Thought vikings got bored of gay viking culture so they all went and becameGreek/RomanChristian andjoined Byzantine/Roman Empirestopped being terrifying murderhobos.
No vikings since the 12th century or so.
Look at what a useless prick this guy is in real fighting, by the way. All that strength and his punches visibly have no power behind them, he's DEAD after three minutes of, at best, medium intensity sparring, and he's slower than my grandmother. And dat footwork. As everyone with experience knows, bodybuilders are useless when it comes to anything but brief displays of useless strength.So? This guy isn't a bodybuilder. Bodybuilders train to strike poses. This guy trains to do brief displays of strength. Fighters train to fight. A fighter would suck in a bodybuilding competition, a strongman would suck in a fighting competition and a bodybuilder would suck in a strongman competition. All of these physical disciplines are useless to most people's daily lives, so I don't see why any of them would be less useless than any of the others.(click to show/hide)
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So? This guy isn't a bodybuilder. Bodybuilders train to strike poses. This guy trains to do brief displays of strength. Fighters train to fight. A fighter would suck in a bodybuilding competition, a strongman would suck in a fighting competition and a bodybuilder would suck in a strongman competition. All of these physical disciplines are useless to most people's daily lives, so I don't see why any of them would be less useless than any of the others."So" that most bodybuilders and strongmen do it for the atavistic "big guy = strong fighter = alpha" image, whether they know it or not (what other possible reason would there be? Name me one that doesn't come down to that). This is also how they are perceived -- the layman will go "damn that dude is big, better not fuck with him." Any bouncer will tell you that bodybuilders (or strongmen) tend to be the worst customers, thinking that they're great fighters and being loud about it. The whole "no no they don't do it for that image at all they do it FOR THEMSELVES" reminds me - and makes just as much sense - as girls going "no no, I don't wear make up and skimpy clothing for the guys, I wear it for myself"... displaying a profound ignorance of the mechanics at play under the hood.
He's strongman, not bodybuilder.Potato, potato.
"So" that most bodybuilders and strongmen do it for the atavistic "big guy = strong fighter = alpha" image, whether they know it or not (what other possible reason would there be? Name me one that doesn't come down to that).They do it because there is money and fame in it?
Fighting is never useless, unless you want to be at the mercy of others. All authority stems from violence. It also changes social dynamics a lot. Being the baddest motherfucker in the room means a lot in human interactions, we're still wired just like we were when we lived in small tribes.Fighting is probably more useless than being able to lift heavy things and have an ''attractive'' physique in my life and as far as I can see for anyone in my surroundings. Very little authority stems from unarmed violence by the individual wielding the authority these days. Can't remember a social interaction in my life where the baddest motherfucker enjoyed advantages in human interactions or when I was at the mercy of others. Besides, isn't the baddest motherfucker hard to spot as muscles and size are not a proper indicator of fighting ability? Violent people get looked down upon here and fighting ability gets few people anywhere on the social economic ladder. Dunno what kind of barbaric hole of Finland you reside in, but in a modern society fighting is for retards.
So they're useless because violence is the supreme authority but these people arent good at violence yet they still command authority. That seems quite contradictory, if violence was genuinely the root of all authority then you'd have no issue with these people 'pretending' to be alphas and commanding authority as a result.
Good luck anyone who attempts a pure 'might makes right' philosophy in this century, you'll get put in a cage for the rest of your life by pacifists, moderates and all manner of other 'weak' people who are much smarter and better at manipulating others than you. Then at least you'll have plenty of time to ponder how these 'weak' people have all the power whilst you have nothing.
If the ability to swing your fists harder and longer than the people around you was the most important attribute, we'd have stopped evolving down this path thousands of years ago back when we were much stronger and more stupid than we are now.
They do it because there is money and fame in it?:lol:
Fighting is probably more useless than being able to lift heavy things and have an ''attractive'' physique in my life and as far as I can see for anyone in my surroundings.Spoken like a true sheltered Western sheep. Too bad that the peaceful times we live in right now can change extremely quickly, and in fact we're moving towards more restless times right now, and "pacifists" like yourself are completely helpless without the protection of a lawful society. Not even mentioning the fact that anyone aggressive can and will use you as a doormat, and your opinion literally matters not at all when it comes to anything decided in the real world. If someone doesn't listen to you, your only option is to cry about it.
Very little authority stems from unarmed violence by the individual wielding the authority these days.Wrong.
Can't remember a social interaction in my life where the baddest motherfucker enjoyed advantages in human interactions or when I was at the mercy of others.Then you're an awkward nerd who couldn't spot how social interactions work even if you got punched in the face. Either that, or you were literally raised in a barrel. Realistically, probably a combination of both. There is no social environment where the capacity for violence doesn't play a huge part in interactions between humans. For an easy example, look at schools and the bully dynamic.
