The Random Dose of FUNNY Thread
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Optimistic Paranoid
Adventurist
This is the reason why I only hang out on a few, select forums like this one.
How Many Overlanders Does It Take To Change A Headlamp Bulb?
1 to change the headlamp bulb and to post that the headlamp bulb has been changed.
14 to share similar experiences of changing headlamp bulbs and how the headlamp bulb could have been changed differently.
7 to caution about the dangers of changing headlamp bulbs.
1 purist who still uses acetylene headlamps and is offended by electric headlamp discussions.
6 to argue over whether it’s ‘headlamp’ or ‘head lamp’.
Another 6 to condemn those 6 as stupid.
22 to tell THOSE 6 to stop being jerks.
2 industry professionals to inform the group that the proper term is ‘HEADLIGHT’.
15 know-it-alls who claim they were in the industry, and that ‘head lamp’ is perfectly correct.
49 to post memes and gifs (several are of Michael Jackson eating popcorn with the words added, “I’m just here for the comments.”)
19 to post that this page is not about headlamp bulbs and to please take this discussion to a headlamp bulb page.
11 to defend the posting to this page saying that we all use headlamp bulbs and therefore the posts are relevant here.
24 to discuss the merits of LED and/or HID headlamps.
44 to claim LED and HID headlamps will kill you.
36 People to post pics of their own headlamps.
15 People to post “I can’t see S$%^! with Brand X headlamp bulbs and insist everyone needs to use their preffered brand Y headlight bulbs.
6 to report the post to an admin because someone said S$%^!
4 to say “Didn’t we go through this already a short time ago?”.
13 to say “Do a search on headlamp bulbs before posting questions about headlamp bulbs”.
1 to bring politics into the discussion by adding that (insert politician of choice) isn’t the brightest bulb. This usually takes place within the first three comments.
50 more to get into personal attacks over their political views.
5 admins to ban the headlamp bulb posters who took it all too seriously.
1 late arrival to comment on the original post 6 months later and start it all over again
How Many Overlanders Does It Take To Change A Headlamp Bulb?
1 to change the headlamp bulb and to post that the headlamp bulb has been changed.
14 to share similar experiences of changing headlamp bulbs and how the headlamp bulb could have been changed differently.
7 to caution about the dangers of changing headlamp bulbs.
1 purist who still uses acetylene headlamps and is offended by electric headlamp discussions.
6 to argue over whether it’s ‘headlamp’ or ‘head lamp’.
Another 6 to condemn those 6 as stupid.
22 to tell THOSE 6 to stop being jerks.
2 industry professionals to inform the group that the proper term is ‘HEADLIGHT’.
15 know-it-alls who claim they were in the industry, and that ‘head lamp’ is perfectly correct.
49 to post memes and gifs (several are of Michael Jackson eating popcorn with the words added, “I’m just here for the comments.”)
19 to post that this page is not about headlamp bulbs and to please take this discussion to a headlamp bulb page.
11 to defend the posting to this page saying that we all use headlamp bulbs and therefore the posts are relevant here.
24 to discuss the merits of LED and/or HID headlamps.
44 to claim LED and HID headlamps will kill you.
36 People to post pics of their own headlamps.
15 People to post “I can’t see S$%^! with Brand X headlamp bulbs and insist everyone needs to use their preffered brand Y headlight bulbs.
6 to report the post to an admin because someone said S$%^!
4 to say “Didn’t we go through this already a short time ago?”.
13 to say “Do a search on headlamp bulbs before posting questions about headlamp bulbs”.
1 to bring politics into the discussion by adding that (insert politician of choice) isn’t the brightest bulb. This usually takes place within the first three comments.
50 more to get into personal attacks over their political views.
5 admins to ban the headlamp bulb posters who took it all too seriously.
1 late arrival to comment on the original post 6 months later and start it all over again
4x4x4doors
Adventurist
By definition, ALL politicians have nothing in common with bright bulbs.
4x4x4doors
Adventurist
I am waaaayyy too entertained by these.
Scott B.
Adventurist
Isn't the internet wonderful?
Scott B.
Adventurist
I guess I've not paid close enough attention to your cooking while on the trail.........
Bryanseye
Adventurist
Mucksavage
Adventurist
From many of the forums.... "I'm new to overlanding"
I feel there's no such thing as "new to overlanding"
To me, "overlanding is 4wheeling for old guys."
