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I have no idea what that is, but I think I'm supposed to be offended.
I can't stop laughing because I just imagined how that would be feasible irl (and it would involve ramps and keanu reaves)
A massive catapult strapped to the back of a shark would do it.
It would need to be a MEGASHARK, however. And the GIANT OCTOPUS would have to clean up the mess.
So THAT'S what happened to the other two Big Bens. Every time I asked my old history teacher about it, she looked at me like I was an idiot.
I want to "like" Shlup's post.
Hey MILF! You weren't there man! You weren't there, you don't know what it was like!
Actually this made me laugh and it's the kind of thing what points out the major differences between us Brits and our American counterparts, 9/11 jokes make you mad because y'know terrorism on American soil and what not. Us guys, bombs by the same people and the jokes are just plain funny and even more funny BECAUSE they're offensive.
I have no idea what's going, either.
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It makes me sad that an explanation is actually required. Does American media know there are other countries besides America and the ones America is/were bombing.Originally Posted by Iceglow
Eh, I don't really get massive thrills out of making fun of the death of innocents, but maybe that's just me. I know Brits don't get offended as easily as Americans do, but I guess there are lines somewhere for everyone, and mocking the dead is past mine. I don't think that the image shown really mocks them, mind you. But it does marginalise the idea of remembering the lives that were lost, which is kind of meh for me. I don't really care on any major level, though. What people get their amusement out of is up to them.
On the note of America vs. Brits and how easily offended they are... George Michael being caught showing his dick off in a cubicle meaning he should suddenly be considered evil and lose all his sales? I never understood that. Apparently he's never done well in America since. I mean, I don't listen to much George Michael, but after reading about the whole thing somewhere I always found it to be a good way to look at the differences between how Brits and Americans differ in their reactions. Brits found it funny, Americans were horrified.
Bow before the mighty Javoo!
Have to say, I love the way that if any of us mentioned that we had no idea what 9/11 was then everyone would be repulsed with us. However, it seems, quite a few people don't know what 7/7 is. Some ignorancy going on here, me thinks. As champagne supernova said, there are other countries than America.
Wait, some people really don't know about that? I actually find that pretty disgusting taking into consideration the overwhelming support that England had for the US after 9/11.
I'm offended that you don't know.
Nah, plenty of Americans laugh at 9/11 trout, even on this forum. Though plenty don't and have sobbing bald eagles superimposed on massive American flags, so take from it what you will.
It is pretty awful, given how we've supported the US since 9/11 despite misgivings on the part of the public.It makes me sad that an explanation is actually required. Does American media know there are other countries besides America and the ones America is/were bombing.
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