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Relevant song!

But seriously, despite the message of that song. Personally I wouldn't take Ecstasy.

I've got Arkham Asylum. Been playing it a bit and am about 20% through at the moment. Just encountered Scarecrow for the 2nd time. Its a good game, only problem I;ve got is 1) I don't like what they've done in terms of how Harley Quinn looks, 2) The Riddlers challenges and riddles don't seem to really be riddles, half the time I'm jsut accidentally stumbling across the trophies whilst looking for other stuff.

But its an awesome game regardless.

Excercise less, eat more, and eat unhealthily. Go to McDonalds as often as you can. Eat fried food as much as possible. basically do the opposite of a healthy diet.

Though why would the army want you to gain weight to serve? Unless you're showing signs of anorexia I fail to see how you gaining weight would be a benefit to service.

At 8/29/09 04:56 PM, lawlmaster wrote:

At 8/29/09 04:53 PM, Tri-Nitro-Toluene wrote: Not since my girlfriend dumped me :(

It must be hard to type and use the mouse with your left hand.

Ambidexterity and voice recognition software ftw!

Not since my girlfriend dumped me :(

This thread sucks and is an unfunny parody.

This is my attempt at a witty lock comment.

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So are there actually any Kennedy's left in main stream politics now ?

Currently binging on 80's music.

Nothing says awesome like Falco

Amadeus amadeus!

At 8/24/09 01:11 PM, TheMason wrote: American Studies, African-American Studies...most people think they are part of us.

Really? Those sorts of things are part of Humanities such as History in Britain. American Studies and any racially based studies fall under History at my uni for instance.

At 8/24/09 04:23 AM, mariomusicmaker1 wrote:

eh it would not work out. she is fucking hot and could get any one she wants. she dose not deserve me.

*Slaps round face*

Fucking phone her and ask her out on a date. Man up, act like you're confident and that any girl would be lucky to have you.

Girls like confidence not namby pamby whining.

She's already had sex with you, so unless she truly is repulsed by you and it was totally just the drink there's a very real chance she'll say yes.

Can't help but think your accounting for the difference between them based on career prospects and therefore their predicted income is flawed. Looking at the lists of subjects you've posted, the conservative leaning ones tend to be things which are very ' There is only one correct way of doing things' and students might not be encouraged to challenge the norm as much. If they aren't expected to challenge the norm then I can easily see that as having an influence on political ideology.

Of course you've then got the question of whether or not people are affected by the coruse they are studying or whether they are drawn to the course based on their ideology.

The only thing I see which kind of goes against that is possibly Business and Economics, but I think that can be explained based on cultural factors in the US. Europe has a stronger heritage ( in recent years at any rate when it comes to academia) as challenging the status quo, whilst the beleifs in the U.S have been the status Quo for so long that you've got the beleif more ingrained into you more so than Europe has.

Of course I have no idea whether or not what i say is accurate, I'm just going on assumptions and what I know of the subjects mentioned as they are studied in Britain. Although I will state I'm a bit confused by the Foreign Language coming under conservative. I'd of thought that would have been a more Liberal subject as it relies on the student being a bit of a xenophiliac, a trait not normally associated with conservatives.

At 8/24/09 02:57 AM, aviewaskewed wrote: Also Tri, the super dickery stuff might not count since those stories are pre-crisis and therefore will only count if DC says they do...plus the cover would make him seem like a douche to sell books, but then the interiors would have him being fine. It's amazing how long that marketing trick seems to have worked though.

Heh, I know that its just marketing trick, but I just like the idea of Superman being a dick as it actually makes the charachter...oddly enough... more likeable for me. I hate goody goodies who are goody goodies just for the sake of goody goodies.

No-one else in the world ha ever had a one night stand. We are in fact all chaste till marriage. You are a monster!

Most the people I know have had one night stands at some point. Some people are fine with it others have the reaction you did and go '...well shit'. If you don't feel comfortable with it then don't do it again. But you've done nothing wrong as long as she agreed to it.

