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2012/02/24 11:22:05
Subject: Chuck Norris finally receives some of the recognition he deserves
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Joined the Military for Authentic Experience
On an Express Elevator to Hell!!
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Read this article earlier and found it quite amusing. Seems to be another 'public mobilisation', similar to the type that made Rage Against the Machine a Christmas number 1 in the UK, and the naming of the Greenpeace whale 'Mr. Splashy Pants'.
Slovaks vote to name bridge Chuck Norris
US action film star leads the running in public vote for name of bridge to cross Morava river into Austria
Slovaks have been voting overwhelmingly in favour of naming a new pedestrian and cycling bridge near their capital after 1980s US action film and TV star Chuck Norris.
The two other top names in the running for the bridge, which will span the Morava river and cross the border to Austria, were Maria Theresa after an Austro-Hungarian empress and the Devinska cycling bridge in honour of the closest village.
Norris, a martial arts expert-turned film star, is known for playing tough guy characters in such movies as Lone Wolf McQuade, Missing in Action and The Delta Force.
The actor's work has become a popular source of kitschy fun among Slovaks and a mainstay for local jokes about macho strength and invincibility.
The final decision will be up to a regional assembly. But regional governor Pavol Freso has said it would follow the wishes of the people in the internet ballot where Norris leads as the top choice for the bridge's name.
"The same way as we have so far been building it in full sight of the public, we will seek that the name is accepted by the public as well," he said.
The voting will run until April. As of Thursday, 1,157 votes have backed Norris, 74% of the total, leaving the runner-up "Maria Theresa Bridge" far behind with 8%.
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2012/02/24 12:29:28
Subject: Chuck Norris finally receives some of the recognition he deserves
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Fixture of Dakka
On a boat, Trying not to die.
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That bridge will never fail.
Never.
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Every Normal Man Must Be Tempted At Times To Spit On His Hands, Hoist That Black Flag, And Begin Slitting Throats. |
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2012/02/24 12:51:39
Subject: Re:Chuck Norris finally receives some of the recognition he deserves
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Ferocious Black Templar Castellan
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"How do we know if Chuck Norris is a witch?"
"...build a bridge out of him?!"
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For thirteen years I had a dog with fur the darkest black. For thirteen years he was my friend, oh how I want him back. |
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2012/02/24 13:15:44
Subject: Re:Chuck Norris finally receives some of the recognition he deserves
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AlmightyWalrus wrote:"How do we know if Chuck Norris is a witch?"
"...build a bridge out of him?!"
AlmightyWalrus wins this thread automatically.
This is not up for debate.
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2012/02/24 13:22:42
Subject: Chuck Norris finally receives some of the recognition he deserves
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Lady of the Lake
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Chowderhead wrote:That bridge will never fail.
Never.
Depends if someone names their truck Bruce Lee and travels over it.
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2012/02/24 14:16:31
Subject: Chuck Norris finally receives some of the recognition he deserves
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Consigned to the Grim Darkness
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Oh goddamnit, those fething morons had to go boost that idiotic twit's ego. Automatically Appended Next Post: Chowderhead wrote:That bridge will never fail.
Never.
The bridge is already fail.
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The people in the past who convinced themselves to do unspeakable things were no less human than you or I. They made their decisions; the only thing that prevents history from repeating itself is making different ones.
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2012/02/24 14:19:44
Subject: Chuck Norris finally receives some of the recognition he deserves
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Melissia wrote:Oh goddamnit, those fething morons had to go boost that idiotic twit's ego.
Yeah, I thought the interweb had got over the Chuck Norris meme ever since he came out against Gay Marriage.
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2012/02/24 14:32:00
Subject: Chuck Norris finally receives some of the recognition he deserves
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Fixture of Dakka
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Melissia wrote:Oh goddamnit, those fething morons had to go boost that idiotic twit's ego.
What did he do to tick you off, go to church or something?
