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Title: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: Tom Scharpling on August 11, 2011, 12:30:31 PM
This is the official thread to keep track of who is banned and for how long.

If you are a potential banned person, add your name to the list below and I will reveal the length of your ban.

Tom.

John From Maplewood - two weeks
The Greggulator - two months
Dave from Knoxville - three weeks
Bonnaventure - three weeks

Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: Tom Scharpling on August 11, 2011, 04:37:47 PM
The potentially banned do not have to come here to request a sentencing. People are welcome to put names on the list and I will state how long they are banned for.

Tom.
Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: wood and iron on August 11, 2011, 04:38:41 PM
I'll go with the obvious: Spike.
Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: gravy boat on August 11, 2011, 05:10:26 PM
Tom, I do not think Michael K. of the Cynics posts here so please allow me to be his proxy.  Since he is not a regular--he is only semi-regular, I humbly testify that he deserves no ban. 
Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: Tom Scharpling on August 11, 2011, 05:49:47 PM
John From Maplewood - two weeks
The Greggulator - two months
Dave from Knoxville - three weeks
Bonnaventure - three weeks
Michael K. of the Cynics - NO BAN


Due to his unique stature, Spike will now submit to an audition period every twenty seconds. If he fails to provide a substantial amount of entertainment during any one twenty second period, he will be hung up on.
Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: yesno on August 11, 2011, 05:53:14 PM
Laurie from Miami
Kid who sounds like he's calling from a bathroom
Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: Tom Scharpling on August 11, 2011, 06:06:24 PM
John From Maplewood - two weeks
The Greggulator - two months
Dave from Knoxville - three weeks
Bonnaventure - three weeks
Michael K. of the Cynics - NO BAN
Laurie from Miami - ten weeks
James from the bathroom - three weeks

Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: The H-Man on August 11, 2011, 06:10:22 PM
What about me, Tom?  I will accept whatever you give.
Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: around the bend on August 11, 2011, 06:12:21 PM
Mike in Manhattan
Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: around the bend on August 11, 2011, 06:14:36 PM
Frank in Weehawken too
Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: franknbeats on August 11, 2011, 06:16:35 PM
Julie from Cincinnati.
Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: HispAfroCzech on August 11, 2011, 06:18:38 PM
Geneva from Brooklyn
Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: The H-Man on August 11, 2011, 06:20:42 PM
Geneva from Brooklyn

Geneva's not from Brooklyn.  Unless you mean someone different, which I doubt.
Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: betheboy on August 11, 2011, 06:22:18 PM
I call occasionally, how long before I can call again?
Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: JesseFromVegas on August 11, 2011, 06:23:54 PM
Tom will you allow non-regulars to beg for mercy on behalf of banned regulars?  If so, I would like to make my case Atticus Finch style for no ban on Jason from Huntsville.
Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: HispAfroCzech on August 11, 2011, 06:24:12 PM
Stupid me...yeah I'm referring to that Geneva.  My bad on that one.
Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: jimakaclark on August 11, 2011, 06:24:44 PM
Amadeus. and his gf too.
Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: HispAfroCzech on August 11, 2011, 06:25:18 PM
Tom will you allow non-regulars to beg for mercy on behalf of banned regulars?  If so, I would like to make my case Atticus Finch style for no ban on Jason from Huntsville.

Jason was granted a waiver from the ban already.
Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: bananagrabbers on August 11, 2011, 06:30:29 PM
Wackiman?  Z-Man?  Larry da Perv?
Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: JesseFromVegas on August 11, 2011, 06:37:28 PM
Tom will you allow non-regulars to beg for mercy on behalf of banned regulars?  If so, I would like to make my case Atticus Finch style for no ban on Jason from Huntsville.

Jason was granted a waiver from the ban already.

Oh good!
Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: cavorting with nudists on August 11, 2011, 07:05:18 PM
What about Larry the Perv, deah, although he's not that regular anymore deah.
Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: Tom Scharpling on August 11, 2011, 07:40:10 PM
John From Maplewood - two weeks
The Greggulator - two months
Dave from Knoxville - three weeks
Bonnaventure - three weeks
Michael K. of the Cynics - NO BAN
Laurie from Miami - ten weeks
James from the bathroom - three weeks
Mike In Manhattan - six weeks
Frank from Weehawken - five weeks
Geneva - three months (for writing me about this matter even though I explicitly said not to write me about it)
Julie from Cincinnati - NO BAN
Wally Wackiman - ten weeks
Z-Man - four months
Larry Da Perv - NO BAN
Amadeus - NO BAN
The H-Man - three weeks
Will Be the Boy - seven weeks
Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: betheboy on August 11, 2011, 07:46:50 PM

Will Be the Boy - seven weeks

Got it. I will quietly serve my sentence, listen and support the show and think of ways to contribute in a positive way once my ban has ended.

Judge Scharpling is tough but fair.
Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: meamsean on August 11, 2011, 07:52:25 PM
The Mike show side of me takes glee in sweet Geneva's 3 month ban alongside Larry D. Pervison's exemption!
Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: cavorting with nudists on August 11, 2011, 07:52:40 PM
Who will break the one-year mark?  The world holds its breath.
Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: Mr. Spacely on August 11, 2011, 08:09:39 PM
Tom giving Larry Da Perv a non-ban is his version of Jesus' "love your enemies" ethos.
Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: gravy boat on August 11, 2011, 08:23:31 PM

.... I will quietly serve my sentence . . .

I'm imagining these sentenced callers all serving time together.  Obviously, Wally would be the first to get shanked or burned.  I think Be the Boy goes crazy after being put in solitary by Warden AP Mike for refusing to eat 50 hard-boiled eggs. The demonic duo of Frank and Mike would rule the yard for a while but one of them would eventually backstab, I mean that literally, the other.  Ultimately, Laurie would be boss.  Yeah, money talks, especially in the joint.
Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: cavorting with nudists on August 11, 2011, 08:48:12 PM
Quote
Obviously, Wally would be the first to get shanked or burned turned out.
Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: DrCam on August 11, 2011, 08:54:56 PM
This is like the DC reboot, but if Superman was a weirdo who listened to Doo-wop.
Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: Greggulator on August 11, 2011, 09:36:38 PM
Are you still keeping the "No calling back-to-back weeks" thing you posted on Twitter? I think that's a great rule, too.
Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: samir on August 11, 2011, 09:42:29 PM
What's my sentence?
Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: Tom Scharpling on August 12, 2011, 12:09:24 AM
ohn From Maplewood - two weeks
The Greggulator - two months
Dave from Knoxville - three weeks
Bonnaventure - three weeks
Michael K. of the Cynics - NO BAN
Laurie from Miami - ten weeks
James from the bathroom - three weeks
Mike In Manhattan - six weeks
Frank from Weehawken - five weeks
Geneva - three months (for writing me about this matter even though I explicitly said not to write me about it)
Julie from Cincinnati - NO BAN
Wally Wackiman - ten weeks
Z-Man - four months
Larry Da Perv - NO BAN
Amadeus - NO BAN
The H-Man - three weeks
Will Be the Boy - seven weeks
Samir - two weeks
Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: Big Plastic Head on August 12, 2011, 12:29:01 AM
ohn From Maplewood - two weeks
The Greggulator - two months
Dave from Knoxville - three weeks
Bonnaventure - three weeks
Michael K. of the Cynics - NO BAN
Laurie from Miami - ten weeks
James from the bathroom - three weeks
Mike In Manhattan - six weeks
Frank from Weehawken - five weeks
Geneva - three months (for writing me about this matter even though I explicitly said not to write me about it)
Julie from Cincinnati - NO BAN
Wally Wackiman - ten weeks
Z-Man - four months
Larry Da Perv - NO BAN
Amadeus - NO BAN
The H-Man - three weeks
Will Be the Boy - seven weeks
Samir - two weeks

I would never tell Tom how to run his show but...Wow. Both of these surprise me.
Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: MaxFromQueens on August 12, 2011, 12:42:49 AM
I feel the need to ask, what ban have I been administered?
Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: Tom Scharpling on August 12, 2011, 12:45:32 AM
ohn From Maplewood - two weeks
The Greggulator - two months
Dave from Knoxville - three weeks
Bonnaventure - three weeks
Michael K. of the Cynics - NO BAN
Laurie from Miami - ten weeks
James from the bathroom - three weeks
Mike In Manhattan - six weeks
Frank from Weehawken - five weeks
Geneva - three months (for writing me about this matter even though I explicitly said not to write me about it)
Julie from Cincinnati - NO BAN
Wally Wackiman - ten weeks
Z-Man - four months
Larry Da Perv - NO BAN
Amadeus - NO BAN
The H-Man - three weeks
Will Be the Boy - seven weeks
Samir - two weeks
Max from Queens - three months
Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: MaxFromQueens on August 12, 2011, 12:55:18 AM
I'll bear the burden like a man, sir.
Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: SJK on August 12, 2011, 01:32:37 AM
I've never called, and would like to be included in the ban. Also, this thread should be included in TBS awards for best thread because of the 20 second rule for Spike. Amazing!
Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: Rasmussen on August 12, 2011, 01:37:56 AM

Will Be the Boy - seven weeks

Got it. I will quietly serve my sentence, listen and support the show and think of ways to contribute in a positive way once my ban has ended.

Judge Scharpling is tough but fair.
You are a gentleman, Will.
Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: daveB from Oakland on August 12, 2011, 01:41:19 AM
Tom giving Larry Da Perv a non-ban is his version of Jesus' "love your enemies" ethos.

I'm pretty sure Larry recently completed his "time served" on a fairly long ban.


Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: meamsean on August 12, 2011, 04:38:16 AM
I'm almost done with Free Darko's amazing Undisputed Guide to Pro Basketball, and all I can think of when I see that Spike rule is "7 seconds or less" Mike D'Antoni's philosophy that his offense should get off a good shot within 7 seconds of gaining possession. The Spike Rule is similarly "20 seconds or less" - if Spike doesn't take a good shot within 20 seconds of possession of the WFMU air, he's done.
Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: Paul DeLouisiana on August 12, 2011, 07:53:37 AM
Jen Kirkman?
Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: Sarah on August 12, 2011, 08:45:41 AM
Are you still keeping the "No calling back-to-back weeks" thing you posted on Twitter? I think that's a great rule, too.

