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As opposed to Where Do Deer Shop, Part 1

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On the subject of Tatoos

http://www.isoprophlex.com/pages/popup/snl_tattoo.php

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The "wretched mess" part is pretty funny.

In all seriousness, though, the lotto is usually [at least near me] played by those that can least afford it and that makes me sad and makes me annoyed at the same time. It is always that poor asshole that looks like he doesn't have two dimes to rub together buying 50 quick picks....it is an addiction.

And they all do go to AC with their vouchers and coupons for free lunches. Gambling is a very sad addiction.

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A receptionist at a firm where I used to work spent at least $100/week on lotto tickets. I'd say that she was addicted. Or overpaid.

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Gambling = sad addiction.
Internet = happy addiction.

Where has str8 been, anyway?
 

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At last we completely agree.

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Gambling = giddy ecstatic addiction if you win.

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It's not objectively "logical" to say that a man standing up for a woman is implying that she is incapable of standing.

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Might we consider leaving this thread lying where it is, safely ensconsed in yesterday? Not picking it up and yanking on it?

Yes, pot/kettle.

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The tourists linked arm-in-arm in a daisy chain a-la Ferris Bueller 4 across, oblivious to the rest of pedestrians, walking slow as molasses with their necks jerking up in synchronization at the sky scrapers deserve a loud reality check in the form of "excuse ME!!" or "MOVE!!!" if I am feeling really particularly nasty. If I am feeling "agressive pedestrian" I'll sort of body check past them....How can you be so clueless? you are surrounded by a teeming mass of people walking at a fast pace, and your fat assed white socked fanny packed slobboness galumps along, blissfully unaware that time is money and we've GOTTA GO.

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How long can we drag this out? If we really want to piss people off, maybe until Friday. Are you up to the task?

I'll go first.

Why else is he getting up? (aside from the "it's just good manners" because that is circular reasoning, and ignores the underlying context and evolution of "manners").

a. Because women of a certain social class have historically been treated superficially as delicate flowers and so a practice of making a show in public of catering to their every need became customary?

b. Because she is really really tough and he is so intimidated by her that he gets up so as not to incite her rage?

c. Because he just farted and wants to stand up so by the time she sits down others will think it was actually her who did it?


I could drag this out more, but I'm saving up some for Wednesday and Thursday.

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Yes, sorry. GWNC, I see you responded so I'll let you have the last word. Enjoy!

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I like when men stand up to shake my hand or when you enter the room. It is polite form of customary courtesy that makes a woman feel special and feminine.

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No!! Well, thank you. This has been fun.

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I like to stand up when a women enters the room as a subtle signal that she may drop to her knees before me and commence the unsolicted fellatio.

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I have been to the Big Apple on one or maybe two occasions, and I have not encountered this problem, despite the near constant-whining by New Yorkers about it. Part of me thinks that New Yorkers are not really as plagued by packs of camera-toting, puffy-faced, matching-pastel-sweatsuit-wearing tourists from the Heartland speaking in their quaint non-New Yorker drawls and bumbling about the city like half-wit rubes as they say they are. Part of me thinks that New Yorkers like to perpetuate this stereotype so that, by contrast, all New Yorkers appear to be impossibly attractive, svelte, and fashionable.

But Thurgreed has proven this to be false.

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How come no one ever asks me why I'm so bitter? Maybe I have a bad dating history. It's like no one even cares.

TM

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Didn't a certain someone teach us that it's because you don't accept your station in life?

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No. It really didn't.

TM

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You bring up a great point. Compared to them, middle aged, wrinkly white women, fat, out of shape, polyester clad, permed hair 80's glasses wearing rubes, I am comparatively thin, stylish and attractive. That is what I compare myself against all those prematurely old looking middle aged frumps. Compared to them, I am damn hot. Compared to a hot 20 something? not so much.
eh

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Given that your comparisons of yourself to others cancel each another out, why not save time and stop doing it altogether?

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Translation: I concede because I am wrong. Enjoy!

TM

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I did not bring up that point, nor do I think it is great.

My point is that the myth of the swarming hordes of blubbery, shorts-with-black-socks-and-sneakers-wearing rubes has been created to deal with the huge self-esteem problem that is Manhattan. My other point, which I did not make before, is that when I visit New York, I too am a tourist from flyover land. But I do not wander the city clad in ill-fitting polyester and 80s glasses. In fact, I am prettier, hipper, and more stylish than you are. Especially prettier.

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Untrue. New Yorkers who are in the way are doing so purposefully because they are in a bad mood and want a confrontation. They are just as fucking annoying as the clueless half-wit rubes from the "heartland." But you don't encounter them as often.

Yes. I am merely possibly attractive, svelte and fashionable.

TM

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Perhaps a non-continuous stream can't conduct electricity, ut a continuous stream can. When I was in LS, my Crim prof's son was killed doing exactly that. What a dumbass.

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Do too. And I don't spit in it either.

TM

Weirdness
 

I've been on the internet for over a decade now, in various communities. And it's always, always weird when someone I "know" dies.

I only met the guy once, but he seemed nice enough, but we sort of passed each other in our participation in that community. I was pretty much gone by the time he got to the scene. The on-board eulogies are very touching though.

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Yep. Compared to the absolute ugliest fat people in the world, you are better than average. I'll give you that. Great way to think about it.

TM

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Bald and grey is just fine for many people, thank you very fucking much. Ask Sean Connery.

And Tommy Bahama is just hawaiian shirts for men with more money than taste. Ever since he retired and is spending most of his time in Hilton Head, my father seems to be almost incapable of wearing anything other than the most garish Tommy Bahama shirts he can find. The man looks ridiculous.

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Gee. Thanks. It is my birthday soon, was that my gift? One of the partners in the elevator told me I was beautiful. I guess that is a gift too.

p.s. The vast majority of both NYers and those middle america types are aging wrinkled boomers that need a makeover. that is who I compare myself with and yes I look better.

Re: TaxWonk:

Come on cut me some slack that was a bad example. In many instances bald and grey is fine. The hawaiian shirts hurt my eyes, tho.

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No, TM. I ended it because the back and forth was boring, and I just don't care that much. But you just keep at it, if you need it that bad.

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Was there a group of Ugly Unkempt Fatties for the Clogging Up of American Sidewalks on the elevator with you guys?

TM

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Yes, at blackjack. I can't stand lottery and the poker stuff takes way way too much attention span for a person like me...

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Nope. Me, and two partners.

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I do. I need for you to get your ass handed to you as often as possible. Although I don't think you have any control over it, please don't stop.

TM

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It's because none of us like you.

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Right. My bad. They hold their meetings on the sidewalk outside your building.

TM

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I assume your firm does not practice employment law.

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You cut me deep, Shrek.

TM