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Hiro Queso

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01-03-2006 14:49

From: Ananda Sandgrain

Wait, are we talking about male intellectuals, or the more dominant themes of male anti-intellectualism?

So where do you see this? I suppose I should first ask how you define intellectualism

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01-03-2006 14:50

From: Hiro Queso

OK next question: Is it possible for someone who considers themselves an intellectual to be also generally humble?

PS this is not directed at the OP or any individual, serious question.

It is possible for that to happen... but they're so arrogant about being humble, it kinda ruins it

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01-03-2006 15:09

From: Nolan Nash

Female intellectuals, for one.

DING DING DING!!!

yes, that.

Computers/Tech, the future, books, humor, food, purpose of life, politics, and then finally sex. Now if you include all thoughts of the female kind as thinking of sex, then it gets a larger timeslice

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01-03-2006 15:17

From: Hiro Queso

So where do you see this? I suppose I should first ask how you define intellectualism

Well, I'm an outsider to both sexes so maybe I don't get it. Things like sports and beer and sex strike me as the main subjects left for discussion in a male culture that avoids being seen as over-educated or elitist. My answer to the original question would be "anything and everything", but the answer following suggested instead a commentary on this anti-intellectual male culture.

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01-03-2006 15:45

From: Rose Karuna

<---------- Female who HATES shopping and actually spends time thinking of ways to get out of having to shop.

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I'm with you, Rose. I hate to shop. I'd much rather be home having sex

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01-03-2006 22:33

From: Hiro Queso

OK next question: Is it possible for someone who considers themselves an intellectual to be also generally humble?

PS this is not directed at the OP or any individual, serious question.

How exactly would one go about calling themselves an intellectual in conversation?

"Don't insult my intelligence... I'm an intellectual!" :laughs:

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01-04-2006 11:22

I could never be an intellectual ............
I dont have a pipe, or a roll neck sweater, or a coat with suede elbowpatches.

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01-04-2006 11:27

From: Lucifer Baphomet

I could never be an intellectual ............
I dont have a pipe, or a roll neck sweater, or a coat with suede elbowpatches.

It takes a real intellectual to figure out how to launder those jackets.... "What, the elbow pads are brush only?"

The pipe must be handcarved, thus providing evidence of the surplus of time to ponder things.

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01-04-2006 11:29

Oh, and the rollneck sweater is totally superficial. It's not really a necessity, but it does help to balance out the expertly mismatched pants that accompany the jacket.

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01-04-2006 11:38

From: Lucifer Baphomet

I could never be an intellectual ............
I dont have a pipe, or a roll neck sweater, or a coat with suede elbowpatches.

These are the studied, fussy, effete male intellectuals.

The other breed--the breed to which I am attracted--can barely dress themselves. They are seen sporting too-short Sans-a-belt pants, mis-matched Hawiian-print button downs, and truly unfortunate ties. I adore this "look." It says, "Wha? I was up all night writing" without uttering a word.

If the above describes you, I will be shelf-reading in the local academic library--PA-PS (LOC) or browsing the OED. I am the chick with limited fashion sense, a penchant for wearing black turtlenecks, and horn-rimmed glasses.

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01-04-2006 11:49

Male intellectuals must always be thinking in the negative of whatever they are thinking about, even when thinking about the negative. Otherwise, they are not exploring the full depths of the issue. This leads to a paradox wherein their speech is automatically extended by negative prefixes that announce their existence as intellectuals to others, but internally they are always mentally removing the prefixes in order to reverse their positions for internal debate.
Observe:

External:
"The malodorous malarky of our disconnected government has created a disaffected youth unconcerned with their own disenfranchisement."

Internal:
"Has the odorous arky of our connected government not created an affected youth concerned with the enfranchisement of others?"

This is the secret of their Kung Fu.

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01-05-2006 00:53

From: Susie Boffin

As far as I can tell it is football, sex, baseball and computers in that order. Please correct me if I am wrong.

Male intellectuals think about female intellectuals, assuming that they are bi or hetero, or other males. It helps if they have an example close to hand, who is either slightly less intelligent, or hugely more intelligent. Mine is the latter case.

It's not about sex per se, but intellectuals thrive on aggregating the work of others, to either assimilate, or to oppose.

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01-05-2006 01:14

Why do women always ask these questions, because even if they knew the answer..They would still read between the lines and get it wrong..So how do you like your sex hon

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01-05-2006 01:33

From: Euterpe Roo

These are the studied, fussy, effete male intellectuals.

Also rather close to being just pretentious I thought.

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01-05-2006 07:04

From: Seifert Surface

Also rather close to being just pretentious I thought.

"To truly pass your message through the filter of communicative discourse into the coffee cup of collective consciousness, you are obliged to employ polysyllabic linguistic terminology. Or, to put it another way, you gotta use big words."

Indeed.

