I wouldn't really compare one guy making a wrongheaded decision that results in his demise, to the intentional slaughter of thousands. That's like comparing the Holocaust to any winner of the Darwin Awards. The Holocaust is not funny, but The Darwin Awards are. Yakity Sax is always funny(it's my ringtone). Having said that, I had a chuckle at the video. Further background about this is that he was originally supposed to throw a dummy over the edge, which is what they were there to tape. He decided to try it himself out of a sense of bravado, and confidence, misplaced it turns out.
I agree about the sound, it would have given it some extra oomph. Cool concept though. If you like this sort of game, I would recommend Mouse1.0
which is also a cursor based game I don't think has been posted yet.
I guess I don't understand the argument. Are you totally against these type of opinion pieces? Because 99.99 aren't going to have footnotes, and never will.
That doesn't mean they aren't factual, it just is.
He's slightly less rabid and nonsensical than Ann Coultier, but thats like saying migraine is better than a boil on your ass. They're both to be avoided, period.
"I totally agree. I guess what i'm saying is I'd rather read someone else's article..."
Fair enough. I'm not saying a longer story is a better story, but it does give room for greater detail which is nice. I guess what I was trying to say is they both have their place, and I'm not prejudiced against either. I take em as they come. Most of the great articles of any year are multi-part, like the last one I linked, which I believe should win a Pulizer.
"It gives the anti-war crowd a nice adrenaline rush of righteous indignation"
It's a list of facts. If you're too lazy to find that out yourself, don't whine about it. It's embarrassing.
"All this article really does is provide a liberal complement to Rush Limbaugh"
I love this argument. Keep telling yourself that.
Rush Limbaugh: On corporate layoffs: "Why is it that whenever a corporation fires workers, it's never speculated that the workers might have deserved it?"
Speculating as to how a Mexican won the New York marathon: "An immigration agent chased him for the last 10 miles."
On Race: "Why should Blacks be heard? They're 12% of the population. Who the hell cares." -Rush Limbaugh
Yeah, he sounds JUST like someone who's sad about the dead in Iraq, on our side and theirs. You're wrong, but thanks for playing! Idiot.
"I recognize that some long stories are worth reading. Many are not."
That's an odd statement. Many tall people are nice. Many are not. Hm.
I don't think it's the responsibility of every journalist/pundit to outline exactly what they should do to fix the problems they are describing. Take the beginning paragraph. It's an elegy on the priceless artifacts that were destroyed during the invasion. What would be the solution to that? Build a time machine? Rebuild the relics?
Taking it from a purely journalistic view, I'd rather just hear what the problem is. I wouldn't want to hear editorializing about what should be done, theoretically. In the case of the person simply stating what they've heard(in this case), they have no obligation to do so at all. Why not make up your own mind what should be done?
You can easily cut and paste the quotes in Google to find original source, if you are concerned, Jatayu das.
Example: I heard General Barry McCaffrey say, after returning from an inspection of Iraq: ‘This thing, the wheels are coming off of it.’
Source: http://tinyurl.com/7bbot (Washington Times)
I get annoyed when people say stuff like that. Lack of critical thinking. If you like the article, but are concerned, check it out yourself on Google. Find sources you trust. Reminds me of the Wikipedia thing. Wikipedia is a great resource, but if you don't trust what is there, by all means verify it. Maybe you'll learn something. Seems easy enough to me. Meh.
Hubba Hubba.
I thought that the overreactions of the readers was the funny part(much like the previous snow penis story). I just happened to walk into this den of monkey-love. Hm.
David Cross.
posted by Paranoia Agent 18 years ago
In "Early attempt at flight. Darwin wins."
I wouldn't really compare one guy making a wrongheaded decision that results in his demise, to the intentional slaughter of thousands. That's like comparing the Holocaust to any winner of the Darwin Awards. The Holocaust is not funny, but The Darwin Awards are. Yakity Sax is always funny(it's my ringtone). Having said that, I had a chuckle at the video. Further background about this is that he was originally supposed to throw a dummy over the edge, which is what they were there to tape. He decided to try it himself out of a sense of bravado, and confidence, misplaced it turns out.
posted by Paranoia Agent 18 years ago
Also.
posted by Paranoia Agent 18 years ago
In "Tire Art."
Very cool, nice find.
posted by Paranoia Agent 18 years ago
In "Mouse Wars."
