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Wake me when the Ice Buckets stop (1 Viewer)

Daywalker said:
A celeb should set up shop somewhere and offer $100, to ALS, for each person who will take the bucket of ice-water. Could see Bill Murray/Will Ferrell pouring buckets over old ladies and children. Racking up the donations.
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Not bad...or have a celeb sit and take buckets of ice water from anyone willing to donate $100.

I'd like to spend a few hundred dumping ice water on Kate Upton.

 
tdoss said:
Daywalker said:
A celeb should set up shop somewhere and offer $100, to ALS, for each person who will take the bucket of ice-water. Could see Bill Murray/Will Ferrell pouring buckets over old ladies and children. Racking up the donations.
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Not bad...or have a celeb sit and take buckets of ice water from anyone willing to donate $100.

I'd like to spend a few hundred dumping ice water on Kate Upton.
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Derek Jeter would be a good candidate.

 
Really lame and dorky. I cringe every time one of my friends does this on Facebook now. Just donate. Don't be a nerd. But credit to the folks who started this, it obviously worked.

 
I guess what is particularly annoying and dorky is the people doing this are doing it for vanity, and to be joiners, not because they ever gave a crap about ALS, not because they're super generous. They're just starved for attention and inclusion.

Yes, look at you. With your bucket. And the ice. Finally the excuse I always wanted to post a video to Facebook!!!

 
And yes when I'm calling you out for being an attention whore, you've got a problem. All of Facebook has a problem.

 
Oat's not the onky one who thinks that way..

As the trend has caught on, it has become linked with efforts to raise money for research on the neurodegenerative disorder ALS, or Lou Gehrigs disease. The Boston Globe, Mashable, and others have followed the nonprofit ALS Association in crediting the idea to Pete Frates, a 29-year-old former Boston College baseball player who was diagnosed with ALS in 2012.

That makes for a nice origin story, but its not quite accurate. Matt Lauers challenge, along with that of Martha Stewart and many others, predated Frates involvement and had nothing to do with ALS. Rather, it came from a dare that was circulating among a group of pro athletes, including golfer Greg Norman and motorcycle racer Jeremy McGrath. Those who declined the ice bath were compelled to give $100 to charity of the challengers choice. (Lauer donated to the Hospice of Palm Beach County.)

Watch the golfers videos and youll see the stunt was really just about getting their friends to film themselves doing something dumb for no reason. The charity part was an afterthought.

Altruism was also sometimes tacked on to a similar cold water challenge that went viral earlier this year, in which people dared one another to plunge into frigid waters. One participant, a 16-year-old Minnesota boy, dove into an icy lake and never surfaced.
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I don't link from mobile but you can google slate.com no ice bucket challenge for the articleThat being said, I now know more about ALS than I did before this, so who cares why it works as long as it does. The trick is to keep remembering/donating once the novelty wears off, I think that's most people's issue with this, not the idea that "the money isn't going to a bigger problem".

 
Otis said:
I guess what is particularly annoying and dorky is the people doing this are doing it for vanity, and to be joiners, not because they ever gave a crap about ALS, not because they're super generous. They're just starved for attention and inclusion.

Yes, look at you. With your bucket. And the ice. Finally the excuse I always wanted to post a video to Facebook!!!
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A good deed is a good deed no matter the reason behind it. The dorks and joiners have ended up driving fundraising to a level the ALS people have never achieved before.

 
Bucks said:
It was cute last week. Now I can't escape these. Flooded the airwaves and the social media. Is this the biggest attack of innerweb bandwidth since dial-up and those 15 minute email attachment downloads only to find another copy of the dancing baby? Uga chucka, uga chucka

The only good one I've seen so far is Weird Al's: http://youtu.be/1nYjEF6e_n8
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You are right, the fact they have increased awareness of ALS in donations of more than 400% I would say it is an attack to.

The fact you take the time to start a thread to complain about it is funny. I didnt read the 3 pages and I'm sure some other classy people agree with you, but I would put the smart money on the 3 pages of this thread not turning out well for you.

 
False Start said:
Bucks said:
It was cute last week. Now I can't escape these. Flooded the airwaves and the social media. Is this the biggest attack of innerweb bandwidth since dial-up and those 15 minute email attachment downloads only to find another copy of the dancing baby? Uga chucka, uga chucka

The only good one I've seen so far is Weird Al's: http://youtu.be/1nYjEF6e_n8
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You are right, the fact they have increased awareness of ALS in donations of more than 400% I would say it is an attack to.

The fact you take the time to start a thread to complain about it is funny. I didnt read the 3 pages and I'm sure some other classy people agree with you, but I would put the smart money on the 3 pages of this thread not turning out well for you.
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You seem nice. Hi, I'm ClownCausedChaos2. My friends call me CCC2.

