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FBI Misbehavior: The Awesomest Headline Ever
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Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around various headlines related to FBI misbehavior and other humorous or absurd news stories. Participants share links and comment on the phrasing and implications of these headlines, exploring their comedic or ironic elements.
Discussion Character
- Exploratory, Conceptual clarification, Debate/contested
Main Points Raised
- One participant shares a CNN article about FBI misbehavior, prompting further commentary.
- Another participant questions the grammatical structure of a phrase regarding an FBI worker's actions, suggesting both interpretations are absurd.
- A participant comments on the irony of a specific image associated with a news article.
- Another participant expresses a preference for a different headline, referencing a well-known tabloid story.
- A participant introduces a seemingly unrelated headline about Canada and zombies, contributing to the humorous tone of the discussion.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants do not reach a consensus on the grammatical question posed, and the discussion includes multiple humorous perspectives on the headlines without resolving any disagreements.
Contextual Notes
Some comments rely on specific cultural references or humor that may not be universally understood, and the discussion does not delve into the factual accuracy of the headlines mentioned.
Who May Find This Useful
Readers interested in humorous takes on news headlines, language nuances, or cultural commentary may find this discussion engaging.
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Borek
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Is it "ex-boyfriend's" wife or ex-"boyfriend's wife"?
Both are ridiculous.
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Borg
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russ_watters said:
Click to play seems ironic in that image.
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Jimmy Snyder
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I like "Headless Body in Topless Bar".
wiki article on NY Post
wiki article on NY Post
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nsaspook
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“Canada will never be a safe haven for zombies.”
http://news.nationalpost.com/2013/0...n-minister-john-baird-tells-house-of-commons/
http://news.nationalpost.com/2013/0...n-minister-john-baird-tells-house-of-commons/
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