Is Bellgab now doomed?

[MV/Liberace!]

Wow, FoodLion, that video is... strange, sad, disturbing...  I don't think we're talking performance art here.  I think this is a troubled young man who'd benefit from compassionate professional counseling.  I hope he lands on his feet and finds some new forum to join and run roughshod over.

that video is why there will be no gabcon... at least, not one i'll be attending.

[georgesucks]

that video is why there will be no gabcon... at least, not one i'll be attending.

MV, I think that Casio is not a fan of this site. But I could be wrong.

[MV/Liberace!]

MV, I think that Casio is not a fan of this site. But I could be wrong.

you should watch the video again.

[georgesucks]

you should watch the video again.

I just watched it again. I really think he does not like this forum. Oh well, its his lost I guess.

[Sardondi]

I think the "Casio" video was an artistic triumph and a comedic masterpiece. I don't know who the creator of "Casio" is, but I think he's a genius for creating such a doofus blowhard like "Casio", and I think he should be applauded for his parody.

Bravo!

[Mind Flayer Monk]

that video is why there will be no gabcon... at least, not one i'll be attending.

We all remember what happened at the Buckwheat Gab Con

http://youtu.be/fuLdNto8z_w

[Yorkshire pud]

Bellgab is not doomed. It has morphed into a lifestyle.. into a daily purpose to exist. At least for me.

No disrespect to MV at all; but you really need to get out more.

[area51drone]

No disrespect to MV at all; but you really need to get out more.

When is the last time you went to Morocco?

[Falkie2013]

that video is why there will be no gabcon... at least, not one i'll be attending.

Nah, he's probably like I was at 20. He just probably desperately needs to get laid.

[area51drone]

Nah, he's probably like I was at 20. He just probably desperately needs to get laid.

He has had girlfriends.  He's not as stupid as you guys think he is.   He probably does really dislike a lot of people on bellgab, but the video was meant only as a joke.  I would gladly meet up with him sometime.

[onan]

you should watch the video again.

I'm waiting for the 12 hour version.

[kingdomofsigh]

I can't believe he didn't mention me in addition to Falkie.  I was/am one of his few outspoken supporters.  Maybe not anymore.   Casio!!!! CAAAAAAASSSSSSSSSIIIIIIIIIOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

BTW, I would have drinks with most of you, but I am not a beer person.  Hard liquor or wine for me.

I visited Pittsburgh once. That should count for something...

[georgesucks]

I think that Bellgab is far from doomed. There are to many people here that will prevent it.

[area51drone]

Is it just me, or is the forum pretty much dead tonight?   Seems like everyone blew their loads with the gabcast and then went to sleep...

[Yorkshire pud]

Is it just me, or is the forum pretty much dead tonight?   Seems like everyone blew their loads with the gabcast and then went to sleep...

They're still trying to get their heads out of Art Bells arse. Maybe.

[Ben Shockley]

They're still trying to get their heads out of Art Bells arse. Maybe.

I repeat:   I love you, Pud!

[onan]

They're still trying to get their heads out of Art Bells arse. Maybe.

I repeat:   I love you, Pud!

Imma cry you guys hurted my feelings

[Ben Shockley]

Imma cry you guys hurted my feelings

Onan -- I love you too, maaaaan!   Wish I knew how ta quichoo !!


.....and with repartee like this, how can a website be doomed?

[Mind Flayer Monk]

They're still trying to get their heads out of Art Bells arse. Maybe.

Hell at least I have a job. Take em where you find 'em.

[Sardondi]

I think that Bellgab is far from doomed. There are to many people here that will prevent it.

Exactly what would all these people supposedly be preventing the death of this site for? To what purpose? Hating on George has become truly pointless. He'll never change; there is no alternative; and in what to George must be a non-coincidence, through his own actions and inaction, and through Art's astounding self-immolation, George has actually come out of this whole mess looking much the bigger man that Art. George has come off more mature and professional than he ever has, and certainly moreso than Art.

And let's give credit where credit is due: George has answered the bell 5 nights a week, night after night, year after year. Art, through his own lack of self-control and giving in to impulse, has left George in a totally invulnerable position. The only thing that can knock George out now is his own Art-like self-destruction, by being found with a live boy or dead girl in his bed.

