POLL: I want to make a joke. Is it allowed?
by Alfie Crow on Jan 18, 2012 2:22 PM EST
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PrintGuys, I want to write something funny in my next post, but I need to know first if it should be allowed to be posted on this website. Please vote in the poll so I know whether or not to scrap it.
Thanks,
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Mother Effer!!!!!!
How did this make it to the front page?
by TonyinJax on Jan 18, 2012 2:25 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
It offends me that so many people got offended.
The guy who wrote it tried so hard to do a good job and everyone criticising him is being mean, and not funny at all. Its offensive that no one considered his feelings before saturating theyre hate in comments that just #whimpering crossed the line!
by Mr.Awesome on Jan 18, 2012 6:12 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
This is America 2012.
Everybody is offended by everything.
As a work of fiction it was very well written. And as a person who finds offensive things funny, I have no problem with it – other than it wasn’t really funny. But thats an individual opinion.
Fidelis Ad Mortem
Why so serious?
It’s the internet, not the Encyclopedia Britannica. A bit of levity is to be expected and/or welcomed.
I have no idea why there was such a strong reaction to it.
I thought it was funny. I mean, it’s not as if JDR can never coach professional football again. If it were a situation where a player suffered a career ending injury, or something of that sort or if the joke got personal and went after the man’s family, then I could understand the harsh reaction.
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by Joe Fisher on Jan 18, 2012 2:54 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
Hell, if jdr did read this
He may be thinking, “well, i do like steak ums, and i am getting paid,” though i see him as more of a johhny walker from the flask his wife got him for christmas knda guy.
Its not like this little piece of satire is the worst thing said about him.
Meh
Mr. Crow’s favorite.
If people have positive comments. Great.
If people have negative comments. Great also.
If people have neutral comments. Yippee.
It was front paged, it was kind of funny. I wasn’t going to comment on it. But now that I’m here again, I’ll shall reserve my always pleasing “Meh” about the whole situation.
Sean
Pax Armis Acquiritur
humor is a funny thing
very few people can be mean-spirited and humorous at the same time.
Section 442, RIP
"You think you know, but you don't know."
reminds me...
Watch a Lisa Lampanelli comedy show. She’s borderline offensive, but it cracks me up!
Sean
Pax Armis Acquiritur
definitely not borderline offensive
and i do not find her funny. not because she is offensive, i just think she crosses a line.
"The dictionary is the only place that success comes before work. Hard work is the price we must pay for success. I think you can accomplish anything if you're willing to pay the price." -Vince Lombardi
Twitter: @JWGreenbaum
Please tell me a joke
that isn’t going to offend anyone.
Part of Comedy is that there is a thin line between laughter and pain, comedy and tragedy, humor and hurt. Learn to lighten up a bit
Shake and Bake
hold on a sec
there is also a fine line between ‘offensive and funny’ and ‘offensive and not funny’. Don Rickles to this day is offensive and funny. Lampanelli is offensive and not funny.
"The dictionary is the only place that success comes before work. Hard work is the price we must pay for success. I think you can accomplish anything if you're willing to pay the price." -Vince Lombardi
Twitter: @JWGreenbaum
I know a joke that won't offend anyone!
Why did the rooster cross the road?
’Cause his pecker was stuck in the chicken!!!
Fidelis Ad Mortem
I for own haven't come accross someone,
who is offended by knock-knock jokes.
Though I’m positive after posting this that someone will emerge.
"...I'm not trying to act giddy but the guy is a stud.'' - Terry McDonough, Director of Player Personnel, Jacksonville Jaguars
If you dont think Comedy Central (and prior to that Friar's Club) Roasts are funny...
then your sense of humor stinks
by JohnnyBiceps on Jan 18, 2012 3:26 PM EST up reply actions
i think lots of stuff on cc is funny
as i said, though. mean and funny is a tightrope few can walk.
