At a National Organization for Marriage (NOM) tour stop on July 18, 2010, a Pentecostal pastor goes into a phony hate trance and “speaks in tongues” against gay marriage.
(Hat tip: Dangerous Minds.)
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Mad Prophet Ludwig Mon, Jul 19, 2010 7:56:42pm |
Speaking in tongues never happens in a synagogue. If it did, the rabbi would stop services and three doctors would get up to stop the seizure. When they discovered nothing physical wrong, they would get the two psychiatrists in the congregation on the case.
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jamesfirecat Mon, Jul 19, 2010 7:57:06pm |
So that's speaking in tongues? Seems to make about as much sense as the normal tripe these people spout.
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Benghazzy Ben Ross Mon, Jul 19, 2010 7:58:30pm |
Anyone else notice he's wearing a brown shirt?
/
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Dante41 Mon, Jul 19, 2010 7:59:32pm |
Weeelll, he's been infused with the spirit of a demon. Someone inform the Inquisition.
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jordash1212 Mon, Jul 19, 2010 7:59:40pm |
re: #4 JasonA
I'm sure Glenn Beck did, but it doesn't fit his politics lunacy.
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Cannadian Club Akbar Mon, Jul 19, 2010 7:59:50pm |
LALALALALALALALALALALA.
/That would be me ordering a beer in tongues.
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Slumbering Behemoth Stinks Mon, Jul 19, 2010 8:00:44pm |
Christian Pastor Speaks in Tongues Against Gay MarriageAt a National Organization for Marriage (NOM)...
nom nom nom... The jokes write themselves...
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reine.de.tout Mon, Jul 19, 2010 8:00:45pm |
Even icky Catholics in the US stopped speaking in tongues and started using English a looong time ago.
OK, I am so going to hell for that.
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theheat Mon, Jul 19, 2010 8:02:14pm |
The Sarah Palin clone I know - also a Pentecostal. Also speaks in tongues from time to time, whenever life gets too rowdy to address in her regular made-up words folksy-speak. Also hates on the gays, fossils, the weather channel, birth control pills, or anything else plotting against her and her godly coalition. I've seen all this kinda shit. It's like reruns. Crazy on a loop.
Where's the gd snakes?
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freetoken Mon, Jul 19, 2010 8:02:25pm |
Ooohhh... glossolalia... proof that not only does God hate teh ghey but God also disapproves of English!
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Cannadian Club Akbar Mon, Jul 19, 2010 8:03:40pm |
re: #11 freetoken
Ooohhh... glossolalia... proof that not only does God hate teh ghey but God also disapproves of English!
That's why I speak American.
/
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Slumbering Behemoth Stinks Mon, Jul 19, 2010 8:04:14pm |
re: #9 reine.de.tout
Aw, you're not icky Reine. Not the least little bit.
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Interesting Times in Benghazi Mon, Jul 19, 2010 8:04:55pm |
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Killgore Trout Mon, Jul 19, 2010 8:05:41pm |
"I take authority over you in Jesus' name"
Words you never want to hear.
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Cannadian Club Akbar Mon, Jul 19, 2010 8:05:48pm |
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reine.de.tout Mon, Jul 19, 2010 8:06:28pm |
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Mad Prophet Ludwig Mon, Jul 19, 2010 8:06:44pm |
re: #15 Killgore Trout
"I take authority over you in Jesus' name"
Words you never want to hear.
Is it just me, or does that sound incredibly kinky?
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Killgore Trout Mon, Jul 19, 2010 8:07:33pm |
re: #18 LudwigVanQuixote
Is it just me, or does that sound incredibly kinky?
I suspect there'd be a gimp suit involved.
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Stanghazi Mon, Jul 19, 2010 8:07:36pm |
I'm drawn back to the end scene of De Niro in Cape Fear.
Go to 1:11 - it's exactly the same.
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Benghazzy Ben Ross Mon, Jul 19, 2010 8:07:40pm |
re: #18 LudwigVanQuixote
Is it just me, or does that sound incredibly kinky?
Like "sharing the Gospel?"
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reine.de.tout Mon, Jul 19, 2010 8:07:45pm |
re: #18 LudwigVanQuixote
Is it just me, or does that sound incredibly kinky?
It sounds like he thinks he's God.
Not exactly my idea of how things run . . .
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The Shadow Do Mon, Jul 19, 2010 8:07:47pm |
Ok, I speak tongueeze and this was not my take away at all. He actually enjoys that same sex stuff, at least that is what I heard.
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jamesfirecat Mon, Jul 19, 2010 8:07:51pm |
re: #5 Dante41
Weeelll, he's been infused with the spirit of a demon. Someone inform the Inquisition.
KILL IT! KILL IT WITH FIRE!
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Mad Prophet Ludwig Mon, Jul 19, 2010 8:07:54pm |
re: #9 reine.de.tout
Even icky Catholics in the US stopped speaking in tongues and started using English a looong time ago.
OK, I am so going to hell for that.
No you are not. Trust the original book on this, G-d loves all good people. You are good people.
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Mad Prophet Ludwig Mon, Jul 19, 2010 8:08:46pm |
re: #22 reine.de.tout
It sounds like he thinks he's God.
Not exactly my idea of how things run . . .
Or mine. Have you ever heard of the laws of Avodah Zara? They would apply here. Of course the penalty is a little steep.
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Slumbering Behemoth Stinks Mon, Jul 19, 2010 8:09:39pm |
re: #17 reine.de.tout
{{SB}}
Notice I didn't say anything about you going to Hell, though. ;)
{{RDT}}
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Jetpilot1101 Mon, Jul 19, 2010 8:09:45pm |
I've often wondered why some Christians find it necessary to yell on street corners or speak publicly in tongues when trying to evangelize others or counter someone else's viewpoint. I've always been taught to live my faith out through my life in a way that makes others want to know what makes me tick and why I'm the person I am. I believe Jesus spoke specifically to a group of religious leaders who prayed in public and wanted everyone to see how holy they were; His response: they already have their reward. The person who spends hours on their knees in the privacy of their own home genuinely believing that a higher power can help out this world is far more effective than a preacher strutting across a plaza. Christianity isn't about you, in it's true form it is designed to be others centered and anything that would turn the attention to you is a perversion of what Jesus taught. I'm not sure who this man is but I challenge him to reexamine his Bible and maybe read how instead of condemning those with whom he disagreed, Jesus would have gone over to them and invited them to dinner. It's easy to hate, it's much harder to genuinely love and serve.
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Dante41 Mon, Jul 19, 2010 8:09:47pm |
re: #9 reine.de.tout
Even icky Catholics in the US stopped speaking in tongues and started using English a looong time ago.
OK, I am so going to hell for that.
Wait, if they've stopped speaking in tongues, how do they talk? Do they use voice-boxes?
Or maybe a synthesizer like a robot, or a computer even...
OH MY GOD, THE CATHOLIC CHURCH IS REALLY A FRONT FOR SKYNET! I MUST ALERT GLENN BECK!
///
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Vicious Babushka Mon, Jul 19, 2010 8:10:38pm |
re: #1 LudwigVanQuixote
Speaking in tongues never happens in a synagogue. If it did, the rabbi would stop services and three doctors would get up to stop the seizure. When they discovered nothing physical wrong, they would get the two psychiatrists in the congregation on the case.
Although, from the way some people davven, I can understand where they might have gotten the idea.
/
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Dark_Falcon Mon, Jul 19, 2010 8:10:47pm |
re: #19 Killgore Trout
I suspect there'd be a gimp suit involved.
No, that has to wait till Floral Giraffe gets back.
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Cannadian Club Akbar Mon, Jul 19, 2010 8:10:53pm |
re: #29 Dante41
Wait, if they've stopped speaking in tongues, how do they talk? Do they use voice-boxes?
Or maybe a synthesizer like a robot, or a computer even...
OH MY GOD, THE CATHOLIC CHURCH IS REALLY A FRONT FOR SKYNET! I MUST ALERT GLENN BECK!
///
Think Steven Hawking.
/
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Killgore Trout Mon, Jul 19, 2010 8:11:12pm |
re: #9 reine.de.tout
Even icky Catholics in the US stopped speaking in tongues and started using English a looong time ago.
OK, I am so going to hell for that.
I'm an atheist but I love a full Latin mass. I like the gibberish but nobody does it in my area. We still have a church that has one of those giant smoking doohickeys that they swing out over the audience. I'm surprised the Fire Dept. hasn't shut that down.
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reine.de.tout Mon, Jul 19, 2010 8:12:19pm |
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Decatur Deb Mon, Jul 19, 2010 8:12:41pm |
re: #9 reine.de.tout
Even icky Catholics in the US stopped speaking in tongues and started using English a looong time ago.
OK, I am so going to hell for that.
Vade post me Satana.
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reine.de.tout Mon, Jul 19, 2010 8:13:11pm |
re: #33 Killgore Trout
I'm an atheist but I love a full Latin mass. I like the gibberish but nobody does it in my area. We still have a church that has one of those giant smoking doohickeys that they swing out over the audience. I'm surprised the Fire Dept. hasn't shut that down.
I actually like the occasional Mass in Latin as well. It's what I basically grew up with.
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Slumbering Behemoth Stinks Mon, Jul 19, 2010 8:13:35pm |
re: #28 Jetpilot1101
These types don't want to evangelize others. They hate you, and they want you to hate them back.
("You" in this case being a generalization, and not you specifically.)
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Dancing along the light of day Mon, Jul 19, 2010 8:14:18pm |
re: #19 Killgore Trout
I suspect there'd be a gimp suit involved.
OK, I had to google that.
Pass the brain bleach?
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Cannadian Club Akbar Mon, Jul 19, 2010 8:14:30pm |
The last time I attended a church service was December 24, 1998.
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Interesting Times in Benghazi Mon, Jul 19, 2010 8:15:03pm |
re: #18 LudwigVanQuixote
Is it just me, or does that sound incredibly kinky?
There actually are "Christian BDSM" groups. I still remember the freakiest, creepiest thing I read on a message board for one of them. I'm not sure I can describe it here...
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Eclectic Infidel Mon, Jul 19, 2010 8:15:34pm |
re: #9 reine.de.tout
Even icky Catholics in the US stopped speaking in tongues and started using English a looong time ago.
OK, I am so going to hell for that.
Yes, and straight to Hell at that. The RCC eliminated Purgatory not too long ago.
Say hi to Ghandi for me.
/
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Ayeless in Ghazi Mon, Jul 19, 2010 8:16:48pm |
Is it just me or is it literally screaming out of him?
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Eclectic Infidel Mon, Jul 19, 2010 8:16:58pm |
re: #40 publicityStunted
There actually are "Christian BDSM" groups. I still remember the freakiest, creepiest thing I read on a message board for one of them. I'm not sure I can describe it here...
