Rita's XIV: The Last DJ

[Gilda Dent]

I haven't seen an episode of South Park in . . . well probably this century. I don't hate it, it just doesn't do anything for me.

On the other hand, I'd kill for Daria season sets, with the movies included at the appropriate spots.

Oh, and dogs don't purr. Advantage: Cats.

[howyadoin]

Oh, and dogs don't purr. Advantage: Cats.Our old cat Sammy had a bit of a cleft palette. When he'd purr - which was all the time, when he wasn't outside kickin' asses and takin' names - it had a squeak to it.

(Not as bad as the dog in Snatch, though.)

[howyadoin]

I guess we're done asking the opposite sex.

[howyadoin]

We oughta have an "ask the same sex" thread:

"Hey guys, how come I think about tits so much?"

[Brian Cronin]

Yeah, I was happy letting it fade away on its own - but that apparently was not going to happen.

-Brian

[howyadoin]

Yeah, I was happy letting it fade away on its own - but that apparently was not going to happen.Ah, the endless mysteries of romance...

[Spike-X]

re: BSG.

I've finished Season 2.

Initial prediction - they're fucked!

[Paul McEnery]

http://parkwayreststop.blogspot.com/booze.jpg
Wait a sec.

You got a 21 year port wood Balvenie?

What are flights to Vancouver these days?

[howyadoin]

Wait a sec.

You got a 21 year port wood Balvenie?

What are flights to Vancouver these days?Sorry, that's just a random photo I googled up.

And besides, we have to boil all our water these days. Wait till things are more livable.

[Valmore]

We oughta have an "ask the same sex" thread:

"Hey guys, how come I think about tits so much?"

I'd answer that, but I'm too busy thinking about boobies.

[Brian Cronin]

Hehe...you know what's funny?

Doing paperwork when you are super sleepy - you make such...interesting decisions. :)

But that is always saved by the most glorious word in the English language - "Draft." :D

-Brian

[DarkBlade]

If you like egg nog, avoid the egg nog milkshake from McDonalds. It's nasty.

[Brian Cronin]

Just the name sounds nasty.

A McDonalds egg nog milkshake!?

Yikes.

-Brian

[Merey]

I heard McDonald milkshakes are made with formaldehyde. I never looked into it, but I wouldn't be surprised if it's true.

[Gingold]

I love the McDonald's eggnog shakes. They're delicious. This is a fact.

[Puma]

Can a cat open a door with its paws? Yeah, dogs rule.

Yes. Pantera and Precious both could open doors and Fergus can get into any closet in the house, closed door or not.

[Puma]

A pug is not a dog.

Having grown up with pugs I can honestly say that pugs are just low IQ cats in dog suits.

But they are cute.

[Brian Cronin]

Check it out - William Shatner's "Common People." (http://download.yousendit.com/A3B8297A7D9B9CD1)

It is awesome-tastic.

-Brian

[K'Nort]

Tilly has about 300% more cuteness, 4 times more tailwagging, with about 20% of the fur and almost no clawy bits to speak of.

http://pa.xanga.com/a3/57/a3570275997eedbb374668cba52b7de06390893.jpg

She also looks like she was chasing a car that stopped abruptly.

[Valmore]

Sorry, still too busy thinking about boobies to answer any questions.

[K'Nort]

Prepare for your house to smell, fur to coat everything (including your food), and have no guests.

I say this as someone who lived with six cats in a house.

You lived with my ex? How did I miss this?

[K'Nort]

Yeah, I was happy letting it fade away on its own - but that apparently was not going to happen.

-Brian

Not protesting, but I thought that thread did remarkably well. Compared to others in the past along the same lines.

Then again, I know I missed a lot of things because they were deleted.

[K'Nort]

Check it out - William Shatner's "Common People." (http://download.yousendit.com/A3B8297A7D9B9CD1)

It is awesome-tastic.

-Brian

Die. Die now.

That's one of my all-time favourite songs and the bastard massacres it.

[Brian Cronin]

Not protesting, but I thought that thread did remarkably well.

Because I wouldn't let it be overrun, so I deleted like crazy - but yeah, basically, I agree with you.

There was a lot of good stuff in that thread. Perhaps not proportionally, but there was still a lot of good stuff.

-Brian

[Valmore]

I dunno, it kind of died at the end when all it was talking about was how women taste like in their nether regions and what colors they should dye their pubes.

[Tadhg]

Die. Die now.

That's one of my all-time favourite songs and the bastard massacres it.

How can you not love it?

[Gingold]

So there used to be two stations in Philly that competed with each other to be the first to start playing Christmas music round the clock. Last year they ended up starting on Halloween. This year, there was some relief because one of the stations got bought out and changed format, so the Christmas craziness wasn't slated to begin until the day before Thanksgiving. But apparently some Delaware station started its Christmas music this morning, so the Philly station followed suit as soon as they found out. My wife thinks this is the most wonderful thing ever. Me, not so much.

[Tadhg]

So there used to be two stations in Philly that competed with each other to be the first to start playing Christmas music round the clock. Last year they ended up starting on Halloween. This year, there was some relief because one of the stations got bought out and changed format, so the Christmas craziness wasn't slated to begin until the day before Thanksgiving. But apparently some Delaware station started its Christmas music this morning, so the Philly station followed suit as soon as they found out. My wife thinks this is the most wonderful thing ever. Me, not so much.

Christmas season is when I'm most thankful for my iPod.

[Brian Cronin]

I'm afraid Trix and I have to hate you now, Kristen.

-Brian

[Valmore]

I'm afraid Trix and I have to hate you now, Kristen.

-Brian

Oh give it up - you don't hate anyone.

[K'Nort]

Last year I was going to put some Christmas music on my iPod after Thanksgiving but then realized I just didn't care. We play it nonstop while I'm home and that's plenty. Mostly Mannheim Steamroller, Louis Armstrong, and Jimmy Buffett.


Tech question: Leaving aside whether it's an evil inadequate product, how do I get an Internet Explorer icon back? Somehow related (I guess) to all the new software I installed last night, my computer thinks I don't have IE any longer. Fortunately, I had a couple links to specific sites saved on my desktop, and I can get online via them, but I'd just like the icon down in the taskbar back.

[K'Nort]

I'm afraid Trix and I have to hate you now, Kristen.

-Brian

Philistines.

Were you not already Pulp fans? That's the only justification I can find here.

[Valmore]

If you're not playing Burl Ives, you're not playing Christmas music.

Instead of "Smoke on the Water" people should heckle cover bands by asking them to play "Silver and Gold."

[Tadhg]

Philistines.

Were you not already Pulp fans? That's the only justification I can find here.

There is no need for justification, it's just an excellently made rendition. And I do like Pulp. But Shatner's entire album rules.

[Brian Cronin]

Philistines.

Were you not already Pulp fans? That's the only justification I can find here.

William Shatner is awesome.

Pulp's original version is fine, too.

-Brian

[Tadhg]

Pulp's original version is fine, too.

