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2013/01/18 03:32:52
Subject: Manly Thread of Romantic and Cheesy Stuff That Alway Manages to Get Something Caught in Your Eye...
I don't know about you, but some things just have a penchant for attracting dust or eyelashes into my eyes thus eliciting a totally involuntary and quite manly welling of tears to fight of the offending particles. I know most of the fine forum posters here in the OT eat danger and gak victory and all that, but REAL men save the little kitten while walking away from the explosions. So post up your guilty pleasures.
Ever since watching We Were Soldiers, I can't listen to this song without something getting stuck in my eye...
I'll admit it. If I'm alone and this song just happens to mysteriously appear on youtube or in my iTunes, I sing right along.
So the gauntlet is thrown, Dakka. What gets you every time? Doesn't have to be a song or a video... could be a gesture or seeing two really old people holding hands while walking down the street. It's almost Valentine's Day dammit so let's spread the love.
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2013/01/18 04:32:48
Subject: Manly Thread of Romantic and Cheesy Stuff That Alway Manages to Get Something Caught in Your Eye...
May the the blessings of His Grace the Emperor tumble down upon you like a golden fog. (Only a VERY select few will get this reference. And it's not from 40k. )
2013/01/18 06:45:09
Subject: Manly Thread of Romantic and Cheesy Stuff That Alway Manages to Get Something Caught in Your Eye...
It sounds like a cross between strangling a cat and Celine Dion and makes up part of Hell's Jazz ensemble IMNSHO (the others being Recorder, piano accordion, banjo and a vocalist accompanying with autotune support).
A bright light in my right eye will make me tear up, though. So will a wind gust or it just being tired. Movies and music don't make me tear up. They might bring goosebumps or a frisson of joy, but no tears.
I'm OVER 50 (and so far over everyone's BS, too).
Old enough to know better, young enough to not give a ****.
That is not dead which can eternal lie ...
... and yet, with strange aeons, even death may die.
2013/01/18 06:54:22
Subject: Re:Manly Thread of Romantic and Cheesy Stuff That Alway Manages to Get Something Caught in Your Eye...
Cato Sicarius, after force feeding Captain Ventris a copy of the Codex Astartes for having the audacity to play Deathwatch, chokes to death on his own D-baggery after finding Calgar assembling his new Eldar army.
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The poor man really has a stake in the country. The rich man hasn't; he can go away to New Guinea in a yacht. The poor have sometimes objected to being governed badly; the rich have always objected to being governed at all
We love our superheroes because they refuse to give up on us. We can analyze them out of existence, kill them, ban them, mock them, and still they return, patiently reminding us of who we are and what we wish we could be.
"the play's the thing wherein I'll catch the conscience of the king,
2013/01/18 10:05:09
Subject: Re:Manly Thread of Romantic and Cheesy Stuff That Alway Manages to Get Something Caught in Your Eye...
-"Wait a minute.....who is that Frazz is talking to in the gallery? Hmmm something is going on here.....Oh.... it seems there is some dispute over video taping of some sort......Frazz is really upset now..........wait a minute......whats he go there.......is it? Can it be?....Frazz has just unleashed his hidden weiner dog from his mini bag, while quoting shakespeares "Let slip the dogs the war!!" GG
-"Don't mind Frazzled. He's just Dakka's crazy old dude locked in the attic. He's harmless. Mostly."
-TBone the Magnificent 1999-2014, Long Live the King!
2013/01/18 15:18:25
Subject: Re:Manly Thread of Romantic and Cheesy Stuff That Alway Manages to Get Something Caught in Your Eye...
Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.
When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.
All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor. Those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by. The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.
They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent. His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.
You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.
Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together....
Author unknown...
Also this, because anytime i listen to it, it still gives me hope that I will find someone.
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2013/01/18 15:44:02
Subject: Re:Manly Thread of Romantic and Cheesy Stuff That Alway Manages to Get Something Caught in Your Eye...
Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.
When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.
All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor. Those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by. The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.
They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent. His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.
You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.
Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together....
Yea that did right there.
-"Wait a minute.....who is that Frazz is talking to in the gallery? Hmmm something is going on here.....Oh.... it seems there is some dispute over video taping of some sort......Frazz is really upset now..........wait a minute......whats he go there.......is it? Can it be?....Frazz has just unleashed his hidden weiner dog from his mini bag, while quoting shakespeares "Let slip the dogs the war!!" GG
-"Don't mind Frazzled. He's just Dakka's crazy old dude locked in the attic. He's harmless. Mostly."
-TBone the Magnificent 1999-2014, Long Live the King!
2013/01/18 15:46:38
Subject: Manly Thread of Romantic and Cheesy Stuff That Alway Manages to Get Something Caught in Your Eye...
As a soldier who has been through far too many military memorials down range, I absolutely CANNOT listen to the song "Amazing Grace", especially played on the bagpipes.
Probably for a similar reason, if I am at a sporting event and our national anthem is played, I may get slightly choked (no where near like Amazing Grace though)
And finally... and admit it guys, the movie Rudy. One of only two sports movies that will choke me up, and I'll admit it. Plus side is, you cannot have your Man Card revoked for tearing up at Rudy. In the Man Law Congress, I shall be introducing a bill that adds "Trouble with the Curve" to the list of "acceptable for men to cry at movies"
2013/01/18 16:29:40
Subject: Manly Thread of Romantic and Cheesy Stuff That Alway Manages to Get Something Caught in Your Eye...