I feel there's no such thing as "new to overlanding"
To me, "overlanding is 4wheeling for old guys."
Scott B.
Adventurist
Mucksavage
Adventurist
Optimistic Paranoid
Adventurist
Isn't it just car camping? The same thing we all did as kids....
An argument could be made that "car camping" is driving on the highway from one pay-to-stay campground to another . . .
Optimistic Paranoid
Adventurist
Been thinking about this a bit. Here's the definitions I've come up with: (Yes, I've got nothing better to do . . .)
Real Camping: Backpacking, canoe camping, or camping off a touring bicycle. Involves sleeping in a tent, usually on the ground. Or sleeping in a hammock.
Car Camping: Staying in paid-for campgrounds reached by paved highway by automobile. Sleeping in a tent, but usually on cots. At least the adults.
RVing: Traveling around North America in a motor home or with a travel trailer or fifth wheel. Lots of visiting National Parks.
Dry Camping: Spending the night in a parking lot in your RV.
Boondocking: Taking your RV off the pavement, but not TOO far off the pavement. You don't want to get stuck. Usually stick to unpaved roads.
Snowbirding: Living in an RV for many months, usually in one place, in order to avoid winter. Could include boodocking or RV parks.
Wild Camping: European term for boondocking in their "caravans". Often involves sleeping on a beach.
Stealth Camping: Dry camping on public streets. Beloved of "van lifers".
American Overlanding: Extensive travel/camping on public lands. Usually via four wheel drive. Usually involving a truck camper, rooftop tent, or off road trailer.
Real Overlanding: Like American Overlanding but involving extensive foreign travel outside the US, Canada, and Baja Mexico.
(To quote a line from an old Goldie Hawn movie:"I've never been out of the country, except for Canada, and that doesn't count because it's, like, attached.")
Glamping: Staying in an RV "Resort" instead of an RV park OR staying somewhere exotic in a yurt or tree house etc. for the sole purpose of posting about it on social media.
Extreme Camping: What mountain climbers who sleep in hamocks attached by two pitons to a rock face do.
Definitions now open for discussion or debate . . .
Real Camping: Backpacking, canoe camping, or camping off a touring bicycle. Involves sleeping in a tent, usually on the ground. Or sleeping in a hammock.
Car Camping: Staying in paid-for campgrounds reached by paved highway by automobile. Sleeping in a tent, but usually on cots. At least the adults.
RVing: Traveling around North America in a motor home or with a travel trailer or fifth wheel. Lots of visiting National Parks.
Dry Camping: Spending the night in a parking lot in your RV.
Boondocking: Taking your RV off the pavement, but not TOO far off the pavement. You don't want to get stuck. Usually stick to unpaved roads.
Snowbirding: Living in an RV for many months, usually in one place, in order to avoid winter. Could include boodocking or RV parks.
Wild Camping: European term for boondocking in their "caravans". Often involves sleeping on a beach.
Stealth Camping: Dry camping on public streets. Beloved of "van lifers".
American Overlanding: Extensive travel/camping on public lands. Usually via four wheel drive. Usually involving a truck camper, rooftop tent, or off road trailer.
Real Overlanding: Like American Overlanding but involving extensive foreign travel outside the US, Canada, and Baja Mexico.
(To quote a line from an old Goldie Hawn movie:"I've never been out of the country, except for Canada, and that doesn't count because it's, like, attached.")
Glamping: Staying in an RV "Resort" instead of an RV park OR staying somewhere exotic in a yurt or tree house etc. for the sole purpose of posting about it on social media.
Extreme Camping: What mountain climbers who sleep in hamocks attached by two pitons to a rock face do.
Definitions now open for discussion or debate . . .
Scott B.
Adventurist
You have too much time on your hands....
Optimistic Paranoid
Adventurist
Indeed
You forgot the most utilized form of camping that American Overlander types participate in...
Fieldlanding....Camping involving the use of heavily laden, mostly 4x4 vehicles, to drive to large fields where they pay to camp with like minded folks, participate in gear display rituals , shop for more gear to display and organize cosplay outdoor activities often under the tutelage of more experienced Fieldlanders. They can often be found posting on a number of social media venues about their next big adventure to the next great event.
Any proper definition of Fieldlanding must include a reference to a required but ridiculously named micro brew .
Yes. You can't possibly Fieldland in a proper fashion without locally sourced, organic, bespoke, vegan, artisanal, Over-Hopped Hipster Bullshit micro brew...
