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jimf

May 14 2003, 12:03 AM

Note from Bip: I split this off into its own thread 'cause it rocks. I love it when Jim can't sleep!

See,told ya he'd know.

Has anyone noticed (besides me,and I may be reaching here) that there also seem to be several other sub-types in most of the caterories and no one really fits into just any one category ? *This is for humor purposes*so bear with me. Examples:

Fence-sitters.: A group that seems to do just that.Never states an actual opinion.content to sit back and watch as events unfold without any actual involvement .Avoids any appearance of a connection to any individual or group.May be the "secret society" of squatchdom,gathering info and insights into the entire picture to possibly further their own project(s).
Non-commiters : Will not, under any circumstances,voice an opinion.Will try to agree with everyone and no one at the same time.Will avoid any form of controversy or heated discussion,as if it were the bubonic plague.Agrees with everyone about anything written or posted ever.Period.Will go to any extreme not to offend anyone.
The Secret group: This is the group within the group,that requires the loyalty and "cult" mentality of its members.What we belive goes.There is no room for dissention.Violaters will be prosecuted.(or at least flamed and kicked out of the group).With this group there is no "I" ,only "We" ."I" may control the group and set the policies.But only "We" can maintain control of the followers.
The I can't make up my mind what Bigfoot is so I'll change my mind more often than my underwear Goup : This group of loose knit individuals may have at one time been actual researchers who for whatever reason began to feel disenfranchised,ostracized,or just simply had some form of mental breakdown.The theorys or ideas proposed by this group can never be disproved because of its fluidity.If a UFO is sighted in an area of recent BF activity,then UFOs are the cause of bigfoot.If the footprints end somewhere before you can track them to the source then its because BF is a ghost as well.If Bigfoot disapears into the woods before your eyes,its because he was only here visiting from another plane of existence.(or possibly he was beamed back onboard the Enterprise).No proof,or verification is forthcoming from this group as they have nothing to prove.YOU are the one requred ny them to support your beliefs.
The Gullibles: Everything ever said about bigfoot is true.Evidence to the contrary does not matter.It was told to me by the friend of a friend of his cousins ex-brother in law,who heard it from his mailman.But I know who said it so it must be true.Not actualty ever having met the person.But why would they lie ? This is the reasoning behind this groups thought (or lack of ) process.There are no Hoaxers.There are no embellishments.And everything printed in the "Weekly world news " is 100% true.

There are several other types that come up as sub-categories.I fall in to one that I thought of that really comes off as quite funny.(or maybe not).The really funny part ? If you look around not only the BF community but the people around you as a whole,in your everyday life these categories do exist.And they make my life a little more fun everyday.

Fishbone35

May 14 2003, 06:06 AM

Way to go, Jim!

Bipto, you're right. Sleep deprivation seems to work well for dat boy.

BenThere_2

May 14 2003, 06:51 AM

Most excellent observation Dude.....

Keep it real.

As the Bigfoot World Turns ......so do it's participants.
I'm seeing stuff this year never before conceived.

You all right JimF

No matter what they say! :rolleyes:

Robert

Arkansan

May 14 2003, 09:08 AM

Oh no, not THEY, not THEM!

Good observations Jim. I've seen a lot of what you mentioned.

I have learned more about people types and personalities this past year than I ever wanted to.

But hey, I know who my real friends are now too.

ranshirl

May 14 2003, 10:17 AM

I agree with you Jimf and yeah me to Arkansan....some folks are nutts......

RobUstes

May 14 2003, 05:02 PM

Jim does some good schtuff when he's sleepy ...
I do my most creative schtuff when i'm sleepy and buzzin out on coffee

Most of the "Great Artists/poets" were insomniacs ...
Thomas Edison took 20 min cat naps, never slept more than an hour at a time ...

hey ! Maybe theres something to this ... REM cycle bad !?!?!?!?

Add to Jims "list" the Frothing EB Fringe ...

(you know who you are, titanium-boy

) and you can spot them really easy too !! They have red stains on thier fingers and on their jeans an shoes

jimf

May 14 2003, 07:22 PM

Your title's better than anything I could have thought of last night Bipto.Considering the lack of sleep I'm gettin since I went back to work,The book deal should be done by the end of the month.J/K.

Thanks all.I've got more in mind but they require some fine tuning.So have at it.

Leeloo Dallas

May 14 2003, 09:09 PM

Good job Jim. Don't forget the adamant unbelievers: there is no way that something that big is roaming our forests, we would have seen a dead one by now and the scientists would know.

jimf

May 14 2003, 09:47 PM

well if the "sleep deprivation theory" is true....(and yes its a Theory as appaarently the consensus is that it has a basis in reality.) This should be good,or failing that, at least moderately funny.

