I just read this quote from B Linden Re. the April Fools message ( that arrived a day late )
"Outside the United States? No clue what all this tom foolery is about? Visit Wikipedia's page about the time-honored tradition of pulling one over on your friends, family and the residents of virtual worlds every year on the first of April."
What arrogance !
Do you really think April Fool's day was an American Invention ?
It was being celebrated in Europe and Asia before anyone knew America existed.
(Just because you have commercialized it - doesnt mean you invented it - Jeez )
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04-01-2006 21:31
Yes I do actually
I dont like being told by someone to go and look something up just because I am not American and probably do not understand your customs - especially when they are not your customs to start with. |
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04-01-2006 21:32
I just read this quote from B Linden Re. the April Fools message ( that arrived a day late ) "Outside the United States? No clue what all this tom foolery is about? Visit Wikipedia's page about the time-honored tradition of pulling one over on your friends, family and the residents of virtual worlds every year on the first of April." What arrogance ! Do you really think April Fool's day was an American Invention ? It was being celebrated in Europe and Asia before anyone knew America existed. (Just because you have commercialized it - doesnt mean you invented it - Jeez ) too bad your mom didnt swallow |
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TacoTacoBurrito11ONE Queso
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04-01-2006 21:33
I just read this quote from B Linden Re. the April Fools message ( that arrived a day late ) "Outside the United States? No clue what all this tom foolery is about? Visit Wikipedia's page about the time-honored tradition of pulling one over on your friends, family and the residents of virtual worlds every year on the first of April." What arrogance ! Do you really think April Fool's day was an American Invention ? It was being celebrated in Europe and Asia before anyone knew America existed. (Just because you have commercialized it - doesnt mean you invented it - Jeez ) too bad your mom didnt swallow... it wasnt implied that it was an american invention. commercialized? lol |
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04-01-2006 21:42
Every schoolboy knows, April Fools day can be traced back to the Priest Kings of Atlantis, whose most famous joke was of course the sinking of the island to annoy their subjects.
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I just read this quote from B Linden Re. the April Fools message ( that arrived a day late ) It wasn't a day late if you were in the U.S.  "Outside the United States? No clue what all this tom foolery is about? Visit Wikipedia's page about the time-honored tradition of pulling one over on your friends, family and the residents of virtual worlds every year on the first of April." What arrogance ! Do you really think April Fool's day was an American Invention ? It was being celebrated in Europe and Asia before anyone knew America existed. (Just because you have commercialized it - doesnt mean you invented it - Jeez ) It never amazes me what some people will get worked up over. I'm pretty sure that not everyone on this planet is familiar with the custom and the link to the Wikipedia entry might be helpful for them. _____________________
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Adriana Caligari
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04-01-2006 21:50
it wasnt implied that it was an american invention. "Outside the United States? No clue what all this tom foolery is about? " What exactly does this imply then ? Because I am physically not present within the United states that I have probably had some rellapse of my memory ? That there is a new condition floating around that causes memory loss when outside of the states and crudeness when inside ? ( I refer to the 1st part of your reply ) (edit) Yes I agree that not everyone may know about it - but is that any reason to add the 1st part - Not American ? |
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04-01-2006 22:00
I just read this quote from B Linden Re. the April Fools message ( that arrived a day late ) "Outside the United States? No clue what all this tom foolery is about? Visit Wikipedia's page about the time-honored tradition of pulling one over on your friends, family and the residents of virtual worlds every year on the first of April." What arrogance ! Do you really think April Fool's day was an American Invention ? It was being celebrated in Europe and Asia before anyone knew America existed. (Just because you have commercialized it - doesnt mean you invented it - Jeez ) It was just information for those who didn't know what it was. Obviously it didn't include or address you, because you are just too smart. |
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TacoTacoBurrito11ONE Queso
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04-01-2006 22:02
That there is a new condition floating around that causes memory loss when outside of the states and crudeness when inside ? ( I refer to the 1st part of your reply ) im not a physician, i cannot diagnose your mental health issues |
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04-01-2006 22:04
Oh.. My... God.. hahahahha!!!! And the OP is totally right about arrogant Americans IMO. Your just proving it by being so insulting when someone gets rightfully upset at your conceit. _____________________
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04-01-2006 22:08
good lord I hope the last post by Dianna was sarcasm. otherwise good god ladies take some chill pills
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04-01-2006 22:09
I find this disgusting, you people are pigs. And the OP is totally right about arrogant Americans IMO. Your just proving it by being so insulting when someone gets rightfully upset at your conceit. good story. im sure everyone is super concerned with what dianne thinks... the OP is just as arrogant, generalizing a nations people. and so are you, doing the exact same thing. hipocracy is not any more flattering |
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04-01-2006 22:14
good lord I hope the last post by Dianna was sarcasm. otherwise good god ladies take some chill pills The first time I have ever reported post in almost a year of being on the forums. I know TacoTaco whatever is probably just a stupid alt, but it was a crude, insulting and demeaning comment that was way out of line. The OP had a valid point and even though she was upset, she presented it in a civil enough fashion. She didn't deserve that juvenile BJ crap in return. _____________________
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04-01-2006 22:15
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Dianne Mechanique
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04-01-2006 22:17
*gives Dianne a cookie, wishes international politics were always so easy*
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Boliver Oddfellow
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04-01-2006 22:17
I am an American I am not arrogant and I am insulted I am reporting this as I feel you non Americans who have expressed this notion have specifically hurt my poor widdle feelings.
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04-01-2006 22:19
I'm quite used to many things being an 'american invention' when in fact many have been round for hundreds of years before the damn country was even invented.
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04-01-2006 22:19
I think the Linden was just trying to be nice, for anyone in other countries who don't have April Fool's Day. I myself don't know what other countries have it or not, because it's just not really that big a day. And is now - thankfully - over!!!*
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04-01-2006 22:22
I just read this quote from B Linden Re. the April Fools message ( that arrived a day late ) "Outside the United States? No clue what all this tom foolery is about? Visit Wikipedia's page about the time-honored tradition of pulling one over on your friends, family and the residents of virtual worlds every year on the first of April." What arrogance ! Do you really think April Fool's day was an American Invention ? It was being celebrated in Europe and Asia before anyone knew America existed. (Just because you have commercialized it - doesnt mean you invented it - Jeez ) How about Africa? South America? does EVERY non-American country recognize April Fools day or is your own arrogance ignoring the other non-American countries and assuming of course he was talking to you since he didn't specify which countries would know and which wouldn't? And funny he didn't specify who's time honored tradition it was you were just in such a hurry to start American bashing you falsely attributed an invention claim to him. |
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TacoTacoBurrito11ONE Queso
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04-01-2006 22:23
It wasn't sarcasm. In fact I reported both of the posts. The first time I have ever reported post in almost a year of being on the forums. I know TacoTaco whatever is probably just a stupid alt, but it was a crude, insulting and demeaning comment that was way out of line. The OP had a valid point and even though she was upset, she presented it in a civil enough fashion. She didn't deserve that juvenile BJ crap in return. report away... no sweat off my nuts. i said nothing in my post that is against the TOS or CS. your panties are in a wad because you are obviously anti-american. your racist comments are not welcomed and your posts will be reported for personal attacks and attacks on my fellow countrymen/women |
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TacoTacoBurrito11ONE Queso
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04-01-2006 22:24
I'm quite used to many things being an 'american invention' when in fact many have been round for hundreds of years before the damn country was even invented. One day the UK will reclaim its colony. You'll start using real money again, drive on the left side of the road, and speak proper english like wot I does. Lewis haha Lewis, i dont care what they say about you, youre alright =P |