So...

[Beldaran]

7000 posts in So...

So...sad. :)

[Link 101]

7000 posts in So...

So...sad. :)

Ha ha ha. Thread title puns. Genius. My brother and I love using band puns.

[Masamune]

I wish this thread never came back.

[Shazza Dani]

Oh my god, Masa. I lol'd hard at your avatar. I'm saving that one.

[Archangel]

I just made some chicken salad. It's kind of like tuna salad only with chicken since fish is disgusting IMO.

By the way Masamune nice avatar.

[rock_nog]

But... but... Fish are rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which are good for you!

[Link 101]

Ever see the video of Samuel L Jackson where he is a hockey coach? That shit is hilarious. "Be a bad motha fucka."

I've been a tuna nut lately. Tuna and mustard is where it's at.

[Archangel]

It's not that I hate fish actually, allthough some taste bad. It's that I refuse to eat anything that comes from the precious waters of our blue planet.

[Russ]

It's not that I hate fish actually, allthough some taste bad. It's that I refuse to eat anything that comes from the precious waters of our blue planet.
Your loss. Fish are delicious. Especially sushi.

[The_Amaster]

Eh, I'm glad this thread is back, but I think we should all vow to post more new threads and comment on other peoples, so that all the activity doesn't glut up here.

[Fabiano the Spy]

I wish this thread never came back.
Hahaha. On a completely different note, your avatar is amazing. I actually have a replica wallet that looks just like his. "Bad Mother F*cker". The small amount of laughter and the conversations I hear people start about that movie when I pull it out to pay for something never gets old ;)

I got it from here (http://bmfwallets.com/) if I remember correctly. First one there is.

*runs away for being completely off topic*

[Russ]

Eh, I'm glad this thread is back, but I think we should all vow to post more new threads and comment on other peoples, so that all the activity doesn't glut up here.
Are you crazy? This thread is the ultimate thread!

Okay, maybe we should post more stuff in individual threads. But this is still the greatest thread ever.

[Shazza Dani]

Hahaha. On a completely different note, your avatar is amazing. I actually have a replica wallet that looks just like his. "Bad Mother F*cker". The small amount of laughter and the conversations I hear people start about that movie when I pull it out to pay for something never gets old ;)

I got it from here (http://bmfwallets.com/) if I remember correctly. First one there is.

*runs away for being completely off topic*

That's a sweet wallet.

I want to buy the yellow Mustang from Death Proof! But that's a bit out of my price range. =[

Related to that^ I've seen, like, three people who got Mustangs recently in my ghetto-ass neighborhood. How the fuck do people afford Mustangs and they live in this dunghole?

[MasterSwordUltima]

You should raid the machine at your work and put the sodas on the desk of what ever you don't like.

I actually always go home with two sodas. One for that day, and the another goes into the fridge, where I might have some of it and then save it for the next day or whatever. By the weekend, I've always got atleast 4 sodas. I plan out my survival well.

[Fabiano the Spy]

That's a sweet wallet.

I want to buy the yellow Mustang from Death Proof! But that's a bit out of my price range. =[

Related to that^ I've seen, like, three people who got Mustangs recently in my ghetto-ass neighborhood. How the fuck do people afford Mustangs and they live in this dunghole?
Tell me about it. I used to work at a grocery store and frequently I would help customers take their things out to their car for them.

There was this guy who I swear had to be a drug dealer. He came into the store and paid for the majority of his grocieries with food stamps. Every month or so, the guy had a brand new car. A NEW car. He'd sell the other one and just buy another frequently.

That stuff really pisses me off, personally. I mean, he had some sweet cars, I was jealous of the CARS...

But the guy comes in and gets his food with food stamps, but he's driving a shiney new car that he'll brag to me about as he's getting into the vehicle.

I totally hear you on that one, Shazza Dani. Things like that just prove how people will gladly abuse the system. Some people need it, then there's the scum of the earth that will use it to their advantage.

But, meh. I'm not trying to turn this into a rant that should be in GB, so I'll walk away while I'm ahead :P

EDIT: Masa and anybody else who finds his avatar funny: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ixJZevHiE0A

;)

[MasterSwordUltima]

Ahahahah, I just got a Secret Santa present today. Ahahahahah, I love getting stuff late.

[Fabiano the Spy]

Ahahahah, I just got a Secret Santa present today. Ahahahahah, I love getting stuff late.
Late? Or incredibly early? ;)

[MasterSwordUltima]

Way late. Its a satchel messager bag with a gas mask.

[Fabiano the Spy]

Way late. Its a satchel messager bag with a gas mask.
Well then, do you have any personal idea as to who it might be then? o_o

[MasterSwordUltima]

Yes. I knew who it was at Christmas time, when he told me that it would be late.

[Russ]

Hey, MSU, I've been wondering something. What is your avatar? If I remember correctly, before it was the same person, just a whole body shot.

[Shazza Dani]

What's your avatar, Russ?

[Russ]

What's your avatar, Russ?
Savato (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JPArftpTmgc), the final boss of Trauma Center: Second Opinion.

[The_Amaster]

Ohhhh, hence the title, "guilty as charged". Hehehe, funny guy.

[rock_nog]

Ia! Ia! Cthulhu Fthagn!

[MasterSwordUltima]

My avatar is a picture of me. Except its three years old or so. My fiancee did it.

[Fabiano the Spy]

About that wallet, I found a picture of me when I first got it. I look a lot different now. In this picture I was just growing my hair out of it being black, so it looks darker, etc, not a fun stage.

http://iu.outerhaven.org/uploads/ac30f29f1a524f9e9b67ae7f8a8b5298.jpg

But yeah.

Yes. I look stoned. But I'm not.

[Russ]

My avatar is a picture of me. Except its three years old or so. My fiancee did it.
You're married!?

[Masamune]

My fiancee did it.


You're married!?

Lol.

[Beldaran]

You're married!?

Just because someone has a financier doesn't mean their married.

Wait, what?

[Russ]

If his fiancee did it three years ago, well, think about it. I doubt they'd be engaged for three years.

Unless he means she's his fiancee now.

[Fabiano the Spy]

If his fiancee did it three years ago, well, think about it. I doubt they'd be engaged for three years.

Unless he means she's his fiancee now.
People can be engaged that long, mate, trust me.

And if he was married to her now, he would *probably* not refer to her as fiance now, but as wife ;)

[biggiy05]

If his fiancee did it three years ago, well, think about it. I doubt they'd be engaged for three years.

Unless he means she's his fiancee now.

You have a lot to learn yet. No offense.

My half sister has been with her now husband for 10 years, they were engaged for about two years and finally got married last August. My other half sister has been engaged for going on four. She's another story though. Let's just leave it her fiance is a tool.

[MasterSwordUltima]

She's been my fiancee for two years. She made it before I asked her to marry me.

[Anthus]

oops.

[MasterSwordUltima]

What?

[biggiy05]

What?

Who?

[Russ]

Who?
Your Mom.

[Shazza Dani]

Ooooh snap!

[rock_nog]

I think someone accidentally the thread.

[Shazza Dani]

It wasn't me.

[Prrkitty]

Eh, I'm glad this thread is back, but I think we should all vow to post more new threads and comment on other peoples, so that all the activity doesn't glut up here.

Y'all do need to realize that soon this thread will need to be closed. Because it is getting rather large and cumbersome it is causing some maintenance difficulties for those that need to maintain our online home.

I suggest y'all willingly start a part 2 so this one can be closed and possibly archived so that maintenance is easier on our admins. :)

[Russ]

What? Close this thread? Never! At least not before it reaches 10,000 posts! :)

[biggiy05]

Your Mom.

Is in Myrtle beach for the week.

