Rita's XIV: The Last DJ

[howyadoin]

I definitely should be drawing, but I have a birthday card to design for a friend.Well, that involves drawing, doesn't it? Or at least, drawing-related skills.



Speaking of such weighty matters, traffic on the NEB must be way up lately. I'm getting like a hundred views a day on my art thread.

[Jeff Brady]

My apartment smells so good right now. Apple, cinnamon, pumpkin and chocolate. Yes, kind of an odd combo..but, yum!

It's like you've got a Jeff-Signal lighting up the sky.

[Merey]

HA! That's a nifty Rita's title, Brian! How inspired!

[Merey]

I wish I was stoned. Today is fuckin' crawling...

What time is it there in the future?

[kmeyers]

I AM THE TROLLING KING! I CAN DO ANYTHING!

until I get banned...

[kmeyers]

Or just, y'know, drawing.
Yeah i need to do some of that too, except I'm working on a portrait, and I can't do that fucked up, which I am.

[kmeyers]

Renamed. It was Rita's XIV: The Last DJ before.

I'm definitely stoned, though, if that helps any.
It definitely never hurts.

[howyadoin]

I'm working on a portrait, and I can't do that fucked up, which I am.Too fucked up to do art is too fucked up.

That being said, if I'm really whacked I'll be careful just what aspect I'll work on...

[Pól Rua]

Well, that involves drawing, doesn't it? Or at least, drawing-related skills.
yup.

Speaking of such weighty matters, traffic on the NEB must be way up lately. I'm getting like a hundred views a day on my art thread.
All richly deserved.

[kmeyers]

Too fucked up to do art is too fucked up.

That being said, if I'm really whacked I'll be careful just what aspect I'll work on...
Well, I learned the hard way, almost ruined a great drawing. When doing photorealistic(commissioned) type portraits all fucked up, the next day I had to go back, and spent more time erasing and fixing what I drew while fucked up. So I don't do that anymore.

But I LOVE painting while altered. It can get messy though.

[Jack Zodiac]

It still doesn't say anything good about him, which was my point.

It says he likes making incredibly "B" movies for his fans, because let's face it, who in their right mind would make that movie expecting critical acclaim and loads of cash? And I can get behind that. I'd rather enjoy an actor who does movies he personally has fun with than an actor who's only interested in award-winners and money.

[howyadoin]

It says he likes making incredibly "B" movies for his fans, because let's face it, who in their right mind would make that movie expecting critical acclaim and loads of cash? And I can get behind that. I'd rather enjoy an actor who does movies he personally has fun with than an actor who's only interested in award-winners and money.That movie was so far below "B", it doesn't register in the alphabet.

[howyadoin]

All richly deserved.Thanks. Artwise, this has been the best year of my life.

[Jack Zodiac]

I watched Casino Royale last night. I can't remember the last time a Bon movie, or any other movie, for that matter, had this much suspense. I thought Craig was going to drop the ball on this one, but aside from a little mistakes in his accent, he was pretty damn good.

Highly recommended.

Good, I plan on seeing it this Friday. I didn't like Pierce as Bond, but admittedly, it wasn't all him- the past four movies just plain sucked. A new Bond, a new director. I hope I enjoy it.

[morna]

this new title reminds me for some reason, of the first song... on side black... of Queen II

...anyone?

[gary bolt]

Well, I learned the hard way, almost ruined a great drawing. When doing photorealistic(commissioned) type portraits all fucked up, the next day I had to go back, and spent more time erasing and fixing what I drew while fucked up. So I don't do that anymore.

But I LOVE painting while altered. It can get messy though.

My creative process involves 2000 degree furnaces so I get high when I'm done for the day. But I often sketch and plan new stuff whilst indulging in herb and drink.

[howyadoin]

Well, I learned the hard way, almost ruined a great drawing. When doing photorealistic(commissioned) type portraits all fucked up, the next day I had to go back, and spent more time erasing and fixing what I drew while fucked up. So I don't do that anymore.Oh yeah, for precision work it's not such a great idea. But...
But I LOVE painting while altered. It can get messy though.The mess makes it even better, I think.

And yeah, watercolour can be mindblowing when you're high.

[Brian Cronin]

Even I can't break my rules too long. ;)

-Brian

[morna]

... not you Gary!

[howyadoin]

Good, I plan on seeing it this Friday. I didn't like Pierce as Bond, but admittedly, it wasn't all him- the past four movies just plain sucked. A new Bond, a new director. I hope I enjoy it.Have you seen The Matador? Brosnan was fuckin' great in that.

[howyadoin]

... not you Gary!I, for one, am shocked.

And appalled.

[Jack Zodiac]

This isn't going to surprise anyone, but I'm weird and have a disturbed mind.
Yes, but you have a Brisco County Jr. avatar, so you're... surprisingly sexy.

[howyadoin]

By the way, I want input from all my creative friends and neighbours in my "Plans for 2006" thread on the NEB.

[gary bolt]

I, for one, am shocked.

And appalled.

Thank you!

[morna]

Ok I'm playing it and (duh) of course there's no side black on a CD.. sigh showing my age again.

[kmeyers]

Oh yeah, for precision work it's not such a great idea. But...
The mess makes it even better, I think.

And yeah, watercolour can be mindblowing when you're high.
Totally, if it wasn't a commissioned sketch for someone else of their kids, I wouldn't have erased anything, actually. I thought it looked pretty badass personally. But it was just way to sketchy/lively and I know that's not what my client wants unfortunately.

But especially in painting, there are no mistakes, usually the messier and more controlled chaos, the better.

I need to do way more watercolor, too.

[howyadoin]

Ok I'm playing it and (duh) of course there's no side black on a CD.. sigh showing my age again.I miss having two sides. Musicians could really use the subtext of duality if they wanted.

[Jack Zodiac]

Spider-Man, the X-Men, and the Peanuts gang. Fighting Maleficent. Who has possessed the body of the little red-haired girl.

And this is all on a TV show I'm watching.

Your move.

I haven't had a dream (or, at least, a dream I can even vaguely remember after waking up) in over eight years, but the last one I can remember involved a murder mystery in Bedrock where the Rubbles and the Flintstones were slowly being killed off by one of the aliens from an Eighties cartoon show I can't remember the name of that was about riding dinosaurs fitted with lasers and missle launchers and shit.

[howyadoin]

Totally, if it wasn't a commissioned sketch for someone else of their kids, I wouldn't have erased anything, actually. I thought it looked pretty badass personally. But it was just way to sketchy/lively and I know that's not what my client wants unfortunately.

But especially in painting, there are no mistakes, usually the messier and more controlled chaos, the better.Amen to that.

I need to do way more watercolor, too.I'm obsessed with it, man. Can't possibly get enough.

