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Special Needs Talent Show '09

  • 08-06-2014 10:00pm
    #1
    Firewalkwithme
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,066 ✭✭✭


    THESE are the people who should be on tv, tugging our heart strings and bringing tears to our eyes. Not the cretins on Britains Got Talent and the X Factor. Anyone who finds this remotely funny must be sick.



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  • #2
    MRnotlob606
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,642 ✭✭✭MRnotlob606


    OP I don't know why you should mention about people finding this funny, you've now just giving people Ideas and now people will laugh. Reverse Psychology.


  • #3
    kneemos
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 20,592 ✭✭✭✭kneemos


    Is it intended to be funny?


  • #4
    Firewalkwithme
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,066 ✭✭✭Firewalkwithme


    MRnotlob606 wrote: »
    OP I don't know why you should mention about people finding this funny, you've now just giving people Ideas and now people will laugh. Reverse Psychology.

    I said it because there are people out there who would laugh at this instead of finding it inspiring.

    I didn't want any smart ass comments unless they were directed at the trashy tv shows I mentioned.


  • #5
    wazky
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,516 ✭✭✭wazky


    Cartoon_Head wrote: »
    I said it because there are people out there who would laugh at this instead of finding it inspiring.

    I didn't want any smart ass comments unless they were directed at the trashy tv shows I mentioned.

    What do you want to discuss then?, how.unfunny this is?


  • #6
    Firewalkwithme
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,066 ✭✭✭Firewalkwithme


    kneemos wrote: »
    Is it intended to be funny?

    No, it's not.


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  • #7
    forgotten password
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,094 ✭✭✭forgotten password


    ideal


  • #8
    KeithM89
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,557 ✭✭✭KeithM89


    Haha, thats hilarious.


  • #9
    anncoates
    Closed Accounts Posts: 13,925 ✭✭✭✭anncoates


    Slightly ironic use of the word cretin there


  • #10
    Firewalkwithme
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,066 ✭✭✭Firewalkwithme


    wazky wrote: »
    What do you want to discuss then?, how.unfunny this is?

    My point was that we have to put up with talentless cretins on the likes of Britains got Talent when we should be paying more attention to the efforts made by these people and those who support and mentor them.


  • #11
    Firewalkwithme
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,066 ✭✭✭Firewalkwithme


    KeithM89 wrote: »
    Haha, thats hilarious.

    I'll add you to the sick in the head list so....

    Enjoy X Factor.


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  • #12
    wazky
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,516 ✭✭✭wazky


    Cartoon_Head wrote: »
    I'll add you to the sick in the head list so....

    Enjoy X Factor.

    That's a fairly specific list isn't it?


  • #13
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 15,814 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    So what you're saying op is that humour isn't subjective. That if someone finds something funny in something you don't then they are wrong. Are you actively discriminating by saying that no one can find humour in the video, even if its not at the expense of the individuals performing?


  • #14
    kneemos
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 20,592 ✭✭✭✭kneemos


    Cartoon_Head wrote: »
    My point was that we have to put up with talentless cretins on the likes of Britains got Talent when we should be paying more attention to the efforts made by these people and those who support and mentor them.

    Not at all patronising.


  • #15
    kneemos
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 20,592 ✭✭✭✭kneemos


    Cartoon_Head wrote: »
    I'll add you to the sick in the head list so....

    Enjoy X Factor.

    Maybe he has a disability.


  • #16
    Firewalkwithme
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,066 ✭✭✭Firewalkwithme


    Deleted User wrote: »
    So what you're saying op is that humour isn't subjective. That if someone finds something funny in something you don't then they are wrong. Are you actively discriminating by saying that no one can find humour in the video, even if its not at the expense of the individuals performing?

    Some things just aren't funny. Simple.


  • #17
    Super-Rush
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,473 ✭✭✭✭Super-Rush


    Cartoon_Head wrote: »
    My point was that we have to put up with talentless cretins on the likes of Britains got Talent when we should be paying more attention to the efforts made by these people and those who support and mentor them.

    I wouldn't be the biggest fan of BGT but last years winners were excellent and so were this years.


  • #18
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 15,814 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    Cartoon_Head wrote: »
    Some things just aren't funny. Simple.

    If art is subjective then there's humour to be found in everything.


  • #19
    Firewalkwithme
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,066 ✭✭✭Firewalkwithme


    kneemos wrote: »
    Maybe he has a disability.

    Or maybe I can see that these people while restricted either physically or mentally are human beings just like you and I.


