This is sickening, just watch it

http://youtube.com/watch?v=HCkYfYa8ePI

I posted this the other day.

The "triangle question" response made me laugh out loud.

And the responses to "Who should the US attack next?"

*shakes head*

"Russia, China, Brazil, Indonesia....Canada....":D

This is sickening, just watch it.

Ahhhh....looks like they found the intelligentsia of America.

Well, except for the fellow who couldn't come up with the correct answer to the query-- "How many sides does a triangle have?"

He needs to run for office.

And the responses to "Who should the US attack next?"

*shakes head*

"Russia, China, Brazil, Indonesia....Canada....":D

I thought it was amazing that one guy said "France" ((!!!WTF!!!)) and they had Australia on the map labelled as *France* and that's where he stuck his pin. Wow. He couldn't even locate the correct fucking continent.


Proposed rule; *before you can support this nation invading another nation it is required that you be able to locate it on a map*.

The best line was at the end when they were in Texas.

"He's from Texas (Bush), so he must be right."

The best line was at the end when they were in Texas.

"He's from Texas (Bush), so he must be right."

No doubt there are many millions of rightwingers in this country whose thinking concerning Bush is on the same level.

"Waalll, i reckon if Mr Bush thinks it's right, it purty well has to BE right!".

They all must be CONSERVATIVES.:D Dummies!

These guys call themselves Americans???
You know who else are Americans?

People who live in Mexico, Canada, Bolivia, Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Honduras, El Salvador, Panama, Haiti, the Dominican Republic, Peru, Ecuador, Venezuela, Columbia, Jamaica, Cuba, and lots others.

I think it's a Talent amongst new reporters and game show people to be able to home in on the STUPIDEST people that is to be found in a one mile radius of wherever it is they're standing.

I think the smart people don't want to be bothered, dammit. I sure as hell wouldn't want to be.

I think the smart people don't want to be bothered, dammit. I sure as hell wouldn't want to be.

Huh??

::::scratches head::::

I sorta figured you were the guy that said we needed to invade France.

;)

Hehe thanks for that - that was hillarious! especially the map thing

I posted this the other day.

Ah sorry, I couldn't remember where I saw it.

You know who else are Americans?

People who live in Mexico, Canada, Bolivia, Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Honduras, El Salvador, Panama, Haiti, the Dominican Republic, Peru, Ecuador, Venezuela, Columbia, Jamaica, Cuba, and lots others.
Only the USA has the distinction of being the nationality of "Americans."

The others are Canadians, Brazilians, Jamaicans, etc.

Only the USA has the distinction of being the nationality of "Americans." The others are Canadians, Brazilians, Jamaicans, etc.

Someone said, not long ago, the name should be something like United Statetians but not "Americans". Since that is how it is said in many of the other American countries.

This is unrelated, but does anyone else think that Liberal, Socialist, and American are all the same person?

This is unrelated, but does anyone else think that Liberal, Socialist, and American are all the same person?
I thought the same the other day.

This is unrelated, but does anyone else think that Liberal, Socialist, and American are all the same person?

No!, but it would've been great! A trinity.

The perfect USA, a "Liberal Socialist America", ruled by the Liberal Socialist American Party (for the people and not for that 2% of SOBs, as it is now).

For the 'U' country I went with Uzbekistan...USA didn't even cross my mind lol :D

This is unrelated, but does anyone else think that Liberal, Socialist, and American are all the same person?
No!, but it would've been great! A trinity.
"Great"??? Hmm, I'd call it a triumvirate of stupid.
They all must be CONSERVATIVES.:D Dummies!
This coming from a man who can't differentiate between past and present participle. What's your IQ, partner - 70? Maybe 75 on good day???

You should talk.

You know who else are Americans?

People who live in Mexico, Canada, Bolivia, Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Honduras, El Salvador, Panama, Haiti, the Dominican Republic, Peru, Ecuador, Venezuela, Columbia, Jamaica, Cuba, and lots others.
And from the look of it, there were plenty of them answering questions for Julian Morrow (aka, John Howard, the Prime Minister of Australia).

That aside, I can cherry-pick people from any country to ask simple questions. Most likely, they'll fuck 'em up, too.

For the 'U' country I went with Uzbekistan...USA didn't even cross my mind lol :D

Now that you mention it, it didn't cross my mind either - I thought of Uganda.

That aside, I can cherry-pick people from any country to ask simple questions. Most likely, they'll fuck 'em up, too.