Today, I learned that I am pretentious. Who knew?

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"Of course, you'd also have to mention . . . furries, Sith Lords, cyberpunks, glowing balls of gaseous neon fumes, and walking foodstuffs" --Cory Edo

“One man developed a romantic attachment to a tractor, even giving it a name and writing poetry in its honor." MSN

"

next week: the .5m torus of "I ate a yummy sandwich and I'm sleepy now"

" Desmond Shang

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01-05-2006 09:47

I am all the worst things that have ever been thought about me

. However, I am not only those things.

P.S. ~ You have to say deep things like that too

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01-05-2006 10:04

From: Susie Boffin

As far as I can tell it is football, sex, baseball and computers in that order. Please correct me if I am wrong.

Hmm... Here is my list...

sex with the football cheerleaders, those Dallas Cowboys have some fine looking cheerleaders....

Taking a baseball bat to my computer when it locks up for the Nth time.

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What do male intellectuals think about?
Hiro Queso 503less Join date: 23 Feb 2005 Posts: 2,753	01-03-2006 14:49 From: Ananda Sandgrain Wait, are we talking about male intellectuals, or the more dominant themes of male anti-intellectualism? So where do you see this? I suppose I should first ask how you define intellectualism
Joy Honey Not just another dumass Join date: 17 Jun 2005 Posts: 3,751	01-03-2006 14:50 From: Hiro Queso OK next question: Is it possible for someone who considers themselves an intellectual to be also generally humble? PS this is not directed at the OP or any individual, serious question. It is possible for that to happen... but they're so arrogant about being humble, it kinda ruins it _____________________ Reality continues to ruin my life. - Calvin You have delighted us long enough. - Jane Austen Sometimes I need what only you can provide: your absence. - Ashleigh Brilliant
Rickard Roentgen Renaissance Punk Join date: 4 Apr 2004 Posts: 1,869	01-03-2006 15:09 From: Nolan Nash Female intellectuals, for one. DING DING DING!!! yes, that. Computers/Tech, the future, books, humor, food, purpose of life, politics, and then finally sex. Now if you include all thoughts of the female kind as thinking of sex, then it gets a larger timeslice . _____________________
Ananda Sandgrain +0- Join date: 16 May 2003 Posts: 1,951	01-03-2006 15:17 From: Hiro Queso So where do you see this? I suppose I should first ask how you define intellectualism Well, I'm an outsider to both sexes so maybe I don't get it. Things like sports and beer and sex strike me as the main subjects left for discussion in a male culture that avoids being seen as over-educated or elitist. My answer to the original question would be "anything and everything", but the answer following suggested instead a commentary on this anti-intellectual male culture. _____________________
Siobhan OFlynn Evildoer Join date: 19 Aug 2003 Posts: 1,140	01-03-2006 15:45 From: Rose Karuna <---------- Female who HATES shopping and actually spends time thinking of ways to get out of having to shop. . I'm with you, Rose. I hate to shop. I'd much rather be home having sex
Chance Abattoir Future Rockin' Resmod Join date: 3 Apr 2004 Posts: 3,898	01-03-2006 22:33 From: Hiro Queso OK next question: Is it possible for someone who considers themselves an intellectual to be also generally humble? PS this is not directed at the OP or any individual, serious question. How exactly would one go about calling themselves an intellectual in conversation? "Don't insult my intelligence... I'm an intellectual!" :laughs: _____________________ "The mob requires regular doses of scandal, paranoia and dilemma to alleviate the boredom of a meaningless existence." -Insane Ramblings, Anton LaVey
Lucifer Baphomet Postmodern Demon Join date: 8 Sep 2005 Posts: 1,771	01-04-2006 11:22 I could never be an intellectual ............ I dont have a pipe, or a roll neck sweater, or a coat with suede elbowpatches.
Chance Abattoir Future Rockin' Resmod Join date: 3 Apr 2004 Posts: 3,898	01-04-2006 11:27 From: Lucifer Baphomet I could never be an intellectual ............ I dont have a pipe, or a roll neck sweater, or a coat with suede elbowpatches. It takes a real intellectual to figure out how to launder those jackets.... "What, the elbow pads are brush only?" The pipe must be handcarved, thus providing evidence of the surplus of time to ponder things. _____________________ "The mob requires regular doses of scandal, paranoia and dilemma to alleviate the boredom of a meaningless existence." -Insane Ramblings, Anton LaVey
Chance Abattoir Future Rockin' Resmod Join date: 3 Apr 2004 Posts: 3,898	01-04-2006 11:29 Oh, and the rollneck sweater is totally superficial. It's not really a necessity, but it does help to balance out the expertly mismatched pants that accompany the jacket. _____________________ "The mob requires regular doses of scandal, paranoia and dilemma to alleviate the boredom of a meaningless existence." -Insane Ramblings, Anton LaVey
