Vallejo holds panel discussion on what is and isn't funny...

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  1. oldfella1962

    oldfella1962 the only real finish line

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    I can't speak for other corporations, but on the Army selection board the very first thing all the board members see if a huge picture of you. They get about fifteen seconds to size you up, then it's on to the records.
  2. John Castle

    John Castle Banned Writer

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    I wonder if Valleyho and Tangelo are also against positive reinforcement of the positive traits of white males?
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    Paladin Overjoyed Man of Liberty

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    There are more whites than blacks in the population (a ratio between 6:1 and 7:1); statistically, whites are going to be more anything than blacks.
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  4. Zombie

    Zombie dead and loving it

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    So white people can jump? And have rhythm?

    :bigass:
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    Right, because if you're for good things while at the same time being against bad things, you're clearly serving a bigoted double standard.

    :sigh:
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  6. John Castle

    John Castle Banned Writer

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    No, that's not where there's a double standard, you sour Kraut. It's a double standard if they're against celebrating the positive traits of a group but instead focus only on condemning what they think are negative traits.
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    Right, because if you're for good things while at the same time being against bad things, you're clearly serving a bigoted double standard.

    :sigh:
  8. John Castle

    John Castle Banned Writer

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    No, that's not where there's a double standard, you sour Kraut. It's a double standard if they're against celebrating the positive traits of a group but instead focus only on condemning what they think are negative traits.

    Look, I can keep this up way longer than you can, so here's your out: Get the message, or get lost. You're going to do one or the other tomorrow or next year, anyway, so just pick one and get it over with.
  9. K.

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    True!
  10. tandelou

    tandelou Despondent Fancybear

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    What positive traits do white males uniquely claim?
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  11. oldfella1962

    oldfella1962 the only real finish line

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    I can't speak for all white males, but off the top of my head:
    hitting what the fuck we aim at
    making actual eye contact with customers
    rarely washing our cars (positive because we are conserving water - yeah that's the ticket!)
    using our "inside voice" when talking
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    gul Revolting Beer Drinker Administrator Formerly Important

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    And these traits are unique to white males? Are they also universal? I definitely don't wash my car often; so I guess I'm white enough.
  13. tandelou

    tandelou Despondent Fancybear

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    There is, of course, nothing unique about those traits, nor are they universal for white males in the first place.

    Oldfella's racism sure is showing, though. (See? That's what it looks like when I accuse someone of racism.)
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  14. oldfella1962

    oldfella1962 the only real finish line

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    Do we need to consult the dictionary yet again? Please give specific quantifiable examples (show your work) of
    me stating that one race is inheritantly superior to another. Key work being superior (or "better" to keep it simple). Apples are different than oranges. I might love apples and hate oranges, but am I saying one is better than the other?
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    oldfella1962 the only real finish line

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    That's why I'd never buy a used car from a white man. I don't see them spending hours on Saturday cleaning/maintaing them. OMG is that racist? I think my own race might do something differently or less efficiently than another race. Can I be racist against myself? Let the apology tour begin!
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  16. Diacanu

    Diacanu Comicmike. Writer

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    Look, it comes down to this.
    Injustice isn't funny, but neither are lemon pussed social justice warriors.

    End of.
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  17. Lanzman

    Lanzman Vast, Cool and Unsympathetic Formerly Important

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    They count me amongst their number. :dendroica:
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    oldfella1962 the only real finish line

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    Lemon Pussed Social Justice Warriors?
    Best band name EVER!
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  19. oldfella1962

    oldfella1962 the only real finish line

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    I hate the word "white." White to me means Edgar + Johnny Winter (RIP).
    There is one HUGE disadvantage to being a "white" man - bowhunting.
    Seriously, nothing screams "danger" like pale skin. Nothing in nature is that color, that's why I have to put
    camo paint/makeup all over my exposed skin and make a big fucking mess. And it's hot outside and
    the shit starts smearing and running all over - it's a bitch.
    Black and Hispanic bowhunters (yes there are a few) totally get over.
    I shouldn't complain, I am pretty dark in the early part of the season. If I were ginger
    I'd have it even rougher.
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    Lanzman Vast, Cool and Unsympathetic Formerly Important

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    Well, if you were a ginger you'd be an abomination before God, so bowhunting would be the least of your worries.
  21. oldfella1962

    oldfella1962 the only real finish line

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    Indeed! I would be the hunted rather than the hunter!
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    garamet "The whole world is watching."

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    If you were ginger, you'd have to slather on sunblock just to walk from your front door to the car without risking a first-degree burn. :shrug:
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    tandelou Despondent Fancybear

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    When social justice warriors are warrioring, they aren't trying to be funny, so your point doesn't make any sense.
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  24. Diacanu

    Diacanu Comicmike. Writer

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    Case in point...
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  25. John Castle

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    What negative traits do they uniquely claim?
  26. tandelou

    tandelou Despondent Fancybear

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    lolwut

    Why would you expect me to be funny in posts where I am clearly not being humorous? This does not make the point you think it does.
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  27. The Original Faceman

    The Original Faceman Lasagna Artist

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    These Europeans sure are active during the American day.
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  28. tandelou

    tandelou Despondent Fancybear

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    You shouldn't make assumptions.
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  29. Vallejo

    Vallejo Purveyor of FutureCheese (tm)

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    America owns this day? :(
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  30. John Castle

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    But we should -- and we will -- notice facts.