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Accyexplorer 30-08-2014 14:11

T T T Tourette's
 
(I'm probably going to hell for saying this but) Does anyone one else apart from me think that Tourette's is the funniest neurological disorder there is?

Tourette's tics come in all forms from cursing and swearing to people who just make (strange) sounds.A bingo fan has been barred from his local bingo hall because he has Tourette’s syndrome.

Louis Bunn, 23, said he was told never to come back to Leo Leisure Bingo in Eastbourne, after his tics started during a game last Sunday.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/arti...-shouting.html

Personally, I can see how Tourette's could be a bit of a issue when playing bingo-all those fat ladies, ducks, legs etc not to mention the bright lights and adrenaline.

For more info on Tourette's/tic disorders visit Tourettes Action

Michael1954 30-08-2014 14:23

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Typical Daily Mail story (what a rag!). He was banned for being aggressive to a customer and spitting at the club manager, not for having Tourette's. In answer to your question, no, I don't think it's a funny disorder.

Accyexplorer 30-08-2014 14:54

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Michael1954 (Post 1115119)
Typical Daily Mail story (what a rag!). He was banned for being aggressive to a customer and spitting at the club manager, not for having Tourette's. In answer to your question, no, I don't think it's a funny disorder.

I agree, I really should stay away from 'stories' in the daily fail M :D.
And yes, he can't help his condition (swearing etc) but is being aggressive towards a fellow player and spitting at the manager part of his condition? Hmmm
Apparently, he had to double his medication so that would suggest he wasn't taking enough to control his tics etc.

I think some folk with this disorder are comedy genius's, I'm not taking the urine I think that if a bit of humour brings attention,raises awareness to Tourettes Syndrome then it's not all bad, at least it's getting the message out there.
I'd post some clips but it's a family forum (allegedly).

dotti34 31-08-2014 10:24

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Accyexplorer - no, there is nothing funny about Tourette Syndrome - I can't believe that you would even suggest this. Try walking a mile in their shoes then you wouldn't find anything to laugh about. No neurological disorder is 'funny' either to the sufferer or those who love them.
I am the first to agree that humour helps in a lot of areas but there is nothing humorous about Tourettes. Anyone who laughs at them, or is amused by them, should be ashamed.

Margaret Pilkington 31-08-2014 10:36

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I thought it was just me who felt like this dotti.
I do not find it humourous at all....I find much of the humour directed at people with any disablility to be in bad taste.
Perhaps it is a 'generational thing'....if it is I am glad to belong to the sensible generation.

Gordon Booth 31-08-2014 13:44

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Accyexplorer (Post 1115118)
(I'm probably going to hell for saying this but) Does anyone one else apart from me think that Tourette's is the funniest neurological disorder there is?

For some of the time(not a lot) you come over as a sane, reasonable person. Then you do a post saying something so stupid, outrageous and controversial that you put your sanity in doubt.
Then, when you have started the 'hell' you're expecting, you start to pull back and try to modify what you said and show how reasonable you really are.
Make you're mind up, if you want to stir it stick with it, don't chicken out, it makes it hard to decide just how weird you are.
As for Tourettes or any other other major neurological disorder being funny-have you any idea what it must be like for the sufferer, in their moments of clarity, and their family? No, neither have I but I doubt they find it funny.

Eric 31-08-2014 19:07

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Accyexplorer (Post 1115118)
Does anyone one else apart from me think that Tourette's is the funniest neurological disorder there is?]

Certainly not me (or "I", if you are a purist) ... And before you make a statement such as this, think of what you are implying (perhaps accidentally ... or out of ignorance of English.) And that is: all neurological disorders are, to some degree, "funny", but tourette's (sic) is the "funniest".

Less 31-08-2014 19:17

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Eric (Post 1115260)
Certainly not me (or "I", if you are a purist) ... And before you make a statement such as this, think of what you are implying (perhaps accidentally ... or out of ignorance of English.) And that is: all neurological disorders are, to some degree, "funny", but tourette's (sic) is the "funniest".

Of course you don't, you are an ordinary thinking human.
Isn't it time the Internet and all it's advantages were denied from such pillocks as he?

Well gosh! Of course not, without such examples how could we know that humanity is DOOMED?

Accyexplorer 31-08-2014 19:21

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Eric (Post 1115260)
Certainly not me (or "I", if you are a purist) ... And before you make a statement such as this, think of what you are implying (perhaps accidentally ... or out of ignorance of English.) And that is: all neurological disorders are, to some degree, "funny", but tourette's (sic) is the "funniest".

Fair point E, I'll go with "ignorance of English" :o

Eric 31-08-2014 20:04

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Less (Post 1115262)
humanity is DOOMED?

That might not be all that bad ... Maybe we are God's big mistake ... it was late in THE WEEK, and he may have been smoking some of what he created on Day 4 (or 3 or 5 ... I'm not sure:D). "The glory, jest, and riddle of the world" ... (Pope, I think, "Essay on Man") ... that's who we are. An endangered species endangering all the others ... and the planet.

I've been thinking about this ever since I heard that Jaysay bought the farm ... he liked that; thought it was funny, although I thought "popped his clogs" was more expressive. Our way of life, and the world we were born into, is on the way out, death by death. In that world we knew what was right, and what was wrong ... and that we had THE choice, free will ... maybe not God's best idea, given that sinning is so often so goddam attractive.:D

I often express opinions which may be taken as "Islamaphobic". But it isn't that. Certain things I recognize as wrong: public beheadings, shooting young girls in the head 'cause they wanna go to school, slaughtering innocents who don't conform to their "brand" of Islam, etc. ... I think you get it. This gut feeling for what is the right thing is being replaced by pc'ism and the nanny state.

Anyway, to get back on topic, finding someone's disorder, whatever it is, "funny", is just plain wrong.

