Comical qualifier

[austro]

If you see this before the match is over, check out the US-Costa Rica World Cup qualifier on ESPN. I believe it's in Colorado, and it's snowing like a son-of-a-bitch, a nice, wet snow so that it's really accumulating on the field. I'm reasonably sure that the Costa Ricans are unaccustomed to conditions like this. US leads 1-0 at the half.

[chuck]

If you see this before the match is over, check out the US-Costa Rica World Cup qualifier on ESPN. I believe it's in Colorado, and it's snowing like a son-of-a-bitch, a nice, wet snow so that it's really accumulating on the field. I'm reasonably sure that the Costa Ricans are unaccustomed to conditions like this. US leads 1-0 at the half.

I'm sure everyone's going to praise the venue selection if the US wins but it's obviously serious bullshit. I hope Costa Rica ties this thing and I hope the US misses the World Cup entirely.

My guys drew with Jamaica in Kingston tonight. I'll take it. Drawing against Costa Rica at home when we started with a 2-0 lead hurt but the hex is a marathon. Take points when you can.

I can't wait for the game in the Rommel on Tuesday. It's going to be a fucking madhouse.

We play in Seattle in June. It was very generous of these pricks to let us know yesterday.

[chuck]

Fucking garbage.

[chuck]

At least Georgetown lost, papist fucks.

[Duman]

The refs asked Costa Rica if they wanted to stop the game and they said to continue. 

[MusicMan]

At least Georgetown lost, papist fucks.

With all sincerity, fuck you.

[Uncle Charlie]

With all sincerity, fuck you.

+1

[Navin R Johnson]

We play in Seattle in June. It was very generous of these pricks to let us know yesterday.

What is the beef here?  Is 2 months notice not enough?

[Mr. Happy]

With all sincerity, fuck you.

+∞ As a Georgetown Law (LL.M.) alum, I was embarrassed by that loss.

[MusicMan]

+∞ As a Georgetown Law (LL.M.) alum, I was embarrassed by that loss.

I don't give a damn about Georgetown, but "papist fucks" crosses the line with room to spare.

[Bench]

I don't give a damn about Georgetown, but "papist fucks" crosses the line with room to spare.

Would rapist fucks be better?

(Just kidding)

[Mr. Happy]

I don't give a damn about Georgetown, but "papist fucks" crosses the line with room to spare.

Consider. The. Source. It's Chuck.

[Col. Sphinx Drummond]

Would rapist fucks be better?

(Just kidding)

Or Mackerel Snappers?

[chuck]

Or Mackerel Snappers?

Where the hell did you learn that? My grandfather used to say that and I always assumed he'd made it up. I've never heard it used anywhere else.

[Col. Sphinx Drummond]

Where the hell did you learn that? My grandfather used to say that and I always assumed he'd made it up. I've never heard it used anywhere else.

I learned it from my grandfather, of course.

[Bench]

Where the hell did you learn that? My grandfather used to say that and I always assumed he'd made it up. I've never heard it used anywhere else.

http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mackerel_snapper

[cougar]

Costa Rica is now going to protest the match, saying it should have been postponed because of the weather conditions.  So if the U.S. plays a friendly in C.R., we can protest if we have to play a game in 90+ degrees and 90% humidity (AKA a typical Houston summer day)?

[Uncle Charlie]

http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mackerel_snapper

I, for one, don't care AT ALL for where this thread went.  Line was definitely crossed.  I don't care who the fucking source was...

[Ron Brand]

I see no line at all.

[Uncle Charlie]

I see no line at all.

That is due to the earth's curvature.  We're too far past it to see...

[Mr. Happy]

I see no line at all.

I'm a self-professed papal historian (remind me to tell you the story about Pope Formosus) and wasn't that offended, in large part because it was angry Chuck. Mackerel snappers has always made me laugh, and I've heard that one for decades. We Roman Catholics have to maintain healthy senses of humor.

[Ron Brand]

We Roman Catholics People have to maintain healthy senses of humor.

Amen.

[strosrays]

Amen.

A sense of humor when a line is crossed; which is different from seeing no line at all.

[Ron Brand]

A sense of humor when a line is crossed; which is different from seeing no line at all.

It is, but seeing no lines means there aren't any boundaries to cross.

[strosrays]

It is, but seeing no lines means there aren't any boundaries to cross.

Fair enough; I was thinking more along the lines of ignoring an obvious slur.

[Ron Brand]

Fair enough; I was thinking more along the lines of ignoring an obvious slur.

NatLamp unto my feet.

[Mr. Happy]

Fair enough; I was thinking more along the lines of ignoring an obvious slur.

People are way too sensitive today and almost search out opportunities to be offended.

[strosrays]

People are way too sensitive today and almost search out opportunities to be offended.

Of course. Goes both ways.

[NeilT]

In The Virginian, the big line from the Virginian to Trampas was "when you call me that, smile." If it was a joke, it may be tasteless, but fine.  If it wasn't a joke, not fine.  Frankly, I couldn't tell.

[Ron Brand]

Of course. Goes both ways.

Oh please. Humor has had a significant outrage component for centuries.

