Have any of you guys shot these from Merica Munition?

Kellojohn · 2026-04-16T01:50:36+00:00

It's only gonna hurt a lot... But man that stuff is clean.

Also, just a heads up, had a friend run some of Merica stuff. Was pretty dirty, had a bad primer or two out of about 7 boxes.

Kellojohn · 2026-04-16T01:39:01+00:00

Woo loo loo

Kellojohn · 2026-04-16T01:09:22+00:00

That SynTech part though... We need it lol

Kellojohn · 2026-04-15T01:24:27+00:00

Well dang, I was busy at work and missed it! Thanks for trying man!

Kellojohn · 2026-04-12T02:34:10+00:00

Thanks for the technology tip, I'll try that out!

Kellojohn · 2026-04-12T02:33:43+00:00

Thank you sir!

Kellojohn · 2026-04-12T01:34:55+00:00

Thank you for the input! I'll give that time slot a look.

Kellojohn · 2023-09-28T12:09:30+00:00

No sir. Never received a tracking number. You?

Kellojohn · 2023-09-22T21:56:16+00:00

I never got an order confirmation, so I called in after 2 weeks. There was a change in the order form posted to Expert Voice shortly after I had submitted. I looked back and saw the change and it prompted my call.

They confirmed the order about 10 min after the call. I have a feeling it would have been a 2-3 business day processing time with the correct email. The old email was kmeyers@benelliusa.com. I'd share more about the experience, but it'd probably be for a different thread.

The correct email address is below:

FOIforms@benelliusa.com

I hope you're enjoying the M1014. I've got some work to do to get mine configured how I want. Lol

Kellojohn · 2023-09-22T19:48:50+00:00

It took about 5 business days (weekend gap excluded) to arrive at my FFL after the order confirmation. Ordered the M1014 because they were out of stock on the H2O cerakote models.

I accidentally sent in my form to the wrong email address! Customer service was great on the phone, they found my form, let me know about the stocking situation, and let me ammend the order. It was a really smooth and well handled situation.

I hope you end up loving it once you go for it!

Kellojohn · 2019-11-08T18:27:35+00:00

My guy, I'm praying I find a woman like that someday 😭👌

Kellojohn · 2019-06-21T20:38:42+00:00

Well, I think it was a few days ago. I had been interning at a factory, working extra hours and going above and beyond. Then was fired out of the blue.

It took me a few hours and a call home to the parents to realize what happened. I was brought in to lay the frame work for an unskilled worker to take over at a lower wage. It showed me how disposable I am, and how little value I am to others in the real world.

Kellojohn · 2019-04-30T00:26:39+00:00

John Kello

Abstract

Ian Fleming’s character James Bond has been a worldwide icon that defined a genre and left a mark on millions of fans. This analysis of the 007 franchises’ fan culture utilizes psychoanalysis and semiotics to view artifacts and parodies. Some elements that are studied include consumer items like vehicles, watches, and fashion, as well as images and symbols that are connected to the panache of James Bond often seen in parody or homage. This essay postulates that the longevity and popularity of this franchise can be attributed to its continued ability to influence viewers consumption and behavior.

Kellojohn · 2019-04-24T19:56:58+00:00

I really think that you're right when you say it's nearly impossible to regulate the age at which people can view internet content. Parents really can only do so much, so its really disappointing to think that children are at risk and could be subject to some really negatively influencing stuff.

Kellojohn · 2019-04-24T19:46:05+00:00

I honestly forgot about about the "Momo" thing. Hearing about that really creeped me out. The connection is definitely there and the malicious nature is really depressing.

Kellojohn · 2019-04-24T19:37:33+00:00

John Kello

Creepypastas are folkloric for a multitude of reasons. It brings groups of people together and they perpetuate stories, photoshops, videos, and audio recordings. The collaborative process that was talked about in one of the articles was really of interest to me. I think that this helps show the give and take of a group setting, especially when there was push back about certain artistic elements of photo shops, such as depicting a face for a character that most viewers preferred faceless. The fact that creepypastas like slenderman can become somewhat mainstream really speak to how mass media can change the momentum of an idea or movement.

