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INTEREST: Daily Video: California TV Reports on Pedobear Warning


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hissatsu01



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PostPosted: Mon Sep 13, 2010 3:32 pm Reply with quote
I heard about this a couple of days ago, and I've got to say it's hilarious. They really think pedophiles are self-identifying themselves with pedobear. Up next, a story on how thieves can be easily identified since they all dress like the McDonald's Hamburglar.
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bahamut623



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PostPosted: Mon Sep 13, 2010 3:34 pm Reply with quote
*Wipes a tear* *Slaps a knee*
Laughing I'm seriously laughing out loud right now. Oh boy. This is a good one.
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FeralKat



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PostPosted: Mon Sep 13, 2010 3:34 pm Reply with quote
I thought the pedobear was a satire. Confused Wow.
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PostPosted: Mon Sep 13, 2010 3:38 pm Reply with quote
hissatsu01 wrote:
I heard about this a couple of days ago, and I've got to say it's hilarious. They really think pedophiles are self-identifying themselves with pedobear. Up next, a story on how thieves can be easily identified since they all dress like the McDonald's Hamburglar.


not to mention the bag with $signs on their back and the striped overall!

a classic burglar, for sure
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zawa113



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PostPosted: Mon Sep 13, 2010 3:40 pm Reply with quote
Oh how I love seeing internet memes wrongly misinterpreted by news programs and other people who are idiots. I just love it when internet memes work their way into real life via people who don't know any better that it's an in joke.

Since we're on the topic of memes, I rather enjoyed this cracked article today, especially #6 and #2.
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The King of Harts



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PostPosted: Mon Sep 13, 2010 3:40 pm Reply with quote


I, too, busted out laughing when I saw this. I have a strong feeling that the anchorman was trying really hard to take that piece serious and not laugh.
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v1cious



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PostPosted: Mon Sep 13, 2010 3:50 pm Reply with quote
You just can't make this stuff up Laughing
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DMF



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PostPosted: Mon Sep 13, 2010 3:51 pm Reply with quote
lol california
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Hypeathon



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PostPosted: Mon Sep 13, 2010 4:08 pm Reply with quote
I'm probably one of the only people looking at this and thinks whoever from California is taking this a bit out of proportion while at the same time not finding it that funny personally. To clarify, I'm not offended or anything, I'm just thinking, "really?"

I mean, I never really cared for the pedobear meme. I don't really get how the thing is so popular on the internet. You'd think South Park's sexual harassment panda could've also attain the same following or something, but eh.
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DKL



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PostPosted: Mon Sep 13, 2010 4:12 pm Reply with quote
In hindsight, it is somewhat disconcerting that many internet dwellers (myself included) consider the notion of implied child molestation funny:



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halo



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PostPosted: Mon Sep 13, 2010 4:40 pm Reply with quote
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For concerns about the image, contact the Sexual Assault Felony Enforcement division of the sheriff's department at 805-781-4550.


I am soooooo tempted to call.
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garfield15



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PostPosted: Mon Sep 13, 2010 4:50 pm Reply with quote
FeralKat wrote:
I thought the pedobear was a satire. Confused Wow.

It is a satire. That's why this is hilarious.

You'd think people would actually research their crap before making it news.
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GATSU



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PostPosted: Mon Sep 13, 2010 5:01 pm Reply with quote
On a related note. Rolling Eyes
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Rukiia



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PostPosted: Mon Sep 13, 2010 6:14 pm Reply with quote
Seriously? I mean, seriously? Wow. Don't they have better things to do then focus on an internet joke?

4chan must be having a real field day with this article. This is priceless. Anime hyper

The King of Harts wrote:


I laughed out loud at this. My thoughts exactly, Pedobear.
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spartydragon



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PostPosted: Mon Sep 13, 2010 6:40 pm Reply with quote
hissatsu01 wrote:
I heard about this a couple of days ago, and I've got to say it's hilarious. They really think pedophiles are self-identifying themselves with pedobear. Up next, a story on how thieves can be easily identified since they all dress like the McDonald's Hamburglar.


Ding ding ding! We have a winner!

My thoughts exactly. *lols forever*
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