It doesn't seem he is too bad a guy:
Causes supported
Adoption, Fostering, Orphans, AIDS, Children, Grief Support, Health, Mental Challenges, Miscellaneous, Physical Challenges, Sports, Women
from: http://www.looktothestars.org/celebrity/812-chuck-norris
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Chuck Norris extends his time and energy to works for charities like Funds for Kids, Veteran’s Administration National Salute to Hospitalized Veterans, the United Way, and the Make-A-Wish Foundation, contributing in the form of donations and fundraising activities.
from: http://www.facesofphilanthropy.com/chuck-norris/
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2012/02/24 14:35:01
Subject: Chuck Norris finally receives some of the recognition he deserves
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Battlefortress Driver with Krusha Wheel
...urrrr... I dunno
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That bridge will have a few good years of enjoyable and interesting to watch action films ahead of it, before it's career fails and it turns to God, only to be ressurected as an internet meme which in itself is getting old.
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2012/02/24 14:46:30
Subject: Re:Chuck Norris finally receives some of the recognition he deserves
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Lady of the Lake
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Already there...
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2012/02/24 14:48:15
Subject: Re:Chuck Norris finally receives some of the recognition he deserves
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Pyromaniac Hellhound Pilot
Karthu'ul, the Heart of the Universe
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n0t_u wrote:Already there...
But you do. You totally do. That's the point of a bridge.
Shab, I'm sick of people misusing that meme more than I'm sick of the meme.
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There are some who walk until their legs fail them and they fall to the ground. I find that respectable.
Then there are those who drag themselves further. I find that admirable. |
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2012/02/24 14:48:34
Subject: Chuck Norris finally receives some of the recognition he deserves
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Consigned to the Grim Darkness
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CptJake wrote:What did he do to tick you off, go to church or something?
By being an arrogant prick.
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The people in the past who convinced themselves to do unspeakable things were no less human than you or I. They made their decisions; the only thing that prevents history from repeating itself is making different ones.
-- Adam Serwer
My blog |
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2012/02/24 14:48:52
Subject: Re:Chuck Norris finally receives some of the recognition he deserves
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Battlefortress Driver with Krusha Wheel
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n0t_u wrote:Already there...
Wow, it combines two memes, only one of which is vaguely funny any more.
I'm impressed, internet, you sure work fast.
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2012/02/24 14:50:26
Subject: Re:Chuck Norris finally receives some of the recognition he deserves
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Lady of the Lake
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I figured I shouldn't make it too good, lest it catches on and I eventually kill myself due to regret. 
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2012/02/24 14:52:31
Subject: Re:Chuck Norris finally receives some of the recognition he deserves
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Battlefortress Driver with Krusha Wheel
...urrrr... I dunno
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n0t_u wrote:I figured I shouldn't make it too good, lest it catches on and I eventually kill myself due to regret.
Don't worry, some other bugger will make a "good" one, and your hard work at avoiding the spread of this meme will be for naught.
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2012/02/24 15:37:04
Subject: Chuck Norris finally receives some of the recognition he deserves
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Joined the Military for Authentic Experience
On an Express Elevator to Hell!!
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Melissia wrote:CptJake wrote:What did he do to tick you off, go to church or something?
By being an arrogant prick.
I saw an interview with him once, and he came across as quite a nice guy, quite down to earth. For 'arrogant prick' you need to see Steven Seagal 
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2012/02/25 06:20:43
Subject: Chuck Norris finally receives some of the recognition he deserves
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Pyro Pilot of a Triach Stalker
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Everyone seems to forget that Bruce Lee kills Chuck Norris in Return of the Dragon. The Bruce Lee bridge would be a far better name.
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2012/02/25 06:29:34
Subject: Chuck Norris finally receives some of the recognition he deserves
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Regular Dakkanaut
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Really, you couldn't name it after someone of significance and importance to the area rather than someone who's fame is only maintained by ironic internet memes? Dumb.
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2012/02/25 09:11:10
Subject: Chuck Norris finally receives some of the recognition he deserves
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Decrepit Dakkanaut
Mesopotamia. The Kingdom Where we Secretly Reign.
