Be careful of what you pretend to be
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Warrior
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written Thursday, April 12 2007 03:57
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How many books by Vonnegut have you read? Poll Information This poll contains 1 question(s). 24 user(s) have voted. You may not view the results of this poll without voting. function launch_voter () { launch_window("http://www.ironycentral.com/cgi-bin/ubb/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=poll;d=vote;pollid=GjzHdUunqsmf"); return true; } // end launch_voter function launch_viewer () { launch_window("http://www.ironycentral.com/cgi-bin/ubb/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=poll;d=view;pollid=GjzHdUunqsmf"); return true; } // end launch_viewer function launch_window (url) { preview = window.open( url, "preview", "width=550,height=300,toolbar=no,location=no,directories=no,status,menubar=no,scrollbars,resizable,copyhistory=no" ); window.preview.focus(); return preview; } // end launch_window   -------------------- And so it goes. Posts: 93 | Registered: Tuesday, June 29 2004 07:00 |
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Warrior
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written Thursday, April 12 2007 03:59
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All of the true things I am about to tell you are horrible vicious lies. He will be missed. -------------------- And so it goes. Posts: 93 | Registered: Tuesday, June 29 2004 07:00 |
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Shaper
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written Thursday, April 12 2007 04:14
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I've only read some of his short stories. Great stuff. You can probably guess which one was my favorite. -------------------- You lose. Posts: 2156 | Registered: Thursday, August 24 2006 07:00 |
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Warrior
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written Thursday, April 12 2007 05:41
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Harrison Bergeron? -------------------- And so it goes. Posts: 93 | Registered: Tuesday, June 29 2004 07:00 |
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Apprentice
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written Thursday, April 12 2007 05:52
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quote:...for what you pretend may turn out to be what you really are. None. -------------------- There was a wise owl who lived in an oak. The more he heard, the less he spoke. The less he spoke, the more he heard. Why can't we all be like that wise old bird? Posts: 10 | Registered: Wednesday, December 13 2006 08:00 |
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Law Bringer
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written Thursday, April 12 2007 07:02
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Sirens of Titan and Breakfast of Champions. That's it, but both were pretty good. And just a little trippy. Aw... I didn't know he died. -------------------- Gamble with Gaea, and she eats your dice. I hate undead. I really, really, really, really hate undead. With a passion. Posts: 4130 | Registered: Friday, March 26 2004 08:00 |
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Off With Their Heads
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written Thursday, April 12 2007 07:05
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So it goes. C'mon, someone had to say it. I saw Vonnegut on The Daily Show a year or so ago, and he was as biting as ever. He opened with a speech of sorts that made everyone wonder for a second where he was going, and then, after making us think that he might be starting to dodder in his old age, he zinged us all. It was beautiful. -------------------- Arancaytar: Every time you ask people to compare TM and Kel, you endanger the poor, fluffy kittens. Smoo: Get ready to face the walls! Ephesos: In conclusion, yarr. Kelandon's Pink and Pretty Page!!: the authorized location for all things by me The Archive of all released BoE scenarios ever Posts: 7968 | Registered: Saturday, February 28 2004 08:00 |
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Warrior
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written Thursday, April 12 2007 09:48
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Kurt is up in heaven now. -------------------- I think this is really wonderful. Posts: 147 | Registered: Tuesday, October 18 2005 07:00 |
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Shaper
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written Thursday, April 12 2007 10:17
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quote:I am the Emperor! -------------------- You lose. Posts: 2156 | Registered: Thursday, August 24 2006 07:00 |
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Lifecrafter
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written Thursday, April 12 2007 12:25
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Betcha that half the people who voted in that poll were thinking "Who the hell?" And I've just won a bet. -------------------- You Shall Die Laughing: http://www.worfthecat.ermarian.net/converted The Roost: www.roost01.proboards104.com. Birds of a feather flock together. Posts: 794 | Registered: Thursday, July 27 2006 07:00 |
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Agent
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written Thursday, April 12 2007 12:27
