My God, it's full of THREAD BOMBS! - Page 421

doubleohfive · October 15 2010, 12:39 AM

You guys are gonna milk that cow till it's bone dry, aren't you?

Capn Flukie · October 15 2010, 02:20 AM

Powdered milk has to come from somewhere.

Mr. Laser Beam · October 15 2010, 02:21 AM

It's a thread that lasts. BFD.

sidious618 · October 15 2010, 02:26 AM

For what it's worth I barely remember Robau in the film. It was all about Pike for me.

Finn · October 15 2010, 02:43 AM

^yes. i never got the "badassness"

doubleohfive · October 15 2010, 06:49 AM

I get the "badass-ness," I just don't think the whole gag is funny anymore.

It's literally been done to death. Time to stick a Romulan scepter in it and be done with it.

While we're at it, let's quote some song lyrics for a caption contest and ask if anyone knows where they'll be when their diarrhea comes back, and all in the form of a de-motivational poster about LOLcats...

Or, how about this ol' reliable favorite?

J. Allen · October 15 2010, 07:10 AM

doubleohfive wrote:

I get the "badass-ness," I just don't think the whole gag is funny anymore.

It's literally been done to death. Time to stick a Romulan scepter in it and be done with it.

While we're at it, let's quote some song lyrics for a caption contest and ask if anyone knows where they'll be when their diarrhea comes back, and all in the form of a de-motivational poster about LOLcats...

Or, how about this ol' reliable favorite?

"Check please!"
"Oh, that went well!"
"Open mouth, insert foot!"
"If you're here, then that means... oh boy!"

Seriously, though, you know thread bombs don't have to be contemporary or particularly trendy, right?

doubleohfive · October 15 2010, 07:21 AM

J. Allen wrote:

doubleohfive wrote:

I get the "badass-ness," I just don't think the whole gag is funny anymore.

It's literally been done to death. Time to stick a Romulan scepter in it and be done with it.

While we're at it, let's quote some song lyrics for a caption contest and ask if anyone knows where they'll be when their diarrhea comes back, and all in the form of a de-motivational poster about LOLcats...

Or, how about this ol' reliable favorite?

"Check please!"
"Oh, that went well!"
"Open mouth, insert foot!"
"If you're here, then that means... oh boy!"

Seriously, though, you know thread bombs don't have to be contemporary or particularly trendy, right?

Um, yes. John, I know you mean well but for once try not to be the people's champ. The altruism is getting to be a bit much, even for you.

I don't take issue with the age of the thread bomb. The problem I have is that the joke of the thread bomb has been told every day, by multiple posters every chance they got across most of the forums since the damn movie came out. In short, it's been played out. It's not funny anymore. It's The Simpsons, season 32.

I take issue with the fact that the "humor" contained in it is predicated on two things: A bastardization of the "Rules" schtick made popular via Chuck Norris, Vin Diesel, and Jack Bauer a few years ago (and which was losing steam by the time the picture came out) and the prologue scene with Taran Fahir as Captain Robau in the film. The former is no longer "funny" anymore because the OCD Trek nerd contingent here have rammed it (and the joke) in to the ground endlessly since the movie premiered.

I get it. Robau's a badass. But holy fuck, you guys are all Wolverine'ing him and it's fucking old.

LET.

IT.

DIE.

I don't want to rain on the parade. I'm just offering my opinion on the subject because it's not a funny joke anymore and it doesn't make for a funny thread bomb.

ShamelessMcBundy · October 15 2010, 07:24 AM

doubleohfive wrote:

J. Allen wrote:

doubleohfive wrote:

I get the "badass-ness," I just don't think the whole gag is funny anymore.

It's literally been done to death. Time to stick a Romulan scepter in it and be done with it.

While we're at it, let's quote some song lyrics for a caption contest and ask if anyone knows where they'll be when their diarrhea comes back, and all in the form of a de-motivational poster about LOLcats...

Or, how about this ol' reliable favorite?

"Check please!"
"Oh, that went well!"
"Open mouth, insert foot!"
"If you're here, then that means... oh boy!"

Seriously, though, you know thread bombs don't have to be contemporary or particularly trendy, right?

Um, yes.

I don't take issue with the age of the thread bomb.

I take issue with the fact that the "humor" contained in it is predicated on two things: A bastardization of the "Rules" schtick made popular via Chuck Norris, Vin Diesel, and Jack Bauer a few years ago (and which was losing steam by the time the picture came out) and the prologue scene with Taran Fahir as Captain Robau in the film. Neither of which are "funny" anymore because the OCD Trek nerd contingent here have rammed it in to the ground endlessly since the movie premiered.

I get it. Robau's a badass. You guys are all Wolverine'ing him though and it's fucking old.

In short - LET. IT. DIE.

