Homey D. Clown Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 What about the equally annoying "Obnoxiously Obtuse Optimists" ??? I am not exactly a doom-sayer, but come on... this team has wallowed in stupidity and played punching bag to the PayTiolets for the better part of two decades now. Exactly how does that even come close to inspiring any real optimism, especially when year after year, this board is alight with blind-faith, blue sky optimism with little more than a few roster moves, maybe a signing of a washed up high priced free agent, and a bunch of gutless puffy chested tweets from a few players about how great they think they are? Before you reply and bash me, step back, and just look at the last 20 years of nonsense we've endured. If I'm even close to wrong, then I'll take my lumps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmy10 Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 When did TSW get so meta? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homey D. Clown Posted May 18, 2016 Author Share Posted May 18, 2016 When did TSW get so meta? I played with literally half a dozen phrases before settling on that one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmy10 Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Big Cat Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 The "realists" bend realities, make "mistakes" when they present their data and live mostly on the extreme end of assumptions for the sake of "realism." There is no counterweight to that which isn't hyperbolic for comedic effect. "Obnoxiously obtuse optimists" (and I'll happily march under their banner) get mired in having to just reel "realists" back to reality (ironically). There are people here who say the Bills will go 2-14 every season. And they mean it. Nobody says they'll go 14-2 without having their tongue pressed firmly into their cheek. To equate the two is "realist"-level absurdity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Big Cat Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 Lol make mistakes wine they are presented with heat maps you mean? There are zero mistakes in arithmetic anywhere in those heat maps. When we talk about having to stop, go back and refute things because the "realists" make **** up, this is exactly what we're talking about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 The "realists" bend realities, make "mistakes" when they present their data and live mostly on the extreme end of assumptions for the sake of "realism." There is no counterweight to that which isn't hyperbolic for comedic effect. "Obnoxiously obtuse optimists" (and I'll happily march under their banner) get mired in having to just reel "realists" back to reality (ironically). There are people here who say the Bills will go 2-14 every season. And they mean it. Nobody says they'll go 14-2 without having their tongue pressed firmly into their cheek. To equate the two is "realist"-level absurdity. This is a masterpiece of irony. (Just wanted to let you know..) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homey D. Clown Posted May 18, 2016 Author Share Posted May 18, 2016 Honestly, I'm somewhere in the middle. Expect the worst, hope for the best. watch the games, even after we're mathematically eliminated, just because I still have a home team to watch. I'm not exactly bashing all the Optimists here, just the ones that bash the negative Nancys, and not even seriously bashing you guys either, I just thought it was fun. Both views on this team will, and have been 100% accurate by way of the team always going roughly 8-8 every year. Let that fact marinate a little. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 (edited) What about the equally annoying "Obnoxiously Obtuse Optimists" ??? I am not exactly a doom-sayer, but come on... this team has wallowed in stupidity and played punching bag to the PayTiolets for the better part of two decades now. Exactly how does that even come close to inspiring any real optimism, especially when year after year, this board is alight with blind-faith, blue sky optimism with little more than a few roster moves, maybe a signing of a washed up high priced free agent, and a bunch of gutless puffy chested tweets from a few players about how great they think they are? Before you reply and bash me, step back, and just look at the last 20 years of nonsense we've endured. If I'm even close to wrong, then I'll take my lumps. I personally do it just to irritate you So there you have it Edited May 18, 2016 by John from Hemet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 Honestly, I'm somewhere in the middle. Expect the worst, hope for the best. watch the games, even after we're mathematically eliminated, just because I still have a home team to watch. I'm not exactly bashing all the Optimists here, just the ones that bash the negative Nancys, and not even seriously bashing you guys either, I just thought it was fun. Both views on this team will, and have been 100% accurate by way of the team always going roughly 8-8 every year. Let that fact marinate a little. Come on! Homey don't play the middle.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CommonCents Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 I personally do it just to irritate you So there you have it That's giving yourself to much credit. Your more entertaining than anything else, when you get going I envision you sitting down pounding away with one hand on the keyboard and the other hand holding up your Captain America shield. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homey D. Clown Posted May 18, 2016 Author Share Posted May 18, 2016 Come on! Homey don't play the middle.. true... that's not my style... OK... we suck! We're going 3-13! Pegula is cheap! Rex sucks wet socks! Mario is going to crush us as a Dolphin! Donte' Whitner still hates us! whew... that does feel good... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 (edited) That's giving yourself to much credit. Your more entertaining than anything else, when you get going I envision you sitting down pounding away with one hand on the keyboard and the other hand holding up your Captain America shield. Dont be silly...I need a hand for my beer besides...im Team Ironman Edited May 18, 2016 by John from Hemet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Over 29 years of fanhood Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 This time of year one can choose optimism or pessimism without the consequence of reality discrediting or affirming said position. We are month and month fro The games, record and playoffs which are the conclusion. The contrasting speculation is what makes the board great in my view. Fans can look at all the same info and arrive at polar opposite conclusions. If the optomists and pessimists agreed in prognostication, there would only be crickets on tbd.... So I'm glad they don't Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jauronimo Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 What about the equally annoying "Obnoxiously Obtuse Optimists" ??? I am not exactly a doom-sayer, but come on... this team has wallowed in stupidity and played punching bag to the PayTiolets for the better part of two decades now. Exactly how does that even come close to inspiring any real optimism, especially when year after year, this board is alight with blind-faith, blue sky optimism with little more than a few roster moves, maybe a signing of a washed up high priced free agent, and a bunch of gutless puffy chested tweets from a few players about how great they think they are? Before you reply and bash me, step back, and just look at the last 20 years of nonsense we've endured. If I'm even close to wrong, then I'll take my lumps. Why do you think the last 20 years are indicative of what to expect in the future? I'd focus a lot more on the last 2, unless you think the ghosts of Ralph and GMs past are guiding the hands of the current regime. ( I will not entertain any responses from the Littman, Overdorf, Russ Brandonberg, illuminati, Priori of Scion wingnuts that reside at TBD) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-9 Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 Who is more fun to hang out with at a party? GO BILLS!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Big Cat Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 Who is more fun to hang out with at a party? GO BILLS!!! It's a room full of horse ****, K-9. There's got to be a pony in here somewhere! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 Why do you think the last 20 years are indicative of what to expect in the future? I'd focus a lot more on the last 2, unless you think the ghosts of Ralph and GMs past are guiding the hands of the current regime. ( I will not entertain any responses from the Littman, Overdorf, Russ Brandonberg, illuminati, Priori of Scion wingnuts that reside at TBD) to be fair, even the last two years at best raise a lot of questions. i dont think theres a lot of unequivocal positive to point to. we havent made the playoffs, we have had some rough (at times embarrassing) coaching issues. locker room dissent possibly. maybe some front office issues. to say that we should look at the last two years and feel great is by definition a very optimistic view. that said, they are question marks and we shouldnt assume the worst behind the scenes either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Over 29 years of fanhood Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 Who is more fun to hang out with at a party? GO BILLS!!! Easy- The good looking women IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homey D. Clown Posted May 18, 2016 Author Share Posted May 18, 2016 (edited) Who is more fun to hang out with at a party? GO BILLS!!! The sarcastic guy who's had juuust a few too many, and he's about to jump out a second story window to prove the effects of gravity on liquid in an open container. that guy. OR The guy who yells out: "Watch this!" Edited May 18, 2016 by Homey D. Clown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-9 Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 It's a room full of horse ****, K-9. There's got to be a pony in here somewhere! This is a funny post. A bit obnoxiously obtuse, but it really made me laugh. GO BILLS!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Big Cat Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 This is a funny post. A bit obnoxiously obtuse, but it really made me laugh. GO BILLS!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yoho Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 As an eternal optimist and a fan who can remember Richie Lucas and 1960, I can live with the negativity. We have earned it. I just make one simple request. Can the nattering nabobs be banned from reminding us how long it has been since we made the playoffs in every thread and to make every argument. We ALL KNOW THAT. We are well aware. Thank you. I feel better now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 Failure porn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-9 Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 Failure porn. LOL! That's even better than the pony in the schit-filled room. Like I said the other day, the bad news about Lawson and Watkins was like Viagra for some people here. SCHWING! Is this where I put the smiley face? GO BILLS!