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Christianity EtcRe: Please Explain These Adam And Eve Non Sequiturs by FiveFootNinja(m): 6:11pm On Mar 30, 2025
DaddyCoool:
With respect sir, you're not being truthful. I never said any of these is based on QM. I only said QM illustrates that the universe at core is NOT logical! (And QM is the very core of the universe).

It is beyond psychology and neurology and anything science can explain (which is what you're constantly trying to do - fit things into science). It is like trying to fit the miracles of Christ into science. Many times he said, "Your faith cured you". Your own head cured you! If your head can cure something as complex as a disease how much more these other stuff? And here you are trying to explain it with psychology and neurology!
As for the highlighted, have you considered that the universe is actually logical, except it doesn't confirm to our own expectations? There's actually a big difference between "counterintuitive" and "illogical". Basically there's a difference between common sense and formal logic. It just occured to me that you might be confusing those two concepts.

By the way, quantum mechanics is rooted in logical systems apparently, so that's another one of your claims being shot down.
Read: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quantum_logic
Christianity EtcRe: Please Explain These Adam And Eve Non Sequiturs by FiveFootNinja(m): 5:59pm On Mar 30, 2025
DaddyCoool:
With respect sir, you're not being truthful. I never said any of these is based on QM. I only said QM illustrates that the universe at core is NOT logical! (And QM is the very core of the universe).

It is beyond psychology and neurology and anything science can explain (which is what you're constantly trying to do - fit things into science). It is like trying to fit the miracles of Christ into science. Many times he said, "Your faith cured you". Your own head cured you! If your head can cure something as complex as a disease how much more these other stuff? And here you are trying to explain it with psychology and neurology!
I quoted your very own words back at you, so there's no need for you to be disingenuous. I might give you the benefit of doubt if you really didn't understand the implications of your argument, but it was clearly evidenced in the way you presented your argument. And to be honest, it's difficult for me to believe that you really didn't know what you were doing when you said:
YES!! If you are able to honestly see yourself as totally already that. But it doesn't go by comparison (richest), but that may happen by default. It's a power we just don't use because our brain is wired to believe things have to make sense when in fact the universe is NOT logical at all!😆. Quantum mechanics has proven it!
And the tone of your delivery in that last sentence was emphatic.

Just to be clear, I'm not trying to fit everything into science. I'm just telling you that most times, observable events can be explained in ways that don't necessarily subvert the common idea of causality. You're the one using magic to explain your ignorance.
Foreign AffairsRe: American Politics Thread: Trump Is The 47th President! by FiveFootNinja(m): 3:51pm On Mar 30, 2025
IjeBos:
Imagine waking up every morning and looking up information about a foreign country you've never been to and getting enraged about things you barely understand and have never experienced all while the country you do live in is struggling economically and politically.
Sounds insane right?

I think there is someone you know who made it to the US, that you are jealous of and thus want to fail. So you want all immigrants in the US to fail so that person can fail.
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Christianity EtcRe: Please Explain These Adam And Eve Non Sequiturs by FiveFootNinja(m): 3:26pm On Mar 30, 2025
DaddyCoool:
I'm not applying QM to anything, I'm only using it to illustrate that the universe is NOT logical as we are hard-wired to believe. Something that happens everyday, yet you say it cannot happen. Take placebo effect, you'd say that cannot happen, yet it happens everyday! Just know that human understanding of the universe is extremely limited. Nobody says it has to happen in an instant but it has been demonstrated over and over that when people believe something (within reason) without doubt, it happens - exactly as Christ said!
As for version of yourself, you keep using the word instantaneously. Who said it has to be instantaneous? The truth is, even disregarding QM, you can’t consistently see yourself as (example) clean and well-dressed and stay dirty and unkempt for long. Once it gets into a certain depth of your subconscious it must become real.
That can be applied to other aspects of life - once "the universe" gets the message it will arrange things to somewhat effortlessly bring it into being - however hard it would seem to us and however far-fetched it would seem from the current circumstances (infact you can say the current circumstances is irrelevant), also don't consider the question "how", you can almost say it is also irrelevant!
The start of your first paragraph is already a contradiction.