All other arguments between ourselves aside-----isn't it utterly AMAZING to you to know that as you walk down any street in the U.S., you are surrounded by people SO unbelievably ignorant and uninformed that they do not know--

how many sides a triangle has

what the major religion of Israel is

what religion a *Buddhist monk* would have

that neither France nor Iraq is a country to itself in the middle of the ocean

which state that Kentucky Fried Chicken comes from

what currency is used in the United Kingdom

that Jerusalem is not a country

whether or not Star Wars was based on a true story

how many World Wars there have been

......................?!?!?!!?!??????????

Talk about a life of BLISS. Wow.

It doesn't amaze me a whit.
My daughter knows a girl, age 24, who had never heard of George Washington.

An American girl, born and raised in this country.

I kid you not.

I know a 55-yr-old woman who is a brilliant office manager and operating room assistant (for a very busy plastic surgeon) who doesn't know where wool and leather come from.

No shit.

Of course, if you go to any country, you'll find people who don't know much, others who don't care to, and even people like the woman above, who are relatively intelligent, highly functional dolts. You'll also find people who are brilliant and insightful. Doesn't really prove anything.

* shrug *

Now that you mention it, it didn't cross my mind either - I thought of Uganda.
Mine either.

I thought of Uruguay. Weird, huh?

All other arguments between ourselves aside-----isn't it utterly AMAZING to you to know that as you walk down any street in the U.S., you are surrounded by people SO unbelievably ignorant and uninformed....
I'll give you that.

I know a 24 year old, a high school graduate who works at Wal-Mart, and in conversation the other day a bit of math came up, and i said, conversationally, "Well, then that would be 21 divided by 7" ---as I looked at him a bit expectantly, awaiting his reply, he looked upwards and began to say --"Oh yeah.....uhhh...uhhhh....uuuhhhhhh......."

He never did come up with it.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

I do not think that Americans are any smarter or dumber than the man-on-the-street in any other country.........but as Julian Morrow bought up, unlike US citizens, those people in other countries are not residents of the nation that rules the planet.

If the US is going to go around saying it's the most wonderful, baddest, biggest, greatest of everything in the world, (and it most certainly DOES do that) then the people OUGHT to be a bit smarter and better informed than the average citizen of other nations, such as those in the Third World. But as the tape shows, SOME of the people in this country are stupid beyond belief.

Now that you mention it, it didn't cross my mind either - I thought of Uganda.

LOL....the US did not enter my mind until it came up in the film. I was a bit amazed at myself that that was the case.

My instant thought was Uruguay. Then Uganda. Then Uzbekistan. Then I began to sputter.....

If it was 'A' instead of 'U', I'm pretty sure most of us would have said "America".

Who really says "United States of America" these days?

I know a 24 year old, a high school graduate who works at Wal-Mart......
Ding, ding, ding, ding!

Judges, do we have a reason?

Yeeeeees, we do!
I do not think that Americans are any smarter or dumber than the man-on-the-street in any other country.........but as Julian Morrow bought up, unlike US citizens, those people in other countries are not residents of the nation that rules the planet.

If the US is going to go around saying it's the most wonderful, baddest, biggest, greatest of everything in the world, (and it most certainly DOES do that) then the people OUGHT to be a bit smarter and better informed than the average citizen of other nations, such as those in the Third World. But as the tape shows, SOME of the people in this country are stupid beyond belief.
I see your point.

I know a 24 year old, a high school graduate who works at Wal-Mart,......

Ding, ding, ding, ding!

Judges, do we have a reason?

Yeeeeees, we do!

But Prae........your point here is contradicted a bit by this example;

I know a 55-yr-old woman who is a brilliant office manager and operating room assistant (for a very busy plastic surgeon) who doesn't know where wool and leather come from.

People can be incredibly ignorant and have menial jobs, but they can also be be very ignorant and have good, well paying jobs where certain types of knowledge --such as things like who George Washington was-- is not required.

These things area largely rigged. There was one very revealing answer where the kid said "I don't have an intelligent answer to that" and the interviewer goes "Well, do you have a stupid answer?" If he made an effort like that toward everyone he interviewed, he could edit a clip that made everyone look like a total jackass.

P.S. I don't think I would recognize John Howard walking down the street either, but I would definitely hesitate to believe that he's just walking down the street talking to some schlub like myself.

P.P.S. I thought of Uzbekistan (sp?) also.

But Prae........your point here is contradicted a bit by this example...

People can be incredibly ignorant and have menial jobs, but they can also be be very ignorant and have good, well paying jobs where certain types of knowledge --such as things like who George Washington was-- is not required.
Maybe, but such is the exception, and certainly not the rule.

