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The Oatmeal did a thing on running, and now I hate running

fidel_catstro [Edit] [Delete] 81 replies 11:46, 18 July '13

http://theoatmeal.com/comics/running

What an utter bellend. The "vanity" page is particularly awful.

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  • This is the worst Oatmeal comic I've ever seen

    ma0sm | 18 Jul '13, 11:56 | X
    fitzcarraldo, Sibley, andyvine, and berksy this'd this
  • That comic missed the mark so many times, it might be a new world record.

    justanothersheeldz | 18 Jul '13, 12:06 | X
    TheWza this'd this
  • I can't really bring myself to hate it.

    The thing about tanning beds is a bit prickly, but on the whole, good for him (although I know he has his critics - I can't remember how that whole feud with BuzzFeed came about but his response was here: http://theoatmeal.com/blog/jack_stuef )

    hip_young_gunslinger | 18 Jul '13, 12:10 | X
    ElthamsmateOwen this'd this
  • not even gonna look at this

    Cementimental | 18 Jul '13, 12:11 | X
    Body_In_The_Thames, Comaboy, and twentynine this'd this
  • Yeah. I hope they continue to rip his comics off, frankly.

    HAHAHAHAHAHAAHA!

    TheoGB | 18 Jul '13, 12:13 | X
  • phew, blocked at work

    near miss

    Pharyngeal | 18 Jul '13, 12:15 | X
    oojimaflop this'd this
  • I genuinely loathe and despise The Oatmeal.

    It's a fucking festering sac of scrotal elephantiasis masquerading as information for stupid cunts who pretend to have interests.

    Oissin_ | 18 Jul '13, 12:22 | X
    Comaboy this'd this
  • no fucking way am I reading six parts of that

    it's bad enough that they used my name in the first bit. NO.

    incandenza_ | 18 Jul '13, 12:28 | X
  • There were bits that I didn't agree with

    but similarly I admired his honesty about it all and showing an opinion on something, just cause I don't agree with it all doesn't mean I have to hate someone or something.

    ElthamsmateOwen @hip_young_gunslinger | 18 Jul '13, 12:30 | X
  • Totally agree with him about sunbeds

    SpartacusHughes @ElthamsmateOwen | 18 Jul '13, 12:41 | X
  • You mean his name?

    which is the same as your name? or is your name blerch?

    (Not having ago, just possibly pointing out that his name is Matthew.)

    ElthamsmateOwen @incandenza_ | 18 Jul '13, 12:43 | X
  • the worst of it is

    he's probably just ripping off Hyperbole and a Half

    fidel_catstro @ElthamsmateOwen | 18 Jul '13, 12:46 | X
    hexagram this'd this
  • totally disagree

    that they are "part of gym culture" though.

    there's some ludicrous straw-manning going on in that section

    fidel_catstro @SpartacusHughes | 18 Jul '13, 12:46 | X
    TheWza this'd this
  • I wanted to start running

    that comic actually put me off a bit. I don't want my toenails to fall off or be hunted down by giant hornets. I think I will just stick to nice countryside walks and eating well.

    steinbolt | 18 Jul '13, 12:49 | X
    ElthamsmateOwen, Oissin_, and andyvine this'd this
  • didn't realise so many people hated him

    seems fairly innocuous for the most part

    anal_schwarzenegger | 18 Jul '13, 12:55 | X
    ma0sm, badmanreturns, hip_young_gunslinger, plasticniki, japes, ElthamsmateOwen, Yesiamaduck, oh_gerardus_MERCATOR, 83746725, icehockeyhair, chickenbones, lovelessrapture, LastAstronaut, and SarcasticFringehead this'd this
  • I thought it was awesome

    And it makes me want to run more.

    Shit.

    Maybe I'm turning into a running bellend.