The "loophole" group : This is a group that no matter the discussion,Theory or idea,can find "evidence to the contrary.This group will spend hours, if not days cross referencing writen or posted materials.They will then do several Web searches which after reading all of the relevant material to the original statement or post.The present their own (sometimes skewed) version of the other possibilities.They will have several cross references of other materials stating nearly the exact opposite of what was originally presented.this group is extremely wary of hoaxes or possible hoaxes possibly from being to gullible in some of the related matters of the past.
The "false prophet" group : No way no how is our leader ever wrong.Everything our leader tells us is true.If we have a doubt about our leader we must smile and nod our head until we believe in the leader once again.The leader has taught us all, everything we know in this field.Follow the leader.
The second look group, aka the everywhere you look group :This group mostly consists of way too many people ,with way to much access to disposable cameras.Every photo taken has at least two previously unseen bigfoots in it.Even from the Sears Tower if you look at the picture when its developed you will clearly see two bigfoot ( bigfeetses ?) on top of the John Hanckock building.Staples is on a speed dial as the need for a red or green marker may occur at any time.Every photo ever taken by us,clearly shows evidence of a bigfoot passing.those marks on that tree ? Of course its not a deer rub.There are no deer here.Only Bigfoot.That old,rotten fallen tree ? No.That does not happen in nature.Only bigfoot could have pushed it over.Now repeat after me."If at first you don't see a bigfoot,switch to Kodak, and enjoy the moment."
The anything for a buck group : SEND MONEY NOW !! Once the Mantra of college age persons in an informal plea to thier parents has now been adopted by many in bigfoot research.See my unauthentic bigfoot print.Yours for only $50.What you get ? an autographed (literally "auto") picture of a Monster Truck.Caveat emptor is the word of the day.Like most late night advertisments and info-mercials these bargain givers sound waaaay more credible at two a.m. than they do at two p.m.Reasoning ? More folks are likely returning from the bar and more easily duped at two a.m. Ever noticed the lack of musical compilation albums being advertised at dinnertime ? Same reasoning applies to "authentic" bigfoot merchandise.

Odd ??? The first one reminds me of someone.Who could it be ?

bipto

May 14 2003, 10:12 PM

QUOTE(jimf @ May 14 2003, 10:47 PM)

The "false prophet" group : No way no how is our leader ever wrong.Everything our leader tells us is true.If we have a doubt about our leader we must smile and nod our head until we believe in the leader once again.The leader has taught us all, everything we know in this field.Follow the leader.

Well, that's my favorite group!

SkunkHunter

May 15 2003, 12:30 AM

QUOTE

Odd ??? The first one reminds me of someone.Who could it be

Sounds damn close to me sometimes. I find myself cross referencing much in anticipation of a flame war that never happens. I call it loading my magazines for future battle. I usually end up getting too much info and saying "ahh screw it, what were we discussing anyway?"

I think you should call the "Everywhere you look" folks the BLOBSQUATCHERS. That has a catchy sound to it. Blobsquatchers.

SkunkHunter

Arkansan

May 15 2003, 07:24 AM

Hey, this would be really funny if it wasn't true.

jimf

May 15 2003, 12:38 PM

QUOTE(SkunkHunter @ May 15 2003, 02:30 AM)

I think you should call the "Everywhere you look" folks the BLOBSQUATCHERS. That has a catchy sound to it. Blobsquatchers.

SkunkHunter

Ah but they,my friend are a group all their own.

THE Blobsquatchers : Look up in the sky,its a bird,its a plane,its a frog.....No its really bigfoot.Look closely behind the wing of that plane and you will see.I saw it right away.Standing next to the church.Hiding under the porch.Riding next to the dog in the back of the pickup.All Bigfoot. Whats that behind my wife,that she doesnt see ?Why, its Bigfoot of course.I'll wait and tell her later however as I don't want to frighten her now.Besides the gun is in the truck and it may not be ol' Hairy she decides to shoot.Statements from this group include such profound literature as "I go out I see a bigfoot,and sometimes I just decide to take the picture." There are many forms of reference to this group.They have clubs and have formed other groups to call their own.A possible explanation for their "sightings" is that the class bully ( the same guy that was picking on RB ?) has painted a pic of BF on thier glasses.They are the butts of many jokes in the BF community,but they do serve a purpose...which is to be the butts of many jokes.That blurry image of your cat sitting on the couch ? Go ahead and post it.Somewhere ,somehow ,The Blobsquatchers will see it and congradulate you on a job well done.