That's normal for the SF Bay Area. I even know polyamorous Christians. :)
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reine.de.tout Mon, Jul 19, 2010 8:17:14pm |
re: #41 eclectic infidel
Yes, and straight to Hell at that. The RCC eliminated Purgatory not too long ago.
Say hi to Ghandi for me.
/
hm.
I thought it was "Limbo" that was eliminated.
Now a parent's intention to baptize a baby serves the purpose if the baby dies before the actual baptism takes place.
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Gus Mon, Jul 19, 2010 8:17:56pm |
Hey. It's Glenn Beck in two years.
Love that gibberish routine. Works great for creating fake foreign accents in stand up routines. Don Rickles is still the master.
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Dark_Falcon Mon, Jul 19, 2010 8:18:12pm |
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reine.de.tout Mon, Jul 19, 2010 8:18:13pm |
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ShaunP Mon, Jul 19, 2010 8:18:21pm |
re: #44 reine.de.tout
hm.
I thought it was "Limbo" that was eliminated.
Now a parent's intention to baptize a baby serves the purpose if the baby dies before the actual baptism takes place.
Amazing how the basic tenets of a religion can just *poof* change...
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jamesfirecat Mon, Jul 19, 2010 8:18:39pm |
re: #43 eclectic infidel
That's normal for the SF Bay Area. I even know polyamorous Christians. :)
Well just keep in mind, if you're a good hard worker you'll get to marry both Leia and Rachel... I think that was their names at least....
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webevintage Mon, Jul 19, 2010 8:18:56pm |
re: #36 reine.de.tout
I actually like the occasional Mass in Latin as well. It's what I basically grew up with.
Me too.
I can't watch the video so I don't know but is someone translating for him?
Because true, holy spirit inspired "speaking in tongues" only happens if there is someone who can translate.
and normally there is no translator around....just people acting crazy.
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Daniel Ballard Mon, Jul 19, 2010 8:19:17pm |
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Walter L. Newton Mon, Jul 19, 2010 8:19:56pm |
re: #28 Jetpilot1101
I've often wondered why some Christians find it necessary to yell on street corners or speak publicly in tongues when trying to evangelize others or counter someone else's viewpoint. I've always been taught to live my faith out through my life in a way that makes others want to know what makes me tick and why I'm the person I am. I believe Jesus spoke specifically to a group of religious leaders who prayed in public and wanted everyone to see how holy they were; His response: they already have their reward. The person who spends hours on their knees in the privacy of their own home genuinely believing that a higher power can help out this world is far more effective than a preacher strutting across a plaza. Christianity isn't about you, in it's true form it is designed to be others centered and anything that would turn the attention to you is a perversion of what Jesus taught. I'm not sure who this man is but I challenge him to reexamine his Bible and maybe read how instead of condemning those with whom he disagreed, Jesus would have gone over to them and invited them to dinner. It's easy to hate, it's much harder to genuinely love and serve.
Yes, but at the same time if you read through the Book Of Acts, there were multiple occasions of very public discourse, prayers, exaltations, and the original incidents of speaking in tongues (which in the Greek, simply means other recognizable languages)... it wasn't until about 400 C.E that we start getting some indication that there was some speaking in unknown languages.
The church was a evangelical outfit from the start, and public displays of religiosity were common place.
It seems public preaching was extremely effective in starting what we now know as the Christian church... no matter what Jesus said.
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reine.de.tout Mon, Jul 19, 2010 8:20:13pm |
re: #51 webevintage
Me too.
I can't watch the video so I don't know but is someone translating for him?
Because true, holy spirit inspired "speaking in tongues" only happens if there is someone who can translate.
and normally there is no translator around...just people acting crazy.
That opens up all sorts of possibilities, if a person were of a mind to instigate something. One could simply pretend to be the translator, and say whatever they wanted to - the possibilities are endless!
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The Shadow Do Mon, Jul 19, 2010 8:20:53pm |
"yakity yakity yakity prince of darkness yakity yak powers of hell yakity yakity yak yak spirit of darkness yak yak yak take authority yakity yakity yakity behind you oooooh Jesus!"
Cat's into chaps, leather bars and poppers. And tongues!
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Spare O'Lake Mon, Jul 19, 2010 8:22:18pm |
Did this guy learn "tongues" in high school as a second language?
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Gus Mon, Jul 19, 2010 8:22:21pm |
Triak katimabla torak a timba katimbla, gay agenda, rio tyak a ta timbulu ka rani toka, sodomy...
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Dante41 Mon, Jul 19, 2010 8:23:11pm |
re: #46 Rightwingconspirator
Weirdest Thread EVAH!
You've obviously never seen the Ballsack Conundrum thread, then.
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Slumbering Behemoth Stinks Mon, Jul 19, 2010 8:24:05pm |
re: #46 Rightwingconspirator
Weirdest Thread EVAH!
It's about to get a whole lot weirder...
...enjoy.
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Walter L. Newton Mon, Jul 19, 2010 8:24:16pm |
re: #54 reine.de.tout
That opens up all sorts of possibilities, if a person were of a mind to instigate something. One could simply pretend to be the translator, and say whatever they wanted to - the possibilities are endless!
Well of course they are. In general, at a charismatic service, there are "issues" that are known by the congregation, items on their prayers lists, things they are praying for or wondering about. So, we the "mood" strikes someone, and they begin to babble in tongues, someone who "translates" usually relates the translation to something of known interest to the congregation. It's sort of self-fulfilling in the least.
Also, if there is no translation forthcoming, it's practice to back off from any more tongues, as the belief is the translation comes from the Holy Spirit, and if no one feels a need to translate, then the tongue may be from demonic sources, or at least not sincere enough for the congregation to tackle.
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Slumbering Behemoth Stinks Mon, Jul 19, 2010 8:25:05pm |
re: #54 reine.de.tout
That opens up all sorts of possibilities, if a person were of a mind to instigate something. One could simply pretend to be the translator, and say whatever they wanted to - the possibilities are endless!
Uh oh, hotdog.
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Cannadian Club Akbar Mon, Jul 19, 2010 8:26:01pm |
re: #59 Dante41
You've obviously never seen the Ballsack Conundrum thread, then.
Best LGF threads IMO:
PETA sends President Obama a fly catcher.
The Douche Thread.
Heh.
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Jetpilot1101 Mon, Jul 19, 2010 8:26:29pm |
re: #53 Walter L. Newton
Yes, but at the same time if you read through the Book Of Acts, there were multiple occasions of very public discourse, prayers, exaltations, and the original incidents of speaking in tongues (which in the Greek, simply means other recognizable languages)... it wasn't until about 400 C.E that we start getting some indication that there was some speaking in unknown languages.
The church was a evangelical outfit from the start, and public displays of religiosity were common place.
It seems public preaching was extremely effective in starting what we now know as the Christian church... no matter what Jesus said.
I certainly do not disagree with you. Public preaching was very instrumental in starting the early Christian church. However, in this current age, I think much of the "street preaching" is not done to evangelize but to garner attention. I can tell you about my faith if you are open to hearing about it but I'll do tht in a private setting. Yelling at you and saying you are going to hell unless you listen to me is only going to close your ears and accomplish nothing.
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reine.de.tout Mon, Jul 19, 2010 8:26:55pm |
re: #61 Walter L. Newton
Well of course they are. In general, at a charismatic service, there are "issues" that are known by the congregation, items on their prayers lists, things they are praying for or wondering about. So, we the "mood" strikes someone, and they begin to babble in tongues, someone who "translates" usually relates the translation to something of known interest to the congregation. It's sort of self-fulfilling in the least.
Also, if there is no translation forthcoming, it's practice to back off from any more tongues, as the belief is the translation comes from the Holy Spirit, and if no one feels a need to translate, then the tongue may be from demonic sources, or at least not sincere enough for the congregation to tackle.
Walter, for real?
That is just so outside of any experience I've ever had.
In college, a young man I was dating asked me to go to a prayer meeting with him, and so I did, I was madly in love.
At some point, at the very beginning, not everyone had even gotten there yet, it started, with the speaking in tongues, and waving of hands etc. It scared the ever-lovin' daylights out of me, and I left (and also fell OUT of love pretty quickly).
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reine.de.tout Mon, Jul 19, 2010 8:29:43pm |
re: #66 Floral Giraffe
LOL!
*waves*
Hey Flo!
*waves back*
I meant to say hi first, just a minute ago, and got distracted . . . .
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Walter L. Newton Mon, Jul 19, 2010 8:30:14pm |
re: #64 Jetpilot1101
I certainly do not disagree with you. Public preaching was very instrumental in starting the early Christian church. However, in this current age, I think much of the "street preaching" is not done to evangelize but to garner attention. I can tell you about my faith if you are open to hearing about it but I'll do tht in a private setting. Yelling at you and saying you are going to hell unless you listen to me is only going to close your ears and accomplish nothing.
I was simply pointing out that the church did not start out as a quiet affair, and even though it has gone through a number of phases, some a little more resigned than others, in general, there has always been a large public evangelical outreach in the church.
I'm only passing on historical fact, I'm not making judgement whether religion should or should not be practiced in any certain way... I don't care, I'm a comfortable atheist.
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Dante41 Mon, Jul 19, 2010 8:30:25pm |
re: #63 Cannadian Club Akbar
Best LGF threads IMO:
PETA sends President Obama a fly catcher.
The Douche Thread.
Heh.
It was actually a Fark thread. A dude was sitting on a slatted wooden chair not wearing any pants and got... stuck, and was asking for advice on how to extract himself. It went on for like 2300 posts before he managed to get free. It was just plain epic.
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Cannadian Club Akbar Mon, Jul 19, 2010 8:30:27pm |
re: #67 reine.de.tout
Hey Flo!
*waves back*
I meant to say hi first, just a minute ago, and got distracted . . .
Something shiny?
/
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RadicalModerate Mon, Jul 19, 2010 8:30:50pm |
re: #59 Dante41
You've obviously never seen the Ballsack Conundrum thread, then.
I'm stuck to my chair. I'm so very scared. Help.
Remember it quite well.
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Walter L. Newton Mon, Jul 19, 2010 8:30:59pm |
re: #65 reine.de.tout
Walter, for real?
That is just so outside of any experience I've ever had.
In college, a young man I was dating asked me to go to a prayer meeting with him, and so I did, I was madly in love.
At some point, at the very beginning, not everyone had even gotten there yet, it started, with the speaking in tongues, and waving of hands etc. It scared the ever-lovin' daylights out of me, and I left (and also fell OUT of love pretty quickly).
What I gave you was the basics... yes.
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Cannadian Club Akbar Mon, Jul 19, 2010 8:32:01pm |
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Daniel Ballard Mon, Jul 19, 2010 8:32:12pm |
re: #59 Dante41
You've obviously never seen the Ballsack Conundrum thread, then.
Correct. I may regret this but ... Link?
