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The Praetorian
01-15-2008, 05:45 PM
I dont think she was bullied or pushed out that door.
Neither do I. I think she left because she wanted to.
DarkFantasy96
01-15-2008, 05:46 PM
I agree, LF. I don't think this exchange was too bad. I do think that Angelina was unnecessarily trying to stir things up, but I also think that some of the Christians overreacted.
And come on, the "god is a jerk" thing was so obviously a lighthearted joke. Angelina doesn't even believe in God, so how could she possibly think he was a jerk? Calling Christians ignorant was really the only insult for which I think such a vehement reaction was justified.
The Praetorian
01-15-2008, 05:52 PM
Jesus would turn the other cheek but if you insult my God I will, instead, beat the living shit out of you.
That's awfully, well, Middle Eastern of you, Frogger. Surely, you're a bigger man than that. If the person being insulted were your daughter, mother, girlfriend, or wife, then sure - pound away, but in regard to your Catholic upbringing, would the church advocate responding this way? In either case, I'd say NO. It's the antithesis of what they'd advocate doing, and you know it.
The Praetorian
01-15-2008, 05:53 PM
And come on, the "god is a jerk" thing was so obviously a lighthearted joke. Angelina doesn't even believe in God, so how could she possibly think he was a jerk?
BINGO!!!!
Frogger
01-15-2008, 06:07 PM
That's awfully, well, Middle Eastern of you, Frogger. Surely, you're a bigger man than that. If the person being insulted were your daughter, mother, girlfriend, or wife, then sure - pound away, but in regard to your Catholic upbringing, would the church advocate responding this way? In either case, I'd say NO. It's the antithesis of what they'd advocate doing, and you know it.
Nope, Prae, I'm not a bigger man than that. Insult my God and I will react. That's not the Middle Eastern in me, it's the German Lutheran in me. I am not Roman Catholic as you wrongly surmised.
I consider God a member of the family just like my wife and daughter. Twice I have beaten someone up for insulting my wife in my presence and I would be sorely tempted to pop someone who insulted my God.
As for Angelina maybe meaning the remark in a joking way, that would hold a bit more water if she hadn't repeated it after she knew how much she offended people by it the first time she posted it.
Angelina might not have started out as a troll but that is how she wound up.
BorgHunter
01-15-2008, 06:17 PM
Twice I have beaten someone up for insulting my wife in my presence
And twice you have been arrested for assault?
Foolsworth
01-15-2008, 08:26 PM
This thread is not about Angelina anymore. Seems to me this is another thread SMW has derailed due to her rampant hypocrisy and, as Nappy put it, seasoned, ground stupidity. If Angelina is a troll, then SMW is one as well.
Um,have you considered some Good Scotch.
Maybe a Nice Highland.
I prefer Cognac,and Bourbon on Me Beer nights.
You really need a Drink ...Thar Palsy.
DarkFantasy96
01-15-2008, 08:32 PM
Um,have you considered some Good Scotch.
Maybe a Nice Highland.
I prefer Cognac,and Bourbon on Me Beer nights.
You really need a Drink ...Thar Palsy.
Hmmm... Bourbon, eh? Had a few sips of it last night, myself. Maybe a little more tonight if I get in the mood later. :thumbs:
LiquidFork
01-15-2008, 08:32 PM
Hey I remember a long time back when i tried to bring a little light hearted fun into a thread and mentioned cognac and a certain poster went ballistic on me.....
(ha ha ha... )
MichelleG.
01-15-2008, 08:37 PM
Hey I remember a long time back when i tried to bring a little light hearted fun into a thread and mentioned cognac and a certain poster went ballistic on me.....
(ha ha ha... )
cognac and grand marnier on the rocks....talk about yummy
hey LF....guess what?! I insulted someone today and I didn't even have to say anything:lolhit:
Some dink at the school where voting was taking place got offended by my shirt
LiquidFork
01-15-2008, 08:41 PM
cognac and grand marnier on the rocks....talk about yummy
hey LF....guess what?! I insulted someone today and I didn't even have to say anything:lolhit:
Some dink at the school where voting was taking place got offended by my shirt
well what did your shirt say?
MichelleG.
01-15-2008, 08:43 PM
well what did your shirt say?
all it says is "I just killed a clown" with paint splotches across the front:D
LiquidFork
01-15-2008, 08:45 PM
and someone had the gall to actually say something about it? to your face?
i offended someone today too at a C.Cs pizza buffet
mikezila
01-15-2008, 08:46 PM
i offended someone today too at a C.Cs pizza buffet
you told them they've had enough?:lolhit:
MichelleG.
01-15-2008, 08:48 PM
and someone had the gall to actually say something about it? to your face?
i offended someone today too at a C.Cs pizza buffet
yeah,too bad the guy wasn't in a clown suit,would have made the whole exchange that much more hilarious. I think he was more offended that I called him on staring at my chest.;)
And just what did you do at C.C's?
Frogger
01-15-2008, 11:05 PM
And twice you have been arrested for assault?
Nope. Neither time. Both times they knew they deserved it. If a man allows his wife to be insulted in his presence he is not a man.
BorgHunter
01-15-2008, 11:25 PM
Nope. Neither time. Both times they knew they deserved it. If a man allows his wife to be insulted in his presence he is not a man.
