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p.2 #1 · Court of leaves

jsdill wrote:
Mystifying, these fellows.

...Jordan

Don't forget, there are people who think Jerry Lewis and fart jokes are funny!

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Oct 30, 2007 at 12:06 AM

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p.2 #2 · Court of leaves

Osai wrote:
jsdill wrote:
Mystifying, these fellows.

...Jordan

Don't forget, there are people who think Jerry Lewis and fart jokes are funny!

He was... and they are.

Jeez, it's stuffy around here.

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Nov 02, 2007 at 01:36 AM

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p.2 #3 · Court of leaves

Just to keep this thread going, I like slapstick too Tom. lol

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Nov 02, 2007 at 04:35 AM

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p.2 #4 · Court of leaves

You said: "Ok, so less than a few on PI & DA have a sense of humor, I can accept that, but what does "Court of Leaves" mean...Why is the title of every one of this person's posts..."

For the record, to answer your question is the only reason I entered this tiresome thread.

Had you regularly followed what is posted in this forum you would not have had to ask that (assuming you were serious) - but of course that is only an opinion.

I really am not interested in who thinks what is funny. Nor is any personal theory tied to my lack of interest.

...Jordan

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Nov 02, 2007 at 08:26 AM

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p.2 #5 · Court of leaves

Fair enough, Jordan.

Again, no disrespect intended. I've had my fun on this thread and will allow it to die if that is it's destiny.

Have a great day.

greg

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Nov 02, 2007 at 04:26 PM

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p.2 #6 · Court of leaves

I finally figured out why some people didn't "get" it. Here is the explanation - The posted image is of a "tennis" court with "leaves" on it! See, it IS funny when you know what to look for! Obviously if you thought it was "trash" on the "ground", you would not have gotten the joke.

I took the attached photo recently while awaiting my hearing for some aperture-related crimes. I think it might clear up a lot of misunderstanding about this whole issue.

Have a nice day!

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Nov 03, 2007 at 03:16 AM

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p.2 #7 · Court of leaves

Die thread, die!

...Jordan

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Nov 03, 2007 at 06:48 AM

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p.2 #8 · Court of leaves

That is too funny, Davis. I was thinking of something identical to that if I were to post a "Court of Leaves 2".

I am glad you got to it first

Nicely played.

greg

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Nov 03, 2007 at 06:58 AM

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p.2 #9 · Court of leaves

I'm sorry Jordan, can't let this one die just yet. Cuz I gotta toss in my two cents and confirm that no, that pic was not funny. More like an incredibly lame attempt at being funny and failing completely.

Now Greg, if you had posted what Davis did and made a good-natured apology to Jordan saying you hope he doesn't mind, probably everyone including Jordan would've had a good laugh and agreed it was funny. But instead you basically posted a bad photo of a fence, showing very little of a tennis court and even fewer leaves and thought that everyone should "get it". Worse yet, you attack Jordan without provocation, and proclaim yourself to be humorous while the rest of us on the PI&DA board are without it. Again, I'm failing to see the humor in that.

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Nov 07, 2007 at 07:24 PM

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p.2 #10 · Court of leaves

to each their own, "IronBear", but I recommend you re-read (or read for the first time) the entire thread...you will see that (most of) your comments are without merit.

I was surprised at the PMs I have received thanking me for this thread. I guess people were getting tired of the usual "court of leaves" and were pleasantly surprised with my "humorous" take on it.

BTW, I have nothing bad to say to Jordan, I think even he will state that based on our mutual respect.

Respectfully

greg

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Nov 07, 2007 at 11:25 PM

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p.2 #11 · Court of leaves

IronBear wrote:
I'm sorry Jordan, can't let this one die just yet. Cuz I gotta toss in my two cents and confirm that no, that pic was not funny. More like an incredibly lame attempt at being funny and failing completely.

Now Greg, if you had posted what Davis did and made a good-natured apology to Jordan saying you hope he doesn't mind, probably everyone including Jordan would've had a good laugh and agreed it was funny. But instead you basically posted a bad photo of a fence, showing very little of a tennis court and even fewer leaves and thought that everyone should "get it". Worse yet, you attack Jordan without provocation, and proclaim yourself to be humorous while the rest of us on the PI&DA board are without it. Again, I'm failing to see the humor in that.

Well said.

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Nov 10, 2007 at 01:40 PM

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p.2 #12 · Court of leaves

What a surprise...Osai agrees with the anti-Greg sentiment - didn't see that coming

how many times do I have to say that the PI & DA board needs an infusion of TIC humor

Anyway, thanks to IronBear and Osai for the bump. I was gonna let it move silently to the 2nd page (if that ever happens on this board), but thanks to you 2, it may go on living...

greg

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Nov 10, 2007 at 05:16 PM

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p.2 #13 · Court of leaves

gheller wrote:
What a surprise...Osai agrees with the anti-Greg sentiment - didn't see that coming

how many times do I have to say that the PI & DA board needs an infusion of TIC humor

Anyway, thanks to IronBear and Osai for the bump. I was gonna let it move silently to the 2nd page (if that ever happens on this board), but thanks to you 2, it may go on living...

greg

I'd hazard a guess that you are a contrarian.