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 when were quantifying specific stats cherry picked to show success on defense in 2015 - that's obnoxious. when we draw pictures and graphs and charts to show how we improved - that's obnoxious. when we constantly disagree with anothers opinion without providing an actual counter argument - that's obnoxious. the worst part of the overly optimistic is that they drive by flame. they do not offer a counter point to a clearly stated negative point. even debating what happened to mario as rex's fault - not entirely, though - you'll get this obtuse optimist. actually the worst ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Big Cat Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 when were quantifying specific stats cherry picked to show success on defense in 2015 - that's obnoxious. when we draw pictures and graphs and charts to show how we improved - that's obnoxious. when we constantly disagree with anothers opinion without providing an actual counter argument - that's obnoxious. the worst part of the overly optimistic is that they drive by flame. they do not offer a counter point to a clearly stated negative point. even debating what happened to mario as rex's fault - not entirely, though - you'll get this obtuse optimist. actually the worst ones. I'm worried about you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-9 Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 when were quantifying specific stats cherry picked to show success on defense in 2015 - that's obnoxious. when we draw pictures and graphs and charts to show how we improved - that's obnoxious. when we constantly disagree with anothers opinion without providing an actual counter argument - that's obnoxious. the worst part of the overly optimistic is that they drive by flame. they do not offer a counter point to a clearly stated negative point. even debating what happened to mario as rex's fault - not entirely, though - you'll get this obtuse optimist. actually the worst ones. Regarding what happened to Mario and whose fault it was, please explain to me how attitude is anything other than somebody's own, personal responsibility. GO BILLS!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virgil Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 Ah, the offseason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdand12 Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 will this be like the Jets vs Sharks thing ? That thing were the toughs start snapping their fingers but instead of snock nottin' brawl its a gay musical ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Big Cat Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 gay musical welcome to the department of redundancy department Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-9 Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 will this be like the Jets vs Sharks thing ? That thing were the toughs start snapping their fingers but instead of snock nottin' brawl its a gay musical ? Hey, officer Krupke, krup you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdand12 Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 : )) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireChan Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 This is a masterpiece of irony. (Just wanted to let you know..) I was hoping he did it on purpose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 Whaley probably isn't as good as I think. Rex probably isn't as bad as I think. Am I a moderate? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jauronimo Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 to be fair, even the last two years at best raise a lot of questions. i dont think theres a lot of unequivocal positive to point to. we havent made the playoffs, we have had some rough (at times embarrassing) coaching issues. locker room dissent possibly. maybe some front office issues. to say that we should look at the last two years and feel great is by definition a very optimistic view. that said, they are question marks and we shouldnt assume the worst behind the scenes either. Then I suppose its a good thing that I haven't said anything even resembling that. My point, which is best understood by reading only what it is written, is that choosing to conflate the current status of the team with the last 15 years of utter mismanagement and despair, is a decidedly illogical way to view things and results in a more pessimistic view. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 will this be like the Jets vs Sharks thing ? That thing were the toughs start snapping their fingers but instead of snock nottin' brawl its a gay musical ? yes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarleyNY Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 Failure porn. Lmao. That's outstanding! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted May 19, 2016 Share Posted May 19, 2016 (edited) Regarding what happened to Mario and whose fault it was, please explain to me how attitude is anything other than somebody's own, personal responsibility. GO BILLS!!! ever work in management?I'm worried about you.i hope this is partial satire and humor. Your till one I greatly respect here with knowledge etc. Just think yourkoolaid is is a bit strong Edited May 19, 2016 by Boyst62 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-9 Posted May 19, 2016 Share Posted May 19, 2016 ever work in management? i hope this is partial satire and humor. Your till one I greatly respect here with knowledge etc. Just think yourkoolaid is is a bit strong Yep. Is a person responsible for his own attitude or not? Simple question. GO BILLS!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts