Megatron's hilarious rant against the 'selfie generation'

Hans Tucker (Hans) · #1 17-12-2014, 10:18 PM

A bit of a laugh...plus I totally agree with the rant on selfie's

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_7rDZVs82Qc

uwahl (Ulrich) · #2 17-12-2014, 10:41 PM

As well as an obsession with selfies I have found since joining Facebook at the urging of younger members of my family that some on Facebook seem to think every step of their lives must be shared with the world.

-at work
-now at home
-out with my "buds"
-had the (insert name of dish) at (insert name of restaurant)
-now back at home with my dog

all on the one day and all accompanied by one or more photos.(usually selfies!)

I really think I'm getting to be a cantankerous old fart

Solitarian · #3 18-12-2014, 07:58 AM

Well said Megatron, I've done the same, dumb ass people (not just kids) of today ,they know nothing more than what comes and goes via their social network. It only promotes a warped view of reality.

LewisM · #4 18-12-2014, 09:39 AM

Was Xmas shopping yesterday, and low and behold, a small one-man stall set-up selling... selfie sticks.

So, you insert camera into this telescoping pole and take a picture of yourself.

Shook head and moved on.

Vicarious lives.

(the Youtube video has been removed by the way)

Sconesbie (Scott) · #5 18-12-2014, 10:29 AM

My wife works at a retail store and she said selfies sticks are selling like hot cakes this year. Crazy!

My 13yo daughter is obsessed with taking a million phots of herself every day. She doesn't have Facebook or anything, just takes the photos. She used to have Instagram and was posting 4-5 pictures a day but doesn't really seem to understand that people lose interest if you're posting flat out.

Weird phenomenon.

Solitarian · #6 18-12-2014, 02:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LewisM

(the Youtube video has been removed by the way)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=htfsnaO_Lu8
This one works

el_draco (Rom) · #7 18-12-2014, 05:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by uwahl

As well as an obsession with selfies I have found since joining Facebook at the urging of younger members of my family that some on Facebook seem to think every step of their lives must be shared with the world.

-at work
-now at home
-out with my "buds"
-had the (insert name of dish) at (insert name of restaurant)
-now back at home with my dog

all on the one day and all accompanied by one or more photos.(usually selfies!)

I really think I'm getting to be a cantankerous old fart

I got ear bashed into opening an account by my employer of all people. Lasted about 3 weeks before my original opinion of this piece of crap app was completely confirmed. Exhibitionists, morons and self indulged out populate anyone with intellect by a factor of a million to one, and that's being generous. Ditched it... does that make me a cantankerous old fart as well? Its a label I'd happily wear if that's the case

C.O.F's of the world, UNITE!! Lets take the micky out of twerps!

GrahamL · #8 18-12-2014, 06:26 PM

Fb plain just dosn't bother me I've caught up with many old friends because of it an enjoying seeing little snips of there lives now and then.

I think theres only one on my friends list who regularly takes selfies ,pics of food hes about to eat, an the empty plate after

, and its really his girlfriend
whos got him doing it ,,yes its a bit weird but still each to his own.

If these people on your friends list are genuinely your friends ,,?let em be and enjoy there company faults and all ,,there just a differant kind of crazy from your own .

el_draco (Rom) · #9 19-12-2014, 08:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Solitarian

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=htfsnaO_Lu8
This one works

Not anymore.... Censorship is alive and well

OzStarGazer · #10 19-12-2014, 08:58 AM

Oh, I missed out...

beren · #11 19-12-2014, 01:57 PM

Is this the vid http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x2c...ies-vostfr_fun

Was Xmas shopping yesterday in the city {Perth} and while wandering around I noticed just how many people were on their phone texting or talking while either sitting or walking. The ironic thing was I had to visit Geniusworld {applestore} to get something checked on my iphone

Solitarian · #12 19-12-2014, 02:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by el_draco

Not anymore.... Censorship is alive and well

Let them censor this

Person holding mobile phone: Selfie!
Megatron: You will not receive a selfie so long as you stand before me with your ridiculous furred hoodie! When will you learn that your status updates mean zero-to-nothing to anyone, ever! It doesn’t matter which social network you post it on — worthless! Use your mind, create new memories, interact, don’t just add it to a library of forgotten photographs!
Person holding mobile phone: OK.
Megatron: Ugh, how disappointing your generation is.

