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Title: Ice Bucket Challenge
Post by: Barrister on August 13, 2014, 04:55:35 PM
I don't get it, but it's all over the Net.
Title: Re: Ice Bucket Challenge
Post by: garbon on August 13, 2014, 04:56:44 PM
Apparently it has actually raised them a lot of money by just getting more awareness of ALS out there. So party on I guess.
Title: Re: Ice Bucket Challenge
Post by: derspiess on August 13, 2014, 04:56:50 PM
Apparently it cures Lou Gehrig's Disease or something.  My brother got challenged, so I guess he's gonna do it.
Title: Re: Ice Bucket Challenge
Post by: Phillip V on August 13, 2014, 05:26:43 PM
I challenge all of Languish to do the Ice Bucket Challenge.
Title: Re: Ice Bucket Challenge
Post by: Ed Anger on August 13, 2014, 05:32:26 PM
Tim needs a bucket of car batteries dropped on him
Title: Re: Ice Bucket Challenge
Post by: Admiral Yi on August 13, 2014, 06:39:20 PM
That's only like one car battery.
Title: Re: Ice Bucket Challenge
Post by: PDH on August 13, 2014, 06:50:27 PM
Quote from: Admiral Yi on August 13, 2014, 06:39:20 PM
That's only like one car battery.

He meant the bucket in a dragline excavator.
Title: Re: Ice Bucket Challenge
Post by: Admiral Yi on August 13, 2014, 06:58:35 PM
Asoka.
Title: Re: Ice Bucket Challenge
Post by: Capetan Mihali on August 13, 2014, 07:17:37 PM
I was just reading about the mayors of Holyoke and Springfield, Mass. being challenged to do it.  I think one refused and the other used a bucket 1/3 full of tap water. :mellow:
Title: Re: Ice Bucket Challenge
Post by: Monoriu on August 13, 2014, 08:52:31 PM
Quote from: Phillip V on August 13, 2014, 05:26:43 PM
I challenge all of Languish to do the Ice Bucket Challenge.

I hereby choose to donate the US$100 to the Mono retirement fund :contract:
Title: Re: Ice Bucket Challenge
Post by: Caliga on August 14, 2014, 05:23:00 AM
A couple of chicks with nice boobs that I know have participated, so I'm a big fan.
Title: Re: Ice Bucket Challenge
Post by: Eddie Teach on August 14, 2014, 05:32:10 AM
Quote from: Phillip V on August 13, 2014, 05:26:43 PM
I challenge all of Languish to do the Ice Bucket Challenge.

I challenge Phil to do the Indian ghost pepper challenge, the cinnamon challenge and play the knife game, all at once.
Title: Re: Ice Bucket Challenge
Post by: mongers on August 14, 2014, 05:34:34 AM
This seems kinda stupid; just quietly donate some more money to your favourite charities instead?
Title: Re: Ice Bucket Challenge
Post by: Brazen on August 14, 2014, 06:49:41 AM
You'd never catch me doing anything ridiculous for charity :unsure:
Title: Re: Ice Bucket Challenge
Post by: Maladict on August 14, 2014, 07:02:30 AM
 :D
Title: Re: Ice Bucket Challenge
Post by: garbon on August 14, 2014, 07:03:10 AM
Quote from: mongers on August 14, 2014, 05:34:34 AM
This seems kinda stupid; just quietly donate some more money to your favourite charities instead?

But the charity in question has noted that since this started they've seen a huge uptick in donations.
Title: Re: Ice Bucket Challenge
Post by: DontSayBanana on August 14, 2014, 07:17:26 AM
Quote from: Brazen on August 14, 2014, 06:49:41 AM
You'd never catch me doing anything ridiculous for charity :unsure:

Putting on short shorts and running from an arbitrarily-designated Point A to an arbitrarily-designated Point B doesn't qualify? :D
Title: Re: Ice Bucket Challenge
Post by: Eddie Teach on August 14, 2014, 07:27:22 AM
Not ridiculous enough.
Title: Re: Ice Bucket Challenge
Post by: garbon on August 14, 2014, 07:29:53 AM
Quote from: DontSayBanana on August 14, 2014, 07:17:26 AM
Quote from: Brazen on August 14, 2014, 06:49:41 AM
You'd never catch me doing anything ridiculous for charity :unsure:

Putting on short shorts and running from an arbitrarily-designated Point A to an arbitrarily-designated Point B doesn't qualify? :D

She was joking given what she is doing today. ;)
Title: Re: Ice Bucket Challenge
Post by: Martinus on August 14, 2014, 07:43:21 AM
Quote from: Maladict on August 14, 2014, 07:02:30 AM
:D

TBR Sanctity!!!!!!
Title: Re: Ice Bucket Challenge
Post by: Maladict on August 14, 2014, 10:04:13 AM
Quote from: Martinus on August 14, 2014, 07:43:21 AM
Quote from: Maladict on August 14, 2014, 07:02:30 AM
:D

TBR Sanctity!!!!!!

:huh:
Title: Re: Ice Bucket Challenge
Post by: sbr on August 14, 2014, 10:35:53 AM
Quote from: mongers on August 14, 2014, 05:34:34 AM
This seems kinda stupid; just quietly donate some more money to your favourite charities instead?

If the famous and high-profile people just quietly donated some money, the charity would get a nice little bump in donations.

