# Captain Amerigo **URL:** \ **Category:** The BBQ Pit\ **Created:** [June 23, 2009, 9:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/captain-amerigo/500761 "2009-06-23T21:13:52Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 4
**Author:** ![Colibri](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/colibri/32/1841_2.png) [@Colibri](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Colibri)\ **Post date:** [June 26, 2009, 3:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/captain-amerigo/500761/61 "2009-06-26T03:25:47Z")
> [@outlierrn](#): > > Actually, I think it’s entirely the proper place. At least until we get around to opening our long-planned Barking Looney Forum. ---
**Author:** ![Exapno\_Mapcase](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/exapno_mapcase/32/1051_2.png) [@Exapno\_Mapcase](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Exapno_Mapcase)\ **Post date:** [June 26, 2009, 3:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/captain-amerigo/500761/62 "2009-06-26T03:39:33Z")
> [@Giraffe](#): > > I only say that so you could examine yourself from within yourself and realize which actor truly impacted yourself more greatly in the context of history and spice trading. It is sad to me that you are so focused on pointing out the shortcomings of my memory while you yourself are doomed to repeat history for not realizing which Portugese sailors first discovered Easter island and beheld its statues for what they were (monuments of stone heads? I think not.) Let me guide you to understanding of both television and comedy thorugh my enlightenment (or is that tenement, as if I were a rat and not a man on the internet?) instead of resisting my words as if they were made of rubber and glue. Please reflect on what I have said and come back to me when you are ready. Enlightenment. I told you so. What is the sound of one Christopher Columbum sailing?(Christopher Columbine wailing?)(Colibri jailing. jailhouse comedy. Comedy Central.) It will cost you 72 million to find out. (Find off. fine into. phone home.) Payment = education =[noparse] > [@](#): > > Sandalwood jr. high, Douglas Anderson School of the Arts, back to Sandalwood highschool, down south to the International Fine Arts College of Miami(Computer Science) living on Biscayne and 32nd,co-created the first fratenity for our school, partied my way to South Beach Miami, lived in the college ghetto of Gainesville partying some more, back to Jacksonvile went to Florida Community college(Sculpture and Painting) [/noparse] No history though(requires reading, required reading, requiem for reading)spelling pretty bad too. Seacrest out. ---
**Author:** ![ebbtide3721](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/e5b9ba/32.png) [@ebbtide3721](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ebbtide3721)\ **Post date:** [June 27, 2009, 12:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/captain-amerigo/500761/63 "2009-06-27T00:56:57Z")
> [@Exapno\_Mapcase](#): > > Enlightenment. I told you so. What is the sound of one Christopher Columbum sailing?(Christopher Columbine wailing?)(Colibri jailing. jailhouse comedy. Comedy Central.) It will cost you 72 million to find out. (Find off. fine into. phone home.) Payment = education =[noparse][/noparse] No history though(requires reading, required reading, requiem for reading)spelling pretty bad too. Seacrest out. Wow! Thanks for pointing out my about me: [http://www.saint8.com/onlinecomics-am/](http://www.saint8.com/onlinecomics-am/) (During the last paragraph of my about me I began to ramble because I was tired of talking about me. I built everything about that site in three months by myself. It’s an ongoing project.). I appreciate the support! However, some people are born beyond systematic social behavior, you are not. I got bored with school at age 4. School=people who need to be schooled=ignorance=you. Do you have something against people with poor to middle class upbringings? Have you ever read the story of Chuck Zito and Van Damme? Oh, how history repeats itself. If the only way to enlighten you is to mentally BEAT IT(MJ, you like that, huh?)out of you, then so be it! Are you a history major? Ever read a book? Does one need to be a history major to know history? I’ve been out of college for ten years, did you just assume that I’ve never read a book? If I misspelled soknmthing, my bad, however I was runner up in the fifth grade spelling bee. I thought this conversation was done, but that was the most intelligent ignorance(You’re almost there!) I’ve ever heard! So I guess I’ll stick around this topic a little longer.:cool Ebbtide in! ---
**Author:** ![DocCathode](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/doccathode/32/18773_2.png) [@DocCathode](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DocCathode)\ **Post date:** [June 27, 2009, 1:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/captain-amerigo/500761/64 "2009-06-27T01:07:40Z")
I like your wackiness. But, dislike your smug self-satisfaction. And you’re really bad at spreading what ever message you’re trying to spread. Most of the loonies we get can at least convey the basics of whatever gospel they’re on about. ---