BPO · #13 19-12-2014, 02:32 PM

Gee, I remember being flamed within an inch of my online life here at IIS for the heinous crime of criticising Saint Facebook.

Celebrity-obsessed narcissists of the world, unite!

el_draco (Rom) · #14 19-12-2014, 02:50 PM

Now that I have seen it... Tame!
I could rant for hours about that moronic app and it wouldn't need subtitles either..

LewisM · #15 21-12-2014, 10:16 AM

My largest hate about Facebook are those who INSIST on photographing every meal they have. WHO CARES!!! It's not like you are showing off - food is food! If it was a kilo of Beluga caviar, truffles and an OPEN bottle of Henri Jayer Cros Parantoux, well, perhaps that would be bragging rights, but just some Thai restaurant or seafood, honestly, who gives a flying fig what you shoved down into your gullet?

We do use Facebook, since all the wife's family is overseas, so it is a convenient way to show kids growing up, personal events etc.

Solitarian · #16 21-12-2014, 10:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LewisM

We do use Facebook, since all the wife's family is overseas, so it is a convenient way to show kids growing up, personal events etc.

That's the big plus, used properly it's a handy resource.
I use it for the same reason, keeping in touch with family and staying up to date with various interests.

I couldn't use it without this http://www.fbpurity.com/install.htm and a few other filters though.
I only see what I want to see, the way I want to see it.

raymo · #17 21-12-2014, 01:02 PM

Damn, the rant's been removed, so I never got to see it. I don't have
facebook, have never used it, don't ever intend to, and pity the people
who are addicted to it.
I'm already a cantankerous old fart.
raymo

malau (David) · #18 21-12-2014, 11:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by uwahl

As well as an obsession with selfies I have found since joining Facebook at the urging of younger members of my family that some on Facebook seem to think every step of their lives must be shared with the world.

-at work
-now at home
-out with my "buds"
-had the (insert name of dish) at (insert name of restaurant)
-now back at home with my dog

all on the one day and all accompanied by one or more photos.(usually selfies!)

I really think I'm getting to be a cantankerous old fart

You missed (non selfi) and seriously when they are:
constipation (but not asking for help)
whinging this and that (such ask oh my colleague has full / oh why my coffee has no sugar)
On the plane, on the train, or even in the harbor tunnel..
hanging out with bf/gf/wife/husband (I have no problem when you do that after home but when you are say having honeymoon, why dont you concentrate on it first?)
checkin when they doing poo poo in a famous restaurant/hotel in bali

BPO · #19 22-12-2014, 06:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kinetic

What have the Romans (facebook) ever done for us....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ExWfh6sGyso

I'm still trying to understand what it is that Facebook offers over, say, basic email.

One thing Facebook did do was kill off many forums and message boards: So many people gave up joining others in one place to discuss their interests and instead sat back and waited for everyone to come to them.

Facebook, twitter, instagram, etc feed the narcissistic nature of the 'Come Tell Me How Wonderful You Think I Am' wannabe celebs.

taminga16 (Greg) · #20 22-12-2014, 08:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BPO

I'm still trying to understand what it is that Facebook offers over, say, basic email.

One thing Facebook did do was kill off many forums and message boards: So many people gave up joining others in one place to discuss their interests and instead sat back and waited for everyone to come to them.

Facebook, twitter, instagram, etc feed the narcissistic nature of the 'Come Tell Me How Wonderful You Think I Am' wannabe celebs.

One of our sons spent five years at sea, Facebook was brilliant. Not everyone gets caught in the crap, I do feel sorry for those that do.
Greg.
'What goes onto Facebook, stays on Facebook'!