As I've studied different throwdowns lately, I've found that there are moderately consistent categories that everyone fits in, and that every throwdowner fits into one of them, and usually into that one only. I found this pretty amusing, so I decided to tell the world about it. There are four categories that everyone who participates in throwdowns should fit into. See which one you're in!
- Brainiacs- These are the people that are not out to try and make people feel stupid, but end up doing so anyway. They usually use lots of stats in their throwdowns, and their arguments are usually at least twice as long as their opponents. They aren't trying to show off, but their throwdowns are very impressive, and these seem to be the ones with the best records, as it turns out. Example: AdamLee
- Predators- These guys know what they're talking about, and are very good at throwdowns, but usually aren't the ones who start throwdowns. They may start a couple, but they are usually looking for other people's throwdowns that they can take and argue with. They are usually focused more on why the other guy is wrong than why they are right. They too have respectable records. Example: Chris Cole
- Shorties- We've all faced one of these before. They have short, sweet, and to the point answers with little or no stats or numbers. They give their opinion on a subject in a sentence or two, and actually win some throwdowns because people agree with what they're arguing, but usually have losing records, anyway. Example: The Lefty05
- Air-Heads- My favorite. The guys who are always accepting throwdowns or making crazy ones and trying to argue absolutely hopeless points. The guys who steal all of the throwdowns the rest of us want because they're easy wins, but then they get it and actually end up losing because they have no idea how to argue their point. They usually have drastically losing records. Example: Bryce24
I'm sorry if I offended anyone with this blog, but these are my observations that I find to be consistent. Feel free to comment and tell me where you fit in or what you think about this.
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So true
KentuckyFan#1
Greenup, KY
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Nice I made the list.
I do accept more throwdowns but in my defense I'm not trying to pick up easy wins or anything like that. I just really, really, can't stand when somebody says something stupid or worse when their facts are just plain false. I try to avoid really easy or pointless throwdowns though.
I only start them if I feel really strongly about them. Sadly, some of those that you start and really are prepared to put a lot of thought and effort into get accepted by morons.
Overall, good observations.
Chris Cole
Orlando , FL
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Congrads Cole
This was Great
dcalamari
New York , NY
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Thanks for the positive feedback. I hope it keeps coming. I thought everyone might enjoy this.
kentuckyfan1
Lily , KY
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There should be a 5th category for Zippy the Elf:
"Makes incoherent points, tells stories unrelated to the topic, ruins throwdowns for serious people, wins occasionally due to sympathy votes from pitying readers or from fan club members, types in all-caps, etc."
chrono8008: Gone…
A Place, IL
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You should sort every throwdowner with 10 or more throwdowns into a group. It'd be cool to read where everybody fell.
It would take weeks to do that, but still...
chrono8008: Gone…
A Place, IL
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I would put more effort into these if people would READ MY BLOGS lol I usually don't get over 50 views.
kentuckyfan1
Lily , KY
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From one Adam to another, this is an interesting case study in the argument techniques of the throwdown community. Does this mean that you can actually prepare for your particular opponent in the way that a sports team attacks using a philosophy that is advantageous to their opponent? Who knows?
Excellent throwdowns by the way as well Kentuckyfan1.
AdamLee
Seguin , TX
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I'd say I am most definitely a predator
HardAbs05
State College, PA
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Hm, I'm a predator because I've only started one topic and accepted the challenges of eight, but I definitely fall into the Brainiac category as many of you have probably noticed from my throwdown comments and throwdown arguments.
This is pretty cool, though.
Big Ben68
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Big Ben I beg to differ
HardAbs05
State College, PA
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At first I thought "I can see a little Shorty in me" but then I thought "Well, I am straight and not into midgets.
I am actually the on the starting end of a throwdown right now that was raided by a member of the TP (Throwdown Police). "This is such a stupid throwdown, why did you start it!" type of opening argument.
With all due respect though he turned out to be pretty cool about it. With the help of some other Nation members via comments (thanks HardAbs) he eventually saw the light and realized it was a valid subject.
Andres
Atlanta, GA
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Guys thanks for all of your great feedback...I have decided to do a major project and put everyone in a group, but I haven't decided on whether to do only those with 10 throwdowns or more or just the leaderboard...the big one.
kentuckyfan1
Lily , KY
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I'd say I am a Predator.
Gatorbait 22
Gilbert , PA
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I'd say I am a mix between a predator and a braniac.
VIDAL
Terre Haute , IN
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Interesting. I don't think you can make the argument that the braniacs usually win though. Not to sound like a snob or anything but I'd think I'm a brainiac but I tend to take positions that are opposite public opinion and therefore lose. A lot of times it doesn't matter how well you argue, what stats you have, and how long and articulate your argument is, if you go against what most pple think, then you'll lose.
vedderisbetter
Atlanta, GA
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you should make a group for those who don't know what a throwdown is
OrangeFan
The 'Cuse, NY
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Hmm what would I be?
DJTG_2010
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Why do you beg to differe HardAbs?
Big Ben68
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