I concur.
Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: Wes on August 12, 2011, 08:58:22 AM
Obviously, I respect Tom's definitive No Ban ruling, but I think Michael K of The Cynics should be on a 20 minute clock and have to earn each additional 20 minutes per call.
Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: AllSussedOut on August 12, 2011, 09:03:47 AM
Fredericks?
Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: Sarah on August 12, 2011, 09:25:50 AM
Obviously, I respect Tom's definitive No Ban ruling, but I think Michael K of The Cynics should be on a 20 minute clock and have to earn each additional 20 minutes per call.

Harsh but reasonable.
Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: Spike on August 12, 2011, 09:45:17 AM
John From Maplewood - two weeks
The Greggulator - two months
Dave from Knoxville - three weeks
Bonnaventure - three weeks
Michael K. of the Cynics - NO BAN


Due to his unique stature, Spike will now submit to an audition period every twenty seconds. If he fails to provide a substantial amount of entertainment during any one twenty second period, he will be hung up on.


It's fun to be unique.
Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: Pastor Josh on August 12, 2011, 10:23:29 AM
I'm not sure if I even count as a regular caller any more, but what about me?  Either as Pastor Josh or the updated Josh from Vincennes?
Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: JonFromMaplewood on August 12, 2011, 11:08:00 AM
James from Southeast PA? 

I am hoping the judgment is NO BAN because I'm in the middle of a research project in which I listen to see if he uses contractions in his speech.
Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: Jason from Huntsville, AL on August 12, 2011, 11:38:12 AM
James from Southeast PA? 

I am hoping the judgment is NO BAN because I'm in the middle of a research project in which I listen to see if he uses contractions in his speech.

Sorry, Jon, it appears that James (under the title "James from the Bathroom") got 3 weeks.

Also, I think the "no calls on consecutive weeks unless you have something BIG" is a good call and will be good for the show. And looking at that list, I'm filled with anticipation for how happy I'll be when those bans run out and I get to hear those voices again.
Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: KickTheBobo on August 12, 2011, 11:54:48 AM
(http://kickthebobo.com/banemall.jpg)
Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: Big Plastic Head on August 12, 2011, 12:00:49 PM
(http://kickthebobo.com/banemall.jpg)

Another triumph!
Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: Jeff in Seattle on August 12, 2011, 01:06:55 PM
Larry Da Perv - NO BAN

Justice has been served.
Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: betheboy on August 12, 2011, 01:35:15 PM
The question now is who will be the first person to call despite being banned. It sure won't be me.
Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: gravy boat on August 12, 2011, 01:42:52 PM
... looking at that list, I'm filled with anticipation for how happy I'll be when those bans run out and I get to hear those voices again.

This gloating is beneath you.
Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: JonFromMaplewood on August 12, 2011, 02:21:31 PM
James from Southeast PA? 

I am hoping the judgment is NO BAN because I'm in the middle of a research project in which I listen to see if he uses contractions in his speech.

Sorry, Jon, it appears that James (under the title "James from the Bathroom") got 3 weeks.

Also, I think the "no calls on consecutive weeks unless you have something BIG" is a good call and will be good for the show. And looking at that list, I'm filled with anticipation for how happy I'll be when those bans run out and I get to hear those voices again.

Duh. I had no idea that was the same James.

Agreed on the "consecutive weeks" thing.  I have not called in two consecutive weeks in years...even though it may feel like it to everyone else.
Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: MiddleBro on August 12, 2011, 02:48:29 PM

.... I will quietly serve my sentence . . .

Obviously, Wally would be the first to get shanked or burned.

Can I ask why, exactly, that's so obvious?  As for the suggestion of being "turned out", I really hope that's impying the adding of "inside" between those two words, as a fully puppet-based joke, and nothing worse than that.


   -Zach (Big Z)
Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: MiddleBro on August 12, 2011, 02:59:17 PM
Also, just looking over at this, I am really wondering why I am, at least thus far, the absolute longest ban on this list.  Though calling for 2 or 3 consecutive weeks, recently, I have been absent (especially as myself) for quite some time.  Even Wally is not super-regular.  Even if my ban was shorter, more in line with the few weeks that most seem to be getting, it's not like I'd be counting the weeks/days/hours/minutes until mine was over, so I could hop back on the phone, right away. 

I work until 11:00 PM Eastern, and don't get home until the show's about to end, or already is, depending on the traffic.  I haven't been able to call, even when I may have wanted to, after seeing if I could tune in during some downtime at work.  I know this may come off as a little whining, but I'm mainly just confused as to why mine would be the longest, and I can't think of anyone who hasn't been included yet who would get a longer one.  Thanks for hearing me out.


   -Zach (Big Z)
Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: Hugman 3.0 on August 12, 2011, 03:18:24 PM
Also, just looking over at this, I am really wondering why I am, at least thus far, the absolute longest ban on this list.  Though calling for 2 or 3 consecutive weeks, recently, I have been absent (especially as myself) for quite some time.  Even Wally is not super-regular.  Even if my ban was shorter, more in line with the few weeks that most seem to be getting, it's not like I'd be counting the weeks/days/hours/minutes until mine was over, so I could hop back on the phone, right away. 

I work until 11:00 PM Eastern, and don't get home until the show's about to end, or already is, depending on the traffic.  I haven't been able to call, even when I may have wanted to, after seeing if I could tune in during some downtime at work.  I know this may come off as a little whining, but I'm mainly just confused as to why mine would be the longest, and I can't think of anyone who hasn't been included yet who would get a longer one.  Thanks for hearing me out.


   -Zach (Big Z)

I see a John Bender/Vice Principal Vernon situation brewing.
Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: Jason from Huntsville, AL on August 12, 2011, 03:27:15 PM
... looking at that list, I'm filled with anticipation for how happy I'll be when those bans run out and I get to hear those voices again.

This gloating is beneath you.

So is your making feel bad about doing it!

(For real, though, I meant what I said. No gloat intended.)
Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: Tom Scharpling on August 12, 2011, 03:30:19 PM
Revised sentencing:

John From Maplewood - two weeks
The Greggulator - two months
Dave from Knoxville - three weeks
Bonnaventure - three weeks
Michael K. of the Cynics - NO BAN
Laurie from Miami - ten weeks
James from the bathroom - three weeks
Mike In Manhattan - six weeks
Frank from Weehawken - five weeks
Geneva - three months (for writing me about this matter even though I explicitly said not to write me about it)
Julie from Cincinnati - NO BAN
Wally Wackiman - ten weeks
Z-Man - four months PLUS ONE ADDITIONAL WEEK
Larry Da Perv - NO BAN
Amadeus - NO BAN
The H-Man - three weeks
Will Be the Boy - seven weeks
Samir - two weeks
Max from Queens - three months
Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: Paul DeLouisiana on August 12, 2011, 03:31:14 PM
So is your making feel bad about do it!

I've read this ten times and still can't make it work.
Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: Jason from Huntsville, AL on August 12, 2011, 03:45:57 PM
So is your making feel bad about doing it!

I've read this ten times and still can't make it work.

That's because my brain outran my fingers. Look above and see if that works better.

I should have an editor.
Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: Lawrence Orbach on August 12, 2011, 04:38:49 PM
I can't believe I'm working as 'throw under bus-ser'....but here it goes:

Maggie from Brooklyn? (always Quality Calls)

and an AMEN! to the Bonneventure ban.
Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: Hugman 3.0 on August 12, 2011, 05:14:49 PM
Revised sentencing:

Z-Man - four months PLUS ONE ADDITIONAL WEEK


told ya so.
Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: Sarah on August 12, 2011, 05:39:08 PM
So is your making me feel bad about doing it!

I've read this ten times and still can't make it work.

That's because my brain outran my fingers. Look above and see if that works better.

I should have an editor.

Ahem.
Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: Jason from Huntsville, AL on August 12, 2011, 05:55:13 PM

I should have an editor.

Ahem.

I'm sure I can't afford you.
Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: mackro on August 12, 2011, 05:57:55 PM
What's my ban?
Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: MiddleBro on August 12, 2011, 06:03:03 PM
Revised sentencing:

Z-Man - four months PLUS ONE ADDITIONAL WEEK


told ya so.

Okay, NOW I get it.  I thought it was Animal House, at first, then realized it was The Breakfast Club, but I didn't see the connection.  Seeing this response reminded me of what that situation might have been, so I can kinda see it, now.  I've only seen either of those movies, so much, and maybe never in full.


   -Zach (Big Z)
Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: Sarah on August 12, 2011, 06:09:08 PM

I should have an editor.

Ahem.

I'm sure I can't afford you.

I'm retired, in any case.  I threw in that "me" for free because I'm generous that way.
Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: fonpr on August 12, 2011, 06:12:49 PM


Okay, NOW I get it.  I thought it was Animal House, at first, then realized it was The Breakfast Club, but I didn't see the connection.  Seeing this response reminded me of what that situation might have been, so I can kinda see it, now.  I've only seen either of those movies, so much, and maybe never in full.


   -Zach (Big Z)

So is your making feel bad about do it?

Warning - while you were typing a new reply has been posted. You may wish to review your post.

Nah
Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: Jason from Huntsville, AL on August 12, 2011, 06:28:02 PM
I'm retired, in any case.  I threw in that "me" for free because I'm generous that way.

Thank you for the pro bono, Sarah.
Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: Sarah on August 12, 2011, 06:30:06 PM
No, thank you for not calling me a grammar nazi.
Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: MiddleBro on August 12, 2011, 06:52:30 PM


Okay, NOW I get it.  I thought it was Animal House, at first, then realized it was The Breakfast Club, but I didn't see the connection.  Seeing this response reminded me of what that situation might have been, so I can kinda see it, now.  I've only seen either of those movies, so much, and maybe never in full.


   -Zach (Big Z)

So is your making feel bad about do it?

Warning - while you were typing a new reply has been posted. You may wish to review your post.

Nah

Oh, Fredericks!  You're being as out there and confusing as always!  I wonder if you have a ban.  Better yet, I wonder if your soundboard has a ban.


   -Zach (Big Z)
Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: Hugman 3.0 on August 12, 2011, 07:43:08 PM
Revised sentencing:

Z-Man - four months PLUS ONE ADDITIONAL WEEK


told ya so.

