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I've been on STW for a number of years now and i used to enjoy the parody threads, they were often an light distraction from the more pedestrian, the shouty political and argumentative Wendy ball vs kick n clap threads and often i looked forward to them in the same way Binners might a Greggs sausage roll. Recently though I've been finding that they've lost their appeal and originality. All the good ones get sanitised and the ones that remain I've read a thousand times but for the change of a few words.
Where once the memes would be original and amusing now they're feeling like the same old predictable images, like pictures of a cool starry bra, a toddler shaking its fist or stickman cartoon about the creation of standards, you can forecast the content before you open the thread with the unerring accuracy of mystic meg predicting a lottery winner. It feels like any one meme crops up on the forum more often than a thread about what tyres for a log burning coffee machine.
Where i used to find the parodies clever, witty and sometimes inspired they now feel like putting on yesterday's underwear, yes I could read them, but really do I want to? I find my self longing for the dependable inspiration of a Mcmoonter shed thread or the reliable thread generation of the up coming ard rock or the second death of a long deceased celebrity.
I find my self missing the surprising revelation that yet another new bike didn't fit the same rider for the same reason as the last 20 or the originality of someone mentioning bacon on a vegan thread.
Am i the only one who feels like this, is it just an age thing where i no longer understand young people's humor, or is it likely to be just a passing phase like everyone drinking gin? Has anyone else been through this, how did you manage to stay on STW, did you end up riding a mountain cycle just so you could contribute to the bike forum instead?
Baby Robin.
U OK HUN?
Am i the only one who feels like this,
Not really....the number of threads and posts tell their own story. I don't even bother opening some threads as they are just not interesting titles. For example, one very keen individual does try very hard, but its the same old stuff every time, lacking originality and humour.
Then there's the individuals who use the Chat forum to spout their political views and insult opposing views at every opportunity....regardless of the thread title.
I prefer to use the forum to discuss stuff that is actually happening, such as sporting stuff, so you can get comments and views to debate........like the WC thread!
This is you, and I collect my £5.
I find baggies warm and miss the cooling air of just wearing lycra whilst still wanting to look stylish.
My quest has lead me to the Internet and an item of clothing described as "sexy man pants".
For £5 you can too be cool physically and in the fashion stakes.
Yes I know I could have posted this on the bike forum but no one ever looks at my posts.
2/10 Not enough random capitals or spelling mistakes and too blah.... yawn yep bored of the same jokes
[s]Is that a crotch colander zippy? If it is, what the hell is one of those and what would you use it for?[/s]
Actually some questions are best left unasked.
A striking resemblance SR but after careful consideration it can't be me, I'd have melted like the inside of Daniela Westbrook's nose in the heart required for that vegetation.
Is it wrong that I rather like that shirt?
😟
a toddler shaking its fist ?
(I was going to voice my appreciation of his shirt/jersey thing cfh but decided some opinions really are best kept to myself)
is it just an age thing where i no longer understand young people’s humor,
Yes,as you drift through the teatime of your sole only death awaits.
HTH
😉
the teatime of your sole
Is that the posh version of a fish supper?
I like a little bit of lemon when having my teatime of the sole.
EDIT: D'oh. Just saw that scotroutes beat me to it.
Yes,snagged too straight away 😉
Young peoples humour! on this place? Lol's
The OP has a point.
I've long realised that i've become a hollow parody of my true self and it is the source of the crushing ennui that threatens my very existence.
So, thanks for the existential crisis and all that.
For example, one very keen individual does try very hard, but its the same old stuff every time, lacking originality and humour.
The fact that I immediately assumed that this was referring to me probably says something disturbing about my psychological makeup.
Tha fact that I immediately assumed that this was referring to me probably says something disturbing about my psychological makeup.
Only that you're perceptive, we all immediately thought it was about you too.
....and that i'm keen. That's a good thing right?
Not really….the number of threads and posts tell their own story. I don’t even bother opening some threads as they are just not interesting titles. For example, one very keen individual does try very hard, but its the same old stuff every time, lacking originality and humour.
That's not an example.
I also like "the" shirt, perhaps we could do a group buy...?
Parody threads?
That’s not an example
It is, just of a different point.
I also like “the” shirt, perhaps we could do a group buy…?
A bit of Google ninja... seemewear.com/discounted-cycling-jerseys/
Edit actual link removed as any clicks on page came up with dodgy pop ups
Aces. It reminds me of a Pacer chewy bar...
The fact that I immediately assumed that this was referring to me probably says something disturbing about my psychological makeup.
It wasn't you PP! 🙂
(and I didn't mean to offend anyone)
So now i'm paranoid as well.
Not really my day , is it? 😉
http://seemewear.com/discounted-cycling-jerseys/
Just 9 Left, all in Size Small: $34.95 plus Shipping
Bugger.
But as ParanoidPerceptivePerchyPanther you're rapidly turning into the most alliterative forum member what we ever did saw, so that's got to be a positive right?
Now if only you had a pantomime performing pescetarian poodle...
you’re rapidly turning into the most alliterative forum member what we ever did saw, so that’s got to be a positive right?
Providing piss poor pun posts positively pleases Perchy Panther. 😉
Edit actual link removed as any clicks on page came up with dodgy pop ups
Rubbish that only happens on here, apparently.
You mistake me Drac, i had to interact with their page for a "you're a winner..." unclearable pop-up so it's no where near as good as here.
Who do we blame?
Thatcham research centre?
You mistake me Drac, i had to interact with their page for a “you’re a winner…” unclearable pop-up so it’s no where near as good as here.
Thank god for that I was worried.
probably says something disturbing about my psychological makeup.
You should stick to the Boots' stuff like the rest of us.
Fairness to all brings mediocrity in all things. I don't know why.
I blame the mods.
Who do we blame?
That Thatcher women, she has a lot to answer for
You should stick to the Boots’ stuff like the rest of us
Bravo.
But as ParanoidPerceptivePerchyPanther you’re rapidly turning into the most alliterative forum member what we ever did saw
With his psychological makeup, he could be Pennywise.
You should swap your sense of humour from 26 to 29, that'll really make the jokes come alive!!!!!11111
Am I doing it right?
You should swap your sense of humour from 26 to 29
26? I know i said i I'm concerned I'm no longer down with the kids and all but I'm not a complete relic you know.
I did however follow the advice of the rigid SS crowd and re read all the old forums in windings just to make it more fun. Well coupled with the random ordering of most old posts i succeeded in making it hard but it wasn't more fun, just infuriating that something which shouldn't be difficult was proving exceedingly tough.
Yeah that was a bit ranty sounding. I've still not figured out how to do sarcasm in text.
Am I doing it right?
Sadly, yes.