Help me debunk this photo... ppl think it's real.

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bLo0dYtAmPoN had this to say about Robocop:
The sun rises in the west, falls in the east.

What color is the sky in your world?

# ? Sep 26, 2001 23:05

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# ? Apr 24, 2024 05:41

Pianist: Jun 9, 2001; NOT A RAPIST.

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bLo0dYtAmPoN had this to say about Robocop:
Easy:

The sun rises in the west, falls in the east.

It does? Has the earth's magnetic field flipped so that my compass now points south?

Proboscis monkeys are awesome.

# ? Sep 26, 2001 23:14

DirtyRican: Apr 10, 2001

# ? Sep 26, 2001 23:21

Plinko: Mar 5, 2001

More photoshop, please

[Edited by Plinko on 09-29 at 08:56]

# ? Sep 26, 2001 23:28

biznatchio: Mar 31, 2001; Buglord

I feel sorry for this guy...

# ? Sep 26, 2001 23:29

Jux�: May 12, 2001; I think, therefore I am, I think.

Threads likes these are why i love this place :D

I think, therefor I am.
I think...

# ? Sep 26, 2001 23:31

Prince Turveydrop: May 12, 2001; He was a veray parfit gentil knight.

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biznatchio had this to say about Robocop:
I feel sorry for this guy...

That theater is in my hometown. It's been there since 1938. Kinda funny to see someone that photoshopped it. Ahh....the County Theater...it's like I'm home...or something.

# ? Sep 26, 2001 23:34

Craptacular!: Jul 9, 2001; Fuck the DH

# ? Sep 26, 2001 23:35

biznatchio: Mar 31, 2001; Buglord

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Chaucer had this to say about Robocop:
quote:
biznatchio had this to say about Robocop:
I feel sorry for this guy...

[img-disaster]
That theater is in my hometown. It's been there since 1938. Kinda funny to see someone that photoshopped it. Ahh....the County Theater...it's like I'm home...or something.

Did you happen to see the tourist when he was in town?

# ? Sep 26, 2001 23:38

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# ? Sep 26, 2001 23:40

Prince Turveydrop: May 12, 2001; He was a veray parfit gentil knight.

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biznatchio had this to say about Robocop:
Did you happen to see the tourist when he was in town?

Nah, I think I missed him. I was probably watching Battleship Earth or something.

# ? Sep 26, 2001 23:42

CornHolio: May 20, 2001; Toilet Rascal

holy poo poo I love this, I cant breathe Im laughing so hard...

Ill hopefully add to this after dinner.

in carmine and crimson stood flaming the sky
the relics of myths that exploded and died
dismantle the sun and the stars in their rise
and rend from the skyline the black in our eyes

# ? Sep 26, 2001 23:52

biznatchio: Mar 31, 2001; Buglord

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Chaucer had this to say about Robocop:
Nah, I think I missed him. I was probably watching Battleship Earth or something.

Freaky though.. that was just a random image I grabbed off of images.google.com. Where is it, anyway?

# ? Sep 26, 2001 23:56

raditts: Feb 21, 2001; The Kwanzaa Bot is here to protect me.

# ? Sep 26, 2001 23:58

DogWorld: Sep 9, 2001

Hilarious. Wish I had image hosting. Or creativity....

guygizmo is my very special efriend

# ? Sep 27, 2001 00:02

Stinkfist: Jun 12, 2001

poor guy...

# ? Sep 27, 2001 00:07

Bishop: Aug 15, 2000

ROFL that battlefield earth pic owns me. This is quite possibly the best photoshop idea in a very long time

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# ? Sep 27, 2001 00:07

Craptacular!: Jul 9, 2001; Fuck the DH

"Hey, Bill and WTCGuy, let's make a software company!"

# ? Sep 27, 2001 00:07

EVIL Gibson: Mar 23, 2001; Internet of Things is just someone else's computer that people can't help attaching cameras and door locks to!; Switchblade Switcharoo

[edit- this is when the people in the boat got pissed when he asked what they thought of cannabilism]

# ? Sep 27, 2001 00:11

biznatchio: Mar 31, 2001; Buglord

I'm starting to smell a conspiracy here... just how likely is it this guy coincidentally happens to be at all these disasters with a camera?

# ? Sep 27, 2001 00:13

JRock: Sep 19, 2000; by Fistgrrl

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elwood had this to say about Robocop:
I would like to use the opportunity to post my slightly enhanced version of that pic again.

Oh man we could only wish it was him. And maybe Carson Daly was taking the pic.
Wait, nope, they're both still alive. drat.

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# ? Sep 27, 2001 00:14

Prince Turveydrop: May 12, 2001; He was a veray parfit gentil knight.

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biznatchio had this to say about Robocop:
quote:
Chaucer had this to say about Robocop:
Nah, I think I missed him. I was probably watching Battleship Earth or something.

Freaky though.. that was just a random image I grabbed off of images.google.com. Where is it, anyway?

Doylestown, Pennsylvania - About 45 minutes from Philly.

# ? Sep 27, 2001 00:16

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biznatchio had this to say about Robocop:
quote:
Chaucer had this to say about Robocop:
Nah, I think I missed him. I was probably watching Battleship Earth or something.