[Merey]

Is there such thing as an electric bango? If so, I think the song I'm listening to has an electric banjo and it rulez!

[morna]

I miss having two sides. Musicians could really use the subtext of duality if they wanted.
definitely! nice for those concept albums

[kmeyers]

My creative process involves 2000 degree furnaces so I get high when I'm done for the day. But I often sketch and plan new stuff whilst indulging in herb and drink.
yeah, best not to fuck with that. Lucky for me, pencils and paintbrushed are very difficult to be killed with.

Except I had a crazy dream the other night where I stabbed someone in the neck with my #2H grapphite pencil while on a plane. They wouldn't leave me alone.

Them:"Watcha drawin'?"
Me: "Are you fucking blind?"
*Stab*

[Michael P]

I haven't had a dream (or, at least, a dream I can even vaguely remember after waking up) in over eight years, but the last one I can remember involved a murder mystery in Bedrock where the Rubbles and the Flintstones were slowly being killed off by one of the aliens from an Eighties cartoon show I can't remember the name of that was about riding dinosaurs fitted with lasers and missle launchers and shit.
That would be Dino Riders.

[morna]

Except I had a crazy dream the other night where I stabbed someone in the neck with my #2H grapphite pencil while on a plane. They wouldn't leave me alone.
*Stab*
Gaah! Lead Poisoning!

[gary bolt]

I haven't had a dream (or, at least, a dream I can even vaguely remember after waking up) in over eight years, but the last one I can remember involved a murder mystery in Bedrock where the Rubbles and the Flintstones were slowly being killed off by one of the aliens from an Eighties cartoon show I can't remember the name of that was about riding dinosaurs fitted with lasers and missle launchers and shit.

What about the classic aliens that actually inhabited Bedrock like Kazoo or the Way-Outs?

[kmeyers]

Gaah! Lead Poisoning!
They would probably die due to blood loss from the stab wound in the neck before the lead poisoning. Especially since there isn't any lead in graphite pencils.

[gary bolt]

Howy has inspired me to join the fun and get baked too. Btw howy, did you ever try isopropyl alchohol to clean your device?

[kmeyers]

I haven't had a dream (or, at least, a dream I can even vaguely remember after waking up) in over eight years, but the last one I can remember involved a murder mystery in Bedrock where the Rubbles and the Flintstones were slowly being killed off by one of the aliens from an Eighties cartoon show I can't remember the name of that was about riding dinosaurs fitted with lasers and missle launchers and shit.
I have insane dreams, all the time. I love it. I blame comics.

I was talking to a psych friend about flying dreams, and how he thought they were related to a person not being where they wanted be to in life. I told him I though the dreams were more related to me reading a Superman comic books before I went to bed.

[Michael P]

They would probably die due to blood loss from the stab wound in the neck before the lead poisoning. Especially since there isn't any lead in graphite pencils.
It's true. I stabbed a dude with a pencil once, and the school nurse said he was in way more danger from the bleeding than from any metallic poisoning.

[Jack Zodiac]

coke & comics seems like good people.

Yep. I've enjoyed all of his/her posts so far. He/she is going places. I would like to see more from him/her.

Slash posts are fun/lame. I should do them more often/never again.

[morna]

They would probably die due to blood loss from the stab wound in the neck before the lead poisoning. Especially since there isn't any lead in graphite pencils.
pffft! You're over-intellectualizing.

[Jeff Brady]

pffft! You're over-intellectualizing.

Elitist! ten ch

[howyadoin]

Btw howy, did you ever try isopropyl alchohol to clean your device?Was that some sexual innuendo?

[Brian Cronin]

I have a piece of pencil in my knee.

-Brian

[morna]

this new title reminds me for some reason, of the first song... on side black... of Queen II

...anyone?
no early Queen fans out there

poo!

[Jack Zodiac]

It feels pretty nice having short hair again.

Wow, that's nice and long, fella'. I'm only just pushing about a foot of hair, myself. Never let it go before, but last year I though, "y'know what'd be fun? Looking like Jesus." And I haven't had a haircut since. I figure I'll do the same thing one day, when I'm ready to go back to being short and shaggy again. It gives me something to look forward to for growing my hair out, donating it. In the meantime, I get to use my "I'm protesting the war" line a lot. :p

Oh! Also, Happy Birthday, man!

[morna]

ElitistYAAAY! I have arrived!

[gary bolt]

Was that some sexual innuendo?


Um... maybe...

[Brian Cronin]

I know that album - I just wouldn't have guessed "Ogre Battle." :)

-Brian

[howyadoin]

http://forums.comicbookresources.com/showthread.php?t=100704

[morna]

Brian wins!

[Jeff Brady]

no early Queen fans out there

poo!

Sorry, by the time I got into Queen, decent record players were way-the-fuck more expensive than a very good CD player.

Wow, that's nice and long, fella'. I'm only just pushing about a foot of hair, myself. Never let it go before, but last year I though, "y'know what'd be fun? Looking like Jesus." And I haven't had a haircut since. I figure I'll do the same thing one day, when I'm ready to go back to being short and shaggy again. It gives me something to look forward to for growing my hair out, donating it. In the meantime, I get to use my "I'm protesting the war" line a lot. :p

Oh! Also, Happy Birthday, man!

Cool, Jack. Thanks!

[Merey]

Jeff, how short is your hair now?

I like Queen, but I don't know their stuff very well. I've been meaning to download their albums.

[howyadoin]

I like Queen, but I don't know their stuff very well. I've been meaning to download their albums.You definitely need A Night at the Opera and A Day at the Races.

[Brian Cronin]

Brian wins!

Yay!

-Brian

[Jack Zodiac]

That movie was so far below "B", it doesn't register in the alphabet.

You know what I meant, cockface! However, yes, were it graded scholastically, it'd be a "Z-".

[howyadoin]

You know what I meant, cockface!Speak English, dicklicker!

[kmeyers]

I have a piece of pencil in my knee.

-Brian
Was THAT a sexual innuendo?

[Jack Zodiac]

Have you seen The Matador? Brosnan was fuckin' great in that.

No, not yet, but I plan on it. I like Pierce Brosnan, usually. And he was great in "Remington Steele," but I just didn't like him as a Bond. Which, I think, is mostly due to the 007 movies sucking lately. Which is why I'm looking forward to this one. Fresh start.

[gary bolt]

You know what I meant, cockface! However, yes, were it graded scholastically, it'd be a "Z-".

Cockface, eh? It kind of has a nice ring to it. It is now part of my insult repertoire.

[Brian Cronin]

Was THAT a sexual innuendo?

I have actually had two separate pencil-related injuries - both as a kid.

-Brian

[kmeyers]

You definitely need A Night at the Opera and A Day at the Races.
Queen rules.

