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Post by semper on Jan 25, 2021 8:29:49 GMT -5
Would love a Bernie with Geno!
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Post by semper on Jan 25, 2021 8:30:56 GMT -5
Doggie did a great one of himself and the boys with Bernie. Check it out.
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Post by UConnChapette on Jan 25, 2021 9:29:01 GMT -5
I have seen one of Bernie in the UConn huddle. I will try to find it.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 25, 2021 10:15:32 GMT -5
Would love a Bernie with Geno!
Are they feeling the bern?
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Post by UConnChapette on Jan 25, 2021 10:16:15 GMT -5
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Post by UConnChapette on Jan 25, 2021 10:16:57 GMT -5
Not this years team, unfortunately, but still funny.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 25, 2021 10:17:12 GMT -5
I have seen one of Bernie in the UConn huddle. I will try to find it. /photo/3
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Post by Deleted on Jan 25, 2021 10:22:13 GMT -5
There's quite a few creative UConn fans:
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Post by rockymtblue2 on Jan 25, 2021 10:28:53 GMT -5
I can't see the guy without having my gorge rise. I still have the wedding invitation though. Can't read it, since it's written in Russian.
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Post by semper on Jan 25, 2021 10:38:37 GMT -5
I love these, especially the one outside Gampel.
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Post by swash on Jan 25, 2021 11:00:45 GMT -5
Would love a Bernie with Geno!
I fear that this threads a tenuous line between internet meme and politics. I cannot see one without wanting to caption the picture, and those are not appropriate here. I am not saying we should ban such things entirely, just that this image might be seen as complimentary (per his reputation for not leaving any "common knowledge" unchallenged) or derogatory (curmudgeon cast to the periphery but showing up everywhere he doesn't belong) toward Bernie Sanders. We all know that it is an extremely short hop to a different high-profile person and a highly unflattering picture ... at which point it is a political statement. I'm sure we've all seen Nancy Pelosi or Donald Trump shots that are in fact shots against that person. And since these are all photoshopped in, it is a nanometric step to doctoring the photo itself to make it even worse. I do get that this is a gag, and not intended in a targeted way by most people - certainly no one here. But, purity of intent will be claimed by most everyone who posts this pic in a mean-spirited way. When you see one and chuckle, ask yourself if it would be as funny with a different person. Would adoring fans like it? How about those who despise him? I would prefer to substitute Bullwinkle or 007 or Barney the Dinosaur. Someone ... or something ... sufficiently apolitical. Perhaps Roz from Monsters Inc
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Post by Deleted on Jan 25, 2021 11:23:20 GMT -5
Would love a Bernie with Geno!
I fear that this threads a tenuous line between internet meme and politics. I cannot see one without wanting to caption the picture, and those are not appropriate here. I am not saying we should ban such things entirely, just that this image might be seen as complimentary (per his reputation for not leaving any "common knowledge" unchallenged) or derogatory (curmudgeon cast to the periphery but showing up everywhere he doesn't belong) toward Bernie Sanders. We all know that it is an extremely short hop to a different high-profile person and a highly unflattering picture ... at which point it is a political statement. I'm sure we've all seen Nancy Pelosi or Donald Trump shots that are in fact shots against that person. And since these are all photoshopped in, it is a nanometric step to doctoring the photo itself to make it even worse. I do get that this is a gag, and not intended in a targeted way by most people - certainly no one here. But, purity of intent will be claimed by most everyone who posts this pic in a mean-spirited way. When you see one and chuckle, ask yourself if it would be as funny with a different person. Would adoring fans like it? How about those who despise him? I would prefer to substitute Bullwinkle or 007 or Barney the Dinosaur. Someone ... or something ... sufficiently apolitical. Perhaps Roz from Monsters Inc During times like this I recognize the greatness of Rodney Dangerfield, Flip Wilson, George Carlin, Phyllis Diller, Moms Mabley, Alfred E. Neuman and countless other comedians; all of whom would be perfect in this role!!! Laughter is great for one's health; politics....Nah!!
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Post by UConnChapette on Jan 25, 2021 11:55:03 GMT -5
Bernie is getting a kick out of these but I take your point. So, any objection if I move this to "Off Topic"? Or if it turns too political, "Pickin Bones"?
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Post by Deleted on Jan 25, 2021 11:56:21 GMT -5
Bernie is getting a kick out of these but I take your point. So, any objection if I move this to "Off Topic"? Or if it turns too political, "Pickin Bones"? That's a great idea; just to be safe......
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Post by semper on Jan 25, 2021 12:29:11 GMT -5
Geeze. It was supposed to be funny. I'm sorry. Meant nothing by it.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 25, 2021 12:47:14 GMT -5
Geeze. It was supposed to be funny. I'm sorry. Meant nothing by it. You're all good, but present day politics aren't!!!! We need more comedians in this world!!
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Post by chicagogg on Jan 25, 2021 12:48:56 GMT -5
Geeze. It was supposed to be funny. I'm sorry. Meant nothing by it. Semper, no worries....yours was quite amusing! However, I take Swash's point, as social media memes can start one way and just as quickly turn into something else.
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Post by knightsbridgeaz on Jan 25, 2021 18:52:33 GMT -5
Bernie is getting a kick out of these but I take your point. So, any objection if I move this to "Off Topic"? Or if it turns too political, "Pickin Bones"? Just to say something else positive, apparently some shirts were made by someone within the greater Bernie universe and sold to benefit charities for seniors in Vermont. They apparently sold out. While I agree with the principle that this could be taken to have political overtones - and at least one poster took it that way - in the world out there I have not seen any evidence of it being used that way. Sadly, as others have said, things are very polarized.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 25, 2021 19:58:01 GMT -5
Bernie is getting a kick out of these but I take your point. So, any objection if I move this to "Off Topic"? Or if it turns too political, "Pickin Bones"? Oh Jesus, this is BAD? If this keeps up; Bernie will have more social media followers than Paige and I can't handle that!!!
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