Rita's XIV: The Last DJ

[Brian Cronin]

Here's RITA's.

It's a basic off-topic discussion thread. It is named in honor of one of our favorite posters, Awesome Rita!

Think about it as her bar.

Same rules as the regular board apply, except, well, the off-topic part.

In addition, if you really must know stuff like "what is the biggest shit you've taken?" or "why is it hard for ladies to have an orgasim?," then you can ask that stuff here.

Enjoy!

-Brian

[howyadoin]

Speaking as an ex-DJ:

"I am a DJ,
I've got believers."

[Gilda Dent]

Don't you just hate arguing with your SO?

[ragnarok_2012]

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68.75 lbs (31.2 kg) since June.

I am very happy with my progress.

[Jared_Humpherys]

Don't you just hate arguing with your SO.


Yes I do, but not as much as she does. She seems to take things more personally than I.

Still, our major arguments have been very few and far between.

[Jared_Humpherys]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v374/Ragnarok_2012/Gym/LeftBicepCropped.jpg




nubly, is that you?

(seriously though, good work dude!)

[Gilda Dent]

68.75 lbs (31.2 kg) since June.

I am very happy with my progress.

Looking good, too.

I've gained a pound in the last month. Five more to go to reach my goal weight.

[ragnarok_2012]

nubly, is that you?

I guess it could be worse.

I could be accused of being MOTA.

[ragnarok_2012]

(seriously though, good work dude!)

I responded before you edited this in.

Thanks!

Thanks Gilda, and congrats on the progress.

[Jared_Humpherys]

I guess it could be worse.

I could be accused of being MOTA.


Or Deathlok.

[Brian Cronin]

Good work, Rags.

-Brian

[howyadoin]

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[ragnarok_2012]

I'm figuring out how many calories I ate during my meal with my family.

Jesus, if I had eaten the entire meal I ordered at TGI Friday's I'd have consumed something like 2,150 calories in one sitting.

As it stands, though, I consumed about 1,420 calories. This is why I try not to wait so long before eating.

[JeffreyWKramer]

Don't you just hate arguing with your SO?

It really doesn't happen often this time around.

It happened a lot the first time around, which is one reason I'm no longer with that person.

[ragnarok_2012]

Good work, Rags.

-Brian

Thanks Brian!

[Jared_Humpherys]

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c109/partytillyoupuke/Birthday%202006/IMG_0003.jpg


I'll have both, thanks.

[JeffreyWKramer]

We went to an excellent concert this afternoon, got back just a bit ago. Gaelic Storm, a contemporary Irish/folk band. Quite entertaining.

[howyadoin]

I'll have both, thanks.You have good taste.

Never mix them together, though.

[Stellar]

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c109/partytillyoupuke/Birthday%202006/IMG_0003.jpg

Now that is a happy man.

[Valmore]

Well you can't turn him into the company man...

[tricksterpup]

Gotta stay with Tradition.
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g160/tricksterpup/coon.jpg

http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g160/tricksterpup/boobs.jpg

[ragnarok_2012]

Cool Jeffrey.

I've listened to a Gaelic Storm album at Barnes & Noble once. Really great band.

[Brian Cronin]

I've seen Gaelic Storm before!

I've seen pretty much every contemporary Irish band that tours. :)

-Brian

[tricksterpup]

http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g160/tricksterpup/lava.jpg

[JeffreyWKramer]

I've seen Gaelic Storm before!

I've seen pretty much every contemporary Irish band that tours. :)


Have you ever seen the Elders? They are truly wonderful.

[JeffreyWKramer]

Cool Jeffrey.

I've listened to a Gaelic Storm album at Barnes & Noble once. Really great band.

I don't think I'd heard them before. They are regulars at the KC Irishfest, but they've never been playing during the times I've been there. I enjoyed the show a lot, and juli picked up a couple of their CDs.

Their fiddler is awesomely skilled.

[Jared_Humpherys]

You have good taste.

Never mix them together, though.


I make it a point to only mix Rum(when it comes to mixing two alchoholic beverages, that is).

That has gotten me into trouble, though.

[ragnarok_2012]

Kramer & Cronin: are either of you fans of Afro Celt Sound System?

I love those guys.

[Jared_Humpherys]

Have you ever seen the Elders? They are truly wonderful.


They played at a local bar down here in Kansas a week ago(O'Quigley's).

[JeffreyWKramer]

They played at a local bar down here in Kansas a week ago(O'Quigley's).

They must play in KC often, from the sound of it. Lucky for you guys. I loved seeing them at the Irishfest last year.

[JeffreyWKramer]

Kramer & Cronin: are either of you fans of Afro Celt Sound System?

I love those guys.

I don't think I've heard them. I'll have to look them up.

[Jeff Brady]

Dammit, Rags, I'm jealous.

I need to work less and work out more.

[cosmic cat]

mmmm....rum.....

[Jared_Humpherys]

They must play in KC often, from the sound of it. Lucky for you guys. I loved seeing them at the Irishfest last year.


And I'm sorry I wasn't able to meet ya there, Jeffrey.

IIRC, Sarah and me were dirt poor at the time.

[howyadoin]

I've seen Gaelic Storm before!

I've seen pretty much every contemporary Irish band that tours.Dropkick Murphys?

[Jared_Humpherys]

mmmm....rum.....


Mai Thais are my one weakness.

I know, I'm a teetotailer. But dammit, if I'm gonna have liquor, it needs to friggin taste good.

[Brian Cronin]

You know it, howy!

Black 47 is my favorite, though. I've seen them at least 12 times.

-Brian

[ragnarok_2012]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v374/Ragnarok_2012/Gym/P1010001.jpg

Zapruder footage of my weight loss....

