Why hate fail pics? (second times the charm...)

Do you hate fail pics?

  • yes

    Votes: 36 54.5%
  • no

    Votes: 30 45.5%

  • Total voters
    66

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On the other "Why hate fail pics?" thread, people spammed it so they locked it up. I was "epicly awesome" though. It had nothing to do with the thread itself. So this time, NO SPAMMING!


Why hate fail pics. I think they're great, but most people here don't. Why?
 
dunno. y u hate mine?
 
Well, shouldn't this thread be in Off-Topic, as there is nothing funny here?
 
I used to think they were funny. Then I just realized they were obnoxious and stupid.
 
I used to think they were funny. Then I just realized they were obnoxious and stupid.

why?
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I fink they rt lame. Only an egit wud ned FAIL written on et to know it is funne
 
If your thread gets closed, shouldn't that be a sign to NOT open up a thread about the exact same thing?

Fail pics are obnoxious.
 
why?
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Quote function sure saves a lot of time. Yes, that is exactly the drivel that "FAIL" pics represent.
 
There are different types of fail pictures, but on the whole, fail pictures do not deliver any extra humour to a photo. Often, it detracts from the humour, or it simply states the obvious.

Example 1: Not adding anything aka LULZ FAIL



The purpose of the written fails seem to point out that the two cars are smashed by trees, yet there is one car that is perfectly fine. The image clearly indicates that the size of the two hummers carry the entire burden of the tree, and leave the one car unharmed. One does not need "FAIL WIN FAIL" slathered onto the image. But, I can find this acceptable, but it is overused.

Example 2: Detract from the lulz



This is a well known image that points out the fallacy of the "mission accomplished" banner. Again, one can quickly see the "mission accomplished" banner. So this image appears to be the genius of some internet poster, who had the brilliant idea "Wow! I bet no one thought of putting FAIL on this before! Surely it makes it more funny!"

A similar event happens with demotivators of already well known internet memes and pictures. Classic images are converted into demotivator form. As in example 1, it adds nothing new, but it further extends the problem by being completely unoriginal or innovative. People familiar with the internet and funny picture threads have seen countless numbers of images- there is something to be said for seeing something new.

For reference, here is already iconic image of a "failing" security camera, that is now in demotivator form.



Example 3: Slapstick lulz



Somehow, the addition of "FAIL" doesn't add to the image. One can find humour in seeing the odd positioning of the ball and face, without needing additional textual clarification.

Example 4: There is no lulz



I'm sure the creator of this fine image felt proud for his unique use of the words "Epic Fail" to describe General Motors. He probably looks forward to the day where he, as an old man, can explain to children how he once created an incredibly intelligent image. What a joyous day it was for him! However, the only joke appears to be a connection between GM and failing. To me, this isn't original.

So, to quote encyclopedia dramatica,

"Ever since the the creation of the Universe, to the times of Jesus Christ, and even in modern times, there have always been fails. For example, you.

Many people whom have recently discovered the intarwebz find this meme, EXTREMELY lolworthy and so they enjoy sharing it with their friends by screeching "FAIL, LOLOLOLOL OMG DIZ IS FUNNY ROFL", whenever they mess up, even slightly with any of life's given problems. These people, of course are retards and should be avoided at all costs."
 
Very good rundown, SpockFederation. The conclusion is that the act of putting "FAIL" on a pic is at best useless and at worst a sign of idiocy.
 
Very good rundown, SpockFederation. The conclusion is that the act of putting "FAIL" on a pic is at best useless and at worst a sign of idiocy.

:goodjob: I agree 100%
 
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I wish we could rep on this forum.. cos that deserved it
 
I say we grant Spock a knighthood! For saying all the things we wished to say, but could not organise them into words!

I raise my glass to you.
 
I don"t mind fail pics., I really like them. What I really, really hate is plastering the word "FAIL" on every one of them. I mean you are looking at fail pics and you know they are fail pics... don't insult my intelligence by basicly telling my, "Hey, I think you are an idiot, so I am putting the word fail on it so you know." I hate that!:mad:
 
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