Rita's XIV: The Last DJ

[Chris Nowlin]

Man, you know who I hate?

coke & comics.

-Brian


Note he changed his avatar, then started saying mean things... What does this tell you? It's cursed!

Or maybe he's really curefreak too.

[Gingold]

No way BTY is Curefreak. It's a whole different type of crazy.

[jessecuster3]

Man, you know who I hate?

coke & comics.

-Brian


Figures, only you would use a word like "hate" here on CBR. Why don't you just find a white supremacist website to post on ?

[Ed Cunard]

Figures, only you would use a word like "hate" here on CBR. Why don't you just find a white supremacist website to post on ?

Because he can't ban people there.

Power-mad, that one.

[Typo Lad]

AAAAAAAAAaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!!

Mommy make it stop!!!!!!!
Bad little boys have to be punished...yessss

[Brian Cronin]

Because he can't ban people there.

Power-mad, that one.

Please, like I'm not a super-mod on the Vanguard News Network boards, too.

-Brian

[Ed Cunard]

Well, that explains why you're letting this one slide.

[Typo Lad]

Let's all change our avatars.

[Chris Nowlin]

Let's all change our avatars.

Test it. You change your avatar to Joker first. If you're not insane in 24 hours, I'll consider doing the same.

[jessecuster3]

Man I just wish there was one thread when I could take the extreme opposite opinion as everyone else here and be able to respond directly to everyone who disagreed with me.

It would be fun, for about a day at least.

[Puma]

just watching the next band of rain showers come up the valley.

[Puma]

This is interesting, each time I click on a particular thread a particular poster's post count has gone down...Brian must be weeding.

[Matt Algren]

The Coulter thread is melting! Melting!!!


what a world, what a world...

[Matt Algren]

This is interesting, each time I click on a particular thread a particular poster's post count has gone down...Brian must be weeding.
Keep clicking. Maybe you'll get us to a time before it signed up.

The future of CBR is in your hands, Puma. Choose wisely.

[Jeff Brady]

Test it. You change your avatar to Joker first. If you're not insane in 24 hours, I'll consider doing the same.

I'll take one for the team.

[Dreadstar]

I'll go in for it after the AV contest tomorrow.

[Typo Lad]

I'll take one for the team.
That's not much of a lithmus test Jeff.

[Gingold]

Everything is much clearer now.

[Puma]

I'm wondering how long that thread will last, not that people are getting totally out of control but that Brian is going to get tired of babysitting it to discard random posts.

[Chris Nowlin]

Looking closely, that is a disturbing picture, even without circumstance.

It's okay.

His madness keeps him sane.

[Matt Algren]

Bad little boys have to be punished...yessss
You've been reading too much Wonder Woman, Sweetgulper.

[Typo Lad]

"Betty"

Hah!

[Dom]

I feel weird.

[morna]

no, really!

http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i14/mornagary/snow013.jpg

[Brian Cronin]

I forgot about the contest.

I can't very well be "Oh, I can't change my avatar until the contest ends" and then change it the next day.

-Brian

[Chris Nowlin]

But I don't want to be among mad people.
Oh, you can't help that, we're all mad here. I'm mad. You're mad.
How do you know I'm mad?
You must be, or you wouldn't have come here.

[Jeff Brady]

Notes in experimental psychopathy:

Current theory: Members drawn to this Joker avatar are prone to broad generalizations, false dichotomies, arrogance, misogyny, insults, and ignorance.

It's been about five minutes since I've switched to the Avatar of the Damned. No side effects so far. I don't feel any different; still rather rational, if somewhat bully-ish.

Update in a few hours.

[Typo Lad]

You've been reading too much Wonder Woman, Sweetgulper.
Her boyfriend's name being "Sweetgulper" is bad enough, but do you know Etta's dad's nickname?

'Hard'.

Wonder how he got that little name

[Typo Lad]

Notes in experimental psychopathy:

Current theory: Members drawn to this Joker avatar are prone to broad generalizations, false dichotomies, arrogance, misogyny, insults, and ignorance.

It's been about five minutes since I've switched to the Avatar of the Damned. No side effects so far. I don't feel any different; still rather rational, if somewhat bully-ish.

Update in a few hours.
OOO! Can I be the control group?

[Dom]

Notes in experimental psychopathy:

Current theory: Members drawn to this Joker avatar are prone to broad generalizations, false dichotomies, arrogance, misogyny, insults, and ignorance.

It's been about five minutes since I've switched to the Avatar of the Damned. No side effects so far. I don't feel any different; still rather rational, if somewhat bully-ish.

Update in a few hours.

You stupid ass, all people named Jeff are clearly retarded.

If only you were as good as me, you'd realize that all women want is a man with money.

I knew a guy named Jeff, and he was an ass. Since you're named Jeff, you must also be an ass.

It's as easy as 1+2=5, retard.

[Jeff Brady]

OOO! Can I be the control group?

Don't you Jews control enough as it is? Sheesh, let the unchosen people have some fun for once.

Notes, continued:

Slight racial/religious prejudices slipping out, but may be part of ongoing brotherly bantering with Morts. Submit for further study once experiment is over.

[Chris Nowlin]

Notes in experimental psychopathy:

Current theory: Members drawn to this Joker avatar are prone to broad generalizations, false dichotomies, arrogance, misogyny, insults, and ignorance.

It's been about five minutes since I've switched to the Avatar of the Damned. No side effects so far. I don't feel any different; still rather rational, if somewhat bully-ish.

Update in a few hours.


You're making a broad generalization. That's rather arrogant of you.

You chose to use the avatar. So you were "drawn to it". Yet you find yourself different. A false dichotomy.

It's possible there are some who would be insulted to hear that you've prejudged them based on their avatar.

You seem to be ignorant of these symptoms you're displaying.

I think you're doing fine. Get cracking on the misogyny. Read Cerebus if it helps.

[Gingold]

Current theory: Members drawn to this Joker avatar are prone to broad generalizations, false dichotomies, arrogance, misogyny, insults, and ignorance.



