TTD Sighting

The essential part of a sense of humour, is the ability to laugh at oneself. --Groucho Marx

*** This post was edited by Brian Noble 2/28/2003 10:20:51 PM ***

I'll admit, I love satirical humor. But you know what, life is too short to think that your sense of humor is above everyone elses. If you didn't think it was funny, fine, just don't complain to others about it.

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Formerly the imbecile known as ddogg
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2003 Raptor Crew

Wasn't all that great, but I'm not going to condemn it like it's the work of satan like some people on here either. If the moderator's find it as repulsive as some of you, I'm sure they'll close this thread.

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Enjoy your ride on the Big Bad Bug

I think it's pretty damn funny. It's parody.

That said, I'm not sure I'm willing to consider it "fair use." There's a fine line, and they're standing on it.

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Jeff
Webmaster/GTTP - Sillynonsense.com
"The world rotates to The Ultra-Heavy Beat!" - KMFDM

As I understand it, parody law allows them to use the likeness of Top Thrill Dragster, but not that specific picture. That picture wasn't taken by them, but is lifted directly from the Cedar Point website.

If they were using their own picture (which clearly is impossible), that would be o.k. However, I don't beleive they can use images taken by Cedar Point itself (without the company's consent).

Anyway, it was worth a smile, but nothing to write home about.

I think it was quite dumb. Whoever made it should get in big trouble.

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The big hill, the sheer drop, the incredible speed. Long live Millennium Force!

That was kinda funny... I think that someone got bored w/ photoshop...

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I own you!

I thought it was funny. Lighten up, guys. Some of you are acting like is such a huge deal.....it's just a joke.

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Aww.....Florida! But That's America's Wang

That's high quality.

Get it?

This reminded me to go and read the latest installment of The Onion.

John Blount said:
Whether you thought it was funny or not, I believe the subject being discussed on this topic violates this statement. I've sent a message to Cedar Point regarding that website. I think I'll let them decide what to do.
I personally, as I've mentioned already, find this totally offensive.

Were you the same kid that reminded your teachers they didn't give any homework? Don't you have something more constructive to do with your free time? You know, I'm sure there's a concert or something you could go to, unless of course you would like to alert the police about someone jaywalking.

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Formerly the imbecile known as ddogg
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2003 Raptor Crew

I for one thought it was funny. So did my mom when I e-mailed her the link. There is nothing sick or twisted about it imo. A "joke" is ment to be taken as just that, a joke! If you don't think its funny, don't keep ranting about it. The more you feed it, the more attention it will attract.

Raptor323 said it best. Go up and read his/her post! And I agree with Drew too!:)
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Screamsters 2001
Millennium Force/Screamsters 2002
Rip Cord/Screamsters 2003

> That was kinda funny... I think that someone got bored w/ photoshop...

Yep, that's actually it -- it's Photoshop Phriday on that site, showcasing user-submitted modified images. Wow, this thread is really long... I submitted the link with the intent of showing how popular TTD is. (For someone on a non-coaster site to make a parody of a coaster, it must be pretty popular.) Sorry if you were offended by it; I've seen much worse.

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DIPPIN DOTS!!!111 THEY ROXOR YUR WORLD!!1!

It was more than likely an enthusiast who also enjoyed Something Awful. I thought it was hilarious.

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2003 - Wicked Twister Crew

I thought that it was hysterical! Humor is a wonderful thing. Everyones sense of humor is different. If one does not like that parody dont go back and look at it a second time!

It's clearly "non-commercial use". However, it doesn't really matter. The fact that it is a parody/satire gives the author wide latitude to use copyrighted images directly, even if they are owned by other people. The copyright law is not meant to inhibit this sort of thing.

That said, there is a fine line, as Jeff mentioned. For example, the recent parody of Gone With the Wind told from the point of view of one of the slaves, while also clearly a parody, was pulled from the shelves as it was deemed to have crossed that line.

I thought it was pretty funny, but some people just have nothing better to do with their time.

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2005: Ride Operator
2006: General Manager
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*** This post was edited by Top Thrill Dragster 3/1/2003 6:57:01 PM ***

A lot of what has been said in this thread explains EXACTLY why the original parody is so good:

SOME PEOPLE TAKE THINGS/THEMSELVES TOO SERIOUSLY.

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"It's life affirming to own multiple accessories."

-Michael, in tick, tick. . .BOOM!, a new musical about daring to hope and following your dreams, the story of an artist on the verge of exploding, by Jonathan Larson, the author of Rent

Agreed, some people do take things too seriously, and it's exactly the reason some CP fans get such a bad rap.

"Parody law?" Hahahahaha. What the hell are you talking about? That's just making stuff up.

The concept of fair use, as it has been interpreted in the courts, includes the use of come portion of copyrighted work for the use of criticism, review, parody and the like. How far they can take that, however, is often left to the ruling judge. Again, it's a fine line.

Now those of you getting your panties in a bunch should consider the pursuit of a hobby.

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Jeff
Webmaster/GTTP - Sillynonsense.com
"The world rotates to The Ultra-Heavy Beat!" - KMFDM

I thought it was quite funny ! Especially about the high fiber diet and soiling oneself.... Some of you folks just need to lighten up a little bit....

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WOOF !

I thought it was funny as hell. Some people have a whole different sense of humor than others....I mean just look at British comedies...some people get it and others don't have a clue. I think that if you find this offensive you really have to get out more. Worse things are said in the halls of every school in America.

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What is most anticipated event of 2003? the debut of Dragster, the release of Metallica's new album, the release of Terminator 3, or the release of Matrix:Reloaded...tough call.