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08-30-2011, 02:09 PM
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I see so much of it these days and it sort of leaves me wondering: why? Also when? And finally who? Some rhetorical questions at the end.
Why is there so much communication on internet chat forums using images that contain witty captions? I know when I joined TB there was no such thing but not it is ubiquitous. Crazy mid-air cats, facepalming gorillas, William Shatner and on and on. Lots of cartoons too. Why is this used in place of typed language? When did this start? And finally who comes up with all these or do you guys just make them as you go? Im confounded. 
Could this be related to the degradation of our moral fabric as a society? Is not only music dead but communication with words as well? Is it racist? Is it possible that in the future we will supplant face to face communication with mobile electronic devices showing pictures of cats in action with custom witty captions?
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08-30-2011, 02:12 PM
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Originally Posted by metron  Could this be related to the degradation of our moral fabric as a society? | It must be, Quickie. 
I dont think this is going to turn out well.
Oh, and... 
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08-30-2011, 02:20 PM
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08-30-2011, 02:21 PM
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Originally Posted by hover Sorry, some people say "ooh, how courageous..." I say "stop and hose yourself off and lose with dignity". | Quote: |
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08-30-2011, 03:05 PM
|  | Registered User | | | | | Because a picture is worth a 1000 words. When confronted with a wall of text is is sometimes hard to tell the tone or the intent. This is especially true if the person is a poor communicator. A picture, however, can clarify an idea or help make sure they are understood correctly. A picture of a face can leave little doubt as to what is being shown/felt/experienced. It's a tool in the modern mode of communicating, nothing more. Like slang, if you will. |
08-30-2011, 03:09 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Lakewood Colorado | | I expected this to be on page 4 by now. Where are all the funny links? Quote:
Originally Posted by Bloodhammer | Thats exactly what im saying about posts like yours though you and i are obviously not in agreement. I think.
This thread will go well! Its tbot. Why wouldnt it?
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08-30-2011, 03:11 PM
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Originally Posted by MatticusMania It must be, Quickie.
I dont think this is going to turn out well.
Oh, and... | We are already there man. End times are upon us. Wait wha? 
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08-30-2011, 03:12 PM
|  | Online | | Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Sunapee, New Hampshire | | | In my early tech support days, I used to only talk to customers via the Napoleon Dynamite and Arnold Schwarzenegger sound boards. I thought it was hilarious, but my managers did not.
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08-30-2011, 03:12 PM
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Originally Posted by metron I see so much of it these days and it sort of leaves me wondering: why? Also when? And finally who? Some rhetorical questions at the end.
Why is there so much communication on internet chat forums using images that contain witty captions? I know when I joined TB there was no such thing but not it is ubiquitous. Crazy mid-air cats, facepalming gorillas, William Shatner and on and on. Lots of cartoons too. Why is this used in place of typed language? When did this start? And finally who comes up with all these or do you guys just make them as you go? Im confounded.
Could this be related to the degradation of our moral fabric as a society? Is not only music dead but communication with words as well? Is it racist? Is it possible that in the future we will supplant face to face communication with mobile electronic devices showing pictures of cats in action with custom witty captions? | CoolStoryBro.jpg |
08-30-2011, 03:20 PM
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Originally Posted by metron Thats exactly what im saying about posts like yours though you and i are obviously not in agreement. I think. | Confusing, huh?
Here's an animated gif. 
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08-30-2011, 03:22 PM
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08-30-2011, 03:24 PM
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08-30-2011, 03:35 PM
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08-30-2011, 03:35 PM
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08-30-2011, 03:48 PM
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Originally Posted by miholc CoolStoryBro.jpg | This is the kind of insight i was hoping for thanks bro!
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08-30-2011, 05:06 PM
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Originally Posted by hover Sorry, some people say "ooh, how courageous..." I say "stop and hose yourself off and lose with dignity". | Quote: |
Originally Posted by Funky Ghost No argument on the internet has ever been won. They've just been demolished by a mod. | |
08-30-2011, 05:12 PM
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08-30-2011, 05:23 PM
| | | | Most of the time I find it funny. But when someone posts a picture of a giant, laughing pear with the caption "LOL WUT" in the middle of a serious and thoughtful exchange, I consider it a cop-out. It means they don't have a worthy thought to add, so they opt for a cheap laugh. They should just have the decency to bow out of the conversation. |
08-30-2011, 05:25 PM
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were we talking about, again?
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