On the topic of exercise. Fuck the stairmaster and the man who invented it.

edit:
What? Close this thread? Never! At least not before it reaches 10,000 posts! :)

The staff will make the call on when and if this thread is closed. The majority of the traffic shouldn't be focused in just one thread alone. It was great when it first started but there needs to be more topics in GD and other sections of the forums.

[Beldaran]

I've always hated this damn thread, and the only reason I post in it is because 90% of AGN's new posts are in here.

[Russ]

I've always hated this damn thread, and the only reason I post in it is because 90% of AGN's new posts are in here.
How can you hate this thread? I'd give you bad reputation, but I don't have it in me to five bad rep. :)

[Aegix Drakan]

DAMMIT. I just found the perfect avatar floating around on GameFAQS, on the Okami board, and BAM, their boards are down, so I can't find the image!

Why now of all times?

[Russ]

I know your frustration. Similar stuff has happened to me before.

[Aegix Drakan]

Ah! Now I got it!

[Russ]

:odd: That was my first reaction.

Pretty neat though. :)

[ShadowTiger]

Origin (http://www.somethingawful.com/d/comedy-goldmine/kirby-eats-reprise.php).

[The_Amaster]

Eh, I cna understand Bel's frustration a bit. So...does seem ot suck the life from everywhere else.an

[Russ]

Which is why it's so great. :)

So... your one stop shop for anything and everything of any value at AGN. :D

[rock_nog]

I enjoy So..., but I see Bel's point - it is frequently abused. You end up with topics that carry on for a few post which probably would've been better served by having their own threads, and you get just utterly random crap which really wasn't worth posting in the first place.

[Beldaran]

Yes. For instance, my birthday was only casually mentioned in So... No thread. I cried for three days and had to drown a kitten just to feel better. Fucking kittens.

[Link 101]

That's how it works. Someone mentions a topic in here first, so then no one feels the need to start a new threat about it. They ASSUME everyone reads this thread. I check it like once a day or so. Miss a lot of crap and just throw in my two cents at random times.

[biggiy05]

Which is why it's so great. :)

So... your one stop shop for anything and everything of any value at AGN. :D

No...that is not why it's great. That is why this thread is becoming a major problem.

[Zaphod Q. IX]

That's how it works. Someone mentions a topic in here first, so then no one feels the need to start a new threat about it. They ASSUME everyone reads this thread. I check it like once a day or so. Miss a lot of crap and just throw in my two cents at random times.
...

This is wrong.

[Link 101]

...

This is wrong.

...

Prove it.

[Pryme8]

NO! This... is... GEEEDEEEE!~!!

[Link 101]

Ha ha, what are you talking about man?

[The_Amaster]

Well, getting home from school today, there were like 10 threads with new posts in GD. Maybe this is a good sign...

[Russ]

As long as they don't replace this one, I'm fine.

Amaster, where's your avatar from?

[The_Amaster]

Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog
Absolutely great musical short film, available for watching free online. Just Google it.

[biggiy05]

As long as they don't replace this one, I'm fine.

You really need to get over this thread. It's going to be archived and when it's moved it's over.

I heard Dr. Evil's musical was funny. I'll have to check it out when I finish updating my resume.

[Russ]

You really need to get over this thread. It's going to be archived and when it's moved it's over.
That's a hard thing to do. I'll try, but no guarantee.

[Majora]

Christ haven't you people heard of IRC? AGN has its own channel you know. -_-

[Shazza Dani]

Fuck IRC.

[Russ]

IRC sucks compared to this, and can only dream of aspiring to the same heights as So...

[MasterSwordUltima]

But IRC has been around for YEARS prior to the birth of So... I prefer IRC.

[Archangel]

Drowning kittens. Awesome, will you drown puppies for me, they keep me up at night. Little fuckers. :angry:

[Link 101]

Every time I seem to go onto IRC, no one is ever on, ha ha. Even last night at like 11 there was no one on, I was surprised. I enjoy IRC, it's usually a very interesting time, ha ha.

[Archangel]

Shazza is right, fuck IRC.

[Link 101]

As of late, I can agree with that. Though, I am very glad to see more activity in other threads of the forums lately.

[Majora]

IRC sucks compared to this, and can only dream of aspiring to the same heights as So...

You have the second-highest (810 at the time of this post, with this one I myself have SIXTY.) number of posts in this thread, of course you're gonna defend it. Hell give it an hour or two of convo in IRC and you can easily reach 810 lines (line = typing something and then hitting "enter" not counting things like lol or brb or acronyms/one-word lines).

srsly, get on IRC. This thread is a giant tumor leeching money/resources and activity from teh forums D:<

well, except the ZC forums, which is mostly what I check anyways.


Shazza, you need a swift kick in your bony arse ;)

[Prrkitty]

Last Monday we had temps up into the low 70's. Today we're, currently, 46. Weather can be so fickle. Soon we'll have to buy a new AC for our bedroom.

Summer is just around the corner... :)

[MasterSwordUltima]

It's really weird out weather wise here. The thermometer in my jeep claims its 48, yet it is waaaaay warm out.
And its rainy out too, weird.

[Link 101]

Yeah, here in Erie the weather has been absolutely ridiculous. On Tuesday it was a blizzard. Then the rest of the week has been in the upper 40's to the mid 50's. It's real crazy.

[Aegix Drakan]

So yeah...since no one else has said it.

Happy Easter to all the Christians on the board!
Happy Passover to everyone who's Jewish! (That's what you celebrate at this time, right?)

And Happy Egg Day to everyone else. Please stand and listen to the Egg Day Anthem. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GNndX9qua1o)

[biggiy05]

And Happy Egg Day to everyone else. Please stand and listen to the Egg Day Anthem. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GNndX9qua1o)

I can't believe I just opened that. I hate you...

[rock_nog]

Friggin' Easter. I don't know why, but these past several days my mom has decided to launch a new volley of nagging phone calls about how I need to go to church. I mean, I suppose the honorable thing to do would be to tell the truth, but I have absolutely no interest in dealing with the aftermath of that. Well, at least there's Peeps and Cadberry eggs and the like.

[MasterSwordUltima]

AHAHAHAH, that video is no longer available. The internet strikes back.

[The_Amaster]

My Easter celebration? Watchign the 24-hour Monk marathon while eating candy and grinding in Disgaea.

[Aegix Drakan]

I can't believe I just opened that. I hate you...

Wow. Of ALL the people I could have gotten with that, I got you. Sorry, Biggiy, but I couldn't resist trying that. XD

[Russ]

I'm lying in bed sick today. Cruel, cruel irony.

Happy Easter/Passover/whatever atheists celebrate!


I don't know why, but these past several days my mom has decided to launch a new volley of nagging phone calls about how I need to go to church.
Hey, just look at things from her point of view: She believes that you're going down the road to hell, and wants to save you from eternal suffering. She's just trying to be nice.

[Shazza Dani]

I needed to go to Target today, but they're closed for Jesus or whatever. Easter fucking sucks. I can't wait until it's over. =[

[rock_nog]

Sorry to hear that, Russ. I got sick on Easter once as a kid - ugh, one of the worst days to be sick on, next to Halloween (and I've managed to be sick on Halloween, as well). And it's not even that I just gorged myself on candy those two times and made myself sick that way - no, I got sick before I even got to eat any candy, which just sucks.

And actually, Russ, my mom doesn't really believe in hell, at least in the traditional sense, and she certainly doesn't believe one will go to hell simply for not showing up for church every Sunday. It's more of a community involvement thing with her.

EDIT: Well of course eveything's closed for Easter - don't you know of the great Easter tradition of people barricading themselves up to protect themselves from the return of Zombie Christ?