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reine.de.tout Mon, Jul 19, 2010 8:32:57pm |
re: #69 Dante41
It was actually a Fark thread. A dude was sitting on a slatted wooden chair not wearing any pants and got... stuck, and was asking for advice on how to extract himself. It went on for like 2300 posts before he managed to get free. It was just plain epic.
He posted a photo, apparently.
It was gone by the time I got over there to look.
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webevintage Mon, Jul 19, 2010 8:33:20pm |
re: #71 RadicalModerate
I'm stuck to my chair. I'm so very scared. Help.
Remember it quite well.
good times....
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Cannadian Club Akbar Mon, Jul 19, 2010 8:34:17pm |
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WINDUPBIRD DISEASE [S.K.U.M.M.] Mon, Jul 19, 2010 8:35:35pm |
oh Fred Phelps, you really want to picket nerds?
This should be a hoot
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Dancing along the light of day Mon, Jul 19, 2010 8:35:37pm |
re: #77 Cannadian Club Akbar
And the problem with that, is?
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Walter L. Newton Mon, Jul 19, 2010 8:37:03pm |
re: #65 reine.de.tout
Walter, for real?
That is just so outside of any experience I've ever had.
In college, a young man I was dating asked me to go to a prayer meeting with him, and so I did, I was madly in love.
At some point, at the very beginning, not everyone had even gotten there yet, it started, with the speaking in tongues, and waving of hands etc. It scared the ever-lovin' daylights out of me, and I left (and also fell OUT of love pretty quickly).
And that's why, basically, it's self policing. There are a number of types of messages that arise from tongues... prophetic, answers to prayers, instructional... so, if someone gets up, offers a translation claiming some sort of prophetic message, the congregation will be sensitive to whether that prophecy comes to be. If it isn't, they will not give the same weight to the same person claiming a prophetic translation.
But of course, groups dynamics are a strong aphrodisiac, and there have been cases of members of congregations manipulating each other with tongues and other gifts of the spirit.
Like anything, it can be misused, and it is at times.
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Cannadian Club Akbar Mon, Jul 19, 2010 8:37:06pm |
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Dancing along the light of day Mon, Jul 19, 2010 8:38:05pm |
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Dante41 Mon, Jul 19, 2010 8:38:17pm |
re: #74 Rightwingconspirator
Correct. I may regret this but ... Link?
Look up. And I was wrong, it only went for 1400. But it was still glorious.
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Daniel Ballard Mon, Jul 19, 2010 8:38:44pm |
re: #84 Dante41
Okay will do. Always up for blog lore...
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Cannadian Club Akbar Mon, Jul 19, 2010 8:38:59pm |
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Dancing along the light of day Mon, Jul 19, 2010 8:39:15pm |
re: #85 Rightwingconspirator
#71, if that helps.
*waves*
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webevintage Mon, Jul 19, 2010 8:40:06pm |
re: #78 WindUpBird
oh Fred Phelps, you really want to picket nerds?
This should be a hoot
My fingers are crossed.
I expect some great counter protest signs and all around Phelps family mocking.
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researchok Mon, Jul 19, 2010 8:40:53pm |
The vast majority of religious practitioners in the United States are far more mainstream than the street corner preachers. They are not loud, boisterous or 'in your face'.
In fact, they not only mainstream practice but in belief as well.
Let's not paint all believers with the same broad stroke.
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Charles Johnson Mon, Jul 19, 2010 8:41:09pm |
This kind of "speaking in tongues" is completely, 100% phony. People who do it are not in a real trance at all, they're acting, consciously, and they know it.
This is the worst kind of bullshit people pull on each other -- acting crazy to try to convince someone else that they're in direct touch with God. In my opinion, it's a despicable manipulation, by con men.
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jamesfirecat Mon, Jul 19, 2010 8:41:14pm |
re: #78 WindUpBird
oh Fred Phelps, you really want to picket nerds?
This should be a hoot
Damn it, haven't we nerds already suffered enough?
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Dark_Falcon Mon, Jul 19, 2010 8:41:19pm |
And since Jimmah is here, I can move on to our D&D/LGF crossover Adventure. I saw Wizards of the Coast's new version of The Tomb of Horrors on sale on Saturday and took a look at it. This link will tell you more. So in their honor, I take you all know to the Tomb of Dead Political Gods.
Having arrived in a great hall full of columns, your party is drawn to a broken CRT monitor and a old keyboard. These are flanked by two screens. These initally show people blogging and contentedly surfing the net, under the watchful eye of a noble figure who wears a silver robe.
Internet Lore Check of 20: The figure is the Net God MOD, a god of civility and fairness who slew many great Net Demons and nearly tamed IdiotPundit before being slain by Dorkus. This is his shrine
As the players get within 10 feet of the screens, their images change, now showing people plagued by trolls. MOD is shown using his club to thump IdiotPundit into line even as a huge, fat demon prepares to staab him from behind.
Let me know if I should continue.
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Walter L. Newton Mon, Jul 19, 2010 8:41:50pm |
re: #88 webevintage
My fingers are crossed.
I expect some great counter protest signs and all around Phelps family mocking.
I'm not sure if any of Phelps group can go up against Light Sabers, pointed ears and Furries. It's going to be a massacre.
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Dante41 Mon, Jul 19, 2010 8:41:59pm |
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WINDUPBIRD DISEASE [S.K.U.M.M.] Mon, Jul 19, 2010 8:42:39pm |
re: #91 jamesfirecat
Damn it, haven't we nerds already suffered enough?
it'll be interesting to see who irritates who more :D
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Daniel Ballard Mon, Jul 19, 2010 8:42:54pm |
re: #87 Floral Giraffe
Hi how are ya this fine evening?
I was running about here for a bit. Herding the cats actually.
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Dante41 Mon, Jul 19, 2010 8:43:22pm |
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WINDUPBIRD DISEASE [S.K.U.M.M.] Mon, Jul 19, 2010 8:43:35pm |
re: #93 Walter L. Newton
I'm not sure if any of Phelps group can go up against Light Sabers, pointed ears and Furries. It's going to be a massacre.
don't forget twee anime otaku girls with hello kitty backbacks who blow bubbles and sport fairy wings
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Dark_Falcon Mon, Jul 19, 2010 8:43:43pm |
re: #78 WindUpBird
oh Fred Phelps, you really want to picket nerds?
This should be a hoot
I really hope he does it. Just wait till you and your fellow furries show up. I bet that you'll have Phelps Clan heads exploding within 5 minutes.
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jamesfirecat Mon, Jul 19, 2010 8:43:48pm |
re: #92 Dark_Falcon
And since Jimmah is here, I can move on to our D&D/LGF crossover Adventure. I saw Wizards of the Coast's new version of The Tomb of Horrors on sale on Saturday and took a look at it. This link will tell you more. So in their honor, I take you all know to the Tomb of Dead Political Gods.
Having arrived in a great hall full of columns, your party is drawn to a broken CRT monitor and a old keyboard. These are flanked by two screens. These initally show people blogging and contentedly surfing the net, under the watchful eye of a noble figure who wears a silver robe.
Internet Lore Check of 20: The figure is the Net God MOD, a god of civility and fairness who slew many great Net Demons and nearly tamed IdiotPundit before being slain by Dorkus. This is his shrine
As the players get within 10 feet of the screens, their images change, now showing people plagued by trolls. MOD is shown using his club to thump IdiotPundit into line even as a huge, fat demon prepares to staab him from behind.
Let me know if I should continue.
What? You're not going to use my idea of the evil god Sokpupate?
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Nimed Mon, Jul 19, 2010 8:43:49pm |
I bind the spirits of darkness. I take over the principalities of the powers of Hell.
Who the hell does this guy think he is? I don't know how Hell is run, but I'm pretty sure it can't be this easy to just take over the place. I imagine one would have to climb some sort of corporate ladder. The good Pastor will surely be making copies and fetching coffees for a long time before he gets any real responsibility.
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Cannadian Club Akbar Mon, Jul 19, 2010 8:44:02pm |
re: #96 Rightwingconspirator
Hi how are ya this fine evening?
I was running about here for a bit. Herding the cats actually.
Cat herding.
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WINDUPBIRD DISEASE [S.K.U.M.M.] Mon, Jul 19, 2010 8:44:21pm |
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WINDUPBIRD DISEASE [S.K.U.M.M.] Mon, Jul 19, 2010 8:44:57pm |
re: #99 Dark_Falcon
I really hope he does it. Just wait till you and your fellow furries show up. I bet that you'll have Phelps Clan heads exploding within 5 minutes.
I don't do Comic-con! But my peeps will be there :D
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jamesfirecat Mon, Jul 19, 2010 8:45:03pm |
re: #102 Cannadian Club Akbar
Cat herding.
[Video]
Dear god I love that add.
I think it was only on like once during the Super Bowl, but it is really, really good!
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Cannadian Club Akbar Mon, Jul 19, 2010 8:45:50pm |
re: #105 jamesfirecat
Dear god I love that add.
I think it was only on like once during the Super Bowl, but it is really, really good!
was on during the Super Bowl. Not sure about after.
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Walter L. Newton Mon, Jul 19, 2010 8:46:01pm |
re: #90 Charles
This kind of "speaking in tongues" is completely, 100% phony. People who do it are not in a real trance at all, they're acting, consciously, and they know it.
This is the worst kind of bullshit people pull on each other -- acting crazy to try to convince someone else that they're in direct touch with God. In my opinion, it's a despicable manipulation, by con men.
You are 100 percent correct. And even when you see this happen in a congregation of honest church goers, it's really no different that waking-state hypnotism, it's not a "trance" it's a imaginative role-enactment state, the same as you see accomplished by stage hypnotist in night clubs and fairs.
It is no different than a entertainer who can go through a routine. I know a number of preachers from over the years who can turn this off and on like a faucet. Actually, I can do it myself, if anyone want to call me, I'll speak and translate for you, free of charge.
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Walter L. Newton Mon, Jul 19, 2010 8:47:03pm |
re: #98 WindUpBird
don't forget twee anime otaku girls with hello kitty backbacks who blow bubbles and sport fairy wings
Ok... thanks for the description... so, that's what I saw at the Ren Fair yesterday.
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WINDUPBIRD DISEASE [S.K.U.M.M.] Mon, Jul 19, 2010 8:47:29pm |
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webevintage Mon, Jul 19, 2010 8:48:04pm |
re: #105 jamesfirecat
Dear god I love that add.
I think it was only on like once during the Super Bowl, but it is really, really good!
Me too.
That one and the Vegas ad Chinchilli Day - La Revolution:
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Cannadian Club Akbar Mon, Jul 19, 2010 8:48:14pm |
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Daniel Ballard Mon, Jul 19, 2010 8:49:07pm |
Agreed with Charles #90. I'm as spiritual as anyone in general. But srsly, God and the universe are inexplicable to begin with. What is the point of sending important lessons in inexplicable ways? That's what separates the con men from the Dalai lama. The words may be difficult to accept but they are understandable words none the less. I choose to find the idea of God as a linguistic tease unlikely compared to say some semi charismatic fool taking money from believers.
