normiss 898 #1 July 25, 2012 Cause right now Skymama is nonplussed at my efforts. I heard the opening scene is a gas. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theonlyski 8 #2 July 25, 2012 Quote Cause right now Skymama is nonplussed at my efforts. I heard the opening scene is a gas. I hear the special effects were breath taking."I may be a dirty pirate hooker...but I'm not about to go stand on the corner." iluvtofly DPH -7, TDS 578, Muff 5153, SCR 14890 I'm an asshole, and I approve this message Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 140 #3 July 25, 2012 just don't be a joker about his wingsuit scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldwomanc6 60 #4 July 25, 2012 We shouldn't joke about this It's sad, all these people went to see a movie, and all they got to see were a few clips. lisa WSCR 594 FB 1023 CBDB 9 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 16 #5 July 25, 2012 Ohhhh, it's still to soon for me. But dark humor is what can get you thru dark times. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy9o8 2 #6 July 25, 2012 They're already shooting the sequel. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ianmdrennan 2 #7 July 25, 2012 1) It's never too soon. 2) Opening night of Batman, on our way to the movie, this winning statement was issued: Person1: "David Letterman ruined the end of the Batman movie" Person2: "No, some guy in Colorado did"Performance Designs Factory Team Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rick 67 #8 July 25, 2012 T-Shirt hell started already. " Pirating Movies Saves Lives"You can't be drunk all day if you don't start early! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #9 July 25, 2012 "How soon can we start Batman movie jokes?" To me, the question seems to always come down to the possibility of one of the victims or their survivors being in the audience. It's not whether or not you might offend somebody, but rather whether you'll further victimize somebody who has already suffered enough. I didn't hear anyone on this web site mention a relationship to any of the victims, so you're probably safe. However, there's another web site I frequent where one of the Mods is a good friend of the gal who got shot in the head and a previously undiagnosed tumor is what seems to have saved her. Probably a bit too early to say anything other than best wishes there.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VanillaSkyGirl 6 #10 July 25, 2012 I haven't seen the movie, yet, but I heard that people were dying to see it. (We're both going to hell, Normiss.) *I was surprised that the posts in this thread made me giggle, but it makes sense. I cannot imagine anyone not feeling deep sadness for the survivors and loved ones of those shot/killed...hence, the need for eventual laughter and smiles. Overall, I agree with Quade about being careful to not cause further hurt to those who are suffering. Peace to all. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildcard451 0 #12 July 25, 2012 The opening really slayed the audience Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bolas 5 #13 July 25, 2012 After the initial shock after hearing of the tragedy, the next thought was "Was it a 3D theatre?" "This seems so real..."Stupidity if left untreated is self-correcting If ya can't be good, look good, if that fails, make 'em laugh. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mutumbo 0 #14 July 25, 2012 Quote Tshirt Hell lmao Thanatos340(on landing rounds)-- Landing procedure: Hand all the way up, Feet and Knees Together and PLF soon as you get bitch slapped by a planet. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lawrocket 3 #15 July 25, 2012 Holey moviegoers, Batman! The cost of attending a movie has really shot up! My wife is hotter than your wife. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
format 1 #16 July 25, 2012 "Life does not cease to be funny when people die any more than it ceases to be serious when people laugh." an appropriate one by Shaw Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theonlyski 8 #17 July 26, 2012 Now that the crowd has died down, I suppose I can go watch it."I may be a dirty pirate hooker...but I'm not about to go stand on the corner." iluvtofly DPH -7, TDS 578, Muff 5153, SCR 14890 I'm an asshole, and I approve this message Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 35 #18 July 30, 2012 I just remembered an old comedy skit that I think ended up on America's Funniest Videos during the Bob Saget years, so it's been a while, even I couldn't find it in a search. This guy with a batman mask on does impressions of certain characters. I remember he imitated Pee Wee Herman and the Rain man guy portrayed by Dustin Hoffman. When he did rain man, his face turned stony and he deadpanned "The joker definitely killed 2.3 people, yeah, yeah" Anybody remember that one? Who knew he'd be way off on the count... "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WatchYourStep 0 #19 July 31, 2012 Serious question here.....would people think it was funny if people were making 9/11 jokes? Just wondering..... Edit to add: Could also apply this to the Colombine shootings, Holocaust or any other tragedy. I'm not offended by the posts, just wondering what people would think if the topics mentioned above would also be funny.... "You start off your skydiving career with a bag full of luck and an empty bag of experience. The trick is to fill the bag of experience up before your bag of luck runs out." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ianmdrennan 2 #20 July 31, 2012 IMO - yes. It's sort of like the South Park idea: As soon as you shy away from one topic, you make everything controversial. It's not always easy to digest, but everything is fair game IMO.Performance Designs Factory Team Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jcd11235 0 #21 July 31, 2012 QuoteSerious question here.....would people think it was funny if people were making 9/11 jokes? Have you ever seen the uncut version of the Friars Club Roast of Hugh Hefner, less than a month after 9/11? Gilbert Gottfried started to joke about 9/11, but it bombed didn't go over very well.Math tutoring available. Only $6! per hour! First lesson: Factorials! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theonlyski 8 #22 July 31, 2012 QuoteHolocaust or any other tragedy. Completely different... Anne Frankly, I'm quite surprised you're comparing them."I may be a dirty pirate hooker...but I'm not about to go stand on the corner." iluvtofly DPH -7, TDS 578, Muff 5153, SCR 14890 I'm an asshole, and I approve this message Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WatchYourStep 0 #23 July 31, 2012 Not really that different, different scale yes but underlying theme is similar....Messed up individual(s), killing people....you can say reasoning or scale makes them different, but in the end....crazy mofo(s) killing people. Again I'm not offended by any of the conversation just wondering where people would draw the line. For example, again just an example....what if someone posted.... "How soon can we start (insert any well known skydiving fatality here) jokes?" Sidenote: How is this not in Speakers Corner yet.... "You start off your skydiving career with a bag full of luck and an empty bag of experience. The trick is to fill the bag of experience up before your bag of luck runs out." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
normiss 898 #24 July 31, 2012 Jokes aren't generally very well received in SC. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bolas 5 #25 July 31, 2012 Quote Jokes aren't generally very well received in SC. Intentional jokes that is That place has better jokes than here most days... Stupidity if left untreated is self-correcting If ya can't be good, look good, if that fails, make 'em laugh. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