DaddyCoool:
I'm not applying QM to anything...
DaddyCoool:
...I'm only using it to illustrate that the universe is NOT logical as we are hard-wired to believe
I think you know you've overextended a bit with your argument and now you're trying to play it safe. It was comments like these that made me quote you in the first place:
DaddyCoool:
YES!! If you are able to honestly see yourself as totally already that. But it doesn't go by comparison (richest), but that may happen by default. It's a power we just don't use because our brain is wired to believe things have to make sense when in fact the universe is NOT logical at all!😆. Quantum mechanics has proven it!
It's pretty obvious you were trying to portray your worldview as being evidenced by QM claiming it as a framework for your belief, so it's a bit strange now that after this framework has been shown to be problematic, you are now trying to disclaim it and distance yourself from your past attempts of applying it. 😒

I have not claimed that the universe is logical or vice versa. I don't know enough to make any blanket assumptions. All I have alluded to is the fact that the universe as we know is governed by certain laws. Also I don't think your reference to the placebo effect as proof of the universe being illogical is accurate at all.

There have been research works and studies made and documented in neurobiology for the placebo effect. It has been established that the mind can influence the body's reactions through biochemical pathways. What's so mysterious or "illogical" there? 🤷🏽

And you're confusing yourself with a lot of concepts here. Like psychology for instance. It's basic psychology that if I'm envisioning myself as being clean, I'm motivating myself to take a shower, whether I'm conscious of that fact or not. And this is normal human behavior.

No dey whine us abeg. You need actual evidence to make this kind of argument to work. All these ones you're saying right now is just yarns. 🙄
Christianity EtcRe: Kidnapped By Deadly Ritualists/ Killers! Rescued By The Great God Of Chosen(Pic) by FiveFootNinja(m): 2:40pm On Mar 30, 2025
Ah shít. Here we go again...
FamilyRe: My View On Religion by FiveFootNinja(m): 2:27pm On Mar 30, 2025
StillDtruth:
Right now did you tell the op to keep his beliefs to himself?

No!

See, you are exactly the same people you are pointing fingers at whereas you are 3 times worse.
Are you done? 🤔

You're a dangerously stupid and notorious retárd on this forum who has been exposed countless times for lying, replying himself with alternate monikers and arguing in bad faith, so it will be beneath me to engage you in any kind of intelligent conversation. Nothing productive will come out of it, and I have little patience for people who are purposefully dishonest, like you in particular.

People with actual brain cells will read my posts and come to their own conclusions, but thanks for sharing your thoughts. They will be noted and discarded promptly. Thank you. 👍🏽
PoliticsRe: BVAS, IREV Enhance Electoral Transparency, Not Scams – INEC by FiveFootNinja(m): 11:00am On Mar 30, 2025
DeepSight:
This country is such a sad place to watch.

The painful thing to watch is not so much the oppressors but the poor rats who yet sing their praises.
It's our culture. Our culture either exalts fraud and malpractice, or turns a blind eye to it all. The average Nigerian is an unthinking bum who lacks empathy and foresight, and judges others on trivial qualities like tribal affiliation. Majority of us think in the short-term and not in the long-term. Our leaders are just a reflection of what we value and or tolerate in this country.

Like my political science friend would say back then, natural selection will take care of Nigeria in the long run, because critical and strategic thinking is an important skill needed for survival in this day and age, and yet it's the most basic characteristic lacking in many a Nigerian.
PoliticsRe: BVAS, IREV Enhance Electoral Transparency, Not Scams – INEC by FiveFootNinja(m): 10:49am On Mar 30, 2025
RealNiggaDee:
INEC , abi eye neck ...Ona deserve a knock to the head , the one that'd sink y'all into the ground for life .
Eye neck dey always press people neck. 😆
PoliticsRe: BVAS, IREV Enhance Electoral Transparency, Not Scams – INEC by FiveFootNinja(m): 10:47am On Mar 30, 2025
DeepSight:
One has the disheartening feeling that the 2027 election has already been rigged.

