Ensign Dinsdale - Page 4

AkbarGulag · 08-14-07, 11:18 AM

You know, I really have nfi idea what the point of this thread was... and I realise it is probably a little wrong, but I find the argument hillarious. Considering I never saw the first post, you can imagine how funny this all looks. Anyway, heres what I found on the net.

Dinsdale,

Variations: Dimsdale, Dimsdales, Dinsdales, Dinsdayle, Dimsdayle, Dinsdaile.

First found in Durham where the were seated from very ancient times, some say before the Norman Conquest and the arrival of Duke William at Hastings in 1066.

One of the first members of this family to settle in the U.S were Thomas Dinsdale who settled in Virginia 1638, Robert Dinsdale who settled in Pennsylvania in 1682 and william Dimsdale who settled in New England 1663.

It is common for people of english ancestry to have a family name from a certain area.. it was the area that determined their name. For example, members of my family left poverty and disease west of london in around 1550 and settled in Canada, they were from an area called Cos-something... there being a cosford, cogrove and other cos-somethings in the area they lived. So they took the name 'Cosford'.

To be honest, I would be surprised if the Dinsdales were called that in 1066, if it didn't come from church records, it was more than likely a family tall tale.

Rockin Robbins · 08-14-07, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by AkbarGulag

... and I realise it is probably a little wrong, but I find the argument hillarious. Considering I never saw the first post, you can imagine how funny this all looks. Anyway, heres what I found on the net.

Dinsdale,

Variations: Dimsdale, Dimsdales, Dinsdales, Dinsdayle, Dimsdayle, Dinsdaile.

First found in Durham where the were seated from very ancient times, some say before the Norman Conquest and the arrival of Duke William at Hastings in 1066.

One of the first members of this family to settle in the U.S were Thomas Dinsdale who settled in Virginia 1638, Robert Dinsdale who settled in Pennsylvania in 1682 and william Dimsdale who settled in New England 1663.

Thank you! First, it was initially meant to be funny by Ducimus, who named his character, a wacky incompetent sub jockey named Dinsdale, who somehow put his sub aground in the middle of Pearl Harbor base camp. Ducimus had two amazing pictures rendered with SH4 graphics engine of the whole sub high and dry in the middle of the base. There was a second picture of the event from the sub's bridge with dialog between Dinsdale and a crew member. Quite brilliant, I'd say.

Steed and company initially were trying to be funny in their peculiar way, but quickly transitioned into a personal attack on Ducimus' right to name his character as he pleased. Apparently there is an ancient Subsim thread where some speculated on an official wacky, incompetent Subsim mascot, sort of like a Gilligan or Deputy Barney Fife. Somehow this ancient lore is important enough to Steed and company to justify trashing Ducimus. Steed and company's entire logic is centered around Monty Python's sacred rights to the name Dinsdale. No other Dinsdale is allowed to exist because of their Godlike stature I guess. Archeologists are currently researching that one.

You have conclusively proved that the name Dinsdale predates Monty Python. You have conclusively proved the existence of American Dinsdales. I'd say this is a done deal.

Apologies will be accepted by me. I fight to win but bear no grudges. Ducimus will decide for himself if he wishes to accept any offered apologies.

Payoff · 08-14-07, 10:08 PM

Sailor Steve was a big enough man to apologize in post #37. I dont see how this benefits the community. Let it go already.

AkbarGulag · 08-14-07, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Payoff

I dont see how this benefits the community. Let it go already.

My bad, I just wanted to know what it was all about. I thought it was all in jest but then wasn't so sure. Naturally I wanted to know more about this Dinsdale and how he came up... I dare say the legend is born, Ducimus has spawned a monster ^^ (pity I missed the pictures, I already feel like a cult groupy)

STEED · 08-15-07, 04:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Rockin Robbins

Steed and company to justify trashing Ducimus. Steed and company's entire logic is centered around Monty Python's sacred rights to the name Dinsdale.

I was pointing out the meaning of the Monty Python Dinsdale sketch only, I was also having a joke. :p

How dare you say I was trashing Ducimus.

I have nothing against Ducimus or any forum member.

I agree with AVGWarhawk, put a load of names in a poll and which ever name wins is the American version of Bernard, and if Dinsdale wins so be. :p

And if I upset anyone I or so apologize.

So much for a spot of fun, excuse me for living.

THE END

Mostinius · 08-15-07, 04:38 AM

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Originally Posted by AkbarGulag

You know, I really have nfi idea what the point of this thread was... and I realise it is probably a little wrong, but I find the argument hillarious.

I'm definitely with AkbarGulag on the first part here. This entire thread is completely incomprehensible. I think I understand roughly what's gone on, courtesy of Rockin Robbins' explanation just above, but even with that in mind I have no idea how so many people can get so wound up about a single character's name.

We're simmers. We all think attention to detail is important. But come on, lads and lasses: there are limits to rationality and, if you'll pardon my frankness, this argument has gone way past them.