People who think things like that are stupid. You either agree with me or you're an evil bastard. This makes sense because I am the greatest person who has ever lived. Certainly better than all those stupid b*tches who ignore my PMs. Stupid fat cows! Why should I care what the capital of Wisconsin is?

[Chris Nowlin]

Anyone familiar with Goddamn Batman (http://forums.comicbookresources.com/member.php?u=13926)? Should we keep an eye on him?

[Stellar]

Hey, Brady, what's with the joker av? curefreak jitters?

[Chris Nowlin]

Hey, Brady, what's with the joker av? curefreak jitters?

It's worse; betterthanyou jitters. The coulter thread has the answers.

[Stellar]

Nah, Goddamn Batman he's been around for a while and from what I've seen, he's aight.

[Brian Cronin]

Well, that explains why you're letting this one slide.

I am super racist.

I was just telling someone the other day how much I hate Heroes because there is an interracial couple on it.

Seriously, though, as I've mentioned previously - I just don't see having awful opinions as being "actionable."

I totally get, though, that that can be frustrating as hell from the perspective of other posters.

-Brian

[Jeff Brady]

I think you're doing fine. Get cracking on the misogyny. Read Cerebus if it helps.

Women are only to be used for breeding, labor, and possibly pleasure, if they can keep their damn mouth shut while getting me a beer.

Notes, continued:

Despite my general support of feminism & equality, and dislike of alcoholic beverages, I find my predilections shifting the other way.

I'm still straight, though, so that will keep Ed Cunard & his Prince Albert the hell away from me.

[Chris Nowlin]

I'm really glad you're not taking action. I think that's part of why you're a good mod. As long as he respectfully presents his views and isn't attacking anyone.

Really, he's mostly not even combative, unless he's making up these viewpoints for a laugh of course.

[Stellar]

A word to the wise: Stay away from the Joker av, it's obviously cursed.

[Chris Nowlin]

Nah, Goddamn Batman he's been around for a while and from what I've seen, he's aight.

Maybe we have a counterexample to the current hypotheses.

[Merey]

I am super racist.

I was just telling someone the other day how much I hate Heroes because there is an interracial couple on it.


-Brian

Yeah, and that hate-on you have for that little interracial Ex Machina-like kid is just disturbing.

[Jeff Brady]

Hey, Brady, what's with the joker av? curefreak jitters?

Read my previous posts in this thread, jerkface.

Notes, continued:

Insulting behavior is sprouting, although it again appears to be in jest.

[morna]

Aparently I've overestimated snow pictures' ability to calm and soothe - Perhaps you're all too inured to the charms of snow and it's clean white muffling qualities...I declare you must all move to areas of the country(s) that don't get snow so as to be more able to appreciate the wonder
http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i14/mornagary/snow014.jpg

[Chris Nowlin]

I've seen it snow exactly once in my life. It was 3 years ago. I was in Vancouver. (Or more precisely in the nearby mountains. Whistler I think)

I am still awed by the majesty.

[Stellar]

Read my previous posts in this thread, jerkface.

Notes, continued:

Insulting behavior is sprouting, although it again appears to be in jest.

God, you are such a curefreak. I mean BetterThanYou. Let's just call you a Betty.

[jessecuster3]

This game is way too fun, if I wasn't in the AV contest I would totally join in. Oh, who am I kidding, I won't get any votes with out a t&a shot anyways.

[Chris Nowlin]

God, you are such a curefreak. I mean BetterThanYou. Let's just call you a Betty.

Or just a freak.

[jessecuster3]

http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i14/mornagary/snow014.jpg



This is pure snow! Do you have any idea what the street value of this mountain is?

[Brian Cronin]

Yeah, and that hate-on you have for that little interracial Ex Machina-like kid is just disturbing.

He's a mixed breed! UNCLEAN!!! UNCLEAN!!!

-Brian

[Stellar]

This is pure snow! Do you have any idea what the street value of this mountain is?

Now that thar's a purty picture, ma'am.

[Chris Nowlin]

I wanna build a snowman one day. My never having played in snow is the one separation between me and Calvin & Hobbes. Was my childhood poorer for it?

[Stellar]

I want to build a snowman, too. One that looks exactly like Joker.

[Dreadstar]

I wanna build a snowman one day. My never having played in snow is the one separation between me and Calvin & Hobbes. Was my childhood poorer for it?


Aren't all Californians like only a few hours drive from snow?

Go, my son. Make a snowman. Indulge a snow angel.

[Gingold]

I wanna build a snowman one day. My never having played in snow is the one separation between me and Calvin & Hobbes. Was my childhood poorer for it?

Yes. Playing in the snow is one of the great joys of childhood and adulthood.

[jessecuster3]

Aren't all Californians like only a few hours drive from snow?

Go, my son. Make a snowman. Indulge a snow angel.


I remember my freshman year in college, one of our dorm mates was from Orlando and had never seen snow in his life. When it snowed that year, there was a line to throw the first snowball at him.

[Typo Lad]

I messed my beard up shaving. Now I need to have the barber fix it. Feh.

[Dreadstar]

Yes. Playing in the snow is one of the great joys of childhood and adulthood.
Every adult I know who grow up in Ohio has a scar somewhere on their body from an ill-conceived sledding experiment of some sort. Mine incorporates a ramp built up from a car hood and the inability to judge at what speed the ramp jump reached escape velocity.

[morna]

sorry I'm all delirious 'cause we NEVER get snow like this. I'm going out in it soon.

http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i14/mornagary/snow023.jpg

http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i14/mornagary/snow025.jpg

http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i14/mornagary/snow029.jpg

[Dreadstar]

I see snow like that and my first thought is: Snow Cream.

[Puma]

Getting weird, time to go.

Off for shopping and rotating the tires.

[Stellar]

Gingold is in on this? Dear Allah/Buddha/Jesus...

[tricksterpup]

I'm still straight, though, so that will keep Ed Cunard & his Prince Albert the hell away from me.
But what about your Man Crush on Typo???

[Brian Cronin]

I like Jeff's beard.

It works well for him.

-Brian

[Gingold]

Every adult I know who grow up in Ohio has a scar somewhere on their body from an ill-conceived sledding experiment of some sort. Mine incorporates a ramp built up from a car hood and the inability to judge at what speed the ramp jump reached escape velocity.