Gremlin 31-08-2014 20:06

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Only one small comment, "sick minded poster"

Less 31-08-2014 20:32

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Eric (Post 1115272)
That might not be all that bad ... Maybe we are God's big mistake ... it was late in THE WEEK, and he may have been smoking some of what he created on Day 4 (or 3 or 5 ... I'm not sure:D). "The glory, jest, and riddle of the world" ... (Pope, I think, "Essay on Man") ... that's who we are. An endangered species endangering all the others ... and the planet.

I've been thinking about this ever since I heard that Jaysay bought the farm ... he liked that; thought it was funny, although I thought "popped his clogs" was more expressive. Our way of life, and the world we were born into, is on the way out, death by death. In that world we knew what was right, and what was wrong ... and that we had THE choice, free will ... maybe not God's best idea, given that sinning is so often so goddam attractive.:D

I often express opinions which may be taken as "Islamaphobic". But it isn't that. Certain things I recognize as wrong: public beheadings, shooting young girls in the head 'cause they wanna go to school, slaughtering innocents who don't conform to their "brand" of Islam, etc. ... I think you get it. This gut feeling for what is the right thing is being replaced by pc'ism and the nanny state.

Anyway, to get back on topic, finding someone's disorder, whatever it is, "funny", is just plain wrong.

Can I just say WOW!

For all except the last paragraph, how could any right thinking person think that wrong.

Accyexplorer 31-08-2014 20:34

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Gremlin (Post 1115273)
Only one small comment, "sick minded poster"

I've plenty more to say G....I've just got to think about it first :)

I still think Tourette's (the swearing,noises) is funny.....I'll get back to you all when I've had time to think ;)

Less 31-08-2014 20:41

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I find you sad, am I wrong for that?
Somehow I think I'm right, again and again, you prove yourself less of a person than someone that can't help being the way they are.
They have an excuse, what reason do you have for the way you are?

dotti34 31-08-2014 21:03

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Accyexplorer are you sick or something? How can you find anything amusing in someone else's misfortune, in someone else's disability - especially such a debilitating one? I think you are the one with a problem.

You say you will get back to us when you have had time to think - from the comments already posted by you on this thread I am surprised to know you do think before you write, or that at least you did on this occasion.

Michael1954 31-08-2014 21:04

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Accyexplorer (Post 1115280)
.I'll get back to you all when I've had time to think ;)

Oh, that will be some time then!

Accyexplorer 31-08-2014 21:23

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Originally Posted by Michael1954 (Post 1115284)
Oh, that will be some time then!

It's was nearly funny that M :D

Michael1954 31-08-2014 21:26

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Be honest: you expected the reaction you have got on this thread. It was meant to be provocative, wasn't it?

Accyexplorer 31-08-2014 23:51

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Michael1954 (Post 1115289)
Be honest: you expected the reaction you have got on this thread. It was meant to be provocative, wasn't it?

Honestly, yes, I half expected the reaction and it was meant to be provocative I'm guilty :D
However, I still stand by my comments

Accyexplorer 31-08-2014 23:55

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I asked myself is it possible for someone to joke about certain disabilities in a non-malicious way? And I think yes.
I'm sorry if it doesn't sit well that my reaction to someone shouting random swear words is to think that it's humorous.....

....they may swear,squeak and click but they're still normal folk and I'm pretty sure they wouldn't want folk to feel like other folk were pitying them because of their condition (maybe I'm wrong). :confused:

Accyexplorer 01-09-2014 01:15

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Straight from the horses mouth so to speak...

...."Thom has Tourette's Syndrome and says 'biscuit' sixteen times a minute. A visual artist and a graduate of the Royal College of Art, she founded Touretteshero to celebrate the humour that can emerge from Tourette's, challenge misconceptions about the syndrome and encourage people to familiarise themselves with the creative opportunities it presents".......BISCUIT :eek: :D
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=_jmTlQld2Z8

Margaret Pilkington 01-09-2014 07:03

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Accyexplorer (Post 1115296)
I asked myself is it possible for someone to joke about certain disabilities in a non-malicious way? And I think yes.
I'm sorry if it doesn't sit well that my reaction to someone shouting random swear words is to think that it's humorous.....

....they may swear,squeak and click but they're still normal folk and I'm pretty sure they wouldn't want folk to feel like other folk were pitying them because of their condition (maybe I'm wrong). :confused:

There is a big difference between pity and respect......and if it were normal then we would all be doing it.

If there is a way to be humorous about a disability, then it is a very fine line.....and I think that the only people who can poke fun at disability are those who are themselves disabled.....or less able.
Being provocative will get you no brownie points. I thought you had learned that from your past experiences on here.

dotti34 01-09-2014 09:51

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Accyexplorer, you are probably right in that people with Tourettes would not want pity- but I’m sure they would appreciate some empathy regarding their condition and a bit of consideration regarding something they have no control over. They would not appreciate being made fun of.

How magnanimous of you to say they are ‘still normal folk’. Of course they are normal folk, they don’t need you to tell them this.

As much as some sufferers of a disability are able to make light of their affliction and poke fun at themselves, they are the only ones who have the right to do so. They have my full admiration for being able to deal with it in this way but I am sure given the opportunity they would definitely prefer not to have a disability.

I ask you this, how would you feel if someone close to you was a sufferer of Tourette Syndrome and you saw or heard them being ridiculed, I doubt you would see any funny side to it. You certainly wouldn’t be laughing at their uncontrollable actions, however much they may ‘swear, squeak and click’. I guarantee your thread on Accyweb would be very different to this one.

Gordon Booth 01-09-2014 11:51

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Accyexplorer (Post 1115295)
Honestly, yes, I half expected the reaction and it was meant to be provocative I'm guilty :D
However, I still stand by my comments

So you were just trolling by posting something crass(sorry, provocative). You're not very good at it, you back pedal too quickly. Must try harder! Or give up and post something worth reading.

And you stand by your comments?
It's a pity you don't know someone with alzheimer's, they say and do some really funny things. You'd laugh your socks off. :rolleyes:

Accyexplorer 01-09-2014 13:16

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Margaret Pilkington (Post 1115310)
There is a big difference between pity and respect......and if it were normal then we would all be doing it.