Freaky though.. that was just a random image I grabbed off of images.google.com. Where is it, anyway?

I think it's Mt St Helens.

# ? Sep 27, 2001 00:17

biznatchio: Mar 31, 2001; Buglord

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Gritz_Nelson had this to say about Robocop:
I think it's Mt St Helens.

You are correct!

Going for the easy joke on this one:

# ? Sep 27, 2001 00:22

Verloc: Feb 15, 2001; Note to self: Posting 'lulz' is not a good idea.

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biznatchio had this to say about Robocop:
I feel sorry for this guy...

[img-battlefield earth]

I think we have a winner.

# ? Sep 27, 2001 00:22

Craptacular!: Jul 9, 2001; Fuck the DH

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biznatchio had this to say about Robocop:

Going for the easy joke on this one:
[img - WinME]

I was going to use him in the line of people outside waiting the Win95 launch from back in, oh, 1995. You beat me to it, it seems.

Oh well, who's up for the Rodney King beating?

# ? Sep 27, 2001 00:25

GanjamonII: Mar 24, 2001

Hey the guy being there is one thing, what about the photographer?

# ? Sep 27, 2001 00:34

increased: Feb 20, 2001

# ? Sep 27, 2001 00:40

FronzelNeekburm: Jun 1, 2001; STOP, MORTTIME

[Edited by FronzelNeekburm on 09-26 at 16:52]

# ? Sep 27, 2001 00:47

biznatchio: Mar 31, 2001; Buglord

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GanjamonII had this to say about Robocop:
Hey the guy being there is one thing, what about the photographer?

I think this photo might answer some questions:

# ? Sep 27, 2001 00:50

Craptacular!: Jul 9, 2001; Fuck the DH

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Filash had this to say about Robocop:
[img - Hackers]

Allow me to one-up you

# ? Sep 27, 2001 00:53

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Before this goes out of control with photoshopping, here is some last proof of this pictures validity (or lack thereof):

When you take the negative of a picture, it usually helps tell if it has been photoshopped. And you can tell that this plan doesnt fit into this picture when looking at the negative.

Also:
If taken with a small aperture you would get a large depth of field. Most point and shoot cameras would have a relatively small aperture especially in daylight. Notice the buildings are also fairly sharp, but we assume they aren't super-imposed.

The plane is sharp even though it would have been travelling very fast. It could be real because the plane is coming toward the camera, a shot from the side may have had motion blur. The bright sunny day would also result in a fast shutter speed.

But, the photo could very well be a fake. The plane would be making quite a bit of noise and anyone within a kilometer would surely hear it and turn their heads.

Also, notice there is no blurring of the scenery behind the jet engines. The heat from jet engines would probably blur the scenery below and behind.

The man in the photo is wearing a touque and winter jacket. I haven't been to New York in early September before, but I'd bet it isn't that cold.

The sun appears to be coming from a lower point on the man and from overhead on the plane. There aren't many shadows on the plane, but there is a harsh shadow on the man.

My vote is that this is a hoax.

# ? Sep 27, 2001 00:55

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R.I.P.

# ? Sep 27, 2001 00:59

Forum Joe: Jun 8, 2001; Every day I'm shuffling!

Ask me about Tasmania!

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Plinko had this to say about Robocop:
THE OBSERVATION DECK DOESN'T OPEN UNTIL 9:30 AM.

Debunked.

I think you'll find that the observation deck DIDN'T open until 9:30 AM.
If you insist on using present tense, the observation deck doesn't open until 2005.

# ? Sep 27, 2001 01:14

Plinko: Mar 5, 2001

I missed that.
I was at the WTC a year ago, and I was going to be there again in about 2 weeks. I guess it still hasn't sunk in.

# ? Sep 27, 2001 01:19

biznatchio: Mar 31, 2001; Buglord

# ? Sep 27, 2001 01:19

Craptacular!: Jul 9, 2001; Fuck the DH

I WILL NOT ALLOW FOR THIS THREAD TO DIE SO EARLY!

(Too bad the shadowing makes it look like his face is half-burned.... Oh well)

# ? Sep 27, 2001 01:21

GreaseD: Apr 10, 2001; ...

holy crap this is one of the funniest threads ive seen in a looooong time. today in english class this retarded mexican kid brought in that picture saying "OMG LOOK WHAT THEY FOUND AT THE WRECKAGE" and EVERY SINGLE STUPID loving PERSON in my class crowded around and went "OOOOH AHHHH WOW" and i just went up and said "look at the numbers in the bottom right hand corner they are way too sharp for the rest of the picture, and THE loving OBSERVATION DECK DOESNT OPEN UNTIL 9:30 ANYWAYS" only a couple people paid attention even though i yelled it in everyones faces, some people will believe anything.

# ? Sep 27, 2001 01:30

Freeloader: Nov 19, 2000; by Fistgrrl

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jebbo: Jan 29, 2001; Done my Time

wow, I hope it is appropriate to laugh...this thread is GOLD

# ? Sep 27, 2001 01:33

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