Now I'm kind of intrigued. You mean I can get you tossed in jail for assault merely by talking shit about your religion?
mikezila
01-16-2008, 07:59 AM
Now I'm kind of intrigued. You mean I can get you tossed in jail for assault merely by talking shit about your religion?
how the hell did you come up with that?:confused:
smartmouthwoman
01-16-2008, 08:17 AM
This thread is not about Angelina anymore. Seems to me this is another thread SMW has derailed due to her rampant hypocrisy and, as Nappy put it, seasoned, ground stupidity. If Angelina is a troll, then SMW is one as well.
You really are immature, aren't you, Borg? Quoting Nappy verifies that fact. Schoolyard bullies trying to make up for a lack of masculinity.
If you haven't noticed, Angelina is GONE... not because she was an admitted troll, moving from forum to forum for the single purpose of stirring the pot... which YOU should have picked up on right away. But because she challenged everyone to 'bring it on' and then she couldn't take the heat. Tell me, wise one, how is it possible to derail a topic called INSULT ME? Would you prefer that I play by the nonexistant Allforums rules and start attacking everyone? Would that make you happy?
You, my dear, wouldn't recognize a troll if one crawled up your nose and started a campfire.
And I've about had enough of your running around judging everything I post and whining about my style. Is it possible to put a mod on IGNORE? Probably not, but I'm sure gonna give it a try, boy wonder.
:rant:
SMW
smartmouthwoman
01-16-2008, 08:19 AM
Sorry BorgHunter is a moderator/admin and you are not allowed to ignore him or her.
But mods don't have any special privileges, right DF?
Foolsworth
01-16-2008, 08:56 AM
Nope. Neither time. Both times they knew they deserved it. If a man allows his wife to be insulted in his presence he is not a man.
What if said " man " is at The Algonquin Round Table or
in the presence of The Moderns { sophisticates like F.Scott
and Papa Hemingway,Gertrude Stein etc.} ?
MrsKimi
01-16-2008, 09:00 AM
As for taking it personally, yes, I'm with Frogger...I DO take it personally when my GOD is insulted, just as I would be if it were one of my sons, my husband, my parents, my siblings. Angelina knew this, not only about me, but other Christians as well. It's very true, LF, that she has been through this before. It's obvious because she prided herself on having done this exact thing on other forums.
I'm no different than anyone else on this forum who is passionate about something. It's okay for others to express their feelings, disgust, whatever. But, I truly believe that when one of us "SMW" folks say anything, we're swooped in on from all directions. It reminds me of a room full of two-year olds at a day care, only most of them are better behaved.
None of us involved in this exchange are going to change our hearts true desires, so I'm leaving this topic to be hashed and re-hashed and sliced apart to those of you who have the energy and desire to feed the negativity.
Good Day,
Kimi
Foolsworth
01-16-2008, 09:24 AM
You really are immature, aren't you, Borg? Quoting Nappy verifies that fact. Schoolyard bullies trying to make up for a lack of masculinity.
If you haven't noticed, Angelina is GONE... not because she was an admitted troll, moving from forum to forum for the single purpose of stirring the pot... which YOU should have picked up on right away. But because she challenged everyone to 'bring it on' and then she couldn't take the heat. Tell me, wise one, how is it possible to derail a topic called INSULT ME? Would you prefer that I play by the nonexistant Allforums rules and start attacking everyone? Would that make you happy?
You, my dear, wouldn't recognize a troll if one crawled up your nose and started a campfire.
And I've about had enough of your running around judging everything I post and whining about my style. Is it possible to put a mod on IGNORE? Probably not, but I'm sure gonna give it a try, boy wonder.
:rant:
SMW
************************
Yer juts gettin started,aren't ya.?
I remember,not so yore ago,when you talked to me like dat.
Some fellars like Back sass.
Foolsworth
01-16-2008, 09:27 AM
[QUOTE=mskimi]As for taking it personally, yes, I'm with Frogger...I DO take it personally when my GOD is insulted, just as I would be if it were one of my sons, my husband, my parents, my siblings. Angelina knew this, not only about me, but other Christians as well. It's very true, LF, that she has been through this before. It's obvious because she prided herself on having done this exact thing on other forums.
" my GOD " eh.?
Says who.
I say God belongs to ALL.
An All or nuthin proposition.
Even if Luther successfully battled the - Petition the Lord wirh
Prayer - crowd.
MrsKimi
01-16-2008, 09:42 AM
[QUOTE=mskimi]As for taking it personally, yes, I'm with Frogger...I DO take it personally when my GOD is insulted, just as I would be if it were one of my sons, my husband, my parents, my siblings. Angelina knew this, not only about me, but other Christians as well. It's very true, LF, that she has been through this before. It's obvious because she prided herself on having done this exact thing on other forums.
" my GOD " eh.?
Says who.
I say God belongs to ALL.
An All or nuthin proposition.
Even if Luther successfully battled the - Petition the Lord wirh
Prayer - crowd.
Fool-don't start with me. You KNOW what I meant!
Frogger
01-16-2008, 10:41 AM
Kimi,
You have to take Foolie with a grain of salt. There is very little he seems to actually believe in other than his vain attempts at humor. If you say it is black, Foolie willl say it is white simply to have something to say.
smartmouthwoman
01-16-2008, 10:47 AM
Kimi,
You have to take Foolie with a grain of salt. There is very little he seems to actually believe in other than his vain attempts at humor. If you say it is black, Foolie willl say it is white simply to have something to say.
Frogger,
I think we all understand Foolie. But what do you think Borg's problem is?
I'd be interested in your opinion.