-Brian

You're nothing if not magnanimous

[Tadhg]

William Shatner is awesome.


I Can't Get Behind That is a better track than Common People though.

[Brian Cronin]

I Can't Get Behind That is a better track than Common People though.

Perhaps if you've suffered a blow to the head just before listening to them both.

"I Can't Get Behind That" is a fine track, though.

-Brian

[Tadhg]

Perhaps if you've suffered a blow to the head just before listening to them both.

"I Can't Get Behind That" is a fine track, though.

-Brian

It's frenetic, self-effacing, smart, funny, AND has Henry Rollins. It, therefore, is the greater track.

[Brian Cronin]

It's frenetic, self-effacing, smart, funny, AND has Henry Rollins. It, therefore, is the greater track.

I've never heard "It has Henry Rollins in it" used as a selling point of a song.

You have horribly failed in arguing in favor of it.

-Brian

[K'Nort]

I've never heard "It has Henry Rollins in it" used as a selling point of a song.

You have horribly failed in arguing in favor of it.

-Brian

You can't be dissing Henry Rollins.

[Tadhg]

I've never heard "It has Henry Rollins in it" used as a selling point of a song.

You have horribly failed in arguing in favor of it.

-Brian

I'm really surprised that you're not ga-ga over "That's Me Trying"

[Brian Cronin]

I'm really surprised that you're not ga-ga over "That's Me Trying"

By the by, while we're on Shatner and Folds, "In Love" is transplendent.

-Brian

[Tadhg]

You can't be dissing Henry Rollins.

What can you say? Brian while often right, like with the greatness of Shatner's "Common People" is often a moron with limited taste and refinement.

[Tadhg]

By the by, while we're on Shatner and Folds, "In Love" is transplendent.

-Brian

I am not familiar with "In Love", sorry.

[Brian Cronin]

What can you say? Brian while often right, like with the greatness of Shatner's "Common People" is often a moron with limited taste and refinement.

Because I do not appreciate the refined genius of a British dude in a scarf traveling through time in a phone booth.

-Brian

[Brian Cronin]

I am not familiar with "In Love", sorry.

I will YouSendIt, so all can enjoy!!

-Brian

[Tadhg]

Because I do not appreciate the refined genius of a British dude in a scarf traveling through time in a phone booth.

-Brian

Why must you be such a dickweed?

[Brian Cronin]

Why must you be such a dickweed?

Same way you get to Carnegie Hall - practice, practice, practice.

-Brian

[Brian Cronin]

Oh, I just found the coolest YouTube video - someone put a bunch of Kate clips from Lost to the song "Kate" by Ben Folds Five.

Super cool.

-Brian

[Brian Cronin]

I also apologize to Mr. Rollins.

He was an innocent bystander caught in the crossfire.

-Brian

[Puma]

I want this work day to end.

[Tadhg]

Same way you get to Carnegie Hall - practice, practice, practice.

-Brian

You know who should do a cover of Common People? Andre Benjamin as Cupid Valentino.

[Brian Cronin]

You know who should do a cover of Common People? Andre Benjamin as Cupid Valentino.

That would rule so much.

Ooooh...I saw the trailer for Dream Girls, and all I could think was "Why isn't Andre Benjamin starring in this movie instead of Eddie Murphy?!?"

-Brian

[Tadhg]

That would rule so much.

Ooooh...I saw the trailer for Dream Girls, and all I could think was "Why isn't Andre Benjamin starring in this movie instead of Eddie Murphy?!?"

-Brian

That would have ruled as well, but I imagine it's because the dude is doing a standard fuckton of projects. An HBO movie with Big Boi, another movie, Class of 3000, he's in Charlotte's Web, and I don't know what else.

[Puma]

I need this sign at my house.

http://staff.washington.edu/jtting/photo_galleries/Attack%20Cat.jpg

[Brian Cronin]

It must suck for him to feel like he has to keep holding Big Boi's hand.

-Brian

[K'Nort]

Somehow I'm craving KFC. Which I eat less than annually. It's only a 10 minute walk and I think it's mid-30s so that's fine. It's bad for me though. Hopefully it will go away.

I get the feeling I've given myself permission to do nothing today.

No one has answered the IE question.

Oh crap, I also need to reinstall the webcam since the microphone doesn't work. Mine. Gus's works fine.

[Brian Cronin]

I know less about Internet Explorer than Trix knows about good television, so sorry, Kristen.

-Brian

[Brian Cronin]

"In Love" (http://download.yousendit.com/94054BE25834D717)

Probably better than "Common People," even.

-Brian

[Tadhg]

I know less about Internet Explorer than Trix knows about good television, so sorry, Kristen.

-Brian

Get back to me when DEK finally gives you a reacharound.

As to Internet Explorer in the taskbar, can you right click in the taskbar, uncheck "Lock The taskbar" and then drag an icon onto it?

[Brian Cronin]

Get back to me when DEK finally gives you a reacharound.

As to Internet Explorer in the taskbar, can you right click in the taskbar, uncheck "Lock The taskbar" and then drag an icon onto it?

It really fails when you rip on me with a creator you like.

-Brian

[Tadhg]

It must suck for him to feel like he has to keep holding Big Boi's hand.

-Brian

Well Big Boi is talking about a mayoral run, so I imagine that'd free Andre to stretch his wings a bit.

[Tadhg]

It really fails when you rip on me with a creator you like.

-Brian

Logic has never been my strong suit.

[Jeff Brady]

"I Can't Get Behind That" is a fine track, though.

It's a good track, but Henry's story of how he got roped into recording it is funnier. Check out his Talk is Cheap vol 4 spoken word album.

[K'Nort]

As to Internet Explorer in the taskbar, can you right click in the taskbar, uncheck "Lock The taskbar" and then drag an icon onto it?

The taskbar isn't locked now; that's probably how I lost the icon in the first place.

The real question (embarassing as it is) is where do I get the icon? IE isn't in my Program Files any longer either.

[Tadhg]

The taskbar isn't locked now; that's probably how I lost the icon in the first place.

The real question (embarassing as it is) is where do I get the icon? IE isn't in my Program Files any longer either.


I'm going from memory(!) since I'm on a Mac, but I'm pretty sure you can right-click on the desktop, select properties, click the "Desktop" Tab, click the "Customize Desktop" button and check the box for Internet Explorer, that'll put an icon on your desktop that you can then drag to the taskbar.

[Tadhg]

I hope Army beats Notre Dame, so I can goto the place that serves Irish Carbomb Sundaes for Dinner tonight.

[K'Nort]

I'm going from memory(!) since I'm on a Mac, but I'm pretty sure you can right-click on the desktop, select properties, click the "Desktop" Tab, click the "Customize Desktop" button and check the box for Internet Explorer, that'll put an icon on your desktop that you can then drag to the taskbar.

Yay!

I wonder why it was unchecked.

Thanks muchly!

[Jack Zodiac]

The latest South Park was high-larious.

