When DIR goes bad...

[marusso]

It's pretty darn funny. It made me laugh.

 

[amascuba]

Beyond that and more to the point in this thread, what I see people doing who believe in the DIR philosophy and system of diving by coopting the reference to Kool-Aid is that they are making light of the fact that some people have made serious references in this respect about learning this sytem of diving. Some people seriously think that for one to say that they are taking a class from GUE is synonymous to saying that one is joining a cult. Those of us that have taken GUE classes know how silly this is and therefore many choose to make light of this belief with a dark reference. There is nothing to read into it beyond that, in my opinion.

Christian

Blazing Saddles is the best movie in the world!

Only the people who have been brain-washed by the DIR cult would say such things! You're in denial I tell you!!

 

[dsteding]

It's pretty darn funny. It made me laugh.

I agree, that was me imitating the supposedly humorless DIR types

 

[Ben_ca]

I agree, that was me imitating the supposedly humorless DIR types

Surely you must be kidding

 

[SeanQ]

Personally I never could see the connection ... they don't make black Kool-Aid, after all ...

... Bob (Grateful Diver)

Never say never, Bob.

Ghoul-Aid

 

[dsteding]

Surely you must be kidding

I'm not kidding, and stop calling me Shirley

 

[Vayu]

My response was a little hasty. I really hate jonestown references. My intent is not to spoil your fun. It is a pretty silly thing anyway.

BTW, I have taken the class and the koolaid drinking was optional.

 

[SparticleBrane]

Thanks for being the bigger man.

 

[SoCalAngel]

Personally I never could see the connection ... they don't make black Kool-Aid, after all ...

... Bob (Grateful Diver)

Yes, they do. It's grape-like flavored! My 11 year old LOVES it! :10:

I LOVE this thread...I want the kool-aid! There, I have completed the first step and admitted my powerlessness over the need to refine my skills and upgrade my gear...

 

[TSandM]

I'm writing this post, and I have to admit, I have been drinking.

Koolaid. Straight. For two days.

I have fallen into bad company, and they have encouraged my bibulousness. At least I'm a happy drunk . . .