Penn and Teller: Bullshit!

Clodfobble · 05-03-2004, 05:15 PM

Has anyone seen this show? I'd never even heard of it, because I don't get Showtime, but someone at work had an mpeg of the "Recycling" episode, discussing how recycling anything except aluminum cans is a huge waste of money and actually *hurting* the environment. It was a fascinating episode, though dragged out a little longer than they really had material/information for.

What other topics have they covered?

Happy Monkey · 05-03-2004, 05:24 PM

It's a good show.

Refresh my memory on how recycling hurt the environment? I mainly remember them saying how much money and time it wasted.

They've done shows on speakers to the dead, bottled water, environmentalism in general, chiropractors, spoon benders (and their ilk), anti-globalization, and tons more topics.

SteveDallas · 05-03-2004, 05:25 PM

I don't have Showtime either, but I got the first DVD from Netflix and liked it enough to want to get the second. On the disc I got they did alien abductions, alternative medicine (including magnets, chiropracters, and reflexology), psychics who speak to the dead, and Nostradamus. My favorite was when they got a guy in a white lab coat and a stethoscope to stand in a mall and offer free demos of new medical breakthroughs. (Example: letting snails crawl all over your face so the slime can reduce your wrinkles.) Mrs. Dallas said she about hurled when they showed the chiropractic adjustment of the infant.

Clodfobble · 05-03-2004, 05:28 PM

Basically that the increased number of trucks needed to pick up the recycling from neighborhoods and the plants themselves polluted the air, plus some nasty byproducts were created in the recycling process, especially at the paper plants.

Happy Monkey · 05-03-2004, 05:57 PM

Right. I've driven past one paper recycling plant more times than I care to remember. Awful smell.

Troubleshooter · 05-03-2004, 07:53 PM

At oen point Penn was on the board of the Skeptic's Society but now he and his mute friend have a show on Showtime called Bullshit!.

I've always like P and T.

Clodfobble · 05-03-2004, 08:22 PM

but now he and his mute friend have a show on Showtime called Bullshit!.

Um... yes. Yes they do.

Skimming threads this short is a crim against humanity, you know.

elSicomoro · 05-03-2004, 08:30 PM

They need to move that show over to HBO. The only thing Showtime is good for is soft porn.

Troubleshooter · 05-03-2004, 08:35 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Clodfobble
but now he and his mute friend have a show on Showtime called Bullshit!.

Um... yes. Yes they do.

Skimming threads this short is a crim against humanity, you know.

I don't get it...

Clodfobble · 05-03-2004, 08:40 PM

They need to move the show to Comedy Central. The only thing HBO is good for is premium subscribers.

I don't get it...

I was just teasing because we were already specifically talking about the show called "Bullshit!," and it had even already been mentioned as being on Showtime. It seemed like you thought the thread was about Penn and Teller in general.

Troubleshooter · 05-03-2004, 08:42 PM

Nah, just being verbose

elSicomoro · 05-03-2004, 08:52 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Clodfobble
They need to move the show to Comedy Central. The only thing HBO is good for is premium subscribers.

It's well worth the $12 and change I pay for it every month.

Beestie · 05-03-2004, 09:14 PM

I've often wondered if recycling is counterproductive and have come close to starting a thread in here to ask what everyone else thought. I really do think its a waste but don't want to "take a stand" until I have all the facts straight.

I have the same suspicion about HOV lanes. I would bet good money that they increase average driving time and, therefore, harmful emissions.

But, for some, its sacrilege to even ask and I have to admit to having something of a big problem with that.

Happy Monkey · 05-03-2004, 11:21 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by sycamore
They need to move that show over to HBO. The only thing Showtime is good for is soft porn.

"Dead Like Me" is funny. And if they ever get around to showing the end of "Jeremiah", that'll be cool. But therwise, yeah.

Troubleshooter · 05-04-2004, 10:22 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Beestie
I have the same suspicion about HOV lanes. I would bet good money that they increase average driving time and, therefore, harmful emissions.

HOV lane?