    Infinite_Jest | 18 Jul '13, 12:58 | X
  • part 4 is the worst

    andyvine | 18 Jul '13, 13:02 | X
  • as seems to be the fashion on these boards when i provide

    an opinion that is slightly negative towards something.

    HEY GUYS, HE'S JUST DOING HIS THING YEAH. IT MIGHT NOT BE FOR YOU, BUT THAT DOESN'T MEAN YOU SHOULD BE NEGATIVE ABOUT IT, YEAH? I BET LOTS OF PEOPLE REALLY ENJOYED THAT COMIC, CAN'T YOU JUST LEAVE THEM IN PEACE TO ENJOY IT? I THINK YOUR LIFE WILL BE A LOT BETTER IF YOU JUST CHILL OUT, DON'T THINK ABOUT STUFF YOU DON'T LIKE AND JUST FOCUS ON YOUR OWN THINGS, YEAH?

    which is really great advice. hey, it's just a comic guys?

    instead of bashing him, why don't you just do something positive with your life...like go for a run?

    michael_w | 18 Jul '13, 13:26 | X
  • nah.

    it's a massive clanging humblebrag disguised as an underdog/outsider fightback.

    calling it out is legit.

    especially seeing as it's a commercial enterprise. rather than just some dude doing his thang.

    TheWza @michael_w | 18 Jul '13, 13:36 | X
    Oissin_ and incandenza_ this'd this
  • BUT HE SPENDS ALL HIS MONEY ON HIS SISTER AND HER KIDS, MAN!!!

    TheoGB @TheWza | 18 Jul '13, 13:38 | X
  • hey, i largely agree...

    i just thought it was DiS law now that you needed this voice in every thread that gives a negative opinion.

    michael_w @TheWza | 18 Jul '13, 13:38 | X
  • but...

    you haven't said anything yet? Or have you?

    ElthamsmateOwen @michael_w | 18 Jul '13, 13:42 | X
  • 's cool.

    You're just a guy doing his thing innit.

    TheWza @michael_w | 18 Jul '13, 14:06 | X
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  • also, his day job is SEO expert

    unarguably a bellend.

    fidel_catstro | 18 Jul '13, 14:31 | X
  • you'd have a point if this thread was all

    I CANT BELIEVE PEOPLE LIKE RUNNING OMG

    alcxxk @michael_w | 18 Jul '13, 14:33 | X
  • not sure if serious

    83746725 @fidel_catstro | 18 Jul '13, 14:34 | X
  • hm

    http://derasso.tumblr.com/post/2941785383/the-oatmeal-guy-is-a-scummy-seo-jerkwad

    fidel_catstro @83746725 | 18 Jul '13, 14:35 | X
  • you're right...

    instead it's just.....THIS INTERNET-BASED CARTOON HAS MADE ME NEVER WANT TO RUN AGAIN BECAUSE IT IS SO FUCKING DOGSHIT AND THE GUY IS SUCH A MASSIVE BELLEND.

    far milder.

    michael_w @alcxxk | 18 Jul '13, 14:36 | X
  • He pretty comprehensively denies still doing that though

    Kitchmo @fidel_catstro | 18 Jul '13, 14:39 | X
  • hi pigfucker

    the whole point here is that this guy is being a negative bag of dicks and bashing other people.

    fidel_catstro @michael_w | 18 Jul '13, 14:40 | X
  • the manboobs thing is still running

    and a ton of the oatmeal strips are repugnant. For ex, the twilight one.

    fidel_catstro @Kitchmo | 18 Jul '13, 14:42 | X
  • another thread with another completely unnecessary insult.

    i probably would've sparred with your for a bit on here in the past, but i think i'm past the need to verbally abuse a stranger on the internet over a minor disagreement.

    have fun guys.

    michael_w @fidel_catstro | 18 Jul '13, 14:43 | X
  • 1) my gf does SEO ;(

    2) he claims he only did SEO for a few months many years ago.
    still seems like a prat

    alcxxk @fidel_catstro | 18 Jul '13, 14:44 | X
  • aw

    no offence meant x

    fidel_catstro @michael_w | 18 Jul '13, 14:45 | X
  • I haven't a fucking clue who he is