Discalimer: At no time were any photos or personalities harmed.All jokes were made by, or under the direct supervision of a trained professional.In the event of an actual Bigfoot sighting or original idea.You will be instructed where to go and what precautions to take.We control the Vertical.The horizontal.The light switch.And perhaps the refridgerator door.Thank you for choosing " A field guide to BF researchers",please drive through,and visit us again. Are we really sure my not sleeping is a good thing ????

Streamrunner

May 15 2003, 10:46 PM

good stuff Jim. Still laughing over Skunkhunter's prairie dog.....
them blobsquatchers... when their sasquatches start getting 3 inches high that's an omen too

Next thing you know they are hiding under tree bark.

May 16 2003, 02:07 AM

Thanks jim...

I needed that laugh!

believe22

May 16 2003, 03:17 AM

Good Morning Footers!

Well, well, well as I see it, this whole post narrows down to 2 choices:

1..... "It was a Vast Right Wing Conspiracy"

2..... "The One Armed Man did it"

I rest my case!!!!

P.S.... I would really like to know if Bigfoot when he or she used the "Poop Barn" at least took the time to put the toilet seat down.....

jimf

May 16 2003, 02:12 PM

Uhhh... Bipto ? "False prophet of the BFF" ??? Whats up with that ??? *keep nodding head and

...damn he's looking this way nod head faster ,smile bigger *

bipto

May 16 2003, 02:54 PM

You just noticed? That's for you, man!

May 16 2003, 04:56 PM

RB's posts are closing in on jim's posts...

RB just noticed that...

jimf

May 16 2003, 07:02 PM

I was gonna post one word in about six straight posts to remedy that but...well if I end up following behind that there RB guy,well there could be worse people to follow and very few better."I love you,man" (As RB thinks to himself " you're not getting my bud-light Johnny") *shameless commercial plug*

May 16 2003, 09:41 PM

Samie-same, bro...

Ummmm, is that your last cold one?

jimf

May 16 2003, 09:55 PM

Its like Doritos,they'll make more.

b2_

May 17 2003, 04:45 PM

QUOTE(jimf @ May 14 2003, 01:03 AM)

[*] The Gullibles: Everything ever said about bigfoot is true.Evidence to the contrary does not matter.It was told to me by the friend of a friend of his cousins ex-brother in law,who heard it from his mailman.But I know who said it so it must be true.Not actualty ever having met the person.But why would they lie ? This is the reasoning behind this groups thought (or lack of ) process.There are no Hoaxers.There are no embellishments.And everything printed in the "Weekly world news " is 100% true.
[/list] There are several other types that come up as sub-categories.I fall in to one that I thought of that really comes off as quite funny.(or maybe not).The really funny part ? If you look around not only the BF community but the people around you as a whole,in your everyday life these categories do exist.And they make my life a little more fun everyday.

Hey, its Ella!!!

May 18 2003, 12:03 AM

What did I tell ya'?

Gotta love that b2 bomber!!!

jimf

Nov 8 2003, 03:11 PM

A few additions......

The Know it alls:

The non-doers society:

The I used to be a fence sitter but was forced to choose sides group:

The humanizing animals group: to this group ..bigfoot/sasquatch ..who may already have a name("Charlie" ? is that you ? )..is turned into a humanlike joke insted of a human like creature.With cute names like " Monica" (can "Chandler" and "Ross" be far behind ? ) and fox,and Blackie...Soon upon successful completion of field studies and tests.."Ike" will take his role as the commander of the sasquatch militia..."Albert" will prove his intelligence with his involvement with the " Northwoods experiment" shifting the reality of his fellow bigfoots into the 4th dimension and back.The names assigned are as limitless as the other human traits given to them.The insanity continues in next weeks stunning chapter of " 50 years of Hilarity: Chronicles of the Weekly World News." [/LIST]

liebling

Nov 8 2003, 08:28 PM

QUOTE(jimf @ May 14 2003, 12:03 AM)

I can't make up my mind what Bigfoot is so I'll change my mind more often than my underwear Goup

eww! underwear goup? changing your underwear goup? i'm getting some sick visuals about what, exactly, underwear goup is.

great stuff jim, as usual. you should publish your rants.

gael

JonZ

Nov 14 2003, 09:36 AM

QUOTE(jimf @ May 14 2003, 12:03 AM)

And everything printed in the "Weekly world news " is 100% true.

