What is up with the History Channel? It's like GLP on TV | |
Smilin' Irish Eyes
(OP) User ID: 656642 United States 12/19/2010 08:10 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | [link to www.youtube.com] Common sense in an uncommon degree is what the world calls wisdom. -- Samuel Taylor Coleridge In seeking wisdom thou art wise; in imagining that thou hast attained it - thou art a fool. -- Lord Chesterfield |
~Azul~
User ID: 1127821 United States 12/19/2010 08:14 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Yeah I've noticed that too. We watch a lot of History Chanel at home. Funny story, my husband 70yr old aunt was visiting from NY for a week and she got hooked on Ancient Aliens. I think many people are waking up to subject that would have been considered lunatic fringe just a few years ago. :OMFGZombie: ~i categorically deny all accusations~ |
Only Me
Strawberry Girl User ID: 725691 United States 12/19/2010 08:16 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | For most people, it's a fleeting novelty; for glpers, it's a way of life. Plus, I think maybe people like Dan Brown made it "ok" to read up on these things. Goodbye, halcyon days... There is a theory which states that if ever anyone discovers exactly what the Universe is for and why it is here, it will instantly disappear and be replaced by something even more bizarre and inexplicable. There is another theory mentioned, which states that this has already happened. |
Smilin' Irish Eyes
(OP) User ID: 656642 United States 12/19/2010 08:17 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Yeah I've noticed that too. We watch a lot of History Chanel at home. Funny story, my husband 70yr old aunt was visiting from NY for a week and she got hooked on Ancient Aliens. Quoting: ~Azul~I think many people are waking up to subject that would have been considered lunatic fringe just a few years ago. It is interesting to watch the History Channel and then look to see what else is on; last night "Close Encounters of the Third Kind" showed on Encore, there were many alien themes on last night on different channels. BTW Azul Common sense in an uncommon degree is what the world calls wisdom. -- Samuel Taylor Coleridge In seeking wisdom thou art wise; in imagining that thou hast attained it - thou art a fool. -- Lord Chesterfield |
Smilin' Irish Eyes
(OP) User ID: 656642 United States 12/19/2010 08:22 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | For most people, it's a fleeting novelty; for glpers, it's a way of life. Quoting: Only MePlus, I think maybe people like Dan Brown made it "ok" to read up on these things. Have you noticed more people in real life talking about "end of the world" scenarios or aliens? I don't even bring the subjects up other people start talking about them; I kind of blink a couple of times (in shock) and then start a discussion. :umhuhlv: Just for you hon. Common sense in an uncommon degree is what the world calls wisdom. -- Samuel Taylor Coleridge In seeking wisdom thou art wise; in imagining that thou hast attained it - thou art a fool. -- Lord Chesterfield |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 1078350 Canada 12/19/2010 08:25 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | For most people, it's a fleeting novelty; for glpers, it's a way of life. Quoting: Smilin' Irish EyesPlus, I think maybe people like Dan Brown made it "ok" to read up on these things. Have you noticed more people in real life talking about "end of the world" scenarios or aliens? I don't even bring the subjects up other people start talking about them; I kind of blink a couple of times (in shock) and then start a discussion. :umhuhlv: Just for you hon. |
Only Me
Strawberry Girl User ID: 725691 United States 12/19/2010 08:25 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | For most people, it's a fleeting novelty; for glpers, it's a way of life. Quoting: Smilin' Irish EyesPlus, I think maybe people like Dan Brown made it "ok" to read up on these things. Have you noticed more people in real life talking about "end of the world" scenarios or aliens? I don't even bring the subjects up other people start talking about them; I kind of blink a couple of times (in shock) and then start a discussion. :umhuhlv: Just for you hon. yay chocolate! Goodbye, halcyon days... There is a theory which states that if ever anyone discovers exactly what the Universe is for and why it is here, it will instantly disappear and be replaced by something even more bizarre and inexplicable. There is another theory mentioned, which states that this has already happened. |
The Watchmaker
User ID: 1125560 United States 12/19/2010 08:26 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I watch both the History and International History Channels, and I am going with blank, we have control over both life and death, our history is what is history say those who run the world behind the scenes! All the World's a Stage, or staged! Until our final breath The joy and pain that we receive Must be what we deserve I was brought up to believe |
