why I won't buy a k3 (Warning: Satire Thread)

LensBeginner · 07-09-2018, 08:50 AM

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Originally posted by clackers

Here's a hint.

When Armstrong was stripped of his seven titles, they did not re-award them to the second placegetters.

That would be taking a prize from a drug cheat who was caught and giving it to one who hadn't.

... that's probably because the first ten of every single tour he won were implicated one way or another in the use of banned substances, or were the subject of at least serious allegations...
IIRC there was only one "clean", a Russian who died very young, can't recall the name and I'm on mobile right now.

robtcorl · 07-09-2018, 08:58 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by Jean Poitiers

Okay ... yeah ... right.

Amelia Earhart Camera | eBay

I was more interested in the 6 year old McDonald's burger and fries, then eBay pulled it when the bid was at $150.
EBay pulls 6-year-old McDonald's burger from its website | CBC Radio

Jean Poitiers · 07-09-2018, 09:40 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Racer X 69

So there is a seven year gap in the list of winners then?

A lot of the French that I came across said that I resembled Lance, once they found out that my accent was of American origins ...

No one says that anymore now ... wonder why ?

**savoche** · 07-09-2018, 09:55 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Jean Poitiers

Okay ... yeah ... right.

Amelia Earhart Camera | eBay

Well, "Faire une offre"! You might get lucky

**savoche** · 07-09-2018, 09:57 AM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by Jean Poitiers

A lot of the French that I came across said that I resembled Lance, once they found out that my accent was of American origins ...

No one says that anymore now ... wonder why ?

The famed French politeness?

Racer X 69 · 07-09-2018, 10:05 AM

Originally posted by Jean Poitiers

Okay ... yeah ... right.

Amelia Earhart Camera | eBay

I’ll give fifty bucks for it.

**aslyfox** · 07-09-2018, 10:06 AM

Originally posted by savoche

The famed French politeness?

I thought only the waiters in France were known for their politeness to tourists

especially if you attempt to communicate with them in French

LensBeginner · 07-09-2018, 11:08 AM

Originally posted by reh321

So, he was the only one dumb enough to be caught?

Quite the contrary! Haven't you heard of... say... the Festina Scandal, or the Operación Puerto?
BTW it is my opinion that he would never have been caught if he didn't get too "greedy" and made a comeback...
He alredy had a close call much earlier, but got a Get Out Of Jail Free Card of sorts with a back-dated prescription for a cortisone cream.

The Documentary The Armstrong Lie is worth watching, even if you're not a bike fan.

LensBeginner · 07-09-2018, 11:13 AM - **1 Like**

The references I couldn't link before:

Around 1:10

You Tube

And this, with some "idiocy demonstrations" right in the first minute.

You Tube

Jean Poitiers · 07-09-2018, 11:18 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Racer X 69

I’ll give fifty bucks for it.

Whoa ... man, are you generous.

I was thinking of a fiver ... just that.

A lot less "zeros" to type that way ...

Jean Poitiers · 07-09-2018, 11:19 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by savoche

Well, "Faire une offre"! You might get lucky

Quelle bonne idée !!!!

**savoche** · 07-09-2018, 12:07 PM

Originally posted by Aslyfox

I thought only the waiters in France were known for their politeness to tourists

especially if you attempt to communicate with them in French

I have to relate my experience in all humbleness and seriousness. I have only been to Normandy, really, but there we were met with warmth and friendliness by all we encountered.

Even the traffic was polite. I really, really hadn't expected that.

robtcorl · 07-09-2018, 12:16 PM

Originally posted by savoche

I have only been to Normandy, really, but there we were met with warmth and friendliness by all we encountered.

Ah, but you are not an ugly American.
I'm guessing most people are nice to all that freakin' humbleness.

**aslyfox** · 07-09-2018, 01:13 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by robtcorl

Ah, but you are not an ugly American.
I'm guessing most people are nice to all that freakin' humbleness.

chances are he is meek as well

**savoche** · 07-09-2018, 01:23 PM

Originally posted by robtcorl

Ah, but you are not an ugly American.
I'm guessing most people are nice to all that freakin' humbleness.

Of course, of course. How could anyone not be blinded by my humbleness!

But you should go to Normandy. Americans are not unwelcome. Quite the contrary. They have not forgotten. Very much not forgotten.