With the famous and high-profile people doing something silly and public (along with their donation), the charity has seen an enormous increase in donations.
Title: Re: Ice Bucket Challenge
Post by: DontSayBanana on August 14, 2014, 10:51:59 AM
Quote from: Martinus on August 14, 2014, 07:43:21 AM
TBR Sanctity!!!!!!

Oh, hush.  Brazen's talked about her running out here in nullSec (mostly in the fitness thread, IIRC).
Title: Re: Ice Bucket Challenge
Post by: Grey Fox on August 14, 2014, 11:05:43 AM
It's also on Facebook.
Title: Re: Ice Bucket Challenge
Post by: CountDeMoney on August 14, 2014, 01:54:38 PM
Quote from: derspiess on August 13, 2014, 04:56:50 PM
Apparently it cures Lou Gehrig's Disease or something.

It's Cal Ripken Jr's Disease now, thank you very much.
Title: Re: Ice Bucket Challenge
Post by: derspiess on August 14, 2014, 01:57:30 PM
Quote from: CountDeMoney on August 14, 2014, 01:54:38 PM
Quote from: derspiess on August 13, 2014, 04:56:50 PM
Apparently it cures Lou Gehrig's Disease or something.

It's Cal Ripken Jr's Disease now, thank you very much.

I thought that was baldness.
Title: Re: Ice Bucket Challenge
Post by: CountDeMoney on August 14, 2014, 02:33:27 PM
Lol
That's Billy Ripken Disease.

And the propensity to get shitfaced with Earl Weaver and piss on a state trooper's cruiser during the sobriety test? Cal Ripken Sr Disease.
Title: Re: Ice Bucket Challenge
Post by: derspiess on August 14, 2014, 03:05:43 PM
My brother did it this afternoon:

http://www.bengals.com/media-lounge/videos/Bengals-Take-On-Ice-Bucket-Challenge/0860bce3-34f8-437d-ad98-7ef9a38dbada
Title: Re: Ice Bucket Challenge
Post by: Liep on August 14, 2014, 03:36:58 PM
Quote from: derspiess on August 14, 2014, 03:05:43 PM
My brother did it this afternoon:

http://www.bengals.com/media-lounge/videos/Bengals-Take-On-Ice-Bucket-Challenge/0860bce3-34f8-437d-ad98-7ef9a38dbada

Which one was your brother?
Title: Re: Ice Bucket Challenge
Post by: Ideologue on August 14, 2014, 03:56:08 PM
Wait, it's just a bucket of ice water over your head?  That's weak as shit.
Title: Re: Ice Bucket Challenge
Post by: derspiess on August 14, 2014, 04:38:38 PM
Quote from: Liep on August 14, 2014, 03:36:58 PM
Quote from: derspiess on August 14, 2014, 03:05:43 PM
My brother did it this afternoon:

http://www.bengals.com/media-lounge/videos/Bengals-Take-On-Ice-Bucket-Challenge/0860bce3-34f8-437d-ad98-7ef9a38dbada

Which one was your brother?

Uh, the white dude :D 

He's all the way on the right*.  The other guys are brothers, just not my brother.





*go ahead, Seedy.  Make the joke.
Title: Re: Ice Bucket Challenge
Post by: Liep on August 14, 2014, 04:44:32 PM
Even without the obvious giveaway I could've guessed it was the one challenging someone from a brewery. :P
Title: Re: Ice Bucket Challenge
Post by: CountDeMoney on August 14, 2014, 04:48:42 PM
Quote from: Ideologue on August 14, 2014, 03:56:08 PM
Wait, it's just a bucket of ice water over your head?  That's weak as shit.

People with ALS can't do it.  Insensitive bastard.
Title: Re: Ice Bucket Challenge
Post by: derspiess on August 14, 2014, 04:50:11 PM
Quote from: Liep on August 14, 2014, 04:44:32 PM
Even without the obvious giveaway I could've guessed it was the one challenging someone from a brewery. :P

:D
Title: Re: Ice Bucket Challenge
Post by: garbon on August 14, 2014, 05:45:08 PM
Quote from: CountDeMoney on August 14, 2014, 04:48:42 PM
Quote from: Ideologue on August 14, 2014, 03:56:08 PM
Wait, it's just a bucket of ice water over your head?  That's weak as shit.

People with ALS can't do it.  Insensitive bastard.

Wasn't this whole thing started by someone with ALS who instructed someone (also with ALS) to pour ice water on him?
Title: Re: Ice Bucket Challenge
Post by: CountDeMoney on August 14, 2014, 06:14:01 PM
I dunno.  They bruise like ripe bananas, though.
Title: Re: Ice Bucket Challenge
Post by: Barrister on August 14, 2014, 10:54:34 PM
Quote from: garbon on August 14, 2014, 05:45:08 PM
Quote from: CountDeMoney on August 14, 2014, 04:48:42 PM
Quote from: Ideologue on August 14, 2014, 03:56:08 PM
Wait, it's just a bucket of ice water over your head?  That's weak as shit.

People with ALS can't do it.  Insensitive bastard.

Wasn't this whole thing started by someone with ALS who instructed someone (also with ALS) to pour ice water on him?

