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Posted: Fri Mar 07, 2003 5:19 pm__ _Post subject:
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Leagleaze wrote:
DiscussThere will never be a replacement for the little black dress.Back to top
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SlaveNoMore
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Posted: Fri Mar 07, 2003 7:07 pm__ _Post subject:
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EvenOdds wrote:
There will never be a replacement for the little black dress.

Who cares, as long as the damn dress is on the floor

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Posted: Sun Mar 09, 2003 11:09 am__ _Post subject: Re: Shoe v Shoe (North v South Italy)
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Mango: [ferragamo isn't that flashy for Southern Italy]

Well, I don't know about that. Guys shoes aren't that trendy. Gender adjusted, I'd say ferragamo is on the trendier side. Even though Ferragamo isn't as trendy as Bally or Prada, it had switched to more squarish toes to follow the trends (bruno magli did the same). Less trendy would be Santoni (or not Italian, but, Churches), which never really switched to squarish toes. Ferragamo's flashiness really shoes in the designs of its belt buckles though. The shapes are out there compared to other designers.Back to top
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Posted: Sun Mar 09, 2003 11:19 am__ _Post subject: little black dress
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EvenOdds wrote:
There will never be a replacement for the little black dress.

How much whip cream did it take to ruin your beaded cocktail dress ?Back to top
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EvenOdds
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Posted: Sun Mar 09, 2003 1:31 pm__ _Post subject: Re: little black dress
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coupdskek wrote:
EvenOdds wrote:
There will never be a replacement for the little black dress.

How much whip cream did it take to ruin your beaded cocktail dress ?

Why, Coup, what an excellent memory you have.

It took exactly as much whipped cream as had been piped onto the chocolate mousse I smuggled home for the OM.

It was not worth ruining my favorite little black dress.Back to top
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EvenOdds
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Posted: Sun Mar 09, 2003 1:42 pm__ _Post subject: Welcome Home
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After a couple of weeks of wandering in the internet desert, we are finally home.

We are running a single thread for Fashionistas and this is it.

Even(it's not all about the little black dress)OddsBack to top
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Posted: Sun Mar 09, 2003 4:24 pm__ _Post subject: Re: little black dress
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coupdskek wrote:
There will never be a replacement for the little black dress.

EvenOdds wrote:
It took exactly as much whipped cream as had been piped onto the chocolate mousse I smuggled home for the OM.

I'm surprised you two wanted him to eat if off your dress, rather than you. No wonder you're the odd couple.Back to top
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Posted: Sun Mar 09, 2003 5:06 pm__ _Post subject:
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On this board I will embrace the emoticon. It will be my new style. I will also use lots of exclamation points!!!!!!!!! Back to top
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Leagleaze
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Posted: Sun Mar 09, 2003 5:09 pm__ _Post subject: In response to penske
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In response to plf I can say only one thing.

Oh fuck.
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Posted: Sun Mar 09, 2003 5:16 pm__ _Post subject:
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Stop the madness, flower.
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notcasesensitive
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Posted: Sun Mar 09, 2003 9:25 pm__ _Post subject: replacement for the little black dress
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There's only one replacement that I can think of... No black dress, just a sock puppet and a smile.

n(welcome home everyone)csBack to top
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Posted: Sun Mar 09, 2003 10:18 pm__ _Post subject:
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To be less uncouth (although I seriously question why one would want to be *less* uncouth on the FB), the replacement for the little black dress is...an even littler (is that word?) black dress.

Seriously though, the focus should not be the clothes put on your body, but rather the body on which you put the clothes. Isn't that the point of dressing sexy? To have people (in most cases the opposite sex) notice how much cleavage or leg you reveal? If you don't have the cleavage (some praise to the inventor of the Miracle Bra, although I do consider it to be false advertising), or cottage cheese thighs, get thee to the plastic surgeon and/or the gym. That way, you'll look good no matter what you're wearing, with the goal, of course, to ultimately not be wearing anything at all. Back to top
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Posted: Sun Mar 09, 2003 11:23 pm__ _Post subject: Men's Fashion -- NY Times
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Any comments on the new Men's Fashion in Sunday's NYT?

I saw some beautiful ads, and I loved the parkour story about the French acrobatic urban climbers featured in the Nike ads last year.

As for the clothes, are y'all really going to be wearing the tunics your SOs wore last summer?Back to top
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Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2003 10:04 am__ _Post subject: little black dress replacements
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Yes. Get me my Judith Lieber swan bag (saw again this weekend in Saks) and I swear I'll just wear that.Back to top
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Mister_Ruysbroeck
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Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2003 10:05 am__ _Post subject:
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If I read the NYT, I would comment....
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Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2003 10:22 am__ _Post subject: I made it!!
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I made it over the wall. Now, can someone tell me how to make the last message appear at the bottom instead of the top? (I am nothing but a creature of habit.) Back to top
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Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2003 10:26 am__ _Post subject:
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Check "Display posts from previous:" under the quick reply box to change the order of posts.Back to top
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Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2003 11:21 am__ _Post subject: old do, new tricks, etc.
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EvenOdds wrote:
Check "Display posts from previous:" under the quick reply box to change the order of posts.
Very nice. Will it stay that way, or will we have to do that everytime we check in?Back to top
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greatwhitenorthchick
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Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2003 11:29 am__ _Post subject: Testing
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Sorry everyone, still trying to get the hang of this. Nice job on getting the site up so fast!Back to top
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Mister_Ruysbroeck
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Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2003 11:53 am__ _Post subject: Re: old do, new tricks, etc.
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Guy who isn't Bob wrote:

Very nice. Will it stay that way, or will we have to do that everytime we check in?

I don't think it will stay that way permanently.

Here's why we choose newest posts at the top:

1. It "feels" more like the old boards, i.e. when you clicked on "messages" you got a message index with the newest posts at the top of the page. The same thing happens here (except for that brief moment after you actually post, when it, for some reason, reverts back to newest at the bottom), but rather than a message index, you get a page with 30 (?) posts.
2. This allows you to bookmark a forum/topic. If you bookmark this topic, whenever you come back to it from your favorites, the newest posts will be on the page (assuming there hasn't been more than a full page of posts, in which case you'll have to go back a page to view the other new posts, just like at the old place). If we had newest posts on the bottom, bookmarking a topic would be silly, since you would end up having to click on the last page of posts in that topic, anyway, which always changes as more pages of posts are added.

So, I think you'll come to like the newest posts at the top thing. Just give it a chance. Back to top
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Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2003 11:57 am__ _Post subject: Re: old do, new tricks, etc.
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Here's why we choose newest posts at the top:

1. It "feels" more like the old boards, i.e. when you clicked on "messages" you got a message index with the newest posts at the top of the page. The same thing happens here (except for that brief moment after you actually post, when it, for some reason, reverts back to newest at the bottom), but rather than a message index, you get a page with 30 (?) posts.

It won't feel like the old boards for me until we see our first posting of MR original artwork.

spooky(nice job on the boards. I envy your technical proficiency)fishBack to top
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ThurgreedMarshall
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Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2003 12:07 pm__ _Post subject: Re: old do, new tricks, etc.
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Mister_Ruysbroeck wrote:
I don't think it will stay that way permanently.

Here's why we choose newest posts at the top:

1. It "feels" more like the old boards, i.e. when you clicked on "messages" you got a message index with the newest posts at the top of the page. The same thing happens here (except for that brief moment after you actually post, when it, for some reason, reverts back to newest at the bottom), but rather than a message index, you get a page with 30 (?) posts.

2. This allows you to bookmark a forum/topic. If you bookmark this topic, whenever you come back to it from your favorites, the newest posts will be on the page (assuming there hasn't been more than a full page of posts, in which case you'll have to go back a page to view the other new posts, just like at the old place). If we had newest posts on the bottom, bookmarking a topic would be silly, since you would end up having to click on the last page of posts in that topic, anyway, which always changes as more pages of posts are added.

So, I think you'll come to like the newest posts at the top thing. Just give it a chance.

It's not going to "feel" like the old site because there is no index of posts with each post that you've already read highlighted. So, reading from top down is easier and more intuitive. My vote is for newest posts at the bottom (or at least the ability for us to make it permanent for just ourselves), if that is possible.

And if you bookmark, it will take you to the newest page of posts whether they are on the top or bottom, am I right?

Thurgreed(but I think you've all done a fantastic job)MarshallBack to top
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Mister_Ruysbroeck
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Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2003 12:22 pm__ _Post subject: Re: old do, new tricks, etc.
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ThurgreedMarshall wrote:

And if you bookmark, it will take you to the newest page of posts whether they are on the top or bottom, am I right?

No, you are wrong.Back to top
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Mister_Ruysbroeck
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Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2003 12:38 pm__ _Post subject:
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Thing is, there is a little issue when old posts roll onto a new page and you click page 2 to see the old posts. Rather than having newest first on the previous pages, it does newest last. makes it a bit confusing.

In other words, I'm thinking of deleting the little snippet of code I included to get the newest first default. Until I can figure out how to make it so that the newest post is always first on every page, no matter how you go there, I'll probably let the board default to the way it normally is (newest posts last).
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Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2003 12:41 pm__ _Post subject: dinner clubs
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I have been looking for a dinner club for a little while in my burg and just heard about one this weekend. It's called Table for Eight. They arrange dinner for 4 women and 4 men who've been screened for compatible interests.

I'm curious to know if anyone has an experiences with something comparable and whether they're worthwhile, as compared to speed dating and the old online personal crap.

Thanks to everyone who made these boards possible. They look great and your hard work is appreciated! (Still getting used to all the bells and whistles!)Back to top
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Mister_Ruysbroeck
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Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2003 1:10 pm__ _Post subject:
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OK, we decided to nix the "newest posts first" code. It was too confusing, since it didn't always stay that way (i.e. after you make a post and when you tried to view old posts that had been pushed to another page).
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Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2003 1:21 pm__ _Post subject: And you thought that Ozzy-and-the-bat thing was bad....
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Replaced_Texan
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Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2003 2:12 pm__ _Post subject:
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I much prefer seeing new posts first rather than the old posts. I feel like I have to scroll through things I"ve already read when I come to the page and the oldest post is on top. I thought I had changed my preferences, but I still am getting the oldest post first. Is there something I should be doing to change this?Back to top
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Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2003 2:20 pm__ _Post subject:
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You can click on the little message picture next to the thread or the last poster's name to go directly to that post.Back to top
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Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2003 2:23 pm__ _Post subject:
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Mister_Ruysbroeck wrote:
Until I can figure out how to make it so that the newest post is always first on every page, no matter how you go there, I'll probably let the board default to the way it normally is (newest posts last).

Why don't you just leave it so that the newest is the last post on every page?

Although, it looks like on our personal page, we can set it up the way we like. Will your decision override our personal set up?

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Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2003 2:26 pm__ _Post subject:
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I don't think so, TM. I won't make any changes without getting the approval of the masses on this. We may end up putting it up for a vote.
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Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2003 2:55 pm__ _Post subject: Re: dinner clubs (and dating services????)
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Sparklehorse wrote:
I have been looking for a dinner club for a little while in my burg and just heard about one this weekend. It's called Table for Eight. They arrange dinner for 4 women and 4 men who've been screened for compatible interests.

I'm curious to know if anyone has an experiences with something comparable and whether they're worthwhile, as compared to speed dating and the old online personal crap.

Sparkles, is this a dating service or a way to meet new people?Back to top
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infinitytrack
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Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2003 3:08 pm__ _Post subject:
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So, is there no Anonymous Fashionista function on this board? So sad, because I was going to post an update on my lover and me. Back to top
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Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2003 3:12 pm__ _Post subject:
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infinitytrack wrote:
So, is there no Anonymous Fashionista function on this board? So sad, because I was going to post an update on my lover and me. Hey, I can finally post!

And December RotAF, I still hate you.

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Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2003 3:13 pm__ _Post subject:
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If you act quickly, 8-track, I bet you can get dibs on the "December Rotaf" sock.

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Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2003 3:18 pm__ _Post subject:
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And December RotAF, I still hate you.

Bn'B

I'm sure that's true, Bn'B, but knowing how far along you are in your pregnancy now, I'm willing to bet that you hate EVERYBODY.

spookyfish
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spookyfish
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Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2003 3:19 pm__ _Post subject:
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Okay, can anybody tell me how to "quote" another user in that cool little blue box.

spooky(being dragged kicking and screaming out of the 20th century)fish
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Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2003 3:24 pm__ _Post subject:
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spookyfish wrote:
Okay, can anybody tell me how to "quote" another user in that cool little blue box.

spooky(being dragged kicking and screaming out of the 20th century)fish

Spooky, it's really hard. Click the "quote" box above the post you want to quote.

Excellent avatar, by the way.

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Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2003 3:26 pm__ _Post subject: Quotes
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spookyfish wrote:
Okay, can anybody tell me how to "quote" another user in that cool little blue box.

Instead of hitting "reply" - hit the little blue "quote" button to the top-left of the post. It sets up a reply with the quoted text already set up for you.

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spookyfish
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Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2003 3:27 pm__ _Post subject:
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EvenOdds wrote:
spookyfish wrote:
Okay, can anybody tell me how to "quote" another user in that cool little blue box.

spooky(being dragged kicking and screaming out of the 20th century)fish

Spooky, it's really hard. Click the "quote" box above the post.

Excellent avatar, by the way.

E/OThanks.

I know that probably sounded like a stupid-ass question, but I've tried that and hadn't been able to get it to work for some reason.

spookyfish
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Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2003 3:28 pm__ _Post subject:
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spookyfish wrote:
And December RotAF, I still hate you.

Bn'B

I'm sure that's true, Bn'B, but knowing how far along you are in your pregnancy now, I'm willing to bet that you hate EVERYBODY.

spookyfish

Actually, the only people I REALLY hate right now are December RotAF, LadyVal, NYDoll, my husband, my mother, my mother-in-law, the partner who keeps reminding me of the work I need to do for him before my maternity leave begins, and the guy at the guard gate of my community who wouldn't let my furniture restorer in this morning.

Of course, I just ate chocolate chip cookies, so that probably explains my fairly happy state of mind...

On a related topic, I am beginning to wonder if this baby thing was really a good idea after all, although it is seriously too late to do anything about it.

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Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2003 3:29 pm__ _Post subject:
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What do you know, it worked that time (but I used the quick reply box).
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Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2003 3:29 pm__ _Post subject: Re: dinner clubs
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Sparkle wrote:
I have been looking for a dinner club for a little while in my burg and just heard about one this weekend. It's called Table for Eight. They arrange dinner for 4 women and 4 men who've been screened for compatible interests.

I'm curious to know if anyone has an experiences with something comparable and whether they're worthwhile, as compared to speed dating and the old online personal crap.

Thanks to everyone who made these boards possible. They look great and your hard work is appreciated! (Still getting used to all the bells and whistles!)

I saw this on Oprah when I was home sick awhile ago - it kinda looked like fun, honestly. At least, unlike the online personals, the "merchandise" is more honestly marketed. I assume it is much more expensive than other types of set-ups, but it you find compatible people (in either a new friend, business contact, or romantic interest) it could be money well spent. I think you should go for it and then give us a comprehensive review.

And BTW, your avatar is giving me the willies. I find it rather disturbing - what the hell is it?

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bold_n_brazen
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Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2003 3:31 pm__ _Post subject:
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EvenOdds wrote:

Excellent avatar, by the way.

E/O

http://www.rider.edu/users/suler/psycyber/psyav.html

(spree: interesting article on the psychology of avatars)

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Sparklehorse
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Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2003 3:33 pm__ _Post subject: Re: dinner clubs (and dating services????)
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EvenOdds wrote:
Sparklehorse wrote:
I have been looking for a dinner club for a little while in my burg and just heard about one this weekend. It's called Table for Eight. They arrange dinner for 4 women and 4 men who've been screened for compatible interests.

I'm curious to know if anyone has an experiences with something comparable and whether they're worthwhile, as compared to speed dating and the old online personal crap.

Sparkles, is this a dating service or a way to meet new people?

The one I mentioned says it's a way to meet people but dating also seems to be part of the agenda. It's also part of my agenda but I find myself railing against the online dating scene so I'm looking for a more productive way to meet single people my age with similar interests and let the dating part take care of itself.Back to top
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barely_legal
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Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2003 3:39 pm__ _Post subject: Re: dinner clubs (and dating services????)
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Sparklehorse wrote:
The one I mentioned says it's a way to meet people but dating also seems to be part of the agenda. It's also part of my agenda but I find myself railing against the online dating scene so I'm looking for a more productive way to meet single people my age with similar interests and let the dating part take care of itself.

Sparkle, where are you located? (only answer if you're comfortable sharing that info, of course) And are you male or female?Back to top
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EvenOdds
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Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2003 3:44 pm__ _Post subject: Re: dinner clubs (and dating services????)
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Sparklehorse wrote:
The one I mentioned says it's a way to meet people but dating also seems to be part of the agenda. It's also part of my agenda but I find myself railing against the online dating scene so I'm looking for a more productive way to meet single people my age with similar interests and let the dating part take care of itself.

You might also consider joining a regular private club.

Over the past few years, I've met really great people my age at different monthly functions like winetastings or young member functions. The OM who generally looks down his nose at such things has made a lot of friends there he would not have otherwise met.

Plus, I have somewhere convenient to take clients for lunch or cocktails.

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Sparklehorse
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Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2003 3:45 pm__ _Post subject: Re: dinner clubs
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TexLex wrote:
Sparkle wrote:
I have been looking for a dinner club for a little while in my burg and just heard about one this weekend. It's called Table for Eight. They arrange dinner for 4 women and 4 men who've been screened for compatible interests.

I'm curious to know if anyone has an experiences with something comparable and whether they're worthwhile, as compared to speed dating and the old online personal crap.

Thanks to everyone who made these boards possible. They look great and your hard work is appreciated! (Still getting used to all the bells and whistles!)

I saw this on Oprah when I was home sick awhile ago - it kinda looked like fun, honestly. At least, unlike the online personals, the "merchandise" is more honestly marketed. I assume it is much more expensive than other types of set-ups, but it you find compatible people (in either a new friend, business contact, or romantic interest) it could be money well spent. I think you should go for it and then give us a comprehensive review.

And BTW, your avatar is giving me the willies. I find it rather disturbing - what the hell is it?

-TL

Thanks, I probably will be signing up and will definitely report back.

My avatar came from the official Sparklehorse web site. It was actually rather lazy of me because I just clicked there and saw a masked face and thought it was appropriate for this semi-masked forum. Sparklehorse's music is funny and creepy too (and I'm starting to wonder what kind of statement this makes about me!).Back to top
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Not_Bob
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Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2003 3:49 pm__ _Post subject:
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bold_n_brazen wrote:
EvenOdds wrote:

Excellent avatar, by the way.

E/O

http://www.rider.edu/users/suler/psycyber/psyav.html

(spree: interesting article on the psychology of avatars)

Bn'(I am a dork)B

Whoa, in a keanu-like way. What about the psychology of using a psychologist as an avatar?Back to top
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Sparklehorse
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Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2003 3:50 pm__ _Post subject: Re: dinner clubs (and dating services????)
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barely_legal wrote:
Sparklehorse wrote:
The one I mentioned says it's a way to meet people but dating also seems to be part of the agenda. It's also part of my agenda but I find myself railing against the online dating scene so I'm looking for a more productive way to meet single people my age with similar interests and let the dating part take care of itself.

Sparkle, where are you located? (only answer if you're comfortable sharing that info, of course) And are you male or female?

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bold_n_brazen
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Not_Bob wrote:

Whoa, in a keanu-like way. What about the psychology of using a psychologist as an avatar?

Ummmm....I have a headache now.

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Replaced_Texan
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Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2003 4:01 pm__ _Post subject: Re: dinner clubs (and dating services????)
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Sparklehorse wrote:
EvenOdds wrote:
Sparklehorse wrote:
I have been looking for a dinner club for a little while in my burg and just heard about one this weekend. It's called Table for Eight. They arrange dinner for 4 women and 4 men who've been screened for compatible interests.

I'm curious to know if anyone has an experiences with something comparable and whether they're worthwhile, as compared to speed dating and the old online personal crap.

Sparkles, is this a dating service or a way to meet new people?

The one I mentioned says it's a way to meet people but dating also seems to be part of the agenda. It's also part of my agenda but I find myself railing against the online dating scene so I'm looking for a more productive way to meet single people my age with similar interests and let the dating part take care of itself.

Back when I first moved to the Bay Area a few years ago, someone had a craigslist posting for a cooking club for people in their late twenties and early thirties who liked to cook but didn't have time, space, or felt sort of silly cooking a great meal for one. I responded to the posting, and about eight to ten of us would get together every month and have a nice dinner party. Some of us would meet up off line to go to movies or try out restaurants or whatever. And the group would expand or contract depending on what else was going on or if someone thought that a friend would be a good addition to the group. After the first two dinners, the group sort of self-selected to a nice core group of friends. It was a great way to meet new people, and the food was always delicious.Back to top
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Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2003 4:02 pm__ _Post subject: Re: dinner clubs (and dating services????)
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Sparklehorse wrote:
I find myself railing against the online dating scene so I'm looking for a more productive way to meet single people my age with similar interests and let the dating part take care of itself.

Why don't you log off and go outside?

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Not_Bob
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Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2003 4:11 pm__ _Post subject: It's like rain on your wedding day. Maybe.
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ThurgreedMarshall wrote:
Why don't you log off and go outside?

TM

Uh, PLF -- does getting lectured by an imaginary person about spending too much time talking on-line with imaginary people qualify as "irony"?Back to top
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MangoLassi
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Mango: [ferragamo isn't that flashy for Southern Italy]

Well, I don't know about that. Guys shoes aren't that trendy. Gender adjusted, I'd say ferragamo is on the trendier side. Even though Ferragamo isn't as trendy as Bally or Prada, it had switched to more squarish toes to follow the trends (bruno magli did the same). Less trendy would be Santoni (or not Italian, but, Churches), which never really switched to squarish toes. Ferragamo's flashiness really shoes in the designs of its belt buckles though. The shapes are out there compared to other designers.

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Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2003 4:33 pm__ _Post subject: Re: It's like rain on your wedding day. Maybe.
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ThurgreedMarshall wrote:
Why don't you log off and go outside?

TM

Thanks, TM, I couldn't have thought of that myself. You really give great advice!! Where have you been all my life??

RT, thanks for the info about craigslist -- I'd kinda forgotten about it. I may actually post something and see if I can start a cooking club.Back to top
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Not to be critical or anything (because I like the site very much), but what's with the logo? Is that a log between the old man and the kid? I'd buy a thong but that logo sitting on my pussy wouldn't really give me that sexy feeling.

(I'm just saying...)

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barely_legal
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Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2003 5:13 pm__ _Post subject: Re: What is up with the Logo?
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greatwhitenorthchick wrote:
Not to be critical or anything (because I like the site very much), but what's with the logo? Is that a log between the old man and the kid? I'd buy a thong but that logo sitting on my pussy wouldn't really give me that sexy feeling.

(I'm just saying...)

And I can say pussy now, right?

Here I was, just thinking it was a water cooler or something, but I like all of the dirty-gutter-mind interpretations y'all are coming up with better. That logo is like a Rorshach (sp?) test. I'm clearly way too pure.

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Not_Bob
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Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2003 5:23 pm__ _Post subject: Re: What is up with the Logo?
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greatwhitenorthchick wrote:
Not to be critical or anything (because I like the site very much), but what's with the logo? Is that a log between the old man and the kid? I'd buy a thong but that logo sitting on my pussy wouldn't really give me that sexy feeling.

(I'm just saying...)

And I can say pussy now, right?

I see it as a guy hitting on a chick at the water cooler. You know, maybe using that smoooooooth "hey baby, this is your Last Clear Chance to have a cocktail with me" line. But what do I know.Back to top
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evenodds · 03-31-2003, 12:42 PM

Not_Bob
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bold_n_brazen wrote:
Ummmm....I have a headache now.