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07-09-2018, 08:50 AM	#51181
LensBeginner Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Photos: Albums Posts: 4,696	Staff note: This post may contain affiliate links, which means Pentax Forums may earn a small commission if a visitor clicks through and makes a purchase. If you would like to support the forum directly, you may also make a donation here. Originally posted by clackers Here's a hint. When Armstrong was stripped of his seven titles, they did not re-award them to the second placegetters. That would be taking a prize from a drug cheat who was caught and giving it to one who hadn't. ... that's probably because the first ten of every single tour he won were implicated one way or another in the use of banned substances, or were the subject of at least serious allegations... IIRC there was only one "clean", a Russian who died very young, can't recall the name and I'm on mobile right now.

07-09-2018, 08:58 AM - 2 Likes	#51182
robtcorl Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: St Louis, MO Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,606	Originally posted by Jean Poitiers Okay ... yeah ... right. Amelia Earhart Camera \| eBay I was more interested in the 6 year old McDonald's burger and fries, then eBay pulled it when the bid was at $150. EBay pulls 6-year-old McDonald's burger from its website \| CBC Radio

07-09-2018, 09:40 AM - 1 Like	#51183
Jean Poitiers Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lost in translation ... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,076	Originally posted by Racer X 69 So there is a seven year gap in the list of winners then? A lot of the French that I came across said that I resembled Lance, once they found out that my accent was of American origins ... No one says that anymore now ... wonder why ?

07-09-2018, 09:55 AM - 1 Like	#51184
savoche Master of the obvious Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lowlands of Norway Posts: 18,311	Originally posted by Jean Poitiers Okay ... yeah ... right. Amelia Earhart Camera \| eBay Well, "Faire une offre"! You might get lucky

07-09-2018, 09:57 AM - 3 Likes	#51185
savoche Master of the obvious Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lowlands of Norway Posts: 18,311	Originally posted by Jean Poitiers A lot of the French that I came across said that I resembled Lance, once they found out that my accent was of American origins ... No one says that anymore now ... wonder why ? The famed French politeness?

07-09-2018, 10:05 AM	#51186
Racer X 69 Moderator Man With A Camera Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: The Great Pacific Northwet, in the Land Between Canada and Mexico Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,064	Originally posted by Jean Poitiers Okay ... yeah ... right. Amelia Earhart Camera \| eBay I’ll give fifty bucks for it.

07-09-2018, 10:06 AM	#51187
aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,581	Originally posted by savoche The famed French politeness? I thought only the waiters in France were known for their politeness to tourists especially if you attempt to communicate with them in French

07-09-2018, 11:08 AM	#51188
LensBeginner Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Photos: Albums Posts: 4,696	Originally posted by reh321 So, he was the only one dumb enough to be caught? Quite the contrary! Haven't you heard of... say... the Festina Scandal, or the Operación Puerto? BTW it is my opinion that he would never have been caught if he didn't get too "greedy" and made a comeback... He alredy had a close call much earlier, but got a Get Out Of Jail Free Card of sorts with a back-dated prescription for a cortisone cream. The Documentary The Armstrong Lie is worth watching, even if you're not a bike fan.

07-09-2018, 11:18 AM - 1 Like	#51190
Jean Poitiers Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lost in translation ... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,076	Originally posted by Racer X 69 I’ll give fifty bucks for it. Whoa ... man, are you generous. I was thinking of a fiver ... just that. A lot less "zeros" to type that way ...

07-09-2018, 11:19 AM - 1 Like	#51191
Jean Poitiers Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lost in translation ... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,076	Originally posted by savoche Well, "Faire une offre"! You might get lucky *Quelle bonne idée !!!!*

07-09-2018, 12:07 PM	#51192
savoche Master of the obvious Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lowlands of Norway Posts: 18,311	Originally posted by Aslyfox I thought only the waiters in France were known for their politeness to tourists especially if you attempt to communicate with them in French I have to relate my experience in all humbleness and seriousness. I have only been to Normandy, really, but there we were met with warmth and friendliness by all we encountered. Even the traffic was polite. I really, really hadn't expected that.

07-09-2018, 12:16 PM	#51193
robtcorl Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: St Louis, MO Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,606	Originally posted by savoche I have only been to Normandy, really, but there we were met with warmth and friendliness by all we encountered. Ah, but you are not an ugly American. I'm guessing most people are nice to all that freakin' humbleness.

07-09-2018, 01:13 PM - 2 Likes	#51194
aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,581	Originally posted by robtcorl Ah, but you are not an ugly American. I'm guessing most people are nice to all that freakin' humbleness. chances are he is meek as well

07-09-2018, 01:23 PM	#51195
savoche Master of the obvious Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lowlands of Norway Posts: 18,311	Originally posted by robtcorl Ah, but you are not an ugly American. I'm guessing most people are nice to all that freakin' humbleness. Of course, of course. How could anyone not be blinded by my humbleness! But you should go to Normandy. Americans are not unwelcome. Quite the contrary. They have not forgotten. Very much not forgotten.

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