for me it is movies/video games that end in a way that means that they can make a sequal

curse you the matrix, pirates of the caribbean, etc, etc, curse, mumble, sware, sware

sorry i was rambling there but seriously what shits you off

UGH. You had to go too far, flame, and make me edit your post on a day when I'm feeling not so hot, medicated and in pain. Shame on you Hunter. Sit in the corner and feel bad for all of five seconds to make me feel better. PLEASE? Thanks?

--Kay

PS. if you're gonna make fun of people for grammar, poor english, etc....be ready for me to point out your errors when I find them the next time you make fun of them. Fair warning.


So Zippo why does a movie with an open ending "shit" you off?

Hey! No hating on Pirates of the Caribbean! Jack Sparrow/ Johnny Depp is SEXY!!!!!

He's alright... a little old for my taste, I think pushing 45 is a bit much.

You lose.

Onward to what gets... er, shits me off:

People who forgot what spell check is for.

People who whine excessively about minor issues like movies.

People who rant about major issues like Iraq and such.

People who make lists that take up too much space.

People who are mad that I used 'people' to start every sentence in this list.

People who think that PotC is a good show because one actor is supposedly sexy.

In defense of the above statement, Kiera Knightly (fuck if I know how to spell her name) is ugly, so don't try to turn the tables.

Spyder- Dear, dear Legato. I don't say PotC is good because of Depp's persona of 'Captain' Jack Sparrow....I merely say I watch it because of him. Mmmm... And Rae, I know how you feel. Yeah, so I'm 27, not quite old, but still...Sexy as some of the celebs my 17 year old niece talks my ear off about, sadly they are just too young to me.

Oh, and as to the open ended stuff, maybe he doesn't like having to wait to see what's going to happen? Since we are already talking about it, I'll use PotC for the example. If it had been any other filmaker except Disney, the first movie ended well. Only the fact the Sparrow was alive and on his ship could allow for a sequel, there was no cut off mid-plot. (However, since the movie was made by Disney, everyone should have known it will be sequeled to death) The second movie however cut off mid-plot in the agreement to rescue the Captain. Which I do hate, too. It's one thing when you are talking episodes of a show, but mid-plot cliffhangers in movies and books do tend to annoy me. When you are talking in terms of a year or more for resolution, it is a bit much.

Movie sequels ussually suck, get over it.

Yeah.... so how's that whole "being blind" thing working out for you? Good so far?




Three words: Empire Strikes Back. You fail.

No. They have a point Jimmy. MOST movie sequels suck.

Especially Disney Sequels.


Exceptions to the MOVIE SEQUELS SUCK phrase
StarWars
Shrek
PotC

If I can think of others, I will return to them

For a Few Dollars More and The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly are good sequels too.

Edit: They follow Fistful of Dollars, I just realized that a few members most likely don't know what good old movies are. Then again I doubt there are many people my age that have watched the original King Kong.

Things that "shit" me off.. hmm, let's start with Jack Thompson, MAVAV Mothers Against Videogame Addiction and Violence, overreaction on the news (hint, Don Imus), political extremists spewing their typical garbage on television, etc.

Lessee..things I shit off....overpasses, toll bridges...buildings.

Things that "shit me off:" Political extremes(Liberal and Conservative), People who have different opinions than my own, PETA, Vegans, and lessee...Those who say most movie sequels suck, LoTR II and III were very nice.

Evil Dead 2 and Army of darkness are more good sequels.

Exactly, movie sequels make the world go round, unless it's the police acadamy movies, in that case, they make it stop and fling everyone off.

What shits me off is 10 year olds on video games who act really tough, i also hate Jack Thompson with a passion, People who say that heavy metal destroys our mind and PETA.

Other good ones are Desperado and Once Upon a Time in Mexico.

yeah I'm just posting names of sequels every once in a while.

Don't forget the George A. Romero "Dead" series classic

The Blind Samurai series, they are awesome, I think there is over 15 of them too, but if we are going into series now, James Bond since the only really bad one is Moon Raker but since the Moon Raker gun was the best in the Golden Eye game I'll let it slide.

Since we're going into games, then I present Command & Conquer as well as Doom.

Metroid, Zelda, Mario, Halo, Marathon, Devil May Cry, and Soul Caliber.

You're all gonna hate me then. I'm signing up for PETA tomorrow.

Ugh...this is the first time I've seen you post and I already feel the resentment growing inside me. The only way to redeem yourself is to show us an NRA membership.

You understand that they support terrorism, and think that all animals should be freed from their "slaverly?" I suggest finding another animal rights group that isn't full of (as Penn and Teller call it) Bullshit. Actually they do it right HERE

Before you join PETA, you ought to do some research into what they really do.