Bn'B

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bilmore
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I took the logo, transferred it into an image editor, and blew it up. I can now safely tell you that it is a larger, clearly (ahem) excited man using a urinal while a younger, smaller person of indeterminate sex waits anxiously by his side.

I thought it was clearly a metaphor for law firm life, and thus most suitable for this board.

(Either that, or it was two people forcing oral sex on a short, stubby, armless guy. Not as pretty, but, still, a workable and apt metaphor.)Back to top
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tmdiva
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Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2003 5:51 pm__ _Post subject: SAG awards
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Am I the only person here who watched this (at least in part) last night? I thought there were some really lovely dresses, and I don't remember anything truly frightening (there are some moderately frightening dresses on the style.com website, but I don't remember seeing any of those on TV last night). Wait--Jeri Ryan's enormous and rather low-riding boobs were pretty frightening.

But I liked a lot of the colors--Nicole Kidman in a deep red satin, Megan Mulally in mulberry satin (and looking fab and not at all fat), Halle Berry in coral, Catherine Zeta-Jones in deep violet. Am I totally nuts for liking Uma Thurman's dress? It looked great in motion as she was walking out to announce the last award. And Mya's vintage coral chiffon number looked better on TV than in the pics. I liked the color of Diane Lane's dress, but not on her, and the side slit gave a bit too much of a circus-performer leotard-and-skirt-combo effect. Salma Hayek looked better in the red GG dress.

See http://www.style.com/styleapps/Looks...eq=1&pause=yes for more pics.

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Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2003 5:52 pm__ _Post subject: Re: It's like rain on your wedding day. Maybe.
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Not_Bob wrote:
ThurgreedMarshall wrote:
Why don't you log off and go outside?

TM

Uh, PLF -- does getting lectured by an imaginary person about spending too much time talking on-line with imaginary people qualify as "irony"?

No need to ask PLF. I'll answer.

It would be if I posted that I was having trouble finding a date or socializing with real people or whatever. I am not, therefore, it is not ironic.

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Atticus_Grinch
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Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2003 6:15 pm__ _Post subject: SAGgy breasticles
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I'm pretty sure we've got the edge of Diane Lane's nipple in this one.

And this is quite a shot of Julianne Moore's, um, dress.

Can someone please tell me WTF is going on with Moore's back? I think there's a reason you're not supposed to wear a dress like that in bright daylight.Back to top
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dtb
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Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2003 6:26 pm__ _Post subject: SAG Awards
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Yes, Sag indeed. When my husband saw Diane Lane, he said, "I don't remember her boobs being so, uh, pendulous in that movie!"

(If you knew my husband, you might find it even funnier-than-average that he said the word "pendulous".)

And how about that guy who plays Ray's brother on Everybody Loves Raymond? His speech was hilarious.*

*For those who didn't see...he said "And Melissa Gilbert [president of SAG who appeared earlier with a very obvious boob job]; well, now I know where my dues are going...."

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TexLex
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Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2003 6:42 pm__ _Post subject: Re: SAG awards
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tmdiva wrote:
Am I the only person here who watched this (at least in part) last night? I thought there were some really lovely dresses, and I don't remember anything truly frightening (there are some moderately frightening dresses on the style.com website, but I don't remember seeing any of those on TV last night). Wait--Jeri Ryan's enormous and rather low-riding boobs were pretty frightening.

But I liked a lot of the colors--Nicole Kidman in a deep red satin, Megan Mulally in mulberry satin (and looking fab and not at all fat), Halle Berry in coral, Catherine Zeta-Jones in deep violet. Am I totally nuts for liking Uma Thurman's dress? It looked great in motion as she was walking out to announce the last award. And Mya's vintage coral chiffon number looked better on TV than in the pics. I liked the color of Diane Lane's dress, but not on her, and the side slit gave a bit too much of a circus-performer leotard-and-skirt-combo effect. Salma Hayek looked better in the red GG dress.

See http://www.style.com/styleapps/Looks...eq=1&pause=yes for more pics.

tm

I just checked out your link. I didn't like Uma's dress - it seemed to be, um, missing something. Nicole Kidman looked fabulous - the color was very nice. Diane Lane's dress looked better on TV, but you're right that it would have looked better on someone else. Grace's dress (what's her name?) was nothing special, but Halle's looked great. I saw her on TV and the color looked much more orange than coral. In fact - I noticed quite a few went for the orangey tones which is interesting since it is a pretty unpopular color. I think Julianne Moore's would have looked better with a tan - and as noted, out of bright sunlight. Rachel Griffiths dress was underwhelming in an 80's sort of way. Kristin Davis' dress was nice and although I liked the color of Megan Mulally's dress (and yes, she looks great) I didn't like the neckline very much.

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Sidd_Finch
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Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2003 7:01 pm__ _Post subject:
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Thongs. Gwink's pussy. Various famous breasticles.

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ltlfb
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Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2003 7:03 pm__ _Post subject: Re: SAG awards
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TexLex wrote:
I think Julianne Moore's would have looked better with a tan - and as noted, out of bright sunlight.

Just looking at pictures, Julianne Moore's dress looks like some kind of weird tufted cotton or wool (reminiscent of the 60s or 70s), not sequins.Back to top
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ltlfb
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Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2003 7:06 pm__ _Post subject:
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On the logo, seeing it blown up it's a little easier to see that there (probably) aren't any erections involved -- but the person on the right seems to have hydroencephalitis (I think that's the thing that produces a misshapen skull), or maybe it's an alien.Back to top
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TexLex
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Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2003 7:10 pm__ _Post subject: Re: SAG awards
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ltlfb wrote:
TexLex wrote:
I think Julianne Moore would have looked better with a tan - and as noted, out of bright sunlight.

Just looking at pictures, Julianne Moore's dress looks like some kind of weird tufted cotton or wool (reminiscent of the 60s or 70s), not sequins.

It was sparkly though as I recall. I think maybe it was sparkly stuff woven onto the fabric. She did look good overall - the picture Atticus posted was a particularly bad one. Next time, maybe a little spray on tan.....

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ltlfb
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Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2003 7:19 pm__ _Post subject:
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I'm sure if I saw Julianne Moore moving, I would be able to see the sparkles. It's the non-movement combined with the light color that makes the fact that it's sequins non-obvious.Back to top
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tmdiva
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Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2003 7:38 pm__ _Post subject:
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Moving or not, I thought Julianne Moore's dress was shapeless and not a good color for her. Bleah.

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EvenOdds
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Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2003 7:41 pm__ _Post subject:
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Why does Debra Messing insist on wearing dresses that emphasize her nonexistent chest?

That dress was really bad on her. Just like the one she wore at the GGs.Back to top
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MangoLassi
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Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2003 7:56 pm__ _Post subject:
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EvenOdds wrote:
Why does Debra Messing insist on wearing dresses that emphasize her nonexistent chest?

That dress was really bad on her. Just like the one she wore at the GGs.

Reminds me of the year Gwyneth P. was nominated for whatever it was and wore that pink Valentino (?) dress. The dress was gorgeous but didn't belong on her. There were bony chest issues. Not pretty.Back to top
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catrin_darcy
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Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2003 8:03 pm__ _Post subject:
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i didn't think debra messing's dress looked bad, unlike julianne moore's. halle and megan mullally looked amazing.

and am i the only one who thinks that rachel griffeths looks more and more like a man in drag (or a postop ftm) every time she appears at one of these things?

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Penske_Account
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Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2003 8:11 pm__ _Post subject:
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catrin_darcy wrote:
rachel griffeths looks more and more like a man in drag (or a postop ftm) every time she appears at one of these things?

In a good way or a bad way??

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catrin_darcy
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Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2003 8:20 pm__ _Post subject:
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Penske_Account wrote:
catrin_darcy wrote:
rachel griffeths looks more and more like a man in drag (or a postop ftm) every time she appears at one of these things?

In a good way or a bad way??

penske (enquiring mind) account

bad. bad bad bad.
(but the 6 ft. under character is interesting, so she's apparently a decent actor.)

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EvenOdds
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catrin_darcy wrote:
and am i the only one who thinks that rachel griffeths looks more and more like a man in drag (or a postop ftm) every time she appears at one of these things?cd

I saw a picture of her on style.com -- and I swore it was Jamie Lee Curtis.

She certainly looks quite mannish.

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c2ed
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Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2003 9:31 pm__ _Post subject: Re: dinner clubs (and dating services????)
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[quote="Sparklehorse"]
barely_legal wrote:
Sparklehorse wrote:
The one I mentioned says it's a way to meet people but dating also seems to be part of the agenda. It's also part of my agenda but I find myself railing against the online dating scene so I'm looking for a more productive way to meet single people my age with similar interests and let the dating part take care of itself.

I'm in Boston and female.

I've tried the online dating scene, and it's just NOT for me at all. A friend of mine tried it in Boston (match.com) and had some luck meeting guys. I haven't tried one of these kinds of things, but how bad can it be? If it's not really expensive, in the worst case scenario you just have one of those uncomfortable lunches where you wish you were back in the office. At best, you might make a few friends. Trying it once couldn't hurt too much.

What sort of interests would you say you have? Would you want to try the MFA, the Boston Ballet, or the Boston Symphony groups for the younger crowd? There are also a lot of running, cycling and sailing clubs in town. Or there is the Museum of Science (where it's fun to find out).

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coup_d'skek
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Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2003 12:10 am__ _Post subject: Re: dinner clubs (and dating services????)
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ThurgreedMarshall wrote:
Why don't you log off and go outside?

Convenience. Why be ignored IRL, when you can be ignored in the comfort of your office?Back to top
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coup_d'skek
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Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2003 12:16 am__ _Post subject: Re: Shoe v Shoe (North v South Italy)
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MangoLassi wrote:
Don't know about Ferragamo's designs for men.

Well, just take a look around. If sibby's right about nothing else, he's right that yuppies love ferragamo.Back to top
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str8_outa_covina
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Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2003 1:13 am__ _Post subject:
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Brad Garrett is very funny. I liked it when he said (in reference to James Gandolfini suing for Dec. Relief that he can get out of his contract) --

"This is a great week. Tomorrow I'm auditioning for the lead role on the Sopranos"

And since this is my first post, let me just say thanks to BL, MR and everyone else who did such great work setting up this bitch.

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Not_Bob
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Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2003 7:43 am__ _Post subject: Re: SAG Awards
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dtb wrote:
For those who didn't see...he said "And Melissa Gilbert [president of SAG who appeared earlier with a very obvious boob job]; well, now I know where my dues are going...."

Jaws dropped in the audience, I tell you!

Speaking of poor Mary Ingalls, the funniest line in "Six Feet Under" the other night was something to the effect of "... and when I got there, Melissa Gilbert -- evil itself -- opened the door."Back to top
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notcasesensitive
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Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2003 7:44 am__ _Post subject: (what else) Reality TV
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I only saw the very end of Married by America last night (missed all the proposals), but the previews for next week definitely had me intrigued. I'll tune in and see what train wreck awaits these people. Oh, and the vote one couple off each week format was a surprise to me -- so we only get to arrange one marriage?!

The most perplexing question for the night was why no RR/RW Challenge last night? I got home just in time for it and it wasn't on...

Watched Meet My Kids. Was cheering for the dumb boxer guy who attached a bottle opener to his dog's collar so that all he ever had to do to open a beer was to call the dog over. Classic.

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Gattigap
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Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2003 8:26 am__ _Post subject: Re: SAG Awards
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Not_Bob wrote:
Speaking of poor Mary Ingalls, the funniest line in "Six Feet Under" the other night was something to the effect of "... and when I got there, Melissa Gilbert -- evil itself -- opened the door."

Yup. Ms. Gattigap is attempting to get me hooked on that show. It's quite good.

Of course, later in the episode, when the wife is sniffing clothes and saying, "Did you use Tide?" the Ms. saw me smiling and started throwing various objects at me. I left before she could reach anything sharp.

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barely_legal
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Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2003 8:43 am__ _Post subject:
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str8_outa_covina wrote:
And since this is my first post, let me just say thanks to BL, MR and everyone else who did such great work setting up this bitch.

str8 outa (house hunting, so name subject to change) Covina.

If you're referring to me, that is hilarious. The only thing I did with regards to getting this site running was im Leagl and M-R incessantly whining about how my avatar wouldn't work. If I'd actually tried to help, we'd be lucky to have a board by summertime.

And as for Married by America, last week bored me but this week was better and I'm anticipating great things from next week. It's clear to me that Xavier (french dude) and his fiance already dislike each other and Matt and Cortes could not be more ill-suited to each other. Pleeeaaaase let this be a train wreck worth watching. And did anybody else notice the host last night was saying that there were three more couple that were going to be engaged and two had "already tied the knot". Um, since when did getting engaged constitute "tying the knot"? Have I been using the expression wrong my whole life? Doesn't Fox have editors?Back to top
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EvenOdds
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barely_legal wrote:
And as for Married by America, last week bored me but this week was better and I'm anticipating great things from next week. It's clear to me that Xavier (french dude) and his fiance already dislike each other and Matt and Cortes could not be more ill-suited to each other. Pleeeaaaase let this be a train wreck worth watching.

The previews look like the train wreck we're all hoping for.

But, I was amazed that two of the couples look like they really like each other.
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barely_legal
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[quote="EvenOdds"]
barely_legal wrote:
The previews look like the train wreck we're all hoping for.

But, I was amazed that two of the couples look like they really like each other.

We'll see how long the really liking lasts after Billie Jean discovers that Tony is impotent, and the Kevin discovers that the brunette girl is really a man. Pleeeease let this happen.Back to top
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Not_Bob
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Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2003 10:14 am__ _Post subject:
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EvenOdds wrote:
The previews look like the train wreck we're all hoping for.

But, I was amazed that two of the couples look like they really like each other.

barely_legal wrote:

We'll see how long the really liking lasts after Billie Jean discovers that Tony is impotent, and the Kevin discovers that the brunette girl is really a man. Pleeeease let this happen.

Billie Jean is not my lover. She's just a girl who claims that I am the one. But the kid is not my son.

Ahem. Sorry about that. Carry on.
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evenodds · 03-31-2003, 12:45 PM

sebastian_dangerfield
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I watched some tape of the Rock and Roll hall of fame thing this morning. Who actually liked the Clash? I see English guys with cockneyed accents singing political ballads that sound like they were written by angry 15 year olds. Mixing that with Reggae seems unneccesarily cruel to the listener.

What am I missing? I dig the Ramones and LOVED the Pistols, and generally like most all punk rock - except the Clash. Lord knows I've tried to like them, I really have. Am I alone in wondering why they're so deified?Back to top
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Pretty_Little_Flower
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Hunter, I am with you. I respect the Clash and everything but I never really dug their music all that much. And none of it ever struck me as punk rock in the same way that the Pistols, Ramones, (Black Flag, Circle Jerks, DKs, etc., etc.) were punk rock. But, I usually keep my mouth shut about this issue because it is such a blasphemy to say you don't like the Clash.
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Oliver_Wendell_Ramone
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Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2003 11:49 am__ _Post subject: Re: The Clash?
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sebastian_dangerfield wrote:
I watched some tape of the Rock and Roll hall of fame thing this morning. Who actually liked the Clash? I see English guys with cockneyed accents singing political ballads that sound like they were written by angry 15 year olds. Mixing that with Reggae seems unneccesarily cruel to the listener.

What am I missing? I dig the Ramones and LOVED the Pistols, and generally like most all punk rock - except the Clash. Lord knows I've tried to like them, I really have. Am I alone in wondering why they're so deified?

This from a Widespread Panic fan? Sheesh.

I love the Clash. I'm a sucker for bands with two great contrasting singer/songwriters (see Beatles, Husker Du, Uncle Tupelo). The first album was as punk rock as anything from first-wave British punk (as were pre-album singles like 1977). London Calling is one of the few albums I'd put in my all time top 10 that's not by somebody called the Beatles, Stones, or Dylan.

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Mister_Ruysbroeck
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Since we've transitioned to the topic of music, anyone else like that "new" Johnny Cash song? I put new in quotes because I'm usually behind the times and it may not, in fact, be very new.

Also, I heard another cool, blue-grassy sort of song this morning. It was some chick whining about how her man wouldn't take her back and kept putting her out (NTTAWWT) and that she knew it was over but couldn't let go. Anyone know the artist and title of that song?Back to top
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ThurgreedMarshall
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Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2003 11:54 am__ _Post subject: Re: The Clash?
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What am I missing? I dig the Ramones and LOVED the Pistols, and generally like most all punk rock - except the Clash. Lord knows I've tried to like them, I really have. Am I alone in wondering why they're so deified?

Not much of a rock afficionado, but in junior high (I think), Rock the Casbah was the move.

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Pretty_Little_Flower
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Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2003 11:57 am__ _Post subject:
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I defer to Ollie on all things punk rock, and his comment about early Clash is fair enough. But, he mentions another band that I am not all that fond of, but about which I keep my mouth shut: Husker Du. It just does not fly to not love Husker Du in Minneapolis.Back to top
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SlaveNoMore
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Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2003 12:00 pm__ _Post subject: The Only Band that Mattered
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Who actually liked the Clash? I see English guys with cockneyed accents singing political ballads that sound like they were written by angry 15 year olds. Mixing that with Reggae seems unneccesarily cruel to the listener. What am I missing? I dig the Ramones and LOVED the Pistols, and generally like most all punk rock - except the Clash. Lord knows I've tried to like them, I really have. Am I alone in wondering why they're so deified?

Whoa, dude? Are you kidding?

The Clash were phenomenal. Mixing with Reggae? Do you have any knowledge of the origins of the from which punk movement grew? And how can you criticize the writing of the Clash and then heap praise on the Pistols and Ramones? The Pistols? An amusing-to-listen-to bunch of no talent assjacks. The Ramones, although true pioneers and one of my fave bands, could hardly be praised for their quality of writing.

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Why does Debra Messing insist on wearing dresses that emphasize her nonexistent chest?

That dress was really bad on her. Just like the one she wore at the GGs.

Not only that -- the other day I saw her on the show and she was wearing this sparkly number with the middle cut out in front -- not only doesn't she have boobs, you can see all the bones around her thoracic cavity -- it looks like a xylophone. How totally disgusting!Back to top
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Pretty_Little_Flower
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I never thought I would be able to tolerate Depeche Mode in any form. Now, suddenly, there are two versions of "My Own Personal Jesus" that I enjoy. The Johnny Cash cover is, well, it is, um, alright I'll just say it - it is good. Also, I saw Felix Da Housecat recently and he did a re-mix version that actually made me dance. Maybe I was just drunk. (Maybe.)Back to top
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dtb
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str8_outa_covina wrote:
Brad Garrett is very funny. I liked it when he said (in reference to James Gandolfini suing for Dec. Relief that he can get out of his contract) --

"This is a great week. Tomorrow I'm auditioning for the lead role on the Sopranos"

str8 outa (house hunting, so name subject to change) Covina.

Even funnier was when he turned to his co-cast members, and in a mock-frightened voice said, "Is he laughing?? Is he laughing????"

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paigowprincess
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Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2003 12:15 pm__ _Post subject: Re: dinner clubs (and dating services????)
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Sparklehorse wrote:
EvenOdds wrote:
Sparklehorse wrote:
I have been looking for a dinner club for a little while in my burg and just heard about one this weekend. It's called Table for Eight. They arrange dinner for 4 women and 4 men who've been screened for compatible interests.

I'm curious to know if anyone has an experiences with something comparable and whether they're worthwhile, as compared to speed dating and the old online personal crap.

Sparkles, is this a dating service or a way to meet new people?

The one I mentioned says it's a way to meet people but dating also seems to be part of the agenda. It's also part of my agenda but I find myself railing against the online dating scene so I'm looking for a more productive way to meet single people my age with similar interests and let the dating part take care of itself.

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Sparklehorse
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dtb wrote:
EvenOdds wrote:
Why does Debra Messing insist on wearing dresses that emphasize her nonexistent chest?

That dress was really bad on her. Just like the one she wore at the GGs.

Not only that -- the other day I saw her on the show and she was wearing this sparkly number with the middle cut out in front -- not only doesn't she have boobs, you can see all the bones around her thoracic cavity -- it looks like a xylophone. How totally disgusting!

Furthermore, how sick is it that there is a running gag on the show about her constantly eating everything in sight and being such a pig about food. Like that woman ever eats 2 mufffins in a row. She's definitely too thin but I do think she's really beautiful (or at least very photogenic).Back to top
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ltlfb
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ltlfb wrote:
LAURA LAURA LAURA! Mary was the insipid blond, played by some forgettable insipid blond. Laura was the brunette firecracker, played by Melissa Gilbert.Back to top
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Oliver_Wendell_Ramone
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Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2003 12:32 pm__ _Post subject:
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Pretty_Little_Flower wrote:
I defer to Ollie on all things punk rock, and his comment about early Clash is fair enough. But, he mentions another band that I am not all that fond of, but about which I keep my mouth shut: Husker Du. It just does not fly to not love Husker Du in Minneapolis.

If you start badmouthing the 'Mats, too, you're going to be run out of the state, prettyness be damned.

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paigowprincess
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Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2003 12:32 pm__ _Post subject: The most overrated so called artist?
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Tie between Morissey and Elvis Costello. Both run to the radio and change the station godawful. Maybe slight edge to Morrissey for his legions of pseedo London Soho pretentious lopsided shaved haircuts in the 80s fans.

But no post about I can't bear to hear it for two seconds music would be complete without a mention of No Doubt. But their fans seem to be mostly under 21 and the kids today have no taste, so I doubt they will be as canonized as the dread Morrissey and Elvis CostelloBack to top
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ltlfb
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how did you make that post from me? I didn't post that. That is CREEPY.Back to top
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sebastian_dangerfield
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Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2003 12:32 pm__ _Post subject: The Only Hype that Mattered/Johnny Cash's "New" So
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Slave,

You want vitriol, fine. You got it. The Clash were a sanitized form of the Pistols who weren't even creative enough to write in metaphors. The Clash's "politics up your nose" approach ushered in an era of dumb songwriting exemplified by U2 and Rage. Where songs like "What's Going On" and "maters of War" spoke volumes in metaphor, the Clash had to bore you to tears with long-wonded speeches. Granted, none were as embarrssing as "Sunday Bloody Sunday" or any of Rage's "free Mumia" tirades. "London Calling" is no "Street Fighting Man". Also, the Clash lacked the balls of real punk (New wave was shit - Nobody should be lauded for spawning the musical abortion that was the 80s). The Pistols, the Ramones, Black Flag and the Minutemen and their ilk put out real scare the shit out of suburbia punk. Those bands never comprimised and their records are as foul in temperment today as they were 20 years ago. The Clash was punk for the radio - smarter, enlightened "thinking man's" rebellion. Gimme the real full frontal punch of the Pistols any day. They scared England, even if they were a joke, and they managed to somehow put out one of the best pieces of vinyl in the last century. The Clash was for American white kids who didn't even know what the hell they were singing about - the Pistols were the real voice. The Pistols never stood the test of time because they spent the wad on one record. Who could top a song like "Bodies" for political statement? The Clash wish they'd have had the Pistols' balls. London Calling will always be a poor excuse for Never Mind the Bollocks in much the same way that Sgt Peppers will never quite capture the studio genius of Pet Sounds. Sure, McCartney went on to much greater fame than Brian Wilson, but Wilson can always lay claim to the ultimate masterpiece of sound, and McCartney will be the first to admit it. If you asked Strummer, he may have been man enough to admit that the Clash were not the pinnacle of punk. He seemed like an honest fellow...

Cash's "new" song, which is from hie fantastic ne record, is actuially an old Nine InCh Nails song. Its amaizng how much better it sounds being sung by someone other than Reznor, who's the second worst singer in rock bahind Bill Corgan.

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ltlfb wrote:
how did you make that post from me? I didn't post that. That is CREEPY.

Wow, I am really sorry. I must have hit the wrong button. I was trying to quote you and post from me.

