Pretty on the Inside
 

careful.... this is starting to seem like a sock. you know anyone can say "I'm new here.." with me its true, but others may not be as trustworthy

Classy Baby Names
 

Maybe they were just a fan of the great former Blue Jays and Astros reliever. Warning - highly unfortunate photo to follow.

http://www.astrosdaily.com/cards/197...gello_Mark.jpg

You clueless people suck*
 

True. Each measure is insufficient standing alone, especially if there's big variation among stadiums in similarly sized cities. I am indeed assuming that there would be plenty more Cubbies to fill a larger Wrigley, simply from emptying the surrounding roofs, bars, drunk tanks, and mental health facilities.

What pushed my button first time 'round was the idea that attendance alone proves shit. A more realistic evaluation would probably include some combination of attendance, percentage of seats filled (somehow accounting for both the population and the rinky-dink factor), and, to hear Slave tell it, a pop quiz of the lineup administered at the turnstiles.

Gattigap

Dealbreakers
 

This is the functional equivalent of a guy asking if you'd like to go upstairs and see his etchings.

Classy Baby Names
 

Dude, as entertaining as a 1979 topps card last seen in my bicycle spokes is, aren't you supposed to be on your honeymoon?

Are you related to B_L's hot date who won't go to the movies, perchance?

Pretty on the Inside
 

Well, I guess we're beginning to see where the "Grinch" in your name comes in, Mr. Cranky. Do you ever stop to think that maybe you have a whole lotta *knowledge* but maybe not so much *wisdom*??

O.K., I'm not really as mad as I seem! Just practicing my flaming skills!!! After that baseball thread today ... hoooo boy! I figured I need some practice before I start playing with the heavy hitters (no pun intended - maybe!!!).

Speaking of patentpara, where is she these days? Did she ever make it to the new boards? Paging patentparanyc!!! Paging patentparanyc!!! Come in patentparanyc!!! hahaha I can tell its getting late! Alrighty, bed time for yours truly. :o Good night greedy brothers and sisters!! Thanks for a GREAT first day as a greedy. I told my friend at work that I finally jumped into the fray. He thinks I'm nuts. He said I'm going to get "eaten alive." What a sourpuss! :rolleyes:

Cubs Suck
 

Well in the biggest collapse of a bullpen ever staged, the Cubbies could have done it tonight. Who knew that Prior should have gone 9?

And with all these socks talking to one another, it's nice to see 1 human still left. And Str8...
Go to bed!

Classy Baby Names
 

I approve. You also might want to consider Tyree, Typhus, Tymelda, and Tybert.

Parody Voting
 

Please note voting ends in just under 50 minutes.

The leaders remain the same. I'll announce the winners of the main prizes tonight. The others will be announced once the Admins have a chance to consult.

Classy Baby Names
 

Figures. That fucking bitch.

Penske's College Daze?
 

http://www.filmwise.com/contests/con.../image_14a.jpg

Penske is Otter's sock?

Parody Voting is Over
 

I'd like to Congratulate the winner Atticus and the runner up TM.

Please contact me via PM or IM to discuss how you want your prize. Atticus wins $50 towards his choice of amazon.com, a sex toy shop gift certificate or lawcrossing. TM wins $25 towards his choice of the same items.

Thanks to everyone who participated. Special winners will be announced Friday afternoon.




L

Cubs Suck
 

I appreciate everybody's concern, but after buying our house and spending about $15,000 on central air-conditioning, new ceilings (bad stucco, bad), new plumbing, new furnace, new hot water heater, and a new interior wall (magically turns a 3BR house into a 4BR house - it's "Wall!"), we don't have enough money for a honeymoon. Plus, the new Mrs. Str8 had her first day of professional-designation fashion design classes today, so we couldn't go away. But we'll be in Palm Springs Thursday-Sunday for our minimoon. And as far as being in bed goes, we did just fine Saturday night, and Sunday, and yesterday. But now I'm a bit tired.

Gratz Str8
 

And go to bed anyway. Cuddle or something.

2003 Booker Prize Winner -- DBC Pierre
 

DBC Pierre won the Booker Prize for Vernon God Little

The book is "a satirical novel about guilt and redemption set in Texas. "Vernon God Little," whose protagonist is a 15-year-old accused of a Columbine-style massacre at his high school, is the first novel by Mr. Pierre, 42. John Carey, chairman of the judges' panel, described it as "a coruscating black comedy reflecting our alarm but also our fascination with modern America."

The shortlist included: "Notes on a Scandal," by Zoë Heller; "Brick Lane," by Monica Ali; "Oryx and Crake," by Margaret Atwood; "Astonishing Splashes of Color," by Clare Morrall; and "The Good Doctor," by Damon Galgut.

http://www.nytimes.com/2003/10/15/bo...partner=GOOGLE