and British?

Over at AudioGalaxy, where "clone threads" work better because it is a "scroll type" board and the threads are seen right next to each other, someone posted the thread:

Good to see Democrats moving back to the center

...so I posted the thread:

God to see Democrats moving back to the sinners

...which is structurally almost identical to the original thread, and has a self-contained meaning which is a satire of the original thread. To me, that is a properly executed clone thread, because of the close resemblance to the original, and because the minor alterations produce an entirely different meaning. Also, I feel that the first post in a "clone thread" should simply be a link back to the original, and no additional content.

Whoa! What's with the Brit bashing? Better to be a mental midget who's daft AND British than a dumb giant who's paranoid AND American! :) Beware the mindbenders! :crazy:

Criky, Tin man, nobody was bashing the Brits. You weren't following (or comprehending) the previous three posts to that reference. Besides it was made by a canadian, to boot.:chill:

Sorry xoxoxobruce, my sincerest apologies. You're quite correct. I failed to check the nationality of thrillhouse and speed read my way through the prior posts. Unfortunately, I'm using my Mac at work when I'm in the Cellar and have to dodge my boss when doing so which sometimes means I don't pay full attention to what I'm reading.

But, before reading those posts I had been on some other threads where I'd come across a couple of genuine sarcastic swipes at us Brits and my dander was up. Third time round it was a case of what you call 'three strikes and you're out' moment.

Besides, I thought the smiley, and the fact my riposte was so obviously crass and stereotypical of insults aimed at Americans, gave a clue that I wasn't being too overly sensitive about the comment. Friends?:hugnkiss:

why is this thread "back" ???
 

Darling, you should hear what the (other) Brits say about us! It would make your hair curl!

But, still, friends. :)




or...do you mean friends with benefits, like this: :doit:

Careful, Brianna.... He's a Brit!

just joking.

Yes, I knew it was me. And I still stand by Arnold Corns and David Bowie not being the same answer, as I asked for the BAND not the SINGER.

Oooh, Brianna, you naughty Dirty Pirate Hooker, you! You can sit on my gangplank anytime!

And, capnhowdy, our British upper lip is not the only thing that's stiff!:biggrin:

Seriously tho, with the anniversary of 9/11 coming up I would like to express my heartfelt condolences and sympathy to all those affected by that horrific event. Since then we Brits have had 7/7 and still the madness and killing goes on. Let's hope we the people can bring some sanity to this world of pain because our leaders (hah!), of which ever side, seem incapable and incompetent at doing anything to resolve it.

Stay healthy, stay safe, stay sane.

Finally, someone who understands me!

Methinks there's a mainbrace that needs splicing here, meheartis! But the Pond is too wide! Where's a galleon ship when you need one?:sniff:

The Man of Tin's profile proclaimeth that he is fond of the Sci that is Fi and toils daily at graphic design. Wouldest the Tin Man indeed be part and parcel of the tribe known as Nerd? For nerds are Lady (Madame?) Brianna's specialty.

*waves hand* I'm a nerd, I'm a nerd!

Don't I know it. ;)