We used to sled down a hill at the cemetery that didn't have too many gravestones on it. I've got a scar on my head from not being able to bail in time.

[Merey]

I like Jeff's beard.

It works well for him.

-Brian


I do too. I haven't see it in a week, but I'm guessing it has filled in nicely.

BTW, how was last night?

[Stellar]

We used to...shit...no snow in South America.

[Brian Cronin]

I do too. I haven't see it in a week, but I'm guessing it has filled in nicely.

BTW, how was last night?

Have you seen his shorter hair?

And last night was Funsville, USA.

-Brian

[Ed Cunard]

\Seriously, though, as I've mentioned previously - I just don't see having awful opinions as being "actionable."

I totally get, though, that that can be frustrating as hell from the perspective of other posters.


Oh, it's not that.

It was the "does it get you hard?" and that line of thing that he's been posting that I thought would do him in.

[jessecuster3]

Have you seen his shorter hair?

And last night was Funsville, USA.

-Brian


You guys came to Chicago ?

[Merey]

Oh yeah, I missed the premiere of Jeff's short hair. Damn, I'm lame.

[Brian Cronin]

Hey, I didn't say it!

Can't blame me!

-Brian

[Typo Lad]

Oh yeah, I missed the premiere of Jeff's short hair. Damn, I'm lame.
Oh snap. I missed that.

Still, what I did instead was worth it. Tot got her first bicycle!

[Spike-X]

Seriously, though, as I've mentioned previously - I just don't see having awful opinions as being "actionable."


Glad to hear it. I'd hate for us to start banning people just for their opinions. If for no other reason than it would prove trolls like MoTA and iwarrior right.

[Deathstroke]

I'm thinking I missed a lot of stupid over the holiday weekend.

Given the right circumstances, you can miss a lot of stupid over night, never mind a long weekend.

[Deathstroke]

Pain! In My Skull! Between My Ears!

Time for a lobotomy!

[Deathstroke]

Yeah, sorry. I meant to send those nude pics to someone else, honest.

You did send them to others, you just included Typo Lad.

On a related note, you should be ashamed of your actions with that cow.

[Deathstroke]

I'm loving my PS2, and loved Marvel: UA... but am miffed because Blockbuster enver has JL:heroes in stock!

That pain in your head must be really bad, it's got you inventing new words.

[Deathstroke]

I wasn't here over the past 4 days, either. What did I miss? Any IP bannings? Drama? Underage nudity?

Well I think you'd have known about the last one on your list if it happened because that would've caused a HUGE boatload of drama and an IP banning for sure.

Oh, and Britney flashed the news that she is cleanshaven.

[Brian Cronin]

Oh, it's not that.

It was the "does it get you hard?" and that line of thing that he's been posting that I thought would do him in.

Gotcha.

I was more trying to say that I empathize with folks on threads like that and the religion ones.

I can see how it can be very frustrating for posters to see some of these things and not see them removed.

-Brian

[Deathstroke]

"Remember folks, no means no. And a ballgag means they can't say no!"

Must be very interesting at your house.

[Deathstroke]

I feel weird.


And bumpy too.

[Typo Lad]

Well I think you'd have known about the last one on your list if it happened because that would've caused a HUGE boatload of drama and an IP banning for sure.

Oh, and Britney flashed the news that she is cleanshaven.
She did w3hat nowA?

How exactly does that come up in an interciew?

[Deathstroke]

She did w3hat nowA?

How exactly does that come up in an interciew?


Pictures my good man, pictures.

[Deathstroke]

I was listening to a CD here at work today to do a review.

It was an tribute album featuring all female bands covering songs ranging from AC/DC to Led Zeppelin and The Ramones to The Misfits.

There's just something fundamentally wrong with hearing a woman sing the lyrics:

"I've got something to say, I killed your baby today, doesn't matter much to me as long as it's dead.

I've got something to say I raped your mother today, doesn't matter much to as long as she's spread."

(Fixed last word thanks to correction of mistake by Tin Man, thanks TM)

[Michael P]

Have you seen his shorter hair?

And last night was Funsville, USA.

-Brian
You haven't lived until you've seen my rendition of "Springtime for Hitler."

[TinMan]

I was listening to a CD here at work today to do a review.

It was an tribute album featuring all female bands covering songs ranging from AC/DC to Led Zeppelin and The Ramones to The Misfits.

There's just something fundamentally wrong with hearing a woman sing the lyrics:

"I've got something to say, I killed your baby today, doesn't matter much to me as long as it's dead.

I've got something to say I raped your mother today, doesn't matter much to as long as she's dead."

Correction: bolded lyric should be "spread" if I recall correctly.

However, I see nothing wrong with a chick singing those lyrics, in fact it's rather comical.

[HomerJay]

She did w3hat nowA?

How exactly does that come up in an interciew?
Quit typing with one hand.

[Dreadstar]

Quit typing with one hand.

He won't get to one hand without photo evidence, which doesn't seem to be forthcoming.

[jessecuster3]

So, while I was able to get my gmail account back and I am grateful for that, I opened the account and it only went back to 11/21. So I emailed google asking what happened to all of the old mail. Their response:

We have completed a thorough investigation of your Gmail account, and can confirm that a technical problem did not cause the behavior you reported. We apologize for any inconvenience you might have experienced.

[Deathstroke]

He won't get to one hand without photo evidence, which doesn't seem to be forthcoming.

Not on this site.

[Deathstroke]

Correction: bolded lyric should be "spread" if I recall correctly.

However, I see nothing wrong with a chick singing those lyrics, in fact it's rather comical.

Yes, you are right. I had a brain fart. Although my mistake does make it sound that much worse.

[Ed Cunard]

So, while I was able to get my gmail account back and I am grateful for that, I opened the account and it only went back to 11/21. So I emailed google asking what happened to all of the old mail. Their response:

Ouch.

It sounds like the fuckwit deleted your e-mails. You really need to find some way to fuck him over. Has he lined up a new job yet?

