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The Meaning Of Random Word Associations
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The Meaning Of Random Word Associations
by PenultimateManStanding » Wed 14 Sep 2005, 22:18:13
Nothing has gotten the traction of the random word association thread. I once thought of trying to summarize it, but that has faded from view as it has gotten too big. Clearly it is enjoyed by many of us. Why do you like it so much? I like it because, because, well, I'm not sure. Maybe because I like to connect with other people. Well done, Kevo.
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Re: The Meaning Of Random Word Associations
by MD » Wed 14 Sep 2005, 22:43:27
It's just the...randomness...of the replies that keeps it interesting.
Stop filling dumpsters, as much as you possibly can, and everything will get better.
Just think it through.
It's not hard to do.
Just think it through.
It's not hard to do.
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Re: The Meaning Of Random Word Associations
by PenultimateManStanding » Wed 14 Sep 2005, 22:46:02
$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('MD', 'I')t's just the...randomness...of the replies that keeps it interesting.
But it isn't random. Random replies are not satifying. It's the connectedness of the the replies that's fun.-
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Re: The Meaning Of Random Word Associations
by Pops » Wed 14 Sep 2005, 22:53:44
The last I looked the conversation consisted of one word from each participant.
That's traction?
That's traction?
The legitimate object of government, is to do for a community of people, whatever they need to have done, but can not do, at all, or can not, so well do, for themselves -- in their separate, and individual capacities.
-- Abraham Lincoln, Fragment on Government (July 1, 1854)
-- Abraham Lincoln, Fragment on Government (July 1, 1854)
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Re: The Meaning Of Random Word Associations
by PenultimateManStanding » Wed 14 Sep 2005, 23:14:03
$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('Pops', 'T')he last I looked the conversation consisted of one word from each participant.
That's traction?
Hell it is when it gets to thousands of replies. Or aint you been paying attention? That's the whole point, farmer. (My favorite farmer I might add). That's traction?
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Re: The Meaning Of Random Word Associations
by Pops » Thu 15 Sep 2005, 13:01:19
$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('PenultimateManStanding', ' ') Good vibes from California!
Good vibes from California!Back at ya P.
I'm to serious sometimes!
The legitimate object of government, is to do for a community of people, whatever they need to have done, but can not do, at all, or can not, so well do, for themselves -- in their separate, and individual capacities.
-- Abraham Lincoln, Fragment on Government (July 1, 1854)
-- Abraham Lincoln, Fragment on Government (July 1, 1854)
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Re: The Meaning Of Random Word Associations
by Z » Thu 15 Sep 2005, 15:42:30
$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('PenultimateManStanding', 'W')hy do you like it so much?
Words invoke a frame in wich they belong, and someone respond by another word in that frame. But people may not have the same frame in mind when they read it, leading to surprise. This is the basis of humor.
And this is an easy way to enhance your posting rating. Is there anything above fusion ?
Freedom is up to the length of the chain.
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I don't know what's above fusion, but I suppose I'll find out! Maybe gamma-ray burster.