At 8/22/09 05:54 PM, stafffighter wrote: Nerd fight time. Is it possible that while the magic in the hammer did drain HIS powers it also imbued him with the powers of Thor seeing as being friggen' Superman is about as worthy as one could get?

Considering the amount of times he's dicked about with Jimmy Olsen and Lois Lane on the covers of the old comics, I'm doubting his worthiness.

I need to re-visit superdickery.com at some point and play the Jimmy Olsen drinking game...

Women are attracted to confidence. ' Nice guys' tend to unconfident. That's all it is really.

Exodus are an awesome Thrash Metal band.

At 8/21/09 04:19 PM, Patton3 wrote: I'm personally still in high school, but taking several Advanced Placement courses. Once I graduate, I plan on attending a liberal arts college in my home state, Hanover to be precise, to study the humanities. History and Literature being my main focus, with some courses in sociology, politics, and various other minor interests of mine. If I play my cards right, I'd like to then transfer to Bowdoin or Oberlin to get more advanced degrees in History and Literature after four years at Hanover.

History and literature eh? With interests in politics and sociology.

A book I suggest you take a look as you might find it interesting.

Its called the 'Political Unconsciousness' by Frederic Jameson. Its about how all texts should be taken with their political context being the main focus, as the political context in which it is written affects the text as a whole to a great degree. It combines a political sociological, literary and historical theme to it

I'd also recomend Michel Foucault's History of Sexuality. It's an interesting look at the changes in Sexuality over time, and has political undertones concerning the study of how power is wielded.

I'm shocked I didn't know this place existed.

I'm currently doing a joint honours History and Politics degree with the historical side focusing in on Mid to Late 20th Century History with a particular interest on the politics of Europe towards the rise of Fascist powers.

Also really enjoy the Vietnam War as a field of study. That and Medieval battles.

Can I be joining?

So I started doing some work on my Politics Dissertation. Im doing it on the affect of political satire in shaping peoples political opinions.

So far I've had to read Chomsky and some random psychology articles and a few chapters on Critical Television studies.

My head now hurts and I'm beginning to think that dissertations suck.

Incidentally, don't suppose any of you happen to know where I could get a hold of the copy of the report that said Some people formed used the Daily Show to form their opinion over traditional news do you?

At 8/21/09 09:56 AM, dudewithashotgun29 wrote: He showed no mercy to all those people who were killed, and has yet to state even a fake apology, so why not show no mercy on him, and leave in a cell til he dies of cancer

Well, there is also the fact that there's a distinct possibility that he didn't even do it. At least some of the families who were affected by the Lockerbie bombing have said they don't think he did it, and the guy was due for an appeal which was supposed to demonstrate how he didn't do it.

But of course which such things as this, rationality and reason are usurped by a lust for vengeance and idiocy.

The dude is dead in 3 months give or take. What difference does this actually make at all? Apart from, I dunno, improving relations with Libya consideirng the Libyan government has praised the ' brave decision' that was taken. The only negative thats plausible is that people mght hail him as a martyr, guess what, if he actually did do it, then chances are he's going to be martyr regardless of whether or not he got let out to die, or died in jail so him being let out has had no affect.

If I see one more person utter the word 'dipshit' to someone else in this thread I'm getting out my ban stick.

*Glares at hansari and Mr-Pope*

On the topic at hand, to be quite honest, him going back to Libya is probably putting him in a worse state than he would be in Britain. Medical treatment isn't as good, I doubt he's got the money to actually pay for the drugs he needs himself. So his lfie is gonna be made worse by the fact he's back in Libya AND Britain no longer has the cost of keeping the guy comfortable and alive.