Get, Queen: Live Killers.
the We Will Rock You that they open with is the stuff of legend.

[howyadoin]

Meyers, do you have a copy of Everclear's "Santa Monica"? Your avatar is currently bouncing up and down in perfect time to it.

[Jack Zodiac]

That would be Dino Riders.

Ha! "Dino Riders!" It makes so much sense. :p Now I'm getting a rush of old Eighties shows flickering through my brain. Anyone remember "Barnyard Commandos" or "Samurai Pizza Cats?"

[howyadoin]

Queen rules.

Get, Queen: Live Killers.
the We Will Rock You that they open with is the stuff of legend.Y'know what you would've loved? Green Day's version of "We Are the Champions" on the last tour.

Fucking outstanding.

[kmeyers]

I have actually had two separate pencil-related injuries - both as a kid.

-Brian
I've had a few pencils break off under my skin like big splinters, I don't really consider those injuries, though. Minor inconveniences.

[Jack Zodiac]

What about the classic aliens that actually inhabited Bedrock like Kazoo or the Way-Outs?

You mean The Great Gazoo, "dum-dum?" :p

[Merey]

You definitely need A Night at the Opera and A Day at the Races.

Thanks, I'll check those out first.

[kmeyers]

Meyers, do you have a copy of Everclear's "Santa Monica"? Your avatar is currently bouncing up and down in perfect time to it.
HA! I do. I'll have to try it out.

[Jeff Brady]

Jeff, how short is your hair now?

Pretty damn short. You'll see on Sunday. (I'm going to be evil and not take pics yet.)

It feels so weird, but it feels good, too.

[howyadoin]

You mean The Great Gazoo, "dum-dum?"Gazoo was the shit.

[Brian Cronin]

I've had a few pencils break off under my skin like big splinters, I don't really consider those injuries, though. Minor inconveniences.

Hmmm...in that case.

Let me retract.

One pencil-related injury and one pencil-related minor inconvenience (that still remains, decades later).

-Brian

[Merey]

I have actually had two separate pencil-related injuries - both as a kid.

-Brian

Let me guess, at least one of those incidents had something to with some sort of competition.

[kmeyers]

Y'know what you would've loved? Green Day's version of "We Are the Champions" on the last tour.

Fucking outstanding.
If you have a copy of that, I'd love to hear it. I used to have a crazy version of Green Day doing "The Eye of the Tiger."

I'll try to find it agian.

[Pól Rua]

If there's a better film than 'One Armed Boxer vs The Flying Guillotine' I have no idea what it is.

[morna]

never really *got* Green Day except one song early on was quite good... but I was all into Tricky and Portishead and Massive attack and stuff back then... and Pablo Honey

[howyadoin]

If you have a copy of that, I'd love to hear it.Sadly, I don't. But Bill played it pretty straight, which I think is a nice tribute.

[howyadoin]

never really *got* Green Day except one song early on was quite good... but I was all into Tricky and Portishead and Massive attack and stuff back then... and Pablo HoneyI've seen Green Day 3 or 4 times now. They always deliver the goods.

[Royal]

can there be a sub genre of movie called Gun-Fu?

hhhmmmm.

*ponders this as he opens a bottle of Ketel*

[kmeyers]

Hmmm...in that case.

Let me retract.

One pencil-related injury and one pencil-related minor inconvenience (that still remains, decades later).

-Brian
Well, if it's still in you, it's become a part of you man, that's permanent. Why can't you get it out? Is it in...the bad place?

[Brian Cronin]

Let me guess, at least one of those incidents had something to with some sort of competition.

If they did, I bet I won!

-Brian

[Pól Rua]

Gazoo was the shit.

For a character added as a last minute scramble for ratings, Gazoo did okay for himself.

[Royal]

never really *got* Green Day except one song early on was quite good... but I was all into Tricky and Portishead and Massive attack and stuff back then... and Pablo Honey

Morcheeba? Swollen Members?

Maybe some Drugstore?

[morna]

I've seen Green Day 3 or 4 times now. They always deliver the goods.
I really do envy you your Radiohead-at-a-bar-in-Vancouver thing I always miss the good ones

I can't believe I missed the Pixies at the curling rink here in Victoria

... sigh

[gary bolt]

You mean The Great Gazoo, "dum-dum?" :p

Yes, I do.

http://woodrow.typepad.com/the_ponderings_of_woodrow/files/gazoo.jpg

[kmeyers]

never really *got* Green Day except one song early on was quite good... but I was all into Tricky and Portishead and Massive attack and stuff back then... and Pablo Honey
I always thought Green Day was like the Beatles on speed.

[Brian Cronin]

Well, if it's still in you, it's become a part of you man, that's permanent. Why can't you get it out? Is it in...the bad place?

I think it just got in there pretty deep and they figured, "Eh, it's not really hurting him, so just leave it there."

It looks like a grey freckle, really.

-Brian

[howyadoin]

I can't believe I missed the Pixies at the curling rink here in Victoria

... sighJesus Christ.

Ouch.

[morna]

Morcheeba? Swollen Members?

Maybe some Drugstore?

yes to Morcheeba - but not 'till years later (edit: after my Pixies/Faith No More/Nirvana phase)

Ok fuckwads, we have to go watch some "Rome" now ... I hear it's good!

[kmeyers]

I've seen Green Day 3 or 4 times now. They always deliver the goods.
The Eye of the Tiger song is funny. Billie forgets the lyrics, and they only sing the first part, but it goes into a good song...unfortunately it cuts off early.

[Pól Rua]

can there be a sub genre of movie called Gun-Fu?

hhhmmmm.

*ponders this as he opens a bottle of Ketel*

It's usually a story element rather than a whole genre, but sometimes, it can get overpowering... or it features in a really crappy film that has nothing else going for it.
I mean, I'd call something like The Killer or Hard Boiled 'Crime Drama' and I'd call something like Equilibrium 'Science Fiction/Action'.

Examples?

[Pól Rua]

yes to Morcheeba - but not 'till years later (edit: after my Pixies/Faith No More/Nirvana phase)

Ok fuckwads, we have to go watch some "Rome" now ... I hear it's good!

This is true.

[Brian Cronin]

Rome is good.

But what do I know?

I suck the heads off of fish!

Ahhh...Kiss Kiss Bang Bang...such a good movie.

-Brian

[kmeyers]

Rome is good.

But what do I know?

I suck the heads off of fish!

Ahhh...Kiss Kiss Bang Bang...such a good movie.

-Brian
Seriously. the opening of Kiss Kiss Bang Bang is SO very L.A.

and why I hate L.A.

