It would have been funnier wirhout using God's name in vain...4,1,1

This was really funny 5-5-5.

GodDAMN that was funny! (Okay, it was just pretty funny, but ones for saying "God"? That's harsh. So I gave you fives)

God??? What the Hell?! Is that a bad word now too? There are so many other more colorfull words that a body could complain about... And by the way, Adagio, God is merely a title - not a name.

Smurf - Using God's name in vain is offensive to some people, so if you use it expect to get dinged on it. I avoid using it in vain always and for several different reasons. I get dinged on a lot of other things I use and say, so I just roll with it when it happens.

TJ - Wise up. You look like a jerk with this kind of ranting out here. Keep it up and no one is going to talk to you. Think of what you are doing to the site. Do you do this sort of thing at home?

Spindler is no doubt one of those fanatical religious types ..you know..the kind that are easily turned into terrorists... watch out for him..

Guy, I was just going to explain the difference between addressing God, the Father and using His name as a cuss word. You kind of beat me to it. Yes, Smurf, (and Claude), it is offensive to me.

Well, at least you're up front about it. I guess from your point of view one offensive word could ruin any enjoyment of the parody so I apologize; you actually did vote fairly. But Jesus, you're sensitive.

No Claude her first name is not Jesus. How can she take your apology seriously after that comment?

God. I gave you all fives.

My apologies to any on this site who may take offense at seeing the word God in this parody. But the way that the word was used was not as a cuss word. it was used as an appeal to the almighty that no more stupid quotes should be allowed to be dumped on the public...these buzz words and quote lines are purposely created for commercials and in movies in order to hook folks into repeating them and thereby reminding people to buy that product or see that movie. Basically, It's a gimmick to make money. I hope this clarifies my intentions for using the word GOD in my parody.

Don't let the God squad get to you, Smurf - I'd have thought an omniscient, omnipotent being would have been able to look out for himself (herself? who knows). Though I still haven't been smitten yet (see http://www.amiright.com/parody/60s/americanbreed1.shtml for details)

Thanks Dr. Phil. I am the kind who will not go down without a fight! That's truthfully because of my German/Irish heritage, but at least I don't use my heritage as an excuse to bash folks like Spindler who have tried to offend me by calling me a bunch of dum names.

And thanks Phil also so the link. I read your parody and thought it was well written. I also have very strong opinions about this subject. I have very deep beliefs in God and this may surprise some here who maybe thought that I didn't. I was raised as a Christian and still am trying to live within those principals, although I admit I fall short in many ways. Thanks again.

Guy--I was apologizing for implying she voted unfairly, not for offending her. This may surprise you, but some people are as offended by religious grandstanding as religious people are by blasphemy. Plus I thought it was funny.

Clause, I fail to see where she was grandstanding if you are indeed meaning Adagio with this statement. She merely commented that this offended her. Grandstanding implies much more than making a statement about being offended. And Smurf has clarified what was meant in the parody and I respect Smurf's declaration of being raised a Christian. I made no bones of the comment other than someone took offense to it. So what I see here is your attempt at humor by pushing Adagio's buttons by continuing to blaspheme the Almighty in your comments is insensitive toward another parody author.

Smurf, I understand your intention now. But the other people saying stuff like God-squad, grandstanding, etc.? No excuse for them.

Adagio and Guy--your buttons are too easily pushed and it's getting wearisome--why don't you start up a website for parody writers who are of the very same persuasions as yourselves--you can censor everything that's said.

Guy--This place is supposed to be fun. If indeed there is an "Almighty", my guess is "He" would be secure enough to take a joke. It's curious that you and Adagio seem to think you need to protect "Him" from little ole me. Just what is so offensive about someone not sharing your beliefs? If someone wants to engage in public hand-slapping over it, they should be prepared to have those beliefs challenged. Hey, I bet if we really apply ourselves, we could have this discussion go on longer than that Alien Ant Farm fiasco.

