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Re: Chuck Norris has died

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Post by smartmic »

kakacik wrote: post #145
MBCook wrote: post #91

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And he would be known by those people. I remember him being famous in the 90s. Would the people who grew up in the early 2000s, or especially 2010s, know much of anything about him? I mean how much do younger people know about Scott Baio or the Corys or Candice Bergen these days?

The dude was a badass, 6 time undefeated karate world champion (!!!), created his own variant of karate mixed with korean martial arts, was a good friend with Bruce Lee and that scene in Colloseum - probably the coolest thing I saw as a kid growing up behind iron curtain... not many actors can have such a resume on top of their acting career. Those who cared would/will know him regardless. But obviously those people…

An immense amount of time, dedication and talent must have went into all those achievements. This requires mastery of body and mind at an exceptional level. Putting aside all jokes and acting roles, the martials arts is where he earned my full respect and that will also stick in my memory about him.

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Post by LetsGetTechnicl »

crims0n wrote: post #179
LetsGetTechnicl wrote: post #174

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Suddenly I'm reminded of the decent (grown) people who yelled in six year-old Ruby Bridges' face when she was merely attending elementary school. So if that was 1960, I'm just wondering when those good ol' days you're referring to where.

It is an expression, you needn’t interpret it literally.

Oh, okay. I guess that's a convenient excuse to not have to back up your words.

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Post by debo_ »

PoignardAzur wrote: post #139
petcat wrote: post #86

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> would he be remembered anywhere as well? You underestimate how popular Walker, Texas Ranger was. It wasn't pulling ratings like Seinfeld, ER, or Friends, but it was a solid primetime staple for almost a decade. I never watched it myself, but the 50+ demo loved it.

Maybe for people in the US. Internationally? I haven't watched a single episode of WTR, I don't know anyone who has, but everyone knows who Chuck Norris was.

I watched it all the time in Canada.

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Post by alias_neo »

dfxm12 wrote: post #66
alias_neo wrote: post #54

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I'm pretty sure they were all the rage when _I_ was at school, but that was long before the iPhone. I'm curious on what grounds they blocked the app.

If you're curious, maybe you can look into Chuck's lawsuit against Penguin's book of Chuck Norris facts. He would eventually "co-author" his own book. The obvious guess here is trademark infringement (over use of Chuck's name/likeness) and/or copyright (if some of these facts were lifted from his book).

Interesting. I get the likeness thing, but surely one could publish jokes about anyone they wish and that would be satire or fair use or something?

Facts and copyright is an interesting one, because I'm surprised a fact can be copyrighted, unless it's the wording specifically.

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Post by ryandrake »

phishin wrote: post #168
amjnsx wrote: post #102

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He was openly maga and a homophobe and a transphobe. I wouldn’t consider these qualities for a role model.

Imagine basing your entire opinion on a man about how they feel about that other man.

Imagine having a lot of people you once admired and looked up to as role models, from actors all the way to even your parents, suddenly all within a decade or so take their masks off and reveal that they are actually villains.

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Post by delabay »

amjnsx wrote: post #102
simpaticoder wrote: post #76

Chuck Norris (and Michael Landon) were golden age role models for young men. Strong but thoughtful, firm but compassionate, and deeply principled but also practical. Yes, these were acting roles but they picked those roles for a reason. Rest in peace, Chuck.

He was openly maga and a homophobe and a transphobe. I wouldn’t consider these qualities for a role model.

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Post by domador »

Goofy_Coyote wrote: post #126

Chuck Norris once slapped Pi so hard it became rational for a moment. RIP dude, we’d continue the jokes, may your soul laughs as hard as we do. Chuck Norris once bet 42 is a prime. He won.

Sorry, but these Chuck Norris jokes are more like Bruce Schneier facts: https://www.schneierfacts.com/
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