Clemme w/Stick Posted September 28, 2003 Share Posted September 28, 2003 Whos David Blaine? -Clemme Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leXX Posted September 28, 2003 Share Posted September 28, 2003 Originally posted by >Steed, John leXX, have you been along and actually seen him? No, I have better things to do such as watching paint dry. Clemme - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Groovy Posted September 28, 2003 Share Posted September 28, 2003 What a freaking idiot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C'jais Posted September 28, 2003 Share Posted September 28, 2003 Originally posted by >Steed, John And all you Americans calling the British public insane - have you really met every single member of the British public? I didn't think so. Do not pass judgement on a people who are probably much more civilised than you. God Save The Queen. Ehhh.... You aren't, by any chance, the nationalist Brit who got banned twice? Something about James Bond or Darth something... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arán Posted September 28, 2003 Share Posted September 28, 2003 Ehh that David guy sounds like a crazy person:rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vestril Posted September 28, 2003 Share Posted September 28, 2003 Originally posted by leXX I think this stunt is stupid. I don't give a crap if he does it or not. If he was doing it to raise money for charity, then I'd think differently, but he's not. And yes Lost, I saw that interview and the guys a nut. However, I certainly don't wish him any harm, and the people trying to jeaopordise his stunt are idiots. As for all this talk about Americans are insane, British are insane, blah blah blah, well shut up and stop talking out your ass. Stop judging the whole country on the actions of certain individuals. exactly, Blaine = crazy & self centered, and cultures do not define people's mental state. Finally It looks like he's trying to figure out how much punishment he can take before he dies...I wonder if his crazy stunts started shortly after his divorce... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy_dog no.3 Posted September 28, 2003 Share Posted September 28, 2003 I won't go waving around accusations on whether he's crazy, stupid, etc. but I think alot of us will be impressed if he survives in a box for 44 days with nothing but water (although it will be very disappointing if he is actually recieving more than water as some people say). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Father Torque Posted September 28, 2003 Share Posted September 28, 2003 Originally posted by >Steed, John Just for the record, I am not condoning anything attempted against the success of David Blaine and his rather interesting little stunt. However, the man is simply an attention-seeking psychopathic moron. Why, for the love of God, seal yourself in a box, suspend yourself over the River Thames and sit there for fourty-four days? Is there any point? If there is, I cannot see one. I am not someone who wishes David to die. I am not someone who would take action to disrupt his little 'performance' in London. Fortunately, there are hundreds more who would. And all you Americans calling the British public insane - have you really met every single member of the British public? I didn't think so. Do not pass judgement on a people who are probably much more civilised than you. God Save The Queen. Okay. Steed, once again i will say that he is only doing this so he can get more popularity. Its a business type thing. See all the people finding out about blaine and his stunt, will know about him, then if they like what he is doing. Then they will pay to see him do other stuff or support his Job. He is not seeking attention just because his attention span is smaller than a goldfish, no, he is doing it to boost his ratings as a magician. Next, yes i have met a member of the british public, tons of them move over to the US. Even though they arent in britan anymore, they are still british. Im not calling them insane, and either should you call us insane. Mostly everyone here is basing there opinion towards the actions of the US government in the descicion over Iraq, and also you think we are blood sucking, alcholics. Who stay home and drink beer and eat chicken. We arent like that, its just all that bull crap you hear on bbc and other channels. We are civilized, we are humaine, and we are americans. You are civilized, you are humaine, you are british. Cant the british open their eyes to see that we arent all that bad? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
>Steed, John Posted September 28, 2003 Author Share Posted September 28, 2003 Ah, touched a nerve. It was not my intention to create an argument pitting Englishmen against Americans. I do not hate the American people, and I was not bringing in any feelings based over current world events. I actually think George W. Bush and Tony Blair are doing the right thing... anyway, that is another topic. I have several American friends. Two people at work are American, moved over from your country, and they are great fun to be around - jolly nice chaps. Alright, I admit I said that the British are probably more civilised than the Americans, but that was in retaliation to a comment against the British. I was defending my country. I was not trying to degrade any Americans. My word... a simple, chatty topic about a rather odd magician (I'm not saying he is a loonatic just because he is American. There are many loonatics who are British, too) has turned into a rather brash argument about who's country is better than who's. Please, let's all be nice - let's be civilised, eh? PS - C'jais, you must have me confused with someone else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BongoBob Posted September 28, 2003 Share Posted September 28, 2003 Gad, can you say "Publicity Stunt"? I think he's an idiot, but enough England/British/American are idiots crap. Don't start a flame war, m'k? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leXX Posted September 28, 2003 Share Posted September 28, 2003 If this does turn into a stupid Brit vs Yanks flame war, I won't hesitate to close it. Enough already. Now let that be the end of it and get back on topic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BongoBob Posted September 28, 2003 Share Posted September 28, 2003 Amen;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kain Posted September 28, 2003 Share Posted September 28, 2003 AH HAHAHAHAHAHA!!! Whoops. I was tired when I did my last post. Got my magicians all screwed up. Yea, David Blaine is a total loony bin. The magician I was thinking of thats cool is Criss Angel...how'd I get em mixed up?*goes off to contimplate that* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BongoBob Posted September 28, 2003 Share Posted September 28, 2003 I think that the people that are harassing him need to knock it off. Plus, you know the saying. It's not right to mess with the crazy ones;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elijah Posted September 30, 2003 Share Posted September 30, 2003 Please excuse any statement you may think harsh, but I'm saying what needs to be said. I'm not out to support Blain, but simply see that people learn to be a little open minded. Originally posted by Father Torque Geez guys lay off the kill him crud. He is just a guy doing his job. Im sure alot of you probably wouldnt be up for the challenge. See our human nature is to challenge. We are alwyas trying to find things to do, and be the first or best at. Its the thing that thrives and inspires us to do stuff that we have never done, like bungee jumping or skydiving. Well said. Mostly I dont like the fact that everyone here is saying he should die. Now, tell me hoe sick and disgusting that is. It seems the thing he is doing is less disturbing than to hear you guys continuosly say, "who cares if he dies, hes an idiot." Im sure all of your have been idiots at sometime. Amen to that bro. Im not trying to be mean, i just think you guys should think twice about what you say, even if its supposed to be funny. Saying you wish people would die in any instance. Its pretty lame and immature. Once again, words of wisdom. The additude of "if you dont like what I like, you should die" is very childish. I'd think with the age of some of you, you would learned to have some respect for people with other opinions. Originally posted by>Steed, John However, the man is simply an attention-seeking psychopathic moron. That was a rather rude statement, as you have never met the man, much less know him personaly Why, for the love of God, seal yourself in a box, suspend yourself over the River Thames and sit there for fourty-four days? Is there any point? If there is, I cannot see one.1 word, MONEY. You really think he isnt getting anything for this? you know how much people pay to see a man frozen in ice for a week? or stand on a pole for 2 days? he has sponsors, rest assured And all you Americans calling the British public insane - have you really met every single member of the British public? I didn't think so. Do not pass judgement on a people who are probably much more civilised than you. I have met many British people. And don’t make such a vague and ridiculous comment. I'm not at all a person who will lie to you and say Americans are nice and well mannered, but you cant judge them all for what a few do. Would you like us to think that because 3 youth tried to cut an innocent man down from a box and kill him that all brits would do that? didn't think so. Stop judging the whole country on the actions of certain individuals. This is by no means aimed at JUST the Brits, or JUST the Americans, but everyone does this, more often than not. He looks so depressed, and quite frankly I'm glad. What a kind and unselfish thing to say Seriously man, I'd expect people to consider others before they open thier mouths Originally posted by Darth Groovy What a freaking idiot. Oh Common Groovy, your not an idiot because you dont agree with everything I say or think, are you? What good is it to be free if I think like everyone else? Originally posted by Vestril exactly, Blaine = crazy & self centered, and cultures do not define people's mental state. Finally Your statement is the only self centered thing I see. I wonder if his crazy stunts started shortly after his divorce... wow, that was frankly the most childish thing said on this entire thread, good job. "HAH! YOU DO STUPID THINGS CUZ YOUR WIFE LEFT YOU AHAHA!"... punk. I'm going to stop here, before I ramble on anymore... basicly you can see what I'm trying to say. Dont be so closed minded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vestril Posted September 30, 2003 Share Posted September 30, 2003 Umm, there was no HAHAHA, I think he's probably depressed, I was trying to put it in a nice way that didn't take the situation so seriously. Please don't put words into my mouth. Also, how is describing Blaine as crazy and self centered self centered? It may be closed minded and/or arrogant, but (and maybe this is because of my inferior intellect) I can't see what is self centered about it. I guess I could be more open minded and accept that somehow punishing yourself is somehow good... I could be more open minded and look at murder or rape as good. I realize this is different, as he is hurting no one--however that is why I think he doesn't deserve to be attacked. I do not, on the other hand, think that what he is doing somehow commands respect, it seems likely that it is part of our