Penguin Slapping: Blimey, Bullying Penguins!

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around a humorous video of penguins, specifically focusing on a scene where one penguin appears to slap another. Participants share their reactions, interpretations, and humorous takes on the video, exploring themes of humor, perception, and the implications of the depicted behavior.

Discussion Character

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants express disbelief regarding the authenticity of the video, with one stating they initially thought it was real.
  • Others argue that the penguin's actions appear fake, suggesting it may not be a genuine display of behavior.
  • A participant comments on the broader implications of the video, claiming it reflects discrimination against penguins.
  • Several participants find the video humorous, sharing their laughter and enjoyment of the content.
  • There is a playful exchange regarding the identity of the penguins, with one participant questioning the difference between "penguins" and "penguinos."
  • Some participants express offense at the thread, leading to a humorous back-and-forth about the reasons for their offense.
  • A speculative comment suggests that the "fake" penguin could represent a corporate rivalry, humorously linking it to Microsoft and Linux.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally share a humorous perspective on the video, but there is disagreement regarding its authenticity and the appropriateness of the content, with some finding it offensive while others do not.

Contextual Notes

Some participants reference external links and videos, which may not be accessible to all. The discussion includes varying interpretations of humor and offense, reflecting personal perspectives rather than a unified stance.

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Readers interested in humorous interpretations of viral videos, discussions on animal behavior in media, or those exploring the social dynamics of online humor may find this thread engaging.

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Penguin slapping...

Have you seen this??

http://img4.exs.cx/img4/4931/PenguinSlap.gif

Blimey, bullying penguins. Whatever next!
 
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What an unbelievable sucker-punch. Automatic disqualification.
 
I thought that was real at first
 
yomamma said:
I thought that was real at first

You mean it isn't??
:cry:
 
no, look at the penguin that's slapping. It looks fake
 
This is an abomination and shows how penguins are discriminated against in this nation! We will have our day!
 
Isn't there a difference between penguins and penguinos?
 
I got a great laugh out of that. Thanks AB.
 
aww the poor fellow falls face first!
 
  • #10
Hypatia, he went straight into the water hole. propably he wanted to do that anyway.
 
  • #11
IT WAS FAKE! oh, not the falling part[/size]
 
  • #12
lol, that gave me a good laugh :D
 
  • #13
I've seen that before--hilarious! Later, they caught that penguin on video again -- it seems to be psychotic!

http://media.ebaumsworld.com/index.php?e=technopenguin.wmv

Watch out for the volume (and beware of the trance music) :-p
 
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  • #14
Speaking of ebaumsworld...

http://www.ebaumsworld.com/presaddress2.shtml

:zzz:
 
  • #15
I've had that on my computer at work for about a year now. I've had a laugh a day ever since. :biggrin:
 
  • #16
Oops!11 (again! :biggrin:) That's my post above. Ivan forgot to log off of my computer again and I didn't notice it. :rolleyes:

edit: OK, well... it's the last post on page one... :rolleyes:
 
  • #17
good job

:wink:
 
  • #18
:smile: :smile: Thanks, Adrian. That's hilarious.

SOS, thanks for the effort, but it plays as audio only.

Bladibla, yours is worse. No plug-in to watch it, and I can't load the one I need. :frown:
 
  • #19
I find this thread very offensive.
 
  • #20
dduardo said:
I find this thread very offensive.

why? were you slapped as a child?
 
  • #21
dduardo said:
I find this thread very offensive.
:smile: :smile: :smile:
 
  • #22
dduardo said:
I find this thread very offensive.
Which one is you?
 
  • #23
dduardo said:
I find this thread very offensive.

:smile: :smile:
 
  • #24
Perhaps the 'fake' penguin is a Microsoft one trying to sink Linux?
 
  • #25
Adrian Baker said:
Perhaps the 'fake' penguin is a Microsoft one trying to sink Linux?

Yeah, I think the penguin doing the slapping is really Balmer in a costume.
 

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