Okay, NOW I get it.  I thought it was Animal House, at first, then realized it was The Breakfast Club, but I didn't see the connection.  Seeing this response reminded me of what that situation might have been, so I can kinda see it, now.  I've only seen either of those movies, so much, and maybe never in full.


   -Zach (Big Z)

You mess with the bull, young man...
We just need Laurie to pipe in once you've gotten your ban up to six months with "STOP!"
Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: Hugman 3.0 on August 12, 2011, 07:45:00 PM
Eat My Shorts Scene - The Breakfast Club Movie (1985) - HD (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bTeYncx1xmI#ws)
Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: Eric Fishlegs on August 12, 2011, 10:43:40 PM
John From Maplewood - two weeks
The Greggulator - two months
Dave from Knoxville - three weeks
Bonnaventure - three weeks
Michael K. of the Cynics - NO BAN


Due to his unique stature, Spike will now submit to an audition period every twenty seconds. If he fails to provide a substantial amount of entertainment during any one twenty second period, he will be hung up on.


It's fun to be unique.

Spike, you should tell Tom the story you told on Shut Up, Weirdo a few weeks back about the fight you got into on the train. That should get you at least a minute.

I've never called in, but now I kind of want to just so I can get banned like everyone else.
Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: buffcoat on August 13, 2011, 12:08:04 AM
Years later, Gleason Jones' passing is still a very small knife-wound in the old ticker.
Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: Hugman 3.0 on August 13, 2011, 12:33:15 AM
Years later, Gleason Jones' passing is still a very small knife-wound in the old ticker.
http://www.recidivism.org/2006/06/beardo_meets_el_goodo.html (http://www.recidivism.org/2006/06/beardo_meets_el_goodo.html)
Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: MiddleBro on August 13, 2011, 08:57:08 AM
Revised sentencing:

Z-Man - four months PLUS ONE ADDITIONAL WEEK


told ya so.

Okay, NOW I get it.  I thought it was Animal House, at first, then realized it was The Breakfast Club, but I didn't see the connection.  Seeing this response reminded me of what that situation might have been, so I can kinda see it, now.  I've only seen either of those movies, so much, and maybe never in full.


   -Zach (Big Z)

You mess with the bull, young man...
We just need Laurie to pipe in once you've gotten your ban up to six months with "STOP!"

I'm not sure how much bull-messing I was doing.  Just confused and looking for some logic where perhaps there is none.  I'm just kind of genuinely upset about this, and I don't know why mine's the longest when I can probably count the total number of times I've called as myself, in the years I've been listening, on two hands.  I could go on, but I know I'll just get more time and no real explanation.  Aside from that, I'm losing you on what you mean about Laurie.


   -Zach (Big Z)
Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: emma on August 13, 2011, 10:47:26 AM
Do I have a ban? (I don't really call that much anymore but better safe than sorry.)
Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: Sarah on August 13, 2011, 10:49:33 AM
Hell, I checked, and I've barely called at all.
Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: Racan on August 13, 2011, 01:39:44 PM
Can't help but liken this to Stalin's Red Army Purges of the late 1930s. Hope Tom doesn't get blitzed with bad callers while opening up a vulnerable pocket in the airwaves. Whatever. Must always support Generalissimo Scharpling!
Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: KickTheBobo on August 13, 2011, 02:48:43 PM
ALL HAIL THE MAD QUEEN!

(http://kickthebobo.com/madqueen.jpg)

Really: if you are upset at a banning/ ban time, I think it might be time to reassess where this fun radio show fits into your life. If anyone feels that they are entitled to any certain amount of call time AT ALL, then that is just plain selfish in my book. I bet there are countless wonderful weirdos out there who probably just don't call in b/c the the lines are jammed with regulars.

If you listen back through the archives, there really are some magical moments that occur with some one-shot callers.

Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: Sarah on August 13, 2011, 02:53:58 PM
Hear, hear!
Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: Racan on August 13, 2011, 03:59:02 PM
Agreed. I'm definitely excited to listen. I always appreciate Tom's efforts to periodically change the direction of the show.
Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: Greggulator on August 13, 2011, 05:28:55 PM
ALL HAIL THE MAD QUEEN!

(http://kickthebobo.com/madqueen.jpg)

Really: if you are upset at a banning/ ban time, I think it might be time to reassess where this fun radio show fits into your life. If anyone feels that they are entitled to any certain amount of call time AT ALL, then that is just plain selfish in my book. I bet there are countless wonderful weirdos out there who probably just don't call in b/c the the lines are jammed with regulars.

If you listen back through the archives, there really are some magical moments that occur with some one-shot callers.

I 100000000000% endorse this statement. It's a comedy show! It's been great to have been a part but it will be great to not call in. The show was my favorite thing in comedy before I called for the first time, it's still my favorite thing in comedy now, and it will be my favorite thing in comedy afterwards. I have no entitlements to any time on this show whatsoever.

It was a huge thrill when Tom mentioned my dumb little podcast on the show and to get involved in the protege race. And it's been really funny to hear Tom suggest people pants me at a listening party. It's been super fun to call in and to be a part of this thing... but it's also a lot of fun to listen without taking part. (And listening the next day at work really helps me get through the day and avoid my annoying co-workers.)

It's also a study of the power of "less is more." I think I can come up with a few funny things of what's the topic every week. But I called in WAAAY too much during the whole protege thing and it sucked. I can totally get down with calling in once every few months.

And people who are banned can also take part in the greater Best Show community if they still want. There's the message board and Twitter. And if you feel the need to be funny in audio form, it's pretty easy to start your own podcast.

Gah! Why the hell would anyone get upset at this?
Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: dave from knoxville on August 13, 2011, 05:40:02 PM
IS anybody upset at this?
Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: Tom Scharpling on August 13, 2011, 05:40:44 PM
Yes. Far too many people are.
Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: CSW on August 13, 2011, 05:47:30 PM
Yes. Far too many people are.

Perhaps that is all the proof that this was a good idea?

Surely the only people that could be upset about not being on the show most weeks are Tom and the residents of Newbridge (and Mike.)
Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: Sarah on August 13, 2011, 05:59:45 PM
Yes. Far too many people are.

Perhaps that is all the proof that this was a good idea?


Yup.
Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: Eric Fishlegs on August 13, 2011, 06:00:18 PM
Revised sentencing:

Z-Man - four months PLUS ONE ADDITIONAL WEEK


told ya so.

Okay, NOW I get it.  I thought it was Animal House, at first, then realized it was The Breakfast Club, but I didn't see the connection.  Seeing this response reminded me of what that situation might have been, so I can kinda see it, now.  I've only seen either of those movies, so much, and maybe never in full.


   -Zach (Big Z)

You mess with the bull, young man...
We just need Laurie to pipe in once you've gotten your ban up to six months with "STOP!"

I'm not sure how much bull-messing I was doing.  Just confused and looking for some logic where perhaps there is none.  I'm just kind of genuinely upset about this, and I don't know why mine's the longest when I can probably count the total number of times I've called as myself, in the years I've been listening, on two hands.  I could go on, but I know I'll just get more time and no real explanation.  Aside from that, I'm losing you on what you mean about Laurie.


   -Zach (Big Z)

Maybe the point is that since you call in so rarely then a four month ban won't be such a big deal. Sort of like how if a pitcher is suspended from baseball he gets at least 5 days while a regular player might get one day for the same offense. Because the pitcher only pitches once every five days.

Otherwise just keep in mind that it's a comedy show and based on what I've seen most of Tom's bans appear to be more symbolic than anything. The Best Show is a dictatorship, not a democracy. Tom has never hid the fact that the whole thing is subject to his personal whims.
Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: not that clay on August 13, 2011, 09:54:22 PM
IS anybody upset at this?

No. It's fantastic. Even better than nixing the protege thing. Bring on the new callers! (But bring back Fredericks!)
Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: Hugman 3.0 on August 13, 2011, 10:28:56 PM
Revised sentencing:

Z-Man - four months PLUS ONE ADDITIONAL WEEK


told ya so.

Okay, NOW I get it.  I thought it was Animal House, at first, then realized it was The Breakfast Club, but I didn't see the connection.  Seeing this response reminded me of what that situation might have been, so I can kinda see it, now.  I've only seen either of those movies, so much, and maybe never in full.


   -Zach (Big Z)

You mess with the bull, young man...
We just need Laurie to pipe in once you've gotten your ban up to six months with "STOP!"

I'm not sure how much bull-messing I was doing.  Just confused and looking for some logic where perhaps there is none.  I'm just kind of genuinely upset about this, and I don't know why mine's the longest when I can probably count the total number of times I've called as myself, in the years I've been listening, on two hands.  I could go on, but I know I'll just get more time and no real explanation.  Aside from that, I'm losing you on what you mean about Laurie.


   -Zach (Big Z)

Big Z.
As Tom likes to tell you, and as a fellow person that takes things WAY too personally, I'm telling you: "RELAX" I'm making funnies here. 

And if you're going to make me explain a simple Breakfast Club reference to you even further, in the scene referenced, Claire, as played by the precocious Molly Ringwold (I so wish I knew her ranking on DFK's weird-ass math scale) implores John Bender (Judd Nelson in his finest hour) to stop pushing it after he pushed his sentence to two months.  So what I did, you see, in sticking with the idea that you are the John Bender in the scenario, I took another person in real life who is also in "detention" like in the movie-in this case, in a stroke of comedic genius, I assigned Laurie from Miami as the rich princess Claire.  This thing has fucking levels, man.
Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: Sarah on August 13, 2011, 10:52:29 PM
Hell, even I got that.
Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: dave from knoxville on August 13, 2011, 11:00:38 PM
Revised sentencing:

Z-Man - four months PLUS ONE ADDITIONAL WEEK


told ya so.

Okay, NOW I get it.  I thought it was Animal House, at first, then realized it was The Breakfast Club, but I didn't see the connection.  Seeing this response reminded me of what that situation might have been, so I can kinda see it, now.  I've only seen either of those movies, so much, and maybe never in full.


   -Zach (Big Z)

You mess with the bull, young man...
We just need Laurie to pipe in once you've gotten your ban up to six months with "STOP!"