Eek!

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greatwhitenorthchick
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Paigow, what is your avatar? - it looks as if it could be an album cover of an album I never owned. I cannot read the writing and it's bugging me.Back to top
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ltlfb
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Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2003 12:37 pm__ _Post subject:
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And now my original "is Debra Messing an insect?" and "Melissa Gilbert did not play Mary" post is gone!!!!

Bad moderator! No biscuit!!!

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EvenOdds
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I would love to delete your/my/our post, but I lack the powers to do that.

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bilmore
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Ollie: "If you start badmouthing the 'Mats, too, you're going to be run out of the state, prettyness be damned. . . . Is it a crime to even suggest that Prince may not really be a genius?"

Gack. (That's the sound of one hand gagging, which is what you will hear if you suggest that Prince is a genius.)

There's a certain contingent in the Mpls bar scene which hunts down and annoys anyone disparaging HD, da 'Mats, da 'Burbs, or da like. Most of them still sit on the same barstools they sat on in high school, in 1979.Back to top
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paigowprincess
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Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2003 12:50 pm__ _Post subject: None other than my great alter ego
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Paigow, what is your avatar? - it looks as if it could be an album cover of an album I never owned. I cannot read the writing and it's bugging me.

Maude Lebowski. From what must be the greatest comedy of all time, the Big Lebowski. And if you have not seen the Big Lebowski, you must rent it immediately if not sooner. Or, as they say in the parlance of our times,Back to top
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Gattigap
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Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2003 12:54 pm__ _Post subject: Re: None other than my great alter ego
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paigowprincess wrote:
Or, as they say in the parlance of our times,

I find solace in the fact that, even in these uncertain times, some quirks of communication are not platform-dependent.Back to top
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Oliver_Wendell_Ramone
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Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2003 12:54 pm__ _Post subject:
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Most of them still sit on the same barstools they sat on in high school, in 1979.

Here comes a regular, so to speak.

And while we're on the rawk-n-roll thread, I'm disturbed to note that my 2 1/2 year old daughter has her first rock star crush. Saw a solo bookstore gig by Rett Miller (Old 97s front man). Since then, she gets all giggley whenever she hears his songs.Back to top
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Jeff_Lebowski
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Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2003 1:02 pm__ _Post subject: Re: None other than my great alter ego
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paigowprincess wrote:
Maude Lebowski. From what must be the greatest comedy of all time, the Big Lebowski. And if you have not seen the Big Lebowski, you must rent it immediately if not sooner.

You rang?

-Jeff
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spookyfish
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Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2003 1:03 pm__ _Post subject: Re: None other than my great alter ego
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paigowprincess wrote:
Maude Lebowski. From what must be the greatest comedy of all time, the Big Lebowski. And if you have not seen the Big Lebowski, you must rent it immediately if not sooner. Or, as they say in the parlance of our times,

Dammit, paigow, I'm agreeing with you again. By the way, I was checking out the member list to see how many people have migrated from the other site and saw the sock(or name) Biglaw_bowski. Fucking brilliant. I laughed out loud in the office. I'm sure people thought I was nuts.

spooky(now, cease and desist saying things I agree with immediately )fish

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paigowprincess
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Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2003 1:07 pm__ _Post subject: Re: None other than my great alter ego
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[quote="paigowprincess Maude Lebowski. From what must be the greatest comedy of all time, the Big Lebowski. And if you have not seen the Big Lebowski, you must rent it immediately if not sooner. Or, as they say in the parlance of our times,

Dammit, paigow, I'm agreeing with you again. By the way, I was checking out the member list to see how many people have migrated from the other site and saw the sock(or name) Biglaw_bowski. Fucking brilliant. I laughed out loud in the office. I'm sure people thought I was nuts.

spooky(now, cease and desist saying things I agree with immediately )fish[/quote]

The BigLaw_bowski? That is the best moniker I have ever heard. Better than Thurgreed Marshall, Oliver Wendell Ramone, Mystery Guest, That Annoying Guy in the Office Next Door, and bettter than any of the all time greats. I bow to their genius and only wish I had thought of it.Back to top
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pursejunkie
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Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2003 1:12 pm__ _Post subject: Worst Bands/Songs Ever
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Everytime I hear and see that overbleached overmadeup wench from No Doubt pout and sing "I'm Just a Girl" in her Betty Boop voice I want to beat the crap out of her.

And can someone tell me WTF is with the latest round of pissed-off-for-no-reason-middle-class-white-boys pointlessly screaming at the top of their lungs? If you can't sing, shut the hell up and put it on paper instead, so innocent music lovers aren't assaulted by turning on the radio.

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greatwhitenorthchick
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Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2003 1:12 pm__ _Post subject: Big Lebowski
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Thanks - indeed I have seen the Big Lebowski (and at the risk of being run out of town for saying this - I thought it was funny, but not the funniest of the Coen Bros. oeuvre (sp?)) Anyway, I liked the nihilists.
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patentparanyc
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Just when I thought I saw everything this morning, a puffy K-Mart or similar "patchwork" shiny coat with gold piping that looks like it was from the late 80's early 90's complete with bad permed mullet.

At lunch I saw a chick with an 80's colorblock rayon jacket with the big shoulder pads, complete with the geometric black lines, paired with a green leather skirt and purple tights, 80's heels, fuschia lipstick and big hair. I wanted to puke. Bad taste should be outlawed. What is wrong with people? And the sad thing is that getup took a lot of freakin effort, a lot of thought. What chemical imbalance happens inside them that sends a message of approval like "Okay this looks good, let's get on the train"

And why don't people update their look? i see people every day in styles that were in when i was in highschool. hello.

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MangoLassi
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Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2003 1:22 pm__ _Post subject: Seen on the street . . .
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patentparanyc wrote:

At lunch I saw a chick with an 80's colorblock rayon jacket with the big shoulder pads, complete with the geometric black lines, paired with a green leather skirt and purple tights, 80's heels, fuschia lipstick and big hair. I wanted to puke. Bad taste should be outlawed. What is wrong with people? And the sad thing is that getup took a lot of freakin effort, a lot of thought. What chemical imbalance happens inside them that sends a message of approval like "Okay this looks good, let's get on the train"

. . .

Dear God, why?

Why indeed? On the other hand, people who stick with their style long enough get rewarded when it ends up standing the test of time. (I'll go out on a limb and predict that won't be true for Bozo the Clown, described above.)

The other day I saw a lovely woman in her 70s on the train in a brown window-pane check Chanel-style early 1960s vintage overcoat; low brown heels; silky, sleek, non-tortured silver hair parted neatly to one side; a simple, elegant bag and just enough lipstick to add a hint of color. She was perfect.Back to top
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bilmore
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Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2003 1:24 pm__ _Post subject:
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patentparanyc wrote:
Dear God, why?

Possibly:

1. Lack of money to spend on trendy new clothes, because money goes instead for things the kids and/or the sick parents need, necessitating putting together an outfit out of what's already in the closet;
2. Lack of concern with impressing the world through current and fashionable clothing expenditure; or maybe even
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MangoLassi
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Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2003 1:25 pm__ _Post subject: Seen on the street . . .
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patentparanyc wrote:

At lunch I saw a chick with an 80's colorblock rayon jacket with the big shoulder pads, complete with the geometric black lines, paired with a green leather skirt and purple tights, 80's heels, fuschia lipstick and big hair. I wanted to puke. Bad taste should be outlawed. What is wrong with people? And the sad thing is that getup took a lot of freakin effort, a lot of thought. What chemical imbalance happens inside them that sends a message of approval like "Okay this looks good, let's get on the train"

. . .

Dear God, why?

Why indeed? On the other hand, people who stick with their style long enough get rewarded when it ends up standing the test of time. (I'll go out on a limb and predict that won't be true for Bozo the Clown, described above.)

The other day I saw a lovely woman in her 70s on the train in a brown window-pane check Chanel-style early 1960s vintage overcoat; low brown heels; silky, sleek, non-tortured silver hair parted neatly to one side; a simple, elegant bag and just enough lipstick to add a hint of color. She was perfect.Back to top
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notcasesensitive
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I just glanced thru the SAG awards pics on E Online and it reminded me of a rant that I meant to post yesterday...

What small woodland creature died on James Gandolfini's face? Seriously, that is such an incredibly bad look. I hope it was done for a film part, though I'm beginning to wonder if that ends up being just a pat excuse. Other than Castaway, what movie that has come out recently has required facial hair? There is that alleged film that Brad Pitt was making, but will we ever see it? How about having makeup stick a beard to your face when it is needed? What's wrong with that concept?

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Mister_Ruysbroeck
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Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2003 1:27 pm__ _Post subject:
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patentparanyc wrote:
People wear clothes I don't like....blah blah blah.....Bad taste should be outlawed....blah blah blah...

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Replaced_Texan
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Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2003 1:44 pm__ _Post subject: Re: facial hair
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notcasesensitive wrote:
There is that alleged film that Brad Pitt was making, but will we ever see it?

n(now sexy one-to-two day old scruff I'm down with...)cs

No. He pulled out of Aronofsky's "The Fountain" about eight weeks before shooting was to begin so he could do "Troy" instead. He shaved the next week.Back to top
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greatwhitenorthchick
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Mister_Ruysbroeck wrote:

Bad taste is being judgmental.

Yes, but that's kind of the point of this board, isn't it. If you can't be judgmental (to be fair, there's a big difference between criticizing the way Julianne Moore looks, because she has tons of money and can afford to look however she wants, and criticizing the way some homeless person looks) to some extent, it makes life pretty dull. If I am not permitted to say Celine Dion's music sucks, because that is being judgmental and therefore in bad taste, that's a little rEdiculous.Back to top
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patentparanyc
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While I appreciate Billmore's point about money being an issue, I point out that my husband is frugal, and even he sees merit in a clothing allowance and drycleaning for work clothes. It is part of having a job. You can't show up in the same outfit everyday, nor is it acceptable to stink. If you have the responsibility to earn money for your family, you should take a little time to make sure you are not offensive to others. Looking like an 80's freak is not acceptable to me. I've NEVER seen a female atty dressed like that.

That being said. I haven't purchased clothes in quite some time. However, I've carefully drycleaned and had repaired what I currently own. We're frugal too, and most if not all money goes to our child, and providing for the family. I draw the line at a permed layered mullet.Back to top
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catrin_darcy
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Mister_Ruysbroeck wrote:
Also, I heard another cool, blue-grassy sort of song this morning. It was some chick whining about how her man wouldn't take her back and kept putting her out (NTTAWWT) and that she knew it was over but couldn't let go. Anyone know the artist and title of that song?

Lucinda Williams, "Can't Let Go" (from Car Wheels on a Gravel Road)

Told you baby one more time
Don't make me sit all alone and cry
Well it's over I know it but I can't let go
I'm like a fish out of water
A cat in a tree
You don't even want to talk to me
Well it's over I know it but I can't let go

He won't take me back when I come around
Says he's sorry then he pulls me out
I got a big chain around my neck
And I'm broken down like a train wreck
Well it's over I know it but I can't let go

See I got a candle and it burns so bright
In my window every night
Well it's over I know but I can't let go
You don't like to see me standing around
Feel like I been shot and didn't fall down
Well it's over I know it but I can't let go

He won't take me back when I come around
Says he's sorry then he pulls me out
I got a big chain around my neck
And I'm broken down like a train wreck
Well it's over I know it but I can't let go

Turn off trouble like you turn off a light
Went off and left me it just ain't right
Well it's over I know it but I can't let go

Rounds every corner something I see
Bring me right back how it used to be
Well it's over I know it but I can't let go

He won't take me back when I come around
Says he's sorry then he pulls me out
I got a big chain around my neck
And I'm broken down like a train wreck
Well it's over I know it but I can't let go

He won't take me back when I come around
Says he's sorry then he pulls me out
I got a big chain around my neck
And I'm broken down like a train wreck
Well it's over I know it but I can't let go
Well it's over I know it but I can't let go
Well it's over I know it but I can't let go
Well it's over I know it but I can't let go

From Lucinda Williams "Car Wheels On A Gravel Road"
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Replaced_Texan
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patentparanyc wrote:
I've NEVER seen a female atty dressed like that.

I think that you'll find that attorneys, male or female, are very capable of dressing in a variety of ways that may actually shock or appall you or offend your decade specific sensibilities.Back to top
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TexLex
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Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2003 1:59 pm__ _Post subject: The 80's - they just won't go away.
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And why don't people update their look? i see people every day in styles that were in when i was in highschool. hello.

My (crazy) SIL has a perm (which didn't take) and wings (no, not actually wings - the thing where you blow out the sides of your hair and laquer it with hairspray so it looks vaguely reminiscent of dog ears) and that BIG poufy curling-iron-bang-thing - just like in every other picture I've ever seen of her.

I want to forcibly take her to the salon (or dog groomers) and have it fixed every time I see it, which thankfully is seldom.

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bold_n_brazen
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Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2003 2:01 pm__ _Post subject:
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While I appreciate Billmore's point about money being an issue, I point out that my husband is frugal, and even he sees merit in a clothing allowance and drycleaning for work clothes. It is part of having a job. You can't show up in the same outfit everyday, nor is it acceptable to stink. If you have the responsibility to earn money for your family, you should take a little time to make sure you are not offensive to others. Looking like an 80's freak is not acceptable to me. I've NEVER seen a female atty dressed like that.

That being said. I haven't purchased clothes in quite some time. However, I've carefully drycleaned and had repaired what I currently own. We're frugal too, and most if not all money goes to our child, and providing for the family. I draw the line at a permed layered mullet.

Well, clearly, you are better than she is. (That's sarcasm, by the way).

Is it possible that the woman you saw was just being ironic? Or maybe she just LIKED the clothes?

I'm so sorry that "looking like an 80's freak is unacceptable" to you. Every once in a while, I get a hankering to wear my acid washed jeans pegged and tucked into EG socks, with my pink high topped Reeboks. I crave the neon green v-necked Venezia sweater that I wore to LiveAid. I yearn to cut my hair really short again and asymetrical with the front bleached blonde and the rest left brunette. When that happens, I try on that last remaining pair of acid washed jeans, get totally stoked out that they still fit, and then sadly put them away and pine for my misspent youth.

I wish I had the guts to just once go out in public dressed like that. It was the best fucking time in my life. I belive now that I idolize the woman you saw today dressed like an "80's freak". She is my new Maude Lebowski.

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greatwhitenorthchick
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Dressing like an 80's freak is acceptable to me, but dressing like a 20's freak is where I have to draw the line. Especially if the freak is a man. Spats just make me want to vomit.

And, totally unrelated, because I am fairly certain she does not wear spats, where is Fugee? She is MIA.Back to top
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Bb'B you are giving these people too much credit if I thought they were being kitch or retro or ironic or tounge in cheek or wink wink I would haha laugh along with them, wouldn't I? Trust me they are not aware.Back to top
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spookyfish
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Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2003 2:07 pm__ _Post subject: Re: dressing like a decade-specific freak
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greatwhitenorthchick wrote:
Dressing like an 80's freak is acceptable to me, but dressing like a 20's freak is where I have to draw the line. Especially if the freak is a man. Spats just make me want to vomit.

And, totally unrelated, because I am fairly certain she does not wear spats, where is Fugee? She is MIA.

I love you, GWINKY, but if you vomit on my spats, I'll kill you.

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greatwhitenorthchick
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That's sweet. Ok, I will not vomit so long as you keep me away from the rye. Vomit city.Back to top
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Mister_Ruysbroeck
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Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2003 2:13 pm__ _Post subject:
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Yes, but that's kind of the point of this board, isn't it. If you can't be judgmental (to be fair, there's a big difference between criticizing the way Julianne Moore looks, because she has tons of money and can afford to look however she wants, and criticizing the way some homeless person looks) to some extent, it makes life pretty dull. If I am not permitted to say Celine Dion's music sucks, because that is being judgmental and therefore in bad taste, that's a little rEdiculous.

I was trying to make a point and didn't feel like being verbose about it. Contrary to how I used to be, I now try to limit my words per post.Back to top
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Funny thing - before all this "down with infirm, set up a new board" stuff, I was pretty much only reading the boards about twice a month.
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pursejunkie
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Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2003 2:16 pm__ _Post subject: 80s fashion hell
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I thought Vogue, etc. were saying the 80s were coming back? So perhaps she's merely cutting edge and ppnyc is now hopelessly out of date.

I tried on a jacket the other day with (not noticeable on the rack) big, pointy shoulder pads and it made me look like a short, stacked linebacker. If they do come back, I'll be happily uncool and stay away!

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patentparanyc
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Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2003 2:19 pm__ _Post subject:
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fashion goes on a 20 year cycle, so that stands to reason. I think it's all about interpretation. You can pay a wink-wink tribute to an era without looking fossilized, no? all the fashion rags pay homage to the Dynasty Crystal Carrington era. But with somewhat of a current spin, no?Back to top
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barely_legal
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Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2003 2:21 pm__ _Post subject: Ice Creamn and AI
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The new Ben & Jerry's Oatmeal Cruch ice cream is delicious. In case anyone was wondering.

And there have been too many posts in a row with no mention of reality tv. Who do we think will be the first person voted off American Idol? Is there any chance in hell it won't be Carmen "tweety bird" Rasmussen?Back to top
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infinitytrack
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Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2003 2:28 pm__ _Post subject:
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Speaking as a suburban white boy, I loved the Clash and don't think you give them enough credit. London's Calling was a seminal record. I give them credit for attempting to be musical as well, while retaining some punk chops. I also want to defend U2's War, which is the best album they ever did. Before they got fat and happy.

The problem with the others you mention is that their music really sucks. They couldn't play and listening to them is like fingernails on a blackboard. Everyone worships the Sex Pistols because of the lives they led, but come on, not what I would call excellent music. Interesting as an anthropological statement I suppose, but entirely unlistenable more than once or twice.

As for Sublime, they're an ok act, but aren't breaking any new ground. The rock/reggae thing has been done better by others, including Police, the Untouchables, Mighty Mighty Bosstones, and -- forgive me, because I know I'm missing one other huge one, but am drawing a blank right now.Back to top
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TexLex
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Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2003 2:41 pm__ _Post subject: Or maybe she just LIKED the clothes?
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B'n'B: Or maybe she just LIKED the clothes?

Hmmm.....so if I see a hugely pregnant woman waddling around in acid washed jeans and a green v-necked Venezia sweater, I'll know it's you, huh?

To GWNC - we must be on the same wavelength because I was wondering where Fugee was just last night.

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bold_n_brazen
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Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2003 2:57 pm__ _Post subject: Re: Or maybe she just LIKED the clothes?
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TexLex wrote:
B'n'B: Or maybe she just LIKED the clothes?

Hmmm.....so if I see a hugely pregnant woman waddling around in acid washed jeans and a green v-necked Venezia sweater, I'll know it's you, huh?

-TL

Oh my GOD! If you see me waddling around dressed like that right now, please shoot me and then let everyone know I was channeling my 80's wild child!

HOWEVER, if I manage to get out of my pajamas these days, its a good day...I am getting bigger and bigger and more and more uncomfortable with every passing minute!

Here's a dilemma I actually need fashion help with...

My mother (BITCH) is throwing a black tie party exactly 6 weeks after I deliver the Brazenette. I have nothing to wear, and and unable to shop as I have no idea what size I might be by then, or how big the Boldn'Brazen Boobies will be then....sooooo what to do? I'm thinking last minute shopping may be the only way to go.

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str8_outa_covina
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Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2003 3:01 pm__ _Post subject:
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Oliver_Wendell_Ramone wrote:

And while we're on the rawk-n-roll thread, I'm disturbed to note that my 2 1/2 year old daughter has her first rock star crush. Saw a solo bookstore gig by Rett Miller (Old 97s front man). Since then, she gets all giggley whenever she hears his songs.

Love the avatar Ollie.

Your daughter could do a lot worse. Rhett Miller is incredibly charismatic. He often performs around LA and the female celebs are always front and center. I once saw him at Largo (said in best Nick Harcourt voice) with one of his many musical projects called something like "The Ranchero Bros." - more accoustic and country than his solo or 97s stuff. He's a stud.

I had a hell of a time finding any websites that have images as their own html files to which I could link for Avatar purposes. I'm happy with Hove (though I really want 50), but if anyone has any tips, please post em.

On another note, if one was to drive around LA running errands for four hours on a Sunday afternoon flipping between Power 106 and 100.3 The Beat, one would hear "In Da Club" and "Wanksta" rougly 238,000,000 times.

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Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2003 3:04 pm__ _Post subject: Re: Or maybe she just LIKED the clothes?
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bold_n_brazen wrote:
Here's a dilemma I actually need fashion help with...

My mother (BITCH) is throwing a black tie party exactly 6 weeks after I deliver the Brazenette. I have nothing to wear, and and unable to shop as I have no idea what size I might be by then, or how big the Boldn'Brazen Boobies will be then....sooooo what to do? I'm thinking last minute shopping may be the only way to go.

I recently had baby #2 (isn't this #2 for you too?), and I have to say, it took me FOREVER to get the weight (well, my baby is only 6 months old, so not exactly forever, but MUCH longer than with baby #1) to come off.

So, as you can't predict your size, and past experience is not necessarily a guide, I'd say wait until much closer to the day of the function. If you're in NYC (which, somehow, I think you're not...), you can rent a formal dress and have several nice places to choose from. That's the way I'd go if I were "on the way back down" from pregnancy weight gain. Who wants to buy a lovely outfit that's only going to be too big once you get all your excess poundage off?

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Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2003 3:10 pm__ _Post subject: Re: Or maybe she just LIKED the clothes?
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It took WAY too long for my boobs to be back to their normal size -- that was the worst.

Too long being a relative term, I'm sure, though if you asked Mr. dtb, I'm sure he'd feel differently. Back to top
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Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2003 3:12 pm__ _Post subject: Re: Ice Creamn and AI
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barely_legal wrote:
The new Ben & Jerry's Oatmeal Cruch ice cream is delicious. In case anyone was wondering.

And there have been too many posts in a row with no mention of reality tv. Who do we think will be the first person voted off American Idol? Is there any chance in hell it won't be Carmen "tweety bird" Rasmussen?

Hey Leagl: Sorry I attributed your good work to BL. Mah bad.

Okay, onto American Idol chatter. Yesterday I tried to post something about my trip to see American Idol live in North Hollywood) this weekend, but it didn't work out real well (the post and the trip both). So let me just say that Paula and Corey are both shorter than you think, even for entertainers.

I think there's not much chance that Carmen will be voted out first because (a) she's cute and (b) she's going to do a country song and get a lot of votes from all the country fans. I think Julia Dimatto (sic) is the heavy favorite to get the boot. The only reason she's here is because of the sympathy vote from the way they edited the Glendale show, and that's got to have worn off by now (doesn't it?). I'd list my "most likely to get voted off" list as :

1. Julia
2. Ricky (The worst singer in the bunch, IMHO -- the fact that he got in and Chip didn't is very very wrong).
3. Charles
4. Carmen
5. Trenyce

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I have nothing to ass, seeing as how I've been out of the loop, but I wanted to see whether my avatar works. By the way, from what I've seen the new site looks great you guys. Back to top
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Pretty_Little_Flower
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Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2003 3:31 pm__ _Post subject: God fucking help us.
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The 80s are back, and it sucks. At first I thought the evidence was anomolous. I go to a hipster party, and the DJ spins nothing but 80s. I mean, Pump Up The Volume, vintage Michael Jackson - unbelievable. I go to a groovy new bar that usually plays electronica. The DJ spins nothing but 80s. There is a dude in a button down shirt with the sleeves torn off and a skinny tie. Then I think that it is some localized phenomenon - some Minneapolis aberration. But look at the Felix Da Housecat/Miss Kittin/Ladytron/etc., etc. vibe. I nearly cried at the Ladytron show, the fashion was so bad. It is going to be a tough revival. I plan to opt out to the extent possible.Back to top
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barely_legal
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Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2003 3:35 pm__ _Post subject: AI
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I'm not surprised that you think Ricky is the worst singer, he never really impressed me. But I'm surprised that you think Trenyce will be voted out so soon. I know she was a wildcard pick but she seems to be on of the four or five most talented of the bunch. I still think Carmen will go early though -- she may be cute but that doesn't make up for a crappy voice. Remember Ryan last year? drop dead gorgeous, but she was the third or fourth person cut.