Besides, isn't the baddest motherfucker hard to spot as muscles and size are not a proper indicator of fighting ability?No, not at all, for someone who has eyes to see and doesn't have the social grace of a homeschooled autist. Which it really seems like you are, judging by your statements. It's absurd I even have to explain these things to you. Literally every media and environment is littered with examples and stereotypes of what I'm talking about. Who are the popular kids in school? The nerds? No? Do the bullies in school walk up to jocks and throw their books on the floor? No? Wonder why.
Violent people get looked down upon hereOnly on the surface. It's a common defense mechanism from people with no physical ability whatsoever. Fear is a funny thing.
in a modern society fighting is for retards.And, see, you could never say things like this in real life, because you'd get the crap beat out of you for being an out-of-touch-with-reality nerd. Another cool thing about being able to fight, huh? Can say what you want. And yet another example of why and how the social dynamic works.
Boxing gloves and rules make him a slow turd, but without the gloves this guy can is hard to hurt and if he gets a proper hold of anyone half his weight, he can do whatever with them.Wow, you must have a lot of experience! Prithee, how do boxing gloves make him "a slow turd"? How do rules slow him down? How do you know he's hard to hurt? And walking in and bearhugging someone isn't actually a very valid technique...
Anyone else notice how fucking creepy this song is? It's like The Pedophile Song. Like straight out of The Woodsman.
"When we touched she didn't shudder at my paw :) No.. it can't be.. I'll just ignore.. but then she's never looked at me that way before"
Total pedo vibes.
If I'm the only one who gets pedo vibes from that then this post was a joke and there's nothing wrong with me.
Sheltered western society is my reality, and yours too and I am in touch with being able to live a sheltered life. Tells us Xant, what authority have you extracted from fighting skills? How many people have you saved from rape and murder? How many would-be assassins have you fought off with your epic martial art skills? How many people have you beat up if they didn't listen to you, since you can do more than cry about? What kind of success have you derived from your fantastic ability to punch someone?(click to show/hide)
So? This guy isn't a bodybuilder. Bodybuilders train to strike poses. This guy trains to do brief displays of strength. Fighters train to fight. A fighter would suck in a bodybuilding competition, a strongman would suck in a fighting competition and a bodybuilder would suck in a strongman competition. All of these physical disciplines are useless to most people's daily lives, so I don't see why any of them would be less useless than any of the others.
I will say that exercising relatively heavy is a boon for health for people
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People who train heavy sooner or later become obsessed with it, start taking steroids and end like this before true old age arrives: http://www.deadwrestlers.net/under50.html
Sheltered western society is my reality, and yours too and I am in touch with being able to live a sheltered life. Tells us Xant, what authority have you extracted from fighting skills? How many people have you saved from rape and murder? How many would-be assassins have you fought off with your epic martial art skills? How many people have you beat up if they didn't listen to you, since you can do more than cry about? What kind of success have you derived from your fantastic ability to punch someone?Sheltered western society is your reality. For now. Historically, that has never lasted for very long. And you see, Teethie dearie, I don't have to beat up people if they don't listen to me, because they know I could.
Every thread that involves muscles Xant has to troll in. At least he got the muscles and time to use his keyboard and mouse.
Every thread that involves muscles Xant has to troll in. At least he got the muscles and time to use his keyboard and mouse.It's how I exercise my typing muscles, brah.
If you're ok with anyone being able to do anything they want to you and your family+friends, I agree.
There's like so much angst in this, its cringe worthy. Sorry high school sucked for you, bro.I've always been the one controlling the group of the most popular people, everywhere I've been. Elementary school, middle school, high school, college, military... but nice try, bro.
Invisible friends don't countSay that to my face, fucker.
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Say that to my face, fucker.
Every threadthat involves musclesXant has to troll in.
I've always been the one controlling the group of the most popular people, everywhere I've been.
Xant is a hard cunt, now there's something i didn't know.You havin a turkish? You want a dry slap, mate?
Xant, you would get the rapid muay thai kick to the face, Axe Capoeira to the serratus anterior.The personal, as everyone’s so fucking fond of saying, is political. So if some idiot politician, some power player, tries to execute policies that harm you or those you care about, take it personally. Get angry. The Machinery of Justice will not serve you here – it is slow and cold, and it is theirs, hardware and soft-. Only the little people suffer at the hands of Justice; the creatures of power slide from under it with a wink and a grin. If you want justice, you will have to claw it from them. Make it personal. Do as much damage as you can. Get your message across. That way, you stand a better chance of being taken seriously next time. Of being considered dangerous. And make no mistake about this: being taken seriously, being considered dangerous marks the difference - the only difference in their eyes - between players and little people. Players they will make deals with. Little people they liquidate. And time and again they cream your liquidation, your displacement, your torture and brutal execution with the ultimate insult that it’s just business, it’s politics, it’s the way of the world, it’s a tough life and that it’s nothing personal. Well, fuck them. Make it personal.