05-03-2004, 05:15 PM	#1
Clodfobble UNDER CONDITIONAL MITIGATION Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 20,012	Penn and Teller: Bullshit! Has anyone seen this show? I'd never even heard of it, because I don't get Showtime, but someone at work had an mpeg of the "Recycling" episode, discussing how recycling anything except aluminum cans is a huge waste of money and actually hurting the environment. It was a fascinating episode, though dragged out a little longer than they really had material/information for. What other topics have they covered?

05-03-2004, 05:24 PM	#2
Happy Monkey I think this line's mostly filler. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: DC Posts: 13,575	It's a good show. Refresh my memory on how recycling hurt the environment? I mainly remember them saying how much money and time it wasted. They've done shows on speakers to the dead, bottled water, environmentalism in general, chiropractors, spoon benders (and their ilk), anti-globalization, and tons more topics. __________________ _________________ \|...............\| We live in the nick of times. \| Len 17, Wid 3 \| \|_______________\| [pics]

05-03-2004, 05:57 PM	#5
Happy Monkey I think this line's mostly filler. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: DC Posts: 13,575	Right. I've driven past one paper recycling plant more times than I care to remember. Awful smell. __________________ _________________ \|...............\| We live in the nick of times. \| Len 17, Wid 3 \| \|_______________\| [pics]

05-03-2004, 07:53 PM	#6
Troubleshooter The urban Jane Goodall Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 3,012	At oen point Penn was on the board of the Skeptic's Society but now he and his mute friend have a show on Showtime called Bullshit!. I've always like P and T. __________________ I have gained this from philosophy: that I do without being commanded what others do only from fear of the law. - Aristotle

05-03-2004, 08:42 PM	#11
Troubleshooter The urban Jane Goodall Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 3,012	Nah, just being verbose __________________ I have gained this from philosophy: that I do without being commanded what others do only from fear of the law. - Aristotle

05-03-2004, 05:25 PM	#3
SteveDallas Your Bartender Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Philly Burbs, PA Posts: 7,651	I don't have Showtime either, but I got the first DVD from Netflix and liked it enough to want to get the second. On the disc I got they did alien abductions, alternative medicine (including magnets, chiropracters, and reflexology), psychics who speak to the dead, and Nostradamus. My favorite was when they got a guy in a white lab coat and a stethoscope to stand in a mall and offer free demos of new medical breakthroughs. (Example: letting snails crawl all over your face so the slime can reduce your wrinkles.) Mrs. Dallas said she about hurled when they showed the chiropractic adjustment of the infant.

05-03-2004, 05:28 PM	#4
Clodfobble UNDER CONDITIONAL MITIGATION Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 20,012	Basically that the increased number of trucks needed to pick up the recycling from neighborhoods and the plants themselves polluted the air, plus some nasty byproducts were created in the recycling process, especially at the paper plants.

05-03-2004, 08:22 PM	#7
Clodfobble UNDER CONDITIONAL MITIGATION Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 20,012	but now he and his mute friend have a show on Showtime called Bullshit!. Um... yes. Yes they do. Skimming threads this short is a crim against humanity, you know.

05-03-2004, 08:30 PM	#8
elSicomoro Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 12,486	They need to move that show over to HBO. The only thing Showtime is good for is soft porn.

05-03-2004, 08:40 PM	#10
Clodfobble UNDER CONDITIONAL MITIGATION Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 20,012	They need to move the show to Comedy Central. The only thing HBO is good for is premium subscribers. I don't get it... I was just teasing because we were already specifically talking about the show called "Bullshit!," and it had even already been mentioned as being on Showtime. It seemed like you thought the thread was about Penn and Teller in general.

05-03-2004, 09:14 PM	#13
Beestie -◊\|≡·∙■·∙≡\|◊- Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Parts unknown. Posts: 4,081	I've often wondered if recycling is counterproductive and have come close to starting a thread in here to ask what everyone else thought. I really do think its a waste but don't want to "take a stand" until I have all the facts straight. I have the same suspicion about HOV lanes. I would bet good money that they increase average driving time and, therefore, harmful emissions. But, for some, its sacrilege to even ask and I have to admit to having something of a big problem with that. __________________ ♠ ♥ ♣ ♦

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