[Michael P]

So, while I was able to get my gmail account back and I am grateful for that, I opened the account and it only went back to 11/21. So I emailed google asking what happened to all of the old mail. Their response:
In other words, the douchebag deleted all your old mail.

You must now spend the rest of the day killing him.

[jessecuster3]

Ouch.

It sounds like the fuckwit deleted your e-mails. You really need to find some way to fuck him over. Has he lined up a new job yet?

Nope !

Fuck him !

[Matt Algren]

Nope !

Fuck him !
None of this would have happened if you'd just replied to curefreak's email.

[jessecuster3]

Here is a question, who is more obsessed Stellar and Matt Algren about Curefeak or ten-eyed man about Jessica ?

[Ed Cunard]

Nope !

Fuck him !

Well, gather dirt on him, if you can. It's the kind of thing a new employer might want to know about.

[Stellar]

Here is a question, who is more obsessed Stellar and Matt Algren about Curefeak or ten-eyed man about Jessica ?

NO ONE in the known Universe is more obsessed about ANYTHING than TenEyed about Jessica Simpson.

OFFICIAL.

[howyadoin]

Afternoon, fuckers.

[jessecuster3]

Whats up fucker ? No work today ?

[Cayman]

Justice League Heroes seems so unfinished compared to Marvel Ultimate Alliance.

It's still pretty fun though.

[howyadoin]

Whats up fucker ? No work today ?Nope. Took the day off to extend the 3-day weekend.

Just got up an hour ago.

[TinMan]

Yes, you are right. I had a brain fart. Although my mistake does make it sound that much worse.

I can see the Headlines now:

WOMAN FUCKED TO DEATH IN HER OWN BED-STORY AT 11

[howyadoin]

Aren't all Californians like only a few hours drive from snow?

Go, my son. Make a snowman. Indulge a snow angel.Snow angels are one of the greatest experiences you can have in life.

[Matt Algren]

Here is a question, who is more obsessed Stellar and Matt Algren about Curefeak or ten-eyed man about Jessica ?
Woah now, pardner. We have rules against name callin'.

EDIT: ...and I just checked; I haven't mentioned him that much. Only three times since he got banned. That's not an outrageous amount, is it?

[jessecuster3]

Snow angels are one of the greatest experiences you can have in life.


Only beaten by a really good sledding hill.

[howyadoin]

Only beaten by a really good sledding hill.Yeah, but you can make a snow angel on the way home from the bar. You don't usually have a sled with you in those circumstances.

[jessecuster3]

Yeah, but you can make a snow angel on the way home from the bar. You don't usually have a sled with you in those circumstances.


Maybe you need to start going to bars that are at the top of hills :)

[Puma]

I go away for three hours and its the same exact crap on that thread as when I left...except for the Joker avatars.

edited to add: what a fuckwit

[Chris Nowlin]

Yeah, I feel the wrong things are being argued there. They can cut out all the crap about what drives technological development and the nature of composition. They'll find there's simple ethical differences underlying everything. I had my fun last night, so I'm done with it though.

EDIT: except of course to provide humorous commentary

[Puma]

I will stay a lurker, it's not worth the energy.

[Typo Lad]

Justice League Heroes seems so unfinished compared to Marvel Ultimate Alliance.

It's still pretty fun though.

I'd just like the chance to PLAY the damned game.

[Sanagi]

Jokers everywhere... I'm confused.

[Cayman]

I'd just like the chance to PLAY the damned game.

I rented it from GameFly. I'll probably buy it when the price drops to the $20 level.

[Brian Cronin]

There's no possible way that this thread hits 5,000 tonight.

None whatsoever.

-Brian

[Brian Cronin]

None at all.

No chance.

-Brian

[Brian Cronin]

382 posts in one night?

Will never happen.

-Brian

[Typo Lad]

I rented it from GameFly. I'll probably buy it when the price drops to the $20 level.
I've checked two local blockbusters to no avial. I'm, not enough of a gamer to join gamefly. I just want to play JL:H and try the X-Men games (I'm already planning on buying a used copy of M:UA)

[morna]

382 posts in one night?

Will never happen.

-Brian

is that a challenge! :D

[Puma]

There's no possible way that this thread hits 5,000 tonight.

None whatsoever.

-Brian

are you actually daring us?

[ragnarok_2012]

There's no possible way that this thread hits 5,000 tonight.

None whatsoever.

-Brian

Oh ye of little faith.

[morna]

anybody want to see my latest piece... it came out of the annealer yesterday and I really like it!

[Puma]

anybody want to see my latest piece... it came out of the annealer yesterday and I really like it!

Sure, what's an annealer?

[morna]

an annealer is a kiln expressly used to cool glass down from hot hot working temperatures to room temp. I am a glass artist and I make blown glass pieces with paintings (usually abstract) encased within clear glass... among other stuff.


http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i14/mornagary/hush2.jpg


I won't say too much yet, any questions - just ask! we gotta hit 5000 right!?

[Deathstroke]

Here is a question, who is more obsessed Stellar and Matt Algren about Curefeak or ten-eyed man about Jessica ?

Wait until Ten Eyed Man reads the news that there is apparently a Jessica Simpson sex tape about to hit the shelves. (Unless she comes up with a ton of money to prevent it.)

[ragnarok_2012]

I read Steven Grant's My Flesh is Cool this past weekend.

Nice read. The artist reminded me a bit of the fellow who worked on Preacher (I feel too lazy to look up the name right now).

[ragnarok_2012]

an annealer is a kiln expressly used to cool glass down from hot hot working temperatures to room temp. I am a glass artist and I make blown glass pieces with paintings (usually abstract) encased within clear glass... among other stuff.


http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i14/mornagary/hush2.jpg


I won't say too much yet, any questions - just ask! we gotta hit 5000 right!?

Nice work!

[Sanagi]

I wonder why certain people are drawn to that Joker avatar...

But considering that it seems to be the case, I think it would be funny if choosing the Joker avatar actually gave you the Belldandy (http://forums.comicbookresources.com/images/avatars/0031.jpg) one instead.

[ragnarok_2012]

I like my (semi) new avatar.