But no.
Nigerians.

Do everything necessary to vote out the creature from hellfire, the slave of Shaitan in Aso Rock.
Lol. Of course they've already handpicked the winner of the 2027 election. They're just waiting for the election cycle to come around so that the cards will all fall into place. When it comes to their own selfish interests, the system works like a well-oiled machine. When it comes to the people's interest, not so much.
Christianity EtcRe: Does God Exist? by FiveFootNinja(m): 10:38am On Mar 30, 2025
Gabrielshow24:
Science alludes to dinosaurs going extinct around that time yet fossil records reveal representations of such 'animals' in human civilizations.

While some suggest they most likely stumbled upon the carcasses of these extinct animals

There are slight reasons to suggest they 'saw' and recorded of such creatures.
Let's not get lost in the shuffle here. Even if humans really did come across dinosaur fossils, it's not the same thing as actually recording living breathing dinosaurs. So your earlier claim about humans and dinosaurs cohabiting together is still very much suspect because there's no evidence for that.

Gabrielshow24:
The last theory just borderline centers on human creativity.
Where man's creative expression is at foot.

It just an allusion to a different view 🤔 based on ancient artifacts.
When it comes to reality, evidence trumps human creativity all day.

Gabrielshow24:
To answer your question on God.
Well, that depends on God.
God said "I am that I am".
He also doesn't need your validation to be God! He revealed what was sufficient!
You Christians always present this kind of talk or a variation of it whenever you want to hide your God from further scrutiny. There's little choice for you besides placing him above human reach or understanding. Except most of you Christians don't even try to be consistent with your logic because you'll later go to church on Sunday and start telling people what God wants and what he doesn't want as if you're in his mind. If your God is beyond human comprehension, you shouldn't be knowing that much about him. Lol.

Gabrielshow24:
God is not after those that are materialistic that can't see beyond the realm of materialism!
Irony is you probably learnt this theological axiom from a physical book: The Bible. It's a bit funny though. God needs you rely on a material object to study his word and gain belief and understanding.

If you want me to accept that there is any such thing as a spiritual realm, you'll have to demonstrate it to me somehow. If you can't, them I'm justified to assert that it's all in your head, no matter how much you protest.

Self-evident facts are never contested. It is a fact that you and I exist, else this conversation wouldn't be happening, and our conversation wouldn't be this intelligible. You can't say God exists, then make his existence selective based on certain criteria. It strips away from the objectivity of your claim.

Gabrielshow24:
He wants those that put their trust in him despite physical odds.
I'll just take it at this point that you're admitting you don't have any evidence for your God. Yes?

Gabrielshow24:
The immaterial brings forth all things.
And all things are contained within the immaterial!
The big bang in a way confirms this concept!
Then you're not well informed on the Big Bang because it does not involve the invocation of an immaterial realm. The current laws of physics, are already enough to explain the evolution of the universe from the initial singularity to the present day.

Gabrielshow24:
God decides to reveal himself to whomsoever he wills, it's more of a test.
More pussyfooting to hide the fact that there's no proof of his existence.

Gabrielshow24:
Surely if God revealed himself today, all of you will convert immediately 👀 which denigrates his MO for this present world —living by faith.
I will acknowledge that he exists, but I definitely won't worship him. The God of the Old Testament is a petulant and immature deity that doesn't deserve my respect. If you're cool with genocide, infanticide and all that crap, then that's okay for you.
Christianity EtcRe: Please Explain These Adam And Eve Non Sequiturs by FiveFootNinja(m): 6:14am On Mar 30, 2025
Gabrielshow24:
If that is the case, her statement is half-true!

It's only within the boundaries of QT that such is the case.

Once in a while, her analogies are somewhat weak.

Many atheists have pounced on her weak analogy fallacies in times past hopefully she corrects it sooner than later!