I like it when they do an episode that blatantly parodies some of the shittiest Eighties and early Nineties movies ever. The "movie narrator" following him everywhere with the turntable was great.

[Jack Zodiac]

If you like egg nog, avoid the egg nog milkshake from McDonalds. It's nasty.

Sweet, I just threw up in my mouth a little. That sounds even more disgusting than an eggnog latté or an eggnog frappuccino.

[Jack Zodiac]

I heard McDonald milkshakes are made with formaldehyde. I never looked into it, but I wouldn't be surprised if it's true.

Is that what makes their chocolate milkshakes kick the shit out of Burger King's? 'Cause if so, I gotta' get me a bottle of formaldehyde!

[Jack Zodiac]

What can you say? Brian while often right, like with the greatness of Shatner's "Common People" is often a moron with limited taste and refinement.

So you're saying... he needs to see "Jackass: The Movie." I concur!

[Jack Zodiac]

Somehow I'm craving KFC. Which I eat less than annually. It's only a 10 minute walk and I think it's mid-30s so that's fine. It's bad for me though. Hopefully it will go away.

Ninety-nine cent chicken sammiches. Who cares if their chickens have twelve wings and the meat's processed into mildly chicken-like shapes? That's twelve sammiches from one chicken for less than twelve bucks!

[Tadhg]

Ninety-nine cent chicken sammiches. Who cares if their chickens have twelve wings and the meat's processed into mildly chicken-like shapes? That's twelve sammiches from one chicken for less than twelve bucks!

99 cent? They're a 1.29 here now! UNFAIR!

[Michael P]

Oh, dear me. (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000IM15QI/)

[Gene M.]

Oh, dear me. (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000IM15QI/)
Wow. Just...wow.

[Jeff Brady]

Oh, dear me. (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000IM15QI/)

I thought, "that looks...odd." Then I checked the reviews just to see if I was on crack or not.

[Deathstroke]

I almost killed a game geek today. Annoying shit and his constant commentary "Oh Haaaayl No" and his dipshit laugh. And Beyotch. Just a constant stream on inanities.

[Deathstroke]

Good luck to him, then.

And hopefully Gaius Baltar will be anally raped with a white-hot fireplace poker.

Is there a group we can join for people in favor of this?

[Spike-X]

Oh, dear me. (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000IM15QI/)
Saw that on BoingBoing yesterday. It's up there with the Harry Potter vibrating broomstick on the "WTF?" kids' toy list.

[Deathstroke]

Sorry, still too busy thinking about boobies to answer any questions.

Why am I not surprised?

[Deathstroke]

If you're not playing Burl Ives, you're not playing Christmas music.

Instead of "Smoke on the Water" people should heckle cover bands by asking them to play "Silver and Gold."

And dress up as a snowman while doing it.

[DarkBlade]

Oh, dear me. (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000IM15QI/)
http://www.amazon.com/gp/discussionboard/discussion.html/ref=cm_rdp_st_rd/102-9850861-2373764?ie=UTF8&ASIN=B000IM22PG&store=yourstore&cdThread=Tx4PRMI8HZ5T0B&reviewID=R35XNVG4IZX0ZP&iid=B000IM22PG&displayType=ReviewDetail#wasThisHelpful

Comments are better on that one.

[Deathstroke]

Oh, dear me. (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000IM15QI/)

Guess that's the gift for the girls when they have everything else.

Did no one in marketing notice?

[howyadoin]

Afternoon, fuckers.

[Deathstroke]

Saw that on BoingBoing yesterday. It's up there with the Harry Potter vibrating broomstick on the "WTF?" kids' toy list.

On the plus side, its a toy you can guarantee they won't get sick of after 5 minutes of playing with it.

[Deathstroke]

How about the shining exemplary behavior exhibited by the idiots in line for Playstation yesterday.

Thanks for living up to society's expectations.

[TheTen-EyedMan]

How about the shining exemplary behavior exhibited by the idiots in line for Playstation yesterday.

Thanks for living up to society's expectations.

Yay for commerce.

[howyadoin]

You can't be dissing Henry Rollins.I'm shocked and appalled.

[K'Nort]

Yay for commerce.

I think it's possible to expect people to not shoot each other over toys without qualifying as a Communist.

[howyadoin]

I'm going from memory(!) since I'm on a Mac, but I'm pretty sure you can right-click on the desktop, select properties, click the "Desktop" Tab, click the "Customize Desktop" button and check the box for Internet Explorer, that'll put an icon on your desktop that you can then drag to the taskbar.PCs don't have an Applications folder?

[Jeff Brady]

PCs don't have an Applications folder?

They do, but it's called "Programs."

[Merey]

Is that what makes their chocolate milkshakes kick the shit out of Burger King's? 'Cause if so, I gotta' get me a bottle of formaldehyde!

Okay, after digging a bit it's aparently an urban legend, but according to this (http://www.guardian.co.uk/food/Story/0,,1759910,00.html)
Guardian article Burger King's milkshakes are (not surprisingly) sketchy. Here are the ingredients to the artificial strawberry flavor in their strawberry milkshake:


amyl acetate, amyl butyrate, amyl valerate, anethol, anisyl formate, benzyl acetate, benzyl isobutyrate, butyric acid, cinnamyl isobutyrate, cinnamyl valerate, cognac essential oil, diacetyl, dipropyl ketone, ethyl butyrate, ethyl cinnamate, ethyl heptanoate, ethyl heptylate, ethyl lactate, ethyl methylphenylglycidate, ethyl nitrate, ethyl propionate, ethyl valerate, heliotropin, hydroxyphrenyl- 2-butanone (10% solution in alcohol), ionone, isobutyl anthranilate, isobutyl butyrate, lemon essential oil, maltol, 4-methylacetophenone, methyl anthranilate, methyl benzoate, methyl cinnamate, methyl heptine carbonate, methyl naphthyl ketone, methyl salicylate, mint essential oil, neroli essential oil, nerolin, neryl isobutyrate, orris butter, phenethyl alcohol, rose, rum ether, undecalactone, vanillin and solvent.

Mmmm... YUM!

Oh well, I guess we'll have to stick to delicious aspartame for our formaldehyde fill.

[Gene M.]

Go to a fund raising soiree or eat a steak, get drunk on my couch, watch Star Trek and reread Union Jack #3? What's everyone think?

[K'Nort]

Yeah, artificially flavoured anything is just.... scary. I think Jeffrey Steingarten did a piece on that once. And the worst part is that they really can make those chemicals -- and nothing but chemicals -- taste better than the real thing. And indistinguishable even to experts. Truffles (the fungus) were used as an example.

[Merey]

What's the charity/organization?

[Brian Cronin]

Excellent question.

If it's a fundraiser to get Santorum some cash now that he's out of office, I would recommend skipping it.

-Brian

[Gene M.]

What's the charity/organization?
It's for my school's art and literature journal. They're not exactly hurting.

