Flynn Effect

Originally posted by lemon lime
It takes one to know one.

Last time heard someone say this to someone else was in school.

Originally posted by divegeester
Last time heard someone say this to someone else was in school.

Recently?

Originally posted by lemon lime
How so?

Rupert Pupkin was the 'comedian' played by Robert DeNiro in "The King of Comedy".

Originally posted by FMF
Rupert Pupkin was the 'comedian' played by Robert DeNiro in "The King of Comedy".

So?

Originally posted by lemon lime
So?

Your entire reaction to my use of the word "human" - a silly piece of forumscornspeak introduced by Suzianne - has indicated that you have been determined [overly "absorbed" perhaps] to land some kind of forum blows, even at the expense of being as unfunny as Rupert Pupkin. 😛

Originally posted by FMF
Your entire reaction to my use of the word "human" - a silly piece of forumscornspeak introduced by Suzianne - has indicated that you have been determined [overly "absorbed" perhaps] to land some kind of forum blows, even at the expense of being as unfunny as Rupert Pupkin. 😛

Dropping names of other people (fictional or otherwise) in order to divert attention away from yourself is not an indication of confidence... am I making you feel nervous or unsure of yourself?

Originally posted by lemon lime
Recently?

About 40 years ago.

Originally posted by lemon lime
Dropping names of other people (fictional or otherwise) in order to divert attention away from yourself is not an indication of confidence... am I making you feel nervous or unsure of yourself?

I mentioned Rupert Pupkin because you and your posts in this conversation have reminded me of him. If you've not seen the film then the reference to him is wasted on you. Don't worry about it. 😉

Originally posted by divegeester
About 40 years ago.

So chronologically you are an adult?

Originally posted by FMF
I mentioned Rupert Pupkin because you and your posts in this conversation have reminded me of him. If you've not seen the film then the reference to him is wasted on you. Don't worry about it. 😉

Why would I worry about a film I've never seen?

Originally posted by lemon lime
Why would I worry about a film I've never seen?

Exactly. If you don't know what the Rupert Pupkin reference means, it's fine.

Originally posted by FMF
Exactly. If you don't know what the Rupert Pupkin reference means, it's fine.

Whew, that's a big relief!
For a moment there I thought it might actually be something worth looking into.

Originally posted by lemon lime
Whew, that's a big relief!
For a moment there I thought it might actually be something worth looking into.

It's one of my favourite Robert DeNiro films. Very distinctive and atypical.

Originally posted by FMF
Your entire reaction to my use of the word "human" - a silly piece of forumscornspeak introduced by Suzianne - has indicated that you have been determined [overly "absorbed" perhaps] to land some kind of forum blows, even at the expense of being as unfunny as Rupert Pupkin. 😛

Someone's upset.

Originally posted by FMF
I still don't get what your satire is aimed at. I would have thought that I am replete with human faults and weaknesses, and that THAT is the crux of the 'problem' that some have with me, so I don't see how satire based on me somehow not being human [and therefore not being able to "know" humans] works on any level. What's the witty or funny angle to it? It seems really clumsy. Perhaps it is some American thing that I am unfamiliar with.

Jesus, you're dense.

That you don't get it IS the point. Most others do.