The Dean Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 In the Land of the Blind the One-Eyed Man is King Sure, this saying seems appropriate for the everyday experiences many of us have. Just today I was in a group of uber Luddites and I was regaled for being able to program contacts to a cell phone. (Yes it was that bad.) I deflected the accolades by repeating the well known saying, "In the Land of the Blind the One-Eyed Man is King!". Certainly there are those among us who have been in that position ("I know a little about this. But compared to these people, I am a freaking genius!"). Anyway, earlier today it occurred to me right after I spoke those fated words ("In the Land of the Blind the One-Eyed Man is King.") that they were likely complete bull ****. I mean, think about it. In the "Land of the Blind" the One-Eyed Man would be a freak, at best. Once he started babbling about "colors" and such, he probably would be locked up in an insane asylum. Suppose the One-Eyed Man was born to the Royal Family. Do you really think they would talk about this character in public? Please. I guess the One-Eyed Man could attempt to show he had a special sense by observing objects before his Blind companions discovered them. But I'm sure some Blind Amazing Randi would point out that he was there earlier and knew the objects were there. Or perhaps he conspired with another Blind man who was there with them and let him know what was ahead. I mean, they're blind. How would they know if he was cheating? Anyway, I suppose it is possible "In the Land of the Blind the One-Eyed Man is King". But I think it is far more likely "In the Land of the Blind the One-Eyed Man is Stoned to Death". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 ...or maybe they weren't born blind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dean Posted February 27, 2010 Author Share Posted February 27, 2010 ...or maybe they weren't born blind. A Land of People Who Went Blind? Seriously... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 In the Land of the Blind the One-Eyed Man is King Sure, this saying seems appropriate for the everyday experiences many of us have. Just today I was in a group of uber Luddites and I was regaled for being able to program contacts to a cell phone. (Yes it was that bad.) I deflected the accolades by repeating the well known saying, "In the Land of the Blind the One-Eyed Man is King!". Certainly there are those among us who have been in that position ("I know a little about this. But compared to these people, I am a freaking genius!"). Anyway, earlier today it occurred to me right after I spoke those fated words ("In the Land of the Blind the One-Eyed Man is King.") that they were likely complete bull ****. I mean, think about it. In the "Land of the Blind" the One-Eyed Man would be a freak, at best. Once he started babbling about "colors" and such, he probably would be locked up in an insane asylum. Suppose the One-Eyed Man was born to the Royal Family. Do you really think they would talk about this character in public? Please. I guess the One-Eyed Man could attempt to show he had a special sense by observing objects before his Blind companions discovered them. But I'm sure some Blind Amazing Randi would point out that he was there earlier and knew the objects were there. Or perhaps he conspired with another Blind man who was there with them and let him know what was ahead. I mean, they're blind. How would they know if he was cheating? Anyway, I suppose it is possible "In the Land of the Blind the One-Eyed Man is King". But I think it is far more likely "In the Land of the Blind the One-Eyed Man is Stoned to Death". I've said for years: in the land of the blind, the one-eyed man gets the living **** kicked out of him for being an arrogant know-it-all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim in Anchorage Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 So all this occured to you because you where able to program contacts to a cell phone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 So all this occured to you because you where able to program contacts to a cell phone? In the land of the blind, the one-eyed man is the only dude who can see the screen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 Anyway, earlier today it occurred to me right after I spoke those fated words ("In the Land of the Blind the One-Eyed Man is King.") that they were likely complete bull ****. I mean, think about it. In the "Land of the Blind" the One-Eyed Man would be a freak, at best. Once he started babbling about "colors" and such, he probably would be locked up in an insane asylum. This kinda got me thinking of the old The Twilight Zone episode: The Eye of the Beholder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dean Posted February 27, 2010 Author Share Posted February 27, 2010 So all this occured to you because you where able to program contacts to a cell phone? And I was stoned. OK? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim in Anchorage Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 In the land of the blind, the one-eyed man is the only dude who can see the screen. They would all be Braille screen's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
