RITA'S XXXVII: Habits Old and New

[HomerJay]

I'm in love with my deli guy.
You're just infatuated with his sausage.

[Slam_Bradley]

If this is wrong or premature to post, I'll edit. Here's my list:

"Here's my list, give or take another twenty or so.

1. Charles Schulz
2. Will Eisner
3. Carl Barks
4. Osamu Tezaka
5. Herblock
6. Walt Kelly
7. Pat Oliphant
8. Tom Toles
9. Winsor McCay
10. Stan Sakai"

Your list is invalid as it does not have Milton Caniff on it.

[Gingold]

If this is wrong or premature to post, I'll edit. Here's my list:

"Here's my list, give or take another twenty or so.

1. Charles Schulz
2. Will Eisner
3. Carl Barks
4. Osamu Tezaka
5. Herblock
6. Walt Kelly
7. Pat Oliphant
8. Tom Toles
9. Winsor McCay
10. Stan Sakai"

Fuck. I left Barks off my list. Nice picks, Ray. It's hard to argue with any of them. I'm looking forward to this.

[Ray R.]

Speaking of Barks stuff.

Ok, not Barks stuff, but Gottfredson stuff. I read Gladstone Album #17 this weekend.

http://ec1.images-amazon.com/images/I/513WHEWTTVL._BO2,204,203,200_PIsitb-dp-500-arrow,TopRight,45,-64_OU01_AA240_SH20_.jpg

Fairly minor work (scripted by Bill Walsh) but overall, enjoyable.

I really wish that somebody would come out with affordable chronological reprints of Barks' and Gottfredson's work.

Nice. I'm still looking to find more of Gottfredson's work myself. I don't think they've ever done all of his newspaper strips chronologically yet (or at least I've never seen any such collection). Barks has been reprinted in complete form, at least once, perhaps twice by Gladstone/Another Rainbow. In any case, I have a book set aside for you Slam, whenever our paths cross. All the best Gottfredson stories. It's there with the stuff for your kids for the Boise State hat you sent.

[Chris Nowlin]

I wonder about what I wondered last time.

I still haven't read Pogo.

Getting to it soon now that they have the nice trades out. Maybe when I do, Kelly will make my list. Maybe he won't.

Am I in trouble for not having Kelly on my list because I haven't read it yet? As one of many examples of my ignorance

[i_mmmchocolate]

You're just infatuated with his sausage.
Oh, ICK!

I only like him 'cuz he always puts the right amount of cold cuts into my sandwich.

...no euphemisms, pervs.

[Ray R.]

Your list is invalid as it does not have Milton Caniff on it.

It was a toss-up between him and McCay. McCay wins on style and historical points.

[Matt Algren]

Oh, ICK!

I only like him 'cuz he always puts the right amount of cold cuts into my sandwich.
wink wink nudge nudge

[Gingold]

Did Gottfredson draw the "Uncensored Mouse" strips?

[Puma]

http://icanhascheezburger.files.wordpress.com/2007/08/128292630392933750howmuch.jpg

afternoon people.

[Ray R.]

Did Gottfredson draw the "Uncensored Mouse" strips?

Yup. They were reprinted in comic form by some fly-by-night company.

[Gingold]

I wonder about what I wondered last time.

I still haven't read Pogo.

Getting to it soon now that they have the nice trades out. Maybe when I do, Kelly will make my list. Maybe he won't.

Am I in trouble for not having Kelly on my list because I haven't read it yet? As one of many examples of my ignorance

I can't imagine you not loving his work. Kelly is my favorite cartoonist of all time.

[Gingold]

Yup. They were reprinted in comic form by some fly-by-night company.

Thought so. So I'm guessing a complete Gottfredson collection will never happen.

[Chris Nowlin]

I can't imagine you not loving his work. Kelly is my favorite cartoonist of all time.

A nice volume will be released in December, which I will buy and read.

[Slam_Bradley]

Nice. I'm still looking to find more of Gottfredson's work myself. I don't think they've ever done all of his newspaper strips chronologically yet (or at least I've never seen any such collection). Barks has been reprinted in complete form, at least once, perhaps twice by Gladstone/Another Rainbow. In any case, I have a book set aside for you Slam, whenever our paths cross. All the best Gottfredson stories. It's there with the stuff for your kids for the Boise State hat you sent.


I know Barks has been done, but it's been quite a while back. And they're SO expensive. I don't think Gottfredson has been done more than piece-meal. And he certainly should be.


It was a toss-up between him and McCay. McCay wins on style and historical points.

I can almost accept that.


I can't imagine you not loving his work. Kelly is my favorite cartoonist of all time.


Kelly comes in a very close second to Caniff for me.

[HomerJay]

I only like him 'cuz he always puts the right amount of cold cuts into my sandwich.
Uhhhhh-huhuhuhuhuhuhuh.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v655/HomerJay64/BeavisButthead-711924.jpg

There's also a "hot beef & buns" joke in there somewhere, but I won't make it.

[Chris Nowlin]

Also haven't read more than a few strips of Terry and the Pirates

[Gingold]

A nice volume will be released in December, which I will buy and read.

I'm really looking forward to the new collections.

My dad had a lot of the early Pogo paperbacks. I remember finding them when I was a kid and just getting sucked in.

[Ray R.]

I can't imagine you not loving his work. Kelly is my favorite cartoonist of all time.

Where Schulz defined sensitivity, thoughtfulness and spirituality to comics, Kelly equalled him as a wordsmith. He is an absolute genius with language, in addition to his full use of panels through background drawing, inconic characters, and steady, not heavy, line-work. I could read Kelly all day.

[jessecuster3]

1. Charles Schulz
2. Will Eisner
3. Carl Barks
4. Osamu Tezaka
5. Herblock
6. Walt Kelly
7. Pat Oliphant
8. Tom Toles
9. Winsor McCay
10. Stan Sakai"


As usual, all it does is open even more doors for me, I have only read Schulz, Barks, Tezaka, Eisner, and a bit of Sakai.

I am beginning to wonder if Ware is even going to get a place on the list.

[Tages]

You can send people by mail now?

He's really, really thin.

[Slam_Bradley]

I'm really looking forward to the new collections.

My dad had a lot of the early Pogo paperbacks. I remember finding them when I was a kid and just getting sucked in.


I had the Pogo figures that came in Biz soap when I was a kid. From there I went to Pogo in the comics and eventually the paperbacks.

I'm stoked beyond comprehension for a new quality reprint collection.

[Puma]

I'm really looking forward to the new collections.

My dad had a lot of the early Pogo paperbacks. I remember finding them when I was a kid and just getting sucked in.

Same here. I'm getting a copy for Dad for Christmas.

[Gingold]

Where Schulz defined sensitivity, thoughtfulness and spirituality to comics, Kelly equalled him as a wordsmith. He is an absolute genius with language, in addition to his full use of panels through background drawing, inconic characters, and steady, not heavy, line-work. I could read Kelly all day.

Yup. I don't know how many times I re-read the "Ten Ever-Loving Blue Eyed Years of Pogo" hardcover. I don't think my dad's ever forgiven me for breaking the spine.

[i_mmmchocolate]

Meanwhile, the broccoli & cheese frittata is grossarific.

[Slam_Bradley]

Also haven't read more than a few strips of Terry and the Pirates

Lucky for you this is coming in September.

http://ec1.images-amazon.com/images/I/61ev%2BtQyaIL._SS500_.jpg

[Gingold]

Lucky for you this is coming in September.

http://ec1.images-amazon.com/images/I/61ev%2BtQyaIL._SS500_.jpg

There is a conspiracy afoot to make me poor.

[Ray R.]

I know Barks has been done, but it's been quite a while back. And they're SO expensive. I don't think Gottfredson has been done more than piece-meal. And he certainly should be.

I got lucky on eBay before eBay became eBay. Still wasn't cheap. I think Gottfredson HAS been completely reprinted year-by-year, only in Italian. I may have to check my boxes on that one, because I might have it. Not that it helps either of us, paisano.


I can almost accept that.

Top tens always leave me frustrated, because I have to leave too many good ones out. It's like picking an appetizer instead of a four course meal. Milton Caniff, Burne Hogarth, Hal Foster, Rube Goldberg, Lee Falk, Al Capp, George Herriman, Frank King, Elzie Segar, Floyd Gottfredson, etc., etc. Tough not to pick a top ten from that strip era alone.





Kelly comes in a very close second to Caniff for me.


Blasphemy.

[jessecuster3]

There is a conspiracy afoot to make me poor.

Try picking up two hobbies at once, like I am with Comics and Transformers.
Plus factor in a next gen video game console in the next month or so.

[Chris Nowlin]

Lucky for you this is coming in September.

http://ec1.images-amazon.com/images/I/61ev%2BtQyaIL._SS500_.jpg

I actually had that listing on amazon open already.

Then looked at bank account.

I get regular paychecks starting again in November

[jessecuster3]

Ok this is hilarious:

http://www.thesmokinggun.com/archive/years/2007/0816071riches1.html


AUGUST 16--Meet Jonathan Lee Riches. The federal prisoner/habitual litigant recently scored headlines with his insane $63 billion lawsuit against Michael Vick (who allegedly stole Riches's dogs, sold them on eBay, and used the proceeds to buy weapons from the Iranian government). Riches, who is doing a decade in prison for fraud, is at it again, this time filing a loony--though quite funny--complaint again Barry Bonds, baseball commissioner Bud Selig, and Hank Aaron's bat. In his lawsuit, Riches, pictured in the below mug shot, weaves an intricate conspiracy theory involving television ratings, steroids, the cracking of the Liberty Bell, Colombian narco-terrorists, and secretly recorded conversations for which journalists Robert Novak and Judith Miller have transcripts. A copy of the Bonds complaint can be found here. Riches's August 13 lawsuit, which he filed in U.S. District Court in Indiana, is the 17th federal complaint he has filed since January 2006. Imprisoned in South Carolina, Riches has filed his lawsuits in 15 separate federal jurisdictions, presumably moving state-to-state to avoid sanctions over the filing of frivolous actions. (5 pages)

[Matt Algren]

He's really, really thin.
You owe me a Coke. One of those old vintage been sitting around forever Cokes.

[jessecuster3]

Seriously people:

http://www.thesmokinggun.com/graphics/art3/0816071riches3.gif

[Matt Algren]

Seriously people:

http://www.thesmokinggun.com/graphics/art3/0816071riches3.gif
I wonder how much money we're spending to get this tossed out over and over and over.

[Matt Algren]

This is Brandon. I like the cut of his jib.

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1065/1176594643_45b5639d14_o.jpg

[Ryan K]

Lucky for you this is coming in September.

http://ec1.images-amazon.com/images/I/61ev%2BtQyaIL._SS500_.jpg

Nice! That'll have to go on my Christmas list. I was just thinking last week how with all these classic strip archival projects, why haven't I seen one for Terry and the Pirates (a strip I've only seen very small portions of).

Does IDW do fairly well financially?

Whenever I start buying a series like this I worry they'll go bankrupt before they finish the set? I don't really worry about Fantagraphics or D&Q, but I'm not very familiar with IDW.

[HomerJay]

I wonder how much money we're spending to get this tossed out over and over and over.
That seriously reads like one of those schizophrenic manifestos.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v655/HomerJay64/miriam-1.jpg

[Winslow]

Ok this is hilarious:

http://www.thesmokinggun.com/archive/years/2007/0816071riches1.html

Reads better than most of the stuff I've bought from Marvel or DC over the past year.

[Dreadstar]

That seriously reads like one of those schizophrenic manifestos.

Miriam is a genius.

[Winslow]

That seriously reads like one of those schizophrenic manifestos.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v655/HomerJay64/miriam-1.jpg

I think she was stumped and avoiding the issue.

[HomerJay]

When in doubt, I whip it out. Got me an office at the Capitol, its a free-for-all.
http://www.maconareaonline.com/news.asp?id=18176

[thespianphryne]

I think she was stumped and avoiding the issue.

Not to be too literal or anything, I think it was parody published in Viz.


-Das

[Winslow]

Not to be too literal or anything, I think it was parody published in Viz.


-Das

Oh.

Now it's not as funny.

[Dr. Hfuhruhurr]

When in doubt, I whip it out. Got me an office at the Capitol, its a free-for-all.
http://www.maconareaonline.com/news.asp?id=18176

No matter what one thinks of him, you've got to give Ted this much: he doesn't pussyfoot around.

[Slam_Bradley]

Crap. Bill Mauldin has to go on the list.


Back to the old electronic brain.

[jessecuster3]

Crap. Bill Mauldin has to go on the list.


Back to the old electronic brain.

The only "Bill" who made my list was Watterson.

[howyadoin]

Yet another reason why when the wedding games start, I leave the room. Everyone thinks they're on a fucking camera and they all start performing.Hey, it wasn't annoying. They're a great couple, and it was funny.

Plus, apparently Canadians aren't as uptight as some of you Yankees are about wedding rituals.

[Slam_Bradley]

The only "Bill" who made my list was Watterson.


Mauldin is the only political cartoonist (probably). I've got two Bills and a Will.

[jessecuster3]

Mauldin is the only political cartoonist (probably). I've got two Bills and a Will.

Hmm, I know Will, and one of the Bill's is probably Elder, I am not sure about the other one, but I know it is NOT Amend.

[Slam_Bradley]

I dunno if we're supposed to post our list, but Ray did it.

1. Milton Caniff
2. Walt Kelly
3. Will Eisner
4. Carl Barks
5. Bill Mauldin
6. Bill Watterson
7. Harvey Kurtzman
8. Al Capp
9. Frank King
10. Jack Cole

[Matt Algren]

HUGE thunderstorm here. We must have gotten a couple inches in the last 90 minutes.

[Matt Algren]

I dunno if we're supposed to post our list, but Ray did it.

[my mom]

If Ray jumped off a cliff, would you do it too?

[/my mom]

[Slam_Bradley]

[my mom]

If Ray jumped off a cliff, would you do it too?

[/my mom]


But Maaaaaam...it's Raaaaay!

[Paul McEnery]

There. Now I've got to remember mine from scratch.

Ralph Steadman
Steve Bell
Martin Rowson
Giles
Tove Jansson
B. Kliban
Keith Knight
Don Martin
Sergio Aragones
Carol Lay

Which is crazy, because how are you going to leave out Watterson, Schulz or Trudeau? But I figure they can look out for themselves.

But having to leave out Ronald Searle and Jules Feiffer, that's painful. Not to mention Mark Stamaty. Or, or, or...

[Matt Algren]

But Maaaaaam...it's Raaaaay!
[my mom=3]

If you have to jump off cliffs to be his friend, then he's no friend at all, son.

[/my mom]

[Slam_Bradley]

There. Now I've got to remember mine from scratch.

Ralph Steadman
Steve Bell
Martin Rowson
Giles
Tove Jansson
B. Kliban
Keith Knight
Don Martin
Sergio Aragones
Carol Lay

Which is crazy, because how are you going to leave out Watterson, Schulz or Trudeau? But I figure they can look out for themselves.

But having to leave out Ronald Searle and Jules Feiffer, that's painful. Not to mention Mark Stamaty. Or, or, or...


Martin, Aragones and Schulz were all on my consideration list and any of them could have snuck on to the final list. Kliban, maybe should have been on the consideration list as well.

[darkhanamaru]

There. Now I've got to remember mine from scratch.

Ralph Steadman
Steve Bell
Martin Rowson
Giles
Tove Jansson
B. Kliban
Keith Knight
Don Martin
Sergio Aragones
Carol Lay

Which is crazy, because how are you going to leave out Watterson, Schulz or Trudeau? But I figure they can look out for themselves.

But having to leave out Ronald Searle and Jules Feiffer, that's painful. Not to mention Mark Stamaty. Or, or, or...

carol lay over feiffer? hmmm....

b. kliban's website makes me happy...

[SUPERECWFAN1]

This is so wrong....its sad...


Stephen Colbert: On to Catch a Predator ?
http://youtube.com/watch?v=h-fi3vYOU0o

[Ray R.]

Martin, Aragones and Schulz were all on my consideration list and any of them could have snuck on to the final list. Kliban, maybe should have been on the consideration list as well.

I had Feiffer on and off my list. Picked Toles simply because I like Toles.

[Paul McEnery]

I had Feiffer on and off my list. Picked Toles simply because I like Toles.

Too many genres!

And it's not like I remember the names -- or even the cartoons -- of a lot of single panel guys who are great in old Punch, Private Eye, Playboy or New Yorker issues.

Though I'm comfortable leaving out Ed Ceteris, or whatever his name is.

[Paul McEnery]

And now that I think about it, I forgot Peter Blegvad! Yikes!

[Ray R.]

Too many genres!



Yup. Kliban, Martin and Aragones belong on any list, and speaking of Mad I don't think I EVER saw an artist draw celebrities better than Mort Drucker. EVER. He could draw anybody and make them a spitting image of their real-life self. Hirschfeld can't hold a candle to him.

[Royal]

http://i10.tinypic.com/6hhswet.jpg

My typical Saturday nights on the other side of the bar.

[Slam_Bradley]

Yup. Kliban, Martin and Aragones belong on any list, and speaking of Mad I don't think I EVER saw an artist draw celebrities better than Mort Drucker. EVER. He could draw anybody and make them a spitting image of their real-life self. Hirschfeld can't hold a candle to him.

Drucker was amazing. Angelo Torres was very good at the parody work as well.

I had eight EC/Mad alums that I seriously considered. Only Kurtzman made the final cut.

[Ray R.]

http://i10.tinypic.com/6hhswet.jpg

My typical Saturday nights on the other side of the bar.

Jesus.

A roaming pack of douchebags. Hide the Axe body spray and the mousse.

[Slam_Bradley]

Nathan has his first football practice in full pads tonight. He's gonna be one tired little hombre.

[Royal]

Jesus.

A roaming pack of douchebags. Hide the Axe body spray and the mousse.

Who love Yellowcard and get snockered off a capful of Blue Moon.

I have to put the Jager into a secret compartment 'cause of these assholes.

[Paul McEnery]

Who love Yellowcard and get snockered off a capful of Blue Moon.

I have to put the Jager into a secret compartment 'cause of these assholes.
I hope you're slipping bromide into their drinks.

[Slam_Bradley]

I hope you're slipping bromide into their drinks.

I hope he's putting saltpeter in them.

[jessecuster3]

Who love Yellowcard and get snockered off a capful of Blue Moon.

I have to put the Jager into a secret compartment 'cause of these assholes.

Yellowcard, what are you like 5 years ago? Its all about Fall Out Boy now.

[Jared_Humpherys]

Congrats on the new pup, Jared.

Sorry I missed this earlier. Thanks!

[Jared_Humpherys]

Bad news: I've been so busy I haven't been able to keep up with CBR today.

Good news: New project at work is finally working mostly right, and doing so better than I would've expected. Woooo!

[Athena Bast]

Ooooh, now that's dirty pool.

:D Indeed, indeed.

[darkhanamaru]

Jesus.

A roaming pack of douchebags. Hide the Axe body spray and the mousse.

oh my it is a pack of gottis!

[darkhanamaru]

good news: my nemesis at work quit in a fit of unhappiness and is gone wendesday

bad news: now i really have to deliver but that is good for my soul

[Athena Bast]

Elmore Leonard's 3:10 to Yuma (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZeroJ1BK6GQ)

*drool*

Ya.. looks freakin cool... Mmmm Bale.

[Athena Bast]

Sarah and I are quite looking forward to that one. Apparently, she's holding out hope that Crowe and Bale will get nude.

:confused: Hopefully not together. I vote for Bale myself.

[Athena Bast]

I'm going to have a really hard time not comparing this to Leonard's short story. It is one of the best short westerns I've ever read. Hard for the film to live up to it. I'll try to judge the film on its own merits, but it won't be easy.

It was also a movie from 1957 starring Glenn Ford (Jonathan Kent from 70's Superman).

[Gingold]

And now that I think about it, I forgot Peter Blegvad! Yikes!

Drat.Another modern guy who completely slipped my mind. He's so good- I really hope he makes the list.

[jessecuster3]

It was also a movie from 1957 starring Glenn Ford (Jonathan Kent from 70's Superman).


That was based on Leonard's story, too.

[K'Nort]

Matt, Rags:

THE THIN MAN is in the mail.

