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Published on November 15, 2005 By ----- In Humor
Ok, first of all. This is an attempt at a humorous written comic. A Satire/spoof, nothing but comedy. So, bear with me. Also, If you feel that there are any direct references that you do not care for... just let me know. I do not write these to intentionally poke at one as to condem, just to joke around. Also, I am *not* directly/indirectly meaning anything towards the admins. The possibility of someone thinking that sprang into my mind. And i wanted to make it clear.

Anyway, I got the idea about 3-4 weeks ago...but, as i was busy at that time. I only started it about a week and a half ago. I will need all the help/suggestions, and critizicisms i can get.

Best Regards, Lucas




Welcome faithful readers, to the world of exiled edd, and banished bob. These two are satire inspiring, intelligence disinclined, bumbling fools. On one hand we have Bob, a genius, whose pure bad luck has landed him in the vast "wildlands" outside the fortress of JU. On the other hand, we have Edd, a man 'many crayons short' of a full box. Let us proceed.

We meet our intrepid (or perhaps senseless) heroes standing outside the impregnable fortress known as JU.

“What do we do?” exclaimed Edd. “We’ve been cast out by the gods, what the bloody hell do we do?”

Bob glanced around, seeing that the only items they had with them were a rubber band and some paper.

Bob suddenly had an idea. The sun suddenly peaked out from behind a storm cloud. Brightening the area surrounding the JU fortress.

“I know what we can do, we can use the rubber band to shoot spit wads through the holes the bugs made!” Edd said excitedly.

Bob scratched his head, willing to give his limited friend an opportunity and revealing his tope and mumbled, “Why not.”

Bob proceeded to crumple up small bits of paper and moistened them in his mouth, raised the stretched rubber band and shot at the fortress.

The spit wad hit the fortress and bounced back hitting Edd square in the face.

“Damn it!” Grumbled Bob, “Try again!”

And yet again they fired, and yet again it bounced off the wall and this time hit bob square in the face, they failed.

“Lets try going over it.”, said Edd.

“Good Idea!” Bob said.

The two ran off and returned a few minutes later with a giant crate with the words, “ Product brought to you by: ACNE Industries: ‘Once they pop, we can stop…’ .”

After taking a crow bar to the crate, Bob began to search inside the packing material. As Edd started to play with the packing material, bubble wrap.
Popp! Popp! Popp! Edd giggled at the sound.

Bob looked up at Edd with a look of disgust on his face, “Edd, My inept friend; Never do that again…”

Edd looked at him quizzically and nodded his head.

“Right you are Bob…Bobby boy.” Edd said.”

Bob had found what he was looking for, the frame for the flying machine, a rocket.

As Bob walked by Edd, he smacked him along side the head.

“Need I remind you again, to not call me by my despicable nickname.”

Edd grinned sheepishly.

“Now, we -- No, *I* must build this flying machine. You, can go wander off and hopefully fall in some hole in the ground where I can’t hear you scream…”

Edd nodded, not fully comprehending Bob’s meaning.

“Righ Ooh Bob! Hee Hee!”


Edd walked off, chasing a butterfly into the woods.

Bob meanwhile, had begun construction of the flying machine.

After many minutes, bob finished. He stepped back and admired his handy work. He heard a loud thud and looked towards the sound. He saw Edd laying on the ground, face first. Bob shook his head.

“Edd! Come!”
Edd sprang up in such a flash, it was as if nothing had gone wrong.

As Edd approached, bob began to speak, “ Edd, I need you to stand here and let me attach this machine to you.”

“What’s it for Bob?” Edd asked.

“Its an snow cone machine, we’re going to go make snow cones.” Bob said.

“Yeah! Snow cones! Snow Cones! We’re gonna make snow cones!” Edd sang happily.

“Yes, oh joy.” Bob said dryly.

“Now Edd, close your eyes, I am going to turn it on.” ,bob said.

Bob proceeded to turn the rocket on. As a result, Edd and the rocket shot off into the air and crashed into the JU fortress. Nothing happened.

“Curses!” Bob cried, “Must find a better way!”





Hope y'all enjoy!


