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Genuinely Nice Planet
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Gonzo
Still not a muppet
Re: Genuinely Nice Planet
Didn't understand a word, but no human being would need to.
Awesome.
Didn't understand a word, but no human being would need to.
Awesome.
MinnesotaNorthStar
Minding the gap
FueledByRamen
Cleanup on Aisle 12, please
STATEdude3
Registered User
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I love Denmark. I've been there many times. It is considered the happiest country on earth. The people there are as genuine in day to day activities as they appeared in this video. I only understood about half the words, but that was still really cool.
I love Denmark. I've been there many times. It is considered the happiest country on earth. The people there are as genuine in day to day activities as they appeared in this video. I only understood about half the words, but that was still really cool.
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It sure looked like a real warm fuzzy. However, I hate to be the one to point out multiple cameras/angles. And apparantly the "protest" was formed in the middle of the street with no traffic and no interferance from police, just in time for our honoree to come rolling up an empty street. My second instinct was to wonder if this deal was about as spontaneous as some reality TV segments. It struck me as a little too "spontaneous." Of course, it could be that a reality TV show helped set it all up, which would explain the polished nature of the production.
I surely hope I'm wrong because my first instinct was to feel just like everyone else.
It sure looked like a real warm fuzzy. However, I hate to be the one to point out multiple cameras/angles. And apparantly the "protest" was formed in the middle of the street with no traffic and no interferance from police, just in time for our honoree to come rolling up an empty street. My second instinct was to wonder if this deal was about as spontaneous as some reality TV segments. It struck me as a little too "spontaneous." Of course, it could be that a reality TV show helped set it all up, which would explain the polished nature of the production.
I surely hope I'm wrong because my first instinct was to feel just like everyone else.
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STATEdude3
Registered User
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These things are never spontaneous. However it is possible the people with the exception of the driver were in on it.
These things are never spontaneous. However it is possible the people with the exception of the driver were in on it.
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Yeah, I'm inclined to believe that. He did look truly surprised. I've been regretting that post, I'm the guy who cries at movies, and the national anthem at the Olympics. Who do I ask for a plenary dispensation?
Yeah, I'm inclined to believe that. He did look truly surprised. I've been regretting that post, I'm the guy who cries at movies, and the national anthem at the Olympics. Who do I ask for a plenary dispensation?
state of hockey
He fixes the cable?
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Could have been that people (not regular passengers, but people the regular passenger contacted) told him that they were filming some sort of news report or commercial or something. He looked truly blown away by it.
Could have been that people (not regular passengers, but people the regular passenger contacted) told him that they were filming some sort of news report or commercial or something. He looked truly blown away by it.
thecomicbookguy
Nobody.
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As to the "just in time" angle, it is a bus; they run on a set schedule. It wouldn't take that much effort to know about when the bus was coming through.
As to the "just in time" angle, it is a bus; they run on a set schedule. It wouldn't take that much effort to know about when the bus was coming through.
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Maybe. I've come to the conclusion that the driver was genuinely surprised and touched. But all of the organization and production values involved had to derive from some serious planning and help from professionals. It couldn't have happened any other way, IMHO. BTW, that doesn't mean the episode was a phony and certainly doesn't diminish the thoughtfulness of his passengers.
Maybe. I've come to the conclusion that the driver was genuinely surprised and touched. But all of the organization and production values involved had to derive from some serious planning and help from professionals. It couldn't have happened any other way, IMHO. BTW, that doesn't mean the episode was a phony and certainly doesn't diminish the thoughtfulness of his passengers.
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Let me try to recover from my initial skepticism about the bus driver by offering another example of a genuinely nice planet. Let me recommend to you a little movie called "The Long Green Line." I found it on Hulu. It's about the cross country team at York HS in suburban chicago and its amazing coach Joe Newton. Joe has coached York for over 50 years and has won 26 state championships, been runner up 12 more times and 22 national championships.
He gets over 200 kids to come out for XC every year, a number which would cause the average coach to wonder where he's gonna get 175 new warmups. About 1/10 of the total student population comes out for his team, more than show up for football. And if you know how XC is scored (only the top seven runners can get any points) you realize the vast majority of those kids will not figure in the results of any meet and are doing the hard work because of Joe and the atmosphere he creates.