Coincidentally, I ILL'd a copy today. I don't feel like hunting down my copy and Gus hasn't seen it.

[Jeff Brady]

Wheee, increased dosage! Better living through chemistry. I just gotta wait a few more weeks for the highs (well, mediums for me) to kick in.

I've been assigned a regular therapist & psychiatrist, but I don't start with them until September 12th. I'll check in with the crisis (not on infinite earths) clinic each week until then.

I'm in love with my deli guy.

But does he have a hot ass?

[Gingold]

Coincidentally, I ILL'd a copy today. I don't feel like hunting down my copy and Gus hasn't seen it.

The complete DVD box set of the series was on sale at a flea market last weekend for 16 bucks, but I only had 10 on me. Hopefully, when they're back next month it'll still be available.

[Matt Algren]

Wheee, increased dosage! Better living through chemistry. I just gotta wait a few more weeks for the highs (well, mediums for me) to kick in.

I've been assigned a regular therapist & psychiatrist, but I don't start with them until September 12th. I'll check in with the crisis (not on infinite earths) clinic each week until then.Did I ever mention that my first dose on anti-depressants was the evening of September 10, 2001?

The next day was bad for a variety of reasons.

[Tadhg]

Wheee, increased dosage! Better living through chemistry. I just gotta wait a few more weeks for the highs (well, mediums for me) to kick in.

I've been assigned a regular therapist & psychiatrist, but I don't start with them until September 12th. I'll check in with the crisis (not on infinite earths) clinic each week until then.


That's great news. Though the Crisis on Infinite Earths Center would be even cooler.

[jessecuster3]

Drat.Another modern guy who completely slipped my mind. He's so good- I really hope he makes the list.

I hate not knowing who people are.

[Gingold]

I hate not knowing who people are.

He did an absolutely awesome strip about a baby called the Book of Leviathan. If you ever see a copy of the collected edition, pick it up.

[Athena Bast]

TAP DANCING with JAZZ HANDS!!!

http://img271.imageshack.us/img271/6256/funnycatpictures17qw4.jpg

[Jeff Brady]

Did I ever mention that my first dose on anti-depressants was the evening of September 10, 2001?

The next day was bad for a variety of reasons.

I can see how that would be a downer.

[Jeff Brady]

http://img271.imageshack.us/img271/6256/funnycatpictures17qw4.jpg

I love how "jazz hands" has nothing to do with jazz.

[Matt Algren]

I love how "jazz hands" has nothing to do with jazz.
Don't even get me started about spirit fingers.



Goin' home time. Aloha.

[darkhanamaru]

I love how "jazz hands" has nothing to do with jazz.

did jazz ever really have anything to do with jazz originally?


**grins** dumb white journalists ;)

[Puma]

http://mfrost.typepad.com/cute_overload/images/2007/08/19/post_school_supply_nap.jpg

[K'Nort]

Thanks, man. As long as she uses her powers for good, we'll be fine. We've named the puglet Lucky, and she's adorable. Sarah insists that it was in large part luck, as the lady with the pug was already coming to Harrisonville that day to give another puppy to someone else. In any case, she is absolutely priceless(Lucky and Sarah both). I'll post some pictures when I'm able.

What did you do with the dog during the wedding?


I don't think I've every been to a wedding where the garter was thrown.

I know Mrs Hod kept hers on when we got married. She left that as something special for me to take off.

Which I had to do of course, seeing as she was face down on the bed totally blasted out of her skull.

Husbandly duties eh?

I have to say, and this is totally sincere, that there's something undefinable that I always love about your Mrs. Hod stories.


Also haven't read more than a few strips of Terry and the Pirates

My grandmother still has my father's Big Little edition and I recently re-read it but that's it.


b. kliban's website makes me happy...

My mother was a big Kliban Cats fan during her single phase. She had half a dozen posters hung up in the second apartment (which I somehow associate primarily with watching Mike Douglas) and my brother had Super Cat bedding.


The complete DVD box set of the series was on sale at a flea market last weekend for 16 bucks, but I only had 10 on me. Hopefully, when they're back next month it'll still be available.

That sounds like a steal and a half. Not least because I haven't seen them all yet.

[i_mmmchocolate]

But does he have a hot ass?
A hot ass, no...a fat ass, yes.

[i_mmmchocolate]

http://i10.tinypic.com/6hhswet.jpg

My typical Saturday nights on the other side of the bar.

Jesus.

A roaming pack of douchebags. Hide the Axe body spray and the mousse.
Never visit Staten Island.

[Tadhg]

Can someone explain the whole "popped collars" thing to me? I feel so old.

[Puma]

Has anyone else noticed that those individuals named Joy neither possess a great deal of it nor generate much?

[K'Nort]

Everyone is raving about Superbad and I still have no idea what it's even about. Yes, I know how to find out. The point is that I've somehow ended up in a lifestyle where something can be that popular but I still don't encounter it without deliberate effort. Good thing I don't work reference anymore. That would be borderline unethical.

And apparently Netflix is out of Hot Fuzz because it's at the top of our queue but they just shipped us 2046 instead.

[K'Nort]

Can someone explain the whole "popped collars" thing to me? I feel so old.

It's retro 80s. Ie, I did it in junior high. That's probably really all you need to know. (The retro part; not the personal part.)

Have they brought back pinstriped jeans with zippered ankles? That's what we wore them with back then.

[K'Nort]

Has anyone else noticed that those individuals named Joy neither possess a great deal of it nor generate much?

In high school, I worked at a frozen yogurt slash sandwich shop run by a Pentecostal family. They had twin daughters (who looked a lot like Emma Watson, come to think) named Joyce and Gloria. I had to give them points for subtlety.

[Merey]

Everyone is raving about Superbad and I still have no idea what it's even about. Yes, I know how to find out. The point is that I've somehow ended up in a lifestyle where something can be that popular but I still don't encounter it without deliberate effort. Good thing I don't work reference anymore. That would be borderline unethical.

And apparently Netflix is out of Hot Fuzz because it's at the top of our queue but they just shipped us 2046 instead.

It's good, but not go-out-of-your-way good. I think it's a suitable Netflix rent.

It's really not about much but nerdy high school senior boys trying to lose their virginity. I should add, it's definitely vulgar but does have nice tender side it to.

[Tadhg]

It's retro 80s. Ie, I did it in junior high. That's probably really all you need to know. (The retro part; not the personal part.)

Have they brought back pinstriped jeans with zippered ankles? That's what we wore them with back then.

I just want to yell at them to tuck their shirts in.

[Puma]

http://blog.esaba.com/projects/catphotos/catimages2/08151367.jpg

[Slam_Bradley]

It was also a movie from 1957 starring Glenn Ford (Jonathan Kent from 70's Superman).

That was based on Leonard's story, too.


Yep. And it was an ok movie. But didn't approach the brilliance of Leonard's story.