Best Regards, Lucas


Comments (Page 2)
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on Nov 16, 2005
Let's try this again. I really am interested in finding a happy ending. Keep in mind that this is the advice of one of the top 5 older bloggers. I've been loved and hated. I've climbed from the bottom to number 1 of both charts. (Well, #2 of the User chart... Brad was insuperable in those days.) I know of what I speak. Let's take a look at what I suggested:

Try limiting yourself to an article a week


This was your response:

I will promise here and now, that i will not spam the forums... That i will limit articles to...lets say 2/3 a day... (if that sounds reasonable to you)


Now, let's do dimensional analysis. 1art/week * 2.5art/day is a ratio of... 17.5 to one. That's right, you're suggesting that you write almost 20 times as articles as I suggested and you're asking me if it sounds reasonable. No, I don't find it reasonable. You are not a good enough writer to write a well-developed article every day, much less two or three.

As for the "writing for yourself" vs "writing quality," keep in mind your goals. If you want to write crap for yourself, go for it. But don't put it in the forums (you can disable that, you know), and don't expect to be a respected member of JU. If you want to be respected, put time into what you do. Which brings me to my next point.

I think it is best if i perhaps stray away from articles where major thought is needed


And that is the exact frickin opposite of what you should be doing (a little worked up, I know... not enough sleep, I guess). You should be thinking a ton MORE about your articles, and writing artiles that provoke thought. Frankly, the only thing dumber at this point that flooding the forums with meaningless garbage is probably posting one piece of meaningless garbage a week and expecting the situation to improve. Actually, that probably would be an improvement, now that I think about it...

Work with me here.

Dan
on Nov 16, 2005
One more thing. Dharma and LW are upset because they want you to succeed, and they don't think you will. And they're annoyed, of course, but most of their hostility isn't because they dislike you, it's exactly the opposite (I suspect).

Dan
on Nov 16, 2005
And that is the exact frickin opposite of what you should be doing

EXACTLY. You SHOULD be reading some of the articles that require your thought. You SHOULD be reading them, thinking about them, researching them, and if there's something that you don't understand for fucks sakes ASK. I'd be more than happy to explaing something to you, as would most of the other bloggers here. You can't decide where you stand on an issue unless you understand all the intricacies. So get stuck in to the forums at JU and READ.

Dharma and LW are upset because they want you to succeed, and they don't think you will. And they're annoyed, of course, but most of their hostility isn't because they dislike you, it's exactly the opposite (I suspect).


I get upset because he asks for help and doesn't take the advice that he's given, apologises for his behaviour and swears he's never going to do it again only to turn around and do the EXACT same thing he just apologized for, produces so much crap thaty it clogs up the forums, presents arguments and isn't prepared to defend them.....need I go on?

I would LOVE to see Lucas as a productive member of JU. LOVE to. But the way he's going....that's just not going to happen.
on Nov 16, 2005
Can you recognize the problem, Lucas? The reason why you'll never learn? It's because YOU don't accept personal responsibility for YOUR actions. It's "they this" and "they that" and "they, they, they."Sheesh, then you blame the WEEK?


The point is, I don't know what it is... I feel like i am stuck in an f'iing circle... going and going and going... or better yet, a flat spin... I'm trying to get out... but i runnin into that damn wall again... Its fucking ridiculous... I am tired of it..but i don't know what to do... i can't seem to get out...

As for this, did i post it for me? Yes. Is that what you've said for me to do? Yes. Hmmm? Problem there? Yes, the way i see it. (other than my spam problem, which i do have...*shocked*) You are criticizing me for posting something that is "tripe", but yet, does it matter? that i posted *this*? I mean, i did post it for me... Hmmm? Now, the other stuff, i will deal with, i'll see if i can switch it to blog only... ok?



Try doing a little more READING instead of "writing" and who knows, someday you MIGHT learn something.


Do you realize how much i read? (fiction) Trust me, reading on how to write won't work for me... I've tried it, i've applied it... Nothing...

And that is the exact frickin opposite of what you should be doing (a little worked up, I know... not enough sleep, I guess). You should be thinking a ton MORE about your articles, and writing artiles that provoke thought. Frankly, the only thing dumber at this point that flooding the forums with meaningless garbage is probably posting one piece of meaningless garbage a week and expecting the situation to improve. Actually, that probably would be an improvement, now that I think about it...


What i meant about that is to stay away from serious articles. Like "examining the positions of candidate A, versus B"...stuff like that... and only post things about me... like, how my day was..., or my top 5 ____, or whatever... leave the "serious" articles to the pros... It would be for the best, relieve the stress on me in having to go above my ability, and keep the others from having to read tripe...

meaningless garbage


Granted, this was....a 1 on a 1-10 scale.... but, such things as my pictorial tribute to rosa parks, or...top 5 list... is that really garbage? To me it isn't......apparently it is to you, and the others...