Some actions carried out in the name of PETA include damage of property like firebombing of medical research laboratories and even organisations such as Pediatric AIDS Foundation and the American Cancer Society because they support such work that may uncover cures. It should be remembered that many people living with Type 1 or Type A Diabetes would be dead if it were not for medical research as well as many other conditions.

Here's a link to PETA Kills Animals where in North Carolina the animal rights group admitted under oath that it does kill large numbers of animals.

And a link to Seven things you didn't know about PETA including funding of groups classified by the FBI as domestic terrorist groups.

And hate isn't really the word, more disappointed because like so many supporters of PETA you aren't being told about their dirty laundry by them. I really hope that you change your mind about joining though and look up another organization.

Spyder- I'll throw my voice in too. Caring about animals and/or the environment is a good thing. Don't waste yourself on PETA! There are many organizations out there that you can join that make a difference, just don't go with the terrorist ones. I may make some people mad, but I'll also warn you against Green Peace. They aren't any better and have completely disregarded crazy things like the law in their zeal.

Meh, I couldn't join anyway. It's like NPR (National Public Radio... awesome.). You have to pay a certain amount to be registered as a member. And I don't have any money.

But I'm trying to make a difference. I guess I've always just loved other animals more than people. People have done some mean stuff to me and others... and I guess... other animals, like my dog Chester, an awesome yellow lab, have always been my closest friends. They're always there.

Maybe I'll try to get a job at an Animal Shelter of some sort. It's just cruel how no one cares about other animals anymore... it takes personal endangerment to make people start to care.

Anyway, back on topic. The inflated racism thing shits me off. I know how it's wrong to be racist, but this whole "Imus" thing is gone off in the wrong direction.

I am all for ethical treatment of animals, in fact, I personally deplore the conditions most poultry are kept in and harvested in. But, I hate PETA more than anything else. Their plan is to "liberate" animals from human slavery. They see all domesticated animals as slaves even those that are constantly nurtured and well taken care of. If those crazy-ass molotov throwin hippies got their way, all pets would be either thrown into the wild or killed. Now if a person had depended on you its entire life, and all of a sudden you just abandoned it or killed it, how would that be ethical at all?

Another thing I disagree with PETA on is their methods. The ends justify the means to them, so they are not above sending home propaganda to little children or offending the most sacred traditions of the world's religions. They even teach students how to make bombs! How is any of that good?

People will continue to use such racial slurs so long as it grants them the attention they crave. Take swear-words for example; not a single one has ever been used in proper context or usage, but who cares so long as people gasp in indignation?

I'm just wondering but who gasps at swearing when they are older that 12 and younger than 70? Swearing is just out there and people are being less bothered by it, maybe I'm just really jaded.

Well, I'd like to hand you some Little John with the expletives canceled. All you hear is "YE-AH! *bleep* All you *bleep* *bleep* *bleep* can't *bleep* with....."

Point is, few swear words are used in proper context. Take "bastard" for example. Or "damn", which is a verb.

Spyder- I agree, all swearing is for making a shocking statement. It loses it power when overused. Really though any word can be made to mean anything, if you say it the right, or is it wrong?, way. I'll never understand why censors don't get that. You can't enforce "decency". As for the Imus debacle, it is just one more spin on the rat wheel. Unending in it's sameness. Do you have to like what he said to be against what has been done? No, I don't. I can think he is an idiot and still not call for his firing. Do you have to obey the laws of this nation? Apparently not if you don't agree with them. Free Speech. It was protected for a reason. Because "you don't like it" is not a good enough reason for censorship, ever. If you watch the news at all, you'll have been bludgeoned to death with this story. Honestly, sometimes I wonder if we aren't a nation of whining little kids.

We are, actually. It has to do with the "American Dream" and the way we are brought up in an American society. There's a lack of discipline, as well as a sort of dignity. Some kind of mindset that governs thought is "Who cares, I can fix it if I want to."

Well, not all things work the way people want them to...and not all people will own up to their responsibility. It's a shame, really.

Spyder- The "American Dream" is like the lotto, dangled in front of the masses like cheese so we will follow the lead of those in charge and not fuss too much. You've an equal chance of attaining either. On a side note, when did accidents cease to exist?

Talking about the flaws of the U.S.A struck me with a sense of deja vu...

Spyder- How so?

I don't know, but for some reason I feel like raising an angry mob at a local bar while screaming "coup de etat" at the top of my lungs. Worn clothing optional. Fire may or may not be included. Some assembly required.