If there is a way to be humorous about a disability, then it is a very fine line.....and I think that the only people who can poke fun at disability are those who are themselves disabled.....or less able.
Being provocative will get you no brownie points. I thought you had learned that from your past experiences on here.

I agree, it's a very fine line indeed M, I disagree that the only folk who can make humour out of comedy envolvong disabilities (or "poke fun at") is those that are disabled or "less able" (even if they are understandably more in tune with the subject.)
I knew this was going to be a touchy subject for most folk, but i still (wrongly by the looks of it) thought it worthy of being kicked around a bit on here. I wasn't after brownie/friendship points,likes,karma etc (you should all know that by now).
Seems I've still a lot to learn M :)

Accyexplorer 01-09-2014 13:27

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Quote:

Originally Posted by dotti34 (Post 1115321)
Accyexplorer, you are probably right in that people with Tourettes would not want pity- but I’m sure they would appreciate some empathy regarding their condition and a bit of consideration regarding something they have no control over. They would not appreciate being made fun of.

How magnanimous of you to say they are ‘still normal folk’. Of course they are normal folk, they don’t need you to tell them this.

As much as some sufferers of a disability are able to make light of their affliction and poke fun at themselves, they are the only ones who have the right to do so. They have my full admiration for being able to deal with it in this way but I am sure given the opportunity they would definitely prefer not to have a disability.

I ask you this, how would you feel if someone close to you was a sufferer of Tourette Syndrome and you saw or heard them being ridiculed, I doubt you would see any funny side to it. You certainly wouldn’t be laughing at their uncontrollable actions, however much they may ‘swear, squeak and click’. I guarantee your thread on Accyweb would be very different to this one.

Fair comments, I half expected them dotti.
I agree, I probably wouldn't be laughing if I had a disability,illness that someone was making humour out of.

Seems it was a bad subject matter,it won't happen again (anytime soon).

Margaret Pilkington 01-09-2014 13:29

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Yes, I think you have...but a willingness to do so is a good start. :)

Accyexplorer 01-09-2014 13:32

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Gordon Booth (Post 1115328)
So you were just trolling

Yes, I guess so :D

Accyexplorer 01-09-2014 14:21

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At the risk of sounding more like a ignorant "idiot", why is it acceptable to make fun of let's say scoucer's as thieves or the Irish as slightly less intelligent? folk don't seem to be raising a ruckus over that and they can't help coming from Liverpool of Ireland.
I didnt expect to persuade anyone to change their views on (insensitive,offensive) comedy I wanted to have a discussion about it.

I guess I have learnt something though...

.....never to try make light humour at the expense of marginalised folk and you can't control the response of those your trying to debate with :hidewall:

Less 01-09-2014 14:25

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Accyexplorer (Post 1115350)
At the risk of sounding more like a ignorant "idiot",

No risk, more of an inevitability.
Here, have a winky smiley just to show I mean no harm.:rolleyes:

Oops sorry I'm new at this.;)

Accyexplorer 01-09-2014 14:45

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Less (Post 1115352)
No risk, more of an inevitability.
Here, have a winky smiley just to show I mean no harm.:rolleyes:

Oops sorry I'm new at this.;)

Don't pull your punches for me Less, I'm sure you meant this one :thefinger :D

Less 01-09-2014 14:51

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Accyexplorer (Post 1115357)
Don't pull your punches for me Less, I'm sure you meant this one :thefinger :D

Not at all, I wouldn't waste a finger on you, I don't know were you've been and as your posts always prove, you are hard to follow so I'll never know where your going.

By the way, you don't deserve a long bacon so don't expect one from me.

Accyexplorer 01-09-2014 15:09

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I do have some empathy when it comes to disabilities and comedy and some comedians do take it too far (even for a heartless troll like myself).
Maybe it is wrong for me to laugh,same as it's probably wrong to laugh when I see someone slip or fall....I know I shouldn't laugh...but......I suppose I've just got bad taste when it comes to comedy.

cashman 01-09-2014 15:14

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I have very bad taste when it comes to laughing at stuff, but also try to have the sense to know when to exercise it.

Margaret Pilkington 01-09-2014 15:33

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Laughing at scousers, or the Irish is different.....they probably make jokes at the expense of other nationalities......and laughing at people slipping on a banana skin is different too.

If you find something funny, then you find it funny....but it might be worthwhile keeping it to,yourself......and to post something because it is a provocative subject is not the way to go.
It might work on Facebook, but not on here.

Gordon Booth 01-09-2014 16:09

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Gordon Booth (Post 1115328)
So you were just trolling by posting something crass(sorry, provocative).

Quote:

Originally Posted by Accyexplorer (Post 1115346)
Yes, I guess so :D

If you want to do some really good trolling start a thread called 'Margaret Thatcher deserves a Sainthood'.
That should get a lively response!

Accyexplorer 01-09-2014 16:28

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Quote:

Originally Posted by cashman (Post 1115361)
I have very bad taste when it comes to laughing at stuff, but also try to have the sense to know when to exercise it.

That's a lesson I still need to learn, I'd give your comment a like but I'd only get accused of trying to gain "friendship/brownie points" :rolleyes:


Quote:

Originally Posted by Margaret Pilkington (Post 1115365)
If you find something funny, then you find it funny....but it might be worthwhile keeping it to,yourself......and to post something because it is a provocative subject is not the way to go.
It might work on Facebook, but not on here.

I don't use Facebook M, It does nothing for me (in far too opinionated)...

... Or are you suggesting I start using it instead of posting my "crap" on here :D

I hope you know,I didn't start this thread so I could say unpleasant,offensive or poke fun at, folk with disabilities under the guise of it being called humour :)

Accyexplorer 01-09-2014 16:29

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Gordon Booth (Post 1115372)
If you want to do some really good trolling start a thread called 'Margaret Thatcher deserves a Sainthood'.
That should get a lively response!

