Thread Killer Champions: Franzbear & Moonbear

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The discussion revolves around the humorous concept of "thread killers" on a forum, where participants analyze who tends to end conversations with their posts. The top offenders identified include franznietzsche, Moonbear, and tribdog, with a playful tone suggesting a competition for the title of "thread killer." Participants debate the validity of counting last posts as a measure of thread-killing ability, arguing that it should be adjusted based on the total number of posts each user has made. The conversation shifts into a light-hearted narrative, likening thread-killing to a horror movie scenario, with participants playfully accusing each other of sabotaging discussions and attempting to "steal" the thread. The banter includes references to fictional scenarios involving dramatic rescues and humorous characterizations, maintaining a light and comedic atmosphere throughout.
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I agree about the emotional removal and the dislike of people. But not funny? Well, I haven't seen him so I couldn't say for sure, but some of Jim Carrey's depictions of his acts were funny. Sad? I doubt it. He was a spiritual seeker, and _that_ showed in his work. A trained monkey who then discovers greater aspirations cannot embrace his prior work completely without distaste and cynicism.
 
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BicycleTree said:
I agree about the emotional removal and the dislike of people. But not funny? Well, I haven't seen him so I couldn't say for sure, but some of Jim Carrey's depictions of his acts were funny. Sad? I doubt it. He was a spiritual seeker, and _that_ showed in his work. A trained monkey who then discovers greater aspirations cannot embrace his prior work completely without distaste and cynicism.
Jim Carrey can be funny. Kaufman was inventive, possibly a "comic" genius, but I still didn't find his humor funny. He did things like stage arguments and fights, stay in character to the point of angering people. I found him difficult to watch, not funny.
 
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I've done that often online--picking a personality and sticking with it. Kaufman's humor is reversed. Maybe he's not funny, but he makes you be. It's funny if you know what he's doing and appreciate that he's not just talking, he's creating situations where he is not the only comedian.
 
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BicycleTree said:
I've done that often online--picking a personality and sticking with it. Kaufman's humor is reversed. Maybe he's not funny, but he makes you be. It's funny if you know what he's doing and appreciate that he's not just talking, he's creating situations where he is not the only comedian.
I do understand it, I just don't care for it. It's often meanspirited and just make me dislike him. This is why I thought that he did not like people.
 
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Artman said:
I do understand it, I just don't care for it. It's often meanspirited and just make me dislike him. This is why I thought that he did not like people.
I got to go with the Artman on that one. His 'Taxi' role was funny because it was written by the staff who did all the rest of it. His 'foreign man' stand-up was a long and uncomfortable prelude to the Elvis shock ending. Can't say as I cared for his own routines at all. Most of them were just embarrassing to watch.
 
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I don't think it's meanspirited so much as it is satirical. The only thing causing any trouble to anyone is their own reaction--it's their fault if they don't get the idea, and that's the game.
 
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The subjects of his routines become a satire on their own reactions.
 
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BicycleTree said:
No, it's because they're not funny. Even Douglas Adams recognized this. No doubt Shakespeare's comic relief had some humor when it was first performed--but arbitrary and culture-tied as humor is, that humor is now gone.


No, i still laugh at cuckolding jokes.

For that matter, i make cuckolding jokes.

And the gravedigger's scene in hamlet. Or the patrolmen in Much ado. But i always laugh at idiots, so that's nothing new.

Hamelt's remarks to ophelia during the player's performance.
 
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BicycleTree said:
The subjects of his routines become a satire on their own reactions.
makes it clever, not funny.
 
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BicycleTree said:
I don't think it's meanspirited so much as it is satirical. The only thing causing any trouble to anyone is their own reaction--it's their fault if they don't get the idea, and that's the game.


You're double-talking like dubya here. Just give it up already.
 
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Kaufman was indisputably a great comedian.
 