[Ron Brand]

In The Virginian, the big line from the Virginian to Trampas was "when you call me that, smile." If it was a joke, it may be tasteless, but fine.  If it wasn't a joke, not fine.  Frankly, I couldn't tell.

It was pretty clearly humor to me. Unlike this handwringing discussion.

[strosrays]

It was pretty clearly humor to me. Unlike this handwringing discussion.

I was, like Happy, not overly offended by what chuck said. Chuck is chuck (I mean that in a good way), and rough humor is rough humor.

I fucking hate being condescended to, though.

[Ron Brand]

I fucking hate being condescended to, though.

Yep, me too. I think that's universal.

[Ebby Calvin]

It was pretty clearly humor to me.

Yep.  

[Mr. Happy]

I was, like Happy, not overly offended by what chuck said. Chuck is chuck (I mean that in a good way), and rough humor is rough humor.

I fucking hate being condescended to, though.

+1

[Col. Sphinx Drummond]

I believe that being offended is one own choosing. And if you don't agree you're an idiot.

[Mr. Happy]

I believe that being offended is one own choosing. And if you don't agree you're an idiot.

+1 The same is true about anger and happiness. For years, I didn't think that I had a choice but to be angry and unhappy.  Thankfully, I learned that I had a choice in my mid-to-late 40's, and life has been much better since then. I simply choose to be happy and calm.

[strosrays]

Yep, me too.

Well, I appreciate the civility. I think what's done is done, though.

What comes after?

As Clint Eastwood/Jim Duncan said, "Then you live with it."

[MusicMan]

I was, like Happy, not overly offended by what chuck said. Chuck is chuck (I mean that in a good way), and rough humor is rough humor.

I fucking hate being condescended to, though.

I told him to fuck off, and I meant it.  It's not acceptable in my eyes, but ymmv.

[ybbodeus]

As a new member of the Catholic Light community (Anglican), I found it to be inflammatory and mean-spirited.

Signed, a former Baptist fuck.

[BudGirl]

As a new member of the Catholic Light community (Anglican), I found it to be inflammatory and mean-spirited.

Signed, a former Baptist fuck.

We are supposed to ignore it because it is chuck and he's angry.

[geezerdonk]

The best comedy is unintentional.

[JimR]

Well, I appreciate the civility. I think what's done is done, though.

What comes after?

a cigarette?

[Mr. Happy]

We are supposed to ignore it because it is chuck and he's angry.

No. Just consider the source and respond accordingly, as MM did.

[Ron Brand]

I have tasted the maggots in the mind of the universe
I was not offended
For I knew I had to rise above it all
Or drown in my own shit.

[Limey]

I have tasted the maggots in the mind of the universe
I was not offended
For I knew I had to rise above it all
Or drown in my own shit.

Nietzsche?

[Col. Sphinx Drummond]

Nietzsche?

Gesundheit.

[MusicMan]

Nietzsche?

The central message of Buddhism is not "every man for himself."

[chuck]

Me voy pa'el Rommel - vamos a capturar los tres puntos contra los catrachos, no nos duden, chucha madre!

[Mr. Happy]

Me voy pa'el Rommel - vamos a capturar los tres puntos contra los catrachos, no nos duden, chucha madre!

If you have something ugly to say, be a man and say it in English.

[Ron Brand]

I believe he's addressing the game.

[Mr. Happy]

I believe he's addressing the game.

I saw the name Rommel in there and assumed that it was ugly.

[Ron Brand]

Would it be ok if he's mischievous in the Original Latin?

[Mr. Happy]

Would it be ok if he's mischievous in the Original Latin?

Sure. Why not. I can figure out what he would be saying. With Spanish, I have no clue.

[Bench]

I saw the name Rommel in there and assumed that it was ugly.

Rommel is a place, not a name.

ETA: it's also a name, but not the name you're thinking of.

[strosrays]

The most cogent statement in this entire thread is MM's.

Fuck you.

[Bench]

One very fortunate non-call in the box, but overall a very organized defensive effort.  Stole a point and nicely done.

[chuck]

The most cogent statement in this entire thread is MM's.

Fuck you.

What is this? Are you responding to me for some reason? If not, then to whom? And if to me, why?

I don't mind receiving crisp replies if I'm deliberately seeking them but if not I find it disconcerting.

[ybbodeus]

On Sunday I an going to write the name "chuck" on a piece of paper, place that paper on the floor and then have my Sunday School students stomp on it. It will be explained as an exercise to demonstrate the power of words.

Said exercise has done wonders to raise the name recognition of Florida Atlantic University. I suspect they plotted this bizarre exercise out of jealousy due to all the attention and praise being lavished on their sister school, the Gulf Coast people.

[Matt]

One very fortunate non-call in the box, but overall a very organized defensive effort.  Stole a point and nicely done.

Beasley was scaring me the whole match but manned up when he had to. Usi on the other hand was huge on the other side!

[strosrays]

What is this? Are you responding to me for some reason? If not, then to whom? And if to me, why?

I don't mind receiving crisp replies if I'm deliberately seeking them but if not I find it disconcerting.

No. Nothing against you. I apologize for giving you that impression.