Section 442, RIP
"You think you know, but you don't know."
by unhipcat on Jan 18, 2012 3:29 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
I disagree
I think there is often a very thin line between mean and funny. The two are often tied together. The phrase “make fun of someone” kind of says it all. It denotes “meaniness” yet uses the term “make fun.” Why do you spose that is?
by JohnnyBiceps on Jan 18, 2012 3:51 PM EST up reply actions
Because you have fun at thier expense.
It’s not to denote that making fun of someone is funny, though occasionally the two go hand in hand.
"...I'm not trying to act giddy but the guy is a stud.'' - Terry McDonough, Director of Player Personnel, Jacksonville Jaguars
Well, the roasts are usually really contrived,
jokes that are reused between every roast, and aren’t written by the comedian who uses the material. So often times it is someone who is being paid to be there because they have an obscure connection with the person being roasted, and reads a writer’s script. Not to mention that the person being roasted gets to know what is going to be said prior to the roast.
nothing about that is really funny to me.
"...I'm not trying to act giddy but the guy is a stud.'' - Terry McDonough, Director of Player Personnel, Jacksonville Jaguars
All for jokes......
jokes are funny…kind of the pre-req for something to fall into the joke category.
I voted for you Alfie...
…that should give me another warning away from a ban.
Anyone interested in making money easy and quick on the interne, let me know through twitter or facebook(preferably facebook).
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by rhettchrystal on Jan 18, 2012 3:12 PM EST up reply actions
Tony Danza
duhhhhh
WTF IS THE INTERNET?!?
by BIBBEE on Jan 18, 2012 6:05 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
This, my friend, is the best comment in this thread.
Thank you for making me laugh! Rec’d.
Fidelis Ad Mortem
Wait
i thought it was Bruce Springsteen?
You can't reason with unreasonable people.
If you ain't first, you're last.
moar funnies plz... but only if GoT is involved
I’d like to see Gene Smith cast as Varys next :D
People take jokes to seriously.
My high school made it in to the news paper because te day after the jets took advantage of us, we played jdr’s daughters high school in volleyball. When he arrived, my classmates greeted him with a “j e t s jets jets jets” . And we got in to the paper for it. What they did not include was that prior to that chant, bolles Hugh school greeted us with a BK wh**ehouse" chant, but we were in the wrong, right?
by Jdodd51208 on Jan 18, 2012 3:29 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Dodd!!!
Random note: good to see you on BCC. Never knew you were on here too.
"I don't like to make excuses. This team doesn't like to make excuses. That just shows that you're a weak person. We don't make excuses here. We expect to perform at our best week in and week out regardless of the circumstances." -Blaine Gabbert
by janjags on Jan 18, 2012 3:33 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
I went to Bolles... That sounds like something they would do.
Not the classiest crowd.
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by Brian Levenson on Jan 18, 2012 3:36 PM EST up reply actions
Well I will say
That bk is not the nicest either. We have our fair share of harsh chants too, it’s the fact that we were put out there as the bad guys you know
by Jdodd51208 on Jan 18, 2012 3:50 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
here's one
I forget the setup… but the punchline is …
and then the pope said, “i thought YOU had the parachute.”
or something like that.
it was real funny
Section 442, RIP
"You think you know, but you don't know."
It's not really a joke unless other people find it funny.
So. Good luck.
The Teal and Black are comin' back!
The last joke struck a sore spot. People were offended.
Your options are ignore them and do what you want or listen to them and take the post down…
Or make an extremely biased poll to get a meaningless vote of confidence from the site and make you look angry and bitter.
It’s your call and this is the last I’ll say about it.
Twitter: BLByline Youtube: BLByline
2011 Big Cat Country fantasy football league CHAMPION
by Brian Levenson on Jan 18, 2012 3:41 PM EST reply actions 6 recs
Yes, this poll was for a vote of confidence and also to make me look “angry and bitter”. Good call Brian. Nothing gets past you!
Guess so. I hear David Garrard is available.
by Alfie Crow on Jan 19, 2012 10:37 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
LOL!
Nice! Come on Alf, what would BCC be without you?
I am just glad to hear that.......
You and David are still so tight. Your a good friend Alfie Crow……a very good friend!
