Vedder Ice Bucket Challenge ALS

[bodysnatcher]

Cold Confession

[B]

I find the backlash to the analysis of this phenomenon to be the most interesting thing of all. There have been lots of pieces floating around asking questions like, "How much awareness is actually being raised? What other messages are these videos saying? (About access, about disability, about peer pressure) How has this been distorted from the start?" And whenever I've read something like this, most comments are along the lines of what bodysnatcher described: "It raises money, why ask questions?" "Sounds like someone is afraid to do it!" "$1.5 million is great, so who cares what you think?" As someone who sort of, you know, trades in critical analysis, this resistance is fascinating and troubling.

in the end, who knows what the real benefit is, but the ice bucket challenge has little chance of causing harm (unless a trash bucket full of water lands on your head), so why not let it ride?

[VinylGuy]

the foo fighters one is the best one.

THE BEST, THE BEST, THE BEST

[LetMeSleep]

I kinda hope the douche that rangi posted at least hurt his hand punching that brick. If only he had copped that brick in the head.

[spike]

I find the backlash to the analysis of this phenomenon to be the most interesting thing of all. There have been lots of pieces floating around asking questions like, "How much awareness is actually being raised? What other messages are these videos saying? (About access, about disability, about peer pressure) How has this been distorted from the start?" And whenever I've read something like this, most comments are along the lines of what bodysnatcher described: "It raises money, why ask questions?" "Sounds like someone is afraid to do it!" "$1.5 million is great, so who cares what you think?" As someone who sort of, you know, trades in critical analysis, this resistance is fascinating and troubling.

in the end, who knows what the real benefit is, but the ice bucket challenge has little chance of causing harm (unless a trash bucket full of water lands on your head), so why not let it ride?

[Lament]

Is that Peeps at 0:28?

[Kaius]

The dog bailing with wooden horse in tow was hilarious

[Jorge]

The dog bailing with wooden horse in tow was hilarious

Laughed pretty hard at that.

[Jorge]

Also Lenny at the 2:00 mark.

[Sgt. Crackpot]

I find the backlash to the analysis of this phenomenon to be the most interesting thing of all. There have been lots of pieces floating around asking questions like, "How much awareness is actually being raised? What other messages are these videos saying? (About access, about disability, about peer pressure) How has this been distorted from the start?" And whenever I've read something like this, most comments are along the lines of what bodysnatcher described: "It raises money, why ask questions?" "Sounds like someone is afraid to do it!" "$1.5 million is great, so who cares what you think?" As someone who sort of, you know, trades in critical analysis, this resistance is fascinating and troubling.

in the end, who knows what the real benefit is, but the ice bucket challenge has little chance of causing harm (unless a trash bucket full of water lands on your head), so why not let it ride?

I wish there was a simple gif to sum this up.

I don't mind seeing these kinds of things, they're usually entertaining in some way, and I completely understand that it's all for a good cause. However, I'll state clearly now (to save the trouble/waste of anyone nominating me) that I won't be taking part. I like charities that raise funds to help research and support sufferers of specific diseases, I'm not against any certain one, and it's both great and sad there are a shitload of them. For some of us though, certain charities have a bigger meaning that all the others. And for reasons some of you know, I dedicate a lot of time fundraising for, and donating to, the Breast Cancer Foundation and a few related Breast Cancer charities that support sufferers/families, all in the name of my sister.

I understand and appreciate what the Ice Bucket challenge is for, and this is certainly a 'novel' way of gaining awareness and funds, and I really feel for the sufferers and the families/friends of sufferers or ALS. While I won't take part, I will watch and laugh at the videos of those of you who do, and I will also respect you all greatly for doing it.

[Rangi Guy]

I find the backlash to the analysis of this phenomenon to be the most interesting thing of all. There have been lots of pieces floating around asking questions like, "How much awareness is actually being raised? What other messages are these videos saying? (About access, about disability, about peer pressure) How has this been distorted from the start?" And whenever I've read something like this, most comments are along the lines of what bodysnatcher described: "It raises money, why ask questions?" "Sounds like someone is afraid to do it!" "$1.5 million is great, so who cares what you think?" As someone who sort of, you know, trades in critical analysis, this resistance is fascinating and troubling.

in the end, who knows what the real benefit is, but the ice bucket challenge has little chance of causing harm (unless a trash bucket full of water lands on your head), so why not let it ride?

I wish there was a simple gif to sum this up.

I don't mind seeing these kinds of things, they're usually entertaining in some way, and I completely understand that it's all for a good cause. However, I'll state clearly now (to save the trouble/waste of anyone nominating me) that I won't be taking part. I like charities that raise funds to help research and support sufferers of specific diseases, I'm not against any certain one, and it's both great and sad there are a shitload of them. For some of us though, certain charities have a bigger meaning that all the others. And for reasons some of you know, I dedicate a lot of time fundraising for, and donating to, the Breast Cancer Foundation and a few related Breast Cancer charities that support sufferers/families, all in the name of my sister.

I understand and appreciate what the Ice Bucket challenge is for, and this is certainly a 'novel' way of gaining awareness and funds, and I really feel for the sufferers and the families/friends of sufferers or ALS. While I won't take part, I will watch and laugh at the videos of those of you who do, and I will also respect you all greatly for doing it.

You can chose which charity to give money too. Don't puss out Sarge

[Jorge]

Sarge why do you hate people with atrophied muscles

[Jorge]

Sarge answer me

[Jorge]

I see.

[Jorge]

Your silence speaks volumes.

[Sgt. Crackpot]

Have you had too much sugar today, Jorge?

[Jorge]

Yes... sugar

[Sgt. Crackpot]

[Kaius]

Well done, chap.

[B]

I find the backlash to the analysis of this phenomenon to be the most interesting thing of all. There have been lots of pieces floating around asking questions like, "How much awareness is actually being raised? What other messages are these videos saying? (About access, about disability, about peer pressure) How has this been distorted from the start?" And whenever I've read something like this, most comments are along the lines of what bodysnatcher described: "It raises money, why ask questions?" "Sounds like someone is afraid to do it!" "$1.5 million is great, so who cares what you think?" As someone who sort of, you know, trades in critical analysis, this resistance is fascinating and troubling.

in the end, who knows what the real benefit is, but the ice bucket challenge has little chance of causing harm (unless a trash bucket full of water lands on your head), so why not let it ride?

That first one's a win, baby!