Rick Olney--Fibber or Mega-Giganta-Fibber?

[sunshinegirl]

Well I was going for "groups of fandom" but yes, it is pretty much a cardinal rule that hawt chicks are not to be messed with under any circumstances ever.

Also I'd like to state for the record Joshy Pants no longer has to die. I have called off the hounds. My shot glasses arrived today and they look fantastic. Kudos!

I will be sending some out to some people (Babs and Sara) tomorrow!

Woot!

lemmee guess- everyone is gonna take their shot glasses to chicago in august for a little get together celebrating the unscrewed table and such?

[Koben Kelly]

Who's gonna be hosting the Unscrewed table at WWC?

I'm asking, because I need shirt sizes for those who want to represent.

[Bennish]

My long message from a couple of pages ago probably went largely unnoticed (which is probably for the best, sometimes I ramble a bit TOO much), but I did bring up a couple things that I'm wondering how you all feel about:



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Based solely on the evidence given by forum members here, and his own postings all over the internet (I've been reading all the links, too), I can only conclude that the man is undeniably insane. And not in a ha-ha, that-guy's-nuts way. He seems legitimately unstable. And it's so frustrating watching you all pick apart his ramblings and calling him out on everything, because it's obvious it's falling on deaf ears. I don't think it's that he doesn't WANT to believe what you're saying regarding his failures and inadequacy, but that he legitimately believes it to be wrong. And that's scary. On season one of Lost when Jack was having visions of his dead father on the island and thought he was losing it, I think John Locke said it best after Jack told him he thought he was going crazy, "No, crazy people don't know they're going crazy. They think they're getting saner." That's exactly what I think of when I see Olney's posts and replies to people here.

What jumped out at me is a posting he made in the past week (I apologize for not sifting through for the exact quote) where he mentions that if anything were to happen to any of his friends or family, he would hold the people here responsible. Am I the only one worried that he would do harm to a friend or family member hmself and try to pin it on someone here? It seems like exactly the kind of thing he would do.

<snip snip>

At first, he appears to just be an internet blowhard, but it's becoming more and more obvious that he is a real criminal, who knows what he's doing, and when he starts calling people and making threats, well, let's just say that he needs to be behind bars or in an institution before he does harm to himself or someone else. And yes, I know his physical threats have been all bark and no bite so far, but what happens when he inevitably snaps? A frightening thought indeed, since he has proven himself to be the worst kind of gun-toting bigot.

<snip snip>

All that said, as an outside observer, everyone posting here (minus the subject himself and his lackey) seems awesomer than awesome, and none of you deserve what Olney has put you through. Your work with Unscrewed! is truly inspiring, and I hope that you all can eventually get some sort of closure.

<snip snip>

[Danny Donovan]

lemmee guess- everyone is gonna take their shot glasses to chicago in august for a little get together celebrating the unscrewed table and such?

Well I don't drink, being one of them weird straight edge kids. But I'd be up for a celebration. August might in fact be doable for me. I will have to see how things go. If this one guy who Olney'd me starts making payments as he claims he wants to, that'll be a plus. ;) Also should I get a nice advance on the manga project in development, again woot.

Sooooooo I'm hoping I'll be there to join in the festivities. However, if not I will be there in spirit!

[Danny Donovan]

My long message from a couple of pages ago probably went largely unnoticed (which is probably for the best, sometimes I ramble a bit TOO much), but I did bring up a couple things that I'm wondering how you all feel about:

I think a few posts back I did mention that there are good cases to be made for Larceny, and Grand Larceny which both carry jail time. Without going into too much detail about whats around the corner (and a few people know of this too) I wouldn't bank on Rick having much free time for that much longer.

He'll be somewhere out of the reach of innocent citizens soonish!

I will try to toss together a new non teleprompter laden videocast spotlighting my new glasses hopefully tomorrow.

It's just been a pretty crazy week. And a sad one too.

[Bennish]

Well I don't drink, being one of them weird straight edge kids.

I don't drink, either. I'm one of those weird teetotalers that everyone thought only existed in legend.

Oh, and also count me in as another wrestling fan who has appreciated all the wrestling tangents. Anyone else still in shock about the Chris Benoit situation? Actually, never mind...don't need to derail things any further.

Nothing to see here, move along...

[sunshinegirl]

Well I don't drink, being one of them weird straight edge kids. But I'd be up for a celebration. August might in fact be doable for me. I will have to see how things go. If this one guy who Olney'd me starts making payments as he claims he wants to, that'll be a plus. ;) Also should I get a nice advance on the manga project in development, again woot.

Sooooooo I'm hoping I'll be there to join in the festivities. However, if not I will be there in spirit!


yea, you all should have a little meetngreet sorta thing. it seems like alot of people will be in chicago. i won't be, but scott will.

[Sarah Beach]

Bennish, I don't think your post went unnoticed at all. (Uncommented on, yah.) But it think it's more because folks are mulling over what you said.

The things you mention, based on your observation, are things that have been thought and considered before. For those of us who have had some level of engagement with RO, even just in cross posting, he manages to provoke strong emotional reactions (mostly: revulsion). So that makes it hard to step back and get objective and say "Is this really potentially dangerous, or is this just my strong personal reaction?"

But, frankly, I agree with you. Since back in December, I've had the feeling that the man could turn dangerous. That if sufficiently backed into a corner, he could suddenly turn around and do some snapping. And someone would be injured in more than an economic fashion.

I didn't like it when he called DocAbsurd out of the blue, after months of leaving him alone. And to do it without identifying himself, but saying agressively "Bring it on"... again, it raised danger warnings to me. I thought the distance between the two parties was enough for the time being, for DocA to still be safe.

But really, truly. The man (the subject here, not DocA!) is a sociopath. Up to this point, not physically violent. He has vented his malice by trashing people verbally online. But his "I'll show you" pronouncements have been getting more frequent and more aggressively hostile. It is entirely possible that he could get wound up enough to cross the line into physical actions.

So I agree with you. Anyone with genuine cause to file suit against him for anything should do so. Everything that gets on the legal record, and not just the public record of the internet, brings him one step closer to a confinement that will benefit all of society.

Just because he has been impotent and ineffective in following through on his threats up to this point.... that is not a reason to lower vigilance. Because he could erupt into a new level of behavior.

Okay... enough with this realistic but depressing stuff.

Danny, I'm envious. My delivery has not been delivered to me yet. *sniff* (Since I asked Josh to send it to the studio, I suppose that it's still being scanned and processed by the lot's mail room. Hey ho.)

[Danny Donovan]

Anyone else still in shock about the Chris Benoit situation? Actually, never mind...don't need to derail things any further.

Nothing to see here, move along...

I know I am. I'm heartbroken over the murder of his wife and child. I cannot believe I used to think highly of him.

I watched his 3hr "tribute show" before they found out the extent of his involvement, turning a family tragedy to a double murder/suicide. I just have been sleep walking the past 2 days.

its unreal.

[TomStillwell]

Who's gonna be hosting the Unscrewed table at WWC?

I'm asking, because I need shirt sizes for those who want to represent.

Jim MacQuarrie and myself will be there for Unscrewed! at my Honor Brigade table in Artists Alley.

[Howler]

Tomorrow is Rick's 53rd birthday. Well, he was actually born September 1, 1954 but tomorrow is his legally listed birthday. I'm not clear on that issue still but maybe someone else can shed some light?

Anyway, with Rick's birthday approaching I'd like to find out what everyone is getting him so we don't duplicate. I'm thinking something practical. Maybe Soap-On-A-Rope. It will make those prison showers a little nicer. What are you getting Rick?

[Bennish]

Bennish, I don't think your post went unnoticed at all. (Uncommented on, yah.) But it think it's more because folks are mulling over what you said.


I just thought I was being ignored. I figured you were the kind of people that wouldn't thank me if I held open the door for you. I just expect the common courtesy of everyone hanging on my every word, and quoting, re-quoting, replying, and re-replying to everything I say.

Whoa. Thought I was someone else for a second there...

In all seriousness, yes, it was the random phone call to Doc Absurd that raised a red flag for me. It was like, this has gone from internet blustering to something else. I mean, I'm pretty sure most anyone here can handle themselves, but I don't want this to go from an entertaining and informative thread to a tragic story on the Today Show.

[Koben Kelly]

Jim MacQuarrie and myself will be there for Unscrewed! at my Honor Brigade table in Artists Alley.

Sizes? I'll be willing to spread the love if you guys are.

[Bennish]

I know I am. I'm heartbroken over the murder of his wife and child. I cannot believe I used to think highly of him.

I watched his 3hr "tribute show" before they found out the extent of his involvement, turning a family tragedy to a double murder/suicide. I just have been sleep walking the past 2 days.

its unreal.

Same. I turned RAW on and saw Vince, and I'm all, WTF, isn't he supposed to be dead (in one of the most tasteless angles of all time)? Then, I heard him mention the tribute to Benoit, and did a double-take. Then I remembered he was replaced on the PPV Sunday and it all came together.

He was an awesome wrestler. And I can't even comprehend what he did to his wife, and especially, his son. And as vile as it is, I can't help but feel for him as well, because he obviously had some serious issues. And if the roid rage rumors are true, he may not have even been himself.

It's like Phil Hartman all over again. Sometimes the world just doesn't make sense.

Vince is going to hell for his death angle. As soon as they did the fake 10 bell salute and tributes, I had a gut feeling that something like this was going to happen...

[TonyIsabella]

I have a one-shot illustration job for an artist willing to work fast and within my admittedly low budget.

I'm shooting to bring TONY'S ONLINE TIPS back on Monday, July 2. That first new column in over a month will discuss my stroke.

What I need is an opening illustration of me looking into your typical bathroom sink mirror and seeing two overlapping and blurred images of myself.

It needs to be in color, but it doesn't need to be overwhelmingly so. I want it to be clear and to pop out at the reader.

I can pay $50 for all rights.

However, if I should use it again in some future print collection of my columns, I'll pay the artist another $50 or more.

I wish I could offer more, but TOT only pays off via donations and it hasn't made a dime in months, even before it went on hiatus.

Any takers?

Tony Isabella

[Michael P]

I would also like to declare my joy at Solaris posting again.

[sunshinegirl]

oh, great. thanks for bringing that up. i'll be calling brinks later.





Bennish, I don't think your post went unnoticed at all. (Uncommented on, yah.) But it think it's more because folks are mulling over what you said.

The things you mention, based on your observation, are things that have been thought and considered before. For those of us who have had some level of engagement with RO, even just in cross posting, he manages to provoke strong emotional reactions (mostly: revulsion). So that makes it hard to step back and get objective and say "Is this really potentially dangerous, or is this just my strong personal reaction?"

But, frankly, I agree with you. Since back in December, I've had the feeling that the man could turn dangerous. That if sufficiently backed into a corner, he could suddenly turn around and do some snapping. And someone would be injured in more than an economic fashion.

I didn't like it when he called DocAbsurd out of the blue, after months of leaving him alone. And to do it without identifying himself, but saying agressively "Bring it on"... again, it raised danger warnings to me. I thought the distance between the two parties was enough for the time being, for DocA to still be safe.

But really, truly. The man (the subject here, not DocA!) is a sociopath. Up to this point, not physically violent. He has vented his malice by trashing people verbally online. But his "I'll show you" pronouncements have been getting more frequent and more aggressively hostile. It is entirely possible that he could get wound up enough to cross the line into physical actions.

So I agree with you. Anyone with genuine cause to file suit against him for anything should do so. Everything that gets on the legal record, and not just the public record of the internet, brings him one step closer to a confinement that will benefit all of society.

Just because he has been impotent and ineffective in following through on his threats up to this point.... that is not a reason to lower vigilance. Because he could erupt into a new level of behavior.

Okay... enough with this realistic but depressing stuff.

Danny, I'm envious. My delivery has not been delivered to me yet. *sniff* (Since I asked Josh to send it to the studio, I suppose that it's still being scanned and processed by the lot's mail room. Hey ho.)

[Bennish]

oh, great. thanks for bringing that up. i'll be calling brinks later.

Ooooh...who's brinks? I'm intrigued...

[Danny Donovan]

Vince is going to hell for his death angle. As soon as they did the fake 10 bell salute and tributes, I had a gut feeling that something like this was going to happen...

When Sensational Sherri died (at the age of 48) followed a week later by Benoit (Age 40) and his wife and child... There was some bad mojo that was cooked up by doing that murder angle + the "tribute" and "ten bell salute" show for a fictitious character.

As much as I loathed the tastelessness of that angle. I appreciate the fact Vince came out and said "you know what? It's over. I'm done." It goes to show you even people you write off as being out of touch nutbars can have some sort of humanity inside them.

It kills me for Chavo. Losing his uncle Eddie and his best friend Chris in the space of 2 years.

[Tegan]

By the way, thanks for posting the link to the new Aquaman fan film on your web site, Tegan! What'd you think? I kinda liked it. The opening with the comic pages was a bit long though.

Would you believe I haven't watched it yet? I'm seriously just coming out of my mental fog enough to enjoy life again, and Aquaman is actually not on my list of highest priorities, despite appearances. Though the possible cancellation hasn't helped my health any. *sigh* I shouldn't tie my enjoyment of life to the publication of a comic book. But I'm really enjoying Tad Williams run (and not just because he's created a tribute to Leah in the book).

But hey, thanks for reminding me. I should watch it today. Once I finish translating Japanese nutrition info.


Actually, it's not the only person with a connection to "the force" he's pissed off. The New York regiment of the 501st StormTrooper squad (an international cosplay thing) was supposed to "work security" for his Mini Con that weekend although *gasp* he never bothered telling the 501 they were doing it!

He could complete the set by pissing off the Klingons. The local group does all kinds of charity events, along with most of the major conventions. And they just aren't the kind of people any sane person would mess with.

As an aside, the local group of Klingons came down to the PBS station to pledge Doctor Who a few times. On one memorial pledge day, the PBS manager had apparently asked everyone to not let the Klingons know the pledge date, because they were having a high society type fundraiser right before the pledge and didn't want the rich upper class snobs to be scared off by Klingons, thus losing money for the station. However, those who got the message decided to ignore it, and the Klingons showed up as usual. The society folks were coming out of the party as the Klingons appeared, and there was a sudden flurry for cameras as EVERYONE wanted to get their picture taken with a Klingon. The Klingons enjoyed every minute of it, and the station raised more money. That was the last time that particular station manager ever made such a stupid request.

[sunshinegirl]

Ooooh...who's brinks? I'm intrigued...

brinks- home security people. little buzzy things that go off when the door/windows open, etc...

[Bennish]

As much as I loathed the tastelessness of that angle. I appreciate the fact Vince came out and said "you know what? It's over. I'm done." It goes to show you even people you write off as being out of touch nutbars can have some sort of humanity inside them.


Vince really had no choice. He HAD to be the one to break the news on-air.

In the back of my mind, I keep thinking that next week, once the Benoit furor has died down, Vince will be dead again and they'll be looking for the culprit. As if the week of 6/25 to 6/30 never existed in the WWE universe. I sincerely hope I'm wrong...

[Bennish]

brinks- home security people. little buzzy things that go off when the door/windows open, etc...

You'd think I'd know that...

Although I really hope you-know-who isn't going to be opening any of your doors/windows...

[Sarah Beach]

brinks- home security people. little buzzy things that go off when the door/windows open, etc...

Melissa, didn't mean to make you overly paranoid!

First off, you're in Florida, and between you and the Defendant (TM Larry) are a handful of folks on Ricky's "List".

Secondly, I think he could be easily enough defeated for a while by a sturdy locked door (even without a security system).

And then, too, even if he did get that far, I'm not entirely sure he'd be very adept at carrying out violent intentions. In spite of his bragging about hunting and his Marine training, I'm inclined to suspect that his blowhardistry covers over the fact that he's more bull-in-chinashop than crafty predator. Crafty predators don't usually feel a need to broadcast their skills .... that being part of being crafty, you know. ;)


Now.... Jeff, Jim Taylor, Danny.... THEY might have to be a bit concerned if RO hits the road.


:D I just wanted to be sure you guys have pleasant dreams tonight. ;)

[CutterMike]

Of course. I'm no racist. :)

The Mothman can attest to WV's acceptance of diversity. We even love our big flying creepy flesh-eaters. Why not just a big hairy smelly guy who eats garbage?
--Dazz

Dazz -

Have you read any of Manly Wade Wellman's "Silver John" stories? While he was writing about the mountains of North Carolina, the creaures that time forgot that live up "in the pines, in the pines, where the sun don't ever shine, and you shiver when the cold winds blow," are as wonderfully unique as the Mothman - creatures like the Bammat, the Behinder (no one ever sees it coming), the Toller and the Gardinel, to name but a few.

I love those stories (can you tell...?) although I enjoy the earlier ones - where John discovers these things because he's up in the hills hunting down old folk songs - more than the later ones where he's asked to go up and look into things because he's had some experience with the "unnatural".

[Danny Donovan]

You'd think I'd know that...

Although I really hope you-know-who isn't going to be opening any of your doors/windows...

Feh. I'd be surprised if he could FIT in any of her doors or windows.




As an aside, the local group of Klingons came down to the PBS station to pledge Doctor Who a few times. On one memorial pledge day, the PBS manager had apparently asked everyone to not let the Klingons know the pledge date, because they were having a high society type fundraiser right before the pledge and didn't want the rich upper class snobs to be scared off by Klingons, thus losing money for the station. However, those who got the message decided to ignore it, and the Klingons showed up as usual. The society folks were coming out of the party as the Klingons appeared, and there was a sudden flurry for cameras as EVERYONE wanted to get their picture taken with a Klingon. The Klingons enjoyed every minute of it, and the station raised more money. That was the last time that particular station manager ever made such a stupid request.


Ooooh I have a klingon story! At Dragon*Con one year I was invited to lunch at hooters by an army of klingons. :) I knew some of them that appeared at Heroes Con a few times in support of a youth hostel.

I was escorted by a throng of about 30 klingon warriors down the streets of Atlanta. I thought "Dude if the waitress doesn't flirt with me I'm going to hang it up. If I'm with this group and I'm not the most adorable one there it's time to commit hari kari"

I was in line in front of one of the guys from the 501st, (Atlanta batallion) and he was in full regalia (under the hot summer sun) nudging me with his gun hoping I'd move forward so he could step inside. I turned to him and said

"There are like 50 people in front of me! Where on earth can I go?"

he pointed his little fake gun at me and I said

"I'll tell you what, if you start firing I'll make sure to stand right in front of you so I know you won't hit me. Anymore of that attitude buster and I'm calling a group of teddy bears to kick your ass like in Jedi."

He hung his head sadly and gave up trying to look tough.

[sunshinegirl]

thanks, sarah. i'm really not paranoid, but perhaps i HAVE taken things a tad too lightly. maybe i should have at least a TINY TINY bit of concern. but i was joking about calling brinks cause i don't think he'd ever be able to get to FL- mostly because he'd have PAY for a flight ticket, rental car/cab, or hitch hike, which no one will pick up. OR he'd have to PAY to put gas in the van o' justice. plus, if there happened to be some special rick fairy that granted him wishes or something, and he got past the door, i could showcase my mad ninja sillz.




Melissa, didn't mean to make you overly paranoid!

First off, you're in Florida, and between you and the Defendant (TM Larry) are a handful of folks on Ricky's "List".

Secondly, I think he could be easily enough defeated for a while by a sturdy locked door (even without a security system).

And then, too, even if he did get that far, I'm not entirely sure he'd be very adept at carrying out violent intentions. In spite of his bragging about hunting and his Marine training, I'm inclined to suspect that his blowhardistry covers over the fact that he's more bull-in-chinashop than crafty predator. Crafty predators don't usually feel a need to broadcast their skills .... that being part of being crafty, you know. ;)


Now.... Jeff, Jim Taylor, Danny.... THEY might have to be a bit concerned if RO hits the road.


:D I just wanted to be sure you guys have pleasant dreams tonight. ;)

[Danny Donovan]

Now.... Jeff, Jim Taylor, Danny.... THEY might have to be a bit concerned if RO hits the road.

1.) Rick don't drive. He'd have to get Dennis to take him.

2.) I have steep porch stairs. He'd make it to the third one and pass out.

3.) I have a rather angry dog that's around 100lbs of pure muscle who'd see him as a meaty snack cake. (actually the dog IS named Snacky)

4.) I live 2 blocks from the city police station/jailhouse. I'm on first name basis with a majority of the people down there. Within 3 minutes I'd have 6 squad cars with trained marksmen outside my house.

I don't fear teh orkala

I'm not somone he REALLY wants to push.

[sunshinegirl]

Dazz -

Have you read any of Manly Wade Wellman's "Silver John" stories? While he was writing about the mountains of North Carolina, the creaures that time forgot that live up "in the pines, in the pines, where the sun don't ever shine, and you shiver when the cold winds blow," are as wonderfully unique as the Mothman - creatures like the Bammat, the Behinder (no one ever sees it coming), the Toller and the Gardinel, to name but a few.

I love those stories (can you tell...?) although I enjoy the earlier ones - where John discovers these things because he's up in the hills hunting down old folk songs - more than the later ones where he's asked to go up and look into things because he's had some experience with the "unnatural".


that's a nirvana song!!!

[MacQuarrie]

Secondly, I think he could be easily enough defeated for a while by a sturdy locked door (even without a security system).
To tell the truth, Rick could be defeated by hanging a sign saying "PULL" on a door you're supposed to push.

[CutterMike]

Dazz -

Have you read any of Manly Wade Wellman's "Silver John" stories? While he was writing about the mountains of North Carolina, the creaures that time forgot that live up "in the pines, in the pines, where the sun don't ever shine, and you shiver when the cold winds blow," are as wonderfully unique as the Mothman - creatures like the Bammat, the Behinder (no one ever sees it coming), the Toller and the Gardinel, to name but a few.


that's a nirvana song!!!

...Among many others...It's a fairly common refrain in some of the older folk songs - although often with variations in the last line.

nirvana, huh...? Interesting. (or are you just messin' on the old guy's head...?<gr>)

[Koben Kelly]

that's a nirvana song!!!

Correction.

That's a LEADBELLY song that Nirvana covered for their accoustic CD.

[sunshinegirl]

Correction.

That's a LEADBELLY song that Nirvana covered for their accoustic CD.

oh pooper. and i thought i was cool.

[Danny Donovan]

oh pooper. and i thought i was cool.

You are cool! and cute to boot! So you win x2.

lol.

[Matt Doc Martin]

It was a blanket statement but I don't think it was meant to offend anyone specifically in here right Matt? I'd hate for this to cause hard feelings cause I like all youse guys.
I did not speak clearly. The majority of Christians I have dealt with, but not all.



I am occasionally a hypocrite. It goes with being human. I do try to keep it to a minimum.

Don't worry, Matt; no offense taken.

I am glad! I did not want to offend you, OZ, Tom nor any decent folk.


Ultimate Nullifier for the win...

As always!

And Rick? You lose.

[DaveRothe]

I did not speak clearly. The majority of Christians I have dealt with, but not all.




I am glad! I did not want to offend you, OZ, Tom nor any decent folk.



As always!

And Rick? You lose.

Olive branches for everyone!!!

[Danny Donovan]

Olive branches for everyone!!!

We're all going out to the Olive Garden?

Okay, I'm under 12! Who's going to be playing senior citizen? Wooot! Discounted meals all around!

[Koben Kelly]

oh pooper. and i thought i was cool.

Mel, we're still totally coolies.

I just LUHRVE me some LEADBELLY.

Points to you for recalling the lyrics of my favorite track on that CD, though. If you dig it, hunt out the original. It's some authentic American bluesy stuffs.

[DaveRothe]

We're all going out to the Olive Garden?

Okay, I'm under 12! Who's going to be playing senior citizen? Wooot! Discounted meals all around!

Ok I'll play the part of "The Angry Old Guy." Let me grab my cane and my teeth...

[Wil Radcliffe]

To tell the truth, Rick could be defeated by hanging a sign saying "PULL" on a door you're supposed to push.

That was extremely clever and funny. I chortled. I hardly ever chortle. Except when someone posts pictures with monkeys. Monkeys and clever MacQuarries... that's all that makes me chortle. Nothing more. Absolutely nothing.



So thank you for the chortle. If I ever meet you in person, and you're a drinking man, I'll buy you a beer.

[Wil Radcliffe]

And Tegan! I'm eager to read your thoughts about the Aquaman fan film. I consider myself a mad Aquafan... he's definitely my favorite super-type. I mean, the guy's King of 3/4 of the earth! Pfffft! Who can compete with that?

Anyway, you are obviously Queen among aquafans, with Rob at the AquaShrine the King among aquafans. So, I'd like to read your opinion. And if your Highness so decress, perhaps I can be a humble Jester in the Aqua Court? I do still have a mint Mego Aquaman! And I used to have Aquaman socks when I was a kid... but I buried them with my pet Guinea Pig, Charlie Wee-Wee. :(

Don't worry though... he was dead.

[Wil Radcliffe]

Oh, and I think Gail should pay homage to Super Friends and have Aquaman guest star in Wonder Woman and get a free ride in the Invisible Jet for old time's sake! This would be especially nice if DC decides to anger me greatly and cancel Aquaman's series!

Do you hear me, DC? DO YOU HEAR ME!?!?!?!

(Shakes fist to the sky in rage and frustration)

[Larry Dixon]

(Shakes fist to the sky in rage and frustration)

Poor Wil's off his noggle.