This is why I should ask people to take duplicate shots. :)

The picture of the UFO in the opening credits of the X-Files was clearer than this pic.

[JeffreyWKramer]

And I'm sorry I wasn't able to meet ya there, Jeffrey.

IIRC, Sarah and me were dirt poor at the time.

Hey, maybe next year. We're planning to go down for that whole weekend, spend part of it at the Ren Faire, part of it at the Irishfest.

I certainly understand the dirt poor part, having been there at various times in my own life.

[Brian Cronin]

I don't recall seeing the Elders in New York, Jeffrey. Are they mostly a midwest band?

-Brian

[Jared_Humpherys]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v374/Ragnarok_2012/Gym/P1010001.jpg

Zapruder footage of my weight loss....

This is why I should ask people to take duplicate shots. :)

The picture of the UFO in the opening credits of the X-Files was clearer than this pic.


From that angle, you look like an NBA player. Couldn't say which one, though.

[Jared_Humpherys]

Hey, maybe next year. We're planning to go down for that whole weekend, spend part of it at the Ren Faire, part of it at the Irishfest.

I certainly understand the dirt poor part, having been there at various times in my own life.


If all goes well, then sure. We seem to be doing quite well with finances at the moment(for once).

[cosmic cat]

Mai Thais are my one weakness.

I know, I'm a teetotailer. But dammit, if I'm gonna have liquor, it needs to friggin taste good.
ahahah I'll drink it straight. but I think rum tastes good on it's own..

I like mixing white rum with pinapple, peach and apple juice though haha.

or...anything?

[JeffreyWKramer]

I don't recall seeing the Elders in New York, Jeffrey. Are they mostly a midwest band?


They've done some national and international touring, but yeah, I think they spend most of their time in the Midwest.

[cosmic cat]

I think i've said it before Rags, but good job :) hopefully you can inspire me to keep working out haha.

[Brian Cronin]

They've done some national and international touring, but yeah, I think they spend most of their time in the Midwest.

I just checked their site out. They sound cool!

-Brian

[Jared_Humpherys]

ahahah I'll drink it straight. but I think rum tastes good on it's own..

I like mixing white rum with pinapple, peach and apple juice though haha.

or...anything?


Rum mixes well with almost anything except for common sense.

[Brian Cronin]

By the by, Gaelic Storm is the band the other Irish bands make fun. ;)

-Brian

[ragnarok_2012]

I don't think I've heard them. I'll have to look them up.

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

I highly recommend the album "Further in Time."

There's a song "When You're Falling." Peter Gabriel sings the lead vocals on that song, and it's simply gorgeous.

Also particularly love the song "Persistence of Memory" off the same album.

[Merey]

Dammit, Rags, I'm jealous.

I need to work less and work out more.


I hear that. But now my year-long IPO project is over (yay!) I should now consistantly be getting out of work at a decent hour.

Congratulations, Ragnarok.

[Dan Apodaca]

Mmmmm, Tequila. Don Julio done me right last night.

[Valmore]

My wife would probably love to see Gaelic Storm. I guess I probably wouldn't mind seeing them, but I probably wouldn't actively seek out a concert on my own.

[ragnarok_2012]

I think i've said it before Rags, but good job :) hopefully you can inspire me to keep working out haha.

Find something you love doing (or at the very least find emotionally rewarding), and keep doing it.

Thanks Jeff & Merey!

[cosmic cat]

Rum mixes well with almost anything except for common sense.
hahha so true! though Gin makes me even more ridiculous.

Vodka just makes me plain insane.

[Brian Cronin]

Well, my little chickadees, you all did me proud. I did not have to ban everyone.

Enjoy the new Rita's, folks! I'll see ya all later!

-Brian

[ragnarok_2012]

I also am fond of the Chieftains.

Bonaparte's Retreat rocks.

[Jared_Humpherys]

Find something you love doing (or at the very least find emotionally rewarding), and keep doing it.

Thanks Jeff & Merey!


They took away the only exercise machine I ever liked: the Virtual Bike.

That Aztec game was awesome! My legs'd be o fire afterwards, but I'd feel a huge sense of accomplishment.

[JeffreyWKramer]

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

I highly recommend the album "Further in Time."

There's a song "When You're Falling." Peter Gabriel sings the lead vocals on that song, and it's simply gorgeous.

Also particularly love the song "Persistence of Memory" off the same album.

I've been listening to bits of their stuff at Amazon. That album and ANATOMIC both sound quite good. I'm gonna put those on my "to buy" list.

Thanks for the recommendation.

[ragnarok_2012]

Vodka just makes me plain insane.

Did it make you insane,
or did it simply reveal it? ;)

[Merey]

Has anyone seen a Young Dubliners show? They're an L.A. based band and I used to see them all the time when I lived in San Diego.

Offical Site (http://www.youngdubliners.com/)

Next time they're in NY, does anyone want to go with me?

[cosmic cat]

Did it make you insane,
or did it simply reveal it? ;)
good point..haha

[ragnarok_2012]

I've been listening to bits of their stuff at Amazon. That album and ANATOMIC both sound quite good. I'm gonna put those on my "to buy" list.

Thanks for the recommendation.

You're very welcome.

Man, the last concert I went to was a John Mellencamp concert.

I loved it, but it was before my second hernia operation. I was in excruciating pain from standing so long.

It truly did hurt so good.

[JeffreyWKramer]

You're very welcome.

Man, the last concert I went to was a John Mellencamp concert.

I loved it, but it was before my second hernia operation. I was in excruciating pain from standing so long.

It truly did hurt so good.