[Sanagi]

I got bad coordination, stuck a pencil in my eye
I can hardly wait to get back home
Why's everybody getting paranoid?
I was only having fun
-Talking Heads, Lifetime Piling Up

[Royal]

yes to Morcheeba - but not 'till years later (edit: after my Pixies/Faith No More/Nirvana phase)

Ok fuckwads, we have to go watch some "Rome" now ... I hear it's good!

I hear Atia's a real ballbreaker.

[Jeff Brady]

Kiss Kiss Bang Bang

We aren't interested in your prowess, Brian.

[Brian Cronin]

We aren't interested in your prowess, Brian.

Suuuuure you're not.

-Brian

[Royal]

*raises glass*

To George St. Pierre! May he make Canada as proud as the MMA Community. May legends be spun in his honor. And may he inspire thousands if not millions.

Salut!!

[kmeyers]

*raises glass*

To George St. Pierre! May he make Canada as proud as the MMA Community. May legends be spun in his honor. And may he inspire thousands if not millions.

Salut!!
Georgy boy rules. Can't wait for the title defense in Montreal.

[Pól Rua]

Rome is good.

But what do I know?

I suck the heads off of fish!

Ahhh...Kiss Kiss Bang Bang...such a good movie.

-Brian

Also a true thing.

(about KKBB and Rome. I've no idea about the fish thing.)

[Valmore]

I think I need a drink.

[howyadoin]

Ahhh...Kiss Kiss Bang Bang...such a good movie.No argument here.

[Royal]

It's usually a story element rather than a whole genre, but sometimes, it can get overpowering... or it features in a really crappy film that has nothing else going for it.
I mean, I'd call something like The Killer or Hard Boiled 'Crime Drama' and I'd call something like Equilibrium 'Science Fiction/Action'.

Examples?

My Name Is Nobody.

[Spike-X]

Keep in mind that Americans think the plural of beer is "beers".

So it would be grammatically correct to say that I've had two beer so far tonight?

[howyadoin]

So it would be grammatically correct to say that I've had two beer so far tonight?Yes. You're not supposed to spell things wrong till you've had at least eight.

[Spike-X]

Dessert will be covered by my mom.


I'm dying to make a joke about your mum being covered by dessert here.

Oh, look at that, I think I just did. Go me!

[kmeyers]

So it would be grammatically correct to say that I've had two beer so far tonight?
It's not cool to brag about how much beer you've had. It's way better to just say you're wasted.

[kmeyers]

I'm dying to make a joke about your mum being covered by dessert here.

I'd give you a high five, but then we'd be unsophisticated, instead I say cheers, good one.

[kmeyers]

Uh oh, my brother just showed up, and I know i'm going to have to fight him...be back momentarily...

[Tadhg]

What if the beer we're talking about is malt liquor?

[Pól Rua]

Rome is good.

Was it just me, or does anyone else automatically think of Punchy whenever the Jewish stablemaster of the Julii is onscreen?

Just me?

Okay then.

[Spike-X]

What if the beer we're talking about is malt liquor?
I don't believe we have that here.

[Pól Rua]

Uh oh, my brother just showed up, and I know i'm going to have to fight him...be back momentarily...

Sweep the leg!

[Spike-X]

Was it just me, or does anyone else automatically think of Punchy whenever the Jewish stablemaster of the Julii is onscreen?

Just me?

Okay then.
Now that you mention it...

(It's Timon, btw)

[Pól Rua]

Now that you mention it...

(It's Timon, btw)

That's the feller.

[Tadhg]

I don't believe we have that here.

OE800? Colt 45? St. Ides? Daniel Boone? King Cobra?

[kmeyers]

Sweep the leg!
Hmmm, he's my brother...
http://www.observedtrials.net/otn2/karate-kid14.jpg

but he doesn't like me...

SWEEP IT JOHNNY!

http://www.littlelostrobot.com/images/zabka.jpg

[Pól Rua]

Hmmm, he's my brother...
http://www.observedtrials.net/otn2/karate-kid14.jpg

but he doesn't like me...

SWEEP IT JOHNNY!

http://www.littlelostrobot.com/images/zabka.jpg

Now I feel like Satan. :D

[kmeyers]

Now I feel like Satan. :D
You're too good to be evil.

[Pól Rua]

You're too good to be evil.

Yeah, but it's nice to enjoy those moments.

[kmeyers]

Yeah, but it's nice to enjoy those moments.
Just throw poo at will.

[Pól Rua]

Just throw poo at will.

http://forums.comicbookresources.com/member.php?u=545

*Wa-hey!*

[morna]

Ok, after two episodes I think Deadwood rings truer for me than Rome does. The British accents bother me a bit. I don't believe in the character - what's-his-name Titus Pullo or something - the guy who had the brain surgery - that guy is not believable, he's like some modern thug. TOTALLY saw that baby thing coming. Nice budget though - wooh. Nobody's half as menacing as Al Swerengen and they have waay more reason to be. Not totally off-put but I have my reservations

[Spike-X]

OE800? Colt 45? St. Ides? Daniel Boone? King Cobra?
No, no, no, no, aaaaaaaaaaand no.

In that order.

[Tadhg]

No, no, no, no, aaaaaaaaaaand no.

In that order.

I pity you.

[Spike-X]

I pity you.
Don't. We have good Aussie beer.

[Tadhg]

Don't. We have good Aussie beer.

Yes, but we have easy access to better Canadian beer. I'm pretty sure that's why the US never invaded them.

[howyadoin]

Two more pieces finished:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v225/howyadoin/1970_HeavyMetal.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v225/howyadoin/DC3.jpg

[Pól Rua]

I walked out of a free screening of 'The Descent' last night.
The subsonics on the soundtrack were giving me a sinus headache and making me want to retch.
'The Prestige', on the other hand (which I saw on the previous night) was all shiny and sparkly and made me feel very happy.

[Pól Rua]

Fuckin' great work on both. I like the cars one better.
The DC-3 one could maybe have used a bit more contrast. But still, very nice.

[howyadoin]

Fuckin' great work on both. I like the cars one better.
The DC-3 one could maybe have used a bit more contrast. But still, very nice.As always, thanks for the input.

And did you notice the Kirby dots on the DC-3 poster?

[kmeyers]

Two more pieces finished:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v225/howyadoin/1970_HeavyMetal.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v225/howyadoin/DC3.jpg
I like the cars, but the plane(especially the backgroung and layout) is fucking awesome.

[howyadoin]

I like the cars, but the plane(especially the backgroung and layout) is fucking awesome.I'm kinda psyched about the plane, too. Thanks.

[kmeyers]

I'm kinda psyched about the plane, too. Thanks.
Dude...the background rocks...I like the hint of pink in the left corner...

[Pól Rua]

As always, thanks for the input.

And did you notice the Kirby dots on the DC-3 poster?

Very nice touch.
For some reason I have the term in my head being explained by some snooty art wanker on some Sunday arts program.

