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(BBC) Spiffy Now that Al Gore has a Nobel Peace Prize, his creation might be next   (news.bbc.co.uk) divider line 108
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The Icelander
2010-03-10 02:35:47 PM
I'm willing to accept the million dollar prize on behalf of everyone. I promise I'll use it to buy porn, which is why the Internet was created in the first place.
 
ne2d
2010-03-10 02:45:17 PM
The Icelander: I'm willing to accept the million dollar prize on behalf of everyone. I promise I'll use it to buy porn, which is why the Internet was created in the first place.

No, the internet was created as a means to discuss whether Kirk or Picard was the better captain. Porn was just a fortunate byproduct.
 
UberDave [TotalFark]
2010-03-10 02:52:27 PM
ne2d: The Icelander: I'm willing to accept the million dollar prize on behalf of everyone. I promise I'll use it to buy porn, which is why the Internet was created in the first place.

No, the internet was created as a means to discuss whether Kirk or Picard was the better captain. Porn was just a fortunate byproduct.


And Kirk and Picard porn, was the UNfortunate, although inevitable, byproduct.
 
Lumpmoose [TotalFark]
2010-03-10 02:55:38 PM
C'mon, they're not being abstract enough. They should give the prize to 'Peace' or 'Yellow' or something.

www.tc.umn.edu
 
Cagey B
2010-03-10 03:02:58 PM
As the abstract concept of "arguing on the internet", I'm feeling overlooked by the committee.
 
FishyFred [TotalFark]
2010-03-10 03:09:18 PM
I'm pretty sure 4chan will doom the nomination forever.
 
Snarfangel
2010-03-10 03:21:32 PM
He didn't say he created global warming, submitter. He merely said that during his service in the United States Congress, he took the initiative in creating a lot of hot air.
 
Snarfangel
2010-03-10 03:24:48 PM
BTW, the previous post was a joke. Please don't be mad at me.
 
ne2d
2010-03-10 03:39:36 PM
Al Gore...something something...inanimate carbon rod...there's got to be a joke in there somewhere.
 
utsagrad123 [TotalFark]
2010-03-10 04:12:51 PM
ne2d: Al Gore...something something...inanimate carbon rod...there's got to be a joke in there somewhere.

In Rod we Trust?
 
impaler [TotalFark]
2010-03-10 04:34:12 PM
ne2d: The Icelander: I'm willing to accept the million dollar prize on behalf of everyone. I promise I'll use it to buy porn, which is why the Internet was created in the first place.

No, the internet was created as a means to discuss whether Kirk or Picard was the better captain. Porn was just a fortunate byproduct.

Actually, the initial work of the Internet was done in an attempt to settle Star Wars vs Star Trek.
 
Canadian Canuck
2010-03-10 04:45:20 PM
This is why the Nobel Peace Prize is such bullshiat and brings the other legitimate Nobel Prizes down.
 
FireBreathingLiberal
2010-03-10 06:11:50 PM
The internet was created as a means to discuss whether Kirk or Picard was the better captain.

Wait, we haven't ended the Ginger v Mary Ann debate yet.

4.bp.blogspot.com
 
whidbey
2010-03-10 06:17:14 PM
I'm so sorry liberals just plain irritate you, subby.
 
Arnold T Pants
2010-03-10 06:19:57 PM
I thought nowadays Nobel Peace Prizes only went to people that continue and escalate wars? Are they going to change the requirements again this year?
 
skinink
2010-03-10 06:20:39 PM
The Nobel Committee will be bought to their senses, by making a threat that if the stupid Internet nomination wins then a Lemon Party will be thrown.
 
Barakku
2010-03-10 06:20:50 PM
The internet isn't a big truck you can dump a trophy on. It's a series of tubes.
 
ackb4r
2010-03-10 06:20:52 PM
The Icelander: I'm willing to accept the million dollar prize on behalf of everyone. I promise I'll use it to buy porn, which is why the Internet was created in the first place.

Buy? Really?

I, for one, have never purchased porn.

/for myself anyway
 
Devil's Playground [TotalFark]
2010-03-10 06:22:44 PM
Do you mean this invention?

tehresistance.files.wordpress.com

I'm Cereal.
 
Clete Orris
2010-03-10 06:23:21 PM
Arnold T Pants: I thought nowadays Nobel Peace Prizes only went to people that continue and escalate wars? Are they going to change the requirements again this year? did absolutely nothing to deserve it.

FTFY
 
Barakku
2010-03-10 06:23:22 PM
utsagrad123: ne2d: Al Gore...something something...inanimate carbon rod...there's got to be a joke in there somewhere.

In Rod we Trust?

Aw man! Did you actually get to SEE Internet?

/Yay Internet
 
kevinatilusa
2010-03-10 06:23:31 PM
Canadian Canuck: This is why the Nobel Peace Prize is such bullshiat and brings the other legitimate Nobel Prizes down.

Being nominated is not the same thing as having a real shot at it. I'm pretty sure there are idiotic nominations for the other Prizes too that just never see the light of day.
 
Kumana Wanalaia
2010-03-10 06:25:05 PM
"Internet 'in running' for Nobel Peace Prize"

We did it guys... well done all around.
 
ScreamingHangover
2010-03-10 06:26:05 PM
 
Baryogenesis
2010-03-10 06:28:30 PM
Lumpmoose: C'mon, they're not being abstract enough. They should give the prize to 'Peace' or 'Yellow' or something.

