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.
  • #1,921
Danger said:
I don't care. It's a lot cheaper than a regular date and significantly lowers their resistance... (well, after rigor has passed, of course).
You're creeping me out again.
 
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  • #1,922
franznietzsche said:
Its all true.
You're creeping me out too.
 
  • #1,923
Moonbear said:
Can I wear spurs too? :biggrin: :-p
You know, I can't say this to everyone, but that outfit would look good with chaps. :biggrin:
 
  • #1,924
Artman said:
You know, I can't say this to everyone, but that outfit would look good with chaps. :biggrin:

Chaps, huh? *rummages through closet* I think I need just one more thread for them...here thread, here thread. :devil:
 
  • #1,925
Artman said:
You've got the suit, right? :biggrin:
In a manner of speaking. I have to pick it up from the cleaner's today. There was some residue from the Evo encounter...

Artman said:
You're creeping me out again.
Oh ye of weak stomach and tepid libido...

Artman said:
You're creeping me out too.
Yeaahhh, Franz! Tag team...! You're at bat... :biggrin:
 
  • #1,926
Danger said:
Yeaahhh, Franz! Tag team...! You're at bat... :biggrin:

What, now you're having the kid do your dirty work for you?
 
  • #1,927
Moonbear said:
What, now you're having the kid do your dirty work for you?
You think a protege learns by just listening and learning by example? Hands-on experience is essential.
 
  • #1,928
Moonbear said:
What, now you're having the kid do your dirty work for you?


Its dirty laundry mostly
 
  • #1,929
What if you were talking to someone and he was otherwise normal, but did not use facial expressions? Utter poker face. Imagine that situation and tell me how you would feel.

The first thing you want to do--human instinct--when talking to someone is placing their archetype. If they don't fit into what you already understand and can predict, you don't want to talk to them. Just more of the tribal instinct at work. You know how the Devil is referred to as "the interloper."
 
  • #1,930
franznietzsche said:
Its dirty laundry mostly

Yeah, I know what you guys have been up to over there at the laundromat too. I wouldn't want to touch that dirty laundry.
 
  • #1,931
BicycleTree said:
What if you were talking to someone and he was otherwise normal, but did not use facial expressions? Utter poker face. Imagine that situation and tell me how you would feel.

One word: Botox!
 
  • #1,932
No, because with Botox (or, alternatively, stroke victims) you know why they are not using facial expressions, so you can explain it to yourself and proceed. I mean when there is no apparent reason why he is not using facial expressions. Just a poker face.
 
  • #1,933
BicycleTree said:
No, because with Botox (or, alternatively, stroke victims) you know why they are not using facial expressions, so you can explain it to yourself and proceed. I mean when there is no apparent reason why he is not using facial expressions. Just a poker face.

Does it matter the reason? It's still weird trying to talk to someone who has no facial expressions. Afterall, we communicate quite a bit through facial expressions (and yes, I do know someone who hardly ever shows an facial expression or overt emotion; it took a long time to get used to having to read the most subtle cues to know how he's reacting to things people are saying).
 
  • #1,934
All right, I thought you were presenting botox users as people it was not so hard to talk to once you got used to it.

Another item is the phrase "relates to." If you can't "Relate to" someone that implies that you find them uncomfortable to be around. But the meaning of the phrase is just that you can't find similarities between the person and yourself.
 
  • #1,935
Also, "relates to" suggests familial relation.
 
  • #1,936
BicycleTree said:
All right, I thought you were presenting botox users as people it was not so hard to talk to once you got used to it.