[Merey]

I finally saw Dark City this weekend (KMeyers: guess what I'll be getting from Netflix once DC is returned?). Good stuff! And Rufus Sewell was in top sultry/brooding eyed form.

[Sanagi]

I like my (semi) new avatar.
It is most excellent.

[Merey]

I also like your semi-new avatar, Ragnarok. It goes well with my semi-new sig.

[morna]

Nice work!

Thanks!

That IS a great avatar BTW ... makes me smile

[Puma]

Very neat Morna.

Victoria BC? Yay! used to go up on the Princess Marguerite and stay at the Empress. Even drove to Port Renfrew (sp?) ...once.

[howyadoin]

an annealer is a kiln expressly used to cool glass down from hot hot working temperatures to room temp. I am a glass artist and I make blown glass pieces with paintings (usually abstract) encased within clear glass... among other stuff.


http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i14/mornagary/hush2.jpg


I won't say too much yet, any questions - just ask! we gotta hit 5000 right!?Beautiful work, as usual. Any significance to the red cross or the 3 red dots?

[morna]

Very neat Morna.

Victoria BC? Yay! used to go up on the Princess Marguerite and stay at the Empress. Even drove to Port Renfrew (sp?) ...once.

Thanks Puma.
I love it up there did you make it out to Botanical Beach? It's the BEST place to go low tide-ing around here. Giant purple and red urchins and huge green anemones and the rock formations! It's awesome.

[Puma]

Thanks Puma.
I love it up there did you make it out to Botanical Beach? It's the BEST place to go low tide-ing around here. Giant purple and red urchins and huge green anemones and the rock formations! It's awesome.


Yup, although it was drizzling. It was the first time I took my husband to Canada with my parents; we went pub crawling one night, he was astounded by their abilities and my fascination with traditional pub food.

[morna]

Beautiful work, as usual. Any significance to the red cross or the 3 red dots?
Thanks howy! yes, yes there is... there's significance to everything in these paintings. I don't like to translate for people tho' 'cause it keeps them from inventing their own stories and meanings. Which is, I think one of the most rewarding things about abstract painting. It's too bad there's such a limited audience for abstract work. People seem to rather have things all spelled out to them and not have to use their imagination when viewing a work of art. sigh [/end rant]

sorry howy I wasn't referring to you - just the general populace

[howyadoin]

sorry howy I wasn't referring to you - just the general populaceOh, I know you'd never include me in the common rabble.

[howyadoin]

The view from here:

http://static.flickr.com/112/308142001_ccc8196190_o.jpg

http://static.flickr.com/108/308141783_6913e927c6_o.jpg

http://static.flickr.com/122/308141670_5630107e89_o.jpg

[Gingold]

Cool photos Howy. I hope we get some snow here soon.

[Puma]

Oh, I know you'd never include me in the common rabble.


I'm common rabble and darn proud of it.

Actually I just don't 'get' most abstract art.

[Dr. Hfuhruhurr]

http://imgsrv.heraldtribune.com/apps/pbcsi.dll/bilde?NewTbl=1&Avis=SH&Dato=20061122&Kategori=PHOTOGALLERY&Lopenr=1122003&Ref=PH&Item=3&Title=1&Maxw=800&Maxh=600

Yep, it's been cold here, too. Down to the 50s at night. Brrrrr.

[morna]

Nice - looks like we got more snow than you did! we have over a foot!

http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i14/mornagary/snow025.jpg

[Puma]

http://imgsrv.heraldtribune.com/apps/pbcsi.dll/bilde?NewTbl=1&Avis=SH&Dato=20061122&Kategori=PHOTOGALLERY&Lopenr=1122003&Ref=PH&Item=3&Title=1&Maxw=800&Maxh=600

Yep, it's been cold here, too. Down to the 50s at night. Brrrrr.

jeez, even we're down in the thirties. Fifties during the day but still, ice, frost, and stuff.

[Valmore]

I miss snow sometimes.

[morna]

I really like this one Gary took this morning

http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i14/mornagary/snow029.jpg

[Puma]

I miss snow sometimes.

Same here, but then I remember my time at CWU and plowing through the snow, slush, and, of course, the below 0 temps. I visit snow in the Sierras but I don't want to live in it again.

[Valmore]

Same here, but then I remember my time at CWU and plowing through the snow, slush, and, of course, the below 0 temps. I visit snow in the Sierras but I don't want to live in it again.

I don't miss getting called by the apartment manager to help with the snow shoveling in the parking lot at 7 a.m.

However, that one winter in New Hampshire/Vermont was so beautiful. Even driving on the interstate was awesome, because there were huge water crystals on the sides of mountain faces.

But I don't miss the shoveling.

[K'Nort]

My day sucks!!!

And apparently I've been missing out on annoying threads. I've only caught up in here so far.

(And I forgot to ask last night. What did Cronin change Rita's name to for the holiday?)

We somehow got freezing rain this afternoon so I had to slowly shuffle the mile home and still managed to fall once. With all kinds of witnesses driving by for maximum humiliation.

Still all tense. Physically and mentally.

[morna]

It was brief - all I remember is.. something something Troll something

[Royal]

Need a hug?

[howyadoin]

I'm common rabble and darn proud of it.

Actually I just don't 'get' most abstract art.Please. At the very least, you're uncommon rabble.

[howyadoin]

It was brief - all I remember is.. something something Troll something"King of the Trolls", maybe?

[DarkBlade]

I've been getting twitchy wanting to do stained glass again... but the last time it was all borrowed tools and I don't really have the money for a grinder or the space to do it.

*sigharzzzargfrazzit.*

[howyadoin]

I've been getting twitchy wanting to do stained glass again... but the last time it was all borrowed tools and I don't really have the money for a grinder or the space to do it.

*sigharzzzargfrazzit.*That's something I'd love to try, too.

[morna]

"King of the Trolls", maybe?

ya, that could well be it

[K'Nort]

"King of the Trolls", maybe?

Is it an album name?

[howyadoin]

Is it an album name?Only the Cronin knows.

[Brian Cronin]

That would make a cool album title.

-Brian

[Brian Cronin]

Who would win in a fight?