I'm not sure how much bull-messing I was doing.  Just confused and looking for some logic where perhaps there is none.  I'm just kind of genuinely upset about this, and I don't know why mine's the longest when I can probably count the total number of times I've called as myself, in the years I've been listening, on two hands.  I could go on, but I know I'll just get more time and no real explanation.  Aside from that, I'm losing you on what you mean about Laurie.


   -Zach (Big Z)

Big Z.
As Tom likes to tell you, and as a fellow person that takes things WAY too personally, I'm telling you: "RELAX" I'm making funnies here. 

And if you're going to make me explain a simple Breakfast Club reference to you even further, in the scene referenced, Claire, as played by the precocious Molly Ringwold (I so wish I knew her ranking on DFK's weird-ass math scale) implores John Bender (Judd Nelson in his finest hour) to stop pushing it after he pushed his sentence to two months.  So what I did, you see, in sticking with the idea that you are the John Bender in the scenario, I took another person in real life who is also in "detention" like in the movie-in this case, in a stroke of comedic genius, I assigned Laurie from Miami as the rich princess Claire.  This thing has fucking levels, man.

"weird-ass"? Really?
Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: dave from knoxville on August 13, 2011, 11:17:11 PM
She's a 66.66

Ten best roles: 1) Sixteen Candles 2) Pretty in Pink 3) The Breakfast Club 4) Surviving 5) Strike it Rich 6) Packing It In 7) PK and the Kid 8) The Stand 9) Office Killer 10) Requiem for Murder

Peak period: 1983 - 1986

Neighborhood: Angie Dickinson, Carrie Fisher, Peter Gallagher, Christopher Guest, Yaphet Kotto, Oliver Platt
Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: buffcoat on August 13, 2011, 11:35:28 PM
I want to see a Yaphet Kotto-Molly Ringwald vehicle. 


Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: wood and iron on August 13, 2011, 11:47:08 PM
I love huge game-changing stuff like this. I'm getting the same feeling as I did at the end of season 3 of Lost.
Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: Jason from Huntsville, AL on August 14, 2011, 12:15:44 AM
I love huge game-changing stuff like this. I'm getting the same feeling as I did at the end of season 3 of Lost.

Larry: "Laurie! We gotta go back, dere!"

(Thanks for reminding me of one my most giddy TV moments ever.)
Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: betheboy on August 14, 2011, 02:49:29 PM
ALL HAIL THE MAD QUEEN!

(http://kickthebobo.com/madqueen.jpg)

Really: if you are upset at a banning/ ban time, I think it might be time to reassess where this fun radio show fits into your life. If anyone feels that they are entitled to any certain amount of call time AT ALL, then that is just plain selfish in my book. I bet there are countless wonderful weirdos out there who probably just don't call in b/c the the lines are jammed with regulars.

If you listen back through the archives, there really are some magical moments that occur with some one-shot callers.

I agree with this 100%. Anyone who is truly upset about the ban should take a deep breath and trust Tom on this because this is going to be GREAT for the show. I love all of the regular callers but I don't tune in for them. I listen every week and tell everyone I meet to do the same because of Tom (and Jon). I realize that every regular caller loves the show and just wants to be a part of it but opening the door for some new people is going to pay off. You never know when the next Spike is going to call in.
Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: buffcoat on August 14, 2011, 03:22:53 PM
I remember when Flooney stopped calling, I thought it would be the end of the show.
Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: MiddleBro on August 14, 2011, 03:24:59 PM
Hey Gang,
    After seeing all the follow-up, I just wanted to clarify something.  I am of the thinking that agrees with KickTheBobo, BeTheBoy, and maybe anyone else who is in agreement with them that goes by ____The_____.  My being upset was purely caused by the quantitative values of it all.  I think the notion of a "regular"-wide ban is a great idea to bring new listeners/callers into the fold, and none of the current regulars could become such if those that preceded them dominated the airwaves.  Yes, this is TOM'S SHOW, and he can do WHATEVER HE WANTS (within the confines of legal/radio-safe rules).

It's just that it started as six-months, across-the-board, and then became something else.  I didn't personally volunteer myself or Wally to be tossed into the singled out pile, as I felt that seeing that makes it more personal.  Bans have usually been something deserved/earned by doing something wrong, like cursing on the air or otherwise raising Tom's ire.  I figured I'd be included in this, as well as Wally would be, but it was just kind of baffling that I'd be the very longest, because it then came off as if I was the worst offender (of one sort of offense or another) of the whole lot, despite my very irregular calling pattern.

I'm perfectly fine, now, and I understand and appreciate all the points that have been made since I posted in this thread.  I simply used the forum to voice my opinion, as that's what it's for.  I kind of like the baseball analogy, as that at least makes sense to me, if that's a thing (I don't follow sports), even though it may not be worth the time and effort trying to make any sense of any of it.  There is ZERO entitlement, here, and I certainly don't think I'm better or more deserving of air-time than anybody else.  I've barely called as myself because I've never thought I'm that great of a caller, when Wally's not involved.  I thought the recent Comic-Con story, coupled with Anthony calling in (a complete surprise to me, orchestrated by H-Man), was a really great and fun one, reminiscent of other tales of self-deprication/embarrassment that have gotten laughs on the air, before.

Seriously, it's all good, now, and I'm sorry if I came off like a drama queen or anything like that.  The show and this loyal community of fans/followers/friends does mean a great deal to me.  Thanks for hearing me out, and I do appreciate the Breakfast Club reference, especially now that I understand where Laurie fits in.


   -Zach (Big Z)
Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: not that clay on August 14, 2011, 03:44:58 PM
Zach, you hosted the show, what, three times already? Plus in-studio appearances? No other caller has done that. You're just overexposed.
Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: MiddleBro on August 14, 2011, 05:53:17 PM
I wouldn't say overexposed, necessarily.  Besides, those were Wally, so when me and him are distinguished on the ban list, so must it be everywhere else, as I prefer.  Either way, it's all good and settled, now.  There is no beef/hash/whatever at all.


   -Zach (Big Z)
Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: One of the Few on August 14, 2011, 08:08:51 PM
All chumps angry or confused by the bannings should go back to AST and let the real ballers do what they do.
Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: buffcoat on August 14, 2011, 08:23:33 PM
Who is ASt?
Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: MiddleBro on August 14, 2011, 10:12:26 PM
Is that referring to the A Special Thing boards?  That is my only guess, not that I've ever been involved with them, over there.


   -Zach (Big Z)
Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: hardweek on August 14, 2011, 10:56:09 PM
Quote from: Kickthehobo
I bet there are countless wonderful weirdos out there who probably just don't call in b/c the the lines are jammed with regulars.

With the first post-purge show looming, anyone want to set the over/under line on the number "WFMU, you're on the air/Oh, hey, is this me?"s we can look forward to?
Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: JesseFromVegas on August 14, 2011, 11:05:48 PM
Hey now, I'm from AST and I'm 1000% for this ban.
Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: Wes on August 15, 2011, 09:51:37 AM
There should probably be a side bet on how long the first Spike call in this most recent round of Spike On The Clock lasts, too. I have really high hopes for this, as I think - though I could have my Spike Continuity wrong - the last round of Timed Spike eventually led us to the birth of Weirdos Exposed.

Personally, I'd like to see Spike show a sign of respect towards Tom's good faith move of not imposing a ban by coming up with a new greeting for his calls. Retiring "Heeeeeeeeellllllloooooooo" would be a dynamic sign of an exciting NewSpike Era, a Spike2.0.
Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: Steeley Chris on August 15, 2011, 10:34:25 AM
Personally, I'd like to see Spike show a sign of respect towards Tom's good faith move of not imposing a ban by coming up with a new greeting for his calls. Retiring "Heeeeeeeeellllllloooooooo" would be a dynamic sign of an exciting NewSpike Era, a Spike2.0.
"Heeeeeeeeellllllloooooooo, Tom" was way better that "Ahhh, Scharpling" or whatever he's been doing for the past year plus.
Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: Matt on August 15, 2011, 10:52:19 AM
There should probably be a side bet on how long the first Spike call in this most recent round of Spike On The Clock lasts, too.

I give it fourteen seconds.

I give "The Ban" about two weeks.
Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: cavorting with nudists on August 15, 2011, 11:07:51 AM
Also, time to trade in that Vincent Price laugh on a new model.  Perhaps a nervous, high-pitched giggle?
Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: betheboy on August 15, 2011, 12:11:07 PM
There should probably be a side bet on how long the first Spike call in this most recent round of Spike On The Clock lasts, too. I have really high hopes for this, as I think - though I could have my Spike Continuity wrong - the last round of Timed Spike eventually led us to the birth of Weirdos Exposed.

Personally, I'd like to see Spike show a sign of respect towards Tom's good faith move of not imposing a ban by coming up with a new greeting for his calls. Retiring "Heeeeeeeeellllllloooooooo" would be a dynamic sign of an exciting NewSpike Era, a Spike2.0.

I expect that Tom's intro of Spike will last longer than Spike's speaking portion of the call.
Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: not that clay on August 16, 2011, 11:51:23 AM
I expect that Tom's intro of Spike will last longer than Spike's speaking portion of the call.

Let's hope. A while ago Tom had me crying when he kept cutting Spike off during a super long Spike intro.
Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: stepheninchicago on August 17, 2011, 03:24:36 PM
Tom!

i hit you on twitter about this!

how long is my ban?

also anyone who is mad about this? they're putting their own priorities OVER the natural organic flow of the show.
Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: seaurchindestroy on August 17, 2011, 04:13:03 PM
i love the ban!
Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: Litiot on August 17, 2011, 05:10:10 PM
"No good you say? Well that's good enough for me, You're the same kind of bad as me"
  - Tom Waits

How long is Tom Waits banned for?
Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: Alex_from_the_woods on August 17, 2011, 06:44:18 PM
I haven't called since last December. Please sentence me to time served (8 months!).

This might seem pointless but I desperately need the kind of street cred that only time in the joint can provide. I'm begging, Tom.
Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: MikeInManhattan on August 18, 2011, 02:15:50 PM
50backflips is a snitch.
Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: DanFromBrooklyn on August 18, 2011, 02:22:56 PM
50backflips is the Henry Hill of the FOT.
Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: Spike on August 19, 2011, 10:04:05 AM
Time to lift the ban.
Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: Tom Scharpling on August 19, 2011, 10:21:53 AM
You are now banned for two months, straight up. No 20 second rule anymore for you.