Are you suggesting she doesn't G? :D

Margaret Pilkington 01-09-2014 16:50

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Accyexplorer (Post 1115376)



I don't use Facebook M, It does nothing for me (in far too opinionated)...

... Or are you suggesting I start using it instead of posting my "crap" on here :D

Nope....I wasn't suggesting anything like that at all and you should know by now if that is what I meant......I would have come out and said it.

Accyexplorer 01-09-2014 16:53

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Margaret Pilkington (Post 1115365)
Laughing at scousers, or the Irish is different.....they probably make jokes at the expense of other nationalities......and laughing at people slipping on a banana skin is different too

If one laughs at Irish/Liverpudlian man jokes where national or racial stereotypes are played on then (imo) surely one can't really take exception to disability jokes (as long as they are not derogatory).

After the comments I've already received, I am quite ready to get rocks thrown at me if you disagree :D

Margaret Pilkington 01-09-2014 17:33

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I don't throw rocks at you as I believe that you are entitled to your opinion.

I have already said that humour is a personal thing....what makes some people laugh goes right over my head.......many of today's comedians are just not funny.
In fact, many of them make me feel that my funny bone has been removed.

Jason, you have already said that you posted this thread purely to get a response......you have had a response.
Now stop digging, you are in deep enough as it is.
This will be my last post to this thread as I feel it has run it's course. If you haven't got it by now then it is unlikely that you ever will.

dotti34 01-09-2014 22:28

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Accyexplorer – Like Margaret I also think that this has run its course. Your responses as you try to justify your comments, making ridiculous comparisons between those who can help themselves and are able-bodied and those who for no fault of their own have been saddled with a debilitating disability, are deplorable.

Rather than being ‘provocative’ – I’d rather use the word ‘crass’ as Gordon B did – I find you have now become very boring as you try to defend the way you think, and the pathetic reasons you put forward as to why you started this thread.

You have, of course, the choice to think and act whatever way you wish to – unlike the people who have the syndrome you enjoy making fun of.

Accyexplorer 02-09-2014 01:09

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Margaret Pilkington (Post 1115387)
I don't throw rocks at you as I believe that you are entitled to your opinion.

I have already said that humour is a personal thing....what makes some people laugh goes right over my head.......many of today's comedians are just not funny.
In fact, many of them make me feel that my funny bone has been removed.

Jason, you have already said that you posted this thread purely to get a response......you have had a response.
Now stop digging, you are in deep enough as it is.
This will be my last post to this thread as I feel it has run it's course. If you haven't got it by now then it is unlikely that you ever will.

It wasn't "purely" to get a reaction M , I did want to have a little debate about a controversial subject without folk taking the moral high ground (not that that is what you're doing) I'll stop digging now :D...

..... Perhaps, I should/could be a little more sensitive and choose my words a bit more wisely in future :D....See you in the parking thread (Or other) if you don't want to comment on this thread :)


Quote:

Originally Posted by dotti34 (Post 1115449)
Accyexplorer – Like Margaret I also think that this has run its course. Your responses as you try to justify your comments, making ridiculous comparisons between those who can help themselves and are able-bodied and those who for no fault of their own have been saddled with a debilitating disability, are deplorable.

Rather than being ‘provocative’ – I’d rather use the word ‘crass’ as Gordon B did – I find you have now become very boring as you try to defend the way you think, and the pathetic reasons you put forward as to why you started this thread.

You have, of course, the choice to think and act whatever way you wish to – unlike the people who have the syndrome you enjoy making fun of.

If folk 'question' my comments its only right that I (try) justify them dotti.....however, on this occasion I feel the need to because (imo) some folk need to pull themselves together, lighten up and stop the faux outrage at every little comment I make....SO:-

I didn't start the thread pointing my finger and making fun of folk who suffer from Tourette's. Like I've said, It's more the inappropriate swearing and noises they make that I find amusing (it adds a little more character I think).I know it may seem distasteful to most but I've a dry (very dry) sense of humour.
Sorry if I offended you folks but, I won't walk on eggshells.

If you don't want to debate the subject dotti, thats fine, just ignore it :)

dotti34 02-09-2014 06:11

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Accyexplorer – yes, you did make fun of people with Tourettes when you started this thread. The swearing and noises they make are part of the syndrome so if you find this amusing then you are still poking fun at them.

By the way, I am not ‘debating’ this subject with you – debating means arguing the fact in a formal way of making a resolution. There is no argument here and there will be no resolution while we are of such differing opinions as to what is the right way to show compassion and understanding, when the need arises, to a fellow man (or woman).

I would call your so-called sense of humour a warped one rather than dry and as for your expression ‘faux outrage’ – believe you me there is nothing false about my outrage.

Accyexplorer 02-09-2014 11:02

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Quote:

Originally Posted by dotti34 (Post 1115458)
By the way, I am not ‘debating’ this subject with you – debating means arguing the fact in a formal way of making a resolution. There is no argument here and there will be no resolution while we are of such differing opinions as to what is the right way to show compassion and understanding, when the need arises, to a fellow man (or woman).

At least we're in agreement about something dotti,the very basics of having an open discussion or 'debate' involves bringing proper arguments backed up by facts and making refutations with counter-arguments.....none of which really seems to have been done nor do I see it happening with our "differing opinions".

Maybe,I could've had a bit more compassion etc when commenting and starting the thread but "hindsight is always 20/20" and with that I bid you good day :)

Gordon Booth 02-09-2014 13:36

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For Heavens sake, stop trying to justify yourself and back pedal at the same time- that's multitasking and you're not up to it, you keep falling off.
Every poster strongly disagreed with you so give it up as a bad job.

Accyexplorer 02-09-2014 14:01

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Gordon Booth (Post 1115485)
For Heavens sake, stop trying to justify yourself and back pedal at the same time- that's multitasking and you're not up to it, you keep falling off.
Every poster strongly disagreed with you so give it up as a bad job.