"And here we have the 'Kirby dots'. It's a stippling effect pioneered by Jakob Kurtzberg during his Phantastique period and later used to great extent in his 'Fourth World' series. It implies a sense of the transcendant - not so much, the unknown, but the unknowable..."

[howyadoin]

Very nice touch.
For some reason I have the term in my head being explained by some snooty art wanker on some Sunday arts program.

"And here we have the 'Kirby dots'. It's a stippling effect pioneered by Jakob Kurtzberg during his Phantastique period and later used to great extent in his 'Fourth World' series. It implies a sense of the transcendant - not so much, the unknown, but the unknowable..."Hah. That was beautiful.

[Nikita]

Darn, I haven't been posting in here lately. Did I miss anything exciting?

:D


I am looking forward to my four days off for Thanksgiving. I always look forward to the chance to be able to sleep in more. If I could get paid to sleep, I would be sooo there.

[morna]

howy both are nice, the car one is very strong and confident - the plane one - I agree that it could use a bit more contrast. I would consider - if it's not too late - pushing the details in their boxes a bit. I love the white outline boxes but I think an inset detail should be more - well , detailed. What if you took that great steel blue that kinda outlines that amorphous shape between the first and second boxes and use that for the line colour instead of the more harmonious but visually weaker vio;et you used. As it is now the strongest contrast in the piece is in the background.

... just my 2 cents

[gary bolt]

DC-3s are cool! My mom flew with her parents and siblings from Denmark to Canada after WWII in one. Hopscotched really. Copenhagen to London to Rekyavik to Gander to Montreal.

[howyadoin]

howy both are nice, the car one is very strong and confident - the plane one - I agree that it could use a bit more contrast. I would consider - if it's not too late - pushing the details in their boxes a bit. I love the white outline boxes but I think an inset detail should be more - well , detailed. What if you took that great steel blue that kinda outlines that amorphous shape between the first and second boxes and use that for the line colour instead of the more harmonious but visually weaker vio;et you used. As it is now the strongest contrast in the piece is in the background.

... just my 2 centsFood for thought. I may darken the violet.

I'm keepin' the white areas, though - on metallic paper, the white areas really pop.

[Pól Rua]

Hah. That was beautiful.

I speak fluent bullshit.
It's how I got all them good grades at uni.

[Jeff Brady]

Detroit Heavy Metal is fucking awesome.

I love the layout for DC-3, and especially the rivets in the type, but that light blue with the Kirby Dots doesn't work for me. To me, Kirby Dots represent crackling energy or the depths of outer space. They need to be in high contrast with the rest of the image. In DC-3, they're a bit muted and lack the POP they traditionally have.

[Spike-X]

Those pieces both fuckin' rock, howy.

I think I like the plane one better. It has more art in it. If you know what I mean.

[howyadoin]

I speak fluent bullshit.
It's how I got all them good grades at uni.Does the Australian government have a position like Bullshit Speaker of the House?

'Cause you'd be a shoe-in.

[Fish Sauce]

Does the Australian government have a position like Bullshit Speaker of the House?

'Cause you'd be a shoe-in.

That used to be the leader of One Nation.

[Pól Rua]

Does the Australian government have a position like Bullshit Speaker of the House?

'Cause you'd be a shoe-in.

That would be groovy. I wouldn't even need a gavel.
They would still be aware that I wanted them to be quiet though, I 'spect.

[Pól Rua]

That used to be the leader of One Nation.

Nice call on that one.

[howyadoin]

Detroit Heavy Metal is fucking awesome.

I love the layout for DC-3, and especially the rivets in the type, but that light blue with the Kirby Dots doesn't work for me. To me, Kirby Dots represent crackling energy or the depths of outer space. They need to be in high contrast with the rest of the image. In DC-3, they're a bit muted and lack the POP they traditionally have.
Those pieces both fuckin' rock, howy.

I think I like the plane one better. It has more art in it. If you know what I mean.Thanks, fellers. The input always helps.

[Paradox]

Hmmmm...very nice, howy, although I'm not sure about the unruled boxes in the plane one. Makes it look a little...sloppy to me. The plane, the details and the lettering are all crisp and smooth...and then there's the boxes. Am I explaining myself well enough for you to get me?

[howyadoin]

Hmmmm...very nice, howy, although I'm not sure about the unruled boxes in the plane one. Makes it look a little...sloppy to me.Hah. Reminds me of when a bunch of Canadian musicians did a song for Ethiopia. The produced says to Neil Young, "that was a little flat, Neil."

Neil says, "that's my sound, man."

[Jeff Brady]

That would be groovy. I wouldn't even need a gavel.
They would still be aware that I wanted them to be quiet though, I 'spect.

Hopefully the poo you'd fling at them would convey the hint.

[Pól Rua]

Hopefully the poo you'd fling at them would convey the hint.

If not, I'd conceal a small rock in one.
hehehehe!

[Paradox]

howyadoin invokes an old hero of mine:

Hah. Reminds me of when I bunch of Canadian musicians did a song for Ethiopia. The produced says to Neil Young, "that was a little flat, Neil."

Neil says, "that's my sound, man."

Heh, good thing they didn't ask him to DANCE. :)

[howyadoin]

Goodnight, fuckers, wherever you are.

[Pól Rua]

Night, dude.

[Pól Rua]

I just got back from the DC Universe board and now I feel like Cei-U.
It's like nobody's ever read a damn book.

[Spike-X]

I just got back from the DC Universe board and now I feel like Cei-U.
It's like nobody's ever read a damn book.
Oh, MoTA posts there?

[Paradox]

Heh, I haven't even visited a comic forum except for Classics since coming back. 'Course, I haven't read a comic past Infinity Crisis, so that's probably understandable.

Continuity mess fights over there?

[Paradox]

GAH! I see what you mean Pol! I'm halfway through that clone thread and am kind of aghast. I hope I don't have to tell yet ANOTHER crowd of ignorant youngsters the Roy Thomas/Mike Friedrich Squadron Supreme/Justifiers of Angor story AGAIN!

[Tadhg]

Roy Who?

[Gilda Dent]

If there's a better film than 'One Armed Boxer vs The Flying Guillotine' I have no idea what it is.

Oh hell, yeah. How can you get any better than a one-armed martial arts master tracking down and battling a blind serial killer who kills one-armed men with a guillotine on a chain.

It's not quite Master Killer, but it is quite the movie.

[Paradox]

Oh, some high school teacher from the '60s they let write comics for a while, Tadhg. Unstable though. Seemed to lose all his talent once DC took away his favorite toys. ;)

[Gilda Dent]

So, I get up at 4:30 to start cooking Thanksgiving dinner and find that my mother-in-law is already up and busily flitting about my kitchen barking orders at my sister-in-law, who's up helping out.