[Russ]

Well of course eveything's closed for Easter - don't you know of the great Easter tradition of people barricading themselves up to protect themselves from the return of Zombie Christ?
That quote is going in my sig now. :)

[Masamune]

Walgreens was not closed. I had to work today. =\

[MasterSwordUltima]

Walgreens was not closed. I had to work today. =\

That sucks. That you work at Walgreens, that is.

[Shazza Dani]

Quickly! Someone choose if I should play Pokémon Fire Red or Leaf Green. I can't decide. O:

[Prrkitty]

I'd choose Leaf Green... 'cause I like green over red. :)

[rock_nog]

Psssh... Do it oldschool, go Red or Blue.

Ah, I'm nearly through Metroid Prime 3. You know, I'm beginning to suspect that high command is getting a little pissed with me. Here I am, important mission, save the galaxy and all that, and I'm running around every single planet I've been to looking for all the extra missile expansions and whatnot that I had missed earlier.

[Shazza Dani]

Leaf Green it is, then.

[Russ]

Neither, go with Yellow. :D

I'd say choose Leaf Green. It's got better Pokemon.


Ah, I'm nearly through Metroid Prime 3. You know, I'm beginning to suspect that high command is getting a little pissed with me. Here I am, important mission, save the galaxy and all that, and I'm running around every single planet I've been to looking for all the extra missile expansions and whatnot that I had missed earlier.
You are? I think I got less than 50% of items when I beat the game (or maybe it was around 56%, I can't remember). Just so you know, if you've got at least 50 missiles, you're good. You're charge beam will suffice in more places. You'll see why as soon as you land on Phaaze... Which is definitely the most fun planet.

[Shazza Dani]

Personally I think Fire Red has better pokemon overall, but Leaf Green has Slowpoke, and I luuurve Slowbro.

Fire Red has Arcanine and Scyther, which are good. And Electabuzz, who isn't particularly good but I love him anyway.

Leaf Green mainly just has Slowbro, but he's awesome. ♥

[The_Amaster]

I personally bought LeafGreen, but I was visiting GameCrazy the night before I left town and wanted something used and cheap, so I grabbed it.
It was a fun romp through old territory though.

[rock_nog]

You are? I think I got less than 50% of items when I beat the game (or maybe it was around 56%, I can't remember). Just so you know, if you've got at least 50 missiles, you're good. You're charge beam will suffice in more places. You'll see why as soon as you land on Phaaze... Which is definitely the most fun planet.
Partly it'ss to get the extended ending (but you only need 75% for that, and I already have that covered), but mostly it's just because I have an obsessive need to collect power-ups. I want to be able to say to my enemies "Look, I can unload 200 missiles into you without even blinking." I also want to make sure that I didn't miss any energy tanks or anything.

Also, can anyone tell me what purpose ship missile upgrades serve?

[Russ]

Personally I think Fire Red has better pokemon overall, but Leaf Green has Slowpoke, and I luuurve Slowbro.

Fire Red has Arcanine and Scyther, which are good. And Electabuzz, who isn't particularly good but I love him anyway.

Leaf Green mainly just has Slowbro, but he's awesome. ♥
Just get yellow. It has all of those. ;)

Partly it'ss to get the extended ending (but you only need 75% for that, and I already have that covered), but mostly it's just because I have an obsessive need to collect power-ups. I want to be able to say to my enemies "Look, I can unload 200 missiles into you without even blinking." I also want to make sure that I didn't miss any energy tanks or anything.

Also, can anyone tell me what purpose ship missile upgrades serve?
Ya, I didn't get the extended ending, so I'll need you to tell me what it is. :) By the way, if you get 100% of the items, you get a secret twice extended ending. So typical of Metroid games. :)

As for ship missile upgrades, I think they serve no purpose except as a random item you have to collect to get 100%.

[Shazza Dani]

I like the Advance generation better. I'm more familiar with the attacks, natures, and all that stuff. Plus I love the graphics in those games. Ruby and Sapphire weren't as pretty, but FR/LG and Emerald look great.

[Aegix Drakan]

I'm almost at Phazze as well. But that was two months ago.

Gonna wrap up no more heroes first (Just got to rank 3 yesterday! :D), and then I'll finish Metroid before moving onto...not quite sure what next.

On one hand the force unleshed (PS2) wants my attention. But I also just picked up Ratchet and clank (Played only 15 minutes in a store 3 years ago, but FREAKING LOVED IT), and I also just got Tales of symphonia's sequel. Plus, I'm playing Persona 1 on my PC, and working on that RPG project...

Oh wait...I forgot, I also have to play Xenosaga, Unlimited Saga, borrow a friend's PS2 because mine won't run Chrono Cross, and wrap up Custom robo's Grand Battle segment... Wow, I'm loaded with games, aren't I?

But (and I'm vey sad to say it), there is one game I have tha tI doubt I'm gonna finish in a lon gitme, if ever. Sonic. Freakin. Unleashed. I LOOOVE the speed levels (with the exception of chunan), but modsbannit, the ice Werehog levels are just too freaking annoying. The ice floe had that stupid PoS platforming with enemies on rickety little platforms right at the end, and now that ice temple has this TINY little walkway I need to walk on, and I'm at such a bad angle that it's next to impossible to stay on. Oh, and to make it worse, I have enemies chucking snowball while I'm at it.

... And to cap it all off if It wasn't so late right now, I'd either be doing the last dungeon of Crystal Chronicles Echoes of time (on normal), or playing Demenitum (the EU version, obviously, since they fixed the save system).


....Yeah, I have no life. Unless you count that green mushroom I Keep on my night table

[rock_nog]

Hooray, MP3 completed. Sadly, though, I was apparently two items short of 100%. Oh well. As far as the extended ending - I can't be sure, having not seen the unextended ending, but it looks to be that it's Samus going back to Elysia and watching the storm clouds while thinking of her former friends that she had to kill.

[Russ]

Ouch. That's got to be hard on her. Having to kill her own friends. Mine just ended with her flying bast Admiral Dane and giving him the thumbs up.


I like the Advance generation better. I'm more familiar with the attacks, natures, and all that stuff. Plus I love the graphics in those games. Ruby and Sapphire weren't as pretty, but FR/LG and Emerald look great.
I swear, everybody I know likes them better just because of the graphics. Sheesh, graphics don't make a game, you know.

Aegix: Is Sonic Unleashed really that good? I love the old Sonic games (Sonic 3 and Knuckles is the best sidescrolling game, except maybe Mario World), but I have to say, I've hated most of the new ones. Is it worth getting considering that I don't like the majority of the new ones? And do you need any Wii suggestions? I have a few.

[The_Amaster]

Well, Sonic Unleashed definitely isn't like the old ones, the day stages are super fast and platform-lite, while the night stages are really slow and platform heavy. However, if you don't like the newer 3-D games, rest assured, SU plays a lot better than them. The daytime stages are crazy fun and addictive, I keep playing them over and over just for the fun of it. And the nighttime stages range from mediocre to actually somewhat fun, although nowhere near the day stages. Oh, and the daytime controls are perfect. Seriously. The ability to drift, a-la Mario Kart, makes turning so much smoother and less flow-breaking. This is the best control I've ever seen Sonic have.

So yeah, I'd recommend it.
Actually, here's a YouTube link to one of the daytime stages. Its as fun as it looks, so if that looks fun, you'd enjoy it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iqa9gjkSkwk

(Oh, also, agreed on S3&K. My first platformer, still holds a really special place in my heart)

[Russ]

Okay, I guess I'll get it. You know, I'm starting to think they've run out of ideas. The storylines are starting to get really cliche.

And ya, S3&K is awesome. I've beaten it 100% with Sonic and Tails, and just beat it with Knuckles today. Now I just need to get all the Super Emeralds with him.

[The_Amaster]

Hmm, you check out the link I posted 30 seconds ago? I think you'll enjoy it. It's to the Europe-like Spagonia stage, one of my three favorites.

