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Post by Ardbeg... innit on Jun 13, 2005 6:51:54 GMT -6
CROCK-- as in CROCK o SHIT I saw Matt Lauer (host of this travesty) interviewed by Jon Stewart on "The Daily Show", and even he is putting a lot of distance between himself and the show. After seeing the selections I can understand why... I did a cut and paste so they are in alphabetical order by last name as they appear on the 'ballot', and this is a partial list of stupid names to even be considered.  Among the top 100 GREATEST AMERICANS (*- in the Top 25) *Armstrong, Lance Ball, Lucille Carson, Johnny DeGeneres, Ellen *Disney, Walt Edwards, John Favre, Brett Gibson, Mel Giuliani, Rudolph Hanks, Tom Hefner, Hugh Jackson, Michael (how dare they put his name right next to Thomas Jefferson as a 'Greaest American) Jordan, Michael Limbaugh, Rush McGraw, Dr. Phil (give me a fuckin break) Moore, Michael *Presley, Elvis Rice, Condoleezza Stewart, Martha *Winfrey, Oprah This list was voted on by visitors to the Discovery website. Most of these people are significant, and some may be worthy of top 1000 or top 5000 status, BUT have no credentials to even wipe the asses of what I regard as truly great Americans. If you want to know what is wrong with this country... THIS is a perfect example. |
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Post by ♥ COVID-19♥ on Jun 13, 2005 9:29:39 GMT -6
... BUT have no credentials to even wipe the asses of what I regard as truly great Americans. I, on the other hand, proudly possess such credentials and will gladly forward my résumé; references are also available, upon request, of previous clients who will also vouch for my ass - wiping professionalism. |
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Post by Merlot Joe on Jun 13, 2005 20:48:11 GMT -6
The only name that belongs on that list is Hugh Hefner.
Joe.
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Post by Chicago Jake on Jun 13, 2005 21:09:42 GMT -6
If they re-named the list "most marketable Americans of the last three years" then I could agree with it. But greatest? I don't THINK so!......Jake
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Post by Ardbeg... innit on Jun 14, 2005 5:19:29 GMT -6
If they re-named the list "most marketable Americans of the last three years" then I could agree with it. But greatest? I don't THINK so!......Jake Jake.. That concept I would buy into. Joe.. besides the obvious  why Hef?? ;D |
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Post by ♥ COVID-19♥ on Jun 14, 2005 8:48:17 GMT -6
I think what he means here is, "Why NOT Bukkake Boy?". |
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Post by Merlot Joe on Jun 14, 2005 12:22:31 GMT -6
If they re-named the list "most marketable Americans of the last three years" then I could agree with it. But greatest? I don't THINK so!......Jake Jake.. That concept I would buy into. Joe.. besides the obvious why Hef?? ;D The obvious works good, but he stands for an American institution. Joe. |
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Post by Chicago Jake on Jun 14, 2005 21:18:01 GMT -6
Maybe because Hef, like yours truly, is a proud Illinois grad?......Jake
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Post by Merlot Joe on Jun 14, 2005 23:57:02 GMT -6
Maybe because Hef, like yours truly, is a proud Illinois grad?......Jake Sorry Jake, that has nothing to do with it. Joe. |
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Post by Ardbeg... innit on Jun 15, 2005 5:29:17 GMT -6
Jake.. That concept I would buy into. Joe.. besides the obvious why Hef?? ;D The obvious works good, but he stands for an American institution. Joe. I might buy that but... some would argue that Oprah stands for the same thing (an American institution, not Hefs institution!). Besides, Hefs institution is looking a bit more like Sears than Target these days, a tad outdated and frayed on the edges. Hef needs a face life as does Playboy. |
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Post by ♥ COVID-19♥ on Jun 15, 2005 10:23:25 GMT -6
The only reason Hef is on that list is because the producer of that show wants to get an invitation to the Playboy mansion.
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Post by Chicago Jake on Jun 15, 2005 19:27:06 GMT -6
I'm surprised nobody has whined "Why is Mel Gibson on the list, he's a freaking AUSTRALIAN??" I guess you folks are better educated than most and know that Mel was born in the US of A......Jake
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Post by Exildo Wonsetler Briggs III on Jun 15, 2005 20:07:50 GMT -6
John FUCKING EDWARDS? WTF?
Pretty boy needs a little VITALIS for his hair before he makes this group!
.........Bob
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Post by Merlot Joe on Jun 15, 2005 23:53:13 GMT -6
The only reason Hef is on that list is because the producer of that show wants to get an invitation to the Playboy mansion. Wouldn't you? Joe |
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Post by Ardbeg... innit on Jun 16, 2005 4:27:49 GMT -6
The only reason Hef is on that list is because the producer of that show wants to get an invitation to the Playboy mansion. Wouldn't you? Joe Ya mon!! |
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Post by ♥ COVID-19♥ on Jun 16, 2005 11:04:02 GMT -6
The only reason Hef is on that list is because the producer of that show wants to get an invitation to the Playboy mansion. Wouldn't you? What's the point? If I want to be ignored by women, I can do that right here -- no need to go to the Mansion just for that. |
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Post by RumAndCoke on Aug 14, 2005 5:10:38 GMT -6
The only name that belongs on that list is Hugh Hefner. Joe. Sorry Joe I think you misread the thread title. It didn't say "Greatest American CRACK!" |
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Post by jojocanuck on Aug 14, 2005 7:57:40 GMT -6
Curious as to who you guys would pick as some of the greatest Americans?
Some of mine, off the top of my head and by no means a definitive list................FDR, Rosa Parks, JFK, Jackie Robinson, Lincoln, Bill Gates(innovation & entrepreneurial spirit + philantropy), Bob Hope (for his years of entertaining the troops abroad), those who stood up against the McCarthy hearings, even at the expense of their livliehoods (sp?).
I'm sure everyone has a different list for different reasons. Would be interesting to see who comes up repeatedly across the political spectrums..............Jo
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Post by ♥ COVID-19♥ on Aug 15, 2005 8:41:10 GMT -6
Curious as to who you guys would pick as some of the greatest Americans? Peter Jennings. |
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Post by jojocanuck on Aug 15, 2005 9:58:12 GMT -6
Curious as to who you guys would pick as some of the greatest Americans? Peter Jennings. oh, you are just TOO witty!! Don't foget Celine and Jim Carrey! |
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Post by drmryder on Aug 15, 2005 10:41:11 GMT -6
I'd vote my mom. She had to put up with me, educate me, listen to my shit for 18 years. Now she has to deal with my dad being retired. Add to that all the other crap she has to deal with on a day to day basis.... yep, she's got my vote.
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why Hef?? ;D