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WINDUPBIRD DISEASE [S.K.U.M.M.] Mon, Jul 19, 2010 8:49:38pm |
re: #108 Walter L. Newton
Ok... thanks for the description... so, that's what I saw at the Ren Fair yesterday.
haha, they're there! :D What would a ren faire be without fairies?
Though really, ground zero would be Faerieworlds, which is like the ultimate hippie/nerd/ren faire convergence
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Walter L. Newton Mon, Jul 19, 2010 8:49:56pm |
re: #90 Charles
This kind of "speaking in tongues" is completely, 100% phony. People who do it are not in a real trance at all, they're acting, consciously, and they know it.
This is the worst kind of bullshit people pull on each other -- acting crazy to try to convince someone else that they're in direct touch with God. In my opinion, it's a despicable manipulation, by con men.
For a matter of fact, I'll add a coda to what I said above, it's always 100 percent phony, even when being accomplished by very sincere people. Like I said above, it's a waking state role playing activity and nothing more.
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WINDUPBIRD DISEASE [S.K.U.M.M.] Mon, Jul 19, 2010 8:50:06pm |
re: #111 Cannadian Club Akbar
OMG!! Bloom County?
I have everything he's ever done, and I've probably memorized about a quarter of the strips by now, haha
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Dante41 Mon, Jul 19, 2010 8:50:46pm |
re: #99 Dark_Falcon
I really hope he does it. Just wait till you and your fellow furries show up. I bet that you'll have Phelps Clan heads exploding within 5 minutes.
Fred Phelps after protesting Comic Con:
"Can't sleep, heathens will eat me. Can't sleep, heathens will eat me. Can't sleep heathens will eat me."
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Cannadian Club Akbar Mon, Jul 19, 2010 8:51:01pm |
re: #116 WindUpBird
Dude, we are gonna have to party sometime. Woot!!
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WINDUPBIRD DISEASE [S.K.U.M.M.] Mon, Jul 19, 2010 8:51:08pm |
There was actually a bit where Oral Bill(the cat) was speaking in tongues. I'm trying to find it :D
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webevintage Mon, Jul 19, 2010 8:51:26pm |
re: #114 WindUpBird
haha, they're there! :D What would a ren faire be without fairies?
Though really, ground zero would be Faerieworlds, which is like the ultimate hippie/nerd/ren faire convergence
omg
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Dark_Falcon Mon, Jul 19, 2010 8:51:31pm |
re: #97 Dante41
I believe one word can sum up our reaction to that post:
MOAR.
After the players have had 3-5 minutes to look around the screens change again. MOD is now sprawled out dead. As IdiotPundit gets to his feet, Dorkus takes a step back to view his handiwork. Players can see that his dirty jeans have two great rents in their backside, with Dorkus's butt glowing bring red through them. Through one rent can be seen an impression on Dorkus's butt of a man bicycle cleat, while the other has an impression of a lady's heeled shoe. Dorkus turns and catches sight of the players. His eyes go wide with surprise and utter hate. He raises a huge bottle of cheap whiskey, and downs half of it. As he does, Idiotpundit advances toward the front of the image. With Dorkus's shout of "Radical Progressives!!1", the screens explode in a shower of sparks as the demon aspects burst into reality and attack.
[stats to follow]
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Spare O'Lake Mon, Jul 19, 2010 8:51:39pm |
re: #90 Charles
This kind of "speaking in tongues" is completely, 100% phony. People who do it are not in a real trance at all, they're acting, consciously, and they know it.
This is the worst kind of bullshit people pull on each other -- acting crazy to try to convince someone else that they're in direct touch with God. In my opinion, it's a despicable manipulation, by con men.
It's right up there with sceances IMO.
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Walter L. Newton Mon, Jul 19, 2010 8:51:40pm |
re: #114 WindUpBird
haha, they're there! :D What would a ren faire be without fairies?
Though really, ground zero would be Faerieworlds, which is like the ultimate hippie/nerd/ren faire convergence
Looks the the Mud People gathering has grown up!
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WINDUPBIRD DISEASE [S.K.U.M.M.] Mon, Jul 19, 2010 8:51:52pm |
re: #118 Cannadian Club Akbar
Dude, we are gonna have to party sometime. Woot!!
DEATHTONGUE!
"A bird, a rabbit and a cat threw all the furniture out the window?"
"Of course they can talk! They can sing "Pimples from Hell" in four different keys!"
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Slumbering Behemoth Stinks Mon, Jul 19, 2010 8:52:05pm |
re: #89 researchok
Let's not paint all believers with the same broad stroke.
I don't think anyone in this thread has done that, but since you mentioned it I guess I am gonna have to warm up my ACME brand Mega-Tar Brush and start swinging.
/
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Dark_Falcon Mon, Jul 19, 2010 8:52:20pm |
re: #117 Dante41
Fred Phelps after protesting Comic Con:
"Can't sleep, heathens will eat me. Can't sleep, heathens will eat me. Can't sleep heathens will eat me."
LMAO!
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WINDUPBIRD DISEASE [S.K.U.M.M.] Mon, Jul 19, 2010 8:52:43pm |
re: #123 Walter L. Newton
Looks the the Mud People gathering has grown up!
It's like mud people + ravers + pro costumers = Fairieworlds :D
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Dante41 Mon, Jul 19, 2010 8:52:44pm |
re: #116 WindUpBird
I have everything he's ever done, and I've probably memorized about a quarter of the strips by now, haha
SNUGGLEBUNNIES! SNUGGLEBUNNIES! SNUG-
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jamesfirecat Mon, Jul 19, 2010 8:53:18pm |
re: #121 Dark_Falcon
After the players have had 3-5 minutes to look around the screens change again. MOD is now sprawled out dead. As IdiotPundit gets to his feet, Dorkus takes a step back to view his handiwork. Players can see that his dirty jeans have two great rents in their backside, with Dorkus's butt glowing bring red through them. Through one rent can be seen an impression on Dorkus's butt of a man bicycle cleat, while the other has an impression of a lady's heeled shoe. Dorkus turns and catches sight of the players. His eyes go wide with surprise and utter hate. He raises a huge bottle of cheap whiskey, and downs half of it. As he does, Idiotpundit advances toward the front of the image. With Dorkus's shout of "Radical Progressives!!1", the screens explode in a shower of sparks as the demon aspects burst into reality and attack.
[stats to follow]
Just "Radical Progressives" He's being to kind.
Why not "Tranzi-Nazi Progs!"?
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Killgore Trout Mon, Jul 19, 2010 8:53:30pm |
re: #113 Rightwingconspirator
Agreed with Charles #90. I'm as spiritual as anyone in general. But srsly, God and the universe are inexplicable to begin with. What is the point of sending important lessons in inexplicable ways? That's what separates the con men from the Dalai lama. The words may be difficult to accept but they are understandable words none the less. I choose to find the idea of God as a linguistic tease unlikely compared to say some semi charismatic fool taking money from believers.
I'm pretty sure it's an American importation from African religions. I'm not aware of a tradition in European or middle eastern Christianity involving speaking in tongues but it's common in African and Caribbean religions.
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Walter L. Newton Mon, Jul 19, 2010 8:53:31pm |
re: #127 WindUpBird
It's like mud people + ravers + pro costumers = Fairieworlds :D
Is it on the same grounds?
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WINDUPBIRD DISEASE [S.K.U.M.M.] Mon, Jul 19, 2010 8:53:59pm |
re: #117 Dante41
Fred Phelps after protesting Comic Con:
"Can't sleep, heathens will eat me. Can't sleep, heathens will eat me. Can't sleep heathens will eat me."
Phelps after Comic-Con: "Man, that guy who wouldn't shut up about his Spelljammer campaign, what was his problem? I'm going back to protesting the military. it's safer."
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jamesfirecat Mon, Jul 19, 2010 8:54:32pm |
re: #130 Killgore Trout
I'm pretty sure it's an American importation from African religions. I'm not aware of a tradition in European or middle eastern Christianity involving speaking in tongues but it's common in African and Caribbean religions.
///So what you're saying is its all black people's fault?
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WINDUPBIRD DISEASE [S.K.U.M.M.] Mon, Jul 19, 2010 8:54:33pm |
re: #129 jamesfirecat
Just "Radical Progressives" He's being to kind.
Why not "Tranzi-Nazi Progs!"?
The things that come to my mind when I hear Tranzi-Nazi prog are
uh
they're really quite something
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Walter L. Newton Mon, Jul 19, 2010 8:54:38pm |
re: #130 Killgore Trout
I'm pretty sure it's an American importation from African religions. I'm not aware of a tradition in European or middle eastern Christianity involving speaking in tongues but it's common in African and Caribbean religions.
If has some European roots...
Glossolalia
[Link: en.wikipedia.org...]
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Spare O'Lake Mon, Jul 19, 2010 8:54:52pm |
Goowaka fah agulah oooraha moo moo oohanna.
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freetoken Mon, Jul 19, 2010 8:55:04pm |
re: #115 Walter L. Newton
Like I said above, it's a waking state role playing activity and nothing more.
You might be interested in the following blog article that came up in a search:
A recent neuroimaging study (Newberg et al, 2006) was able to catch 5 religious women in the act of glossolalia while a SPECT (single photon emission computed tomography) scan measured the changes in their cerebral blow flow. [...]
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freetoken Mon, Jul 19, 2010 8:56:56pm |
re: #136 Spare O'Lake
BTW, what you just did is banned at the many Salem Communications web sites (owners or Townhall, HotAir, etc.). They have very many self-declared Christian websites and the terms of agreement state one must not have forum entries in "tongues".
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Dante41 Mon, Jul 19, 2010 8:56:59pm |
re: #132 WindUpBird
Phelps after Comic-Con: "Man, that guy who wouldn't shut up about his Spelljammer campaign, what was his problem? I'm going back to protesting the military. it's safer."
Fred Phelps at Comic-Con: "I can't believe that someone sympathetic to our Message would attend such a hive of scum. I believe I will join him for a game later to further solidify his beliefs. I think he mentioned it was called 'FATAL'..."
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Slumbering Behemoth Stinks Mon, Jul 19, 2010 8:57:31pm |
re: #99 Dark_Falcon
I really hope he does it. Just wait till you and your fellow furries show up. I bet that you'll have Phelps Clan heads exploding within 5 minutes.
They have no clue what they're in for. But, then again, this is the Phelps cult we're talking about here. Daddy Phelps has probably seen tons of cos-play porn the likes of which that would make even WUB cry in terror.
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Spare O'Lake Mon, Jul 19, 2010 8:58:29pm |
re: #138 freetoken
BTW, what you just did is banned at the many Salem Communications web sites (owners or Townhall, HotAir, etc.). They have very many self-declared Christian websites and the terms of agreement state one must not have forum entries in "tongues".
