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Robo · 2010-06-27, 22:51

Hoping for a Google Doodle tomorrow, but it's not up on the international sites yet...

Mainly, I just want to hear offended people attempt to use the portmanteau "Gaygle" in serious conversation.

Robo · 2010-06-28, 02:09

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Hoping for a Google Doodle tomorrow, but it's not up on the international sites yet...

Lame, Google. Big Time.

SEE WHAT I DID THERE

Robo · 2010-06-28, 14:35

Last post, I promise:

Something some of us can probably relate to.

Robo · 2010-07-01, 00:12

July, like January, seems to be a popular month for independences and patriotic celebrations, it seems.

There's Canada Day on July 1, the Fourth of July on...July 4th, and Bastille Day on July 14th. Bastille Day is sort of a bit of a misnomer because the holiday really commemorates the Fête de la Fédération, which took place on July 14th, 1790, on the first anniversary of all that Bastille business. It's been 220 years since then. (The French Constitution of 1791 wasn't made official until September, uh, 1791.)

I have no idea who the pictured figure is supposed to be. I'm not so good with faces, maybe someone who is actually French can help me out?

In any case, a very Happy Country Day to anyone celebrating independence or a patriotic holiday in July.

EDIT: Google and others are encouraging Americans to learn more about their First Amendment rights this July 1.

Brad · 2010-07-01, 00:37

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Originally Posted by Robo

I have no idea who the pictured figure is supposed to be. I'm not so good with faces, maybe someone who is actually French can help me out?

There's a small hint in the image name, btw.

He's probably a lesser-known figure, though.

Robo · 2010-07-01, 00:41

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There's a small hint in the image name, btw.

He's probably a lesser-known figure, though.

I can't see that on my iPad.

Also, +1 for the maple leaf

Brad · 2010-07-01, 00:54

Okay… the keyword in the image name is "chevalier".

curiousuburb · 2010-07-01, 06:18

C-eh-N-eh-D-eh? Have a beauty day, Hosers.

Maciej · 2010-07-01, 07:09

My guess is Robespierre.

Anyway, happy Canada Day!

Edit: or is it Lafayette, that seems less likely. Oh I don't know!

Brad · 2010-07-01, 10:10

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My guess is Robespierre.

...

Edit: or is it Lafayette, that seems less likely.

Nope, but keep trying, peoples!

psmith2.0 · 2010-07-01, 10:14

Gerard Depardieu?

Brad · 2010-07-01, 10:25

Okay, okay, another big hint:

Spoiler (click to toggle):

July 1, 1766

psmith2.0 · 2010-07-01, 10:50

Jean-Francois de la Barre?

French nobleman, tortured and beheaded on this date, 244 years ago. Not one of his better days, I'm guessing.

I Googled "July 1, 1766" and "chevalier" (horseman)...

psmith2.0 · 2010-07-01, 11:04

Where's my cookie?

Robo · 2010-07-01, 11:56

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Where's my cookie?

RowdyScot · 2010-07-01, 17:28

Loving the Maple Leaf.

Brad · 2010-07-01, 18:31

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Originally Posted by pscates2.0

Jean-Francois de la Barre?

French nobleman, tortured and beheaded on this date, 244 years ago. Not one of his better days, I'm guessing.

I Googled "July 1, 1766" and "chevalier" (horseman)...

Chevalier de la Barre is a small icon who represents free will in the face of religious tyranny. He was executed for the following crimes:

Not removing his hat in the presence of Catholic clergy
Singing "blasphemous" songs
Possessing "forbidden" books
Allegedly defacing a crucifix (no witnesses)

The picture in the speed hole is a photo of his statue in Paris, France.

Robo · 2010-07-01, 19:33

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Chevalier de la Barre is a small icon who represents free will in the face of religious tyranny. He was executed for the following crimes:

Not removing his hat in the presence of Catholic clergy
Singing "blasphemous" songs
Possessing "forbidden" books
Allegedly defacing a crucifix (no witnesses)

The picture in the speed hole is a photo of his statue in Paris, France.

While not as widely known outside of French and Selfish Heathen circles today, there's no reason to think that political movers and shakers at the time (like, say, the US Founding Fathers?) weren't aware of de la Barre, and of others like him. As a reaction to those and other abuses of power, the US government is emphatically not a religious institution.

Which is why the first amendment is so important. LL Cool J says so.

I can write things like "I deny the holy spirit!" and not get shot (well, by the government), and for that I'm happy.

Also, this is why those of you who think I'm somehow anti-American are wrong. Just sayin'.