Don't tell me how to do my show.

Tom.
Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: Kim Kelly on August 19, 2011, 10:38:11 AM
so nine weeks now??

oh well, i got my smiley piercing and can't stop smiling
Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: Kim Kelly on August 19, 2011, 10:42:28 AM
is ernesto banned??
Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: Crusherkc on August 19, 2011, 11:51:23 AM
You are now banned for two months, straight up. No 20 second rule anymore for you.

Don't tell me how to do my show.

Tom.

I was hoping this would happen. Oh happy day!  Goodbye SPUD!!

Love the list.  Like in Roman times when a new emperor would post a list of his enemies for which it he would take their properties and make it the duty of Roman citizens to kill.  Hail Scharpling!
Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: Keith Whitener on August 19, 2011, 04:54:41 PM
I contemplated breaking my self-imposed semi-perma-ban to request a doubling (or tripling of ban time). Not even on the air--just asking Mike to do it.
Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: Sam on August 19, 2011, 06:32:58 PM

Love the list.  Like in Roman times when a new emperor would post a list of his enemies for which it he would take their properties and make it the duty of Roman citizens to kill.  Hail Scharpling!

Augustus Scharpling: putting the 'pro' in 'proscription'.
Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: Hugman 3.0 on August 19, 2011, 07:11:56 PM
If the first half hour of this week's show (after the music, of course)is any indication, the ban was a wonderful idea. I haven't laughed as hard and out loud at the show in a while like I did when Tom was fantasizing about the buffet bouncers. 
Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: Wes on August 22, 2011, 09:50:57 AM
Last week, Tom said that if anyone broke the ban, everyone's ban would be doubled. I have a few questions, for clarification:

-Does this mean that if when Spike breaks his ban, everyone's ban will still be doubled?

-Will it be the original ban length that's doubled, or just the remaining time?

-Will the ban doubling multiply each additional time Spike breaks the ban?

-How long will it take the banned callers to team up, capture Spike, put him on trial with a Jury of the Banned and force Spike to cry out "Who knows what it's like to be moi?! "
Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: dave from knoxville on August 22, 2011, 05:04:45 PM
Last week, Tom said that if anyone broke the ban, everyone's ban would be doubled. I have a few questions, for clarification:

-Does this mean that if when Spike breaks his ban, everyone's ban will still be doubled?

-Will it be the original ban length that's doubled, or just the remaining time?

-Will the ban doubling multiply each additional time Spike breaks the ban?

-How long will it take the banned callers to team up, capture Spike, put him on trial with a Jury of the Banned and force Spike to cry out "Who knows what it's like to be moi?! "

He's already got a dungeon we can hold him in. Ewww.
Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: B_Buster on August 22, 2011, 09:12:55 PM
I will be strictly enforcing the ban on Spike. No more Mr. Nice Guy.
Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: thom on August 22, 2011, 10:40:57 PM
I love all these bans so so much.
Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: JonFromMaplewood on August 22, 2011, 11:13:00 PM
"Who knows what it's like to be moi?! "

This scared me because for a moment I thought that Tor Hershman and Spike had somehow joined together like some awful Voltron.
Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: JesseFromVegas on August 22, 2011, 11:47:24 PM
You know what I always say: Ban, roll on!
Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: Christina on August 23, 2011, 09:15:09 AM
"Who knows what it's like to be moi?! "

This scared me because for a moment I thought that Tor Hershman and Spike had somehow joined together like some awful Voltron.

Stay on groovin' safari, Lovey.
Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: Jason from Huntsville, AL on August 23, 2011, 09:22:43 AM
"Who knows what it's like to be moi?! "

This scared me because for a moment I thought that Tor Hershman and Spike had somehow joined together like some awful Voltron.

Stay on groovin' safari, Lovey.

DO NOT SPEAK THIS THING INTO BEING!
Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: Andrew from Chicago on August 23, 2011, 09:23:53 AM
The ban must persist- last week's show was G.O.A.T.
Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: Tom Scharpling on August 23, 2011, 11:01:26 AM
Auntie Christina -

That hybrid quote - and I refuse to repeat it - is so gross I am slapping you with a TEN MINUTE BAN starting now.

Tom.
Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: Christina on August 23, 2011, 12:25:29 PM
 :) ;) >:( :o :P :-X :-* :D

Moi is sent to the hoosegow and there are 25 year olds walking free??

 :o 8) ::) :P :-X :-* :'( ;D
Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: buffcoat on August 23, 2011, 02:41:02 PM
I always thought that Tor was the Armus-style evil goo left after the creation of Fredericks.
Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on August 25, 2011, 10:28:57 AM
Tom giving Larry Da Perv a non-ban is his version of Jesus' "love your enemies" ethos.

Larry has been kind of self-regulating in recent months (years?), so it makes sense...
Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: Crusherkc on August 25, 2011, 10:32:10 AM
BTW, I like Auntie Christina's icon.  That's how Spock would look if he played for the Red Sox.
Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: Christina on August 25, 2011, 01:32:31 PM
DID SOMEONE SAY STAR TREK??1!??

Actually no one did, I'm just distracted because I'm working on a contest over on a Trek fan site where I have to write a slash fiction story based on this still:

(http://thegentlemanblog.files.wordpress.com/2011/03/kirk-james-t-kirk-10041628-550-401.jpg)

My avatar's from the Mirror, Mirror ep where the some of the crew beam back on to the evil doppelganger Enterprise in an alternate universe. I think their evilness is inversely proportional to how fey their uniforms are.

(http://www.cumberlandspaceman.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/star-trek-tos-mirror-mirror.jpeg)



Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: JesseFromVegas on August 25, 2011, 01:41:59 PM
Sleeveless tunics are the most evil garment imaginable.  Everyone knows this.
Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: Tyrannosaurus Rocks on August 25, 2011, 01:57:36 PM
They thought it was the evil universe, but it just turned out to be the saucy universe. Meanwhile, in the Hoboverse:

(http://images.wikia.com/memoryalpha/en/images/b/ba/Riker_gone_mad.jpg)
Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: Christina on August 25, 2011, 02:41:22 PM
Love the saucy universe episodes. Was talking about this w/Sarah on the twitter earlier - In going through all the TOS eps for the first time in forever, I'd forgotten how many episodes take place on some planet where the aliens are wearing whatever costumes they can dig up in Paramount's costume department - the Thirties Planet, the Nazi Planet, etc etc.

I also love when the alien people are wearing costumes that look like they were made by Kirsten Dunst & Michelle Williams in the movie Dick:

(http://cage.p.tripod.com/images/c_maab.jpg)

(http://images1.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20090208072621/memoryalpha/en/images/thumb/b/b7/Losira.jpg/180px-Losira.jpg)

(http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20090206231146/memoryalpha/en/images/thumb/f/fa/Ekor.jpg/180px-Ekor.jpg)
Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: Tyrannosaurus Rocks on August 25, 2011, 03:16:56 PM
"No regular universe callers! Only 'Stalin Conquered South America' universe callers!"
Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: Racan on August 25, 2011, 07:07:51 PM
I went through a phase for a few years where every Halloween I dressed up as shaggy, crazy Riker from "Parallels". It's pretty easy. Just get a command red uniform and just constantly scream, "we won't go back, the Borg are everywhere!" A few years back I actually made a TNG fan film with some friends for the paltry sum of under $200 (Canadian), mostly through a green screen and strategic DVD-ripping. Some of you might find it amusing, or irritating. It's supposed to take place sometime during season five following the events of "Unification". There's an impostor, Romulan Spock featured, and we toyed with the idea of putting him in a goatee in tribute to the Mirror Universe from TOS, and as a hint to the audience.

Chains of Betrayal 1 of 5 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BR3brXthcxc#)
Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: Doctor Ninja on August 25, 2011, 08:04:35 PM
enjoying the ban on regulars. nice to hear random callers. like the early days of the show when anyone could get through.
Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: Christina on August 25, 2011, 10:00:35 PM
I'm laughing along with Racan's fanboy film more than I should probably admit - but it's because I'M A HUGE FLAMING DORK FOR STAR TREK!

srsly, it's pretty awesome what youse did with $200, cdn or otherwise.
Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: Racan on August 26, 2011, 02:42:46 AM
Thanks so much, Christina! No regrets, although I really wish we'd included a holodeck scene, as well as Guinan.
Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: Spike on August 26, 2011, 06:15:27 AM
You are now banned for two months, straight up. No 20 second rule anymore for you.

Don't tell me how to do my show.

Tom.

I was hoping this would happen. Oh happy day!  Goodbye SPUD!!

Love the list.  Like in Roman times when a new emperor would post a list of his enemies for which it he would take their properties and make it the duty of Roman citizens to kill.  Hail Scharpling!


DON'T GET USED TO IT, PET.
Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: Tom Scharpling on August 26, 2011, 07:15:39 AM
Three month ban for questioning me.

YOU DONT WIN. I WIN.
Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: Sarah on August 26, 2011, 10:45:50 AM
Thanks so much, Christina! No regrets, although I really wish we'd included a holodeck scene, as well as Guinan.

Loved it.  Particularly enjoyed Worf (especially his knife work) and Data.  Riker's manly posturing was hilarious.  Irish folk everywhere are offended.

RIP Franklin.
Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: Racan on August 26, 2011, 03:14:13 PM
Thanks, Sarah! That chains monologue was totally improvised by Worf. As for Chief O'Brien, our justification was that he drank pretty heavily with Dr. Bashir on DS9 during all of their weird holosuite adventures.
Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: Sarah on August 26, 2011, 03:28:12 PM
I thought you were just having fun with the "all the Irish are drunks" trope.

When I was a kid, I taught myself how to raise one eyebrow in part because of my crush on Spock.
Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: Anthony from Ireland on August 26, 2011, 06:20:38 PM
Maybe Pizza's Worst Nightmare will call in now.
Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: SkinnyKenny on August 27, 2011, 02:52:47 PM
I feel like i need one of those Freedarko pie charts to understand who's banned, how much and to an extent, the severity with which the ban was imposed  :D ... It was nice hearing some of the new callers; probably keeps AP Mike's call screening chops sharpened as well.
Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: narwhale on August 30, 2011, 10:16:02 AM
Maybe Pizza's Worst Nightmare will call in now.