I agree about the sound, it would have given it some extra oomph. Cool concept though. If you like this sort of game, I would recommend Mouse1.0 which is also a cursor based game I don't think has been posted yet.
posted by Paranoia Agent 18 years ago
In "What I heard about Iraq."
I guess I don't understand the argument. Are you totally against these type of opinion pieces? Because 99.99 aren't going to have footnotes, and never will. That doesn't mean they aren't factual, it just is.
posted by Paranoia Agent 18 years ago
He's slightly less rabid and nonsensical than Ann Coultier, but thats like saying migraine is better than a boil on your ass. They're both to be avoided, period.
posted by Paranoia Agent 18 years ago
*walks the plank* Got a little carried away.
posted by Paranoia Agent 18 years ago
"I totally agree. I guess what i'm saying is I'd rather read someone else's article..." Fair enough. I'm not saying a longer story is a better story, but it does give room for greater detail which is nice. I guess what I was trying to say is they both have their place, and I'm not prejudiced against either. I take em as they come. Most of the great articles of any year are multi-part, like the last one I linked, which I believe should win a Pulizer. "It gives the anti-war crowd a nice adrenaline rush of righteous indignation" It's a list of facts. If you're too lazy to find that out yourself, don't whine about it. It's embarrassing. "All this article really does is provide a liberal complement to Rush Limbaugh" I love this argument. Keep telling yourself that. Rush Limbaugh: On corporate layoffs: "Why is it that whenever a corporation fires workers, it's never speculated that the workers might have deserved it?" Speculating as to how a Mexican won the New York marathon: "An immigration agent chased him for the last 10 miles." On Race: "Why should Blacks be heard? They're 12% of the population. Who the hell cares." -Rush Limbaugh Yeah, he sounds JUST like someone who's sad about the dead in Iraq, on our side and theirs. You're wrong, but thanks for playing! Idiot.
posted by Paranoia Agent 18 years ago
"I recognize that some long stories are worth reading. Many are not." That's an odd statement. Many tall people are nice. Many are not. Hm. I don't think it's the responsibility of every journalist/pundit to outline exactly what they should do to fix the problems they are describing. Take the beginning paragraph. It's an elegy on the priceless artifacts that were destroyed during the invasion. What would be the solution to that? Build a time machine? Rebuild the relics? Taking it from a purely journalistic view, I'd rather just hear what the problem is. I wouldn't want to hear editorializing about what should be done, theoretically. In the case of the person simply stating what they've heard(in this case), they have no obligation to do so at all. Why not make up your own mind what should be done?
posted by Paranoia Agent 18 years ago
"I heard that a short article is better than a long article." I hope you are joking.
posted by Paranoia Agent 18 years ago
You can easily cut and paste the quotes in Google to find original source, if you are concerned, Jatayu das. Example: I heard General Barry McCaffrey say, after returning from an inspection of Iraq: ‘This thing, the wheels are coming off of it.’ Source: http://tinyurl.com/7bbot (Washington Times) I get annoyed when people say stuff like that. Lack of critical thinking. If you like the article, but are concerned, check it out yourself on Google. Find sources you trust. Reminds me of the Wikipedia thing. Wikipedia is a great resource, but if you don't trust what is there, by all means verify it. Maybe you'll learn something. Seems easy enough to me. Meh.
posted by Paranoia Agent 18 years ago
In "TBS"
Those are some pretty harsh reviews though, I'm surprised. They didn't just dislike it, they totally hated it. Which I don't get. Classic!
posted by Paranoia Agent 18 years ago
In "Looking for Santa?"
Well, considering how fast he can be, they need all the help they can get.
posted by Paranoia Agent 18 years ago
In "Monsterpiece Theatre!"
No bones about it, someone has a skeleton in there closet.
posted by Paranoia Agent 18 years ago
Sounds like someone had a bone to pick with him.
posted by Paranoia Agent 18 years ago
In "A kiss is just a kiss..."
On further examination, I believe it's a carrot. It's filthy minded morning newpaper readers who think it's a tongue.
posted by Paranoia Agent 18 years ago
posted by Paranoia Agent 18 years ago
Hey, this post is for the ladies, don't be sexist. They can't help but be aroused.
posted by Paranoia Agent 18 years ago
What's weird is I could have posted this recent story as well: A man who behaves like a monkey in Orissa .:. Someone should, and complete the trifecta.
posted by Paranoia Agent 18 years ago
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