Come into the Dojo. you know the ones there cuz, spit on the floor when im done.
Get your message across. That way, you stand a better chance of being taken seriously next time.
spit on the floor when im done.
http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=81b_1398423402 (http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=81b_1398423402)
So this is what Xant is talking about I guess.
That salute tho, made me laugh
Dat pretty fancy tho, i think im converting to chocolate chip cookie.
spit on the floor when im done.In the desert culture of my people, to spit in a man's presence is to demonstrate loyalty. Am I to assume that you are my vassal?
The personal, as everyone’s so fucking fond of saying, is political. So if some idiot politician, some power player, tries to execute policies that harm you or those you care about, take it personally. Get angry. The Machinery of Justice will not serve you here – it is slow and cold, and it is theirs, hardware and soft-. Only the little people suffer at the hands of Justice; the creatures of power slide from under it with a wink and a grin. If you want justice, you will have to claw it from them. Make it personal. Do as much damage as you can. Get your message across. That way, you stand a better chance of being taken seriously next time. Of being considered dangerous. And make no mistake about this: being taken seriously, being considered dangerous marks the difference - the only difference in their eyes - between players and little people. Players they will make deals with. Little people they liquidate. And time and again they cream your liquidation, your displacement, your torture and brutal execution with the ultimate insult that it’s just business, it’s politics, it’s the way of the world, it’s a tough life and that it’s nothing personal. Well, fuck them. Make it personal.
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An illustrative gif for the reading-challenged:
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It was a disgusting blob of text though, rip eyes/10 wouldnt read first lines again.It's hardly a "blob" of text, takes like five seconds to read.
It's hardly a "blob" of text, takes like five seconds to read.
When does anyone want to spend time reading your text walls?A lot of times, apparently.
The personal, as everyone’s so fucking fond of saying, is political. So if some idiot politician, some power player, tries to execute policies that harm you or those you care about, take it personally. Get angry. The Machinery of Justice will not serve you here – it is slow and cold, and it is theirs, hardware and soft-. Only the little people suffer at the hands of Justice; the creatures of power slide from under it with a wink and a grin. If you want justice, you will have to claw it from them. Make it personal. Do as much damage as you can. Get your message across. That way, you stand a better chance of being taken seriously next time. Of being considered dangerous. And make no mistake about this: being taken seriously, being considered dangerous marks the difference - the only difference in their eyes - between players and little people. Players they will make deals with. Little people they liquidate. And time and again they cream your liquidation, your displacement, your torture and brutal execution with the ultimate insult that it’s just business, it’s politics, it’s the way of the world, it’s a tough life and that it’s nothing personal. Well, fuck them. Make it personal.
Good thing you didn't actually write that:visitors can't see pics , please register or login
http://www.goodreads.com/author/quotes/16496.Richard_K_Morgan
At least cite the guy who quoted it properly.
Good thing I've actually heard this quote before and knew it ahead of time.
If all other elephant-sized hints fail, it uses ’s instead of 's..
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You're so embarrassing when you try to be clever, Anders. It literally couldn't be more obvious that I didn't write it. If all other elephant-sized hints fail, it uses ’s instead of 's. Seriously, how would even the first sentence make sense in the context of this thread? Refer to the gif again, because once wasn't enough.
Wait, I thought you were trying to say how much being a bad ass is for humans. Oh, I'm sorry you can't even properly make coherent arguments in support of your own "non-sheltered" self. Don't know why I talk to the troll, shouldn't of said a thing.Are you context blind? I was replying to Saxon. Look at Saxon's post. What was his coherent argument? How do you think I should have "coherently" countered it with an argument?
And still, you should have cited the fellow who said it properly. Learn to fucking quote.
Oh, yes, such indisputable truths.I agree.
And o noes, I broke Anders' high school rules of quoting. Whatever shall I do?
I'm telling provost chadz and you are getting expelled from CRPG University for plagiarism.visitors can't see pics , please register or login
World's strongest man for reals:
Good thing you didn't actually write that:
http://www.goodreads.com/author/quotes/16496.Richard_K_Morgan
At least cite the guy who quoted it properly.
Good thing I've actually heard this quote before and knew it ahead of time.
lel, probably that's because Xant used this quote at least 2 times in the past :PI think that was the fourth time I quoted it on this forum. Never has anyone except detective Anders been even close to thinking I wrote it myself.
World's strongest man for reals:
xant isnt even a personThat... that is the nicest thing anyone has ever said to me.
he is a markov chain text generator