Alright 👍, thanks for clarifying.
Glad you see my point.
Christianity EtcRe: Please Explain These Adam And Eve Non Sequiturs by FiveFootNinja(m): 6:11am On Mar 30, 2025
DaddyCoool:
But the gun already exists. It only works with things that don’t exist and you want to bring them into existence - you imagine them and focus on them and they materialise. Something like, say, a version of yourself different from the one that currently obtains!
But how do you know the gun already exists? You haven't seen it yet! 🌚

All jokes aside, I don't think you have a very good understanding of quantum physics if you insist on this funny looking explanation. Quantum effects are not intuitive. They take place at a subatomic level, and under no condition can they scale up to macroscopic objects.

Also, they cannot scale up to metaphysical lengths of transforming yourself from one level of consciousness to another. You cannot use focused attention to transform yourself from one version to another. It won't just happen in an instant. If you are referring to change in character, then that's a result of years of experience and active, observable changes in your own brain, that will bring about a different you. You cannot manifest an alternate version of yourself in a blink of an eye. So it's very ridiculous to think that quantum effects can align with our everyday experiences in that manner.

That's why your argument is dead on arrival, because you seem to be misapplying the principles of QM to falsely argue that with enough focus, you can just bring things to existence just like that. In QM, there's no difference between things that exist and things that don't exist. All particles exist in a state of superposition until they're measured (Look up Copenhagen). I only brought up the gun to challenge your concept of things only manifesting in reality when you observe them. You can't observe my gun at this very moment, but it doesn't make it any less real.
Christianity EtcRe: Please Explain These Adam And Eve Non Sequiturs by FiveFootNinja(m): 5:29am On Mar 30, 2025
Gabrielshow24:
While this reply is witty, it misrepresents her views.

She's only making a case for God using QM.
The laws of QM are quite different!!!

Hence, You can't compare both instances🙃.
I was only following her logic to its most plausible conclusion. These were her words:
DaddyCoool:
A particle will be everywhere but will only materialise where you happen to look. Your attention makes it real at that spot. So also real life.
Notice how she emphasized her point in the part I highlighted below:
DaddyCoool:
I'm not using quantum mechanics to prove anything. It's just one illustration of how your attention could create reality and that the universe at core is neither logical nor goes by common sense! Examples abound - if you looking at something you're not actually seeing the thing, you're experiencing something in your own head. Hence you could be clearly seeing a distant star that actually disappeared thousands of years ago. So the universe is actually happening in your head. The belief is that it's NOT just happening but that you're actually the one creating the aspect of it that pertains to you!
And this:
DaddyCoool:
Well, everything in the universe is comprised of those quantum particles. If they only materialise when you focuse your attention on them, it is NOT far-fetched to assume that what we focuse on, what we imagine, materialises.
You're the one making it sound like she was just making a philosophical point when she has repeatedly asserted that reality is likely just a construct of the human mind. You can see it above. If you can't see how she's done that, then maybe you're not focusing on the implications of her statements, or you're retrofitting them to confirm with another narrative you've got in your head.

So no, I didn't misrepresent what she said. The problem is a lot of you just make bold claims, but you don't stop to really think about them, and understand what those claims imply. I understand she was trying to use QM metaphorically, but I don't think she thought well enough of the logical consequences of her analogy.

Anyway sha let her come and explain herself. If she's just using QM as a rhetorical device to shield her claims about magic, then she'll just be wasting her time because her argument will fall flat if we really want to get experimental. Lol.
FamilyRe: He Begged For Forgiveness, But Our 3 Kids Aren’t His: Lady Confesses by FiveFootNinja(m): 5:05am On Mar 30, 2025
Apart from me wey holy, the entire country na scammers full am. 😤
HealthRe: 14-Year-Old Girl Commits Suicide Over Pregnancy Pressure by FiveFootNinja(m): 4:51am On Mar 30, 2025
It would have been better if she just aborted the baby. But then again her mental health was obviously in tatters. Sad.
Christianity EtcRe: Please Explain These Adam And Eve Non Sequiturs by FiveFootNinja(m): 4:37am On Mar 30, 2025
DaddyCoool:
Can you believe in a million years that something can be in more than one place at once or that something will not exist until YOU look at it?

