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If 9-11 never happened, what would be the signature moment of this generation?

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Jul 21, 2010 6:42 PM
You can't underrate the OJ Simpson trial. It divided the country along racial lines, mocked the justice system, and changed the media. People didn't stay home all day or up all night to watch the gulf war coverage, but they damn sure did for the Simpson trial. It made 24/7 news outlets viable and successful
Jul 21, 2010 6:42pm
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Jul 21, 2010 7:21 PM
The Internet.
Jul 21, 2010 7:21pm
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Jul 21, 2010 7:55 PM
Two more to ponder:

-Columbine
-Oklahome City Bombings
Jul 21, 2010 7:55pm
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Jul 21, 2010 8:01 PM
Strapping Young Lad;429298 wrote:The collapse of JJHuddle. I'll never forget where I was when i heard they were charging cash. I was at my computer. Gives me chills....
Funny but true! lol
Jul 21, 2010 8:01pm
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Jul 21, 2010 8:05 PM
2kool4skool;429302 wrote:You can't underrate the OJ Simpson trial. It divided the country along racial lines, mocked the justice system, and changed the media. People didn't stay home all day or up all night to watch the gulf war coverage, but they damn sure did for the Simpson trial. It made 24/7 news outlets viable and successful
I agree that the OJ Ordeal was distinctly American and a huge media circus, but in terms of degree of significant impact and importance, it doesn't even make my Top 25.
Strapping Young Lad;429298 wrote:The collapse of JJHuddle. I'll never forget where I was when i heard they were charging cash. I was at my computer. Gives me chills....
Funny but true! lol
Jul 21, 2010 8:05pm
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Jul 21, 2010 8:09 PM
Laley23;429353 wrote:Two more to ponder:

-Columbine
-Oklahome City Bombings

Wow, those are really good ones. Can't believe I didn't think of them.
Jul 21, 2010 8:09pm
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Jul 21, 2010 8:55 PM
Even WITH 9/11, I think the financial collapse/housing crash/Great Recession is the winner.

But my "vote" (because I didn't vote for him) is probably Obama's election.
Jul 21, 2010 8:55pm
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Jul 21, 2010 9:10 PM
I am utterly amazed that more people are not saying the Internet. It has single handily pushed us into a whole new "era."
Jul 21, 2010 9:10pm
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Jul 21, 2010 9:43 PM
ernest_t_bass;429421 wrote:I am utterly amazed that more people are not saying the Internet. It has single handily pushed us into a whole new "era."

Well technically, the Internet has been around before the 1980 time-frame given. Then you have the first E-Mail which was sent in the 70s as well. The internet isnt really an event either. It is a transformation, which has taken decades to becoem what it is. Even since it has been popular, it has taken 10 years to get where we are today (and that isnt even 25% penetration rate worldwide...although it is about 75% in America).
Jul 21, 2010 9:43pm
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Jul 21, 2010 9:57 PM
Cobain
Jul 21, 2010 9:57pm
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Jul 21, 2010 11:10 PM
No one (besides believer) has said the Clinton/Lewinsky scandal?
Jul 21, 2010 11:10pm
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Jul 21, 2010 11:23 PM
people seem to be confusing "signature <i>moment</i>" with broad things (Internet) or things that didn't really matter on the big scale (Lewinsky, OJ)
Jul 21, 2010 11:23pm
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Jul 21, 2010 11:27 PM
I'll throw out another "broad" thing... global warming.
Jul 21, 2010 11:27pm
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Jul 21, 2010 11:49 PM
Oklahoma City by far. Even more so after the interview he gave to MSNBC. Guy is crazy. And that is the 2nd largest terrorist attack on our soil other than 9/11 correct?
Jul 21, 2010 11:49pm
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Jul 22, 2010 12:17 AM
ccrunner609;429593 wrote:By broad are you talking about Lewinsky's ass?

I was thinking her shoulders. The Browns should add her to the roster.
Jul 22, 2010 12:17am
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Jul 22, 2010 12:20 AM
This shouldn't even be a discussion:

1.Election of Barack Obama
2.Death Of Michael Jackson
3.Challenger
4.Katrina
5.OJ/Fall of Berlin Wall
Jul 22, 2010 12:20am
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Jul 22, 2010 12:23 AM
gibby08;429623 wrote:This shouldn't even be a discussion:

1.Election of Barack Obama
2.Death Of Michael Jackson
3.Challenger
4.Katrina
5.OJ/Fall of Berlin Wall

Jesus Christ not again.

And OJ is as significant as the Berlin Wall? What the hell?
Jul 22, 2010 12:23am
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Jul 22, 2010 12:29 AM
No one,and I mean no one's death has totally made the world STOP like MJ
Jul 22, 2010 12:29am
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Jul 22, 2010 12:32 AM
The rise of the Tea Party
Jul 22, 2010 12:32am
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Jul 22, 2010 12:32 AM
That is because we are all getting progressively less and less intelligent.
Jul 22, 2010 12:32am
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Jul 22, 2010 12:34 AM
CinciX12;429635 wrote:That is because we are all getting progressively less and less intelligent.

I'm not even going to discuss this with you because you seem too ignorant to realize the significance of his death
Jul 22, 2010 12:34am
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Jul 22, 2010 12:37 AM
gibby08;429637 wrote:I'm not even going to discuss this with you because you seem too ignorant to realize the significance of his death

the only significance of his death was the collective sigh of relief from parents of pre teen boys around the world.
Jul 22, 2010 12:37am
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Jul 22, 2010 12:37 AM
The day Michael Jacksons nose fell off.
Jul 22, 2010 12:37am
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Jul 22, 2010 12:38 AM
No I get it, you are an MJ fan and I am not, thats why our opinions are going to differ.

That aside, I do not think that ANY entertainer should make the list. Their contribution to society is simply not as crucial as some of the other events that have been mentioned.
Jul 22, 2010 12:38am
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Jul 22, 2010 12:50 AM
Lol @ MJ being a signature moment
Jul 22, 2010 12:50am