el Tigre Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 In the Land of the Blind the One-Eyed Man is King Just today I was in a group of uber Luddites and I was regaled for being able to program contacts to a cell phone. Was I there? I guess I am a Luddite . Its my kids job to program my cell phone. What the hells a Luddite????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dean Posted February 27, 2010 Author Share Posted February 27, 2010 This kinda got me thinking of the old The Twilight Zone episode: The Eye of the Beholder Great episode. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Bills fan Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 I've said for years: in the land of the blind, the one-eyed man gets the living **** kicked out of him for being an arrogant know-it-all. He would get beat up by blind people? The "one-eyed man" has arms and fists, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Britbillsfan Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 A Land of People Who Went Blind? Seriously... Yep. Bulgaria. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corp000085 Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 Well, in the land of skunk, the man with half-a-nose is king! AHHHHH! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steely Dan Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 In the Land of the Blind the One-Eyed Man is King Sure, this saying seems appropriate for the everyday experiences many of us have. Just today I was in a group of uber Luddites and I was regaled for being able to program contacts to a cell phone. (Yes it was that bad.) I deflected the accolades by repeating the well known saying, "In the Land of the Blind the One-Eyed Man is King!". Certainly there are those among us who have been in that position ("I know a little about this. But compared to these people, I am a freaking genius!"). Anyway, earlier today it occurred to me right after I spoke those fated words ("In the Land of the Blind the One-Eyed Man is King.") that they were likely complete bull ****. I mean, think about it. In the "Land of the Blind" the One-Eyed Man would be a freak, at best. Once he started babbling about "colors" and such, he probably would be locked up in an insane asylum. Suppose the One-Eyed Man was born to the Royal Family. Do you really think they would talk about this character in public? Please. I guess the One-Eyed Man could attempt to show he had a special sense by observing objects before his Blind companions discovered them. But I'm sure some Blind Amazing Randi would point out that he was there earlier and knew the objects were there. Or perhaps he conspired with another Blind man who was there with them and let him know what was ahead. I mean, they're blind. How would they know if he was cheating? Anyway, I suppose it is possible "In the Land of the Blind the One-Eyed Man is King". But I think it is far more likely "In the Land of the Blind the One-Eyed Man is Stoned to Death". No, the one eyed man would definitely be king. He could stab anyone who disagrees with him to death even before they don't see him coming. JMO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFanNC Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 The one eyed thing ain't all it's cracked up to be. Trust me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 A Land of People Who Went Blind? Seriously... A Land of People All Born Blind Save One? Seriously... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steely Dan Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 A Land of People All Born Blind Save One? Seriously... A foreign body And a foreign mind Never welcome In the land of the blind - Peter Gabriel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 He would get beat up by blind people? The "one-eyed man" has arms and fists, right? In the land of the blind, the one-eyed man is grotesquely outnumbered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rubes Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 Anyway, I suppose it is possible "In the Land of the Blind the One-Eyed Man is King". But I think it is far more likely "In the Land of the Blind the One-Eyed Man is Stoned to Death". Stoned to death? That's crazy. I mean, they're blind. How are they going to know where to throw the stones? There would be stones flying everywhere. In fact, probably a handful of the blind would be stoned to death by accident, while the one-eyed dude was hiding safely behind a tree. And Doc is right, maybe they had a huge outbreak of syphilis? Or perhaps an epidemic of insatiable masturbation? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dean Posted February 27, 2010 Author Share Posted February 27, 2010 Stoned to death? That's crazy. I mean, they're blind. How are they going to know where to throw the stones? There would be stones flying everywhere. In fact, probably a handful of the blind would be stoned to death by accident, while the one-eyed dude was hiding safely behind a tree. And Doc is right, maybe they had a huge outbreak of syphilis? Or perhaps an epidemic of insatiable masturbation? Regarding the stoning you are likely correct. "Pummeled to death" is more likely. Although, if you have enough blind men throwing stones, who knows what can happen? Of course, you don't have to throw the stones to stone someone to death. You can pummel them with the stones in your hand. But I digress... As for Doc's take, OK I will concede that angle. But this Land of the Blind isn't really a subset of the Land, it's the whole Land, AKA World/Universe/Etc. A One-Eyed Man, in this scenario is the aberration who is born with a sense the others cannot even fathom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 As for Doc's take, OK I will concede that angle. But this Land of the Blind isn't really a subset of the Land, it's the whole Land, AKA World/Universe/Etc. A One-Eyed Man, in this scenario is the aberration who is born with a sense the others cannot even fathom. In the land of the blind, the one-eyed man is stuck in a cheesy M. Knight Shyamalan movie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dean Posted February 27, 2010 Author Share Posted February 27, 2010 In the land of the blind, the one-eyed man is stuck in a cheesy M. Knight Shyamalan movie. Or as I call him, M. Knight Shyamalamadingdong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steely Dan Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 