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mattmns
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Who Really Won in the Game of Rock Paper Scissors During WWII?
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Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around the humorous implications of using the game Rock Paper Scissors in a serious context, particularly in relation to World War II leaders. Participants explore the absurdity of the game being taken seriously in legal or historical scenarios.
Discussion Character
- Exploratory
- Conceptual clarification
- Debate/contested
Main Points Raised
- Some participants find humor in the idea of attorneys playing Rock Paper Scissors in a courtroom setting, suggesting it highlights the absurdity of serious contexts.
- Others express concern that taking the game seriously could undermine its integrity, indicating a divide in how the game is perceived.
- A participant humorously claims that "Rock beats lawsuit because it is made out of paper," suggesting a playful take on the game's mechanics.
- One participant posits that historical leaders of England and Germany were metaphorically playing Rock Paper Scissors, implying that England's victory in WWII could be likened to winning the game.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants appear to share a humorous perspective on the topic, but there is no consensus on the seriousness of the game or its implications in historical contexts. Multiple competing views on the appropriateness of the game in serious situations remain.
Contextual Notes
The discussion relies on humorous interpretations and metaphorical comparisons, which may not reflect serious historical analysis. The implications of the game in legal or historical contexts are not fully explored, leaving room for further exploration.
Who May Find This Useful
Readers interested in the intersection of humor and history, as well as those who enjoy playful debates about games and their cultural significance, may find this discussion engaging.
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Moonbear
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I can't decide what part I think is funniest...envisioning two attorneys standing on the courtroom steps playing rock, paper, scissors, or that there are actually people who take the game so seriously that they're worried this will make a mockery of the game if not properly officiated. 
Something tells me that judge is a grandparent.
Something tells me that judge is a grandparent.
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scott1
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Verdict:
Rock beats lawsuit because it is made out of paper.
Someone needs to resurcte that rock, paper, scissors game on PF.
Rock beats lawsuit because it is made out of paper.
Someone needs to resurcte that rock, paper, scissors game on PF.
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Jimmy Snyder
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If you look at WWII photos of the leaders of England and Germany, you realize that they were playing this game and that England won.
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