;)
SMW
MrsKimi
01-16-2008, 10:49 AM
Kimi,
You have to take Foolie with a grain of salt. There is very little he seems to actually believe in other than his vain attempts at humor. If you say it is black, Foolie willl say it is white simply to have something to say.
Thanks, but no need to explain Fool to me, Frogger. I've "known" him for years, before coming to AFN. He's kind of like a brother to me and he pisses me off sometime like my own brother does, but we understand each other (as well as you can understand Fool, anyway *wink*).
I think he believes in more than people realize, though. He's actually a pretty smart feller!
Frogger
01-16-2008, 10:53 AM
SMW,
Borg suffers from being young. Because of his youth he has an almost compulsive need for some kind of gravitas. He needs to be considered wise and adult. This need sometimes causes him to say things that he normally wouldn't.
I like Borg. I think his heart is in the right place although he can sometimes be overbearing, but then, not everyone can be as nice as you and I are.:drinktoth
smartmouthwoman
01-16-2008, 11:06 AM
SMW,
Borg suffers from being young. Because of his youth he has an almost compulsive need for some kind of gravitas. He needs to be considered wise and adult. This need sometimes causes him to say things that he normally wouldn't.
I like Borg. I think his heart is in the right place although he can sometimes be overbearing, but then, not everyone can be as nice as you and I are.:drinktoth
I'm sure you're right... just hate to pull the 'age card' to explain his lack of respect for other people. I know plenty of young men his age who don't go around slamming others, so I don't think he's truly representative of his generation. Must be something about the POWER he's been given that makes him think he's superior to us mortals.
And BTW, I like him, too. Then he attacks me for NO reason and I dislike him. Then he acts decent and I like him again. And the cycle continues. Maybe that's what it is... he's practicing for when he's all grown up. Trying to decide between being a full-fledged jerk or a reasonably nice guy.
Believe it or not, I think I've been pretty damned NICE since I've been here. Trust me, I can get a whole lot nastier.... although I'm sure nobody wants to see that. Except Borg, perhaps. Then he'd have a reason to PERMANENTLY BAN me, too.
;)
SMW
Frogger
01-16-2008, 11:23 AM
Michelle G.,
Maybe we should take your tee shirt advice and kill some clowns. It seems young children are either scared of them or don't like them.
Don't send in the clowns 2 hours, 52 minutes ago
LONDON (Reuters) - Bad news for Coco and Blinko -- children don't like clowns and even older kids are scared of them.
ADVERTISEMENT
The news that will no doubt have clowns shedding tears was revealed in a poll of youngsters by researchers from the University of Sheffield who were examining how to improve the decor of hospital children's wards.
The study, reported in the Nursing Standard magazine, found all the 250 patients aged between four and 16 they quizzed disliked the use of clowns, with even the older ones finding them scary.
"As adults we make assumptions about what works for children," said Penny Curtis, a senior lecturer in research at the university.
"We found that clowns are universally disliked by children. Some found them quite frightening and unknowable."
rendova
01-16-2008, 01:10 PM
Michelle G.,
Maybe we should take your tee shirt advice and kill some clowns. It seems young children are either scared of them or don't like them.
Don't send in the clowns 2 hours, 52 minutes ago
LONDON (Reuters) - Bad news for Coco and Blinko -- children don't like clowns and even older kids are scared of them.
ADVERTISEMENT
The news that will no doubt have clowns shedding tears was revealed in a poll of youngsters by researchers from the University of Sheffield who were examining how to improve the decor of hospital children's wards.
The study, reported in the Nursing Standard magazine, found all the 250 patients aged between four and 16 they quizzed disliked the use of clowns, with even the older ones finding them scary.
"As adults we make assumptions about what works for children," said Penny Curtis, a senior lecturer in research at the university.
"We found that clowns are universally disliked by children. Some found them quite frightening and unknowable."
This is something I've always kinda suspected. Kids are terrified of clowns.
And I thought my own kids were wierd because they used the paint- by -number clown paintings they got for Xmas back in the day to beat each other over the head with instead of painting them, which takes too long and is boring besides, according to them..... They said the clowns were ugly, scary perverts and besides it was more fun to hit each other anyway.
And we've come a long, long way from the original topic of this thread.
BorgHunter
01-16-2008, 01:25 PM
I'm sure you're right... just hate to pull the 'age card' to explain his lack of respect for other people. I know plenty of young men his age who don't go around slamming others, so I don't think he's truly representative of his generation. Must be something about the POWER he's been given that makes him think he's superior to us mortals.
What the fuck are you talking about? What "power" do I have? I'm administrator of a small-time political forum? Oh joy! This surely will fulfill my pathological need for power and my equally pathological need to be mean to SMW!
You really are immature, aren't you, Borg? Quoting Nappy verifies that fact. Schoolyard bullies trying to make up for a lack of masculinity.
Heh, you're sometimes simply too much, SMW. I'm immature because I happen to think Nappy is right? He's not always right, but he is sometimes. You're not always right, but you are sometimes. Now tell me, which of our attitudes seems mature to you, hmm? The guy willing to give people the benefit of the doubt? Or the woman with some sort of personal vendetta?
If you haven't noticed, Angelina is GONE... not because she was an admitted troll, moving from forum to forum for the single purpose of stirring the pot... which YOU should have picked up on right away. But because she challenged everyone to 'bring it on' and then she couldn't take the heat. Tell me, wise one, how is it possible to derail a topic called INSULT ME? Would you prefer that I play by the nonexistant Allforums rules and start attacking everyone?
You did that long, long ago. It's rather funny that you still don't realize when you do it. Undoubtedly you're going to deny it again...and wonder why people like me think you're the biggest hypocrite they've ever seen.
