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« Reply #201 on: May 14, 2009, 06:55:37 PM » |
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« Reply #202 on: May 14, 2009, 07:10:56 PM » |
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40hz: imho that picture is pretty fail - the whole point of the "priceless" meme is that the priceless thing is supposed to be something negative. We can discuss whether linux is that or not, but it obviously isn't to the guy wearing the t-shirt 
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« Reply #203 on: May 14, 2009, 11:29:18 PM » |
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the whole point of the "priceless" meme is that the priceless thing is supposed to be something negative
Um...not where I come from!  In the USA, the word 'priceless' would (in this particular context and joke framework) be interpreted to mean a combination of "delightfully amusing" and "having a value beyond any price" (see definition 1a & 3 below). Neither interpretation suggests negativity. 'Priceless' is also frequently (and incorrectly IMHO) used as a synonym for the word 'perfect' where I live.
from Webster's Dictionary
Priceless
Pronunciation: \ˈprīs-ləs\
Function: adjective
Date: 1594
1 (a) having a value beyond any price : invaluable (b) costly because of rarity or quality : precious
2: having worth in terms of other than market value
3: delightfully amusing, odd, or absurd
I do think, however, that the last two sentences don't really work. It would have read better if the author left them out.  |
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« Reply #204 on: May 15, 2009, 02:10:38 AM » |
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« Reply #205 on: May 15, 2009, 07:26:47 AM » |
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40hz: I'm aware of the dictionary definition of priceless, but I was referring to the "priceless" mêmê. The idea is to list a set of prerequisites that require either effort or money, and end up with a "<bad consequences>: priceless". Here's one of the milder examples:  nosh: cute complaint - at least the guy was occupied during the flight 
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« Reply #206 on: May 15, 2009, 12:09:23 PM » |
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f0dder: I agree it doesn't fit the meme exactly, but as you well know, the rules of many memes are frequently bent to the dismay of a thousand 4channers... For example, try to use ellipsis at the end of a Candlejack thread post  You're just mad cause it's a fanboi shirt EDIT: Did I just say Candleja |
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« Reply #207 on: May 15, 2009, 01:22:41 PM » |
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f0dder: I agree it doesn't fit the meme exactly, but as you well know, the rules of many memes are frequently bent to the dismay of a thousand 4channers...
It also all depends on whose même you're citing. To my way of thinking, MasterCard came up with the original, and their message was that, whatever 'priceless,' applied to was always to be taken as a positive outcome. And just because a bunch of sarcastic webkiddies and trolls decided to hijack it, and make a cottage industry out of parodying those MasterCard ads, doesn't mean that I have to go along with it. "Those who can't do, teach. Those who can do neither, mock."You're just mad cause it's a fanboi shirt Edvard! Priceless!!! |
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« Reply #208 on: May 20, 2009, 06:16:41 AM » |
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Interviewer: Is there anything you don't like?
Bjarne Stroustrup: Marketing hype as a substitute for technical argument. Thoughtless adherence to dogma. Pride in ignorance.
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« Reply #209 on: May 20, 2009, 01:37:29 PM » |
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« Reply #210 on: May 20, 2009, 04:41:16 PM » |
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« Reply #211 on: May 20, 2009, 05:19:46 PM » |
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« Reply #212 on: May 20, 2009, 05:43:28 PM » |
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« Reply #213 on: May 21, 2009, 10:17:07 AM » |
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Not mine, found on the intertubes. "This looks shopped" is a meme all it's own. Updated second post. |
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« Reply #215 on: May 21, 2009, 11:30:36 AM » |
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i love the stichings one.. i'm a sucker for anytime a modern joke can be retrofitted to something from the distant past.  Then you muste hie thee to yon tapestrie generatore: http://www.adgame-wonderland.de/type/bayeux.php |
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« Reply #217 on: May 21, 2009, 12:19:04 PM » |
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« Reply #218 on: May 21, 2009, 08:09:35 PM » |
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Edvard that tapestry generator is FANTATSIC. Going to blog about it now.
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« Reply #219 on: May 22, 2009, 11:22:33 AM » |
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Glad you like it. It's been used to perpetuate a few of the more well-known memes. Personally, I get a kick out of this one:  This one is an obvious:  And last but not least:  |
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« Reply #220 on: May 22, 2009, 11:05:44 PM » |
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I've heard of W.C. Fields, but this is ridiculous...
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« Reply #221 on: May 23, 2009, 04:41:17 AM » |
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Edvard: ah, the fresh prince and AYB are great cranioscopical: I'd love to see someone in a wheelchair trying to treeclimb his way to a treetop toilet. Youtube link, please?
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« Reply #222 on: May 28, 2009, 10:44:35 AM » |
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I don't know how many DoCo members either run their own tech businesses, or are responsible for tech sales or support, but this YouTube vid had me laughing out loud. Not to say that all tech companies are without fault with their ridiculous licensing, draconian upgrade pricing, and oftentimes poor customer service. But for people and organizations who are trying to provide quality products and services at reasonable and realistic prices, much of this clip will be all to too familiar.  The Vendor Client relationship - in real world situationsLink: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R2a8TRSgzZYI especially like the guy (above) who keeps reiterating "C'mon work with me on this." and "This is not a challenge, this is an opportunity." as he tries sell the sales clerk on a bad deal. Every year I get into two or three of these exact same discussions with people who have no intention of being anything other than a one-time client. (Thx to Cliff over at Xerox for sending me the link!) |
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« Reply #223 on: May 28, 2009, 11:28:22 AM » |
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Nicely done.. I'll bet there are a few salesmen who start passing this around to colleagues. Makes you realize how strange the world of high-end sales is, where everything is negotiable and you're always dealing with finessing the details to build long term repeat-sales relationships. |
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« Reply #224 on: May 30, 2009, 11:05:47 PM » |
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