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KanaKana Registered User regular
This is Buster Keaton, possibly the greatest and most innovative American action director of all time
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Joseph Frank "Buster" Keaton (October 4, 1895 – February 1, 1966) was an American comic actor, filmmaker, producer and writer.[1] He was best known for his silent films, in which his trademark was physical comedy with a consistently stoic, deadpan expression, earning him the nickname "The Great Stone Face".[2]

Buster Keaton (his lifelong stage name) was recognized as the seventh-greatest director of all time by Entertainment Weekly.[3] In 1999, the American Film Institute ranked Keaton the 21st-greatest male star of all time. Critic Roger Ebert wrote of Keaton's "extraordinary period from 1920 to 1929, [when] he worked without interruption on a series of films that make him, arguably, the greatest actor-director in the history of the movies."[2] His career declined afterward with a dispiriting loss of his artistic independence when he hired on to MGM which fueled a crippling alcoholism that ruined his family life.[citation needed] However, he later recovered in the 1940s, remarried and successfully revived his career to a degree as an honored comic performer for the rest of his life, earning plaudits like an Academy Honorary Award in 1958.

Orson Welles stated that Keaton's The General is "the greatest comedy ever made, the greatest Civil War film ever made, and perhaps the greatest film ever made."

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n3xh108cLbo
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A trap is for fish: when you've got the fish, you can forget the trap. A snare is for rabbits: when you've got the rabbit, you can forget the snare. Words are for meaning: when you've got the meaning, you can forget the words.
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    BeNarwhalBeNarwhal The Work Left Unfinished Registered User regular
    I foresee a [chat] schism, but you are the anointed one, Kana. You were Chosen.

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    Captain CarrotCaptain Carrot Alexandria, VARegistered User regular
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    ElldrenElldren Is a woman dammit ceterum censeoRegistered User regular
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Jtpf8N5IDE

    you need to be snappy

    The key is to post one quickly then edit to be good

    fuck gendered marketing
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    Silas BrownSilas Brown That's hobo style. Registered User regular
    Hooray! I beat 10000000!

    My life is empty once more.

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    ChanusChanus Harbinger of the Spicy Rooster Apocalypse The Flames of a Thousand Collapsed StarsRegistered User regular
    Or obsessively create an amazing [chat] OP with links predetermined that you keep in a text file on your desktop.

    >.>

    <.<

    Allegedly a voice of reason.
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    ShivahnShivahn Unaware of her barrel shifter privilege Western coastal temptressRegistered User, Moderator mod
    Hooray! I beat 10000000!

    My life is empty once more.

    Get a cat and you can fill it with scooping up poop and having something with an IQ of like 15 looking down on you.

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    Ravenhpltc24Ravenhpltc24 So Raven Registered User regular
    BeNarwhal wrote: »
    I foresee a [chat] schism, but you are the anointed one, Kana. You were Chosen.

    I like your Buffy talk.

    badkid97b.jpg

    (V) ( ;,,; ) (V)
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    Caveman PawsCaveman Paws Registered User regular
    edited January 2013
    Queen should always be included in the [chat] intro.

    Our compound will play the Highlander theme every morning, bright and early, 11am!

    Caveman Paws on
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    BeNarwhalBeNarwhal The Work Left Unfinished Registered User regular
    Also @simonwolf

    I have a really long post control + c'd that I was going to address to you

    But it would probably do better as a PM

    But I might not even send it, because I already don't like parts of it - I'm not always a great writer.

    But the point is, I care about you, dude.

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    Ravenhpltc24Ravenhpltc24 So Raven Registered User regular
    Elldren wrote: »
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Jtpf8N5IDE

    you need to be snappy

    The key is to post one quickly then edit to be good

    The delay was mostly the result of me frantically examining the D&D page and going "why can't I make a thread?!"

    Turns out it's because I'm a criminal.

    (V) ( ;,,; ) (V)
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    bloodyroarxxbloodyroarxx Casa GrandeRegistered User regular
    Now I am at chat work.

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    Regina FongRegina Fong Allons-y, Alonso Registered User regular
    Whedon copped out having another villain off the evil magical villain child instead of forcing Buffy into the dilemma of having to slay it.

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    BeNarwhalBeNarwhal The Work Left Unfinished Registered User regular
    BeNarwhal wrote: »
    I foresee a [chat] schism, but you are the anointed one, Kana. You were Chosen.