Yeah, Sonic 3 was the first title my brother and I bought on VC. It was like, not even a question. We poured so many hours into that game when we were younger. That, Kid Chameleon, and Shining Force.

Ooh, go for it, Hyper Knuckles is worth it.

[Aegix Drakan]

Oh? Are we talking S3&K?

My.
favourite.
sonic.
game.
EVER.

Bet in the whole series. Lots of levels, multiple paths, multiple chareacters that play similarly but different, and above all SUPER SONIC IN NORMAL LEVELS.

:P I've beaten the game all the way. All emeralds, etc. I tell ya, Super tails is soooo overpowered it's not funny.

I looove that game.

[The_Amaster]

SUPER TAILS! HOMING FLICKIES FOR THE WIN!

Yeah, I've beaten it completely as well. Geez, hours spent playing Mushroom Hill trying to get all those damn Super Emeralds.
Yeah, Sonic, Knuckles and Tails all had just different enough abilities to make each level feel different. And lets not forget a final boss fight of truly epic proportions. Damn that was a big robot.

Dude, my brother always feels ripped off after getting all the emeralds and being unable to play super in regular levels in newer games. S3 spoiled us.

[Shazza Dani]

I swear, everybody I know likes them better just because of the graphics. Sheesh, graphics don't make a game, you know.

The Advance games have better graphics and better gameplay. It's win/win. ;D

[The_Amaster]

Better gameplay? The Pokemon gameplay hasn't changed an iota in like, ever.

EDIT: Oh yeah, only complaint about S3&K? That stupid section in Carnival Night. If you've played, you know what I mean.

[Russ]

Yeah, I've beaten it completely as well. Geez, hours spent playing Mushroom Hill trying to get all those damn Super Emeralds.

Hours? It took me 20 minutes to get them all. Go into the big ring at the start, get an emerald. Restart the system, and repeat.

EDIT: Oh yeah, only complaint about S3&K? That stupid section in Carnival Night. If you've played, you know what I mean.
I know what you mean. It's so annoying.


Super tails is soooo overpowered it's not funny.
I know. That's why I love it. I beat the last boss's second part (with the fingers) without even moving. So much fun.

Hyper Sonic's nice too, but nothing beats Super Tails. I just wish you could play the Doomsday Zone with him.

[The_Amaster]

Yeah, but I was 12, and not very experienced at games. There were one or two of the stupid bonus levels that screwed me over every time. Eh,I got em all eventually.

[Russ]

Hey, I'm just fourteen. But I'll admit, save states can help a bit. :D Although now I'm to the point where I can beat all of them anyways.

[Shazza Dani]

Better gameplay? The Pokemon gameplay hasn't changed an iota in like, ever.

The entire EV/IV growth system was changed between the GB/C and GBA games, and the battle system was heavily altered.

If the remakes were identical to the origanals, save for the graphics, I might consider playing the older games. But the Advance games are just better.

[The_Amaster]

True, but EV/IVs really only matter if you battle competitively.

[Russ]

If the remakes were identical to the origanals, save for the graphics, I might consider playing the older games. But the Advance games are just better.
Um, they are, basically. IVs and EVs don't matter. I'd actually argue that Yellow's better because you get all three of the starters, plus a Pikachu that actually has defense, and won't die in one hit.

[Shazza Dani]

Screw having all three starters. They're all overpowered, it's like romping through the game with a team full of Legendaries. D:>

[Russ]

Well I like it. They're half my team. The other halfis an overpowered Pikachu, a Snorlax, (which is almost a legendary), and a sandslash (the only normal one). So ya, I guess I've got a team of five semi-legendaries and a normal. Do you call that unfair?

[Archangel]

My cockatoo laid an egg. Just thought I'll shared that with you. Anyways, good night.

[The_Amaster]

I remember in Gold beating Red and his team of Level 80-somethings with a level 74 Meganium and an level 72 Umbreon. (And a lv 60 Snorlax damage buffer for a couple turns)
Good times, good times.

[Shazza Dani]

Well I like it. They're half my team. The other halfis an overpowered Pikachu, a Snorlax, (which is almost a legendary), and a sandslash (the only normal one). So ya, I guess I've got a team of five semi-legendaries and a normal. Do you call that unfair?

It's an overpowered team, but, meh, choose whoever you want. I try to pick the pokémon I like, not necessarily based on how strong they are.

Out of the original 150 my ideal team would probably be •Slowbro •Electabuzz •Golbat •Mr. Mime •Charizard, aaand I don't know who my sixth guy would be. I usually only have five well-trained pokémon by the end of the game.

[Russ]

It's an overpowered team, but, meh, choose whoever you want. I try to pick the pokémon I like, not necessarily based on how strong they are.
Same here. I won't touch 80% of them because they're so ugly. The only thing is that I might have picked a marowak instead of a sandslash, but I found the sandshrew really early in the game at a high level, so I got it. Other than that, it's my perfect team.

[The_Amaster]

I wanna say I beat Red version with a Venusaur, a Raichu, a Dugtrio, a Pidgeot, a Snorlax and a Vaporeon.

[Russ]

When I was playing LeafGreen, I had a Blastoise, Marowak, Pidgeot, Raichu, Flareon, and Snorlax. But I got to Victory Road, got bored, and switched to Yellow. :D

So I just took this killer history test a minute ago. My teacher must be pure evil to think of some of this stuff. I've been getting 100s on every test this year, and suddenly, bam! I'm upset because my perfect record's probably ending here. :(

[Aegix Drakan]

Oh yeah, only complaint about S3&K? That stupid section in Carnival Night. If you've played, you know what I mean.

ROTATING BARREEEELL!!!! :(

I was stuck on that forever as a kid. Then, when I found the solution (without GameFAQS, I might add), I blinked and said "what the hell, that was stupid". I hated that barrel and everything it stood for.

Nnd No I don't play pokemon anymore. After the dissapointment that was Ruby/Sapphire, I gave up. I just couldn't get into diamond/pearl. I DO play red-blue once in a VERY blue moon, and also Goldversion in a very rare instance as well.

[The_Amaster]

Hmmm? Why were you disappointed with Ruby and Sapphire?

[Prrkitty]

My cockatoo laid an egg. Just thought I'll shared that with you. Anyways, good night.

Wow! I always thought cockatoos were cool. Are you gonna let her hatch it or do you not have a male for her?

[Breaker]

I'm still alive.

[Beldaran]

I'm still alive.

Damn.

[Breaker]

Damn.

Yeah, I know.

[Breaker]

Red_Dwarf.9x01.Back_To_Earth_Part_One.WS_PDTV_XviD-FoV.avi

Holy shit. I would gladly take the lives of half the members of this forum in exchange for one more episode of Red Dwarf. Christmas came early.

[The_Amaster]

...another episode of Red Dwarf!? I'd move to Fiji!
Helz yes!

[Russ]

What the heck is red dwarf?

[The_Amaster]

It's a British Sci-Fi Sitcom. Those three words should express it's awesomness.

*musing* I had Rimmer as my avatar once. I think I'll change it back...

[Beldaran]

What the heck is red dwarf?

[sigh] young people these days. :(

[Prrkitty]

What the heck is red dwarf?

One of THE BEST brit com (sci fi) shows EVER produced. I was stupid (as a teenager) and didn't watch it (didn't like it) when it first came out. I've since grown up, learned how to appreciate the idiosyncrasies of some TV shows... and now LOVE Red Dwarf.

[The_Amaster]

My mom got me hooked on her taped episodes when I was ten. She only had about 15 though, so thank god for DVD collections.

[Dechipher]

I am not familiar with Red Dwarf, but to my credit I do not watch television, so.....I'm barely familiar with most shows. I watch the American version of The Office sometimes, but only on DVD collections.