In quantum mechanics there are infinite possibilities. A particle will be everywhere but will only materialise where you happen to look. Your attention makes it real at that spot. So also real life.
Hi. If you don't mind, maybe we can conduct an experiment based on your logic here? Maybe you should turn around, and let's test your observation hypothesis with a bullet from a gun. Afterall, you're not going to see it, so the gun shouldn't exist. What say ye? 🙃
FamilyRe: Am I The Problem? by FiveFootNinja(m): 6:36pm On Mar 29, 2025
Firebox123:
you no go get generation right

Lol 😂
No be only generation. Generator nko? 😂
CelebritiesRe: I Slapped Saheed Balogun On Set Because He Didn't Get His Lines -Lola Idije(vid) by FiveFootNinja(m): 6:19pm On Mar 29, 2025
Na so e dey be for set?
CelebritiesRe: The Jizz Millionaire Launch: Become A Millionaire With 10 Simple Questions by FiveFootNinja(m): 6:17pm On Mar 29, 2025
Looks interesting.
PoliticsRe: President Tinubu Attends Special Birthday Prayers (Photos & Videos) by FiveFootNinja(m): 6:09pm On Mar 29, 2025
I pray his birthday cake changes its consistency and turns into hot coal tar just as it passes through his throat. Amen.
FamilyRe: Am I The Problem? by FiveFootNinja(m): 6:07pm On Mar 29, 2025
Na you sabi. As for me, marriage has never been my cup of tea. I'm a free bird till I die. 😤
TV/MoviesRe: Big Brother Naija: How A Reality Giant Lost Its Guts—and Its Grip by FiveFootNinja(m): 5:58pm On Mar 29, 2025
FreeThinkerPlut:
I must begin by saying that Big Brother Naija (BBNaija), once a cultural juggernaut in Nigerian entertainment, has steadily descended into a predictable, overproduced caricature of its former self. What began as a daring social experiment showcasing raw human dynamics has morphed into a sanitized, formulaic spectacle that struggles to hold the attention of its once-rabid fanbase. The show’s decline, particularly evident in its last season, "No Loose Guard" (Season 9, 2024), reflects a confluence of creative stagnation, cultural misalignment, and a failure to adapt to shifting audience expectations.

Criticism of Big Brother Naija

At its core, BBNaija has lost the authenticity that once made it compelling. The housemates, often handpicked through a murky audition process, increasingly feel like carbon copies of past contestants—scripted personas playing to type rather than complex individuals navigating uncharted social waters. The drama, which used to erupt organically from clashing personalities, now feels contrived, with production twists and tasks engineered to force conflict rather than letting it simmer naturally. The "No Loose Guard" season exemplified this with its gimmicky pair format, which, while novel on paper, diluted individual agency and left viewers with a fragmented narrative that failed to resonate.

Moreover, the show’s refusal to push boundaries—most notably its staunch avoidance of the infamous "shower hour"—underscores a timid approach that clashes with the voyeuristic ethos of the Big Brother franchise globally. This self-imposed censorship, ostensibly to appease Nigeria’s moral gatekeepers, robs the show of the unfiltered edge that could differentiate it from the glut of reality TV options. The result is a tepid, family-friendly product that neither shocks nor captivates, leaving audiences yearning for the rawness that once defined its appeal.

The production quality, too, has become a point of contention. From lackluster Friday night games to repetitive Saturday parties devoid of memorable moments, the show’s ancillary elements fail to complement the central narrative. The Head of House challenges, once a strategic highlight, have devolved into arbitrary exercises that rarely impact the game’s trajectory. Meanwhile, the overreliance on sponsored tasks—often aired at odd hours—feels like a blatant cash grab, alienating viewers who tune in for entertainment, not infomercials.