    I like your Buffy talk.

    badkid97b.jpg

    I have never actually seen an episode of Buffy! :O

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    Caveman PawsCaveman Paws Registered User regular
    Elldren wrote: »
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Jtpf8N5IDE

    you need to be snappy

    The key is to post one quickly then edit to be good

    The delay was mostly the result of me frantically examining the D&D page and going "why can't I make a thread?!"

    Turns out it's because I'm a smooth criminal.

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    KanaKana Registered User regular
    Because I found it late:
    (also assuming this doesn't start at the right time, go to 4:19
    http://youtu.be/MZ2QNAU1R1M?t=4m19s

    That shot would STILL be cool today, and this motherfucker was filming it in 1926!

    A trap is for fish: when you've got the fish, you can forget the trap. A snare is for rabbits: when you've got the rabbit, you can forget the snare. Words are for meaning: when you've got the meaning, you can forget the words.
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    Ravenhpltc24Ravenhpltc24 So Raven Registered User regular
    BeNarwhal wrote: »
    BeNarwhal wrote: »
    I foresee a [chat] schism, but you are the anointed one, Kana. You were Chosen.

    I like your Buffy talk.

    badkid97b.jpg

    I have never actually seen an episode of Buffy! :O

    "Anointed One" and "Chosen" are BUFFY WORDS. Next time think before you speak. > : l

    (V) ( ;,,; ) (V)
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    BeNarwhalBeNarwhal The Work Left Unfinished Registered User regular
    BeNarwhal wrote: »
    BeNarwhal wrote: »
    I foresee a [chat] schism, but you are the anointed one, Kana. You were Chosen.

    I like your Buffy talk.

    badkid97b.jpg

    I have never actually seen an episode of Buffy! :O

    "Anointed One" and "Chosen" are BUFFY WORDS. Next time think before you speak. > : l

    Oh I see how it is!

    I pull out the $20 words and instead of respect and appreciation I get teasing and accusation! :P

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    CorehealerCorehealer The Apothecary The softer edge of the universe.Registered User regular
    BeNarwhal wrote: »
    BeNarwhal wrote: »
    BeNarwhal wrote: »
    I foresee a [chat] schism, but you are the anointed one, Kana. You were Chosen.

    I like your Buffy talk.

    badkid97b.jpg

    I have never actually seen an episode of Buffy! :O

    "Anointed One" and "Chosen" are BUFFY WORDS. Next time think before you speak. > : l

    Oh I see how it is!

    I pull out the $20 words and instead of respect and appreciation I get teasing and accusation! :P

    Maybe try using priceless words?

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    Ravenhpltc24Ravenhpltc24 So Raven Registered User regular
    Whedon copped out having another villain off the evil magical villain child instead of forcing Buffy into the dilemma of having to slay it.
    They almost revisited that with Ben in season 5, but Giles took care of him to spare Buffy from having to kill a human.

    But in my opinion, there was another cop out there. Ben was an innocent, likable guy until he agreed to kidnap Dawn (knowing that she would be killed) to save his own life. That made it ok for him to be killed, because he made an evil decision.

    (V) ( ;,,; ) (V)
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    BeNarwhalBeNarwhal The Work Left Unfinished Registered User regular
    Corehealer wrote: »
    BeNarwhal wrote: »
    BeNarwhal wrote: »
    BeNarwhal wrote: »
    I foresee a [chat] schism, but you are the anointed one, Kana. You were Chosen.

    I like your Buffy talk.

    badkid97b.jpg

    I have never actually seen an episode of Buffy! :O

    "Anointed One" and "Chosen" are BUFFY WORDS. Next time think before you speak. > : l

    Oh I see how it is!

    I pull out the $20 words and instead of respect and appreciation I get teasing and accusation! :P

    Maybe try using priceless words?

    My whole career plan is based on the premise that words are worth an establishable amount of money, so no can do!

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    Caveman PawsCaveman Paws Registered User regular
    Giles was my fav character

    Without boobs

    <3

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    ChanusChanus Harbinger of the Spicy Rooster Apocalypse The Flames of a Thousand Collapsed StarsRegistered User regular
    Are Rachel's nipples considered the seventh Friend?

    I think they have more screen time than she does.

    Allegedly a voice of reason.
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    thatassemblyguythatassemblyguy Janitor of Technical Debt .Registered User regular
    I always hate moving because I fail to realize when I've put too many books into a box until I try to pick it up.

