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InI
Paranoid (IV) Mad Scientist

From: Somewhere over the rainbow
Insane since: Mar 2001

posted posted 05-19-2003 11:57

The poster has demanded we remove all his contributions, less he takes legal action.
We have done so.
Now Tyberius Prime expects him to start complaining that we removed his 'free speech' since this message will replace all of his posts, past and future.
Don't follow his example - seek real life help first.

Veneficuz
Paranoid (IV) Inmate

From: A graveyard of dreams
Insane since: Mar 2001

posted posted 05-19-2003 12:00

Another sign that we live in a sick, sick world...



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Nimraw
Paranoid (IV) Inmate

From: Styx
Insane since: Sep 2000

posted posted 05-19-2003 12:10

Ah, that old joke.


I remember the media coverage about this a few years back, people signing petitions and all... not getting the joke.
(the tastefulness of the joke might however be questioned...)


InI
Paranoid (IV) Mad Scientist

From: Somewhere over the rainbow
Insane since: Mar 2001

posted posted 05-19-2003 12:21

The poster has demanded we remove all his contributions, less he takes legal action.
We have done so.
Now Tyberius Prime expects him to start complaining that we removed his 'free speech' since this message will replace all of his posts, past and future.
Don't follow his example - seek real life help first.

Wakkos
Maniac (V) Mad Scientist

From: Azylum's Secret Lab
Insane since: Oct 2000

posted posted 05-19-2003 12:23

^^yup.

No see joke.

Fey
Bipolar (III) Inmate

From: The Netherlands
Insane since: May 2003

posted posted 05-19-2003 12:33

THat's odd. I received this "Oh my god look what have they done someone help those poor things" mail about four years ago for the first time. Then it went away, but now it seems to be back again, because recently someone who hadn't yet caught up with it mailed it to me (and x-ty others), convinced it was real. Luckily it's not. It's just an exemple of a very succesful hoax ^^

Wes
Paranoid (IV) Mad Scientist

From: Inside THE BOX
Insane since: May 2000

posted posted 05-20-2003 14:22

I'd say it's not a hoax, just a joke. They're not trying to actually fool anyone. It's simple silliness.

GrythusDraconis
Paranoid (IV) Inmate

From: The Astral Plane
Insane since: Jul 2002

posted posted 05-20-2003 15:48

It's still another sing that we live in a sick, sick world.

GrythusDraconis
"I'm sick of hearing that beauty is only skin-deep. That's deep enough. Who wants an adorable pancreas?" - Unknown

asptamer
Paranoid (IV) Inmate

From: The Lair
Insane since: Apr 2003

posted posted 05-20-2003 17:38

how do you know it's a joke?

asptamer
Paranoid (IV) Inmate

From: The Lair
Insane since: Apr 2003

posted posted 05-20-2003 20:51

yeh.. that's how

quote:
lobstah@amway.com Months ago, you have masterfully shaped my kitten into a trapezoid; however, now, the 45-degree angle on the tail side is weakining, making her more of a rhombus than anything. Although, I could reinforce the front side with the angular clamps you sell, I'm afraid she might turn out to be a parallelogram. Any tips?
We would be happy to surgically restore the crisp angles to your cherished pet. In fact, you may have forgotten that we provide a lifetime warranty on the shape of your Bonsai Kitten. Please, pack the Kitten into the shipping container that we will send to you via special express, and we will contact you shortly with a time estimate for the repairs.



Wes
Paranoid (IV) Mad Scientist

From: Inside THE BOX
Insane since: May 2000

posted posted 08-20-2003 16:57

Just came across something and remembered this thread. Read #10.
http://www.museumofhoaxes.com/newsletter/nov2002.html


phyreHazard
Nervous Wreck (II) Inmate

From: Augusta, GA
Insane since: Nov 2002

posted posted 08-20-2003 22:06

Ahh, so that settles it. It was a hoax after all, and not a joke.



[This message has been edited by phyreHazard (edited 08-20-2003).]

Wes
Paranoid (IV) Mad Scientist

From: Inside THE BOX
Insane since: May 2000

posted posted 08-21-2003 00:49

Well, in my opinion, it still was not a hoax, as it was so obviously outrageous that it could never have been intended to actually fool anyone.

Seriously -- who in his right mind would think you can shape kittens by stuffing them into glass jars or that anyone would sell them that way or promote such a practice? Using a little sense, anyone should realize it's a ridiculous joke.


CRO8
Bipolar (III) Inmate

From: New York City
Insane since: Jul 2000

posted posted 08-21-2003 01:37

got me. pretty funny.

Taobaybee
Maniac (V) Inmate

From: The Pool Of Life
Insane since: Feb 2003

posted posted 08-21-2003 03:49

Great link Wes a Wastoid could get lost there..

Wes
Paranoid (IV) Mad Scientist

From: Inside THE BOX
Insane since: May 2000

posted posted 08-21-2003 15:31

Was doing a little research for another book proposal I'm trying to start. Can't seem to come up with an angle and was exploring the "prank" aspect.

I eluded to this idea in a post some time ago ... maybe I should consult the Asylum again. >thinking, thinking<


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