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Arian_Samurai posted:New theory: Benny isn't human. He is an advanced DARPA created AI that is programed to gently caress up all the time. If that were true, he would get it right more often, because AI tech is just not that advanced.
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Scapegoat posted:I'm wondering if he's done a full Norman Bates and he's the only one left alive in the house. His complete refusal to talk about health care really worries me, I'm guessing he got caught in another lie and just doesn't want to own up to it. He would starve to death if his mother weren't there to buy groceries or feed him. This is a sad thread. Jesus, Benny.
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Mar 19, 2014 19:47
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I need to step back and hit a point that I think was overlooked. This was said right after the Bird of Fortune story.Benny the Snake posted:... So... Benny did you actually GET that letter of recommendation? Because the last that you've told the thread here is: Benny the Snake posted:...Funny story about my campaign letter: I don't have it. The campaign manager, Jon, told me that he sent an email way back in April saying that my candidate was gonna hold a picnic to celebrate and hand out the letters...which I missed completely
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Mar 19, 2014 21:42
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. I've been trying to get a hold of Jon for weeks now and he won't pick up. Email, texts, phone calls, it doesn't matter. So all I have to go on my campaign volunteering is a contact. I need that loving letter. I've tried to contact my candidate directly but there's a lot of run around since he works in a county office. It's why that's not on my resume.
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That drat Satyr posted:I need to step back and hit a point that I think was overlooked. This was said right after the Bird of Fortune story. He was good enough to get it, had he shown up to receive it. Of course. Which is like saying "I would have gotten a participation award if I had participated in the award ceremony, but I was hungover so I didn't. But I would have, that's the important thing."
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Mar 19, 2014 21:50
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The letter, if it ever really existed, would now be a year old.
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Mar 19, 2014 22:05
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That drat Satyr posted:I need to step back and hit a point that I think was overlooked. This was said right after the Bird of Fortune story. I'm not sure the letter would have counted for much anyway - I expect that everyone gets a "recommendation" letter, regardless of their actual ability - but it speaks to Benny's inability to properly prioritise following through on poo poo. He'll become obsessed with the trivial while ignoring the potentially important. Even more interesting is that he "hasn't been able to get hold of" anyone to mail out a letter to him. This shouldn't have been difficult and it kind of makes me wonder whether Benny's attempts at contact are being actively ignored for some reason. quote:The letter, if it ever really existed, would now be a year old. Which renders it pretty much useless. Benny's resume is going to look like Swiss cheese, with lots of big holes in between occasional very short term activities. He really needs to do something - anything - for longer than a couple of months because right now the picture he's painting to potential employers is of someone who can't last at anything for more than a few weeks. There's not really anything he can point to which demonstrates that he has the potential to be a reliable, responsible employee even in the short-term. Lolie fucked around with this message at 22:16 on Mar 19, 2014 |
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Mar 19, 2014 22:09
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Aqua Bear posted:Jesús (Chuy), Benny.
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Mar 19, 2014 22:19
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Does the letter even exist? Does Benny exist? Wait... do any of us exist? Oh god...
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Mar 19, 2014 22:19
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Lolie posted:There's not really anything he can point to which demonstrates that he has the potential to be a reliable, responsible employee even in the short-term. Thus proving the system works, because he doesn't. Benny, have you signed up for health insurance yet?
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Mar 19, 2014 22:21
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So if Benny's mom caught him looking at porn and freaked out and his kink is adult baby porn do you think it's possible she actually caught him watching that kind of porn? Goddamn, that's actually more embarrassing than any other "parent catching me jerking it" story than I can imagine.
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Mar 20, 2014 01:48
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natetimm posted:So if Benny's mom caught him looking at porn and freaked out and his kink is adult baby porn do you think it's possible she actually caught him watching that kind of porn? Goddamn, that's actually more embarrassing than any other "parent catching me jerking it" story than I can imagine. Was the adult baby thing ever proven?
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Mar 20, 2014 04:20
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Bull Runner posted:Was the adult baby thing ever proven? Don't answer that.
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Mar 20, 2014 04:32
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Bull Runner posted:Was the adult baby thing ever proven? Someone on that other forum claimed they found a second dating profile page with that info. It wouldn't surprise me at this point to find out he also has a Fetlife profile.
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Mar 20, 2014 04:42
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Bull Runner posted:Was the adult baby thing ever proven? [reading through OP] yes. irrevocably.
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Mar 20, 2014 04:44
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Bull Runner posted:Was the adult baby thing ever proven? Yes. OH, the fetish. Yes.
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Mar 20, 2014 04:45
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If you are even mildly curious you can apparently find out all sorts of poo poo from just his SA info. I havent because I enjoy the marvellous snippets people post in the thread like for example his hilarious fetish.
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Mar 20, 2014 04:49
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It is weird that we heard almost right away that his mom caught him jerkin' it because he left the door open and we just glossed right over it. I mean, only one goon mocked him openly, I think.
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Mar 20, 2014 06:28
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Did people like Benny exist before the internet?
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Mar 20, 2014 18:11
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Aqua Bear posted:Did people like Benny exist before the internet? Mentally ill people incapable of/unwilling to engage with the social systems in place to help them? Sure. They probably didn't become minor celebrities on the strength of being fired from a department store and writing a few short stories and lying a bunch, though.