Apparently it got started somewhat at random, and it's not quite clear how ALS got associated with it (though it's nice that it did, as otherwise it would just be a stupid internet meme instead of actually helpful).
Title: Re: Ice Bucket Challenge
Post by: alfred russel on August 14, 2014, 11:06:22 PM
Quote from: derspiess on August 14, 2014, 03:05:43 PM
My brother did it this afternoon:

http://www.bengals.com/media-lounge/videos/Bengals-Take-On-Ice-Bucket-Challenge/0860bce3-34f8-437d-ad98-7ef9a38dbada

Oh fuck, was that Duane Starks? What is he doing in the Bengals IT department?
Title: Re: Ice Bucket Challenge
Post by: garbon on August 15, 2014, 04:35:36 AM
Quote from: Barrister on August 14, 2014, 10:54:34 PM
Quote from: garbon on August 14, 2014, 05:45:08 PM
Quote from: CountDeMoney on August 14, 2014, 04:48:42 PM
Quote from: Ideologue on August 14, 2014, 03:56:08 PM
Wait, it's just a bucket of ice water over your head?  That's weak as shit.

People with ALS can't do it.  Insensitive bastard.

Wasn't this whole thing started by someone with ALS who instructed someone (also with ALS) to pour ice water on him?

Apparently it got started somewhat at random, and it's not quite clear how ALS got associated with it (though it's nice that it did, as otherwise it would just be a stupid internet meme instead of actually helpful).


Ah actually this suggests that it was indeed golf but ALS was connected from pretty much near the start in this flare-up:

http://online.wsj.com/articles/how-the-ice-bucket-challenge-got-its-start-1408049557
QuoteThere have been other ice-bucket challenges, including one by "Today" show anchor Matt Lauer, who did one live on air in July for a hospital.

Then, on July 15, golfer Chris Kennedy did the ice-bucket challenge and challenged his cousin Jeanette Senerchia of Pelham, N.Y., whose husband, Anthony, has had ALS for 11 years. A day later she did the challenge while her 6-year-old daughter filmed her in front of their house.

"Our whole town got involved as well as my husband's older siblings and their friends on Facebook, so it just kind of blew up and it was nonstop," said Ms. Senerchia.

Ms. Senerchia's network on Facebook connected with Pat Quinn, a 31-year-old in Yonkers, N.Y., who was diagnosed with ALS in March 2013. "A friend of mine was a friend of theirs and when they commented on it I saw it," said Mr. Quinn.
Title: Re: Ice Bucket Challenge
Post by: derspiess on August 15, 2014, 08:43:49 AM
Quote from: alfred russel on August 14, 2014, 11:06:22 PM
Quote from: derspiess on August 14, 2014, 03:05:43 PM
My brother did it this afternoon:

http://www.bengals.com/media-lounge/videos/Bengals-Take-On-Ice-Bucket-Challenge/0860bce3-34f8-437d-ad98-7ef9a38dbada

Oh fuck, was that Duane Starks? What is he doing in the Bengals IT department?

Starks is a coaching intern in the minority coaching program thingie.  I think he's only here for the preseason.  It's mostly coaches in the video.
Title: Re: Ice Bucket Challenge
Post by: Eddie Teach on August 21, 2014, 10:47:54 PM
In related news... (possibly nsfw)

http://www.worldstarhiphop.com/videos/video.php?v=wshhV55eQVN2ykm35c11 (http://www.worldstarhiphop.com/videos/video.php?v=wshhV55eQVN2ykm35c11)
Title: Re: Ice Bucket Challenge
Post by: CountDeMoney on August 21, 2014, 11:25:42 PM
I challenged myself to the Iced Nipples Challenge.  I lost.  And yet, I won. :mellow:
PERKY
Title: Re: Ice Bucket Challenge
Post by: Martinus on August 22, 2014, 12:16:35 AM
I hate our culture. Any idiot thing becomes cool because you are "doing it for charity".
Title: Re: Ice Bucket Challenge
Post by: garbon on August 22, 2014, 06:56:46 AM
Quote from: Martinus on August 22, 2014, 12:16:35 AM
I hate our culture. Any idiot thing becomes cool because you are "doing it for charity".

:rolleyes:
Title: Re: Ice Bucket Challenge
Post by: Viking on August 22, 2014, 07:18:25 AM
Feels like a sleazy way to name-drop.
Title: Re: Ice Bucket Challenge
Post by: grumbler on August 22, 2014, 07:19:03 AM
Quote from: garbon on August 22, 2014, 06:56:46 AM
Quote from: Martinus on August 22, 2014, 12:16:35 AM
I hate our culture. Any idiot thing becomes cool because you are "doing it for charity".

:rolleyes:
He's just pissed because he didn't think to link tackling criminals to charity.
Title: Re: Ice Bucket Challenge
Post by: MadImmortalMan on August 22, 2014, 05:35:19 PM
Well, it's a good way to get girls in white shirts wet. It's all for charity, baby.
Title: Re: Ice Bucket Challenge
Post by: garbon on August 22, 2014, 05:57:57 PM
Quote from: MadImmortalMan on August 22, 2014, 05:35:19 PM
Well, it's a good way to get girls in white shirts wet. It's all for charity, baby.

