Are you a big shot in The Cellar? - Page 9

Flint · 04-19-2006, 11:29 AM

It means exactly what it says (and it's not a suggested course of action).

Happy Monkey · 04-19-2006, 11:34 AM

It doesn't say anything.

Flint · 04-19-2006, 11:36 AM

Yes it does. (oh boy, we could do this all day, or not)

If it didn't "say anything" it would be impossible to disagree with.

SteveBsjb · 04-19-2006, 12:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flint

Yes it does. (oh boy, we could do this all day, or not)

If it didn't "say anything" it would be impossible to disagree with.

CBOL

Happy Monkey · 04-19-2006, 12:15 PM

It doesn't say or mean anything at face value. It has to be interpreted based on context. The context you use it in is as a retort when someone says you're acting like an ass. The implication is that all forms of behavior are equally valid, which is very easy to disagree with. When you are called on it, you try to strip away that context and have the phrase stand on its own.

But it can't.

Because it is meaningless. A human doesn't have a "basis", legitimate or not.

mrnoodle · 04-19-2006, 12:22 PM

I came directly to this page without reading any of the first bits. I have no idea what you're talking about.

But I'd just like to say, I like pie.

SteveBsjb · 04-19-2006, 12:28 PM

I like the way most people debate here, mostly without insults. (I'm being serious now... not sarcastic.)

I don't much like when people give ultimatums such as "Do it the way we like it or you can fuck off and die." Since they are just words on a screen, and don't sting in anyway, they don't bother me, per se, but do deflate my desire to discuss a topic. How can you debate with someone on a message board that wants you to "fuck off and die"? And they say they mean it seriously.

For the most part though, I like reading what I call "linguistic tennis". It's not the only thing I like on message boards, but it is a fun part.

SteveBsjb · 04-19-2006, 12:29 PM

And, I like pie too.

Cheyenne · 04-19-2006, 12:36 PM

"fuck off and die" by joch is not ok as he was a noob. "fuck off and die" by a celery is ok it seems.

I like fresh strawberry pie from Marie Calendars

Trilby · 04-19-2006, 12:41 PM

linguistic tennis?

I don't think you know the definition of 'linguistics'. 'Cause, linguistitcs SUCKS.

anyway, nobody said 'fuck off and die', did they?

Cheyenne · 04-19-2006, 12:43 PM

maybe it could have been "fit in or fuck off"?

what say ye steve?

*lets steve look into it* :p

SteveBsjb · 04-19-2006, 01:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brianna

linguistic tennis?

I don't think you know the definition of 'linguistics'. 'Cause, linguistitcs SUCKS.

anyway, nobody said 'fuck off and die', did they?

I do know the definition of the word linguistics. I was an English major in college, and took a quite a few linguistics classes. Why do you think "linguistics SUCKS"?

Regarding.... the ultimatum... give me a sec...

Elspode · 04-19-2006, 01:45 PM

I think Joch's problem was that there was, like, zero content that *wasn't* FOAD and its ilk...

SteveBsjb · 04-19-2006, 01:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lookout123

...if you can't quit trying to make the cellar like AG - then fuck off and die. literally. i mean it.

i would rather see UT shut the cellar down than watch it devolve into the useless bullshit you think is entertainment. you've already got a place to post in your own special way - leave ours alone.

sincerely,
a member of the peanut gallery

There you go. Not only should I fuck off and die, he means it. Literally. (And really, how does one "fuck off" literally?)

Cheyenne · 04-19-2006, 01:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Elspode

I think Joch's problem was that there was, like, zero content that *wasn't* FOAD and its ilk...

damn, i gotta make a tiny trickle of a wave somewhere!

*just don't fit in...goes to the island of misfits* brrrr!

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04-19-2006, 11:29 AM	#121
Flint Snowflake Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Dystopia Posts: 13,136	It means exactly what it says (and it's not a suggested course of action). __________________ **************** 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**

04-19-2006, 11:34 AM	#122
Happy Monkey I think this line's mostly filler. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: DC Posts: 13,575	It doesn't say anything. __________________ _________________ \|...............\| We live in the nick of times. \| Len 17, Wid 3 \| \|_______________\| [pics]

04-19-2006, 11:36 AM	#123
Flint Snowflake Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Dystopia Posts: 13,136	Yes it does. (oh boy, we could do this all day, or not) If it didn't "say anything" it would be impossible to disagree with. __________________ **************** 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**

04-19-2006, 12:15 PM	#125
Happy Monkey I think this line's mostly filler. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: DC Posts: 13,575	It doesn't say or mean anything at face value. It has to be interpreted based on context. The context you use it in is as a retort when someone says you're acting like an ass. The implication is that all forms of behavior are equally valid, which is very easy to disagree with. When you are called on it, you try to strip away that context and have the phrase stand on its own. But it can't. Because it is meaningless. A human doesn't have a "basis", legitimate or not. __________________ _________________ \|...............\| We live in the nick of times. \| Len 17, Wid 3 \| \|_______________\| [pics]

04-19-2006, 12:22 PM	#126
mrnoodle bent Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: under the weather Posts: 2,656	I came directly to this page without reading any of the first bits. I have no idea what you're talking about. But I'd just like to say, I like pie. __________________ Sìn a nall na cuaranan sin. -- Cha mhór is fheairrde thu iad, tha iad coltach ri cat air a dhathadh

04-19-2006, 12:28 PM	#127
SteveBsjb Operations Operative Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Moved from Manhattan to Edgewater, NJ. Posts: 713	I like the way most people debate here, mostly without insults. (I'm being serious now... not sarcastic.) I don't much like when people give ultimatums such as "Do it the way we like it or you can fuck off and die." Since they are just words on a screen, and don't sting in anyway, they don't bother me, per se, but do deflate my desire to discuss a topic. How can you debate with someone on a message board that wants you to "fuck off and die"? And they say they mean it seriously. For the most part though, I like reading what I call "linguistic tennis". It's not the only thing I like on message boards, but it is a fun part. __________________ "It's only an internet community."

04-19-2006, 12:29 PM	#128
SteveBsjb Operations Operative Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Moved from Manhattan to Edgewater, NJ. Posts: 713	And, I like pie too. __________________ "It's only an internet community."

04-19-2006, 12:36 PM	#129
Cheyenne Operations Operative Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: http://www.kevinlahey.com/mt.html Posts: 616	"fuck off and die" by joch is not ok as he was a noob. "fuck off and die" by a celery is ok it seems. I like fresh strawberry pie from Marie Calendars __________________ ~What Flows From Your Fingertips Is A Reflection Of Your Heart~~ Chey~~

04-19-2006, 12:41 PM	#130
Trilby Slattern of the Swail Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 15,654	linguistic tennis? I don't think you know the definition of 'linguistics'. 'Cause, linguistitcs SUCKS. anyway, nobody said 'fuck off and die', did they?

04-19-2006, 12:43 PM	#131
Cheyenne Operations Operative Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: http://www.kevinlahey.com/mt.html Posts: 616	maybe it could have been "fit in or fuck off"? what say ye steve? lets steve look into it :p __________________ ~What Flows From Your Fingertips Is A Reflection Of Your Heart~~ Chey~~

04-19-2006, 01:45 PM	#133
Elspode When Do I Get Virtual Unreality? Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Raytown, Missouri Posts: 12,719	I think Joch's problem was that there was, like, zero content that wasn't FOAD and its ilk... __________________ "To those of you who are wearing ties, I think my dad would appreciate it if you took them off." - Robert Moog

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