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Who are "they" ?

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I've been reading the excellent thread on post-modernism (very educating to a dull-wit like me) and I noticed that a point often cropped up. Who are "they"? These people/entities who shape and shift humanity but who disguise themselves behind the mask of "they". So I thought this would make a good thread. Your thoughts please.
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Originally posted by Fezek
I've been reading the excellent thread on post-modernism (very educating to a dull-wit like me) and I noticed that a point often cropped up. Who are "they"? These people/entities who shape and shift humanity but who disguise themselves behind the mask of "they". So I thought this would make a good thread. Your thoughts please.
Well there is a (conspiracy) theory that all important things that happen in this world are controlled by one organisation that shape how we live. They have economic control over the entire world.

The truth of this is debatable ;)
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Re: Re: Who are "they" ?
Originally posted by Mr Sleep


Well there is a (conspiracy) theory that all important things that happen in this world are controlled by one organisation that shape how we live. They have economic control over the entire world.

The truth of this is debatable ;)
Are they called the Talamasca? :eek:

Seriously though, I've always thought that post-modernism was some kind of genre for certain media for art forms. :)
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Re: Re: Who are "they" ?
Originally posted by Mr Sleep


Well there is a (conspiracy) theory that all important things that happen in this world are controlled by one organisation that shape how we live. They have economic control over the entire world.

The truth of this is debatable ;)
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It is my undying belief that included amongst the shadowy ranks of 'them' is Colonel Sanders.
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Re: Re: Re: Who are "they" ?
Originally posted by Sailor Saturn


My friend Panther and I have figured out much about Them. They are Them, and They control Everything. These, Those, This, and That also work for Them. They also have It working Them. We are the only ones who can fight against Them, but We have repeatedly been betrayed by You. If We don't get You undercontrol, They'll....[color=royal blue]This transmission has been discontinued until further notice. It is highly recommended that you not believe a word that Miss Hotaru has said. Thank you, and have a nice day.[/color]
Are you saying this world of ours is controlled by indefinite pronouns!!
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Isn't the head of "they" the cigarette smoking man?
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Re: I've really gotta start visiting this forum more often...
Originally posted by Ode to a Grasshopper
It is my undying belief that included amongst the shadowy ranks of 'them' is Colonel Sanders.
Yes, and if you keep talking about him openly in that way, you will end up as a side order of extra crispy. :eek:
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Re: Re: Re: Re: Who are "they" ?
Originally posted by Fezek
Are you saying this world of ours is controlled by indefinite pronouns!!
Yep! And they almost caught me! Uh-oh, here they come again. :eek: *makes her escape*
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Originally posted by Bordeauxxx
Isn't the head of "they" the cigarette smoking man?
I thought it was a giant beholder-like killer plum or damson.
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I thought it was a giant beholder-like killer plum or damson.

Ah yes. The killer plum theory. Regarded in many circles as the be all and end all of conspiracy theories. Difficult to spot, harder to get your head around: Plums.
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THEY could be ANYONE


(I suspect Weasel)
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Originally posted by VoodooDali

THEY could be ANYONE


(I suspect Weasel)
But THEY could not be EVERYONE, NOONE can be EVERYONE...though THEY could be SOMEONE....
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I thought They were that bunch of guys who keep taking photos of me from across the street. Maybe They are a clandestine clan of everyone in the world who wears sunlasses indoors.
I thought it was a giant beholder-like killer plum or damson.
that's Damsin to you. the whole fruit thing is a coverup. They claim that noone ever suspects somebody who they are about to eat. [well I never have!]

btw what's this got to do with Post Modernism?
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BTW does anyone remember the show that was on in about 1989 called Killer Tomatoes....no? What do you mean there's no such thing as killer tomatoes? what? vegetables can't move? what? why? It's true I tells ya!It's TRRRrruuuueee.....
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THEY are the ones who took awat MY ciggarettes when THEY locked me up in that damn instutution...hehe...but I fooled them. I was sane, and they let me out. But THEY keep hounding me. I didn't take the last green jelly bean dammit. I DIDN'T. But do THEY listen? no, THEY never listen. THEY just stare, and laugh, and make funny faces at me like THEY can see inside me. But THEY can't No, THEY can't.

GET AWAY FROM ME DAMMIT!!!!!!!!!!!


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I thunts me as we speak, It may be tracking this post. No time to lose. For the love of god be cautious! You don't know what you're getting into!
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LOL :D @Robnark
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Originally posted by Robnark
[whispers]
If you value your lives, do not dig deeper into the heart of Them, for They are but pawns of It and It's fury knows no bounds.
I thunts me as we speak, It may be tracking this post. No time to lose. For the love of god be cautious! You don't know what you're getting into!
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