Ben Folds or Ben Stiller?

-Brian

[howyadoin]

Who would win in a fight?

Ben Folds or Ben Stiller?Ben Affleck, because he's got a big cement head.

[Merey]

Ben Stiller.

I've met Ben Folds and he's a tiny, wiry guy. Ben still kind of a has wrestler's body.

[Brian Cronin]

Okay.

What Ben COULD Ben Folds beat in a fight?

-Brian

[Nikita]

I miss snow sometimes.


I will gladly switch states with you then....because I've grown to hate snow. (because it's a pain in the booty to drive in) And I'm just getting too old to make snowman these days. *cough, weeze*

[K'Nort]

*sigh* See, that's why I wish I was a guy sometimes. Guys have "real fun", whereas if a bunch of girls rented a cabin, it would just be a boring "lets experience nature" kind of deal, and neverending giggle fest over things they bought at the local shop. Girl "fun" is boring. LOL. (unless it's a bunch of lesbians or bi women who rented a cabin instead of straight women. That could be fun) I know, I'm generalizing, but I have yet to meet a straight woman who'd enjoy the same kind of things I enjoy as far as activities besides shopping.

I really hate being a girl sometimes. Guys know how to have REAL fun. That's why I don't have many female friends. They'd rather go shopping and do "sensible" things instead of all the "stupid fun" things guys do. That's why I click better with guys and have more fun with them. Guys are always up for fun no matter what. All a guy friend has to do to pull me out of a funk is to ask me if I want to watch porn with him, or check out women somewhere, or just do something crazy, and that always works. I know my "manbashing" in that other thread a week ago may not seem like it, but I think guys are awesome. See what a difference a few days make? I love men today. Men are the best. I love "guy fun".

If you're serious about your improved posting thing, please note that your constant "womanbashing" is extraordinarily obnoxious as well.

Feel free to complain about the incredibly narrow range of women you manage to meet in your own personal life, but stop acting like they have anything to do with the gender in general. The women on CBR are NOT some kind of special exception to the rule. We are the rule. Stop insulting us.

[howyadoin]

Okay.

What Ben COULD Ben Folds beat in a fight?Not this one:

http://www.catskillcomics.com/suerosema/Ben-Grimm---THING.jpg

[JeffreyWKramer]

Okay.

What Ben COULD Ben Folds beat in a fight?


Ben Franklin, by virtue of Franklin being dead.

If it was a Franklin zombie, though, that would be another matter.

[Brian Cronin]

Could he beat up Ben E. King?

-Brian

[Merey]

*sigh* See, that's why I wish I was a guy sometimes. Guys have "real fun", whereas if a bunch of girls rented a cabin, it would just be a boring "lets experience nature" kind of deal, and neverending giggle fest over things they bought at the local shop. Girl "fun" is boring. LOL.

What the hell?!

Well, a bunch of WOMEN and I have rented a cabin before and it's nothing like you described. Perhaps you need new women friends. Or you know, not buy into ill-formed (and frankly, insulting) sterotypes.

[Royal]

Ben Kingsley.

[Nikita]

If you're serious about your improved posting thing, please note that your constant "womanbashing" is extraordinarily obnoxious as well.

Feel free to complain about the incredibly narrow range of women you manage to meet in your own personal life, but stop acting like they have anything to do with the gender in general. The women on CBR are NOT some kind of special exception to the rule. We are the rule. Stop insulting us.


Um, not all of my posts are meant to be taken that seriously. Some of them contain sarcasm and I'm just goofing around. (no matter who or what I'm "bashing" by the way)

My apologies.

[howyadoin]

What the hell?!

Well, a bunch of WOMEN and I have rented a cabin before and it's nothing like you described. Perhaps you need new women friends. Or you know, not buy into some ill-formed (and frankly, insulting) sterotype.Merey's right. The women I was in the cottage with didn't even have a pillow fight.

[Nikita]

What the hell?!

Well, a bunch of WOMEN and I have rented a cabin before and it's nothing like you described. Perhaps you need new women friends. Or you know, not buy into some ill-formed (and frankly, insulting) sterotype.


My apologies.

[Brian Cronin]

Ben Kingsley.

I dunno...don't underestimate the power of Gandhi.

-Brian

[Jeff Brady]

If you won't do something that cavemen HAD to do millenia ago, then you're a waste of DNA. You should have just run down your momma's leg like all the other sperm.

Notes, continued:

Feelings of unrest and impatience are rampant. Misanthropy is at an all time high, which for me, is saying something. I'm not sure how long I can keep this up before self-destructing and getting perma-banned myself. I'll give it another half hour before I switch back.

[Merey]

Merey's right. The women I was in the cottage with didn't even have a pillow fight.

We did play drunken hide-and-seek in the dark. But that's not a "girly thing". In fact, we're doing the cabin thing again in two weeks, but this time we have guys coming along. And, oh yes, there will be a drunken hide-and-seek in the dark rematch.

[howyadoin]

We did play drunken hide-and-seek in the dark. But that's not a "girly thing". In fact, we're doing the cabin thing again in two weeks, but this time we have guys coming along. And, oh yes, there will be a drunken hide-and-seek in the dark rematch.Drunken games are always good.

Except for Russian Roulette.

[Brian Cronin]

Drunken games are always good.

Except for Russian Roulette.

That is always better sober.

-Brian

[ragnarok_2012]

Thanks Sanagi, Merey & Morna re: my new avatar.

I picked it up off a Live Journal community.

[howyadoin]

That is always better sober.Yeah, your aim is usually better.

[Stellar]

Post 4682. Keep m comin', boys.

[Stellar]

Speaking of avatars, I'm thinking of changing mine to Joker. It's just so goddamn tempting.

[ragnarok_2012]

Russian Roullette makes me think of Obadiah Stane's secret origin.

It also makes me think of the Deerhunter.

[Stellar]

What exactly is the origin of Russian Roulette?

[ragnarok_2012]

Speaking of avatars, I'm thinking of changing mine to Joker. It's just so goddamn tempting.

You always struck me as more of a Space Cowboy.

Possibly a Gangster of Love.