Mellencamp puts on a great show. I've seen him twice, enjoyed both quite a bit.

[Brian Cronin]

Young Dubliners, I have seen! I never got to see THE Dubliners, though, which is too bad. :(

(Had to stick around for a little silliness in the opposite sex thread, but now I am gone for reals).

-Brian

[Valmore]

You're very welcome.

Man, the last concert I went to was a John Mellencamp concert.

I loved it, but it was before my second hernia operation. I was in excruciating pain from standing so long.

It truly did hurt so good.

Sometimes concerts don't feel like they should...

Wait, that's not the line.

[ragnarok_2012]

Sometimes concerts don't feel like they should...

Wait, that's not the line.

Spike and I have had.....let's call them discussions....re: Bruce Springsteen vs. John Mellencamp.

I dearly love Mellencamp's body of work. Springsteen is fine, but I've never been a big fan.

[ragnarok_2012]

From that angle, you look like an NBA player. Couldn't say which one, though.

I'm only 6'3". I'd probably be a little short for an NBA player.

[Valmore]

I'm only 6'3". I'd probably be a little short for an NBA player.

Nah. The 2-time latest "MVP" (a term I use loosely) is only 6-3. Steve Nash. You could totally be a point guard.

[Valmore]

Spike and I have had.....let's call them discussions....re: Bruce Springsteen vs. John Mellencamp.

I dearly love Mellencamp's body of work. Springsteen is fine, but I've never been a big fan.

I like both of them just fine. Mellencamp's stuff is usually more accessible than Springsteen's, however. Easier to catch on to, really. Springsteen is more of an acquired taste.

[Gilda Dent]

Spike and I have had.....let's call them discussions....re: Bruce Springsteen vs. John Mellencamp.

I dearly love Mellencamp's body of work. Springsteen is fine, but I've never been a big fan.

*shakes head*

You are dead to me now.

[ragnarok_2012]

*shakes head*

You are dead to me now.

Noooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!

At best, I'm on notice.

[JeffreyWKramer]

Spike and I have had.....let's call them discussions....re: Bruce Springsteen vs. John Mellencamp.

I dearly love Mellencamp's body of work. Springsteen is fine, but I've never been a big fan.

I don't think Mellencamp is in Springsteen's weight class at all, but he's still quite good. I've also never seen Springsteen in concert, sadly. By all accounts he is incredible. Mellencamp is one of the better concert performers I've ever seen, though. Tom Petty also puts on a very good concert.

[Jeff Brady]

*shakes head*

You are dead to me now.

I can't stand either of them. What does that make me?

[ragnarok_2012]

That reminds me of a semi-recent West3man story.

I saw him on MSN Messenger a few weeks ago, and I told him that if I ever met him I wanted to get my picture taken with him....in a parody of Stephen Colbert's "My black friend Alan" picture.

West didn't know what the Hell I was talking about. He's never watched the show.

It kinda surprises me when I talk to someone who's utterly unfamiliar with the Colbert Report.

[ragnarok_2012]

I don't think Mellencamp is in Springsteen's weight class at all, but he's still quite good. I've also never seen Springsteen in concert, sadly. By all accounts he is incredible. Mellencamp is one of the better concert performers I've ever seen, though. Tom Petty also puts on a very good concert.

I would love to see Tom Petty in concert.

My favorite Petty album is Wildflowers.

[Gilda Dent]

Noooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!

At best, I'm on notice.

Ok. On notice. I believe in second chances.

What exactly does "on notice" mean?

It kinda surprises me when I talk to someone who's utterly unfamiliar with the Colbert Report.

*Sheepishly raises hand*

I've see a reference here a few times, but that's about it.

[Gilda Dent]

I can't stand either of them. What does that make me?

I'll just pretend I didn't see this mmmkay?

[Nikita]

You're looking good Rags.

Has anyone heard from Fabian? I haven't seen him on here in ages.

[Jeff Brady]

Has anyone heard from Fabian? I haven't seen him on here in ages.

He was on two nights ago.

[Nikita]

He was on two nights ago.


Damn. Did he mention how he's doing? I thought he had to move again.

[Jeff Brady]

Damn. Did he mention how he's doing? I thought he had to move again.

I don't recall. Just search his most recent posts.

[Valmore]

I prefer Sting to either Mellencamp or Springsteen.

But that's just a personal preference.

[ragnarok_2012]

I prefer Sting to either Mellencamp or Springsteen.

But that's just a personal preference.

I like him, too.

I've got quite a few Sting albums, and the complete Police box set.

My favorite obscure Police song is probably "Truth Hits Everyone."

[Nikita]

I don't recall. Just search his most recent posts.



ffffttttt. Fine, make me work for my information! LOL. (teasing)

That's a good idea.

[K'Nort]

What exactly does "on notice" mean?

Probation, basically.

Or like when teachers put one check mark next to your name on the blackboard and two checks mean big trouble.

[Gilda Dent]

I prefer Sting to either Mellencamp or Springsteen.

But that's just a personal preference.

Philistines! This board is filled with Philistines.

I, by the way, happen to be a fan of Springsteen. Both of them.

[K'Nort]

What's with Cronin being a lazy bum and closing Rita's early?

[i_mmmchocolate]

Today was probably the most boringest day I've had in a very long time.

I mean, I did absolutely nothing except laundry, watch TV, surf the net, and buy a couple magazines at Barnes and Noble.

[ragnarok_2012]

Philistines! This board is filled with Philistines.

I, by the way, happen to be a fan of Springsteen. Both of them.

*hands Gilda the jawbone of an ass*

You know what needs to be done.

[Nikita]

Today was probably the most boringest day I've had in a very long time.

