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by m_a_r_k

Is this some of kind of experiment for a psychology research project to see how many people will actually respond to a discussion that is titled "Please disregard"?

by stargazerr

to see how many people actually click on it ... I clicked on it but didnt bother replying :D

]:)

by m_a_r_k

Nothing ventured, nothing gained. Live life to the fullest. Be a trailblazer. And all those other cliches. So I replied.

by aaronpctech

I accidentally submitted the same topic twice, so thats why I edited this one and made it blank. But hey, if you want, continue the fun and click away.

Hows about them redskins

by m_a_r_k

I gotta quit with all these cliches :D

But what the hell IS the actual topic, aaron?? Give us some help here. We're trying our damndest to provide honest and thoughtful feeback to the discussion you started here.

by firestar1

Is it that boring at work, so much that everyone will have an entire discussion about nothing?! Oops, I just got suckered into this, too. And I was so looking forward to tha Christmas bonus.

by stargazerr

I will have you know sir ... we are having a pretty good discussion about a bunch of different things ... One of them being ... "What the hell shall we dicuss??" :D

]:)

by m_a_r_k

Especially after Sunday's reincarnation of Little Bighorn. You're a Redskins fan or just a Cowboys hater? Oh well, I'm with you. The Cowboys played like hell and got what they deserved. There's always next year. Or the year after.

by m_a_r_k

Do you know about American football? Lemme guess... you'd be a fan of the Washington Redskins because "redskin" used to be another word for native Americans, aka American Indians. (Bad joke) I dunno why they were called redskins. Their skin isn't red. "redskin" actually a disparaging term for American Indians. There's been a lot of debate lately from politically correct groups in the U.S. about sports teams and schools changing their mascot/name from something other than Indian, Redskin, Seminole, Cherokee, etc. But I digress...

by dmambo

I have some bad news for you. No team is going to win the Superbowl with Drew Bledsoe at QB. While the Giants are my secondary team, I do not make the statement above based on any particular dislike of the Cowboys. It is a simple statement of fact. I watched for years as Bledsoe had incredible games one week followed by 4 interceptions the next week. He just does not have the consistancy, nor emotional toughness IMHO, to put together a run to the big one. Nothing tore me up more than to see him return to the sidelines following an unbelievable drive capped off with a perfectly thrown pass for a TD, or an interception of a pass 25 yards overthrown and within 30 seconds, he'd have the same sleepy-eyed look on his face. Seemed like there was no fire inside. You see a guy like Brett Favre, or Joe Montana , or Tom Brady get in front of their linemen on the bench and curse them out or high-five them. I did not see that from ole Drew. If he were a dog, he'd be a trusty Bloodhound, not a Doberman. And as far as NFL quaterbacking goes, he is a dog.

by m_a_r_k

I used to think he was a good quarterback, back when he was with the Patriots. And I was surprised that he never got his job back from Tom Brady. I couldn't understand why the local sportswriters kept trashing him when the Cowboys signed him. Now I'm realizing why. He's not a bad QB. But like you said, he doesn't have the fire and intangibles to win the big games. At least he's an improvement over what we had last year--Vinny Testaverde. And he was doing pretty good when before the Cowboys' offensive line got decimated by injuries and started leaking like a New Orleans levee. Jerry Jones needs to quit wasting his money on former college baseball players (Q, Hutchinson, Henson) and retreads (Vin, Bledsoe).

by aaronpctech

Do the redskins have what it takes to make the drive and beat the eagles and NYG? I sure hope so.

by m_a_r_k

Eagles are out of it. Giants are already playoff bound. 'Skins are fighing for a wild card spot. Probably won't make it.

by stargazerr

#1. They might have been bashed up and their skin instead of turning black and blue ... turned a raw red

#2. Maybe their mascot is one of the red tomato like men (in the summer time) of UK.

#3. Maybe they got tired of all these bad jokes and just liked the name.