Nor is there any point to wondering about Art or following him. Art is over. For.e.ver. The truth is, Art hung it up about 1999, and has only played at coming back in fits and starts since then. If there were any doubts, Art erased them last week when he committed professional suicide, and did it in as silly and meaningless a way imaginable. I am still flabbergasted at the contempt Art showed everyone when he totally destroyed his reputation and any hope of a future in broadcasting. What broadcasting company would risk making a deal with Art now? (Okay, in 2 years...) Art Bell through his own conduct has shown he is unemployable in radio. He's proven he simply cannot be counted on to know his own mind for more than just a few weeks. That is a problem which is related more to psychology than employment. All he's capable of doing is hanging out in his ham shack and talking with 9-year-olds in Spitzbergen. It's long past time that we left Art alone.

So I see no future here. And I keep asking myself what the point is of my being here.

[basswood]

The only thing that can knock George out now is his own Art-like self-destruction, by being found with a live boy or dead girl in his bed.

Woah... LOL

...

So I see no future here. And I keep asking myself what the point is of my being here.

The point is that you (along with Eddie, aldous, et al) are part of what makes this a fun place to hang out, lurk, post, argue, etc. regardless of who is hosting what. There will always be something stupid on the radio/in office/on the web to talk about.

[ItsOver]

Excellent post, as always, Sardondi.  Noory's sucking seems to be an unstoppable force and I fear you're more correct than wrong about Art.  I'd miss reading posts from some of the incredible people at this site, such as you, Sardondi, though.  It's such a shame our BellGab mission may be over, due to no fault of our own.  But let's look at the bright side of life, so to Monty speak.  There's ALWAYS Nitwit Dave Noorie to amuse us and revile.  If you can't change them, laugh at them.

[Juan]

There are a lot of reasons to keep coming to this site.  The Politics forum alone has suggested new ways to call people names.  I hadn't been called a racist in decades until our friend Ben Shockley did so.  Hopefully,  PB will continue to grace us with eyepads.  I've picked up a number of books through recommendations here, found new music I had never heard of.  Plus, there are plenty of laughs.

[ItsOver]

Why would you want to leave BellGab when you can find posts such as this gem I discovered on another thread from Philosopher today.

Philosopher - "This reminded me of the time Noory was wondering on air whether North and South Korea were physically "connected"."

[onan]

So I see no future here. And I keep asking myself what the point is of my being here.

If that is truly how you see things, then yeah probably better to leave. Honestly and sincerely. And I hope you know I wish you no harm, and in many ways respect the hell out of you.

But you have been dancing this dance for a while now. And it seems to be bothering you.

I would miss the shit out of you. But I think I have gotten to know you a bit and the man I think I know doesn't sit well with frustrations of conscience.

Perhaps a small break, and I do not mean to push you. But I do wish you to feel comfortable and cheerful to be here. You tell me if you can do that, or just tell me to shove off.

Either way I consider you a friend and I don't say that stuff too often... maybe I should.

[Camazotz Automat]

The only thing that can knock George out now is his own Art-like self-destruction, by being found with a live boy or dead girl in his bed.

I see no reason to drag the Catholic church into this.

And I keep asking myself what the point is of my being here.

Thinking of suicide? Suffering from Bell fatigue? Tempted to disappear and build a bamboo shelter next to Aldousburbank's new digs and go deep sea fishing everyday, replete with endless G&Ts in a stress free environment? General existential angst? Or just need a caring ear?

Call 1 800  GAB-CAST. We'll talk you down! (Well, we're considering the deep sea fishing retreat ourselves...)

((phone counseling services not covered by the Affordable Healthcare Act))

[Agent : Orange]

There are a lot of interesting people here to talk to.

[lonevoice]

So I see no future here. And I keep asking myself what the point is of my being here.

Sardondi, you know how I feel about this.  I won't rehash/repeat any of it here, but not a word of it has changed.   

[aldousburbank]

You people better stay or else I'll have nowhere to lurk. Quitters. Next time Gnoory and I get our PMs you better freekin still be here bitching or

[basswood]

You people better stay or else I'll have nowhere to lurk. Quitters. Next time Gnoory and I get our PMs you better freekin still be here bitching or