Or Dumm Ape.
Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: JonFromMaplewood on August 30, 2011, 04:02:54 PM
Maybe Pizza's Worst Nightmare will call in now.

Or Dumm Ape.

Or Joey Levels.
Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: ChronoMojo on September 02, 2011, 12:31:13 PM
I wonder if the banned callers hate how much everyone seems okay with them being banned.

I didn't just open a new can of worms, did I?
Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: dave from knoxville on September 02, 2011, 05:44:43 PM
I wonder if the banned callers hate how much everyone seems okay with them being banned.

I didn't just open a new can of worms, did I?

I am doing fine so far, but thanks for asking!
Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: Greggulator on September 02, 2011, 07:26:40 PM
I wonder if the banned callers hate how much everyone seems okay with them being banned.

I didn't just open a new can of worms, did I?

I cry myself to sleep every night wishing that you would like me.
Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: mackro on September 02, 2011, 10:42:22 PM
Every time you don't call the show, you banned yourself for one week.
Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: oilcantim on September 02, 2011, 11:49:00 PM
You guys sound like a buncha Bitter Bettys.  You should try to be Upbeat Ursulas!
Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: Greggulator on September 03, 2011, 08:15:10 PM
I was thinking it would be hilarious in a wrestling heel sort of way to try and sneak on to double up everyone's suspension. But now I'm pretty sure I'd be hailed as a hero if I did that.
Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on September 03, 2011, 11:41:00 PM
Surely one of the regulars can rise to the challenge of sneaking on under an assumed identity. Once the ban thing clears up, assuming you aren't caught, you can come clean about it. Everybody will have some laughs, no harm done.
Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: fletcher munson on September 05, 2011, 10:44:55 AM
I love all kinds of bans - I guess I just like music in general.
Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: buffcoat on September 05, 2011, 12:58:33 PM
The ban lifts tomorrow for ohn (sic) from Maplewood and Samir, yes?

Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: buffcoat on September 05, 2011, 01:04:22 PM
I listened to the 8/9 archive, and I was aware of the announcement of the Ban, but I think I somehow missed the on-air announcement.  At what time during the show is the Ban issued?
Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: zephir on September 08, 2011, 02:17:54 AM
seems like, when people get added to the intro (historically speaking), they call less (or completely disappear). I used to think this happened organically. But now I see the hidden hand of tom and all its workings. Man, i wish I coulda been banned. Oh also, found this on that other forum:

Dear Mr Scharpling,

We accept the fact that we had to sacrifice several tuesdays in detention for whatever it is that we did wrong. But we think you're crazy to make us not call in and tell you who we think we are. You see us as you want to see us: in the simplest terms and the most convenient definitions. But what we found out is that each one of us is

a puppet
and a weirdo
a librarian in training
and a ufc enthusiast
podcast trash
and a rockstar.

Does that answer your question?

Sincerely yours, The Regulars Club.
Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: Paul DeLouisiana on September 08, 2011, 01:30:49 PM
seems like, when people get added to the intro (historically speaking), they call less (or completely disappear). I used to think this happened organically. But now I see the hidden hand of tom and all its workings. Man, i wish I coulda been banned. Oh also, found this on that other forum:

Dear Mr Scharpling,

We accept the fact that we had to sacrifice several tuesdays in detention for whatever it is that we did wrong. But we think you're crazy to make us not call in and tell you who we think we are. You see us as you want to see us: in the simplest terms and the most convenient definitions. But what we found out is that each one of us is

a puppet
and a weirdo
a librarian in training
and a ufc enthusiast
podcast trash
and a rockstar.

Does that answer your question?

Sincerely yours, The Regulars Club.

It's time for you to get a life man.
Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: Blobb on September 08, 2011, 10:27:43 PM
Love the saucy universe episodes. Was talking about this w/Sarah on the twitter earlier - In going through all the TOS eps for the first time in forever, I'd forgotten how many episodes take place on some planet where the aliens are wearing whatever costumes they can dig up in Paramount's costume department - the Thirties Planet, the Nazi Planet, etc etc.

I also love when the alien people are wearing costumes that look like they were made by Kirsten Dunst & Michelle Williams in the movie Dick:

(http://cage.p.tripod.com/images/c_maab.jpg)

(http://images1.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20090208072621/memoryalpha/en/images/thumb/b/b7/Losira.jpg/180px-Losira.jpg)

(http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20090206231146/memoryalpha/en/images/thumb/f/fa/Ekor.jpg/180px-Ekor.jpg)

DJO - Happy in Paraguay (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=414TmP12WAU#)

Sticking to the non-sequitur Star Trek business.
Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on September 08, 2011, 10:41:06 PM
I heard on Twitter that today is Star Track's birthday! Happy birthday, Star Track!
Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: JonFromMaplewood on September 09, 2011, 12:04:21 AM
The ban lifts tomorrow for ohn (sic) from Maplewood and Samir, yes?

I'd prefer not to be the first banned person to call in, even if my ban has officially lifted.  Samir, are you feeling the same way?
Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: Greggulator on September 09, 2011, 01:25:26 PM
I'm totally making "My brother Chris Gethard can beat up your honor student" bumper stickers.
Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: Charles Arrington on September 09, 2011, 01:52:08 PM
seems like, when people get added to the intro (historically speaking), they call less (or completely disappear). I used to think this happened organically. But now I see the hidden hand of tom and all its workings. Man, i wish I coulda been banned. Oh also, found this on that other forum:

Dear Mr Scharpling,

We accept the fact that we had to sacrifice several tuesdays in detention for whatever it is that we did wrong. But we think you're crazy to make us not call in and tell you who we think we are. You see us as you want to see us: in the simplest terms and the most convenient definitions. But what we found out is that each one of us is

a puppet
and a weirdo
a librarian in training
and a ufc enthusiast
podcast trash
and a rockstar.

Does that answer your question?

Sincerely yours, The Regulars Club.

It's time for you to get a life man.

HAHAHAHA  +1
Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: The guest show on September 15, 2011, 09:50:53 PM
I think the puppet guy should be allowed to call but only as the puppet. The last call he made he just complained about something, it sucked. Nice that Larry da perv isn't banned.
Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: Nicksy on September 16, 2011, 12:15:51 AM
I haven't posted here in about a year, but I just want to say how happy I am about the ban! Keep it going!
Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: narwhale on September 18, 2011, 01:59:33 PM
Once Wally's ban expires he should only be allowed to call in if he can press the phone buttons himself with his felt fingers. This could be a problem if Z-man only has an iPhone, though.
Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: MiddleBro on September 19, 2011, 10:07:47 PM
It's fleece, and he would probably never be able to call without at least a little assistance from me.  Is that what you really want?


   -Zach (Big Z)
Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: MiddleBro on September 19, 2011, 10:11:37 PM
I think the puppet guy should be allowed to call but only as the puppet. The last call he made he just complained about something, it sucked. Nice that Larry da perv isn't banned.

The last time I called, I told a story about my time at Comic-Con, how I messed up big time, and was able to laugh at myself about it, along with Tom and listeners.  It lead to the directory of the documentary calling in and getting some good laughs out of his back-and-forth with Tom about sending him a copy, all building to the 3(?)-way Heave Ho.  I was not complaining about anything, as I recall, and honestly, I feel it may have been my best call as myself, ever.


   -Zach (Big Z)
Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: The guest show on September 20, 2011, 02:09:04 AM
Well i thought that it was very longwinded and without much point (yes you  wanted to see captain america before the showing of the doc and that was a bit of a bad call as mentioned in the show but come on you don't need such a long story to say that) and i thought you were taking yourself too seriously, like not wanting to be called the z-man anymore. Funny first, that's what Tom always says.
Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: The guest show on September 20, 2011, 02:12:07 AM
Also i recall some much whinier call where you're also calling as yourself and you talked about getting married. what was the joke there.
Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: JesseFromVegas on September 20, 2011, 11:35:26 AM
My goodness, you're still at it!  A for effort, I suppose.
Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: The guest show on September 20, 2011, 11:38:10 AM
still waiting for the banhammer.
Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: JesseFromVegas on September 20, 2011, 11:49:23 AM
Absolutely adorable.  Keep speaking truth to power, son!
Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: Christina on September 20, 2011, 12:20:54 PM
still waiting for the banhammer.

Good bye.
Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: JonFromMaplewood on September 20, 2011, 12:41:50 PM
still waiting for the banhammer.

Good bye.

You're doing God's work, Christina.
Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: Paul DeLouisiana on September 20, 2011, 01:37:56 PM
still waiting for the banhammer.

Good bye.

When you ban him, qare you banning his IP?
Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: Christina on September 20, 2011, 01:47:10 PM
Yes, and his mother's IP, and his father's IP, and his dog's IP, and any of his future children's IPs!
Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: effecT on September 20, 2011, 02:15:32 PM
future children's

That is not gonna happen...
Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: Spike on October 05, 2011, 12:21:19 PM
seems like, when people get added to the intro (historically speaking), they call less (or completely disappear). I used to think this happened organically. But now I see the hidden hand of tom and all its workings. Man, i wish I coulda been banned. Oh also, found this on that other forum:

Dear Mr Scharpling,

We accept the fact that we had to sacrifice several tuesdays in detention for whatever it is that we did wrong. But we think you're crazy to make us not call in and tell you who we think we are. You see us as you want to see us: in the simplest terms and the most convenient definitions. But what we found out is that each one of us is

a puppet
and a weirdo
a librarian in training
and a ufc enthusiast
podcast trash
and a rockstar.

Does that answer your question?

Sincerely yours, The Regulars Club.

It's time for you to get a life man.

HAHAHAHA  +1

I do not know who "the weirdo" is referring to, but it is definitely not MOI!!!
Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: Hugman 3.0 on October 05, 2011, 04:34:04 PM
"If this call does not go well you reset the ban for everyone."
Sorry everyone, but I think you gotta reset the ban. This isn't Vietnam. There are rules.
To all those wronged in this unfortunate incident, might I suggest bars of soap in pillowcases?


EDIT: I totally take it back.  Any call that compels Tom to suggest smoking a joint is a winner.
But I'd still recommend a Private Pile-type bunk party to ensure he doesn't put you all in jeopardy again.

Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: Kormod on October 05, 2011, 05:03:22 PM
As much as I want to say that Wally's feltdown merits a ban reset, it was oddly compelling and, in a weird way, the best call of the night; I say the ban should be left alone. I think Wally should, however, be forced to undergo some sort of humiliating experience as punishment for almost screwing over the other regulars. I suggest a 20 minute on-air Don Rickles-style roasting given by AP Mike and other Massa's regulars.
Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: Sarah on October 05, 2011, 05:39:02 PM
What time does Wally's call start?  I want to jump ahead to it.  (I will of course then listen to the earlier part of the show.)
Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: Kormod on October 05, 2011, 06:23:49 PM
What time does Wally's call start?  I want to jump ahead to it.  (I will of course then listen to the earlier part of the show.)

About the 2h30m mark, from what I remember. It's hard to miss; it lasts almost until the end of the show.
Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: MiddleBro on October 05, 2011, 06:48:14 PM
still waiting for the banhammer.

Good bye.

I know it was not for me, specifically, but after reading the newer stuff they wrote, thank you.


   -Zach (Big Z)
Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: buffcoat on October 05, 2011, 06:56:25 PM
I've enjoyed the ban, but listening to last week's show, some of those first time callers trying to do their own routines (Tom, what if you could trade the Best Show to do the opening theme to Coast to Coast to the tune of Rock Star? - one of the worst calls ever), I would enjoy the familiar sounds of some familiar callers.
Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: MiddleBro on October 05, 2011, 06:57:03 PM
As much as I want to say that Wally's feltdown merits a ban reset, it was oddly compelling and, in a weird way, the best call of the night; I say the ban should be left alone. I think Wally should, however, be forced to undergo some sort of humiliating experience as punishment for almost screwing over the other regulars. I suggest a 20 minute on-air Don Rickles-style roasting given by AP Mike and other Massa's regulars.

The call and the reasons behind it were not enough of a humiliating experience?  Either way, I appreciate the notions you suggest about the call.  It makes it easier to take.  I'll pass that sentiment on to Wally.  Additionally, I don't think any additional punishment is needed, especially if it's not reset, which is still to be determined, from what I understand.  You could say, by that logic, that Geneva would have deserved special punishment, as the ban was instituted after her call.  Of course, I would not say that, myself, as I view it as a general procedure used to mix up the show, as is/was Tom's will.


   -Zach (Big Z)
Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: Sarah on October 05, 2011, 06:58:13 PM
What time does Wally's call start?  I want to jump ahead to it.  (I will of course then listen to the earlier part of the show.)

About the 2h30m mark, from what I remember. It's hard to miss; it lasts almost until the end of the show.

Thank you.
Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: badgrammer on October 05, 2011, 07:43:53 PM
As much as I want to say that Wally's feltdown merits a ban reset, it was oddly compelling and, in a weird way, the best call of the night; I say the ban should be left alone. I think Wally should, however, be forced to undergo some sort of humiliating experience as punishment for almost screwing over the other regulars. I suggest a 20 minute on-air Don Rickles-style roasting given by AP Mike and other Massa's regulars.

The call and the reasons behind it were not enough of a humiliating experience?  Either way, I appreciate the notions you suggest about the call.  It makes it easier to take.  I'll pass that sentiment on to Wally.  Additionally, I don't think any additional punishment is needed, especially if it's not reset, which is still to be determined, from what I understand.  You could say, by that logic, that Geneva would have deserved special punishment, as the ban was instituted after her call.  Of course, I would not say that, myself, as I view it as a general procedure used to mix up the show, as is/was Tom's will.


   -Zach (Big Z)

It was after Laurie's call. Check your records. Also, please stop mentioning me. It is not helping either one of us, k?
Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: MiddleBro on October 05, 2011, 09:50:29 PM
As much as I want to say that Wally's feltdown merits a ban reset, it was oddly compelling and, in a weird way, the best call of the night; I say the ban should be left alone. I think Wally should, however, be forced to undergo some sort of humiliating experience as punishment for almost screwing over the other regulars. I suggest a 20 minute on-air Don Rickles-style roasting given by AP Mike and other Massa's regulars.

The call and the reasons behind it were not enough of a humiliating experience?  Either way, I appreciate the notions you suggest about the call.  It makes it easier to take.  I'll pass that sentiment on to Wally.  Additionally, I don't think any additional punishment is needed, especially if it's not reset, which is still to be determined, from what I understand.  You could say, by that logic, that Geneva would have deserved special punishment, as the ban was instituted after her call.  Of course, I would not say that, myself, as I view it as a general procedure used to mix up the show, as is/was Tom's will.


   -Zach (Big Z)

It was after Laurie's call. Check your records. Also, please stop mentioning me. It is not helping either one of us, k?

Sorry about that.  I didn't mean anything by it.


   -Zach (Big Z)
Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: B_Buster on October 05, 2011, 10:59:37 PM
First Hatch, now Geneva. Who will MiddleBro/Wally (alas, there is no difference now as proven by the failing Wally voice) throw under the bus next in his flailings?
Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: cavorting with nudists on October 05, 2011, 11:16:32 PM
I think I would not rate that a failed call because, while it was a bit of a flameout on Wally's part, it was not boring.  In fact, presumably without meaning to, it elicited both some of Tom's funniest apoplexies ("WHY IS IT CLEAR NOW??? IIIIT'S MUUUUFFFFLLLLED AGAAAAAIIIN!") and some of his deepest wisdom ("Yeah, fight, but fight for the right reasons." I enjoyed listening to it and therefore cannot really task Wally with derailing the show. In my listening history, psychodramas don't usually run this deep, at least with basically sympathetic callers.  I would say give him some humiliating task--maybe an essay, like with Amadeus--and let the other bans stay on course.
Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: Kormod on October 05, 2011, 11:17:58 PM
Wally, you're supposed to throw people under the bus on your way up, not on your way down. Eve Harrington would not be proud.
Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: cavorting with nudists on October 05, 2011, 11:19:41 PM
Well, to quote Tom fave Tom Waits, "I don't care who I have to climb over on my way to the bottom."
Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: Greggulator on October 05, 2011, 11:22:45 PM
As much as I want to say that Wally's feltdown merits a ban reset, it was oddly compelling and, in a weird way, the best call of the night; I say the ban should be left alone. I think Wally should, however, be forced to undergo some sort of humiliating experience as punishment for almost screwing over the other regulars. I suggest a 20 minute on-air Don Rickles-style roasting given by AP Mike and other Massa's regulars.

I am one week away from my ban being lifted. There would be no person who "suffers" the most if the ban is reset.  However, I support the ban reset. The rules are the rules. I called in and STEPPED UP. I talked the talk and then walked the walked.  No one forced MiddleBro/Wally to call in. He came in with some sort of prepared response to my call and failed. Thus, a lesson should be learned via harsh discipline.
Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: dave from knoxville on October 06, 2011, 06:50:56 AM
As much as I want to say that Wally's feltdown merits a ban reset, it was oddly compelling and, in a weird way, the best call of the night; I say the ban should be left alone. I think Wally should, however, be forced to undergo some sort of humiliating experience as punishment for almost screwing over the other regulars. I suggest a 20 minute on-air Don Rickles-style roasting given by AP Mike and other Massa's regulars.

I am one week away from my ban being lifted. There would be no person who "suffers" the most if the ban is reset.  However, I support the ban reset. The rules are the rules. I called in and STEPPED UP. I talked the talk and then walked the walked.  No one forced MiddleBro/Wally to call in. He came in with some sort of prepared response to my call and failed. Thus, a lesson should be learned via harsh discipline.

Geez Greggulator, at least wink when you respond this way. What is this, professional wrestling? You got more braggadocio than Sarah Palin.
Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: dave from knoxville on October 06, 2011, 06:54:56 AM
<wink>
Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: Pregnant Pause on October 06, 2011, 09:09:39 AM
Maybe Dark Greggulator should be made Ban Commissioner a la Eric Bischoff. 
Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: masterofsparks on October 06, 2011, 09:23:20 AM
Wally's call was excruciating at times, but hearing Tom say "Smoke a joint" was maybe the funniest thing in the history of the program.
Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: effecT on October 06, 2011, 10:06:07 AM
Thus, a lesson should be learned via harsh discipline.
I think Spike is writing for the Greggulator now.
Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: Racan on October 06, 2011, 10:34:11 AM
I hope Gregg forms a heel stable and attempts to take over the Best Show like WCW's nWo attempted circa 1996.
Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: cavorting with nudists on October 06, 2011, 10:39:19 AM
Don't wanna become a nag on the subject, but I would define a failed call as one that doesn't give Tom anything to work with. Whatever else it did or didn't do, Wally's call can't be charged with that.
Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on October 06, 2011, 10:40:20 AM
Thus, a lesson should be learned via harsh discipline.
I think Spike is writing for the Greggulator now.

If Spike had written it, it would have been in red and scrolled across the screen.
Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: Greggulator on October 06, 2011, 11:06:16 AM
I said this in the Best/Worst thread. In that thread (and elsewhere on the board) I will be Gregg -- a nice, hopefully charming family man who enjoys comedy, baseball, wrestling, dogs, Survivor, Gilmore Girls, punk/indie rock and all things Philly/North Jersey.

However, here, I will unleash my dark side.

I hate breaking kayfabe like that.

(I hope that's okay! If not, just shoot me a message whoever!)

Now that's out of the way:

I would definitely entertain the thought of forming a stable but it must come under MY lead, being the true leader of men that I am. I also don't know if there's any parties who have the intellect, wit and panache that I bring to the table.

I also extended a hand to the vanquished puppet Wally Wackiman to join me and be rebuilt in my image. He denied my offer, thus he shall remain in purple ashes at the heel of my New Balance sneakers.
Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: Racan on October 06, 2011, 11:30:23 AM
If I ever called in enough that I actually made my presence felt I'd be the first to plead for entry, Gregg, but since I don't, maybe I'll settle for secretly financing your operation in the manner of Ted Dibiase when he briefly served as 'Trillionaire Ted', the nWo's 'fourth man'.
Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: Greggulator on October 06, 2011, 11:49:10 AM
A nWo style organization versus Southern Gentleman feud would be EPIC.
Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: fonpr on October 06, 2011, 11:53:22 AM
A nWo style organization versus Southern Gentleman feud would be EPIC.
Ya'll hear that boys?
Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: gravy boat on October 06, 2011, 12:13:15 PM
I said this in the Best/Worst thread. In that thread (and elsewhere on the board) I will be Gregg -- a nice, hopefully charming family man who enjoys comedy, baseball, wrestling, dogs, Survivor, Gilmore Girls, punk/indie rock and all things Philly/North Jersey.