    Royter-Hatfood @anal_schwarzenegger | 18 Jul '13, 15:36 | X
    chickenbones, vamos, p_a_u_l, and stanstubbs this'd this
  • I like his funny drawings and stuff

    shucks | 18 Jul '13, 15:56 | X
  • *a

    Royter-Hatfood @shucks | 18 Jul '13, 16:29 | X
  • he made a 404 page for Tumblr, which they then adopted

    what's the problem with that?

    83746725 @fidel_catstro | 18 Jul '13, 16:33 | X
  • a like his funny drawings and stuff
    I a his funny drawings and stuff
    I like a funny drawings and stuff
    I like his a drawings and stuff
    I like his funny a and stuff
    I like his funny drawings a stuff
    I like his funny drawings and a

    japes @Royter-Hatfood | 18 Jul '13, 16:37 | X
  • I a like his funny drawings and stuff
    I like a his funny drawings and stuff
    I like his a funny drawings and stuff
    I like his funny a drawings and stuff
    I like his funny drawings a and stuff
    I like his funny drawings and a stuff

    japes @Royter-Hatfood | 18 Jul '13, 16:39 | X
  • no problem with that

    the article says "hey, this guy did this cute thing for tumblr, however don't forget this scummy stuff he did". Which is pretty clear when you, er, read the article.

    fidel_catstro @83746725 | 18 Jul '13, 16:39 | X
  • sure, but where does the SEO thing fit into this?

    83746725 @fidel_catstro | 18 Jul '13, 16:43 | X
  • fanny

    83746725 @japes | 18 Jul '13, 16:43 | X
    japes and Royter-Hatfood this'd this
  • I literally don't understand what it is that you don't understand

    soz.

    fidel_catstro @83746725 | 18 Jul '13, 16:44 | X
  • how does him making a 404 page for tumblr which they subsequently adopted make him a scummy SEO jerkwad?

    83746725 @fidel_catstro | 18 Jul '13, 16:50 | X
  • think they're saying *despite* making this cool 404 page

    he's also a dick

    japes @83746725 | 18 Jul '13, 16:52 | X
    fidel_catstro this'd this
  • And what has any of that got to do with SEO?

    83746725 @japes | 18 Jul '13, 16:56 | X
  • the bit of the article where it talks about SEO

    that bit. that's the bit you're looking for.

    I sort of feel like I'm being Meoington'd here.

    fidel_catstro @83746725 | 18 Jul '13, 16:59 | X
  • draw-wangs

    icehockeyhair @83746725 | 18 Jul '13, 17:01 | X
    japes and fidel_catstro this'd this
  • oh god, forget it

    83746725 @fidel_catstro | 18 Jul '13, 17:07 | X
    fidel_catstro this'd this
  • What's SEO?

    meowington @fidel_catstro | 18 Jul '13, 17:17 | X
    michael_w this'd this
  • :D

    ElthamsmateOwen @meowington | 18 Jul '13, 17:26 | X
    fidel_catstro, 83746725, andyvine, ma0sm, and joeymahone this'd this
  • What's wrong with working in SEO/being an SEO `expert`?

    I know what SEO is, but I must've missed the briefing where I was told to treat people who work in it with contempt...

