Stephen King: 'Join the Army if u r dum"

[Parkbandit]

"I don't want to sound like an ad, a public service ad on TV, but the fact is if you can read, you can walk into a job later on," said King. "If you don't, then you've got, the army, Iraq, I don't know, something like that. It's not as bright. So, that's my little commercial for that."

Sounds like he's been hanging out with John Kerry lately.

[Kuyuk]

I agree with steven...

join da r me if ur dum


K.

[Peanut Butter Jelly Time]

So a has-been author is speaking out on a topic which he has no business speaking on to begin with, and you feel this warrants a post on the forums? He's just trying to drum up some controversy so his next book actually makes money.

[Sean]

Originally Posted by PBJT
So a has-been author is speaking out on a topic which he has no business speaking on to begin with, and you feel this warrants a post on the forums? He's just trying to drum up some controversy so his next book actually makes money.

I don't agree with Stephen King, hell I don't even like his books/movies. But this is a pretty stupid argument against him voicing his opinion. For example you post here on topics like sports but to the best of my knowledge you aren't a professional affiliated with baseball, football, or basketball organizations so who are you to speak or post on things like who should win the MVP or who has a better playoff team? You're just some guy on a forum.. Just like Stephen King is just some guy with an opinion, even if it's a stupid one.

[Parkbandit]

So a has-been author is speaking out on a topic which he has no business speaking on to begin with, and you feel this warrants a post on the forums? He's just trying to drum up some controversy so his next book actually makes money.

Has been? :rofl: @ your ignorance.

Here dipshit, maybe read up on him:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stephen_King


And since when does THE most prolific American author in history have no business speaking about reading?

[diethx]

So a has-been author is speaking out on a topic which he has no business speaking on to begin with, and you feel this warrants a post on the forums? He's just trying to drum up some controversy so his next book actually makes money.

Has been? His shit doesn't make money? roflcakes. You're such an idiot. You'd be lucky to be a "has been" like him.

[Peanut Butter Jelly Time]

The difference is, I'm not simply voicing my ignorance and negative disposition towards the people who risk their lives for my freedom, or oil, or whatever you may think they're fighting for.

I voice my opinions in a rarely negative manner towards professionals who have been judged on a similar basis for the last fifty years, using well known, and utilized criteria. It astounds me that someone in Stephen King's position would try to BEGIN judging the very forces that maintain his basic rights as an American, which includes his very career.

[Parkbandit]

Has been? His shit doesn't make money? roflcakes. You're such an idiot. You'd be lucky to be a "has been" like him.

Let's be honest.. PBJT is a "never will be"

[Peanut Butter Jelly Time]

To be honest, that's likely very true. I'd much rather teach many people to accel to greatness, rather than simply be great, myself.

BTW: Did I ever say he didn't make money? I said he's simply drumming up controversy so his next project does.

We can all safely admit his best days as a literary icon are behind him, so quit letting your bias satisfy his ego? The man has absolutely no grounds to even begin judging anyone willing to put their own life on the line to protect pricks like him.

[Kyra231]

To be honest, that's likely very true. I'd much rather teach many people to accel to greatness, rather than simply be great, myself.

BTW: Did I ever say he didn't make money? I said he's simply drumming up controversy so his next project does.

We can all safely admit his best days as a literary icon are behind him, so quit letting your bias satisfy his ego? The man has absolutely no grounds to even begin judging anyone willing to put their own life on the line to protect pricks like him.

I believe anyone has the right to 'judge'..unless you live somewhere other than the U.S. With as much money as SK has I truly don't imagine he 'needs' publicity for his next project. What an idiot.

~K.

[Peanut Butter Jelly Time]

He doesn't need publicity, his publisher does... Start thinking, eh?

[Sean]

Yea negative insinuations about the armed forces (from that snippet I don't know what the context was) is a surefire way to get positive publicity and make people want to buy your stuff...

[Anferis]

Not many people support joining the army at this time. Too lazy to continue, just guess what I was going to say.