[Russ]

I watch very little TV. Mainly just my DVD collection of Get Smart. I love that show so much.

[Beldaran]

I don't watch TV either, but I do keep an eye out on the internet for word of a good show and then I watch it on DVD. For instance, I can't remember the last time I watched FOX, and yet I have 4 seasons of House on DVD.

[Russ]

I'm going to Hawaii tomorrow, and I won't be back until Tuesday the 28th. Just thought I'd let you guys know.

[rock_nog]

And while you're gone, we'll be busy converting this place into a forum devoted to Richard Dawkins. Mwahahahahahahaha!!! Just kiddin' - what the heck are you going to Hawaii for, anyway? Going to check up on Obama's birth certificate?

[Breaker]

Life is getting weirder and weirder by the hour. There's not enough time to understand everything, so when do you give up on trying?

[The_Amaster]

You don't give up. You learn to discern what's important for you to understand and what's not.

[Aegix Drakan]

Life is getting weirder and weirder by the hour. There's not enough time to understand everything, so when do you give up on trying?

Why stop trying? Learning about weird stuff makes life interesting.

However, if by weirder and weirder, you mean humans and their behaviour in general, then I suggest you give up right now. There is NO way to explain the idiocy of the general population (and I don't think anyone on this site is part of that group).

[Russ]

And while you're gone, we'll be busy converting this place into a forum devoted to Richard Dawkins. Mwahahahahahahaha!!! Just kiddin' - what the heck are you going to Hawaii for, anyway? Going to check up on Obama's birth certificate?
Wow, I laughed so hard on that one. Basically, now that our kitchen is redone, the floors don't match. So to retain them, they need us out of the house, and they pay for 60% of the price. So we're going to Hawaii for the fun of it. :)

Oh, and if you want my opinion on Richard Dawkins, I truly believe that he believes in God and hates God with a burning passion. Just my theory though.

[Beldaran]

Oh, and if you want my opinion on Richard Dawkins, I truly believe that he believes in God and hates God with a burning passion. Just my theory though.

Well then it's obvious that you haven't read his books.

[Masamune]

I think Breaker is tripping balls.

[Breaker]

for the last 4 months straight.

[Prrkitty]

I'm going to Hawaii tomorrow, and I won't be back until Tuesday the 28th. Just thought I'd let you guys know.

What island are you going to? I've been to Kauai, Hawaii. Paul took me when Intel sent him there. We spent 11 days. It's beautiful. Very laid back and very calming. :)

[Shazza Dani]

Very laid back and very calming. :)

Unless there's snakes on the plane! D:>!!

[The_Amaster]

Snakes? Snakes! SNAAAAAAAAKES!!

[Shazza Dani]

This morning I was playing with Akinator again. That thing is still awesome.

http://en.akinator.com/

EDIT: Awh, the website is buggy now. =[

[ShadowTiger]

It guessed Jim Raynor, Ratchet (From Ratchet & Clank), Sarah Kerrigan, (I even said she was a Star early on.) and Doctor Manhattan correctly. (It even featured the dangly bits in the picture. D: WHY.) Then it got an SQL Error just when I was about to start to describe Duke from Starcraft.

[Shazza Dani]

I managed to stump it with Paul F. Tompkins. But it guessed some obscure people like Linetrap, Candlejack, and

Wow. Nobody appreciates a Candlej*** joke. I risked my life for nothing. D:<

[The_Amaster]

Oooh, heh, I didn't catch that. Man, it has been too long since I watched that show.

[Archangel]

We went to see a possible place for me, my mom, and my sister to rent today. It was okay. Damn, divorce sucks... Then again, I get loads of sympathy from my friends. I just wish we didn't have to get rid of all these animals. Including me cockatoo. :(

[Prrkitty]

Weird weather we're having here west of Portland, Oregon.

Monday - 81 (close to a record)

Tuesday - 83 (broke record - old record was 78)

Wednesday (today) - current temp at 12:26p (pacific) 55

I really hope we don't have a hot dry... LONG ASS... summer

[The_Amaster]

Weather's been a tad odd he re as well. Randomly swinging between cold rain and warm sun the past week or so.

[rock_nog]

Woo hoo, the weather is great outside here. High is gonna be like 82. It's also windy, so if I find the time, I might go fly a kite. The only drag is, the weather is warm, the grass is green, but we don't quite have leaves on the trees yet - they're still all just beginning to bud.

[Aegix Drakan]

Oh. MY. GOSH.

I am so pissed. I took the wrong bus home today. I saw a bus about to leave the "docking" station for the 47, which goes pretty close to my house. So I RUSHED onto the bus, and didn't check the number, thinking it was the 47. ...Well, it wasn't. It was another bus that doesn't go to ANY terminus.

As a result I had to change busses several times and wait a long long time at a random intersection. I lost 2 hours trying to save 10 minutes.

>_<

[The_Amaster]

Heh, at least you haven't waited for a bus that was an hour late in a blizzard. that was a fun day.

[Aegix Drakan]

Heh, at least you haven't waited for a bus that was an hour late in a blizzard. that was a fun day.

Been there, weathered that. ...wait...I think that was only a half an hour...But close enough,I guess.


...oh yeah... then there was that time I stood outside my local Toys R us for a solid 3 hours in the cold and snow to buy my Wii, but since I did that willingly, I guess it doesn't count.


So, yes, I know it's not fun. Standing around in the cold is no fun at all.

[jerome]

I finally got to ride my motorcycle out since February. We had a day in February that was almost 80 here in KC,MO area. Been way too cold at 6am to ride it to work until lately. This morning would've been great if it hadn't have been for the rain. Of course on the way home it was bright and shiny.

Also I have a guitar recital for the music school I go to on SAT. I'm going to rock out with my BACH out!! It's actually for a grade of sorts. If I do great, there's a better chance at me getting a scholarship again for next year.

Hopefully I got the right thread for random shi... Stuff. And I hope it doesn't sound like a twitterhead was here.

[ShadowTiger]

...oh yeah... then there was that time I stood outside my local Toys R us for a solid 3 hours in the cold and snow to buy my Wii, but since I did that willingly, I guess it doesn't count.I remember that wait for Brawl.For five hours, we waited outside of that GameStop. I could not believe the number of Smash-related conversations there are to be told.

Then there was the time that I had to wait about three hours for a bus home, having arrived at the bus stop at about 11:45 in the evening. It was just me on that bus. ...

[Fabiano the Spy]

I remember that wait for Brawl.For five hours, we waited outside of that GameStop. I could not believe the number of Smash-related conversations there are to be told.

Then there was the time that I had to wait about three hours for a bus home, having arrived at the bus stop at about 11:45 in the evening. It was just me on that bus. ...
I'm sorry, but no game is worth 5 hours outside gamestop for that. Not to me, anyways.

The most I waited for any midnight release was 20 minutes out in the cold, and it's because I paid over 400 dollars to get the item I was waiting to be released. :\

[jerome]

I think the most I've ever waited in the cold for something was about 20 minutes for Best Buy to open for the day after Thanksgiving Sale. It was kind of funny actually. There were people tailgating in the parking lot with BBQ grills for food and heat. I got there I guess after all of the hot dogs must've been gone. I was standing in line to get the new HD-DVD players that were on sale that also came with 10 free HD movies. I'm sure everyone knows WHY they were on sale now, to get rid of them.

And that's why I hate BluRay, even if it does look great. I'd go into more of it, but then it'd belong in GB instead. :tongue:

I did fall asleep once in my car in my driveway. It was freezing outside and I was so dead tired. I woke up colder than I have ever been. I got inside and couldn't get warm. When I breathed out, my breath was also cold (while I was inside). I stripped down and grabbed my robe and stood over a space heater to try and warm up, but couldn't. So I just jumped in bed and shivered myself to sleep. I didn't even get sick, which is kind of odd.

