Centennial Parade

[PUGalicious]

I'm not intolerant of other people's opinions... I'm disagreeing with them.

It appears, though, that Doug"Dogs" must themselves be intolerant of opinions that they judge to be "intolerant."

[Karried]

oh for goodness sakes! Now we've brought the innocent dogs into this.. lol

Not everyone is going to like the same things... some of us thought the Parade was just so-so based on having high expectations of a Parade 'like no other in the state's history' it wasn't awful.. in my opinion, it was just ho-hum with no magic or excitement that I saw. I watched the crowd, most seemed to not be into it. But, it was by no means horrible.

Kudos to those who tried to give everyone a nice free parade. I'm sure it was really hard work!

But, like I said, we all have different likes and dislikes.. who cares if we didn't like it or did like it.. no one should.

[Doug Loudenback]

I'm not intolerant of other people's opinions... I'm disagreeing with them.

It appears, though, that Doug"Dogs" must themselves be intolerant of opinions that they judge to be "intolerant."

How in heck did you train your dog to stick out its tongue like that??? Well done!

[PUGalicious]

To be fair, it's not as hard as it might seem. It's more a matter of snapping the shot at the right moment.

[Doug Loudenback]

I thought maybe you showed him pics of the parade!

Kidding aside, that's a good looking dog you have there!

[PUGalicious]

He's even more adorable in person... and so is his sister (but in a different sort of way) ...

[Doug Loudenback]

Watched the OETA video last night ... it was really nice, just like Pug said! The opening events and number which I couldn't see from my location and the Rocket Man stuff was very nice, as were the interviews with James Garner, etc. Very well done!

[PUGalicious]

Watched the OETA video last night ... it was really nice... Very well done!

... by Oklahoma standards ... I guess you're right.

[jbrown84]

Here we go again.

I really think people like you, PUG have an exaggerated negative attitude. Show me another state that put a local parade on better. Probably not. Macy's and the Rose parade are national events with major national sponsors.

If they had done it more spectacular, the same people would be whining about how the Centennial Commission was wasting money.

Frankly I'm tired of it and that's why I don't come here as often.

[PUGalicious]

What's the best address to mail/ship your pacifier to?

[Doug Loudenback]

Hey, don't let Pug get you down, JBrown ... just learn from him ... and say ...

Hey Pug ... Yeah, YOU, Pug ...

And if that doesn't work, well, we can always take it to the next level ...

[Karried]

lol ... the next level? not the

'gasp'

Butt shots?!!!

[Doug Loudenback]

lol ... the next level? not the

'gasp'

Butt shots?!!!

Not tellin' ... but I KNOW that Pug will be replying and I'm tryin' to figure out my next move!

[Oh GAWD the Smell!]

Pretty good "for Oklahoma"?

Uh...I've been to the turkey-day parade in NYC, and several in and around SoCal as well as some here...ALL PARADES ARE BORING AND HOKEY. I mean really, who wants to see Ms. Buffalo Herd or Ms. Okra wave by on the back of a Rustang?

As far as I know, they're aimed at children as a demographic, why would any sane adult expect to be madly entertained by one is beyond me.

I still go to them from time to time though...Because despite them being boring and hokey, you still get to be around other people that you share the city/state with, get to eat food that's really bad for you, and see things that you're not going to see anywhere else. The hokey, the silly, the semi-retired and d-list celebs, the retarded balloons, and the children giggling at the horse poop is why you go. That's why it's fun.

Thanks for the pics!







And why do I have an urge to get a dog now?

[PUGalicious]

Is this what you're looking for, Doug?

[PUGalicious]

or perhaps this one...



By all means, we want to be unwavering, uncritical cheerleaders for all things Oklahoma... no matter what...

[Doug Loudenback]

I'm not uncritical ... I just don't have a predisposition like you do that if it's "Oklahoma," it's not so hot!

Anyway ... to reply ...

Is this what you're looking for, Doug?

Well ... I knew that you'd be replying! Soooo ... what would MY next move be, I wondered ... Karrie's great suggestion for "butt" pics gave me serious pause and cause for reflection ... I did give thought to more dog pics" (and I certainly do admire your creativity in the above ... well done!) ... but maybe something more hostile though, such as ...

... but, NO ... I shouldn't let dogs do my fighting for me, I finally decided. I would need to do my own fighting ... on my own ...

I decided, upon reflection, to "take it to the next level!"

And so, though I don't intend this to be seriously taken but just in good fun ... I decided that it was time to ESCALATE this cold war of words and make it hotter ... understanding that you will doubtless give thought to doing the same ... I'm thinking "nu_cu_ler" (to quote the pres), or maybe even "nu_cle_ar" (!) ... anyway, here you go (I'm the one on the left, you, the bully, are the one on the right) ...

Your turn!

But ... I've got dibs on Dr. Strangelove pics, once and if this progresses that far, soooo ... hands off! ... that one is MINE!

[PUGalicious]

I'm not uncritical ... I just don't have a predisposition like you do that if it's "Oklahoma," it's not so hot!

