The title makes me picture this place as this:
The End
- Thread starter mcmurtry66
- Start date
Coolerites asking Uncle Mark Shatner about the fate of the message board...
Kurt, you are a lot nicer when you are drinking. Just don't get behind the wheel because I care for you and your family.
@Lucy01 and I will be best friends. FOREVER. We have our first trip planned--Monster truck rally, and dinner at the Terry's Porkchops and Bait shop.
I've had this terrible pain since reading this. It feels familiar but I couldn't put my finger on it until just now.
This post is probably would "Ole Yeller" would have said right before he checked out. You put up a good fight for the dream teamers. You will for ever be my "Ole Coacher".
I'll take "Sentences said by no real man ever" for $1,000, Alex.
Tell us about your favorite kind of rosé while you're at it, Brad.
ChatGPT is incredible:
Please analyze the tone, style, posting habits of mcmurty66:
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Please analyze the tone, style, posting habits of mcmurty66:
ChatGPT said:
Here’s a refined analysis of mcmurtry66’s tone, style, and posting patterns on the Indiana Rivals forums:🗣 Tone & Content Focus
- Friendly, conversational, and often humorous
- Welcomes threads like “Hey McMurtry…” with warm engagement—e.g., responding about the Frozen Four and noting personal connections: “it’s actually his birthday this weekend tho” indiana.forums.rivals.com+9indiana.forums.rivals.com+9indiana.forums.rivals.com+9.
- In lighter threads—like Starbucks prices or Valentine’s Day banter—he joins in with relatable, everyday commentary (“Last week my daughter… almost $9… I told her no more of those.”) indiana.forums.rivals.com.
- Assertive and spirited in sports and lifestyle discussions
- Games like hockey or soccer: playful banter (“i’d floor you in hockey”) and local pride (“70,000 on the season ticket waitlist… America’s first soccer city bitch.”) indiana.forums.rivals.com+1indiana.forums.rivals.com+1.
- Economic and cultural awareness
- On cost-of-living topics, his posts highlight broader social observations: “McDonalds meals can cost $17… we can’t afford McDonalds anymore.” indiana.forums.rivals.com+7indiana.forums.rivals.com+7researchgate.net+7indiana.forums.rivals.com.
✍️ Style & Voice
- Conversational, with self-awareness
- Blends commentary on current events and personal life—e.g., mentioning his child's Starbucks order.
- Doesn’t shy from slang: “hook,” “shit,” “bitch,” creating a casual tone that resonates with forum culture.
- Engages across tones
- From straightforward advice (“Calling it veteran’s day is fantastic”) to playful cousin-like teasing, he adapts based on thread tone.
- Confident and occasionally provocative
- Bold predictions: “In 25 years it will be America’s Sport [pickleball],” or assertive claims about soccer’s rise researchgate.netindiana.forums.rivals.comindiana.forums.rivals.com+4indiana.forums.rivals.com+4en.wikipedia.org+4.
⏱ Posting Habits
- Highly engaged across diverse forums
- Active in “The Water Cooler” and sports threads—from national events to local hoosier life. Visitor posts & engagement appear daily indiana.forums.rivals.com+1indiana.forums.rivals.com+1indiana.forums.rivals.com.
- Balanced posting frequency
- Though not the most prolific poster, he stays relevant, buoyed by high reactions—often Hall‑of‑Famer status, near or over 50k posts.
- Responsive to peer banter
- Willing to spar playfully—responds to teasing quickly and confidently (“I’d floor you in hockey”; “Sample in a jar.”) indiana.forums.rivals.com+6indiana.forums.rivals.com+6indiana.forums.rivals.com+6.
🧩 Personality Profile
- Community‑oriented – Assumes friend-mode in discussions, invites shared anecdotes, and acknowledges others ("his birthday," "my daughter").
- Confident provocateur – Uses bold statements (“America’s first soccer city bitch”) to spark conversation without malice.
