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Post by TheStranger on Nov 28, 2005 7:48:43 GMT -5
Surely we have some fans of Penn and Teller here, do we? They explore issues which people have a belief in, or assume things to be good for people, and show how much of a load of crap it really is.
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Post by Cortana on Nov 29, 2005 16:51:42 GMT -5
No. Not really. I prefer street-magic shows, because not only are they completely fake, but I can do all of the tricks myself. The scripts (or supposed lack thereof) aren't nearly as clever, that's true.
And as a side note, I get to see David Copperfield for only 25 bucks in March. Suh-weet.
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Post by Twitchmonkey on Nov 29, 2005 23:14:00 GMT -5
I'm kind of conflicted about the show. On the one hand it is a funny show and they expose the faks and point how ludicrous they are. On the other hand I think they often times don't actively seek out the most compelling instances of the things they slander so they can make a joke. Overall, it's a funny show, but it isn't likely to change my views on anything.
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Post by mastab on Nov 29, 2005 23:16:38 GMT -5
I LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOVE THAT SHOW! IT IS THE BEST SHOW EVER!
I have both my Tivos set to record it and have seen every episode at least five times!
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Post by TheStranger on Nov 30, 2005 7:43:24 GMT -5
I'm kind of conflicted about the show. On the one hand it is a funny show and they expose the faks and point how ludicrous they are. On the other hand I think they often times don't actively seek out the most compelling instances of the things they slander so they can make a joke. Overall, it's a funny show, but it isn't likely to change my views on anything. Ok, so for instance, have you bought into the second hand smoking and cancer risk? Or do you realise how overhyped that is?
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Post by Twitchmonkey on Dec 1, 2005 0:27:15 GMT -5
Ok, so for instance, have you bought into the second hand smoking and cancer risk? Or do you realise how overhyped that is? Yes, very overhyped, 3 heavy-smoking grandparents dying of lung cancer without any previous or future family history of it has shown the error of the scientist's ways. Don't think I'm trying to have smoking banned or anything, everyone knows the risks and the tobacco companies should be permitted to continue their product, but the idea that there is no link between cancer and smoking is a load of crap.
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Post by mastab on Dec 1, 2005 0:30:20 GMT -5
Cancer is mostly genetic....
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Post by Twitchmonkey on Dec 1, 2005 0:34:15 GMT -5
Not in my family it isn't, I have no relatives that don't smoke that have cancer. All of the smokers end up with some sort of heart problems or cancer....or both. Penn & Teller can find scientists to say anything as can the tobacco companies. Hell, if they pay enough then can get W. to say cigars give you vast wealth and 12-hour erections but that doesn't make it true.
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Post by Everett on Dec 5, 2005 12:47:49 GMT -5
What is Penn and Teller?
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Post by TheStranger on Dec 5, 2005 15:17:57 GMT -5
They have a TV show thats well worth watching.
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Post by Muad'dib on Jun 2, 2006 5:57:06 GMT -5
They have a TV show thats well worth watching. Basically, yes. Are they still working on new ones? I've seen episodes here and there, and its hilarious some of the people they get on it.
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Post by pilaf on Jun 10, 2006 22:01:20 GMT -5
I liked the episodes about the Bible and Gun Control, and the one about Prostitution, and even the one about PETA despite being a strict vegan (people need to realize that most dietary vegans actually think PETA are a bunch of . They're hollywood elitist pricks and alarmists.) I think the men have a lot of common sense, Penn and Teller, and I appreciate the way they expose the ridiculous things in society. It's a shame they won't tackle Scientology, but then again, South Park already did that pretty damn well.
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Post by Osama Bin Laden on Jun 10, 2006 22:34:00 GMT -5
I hate the show. Not what its about, but I just hate the two hosts for some reason.
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Post by pilaf on Jun 10, 2006 23:08:07 GMT -5
That's the thing about Libertarians..you love 'em or you hate 'em. It's sorta like Matt Stone and Trey Parker. You don't see a lot of indifference there either.
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Post by Osama Bin Laden on Jun 10, 2006 23:25:52 GMT -5
That's the thing about Libertarians..you love 'em or you hate 'em. It's sorta like Matt Stone and Trey Parker. You don't see a lot of indifference there either. Its not that they have an opinion, its just the way they are, everything about them.
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Post by Osama Bin Laden on Jun 14, 2006 22:33:30 GMT -5
Im watching the episode about 9/11, and how theirs nothing happening with the memorial thing. I take back what I said earlier, I love this episode. I mean, a picture of planes flying "into" a woman? Priceless.
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Post by Samurai Slayer on Jun 14, 2006 22:36:30 GMT -5
As far as magicians/magic BS goes, I'm more of a Criss Angel fan.
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Post by Twitchmonkey on Jun 20, 2006 15:54:06 GMT -5
Criss Angel is a tool. His magic can be pretty good though.
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Post by TheStranger on Jun 25, 2006 15:24:01 GMT -5
I hate the show. Not what its about, but I just hate the two hosts for some reason. No offence, but a person into Bloodhound Gang...... It doesn't surprise me.
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Post by Osama Bin Laden on Jun 25, 2006 15:52:13 GMT -5
I hate the show. Not what its about, but I just hate the two hosts for some reason. No offence, but a person into Bloodhound Gang...... It doesn't surprise me. I dont understand how liking one song from a band makes me hate these two guys. Explain please.
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Post by TheStranger on Jun 25, 2006 15:53:54 GMT -5
No offence, but a person into Bloodhound Gang...... It doesn't surprise me. I dont understand how liking one song from a band makes me hate these two guys. Explain please. If I did, i'd likely get a warning.
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Post by Osama Bin Laden on Jun 25, 2006 15:57:36 GMT -5
Well then, I guess Im doomed to thinking your an idiot.
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Post by TheStranger on Jun 25, 2006 15:58:27 GMT -5
That works both ways
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Post by Gold_skywalker on Jul 6, 2006 23:02:00 GMT -5
What's so wrong about those songs agaIn?
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Post by Muad'dib on Jul 8, 2006 20:46:45 GMT -5
What's so wrong about those songs agaIn? Well, I'll interject with my opinion to say: "I think its stupid music." Rare that I judge a band with terms of intelligence, but in a few cases, theirs included, I make an exception.
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