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[Seprix]

I asked jsh about writing an introduction, and how he does it so successfully. I can hear his words now: "Look, Seprix. You have to be endearing to your audience, but then you also have to make them slightly uncomfortable." I told him that I wasn't the most endearing person on the planet, and then he told me that I had no future in comedy.

I was shattered. I contemplated my humanity. And then that was when I realized. I didn't have to be funny. I could make a lame poll instead.

So here it is. Vote for the worst annoying thing of all time. And don't forget, I didn't come up with all of these. Jsh and Tracer helped me with this list of sad sad things you would never wish on anyone but your grandmother who betrayed you that one time.

[mail-mi]

I lost the game

[ConMan]

I placed my vote for an existing answer, but I also wanted to point out that the Worst *Idea* of All Time is a podcast wherein two comedians from New Zealand watch the same film once a week and review it for a year, then proceed to do the same thing twice again before deciding enough is enough, but still committing to their other podcast where they join up with three other comedians to watch the same film once a year for the rest of the forseeable future.

[silverspawn]

why are the results hidden?

I voted pointless fanservice

[Awaclus]

why are the results hidden?

I voted pointless fanservice

You must have misread — this is the worst thing of all time, not the best.

[Chris is me]

If I had known the poll was hidden before I voted, I would have voted for "polls with hidden results" or something to that effect

[markusin]

"Videos playing automatically when you go to a news article"

The bane of my existence, though this is mostly when the video playing is an ad or something else that is not related to the news article.

In fact, news articles with no written transcript in general.

[pedroluchini]

Question: when you say "fanservice" do you mean "sexually titillating scenes" or do you mean "in-jokes that only fans will get"?

In fact, I would vote for "terms that have ambiguous/unrelated meanings" as one of the worst things ever. ;P

P.S.: How interesting is it that simply writing "clickbait" on the title makes it more likely that people will click it? It's like we're approaching the meta-clickbait singularity.

[silverspawn]

Question: when you say "fanservice" do you mean "sexually titillating scenes" or do you mean "in-jokes that only fans will get"?

In fact, I would vote for "terms that have ambiguous/unrelated meanings" as one of the worst things ever. ;P

P.S.: How interesting is it that simply writing "clickbait" on the title makes it more likely that people will click it? It's like we're approaching the meta-clickbait singularity.

I meant the former. I think fanservice implies that it's sexual; if it's the latter, it'd just be "pointless pandering"

[Chris is me]

Question: when you say "fanservice" do you mean "sexually titillating scenes" or do you mean "in-jokes that only fans will get"?

In fact, I would vote for "terms that have ambiguous/unrelated meanings" as one of the worst things ever. ;P

P.S.: How interesting is it that simply writing "clickbait" on the title makes it more likely that people will click it? It's like we're approaching the meta-clickbait singularity.

I meant the former. I think fanservice implies that it's sexual; if it's the latter, it'd just be "pointless pandering"

I've never understood "fan service" to have a sexual connotation. Can you elaborate on the etymology of this term so I can better understand it?

[Awaclus]

Fan service doesn't necessarily need to be sexual, but sexual fan service is common enough that I certainly think of something sexual when someone talks about fan service without context.

[Seprix]

Fan Service isn't just sexualized, but just also dumb things that you know in that back of your mind are for fandom reasons more than actual story. It's fun to have one of those once in awhile, but when it's constantly done, like in Doctor Who, it's very very cringy.

[silverspawn]

Question: when you say "fanservice" do you mean "sexually titillating scenes" or do you mean "in-jokes that only fans will get"?

In fact, I would vote for "terms that have ambiguous/unrelated meanings" as one of the worst things ever. ;P

P.S.: How interesting is it that simply writing "clickbait" on the title makes it more likely that people will click it? It's like we're approaching the meta-clickbait singularity.

I meant the former. I think fanservice implies that it's sexual; if it's the latter, it'd just be "pointless pandering"

I've never understood "fan service" to have a sexual connotation. Can you elaborate on the etymology of this term so I can better understand it?

No, because I have no idea. But whenever I hear it used it does have it, so that's what I learned.

