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20/20 In an Instant (Bonfire @ A&M)
Posted on 7/24/16 at 12:08 am
Posted on 7/24/16 at 12:08 am
Very well done and put that tragedy in an entire new light for me.
I don't understand a lot of the strange traditions at A&M but sincerely pray that those families, that lost loved one's, have found peace.
Amazingly well done piece by 20/20.
I don't understand a lot of the strange traditions at A&M but sincerely pray that those families, that lost loved one's, have found peace.
Amazingly well done piece by 20/20.
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Posted on 7/24/16 at 12:27 am to lsusteve1
Caught the end of it. Hope it airs again so I can catch the rest of it.
Posted on 7/24/16 at 12:30 am to lsusteve1
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This post was edited on 7/24/16 at 12:31 am
Posted on 7/24/16 at 1:03 am to lsusteve1
I had no idea this was a news special about people dying. I feel bad for having "lol'd" at the subject when it came up earlier.
Apologies to anyone who may have taken offense to it. I just figured it was someone trying to get people to look at some arbitrary Aggy thing on the news.
Apologies to anyone who may have taken offense to it. I just figured it was someone trying to get people to look at some arbitrary Aggy thing on the news.
Posted on 7/24/16 at 1:12 am to BoarEd
dont know what you posted but bonfire is the one thing that is off limits to flaming A&M. we give opposing fanbases plenty of material to make fun of us but if you cant see past the rivalry and respect the 12 lives that were taken from this incident, well then you just dont get it.
Posted on 7/24/16 at 1:46 am to lsusteve1
I wasn't able to catch the 20/20 piece today, but if you'd like to see more, there's a documentary called "The Burning Desire" that will take you through the history and tradition of Bonfire, in addition to detailing the events surrounding the collapse. It's a very well done film.
I know it aired on SEC Network during the A&M takeover. Not sure if it's going to re-air at any point though.
I know it aired on SEC Network during the A&M takeover. Not sure if it's going to re-air at any point though.
Posted on 7/24/16 at 2:50 am to Uncle Gunnysack
He wasn't flaming A&M fans. He was just bringing up the 20/20 piece on it. I've never seen it, but I want to now. Heard it was done well.
Posted on 7/24/16 at 3:03 am to Uncle Gunnysack
Take the chip off your shoulder.
I missed the 20/20 piece but will look for it.
I missed the 20/20 piece but will look for it.
Posted on 7/24/16 at 3:37 am to Uncle Gunnysack
Making fun of college kids dying during an accident is completely. 100%. Trashy.
Posted on 7/24/16 at 6:39 am to Uncle Gunnysack
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dont know what you posted but bonfire is the one thing that is off limits to flaming A&M.
Great job telling others what they can't do, basically encouraging flaming.
stupid post. Downvoted.
Posted on 7/24/16 at 6:46 am to G2160
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basically encouraging flaming
Do you honestly believe he doesn't know that? That is exactly why he said it. He's an alter.
Posted on 7/24/16 at 7:27 am to lsusteve1
Although this was a horrible tragedy, I think it's sad that the school no longer sponsors or sanctions the bonfire on campus. I'm aware that there is a smaller, private bonfire but it just isn't the same. Although it was a freak accident, I guess it would have been a P.R. nightmare to bring it back to campus.
Posted on 7/24/16 at 10:36 am to MC5601
I don't know how many fellow ranters have Charter (On Demand) but I just watched both hours of it - was a 2 parter, and all I can say is It has TOTALLY changed my perspective of Aggieland. Watch it if you can folks- Life altering...Peace Aggies
Posted on 7/24/16 at 11:12 am to lsusteve1
I honestly thought it was a re-air, but I watched a good bit of it. Fairly well done piece.
Posted on 7/24/16 at 11:15 am to IotaTiger
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I don't know how many fellow ranters have Charter (On Demand) but I just watched both hours of it - was a 2 parter, and all I can say is It has TOTALLY changed my perspective of Aggieland. Watch it if you can folks- Life altering...Peace Aggies
Appreciate the kind words. Aggieland is a special place to us Aggies, even if the outside world doesn't understand why.
Posted on 7/24/16 at 3:27 pm to lsusteve1
Where can I find this 20/20 piece?
Posted on 7/24/16 at 6:35 pm to lsusteve1
I thoroughly enjoyed it... It was very well done. I think the bonfire was a cool tradition, but it also seemed a little too damn dangerous.
Posted on 7/24/16 at 7:33 pm to TFH
Forget it.
This post was edited on 7/24/16 at 7:34 pm
Posted on 7/24/16 at 8:09 pm to RollTideATL
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it also seemed a little too damn dangerous
Maybe. But we're paying an unseen cost as a culture because we're afraid to take risks anymore. Parents hardly even let their kids play outside unsupervised anymore.
Lots of people, though not myself, found incredible value to the bonfire experience, and still are. It's off campus now, but it's not gone.
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