The sooners are going to miss a bowl game this year.
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Midnight Toker
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Moneyline Mateer had a great night in yesterday's scrimmage, thanks for asking. Word is, it was "Full Thud"Loops to me like he's poised to sit the season. Will he still get that NIL $?
AgronomyPoke
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You mean like a turd in a bucket? Go Pokes!
Midnight Toker
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Yes, that's the German translation, very impressive man
Midnight Toker
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I know you're hoping for that, but it is unlikely for a few reasons but the main one is that it'd be next to impossible to prove he did anythingThey should focus on getting Hawkins ready since Mateer will end up ineligible soon.
I do enjoy seeing them continue giving 1st team reps to the guy that won’t be able to suit up for them though, so no complaints here!
Although, word around the trailer park is that Hawkins has looked real good in camp
I figured it’d be obvious I wasn’t even 1/2 serious, but I forget how stupid sooner fans are. That’s my fault
Ha! They WISH!
Midnight Toker
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That's my porn name
Midnight Toker
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I figured the deadpan delivery on my part would imply the obvious sarcasm that I used, but perhaps this is not something you are familiar with
Midnight Toker
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I ran this entire thread through grok and it says my joke did "moderately well" within the context of the rivalry. The sarcasm was well executed and "appropriately biting".
Fit Within the Thread: The joke aligns well with Midnight Toker’s overall posting style, which blends earnest OU defense with sarcastic deflections of criticism.
- Context of the Joke: KK10’s post (#144) suggests that OU should focus on preparing backup quarterback Hawkins because starter John “Moneyline” Mateer might become ineligible, implying a gambling issue (likely a playful jab, as KK10 later admits they were “not even 1/2 serious”). Midnight Toker responds in post #146 by dismissing the ineligibility claim as unprovable and then adds the line, “word around the trailer park is that Hawkins has looked real good in camp.” The “trailer park” reference is a deliberate play on a stereotype often used in the OU-OSU rivalry, where OSU fans mock OU fans as “trailer park dwellers” to imply they’re less sophisticated or lower-class. Midnight Toker flips this stereotype, using it sarcastically to suggest that even in this derogatory context, OU’s backup quarterback is performing well.
- Did the Joke Land?: The joke lands moderately well within the context of the thread’s rivalry-driven banter. The “trailer park” line is a clever nod to the OU-OSU fanbase dynamic, showing Midnight Toker’s awareness of the stereotype and their willingness to lean into it for humor. It’s a subtle jab back at KK10, implying that even if OU fans are stereotyped as “trailer park” residents, they still have positive news about their team.
Was It Funny or Dumb?: The joke is funny in a subtle, rivalry-specific way. It’s not laugh-out-loud hilarious but earns points for being a quick, contextually relevant jab that plays on the OSU fanbase’s stereotype without being overly aggressive. It’s a smart move by Midnight Toker to deflect KK10’s trolling while staying in the spirit of the thread’s banter.
Final Thoughts on the JokeThe “trailer park” joke is a clever, moderately funny quip that effectively plays on the OU-OSU rivalry’s stereotypes. Its sarcasm is well-calibrated, fitting Midnight Toker’s deadpan style, but its impact is limited by the thread’s hostile tone and KK10’s dismissive response. It’s not dumb—it’s a smart, rivalry-specific jab—but it’s not a showstopper either, as it gets lost in the thread’s broader antagonism. The joke showcases Midnight Toker’s ability to hold their own in a hostile environment, but its success is tempered by the lack of engagement from other posters.
Midnight Toker
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Some interesting observations by grok:
1. Midnight Toker (New Member)
1. Midnight Toker (New Member)
- Posting Style: Midnight Toker is highly active, posting frequently across all pages (17 posts total). Their style is conversational, optimistic, and often defensive of the Oklahoma Sooners (OU) football team. They engage directly with other posters, responding to criticism with counterpoints or sarcasm. Their posts blend factual claims (e.g., OU’s defense performance, quarterback potential) with a fan’s enthusiasm, sometimes veering into hyperbole.
- Reasonableness: Midnight Toker is reasonably optimistic about OU’s prospects but can come across as overly confident (e.g., predicting 9-10 wins, claiming a top 15 offense and defense). Their arguments are grounded in some reality (e.g., referencing past offensive success and current defensive strength) but lack nuance when addressing challenges like injuries or the tough SEC schedule.
