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melloncollie Since: Feb, 2012
#1: Jan 21st 2011 at 10:20:09 AM

I don't see how the current picture relates to the trope. Is there some historical/artistic context that I'm missing, or is it just a really contrived pun?

Perhaps it would be better imageless? I mean, what sort of proper Shrouded in Myth character lets someone take a clear picture of him/her?

Madrugada Since: Jan, 2001
#2: Jan 21st 2011 at 11:41:03 AM

It's just a really bad pun. Bad as in "It doesn't work very well."

melloncollie Since: Feb, 2012
#3: Jan 21st 2011 at 3:35:17 PM

So I found this one of "Keyser Soze". I think having his face shadowed helps, but dunno if it's JAFAAC.

Again, is it better if we have no picture?

Willbyr Hi (Y2K) Relationship Status: With my statistically significant other
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#4: Jan 21st 2011 at 4:58:44 PM

That's bad...I wouldn't even make that pun. Pulling the pic.

What really is there, down in the myth mist?

edited 21st Jan '11 4:59:06 PM by Willbyr

Madrugada Since: Jan, 2001
#5: Jan 21st 2011 at 5:19:21 PM

I don't know how to picture this one, since it's not a very visual trope — it's "legendary figure, with all sorts of stories about him, and no one knows which, if any are true."

You've heard the stories. There's someone out there, someone mysterious and untouchable. Rumors and hearsay seem to surround their every word and deed. And not just the normal sort either, but the utterly ridiculous kind. Like that he's thirty feet tall and shoots lightning bolts out of his arse. Sure, there's a kernel of truth in there somewhere, but who even knows where or what it might be with all the stories surrounding the truth.
I'm not sure how you put that in a picture...

edited 21st Jan '11 5:20:53 PM by Madrugada

BlackHumor Since: Jan, 2001
#6: Jan 21st 2011 at 5:35:32 PM

Do we have a picture of Reagan (or suitably well known public figure) 30 feet tall and shooting lightning bolts out of his ass?

Alternatively, we could go for that PBF comic about the movie about "World War II".

melloncollie Since: Feb, 2012
#7: Jan 22nd 2011 at 12:59:40 PM

^ I've seen an animated thing about George Washington doing similar things... lemme look for it.

melloncollie Since: Feb, 2012
#8: Jan 22nd 2011 at 1:01:10 PM

I do thank you for reminding me that this exists.

melloncollie Since: Feb, 2012
#9: Jan 22nd 2011 at 1:04:35 PM

Washington with laser eyes.

Opponents beware. George Washington's coming.

edited 22nd Jan '11 1:05:34 PM by melloncollie

Madrugada Since: Jan, 2001
#10: Jan 22nd 2011 at 1:20:06 PM

Agian, from the page description: Sure, there's a kernel of truth in there somewhere, but who even knows where or what it might be with all the stories surrounding the truth.

Not simply "there are stories about them". They are shrouded in the stories to the point that the truth is not known.

melloncollie Since: Feb, 2012
#11: Jan 23rd 2011 at 10:05:16 AM

I guess we're leaving this imageless then? Er... is there a proper procedure for that?

rodneyAnonymous Sophisticated as Hell from empty space Since: Aug, 2010
#12: Jan 23rd 2011 at 1:45:35 PM

Besides not adding a picture?

Becky: Who are you? The Mysterious Stranger: An angel. Huck: What's your name? The Mysterious Stranger: Satan.
Deboss I see the Awesomeness. from Awesomeville Texas Since: Aug, 2009
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#13: Jan 23rd 2011 at 6:03:37 PM

If you want, leave a commented out note that Image Pickin' couldn't find a good image and to please create a new thread before putting up an image. I've found that if you don't, it winds up back here because somebody else decided "hey, I know a great example!" and sticks up a JAFAAC.

Fight smart, not fair.
Willbyr Hi (Y2K) Relationship Status: With my statistically significant other
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#14: Jan 23rd 2011 at 6:33:47 PM

[up] Sounds like a good idea.

ThePope Since: Oct, 2010
#15: Jan 23rd 2011 at 8:43:16 PM

I really wish that whenever you edited a page, a small note would appear at the very top saying to consult others before swapping out images, with a link to Image Pickin' to guide newcomers.

melloncollie Since: Feb, 2012
#16: Jan 23rd 2011 at 10:09:35 PM

I always forget how to do comments. It's two percentage signs, right?

edited 23rd Jan '11 10:09:50 PM by melloncollie

Deboss I see the Awesomeness. from Awesomeville Texas Since: Aug, 2009
I see the Awesomeness.
#17: Jan 23rd 2011 at 10:24:42 PM

That's how I do it.

Fight smart, not fair.
melloncollie Since: Feb, 2012
#18: Jan 23rd 2011 at 10:26:14 PM

Well, it's done now.

How do you make the Image Pickin' tag go away? I've always wondered about that.

shimaspawn from Here and Now Since: May, 2010 Relationship Status: In your bunk
#19: Jan 23rd 2011 at 10:26:40 PM

Have a mod lock the thread.

Reality is that, which when you stop believing in it, doesn't go away. -Philip K. Dick
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