Don't you just hate it when bloggers do that?
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Nimed Mon, Jul 19, 2010 8:59:55pm |
re: #138 freetoken
BTW, what you just did is banned at the many Salem Communications web sites (owners or Townhall, HotAir, etc.). They have very many self-declared Christian websites and the terms of agreement state one must not have forum entries in "tongues".
You're joking. Seriously?
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freetoken Mon, Jul 19, 2010 9:00:50pm |
re: #143 Nimed
You're joking. Seriously?
You think I kid?
Salem Web Network prohibits the exercise of prophecy, dream interpretation, "words of knowledge," speaking in tongues and praying for or coaching others in the receipt of speaking in tongues, and various forms of deliverance ministry within the online community. This is not, however, reflective in any way of the views of Salem Web Network or its staff on the legitimacy of such practices in a local church setting.
- No coming into the community and typing in a bunch of non-sense words and claiming to be speaking in tongues. [...]
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pharmmajor Mon, Jul 19, 2010 9:01:57pm |
I believe I've translated what the pastor is saying when he "speaks in tongues". The answer can be found here:
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Walter L. Newton Mon, Jul 19, 2010 9:02:03pm |
re: #137 freetoken
In contrast, speaking in tongues is an involuntary state over which the Charismatic or Pentecostal adherent has no control. The curious thing, however, is how the subjects were able to enter the state on cue:
No kidding... it's interesting, I had a similar debate yesterday on the way back from the Ren Fair about Rick Stratton, a stage hypnotist, and I was bring up the very same thing that brain activity in people who were in a "trance" on stage showed activity in the brain where there is conscience thought and control of ones actions.
I'm not a scientist, but I understand what the implications of all this is, but one of my step critters would not believe that it was anything other than mysterious.
I have both preformed my own stage hyp act, and have worked as a plant, to help other stage hypnotist when they were in town (Dallas to be exact)...
And if anyone wants further info, try the New Encyclopedia of Stage Hypnotism (new, because it's been revised since it was first published in the 1050's)...
[Link: www.amazon.com...]
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Cannadian Club Akbar Mon, Jul 19, 2010 9:02:41pm |
Alright kiddies, gonna hit a Cajun turkey samich, then the sack. Good night my brethren.
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Nimed Mon, Jul 19, 2010 9:02:44pm |
re: #136 Spare O'Lake
Goowaka fah agulah oooraha moo moo oohanna.
Come with me, my good man -- we have decided to throw you a party!
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Walter L. Newton Mon, Jul 19, 2010 9:03:26pm |
re: #148 Cannadian Club Akbar
Alright kiddies, gonna hit a Cajun turkey samich, then the sack. Good night my brethren.
They have Cajun turkey samiches in Canada?
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Killgore Trout Mon, Jul 19, 2010 9:03:41pm |
Koskidz:
A tea partier cites Little Green Footballs, and fun ensues
The comments are interesting.
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Charles Johnson Mon, Jul 19, 2010 9:05:59pm |
The amount of hatred being spewed at the NAACP tonight on Twitter's conservative feeds is just absolutely mind-boggling.
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pharmmajor Mon, Jul 19, 2010 9:06:02pm |
re: #151 Killgore Trout
Koskidz:
A tea partier cites Little Green Footballs, and fun ensues
The comments are interesting.
The Koz freaks are not allies Charles needs, IMO.
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pharmmajor Mon, Jul 19, 2010 9:06:45pm |
re: #152 Charles
The amount of hatred being spewed at the NAACP tonight on Twitter's conservative feeds is just absolutely mind-boggling.
Welcome to Insanity Con 2010. If you want to leave, you've got to fight.
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Dark_Falcon Mon, Jul 19, 2010 9:07:35pm |
re: #129 jamesfirecat
Just "Radical Progressives" He's being to kind.
Why not "Tranzi-Nazi Progs!"?
I wanted to keep it PG-13. Stats for the monsters:
Asspect of Dorkus
Level 24 Giant Dirtbag
Armor: Pure Obtusium Plate, repels all logic and reason.
Weapons
Blade of Hate: Inflicts 3D6 damage (halved by a save).
Staff of Enduring Butthurt: Inflicts 2D6 points of damage and may attack from 2 hexes away. Using this inflicts 2 pain points directly to Dorkus's butt.
Spells
Lesser Stench of Booze (At Will): 3 Hex radius. A powerful stench that stuns players (save ends).
Summon Sockpuppets: 1D4 Sockpuppets appear and attack the characters engaging Dorkus.
Special: If Jimmah, Ludwig, or Reginald Perrin are in the player's party, they may use their unique weapons to shatter the Staff of Enduring Butthurt. Unlike an encounter with the real Dorkus, no new staff appears to replace it. The shattering does still inflict 10 pain points directly to the Asspect of Dorkus's butt.
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Dancing along the light of day Mon, Jul 19, 2010 9:09:31pm |
re: #155 Dark_Falcon
Sniff, no handcuffs?
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Slumbering Behemoth Stinks Mon, Jul 19, 2010 9:10:17pm |
re: #155 Dark_Falcon
Ooh, ooh, do me next. Heh.
That reminds me, I have another party running through Troika's TOEE that I have been neglecting.
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avanti Mon, Jul 19, 2010 9:11:43pm |
re: #151 Killgore Trout
Koskidz:
A tea partier cites Little Green Footballs, and fun ensues
The comments are interesting.
Yep, here's one bridge across the divide from Kos:
"I don't know the past history of LGF but,
Johnson has come out strongly against the racism, sexism and now even anti-Muslim sentiment of the right. He codes his own blog and plays professional jazz. He's clearly in the sane world, most of the time. The one thing that I've seen over there that rings a little wacky is the uncritical Israel talking points. But overall, I'd say he's in the rational camp."
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Mad Prophet Ludwig Mon, Jul 19, 2010 9:14:43pm |
re: #90 Charles
This kind of "speaking in tongues" is completely, 100% phony. People who do it are not in a real trance at all, they're acting, consciously, and they know it.
This is the worst kind of bullshit people pull on each other -- acting crazy to try to convince someone else that they're in direct touch with God. In my opinion, it's a despicable manipulation, by con men.
That would be correct. You would like the penalty for passing oneself off as a false prophet - stoning.
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Mad Prophet Ludwig Mon, Jul 19, 2010 9:15:43pm |
re: #152 Charles
The amount of hatred being spewed at the NAACP tonight on Twitter's conservative feeds is just absolutely mind-boggling.
Well they can't let black people complain about racism directed at black people... That is just uppity.
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Vicious Babushka Mon, Jul 19, 2010 9:16:15pm |
re: #90 Charles
This kind of "speaking in tongues" is completely, 100% phony. People who do it are not in a real trance at all, they're acting, consciously, and they know it.
This is the worst kind of bullshit people pull on each other -- acting crazy to try to convince someone else that they're in direct touch with God. In my opinion, it's a despicable manipulation, by con men.
And it looks really freaking stupid and lame.
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Mad Prophet Ludwig Mon, Jul 19, 2010 9:16:50pm |
re: #30 Alouette
Although, from the way some people davven, I can understand where they might have gotten the idea.
/
Shhhh!
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Daniel Ballard Mon, Jul 19, 2010 9:17:07pm |
re: #69 Dante41
It was actually a Fark thread. A dude was sitting on a slatted wooden chair not wearing any pants and got... stuck, and was asking for advice on how to extract himself. It went on for like 2300 posts before he managed to get free. It was just plain epic.
I went out and read up a bit. Yup. Okay this is the second... weirdest.
Honestly what we see from the pastor is exactly what my meditation teacher warned me against. "Seeking the fruit rather than the roots." Self serving.
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SpaceJesus Mon, Jul 19, 2010 9:17:07pm |
lol im jesus and even i have no idea what you're saying man
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Mad Prophet Ludwig Mon, Jul 19, 2010 9:17:20pm |
re: #161 Alouette
And it looks really freaking stupid and lame.
Really, this is a form of avodah zara.
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Dante41 Mon, Jul 19, 2010 9:17:47pm |
re: #160 LudwigVanQuixote
Well they can't let black people complain about racism directed at black people... That is just uppity.
"Your complaining about me taking you statements out of context to paint you as a racist is obviously based on racism."
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Mad Prophet Ludwig Mon, Jul 19, 2010 9:17:50pm |
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Vicious Babushka Mon, Jul 19, 2010 9:18:28pm |
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Mad Prophet Ludwig Mon, Jul 19, 2010 9:19:29pm |
re: #166 Dante41
"Your complaining about me taking you statements out of context to paint you as a racist is obviously based on racism."
Funny, the context of fear and loathing of black people has been crystal clear from the start.
What exactly does calling the presidents daughters sluts and whores, or endless race baiting need more context for?
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Mad Prophet Ludwig Mon, Jul 19, 2010 9:21:39pm |
re: #155 Dark_Falcon
I wanted to keep it PG-13. Stats for the monsters:
Asspect of Dorkus
Level 24 Giant Dirtbag
Armor: Pure Obtusium Plate, repels all logic and reason.
Weapons
Blade of Hate: Inflicts 3D6 damage (halved by a save).
Staff of Enduring Butthurt: Inflicts 2D6 points of damage and may attack from 2 hexes away. Using this inflicts 2 pain points directly to Dorkus's butt.
Spells
Lesser Stench of Booze (At Will): 3 Hex radius. A powerful stench that stuns players (save ends).
Summon Sockpuppets: 1D4 Sockpuppets appear and attack the characters engaging Dorkus.
Special: If Jimmah, Ludwig, or Reginald Perrin are in the player's party, they may use their unique weapons to shatter the Staff of Enduring Butthurt. Unlike an encounter with the real Dorkus, no new staff appears to replace it. The shattering does still inflict 10 pain points directly to the Asspect of Dorkus's butt.
As GM,
The Dorkus/Orcus crossover has given you 1500 xp. You are now a level 18 nerd lore master. You are now able to use level nine nerd lore.
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Dante41 Mon, Jul 19, 2010 9:21:48pm |
re: #169 LudwigVanQuixote
Funny, the context of fear and loathing of black people has been crystal clear from the start.
What exactly does calling the presidents daughters sluts and whores, or endless race baiting need more context for?
No, no. That was supposed to be the personification of the Krazy Right speaking.
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Slumbering Behemoth Stinks Mon, Jul 19, 2010 9:22:14pm |
THE HEAVENS—At a press conference Tuesday, God Almighty, our Lord and Heavenly Father, gave his strongest indication yet that he might soon step down from his post as the supreme ruler of all things.
Following a routine address during which God confirmed the recent extinction of several thousand species, the Divine Creator fielded questions regarding rumors of his possible retirement.
"I've been at this a long time," said God, ∞, the all-knowing, all-powerful being who has presided over the cosmos since forming it from sheer nothingness nearly 14 billion years ago. "And the truth is, this was never something I planned on doing forever. Lately, in fact, I've begun to wonder if I should move on sooner rather than later."