This might not be 'justice' in the legal sense of him leaving Prison, but to be quite honest there is a certain amount of poetic and karmic justice about this, and to be quite honest I'm happy with that. The guy is going to spend the last days of his life in a shit hole of a country with a shit medical system which will cause him more pain and suffering than he ever would have had in Britain. In a way, by being compassionate to the guy, the Scots have kicked him in the crotch whilst he's on his death bed.

The guy has terminal prostate cancer. The rest of his life is going to be a very slow and painful death. And by the rest of his life I mean the 3 months that he's estimated to have left.

So I had a go at writing something, but I'm not sure whether it really has enough Transylvanian qualities to it.

But yeah this is what I've got so far. Will be making a few changes to it though.

I would strongly advise you not to scream my dear. If you do, then I'm afraid that you might wake up my little...pet over there. Can you see him? The one with the fangs and the fur. He looks a little bit... malnourished wouldn't you say? It would be so tragic if he were to wake up and realise that he hasn't been fed in two weeks and to try and consume whatever is closest to him wouldn't it? Especially as I'm all out of steaks to feed him, and, well, you are right next to the cage.

Would you please stop crying! I didn't want to do this to you but you left me no choice! I OFFERED YOU EVERYTHING... and still you spurned my advances. Money, love, ever lasting life, they could all have been yours. But what did I get for my troubles? Nothing but a broken heart. But you're used to doing that aren't you my dear? You're used to men fawning all over you, giving into your every whim and desire. Your mother was exactly the same. She was always the prettiest girl in the villages this side of the mountains. Always the ones the boys courted. And one by one she turned them down because they were too fat, too short or too weak. No one was every good enough for the beauteous girls of the Valdmir family!

You know your mother turned down my father on multiple occasions? He was never as dashingly handsome as your father so he never stood a chance really. Huh... a storm is brewing it seems. Ivan! Get up to the roof and set up the conductor. Our guest will require a jump-start when this is finished.

Tears will get you nowhere my dear. It's not my fault you decided to follow your mother and failed to see where real beauty lies. Your fixation with the skin and how things appear is misguided. Appearances can be deceiving. Take yourself for example. Upon first glance one would assume that you are a kind and loving individual. Those rosy cheeks, and the happy smile give the impression that you care about others. But once I got to know you all I saw was the truth. Blinded by your own beauty and by the fact that everyone went out of their way to make life easy for the princess of the parish. You know the Priest lusts after you? I can see it in his eyes. Every Sunday at mass he undresses you with his eyes and his imagination is filled with sins that burn with hellfire and brimstone. Such thoughts disgust you don't they? The thought of that old man climbing all over you is enough to make you sick to your stomach isn't it? And thus we see the sickness...

My father always told me that beauty was only skin deep. That to judge someone by their appearance and not by the content of their character was foolish. But I, like all young men, chose to ignore him. For how could one as beautiful as yourself be so....so... heartless... so... cold. But this is a problem we can fix, I can not make you love me my dear, I am not delusional. But I can make it so that the content of your character matches your appearance to the world. All it takes is a simple flick of the wrist.

Really now, screaming such as that is grossly disproportionate to the amount of pain I just inflicted. All I did was cut your cheek. We haven't even begun the process yet. For you see my dear, this isn't mindless violence like the thugs you are attracted to enjoy. This isn't an attempt to seek revenge. This is a way to improve yourself. To make yourself better and... ah Ivan, you have returned. Excellent. I assume everything is now set up? Good, good. Now all we need to do is wait for the machine to charge and then we can proceed.

Did you hear that my dear? We can soon begin the transformation. I should probably explain to you what exactly is going to happen. Its quite simple really. It is, a metamorphosis of sorts. You will be transformed from the beast that you are into a beauty of mythological proportions. Of course I do not refer to the appearance of the flesh, for how can we improve on perfection? No, we are going to change your mind, your beliefs, and alter the very fabric of your soul.