If he made an effort like that toward everyone he interviewed, he could edit a clip that made everyone look like a total jackass.
Yeah, a la Michael Moore. It's a very effective way to demonstrate a point, although it's almost always specious.
P.S. I don't think I would recognize John Howard walking down the street either, but I would definitely hesitate to believe that he's just walking down the street talking to some schlub like myself.
No doubt...

I worked in an elementary school for 14 years. Language Arts was the main focus of the school, then math. Social Studies was a throw away subjuect. By that I mean, if they didn't have time for all the school work in a day, a lot of the teacher's would skip Social Studies. I don't think our school district was unusual in this, there has been such an emphasis on language arts and math. If a child can't read, they will have a lot of trouble with other subjects. It was just in the last 5 years or so that Social Studies was tested statewide here in MI. Now, that the schools are held accountable, it is no longer a throw away subject. So, hopefully, we'll have more informed citizens at some point. Though, I wouldn't hold my breath.

I'm new, this is my first post.

"Great"??? Hmm, I'd call it a triumvirate of stupid.
This coming from a man who can't differentiate between past and present participle. What's your IQ, partner - 70? Maybe 75 on good day???
You should talk.

Hey, monkey brain. Trinity, three persons in one. Which is what they meant, so, learn to read.

Hey, monkey brain. Trinity, three persons in one. Which is what they meant, so, learn to read.
That, in no way, whatsoever invalidates what I said. You truly are a dumbfuck.

These things area largely rigged. There was one very revealing answer where the kid said "I don't have an intelligent answer to that" and the interviewer goes "Well, do you have a stupid answer?" If he made an effort like that toward everyone he interviewed, he could edit a clip that made everyone look like a total jackass.

I in no way think he was trying to make it seem as if everyone in America was that stupid......but the simple fact that you CAN find people who don't know the (very simple) things he asked proves his point that there are a good many extremely uninformed people among the American populace.

Did he interview 300 people to find 30 really stupid ones?

I don't know and neither do you......but I very much doubt it.

My own personal experience with the average person you meet on the street leads me to believe the type of people he found are VERY common.

I know few people who'd miss the triangle question......but then again, the vast majority of the people that I know would (i asked several of them today) miss the "what is the major religion of Israel" question.

For the 'U' country I went with Uzbekistan...USA didn't even cross my mind lol :D
I thought of every country that started with a 'U' except for this country. Just like FT.

That may be a good thing, or a bad thing.

I know few people who'd miss the triangle question......but then again, the vast majority of the people that I know would (i asked several of them today) miss the "what is the major religion of Israel" question.
You would ask that.

I in no way think he was trying to make it seem as if everyone in America was that stupid.......
And how, exactly, did that pompous cock start his broadcast again? With the words, "A lot people give (and I quote) "Americans" a bum rap for being stupid, and knowing nothing about the World, but the reality couldn't be further from the truth..."

Now, you tell me - what do you think he meant using THOSE words? Was it just a tongue-and-cheek "fuck you", or was he being serious? Either way, he pissed me off.

As far as I'm concerned, I'd love to beat the ever-living shit outta him with a baseball bat because he deserves to wear a colostomy bag for the better part of his adult life, but hey.......that's just me.

As far as I'm concerned, I'd love to beat the ever-living shit outta him with a baseball bat because he deserves to wear a colostomy bag for the better part of his adult life, but hey.......that's just me.
His exploits here in America made many people laugh all over the English speaking world. This was about humor at America's expense, and you want to abuse him physically?

Originally Posted by Freethinker
I in no way think he was trying to make it seem as if everyone in America was that stupid.......

And how, exactly, did that pompous cock start his broadcast again?

I would imagine that for that for Mr Morrow, it is impossible to not feel a bit intellectually superior to those --like the American guy who was asked the question-- adults who do not know how many sides a triangle has.

Or who think Jerusalem is a country.

Or who think Utah is a country.

Or who do not know what religion Buddhist monks are.

With the words, "A lot people give (and I quote) "Americans" a bum rap for being stupid, and knowing nothing about the World, but the reality couldn't be further from the truth..."

Now, you tell me - what do you think he meant using THOSE words?

I believe that he meant to convey the thought that although America --as a nation-- is incredibly arrogant, swaggering and imperious and although it exudes a relentless holier-than-thou, more-militarily-powerful-than-thou, more-everything-than thou attitude, many people among its citizenry are clueless dimwits.

And he was correct.

Was it just a tongue-and-cheek "fuck you", or was he being serious?

I hope it was a bit of both. Nations like the U.S., who stride around the globe swinging their big stick and acting as if they are SO much beter than all those "other" little nations (and their people) on the planet desperately need to be told to 'fuck off' once in a while.