It has also been a good way to get a lot of men shirtless/naked.
Title: Re: Ice Bucket Challenge
Post by: LaCroix on August 22, 2014, 05:59:12 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TOze9m9sHno
Title: Re: Ice Bucket Challenge
Post by: DGuller on August 22, 2014, 05:59:37 PM
I'll eat blueberries for charity.
Title: Re: Ice Bucket Challenge
Post by: Martinus on August 22, 2014, 06:02:48 PM
Ok this is more fun. Ian McKellan is going to do the IBC and has challenged Derek Jacobi and Anthony Hopkins to do the same. Expect one of the geezers to kick the bucket. :D
Title: Re: Ice Bucket Challenge
Post by: Ed Anger on August 22, 2014, 06:09:03 PM
Quote from: DGuller on August 22, 2014, 05:59:37 PM
I'll eat blueberries for charity.

blueberries in the butthole challenge
Title: Re: Ice Bucket Challenge
Post by: mongers on August 22, 2014, 06:42:50 PM
Sadly, is this it's conclusion:

Quote
Kentucky firefighter critical after ice bucket challenge mishap

By Tim Ghianni

Fri Aug 22, 2014 2:49pm EDT

(Reuters) - A Kentucky firefighter was in critical condition Friday, a day after he and three others were injured when an aerial ladder got too close to a power line when their department doused a university band with water in an "ice bucket" fundraiser.

Captain Tony Grider, 41, and firefighter Simon Quinn, 22, from the Campbellsville Fire Department sustained electrocution injuries Thursday morning in a ladder bucket and two other firefighters were hurt coming to their aid, officials said.

Grider was listed in critical condition Friday at University of Louisville Hospital and Quinn as stable, the hospital said.

They were shocked as they were brought down in the bucket after pouring water on the Campbellsville University band in the "ice bucket" challenge to raise funds to fight Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, Campbellsville police said in a statement.

"Preliminary investigation information suggests they crossed the 'electric energy thresh hold' of an overhead power line, causing an 'electric arc' to strike both firemen," police said.

Two other firefighters were treated for lesser injuries after electrical current traveled down the extended ladder when they went to help Grider and Quinn, police said.

Campbellsville University held a prayer vigil Thursday night for the firefighters.
.....

rest of item here:
http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/08/22/us-usa-kentucky-icebucket-idUSKBN0GM1UW20140822 (http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/08/22/us-usa-kentucky-icebucket-idUSKBN0GM1UW20140822)
Title: Re: Ice Bucket Challenge
Post by: alfred russel on August 22, 2014, 07:17:59 PM
Quote from: Peter Wiggin on August 21, 2014, 10:47:54 PM
In related news... (possibly nsfw)

http://www.worldstarhiphop.com/videos/video.php?v=wshhV55eQVN2ykm35c11 (http://www.worldstarhiphop.com/videos/video.php?v=wshhV55eQVN2ykm35c11)

I wonder what charity that is for.

The one girl in the bikini was really hot.
Title: Re: Ice Bucket Challenge
Post by: grumbler on August 22, 2014, 07:19:21 PM
Quote from: DGuller on August 22, 2014, 05:59:37 PM
I'll eat blueberries for charity.
Would you eat tiny burritos for charity?  Would you unseat a hamster for the title? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JOCtdw9FG-s (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JOCtdw9FG-s)
Title: Re: Ice Bucket Challenge
Post by: garbon on August 22, 2014, 10:03:04 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wkO4NIqAMss

Patrick Stewart
Title: Re: Ice Bucket Challenge
Post by: MadBurgerMaker on August 22, 2014, 10:23:47 PM
Charlie Sheen dumped $10,000 over his head. 

Quote from: garbon on August 22, 2014, 10:03:04 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wkO4NIqAMss

Patrick Stewart

This is a good one.

Title: Re: Ice Bucket Challenge
Post by: sbr on August 22, 2014, 10:29:18 PM
http://www.tmz.com/videos/0_qk5ibqoy

Charlie Sheen
Title: Re: Ice Bucket Challenge
Post by: Caliga on August 23, 2014, 07:05:22 AM
I'm getting tired of seeing these things nonstop in my Facebook feed, especially from people who I know have no intention of making a donation and are just attention whoring. :rolleyes:
Title: Re: Ice Bucket Challenge
Post by: Grinning_Colossus on August 23, 2014, 11:26:49 AM
Quote from: Caliga on August 23, 2014, 07:05:22 AM
I'm getting tired of seeing these things nonstop in my Facebook feed, especially from people who I know have no intention of making a donation and are just attention whoring. :rolleyes:

My old students in Georgia keep doing it. I'm pretty sure they aren't making donations and they use tiny little buckets to boot.
Title: Re: Ice Bucket Challenge
Post by: sbr on August 23, 2014, 12:14:02 PM
The ALS association raised ~$23 million last year.  In the 4 weeks since the ice bucket challenge has become a thing they have raised over $40 million.
Title: Re: Ice Bucket Challenge
Post by: Josquius on August 23, 2014, 04:17:49 PM
Quote from: Caliga on August 23, 2014, 07:05:22 AM
I'm getting tired of seeing these things nonstop in my Facebook feed, especially from people who I know have no intention of making a donation and are just attention whoring. :rolleyes:
Yes. It is very attention whorey.