Agreed, Brian
Jokes are just fine. Especially if they are actually funny and aren’t at someone else’s expense. This was a poor attempt at humour, and people were offended. It’s Alfie’s site and it’s certainly his right to post this… although I cannot actually see why he would insist on doing so.
Having said that, I personally visit this site regularly to read Jags football related news. If BCC is going to move into prominently placing humour (espeically this sort) on the front page instead of football news, I will just visit less often. Not a great loss, I know… but that’s my opinion on the matter.
by KeithG on Jan 18, 2012 4:08 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Listen, I understand you may have been offended.
But show me a SB nation site which doesn’t occasionally have a joke on the front page, and I will show you one with low traffic and/or low levels of fun.
This isn’t the first time a) a joke has been FP’ed on BCC b) someone on the site was offended.
"...I'm not trying to act giddy but the guy is a stud.'' - Terry McDonough, Director of Player Personnel, Jacksonville Jaguars
I'll show you a site
you ever been on Stampede Blue?
Shake and Bake
by theMAGICman on Jan 18, 2012 8:26 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
+1
but unfortunately you misread me,
low traffic and/or low levels of fun
They not only have one of those, they have both! :)
"...I'm not trying to act giddy but the guy is a stud.'' - Terry McDonough, Director of Player Personnel, Jacksonville Jaguars
the irony is the joke of that site is the guy who runs it.
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by Joe Fisher on Jan 18, 2012 8:45 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Holy hell you're on fire today.
Another rec.
You have been banned from Stampede Blue.
You apparently aren't interested in commenting on the Colts, but instead just want to take shots at editors for how we manage our blog. Thus, you're now no longer welcome.
by WinnipegTitanFan13 on Jan 18, 2012 11:27 PM EST up reply actions
Bye
Come on back when your panties unbunch :)
by Sylvester.The.Jaguar.fan on Jan 18, 2012 8:11 PM EST up reply actions
how do you know he doesn’t wear a man-thong, therefore… no bunching.
OK, now I just made myself sick.
Sean
Pax Armis Acquiritur
Well, that is a possiblilty
and would explain why he is a little uptight. That can’t be comfortable.
by Sylvester.The.Jaguar.fan on Jan 18, 2012 8:33 PM EST up reply actions
I am not shocked at all that you went to Bolles
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I really didn't like it there...
Never fit in with all the snotty rich kids.
I try to avoid mentioning it when I don’t absolutely have to.
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by Brian Levenson on Jan 19, 2012 9:05 AM EST up reply actions
No you aren't allowed.
Your first amendment rights have been revoked.
Alfie
My take is that if you are simply telling jokes, then no, I don’t think this is the place.
If however, in your duties to write for this website, you choose to make a humorous post, then that’s great.
There’s a big difference between you writing something humorous and Front-paging some random guys fictional story that few actually thought was funny.
by pksiv on Jan 18, 2012 4:09 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
Did we have a coaching change?
What happened to Del Rio?
by Blahblahblahjaguars on Jan 18, 2012 4:15 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
This joke
better be hilarious. If not, you’ve lost my vote in all future joke-related polling.
The first amendment
doesn’t actually apply since that only prevents the GOVERNMENT’S ability to limit his speech.
Amazing how many people don’t understand this simple fact.
And it’s not can he, because of course he can. The question is should he.
I am always amazed by the ignorance of our Constitution.
I always laughed when I was teaching at a private school and students, and their parents, would be shocked that the student didn’t have the right to say or write whatever they wanted.
But then, I guess that’s why our country is in the shape it’s in.
Fidelis Ad Mortem
You don't have the right
to say or write whatever you want in public school either…
Which to me is a whole ’nother issue.
"...I'm not trying to act giddy but the guy is a stud.'' - Terry McDonough, Director of Player Personnel, Jacksonville Jaguars
you are right
it protects you from the government. i just hate how people get so easily offended especially when they even wont be forced to read it
If you feel that this was such a violation of Alfie's integrity as a blogger,
you should collect a petition and submit it to the Jacksonville Jaguars to revoke his press pass.
