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Posted by: ind06 6 months, 1 week ago

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A new study indicates that, despite their very best efforts, most Americans are not at all famous.

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ind066 months, 1 week ago

In related news: 0.05% Of Americans Suffering From Newly-Diagnosed "Undeserved Attention Syndrome".
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  SonOfTheMask6 months, 1 week ago
  
  Good stuff, ind06. :)
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    ind066 months, 1 week ago
    
    Thanks SonOfTheMask :)
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emha6 months, 1 week ago

o relay ! wow its must any something wrong with american PPL
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  ind066 months, 1 week ago
  
  Nothing a little fame won't fix!
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    BronxBomber6 months, 1 week ago
    
    I better use my "15 minutes" wisely...that is.... if it ever comes.
    :o/
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cowboygrandpa6 months, 1 week ago

I like my obscurity. I can get away with a lot more stuff. LOL
Good one ind06
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  ind066 months, 1 week ago
  
  Thanks cowboygrandpa! :)
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  Shadowolf6 months, 1 week ago
  
  So true Gramps...they can't blame you if they don't know your name...
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Rinty6 months, 1 week ago

I look forward to certain famous people heading for obscurity ... geez, I wonder where I should start, any suggestions?
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  uncle-dave6 months, 1 week ago
  
  Nick Nolte?
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    Rinty6 months, 1 week ago
    
    Good one Uncle Dave...how about Tom Cruise?
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      BronxBomber6 months, 1 week ago
      
      I rode with "Soupy Sales" in an 'acess-a-ride'community van the other day...
      I almost couldn't recognize him w/o the pie on his face.
      (True not kidding)
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        uncle-dave6 months, 1 week ago
        
        You met a "Soupy Star"!?
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        BronxBomber6 months, 1 week ago
        
        Yep! From 'soup' to nuts...
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        djrevelky6 months, 1 week ago
        
        Soupy Sales? Isn't he still living in WV?
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        BronxBomber6 months, 1 week ago
        
        What?...Soupy can't travel anywhere now?
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        Eagle_Eye6 months, 1 week ago
        
        BB, you are so lucky to meet with Soupy Sales, I loved his show!!!!
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        BronxBomber6 months, 1 week ago
        
        Thanx EE, he was very friendly, and down to earth. God Bless him! I loved his show too. I gave him "The Mouse" dance before I left the van, he laughed, that was a thrill for me.
        http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kP1_F9zEF7o
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        Eagle_Eye6 months, 1 week ago
        
        WOW, TY BB for that link!!! I see there are more Soupy YouTubes for me to watch, I look forward to this.
        I think it is really great that you had the opportunity to make Soupy Sales laugh and know that he is remembered for his comedy. I would say that had to be a spiritual moment.....you know me.....
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grungeplunge6 months, 1 week ago

Very soon, obscurity will turn into a prize commodity for the filthy rich.
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BronxBomber6 months, 1 week ago

"lolita01" I have a feeling that you're gonna be very famous soon...to the staff at Propeller for you're lousy spam! Negged, and reported! But don't worry, you'll be banned into obscurity from the website.
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cowboygrandpa6 months, 1 week ago

Hit the wrong button spammer. Should have been a neg. Just like you.
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chevydog6 months, 1 week ago

I plead guilty. Not having to fend off groupies is an unexpected bonus.
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cheif6 months, 1 week ago

Fool's names,
Like fool's faces,
Are often seen
in public places...
Why be a public fool when you can be one privately???
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  BronxBomber6 months, 1 week ago
  
  I've read that in a public restroom once.
  ;o)
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    uncle-dave6 months, 1 week ago
    
    I wrote it there twice, what're you some kind of a slow reader or supmtin'?
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      BronxBomber6 months, 1 week ago
      
      "supmtin'?"
      What're you got a touch of "Goppy"itus Uncle Dave?
      ;o)
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        uncle-dave6 months, 1 week ago
        
        I'm channeling.
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tryingtofindmyway6 months, 1 week ago

~sobs~ Tis so true and so unfair. There has to be a way to make boring the new fascinating...
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  BronxBomber6 months, 1 week ago
  
  You'll "findaway"...sorry for the play of words on you're name there fella.
  :oS
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smartsweetheart6 months, 1 week ago

I think somehow there is the wish in everyone of us to be famous. If not, why are there so many shows on TV like "GermanyÂ´s next Topmodel" or "Deutschland sucht den Superstar"? If one hasnÂ´t got any special talents, there is still the possibility to do something extremely extraordinary or disgusting. ThatÂ´s the same story in Germany, too!