Ensis Ferrae wrote: And finally... and admit it guys, the movie Rudy. One of only two sports movies that will choke me up, and I'll admit it. Plus side is, you cannot have your Man Card revoked for tearing up at Rudy. In the Man Law Congress, I shall be introducing a bill that adds "Trouble with the Curve" to the list of "acceptable for men to cry at movies"
I've never seen Rudy, but I know Field of Dreams tops my list of movies I tear up at.
And, every now and then, this song gets to me:
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"Through the darkness of future past, the magician longs to see.
One chants out between two worlds: Fire, walk with me." - Twin Peaks
"You listen to me. While I will admit to a certain cynicism, the fact is that I am a naysayer and hatchetman in the fight against violence. I pride myself in taking a punch and I'll gladly take another because I choose to live my life in the company of Gandhi and King. My concerns are global. I reject absolutely revenge, aggression, and retaliation. The foundation of such a method... is love. I love you Sheriff Truman." - Twin Peaks
2013/01/18 16:51:05
Subject: Re:Manly Thread of Romantic and Cheesy Stuff That Alway Manages to Get Something Caught in Your Eye...
Yep, that did it. Come to think of it, several episodes of Futurama have that effect on me. The Luck of the Fryish episode's ending, the newer one where we find out about the very special link between Hermes and Bender, and the one where Leela learns her parents' true identity all get to me a bit. None quite so much as the instance you posted, but they still rank up there.
2013/01/18 17:52:16
Subject: Re:Manly Thread of Romantic and Cheesy Stuff That Alway Manages to Get Something Caught in Your Eye...
Yep, that did it. Come to think of it, several episodes of Futurama have that effect on me. The Luck of the Fryish episode's ending, the newer one where we find out about the very special link between Hermes and Bender, and the one where Leela learns her parents' true identity all get to me a bit. None quite so much as the instance you posted, but they still rank up there.
The ending of that episode where Leela finds her parents is nice.
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That's what I like about Groening's Cartoons, they always have nice/touching moments in them from time to time. There are a fair few in the older SImpsons Episodes, although some of the newer ones do have their moments.
The music from the ending of Mother Simpsons is nice too, I think coupled with Homer's child like qualities makes it sadder.
May the the blessings of His Grace the Emperor tumble down upon you like a golden fog. (Only a VERY select few will get this reference. And it's not from 40k. )
2013/01/18 18:25:56
Subject: Re:Manly Thread of Romantic and Cheesy Stuff That Alway Manages to Get Something Caught in Your Eye...
Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.
When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.
All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor. Those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by. The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.
They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent. His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.
You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.
Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together....
Yea that did right there.
My mom showed me this 3 days after we had to put my dog down(which was just put him down this sunday). I couldnt stop crying.
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2013/01/18 18:51:44
Subject: Manly Thread of Romantic and Cheesy Stuff That Alway Manages to Get Something Caught in Your Eye...
Automatically Appended Next Post: My first deployment in 2004 we lost some guys in a chow hall bombing. SSG Poulin's favorite song was "Imagine" by John Lennon. That always gets me now.
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2013/01/18 21:05:01
Subject: Manly Thread of Romantic and Cheesy Stuff That Alway Manages to Get Something Caught in Your Eye...
chaos0xomega wrote: End of Gran Torino and Saving Private Ryan really get to me...
Gran Torino is tweaky. Its like a a version of my Dad on TV.
-"Wait a minute.....who is that Frazz is talking to in the gallery? Hmmm something is going on here.....Oh.... it seems there is some dispute over video taping of some sort......Frazz is really upset now..........wait a minute......whats he go there.......is it? Can it be?....Frazz has just unleashed his hidden weiner dog from his mini bag, while quoting shakespeares "Let slip the dogs the war!!" GG
-"Don't mind Frazzled. He's just Dakka's crazy old dude locked in the attic. He's harmless. Mostly."
-TBone the Magnificent 1999-2014, Long Live the King!
2013/01/18 21:06:55
Subject: Manly Thread of Romantic and Cheesy Stuff That Alway Manages to Get Something Caught in Your Eye...
Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge. When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.
All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor. Those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by. The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind. They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent. His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.
You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.
Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together....
Also that, I miss my piggies
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2013/01/19 03:08:03
Subject: Manly Thread of Romantic and Cheesy Stuff That Alway Manages to Get Something Caught in Your Eye...
NO MENTION OF THE ENDING OF BLACK HAWK DOWN IN MANLY TEARS THREAD? It made me cry,
Warning swear words. But good point.
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Heres my List..... Iron Giant (you know why) "Superman" Brave Heart Tears of the Sun Lion King I Am Legend Homeward Bound Remember the Titans Forrest Gump Saving Private Ryan
Standing on a mountain after climbing it with your hands. And seeing the view.
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From whom are unforgiven we bring the mercy of war.
2013/01/19 04:02:41
Subject: Manly Thread of Romantic and Cheesy Stuff That Alway Manages to Get Something Caught in Your Eye...
The Pogues have a couple of songs. Here's the most prominent, for me.
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