Why? You can't answer for yourself? I asked you if you rode a bike and why you got the issues. You really do seem to have the biggest beef with everyone here.
My response to the poster's inquiry about what superheroes used before spandex was something called a "joke." A joke is a statement uttered in a social setting and intended to generate laughter (an involuntary pulmonary spasm accompanied by wordless vocalization and smiling), usually by mildly confounding the expectations of the audience.
In this case, the joke was at the expense of a sub-group of cyclists sometimes called "retrogrouches" and best represented by Grant Peterson of the Rivendell bicycle company. These retrogrouches are best known for shunning modern cycling technology, and making sometimes overheated claims for the superiority of wool over lycra, quill stems over threadless, steel over aluminum, and so on. It was inspired by, and intended to build upon, a previous and perhaps funnier joke upon the same lines by user:voltman.
To learn more about jokes, see this Wikipedia entry (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joke) on the subject, or leave your house every now and then.
magicant
05-07-08, 04:22 PM
lets not start blasting wool now fellas..........
I have no problems with wool! Just doesn't seem like good crime-fighting outfit.
Chucklehead
05-07-08, 04:22 PM
lets not start blasting wool now fellas..........
Is that slang for farting?
voltman
05-07-08, 04:23 PM
My response to the poster's inquiry about what superheroes used before spandex was something called a "joke." A joke is a statement uttered in a social setting and intended to generate laughter (an involuntary pulmonary spasm accompanied by wordless vocalization and smiling), usually by mildly confounding the expectations of the audience.
In this case, the joke was at the expense of a sub-group of cyclists sometimes called "retrogrouches" and best represented by Grant Peterson of the Rivendell bicycle company. These retrogrouches are best known for shunning modern cycling technology, and making sometimes overheated claims for the superiority of wool over lycra, quill stems over threadless, steel over aluminum, and so on. It was inspired by, and intended to build upon, a previous and perhaps funnier joke upon the same lines by user:voltman.
To learn more about jokes, see this Wikipedia entry (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joke) on the subject, or leave your house every now and then.
I made a funny? Excellent!
magicant
05-07-08, 04:23 PM
Is that slang for farting?
:roflmao: it is now.
Scootcore
05-07-08, 04:23 PM
maybe......
tippy2
05-07-08, 04:24 PM
My response to the poster's inquiry about what superheroes used before spandex was something called a "joke." A joke is a statement uttered in a social setting and intended to generate laughter (an involuntary pulmonary spasm accompanied by wordless vocalization and smiling), usually by mildly confounding the expectations of the audience.
I think you need to work on delivery. just a suggestion, yo.
Scootcore
05-07-08, 04:25 PM
My response to the poster's inquiry about what superheroes used before spandex was something called a "joke." A joke is a statement uttered in a social setting and intended to generate laughter (an involuntary pulmonary spasm accompanied by wordless vocalization and smiling), usually by mildly confounding the expectations of the audience.
In this case, the joke was at the expense of a sub-group of cyclists sometimes called "retrogrouches" and best represented by Grant Peterson of the Rivendell bicycle company. These retrogrouches are best known for shunning modern cycling technology, and making sometimes overheated claims for the superiority of wool over lycra, quill stems over threadless, steel over aluminum, and so on. It was inspired by, and intended to build upon, a previous and perhaps funnier joke upon the same lines by user:voltman.
To learn more about jokes, see this Wikipedia entry (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joke) on the subject, or leave your house every now and then.
just out of curiosity...and i really do mean this.......are you always joking when you rip on people? ya see, here on the internets we cant really "hear" sarcasm......help us out....
voltman
05-07-08, 04:26 PM
just out of curiosity...and i really do mean this.......are you always joking when you rip on people? ya see, here on the internets we cant really "hear" sarcasm......help us out....
My laughter detector does register a reading.
cjbruin
05-07-08, 04:26 PM
My response to the poster's inquiry about what superheroes used before spandex was something called a "joke." A joke is a statement uttered in a social setting and intended to generate laughter (an involuntary pulmonary spasm accompanied by wordless vocalization and smiling), usually by mildly confounding the expectations of the audience.
In this case, the joke was at the expense of a sub-group of cyclists sometimes called "retrogrouches" and best represented by Grant Peterson of the Rivendell bicycle company. These retrogrouches are best known for shunning modern cycling technology, and making sometimes overheated claims for the superiority of wool over lycra, quill stems over threadless, steel over aluminum, and so on. It was inspired by, and intended to build upon, a previous and perhaps funnier joke upon the same lines by user:voltman.
To learn more about jokes, see this Wikipedia entry (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joke) on the subject, or leave your house every now and then.
If you need to explain it, it's not a joke.
tippy2
05-07-08, 04:26 PM
just out of curiosity...and i really do mean this.......are you always joking when you rip on people? ya see, here on the internets we cant really "hear" sarcasm......help us out....
People who rip on others are always joking. They just aren't always funny and that's the problem.
magicant
05-07-08, 04:27 PM
Can we please get back to original topic? From what I can tell, the original topic consists of:
- lock up your bike securely
- stay away from Sean Pendleton, even if you're in a band
- superheroes needed to wait for technology to catch up with them to create a more comfortable crime-fighting career
tippy2
05-07-08, 04:27 PM
Can we please get back to original topic? From what I can tell, the original topic consists of:
- lock up your bike securely
- stay away from Sean Pendleton, even if you're in a band
- superheroes needed to wait for technology to catch up with them to create a more comfortable crime-fighting career
See, now that is a joke. Ha ha ha ha. See? I am laughing. Good delivery. Placid Casual, take note.
voltman
05-07-08, 04:27 PM
Can we please get back to original topic? From what I can tell, the original topic consists of:
- lock up your bike securely
- stay away from Sean Pendleton, even if you're in a band
- superheroes needed to wait for technology to catch up with them to create a more comfortable crime-fighting career
If you were a superhero, would you still need to lock up your bike? Or stay away from Sean Pendleton?