- Social commentator – Connects forum chatter to real-life trends (cost-of-living, sports culture, Starbucks inflation).
- Playfully combative – Jokes and buffs back-and-forth with other veterans, but stays lighthearted (e.g., hockey boasts).
✅ Summary
mcmurtry66 is a well-rounded veteran whose posting style mixes warm humor, streetwise insight, and bold takes across sports, local life, and economic trends. He fits seamlessly into Hoosier forums as a relatable storyteller, a friendly sparring partner, and a community-aware observerSources
ChatGPT said:
Here’s a focused analysis of Joe_Hoopsier based solely on their recent activity in the Water Cooler section:🗣 Tone & Content Focus
- Philosophical and introspective
- In the “Contemplating the end of the Cooler” thread, Joe opens with a metaphor-rich reflection:
- He follows up with:
- These suggest he leans into personal, reflective musing rather than purely topical commentary.
- In the “Contemplating the end of the Cooler” thread, Joe opens with a metaphor-rich reflection:
✍️ Style & Voice
- Poetic and abstract
- Joe’s phrases use imagery and rhythm—“intersecting curves,” “same radius”—showing comfort with poetic and contemplative language .
- Anecdotal and warm
- He builds a sense of camaraderie:
- This kind of self-reference feels playful and emotionally engaging.
- He builds a sense of camaraderie:
⏱ Posting Habits
- Active but not frequent
- His engagement appears during substantive threads—such as reflective or emotional discussions—not as part of habitual posting cycles.
- Engages personally with thread starters
- In the example thread, he follows the lead of Rockport Zebra, offering supportive and philosophical responses rather than steering the topic in a new direction indiana.rivals.com+2indiana.rivals.com+2indiana.rivals.com+2indiana.forums.rivals.com+1indiana.forums.rivals.com+1.
🧩 Personality Profile
- Thoughtful philosopher – Prefers deep, meaningful forum interactions over casual banter.
- Emotionally expressive – Willing to share personal insights and affection (“tip your hoopsier…”), creating informal intimacy with readers.
- Supportive participant – Contributes to the emotional tone of threads, lending a sense of shared reflection and purpose.
- Less issue-oriented – Rarely comments on political or sports news; focuses on life, sentiment, and shared human experience.
✅ Summary
In the Water Cooler, Joe_Hoopsier stands out as a reflective, emotionally intelligent contributor. His posts blend poetic observation with warm, conversational self-disclosure, fostering a tone that’s intimate, thoughtful, and geared toward shared meaning rather than debate or news commentary.
Okay. Human jobs are safe for the time being. 🤣ChatGPT is incredible:
Please analyze the tone, style, posting habits of mcmurty66:
ChatGPT said:
Here’s a refined analysis of mcmurtry66’s tone, style, and posting patterns on the Indiana Rivals forums:
🗣 Tone & Content Focus
- Friendly, conversational, and often humorous
- Welcomes threads like “Hey McMurtry…” with warm engagement—e.g., responding about the Frozen Four and noting personal connections: “it’s actually his birthday this weekend tho” indiana.forums.rivals.com+9indiana.forums.rivals.com+9indiana.forums.rivals.com+9.
- In lighter threads—like Starbucks prices or Valentine’s Day banter—he joins in with relatable, everyday commentary (“Last week my daughter… almost $9… I told her no more of those.”) indiana.forums.rivals.com.
- Assertive and spirited in sports and lifestyle discussions
- Games like hockey or soccer: playful banter (“i’d floor you in hockey”) and local pride (“70,000 on the season ticket waitlist… America’s first soccer city bitch.”) indiana.forums.rivals.com+1indiana.forums.rivals.com+1.
- Economic and cultural awareness
- On cost-of-living topics, his posts highlight broader social observations: “McDonalds meals can cost $17… we can’t afford McDonalds anymore.” indiana.forums.rivals.com+7indiana.forums.rivals.com+7researchgate.net+7indiana.forums.rivals.com.
