| 169. | biorealism | ||
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the use of real life objects on a computer or the internet (web) to represent the real life counterpart (natural user interface). using a realistic icon, symbol or image as a placeholder for a real life object on a computer or the internet rather than a word. the use of an envelope icon to represent the action of writing and mailing a text message or email is biorealism.
the use of a head shot (as on friskyhands.com) rather than a simple boarder less picture is biorealism. the use of an index card (as on positivelyfrisky.com) rather than a plain white box is biorealism. |
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| 170. | natural user interface | ||
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the use of real life objects on a computer or the internet (web) to represent the real life counterpart (biorealism). using a realistic icon, symbol or image as a placeholder for a real life object on a computer or the internet rather than a word. the use of an envelope icon to represent the action of writing and mailing a text message or email is a natural user interface.
the use of a head shot (as on friskyhands.com) rather than a simple boarder less picture is a natural user interface. the use of an index card (as on positivelyfrisky.com) rather than a plain white box is a natural user interface. |
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| 171. | Stuart Snyder | ||
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President of Cartoon Network from 2007 onward, CEO of Turner from the time of writing. Once worked for Cinar (now called Cookie Jar) animation company, situated in Monteal, Canada, known for a very successful run at children's animation. He has tried to promote anti-bullying campaigns to the point where Dr. Phil McGraw and Anderson Cooper have taken interest in his projects. Snyder's background eventually led Cartoon Network to strike a deal with him after former president, Tim Samples, left due to the infamous Boston Bomb Scare (currently head of HGTV). Snyder seemed right for the position, but others firmly disagree... CONTROVERSY: Snyder's name often acts as a punching bag for older viewers of the network. Snyder's programming once caused disastrous collapse of viewers at Cartoon Network. It is believed he often short-changes any and all ideas brought forth to the channel, has a savage obsession with ratings, and a penchant for live-action exploits. This could stem from the fact he has tried to create a Disney/Nickelodeon level ratings premise. While there is no true confirmation on Snyder's actions in the executive chair, when it comes television shows, he treats them like racehorses. Should they become unable to win the race anymore, he pulls out his shotgun. Toonami, the front-runner for CN, went off the air for good about a year after Snyder came to the network, biting out roughly 25% of viewers. more...
He was highly supportive of Out of Jimmy's Head, the first live action show of CN... Result: Stuart Snyder's phenomenally disastrous concept of CN Real shredded the ratings of CN. Even then, many of the worst programs of the network still remain kicking at the expense of good ones. Lauren Faust, Craig McCracken (husband of Faust), and Genndy Tartakovsky have all left CN after their ideas were shot down. Dozens of other relatively excellent cartoons have not made it out alive after he came to blows with the creators. YouTube users Gohan6425, CommanderThunderush, and Ma221s, seem to hold particular interests toward CN. The first has actively posted videos ranting the network incessantly, the second is strategically building up channel popularity to post a thorough rant for all to see, and the third has posted this video, "WTF Happened to Cartoon Network?!?!," the most popular in terms of the overall attitude by the viewers toward CN. Adult Swim has also lampshaded the network's own actions. Given his background at Cinar, Stuart has occasionally been accussed of trying to remold CN into its mirror image to avoid looking incompetent- he had limited experie... |
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| 172. | Snopehole | ||
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A Snopehole is the first person in a group email that researches, and subsequently discredits the Sender with a "reply to all" citing the FALSE rating on Snopes of the subject matter of the group message. Sender 1 (Ray): "Look at this picture of the largest hog ever shot in the world - its 4200 pounds!"
Snopehole to all: " Ray, you moron, that's fake - follow this link and read the story, www.snopes.com/..., then get back to work. |
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| 173. | Sark Attack | ||
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An improved variant of "Icing" that involves a shot of everyone's favorite whiskey, Cutty Sark, rather than Smirnoff Ice. Detailed rules can be found at www.sark-attack.com. Guess what bro, you've just been Sark Attacked, bottoms up!!!
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