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Bob from Niles: Is that a form of hazing?
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Author:  jimmypasta [ Fri Nov 08, 2013 5:01 pm ]
Post subject:  Bob from Niles: Is that a form of hazing?
Just asking. It's like the smartass kids in HS patronizing a mentally challeged student than giggling behind his back.
Author:  good dolphin [ Fri Nov 08, 2013 5:02 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Bob from Niles: Is that a form of hazing?
No. Stop being stupid.
Author:  jimmypasta [ Fri Nov 08, 2013 5:03 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Bob from Niles: Is that a form of hazing?
good dolphin wrote:
No. Stop being stupid.


If you think that's not what's going on,then you're stupid.
Author:  Peoria Matt [ Fri Nov 08, 2013 5:06 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Bob from Niles: Is that a form of hazing?
jimmypasta wrote:
your stupid.


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Author:  Tad Queasy [ Fri Nov 08, 2013 5:06 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Bob from Niles: Is that a form of hazing?
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Author:  jimmypasta [ Fri Nov 08, 2013 5:09 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Bob from Niles: Is that a form of hazing?
Wait,you guys think Bob is on because he's the new Roger Ebert? :lol:
Author:  Tad Queasy [ Fri Nov 08, 2013 5:13 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Bob from Niles: Is that a form of hazing?
jimmypasta wrote:
It's like the smartass kids in HS patronizing a mentally challenged student then giggling behind his back.


I agree. It's classless.
Author:  Dallas Winston [ Fri Nov 08, 2013 5:16 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Bob from Niles: Is that a form of hazing?
I know for sure that it's a form of bad radio.
Author:  Rod [ Fri Nov 08, 2013 5:59 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Bob from Niles: Is that a form of hazing?
bernstein is only anti-bullying when he's on the wrong side of the power dynamic. When he's the Sam in the bully formation (intellectual and emotional) everything is great. When he's the Will (physical) all of a sudden he's whining about reporting someone to authorities. If some little shit calls you retarded and you blast him in the face, I don't think the authorities should do a damn thing about it. In fact, they should just say, "Hey asshole, don't call that big dummy a retard anymore."
Author:  Don Tiny [ Fri Nov 08, 2013 6:25 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Bob from Niles: Is that a form of hazing?
jimmypasta wrote:
Just asking. It's like the smartass kids in HS patronizing a mentally challeged student than giggling behind his back.


I'd be surprised if anyone of consequence around here would eliminate that possibility.

I happen to think it really walks that line .... it has definitely seemed tasteless from time to time even to me.

Patronizing is a nice choice of word.

Hazing has nothing to do with any of it.
Author:  BD [ Fri Nov 08, 2013 6:27 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Bob from Niles: Is that a form of hazing?
It's pretty classless, not funny and they seem the people who think it's a great segmnt making fun of a guy with mental issues.
Author:  Brick [ Fri Nov 08, 2013 6:41 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Bob from Niles: Is that a form of hazing?
I think it's a great segment. He does seem to enjoy it. You can tell he understands the bit.

I think he would be sad if the segment was cancelled.
Author:  IkeSouth [ Sun Nov 10, 2013 4:47 am ]
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its a show hosted by two guys with mental issues that make fun of a guy with mental issues. the whole thing is retarded. you all wanted north gone and this is what happens.
Author:  Colonel Angus [ Sun Nov 10, 2013 4:59 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Bob from Niles: Is that a form of hazing?
I wonder if Bob gets murdered by a drunk driver, will Bernsie go on America's Most Wanted looking for the killer.
Author:  Jay1318 [ Tue Nov 12, 2013 12:18 pm ]
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I've been thinking this exact same thing since Bob first called in to B&B several months ago. When he first started calling I think we all had an inkling that Bob perhaps had some sort of disability. After dozens of appearances on the show and having seen pictures on the website, it's clear to everyone that Bob is indeed a person of some kind of special needs.

Has he become some sort of mascot for the show? I think absolutely he has. At first, the first person I thought he was like was Mike from Milwaukee. But Mike just seems to be a goofy cracker drunk. Bob is different. He seems like a genuinely nice person who loves the show and has enjoyed being a part of it. B & B have not necessarily disrespected him but it does feel uncomfortable that he has become this butt of jokes and again, as some sort of goofy mascot. It doesn't sit particularly well. They've never actually insulted him and seem to genuinely like him. But yes, it does almost seem like a form of hazing or almost taking advantage of his condition and making fun of it at his own, unrealizing expense.
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