Just saying.
Can I get a rabble rabble rabble?
(not specifically at you)
"...I'm not trying to act giddy but the guy is a stud.'' - Terry McDonough, Director of Player Personnel, Jacksonville Jaguars
If it is anything like "My day at Jacks" please don't
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by T.Holmes on Jan 18, 2012 4:38 PM EST via mobile reply actions 1 recs
That JDR joke post didn't offend me, and I don't care that it was FP'd.
But I didn’t think it was funny.
Also, I enjoy SteakUmms. In the future please do not disparage SteakUms by linking them with losers.
Fidelis Ad Mortem
STOP ALFIES PRO-JOKE/HUMOR AGENDA!!!
Fidelis Ad Mortem
by JPQ! on Jan 18, 2012 5:08 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
As long as it's funny.
Not " meh " funny.
by Sinister_1 on Jan 18, 2012 5:11 PM EST via iPhone app reply actions
This is rediculous
People didn’t play the joke card when tiquan came out with the lockeroom joke, and it was just as tasteless, hysterical, an not even as well written. People are probably hating because they thought it was true, which is the real joke. Maybe a joke disclaimer would be enough to satisfy the people who got an issue.
There shouldnt even need to be a follow up like this. I find it funny that so many people are saying can or should. I liked jdr but the guy ruined us for almost 10 years…i think the reminder of diassapointing seasons should be enough to counter balance one little fan post that got fp’d on a fan blog.
Please, everyone, if you want to fight the man on something, do it on something meaningful like the ndaa or sopa acts.
by Mr.Awesome on Jan 18, 2012 5:23 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
Really, Alfie?
You deleted my comment/joke? Maybe you need to ammend your poll… can people post “jokes” as long as they aren’t about you?
As soon as alfie gets paid a year's salary to contribute nothing to the site
You can joke at him all u want. Right now your just taking a childish approach to prooving a point. Give me the single most offensive line from that post, go ahead. Was it steak umms? Vodka? Trash on the coach? If your suggesting those things are THAT offensive youre offending a hella lot of Marines.
When talking Marines, the vodka better be Military Special
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When I was in Oki
We used to have “cheerleader night”.
The point was to have the most feminine drink possible, and load it up with little umbrellas and decorations. 30 guys getting smashed on coconut rum and smirnoffs. It wasn’t pretty.
I have a very fond memory of my Staff DNCO taking a picture of a handful of guys actually wearing coconut bras and posting it to his face book. It wasn’t even on a Thursday.
I know a million REALLY offensive jokes.
If people are offended by the JDR piece, your head would explode hearing some of them.
Fidelis Ad Mortem
one of the best Ferrel movies
period. He’s so damn funny when he says fuck naughty words.
"...I'm not trying to act giddy but the guy is a stud.'' - Terry McDonough, Director of Player Personnel, Jacksonville Jaguars
Have you seen his new Spanish movie trailer?
by Sylvester.The.Jaguar.fan on Jan 18, 2012 8:20 PM EST up reply actions
I have not,
what is it called?
"...I'm not trying to act giddy but the guy is a stud.'' - Terry McDonough, Director of Player Personnel, Jacksonville Jaguars
I'm stoked
"...I'm not trying to act giddy but the guy is a stud.'' - Terry McDonough, Director of Player Personnel, Jacksonville Jaguars
I cant wait until free agency.
Then BCC will be filled with the usual bickering with each other about players, and we can forget about jokes and pot.
GO JAGUARS!!!
Fidelis Ad Mortem
Jokes are fine,
…but whatever you do, don’t post any poetry!
Or Bible stuff...
Like Phyllis The Missionary.
Remember her?
Fidelis Ad Mortem
by JPQ! on Jan 18, 2012 6:53 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
I was angry with my friend;
I told my wrath, my wrath did end.
I was angry with my foe:
I told it not, my wrath did grow.
Shake and Bake
The poison tree by william blake?
