Posted on 10/11/2005 6:05:08 AM PDT by Billie
That's something I never understood - "cut the red wire". If I were a mad bombmaker, (a) all the wires would be red, and (b) I wouldn't put one of the LED clocks on it to tell hte whole world how much time is left.
But I guess hollywood can't invent a mad bombmaker without the visuals.
LOL! Hi, Fudd. They are soooo predictable, aren't they. :)
Something I've always noticed in the movies: when anybody is shown brushing their teeth, there doesn't appear to be any toothpaste on the toothbrush. Their mouth doesn't get toothpaste foam all over it like mine does. But then again, maybe I'm just a sloppy teeth-brusher.
If you haven't figured out the mystery, no worries, The bad guy will always take the time to fill in the details for you even though they never have the time to hang around and verify that their torturous method of killing you reaches it's logical conclusion.
LOL! You're right - it's sorta like that lipstick thing - the women are always beautifully made up when they brush their pearly whites - with no toothpaste!
Anyone can fire a machine gun from the hip using one hand. Also, when firing anti-tank rockets, there is no such thing as a back blast area unless you are trying to attack the hero.
:) You guys are all good! Thanks for playing today! It's good to see new *faces* here.
| October 11, 2005
Counterfeit Reality
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When people see a photograph or video today, they often ask, "Is it real?" A home computer can manipulate images to create a picture of an event that never happened. Images can be inserted into or removed from photographs. A video can be doctored to make it appear that a person was caught committing a crime or performing an act of heroism. The camera may not lie, but the computer can.
Centuries before such modern technology, the apostle Paul warned Timothy about counterfeit reality in the church. He said that in the last days people would be self-absorbed, "having a form of godliness but denying its power" (2 Timothy 3:5). He repeatedly emphasized the need to live a godly life, warning that "evil men and impostors will grow worse and worse, deceiving and being deceived" (v.13).
Paul charged Timothy to "continue in the things which you have learned and been assured of" (v.14). True godliness honors and obeys God while its counterfeit seeks pleasure and personal gain. One pleases the Lord; the other gratifies natural desire. Both are identified by their actions.
When people hear us say we are Christians, they may wonder if our faith is real. Our lives will answer the question by reflecting the reality of Christ. —David McCasland
A good tree cannot bear bad fruit, nor can a bad tree bear good fruit. —Matthew 7:18
" . . . the women are always beautifully made up when they brush their pearly whites - with no toothpaste!"
Must be the same women who get up from sleeping and all their makeup is perfectly in place. They always look ravishing upon awakening.
The hero can take a slew of bullets and survive and fight on, and the bad guy gets hit once and he's a goner.
Great thread (:
All the good guys and bad guys seem to be able to shoot out the headlight/taillight but never hit the intended victim in the car.
I moved on to a different vocation at age 23. :)
Good morning, sistah. This looks like it will be a fun thread today. :-)
Wait a minute here - you've directed some of those *extreme hero* movies, haven't you? :)
Good morning, Rus. I'm sure you could find at least *one* of the scenarios where your infamous "coffee" girl would fit. :)
Good morning, Rus. I'm sure you could find at least *one* of the scenarios where your infamous "coffee" girl would fit. :)
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