As long as Clay lasts a while, I will keep watching. I am like a twelve year old with a crush. which is funny b/c I never had crushes when I was twelve.Back to top
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pursejunkie
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Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2003 3:36 pm__ _Post subject:
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[PLF freaking out about return to the 80s]

Don't worry PLF. If the 80s are back, then snorting coke is back, and you can stop stressing out about the 70s potheads.

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Str8, I have to think Carmen may be among the first ousted because she doesn't have any fan base yet. (Okay, maybe that's just wishful thinking.) I am still pissed Chip didn't make it. The scuttlebutt I heard on some entertainment show was that Simon's pique towards the producers were that they made him pick Carmen.

Abba, glad to see you made the jump. I was about to add you to the list of MIA posters.Back to top
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Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2003 3:40 pm__ _Post subject: Post-pregnancy Fashion
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The weird thing is that your boob size will increase through the evening (unless you can take a quick break to pump halfway through dinner). But if you flaunt the cleavage, then no one will be looking below the waist. I say empire waist, lots of cleavage, and either a couple of nursing pads or a busy print in case of leaks (not the time for black silk).Back to top
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paigowprincess
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Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2003 3:44 pm__ _Post subject: Is it me
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bold_n_brazen
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Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2003 3:47 pm__ _Post subject: Re: Or maybe she just LIKED the clothes?
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dtb wrote:
bold_n_brazen wrote:
Here's a dilemma I actually need fashion help with...

I recently had baby #2 (isn't this #2 for you too?), ....

If you're in NYC (which, somehow, I think you're not...).....

It took WAY too long for my boobs to be back to their normal size -- that was the worst.

It's baby #1 (and probably only) for me so I have no idea what to expect.

I'm not in NYC, but it's warm and sunny and I can't complain.

My boobs have been 2 sizes bigger this entire pregnancy than their normal copious size. I am terrified of what will happen when the Brazenette actually gets here. I am afraid small planets will actually be sucked into the gravitational pull of my boobs.

Bn'(they were too big to start with!)B
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SlaveNoMore
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barely_legal wrote:
As long as Clay lasts a while, I will keep watching. I am like a twelve year old with a crush. which is funny b/c I never had crushes when I was twelve.

You really do have a thing for sissy-looking guys. Remarkable.

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bold_n_brazen
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Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2003 3:52 pm__ _Post subject: Re: Is it me
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paigowprincess wrote:
Or was that Way TMI?

OK, that's twice today I totally agree with Paigow.

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bold_n_brazen
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Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2003 3:53 pm__ _Post subject:
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pursejunkie wrote:
[PLF freaking out about return to the 80s]

Don't worry PLF. If the 80s are back, then snorting coke is back, and you can stop stressing out about the 70s potheads.

Enjoy!

Snorting coke is back???? ALRIIIIIIIGGGGHTTTTTTT!!!!!

Now I know how to get rid of the baby weight!

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dtb
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Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2003 3:55 pm__ _Post subject: Re: Or maybe she just LIKED the clothes?
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bold_n_brazen wrote:
My boobs have been 2 sizes bigger this entire pregnancy than their normal copious size. I am terrified of what will happen when the Brazenette actually gets here. I am afraid small planets will actually be sucked into the gravitational pull of my boobs.

Bn'(they were too big to start with!)B

I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but it only gets worse once you give birth.

In each pregnancy, I quickly outgrew the largest bra size IN THE MATERNITY STORE!!! With baby #1, I was back to normal in about 6 weeks, with baby #2 it took close to 5 months. I'm telling you, it was the worst part.

And whoever said ask Mr. DTB for his viewpoint, I will tell you that for someone with the maturity of, oh, say Beavis & Butthead, after baby #1 was born (and my bra size was a G -- yes, a G), he even thought they were a little ridiculous!Back to top
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Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2003 3:55 pm__ _Post subject: Re: Or maybe she just LIKED the clothes?
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bold_n_brazen wrote:

My boobs have been 2 sizes bigger this entire pregnancy than their normal copious size. I am terrified of what will happen when the Brazenette actually gets here. I am afraid small planets will actually be sucked into the gravitational pull of my boobs.

Bn'(they were too big to start with!)B

Much like 8Track, speaking as a suburban white boy, I find motherhood and the pre-birth glow (and swollen boobs) of the same to be a beautiful thing.

That's all.....just wanted to share.

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barely_legal
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Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2003 3:56 pm__ _Post subject: Re: AI
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SlaveNoMore wrote:

You really do have a thing for sissy-looking guys. Remarkable.

not7y(not surprised)S

Yeah, just keep telling yourself that that's the reason I turned you down...you're just not gay enough for me, despite the shaved body, furry sweaters and leather pants. Back to top
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evenodds · 03-31-2003, 10:13 PM

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I think enough people know this song to make it worth my while to post it. For those of you who don't know the tune, sorry.

Sung to the tune of "Left My Wallet in El Segundo" (by Tribe, of course):

Left Our Flounders on Infirmation

Our multo went away for a permanent trip
Her and some friends and one less relationship
She made no mistake by leaving the board
Sock for the Man completely lost his gourd
That motherfucker was trying to hold us down
Instead of saying "shit," I had to say "brown"
Pissed us all off, straight to the core
They told SD not to curse but he posted one more
Leagle had us covered even with the setbacks
So we left Infirm and we made big tracks
surfed through the net, went all the way through it
Came to a board, we paid and got to it
We had a destination, we were done with our quest
Went back to Infirm and informed the rest
Posted on the board for two-days-and-a-half
The sun had just risen on the fb's path
Just then a freak, some bbb boy
Shut us all out and fucked up our new toy
Hundreds of posters had to "axe"where we was at
With her index finger leagle tipped up her hat
"I don't know people," she said, "that guy is psycho
If you need a new board, I'll make one pronto"
Needed civilization, some sort of reservation
Slave said let's break south, we don't need this aggravation
Thanks, slavenomore, as my mouth starts to motor
Bilmore said, "Damn, TM, what you curse so much for?"

(Well describe to me what your flounders look like)

Anyway, many boards we passed
Weed's lazy ass...is sittin' in the pub
MR built a nice little club in the middle of nowhere
I can't think of anyplace that would have been better
Think of curse words and just post 'em
Paigow's still a butt munch
When they finished gwinky thought for ways to get fugee back
I had a hunch
Infirm's got a posting crunch
So get with it
Pulled out the keyboard and I posted to this wicked beautiful lady
She was a flounder there
Less is bored too, he's over there with the blank stare
Here to pull him back into realitytv, here's Thurgreed:
"Yo, Less, man, aren't we what you need?"
We had to go. We needed to jet
But what do you know, our flounders we forget

[Describing to cops:] (Yo, there were a couple of posters,
One liked skull fucking the other wore many hats I got to get them man)

Loooooooooooooord, have mercy
Infirm got slower, DS misses the cursing
We feel bad. We can't feel no badder
No chit-chit-chatter, their board is flatter
Break on out, put that contract down
Jet on down here at the speed of sound
Three days pissing and three more moaning
We get back and there were no hacks
Lawtalkers.com, we're here, E/O
She said, "All right, TM, see you tomorrow"
Thinking about what happened the last week
Eyes go to my computer screen, I can't speak
Hopped online and got everyone to make a pact
Yo NotBob, We gotta go back
When he said "Why?" I said, with no hesitation,
"'Cause we left our flounders on Infirmation."

Yeah, we left our flounders on Infirmation
left our flounders on Infirmation
left our flounders on Infirmation
We gotta get 'em, we got-got to get 'em

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Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2003 3:58 pm__ _Post subject: Re: Or maybe she just LIKED the clothes?
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dtb wrote:
And whoever said ask Mr. DTB for his viewpoint, I will tell you that for someone with the maturity of, oh, say Beavis & Butthead, after baby #1 was born (and my bra size was a G -- yes, a G), he even thought they were a little ridiculous!

Gee, I think that's rEdiculous. G is one of my favorite letters.Back to top
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Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2003 3:59 pm__ _Post subject: Re: Is it me
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paigowprincess wrote:
Or was that Way TMI?

What is Way TMI? (It's hard to tell what people are responding to if they don't quote.) Back to top
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Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2003 4:08 pm__ _Post subject: Re: Is it me
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bold_n_brazen wrote:
paigowprincess wrote:
Or was that Way TMI?

OK, that's twice today I totally agree with Paigow.

Paigow, will you be my new best friend?

Sure. The more the merrier.

I love how people sees so shocked when they agree with me. Like I am so outside the mainstream.

THe TMI was the description of the breasts that keep growing unless they are pumped. and the nursing pads. I dont know what nursing pads are but I am picturing something like sanitary napkins but for milk instead of blood. Just TMI. You get the idea. Perhaps the Lawyers with kids crowd is more comfortable with it?

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Daaaaaaaaamn, baby.

Your shit is good.

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breasts that keep growing unless they are pumped.

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Daaaaaaaaamn, baby.

Your shit is good.

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It was so good I had to post twice.

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I think enough people know this song to make it worth my while to post it. For those of you who don't know the tune, sorry.

Sung to the tune of "Left My Wallet in El Segundo" (by Tribe, of course):

Left Our Flounders on Infirmation

Our multo went away for a permanent trip
Her and some friends and one less relationship
She made no mistake by leaving the board
Sock for the Man completely lost his gourd
That motherfucker was trying to hold us down
Instead of saying "shit," I had to say "brown"
Pissed us all off, straight to the core
They told SD not to curse but he posted one more
Leagle had us covered even with the setbacks
So we left Infirm and we made big tracks
surfed through the net, went all the way through it
Came to a board, we paid and got to it
We had a destination, we were done with our quest
Went back to Infirm and informed the rest
Posted on the board for two-days-and-a-half
The sun had just risen on the fb's path
Just then a freak, some bbb boy
Shut us all out and fucked up our new toy
Hundreds of posters had to "axe"where we was at
With her index finger leagle tipped up her hat
"I don't know people," she said, "that guy is psycho
If you need a new board, I'll make one pronto"
Needed civilization, some sort of reservation
Slave said let's break south, we don't need this aggravation
Thanks, slavenomore, as my mouth starts to motor
Bilmore said, "Damn, TM, what you curse so much for?"

(Well describe to me what your flounders look like)

Anyway, many boards we passed
Weed's lazy ass...is sittin' in the pub
MR built a nice little club in the middle of nowhere
I can't think of anyplace that would have been better
Think of curse words and just post 'em
Paigow's still a butt munch
When they finished gwinky thought for ways to get fugee back
I had a hunch
Infirm's got a posting crunch
So get with it
Pulled out the keyboard and I posted to this wicked beautiful lady
She was a flounder there
Less is bored too, he's over there with the blank stare
Here to pull him back into realitytv, here's Thurgreed:
"Yo, Less, man, aren't we what you need?"
We had to go. We needed to jet
But what do you know, our flounders we forget

[Describing to cops:] (Yo, there were a couple of posters,
One liked skull fucking the other wore many hats I got to get them man)

Loooooooooooooord, have mercy
Infirm got slower, DS misses the cursing
We feel bad. We can't feel no badder
No chit-chit-chatter, their board is flatter
Break on out, put that contract down
Jet on down here at the speed of sound
Three days pissing and three more moaning
We get back and there were no hacks
Lawtalkers.com, we're here, E/O
She said, "All right, TM, see you tomorrow"
Thinking about what happened the last week
Eyes go to my computer screen, I can't speak
Hopped online and got everyone to make a pact
Yo NotBob, We gotta go back
When he said "Why?" I said, with no hesitation,
"'Cause we left our flounders on Infirmation."

Yeah, we left our flounders on Infirmation
left our flounders on Infirmation
left our flounders on Infirmation
We gotta get 'em, we got-got to get 'em

TM

I think this is the first time I recognized a song you did. And it was excellent. But are you suggesting we go back there?

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LONDON, England -- A civil servant forced to wear a collar and tie has won his case of sexual discrimination against his employer.

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Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2003 4:35 pm__ _Post subject: Re: Song + Big Tits
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greatwhitenorthchick wrote:
Excellent song TM (and shockingly I know the tune) and a nice break from the "poor me - I have big tits" posts. (my a-cups are not amused)

Oh just you wait, GWINKY. Someday your tits will grow to the point that you will not recognize them and you too will feel sorry for yourself. I'd just about kill for your a-cups these days...

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Well seeing as I'm not having kids (and after a recent slightly bad Botox experience that has left me with a temporarily Spock-like eyebrow, I don't have too much faith left in plastic surgeons) I'm not sure how that's going to happen, but I'll take your word for it and I eagerly await the day when my big tits spring forth.Back to top
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Props to TM.

(I think that was the first time you mentioned me without calling me a fuck up)

Anyway, G cup? That's huge, dtb. Are they saggy now?
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Pretty_Little_Flower wrote:
The 80s are back, and it sucks.

Oh stop. You're just mad at what they're choosing to play. I could put together a list of 100 songs you would like to hear that came out of the 80s.

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barely_legal wrote:
As long as Clay lasts a while, I will keep watching. I am like a twelve year old with a crush. which is funny b/c I never had crushes when I was twelve.

You really do have a thing for sissy-looking guys. Remarkable.

not7y(not surprised)S

Oh shit. That's cold.

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lawyer_princess
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Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2003 4:48 pm__ _Post subject: AI and TM and 80s
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First, props to Thurgreed. Don't know the tune, but the words were poetry.

Second, in the 80s I went to a totally preppy college where we wore our sorority letters with turtlenecks and pearls. And big Benetton sweaters and Izods with the collars turned up. And the jeans--not so much that they were acid washed, but they had all kinds of weird stitches and pleats. Anyway, we thought it was good at the time.

Third, I hope Carmen goes. She is embarrasing. If she stays too long she'll be this year's Nikki. Is anyone amazed that they couldn't find a dozen confident, technically good pre-professional singers? They did 70,000 auditions, for cryin' out loud.
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Smaller women: you can wear cute little bikini tops and go braless without looking like you're advertising for a pickup, but are perpetually made to feel inadequate by some arbitrary pneumatic Playboy standard.

We: have major cleavage to put to good effect in the right clothes, but have a hard time finding pretty bras that don't look either like grandmother's hideous white swath-o-elastic or cheesy ho-wear.

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paigowprincess wrote:
I think this is the first time I recognized a song you did. And it was excellent. But are you suggesting we go back there?

Only to pick them up and bring them back here.

paigowprincess wrote:
And I am not the Butt Munch around here.

Please. You would have been all pissy if I left your crazy ass out.

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Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2003 4:57 pm__ _Post subject:
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B'nB, I think you should wait to buy anything until at least two-three weeks postpartum. I even waited to buy a nursing bra until about two weeks after, when I had a better idea of size (I was two sizes bigger, DD instead of C; during pregnancy I was about C and a half).

As for weight, I think six weeks post you will have lost all directly baby-associated weight (mostly water), and you'll be left with whatever fat you gained, if any. I was lucky enough to lose fat during my pregnancy (you can do this if you start out with a lot of extra), then gained some while breastfeeding, so six weeks postpartum was my lowest point in the whole childbearing-nursing period.

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Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2003 5:00 pm__ _Post subject: Re: God fucking help us.
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ThurgreedMarshall wrote:
Pretty_Little_Flower wrote:
The 80s are back, and it sucks.

Oh stop. You're just mad at what they're choosing to play. I could put together a list of 100 songs you would like to hear that came out of the 80s.

Thurgreed(took a test to become an emcee...)Marhsall

Listen, dude, you know and I know that when someone says "80s music," they are not talking about early Public Enemy. They are not talking about Run-D.M.C. They are not talking about X or Black Flag. Any 80s revival is going to be about Michael Jackson and Duran Duran and the Smiths and leg warmers and bad hair and Flash Dance and Molly Ringwald . . . oh fuck, I am getting woozy just thinking about it all.Back to top
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Well seeing as I'm not having kids (and after a recent slightly bad Botox experience that has left me with a temporarily Spock-like eyebrow, I don't have too much faith left in plastic surgeons) I'm not sure how that's going to happen, but I'll take your word for it and I eagerly await the day when my big tits spring forth.

A spock-like eyebrow? Cool. That's gotta be handy for meetings. People are always gonna be thinking something like "hmmmm....gwnc seems a bit skeptical of the Foonberg pre-sale warranty clause. Guess I'd better tell the CEO that it ain't gonna fly in this deal."

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pursejunkie wrote:
Smaller women: you can wear cute little bikini tops and go braless without looking like you're advertising for a pickup, but are perpetually made to feel inadequate by some arbitrary pneumatic Playboy standard.

We: have major cleavage to put to good effect in the right clothes, but have a hard time finding pretty bras that don't look either like grandmother's hideous white swath-o-elastic or cheesy ho-wear.

Did I sum this up right? Peace between the parties, then!

Once again (for the newbies like you), breast size is irrelevant.

What is important is The Ratio. The Ratio = Breast size to waist size.

If you have small breasts and a small waist (and flat stomach, please), then you have a bangin' body. You are allowed a larger waist (with a somewhat flat stomach, please) if you have big breasts. The proportions aren't all that different. Obviously, big (firm) breasts and a small waist (with a flat stomach) is king, but you can't all be Halle, now can you?

Also, your breasts can't be misshapen. They must be round, even if they are small.

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Pretty_Little_Flower wrote:
Listen, dude, you know and I know that when someone says "80s music," they are not talking about early Public Enemy. They are not talking about Run-D.M.C. They are not talking about X or Black Flag. Any 80s revival is going to be about Michael Jackson and Duran Duran and the Smiths and leg warmers and bad hair and Flash Dance and Molly Ringwald.

Sorry. Sometimes I forget you're in Minnesota.

I went to a small place the other night and they did throw in a little Michael Jackson, but when you cut it with old skool hip hop, it works. Well.

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Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2003 5:11 pm__ _Post subject: Re: THE RATIO
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ThurgreedMarshall wrote:

If you have small breasts and a small waist (and flat stomach, please), then you have a bangin' body. You are allowed a larger waist (with a somewhat flat stomach, please) if you have big breasts. The proportions aren't all that different. Obviously, big (firm) breasts and a small waist (with a flat stomach) is king, but you can't all be Halle, now can you?

Also, your breasts can't be misshapen. They must be round, even if they are small.
Thurgreed(picky)Marshall

Jesus. Any preferences on eye color, earlobe size, or shoe width?

You'd bloody well better be 6'5", sculpted like Adonis and have a full head of thick, shiny hair. Otherwise the flying karma revenge monkeys are going to pummel you into polenta.Back to top
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Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2003 5:22 pm__ _Post subject: Re: THE RATIO
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MangoLassi wrote:
You'd bloody well better be 6'5", sculpted like Adonis and have a full head of thick, shiny hair. Otherwise the flying karma revenge monkeys are going to pummel you into polenta."

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Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2003 5:22 pm__ _Post subject: Re: God fucking help us.
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ThurgreedMarshall wrote:
Pretty_Little_Flower wrote:
Listen, dude, you know and I know that when someone says "80s music," they are not talking about early Public Enemy. They are not talking about Run-D.M.C. They are not talking about X or Black Flag. Any 80s revival is going to be about Michael Jackson and Duran Duran and the Smiths and leg warmers and bad hair and Flash Dance and Molly Ringwald.

Sorry. Sometimes I forget you're in Minnesota.

I went to a small place the other night and they did throw in a little Michael Jackson, but when you cut it with old skool hip hop, it works. Well.

TM

O.K., Mr. NYC Uber-hipster. I'm sure that in Manhattan, "80s Night" means "Old School Hip Hop Night With A Little Michael Jackson Thrown In." Because nobody is cheesy in the Big Apple.

Speaking of (semi) Old School, saw GangStarr Sunday night with Common and Talib Kweli. DJ Premier is still a force to be reckoned with.Back to top
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Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2003 5:25 pm__ _Post subject: Re: THE RATIO
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MangoLassi wrote:
Jesus. Any preferences on eye color, earlobe size, or shoe width? You'd bloody well better be 6'5", sculpted like Adonis and have a full head of thick, shiny hair. Otherwise the flying karma revenge monkeys are going to pummel you into polenta.

I just thought that little gem bore repeating. POTD.
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French Fries Get New Name in Congress

WASHINGTON - Show the flag and pass the ketchup was the order of the day in House cafeterias Tuesday. Lawmakers struck a lunchtime blow against the French and put "freedom fries" on the menu.

And for breakfast they'll now have "freedom toast."

The name changes follow similar actions by restaurants around the country protesting French opposition to the administration's Iraq war plans.

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"The name changes follow similar actions by restaurants around the country protesting French opposition to the administration's Iraq war plans."

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Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2003 5:32 pm__ _Post subject: Re: My big fat greek tits
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I eagerly await the day when my big tits spring forth.

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Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2003 5:35 pm__ _Post subject: Re: Stop the 'my breast size is worse than yours' madness!
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pursejunkie wrote:

We: have major cleavage to put to good effect in the right clothes, but have a hard time finding pretty bras that don't look either like grandmother's hideous white swath-o-elastic or cheesy ho-wear.

Anyone see What Not to Wear the other day? Great show--fashion mets reality TV. Anyway, they referred to those bras as "over the shoulder boulder holders."Back to top
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Mister_Ruysbroeck wrote:
Anyway, G cup? That's huge, dtb. Are they saggy now?

Whoa!! Talk about TMI!!

(And the answer is NO!!!) But if they were still G's I'm sure they'd be around my ankles by now. However, as luck would have it, I'm not of the big-boob persuasion.

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dtb, I wasn't REALLY asking, but it's nice to know that rack we saw on picture day hasn't turned south, so to speak.
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MangoLassi wrote:
Jesus. Any preferences on eye color, earlobe size, or shoe width?

You'd bloody well better be 6'5", sculpted like Adonis and have a full head of thick, shiny hair. Otherwise the flying karma revenge monkeys are going to pummel you into polenta.

Translation: I am a fattie with small breasts.

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bilmore wrote:
MangoLassi wrote:
You'd bloody well better be 6'5", sculpted like Adonis and have a full head of thick, shiny hair. Otherwise the flying karma revenge monkeys are going to pummel you into polenta."

Well, you obviously know him, so this is hardly fair.

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Pretty_Little_Flower wrote:
O.K., Mr. NYC Uber-hipster. I'm sure that in Manhattan, "80s Night" means "Old School Hip Hop Night With A Little Michael Jackson Thrown In." Because nobody is cheesy in the Big Apple.

Come on. I saw slave just the other day. You saw him when you were here too. Wait. Are you talking cheesy or gay-as-cheesy?

Pretty_Little_Flower wrote:
Speaking of (semi) Old School, saw GangStarr Sunday night with Common and Talib Kweli. DJ Premier is still a force to be reckoned with.

DJ Premier is still the man, no question. Now he just sells tracks and makes like 10 times what he made with Gangstarr.

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bilmore wrote:
MangoLassi wrote:
You'd bloody well better be 6'5", sculpted like Adonis and have a full head of thick, shiny hair. Otherwise the flying karma revenge monkeys are going to pummel you into polenta."

Well, you obviously know him, so this is hardly fair.

He's a god, I tell you.Back to top
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dtb wrote:
Whoa!! Talk about TMI!!
But if they were still G's I'm sure they'd be around my ankles by now.

I find the thought of Gs on you shocking. No offence. NTTAWWT.

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Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2003 6:01 pm__ _Post subject: Various and sundry
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I'm reading A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius right now--well, not right now at this exact moment, because I'm typing a post and ostensibly working on a state law preemption issue, but in the last few days--and I'm liking it a lot.