✍️ Style & Voice
- Conversational, with self-awareness
- Blends commentary on current events and personal life—e.g., mentioning his child's Starbucks order.
- Doesn’t shy from slang: “hook,” “shit,” “bitch,” creating a casual tone that resonates with forum culture.
- Engages across tones
- From straightforward advice (“Calling it veteran’s day is fantastic”) to playful cousin-like teasing, he adapts based on thread tone.
- Confident and occasionally provocative
- Bold predictions: “In 25 years it will be America’s Sport [pickleball],” or assertive claims about soccer’s rise researchgate.netindiana.forums.rivals.comindiana.forums.rivals.com+4indiana.forums.rivals.com+4en.wikipedia.org+4.
⏱ Posting Habits
- Highly engaged across diverse forums
- Active in “The Water Cooler” and sports threads—from national events to local hoosier life. Visitor posts & engagement appear daily indiana.forums.rivals.com+1indiana.forums.rivals.com+1indiana.forums.rivals.com.
- Balanced posting frequency
- Though not the most prolific poster, he stays relevant, buoyed by high reactions—often Hall‑of‑Famer status, near or over 50k posts.
- Responsive to peer banter
- Willing to spar playfully—responds to teasing quickly and confidently (“I’d floor you in hockey”; “Sample in a jar.”) indiana.forums.rivals.com+6indiana.forums.rivals.com+6indiana.forums.rivals.com+6.
🧩 Personality Profile
- Community‑oriented – Assumes friend-mode in discussions, invites shared anecdotes, and acknowledges others ("his birthday," "my daughter").
- Confident provocateur – Uses bold statements (“America’s first soccer city bitch”) to spark conversation without malice.
- Social commentator – Connects forum chatter to real-life trends (cost-of-living, sports culture, Starbucks inflation).
- Playfully combative – Jokes and buffs back-and-forth with other veterans, but stays lighthearted (e.g., hockey boasts).
✅ Summary
mcmurtry66 is a well-rounded veteran whose posting style mixes warm humor, streetwise insight, and bold takes across sports, local life, and economic trends. He fits seamlessly into Hoosier forums as a relatable storyteller, a friendly sparring partner, and a community-aware observer
Sources
ChatGPT said:
Here’s a focused analysis of Joe_Hoopsier based solely on their recent activity in the Water Cooler section:
🗣 Tone & Content Focus
- Philosophical and introspective
- In the “Contemplating the end of the Cooler” thread, Joe opens with a metaphor-rich reflection:
- He follows up with:
- These suggest he leans into personal, reflective musing rather than purely topical commentary.
✍️ Style & Voice
- Poetic and abstract
- Joe’s phrases use imagery and rhythm—“intersecting curves,” “same radius”—showing comfort with poetic and contemplative language .
- Anecdotal and warm
- He builds a sense of camaraderie:
- This kind of self-reference feels playful and emotionally engaging.
⏱ Posting Habits
- Active but not frequent
- His engagement appears during substantive threads—such as reflective or emotional discussions—not as part of habitual posting cycles.
- Engages personally with thread starters
- In the example thread, he follows the lead of Rockport Zebra, offering supportive and philosophical responses rather than steering the topic in a new direction indiana.rivals.com+2indiana.rivals.com+2indiana.rivals.com+2indiana.forums.rivals.com+1indiana.forums.rivals.com+1.
🧩 Personality Profile
- Thoughtful philosopher – Prefers deep, meaningful forum interactions over casual banter.
- Emotionally expressive – Willing to share personal insights and affection (“tip your hoopsier…”), creating informal intimacy with readers.
- Supportive participant – Contributes to the emotional tone of threads, lending a sense of shared reflection and purpose.
- Less issue-oriented – Rarely comments on political or sports news; focuses on life, sentiment, and shared human experience.