Very smart comment Mr. Gayme Boy (-me)

Is there any doubt that "Gayme Boy (-me)" = "T.J. Spindler"? The kid never learns. It's time to block his IP address.

hey observer. when was the last time you wrote a parody?

Apparently, there is a big idiot here on this site. The intolerance by some of the ideas of others is just sooooo immature and self-righteous and arrogant! I don't think Chuck appreciates those who try to spoil it for others on his site. I hope he blocks Spindler's IP address. This is supposed to be a FUN site. This fanatic is a zealot with blinders on to the rest of the world's opinions and thinking. He thinks that HIS is the only way--- And for those who think they must complain when they see something in print they don't agree with...or bring the score down with a 1-1-1 vote..what jerks! If ya don't like it, is it sooooo hard to just pass on to the next parody??? Well if would make a complaint for everything I saw in the parodies here that I could take offence to - it would be a lot of typing! I have decided not to sumbit anymore parodies to this site. I really enjoyed most of the stuff here and there are a lot of decent folks here, but it's just NO fun anymore. The jerks have ( as usual) spoiled it for others. I have better things to do than fight off imbeciles and their pin-headed opinions and be called obscene names over such a innocent remark. Afterall, all this started with one small reference to GOD in my parody! All this crap is UNBELIEVEABLE. I've had to delete a couple of comments now over this- by a dick who is a huge hypocrite!!! He whines about how he hasn't been to church in four years and tries to tell others that they need to get to church! BOO HOO for you a**hole!!! Run and cry your sissy ass all the way to church and beg GOD for forgivness for all sins your evil deeds!!! :-P And BTW..get some anger management help T J before you pop a vein...

uh...does anybody notice that the comment made by Gayme Boy (me) is actually a code for some Game boy game? Just noticing.

You know what? When you’re ten, your train of thought is the ONLY train of thought. By twelve you grow out of it. I mean, some people don’t, but you can tell that they would be great leaders for us all because they don’t back down. Unlike our President. Not like smart alecs who try taking people’s images and bending them how they want. Sure, IP addresses can be blocked. But if TJ goes, I go, and we already have a site. A smurf turns red when you choke it, I guess.

and for those idiots out there who will remain unnamed (not adagio, guy, or claude as i respect them all) i used the name of the commenter up there, because i am not that good of a programmer, if at all.

Static! Maybe I oughta kick your butt!

Spindler seems proud of being German. Didn't the Germans have "GOTT MIT UNS" on the belt buckles of their uniforms in World War II? We know how that turned out. Kinda makes Phil's point.

Hey Smurf, I don't know that you should leave over this. TJ really is like ten years old and he's not too hard to ignore. Your votes are good; there are plenty of people here who appreciate your stuff and you're gonna get some ones for all kinds of stupid reasons. You'll get used to it.

It's very annoying to be called names just because of a completely innocent reference to GOD. What will be the next word pile of s**t that I will unknowingly step into? And the the next and next and so and so on? Sorry but I just haven't the patience to bother with this dum crap coming at me from narrow minded bone heads. You're right though Claude. This Spindler and his little boyfriend Static are a real pair of childish morons. I hope they do leave this site anyway or get booted. It sounds like Spindler's been pissin' off many others around here too. To Static: You or anyone else haven't choked anyone here. Your comments just show your low I.Q and you've embarassed yourself for all on this site to see. You GAY(me) boys -(me) should stick together and leave. You'll be the ones choking on your own words.

Smurf--(Sue Murphy) --I thought your parody was good, and I agree with Claude -- don't let a couple of self-righteous people ruin your parody writing; I'm not going to.

Question-From Peter Line: If you choke a smurf, what color does it turn? Answer: Well, a choking red-faced person turns blue, so isn’t it vice versa? Who knows, but maybe it doesn’t change color. Just a thought.

is it not right to stand up for a friend?