I've heard the charity this thing is all about (I've no idea who) is rather iffy too.
Title: Re: Ice Bucket Challenge
Post by: Caliga on August 23, 2014, 04:21:06 PM
I don't know about that, but the other day my sister in law posts a video doing this challenge thing, and then an hour later my niece insists on doing one also.  I have a feeling she's not about to write a check to some ALS charity. :sleep:
Title: Re: Ice Bucket Challenge
Post by: CountDeMoney on August 23, 2014, 04:31:12 PM
http://youtu.be/3iV8X8ubGCc

Title: Re: Ice Bucket Challenge
Post by: sbr on August 23, 2014, 04:41:55 PM
Quote from: Tyr on August 23, 2014, 04:17:49 PM
Quote from: Caliga on August 23, 2014, 07:05:22 AM
I'm getting tired of seeing these things nonstop in my Facebook feed, especially from people who I know have no intention of making a donation and are just attention whoring. :rolleyes:
Yes. It is very attention whorey.


I've heard the charity this thing is all about (I've no idea who) is rather iffy too.

The ALS Association has an extremely high rating by everyone who gives charities ratings.
Title: Re: Ice Bucket Challenge
Post by: Norgy on August 23, 2014, 05:19:48 PM
I look forward to the  moment"Ice Bucket Challenge" meets Florida's "Stand Your Ground" laws.
Title: Re: Ice Bucket Challenge
Post by: grumbler on August 23, 2014, 07:16:00 PM
Quote from: sbr on August 23, 2014, 04:41:55 PM
Quote from: Tyr on August 23, 2014, 04:17:49 PM
Quote from: Caliga on August 23, 2014, 07:05:22 AM
I'm getting tired of seeing these things nonstop in my Facebook feed, especially from people who I know have no intention of making a donation and are just attention whoring. :rolleyes:
Yes. It is very attention whorey.


I've heard the charity this thing is all about (I've no idea who) is rather iffy too.

The ALS Association has an extremely high rating by everyone who gives charities ratings.

Bah, who would take the word of experts on charities over something Tyr heard somewhere at some point by someone on the internet?
Title: Re: Ice Bucket Challenge
Post by: ulmont on August 23, 2014, 09:15:52 PM
Quote from: Grinning_Colossus on August 23, 2014, 11:26:49 AM
Quote from: Caliga on August 23, 2014, 07:05:22 AM
I'm getting tired of seeing these things nonstop in my Facebook feed, especially from people who I know have no intention of making a donation and are just attention whoring. :rolleyes:

My old students in Georgia keep doing it. I'm pretty sure they aren't making donations and they use tiny little buckets to boot.

*Shrug*.  I donated, I used a five gallon bucket. 
Title: Re: Ice Bucket Challenge
Post by: OttoVonBismarck on August 23, 2014, 11:22:47 PM
Quote from: grumbler on August 23, 2014, 07:16:00 PMBah, who would take the word of experts on charities over something Tyr heard somewhere at some point by someone on the internet?

Well one of those is an unimpeachable expert as evidenced by a lengthy posting career here, the other is a shady puppet of "Big Charity" and its many ills.
Title: Re: Ice Bucket Challenge
Post by: Josquius on August 24, 2014, 05:24:12 AM
Quote from: sbr on August 23, 2014, 04:41:55 PM
Quote from: Tyr on August 23, 2014, 04:17:49 PM
Quote from: Caliga on August 23, 2014, 07:05:22 AM
I'm getting tired of seeing these things nonstop in my Facebook feed, especially from people who I know have no intention of making a donation and are just attention whoring. :rolleyes:
Yes. It is very attention whorey.


I've heard the charity this thing is all about (I've no idea who) is rather iffy too.

The ALS Association has an extremely high rating by everyone who gives charities ratings.
They don't test on primates?
Title: Re: Ice Bucket Challenge
Post by: Martinus on August 24, 2014, 05:53:50 AM
Quote from: garbon on August 22, 2014, 10:03:04 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wkO4NIqAMss

Patrick Stewart

Best one. :D
Title: Re: Ice Bucket Challenge
Post by: Syt on August 24, 2014, 07:57:04 AM
Benedict Cumberbatch did pretty well.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YOa7ZjxRuKM
Title: Re: Ice Bucket Challenge
Post by: sbr on August 24, 2014, 09:46:22 AM
Quote from: Tyr on August 24, 2014, 05:24:12 AM
Quote from: sbr on August 23, 2014, 04:41:55 PM
Quote from: Tyr on August 23, 2014, 04:17:49 PM
Quote from: Caliga on August 23, 2014, 07:05:22 AM
I'm getting tired of seeing these things nonstop in my Facebook feed, especially from people who I know have no intention of making a donation and are just attention whoring. :rolleyes:
Yes. It is very attention whorey.


I've heard the charity this thing is all about (I've no idea who) is rather iffy too.

The ALS Association has an extremely high rating by everyone who gives charities ratings.
They don't test on primates?

I'm on my phone so I will save the real response for when I get home, but you must follow Pamela Anderson on Facebook, there ' s a great source of legitimate unbiased news. :lol:

Maybe you could save me the trouble of having to post a real response by pulling your head out of your ass long enough to work the Google machine for a few minutes and educate your self on what your are babbling on about.
Title: Re: Ice Bucket Challenge
Post by: Syt on August 24, 2014, 09:53:56 AM
I read that there was some backlash from pro lifers, because ALSA supports stem cell research.  :rolleyes:
Title: Re: Ice Bucket Challenge
Post by: grumbler on August 24, 2014, 12:15:26 PM
Quote from: Syt on August 24, 2014, 09:53:56 AM
I read that there was some backlash from pro lifers, because ALSA supports stem cell research.  :rolleyes:

Some of the pro-lifers go even further, accusing the ALS Association of deliberately creating embryos in order to destroy them.  I am sure that Alfred Russel can explain why this accusation, though untrue and over the top, is nevertheless valid because it tells us something trivial.