I saw this article today, cat goes psycho, traps owner in bathroom, and I was reminded of the psycho cat that tried to kill my real estate agent when I looked at my house for the second time. The listing material had warned about not petting the cat, and the first time we went through the house, the very pissed off cat was in a carrier, yelling and screaming about how he'd get us if he ever got free. Despite the profane threats to my person by one of the current occupants, I decided that I wanted to buy the house.

After I put in the paperwork to bid on the house, my realtor and I went back to the house to look at a few details again with my dad, who'd never seen the property. The owners had little notice, and they forgot to put the cat up. As we were finishing our walk through of the house for the second time, the cat lept from under the bed in the guest room, and pounced on my real estate agent's ankles, biting and scratching and attacking. Another cat came running in, swooped upon the attack cat, and beat it off the agent. Fur flew. We beat a hasty retreat around the back through the kitchen, through the master bedroom, and to the bathroom keeping defender cat in between us and attack cat in order to find some soap and water and bandages to clean my real estate agent's wounds. Finally, my dad showed up, and he was wearing jeans, so we put him in front and he threw pieces of paper to distract the attack cat so we could get out of the house. I specifically put in the contract to purchase the house that the cat was to be out of there.

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Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2003 6:05 pm__ _Post subject: Re: Various and sundry
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Replaced_Texan wrote:
DD is bad enough.

Bite your tongue! I have a freshly swollen set of those at home that didn't come cheaply!

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Penske_Account wrote:
I find the thought of Gs on you shocking. No offence. NTTAWWT.

Are you the real dtb or a new dtb??

It's the real me. Believe me, it was shocking. Shockingly disgusting!

(No offense to anyone out there with lovely G-cups...)

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Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2003 6:18 pm__ _Post subject: Picture day, anyone?
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dtb wrote:

I had to buy the bras at a surgical supply store -- how humiliating.

It's about time for another picture day, isn't it? I think we should have one next friday, as sort of a grand-opening celebration.Back to top
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Mister_Ruysbroeck wrote:
It's about time for another picture day, isn't it? I think we should have one next friday, as sort of a grand-opening celebration.

If you think a picture of me in that state exists, you are sorely mistaken, sir. (Do you think I'd let anyone near me with a camera with hooters of that magnitude?)Back to top
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Penske_Account
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Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2003 6:23 pm__ _Post subject: Re: Picture day, anyone?
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dtb wrote:
Mister_Ruysbroeck wrote:
It's about time for another picture day, isn't it? I think we should have one next friday, as sort of a grand-opening celebration.

If you think a picture of me in that state exists, you are sorely mistaken, sir. (Do you think I'd let anyone near me with a camera with hooters of that magnitude?)

JuGGs magazine woulda paid a pretty penny, indeed!Back to top
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Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2003 6:23 pm__ _Post subject: Re: "Freedom Fries"
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EvenOdds wrote:
French Fries Get New Name in Congress

WASHINGTON - Show the flag and pass the ketchup was the order of the day in House cafeterias Tuesday. Lawmakers struck a lunchtime blow against the French and put "freedom fries" on the menu.

And for breakfast they'll now have "freedom toast."

The name changes follow similar actions by restaurants around the country protesting French opposition to the administration's Iraq war plans.

Full Story:
http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmp.../freedom_fries

I am sorry, but that is totally fucking rEdiculous.
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Mister_Ruysbroeck
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Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2003 6:23 pm__ _Post subject: Re: Picture day, anyone?
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dtb wrote:

If you think a picture of me in that state exists, you are sorely mistaken, sir. (Do you think I'd let anyone near me with a camera with hooters of that magnitude?)

Hell yes, if just for documentation!

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Mister_Ruysbroeck
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Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2003 6:25 pm__ _Post subject: Re: "Freedom Fries"
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Alex_de_Large wrote:

I am sorry, but that is totally fucking rEdiculous.

it's rEcockulous, dude.Back to top
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dtb
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Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2003 6:26 pm__ _Post subject: Re: Picture day, anyone?
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Penske_Account wrote:
JuGGs magazine woulda paid a pretty penny, indeed!

I am clinging tenaciously to my last scrap of dignity. I have to draw the line somewhere.Back to top
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notcasesensitive
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Replaced_Texan wrote:
I'm reading A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius right now--well, not right now at this exact moment, because I'm typing a post and ostensibly working on a state law preemption issue, but in the last few days--and I'm liking it a lot.

RT, I liked that one a lot too. Which led me to buy and (force myself to) read You Shall Know Our Velocity. I'm warning you now -- don't do it. Having finally finished that one, I am now reading the new Dan Savage book Skipping Towards Gomorrah. All about how the Susan Coulters and Bill O'Reillys of the world are trying to take the pursuit of happiness out of other people's lives. But I'm a hippie, free love kind of chick so others might not enjoy it as much as I do.

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dtb
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Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2003 6:27 pm__ _Post subject: Re: Picture day, anyone?
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Mister_Ruysbroeck wrote:

And I know you're lying, anyway.

And how do you "know" this, pray tell?Back to top
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str8_outa_covina
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Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2003 6:28 pm__ _Post subject: Re: Stop the 'my breast size is worse than yours' madness!
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pursejunkie wrote:
Smaller women: you can wear cute little bikini tops and go braless without looking like you're advertising for a pickup, but are perpetually made to feel inadequate by some arbitrary pneumatic Playboy standard.

We: have major cleavage to put to good effect in the right clothes, but have a hard time finding pretty bras that don't look either like grandmother's hideous white swath-o-elastic or cheesy ho-wear.

Did I sum this up right? Peace between the parties, then!

Frederick's of Hollywood has an excellent selection of sexy bras for the fuller-chested-gal. Check out their stores, catalog or website.

str8 outta the corner of Hollywood and Schrader.Back to top
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Mister_Ruysbroeck
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Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2003 6:29 pm__ _Post subject: Re: Picture day, anyone?
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dtb wrote:
Mister_Ruysbroeck wrote:

And I know you're lying, anyway.

And how do you "know" this, pray tell?

Because people ALWAYS take gobbs of pictures after a baby is born.

so don't lie.

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str8_outa_covina
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Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2003 6:32 pm__ _Post subject: AHWOSG
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AHWOSG is a drug. First you'll love it, then your feelings get more complicated. Once you've finished, read it again in 6 months and see if you agree.

str8

By the way I meant this post to be a message, and not a post. But now I can't delete it. HELP.Back to top
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dtb
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Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2003 6:35 pm__ _Post subject: Re: Picture day, anyone?
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Mister_Ruysbroeck wrote:
Because people ALWAYS take gobbs of pictures after a baby is born.

so don't lie.

There are loads of pictures of the baby!! Just none of me (or the ones of me have baby strategically placed...)

They were only like that for about a week -- of course, I remember it as if it were a month. It scarred me.

Now, can we please move on to another topic?Back to top
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Mister_Ruysbroeck
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Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2003 6:47 pm__ _Post subject: Re: Picture day, anyone?
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double d cups wrote:
Now, can we please move on to another topic?

You mean something other than TITS!?

(does anyone else dig the edit feature?)Back to top
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Tyrone_Slothrop
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Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2003 6:48 pm__ _Post subject: Re: AHWOSG
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str8_outa_covina wrote:
AHWOSG is a drug. First you'll love it, then your feelings get more complicated. Once you've finished, read it again in 6 months and see if you agree.

Um, why? Why not just read something else instead? There aren't many books I'd want to read again six months after I finished them.

Looking for recommendations for my next book. I haven't been into anything in a month, and I'm getting tired of it.Back to top
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Replaced_Texan
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Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2003 6:50 pm__ _Post subject: Re: "Freedom Fries"
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Alex_de_Large wrote:
EvenOdds wrote:
French Fries Get New Name in Congress

WASHINGTON - Show the flag and pass the ketchup was the order of the day in House cafeterias Tuesday. Lawmakers struck a lunchtime blow against the French and put "freedom fries" on the menu.

And for breakfast they'll now have "freedom toast."

The name changes follow similar actions by restaurants around the country protesting French opposition to the administration's Iraq war plans.

Full Story:
http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmp.../freedom_fries

I am sorry, but that is totally fucking rEdiculous.

My favorite part: "The French Embassy in Washington had no immediate comment, except to say that french fries actually come from Belgium."Back to top
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Replaced_Texan
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Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2003 7:07 pm__ _Post subject: Re: AHWOSG
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Tyrone_Slothrop wrote:

Looking for recommendations for my next book. I haven't been into anything in a month, and I'm getting tired of it.

I read "Look at Me," by Jennifer Egan about a week and a half ago, and I couldn't put it down. I had originally picked it up because the basic premise (model in car wreck, face gets altered) seemed similar to Chuck Palahnuik's "Invisible Monsters" and I wanted to see in what direction Egan would take it. I was prepared to scoff at Egan, but I thought it was a rather well done novel.

"Prague" by Arthur Phillips is next on deck.Back to top
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Mister_Ruysbroeck
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Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2003 7:09 pm__ _Post subject:
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We need a book club thread, this thread is for sex talk. The book stuff has always bored me, primarily because my usual reading material consists of internet bulletin boards.

edit: of course, you can also feel free to ignore me and talk about whatever you want.
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Tyrone_Slothrop
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Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2003 7:10 pm__ _Post subject:
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Do you know if Jennifer Egan is any relationship to Tim Egan, who covers the West for the New York Times?

I can't face reading Prague, since I went to college with the guy and am bitter that he is a published novelist and I am not. I initially thought the same about Bringing_Down_The_House, about a bunch of MIT students who play blackjack for money, but then I read it and marvelled at how poorly it was written and how little the author did with great, great material.

So if you read Prague, and don't like it, please say so here in copious detail.Back to top
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EvenOdds
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Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2003 7:13 pm__ _Post subject:
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The FB Book needs to stay here.

Otherwise, those of us with less than G breasts will have nothing to talk about.Back to top
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Mister_Ruysbroeck
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Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2003 7:37 pm__ _Post subject:
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EvenOdds, why is your avatar the bride of frankenstein? is that how you picture yourself?
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MangoLassi
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Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2003 7:40 pm__ _Post subject: Books
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Tyrone_Slothrop wrote:

So if you read Prague, and don't like it, please say so here in copious detail.

I know 0 re him, but I recommend "I Know This Much Is True" by Wally Lamb.Back to top
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ironweed
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Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2003 8:07 pm__ _Post subject:
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"I Know This Much Is True"

I'm reading that now, and it's very entertaining, especially if you're fascinated by the symptoms of paranoid schizophrenia, like me. But goddammit that Oprah Book Club seal on the front makes me cringe and hide the cover when I'm on the subway.Back to top
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Mister_Ruysbroeck
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Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2003 8:11 pm__ _Post subject:
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Oh fuck, look what the cat dragged in.

Welcome, weedy.
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MangoLassi
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Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2003 8:14 pm__ _Post subject: Book Club
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ironweed wrote:
"I Know This Much Is True"

I'm reading that now, and it's very entertaining, especially if you're fascinated by the symptoms of paranoid schizophrenia, like me. But goddammit that Oprah Book Club seal on the front makes me cringe and hide the cover when I'm on the subway.

I know what you mean. I had to overcome my own snobbishness when I read it. But I'm glad I did. Even now, months after I finished it, I find myself mulling it over.

Dammit, I said it before & I'll say it again. What's the point of literature if it doesn't appeal to people? Fuck Ezra Pound and T.S. Eliot for preaching otherwise. Oprah is (was?) doing the world a favor -- anything that gets the rabble (sorry!) reading, at all, is to be cheered wildly.Back to top
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Replaced_Texan
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Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2003 8:23 pm__ _Post subject:
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Tyrone_Slothrop wrote:
Do you know if Jennifer Egan is any relationship to Tim Egan, who covers the West for the New York Times?

...

So if you read Prague, and don't like it, please say so here in copious detail.

According to the book jacket, Jennifer Egan lives in New York, with son and husband. Doesn't mean she's not married to him, but I'd think that'd be a tough marriage.

I'll be happy to give a poor review in detail if the book so warrants. I'll try to keep praise to a minimum.Back to top
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ironweed
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That's what you get when you start a public forum. All kinds of undesirables start drifting in the door to see what all the fuss is about.Back to top
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Leagleaze
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Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2003 9:03 pm__ _Post subject:
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ironweed wrote:
That's what you get when you start a public forum. All kinds of undesirables start drifting in the door to see what all the fuss is about.

Oh Lord. Don't tell me I have to make ANOTHER site.

Jesus Fucking Christ.Back to top
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lookingformarket
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Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2003 9:12 pm__ _Post subject:
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Leagleaze wrote:
ironweed wrote:
That's what you get when you start a public forum. All kinds of undesirables start drifting in the door to see what all the fuss is about.

Oh Lord. Don't tell me I have to make ANOTHER site.

Jesus Fucking Christ.
Yep, a new site would be great. Except make it exactly like this one because you and your peeps did an awesome job.

L(I just like using the word peeps)FMBack to top
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SlaveNoMore
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Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2003 9:38 pm__ _Post subject: Re: AHWOSG
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str8_outa_covina wrote:
AHWOSG is a drug. First you'll love it, then your feelings get more complicated. Once you've finished, read it again in 6 months and see if you agree.

str8

Eggars notwithstanding, can you fix your fucking avatar? It's annoying me.

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Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2003 10:32 pm__ _Post subject: AI: Motown review!!!
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Quick AI review (posted now b/c I have reaon to believe my efforts tomorrow may be concentrated on me restraining myself from bitch-slapping my assjack client, which may detract from my attention to the boards. That, and I would probably forget my reaction by tomorrow anyway.)

Julia: I didn't think she looked that great, and I failed to see any emotion in her performance. I also didn't think her singing was that good. I didn't get why the judges were so impressed.
Vanessa: eh... never really liked her, don't care now.
Carmen: Sucked. As expected. I would be surprised if anyone but her got voted out this round.
Kim L.: Ok... I was surprised that her motown sound was so lacking.I also thought that the red wrap-around top with those long floaty pieces made her look *really* hippy (and I don't mean that in the PLF lithe spinning hippie chick way)
Corey: Still Yuck. I don't get what anyone sees in him.
Charles: I didn't care for the white hat. I also found his boppy and distrubing movement. He sounded ok though, I guess.
Kimberly C.: She was ok. I don't think she has ever been as good as when she did "Superstition"
Trenyce: This is the first time I was impressed with her. Still don't care for the clothes... for the smae reason I dodn't care for Julia's clothes. Mainly because they looked trashy.
Reuben: Very good. But sometimes I think his facial expressions don't really fit with the song he's singing.
Rickey: Seems like the nicest guy. Good voice, but a little too goofy to have a shot at winning.
Josh: Still got that country sound. Thought Simon was right to tell him to lose a couple pounds... but I am still wondering why he's never mentioned it to Kim L. I am not wild about him, and don't want him to win, but he apparently has a decent fan base.
And my personal fave: CLAY!!!!!!! (What?!?! No kissy-face or hearty emoticon?!?! If there were one I would insert it here. I feel lost. I prefer to express sentiment with stupid smilies than with words....) I was concernend as to how well he would sing motown and was quite pleasantly surprised. He really did a great job, but I think the hair has taken a step back. I *hate* Ryan Seacrest and the hair resemblance was truly disturbing.

All in all most of the performances were ok. I was impressed that they did so well. If I had to sing that genre, I would have immeasurably sucked myself.Back to top
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Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2003 10:39 pm__ _Post subject:
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LFM: "I just like using the word peeps"

Speaking of which, when is Easter? My mother stills sends me a box of Peeps every Easter, and I'm getting a hankerin' for shaped sugar, frosted with yellow sugar.

K(Of course, if I lived in the midwest, I'd instead have a hankerin' for a hunka'; A nice big yellow chunka'; A hankerin' for a hunka' cheese)EBack to top
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EvenOdds
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Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2003 10:58 pm__ _Post subject: Re: AI: Motown review!!!
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Excellent review, SEC_Chick.

Favorite performances of the night: Trenyce and Ruben -- big voices, excellent performances. Plus, Trenyce stopped dressing like a ho!

Least favorite: Corey and Carmen. Ewwwwwwwwwwww.

Biggest Disappointment: Kim L. She was just blah, and I would have expected better.

Everyone else was better than I expected, though I still don't feel the Clay geek-love (or white sneakers). I liked Charles and Rickey more than I should.

Going home tomorrow: Corey, Carmen or Kim L.Back to top
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Mister_Ruysbroeck
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Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2003 11:23 pm__ _Post subject:
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Having Kafka post here reminds me of something: you will all be pleased to know that html code is disabled, so kafka won't be able to delete your hard drive.

Is this a good thing or a bad thing, kafka?
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str8_outa_covina
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Posted: Wed Mar 12, 2003 12:27 am__ _Post subject: My Avatar is so fat . . .
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I think my avatar is working fine. Are you referring to technical difficulties or the fact that I've got an east coast hip hop star up there?

After 7 contestants on AI (I'm watching it on TiVo), I'd say that Charles Grigsby is in big fuckin trouble.

More despues.

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Edited: The system keeps deleting the link to my avatar on my profile. Anyone know why? This is the third time today I've gone into my profile and the "avatar-link" box has been blank, and I've had to re-paste the URL. Help.

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You're linking to a Geocities site. For some technical reason which I cannot explain, geocities blocks such links. Try to find that Jiggaman photo elsewhere, or, alternately, copy and save it to your own host account with one of the links listed in weblinks above.

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coup_d'skek
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Posted: Wed Mar 12, 2003 12:35 am__ _Post subject: Worldwide: erfect female hip to waist ratio
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MangoLassi wrote:
He is a god

He's also at least partway right. Round the world men of varied races and ages prefer women with a waist to hip ratio of 70%.

Given the worldwide popularity of Babewatch, smart money says there's also an ideal chest to waist ratio.
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coup_d'skek
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ThurgreedMarshall wrote:
Thurgreed(now you're going to get paigow all bent out of shape)

No, you're going to get Paigs bent out of shape. She wants hot jungle sex with a multo-type, not a fattie.Back to top
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Replaced_Texan
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Posted: Wed Mar 12, 2003 12:38 am__ _Post subject:
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Emoticons that have been requested:

SEC Chick

kissey face or heart:

or and one of my personal favorites

Sebastian Dangerfield:

"What the fuck?"
The basic or or or or

"I'm really quite hungover".

or or probably would work for that.

"I'm horny"

or would probably work. I have access to another one but you're just going to have to click the link because I'm not sure if it breaks the obscene image rule. http://216.40.249.192/s/contrib/geno/wanker.gif

Assorted emoticons for the politics board.

or or

A Kafka emoticon:

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coup_d'skek
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Posted: Wed Mar 12, 2003 12:40 am__ _Post subject: Re: Various and sundry
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Replaced_Texan wrote:
DD is bad enough.

Penske_Account wrote:
Bite your tongue! I have a freshly swollen set of those at home that didn't come cheaply!

Jerking off in silver age comics *is* an expensive habit.
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coup_d'skek
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Posted: Wed Mar 12, 2003 12:43 am__ _Post subject: Re: Book Club
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MangoLassi wrote:
What's the point of literature if it doesn't appeal to people? Fuck Ezra Pound

He's all bark. Read his ABC's of Reading. If he didn't care about the masses, he wouldn't've written it for them. Or his translation of Confucious.Back to top
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MangoLassi
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Posted: Wed Mar 12, 2003 12:53 am__ _Post subject: Re: Worldwide: erfect female hip to waist ratio
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coupdskek wrote:
MangoLassi wrote:
He is a god

He's also . . . [referring to wrong "he"]

I'm talking of Adonis, you of Thurgreed.Back to top
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MangoLassi
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Posted: Wed Mar 12, 2003 12:54 am__ _Post subject: Re: Book Club
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coupdskek wrote:
MangoLassi wrote:
What's the point of literature if it doesn't appeal to people? Fuck Ezra Pound

He's all bark. Read his ABC's of Reading. If he didn't care about the masses, he wouldn't've written it for them. Or his translation of Confucious.

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MangoLassi
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Posted: Wed Mar 12, 2003 12:56 am__ _Post subject: Re: Book Club
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MangoLassi wrote:
coupdskek wrote:
MangoLassi wrote:
What's the point of literature if it doesn't appeal to people? Fuck Ezra Pound

He's all bark. Read his ABC's of Reading. If he didn't care about the masses, he wouldn't've written it for them. Or his translation of Confucious.

The man wrote poems in hieroglyphics, for Adonis's sake!

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coup_d'skek
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Posted: Wed Mar 12, 2003 12:56 am__ _Post subject: Re: Worldwide: erfect female hip to waist ratio
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MangoLassi wrote:
I'm talking of Adonis, you of Thurgreed.

Careful with the ambiguous prozeugma. Someone might accuse me of being one of black Francis' fanboys.Back to top
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EvenOdds
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Posted: Wed Mar 12, 2003 1:07 am__ _Post subject: RT's New Emoticons
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Wow, that's quite a list.

But how do we use them?

Here's a shock, your personal favorite is my personal favorite.

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MangoLassi
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Posted: Wed Mar 12, 2003 1:26 am__ _Post subject: Re: Worldwide: erfect female hip to waist ratio
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Quote:

Originally Posted by coupdskek

MangoLassi wrote:
I'm talking of Adonis, you of Thurgreed.

Careful with the ambiguous prozeugma. Someone might accuse me of being one of black Francis' fanboys.

Not so. We're discussing sex and fashion, you pop stars.Back to top
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str8_outa_covina
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Posted: Wed Mar 12, 2003 1:35 am__ _Post subject: Birmingham Idol - Motown Review
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It wasn't the greatest episode ever of American Idol, but it was aiight, it was aiight.

That said, evenodds, I think you're insane to think that Corey was one of the worst? For the first time, I could see him winning. I think he'll get to the top 5, certainly.

Here's the str8 diary.

8:03: Oh my god, it's a 2-hour show? I think I need some carb-free beer. What do you mean there's no such thing? On the other hand, Seacrest just made a joke at his own expense (I'm blushing, but with all this tanning cream how can you tell). Now I've seen it all.

8:10: Kimberly Locke apparently spends her days helping baby kittens across the street. I have a feeling the other 11 do too . . .

8:12: She can really sing. Why isn't she? Stop twitching! B+

8:14: I'm willing to bet Penske's salary that Lamont doesn't say one mean thing all night.

8:19: I wonder how much footage they had to shoot in order to capture Josh saying 3 grammatically correct sentences? He and his wife must take turns with the brain.

8:21: Eye candy, ear candy. JG still looks like the odds-on.
8:25: Push-ups? We have a winner!!!

8:27: Animal control? We have some roadkill. The address is Charles' upper lip. Thanks very much. Hey, Charles works for that retarded kid who used to do PSAs with Wayne Gretzky.

8:28: Charles looks like he'd rather be anywhere else. That's how I feel. Why Paula likes him, I have no idea. Anyone else noticce that all the judges look at the performer except Simon, who watches them on the TV monitor? Simon's my caucasian.

8:29: I just lost Penske's salary - Lamont said that Charles struggled through the song. Crap. Guess I'm gonna have to buy my house somewhere south of the 10 FWY. Oh well, I hear Ladera Heights is nice.

8:35: Who's worse: Hockey dads or stage moms? Poor Kimberly. "The years I gave up singing were the unhappiest years of my life. Honest mom. I'm doing it cause I love it! It has nothing to do with your unrealized dreams."

8:38: Moving to Branson sure paid off, cause this girl is a pro. Want to touch the midriff.

8:48: Ricky's sister: "Ricky's just a cool guy all around." Ricky's sister just wins the "I need to get out more" award.

8:56: Ryan Seacrest makes a Britney/Fred Durst joke that made no sense.

8:56: Julia DeMato should burn all childhood pictures of herself, and this show, and every copy made of this show whatever the medium. She is Connecticut trash. I think she used to hang out at Toad's on Saturday night.

