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Title: It ain't bragging, if you can back it up
Post by: Perd Hapley on September 15, 2010, 11:14:42 PM: Actually, it is bragging, because the truth of the statement has no bearing on whether a person is bragging.

http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brag
1 brag noun \ˈbrag\
Definition:
1: a pompous or boastful statement
2: arrogant talk or manner

Sorry, I just get tired of hearing this confused notion. =)
Title: Re: It ain't bragging, if you can back it up
Post by: vaskidmark on September 16, 2010, 09:46:00 AM: So you back up your boastful talk about your feelings by providing the definition of bragging. :facepalm:

stay safe.
Title: Re: It ain't bragging, if you can back it up
Post by: RevDisk on September 16, 2010, 10:40:55 AM: Under definition two, it may not be considered arrogant if one can indeed perform the action specified. It's a kinda grey area.
Title: Re: It ain't bragging, if you can back it up
Post by: vaskidmark on September 16, 2010, 04:09:44 PM: Quote from: RevDisk on September 16, 2010, 10:40:55 AM

Under definition two, it may not be considered arrogant if one can indeed perform the action specified. It's a kinda grey area.

Maybe, if it didn't involve Fistful.

It's always his fault.

stay safe.
Title: Re: It ain't bragging, if you can back it up
Post by: Harold Tuttle on September 16, 2010, 04:19:26 PM: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qIoG4PlEPtY
Title: Re: It ain't bragging, if you can back it up
Post by: Zardozimo Oprah Bannedalas on September 16, 2010, 05:41:00 PM: But what is the difference between arrogance and confidence?
Title: Re: It ain't bragging, if you can back it up
Post by: Nick1911 on September 16, 2010, 05:54:05 PM: Quote from: Harold Tuttle on September 16, 2010, 04:19:26 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qIoG4PlEPtY

Holy cow, that shell station is right next to where I work. I go there several times a week with coworkers.
Title: Re: It ain't bragging, if you can back it up
Post by: sanglant on September 16, 2010, 06:50:28 PM: Quote from: Zardozimo Oprah Bannedalas on September 16, 2010, 05:41:00 PM
But what is the difference between arrogance and confidence?

confidence + O + B + A + M + A = arrogance?

but really, confidence (http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/confidence) is believing in your ability. arrogance (http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/arrogance) is believing everyone else is worthless.
Title: Re: It ain't bragging, if you can back it up
Post by: Iain on September 16, 2010, 06:56:09 PM: Quote from: Harold Tuttle on September 16, 2010, 04:19:26 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qIoG4PlEPtY

My favourite thing on the internet today
Title: Re: It ain't bragging, if you can back it up
Post by: Leatherneck on September 16, 2010, 07:09:35 PM: Me too. "GET DOWN NOW!"
"MY DADDY TAUGHT ME GOOD."

Earworm present and accounted for.

TC
Title: Re: It ain't bragging, if you can back it up
Post by: Sergeant Bob on September 16, 2010, 07:45:08 PM: Quote from: Harold Tuttle on September 16, 2010, 04:19:26 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qIoG4PlEPtY

That's just plain larious!
Title: Re: It ain't bragging, if you can back it up
Post by: Harold Tuttle on September 16, 2010, 08:01:37 PM: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pGZ4ojqc5r8
Title: Re: It ain't bragging, if you can back it up
Post by: Harold Tuttle on September 16, 2010, 08:11:31 PM: & for you mac heads:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B9d1m34TuBg