Torpex752 · 08-15-07, 06:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Mostinius

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Originally Posted by AkbarGulag

You know, I really have nfi idea what the point of this thread was... and I realise it is probably a little wrong, but I find the argument hillarious.

I'm definitely with AkbarGulag on the first part here. This entire thread is completely incomprehensible. I think I understand roughly what's gone on, courtesy of Rockin Robbins' explanation just above, but even with that in mind I have no idea how so many people can get so wound up about a single character's name.

We're simmers. We all think attention to detail is important. But come on, lads and lasses: there are limits to rationality and, if you'll pardon my frankness, this argument has gone way past them.

Ditto!

AVGWarhawk · 08-15-07, 08:01 AM

This is really getting interesting!

McBeck · 08-15-07, 08:56 AM

Ahhhh....thank you Rockin Robbin

I was wondering what this was all about.

Steve and Ducimus...please settle the rest of this is PMs

Rockin Robbins · 08-15-07, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Mostinius

We're simmers. We all think attention to detail is important. But come on, lads and lasses: there are limits to rationality and, if you'll pardon my frankness, this argument has gone way past them.

Yes, we're all simmers in need of redemption. Let's bury the hatchets and go kill something! I have dibs on that nice juicy tanker, Steve, take out the troop transport. Duci, is that your damned Bungo Pete coming in at 30 knots? Take him out. Steed, you have a bead on him too? Quick, everybody fire torpedoes and go deep! It's showtime!

SteamWake · 08-15-07, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by AVGWarhawk

This is really getting interesting!

Nah... Amusing at best.

Coolhand01 · 08-15-07, 03:56 PM

DISCLAIMER:The Characters in the following statement are a work of fiction. Any similarity to actual persons, living or dead is purely coincidental and unintentional.

Adm. Nimitz: I'll be damned if Ens. Dinsdale hasn't screwed up another thread. If he doesn't snap to I'll personally tie him to a torpedoe on a straight course to Tokyo. He would be the worst thing we could do to the Jap navy.

08-14-07, 11:18 AM	#46
AkbarGulag Samurai Navy Join Date: May 2007 Location: cfgdatsimZOMGddstgasns Posts: 571 Downloads: 21 Uploads: 1	You know, I really have nfi idea what the point of this thread was... and I realise it is probably a little wrong, but I find the argument hillarious. Considering I never saw the first post, you can imagine how funny this all looks. Anyway, heres what I found on the net. Dinsdale, Variations: Dimsdale, Dimsdales, Dinsdales, Dinsdayle, Dimsdayle, Dinsdaile. First found in Durham where the were seated from very ancient times, some say before the Norman Conquest and the arrival of Duke William at Hastings in 1066. One of the first members of this family to settle in the U.S were Thomas Dinsdale who settled in Virginia 1638, Robert Dinsdale who settled in Pennsylvania in 1682 and william Dimsdale who settled in New England 1663. It is common for people of english ancestry to have a family name from a certain area.. it was the area that determined their name. For example, members of my family left poverty and disease west of london in around 1550 and settled in Canada, they were from an area called Cos-something... there being a cosford, cogrove and other cos-somethings in the area they lived. So they took the name 'Cosford'. To be honest, I would be surprised if the Dinsdales were called that in 1066, if it didn't come from church records, it was more than likely a family tall tale. __________________ "6 days into his patrol, the first enemy ship was spotted... a trawler... ...It was at this point, Captain AkbarGulag realised how green his crew was..."

08-14-07, 10:08 PM	#48
Payoff Captain Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Nash Town, USA Posts: 525 Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	Sailor Steve was a big enough man to apologize in post #37. I dont see how this benefits the community. Let it go already. __________________ "Hit Shokaku class carrier with three out of six torpedos. Recieved 105 depth charges during three hour period. Heard four terrific explosions in the direction of target, two and one half hours after attack. Believe that baby sank!" Lieutenant Commander Herman Kossler USS Cavalla Last edited by Payoff; 08-14-07 at 10:45 PM.

08-15-07, 08:01 AM	#53
AVGWarhawk Lucky Jack Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a 1954 Buick. Posts: 28,291 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	This is really getting interesting! __________________ “You're painfully alive in a drugged and dying culture.” ― Richard Yates, Revolutionary Road

08-15-07, 08:56 AM	#54
McBeck Admiral Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Denmark Posts: 2,027 Downloads: 15 Uploads: 0	Ahhhh....thank you Rockin Robbin I was wondering what this was all about. Steve and Ducimus...please settle the rest of this is PMs __________________ "I like subcommanders...they dont have time for bull**!" Proud member of the Subsim army of zombies Becks website

08-15-07, 03:56 PM	#57
Coolhand01 Soundman Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Forsan, Tx. Posts: 143 Downloads: 9 Uploads: 0	DISCLAIMER:The Characters in the following statement are a work of fiction. Any similarity to actual persons, living or dead is purely coincidental and unintentional. Adm. Nimitz: I'll be damned if Ens. Dinsdale hasn't screwed up another thread. If he doesn't snap to I'll personally tie him to a torpedoe on a straight course to Tokyo. He would be the worst thing we could do to the Jap navy.