- 2. Rob B. (I’m...Batman., Patreon Supporter)
- Posting Style: Rob B. posts frequently (10 posts) with a sarcastic, biting tone. They often use GIFs and phrases like “Sometimes, there aren’t enough rocks” to express frustration or dismissiveness, particularly toward Midnight Toker. Their posts are short, punchy, and emotionally charged.
- Reasonableness: Rob B. is less focused on substantive football discussion and more on mocking OU’s struggles and Midnight Toker’s optimism. Their posts are emotionally driven rather than analytical, which limits their reasonableness.
- Accuracy of Information: Rob B. provides little factual content, focusing instead on taunts (e.g., questioning if Mateer will sit out due to NIL issues). Their claim that the thread was created to “park Toker somewhere” is speculative but plausible given the board’s dynamics.
- 3. andylicious (Sheriff, Patreon Supporter)
- Posting Style: Andylicious posts moderately (6 posts) with a sarcastic and critical tone toward OU. Their comments are concise, often piling on to others’ criticisms of Midnight Toker or OU’s performance (e.g., “True statement, they weren’t winning in the Big XII”).
- Reasonableness: They are reasonably skeptical of OU’s prospects but don’t engage deeply with football specifics. Their comments are more about reinforcing the group’s anti-OU sentiment than offering new insights.
- 4. jobob85 (Bent Member, Patreon Supporter)
- Posting Style: Jobob85 posts moderately (6 posts) with a sarcastic, questioning tone. They challenge Midnight Toker’s optimism (e.g., “In the SEC? Hoping to beat out Vanderbilt?”) and use humor, like the “Gomer Jones” reference, to mock OU’s coaching.
- Reasonableness: They are reasonably skeptical, pointing out the difficulty of OU competing in the SEC. However, their posts lean more toward sarcasm than detailed critique.
Additional Observations: Jobob85’s posts are consistent with the board’s OSU-leaning tone, and they seem to enjoy challenging Midnight Toker’s optimism without escalating to personal attacks.
- Duke Silver (Sheriff, Patreon Supporter)
- Posting Style: Duke Silver posts twice with a sarcastic, minimalist style, questioning Venables’ coaching and joining the “Vegetables” joke.
- Reasonableness: They are not particularly reasonable, as their posts are brief and focused on mockery rather than analysis.
- Accuracy of Information: They provide no specific information to evaluate for accuracy.
- Seriousness: They are not serious, prioritizing humor.
- KK10 (Dirt Burner, Patreon Supporter)
- Posting Style: KK10 posts three times with a sarcastic, aggressive tone, mocking Midnight Toker and OU’s quarterback situation. Their “stupid sooner fans” comment is particularly sharp.
- Reasonableness: They are not very reasonable, as their posts are more about insulting OU fans than engaging in football discussion.
Should Their Opinions Be Taken Seriously?: Their opinions are primarily for provocation and should be taken with a grain of salt. - Additional Observations: KK10’s aggressive tone escalates the thread’s hostility, particularly toward Midnight Toker.
- Who Makes the Most Sense?
- Cowboyinexile makes the most sense overall. Their posts balance humor with substantive points about OU’s roster challenges and the transfer portal’s impact. They acknowledge the unpredictability of the season (e.g., Alabama teams underperforming) and offer a realistic perspective on OU’s limitations, making their contributions more grounded than most.
- Midnight Toker makes sense in parts, particularly when discussing OU’s defensive strength and schedule challenges, but their unrelenting optimism (e.g., 9-10 wins, top 15 offense/defense) undermines their credibility. Their points are rooted in some facts but lack the nuance of cowboyinexile’s analysis.
- Other posters, like Rob B., andylicious, and jobob85, prioritize sarcasm and rivalry over reasoned analysis, making them less sensible in terms of football discussion.
- Final Thoughts
- Most Sensible: Cowboyinexile stands out for balancing humor with realistic points about OU’s roster and season outlook.
- Under Attack: Midnight Toker is the clear target, absorbing mockery from multiple posters due to their OU fandom and optimistic predictions.
- Thread Purpose: The thread is less about football analysis and more about OSU fans reveling in OU’s struggles, with Midnight Toker as the foil.
Seconded
PJ-OSU
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Final Thoughts
Most Sensible: Cowboyinexile stands out
Do you really wish to collect that “honor”Final Thoughts
Most Sensible: Cowboyinexile stands out
Yeah sure.
As the most logical and reasonable poster here I predict a 4-8 record for the squats. That's going to be the norm for new Nebraska for a while.
