RITA'S XXXVII: Habits Old and New

[nervmeister]

Geez, nervmeister is back already? Was that a 48 hour ban?
72 hours, actually. And once again, sorry.

[Matt Algren]

Geez, nervmeister is back already? Was that a 48 hour ban? Time to plug in the Air Wick.

Anywho......

Couple of quick movie reviews:

"300": Meh. Good, but not great. I wish I had rented instead of bought it. Good imagery, a little too much on the stylistic violence, not so much on the underlying Spartan code. This was a popcorn movie, plain and simple, and reading homoeroticism and racism into it was giving it WAY, WAY too much thought. Still, in my mind, incredibly overrated. I might as well have been watching it in a persistent vegetative state. I personally thought Snyder's "Dawn of the Dead" was a much more superior movie, with much more subtlety and nuance (there was no equivalent to a Ving Rhames, Sarah Polley or Jake Weber here), in addition to the visually striking violence present in 300. Rental. Not 2-Day.
I should really be getting a commission from them for as often as I plug them, but there's already a rifftrax for 300 (http://rifftrax.com/showSample.php?vidID=80).



mother.

[Jeff Brady]

Life is good.

I deny this claim.

Ow! God dammit!

Advil?

Saw the doctors again today. Effexor is right out. Giving Wellbutrin a shot for a week. Hopefully the side effects won't be as bad.

I need some gorram sleep.

Finished up Season 2 of Doctor Who last night. I love that show.

[Ray R.]

You know what we need? We need a good old fashioned book burning (http://wkrg.com/news/article/inappropriate_book/4373/).

It's Mobile. Of course they're going to interview the morons who highlighted the dirty parts and committed them to memory like they were going to be tested on it. Local news, slow news day.

Hope the mouthbreathers locked out every cable channel but Sprout! and PBS Kids as well, disconnected the Internet, and avoided any reading material saucier than Harold and the Purple Crayon, or else their eight-graders might actually get to understand that sex happens, and that reading about it doesn't actually constitute FUCKING.

[Paul McEnery]

I deny this claim.



Advil?

Saw the doctors again today. Effexor is right out. Giving Wellbutrin a shot for a week. Hopefully the side effects won't be as bad.

I need some gorram sleep.

Finished up Season 2 of Doctor Who last night. I love that show.

Yup.

I hated Effexor right from the gitgo. Gave me psychological hives.

[Puma]

yes it should be removed from our schools, and tell the aclu where to go, and it wont be cool, put prayer back in school, and also bring discipline back, Create neighborhood schools so they will remain in the home atsmophere, Keep parents out, , they do not descipline them at home, they should, Schools can't be parents,
Posted by Charles on 08/14/07 •


This is a comment from the Book Banning site.

I think Charles needs to go back to school himself; between the spelling and punctuation errors I really can't fathom Chuck's message.

[Matt Algren]

I deny this claim.



Advil?

Saw the doctors again today. Effexor is right out. Giving Wellbutrin a shot for a week. Hopefully the side effects won't be as bad.

I need some gorram sleep.

Finished up Season 2 of Doctor Who last night. I love that show.
The 'butrin's been good to me. Hope it is for you too.

[Paul McEnery]

You know what we need? We need a good old fashioned book burning (http://wkrg.com/news/article/inappropriate_book/4373/).

If these people don't want to use their brains, can I have them for my SETI project, please?

[nervmeister]

In recent news, Cronin´s "lenient" status just went out the window with the banning of a user based on his very first post. So my advice to you all (including myself) is watch your ass.

[Paul McEnery]

And speaking of people with no brains...

Is it "that didn't take long" or is it "how come it took that long"?

[Puma]

In recent news, Cronin´s "lenient" status just went out the window with the banning of a user based on his very first post. So my advice to you all (including myself) is watch your ass.

HH was a sock monkey for Goulet and I'm extremely grateful that Brian shut it down.

[nervmeister]

HH was a sock monkey for Goulet and I'm extremely grateful that Brian shut it down.Ohhhhhhhhhhh. Now I get it.

[Gingold]

Lost in all of this is the fact that the Chocolate War is pretty awful. I hate young adult fiction something fierce, but at least it pisses off the right people.