Chinney · 2010-07-01, 19:56

Thanks for the Maple Leaf!

Frank777 · 2010-07-02, 01:05

This is a day late and a Loonie short, but Happy Canada Day, and thanks for the memorial Brad.

Robo · 2010-07-02, 01:24

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This is a day late and a Loonie short, but Happy Canada Day, and thanks for the memorial Brad.

Still Canada Day in BC! For another half hour.

Robo · 2010-07-04, 03:10

Happy fourth, everyone. <3

I thought this was interesting (and topical!): Hyperspectral imaging of the Declaration of Independence!

thegeriatric · 2010-07-04, 04:33

Happy 4th of July

psmith2.0 · 2010-07-04, 08:33

Very nice. I saw the Declaration of Independence in the speedholes first, but just now noticed the flag behind "applenova". Subtle and understated, but it's nice to see. Thank you.

curiousuburb · 2010-07-11, 16:59

ZOMG BP AppleNova theme!

http://instantoilspill.com/

Robo · 2010-10-23, 02:17

chucker · 2010-10-23, 02:21

Bump for what?

AsLan^ · 2010-10-23, 03:19

Mole Day

I win!

curiousuburb · 2010-10-23, 06:05

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Mole Day

I win!

Avogadro, Beryllium? (4protons) and a Mole ??

Brad · 2010-10-23, 14:54

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WUT.

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Bump for what?

I'm disappointed in you guys! You participate in 10/10 festivities but don't anticipate 10/23? For shame!

I've been planning this since, well, I can't remember when I put it in iCal…

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Robo Formerly Roboman, still awesome Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Portland, OR	2010-06-27, 22:51 Hoping for a Google Doodle tomorrow, but it's not up on the international sites yet... Mainly, I just want to hear offended people attempt to use the portmanteau "Gaygle" in serious conversation. and i guess i've known it all along / the truth is, you have to be soft to be strong
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Robo Formerly Roboman, still awesome Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Portland, OR	2010-06-28, 14:35 Last post, I promise: Something some of us can probably relate to.
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Brad Selfish Heathen administrator Join Date: May 2004 Location: Zone of Pain	2010-07-01, 00:54 Okay… the keyword in the image name is "chevalier".
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curiousuburb Antimatter Man Join Date: May 2004 Location: that interweb thing	2010-07-01, 06:18 C-eh-N-eh-D-eh? Have a beauty day, Hosers.
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Maciej M AH - ch ain saw Join Date: May 2004	2010-07-01, 07:09 My guess is Robespierre. Anyway, happy Canada Day! Edit: or is it Lafayette, that seems less likely. Oh I don't know!
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psmith2.0 Mr. Vieira Join Date: May 2004 Location: Tennessee	2010-07-01, 10:14 Gerard Depardieu?
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psmith2.0 Mr. Vieira Join Date: May 2004 Location: Tennessee	2010-07-01, 10:50 Jean-Francois de la Barre? French nobleman, tortured and beheaded on this date, 244 years ago. Not one of his better days, I'm guessing. I Googled "July 1, 1766" and "chevalier" (horseman)...
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psmith2.0 Mr. Vieira Join Date: May 2004 Location: Tennessee	2010-07-01, 11:04 Where's my cookie?
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Frank777 Veteran Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Toronto	2010-07-02, 01:05 This is a day late and a Loonie short, but Happy Canada Day, and thanks for the memorial Brad.
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Robo Formerly Roboman, still awesome Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Portland, OR	2010-07-04, 03:10 Happy fourth, everyone. <3 I thought this was interesting (and topical!): Hyperspectral imaging of the Declaration of Independence!
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thegeriatric geri to my friends Join Date: May 2006 Location: Heaven	2010-07-04, 04:33 Happy 4th of July
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psmith2.0 Mr. Vieira Join Date: May 2004 Location: Tennessee	2010-07-04, 08:33 Very nice. I saw the Declaration of Independence in the speedholes first, but just now noticed the flag behind "applenova". Subtle and understated, but it's nice to see. Thank you.
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curiousuburb Antimatter Man Join Date: May 2004 Location: that interweb thing	2010-07-11, 16:59 ZOMG BP AppleNova theme! http://instantoilspill.com/
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Robo Formerly Roboman, still awesome Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Portland, OR	2010-10-23, 02:17 WUT.
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chucker ‽ Join Date: May 2004 Location: near Bremen, Germany	2010-10-23, 02:21 Bump for what?
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AsLan^ Not a tame lion... Join Date: May 2004 Location: Narnia	2010-10-23, 03:19 Mole Day I win!
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