[Merey]

Yeah, artificially flavoured anything is just.... scary. I think Jeffrey Steingarten did a piece on that once. And the worst part is that they really can make those chemicals -- and nothing but chemicals -- taste better than the real thing. And indistinguishable even to experts. Truffles (the fungus) were used as an example.

That is scary. I'm trying to go completely organic, but it's definitely a difficult undertaking. You have to unlearn many eating habits, plus it's damn expensive.

I just figure that my great grandmother subsisted on an almost artificial-free diet for 104 years and it was a very healthy 104 years, so there must be something to it, right? This is where my inner hippy and hypochondriac meet.

[Brian Cronin]

It's for my school's art and literature journal. They're not exactly hurting.

Art and literature journals are always flush with cash - screw them!

-Brian

[Merey]

And I'm assuming the people you'd see at the fundraiser are folks you see almost every day at school, right? If so, I'd stay home because that sounds like a perfect evening to me.

[Gene M.]

Art and literature journals are always flush with cash - screw them!

-Brian
I like the way you think. Plus, they didn't accept any of my submissions, so really, fuck those guys.

[Brian Cronin]

By the by, Union Jack #3 was pretty awesome, wasn't it?

-Brian

[i_mmmchocolate]

Will there be free food at this fund raising event?

[i_mmmchocolate]

What's with people now ending sentences with 'by the by', by the by.

[Gene M.]

And I'm assuming the people you'd see at the fundraiser are folks you see almost every day at school, right? If so, I'd stay home because that sounds like a perfect evening to me.
That's another thing that's factoring into the decision. Nobody in my department knows how to leave their work in the studio. If I go, it'll be a Saturday night full of people biching and gossiping about how they don't think their professors like them. It gets kinda old after a while.

[Brian Cronin]

What's with people now ending sentences with 'by the by', by the by.

I opened the sentence with it!

Opening sentences with it RULES!

-Brian

[Gene M.]

By the by, Union Jack #3 was pretty awesome, wasn't it?

-Brian
Marvel really needs to make Union Jack an ongoing. It's one of the best books they're putting out right now.

[i_mmmchocolate]

Whoops!

I should've omitted that bit.

[Merey]

And I'm assuming the people you'd see at the fundraiser are folks you see almost every day at school, right? If so, I'd stay home because that sounds like a perfect evening to me.

Man, I hate my avatar. Screw it, I'm dropping out of the contest. Valerie Plame stare is too creepy. I mean, I'm sure she's a fine woman and all, but her stare is unsettling. Plus, she looks a bit like my Dad's wife.

[Brian Cronin]

Will there be free food at this fund raising event?

Hmmm...hors d' oeuvres.

I was promised a dinner of hors d' oeuvres the other night - but it didn't materialize.

-Brian

[Gene M.]

Will there be free food at this fund raising event?
Yeah, but it's usually just cheese trays and fruit platters and whatnot. Nothing worth driving 20 miles for.

[Brian Cronin]

Marvel really needs to make Union Jack an ongoing. It's one of th ebest books they're putting out right now.

I dunno if I'd go that far.

I'd just as soon just seem them put Gage on another book. I think it's him, not the character.

-Brian

[Jack Zodiac]

99 cent? They're a 1.29 here now! UNFAIR!

Where do you live, Canadia? Poor bastard.

[Gingold]

Hmmm...hors d' oeuvres.

I was promised a dinner of hors d' oeuvres the other night - but it didn't materialize.

-Brian

I had more hors d'oeuvres than I knew what to do with at this thing the other night. Little crab cakes, melted feta cheese balls, shrimp wrapped in bacon, mushroom quesadillas, beef in flaky pastry, chicken salad on celery...it was heavenly.

[Jack Zodiac]

Oh, dear me. (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000IM15QI/)

Hawt. I'm getting that for my neighbor's five year old kid. He'll love it.

[Gene M.]

I dunno if I'd go that far.

I'd just as soon just seem them put Gage on another book. I think it's him, not the character.

-Brian
I would. I like Union Jack, and I like Gage writing him. It's packed with balls to the wall action and solid character moments. It's pretty much everything I look for in a straightforward superhero book.

[K'Nort]

That is scary. I'm trying to go completely organic, but it's definitely a difficult undertaking. You have to unlearn many eating habits, plus it's damn expensive.

I just figure that my great grandmother subsisted on an almost artificial-free diet for 104 years and it was a very healthy 104 years, so there must be something to it, right? This is where my inner hippy and hypochondriac meet.

One thing I've realized is that you don't have to go all the way to organic, which is expensive and sometimes inconvenient. (Especially outside of major metro areas.) Just avoiding processed in general makes a huge difference. Cooking from scratch. Not microwaving. (Not to say the radiation is bad but the fact that microwave meals tend to have more chemicals.) And with all that, you save money in the long run. And planning ahead means you don't have much of an extra time commitment either. Make a big batch of something and eat it all week. Provided you can stand leftovers. Not everyone does.

[Brian Cronin]

I would. I like Union Jack, and I like Gage writing him. It's packed with balls to the wall action and solid character moments. It's pretty much everything I look for in a straightforward superhero book.

I dunno how solid the character moments are.

Like the government intentionally alerting only the rich people?

Or the exchanges between Sabra and Arabian Knight? It was basically, "I hate you, Jew!" "I hate you, Ay-rab!"

-Brian

[Jack Zodiac]

Okay, after digging a bit it's aparently an urban legend, but according to this (http://www.guardian.co.uk/food/Story/0,,1759910,00.html)
Guardian article Burger King's milkshakes are (not surprisingly) sketchy. Here are the ingredients to the artificial strawberry flavor in their strawberry milkshake:

amyl acetate, amyl butyrate, amyl valerate, anethol, anisyl formate, benzyl acetate, benzyl isobutyrate, butyric acid, cinnamyl isobutyrate, cinnamyl valerate, cognac essential oil, diacetyl, dipropyl ketone, ethyl butyrate, ethyl cinnamate, ethyl heptanoate, ethyl heptylate, ethyl lactate, ethyl methylphenylglycidate, ethyl nitrate, ethyl propionate, ethyl valerate, heliotropin, hydroxyphrenyl- 2-butanone (10% solution in alcohol), ionone, isobutyl anthranilate, isobutyl butyrate, lemon essential oil, maltol, 4-methylacetophenone, methyl anthranilate, methyl benzoate, methyl cinnamate, methyl heptine carbonate, methyl naphthyl ketone, methyl salicylate, mint essential oil, neroli essential oil, nerolin, neryl isobutyrate, orris butter, phenethyl alcohol, rose, rum ether, undecalactone, vanillin and solvent.


Mmmm... YUM!

Oh well, I guess we'll have to stick to delicious aspartame for our formaldehyde fill.

Methyl naphthyl ketone!? I love that shit! Thanks, Merey!

And quit givin' Splenda such a hard time. A little formaldehyde never killed anyone.

[Merey]

Hmmm...hors d' oeuvres.