You, my dear, wouldn't recognize a troll if one crawled up your nose and started a campfire.
Couldn't take Angelina and you're relieved she's gone, eh?
And I've about had enough of your running around judging everything I post and whining about my style.
When many things you post are hypocritical and your "style" is to be as willfully ignorant as you can possibly be, it's hard not to have a little beef with how you post.
smartmouthwoman
01-16-2008, 01:57 PM
What the fuck are you talking about? What "power" do I have? I'm administrator of a small-time political forum? Oh joy! This surely will fulfill my pathological need for power and my equally pathological need to be mean to SMW!
Heh, you're sometimes simply too much, SMW. I'm immature because I happen to think Nappy is right? He's not always right, but he is sometimes. You're not always right, but you are sometimes. Now tell me, which of our attitudes seems mature to you, hmm? The guy willing to give people the benefit of the doubt? Or the woman with some sort of personal vendetta?
You did that long, long ago. It's rather funny that you still don't realize when you do it. Undoubtedly you're going to deny it again...and wonder why people like me think you're the biggest hypocrite they've ever seen.
Couldn't take Angelina and you're relieved she's gone, eh?
When many things you post are hypocritical and your "style" is to be as willfully ignorant as you can possibly be, it's hard not to have a little beef with how you post.
Borg, dear... I don't give a flying flip whether you like me or not. You're 19 years old. You and I view life from totally different angles. I've been there, done that... mostly before you were born. If it bothers you that we disagree on most subjects, you need to get over it. All I ask is that you stop following me around for the sole purpose of insulting me... or jumping in when one of your friends (or relatives) insults me. Especially since I'm at the disadvantage of not being able to put you on ignore. It's strange that neither Vile or Sparky feel the need to tell me what a bitch I am... what makes you so special that you consider that your job?
If I need someone to evaluate my worth to this fine establishment, I'll call you. In the meantime, keep your worthless 'beefs' to yourself. I'm simply not interested in what you think.
SMW
Foolsworth
01-16-2008, 02:00 PM
I get it.All just part of the Thread.
For a minute I though maybe a few herein were simulating
ruffled feathers
Um,where that Principle's office,when ya need one.?
Freethinker
01-16-2008, 03:37 PM
I think the Old Testament God was certainly a jerk. Don't you?
No....not a jerk.
It would be far more accurate to note that the imaginary being in question is --as he is portrayed-- an inhuman monster.
Any supposed "god" who would order infants to be hacked to death is a cruel, vengeful, capricious, vindictive and unjust fiend.
DarkFantasy96
01-16-2008, 04:21 PM
SMW - I suppose you can't put mods on ignore because they might need to give you a warning about your behavior. And I never said that they don't have any special privileges... of course they do, they can ban people and delete posts and all that.
Frogger
01-16-2008, 04:37 PM
And they get to have sex with posters..........although that is only a temporary perk and then they have to go back to Mary Thumb and her four daughters.
:lolhit:
DarkFantasy96
01-16-2008, 04:47 PM
Uh-oh... Borg's not gonna like that one, Frogger. :p
Napsterbater
01-16-2008, 04:55 PM
You really are immature, aren't you, Borg? Quoting Nappy verifies that fact. Schoolyard bullies trying to make up for a lack of masculinity.
Borg happens to have an opinion of you. Are you surprised? You shouldn't be.
If you haven't noticed, Angelina is GONE... not because she was an admitted troll, moving from forum to forum for the single purpose of stirring the pot... which YOU should have picked up on right away. But because she challenged everyone to 'bring it on' and then she couldn't take the heat. Tell me, wise one, how is it possible to derail a topic called INSULT ME? Would you prefer that I play by the nonexistant Allforums rules and start attacking everyone? Would that make you happy?
Maybe. Maybe not. Until you fly over there, or talk to her on the phone, or whatever, you don't know shit. Most people don't live their lives on forums, using them as some kind of social crutch, like you and the harpies. When things get busy in life, guess what the first commitment to go is?
You, my dear, wouldn't recognize a troll if one crawled up your nose and started a campfire.
AFN can tolerate a certain amount of trollish behavior. We just call it, "stimulating discussion," until it gets out of hand. The ones who determine what "out of hand," means are the mods. Not you.
And I've about had enough of your running around judging everything I post and whining about my style. Is it possible to put a mod on IGNORE? Probably not, but I'm sure gonna give it a try, boy wonder.
Why am I not surprised you would be so hypocritical as to put someone on ignore after you do nothing but attack others who choose to do it?
As for taking it personally, yes, I'm with Frogger...I DO take it personally when my GOD is insulted, just as I would be if it were one of my sons, my husband, my parents, my siblings.
To put it bluntly, nobody really cares. God's protected place in society has been in free fall ever since the Reformation. Deal.
But, I truly believe that when one of us "SMW" folks say anything, we're swooped in on from all directions. It reminds me of a room full of two-year olds at a day care, only most of them are better behaved.
Why don't you try showing some intelligent, original thought sometimes? Have you ever thought that perhaps you might be the reason people constantly attack you? You know, I was once attacked at all angles here, too. You know what I did? I can tell you what I didn't do, piss and moan and complain. If you want respect around here, you have to earn it. I've earned mine.