Full revelation here--I managed the cross country team of a school that competed against Joe and he was respectful and friendly on the occasions we met. The guy made a big impression on me nearly 50 years ago.
He makes a point of talking to each of those 200 plus kids every day, gives each one of 'em a nickname. And he treats the 200th kid the same way he treats his state champions. As he says, he's built this team from the bottom up.
We're sports fans or we wouldn't be posting here. And I understand XC is a backwater of sport. But believe me when I say "The Long Green Line" will give you a lift and make you remember all of those coaches and teachers who made an impression on you in your youth. It's just that Joe has achieved a level of success unparalleled in his sport, or any other for that matter.
Trust me. Set aside a little time and watch this film. If you like sports, I believe you'll like this film. And I'm offering a double your money back guarantee.
Let me try to recover from my initial skepticism about the bus driver by offering another example of a genuinely nice planet. Let me recommend to you a little movie called "The Long Green Line." I found it on Hulu. It's about the cross country team at York HS in suburban chicago and its amazing coach Joe Newton. Joe has coached York for over 50 years and has won 26 state championships, been runner up 12 more times and 22 national championships.
He gets over 200 kids to come out for XC every year, a number which would cause the average coach to wonder where he's gonna get 175 new warmups. About 1/10 of the total student population comes out for his team, more than show up for football. And if you know how XC is scored (only the top seven runners can get any points) you realize the vast majority of those kids will not figure in the results of any meet and are doing the hard work because of Joe and the atmosphere he creates.
Full revelation here--I managed the cross country team of a school that competed against Joe and he was respectful and friendly on the occasions we met. The guy made a big impression on me nearly 50 years ago.
He makes a point of talking to each of those 200 plus kids every day, gives each one of 'em a nickname. And he treats the 200th kid the same way he treats his state champions. As he says, he's built this team from the bottom up.
We're sports fans or we wouldn't be posting here. And I understand XC is a backwater of sport. But believe me when I say "The Long Green Line" will give you a lift and make you remember all of those coaches and teachers who made an impression on you in your youth. It's just that Joe has achieved a level of success unparalleled in his sport, or any other for that matter.
Trust me. Set aside a little time and watch this film. If you like sports, I believe you'll like this film. And I'm offering a double your money back guarantee.
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It will be worth your while, I guarantee it. Over 200 kids out for cross country! That's unbelievable notwithstanding all the championships.
Thanks for the heads up, I will check it out.
It will be worth your while, I guarantee it. Over 200 kids out for cross country! That's unbelievable notwithstanding all the championships.
Patman
Rodent of Unusual Size
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http://ask.metafilter.com/154334/Help-me-help-my-friend-in-DC
http://metatalk.metafilter.com/19304/The-kindness-of-strangers
Just saw it and I'm passing it along... for all the white knights out there... occasionally one is able to save the day.
http://ask.metafilter.com/154334/Help-me-help-my-friend-in-DC
http://metatalk.metafilter.com/19304/The-kindness-of-strangers
Just saw it and I'm passing it along... for all the white knights out there... occasionally one is able to save the day.
STATEdude3
Registered User
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Dude, I'm the exact same way. I always get a lump in my throat for standing ovations. It doesn't matter who it is, or the occasion. I always find those to be the most awesome experiences.
Dude, I'm the exact same way. I always get a lump in my throat for standing ovations. It doesn't matter who it is, or the occasion. I always find those to be the most awesome experiences.
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Found a trailer for "The Long Green Line," check it out.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x0Cf6nsG7YU
Found a trailer for "The Long Green Line," check it out.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x0Cf6nsG7YU
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dxmnkd316
Lucia Apologist
STATEdude3
Registered User
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I was running through my regular Copenhagen news streams when I ran across this story. Thought you guys would enjoy it. Turns out the event on the bus was part marketing for transportation, and part good will.
Link should be in english--my apologize if it goes to the Danish version.
http://jp.dk/uknews/article2075504.ece
I was running through my regular Copenhagen news streams when I ran across this story. Thought you guys would enjoy it. Turns out the event on the bus was part marketing for transportation, and part good will.
Link should be in english--my apologize if it goes to the Danish version.
http://jp.dk/uknews/article2075504.ece