[Matt Algren]

It's Mobile. Of course they're going to interview the morons who highlighted the dirty parts and committed them to memory like they were going to be tested on it. Local news, slow news day.

Hope the mouthbreathers locked out every cable channel but Sprout! and PBS Kids as well, disconnected the Internet, and avoided any reading material saucier than Harold and the Purple Crayon, or else their eight-graders might actually get to understand that sex happens, and that reading about it doesn't actually constitute FUCKING.
I checked their horribly unscientific poll and it's running about 2/3 for banning the book. Silly. [edit: I just checked back, and that's based on three votes, one of which is me. Heh.]

And it makes me laugh when people start talking about a book that talks about masturbation "giving the kids ideas". Guess what, papaw, every 13 year old boy is thinking about sex ALL THE TIME, is worrying about getting hard ALL THE TIME, and is thinking about touching a girl's breast ALL THE TIME.

Here's the "objectionable" part, from their petition, which I'll then quote in full. Educators and people from Alabama, prepare to be shamed.

"The following is excerpts from the book and their relative page numbers. We find offensive and inappropriate: ғlike seeking ecstasyŒs memory an instant after jacking off page 5, ԓ The use of the word bastard three times and like a God damn kingŔ page 7 .Ŕthese God damn assignments page 13. Talks about playboy magazines at schoolԅpage 17 tired of smuggling it into the bathrooms for swift perusalsŅ Fear that he would die before holding a girls breast in his handӔ. Page 18, őNow the final moment, the climax, almost like comingԅ..Page 35 Like how he sometimes actually felt horny when he rough housed a kidӔPage 51 œhumiliated by this sniveling bastard of a teacherԅ. Page 73, at night in bed, he could have one without evening touching himself, just thinking of her Ӆ.her breast brushing his arm, setting him of fire. Page 93, őhed felt himself hardening and was ashamed and embarrassed and deliriously happy all at the same timeҔ him with this beautiful girls breast pushed against himԔ faded blue jeans hugging her hips, those Beautiful breasts bouncing under her jerseyӔ . Page 94, œArchie had pulled open the door to one of the stalls and confronted Janza sitting there, pants dropping on the floor, one hand furiously at work between his legs. Archie lifted the camera and pretended to take a picture, yelling hold itӔ, Page 104, There are two kinds of people in this world, those who were victims and those who victimizedӔ Page 106, œHer sweater had bulged beautifully, her school books pressed against her rounded breast. If my hands were only those books, he thought longinglyԅ. Page 123"

[Puma]

And it makes me laugh when people start talking about a book that talks about masturbation "giving the kids ideas". Guess what, papaw, every 13 year old boy is thinking about sex ALL THE TIME, is worrying about getting hard ALL THE TIME, and is thinking about touching a girl's breast ALL THE TIME.



we're these people never teenagers? do they not have hormones?

[Paul McEnery]

I checked their horribly unscientific poll and it's running about 2/3 for banning the book. Silly. [edit: I just checked back, and that's based on three votes, one of which is me. Heh.]

And it makes me laugh when people start talking about a book that talks about masturbation "giving the kids ideas". Guess what, papaw, every 13 year old boy is thinking about sex ALL THE TIME, is worrying about getting hard ALL THE TIME, and is thinking about touching a girl's breast ALL THE TIME.

Here's the "objectionable" part, from their petition, which I'll then quote in full. Educators and people from Alabama, prepare to be shamed.

"The following is excerpts from the book and their relative page numbers. We find offensive and inappropriate: ғlike seeking ecstasyŒs memory an instant after jacking off page 5, ԓ The use of the word bastard three times and like a God damn kingŔ page 7 .Ŕthese God damn assignments page 13. Talks about playboy magazines at schoolԅpage 17 tired of smuggling it into the bathrooms for swift perusalsŅ Fear that he would die before holding a girls breast in his handӔ. Page 18, őNow the final moment, the climax, almost like comingԅ..Page 35 Like how he sometimes actually felt horny when he rough housed a kidӔPage 51 œhumiliated by this sniveling bastard of a teacherԅ. Page 73, at night in bed, he could have one without evening touching himself, just thinking of her Ӆ.her breast brushing his arm, setting him of fire. Page 93, őhed felt himself hardening and was ashamed and embarrassed and deliriously happy all at the same timeҔ him with this beautiful girls breast pushed against himԔ faded blue jeans hugging her hips, those Beautiful breasts bouncing under her jerseyӔ . Page 94, œArchie had pulled open the door to one of the stalls and confronted Janza sitting there, pants dropping on the floor, one hand furiously at work between his legs. Archie lifted the camera and pretended to take a picture, yelling hold itӔ, Page 104, There are two kinds of people in this world, those who were victims and those who victimizedӔ Page 106, œHer sweater had bulged beautifully, her school books pressed against her rounded breast. If my hands were only those books, he thought longinglyԅ. Page 123"