However, here, I will unleash my dark side.

I hate breaking kayfabe like that.

(I hope that's okay! If not, just shoot me a message whoever!)

Now that's out of the way:

I would definitely entertain the thought of forming a stable but it must come under MY lead, being the true leader of men that I am. I also don't know if there's any parties who have the intellect, wit and panache that I bring to the table.

I also extended a hand to the vanquished puppet Wally Wackiman to join me and be rebuilt in my image. He denied my offer, thus he shall remain in purple ashes at the heel of my New Balance sneakers.

Can't you set up a new avatar and ID for the Dark Greggulator--or would that be a pain for logging in?

Great call from 2 shows ago- loved the "Jabroni"
Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: Paul DeLouisiana on October 06, 2011, 12:35:12 PM
Since the ban has been up, the show reminds me of how great it was back in the early '00s when there weren't many regulars. Tom hosts this show guys. He is the only voice that should be on our radio for more than five minutes.
Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: Racan on October 06, 2011, 12:50:45 PM
A nWo style organization versus Southern Gentleman feud would be EPIC.

Maybe the feud can culminate in a Hell in a Cell (Phone) grudge match. Hope you're all ready to take some 'big bumps'.
Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: B_Buster on October 06, 2011, 12:56:51 PM
A nWo style organization versus Southern Gentleman feud would be EPIC.

Maybe the feud can culminate in a Hell in a Cell (Phone) grudge match. Hope you're all ready to take some 'big bumps'.

I would prefer an Imbroglio in the Studio.
Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: Hugman 3.0 on October 06, 2011, 12:58:21 PM
The reason for the ban is a lot of the regular callers started taking ownership of the show, and the show was suffering for it. I'd say at least half of you are collateral damage.  So look inside yourself and figure out which you are. If you're the former, learn from it, if you're the latter, don't worry about it.  But everyone should stop taking it so goddamn personally.
There's a reason I've only called one and a half times in three plus years.

Also, Greggulator, I love the new you, however, you wouldn't stand a chance against the easy charm of The Southern Gentlemen. What they do is effortless.
Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: betheboy on October 06, 2011, 02:14:05 PM
Wally's call was excruciating at times, but hearing Tom say "Smoke a joint" was maybe the funniest thing in the history of the program.

I agree, "smoke a joint, do some blow" was a wonderful out of left field moment that seemed to confuse Wally.
Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: hardweek on October 06, 2011, 02:31:07 PM
Someone ge JJ Dillon and Jack Tunney on the phone: I wanna see The Southern Gentlemen vs The Nation of Greggulation top spot on the card.

NoG 4 Life.
Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: Sarah on October 06, 2011, 02:34:45 PM
That Tom suggested doing cocaine as a way to calm down is testament to his drug-free status.
Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: B_Buster on October 06, 2011, 02:52:52 PM
That Tom suggested doing cocaine as a way to calm down is testament to his drug-free status.

...or his comic genius.
Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: Dan of Orange on October 06, 2011, 03:25:21 PM
Darth Greg is mauling the competition again. I think Tom and all The Banned should go for one last Friendly's  visit and settled all issues.
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Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: Sarah on October 06, 2011, 05:26:24 PM
That Tom suggested doing cocaine as a way to calm down is testament to his drug-free status.

...or his comic genius.

Jeez, Mike, I was trying to help promote the family-friendly image.  Now you've introduced doubt into the punters' minds.
Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: MiddleBro on October 06, 2011, 05:57:09 PM
As much as I want to say that Wally's feltdown merits a ban reset, it was oddly compelling and, in a weird way, the best call of the night; I say the ban should be left alone. I think Wally should, however, be forced to undergo some sort of humiliating experience as punishment for almost screwing over the other regulars. I suggest a 20 minute on-air Don Rickles-style roasting given by AP Mike and other Massa's regulars.

I am one week away from my ban being lifted. There would be no person who "suffers" the most if the ban is reset.  However, I support the ban reset. The rules are the rules. I called in and STEPPED UP. I talked the talk and then walked the walked.  No one forced MiddleBro/Wally to call in. He came in with some sort of prepared response to my call and failed. Thus, a lesson should be learned via harsh discipline.

I don't think any "harsh discipline" would be necessary.  There are the previously stated consequences, and that is enough.  Wally didn't get nearly through all he wanted to say, as Tom could not get past the seeming issues with the voice and/or phone.  I don't fault him for this, but I'm just pointing it out.  If Wally said it all, and it was still regarded as a flameout, I'd hear you differently.  I have to agree with others who recognize the call for what it is.  We will see Tom's final ruling when he chooses to let us know.  You are really not nearly as great a caller as you'd like to believe due to one single call with a real message, amongst a sea of duds.


   -Zach (Big Z)
Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: Kormod on October 06, 2011, 06:08:37 PM
As much as I want to say that Wally's feltdown merits a ban reset, it was oddly compelling and, in a weird way, the best call of the night; I say the ban should be left alone. I think Wally should, however, be forced to undergo some sort of humiliating experience as punishment for almost screwing over the other regulars. I suggest a 20 minute on-air Don Rickles-style roasting given by AP Mike and other Massa's regulars.

I am one week away from my ban being lifted. There would be no person who "suffers" the most if the ban is reset.  However, I support the ban reset. The rules are the rules. I called in and STEPPED UP. I talked the talk and then walked the walked.  No one forced MiddleBro/Wally to call in. He came in with some sort of prepared response to my call and failed. Thus, a lesson should be learned via harsh discipline.

I don't think any "harsh discipline" would be necessary.  There are the previously stated consequences, and that is enough.  Wally didn't get nearly through all he wanted to say, as Tom could not get past the seeming issues with the voice and/or phone.  I don't fault him for this, but I'm just pointing it out.  If Wally said it all, and it was still regarded as a flameout, I'd hear you differently.  I have to agree with others who recognize the call for what it is.  We will see Tom's final ruling when he chooses to let us know.  You are really not nearly as great a caller as you'd like to believe due to one single call with a real message, amongst a sea of duds.


   -Zach (Big Z)

The puppet just needed more time to get across his points? I'm trying to remain a Wally fan, but it's getting hard.
Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: dave from knoxville on October 06, 2011, 06:19:23 PM
A nWo style organization versus Southern Gentleman feud would be EPIC.
Ya'll hear that boys?
He's right, if by epic he means "would last as long as the epic rock song Stairway to Heaven." It would take longer to mop up the ring when it was over than it would to mop up those kids.
Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: MiddleBro on October 06, 2011, 07:59:29 PM
As much as I want to say that Wally's feltdown merits a ban reset, it was oddly compelling and, in a weird way, the best call of the night; I say the ban should be left alone. I think Wally should, however, be forced to undergo some sort of humiliating experience as punishment for almost screwing over the other regulars. I suggest a 20 minute on-air Don Rickles-style roasting given by AP Mike and other Massa's regulars.

I am one week away from my ban being lifted. There would be no person who "suffers" the most if the ban is reset.  However, I support the ban reset. The rules are the rules. I called in and STEPPED UP. I talked the talk and then walked the walked.  No one forced MiddleBro/Wally to call in. He came in with some sort of prepared response to my call and failed. Thus, a lesson should be learned via harsh discipline.

I don't think any "harsh discipline" would be necessary.  There are the previously stated consequences, and that is enough.  Wally didn't get nearly through all he wanted to say, as Tom could not get past the seeming issues with the voice and/or phone.  I don't fault him for this, but I'm just pointing it out.  If Wally said it all, and it was still regarded as a flameout, I'd hear you differently.  I have to agree with others who recognize the call for what it is.  We will see Tom's final ruling when he chooses to let us know.  You are really not nearly as great a caller as you'd like to believe due to one single call with a real message, amongst a sea of duds.


   -Zach (Big Z)

The puppet just needed more time to get across his points? I'm trying to remain a Wally fan, but it's getting hard.

It's not about more time, as relates to the actual length of the call, as it took place.  I'm just saying it would have been maybe different if Wally got through everything, to see final reactions from the masses, as opposed to how it went, with the voice/phone issues getting in the way.


   -Zach (Big Z)
Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: Stan on October 06, 2011, 08:31:23 PM
You are really not nearly as great a caller as you'd like to believe due to one single call with a real message, amongst a sea of duds.


   -Zach (Big Z)

 Whoa, when did this place turn into fotchan?
Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: Jason from Huntsville, AL on October 06, 2011, 09:24:46 PM
A nWo style organization versus Southern Gentleman feud would be EPIC.
Ya'll hear that boys?
He's right, if by epic he means "would last as long as the epic rock song Stairway to Heaven." It would take longer to mop up the ring when it was over than it would to mop up those kids.

*The Alabammy Comet, roused from his nap on the front porch of the cabin, lifts his straw hat from his face. A few seconds later he gently smiles, shakes his head, puts the hat back over his eyes and commences snoring.*
Title: Re: THE BAN AND THE BANNED.
Post by: CSW on October 07, 2011, 04:49:06 AM

 Wally didn't get nearly through all he wanted to say,
   -Zach (Big Z)


Seriously guy, stop acting like the Puppet is a real person. I'm starting to be concerned that you have some kind of borderline split personality thing going on. We all know it's you with your hand inside a puppet. It creeps me out when you try to pretend that Wally is alive in some human like way.

Also, learn to roll with the jokes, I feel like you take a lot of the comments on here way too seriously. You maybe don;t need to respond to each and every one? Isn't your puppet act supposed to be comedy?

Look, I don't mean to be rude, you seem like a good guy and all but seriously chill out. You've hosted the shown for goodness sake. You're known to the FOTs (and beyond.) The ban will eventually be lifted and when it does you'll be all free to call in as often as you need to.