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  cowboygrandpa6 months, 1 week ago
  
  Nah, I'll let someone have the fame.
  Doesn't really make me excited to think that people would seek after me for the fame factor.
  I've had a little taste of it in sports and it is not what it's cracked up to be.
  Like I said I like my obscurity. I can be who I am not what people think I am. Hahahahahaha.
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    ind066 months, 1 week ago
    
    Well I think you're a cool dude. Do you mind being that? :)
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      cowboygrandpa6 months, 1 week ago
      
      Nah, thanks ind06.
      The feeling is mutual.
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    blinkers6 months, 1 week ago
    
    cbg, Here's actor Daniel Craig (the new James Bond/007)on his new-found fame:
    "I get to hang around all the best women. Drive the fastest cars, travel in speedboats and private jets, sleep in the best hotels and have beautiful women pursuing me from all over the world. It's absolutely bloody awful"
    (But he might have been joking)
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      cowboygrandpa6 months, 1 week ago
      
      blinkers:
      I had some "fans" do to my prowess in some sports. You know what is funny? They really don't know who you are. They have this preconceived notion of what you should be, and are greatly disappointed when you are not. LOL
      I really don't care what people think I should be. I'm more concerned with how I treat others. Trying to make sure it is with respect.
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        blinkers6 months, 1 week ago
        
        You have a perfect credo, there, cbg.
        If only it were more prevalent, there might be considerably less friction in this world.
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itsme26 months, 1 week ago

I AM gonna be famous someday!!! I swear it!!!
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  BronxBomber6 months, 1 week ago
  
  (itsme2's inner voice) : "Shoot the president!..Shoot the president!"
  ;o)
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    djrevelky6 months, 1 week ago
    
    Just for reference sake...that isn't something you even joke about. That's a federal offense in itself.
    Those mean evil Republicans who are policing us and stealing our rights probably had the Black Helicopters come and take you both away.
    
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      spyguy6 months, 1 week ago
      
      You're wrong...BB put a smiley wink at the end of his comment to signify that's it's only a joke. You're just being an neo-con alarmist w/o a good cause. Try to get a sense of humor dude or they'll take you away to the 'twinkie wagon' for you're aberrant paranoia.
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        ind066 months, 1 week ago
        
        Yeah, they'll just bug his phone for a year. ;)
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        BronxBomber6 months, 1 week ago
        
        I doubt that djrevelky can fit in a phone at all Indy.
        Hey djrevelky..I'll just tell the authorities that you were the master-"mind"..if you'll excuse the overstatement.
        ;o)
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        icono16 months, 1 week ago
        
        Mean evil Republicans in black helicopters!!!???
        And all along I thought those where small, green, red eyed Bolshevik gremlins riding around on stealthy flying pink elephants that escaped from Area 51 singing German beer drinking songs.
        Really, are those really 'evil Republicans' or do I need another drink of Vodka to clear my head?
        
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        BronxBomber6 months, 1 week ago
        
        Bottoms up!
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      itsme26 months, 1 week ago
      
      Oh man I got positive vote happy oops!
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ArtistsValley6 months, 1 week ago

Its a cool way to get a lot of visits to your posts :D
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truthiness6 months, 1 week ago

that's not what your wife told me.
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  BronxBomber6 months, 1 week ago
  
  Oooo...ouch!
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  ind066 months, 1 week ago
  
  That stung.
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uncle-dave6 months, 1 week ago

Does it reside in a giant jar of formaldehyde?
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truthiness6 months, 1 week ago

how dare you suggest I am obscure! You can't talk to me like that! Do you know who I am?
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sumptuousdigs6 months, 1 week ago

Is it plaid? I lost my thermos. Oh well, if the shoe fits...LOL!
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icono16 months, 1 week ago

My anonymity is the highlight of my slightly less than illustrious life.
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  uncle-dave6 months, 1 week ago
  
  Your anonymity will remain safe with me icono1. ;)
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    BronxBomber6 months, 1 week ago
    
    & who are you?
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      uncle-dave6 months, 1 week ago
      
      I'm fine, thank you. ;-}
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