8:59: There's a song by the Monks called "Nice legs, shame about her face." Now I know who they wrote that about. And I thinks she's wearing a spider web on her neck. The str8 cat just climbed up on my lap, so Ima stop typing for awhile.

9:07: Ok we're back. Here's hoping Jagermeister doesn't have a lot of carbs. Clay let the kids at the Y duct-tape him to the wall? I have a feeling that happened to him a bunch in junior high. He looks less gay on TV than he does in person, NTT . . . He also has an enormous head. What's the ideal head/body ratio? Whatever it is, Clay is tied with Renee Zellwegger for the all time lead.

9:17: Vanessa getting comments, and Simon has hit it dead on. She's got a great voice, and she's got zero chance to win this competition. Anyone else think that she might be a virgin?

9:22: Another dead relative. I hear (and)Violins.

9:25: Since when can Corey sing like this? Calling the bookie now . . . All these fuckers can sing; the real disparity is in performance ability. Kim C. and Corey have it. Charles and Julia don't. This might be Clay's downfall too. If he'd get a nose job, he'd really have a chance.

9:35: Please let Carmen be one of those lapsed mormons. They're the funnest. Want to touch the midriff. You can't hurry love, Carmen, but you can hurry over to sit on my jammy. But I wonder, if they just wanted eye candy, why didn't they take the girl from OC?

9:41: So remind me, which Pointer Sister is Trynycye? I think she's the one in yellow. I'm obsessed with her arms. Bring her out!

9:44: Must watch the arms in slo-mo. Don't know whether to be attracted or afraid.

9:48: At some point, Ruben's going to wear a classy suit, and it's going to be GAME ON.

9:53: Ruben delivers the line of the night about the little bitty chairs. RUBEN RUBEN RUBEN!!!

After all that's been said and done (there's just a part of me that can't let go), it says here that Charles Grigsby goes home first tomorrow. Others who shouldn't sleep real well tonight are Julia and Kimberly Locke. Josh and Ruben are still my final 2, with Corey and Kimberly Caldwell coming on strong.

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coup_d'skek
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Posted: Wed Mar 12, 2003 6:48 am__ _Post subject: Re: Worldwide: erfect female hip to waist ratio
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Careful with the ambiguous prozeugma. Someone might accuse me of being one of black Francis' fanboys.

MangoLassi wrote:
Not so. We're discussing sex and fashion, you pop stars.

We're discussing all three really, Thurgreed's nickname being francis, his color being black, his status as an FB star unquestioned, and you saying I'm his. His gunsel?Back to top
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paigowprincess
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Posted: Wed Mar 12, 2003 7:53 am__ _Post subject: AI
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Saw this from Julie D'Amato on (though I missed part of Gay, I mean Clay, Aikens and his reviews). She still sucks. I hate the way she looks at the camera. I cant tell if she is twenty or forty and she reminds me of the Lovely and Talented X from Carnival Cruise Lines. She definitely has a career doing that. Please let her go.

Now, I like tha Ruben. He has a Shaq meets Rerun from Whats Happenin thing going on. I fear that he will be dead by forty if he doesnt slim down (like the linebackers from "Real Sports"). Fat is not cute, cuddly and huggable, it is just dangerous. And I hope he doesnt win based in part on that bc it wont encourage him to lose the weight (hello Chris Farley). But I love him and Trenyce (who could use a last name) the best.Back to top
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Posted: Wed Mar 12, 2003 8:53 am__ _Post subject: New Beastie Boys
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Apparently, the Beastie Boys took a break from their recordsing sessions for their new record to make an anti-war song. They lyrics are a bit simplistic, but they're also pretty funny. Lyrics and mp3 can be foundhere .

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Posted: Wed Mar 12, 2003 9:10 am__ _Post subject: Re: My Avatar is so fat . . .
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Edited: The system keeps deleting the link to my avatar on my profile. Anyone know why? This is the third time today I've gone into my profile and the "avatar-link" box has been blank, and I've had to re-paste the URL. Help.

Once the avatar is uploaded, the link no longer shows up in the box. Rather, the avatar you are linking to itself will show up as your "Current Avatar."
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spookyfish
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Posted: Wed Mar 12, 2003 9:12 am__ _Post subject: Re: Picture day, anyone?
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If you think a picture of me in that state exists, you are sorely mistaken, sir. (Do you think I'd let anyone near me with a camera with hooters of that magnitude?)

Well, with G cups, it's probably difficult for anyone to get near you with a camera, whether you wanted them to or not.

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Mister_Ruysbroeck
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Posted: Wed Mar 12, 2003 9:19 am__ _Post subject:
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Replaced_Texan wrote:
Sebastian Dangerfield:

"What the fuck?"
The basic or or or or

Or even.....

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dtb
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Posted: Wed Mar 12, 2003 9:30 am__ _Post subject: Re: Book Club
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MangoLassi wrote:
ironweed wrote:
"I Know This Much Is True"

I'm reading that now, and it's very entertaining, especially if you're fascinated by the symptoms of paranoid schizophrenia, like me. But goddammit that Oprah Book Club seal on the front makes me cringe and hide the cover when I'm on the subway.

I know what you mean. I had to overcome my own snobbishness when I read it. But I'm glad I did. Even now, months after I finished it, I find myself mulling it over.

Word.

I read that book about 5 years ago (geez, is that possible?). I know I was either pregnant, or had just had my first baby, so it had to be about 5 years ago, wow...

Anyway, the point is, I still think about that book -- and his first one "She's Come Undone".

Whichever of you said the Oprah bookclub business was a good thing, I agree. Her selections tended toward the depressing (to put it mildly), but everything I read that had her sticker on it I liked. I'm thinking of one right now that I think was called "Gap Creek" -- very memorable.Back to top
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barely_legal
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Posted: Wed Mar 12, 2003 9:56 am__ _Post subject: book club AND AI (multi-tasking)
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I read I Know This Much is True right after the bar exam. I loved it, but I would never recommend it to someone who is even mildly depressed because it's the most depressing thing I've ever read. His book "She's Come Undone" is also amazing, but similary dreary. I've been reading a lot of Kathy Reichs' novels lately and I like her so much better than Patricia Cornwell, I've decided.

ok, on to AI. I still LOVE Clay. I don't care if he's gay and belongs on Broadway, I can't stop smiling when he's performing, and he's the only performer I can say that about. I'd duct tape him to my bedroom wall any day.

I was shocked at how much Kim L. sucked. I guess "Over the Rainbow" really is the only song she can see. I guess if I practiced the same song for 12 years I could use that one song to get on AI too. She deserves to be eliminated based solely on that performance, but she won't be.

I'm not on the Corey love train, but he didn't suck. Charles is kind of endearing -- I can understand why a lot of teenage girls and grandmothers might vote for him. Julia sucks and I'd be ok with her leaving tonight. Carmen also sucked, and Simon was so full of shit when he said that performance justified his choice.

I don't like Kim C. but the girl can perform and is Barbie-pretty. I thought Vanessa was great, actually (but remember I'm tone deaf) and I seriously doubt she's a virgin. If anyone's a virgin on that show it's the Mormon girl. Mormons scare me.

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greatwhitenorthchick
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Posted: Wed Mar 12, 2003 10:00 am__ _Post subject: Books
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I am reading Tao Te Ching. It's part of my effort to become a better person. It's total utter fucking torture. I just don't get it.
On a lighter note, I just finished "Basket Case" by Carl Hiassen. Not too bad. If anyone has read it, that song at the end - did Warren Zevon release it as a song? I like Warren Zevon.Back to top
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spookyfish
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Posted: Wed Mar 12, 2003 10:46 am__ _Post subject: Re: Books
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greatwhitenorthchick wrote:

On a lighter note, I just finished "Basket Case" by Carl Hiassen. Not too bad. If anyone has read it, that song at the end - did Warren Zevon release it as a song? I like Warren Zevon.

And on a heavier note, I like Warren Zevon too, but last I heard, he was very ill (like George Harrison ill). Has anybody heard any news about him lately?

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Posted: Wed Mar 12, 2003 10:54 am__ _Post subject: Always Wear a Bike Helmet!
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I am posting this here because I know several cyclists read the FB:

Kazakh rider Andrei Kivilev died at a hospital in Le Puy-En-Velay, France, Wednesday from head injuries sustained in a crash in the second stage of Paris-Nice on Tuesday, his Cofidis team said.

Kivilev's team doctor, who treated the 29-year-old rider at the scene of Tuesday's crash, was among those calling for the wearing of helmets to become law - as it currently is in Belgium.

The death of Kivilev means that the peloton will, following a moment of silence at the start of the third stage, not engage in any real racing as a mark of respect for the soft-spoken Kazakh, whose talent shone through when he came fourth in the 2001 Tour de France.

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pursejunkie
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Posted: Wed Mar 12, 2003 11:07 am__ _Post subject: Thurgreed's breast-to-hip/waist ratios; the Family
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Thurgreed, believe it or not, I was addressing _women's_ perspective on their own racks, given that several female posters were going back-and-forth complaining, not what makes you ogle 'em or not. Whether you disagree with how women actually regard themselves was irrelevant to my peaceable call for posters to quit bemoaning the state of their bosoms, which I'm sure are all smashing anyway.

And is anyone else watching The Family?

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baltassoc
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Posted: Wed Mar 12, 2003 11:08 am__ _Post subject: AI
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Three observations:

Charles is gone.

Ruben is going to win.

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Posted: Wed Mar 12, 2003 11:09 am__ _Post subject: Re: Birmingham Idol - Motown Review
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str8_outa_covina wrote:
That said, evenodds, I think you're insane to think that Corey was one of the worst? For the first time, I could see him winning. I think he'll get to the top 5, certainly.

Jigga-wha?

Jigga-who?

Just because he has the voice of a castrati does't alleviate his responsibility to hit the notes in his song.

I can't stand his "singing."

Ultimately, what I want to hear on AI is something that you could conceivably put on a radio. That eliminates Clay and his gayer than cheese broadway-lounge act. Though the girls love him, it's the geek-love thing and like any crush it will pass. Kim Locke doesn't have a strong enough voice to overcome her look (i.e., she's no Martha Wash) and her perfomance isn't that interesting. Last night was bad. She might be able to pull off another good performance but for now she seems rather one dimensional.

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MangoLassi
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Posted: Wed Mar 12, 2003 11:15 am__ _Post subject: Re: Always Wear a Bike Helmet!
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EvenOdds wrote:

Kazakh rider Andrei Kivilev died at a hospital in Le Puy-En-Velay, France, Wednesday from head injuries sustained in a crash in the second stage of Paris-Nice on Tuesday, his Cofidis team said.

God, that's horrible. I've always thought helmets should be mandatory in professional cycling. It's crazy not to require them in a sport where speeds reach 55+ mph on the descents. Racers in all other sports wear them (e.g., downhill skiing), so why not in cycling? Fashion, that's why. It's considered uncool. Well, it's even more uncool to be dead or brain-injured.Back to top
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SlaveNoMore
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Posted: Wed Mar 12, 2003 11:39 am__ _Post subject: "You said you didn't give a fuck about hockey...
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I never heard someone say that before..."

- from "Fireworks" by the Tragically Hip

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Getting to hockey, with the additions of 70's greats Housley and Gilmour and Nolan, did the Leafs just get older than the Red Wings and Rangers.

Speaking of the Rangers, how can a team with the likes of Bure, Kovalev, Lindros, Nedved, Holik, Leetch, Poti and now Anson Carter NOT be able to win games. It doesn't make sense. Except that maybe there isn't a strong scoring Winger among them.

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greatwhitenorthchick
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Posted: Wed Mar 12, 2003 11:48 am__ _Post subject: I don't give a fuck about hockey
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I am waiting for them to announce that Wendel has come out of retirement, along with Rick Vaive and Bill Derlago. If this was 1990, we'd have a kick-ass team.

I think the Rangers have some serious firepower - if they do ever gel, some of their lines are like Dream Team lines (again, circa 1990 or so).

Yesterday was the most exciting trade day I think I've ever seen for hockey. It must have been so fun to be a GM yesterday.

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Connect_the_Dots
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Posted: Wed Mar 12, 2003 11:49 am__ _Post subject: Re: Books
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greatwhitenorthchick wrote:
I am reading Tao Te Ching. It's part of my effort to become a better person. It's total utter fucking torture. I just don't get it.

I have read it several versions of it. It is great. If you "don't get it", you probably have a bad translation--of which there are many. You should've started out by reading "Chuang Tzu", but if you have any questions about TTChing, you can email me or post it here.

Also, you might try "the Tao of Pooh", a book about a Taoist explaining its tenets to Winnie the Pooh. It is the closest thing to Taoism for Dummies.

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baltassoc
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Posted: Wed Mar 12, 2003 11:54 am__ _Post subject: Re: Books
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spookyfish wrote:

And on a heavier note, I like Warren Zevon too, but last I heard, he was very ill (like George Harrison ill). Has anybody heard any news about him lately?

He's still around, and is recording a new album. You may be interested in the following:

http://www.nytimes.com/2003/01/26/magazine/26ZEVON.html
(spree: NY Times article - may require free registration, but otherwise harmless).
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greatwhitenorthchick
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Posted: Wed Mar 12, 2003 11:56 am__ _Post subject:
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I read Tao of Pooh many years ago and quite liked it - that's why I thought I'd like the real thing- but I seem to have a horrible translation. It doesn't make sense. Could you please direct me to a good translation?Back to top
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Tyrone_Slothrop
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Posted: Wed Mar 12, 2003 11:58 am__ _Post subject: Re: Worldwide: erfect female hip to waist ratio
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coupdskek wrote:
coupdskek wrote:
Careful with the ambiguous prozeugma. Someone might accuse me of being one of black Francis' fanboys.

MangoLassi wrote:
Not so. We're discussing sex and fashion, you pop stars.

We're discussing all three really, Thurgreed's nickname being francis, his color being black, his status as an FB star unquestioned, and you saying I'm his. His gunsel?

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paigowprincess
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Posted: Wed Mar 12, 2003 12:04 pm__ _Post subject: Re: Birmingham Idol - Motown Review
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EvenOdds wrote:
str8_outa_covina wrote:
That said, evenodds, I think you're insane to think that Corey was one of the worst? For the first time, I could see him winning. I think he'll get to the top 5, certainly.

Jigga-wha?

Jigga-who?

Just because he has the voice of a castrati does't alleviate his responsibility to hit the notes in his song.

I can't stand his "singing."

Ultimately, what I want to hear on AI is something that you could conceivably put on a radio. That eliminates Clay and his gayer than cheese broadway-lounge act. Though the girls love him, it's the geek-love thing and like any crush it will pass. Kim Locke doesn't have a strong enough voice to overcome her look (i.e., she's no Martha Wash) and her perfomance isn't that interesting. Last night was bad. She might be able to pull off another good performance but for now she seems rather one dimensional.

Of all the people performing last night, I think Kim Caldwell, Charles, Trenyce, Ruben, and maybe Josh could make money in the music business.

I gotta agree that Ruben will win. He has "star quality". He has that thing that Shaq has- that winning smile, that outsized body and personality, plus serious talent to go. He sang his song so differently and made it his. I thought that nobody touched him and Trenyce (but again I didnt see it all). I think Kim Caldwell has a nice voice in a Melissa Etheridge throaty ikinda way and it could be a winning voice. But she is not Britney hot and she doesnt have the overall star quality that Ruben does. Trenyce reminds me of a nubjian princess with a fabulous voice and great smile and presence, but giiven that not everyone loves her here, I cant think she has a chance. Clay and Julie have a great future on cruise ships and I have no idea who anyone else is. Ruben wins. Was he the lead in the odds making ?Back to top
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Posted: Wed Mar 12, 2003 12:07 pm__ _Post subject: Re: AI: Motown review!!!
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SEC_Chick wrote:
Quick AI review

Trenyce: This is the first time I was impressed with her. Still don't care for the clothes... for the smae reason I dodn't care for Julia's clothes. Mainly because they looked trashy.

She was fantastic. She had her own style while paying tribute to the Motown style at the same time. I thought this was the best performance I've ever seen on AI (although I haven't seen that many).

SEC_Chick wrote:
Reuben: Very good. But sometimes I think his facial expressions don't really fit with the song he's singing.

He was very, very good. His voice is just smooth and he doesn't overdo the inflections and the running up and down the scale that so many dumb ass R&B artists do nowadays. He is talented and should land a record deal somewhere.

SEC_Chick wrote:
Josh: Still got that country sound. Thought Simon was right to tell him to lose a couple pounds... but I am still wondering why he's never mentioned it to Kim L. I am not wild about him, and don't want him to win, but he apparently has a decent fan base.

At first I didn't get it with this guy. He is a marine and he's that fat? Who cares how many push ups you can do? You don't look good. And why is it that people can't look past national pride and vote him off because he sucks? He's cheesy and the twang he artificially adds to words that shouldn't be twunged makes any song he sings sound bad. Motown with a twang? Uh, no. Too bad he'll stick around all the way to the final three.

SEC_Chick wrote:
And my personal fave: CLAY!!!!!!! (What?!?! No kissy-face or hearty emoticon?!?! If there were one I would insert it here. I feel lost. I prefer to express sentiment with stupid smilies than with words....) I was concernend as to how well he would sing motown and was quite pleasantly surprised. He really did a great job, but I think the hair has taken a step back.

Is this the pretty boy with the new braids whose bio piece had something to do with some cop? I couldn't watch the bio and I ended up missing most of his performance (saw part of it at the end when they recapped). He sounded flat to me. I think he only made it this far because he looks like the american idol should.

SEC_Chick wrote:
All in all most of the performances were ok. I was impressed that they did so well. If I had to sing that genre, I would have immeasurably sucked myself.

I thought that other than Trenyce and Reuben, the performances were highly forgettable. Motown songs are great and there has to be one right for you out there. Are they allowed to pick their own songs for this part of the competition?

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Connect_the_Dots
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Posted: Wed Mar 12, 2003 12:08 pm__ _Post subject:
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greatwhitenorthchick wrote:
Could you please direct me to a good translation?

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Not_Bob
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Posted: Wed Mar 12, 2003 12:13 pm__ _Post subject: What's a poor Canadian farm boy to do?
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greatwhitenorthchick wrote:
I am waiting for them to announce that Wendel has come out of retirement, along with Rick Vaive and Bill Derlago. If this was 1990, we'd have a kick-ass team.

Now, now, now -- Nolan isn't that old. Housley is (how did the Rangers not get him?), but Owen -- assuming his back isn't too bad -- will wreck some serious havoc in the playoffs. What a great pick-up. I hereby pick the Leafs to win the East. (Of course, I did that last year, and look how that worked out.)

greatwhitenorthchick wrote:
I think the Rangers have some serious firepower - if they do ever gel, some of their lines are like Dream Team lines (again, circa 1990 or so) .

Please PLEASE please let them catch the Isles or the Bruins. If they squeeze in as the 8th seed, Ottowa is toast. Get me one of them Anson Carter blue sweaters!

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SEC_Chick
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Posted: Wed Mar 12, 2003 12:28 pm__ _Post subject: Re: AI: Motown review!!!
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ThurgreedMarshall wrote:
Is this the pretty boy with the new braids whose bio piece had something to do with some cop? I couldn't watch the bio and I ended up missing most of his performance (saw part of it at the end when they recapped). He sounded flat to me. I think he only made it this far because he looks like the american idol should.

No, no no. That's Corey. Clay is the gay looking elf with big ears that bl and I are going to have to fight over.

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ThurgreedMarshall
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Posted: Wed Mar 12, 2003 12:30 pm__ _Post subject: Alert
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dtb wrote:
I'm thinking of one right now that I think was called "Gap Creek" -- very memorable.

Why do people do this? It's almost as bad as "lol" and "rotflmao."

Some words can't be modified. Some words shouldn't have adverbs. It happens all the damn time and it's driving me crazy.

Either the book was memorable or it wasn't. It can't be very memorable.

Other examples:

very perfect
very extreme
etc.

Don't pick a word that is absolute and then modify it. It sounds very horrible, don't you think?

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Posted: Wed Mar 12, 2003 12:36 pm__ _Post subject: Re: Alert
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ThurgreedMarshall wrote:
dtb wrote:
I'm thinking of one right now that I think was called "Gap Creek" -- very memorable.

Why do people do this? It's almost as bad as "lol" and "rotflmao."

Some words can't be modified. Some words shouldn't have adverbs. It happens all the damn time and it's driving me crazy. TM (rule number 4081)

That rule follows "record company people are shady"?

Who wrote this crazy rule book?

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Mister_Ruysbroeck
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Posted: Wed Mar 12, 2003 12:37 pm__ _Post subject: Re: Alert
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ThurgreedMarshall wrote:
dtb wrote:
I'm thinking of one right now that I think was called "Gap Creek" -- very memorable.

Why do people do this? It's almost as bad as "lol" and "rotflmao."

Some words can't be modified. Some words shouldn't have adverbs. It happens all the damn time and it's driving me crazy.

Either the book was memorable or it wasn't. It can't be very memorable.

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Tyrone_Slothrop
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Connect_the_Dots wrote:
greatwhitenorthchick wrote:
Could you please direct me to a good translation?

Check your fakemail in about 20 minutes.

You can also send private messages on this site by using the "pm" button at the bottom of a post, or by going to your inbox and composing one (link is at the top of the screen -- "You have no new messages"). Unless you change your preferences (?), you will get a pop-up window when someone sends you a PM, so you don't need to keep checking.Back to top
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Posted: Wed Mar 12, 2003 12:39 pm__ _Post subject: Re: Thurgreed's breast-to-hip/waist ratios; the Family
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Thurgreed, believe it or not, I was addressing _women's_ perspective on their own racks, given that several female posters were going back-and-forth complaining, not what makes you ogle 'em or not. Whether you disagree with how women actually regard themselves was irrelevant to my peaceable call for posters to quit bemoaning the state of their bosoms

You seem to think I look at you (in particular) and your posts in a manner other than as giving me the opportunity to drop irrational, subjective rules and opinions from the sky on your little head. You are wrong.

Besides, any mention of breasts opens the door to the full spectrum of breasticle posts, of which The Ratio will always be included.

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Mister_Ruysbroeck wrote:
Who knew TM was short for Timmy?

Who knew MR was short for rimjob?

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MangoLassi
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Moderator: A Modest Proposal.

Could there be a separate forum for lawyer TV fans?

Modestly,

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ltlfb
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Mangola,

Is your avatar a picture of frankenstein's bride? The hair seems too short.Back to top
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MangoLassi
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Posted: Wed Mar 12, 2003 1:01 pm__ _Post subject: It's Maria Callas
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Mangola,

Is your avatar a picture of frankenstein's bride? The hair seems too short.

Yes, I chose an even bigger diva than Mrs. F.

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str8_outa_covina
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I am waiting for them to announce that Wendel has come out of retirement, along with Rick Vaive and Bill Derlago. If this was 1990, we'd have a kick-ass team.

Can Rocky Saginuck or John Anderson come back too? With Alan Bester and Kenny Wregget in goal? Maybe Borje can man the point.

Ok enough memories.
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paigowprincess
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MangoLassi wrote:
Moderator: A Modest Proposal.

Could there be a separate forum for lawyer TV fans?

Modestly,

MangoL., fan of Six Feet Under, Sopranos, Will & Grace, West Wing, Joe Millionaire & Survivor

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MangoLassi
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Oh, and sports fans:

You might want to use the Tailgate forum, which was created especially for you.

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barely_legal
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MangoLassi wrote:
Moderator: A Modest Proposal.

Could there be a separate forum for lawyer TV fans?

No. And I'm not even a moderator. So there.