Oh that's just great.

Two more hours at work and now I need a change of underwear.

[Matt Algren]

The petition, in all its glory.

Mobile County Public School System requires twelve and thirteen year old children to read a book filled with perversions, profanity, violence, and morally corrupt themes.

One of the books on the required reading for the summer for Hankins Middle School is The Chocolate War written by Richard Cormier. The Chocolate War, since itҒs publication has been near the top of the most frequently censored books. According to Banned in the U.S.A. by Herbert Foerstel, a book which documented the most frequently censored books according to public schools and libraries in the U.S. between 1990-1992, The Chocolate War is number five.

Hankins Middle School Assistant Principle for the eight grade, Mrs. Martin, admitted to the fact that they (an unspecified group at the school) had concerns about the book being required reading. She claimed that the required reading list came from downtown at the school board. She also made us aware that a copy of the book was indeed available in the Hankins school library.

The following is excerpts from the book and their relative page numbers. We find offensive and inappropriate: ғlike seeking ecstasyŒs memory an instant after jacking off page 5, ԓ The use of the word bastard three times and like a God damn kingŔ page 7 .Ŕthese God damn assignments page 13. Talks about playboy magazines at schoolԅpage 17 tired of smuggling it into the bathrooms for swift perusalsŅ Fear that he would die before holding a girls breast in his handӔ. Page 18, őNow the final moment, the climax, almost like comingԅ..Page 35 Like how he sometimes actually felt horny when he rough housed a kidӔPage 51 œhumiliated by this sniveling bastard of a teacherԅ. Page 73, at night in bed, he could have one without evening touching himself, just thinking of her Ӆ.her breast brushing his arm, setting him of fire. Page 93, őhed felt himself hardening and was ashamed and embarrassed and deliriously happy all at the same timeҔ him with this beautiful girls breast pushed against himԔ faded blue jeans hugging her hips, those Beautiful breasts bouncing under her jerseyӔ . Page 94, œArchie had pulled open the door to one of the stalls and confronted Janza sitting there, pants dropping on the floor, one hand furiously at work between his legs. Archie lifted the camera and pretended to take a picture, yelling hold itӔ, Page 104, There are two kinds of people in this world, those who were victims and those who victimizedӔ Page 106, œHer sweater had bulged beautifully, her school books pressed against her rounded breast. If my hands were only those books, he thought longinglyԅ. Page 123

In the first 132 pages the following curse words are used: hell 20 times, bastard 9 times, God damn 3 times, damn 5 times, shit 1, bullshit 2, son of a bitch 2 times, and ass twice.
This by all means are not all of the references one could find offense with in the book. We have archived enough to make our case. With language like this can you imagine the after book reading discussions in class? Are the teachers and administration ready to deal with the questions that could come up, regarding the language and themes of this book? Could our children repeat these words in discussion without the fear of punishment according to the established rules of conduct?

The theme of the book is not to disturb the universe. The main character of the book, Jerry Renault, does just that when he chooses to stand up for his self. His defiance starts to wake up the other students in the school. The Vigils specialize in student and school terrorism. They start to manipulate the circumstances surrounding Jerry through fear, psychological warfare, physical abuse and manipulation of the students and administration of the school. The gang, aided by a manipulative teacher, Brother Leon, enjoys an almost untouchable status. They perpetrate assignmentsӔ on other students free from discipline or censor.

Jerrys defiance for doing what he feels is right gets him terrorized night and day by The Vigils. Jerry eventually suffers a fractured jaw and a trip to the hospital with possible internal injuries. There are no repercussions for those responsible for this reign of terror. Sadly, in the end, Jerry is forced to submit and he tells his friend not to try and disturb the universe because the repercussions just are not worth it.