DarkFantasy96
01-16-2008, 05:01 PM
I wonder why I'm not constantly attacked... The closest it gets is when people tell me I'm being a "hall monitor" or whatever. That's not even an insult, much less an attack... Soo I wonder why none of these meanies gang up on me like they do SMW? (P.S. - It can't be because I'm atheist, because I'm not! :))
Frogger
01-16-2008, 05:15 PM
Originally Posted by mskimi
As for taking it personally, yes, I'm with Frogger...I DO take it personally when my GOD is insulted, just as I would be if it were one of my sons, my husband, my parents, my siblings.
Originally posted by Napsterbater
To put it bluntly, nobody really cares. God's protected place in society has been in free fall ever since the Reformation. Deal.
To be equally blunt, I really don't give a flying shit what you think, Nappy. God has been here a lot longer than you and He will be here after your sorry little ass is dead and buried.
It takes a small minded person to feel it necessary to insult other people's religious beliefs by calling the God in whom they believe a jerk. I am not surprised that you, an equally small minded person see nothing wrong with Angelina's behavior.
Napsterbater
01-16-2008, 05:26 PM
To be equally blunt, I really don't give a flying shit what you think, Nappy. God has been here a lot longer than you and He will be here after your sorry little ass is dead and buried.
It takes a small minded person to feel it necessary to insult other people's religious beliefs by calling the God in whom they believe a jerk. I am not surprised that you, an equally small minded person see nothing wrong with Angelina's behavior.
I think Frogger might have been one of the guys in this (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3_DOJzcwB9s) video.
Luckily for me, I know how to defend myself if action minded idiots like Frogger want to get violent over words.
mikezila
01-16-2008, 05:34 PM
I think Frogger might have been one of the guys in this (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3_DOJzcwB9s) video.
Luckily for me, I know how to defend myself if action minded idiots like Frogger want to get violent over words.
Luckily for me, i know better than to use fighting words:thumbs:
Napsterbater
01-16-2008, 05:36 PM
The weak never do.
mikezila
01-16-2008, 05:39 PM
I wonder why I'm not constantly attacked... The closest it gets is when people tell me I'm being a "hall monitor" or whatever. That's not even an insult, much less an attack... Soo I wonder why none of these meanies gang up on me like they do SMW? (P.S. - It can't be because I'm atheist, because I'm not! :))
you're a redhead...that's bad enough.
in a slightly related note, our payroll clerk dyed her hair the same shade as my mother, if she starts acting like her too, i'm going to have to fire her. :(
Frogger
01-16-2008, 06:08 PM
Nappy,
The clip was about behavior in an office something you will never experience because those people in the video are actually working, something that is anathema to you.
How's your get rich porn scheme going? Are all those girls just waiting to pay you money and to jump your bones? Yeah, right.
The Praetorian
01-16-2008, 06:09 PM
I am not surprised that you, an equally small minded person see nothing wrong with Angelina's behavior.
Respectfully, Frogger, and let me preface this by saying I like you - in this particular instance, I think quite the opposite holds true.
The Praetorian
01-16-2008, 06:38 PM
I wonder why I'm not constantly attacked...
Because, for the most part, you go out of your way to be kind, open-minded, and deferential. SMW, OTOH, addresses you in a condescending fashion only to offer you her "respect" couched in snide comments. It's kinda funny, actually.
(P.S. - It can't be because I'm atheist, because I'm not! :))
Neither was Angelina, and THAT'S what chuckles me. Her "god's a jerk" comment was a tad Andy Kaufman-esque, IMHO. As a matter of fact, it was very similar to the misogynistic humor I used to dupe Scumbelina with when she was a noob. :)
MichelleG.
01-16-2008, 06:43 PM
Michelle G.,
Maybe we should take your tee shirt advice and kill some clowns. It seems young children are either scared of them or don't like them.
Don't send in the clowns 2 hours, 52 minutes ago
LONDON (Reuters) - Bad news for Coco and Blinko -- children don't like clowns and even older kids are scared of them.
ADVERTISEMENT
The news that will no doubt have clowns shedding tears was revealed in a poll of youngsters by researchers from the University of Sheffield who were examining how to improve the decor of hospital children's wards.
The study, reported in the Nursing Standard magazine, found all the 250 patients aged between four and 16 they quizzed disliked the use of clowns, with even the older ones finding them scary.
"As adults we make assumptions about what works for children," said Penny Curtis, a senior lecturer in research at the university.
"We found that clowns are universally disliked by children. Some found them quite frightening and unknowable."
about time someone thought to ask kids what they thought of clowns.
Although in my case,the movie "IT" and my dumbass brothers didn't help matters along.
BorgHunter
01-16-2008, 07:08 PM
How's your get rich porn scheme going? Are all those girls just waiting to pay you money and to jump your bones? Yeah, right.
Frogger, you do realize that Nappy was yanking your chain on that, correct?
HaVoK
01-16-2008, 07:20 PM
about time someone thought to ask kids what they thought of clowns.
Although in my case,the movie "IT" and my dumbass brothers didn't help matters along.Did you ever see the first poltergiest movie? That clown puppet was freaky as hell.
OldPhart
01-16-2008, 07:47 PM
For those who just really love clowns...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TzeD0ibhkHA&eurl=http://hotair.com/archives/2008/01/16/if-you-hate-clowns/
Watch it... you will thank me afterwards.... I'm sure?
:D
sedan
01-16-2008, 08:01 PM
This is something I've always kinda suspected. Kids are terrified of clowns.That's why they run away from Bobby Knight!! :eek:
Foolsworth
01-16-2008, 08:01 PM
Kimi,
You have to take Foolie with a grain of salt. There is very little he seems to actually believe in other than his vain attempts at humor. If you say it is black, Foolie willl say it is white simply to have something to say.
