What is Classicman

BigV · 02-17-2012, 11:27 AM

Good question.

Classicman is a regular guy, like the vast majority of my fellow Americans. He is a critical thinker. He's engaged in the process, but like most of us, can only process so much information. He understands that ALL of the details of a given subject can not be known and so makes his decisions when he feels he has ENOUGH good information to make a decision.

He also knows that in general principles, cliches, stereotypes, media images, there is often a kernel of truth around which a story is told. He also knows that there are *limits* to how far such stories can be applied and that there is almost always a contrary example, also with a kernel of truth. This kind of conflict is at the heart of what the poll at the top there illustrates.

To attempt to surround Classicman by one of the limited and cliche burdened categories listed above is to oversimplify. You could pin a label on him (or on any of us) and that might make you feel better, like you understand the world a little more. But I find it more reveals more about the labeler than the labelee.

Labels like this are useful only if they represent the beginning of an effort to learn more. If they represent (for the labeler) sufficiently complete understanding to obviate further learning, then they're a mistake, a big mistake.

wolf · 02-17-2012, 12:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigV

To attempt to surround Classicman by one of the limited and cliche burdened categories listed above is to oversimplify. You could pin a label on him (or on any of us) and that might make you feel better, like you understand the world a little more. But I find it more reveals more about the labeler than the labelee.

Clap-clap-clap.

I have had the advantage of actually spending time with Classic. He's a hoot to shop with. He's a cool dude. A good guy to have your back.I n the words of the immortal Gag Halfrunt, "Vell, Classic's just zis guy, you know?"

Oh, and it's not a Jag. What it is, I'm not telling. Because I forget. I was spending time with the man, not the vehicle.

Flint · 02-17-2012, 02:32 PM

He's the best you can get--have you guessed him yet? He's the slime oozing out of your TV set.

Just kidding.

View Poll Results: What is Classicman?
A staunch conservative	1	14.29%
A liberal	0	0%
A contrarian	2	28.57%
Who can tell?	4	57.14%
Voters: 7. You may not vote on this poll

02-17-2012, 11:27 AM	#1
BigV Goon Squad Leader Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Seattle Posts: 27,063	Good question. Classicman is a regular guy, like the vast majority of my fellow Americans. He is a critical thinker. He's engaged in the process, but like most of us, can only process so much information. He understands that ALL of the details of a given subject can not be known and so makes his decisions when he feels he has ENOUGH good information to make a decision. He also knows that in general principles, cliches, stereotypes, media images, there is often a kernel of truth around which a story is told. He also knows that there are limits to how far such stories can be applied and that there is almost always a contrary example, also with a kernel of truth. This kind of conflict is at the heart of what the poll at the top there illustrates. To attempt to surround Classicman by one of the limited and cliche burdened categories listed above is to oversimplify. You could pin a label on him (or on any of us) and that might make you feel better, like you understand the world a little more. But I find it more reveals more about the labeler than the labelee. Labels like this are useful only if they represent the beginning of an effort to learn more. If they represent (for the labeler) sufficiently complete understanding to obviate further learning, then they're a mistake, a big mistake. __________________ Be Just and Fear Not.

02-17-2012, 02:32 PM	#3
Flint Snowflake Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Dystopia Posts: 13,136	He's the best you can get--have you guessed him yet? He's the slime oozing out of your TV set. Just kidding. __________________ **************** There's a level of facility that everyone needs to accomplish, and from there it's a matter of deciding for yourself how important ultra-facility is to your expression. ... I found, like Joseph Campbell said, if you just follow whatever gives you a little joy or excitement or awe, then you're on the right track. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Terry Bozzio**

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