Regarding the stoning you are likely correct. "Pummeled to death" is more likely. Although, if you have enough blind men throwing stones, who knows what can happen? Of course, you don't have to throw the stones to stone someone to death. You can pummel them with the stones in your hand. But I digress... As for Doc's take, OK I will concede that angle. But this Land of the Blind isn't really a subset of the Land, it's the whole Land, AKA World/Universe/Etc. A One-Eyed Man, in this scenario is the aberration who is born with a sense the others cannot even fathom. A lot of blind people throwing stones means a lot of blind people are going to get hit with stones. I've been thinking that this thread could be offensive to blind people, and then I realized none of them will be reading it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 A lot of blind people throwing stones means a lot of blind people are going to get hit with stones. I've been thinking that this thread could be offensive to blind people, and then I realized none of them will be reading it. In the land of the blind, Steely Dan is still a !@#$ing dipshit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fan in San Diego Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 I think you over analyzed the saying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebug Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 Deano, did you forget login as ieatcrayonz for this one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 Actually it doesn't matter if they were born blind or not. If they don't accept him, he still can see and they can't, and he can maim or kill them, making them his servants and him still King. Of nothing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanker Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 KING => B-) B-) B-) SUBJECTS Nanker=> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dean Posted February 28, 2010 Author Share Posted February 28, 2010 Actually it doesn't matter if they were born blind or not. If they don't accept him, he still can see and they can't, and he can maim or kill them, making them his servants and him still King. Of nothing. So a single One-Eyed Man can dispense with an entire population of blind people? I think that's the kind of arrogance that will contribute to the demise of the One-Eyed Man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dean Posted February 28, 2010 Author Share Posted February 28, 2010 Actually it doesn't matter if they were born blind or not. If they don't accept him, he still can see and they can't, and he can maim or kill them, making them his servants and him still King. Of nothing. So a single One-Eyed Man can dispense with an entire population of blind people? I think that's the kind of arrogance that will contribute to the demise of the One-Eyed Man. http://www.metacafe.com/watch/244711/blind_kung_fu_master/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 So a single One-Eyed Man can dispense with an entire population of blind people? I think that's the kind of arrogance that will contribute to the demise of the One-Eyed Man. He wouldn't need to dispense with the entire population. Just the stronger elements. Fear is a great way to keep people in line. So no matter how you slice it, in the land of the blind, the one-eyed man truly IS king. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acantha Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 So a single One-Eyed Man can dispense with an entire population of blind people? I think that's the kind of arrogance that will contribute to the demise of the One-Eyed Man. Probably depends on the population, but yes, I think as long as he's patient he can take them all out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acantha Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 In the land of the blind, the one-eyed man is stuck in a cheesy M. Knight Shyamalan movie. At least it will be quiet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dean Posted February 28, 2010 Author Share Posted February 28, 2010 He wouldn't need to dispense with the entire population. Just the stronger elements. With that awesome logic and expected arrogance, you'd last about 10 minutes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 With that awesome logic and expected arrogance, you'd last about 10 minutes. Can't argue with that awesome logic. But rest assured Deano, I have NO interest in being, much less expending the effort in becoming, the King of a bunch of blind people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dean Posted February 28, 2010 Author Share Posted February 28, 2010 Can't argue with that awesome logic. But rest assured Deano, I have NO interest in being, much less expending the effort in becoming, the King of a bunch of blind people. You really don't have much good to say about the blind, do you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerball Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 Wouldn't the one eyed man be GOD? Hey buddy, watch out, you're going to walk into a tree! Yo dude, she's ugly as sin, go for the one on the right! Sure, I can drive you there! There's nothing that the one eyed man couldn't do! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted March 1, 2010 Share Posted March 1, 2010 You really don't have much good to say about the blind, do you? I have a lot of good things to say about the blind. I just wouldn't want to be a ruler of a land full of them, and I doubt anyone else would either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted March 1, 2010 Share Posted March 1, 2010 I think you over analyzed the saying. In the land of the blind, the one-eyed man is often accused of over-analyzing everything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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