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07/13/2006
Mick F. says:
Amusing anectdote, personalizing an experience.
Generic group question, inclusive of all, inquiring positive or negative support.
Funny statement, ending the post in a positive regard.
Emoticon.
07/13/2006
Dan V. says:
Somewhat personal snarky reply.
07/13/2006
Brian H. says:
Sweeping generalization.
07/13/2006
Audrey J. says:
Description of facial expression surrounded by asterisks.
Deliberately obtuse and hence sarcastic puzzled inquiry.
07/13/2006
Kam O. says:
Ignorant comment intended to illicit angry and condescending response.
07/13/2006
b g. says:
Sharp comment veiled with innocent banter meant to propagate previous post and illicit further emotion with full intention of stepping back to watch the foray.
07/13/2006
livelife h. says:
Completely lost and somewhat confused!
07/13/2006
GIR .. says:
link to study contesting prior remarks.
07/13/2006
Mick F. says:
Quote from a different poster.
Line of asterisks denoting separation from quoted text and my own.
Slight re-arrangement of their quote to denote something of a sexual or perverse nature.
Colon, capital P.
07/13/2006
Mick F. says:
Politically mired statement questioning above posted resources of study.
Different hyperlink.
07/13/2006
Dan V. says:
Utlradefensive 5,000 word screed ending in ALL-CAPS.
07/13/2006
Trixie J. says:
Acknowledge poster. Insert philosophical Chinese proverb literally translated into English to illustrate a point. Include phonetic "pinyin" of original Chinese saying.
07/13/2006
b g. says:
Ass kiss for my Yelp friend.
Qualification of ass kiss to not exclude any of my other Yelp friends.
07/13/2006
Omid "Omid T." T. says:
Irritating comment about how aforementioned anecdote would have had a more favorable impact in New York.
07/13/2006
Charlene L. says:
One sentence review for the sake of being first.
07/13/2006
kerbot t. says:
Comparison of said social phenomenon in a different geographical context, perhaps followed by personal experience and a comparison between the two settings.
07/13/2006
GIR .. says:
epithet epithet epithet, put down of San Francisco
Shu Uemura
Pun
07/13/2006
Cassio P. says:
Pop culture reference.
07/13/2006
livelife h. says:
Complaint that above mentioned link does not work.
Random thoughts concerning food.
Specific thoughts concerning drinks after work!
Semicolon capital P
07/13/2006
Trixie J. says:
3 to 5 letter acryonym to represent physical amusement of varying degrees. Include name of amusing poster to encourage comraderie.
07/13/2006
Mick F. says:
Compliment sent for smarmy stealthlike remark to another.
Technical instructions to others for using a computer, ending in semicolon, right parenthesis to denote lightheartedness.
Positive accord for imbibing alcohol.
07/13/2006
P h i L "not full" h. says:
apology about the link, admission of one's own mistake, new one is below
yelp.com/user_details?...
random observation that some people are new and haven't reviewed anything yet... reassurance that no implication intended, of course
07/13/2006
mokirobinson m. says:
This is so brilliantly hilarious - you're all geniuses (genii?).
07/13/2006
b g. says:
incorrectly spelled word from post = correctly spelled word from post
apology for typo, random excuse for typo.
07/13/2006
kerbot t. says:
Umpteenth expression of desire for edit function in message boards to correct typos.
07/13/2006
Trixie J. says:
Duplicate post as above. Followed by apology post with excuse about spastic phalanges or typing skills.
07/13/2006
b g. says:
PREVIOUS POSTERS NAME IN CAPS: collaboration and empathy on previous post.
07/13/2006
Mary "Curiously Strong" J. says:
an assertation that poster (who just made the effort to post) doesn't care enough to put any effort into it!
07/13/2006
livelife h. says:
Expression of astonishment
Gratitude for props
Blas comment about lack of reviews
Unabashed solicitation for lunch dates
Semicolon capital P
07/13/2006
P h i L "not full" h. says:
neurotically confident accidental admission of personal insecurity with a rhetorical question regarding how attractive I appear to be in online photos
07/13/2006
Stinky M. says:
"you're so cool", "no, YOU are so cool" posts by two ass kissing yelp regulars.
07/13/2006
Kirsten "Dorkbot 3000" Q. says:
Really late incomplete one line sent long after anyone's still reading the thread.
07/13/2006
livelife h. says:
Correction of spelling error of previous post
Incorrect spelling = correct spelling
Silly grin
07/13/2006
Mick F. says:
Innocent chiding about spelling error, using it in an amusing way in a sentence.
Affirmation that the post was comprehended nonetheless.
An aside comment of daily career ennui.