Why People Are Losing Interest

The waning interest in BBNaija stems from several intertwined factors. First, the show has failed to evolve with Nigeria’s cultural zeitgeist. In an era where social media platforms like X and Instagram dictate trends, BBNaija’s inability to produce housemates who dominate online discourse is telling. Past seasons birthed icons like Laycon, whose 3 million Instagram followers during Season 5 (2020) reflected his cultural impact, or Tacha, whose disqualification in Season 4 (2019) sparked nationwide debates. In contrast, Season 9’s winner, Kellyrae, barely registered as a blip, with the season’s lack of viral moments or polarizing figures leaving social media eerily silent.

External factors have also played a role. The timing of Season 9’s launch on July 28, 2024, coincided with Nigeria’s "End Bad Governance" protests, which began just days later on August 1. With the nation gripped by economic discontent and youth mobilization, a reality show peddling escapism felt tone-deaf, if not irrelevant. This misalignment dulled its usual dominance over public attention, as viewers prioritized real-world stakes over manufactured drama.

Additionally, audience fatigue has set in after nine seasons. The predictability of the format—evictions, nominations, rinse, repeat—coupled with a lack of fresh faces or innovative twists, has left many feeling they’ve seen it all before. The decision to pair housemates in Season 9, while an attempt at reinvention, backfired by stifling individual storylines, further eroding the emotional investment that once fueled fan wars and voting frenzies.

Why the Last Season Wasn’t Watched Like Others

Season 9’s "No Loose Guard" was a masterclass in missed opportunities. Viewership plummeted, as evidenced by its muted social media traction and anecdotal reports of disinterest. Unlike Season 5, which racked up streaming hours equivalent to 30 years on Showmax, or Season 7, which still managed to leverage post-COVID curiosity, Season 9 struggled to break through the noise. The pair dynamic, dissolved mid-season, confused rather than intrigued viewers, while the absence of standout personalities—save perhaps for the fleeting buzz around Ozumba Mbadiwe’s lineage—left the cast forgettable.

The season’s lack of controversy was its death knell. Previous editions thrived on scandals—BamBam and Teddy A’s intimate moment in Season 3, Erica’s meltdown in Season 5—that kept tongues wagging. Season 9, by contrast, was a sterile affair, with no seismic events to jolt viewers out of apathy. Even the finale, crowning Kellyrae on October 6, 2024, felt anticlimactic, overshadowed by broader national discontent and a lack of preemptive hype.

Solutions to Revive BBNaija

To reclaim its throne, BBNaija must undergo a radical overhaul. Here are my prescriptions:

Reintroduce the Shower Hour: The absence of this segment, a staple in other Big Brother iterations like South Africa’s BBMzansi, is a self-inflicted wound. Reinstating it—with clear consent protocols and tasteful editing—would restore the show’s voyeuristic allure, appealing to audiences craving unscripted vulnerability. It’s a calculated risk that could reignite debate and viewership, balancing Nigeria’s cultural sensitivities with the franchise’s boundary-pushing DNA.

Inject Controversial Personalities: The show needs disruptors—think Portable, whose chaotic energy could shatter the monotony, or other divisive figures from Nigeria’s entertainment sphere. These wild cards would spark organic conflict and social media storms, recapturing the zeitgeist.

Revamp the Format: Ditch the tired nomination-eviction cycle for dynamic game mechanics—alliances with tangible rewards, secret missions, or a mid-season house swap with another African edition. The pair experiment failed; it’s time for bolder innovation.

Empower Authentic Casting: Overhaul the audition process to prioritize raw, unpolished talent over Instagram-ready influencers. The show thrives when housemates feel real, not rehearsed.

Leverage Cultural Moments: Time the season to align with, not compete against, national sentiment. Post-protest, a theme of resilience or unity could resonate, turning BBNaija into a mirror of Nigeria’s pulse rather than a distraction.

Enhance Production Value: Elevate the Friday games and Saturday parties with top-tier DJs, celebrity cameos, and interactive viewer elements. Make these events appointment viewing, not afterthoughts.