Now wait a second, it isn't? Dang, and here I have thought that Bill Clinton and George Bush were meeting with Aliens in the White House!?

Jon

JayleeD

Nov 14 2003, 09:41 AM

Dang Jim, don't know how I missed this thread for so many days

.

Anyways, great job! I especially agree about the "know-it-alls".

jimf

Nov 14 2003, 03:52 PM

QUOTE(liebling @ Nov 8 2003, 09:28 PM)

eww! underwear goup? changing your underwear goup? i'm getting some sick visuals about what, exactly, underwear goup is.

Do ya really wanna know ..???

MountainLady

Feb 4 2004, 05:24 PM

*just a little itty bitty bump*

I love this thread

The BFF is a conglomeration of sooo many different types of personalities... all with one, common interest.

This is a good place, and one where I have made many, many good friends in a short amount of time.

Jim's list is fun... and true in a sense. Kinda fun to see which group we see ourselves in... and be able to sit back and laugh about it in good humor.

I like it

shaman

Jun 5 2005, 10:15 PM

:bump: :bump: :hvymtl:

Bfooter

Jun 5 2005, 11:43 PM

I guess I dont fit in anywhere here.

Got any more groups?

Huntster

Jun 5 2005, 11:53 PM

QUOTE(jimf @ May 14 2003, 12:03 AM)

[*]Fence-sitters.: A group that seems to do just that.Never states an actual opinion.content to sit back and watch as events unfold without any actual involvement .Avoids any appearance of a connection to any individual or group.May be the "secret society" of squatchdom,gathering info and insights into the entire picture to possibly further their own project(s).
[*]Non-commiters : Will not, under any circumstances,voice an opinion.Will try to agree with everyone and no one at the same time.Will avoid any form of controversy or heated discussion,as if it were the bubonic plague.Agrees with everyone about anything written or posted ever.Period.Will go to any extreme not to offend anyone.
[*] The Secret group: This is the group within the group,that requires the loyalty and "cult" mentality of its members.What we belive goes.There is no room for dissention.Violaters will be prosecuted.(or at least flamed and kicked out of the group).With this group there is no "I" ,only "We" ."I" may control the group and set the policies.But only "We" can maintain control of the followers.
[*] The I can't make up my mind what Bigfoot is so I'll change my mind more often than my underwear Goup : This group of loose knit individuals may have at one time been actual researchers who for whatever reason began to feel disenfranchised,ostracized,or just simply had some form of mental breakdown.The theorys or ideas proposed by this group can never be disproved because of its fluidity.If a UFO is sighted in an area of recent BF activity,then UFOs are the cause of bigfoot.If the footprints end somewhere before you can track them to the source then its because BF is a ghost as well.If Bigfoot disapears into the woods before your eyes,its because he was only here visiting from another plane of existence.(or possibly he was beamed back onboard the Enterprise).No proof,or verification is forthcoming from this group as they have nothing to prove.YOU are the one requred ny them to support your beliefs.
[*] The Gullibles: Everything ever said about bigfoot is true.Evidence to the contrary does not matter.It was told to me by the friend of a friend of his cousins ex-brother in law,who heard it from his mailman.But I know who said it so it must be true.Not actualty ever having met the person.But why would they lie ? This is the reasoning behind this groups thought (or lack of ) process.There are no Hoaxers.There are no embellishments.And everything printed in the "Weekly world news " is 100% true.
There are several other types that come up as sub-categories.I fall in to one that I thought of that really comes off as quite funny.(or maybe not)....

I thought I kinda fit with the fence sitters, and kinda with the non-committers.

But, ultimately, I'm also in a sub-category:

I'm in the wait-and-see category.

I believe they're out there, but even though I spend my share of time in the woods, I'll likely never see one.

I damned sure won't shoot, photograph, or capture one.

So my position is meaningless to anybody else but me.

Yeah!

Guy

Jun 6 2005, 08:20 AM

Guess you'd have to classify me as a fence sitter. I honestly don't know if bigfoot is real or not. I try to objectively weigh evidence, though I freely admit I ain't exactly Sherlock Holmes. I'm not nearly passionate enough about the subject to do any fieldwork. There are things that interest me more that I'd rather do. The field of sasquatchery seems to attract more than its fair share of screwballs and crackpots, con artists and good old fashioned morons, and I just don't have the patience anymore to deal with them. I'm getting to where I think people who present blobsquatches as definitive proof ought to be shot just on general principle. In fact, in this day of digital technology I don't see pictures as being very valuable. I guess my current attitude is "Show me the monkey or STF up." Of course, I'm way too lazy to go looking for the critter myself!

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