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    Regina FongRegina Fong Allons-y, Alonso Registered User regular
    Whedon copped out having another villain off the evil magical villain child instead of forcing Buffy into the dilemma of having to slay it.
    They almost revisited that with Ben in season 5, but Giles took care of him to spare Buffy from having to kill a human.

    But in my opinion, there was another cop out there. Ben was an innocent, likable guy until he agreed to kidnap Dawn (knowing that she would be killed) to save his own life. That made it ok for him to be killed, because he made an evil decision.
    Ben didn't just put his life ahead of one person. He knew that the entire world was going to be swallowed up into a hell dimension, and he didn't care. His self-preservation wasn't the worst sort of evil, but it was hardly morally neutral. And he shared an existence with Glory.
    And I really, really wanted Glory to die.

    A lot.

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    ElldrenElldren Is a woman dammit ceterum censeoRegistered User regular
    fuck gendered marketing
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    ChanusChanus Harbinger of the Spicy Rooster Apocalypse The Flames of a Thousand Collapsed StarsRegistered User regular
    I always hate moving because I fail to realize when I've put too many books into a box until I try to pick it up.

    I don't know why I'm always sure sixty or so books in one box is totally fine.

    Allegedly a voice of reason.
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    bloodyroarxxbloodyroarxx Casa GrandeRegistered User regular
    This just happened

    Me: How can I help you.
    Customer: Any vacancies?
    M: Yes I have rooms available.
    C: If you gimme a good deal Ill take one.
    M: *looks up rates* My best available rate is 95.99 plus tax.
    C: How about I give you $40 you keep it and give me a room.
    M: No
    C: *scoffs*Why not?
    M: Because I would like to continue working here.

    He walks out

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    Ravenhpltc24Ravenhpltc24 So Raven Registered User regular
    Whedon copped out having another villain off the evil magical villain child instead of forcing Buffy into the dilemma of having to slay it.
    They almost revisited that with Ben in season 5, but Giles took care of him to spare Buffy from having to kill a human.

    But in my opinion, there was another cop out there. Ben was an innocent, likable guy until he agreed to kidnap Dawn (knowing that she would be killed) to save his own life. That made it ok for him to be killed, because he made an evil decision.
    Ben didn't just put his life ahead of one person. He knew that the entire world was going to be swallowed up into a hell dimension, and he didn't care. His self-preservation wasn't the worst sort of evil, but it was hardly morally neutral. And he shared an existence with Glory.
    And I really, really wanted Glory to die.

    A lot.
    But what if he hadn't done those things that lead to Glory's almost-victory? What if he was just afraid to die, and tried to run away, but was caught? I think that would have been a much more ambiguous decision on the part of Buffy or Giles. The audience might not have sided with what had to be done as strongly.

    (V) ( ;,,; ) (V)
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    emnmnmeemnmnme Registered User regular
    Heard about this on conservative radio:

    http://www.eonline.com/news/381897/american-idol-racist-booted-contestants-submit-complaint-may-lead-to-a-lawsuit
    nine erstwhile Idol hopefuls are claiming a complaint filed against the show [American Idol] alleging that racism played a role in their ouster in an attempt to juice up ratings ... The jilted contestants allege, per published reports, that the show zeroed in on black contestants with arrest records in order to publicly expose them in an effort to boost ratings.

    So the losers are mad and have rallied, hired a lawyer, and are positioning themselves to receive a settlement in the future. I haven't counted but there have been at least some black Idol winners. I remember watching the show back when Ruben Studdard beat Clay Aiken.

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    Caveman PawsCaveman Paws Registered User regular
    Whedon copped out having another villain off the evil magical villain child instead of forcing Buffy into the dilemma of having to slay it.
    They almost revisited that with Ben in season 5, but Giles took care of him to spare Buffy from having to kill a human.

    But in my opinion, there was another cop out there. Ben was an innocent, likable guy until he agreed to kidnap Dawn (knowing that she would be killed) to save his own life. That made it ok for him to be killed, because he made an evil decision.
    Ben didn't just put his life ahead of one person. He knew that the entire world was going to be swallowed up into a hell dimension, and he didn't care. His self-preservation wasn't the worst sort of evil, but it was hardly morally neutral. And he shared an existence with Glory.
    And I really, really wanted Glory to die.

    A lot.

    Aww she was hot though :(

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    Regina FongRegina Fong Allons-y, Alonso Registered User regular
    The brutal extended curb-stomping that Glory received in the season 5 finale is the most cathartic scene in the entire series.