In conclusion, Big Brother Naija stands at a crossroads. It can either cling to its sanitized, declining status quo or embrace the bold, messy vitality that once made it a phenomenon. The shower hour, paired with a fearless reimagining, could be the spark to reignite its flame. Without such courage, it risks fading into irrelevance—a relic of a bygone era when it dared to hold a mirror to Nigeria’s soul.

FreeThinker from Pluto
Funny question: do you have a blog? I thoroughly enjoyed this write-up and I like the way you structured and laid out your arguments. I've been a big fan of the show in the past. Although in recent times, my interest has waned rather drastically.

I agree that the show has lost a lot of the aura it had when it came back in 2017, and I think the biggest cause of that, which you touched on when you mentioned the carbon copy stereotype characters, as well as the predictably boring format and challenges, is simply thw lack of originality and creativity. BBNaija's problem is that it doesn't have a strong competitor in the Nigerian reality TV space. Ultimate Search is so unsteady. Idol and The Voice can't match the fanfare of Big Brother. If there was a show big enough to drag the BB audience away from BBN, I think the producers would sit up ASAP. So I think all the popularity and revenue got to the producers head and made them too lax in subsequent seasons, making each season formulaic and boring. The other day I was literally struggling to remember anything about the most recent season "No Loose Guard'. It's that bad.

And don't even get me started on the excessive sponsored tasks. It ruined the game for me in a lot of ways if I'm being honest.
PoliticsRe: I Miss The Good Old Days (photos) by FiveFootNinja(m): 5:37pm On Mar 29, 2025
Jokerman:
A crate of egg was 700/800/900, now it's 6200

To travel to Benin from Ojota park was 1200/1500, now it's almost 30000

With 500 we go chop a plate of swallow with white soup garnished with assorted meat...

Domino pizza was 2500/3000, it's now luxury...
Shawarma used to be 500 back when I was in school, and I was busy thinking the price was outrageous back then 😂. Now it's 3500/4000.
PoliticsRe: I Miss The Good Old Days (photos) by FiveFootNinja(m): 5:33pm On Mar 29, 2025
jazzman7711:
FORUM OF ILLITERATES.

THOSE ''LOW PRICES'' WERE ARTIFICIALLY LOW BASED ON FUEL SUBSIDIES!

10 BILLION DOLLARS A YEAR!

FUEL SUBSIDY IS OVER. MOVE ON!

NO MORE FREE OIL!

GO AND BE PRODUCTIVE LIKE YOUR COUNTERPARTS ALL OVER THE WORLD!
Oga chill the fúck out and take it easy on your keyboard or phone screen. It's not by typing in large bold fonts. You're busy shouting fuel subsidy up and down, as if years and years of constant mismanagement of the economy didn't play a big factor too.
Christianity EtcRe: The Problem With Atheists And Their Atheism: Part 1 by FiveFootNinja(m): 1:48pm On Mar 29, 2025
Speaklove:
If atheist aren't morally superior to others then why do they judge the others for the evil in the world?

If the aren't superior then you're trying to say they commit more evil than the others ,; that insinuates these others you're referring to know something the atheists doesn't .

You are actually saying atheists are much more evil than religious people
None of what I've just said amounts to this weird conclusion you've arrived at. If you're not clear on something, you can always ask, instead of making things up in your head. Because right now you just sound like you're trying to twist my words and make up nonsense instead of actually addressing what I said.

My words were very clear. The first thing I said is that: Religion has no bearing on morality. What that means is that our capacity of doing good or bad is not dependent on religion. If that was true, then there'd be no pastors who scam. There'd be no scandals about people who believe in God, just like Oluwatimilehin Ajayi. But the evidence shows that belief in God doesn't equate to having high morals standards.

I also said that Christians "pretend" to be morally superior. Not that they're actually morally superior. Learn the difference. When atheists like us do good to others, we don't do it because we're expecting compensation or reward, but we do it because such acts are beneficial to our growth and social development as a species. The same can't be said for you guys. Without your Bible, you don't know your left from your right. You can't tell the difference between your mouth and your anus. And that's why atheists are technically better in that regard: We don't need the threat of hell or the promise of heaven to know what is right and what is wrong. That's what I meant when I said you guys "pretend" to be morally superior, even though you guys are actually very bankrupt morally. Most atheists in my experience are honest enough to admit they're flawed morally.