Another cheap shot G (you sound more and more like Less every time you comment).
Not "every poster", just the ones who took the moral high ground instead of having a discussion about the topic (like yours) :rolleyes:.

"tourettes can be highly amusing infact hillarious" this quote was taken from a forum member (sadly they declined to join in on this thread) perhaps they've learnt (from past experiences) to keep quite when folk head for the high ground :D

Less 02-09-2014 14:16

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No shot so well deserved can be considered cheap.
Look at it this way, you are now getting the attention you craved as a child and were so obviously denied, even if it isn't the attention you hoped for.

Gordon Booth 02-09-2014 14:33

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Accyexplorer (Post 1115488)
Another cheap shot G (you sound more and more like Less every time you comment).
Not "every poster", just the ones who took the moral high ground instead of having a discussion about the topic (like yours) :rolleyes:.

"tourettes can be highly amusing infact hillarious" this quote was taken from a forum member (sadly they declined to join in on this thread) perhaps they've learnt (from past experiences) to keep quite when folk head for the high ground :D

You start this offensive thread, agree you're trolling, then accuse me of a cheap shot? That's rich.

If you think those who disagreed with you are on the moral high ground you obviously don't think you are- so you place yourself on the moral low ground?

Name me the poster on this thread who found ''tourettes can be highly amusing in fact hilarious''. Name me one who didn't disagree with you.

Sounding like Less? We can but try and after all you did ask for it, that's what trolling is all about.

We've had some good trolls on here, I'm afraid you don't make the list

Accyexplorer 02-09-2014 14:59

Re: T T T Tourette's
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Gordon Booth (Post 1115492)
You start this offensive thread, agree you're trolling, then accuse me of a cheap shot? That's rich.

If you think those who disagreed with you are on the moral high ground you obviously don't think you are- so you place yourself on the moral low ground?

Guess so :D

Name me the poster on this thread who found ''tourettes can be highly amusing in fact hilarious''. Name me one who didn't disagree with you.

It's not my fault if folk refuse to comment because the "family" intimidate them.


Sounding like Less? We can but try and after all you did ask for it, that's what trolling is all about.

We've had some good trolls on here, I'm afraid you don't make the list

Personally, I can't see how you'd want to be like Less but, whatever floats your boat.
I admitted I used a controversial subject to get folks responses (or trolling as you call it G).

:)

putsinker 02-09-2014 15:27

Re: T T T Tourette's
 
Well, I have read through all the posts now twice, and I don't wish to open up this can of worms again but listen to this.
I am a Tourette's sufferer, I started to develop it as a teenager and believe me normally its not funny. If someone says something I think is unreasonable, I'me afraid it just comes out (F off). It has got me in to lots of bother on many occasions. A few years ago,when I lived in Thailand, I was banned from my local golf course for telling the starter to "F off" when she said my wife couldn't Tee off because she was wearing the wrong type of shirt. The shirt was a golf shirt as worn by many pro golfers but the starter just didn't recognize it because in all honesty, she didn't know her job properly. That's just one example, there are many.
Anyway, as my missus was so homesick I agreed to come and live in her local village out in the boonies in Vietnam. We moved in with the family and guess what, her father also suffers from Tourette's. Every now and again he cries out, really loud, "Hey" or th Vietnamese equivalent. He walks about in bare feet and sometimes startles me which results in me having an attack. of "F off"
So I'll finally get to my point.....when the two of us get going, I would defy any one of you not to bust yer sides with uncontrollable laughter.

Accyexplorer 02-09-2014 15:48

Re: T T T Tourette's
 
Perhaps we all have Tourette's to some degree :eek: , I know I'd have a similar response if someone said to our peg that she couldn't do something because she was wearing the wrong clothes.
I also seemed to have picked up 'driving Tourette's' :D

However, I have now seen the other side of the coin after reading a blog about a guy who tried committing suicide because of the bullying he was subjected to by ignorant ace holes.

Less 02-09-2014 15:56

Re: Re: T T T Tourette's
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Accyexplorer (Post 1115497)
Perhaps we all have Tourette's to some degree :eek: , I know I'd have a similar response if someone said to our peg that she couldn't do something because she was wearing the wrong clothes.
I also seemed to have picked up 'driving Tourette's' :D

However, I have now seen the other side of the coin after reading a blog about a guy who tried committing suicide because of the bullying he was subjected to by ignorant ace holes.

You are putting yourself above your station, 10+ people with tourettes are worth more to the world than you ever could be.
The reason for this?
They do what they do by an unfortunate chance of nature, YOU do what you do deliberately!

Accyexplorer 02-09-2014 16:12

Re: T T T Tourette's
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Less (Post 1115499)
You are putting yourself above your station, 10+ people with tourettes are worth more to the world than you ever could be.
The reason for this?
They do what they do by an unfortunate chance of nature, YOU do what you do deliberately!

I could put myself on your level, Less, but I haven't a ladder longer enough to climb down.
I suggest you go have a lie down, your 2 brain cells have done more than enough work for one day ;)

Less 02-09-2014 16:21

Re: Re: T T T Tourette's
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Accyexplorer (Post 1115500)
I could put myself on your level, Less, but I haven't a ladder longer enough to climb down.
I suggest you go have a lie down, your 2 brain cells have done more than enough work for one day ;)

After all the examples of original put downs I've used against you and the above is the best you can come up with?
Not only are you pathetic but you don't learn from the examples of your betters!
What a sad individual of the human species you really are.

10 out of 10 for effort, but as usual, 0 out of 10 for content, you really must try harder.

putsinker 02-09-2014 16:37

Re: T T T Tourette's
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Less (Post 1115502)
After all the examples of original put downs I've used against you and the above is the best you can come up with?
Not only are you pathetic but you don't learn from the examples of your betters!
What a sad individual of the human species you really are.

10 out of 10 for effort, but as usual, 0 out of 10 for content, you really must try harder.