I was promised a dinner of hors d' oeuvres the other night - but it didn't materialize.

-Brian


Really? I wonder who would have been stupid enough to promise that.

[K'Nort]

Hmmm...hors d' oeuvres.

I was promised a dinner of hors d' oeuvres the other night - but it didn't materialize.

-Brian

Those are the best kinds of meals.

That's why I loved tapas getting big. Well, than and Spanish food rocks. Saffron! Sausage! Peppers!

But in general, I like going to restaurants and getting lots of appetizers. Not everyone gets into that though.

[Jack Zodiac]

Go to a fund raising soiree or eat a steak, get drunk on my couch, watch Star Trek and reread Union Jack #3? What's everyone think?

Will there be free food at said soiree? And if so, will said food be better than a steak? These are very important variable to take into consideration.

[Jack Zodiac]

Will there be free food at this fund raising event?

See? Lena asks the important questions. Also, if not, and if they really did fuck ya' over, then skip it. Steak and "Star Trek," not that's a night!

[K'Nort]

Marvel really needs to make Union Jack an ongoing. It's one of the best books they're putting out right now.

But is it as good as Jack Staff? I bet not.

[howyadoin]

Yeah, but it's usually just cheese trays and fruit platters and whatnot. Nothing worth driving 20 miles for.20 miles?

Fuck that.

[Jack Zodiac]

Marvel really needs to make Union Jack an ongoing. It's one of the best books they're putting out right now.

Which puts it in a very limited class of... oh, about four books. :p

[Gene M.]

I dunno how solid the character moments are.

Like the government intentionally alerting only the rich people?

Or the exchanges between Sabra and Arabian Knight? It was basically, "I hate you, Jew!" "I hate you, Ay-rab!"

-Brian
I think they're solid enough that they could be built upon if the series was expanded past four issues. In the limited space Gage has to work with, I think he's set up some stuff that could be used to expand the characters in any future appearances. Laying the foundation, so to speak.

[Brian Cronin]

Oh lordy, Jack Staff was all kinds of good this week.

-Brian

[Jack Zodiac]

Man, I hate my avatar. Screw it, I'm dropping out of the contest. Valerie Plame stare is too creepy. I mean, I'm sure she's a fine woman and all, but her stare is unsettling. Plus, she looks a bit like my Dad's wife.

So you went from a creept stare to no stare at all. I likes the way you thinks!

[Brian Cronin]

I think they're solid enough that they could be built upon if the series was expanded past four issues. In the limited space Gage has to work with, I think he's set up some stuff that could be used to expand the characters in any future appearances. Laying the foundation, so to speak.

Very clever foundation ;) - "Check it out, the Israeli and the Arab don't like each other!"

-Brian

[K'Nort]

Oh lordy, Jack Staff was all kinds of good this week.

-Brian

Shut up! I haven't gotten my copy yet!

[Brian Cronin]

Shut up! I haven't gotten my copy yet!

Yes, because "it was all kinds of good" was totally spoiler-filled. ;)

-Brian

[Merey]

Methyl naphthyl ketone!? I love that shit! Thanks, Merey!


Any time, Jack!


And quit givin' Splenda such a hard time. A little formaldehyde never killed anyone.

True. And what not a better way to start pre-preserving those organs.

[Gene M.]

Very clever foundation ;) - "Check it out, the Israeli and the Arab don't like each other!"

-Brian
Eh. You gotta start somewhere. If the book started out with everything being a big lovefest between Sabra and Arabian Knight it might have felt forced (even moreso than how they're bein characterized now) and wouldn't have given the relationship between the two anywhere to go. They way they are now, it leaves open the door to show the two working through their differences to develop a mutual respect for each other, as well as presenting the possiblity for stories that if written carefully and not in a hamfisted manner, could serve as social commentary.

[Stellar]

Anybody here like Sarah Mclachlan?

[K'Nort]

Yes, because "it was all kinds of good" was totally spoiler-filled. ;)

I'm being proactive.

And jealous.

And petulant.

[Brian Cronin]

I'm being proactive.

And jealous.

And petulant.

I approve of all three emotions!

-Brian

[Gene M.]

I second that emotion.

[howyadoin]

Anybody here like Sarah Mclachlan?"Like"?

I'm in love with her.

[Stellar]

What about her music?

[Brian Cronin]

I like that one really girly song she did for the soundtrack to Brothers McMullen.

"I will Remember You," right?

-Brian

[howyadoin]

What about her music?There's music?






But seriously, I only know a few songs, and it's mostly her older stuff - "Vox", "Path of Thorns", stuff like that.

[Puma]

What about her music?

I enjoy it immensely: she has a wonderfully emotive voice.

[Stellar]

You should check out her Afterglow album. It's the one before Wintersong (her latest) and has more piano than guitar on it. It's quite soothing.

[Elegance Liberty]

The artists jam at the LCS store was awesome. =] There was ALOT of people and they were like... so much better than me. They also talked alot about the new 'Ant-Man' series, which gives me the idea Phil Hester (the artist?) is a local guy. Which would be cool.

Anyhow, there isn't one next month, but I'd love to go to another one of these next time. And I wanna do a practice sequential and get some input too. =]

But now, my final need to be finished.

[howyadoin]

You should check out her Afterglow album. It's the one before Wintersong (her latest) and has more piano than guitar on it. It's quite soothing.All I know is, she's one of the most gorgeous women I've ever seen. She's really tiny, but her presence is pretty overwhelming.

Oh, and check out that "Vox" tune if you haven't already.

[K'Nort]

I'm working on my Previews order right now, and I have to say I'm getting really sick of all the gorefest books. Zombies, serial killers, etc.

[Stellar]

All I know is, she's one of the most gorgeous women I've ever seen. She's really tiny, but her presence is pretty overwhelming.

Oh, and check out that "Vox" tune if you haven't already.

I'll check it out. Her oldest song I know is 'I will remember you.' It's still played at most high school and college graduations.

[Chris Nowlin]

I'm working on my Previews order right now, and I have to say I'm getting really sick of all the gorefest books. Zombies, serial killers, etc.


You're not talking about Walking Dead I hope? (Not quite a gorefest, but there are zombies)

[Puma]

I'm working on my Previews order right now, and I have to say I'm getting really sick of all the gorefest books. Zombies, serial killers, etc.

I've been working on an order for the library and must agree, the gorefest titles are a bit much.

[K'Nort]

You're not talking about Walking Dead I hope? (Not quite a gorefest, but there are zombies)

Actually, I love Walking Dead. I've been getting it since the first issue. Which is odd, because I don't like zombies. Or gore. But the characters and the plot twists make up for it.

But there are just way too many knock-offs right now. Plus all the Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Friday the 13th, etc.

[Tadhg]

This is my smallest month in forever, DMZ trade, Seven Soldiers Trade, Strontium Dog trade. I don't know what to do.

[Spike-X]

This is my smallest month in forever, DMZ trade, Seven Soldiers Trade, Strontium Dog trade. I don't know what to do.
Buy more comics?