I mean, I did absolutely nothing except laundry, watch TV, surf the net, and buy a couple magazines at Barnes and Noble.



You got more accomplished then my lazy ass. I've been on the computer all day today.

[K'Nort]

Today was probably the most boringest day I've had in a very long time.

I mean, I did absolutely nothing except laundry, watch TV, surf the net, and buy a couple magazines at Barnes and Noble.

That's actually a productive weekend in my world.

[Valmore]

Philistines! This board is filled with Philistines.

I, by the way, happen to be a fan of Springsteen. Both of them.

I never said I dislike Springsteen. In fact I do like his work.

I just prefer work by other artists more.

[Gilda Dent]

*hands Gilda the jawbone of an ass*

You know what needs to be done.

Make a nice ass bone stew?

[Gilda Dent]

I never said I dislike Springsteen. In fact I do like his work.

I just prefer work by other artists more.

It's cool. I'm just riffing on the "overzealous fan" shtick.

[i_mmmchocolate]

Productive, definitely. The laundry was piling up!

[ragnarok_2012]

Make a nice ass bone stew?

Dammit. When I make Biblical references, I'd like for at least somebody to get it. :D

Mmmm, ass bone stew......

*hands Gilda lemons*

[Ed Cunard]

I can't stand either of them. What does that make me?

My evil, bullying twin.

[Gilda Dent]

Dammit. When I make Biblical references, I'd like for at least somebody to get it. :D

Mmmm, ass bone stew......

*hands Gilda lemons*

Oh I got it, Samson slew the Philistines with the jawbone of an ass. I just couldn't come up with a good joke to go with that. Do you mind Thai chili peppers in your stew? I use the ornamental ones, so they're only about 50k.

[ragnarok_2012]

Oh I got it, Samson slew the Philistines with the jawbone of an ass. I just couldn't come up with a good joke to go with that. Do you mind Thai chili peppers in your stew? I use the ornamental ones, so they're only about 50k.

Sounds fine by me.

I like a good soup.

[Valmore]

It's cool. I'm just riffing on the "overzealous fan" shtick.

Ah.

Did you run a rousing game of DND on the tour bus for Max and Bruce?

[K'Nort]

Attention Library Thingers. I did a manual entry for Brandon's Entanglement.

[Gilda Dent]

Ah.

Did you run a rousing game of DND on the tour bus for Max and Bruce?

Unfortunately I've never seen Bruce in concert. I find the rock concert atmosphere a little unsettling.

[Jeff Brady]

My evil, bullying twin.

Heh.

I only have two pairs of shoes. Sneakers & steel toe boots.

[Spike-X]

I don't think Mellencamp is in Springsteen's weight class at all, but he's still quite good. I've also never seen Springsteen in concert, sadly. By all accounts he is incredible.

I need to send you some DVDs, I think.

As far as official releases go, you must must MUST get the Born To Run 30th Anniversary Edition box set. It has the album remastered, plus a full concert from 1975 on DVD. There's also another DVD, a documentary on the making of Born To Run.

[Spike-X]

I, by the way, happen to be a fan of Springsteen. Both of them.

"Both"?



?

[Spike-X]

Unfortunately I've never seen Bruce in concert. I find the rock concert atmosphere a little unsettling.
The Ghost Of Tom Joad or Devils And Dust tours would probably have been right up your alley, then.

[Gilda Dent]

"Both"?



?

Bruce and Pamela, his sister.

[Gilda Dent]

The Ghost Of Tom Joad or Devils And Dust tours would probably have been right up your alley, then.

The Ghost of Tom Joad is an album I've played beginning to end at least once every couple of weeks since I got it. "Galveston Bay" is in heavy rotation on my playlists.

[K'Nort]

Drinking at lunch messes up my weekend. Oh well.

My folks called and they ended up doing the same. Which should make meeting up later with Gus and his mother even more interesting!

Shoot me.

[howyadoin]

You're very welcome.

Man, the last concert I went to was a John Mellencamp concert.

I loved it, but it was before my second hernia operation. I was in excruciating pain from standing so long.

It truly did hurt so good.Was that the tour he did with John Fogerty?

[ragnarok_2012]

Was that the tour he did with John Fogerty?

iirc, it was Donovan. He sang "Mellow Yellow" at least.

[howyadoin]

Philistines! This board is filled with Philistines.Sad but true.

I, by the way, happen to be a fan of Springsteen. Both of them.Me too.

Didn't know anybody else here knew about Jay, though.

http://www.cruisingoods.com/motorcyclephotos/jaybg.jpg

[howyadoin]

iirc, it was Donovan. He sang "Mellow Yellow" at least.Ah. I'm guessing that wouldn't compare to Fogerty, 'cause he was amazing.

Mellencamp was really good too, but he seemed kinda worn out.

[cosmic cat]

im bored.

being eighteen suuuckkksss.

[i_mmmchocolate]

im bored.

being eighteen suuuckkksss.
You're wise beyond your years.

[ragnarok_2012]

im bored.

being eighteen suuuckkksss.

You're still 18?

I thought you were like 20 now.

[cosmic cat]

You're still 18?

I thought you were like 20 now.
no..but eleven, well, more like ten days until Im 19.

which will make my weekends much more interesting, and less full of me feeling sorry for myself haha.

[cosmic cat]

You're wise beyond your years.
if only I could transfer wisdom into age.

so long as I could control how old I actually got haha.

[Michael P]

I can't stand either of them. What does that make me?
Someone who's gonna be in a lot of trouble tomorrow evening.

[cosmic cat]

Jeff Brady I second your statement hahhaa.

[Jeff Brady]

Someone who's gonna be in a lot of trouble tomorrow evening.