It appears I've become superfluous in the preparation of my own Thanksgiving dinner. Interesting.

[Paradox]

Not uncommon, Gilda, especially given your level of assertiveness. Took my sister years of badgering to keep my mom out of the kitchen in those situations. 'Course, it was justified too, because my mom isn't a very good cook. :)

[Sanagi]

Hee hee hee...
http://www.patheticgeekstories.com/archives/page3/radioshack.html

[Paradox]

Hee...yes, sometimes nerds are too smart for their own good. :)

[Typo Lad]

Just when you think you've seen all the weirdest error messages, I got this one today when I was trying to print a file:

"System licensing integrity has been compromised."

From a program I sent, by any chance?

[Sanagi]

Sounds like something might be wrong with the warp drive.

[Gilda Dent]

Not uncommon, Gilda, especially given your level of assertiveness. Took my sister years of badgering to keep my mom out of the kitchen in those situations. 'Course, it was justified too, because my mom isn't a very good cook. :)

Fortunately MIL is a very good cook.

It's just the three days, so I'll just let her be in charge and then it'll all be back to normal. No need to cause problems by getting territorial.

[Gilda Dent]

Hee hee hee...
http://www.patheticgeekstories.com/archives/page3/radioshack.html

That has got to be one of the most depressing sites on the internet.

[darkkeeperjr]

That has got to be one of the most depressing sites on the internet.

Kind of hard to look away from.Almost every story makes me cringe.wonder when I'm gonna sent in mine.

[Paradox]

Gilda Dent just chills:

Fortunately MIL is a very good cook.

It's just the three days, so I'll just let her be in charge and then it'll all be back to normal. No need to cause problems by getting territorial.

Excellent attitude. Myself, I prefer to kick back and let someone else do all the work if they want to. :)

And I love my family! Today's Thanksgiving feast shall be...FONDUE!

We gave up on the traditionals a few years ago. After decades, we were all bored with it. Christmas? Mexican or chinese? Something not turkey, anyway. I've got one from work in the freezer. I can eat that later, if I want.

[JeffreyWKramer]

I was talking to a psych friend about flying dreams, and how he thought they were related to a person not being where they wanted be to in life. I told him I though the dreams were more related to me reading a Superman comic books before I went to bed.

You're more likely correct than he is.

[Paradox]

Dreams are hard to interpret, because sometimes they mean something, but most of the time it's just your mind "taking out the garbage".

[TheTen-EyedMan]

http://gaia.ecs.csus.edu/%7Ereardonf/SouthernAfrica/VictoriaFalls/MonkeyOnPorchw.jpg

[Paradox]

MONKEY HATE CLEAN...porch.

[JeffreyWKramer]

Ahhh...Kiss Kiss Bang Bang...such a good movie.


Very, very true. Wonderful film.

[Deathstroke]

I always liked Mike Kellerman myself. A flawed individual.

NBC killed Homicide.

Now that's irony.

NBC was aided and abetted by a less than stellar final season.

[Gilda Dent]

Excellent attitude. Myself, I prefer to kick back and let someone else do all the work if they want to. :)

And I love my family! Today's Thanksgiving feast shall be...FONDUE!

We gave up on the traditionals a few years ago. After decades, we were all bored with it. Christmas? Mexican or chinese? Something not turkey, anyway. I've got one from work in the freezer. I can eat that later, if I want.

Oh I love them dearly, but it's a bit unnerving feeling like a guest in my own home.

We aren't doing a turkey either. My little revolt against the "turkey day" conception of Thanksgiving. A goose, a ham, and a couple of roast chickens along with lots of rice, fresh vegetables, and about a dozen pies that my MIL has made since arriving yesterday. I'm pretty sure both ovens have been going full time since about an hour after she arrived.

[Deathstroke]

I'm doing some sort of crock pot turkey and vegetables thing.

Regular meal being done here.

Turkey
Potatoes
Corn
Carrots
Cranberry Sauce
Rolls

Apple Pie
Mincemeat Pie (Disgusting)
Cheesecake

[Deathstroke]

I have a piece of pencil in my knee.

-Brian

Pissed off the girlfriend again eh?

[Deathstroke]

no early Queen fans out there

poo!

I am a fan of all Queen, but not an obsessive one.

[Deathstroke]

So it would be grammatically correct to say that I've had two beer so far tonight?

No idea, but I know if you've only had two of them tonight, Howy is calling you a wimp.

[TheTen-EyedMan]

NBC was aided and abetted by a less than stellar final season.

It started rotting when the triple whammy of Peter Gerety as Stu Gharty, Toni Lewis as Terry Stivers and John Seda turned up.

I personally think Giancarlo Esposito as the worst FBI agent since Clyde Tolson was an improvement on those three.

The first four seasons were it's best.

That whole Luther Mahoney as Moriarty to Kellerman and Lewis was crap.

[Gilda Dent]

Kind of hard to look away from.Almost every story makes me cringe.wonder when I'm gonna sent in mine.

It could be changed to "Bullies tormented me in Jr. High / High School" and not lose many of the stories. I was reading and kept nodding, amazed at how familiar most of the stories sounded. I've got a story or twelve I could send in there.

[Deathstroke]

I speak fluent bullshit.

I hope you own stock in a breath mint company then.

[TheTen-EyedMan]

It could be changed to "Bullies tormented me in Jr. High / High School" and not lose many of the stories. I was reading and kept nodding, amazed at how familiar most of the stories sounded. I've got a story or twelve I could send in there.


"It's all the same...only the names are changed"

[Paradox]

Gilda Dent GONE WILD!:

Oh I love them dearly, but it's a bit unnerving feeling like a guest in my own home.

We aren't doing a turkey either. My little revolt against the "turkey day" conception of Thanksgiving. A goose, a ham, and a couple of roast chickens...

Ooo, step back! You rebel you, switching fowl on them! :p

... along with lots of rice, fresh vegetables, and about a dozen pies that my MIL has made since arriving yesterday. I'm pretty sure both ovens have been going full time since about an hour after she arrived.

A dozen...how the frick many people are you having over???

[Deathstroke]

By the way, if you are interested in a Firefly/Serenity podcast you should check out The Signal. (http://www.signal.serenityfirefly.com)

[JeffreyWKramer]

Dreams are hard to interpret, because sometimes they mean something, but most of the time it's just your mind "taking out the garbage".

Dream content is lots of stuff. A good chunk of it is indeed just residual stuff from whatever you've been up to or thinking about during the day. Things you are thinking about at bedtime are particularly likely to show up in dreams - indeed, one way of reducing nightmares/flashbacks is to spend a half-hour or so reading/thinking about calming ideas and images before bedtime. If you practice this, you can get good at choosing what you're gonna dream about, which can be useful for processing stuff and for creative purposes.

