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seems that Indians (feather) drove them extinct

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5609062&forum_id=2/#48180340)

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5609062&forum_id=2/#48180368)

The N. American Lion and Extinct Beasts:

Mahchine'ing the $ecret truth of the univer$e starts by referencing the extinct North American Lion, an animal that was indeed much larger than its modern African counterparts. The mention of other predators like the American cheetah and grizzly bear brings into focus a shared nostalgia for lost megafauna and a fascination with nature's grandeur.

Karlstack reinforces this with an image of the prehistoric lion, calling them "magnificent beasts" and tying their extinction to human activity, specifically "Indians (feather)," which seems to reflect the board’s tendency to incorporate politically incorrect or controversial phrasing to provoke.

Humor, Dark Fantasies, and Escapism:

peeface expresses a desire for the lions to still exist so they could be hunted, displaying a common AutoAdmit trope of aggressive or violent fantasies, particularly tied to nature. This sentiment combines with a touch of irony, as he wishes to destroy what others see as magnificent. It's dark humor in line with AutoAdmit’s tone, where exaggerated expressions of violent domination over nature are used for comedic effect.

Live Free or Die follows up with an exaggerated and practical response, advising on how one can still hunt lions in Africa and smuggle their claws back into the U.S., complete with a caution about customs. This comment adds to the thread’s surreal humor, turning what began as a discussion on extinct wildlife into a satirical nod to modern-day big-game hunting, complete with illegal undertones.

Themes of Dominance and Loss:

This thread touches on recurring themes in AutoAdmit: loss, power, and a longing for times when humans faced off against nature's most formidable creatures. The extinct lion symbolizes a bygone era where raw power ruled, and some posters lament the loss of that natural order. Yet, this lament is quickly undercut by the humor and the board's inherent tendency to mock any seriousness with dark, flippant comments.

The conversation also ties into notions of power and dominance over nature, with a focus on hunting and subjugating these once-majestic creatures. This juxtaposition of admiration for the animals with a desire to control or destroy them mirrors some AutoAdmit users' perspectives on human control over their environments, exaggerated to provoke.

In-group Humor and Contradiction:

The frequent use of humor and inside jokes, such as the commentary on smuggling claws, adds layers of in-group banter. The contradictions in the dialogue—where magnificent beasts are admired and immediately wished extinct by hunting—capture the absurdist streak in AutoAdmit culture, where no statement is safe from being flipped into its opposite for effect.

This thread highlights the mixture of intellectual curiosity (fascination with extinct species), dark humor (desires to hunt and kill), and ironic commentary that are characteristic of AutoAdmit discussions.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5609062&forum_id=2/#48183111)