[silverspawn]

Seprix, can you make the poll public please?

[Seprix]

Seprix, can you make the poll public please?

Why? I gather you despise Christmas.

[Polk5440]

Seprix, can you make the poll public please?

Why? I gather you despise Christmas.

I am considering changing my vote to "Seprix"....

[jonts26]

Vote: Seprix

[Seprix]

Seprix, can you make the poll public please?

Why? I gather you despise Christmas.

I am considering changing my vote to "Seprix"....

Maybe this thread is an elaborate experiment to see how many people at one time I can piss off. I'm currently in second place for the worst thing of all time.

[schadd]

rebuttals:


socks in water dish: doing this means you get to have a dog. whooo!
walking into a room...: hopefully you don't have any rooms that you wouldn't be happy to be in
dat boi: it's fine. you get to share experiences with people without even having to join the army
joke, too many times: these are called memes. they are still fine.
high school rejection postmortem: both of you will be better people and will have probably dated better people for you
rickroll: it's really not a bad song.
us: generally not so bad, as a whole. especially juffowup
tongue: remembering that i get to have a tongue feels very nice for me. tasting is enjoyable
changing n juggling: it would only be bad if you didn't have a video camera and well, everyone has phones now
news videos: honestly all you really want is to hear trump saying stuff and this skips the middleman
you: whatever
which dominion expansion: another person is buying dominion! yeah!
fanservice: shows do things because people want to see them. whatever thing you're referring to made a bunch of people giddy.
food hair: free hair!
driving behind a bicycle: people riding bicycles is a good thing for plethora reasons
mf: i have played a little bit more than 1400 games on it
old salvager log: that gives you time to read reddit or whatever. and then there's a free log at the end!
soggy cereal: i thought people wanted that
adblock: ad revenue is the reason that you can view websites
the game: winning things too much is boring. this makes your total wins and losses for stuff more diverse
film industry: i've heard there has been some great movies lately. i don't really watch them
cars: people already noticed faces on the front of cars. the movie was the intuitive next step

[jsh357]

rebuttals:


socks in water dish: doing this means you get to have a dog. whooo!
walking into a room...: hopefully you don't have any rooms that you wouldn't be happy to be in
dat boi: it's fine. you get to share experiences with people without even having to join the army
joke, too many times: these are called memes. they are still fine.
high school rejection postmortem: both of you will be better people and will have probably dated better people for you
rickroll: it's really not a bad song.
us: generally not so bad, as a whole. especially juffowup
tongue: remembering that i get to have a tongue feels very nice for me. tasting is enjoyable
changing n juggling: it would only be bad if you didn't have a video camera and well, everyone has phones now
news videos: honestly all you really want is to hear trump saying stuff and this skips the middleman
you: whatever
which dominion expansion: another person is buying dominion! yeah!
fanservice: shows do things because people want to see them. whatever thing you're referring to made a bunch of people giddy.
food hair: free hair!
driving behind a bicycle: people riding bicycles is a good thing for plethora reasons
mf: i have played a little bit more than 1400 games on it
old salvager log: that gives you time to read reddit or whatever. and then there's a free log at the end!
soggy cereal: i thought people wanted that
adblock: ad revenue is the reason that you can view websites
the game: winning things too much is boring. this makes your total wins and losses for stuff more diverse
film industry: i've heard there has been some great movies lately. i don't really watch them
cars: people already noticed faces on the front of cars. the movie was the intuitive next step

So you're saying Seprix is in fact the worst thing?

[Aleimon Thimble]

The girl thing. Sadness.

Also: when in doubt, it's always the longest answer.

[ashersky]

Definitely the bike rider thing.  Hate that with a passion.

[Infthitbox]

Incidentally, I recently had the opposite of the girl thing happen. I was in a supermarket, and I heard a kid screaming from several isles over, and I got very angry (I don't like kids in general, poorly behaved kids are rage-inducing, mostly towards the parents). I walked over that way despite this because I needed stuff over there, and I round the corner to see a girl that once rejected me semi-disinterestedly holding onto this kid's hand, apparently not giving a damn about it. The feeling was strange, but much of it was a feeling that justice had been served. The relevant ages involved and lack of a ring (yes I looked) made it even more triumphant in a way.

