Facepalm Against the Cuts on 26 March

[teuchter]

People that don't waste their lives on internet forums like we do won't know what a "facepalm" is.

 

[spliff]

They'll think there's just been a gust of dust.

 

[Mation]

People that don't waste their lives on internet forums like we do won't know what a "facepalm" is.

Not yet, perhaps. But they will

 

[albionism]

They'll think there's just been a gust of dust.

Or everyone's hungover.

 

[Proper Tidy]

Why is it bollocks

Because it is.

and what else should we be doing?

Go on the fucking march.

 

[Mation]

Because it is.



Go on the fucking march.

I am! I'm not sure why you think the two things are mutually exclusive...

 

[*Miss Daisy*]

People that don't waste their lives on internet forums like we do won't know what a "facepalm" is.

Ah but... Alot of them spend time on Facebook

 

[PlaidDragon]

I've got an idea, hear me out...

'LOL' against the Cuts! Everyone around the country, at exactly 2pm in the afternoon, shouts "LOL!" as loud as they can. If the people on the march did it they'd create quite an atmosphere.

No??? Anyone???

 

[goldenecitrone]

I've got an idea, hear me out...

'LOL' against the Cuts! Everyone around the country, at exactly 2pm in the afternoon, shouts "LOL!" as loud as they can. If the people on the march did it they'd create quite an atmosphere.

No??? Anyone???

You don't shout 'LOL', you type it. Apart from that it's a good idea.

 

[PlaidDragon]

You don't shout 'LOL', you type it. Apart from that it's a good idea.

I was being sarcastic

 

[Mation]

There are, however, takers for this. You're going to have to spell out your point if you want to make one. I could guess what you meant but it could be any of a number of things and I wouldn't want to put words in your mouth.

 

[Proper Tidy]

There are, however, takers for this. You're going to have to spell out your point if you want to make one. I could guess what you meant but it could be any of a number of things and I wouldn't want to put words in your mouth.

It's quite simple. It's a pointless gesture.

 

[Mation]

Yeah, you still haven't explained why you think so...

 

[goldenecitrone]

I was being sarcastic

LOL!

 

[Proper Tidy]

Yeah, you still haven't explained why you think so...

Are you a bit dim? Because it is an empty gesture. It's the equivalent of 'everybody change their facebook profile pic to a cartoon character'.

Whole point of any action is to put pressure on. Demos, marches, occupations, strikes, all, to varying degrees, apply pressure and demonstrate actual opposition. What the fuck is this? Nobody will give a toss. It is pointless, empty, plastic, superficial. How can you not see this?

 

[strung out]

most people don't know what a facepalm is

 

[Mation]

@ proper tidy - I don't think you can accuse me of being dim for wanting you to say what you mean.

Anyway, if only a very few people did it, it wouldn't be terribly effective. Same as any demo. You're also right that this won't put any pressure on. However, that's not the purpose. The purpose is to help draw more attention to a day of national protests.

How can you not see that?

 

[Mation]

Oh, and what does plastic mean in this context? Is there some particular standard of authenticity to be adhered to?

 

[Proper Tidy]

Anyway, if only a very few people did it, it wouldn't be terribly effective. Same as any demo. You're also right that this won't put any pressure on. However, that's not the purpose. The purpose is to help draw more attention to a day of national protests.

How does it do that? I bet you subscribe to Avazz.

 

[Proper Tidy]

Oh, and what does plastic mean in this context? Is there some particular standard of authenticity to be adhered to?

Stuff that works

 

[teuchter]

Ah but... Alot of them spend time on Facebook

I've never seen a facepalm on facebook.

 

[Mation]

Stuff that works

So if this achieved its aim of a bit more publicity for the protests, then you'd deem it authentic?

How does it do that? I bet you subscribe to Avazz.

I don't subscribe to Avaaz, no. I assume you're aware that photographers often take pictures of demonstrations? And that if lots of people take part in a particularly visual demonstration, especially if they're all together, it might appear in some media?

I've never seen a facepalm on facebook.

I have Before this, I mean...

 

[sunnysidedown]

I assume you're aware that photographers often take pictures of demonstrations? And that if lots of people take part in a particularly visual demonstration, especially if they're all together, it might appear in some media?

shove it up your arse.

 

[Mation]

shove it up your arse.

That's the spirit! *thumbs*

 

[teuchter]

So if this achieved it's aim of a bit more publicity for the protests, then you'd deem it authentic?

I don't subscribe to Avaaz, no. I assume you're aware that photographers often take pictures of demonstrations? And that if lots of people take part in a particularly visual demonstration, especially if they're all together, it might appear in some media?

I have Before this, I mean...

How do you post a facepalm smilie on facebook?

 

[*Miss Daisy*]

No - Its some event

 

[*Miss Daisy*]

on facebook

 

[Mation]

How do you post a facepalm smilie on facebook?

You can't afaik, but I've seen people post pics or write *fp*

 

[albionism]

shove it up your arse.

Mass Goatse against the cuts.

 

[snadge]

Yes, I know it's simple and silly, but o the joy of seeing thousands doing a minute's facepalm together as one bit of the protests. Yes?



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fuck facebook