Funny: Xbox 360 sold for.... - Page 3

Morgeruat · 12-21-2005, 08:06 PM

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Originally posted by Marty4:
On a side note, is this still up for grabs?

I checked the URL in the screenshot, it says it's been taken down, which likely means the machine has been sold.

Marty4 · 12-21-2005, 10:26 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Morgeruat:

quote:
Originally posted by Marty4:
On a side note, is this still up for grabs?

I checked the URL in the screenshot, it says it's been taken down, which likely means the machine has been sold. [/QUOTE]I wouldn't have been able to go to their house to pick it up anyway, but thanks for checking. [img]smile.gif[/img]

Average lifespan of a $100 Xbox 360 for sale=.0023 seconds.

Morgeruat · 12-22-2005, 08:20 AM

It's kind of amusing reading the reactions to this, and I think it's good to point out that the kid is not entitled to anything above and beyond that which his parents choose to give him, certainly not a $300+ video game console, and if his behavior has warranted it (which in this case it apparently has) he's earned Coal, that ancient threat of parents for generations that I think very few have actually followed through with. I say good job to the parents this time around for sticking to their guns no matter how terrible the reaction may be, the kid sounds like he needs a lesson on how reality works anyway.

Bungleau · 12-22-2005, 09:26 AM

My $.02.... The parents are being malicious and spiteful. Not about selling the XBox to someone else because of the kid's behavior.... that I can understand. But deliberately trying to build up his expectations just so you can smash them down on Christmas morning? That's spiteful and cruel, and I wouldn't be surprised if the kid did go medieval like Johnny suggested... and in that case, the parents would have asked for it.

Too bad the parents can't act like adults. Forget the coal... a simple card saying that he would have gotten an Xbox, but because of his behavior, they've sold it... that would suffice. Now the kid's going to be searching for what he can do to get even.

Bad kid. Bad parents.

Marathon · 12-22-2005, 09:49 AM

Too bad it's not still up for sale since it was right in my neck of the woods...

I agree with Bungleau on this one. Kids tend to take after their parents, and this dad sounds like a big baby himself.

Zebodog · 12-23-2005, 03:51 PM

Personally I'd take the XBOX and the child down to the local incenerator and make the child watch while I sent it through.

Children (and adults too) need to understand that Christmas, while it's now so commercialized and twisted, is a priviledge not a right. There are kids all over the world that have nothing on Christmas morning, and that includes a family.

Maybe his parents should send him a plane ticket to New Orleans for the holidays.

Sir Degrader · 12-23-2005, 04:19 PM

So he can get drunk and go party with lesbians and gangsters? I think a trip to Sierra Leone is what you should be aiming for.

Zebodog · 12-23-2005, 04:22 PM

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Originally posted by Sir Degrader:
So he can get drunk and go party with lesbians and gangsters? I think a trip to Sierra Leone is what you should be aiming for.

We don't want to kill the kid, just teach him a lesson.

Sir Degrader · 12-23-2005, 04:29 PM

He won't get killed, pshaw, he's probably got enough body fat to live for quite awhile.

Bithron · 12-23-2005, 04:32 PM

You know, I would have come up with a better punishment:

Pull out the X-Box in front of the kid then pour it full with lighterfluid and set fire to the shit. and after that I would piss on it and watch the kid weep.. Haha!! I know, I'm EVIL [img]graemlins/firedevil.gif[/img] [img]graemlins/firedevil.gif[/img]

12-22-2005, 08:20 AM	#23
Morgeruat Jack Burton Join Date: October 16, 2001 Location: PA Age: 45 Posts: 5,421	It's kind of amusing reading the reactions to this, and I think it's good to point out that the kid is not entitled to anything above and beyond that which his parents choose to give him, certainly not a $300+ video game console, and if his behavior has warranted it (which in this case it apparently has) he's earned Coal, that ancient threat of parents for generations that I think very few have actually followed through with. I say good job to the parents this time around for sticking to their guns no matter how terrible the reaction may be, the kid sounds like he needs a lesson on how reality works anyway. __________________ "Any attempt to cheat, especially with my wife, who is a dirty, dirty, tramp, and I am just gonna snap." Knibb High Principal - Billy Madison

12-22-2005, 09:26 AM	#24
Bungleau 40th Level Warrior Join Date: October 29, 2001 Location: Western Wilds of Michigan Posts: 11,752	My $.02.... The parents are being malicious and spiteful. Not about selling the XBox to someone else because of the kid's behavior.... that I can understand. But deliberately trying to build up his expectations just so you can smash them down on Christmas morning? That's spiteful and cruel, and I wouldn't be surprised if the kid did go medieval like Johnny suggested... and in that case, the parents would have asked for it. Too bad the parents can't act like adults. Forget the coal... a simple card saying that he would have gotten an Xbox, but because of his behavior, they've sold it... that would suffice. Now the kid's going to be searching for what he can do to get even. Bad kid. Bad parents. __________________ B Save Early, Save Often Save Before, Save After Two-Star General, Spelling Soldiers -+-+-+ Give 'em a hug one more time. It might be the last.

12-23-2005, 03:51 PM	#26
Zebodog Avatar Join Date: May 14, 2005 Location: Edmonton Age: 76 Posts: 578	Personally I'd take the XBOX and the child down to the local incenerator and make the child watch while I sent it through. Children (and adults too) need to understand that Christmas, while it's now so commercialized and twisted, is a priviledge not a right. There are kids all over the world that have nothing on Christmas morning, and that includes a family. Maybe his parents should send him a plane ticket to New Orleans for the holidays. __________________ Disclaimer: If this thread, or a link within this thread leads you to follow advice that crashes/explodes/burns down or any way damages your system or causes personal stress or hardship, I am in no way responsible for any problems.

12-23-2005, 04:32 PM	#30
Bithron Baaz Draconian Join Date: May 2, 2005 Location: Finland Posts: 789	You know, I would have come up with a better punishment: Pull out the X-Box in front of the kid then pour it full with lighterfluid and set fire to the shit. and after that I would piss on it and watch the kid weep.. Haha!! I know, I'm EVIL [img]graemlins/firedevil.gif[/img] [img]graemlins/firedevil.gif[/img] __________________ Let it not be said that it was done out of pride

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12-22-2005, 09:49 AM	#25
Marathon Elminster Join Date: December 10, 2003 Location: OP, KS Age: 52 Posts: 489	Too bad it's not still up for sale since it was right in my neck of the woods... I agree with Bungleau on this one. Kids tend to take after their parents, and this dad sounds like a big baby himself.

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Sir Degrader Thoth - Egyptian God of Wisdom Join Date: November 3, 2001 Location: Canada Age: 64 Posts: 2,871	So he can get drunk and go party with lesbians and gangsters? I think a trip to Sierra Leone is what you should be aiming for.

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