[Bear]

http://blog.esaba.com/projects/catphotos/catimages2/08151367.jpg

I really do like cats and all, but my eyes just won't deviate from your apparent powers of "ultra clean."

God I hate my maytag.

[K'Nort]

It's good, but not go-out-of-your-way good. I think it's a suitable Netflix rent.

It's really not about much but nerdy high school senior boys trying to lose their virginity. I should add, it's definitely vulgar but does have nice tender side it to.

That makes me think of this article (http://www.newyorker.com/reporting/2007/07/23/070723fa_fact_denby).

I have an abnormally low tolerance for vulgar, though.

[Athena Bast]

That was based on Leonard's story, too.

Ya.. interestingly enough. Elmore Leonard's been around since creation it seems.

[Athena Bast]

http://i10.tinypic.com/6hhswet.jpg

My typical Saturday nights on the other side of the bar.

Sweet Jeebus... it's B4-4.

[Guapo Méndez]

http://i10.tinypic.com/6hhswet.jpg

My typical Saturday nights on the other side of the bar.

Look!
It's the first meeting of the Legion of Vainilla-Ices.

[K'Nort]

What is the deal with .... another board (no, not that one) that now Cronin has to start the threads?

[K'Nort]

Am I the only one who remembers a whole thread about that photo a couple years ago? I think Bib started it.

[Michael P]

It's amazing to me how ordinary, common men can reach Rovian levels of bullshit with nothing but the simple human attributes of entitlement and denial.

[Athena Bast]

It's amazing to me how ordinary, common men can reach Rovian levels of bullshit with nothing but the simple human attributes of entitlement and denial.

Welcome to retail!

[Michael P]

Welcome to retail!

Welcome to asshole roommates!

[K'Nort]

Welcome to asshole roommates!

So are they going to be in a difficult position when you move out?

With any luck.

[Athena Bast]

Welcome to asshole roommates!

Jeebus... what kind of psychopaths do you live with?

[Ryan K]

What is the deal with .... another board (no, not that one) that now Cronin has to start the threads?

The X-books forum? The last couple months the threads for those 2 particular books have become REALLY volatile. Owing partly because the poster that starts some of the threads starts them in a unique fashion that people who like the books (not me) find . . . not very conducive to discussion. I believe there've been a couple bannings or at least near bannings to come out of those threads recently. Apparently a new thread was started last night and it got volatile really fast, so Cronin deleted it and instituted the new rule.

Here's an example of the last one. I don't recommend reading the whole thing:

http://forums.comicbookresources.com/showthread.php?t=170239

[Chris Nowlin]

I notice we have a lot of bear-related threads today.

[howyadoin]

There. Now I've got to remember mine from scratch.

Ralph Steadman
Steve Bell
Martin Rowson
Giles
Tove Jansson
B. Kliban
Keith Knight
Don Martin
Sergio Aragones
Carol Lay

Which is crazy, because how are you going to leave out Watterson, Schulz or Trudeau? But I figure they can look out for themselves.

But having to leave out Ronald Searle and Jules Feiffer, that's painful. Not to mention Mark Stamaty. Or, or, or...Any list with Kliban on it is inherently good.

[K'Nort]

Chris!

I found a book for you!

On Formally Undecidable Propositions of Principia Mathematica and Related Systems. Kurt Godel. Translated by B. Meltzer.

[Chris Nowlin]

Is that a joke or does the B not stand for Brad?

[Jeff Brady]

Chris!

I found a book for you!

On Formally Undecidable Propositions of Principia Mathematica and Related Systems. Kurt Godel. Translated by B. Meltzer.

I wouldn't trust it if it's translated by the same guy who wrote Identity Crisis.

Quasi-Coke to...Coke.

[howyadoin]

Chris!

I found a book for you!

On Formally Undecidable Propositions of Principia Mathematica and Related Systems. Kurt Godel. Translated by B. Meltzer. Is that the B.Meltzer?

[howyadoin]

Wow, it's a Coke bucket brigade.

[Chris Nowlin]

I wouldn't trust it if it's translated by the same guy who wrote Identity Crisis.

Quasi-Coke to...Coke.

You can just give me a Schroedinger's Coke.

Which is both Coke and Pepsi.

[Chris Nowlin]

For the record, If Ray jumped off a cliff, I probably would as well

[K'Nort]

Is that a joke or does the B not stand for Brad?

I have no idea what it actually stands for, but between that and famous mathemetician (ie, even I've heard of the guy), I had to show you.

[Chris Nowlin]

I have no idea what it actually stands for, but between that and famous mathemetician (ie, even I've heard of the guy), I had to show you.

That's awesome.

Jeffrey and I were discussing that exact work (the original, not that translation which I assume throws in rape randomly) in the bizarre thread a few days back

[Winslow]

Why did Astro City move from Image to DC / Wildstorm?

[Brian Cronin]

Why did Astro City move from Image to DC / Wildstorm?

It was almost always at Wildstorm (just called Homage at the time), even when it was at Image. It just made the move when Wildstorm made the move to DC.

-Brian

[Bear]

You can just give me a Schroedinger's Coke.

Which is both Coke and Pepsi.

Don't you mean: the same coke in two places at once?

[Brian Cronin]

Yeah, looking back, the deal was that the studio it ended up being a part of didn't exist at the time, so it was an Image book. But soon afterwards, Jim Lee came up with the Homage line (which was later re-named Wildstorm Signature Series), so Astro City was a part of it from the beginning - it just didn't have a name at the start.

-Brian

[Chris Nowlin]

The only "Bill" who made my list was Watterson.

Damn. He was on my list too.

Since I want no commonalities with you, I'll have to email Ryan to try to change it

[Winslow]

It was almost always at Wildstorm (just called Homage at the time), even when it was at Image. It just made the move when Wildstorm made the move to DC.

-Brian

So Wildstorm wasn't always a publishing company?

Edit: Wiki is my friend. I didn't know Image/Wildstorm was the same thing at one time. I started reading comics again in early 2002.

[Chris Nowlin]

So Wildstorm wasn't always a publishing company?

They were part of Image, then were independent, then were part of DC.

Better than Awesome, which was part of Image, then independent, then defunct

[Brian Cronin]

So Wildstorm wasn't always a publishing company?

Edit: Wiki is my friend. I didn't know Image/Wildstorm was the same thing at one time. I started reading comics again in early 2002.

Yeah, Image was basically like the United States. Each studio was separate, but they were linked together as "Image Comics."

So Silvestri could, tomorrow, sell Top Cow to Marvel. Stuff like that.

-Brian

[Chris Nowlin]

Yeah, Image was basically like the United States. Each studio was separate, but they were linked together as "Image Comics."

So Silvestri could, tomorrow, sell Top Cow to Marvel. Stuff like that.

-Brian

So, it's not like the US. Because the studios are allowed to secede from the union.

[Ryan K]

So Silvestri could, tomorrow, sell Top Cow to Marvel. Stuff like that.

