Curse

TheEPIC · Dec 03, 2005, 10:14 PM // 22:14

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Originally Posted by chris_nin00

The voices of singers are annoying to me.
Example: Michael Jackson.

If you were thinking they are singers chris, well, they aren't. They're actors. Just FYI.

And I'm sure you aren't the only one annoyed by Michael Jackson in at least one way.

chris_nin00 · Dec 03, 2005, 10:44 PM // 22:44

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Originally Posted by TheEPIC

If you were thinking they are singers chris, well, they aren't. They're actors. Just FYI.

I know. I was just being off-topic and absurd. I was just thinking singers at the time.

I was just saying singer's voices were annoying.

EchoSex · Dec 03, 2005, 11:07 PM // 23:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by chris_nin00

I know. I was just being off-topic and absurd. I was just thinking singers at the time.

I was just saying singer's voices were annoying.

The MTV generation ones, yeah. I could KILL that wannabe Spanish beotch Shaquira or whatever. She just annoys the HELL out of me - she sings like she failed English AND Spanish.

If you want a singer with a good voice, check out SEAL. That guy can SING.

chris_nin00 · Dec 03, 2005, 11:12 PM // 23:12

Yeah, there are no more 'real' singers anymore.

Omega_2005 · Dec 03, 2005, 11:13 PM // 23:13

well I have many singers/people that should have NEVER bothered doing records.

Crazy Frog...
McFly...
Other Numerous Boy Bands/singers talking about s-- or love
numerous people singing "Raise Me Up" (ffs that is annoying c--- now, I hate that song)
Anastacia... (Read the third line)

or if anyone remembers THESE you'll know who you are who bought this £$"! and then made it go to No.1

Hear'Say
Mr. Blobby
Michelle McManus
Bob the (b-----) Builder
X-Factor/Fame Academy/Popstars bands/singers
but worst of all: wannabe singers

I could go on, and I know some of you don't like my music, but what the hell, let's debate!

chris_nin00 · Dec 04, 2005, 05:17 AM // 05:17

Good night...

heist23 · Dec 04, 2005, 08:51 AM // 08:51

*yawn*

Shimus DarkRaven · Dec 04, 2005, 08:53 AM // 08:53

Shoveling a foot and a half of snow is tiring cold work. I Wish It would stop snowing!

--The Shim

heist23 · Dec 04, 2005, 09:01 AM // 09:01

i wish that it would RAIN down here.

kg_lildude1 · Dec 04, 2005, 02:11 PM // 14:11

I finally have proof that Yaks are the true overlords of the world...

chris_nin00 · Dec 04, 2005, 03:47 PM // 15:47

Controversy and Criticism

See also Jynx (Pokémon) and Kadabra for specific controversial Pokémon designs, and Banned episodes of Pokémon for controversies related to specific episodes.

As with other pop culture icons, Pokémon has received its fair share of controversy and critisism.
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Religion
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Christianity

Some Protestant Christian groups in the United States believe Pokémon to be Satanic in origin[1]. After the US release of Pokémon Yellow, there was a sudden widespread criticism of it passed through Christian congregations primarily by word-of-mouth. The claimed parallels between Pokémon and Satanism include:

* Pokémon parallel demons. They are captured and must be invoked to perform tasks.
* Magical "talismans" (gym badges) are necessary to control many of them.
* "Magical" stones are used to evolve certain Pokémon
* Pokémon "evolve." Evolution precludes literal creationism, therefore Pokémon denies some forms of Biblical interpretation.
* Many Pokémon have paranormal or psychic powers. These powers are not derived from God and therefore must stem from Satan.
* Many Pokémon embody or practice Asian spiritual and mystical concepts. For example, some practice martial arts, which some Christian groups denounce as gateway to pagan religions. The game world also incorporates Asian traditions about elemental forces.

Also, when the main theme song for the television show is sung in English, the lyrics "gotta catch em all" are alleged to say "I love Satan" or "oh Satan" when played backwards, which is known as "backmasking". This has left some Christians and Christian organizations believing that Pokémon subliminally encourages Satanism. However, backmasking in general is highly controversial and debatable, leaving room for much skepticism.

Still, most people (including many Asian Christian congregations) dismiss these claims to be nonsense, and attribute many of the alleged protests to urban legend. The surprisingly small amount of original protests (as opposed to reports of protests) seem to reinforce this belief. It would be incorrect to state that the Christian religious community is of a single mind in this matter, since most mainstream sects of Christianity are utterly indifferent to Pokémon.

The alleged outcry was enough to move the Holy See to comment, in an official statement on April 21, 2000:

The Vatican has announced that the trading-card and computer-game versions of Pokémon are "full of inventive imagination," have no "harmful moral side effects" and celebrate "ties of intense friendship." Whether that extends to the TV show, His Holiness didn't say. The New York Post, quoting a Thursday story in The Times of London, says The Vatican made its announcement on its satellite TV station, Sat2000, run by the Italian Bishops' Conference.-from the New York Times

See the criticism sub-section in the see also section for more information

There are also allegations, particularly among Christians, against "Pokémon" citing liberal views on morality. These include the immodest dress of some of the female characters in the show, the use of the phrase "kick your ass" (in actuality, "kick your Grass", referring to a type of Pokémon) in the lyrics of a song in the show, though the phrase was later removed and replaced with different lyrics, and a certain character, ("James"), wearing women's clothes in several episodes of the show, giving some the impression that he is a transvestite.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pokemon..._and_Criticism

benmanhaha · Dec 04, 2005, 04:08 PM // 16:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by chris_nin00

Controversy and Criticism

See also Jynx (Pokémon) and Kadabra for specific controversial Pokémon designs, and Banned episodes of Pokémon for controversies related to specific episodes.

