[LonnyP]

Sadly, lies and name calling have become acceptable to some.

[DPWM21]

Originally Posted by jebartle

Wouldn't it be great when truth really mattered??? I can remember in debate club when that was a priority, hmmm! The good ole days. Loved that show.

I do miss humor and truth. Lies mislead and people get upset.over things that are not true(!)…..almost like they are conditioned to be angry. I choose (to try to be positive and) happy; an old saying ‘I’d rather be happy than ‘right’ comes to mind.

[fdpaq0580]

Originally Posted by DPWM21

I do miss humor and truth. Lies mislead and people get upset.over things that are not true(!)…..almost like they are conditioned to be angry. I choose (to try to be positive and) happy; an old saying ‘I’d rather be happy than ‘right’ comes to mind.

Not sure I agree, but I guess it depends on the circumstances. Like two cows walking up the ramp into the abattoir. One thinks they are visiting Sleeping Beauty's Castle. The other is looking for a way out before its too late.

[SHIBUMI]

Your personal truth is the only truth in life.....everything else is conjecture....... SHIBUMI


Besides. Americans can't handle the truth!!!! Thats why there is so much conjecture..........

Originally Posted by jebartle

Wouldn't it be great when truth really mattered??? I can remember in debate club when that was a priority, hmmm! The good ole days. Loved that show.

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by SaucyJim

Pontius Pilate, eh? I feel for him. He invented Pilates all those years ago and did not live long enough to collect any royalties.

Two things of note about The Gong Show: Howie Mandel & The Unknown Comic.

I don't think Howie Mandel was ever on The Gong Show...

[zummy]

I still remember the day I was told “irregardless” is not a word😉

[DPWM21]

Maybe we can’t find ‘truth’ …….but lies and liars
need to addressed and called out.

Enough lies, some segments of society and individuals become more tolerant of lies and liars. It’s the new normal for some groups. Like the ‘frog in the water’ on a stove….where water starts cold and gradually heats and will eventually boil, the frog is unaware.

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by zummy

I still remember the day I was told “irregardless” is not a word😉

Actually it is a word and is in the Merriam Webster dictionary. Google it.

[Bill14564]

Originally Posted by Stu from NYC

Actually it is a word and is in the Merriam Webster dictionary. Google it.

Good advice:

There is such a word, however. It is still used primarily in speech, although it can be found from time to time in edited prose. Its reputation has not risen over the years, and it is still a long way from general acceptance. Use regardless instead.

[SoCalGal]

Originally Posted by fdpaq0580

I seem to recall that The Gong Show "acts" were not real acts. Just the same cast members pretending to be various outrageous acts and everyone was in on it.

The statement that the acts on The Gong Show were not real and were merely cast members pretending to be outrageous acts is false.

The Gong Show, created by Chuck Barris, featured a variety of genuine contestants who performed acts ranging from the absurd to the genuinely talented. While the show had a comedic and chaotic atmosphere, the performers were real individuals showcasing their unique talents or eccentricities. The premise of the show was to celebrate these acts, regardless of their quality, and the audience tuned in to witness the unpredictability of the performances, which often led to humorous outcomes when contestants were "gonged" off the stage.

The show's charm lay in its embrace of amateurism and the bizarre, with Barris himself often appearing disheveled and humorous, contributing to the overall absurdity of the program. The judges were typically celebrities who reacted to the acts in real-time, adding to the spontaneity of the show. Thus, while there may have been elements of theatricality and humor, the acts themselves were indeed real performances by actual contestants.

[fdpaq0580]

Originally Posted by Stu from NYC

Actually it is a word and is in the Merriam Webster dictionary. Google it.

A double negative.

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by fdpaq0580

A double negative.

Irregardless of that still going to use it when I feel it is appropriate.