Planking is finished The new thing is

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the evolution of social media trends and memes, specifically focusing on the transition from "planking" to various new concepts like "owling," "vulturing," and others. Participants share humorous and creative ideas for new trends, exploring the nature of these fads and their implications.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants suggest "owling" as the next trend after "planking," while others prefer "vulturing."
  • One participant introduces "potato chipping," describing a humorous scenario of covering oneself with condiments at the beach.
  • There is a playful debate about the appropriateness of the term "owling," with some questioning the appearance of the individuals involved.
  • A participant mentions "sitting" as a new trend, describing it as bending at the hips and knees.
  • Another participant humorously proposes "skleeping" while standing, referencing a concern about lying down.
  • Concerns are raised about the term "meme" being misused to refer to fads rather than its original meaning.
  • Several participants suggest additional trends like "pengwuining" and "catting," with playful interactions about their implications.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express a variety of opinions on the new trends, with no clear consensus on which is preferable or what constitutes a meme versus a fad. The discussion remains light-hearted and exploratory, with multiple competing views presented.

Contextual Notes

Some statements reflect personal interpretations and humorous takes on social behaviors, which may not align with broader societal views. The discussion includes playful banter and speculative ideas without definitive conclusions.

Who May Find This Useful

Readers interested in social media trends, internet culture, and humorous takes on contemporary fads may find this discussion engaging.

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"Planking" is finished! The new thing is...

"Owling":

http://www.cnn.com/2011/TECH/web/07/21/owling.meme/index.html

Actually, I think I'd prefer "vulturing":

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Next will come...

Potato chipping! People will cover their bodies with salt and vinegar, maybe some cracked pepper or salsa, while baking in the sun on a hot beach.
 


Vulturing is better than owling. That woman doesn't remind me of an owl.

Mmmmm, chipping sounds good, I'm hungry now.
 


Evo said:
Vulturing is better than owling. That woman doesn't remind me of an owl.

Mmmmm, chipping sounds good, I'm hungry now.

Uh, that's a guy.


er, I hope it's a guy. Unless that's what owling does to you. Something related to ogling, perhaps.
 


Newai said:
Uh, that's a guy.


er, I hope it's a guy. Unless that's what owling does to you. Something related to ogling, perhaps.
Oh no, scroll down, there's a picture of Hillary Duff.
 


Nope. My browser isn't showing any pictures other than the guy sitting on that poor woman's head. But at least it's good to know you're seeing things right, because having read about your experiences, get a little worried, lol.
 


Where have you been? Owling is so last week. I'm into 'sitting' now. That's where you bend your body at the hips and knees and rest your butt on something sturdy. Sometimes I sits and thinks, and sometimes I just sits.
 


I am going to skleep from now on standing up. Thet said the guy died lying down.
 


The word "meme" is starting to be bastardized to mean "fad".
 
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pigeoning more like. and look like a plonker.
 
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What's wrong with people?
 
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Pengwuino said:
What's wrong with people?
Soon people will be "pengwuining".
 
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Evo said:
Soon people will be "pengwuining".

That's what guys do whenever they put on a tuxedo.
 
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jtbell said:
that's what guys do whenever they put on a tuxedo.
lol!
 
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I am going to start the "catting" trend. I'll go up to people who don't like me and try to sit in their laps.
 
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Math Is Hard said:
I am going to start the "catting" trend. I'll go up to people who don't like me and try to sit in their laps.
I can't imagine anyone turning you down!
 
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Math Is Hard said:
I am going to start the "catting" trend. I'll go up to people who don't like me and try to sit in their laps.
Hmmmm. Did I ever happen to mention I don't like you?
 
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Watch out for those claws! :eek:
 
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I ran across this today and thought of this thread.

[PLAIN]http://29.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lo96xrmuFe1qzfx39o1_r2_500.png
 
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