]:)

P.S Yes, I like American football ... The NBA and football are the only two sports I follow with eagle eyes ... oh and the India-Pakistan cricket match too (That's like WAR ;) )... :D

by dmambo

GO PATS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I still remember 1986-87. The Bears must be stopped!

by m_a_r_k

I don't think so. Every year one or two teams coms from nowhere. This year it's the Bears and, of all teams, the Bengals. I'm thinking Seattle and Indianapolis in the Super Bowl. Mike Holmgren finally got things going in Seattle.

by dmambo

The Pats have had 3 offensive linemen starters hurt this year, yet Brady leads the league in passing. He's had some bad games, but he admits it and is a real team leader. How else does a second year kid displace a "Pro Bowl" QB and lead the team to their first Superbowl and begin a DYNASTY!

Go Pats, Go Pats, Go Pats la la la Go Pats!!!!

BTW - GO PATS!!!

Ever notice that once you're a Bill Parcells guy, you're always a Bill Parcells guy, even when you're over the hill?

by dmambo

...because you're M_A_R_K, but I think you may be right.

Took Homegrown long enough, didn't it?

The big question is can Peyton shed his Drew Bledsoe mantle ("can't win the big ones")?

by m_a_r_k

Somewhere in this wild, wacky discussion that's not even supposed to exist, I said I'm a diehard fan. Gotta hope until they're isn't anything worth hoping for. We're still in the playoff hunt. I won't give up until the proverbial porky chick warbles.

Can the Pats do it again? What will that be? Five of the last six? Seems like they've won that many. Time for someone new. You're right about Peyton. We'll see...

by dmambo

That's my catchy nickname for Mike Holmgren. How long has he been in Seattle now? 5 years? Seems like the Seahawks have been Superbowl contenders each preseason, but somehow fade. Maybe this year they won't. This weekend will be a good preview. If they beat Indy Sunday, it'll give the pundits something to speculate about going into the playoffs.

by aaronpctech

I'm prayig that they have what it takes. That would be nice for an underdog like the redskins to take it all.

by aaronpctech

Its sad when one person on the team scores 2/3 the amount of the opposing team.

Too bad Kobe's team wont make it anywhere near the playoffs until they get Yao MIng

by m_a_r_k

The "homegrown" name flew right by me. Flew by me like a Seahawk. hah! Ever since Holmgren got to Seattle, the so-called expert have said the Seahawks will have a good season and are SB contenders. Every year they've barely made the playoffs. Why are they so good this year? Other than Shaun Alexander setting the world on fire, what's different? They snuck up on me this year because I quit paying attention to them years ago. I think they'll beat Indy for no reason other than the 13-0 jinx. Seems like all the teams that rocket to a start like that fade in the last few games of the season. Come to think of it, the teams with the best records hardly ever play in the Super Bowl. It might be Redskins vs Patriots after all.

by m_a_r_k

But he might over the hill and behind the times. Just like Joe Paterno and Bobby Bowden...er...maybe not... Hell, Joe Pa turned 79 this week.

by faradhi

it will be Da Bears and the Colts. Da Bears will win because Manning will spend so much time on his back he will feel like a two doller hooker.

by firestar1

I guess everyone figured, why waste a thread, and then someone decided "Since we're all here lets talk about sports", ...and they did. :)

by aaronpctech

I sooo did not mean to make this to the top of the list, hahaha.

Man, I thoguht everyone would jsut pass over this and go on to my real post.

by firestar1

Are you the one who ate the last jelly donut?! Btw, I don't really work here either; you should try clocking in like I do. They'll never catch on. :)

by ni70

I hope I don't come across as being Politically Correct or harsh. But wasn't it Christopher Columbus the first to use the term Indian for the Native Americans, thinking he had made it to India? I dunno, I guess it's just me, but I prefer the term Native Americans or the First Nations. I bet if you asked any native American what their tribe affiliation is they'd probably say Lakota Souix or Cherokee, or whatever their affiliation is. Then they probably say it in their native language and my guess the translation would be something along the lines of "the real people" or "the first people".

by faradhi

After they take care of what is left of the packers, they will be going for the number two seed in the playoffs.
woohoo!!!! :)

by m_a_r_k

Tell me I can't do something, and I'll show you a way that I can do it. :D

NetAdmin - you are correct. I think it was Columbus who gave the native people he found the name Indians. Columbus was searching for a place called the West Indies. Maybe that is why he called them Indians. But I agree with you. Native Americans is a more politically correct and more appropriate term.

by stargazerr

according to my information...

Columbus wasnt 'searching' for west Indies ... He had set out to search for India, but landed up in West Indies ... He never knew where he was ..

