Comments on: The staredown

The staredown

whimsicalnymph — Wed, 12 Jul 2006 11:40:28 -0800

Unflinching Triumph. A free movie (see director's manifesto) about something you thought was a kid's game. The National Association of Staredown Professionals is the real deal. Are you an enthusiast?

By: pezdacanuck

pezdacanuck — Wed, 12 Jul 2006 12:06:15 -0800

Funny.. I used to do that as a kid and I won everytime...«snicker» Had I only known that I could have turned this into an endorsement oportunity, well, I wouldn't have left that path. I wonder what the record time is? Not that I'm too worried if I don't find out. As a kid, I could freak out other classmates by staring and not blinking for minutes on end. I don't really miss those days.

By: A189Nut

A189Nut — Wed, 12 Jul 2006 12:13:05 -0800

This is a spoof right, with dummy links?

By: parallax7d

parallax7d — Wed, 12 Jul 2006 12:17:27 -0800

Can not blinking cause harm to your eyes? Like what would happen if you didn't blink for 12 hours straight?

By: adamrice

adamrice — Wed, 12 Jul 2006 12:19:13 -0800

Definitely comes off like a spoof. The people seem a little too perfect.

By: redteam

redteam — Wed, 12 Jul 2006 12:34:00 -0800

Those guys were actors.

By: chuma

chuma — Wed, 12 Jul 2006 12:35:47 -0800

Hrm, the quarterly news goes back to Fall '04 but: - domain was only registered on Jan 18 2006 according to whois - no copy of it in the Internet Archive Wayback Machine - surely something this bizarre would have been mentioned somewhere before, but it hasn't. I call spoof. Feel free to call Ernie Armstrong at [get the phone number from whois] if you really want to know.

By: inigo2

inigo2 — Wed, 12 Jul 2006 12:40:07 -0800

From the rules: NOTE: The administration of testosterone is banned. The presence of a testosterone (T) to epitestosterone (E) ratio greater than six (6) to one (1) in the urine of a competitor constitutes an offense unless there is evidence that this ratio is due to a physiological or pathological condition, e.g. low epitestosterone excretion, androgen production by tumor, enzyme deficiencies. I think they might be stricter than MLB.

By: longbaugh

longbaugh — Wed, 12 Jul 2006 12:43:48 -0800

Isn't this just a live action version of the International Staring Championships featured in the comedy show "Big Train"?

By: Pastabagel

Pastabagel — Wed, 12 Jul 2006 12:50:36 -0800

The best way to win in a stare down contest is to wet your pants. The opponent sees the dark spot grow in their peripheral vision and they can't help but look. Seriously. I read it on the internet.

By: Baby_Balrog

Baby_Balrog — Wed, 12 Jul 2006 13:32:13 -0800

Hilarious. Very fake. But hilarious.

By: pezdacanuck

pezdacanuck — Wed, 12 Jul 2006 13:37:27 -0800

I don't know. If it is a spoof, it doesn't have any of the goofy acronyms that spell stooopid names or such. I'm willing go either way. Isn't everyone stricter than MLB?

By: oats

oats — Wed, 12 Jul 2006 15:26:59 -0800

You notice what's not on the banned list? Botox. Sure, you'd have to manually blink (and tape your eyes shut at night) for three months afterward, but man, you could dominate.

By: whimsicalnymph

whimsicalnymph — Wed, 12 Jul 2006 20:54:19 -0800

Spoof? The Truth? It's still pretty damn funny.

By: whimsicalnymph

whimsicalnymph — Wed, 12 Jul 2006 21:03:08 -0800

Just found this add in a Google cache of craigslist chicago: Referees Wanted -- Fri Jun 30 email: commissioner@prostaredown.com The NASP (National Association of Staredown Professionals) is looking for referees for our upcoming event in Moline, IL on July 22. Staredown is one of th fastest growing sports in the United States and we're looking for qualified individuals officiate events. For more information on our sport please visit www.prostaredown.com. The official rules and regulations you'll be expected to enforce are there for download (http://www.prostaredown.com/rules.html). Training and Lunch will be provided the day of the event. If you're interested in becoming an official please email me, Ernie Armstrong, at commissioner@prostaredown.com Ernie Armstrong NASP commissioner

By: Deathalicious

Deathalicious — Thu, 13 Jul 2006 06:39:54 -0800

I tried to watch the trailer, but I had to look away after a few seconds.