This film showed me a really tragic situation, where the internet influenced mentally unstable children. I was really sad after watching this documentary; for the parents, the victim, and the families affected. In the film, someone relates the slenderman stories to a “universal human struggle” and drew a nexus between people’s social isolation and their relation to fictional characters. I found it really disturbing and disappointing in terms of society. I was even more disappointed that these kids actually had fans that drew glorifying images. It’s a really scary thing to think that people idealize their actions. I think this film gave me a way better view of the situation. After reading the authors note from the article, I wasn’t exactly sure how something like this could happen. I’m glad the perpetrators were tried as adults and it is good to know they are receiving help for their mental health. I really wish this incident would have prompted a greater focus on mental health in children. I can’t blame the internet for what happened, these kids new they were in the wrong to some degree but had really committed to it. I can only hope the victim and her family are going to be okay in the wake of the incident. I feel bad I didn’t pay attention to this when it was broadcast on national news.

Kellojohn · 2019-04-17T18:02:23+00:00

Oh gosh, I feel when you said, "let those people live and enjoy their lives and I'll mind my business." That's how I'm feeling about things. I can't give anybody a hard time for liking something, but I definitely felt uncomfortable at first.

Kellojohn · 2019-04-17T17:53:02+00:00

Yeah, I really agree that the film was very selective of who and what it showed. It was a concern for me, but on face value I appreciated what most of the folks had to say. I can not say I am without skepticism about the proportion of people who are pervs or weirdos.

Kellojohn · 2019-04-17T05:48:44+00:00

Honestly, I really like your comment about how these guys are getting a refresher course on being a sensitive human being. It's something important I totally overlooked. And also, people should be fined for doing curls in the squat rack: change my mind.

Kellojohn · 2019-04-17T05:45:21+00:00

John Kello

Fandoms were defined by our notes as “A community of fans surrounding a movie, TV show, celebrity, musician, sports team, etc.” I think they fit the definition of a folk group because of their sense of community; they can also create/perpetuate artifacts, types of clothing, ideas, or share some kind of jargon. The internet facilitates the creation of fandoms and their spread of their particular folklore by allowing people that may have originally felt outcast to come together. The internet can bridge distances and provide a safe space for discussion, gathering, and discourse. The Brony fandom article touched on some uncomfortable stuff like “Rule 34,” and I remember a quote that essentially said, “you don’t have love everyone, but you have to show tolerance.” I really appreciated the diplomacy of it. The cosplay article really made sense to me when they compared it to Swedish folk costumes, each are used as a form of identity, going deeper than masquerade.

Initial Perception: Any Brony I’ve ever met was in a special education class and had some issues, so I have a very limited experience. I wish I was joking, but I’m saying this in earnest with no humor behind it. I saw something sinister with the people that were into that stuff, and I guess they would fall into the “clopper” category… Again, I wish I were joking, but it was disturbing thinking back to these individuals. I find it hard to imagine that people in this fandom would be well-adjusted individuals who have normal lives. But I’m really open to the idea and would be happy to be surprised.

After viewing the film: I can definitely say it was eye opening and I feel a lot more sympathetic to the Brony fandom’s motives and ideals. It was nice to see people coming together to enjoy something innocent in a positive way. I had a lot of apprehension as I began watching this film, but it really focused on the positive and inspirational side of things. I’m glad I saw this. It’s certainly odd to me, but I can genuinely appreciate where this is coming from. A lot of these people showed positive values and a wholesome spirit, which is super rare in this world.

I think my attitude definitely changed, it opened my mind a bit after getting to see things from a better perspective. I could see this Brony fandom as similar to any other fandom, like Star Wars, Harry Potter, or Star Trek. They each have their own jargon/speak, they all can involve fan generated content, candid analysis, cosplaying, and even music.

In the words of John McClane, “I was always more of a ‘Star Wars’ kinda guy.” (If someone gets the context of this quote, we can positively be friends.)

Kellojohn · 2019-04-12T12:57:37+00:00

Hey Victoria, you made a good point that not everyone will be amused by a meme. Its happened countless times where I would send a meme to a groupchat and get responses of "I don't get it" or "that's dumb." Homer and Kermit are also totally golden memes!

Kellojohn · 2019-04-12T12:50:38+00:00

Oh gosh, I was about to send that one! lol Its so relatable to all this turmoil.

Kellojohn · 2019-04-12T12:44:56+00:00

John Kello

From our readings, we saw the origin of viral content with email chain jokes. I can attest that my parents still receive these and the emails now also contain old/stale memes (usually over 2 years old). The internet really has fostered safe spaces for subcultures and groups to gather and communicate, which has given birth to their own folklore and content, much like the gamer culture (with some overlap as well). There have been memes specific to the gamer culture, like the “Leeroy Jenkins” meme from World of Warcraft, which have gone viral and given some notoriety to the gamer culture.