[MasterSwordUltima]

Lmfao, I walked into my Gamestop, grabbed a copy of Brawl and the guide (since it's a good game, always fun to have that extra), paid, and went out. Was in the store for maybe 5 minutes tops. You guys are doing it wrong.

[The_Amaster]

I got my Brawl at GameCrazy, which is in the same building as our local Hollywood video, so the line just wound through the video store. It wasn't that bad.

[Aegix Drakan]

HA! My best friend waited in line in the cold for 2 hours, and got his copy...and then his parents gave him a copy of the game as a surprise the same week.

:P He then passed me the extra copy as an early birthday gift. I had to wait zero hours. WHAHAHAHAHAHAHA.


Also, ST I loooove that avatar. I can practically imagine the metroid saying "plz don't squeeze meeeee mommy!!" in a small high pitched squeal, before samus gives it an affectionate squeeze, and it squeals in fear. XD

[ShadowTiger]

Heh, thanks. :p http://pixelninja.se/photo.html had 'em. She's very, very good at what she does.

[Shazza Dani]

What's with the pleather suit? Is this B&D Samus? D:

[jerome]

It's SaMus (S&M Samus)

Where in the world does she get all of those props for the stuff. I thought the giant Goomba was kind of out there, but then the MP varia suit. If she makes them, she's real good! If not, she's got a lot of money and they're really good.

[The_Amaster]

HahahahaHAHAHAHheeeheeheeheeheearghhhhhh*collapse*

So, it's hot and humid right? Feels like Summer, not kidding.
My brother and I leave the house at 8:50, on our bikes, ot ride a mile and a half to school, because there's set construction for Drama club today.

We arrive at 9:06 to find our stage filled with the school band, because it turns out that there was a concert today (that our tech manager forgot about, even though he's in band)
So, obviously, the build day is canceled, as our stuff is backstage, the band is frontstage, and theres no quiet and/or surreptitious way to get it. Rode there in the heat for nothing.
...
it gets better
...
this concert?
my brother is supposed to be in it. Like, in his tux. On stage. At 9:15. In seven minutes.
Needless to say, several frantic calls ensued in which parents scrambled for clothing, drove out to the school, dropped them off to the figure of a boy who promptly starts running flat out towards the bathroom to change before his section of the band goes on.

I left as he was running. I think he might make it.

[gdorf]

Weird weather we're having here west of Portland, Oregon.

Monday - 81 (close to a record)

Tuesday - 83 (broke record - old record was 78)

Wednesday (today) - current temp at 12:26p (pacific) 55

I really hope we don't have a hot dry... LONG ASS... summer

Its been amazing! I went hiking in the gorge Saturday, Monday, and Tuesday.

[Aegix Drakan]

Wow, Amaster. Madness. :P

My family has had so issues like that, but nothing THAT crazy.

[Beldaran]

I love the weather we're having in Texas right now. It's ~70-80 degrees and sunny every single day, with the occasional violent thunderstorm. So awesome.

[Prrkitty]

Its been amazing! I went hiking in the gorge Saturday, Monday, and Tuesday.

OH? Up to the Falls? I'm jealous either way. We drive by the there (the Falls) all the time (when heading East ... for family gathers in Idaho)... but we've yet to stop by there. Maybe one day.

I'd like to go back to Mt. St. Helens soon... and see what all has changed over there. I'd also like to go to Depot Bay, Oregon ... to the Sea Hag Restaurant for a bowl of their MOSTEST DELICIOUS Clam Chowder. :)

4/25/09 @ 12:50p (pacific) --- By the way - HEY RUSSELL... how's Hawaii?

[KingOfHeart]

I'm back!
Now, within a few hours I'll leave for a few months until I get bored again.

[biggiy05]

I'm back!
Now, within a few hours I'll leave for a few months until I get bored again.

See ya.

[Russ]

I'm back from Hawaii! Sure was fun.

Have I missed anything here?

[jerome]

Just some people saying the other sucks or is stupid. So not really.

Let me be the first to throw in the cheesy stupid pun:

Did you get leied while you were there?

Just kidding. Hope it was for something fun and not like a root canal.

[ShadowTiger]

Ditto. :)

Happy Birthday, pryme8, and wherever you are, Toolie. Be well!

[Russ]

JLet me be the first to throw in the cheesy stupid pun:

Did you get leied while you were there?

Well, I did see a fake license plate that said something along those lines. :)

And happy birthday Pryme8! Have a great day!

[Aegix Drakan]

oh my gosh.

I finally understand...

Pryme8. Prime-ate.

now I get it.

[Russ]

Oh gosh, I didn't realize that! Creepy.

In other news, the MR Real i, an M3 which works on the DSi, comes out early May! I finally have a reason to get a DSi!

[Breaker]

oh my gosh.

I finally understand...

Pryme8. Prime-ate.

now I get it.

don't reproduce.

[The_Amaster]

Didn't we go over this in a GB thread like months ago? I remember a similar epiphany moment among some other members...

So, my ex-girlfriend finally admits breaking up with me was a mistake. Of course, we're both in relationships now, so that doesn't mean much.

[Aegix Drakan]

don't reproduce.

...'scuse, me but even I, the master of terrible puns, can be stumped sometimes.

[erm2003]

Even with the avatar it didn't make sense huh? LOL.

Happy birthday Pryme8!

[moocow]

I just wanted to point out that my totally awesome thread here is on it's way to the 2 year mark.

Go me.

[Russ]

Congrats Moocow! You have made an amazing thread!

[Prrkitty]

Woohoo... way to go Moo!!! Has any other thread hit a multi-year achievement... other than threads in FG (Forum Games)?

[Beldaran]

2 years is a good age for abortion.

[biggiy05]

2 years is a good age for abortion.

Nobody is holding a gun to your head making you read this thread or post in it. Sooner or later it will be archived. Until then deal with it.

[Beldaran]

Until then deal with it.

I deal with it by mocking it. You'll just have to learn to deal with that.

[punkonjunk1024]

Holy shit, this thread is still around from the LAST TIME I was active? That's awesome.

Man, I posted some stupid stuff last time I was active. Not as bad as when I was a kid, but I didn't even understand some of the stuff I typed. I know I sometimes assume people are in my head when I say stuff...

But I sure hope I don't do that still.

[ShadowTiger]

I feel so trapped (http://heaven666.org/help-i-am-drunk-and-cannot-get-up-34371.php)...

[punkonjunk1024]

oh man, I lol'd. I'm glad I've never got so drunk as to hurt myself repeatedly.

[Breaker]

oh man, I lol'd. I'm glad I've never got so drunk as to hurt myself repeatedly.

that's the best part.

[Fabiano the Spy]

Old, but still funny. (http://www.funnies.com/rapistsearch.jpg)

[jerome]

I'd never seen that one! That's freakin hilarious! I wonder how many calls they got?

[Fabiano the Spy]

http://files.outerhaven.org/ScreenHunter_02%20Dec.%2015%2012.48.gif

[The_Amaster]

*sigh* Lame
My dad took me up to the Apple Store today to pick out my new laptop as a graduation present. (Please, no grief about 'haha, apple sucks". I'm looking at you Bel)
We get it back home, it's all good, I'm setting it up, than ten minutes in, my entire screen fades to gray, with pinstripes. Like...glitchy gray pinstripes.
After time with tech support, they figure it's a problem with the graphics card.
All I gotta do is trade it in.

I just wish I didn't live an hour from the nearest store. Fun trip tomorrow.

I mean,I'm not really frustrated with Apple. As soon as it became clear it was a hardware issue, they immediately said I should just trade it in at no charge. I just wish I lived closer.