Anyway, I forgot to mention my favorite moment on AI. When Simon critiqued Julia's performance and told her "but I wouldn't take any bows if I were you" and she thought he was dissing her performance and said "your opinion doesn't matter" when he was really just commenting on the shortness of her skirt. She is so stupid, it was truly beautiful. Not as beautiful as Melissa's "mercenary" comment on JM, but still a classic.Back to top
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robustpuppy
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Posted: Wed Mar 12, 2003 1:13 pm__ _Post subject: Re: Thurgreed's breast-to-hip/waist ratios; the Family
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ThurgreedMarshall wrote:

Besides, any mention of breasts opens the door to the full spectrum of breasticle posts, of which The Ratio will always be included.

T[i]M[my]

1. Don't you mean "in which" ?

2. Is a spectrum by definition full, notwithstanding the frequent use of modifiers before it?

3. Can't something be more memorable then something else, in that the memories of it are fuller, more vivid, more detailed?

For example, if I were to rank FB posts along the full spectrum of memorableness, TM's polemics on breasts, particularly the posts about the jiggliness factor ("compare an 18 year old's breasts to a 35 year old's") are more memorable than the "craziest thing you ever did while drunk" or wedding invitation RSVP-card-or-no posts, but less memorable than multo's t-f post.

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Replaced_Texan
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I've never been a big fan of pigeonholing into different topics or threads, because I think it tends to interrupt the free flow of conversation. I think it's not a big deal to scroll past something thats not of interest, especially on a page with twenty different posts.

This board has historically been a pop cultural catchall board, which sometimes includes books, TV, movies, fashion, technology, sports, pets, kids, workplace frustrations, sex, recreation, cooking, travel etc. While certainly there have been other fora that have been more appropriate for discussion about some of these things, I can't remember any subject being kicked out of the fashion board in the past, even if there was another board that was more appropriate for the discussion.

That said, I am a go with the flow kind of person, so if the overwhelming support is for separate threads for books / movies / TV / music / etc, I'd go with that.Back to top
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Posted: Wed Mar 12, 2003 1:14 pm__ _Post subject: No
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MangoLassi wrote:
Oh, and sports fans:

You might want to use the Tailgate forum, which was created especially for you.

Paigow is right. No separate boards for sports and TV and whatever. This is the FB. As long as you're not posting politics (and even some of that is okay) and firm info, it goes here.

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Mister_Ruysbroeck
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Mango - this is meant to be the free-wheeling FB. Any and all topics are welcome here.

And re: the creation of additional topics, I don't think we want to do that. It causes the discussion to become to disjointed. It's better for the community if everyone's on the same page, both literally and figuratively.
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Mister_Ruysbroeck
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Posted: Wed Mar 12, 2003 1:18 pm__ _Post subject: Re: Alert
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Just call me Timmy wrote:
Mister_Ruysbroeck wrote:
Who knew TM was short for Timmy?

Who knew MR was short for rimjob?

Thurgreed(oh wait. everybody)Marshall

Sorry, TM, I just can't pass up an opportunity to post that timmy picture. It's exactly how I picture ole timmy.Back to top
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MangoLassi
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Posted: Wed Mar 12, 2003 1:21 pm__ _Post subject: Re: No
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ThurgreedMarshall wrote:

Paigow is right. No separate boards for sports and TV and whatever. This is the FB. As long as you're not posting politics (and even some of that is okay) and firm info, it goes here.

Thurgreed(were you even on the old board?)Marshall

So, the point of separate forums for separate topics is . . . is what? That there actually IS a separate forum for sports is just a coincidence I guess. Maybe we should do away with all the forums on this board.

If there were some easier way in this new format (in contrast to on the Infirmation board) to skip lengthy posts not of interest, none of this would be an issue.

Oh, and I missed the rule that this board had a membership limited to the Infirmation participants. My mistake!Back to top
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MangoLassi
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Posted: Wed Mar 12, 2003 1:29 pm__ _Post subject: Misunderstanding
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Mister_Ruysbroeck wrote:
Mango - this is meant to be the free-wheeling FB. Any and all topics are welcome here.

And re: the creation of additional topics, I don't think we want to do that. It causes the discussion to become to disjointed. It's better for the community if everyone's on the same page, both literally and figuratively.

My apologies. I understood that a freewheeling discussion was the point of the Watercooler forum. I thought a board called Fashionistas actually had to do with fashion and, as advertised, sex.

Re disjointed discussions: I think I know what you're trying to say, but the reason I made the suggestion is the whiplash I've gotten transitioning among "all topics" discussed here. Disjointing. Owww!

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Posted: Wed Mar 12, 2003 1:29 pm__ _Post subject: Re: Thurgreed's breast-to-hip/waist ratios; the Family
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robustpuppy wrote:
1. Don't you mean "in which" ?

Yep.

robustpuppy wrote:
2. Is a spectrum by definition full, notwithstanding the frequent use of modifiers before it?

No. I am referring to this definition: "A broad sequence or range of related qualities, ideas, or activities: the whole spectrum of 20th-century thought." [emphasis added.] It is quite possible to have a partial spectrum. If you are arguing that my sentence implied that I was referring to the full spectrum and thus didn't need the word, "full," I wouldn't argue with you.

robustpuppy wrote:
3. Can't something be more memorable then something else, in that the memories of it are fuller, more vivid, more detailed?

For example, if I were to rank FB posts along the full spectrum of memorableness, TM's polemics on breasts, particularly the posts about the jiggliness factor ("compare an 18 year old's breasts to a 35 year old's") are more memorable than the "craziest thing you ever did while drunk" or wedding invitation RSVP-card-or-no posts, but less memorable than multo's t-f post.

She didn't say, "more memorable," did she? "Very memorable" sounds stupid. Do you remember it? Yes. I remember it a lot. Can something have a bigger impact on your memory than other things? Yez.

Now, to move on to the bigger issue here. You are pointing out my inconsistencies. I have rules and try to impose them on others but am myself, deeply flawed.

No shit.

I do not bitch and moan about every single grammatical error. I point out stuff that hurts my ears. If you're trying to match me in my randomness, good luck. If you're trying to teach me a lesson, forget it. I am almost as hard headed as paigow.

But, I think your last post was on the way to being funny. And I welcome all clever critique of my crap. So, bring it.

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Replaced_Texan
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Posted: Wed Mar 12, 2003 1:30 pm__ _Post subject: Selective Scrolling
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MangoLassi wrote:

If there were some easier way in this new format (in contrast to on the Infirmation board) to skip lengthy posts not of interest, none of this would be an issue.

I've been using a format similar to this one for seven years, so maybe selective scrolling is something that I've forgotten is a learned skill. I find it much easier to scan a post and figure out whether or not I need to read it and scroll on by in less than half a second in a format like this one than on the Infirmation boards where I routinely hit "next" and hope that the post that came up next was one I'd be interested in. I think that the avatars are rather helpful in flagging a post by someone that I routinely read, regardless of subject matter.Back to top
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lawyer_princess
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Trenyce was my favorite before last night and still is. Ruben was also great. I don't fault Clay for singing Broadway Motown because he didn't pick the genre. Same for Josh to a lesser extent. I thought Vanessa was pretty good and couldn't believe they picked on her pitch but didn't say anything to Corey who was flatter than Illinois. Anyway, both of them have loser personalities so no tears when they go. Kim L was probably the worst of the night, with Julie close. Carmen was slightly passable because she used her annoying munchkin vibrato only twice, very briefly and early on. Kim C was decent, at least as pretty and talented as Britney, FWIW. Charles made me seasick with all the bouncing. Rickey deserves another chance.Back to top
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Posted: Wed Mar 12, 2003 1:38 pm__ _Post subject: Re: No
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MangoLassi wrote:
So, the point of separate forums for separate topics is . . . is what? That there actually IS a separate forum for sports is just a coincidence I guess. Maybe we should do away with all the forums on this board.

Maybe we should.

MangoLassi wrote:
If there were some easier way in this new format (in contrast to on the Infirmation board) to skip lengthy posts not of interest, none of this would be an issue.

And yet there isn't an easier way. And apparently it's only an issue to you, so stop whining.

MangoLassi wrote:
Oh, and I missed the rule that this board had a membership limited to the Infirmation participants. My mistake!

No rule. I was just wondering if someone who actually knew how the board worked would ask such a stupid question. Alternatively, I was wondering why someone who was so new would make the following statement:

"Oh, and sports fans: You might want to use the Tailgate forum"

Welcome to the new board, assjack.

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Viet_Mom
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Hi. New Mom here. Sleep deprived and trying to disguise it and look put together at work. There's no way I can do the blow out/smooth thing on the hair in the am anymore (Hair: very thick; a few inches below shoulders). I'm looking to wear it up in a simple elegant style without looking like those god awful "buns" from the 70's. Right now I scoop it up in a ponytail, put it through again halfway and hide the mess by placing a silk scrungey around it. The bangs stay out. Any advice on where to look to find out how to put one's hair up nicely buy easily? Thanks!!Back to top
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SlaveNoMore
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Posted: Wed Mar 12, 2003 1:42 pm__ _Post subject: Since you asked so nicely...
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MangoLassi wrote:
You might want to use the Tailgate forum, which was created especially for you.

Although I have to concur with your general sentiment that sports should be discussed on the sports Board -- may I humbly remind you that we weren't talking about sports.

We were discussing HOCKEY - the official sport of the "FB"

So....in essence, No.

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paigowprincess
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Posted: Wed Mar 12, 2003 1:42 pm__ _Post subject: Re: Misunderstanding
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MangoLassi wrote:
Mister_Ruysbroeck wrote:
Mango - this is meant to be the free-wheeling FB. Any and all topics are welcome here.

And re: the creation of additional topics, I don't think we want to do that. It causes the discussion to become to disjointed. It's better for the community if everyone's on the same page, both literally and figuratively.

My apologies. I understood that a freewheeling discussion was the point of the Watercooler forum. I thought a board called Fashionistas actually had to do with fashion and, as advertised, sex.

Re disjointed discussions: I think I know what you're trying to say, but the reason I made the suggestion is the whiplash I've gotten transitioning among "all topics" discussed here. Disjointing. Owww!

Mango. All are welcome here, even if I hate them. Not you , dear. I dont know you. Here is a good rule of thumb. It the topic lacks any intellectual or redeeming flavor, it belongs here. This board is the junkfood and booze of the Lawtalking diet. Politics is like the nicotine of the lawtalkers. Some people are really fired up about it, but it isnt good for them and it tends to annoy others so they need their own separate space. The Watercooler is your food pyramid. The essentials- firm talk and other related matters. Really, it is what we need to get by, what we all have in common and what we ulitmately live on . It just isnt always that tasty or delicious.
Of course, this might mean that the FB book club bleongs elsewhere bc there may be some intellect in reading some of the things disucssed (not Wally Lamb btw- I read that book about the fattie and thought it was pure hooey). But remember, there is calcium in a Caucasian.
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Tyrone_Slothrop
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Posted: Wed Mar 12, 2003 1:45 pm__ _Post subject:
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MangoLassi -- you're not really here until you've been flamed by TM and received a slightly incoherent post from PP. So, welcome.Back to top
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MangoLassi
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Posted: Wed Mar 12, 2003 1:47 pm__ _Post subject: Now I See . . .
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Thurgreed wrote:
And yet there isn't an easier way. And apparently it's only an issue to you, so stop whining...

No rule. I was just wondering if someone who actually knew how the board worked would ask such a stupid question. Alternatively, I was wondering why someone who was so new would make the following statement:

"Oh, and sports fans: You might want to use the Tailgate forum"

Welcome to the new board, assjack
TM

Now I get how tolerant of, um, everything this forum is.

(I fixed fucked-up code - not7yS)

Sorry -- didn't realize it was so easy to get under your babysoft skin, Thurgreed! I'll be more gentle with you next time, I promise.Back to top
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paigowprincess
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Posted: Wed Mar 12, 2003 1:49 pm__ _Post subject: Re: Selective Scrolling
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Replaced_Texan wrote:
MangoLassi wrote:

If there were some easier way in this new format (in contrast to on the Infirmation board) to skip lengthy posts not of interest, none of this would be an issue.

I think that the avatars are rather helpful in flagging a post by someone that I routinely read, regardless of subject matter.

I have never said this before, but, Word. This is why I love the avatars. That and I love seeing Maude. It makes me think of vaginas. Maybe I will get my hair cut like hers. Would this look good?Back to top
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bold_n_brazen
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Posted: Wed Mar 12, 2003 1:50 pm__ _Post subject: Re: No
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MangoLassi wrote:
ThurgreedMarshall wrote:

Paigow is right. No separate boards for sports and TV and whatever. This is the FB. As long as you're not posting politics (and even some of that is okay) and firm info, it goes here.

Thurgreed(were you even on the old board?)Marshall

So, the point of separate forums for separate topics is . . . is what? That there actually IS a separate forum for sports is just a coincidence I guess. Maybe we should do away with all the forums on this board.

If there were some easier way in this new format (in contrast to on the Infirmation board) to skip lengthy posts not of interest, none of this would be an issue.

Oh, and I missed the rule that this board had a membership limited to the Infirmation participants. My mistake!

Paigow is right!!!! Has anyone noticed the amazing frequency of this comment being made since we've moved? My new best friend is always right!

The point of seperate forums, my dear Mango, is that people who ONLY want to discuss sports go the the sports board. But here, in the Land of Fashion, we like to discuss EVERYTHING (except politics, December RotAF's lover, and LadyVal's boyfriend's big toe.....well OK, politics). We're multicultural here.

I for one love to read the sports, books, and TV threads here. I wouldn't go to the sports Board, or to a TV board, because I only care as much as is required here (which is generally very little).

There's no rule about membership being limited (although membership does have its privileges) so don't go getting all snarky here. It's just that folks here resent intruders who try to change the way it's been done. Fuck, that's why we have this new fucking board (which is TITS by the way). And since you haven't been around before, folks will bristle if you try to *improve* their little corner of the universe.

That is all.

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barely_legal
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Posted: Wed Mar 12, 2003 1:50 pm__ _Post subject: Re: Misunderstanding
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paigowprincess wrote:
Of course, this might mean that the FB book club bleongs elsewhere bc there may be some intellect in reading some of the things disucssed (not Wally Lamb btw- I read that book about the fattie and thought it was pure hooey). But remember, there is calcium in a Caucasian.

Only you could read She's Come Undone and characterize it as "that book about the fattie".

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MangoLassi
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Posted: Wed Mar 12, 2003 1:51 pm__ _Post subject:
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Uhhh, Sorry 'Bout the Bizarre Format of That Last Post . . .

And thanks for the lesson in the board's background and philosophy everyone (except Thurgreed).

Humbly yours,

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pursejunkie
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Posted: Wed Mar 12, 2003 1:52 pm__ _Post subject: Mango's many questions
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First, Thurgreed, stop being such a playground bully. Picking on a new person and harping on your endless superiority as an original poster only make you sound like an ass. I don't expect some prissy polite tea party but at least have a good reason to be snarky.

Second, Mango, scanning the Re: lines will usually save you time. And you may in fact ultimately find it refreshing that a single post can veer from sex tips to fashion to bitch-slappin another poster to celebrity sleaze gossip rather'n having everyone separate every comment out into a separate forum.Back to top
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soup_sandwich
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Posted: Wed Mar 12, 2003 1:54 pm__ _Post subject: Re: Selective Scrolling
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Replaced_Texan wrote:

I think that the avatars are rather helpful in flagging a post by someone that I routinely read, regardless of subject matter.

Do you read posts based on the author? And conversely, do you avoid posts writen by certain individuals? I read everything but hardly ever take notice of who wrote it, unless I reply to it. I wonder if the presence of the avatars will make me start skipping posts.Back to top
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Tyrone_Slothrop
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Maybe it's just my settings or something, but PP's avatar looks like a compressed, boring album cover to me. I gather it's supposed to look like this,

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Tyrone_Slothrop
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Posted: Wed Mar 12, 2003 1:56 pm__ _Post subject:
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Whoa, in a Keanu-like way. That's not what the picture looked like when I Previewed it.

Ah, fuck it, the picture can be seen here:
http://www.thedudeshouse.com/images/...t_bw_maude.jpg
(spree disc.: it's her)

[after more edits]

OK, now both PP's avatar and the picture I posted are both working, and The Dude's House logo is gone, gone, gone. Note to self -- no more hallucingens at work. The added efficiencies are not worth the stress.

[again]

Aaah, it's back. OK, someone is just fucking with me. I hope.
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paigowprincess
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Posted: Wed Mar 12, 2003 1:59 pm__ _Post subject: Re: Misunderstanding
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barely_legal wrote:
paigowprincess wrote:
Of course, this might mean that the FB book club bleongs elsewhere bc there may be some intellect in reading some of the things disucssed (not Wally Lamb btw- I read that book about the fattie and thought it was pure hooey). But remember, there is calcium in a Caucasian.

Only you could read She's Come Undone and characterize it as "that book about the fattie".

Only from a Jaqueline Sussann fan

My dear, the difference between Wally Lamb is that he is self important despite the fact that he is a schlockster, where as the great Ms Susann (whose third book was a huge disappointment btw) was selfimportnat bc she was a schlockster. She knew schlock, she loved schlock and she lived schlock. Lamb eschews the schlock that he creates. Spare me.Back to top
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paigowprincess
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Posted: Wed Mar 12, 2003 2:03 pm__ _Post subject: Re: Maude
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Tyrone_Slothrop wrote:
Maybe it's just my settings or something, but PP's avatar looks like a compressed, boring album cover to me. I gather it's supposed to look like this,

but I'm not getting that at all.

While I completely do not understand your post, I do notice that Maude's eyebrows appear to be uneven.Back to top
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Atticus_Grinch
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Posted: Wed Mar 12, 2003 2:06 pm__ _Post subject: Re: Books
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Connect_the_Dots wrote:
Also, you might try "the Tao of Pooh", a book about a Taoist explaining its tenets to Winnie the Pooh. It is the closest thing to Taoism for Dummies.

A college friend of mine came into possession of an inscribed paperback copy of "The Tao of Pooh" that was exchanged between two undergraduate lovebirds who later slashed her parents' throats for attempting to stymie their relationship, sparking an international manhunt and lengthy extradition battle.

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Oliver_Wendell_Ramone
I am simply a cog in the Lawtalk Machine
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Posted: Wed Mar 12, 2003 2:19 pm__ _Post subject: Re: Misunderstanding
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paigowprincess wrote:
It the topic lacks any intellectual or redeeming flavor, it belongs here. This board is the junkfood and booze of the Lawtalking diet.

Are you suggesting that booze "lacks any intellectual or redeeming flavor"? Them's fightin' words.

And Paigow, your avatar looks nothing like Maude to me; just a fuzzy album cover. But, if I cut and paste the source, I can see the real picture. It's been a while since I saw the movie; why does Maude make you think of vaginas? Not that anyone needs a reason to think of vaginas. I think about vaginas pretty damn regularly.Back to top
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Tyrone_Slothrop
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Posts: 244
Location: Somewhere in the Black Hills of South Dakota
Posted: Wed Mar 12, 2003 2:20 pm__ _Post subject: Re: Maude
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paigowprincess wrote:
Tyrone_Slothrop wrote:
Maybe it's just my settings or something, but PP's avatar looks like a compressed, boring album cover to me. I gather it's supposed to look like this,

but I'm not getting that at all.

While I completely do not understand your post, I do notice that Maude's eyebrows appear to be uneven.

On my screen, your avatar usually appears to be a compressed version of a banner from the site where you found that picture. To see the picture, I had to right-click on the avatar and select "Properties" and then paste the url of .jpg file into my browser.

I say usually because after I posted, it initially appeared the way it usually does. Then, when I reloaded the page, I saw the Maude picture all over -- your avatar, the image I posted, etc. But then I reloaded again and I was back to the banner. Which I can't find anywhere on that site, BTW.

I know at least someone else on the board has this problem because someone made a reference to it the other day.

T. (I feel like Oedipa Maas. Genghis Cohen and John Nefastis are going to appear any moment now.) S.Back to top
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ThurgreedMarshall
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Location: New York fuckin' City
Posted: Wed Mar 12, 2003 2:22 pm__ _Post subject: Re: Now I See . . .
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MangoLassi wrote:
Now I get how tolerant of, um, everything this forum is.

Don't mistake me for this forum. I'm intolerant, the lion's share of posters here are not. And although I like to post here, no one really listens to me.

[quote="MangoLassi"]Sorry -- didn't realize it was so easy to get under your babysoft skin, Thurgreed!

Don't forget smooth.

And for what it's worth, "assjack" might as well be a term of affection here. I liked how you stood up for yourself without being a pain in the ass. And your first response to my ratio post was quite good.

MangoLassi wrote:
I'll be more gentle with you next time, I promise.

I always get this promise. It's always false.

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paigowprincess
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Posted: Wed Mar 12, 2003 2:23 pm__ _Post subject: Re: Misunderstanding
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Oliver_Wendell_Ramone wrote:
paigowprincess wrote:
It the topic lacks any intellectual or redeeming flavor, it belongs here. This board is the junkfood and booze of the Lawtalking diet.

Are you suggesting that booze "lacks any intellectual or redeeming flavor"? Them's fightin' words.

And Paigow, your avatar looks nothing like Maude to me; just a fuzzy album cover. But, if I cut and paste the source, I can see the real picture. It's been a while since I saw the movie; why does Maude make you think of vaginas? Not that anyone needs a reason to think of vaginas. I think about vaginas pretty damn regularly.

My avatar shows up as Maude for me. It doesnt show up for everone else? Paging MR or someone who knows how to make these things work. How do I fix my avatar?

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SlaveNoMore
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Location: Cocktail Lounge
Posted: Wed Mar 12, 2003 2:24 pm__ _Post subject: Re: Maude
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Tyrone_Slothrop wrote:
On my screen, your avatar usually appears to be a compressed version of a banner from the site where you found that picture. To see the picture, I had to right-click on the avatar and select "Properties" and then paste the url of .jpg file into my browser.

I know at least someone else on the board has this problem because someone made a reference to it the other day.

Yep. No Maude. Only something looking like a Filter CD cover.

not7y(he's good. and thorough)S
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Leagleaze
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Location: Really far from anything fun
Posted: Wed Mar 12, 2003 2:26 pm__ _Post subject:
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The board resizes avatars to keep them fitting in the appropriate space. Therefore if you have something that is too big, it will compress it. This looks to be what has happened to paigow'sBack to top
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str8_outa_covina
I Sure Do Post A Lot
Joined: 10 Mar 2003
Posts: 36
Posted: Wed Mar 12, 2003 2:28 pm__ _Post subject: Re: Misunderstanding
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MangoLassi wrote:
Mister_Ruysbroeck wrote:
Mango - this is meant to be the free-wheeling FB. Any and all topics are welcome here.

And re: the creation of additional topics, I don't think we want to do that. It causes the discussion to become to disjointed. It's better for the community if everyone's on the same page, both literally and figuratively.

My apologies. I understood that a freewheeling discussion was the point of the Watercooler forum. I thought a board called Fashionistas actually had to do with fashion and, as advertised, sex.

Re disjointed discussions: I think I know what you're trying to say, but the reason I made the suggestion is the whiplash I've gotten transitioning among "all topics" discussed here. Disjointing. Owww!

This (and other Mango postings) screams of Lady Val. Sock Alert!! Sock Alert!! How many teddy bears live on your bed, Mango? Hint: writing that you're not capable of painlessly following all conversations is an admission (and in California, a statement against interest), and therefore admissible. Nevertheless, I'll try to type slowly so that you can keep up.

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Tyrone_Slothrop
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Posts: 244
Location: Somewhere in the Black Hills of South Dakota
Posted: Wed Mar 12, 2003 2:28 pm__ _Post subject: Where's Maude?
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Something else is happening, because I see the banner where I tried to post the Maude image in a post, and it's definitely not too large for the post. The Dude must be doing something crafty on his site.Back to top
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ThurgreedMarshall
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Location: New York fuckin' City
Posted: Wed Mar 12, 2003 2:30 pm__ _Post subject: Re: Selective Scrolling
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paigowprincess wrote:
This is why I love the avatars. That and I love seeing Maude. It makes me think of vaginas. Maybe I will get my hair cut like hers. Would this look good?

