Random, half-formed thoughts

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Sharky.
I've always wondered why the nightly news only ever seem to have doom and gloom articles. They're always about someone getting murdered, someone crashing their car, the police getting attacked... you name it. :indiff:
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If the news people got on and said, "Today, not much happened," would you watch?
 
I was thinking about how funny it was to hear the words "honest politician" on the news earlier.
 
So, here's a summary of my recent trip out of Boston:

SIGN: I-93 DETOUR [LEFT ARROW]
Me: Ooh, yes, 93, here I go.
SIGN: 90 WEST ENTRANCE
Me: WHAT?! The sign back there said 93 Detour.
Me: Pain in the ass.
Me: Are they serious?
SIGN: TOLL AHEAD - 1.00 AUTOS
Me: Eat me.
SIGN: I-90 EAST TO BOSTON [U-TURN AT LIGHT]
Me: Yes!
SIGN: TOLL AHEAD - 1.00 AUTOS
Me: Ugh.
SIGN: 93 SOUTH - LEFT LANE
Me: Finally.
 
I often wonder who would win in a fight; Ricky Kang (Kwazi-To-To!), Bruce Lee, Jean-Claude Van Damme, Chuck Norris, or Mike Ditka. Its anyone's guess...
 
Klostrophobic
SIGN: I-93 DETOUR [LEFT ARROW]
Me: Ooh, yes, 93, here I go.
SIGN: 90 WEST ENTRANCE
Me: WHAT?! The sign back there said 93 Detour.
Me: Pain in the ass.
Me: Are they serious?
SIGN: TOLL AHEAD - 1.00 AUTOS
Me: Eat me.
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You talk to road signs? They're not the best conversationalists.
 
Okayyy random, half-formed thoughts. *rubs hands together*
(random being the operative word)

I was thinking of going to observe 4 rotating water-coolers having a game of twister while watching Futurama, each with 7 cuban cigars, while George Bush is deeply engaged in a game of Uno with Kofi Annan, with John Howard cheering them both on.......
 
YSSMAN
I often wonder who would win in a fight; Ricky Kang (Kwazi-To-To!), Bruce Lee, Jean-Claude Van Damme, Chuck Norris, or Mike Ditka. Its anyone's guess...
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Dude. Bruce Lee.
 
Jack Bauer isn't a real person--all of those are. That's why Chuck would own. And I guess Jackie Chan and Jet Lee are more monkeys than fighters.
 
Well i agree with the fact that bruce lee could win, i mean he really fought so thats enough background for me, oh my windshield cracked on my car due to cold weather, thinking of caulking it.
 
I just got home form the orthodontist and my teeth hurt a pretty good one. I took Motrin, even though they never do anything. I want to pull a Dr. House, and grap a Vicodin. Vicodin seems to work. It also makes you very intelligent and great with subtle sarcasm and killer come-backs.
 
M5Power
If the news people got on and said, "Today, not much happened," would you watch?
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Well, no, but do you want to hear about people getting killed, robbers nicking off with cigarettes from the corner dairy et al. EVERY SINGLE day?
 
Keef
And I guess Jackie Chan and Jet Lee are more monkeys than fighters.
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:scared: Explain to me how Jet Li is more a monkey? Jackie Chan yes but not Jet Li dude. Jet Li is a wicked fighter.
 
No. So why don't you do something even more sinister so the news station has no choice but to air your deeds? It's really the only thing you can do.

By the way, I'm really weak. Went to the gym yesterday and I can barely bench 130. Must work on that.
 
Sharky.
Well, no, but do you want to hear about people getting killed, robbers nicking off with cigarettes from the corner dairy et al. EVERY SINGLE day?
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Yes, I want to hear what happens in the city in which I live, and I want it to be reported by the news. I hate when people say the news only reports the bad stuff. That's because the other stuff is the status quo - nothing interesting. Only deviations from the status quo.

And for the record, I TiVo the news each night and get the paper each morning. I'm a big news fan, and I enjoy being informed.
 
M5Power
Yes, I want to hear what happens in the city in which I live, and I want it to be reported by the news.
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Do I care about the state of Auckland roads? No. Do I care about some person that got knocked over by a careless motorist in Invercargill? No. :indiff:

I just feel maybe they could actually find some interesting news pieces for once.
 
Sharky.
Do I care about the state of Auckland roads? No. Do I care about some person that got knocked over by a careless motorist in Invercargill? No. :indiff:

I just feel maybe they could actually find some interesting news pieces for once.
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Agreed. It's always doom and gloom.


You'd think in a big city that there'd be something positive going on.
 
Mind you, Christchurch isn't that big (circa. 350 thou peeps). The most recent news that involved Christchurch was about a 10 year old Zimbabwean girl murdered in her home, and I think that's it.

See? ^ Doom and gloom. There are never any funny/happy/not doom and gloom articles about horny sheep or stuff...
 
Yeah, it seems they like to pick the worst stories, and never much about Scouts helping the community. Plus, they all seem to make rude comments about the things they show. They never seem to care what's happening but just read it.

"In other news, a boy gets hit by a train and flies off the rails, killing the boy and passengers of the train. (insert random "funny" comment here) Ha ha! That's so true! Hahahaha."
"Stay tuned for more deaths and injuries, on channel _"
SOmetimes I wish they would listen to what they're saying.
 
The only part of the news worth watching is the sport. But then, most of the time it's about Australia winning everything or Roger Federer. :grumpy:
 
Sharky.
Mind you, Christchurch isn't that big (circa. 350 thou peeps). The most recent news that involved Christchurch was about a 10 year old Zimbabwean girl murdered in her home, and I think that's it.

See? ^ Doom and gloom. There are never any funny/happy/not doom and gloom articles about horny sheep or stuff...
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Do you really want to here about what horny sheep are doing?
 
Hey, at least it would lighten up the news! :lol:
 
I just learned that the Roman goddess of victory was Nike. Like the shoes. Or rather, the shoes, like her. Didn't they realize males are usually athletically superior?
 
Omnis
I was at Hooters tonight and I watched some guy propose to his wife. She had THE most annoying voice; it was kind of hard to eat with her squaking in the background.

My mom says that if I ever propose to my wife in a Hooters, she'll kill me. :lol:
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Why would anyone propose to his wife?
 
Every category in this distance running table is dominated by males, except those that don't appear on the male "road" chart.

But I like your effort. You kinda stole Duck Tracy's job though, eh?
 
Just another what if? coneection my brain made. Geico has been putting out some new caveman ads, and they follow a bit of a story. The superbowl is usually known to have the best ads of the year. Anybody think there might be a grand finale ad? Any ideas on what it will be?
 
All I know is that those are the worst commercials ever so I hope they don't touch the Super Bowl, because when I watch the Bowl I'm usually with a bunch of mouth breathers who are like, "OMG we have to watch the commercials ZOMG."

Uh, no, you don't. They're friggin' commercials.
 
I have a friend who watches the superbowl for commercials. Last year he was playing the piano through the whole thing.:irked: He knows absolutely nothing about sports. Sad little guy.

Maybe I should skip having that family over and go watch it with some other friends this year.
 
Keef
But I like your effort. You kinda stole Duck Tracy's job though, eh?
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Yeah. No more donuts for you.

Random thought: how come video game blogs like Joystiq only reiterate what others have said?
 
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