Um,I beg your attention span.
I believe VERY strongly in GoD.
I believe in President Bush and Iraqi Freedom.
I believe Hillary would not only make a Joke of the
Presidency,Like hubby did,but with or w/o that office IS a Joke.
I believe the World is Circular,more than Round.
bOOb's are Rounds and I believe very strongly in Them !
I believe the Economy was Saved by Bush and is Solid.
As far as any grain of salt,I believe My Meds have a little
sticker warning to Do Not Use a salt substitute,w/o first
checking with your Doctor.
After callin My Doctor he informed me to :
Use a Sophisticate Substitute instead.
Sorry Charlie !
MichelleG.
01-16-2008, 08:47 PM
Did you ever see the first poltergiest movie? That clown puppet was freaky as hell.
yikes....that thing was beyond creepy. I'd want to keep it covered too if I had one of those as a kid.
OP....no way in hell am I opening that link:lolhit:
OldPhart
01-16-2008, 08:52 PM
OP....no way in hell am I opening that link:lolhit:
Aw, c'mon! It'll be fun!
;)
MichelleG.
01-16-2008, 09:03 PM
yeah,fun for you:p
I'll be the one with nightmares
Napsterbater
01-16-2008, 09:24 PM
How's your get rich porn scheme going? Are all those girls just waiting to pay you money and to jump your bones? Yeah, right.
Quite well, actually! We had a meeting the other day. We're just trying to hammer out compensation. I won't be able to link you to her blog, she doesn't want me promoting it to people I know to preserve anonymity. She doesn't want people knowing I write for her.
Foolsworth
01-16-2008, 10:13 PM
Quite well, actually! We had a meeting the other day. We're just trying to hammer out compensation. I won't be able to link you to her blog, she doesn't want me promoting it to people I know to preserve anonymity. She doesn't want people knowing I write for her.
So,by virtue of what you just posted,you are fraudulenly
using her as a Co-conspirator in a Pervert ponzi scheme,
w/o her prior consent.?
Napsterbater
01-16-2008, 10:19 PM
Yeah, that.
Foolsworth
01-16-2008, 10:22 PM
Yeah, that.
Oh Boy oh Boy.
TWO {2} Whole words.
Maybe if OJ did like you he wouldn't look like such a
schmuck,right about now.
Don't cha tink ?
MichelleG.
01-16-2008, 11:04 PM
OJ is a schmuck and doesn't need any help making himself look anymore of one
Foolsworth
01-16-2008, 11:08 PM
OJ is a schmuck and doesn't need any help making himself look anymore of one
Yes he does.Sitting in the Courtroom Today,with a Prison
outfit,hearing a very stern message from a Female Judge,
that wasn't gonna tolerate One whit of Lip from OJ was
very encouraging.The Judgy also wasn't gonna take any
Lip from OJ's Lawyer,who tried to start some shit.
DarkFantasy96
01-16-2008, 11:16 PM
Was it Judge Judy? :D
mikezila
01-16-2008, 11:18 PM
Was it Judge Judy? :D
please! she would have sentanced him to death right there!:p
Foolsworth
01-16-2008, 11:26 PM
Was it Judge Judy? :D
No,That's Smarty.
Smarty is Judge Judy...round hears.
Just ask a feud the fellars.
Napsterbater
01-17-2008, 12:19 AM
No,That's Smarty.
Smarty is Judge Judy...round hears.
Just ask a feud the fellars.
I have the feeling that if SMW ever happened to show up in Judge Judy's courtroom, the honorable jurist would quickly wipe the floor with her.
rendova
01-17-2008, 07:31 AM
That's why they run away from Bobby Knight!! :eek:
but...but.....he was God in Bloomington, and especially popular at Northwestern, where he handed out candy to their fans and called himself Santa Claus and Hoosier Daddy.
The REAL clown is either Coach Sampson, an idiot who can't stay off the phone, or Dickie V, a babbling toady. Still tho, we're ranked Number 9 and will play you guys soon.:)
MrsKimi
01-17-2008, 09:39 AM
To put it bluntly, nobody really cares. God's protected place in society has been in free fall ever since the Reformation. Deal
You must care - to take the time to give me your opinion, an opinion I don't care about one way or the other, Nappy.
Why don't you try showing some intelligent, original thought sometimes? Have you ever thought that perhaps you might be the reason people constantly attack you? You know, I was once attacked at all angles here, too. You know what I did? I can tell you what I didn't do, piss and moan and complain. If you want respect around here, you have to earn it. I've earned mine.
I DON'T get 'constantly' attacked. I state my opinons when I feel like it, just like you and everybody else here. It's kind of laughable that you say you've earned respect around here. From what I can see, you're fodder for a lot of jokes. But, it takes all kinds and I've known lots of your kind, sir.
I really don't feel animosity toward anybody here. I honestly like to get along, but that doesn't mean being a doormat for snot-nosed juveniles who think they know so much. I think it would behoove some of the younger people on this forum to try and actually learn from those of us who have truly 'been there, done that', but there are too many attitudes floating around this place for that happen. A shame.
rendova
01-17-2008, 09:54 AM
You seem pretty even-tempered to me, kimi.
I've not read any insults or rude remarks coming from your end at any time, nor silly statements for that matter.
Gosh, maybe i'm missing something.
Foolsworth
01-17-2008, 09:54 AM
I have the feeling that if SMW ever happened to show up in Judge Judy's courtroom, the honorable jurist would quickly wipe the floor with her.
