When was the last time you were genuinely impressed by something?

El Guapo! · 02-06-2010 02:22PM #1

It seems that nowadays everybody is kind of de-sensitised to everything. We've basically seen it all in the movies and nothing really impresses/shocks us anymore. Another gangland murder......meh........water found on mars.....who cares.......HSE fúcks up something........whats new.....

So my question is, when was the last time something genuinely impressed/shocked you?
It can be as serious or as light-hearted as you like.
For me it has to be when I saw this guy for the first time

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TcKLCADjjao

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TcKLCADjjao

starbelgrade · 02-06-2010 02:25PM

when was the last time something genuinely impressed/shocked you?

Driving through Longford one day... it's the most illiterate town in Ireland & has a large population of African immigrants - not shocking in itself, but what was, is that someone had hung a banner off one of the bridges, saying; "NIGERS OUT".

Sea Sharp · 02-06-2010 02:25PM

Probably this guy:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X_NI_S9C57g

Or this guy:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aZpD0btOZx8

consultech · 02-06-2010 02:26PM

Each and every day during my morning whizz.

thebigbiffo · 02-06-2010 02:29PM

that at the end of prime time the other night they had a rolling list of towns where child porn had been downloaded, and 2 of my closest country towns were on the list. in fact, almost every mid-sized town in the country was on it.

now that's f'uckin shocking

o1s1n · 02-06-2010 02:37PM

thebigbiffo wrote: »

that at the end of prime time the other night they had a rolling list of towns where child porn had been downloaded, and 2 of my closest country towns were on the list. in fact, almost every mid-sized town in the country was on it.

now that's f'uckin shocking

You were genuinely impressed by the amount of child porn found in mid sized towns?

easyeason3 · 02-06-2010 02:38PM

When I saw Riverdance on the Eurovision I was really impressed. I was only a teenager but I remember thinking that they were going to make bags of money.

And the last time I was in Dingle watching the sun set. Amazing.

starbelgrade · 02-06-2010 02:41PM

So my question is, when was the last time something genuinely impressed/shocked you

?

o1s1n wrote: »

You were genuinely impressed by the amount of child porn found in mid sized towns?

Hmmm.

Indubitable · 02-06-2010 02:41PM

Yore ma, last night?

02-06-2010 02:41PM

Ping pong balls in Amsterdam spring to mind.

brummytom · 02-06-2010 02:42PM

I was at the regional fleadh a few weeks ago, I had a wander round some of the competitions. Some of the people really impressed me, and I don't impress easily

Sugar Free · 02-06-2010 02:43PM

There's a guy who trains in the same gym as me who I also recognise from the area I grew up in.

He has a condition - I'm not sure of the name - where his limbs are at odd angles. He needs crutches to walk and even then it's difficult.

Yet every time I'm in there I see him training. Sometimes it takes him five minutes just to get into position before beginning, I dread to think how long a full session takes.

It really has to be seen to fully appreciate it, truly inspirational.

migozarad · 02-06-2010 02:44PM

Was cycling to Bansha yesterday evening,near the Glen of Aherlow,and the picturesque countryside was a joy to behold.
Despite being a Tipp man,Pat Horgan's 2nd goal (from open play) last Sunday for Cork (hurlers;for you ''palers'' among us) was fantastic.Tipp's response was not.......

Standard Toaster · 02-06-2010 02:46PM

Georgia Salpa's tits.

mailforkev · 02-06-2010 02:48PM

Sky+ and the iPhone still impress me.

Also there are little baby ducklings in the lake in Blackrock Park that are cheering me up each lunchtime this week.

Unfortunately I can't think of anything that genuinely shocks me any more.

vodafoneproblem · 02-06-2010 02:48PM

That's pretty impressive alright, OP. Btw, the guy reminds me of Jason Newsted when he has the mic up to his mouth.

alwaysadub · 02-06-2010 02:53PM

Every time i see my little niece,who's about a year and a half. I only get to see her maybe once a month,but every time i see her she's totally changed and has learnt loads of new things. She's such a hard little nut-nothing ever phases her!

I know all kids do the same,but i'm biased

AnonoBoy · 02-06-2010 02:58PM

Bought a pack of ham slices the last day with one of those resealable thingies on it and it actually worked.

