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True story from NYC I was riding a cab in SoHo yesterday morning, and we passed by a spot where there was a small group of NYC mass transit workers on strike. They were carrying signs (or wearing 'em), circling a spot, vocalizing their slogan, etc.... And while they were at it, they were interfering with the nearby traffic... which, of course, was worsened beyond normal NYC traffic because of their illegal strike in the first place.
Another cab ahead of us came to a stop, even though traffic ahead of him was moving. Now, for those who are not used to NYC traffic, this gesture is highly unusual. When you drive in the city, basically you squeeze into any inch that's available.... and even unavailable. So this was a highly unusual move by a proefessional city driver! So what was his intent?
As soon as there was about 3~4 car-length of space ahead of him, he sped up! His aim? THERE WAS A PUDDLE OF WATER RIGHT NEXT TO THE STRIKERS! Water Park action in December! Motorists honked in approval, and pedestrians clapped their hands and cheered! This is why cabbies are true pros.
How's that for a Big Apple democracy at work? They go by their own pace..... When you have three Romulan Warbirds blocking the escape route, Worf has an emotional breakdown about his childhood toy, Riker announces he's gay, Data's positronic brain gets a virus, and Geordi quits because he's had just one too many imminent warp core breach.... Just sit back, breathe, and follow these simple steps:
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Insert schadenfreude here. 
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 Originally Posted by Inquartata Insert schadenfreude here. Consider it done Inq:
GARY COLEMAN:
Right now you are down and out and feeling really crappy
NICKY:
I'll say.
GARY COLEMAN:
And when I see how sad you are
It sort of makes me...
Happy!
NICKY:
Happy?!
GARY COLEMAN:
Sorry, Nicky, human nature-
Nothing I can do!
It's...
Schadenfreude!
Making me feel glad that I'm not you.
NICKY:
Well that's not very nice, Gary!
GARY COLEMAN:
I didn't say it was nice! But everybody does it!
D'ja ever clap when a waitress falls and drops a tray of glasses?
NICKY:
Yeah...
GARY COLEMAN:
And ain't it fun to watch figure skaters falling on their asses?
NICKY:
Sure!
GARY COLEMAN:
And don'tcha feel all warm and cozy,
Watching people out in the rain!
NICKY:
You bet!
GARY COLEMAN:
That's...
GARY AND NICKY:
Schadenfreude!
GARY COLEMAN:
People taking pleasure in your pain!
NICKY:
Oh, Schadenfreude, huh?
What's that, some kinda Nazi word?
GARY COLEMAN:
Yup! It's German for "happiness at the misfortune of others!"
NICKY:
"Happiness at the misfortune of others." That is German!
Watching a vegetarian being told she just ate chicken
GARY COLEMAN:
Or watching a frat boy realize just what he put his dick in!
NICKY:
Being on the elevator when somebody shouts "Hold the door!"
GARY AND NICKY:
"No!!!"
Schadenfreude!
GARY COLEMAN:
"**** you lady, that's what stairs are for!"
NICKY:
Ooh, how about...
Straight-A students getting Bs?
GARY COLEMAN:
Exes getting STDs!
NICKY:
Waking doormen from their naps!
GARY COLEMAN:
Watching tourists reading maps!
NICKY:
Football players getting tackled!
GARY COLEMAN:
CEOs getting shackled!
NICKY:
Watching actors never reach
GARY AND NICKY:
The ending of their oscar speech!
Schadenfreude!
Schadenfreude!
Schadenfreude!
Schadenfreude!
GARY COLEMAN:
The world needs people like you and me who've been knocked around by fate.
'Cause when people see us, they don't want to be us, and that makes them feel great.
NICKY:
Sure!
We provide a vital service to society!
GARY AND NICKY:
You and me!
Schadenfreude!
Making the world a better place...
Making the world a better place...
Making the world a better place...
To be!
GARY COLEMAN:
S-C-H-A-D-E-N-F-R-E-U-D-E!
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That's a great story... a little bit of harmless vigilantism goes a long way. Pound for pound, the amoeba is the most vicious animal on earth.
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Funniest part of it all was, of course, the reaction of the people who saw it happen. When you have three Romulan Warbirds blocking the escape route, Worf has an emotional breakdown about his childhood toy, Riker announces he's gay, Data's positronic brain gets a virus, and Geordi quits because he's had just one too many imminent warp core breach.... Just sit back, breathe, and follow these simple steps:
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This thread has given me renewed respect for Gary Coleman that's for sure!
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Originally Posted by foily This thread has given me renewed respect for Gary Coleman that's for sure! psst..."Gary Coleman" is a character in Avenue Q...& is played by a woman!
www.avenueq.com
It's an hysterical show. The above song is one of my favorites. "Words are, of course, the most powerful drug used by mankind."
-- Rudyard Kipling
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And there I was thinking you guys were talking about this one:
Hollywood's most famous security guard When you have three Romulan Warbirds blocking the escape route, Worf has an emotional breakdown about his childhood toy, Riker announces he's gay, Data's positronic brain gets a virus, and Geordi quits because he's had just one too many imminent warp core breach.... Just sit back, breathe, and follow these simple steps:
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Yeah the original Gary Coleman also was doing commercials here on the radlo for "Cash Call", one of those loansharks. It was cool, had train effects, "Cash Cawwwwll Ch-Ching! Ch-Ching!"
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