  • #20
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 15,814 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    Cartoon_Head wrote: »
    Or maybe I can see that these people while restricted either physically or mentally are human beings just like you and I.

    Do you need a hand getting off that high horse


  • #21
    Firewalkwithme
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,066 ✭✭✭Firewalkwithme


    Deleted User wrote: »
    If art is subjective then there's humour to be found in everything.

    This isn't about art. This is about people being the best they can be.


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  • #22
    KeithM89
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,557 ✭✭✭KeithM89


    Cartoon_Head wrote: »
    I'll add you to the sick in the head list so....

    Enjoy X Factor.

    Cheers.
    They should do a special needs X Factor next year, so we can both enjoy it.


  • #23
    wazky
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,516 ✭✭✭wazky


    Cartoon_Head wrote: »
    This isn't about art. This is about people being the best they can be.

    You sound like an advert for a charity.


  • #24
    Firewalkwithme
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,066 ✭✭✭Firewalkwithme


    Deleted User wrote: »
    Do you need a hand getting off that high horse

    I see what you did there.


  • #25
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 15,814 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    Cartoon_Head wrote: »
    This isn't about art. This is about people being the best they can be.

    So if you have special needs then taking part in something like this is being the best they can be but if someone without special needs does it then what's it called? I would assume that it was art, no matter who does it.


  • #26
    kneemos
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 20,592 ✭✭✭✭kneemos


    This is weird.


  • #27
    kneemos
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 20,592 ✭✭✭✭kneemos


    [Deleted User] wrote: »
    So if you have special needs then taking part in something like this is being the best they can be but if someone without special needs does it then what's it called? I would assume that it was art, no matter who does it.

    The OP is being extremely patronising but doesn't see it.


  • #28
    Firewalkwithme
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,066 ✭✭✭Firewalkwithme


    Deleted User wrote: »
    So if you have special needs then taking part in something like this is being the best they can be but if someone without special needs does it then what's it called? I would assume that it was art, no matter who does it.

    Talentless twats are reveered in our society just because they can throw a few shapes or sing a cover version out of key.

    There is no equality for people like this. If they were to appear on one of the so called mainsteam talent shows the best they could hope for is the cynical sympathy vote before being dumped out at the earliest opportunity.

    There is no level playing field.


  • #29
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 15,814 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    Cartoon_Head wrote: »
    Talentless twats are reveered in our society just because they can throw a few shapes or sing a cover version out of key.

    There is no equality for people like this. If they were to appear on one of the so called mainsteam talent shows the best they could hope for is the cynical sympathy vote before being dumped out at the earliest opportunity.

    There is no level playing field.

    Could you get any more patronising? You do realise that you are the only person in this thread looking down on those with special needs. That you think that someone with genuine talent who has special needs would only get a sympathy vote says it all really.


  • #30
    wazky
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,516 ✭✭✭wazky


    3/10

    Nice try though OP


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  • #31
    Firewalkwithme
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,066 ✭✭✭Firewalkwithme


    Deleted User wrote: »
    Could you get any more patronising? You do realise that you are the only person in this thread looking down on those with special needs. That you think that someone with genuine talent who has special needs would only get a sympathy vote says it all really.

    I am not looking down on them. Society as a whole is.

    Tell me, have you watched all of the video and if so what did you think of it?


  • #32
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 15,814 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    Cartoon_Head wrote: »
    I am not looking down on them. Society as a whole is.

    Tell me, have you watched all of the video and if so what did you think of it?

    You're looking down on everyone else and then suggesting that the people in the video wouldn't be able to appear on something like BGT because they'd only get sympathy votes. You're the one who seems to think the people in the video aren't good enough for real talent shows.


  • #33
    Firewalkwithme
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,066 ✭✭✭Firewalkwithme


    wazky wrote: »
    3/10

    Nice try though OP

    Thanks.


  • #34
    Firewalkwithme
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,066 ✭✭✭Firewalkwithme


    Deleted User wrote: »
    You're looking down on everyone else and then suggesting that the people in the video would t be able to appear on simeth

    What's "simeth"?


  • #35
    dj jarvis
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,485 ✭✭✭dj jarvis


    wazky wrote: »
    3/10

    Nice try though OP

    how dare you!!!
    this is piss poor, 1 out of 10 , and im being generous


  • #36
    Firewalkwithme
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,066 ✭✭✭Firewalkwithme


    dj jarvis wrote: »
    how dare you!!!
    this is piss poor, 1 out of 10 , and im being generous

    Now you are just being unkind.