It is true that the ALSA spends only about half its donations on research, but the organization does have goals that don't include research, and no one spends more on ALS research than the ALSA.
Title: Re: Ice Bucket Challenge
Post by: Jaron on August 24, 2014, 12:53:11 PM
I challenge grumbler, Countdemoney and Martinus.
Title: Re: Ice Bucket Challenge
Post by: citizen k on August 24, 2014, 01:55:22 PM
Quote from: grumbler on August 24, 2014, 12:15:26 PM

It is true that the ALSA spends only about half its donations on research, but the organization does have goals that don't include research, and no one spends more on ALS research than the ALSA.

Yes, they also spend a lot on improving the quality of life of those already with ALS.

Title: Re: Ice Bucket Challenge
Post by: grumbler on August 24, 2014, 02:09:36 PM
Quote from: citizen k on August 24, 2014, 01:55:22 PM
Quote from: grumbler on August 24, 2014, 12:15:26 PM

It is true that the ALSA spends only about half its donations on research, but the organization does have goals that don't include research, and no one spends more on ALS research than the ALSA.

Yes, they also spend a lot on improving the quality of life of those already with ALS.

The exec summ I saw of their 2013 tax returns didn't show that.  IIRC, and rounding pretty grossly, it showed about $6.5 million in research grants, $1.5 million in salaries, another $1.5 million in travel and education, $2.5 million in fundraising costs (third-party fundraisers), and another $0.5 million in lobbying/lawmaking.  They took in about $12-13 million last year.
Title: Re: Ice Bucket Challenge
Post by: Tonitrus on August 24, 2014, 02:12:55 PM
This is what they themselves report:

http://www.alsa.org/about-us/financial-information.html

(https://languish.org/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fruthless-politics.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2014%2F08%2Fgraph.jpg&hash=ad51d00a3ba706c02b2b39cb75aa6b3c601876cf)

There is also a link there to their IRS docs.  About $5 million for patient support (through their local chapters).
Title: Re: Ice Bucket Challenge
Post by: grumbler on August 24, 2014, 03:13:58 PM
Quote from: Tonitrus on August 24, 2014, 02:12:55 PM
This is what they themselves report:

http://www.alsa.org/about-us/financial-information.html

(https://languish.org/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fruthless-politics.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2014%2F08%2Fgraph.jpg&hash=ad51d00a3ba706c02b2b39cb75aa6b3c601876cf)

There is also a link there to their IRS docs.  About $5 million for patient support (through their local chapters).

I see the difference.  I was looking at a summary of the tax filings for their HQ, and their chapters do the bulk of the work.
Title: Re: Ice Bucket Challenge
Post by: Josquius on August 24, 2014, 03:29:55 PM
Quote from: sbr on August 24, 2014, 09:46:22 AM
I'm on my phone so I will save the real response for when I get home, but you must follow Pamela Anderson on Facebook, there ' s a great source of legitimate unbiased news. :lol:

Maybe you could save me the trouble of having to post a real response by pulling your head out of your ass long enough to work the Google machine for a few minutes and educate your self on what your are babbling on about.
Pamela Anderson? :huh:
No. Its just what I heard from a friend. As I said I don't even care enough to check which charity it is for, the name being mentioned in this thread is the first I've seen.
Title: Re: Ice Bucket Challenge
Post by: CountDeMoney on August 24, 2014, 05:18:45 PM
Quote from: Jaron on August 24, 2014, 12:53:11 PM
I challenge grumbler, Countdemoney and Martinus.

Fuck off.
Title: Re: Ice Bucket Challenge
Post by: mongers on August 24, 2014, 05:44:30 PM
Quote from: CountDeMoney on August 24, 2014, 05:18:45 PM
Quote from: Jaron on August 24, 2014, 12:53:11 PM
I challenge grumbler, Countdemoney and Martinus.

Fuck off.

I challenge all challenger to quietly open their wallets and put some money in a collection tin or set up a bank transfer, and then never tell anyone about it. 
Title: Re: Ice Bucket Challenge
Post by: CountDeMoney on August 24, 2014, 05:47:44 PM
Shut up, you.
Title: Re: Ice Bucket Challenge
Post by: sbr on August 24, 2014, 07:49:13 PM
Quote from: Tyr on August 24, 2014, 03:29:55 PM
Quote from: sbr on August 24, 2014, 09:46:22 AM
I'm on my phone so I will save the real response for when I get home, but you must follow Pamela Anderson on Facebook, there ' s a great source of legitimate unbiased news. :lol:

Maybe you could save me the trouble of having to post a real response by pulling your head out of your ass long enough to work the Google machine for a few minutes and educate your self on what your are babbling on about.
Pamela Anderson? :huh:
No. Its just what I heard from a friend. As I said I don't even care enough to check which charity it is for, the name being mentioned in this thread is the first I've seen.