[Hulkein]

I highly doubt he said what he did for publicity. Looks like he was talking about reading (not out of the ordinary considering he is a writer) and he said something stupid spur of the moment.

[Keller]

Sounds like he's been hanging out with John Kerry lately.

I remember someone else commenting on the average intelligence of people in the military presently . . . who was that again?

[TheEschaton]

I remember someone else commenting on the average intelligence of people in the military presently . . . who was that again?

Quoted so he can actually see what you said. Now if only Daniel would show up, and post something with his sig.

[Keller]

Quoted so he can actually see what you said. Now if only Daniel would show up, and post something with his sig.

Thanks. Now he's just going to QQ about me some more.

"WAH WAH I IGNORED HIM BUT I WONT STOP TALKING ABOUT HIM WAH WAH."

[thefarmer]

So a has-been author is speaking out on a topic which he has no business speaking on to begin with, and you feel this warrants a post on the forums? He's just trying to drum up some controversy so his next book actually makes money.


As someone who just got out of the book retail industry a few months ago(10yrs at 2 different companies), I can safely say that Stephen King still makes of money on each new project, hits the bestseller lists for months straight, is still a sought after speaker/guest editor/writer, and is far from a has-been.

In fact, his last few books sold better than average as the word of his 'retirement' grew and of course that accident that almost killed him.

[Daniel]

Quoted so he can actually see what you said. Now if only Daniel would show up, and post something with his sig.

Lol. My thinking from the second I saw this thread.

Where's that hypocrite award that he gives out?

[Latrinsorm]

I voice my opinions in a rarely negative manner towards professionals who have been judged on a similar basis for the last fifty years, using well known, and utilized criteria.JOHAN SANTANA'S ARM GAWN 'SPLODE!!!!!

[Gan]

So a has-been author is speaking out on a topic which he has no business speaking on to begin with, and you feel this warrants a post on the forums? He's just trying to drum up some controversy so his next book actually makes money.
2 Cents here:

:rofl: @ you saying SK is a 'has been' writer.


:lol: :lol: :lol:

[diethx]

BTW: Did I ever say he didn't make money? I said he's simply drumming up controversy so his next project does.


He's just trying to drum up some controversy so his next book actually makes money.

Yeah, sure sounds to me like you're saying his statements were so that his next book actually makes money (which pretty much reads that you're saying his other books haven't been making money). Don't try to backpedal and say that's not what you meant ;)


I believe anyone has the right to 'judge'..unless you live somewhere other than the U.S. With as much money as SK has I truly don't imagine he 'needs' publicity for his next project. What an idiot.

~K.

:yeahthat:

Not just his money, but his talent. His books will fly off the shelves until he can't write anymore. And even then he won't be a has been, because Hollywood will STILL be making his books into movies, and plays.

[TheEschaton]

God, Stephen King is amazing-sauce.

[Stanley Burrell]

I think King meant that you can either be retarded or a non-minority Caucasi- ... Umm...

...Private-Chris-Taylor-played-by-Charlie-Sheen-from-Platoon, A.K.A loco, esse. Yeah, that's it!

I hate to do this, but I'm forced into agreeing with ParkBandit that, like, the people who join the military are today's brightest people. I mean who could POSSIBLY DOUBT THAT. HMMM-I-FUCKING WONDER?






Too fucking funny.

[Clove]

Yeah, sure sounds to me like you're saying his statements were so that his next book actually makes money (which pretty much reads that you're saying his other books haven't been making money). Don't try to backpedal and say that's not what you meant ;)While it's typical PB&JT silliness to call Stephen King a has-been (obviously he's one of the most talented writers of his generation), but King does still benefit from publicity. That's why he DOES interviews and the like. That he might say something controversial to give him a shot of attention really isn't beyond the realm of belief.

That being said- if military service attracts the dumbest members of our society, why is it touted as an asset for Presidential candidates? Why are those that enlist in the armed services stupid? Is it because they voluntarily risk their lives? Sometimes people call that "heroic" like when they refer to stupid police officers or firefighters.

