Stundie Finals For July - Vote Now!

[SpitfireIX]

I took a long time over this one, partly to be sure that I wasn't voting for Malcolm simply out of bias, and partly because mjd's was also totally outrageous. However, I've seen the "evidence of a cover-up is that there's no evidence" argument and variations thereupon many times, but the "air pressure is a source of gravity" is a completely "fresh" argument. It finally came down to which made me laugh harder, and that was Malcolm.

 

[Mobyseven]

July came and went, and only three Stundie quotes were submitted that could make the cut. C'mon SLCers! Are you slipping in our old age, or has Stundie lost his charm?

Mobyseven

Democratically Elected Tyrant​

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BEST OF STUNDIE - JULY EDITION​

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Submitted by Unsecured Coins

Geography can be classed as a science, there is a science involved...but it's is not a science like Physics, Biology and Chemistry.

Feel free to argue a toss over it!

-2-

Submitted by Unsecured Coins

2...You responded to my posts 1st. I don't EVER recall responding to ANY of your posts....you daft [rule 8]! hahahahahahaha!!

-3-

Submitted by HeyLeroy

You have said that scottish is not english...it's a different language....you have not provided any proof of this. If it uses the same alphabet, then it's the same language using a different dialect.

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[Unsecured Coins]

I think I'm slipping.

 

[jsfisher]

I'm still wobbling over Stundie quote #3.

Should I update my update my CV to mention I am fluent in all dialects of the Latin Alphabet?

 

[Sabrina]

Stundie has, at this point, all but disappeared, so I think we're going to get NO quotes for August.

And yes, that was a shameless attempt to get him back, because I love to laugh at him.

 

[Unsecured Coins]

Stundie has, at this point, all but disappeared, so I think we're going to get NO quotes for August.

And yes, that was a shameless attempt to get him back, because I love to laugh at him.

even more than me??

 

[Sabrina]

No, 'cause with you, I'm laughing WITH you, usually.

Stundie, I like to laugh AT.

 

[Unsecured Coins]

don't we all. I for one, miss the little bugger. I hope he's having fun at FEMA... er... summer camp.

 

[Cuddles]

I'll think about your request. In general, my policy has been that the links are available in the nomination thread (and all have been verified by me) and that duplicating them is just unnecessary work on my part. However, if a few other people feel strongly enough I'm certainly happy to include links (more work for me, *sigh*) but to all nominations. I'm not going to only include links to sources outside the JREF forums.

I always thought that Stundies are supposed to stand on their own without really needing context. Of course some, especially the particularly ironic ones, will need some context and many, like Malcolm's, will be supported by other comments the nominee has made, but I think it is best not to promote the context too much. I see these awards as more like the Pith awards than Language Award. It is better to have short, snappy stupidity than to have to wade through a whole thread to understand it. All the links are available if people really want to look them up, but I think it is best that the actual final allows quotes to stand on their own.

 

[Mobyseven]

I always thought that Stundies are supposed to stand on their own without really needing context. Of course some, especially the particularly ironic ones, will need some context and many, like Malcolm's, will be supported by other comments the nominee has made, but I think it is best not to promote the context too much. I see these awards as more like the Pith awards than Language Award. It is better to have short, snappy stupidity than to have to wade through a whole thread to understand it. All the links are available if people really want to look them up, but I think it is best that the actual final allows quotes to stand on their own.

That is pretty much how I feel about it too. If the Stundie cannot stand on its own, then perhaps it shouldn't be in the finals in the first place.

 

[Rolfe]

Bump, just to see if we can muster a late challenge to the runaway hero?

Rolfe.

 

[Mobyseven]

Methinks I should make the poll time even shorter. What do you all think of that? 10 days maybe?

 

[Travis]

Despite the obvious appeal of messing up the workings of gravity I just had to, for the second month in a row, vote for a pristine example of circular logic.

I just love circular logic.
You know why I love circular logic?
Because I just love circular logic.

 

[Firestone]

MJD, all the way.

As amusing as Kirkman is, circular logic wins hands down.

I just love circular logic.
You know why I love circular logic?
Because I just love circular logic.

seconded

 

[LashL]

Methinks I should make the poll time even shorter. What do you all think of that? 10 days maybe?

I agree. I think 10 days would be sufficient.

 

[Mobyseven]

We are gathered here today to honour Malcolm Kirkman, who has brought a great amount of laughter into our lives. Through dedicated research Malcolm Kirkman has provided yet another example of an object denser than a singularity.

24 carat nonsense. In order for gravity to work, you need a source of GRAVITY.

We gather tonight to award The Stundie. The Stundie is the sister award to the Darwin: for those who refuse to remove themselves from the gene pool by accident, but will make it their lifetime goal to poison it.

We thank you, Malcolm Kirkman, and hope that you continue to post your comments on this or any other subject, using your gift for inadvertent comedy as a lesson to all of us here at the NWO.

To receive The Stundie is one of the most profound honours offered by the members of the JREF Conspiracy Theory Subforum, and one which in your case is well earned. Many attempt The Stundie, few attain it. You, Malcolm Kirkman, have marked yourself as one deserving such an award.

Congratulations and Mazel Tov!​

 

[Mobyseven]

Barely out of the starting blocks for second place: mjd1982 (-30 votes)

Forgot to show up at the race for third: RevolutionJim (-48 votes)

Don't forget to keep the nominations coming for August, right until that point when I arbitrarily say "That belongs in September!"

Also, next month the voting period will be shortened to 10 days.