you need to get a life - Page 2

Ladyzekke · 11-28-2001, 07:58 PM

I get "You actually TALK to people on the internet"??? Sheesh, you need a life! As if I'm not talking to REAL people on the internet, and instead talking to a bunch of computer androids or something!??

Also, "People on the internet are just a bunch of losers and scary freaks!". Gee thanks. Guess I'm a loser scary freak then eh? Like talking to YOU is more appropriate?

250 · 11-28-2001, 08:05 PM

quote:
Originally posted by ladyzekke:
I get "You actually TALK to people on the internet"??? Sheesh, you need a life! As if I'm not talking to REAL people on the internet, and instead talking to a bunch of computer androids or something!??

Also, "People on the internet are just a bunch of losers and scary freaks!". Gee thanks. Guess I'm a loser scary freak then eh? Like talking to YOU is more appropriate?

LOL LOL LOL

Wendy, you ACTUALLY talk to ppl on internet AND post at a forum?? geesh, you must be a loser then... like myself

Garnet FalconDance · 11-28-2001, 08:12 PM

"If you play rpgs you need to get a life"? I play *because* I have a life!!! R/l is stressful, gotta play by other people's rules all the time. I don't think so

When I tell ppl I'm a writer, they say "yeah, but what do you *do*?" When I tell people that I work at home (homeschool two kids, have a small business, and last but definitely not least, the dreaded *housework*), they say "oh, so you don't do anything". !!!!!!!! Are these ppl freaking idiots?!?!? There was a time when being a chatelaine was an honorable profession!

Those individuals who make viruses have *way* too much time on their hands! And those other who have nothing better to do than comment on what I do with my time---well, they need to get a life!

250 · 11-28-2001, 08:14 PM

LOL

it is funny, but none of you guys give me a definition of what you meant by "life"

Garnet FalconDance · 11-28-2001, 08:20 PM

Oh, you want us to wax poetic on the meaning of our existance? Or would you rather we discuss the philosophy of non-existance?

250 · 11-28-2001, 08:23 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Garnet FalconDance:
Oh, you want us to wax poetic on the meaning of our existance? Or would you rather we discuss the philosophy of non-existance?

mom! you missed my point! when someone tells you to get a life for you doing something, you can easily tell that person to get a life for NOT doing the things you do. well, so do both parties mean the same "life"?

thats what I meant by "what does it mean by 'life' "

Ronn_Bman · 11-28-2001, 08:33 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Leonis:
i think it's actually a code:
if a=1 b=2 etc... then "get a life" = 7 5 20 1 12 9 6 5
then if a=26 b=25 etc...then you get "tvg z oruv"
if we then rearrange these letters it spells "got vurvs"
(Vurvs being Tuvaluvan for "really bad body odour" of course)
So when you tell someone to "get a life" all you are asking them to do is to take a shower.

The best numerical answer I've seen to any post...lol.

Cerek the Barbaric · 11-28-2001, 08:38 PM

What does it mean to "get a life"?

It means that you are indulging in some type of pastime that the speaker finds completely boring, offensive, destructive, or {insert appropriate derogatory adjective}.

It's a rather rude way to say "I don't like what you're doing". Instead of just stating that fact straight out, the speaker tries to add insult to injury by implying that - by indulging in this activity - the participant's activity is not "socially acceptable" or productive....therefore the participant is an inferior member of their society.

Art, novels, RPG's, or even computer viruses are entertaining to the person doing them - but not to others. Those that find these activities offensive or frivolous (myself included) then use this phrase to indicate that the person is not using their time as wisely or productively as they could.

************************************************** ******************
HAH! Who says barbarians aren't intelligent?

Bahamut · 11-29-2001, 03:28 AM

hmm well, getting a life, it's not so bad for us!!!

we have a life, it just so happens that internet is part of what we live inn or what we work on... i mean it isn't avoidable if you are a webmaster like Ziroc? geez, and they say that peeps here suck and are geeky, screw them! [img]smile.gif[/img]

well, in my term with my friend who like surfs the internet also, we say, "get a RL life"... i mean, those gimmicks, birhtday parties, malls, etc. [img]smile.gif[/img] too bad i have little of those...

Avatar · 11-29-2001, 03:51 AM

alright 250

behind all your ridicule there are shreads of fact.
but it's not conclusive....

afterall life and happiness is in the view of the beholder and who cares what others think as long as you are happy, then you live like the gods in the land of luxury

11-28-2001, 07:58 PM	#11
Ladyzekke Ironworks Atomic Moderator Join Date: January 7, 2001 Location: Virginia, U.S.A. Age: 57 Posts: 9,005	I get "You actually TALK to people on the internet"??? Sheesh, you need a life! As if I'm not talking to REAL people on the internet, and instead talking to a bunch of computer androids or something!?? Also, "People on the internet are just a bunch of losers and scary freaks!". Gee thanks. Guess I'm a loser scary freak then eh? Like talking to YOU is more appropriate? __________________ Reality Show Recaps

11-28-2001, 08:05 PM	#12
250 Horus - Egyptian Sky God Join Date: March 4, 2001 Location: either CA or MO Age: 42 Posts: 2,674	quote: Originally posted by ladyzekke: I get "You actually TALK to people on the internet"??? Sheesh, you need a life! As if I'm not talking to REAL people on the internet, and instead talking to a bunch of computer androids or something!?? Also, "People on the internet are just a bunch of losers and scary freaks!". Gee thanks. Guess I'm a loser scary freak then eh? Like talking to YOU is more appropriate? LOL LOL LOL Wendy, you ACTUALLY talk to ppl on internet AND post at a forum?? geesh, you must be a loser then... like myself