-Brian

It feels like that actually could happen any day now.

[Bear]

Yeah, Image was basically like the United States. Each studio was separate, but they were linked together as "Image Comics."

So Silvestri could, tomorrow, sell Top Cow to Marvel. Stuff like that.

-Brian

Sounds more like a confederacy.

[Winslow]

So, it's not like the US. Because the studios are allowed to secede from the union.

They can secede, but then Savage Dragon will start the War of Image Aggression.

[Spike-X]

So.

Ryan Adams And The Cardinals.

The music was fantastic. I just wish there had been more of it. Two sets at less than 50 minutes each just didn't satisfy me.

I also think that actually being able to see the band, and Ryan in particular, would have enhanced the experience a great deal. While the lighting design itself was excellent, the decision to not have any lights directly on the actual performers was somewhat mystifying.

It was also damn cold in that big, old, beautiful theatre. Something Ryan had quite a problem with: "I've never played outdoors here before."

Summary - A very good show, but it could have been a lot better.

[Chris Nowlin]

Uggh. I made an image with a math program and exporting it as a .eps to include in another math program.

But it's coming out black and white and sideways and I don't know why or what to do.

[Winslow]

. . . BRyan Adams . . . .

I read your post this way at first and took a double-take.

[Winslow]

Uggh. I made an image with a math program and exporting it as a .eps to include in another math program.

But it's coming out black and white and sideways and I don't know why or what to do.

I don't even know what a .eps file is . . . .

Can you try another format?

[Jeff Brady]

I don't even know what a .eps file is . . . .

Encapsulated Post Script. I use it daily.

Can you try another format?

My suggestion as well.

Chris, what program are you using?

[Ryan K]

I remember when Liefeld's studio (was it called Extreme back then?) seperated from Image, a lot of people were upset because that meant Spawn's continuity had to be rewritten. Cause the guy who killed Spawn was one of Liefeld's Youngblood guys.

They were upset.

They actually cared. Debate centered around this.

[Royal]

God I wish for Saltpeter....and rat poison.

[Athena Bast]

God I wish for Saltpeter....and rat poison.

Metamucil?

[Michael P]

So are they going to be in a difficult position when you move out?

With any luck.

The one hereinafter known as Thieving Bastard will be, but I believe my feelings on the matter are known (to wit, fuck him).

The other guys, who are actually rather decent, have enough of their shit together that they'll be fine.

[Pól Rua]

I hope you're slipping bromide into their drinks.

Shit. Outta bromide.
It'll have to be piss, then.

[Rallura]

Woo hoo! Fuck Wal*Mart!

They asked him to
take a couple days
and think about it.


Good for BB.

I just got home, when were you thinking?

Also, dinner would be wonderful.

Drat it,
I wandered off last night.
Didn't have the car anyway.
We can do something tonight,
if you want. BB's off.

[Jeff Brady]

They asked him to
take a couple days
and think about it.


At which point, he mooned them, right?

RIGHT?

[Athena Bast]

They asked him to
take a couple days
and think about it.






Flipped them the bird did he?

[Rallura]

At which point, he mooned them, right?

RIGHT?

He didn't mention it.
I will ask when he wakes.

[Pól Rua]

did jazz ever really have anything to do with jazz originally?

**grins** dumb white journalists ;)

It certainly did.
Just like 'rock and roll'.
*winkie*

[Spike-X]

I read your post this way at first and took a double-take.
Yeah, we get that a lot.

*sigh*

At least there were no kokheads yelling out 'Summer Of 69!!!!' this time.

[Royal]

Metamucil?

I want to kill them. Not make them regular.

[Chris Nowlin]

Encapsulated Post Script. I use it daily.



My suggestion as well.

Chris, what program are you using?

So, they're math things. Something called Latex needs things in eps form.

Maple can make the image into lots of forms, including that.

I don't know how to open an .eps to look at what I've made except by placing it into a latex document.

I tried saving the same image as a .bmp and it looked perfect in paint

[Merey]

Hey Kristen, because of your recommendation I got first trade of Planetary the other day. It'll probably be a while before I get to it, but I was flipping through it and the art was definitely pretty.

[Paul McEnery]

Shit. Outta bromide.
It'll have to be piss, then.

I have it on good authority that Royal's piss is a powerful fertility drug.

[Spike-X]

Just saw a torrent listing for something called "The Short-Tempered Clavier".

heh.

[Pól Rua]

I have it on good authority that Royal's piss is a powerful fertility drug.

Haha!
I imagine all those vanilla-ice looking dorks all pregnant with arsekicking MMA babies and it fills me with a warm inner glow.

The only man who can wear a collar like that and still look cool is Perfect Tommy.
Truthiness.

[Rallura]

The only man who can wear a collar like that and still look cool is Perfect Tommy.
Truthiness.

Damn straight.

[Puma]

CAT PORN!

http://blog.esaba.com/projects/catphotos/catimages2/22691436.jpg

[Royal]

Haha!
I imagine all those vanilla-ice looking dorks all pregnant with arsekicking MMA babies and it fills me with a warm inner glow.



That'll rip out of their bodies like Aliens.

Watch the ladies though. That way leads to the Rapture.

[Royal]

BRIAN! I thought we couldn't Post Porn!?!

[Athena Bast]

I want to kill them. Not make them regular.

Well, yes but constantly going to the bathroom with the shits will eventually bring on dehydration if it's runny enough.

Depends on the kind of death you want. Quick and painless or slow and painful.

[Sanagi]

Just saw a torrent listing for something called "The Short-Tempered Clavier".

heh.
That Bach had a mean temperament, all right.

[Ed Cunard]

Ok, nerds: officially my favorite YouTube thing ever, and it's probably been seen by everyone except me.

The Super Mario theme, performed by a guy playing the flute and beatboxing at the same time:

http://youtube.com/watch?v=crfrKqFp0Zg

[Jeff Brady]

Ok, nerds: officially my favorite YouTube thing ever, and it's probably been seen by everyone except me.

The Super Mario theme, performed by a guy playing the flute and beatboxing at the same time:

http://youtube.com/watch?v=crfrKqFp0Zg

Yup, you'd be the last one to know. He's pretty good. I think he performs in Washington Square Park.

[Paul McEnery]

I'm starting to think the way people choose their lists is going to be as interesting as the lists they choose.

[Gingold]

Ok, nerds: officially my favorite YouTube thing ever, and it's probably been seen by everyone except me.

The Super Mario theme, performed by a guy playing the flute and beatboxing at the same time:

http://youtube.com/watch?v=crfrKqFp0Zg

It's really amazing (and awesome) that this exists. What the hell did we do with our lives three years ago?

[Gingold]

Yup, you'd be the last one to know.

Um....Second to last.

[Paul McEnery]

Um....Second to last.

He's only second to last if you bother to look.

[Puma]

BRIAN! I thought we couldn't Post Porn!?!

TATTLETALE!



