Suppose you're in class, and the guy next to you lights up a cigar... - by Aja
Rug Burn Junky on 7/4/2006 at 14:49
A) In the first place, it's a ridiculously stupid hypothetical because if you're in class and somebody lights a cigar, the whole place would notice and say "Wtf? Put that shit out." It wouldn't just be the responsibility of the guy sitting next to him, as though everyone else were oblivious. The hypothetical might as well be "Gee, what would I do if the professor started masturbating in front of the class and EVERYONE ELSE AROUND ME WENT BATSHIT FUCKING INSANE?"
B) The stereotypical "Hurrrr, Americans would sue, hurrrr" response is so apocryphal that anyone who actually buys it is a gullible, naive twat.... oh, *waves to Aja* Hi there. Shoulda guessed.
Koki on 7/4/2006 at 15:01
'itt' is seriously abused at TTLG forums
Vernon on 7/4/2006 at 16:27
LIVERPOOL KISS :mad:
Agent Monkeysee on 7/4/2006 at 16:39
Quote Posted by Rug Burn Junky
The hypothetical might as well be "Gee, what would I do if the professor started masturbating in front of the class and EVERYONE ELSE AROUND ME WENT BATSHIT FUCKING INSANE?"
This hypothetical needs to be posed by professors more often. It doesn't really matter which class it's in.
Vigil on 7/4/2006 at 18:08
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Why, is there a massive "shrimp causes cancer" and "no shrimp in public" campaign out there?
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furiousgeorge on 7/4/2006 at 23:07
Quote Posted by Rug Burn Junky
B) The stereotypical "Hurrrr, Americans would sue, hurrrr" response is so apocryphal that anyone who actually buys it is a gullible, naive twat.... oh, *waves to Aja* Hi there. Shoulda guessed.
Right on dude.
I've noticed since the American war shit that everyone on the 'net thinks it's great fun to first stereotype americans and then rag on them for being violent. It's completely untrue and makes the posters look like ignorant fucks who've never been out of their own country.
Before all of the war stuff started (summer 2000), I was in Britain, and when they found out I was from the USA, the wonderful english folks (seriously, I do *love* the UK) would say "Oh, yes. I've seen Jerry Springer." The first guy was literally shocked when I told him that only a tiny fraction of the population is represented by the folks on that show.
Believe it or not, this happened several times while I was there. Springer was really popular over there at the time. I couldn't believe how widespread that one misperception was. Those people were relieved when I didn't turn out to be one of the "Springer" types.
The typical American response would actually be something along the lines of either asking for a cigar, or letting the guy have his fun.
The whole second-hand smoke thing is bullshit too, come on. Every day at home is one thing, sitting in a classroom? Not bad enough to worry about. Moving to another part of the room is cool, but anyone who asks someone to put something out with the only reason being secondhand smoke is a huge wuss.
Oh, FYI, in Washington state where I live, not only can you not fucking smoke anywhere inside anymore, you can't even be within 25ft of a building. And the whole damn country seems to be headed that way. America used to be a cool place to live because of the freedom. Not too much anymore.
And I don't even smoke. I'm just sick of hearing all the whining pussies.
FG
jbairdjr on 7/4/2006 at 23:32
Quote Posted by Rug Burn Junky
A) In the first place, it's a ridiculously stupid hypothetical because if you're in class and somebody lights a cigar, the whole place would notice and say "Wtf? Put that shit out." It wouldn't just be the responsibility of the guy sitting next to him, as though everyone else were oblivious. The hypothetical might as well be "Gee, what would I do if the professor started masturbating in front of the class and EVERYONE ELSE AROUND ME WENT BATSHIT FUCKING INSANE?"
B) The stereotypical "Hurrrr, Americans would sue, hurrrr" response is so apocryphal that anyone who actually buys it is a gullible, naive twat.... oh, *waves to Aja* Hi there. Shoulda guessed.
Your response is not surprising.
Ulukai on 7/4/2006 at 23:38
Quote Posted by furiousgeorge
I've noticed since the American war shit that everyone on the 'net thinks it's great fun to first stereotype americans and then rag on them for being violent.
The first guy was literally shocked when I told him that only a tiny fraction of the population is represented by the folks on that [Jerry Springer] show.
You've got to remember that there are a lot of people who never
have been out their own country, and only know of America what they see on TV. (and the other way around too, natch)
My point of view as an Englishman, I find it absurd to lump to 250 Million people together under the idiosyncratic umbrella of 'Violent Americans' - different parts of your country are like chalk and cheese in terms of culture, religious & politcal views and that isn't lost on me.
Rightly or wrongly, President Bush may get a good ragging but that doesn't mean that the civilian population is being personally blamed for his actions, a lot of it is knee-jerk reaction to sensationalised events we see in the news.
Please do something about that woman you've got working in customs though. She is clearly a GESTAPO :cool:
Rug Burn Junky on 7/4/2006 at 23:45
Quote Posted by jbairdjr
Your response is not surprising.
Oh go fuck yourself and die, tard.
Paz on 8/4/2006 at 00:11
Quote Posted by furiousgeorge
I was in Britain. The first guy was literally shocked when I told him that only a tiny fraction of the population is represented by the folks on that show.
You should never go back to Stupid-on-the-Woldceistershire.