11-28-2001, 08:12 PM	#13
Garnet FalconDance Mephistopheles Join Date: August 30, 2001 Location: deep within the sylvan splendor.... Age: 60 Posts: 1,443	"If you play rpgs you need to get a life"? I play because I have a life!!! R/l is stressful, gotta play by other people's rules all the time. I don't think so When I tell ppl I'm a writer, they say "yeah, but what do you do?" When I tell people that I work at home (homeschool two kids, have a small business, and last but definitely not least, the dreaded housework), they say "oh, so you don't do anything". !!!!!!!! Are these ppl freaking idiots?!?!? There was a time when being a chatelaine was an honorable profession! Those individuals who make viruses have way too much time on their hands! And those other who have nothing better to do than comment on what I do with my time---well, they need to get a life! __________________ "Nature tells every secret once." Ralph Waldo Emerson

11-28-2001, 08:20 PM	#15
Garnet FalconDance Mephistopheles Join Date: August 30, 2001 Location: deep within the sylvan splendor.... Age: 60 Posts: 1,443	Oh, you want us to wax poetic on the meaning of our existance? Or would you rather we discuss the philosophy of non-existance? __________________ "Nature tells every secret once." Ralph Waldo Emerson

11-28-2001, 08:23 PM	#16
250 Horus - Egyptian Sky God Join Date: March 4, 2001 Location: either CA or MO Age: 42 Posts: 2,674	quote: Originally posted by Garnet FalconDance: Oh, you want us to wax poetic on the meaning of our existance? Or would you rather we discuss the philosophy of non-existance? mom! you missed my point! when someone tells you to get a life for you doing something, you can easily tell that person to get a life for NOT doing the things you do. well, so do both parties mean the same "life"? thats what I meant by "what does it mean by 'life' "

11-28-2001, 08:14 PM	#14
250 Horus - Egyptian Sky God Join Date: March 4, 2001 Location: either CA or MO Age: 42 Posts: 2,674	LOL it is funny, but none of you guys give me a definition of what you meant by "life"

11-28-2001, 08:33 PM	#17
Ronn_Bman Zartan Join Date: March 11, 2001 Location: North Carolina USA Age: 57 Posts: 5,177	quote: Originally posted by Leonis: i think it's actually a code: if a=1 b=2 etc... then "get a life" = 7 5 20 1 12 9 6 5 then if a=26 b=25 etc...then you get "tvg z oruv" if we then rearrange these letters it spells "got vurvs" (Vurvs being Tuvaluvan for "really bad body odour" of course) So when you tell someone to "get a life" all you are asking them to do is to take a shower. The best numerical answer I've seen to any post...lol. __________________ [img]\"http://home.carolina.rr.com/orthanc/pics/Spinning%20Hammer%20Sig%20Pic.gif\" alt=\" - \" />

11-28-2001, 08:38 PM	#18
Cerek the Barbaric Ma'at - Goddess of Truth & Justice Join Date: October 29, 2001 Location: North Carolina Age: 61 Posts: 3,257	What does it mean to "get a life"? It means that you are indulging in some type of pastime that the speaker finds completely boring, offensive, destructive, or {insert appropriate derogatory adjective}. It's a rather rude way to say "I don't like what you're doing". Instead of just stating that fact straight out, the speaker tries to add insult to injury by implying that - by indulging in this activity - the participant's activity is not "socially acceptable" or productive....therefore the participant is an inferior member of their society. Art, novels, RPG's, or even computer viruses are entertaining to the person doing them - but not to others. Those that find these activities offensive or frivolous (myself included) then use this phrase to indicate that the person is not using their time as wisely or productively as they could. ************************************************ **************** HAH! Who says barbarians aren't intelligent? __________________ [img]\"http://img.ranchoweb.com/images/cerek/cerektsrsig.jpg\" alt=\" - \" /><br />Cerek the Calmth

11-29-2001, 03:28 AM	#19
Bahamut Iron Throne Cult Join Date: March 12, 2001 Location: Manila, Philippines Age: 39 Posts: 4,864	hmm well, getting a life, it's not so bad for us!!! we have a life, it just so happens that internet is part of what we live inn or what we work on... i mean it isn't avoidable if you are a webmaster like Ziroc? geez, and they say that peeps here suck and are geeky, screw them! [img]smile.gif[/img] well, in my term with my friend who like surfs the internet also, we say, "get a RL life"... i mean, those gimmicks, birhtday parties, malls, etc. [img]smile.gif[/img] too bad i have little of those... __________________ http://makeallthedifference.blogspot.com http://www.bratgirlcentral.com/cgi-b.../ikonboard.cgi

11-29-2001, 03:51 AM	#20
Avatar Vampire Join Date: April 28, 2001 Location: Cambridge Age: 40 Posts: 3,877	alright 250 behind all your ridicule there are shreads of fact. but it's not conclusive.... afterall life and happiness is in the view of the beholder and who cares what others think as long as you are happy, then you live like the gods in the land of luxury __________________ <b>Ê†ë®Ñï†Ý \'s Avariel<br /></b><br />Creator and Mithril Protector of the ALSB Clan <br /> [img]\"http://www.wizardrealm.com/images/avatar.gif\" alt=\" - \" />

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