How is this different than any other karaoke meeting I've endured?

[Gilda Dent]

Sad but true.

Me too.

Didn't know anybody else here knew about Jay, though.

http://www.cruisingoods.com/motorcyclephotos/jaybg.jpg

I was thinking Pamela:

http://www.ultimate-horror.com/sleepaway/sc2bw10.jpg

[Puma]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v374/Ragnarok_2012/Gym/P1010001.jpg

Zapruder footage of my weight loss....

This is why I should ask people to take duplicate shots. :)

The picture of the UFO in the opening credits of the X-Files was clearer than this pic.


Color me impressed Rags! I wish I had half your discipline; you look good..

[Puma]

Today was probably the most boringest day I've had in a very long time.

I mean, I did absolutely nothing except laundry, watch TV, surf the net, and buy a couple magazines at Barnes and Noble.


I, on the other hand, met Bill Willingham and got his autograph on my copy of 1001 Nights of Snowfall. He's a neat guy with a healthy respect for librarians. The evil bastard commandant in Jack of Fables is a tribute to all the librarians that have pushed Fables into their collections! And he's reading Mouse Guard! I asked him about a return for Bigby and it's happening just after Christmas. Bigby returns to the Homelands to confront his Father, I cannot wait!

[Jeff Brady]

One of my cousins (the 20 year old single mom) has found me on MySpace. She's so damned emo it hurts.

[Valmore]

One of my cousins (the 20 year old single mom) has found me on MySpace. She's so damned emo it hurts.

You need to perform an intervention here. Good cousins don't let each other go emo.

[Ed Cunard]

One of my cousins (the 20 year old single mom) has found me on MySpace. She's so damned emo it hurts.

Gah! Emo! Kill it!

[Jeff Brady]

You need to perform an intervention here. Good cousins don't let each other go emo.

Nah. I got my own problems to deal with.

Gah! Emo! Kill it!

You got me laughing aloud.

[zombie]

A guy I live with is probably the most emo kid who has never heard of the term emo.

[Gingold]

I don't think I actually know any emo people.

[jaguarshark]

One of my cousins (the 20 year old single mom) has found me on MySpace. She's so damned emo it hurts.
I always figured there was an unoffical age limit on emo kids. Like, once they hit 18, max, they get over it. And yet a friend of mine has a 23-year old emo brother. Maybe he didn't get the message?

That reminds me of an unfortunate incident from a class I took last semester. The lecturer was talking about goths, and how he assumed there were no goths above the age of 16 or so. Instantly, a middle-aged woman stood up and angrily announced her Gothness. It was a pretty bizarre thing to say in a Goth-friendly city like Brisbane.

[Davideaux]

So, umm, how do these Traitor games work? They sound kind of fun, but I can't figure out what going on?

[HomerJay]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v655/HomerJay64/thlawn.gif

[JeffreyWKramer]

So, umm, how do these Traitor games work? They sound kind of fun, but I can't figure out what going on?

No idea here. Why not PM the guy who runs them and ask for an explanation?

[Brian Cronin]

What's with Cronin being a lazy bum and closing Rita's early?

I closed it on its 5000th post!

That's the first time I think I did it that way - most other times I wait until 5,001.

-Brian

[Brian Cronin]

Today was probably the most boringest day I've had in a very long time.

I mean, I did absolutely nothing except laundry, watch TV, surf the net, and buy a couple magazines at Barnes and Noble.

But that's only because you chose not to hang with your high school friends, right?

-Brian

[Brian Cronin]

I am always pleased when I return at night and the board has not burned down. :)

Or, at least, I do not have a ton of reported posts in my mailbox.

-Brian

[Valmore]

I am always pleased when I return at night and the board has not burned down. :)

Or, at least, I do not have a ton of reported posts in my mailbox.

-Brian

Well it's no longer full since you put me on "ignore".

[Brian Cronin]

No one can ignore me! Nyah ha ha ha ha ha!!

-Brian

[Valmore]

No one can ignore me! Nyah ha ha ha ha ha!!

-Brian

It's evil because it's true.

[Brian Cronin]

That's why I gave it the "Nyah ha ha ha" laugh from Giffen and DeMatteis' Justice League!

-Brian

[Athena Bast]

Mine involved waking up to the fire alarm going off at 11AM.

No reason for it other than some jackass pulled the alarm for shits and giggles.

And it's closing out on the same note as some jackass just pulled it again.

Hope y'alls was similiarly uneventful.

[Cyke]

Maybe he was bitter that he wasn't a veteran...?

[Jeff Brady]

That's why I gave it the "Nyah ha ha ha" laugh from Giffen and DeMatteis' Justice League!

-Brian

You mean "Bwa ha ha ha."

[Fish Sauce]

What a dick.

You just don't do that, especially at that time.

[Royal]

American MMA is for shit.

That is all.

[Serik]

I hate those punks who pull fire alarms for no good reason. A sad story: a few years ago, someone at my old university's dorms pulled the fire alarm and six stories worth of people had to evacuate the building. Someone from the dorm was hit by a fire engine rushing to the scene :/

But anyway, it's always good to put the flag out and see everyone on the block doing the same.

[Chris Nowlin]

Well, today was productive... I managed to use being slightly hung over in the morning as an excuse to not leave the couch all day.

But I accomplished a lot from this seat, including a bit of actual work, but mainly catching up on comics and TV (had missed Battlestar Galactica last night; I hate when that happens)

[Brian Cronin]

You mean "Bwa ha ha ha."

Nah, "Nyah ha ha ha" is the EVIL laugh from Giffen and DeMatteis' Justice League.