Since he thought he had landed in India ... he named them Indians

]:)

by m_a_r_k

This discussion is like the TV show "Seinfeld". Their theme was that it was a TV show about nothing. Just like this thread.

by firestar1

Did you just call me sir? I am female, woman, she person. Call me Miss or Ms. or maam even, but don't call me sir. Now I know how Peppermint Patty felt. And..."What the hell shall we discuss is hardly what I would call a topic. But, the men found something of interest to them, ...Sports. Everyone,I suppose, is anticipating the Superbowl. In my opinion, it's just another excuse for the "big sandwich". :)

by old guy

Gee, it's kind of like deja vu here. Right Ms us_geeks_rule? Seems someone else just went through the same thing. See, I'm not the only one who used the wrong gender. :)

by old guy

Ms, Miss, Ma'am firestar1, as you are probably aware it doesn't take much to amuse us. Disregard works.

Hanging with you girls is a lot of fun too. (Disclaimer: Yes, I'm a guy--an old guy--but a guy. And, yes, I am straight and yes, I'm married and plan to stay that way but I still like the girls better. My wife says it's ok--I keep it honest...) :)

by firestar1

But, look at my name. How many men do you know that would give himself a screen name like Firestar? But it looks like we're in the same boat Geek. I think maybe I should add a picture or something maybe,and there would be less confusion.

by old guy

My post to us_geeks_rule was reminding her I had done the same thing to her when I first starting hitting these discussions. She kind of replied like you did. I was severely chastised also. It is funny...

by m_a_r_k

How do you more about American history than I do? :8} My original assertion was partially correct though it was based on an incorrect understanding of the actual events. I took a refresher course this morning and wikipedia was my teacher. During Columbus' time there was no [i]East[/i] or [i]West[/i] Indies. There was only one Indies, aka India, aka South and Southeast Asia. Columbus was searching for an westward oceanic route to the Indies. (Contrary to popular belief he was not trying to prove the world was round.) He thought he found them but he landed in the Caribbean Islands instead. Later, the Caribbean Islands came to be known as the West Indies and South/Southeast Asia came to be known as the East Indies.

Interesting stuff from http://www.wikipedia.org:
[i]Christian Europe, which had long enjoyed safe passage to India and China ? sources of valued goods such as silk and spices ? under the hegemony of the Mongol Empire (the Pax Mongolica, or "Mongol peace"), was, after the fragmentation of the Mongol Empire, under complete economic blockade by Muslim states. In response to Muslim domination on land, Portugal sought an eastward sea route to the Indies, and promoted the establishment of trading posts and later colonies along the African coast. Columbus had a different idea. By the 1480s, he had developed [b]a plan to travel to the Indies (then construed roughly as all of south and east Asia)[/b] by instead sailing west across the "Ocean Sea" (the Atlantic Ocean).

[b]The New World was initially thought to be the easternmost part of the Indies by explorer Christopher Columbus[/b], who had grossly underestimated the westerly distance from Europe to Asia. Later, to avoid confusion, the [b]New World came to be called the West Indies[/b] whilst the original Indies came to be called the "East Indies".

The name [b]"West Indies"[/b] originates from Christopher Columbus' idea that he had landed in the Indies (then meaning all of south and east Asia) when he had in fact reached the Americas.

The [b]Indies or East Indies (or East India)[/b] is a term used to describe lands of South and Southeast Asia, occupying all of the former British India, the present Indian Union, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, the Maldives, and also Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia, which was last called the Dutch East Indies before independence.[/i]

End of today's history lesson.

by stargazerr

You know what Ms. firestar ?? Once I had posted, I thought about going in and editing my post to include sir/madam ... but at that very moment devil sat on my shoulder and told me to see what happens .. :D .. So so sorry ...

Havent seen you around TR a lot though ... Having fun??

