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Old 13th August 2003, 10:19 AM   #1
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The grand list of overuesed SciFi cliches'

http://enphilistor.users4.50megs.com/cliche.htm
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Old 13th August 2003, 11:07 AM   #2
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You know, I love to criticize Billiefan for posting threads consisting of a link with no original content . . .
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Old 13th August 2003, 11:11 AM   #3
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I would hope that there is a difference....

First, I am the only participant that I know of that provides on-going and frequently updated reports from North Korea as part of his/her signiture.

Second, Billie posts links that he believes make some sort of profound point, usually indicating that his theories about religion, politics or the end of times are correct....

Third, my links are generally intended to amuse and I make no claim for their profundity and generally, witht the exception of the quotes from North Korea, make no claim on their truthfulness or validity (the North Korea quotes are, of course, exceptionally true.... ).
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Old 13th August 2003, 11:56 AM   #4
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North Korea is just your Jesus, man.

I like this one:
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In the future, everyone is good in bed.
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Old 13th August 2003, 11:57 AM   #5
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You know, I love to criticize Billiefan for posting threads consisting of a link with no original content . . .
I have to agree with Headscratcher on this one. When I see a post with his name attached I know that there is a pretty good chance that it will be an interesting link and that I will come away from it amused at the least.

When I see Billiefan's name attached to a post I am pretty sure that it will be utter twaddle and I will come away wanting to slap both Billiefan and whomever wrote the original upside the head.

See the difference?
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Old 13th August 2003, 12:13 PM   #6
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I would hope that there is a difference....

First, I am the only participant that I know of that provides on-going and frequently updated reports from North Korea as part of his/her signiture.
You mean you CHANGE it?
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Old 13th August 2003, 12:34 PM   #7
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You mean you CHANGE it?
As far as I can tell, he hasn't changed it since I turned off sigs so I wouldn't have to scroll past it any more...
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Old 13th August 2003, 12:37 PM   #8
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As far as I can tell, he hasn't changed it since I turned off sigs so I wouldn't have to scroll past it any more...
I don't care if it's directions to a gold mine, I ain't readin' that much small text.

Just teasin' ya headscratcher.
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Old 13th August 2003, 04:20 PM   #9
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The fact that you are so un-interested in the achievements of the North Korean cosmetic industry and its progress in forestry saddens me to no end.
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Old 13th August 2003, 04:40 PM   #10
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Hey headscratcher4, your sig has always answered the burning questions that I've had about North Korea.

What's the deal with Kim's famous doo? Is it really to make him look taller (and manly), along with the platforms? Maybe Kim should try to bring back the 70's to NK fashion scene.

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Footloose was a sci-fi movie?
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I would hope that there is a difference....
There is.

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First, I am the only participant that I know of that provides on-going and frequently updated reports from North Korea as part of his/her signiture.
For which we are aternally greatful!

You forgot to mention that Teal Redman is a Ho.
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I have to agree with Headscratcher on this one. When I see a post with his name attached I know that there is a pretty good chance that it will be an interesting link and that I will come away from it amused at the least.

When I see Billiefan's name attached to a post I am pretty sure that it will be utter twaddle and I will come away wanting to slap both Billiefan and whomever wrote the original upside the head.

See the difference?
Of course I see the difference. I'm just giving ol' Headscratcher a hard time.
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Old 14th August 2003, 06:47 AM   #14
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There is.


For which we are aternally greatful!

You forgot to mention that Teal Redman is a Ho.
Too true....Teal Redman is a Ho. I've said it before, I believe it, I will say it again: Teal Redman is a Ho.

Thanks, CS, for keeping me on the straight and narrow.
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Old 14th August 2003, 06:52 AM   #15
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Of course I see the difference. I'm just giving ol' Headscratcher a hard time.
Ah, so you've exposed your self as an imperialist running dog lackey of the corporatist state! The people, in their loving faithfulness to the Juche idea and the peerless philosophy of the Sun of the 20th Century and Great Leader, Kim Sung Il, and under the expert generalship of the Dear Leader Kim Il Jong, will rise up and crush you like the scum you are, planting row upon row of Kimiljungalia upon the wasteland that will be your grave so that future generations of workers and students can frolic in peace and security over your wasted bones…or something along those lines….
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Old 19th August 2003, 08:07 AM   #16
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I think Star Trek has a lot to answer for, and if the Revolution of Good Taste ever comes, first on the bonfire should be every copy of Star Trek: Voyager.

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Old 22nd August 2003, 04:19 PM   #17
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Back before the Wall came down , when I were but a lad, I would lie abed of a winter's night, with tranny under the covers and listen to East European Radio Stations.

Headscratcher's use of the phrase "Imperialist running dog lackey" quite brought a tear to my eye, remembering those innocent childhood days.

Nothing on radio these days but phone ins, static and capitalist pop-idolatry.

Ah! When will the Beloved Leader free the beleaguered peoples of the west?
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