Soul Devine
User ID: 983877 United States 12/19/2010 08:28 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | 1st 10 minutes - tell you everything that was in the promo. Next half hour - drag out "experts" like MLH, to verify their claims. Next 10 minutes - introduce doubts. LAST 10 MINUTES - INFORM YOU THAT YOU WERE A FUCKING DOUCHEBAG FOR BELIEVING ANYTHING IN THE FIRST 50 MINUTES. Once you accept this, you won't need to watch History channel. |
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Smilin' Irish Eyes
(OP) User ID: 656642 United States 12/19/2010 08:37 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Here's the forumula for a History channel show. Quoting: Soul Devine1st 10 minutes - tell you everything that was in the promo. Next half hour - drag out "experts" like MLH, to verify their claims. Next 10 minutes - introduce doubts. LAST 10 MINUTES - INFORM YOU THAT YOU WERE A FUCKING DOUCHEBAG FOR BELIEVING ANYTHING IN THE FIRST 50 MINUTES. Once you accept this, you won't need to watch History channel. Have you ever taken any of the information gleaned from the shows and done a search for veracity of the information? If so, could you post which shows were purely disinformation based on your research? I will grant that most of their shows are very theatrical and pander to people with low levels of reading comprehension therefore their presentation comes away as disinformation. I have researched some of their shows, especially the Nostradamus shows and found that the vast majority of information is correct. [link to www.youtube.com] Common sense in an uncommon degree is what the world calls wisdom. -- Samuel Taylor Coleridge In seeking wisdom thou art wise; in imagining that thou hast attained it - thou art a fool. -- Lord Chesterfield |
Smilin' Irish Eyes
(OP) User ID: 656642 United States 12/19/2010 08:38 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I watch both the History and International History Channels, and I am going with blank, we have control Quoting: The Watchmakerover both life and death, our history is what is history say those who run the world behind the scenes! All the World's a Stage, or staged! History is written by the victors. It takes a lot of digging to get the perspective from the losing side. Common sense in an uncommon degree is what the world calls wisdom. -- Samuel Taylor Coleridge In seeking wisdom thou art wise; in imagining that thou hast attained it - thou art a fool. -- Lord Chesterfield |
Soul Devine
User ID: 983877 United States 12/19/2010 08:45 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Have you ever taken any of the information gleaned from the shows and done a search for veracity of the information? Quoting: Smilin' Irish EyesYou need to reread what I said. I said nothing as to the truthiness of the content. I'm telling you how HC writes the shows. Their "intent" may be to inform you, but the network REQUIRES them to introduce doubt and often ridicule of controversial topics. And, as it happens, it's always at the end of the show. Why would they introduce doubt or dissenting views when they have a captive audience (lapping it all up) to sell crap to. Remember, it's a FOR PROFIT business. |
Smilin' Irish Eyes
(OP) User ID: 656642 United States 12/19/2010 08:54 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Have you ever taken any of the information gleaned from the shows and done a search for veracity of the information? Quoting: Soul DevineYou need to reread what I said. I said nothing as to the truthiness of the content. I'm telling you how HC writes the shows. Their "intent" may be to inform you, but the network REQUIRES them to introduce doubt and often ridicule of controversial topics. And, as it happens, it's always at the end of the show. Why would they introduce doubt or dissenting views when they have a captive audience (lapping it all up) to sell crap to. Remember, it's a FOR PROFIT business. Sorry, I did misinterpret what you initially posted. I do find the ridicule part or doubt as part of presenting both sides of the issue; somewhat of a devil's advocate position. But then there are times that the ridicule is uncalled for and over the top, when that happens I think of Gandi's saying: "First they ignore you, then they ridicule you, then they fight you, then you win." Common sense in an uncommon degree is what the world calls wisdom. -- Samuel Taylor Coleridge In seeking wisdom thou art wise; in imagining that thou hast attained it - thou art a fool. -- Lord Chesterfield |
Smilin' Irish Eyes
(OP) User ID: 656642 United States 12/19/2010 08:55 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | [link to www.youtube.com] Common sense in an uncommon degree is what the world calls wisdom. -- Samuel Taylor Coleridge In seeking wisdom thou art wise; in imagining that thou hast attained it - thou art a fool. -- Lord Chesterfield |