]:)

by stargazerr

History has a strange effect ... I think you just cured my insomnia .... :p

Wikipedia is a life saver, isnt it?? ASK ME ANYTHING LORD !!! :^O

]:)

by m_a_r_k

I thought you might be a guy, too. I have no idea what a firestar is so that name is generic to me and could be a male, a female or an it (not an IT, but an it :D). And my eyes work faster than my brain so when I saw your name, I kept reading it as firestarter, not firestar. Guys like to start fires. I'd be willing to bet that 99.99% of all arsonists are male. Hell, I even know of a guy who lives in fire. That would be Satan. BTW, please disregard this post.

by m_a_r_k

I cured your insomnia? My history lesson put you to sleep? :D Wikipedia is great. I love it. Anything you want to know, except next week's weather forecast can be found there. And you can dig forever through all the links. Inquiring minds want to know.

by stargazerr

Didnt you notice?? My dear Old Guy .. When at TR, the best way to pick on someone is to ignore them :^O

]:)

P.S Deja Vu indeed ... lets a pick a few more ... This is fun .... using the wrong gender, I mean

by stargazerr

Sometimes I wonder ... If TR and Wikipedia had not been invented ... or had I not discovered them ....

I cant think anymore ... Its pure agony to imagine the world without them....

Gosh ... I just made this post sound like I dont have a life .... I assure you,humble people of the TR, that I do ... :p

]:)

by firestar1

It was funny Old Guy. I knew that Geeks is a woman as well and thought I would rib her a little about it. Geeks, no need to appologize, and yes I am having a bit of fun chatting it up with all of you. I have been a member for only a short while, only just recently have I decided to check out the discussions. That's why you haven't seen me on much, but I do feel I am beginning to get to know everyone here a little better.

by old guy

This is one of the best discussions I've been in because everyone seems to be having fun and not being negative. It's wonderfully funny.

I just wanted to tease us_geeks.

by stargazerr

The discussion about Football?? or the discussion about Gender mistakes?? or the discussion about Columbus?? or the discussion about Wikipedia?? or the discussion about what to discuss??

I am glad you are having fun Firestar.Thats why I love being on TR ... but how in the world did you find out that I am a girl (woman??) ... did Old Guy tell on me?? (now where's my stick??)

For Old Guy: Teasing me?? Just for that I ignore you :p

]:)

by old guy

I didn't tell nobody, nuthin... (I love double negatives at the right time).

At least I'm posting here and not just peeking into other posts... :) :) :0

by stargazerr

Dont tell me you have gone peeking into the suppository thread??

Seems to be a new fad ... I am trying to ignore these threads ... but some of them (or is it all 3 of them??) challenge my resolve ... :p

]:)

by firestar1

I'm not really sure when it was I realized you're a woman. It may very well have been the time when you were telling Old Guy you're a woman. As for Mark, I don't start fires "missy". You're right Geeks, this is fun. What other male subject shall we refer to as female gender? >:) And Old Guy, you're right also. This is one of the best discussions I have seen here.

by stargazerr

Have you forgotten ?? You and Good should never be used in the same sentence ...

:D I am trying my best to be negative and disrupt this discussion .... did it work?? huh?? huh??

]:)

by m_a_r_k

Depends on the size of the angels and on the size of the pin head. And also on the type of music they're dancing to.

by mickster269

ok, how's this:

Say a standard North American Pin.

A large number of angels
Note: Seraphim and cherubim are most desirable, but almost any angels will do. The garden Anaheim variety of angel should be avoided.

One copy of "The Song That Doesn't End (Extended Version)"

I suppose we could also compare other music ...say a waltz, a foxtrot, an "electric slide", but I think break dancing is completely out.

by m_a_r_k

I'm still trying to figure why us_g asked me about giving Christmas gifts to youngsters.

And be careful when you stretch, old guy. You don't want to hurt yourself.

by old guy

You're right. What was she talking about???

Thank goodness we also have a complete Physical Therapy dept in our office and they all like me so they take good care of me on the stretching part.

by stargazerr

takes all the fun out of it ... but here goes ...

Mark .. you said that saying "please disregard" is like telling a child not to open a present ... you did the same and told someone to disregard your post ...

Sorry if I hurt you old guy .... but that's Objective Achieved ... I will be a good girl from now on :D

]:)

by m_a_r_k

Having to explain a joke is almost as bad as not getting a joke. I'd forgotten about my comment about telling kids not to open their presents.

by old guy

I bet I'll live through it. BTW, Firestar1, if you're still in here, this is probably my favorite thread. It's the most fun.

And, don't tell anyone, but some of these folks are really crazy. I think their mommas must have dropped some of us, uh them, on their heads when they were born. :)