"Bwah ha ha ha" is the GOOD laugh. :)

-Brian

[dougputhoff]

I spent most of it sleeping. Today was the first day of my vacation--the first one I had since I started my new job almost 15 months ago. I also did some writing, read from the Bible, and surfed on the Internet.

[Deathstroke]

I met Claudia Christian and Jewel Staite.

Talked to Peter David.

Met some Firefly/Serenity fans.

Had a frelling blast!

[Deathstroke]

I had a blast at the United Fan Con today.

[howyadoin]

I, on the other hand, met Bill Willingham and got his autograph on my copy of 1001 Nights of Snowfall. He's a neat guy with a healthy respect for librarians. The evil bastard commandant in Jack of Fables is a tribute to all the librarians that have pushed Fables into their collections! And he's reading Mouse Guard! I asked him about a return for Bigby and it's happening just after Christmas. Bigby returns to the Homelands to confront his Father, I cannot wait!Bigby was away?

[Brian Cronin]

Hehe...I just remembered this bit.

http://forums.comicbookresources.com/showpost.php?p=3665204&postcount=19

That was some fun modding. :)

-Brian

[Paradox]

Hmph...you're not the BOSS OF ME!

**hates New York just for spite** :p

[Forefinger]

http://www.sportyone.com/data/b/000/144/163/03202.jpg

[Forefinger]

http://www.sportyone.com/data/b/000/148/191/03202.jpg

[Spike-X]

I have to be up for work in a bit over six hours, and I can't sleep.

Tomorrow's gonna suck.

[Paradox]

Very articulate, Forefinger. :)

[Peter Parker]

So...how's everybody?

[Paradox]

I am here, wish you were fine. :p

[Peter Parker]

I am, sorta, just kinda low right now. -_-

[i_mmmchocolate]

Hehe...I just remembered this bit.

http://forums.comicbookresources.com/showpost.php?p=3665204&postcount=19

That was some fun modding. :)

-Brian
Classic! If I remember correctly, I reported the thread as a bad post.

[i_mmmchocolate]

But that's only because you chose not to hang with your high school friends, right?

-Brian
It's because I didn't leave the house at all, except for an hour.

Incidentally, only two people were able to make it to her house!

[i_mmmchocolate]

Color me impressed Rags! I wish I had half your discipline; you look good..
Ditto. He definitely lost some more weight since the last update photo.

Good job, Rags. You look fit.

[Merey]

Why did I get up at 9:30am if I went to bed at 4am. Ack! I'm going to be a barrel of fun tonight - you know, just to warn you.

[i_mmmchocolate]

What's going on February 4 in the NFL world?

I've got tickets for an event that day in the city that'll feature excellent food and New York sports personalties!!!

Exclusive stuff folks!!!

!!!

[Forefinger]

Very articulate, Forefinger. :)
Say it with words, man.....or pictures.

[Davideaux]

What's going on February 4 in the NFL world?

I've got tickets for an event that day in the city that'll feature excellent food and New York sports personalties!!!

Exclusive stuff folks!!!

!!!


Sounds like a pre-Valentine's day party for the Jets/Giants and their wives!

Seriously, whatcha got there?

[Valmore]

What's going on February 4 in the NFL world?

I've got tickets for an event that day in the city that'll feature excellent food and New York sports personalties!!!

Exclusive stuff folks!!!

!!!

It's my birthday, and you should celebrate it.

[Paradox]

i_mmmchocolate is a narc?:

Classic! If I remember correctly, I reported the thread as a bad post.

Tattletale! You probably ruined our Scientology fun, too, didn't you? Didn't you????

Don't make me use government approved methods of "persuasion". :p

[i_mmmchocolate]

All's I know is that I'm on a Guest List. Capital G and L. And that a few big sports celebrities will be present.

Tattletale! You probably ruined our Scientology fun, too, didn't you? Didn't you????
Nope!!! I didn't even click on that thread!

[Paradox]

Forefinger must not get it:

Say it with words, man.....or pictures.

Either would be fine. Too bad you used neither.

Psst...if you put pics there, they ain't showing. Just looks like blank posts.

[TheTen-EyedMan]

Either would be fine. Too bad you used neither.

Psst...if you put pics there, they ain't showing. Just looks like blank posts.

http://www.famous-people-nude.com/celebs/jessica-simpson/jessica-simpson_14.jpg

"And the winner for best non-performance in a role by a leading female goes to..."

Dang.

[Paradox]

Wow, Tens, that's just an....awful picture of her.

[TheTen-EyedMan]

Wow, Tens, that's just an....awful picture of her.

I know...I'm trying to make a point with it.

Can you guess what it is?

[Brian Cronin]

Why did I get up at 9:30am if I went to bed at 4am. Ack! I'm going to be a barrel of fun tonight - you know, just to warn you.

I got up at 9:0 am and I went to bed at 6am, and I still plan on being a barrel of fun. :)

-Brian

[Brian Cronin]

February 4th is the Super Bowl, Lena.

-Brian

[Paradox]

Thanks, Brian! Now we'll NEVER be able to con her out of her tickets! :evilangry

[Paradox]

Brian, are you screwing around with the boards or have I just gone nuts?

Not that both aren't a possibility...

[Brian Cronin]

Just a little off-topic culling.

-Brian

[TheTen-EyedMan]

http://www.phun.org/celebrities/jessica_simpson/jessica_simpson_45.jpg

Jessica gets a walk.

I'll be back tonight to continue with my mischief.

Peace out my lovelies.

[Brian Cronin]

You know what I get a kick out of?

When I show up as a reference for things on wikipedia. :)

-Brian

[curefreak]

blah........