[Peanut Butter Jelly Time]

No worries Clove, it was indeed just silliness, but nonetheless, the cat hag wont get off my dick longer than four posts. I think she has a thing for me, and it's likely in her pants.

[diethx]

No worries Clove, it was indeed just silliness, but nonetheless, the cat hag wont get off my dick longer than four posts. I think she has a thing for me, and it's likely in her pants.

Yeah, i'm TOTALLY into annoying little twats who incessantly post stupid shit and then backpedal, not to mention act like they're 12. AHAHAHAHAH. Keep dreaming, dumbass.

If you want me to stop calling you out, stop saying stupid shit. Simple as that, really, you should try it.

[Peanut Butter Jelly Time]

...thanks for making my point for me?

[diethx]

...thanks for making my point for me?

What, that you're a dumb twat? Sure thing.

[Peanut Butter Jelly Time]

http://www.the-gog.org/twat.jpg

[Keller]

Wait, what happend to "cunt"?

Twat is just . . . well . . . not offensive enough. When it comes to personal attacks, go hard or go home.

[Parkbandit]

Quoted so he can actually see what you said. Now if only Daniel would show up, and post something with his sig.

Poor Keller.. so in need of my attention.

And there is a big difference between what I posted.. and what Stephen King said.. but I wouldn't expect you to understand Keller. You are too angry with me to be impartial :(

Boo fucking hoo, Cockmunch.

[Parkbandit]

Lol. My thinking from the second I saw this thread.

Where's that hypocrite award that he gives out?

And here comes the D team to pounce on what they THINK is something smart.. but if you actually read it.. it's just Daniel being Daniel.

[Stanley Burrell]

Uh. Alright, so, a political agenda is needed in order to see the hypocrisy.

ParkBandit actually did indulge in my endless pile of infinite made-true-through-text drugs he fantasizes over. Just not so imaginarily.

Then he made this post.

Then we made fun of him.



All is well with the cosmos.

[Stanley Burrell]

Here, I'll save you the effort:

Something involving my "mommy" and theft, or whatever the fuck it is you recycle.

[Parkbandit]

Here, I'll save you the effort:

Something involving my "mommy" and theft, or whatever the fuck it is you recycle.

I should just start quoting your 'WAA, I FELL OFF THE WAGON AGAIN! I AM A VICTIM!" post. It'll then be in your own stupidity..

[Parkbandit]

Oh, and for those who are wondering about Daniel's signature line.. we've already discussed this in another thread:

http://forum.gsplayers.com/showthread.php?t=28595&highlight=brightest

It had him using the old "The internet r serious business" by the 2nd page. It backfired then.. it backfires now.

Well done D Team.

[Stanley Burrell]

You do have a point.

And I am spontaneously agreeing with you without actually having read your last two posts.

Well done!

[Parkbandit]

You do have a point.

And I am spontaneously agreeing with you without actually having read your last two posts.

Well done!

One of the smartest posts of your entire career here. Well done. I didn't even have to put your post through the retard translation site.

[Stanley Burrell]

You are definitely correct.

[Stanley Burrell]

Now: Let's see what I actually responded to.

[Stanley Burrell]

One of the smartest posts of your entire career here. Well done. I didn't even have to put your post through the retard translation site.

Thanks.

You can also go fuck yourself at any time. I'd suggest indoors, or outdoors. It doesn't matter really.

[diethx]

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/192/477944072_6cdf765088_o.jpg

[Keller]

Poor Keller.. so in need of my attention.

And there is a big difference between what I posted.. and what Stephen King said.. but I wouldn't expect you to understand Keller. You are too angry with me to be impartial :(

Boo fucking hoo, Cockmunch.

I'm not quite sure how my posting something humorous which I know you cannot read is taken as a signal that I am seeking your attention.

If I were in need of attention I would:

(1) Ignore a poster, then (2) tell everyone I ignored them, then (3) attempt to malign the character of said poster, then (4) remind everyone I ignored them, then (5) respond to that poster's posts but never without a reminder to everyone that I ignored them.

