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Can Stephen Hawking Really Play Dance Dance Revolution?
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Discussion Overview
The thread discusses the humorous implications of Stephen Hawking playing Dance Dance Revolution, focusing on the reactions to his performance and the perceptions of his abilities in a social context. The conversation includes elements of humor, commentary on disability, and social interactions.
Discussion Character
- Exploratory
- Debate/contested
Main Points Raised
- Some participants suggest that Hawking's use of wheels gives him an unfair advantage in the game, implying he would not miss any pads.
- Others express discomfort with the humor surrounding the situation, indicating that laughing at the handicapped feels wrong, yet acknowledge the comedic value of the video.
- There are comments about Hawking's social life, with some participants joking about his appeal to women, referencing his intelligence and unique characteristics.
- One participant finds the combination of the video and its soundtrack particularly amusing, highlighting the role of humor in the discussion.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants express mixed feelings about the humor in the situation, with some finding it funny while others feel it is inappropriate. There is no consensus on the appropriateness of the humor or the implications of Hawking's abilities.
Contextual Notes
The discussion reflects varying attitudes towards disability and humor, with some comments relying on stereotypes or assumptions about social interactions involving individuals with disabilities.
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jimmy p
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HEY! he is cheating! all those wheels means that he isn't going to miss one of the pads!
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Trogdor
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that just seems wrong on so many levels...not sayin it didnt amuse me...poor guy
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Gara
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poor guy!? man he gets ALL the ladys at partys!
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ShawnD
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Gara said:
Telling women that you have an abnormally large medulla will work wonders
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tribdog
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Nothing is funnier than laughing at the handicapped. I wouldn't have even cracked a smile at this video if there wasn't a soundtrack. The singing along with the song cracked me up.
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Tsu
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WHAT?! He has an abnormally large medulla OBLONGATA!?? (I always liked that word for some reason...ShawnD said:Telling women that you have an abnormally large medulla will work wonders
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