As with other pop culture icons, Pokémon has received its fair share of controversy and critisism.
[edit]

Religion
[edit]

Christianity

Some Protestant Christian groups in the United States believe Pokémon to be Satanic in origin[1]. After the US release of Pokémon Yellow, there was a sudden widespread criticism of it passed through Christian congregations primarily by word-of-mouth. The claimed parallels between Pokémon and Satanism include:

* Pokémon parallel demons. They are captured and must be invoked to perform tasks.
* Magical "talismans" (gym badges) are necessary to control many of them.
* "Magical" stones are used to evolve certain Pokémon
* Pokémon "evolve." Evolution precludes literal creationism, therefore Pokémon denies some forms of Biblical interpretation.
* Many Pokémon have paranormal or psychic powers. These powers are not derived from God and therefore must stem from Satan.
* Many Pokémon embody or practice Asian spiritual and mystical concepts. For example, some practice martial arts, which some Christian groups denounce as gateway to pagan religions. The game world also incorporates Asian traditions about elemental forces.

Also, when the main theme song for the television show is sung in English, the lyrics "gotta catch em all" are alleged to say "I love Satan" or "oh Satan" when played backwards, which is known as "backmasking". This has left some Christians and Christian organizations believing that Pokémon subliminally encourages Satanism. However, backmasking in general is highly controversial and debatable, leaving room for much skepticism.

Still, most people (including many Asian Christian congregations) dismiss these claims to be nonsense, and attribute many of the alleged protests to urban legend. The surprisingly small amount of original protests (as opposed to reports of protests) seem to reinforce this belief. It would be incorrect to state that the Christian religious community is of a single mind in this matter, since most mainstream sects of Christianity are utterly indifferent to Pokémon.

The alleged outcry was enough to move the Holy See to comment, in an official statement on April 21, 2000:

The Vatican has announced that the trading-card and computer-game versions of Pokémon are "full of inventive imagination," have no "harmful moral side effects" and celebrate "ties of intense friendship." Whether that extends to the TV show, His Holiness didn't say. The New York Post, quoting a Thursday story in The Times of London, says The Vatican made its announcement on its satellite TV station, Sat2000, run by the Italian Bishops' Conference.-from the New York Times

See the criticism sub-section in the see also section for more information

There are also allegations, particularly among Christians, against "Pokémon" citing liberal views on morality. These include the immodest dress of some of the female characters in the show, the use of the phrase "kick your ass" (in actuality, "kick your Grass", referring to a type of Pokémon) in the lyrics of a song in the show, though the phrase was later removed and replaced with different lyrics, and a certain character, ("James"), wearing women's clothes in several episodes of the show, giving some the impression that he is a transvestite.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pokemon..._and_Criticism

You should write a paper on why pokymans arent sacreligious. And what is that stuff that was edited out?

Knido · Dec 04, 2005, 04:39 PM // 16:39

gosh...people actually study this?

n0fairzer0 · Dec 04, 2005, 06:29 PM // 18:29

things like that make me wonder why there aren't more aethiests, it is really scary how some people find that stuff in... well, stuff; Harry Potter got "satan-called" (couldn't think of anything else to call it-heh) too. Makes me wonder why more people aren't aethiestic.

EchoSex · Dec 04, 2005, 06:51 PM // 18:51

I wonder what "Go, Go POWER RANGERS!" is backwards...

Oh, and if you like backmasking, you NEED to listen to Boards of Canada. Every song has something hidden. OH NOEZ IT'S MIND CONTROL! Stupid activists...

nightrunner · Dec 04, 2005, 07:00 PM // 19:00

Crazy people in brightly colored spandex suits and full face helmets with visors=evil

EchoSex · Dec 04, 2005, 07:07 PM // 19:07

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Originally Posted by nightrunner

Crazy people in brightly colored spandex suits and full face helmets with visors=evil

Was I the only one to notice that...

The black one wore a black suit, the Asian one wore a yellow suit, the blonde chick wore a pink one, the Native American one wore a red suit.... So on and so forth.

Funny how you pick these things up later in life and say "How the hell did they get away with that?"

kg_lildude1 · Dec 04, 2005, 07:24 PM // 19:24

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Originally Posted by kg_lildude1

I finally have proof that Yaks are the true overlords of the world...

since everyone has yet to say anything about this, your just furthering my proof that yaks control everything...

heist23 · Dec 04, 2005, 07:34 PM // 19:34

it's not the yaks, for the last time. IT'S GWEN. sheesh, get it right!

haha

Avari Zi · Dec 04, 2005, 07:38 PM // 19:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by EchoSex

Was I the only one to notice that...

The black one wore a black suit, the Asian one wore a yellow suit, the blonde chick wore a pink one, the Native American one wore a red suit.... So on and so forth.

Funny how you pick these things up later in life and say "How the hell did they get away with that?"

They do that everywhere, even in the game I'm playing. All the asians are called "Yellow Comet".