[Val]

This thread never ceases to entertain as well as be informative. :)

I need to have a drink with those of you who go to the cons.
:cool:
And I mean actually have a drink. Too many people say "Yeah, we'll have a drink at the cons!" and never do.

[DaveRothe]

Poor Wil's off his noggle.

And he was doing so well too. Wil ya need to get back on the noggle. Remember acceptance is one of the first steps to recovery.

[Hybrid2]

Olive branches for everyone!!!

Do it have olives on them?

I could use a snack.

[DaveRothe]

Do it have olives on them?

I could use a snack.

It do! It do!!!

[KevinTBrown]

We're all going out to the Olive Garden?

Okay, I'm under 12! Who's going to be playing senior citizen? Wooot! Discounted meals all around!

That can be me!!! I'm willing to bet I'm the only one here who's a great-grandfather.



(And, no, I am not kidding....)

[DarrenCawsey]

My long message from a couple of pages ago probably went largely unnoticed (which is probably for the best, sometimes I ramble a bit TOO much), but I did bring up a couple things that I'm wondering how you all feel about:

I personally believe that Rick more than likely has a mental disorder. And while I don't think the term Sociopath or Psychopath fits, there are some that do.


Narcissistic Personality Disorder:

"At least five of the following are necessary for a diagnosis (as with many DSM diagnoses, they must form a pervasive pattern; for example, a person who shows these criteria only in one or two relationships or situations would not properly be diagnosed with NPD)":

1. has a grandiose sense of self-importance
2. is preoccupied with fantasies of unlimited success, power, brilliance, beauty, or ideal love
3. believes that he or she is "special" and unique and can only be understood by other special people
4. requires excessive admiration
5. strong sense of entitlement
6. takes advantage of others to achieve his or her own ends
7. lacks empathy
8. is often envious or believes others are envious of him or her
arrogant affect.

(emphasis mine.)


Also, I found the following which I think is apt:

"Solopsism eliminates the need for religion completely with its basic underlying principle: There is no mind but my own. My mind is the only mind I can know, so essentially my mind is the only one that exists. Other people are not real; they are just my own mind's projection.

Therefore, nothing really matters. I can do whatever I want. People are never hurt, because there are no other people but me. Basically, since I invent everything, everything exists for the sole purpose of my entertainment. Homework, relationships - they are only in my own mind. If a person bores me, I walk away from them. If a class bores me, I walk out of it."
(by Allison Carr, from an article in The Whitworthian, a college newspaper. -again emphasis mine)

The only problem I can spot is that Rick gets bothered too much by other people *cough*Gail*cough*, for it to fit too closely.

So, Narcissistic Personality Disorder with a touch of Solipsism syndrome.

Seems to fit Rick's behaviour doesn't it?


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[SteveForbes]

That can be me!!! I'm willing to bet I'm the only one here who's a great-grandfather.



(And, no, I am not kidding....)

Well, I'm a grandpa 7x over. Does that count?

-(feelin' rickety) llama

[Danny Donovan]

Actually it all still fits (and honestly even though you didn't bold #2 that fits as well. The cons, the books, the "fanboy group")

But with all manias and disorders, a person can be sent into fits of insanity and rage if their world is somehow disturbed. If the vail is peirced then they are driven insane to rebuild their world

[Larry Dixon]

And so you get your periodic meltdowns.

Nuts or not, he's headed for jail. I'm fine with the PhDs getting paid to sort out his wackaloon level when the time comes. For now, eliminating him from scamming people is the primary concern, and that focus is pursued with the same relentless intensity as a goshawk on a flushed rabbit.

Get your lawsuits filed quickly.

[OzBat!]

I'm harmless. Well known fact. Says it on my resume'.
Yeah and I have a slip of paper that says I'm certified sane, but it doesn't seem to comfort people when I mention it.If someone calls me a brainless moron, I can pull out my pretty CAT scans and show 'em irrefutable proof they're wrong... I DO have a brain!

[OzBat!]

And just for the record, if your faith in Christianity is strong, an imagined offensive statement [I believe that applies here] should not cause you to waste one iota of energy getting your back up. Matt has had experiences that led to his comment. How YABsters could extend that comment to include anyone on this thread is beyond me. Tone down the hypersensitivity and move on.No hypersensitivity on my part... If I've done something specifically to Matt, I want to know what I need to do to make things right. That's it. Short and sweet.

[CutterMike]

Ok I'll play the part of "The Angry Old Guy." Let me grab my cane and my teeth...

Gitouttamyway, ya young Whippersnapper!

[CutterMike]

...And I used to have Aquaman socks when I was a kid... but I buried them with my pet Guinea Pig, Charlie Wee-Wee. :(

Don't worry though... he was dead.

And does Charlie Wee-Wee's name have anything to do with why you had to bury your socks...?

[Matt Doc Martin]

No hypersensitivity on my part... If I've done something specifically to Matt, I want to know what I need to do to make things right. That's it. Short and sweet.

You have never done me wrong.

[Matt Doc Martin]

And so you get your periodic meltdowns.

Nuts or not, he's headed for jail. I'm fine with the PhDs getting paid to sort out his wackaloon level when the time comes. For now, eliminating him from scamming people is the primary concern, and that focus is pursued with the same relentless intensity as a goshawk on a flushed rabbit.

Get your lawsuits filed quickly.

I would visit him in prison.

[CutterMike]

And he was doing so well too. Wil ya need to get back on the noggle. Remember acceptance is one of the first steps to recovery.

Stop niggling over Wil's noggling.

(I won't say that you're acting like fug-nuggle, but...!) <gr>

[Larry Dixon]

I would visit him in prison.

You don't need to work that hard. You always have bert for a reacharound.

[sunshinegirl]

You are cool! and cute to boot! So you win x2.

lol.


what do i win?

[sunshinegirl]

Mel, we're still totally coolies.

I just LUHRVE me some LEADBELLY.

Points to you for recalling the lyrics of my favorite track on that CD, though. If you dig it, hunt out the original. It's some authentic American bluesy stuffs.

good pointer. thanks.

[Dazzler]

Dazz -

Have you read any of Manly Wade Wellman's "Silver John" stories? While he was writing about the mountains of North Carolina, the creaures that time forgot that live up "in the pines, in the pines, where the sun don't ever shine, and you shiver when the cold winds blow," are as wonderfully unique as the Mothman - creatures like the Bammat, the Behinder (no one ever sees it coming), the Toller and the Gardinel, to name but a few.

I love those stories (can you tell...?) although I enjoy the earlier ones - where John discovers these things because he's up in the hills hunting down old folk songs - more than the later ones where he's asked to go up and look into things because he's had some experience with the "unnatural".

LOL no, i haven't read those, yet. I'll see what i can dig up (living across the street from the library has its advantages!) and i'll check them out. I love stuff like that. My grandpa and granny used to tell me all kinds of crazy stories similar to those and it cemented my love for kookiness for the rest of my life. I never, ever go into the woods whistling as a result. ;)
Bloody Bones, The Good People, Old Scratch and all that.

Thanks for the recommendation!

--Dazz

[DarrenCawsey]

Actually it all still fits (and honestly even though you didn't bold #2 that fits as well. The cons, the books, the "fanboy group")

But with all manias and disorders, a person can be sent into fits of insanity and rage if their world is somehow disturbed. If the veil is peirced then they are driven insane to rebuild their world

I think it will take an awful lot to push Ricky that far. He seems to be fairly resiliant to logic and reason.

I do have a picture of him, one day after many rebuffed attempts to slither his way back into the industry, convincing himself that he doesn't really like comics anyway, and that those who still do haven't "grown" like he has; basically just turning it around in his head so that his self-image remains untarnished.


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[DarrenCawsey]

Get your lawsuits filed quickly.

Amen to that.


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[MacQuarrie]

Actually it all still fits (and honestly even though you didn't bold #2 that fits as well. The cons, the books, the "fanboy group")
#3 also fits. Anyone not as special as him is tagged as a "plebe" or "crumb-catcher" or other such denigrating term.

The guy has a clean sweep in the NPD profile.

[Matt Doc Martin]

"HEH HEH...MADE YOU LOOK COMICS AND TOYS"


Yes, kids...no one gives a shit about the Orca boards. And I think that pretty much sums up the non-existence of "Siera W" and any actual store.

You lose, Rick.

[Dazzler]

"HEH HEH...MADE YOU LOOK COMICS AND TOYS"


Yes, kids...no one gives a shit about the Orca boards. And I think that pretty much sums up the non-existence of "Siera W" and any actual store.

You lose, Rick.

Is that what the thread doohickey over there says now? How funny!
Honest to God, i had no idea who this guy was until i started reading this thread.
He seems to be a relative non-entity who keeps getting up in people's cheese. Outside of comics pros, I can't imagine anyone on my side of the comics page really even knowing he exists.
I swear, I feel something almost akin to pity. :(
Like the same way I feel pity for Paris Hilton and Saddam Hussein. They're terrible, awful phenomena, almost like they can't help themselves, but still to horrible to connect to the humanity within.

--Dazz

[Danny Donovan]

Big announcement!

I am opening my own store called "FUCKTARD DEADBEAT HOBBIES AND TOYS"

I'm getting Tamryn, Mark Waid, James Owen, and Kurt Busiek to do a signing. Matt Doc Martin will be autographing Happy Meal bags in the VIP area. I'm pre-selling tickets (which will be sold out before I finish typing this, sorry everyone! Better luck getting one on eBay if I can convince someone to put it on auction for free and give me all the monies)

[CutterMike]

#3 also fits. Anyone not as special as him is tagged as a "plebe" or "crumb-catcher" or other such denigrating term.

The guy has a clean sweep in the NPD profile.

Could THAT be his obsession with Gail...? He thought that she was one of those "special, superior" people who would recognize his super-studliness and when she didn't see it, he then HAD to either: A - force her to concede it, or; B - tear her down in his own mind because she disappointed him so.

...or am I reading too much into what is, after all, a very disturbed mind...?

[bluecove]

Could THAT be his obsession with Gail...? He thought that she was one of those "special, superior" people who would recognize his super-studliness and when she didn't see it, he then HAD to either: A - force her to concede it, or; B - tear her down in his own mind because she disappointed him so.

...or am I reading too much into what is, after all, a very disturbed mind...?

Well, I don't think you're reading too much into it. I also pegged him with NPD, and one of the things about that disorder is that you must always maintain your high image of yourself, no matter what. That's why he calls successful people "crumb-catchers," and keeps digging himself in deeper, when anyone with half a brain would have stopped long ago.

--Sara
who minored in psychology, so there :p

Edited to add: I also think he could be dangerous, given the right circumstances.

[Coppervale Studio]

"HEH HEH...MADE YOU LOOK COMICS AND TOYS"


Yes, kids...no one gives a shit about the Orca boards. And I think that pretty much sums up the non-existence of "Siera W" and any actual store.

You lose, Rick.

Well, we don't have a dumbass revolving door name for an imaginary bookstore... but by this time tomorrow, Mr. Pants and our loyal crew will be opening an ACTUAL bookstore, which REAL PEOPLE can go to to buy books.

[JTPencils]

Well I don't drink, being one of them weird straight edge kids. But I'd be up for a celebration. August might in fact be doable for me. I will have to see how things go. If this one guy who Olney'd me starts making payments as he claims he wants to, that'll be a plus. ;) Also should I get a nice advance on the manga project in development, again woot.

Sooooooo I'm hoping I'll be there to join in the festivities. However, if not I will be there in spirit!

Danny, ya don't have to be a drinker to use your shot glass sir! You can easily put a non alcoholic beverage of choice in it and toast just the same! I do it all the time... (though lately, I've found a taste for Lord Calvert whiskey... Jeff A and I used my shot glasses for JUST such an occasion on their arrival the other night!)

[Larry Dixon]

Well, we don't have a dumbass revolving door name for an imaginary bookstore... but by this time tomorrow, Mr. Pants and our loyal crew will be opening an ACTUAL bookstore, which REAL PEOPLE can go to to buy books.

And congratulations on that James and Crew! Maybe you'll post a lil' picture of it, to show us all what crumbcatchers can do with so much hate? So much hate!

[Paul D. Storrie]

Jeremy Bulloch. An incredibly sweet guy who did a bunch of work in England (including Doctor Who, which is how I primarily know him). He's a great con guest, and fun to be around. He was also in Robin of Sherwood. If you get a chance to hang out with him, do.

I have to echo this. I met Jeremy several years ago at Wizard World Chicago. We got to chatting because he was in Robin of Sherwood and I had written a comic about Robin Hood's daughter titled Robyn of Sherwood. He went out of his way to point me towards a special convention for Robin fans (Weekend in Sherwood), suggesting that it would be a great show for me to set up at. I did and the response was terrific.

