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Offline Weisshaupt

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Hope and Change: the Conan O'Brien Edition
« on: June 16, 2011, 09:21:47 AM »
http://hotair.com/archives/2011/06/15/video-the-greatest-commencement-speech-ever/

Yeah it is  long. Much of it funny. And appears to be going viral.   But the basic message is  " You know those dreams you had? Yeah, they are not going to happen. Find new Dreams."

All valid advice, but very depressing and a huge change from the "ever onward" meme you are used to at a commencement address. This is Dartmouth,  and so he is addressing some of the brightest kids in this generation - and he thinks the outlook is bleak for them ( I have other thoughts on Ivy's that I will share another time, but yes the kids there are typically very bright)

Of course, this reminded me of a Monty Python Clip. Adopt, adapt and improve:motto of the round table .  

Monty Python - Lingerie Robbery

UPDATE: or maybe this one is more appropriate:

Monty Python - Lion Tamer

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Re: Hope and Change: the Conan O'Brien Edition
« Reply #1 on: June 16, 2011, 07:33:25 PM »
Crap. I wish I could see the videos. I tend to like most of the Monty Python skits.
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Re: Hope and Change: the Conan O'Brien Edition
« Reply #2 on: June 16, 2011, 07:50:22 PM »
Quote from: AlanS on June 16, 2011, 07:33:25 PM
Crap. I wish I could see the videos. I tend to like most of the Monty Python skits.

 Why can't you see them??
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Re: Hope and Change: the Conan O'Brien Edition
« Reply #3 on: June 17, 2011, 05:54:33 AM »
The server here at work blocks almost all content. I still have 10 days before I get home and watch like a free American. ::rolllaughing::
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Re: Hope and Change: the Conan O'Brien Edition
« Reply #4 on: June 17, 2011, 07:17:43 AM »
Quote from: AlanS on June 17, 2011, 05:54:33 AM
The server here at work blocks almost all content. I still have 10 days before I get home and watch like a free American. ::rolllaughing::

May I ask what you do that keeps you away from home for such long stretches?
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