Does this make me a terrible person? No, I was one before this happened.

[silverspawn]

fanservice: shows do things because people want to see them. whatever thing you're referring to made a bunch of people giddy.

Other people liking it does not make it not the worst thing ever.

[Awaclus]

fanservice: shows do things because people want to see them. whatever thing you're referring to made a bunch of people giddy.

Other people liking it does not make it not the worst thing ever.

If you're a fan, why wouldn't you like fan service? It's service for you.

[Davio]

Yesterday when it was dark out, my wife stepped barefoot onto a slug, she heard the squishy sound and it was all wet and slippery, ugh. Has to be top 10 of worst things ever, just below having no feed, shelter, war, etc..

[Seprix]

Yesterday when it was dark out, my wife stepped barefoot onto a slug, she heard the squishy sound and it was all wet and slippery, ugh. Has to be top 10 of worst things ever, just below having no feed, shelter, war, etc..

I don't know about you, but I'd rather starve in a war-torn country than step barefoot on a slug.

[silverspawn]

fanservice: shows do things because people want to see them. whatever thing you're referring to made a bunch of people giddy.

Other people liking it does not make it not the worst thing ever.

If you're a fan, why wouldn't you like fan service? It's service for you.

I don't think it matters that it's called fan service.

I just don't like to have (soft) porn outside of porn. which is really what it is.

Why did this even become a thing. it's so stupid.

also if I'm really a fan it's even worse because then I feel guilty about spying on the character without their consent.

[Awaclus]

Why did this even become a thing. it's so stupid.

Have you ever tried watching Monogatari?

[McGarnacle]

Yesterday when it was dark out, my wife stepped barefoot onto a slug, she heard the squishy sound and it was all wet and slippery, ugh. Has to be top 10 of worst things ever, just below having no feed, shelter, war, etc..

I don't know about you, but I'd rather starve in a war-torn country than step barefoot on a slug.

Me too. Once at the beach, I stepped on a dead fish skeleton. It was terrible. If I ever commit murder or become a dictator, tack it down to that mental trauma.

[silverspawn]

Why did this even become a thing. it's so stupid.

Have you ever tried watching Monogatari?

no. I've listened to a 1-hour analysis about the franchise, though.

[Awaclus]

no. I've listened to a 1-hour analysis about the franchise, though.

Well, then you probably at least know how much sexual fan service it has and how clever (as opposed to stupid) it is.

[silverspawn]

no. I've listened to a 1-hour analysis about the franchise, though.

Well, then you probably at least know how much sexual fan service it has and how clever (as opposed to stupid) it is.

semi-vaguely. But then it doesn't fall under "pointless pandering fanservice" as described in the OP.

[Awaclus]

semi-vaguely. But then it doesn't fall under "pointless pandering fanservice" as described in the OP.

I guess that's true, but then what does fall under pointless pandering fan service? Doesn't all fan service have a point?

[silverspawn]

semi-vaguely. But then it doesn't fall under "pointless pandering fanservice" as described in the OP.

I guess that's true, but then what does fall under pointless pandering fan service? Doesn't all fan service have a point?

Take the fanservice in Gakkou Gurashi for example. It has a point, but the point is that people will like even despite it being dumb and out of place.

Like, we both know that most of the time it serves no narrative or symbolic purpose.

[Awaclus]

Like, we both know that most of the time it serves no narrative or symbolic purpose.

That's also true for Monogatari, but that doesn't make it dumb or out of place.

[silverspawn]

Like, we both know that most of the time it serves no narrative or symbolic purpose.

That's also true for Monogatari, but that doesn't make it dumb or out of place.

well idk what it does in monogateri.

let me rephrase. most of the time it serves no intelligent purpose.