What examples are here for our young children? Who at Barton Academy thought that this book needed to be read by twelve and thirteen year children and why?

As parents who are actively involved in the education and shaping of our own, tomorrowҒs leaders, we are both dismayed and angry to find that our partner in education finds the material in The Chocolate War, appropriate for the suggested age group as required reading.

A online petition has been set up and we want your response. Please go to the site and tell us what you think of this book being required reading by our school board. The Link to the site is www.petitiononline.com/ALA2007/petition.html .

[Paul McEnery]

HH was a sock monkey for Goulet and I'm extremely grateful that Brian shut it down.

But who was goulet a sock puppet for?

It's all a bit pkd in here, all of a sudden.

[Ben Morgan]

If these people don't want to use their brains, can I have them for my SETI project, please?

Get on the waiting list like the rest of us

[Ray R.]

Here's the "objectionable" part, from their petition, which I'll then quote in full. Educators and people from Alabama, prepare to be shamed.

"The following is excerpts from the book and their relative page numbers. We find offensive and inappropriate: ғlike seeking ecstasyŒs memory an instant after jacking off page 5, ԓ The use of the word bastard three times and like a God damn kingŔ page 7 .Ŕthese God damn assignments page 13. Talks about playboy magazines at schoolԅpage 17 tired of smuggling it into the bathrooms for swift perusalsŅ Fear that he would die before holding a girls breast in his handӔ. Page 18, őNow the final moment, the climax, almost like comingԅ..Page 35 Like how he sometimes actually felt horny when he rough housed a kidӔPage 51 œhumiliated by this sniveling bastard of a teacherԅ. Page 73, at night in bed, he could have one without evening touching himself, just thinking of her Ӆ.her breast brushing his arm, setting him of fire. Page 93, őhed felt himself hardening and was ashamed and embarrassed and deliriously happy all at the same timeҔ him with this beautiful girls breast pushed against himԔ faded blue jeans hugging her hips, those Beautiful breasts bouncing under her jerseyӔ . Page 94, œArchie had pulled open the door to one of the stalls and confronted Janza sitting there, pants dropping on the floor, one hand furiously at work between his legs. Archie lifted the camera and pretended to take a picture, yelling hold itӔ, Page 104, There are two kinds of people in this world, those who were victims and those who victimizedӔ Page 106, œHer sweater had bulged beautifully, her school books pressed against her rounded breast. If my hands were only those books, he thought longinglyԅ. Page 123"

Page 104, There are two kinds of people in this world, those who were victims and those who victimized.

How dare they publish that? Won't someone think of the children?

[Ray R.]

we're these people never teenagers? do they not have hormones?

They thought the expression goes "Reading Is Fundamentalist".....

[Paul McEnery]

The petition, in all its glory.

In the first 132 pages the following curse words are used: hell 20 times, bastard 9 times, God damn 3 times, damn 5 times, shit 1, bullshit 2, son of a bitch 2 times, and ass twice.
This by all means are not all of the references one could find offense with in the book. We have archived enough to make our case. With language like this can you imagine the after book reading discussions in class? Are the teachers and administration ready to deal with the questions that could come up, regarding the language and themes of this book? Could our children repeat these words in discussion without the fear of punishment according to the established rules of conduct?

The theme of the book is not to disturb the universe. The main character of the book, Jerry Renault, does just that when he chooses to stand up for his self. His defiance starts to wake up the other students in the school. The Vigils specialize in student and school terrorism. They start to manipulate the circumstances surrounding Jerry through fear, psychological warfare, physical abuse and manipulation of the students and administration of the school. The gang, aided by a manipulative teacher, Brother Leon, enjoys an almost untouchable status. They perpetrate assignmentsӔ on other students free from discipline or censor.

Everyone in America ever: "no, we get irony, really we do".

[Matt Algren]

Page 104, There are two kinds of people in this world, those who were victims and those who victimized.

How dare they publish that? Won't someone think of the children?
WHERE'S MY PITCHFORK?!?!?


Aw, fuck it. I'm going home.