Since then, I've run into Jeremy every so often at conventions. He always remembers me, generally calling me by name, and takes the time to find out what's new with me. He's one of the most pleasant, personable guys you could ever hope to meet.

PDS

[JTPencils]

Now.... Jeff, Jim Taylor, Danny.... THEY might have to be a bit concerned if RO hits the road.


:D I just wanted to be sure you guys have pleasant dreams tonight. ;)

Yep, I'm all a quiver. Might need to sleep with a night light on, even.

Heh.

If he were camped out on my front lawn I wouldn't be concerned. Let's just say, there'd be a hell of a surprise for the smelly one.

[Dazzler]

Okay, I'm up to the infamous February 26/27 incident in the thread. things are heating up and the bizarre is hitting the fan big time!

(seriously, i'm reading this like a novel. can't put it down....)

--Poor, sad Dazz

[JTPencils]

I would visit him in prison.

That could be interesting Matt... tell him you're bringing comics for him to read, then only bring the covers. Watch him meltdown as he cries out for the stories inside!! Hee hee hee.

[JTPencils]

Gitouttamyway, ya young Whippersnapper!

I seem to remember........................

Crap what was I talking about?

Oh yeah... I think I"m one of the most senior around here... when I was young... the biggest technology thing everyone was discussing... was fire.

Besides.... oh damn, think I just soiled my Depends...

I'll be back........

[Matt Doc Martin]

That could be interesting Matt... tell him you're bringing comics for him to read, then only bring the covers. Watch him meltdown as he cries out for the stories inside!! Hee hee hee.

Worse...I would bring him Freedom 3.

[JTPencils]

Worse...I would bring him Freedom 3.

For that, I'd even consider donating one of the covers he never paid for. HA!

[TonyIsabella]

Just got back from my daughter's softball game and a quick trip to return some party tents, sang Happy Birthday to my son Eddie, and checked in here.

Doc Absurd's doing the drawing for me. Three cheers and a tiger for him.

Tony

[Larry Dixon]

Just got back from my daughter's softball game and a quick trip to return some party tents, sang Happy Birthday to my son Eddie, and checked in here.

Doc Absurd's doing the drawing for me. Three cheers and a tiger for him.

Tony

He is a good Doc. And he'll spend the money on model rocket motors! :)

Happy birthday Eddie!

[Tegan]

I did not speak clearly. The majority of Christians I have dealt with, but not all.

The majority of people that declare they are Christians while dealing with others are the ones who are most insecure about themselves and their religion, and thus looking for a fight. Those folks give all Christians a bad name. I'll bet the majority of Christians you have dealt with never brought up their religion because they didn't feel the need to lord it over you, and thus you never knew. That's just my suspicion. Most Christians I've dealt with are pretty nice folks, it's just the ones who make sure you know they consider themselves Christian that are jerks.


And Tegan! I'm eager to read your thoughts about the Aquaman fan film. I consider myself a mad Aquafan... he's definitely my favorite super-type. I mean, the guy's King of 3/4 of the earth! Pfffft! Who can compete with that?

Ok, ok! I watched it. I'm probably not going to blog about it, so I'll post what I think in this amazingly off-topic too often thread. It was excellent, marred only by the inability to convincingly pull off the harpoon hand on a budget. Except for that, I really enjoyed it. The fight scene was good, the acting was passable. I enjoyed the cameo by those other guys toward the end, although it only made me wonder if there would be a sequel.


Anyway, you are obviously Queen among aquafans, with Rob at the AquaShrine the King among aquafans. So, I'd like to read your opinion. And if your Highness so decress, perhaps I can be a humble Jester in the Aqua Court? I do still have a mint Mego Aquaman! And I used to have Aquaman socks when I was a kid... but I buried them with my pet Guinea Pig, Charlie Wee-Wee. :(
Don't worry though... he was dead.

I would actually call John Schwirian the King of Aquafans, with Rob as crown prince. John does the Aquaman Chronicles, an old-fashioned PAPER fanzine. For a long time John, Leah and I were the Aqua-triumvirate. I really miss Leah. I'm glad she's got a character, someone who will be working with Garth, no less.


Oh, and I think Gail should pay homage to Super Friends and have Aquaman guest star in Wonder Woman and get a free ride in the Invisible Jet for old time's sake! This would be especially nice if DC decides to anger me greatly and cancel Aquaman's series!

Do you hear me, DC? DO YOU HEAR ME!?!?!?!

(Shakes fist to the sky in rage and frustration)

Too late. Nothing short of a massive surge in pre-orders of Aquaman #54 and about a bazillion letters to DC could save the book now, if I understand my sources correctly. Just enjoy the last few issues. I certainly plan to!


Edited to add: I also think he could be dangerous, given the right circumstances.

I think a number of conditions have to be met before the Defendant could be truly dangerous. The people most at risk from him at the moment are his family and any friends who still hang with him. While he will rant and cry and stomp his feet, without actual access to his victims, he's not going to be a danger to them. He can't sue anyone, he's not got any case to stand on, nor money for lawyers and court costs. Same goes for just about any other action he might take. It requires money and effort to do anything, he has neither.

[Inkpot1965]

Of course. I'm no racist. :)

The Mothman can attest to WV's acceptance of diversity. We even love our big flying creepy flesh-eaters. Why not just a big hairy smelly guy who eats garbage?


--Dazz

As the world's first domesticated Yeti, I'd like to say that I try to eat relatively healthy. Thank you.

[JTPencils]

As the world's first domesticated Yeti, I'd like to say that I try to eat relatively healthy. Thank you.

*cocks eyebrow, very Spock-like* Fascinating!

You wish to stick with that story???


By the way, Sarah says Ricks going on the road, and that you, Danny, and I, need to be all a twitter over his impending yecchiness.

[CutterMike]

That could be interesting Matt... tell him you're bringing comics for him to read, then only bring the covers. Watch him meltdown as he cries out for the stories inside!! Hee hee hee.

No. NoNoNoNoNO!

You bring the WHOLE COMIC.

Except fpr the last page-and-a-half.

Where IS your STYLE, man???

[JTPencils]

No. NoNoNoNoNO!

You bring the WHOLE COMIC.

Except fpr the last page-and-a-half.

Where IS your STYLE, man???

How about he brings the last page and a half, and that's all? Several books, only a page or so...

That should drive the resident nuts!

[CutterMike]

...or else you spring for an "Essential..." book and slit out a dozen pages at random.

...Now THAT'S comedy...!

[Inkpot1965]

Now.... Jeff, Jim Taylor, Danny.... THEY might have to be a bit concerned if RO hits the road.

All I can say is...does he really think he's the only one with a gun?

[ArchetypeOne]

Big announcement!

I am opening my own store called "FUCKTARD DEADBEAT HOBBIES AND TOYS"

I'm getting Tamryn, Mark Waid, James Owen, and Kurt Busiek to do a signing. Matt Doc Martin will be autographing Happy Meal bags in the VIP area. I'm pre-selling tickets (which will be sold out before I finish typing this, sorry everyone! Better luck getting one on eBay if I can convince someone to put it on auction for free and give me all the monies)
Ohhh... yer tempting me to buy a ticket, just like I was tempted to buy a ticket to last weekend's event... :D

[DocAbsurd]

I have to echo this. I met Jeremy several years ago at Wizard World Chicago. We got to chatting because he was in Robin of Sherwood and I had written a comic about Robin Hood's daughter titled Robyn of Sherwood. He went out of his way to point me towards a special convention for Robin fans (Weekend in Sherwood), suggesting that it would be a great show for me to set up at. I did and the response was terrific.

Since then, I've run into Jeremy every so often at conventions. He always remembers me, generally calling me by name, and takes the time to find out what's new with me. He's one of the most pleasant, personable guys you could ever hope to meet.

PDS

Will you please stop with all these great stories about Mr Bulloch!?!

The only reason Moby invited him in the first place was to get more work outta me at the 2004 MMC. You have absolutely no idea how much I love Boba Fett.

I mean, I bought every single Boba figure I could find, I hunted down the original Kenner version, I saved the inserts from the packages . . . I even started a cartoon I was gonna have him sign.

Thing 1 was so excited he put one of his Boba figures on the side and Thing 2 had a note she wanted me to give him asking if he knew any of the lady Jedi.

I still weep over it . . .




Doc 'Mandalorian' Absurd

[ArchetypeOne]

Okay, I'm up to the infamous February 26/27 incident in the thread. things are heating up and the bizarre is hitting the fan big time!

(seriously, i'm reading this like a novel. can't put it down....)

--Poor, sad Dazz
My goal was to be caught up before Tamryn showed up at Emerald City...

Managed to hit the goal a week before.

Yeah, this stuff is stoopid addictive! Pffft, I just posted again, see?

- Wade Busby

[bert]

for those of us who are still hip deep in moving, and working insanely long hours. . AND having eye issues (due to all the dust kicked up during the moving/cleaning of two houses). .

can someone please summarize the past week?

I saw a cryptic note that *something* happened to funk-knuckle this past week. .but never really saw the follow up of what it was.

anyone?

thanks,
bert

[Inkpot1965]

Ok I'll play the part of "The Angry Old Guy." Let me grab my cane and my teeth...

Or would that be the old lady with the wig and high heels?

[Linkara]

Just got back from my daughter's softball game and a quick trip to return some party tents, sang Happy Birthday to my son Eddie, and checked in here.

Doc Absurd's doing the drawing for me. Three cheers and a tiger for him.

Tony

Aren't you dead?

[Dazzler]

As the world's first domesticated Yeti, I'd like to say that I try to eat relatively healthy. Thank you.

That was culturally insensitive of me. Many, many apologies. Now i know how Cameron felt in Peru.


My goal was to be caught up before Tamryn showed up at Emerald City...

Managed to hit the goal a week before.

Yeah, this stuff is stoopid addictive! Pffft, I just posted again, see?

- Wade Busby
Yeah, it's crazy-style addictive. Like crack with a crazier dealer.
I've been all caught up in it and I'm feeling a little woozy and creeped out by the whole shebang now.
Jeepers.


--Dazz

[JTPencils]

All I can say is...does he really think he's the only one with a gun?

He probably thinks he's the only one who knows how to use one. No one else has had his "intents Maroon tur'ning"

[Linkara]

He probably thinks he's the only one who knows how to use one. No one else has had his "intents Maroon tur'ning"

Hey, give the guy a little credit for his spelling errors!

It's "Intents Mareene tur'ning." ^_~

[JTPencils]

As the world's first domesticated Yeti, I'd like to say that I try to eat relatively healthy. Thank you.

Don't feel bad Dazz... he's only partially domesticated...

He tends to belch alot.

[JTPencils]

Hey, give the guy a little credit for his spelling errors!

It's "Intents Mareene tur'ning." ^_~

I appreciate the correction Link... I knew something looked amiss.

[Inkpot1965]

Danny, ya don't have to be a drinker to use your shot glass sir! You can easily put a non alcoholic beverage of choice in it and toast just the same! I do it all the time... (though lately, I've found a taste for Lord Calvert whiskey... Jeff A and I used my shot glasses for JUST such an occasion on their arrival the other night!)

That's right..hic....We have taken the Lord Calvert within us, through Unscrewed glasses....amen.

[Tegan]

Will you please stop with all these great stories about Mr Bulloch!?!
...
I still weep over it . . .

Check out his website: http://www.jeremybulloch.com/

He's a great guy. I hope you get to meet him sometime.

[Linkara]

I appreciate the correction Link... I knew something looked amiss.

Well, I always thought I could be an editor if this whole "trying to become a comic writer" thing fell through. ^_~

[JTPencils]

Well, I always thought I could be an editor if this whole "trying to become a comic writer" thing fell through. ^_~

Hey, why not... seems to me that there's more then enough editors around these days that don't have half the drive, the knowledge, or the attention to detail. So why NOT you?

[Inkpot1965]

For that, I'd even consider donating one of the covers he never paid for. HA!

Oh, yeah? You need my permission for that. Use it and I sue. SUE!!! Call my leagaggle team! CHAAARRRGGEE!!!!!!!!!!


Ummmm, is that Lord Calvert?


Okay, you can use it

[Dazzler]

Don't feel bad Dazz... he's only partially domesticated...

He tends to belch alot.

that's okay. i do too.

i feel so close to his people now.

--Dazz

[Inkpot1965]

How about he brings the last page and a half, and that's all? Several books, only a page or so...

That should drive the resident nuts!

Howabout we use a real cover and fill the insides with his mad internet ramblings?

[JTPencils]

Oh, yeah? You need my permission for that. Use it and I sue. SUE!!! Call my leagaggle team! CHAAARRRGGEE!!!!!!!!!!


Ummmm, is that Lord Calvert?


Okay, you can use it

Think Dash would like some too? Cuz we'd have to get his okie doke as well.