If you're tired of the thread why not just delete it?

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Nov 11, 2007 at 04:05 PM

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p.2 #14 · Court of leaves

no, too much good stuff to delete. if it dies into the next page, fine by me, though

if you re-read, there are as many that agree with me than otherwise.

(not counting the several PMs that thanked me for putting some perspective on the whole "court" phenomenon)

greg

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Nov 11, 2007 at 06:03 PM

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p.2 #15 · Court of leaves

other people agree with you? oh well I must've been wrong all along if random interweb people disagree with me. what was i thinking?

I know you don't see it and never will, but take it from those of us who aren't lame, your sense of humor is kinda like listening to Bob Saget's jokes from reruns of "Full House". And I have no doubt there's people that enjoy that cheesy sense of humor, but it's not mine and it's definitely not a whoooole lot of other people's. The difference between us is, I don't insist that you guys in the Full House crowd see things my way. If you think a fence is funny, good for you. But don't get your panties all in a bunch when other people don't - especially the guy you're making fun of.

-Ethan

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Nov 12, 2007 at 05:56 PM

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p.2 #16 · Court of leaves

Thanks for the bump, "IronBear"

I think we can let the people make their own decisions - neither you nor I have the right to "judge the humor quality" of this board.

Leave it alone (or bump it up again, I won't mind)

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Nov 12, 2007 at 06:13 PM

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p.2 #17 · Court of leaves

While I got the joke and I'll admit I read pages 1, 2 and then skipped to the last I tend to agree with those who say it was a poorly done joke. (I'm sorry if this has already been said.) Here is why: The leaves and the court aren't the primary focus in this photo. It's a roller thing hanging on a fence, and a fence with green bushes behind it. I would say most people on FM are photographers and appreciate photos. Therefore if you want to do a joke, post a photo with the objects from the joke as the primary focus. With that being said good idea coming up with the joke!

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Nov 12, 2007 at 06:18 PM

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p.2 #18 · Court of leaves

Hi nylad.

For the record, I just googled "tennis court leaves" and that is the image I found.

Purely for the jest of the matter - no photographic merit intended

Thank you for reminding some (read just above) that some do appreciate the humor

greg

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Nov 12, 2007 at 06:58 PM

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p.2 #19 · Court of leaves

Greg,

I saw the photo and didnt get it, I thought I would read the thread and then maybe I would get it or someone would explain it. Neither happened

I still dont get it...what am I missing...for some reason I care....must be all that coffee

mark

mark

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Nov 12, 2007 at 07:05 PM

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p.2 #20 · Court of leaves

Hi Mark...don't read too much into it. Some "negative nancys" are, that wasn't my intention.

It was simply a play on words referring to one of the more prolific posters on this board whose topic always reads something like, "xxxx, court of leaves".

I am amazed at the response, and a bit complimented

greg

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Nov 12, 2007 at 07:25 PM

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p.2 #21 · Court of leaves

gheller wrote:
neither you nor I have the right to "judge the humor quality" of this board.

Interesting statement Greg. Especially considering your other comments on this thread:

gheller wrote:
I've decided that there is nobody on the PI & DA board that has a sense of humor.
oh well

gheller wrote:
Ok, so less than a few on PI & DA have a sense of humor

Gee, can you get any more hypocritical? What's that? You say "yes, yes you *can* be more hypocritical?" How so friend?

gheller wrote:
how many times do I have to say that the PI & DA board needs an infusion of TIC humor

Well to answer your question, that'd be 3 times. Well, 4 if you consider you quoted yourself once too.

So what did we learn here? FM forum quotes > your memory. Take notes.

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Nov 12, 2007 at 09:29 PM

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p.2 #22 · Court of leaves

IronBear,

I think we also learned that if you are negative about people you get lots of views/updates to your post. Hmmmmm.. I wonder if this could help when I post my photos... ;-)

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Nov 12, 2007 at 11:21 PM

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p.2 #23 · Court of leaves

Ironbear - touche (but, I am touched that you spent the time reviewing my posts and cared enough to cut and paste). BTW, you really need to get out more...

nylad - good point...I'll have to remember that in the future

greg

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Nov 13, 2007 at 12:59 AM

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p.2 #24 · Court of leaves

Hmmz. Even references to this thread are not appreciated elsewhere. And only Jordan responded. To me, this sheds new light on the humor of these forums.

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Nov 21, 2007 at 10:15 PM

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p.2 #25 · Court of leaves

Wow, I guess Jordan is showing his true colors now (no pun intended).

It seems that he deleted the "sorcerer" thread because many people were calling him on his "holier than thou" attitude.

I guess he realized that there were more members out there that felt like I do and less that feel like he does.

Viva free speech!

OTOH, it really is a shame...most of his work is fantastic. It it weren't for the attitude (and the relentless cramming of "the Court" down our proverbial throats) I would have nothing but respect for him.

Edited on Dec 20, 2007 at 12:12 AM

Nov 28, 2007 at 07:17 AM


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