Hey there y’all I have one question. Is it not right to stand up for a friend? I didn’t take offense to the word God being used in vain; heck, I barely even noticed it. But what I can’t stand is that I was being accused of making fun of Smurf; I was actually (again) pointing to Observer and his comment about TJ. So people don’t like it, fine. There’s always gems and clunkers. There. I said it. Now would you get off my back?

Static - See your pediatrician. They have some 'wonderful' medication that will help you with this problem.

Good solution Guy! LOL!!!!!!!

uh...what? actually, i'm kidding. i just like to do that stuff. but at least i can make fun of myself now (low IQ)...

I think you guys should just give it up ok.

Quiet! Claude, shut up around here or else some day someone will knock on your door and just kick your a.... I don't curse, so he (Or she) will simply beat you up. No, don't say something stupid like "Awww, TJ had to get his widdle baybee brudder!" 'cause i came here purposely, not 'cause tj told me to. I would watch it if I were you claude, 'cause I'm 17 and i could beat you up. Lets see which one is older, Claude or TJ? Claude, when is your B-Day, and tell me what year you were born in! Christian out (Like Static and TJ do)

Christian! You leave Claude out of this. He has nothin' to do with this at all, I am the one who posted the give it up post, ok! So if you gonna beat some up why don't you try me then? Huh.... Me and my wife are just soo fed up with all this crap!, cuz we never asked for it in the first place, or did we? over a stoopid comment about using Gods name in vain, like O- God? It´was fitting the lyrics nothing else ok! I understand if you wanna stand up for youre brother but is´n't this gettin' to be a bit nutty, dont you think. Just give it up and go back to normal will ya'?

C'mon TJ, lets go! Obviously, you Static and I are the only sign of intellegence in this comments section!

i'm gonna end this right now. this is all bull$#!+ in the first place. I join in to defend somebody and walk into the smelliest dog feces i've ever seen. as for pinheads, don't try me. i will bite back, you know. so there. i don't like to be like this but i'm gonna have to so i can get my point across. ChuckyG, if you see this, feel free to remove it. people will get the message by then.

Wow. I have to admit, when I came across all the religious back and forth comments, I really expected more than one line saying "Oh God No". I would have never even considered that to be offensive...I don't see it as using God as a cuss word, but I'm not the most religious person in the world either. I've seen things on the site much more mean-spirited and directed at different groups (gays, different religions) that got much less press. Smurf, I enjoyed it. To the people offended, I respect your opinions, but unless I missed something, I did'n't think it was bad.

Smurf,

This started out with a mild statement and an explanation of a vote.

Adagio - October 08, 2003 11:50:14 AM - Report Inappropriate Comment

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-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- It would have been funnier wirhout using God's name in vain...4,1,1

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It is what some others did with this comment that is making it so controversial. So I think the best thing to do with these rabble rousers is to just IGNORE them. They seem to feed on the controversy they have started.

Don't let them get to you. 1+1+1 would have been an inappropriate vote. The fact that Adagio paced you at 4 says she was being honest and fair. It was just her opinion and everyone is entitled to that.

time to break the silence...
4-1-1 is NOT a fair vote because 4+1 divided by 2 is 2.5, so it should be a 2 or 3 overall. okay? sorry to pull a rush limbaugh here but it's the truth.

Excuse me, but I think 4-1-1 is a perfectly valid vote. Who says the overall rating has to be the avrage of pacing and funny? I mean, I have voted 5-1-1 on parodies that I don't necessarily like. I look at the "overall rating" category as whether or not I like the content of the parody.

How Funny is supposed to be for content too. that's how i hear people do it.

What I meant was, do I like the subject matter or not? I think of "How funny" as, was it funny or not? I interpret the "how funny" category of the misherad lyrics exactly the same way. If I crack up laughing while reading it/them, then I vote high in the "How funny" category.

On the other hand, if I read a parody that has to do with a serious matter, then I'd vote low in the "how funny" category.

'Nuff said.

Why not call the How Funny category the "How Serious" category? Or "How Truthful"? For serious ones.

I gave you 5,5,5.