If you want to be respected, put time into what you do


So, are you saying to be respected, i have to write an extremely praiseable article...lets say on global warming?




Oy, On one hand i hear: "Blog for yourself" Then, "Don't post crap" (what *is* crap, other than this...) Then i hear....... other mantras....

Perhaps its best i just go back into my fucking hole.... stay confined to my blog... cause at the moment... I just don't seem to be up to par...



Best regards, Lucas
on Nov 16, 2005
Lucas... if you want to break out of your current cycle there are a few, very easy things you can be doing:

1. Reduce the number of articles you post.
This is probably the #1 annoyance that is keeping you on confinement. JU is not a place for stream-of-consciousness article posting where you toss out a few sentences then click "Post" Try imposing a self-limit like 1 article per day. This will help you with #2...

2. Have substance to your posts.
Sure people get annoyed with "Today I did..." type articles, but they usually just ignore them. If you limit yourself to one article per day, you'll be forced to try and say everything you wanted to say in one go. This will force you to think a bit more about what you want to post, and you might realize when you're just tossing out pointless garbage.

Just these two things would drastically improve your standing here. They're not hard to do at all either, and they're not in the least bit difficult to understand. If you don't think you're capable of those two points, I would suggest looking elsewhere for your blogging needs.

MySpace has been recommended, I also suggest LiveJournal. Those sites cater more to the online diary sort of blog than JU does. JU is more of a community site with an emphasis on writing that generates discussion.
on Nov 16, 2005
Dude, you're missing the point. Again.

When you blog for you, you should NOT invite people to comment or ask people for their thoughts. You fail to see that, despite being told time and time and time again.

The thing is lucas, you have yet to blog for yourself. you seem to have this need for acceptance and praise, you want us to validate you and your thoughts and feelings. you ask us time and again what we think, and when we tell you you don't like it.

i said before that nobody can make you a good writer, that you can't learn how to write well. you can be a mediocre writer, but to be a GOOD writer, you need talent. I had hoped that it wouldn't come to this, but....you are an average writer at best, Lucas. You're not great, and you'll never be great. Which is why some of us gave you such a hard time when you declared you were leaving JU to write 2 novels. do you ever wonder why nobody comments on your poetry? because most of it isn't very good, that's why. i see who wrote it, and i ignore it because i know from past experience that it's not going to be any good. im sorry to be harsh like this, but dude....you do this again and again and again. we seem to be perpetually telling you this stuff, and it's not sinking in. christ, even dan's getting aggrivated at you....and he's someone who's your own age.

Lucas, you need to sit back and WATCH for a while. Read other people's work, especially people who are on the top ten list. Read, observe, learn. See what they do that other people like. Immerse yourself in current events, learn about the world around you, formulate your own opinion and theories about stuff. Then, write. But, be prepared to back up your thoughts with evidence and fact.

sorry if you think this is harsh, but dude....I'm sooooo tired of doing this.
on Nov 16, 2005
i said before that nobody can make you a good writer, that you can't learn how to write well. you can be a mediocre writer, but to be a GOOD writer, you need talent. I had hoped that it wouldn't come to this, but....you are an average writer at best, Lucas. You're not great, and you'll never be great. Which is why some of us gave you such a hard time when you declared you were leaving JU to write 2 novels. do you ever wonder why nobody comments on your poetry? because most of it isn't very good, that's why. i see who wrote it, and i ignore it because i know from past experience that it's not going to be any good. im sorry to be harsh like this, but dude....you do this again and again and again. we seem to be perpetually telling you this stuff, and it's not sinking in. christ, even dan's getting aggrivated at you....and he's someone who's your own age.


IMO, Poetry comes from the heart... so... i really don't give a flip if no one comments... Seriously... If they do... then *twirls finger in the air above his head* whoop-tee-do...

The thing is lucas, you have yet to blog for yourself. you seem to have this need for acceptance and praise, you want us to validate you and your thoughts and feelings. you ask us time and again what we think, and when we tell you you don't like it.


To me, it seems that since i asked the opinion, that i have to take it... that i have to like it... Its only natural that someone would disagree with things....

I may openly disagree with you guys...even stubbornly refuse things... but, trust me... i'm working on applying it.....


When you blog for you, you should NOT invite people to comment or ask people for their thoughts. You fail to see that, despite being told time and time and time again.