I was impressed and that's how sad my life is right now.

Banned Account · 02-06-2010 03:03PM

The last time I was really impressed was when a group of battle trained soldiers with scant regard for their own saftey and armed only with fully automatic weapons, boarded a boat and confronted a gang of vicious, stick wielding thugs .... (I know, I know - couldn't resist)

Seriously though, watched a programme not so long ago about the people in Haiti and how they are faring out in the aftermath of the earthquake. Despite all the suffering and the fact that they haven't a pot to piss in, there are some truly inspirational stories of man's humanity to man.

For this reason, I have decided not to bawl an moan about our own financial woes for two weeks - admit it or not, we don't have a bad lot in the grand scheme of things.

Wazdakka · 02-06-2010 03:08PM

kingofthe3rdyrs wrote: »

Yore ma, last night?

My ma?

Ooooohhhh.... Now I get it..

HA HA HA HA HA....

You are saying that you had sex with my mother last night,
and that you were impressed by it...

AH HA HA HA HA HA HA..
Loooooooooooooooooooooooooooooolllllllll.

That is just so witty and intelligent.
Remind me to nominate you for post of the year.
Seriously,

Where did you hear that joke?
I never knew that using the suggestion of sex with somebody else's mother could be so funny.
Have you ever considered a career in comedy writing?
You could use that post as part of your C.V

Oh wow, a sarcastomete.. BOOOOOM!

anniehoo · 02-06-2010 03:10PM

A dog donated blood in work today. He lay as still as a board for 20 minutes while a unit of blood was taken from him. Im always impressed how animals put their trust in you even though they havent a rashers if its good or bad for them.He amazed me today.:D

Hopefully that doggys blood will help some other familys pet recover from an op or a road traffic accident quickly!

Michael B · 02-06-2010 03:12PM

anniehoo wrote: »

A dog donated blood in work today. He lay as still as a board for 20 minutes while a unit of blood was taken from him. Im always impressed how animals put their trust in you even though they havent a rashers if its good or bad for them.He amazed me today.:D

Hopefully that doggys blood will help some other familys pet recover from an op or a road traffic accident quickly!

There's something in my eye...

That's lovely.

keano_afc · 02-06-2010 03:19PM

Like somebody posted earlier, I always get immpressed by the sheer amount of knowledge toddlers can soak up. My niece on my wifes side in incredible, she's only gone 2 but can count to 20, has a better level of Irish than most junior cert students and can put her own shoes on. Her level of intelligence always impresses me.

PeterIanStaker · 02-06-2010 03:20PM

anniehoo wrote: »

A dog donated blood in work today. He lay as still as a board for 20 minutes while a unit of blood was taken from him. Im always impressed how animals put their trust in you even though they havent a rashers if its good or bad for them.He amazed me today.:D

Hopefully that doggys blood will help some other familys pet recover from an op or a road traffic accident quickly!

Now that is cool. Wow. And I've made 19 blood donations of my own. What a class dog.

Hank_Jones · 02-06-2010 03:21PM

consultech wrote: »

Each and every day during my morning whizz.

Just go to a clinic, they should be able to sort that out for you.

AnonoBoy · 02-06-2010 03:25PM

Wazdakka wrote: »

My ma?

Ooooohhhh.... Now I get it..

HA HA HA HA HA....

You are saying that you had sex with my mother last night,
and that you were impressed by it...

AH HA HA HA HA HA HA..
Loooooooooooooooooooooooooooooolllllllll.

That is just so witty and intelligent.
Remind me to nominate you for post of the year.
Seriously,

Where did you hear that joke?
I never knew that using the suggestion of sex with somebody else's mother could be so funny.
Have you ever considered a career in comedy writing?
You could use that post as part of your C.V

Oh wow, a sarcastomete.. BOOOOOM!

Maybe your mother just makes really nice cakes or something?

Banned Account · 02-06-2010 03:27PM

AnonoBoy wrote: »

Maybe your mother just makes really nice cakes or something?

Or maybe she just has nice buns ...

Biggins · 02-06-2010 03:32PM

Impressed?
The last time I set foot in Crumlin Hospital. The nurses and surrounding staff were excelent despite those above them on their backs daily making cuts.

Shocked?
THe last time I heard of how low a sentence a rapist got.