Modern Art

Kitsune · 09-19-2004, 02:20 PM

Okay, well I thought it was funny. Why are you looking at me like that?

xoxoxoBruce · 09-20-2004, 09:07 AM

Yes, it's funny.
1-Because someone considers that art, but I guess that's subjective.
2-It's true, that is not a drill. It's a drill motor which is one of the many ways to turn a drill.
3-It's a clever word play, using a phrase that is usually used in serious scenarios, in a whimsical piece.
4-Because I'm as twisted as you are, without being beat up by hurricanes.

Clodfobble · 09-20-2004, 09:52 AM

3-It's a clever word play, using a phrase that is usually used in serious scenarios, in a whimsical piece.

Huh? I don't really get this one.

It's a spoof of an old piece of art by Magritte, called "This is Not a Pipe."

Kitsune · 09-20-2004, 09:56 AM

Actually, it was a play off Magritte's "This is not a Pipe" piece, but, eh...

Kitsune · 09-20-2004, 10:00 AM

Clodfobble should be ashamed for getting it. Heh.

I hate the "This is not a Pipe" piece, as in a class we were expected to have a lengthy discussion on the implications and importance of the revolutionary painting. A debate errupted for an hour on whether or not it was a pipe, perception of the piece, the contradiction, etc. Ugh.

Clodfobble · 09-20-2004, 10:04 AM

The only piece of Magritte's that I ever found interesting was "The Lovers II," because it was the first one of his that I saw and it utterly disturbed me.

xoxoxoBruce · 09-20-2004, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Clodfobble

3-It's a clever word play, using a phrase that is usually used in serious scenarios, in a whimsical piece.

Huh? I don't really get this one.

Often when a serious threat to life and limb occurs in the movies and occasionally in real life, the person in charge will say “This is not a drill”, to remind people there is a real threat.

Quote:

The only piece of Magritte's that I ever found interesting was "The Lovers II," because it was the first one of his that I saw and it utterly disturbed me.

Well ugly people want to date too, ya know.

Kitsune · 09-20-2004, 09:25 PM

The sweet touch of a burlap-sack kiss. Oh, how I've missed it.

Clodfobble · 09-20-2004, 09:31 PM

Often when a serious threat to life and limb occurs in the movies and occasionally in real life, the person in charge will say “This is not a drill”, to remind people there is a real threat.

Aha! I get it now!

That other definition of "drill" hadn't even occurred to me.

Kitsune · 09-20-2004, 09:41 PM

Aha! I get it now! That other definition of "drill" hadn't even occurred to me.

Oh good god, it took two people to get my bad joke. Thats it, I'm going to bed!

Clodfobble · 09-20-2004, 09:46 PM

If it had said, "This is not a drill, people!" I probably would have gotten it. In case you were looking to tweak your act before touring the comedy-club circuit.

lookout123 · 09-20-2004, 09:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xoxoxoBruce

Well ugly people want to date too, ya know.

hence the ready availability of beer in the world.

xoxoxoBruce · 09-21-2004, 08:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clodfobble

If it had said, "This is not a drill, people!" I probably would have gotten it. In case you were looking to tweak your act before touring the comedy-club circuit.

No need to tweak, they're too drunk and I'm just filling in between strippers.

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perth · 10-01-2004, 11:29 AM

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09-19-2004, 02:20 PM	#1
Kitsune still eats dirt Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 3,031	Modern Art Okay, well I thought it was funny. Why are you looking at me like that?

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09-20-2004, 09:52 AM	#3
Clodfobble UNDER CONDITIONAL MITIGATION Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 20,012	3-It's a clever word play, using a phrase that is usually used in serious scenarios, in a whimsical piece. Huh? I don't really get this one. It's a spoof of an old piece of art by Magritte, called "This is Not a Pipe."

09-20-2004, 09:56 AM	#4
Kitsune still eats dirt Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 3,031	Actually, it was a play off Magritte's "This is not a Pipe" piece, but, eh...

09-20-2004, 10:00 AM	#5
Kitsune still eats dirt Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 3,031	Clodfobble should be ashamed for getting it. Heh. I hate the "This is not a Pipe" piece, as in a class we were expected to have a lengthy discussion on the implications and importance of the revolutionary painting. A debate errupted for an hour on whether or not it was a pipe, perception of the piece, the contradiction, etc. Ugh.

09-20-2004, 09:25 PM	#8
Kitsune still eats dirt Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 3,031	The sweet touch of a burlap-sack kiss. Oh, how I've missed it.

09-20-2004, 09:31 PM	#9
Clodfobble UNDER CONDITIONAL MITIGATION Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 20,012	Often when a serious threat to life and limb occurs in the movies and occasionally in real life, the person in charge will say “This is not a drill”, to remind people there is a real threat. Aha! I get it now! That other definition of "drill" hadn't even occurred to me.

09-20-2004, 09:41 PM	#10
Kitsune still eats dirt Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 3,031	Aha! I get it now! That other definition of "drill" hadn't even occurred to me. Oh good god, it took two people to get my bad joke. Thats it, I'm going to bed!

09-20-2004, 09:46 PM	#11
Clodfobble UNDER CONDITIONAL MITIGATION Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 20,012	If it had said, "This is not a drill, people!" I probably would have gotten it. In case you were looking to tweak your act before touring the comedy-club circuit.

10-01-2004, 11:29 AM	#15
perth Strong Silent Type Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Fort Collins, CO Posts: 1,949	Welcome back, Ike's owner!

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