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Dark_Falcon Mon, Jul 19, 2010 9:23:00pm |
re: #156 Floral Giraffe
Sniff, no handcuffs?
These are giant demon aspects. You can't cuff them, they're too strong.
Aspect of IdiotPundit
Level 25 Inciting Blog Host
Armor: Hiding under his desk or behind pillars. Allows him to avoid criticism attacks for letting his posters run wild.
Weapons
Bow and Arrow of BS: A hit from an arrow cause 1D4 damage and target loses 10 karma points (reduced by half with a save). If target lose 50 karma points this way, a further save is required. If that save is failed, the target Flounces and becomes an Undead Wraith that serves the Demon Aspects.
Thrown Teabag soaked in the Tears of Beck: This inflicts no damage but target is stunned by the attack until the following turn. This attack cannot be blocked by a save, as the Bad Craziness in the Teabag is too great.
Spells:
Waters of Denial: IdiotPundit denies he puts up with racists. Waters flow down from the roof, leave him all wet but threating to sweep the players away.
Unleash the Haters: 1D4 Wingnuts appear and attack random characters.
Special: Killgore Trout can use his Counterraid spell on IdiotPundit. This blocks Waters of Denial for 3 turns and reduces all attacks made by IP by half for the same time period.
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Gus Mon, Jul 19, 2010 9:23:27pm |
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Mad Prophet Ludwig Mon, Jul 19, 2010 9:24:31pm |
re: #117 Dante41
Fred Phelps after protesting Comic Con:
"Can't sleep, heathens will eat me. Can't sleep, heathens will eat me. Can't sleep heathens will eat me."
Ohh my Gd, if only he and his merry band would show up at a good sci/fi fantasy con.
Seriously, can you picture a transvestite klingon hitting on him?
Can you picture the little Goth vampire kids showing their indifference?
Can you picture a platoon of clone troopers making rude gestures at him?
I am getting goosebumps imagining the spectacle.
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Mad Prophet Ludwig Mon, Jul 19, 2010 9:24:52pm |
re: #171 Dante41
No, no. That was supposed to be the personification of the Krazy Right speaking.
Ohh I got that. No worries mate.
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Gus Mon, Jul 19, 2010 9:25:34pm |
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Slumbering Behemoth Stinks Mon, Jul 19, 2010 9:25:39pm |
re: #170 LudwigVanQuixote
As GM,
The Dorkus/Orcus crossover has given you 1500 xp. You are now a level 18 nerd lore master. You are now able to use level nine nerd lore.
Which, coming as a surprise to absolutely no one, still won't get you laid.
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Mad Prophet Ludwig Mon, Jul 19, 2010 9:26:27pm |
re: #173 Dark_Falcon
OK all of this is good, but you must do Pam Geller up as an aging succubus with an addiction to elf brandy. She needs to be say level 7 and her special attack must be a form of projectile vomiting.
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WINDUPBIRD DISEASE [S.K.U.M.M.] Mon, Jul 19, 2010 9:27:18pm |
re: #152 Charles
The amount of hatred being spewed at the NAACP tonight on Twitter's conservative feeds is just absolutely mind-boggling.
They're empowering each other to actually say what's in their hearts
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Dancing along the light of day Mon, Jul 19, 2010 9:27:37pm |
re: #179 LudwigVanQuixote
You have a mail.
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Mad Prophet Ludwig Mon, Jul 19, 2010 9:27:53pm |
re: #178 Slumbering Behemoth
Which, coming as a surprise to absolutely no one, still won't get you laid.
You clearly have never been to a sci-fi convention. Trust me. People get laid there. In fact, if you have basic social skills and are reasonably in shape, you have your pick of the nerd girl litter - and many of them are really cute as well as very smart.
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Mad Prophet Ludwig Mon, Jul 19, 2010 9:28:03pm |
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WINDUPBIRD DISEASE [S.K.U.M.M.] Mon, Jul 19, 2010 9:28:43pm |
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Dante41 Mon, Jul 19, 2010 9:29:03pm |
re: #182 LudwigVanQuixote
You clearly have never been to a sci-fi convention. Trust me. People get laid there. In fact, if you have basic social skills and are reasonably in shape, you have your pick of the nerd girl litter - and many of them are really cute as well as very smart.
Memo to self: Get your ass to OwlCon.
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WINDUPBIRD DISEASE [S.K.U.M.M.] Mon, Jul 19, 2010 9:30:30pm |
re: #182 LudwigVanQuixote
You clearly have never been to a sci-fi convention. Trust me. People get laid there. In fact, if you have basic social skills and are reasonably in shape, you have your pick of the nerd girl litter - and many of them are really cute as well as very smart.
Norwescon is my "home convention", the one I've been going to longer than any other.
The amped up sexuality at that con, it's something to behold. Room parties, oh man I've seen things at Norwescon room parties
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Daniel Ballard Mon, Jul 19, 2010 9:30:43pm |
re: #179 LudwigVanQuixote
OK all of this is good, but you must do Pam Geller up as an aging succubus with an addiction to elf brandy. She needs to be say level 7 and her special attack must be a form of projectile vomiting.
And on that note I'll be off to sleep with truly disturbing images in my head. LVQ, you may or may not wanting back at me for the "worst pun" you had seen etc. (Con CERN) Rest assured your revenge was appreciated.
:-)>
See you next time.
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Varek Raith Mon, Jul 19, 2010 9:31:05pm |
re: #179 LudwigVanQuixote
OK all of this is good, but you must do Pam Geller up as an aging succubus with an addiction to elf brandy. She needs to be say level 7 and her special attack must be a form of projectile vomiting.
*Casts maximized Isaac's Greater Missile Storm*
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Slumbering Behemoth Stinks Mon, Jul 19, 2010 9:31:10pm |
re: #182 LudwigVanQuixote
Woosh! I'll make a mental note not to shoot jokes your way.
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WINDUPBIRD DISEASE [S.K.U.M.M.] Mon, Jul 19, 2010 9:31:25pm |
re: #179 LudwigVanQuixote
OK all of this is good, but you must do Pam Geller up as an aging succubus with an addiction to elf brandy. She needs to be say level 7 and her special attack must be a form of projectile vomiting.
Rush Limbaugh: Gelatinous Cube
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Mad Prophet Ludwig Mon, Jul 19, 2010 9:31:46pm |
re: #189 Slumbering Behemoth
Woosh! I'll make a mental note not to shoot jokes your way.
Ohh no way... I am just joshing right with you...
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Dancing along the light of day Mon, Jul 19, 2010 9:32:47pm |
re: #182 LudwigVanQuixote
Really? Hmmm.
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Varek Raith Mon, Jul 19, 2010 9:33:14pm |
re: #179 LudwigVanQuixote
OK all of this is good, but you must do Pam Geller up as an aging succubus with an addiction to elf brandy. She needs to be say level 7 and her special attack must be a form of projectile vomiting.
She also needs Wail of the Banshee.
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WINDUPBIRD DISEASE [S.K.U.M.M.] Mon, Jul 19, 2010 9:33:32pm |
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WINDUPBIRD DISEASE [S.K.U.M.M.] Mon, Jul 19, 2010 9:34:26pm |
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Slumbering Behemoth Stinks Mon, Jul 19, 2010 9:35:35pm |
re: #191 LudwigVanQuixote
Ohh no way... I am just joshing right with you...
I should have known it. The following couldn't possibly be true in any universe...
re: #182 LudwigVanQuixote
You clearly have never been to a sci-fi convention. Trust me. People get laid there. In fact, if you have basic social skills and are reasonably in shape, you have your pick of the nerd girl litter - and many of them are really cute as well as very smart.
... or could it?
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WINDUPBIRD DISEASE [S.K.U.M.M.] Mon, Jul 19, 2010 9:36:40pm |
re: #196 Slumbering Behemoth
... or could it?
Oh man, Comic-Con doesn't even count, the Suicide Girls attend Comic-Con for chrissake :D
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Dark_Falcon Mon, Jul 19, 2010 9:36:47pm |
re: #170 LudwigVanQuixote
Thanks. Since a certain asshole sees the need to blogstalk those who remained civil and stuck with Charles (even those who no longer post here), I saw the need to use this new material to mock him. Final rules below:
Tactics: IdiotPunit will use the pillars for cover and snipe with ranged attacks. Dorkus is too enraged by the sight of the Followers of the Lizard King to do anything but charge in and use melee attacks.
Fools Gold: The lump of Fool's Gold is being used by the DemiLich PALIN-DROME to power her Political Engine. (more on this later in our saga.)
Treasure: Above the alter is a PC Mouse made of Ruby. It's worth 20,000 gold pieces.
Victory: If players defeat the Demon Aspects rather than simply get past them, the actual demon's reactions differ. IdiotPundit denies anything is wrong while licking his wounds in private, having learned nothing. The defeat of Dorkus's Asspect, however inflicts 24 Pain Points to Dorkus's butt. The resulting Extreme Butthurt causes him to post a Pathetic Screed, bemoaning the ways he has been "attacked" by the "Progressives".
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aurelius Mon, Jul 19, 2010 9:38:26pm |
disgusting video.
I'm sorry, those tongue-talkers are so transparently phony. And pretending to be having a religous experience, which achieves a political end-- is insanely creepy.
Call me intolerant, I don't care.
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Mad Prophet Ludwig Mon, Jul 19, 2010 9:38:44pm |
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theheat Mon, Jul 19, 2010 9:39:02pm |
re: #180 WindUpBird
That's the thing - it was more dormant before. Now it's an entire movement of delusional, pissed off, white people in good company. And they call themselves teabaggers and Republicans, for the most part. It's no longer remanded to fringe assholes in pointy hats and white sheets. It's a political party, and its tentacles, and they feel they have a legitimate ax to grind. Since they've completely removed the racist moniker, all hate is golden now.
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Nimed Mon, Jul 19, 2010 9:39:12pm |
re: #161 Alouette
And it looks really freaking stupid and lame.
The guy in the white shirt isn't even trying. I mean, "la-la-la (hiccup) la-la-la-la-la"?
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Dark_Falcon Mon, Jul 19, 2010 9:39:13pm |
re: #179 LudwigVanQuixote
OK all of this is good, but you must do Pam Geller up as an aging succubus with an addiction to elf brandy. She needs to be say level 7 and her special attack must be a form of projectile vomiting.
Will do. There is a chamber of a female Goddess of decay in the adventure pack, and that'll do as a model.
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Dancing along the light of day Mon, Jul 19, 2010 9:39:15pm |
re: #200 LudwigVanQuixote
Speaking in tongues, to me!
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Slumbering Behemoth Stinks Mon, Jul 19, 2010 9:39:52pm |
re: #197 WindUpBird
Wait, a -con attended by obviously freaky, full grown women I won't get sent to jail for chatting up? I may have to look into this.