Here's a question: Can only raving lunatics actually see your avatar? I can only see a dark beige smudge. Is that what the hair on your vagina looks like?

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Replaced_Texan
I am simply a cog in the Lawtalk Machine
Joined: 10 Mar 2003
Posts: 67
Location: Deep in the heart
Posted: Wed Mar 12, 2003 2:31 pm__ _Post subject: Re: Selective Scrolling
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soup_sandwich wrote:
Replaced_Texan wrote:

I think that the avatars are rather helpful in flagging a post by someone that I routinely read, regardless of subject matter.

Do you read posts based on the author? And conversely, do you avoid posts writen by certain individuals? I read everything but hardly ever take notice of who wrote it, unless I reply to it. I wonder if the presence of the avatars will make me start skipping posts.

There are some people that I always read, and there are some people that I generally avoid reading (though I think 100 percent of those individuals post solely on the politics board). For the most part, I read everything, but I'm finding the avatars are adding additional personality to some posters.

evenodds · 03-31-2003, 10:47 PM

dtb
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Location: TCOTU
Posted: Wed Mar 12, 2003 2:32 pm__ _Post subject: Re: Alert
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ThurgreedMarshall wrote:
Some words can't be modified. Some words shouldn't have adverbs. It happens all the damn time and it's driving me crazy.

Either the book was memorable or it wasn't. It can't be very memorable.

While I know you're just doing this because you love to pick on me; I disagree with you. There are degrees of "memorability" (I know, that's not a word.)

Some things are more memorable than others. "Very perfect" doesn't make sense, because one thing can't be "more perfect" than another.

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str8_outa_covina
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Posted: Wed Mar 12, 2003 2:33 pm__ _Post subject: Re: Since you asked so nicely...
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SlaveNoMore wrote:

We were discussing HOCKEY - the official sport of the "FB"

So....in essence, No.

not7y(its good to be the king)S

Uh, not this season it's not. I was there on Thursday sitting on the glass beside the Oilers' bench, when the Kings season officially went down the shiter. Better luck next year, when maybe Felix and Allison can stay healthy.

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paigowprincess
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Posted: Wed Mar 12, 2003 2:33 pm__ _Post subject:
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well, sheeit. how do I shrink my avatar? i love it.Back to top
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Replaced_Texan
I am simply a cog in the Lawtalk Machine
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Posts: 67
Location: Deep in the heart
Posted: Wed Mar 12, 2003 2:34 pm__ _Post subject:
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Tyrone_Slothrop wrote:
Whoa, in a Keanu-like way. That's not what the picture looked like when I Previewed it.

Ah, fuck it, the picture can be seen here:
http://www.thedudeshouse.com/images/...t_bw_maude.jpg
(spree disc.: it's her)

[after more edits]

OK, now both PP's avatar and the picture I posted are both working, and The Dude's House logo is gone, gone, gone. Note to self -- no more hallucingens at work. The added efficiencies are not worth the stress.

[again]

Aaah, it's back. OK, someone is just fucking with me. I hope.

I had the same exact problem, and I had the same problem with someone else's geocities hosted avatar. Once I went to the host site and loaded the picture from there, my avatar problems went away.

Originally, when Paigow was saying that her avatar was Maude Lebowski, and I all I saw was the compressed banner ad, I figured that it was one of those nude abstract paintings or something.Back to top
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ThurgreedMarshall
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Posted: Wed Mar 12, 2003 2:38 pm__ _Post subject: Re: Mango's many questions
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pursejunkie wrote:
First, Thurgreed, stop being such a playground bully. Picking on a new person and harping on your endless superiority as an original poster only make you sound like an ass. I don't expect some prissy polite tea party but at least have a good reason to be snarky.

Uh, no. Usually I wouldn't even respond to such an idiotic post, but have you not yet noticed that I am an ass and I don't just sound like one?

And please post something that will enable me to remember you for something other than your love of purses and I might take what you say a little bit more seriously.

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paigowprincess
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Posted: Wed Mar 12, 2003 2:40 pm__ _Post subject:
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I changed my avatar. Can you guys see it now? Hint. It is Jesus the child molester giving head to a bowling ball.Back to top
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Replaced_Texan
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Posts: 67
Location: Deep in the heart
Posted: Wed Mar 12, 2003 2:42 pm__ _Post subject:
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paigowprincess wrote:
well, sheeit. how do I shrink my avatar? i love it.

I think that the host site is preventing you from using the image on another (i.e. this) site. The compression is working on the banner ad that the host site sends, not on the picture.

If you right click on the picture, you can save it to your hard drive, then you can upload it to a hosting site (don't use yahoo or any of the geocities sites, because they'll cause similar problems), and you'll be able to keep the photo as is. Alternatively, you may want to look around the net a little and see if you can find the same photo on another site, and just use that link instead.

Right now, I'm seeing the CD cover / abstract painting / shrunken banner ad version of your avatar.

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Correction, right now I'm seeing Jesus the child molester giving head to a bowling ball.Back to top
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EvenOdds
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Posted: Wed Mar 12, 2003 2:46 pm__ _Post subject: Home!
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After reading all of these posts about sex, breasts, grammar, books, american idol, cycling, hockey, and whether and how Thurgreed is an ass, I have one thing to say:

It feels great to be home!Back to top
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MangoLassi
What's in a rank?
Joined: 10 Mar 2003
Posts: 64
Location: Imperial Rome
Posted: Wed Mar 12, 2003 2:47 pm__ _Post subject: Re: Misunderstanding
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str8_outa_covina wrote:
This (and other Mango postings) screams of Lady Val. Sock Alert!! Sock Alert!! How many teddy bears live on your bed, Mango? Hint: writing that you're not capable of painlessly following all conversations is an admission (and in California, a statement against interest), and therefore admissible. Nevertheless, I'll try to type slowly so that you can keep up.

str(bring on Piston Hurricane)8

Sigh. Is this really necessary? Okay: (1) Never been accused of difficulty keeping up, (2) Never used a sock, (3) Never owned a teddy bear (okay, not since I was a wee lass), (4) Never wrote I wasn't "capable" of following all conversations, just that I'm not interested in, e.g., American Idol or hockey.

He who's evidently had trouble keeping up, is, well, let's just say it isn't me.Back to top
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baltassoc
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Posted: Wed Mar 12, 2003 2:47 pm__ _Post subject: Re: Maude
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Tyrone_Slothrop wrote:
paigowprincess wrote:
Tyrone_Slothrop wrote:
Maybe it's just my settings or something, but PP's avatar looks like a compressed, boring album cover to me. I gather it's supposed to look like this,

but I'm not getting that at all.

While I completely do not understand your post, I do notice that Maude's eyebrows appear to be uneven.

On my screen, your avatar usually appears to be a compressed version of a banner from the site where you found that picture. To see the picture, I had to right-click on the avatar and select "Properties" and then paste the url of .jpg file into my browser.

I say usually because after I posted, it initially appeared the way it usually does. Then, when I reloaded the page, I saw the Maude picture all over -- your avatar, the image I posted, etc. But then I reloaded again and I was back to the banner. Which I can't find anywhere on that site, BTW.

I know at least someone else on the board has this problem because someone made a reference to it the other day.

T. (I feel like Oedipa Maas. Genghis Cohen and John Nefastis are going to appear any moment now.) S.

I had the same problem, so it's not just you Ty. I think the Dude site is generating image names on the fly out of a database (I won't even pretend I know how or why one would do this). Since everyone's browser will only go check for a new version of a file (including an image) every so often unless you tell it otherwise (by reloading a page, for example), whatever image happened to be served up by the Dude's page is what showed up as PP's avatar, and the image wouldn't change. She should save a copy to another server (I think there were some suggested in the help section) and use that url to make sure that the correct image is associated. Or she can just be a random smudge to half the people.Back to top
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paigowprincess
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Posted: Wed Mar 12, 2003 2:47 pm__ _Post subject: To answer ollie's question on why Maude reminds me of vagina
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and may I say there are a lot of sites out there on the BL.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Maude Lebowski: Does the female form make you uncomfortable, Mr. Lebowski?
Jeff "The Dude" Lebowski: Uh, is that what this is a picture of?
Maude Lebowski: In a sense, yes. My art has been commended as being strongly vaginal which bothers some men. The word itself makes some men uncomfortable. Vagina.
Jeff "The Dude" Lebowski: Oh yeah?
Maude Lebowski: Yes, they don't like hearing it and find it difficult to say whereas without batting an eye a man will refer to his dick or his rod or his Johnson.
Jeff "The Dude" Lebowski: Johnson?

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Maude Lebowski: Do you like sex, Mr. Lebowski?
Jeff "The Dude" Lebowski: 'Scuse me?
Maude Lebowski: Sex. The physical act of love. Coitus. Do you like it?
Jeff "The Dude" Lebowski: I was talking about my rug.
Maude Lebowski: You're not interested in sex?
Jeff "The Dude" Lebowski: You mean coitus?Back to top
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EvenOdds
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Posted: Wed Mar 12, 2003 2:47 pm__ _Post subject:
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Oh, and Mango is not my sock.

But thanks for asking.Back to top
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Not_Bob
My inner chick is in my Hermes
Joined: 08 Mar 2003
Posts: 44
Location: Podunkville
Posted: Wed Mar 12, 2003 2:49 pm__ _Post subject: It's time for TSN's "SportsCentre," eh.
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MangoLassi wrote:
Oh, and sports fans:

You might want to use the Tailgate forum, which was created especially for you.

(Fine, I realize that includes my post re pro cycling. So sue me.)

Nope. Hockey always has been (and always will be) on-topic for the FB. Tradition also permits the occasional bicycle racing post (especially if podium girls are discussed), and posts from paigow in which she declares her love for various and sundry foreign tennis players.Back to top
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lawyer_princess
I am simply a cog in the Lawtalk Machine
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Posts: 14
Posted: Wed Mar 12, 2003 2:55 pm__ _Post subject: Re: Misunderstanding
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MangoLassi wrote:
Never wrote I wasn't "capable" of following all conversations, just that I'm not interested in, e.g., American Idol or hockey.

Please, dear, tell us what topics do interest you, so we can be sure to conform this board accordingly.Back to top
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bold_n_brazen
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Posts: 51
Location: At the Gas n' Sip
Posted: Wed Mar 12, 2003 2:55 pm__ _Post subject:
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EvenOdds wrote:
Oh, and Mango is not my sock.

But thanks for asking.

And now, after almost a full morning of Mango-bashing, I'm wishing it was mine...

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Jeff_Lebowski
Newbie
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Posts: 3
Location: Bowling Alley
Posted: Wed Mar 12, 2003 3:02 pm__ _Post subject: Nice Marmot
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Maude Lebowski: In a sense, yes. My art has been commended as being strongly vaginal which bothers some men. The word itself makes some men uncomfortable. Vagina.
Jeff "The Dude" Lebowski: Oh yeah?
Maude Lebowski: Yes, they don't like hearing it and find it difficult to say whereas without batting an eye a man will refer to his dick or his rod or his Johnson.
Jeff "The Dude" Lebowski: Johnson?
Um, man, can we like, ah, not talk about me right before a league match?

-Jeff
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MangoLassi
What's in a rank?
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Posts: 64
Location: Imperial Rome
Posted: Wed Mar 12, 2003 3:04 pm__ _Post subject: Re: Misunderstanding
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lawyer_princess wrote:
MangoLassi wrote:
Never wrote I wasn't "capable" of following all conversations, just that I'm not interested in, e.g., American Idol or hockey.

Please, dear, tell us what topics do interest you, so we can be sure to conform this board accordingly.

Princess, I'm surprised you're so interested in what I think given that I've long since humbly accepted that no one wants to dispose of these topics. In fact, as I thought I'd established, I -- and I'm certain many others -- are quite eager for the board to move on to them.Back to top
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ThurgreedMarshall
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Location: New York fuckin' City
Posted: Wed Mar 12, 2003 3:06 pm__ _Post subject: Booyakah!
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Has anyone been watching Da Ali G show on HBO? Fucking hilarious.

How does he get interviews with Gingrich, Forbes, Trump, Boutros Boutros Boutros Gali, etc. Why do they answer all of his stupid questions?

During the follow-up question to "Do you think there will ever be a female President?" he asked Newt, "But don't you think America will be weak when someone declares war against the bitch and she starts crying?"

He pushes and pushes these people and they never get up and just leave (except Trump).

His idea for a business idea that he shopped to various CEOs was hilarious. How could they sit there and entertain the idea for an Ice Cream Cone glove "to keep it from drippin' on ya hand."

He then gave examples of how much money it would make. He placed the commas randomly in the numbers so it looked like this in his presentation:

Profits: $189,0456,56432

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Alex_de_Large
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Location: A cold, dank, dirty, scary place.
Posted: Wed Mar 12, 2003 3:07 pm__ _Post subject: Re: Misunderstanding
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paigowprincess wrote:
barely_legal wrote:
paigowprincess wrote:
Of course, this might mean that the FB book club bleongs elsewhere bc there may be some intellect in reading some of the things disucssed (not Wally Lamb btw- I read that book about the fattie and thought it was pure hooey). But remember, there is calcium in a Caucasian.

Only you could read She's Come Undone and characterize it as "that book about the fattie".

Only from a Jaqueline Sussann fan

My dear, the difference between Wally Lamb is that he is self important despite the fact that he is a schlockster, where as the great Ms Susann (whose third book was a huge disappointment btw) was selfimportnat bc she was a schlockster. She knew schlock, she loved schlock and she lived schlock. Lamb eschews the schlock that he creates. Spare me.

I love the new Avatar, paigow. Jesus rocks. I'll bet he hangs dice from his rear view too...
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tmdiva
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Location: Stumptown, USA
Posted: Wed Mar 12, 2003 3:09 pm__ _Post subject: AI--sorry so slow on the uptake
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I know you all have already dissected last night's AI, but I also know that you've been just dying to read what I have to say. Right? Ha.

Kimberly Locke: this type of song just did not suit her voice. Having all the songs by the same guy disadvantaged some singers, and Kim L. was one of them. She did look about 100 times better than previous performances--her hair wasn't pulled back so tight it made her forehead skin shiny, and her outfit displayed her assets (hello, I had no idea they were so HUGE) instead of just showing off her back fat and her dimply ass. I hope she sticks around for a couple more rounds, because I do think she has a good voice, and she is comfortable on stage.

Josh Gracin: Not good. He made Motown sound country. Yeah, pushups, whatever, you still have a spare tire and your face looks a little like the missing link.

Charles Grigsby: Waste of time. Unsuccessfully tried to cover his extreme nervousness with incessant bopping up and down. Held notes were mostly on pitch but all the others weren't. Dances like a white nerd.

Kimberly Caldwell: Ah, Branson. That explains everything. The song type suited her voice, and she's definitely comfortable on stage (thank you, Branson), but what was up with the Stefani-wannabe outfit? Yikes.

Rickey Smith: Can't believe they didn't have the mike on for his first line. This was a good song for him--the old Motown style gave him a more strict structure and he didn't get lost in the flourishes (like he did in his nervous semifinal performance). Loved his trousers, and he just plain old has a beautiful voice.

Julia DeMato: Even bigger waste of time than Charles. Someone save me! She seems to have gotten her strange upper lip from her mother. And the two tape snippets of her performing the national anthem set new worldwide performance lows. Scary pink (!!!) ankle booties. Did the pencil-necked geek dance--step, touch, step, touch, off the beat. Added nothing to her song. Overall, yikes!

Clay Aiken: Bet he was a great camp counselor. Very comfortable on stage, projects good energy, and it was a good song for him. Needs to keep his eyes open more. "Motown the Musical"? Yeah, but there are good singers on Bway.

Vanessa Olivarez: Sounded okay. She's looked better. Lots of personality--she'd make a great host for some show on TLC.

Corey Clark: Dumber than spit. Did he get the braids to look less like Justin Guarini or as a tribute to eliminated Chip? Sounded like Smokey Robinson whining. Seemed pretty relaxed on stage, but I suspect it's because he's too stupid to know better.

Carmen Rasmusen: Did not like the red clamdiggers, though the hair, red lipstick, black top and necklace were winners. Sounded better and looked more relaxed than in her wild card performance (must be getting easier), but ultimately still just a high schooler.

Trenyce: Did not like the hat. Did you see during her video clip, they showed a newspaper article about her, and her real name was briefly visible? I think it was something like Lashundra Robbins. She seemed a little pitchy on the repeated "cryin'," but I think it was artistic interpretation so she gets a little leeway here. She should ditch the all-black outfits (that red flower she had in her hair during the wildcard was great), but she's one of the best performers of the bunch.

Ruben Studdard: Daaaaaaamnnnnn. He really is all that. Gives me chills every time I hear him. The only one of the bunch whose album I would actually purchase. Poor Josh to end up singing the same song as the superstar.

The video clips were really revealing, especially those that showed them singing. Charles, Julia and Corey stunk, and Rickey and Ruben were still amazing. I think either Charles or Julia will be the first eliminated, and frankly I won't miss them. Ruben will have to really screw up big time to not be the next American Idol.

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JustForFun
I post so much, I am beyond a rank
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Posts: 136
Location: People's Republic of California
Posted: Wed Mar 12, 2003 3:17 pm__ _Post subject: Up do
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When I want to wear my hair up, I gather it in the back with my hand as if I were going to put it in a pony tail. Then I twist it as if I were making a french twist. Then I clip it with a clip so that the ends of my hair are sticking straight up. Then I take the parts that are sticking straight up and push them under the clip. I leave some of the strands out of the clip to give a wispy look. This makes a very soft looking bun/twist without looking dorky (at least I think I don't look like a dork and guys seem to dig me when I wear my hair like that).

I also pull out a few strands on both sides to frame my face.

Using this technique, the clip is entirely hidden, although, I would still choose a color to match your hair.

I am fully prepared to be mocked for this, but I have used the hairdini and was able to make some cute up do's with it.Back to top
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EvenOdds
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Posted: Wed Mar 12, 2003 3:19 pm__ _Post subject: Re: Booyakah!
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ThurgreedMarshall wrote:
Has anyone been watching Da Ali G show on HBO? Fucking hilarious.

How does he get interviews with Gingrich, Forbes, Trump, Boutros Boutros Boutros Gali, etc. Why do they answer all of his stupid questions?

During the follow-up question to "Do you think there will ever be a female President?" he asked Newt, "But don't you think America will be weak when someone declares war against the bitch and she starts crying?"

I enjoy this show. His evening with the Southern Dinner Group learning etiquette was also great.

But, my new fave: The Dave Chappelle Show.

Last week, Wu-Tang Financial Ain't Nothin to Fuck With.

The week before, Da Real World.

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Posted: Wed Mar 12, 2003 4:35 pm__ _Post subject: NEW FEATURE AT POLITCS BOARD

OLITICAL POLL OF THE DAY
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Check the main Politics and Current Events link to see a daily timely political poll of the day!

Vote early and often!!

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Posted: Wed Mar 12, 2003 5:16 pm__ _Post subject: How Did Don Johnson Get $8B
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From the BBC:

Miami Vice star investigated

German authorities are investigating documents found in the car of former Miami Vice star Don Johnson that detail transactions worth $8bn (£5bn).

But a customs spokesman said there was "no indication" of illegal activity and that it was not a criminal investigation.

The actor's car was stopped for a routine check on the Swiss-German border as he entered Germany in November.

The documents were photocopied but not seized and he was allowed to continue his journey without formal questioning.

"There is currently no indication of illegal transactions," customs spokesman Wolfgang Schmitz said.

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Posted: Wed Mar 12, 2003 5:19 pm__ _Post subject: IRONY?
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PLF might not call it irony, but I was sent an "ironic" link today with a picture of a couple of demonstrators holding a "Lesbians Against Bush" sign.

NTTAWWT. Just seems like it would hamper the old sex life.

n(plannign to catch Sorority Life and Frat Life tonight...)csBack to top
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Posted: Wed Mar 12, 2003 5:22 pm__ _Post subject: Noel Gallagher on current geopolitics
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I posted this here because it's too damned funny for the politics board.

NOEL GALLAGHER has criticised anti-war protests, branding them a "bloody waste of time."

Although he admits that he disagrees with the war, he thinks that the UK's Labour government is tied to the US and so protests are pointless.

In an interview with the Berlin newspaper, Der Tagesspiegel, Gallagher said, "Whenever there is a conservative, bible waving half-wit ruling in the White House – whether it's Bush, his father or Reagan – there is war."

He added, "Protests are a bloody waste of time, the war will go ahead anyway."

Gallagher is currently touring Germany with Oasis, and expressed his sympathy for Tony Blair, saying, "Whoever is the British Prime Minister is tied to America. It's been that way since the Second World War, and even Tony Blair can't change that.

"Politics is like football for me. Labour is my team and even if you don't like a striker you don't give up supporting the whole team… Labour is the lesser of two evils. What else should we have? Anarchy? Someone has to be responsible."

He then went on to criticise the British nation, saying, "We are a nation of moaning sissies, regardless of who governs. The British get on my nerves. They moan about the weather, about the French, about the Germans. They moan about cricket, football – they should just keep their mouths shut."

Gallagher also added that if he ever wrote an autobiography, it would be called > 'Kettle, Cigarettes, Guitar, Television' as he claims he doesn't need anything else in order to live – no drugs, no women and no band.

http://www.nme.com/news/104450.htm
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Posted: Wed Mar 12, 2003 5:25 pm__ _Post subject: My $8B worth (on a variety of topics)
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AI: Does anybody else think that the AI judges (esp. Simon) are worried about a Jim-style backlash, and have tempered their comments accordingly? What I mean is that the consensus three worst contestants last night, Julia, Carmen and Charles, all received nice comments from the judges. Simon was a little tougher on those who were better singers. I think this is deliberate; he wants the worst singers/performers out, and he knows that his honest comments might prevent that from happening.
Maybe I'm crazy, but that's how I read it.

Survivor: I can't wait to see someone start feeding Christy some misinformation about what other people are saying. If Will from BB2 was there, he'd do it in a second. So would Richard Hatch. C'mon people - she's deaf. Take advantage of it. I also think that anyone serious about winning this game would have to take other people aside and say, "you know, if any of us are in the final 2 up against a deaf girl, we've got no shot. Let's get rid of her now."

NBA/NHL: I always forget -- do either of these leagues re-seed for every round of the playoffs? Is re-seeding a good idea? I love that the NCAA Hoops tournament does not re-seed; it makes Cinderella teams possible. But I guess there's less of a need for that in the pros where the talent level is a lot closer and there can't really be Cinderellas in the same way.

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Posted: Wed Mar 12, 2003 5:26 pm__ _Post subject:
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Okay, this is strange.

According to Dan Rather, Elizabeth Smart has been found alive in the car of a drifter who did work at the family home.

(She's the 14 yo kidnapped from her home in Utah last year.)Back to top
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Posted: Wed Mar 12, 2003 5:26 pm__ _Post subject:
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http://www.usatoday.com/tech/news/te...et-libel_x.htm

Supreme Court declines to hear Internet libel case
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to intervene in a key Minnesota Internet libel case brought by an Alabama woman.

The nation's highest court on Monday declined to hear an appeal of a Minnesota Supreme Court ruling on a petition by Katherine Griffis of Birmingham, Ala., who says she was defamed in an Internet Egyptology newsgroup by Marianne Luban, who lived in St. Paul at the time.Back to top
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Posted: Wed Mar 12, 2003 5:40 pm__ _Post subject: Re: IRONY?
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notcasesensitive wrote:
PLF might not call it irony, but I was sent an "ironic" link today with a picture of a couple of demonstrators holding a "Lesbians Against Bush" sign.

NTTAWWT. Just seems like it would hamper the old sex life.

n(plannign to catch Sorority Life and Frat Life tonight...)cs

Post the link!