J. Allen · October 15 2010, 07:28 AM

doubleohfive wrote:

Um, yes.

I don't take issue with the age of the thread bomb.

I take issue with the fact that the "humor" contained in it is predicated on two things: A bastardization of the "Rules" schtick made popular via Chuck Norris, Vin Diesel, and Jack Bauer a few years ago (and which was losing steam by the time the picture came out) and the prologue scene with Taran Fahir as Captain Robau in the film. Neither of which are "funny" anymore because the OCD Trek nerd contingent here have rammed it in to the ground endlessly since the movie premiered.

That's what nerds do. This is a Star Trek board, quite possibly the epicenter of Nerd Fandom.

I get it. Robau's a badass. You guys are all Wolverine'ing him though and it's fucking old.

By the time such jokes hit the internet, or at least pop culture on the internet, they have become ancient to most people, who will continue to hear them time and time and time again. People have fun with it, and it doesn't harm anyone.

In short - LET. IT. DIE.

I've never trusted Thread bombs, and I never will. I can never forgive them, for the death of my boy.

ShamelessMcBundy · October 15 2010, 07:39 AM

KHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAN!!!

captcalhoun · October 15 2010, 10:31 AM

Robau's not even badass. he's just as much a punk as Esteban and Terrell. in fact, he's worse cuz he doesn't even last as long as them.

Agent Coulson's the new BMF on the nerd block.

Guartho · October 15 2010, 03:05 PM

J. Allen wrote:

In short - LET. IT. DIE.

I've never trusted Thread bombs, and I never will. I can never forgive them, for the death of my boy.

Beat me to it.

1001001 · October 15 2010, 04:06 PM

J. Allen wrote:

In short - LET. IT. DIE.

I've never trusted Thread bombs, and I never will. I can never forgive them, for the death of my boy.

This is pure gold!

This whole thing reminds me of the St. John Talbot episode many years ago.

Mr. Laser Beam · October 15 2010, 04:47 PM

ShamelessMcBundy wrote:

How appropriate.

October 15 2010, 12:39 AM	#6301
doubleohfive Fleet Admiral Location: Los Angeles, CA	Re: My God, it's full of THREAD BOMBS! You guys are gonna milk that cow till it's bone dry, aren't you? __________________ "I have never made but one prayer to God, a very short one: "O Lord make my enemies ridiculous." And God granted it." -Voltaire

October 15 2010, 02:20 AM	#6302
Capn Flukie Fleet Admiral Location: Flukie	Re: My God, it's full of THREAD BOMBS! Powdered milk has to come from somewhere. __________________ I am an enigma, wrapped in a riddle, stuffed with wild mushrooms, and served on a bed of fresh greens.

October 15 2010, 02:21 AM	#6303
Mr. Laser Beam Fleet Admiral Location: The visitor's bullpen	Re: My God, it's full of THREAD BOMBS! It's a thread that lasts. BFD. __________________ It is by caffeine alone I set my mind in motion. It is by the beans of Java that thoughts acquire speed, the hands acquire shakes, the shakes become a warning. It is by caffeine alone I set my mind in motion.

October 15 2010, 02:26 AM	#6304
sidious618 Admiral Location: New York, US	Re: My God, it's full of THREAD BOMBS! For what it's worth I barely remember Robau in the film. It was all about Pike for me. __________________ We've met before, haven't we?

October 15 2010, 02:43 AM	#6305
Finn Vice Admiral Location: West of Boston	Re: My God, it's full of THREAD BOMBS! ^yes. i never got the "badassness"

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October 15 2010, 06:49 AM	#6306
doubleohfive Fleet Admiral Location: Los Angeles, CA	Re: My God, it's full of THREAD BOMBS! I get the "badass-ness," I just don't think the whole gag is funny anymore. It's literally been done to death. Time to stick a Romulan scepter in it and be done with it. While we're at it, let's quote some song lyrics for a caption contest and ask if anyone knows where they'll be when their diarrhea comes back, and all in the form of a de-motivational poster about LOLcats... Or, how about this ol' reliable favorite? __________________ "I have never made but one prayer to God, a very short one: "O Lord make my enemies ridiculous." And God granted it." -Voltaire Last edited by doubleohfive; October 15 2010 at 07:02 AM.

October 15 2010, 07:39 AM	#6311
ShamelessMcBundy Fleet Admiral Location: Wreath of Khan	Re: My God, it's full of THREAD BOMBS! KHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAN!!! __________________ "I just don't see you as a Southern belle." -RoJoHen, to me

October 15 2010, 10:31 AM	#6312
captcalhoun Admiral Location: gone	Re: My God, it's full of THREAD BOMBS! Robau's not even badass. he's just as much a punk as Esteban and Terrell. in fact, he's worse cuz he doesn't even last as long as them. Agent Coulson's the new BMF on the nerd block.