/
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WINDUPBIRD DISEASE [S.K.U.M.M.] Mon, Jul 19, 2010 9:40:00pm |
re: #200 LudwigVanQuixote
More than once I have referred to myself as the Salacious Crumb of LGF, hah :D
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Mad Prophet Ludwig Mon, Jul 19, 2010 9:40:16pm |
re: #196 Slumbering Behemoth
... or could it?
Well ok I am joshing with you in the sense that it is all good natured, the bit about easily hooking up with cute nerd girls if you are in shape and have basic social skills is very true - and in multiples at the same time. It's a very rocking party.
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WINDUPBIRD DISEASE [S.K.U.M.M.] Mon, Jul 19, 2010 9:40:51pm |
re: #205 Slumbering Behemoth
Wait, a -con attended by obviously freaky, full grown women I won't get sent to jail for chatting up? I may have to look into this.
/
Comic-Con isn't really like a normal con, it's a gigantic trade show for anything remotely geeky. There's tons of Hollywood presence there. It's got more in common with Comdex or E3 than it does to a noral sci-fi con.
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Mad Prophet Ludwig Mon, Jul 19, 2010 9:45:00pm |
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Dante41 Mon, Jul 19, 2010 9:45:26pm |
re: #207 LudwigVanQuixote
Well ok I am joshing with you in the sense that it is all good natured, the bit about easily hooking up with cute nerd girls if you are in shape and have basic social skills is very true - and in multiples at the same time. It's a very rocking party.
Addendum to memo to self: get suit and fedora dry-cleaned.
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Mad Prophet Ludwig Mon, Jul 19, 2010 9:46:19pm |
re: #210 Dante41
Addendum to memo to self: get suit and fedora dry-cleaned.
suit and fedora? What will you go as?
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Slumbering Behemoth Stinks Mon, Jul 19, 2010 9:47:04pm |
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Irenicum Mon, Jul 19, 2010 9:47:33pm |
Heh, I googled my nic. First time I've done that in a while. It seems I've been noticed and even given my own thread among the village of the banned. They're funny!
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Dante41 Mon, Jul 19, 2010 9:47:58pm |
re: #211 LudwigVanQuixote
suit and fedora? What will you go as?
Add in my trench coat and I look like a mafia assassin. If I am pressed, I can say that I'm random mafioso #4 from Baccano!.
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Dark_Falcon Mon, Jul 19, 2010 9:48:35pm |
re: #213 Irenicum
Heh, I googled my nic. First time I've done that in a while. It seems I've been noticed and even given my own thread among the village of the banned. They're funny!
Hey, Congrats. You are now officially a "Totalitarian Progressive"!
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Dante41 Mon, Jul 19, 2010 9:49:41pm |
re: #213 Irenicum
Heh, I googled my nic. First time I've done that in a while. It seems I've been noticed and even given my own thread among the village of the banned. They're funny!
Awww... they haven't noticed me yet. Blast.
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Varek Raith Mon, Jul 19, 2010 9:49:42pm |
re: #215 Dark_Falcon
Hey, Congrats. You are now officially a "Totalitarian Progressive"!
*Feels left out.*
:(
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Dark_Falcon Mon, Jul 19, 2010 9:51:24pm |
re: #214 Dante41
Add in my trench coat and I look like a mafia assassin. If I am pressed, I can say that I'm random mafioso #4 from Baccano!.
If I went to an event as a gang character, I'd go as George "Bugs" Moran. I'm big enough to look the part and I grew up on Chicago's north side (which prohibits me from from portraying Al Capone or any of his gang).
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Slumbering Behemoth Stinks Mon, Jul 19, 2010 9:51:47pm |
re: #213 Irenicum
Heh, I googled my nic. First time I've done that in a while. It seems I've been noticed and even given my own thread among the village of the banned. They're funny!
I don't even bother with that sort of thing anymore. The last time I did that was during the height of the ID/Evolution flap, and I only got one hit. It was nothing more exciting than a long winded rebuttal on a blog no one reads to a comment I made here.
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Mad Prophet Ludwig Mon, Jul 19, 2010 9:52:07pm |
re: #214 Dante41
Add in my trench coat and I look like a mafia assassin. If I am pressed, I can say that I'm random mafioso #4 from Baccano!.
Not very SF or Fantasy...
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Irenicum Mon, Jul 19, 2010 9:53:02pm |
re: #217 Dante41
Don't worry. I'm sure they'll find a way in their feverish little way to bring you into their pointy little heads. It's strange to see myself being talked about by people who really have no idea who I am. But it seems I don't fit their stereotype, so I'm apparently a sock. Hehe. It's a strange strange world in the interwebs.
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Irenicum Mon, Jul 19, 2010 9:54:16pm |
re: #220 Slumbering Behemoth
Like I said, this is the first time I've checked my nic in ages. I do now show up very early through LGF though, so I think that's part of why I got noticed. Weirdness.
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Varek Raith Mon, Jul 19, 2010 9:54:28pm |
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freetoken Mon, Jul 19, 2010 9:54:28pm |
re: #182 LudwigVanQuixote
In fact, if you have basic social skills and are reasonably in shape, you have your pick of the nerd girl litter - and many of them are really cute as well as very smart.
So, you're suggesting that I get on the trolley and head on downtown (to COMICON), eh? But will they go for the grey-hair set?
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Slumbering Behemoth Stinks Mon, Jul 19, 2010 9:55:14pm |
re: #218 Varek Raith
*Feels left out.*
:(
Aww, c'mere pookie. I'll hate on you if that will make you feel better.
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Varek Raith Mon, Jul 19, 2010 9:55:37pm |
re: #226 Slumbering Behemoth
Aww, c'mere pookie. I'll hate on you if that will make you feel better.
Lol.
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Dante41 Mon, Jul 19, 2010 9:57:30pm |
re: #221 LudwigVanQuixote
Not very SF or Fantasy...
Then I can call myself Bish Ware. Personally, I just want to look good in a suit and fedora.
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Mad Prophet Ludwig Mon, Jul 19, 2010 9:57:34pm |
re: #225 freetoken
So, you're suggesting that I get on the trolley and head on downtown (to COMICON), eh? But will they go for the grey-hair set?
Well Comicon is a bit different. Also, the grey hair is likely out - unless it is in a pony tail and you hit on some of the older women. Sorry, but I am not grey... Of course I am also currently taken...
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Dante41 Mon, Jul 19, 2010 9:58:13pm |
re: #228 Dante41
And an eCookie to gets that reference first without googling it.
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Mad Prophet Ludwig Mon, Jul 19, 2010 10:03:46pm |
re: #228 Dante41
Then I can call myself Bish Ware. Personally, I just want to look good in a suit and fedora.
And for the record, your best bet would be to go wearing black slacks and a black turtleneck with well polished black shoes. Or black shirt with black jeans and well polished black boots. If you don't know why, then don't bother ;)
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Dante41 Mon, Jul 19, 2010 10:06:03pm |
re: #231 LudwigVanQuixote
And for the record, your best bet would be to go wearing black slacks and a black turtleneck with well polished black shoes. Or black shirt with black jeans and well polished black boots. If you don't know why, then don't bother ;)
Well, I don't, so I won't. However, it will be a calm day in the Bering Sea before I am ever caught wearing a turtleneck.
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Mad Prophet Ludwig Mon, Jul 19, 2010 10:07:16pm |
re: #232 Dante41
Well, I don't, so I won't. However, it will be a calm day in the Bering Sea before I am ever caught wearing a turtleneck.
Then a black button down shirt will do. Even a black T if you can look good with it tucked in.
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Dancing along the light of day Mon, Jul 19, 2010 10:10:05pm |
re: #231 LudwigVanQuixote
And for the record, your best bet would be to go wearing black slacks and a black turtleneck with well polished black shoes. Or black shirt with black jeans and well polished black boots. If you don't know why, then don't bother ;)
For ladies too? Or shall I add the fisnets?
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Dante41 Mon, Jul 19, 2010 10:10:12pm |
re: #233 LudwigVanQuixote
Then a black button down shirt will do. Even a black T if you can look good with it tucked in.
Eh, it just ain't my style. Personally, I think a black suit (with matching fedora) suits a sailor more.
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Racer X Mon, Jul 19, 2010 10:10:29pm |
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Dark_Falcon Mon, Jul 19, 2010 10:13:20pm |
re: #234 Floral Giraffe
For ladies too? Or shall I add the fisnets?
Add them, but don't forget your riding boots and crop. ;)
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WINDUPBIRD DISEASE [S.K.U.M.M.] Mon, Jul 19, 2010 10:13:20pm |
re: #212 Slumbering Behemoth
re: #208 WindUpBird
I'm pretty sure I am out of the "age range of interest" for the typical attendee of such conventions. Don't be worried for me, though. I'm sure I'll find some way to cope. :sniff:
Bullshit, there are 60-year-olds at these things. Norwescon is one of the oldest running sci-fi cons in the country, some of the coolest costumers are people in their 50's. :D
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Slumbering Behemoth Stinks Mon, Jul 19, 2010 10:14:05pm |
Okay, this is the limit for me. I no longer care about terrorism, global warming, health care reform, or gov't corruption. There is one thing, and one thing only, I want our Congress and our POTUS to move on immediately.
Draft, ratify, and sign into law a bill that forbids producers/executives at the "SyFy" channel from ever, EVAR owning or looking at any Dungeons & Dragons source material, especially The Monster Manual.
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WINDUPBIRD DISEASE [S.K.U.M.M.] Mon, Jul 19, 2010 10:14:20pm |
re: #236 Racer X
soulful MCP chorus, hahaha
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Varek Raith Mon, Jul 19, 2010 10:14:45pm |
re: #239 Slumbering Behemoth
Okay, this is the limit for me. I no longer care about terrorism, global warming, health care reform, or gov't corruption. There is one thing, and one thing only, I want our Congress and our POTUS to move on immediately.
Draft, ratify, and sign into law a bill that forbids producers/executives at the "SyFy" channel from ever, EVAR owning or looking at any Dungeons & Dragons source material, especially The Monster Manual.
[Video]
Absofuckinglutely!
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WINDUPBIRD DISEASE [S.K.U.M.M.] Mon, Jul 19, 2010 10:15:04pm |
re: #241 Irenicum
Wow, a men's fashion thread. That's a new one.
This is not something I have much expertise on :D
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Racer X Mon, Jul 19, 2010 10:17:42pm |
re: #239 Slumbering Behemoth
Okay, this is the limit for me. I no longer care about terrorism, global warming, health care reform, or gov't corruption. There is one thing, and one thing only, I want our Congress and our POTUS to move on immediately.
Draft, ratify, and sign into law a bill that forbids producers/executives at the "SyFy" channel from ever, EVAR owning or looking at any Dungeons & Dragons source material, especially The Monster Manual.
[Video]
That.
Was.
Awesome.