I think nominating "white" would be more appropriate. Nothing says peace like unconditional surrender.
 
Danger Avoid Death
2010-03-10 06:29:49 PM
If the internet wins, the awards ceremony should be rickrolled.
 
JosephFinn
2010-03-10 06:30:39 PM
ne2d: The Icelander: I'm willing to accept the million dollar prize on behalf of everyone. I promise I'll use it to buy porn, which is why the Internet was created in the first place.

No, the internet was created as a means to discuss whether Kirk or Picard was the better captain.

Thankfully, we all know the correct answer is Sisko.
 
The Southern Dandy
2010-03-10 06:31:25 PM
Old skool, yo!

www.tidbits.com
 
No Such Agency
2010-03-10 06:35:45 PM
FireBreathingLiberal:
The internet was created as a means to discuss whether Kirk or Picard was the better captain.

Wait, we haven't ended the Ginger v Mary Ann debate yet.

I just settled it... in my pants. Not sure what the answer was, though.
 
Rodddxl
2010-03-10 06:36:40 PM
I should nominate the 8 year old down the street. All I have to do is convince them that he might eventually do something to deserve it.
 
Nakito
2010-03-10 06:36:40 PM
So many people have repeated the joke about Gore inventing the Internet that the context of the joke is beginning to fade while the association of the terms remains strong. Eventually, in a few hundred years, Gore will indeed be regarded as the inventor of the Internet.
 
Sin_City_Superhero [TotalFark]
2010-03-10 06:39:52 PM
It is unclear who would accept the prize if the internet were to win.

I'll take it.
 
StampedingElephant
2010-03-10 06:40:05 PM
The Internet is a tool. Giving it a Nobel Prize is pointless, stupid, and reaffirms that the Nobel Committee is full of useless blobs of carbon.

Give the prize to dissidents in China and Iran who use the Internet and other means to speak out against their oppressors. Make a point; hurt some dictators' feelings.
 
Danger Avoid Death
2010-03-10 06:41:21 PM
StampedingElephant: The Internet is a tool. Giving it a Nobel Prize is pointless, stupid, and reaffirms that the Nobel Committee is full of useless blobs of carbon.

Congratulations. You just got nominated for the Nobel Prize in Chemistry.
 
memebot_of_doom
2010-03-10 06:42:51 PM
No Such Agency: Wait, we haven't ended the Ginger v Mary Ann debate yet.

I just settled it... in my pants. Not sure what the answer was, though.

It's a wonder Gilligan can even stand up straight.
 
bmeckel
2010-03-10 06:43:00 PM
Moot shall accept on behalf of the whole internet.
 
IlGreven
2010-03-10 06:43:37 PM
FireBreathingLiberal: The internet was created as a means to discuss whether Kirk or Picard was the better captain.

Wait, we haven't ended the Ginger v Mary Ann debate yet.

'Cuz they were both heifers.

Mrs. Howell, on the other hand...
 
fark_knuckle
2010-03-10 06:44:06 PM
Danger Avoid Death: StampedingElephant: The Internet is a tool. Giving it a Nobel Prize is pointless, stupid, and reaffirms that the Nobel Committee is full of useless blobs of carbon.

Congratulations. You just got nominated for the Nobel Prize in Chemistry.

haha lol'd at
 
bushbot111
2010-03-10 06:49:02 PM
The only way the Nobel Peace Prize could be more of a joke is if they gave it to 4chan. That is the ONLY way.
 
johnscjr
2010-03-10 06:49:52 PM
Wait, shouldn't the boss of the internet guy get the $?
 
Point02GPA [TotalFark]
2010-03-10 06:50:41 PM
How can something that has so many Flame Wars be nominated for a Peace Prize?
 
js530
2010-03-10 06:51:35 PM
I guess we'll have to start handing these out now...

i.imgur.com
 
Karmic
2010-03-10 06:52:20 PM
Jobe Smith will accept, of course.
 
Danger Avoid Death
2010-03-10 06:55:29 PM
Point02GPA: How can something that has so many Flame Wars be nominated for a Peace Prize?

Because the Peace Prize was invented by the guy who invented dynamite.
 
Point02GPA [TotalFark]
2010-03-10 06:56:59 PM
Danger Avoid Death: Point02GPA: How can something that has so many Flame Wars be nominated for a Peace Prize?

Because the Peace Prize was invented by the guy who invented dynamite.

Man, that's just killer.
 
HotLonelyTeenageGirl
2010-03-10 06:57:31 PM
Danger Avoid Death: Point02GPA: How can something that has so many Flame Wars be nominated for a Peace Prize?

Because the Peace Prize was invented by the guy who invented dynamite.

Well played.
 
dlewis6
2010-03-10 06:58:13 PM
Snarfangel: He didn't say he created global warming, submitter. He merely said that during his service in the United States Congress, he took the initiative in creating a lot of hot air.

Someone almost got it.
 
BDR459
2010-03-10 07:00:06 PM
Danger Avoid Death: Point02GPA: How can something that has so many Flame Wars be nominated for a Peace Prize?

Because the Peace Prize was invented by the guy who invented dynamite.

Dynamite is far less dangerous than the internet.
 
Lt. Cheese Weasel
2010-03-10 07:03:53 PM
They should give the Nobel Peace Prize to 4chan,

for the lulz.
 
brantgoose [TotalFark]
2010-03-10 07:06:42 PM
The Internet could really use that 10 million kronor prize.

\Made myself laugh.
 
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