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Element 117

I bring hot chicks to the forums... what have YOU done for Halforums today?

*smiles at the camera*
I have no retort. I provide nothing of value, and should go live a productive life toiling in the mines.
 
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Chazwozel

:laugh: Love the "storyboards."
Just thought they might add a nice touch to the whole deal. Y'know, a little story and not just people in silly clothes.

I was tempted to make some silly comments, though... like the one with the steeple and Knutsson looking at the camera: "Come to Turku or I KILL YOU!". Or the one with yours truly raging in-character, with laz0r eyes or something ;)[/QUOTE]

Are ren faires in Finland actually somewhat accurate to the historical setting, or are they a big mish-mash of retarded fantasy concepts like they are here in the States?

I hate going to the Ren Fair to because of this to be honest. Nothing puts me off to the setting faster than seeing guys dressed up as 17th century pirates gallivanting around with 13th century monks.
 
Heh. I considered going to a local one, and then I heard an ad about "face the mighty dragon". Yeah, I can skip out on people role playing D&D stuff, thanks.
 

ElJuski

Staff member
Ren Faires are like musicals to me. I just get embarrassed by the whole spectacle. Which--I'm sure you've already come to this conclusion-- is a personal problem.

Also I love taking away other people's fun.
 

Cajungal

Staff member
They always look fun to me. I'd get too shy and embarrassed to keep up any kind of role play, probably, but I think it would be cool to see. I like watching people LARP and get really into roles. It seems like a really fun and creative way to pass the time--playing a game of make believe just like when you were a kid. :)
 

ElJuski

Staff member
...playing a game of make believe just like when you were a kid. :)
That's where the embarrassment stems from. I don't know, I'm a cynical, bitter person (derp). I get embarrassed watching people play act like that.


And blech, I get so embarrased for the people in the musicals. It makes me cringe. Hate them hate them hate them
 

ElJuski

Staff member
I'm not walking around a party actually pretending I am a Bug Catcher, walking around in the tall grass. Creativity and comedy, man, every once in a while they make for an interesting party.

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Also, who gives a rat's ass if I think it's lame anyway? It's irrelevant if you find something enjoyable.
 
So it's the PRETENDING you have a problem with. I see.

Tell me, Juiceki, when did your imagination DIE? Did your parents kill your imaginary friend? Here, lie down, talk to me, you're in a safe place.
 
It's a trap, Juski. He's going to lure you in with his compassion and caring ear and when your defenses are down and you feel safe, BAM! He'll be all over you in the back of his car. Like a predator.
 

ElJuski

Staff member
Well sure, if pretending is grown men and women walking around pretending to be pirates in some imaginary world. I also find the people that don't break character in Settlement towns and museums weird.

Imagination ain't a problem--I love art and creativity. I just find certain things lame. So it goes.

I bring hot chicks to the forums... what have YOU done for Halforums today?

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Paid for it.







I win.[/QUOTE]

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It's a trap, Juski. He's going to lure you in with his compassion and caring ear and when your defenses are down and you feel safe, BAM! He'll be all over you in the back of his car. Like a predator.
But I'm not a Cougar :(
 
The ren faire I used to work at was more historical, but over the last 10 years has become a "medieval theme park" (in the words of the entertainment director). They've taken away the historical accuracy for dragons, faeries, and the "Miller Lite Knight" (gag)

NR's fair looks pretty awesome, and of the more historical variety.
 

Cajungal

Staff member
I can be embarrassed for people who are embarrassed for themselves. But being embarrassed for people who are enjoying themselves seems like a huge waste.
 
The good thing is, people who are enjoying themselves doing something that a lot of people find embarrassing/lame don't even care that you may feel embarrassed for them =)
 

ElJuski

Staff member
I can be embarrassed for people who are embarrassed for themselves. But being embarrassed for people who are enjoying themselves seems like a huge waste.
*shrug* I'm not doing it because of some moral standard. I just feel innately embarrassed for them. And yeah, it's not like they care. SO I get to have my opinion, and they get theirs, and if I don't have to deal with any stupid ren faires or musicals, and they get to go to them and be happy, well then

happy day
 

Cajungal

Staff member
That's fair enough. We can't really control those visceral reactions. We can keep them internal when it's not appropriate to express them, but that's usually it, heh.
 
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Chazwozel

I can be embarrassed for people who are embarrassed for themselves. But being embarrassed for people who are enjoying themselves seems like a huge waste.
*shrug* I'm not doing it because of some moral standard. I just feel innately embarrassed for them. And yeah, it's not like they care. SO I get to have my opinion, and they get theirs, and if I don't have to deal with any stupid ren faires or musicals, and they get to go to them and be happy, well then

happy day[/QUOTE]

I'm pretty sure the bum-preachers on their subway soapboxes don't care that I'm embarrassed for them either. Juski and I agree on Ren Faires. Go figure...
 
This new picture thread needs new pictures. Let's play the

"what's the latest picture you've been tagged on on facebook" game!



Mine is a friend of mine and me saying goodbye. (he's gone back to his home island after studying the master's thing with here in Barcelona)
 
I post about my romantic life. Lurkers are BORED of having to read all my personal life details.


And probably some non-lurkers too. But whatever! Post some pictures, people!
 
I wanna play that game!


One of my favorite cousins just opened a facebook profile and this was one of her first uploads n_n
She's the coolest girl. So smart and funny, I love her.

 
I have to go visit my mexican family. As soon as possible. Where did you say you were from? :p


Cute picture also for non creepy reasons, Morphine!
 
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