Author Topic: Removed: Parody epic ride to Khardung La  (Read 4208 times)

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mattsz

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on: October 17, 2013, 02:20:48 am
{silence except for crickets chirping...}

Wow, you guys are a tough crowd!

I originally started this thread with a ride report parody using what I thought was funny, "reality-tv" style, over-the-top narration, and what I thought were obviously and badly photo-shopped images I took on a ride up the Mt. Washington (New Hampshire, USA) road.

Believe it or not, I meant it to be funny.  Based on the replies below, I clearly don't know my audience!  I apologize if I wasted everyone's time, at best, or if I offended anybody, at worst.  You never know, I guess!

I'll post a proper report...
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Reply #1 on: October 17, 2013, 02:46:21 am
Nice! You pics had some weird graphics on them.
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Reply #2 on: October 17, 2013, 04:10:29 am
Nice!  You had me all the way up until I saw the summit house.  I hiked up there many years ago. . .


Cheers,


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Reply #3 on: October 17, 2013, 11:04:38 am
I have no idea what you guys are talking about...


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Reply #4 on: October 17, 2013, 03:33:03 pm
I bet you caught the world's biggest trout up there too!  ;D
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Reply #5 on: October 17, 2013, 03:48:06 pm
You sound bored yesterday..The pics were great but really ..............
Oh Magoo you done it again


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Reply #6 on: October 17, 2013, 11:14:51 pm
Hey,
Did you ever post what saddle bags those are on your bike?  Look like something I might want.   :)
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Reply #7 on: October 19, 2013, 02:09:56 am
I actually enjoyed the parody.  Sorry to see it get panned.


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Reply #8 on: October 19, 2013, 03:07:25 am
Hey, I liked it!
I think most of us played along or just ribbed you back in jest.
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Reply #9 on: October 19, 2013, 11:29:45 am
I know - my reply to the Dans' posts was tongue-in-cheek, too.  Too subtle?  Who knows?  Who cares?

I wouldn't say it got panned, though; that would have been too much for my fragile self-esteem to handle...  ;)


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Reply #10 on: October 23, 2013, 12:52:20 pm
I'm sorry I missed it!
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Reply #11 on: October 23, 2013, 06:03:45 pm
Dab nab it fellers.
I missed some sarcastic parody. And someone got all pissy,..uhh?

How bout a redo?
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Reply #12 on: October 24, 2013, 10:27:58 am
REpozer - pissy?  Which thread were you reading?


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Reply #13 on: October 24, 2013, 05:17:33 pm
Nobody got mad and pissy? :o
 Alright,.. I will go back into hibernation.
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Reply #14 on: October 25, 2013, 01:24:16 am
Naw - if I were mad, I would have included a  >:( , of course!

Don't be vexed, REpozer - the whole thing was just a failed attempt at a lame joke, that's all.  Anyway, it's well-known that comedy should be left to the professionals!


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Reply #15 on: November 02, 2013, 02:53:04 am
mattsz,
I loved it. I had a hint, knowing where you live, but I went for the ride. Some folk scoff at magic, some people just want to know how the trick is done. Others like to be amazed and enjoy the show. Thanks for a moment of wonder. (Now, I'm looking to make that ride next time I'm in your neck of the woods.
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