[Brian Cronin]

For the record, I don't KNOW that that dude was a sock puppet for the other dude, so that's why me banning him on an educated guess probably IS a BIT much.

-Brian

[Tadhg]

But who was goulet a sock puppet for?

Hitman Homer

It's all a bit pkd in here, all of a sudden.

Circular sock-puppets FTW.

[Tadhg]

For the record, I don't KNOW that that dude was a sock puppet for the other dude, so that's why me banning him on an educated guess probably IS a BIT much.

-Brian

You used to be cool man.

[Ray R.]

For the record, I don't KNOW that that dude was a sock puppet for the other dude, so that's why me banning him on an educated guess probably IS a BIT much.

-Brian

Don't second-guess yourself. No blood, no foul.

[i_mmmchocolate]

I deny this claim.
It could be worse; you could be jobless or homeless or friendless.

[nervmeister]

For the record, I don't KNOW that that dude was a sock puppet for the other dude, so that's why me banning him on an educated guess probably IS a BIT much.

-BrianOkay. Now I´m creeped out.

[i_mmmchocolate]

I hate clutter. I'm using the word 'hate' here.

[Ed Cunard]

You used to be cool man.

He did? When?

[Tadhg]

I hate clutter. I'm using the word 'hate' here.

I love hate. Hate fuels me.

[Pól Rua]

HH was a sock monkey for Goulet and I'm extremely grateful that Brian shut it down.

I find that term racist.
Sock PUPPET, please.

We are a sensitive people.

[Puma]

I find that term racist.
Sock PUPPET, please.

We are a sensitive people.

My apologies dear Munkee Man. No insult to my simian brethren intended.

[Pól Rua]

Shall probably be doing a lot of hit and run posting.
Busybusybusy.

[Tadhg]

He did? When?

When he ran the boards like a Girl's Gone Wild video.

[Pól Rua]

My apologies dear Munkee Man. No insult to my simian brethren intended.

Nae wuckas.

[Fabian]

I'm going to Vegas in a week.


Here's hope I don't lose another car this time.

[i_mmmchocolate]

I got an A- for one of my summer classes. Woo! I'm still waiting to find out the grade of the other class.

[Jeff Brady]

It could be worse; you could be jobless or homeless or friendless.

Been there, done that, and I've been remarkably lucky.

[Paul McEnery]

Shall probably be doing a lot of hit and run posting.
Busybusybusy.

Yeah yeah.

You're knitting yourself a clone and we all know it.

[Puma]

For the record, I don't KNOW that that dude was a sock puppet for the other dude, so that's why me banning him on an educated guess probably IS a BIT much.

-Brian

I don't care, I still want to thank you.

[Paul McEnery]

Hitman Homer



Circular sock-puppets FTW.

Wait a sec.

Aren't you my sock-puppet?

[Ray R.]

Wait a sec.

Aren't you my sock-puppet?

I thought darkhamaru was your sock-puppet.

There's no way a REAL girl would talk to you.

[Paul McEnery]

I thought darkhamaru was your sock-puppet.

There's no way a REAL girl would talk to you.

And you think your divorce is tough. There's no breaking up with your own self.

[i_mmmchocolate]

Been there, done that, and I've been remarkably lucky.
I don't know what to tell you. Join the Peace Corps. Help people in less fortunate areas of the world.



Christ, I sound like my mother.

[Tadhg]

Wait a sec.

Aren't you my sock-puppet?

I used to be.

[i_mmmchocolate]

Anyone else have BBC America?

[nervmeister]

I used to be.Now you simply get walked on by him, like a normal sock.

[Paul McEnery]

I used to be.

*runs screaming into the last 30 pages and a strangely unsatisfying ending*

[Paul McEnery]

Anyone else have BBC America?

I find there are other ways.

What's on?

[Tadhg]

I find there are other ways.

What's on?

They're starting to air your favorite show, Torchwood.

[Chris Nowlin]

I think I read Flowers for Algernon in the 8th grade.

It had scenes sexual in nature more than once.

I shouldn't have been allowed to read that at such an impressionable age.


In other news, the Golden Compass movie is approaching. Given the uproar over Harry Potter, why is nobody burning these books yet? It deals rather explicitly with the theme that maybe the human nature Christian churches seek to repress isn't actually evil. But, even worse, it has witches and talking bears! Devil's work, that.

