The "DUH" Thread

terpkristin · 01-27-2006, 06:36 PM

I've started seeing more and more things that make me say "DUH," especially in this wonderful era of the WWW.

Today's gem comes from CNNMoney.com (link):

Quote:

Half of the homes sold for more than the median, the rest for less.

Wow.
So profound.
Anybody else have any more?

/tk

gottimd · 01-27-2006, 06:41 PM

Pretty much any quote from Yogi Berra can go in this thread.

Raiders Army · 01-27-2006, 06:42 PM

And most pro sports announcers:

"If they score more points than the other team, they will probably win."

robbgmaier · 01-27-2006, 06:53 PM

I've been watching a lot (i'm sure an unhealthy amount) of soccer on FSC. Whenever one team goes up 2-0, about 5 minutes later you hear one of the announcers say, "Well, you certainly feel that the next goal might be crucial in this one."

Incisive.

sterlingice · 01-27-2006, 07:31 PM

I think we need to disallow anything from ESPN, ESPN.com, and John Madden.

SI

finkenst · 01-27-2006, 08:25 PM

"Half the kids at XXXX elementary scored below the median test score."

good god!

Craptacular · 01-27-2006, 08:36 PM

I saw an article today about a study that came to the following conclusion:

"Debates and facts don't really sway the partisan opinions of hardcore Democrats or Republicans."

ahbrady · 01-27-2006, 11:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Raiders Army

And most pro sports announcers:

"If they score more points than the other team, they will probably win."

This one is along those same lines. A former Arkansas QB was asked on a local radio show to talk about the Razorback's chances in an upcoming game. He replied, "I really think it's going to come down to three things: offense, defense, and special teams."

Craptacular · 01-31-2006, 10:39 PM

One of the headlines on CNN.com:

Official: Postal killer had 'psychological problems'

Gee, ya think????

Draft Dodger · 01-31-2006, 10:43 PM

not quite the same, but my local paper had a headline the other day something like:

"Homeless Man Fingered in Fire"

st.cronin · 01-31-2006, 10:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sterlingice

I think we need to disallow anything from ESPN, ESPN.com, and John Madden.

SI

Well DUH

rjolley · 01-31-2006, 11:16 PM

See a really tall person walking down the street and someone runs up to them and says....

"Wow, you're TALL!"

Ummm, thanks for telling me. I didn't get that memo...

panerd · 02-01-2006, 05:59 AM

"Jim Haslett has done such a tremendous job this season that he should be considered for Coach of the Year."

Paraphrase of Joe Theismann in one of the Sunday Night Games this season, foreshadowing Haslett's firing and rehiring as an assistant coach for the Rams. Bill Simmons did a lot better job dealing with this quote than I am, but I don't pay the insider fees to read his stuff.

EDIT: I guess mine is more of a moronic quote than a "Duh" quote.

01-27-2006, 06:41 PM	#2
gottimd Dearly Missed (9/25/77-12/23/08) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: DC Suburbs	Pretty much any quote from Yogi Berra can go in this thread. __________________ NAFL New Orleans Saints GM/Co-Commish MP Career Record: 114-85 NAFL Super Bowl XI Champs In memory of Gavin Anthony: 7/22/08-7/26/08

01-27-2006, 07:31 PM	#5
sterlingice Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Back in Houston!	I think we need to disallow anything from ESPN, ESPN.com, and John Madden. SI __________________ Houston Hippopotami, III.3: 20th Anniversary Thread - All former HT players are encouraged to check it out! Janos: "Only America could produce an imbecile of your caliber!" Freakazoid: "That's because we make lots of things better than other people!"

01-31-2006, 10:43 PM	#10
Draft Dodger Coordinator Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Keene, NH	not quite the same, but my local paper had a headline the other day something like: "Homeless Man Fingered in Fire" __________________ Mile High Hockey

02-01-2006, 05:59 AM	#13
panerd Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: St. Louis	"Jim Haslett has done such a tremendous job this season that he should be considered for Coach of the Year." Paraphrase of Joe Theismann in one of the Sunday Night Games this season, foreshadowing Haslett's firing and rehiring as an assistant coach for the Rams. Bill Simmons did a lot better job dealing with this quote than I am, but I don't pay the insider fees to read his stuff. EDIT: I guess mine is more of a moronic quote than a "Duh" quote. Last edited by panerd : 02-01-2006 at 06:28 AM.

01-27-2006, 06:42 PM	#3
Raiders Army Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: The Black Hole	And most pro sports announcers: "If they score more points than the other team, they will probably win."

01-27-2006, 06:53 PM	#4
robbgmaier College Prospect Join Date: Oct 2001	I've been watching a lot (i'm sure an unhealthy amount) of soccer on FSC. Whenever one team goes up 2-0, about 5 minutes later you hear one of the announcers say, "Well, you certainly feel that the next goal might be crucial in this one." Incisive.

01-27-2006, 08:36 PM	#7
Craptacular College Starter Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: The Mad City, WI	I saw an article today about a study that came to the following conclusion: "Debates and facts don't really sway the partisan opinions of hardcore Democrats or Republicans."

01-31-2006, 10:39 PM	#9
Craptacular College Starter Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: The Mad City, WI	One of the headlines on CNN.com: Official: Postal killer had 'psychological problems' Gee, ya think????

01-31-2006, 11:16 PM	#12
rjolley College Starter Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Roseville, CA	See a really tall person walking down the street and someone runs up to them and says.... "Wow, you're TALL!" Ummm, thanks for telling me. I didn't get that memo...

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