Greetings and a question [Archive]

Vlad_The_Impaler

11-04-2003, 02:51 AM

Hi, I'm a relatively new member here, and wanted to say hello first, and follow by asking if anybody knows why the History Channel does so many programs about the 20th century, in comparison with other periods of time, like for instance the Renaissance, or any of Asian history. I'd like to hear more about the Middle Ages, and less about the mechanics of guns, recent projects of the Army Corps of Engineers, Pearl Harbor, etc.

It is possible to talk too much about some aspects of history.

11-04-2003, 02:58 AM

Welcome to the 'shoot.

A lack of good video might be a factor in The History Channel's lack of interest in some of the more interesting periods of human history... Today's TV addicts want big explosions as opposed to a slide show. I have seen bits and pieces of some French and Indian War stuff- some passable re-ennactments, but nothing to make me go a big blubbery one like "Last of the Mohicans" did...

Matt1

11-04-2003, 03:01 AM

Also, there were no Nazis before the 20th century. The history channel loves them Nazis. /forums/images/icons/wink.gif

Vlad_The_Impaler

11-04-2003, 03:05 AM

You two make a good point. I think instead it should be titled something like "The 20th Century Channel" or "The World War Channel".

A bit frustrating for me--I love classical and medieval history, but am forced to watch programs about these periods on Discovery or The Learning Channel, etc.

Threadkiller

11-04-2003, 03:06 AM

Nazis get ratings. Maybe you could convince them that Emperor Ch'in was the world's first Nazi.

Matt1

11-04-2003, 03:09 AM

Are you kidding? If I did that, where would I get my fill of Nazi funtainment? /forums/images/icons/wink.gif

Threadkiller

11-04-2003, 03:10 AM

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Nazi funtainment

[/ QUOTE ] You'll see that in a future Simpson's episode I'll wager.

Vlad_The_Impaler

11-04-2003, 03:17 AM

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You'll see that in a future Simpson's episode I'll wager.

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Not if Fox keeps hastling and trying to sue their own show.

Matt1

11-04-2003, 03:22 AM

Oh my lord, will you look at this. A new poster who not only had an intelligent and coherent first post, but who also did a little research before he posted. This could be the start of a disturbing trend.

marksiwel

11-04-2003, 11:04 AM

Before you know it all the new posters will carry on in such a manner, AND WE will be the one posting the "Ball Lickers" threads and spelling ass with a Z!

(I dont know if I can say WE and Refer to everyone on here. I know I've been here awhile but without much posting but I feel I know what is going on. So on second thought I am sticking by my WE statement.)

DangerSeeker

11-04-2003, 01:00 PM

I think that Nazis are to the History Channel what sharks are to the Discovery Channel or Half Baked is to Comedy Central. They see the numbers come in, and act accordingly.

JIM

11-04-2003, 08:17 PM

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Oh my lord, will you look at this. A new poster who not only had an intelligent and coherent first post, but who also did a little research before he posted. This could be the start of a disturbing trend.

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Yup. I noticed too. Yay!
Vlad, I salute you! By the way , Hi.

About the History channel, Everybody pretty much explained it.
Ratings, ratings, ratings.

ratm1966

11-04-2003, 08:38 PM

Hi there and welcome to the shoot. Have you ever been to a chatroom called The Keep? It is run by a guy who calls himself Vlad.

ILovePapaSmurf

11-04-2003, 09:13 PM

Hiya Welcome to the board. I'm ILovePapaSmurf! /forums/images/icons/laugh.gif Nice to meet ya!

Matthew

11-04-2003, 11:02 PM

Smurf, are you and razor on the outs? You flirt way to quick!

Next thing you know I will miss my shower for the new guy. WOE IS ME.

ILovePapaSmurf

11-04-2003, 11:16 PM

NO, our relationship is fine! And I'm not flirting.. Why does everyone say that I am flirting by just saying hi to someone. So, sue me for being a friendly person...Ok, that sounded really bad...

Razorback

11-04-2003, 11:22 PM

I'm not the jealous type anyway, virtual love of my life. Provided that you still pretend-love me the most. /forums/images/icons/laugh.gif

RB

Vlad_The_Impaler

11-05-2003, 01:25 AM

Thanks to all for your warm welcome. I look forward to posting here!

In response to ratm1966, nope, I've never been to the Keep. Must be a different Vlad-sorry!