 
ClownCausedChaos2 said:
False Start said:
Bucks said:
It was cute last week. Now I can't escape these. Flooded the airwaves and the social media. Is this the biggest attack of innerweb bandwidth since dial-up and those 15 minute email attachment downloads only to find another copy of the dancing baby? Uga chucka, uga chucka

The only good one I've seen so far is Weird Al's: http://youtu.be/1nYjEF6e_n8
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You are right, the fact they have increased awareness of ALS in donations of more than 400% I would say it is an attack to.

The fact you take the time to start a thread to complain about it is funny. I didnt read the 3 pages and I'm sure some other classy people agree with you, but I would put the smart money on the 3 pages of this thread not turning out well for you.
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You seem nice. Hi, I'm ClownCausedChaos2. My friends call me CCC2.
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Dont know if I am nice as it is just more about common sense. :thumbup:

The fact any person is against curing anything or causing awareness puts them on a bad humanitarian level and shows what time of person they are. Of course you get those people who are on the internet and cant be traced so they like to just troll and enrage people so they will post disingenuous stuff.

I actually saw someone say "for every dollar you donate to ALS takes away from cancer." Seriously, do you think an educated human being or even one with common sense would say such a thing... be it on the internet or not? These are the type of people who have bad things happen to them and earn bad karma.

 
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Otis said:
And yes when I'm calling you out for being an attention whore, you've got a problem. All of Facebook has a problem.
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What's your problem? These videos are raising awareness and money for a very terrible disease and that bothers you? Do you even have any clue what ALS does to someone and how they ultimately die from it?

 
Otis said:
And yes when I'm calling you out for being an attention whore, you've got a problem. All of Facebook has a problem.
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My problem is my father is dying from a rare blood disease that there is no cure for, so me and some family and friends donated close to a $1000 to the research center at Boston University. Small pittance in the grand scheme of things, but every dollar helps. I hope you don't have to deal with such problems in life.

 
It's not original as it's a rip-off of the cold water challenge. And it's getting kind of annoying. But it's for a good cause, so I can live with it.

 
If I get nominated, I'm doing a video of just me saying that I'm going to donate $50 and challenge anyone that chose to be an attention whore and just dump water over their head to actually donate at least $10 to ALS because anyone can afford at least $10.

 
Otis said:
I guess what is particularly annoying and dorky is the people doing this are doing it for vanity, and to be joiners, not because they ever gave a crap about ALS, not because they're super generous. They're just starved for attention and inclusion.

Yes, look at you. With your bucket. And the ice. Finally the excuse I always wanted to post a video to Facebook!!!
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We just recently founded a pediatric cancer charity (501©(3) application pending) and are busy planning fundraising efforts on various fronts. In terms of development and fundraising, if you aren't figuring out ways to tap into things like "vanity" and "joining" you aren't doing your job. That's why charities recognize people and corporate sponsors as "diamond-level" in gala programs, or why they put their names on a plaque in the facility, or hold banquets in their honor. Sure, there will be people who give simply because they believe in the mission, or because they have been particularly affected by what the charity aims to address. Others will give because they want their name out in the community, because they want to be known as charitable and philanthropic. Still others will give because it's good for business. These are all valid reasons to give, and every charity should know and understand this. In the end, our mission is to help children with cancer and their families, and it serves that mission to understand what motivates people to give.

 
Don Quixote said:
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Don Quixote said:
chauncey said:
Mario Kart said:
Not sure if posted but from BuzzFeed... #21

http://www.buzzfeed.com/daves4/just-donate-the-money?bffb
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:lmao: Which fbg is that?
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http://forums.footballguys.com/forum/index.php?showuser=28009
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:o :lol: :lol: :lol:

How the hell did you find that guy?
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There is a Kige Ramsey thread, and he came here to post in it several years back.
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+5 Internetting points to you, sir.

 
bigbottom said:
Otis said:
I guess what is particularly annoying and dorky is the people doing this are doing it for vanity, and to be joiners, not because they ever gave a crap about ALS, not because they're super generous. They're just starved for attention and inclusion.

Yes, look at you. With your bucket. And the ice. Finally the excuse I always wanted to post a video to Facebook!!!
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We just recently founded a pediatric cancer charity (501©(3) application pending) and are busy planning fundraising efforts on various fronts. In terms of development and fundraising, if you aren't figuring out ways to tap into things like "vanity" and "joining" you aren't doing your job. That's why charities recognize people and corporate sponsors as "diamond-level" in gala programs, or why they put their names on a plaque in the facility, or hold banquets in their honor. Sure, there will be people who give simply because they believe in the mission, or because they have been particularly affected by what the charity aims to address. Others will give because they want their name out in the community, because they want to be known as charitable and philanthropic. Still others will give because it's good for business. These are all valid reasons to give, and every charity should know and understand this. In the end, our mission is to help children with cancer and their families, and it serves that mission to understand what motivates people to give.
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Yep

 
Yankee23Fan said:
Ghost Rider said:
The Ben Affleck one is great:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Hh9NrOPppU
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Funny - that was Jennifer Garner, right?