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I bet you are wrong. -------------------- You acquire an item: Radio Free Foil Posts: 1169 | Registered: Monday, September 23 2002 07:00 |
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? Man, ? Amazing
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written Thursday, April 12 2007 15:57
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quote:Easy money. You should be ashamed of yourself for taking money from people like that. -------------------- quote: Posts: 4114 | Registered: Monday, April 25 2005 07:00 |
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Agent
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written Thursday, April 12 2007 16:01
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For some reason I'm not though. huh. It's is a shame the Vonnegut had to go. He was (and still is) great. -------------------- You acquire an item: Radio Free Foil Posts: 1169 | Registered: Monday, September 23 2002 07:00 |
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Shaper
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written Thursday, April 12 2007 16:20
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So many have read nothing by him. Enlighten yourselves. Go on, you commies, it's short. -------------------- You lose. Posts: 2156 | Registered: Thursday, August 24 2006 07:00 |
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Veteran*
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written Thursday, April 12 2007 16:32
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He's not really dead. He just ceased to exsist in time. Posts: 455 | Registered: Tuesday, May 17 2005 07:00 |
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Skip to My Lou
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written Thursday, April 12 2007 23:35
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quote:It's interesting that you choose a story where the emperor is a mutant freak with more arrogance than cleverness and is literally shot down by the leaders of the current institution. Why is this your favorite story? -------------------- Take the Personality Test! Deep down, you wish you were a stick figure. Posts: 1629 | Registered: Wednesday, October 3 2001 07:00 |
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Warrior
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written Friday, April 13 2007 04:13
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I don't think I would characterize Harrison as a mutant freak. Further, I think you may have missed the point of the story. -------------------- And so it goes. Posts: 93 | Registered: Tuesday, June 29 2004 07:00 |
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Warrior
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written Friday, April 13 2007 04:29
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Sorry to double post. I should have been more thoughtful in my previous response. I do find it interesting that Emperor Tullegolar likes this story. It seems to subtlety conflict with previous opinions he has expressed in respect the Shapers in the Geneforge series. As I remember, he was vehemently for the regulation that the Shapers deal out. The regulation of the Shapers seems to be at least somewhat similar to the regulation provided by the Handicapper General. Admittedly, there is an argument that the creations in Geneforge are not “natural.” But what does “natural” really mean? -------------------- And so it goes. Posts: 93 | Registered: Tuesday, June 29 2004 07:00 |
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written Friday, April 13 2007 05:08
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quote:Satire is always lost on its targets. -------------------- The Empire Always Loses: This Time For Sure! Posts: 9973 | Registered: Saturday, March 30 2002 08:00 |
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Canned
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written Friday, April 13 2007 05:33
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quote:"Who the hell?" :P But who is this guy? -------------------- I can transform into almost anything, though not sanity. Muffins n' Hell. Note that revisions of the first part is down the list. Posts: 1799 | Registered: Sunday, February 4 2007 08:00 |
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Shaper
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written Friday, April 13 2007 06:44
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Harrison is totally a mutant freak. But he is a superior mutant freak. Sort of like Barzahl. And I'm not pro-Shapers, I'm just anti-Rebellion. I don't think shaping should be so regulated, but I do think creations should be kept under control. I'm a Tullegolite, and I think Harrison was, too. -------------------- You lose. Posts: 2156 | Registered: Thursday, August 24 2006 07:00 |
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Agent
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written Friday, April 13 2007 11:06
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Said apolegetically by Ceylon quote:I forgive you, but you should of used the edit button. -------------------- WWJD? Posts: 1384 | Registered: Tuesday, February 6 2007 08:00 |
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Lifecrafter
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written Friday, April 13 2007 11:22
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Excalibur, check your email. -------------------- You Shall Die Laughing: http://www.worfthecat.ermarian.net/converted The Roost: www.roost01.proboards104.com. Birds of a feather flock together. Posts: 794 | Registered: Thursday, July 27 2006 07:00 |