Jump to content

Humanity still exists...

Ford 1st MRB

By Ford 1st MRB
in The Slope Chute

 Share

Recommended Posts

I have no arms BAR Forum Blow-Up Doll

I have no arms BAR

Posted
Posted (edited)

I'm really glad he got some help... but I just can't get behind this story. There are literally HUNDREDS of guys out there with the same voice that can't get work. Where's the national sympathy for them? And they're saying, "I wanted to turn to heroin and booze, but I got a job at the mini-mart. If I did, I coulda been THIS guy!!!" Meh America and our stupid tunnel vision.

Edited by I have no arms ßÄR
Goodwin 1st MRB Forum Feind

Goodwin 1st MRB

Posted
Posted
I'm really glad he got some help... but I just can't get behind this story. There are literally HUNDREDS of guys out there with the same voice that can't get work. Where's the national sympathy for them? And they're saying, "I wanted to turn to heroin and booze, but I got a job at the mini-mart. If I did, I coulda been THIS guy!!!" Meh America and our stupid tunnel vision.

While there is plenty that can be said about situations very similar to what you're describing with hundreds (if not thousands) of Americans on a daily basis, I think there is great merit to something like this receiving so much play.

It gives those people who feel like life is worthless a chance to realize it's not. It's a glimmer of hope for some, and it's a feel good for others.

Maybe it will make those guys at the mini-mart actually chase after their dream ("if he can do it, so can I!") Who knows.

Regardless I think it's awesome. There's not enough kindness/humanity in this world anymore - too many people have that "why him, why not me? wtf, piece of shit." attitude.

You give someone an inch, and it's a guarantee they'll want a mile and won't even consider returning the favor. And sadly, if you DO give someone something, everyone else either wants some to, or wonders why you didn't give it to them.

Sadly, most people can't afford to give to EVERYONE, and there's more of 'them that didn't get helped' than 'those who got helped', so they people doing the helping always look like an ass to the majority of the people who whine and complain because they didn't get some.

Here's a guy who had it and lost it, and has come to realize the errors of his ways. Someone went out of their way to let him tell his story, and he's got another chance. I hope he doesn't fuck up - I'm rootin' for this guy.

Previously? I probably would've said 'whatever', but I'm not that way anymore. I'm happy for this dude, genuinely. I hope he makes it huge and gets billions.

I have no arms BAR Forum Blow-Up Doll

I have no arms BAR

Posted
Posted (edited)

Oh yeah I totally wish him the best, it's nothing really personal against him. I just don't like all the hype about his amazing speaking voice and all that. My previous post was just saying that it shouldn't be about what he can do and just that someone helped him out because there a a LOT of people who can do that voice. It's not like some rarity. Charity and helping out your fellow man? Bring it on.

Edited by I have no arms ßÄR
Goodwin 1st MRB Forum Feind

Goodwin 1st MRB

Posted
Posted
Oh yeah I totally wish him the best, it's nothing really personal against him. I just don't like all the hype about his amazing speaking voice and all that. My previous post was just saying that it shouldn't be about what he can do and just that someone helped him out because there a a LOT of people who can do that voice. It's not like some rarity. Charity and helping out your fellow man? Bring it on.

Yea, I think I got your underlying point but was kind of going off in a different direction with it.

For me I would compare it to when one families kid goes missing and it's national headline news and everyones on the edge of their seat, meanwhile in that same week while they're searching for random families lost kid and all of America is talking about it, 1200 others are abducted and never heard about or from again. It's the same situation - so why the one is chosen for national news and not the thousands of others? Who knows!

I hope all the sensationalism this guy has gotten doesn't make him turn back to the bad things though... that would be a shame :(

I like feel good stories, and this one made me feel good in my pants.

Doran Forum Charlatan

Doran

Posted
Posted
Yea, I think I got your underlying point but was kind of going off in a different direction with it.