    GetOffMyLawn @fidel_catstro | 18 Jul '13, 17:28 | X
    83746725 and andyvine this'd this
  • If you didn't have to look SEO up you're a cunt

    Balonz | 18 Jul '13, 17:39 | X
  • does that mean you're a cunt from now on as you'll not need to look it up next time?

    j0hn @Balonz | 18 Jul '13, 17:40 | X
  • I'm going to remove all my senses so I will never have to come across it again

    (if I don't see it again in the next month there is no way I will remember it)

    Balonz @j0hn | 18 Jul '13, 17:42 | X
  • Gonna start daily reminder threads about SEO being a thing

    j0hn @Balonz | 18 Jul '13, 17:43 | X
  • fao: theo, re: seo

    japes @j0hn | 18 Jul '13, 17:45 | X
    j0hn and andyvine this'd this
  • SEO; Search Engine Optimisation; What is SEO?; SEO cunts; Indie Bedwetters;

    <meta name="description=" content="What is Search Engine Optimisation">

    ElthamsmateOwen | 18 Jul '13, 17:49 | X
  • Selling Enything Online

    TheWza @meowington | 18 Jul '13, 17:53 | X
  • Yo! SEO Raps.

    TheWza @japes | 18 Jul '13, 17:56 | X
  • vThis

    http://unfunnythings.tumblr.com/post/1312737586/theoatmeal

    Cementimental | 18 Jul '13, 18:08 | X
    alcxxk and andyvine this'd this
  • shut up pigfucker

    andyvine @michael_w | 18 Jul '13, 18:15 | X
  • If you work in any kind of

    job that requires maintaining a web presence, you need to have a basic understanding of SEO.

    SpartacusHughes @TheWza | 18 Jul '13, 18:55 | X
  • they're internet comics

    of course they're not going to be very good.

    TheBeautifulOnes_ | 18 Jul '13, 19:00 | X
  • ...

    http://xkcd.com/386/

    hip_young_gunslinger @TheBeautifulOnes_ | 18 Jul '13, 19:07 | X
  • And for proof:

    http://pbfcomics.com/84/

    hip_young_gunslinger @hip_young_gunslinger | 18 Jul '13, 19:08 | X
  • I do like this one

    http://pbfcomics.com/253/

    TheBeautifulOnes_ @hip_young_gunslinger | 18 Jul '13, 19:10 | X
  • If you're employed in any kind of

    career that demands the upkeep of an internet profile, you need to have a rudimentary knowledge of SEO.

    TheWza @SpartacusHughes | 18 Jul '13, 19:11 | X
  • http://i.imgur.com/ySJnl.jpg

    japes @TheBeautifulOnes_ | 18 Jul '13, 19:13 | X
  • :D

    http://i.imgur.com/w9iDIUb.jpg

    japes @japes | 18 Jul '13, 19:16 | X
  • Generally

    people who believe themselves to be witty enough to have their own adored web presence but don't hate on anyone that does. See also Maddox and friends, 27b and so on.

    cocodaLOL @steinbolt | 18 Jul '13, 19:29 | X
  • Generally

    people who believe themselves to be witty enough to have their own adored web presence but don't hate on anyone that does. See also Maddox and friends, 27b and so on.

    cocodaLOL @anal_schwarzenegger | 18 Jul '13, 19:29 | X
  • weird double post ^?

    cocodaLOL @cocodaLOL | 18 Jul '13, 19:29 | X
  • Guys

    SEO pretty much dictates everything you browse and buy. It also allows small companies to gain a web presence if they know what they're doing.

    Fuck you dweebs x

    cocodaLOL | 18 Jul '13, 19:46 | X
  • sounds like a right non-job for cunts

    zxcvbnm- @cocodaLOL | 18 Jul '13, 20:00 | X
  • Would you say you're more of a Black Hat or a White Hat?

    snrk

    fidel_catstro @cocodaLOL | 18 Jul '13, 20:11 | X
  • What a twonk

    Useful excuse to not go for a run for a while

    brainfeedr | 18 Jul '13, 20:16 | X
  • You monster!

    outspaced | 18 Jul '13, 20:16 | X
  • Yeah this was a great place to put this reply

    idiot

    outspaced @outspaced | 18 Jul '13, 20:18 | X
  • I had to look it up

    do I get a prize

    mute-branches @Balonz | 18 Jul '13, 20:21 | X
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