animal need to prove strength and dominance; heighted (it was my earlier argument) by some sort of mental illness, possibly due to feelings of inadequacy (hence my reference to divorce...). Anyway, my ultimate point here is that a person cannot be open minded to everything, we have to decide, in general, what we think is good, and what we think is bad, or else we'll be largely paralyzed by indecision. Trying to kill/maim David Blaine, in my opinion, is bad--hence I think there is something wrong with the rowdy youths who have tried, and hence I think there is something wrong with Blaine himself. I tried to express it in a light-hearted way, which was clearly a mistake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chastan Posted September 30, 2003 Share Posted September 30, 2003 What does David Blaine have to do with Americans? I don't give a **** about him, and I'd say 4 out of 5 people wouldn't even know who he is. Why is everybody trying to kill him? I thought Americans were the violent ones! Better question: WHO CARES?? If he doesn't get attention he'll go away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elijah Posted September 30, 2003 Share Posted September 30, 2003 Originally posted by Vestril Umm, there was no HAHAHA, I think he's probably depressed, I was trying to put it in a nice way that didn't take the situation so seriously. Please don't put words into my mouth. Your little ":p" made me think otherwise, but hey, its just an emoticon right? your not supposed to express yourself with them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Surfnshannon Posted September 30, 2003 Share Posted September 30, 2003 I think I've seen this guy once on tv and he's quite freeky. I guess American's are more accepting of the wierd and different ones...well the American's who live in LA at least After looking at the site from Lexx...i have to say that this guy...is just doing stuff that isn't quite healthy if it is true. And he should have the sence to know that the British have a much different sence of humour than the Americans. If people are trying to do stuff to him - I think he should just leave. Its obviously not well received. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vestril Posted September 30, 2003 Share Posted September 30, 2003 Originally posted by ZDawg Your little ":p" made me think otherwise, but hey, its just an emoticon right? your not supposed to express yourself with them. Good news, the same emoticons can have different meanings and you misinterpreted the intended use of mine--I thought that I had made that clear, but maybe you didn't read my entire post. Don't suppose you have a response to the actual content?.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
>Steed, John Posted September 30, 2003 Author Share Posted September 30, 2003 Just for the record, no amount of money could make me seal myself inside a glass box for fourty-four days and suspend myself over one of the busiest cities in Europe. The disruption David Blaine is causing quite frankly makes me feel ill - the same American attitude that everything should stop just because they want to do something ridiculous. ZDawg, before you attack someone, try thinking. Everything you have highlighted are either my own opinions on the matter, which I am legally entitled to, or sentences typed in retaliation to people attacking my country in the first damn place. I will not sit back and let those I have never even met face-to-face insult my fellow British citizens, and I would expect anyone from any other country to do the same... even Americans. If this topic gets heated and turns into a slanging match between Americans and British then I will destroy the entire thread. No more insulting people, do you hear? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_One Posted September 30, 2003 Share Posted September 30, 2003 Originally posted by >Steed, John Just for the record, no amount of money could make me seal myself inside a glass box for fourty-four days and suspend myself over one of the busiest cities in Europe. I'd do it for a copy of Half-Life 2 and a night with Cameron Diaz. Not neccessarily in that order Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Sitherino Posted September 30, 2003 Share Posted September 30, 2003 I fail to see how sitting in a box is magic, I also fail to see how drinking water is magic. Isn't magic where you do tricks like turing a tiger into a panter and making an elephant disappear. I liked blaine in the early days when he was a street performer.. and had hair now he's just a wack job doing stupid stunts claiming them to be magic. now I never said I wished him dead, just gassed. then take him out of the box and put him on a plane. Also I fail to see why he chose England, why not do it in Manhattan? that vertigo thing he did standing on a pole isn't magic but a feet of will and endurance and the like. I hate his excuse of it's magic. and FT I think our stupidity stopped short of hanging over a river in a box with nothing but water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
{BK}SupremePain Posted September 30, 2003 Share Posted September 30, 2003 Originally posted by The_One I'd do it for a copy of Half-Life 2 and a night with Cameron Diaz. Not neccessarily in that order haha nice 1... anyway i seen the dude do card tricks on TV.... thats about all but which corner of the box does he take a leak in? by the way, hope he dosent masturbate up there... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TiE23 Posted October 1, 2003 Share Posted October 1, 2003 A funnier and more daring stunt would for him to hang him self for a couple of days, no box - by the feet, and no police. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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