For me I would compare it to when one families kid goes missing and it's national headline news and everyones on the edge of their seat, meanwhile in that same week while they're searching for random families lost kid and all of America is talking about it, 1200 others are abducted and never heard about or from again. It's the same situation - so why the one is chosen for national news and not the thousands of others? Who knows!

I hope all the sensationalism this guy has gotten doesn't make him turn back to the bad things though... that would be a shame :(

I like feel good stories, and this one made me feel good in my pants.

i was heartfelt by this post then you mentioned your pants >.>

Join the conversation

You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.

Guest
Reply to this topic...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Restore formatting

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.

×
 Share
Go to topic listing

  • Recently Browsing   0 members

    • No registered users viewing this page.

  • Recent Posts

    • Fielding 1st MRB
      2nd Platoon Weekly Attendance

      By Fielding 1st MRB · Posted

      2nd Platoon Weekly Attendance   Week of 27APR2025   P = Present | E = Excused | A = Absent   Platoon Staff CWO. A. Pitteway - Present 1stSgt. J. Candy -  Present GySgt. A Yoder -  Present GySgt. R. Fielding - Present   1st Squad Squad leader:  Cpl. M. Noel - Excused Cpl. B. Grande -  Present Cpl. R. Smith -  Present Cpl. C. Keebler - Present Pfc. D. Moffat -  Present     2nd Squad Squad leader:  SSgt. S. Holquist - Excused Cpl. T. Scary -  Present Cpl. C. Marsh - Present Cpl. W. Swift - - Excused Pfc. M. Oake - Excused Pvt. R. Zera - Absent Pvt. J. Coelho - Present  
    • Yoder 1st MRB
      Ban Report :: Brother Bear

      By Yoder 1st MRB · Posted

      Name: Brother Bear   Steam I.D: STEAM_0:0:120956468   Duration of Ban: Permanent   Reasons for the Ban: Racist comments   Demo Provided?: N   Comments: Said the N word a couple of times
    • C. Smith 1st MRB
      [Accepted-Discord - HLL030] Enlistment Application Paul Smith

      By C. Smith 1st MRB · Posted

      Welcome to the 1st Marine Raider Battalion! Now that you have been accepted don't forget to: 1. Check in at the Recruit Depot 2. Read the Marine Raider Handbook (you are expected to know everything in it) 3. Change your steam friends Avatar 4. Download, install and log into Discord NOTE: Please be aware that you will not have access to the above links until an officer has given you full access to the forum. Access to the forum should be given to you within the next day.
    • P. Smith 1st MRB
      [Accepted-Discord - HLL030] Enlistment Application Paul Smith

      By P. Smith 1st MRB · Posted

      I've read and understood the rules 
    • C. Smith 1st MRB
      [Accepted-Discord - HLL030] Enlistment Application Paul Smith

      By C. Smith 1st MRB · Posted

      MARINE CORPS ENLISTMENT OFFICE Camp Pendleton, CA   RECRUITMENT LETTER     Hello Paul Smith, Thank you for taking interest in joining the 1st Marine Raider Battalion.   During your trial period the following will occur: Once accepted as a Recruit, you will remain as a Recruit for 2 weeks from the day of your acceptance until the next BCT Class is offered. During your time as a recruit, it is highly encouraged to play within the Public Server and join Discord with our other members. Upon acceptance, you will be contacted by one of our DIs when the next available BCT is scheduled via the appropriate Discord channel.   We have a BCT class every two weeks. Please keep an eye out for when the next one is made available once you've completed your time requirements!   Upon stating that you understand all the information here, an admin will change your forum name and login to be :   P. Smith 1st MRB   Take the time now to change your Steam and in-game name to:   Rec. P. Smith [1st MRB]     Please make sure to verify your forum account by checking your email. Also, please respond below with a reply showing that you have read and understand these rules. You cannot be fully accepted until you do so. We have a limit on the time to reply, if you do not do so within 48 hours, your application will be denied. Once you reply, you will be approved for your trial period unless otherwise posted.  
×
×
  • Create New...