[schadd]

let me rephrase. most of the time it serves no intelligent purpose.

neither does food

[silverspawn]

let me rephrase. most of the time it serves no intelligent purpose.

neither does food

Let's run with that analogy. cauliflower (I hope that's the right english term) is also one of the worst things ever. It's literally repulsive, I have to resist the urge to throw up when eating it. Of course, if you happen to like it, then it's different. If you happen to like fanservice for the sake of fanservice, have at it.

[schadd]

let me rephrase. most of the time it serves no intelligent purpose.

neither does food

Let's run with that analogy. cauliflower (I hope that's the right english term) is also one of the worst things ever. It's literally repulsive, I have to resist the urge to throw up when eating it. Of course, if you happen to like it, then it's different. If you happen to like fanservice for the sake of fanservice, have at it.

i really like cauliflower and also broccoli, so, here we are

[McGarnacle]

let me rephrase. most of the time it serves no intelligent purpose.

neither does food

Let's run with that analogy. cauliflower (I hope that's the right english term) is also one of the worst things ever. It's literally repulsive, I have to resist the urge to throw up when eating it. Of course, if you happen to like it, then it's different. If you happen to like fanservice for the sake of fanservice, have at it.

i really like cauliflower and also broccoli, so, here we are

You should be kicked off the forums.

[2.71828.....]

Cauliflower has its uses, and can actually be made into a healthy substitute for a lot of things. Like, cauliflower based pizza crust is pretty good (I mean, not as good as a normal crust, but still). Broccoli is awesome though. Steamed broccoli is my favorite vegetable (granted, I add a little butter and parmesan cheese).

[McGarnacle]

this discussion here, this thread is about Vegetables

[Seprix]

Any conversation about Cauliflower and sexy fan service is basically the worst thing of all time. I have crowned that discussion as the worst thing of all time. Nothing beats it in pure awfulness. Like, more interesting discussion could be gleaned on how best to castrate Stalin, or why having sex with a cactus is a bad idea. Basically, think of the worst thing possible. Then, think about cauliflower and sexy fan service. Literally nothing beats that.

[Awaclus]

But cauliflower is good and sexy fan service is great.

well idk what it does in monogateri.

It contributes towards the overall atmosphere being more sexual. That is the main purpose as I see it.

[Asper]

Cauliflower is one of my favourite vegetables. What i can't stand is salad. It makes me feel like i'm eating leaves.

Also, the worst thing ever (that isn't an actually bad thing like death, war or genocide) is obviously the omnipresence of a certain movie franchise which i'm not going to name.

[McGarnacle]

Also, the worst thing ever (that isn't an actually bad thing like death, war or genocide) is obviously the omnipresence of a certain movie franchise which i'm not going to name.

Star Trek?

[markusin]

Also, the worst thing ever (that isn't an actually bad thing like death, war or genocide) is obviously the omnipresence of a certain movie franchise which i'm not going to name.

Star Trek?

Transformers? It's Transformers isn't it?

Also, brussel sprouts are clearly the Worst Thing Ever.

[jonts26]

Brussels sprouts are amazing when cooked right. But they're pretty easy to screw up.

[Seprix]

Also, the worst thing ever (that isn't an actually bad thing like death, war or genocide) is obviously the omnipresence of a certain movie franchise which i'm not going to name.

Was it you or Ashersky that hated Firefly with a passion?

Also, I can ship you and Ashersky with relative ease. The ship is called "Aspersky", and it involves cauliflower.

[Asper]

Also, the worst thing ever (that isn't an actually bad thing like death, war or genocide) is obviously the omnipresence of a certain movie franchise which i'm not going to name.

Was it you or Ashersky that hated Firefly with a passion?

Also, I can ship you and Ashersky with relative ease. The ship is called "Aspersky", and it involves cauliflower.

Cauliflower... Kinky.

But seriously, i could never be with Ashersky, as he does not recognize the superiority of the metric system. And i never saw firefly, so i have no opinion on it. I'm not going to name the franchise, because that means we'll talk about it again, and i'd have to leave the thread in that case.

This ship would also be funnier if i was Kasper - we would be named like a PC security provider.

[Awaclus]

This ship would also be funnier if i was Kasper - we would be named like a PC security provider.