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Mar 20, 2014 18:16
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docbeard posted:Mentally ill people incapable of/unwilling to engage with the social systems in place to help them? Sure. I don't know Gomer Pyle was pretty popular.
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Mar 20, 2014 18:21
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I think calling him a minor celebrity is giving him a bit too much credit. A few people read his thread on a small forum behind a paywall. Half the replies are by the same ~30 people. That's smaller than some family reunions :P Benny, did you get health insurance yet?
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Mar 20, 2014 19:30
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crabrock posted:Benny, did you get health insurance yet? I'll do it tomorrow, mom, jeez!
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Mar 20, 2014 19:43
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Mar 20, 2014 19:47
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It's only a day away!
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Mar 20, 2014 19:48
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It's safe to say he did not get health insurance
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Mar 20, 2014 19:55
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Is it true that benny raped and murdered a girl in 1990?
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Mar 20, 2014 20:10
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Was Benny even alive in 1990? And what business does 1990 have being 24 years ago, anyway!
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Mar 20, 2014 20:12
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Benny, answer these accusations that you prenatally murdered somebody in 1990, or I will assume they're true.
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Mar 20, 2014 20:21
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Benny I'm going to hold my breath until you tell us about your healthcare
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Mar 20, 2014 20:26
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BKPR posted:Benny I'm going to hold my breath until you tell us about your healthcare Nice knowing you, BKPR. I kind of suspect at least part of Benny "ignoring" this thread's advice might be a facet of his low-effort-itis. When he comes back to post on the thread, he So how about that healthcare, Benny?
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Mar 20, 2014 20:32
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Queen Elizatits posted:Congratulations on being allowed to hang out in the library for free Benny.
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Mar 20, 2014 20:54
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DopeGhoti posted:So how about that healthcare, Benny? Benny, you'll need to click the orange "apply now" button. Don't get distracted with stories. You're not there for creative writing, you're there to apply for healthcare. Or you can just admit that you were covered under your parent's plan all along.
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Mar 20, 2014 21:13
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docbeard posted:Was Benny even alive in 1990? If he was he was literally a newborn. DopeGhoti posted:Nice knowing you, BKPR. No way. He reads it all. He just cherry-picks. I can't explain why he still bothers replying, though. Would be easier if he just... stopped. He could still participate in Thunderdome, it's not like the mods are (probably) going to ban him if he doesn't come in here and spew lip-service occasionally.
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Mar 20, 2014 21:25
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cname posted:Benny, you'll need to click the orange "apply now" button. Don't get distracted with stories. You're not there for creative writing, you're there to apply for healthcare. Or he could just not answer because he randomly won't answer things that are uncomfortable for him.
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Mar 20, 2014 21:33
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If Benny lives with his parents, wouldn't the household's income be too high for him to get free insurance?
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Mar 20, 2014 21:44
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Anoulie posted:If Benny lives with his parents, wouldn't the household's income be too high for him to get free insurance? When he started the thread his mum was the only one working and it sounds like her job wasn't all that well paid (she was studying to get her teaching credentials). He mentioned his dad working mowing lawns after that, but his comments about being unable to afford medication and mental health services make it sound like the family income is still very low (I assume the city's services were means tested). From what he's posted, his brother is still unemployed and his sister's a student. I don't know whether family income is adjusted for dependent children when it comes to health insurance. At 24, would his family income even be taken into account if he's applying for subsidised/free health insurance (there must surely be a point at which you're regarded as "independent" even if you're still living at home)? Even if Benny's parents do have health insurance, isn't the option to have your children covered until they're 26 only an option - presumably nobody can make you keep your adult children on your coverage, regardless of whether they live at home or not.
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Mar 20, 2014 22:02
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Let's all just post the same question over and over until he answers it. I'll start a poll so we can organize our forum flash mob
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Mar 20, 2014 22:12
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Lolie posted:At 24, would his family income even be taken into account if he's applying for subsidised/free health insurance (there must surely be a point at which you're regarded as "independent" even if you're still living at home)? Even if Benny's parents do have health insurance, isn't the option to have your children covered until they're 26 only an option - presumably nobody can make you keep your adult children on your coverage, regardless of whether they live at home or not. It's my understanding that they can claim him as a dependant as long as they pay half of his support, which they no doubt doing. Considering his parents have 4, possibly 5 depending on his brother's situation, dependants and his father's income presumably is not being reported to the IRS I would assume they have no income as far as the government is concerned. So, no, there is no reason Benny can't get healthcare as I see it.
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Since we are never, ever, ever getting a response from Benny about the healthcare situation, I thought I'd throw out my favorite part of this thread, which is watching new people come in. Phase one: You guys are being too harsh! Jeez, goons. Phase two: Here is some good advice, couched in extremely pleasant terms. Phase three: You didn't take my good advice, Benny, so I'm going to say it again! Maybe you didn't see it last time. Phase four: So uh, about that advice I mentioned? Phase five: GODDAMNIT BENNY. It's a good 40% of why I keep reading this thread.
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Palisader posted:Since we are never, ever, ever getting a response from Benny about the healthcare situation, I thought I'd throw out my favorite part of this thread, which is watching new people come in. And I think the cycle happens multiple times for some people. You're missing phase six, which is resignedly posting futile but well-meaning advice while mercilessly mocking and ripping into Benny as a coping mechanism. Also, this thread is a modern adaptation of Waiting for Godot.
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