In other news, I'm going an interview tomorrow for a job I don't want.

[Rallura]

In other news, I'm going an interview tomorrow for a job I don't want.

Well,
bad luck to you then?

[Puma]

Well,
bad luck to you then?


I've already informed the Director, Assistant Director, Head of Youth Services and the Head of Outreach that I don't want to leave my current position at this time but I have to interview to stay on promotion list.

[Rallura]

I've already informed the Director, Assistant Director, Head of Youth Services and the Head of Outreach that I don't want to leave my current position at this time but I have to interview to stay on promotion list.

SO much fun.

[Puma]

SO much fun.



Oh yeah, and I need to do this as respectfully as possible so as to not offend.

The killer is that both positions they are interviewing for should be Librarian III not Librarian I/II as they will be system-wide program development roles. They would be the only two in such a position as the other Librarian I/IIs either do reference and collection development or run a Branch, like myself. Way out of class.

[Michael P]

Fuck. Dean just went Cat 5.

Crossed fingers for Guapo and family.

[Puma]

Fuck. Dean just went Cat 5.

Crossed fingers for Guapo and family.

oh crap. He was battening down everything a few days ago wasn't he?

[Jeff Brady]

oh crap. He was battening down everything a few days ago wasn't he?

Yes he was.

They'll be fine.

[Athena Bast]

I've already informed the Director, Assistant Director, Head of Youth Services and the Head of Outreach that I don't want to leave my current position at this time but I have to interview to stay on promotion list.

There's a full time floor person job that just opened up but I can't interview for it because I'm needed behind cash because 1) I'm the only cashier who can work during the day on a regular basis and the lead cashier is going away for 3 weeks in September and the 5 training days I've had in the last 5 months will have gone to waste; 2) we're coming up on the busiest time and like I said I'm one of the if not the most reliable available cashier.

[Royal]

You can't see but I'm giddy as a school girl.

I booked my first show.

[Royal]

*throws some hurricane protecting vibs Guapo's way*

[Athena Bast]

Fuck. Dean just went Cat 5.

Crossed fingers for Guapo and family.

Count in my toes and eyes as well.

[Athena Bast]

grrr... I'm thinking Mary Jane moved in and needs to take a fucking bath.

Told the Super... apparently I'm not the only one who's complained.

[Athena Bast]

Oh.. and on the cat beating arrest earlier this month... apparently it's "okay" so long as it's confined to the pubs (areas of public housing) and the strays there.

Assholes.

[Deathstroke]

Tomorrow I head to the store after work to pick up the special edition DVD of Serenity! YAAAY!

Oh, and I just looked at the website for United Fan Con, and they announced their first two appearances at the con, Nikki Clyne from Battlestar Galactica and Tracy Scoggins from Babylon 5.

I AM SO THERE!!!!

[Gingold]

Fucking staff development day tomorrow. I could so never go back to work again.

[Puma]

Fucking staff development day tomorrow. I could so never go back to work again.

September 14th is D doom day for me.

[Gingold]

Fuck. Dean just went Cat 5.

Crossed fingers for Guapo and family.

Fuck indeed. Crossing everything I can for you, Guapo.

[Puma]

http://blog.esaba.com/projects/catphotos/catimages2/14220427.jpg

[Gingold]

September 14th is D doom day for me.

There's not much worse, is there?

[DarkBlade]

Yup, you'd be the last one to know. He's pretty good. I think he performs in Washington Square Park.

I like his Inspector Gadget better. http://youtube.com/watch?v=59ZX5qdIEB0

[Puma]

There's not much worse, is there?

only one thing comes to mind, being on the committee to arrange and put on the staff development day.

it took some finangling to get away from that nasty bit of pointlessness.

[Brian Cronin]

Image Cover Snark for October! (http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/08/20/judging-images-october-books-by-their-covers-2/)

-Brian

[jessecuster3]

Damn. He was on my list too.

Since I want no commonalities with you, I'll have to email Ryan to try to change it

Uhh Slam picked it for his list too...

And I got mine in first so HAH!

[Puma]

Image Cover Snark for October! (http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/08/20/judging-images-october-books-by-their-covers-2/)

-Brian

Gutsman has an interesting penile look about it.

[Athena Bast]

Image Cover Snark for October! (http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/08/20/judging-images-october-books-by-their-covers-2/)

-Brian

I posted it there... but in regards to Steve McNiven's Wonderlost cover...

He's got twin sisters who are nearly 6 feet tall and built like twigs.

[SUPERECWFAN1]

Fuck. Dean just went Cat 5.

Crossed fingers for Guapo and family.

I always knew one day Howard Dean would fuckin lose it.

"YEAHHHHHHHH!!!"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yZWmL0CrkmY


I have to try and be positive. It'll be cool . Guapo and his family will be alright .

[Athena Bast]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v372/Strawberry_Clock/11688395171841938.jpg

[Athena Bast]

http://img344.imageshack.us/img344/1813/cat24jg5.gif

[Pól Rua]

TATTLETALE!



In other news, I'm going an interview tomorrow for a job I don't want.

You should get good and drunk beforehand.

[Athena Bast]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v372/Strawberry_Clock/Cats/1166325624786613.gif

[Tages]

Systems are still down.

Thousands of angry people are still calling.

Three people quit today over this shit.

[Jeff Brady]

Systems are still down.

Thousands of angry people are still calling.

Three people quit today over this shit.

Wow.

Why not just put up an automated message?

"Hi, thanks for calling Wells Fargo. We are aware that the system is totally fucked. We're working on it. Buh bye."

[Pól Rua]

Systems are still down.
Thousands of angry people are still calling.
Three people quit today over this shit.

Damn, man. That's uncool.
In fact, that's probably my worst nightmare right there.

You better be pulling down some fat cash for this bullshit.

[Pól Rua]

Wow.

Why not just put up an automated message?

"Hi, thanks for calling Wells Fargo. We are aware that the system is totally fucked. We're working on it. Buh bye."

Why employ expensive machines, when you can crush the spirit of a human operator for half the cost?

unorthodox economic revenge... hsss...

[Royal]

Do You Know Social Living Is The Best?
Do You Know Social Living Is The Best?
Do You Know Social Living Is The Best?
Do You Know Social Living Is The Best?

[ragnarok_2012]

http://dirtypiratewhores.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/08/vandammekillssnakett1.gif

[ragnarok_2012]

Leona Helmsley (http://www.guardian.co.uk/usa/story/0,,2153107,00.html?gusrc=rss&feed=networkfront) just died (aged 87).

[Spike-X]

http://img504.imageshack.us/img504/4969/8822504a2adfp4.jpg

[Schuimend Mormel]

Hey people...

How are you today?

[jessecuster3]

Good morning all. Spike that is hilarious, did you get it from Engrish?

[thespianphryne]

http://img504.imageshack.us/img504/4969/8822504a2adfp4.jpg

Well, my heat gun, which produces nozzle temperatures of about 800 F comes with a warning to not be used as a hair dryer so that warning actually seems fair.