07/13/2006
michelle "champagne bubblehead" i. says:
7+ full paragraphs describing in every excrutiating detail of food texture, ingredients used, cost of each menu item, how much they tipped, what the server was wearing, how clean the silverwear was and on and on and on.
ended with scientific analysis of how each star was earned.
07/13/2006
livelife h. says:
Gratitude for instructions on how to write a review
Capital L Capital O Capital L
07/13/2006
livelife h. says:
Firm comment concerning intent to get back to work
Equally firm comment that work will begin right after lunch
07/13/2006
Dave S. says:
Time-honored incendiary generalization about failings of opposite sex.
Laughing noises in all caps with multiple exclamation points.
07/13/2006
jay h. says:
Disclaimer
Racist and sexist remark.
Mention of growing up in a diverse neighborhood.
and a comment on the original post as well as a statement against all the unnecessary tangential remarks.
07/13/2006
Cassio P. says:
Elegantly worded statement disguising sexual innuendo.
07/13/2006
megan w. says:
Glib expression of disdain for this pedestrian argument.
Thinly veiled self-promotion.
07/13/2006
Greg L. says:
Change of subject.
Expression of remorse for hijacking thread.
07/13/2006
jay h. says:
Snide comment regarding previous sexual innuendo.
As well as a comment regarding the drastic change of overall quality of Yelp and a sad yearning of Yelp days of yore.
07/13/2006
Art D. says:
Double post
07/13/2006
Art D. says:
Double post
07/13/2006
Stupid F. says:
Request for hangover cure.
07/13/2006
Art D. says:
Apology for double post
07/13/2006
Peter M. says:
Engaging in conversations with appetizers.
07/13/2006
Audrey J. says:
Much too late laundry list of why San Francisco is far superior to the aforementioned cities cited for geographic comparison.
Apology for possibly beginning another San Francisco v. New York debate.
07/13/2006
kerbot t. says:
Expression of sincere desire for "Best of Yelp Talk" voting button (a la Craigslist).
07/13/2006
Greg L. says:
First resurection of exhausted topic to add an already expressed opinion.
07/13/2006
megan w. says:
Beating a dead horse.
07/13/2006
Brian J. says:
Gratuitous disagreement with the apparent consensus in order to seem sophisticated and free-thinking.
07/13/2006
This post was removed because the yelper who wrote it has closed their Yelp account and is no longer a registered yelper.
07/13/2006
Dan V. says:
"out-of-nowhere reference to which martial arts technique would be the best to use in random social observation cited above"
07/13/2006
Daya "Itty Bitty" C. says:
"re-analyzing of thread, personal blah blah, positive reassuring statement--emoticon"-- spell check......
07/13/2006
Cornelius "Apuleius" S. says:
democratization of publshing incompleat wthout spell check and an editor to tell you when humor falls flat.
educated people, bored at work or home
immitation: flattery or mockery?
; p (*) : (
07/13/2006
Cassio P. says:
Quote from other user.
SA==)
Bitter rant.
07/13/2006
Cornelius "Apuleius" S. says:
when stalking a sentry, approach low from behind, grab face covering nose and mouth pulling chin up for quick reverse grip cut.
07/13/2006
nicole "Nic" c. says:
you're so hot.
exclamation points!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
07/13/2006
sean b. says:
non sequitur thoughts of obscure illumination are so vacuously fulfilling
07/13/2006
Trixie J. says:
Warning about Medicine Eatstation.
07/13/2006
Jason B. says:
All your base are belong to us.
07/13/2006
Tim G. says:
overshare that generates sympathy amongst 2 or 3 hardcore yelpers
07/13/2006
CINDY K. says:
Insult/derision towards a long-time-yelper and subsequent bandwagon-jumping-on in defense of long-time-yelper by other yelpers
07/13/2006
CAKE E. says:
intentionally off topic comment. apologies. *feigned return to another thread topic*
07/13/2006
CAKE E. says:
ass kiss you're so funny comment to the above.
07/14/2006
Dave S. says:
Positive comment on thread lack of topic. Ass kiss to original poster for supporting interminable rambling..
Exclamatory acronym and expression of surprise at thread length.
Ironic use of hip-hop slang as signature.
07/14/2006
David D. says:
Marginally relevant humorous anecdote.
07/14/2006
Cornelius "Apuleius" S. says:
i
mu
stg
otos
leepa
ndnotw
astemyt
imereply
ingtothis
threadsola
teatnight...
07/14/2006
GIR .. says:
Haiku (it's Friday!)