[howyadoin]

Russian Roullette makes me think of Obadiah Stane's secret origin.

It also makes me think of the Deerhunter.It makes me think of Beer Hunter (http://www.webtender.com/handbook/games/beerhunter.game).

[kmeyers]

an annealer is a kiln expressly used to cool glass down from hot hot working temperatures to room temp. I am a glass artist and I make blown glass pieces with paintings (usually abstract) encased within clear glass... among other stuff.


http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i14/mornagary/hush2.jpg


I won't say too much yet, any questions - just ask! we gotta hit 5000 right!?
Very cool. Reminds me of fishing...the red boat is floating on top of the water, and the blue fish/jellyfish is following the dots/bait. The X marks the spot to the buried treasure. There must always be buried treasure in underwater paintings.

[Merey]

Which, in turn, reminds me of Buck Hunter. I rock at that game!

[ragnarok_2012]

What exactly is the origin of Russian Roulette?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russian_Roulette


Legends abound regarding the invention of Russian roulette. Most of these, predictably, take place in Russia, or occur among Russian soldiers.

In one legend, 19th century Russian prisoners were forced to play the game while the prison guards bet on the outcome. In another version, desperate and suicidal officers in the Russian army played the game to impress each other.

The earliest known use of the term is from "Russian Roulette", a short story by Georges Surdez in the January 30, 1937, issue of Collier's Magazine.

[Brian Cronin]

Russian Roulette was invented in 1987 by James Carville and Owen Wilson.

-Brian

[Gilda Dent]

The snow pictures are beautiful. I think the single best way to experience the snow is to look at a picture of it or watch a video. I do not miss snow one little bit.

I've also never rented a cabin with anyone. Camping out is not my idea of fun. Nature is something best experienced second hand.

[howyadoin]

Very cool. Reminds me of fishing...the red boat is floating on top of the water, and the blue fish/jellyfish is following the dots/bait. The X marks the spot to the buried treasure. There must always be buried treasure in underwater paintings.I think it's a ship hunting submarines. Notice all the fighter planes in the sky.

[kmeyers]

I finally saw Dark City this weekend (KMeyers: guess what I'll be getting from Netflix once DC is returned?). Good stuff! And Rufus Sewell was in top sultry/brooding eyed form.
Big Fish! I actually just watched it again the other day. I hope I haven't overhyped it for you.

[howyadoin]

Nature is something best experienced second hand.That sounds kinda sad.

[Brian Cronin]

I didn't overhype Dark City or New Frontier.

-Brian

[howyadoin]

I didn't overhype Appleton Estates.

[kmeyers]

I think it's a ship hunting submarines. Notice all the fighter planes in the sky.
You're so violent. I thought they were clouds.

But yeah they do look more like planes looking at it again...and the bait looks more like depth charges now that you mention it. Way to ruin it for me, man!

[howyadoin]

You're so violent. I thought they were clouds.

But yeah they do look more like planes looking at it again...and the bait looks more like depth charges now that you mention it. Way to ruin it for me, man!Hey, it's just my opinion!

[Gilda Dent]

That sounds kinda sad.

When you watch it at home, you don't get bit by insects or have to deal with critters and the temperature is always a perfect 70-75 degrees. No rain or snow or wind or cold temperatures. It's the perfect compromise. You get the pretty views with none of the hazards.

[ragnarok_2012]

I'm trying a new avatar out for a spin.

[howyadoin]

When you watch it at home, you don't get bit by insects or have to deal with critters and the temperature is always a perfect 70-75 degrees. No rain or snow or wind or cold temperatures. It's the perfect compromise. You get the pretty views with none of the hazards.And none of the benefits.

[Gilda Dent]

And none of the benefits.

You still get the pretty pictures.

[ragnarok_2012]

http://pics.livejournal.com/belmanoir/pic/001cyp84

Wow. That is the perfect avatar for Typolad.

[morna]

I'm trying a new avatar out for a spin.
I always use my left hand when making that sign. - makes it that much more poignant!

[Merey]

Big Fish! I actually just watched it again the other day. I hope I haven't overhyped it for you.

That's okay if you did, because it'll just add something new to my Burton rant.

"...and then, I watched that big pile of shit, Big Fish because this Kmeyers dude hyped it from here until tomorrow"

You know, something like that.

[kmeyers]

You still get the pretty pictures.
But, that's like seeing a picture of the Sistine Chapel(or any artwork) vs actually seeing it in person. Totally different experiences.

[howyadoin]

You still get the pretty pictures.True. But cameras can't fully capture what we see with the naked eye.

[ragnarok_2012]

Speaking of Russian Roulette....

[kmeyers]

Heroes is on!!!

[Nikita]

Heroes is on!!!


I was just thinking that.

[Brian Cronin]

Speaking of Russian Roulette....

We were!!

Just before!

Very observant.

-Brian

[ragnarok_2012]

We were!!

Just before!

Very observant.

-Brian

Ah well. I enjoyed that icon.

[Merey]

Heroes is on!!!

Yay!

Maybe I'll actually watch it within the week it airs. And don't let Brian watch it, he hates that half black kid.

[Gilda Dent]

I'm just not a nature person. The tradeoffs of not having to travel, put up with crowds, insects, bad weather and so forth are well worth it for me. I get to see the pictures of the snow without experiencing all the effects of the snow, such as with driving conditions, fogged up glasses, getting cold.

[gary bolt]

We got more snow last night than we've had in years! Most winters we don't even get a snowfall that stays on the ground. Walking to work this morning was a beautiful experience.

http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i14/mornagary/GaryGlass074.jpg

http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i14/mornagary/GaryGlass070.jpg

[Brian Cronin]

Yay!

Maybe I'll actually watch it within the week it airs. And don't let Brian watch it, he hates that half black kid.

UNCLEAN!!! UNCLEAN!!!

-Brian

[Davideaux]

I hate that kid in Heroes too. He's an awful kid actor.

[Merey]

Rag - that's my favorite one yet!

Stephen and a reference to a pre-pubescent masterpiece is a match made in heaven.

[Jeff Brady]

Bleuch.

Glad that's over.

[Davideaux]

Yay!