Oh, no, just as an example of someone who has no facial expressions. That was the first thing to pop to mind when you said that. It's really hard to entirely suppress facial expressions without paralysis. You'll notice that high stakes poker players often wear sunglasses or hats or something else to shield their eyes. It's because no matter how good of a poker face someone thinks they have, there are almost always still very subtle cues they can't avoid. So, otherwise, I can only think of a sociopath as someone who would talk without showing any emotion, because they really aren't feeling any emotion. Even the guy I know who is incredibly subtle about facial expression has some (after people meet him the first time, most comment on it once out of his presence, it's that strikingly obvious that something is unusual about his lack of expression). But, the more you talk to him and get to know him, you start to notice little movements of his eyes and lips. It's kind of funny though, because his wife is the complete opposite. What he lacks in expression, she makes up for! She is the bubbliest, most expressive person I've met. It's quite cute to see them together. :smile:
 
  • #1,937
Thank God you're back safe and sound! We missed you so much! :smile:
 
  • #1,938
Oh, my beloved little thread! Don't you ever go wandering out of eyesight again! See what happens when you don't listen to your mom?

Now let me dunk you in some bleach to clean off all that grime from that pirate ship.
 
  • #1,939
Its ok little thread, daddy's here. Its ok now. The bad mentors are all gone now.
 
  • #1,940
Moonbear said:
Now let me dunk you in some bleach to clean off all that grime from that pirate ship.
I don't know about that... it's looking pretty pale already.
 
  • #1,941
franznietzsche said:
Its ok little thread, daddy's here. Its ok now. The bad mentors are all gone now.

Eeeeeek! If I'm the thread's mom, and you're the thread's daddy, then... :bugeye: Noooooooooooooo!

*vomits*
 
  • #1,942
Danger said:
I don't know about that... it's looking pretty pale already.

A bit green around the gills is all. Once we bleach off all that grime, it will start feeling better, really. o:)
 
  • #1,943
The mentor was a boojum, you see.
 
  • #1,944
Moonbear said:
Eeeeeek! If I'm the thread's mom, and you're the thread's daddy, then...
Yup it must be a little Franzbear thread. :biggrin: I'm just the thread's weird uncle. Come to uncle Artman thread. I won't hurt you. o:)

We're just going to go on a hunting trip. You can bring your toy gun, and I'll bring a bunch of real ones. o:) It'll be fun. :smile:

And you can put on this tee shirt. :rolleyes:

The concentric circle pattern looks great on you. :smile:
 
  • #1,945
Artman said:
Yup it must be a little Franzbear thread. :biggrin: I'm just the thread's weird uncle. Come to uncle Artman thread. I won't hurt you. o:)

We're just going to go on a hunting trip. You can bring your toy gun, and I'll bring a bunch of real ones. o:) It'll be fun. :smile:

And you can put on this tee shirt. :rolleyes:

The concentric circle pattern looks great on you. :smile:

Honey, how many times have I told you not to go places alone with your Uncle Artman? Now, let's get you changed out of that shirt and into something more appropriate. Here, try on these very flammable pajamas and I'll tuck you into bed.
 
  • #1,946
Good night little thread. o:)







pssst, Franzbear, pssst. Leave your window open.








We'll wait until your mom is asleep. Then we'll go. I'll bring another tee shirt for you, don't worry about that, but you can leave on the flammable PJs. It'll be fun. o:)
 
  • #1,947
Oh, I see your Uncle Artman has gotten you all tucked in already. Now, don't tell your father I told you this, but if you're going to go camping, you're going to have to learn to start a fire. Here are some matches and sticks to start with. If the fire gets too big, just toss this bucket of gasoline on it. o:)
 
  • #1,948
Moonbear said:
Oh, I see your Uncle Artman has gotten you all tucked in already. Now, don't tell your father I told you this, but if you're going to go camping, you're going to have to learn to start a fire. Here are some matches and sticks to start with. If the fire gets too big, just toss this bucket of gasoline on it. o:)


WHAT ARE YOU TELLING MY THREAD??!

Listen buddy, don't ever throw gasoline on a fire. You throw barrels of ether onto a fire.
 
  • #1,949
franznietzsche said:
WHAT ARE YOU TELLING MY THREAD??!

Listen buddy, don't ever throw gasoline on a fire. You throw barrels of ether onto a fire.

Ah, yes, ether. Take a very deep breath to calm yourself. See, it's working already. Another deep breath little thread, and it will all be over very quickly.
 
  • #1,950
Liquid oxygen is probably more effective than gasoline.