[JTPencils]

Howabout we use a real cover and fill the insides with his mad internet ramblings?

If we used ALL of his ramblings, from across the 'net... that'd probably be at least TWO GN's....!

[THEDOC]

I don't drink, either. I'm one of those weird teetotalers that everyone thought only existed in legend.

Oh, and also count me in as another wrestling fan who has appreciated all the wrestling tangents. Anyone else still in shock about the Chris Benoit situation? Actually, never mind...don't need to derail things any further.

Nothing to see here, move along...

That was devestatating and looking back at RAW last night it was weird who WASN'T there to do testiments and those that were alluded to his anger issues. I wonder what made him snap like that. I am thinking part of it might be maybe he was to "job" Nitro for the belt at the PPV perhaps or maybe he never got over Eddie's death?

[Chris Hansbrough]

Hey, why not... seems to me that there's more then enough editors around these days that don't have half the drive, the knowledge, or the attention to detail. So why NOT you?

stop looking at my work you bastard :p HOW DARE THEE SIR! I CHALLENGE YE TO A DUEL!!!!! PENCILS AT DAWN! (Note....you win by default as I can't draw for shit) :P

my funnybone is acting up tonight.....

[THEDOC]

yea, you all should have a little meetngreet sorta thing. it seems like alot of people will be in chicago. i won't be, but scott will.

I and my wife will be there Saturday we should all meet at Artist Alley.

[Linkara]

Hey, why not... seems to me that there's more then enough editors around these days that don't have half the drive, the knowledge, or the attention to detail. So why NOT you?

Zing.

Those that can't write edit. ^_~

Oh, but I kid the editors. *Hugs Rachel Edidin*

[Solaris]

Could THAT be his obsession with Gail...? He thought that she was one of those "special, superior" people who would recognize his super-studliness and when she didn't see it, he then HAD to either: A - force her to concede it, or; B - tear her down in his own mind because she disappointed him so.

...or am I reading too much into what is, after all, a very disturbed mind...?

Well, while I agree with the profiling... in the long run, Rick is purely and simply a Con Man. ba-dum-bum! ching! Okay, a Con Man with Delusions of Grandeur.

So... since his MightyMini is a No-Show Tighty-Innie... would that make him a Con Con Man?


(Conny Con man)
(Hey, Conny Con man)
Alright everybody gather 'round
The Conny Man is here
What kind of conning do you want?
Suite Rocket?
Choc'late lime-green panty
Strip shops
Anything you want
You've come to the right man
'Cause I'm the Conny Man

Who can take some lies (who can take some lies)
Sprinkle them with glue (sprinkle ithem with glue)
Cover them with new shit and a miracle or two?
The Conny Man (the Conny Man)
Oh, the Conny Man can (the Conny Man can)
The Conny Man can
'Cause he mixes it with hope
And makes the shit taste good
(Makes the shit taste good)

Who can take a con show (who can take a con show)
Wrap it in a lie (wrap it in a lie)
Soak it in the sewer and make professionals cry?
The Conny Man (the Conny Man)
The Conny Man can (the Conny Man can)
The Conny Man can
'Cause he mixes it with lust
And makes the shit taste good
(Makes the shit taste good)

(The Conny Man makes everything he takes)
(Stupefying and pernicious)
He will prey upon your childhood wishes
If you eat the shit he dishes

Oh, who can take tomorrow (who can take tomorrow)
Dip it in a dream (dip it in a dream)
Hand YOU all the sorrow and collect up all the cream
The Conny Man (the Conny Man)
Oh, the Conny Man can (the Conny Man can)
The ConnyMan can
'Cause he mixes it with greed
And makes the poop taste good
(Makes the poop taste good)

(The Conny Man steals everything he takes)
(Justifying his viciousness)
Stealing from childhood wishes
And calling the women bitches

Yeah, yeah, yeah
Who can take your sorrow (who can your sorrow)
Eat it with some cream (eat it with some cream)
Say it's all your fault as he holds back all your green
The Conny Man (the Conny Man)
The Conny Man can (the Conny Man can)
The Conny Man can
'Cause he mixes it with lies
And makes the world taste bad
(Makes the world taste bad)

Yes, the Conny Man can
'Cause he mixes it with lies
And makes the world taste bad
(Makes the world taste good)
A-Conny Man, a-Conny Man, a-Conny Man
(Makes the world taste bad)
A-Conny Man, a-Conny Man, a-Conny Man
(Makes the world taste bad)
A-Conny Man, a-Conny Man, a-Conny Man



I humbly beg pardon of the ghost of Sammy Davis Jr....

[THEDOC]

Same. I turned RAW on and saw Vince, and I'm all, WTF, isn't he supposed to be dead (in one of the most tasteless angles of all time)? Then, I heard him mention the tribute to Benoit, and did a double-take. Then I remembered he was replaced on the PPV Sunday and it all came together.

He was an awesome wrestler. And I can't even comprehend what he did to his wife, and especially, his son. And as vile as it is, I can't help but feel for him as well, because he obviously had some serious issues. And if the roid rage rumors are true, he may not have even been himself.

It's like Phil Hartman all over again. Sometimes the world just doesn't make sense.

Vince is going to hell for his death angle. As soon as they did the fake 10 bell salute and tributes, I had a gut feeling that something like this was going to happen...


Vince is Vince and he thought he was doing an OK storyline, I thought acknowledging Sherrry Martell in the middle of Smackdown was a bit odd as everyone else is always the beginning of a show. Wonder what TNA will do.
I wished they had shown more of Nancy's carreer as well.

[Inkpot1965]

That was culturally insensitive of me. Many, many apologies. Now i know how Cameron felt in Peru.

--Dazz

Think nothing of it. Just remember Yetis have feelings too....underneath the fur.

[Inkpot1965]

He probably thinks he's the only one who knows how to use one. No one else has had his "intents Maroon tur'ning"

As Tweety said, "He don't know me vewwy well, do he".

[Danny Donovan]

That was devestatating and looking back at RAW last night it was weird who WASN'T there to do testiments and those that were alluded to his anger issues. I wonder what made him snap like that. I am thinking part of it might be maybe he was to "job" Nitro for the belt at the PPV perhaps or maybe he never got over Eddie's death?

Nope! He was meant to be hold the belt for a good long time and be the new RVD that they built the brand around. Turning ECW to a Triple A/OVW TV league where you farm out the green guys and prepare them for the A or B show.


what do i win?

God willing another t-shirt. :-D But seriously you just win generally. At life.


Think Dash would like some too? Cuz we'd have to get his okie doke as well.

Dash? As in Dash Martin? Gee I wonder what old Dash is up to now? oh yeah INKING DEADPOOL/CABLE FOR MARVEL COMICS (you lose Rick) Also.. there's another project he's on that's rather interesting... hmm.. what could it be?...

(no hinting folks!)

[THEDOC]

Just got back from my daughter's softball game and a quick trip to return some party tents, sang Happy Birthday to my son Eddie, and checked in here.

Doc Absurd's doing the drawing for me. Three cheers and a tiger for him.

Tony

Hurray for DOC-A, a true gentlmen.

[Cam63]

I mean - be fair: Bigfoot is generally shy, tries to keep out of others' way, and has RARELY (if ever) been known to attack people, for starters!

Just don't go near the big fella's magic mushroom patch and he'll probably leave you well enough alone.

[THEDOC]

Nope! He was meant to be hold the belt for a good long time and be the new RVD that they built the brand around. Turning ECW to a Triple A/OVW TV league where you farm out the green guys and prepare them for the A or B show.

Where di you read that Danny? Then what set him off? I heard Roid Rage but SuperStar Billy Graham doesn't think so.

[Inkpot1965]

Don't feel bad Dazz... he's only partially domesticated...

He tends to belch alot.

BURP!! The Lord Calvert works in mysterious ways. Amen.

[Cam63]

I signed an NDA. So I can't leaggly tell you that.:rolleyes: I may get sued-ed. Oh no wait that's when you shop at Ricktoria's Secret. Tee hee!

Yeah, there's a market for anyone... or anything.

[THEDOC]

Aren't you dead?

Hey, that is what Jim Ross (JR) said to Mick (Cactus Jack) Foley, the first time he met him. :D

[Linkara]

Hey, that is what Jim Ross (JR) said to Mick (Cactus Jack) Foley, the first time he met him. :D

Well, I was actually channeling Kirk to Spock after the Kobiyashi Maru, but the sentiment's the same. ^_~

[Inkpot1965]

that's okay. i do too.

i feel so close to his people now.

--Dazz

Careful. Yetis form attachments easily.

[Danny Donovan]

Vince is Vince and he thought he was doing an OK storyline, I thought acknowledging Sherrry Martell in the middle of Smackdown was a bit odd as everyone else is always the beginning of a show. Wonder what TNA will do.
I wished they had shown more of Nancy's carreer as well.

TNA released a "In Memory" thing but once he was revealed to be a murderer they took down their support.

Expect them to distance themselves from him too.

[Dazzler]

Think nothing of it. Just remember Yetis have feelings too....underneath the fur.
I'll remember that from this day unto my last. This, I swear.
I'll always remember, also, that Yetis are a kind and forgiving folk.


Careful. Yetis form attachments easily.

That's okay. I have no social life and a hankering for cultural exchange. :)

--Dazz

[Danny Donovan]

Where di you read that Danny? Then what set him off? I heard Roid Rage but SuperStar Billy Graham doesn't think so.

http://www.pwinsider.com it was released on the "Elite Audio Show" a couple of weeks ago the "what is going on with the draft" thing. They were going to build it around him, let him be a teacher. He was going to hold it for a good long time, then when someone was about to be called up to one of the main show's he'd lose the belt to them, they'd run with it a bit to try to get over as a champ.. then they'd lose the belt in a "loser leaves ECW" type thing where Benoit got the belt back, and it freed the talent up for the other show.

Obviously it'd be freshened up every so often to keep people from getting wise to the thing. BUT, it wasn't steroids, unless he had something in his system. It's not the first time he and Nancy had problems. In 2003, she filed for divorce and a restraining order after he went nuts. Then when he won the World Title months later they reconciled.

I don't know what set him off but it wasn't rage. This was deliberate. Telling his boss about a "family emergency" tying up Nancy, the placement of the bibles, he planned it all out.

[Cam63]

I'm a christian, and ADORABLE.

^_^;

Of course I'm only a Christian on Mondays, Wed. Fridays. Tuesdays I'm Jewish, Thursday's I'm Hindu, Saturdays I'm muslim, Sundays I'm a Wiccan.

Every month I switch over to spegetti monsterisim for a few days but...

I'm a Beer-can.

...but you knew that.

[Inkpot1965]

I'll remember that from this day unto my last. This, I swear.
I'll always remember, also, that Yetis are a kind and forgiving folk.



That's okay. I have no social life and a hankering for cultural exchange. :)

--Dazz

Yes, Yetis too are known to be reclusive. We spend our lives alone or in small groups. Large crowds overwhelm our senses and can lead to nasty scenes. The best way to approach a Yeti is to stand on an adjoining mountain, and give a yell of greeting. Once the cry is acknowledged, it will be safe to get within arms distance. Properly handled, a Yeti can be quite friendly and entertaining.

This helpful hint is brought to you by the Yeti Awareness Society. All rights reserved.

[Koben Kelly]

I don't know what set him off but it wasn't rage. This was deliberate. Telling his boss about a "family emergency" tying up Nancy, the placement of the bibles, he planned it all out.

Hey, Danny. As someone who only dabbles in wrestling fandom, my current knowledge about the Benoit situation is limited. Do you have a link where I can get the major poop? I have an associate who likes to act the expert on every subject imaginable, and he's swearing up and down that Chris would never, ever, ever do anything like the murder/suicide. Even though I challenged him on his tightness with Benoit (I love it when people act as if they know the innermost thoughts of celebs.), I have no idea what the evidence is. Help me, my emerald hermano?

Gracias.

[Danny Donovan]

I PM'd you Koben with links and an overview. I thought I'd save the others in this thread the gory details of such a tragic thing.

I don't blame your friend for saying "Chris could never ever ever do it." I didn't want to believe it either. I wanted to believe the rumor of a houseguest just like everyone else. But he did it. and WWE has pulled all his merchandise, taken his name off of every DVD they have in stock, and Toys R Us have pulled his action figure from the shelves.

[Sarah Beach]

Matt, if the timing worked out for your visit to the Defendant (TM Larry) behind bars, would you take him a comp copy of the Unscrewed! Anthology? It's coming along nicely, after all. Shaping up.

'Cause it would be sooooooo delightful to think of him fuming over it, even as he works his way through the stories. Heh.

Hehehe. I ran into an old friend after work, and was telling him a bit about the project. He's an actor and sometime-writer (okay... I had a crush on him at one time - but we're just friends now). He thought the whole thing very funny. And when I told him a bit about some of the talent involved, he was impressed (he's a comics reader too). He asked me to let him know when it was printed because he'd buy a copy. Because the stories sounded great, but also to support the cause.