[K'Nort]

This is my smallest month in forever, DMZ trade, Seven Soldiers Trade, Strontium Dog trade. I don't know what to do.

If I paid full-price for trades, I'd probably pick up the Mignola/Chaykin Fafhrd, It Rhymes With Lust, and the second Silver Age JSA collection.

[Tadhg]

Buy more comics?

But most of the stuff looks bad!

[Chris Nowlin]

Actually, I love Walking Dead. I've been getting it since the first issue. Which is odd, because I don't like zombies. Or gore. But the characters and the plot twists make up for it.

But there are just way too many knock-offs right now. Plus all the Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Friday the 13th, etc.


I was mainly being frivolous. I'm with you. I have no interest in gore and never got into zombies, but Walking Dead is just solid drama. I'm so happy it was recommended to me.

[Tadhg]

If I paid full-price for trades, I'd probably pick up the Mignola/Chaykin Fafhrd, It Rhymes With Lust, and the second Silver Age JSA collection.

Fafhrd, I missed. The other two, not so much interest in.

[K'Nort]

I just came across for a solicit for a random manga that has an arrow pointing to the appropriate spot on a character with an "F-cup breasts!"

[Puma]

http://www.mycathatesyou.com/images/cats/2003/04/boss.jpg

[howyadoin]

If I paid full-price for trades, I'd probably pick up the Mignola/Chaykin Fafhrd...I really should look for that sometime.

[K'Nort]

Holy Toledo. Even that Jason indy guy has a zombie book.

And IDW has zombie Nazis.

[Puma]

I love mycathatesyou.com

http://www.mycathatesyou.com/images/cats/2003/04/boo.jpg

[Brian Cronin]

Wow - that is crazy mean.

-Brian

[Puma]

he just looks like the Godfather of catdom

[kmeyers]

I love mycathatesyou.com

http://www.mycathatesyou.com/images/cats/2003/04/boo.jpg
Zombie cat.

[Valmore]

So you're saying... he needs to see "Jackass: The Movie." I concur!

No one needs to see "Jackass: The Movie" - ever.

[K'Nort]

Zombie cat.

Or Yoda cat.


Hi, K!

[Valmore]

Oh, dear me. (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000IM15QI/)

Panties off ... foreplay ... vagina!
Panties off ... foreplay ... vagina!
Panties off ... foreplay ... vagina!

Dora the Explorer teaches proper sexual etiquette video avaiable soon!

[kmeyers]

Or Yoda cat.


Hi, K!
I can definitely see that too.

Either way, that cat looks like it hasn't slept in about a year.

and hi, other K!

[howyadoin]

No one needs to see "Jackass: The Movie" - ever.How is that talentless fucking doofus becoming a star?

[kmeyers]

No one needs to see "Jackass: The Movie" - ever.
What about Jackass number 2: The Movie?

[howyadoin]

What about Jackass number 2: The Movie?Twice the stupidity, still no talent.

[tricksterpup]

Oh, dear me. (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000IM15QI/)
I just want to Know why you are looking for Dora the Explorer toys?? Its time you either explain this or just come out of closet.

[Gilda Dent]

Anybody here like Sarah Mclachlan?

"Angel" is in constant rotation.

[kmeyers]

Twice the stupidity, still no talent.
I thought it was pretty funny when Johnny Knoxville was on the Daily Show. Jon Stewart asked him which one of the Jackass crew he thought would be the first one to be killed.

[Paul McEnery]

"Angel" is in constant rotation.
Too warm and fuzzy for the likes of me.

But have you tried Joanna Newsom's new record yet. I'm thrilled to bits by it.

[Gilda Dent]

Too warm and fuzzy for the likes of me.

Either we have wildly different interpretations of that song or this is some well played deadpan irony.

But have you tried Joanna Newsom's new record yet. I'm thrilled to bits by it.

Not familiar with it.

[Spike-X]

have you tried Joanna Newsom's new record yet. I'm thrilled to bits by it.

Her music's interesting, but I can't get past that voice.

[Spike-X]

"Welsh Dragon Sausages have had to be renamed Welsh Dragon Pork Sausages, in case anyone buys them expecting them to be full of juicy dragon meat."

It's Political Correctness gone mad, people!!!

[Spike-X]

And does that mean baby food will have to be re-labelled? After all, I'm pretty sure it doesn't actually contain baby.

[Gilda Dent]

Her music's interesting, but I can't get past that voice.

I just sampled some on iTunes. The voice is a real turnoff.

[The Grand Beef]

Hmmm...what to do tonight.

1.) Just go to sleep now and call it a really early night.
2.) Play some FFX (I just started playing again a few days ago after like three years of not playing)
3.) Finish reading And The Ass Saw The Angel.
4.) Watch the second disk of Robot Chicken.

NOW...I can do any of these, BUT...whichever I choose, except #1, should I go get a 6 pack and get a buzz (I know I'm a lightweight). Do I feel like going to the store at 10 at night and spending 5 bucks on just beer?

Hmmm...decisions decisions.

And yes, these are my only options for this Saturday night. Its been just one of those days. Weeks.

~Beefy

[Puma]

My choices:
1) go to sleep? still a bit early at 7pm.
2)Watch televison? Hubby has the remote, I may get stuck with a show on the origins of the universe.
3) Read "The Sisters Grimm"?
4) Listen to "Thud!"?

man, my life is dull.

[DocAbsurd]

My choices:


Finish transcribing Thing 1's report.

Finish gluing the bark to the outside of Thing 1's longhouse model.

Finish sketching new character for an old group I'm reviving.

Write an overdue blog.


All 4 should be done tonite, especially since I'm working tomorrow. We've gotta be up early for mass and breakkies, but sleep is simply not an option. I've got house-cleaning to do but there's too much taking precedence right now.

Besides which, I've got a serious caffeine buzz building. I ain't letting it go to waste.




Doc 'Decisions, Decisions' Absurd

[Fish Sauce]

Mine:


Do my business essay which I will have to regurgitate in class tomorrow
Procrastinate on the internet
Procrastinate by playing guitar
Go eat something

[Jack Zodiac]

And does that mean baby food will have to be re-labelled? After all, I'm pretty sure it doesn't actually contain baby.

It doesn't!?

*spit!*

Well fuck that...

[Fish Sauce]

It doesn't!?

*spit!*

Well fuck that...

The other other white meat!

[Jack Zodiac]

NOW...I can do any of these, BUT...whichever I choose, except #1, should I go get a 6 pack and get a buzz (I know I'm a lightweight). Do I feel like going to the store at 10 at night and spending 5 bucks on just beer?

Five bucks on beer isn't bad. I can't drink piss water, so the stuff I usually buy is in the neighborhood of ten bucks for six bottles. Fifteen now that Stone's putting out their annual Oaked Arrogant Bastard.

[Jack Zodiac]

The other other white meat!

And by proxy, an incredibly fitting avatar!