I can feel the looouve,

Less 02-09-2014 16:45

Re: Re: T T T Tourette's
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by putsinker (Post 1115507)
I can feel the looouve,

And I can see you have more control than he has, you didn't tell anyone to 'F off' in any shape or form.
:)

putsinker 02-09-2014 17:02

Re: T T T Tourette's
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Less (Post 1115509)
And I can see you have more control than he has, you didn't tell anyone to 'F off' in any shape or form.
:)

Oh no, it never happens on the net, it has to be physical kind of, I suppose when you'r typing its different.

Less 02-09-2014 17:10

Re: T T T Tourette's
 
I'm no expert of uncontrollable posts and their causes, you'll have to ask Accyexplorer, why he suffers from it, (but please, don't make a joke of it, whatever his complaint is, it isn't a laughing matter).
😉

Gordon Booth 02-09-2014 18:02

Re: T T T Tourette's
 
Looks like you've learned to live with it, putsinker, I can imagine the trouble you've got into!

But I'll bet if you two 'got going' and I started 'busting my sides' I'd get a good f-telling off!:hidewall:

dotti34 02-09-2014 22:06

Re: T T T Tourette's
 
Accyexplorer, this posting has nothing to do with the subject of the thread, so apologies to other posters. AccyX, you come across as someone who likes to give the impression that your command of the English language and how it is written is of a high standard.

However, you continually refer to your lady on this thread and on others as ‘our peg’ with no capital letter to her name. This makes her seem insignificant which is certainly not the case. Names should begin with a capital letter, which you well know as you do apply the rule to others, including Less, so would you please extend this same courtesy to your Peg.

Less 02-09-2014 22:12

Re: T T T Tourette's
 
http://www.urbandictionary.com/defin...term=our%20peg
Sometimes the Internet can clear confusion.
:)

dotti34 02-09-2014 22:33

Re: T T T Tourette's
 
Ta for that, Less. Does that mean then that 'peg' is simply the name given to a girlfriend and is not, like I thought it was, a shortened version of Accyexplorer's wife's name? If so, I stand to be corrected and apologise to him. Hadn't heard of peg in this context - but it sounds a bit derogative when used in that way. We live and learn.

putsinker 03-09-2014 01:38

Re: T T T Tourette's
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Gordon Booth (Post 1115525)
Looks like you've learned to live with it, putsinker, I can imagine the trouble you've got into!

But I'll bet if you two 'got going' and I started 'busting my sides' I'd get a good f-telling off!:hidewall:

Well, maybe you would, but not from me, In spite of what has been said on this thread about inappropriate humor, in some situations a little humor can diffuse a situation.
I think that its important that you know the person from who the urine is being extracted though, and can judge their reaction and feelings in order not to upset them. Making fun of someone who you don't know ,would in my opinion, be in very bad taste.

Accyexplorer 03-09-2014 01:50

Re: T T T Tourette's
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by dotti34 (Post 1115575)
Ta for that, Less. Does that mean then that 'peg' is simply the name given to a girlfriend and is not, like I thought it was, a shortened version of Accyexplorer's wife's name? If so, I stand to be corrected and apologise to him. Hadn't heard of peg in this context - but it sounds a bit derogative when used in that way. We live and learn.

A wise owl told me that a willingness to learn is a good start ;)
As for my English, it's (very) poor compared to most folk on here, if I give the impression it's even good that's not my intent :D

"Our peg" is timid in comparison to some of things I call her, 'misery' being a example, it's not meant in a derogatory manner though (far from)...it's my funny bone, you see, it's in the wrong place :)

Accyexplorer 03-09-2014 02:06

Re: T T T Tourette's
 
Tics are not just verbal (swearing,whistle or clicks) are they putsinker?
I mean, is it possible for someone with Tourette's to (uncontrollably) swing out or spit at someone especially, if they didn't take enough meds (like the fella in the article in first post). I knew a gent that often collapsed on the floor and had a small seizure and he said is was due to his Tourette's condition (to be honest I thought it was epilepsy). :confused:

putsinker 03-09-2014 03:32

Re: T T T Tourette's
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Accyexplorer (Post 1115584)
Tics are not just verbal (swearing,whistle or clicks) are they putsinker?
I mean, is it possible for someone with Tourette's to (uncontrollably) swing out or spit at someone especially, if they didn't take enough meds (like the fella in the article in first post). I knew a gent that often collapsed on the floor and had a small seizure and he said is was due to his Tourette's condition (to be honest I thought it was epilepsy). :confused:

I think that if I had a condition where I was spitting or striking out at people Heavy "Meds" would be at the top of my to do list. Sorry I can't offer much advice on this condition, I haven't researched it to any extent. I try to play it down, many of the people who I know don't know about it, they just think I'me a nutter.

DtheP47 03-09-2014 12:36

Re: T T T Tourette's
 
Think this kids got Tourette's

This 2-Year-Old's Ice Bucket Video Is The Last One To See, Folks

Accyexplorer 03-09-2014 13:17

Re: T T T Tourette's
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by DtheP47 (Post 1115601)

It wouldn't play the clip D, I'm going to go out on a whim and say she's not got Tourette's (as it didn't mention it in the article), she's probably just a victim of bad parenting like most whippersnappers of today :D
I know if any of my children came out with profanity like that the last thing I would do is post it on the internet :rolleyes:

DtheP47 03-09-2014 13:57

Re: T T T Tourette's
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Accyexplorer (Post 1115605)
It wouldn't play the clip D, I'm going to go out on a whim and say she's not got Tourette's (as it didn't mention it in the article), she's probably just a victim of bad parenting like most whippersnappers of today :D
I know if any of my children came out with profanity like that the last thing I would do is post it on the internet :rolleyes:

Think the phrase is "Going out on a limb" AccyX but hey who am I to be picky :D
And yup agree with your comment about posting your kids on the www,
15 minutes of fame and all that.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cgWN3PDUoxE

Accyexplorer 03-09-2014 14:49

Re: T T T Tourette's
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by DtheP47 (Post 1115610)
Think the phrase is "Going out on a limb" AccyX but hey who am I to be picky :D
And yup agree with your comment about posting your kids on the www,
15 minutes of fame and all that.

