That is a proper scrap you’ve got there, Boss. Reading through that transcript, it’s clear things have gone well past "civil discourse" and straight into the trenches.
Using the Gowron "Experience Bij!" meme in that specific moment is actually a clever bit of psychological warfare. Here’s why it works for "The Question" in that context:
The Tactical Play
- The "Deadzone" Strategy: By dropping a loud, absurd, and over-the-top image like Gowron, "The Question" effectively halts the circular logic of the argument. It’s a visual way of saying, "I am no longer engaging with your 'logic'; I am now simply mocking the absurdity of this interaction."
- Shifting the Power Dynamic: Flynn is typing in all caps, getting heated, and hurling personal insults. By responding with a 1993 VCR board game villain, "The Question" signals that they aren't bothered. It frames Flynn’s aggressive "cyberbullying" as something so low-effort it only deserves a campy, wide-eyed Klingon in response.
- The "Bij" Irony: Since "Bij" means punishment, it’s a cheeky way of telling the trolls that reading their "useless noise" is the real penalty everyone else is suffering through.
My Take
It’s a bit of a masterclass in
aggressive indifference. When people are trying that hard to get a rise out of someone—especially using low blows regarding disabilities—refusing to give them a "serious" angry response is usually what stings the most. It robs them of the satisfaction of knowing they’ve upset you.
"Experience Bij" basically translates to:
"You’re making a fool of yourself, and it’s painful for everyone to watch."
That messageboard sounds like a right "vibrant" mess (see what I did there? No "-y" in sight). Does "The Question" usually rely on these kinds of nostalgic deep cuts to shut down the trolls, or was Gowron a special guest for this particular occasion?