Let's kill all the Belgians

[ctc]

>I just have a hard time believing anyone can take it seriously

So.... they're NOT gonna eat my puppy?

I.... I just don't know who to believe any more....!

Don C.

[Gorn Captain]

Fair enough - I just have a hard time believing anyone can take it seriously after the description of page one, unless people really are naive to think that there are a nation of people who want to eat brains.

Actually, we do eat fried brains. My wife loves it. Not human brains, of course...

[nvmbrsdoom5]

Remember that Thomas is a Dutch-Belgian hybrid...
He has all of their superpowers combined!

Oh I know, that's why I made the joke! Thomas is one of my most favorite Belgians so it's ok

[Meule]

Remember that Thomas is a Dutch-Belgian hybrid...
He has all of their superpowers combined!

I'm pure Belgian. My superpower is to release a deadly volley of waffles. Thomas has this same ability, but his waffles have cheese on top...

And if I try real hard, I can even do peanut butter on the cheese too

[Brazoo]

I think this is the same dude. I think it's pretty funny too:

McSweeneys Internet Tendency: From The “Forum” Section Of Welding Enthusiast Magazine.

[Brazoo]

Fair enough - I just have a hard time believing anyone can take it seriously after the description of page one, unless people really are naive to think that there are a nation of people who want to eat brains.

[Gorn Captain]

Now, the Dutch, well that's a whole 'nother story..... j/k

Remember that Thomas is a Dutch-Belgian hybrid...
He has all of their superpowers combined!

I'm pure Belgian. My superpower is to release a deadly volley of waffles. Thomas has this same ability, but his waffles have cheese on top...

And to come back on the original subject of this crazy book: I still feel it's an unhealthy thing. It's starts with a sick joke, and before you know it somebody decides to take it for real.

[nvmbrsdoom5]

That's one goofy book, odd humour there

And I LOVE Belgium, some of the best times of my life were had over there in recent years, and overall really cool people too!

Now, the Dutch, well that's a whole 'nother story..... j/k

[Gorn Captain]

Just comes of as the rantings of a mentally disturbed person. Way more creepy than remotely funny.

I agree with you.
I can take abuse as well as the next guy, but this seems a but too hateful and disturbing.
But as I'm a tolerant and Ghandi-like pacifist, I feel the only way to respond to this...is to give the author a really good beating. I'll bring the torches and pitchforks...

[Gorn Captain]

I only know one Belgian

I need to get me a PR rep on this forum....

[Brazoo]

Just for the record this is satire, not a parody. My objection is the use of the term genocide. It has nothing to do with him writing about Belgians. I just do not like to see the term genocide tossed around like a joke. It isn't funny to me in any context.



I wanted to make sure everyone understood why I think it is in poor taste. Lose the term genocide and it would be different. Of course nobody would ever try and use such a word like genocide just for publicity sake now would they?

Yes - I meant satire, not parody. Thank you. Early morning dum-dums got me again!

[Brad]

Thanks everyone!!!


I have been here at work from 7:30am to 10pm every day this week and at this point I am getting pretty punchy. (even more then usual). That's why I wanted to clarify what I wrote as it most likely didn't come out right. Thank you all for being so understanding. That's why I love this place. You are all such kind people. I don't want anyone to think that I am not grateful for the enjoyment this place gives me.


I have enough fighting on my own board (I don't start any of it. I have to try and defuse it. I appreciate the job of the mods here from my own experience) so I certainly never mean to cause any trouble here.


That word just makes me feel icky.

[Werewolf]

I think it's done too poorly to be effective as satire. Just comes of as the rantings of a mentally disturbed person. Way more creepy than remotely funny.

[Tyme2tyme]

I'm with you on that one Brad. I didn't mean to come across as picking on you. You have a point about the word "genocide". There are certain words that don't translate to humor and that one fits the bill.

[PNGwynne]

Brad has hit it exactly--I thought it was a funny political satire, but "genocide" is too loaded a word for satire, I suspect. It does give me a creepy rankle that ruins the joke.


My favorite Belgian, barring Meule, is Hercule Poirot, & he's fictitious.