Little Girl Ice Bucket Challenge - Hilarious Swearing..Must See! haha - YouTube

"Whim" or "limb"....same thing, I don't think either of us will make it in the pedant police :D

After watching that clip, I stand by my original comment, she's heard that saying quite a few times by the sound of things.

Less 03-09-2014 14:56

Re: T T T Tourette's
 
It's so lovely to see that AccyWeb has brought together new friends of similar interests.

Accyexplorer 03-09-2014 15:08

Re: T T T Tourette's
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Less (Post 1115617)
It's so lovely to see that AccyWeb has brought together new friends of similar interests.

Yes, Less, I'm thinking of buying D a toy trainset at Christmas...


....perhaps you could help us set it up :rolleyes:

Less 03-09-2014 15:11

Re: Re: T T T Tourette's
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Accyexplorer (Post 1115619)
Yes, Less, I'm thinking of buying D a toy trainset at Christmas...


....perhaps you could help us set it up :rolleyes:

What on Earth is the point?

It's like threads, you would only ruin it.

Less 03-09-2014 15:48

Re: Re: T T T Tourette's
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Less (Post 1115622)
What on Earth is the point?

It's like threads, you would only ruin it.

By the way, may I suggest you keep your gob shut for a short while accyexplorer?
Your new friend is far better at snide than you are, he will perhaps come out of change a letter and bravely continue his remarks openly rather than hiding where he thinks I don't look.
:(
I look forward to his input, his humour is along similar, lines to your own.

Actually, I find neither of you humorous, but equally cowardly and in need of friends.

Gordon Booth 03-09-2014 16:06

Re: T T T Tourette's
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by putsinker (Post 1115582)
Well, maybe you would, but not from me, In spite of what has been said on this thread about inappropriate humor, in some situations a little humor can diffuse a situation.
I think that its important that you know the person from who the urine is being extracted though, and can judge their reaction and feelings in order not to upset them. Making fun of someone who you don't know ,would in my opinion, be in very bad taste.

Just shows how we can misunderstand a condition. We associate shouting and swearing with temper and rage but in your case it's not, it's just one of those things.
So your reaction, in the right conditions, would be to join in the laughter? Good on you.
There's a lovely chap in a pub I go in, good to talk to but he'll suddenly make a loud noise or shout( never swears). I never thought why but now I realize why I'll not be caught by surprise any more.

Restless 03-09-2014 18:35

Re: T T T Tourette's
 
Some plainly have tourettes of the qwerty variety- if only they could keep their hands away from the keys

shillelagh 03-09-2014 23:53

Re: T T T Tourette's
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Restless (Post 1115694)
Some plainly have tourettes of the qwerty variety- if only they could keep their hands away from the keys


keys were made for hands ... that's why theres locks ..... :D:D:D

DtheP47 04-09-2014 08:05

Re: T T T Tourette's
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Less (Post 1115626)
Your new friend is far better at snide than you are, he will perhaps come out of change a letter and bravely continue his remarks openly rather than hiding where he thinks I don't look.

Of course I know you look in "change a letter" Wizz, you are the great and powerful Oz. You are everywhere. Roy tells me you even read the graffiti in the Railway bogs in the hope somebody wants to connect with you.

dotti34 04-09-2014 08:06

Re: T T T Tourette's
 
Accyexplorer, I only wrote 'someone who LIKES to give the impression' re your command of the English language, I didn't say you succeeded, so that should make you happy.

As for referring to your lady as 'misery' (apparently among other names) I wouldn't boast about such bad manners if I were you. I don't find any humour in that, no respect. Not even remotely amusing. Your funny bone must really be in a strange place! I wonder what she calls you - I have a great word for her to use if she needs one 'schwachkopf'.

I tell you this, if my husband called me such names as you call your lady he'd soon be missing a part or two (body parts, that is). He is definitely not a schwachkopf!

Less 04-09-2014 08:11

Re: T T T Tourette's
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by DtheP47 (Post 1115807)
Of course I know you look in "change a letter" Wizz, you are the great and powerful Oz. You are everywhere. Roy tells me you even read the graffiti in the Railway bogs in the hope somebody wants to connect with you.

:lol:

Yet another rib tickler from the man that knows everything but can't get 'owt right.

It's a wonder how you could even stand to be on the same planet as the rest of us.

Accyexplorer 04-09-2014 10:22

Re: T T T Tourette's
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by dotti34 (Post 1115808)
Accyexplorer, I only wrote 'someone who LIKES to give the impression' re your command of the English language, I didn't say you succeeded, so that should make you happy.

As for referring to your lady as 'misery' (apparently among other names) I wouldn't boast about such bad manners if I were you. I don't find any humour in that, no respect. Not even remotely amusing. Your funny bone must really be in a strange place! I wonder what she calls you - I have a great word for her to use if she needs one 'schwachkopf'.

I tell you this, if my husband called me such names as you call your lady he'd soon be missing a part or two (body parts, that is). He is definitely not a schwachkopf!

Thanks for making me happier dotti :)

If you are genuinely interested in what 'our peg' calls me, she prefers to use the English translations of your "great word".

As for your other half, if he's anything like Less, at least a brain tumour's one medical condition he'll never have to worry about ;)

Less 04-09-2014 11:04

Re: T T T Tourette's
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Accyexplorer (Post 1115818)
Thanks for making me happier dotti :)

If you are genuinely interested in what 'our peg' calls me, she prefers to use the English translations of your "great word".

As for your other half, if he's anything like Less, at least a brain tumour's one medical condition he'll never have to worry about ;)

Excuse me? We have spoken on site a few times I like neither you nor your mediocre style of posting. However so far as I know you have never met or spoken to Dotti's husband rather a cowardly post were you attack this man but, oh so typical of you.

