OldGreyEagle 5 Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 I have receied a few PM's from some newer folk who have no idea why some talk about Pie. I understand its an inside joke, but inside jokes are not funny to those not in the know. If we are to continue to make pie comments, can the first person to bring up pie explain what they are doing so it doesnt leave several people scratching their collective heads in wonderment? Link to post Share on other sites
SMT224 10 Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 Perhaps a reward of ice cream would be appropriate... if decorum allows. Link to post Share on other sites
Gunny2862 11 Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 In my humble experiences in the South, it is a polite society method of attempting to civilly end a discussion which is heading in an inelegant direction by diverting attention of the members of a party to a more pleasant topic. If apple is the reward, I'll have mine ala mode..., if Key Lime hold the ice cream thanks. Link to post Share on other sites
OldGreyEagle 5 Posted October 1, 2009 Author Share Posted October 1, 2009 Is it possible to skip the pie talk, and if you are done with a subject to just not refer back to it? Someone may see the topic as over and done while a few others are still discussing it. Would it be better to not post or continue to talk about pie? Link to post Share on other sites
Gunny2862 11 Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 I may be wrong but, for me I think I have only joined in the "pie" portions of the discussion when it's already been apparent that the thread is overall dying and the "fun" "ridiculousness" of pie talking has seized the discussion. And on those occasions I think I would have missed out on some insights on my fellow Scouters had the pie talk not occurred. Link to post Share on other sites
CA_Scouter 11 Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 OGE, does this have anything to do with that diet you said you were going on??? ;-) Link to post Share on other sites
Gunny2862 11 Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 Sorry OGE, I misread your post, but still agree with my earlier response. As to the re-reading, no I don't think discussing that you are attempting to redirect the conversation with the pie gambit will work as it brings attention to the "elephant in the room" phenomenon usually referring in these cases that someone has lost their sense of decorum and would then be analogous to pointing out their incivility. It would then be the equivalent of calling them out on their behavior rather than civilly redirecting(or yes, sometimes ending) the topic on a lighter note. IMHO only. Thanks. Link to post Share on other sites
prairie 10 Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 Just look at the size of that cat! Link to post Share on other sites
nolesrule 58 Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 Be glad that you are ona forum that uses pie, rather than images of "LOL catz". Link to post Share on other sites
scoutldr 732 Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 Well...who wants cake? Ah baked it fresh this moahnin' an it's STILL wahm! Link to post Share on other sites
Gunny2862 11 Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 Without any agenda other than just having fun... As Long as it's not Banana, Carrot, Red Velvet or Fruit cut me a slice o' that there cake! Link to post Share on other sites
CalicoPenn 729 Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 What's wrong with Pi? Did someone transpose a number somewhere? Link to post Share on other sites
scoutldr 732 Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 Pi are square. I only like round ones. Link to post Share on other sites
sherminator505 10 Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 No. Pi are round. Cornbread are squared. Link to post Share on other sites
CA_Scouter 11 Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 Look! A puppy! Link to post Share on other sites
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