I don't think that should be in theatres or in libraries. Where do I sign up for the protests? I've heard nothing. Why won't anybody think of the children?

Think of the children!

[Puma]

http://icanhascheezburger.files.wordpress.com/2007/08/who-brot-dis-into-mah-house.jpg

[nervmeister]

Think of the children!I do. I think of them as little bastards who scream alot in public and need to have their faces slammed in a book to keep them busy and out of trouble.

[Pól Rua]

Yeah yeah.

You're knitting yourself a clone and we all know it.

He can sit at my work and look busy while I'm out waterskiing.

[i_mmmchocolate]

I find there are other ways.

What's on?
A few old re-runs, a few crime dramas, new sitcoms, BBC World News, etc. I only watch it re-runs of How clean is your house?

[Jeff Brady]

I don't know what to tell you. Join the Peace Corps. Help people in less fortunate areas of the world.

The goal is to get me less depressed, not more.

Christ, I sound like my mother.

Never a good sign.

[i_mmmchocolate]

The goal is to get me less depressed, not more.
Actually, no. Helping people less fortunate than yourself, making a difference no matter how small, makes you feel good.

[Chris Nowlin]

Lena's mother is very different from mine. Hers apparently suggests joining the Peace Corps.

Mine suggests I get around to watching the last season of Angel

[Tadhg]

Geek Squad commercials make me much angrier than they should.

[nervmeister]

Geek Squad commercials make me much angrier than they should.Sorry for asking, but why at all? :confused:

[i_mmmchocolate]

I've never seen a Geek Squad commercial, but I see their employees all over the place.

[darkhanamaru]

I thought darkhamaru was your sock-puppet.

There's no way a REAL girl would talk to you.

um...hmmmmm.....um


never mind.

[i_mmmchocolate]

Zzzzzzzz...


'night.

[Jeff Brady]

Actually, no. Helping people less fortunate than yourself, making a difference no matter how small, makes you feel good.

I'm taking a break from helping people; it's time to work on myself.

[Paul McEnery]

I think I read Flowers for Algernon in the 8th grade.

It had scenes sexual in nature more than once.

I shouldn't have been allowed to read that at such an impressionable age.

It's a wonder they let you read Spider-Man even now.


In other news, the Golden Compass movie is approaching. Given the uproar over Harry Potter, why is nobody burning these books yet? !

The words are too big.

[Pól Rua]

Geek Squad commercials make me much angrier than they should.

Lalalalala... something about fire... lalalala...

[Paul McEnery]

um...hmmmmm.....um


never mind.

Last time i try ventriloquism with a muffin in my gob.

[nervmeister]

I'm taking a break from helping people.Why take a break when you could take advantage of helping people. Make them owe you favors like any good mafioso would.

[Paul McEnery]

Lena's mother is very different from mine. Hers apparently suggests joining the Peace Corps.

Mine suggests I get around to watching the last season of Angel

Heh.

Mine wants to know if I've seen Heroes yet.

[Merey]

Anyone else have BBC America?

Yes, it's one of the random cable channels I get with my stripped-down digital cable. I don't get channels like Bravo, IFC, Sundance and FX, but I do get BBC America, Comedy Central, G4, ESPN News (but not the other ESPN channels, hooray!) and TMC.

I think I read Flowers for Algernon in the 8th grade.



In other news, the Golden Compass movie is approaching. Given the uproar over Harry Potter, why is nobody burning these books yet? It deals rather explicitly with the theme that maybe the human nature Christian churches seek to repress isn't actually evil. But, even worse, it has witches and talking bears! Devil's work, that.

I don't think that should be in theatres or in libraries. Where do I sign up for the protests? I've heard nothing. Why won't anybody think of the children?

Think of the children!

Good question. I think the series still has cult status here in the U.S., for now it's under the book burners' radar. But I'm sure that will change when the movie comes out.

[Paul McEnery]

The goal is to get me less depressed, not more.



Dangerous advice for youuuuuuuuu.

Lovely little British sitcom called Peepshow.

It will either leave you thinking "at least I'm not them" or "oh my god, I might be them, am I, am I, oh christ, i am, aren't I".