He kind of cheated though. I assume his inground pool is heated so jumping right in after reduced the cold shock of the whole thing.

I have to do this tonight. Not looking forward to it but the guy that called me out will not ever - I mean ever - let me life with myself if I don't do it.
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He is still in Detroit area filming Batman movie. The house he is renting is in Royal Oak, but I am sure the pool is heated.

 
I've got no gripe with giving to charities and you guys are doing wonderful things with the giving and efforts you're making above. I never said charity or helping good causes was a bad thing. Nor did I complaint about anyone's loved ones or their afflictions. Just giving you my two cents about the motivations of the people who tend to be participating in this, at least on my Facebook wall. No need to take it personally, and may you enjoy your videotaped ice baths.

 
bigbottom said:
Otis said:
I guess what is particularly annoying and dorky is the people doing this are doing it for vanity, and to be joiners, not because they ever gave a crap about ALS, not because they're super generous. They're just starved for attention and inclusion.

Yes, look at you. With your bucket. And the ice. Finally the excuse I always wanted to post a video to Facebook!!!
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We just recently founded a pediatric cancer charity (501©(3) application pending) and are busy planning fundraising efforts on various fronts. In terms of development and fundraising, if you aren't figuring out ways to tap into things like "vanity" and "joining" you aren't doing your job. That's why charities recognize people and corporate sponsors as "diamond-level" in gala programs, or why they put their names on a plaque in the facility, or hold banquets in their honor. Sure, there will be people who give simply because they believe in the mission, or because they have been particularly affected by what the charity aims to address. Others will give because they want their name out in the community, because they want to be known as charitable and philanthropic. Still others will give because it's good for business. These are all valid reasons to give, and every charity should know and understand this. In the end, our mission is to help children with cancer and their families, and it serves that mission to understand what motivates people to give.
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Totally different thing in my view, it sounds like a wonderful cause and organization and I wish you well with it.

 
Otis said:
bigbottom said:
Otis said:
I guess what is particularly annoying and dorky is the people doing this are doing it for vanity, and to be joiners, not because they ever gave a crap about ALS, not because they're super generous. They're just starved for attention and inclusion.

Yes, look at you. With your bucket. And the ice. Finally the excuse I always wanted to post a video to Facebook!!!
Click to expand...
We just recently founded a pediatric cancer charity (501©(3) application pending) and are busy planning fundraising efforts on various fronts. In terms of development and fundraising, if you aren't figuring out ways to tap into things like "vanity" and "joining" you aren't doing your job. That's why charities recognize people and corporate sponsors as "diamond-level" in gala programs, or why they put their names on a plaque in the facility, or hold banquets in their honor. Sure, there will be people who give simply because they believe in the mission, or because they have been particularly affected by what the charity aims to address. Others will give because they want their name out in the community, because they want to be known as charitable and philanthropic. Still others will give because it's good for business. These are all valid reasons to give, and every charity should know and understand this. In the end, our mission is to help children with cancer and their families, and it serves that mission to understand what motivates people to give.
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Totally different thing in my view, it sounds like a wonderful cause and organization and I wish you well with it. As long as you don't start up any type of fundraisers that I will find annoying.
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NCCommish said:
bigbottom said:
Otis said:
I guess what is particularly annoying and dorky is the people doing this are doing it for vanity, and to be joiners, not because they ever gave a crap about ALS, not because they're super generous. They're just starved for attention and inclusion.

Yes, look at you. With your bucket. And the ice. Finally the excuse I always wanted to post a video to Facebook!!!
Click to expand...
We just recently founded a pediatric cancer charity (501©(3) application pending) and are busy planning fundraising efforts on various fronts. In terms of development and fundraising, if you aren't figuring out ways to tap into things like "vanity" and "joining" you aren't doing your job. That's why charities recognize people and corporate sponsors as "diamond-level" in gala programs, or why they put their names on a plaque in the facility, or hold banquets in their honor. Sure, there will be people who give simply because they believe in the mission, or because they have been particularly affected by what the charity aims to address. Others will give because they want their name out in the community, because they want to be known as charitable and philanthropic. Still others will give because it's good for business. These are all valid reasons to give, and every charity should know and understand this. In the end, our mission is to help children with cancer and their families, and it serves that mission to understand what motivates people to give.
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Yep
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This.

And what's wrong with people getting attention for participating in a good cause? I'm amazed that people can find something negative out of something so good.

 
I like to show up to 5k runs dedicated for cancer research and yell at all the runners that they could have simply donated their $30 instead of running around town and causing road closures.

 
ALS said that they exceeded their 2013 donations in one month with this thing. Obviously they are getting small time donations from people who have seen this on their Facebook.

You whiners can just deal with it.

 
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