Heh. Yes, Rick.... even outside comic book circles your behavior raises a stink.

[Dazzler]

Yes, Yetis too are known to be reclusive. We spend our lives alone or in small groups. Large crowds overwhelm our senses and can lead to nasty scenes. The best way to approach a Yeti is to stand on an adjoining mountain, and give a yell of greeting. Once the cry is acknowledged, it will be safe to get within arms distance. Properly handled, a Yeti can be quite friendly and entertaining.

This helpful hint is brought to you by the Yeti Awareness Society. All rights reserved.

Wow. That's really helpful. I feel my social sphere expanding already.
I'm glad you gave me a heads up! My first instinct is to run up to it at full speed and slap in the face and say, "TAG YETI!"
That really coulda been a muff up.

--Dazz

[Inkpot1965]

Wow. That's really helpful. I feel my social sphere expanding already.
I'm glad you gave me a heads up! My first instinct is to run up to it at full speed and slap in the face and say, "TAG YETI!"
That really coulda been a muff up.

--Dazz

YETI SMASH!!!

[Dazzler]

YETI SMASH!!!

Oooh. Strangely, I'm not alarmed....

but titilated!

No, wait, sorry, I meant "scared shitless." :)


--Dazz

[Inkpot1965]

Oooh. Strangely, I'm not alarmed....

but titilated!

No, wait, sorry, I meant "scared shitless." :)


--Dazz

Hey! Keep yer hands off my titilation!

[Koben Kelly]

Hey, Danny.

Check your PMs.

[Dazzler]

Hey! Keep yer hands off my titilation!

Sorry, no can do. It was there and I'm the master of all i survey.

--Dazz

[Cam63]

Gail - I sent you a PM with more information.

Joanne - Thanks. I've had so many e-mails from Rick over the years one more isn't going to bother me.

Welcome to our happy home.

Have a beer or non-beer drink and kick back some.

[Cam63]

Hey! Keep yer hands off my titilation!

Oh, so now you're shy !

[Cam63]

With or without the suit of armor?

Was Imperial armour any good what so ever ?

Every Storm trooper I saw get zapped by blasters carked it.

[Cam63]

what the frick does that mean? is that some sort of man-code?

That's the security code to the beer frige', I know that much !

*Ratchets shotgun*

[Cam63]

actually, i'm just sitting here laughing picturing a bunch of grown men running around in their superman underwear with pillowcases tied around their necks playing super-heros.

Fightin' evil is a serious business !

[Cam63]

Tomar-Re's sector WAS Krypton's sector. He failed to save Krypton from exploding.

So that's why he missed out on promotion and got dicked on the Christmas bonus that year.

[Cam63]

Aaaannnddd all the GL fans crawl out of the wood work. That's okay, I'm one too.*


Meanwhile, sorry, I can't resist this line.... "Bobba Fett?! Where?!" And then Bobba Fett gets Sarlaaced by a blind Han Solo... proof that Han is bad-ass -- he took his his archenemy while BLIND!



But lets do a tally, hmmmm?...... So far Rick has screwed over a beloved science Fiction entertainment figure, several people in the field of horror movies, countless comic book writers, artists, and those associated with the comic book business, and part of a team of paranormal investigators.

Looks like the only kind of fandom he hasn't screwed over yet are soap opera and romance fans.... Give him time....

*Corrina sits bolt upright in bed*

[Cam63]

It means I have no fear, and I'm an over-achiever in bed.


And he has a weakness to wood.

:p

*Golf claps*

Well played, Sir ! Well played !

[Cam63]

I'm harmless. Well known fact. Says it on my resume'.

Some of us have seen the FBI dossier, Larry.

...or should I say, " Condor. "

[Cam63]

I just thought I was being ignored. I figured you were the kind of people that wouldn't thank me if I held open the door for you. I just expect the common courtesy of everyone hanging on my every word, and quoting, re-quoting, replying, and re-replying to everything I say.

Whoa. Thought I was someone else for a second there...

In all seriousness, yes, it was the random phone call to Doc Absurd that raised a red flag for me. It was like, this has gone from internet blustering to something else. I mean, I'm pretty sure most anyone here can handle themselves, but I don't want this to go from an entertaining and informative thread to a tragic story on the Today Show.

We used to worry up til the point when he proved he was nothing more than a blowhard wanker.

Good luck with them birthday candles, Pukee !

[Cam63]

To tell the truth, Rick could be defeated by hanging a sign saying "PULL" on a door you're supposed to push.

*Puts beer down to laugh*

[Cam63]

Just got back from my daughter's softball game and a quick trip to return some party tents, sang Happy Birthday to my son Eddie, and checked in here.

Doc Absurd's doing the drawing for me. Three cheers and a tiger for him.

Tony

That doesn't sound safe. Better sedate him first.

...Doc, not the tiger.

[OzBat!]

You have never done me wrong.Then all is right with the world!

[Cam63]

Well, while I agree with the profiling... in the long run, Rick is purely and simply a Con Man. ba-dum-bum! ching! Okay, a Con Man with Delusions of Grandeur.

So... since his MightyMini is a No-Show Tighty-Innie... would that make him a Con Con Man?


(Conny Con man)
(Hey, Conny Con man)
Alright everybody gather 'round
The Conny Man is here
What kind of conning do you want?
Suite Rocket?
Choc'late lime-green panty
Strip shops
Anything you want
You've come to the right man
'Cause I'm the Conny Man

Who can take some lies (who can take some lies)
Sprinkle them with glue (sprinkle ithem with glue)
Cover them with new shit and a miracle or two?
The Conny Man (the Conny Man)
Oh, the Conny Man can (the Conny Man can)
The Conny Man can
'Cause he mixes it with hope
And makes the shit taste good
(Makes the shit taste good)

Who can take a con show (who can take a con show)
Wrap it in a lie (wrap it in a lie)
Soak it in the sewer and make professionals cry?
The Conny Man (the Conny Man)
The Conny Man can (the Conny Man can)
The Conny Man can
'Cause he mixes it with lust
And makes the shit taste good
(Makes the shit taste good)

(The Conny Man makes everything he takes)
(Stupefying and pernicious)
He will prey upon your childhood wishes
If you eat the shit he dishes

Oh, who can take tomorrow (who can take tomorrow)
Dip it in a dream (dip it in a dream)
Hand YOU all the sorrow and collect up all the cream
The Conny Man (the Conny Man)
Oh, the Conny Man can (the Conny Man can)
The ConnyMan can
'Cause he mixes it with greed
And makes the poop taste good
(Makes the poop taste good)

(The Conny Man steals everything he takes)
(Justifying his viciousness)
Stealing from childhood wishes
And calling the women bitches

Yeah, yeah, yeah
Who can take your sorrow (who can your sorrow)
Eat it with some cream (eat it with some cream)
Say it's all your fault as he holds back all your green
The Conny Man (the Conny Man)
The Conny Man can (the Conny Man can)
The Conny Man can
'Cause he mixes it with lies
And makes the world taste bad
(Makes the world taste bad)

Yes, the Conny Man can
'Cause he mixes it with lies
And makes the world taste bad
(Makes the world taste good)
A-Conny Man, a-Conny Man, a-Conny Man
(Makes the world taste bad)
A-Conny Man, a-Conny Man, a-Conny Man
(Makes the world taste bad)
A-Conny Man, a-Conny Man, a-Conny Man



I humbly beg pardon of the ghost of Sammy Davis Jr....

Mmmmm-marvelous, Sollie Baby !

[Chris Hansbrough]

Some of us have seen the FBI dossier, Larry.

...or should I say, " Condor. "

He was part of that operation?

and on the really bad operation movie jokes.....

If the government went after olney would it be Operation Dumbo Drop?

the really really really really ungodly bad jokes are flying today folks....oh yes they are......yes they are

[TonyIsabella]

Aren't you dead?

Apparently not. :)

On Monday, my blood pressure was 117/76. A bit down from the 201/96 it was when I was taken to the emergency room last month.

It did go up on Tuesday night, a very hectic day which included my being drafted to coach third base in 90 degree heat.

But my blood pressure has been staying down...the only side effect of my medication is that I get nauseous if I take one kind of vitamin with it...my energy is high...and my distance vision is improving daily.

I just hope Rick Olney will stop worrying about my health now. I hate the thought of causing him any undue distress.

Tony

[Linkara]

Apparently not. :)

On Monday, my blood pressure was 117/76. A bit down from the 201/96 it was when I was taken to the emergency room last month.

It did go up on Tuesday night, a very hectic day which included my being drafted to coach third base in 90 degree heat.

But my blood pressure has been staying down...the only side effect of my medication is that I get nauseous if I take one kind of vitamin with it...my energy is high...and my distance vision is improving daily.

I just hope Rick Olney will stop worrying about my health now. I hate the thought of causing him any undue distress.

Tony


You really shouldn't keep Rick's hopes up that one of his most powerful nemeses will fall over by releasing press statements to the contrary... especially ones that point out how his non-events at Water Parks are experiencing less turnout than one of your gatherings. :D

*Needs to sleeeep!*

[the4thpip]

I don't drink, either. I'm one of those weird teetotalers that everyone thought only existed in legend.

Oh, and also count me in as another wrestling fan who has appreciated all the wrestling tangents. Anyone else still in shock about the Chris Benoit situation? Actually, never mind...don't need to derail things any further.

Nothing to see here, move along...

I think a lot of us here don't drink because booze smells like Rick Olney.

[the4thpip]

To tell the truth, Rick could be defeated by hanging a sign saying "PULL" on a door you're supposed to push.

Bwa-hah-hah!

[Cam63]

He was part of that operation?

and on the really bad operation movie jokes.....

If the government went after olney would it be Operation Dumbo Drop?

the really really really really ungodly bad jokes are flying today folks....oh yes they are......yes they are

Don't make them put you in the pun room chair !

You won't like it !

[Typo Lad]

To tell the truth, Rick could be defeated by hanging a sign saying "PULL" on a door you're supposed to push.

Gary Larsen's lawyers on 3 for you, Jim...

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/65/228428783_066e28c3ae.jpg

[sunshinegirl]

God willing another t-shirt. :-D But seriously you just win generally. At life.





good. send me one. i like free t-shirts. and i still have advertising space availabe! hehehe

[sunshinegirl]

That's the security code to the beer frige', I know that much !

*Ratchets shotgun*

what? you think you're the only one with a beer fridge around this joint?

[Cam63]

Yeah, but mine's the most special.

[Inkpot1965]

Sorry, no can do. It was there and I'm the master of all i survey.

--Dazz

Hmm. A dominatrix surveyor? Kinky.

[Inkpot1965]

Was Imperial armour any good what so ever ?

Every Storm trooper I saw get zapped by blasters carked it.

The heroes had the special white armor homing laser pistol.

[Inkpot1965]

I think a lot of us here don't drink because booze smells like Rick Olney.

Some of us drink responsibly, in spite of the Olney example. Drinking doesn't have to cause douchebaggery.

[Inkpot1965]

Don't make them put you in the pun room chair !

You won't like it !

Put him in....the COMFY CHAIR!! Bwah, hah, hah........

[Inkpot1965]

good. send me one. i like free t-shirts. and i still have advertising space availabe! hehehe

I would've thought that space was rented out til next year by now.

[Cam63]

Put him in....the COMFY CHAIR!! Bwah, hah, hah........

You...you...bastard...

Not the one with the cushions !?

[KevinTBrown]

Hmm. A dominatrix surveyor? Kinky.

Ok, so who are the Dungeon Monitors...?

[Cam63]

Whiterose usually threatens/attacks anyone else who asks for a position.

[DaveRothe]

Hmm. A dominatrix surveyor? Kinky.

I hear real estate is a hot market right now...

[Typo Lad]

Now here's (http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070626/ap_on_fe_st/odd_pickpocket_pummeled) a Marine's Marine!

[Cam63]

*Raises beer to Bill Barnes*

[DaveRothe]

Now here's (http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070626/ap_on_fe_st/odd_pickpocket_pummeled) a Marine's Marine!

There was audio excerpts from the security camera as well. It went something like "C'mon! Daddy needs a new pair o' shoes! His marine pension ain't cuttin' it." Scritch scratch scratch. "I got your wallet! I got your wallllllllllllllet!" "Hey! Ow! OW! OW!!! For the love of God man here take it back! Somebody call the police!!!" "Semper Fi baby! SMACK! SMACK! SMACK!!!"

[Paul D. Storrie]

Will you please stop with all these great stories about Mr Bulloch!?!

The only reason Moby invited him in the first place was to get more work outta me at the 2004 MMC. You have absolutely no idea how much I love Boba Fett.

