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Originally posted by Greg Bernhardt
I take it as comedy. It obviously isn't a representation of americans.
Wanna bet that isn't a clear representation of Americans?!? You should take a hard look at reality, a lot of Americans are really, truly, bone-deep ignorant. Not stupid, just not knowledgeable about what would be considered 'basic facts'.Originally posted by kat
I would also take it as comedy if it weren't that it appears to have been taken from a live broadcast that would have been shown on international televisions and viewed by those who would not know, from experience, that this is not a clear representation of Americans. I think Americans should become savvy as to how they are presented to the world through the media and how that effects world opinion of them.
Originally posted by Zero
Wanna bet that isn't a clear representation of Americans?!? You should take a hard look at reality, a lot of Americans are really, truly, bone-deep ignorant. Not stupid, just not knowledgeable about what would be considered 'basic facts'.
Actually, I think that some countries are preobably better off...especially, like it or not, poorer countries that don't have 500-channel satellite TV, but do have newspapers and libraries.Originally posted by Ivan Seeking
There is an entire class of people for which matters like these have little to no significance in their lives. They are too busy surviving.
Note also that America is the great melting pot.
Could this represent the world just as well?
Originally posted by Zero
And, why are we so serious about this, anyways?!? It is just a funny sort of thing, you know?
Originally posted by Ivan Seeking
Well, I don't think many other cultures would percieve this as humor. Personally, it made me want to run through the streets screaming: Yes this is why Bush was elected!.
Edit: I looked just like your avatar after watching this.
Originally posted by BoulderHead
I also think it easy to make anyone look foolish on film.
Originally posted by BoulderHead
they used the film for a specific political agenda
ITS A JOKE!Originally posted by kat
This was my point, exactly, it was on CNN, apparently during the news hour..not midnight entertainment. If I'm incorrect about this assumption, please correct me.
Zero-
As for this being indicative of the American people, I would say it is indicative of a certain percentage of American people, not indicative of 100% as this film would suggest. So, yeah I would bet " bet that isn't a clear representation of Americans" In fact, if you think it is a clear representation I would suggest you widen your circle a bit. The Americans I associate with on a daily basis are not this ignorant by a long shot.
Originally posted by Zero
ITS A JOKE!
Originally posted by kat
Was this actually on CNN? (I don't usually watch T.V.)
Originally posted by LURCH
Then I realized that it was almost certainly written by a democrat, and therefore it is a safe bet that this same individual is fond of repeating the old refrain: "Gore won the popular vote". I love irony !
Originally posted by Zero
Got a problem with the facts? Apparently, as this little informal survey shows, so do many Americans!
LOL, I get ya...I'm not used to seeing much humor around here!Originally posted by LURCH
Not at all! The idea is that Bush got ellected because American voters are stupid. This, then, gives an equally good explanation for why Gore won the popular vote!
But my favorite is the guy pondering the depths of the question, "where is the Berlin Wall?".
Originally posted by kat
Was this actually on CNN?
Originally posted by kat
If so,they've taken a sampling of the obviously least educated people to be found on the streets of the U.S. and offered them up as a true representative of the intelligence of the people here. This is insulting.
Humor is subjective, so what one person finds funny may not be the same for another. Generally, a video is considered funny if it elicits a positive emotional response, such as laughter or amusement, from the majority of viewers.
As a scientist, I would conduct research and collect data on various videos using surveys, experiments, and statistical analysis. The video with the highest ratings and most positive reactions would be considered the funniest.
Research has shown that unexpected twists, witty jokes, and physical comedy are common elements in funny videos. However, there is no one formula for creating a funny video as humor is diverse and can come in many forms.
There is evidence that suggests humor can be learned and improved upon. However, some people may have a natural inclination towards humor and may find it easier to make others laugh. Like any skill, practice and learning can help improve one's ability to be funny.
When we find something funny, our brain releases dopamine, a chemical that is associated with pleasure and reward. This can lead to feelings of happiness and relaxation. Laughter also triggers the release of endorphins, chemicals that can reduce pain and boost our immune system.