07/14/2006
JayChan H. says:
Just for the record
The weather today is slightly sarcastic with a good chance of
A. Indifference and
B. Disinterest in what the critics say
~P@TD
09/04/2006
David D. says:
Bored, dredged up bump to top of list.
09/04/2006
Todd E. says:
Ad hominum attack followed by irrelevant factiod that is supposed to support bogus opinion...
09/04/2006
Todd E. says:
Apology for misspelling
09/04/2006
Todd E. says:
Quote of Jessica's completely irrelevant response followed by a shout out to validate her existence and boost her self-esteem...all so that said poster can feel involved in the Talk Thread and validate themselves and boost their own self-esteem...
09/04/2006
Todd E. says:
Poster suddenly realizes after seeing dates of previous posts that thread is ancient and rails against people that dredge up dead old topics - expresses desire for thread to die even though the poster know that there continual posts will keep said thread at the top of the Talk list and therefore draw attention to it therefore guaranteeing that said thread will not die and that people will pay attention to said poster and boost their flagging sense of self-worth...
09/04/2006
GIR .. says:
Curt gripe about reviving old tired thread.
09/04/2006
Dawn "Elvis Has Left the Building" M. says:
Jessica M. sees your quote of her irrelevant comments, then quotes herself back again, and adds a new sentence about how she needs to douche because she had raunchy sex last night with multiple men.
10/18/2006
This post was removed because the yelper who wrote it has closed their Yelp account and is no longer a registered yelper.
10/18/2006
This user has been removed due to violations of the Yelp Terms of Service.
10/18/2006
Liza B. says:
darting in for the last word ~ only to disappear and then get ignored or thereby kill the thread unintentionally ; )
10/18/2006
Liza B. says:
wow it worked ~ sorry it was pretty funny, too. Very funny.
10/18/2006
Ed to the M. says:
pseudo-homosexual self-deprecating comment
clarification of personal heterosexuality
period period period
meaningless anecdote involving excessive imbibement, throwing in obligatory use of racial epithet describing those of oriental descent
request for acceptance and love
10/18/2006
Liza B. says:
thank god, Ed M., you saved me from my thread killing jinxed burgeoning rep. (i'm actually afraid to post this)
10/18/2006
Heidi "dotHeidi-ay" A. says:
declaration of newbie coolness by referencing inside jokes posted ad nauseum by old time, cliquey yelpers
usage of terms like "yelper" to denote quickness of sociological adaptation
random personal comment meant to introduce self without formally introducing self
usage of offensive terms to appear caustic and edgy
10/18/2006
This post was removed because the yelper who wrote it has violated the Yelp Terms of Service and is no longer a registered yelper.
10/18/2006
This post was removed because the yelper who wrote it has closed their Yelp account and is no longer a registered yelper.
10/18/2006
Patrick A. says:
Joke, ruined by embarrassing misspelling.
10/18/2006
Keane L. says:
FOUR WORDS CAPS LOCK
10/18/2006
Liza B. says:
scintillating observation that goes to the heart of the matter and resolves the issue for all parties involved. everyone is impressed and relieved.
10/18/2006
Brenda Kaye "B.K. Whopper" W. says:
Annoying effort to discredit one person's personal experience by posting own personal experience in a blatant attempt at one-upmanship.
10/18/2006
Charlene L. says:
newb innocently asks definition of meme
10/18/2006
H. Paul C. says:
true feigned poignancy
ripped off from one html document
Ctrl+V at
yelp.com
it's been done before.
10/18/2006
Keane L. says:
Flag threats. Irrational bouts of anger.
10/18/2006
Brenda Kaye "B.K. Whopper" W. says:
Self-affirmation of social-consciousness for:
a) not eating foie gras
b) not eating veal
c) not driving
d) having no children and therefore not contributing to population crisis
e) all of the above
followed shortly by outrage from carnivorous foie gras and veal-consuming, gas-guzzling car drivers with kids.
10/18/2006
Peter M. says:
Painful expression of social isolation by posting personal traumatic expeinces on talk threads to garnish empty suport from other socially isolated individuals.
10/18/2006
Charlene L. says:
fresh new yelper created in order to rebut remarks.
gets outed anyway.
10/18/2006
H. Paul C. says:
seriously, this isn't poetry hour
10/18/2006
H. Paul C. says:
haiku is a sham
five syllables, seven, five
anyone can do....
10/18/2006
GIR .. says:
Is anyone else still getting emails from this thread even though they have canceled the subscription? I can't seem to stop getting updates, please some admin cut me free.
10/18/2006
Brenda Kaye "B.K. Whopper" W. says:
Slightly modified tribute to those who have departed the Yelp site.
UGH LAMB PLEASE FLAG
BRILLIANT MORE PLEASE