Take your courage in both hands and find out for yourself.

[Chris Nowlin]

Zzzzzzzz...


'night.

I bored Lena too much, again


Le sigh

[Tadhg]

I love String cheese that's extra stringy.

[darkhanamaru]

Last time i try ventriloquism with a muffin in my gob.

you need more protein in that gob

[Paul McEnery]

I love String cheese that's extra stringy.

I love chicken when it's wingy.

[darkhanamaru]

I love String cheese that's extra stringy.

i love sex in a dinghy

[Tadhg]

i love sex in a dinghy

doesn't the mast get in the way?

[Tadhg]

I love chicken when it's wingy.

As long as it isn't boneless. That's an affront to your god.

[darkhanamaru]

doesn't the mast get in the way?

the mast is not a bug; it is a feature!

[Paul McEnery]

I hate wasps because they're sting-y.

[Paul McEnery]

doesn't the mast get in the way?

Only if it's boneless! Hah!

[Paul McEnery]

My telephone is dingalingy!

[Merey]

Putting antibiotic gunk directly into your cat's eye is not fun.

[Tadhg]

I like Ali-G because he's blingy.

[Paul McEnery]

The president is far too kingy.

[Tadhg]

Paul's boogers are far too flingy.

[Paul McEnery]

My yoga moves are cunnalingi.

[Athena Bast]

It's raining and blowing so much outside you'd think I just moved to New York.

[Ronald Bryan]

I wish it was raining and blowing outside. Then again, it's a chilly 85 right now.

[Paul McEnery]

I wish it was raining and blowing outside. Then again, it's a chilly 85 right now.

When it rains and blows, my pong isn't pingy.

[Athena Bast]

The best way to describe our summer is rainy and blowy. Mostly rainy.

[Athena Bast]

When it rains and blows, my pong isn't pingy.

You pong hasn't been pingy for a while now hasn't it?

[Puma]

just talked to my Dad, he and his wife are heading off to Hawaii next week (and he can write it off as a business expense) and then Paris for three days followed by a tour of Italy. Not bad for a 71 year old.

[Athena Bast]

just talked to my Dad, he and his wife are heading off to Hawaii next week (and he can write it off as a business expense) and then Paris for three days followed by a tour of Italy. Not bad for a 71 year old.

Dayum Skippay

[Athena Bast]

Apparently we've gone from the fastest Rita's to the slowest.

[Jeff Brady]

Putting antibiotic gunk directly into your cat's eye is not fun.

Ooh, sounds like a scratchy-bitey good time.

[Puma]

everyone is still recovering from last week's posting frenzy.

[Ronald Bryan]

Apparently we've gone from the fastest Rita's to the slowest.
I've seen far slower.

[i_mmmchocolate]

Signature Bunny is back!

[Tadhg]

Hooray for signature bunny!

[Athena Bast]

OMG how you do that?

I didn't think we could have images at CBR

[Ronald Bryan]

I'm frightened.

[Athena Bast]

The BF is gonna have words with the super in the morning do the frequent visits of Mary Jane every night this week. This is day number 9.

[i_mmmchocolate]

We aren't allowed to have images in our signatures.

What you saw was a figment of your imagination.

[Ronald Bryan]

The BF is gonna have words with the super in the morning do the frequent visits of Mary Jane every night this week. This is day number 9.
But what will Peter Parker do now when he's not out webswinging?

[Chris Nowlin]

We aren't allowed to have images in our signatures.

What you saw was a figment of your imagination.

I don't see it

[i_mmmchocolate]

I don't see it
Exactly.
_

[Ronald Bryan]

We aren't allowed to have images in our signatures.

What you saw was a figment of your imagination.
heh heh heh

[Puma]

well, that bites.

[Ronald Bryan]

Exactly.
_
You keep editing! Evil!

[Athena Bast]

But what will Peter Parker do now when he's not out webswinging?

Felicia Hardy?

[i_mmmchocolate]

I didn't edit that!

It's been a weird day.

[Chris Nowlin]

I didn't edit that!

It's been a weird day.

Me too.

I did a lot of work and am now tired and sweaty.

And I don't think I'm done working yet

[Ronald Bryan]

I didn't edit that!

It's been a weird day.
No, you kept editing the previous post. Because you're the devil.