You and your friend, jbrown, have missed my point completely. I don't believe that "if it's Oklahoma, it's not so hot!" I love this state and have adopted it as my own after moving here 21 years ago. What I don't like is an acceptance of second best as the best we can do, as someone pointed out previously in this thread. We often accept Busch-league performance as being "good enough" for Oklahoma's standards, even if it falls short of the "big-leagues" we claim to want to compete with. A wise person once said: "If you can't do it right, don't do it at all."

Our floats in the Rose Parade were first class. Those floats were done right. They made me proud to be an Oklahoman. The "Oklahoma" film done a few years back that was aired prominently on OETA was first class; it was done right. It made me proud to be an Oklahoman. MAPS has been a resounding success; it was first-class and (generally) done right. It revitalized the downtown area. It made me proud to live in the Oklahoma City area.

In contrast, the Centennial Celebration has been mediocre at best and a colossal dud at worst. It could have been so much more, but it's become a self-serving party for the good ole boy network. And when it's over at the end of this year, taxpayers will have a nice sized taxpayer bill and wonder what there has been to show for it.

The parade? The parade was okay, but fell well short of the hype and short of what one might expect from a once-in-a-lifetime celebration event. And, if you can't do it right, don't do it at all. The money can be better spent elsewhere, like continued investment in improving downtown and other areas around the city and state.

That's what I'm saying.

here you go (I'm the one on the left, you, the bully, are the one on the right) ...

Once again, you are making it personal. I criticize a public event as being mediocre — something that is simply my opinion that happens to be polar opposite to your own — and you make it personal, here and previously. My pug pees on a sign and your response is to murder me?

I guess that would be the Oklahoma response to a difference of opinion...

But ... I've got dibs on Dr. Strangelove pics, once and if this progresses that far, soooo ... hands off! ... that one is MINE!

I concede the Strangelove pics.

[Doug Loudenback]

Once again, you are making it personal. I criticize a public event as being mediocre — something that is simply my opinion that happens to be polar opposite to your own — and you make it personal, here and previously. My pug pees on a sign and your response is to murder me?

I guess that would be the Oklahoma response to a difference of opinion...

Well, I said that my post was intended as "fun" ... you did the 1st pic post with your cool dog ... guess you took it personal ... not intended. I'll stop. But, again, your quip and cheap shot, "I guess that would be the Oklahoma response to a difference of opinion," pretty much says where you're coming from. Not a problem, and you're certainly entitled to your attitude, but it's not mine. But, again, I was just having fun with this ... it wasn't personal, not on my part.

[Oh GAWD the Smell!]

C'mon...Certainly there's a happy medium here guys.

Now, let's all sing Kumbaya.

[Doug Loudenback]

That's good for me!

[PUGalicious]

Cool with me.

[Doug Loudenback]

I've assembled the pictures I took into a flash video file, using Gordon MacRae's version of "Oklahoma" and Seitz's (sp?) "March Grandioso" as the background music. That is the tune played by that outstanding Broken Arrow High School Band during the parade. Run time is about 12 minutes and it's a pretty large file (12.9 MB).

Link: Doug Dawgz Blog: Centennial Parade Video

Enjoy!

[The Old Downtown Guy]

Pretty good "for Oklahoma"?

Uh...I've been to the turkey-day parade in NYC, and several in and around SoCal as well as some here...ALL PARADES ARE BORING AND HOKEY. I mean really, who wants to see Ms. Buffalo Herd or Ms. Okra wave by on the back of a Rustang?

But how about 1000 flaming skeletons ranked up behind Wayne Coyne and the guys in OKC's first Ghouls On Parade this coming Saturday, October 27th, at 7PM. Several arts groups will have floats and a total of sixty entrants make up the inaugural edition. It forms up at NW 8th and Broadway and heads to Stiles and Sheridan in Bricktown. Beverages, food and bleachers will be located on the Field of Screams at 4th and Broadway. Come early and stay late. No marching bands or Miss Oklahomas, but way plenty of entertaining sights and sounds in OKC’s breakout fall event . . . . it’s arty . . . it’s scary . . . . it’s not to be missed. Check the Gazette for more info.

[Oh GAWD the Smell!]

But how about 1000 flaming skeletons ranked up behind Wayne Coyne and the guys in OKC's first Ghouls On Parade this coming Saturday, October 27th, at 7PM. Several arts groups will have floats and a total of sixty entrants make up the inaugural edition. It forms up at NW 8th and Broadway and heads to Stiles and Sheridan in Bricktown. Beverages, food and bleachers will be located on the Field of Screams at 4th and Broadway. Come early and stay late. No marching bands or Miss Oklahomas, but way plenty of entertaining sights and sounds in OKC’s breakout fall event . . . . it’s arty . . . it’s scary . . . . it’s not to be missed. Check the Gazette for more info.

That's not scary. Scary would be Jocelyn Wildenstein in charge of beautification.

That does sound pretty neat though.