As sick as this thread has been, you now start joking about brain tumors, you really do have a talent for making enemies and proving that you can disgrace yourself even more than we thought.

I'm sure you will actually post something worthwhile but I doubt that it will be on this site.

dotti34 04-09-2014 11:14

Re: T T T Tourette's
 
Oh, my! Accyexplorer is that really the best you can do. By the way, why are you seemingly obsessed with medical conditions?

On the contrary to what you are insinuating about him, my husband is a very smart and intelligent man - he proved that by marrying me!!!!!

dotti34 04-09-2014 11:27

Re: T T T Tourette's
 
Less, when my husband read the posting from AccyX he laughed and said 'who is that d.head?' But I agree with you, it is a cowardly post although him indoors will not be losing any sleep over it. Thanks for your comments though, they were my sentiments exactly.

Less 04-09-2014 11:45

Re: T T T Tourette's
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by dotti34 (Post 1115828)
Less, when my husband read the posting from AccyX he laughed and said 'who is that d.head?' But I agree with you, it is a cowardly post although him indoors will not be losing any sleep over it. Thanks for your comments though, they were my sentiments exactly.

They are the sentiments of all right thinking people, I was sure but could not assume that anything this petty little beast says could have any effect on anyone.
I noticed he has read the comments put on since his last little outburst though has neither the wherewithal nor the gonads to continue.
Perhaps he's hoping for backup from a friend?

Less 04-09-2014 11:46

Re: T T T Tourette's
 
Oops a double post, we haven't had one of those for a while!
:)

Accyexplorer 04-09-2014 11:47

Re: T T T Tourette's
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by dotti34 (Post 1115828)
Less, when my husband read the posting from AccyX he laughed and said 'who is that d.head?' But I agree with you, it is a cowardly post although him indoors will not be losing any sleep over it. Thanks for your comments though, they were my sentiments exactly.

Glad to see your other half has a sense of humour dotti, I hope it's big great enough to make up for your loss :)

Accyexplorer 04-09-2014 12:14

Re: T T T Tourette's
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Less (Post 1115830)
They are the sentiments of all right thinking people, I was sure but could not assume that anything this petty little beast says could have any effect on anyone.
I noticed he has read the comments put on since his last little outburst though has neither the wherewithal nor the gonads to continue.
Perhaps he's hoping for backup from a friend?


I don't need "back up" Less, Im sure between us we could have fun all day throwing insults back and forth, Your not obnoxious like your 'online friends' that you manipulate so well (you are obnoxious in a different and far worse way).

The trouble with you, Less, is that just because you have succeeded in inducing a handful of childish online 'half-wits' to take sides in your online tirade of abuse against me, you think you're someone.
(In your head) you hear them shouting ‘Heil, the grand wizard of the web!’ and you (incorrectly) imagine this to be the voice of the People. That is where your wrong oh great one. What the Voice of the People is really saying is 'Look at that tool with his condescending comments....what a Richard' ;)

dotti34 04-09-2014 12:15

Re: T T T Tourette's
 
Please be assured Accyexplorer that I do have a sense of humour, unfortunately I haven't found anything humorous in your postings, only sad and futile attempts to be funny.

I find you have sunk pretty low now with some of your comments and as I don't want to drop to your level I will sign off on this thread.

Less 04-09-2014 12:28

Re: T T T Tourette's
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by DtheP47 (Post 1115807)
Wizz, you are the great and powerful Oz.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Accyexplorer (Post 1115836)
(In your head) you hear them shouting ‘Heil, the grand wizard of the web!’

Notice a similarity?

DtheP47 attempts to insult me by picking on a phrase in my profile, something he has always done.

You however catch onto his coat tails and attempt an unoriginal repeat of his work.

You remind me of the frightened little boy stood behind the school bully and nervously repeating the threat issued by the bigger boy just so you have a friend, so sad, so you.

DtheP47 04-09-2014 12:52

Re: T T T Tourette's
 
Yup I am taking a leaf out of dotti's book too and clocking off this thread.

Accyexplorer 04-09-2014 14:21

Re: T T T Tourette's
 
Looks like it's just you and I, Less.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=dC6jnHFdqbQ

Personally, I'd like to get back on topic or leave this thread to die...


...The balls in your court,however should you wish to continue could we have our own Jason and Less's banter thread?

Less 04-09-2014 14:43

Re: T T T Tourette's
 
I tell you what, I will leave this thread alone, getting back on topic would be a backward step the subject is even more banal than you are.
In reciprocation is there any chance for my magnanimous gesture, would it be possible for you to leave the site alone?
:)

Accyexplorer 04-09-2014 15:20

Re: T T T Tourette's
 
Perhaps, I was wrong putting this thread in the anything goes section (since I did genuinely want to have a (light hearted) debate about it).If it has offended some folk, well, There's nothing I can do about that now.

I'll will change my comments etc if I'm wrong, I won't change my comments because folk take the high ground and take offence to them.

Less 04-09-2014 15:29

Re: T T T Tourette's
 
Well it took you an hour to go back on your word and post yet again in this thread, with a poor excuse for your bad taste, but that is par for the course with all those similar to youself that came before you and are now no longer with us.
I for one intend this to be my last post in this pile of...

Restless 04-09-2014 17:02

Re: T T T Tourette's
 
Oh dear. Have we entered the "I'll make the last comment" section of the thread?

I am sorry to inform you there is no known cure for QWERTourretts you just have to think twice before pressing that submit button :)

Michael1954 04-09-2014 17:14

Re: T T T Tourette's
 
I'm not having any of this. I am having the last word. I will make a note of anyone posting further comments.

cashman 04-09-2014 17:25

Re: T T T Tourette's
 
Well write this bloody thing down.:D

Michael1954 04-09-2014 17:28

Re: T T T Tourette's
 
Noted!


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