ParkBandit:
http://www.geocities.com/emmacrew/philip/images/nohear.jpg

[Tisket]

Here's the actual video. I think it was just an off the cuff comment. Hardly deserving of being painted a villain: Video: http://www.breitbart.tv/html/90023.html

There have been uneducated soldiers in the past. The thinking perhaps being that cannon fodder doesn't need to think. But military entrance isn't the cakewalk it used to be and illiteracy is hardly welcomed or encouraged now. I think King is just coming from a mindset that was more common years ago. It was poorly done on his part but I don't believe malicious.

That said, I really thought King's last couple of books sucked eggs. He's not written anything since his accident that I enjoyed. Guess irreversible brain damage doesn't help a writer.

[landy]

Here's the actual video. I think it was just an off the cuff comment. Hardly deserving of being painted a villain: Video: http://www.breitbart.tv/html/90023.html

There have been uneducated soldiers in the past. The thinking perhaps being that cannon fodder doesn't need to think. But military entrance isn't the cakewalk it used to be and illiteracy is hardly welcomed or encouraged now. I think King is just coming from a mindset that was more common years ago. It was poorly done on his part but I don't believe malicious.

That said, I really thought King's last couple of books sucked eggs. He's not written anything since his accident that I enjoyed. Guess irreversible brain damage doesn't help a writer.

Your agendaless quote is offensive in it's impartiality, and does not belong in the middle of a cat-fight as epic as this. That being said, thank you for reassuring me I'm not in fact taking crazy pills.

[Tisket]

There was a cat fight? Guess I should read more than just the OP in threads before posting eh? lmao

[Nieninque]

LOL @ teaching people to "accel"

[Daniel]

Oh, and for those who are wondering about Daniel's signature line.. we've already discussed this in another thread:

http://forum.gsplayers.com/showthread.php?t=28595&highlight=brightest

It had him using the old "The internet r serious business" by the 2nd page. It backfired then.. it backfires now.

Well done D Team.

So, are you saying you did not say the aforementioned words?

Am I imagining these things?

[Parkbandit]

So, are you saying you did not say the aforementioned words?

Am I imagining these things?

Actually, for once, you didn't fabricate something I posted. Unfortunately for you, you pulled them out of context of my entire post.. made a new thread up in an attempt to get 'even' and got shot down pretty quickly by almost everyone.. so much that by the 2nd page, you were already posting your 'teh internet r serious business' retreat you normally rely on.

I'll be honest though.. it was a good read though. Sorry it turned around and bit you in the ass.

ok.. I'm not really sorry.

[ElanthianSiren]

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/192/477944072_6cdf765088_o.jpg

ROFL

IMO it was a dumb thing to say. I've known two guys who died in Iraq, one marine, one armed forces. I know three guys in Iraq. I know one who is back. The original admin of this forum was in Iraq, and he's one of the smartest programming guys I ever met. He has a mind for patterns that will make your head spin. So no, I don't believe any one of them is incapable of reading or below par intelligence. WTF.

[CrystalTears]

Buckwheet was in Iraq?

[ElanthianSiren]

The original admin of THIS forum; Caels, who took over after Bucky and switched us over.

Or didn't the address change that time? I thought it did for whatever reason, maybe because our post counts went to 0.

[CrystalTears]

I won't argue semantics. Changing software doesn't mean that the original admin changed all of a sudden. I do adore Caels all the same though.

[ElanthianSiren]

Yeah a software change doesn't mean that at all. I was under the impression we switched forums/addresses/providers completely though. :shrug: I had a lot going on at that time though, so I could completely be remembering wrong. Anyway, like you said, it's irrelevent. I see what you were saying too.

[Daniel]

Actually, for once, you didn't fabricate something I posted. Unfortunately for you, you pulled them out of context of my entire post.. made a new thread up in an attempt to get 'even' and got shot down pretty quickly by almost everyone.. so much that by the 2nd page, you were already posting your 'teh internet r serious business' retreat you normally rely on.

I'll be honest though.. it was a good read though. Sorry it turned around and bit you in the ass.

ok.. I'm not really sorry.