✅ Summary
In the Water Cooler, Joe_Hoopsier stands out as a reflective, emotionally intelligent contributor. His posts blend poetic observation with warm, conversational self-disclosure, fostering a tone that’s intimate, thoughtful, and geared toward shared meaning rather than debate or news commentary.
You know what’s real funny about Joe is he never edits his posts 🤣. It’s like David foster Wallace notes 🤣
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Enjoyed our discussions over the years, even when we disagreed. Hopefully see you down the road.
On the list. Fixed.
Maybe @TheOriginalHappyGoat will save the list for posterity. Title it people McMurtry likes
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He’ll add Hickory and Bowl for you. 😊
Don't forget Circlejoe and Stuffshot. Those four are the ones who send McM over the edge.
As much time as I've spent on the Cooler the past decade, I'd still feel dirty contaminating the HOF with Cooler-specific content. I'll always view this place as the OTF's redheaded stepsibling.
There was a time. Many years ago. Where the free board was soooooooooo entertaining
Feb 2006
Death Spiral to not caring at all thereafter. That was when the entertainment started to subside but it was solid until Davis’ resignation
Ok, I did that for myself and that is crazy.ChatGPT is incredible:
Please analyze the tone, style, posting habits of mcmurty66:
ChatGPT said:
Here’s a refined analysis of mcmurtry66’s tone, style, and posting patterns on the Indiana Rivals forums:
🗣 Tone & Content Focus
- Friendly, conversational, and often humorous
- Welcomes threads like “Hey McMurtry…” with warm engagement—e.g., responding about the Frozen Four and noting personal connections: “it’s actually his birthday this weekend tho” indiana.forums.rivals.com+9indiana.forums.rivals.com+9indiana.forums.rivals.com+9.
- In lighter threads—like Starbucks prices or Valentine’s Day banter—he joins in with relatable, everyday commentary (“Last week my daughter… almost $9… I told her no more of those.”) indiana.forums.rivals.com.
- Assertive and spirited in sports and lifestyle discussions
- Games like hockey or soccer: playful banter (“i’d floor you in hockey”) and local pride (“70,000 on the season ticket waitlist… America’s first soccer city bitch.”) indiana.forums.rivals.com+1indiana.forums.rivals.com+1.
- Economic and cultural awareness
- On cost-of-living topics, his posts highlight broader social observations: “McDonalds meals can cost $17… we can’t afford McDonalds anymore.” indiana.forums.rivals.com+7indiana.forums.rivals.com+7researchgate.net+7indiana.forums.rivals.com.
✍️ Style & Voice
- Conversational, with self-awareness
- Blends commentary on current events and personal life—e.g., mentioning his child's Starbucks order.
- Doesn’t shy from slang: “hook,” “shit,” “bitch,” creating a casual tone that resonates with forum culture.
- Engages across tones
- From straightforward advice (“Calling it veteran’s day is fantastic”) to playful cousin-like teasing, he adapts based on thread tone.
- Confident and occasionally provocative
- Bold predictions: “In 25 years it will be America’s Sport [pickleball],” or assertive claims about soccer’s rise researchgate.netindiana.forums.rivals.comindiana.forums.rivals.com+4indiana.forums.rivals.com+4en.wikipedia.org+4.
⏱ Posting Habits
- Highly engaged across diverse forums
- Active in “The Water Cooler” and sports threads—from national events to local hoosier life. Visitor posts & engagement appear daily indiana.forums.rivals.com+1indiana.forums.rivals.com+1indiana.forums.rivals.com.
- Balanced posting frequency
- Though not the most prolific poster, he stays relevant, buoyed by high reactions—often Hall‑of‑Famer status, near or over 50k posts.
- Responsive to peer banter
- Willing to spar playfully—responds to teasing quickly and confidently (“I’d floor you in hockey”; “Sample in a jar.”) indiana.forums.rivals.com+6indiana.forums.rivals.com+6indiana.forums.rivals.com+6.