Do you know that we are all merely products of our upbringing? Everything we are is simply a result of the conditions around us. Now, some of these conditions are affected by ourselves. How smart we are, how strong, or how we look. These factors shape the way we are seen by others, and thus change their attitudes towards us. Therefore it stands to reason that to change the way the world views us, we must change something about ourselves. Whether it be something physical, such as the colouration of the skin, or the fullness of the lips, or something less... substantial such as our own attitude to others. Sadly though, our attitude is defined by others reactions to us and our physical attributes. Do you see the problem? One such as yourself can not, and will not change unless something happens to break the cycle of reinforcement. And all it takes is a flick of the wrist!

Now, that scream was much more proportionate. Though I'm surprised you were able to gauge the noses level yourself. After all losing an ear can impair an individuals hearing so much. Ivan, feed my pet. Oh and toss this in with the pig guts. Or guest won't be needing it anymore so someone might as well get used to it.

Ah.... Do you taste that my dear? That delightful little tingle on the tip of the tongue. The storm is here, and with it comes your future. Oh but one last word of advice. Try not to scream, it'll only make things worse!

At 8/20/09 01:30 AM, aviewaskewed wrote:

At 8/19/09 04:10 AM, Tri-Nitro-Toluene wrote: I've become sickened by Thor due to my dads collection. The pile of thor comics goes up to my knee at least. I'm 5ft 11.... so many thor comics...

Well you could sell it or read it, but stop bitching about it!! Or Thor is gonna whip thine ass with the might of his mystical hammer!!!

Going to sell it :P But until I've valued every last damned one of them!

At 8/19/09 01:29 AM, aviewaskewed wrote: Fables is the best ongoing series out there. Period.

Been reading some older stuff lately. Walter Simonson's run on Thor to be specific and really really enjoy it as he does a very good job with the balance of Thor as God of Thunder and protector of mortals. He's also the guy that created Beta Ray Bill. This is the defining take on Thor and it's really worth your time to grab the newly re-offered five volumes of trades this is collected in. Unless you aren't really into mythology, I guess if you aren't then this one might leave you cold.

I've become sickened by Thor due to my dads collection. The pile of thor comics goes up to my knee at least. I'm 5ft 11.... so many thor comics...

At 8/18/09 05:23 AM, lilgman76 wrote: PULL YOUR HEADS OUT OF YOUR ASSES! THEY ARE NOT PROTECTING YOU! THEY ARE WASTING YOUR MONEY YOU STUPID BRAINWASHED LEMMINGS!

CAPSLOCK IS CRUISE CONTROL FOR COOL!

Seriously folks, don't feed the troll. You'll jsut spoil his appetite and his mother is making him a very tasty copypasta dish.

Theme: Deadpool from Marvel Comics
Text: ' Low on energy, but full of vitamin C! '
Style: Nothing to special, but no grunge or tech or anything like that.

Additional Info:
If possible use this picture with him giving the thumbs up.
'TNT' in the bottom right hand corner.

Cheers in advance.

So went into my local comic shop to pick up some storage stuff and a copy of overstreet, only to find that their storage solutions suck, and whislt they have a copy of overstreet in the shop for them to use they don't sell it...

So I had to buy all the stuff online instead.

Picked up the first part of Fables which I haven't read yet, and Grimm Fairy Tales, which is an interesting idea but the writing lets it down. Gal with book has powers and is able to try and get people to change their ways via taking people into fairy tales. the Three Little Pigs variant is quite good. And the artwork is i teresting. Though the artist seems to have gone down to the ' BUXOM WENCH!' style of artwork.

Are you trying to make some kind of point about healthcare by drawing a comparison to home safety? People clearly wouldn't like this idea therefore how come people can be inf avour of socialised medicine when the base premise is essentially the same?

At 8/16/09 09:28 AM, Figter wrote:

At 8/16/09 09:26 AM, Tri-Nitro-Toluene wrote: Have no fear a mod is now here....?

A tad late mayby...

I'm sorry. But unfortunately real life gets in the way of my internet time.