I mean, I bought every single Boba figure I could find, I hunted down the original Kenner version, I saved the inserts from the packages . . . I even started a cartoon I was gonna have him sign.

Thing 1 was so excited he put one of his Boba figures on the side and Thing 2 had a note she wanted me to give him asking if he knew any of the lady Jedi.

I still weep over it . . .




Doc 'Mandalorian' Absurd

I know I'm only restating what the rest of this thread has made abundantly clear, but...

OLNEY STINKS.

PDS

[DaveRothe]

I know I'm only restating what the rest of this thread has made abundantly clear, but...

OLNEY STINKS.

PDS

Raises non-alcoholic Dr. Pepper (do they make alcoholic Dr. Pepper?) to Bill Barnes and Paul Storrie.

[Paul D. Storrie]

Raises non-alcoholic Dr. Pepper (do they make alcoholic Dr. Pepper?) to Bill Barnes and Paul Storrie.

Sadly, ya has ta make it yerself.

Thankfully, there are a number of alcoholic beverages that can be mixed with Dr. Pepper. I don't know what they are, but I'm certain there are some!

PDS

[Typo Lad]

Paul! How've you been?

[sunshinegirl]

I would've thought that space was rented out til next year by now.

nope. not rented at all.

[Solaris]

Hmm. A dominatrix surveyor? Kinky.


Mental Image:

Your doorbell rings. Upon opening the door, you see this leggy, tall, gorgeously stacked brunette wearing thigh-high black latex boots, a red-n-black latex bustier/thong combo, long black latex gloves, spiked collar and bracers, with the following hanging from her belt: bullwhip, police cuffs, and a rubber-spiked paddle.

A pair of librarian glasses are perched on the tip of her nose, and in her hands she's holding a clipboard and pen.

"Excuse me, bitch," she says, "We're doing a survey on sex toys in the home: fill it out NOW!" and she thrusts the clipboard at you. "And while you're at it... lick my boots."

:D

My mind is a very scary place sometimes.

[KevinTBrown]

Mental Image:

Your doorbell rings. Upon opening the door, you see this leggy, tall, gorgeously stacked brunette wearing thigh-high black latex boots, a red-n-black latex bustier/thong combo, long black latex gloves, spiked collar and bracers, with the following hanging from her belt: bullwhip, police cuffs, and a rubber-spiked paddle.

A pair of librarian glasses are perched on the tip of her nose, and in her hands she's holding a clipboard and pen.

"Excuse me, bitch," she says, "We're doing a survey on sex toys in the home: fill it out NOW!" and she thrusts the clipboard at you. "And while you're at it... lick my boots."

:D

My mind is a very scary place sometimes.

Hmmm, and the scary part is...? ;)

[Solaris]

Hmmm, and the scary part is...? ;)

...that my mind went there. ;)

And I'm proud of you: you managed to make it past the description, read my comment at the end, and could still type. (With both hands, I assume.) ;)

[DaveRothe]

...that my mind went there. ;)

And I'm proud of you: you managed to make it past the description, read my comment at the end, and could still type. (With both hands, I assume.) ;)

Typing with your feet sucks!

[NatGertler]

Thankfully, there are a number of alcoholic beverages that can be mixed with Dr. Pepper.I swear, one night a long while back, I had one of those wake-up-at-3-AM-with-an-amazing-story-idea moments, the kind where you grope for something to write on and try to do it without waking all the way up, so you can get back to sleep... and in the morning, all the paper said was "fermented Dr Pepper".

[Danny Donovan]

*Golf claps*

Well played, Sir ! Well played !

Thanks Cam!

[willtupper]

Could, um... someone with photoshop skillz put ugly Olney's face on each of the Olson Twins?

Kind of a super creepy, super crappy idea for a comic book...

The Olney Twins!

Twice the douchebaggery, still no payments!

[DaveRothe]

Could, um... someone with photoshop skillz put ugly Olney's face on each of the Olson Twins?

Kind of a super creepy, super crappy idea for a comic book...

The Olney Twins!

Twice the douchebaggery, still no payments!

Isn't one frightening enough Wil? Why would we want twice the misery?

[Chris Hansbrough]

Could, um... someone with photoshop skillz put ugly Olney's face on each of the Olson Twins?

Kind of a super creepy, super crappy idea for a comic book...

The Olney Twins!

Twice the douchebaggery, still no payments!

Why would you want to produce that book? You know all it would do is stall in production, never come out, and never get you any money, and then people would blame their not buying it on the fact their families died that day or they got sick

[CutterMike]

Sadly, ya has ta make it yerself.

Thankfully, there are a number of alcoholic beverages that can be mixed with Dr. Pepper. I don't know what they are, but I'm certain there are some!

PDS

Rum. 678910

[CutterMike]

Mental Image:

Your doorbell rings. Upon opening the door, you see this leggy, tall, gorgeously stacked brunette wearing thigh-high black latex boots, a red-n-black latex bustier/thong combo, long black latex gloves, spiked collar and bracers, with the following hanging from her belt: bullwhip, police cuffs, and a rubber-spiked paddle.

A pair of librarian glasses are perched on the tip of her nose, and in her hands she's holding a clipboard and pen.

"Excuse me, bitch," she says, "We're doing a survey on sex toys in the home: fill it out NOW!" and she thrusts the clipboard at you. "And while you're at it... lick my boots."

:D

My mind is a very scary place sometimes.

...actually, I was picturing the same character, but with a day-glo orange vest over it all and a hard hat, carrying a theodolite over one shoulder.

...And mine's a redhead.

(Streetworker... streetwalker... whatever...)

[MacQuarrie]

I swear, one night a long while back, I had one of those wake-up-at-3-AM-with-an-amazing-story-idea moments, the kind where you grope for something to write on and try to do it without waking all the way up, so you can get back to sleep... and in the morning, all the paper said was "fermented Dr Pepper".
I was in a play a long time ago, and on one of the last rehearsals, the director was frantically scribbling down notes while we ran through the show. Afterwards, we all gathered round and listened as he read his notes to us, mostly stuff like "Bob, take a little pause before you say 'really now." Then he got to one note. Scratched his head. Rubbed his chin. Said "what the hell does that mean?"

For reasons known only to God, the director felt the need to write down this note: "fuck Tonto."

Twenty-odd years later, none of us yet knows what it meant.

[KevinTBrown]

...that my mind went there. ;)

And I'm proud of you: you managed to make it past the description, read my comment at the end, and could still type. (With both hands, I assume.) ;)

:)

It would take a hell of a lot more than that to have me typing one-handed.
;)

[Sarah Beach]

I was in a play a long time ago, and on one of the last rehearsals, the director was frantically scribbling down notes while we ran through the show. Afterwards, we all gathered round and listened as he read his notes to us, mostly stuff like "Bob, take a little pause before you say 'really now." Then he got to one note. Scratched his head. Rubbed his chin. Said "what the hell does that mean?"

For reasons known only to God, the director felt the need to write down this note: "fuck Tonto."

Twenty-odd years later, none of us yet knows what it meant.

LOL! That has to be about the most perfect non-sequitur ever! Especially since the originator couldn't even remember what it was for. Heeee. I think I want to steal it. I have no idea where I'd use it. But it would be one of those fun things to toss into the mix (as long as one were not talking about the Lone Ranger or sidekicks). Heh.

[Bennish]

Could, um... someone with photoshop skillz put ugly Olney's face on each of the Olson Twins?

Kind of a super creepy, super crappy idea for a comic book...

The Olney Twins!

Twice the douchebaggery, still no payments!

Stop being mean to the Olson Twins!!!





(Did I do that right?)

[Sarah Beach]

Yup, you're catching our rhythms here, Bennish. Shows you're fitting right in!

[Bennish]

Yup, you're catching our rhythms here, Bennish. Shows you're fitting right in!

Non-stop perusing of this thread for 6 months straight will do that to a person...

[KevinTBrown]

Stop being mean to the Olson Twins!!!





(Did I do that right?)

They can handle it now.... They just turned 21.

[Bennish]

They can handle it now.... They just turned 21.

Oh, really? Because, looking at recent photos, I could swear they were...you know...UNDEAD.

[sunshinegirl]

:)

It would take a hell of a lot more than that to have me typing one-handed.
;)


you all are a tough crowd. i know i got a little scared by that image. i woulda ran to the neighbors for help if she showed up at my door!

[sunshinegirl]

Oh, really? Because, looking at recent photos, I could swear they were...you know...UNDEAD.

those chix are creepy looking.

[Sarah Beach]

you all are a tough crowd. i know i got a little scared by that image. i woulda ran to the neighbors for help if she showed up at my door!

We're vets of the Olney Wars, what can we say? ;)

[Gail Simone]

Gee, I sure find it odd that not one single person ANYWHERE has come online at any forum to discuss how great Rick's FABULOUS convention went...remember the one that was going to SHOW US ALL how great Rick Olney is, and how people were going to come to it even though he's been outed as one of comics' worst deadbeats.

Well, I'm sure they simply had so much fun attending the panels and talking with the many, many top-level guests that they are still recovering.

Well done, deadbeat!

Gail

[Typo Lad]

You know what my office needs?

Some Hot Wheels.

I wish there was someone with a huge collection who could tell me which are good.

[Kara Zor El]

This is one hell of a thread. It's going to take me months to read it all. But I'll give it a try. Very interesting, and bloody funny so far.

[Bennish]

Gee, I sure find it odd that not one single person ANYWHERE has come online at any forum to discuss how great Rick's FABULOUS convention went...remember the one that was going to SHOW US ALL how great Rick Olney is, and how people were going to come to it even though he's been outed as one of comics' worst deadbeats.

Well, I'm sure they simply had so much fun attending the panels and talking with the many, many top-level guests that they are still recovering.

Well done, deadbeat!

Gail

I actually find it more surprising that Olney himself isn't all over the net boasting about it, trying to prove how "wrong" you all were. It was apparent to anyone with an ounce of sanity or common sense that the MMC was going to amount to a heaping pile of nothing, but I thought for sure Olney would try to paint a very different picture. I mean, is it really like him to NOT brag about an accomplishment, imaginary or not?

It's almost more creepy that he's not currently making up stories trying to rub all your faces in it...

[Kurt Busiek]

actually, i'm just sitting here laughing picturing a bunch of grown men running around in their superman underwear with pillowcases tied around their necks playing super-heros.

The important thing to remember, as I remind the fan team every year at the Pro/Fan Trivia Challenge at San Diego, is this:

1. If you know enormous amounts of trivia and ephemera about comic books, superheroes, superhero history and more, and can rattle it off at the drop of a hat, you're an utter, hopeless geek.

2. Unless, of course, you make money from knowing that stuff. Then, you're an "expert."

kdb

[Danny Donovan]

I actually find it more surprising that Olney himself isn't all over the net boasting about it, trying to prove how "wrong" you all were. It was apparent to anyone with an ounce of sanity or common sense that the MMC was going to amount to a heaping pile of nothing, but I thought for sure Olney would try to paint a very different picture. I mean, is it really like him to NOT brag about an accomplishment, imaginary or not?

It's almost more creepy that he's not currently making up stories trying to rub all your faces in it...

He's a scared dog hiding in his little hole.

He knows he's beaten and so he's going to hide behind the sham of a messageboard over on Orcafresh.com that boast 7 WHOLE MEMBERS! 2 of which aren't Rick or Dennis!

He's too scared to post on his Myspace. Too scared too threaten Tony...


He's an asshat pretending to be a king in his little cardboard castle.

[sunshinegirl]

I actually find it more surprising that Olney himself isn't all over the net boasting about it, trying to prove how "wrong" you all were. It was apparent to anyone with an ounce of sanity or common sense that the MMC was going to amount to a heaping pile of nothing, but I thought for sure Olney would try to paint a very different picture. I mean, is it really like him to NOT brag about an accomplishment, imaginary or not?

It's almost more creepy that he's not currently making up stories trying to rub all your faces in it...

very true. what's up with that?

[sunshinegirl]

The important thing to remember, as I remind the fan team every year at the Pro/Fan Trivia Challenge at San Diego, is this:

1. If you know enormous amounts of trivia and ephemera about comic books, superheroes, superhero history and more, and can rattle it off at the drop of a hat, you're an utter, hopeless geek.

2. Unless, of course, you make money from knowing that stuff. Then, you're an "expert."

kdb

i'm neither. i'm just here, and don't know a darn thing about much of it, and having fun along the way.

[Bennish]

He's a scared dog hiding in his little hole.

He knows he's beaten and so he's going to hide behind the sham of a messageboard over on Orcafresh.com that boast 7 WHOLE MEMBERS! 2 of which aren't Rick or Dennis!

He's too scared to post on his Myspace. Too scared too threaten Tony...


He's an asshat pretending to be a king in his little cardboard castle.