🧩 Personality Profile
- Community‑oriented – Assumes friend-mode in discussions, invites shared anecdotes, and acknowledges others ("his birthday," "my daughter").
- Confident provocateur – Uses bold statements (“America’s first soccer city bitch”) to spark conversation without malice.
- Social commentator – Connects forum chatter to real-life trends (cost-of-living, sports culture, Starbucks inflation).
- Playfully combative – Jokes and buffs back-and-forth with other veterans, but stays lighthearted (e.g., hockey boasts).
✅ Summary
mcmurtry66 is a well-rounded veteran whose posting style mixes warm humor, streetwise insight, and bold takes across sports, local life, and economic trends. He fits seamlessly into Hoosier forums as a relatable storyteller, a friendly sparring partner, and a community-aware observer
Sources
ChatGPT said:
Here’s a focused analysis of Joe_Hoopsier based solely on their recent activity in the Water Cooler section:
🗣 Tone & Content Focus
- Philosophical and introspective
- In the “Contemplating the end of the Cooler” thread, Joe opens with a metaphor-rich reflection:
- He follows up with:
- These suggest he leans into personal, reflective musing rather than purely topical commentary.
✍️ Style & Voice
- Poetic and abstract
- Joe’s phrases use imagery and rhythm—“intersecting curves,” “same radius”—showing comfort with poetic and contemplative language .
- Anecdotal and warm
- He builds a sense of camaraderie:
- This kind of self-reference feels playful and emotionally engaging.
⏱ Posting Habits
- Active but not frequent
- His engagement appears during substantive threads—such as reflective or emotional discussions—not as part of habitual posting cycles.
- Engages personally with thread starters
- In the example thread, he follows the lead of Rockport Zebra, offering supportive and philosophical responses rather than steering the topic in a new direction indiana.rivals.com+2indiana.rivals.com+2indiana.rivals.com+2indiana.forums.rivals.com+1indiana.forums.rivals.com+1.
🧩 Personality Profile
- Thoughtful philosopher – Prefers deep, meaningful forum interactions over casual banter.
- Emotionally expressive – Willing to share personal insights and affection (“tip your hoopsier…”), creating informal intimacy with readers.
- Supportive participant – Contributes to the emotional tone of threads, lending a sense of shared reflection and purpose.
- Less issue-oriented – Rarely comments on political or sports news; focuses on life, sentiment, and shared human experience.
✅ Summary
In the Water Cooler, Joe_Hoopsier stands out as a reflective, emotionally intelligent contributor. His posts blend poetic observation with warm, conversational self-disclosure, fostering a tone that’s intimate, thoughtful, and geared toward shared meaning rather than debate or news commentary.
✅ Overall Impression
IUCrazy2 is a seasoned and outspoken forum member whose posts are characterized by a confident, unfiltered voice, emotional emphasis, and occasional deep-dives into analysis. Their style balances between brief, energetic reactions and methodical commentary. Their long-standing presence (since 2004, with over 20,000 posts) suggests they’re both passionate and well-integrated into the community.
Greatest buddy cop movie ever.I am who and what I am. Not gonna fake it for the sake of the feels of a couple of posters.
Fight me.
Rockfish appeared to be a very smart man. When he wasn’t sending me “butthurt” emojis I enjoyed reading his posts. I think has a demon that keeps him from being a happy nice person.
Here's my summary. ChatGPT likes me more than my wife. I might propose:
✅ Summary
In the Water Cooler, BradStevens is a thoughtful, literary-minded participant, offering refined commentary and analytical clarity. They stand out less for volume and more for substance, enriching reading or writing discussions with intelligent phrasing, historical context, and an evident love for well-crafted expression.
You should do a BradGPT summary of WC posters.
Of course, the love letter to mcm666 would be sickeningly sweet.
He’s never seen you in your Cubbie’s hat and cardigan.