Maybe I'll actually watch it within the week it airs. And don't let Brian watch it, he hates that half black kid.

I hate that kid too. He's an awful actor. He's got zero.

[Brian Cronin]

Booyah!! Go Davideux!!

-Brian

[kmeyers]

I hate that kid in Heroes too. He's an awful kid actor.
I didn't like him when he was on Damon Wayan's tv show, but he's tolerable on Heroes.

[Jack Zodiac]

Awww, I got a post deleted. I think that's my first. Does that mean Brian's mad at me? I try to be good.

Nah, he isn't mad at you. He's just a dick. Happens to me all the time. That's why you never see me say anything truly profound, he deletes it all. Brian likes crushing people. It helps him sleep at night.



























And just in case, ";)".

[Brian Cronin]

Nah, he isn't mad at you. He's just a dick. Happens to me all the time. That's why you never see me say anything truly profound, he deletes it all. Brian likes crushing people. It helps him sleep at night.

If only I could fit that into a user title...

-Brian

[Jack Zodiac]

here, pretty pictures to take your mind off - things!

http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i14/mornagary/snow009.jpg

That settles it. You diabolical Canadians have stolen all of America's snow. This is, of course, a declaration of war! Tie up your skates, hosers. We're comin' for ya'!

[Jack Zodiac]

No way BTY is Curefreak. It's a whole different type of crazy.

And he can spell. And grammar isn't shit. And his posts give me headaches for completely different reasons.

[morna]

That settles it. You diabolical Canadians have stolen all of America's snow. This is, of course, a declaration of war! Tie up your skates, hosers. We're comin' for ya'! ha ha In Your FACE

loser Americans

[ragnarok_2012]

Rag - that's my favorite one yet!

Stephen and a reference to a pre-pubescent masterpiece is a match made in heaven.

Thanks!

These past few avatars aren't of my own design.

In the interests of giving credit where credit's due, I'm finding these here (http://community.livejournal.com/tcr_images)

[ragnarok_2012]

Speaking of that book, has anybody else read Barry Ween?

There's an issue where an alien disguised as Ricky Shroeder (from the Silver Spoons era) told a girl that that was his favorite book.

More than a little odd.

[Jack Zodiac]

It's been about five minutes since I've switched to the Avatar of the Damned. No side effects so far. I don't feel any different; still rather rational, if somewhat bully-ish.

You should all switch to Ambush Bug avatars. Everything's much clearer.

[Jack Zodiac]

Speaking of that book, has anybody else read Barry Ween?

There's an issue where an alien disguised as Ricky Shroeder (from the Silver Spoons era) told a girl that that was his favorite book.

More than a little odd.

Everything about Barry Ween was more than a little odd. But man, what a great book. Too bad Winick couldn't write his way out of a nutsack right now.

[ragnarok_2012]

Everything about Barry Ween was more than a little odd. But man, what a great book. Too bad Winick couldn't write his way out of a nutsack right now.

I gave Outsiders a go. I really wanted to like it.

I just couldn't get into it.

The only Winnick work I've really liked has been Barry Ween and Exiles.

[Jack Zodiac]

Fuck it, I'm done trying to catch up with these threads. :p

If only I could fit that into a user title...

-Brian

"Lenient Tyrant" isn't a far cry from "I'm a dick." :)

[Brian Cronin]

Outsiders is so bad.

Barry Ween is so good.

-Brian

[Brian Cronin]

"Lenient Tyrant" isn't a far cry from "I'm a dick." :)

True enough!

-Brian

[Jack Zodiac]

I gave Outsiders a go. I really wanted to like it.

I just couldn't get into it.

The only Winnick work I've really liked has been Barry Ween and Exiles.

If you liked Barry, you should read Frumpy the Clown. Every bit as fun. But yeah, once Winick started writing superhero books, his writing gradually became worse. I loved his Exiles (still the best work that book's seen, hands down), and his Green Lantern was what made me stop wanting to hate Kyle. After Judd started writing him, I thought the book was almost as good as it was when Hal was my Green Lantern. But Outsiders, the majority of his run on Batman, and now Trials of SHAZAM. It's like he's trying to suck.

[morna]

Jeff, how're you feeling - back to normal?

[Jack Zodiac]

ha ha In Your FACE

loser Americans

She's right, guys. There's no way America can win. Not with Rowsdower (http://youtube.com/watch?v=x4L2lwQiAkA) , Zap Rowsdower (http://youtube.com/watch?v=Kv1wDLVRvW4) on their side!

[ragnarok_2012]

I think Winnick is hit or miss.

I glanced at his Batman work, and I really didn't like it.

[Brian Cronin]

Rita's started a few days earlier than X-Cres, yet it's almost 140 posts behind.

Shameful.

-Brian

[K'Nort]

Rita's started a few days earlier than X-Cres, yet it's almost 140 posts behind.

Shameful.

-Brian

You've come up with a really good new title, haven't you?

[Brian Cronin]

I'm not sure what the title is yet.

Although the process for choosing this one was a bit sketchy.

X-Cres I don't have a title at all yet.

-Brian

[K'Nort]

Outsiders is so bad.

It truly is. Although I go back and forth on whether it's worse than Teen Titans. It certainly has worse art, but is that distracting me?

Barry Ween is so good.

I will probably eventually read that.

[Brian Cronin]

It is worse than Teen Titans.

Teen Titans has Miss Martian, which is such a good character Grant Morrison could have invented her.

-Brian

[K'Nort]

She's right, guys. There's no way America can win. Not with Rowsdower (http://youtube.com/watch?v=x4L2lwQiAkA) , Zap Rowsdower (http://youtube.com/watch?v=Kv1wDLVRvW4) on their side!

I made my (Canadian) mother watch that ep and she wasn't at all amused.

[Ronald Bryan]

I chased away all of the posting Brian. I am sorry.

[Jack Zodiac]

It is worse than Teen Titans.

Teen Titans has Miss Martian, which is such a good character Grant Morrison could have invented her.

-Brian

Was that a jokey-joke? 'Cause, given how much of a hand Mr. Morrison's had in everything OYL, odds are he probably did.