**Author:** ![ebbtide3721](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/e5b9ba/32.png) [@ebbtide3721](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ebbtide3721)\ **Post date:** [June 27, 2009, 1:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/captain-amerigo/500761/65 "2009-06-27T01:20:11Z")
> [@DocCathode](#): > > I like your wackiness. But, dislike your smug self-satisfaction. > > And you’re really bad at spreading what ever message you’re trying to spread. Most of the loonies we get can at least convey the basics of whatever gospel they’re on about. Enlightenment and the self awareness that leads to it(F-A-M-I-L-Y). If you want to know something, ask a question. There’s no reason to call me a loon(although I am kind of cartoonish), and you think I’m smug for trying to save the last of them(You have no idea what that means do you? Crazy?!) ---
**Author:** ![DocCathode](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/doccathode/32/18773_2.png) [@DocCathode](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DocCathode)\ **Post date:** [June 27, 2009, 1:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/captain-amerigo/500761/66 "2009-06-27T01:22:22Z")
Oh, there’s plenty of reason to call you a loon. ---
**Author:** ![Captain\_Carrot](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/f0a364/32.png) [@Captain\_Carrot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Captain_Carrot)\ **Post date:** [June 27, 2009, 1:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/captain-amerigo/500761/67 "2009-06-27T01:29:20Z")
> [@ebbtide3721](#): > > I got bored with school at age 4. This explains so very much. ---
**Author:** ![ebbtide3721](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/e5b9ba/32.png) [@ebbtide3721](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ebbtide3721)\ **Post date:** [June 27, 2009, 1:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/captain-amerigo/500761/68 "2009-06-27T01:36:01Z")
Good job, no question, more insults. I’m afraid it is you who are the loon,my friend. Maybe you should read the whole conversation before you come to me with judgment. You should take a good look in the mirror, I think you’ll find the reflection of others. I could call you a poophead all night, but it wouldn’t get us anywhere(and I don’t have all night). If you care to respond, drop the insults and be yourself, unless yourself is an insult. ---
**Author:** ![DocCathode](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/doccathode/32/18773_2.png) [@DocCathode](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DocCathode)\ **Post date:** [June 27, 2009, 1:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/captain-amerigo/500761/69 "2009-06-27T01:39:35Z")
> [@ebbtide3721](#): > > Good job, no question, more insults. I’m afraid it is you who are the loon,my friend. I never denied that I am also a loon. I’m nutty as a fruitcake. I need a check up from the neck up. But, you’re crazy too. The signs could not be more obvious. Remember something Joseph Campbell said “He who thinks he knows, doesn’t know. He who knows he doesn’t know, knows.” Stick that in yer pipe and smoke it! ---
**Author:** ![ebbtide3721](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/e5b9ba/32.png) [@ebbtide3721](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ebbtide3721)\ **Post date:** [June 27, 2009, 1:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/captain-amerigo/500761/70 "2009-06-27T01:39:49Z")
> [@Captain\_Carrot](#): > > This explains so very much(too bad you didn’t quote the rest. Oh, so selective you are.). Fascinating! What wonderful insight! Do you have anything else to subtract?😃 ---
**Author:** ![ebbtide3721](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/e5b9ba/32.png) [@ebbtide3721](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ebbtide3721)\ **Post date:** [June 27, 2009, 1:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/captain-amerigo/500761/71 "2009-06-27T01:42:49Z")
> [@DocCathode](#): > > I never denied that I am also a loon. I’m nutty as a fruitcake. I need a check up from the neck up. But, you’re crazy too. The signs could not be more obvious. > > Remember something Joseph Campbell said “He who thinks he knows, doesn’t know. He who knows he doesn’t know, knows.” > > Stick that in yer pipe and smoke it! You said nothing, you know nothing, smoked:p ---
**Author:** ![ebbtide3721](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/e5b9ba/32.png) [@ebbtide3721](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ebbtide3721)\ **Post date:** [June 27, 2009, 1:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/captain-amerigo/500761/72 "2009-06-27T01:47:08Z")
> [@ebbtide](#): > > You said nothing, you know nothing, smoked:p However, should you be more insightful instead of self proclaimed crazy, I’ll lend you my hand. ---
**Author:** ![DocCathode](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/doccathode/32/18773_2.png) [@DocCathode](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DocCathode)\ **Post date:** [June 27, 2009, 1:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/captain-amerigo/500761/73 "2009-06-27T01:50:38Z")
> [@ebbtide3721](#): > > However, should you be more insightful instead of self proclaimed crazy, I’ll lend you my hand. Recognizing one’s own insanity is the first step to breaking the mirror. You can’t help me. You lack basic self knowledge. I appreciate the spirit in which the offer was made however. ---