Either way, he pissed me off.

Yeah, the truth can really sting sometimes.

As far as I'm concerned, I'd love to beat the ever-living shit outta him with a baseball bat because he deserves to wear a colostomy bag for the better part of his adult life, but hey.......that's just me.

LOL.

I'd like to see him given the planetary **Putting Pompous Bullies in Their Place** medal.

I thought of every country that started with a 'U' except for this country. Just like FT.

Maybe we're all so educated that we've become stupid.

This was about humor at America's expense, and you want to abuse him physically?
You don't see us making fun of his country, do you? Perhaps we should do the same thing in Australia (which, with a camera, some simple editing, and a pretentious cock at the helm, would be fairly easy, but I digress).

About me abusing him physically - I'd probably just knock a few teeth out, and leave it at that.

I'd probably just knock a few teeth out, and leave it at that.

You're very brave, at least behind a post on a INTERNET Forum.

You're very brave, at least behind a post on a INTERNET Forum.
I'm 6'2'', 225lbs with a black belt in Tae Kwon Do (although (and I'll admit it) I'm rusty).

In addition to that, I'm currently studying Aikido. I bench 250. I don't need to be "brave" from behind my computer. Let's take you, for example. I know (with a fair degree of certainty) that I could turn the pavement red with your 5-foot 3-inch tall, 110lb Panamanian ass, but I don't need to prove anything to you, so fuck off.

I'm 6'2'', 225lbs with a black belt in Tae Kwon Do (although (and I'll admit it) I'm rusty)
Waste of time and money. Aikido is better, but not much so. Do yourself a favor and get into some Muay Thai.

Muay Thai gets killed by BJJ and is not as practical for a striking art as Wing Chun Kung Fu (Wing Chun uses cheap moves as well, groin shots for example, which are not taught in Muay Thai). The premise of Akido is to not hurt your opponent (though you can, very easily), so they veer away from some of the more practical moves, and Tae Kwon Do, although a powerful art when standing, is useless if your opponent gets inside your range or if you are brought to the ground.

I do know what I'm talking about. I've studied Wing Chun, Aikido, BJJ, wrestling, and Krav Manga and sparred mainly against my best friend, a black belt in Karate (which he admits is nearly useless) and Aikido. BJJ is by far the most useful art I have ever practiced.

Perhaps we should do the same thing in Australia (which, with a camera, some simple editing, and a pretentious cock at the helm, would be fairly easy, but I digress).



Prae makes a great point, you can easily do this in any other country. Although funny and hilarious, I'd bet we would see the same results in any other country.

This is sickening, just watch it

http://youtube.com/watch?v=HCkYfYa8ePI
It's funny, as a college student, it seems that I am surrounded by people exactly like that.

Muay Thai gets killed by BJJ and is not as practical for a striking art as Wing Chun Kung Fu (Wing Chun uses cheap moves as well, groin shots for example, which are not taught in Muay Thai). The premise of Akido is to not hurt your opponent (though you can, very easily), so they veer away from some of the more practical moves, and Tae Kwon Do, although a powerful art when standing, is useless if your opponent gets inside your range or if you are brought to the ground.

I do know what I'm talking about. I've studied Wing Chun, Aikido, BJJ, wrestling, and Krav Manga and sparred mainly against my best friend, a black belt in Karate (which he admits is nearly useless) and Aikido. BJJ is by far the most useful art I have ever practiced.
Wing Chun!! *chuckles heartily* Isn't that the art where all the practitioners slap themselves on the back saying how deadly it is, yet no one uses it in sport-fighting?

Muay Thai's strength is it's simplicity. You can execute Muay Thai maneuvers in a real combat situation. Try to remember all that complex Wing Chun bullshido, when a real fight breaks out, and adrenaline forces everything in your mind right out, leaving you in a fight or flight state of mind. The body will naturally fall back on any constantly drilled maneuvers, and this is where the training will take over.

Wing Chun isn't training. It's philosphy, and that's why it's useless in a fight.

Waste of time and money.
Not if you're into it for the discipline, but for the most part, you're right; it's not very effective.
Aikido is better, but not much so.
I fully disagree. Right now I'm on hiatus for a back injury, but so far, I love it. I mean, seriously, where else can you learn to break someone's arm or leg in less than 5 seconds?

That aside, I hear Muay Thai is quite cool.

Wing Chun!! *chuckles heartily* Isn't that the art where all the practitioners slap themselves on the back saying how deadly it is, yet no one uses it in sport-fighting?