I'm sorry you did and still do miss the point.

Not really surprising though.

[Parkbandit]

I'm sorry you did and still do miss the point.

Not really surprising though.

Oh, please enlighten us. We should bump the thread though.. allow me. THEN you can enlighten everyone on how we were all wrong and now that you've had 6 months to think about it.. you NOW have a point to the thread besides being all butt sore and looking for revenge.

[TheEschaton]

Was PB ever a nice human being?

[Keller]

Was PB ever a nice human being?

I'm 100% sure he's a really swell guy in RL. He just gets his kicks coming here and raising hell.

[Warriorbird]

I think PB is an excellent gamer. It's his political views that I find funny.

Edited first post:


Sounds like he's been hanging out with John Kerry (and me) lately.
-Parkbandit

[Celephais]

He didn't say "All people in the army are dumb" he said that if you can't read, joining the army might be a good option for you... and I would have to agree. I know some brilliant people in the services, but if you want to get ahead in life and you don't exactly have a lot of skills, joining is a great way to develop some.

I also kind of like how this thread turned into making fun of PBJT... heh.

[Parkbandit]

I think PB is an excellent gamer. It's his political views that I find funny.

Edited first post:

Actually.. I'm an ok gamer.... I don't have the quickness I once had (I was the champion of Pong bitch).

But what political views of mine do you fine so funny? And is that funny, haha, or funny sad?

[ViridianAsp]

I'm not really fond of King's books, but honestly, what a dick. I'd like to see someone give him a gun and make him ride around a city full of terrorists who are out to kill. What a jackass...

But let's be honest, the Army isn't exactly as great as say, the Marines. ( I have to write this, boyfriend is an veteran Marine.)

[AnticorRifling]

He didn't say "All people in the army are dumb" he said that if you can't read, joining the army might be a good option for you... and I would have to agree. I know some brilliant people in the services, but if you want to get ahead in life and you don't exactly have a lot of skills, joining is a great way to develop some.



I would agree with that.

[Keller]

I'm not really fond of King's books, but honestly, what a dick. I'd like to see someone give him a gun and make him ride around a city full of terrorists who are out to kill. What a jackass...

But let's be honest, the Army isn't exactly as great as say, the Marines. ( I have to write this, boyfriend is an veteran Marine.)

Do you disagree with him? Or do you just think it was an inappropriate thing to say?

[ViridianAsp]

Do you disagree with him? Or do you just think it was an inappropriate thing to say?


I do disagree, you have to pass a written test do you not? Correct me if I'm wrong but when I was interested in joining the military they gave me a preview of said test, they told me all branches of the military have to take it...so uh...LET ME SEE

WRITTEN TEST = READING.

I think there are many bright people in the military, people just don't go into the military because they're stupid. You have to have some sort of intelligence to stay alive, call me crazy.

[AnticorRifling]

I do disagree, you have to pass a written test do you not? Correct me if I'm wrong but when I was interested in joining the military they gave me a preview of said test, they told me all branches of the military have to take it...so uh...LET ME SEE

WRITTEN TEST = READING.

I think there are many bright people in the military, people just don't go into the military because they're stupid. You have to have some sort of intelligence to stay alive, call me crazy.


You don't have to read to multiple guess you're way to a passing score.

I'd call you crazy. Lots of us are smart, lots of us...not so much.

[ViridianAsp]

You don't have to read to multiple guess you're way to a passing score.

I'd call you crazy. Lots of us are smart, lots of us...not so much.

I know a lot of people in different branches of the service, all of whom are intelligent. So, I guess I may be crazy, I've never come across a person who was in the service and an utter retard.

[Keller]

I know a lot of people in different branches of the service, all of whom are intelligent. So, I guess I may be crazy, I've never come across a person who was in the service and an utter retard.

Illiterate or more accurately under-educated people are not stupid. They just don't have the formal education and advanced reading skills to make it into more "demanded" jobs.

My brother never made it past the 8th grade -- but he's a very bright guy. He just had shitty parents.