Euterpe Roo The millionth monkey Join date: 24 Jan 2005 Posts: 1,395	01-04-2006 11:38 From: Lucifer Baphomet I could never be an intellectual ............ I dont have a pipe, or a roll neck sweater, or a coat with suede elbowpatches. These are the studied, fussy, effete male intellectuals. The other breed--the breed to which I am attracted--can barely dress themselves. They are seen sporting too-short Sans-a-belt pants, mis-matched Hawiian-print button downs, and truly unfortunate ties. I adore this "look." It says, "Wha? I was up all night writing" without uttering a word. If the above describes you, I will be shelf-reading in the local academic library--PA-PS (LOC) or browsing the OED. I am the chick with limited fashion sense, a penchant for wearing black turtlenecks, and horn-rimmed glasses. _____________________ "Of course, you'd also have to mention . . . furries, Sith Lords, cyberpunks, glowing balls of gaseous neon fumes, and walking foodstuffs" --Cory Edo “One man developed a romantic attachment to a tractor, even giving it a name and writing poetry in its honor." MSN "next week: the .5m torus of "I ate a yummy sandwich and I'm sleepy now"" Desmond Shang
Chance Abattoir Future Rockin' Resmod Join date: 3 Apr 2004 Posts: 3,898	01-04-2006 11:49 Male intellectuals must always be thinking in the negative of whatever they are thinking about, even when thinking about the negative. Otherwise, they are not exploring the full depths of the issue. This leads to a paradox wherein their speech is automatically extended by negative prefixes that announce their existence as intellectuals to others, but internally they are always mentally removing the prefixes in order to reverse their positions for internal debate. Observe: External: "The malodorous malarky of our disconnected government has created a disaffected youth unconcerned with their own disenfranchisement." Internal: "Has the odorous arky of our connected government not created an affected youth concerned with the enfranchisement of others?" This is the secret of their Kung Fu. _____________________ "The mob requires regular doses of scandal, paranoia and dilemma to alleviate the boredom of a meaningless existence." -Insane Ramblings, Anton LaVey
DoctorMike Soothsayer He's not a real doctor. Join date: 3 Oct 2005 Posts: 113	What do male intellectuals think about? 01-05-2006 00:53 From: Susie Boffin As far as I can tell it is football, sex, baseball and computers in that order. Please correct me if I am wrong. Male intellectuals think about female intellectuals, assuming that they are bi or hetero, or other males. It helps if they have an example close to hand, who is either slightly less intelligent, or hugely more intelligent. Mine is the latter case. It's not about sex per se, but intellectuals thrive on aggregating the work of others, to either assimilate, or to oppose. _____________________ Performance Artist and educator "Thinking outside the Prim"
Randy Strangelove The Last Romantic Poet Join date: 23 Nov 2005 Posts: 13	What Do 01-05-2006 01:14 Why do women always ask these questions, because even if they knew the answer..They would still read between the lines and get it wrong..So how do you like your sex hon
Seifert Surface Mathematician Join date: 14 Jun 2005 Posts: 912	01-05-2006 01:33 From: Euterpe Roo These are the studied, fussy, effete male intellectuals. Also rather close to being just pretentious I thought. _____________________ -Seifert Surface 2G!tGLf 2nLt9cG
Euterpe Roo The millionth monkey Join date: 24 Jan 2005 Posts: 1,395	01-05-2006 07:04 From: Seifert Surface Also rather close to being just pretentious I thought. "To truly pass your message through the filter of communicative discourse into the coffee cup of collective consciousness, you are obliged to employ polysyllabic linguistic terminology. Or, to put it another way, you gotta use big words." Indeed. Today, I learned that I am pretentious. Who knew? _____________________ "Of course, you'd also have to mention . . . furries, Sith Lords, cyberpunks, glowing balls of gaseous neon fumes, and walking foodstuffs" --Cory Edo “One man developed a romantic attachment to a tractor, even giving it a name and writing poetry in its honor." MSN "next week: the .5m torus of "I ate a yummy sandwich and I'm sleepy now"" Desmond Shang
Rickard Roentgen Renaissance Punk Join date: 4 Apr 2004 Posts: 1,869	01-05-2006 09:47 I am all the worst things that have ever been thought about me . However, I am not only those things. P.S. ~ You have to say deep things like that too _____________________
Mike Westerburg Who, What, Where? Join date: 2 May 2004 Posts: 317	01-05-2006 10:04 From: Susie Boffin As far as I can tell it is football, sex, baseball and computers in that order. Please correct me if I am wrong. Hmm... Here is my list... sex with the football cheerleaders, those Dallas Cowboys have some fine looking cheerleaders.... Taking a baseball bat to my computer when it locks up for the Nth time. _____________________ "Life throws you a lemon, you make lemonade and then plant the seeds"

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