Ya Tink'll ?
MrsKimi
01-17-2008, 09:58 AM
You seem pretty even-tempered to me, kimi.
I've not read any insults or rude remarks coming from your end at any time, nor silly statements for that matter.
Gosh, maybe i'm missing something.
I'm VERY even tempered, Ren....it's just the usual suspects who don't like the SMW people (like Nappy). I really DO like to get along, but I will voice my opinion on things that matter to me...go figure?
rendova
01-17-2008, 09:59 AM
I'm fond of the one woman judge in Florida, what's-her-name.
She's the one who sentenced a degenerate perv to a 3, 000 year sentence and then consoled him by saying if he behaved himself, he'd only have to serve half that time.
MrsKimi
01-17-2008, 10:00 AM
I'm fond of the one woman judge in Florida, what's-her-name.
She's the one who sentenced a degenerate perv to a 3, 000 year sentence and then consoled him by saying if he behaved himself, he'd only have to serve half that time.
Good for her.:D
rendova
01-17-2008, 10:00 AM
I'm VERY even tempered, Ren....it's just the usual suspects who don't like the SMW people (like Nappy). I really DO like to get along, but I will voice my opinion on things that matter to me...go figure?
Yep, there's no explaining the unknowable, or the I -WANT -to knowable.
MrsKimi
01-17-2008, 10:03 AM
Yep, there's no explaining the unknowable, or the I -WANT -to knowable.
True that, for sure!
Frogger
01-17-2008, 10:22 AM
Neither was Angelina, and THAT'S what chuckles me. Her "god's a jerk" comment was a tad Andy Kaufman-esque, IMHO. As a matter of fact, it was very similar to the misogynistic humor I used to dupe Scumbelina with when she was a noob.
I might agree with you had Angelina apologized once she realilzed how many people she had offended. She didn't. Instead, she repeated the remark in a subsequent post. She then reveled in the fact that she had managed to insult and anger so many believers. In fact she was even reprimanded for this by a moderator. It was not Andy Kaufmanesque but trollish behavior.
MrsKimi
01-17-2008, 10:26 AM
I might agree with you had Angelina apologized once she realilzed how many people she had offended. She didn't. Instead, she repeated the remark in a subsequent post. She then reveled in the fact that she had managed to insult and anger so many believers. In fact she was even reprimanded for this by a moderator. It was not Andy Kaufmanesque but trollish behavior.
:drinktoth
smartmouthwoman
01-17-2008, 10:33 AM
SMW - I suppose you can't put mods on ignore because they might need to give you a warning about your behavior. And I never said that they don't have any special privileges... of course they do, they can ban people and delete posts and all that.
Right, DF. I understand that.
Since Borg let Nappy do his talking for him, I'm not going to waste my time dragging out this 'discussion.' I asked Borg to leave me alone and hope he does so. Talking to Nappy is a waste of time since he's such an admitted liar, who would believe ANYTHING he says?
One thing I'd like to point out.... not just directed to DF, but everybody.
Me and my friends have been posting at AFN for over a year now. And before that, a bunch of us had been posting at Yahoo for 8 years. There's very little chance that anything said here is going to change either our style... or beliefs, so those who HATE me and/or my buddies should just get over it, put me on ignore, do whatever you have to do as an exercise in tolerance for those you disagree with. We don't have any immediate plans to be run off from here.
If you go to any search engine around and type in SMARTMOUTHWOMAN, you'll be directed to ME, whether I'm at AFN or Yahoo or anyplace else. Can't say the same for searching for Napsterbater nor Borghunter, so maybe that's their real BEEF? I've paid my dues by hanging around the internet long enough for my presence to be recognized, so I suggest you stop trying to 'train' me. Remember that old saying about old dogs and new tricks???
*woof woof*
;)
SMW
Foolsworth
01-17-2008, 10:47 AM
I might agree with you had Angelina apologized once she realilzed how many people she had offended. She didn't. Instead, she repeated the remark in a subsequent post. She then reveled in the fact that she had managed to insult and anger so many believers. In fact she was even reprimanded for this by a moderator. It was not Andy Kaufmanesque but trollish behavior.
What's wrong with bein a TROLL.?
Ain't that like what Howard Dean became famous fir.?
Frogger
01-17-2008, 10:54 AM
Smarty,
I don't know about other posters but I am glad that you guys came here from Yahoo. You add a different dimension to the place, sort of liven it up.
MrsKimi
01-17-2008, 11:06 AM
Thanks, Frogger!
Foolsworth
01-17-2008, 11:12 AM
Smarty,
I don't know about other posters but I am glad that you guys came here from Yahoo. You add a different dimension to the place, sort of liven it up.
Smarty's a gUy ?
No wonder I have problems relating.!
smartmouthwoman
01-17-2008, 11:35 AM
Smarty,
I don't know about other posters but I am glad that you guys came here from Yahoo. You add a different dimension to the place, sort of liven it up.
Appreciate that, Frogger. Gotta admit, it's been a little difficult being the red-headed stepchildren* for the last year. Nice to know there's SOMEBODY who wants us here.
:)
SMW
*No offense intended, DF.
DarkFantasy96
01-17-2008, 11:35 AM
Frogger - I like SMW too. She may be a litle... opinionated... :p, but most og the time I think she's ok. We don't see most of the others outside the chat central section but they all seem very nice to me.