And for the record, the reason I'm getting a Mac?
a.) I can install XP in parallel, run my PC programs when I need to, and b.) my dad, being a professional graphic artist, can outfit me with Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Flash, Dreamweaver, etc, etc, a bunch of top notch stuff.

[Beldaran]

(Please, no grief about 'haha, apple sucks". I'm looking at you Bel)

I do not think Apple sucks or that they make bad computers. I just don't think their computers justify the higher prices and I find Apple's marketing to be horribly annoying.

I don't like it when a company founded by nerds tells me I'm not hip because I use Windows. The more Apple tries to get me to worry about being hip, the higher I hike my pants and higher up on my nose I push my reading glasses.

Also, almost no games run on Apple computers, a one button mouse is undesirable, iTunes is an annoying, invasive application that I do not want, iPods and iPhones are ridiculously overpriced, U2 is the worst band in history, and none of the software the I use on a daily basis is available for Mac.

I in no way fault other people for using Mac if it fits their needs. It just doesn't fit mine, and I'm glad because their marketing is horrible and obnoxious.

[Russ]

I feel for you Amaster. I'm about 45 minutes away from the nearest mall.

So on my history test on World War II, one of the questions is "Japanese-Americans on the west coast were relocated in 1942 to _______ camps." Further down on the page, a question says "Why were Japanese-Americans on the west coast put in internment camps, and what is your opinion on whether this was right or wrong." I was laughing pretty hard at it. :D

[Shazza Dani]

For me it's about 45 minutes to walk to the nearest mall.

[Russ]

Where do you live?

[Shazza Dani]

Monroeville PA. Near the Monroeville Mall, where they filmed Dawn of the Dead. http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a40/tdrisko/plz/imnerdplz.gif

[MasterSwordUltima]

That's creepy how you live so close to me.

[Shazza Dani]

Oh really? D: Where do you live?

[Fabiano the Spy]

*sigh* Lame
My dad took me up to the Apple Store today to pick out my new laptop as a graduation present. (Please, no grief about 'haha, apple sucks". I'm looking at you Bel)
We get it back home, it's all good, I'm setting it up, than ten minutes in, my entire screen fades to gray, with pinstripes. Like...glitchy gray pinstripes.
After time with tech support, they figure it's a problem with the graphics card.
All I gotta do is trade it in.

I just wish I didn't live an hour from the nearest store. Fun trip tomorrow.

I mean,I'm not really frustrated with Apple. As soon as it became clear it was a hardware issue, they immediately said I should just trade it in at no charge. I just wish I lived closer.


And for the record, the reason I'm getting a Mac?
a.) I can install XP in parallel, run my PC programs when I need to, and b.) my dad, being a professional graphic artist, can outfit me with Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Flash, Dreamweaver, etc, etc, a bunch of top notch stuff.
The Apple store where I bought my Mac was a 2 hour drive, and that's the closest one :\ So I feel for you.

Also:
http://iu.outerhaven.org/uploads/0104e5eeb33dca96eb23be3587c764ad.png

[jerome]

I feel for you Amaster. I'm about 45 minutes away from the nearest mall.

So on my history test on World War II, one of the questions is "Japanese-Americans on the west coast were relocated in 1942 to _______ camps." Further down on the page, a question says "Why were Japanese-Americans on the west coast put in internment camps, and what is your opinion on whether this was right or wrong." I was laughing pretty hard at it. :D
"internment" camps huh? That's what they are calling them? My history teacher just called them what they were, concentration camps. He even said that the US put out all kinds of propaganda about how Germany was doing this, but didn't mention that they were themselves. From what I recall, the US wasn't gassing them, but many did die in them.



Monroeville PA. Near the Monroeville Mall, where they filmed Dawn of the Dead. http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a40/tdrisko/plz/imnerdplz.gif
Did you get to be a zombie for the movie?

[Shazza Dani]

lol No. The movie is a bit older than I am. O:

[Russ]

"internment" camps huh? That's what they are calling them? My history teacher just called them what they were, concentration camps. He even said that the US put out all kinds of propaganda about how Germany was doing this, but didn't mention that they were themselves. From what I recall, the US wasn't gassing them, but many did die in them.

Kind of funny, my book had a whole section on them being called concentration camps. I can tell you, although it was wrong that they were put in internment camps, they were certainly not concentration camps.

[Beldaran]

although it was wrong that they were put in internment camps, they were certainly not concentration camps.

What is the difference?

[Russ]

Internment camps: Camps where Japanese were relocated so they would be away from the coast, because a Japanese sub surfaced off the coast of Oregon, and everybody thought that a Japanese invasion was coming.

Concentration camps: Camps where Hitler unleashed his hatred against the Jews by systematically murdering them, then burning the bodies.

Surely you can see the difference. I'm not saying I agree with the decision for the internment camps, but they were certainly not concentration camps.

[Beldaran]

Incorrect. Not all German concentration camps were death camps. Many were work camps, and/or just internment camps.

Correct definition:

Internment Camp: A military controlled enclosure where a powerful state entity imprisons individuals it fears or loathes.

Concentration Camp: A military controlled enclosure where a powerful state entity imprisons individuals it fears or loathes.

Some concentration camps were death camps. Some were not. All were internment camps.

I am not arguing for a moral equivalency between death camps and Japanese internment camps. However, there is, in reality, no difference between a concentration camp and an internment camp. They are synonyms.

A concentration camp where genocide took place is a subset of internment camps, not a separate entity. The USA did not commit genocide against the Japanese prisoners. However, it is an undeniable fact that the USA imprisoned its citizens on racial/nationalist grounds.

[Russ]

Well, with that definition, I guess they were concentration camps. However, when most people think of concentration camps, they think of Nazi death camps. So labeling the camps Japanese-Americans were sent to as concentration camps can be very, very misleading.

[rock_nog]

Well, the problem of concentration camps being confused with death camps is more a problem of lack of knowledge rather than a problem of linguistic clarity, if you ask me. It's like how many people confuse the term "scientific theory" with the layman's definition of a theory. You don't revise the language because people are ignorant.

[Beldaran]

You don't revise the language because people are ignorant.

Exactly. Facts are not a democracy. "Most people" is not a measuring stick with which to measure the legitimacy of an idea.

"Most people" think American Idol is a good show. I loathe the idea that all language and ideas must conform to the drooling, lethargic stupidity of "most people".

"Most people" don't read books or know anything about history, political theory, science, philosophy, or basic logic.

[Modus Ponens]

... labeling the camps Japanese-Americans were sent to as concentration camps can be very, very misleading.

I think not calling them concentration camps is what's misleading.

[jerome]

lol No. The movie is a bit older than I am. O:
I thought you meant the remake. If it was where the original one took place, oops... :rolleyes:

[Shazza Dani]

Yeah, I was talking about the original; the remake was shot in a different location (in Canada, I think).

[Russ]

Exactly. Facts are not a democracy. "Most people" is not a measuring stick with which to measure the legitimacy of an idea.

However, language does tend to change as people do. It's an inevitable fact, and we might as well just go with it.

[The_Amaster]

Well, just got back from ACen, Chicago's local giant anime/video game/geek convention, and man am I tired. The two main areas are connected by a two hundred yard skybridge, and that got old real fast. But picked up a geat Star Trek poster, some tips on DMing, and a lot of other miscilanious stuff.

So, yeah, goingto bed now...

[jerome]

However, language does tend to change as people do. It's an inevitable fact, and we might as well just go with it.
Yup. Just like cancer used to be known as "consumption". They didn't die of cancer, they died of consumption. Language is wierd. At least English anyways. I don't know enough of any others to say the same about them. From what little I know about Spanish, it seems to make sense most of the time (rules and such).