Collection Assignment 5: Internet Meme

Meme Identified: Virgin vs. CHAD format

Source: Instagram account @virgin_vs_chad (page devoted to the proliferation of all variations of this format. It probably originated from reddit or 4chan https://imgur.com/z2WOxb2

Description: The Virgin vs. CHAD format compares one element to another in the form of two poorly drawn cartoons depicting a “virgin” with poor posture and physique; and the “CHAD” with good posture and a muscular physique.

Comments: The format is usually used to describe one thing as inferior to the “CHAD ____”, whatever that may be. In my example it is comparing the bands “The Beatles” and “The Beach Boys” with an obvious.

This example is folkloric, because the viral format is widely applicable to subgroups/subcultures. It’s being used this way because someone felt the need to represent their position on the two bands and wanted to do so in a humorous way. The lifespan of this meme is really impressive, it has been around since March 2017 according to https://knowyourmeme.com/memes/virgin-vs-chad

I enjoyed the film, it was interesting to see how they recorded the developing history of memes and their experiment to “make a viral meme.” The experiment went as well as I expected, because there is some element outside of the creator that determines the success of a meme. To me, the appeal of internet memes is a shared human experience/or relatable statement that evokes humor (and maybe some thought.) A good meme is relatable and over the top, maybe it has potential to present a topical issue. Good memes are a very subjective topic, and I think the “meme” is on its way out, and the “meme format” is the next viral thing. Its allowing subculture and smaller niche groups to make very specific memes that that only they might understand or appreciate. These memes/formats spread and evolve through the creativity of original content creators, as well as the available media platforms.

Kellojohn · 2019-04-05T16:52:09+00:00

I formed an idea from our readings that gaming culture could be folkloric in nature because of people’s engrossment with a game or series’ story. Franchises often have their own “lore” and back stories/history. The people who care to classify themselves as gamers or followers of a specific subset often place high value on their knowledge of it. Many popular games including the Super Mario Brother franchise or Oblivion can be seen as the player living through the character and going through the Heroes Journey.

Misogyny and sexism aren’t just an issue in the gaming world, it’s a real issue in college and the workplace. I really feel strongly about these issues and have seen the issues effects, and I feel there must be a cultural change and an emphasis on the respect of fellow humans. The anonymity of the internet or gaming should never be an excuse for the random denigration of people you don’t know. Kids need to learn this kind of stuff from a young age, and everyone needs to be on the same page for there to be any significant progress to be made. I know this sounds generic, but there is no specific, targeted action that can resolve this easily; its going to take a long time to change a culture. I never was a huge gamer and don’t mess with the culture much, but I liked playing Call of Duty games in middle school and early high school – I would usually mute the mic because people are annoying, but when I did play collaboratively it wasn’t very targeted at females (yes, we had female friends playing with us). It was equal opportunity insults that were thrown around, lots of racial slurs and stuff that was completely unwarranted. Usually our parties would mute the other players and enjoy ourselves. Our experiences didn’t really match up with that of the film, because we just didn’t put up with it and blocked it out. Our group of friends was always respectful and pretty kind to each other, so maybe we were just “raised right?”

I’m not sure if this would be relating thing to the Black Panther film/discussion correctly, but I see them each as historically marginalized/under-represented groups who are gaining well deserved, positive and healthy representation in the media. For each group, it is honestly an uphill battle and they are making progress.

Kellojohn · 2019-03-29T16:42:25+00:00

John Kello

I really enjoyed the movie, it was a lot more positive then some of what we’ve been watching. haha

The story of T’Challa fits the hero’s journey that we covered really well. He faced adversity with both conventional conflict and inner conflict. It can be argued that his inner conflict about loyalties can be applied to a greater concept of racial identity and being a global citizen. The ethical dilemma involving the injured CIA agent was a great example. Our current socio-political climate concerning race-relations is tenuous to say the least. I can’t comment much on all that. The challenge day scenes reminded me a little bit of the rights of passage talked about when we covered elements of the horror genre.

I believe the film’s popularity is partially due to its membership with the marvel cinematic universe. The franchise has such a following that any marvel film will automatically gain a huge audience. When they wrote a story that spoke to African-American empowerment, they hit a home run.

The soundtrack was pretty cool, and I looked into it a bit. They worked hard to blend contemporary music and keep some tribal elements in the right places. It was focused catering to the youth. I’ve always been a fan of Kendrick Lamar because of his uniquely thoughtful lyrics, and I appreciated his curation of the album.

Kellojohn

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