Scumbelina
01-17-2008, 11:48 AM
Smarty,
I don't know about other posters but I am glad that you guys came here from Yahoo. You add a different dimension to the place, sort of liven it up.
Uh, does that include me too, the so-called noob?
One question:
What the hell is a NOOB, Praetell?
:confused:
DarkFantasy96
01-17-2008, 11:50 AM
Uh, does that include me too, the so-called noob?
One question:
What the hell is a NOOB, Praetell?
:confused:
Hahaha... A "noob" is a newbie.
MrsKimi
01-17-2008, 11:55 AM
Hahaha... A "noob" is a newbie.
Yeah, Scummy..it's okay!
Scumbelina
01-17-2008, 11:56 AM
Hahaha... A "noob" is a newbie.
Oh, that! Well, that's ok then. I guess I won't bludgeon Prae's head, now. :D
mikezila
01-17-2008, 11:57 AM
Hahaha... A "noob" is a newbie.
which is so much better than a "knob":rolleyes:
noobs don't know yet, but when you're dumb as a door knob, it's not going to get any better.
Scumbelina
01-17-2008, 11:58 AM
Yeah, Scummy..it's okay!
Yup, DF just informed me it means "newbie".
WHEW!
I thot I was gonna hafta get violent but apparently not.
darn
Scumbelina
01-17-2008, 12:00 PM
which is so much better than a "knob":rolleyes:
noobs don't know yet, but when you're dumb as a door knob, it's not going to get any better.
Uh, Mikey? You aint saying I'm as dumb as a doorknob, ARE YOU?
I feel my blood pressure reaching the boiling point....
smartmouthwoman
01-17-2008, 12:02 PM
Yup, DF just informed me it means "newbie".
WHEW!
I thot I was gonna hafta get violent but apparently not.
darn
Ohhhhh, get that trusty crowbar of yours after Prae's noggin, g/f. I'll give ya a quarter!
:woohoo:
mikezila
01-17-2008, 12:03 PM
Uh, Mikey? You aint saying I'm as dumb as a doorknob, ARE YOU?
I feel my blood pressure reaching the boiling point....
not you Scumster:flowers:
i know about the crowbar
Scumbelina
01-17-2008, 12:10 PM
Ohhhhh, get that trusty crowbar of yours after Prae's noggin, g/f. I'll give ya a quarter!
:woohoo:
REALLY? A whole quarter?? I'll DO IT!!
But where the Hell is he? I haven't had use my trusty crowbar on anyone's noggin in ages and I'm gettin anxious.
PRAE!! SMW IS GONNA PAY ME TO CAVE YER HEAD IN SO... WHERE THE HELL ARE YOU????
psssst, Smarty. Did I yell loudly enuff?
Scumbelina
01-17-2008, 12:14 PM
not you Scumster:flowers:
i know about the crowbar
Well, that's good Mikey. I don't wanna upset Michelle while yer laying in the intensive care unit.
And thanks for the flowers!
The Praetorian
01-17-2008, 12:44 PM
I might agree with you had Angelina apologized once she realilzed how many people she had offended. She didn't. Instead, she repeated the remark in a subsequent post.
You mean, kinda like Andy Kaufman....:eek:
She then reveled in the fact that she had managed to insult and anger so many believers. In fact she was even reprimanded for this by a moderator.
Well, I don't know if I'd use the word "reveled", but admittedly, she did think it was humorous, and for that, you're right - she was (mildly) reprimanded.
It was not Andy Kaufmanesque but trollish behavior.
Inciting people for fun is "trollish" behavior by definition, I'll give you that, but given the right circumstances, it can also be kinda funny. On that note, haven't you ever played with someone's head??? If you answer that question with a 'No', then I don't believe you, period. Anyone with a decent sense of humor and a three digit IQ has. Probably, many times....
You're very sensitive about God, and I can respect that, but to have a violent conniption fit when someone "offends" you personally is, well, how should I put this....a complete waste of time. Don't get me wrong, I, too, feel strongly about my opinions, and when I get pissed off, I'll fight back by employing my own unique brand of nastiness couched in sarcasm and dark humor. I'll insult the poster and argue their point, and I'll do it to the best of my ability, but I've NEVER wanted to "kick someone's ass" for offending my delicate sensibilities. Your opinions and feelings are your own, Frogger, and you're entitled to them like everyone else is, but I'd argue that wearing them on your shoulder's gonna shorten your lifespan by a factor of decades.
BTW, if you've REALLY never played with anyone's head before, then you're too fucking German, my friend. Lighten up. ;)
Peace.
mikezila
01-17-2008, 12:57 PM
Well, that's good Mikey. I don't wanna upset Michelle while yer laying in the intensive care unit.
And thanks for the flowers!
i've been in ICU before...it's actually kinda nice:)
no roommie boring you with their stories, you get your own remote, the nurses are hotter:thumbs:
the green jello is better too:woohoo:
but then i don't have to tell you:(
The Praetorian
01-17-2008, 01:02 PM
REALLY? A whole quarter?? I'll DO IT!!
Wow - I can only imagine what you'd do for a dollar. ;)
Relax...I didn't mean it like that....
I have a condo that needs cleaning. :)
But where the Hell is he? I haven't had use my trusty crowbar on anyone's noggin in ages and I'm gettin anxious.
PRAE!! SMW IS GONNA PAY ME TO CAVE YER HEAD IN SO... WHERE THE HELL ARE YOU????
At present, I'm in Bolingbrook, IL, on the southwest corner of I-55 and Rte. 53. :) Bring some Pine Sol - I'll reimburse you.