You care enough to post here to pass along false information and bitch and whine though.  Of course that is all you do anyway, so carry on.
Title: Re: Ice Bucket Challenge
Post by: Josquius on August 25, 2014, 06:00:28 AM
Quote from: sbr on August 24, 2014, 07:49:13 PM
You care enough to post here to pass along false information and bitch and whine though.  Of course that is all you do anyway, so carry on.
Do learn to read please.  It is hardly false information that I have heard something.
And the only whining was in agreement with other people.
Title: Re: Ice Bucket Challenge
Post by: derspiess on August 26, 2014, 01:43:31 PM
A friend of my wife's (who recently added me on Facebook-- I guess my family and hers are technically friends) made some self-righteous post about not doing the ice bucket challenge because poor kids in Africa don't have access to clean water.  She even posted a pic of gluttonous Americans pouring water over their heads while some small African child sips water from a tiny cup  :cry:

This was the same gal who made a long, self-indulgent (and a bit defensive) post one Monday about how she had to ignore everyone's calls and texts the day before because she desperately needed some "me time".  She's 25, single, and lives by herself :huh:

So I guess she's kind of a drama queen.
Title: Re: Ice Bucket Challenge
Post by: CountDeMoney on August 26, 2014, 02:06:57 PM
Africans wouldnt have to worry about clean water if they didnt live in Africa. duh.
Title: Re: Ice Bucket Challenge
Post by: The Brain on August 26, 2014, 02:13:26 PM
Quote from: derspiess on August 26, 2014, 01:43:31 PM
A friend of my wife's (who recently added me on Facebook-- I guess my family and hers are technically friends) made some self-righteous post about not doing the ice bucket challenge because poor kids in Africa don't have access to clean water.  She even posted a pic of gluttonous Americans pouring water over their heads while some small African child sips water from a tiny cup  :cry:

This was the same gal who made a long, self-indulgent (and a bit defensive) post one Monday about how she had to ignore everyone's calls and texts the day before because she desperately needed some "me time".  She's 25, single, and lives by herself :huh:

So I guess she's kind of a drama queen.

Digits? I can have some me time on her tits.
Title: Re: Ice Bucket Challenge
Post by: Eddie Teach on August 26, 2014, 02:16:18 PM
Won't you find it rather limiting that she only has two of them?
Title: Re: Ice Bucket Challenge
Post by: The Brain on August 26, 2014, 02:17:14 PM
Quote from: Peter Wiggin on August 26, 2014, 02:16:18 PM
Won't you find it rather limiting that she only has two of them?

:mad:
Title: Re: Ice Bucket Challenge
Post by: CountDeMoney on August 26, 2014, 02:22:09 PM
Derspiess doesnt get young people.  Or Africans.
Title: Re: Ice Bucket Challenge
Post by: Martinus on August 26, 2014, 03:19:42 PM
I wish people just stopped finding phoney reasons why they don't give a rat's ass about being goaded by a silly campaign to donate to a charity for a disease noone they know will likely ever get.  :huh:
Title: Re: Ice Bucket Challenge
Post by: Martinus on August 26, 2014, 03:32:16 PM
Quote from: Caliga on August 23, 2014, 07:05:22 AM
I'm getting tired of seeing these things nonstop in my Facebook feed, especially from people who I know have no intention of making a donation and are just attention whoring. :rolleyes:

I just find the whole premise silly. If you actively donate to charities left and right, and were looking for a new forthy cause; or if you or your loved one is or was an ALS sufferer, then sure be my guest and donate. But if you do not normally donate to charities, and now you decide to support what is, ultimately, a very rare disease, while ignoring all the other worthier causes, only because a bunch of fools put ice water on their heads, then you are a moron.
Title: Re: Ice Bucket Challenge
Post by: derspiess on August 26, 2014, 03:34:53 PM
Quote from: The Brain on August 26, 2014, 02:13:26 PM
Digits? I can have some me time on her tits.

Clear your schedule, cuz they are kinda big.

Careful, though.  She's a fiery Latina with a Peruvian dad and an Argentine mom.  Plus she's a tall girl.
Title: Re: Ice Bucket Challenge
Post by: Caliga on August 26, 2014, 03:37:32 PM
Quote from: derspiess on August 26, 2014, 03:34:53 PM
Quote from: The Brain on August 26, 2014, 02:13:26 PM
Digits? I can have some me time on her tits.

Clear your schedule, cuz they are kinda big.

Careful, though.  She's a fiery Latina with a Peruvian dad and an Argentine mom.  Plus she's a tall girl.
pics plz
Title: Re: Ice Bucket Challenge
Post by: Caliga on August 26, 2014, 03:38:31 PM
Quote from: Martinus on August 26, 2014, 03:32:16 PM
I just find the whole premise silly. If you actively donate to charities left and right, and were looking for a new forthy cause; or if you or your loved one is or was an ALS sufferer, then sure be my guest and donate. But if you do not normally donate to charities, and now you decide to support what is, ultimately, a very rare disease, while ignoring all the other worthier causes, only because a bunch of fools put ice water on their heads, then you are a moron.
Yeah, the thing is, I support several charities but don't feel the need to attention whore about it.  I doubt that anyone of my RL friends even know that I do it.
Title: Re: Ice Bucket Challenge
Post by: Barrister on August 26, 2014, 03:39:09 PM
Quote from: Caliga on August 26, 2014, 03:37:32 PM
Quote from: derspiess on August 26, 2014, 03:34:53 PM
Quote from: The Brain on August 26, 2014, 02:13:26 PM
Digits? I can have some me time on her tits.

