Vanderbilt players shot in CL cell phone caper
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While their action wasn't smart, your headline makes it seem like they were criminals, which they were not.
Gives new meaning to 'they are lined up in the shotgun.'
In the interest of accuracy and fairness to the players here is a link to the story:
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/college/ct-vanderbilt-football-players-shot-20170627-story.html
Now, while they the victims of the theft, they were pretty darn dumb. But they were dumb in a very normal college-age guy way.
Not sure how you guys think the headline is misleading or incriminating. A "caper" is not a felonious activity, but more a foolish foray into some illicit action.
They tried to arrange a sting with a pellet gun. 'Nuff said.
They tried to arrange a sting with a pellet gun. 'Nuff said.
Fred and Barney hatch a plan to get Fred's cell phone back. Vanderbilt students?
Definitions of "caper":
http://www.thefreedictionary.com/capers
Definition of "illicit":
http://www.thefreedictionary.com/Illicit
It seems that taking the word as implying an unlawful act was reasonable. The use of the word as implying a silly act was also reasonable. It is not a good word for trying to provide clear information. Two of the three definitions are too similar and more context than a title is needed.
ca·per 1
(kā′pər)
n.
1. A playful leap or hop.
2. A frivolous escapade or prank.
Sorry you feel misled and that the players were unfairly impugned.
(kā′pər)
n.
1. A playful leap or hop.
2. A frivolous escapade or prank.
Sorry you feel misled and that the players were unfairly impugned.
And definition #3:
3. An illegal plot or enterprise especially one involving theft.
Your deliberately leaving out one of the most pertinent definitions might be considered a "caper" by definition #2.
Good grief. Let it go. I did not incriminate, falsely accuse, of impugn anyone. Far worse things have been writ here. I included a link. WTF are you so chapped about?
Me? I wrote that both assumptions were reasonable and that capers is a vague word with multiple definitions.
I, of course, could not remain silent when you defended yourself by carefully editing the definition of the word. In the world of posting, that is a much worse breach of etiquette than the original post. A simple statement that "you know, there are two definitions to that word and what I wrote could have been misconstrued" would have ended the discussion. But since you want to continue to fight this out and there is absolutely nothing else going on, I am up for it.
Beats working.
Also a condiment which comes from a bush. They are salty and a large number are grown in the Middle East. Sorry could not resist!!
The saddest thing is that this thread has 17 replies (now 18) and most of them have to do with the definition of "capers." And yes, I am the culprit in this particular caper. Which may or may not be a Middle Eastern condiment (which I always assumed was a fish but I know little to nothing about food).
The number of posts on this issue is a cry for more posts and threads with substance.
Yeah. With good reason it is sort of a taboo topic that I think most of us wonder about.
I hope that somehow the circumstances surrounding his situation and his subsequent approach to dealing with it can some how be resolved in his best interests and the teams.
I'm sure there are specific rules in place but at the same time every circumstance and person is unique.
Speaking of capers, does anyone know what Jango weighs?
He ate a whole bottle of organic capers last night, and all that salt has him retaining water. He's up to 240.
This actually makes me feel better. I was wondering why on earth I had capers associated with fish. This is it.Kipper, caper, what's the difference, really?
It makes me know less ignorant but it does at least explain the details of my ignorance.