He just seems like the kind of personality type that refuses to get scared. The "I'm right and great no matter what those people over at YABS, the cops, the courts, or anyone says!" attitude that he's shown for so long.

I would think his ego would get in the way of hiding like a scared dog.

[sunshinegirl]

He just seems like the kind of personality type that refuses to get scared. The "I'm right and great no matter what those people over at YABS, the cops, the courts, or anyone says!" attitude that he's shown for so long.

I would think his ego would get in the way of hiding like a scared dog.

maybe someone should go check on him? i haven't had any icky comments left on my website or myspace for almost a week. i'm feeling neglected.

[Kurt Busiek]

I've met Jeremy Bulloch. My husband shared an elevator with him during that convention. A sweeter man you couldn't find if you hunted high and low. The thought that Olney deliberately skunked him makes my blood boil. It's amazing, simply incredible, the number and RANGE of people that Olney has managed to piss off.

I met and chatted with Jeremy at a Nashville Con years ago, and wound up sitting next to him, with Peter Mayhew behind me, while the bunch of us con guests saw the 20th anniversary rerelease of STAR WARS. [And I have to say, Star Wars didn't age well, for me. Loved it as a kid, found it horribly stiff and awkward as an adult, but didn't dare walk out with Chewbacca right behind me!]

But more to the point -- Jeremy Bulloch is every bit as pleasant, charming and engaging as everyone says. Despite his enormously-busy con schedule that year, every time I saw him at another con, he'd call me over to say hi -- I was astounded he even remembered who I was.

Cheating anyone is lousy behavior. Cheating Jeremy Bulloch, though, is just slimy.

kdb

[Danny Donovan]

maybe someone should go check on him? i haven't had any icky comments left on my website or myspace for almost a week. i'm feeling neglected.

He's posting on his Orcafresh board.

Where no one can see him or critisize him.

Does he have an ego? Yes. Is he a moron? Yes.

But he's scared shitless.

[sunshinegirl]

He's posting on his Orcafresh board.

Where no one can see him or critisize him.

Does he have an ego? Yes. Is he a moron? Yes.

But he's scared shitless.


but i'm bored. *pout*

make him do a trick.

[Kurt Busiek]

Have you read any of Manly Wade Wellman's "Silver John" stories? While he was writing about the mountains of North Carolina, the creaures that time forgot that live up "in the pines, in the pines, where the sun don't ever shine, and you shiver when the cold winds blow," are as wonderfully unique as the Mothman - creatures like the Bammat, the Behinder (no one ever sees it coming), the Toller and the Gardinel, to name but a few.

Great stories!

I've got two Wellman collections on my nightstand right now...

kdb

[sunshinegirl]

okay, so i'm getting a free t-shirt!!! yipeee!

[Tegan]

but i'm bored. *pout*

make him do a trick.

I don't know why, but this made me laugh more than just about anything else on this thread so far. And that's really saying something.

Heh.

[Mike Zarnock]

You know what my office needs?

Some Hot Wheels.

I wish there was someone with a huge collection who could tell me which are good.

Sorry... can't help you there... I sold it all off and I'm drawing comic's now.
"The adventures of Stick-Man and his dog Rex". It's all about how Stick-Man teaches Rex to retrieve only Stick-Chick's and bring them back to the Stick-Stack for Stick-Man.... (sorry, Batcave was taken.... )

[Coppervale Studio]

Sorry... can't help you there... I sold it all off and I'm drawing comic's now.
"The adventures of Stick-Man and his dog Rex". It's all about how Stick-Man teaches Rex to retrieve only Stick-Chick's and bring them back to the Stick-Stack for Stick-Man.... (sorry, Batcave was taken.... )

Hey Mike - I know a guy who will pay you like a THOUSAND BUCKS a page for that!

Or, uh, at least, OFFER to...

Nice to see you here, btw.

[KevinTBrown]

you all are a tough crowd. i know i got a little scared by that image. i woulda ran to the neighbors for help if she showed up at my door!

Just hide the collar and you'll be fine. ;)

[Danny Donovan]

Sorry... can't help you there... I sold it all off and I'm drawing comic's now.
"The adventures of Stick-Man and his dog Rex". It's all about how Stick-Man teaches Rex to retrieve only Stick-Chick's and bring them back to the Stick-Stack for Stick-Man.... (sorry, Batcave was taken.... )

Ha! Welcome back Mike.

You know I know of a publisher that might go for it. It's run by a guiding light of fandom!

However your concept might be too edgy and intellectual for him to understand. Maybe if you broke it down in smaller words.

Also, Hot Wheels rock.

[Sarah Beach]

I don't know why, but this made me laugh more than just about anything else on this thread so far. And that's really saying something.

Heh.

Me too! Made me laugh, that is. Because RO's like the mangy dog that hangs around outside the back door, and does tricks (like rolling over in the dirt) to beg for food.

Nobody owns the dog, of course. Or at least, they're not admitting to it.

[sunshinegirl]

Me too! Made me laugh, that is. Because RO's like the mangy dog that hangs around outside the back door, and does tricks (like rolling over in the dirt) to beg for food.

Nobody owns the dog, of course. Or at least, they're not admitting to it.

yea, and then he humps your leg while you try to shake him off.

[TonyIsabella]

Good to see you back, Mike.

For no particular reason other than it just popped into my head, have the Hot Wheels folks ever produced vehicles based on comic-book stuff. Like maybe Batmobiles or Fantastic Four Fantasti-Cars or the like?

Tony

[DaveRothe]

Ha! Welcome back Mike.

You know I know of a publisher that might go for it. It's run by a guiding light of fandom!

However your concept might be too edgy and intellectual for him to understand. Maybe if you broke it down in smaller words.

Also, Hot Wheels rock.

Ya forgot to mention what a success the con was this past weekend Danny! (nudge nudge)

[Typo Lad]

Sorry... can't help you there... I sold it all off and I'm drawing comic's now.
"The adventures of Stick-Man and his dog Rex". It's all about how Stick-Man teaches Rex to retrieve only Stick-Chick's and bring them back to the Stick-Stack for Stick-Man.... (sorry, Batcave was taken.... )

Is the Stick-Stack made entirely of Popsicle Sticks?

[Sarah Beach]

yea, and then he humps your leg while you try to shake him off.

Eew. Himself and "hump" are not two concepts I want anywhere near each other.




Bad Melissa! And I was going to say that Scott obviously likes to laugh a lot. But now I won't because you put these two latest concepts together.
:p ;)

[Danny Donovan]

Good to see you back, Mike.

For no particular reason other than it just popped into my head, have the Hot Wheels folks ever produced vehicles based on comic-book stuff. Like maybe Batmobiles or Fantastic Four Fantasti-Cars or the like?

Tony


Actually Micro Machines did the Batman stuff. Also Corgi.

Hot Wheels makes those Marvel cars which are basically regular race cars with like The Pheonix or Spider-man painted on them.

I have a neat Gambit, Rogue, and Captain America ones!

[Mike Zarnock]

....
But more to the point -- Jeremy Bulloch is every bit as pleasant, charming and engaging as everyone says. Despite his enormously-busy con schedule that year, every time I saw him at another con, he'd call me over to say hi -- I was astounded he even remembered who I was.

Thanx for the heads up.
I'll be at the Steel City Con in Pittsburgh at the end of July with him and I'm looking forward to meeting him. Sometimes I feel leery when approaching such people, so it's nice to know that he is friendly.
I have met others that seem to be really put out by making appearances, and it's like.... why bother. Ya know?

[DaveRothe]

Actually Micro Machines did the Batman stuff. Also Corgi.

Hot Wheels makes those Marvel cars which are basically regular race cars with like The Pheonix or Spider-man painted on them.

I have a neat Gambit, Rogue, and Captain America ones!

Is ERTL even still around? They used to make the General Lee and the Smokey and the Bandit car. Oh and my Mach 5!

[Charles RB]

Mental Image:

Your doorbell rings. Upon opening the door, you see this leggy, tall, gorgeously stacked brunette wearing thigh-high black latex boots, a red-n-black latex bustier/thong combo, long black latex gloves, spiked collar and bracers, with the following hanging from her belt: bullwhip, police cuffs, and a rubber-spiked paddle.

A pair of librarian glasses are perched on the tip of her nose, and in her hands she's holding a clipboard and pen.


The Jehovah's Witnesses have been trying a new tactic at your street, I see.

[Gail Simone]

Sorry... can't help you there... I sold it all off and I'm drawing comic's now.
"The adventures of Stick-Man and his dog Rex". It's all about how Stick-Man teaches Rex to retrieve only Stick-Chick's and bring them back to the Stick-Stack for Stick-Man.... (sorry, Batcave was taken.... )

Heh. Nice to see you back, Mike. How was your other event?

Gail

[Danny Donovan]

I have met others that seem to be really put out by making appearances, and it's like.... why bother. Ya know?

Apperance fees. :)

[MacQuarrie]

Actually Micro Machines did the Batman stuff. Also Corgi.

Hot Wheels makes those Marvel cars which are basically regular race cars with like The Pheonix or Spider-man painted on them.

I have a neat Gambit, Rogue, and Captain America ones!

I have two little vehicles that I just love. They aren't Hot Wheels, but they're about the same size.

One is a motorcycle for the Flash. Why does the fastest man on earth, whose only schtick is running, need a motorcycle?

The other is a car for Daredevil. Do we want Daredevil behind the wheel?

What were they thinking?

[Typo Lad]

I have two little vehicles that I just love. They aren't Hot Wheels, but they're about the same size.

One is a motorcycle for the Flash. Why does the fastest man on earth, whose only schtick is running, need a motorcycle?

The other is a car for Daredevil. Do we want Daredevil behind the wheel?

What were they thinking?

You MUST take pictures and post them to WWTT!

[Mike Zarnock]

Good to see you back, Mike.

For no particular reason other than it just popped into my head, have the Hot Wheels folks ever produced vehicles based on comic-book stuff. Like maybe Batmobiles or Fantastic Four Fantasti-Cars or the like?

Tony

Thanx Tony, Danny and everyone else! It's good to be back. Been real busy lately and have a little time to play today so I thought I would check in here!
Tony, yes, Mattel (Hot Wheels) has done "Masters Of The Universe" and "Marvel Super Heroes 1979". Very Popular and hard to find! Hulk, Spiderman (It's very own casting, only used for that one piece and a play set) Captain America car & motorhome, Thor funny car & van, The Thing, Spiderman van, Sliver Surfer and many more.... I can put a list together later.

Mike

[Mike Zarnock]

Apperance fees. :)

Paid or unpaid.... LOL

[DaveRothe]

I have two little vehicles that I just love. They aren't Hot Wheels, but they're about the same size.

One is a motorcycle for the Flash. Why does the fastest man on earth, whose only schtick is running, need a motorcycle?

The other is a car for Daredevil. Do we want Daredevil behind the wheel?

What were they thinking?

Was DareDevil driving a bumpercar?

[Danny Donovan]

Paid or unpaid.... LOL

While it may shock CERTAIN people, a real convention pays their talent even if the show is cancelled. :) It's called a "kill fee" for the talent taking the time to pencil them in!

But what am I talking about, that's if you wanted to do things THE RIGHT WAY.

Look on the bright side you got to be put in touch with a crappy artist. ^_^

[Solaris]

maybe someone should go check on him? i haven't had any icky comments left on my website or myspace for almost a week. i'm feeling neglected.

I'll send our stableboy right over! (He's used to shoveling manure.)

[MacQuarrie]

Was DareDevil driving a bumpercar?

Nope, just a regular sports car. I thought it should be all banged up.

[Mike Zarnock]

Mattel has also done many versions of the batmobile. The just released the 1966 Barris TV version. Before that it was a Corgi casting along with all the James Bond, Monkee and other TV stuff.
As I stated earlier, the 1979 Marvel Hot Wheels are very hard to find (go figure, huh?)
I have a bunch in the museum.
Here is a crappy pick if you can see them.
http://members.aol.com/mikezarnock/heroes.jpg
http://members.aol.com/mikezarnock/masters.jpg

[MacQuarrie]

So, Mike, when the MMC changed from a convention to a backyard barbecue, did you get an invitation?

[Mike Zarnock]

While it may shock CERTAIN people, a real convention pays their talent even if the show is cancelled. :) It's called a "kill fee" for the talent taking the time to pencil them in!

Gee, I get them when they don't use my articles too..... well.... works the same way with you comic guys too...huh....????? LOL

[MacQuarrie]

You MUST take pictures and post them to WWTT!

I got a digital camera for Father's Day, so I can do that.

[Typo Lad]

Snake Mountain Challenge! I had that. I think the car's still floating around somewhere.

[Mike Zarnock]

As you can see, the artwork was original Marvel also, which made them a cross collectable (does that mean they dress in women’s clothes?) anyway.... to find them in the original packaging is a rarity.