Some dream material does reflect unconscious processing of stuff we have been mulling over - that's probably the most useful stuff, overall. I've sometimes had dreams that gave me good solutions to problems that I'd been perplexed by during the day. These usually are pretty obvious and direct, though - no need to get into the symbolic stuff. And again, you can combine this with the "what's on your mind at bedtime" stuff, above, to increase the chance of doing some useful processing in your sleep. How useful depends partly on how well/often you remember your dreams, of course.

Then there are the symbolic or thematic dreams. They exist, but they are a minimal part of what we dream. The problem with analyzing them is that a) standard dream analysis is shit, because symbols tend to be a lot more personalized in meaning than the Freudian and Jungian guys suggest - one person's dream of a snake may mean entirely different things than another's snake dream, depending largely on whether or not the person in question likes snake; b) given the highly personal nature of symbols, for an "expert" to analyze the dreams, said expert would probably have to know the other person well enough to be able to understand that person's symbols, which is rarely the case, and when it *is* the case, you probably know more about what's on the person's mind than dreams will tell you anyhow, and c) even within symbolic dreams, a lot of the content is random nonsense. Neural imagery studies of dreams show that a lot of mental activity during dreams is completely random firing of neurons. Thus, if you dream about your third grade math teacher, it more likely than not means nothing except that a random memory neuron fired.

I don't do much dream work at all with clients, I find it mostly a waste of time. 95% of the time, if someone says "I dreamed about blah blah blah, what do you think that means?", the old stereotypical "What do you think it means?" demonstrates that the person already has it figured out just fine - which makes sense since, again, it's their symbols and themes anyhow.

The other 5% of folk are mostly just daft or completely lacking in introspective capacity, and usually have dreams so obvious that analysis is hardly the right word to use.

[Gilda Dent]

Ooo, step back! You rebel you, switching fowl on them! :p



A dozen...how the frick many people are you having over???

"A dozen" was an exaggeration meant to imply "a lot". It's more like four. And some sort of sweet and spicy rice pudding thing.

We have ten guests, making for twelve of us, but two of those are teenage boys, so they count for three people each in terms of food consumption.

[JeffreyWKramer]

Heading off to the in-laws for Thanksgiving in just a bit. Soon as Ian gets done in the bathroom. Which means probably another hour or so.

Do all gay males spend more time in the bathroom in the morning, on average, than women? Or is this just a gay + teen thing?

[Gilda Dent]

I had flying dreams very frequently as a kid. Probably closely related to frequenly reading Legion and Superman books. The "flying" was always the same. Instead of comic book type flying, I'd jump in the air, and by concentrating really hard, I could stop myself from going all the way back to the ground, hovering an inch or two off the ground and then sort of scooting around at that height.

[Paradox]

Wow, Gilda, that's very similar to my recurring dream as an adult on that subject. Instead of flying (I have those, too) I find myself on things like a piece of cardboard, that when I concentrate and lift the front a little, scoots along at speeds comparable to city traffic (like about 30 mph). Always thought that was a strange thing to dream when the possibilities were limitless.

[Paradox]

I also had many dreams of actually being a Legionnaire, but I hardly think that one needs any interpretation at all. ;)

[JeffreyWKramer]

I also had many dreams of actually being a Legionnaire, but I hardly think that one needs any interpretation at all. ;)

Which one? I'm guessing Shrinking Violet!

[Royal]

Oh yeah.

Smelling nice. Hair is awesome. Loving the new shirt.

Hell yeah I'd do me.

[JeffreyWKramer]

Off to T'giving with the in-laws.

Be well, all.

[Gilda Dent]

Oh yeah.

Smelling nice. Hair is awesome. Loving the new shirt.

Hell yeah I'd do me.

That's where we're different. I'd never stoop so low as to do me. I have much higher standards than that.

[Paradox]

JeffreyWKramer gets it in one:

Which one? I'm guessing Shrinking Violet!

Of course, because I'm such a shy, retiring sort.





And a lesbian. :)

[Royal]

Dammit. Lesbians always get more ass.

Can't you guys share or somethin?

[Paradox]

Sorry...the hot redhead in the lightning bolts is MINE! :p

[Valmore]

Oh yeah.

Smelling nice. Hair is awesome. Loving the new shirt.

Hell yeah I'd do me.

But what if you have a headache? Will you tell yourself no?

[Paradox]

And what if you're mad at you? Will you cut yourself off for spite? :)

[Royal]

I'm the type who don't return my calls.

[Paradox]

You yous are all alike.

[Cei-U!]

I just got back from the DC Universe board and now I feel like Cei-U.


That's why I never post there. It's so messy when my head explodes.

Cei-U!
I summon Billy Mays!

[Dom]

Ask me about my emotional problems.

[Paradox]

I'm not sure if that's a wise move...

[Dom]

You're probably right.

I'll go cry now.

[gary bolt]

And some sort of sweet and spicy rice pudding thing.

That sounds interesting. Is it a traditional dish in your family?

[Stellar]

Bored, Ivana. Bored.

It's 2 o' clock and there ain't shit to do.

[Jack Zodiac]

Oh hell, yeah. How can you get any better than a one-armed martial arts master tracking down and battling a blind serial killer who kills one-armed men with a guillotine on a chain.

It's not quite Master Killer, but it is quite the movie.

"Crippled Masters" is where it's at. Ever seen a paraplegic breakdance/kung-fu fight? You're missin' out! Wu-Tang Clan movies pale in comparison to the novelty that is an armless man carring a legless man on his back and going buck nuckin' futty on someone.

[Jack Zodiac]

Well... I'm off. I work until seven tonight and then I'm heading to my Thanksgiving dinner with my girlfriend's parents. I'll see you guys either really late tonight or really late tomorrow afternoon. I'm gonna' eat enough turkey to put down a rhino.

Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!

[Chris Nowlin]

Mornin' all. Happy Thanksgiving!

[tricksterpup]

I also had many dreams of actually being a Legionnaire, but I hardly think that one needs any interpretation at all. ;)
If you EVER BECOME one NEVER EVER wear the Mike Grell outfit.

[Gilda Dent]

That sounds interesting. Is it a traditional dish in your family?

Yep. It's a Thai dish Emily's mom makes.

[jessecuster3]

Howdy, I am dressed and somehwat ready to go to my dad's girlfriend's place. I have to wait for her daughter to come pick me up, and I am really dreading today. Dad will get drunk as usual, his girlfriend is one of those way overly nice people, but completly uninteresting by herself, her daughter is 26 looks just like mommy and isn't all that fun, and then the grandmother who is a holocaust survivor who only decided it was ok to eat a few years ago and the grandmother's boring boyfriend. Fortunately Dad brought over about 5 bottles of the Beujolais Nouveau, which I can easily polish off a bottle and a half, while watching football.


