Mega Thread The Random Thoughts Thread Part 1

[Powerstufff]

Thanks for not exploiting my idiocracy on this one. Can't believe I missed it!

At least you asked and as teachers say in school "If you don't know there's sure to be at least one other in the class who doesn't know but didn't put his hand up.". I've seen more than one similar post on this board or the main AFL board ask WTF a piece of footy jargon meant. The site is good that way.
My own knowledge gap at present is related to the use of 'falcon' by commentators as either a general stuff up, or a specific type of stuff up. I keep waiting for adequate context to both nail it and work out where it came from. Also years ago I coached Auskick and a dad who didn't follow footy asked me what an 'on-baller' was. I just barely got away with a plausible explanation.
These terms just slip into commentary with no explanation, we need an AFL-approved glossary.

 

[Doctor Feel]

but seriously, why is it "fotography" instead of "photography" that's always pissed me off.

 

[Canoogs]

At least you asked and as teachers say in school "If you don't know there's sure to be at least one other in the class who doesn't know but didn't put his hand up.". I've seen more than one similar post on this board or the main AFL board ask WTF a piece of footy jargon meant. The site is good that way.
My own knowledge gap at present is related to the use of 'falcon' by commentators as either a general stuff up, or a specific type of stuff up. I keep waiting for adequate context to both nail it and work out where it came from. Also years ago I coached Auskick and a dad who didn't follow footy asked me what an 'on-baller' was. I just barely got away with a plausible explanation.
These terms just slip into commentary with no explanation, we need an AFL-approved glossary.

A falcon is when a player is (accidentally) hit in the head / face with the ball. It's normally always amusing.

Wikipedia gives some context, although being Wikipedia, take it with a grain of salt.

The phrase originated from rugby league in Australia. On The Footy Show, casual presenter Mario Fenech's weekly segment was introduced by a piece of footage from his playing days showing a ball being passed accidentally into his head. Fenech, being of Maltese descent, has the nickname "The Maltese Falcon", and thus the 'Golden Falcon Award' began to be informally awarded to players whose head came into contact with the football in professional matches. This was shortened to just 'Falcon', and its use became more widespread, referring to any instance of an object coming into contact with a person's head.

 

[Powerstufff]

A falcon is when a player is (accidentally) hit in the head / face with the ball .....

That's great, thanks. And yes the Wikipedia explanation is super-plausible. I appoint you the AFL's new glossary editor, present to the offices in Melbourne this Wednesday for induction.

 

[Kickpuncher]

but seriously, why is it "fotography" instead of "photography" that's always pissed me off.

It cant be unseen!

 

[tribey]

but seriously, why is it "fotography" instead of "photography" that's always pissed me off.

Perhaps more importantly, why Moschos and not nachos? Everyone loves nachos.

Peter Nachos Photography© would be schooling the All Ords in a manner not seen since Tony Greig first pronounced it.

 

[bomberclifford]

but seriously, why is it "fotography" instead of "photography" that's always pissed me off.

It makes more sense if you read it in a deep, Austrian male accent with a monotone inflexion.

 

[tribey]

A falcon is when a player is (accidentally) hit in the head / face with the ball. It's normally always amusing.

Wikipedia gives some context, although being Wikipedia, take it with a grain of salt.

That's great, thanks. And yes the Wikipedia explanation is super-plausible. I appoint you the AFL's new glossary editor, present to the offices in Melbourne this Wednesday for induction.

The original and the best.

 

[Doctor Feel]

Dat music, dat final chase. Dat "For england james" "No, for me."

 

[tribey]

Dat music, dat final chase. Dat "For england james" "No, for me."

Don't ever make the mistake of digging out the N64 to play it.

I had the misfortune of doing just that a few years ago and the gap between my nostalgic memories and brutal reality was roughly the equivalent of watching Federer/Nadal live in HD and playing Pong on a Commodore 64 via 1995 dialup.

 

[raman]

Don't ever make the mistake of digging out the N64 to play it.

I had the misfortune of doing just that a few years ago and the gap between my nostalgic memories and brutal reality was roughly the equivalent of watching Federer/Nadal live in HD and playing Pong on a Commodore 64 via 1995 dialup.

Had the same experience downloading the PS1 classic Syphon Filter on the Playstation Store a few years back. The resolution alone was intolerable.

 

[Forzaport]

Please remember Pete has asked that his photos not be altered.

 

[Doctor Feel]

Please remember Pete has asked that his photos not be altered.

How can we forget.

I have a stash of hundreds of altered 'fotos' for the lulz.

 

[Seanybruz]

This threads gone off topic big time lol. Hopefully a standout performance in his first H&A game for Port against the Blues will get it back on the right track.

 

[I Dont Care]

The day I got into gaming was the day I discovered Doom on the first Play Station. From that day forth the Play Station was mine...all mine, go away kids

 

[western royboy]

The original and the best.

Mario Fenech was an inspirational onfield leader for Souths and Norths in the then NSWRL, but almost a comedy character off the field and it was a case of life imitating art when he appeared in the SBS Comedy "Pizza" were he played the infrequent Uncle Shiba. He used to have a bit on the NRL Footy Show where his line was "What's doin?". Nicknamed "The Maltese Falcon" he developed cult status after his retirement for some of his emotional on field antics.

 

[Doctor Feel]

Had the same experience downloading the PS1 classic Syphon Filter on the Playstation Store a few years back. The resolution alone was intolerable.

hahah Syphon filter. I used to giggle in my youth that his name was "Gabe" I was like *butthead uuuuuuhhh huhuhuhu* they said GAYbe.

 

[edgie]

GoldenEye, best FPS music ever. Of course it helps it is inspired from a classic film series, but still...

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[TheFVK]

Tried getting in contact with the membership crew for the missus. Left a message and havn't rang back for 3 hours. Hopefully this means we get a massive jump tomorrow.

Jarman Impey inbound.

JARMAN IMPEY ACTIVATE

 

[Seanybruz]

Oh man, that top one is a masterpiece.
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[Seanybruz]

Thought Doctor Feel would like this.

 

[Eddie Dingle]

Did we ever find out why Noobz0r was sad the other day?

 

[Noobz0r]

Did we ever find out why Noobz0r was sad the other day?

The butchering of the English language.

And my erectile dysfunction.

 

[finbarr]

It has always amused me the number of people who use the term "falcon" without knowing it's links to Mario Fenech and his Maltese heritage.

I know this thread has gone way off topic but I just wanted to add that the bloke who goes running up to Mario in the blue jumper at the 41 second mark is a friend of mine, Mark Courtney. Wrote a great book about Souths' expulsion from the NRL during the time they were out of the comp. I'm in the acknowledgements

 

[It Just Is]

I'm still waiting for someone to make the account 'Noobz0r's Girlfriend'. Plenty of lols to be had there.

I'd imagine Sam Mayes's mum would have some advice for that lucky lass.