**Author:** ![Gfactor](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/9de053/32.png) [@Gfactor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gfactor)\ **Post date:** [June 27, 2009, 2:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/captain-amerigo/500761/74 "2009-06-27T02:08:30Z")
> [@ebbtide3721](#): > > Fascinating! What wonderful insight! Do you have anything else to subtract?😃 > [@](#): > > Quoting: do not alter words within quote tags beyond fair usage standards > > Do not change quotes of other posters or off-board citations beyond fair usage standards. If you delete material, use either ellipses or descriptive tags (e.g., \, [material deleted], etc.) to indicate you’ve done so. To add non-editorial explanatory material, use square brackets, which means things like [sic] or replacing a pronoun to make a partial quote clearer. If you add formatting for emphasis, please indicate you’ve done so, either in square brackets within the quote or immediately after the quote. Quote tags are for actual quotes only - don’t use them to paraphrase another’s argument or make a joke. [Revised Forum Rules for the BBQ Pit: read this before posting - The BBQ Pit - Straight Dope Message Board](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?t=507985) I don’t think you meant to leave that last bit inside the quote tag. But the thread was reported, so I’ll just point out the rule. No warning issued. **Gfactor** Pit Moderator ---
**Author:** ![ebbtide3721](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/e5b9ba/32.png) [@ebbtide3721](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ebbtide3721)\ **Post date:** [June 27, 2009, 2:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/captain-amerigo/500761/75 "2009-06-27T02:54:13Z")
> [@DocCathode](#): > > Recognizing one’s own insanity is the first step to breaking the mirror. > > You can’t help me. You lack basic self knowledge. I appreciate the spirit in which the offer was made however. Still, no question. Let me ask you something.What do you consider self knowledge(I’m finally being allowed to do my job with this guy)? ---
**Author:** ![DocCathode](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/doccathode/32/18773_2.png) [@DocCathode](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DocCathode)\ **Post date:** [June 27, 2009, 3:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/captain-amerigo/500761/76 "2009-06-27T03:02:36Z")
Basic self knowledge is knowing one’s general abilities and limitations. You don’t seem to know that you are crazy. Therefore, you lack self knowledge. ---
**Author:** ![ebbtide3721](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/e5b9ba/32.png) [@ebbtide3721](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ebbtide3721)\ **Post date:** [June 27, 2009, 3:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/captain-amerigo/500761/77 "2009-06-27T03:18:05Z")
> [@Frodo](#): > > but the Enligthenment was instigated by the Illuminati! Is that a bad thing? Perhaps somebody(or plural)told you Illumination was evil. One side hears the media word communism(Commune) and it’s eeevil. The other side hears the word Capitalism(Capitalize)and it’s slaaavery. Put them together and you have a self aware community. Oh,that’s just horrible. One side hears the word Paganism and says they’re evil. The other side hears the word Catholicism and says that’s evil. The list goes on and on,it seems ism’s don’t work. F\*$! it, let’s just go try out Socialism. Better yet, here’s a word we all understand, Family, and guess what? It’s not an 'ism. ---
**Author:** ![ebbtide3721](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/e5b9ba/32.png) [@ebbtide3721](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ebbtide3721)\ **Post date:** [June 27, 2009, 3:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/captain-amerigo/500761/78 "2009-06-27T03:23:34Z")
That sounded like a slave talking. Leave your insults at the door, don’t let it slap you in the ass and go back to your self induced place in the world. Come back when you have the ability to dream up a new star in your mind and travel to it. ---
**Author:** ![ebbtide3721](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/e5b9ba/32.png) [@ebbtide3721](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ebbtide3721)\ **Post date:** [June 27, 2009, 3:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/captain-amerigo/500761/79 "2009-06-27T03:25:14Z")
> [@DocCathode](#): > > Basic self knowledge is knowing one’s general abilities and limitations. > > You don’t seem to know that you are crazy. Therefore, you lack self knowledge. Oh, by the way, here’s your remark, just in case you didn’t know I was talking to you. ---
**Author:** ![DocCathode](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/doccathode/32/18773_2.png) [@DocCathode](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DocCathode)\ **Post date:** [June 27, 2009, 3:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/captain-amerigo/500761/80 "2009-06-27T03:31:03Z")
> [@ebbtide3721](#): > > That sounded like a slave talking. Leave your insults at the door, don’t let it slap you in the ass and go back to your self induced place in the world. Come back when you have the ability to dream up a new star in your mind and travel to it. I have not insulted you. It is a fact that you lack self knowledge and a fact that you are insane. I _have_ visited other stars. I have seen the five faced tetrahedron. I live in a world of alabaster and basalt temples illumined by a thousand thousand stars. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/captain-amerigo/500761.md?page=3) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/captain-amerigo/500761.md?page=5)