ILovePapaSmurf

11-05-2003, 02:04 AM

You know that I will always love you the most. /forums/images/icons/laugh.gif

Razorback

11-05-2003, 02:04 AM

And I will always want to be loved the most by you. /forums/images/icons/smile.gif

RB

ILovePapaSmurf

11-05-2003, 02:06 AM

We are taking a big step here. Ok, so I am going to ask....

Do you want to go steady?

Razorback

11-05-2003, 02:11 AM

Oh shucks! Of course I do!

RB

Vlad_The_Impaler

11-05-2003, 02:15 AM

I've got a pretty strong stomach, but I think I'm going to be sick.

ILovePapaSmurf

11-05-2003, 02:16 AM

Did you drink the punch?

Vlad_The_Impaler

11-05-2003, 02:21 AM

You are the funny one of the bunch, huh.

ILovePapaSmurf

11-05-2003, 02:23 AM

Maybe....

Razorback

11-05-2003, 02:24 AM

She is the hot little Smurf with the sweetest heart of the bunch too. /forums/images/icons/laugh.gif

RB

Matt1

11-05-2003, 02:27 AM

She may have the sweetest heart. But I have the nicest ass.

Ok, that was a lie.

Vlad_The_Impaler

11-05-2003, 02:27 AM

Does that make you Papa Smurf then /forums/images/icons/smirk.gif

ILovePapaSmurf

11-05-2003, 02:28 AM

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I have the nicest ass.

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You sure do. Am I still restrained from grabbing it!? /forums/images/icons/wink.gif

Matt1

11-05-2003, 02:32 AM

Make sure it's ok with RB first, I don't want him damaging my super fine posterior.

Why do I keep lying about how nice my ass is? It's a disease I tell ya.

DangerSeeker

11-05-2003, 02:38 AM

Sad to say, you do. My ass is apparently only nice in that "I just want to be friends with your ass" sort of way.

Matt1

11-05-2003, 02:46 AM

Sigh.

Ok, I have a confession to make. I suffer from that debilating genetic deformity known as "flat-ass," also known as "wall-butt." Technically, I don't think it even qualifies as a bonafide ass. It's more like my back just kinda grows into my legs. It's all my fathers fault. Just like my addiction to heroin (don't ask.)

ILovePapaSmurf

11-05-2003, 02:47 AM

You could look into ass implants... Just an idea...

jjcourtright

11-05-2003, 12:40 PM

I am even more repulsed by ass implants than I am by breast implants.

But calf implants are the worst.

ILovePapaSmurf

11-05-2003, 05:59 PM

I saw true life: I'm getting plastic surgery and was sad and sick to my stomach seeing them give this guy calf implants...yuck!

JIM

11-05-2003, 06:02 PM

Or how about that new procedure "Abdominal etching"?
The look of six-pack abs without the work!
THAT is some sad, sad, sick stuff.

TomHarrington

11-05-2003, 06:31 PM

Welcome! Vlad you could make it. Sorry.

Ryall

11-05-2003, 07:48 PM

>asking if anybody knows why the History Channel does so many programs about the 20th century, in comparison with other periods of time, like for instance the Renaissance, or any of Asian history. I'd like to hear more about the Middle Ages, and less about the mechanics of guns, recent projects of the Army Corps of Engineers, Pearl Harbor, etc.

There's footage of events from the 20th century. There's no footage of older events, so covering anything earlier'd cost them a lot more to produce.

marg

11-05-2003, 09:27 PM

Ooh...I agree. I would love to see more Medievality and less triviality. Middle ages are the most interesting (and might I add romantic??). Wanna start a petition to the history channel?

Matt1

11-05-2003, 10:23 PM

Yeah, I know when I think romance I think... dirty dumb people with a penchant for Crusades and brutal torture? /forums/images/icons/confused.gif

marg

11-05-2003, 10:29 PM

You big lumox. I'm talking about all those brave knights. And an era when the men were men and the women were meek and humble and subservient and needlepointed tapestries all day. Hey.... wait a minute.......

Matt1

11-05-2003, 10:40 PM

I enjoy your use of the word "lumox" and your post in general. Therefore, you may live. /forums/images/icons/wink.gif

Zens_7s

11-05-2003, 10:51 PM

That is not accurate if you study female and male roles in history. Woman were not meek and subservient needlepointers unless they were in the tiny percentage of nobility. The non-noble women shared the working duties with the men in farming, blacksmithing, etc.

The concept of a meek and subservient wife is more a Victorian era to present manufactured convention used to control a woman's conduct. As manhood continues to lose ground because of the lack of "manly" work, these outmoded ideas of the Victorian era conduct books will continue to be forced upon a new generation of woman.

So /forums/images/icons/tongue.gif