Clear your schedule, cuz they are kinda big.

Careful, though.  She's a fiery Latina with a Peruvian dad and an Argentine mom.  Plus she's a tall girl.
pics plz

:yes:
Title: Re: Ice Bucket Challenge
Post by: Caliga on August 26, 2014, 03:41:00 PM
Yep.  Tall + Latina + fiery + huge cans?  I'm there dude. :cool:
Title: Re: Ice Bucket Challenge
Post by: CountDeMoney on August 26, 2014, 03:49:41 PM
Tall + Latina + fiery + huge cans /= Peace and Quiet
Title: Re: Ice Bucket Challenge
Post by: garbon on August 26, 2014, 05:23:35 PM
Quote from: Martinus on August 26, 2014, 03:32:16 PM
Quote from: Caliga on August 23, 2014, 07:05:22 AM
I'm getting tired of seeing these things nonstop in my Facebook feed, especially from people who I know have no intention of making a donation and are just attention whoring. :rolleyes:

I just find the whole premise silly. If you actively donate to charities left and right, and were looking for a new forthy cause; or if you or your loved one is or was an ALS sufferer, then sure be my guest and donate. But if you do not normally donate to charities, and now you decide to support what is, ultimately, a very rare disease, while ignoring all the other worthier causes, only because a bunch of fools put ice water on their heads, then you are a moron.

I doubt anyone suffering from ALS that is helped by the foundation really cares.
Title: Re: Ice Bucket Challenge
Post by: mongers on August 26, 2014, 05:43:31 PM
Quote from: Caliga on August 26, 2014, 03:37:32 PM
Quote from: derspiess on August 26, 2014, 03:34:53 PM
Quote from: The Brain on August 26, 2014, 02:13:26 PM
Digits? I can have some me time on her tits.

Clear your schedule, cuz they are kinda big.

Careful, though.  She's a fiery Latina with a Peruvian dad and an Argentine mom.  Plus she's a tall girl.
pics plz

+1
Title: Re: Ice Bucket Challenge
Post by: derspiess on August 26, 2014, 05:44:07 PM
Plus it's kind of fun to be challenged, do the bucket thing and then challenge your friends. And knowing that it annoys Marty is a funness multiplier.
Title: Re: Ice Bucket Challenge
Post by: Eddie Teach on August 26, 2014, 05:52:24 PM
I bet Marty could get lots of donations if he offered to do the fire challenge.  :ph34r:
Title: Re: Ice Bucket Challenge
Post by: Josephus on August 26, 2014, 06:06:43 PM
If I don't hear about the ice bucket challenge in any form, on TV, on my FB feed, in the paper in the next 24 hours...I'll donate to the ALS
Title: Re: Ice Bucket Challenge
Post by: garbon on August 26, 2014, 07:09:38 PM
Quote from: Josephus on August 26, 2014, 06:06:43 PM
If I don't hear about the ice bucket challenge in any form, on TV, on my FB feed, in the paper in the next 24 hours...I'll donate to the ALS

Well don't be so miserly. Just man up and avoid those things for the next 24 hours. Boom!
Title: Re: Ice Bucket Challenge
Post by: garbon on August 27, 2014, 01:18:01 PM
For Marti blood boil.

(https://languish.org/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fcdn3.vox-cdn.com%2Fuploads%2Fchorus_asset%2Ffile%2F663618%2FDonating.vs.Death-Graph.0.jpg&hash=d3cc3bd7b4a07cc6b6efea57baf77dfe6f546657)
Title: Re: Ice Bucket Challenge
Post by: garbon on August 27, 2014, 01:24:54 PM
Oh and Donatella Versace.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=59LrsaH6ZaA
Title: Re: Ice Bucket Challenge
Post by: Martinus on August 27, 2014, 02:47:03 PM
Quote from: garbon on August 27, 2014, 01:24:54 PM
Oh and Donatella Versace.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=59LrsaH6ZaA

This one was cool - saw that on Facebook earlier today. :D
Title: Re: Ice Bucket Challenge
Post by: Ed Anger on August 27, 2014, 04:34:39 PM
Too many charities want me to 'walk'. Or 'Race'. Or other physical bullshit.
Title: Re: Ice Bucket Challenge
Post by: derspiess on August 27, 2014, 04:53:17 PM
Get the Rascal all charged up & you're golden.
Title: Re: Ice Bucket Challenge
Post by: Ed Anger on August 27, 2014, 04:57:10 PM
Quote from: derspiess on August 27, 2014, 04:53:17 PM
Get the Rascal all charged up & you're golden.

(https://languish.org/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg829.imageshack.us%2Fimg829%2F6214%2F30facesevilcuriositygal.jpg&hash=0d3ead5a2fefe3af6672f74df654dbaa0a467880)
Title: Re: Ice Bucket Challenge
Post by: Tonitrus on August 27, 2014, 07:21:57 PM
Quote from: Caliga on August 26, 2014, 03:41:00 PM
Yep.  Tall + Latina + fiery + huge cans?  I'm there dude. :cool:

I'm sure I am taller.  I'll take this one for the Languish team.