Scootcore
05-07-08, 04:28 PM
that wicks
Chucklehead
05-07-08, 04:29 PM
If you need to explain it, it's not a joke.
Or in this case.. Bad jokes are no laughing matter.
Chucklehead
05-07-08, 04:31 PM
Brianna Keilar is back on CNN.
cjbruin
05-07-08, 04:34 PM
Can we please get back to original topic? From what I can tell, the original topic consists of:
- lock up your bike securely
- stay away from Sean Pendleton, even if you're in a band
- superheroes needed to wait for technology to catch up with them to create a more comfortable crime-fighting career
Don't forget...
- if you're going to break up with someone named Ryan, do it via text
Placid Casual
05-07-08, 04:34 PM
If you need to explain it, it's not a joke.
I didn't say it was a good joke. Stop oppressing me.
Grumpy Pig
05-07-08, 04:37 PM
Can we please get back to original topic? From what I can tell, the original topic consists of:
- lock up your bike securely
- stay away from Sean Pendleton, even if you're in a band
- superheroes needed to wait for technology to catch up with them to create a more comfortable crime-fighting careerI think the real thief is the person that sold Ryan and Sara a Fremont and an old Peugeot for 3k.
Indolent58
05-07-08, 04:39 PM
Brianna Keilar is back on CNN.
Wow. So how exactly how does you brain work?
cjbruin
05-07-08, 04:39 PM
I didn't say it was a good joke. Stop oppressing me.
It's almost time to ride. Anyone want to ride down the coast?
UmneyDurak
05-07-08, 04:50 PM
Had something similar in Moscow in 1984...probably not a fair comparison though.
I would have to say yes.
mateo44
05-07-08, 05:08 PM
Best thread EVER!
Nerdanel
05-07-08, 05:31 PM
Best thread EVER!
And I've just joined up today. Have I nothing to look forward to?
:(
magicant
05-07-08, 05:32 PM
Records are made to be broken!
Placid Casual
05-07-08, 05:40 PM
And I've just joined up today. Have I nothing to look forward to?
:(
According to my calendar, we're scheduled for another moderator meltdown sometime in mid-June. Until then, nada. Sorry.
magicant
05-07-08, 05:45 PM
According to my calendar, we're scheduled for another moderator meltdown sometime in mid-June. Until then, nada. Sorry.
There's got to be some way to speed that up!
alicestrong
05-07-08, 06:54 PM
And I've just joined up today. Have I nothing to look forward to?
:(
Welcome..:D
Grumpy Pig
05-07-08, 07:07 PM
Sort of just like that.
It's almost time to ride. Anyone want to ride down the coast?Damnit, I must haved logged off just before you posted. I rode out to College. Single speed though so it wouldn't have been much of a ride for you.
Aren't you cold? Come pick up your sweatshirt!
Chucklehead
05-07-08, 08:49 PM
Aw shucks, I just rode past your place, too.
Indolent58
05-07-08, 08:56 PM
Best thread EVER!
The tyranny of low expectations. We can clearly do better than this.
Your nose is too big.
voltman
05-07-08, 09:58 PM
According to my calendar, we're scheduled for another moderator meltdown sometime in mid-June. Until then, nada. Sorry.
I melt neither in your mouth, nor in your hand.
efficiency
05-07-08, 10:45 PM
Voltman is no moderator, he is the Emperor.
Placid Casual
05-08-08, 04:27 AM
Your nose is too big.
My Charles Bronson nose is off-limits in this flamewar.
By the way, I just noticed your sig...have you tried getting more electrolytes?
alicestrong
05-08-08, 09:48 AM
Cool design.
By the way, I just noticed your sig...have you tried getting more electrolytes?
LOL...I need all the help I can get...:p
ggallin
05-08-08, 10:47 AM
this guy david allen coe said some things about african americans and homosexuals on television. im going to repeat them to people on the internet because its the right thing to do.
cjbruin
05-08-08, 11:10 AM
this guy david allen coe said some things about african americans and homosexuals on television. im going to repeat them to people on the internet because its the right thing to do.
Dude...get over it. Did you sit up all night thinking of that post? What's making that stick in your craw?
mateo44
05-08-08, 11:27 AM
Dude...get over it. Did you sit up all night thinking of that post? What's making that stick in your craw?
BTW, did you hear that the real GG Allin's posthumously published book on tolerance just passed Archie Bunker's book, Why I Love People Who are Different and Why you Should Too on the NY Times best seller list?
Scootcore
05-08-08, 11:40 AM
this guy david allen coe said some things about african americans and homosexuals on television. im going to repeat them to people on the internet because its the right thing to do.
ok.......
Indolent58
05-08-08, 12:22 PM
My Charles Bronson nose is off-limits in this flamewar.
I was talking about Mateo's nose actually. Trying to establish a second front.
Grumpy Pig
05-08-08, 12:38 PM
BTW, did you hear that the real GG Allin's posthumously published book on tolerance just passed Archie Bunker's book, Why I Love People Who are Different and Why you Should Too on the NY Times best seller list?GG Allin's dead? Did this thread kill him? This is the best thread ever!