Muay Thai's strength is it's simplicity. You can execute Muay Thai maneuvers in a real combat situation. Try to remember all that complex Wing Chun bullshido, when a real fight breaks out, and adrenaline forces everything in your mind right out, leaving you in a fight or flight state of mind. The body will naturally fall back on any constantly drilled maneuvers, and this is where the training will take over.

Wing Chun isn't training. It's philosphy, and that's why it's useless in a fight.
um..... I don't think you know what Wing Chun is.

Wing Chun primarily deals with strikes and low kicks. The moves are not incredibly difficult; the blocks are all the standards for high, mid and low punches. None of that grabbing their punch crap. If you get in close you switch up to elbows and kneeing, or to a clinch and go from there. I have no clue what you think Wing Chun is, but I think you are probably mixing it up with a different art.

I have no clue what you think Wing Chun is, but I think you are probably mixing it up with a different art.
I thought it was a song. Oh, wait, that's Wang Chung...

I fully disagree. Right now I'm on hiatus for a back injury, but so far, I love it. I mean, seriously, where else can you learn to break someone's arm or leg in less than 5 seconds?
Anyone can do that. All it takes is a sledgehammer. And if you think you're going to be able to pull that off in a fight, why aren't Aikido practitioners ripping it up in sport fights? Why aren't they all fighting in NHB tourneys? Because it doesn't teach you how to fight.

Anyone can do that. All it takes is a sledgehammer. And if you think you're going to be able to pull that off in a fight, why aren't Aikido practitioners ripping it up in sport fights? Why aren't they all fighting in NHB tourneys? Because it doesn't teach you how to fight.

BJJ dominates the MMA matches

Anyone can do that (break an arm or a leg, that is). All it takes is a sledgehammer.
Yeah, I can do it with a car, too. Or better yet, why not with a dumptruck? I guess it all boils down to a question of practicality. Hmm....will I or won't I carry around a sledgehammer tomorrow??? Gee, let's see...
And if you think you're going to be able to pull that off in a fight, why aren't Aikido practitioners ripping it up in sport fights? Why aren't they all fighting in NHB tourneys? Because it doesn't teach you how to fight.
What do you think the base martial art is in the UFC? Granted, I know it's mixed, but trust me, Aikido is plenty effective against 99.99999999999999% of the populace.

Granted, I know it's mixed, but trust me, Aikido is plenty effective against 99.99999999999999% of the populace.
Not against someone sufficiently larger or stronger than you, and is aggressive enough to provoke a fight or flight response from you. Then it means nothing. And if it doesn't help you in that instance, what good is it?

BJJ dominates the MMA matches
Aikido, hello? BJJ whoops ass.

And if it doesn't help you in that instance, what good is it?
Well, by that logic, nothing's effective 100% of the time. There's always going to be someone bigger, stronger, or better prepared than you are. You don't train for those moments; you fight the odds, and chances are, 95% of the time, I'm gonna win. Knowing that, I don't bank on the fact that I've got 1 in 20 chance of losing, and rightfully so.

Because I don't go looking for fights (READ; I'm not 23 anymore), I don't worry much.

Well, by that logic, nothing's effective 100% of the time. There's always going to be someone bigger, stronger, or better prepared than you are. You don't train for those moments; you fight the odds, and chances are, 95% of the time, I'm gonna win. Knowing that, I don't bank on the fact that I've got 1 in 20 chance of losing, and rightfully so.

Because I don't go looking for fights (READ; I'm not 23 anymore), I don't worry much.

Best workout I ever got was while utilizing maui waui techniques. Despite my short stature, I've been successful in bringing the largest competitor down to size. It's not failed yet, even when up against the exotic arts.

Even at age 55 it works, regardless of the age or condition of my competitor.

:hitout:

Hey now, age means nothing. I expect to be out partying well into my 40s and 50s :)

Hey now, age means nothing. I expect to be out partying well into my 40s and 50s :)
God willing, me too! :D

Check this one out. It's a pretty damn big NFL player (not a martial artist though) vs a BJJ practitioner.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=8dVqMIt8jSY

Check this one out. It's a pretty damn big NFL player (not a martial artist though) vs a BJJ practitioner.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=8dVqMIt8jSY

The NFL player did pretty darn well. He looks like he did some wrestling before.

The NFL player did pretty darn well. He looks like he did some wrestling before.

Yea, I was impressed. He is like twice the size of the other guy though.

Big idiots make a lot of noise when they hit the ground.

That's certainly true, however the sound of them hitting the ground is nothing compared to the whine of a little man begging the big idiot not to punch him. Now that's entertainment, trust me....

I don't even know who these analogies are for anymore

Who cares, anyway? He's a putz.