-Das

[Lone Ranger]

Good Morning

If I can't use this set - how the hell am I suppose to get that screw out of my peehole?

[Dreadstar]

If I can't use this set - how the hell am I suppose to get that screw out of my peehole?

Backpressure.

[Lone Ranger]

Backpressure.

I'm on my 3rd cup of coffee. I'm trying my best but it would be sooooo much easier if The Man would let me use the proper tools.

[Matt Algren]

Why did Astro City move from Image to DC / Wildstorm?Other people answered the question, but this reminded me: I re-read the 2004 Astro City: A Visitor's Guide (http://www.herocopia.com/index.php/A_Visitor%27s_Guide) a few nights ago. Good short story in there that shows the general point of the series, and an introduction to the characters.

http://www.comics.org/graphics/covers/12139/400/12139_4_001.jpg

[Gladiaria_Alata]

Hey, how's everybody today?

[Matt Algren]

Hey, how's everybody today?
http://icanhascheezburger.files.wordpress.com/2007/08/ded.jpg

[Gladiaria_Alata]

http://icanhascheezburger.files.wordpress.com/2007/08/ded.jpg

.....Thanks. :rolleyes:

[jessecuster3]

Well written review again, Matt. I like what you had to say.

[Matt Algren]

Well written review again, Matt. I like what you had to say.
Thanks. Now for a week off from posting reviews (but still writing them).

Gladiaria, I was funnin'. I wanted to post the new lolcat before Puma got the chance.

[Puma]

http://blog.esaba.com/projects/catphotos/catimages2/04200965.jpg

[Guapo Méndez]

Fuck. Dean just went Cat 5.

Crossed fingers for Guapo and family.

oh crap. He was battening down everything a few days ago wasn't he?

*throws some hurricane protecting vibs Guapo's way*

Count in my toes and eyes as well.

Fuck indeed. Crossing everything I can for you, Guapo.


Thanks for the good wishes and vibes.

Dean headed south as he approached the peninsula, so we're spared the worst of the impact. We'll have tropical storm-type winds all day long.



Wow.

Why not just put up an automated message?

"Hi, thanks for calling Wells Fargo. We are aware that the system is totally fucked. We're working on it. Buh bye."

Do that, but you gotta add in the background Scottie's "SHE CANNAE TAKE IT ANYMORE!" speech.

[Chris Nowlin]

Glad to hear you're safe and sound, Guapo

[Puma]

Good news indeed Guapo!

[jessecuster3]

Yep, good news! I bet your hair shooed off that crazy hurricane.

[Michael P]

I would say "Whew, that's a relief" if it did not imply I was OK with some other people getting creamed.

Nonetheless, good news.

[Matt Algren]

So I've been censored by WordPress. They released a new feature that I can't imagine being that helpful, and the announcement thread was filled with people giving the one-liner hooray! post. Literally, over a hundred orgasmic posts. Here's one of them in its entirety:
AWESOME!!!!!!! Perfect! I’ve been wondering when it will happen!

So I piped in with:
I’m sorry for disagreeing with everybody, but…why do we need this? It’s a nice little feature, but I don’t need a preview to know that my blog’s going to look terrible in Banana Smoothie or that Christmas one that nobody uses. Also, I can’t check any of the customizations, like changing the colors, without going full on to the new theme.

Have people taken time developing this instead of implementing other changes, like giving us access to some of the wonderful .org plugins, like Subscribing to Comments, or Lightbox, or Sociable?

Sorry to be so negative. There are just so many more usable upgrades that would be more handy than this. (YMMV, of course.)

The comment was made last Thursday morning. When nine or so hours with it still awaiting moderation and forty or so other "I'm cumming" posts being made, I posted an apology for being negative and said I would try harder next time. Then a minute later I made the following post.
ZOMG! THIS IS TEH AWESOME!!!
THX KBAI!
The first one is still awaiting moderation, the second apology one was deleted, and the sarcastic one got posted.

And I'm stewing in my own juices because people think I made that post seriously.

[Matt Algren]

Good news, Guapo!

[Gladiaria_Alata]

Thanks. Now for a week off from posting reviews (but still writing them).

Gladiaria, I was funnin'. I wanted to post the new lolcat before Puma got the chance.

S'okay, I guessed you where.

Sorry 'bout the delay, I remembered Mum telling me I was to do the ironing.

[Guapo Méndez]

I would say "Whew, that's a relief" if it did not imply I was OK with some other people getting creamed.

Nonetheless, good news.

No impliance taken.

It's not the first time we've been spared from hurricanes. I remember at least 2 that were deflected south (including the one that devastated Honduras) and Wilma & Katrina.

My thoughts go out for those poor people.

[Joe Rice]

Never visit Staten Island.

That's always good advice.

[Ed Cunard]

What's this feature on WordPress? I never pay attention to that stuff.

[Jeff Brady]

Matt, that video isn't available any more.

http://www.collegehumor.com/video:1771556

[Matt Algren]

What's this feature on WordPress? I never pay attention to that stuff.
You can preview a new theme instead of going live with it, but to make allowed modifications to the header or color, you have to go live anyway. ISN'T THAT KEWL?!?

Hey, a question for you. Why does Rita Moreno get a big credit on Singin'? She had one or two lines at best.

[Matt Algren]

Matt, that video isn't available any more.

http://www.collegehumor.com/video:1771556
Blarg. This is why I don't do YouTube. I can't check it through the week.

[Ed Cunard]

You can preview a new theme instead of going live with it, but to make allowed modifications to the header or color, you have to go live anyway. ISN'T THAT KEWL?!?

Hey, a question for you. Why does Rita Moreno get a big credit on Singin'? She had one or two lines at best.

It's been a while since I've payed attention to the opening credits, but is she listed last?

[Matt Algren]

It's been a while since I've payed attention to the opening credits, but is she listed last?
Yes, with Bob Boxbody and under Lina, who I love. I want to know what she really sounds like.

[Ed Cunard]

Yes, with Bob Boxbody and under Lina, who I love. I want to know what she really sounds like.

That's why. She's the last of the people who are considered main players.

[Matt Algren]

That's why. She's the last of the people who are considered main players.
Oh, that wacky 50s credit system.

[jessecuster3]

I am stupid.



In other news, you will not see me defend Rex Grossman ever again.

[Matt Algren]

Can I clear a room, or can I clear a room?

It's almost like people are avoiding me.

...

Insecurity setting to high. Initialize launch sequence.

[Wesley Dodds]

It's almost like people are avoiding me.

Nothing personal. It's just that when Toonces is behind the wheel it's a good idea to stay clear.

[Chris Nowlin]

I have things to say, but I think I'll wait til Matt leaves

[jessecuster3]

I have things to say, but I think I'll wait til Matt leaves

Ixnay on the attMay, he is googling his own name.