Speaking of Kaspersky, that's probably the worst thing of all time for reals.

[jsh357]

Brussels sprouts are amazing when cooked right. But they're pretty easy to screw up.

This is the truth. I hated them until I was served properly cooked sprouts. They have survived and people still eat them for a reason.

[Asper]

This ship would also be funnier if i was Kasper - we would be named like a PC security provider.

Speaking of Kaspersky, that's probably the worst thing of all time for reals.

As a Kaspersky customer, i can confirm that this is true.

[Davio]

Cauliflower is one of my favourite vegetables. What i can't stand is salad. It makes me feel like i'm eating leaves.

Also, the worst thing ever (that isn't an actually bad thing like death, war or genocide) is obviously the omnipresence of a certain movie franchise which i'm not going to name.

Let it go, let it goohooo!

[silverspawn]

Cauliflower is one of my favourite vegetables. What i can't stand is salad. It makes me feel like i'm eating leaves.

Also, the worst thing ever (that isn't an actually bad thing like death, war or genocide) is obviously the omnipresence of a certain movie franchise which i'm not going to name.

Let it go, let it goohooo!

no way it's that.

[Asper]

I'm not going to answer to these guesses. Because if i do, some time you'll find it, and then there'll be an uproar by fans of it, and i'll have to suffer that thing being the topic for 3+ pages. I don't want to read 3+ pages about       Moat     .

[Seprix]

I'm not going to answer to these guesses. Because if i do, some time you'll find it, and then there'll be an uproar by fans of it, and i'll have to suffer that thing being the topic for 3+ pages. I don't want to read 3+ pages about       Moat     .

It's Star Wars. You can come out of the closet now. Everybody knows.

[McGarnacle]

I'm not going to answer to these guesses. Because if i do, some time you'll find it, and then there'll be an uproar by fans of it, and i'll have to suffer that thing being the topic for 3+ pages. I don't want to read 3+ pages about       Moat     .

It's Star Wars. You can come out of the closet now. Everybody knows.

I knew all along.

[Asper]

I'm not going to answer to these guesses. Because if i do, some time you'll find it, and then there'll be an uproar by fans of it, and i'll have to suffer that thing being the topic for 3+ pages. I don't want to read 3+ pages about       Moat     .

It's Star Wars. You can come out of the closet now. Everybody knows.

I'm a trifle deaf in this ear, speak a little louder next time.

[McGarnacle]

I'm not going to answer to these guesses. Because if i do, some time you'll find it, and then there'll be an uproar by fans of it, and i'll have to suffer that thing being the topic for 3+ pages. I don't want to read 3+ pages about       Moat     .

It's Star Wars. You can come out of the closet now. Everybody knows.

I'm a trifle deaf in this ear, speak a little louder next time.

Which ear?

[Asper]

I'm not going to answer to these guesses. Because if i do, some time you'll find it, and then there'll be an uproar by fans of it, and i'll have to suffer that thing being the topic for 3+ pages. I don't want to read 3+ pages about       Moat     .

It's Star Wars. You can come out of the closet now. Everybody knows.

I'm a trifle deaf in this ear, speak a little louder next time.

Which ear?

I can't understand you. Seriously, you really shouldn't mumble.

(I'm referencing Charlie and the Chocolate Factory here, in case anybody wonders)

[ashersky]

Yes, it is I who hates Firefly.

[Davio]

Cauliflower is one of my favourite vegetables. What i can't stand is salad. It makes me feel like i'm eating leaves.

Also, the worst thing ever (that isn't an actually bad thing like death, war or genocide) is obviously the omnipresence of a certain movie franchise which i'm not going to name.

Let it go, let it goohooo!

no way it's that.

Just wanted to put the song in people's heads.

[markusin]

Brussels sprouts are amazing when cooked right. But they're pretty easy to screw up.

This is the truth. I hated them until I was served properly cooked sprouts. They have survived and people still eat them for a reason.

I can't even stand the smell though. I have a hard time even approaching them.

Maybe one day I'll eat my words, figuratively speaking, and start tolerating them.