[Jack Zodiac]

Procrastinate on the internet
Procrastinate by playing guitar


At least you procrastinate while doing stuff. I procrastinate by procrastinating. If I can't decide whether I should be posting, reading something, listening to something, watching something, playing something, or writing something, I just sit there and ponder doing any of those without actually doing anything.

I should get a fuckin' medal or something.

[Chris Nowlin]

It's Saturday night! None of you people are cool. I'm learning about Dungeons & Dragons and then I'm gonna go watch Oliver & Company (the Disney one)

[Jack Zodiac]

Oh yeah? You think you're so cool with your D&D and your Dinsey movies. I just got done eating shitty Mexican food and watching "MST3k." Take that!

[Tadhg]

I'm going out at midnight to the store to see about the wii, out of curiosity if nothing else. One store here had more people in line than units at 2:00 this afternoon, the same franchise store 8 miles away had no one inline at 10:30. I am quite confused.

[Gingold]

Wow. The orchestra is a lot better if you drink beforehand.

[Jack Zodiac]

Wow. The orchestra is a lot better if you drink beforehand.

Just remember...

Wow. The [blank] is a lot better if you drink beforehand.

...should be a rule of thumb.

[Chris Nowlin]

Beforehand can be replaced by during.

[Jack Zodiac]

I'm going out at midnight to the store to see about the wii, out of curiosity if nothing else. One store here had more people in line than units at 2:00 this afternoon, the same franchise store 8 miles away had no one inline at 10:30. I am quite confused.

Good luck. All of the local GameStops were only getting about ten or so each and all of them were already pre-ordered, so I'm gonna' have to wait until after Thanksgiving to get one. At least I know they'll be getting more, though, unlike the woefully overpriced PS3, which I wouldn't plan seeing in a game store until mid-March. :p

[Jack Zodiac]

Beforehand can be replaced by during.

This is an awesome adlib!

Wow. The driving is a lot better if you drink during.

[Deathstroke]

My choices:
1) go to sleep? still a bit early at 7pm.
2)Watch televison? Hubby has the remote, I may get stuck with a show on the origins of the universe.
3) Read "The Sisters Grimm"?
4) Listen to "Thud!"?

man, my life is dull.

Even I have a more exciting life, and I'm certifiably fucking boring.

[Tadhg]

Good luck. All of the local GameStops were only getting about ten or so each and all of them were already pre-ordered, so I'm gonna' have to wait until after Thanksgiving to get one. At least I know they'll be getting more, though, unlike the woefully overpriced PS3, which I wouldn't plan seeing in a game store until mid-March. :p

The Target here is getting 60 but they're not selling them until tomorrow. I'm not sure if I'll even buy one given the chance, I'm very mercurial.

[Deathstroke]

And tomorrow's news reports will be a repeat of the ones we saw for Playstation.

[Deathstroke]

Well my Thanksgiving just got interesting.

My mom told me my sister is coming for dinner AND my sister wants to know what I would like for Xmas.

[Fish Sauce]

And by proxy, an incredibly fitting avatar!

Haha, I only realised that as I was writing it. It's what's for dinner!

I reckon they should make a superhero called The Procrastinator.
"Procrastinator, look! That building is on fire!"
"Yeah, I'll check it out in a sec."

[Jack Zodiac]

And tomorrow's news reports will be a repeat of the ones we saw for Playstation.

Nah, because Nintendo isn't fucking dense and knows how to launch a console. Sony and Microsoft need to take a page from them as I'm sure the Wii will be kicking the ever lovin' shit out of the PS3 and 360 this Christmas. Cheap, still considerably "next gen," strong launch titles, and plenty of stock.

[Chris Nowlin]

Wow. The sitting around is a lot better if you drink beforehand, during, and after.


Looks like teaching me and my friends about D&D is taking a while, so I won't be watching Disney as most of my friends need to go pick up there wii around 11. I will continue drinking at that point.

[The Grand Beef]

Oh ho, SO...I went with the beer (I knew I would). I played FFX a bit, but got bored with it, so I turned it off. Now I'm back on the internet.

I will probably read some Lovecraft (wee!) and then draw some silly pictures and then maybe write some drunken ramblings, then maybe probably sleep. But for now, my swimming brain is floating through the internet.

~Beefy!

[Spike-X]

Beefy!!

*butt grabs*

[The Grand Beef]

!!!!

Spike!

:)

~Beefy

[Jack Zodiac]

Lovecraft and alchohol. Sounds like it could be an Eighties metal song.

[The Grand Beef]

Lovecraft and alchohol. Sounds like it could be an Eighties metal song.

I'm adding The Lovecraftaholics to my ~Band Names For If Ever I Decide To Be In A Band After I Learn To Play An Instrument While Rocking Harder Than Life Itself~ list.

~Beefy!

[Tadhg]

I seem to have underestimated the demand for the Wii greatly. Ah well.

[kmeyers]

It's Saturday night! None of you people are cool. I'm learning about Dungeons & Dragons and then I'm gonna go watch Oliver & Company (the Disney one)
if you have a 20 sided die, I might think you are possibly cool...

[kmeyers]

Well my Thanksgiving just got interesting.

My mom told me my sister is coming for dinner AND my sister wants to know what I would like for Xmas.
Cage match to the death?

[kmeyers]

I'm adding The Lovecraftaholics to my ~Band Names For If Ever I Decide To Be In A Band After I Learn To Play An Instrument While Rocking Harder Than Life Itself~ list.

~Beefy!
You're alive?!?

I was sure you were mauled by a gang of angry college fratboy cowtippers trying to turn you into barbeque.

Glad to see you survived the mayhem.

[Royal]

Hey guys! Guess who I am!

*imatates a boxing puppet*

[The Grand Beef]

You're alive?!?

I was sure you were mauled by a gang of angry college fratboy cowtippers trying to turn you into barbeque.

Glad to see you survived the mayhem.

It'll take more than a gang of angry college fratboy cowtippers to take me out. They just kept me...preoccupied.

But, yeh, I'm alive dude. I'm glad your alive too!!

Roy - I...don't know man. I thought about it and came to the conclusion that I had no conclusion.

~Beefy!

[Chris Nowlin]

if you have a 20 sided die, I might think you are possibly cool...


I do have a 20 sided die... well it's a friend's who brought it over to teach us the game.

[Jack Zodiac]

I'm adding The Lovecraftaholics to my ~Band Names For If Ever I Decide To Be In A Band After I Learn To Play An Instrument While Rocking Harder Than Life Itself~ list.

~Beefy!

It's right up there with Corpse Cannon.

[howyadoin]

It's Saturday night! None of you people are cool. I'm learning about Dungeons & Dragons...You should talk.

[Mike Smash!]

You should talk.