[Merey]

Mmmm...Sunday morning(ish) coffee is the best.

[curefreak]

You know what I get a kick out of?

When I show up as a reference for things on wikipedia. :)

-BrianDoes this make you officially cool?

[Brian Cronin]

Does this make you officially cool?

That was certified years ago.

-Brian

[curefreak]

That was certified years ago.

-BrianWhy didn't i get the memo??:confused:

[Brian Cronin]

Mmmm...Sunday morning(ish) coffee is the best.

The Irish in me digs tea better. :)

-Brian

[Dr. Hfuhruhurr]

Why didn't i get the memo??:confused:


Don't be impressed. He got his certificate from that school that Sally Struthers does the commercials for on late-night TV.

[curefreak]

Don't be impressed. He got his certificate from that school that Sally Struthers does the commercials for on late-night TV.BURN !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Gingold]

The crossword puzzle is pissing me off this morning.

[Brian Cronin]

Post the questions here!

We will all promise not to google the answers!!

I actually meant to do that as a thread the other day (I may still ;)).

-Brian

[cosmic cat]

asjksjh I hate midterms.

[Merey]

The Irish in me digs tea better. :)

-Brian

Enjoy tea more too, but coffee is my go-to caffeine of choice when I've only had 5 hours of sleep. Damn, it's already 1pm and I haven't started my little work project yet. Grr!

[i_mmmchocolate]

I googled the date February 4th before Brian even posted that, people!

Found a great recipe yesterday in a magazine, howya might be interested: yorkshire pudding with bacon.

[Paradox]

I kick crossword patootie!

The key is knowing what they WANT, rather than what's really the right answer. ;)

[curefreak]

The cute girl at the dollar store was there but so was her mother:evilangry

[StoneGold]

The cute girl at the dollar store was there but so was her mother:evilangry
http://images.plentyoffish.com/dating/27/1z4ejp45v2_2528102.jpg

[howyadoin]

Mornin', fuckers.

[Jeff Brady]

Fell asleep around 7 AM. Just got up. I have too much to do tonight, so I won't be around for a lot of the karaoke fun; probably an hour or so.

[i_mmmchocolate]

http://images.plentyoffish.com/dating/27/1z4ejp45v2_2528102.jpg
Creepy!

He lives in his own filth.

[howyadoin]

Creepy!

He lives in his own filth.I believe the verb you're looking for here is "wallows".

[Jeff Brady]

What's going on February 4 in the NFL world?

I've got tickets for an event that day in the city that'll feature excellent food and New York sports personalties!!!

Exclusive stuff folks!!!

!!!

Meh.

_______________

[i_mmmchocolate]

I believe the verb you're looking for here is "wallows".
Like a pig in the mud.

[i_mmmchocolate]

Meh.
Don't knock free tickets to a place with lots of free food.

[curefreak]

http://images.plentyoffish.com/dating/27/1z4ejp45v2_2528102.jpg
He needs to buy a wig.

[Spike-X]

I have to be up for work in a bit over six hours, and I can't sleep.

Tomorrow's gonna suck.

Well, it's tomorrow...

[Spike-X]

He needs to buy a wig.
And a clue.

And a personality.

[curefreak]

And a clue.

And a personality.According to some people he might have had too much personality...

[Brian Cronin]

Look, there's no doubt that iwarrior was a creepy fellow, but for crying out loud, folks, he's been banned from here for over a YEAR AND A HALF.

Methinks it is time to give it a rest with the constant references to the guy.

And I think 126 references in the last MONTH (and that's just counting when people specifically said "iwarrior") consitutes "constant references."

Let it go...

-Brian

[curefreak]

The cronin he doth speak.

[Jeff Brady]

Don't knock free tickets to a place with lots of free food.

The "NFL Personalities" sorta takes the joy out of it.

[Jeff Brady]

The cronin he doth speak.

And you're right there with a needless comment about it.

[howyadoin]

Look, there's no doubt that iwarrior was a creepy fellow, but for crying out loud, folks, he's been banned from here for over a YEAR AND A HALF.

Methinks it is time to give it a rest with the constant references to the guy.

And I think 126 references in the last MONTH (and that's just counting when people specifically said "iwarrior") consitutes "constant references."

Let it go...

-BrianThat's two more references to iwarrior.

[curefreak]

And you're right there with a needless comment about it.But thats what rita's is all about.:p

[Spike-X]

And a clue.

And a personality.
I modified that picture of Jessica Simpson posted earlier, to better give us an insight into her previously unrevealed depth and nuance of thought -

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v235/Spike-X/jessica_blank.jpg












* Jesus fuck, how slow is Photobucket these days?

[Jeff Brady]

But thats what rita's is all about.:p

No, you do this in every thread.

[StoneGold]

I modified that picture of Jessica Simpson posted earlier, to better give us an insight into her previously unrevealed depth and nuance of thought -

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v235/Spike-X/jessica_blank.jpg

No one uses thought bubbles anymore. All about the caption boxes.

[Merey]

The "NFL Personalities" sorta takes the joy out of it.


(Disclaimer: I say this as a Patriots fan)


Ha! My best friend once attended the Independant Spirit Awards and sat at the table with Tom Brady, Bridget Moynihan (his gf), Quentin Tarantino and others, and Tom Brady sucked the collective personality from the table.

[Chris Nowlin]

That's two more references to iwarrior.

And another... I'm amused.

[i_mmmchocolate]

The "NFL Personalities" sorta takes the joy out of it.
I think the funny bit about all of this is that I'm more excited about meeting FoodTV's Sara Moulton than any of the supposed 'big personalities'.