I went on a 400mile motorcycle ride today, and got paid for doing it. I volunteered myself for a service call to some place about 200 miles from where I live. I figured I'd be out riding anyways, at least doing something for work I can get paid for it. They are also paying for gas, mileage, and me hourly at overtime of time-and-a-half. 10 1/2hours. Almost 2hrs were actually spent working on the equipment.

[punkonjunk1024]

I'm tired.

I just typed "internal" as "internetal"

Too much sex.

[Russ]

Yup. Just like cancer used to be known as "consumption". They didn't die of cancer, they died of consumption. Language is wierd. At least English anyways. I don't know enough of any others to say the same about them. From what little I know about Spanish, it seems to make sense most of the time (rules and such).


I went on a 400mile motorcycle ride today, and got paid for doing it. I volunteered myself for a service call to some place about 200 miles from where I live. I figured I'd be out riding anyways, at least doing something for work I can get paid for it. They are also paying for gas, mileage, and me hourly at overtime of time-and-a-half. 10 1/2hours. Almost 2hrs were actually spent working on the equipment.
Yes, I agree, English is strange. I know a good bit of Latin, and it makes sense most of the time. Every now and then there's a very strange grammar rule, but for the most part, it's extremely logical.

You got payed to motorcycle? Sounds fun.

[biggiy05]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v260/biggiy05/0510090910a.jpg

Yeah I'm awesome because I posted a picture of my squad with the light bar on. The van style squad next to me is a piece. I <3 my box truck.

[rock_nog]

Argh... I swear, if I hear one more word about Mustard-Gate, my head is going to implode.

[MasterSwordUltima]

If I hear one more thing about swine flu, my head is going to implode.

[Russ]

I know what you mean. It's annoying how many people are panicking about it.

[biggiy05]

Argh... I swear, if I hear one more word about Mustard-Gate, my head is going to implode.

Mustard-Gate


If I hear one more thing about swine flu, my head is going to implode.


Swine flu A.K.A. H1N1 virus.

[jerome]

I find it weird that people keep naming flus and such after animals. Chicken Pox, Mad Cow Disease (I know it affected cows, but it would people sick too), Avian Flu, Swine Flu, Rosie O'Donnell... you see the pattern here?

What happened to cool disease names like Scarlet Fever, The Black Plague, Leprosy, Paris Hilton... Where's the originality anymore?

Also, do we really need a new name each year for the flu? Can't it be just "the flu" like it has been for years now? Ever wonder if maybe the beef industry has just been trying to drum up business for their loss from the Mad Cow Disease that ruined a bunch of beef? Poulrty... Pork...
My guess is that next years flu pandemic will be something to do with either fish or goats.
Oceanianic Flu
Or maybe
Goat Raper's Flu
Now that last one would be funny. "Boss, I can't come into work, Doc says I have 'Goat Raper's Flu', I'm really sick." Boss-"I'll say... You're fired! You sick wierdo!"

[Russ]

I still say the best was the old name for AIDS. GRID: Gay related immunodeficiency disease. Try explaining that one to your boss. :D

[Beldaran]

Argh... I swear, if I hear one more word about Mustard-Gate, my head is going to implode.

What the hell is mustard-gate?

[rock_nog]

What the hell is mustard-gate?
Ugh, for some reason, the media saw fit to cover Obama ordering a burger for lunch. That part baffles me. And then, for some reason, Sean Hannity felt the need to make fun of Obama for ordering a burger with mustard and no ketchup. That part also baffles me. May the man never see the inside of a Whataburger, is all I've got to say. And then, he decided that a Grey Poupon commercial is an accurate representation of the sort of people who consume $2-a-bottle dijon mustard. And now no one will shut up about it, and I'm just sick to death of it.

[Prrkitty]

What the hell is mustard-gate?

http://www.newmajority.com/ShowScroll.aspx?ID=deee68fd-d510-43d1-8b52-656f064b0aa6

If I'm reading this right ... it all has to do with what all you put, or don't put, on your hamburger.

<just shakes my head> Like there aren't more important things to talk/worry about... jeesh...

[Russ]

I'm sick of the media covering and glorifying everything Obama does. When he got elected, I was thinking "Well, at least now we'll start hearing some good things about the President." But now I'm sick of it. Everything he does, they report about, and then praise.

[Shazza Dani]

Stop watching the news. Problem solved.

[Aegix Drakan]

Ugh, for some reason, the media saw fit to cover Obama ordering a burger for lunch. That part baffles me. And then, for some reason, Sean Hannity felt the need to make fun of Obama for ordering a burger with mustard and no ketchup. That part also baffles me. May the man never see the inside of a Whataburger, is all I've got to say. And then, he decided that a Grey Poupon commercial is an accurate representation of the sort of people who consume $2-a-bottle dijon mustard. And now no one will shut up about it, and I'm just sick to death of it.

...What the hell. Isn't there...you know...some actual NEWS they could cover?!?

[Russ]

...What the hell. Isn't there...you know...some actual NEWS they could cover?!?
Like I said, most of the news stations try to avoid actually broadcasting the news and instead focus on every single thing Obama does.

[ShadowTiger]

One of my favorite images of all time (http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b117/BH4/Random%20Images/HowToStopTerrorismSigns.gif). I'm a sucker for ambiguous comedy.

[rock_nog]

The fact of the matter is we don't have enough news to fill the demands of 24-hour news channels, and so they must invent news. It's not some Obama-loving conspiracy, as Russ would have us believe, it's just that frankly, what else are they supposed to cover?

[Russ]

One of my favorite images of all time (http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b117/BH4/Random%20Images/HowToStopTerrorismSigns.gif). I'm a sucker for ambiguous comedy.
Wow, that is hilarious! :laughing:

The fact of the matter is we don't have enough news to fill the demands of 24-hour news channels, and so they must invent news. It's not some Obama-loving conspiracy, as Russ would have us believe, it's just that frankly, what else are they supposed to cover?
Just saying, did they ever do that with Bush unless it was something negative?

[rock_nog]

I know you're probably too young to remember the beginning of the Iraq war, but goddamn they wouldn't shut up about that. They were all fighting each other over the most exclusive coverage of shit being blown up. I know it might not seem like it now, but when the Iraq war first started, the major news stations were tripping over themselves to cover that shit, and absolutely none of that coverage was remotely critical of the Bush administration because they were afraid of losing their exclusives.

[Modus Ponens]

Btw, consumption is tuberculosis, not cancer.

[jerome]

Huh... Well the person that told me that was way off then. I just thought it was odd. Come to find out, it was just wrong. Thanks for the correction. I guess it's still kind of odd to have a wierd name for it though.


Just saying, did they ever do that with Bush unless it was something negative?

He once got a shoe thrown at him... And he also once choked on a pretzel... Yup, those were about it for positives. Actually I think it's just that he was just too easy to make him look like an idiot. Sorry to any of his supporters, but the guy kept doing a lot of it to himself. He once referred to hispanic people as "Hispanos", the terrorists once "misunderestimated" us, he kept saying "nucUlar" even after his wife pointed it out to him on public TV, and the list goes on and on. Yes I'm sure the media has a lot to do with it oin what the look to report. Currently Obama is supposed to be the savior of the US because... I don't know really. If something actually gets an actual fix, rather than supposed to have worked, I'd be interested in that. Until then... What do you get on your cheeseburger?

[ShadowTiger]

Off topic, as the topic may be:

Continuity fail:

I just watched an article on the news about the Cyclone Rollercoaster at Coney Island, the world famous old amusement park of the 1930s located near Brooklyn, NY. The news team filled all of the ride's cars with guests, and sent them off to do an interview on it while the ride was in motion, viewing the scene from the nose of the first car facing the rest of the cars.

Midway through the interview, everyone except the people in the first car suddenly disappeared. We were all left thinking, "Wow, that is one strong rollercoaster."

They all conveniently reappeared when the car reentered the track station.