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The Chuck Norris bridge is the only bridge mighty enough to be crossed by a CRASSUS ARMOURED ASSAULT TRANSPORT.
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Drink deeply and lustily from the foamy draught of evil.
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2012/02/25 09:44:04
Subject: Chuck Norris finally receives some of the recognition he deserves
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Junior Officer with Laspistol
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Well, I know where I'm going in the Zombie apocalypse.
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Pretre: OOOOHHHHH snap. That's like driving away from hitting a pedestrian.
Pacific:First person to Photoshop a GW store into the streets of Kabul wins the thread.
Selym: "Be true to thyself, play Chaos" - Jesus, Daemon Prince of Cegorach.
H.B.M.C: You can't lobotomise someone twice. |
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2012/02/25 14:22:57
Subject: Chuck Norris finally receives some of the recognition he deserves
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Decrepit Dakkanaut
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Melissia wrote:Oh goddamnit, those fething morons had to go boost that idiotic twit's ego.
Automatically Appended Next Post:
Chowderhead wrote:That bridge will never fail.
Never.
The bridge is already fail.
Im with Melissia. Those Chuck Norris jokes just annoy the hell out of me, and now it looks like itll be a permanent joke. Dammit.
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2012/02/25 14:40:27
Subject: Chuck Norris finally receives some of the recognition he deserves
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Terrifying Doombull
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Melissia wrote:CptJake wrote:What did he do to tick you off, go to church or something?
By being an arrogant prick.
Comment removed for rudeness.
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2012/02/25 14:54:12
Subject: Chuck Norris finally receives some of the recognition he deserves
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Renegade Inquisitor de Marche
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That does kinda seem a bit much...
Also fairly sure Rule #1 just got broken...
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2012/02/25 14:54:56
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It did, yes.
Also, that was a bit much.
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2012/02/25 15:17:00
Subject: Chuck Norris finally receives some of the recognition he deserves
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Junior Officer with Laspistol
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Let's keep it civil people.
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Pretre: OOOOHHHHH snap. That's like driving away from hitting a pedestrian.
Pacific:First person to Photoshop a GW store into the streets of Kabul wins the thread.
Selym: "Be true to thyself, play Chaos" - Jesus, Daemon Prince of Cegorach.
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2012/02/26 16:23:38
Subject: Chuck Norris finally receives some of the recognition he deserves
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Fixture of Dakka
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Melissia wrote:CptJake wrote:What did he do to tick you off, go to church or something?
By being an arrogant prick.
Hello Pot why don't you say hello to Kettle.
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2012/02/26 16:40:49
Subject: Re:Chuck Norris finally receives some of the recognition he deserves
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Stealthy Warhound Titan Princeps
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I'm wondering if putting an image with a large text swearword in it will go down well with the mods.
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Prestor Jon wrote:Because children don't have any legal rights until they're adults. A minor is the responsiblity of the parent and has no legal rights except through his/her legal guardian or parent.
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2012/02/26 17:03:22
Subject: Re:Chuck Norris finally receives some of the recognition he deserves
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Veteran ORC
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AlmightyWalrus wrote:"How do we know if Chuck Norris is a witch?"
"...build a bridge out of him?!"
But can you also not build a bridge out of stone?
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2012/02/26 19:42:17
Subject: Re:Chuck Norris finally receives some of the recognition he deserves
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Land Raider Pilot on Cruise Control
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Chuck Norris as a bridge name? What happens if you don't pay the toll?
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Ruthlessness is the kindness of the wise.
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2012/02/26 20:22:41
Subject: Re:Chuck Norris finally receives some of the recognition he deserves
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Decrepit Dakkanaut
Mesopotamia. The Kingdom Where we Secretly Reign.
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Zakiriel wrote:Chuck Norris as a bridge name? What happens if you don't pay the toll?
It's not worth it!
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Drink deeply and lustily from the foamy draught of evil.
W: 1.756 Quadrillion L: 0 D: 2
Haters gon' hate. |
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