I dunno, howya.. that's hardcore stuff, Dungeons and Dragons. According to this Chick Tract I once read, they consort with the devil...

http://metaljesusrocks.com/gallery/d/576-1/satan+robertson.jpg

[howyadoin]

I dunno, howya.. that's hardcore stuff, Dungeons and Dragons. According to this Chick Tract I once read, they consort with the devil...

http://metaljesusrocks.com/gallery/d/576-1/satan+robertson.jpgHardcore and cool are not synonymous.

[Paradox]

Fish Sauce strikes memory:

I reckon they should make a superhero called The Procrastinator.
"Procrastinator, look! That building is on fire!"
"Yeah, I'll check it out in a sec."

Not quite, but...

"I'd like to go and help, but I just can't seem to get out of bed this month." - Bi-Polar Bear, The Tick :)

[Spike-X]

Hey guys! Guess who I am!

*imatates a boxing puppet*
Anthony Mundine?

[TheTen-EyedMan]

It's Saturday night! None of you people are cool. I'm learning about Dungeons & Dragons

http://img-www.theonering.net/staff/xoanon/TDC/tom_hanks1.jpg

Just be careful that Tom Hanks doesn't want to play with you. Things could get very ugly.

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/4/47/MazesMonstersVHSCover.jpg

[Fish Sauce]

Not quite, but...

"I'd like to go and help, but I just can't seem to get out of bed this month." - Bi-Polar Bear, The Tick :)

I'm really going to have to find that show.

[Sanagi]

I seem to have underestimated the demand for the Wii greatly. Ah well.
Me too. And the stores, as well. I called a local store and the guy said "Oh, we'll have plenty of stock..." Sure.

There was a Wii scalper in the parking lot. Yeah, right. I'll wait a week or two. No big deal.

Wii scalpers, not to be confused with wee scalpers, who are vicious pygmy warriors.

[dorkgirl]

Wii scalpers, not to be confused with wee scalpers, who are vicious pygmy warriors.

Also not to be confused with the Wee Dragonauts, who might scalp you just for the fun of it as they flit by.

[Stellar]

The Wii gamepad (can it even be called that?) looks hella confusing, yo. I think I'll stick with PS3. I just wish they'd change the design of their damn gamepad. Three consoles and still the same design.

[Forefinger]

http://www.babexpress.com/galleries/penthousepartners/shay-laren-005/lg/01.jpg

[Stellar]

http://www.babexpress.com/galleries/penthousepartners/shay-laren-005/lg/01.jpg

One of her breasts sank out of the bra.

[TheTen-EyedMan]

http://www.babexpress.com/galleries/penthousepartners/shay-laren-005/lg/01.jpg

If that picture was taken a second later then we'd get to see her rose tattoo.

[Deathstroke]

Cage match to the death?

Nahhh...I'm not that interested in spoiling my turkey dinner.

[Deathstroke]

Keep in mind, I didn't take this picture. But man, I sure am whiter than white here.

http://us.a2.yahoofs.com/groups/g_13499267/2d99/__sr_/29b1.jpg?grXXdYFBfm5gcC1W

Sorry, link only, can't get it to post as image.

You can run screaming in horror now.

[Brian Cronin]

The New York subways are annoying.

Rocketship is cool, though.

And Balhtrop, Alabama was neat, too.

Here is their website - you can get a pre-release version of their album just by signing up for their mailing list - sounds like a good deal to me!

http://www.balthropalabama.com/\

And drinking can be good, too.

-Brian

[Merey]

I'm a bad nerdette. I just read TWoP's Smallville recaplet and the recaplet had to tell me that it was Martian Manhunter posing as the mysterious do-gooder. I saw the glowy red eyes, but evidently the dude was suppose to be green - I should check my tv. Also, is MM known in the comics for having a thing for Oreos?

[Brian Cronin]

Yeah, he does, in fact, have a thing for them.

It was a nice bit in the Giffen/DeMatteis Justice League run.

-Brian

[Jeff Brady]

Yeah, he does, in fact, have a thing for them.

It was a nice bit in the Giffen/DeMatteis Justice League run.

-Brian

Heh, that was my favorite part. In the Ostrander/Mandrake MM series, there was an issue about his addiction, and he turned into, well, pretty much the Hulk when he was withdrawing.

[Brian Cronin]

Yes!

That was my favorite issue of their run!

-Brian

[Gingold]

Yes!

That was my favorite issue of their run!

-Brian

I liked that issue a lot, but it pissed me off that the oreos had to be referred to as "choccos".

[Brian Cronin]

I liked that issue a lot, but it pissed me off that the oreos had to be referred to as "choccos".

Agreed.

Because, really, they didn't HAVE to be.

-Brian

[Puma]

Keep in mind, I didn't take this picture. But man, I sure am whiter than white here.

http://us.a2.yahoofs.com/groups/g_13499267/2d99/__sr_/29b1.jpg?grXXdYFBfm5gcC1W

Sorry, link only, can't get it to post as image.

You can run screaming in horror now.

"Look at me I'm white and nerdy,
just too white and nerdy..."

[Merey]

I liked that issue a lot, but it pissed me off that the oreos had to be referred to as "choccos".

Better than Hydrox. ;)

[Merey]

Keep in mind, I didn't take this picture. But man, I sure am whiter than white here.

http://us.a2.yahoofs.com/groups/g_13499267/2d99/__sr_/29b1.jpg?grXXdYFBfm5gcC1W

Sorry, link only, can't get it to post as image.

You can run screaming in horror now.

Oh, I'd totally win a Pale-Off.

Check out my profile pic. True it's a little over-exposed, but it's not too far from the truth.

[Brian Cronin]

You know what impresses me?

When a film is really long, but still holds your interest.

Very few films can pull that off, I think.

Lawrence of Arabia is one, I would say.

Gone With the Wind is another one.

I will go out on a limb and say The English Patient, even though I know that film has a lot of detractors (plus, it has Naveen Andrews in it!!) who specifically would argue it DID go on too long.

Some films that I think WERE hurt by length include:

A Bridge Too Far

The Longest Day

The Alamo (John Wayne version)

King Kong (Peter Jackson version)

How about you folks? Any films that went on a long time that you can think of that never lulled for you?

Or any films that you basically liked, but were essentially ruined by going on too long?

-Brian

[Chris Nowlin]

Lord of the Rings hold me on every syllable after way too many viewings.

I still love Braveheart.

Titanic was over-long.

I actually have a low threshold. If a movie wants to pass 2 hours, it better earn it. Lots of movies that I just think are fine get a negative review from me for being longer than they're worth. Some movies are only worth 90 minutes and I appreciate when they accept this. It's too early for me to think of examples. I have many.

Gone with the Wind I actually could have taken a bit shorter (I'm sure that's blasphemous)

[Brian Cronin]

Gone with the Wind I actually could have taken a bit shorter (I'm sure that's blasphemous)

Yes.

Yes, it is.

-Brian

[Chris Nowlin]

I'm sorry. Lawrence of Arabia I found worth the time.

[Gilda Dent]

I must be an even worse nerdette. I've never seen an episode of Smallville. It was one of those shows that never appealed to me as a concept.