    It's one of my favorites.

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    thatassemblyguythatassemblyguy Janitor of Technical Debt .Registered User regular
    This just happened

    Me: How can I help you.
    Customer: Any vacancies?
    M: Yes I have rooms available.
    C: If you gimme a good deal Ill take one.
    M: *looks up rates* My best available rate is 95.99 plus tax.
    C: How about I give you $40 you keep it and give me a room.
    M: No
    C: *scoffs*Why not?
    M: Because I would like to continue working here.

    He walks out

    I'm not saying he was going to do drugs, but he was going to do drugs.

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    Regina FongRegina Fong Allons-y, Alonso Registered User regular
    Whedon copped out having another villain off the evil magical villain child instead of forcing Buffy into the dilemma of having to slay it.
    They almost revisited that with Ben in season 5, but Giles took care of him to spare Buffy from having to kill a human.

    But in my opinion, there was another cop out there. Ben was an innocent, likable guy until he agreed to kidnap Dawn (knowing that she would be killed) to save his own life. That made it ok for him to be killed, because he made an evil decision.
    Ben didn't just put his life ahead of one person. He knew that the entire world was going to be swallowed up into a hell dimension, and he didn't care. His self-preservation wasn't the worst sort of evil, but it was hardly morally neutral. And he shared an existence with Glory.
    And I really, really wanted Glory to die.

    A lot.
    But what if he hadn't done those things that lead to Glory's almost-victory? What if he was just afraid to die, and tried to run away, but was caught? I think that would have been a much more ambiguous decision on the part of Buffy or Giles. The audience might not have sided with what had to be done as strongly.

    She was already taking control of him, his existence was never real to begin with.

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    DeebaserDeebaser on my way to work in a suit and a tie Ahhhh...come on fucking guyRegistered User regular
    This just happened

    Me: How can I help you.
    Customer: Any vacancies?
    M: Yes I have rooms available.
    C: If you gimme a good deal Ill take one.
    M: *looks up rates* My best available rate is 95.99 plus tax.
    C: How about I give you $40 you keep it and give me a room.
    M: No
    C: *scoffs*Why not?
    M: Because I would like to continue working here.

    He walks out

    Wow. Forty WHOLE DOLLARS!?!?!
    You're cray, man.

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    Caveman PawsCaveman Paws Registered User regular
    I worked in a nice hotel for a few years. You couldn't pay me enough to work the desk.

    The stories of people renting porn and then denying it at the checkout desk were as numerous as the stars.

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    LudiousLudious I just wanted a sandwich A temporally dislocated QuiznosRegistered User regular
    so I picked up Dredd 3D. Will watch it in the morning while the wife slumbers.

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    Ravenhpltc24Ravenhpltc24 So Raven Registered User regular
    The brutal extended curb-stomping that Glory received in the season 5 finale is the most cathartic scene in the entire series.

    It's one of my favorites.

    Dammit, I can't find the clip on youtube!

    But the rest of you non-Buffy watchers, picture this. Buffy has a giant Thor-like hammer, and is repeatedly bashing in Glory's face with it, occasionally making quips such as "and my arm's not even tired yet!"

    It was amazing.

    (V) ( ;,,; ) (V)
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    DeebaserDeebaser on my way to work in a suit and a tie Ahhhh...come on fucking guyRegistered User regular
    I think id be pretty pissed off if some shithead thought I could be bought for $40.
    FUCK YOU, SCUMBAG. I have integrity!

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    Regina FongRegina Fong Allons-y, Alonso Registered User regular
    Whedon copped out having another villain off the evil magical villain child instead of forcing Buffy into the dilemma of having to slay it.
    They almost revisited that with Ben in season 5, but Giles took care of him to spare Buffy from having to kill a human.

    But in my opinion, there was another cop out there. Ben was an innocent, likable guy until he agreed to kidnap Dawn (knowing that she would be killed) to save his own life. That made it ok for him to be killed, because he made an evil decision.
    Ben didn't just put his life ahead of one person. He knew that the entire world was going to be swallowed up into a hell dimension, and he didn't care. His self-preservation wasn't the worst sort of evil, but it was hardly morally neutral. And he shared an existence with Glory.
    And I really, really wanted Glory to die.

    A lot.

    Aww she was hot though :(

    Man, there is no amount of hotness that can compensate for being that evil.

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