[Jeff Brady]

I think the funny bit about all of this is that I'm more excited about meeting FoodTV's Sara Moulton than any of the supposed 'big personalities'.

I just have an anti-interest in events, especially celebrity driven ones. I only go to the Rocketship parties because I know cool people will be there, and the ones I look forward to seeing the most aren't signing books.

[i_mmmchocolate]

Who would you like to see signing his or her books?

[Merey]

I think the funny bit about all of this is that I'm more excited about meeting FoodTV's Sara Moulton than any of the supposed 'big personalities'.


Okay, that's rad!

By the way, I was a Thai restaurant in Williamsburg last night and they had a couple large TVs about and they were all tuned to the Food Network. And, according to my friend, it's always tuned to the Food Network. Bizzare, but awesome in its oddness. "Boy this massaman curry is good, but that lobster bisque they're making sure does look better."

[Jeff Brady]

Who would you like to see signing his or her books?

I wasn't clear, sorry. I'm not interested in the signings at all. I'm interested in hanging out with my friends who show up.

[i_mmmchocolate]

Lobster bisque does sound good right now.

[i_mmmchocolate]

I wasn't clear, sorry. I'm not interested in the signings at all. I'm interested in hanging out with my friends who show up.
Anti, anti, anti.

What are you pro?

Answer the question!

[Jeff Brady]

Anti, anti, anti.

What are you pro?

Answer the question!

The last sentence of the post you quoted answers your question.

[StoneGold]

Look, there's no doubt that iwarrior was a creepy fellow, but for crying out loud, folks, he's been banned from here for over a YEAR AND A HALF.

Methinks it is time to give it a rest with the constant references to the guy.

And I think 126 references in the last MONTH (and that's just counting when people specifically said "iwarrior") consitutes "constant references."

Let it go...

-Brian
Hey, I'm sorry, but when someone starts complaining that they weren't able to hit on the cute girl at the dollar store (and really, if you're at the dollar store, does that really make you the ideal mating candidate?), that's an iWarrior moment.

[StoneGold]

Anti, anti, anti.

What are you pro?

Answer the question!
http://www.marvel.com/flashjunk/IronMan_425x100.jpg

[Brian Cronin]

Hey, I'm sorry, but when someone starts complaining that they weren't able to hit on the cute girl at the dollar store (and really, if you're at the dollar store, does that really make you the ideal mating candidate?), that's an iWarrior moment.

Agreed.

I'm not saying folks should never refer to the guy. It's the constant references that I have a problem with.

-Brian

[StoneGold]

Agreed.

I'm not banning the idea of ever mentioning him. It's the constant references that I have a problem with.

-Brian
The problem was the avatar I used in the contest a while back. Perhaps I should have just stuck with Nubly and Deathlok.

[Spike-X]

Screw it. It's raining, and I feel like crap. Work will have to try and muddle through without me for the day.

[Michael P]

I wasn't clear, sorry. I'm not interested in the signings at all. I'm interested in hanging out with my friends who show up.
So, if I were doing a signing, you wouldn't come unless you could hang out with me?

[Jeff Brady]

So, if I were doing a signing, you wouldn't come unless you could hang out with me?

Bingo. I could get your book signed any other time. Unless you get all elitist and forget who your friends are, of course.

[tricksterpup]

Agreed.

I'm not saying folks should never refer to the guy. It's the constant references that I have a problem with.

-Brian
I guess the best way of saying it. He is CBR's Rosebud.
And yes, I am probably one of the few people who made mention of him in the past a few times. *cough*
I think he was one of those guys that just would post about how pathetic his life was and asked for advice, but would never listen to many of us. And we just had some twisted Jerry Springer moment with him. I guess we are just facinated with some one like him.

[StoneGold]

Screw it. It's raining, and I feel like crap. Work will have to try and muddle through without me for the day.
It's beautiful out here. I think I'm going to take a walk to the beach.

[Spike-X]

It's beautiful out here. I think I'm going to take a walk to the beach.
You do that.

[howyadoin]

It's beautiful out here. I think I'm going to take a walk to the beach.It's raining here. I think I'll smoke pot and make pancakes.

[curefreak]

Hey, I'm sorry, but when someone starts complaining that they weren't able to hit on the cute girl at the dollar store (and really, if you're at the dollar store, does that really make you the ideal mating candidate?), that's an iWarrior moment.Well it's not like i was looking for anyone there but don't you ever get that weird feeling when someones looking at you?
i got that vibe and i haven't been wrong yet about it.
but thats not saying i knew why she was looking at me.
either way im starting to have some luck with the plenty of fish and those women are closer to my age so i think unless she starts sending some strong signals my way im just gonna forget about her.

[howyadoin]

those women are closer to my age...How old is this chick?

[curefreak]

How old is this chick?She looks to me about 18 or 19...

[howyadoin]

She looks to me about 18 or 19...And aren't you in your 30s?

[curefreak]

And aren't you in your 30s?Yes.
tencharacters.

[howyadoin]

Yes.Nuff said.

[Jack Zodiac]

http://www.marvel.com/flashjunk/IronMan_425x100.jpg

Fuckin fascist!

[curefreak]

Nuff said.But of course thats ignoring that older men hook up with younger women ALL THE TIME.

[Chris Nowlin]

It's raining here. I think I'll smoke pot and make pancakes.

It's a nice sunny day here, but I'll be staying home. I've gotten all the work done in my office I care to. I don't make pancakes, unfortunately...

[Jack Zodiac]

It's raining here. I think I'll smoke pot and make pancakes.

It's cold and cloudy here, but it rained a good bit last night. I think I'm gonna' go see "Borat," go out for a few drinks and come home and unwind before work tomorrow.