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Mad Prophet Ludwig Mon, Jul 19, 2010 10:18:32pm |
re: #237 Dark_Falcon
Add them, but don't forget your riding boots and crop. ;)
Which is sort of the point of the outfit I was talking about...
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ryannon Mon, Jul 19, 2010 10:18:57pm |
More speaking in tongues: here, a whole village falls into trace while invoking the spirit of Obama's Kenyan birth certificate:
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Mad Prophet Ludwig Mon, Jul 19, 2010 10:19:16pm |
re: #239 Slumbering Behemoth
Okay, this is the limit for me. I no longer care about terrorism, global warming, health care reform, or gov't corruption. There is one thing, and one thing only, I want our Congress and our POTUS to move on immediately.
Draft, ratify, and sign into law a bill that forbids producers/executives at the "SyFy" channel from ever, EVAR owning or looking at any Dungeons & Dragons source material, especially The Monster Manual.
[Video]
OMG so true.
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Lidane Mon, Jul 19, 2010 10:19:55pm |
I don't care if this movie ends up being total crap. Helen Mirren + a machine gun will always be awesome. Always.
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Dante41 Mon, Jul 19, 2010 10:20:07pm |
An open question:
Has anyone here been to Saipan?
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Iron-Confederate Mon, Jul 19, 2010 10:20:48pm |
re: #112 wiffersnapper
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Irenicum Mon, Jul 19, 2010 10:20:50pm |
re: #243 WindUpBird
I used to. Not so much in recent years.
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Mad Prophet Ludwig Mon, Jul 19, 2010 10:21:32pm |
re: #234 Floral Giraffe
For ladies too? Or shall I add the fisnets?
Well that depends on what you are going for ;)
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ryannon Mon, Jul 19, 2010 10:22:20pm |
One of the best street fashion blogs, with an definite eye to elegance:
[Link: thesartorialist.blogspot.com...]
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Slumbering Behemoth Stinks Mon, Jul 19, 2010 10:24:07pm |
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Dancing along the light of day Mon, Jul 19, 2010 10:24:27pm |
re: #252 LudwigVanQuixote
HOT. It's ALWAYS worth going for!
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Dante41 Mon, Jul 19, 2010 10:25:59pm |
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SanFranciscoZionist Mon, Jul 19, 2010 10:26:23pm |
re: #182 LudwigVanQuixote
You clearly have never been to a sci-fi convention. Trust me. People get laid there. In fact, if you have basic social skills and are reasonably in shape, you have your pick of the nerd girl litter - and many of them are really cute as well as very smart.
People get laid there a LOT.
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Dancing along the light of day Mon, Jul 19, 2010 10:27:24pm |
re: #257 SanFranciscoZionist
Voice of experience?
*waves*
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aurelius Mon, Jul 19, 2010 10:27:30pm |
OT: some love over at Kos for Charles.
[Link: www.dailykos.com...]
funny to see Kossacks rediscovering LGF and browsing today's threads...
a little slow on the uptake though buddy? It's been a while.
Anyway, he seemed positively excited by what he saw as his new ally, so I thought i'd share.
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Mad Prophet Ludwig Mon, Jul 19, 2010 10:28:03pm |
re: #257 SanFranciscoZionist
People get laid there a LOT.
Yes they do. I am glad you are on this thread. I would appreciate your opinion on my fashion tips for the men.
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SanFranciscoZionist Mon, Jul 19, 2010 10:28:12pm |
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Slumbering Behemoth Stinks Mon, Jul 19, 2010 10:31:44pm |
re: #261 SanFranciscoZionist
That is a concept I find most disturbing.
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Mad Prophet Ludwig Mon, Jul 19, 2010 10:32:39pm |
re: #262 Slumbering Behemoth
That is a concept I find most disturbing.
Why? Does the idea of meeting hot nerd ladies not appeal to you?
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Dark_Falcon Mon, Jul 19, 2010 10:32:44pm |
re: #239 Slumbering Behemoth
Okay, this is the limit for me. I no longer care about terrorism, global warming, health care reform, or gov't corruption. There is one thing, and one thing only, I want our Congress and our POTUS to move on immediately.
Draft, ratify, and sign into law a bill that forbids producers/executives at the "SyFy" channel from ever, EVAR owning or looking at any Dungeons & Dragons source material, especially The Monster Manual.
[Video]
Quite Concur.
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Slumbering Behemoth Stinks Mon, Jul 19, 2010 10:40:53pm |
re: #263 LudwigVanQuixote
Why? Does the idea of meeting hot nerd ladies not appeal to you?
Not that. I just have no real frame of reference for these things. I always assumed they were mostly attended by minors.
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SanFranciscoZionist Mon, Jul 19, 2010 10:43:12pm |
re: #258 Floral Giraffe
Voice of experience?
*waves*
Not so much, sadly. By the time I relaxed enough to be sexually awesome, I was taken.
:(
But many of my friends have shared their experiences with me!
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Varek Raith Mon, Jul 19, 2010 10:43:29pm |
re: #265 Slumbering Behemoth
Not that. I just have no real frame of reference for these things. I always assumed they were mostly attended by minors.
Get gramps a chair!
/
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SanFranciscoZionist Mon, Jul 19, 2010 10:44:03pm |
re: #260 LudwigVanQuixote
Yes they do. I am glad you are on this thread. I would appreciate your opinion on my fashion tips for the men.
Sounds fine to me. Basically, you can't go wrong with black, and you can't go wrong with what you really want to wear, whatever that may be.
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SanFranciscoZionist Mon, Jul 19, 2010 10:44:58pm |
re: #265 Slumbering Behemoth
Not that. I just have no real frame of reference for these things. I always assumed they were mostly attended by minors.
There are fans of all ages in most of these fandoms, and older people actually usually have more discretionary income to spend on such hobbies.
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WINDUPBIRD DISEASE [S.K.U.M.M.] Mon, Jul 19, 2010 10:45:18pm |
re: #265 Slumbering Behemoth
Not that. I just have no real frame of reference for these things. I always assumed they were mostly attended by minors.
Oh christ no, there's an entire floor of Norwescon that's basically room parties where they serve insane amounts of booze. There's minors at cons, but straight sci-fi/fantasy cons skew 20's-40's. There's a lot of costumers that attend, people who are master level.
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WINDUPBIRD DISEASE [S.K.U.M.M.] Mon, Jul 19, 2010 10:46:07pm |
re: #269 SanFranciscoZionist
There are fans of all ages in most of these fandoms, and older people actually usually have more discretionary income to spend on such hobbies.
I'm going to have to break it to him how much a fursuit costs if it's made by someone with skills :D
(hint: used car prices)
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Lidane Mon, Jul 19, 2010 10:47:21pm |
re: #265 Slumbering Behemoth
Not that. I just have no real frame of reference for these things. I always assumed they were mostly attended by minors.
Minors don't have the kind of money needed for the really choice swag. For that, you need a regular paycheck, credit cards, and possibly a mortgage, depending on what you're trying to score.
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Slumbering Behemoth Stinks Mon, Jul 19, 2010 10:49:56pm |
re: #271 WindUpBird
Heh. The price of a fursuit is as relevant to me as the price of a speedo.
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WINDUPBIRD DISEASE [S.K.U.M.M.] Mon, Jul 19, 2010 10:51:43pm |
re: #272 Lidane
Minors don't have the kind of money needed for the really choice swag. For that, you need a regular paycheck, credit cards, and possibly a mortgage, depending on what you're trying to score.
A group of folks I'm sorta acquainted with in the bay who are totally all about the furry fandom, and also the sci-fi cons in the area, we had this room party at a con where everyone started talking cars, and suddenly I was completely out of my league :D One guy had a Porsche 911, another guy had a Cadillac CTS-V, third guy had a twin turbo BMW 135, and then there was my friend I was there with with the corvette-powered Pontiac. Geeks got MONEY now. o_o
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WINDUPBIRD DISEASE [S.K.U.M.M.] Mon, Jul 19, 2010 10:53:01pm |
re: #273 Slumbering Behemoth
Heh. The price of a fursuit is as relevant to me as the price of a speedo.
My point is I know many loyal-con-attending geeks (most of them in the bay, heh) who make more than 200K a year. There's minors who attend cons, and then there's these guys. And of course everyone in between!
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Dancing along the light of day Mon, Jul 19, 2010 10:56:58pm |
re: #274 WindUpBird
Cute hot & sexy overrules the money stuff, IMHO.
Hang in there, you go!
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Slumbering Behemoth Stinks Mon, Jul 19, 2010 10:57:52pm |
re: #272 Lidane
Many minors have parents willing to part with money for all sorts of things, though. But that's really tangential to the topic, i.e. my ignorance of all these kinds of things.
I did have chance to witness the attendees of an anime-con once. I was staying at a hotel while visiting a relative, and had no fore knowledge of the con. The overwhelming majority of the costumed attendees looked like minors to me.
One morning I'm outside having a smoke and enjoying the weather, the next I am doing the same, but wondering to myself "Should I find another place to smoke, just so I don't accidentally give anyone the impression I am some creepy old man stalking teenagers".
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Nimed Mon, Jul 19, 2010 11:16:44pm |
re: #278 Slumbering Behemoth
If you don't mind me asking, just how old are we talking about here, ballpark? Harvey Pekar attended plenty of comic conventions, and I can't imagine the average age of his readers being less than 45.
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Slumbering Behemoth Stinks Mon, Jul 19, 2010 11:24:50pm |
re: #279 Nimed
I'll be 39 this year. Again, please keep in mind that I am near completely ignorant of these -con things. The only closest equivalent I can conjure is going to metal shows and seeing how my age makes me stick out like a sore thumb compared to the mean age of those in attendance.
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WINDUPBIRD DISEASE [S.K.U.M.M.] Mon, Jul 19, 2010 11:37:39pm |
re: #277 Floral Giraffe
Cute hot & sexy overrules the money stuff, IMHO.
Hang in there, you go!
haha well, they were generally pretty sexy too :D
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WINDUPBIRD DISEASE [S.K.U.M.M.] Mon, Jul 19, 2010 11:39:03pm |
re: #278 Slumbering Behemoth
Anime cons skew much younger than the attendees of sci-fi fantasy cons that have been around since before most anime fans were born ;-)
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Slumbering Behemoth Stinks Mon, Jul 19, 2010 11:46:33pm |
re: #282 WindUpBird
That's the impression I am getting. That, and the impression that I am learning more about the subject than I want to know.
/
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Nimed Mon, Jul 19, 2010 11:50:44pm |
re: #283 Slumbering Behemoth
That's the impression I am getting. That, and the impression that I am learning more about the subject than I want to know.
/
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AK-47% Tue, Jul 20, 2010 12:30:35am |
I have a couple of gay friends. Here is their "gay agenda":
8:00 work
12:00 lunch
1:00 more work
6:00 dinner
8:00 movie
11:00 reading, then sleep.
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