But, seriously...somehow the American standards have fallen dangerously low. Politics, economy, technology, education...media. All it takes is a cursory glance, and one can already tell how far America has gone from the ideals of the past.

Spyder- What can you expect from a media driven culture? We spend a lot of time fighting about nothing, but when the time comes to step up to the real issues, either we're too tired or the media has already made up our mind for us. And too, only special interest groups really push their issues. Money talks. Think about it, about our "wonderful" options for president. How much do you need? Millions apparently. Those in power tend to stay in power. It is as true in America as it is in any other part of the world.

Good point, my angry mob would be easily dispersed with the latest on TV. Nuthin' says typical Western Culture than a sofa, popcorn, and a TV set.

And power is something that is actually necessary in a healthy lifestyle. To have a web of friendships, connections all over the place to induce a feeling of keeping in touch. Though, when such power is misused, and misused with little judgement....that's when the poverbial shit hits the fan.

Spyder- But..but... I like popcorn.... America's faults are legion, we could be here all day. I'll tell you something that really makes me mad though. Most of the world seems to hate us. In the least they are very unflattering. So...when did we become the world's handout department? Every time some disaster, be it natural or man-made, hits another country, we are expected to hand out money and stuff(but mostly money) to help them out. What?!

Well, it's way more fun to say "Capitalist pig" than "Communist Dog".

Besides, for some reason Americans have a reputation for being stupid. Blame it on tourists going off to other countries, but the fact is, America has a soiled reputation that just isn't getting much better. And for hand-outs, everyone knows that the U.N. has THAT covered. A point that I should have put in earlier but am too lazy to edit is that America is also well-known for "great riches", "material spending", etc. etc. So, the reason goes, why shouldn't America get off its ass to give money for a good cause? And the crowd yells "Because they're selfish!". There are various amounts of points on that topic, but the easiest answer would probably be: It's easier to blame someone else than to admit you're wrong.

Mind is fizzling here...

Ironically. PETA stands for Please Eat The Animals.

Spyder- Darkdragon, you might want to give in to that sleep urge there. Appearances can be deceiving. Oh, I don't doubt that there are a lot of really weathly bastards in America, but most of us live way above our means... Most Americans owe their lives to credit companies and never stop to think what will happen when that bill gets too high. Hit that trap early. Recovered and moved on wiser. Credit is not your friend.

Yeah, we have Bush. Enough said. We're screwed. I didn't vote for him. It's got to count for something, doesn't it?

Ouch, that's why you go debit.

That's definitely going to be an issue if I move back to the states, finding a good source of funds...I'm not exactly too great on credit, since I'm prone to forget when I need to pay for things. Not to mention I lose slips of paper rather too easily.

And to quote the ways of the forum poster: "Sleep? Who needs sleep?"

EDIT: speaking of which, I need to get a caffeine boost real quick...3:49 am...7:30 am to leave the house...

Spyder- Caffeine, yea! anyway, out of curiousity why'd ya move to Taiwan?

Family, business reasons. I'd tell you more, but I like to keep an aura of enigmatic mystery around myself. Well, actually I'm just lazy. Okay, bad reason but whatever.

My single mother moved to Taiwan for better job oppurtunities as opposed to what she had in America, taking my brother and I along with her until we were capable of independant life in the States.

Spyder- Okay. How's Taiwan, other than the internet cafes? Is it worth moving back?

Eh, it's grown on me. I'll miss the cheap drink stands, the delightful food karts parked on the side, the cheap BB guns, and all of the things that made the place...Taiwan. I would prefer to live in America, but there are various things that I've become used to in Taiwan. Buying three meals a day for less than 5 dollars...all the foods that I've always loved...the tea addiction that's grown on me. The like. But there are also many things about Taiwan that I abhor, like the insect life, (mosquito bites THROUGH my clothes, flies buzzing around piles of dog crap, cockroach that greeted me in the kitchen as I prepped my green tea), the over-population of dogs on the island, the smokers, the beetle-nut chewers...

I don't know, really. I've had many a good memory in Taiwan, like go-karting in a track 20 floors up in a shopping mall, or buying cheap computer products...the first girl-

I know that when I do go back to the states that the move will be emotional. There's a lot that I don't want to let go of, but so much that I want back. It's part of being a TKC, I guess.

I would like to visit Taiwan some day but I doubt its going to happen soon. But what is beetle-nut?

for those of u who do not like my statments to bad

pirates was a good movie but they schould have just let it die peacefuly rather then have it burnt at the stake chech this


oh and for those wondering i was in a shity mood when i made this forum