Why not? Why not interact? Is it that i should be left out? In a bleak wasteland called the "anti elite"... Lets face it... some users on this site take it so serious, its ridiculous... they say they care, but seem to bash those who don't write "serious debate" topics.... "LOOK AT ME, I CAN WRITE AN INTRIGING ARTICLE! I AM BETTER THAN YOU!!!" I mean, c'mon.... Thats what it sounds like.... I post things in the forums...so that... hmmm, perhaps someone is interested... they comment... if not...oh well... do you see my side?


And zoomba, will do...


on Nov 16, 2005
Honestly, and I'm going to have to go against the popular crowd on this one, I've seen articles with far less thought or effort put into them being praised on here. It sometimes depends more on WHO writes it than what it is.

I post crap all the time. Complete and utter crap. Check my most recent article. Crap. And I get comments. Nice ones, usually.

So I don't think you should worry about that, Lucas. Spamming the forums pisses people off, and I think if you want to make people happy you should limit yourself to one or so article a day. If you don't care what people think...well...do what you want.

Write about whatever crap you want. I do.
on Nov 16, 2005
Reply By: Texas Wahine


Thank You, Thank You, Thank You! Would someone give this lady a prize. This is *exactly* what i've been trying to say.... *sighs*

So I don't think you should worry about that, Lucas. Spamming the forums pisses people off, and I think if you want to make people happy you should limit yourself to one or so article a day. If you don't care what people think...well...do what you want.


I will limit myself... I admit i have both an absent minded type of personality... and that i have a conrol problem... at times i can't control what i do... *shrugs* I don't know why...but i try...


--Lucas
on Nov 16, 2005
on Nov 16, 2005
If you want to blog for you, fine. I misunderstood your priorities. But some of us ARE spending a lot of time and effort on our articles, and it's frustrating to them them washed out of the "recent posts" and "recent forum updates" lists (which are the funnel for most article activity) because you post a new article every five minutes.

Like I said, I misunderstood your priorities, and as such gave you advice that probably won't help you accomplish any goal. And I tend to agree with Zoomba... blogger or blogspot might be a better place to post if you're just interested in writing solely for you. Remember that when you write, you have to consider your purpose and your audience.

Texas Wahine kind of writes crap... in a way... but it's crap that she cares about, like her kids. And she writes thoughtfully and empathetically, most of the time. And she posts an average of about 1 article per day, usually a couple a day for a while, then a few days with none at all.

If the forum flooding doesn't stop, I'm getting the admins involved. Like I said, a lot of people are putting a lot into this.

Dan
on Nov 16, 2005
If the forum flooding doesn't stop, I'm getting the admins involved. Like I said, a lot of people are putting a lot into this.


Do you consider it forum flooding when you bump (in a single day!) tons of articles you've written many months ago back into the forums under the guise of "cleaning out your blog"? It does the same thing...pushes the new articles that your fellow bloggers have put a lot of effort into down into the abyss.

Sure, you write high-minded stuff and use flowery words. That doesn't make you exempt from the unspoken rule about spamming the forums.

Can you tell it bugs me that you do that?
on Nov 16, 2005
Do you consider it forum flooding when you bump (in a single day!) tons of articles you've written many months ago back into the forums under the guise of "cleaning out your blog"? It does the same thing...pushes the new articles that your fellow bloggers have put a lot of effort into down into the abyss.

Sure, you write high-minded stuff and use flowery words. That doesn't make you exempt from the unspoken rule about spamming the forums.


That's true, and I apologize. It won't happen again- and I do mean that. But it's unfair to say that it was under the "guise" of anything. I currently have 91 articles posted- significantly less than a third of what I have written (close to a fourth, actually). I certainly don't want you as an enemy, Tex, so be assured that my cleaning is done. At least, for the next 12 months.

Dan
on Nov 16, 2005

Lucas:

Don't bother asking me for help anymore.  Don't even talk to me.  Take my blog off your 'favorites' list because I don't want to be associated with you in any way, shape or form. 

I had some other stuff to say, but it wasn't nice.  In fact, it was profane and mean.  So, I deleted it. 

You've made a lot of enemies here, and you're slowly making more.  Why do you stay here?  What does it feel like to be one of the most disliked people at JU?

on Nov 16, 2005
You've made a lot of enemies here, and you're slowly making more. Why do you stay here? What does it feel like to be one of the most disliked people at JU?


It sucks... ever since the beginning i've been in a GOD DAMN freefall! There are some people here, that no matter how many times i tell them, even different varieties of ways... I still can't get my point across.... (yes, i am included)... JFC!


I had some other stuff to say, but it wasn't nice. In fact, it was profane and mean. So, I deleted it.


No, please.... Its not like i'm going through my own cake walk...




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