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  • #37
    wazky
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,516 ✭✭✭wazky


    dj jarvis wrote: »
    how dare you!!!
    this is piss poor, 1 out of 10 , and im being generous

    In fairness he got the YouTube link to work and it's not in text speak, better than recent attempts.


  • #38
    Cienciano
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,329 ✭✭✭✭Cienciano


    kneemos wrote: »
    The OP is being extremely patronising but doesn't see it.

    I think the OP knows exactly what they're doing here.


  • #39
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 15,814 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    Cienciano wrote: »
    I think the OP knows exactly what they're doing here.

    You can just picture then sitting back in their chair and patting themselves on the back for what a great inclusive individual they are.


  • #40
    ElvisChrist6
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 595 ✭✭✭ElvisChrist6


    Cartoon_Head wrote: »
    I said it because there are people out there who would laugh at this instead of finding it inspiring.

    I didn't want any smart ass comments unless they were directed at the trashy tv shows I mentioned.

    Honestly all joking aside, what exactly is inspiring about it? They're doing something, good for them? I genuinely am asking what is inspiring. They mostly seem to be mentally handicapped, I don't think I've ever seen one of them not be happy and enjoy themselves - I'm sure it happens, but I doubt it's uncommon for a handicapped person to do something they enjoy. This is pretty normal I'm sure, and to be honest, the Tequila fella was gas.

    Also, it doesn't matter what you want people to say, that's not how this works. Do you think if this was on telly instead of those you or anyone else would watch it each week, unless they're looking for a laugh? It's not inspiring, it's mentally handicapped people doing what they do.


  • #41
    Firewalkwithme
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,066 ✭✭✭Firewalkwithme


    Deleted User wrote: »
    You can just picture then sitting back in their chair and patting themselves on the back for what a great inclusive individual they are.

    Since I am a victim of that awful drug Thalidomide, that is quite impossible.


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  • #42
    Jesus Wept
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    I want whatever you're on op.


  • #43
    skippy15
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,605 ✭✭✭skippy15


    ElvisChrist6 wrote: »
    Honestly all joking aside, what exactly is inspiring about it? They're doing something, good for them? I genuinely am asking what is inspiring. They mostly seem to be mentally handicapped, I don't think I've ever seen one of them not be happy and enjoy themselves - I'm sure it happens, but I doubt it's uncommon for a handicapped person to do something they enjoy. This is pretty normal I'm sure, and to be honest, the Tequila fella was gas.

    Also, it doesn't matter what you want people to say, that's not how this works. Do you think if this was on telly instead of those you or anyone else would watch it each week, unless they're looking for a laugh? It's not inspiring, it's mentally handicapped people doing what they do.

    Agreed. It is only entertaining to the general public I feel in a humorous way as opposed to a talent way. There are plenty of shows that illustrate these individuals in a true light for their talents such as retarded policeman on youtube, spastacus, undateables, and documentary on RTE a while back.

    These individuals performed to their maximum and credit to them, but from an entertainment value their are better shows out there. Although Xfactor is not one of them!


  • #44
    Un Croissant
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,052 ✭✭✭Un Croissant


    0/10

    Didn't laugh once.

    To be fair, I didn't watch it.


  • #45
    Firewalkwithme
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,066 ✭✭✭Firewalkwithme


    Un Croissant wrote: »
    0/10

    Didn't laugh once.

    To be fair, I didn't watch it.

    It's fu*king hilarious :D


  • #46
    Bipolar Joe
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,443 ✭✭✭Bipolar Joe


    The only thing funnier than this thread is the video.


  • #47
    Duckworth_Luas
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,734 ✭✭✭Duckworth_Luas


    Who do people think are the most talented performers in the video?

    I'm going to go for the MC, Yusupha the ventriloquist, didn't see his lips move once.


  • #48
    endacl
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,412 ✭✭✭✭endacl


    Cartoon_Head wrote: »
    . Anyone who finds this remotely funny must be sick.

    I giggled at the comedians. Was that bad?


  • #49
    AlanS181824
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 5,575 ✭✭✭AlanS181824


    Fair play to them.

    Massive Kudos


  • #50
    lertsnim
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,841 ✭✭✭lertsnim


    Cartoon_Head wrote: »
    My point was that we have to put up with talentless cretins on the likes of Britains got Talent when we should be paying more attention to the efforts made by these people and those who support and mentor them.

    That would also be **** tv like all of the talent shows on tv.
    kneemos wrote: »
    Not at all patronising.

    Indeed.


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