My favorite poet
"HULU: An evil plot to destroy the world. Enjoy"
The Problem with our Wide recievers is that they're never wide open and they have trouble receiving the ball...
by TheTealDeal on Jan 18, 2012 7:11 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
this poem and some timely cheating got me 1st place in the Spanish 4 competition in Florida in 1993
Entro la nina en el bosque
Del brazo de su galan,
Y se oyo un beso, otro beso,
Y no se oyo nada mas.
Una bora en el bosque estuvo,
Salio al fin sin su galan:
Se oyo un sollozo; un sollozo,
Y despues no se oyo mas.
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Uhhmmmm
Where the heck did all the NO votes come from? Yes was up by like 400 votes.
I want news!
Save your stand up routine for amateur night. naw im kidding, joke away.
But on a serious note, whats the deal with these Steak Umms? I’ve never had them.
by Sylvester.The.Jaguar.fan on Jan 18, 2012 8:27 PM EST reply actions
never. had. steak. umms?
Easy to prep. Make for deliciously evil sam’miches. (Well, when I add mayo, bacon and cheese)
Sean
Pax Armis Acquiritur
Deliciously cheap
If you make it like cuffs, itll taste like Charlies, if youve ever eaten there.
Yes I have had Charlies
and I think I will try cuff’s recipe
by Sylvester.The.Jaguar.fan on Jan 18, 2012 10:02 PM EST up reply actions
It's simple....
…if you don’t like it, don’t read it. I didn’t think it was great, but it’s satire, so why are people upset? It’s the offseason. What else is there to do? Free agency is two months away. I personally don’t want to read 50 different mock drafts between now and then. I think this fanbase needs to loosen up.
Drink beer, live longer.
by Charles Monsoon on Jan 18, 2012 8:35 PM EST reply actions
What caused this humor poll to go up with in the first place?
I would take it as an insult if you didn't troll me on Twitter @JagsTom
About what? Did someone post something offensive or something not funny?
I would take it as an insult if you didn't troll me on Twitter @JagsTom
Who knows
it has something to do with the story that you posted. I wouldn’t worry about it, some people are just uptight
Shake and Bake
I think he's trying to take a shot at himself
But making a joke at someone else’s expense is NEVER funny, RAWR!
even if it’s at your own expense.
"...I'm not trying to act giddy but the guy is a stud.'' - Terry McDonough, Director of Player Personnel, Jacksonville Jaguars
I thought the article sucked
so that must be the reason why it got front page consideration
I would take it as an insult if you didn't troll me on Twitter @JagsTom
I see what you're doing, trolling for twitter trolls!
unfortunately, I don’t have twitter
I would troll you so hard if I did, believe it lol.
"...I'm not trying to act giddy but the guy is a stud.'' - Terry McDonough, Director of Player Personnel, Jacksonville Jaguars
Trolling on Twitter > Trolling on BCC MB
maybe it’s time for you to take the troll-mobile on a quick test drive
I would take it as an insult if you didn't troll me on Twitter @JagsTom
Anyone else notice
that this is probably the first post in two year that Rhett hasn’t commented on… lol
Shake and Bake
almost...
I voted for you Alfie…
…that should give me another warning away from a ban.
by rhettchrystal on Jan 18, 2012 12:12 PM PST
"...I'm not trying to act giddy but the guy is a stud.'' - Terry McDonough, Director of Player Personnel, Jacksonville Jaguars
is that a bad thing?
and has you can see above this comment, this comment is my second.
Anyone interested in making money easy and quick on the interne, let me know through twitter or facebook(preferably facebook).
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by rhettchrystal on Jan 18, 2012 9:14 PM EST up reply actions
jeez I don't check this site for a few hours
and all hell breaks loose.
Respect My Authoritah
no its not a bad thing, just not the norm for you. lol
Shake and Bake
by theMAGICman on Jan 19, 2012 12:56 AM EST up reply actions
I've been off this site pretty much all day, did I miss something?
Has/is the joke being told? For a poll it sure got alotta feedback!
by Jags85 on Jan 19, 2012 12:27 AM EST via mobile reply actions
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