Larry Posted July 4, 2021 Share Posted July 4, 2021 I did this thread, maybe 15-20 years ago. And I think we had a great discussion about it. Tried it a few times since, without as much success. But hey, never let it be said that I can take a hint. I'm going to make the same requests. Please pick one picture. Hopefully it will be a tough choice. (The first time I did it, it took me over two hours to pick just one.). And I'd love to see some reasoning, for why you picked that one picture. And comments on other people's nominations. (I think in the first version of this thread, I saw maybe 5 pictures that were on my short list, picked by others.) I'm going to go with the same image I picked back then. Walt Disney and then-Vice President Richard Nixon, opening the monorail at Disneyland. My first "decision point" was, I wanted an image that represented America, not just to Americans, but to the world. (Y'all feel free to choose differently). My choice might be dated. (I'm an old fart. Deal with it.) But I feel that Walt Disney represents America to people who aren't from here. (I recall reading that at one time, Disney was the most recognized person in the world. More people could recognize a picture of him, than any POTUS, for example.) My analogy was that no doubt there are lots of photos that might say "France" to a Frenchman. But to me, if it doesn't have the Eifel Tower or Napoleon in it, I won't have a clue what it is.) And I think that Walt represents several aspects of America. Not just the celebrity. But the optimism. And the creator. The icon for a corporation, as well. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corcaigh Posted July 4, 2021 Share Posted July 4, 2021 As a science geek (and immigrant), this is it for me. I had this as a poster on my bedroom wall as a teenager. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Posted July 4, 2021 Author Share Posted July 4, 2021 Just now, Corcaigh said: I had this as a poster on my bedroom wall as a teenager. As an element of trivia, about that picture? That's the only known photo of Buzz Aldrin on the Moon. The astronauts took a bunch of photos on the Moon. But later, when NASA was processing the film, they discovered that one person in a spacesuit looks exactly like another person in a spacesuit. And they couldn't tell which one was which. And the astronauts couldn't help, either. Aldrin supposedly stated, at his debrief, that after he came down the ladder, he remembered Neil handing him the camera. And he didn't remember ever handing it back. However, that one picture you posted, shown both astronauts. (One via reflection). And therefore, while they can't tell which astronaut is Aldrin, they're certain that he's in it. (That's why, for Apollo 12 and later, the mission commander's spacesuit had a red stripe on the arm and leg.) 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The 12th Commandment Posted July 4, 2021 Share Posted July 4, 2021 I think I put the Iwo Jima pic last time. Not feeling so overtly patriotic these days. Could be some of my relatives in this one. It represents the best of America imo. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreatBuzz Posted July 4, 2021 Share Posted July 4, 2021 For clarity, is this a pic that represents the current state of America? One pic the everything from 1776 until now? Represents or highs? Or lows? Or leave it up to the poster? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Larry Posted July 4, 2021 Author Share Posted July 4, 2021 1 hour ago, TheGreatBuzz said: For clarity, is this a pic that represents the current state of America? One pic the everything from 1776 until now? Represents or highs? Or lows? Or leave it up to the poster? Your choice. Although I would assume that "represents" rather implies something representative, as opposed to the most extreme outlier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88Comrade2000 Posted July 4, 2021 Share Posted July 4, 2021 (edited) A picture from last night's rally. Why Iconic? Because nearly 40-45% of this country worships this Devil. They will do everything they can to undermine Biden and regain power. We are closer to the end of America than you think and if they get power next year; they will do everything to make sure their Dictator regains power in 24 or sooner. Civil War isn't that far off. This photo is iconic because it represent a clear and present danger to the U.S.A. Edited July 5, 2021 by Rdskns2000 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hail2skins Posted July 4, 2021 Share Posted July 4, 2021 Larry, I remember that thread from however long ago it was, and I'll pick a picture of the same area I used for the original thread. Its Breezewood, PA, and just kind of illustrates the land of abundance we live in......although maybe Poker Packer's pic illustrates that better! But as you said, the original thread was a while ago, and even though we should always be thankful that we live in a country of freedom and abundance, Rdskns2000's pic is a reminder that it seems like today is at least a much more cynical time than it was when you started the original. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Larry Posted July 4, 2021 Author Share Posted July 4, 2021 Seeing what seem like some really negative views of America, here. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreatBuzz Posted July 4, 2021 Share Posted July 4, 2021 Wait, I changed my mind. Here: 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Destino Posted July 4, 2021 Share Posted July 4, 2021 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK Posted July 4, 2021 Share Posted July 4, 2021 Did I win? 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Larry Posted July 4, 2021 Author Share Posted July 4, 2021 Photos that other people have nominated in the past: 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PokerPacker Posted July 5, 2021 Share Posted July 5, 2021 3 hours ago, hail2skins said: Larry, I remember that thread from however long ago it was, and I'll pick a picture of the same area I used for the original thread. Its Breezewood, PA, and just kind of illustrates the land of abundance we live in......although maybe Poker Packer's pic illustrates that better! But as you said, the original thread was a while ago, and even though we should always be thankful that we live in a country of freedom and abundance, Rdskns2000's pic is a reminder that it seems like today is at least a much more cynical time than it was when you started the original. Ah, yes, I do pass through there on my way to Western PA for Thanksgiving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PleaseBlitz Posted July 5, 2021 Share Posted July 5, 2021 (edited) At its core, America is a country of immigrants that came here because, more than any other place, American lets anyone with talent and a work ethic rise. Edited July 5, 2021 by PleaseBlitz 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88Comrade2000 Posted July 5, 2021 Share Posted July 5, 2021 3 hours ago, Larry said: Seeing what seem like some really negative views of America, here. The country is rotting at the seams and is on the verge of ending as we know it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riggo-toni Posted July 5, 2021 Share Posted July 5, 2021 Larry, I think that 2nd photo is gonna get labelled as offensive by the woke folks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Califan007 The Constipated Posted July 5, 2021 Share Posted July 5, 2021 I think this was the pic I posted at the time...still staying with it now: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Posted July 5, 2021 Author Share Posted July 5, 2021 Think I'm gonna not do this thread next year. Although maybe by next year, I'll have forgotten this one. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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