The other part that sucks is that she lives in the burbs so I am basically trapped until the daughter is ready to go home.


Oh yeah and dad is barbecuing the turkey and I am a freakin traditionalist, I want it in the oven with the juices and the stuffing inside.

[howyadoin]

Mornin', fuckers.

[howyadoin]

From a program I sent, by any chance?No, this was at work. Trying to print a file from InDesign CS2 to their colour Xerox thing.

It only popped up once; I just mentioned it because it sounded so convoluted and uninformative.

[howyadoin]

We aren't doing a turkey either. My little revolt against the "turkey day" conception of Thanksgiving. A goose, a ham, and a couple of roast chickens along with lots of rice, fresh vegetables, and about a dozen pies that my MIL has made since arriving yesterday. I'm pretty sure both ovens have been going full time since about an hour after she arrived.Sweet Jeebus, how many of you are there?

[jessecuster3]

Mornin', fuckers.


Afternoon, fucker.

hey have you heard Firecrackers ?

[howyadoin]

Afternoon, fucker.

hey have you heard Firecrackers ?Nope. Is that a band or a song?

[jessecuster3]

Nope. Is that a band or a song?


Its a band


http://www.wearefirecrackers.com/

[howyadoin]

Its a band


http://www.wearefirecrackers.com/I'm at work, but I'll check 'em out when I get home.

They're not another damn emo band, are they?

[Dom]

"I cut myself because God kills dandelions"

That would be the title of my emo band's debut album.

[Nikita]

I'm at work, but I'll check 'em out when I get home.

They're not another damn emo band, are they?


You have to work today? That's a bummer.

[Nikita]

Anyone want to chat with moi for a bit? Kind of a boring day today. Off from work and just sitting at my 'puter. We can talk about anything you like. Anything at all. I could even open my Yahoo Messneger or MSN Messenger, if you'd like and chat there. Just bored out of my skull today. I have a hard time "relaxing" because I tend to be workaholic. I start to "fidget" when I have too much free time on my hands and don't know what to do with myself.

:)

No turkey for us today. Just being lazy at home. Might hit Circuit City later on to get the complete third season of Samurai Jack.

[Deathstroke]

I'm at work

Sorry to hear that. I've got 4 1/2 days off from yesterday afternoon.

[Deathstroke]

I'm at work

Sorry to hear that. I've got 4 1/2 days off from yesterday afternoon.

[Nikita]

Oh well, I guess everyone's too busy today. I mean, it's not like its a holiday or anything. Yeesh. :D

Hope everyone has a good Turkey Day.


Gobble, gobble.

[Deathstroke]

Oh well, I guess everyone's too busy today. I mean, it's not like its a holiday or anything. Yeesh. :D

Hope everyone has a good Turkey Day.


Gobble, gobble.

I already ate, and now I'm just surfing the net, stopping by here every so often to check out new messages.

I've already done some shopping before today and I just placed an order with Amazon for a couple of other gifts.

[howyadoin]

You have to work today? That's a bummer.Heh. I know it's a shock, but people outside the U.S. don't celebrate American holidays.

[Chris Nowlin]

I make it a point to use whatever international holiday I can find as an excuse to skip work and get drunk. I like being cultured.

[Gilda Dent]

Sweet Jeebus, how many of you are there?

Twelve of us today.

[howyadoin]

Twelve of us today.That would do it, I guess. How's everything going at this point?

[howyadoin]

I make it a point to use whatever international holiday I can find as an excuse to skip work and get drunk. I like being cultured.But those countries don't assume you would celebrate those holidays.

[Gilda Dent]

That would do it, I guess. How's everything going at this point?

Other than a few awkward moments that are inevitable when you get this many people together, mostly regarding whose household rules we're using, it's been ok. Nobody's drunk and yelling at anybody else. That by itself is an improvement over any Thanksgiving with my parents.

[Chris Nowlin]

But those countries don't assume you would celebrate those holidays.

Are we the only country that does that? Without loss of generality, I assume people dress like us, speak english, celebrate our holidays and watch our movies and television.

Are other countries less ethnocentric?

[Perry Holley]

If you EVER BECOME one NEVER EVER wear the Mike Grell outfit.Unless you're Saturn Girl, of course.

[Chris Nowlin]

Your first name isn't coke?

This reminds me of a funny story. I will tell it.

I drink a lot of Coke and in college was called "Coke" or "Chris Coke". My department mailbox was even labelled Chris Coke for most of my stay there. This confused one of my students. More than a year after she'd been in my lab, she saw me drinking Coke and wearing a Coca-Cola t-shirt and said "Wow, you really get into it; just because of your last name?"

I did not clarify things for her. She likely still assumes my last name is Coke.

[o1pickleboy]

Anyone here know anything about the Cult message board? I just found it on a search and it looked interesting.

[o1pickleboy]

I have a good cbr trivia question, but I am to lazy to search for the thread. So I will ask it here.

Who is cbr member 150?


The answer is Cronin

[Pól Rua]

This reminds me of a funny story. I will tell it.

I drink a lot of Coke and in college was called "Coke" or "Chris Coke". My department mailbox was even labelled Chris Coke for most of my stay there. This confused one of my students. More than a year after she'd been in my lab, she saw me drinking Coke and wearing a Coca-Cola t-shirt and said "Wow, you really get into it; just because of your last name?"

I did not clarify things for her. She likely still assumes my last name is Coke.

A woman I used to work with was an incredibly dedicated history teacher. She'd never take holidays, usually working straight through them, except the big end of year one. Every year, because she'd not taken holidays or spent up, she'd take off overseas, usually taking the opportunity to visit places she'd been teaching about.
However, she had a nasty habit of getting into trouble every single time thorugh no fault of her own. She wandered into a restricted (read: war) zone due to missing signs while in Eastern Europe, for instance.

She visited the Atlanta and while she was there, bought a whole carton of the old fashioned bottled Coke that we can't get in Australia. So far, nothing's gone wrong, and she's on her way back.
Before she gets back, there's a stop off in Bangkok and they ask, "Have you got anything to declare."
She says, "Just a carton of Coke."
As soon as she said it, she thought. "Crap, now I know what I'm doing until my connecting flight gets here."

[TheTen-EyedMan]

The answer is Cronin

What is the Anti-life equation?

[Jeff Brady]

What is the Anti-life equation?

Jessica Simpson.

[Pól Rua]

Jessica Simpson.

I thought that was the Anti-MIND Equation.

[Jeff Brady]

I thought that was the Anti-MIND Equation.

Honestly, is there a difference?

[Pól Rua]

As a comic book fan, I have a rich and well-developed mind.