But nice try at twisting my words though. Unfortunately for you, I don't get bamboozled easily by such underhanded tactics.

I'll speak for myself and myself only. Whenever I point out injustices in the society like discrimination, bigotry, tribalism, police brutality and so on, I'm not positioning myself as a paragon of morality. I can, and have been hypocritical in the past. But that doesn't mean I shouldn't care about the very real consequences that some actions have on people. If I shot a member of your family, obviously you'll be in pain, because of the familial bond and relationship. It's that simple.
FamilyRe: My View On Religion by FiveFootNinja(m): 1:06pm On Mar 29, 2025
Samantha125:
That's what religion does to you... I've been there myself and I was once like that.

Immediately you start questioning the religion, you'll be considered an enemy.

You know I once witnessed a pastor whipping his church leaders with a belt for not doing enough evangelism? And this pastor is from one of the most popular churches here in Africa... And funny enough, I had lost track of days when I went there, in my mind, I thought it was Wednesday and I went there to attend their usual Wednesday evening service, only to get there and realise that it was actually Tuesday, and Tuesday was a prayer day for leaders only, but since I had arrived, they welcomed me... I'm very sure you also know the church, but I'm not going to mention it.

I was so scared, I couldn't wait to leave that place.
Chai. 💀

The most depressing part of the whole thing is that most of these guys are intelligent, perfectly reasonable and rational when it comes to other topics or conversations. But when it's time to talk about religion, their brains will just enter ghost mode. 👻

If religion is the only way they can make sense of the world around them, then it's their business. My only problem is that they refuse to keep their beliefs to themselves, with their annoying preaching and evangelism, and their annoying habit of always seeking hand outs and special privileges just because they have imaginary friends and I don't. 😂
SportsRe: Countries Who Have Booked A Place In 2026 FIFA World Cup by FiveFootNinja(m): 12:51pm On Mar 29, 2025
Stomoney:
What's the chance of Nigeria to qualify? grin
About as likely as snow falling in Lagos tomorrow. We have to win literally all our remaining 4 games. No draws and no losses. The Super Eagles I know definitely won't be able to accomplish that.
SportsRe: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by FiveFootNinja(m): 12:45pm On Mar 29, 2025
chrisooblog:
My guy hope always springs eternal.

Nigeria was far off the log to qualify for 2002, 2010 WC yet we inexplicably made it. Doesn't guarantee it will still be the case now but we can only hope (that word again grin)

I learned lessons from CIV in last year's AFCON out for the count in the group stages yet rode their luck to win the whole thing.
Dey play 😂😂.
FamilyRe: My View On Religion by FiveFootNinja(m): 9:29am On Mar 29, 2025
Samantha125:
They will get emotional in that section and start insulting him, you know your people... grin grin grin
No be lie. Minus joke, I strongly believe that a large portion of the monikers there are mentally unwell in one way or the other because I read their posts sometimes and I'm like wtf?! 😂
Christianity EtcRe: The Problem With Atheists And Their Atheism: Part 1 by FiveFootNinja(m): 9:27am On Mar 29, 2025
Some people are religious and do bad things to their fellow men. Some people are irreligious and also do bad things to their fellow men. Religion has no bearing on morality, and unlike Christians, at least most atheists don't pretend to be morally superior to others. So what's really the point of your lengthy diatribe?
SportsRe: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by FiveFootNinja(m): 9:04am On Mar 29, 2025
I'm about to open up a can of worms here 😂.

But mano a mano, let us really discuss.

To the detractors and critics, what exactly gan gan is the problem with Kelechi Nwakali 🤔?
FamilyRe: My View On Religion by FiveFootNinja(m): 9:00am On Mar 29, 2025
Good argument, but take it to the religion section.

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