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Post by Shockprowl on Dec 5, 2014 16:39:28 GMT
The TMUK Hub tradition of 'True Friending' is both fascinating and, for some, terrifying. I've only ever been Trued Friended beautiful lovely Prowl things from the likes of Big Phil, Nickos and others. But others appear to be locked in an eternal battle of wills with each other. So where/when/how/why did this tradition originate?
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Post by Fortmax2020 on Dec 5, 2014 17:04:12 GMT
Andu and Burns used to True Friend me in pubs by making me read crap comics so they could see my reaction. Thankfully it doesn't happen so often. Maybe I am more discerning with what I read now or trust them less! I remember this beginning to happen at least 8-9 years ago.
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Post by Philip Ayres on Dec 5, 2014 17:16:20 GMT
If you have received a nice thing then you are not entitled to use the Capital T Capital F in true friend.
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Post by The Doctor on Dec 5, 2014 18:06:43 GMT
I recall True Friending M with copies of the IDW Beast Wars profile books back in the day in The Three Sisters pub. He looked so delighted as he read them on the bench in the courtyard. The sun was shining. It was warm. Light flittered down from the heavens as he turned each page on an ever expanding journey of pure delight. His friends poured positive mental energy into him, willing him to keep going until it was over. Finished.
-Ralph
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Post by Philip Ayres on Dec 5, 2014 18:08:54 GMT
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Post by Fortmax2020 on Dec 5, 2014 18:30:10 GMT
I recall True Friending M with copies of the IDW Beast Wars profile books back in the day in The Three Sisters pub. He looked so delighted as he read them on the bench in the courtyard. The sun was shining. It was warm. Light flittered down from the heavens as he turned each page on an ever expanding journey of pure delight. His friends poured positive mental energy into him, willing him to keep going until it was over. Finished. -Ralph That is exactly the afternoon I remember it all starting. *sobs* I still have those profile books on my book shelf I believe. |
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Post by Andy Turnbull on Dec 5, 2014 19:14:34 GMT
Oh I think true friending had happened before that. That was merely your induction into things. I am sure Burns and I had already exchanged dreadful comics by that point. I believe the first True Friending incident was when Burns made me watch the Star Wars Holiday Special.
From there things escalated.
Andy
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Post by Fortmax2020 on Dec 5, 2014 19:27:29 GMT
True. But when did the phrase 'True Friend' first emerge?
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Post by Shockprowl on Dec 5, 2014 19:39:10 GMT
If you have received a nice thing then you are not entitled to use the Capital T Capital F in true friend. Oh I see, 'true friend' is good, but 'True Friend' is EVIL. |
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Post by Shockprowl on Dec 5, 2014 19:39:43 GMT
True. But when did the phrase 'True Friend' first emerge? Yes, this is what I want to know. |
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Post by Pinwig on Dec 7, 2014 22:50:04 GMT
Blimey I'd totally misunderstood this. So you mean True Friending someone is to send them something to wind them up rather than send them something as an unexpected gift?
Only the British sense of irony could devise something like this!
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Post by Fortmax2020 on Dec 7, 2014 22:51:50 GMT
Nay. It is both. At the same time. True Friend gifts can also be delivered in person at the personal risk of the gift giver. But Andy is such a gentle soul it's ok...
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Post by Pinwig on Dec 7, 2014 23:59:46 GMT
Ah, I see. That's actually rather touching. Lovely idea.
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Post by Philip Ayres on Dec 8, 2014 0:04:50 GMT
If that's the case then why did he send me that Star Trek/X-Men book?
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Post by Fortmax2020 on Dec 8, 2014 9:31:17 GMT
Because he knew I'd see it in a charity shop yesterday and think of him with Christmas coming up!
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Post by The Doctor on Dec 8, 2014 17:31:47 GMT
I am sure that Phil cannot have too many copies of that mighty work of literature.
-Ralph
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Post by Fortmax2020 on Dec 8, 2014 17:59:01 GMT
Phil as well as Andy? Well then, I'll see what I can do, but only because you insist!
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Post by The Doctor on Dec 8, 2014 18:34:09 GMT
Turn and Burn have been searching for the special comic that goes with the book.
-Ralph
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Post by Philip Ayres on Dec 8, 2014 19:41:40 GMT
Searching in vain I hope. Don't make me reuse the ultimate sanction
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Post by Benn on Dec 8, 2014 19:47:12 GMT
Ultimate Sanction?
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Post by Fortmax2020 on Dec 8, 2014 19:47:18 GMT
You've postcarded them both already.
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Post by Philip Ayres on Dec 8, 2014 20:18:18 GMT
The rules are they watch whatever I send them.
Last year they cheated and shockingly gave something I sent them away.
I may yet buy them another copy because I am a True Friend.
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Post by Andy Turnbull on Dec 8, 2014 20:25:08 GMT
It's true.
However, we had already seen Nativity 1 and 2 so we had experienced the terror.
The comic you need Phil is on ebay...just saying....
Andy
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Post by Philip Ayres on Dec 8, 2014 21:07:50 GMT
So when's the trip to the cinema to see Nativity III ?
<looks at dvd pre order>
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Post by Andy Turnbull on Dec 8, 2014 22:22:17 GMT
Phil, phil, phil. I also have another option for true friend gifts.
Andy
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Post by The Doctor on Dec 8, 2014 23:02:00 GMT
He does.
-Ralph
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Post by Shockprowl on Dec 9, 2014 12:02:50 GMT
Hmmm, I don't think I've True Friended or true friended anyone yet.
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Post by Andy Turnbull on Dec 9, 2014 13:25:43 GMT
I'd venture that the True Friending evolved from Scotcon and the tradition of having a really awful last prize for whatever quiz or activity is thought of.
So many Pat Lee comics... although I do think that the Dawn of the Dread Force comic was possibly the worst.
Andy
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Post by Philip Ayres on Dec 9, 2014 13:52:42 GMT
Pat Lee Comics > Triumphant Comics
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Post by Shockprowl on Dec 9, 2014 17:29:13 GMT
Who's the most prolific True Friender?
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