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BicycleTree said:
Kaufman was indisputably a great comedian.
He couldn't have been. If you've been paying attention, you'll notice that several of us are disputing it. :-p
 
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BicycleTree said:
Kaufman was indisputably a great comedian.
No, it is disputed. Many people find his humor, especially his last acts, offensive, distasteful and unfunny.
 
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Y'know... much more discussion of Kaufman in here, and we really a are going to put this puppy to sleep. :eek:
 
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Danger said:
Y'know... much more discussion of Kaufman in here, and we really a are going to put this puppy to sleep. :eek:
Nah, it'll just be faking its death. :biggrin:
 
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Artman said:
Nah, it'll just be faking its death. :biggrin:
How much we going to spend on the funeral? I mean, bein' as it's fake and all, I don't want to shoot for a velvet lined coffin. Perhaps we should contact someone from Genco...
 
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Danger said:
Y'know... much more discussion of Kaufman in here, and we really a are going to put this puppy to sleep. :eek:

I tried that...that's what the blue needle was for. It didn't work.
 
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Danger said:
How much we going to spend on the funeral? I mean, bein' as it's fake and all, I don't want to shoot for a velvet lined coffin. Perhaps we should contact someone from Genco...

How about a plain pine box? I'd suggest cement shoes, but I can't find its feet. :bugeye:
 
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How is everyone doing?
 
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mattmns said:
How is everyone doing?

Everyone?! You want to know about everyone?! That'll never kill this thread if we have everyone coming in here telling you how their day is going, what mishaps have befallen them, all about...wait a minute...it could work.
 
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Moonbear said:
I tried that...that's what the blue needle was for. It didn't work.
Jeez... you ninnie! I told you a dozen times--the green needle! The blue needle was for Smurf!
 
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Danger said:
Jeez... you ninnie! I told you a dozen times--the green needle! The blue needle was for Smurf!

:eek: Somebody better go check on Smurf. :redface:
 
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Moonbear said:
:eek: Somebody better go check on Smurf. :redface:
Immediately! Since that needle was meant for the thread, poor Smurf is probably coiled up in a basket somewhere being attacked by a kitten. :eek:



Hey! We're at 194 pages! If we pass 200, do we get to collect a 'go'?
 
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Danger said:
Immediately! Since that needle was meant for the thread, poor Smurf is probably coiled up in a basket somewhere being attacked by a kitten. :eek:

Poor Smurf. :frown:

Hey! We're at 194 pages! If we pass 200, do we get to collect a 'go'?

Page counts differ depending on how many replies per page you have your settings on. But, we are approaching 3000! I think tonight will be the race to the 3000th reply (darn, we're less than 100 away and I have to leave in a little while...I could easily miss it).
 
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Moonbear said:
(darn, we're less than 100 away and I have to leave in a little while...I could easily miss it).
Okay... quick everybody! Quite being so deep and thoughtful and just start posting like maniacs. We don't want Moonbear to miss the eclipse... :biggrin:
 
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Danger said:
Okay... quick everybody! Quite being so deep and thoughtful and just start posting like maniacs. We don't want Moonbear to miss the eclipse... :biggrin:

You don't think they care, do you? It's one less person in the running to hit 3000. Wait, we haven't heard what the prize is yet. For 2000, Evo gave away a "get out of banning free" card (better check the expiration date on that). :biggrin:
 
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What the...? I've been away for almost 5 minutes and nobody's done anything here?! Get on it, people!
 
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Danger said:
What the...? I've been away for almost 5 minutes and nobody's done anything here?! Get on it, people!

Where is everybody? At this rate, maybe it's better to wait until I get back. I still have a little time.
 
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Moonbear said:
Where is everybody? At this rate, maybe it's better to wait until I get back. I still have a little time.
Well... if he's a young'un, he'll probably be finished and asleep in plenty of time for you to sneak out. :wink:
 
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BicycleTree said:
Kaufman was indisputably a great comedian.


The last 3 pages of this thread have been disputing that.

Once again, you're sounding like the president.