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Cali Coug · 12-23-2009, 04:14 AM

Does it again.

Waters must be devastated. To have the winningest quarterback to ever play at BYU and to have never once appreciated him must feel pretty foolish in hindsight.

MikeWaters · 12-23-2009, 09:50 AM

Pretty strong hyperbole from the king of hyperbole.

I knew when Max bit his tongue, it was an act of God.

Archaea · 12-23-2009, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeWaters

Pretty strong hyperbole from the king of hyperbole.

I knew when Max bit his tongue, it was an act of God.

I am happy with the result and a little surprised.

Tex · 12-23-2009, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeWaters

Pretty strong hyperbole from the king of hyperbole.

I knew when Max bit his tongue, it was an act of God.

Heh, that's actually pretty funny.

Hall has been a key player in some of the best football years ever at BYU. He deserves a lot of kudos.

MikeWaters · 12-23-2009, 05:50 PM

I honestly don't get enough credit for my sense of humor.

"I had to leave CG because Waters has no sense of humor." Lame. Go watch Tom and Jerry, you friggin' 3 year old.

MikeWaters · 12-23-2009, 07:04 PM

Had the Princess post been made on CB, it would have likely ignited a firestorm.

On a largely empty/deserted message board, it does not lead to very much conflagration, but still has had more hits than normal.

Why?

1) It takes on an unanswered question, that in some ways is taboo--why do BYU fans not adore Max Hall?
2) It makes a case, using provocative and evocative language. It is memorable.
3) It captures truth that is not easily dismissed.

Repeatedly writing these kinds of things is sometimes referred to as "trolling." The problem is that trolling means that the language is untrue and insincere. And that is just not the case. If I get accused of trolling, I merely ask, point to what I have said that is trolling, because it is what I think. Which brings me to an important point.

You can only do this effectively if you truly believe what you are saying.

Again, some people call it trolling. I call it talent. I call it original content. I call it the gem in an otherwise indistinguishable trash pile. And the trash floats and revolves around these gems, with chaos and dance, and anger and laughter. It's the symbiosis of the provocateur and his audience.

Truth is tiring. For both the teller and audience. So we return to our old tired ways of comforting lies. And really, that is what I consider the shame of the murder of Mike Waters. The lynching.

For every door that closes, another opens. Maybe more than one. It's trite, but true. Even when it is death. Whether literal or figurative. In Act 2, the provocateur grows up.

12-23-2009, 04:14 AM	#1
Cali Coug Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 5,996	Max Hall, BYU's "Princess Quarterback" Does it again. Waters must be devastated. To have the winningest quarterback to ever play at BYU and to have never once appreciated him must feel pretty foolish in hindsight.

12-23-2009, 07:04 PM	#6
MikeWaters Demiurge Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 36,365	Had the Princess post been made on CB, it would have likely ignited a firestorm. On a largely empty/deserted message board, it does not lead to very much conflagration, but still has had more hits than normal. Why? 1) It takes on an unanswered question, that in some ways is taboo--why do BYU fans not adore Max Hall? 2) It makes a case, using provocative and evocative language. It is memorable. 3) It captures truth that is not easily dismissed. Repeatedly writing these kinds of things is sometimes referred to as "trolling." The problem is that trolling means that the language is untrue and insincere. And that is just not the case. If I get accused of trolling, I merely ask, point to what I have said that is trolling, because it is what I think. Which brings me to an important point. You can only do this effectively if you truly believe what you are saying. Again, some people call it trolling. I call it talent. I call it original content. I call it the gem in an otherwise indistinguishable trash pile. And the trash floats and revolves around these gems, with chaos and dance, and anger and laughter. It's the symbiosis of the provocateur and his audience. Truth is tiring. For both the teller and audience. So we return to our old tired ways of comforting lies. And really, that is what I consider the shame of the murder of Mike Waters. The lynching. For every door that closes, another opens. Maybe more than one. It's trite, but true. Even when it is death. Whether literal or figurative. In Act 2, the provocateur grows up. Last edited by MikeWaters; 12-23-2009 at 07:10 PM.

12-23-2009, 09:50 AM	#2
MikeWaters Demiurge Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 36,365	Pretty strong hyperbole from the king of hyperbole. I knew when Max bit his tongue, it was an act of God.

12-23-2009, 05:50 PM	#5
MikeWaters Demiurge Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 36,365	I honestly don't get enough credit for my sense of humor. "I had to leave CG because Waters has no sense of humor." Lame. Go watch Tom and Jerry, you friggin' 3 year old.