FedUpWithIt All
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Fri Dec-29-06 03:35 PM
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Can someone please explain the "copycat thread" to me? |
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Edited on Fri Dec-29-06 03:40 PM by FedUpWithIt All
Are there certain rules to this?
For example, could..."I Bought a House Today" be turned into "I Caught a Louse Today?"
Does the rhyme have to be only one word of the original or can it be several?
Is there a point system? If so does one get more points for an IBTL copycat?
Is there a DU record for most copycats of a single thread?
A trophy at the end of the year? ::shrug::
Inquiring minds want to know....
:dunce: :hi:
Edited to add...:rofl:
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Fri Dec-29-06 03:38 PM
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I was not aware of this. I think the only rule is to be either extremely clever or alternately to appeal to the lowest common denominator.
The middle ground does not work out so well. Kinda falls flat.
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Fri Dec-29-06 03:38 PM
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2. There are no rules in the game, just as there are no winners |
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Fri Dec-29-06 03:38 PM
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3. the answers you seek... |
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1) the square of the hypotenuse 2) Frederick Barbarossa 3) a suffusion of yellow 4) one astronomical unit 5) ask again tomorrow
i hope that clears up any confusion you may have had or will have in the future.
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FedUpWithIt All
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Fri Dec-29-06 03:41 PM
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5. Yes...Yes it does. It is all so clear now. |
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Fri Dec-29-06 03:43 PM
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6. with great wisdom comes great responsibility, grasshopper. |
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Fri Dec-29-06 03:51 PM
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11. And may the force be with you.... |
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Fri Dec-29-06 03:39 PM
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4. There are no rules for a truly fine copycat. |
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Like good art, you just know it when you see it. Although I do think those copycats that have to be locked are a bit more funny.
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Fri Dec-29-06 03:44 PM
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7. there is only one rule |
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When you do them in GD, and it gets more replies than the original, you are damn good! :P
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Fri Dec-29-06 03:53 PM
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12. I will have to try that... |
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Once my armor comes back from the cleaners. ;-)
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Fri Dec-29-06 03:44 PM
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8. The best place to do them is the Religion/Theology Forum |
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People there have a great sense of humor.
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Fri Dec-29-06 03:46 PM
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9. The holy grail of copy catting is to lure the OP of the copy catted thread... |
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Edited on Fri Dec-29-06 03:48 PM by Prag
to accidentally post in the copy cat thread.
Next best is to lure a sub-poster into the copy cat thread.
It's only been done twice that I know of... Bikewriter did it once.
There was another time, but, I can't recall the specifics.
Otherwise, it's to be snarky and have fun.
Try not to do it to serious or important threads, tho... It can make one enemies not to mention it's rude.
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Fri Dec-29-06 03:49 PM
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10. its also loads of fun when you see the copycat 1st |
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and think its the original post and you are really lost at that point.
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Fri Dec-29-06 03:56 PM
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I had forgotten about the thrills inherent in this.
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Fri Dec-29-06 04:02 PM
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14. Oh good job. Now the lounge will be full of copycat copycats! |
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Fri Dec-29-06 04:03 PM
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Fri Dec-29-06 04:03 PM
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16. There's only one rule. It should be somewhat amusing. |
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Fri Dec-29-06 05:39 PM
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17. As long as the copycat doesn't mention |
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P_bic Hair sex or bodily functions ,or is racist or flames against a fellow duer. Have at it :hi: fedup...How ya doing?
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