[Athena Bast]

Me too.

I did a lot of work and am now tired and sweaty.

And I don't think I'm done working yet

Math makes you sweaty? :eek:

[Chris Nowlin]

Math makes you sweaty? :eek:

Teaching it does.

Walking home in warm-hot weather with my laptop and book adds a bit.

[Athena Bast]

Teaching it does.

Walking home in warm-hot weather with my laptop and book adds a bit.

Okay.. that's a better image.

[Chris Nowlin]

Okay.. that's a better image.

Woo hoo!

I finally make a good image

[Athena Bast]

Flash flood rain has subsided for the moment.

[Athena Bast]

Woo hoo!

I finally make a good image


Nah... I can't crush your spirit tonight.

[Chris Nowlin]

Nah... I can't crush your spirit tonight.

Woo hoo!

I don't get my spirit crushed!

[Chris Nowlin]

Much as I like Aragorn, a too-serious avatar like that doesn't fit with my self-image.

I should stick with my Coke polar bear

[nervmeister]

Woo hoo!

I don't get my spirit crushed!I dont feel like crushing your spirit either. Rather, I feel like disecting it. :evilsmile

[nervmeister]

Much as I like Aragorn, a too-serious avatar like that doesn't fit with my self-image.

I should stick with my Coke polar bearYeah. What the hell were you thinking?

[Ronald Bryan]

Much as I like Aragorn, a too-serious avatar like that doesn't fit with my self-image.

I should stick with my Coke polar bear
He'll never be President, anyway.

[Chris Nowlin]

He'll never be President, anyway.

Oddly enough, the polar bear stands a better chance.

[Athena Bast]

Much as I like Aragorn, a too-serious avatar like that doesn't fit with my self-image.

I should stick with my Coke polar bear

Maybe a Merry or Pippin avy?

[Chris Nowlin]

Maybe a Merry or Pippin avy?

More me; less my choice for president.

http://imagecache2.allposters.com/images/pic/ADVG/557~Merry-Pippin-Posters.jpg

[nervmeister]

Maybe a Merry or Pippin avy?As cool as those leprechauns are, I think coke can do better.

[Athena Bast]

Oh this that avatar contest thingy?

[Chris Nowlin]

Oh this that avatar contest thingy?

Yup yup.

We of the ever-changing avatars.

As opposed to you, who I've come to identify with your avatar

[Athena Bast]

http://www.lilformers.com/goodavatars.php

Maybe sumptin dere?

[Athena Bast]

Yup yup.

We of the ever-changing avatars.

As opposed to you, who I've come to identify with your avatar

I loves me Harley. I couldn't ever change her I don't think.

[Ronald Bryan]

Yeah, I wonder why the cops don't go after Harley Quinn when they're doing pot busts next door.

[Jeff Brady]

Has Ed removed the Beast from his avatar?

[Athena Bast]

It's the naughty next innocent voice.

Plus, unless it's domestic violence or fires no one comes out this way.

[Athena Bast]

Has Ed removed the Beast from his avatar?

Last I saw... no.:(

[Ronald Bryan]

http://www.lilformers.com/goodavatars.php

Maybe sumptin dere?
They're so cute.

[Chris Nowlin]

Has Ed removed the Beast from his avatar?

Not last time I checked.

[Chris Nowlin]

I actually find it kind of hot.

I can only hope to be that hairy one day

[Athena Bast]

They're so cute.

Don't let Megatron hear you say that

[darkhanamaru]

why would you aspire to that?

[Ronald Bryan]

Because it's Joe Rice!

[Pól Rua]

Dangerous advice for youuuuuuuuu.

Lovely little British sitcom called Peepshow.

It will either leave you thinking "at least I'm not them" or "oh my god, I might be them, am I, am I, oh christ, i am, aren't I".

Take your courage in both hands and find out for yourself.

I watched an episode once.
I'm them. :(

Fuck.

[darkhanamaru]

Because it's Joe Rice!

couldn't one aspire to being joe rice with a bottle of bourbon instead?

[Pól Rua]

just talked to my Dad, he and his wife are heading off to Hawaii next week (and he can write it off as a business expense) and then Paris for three days followed by a tour of Italy. Not bad for a 71 year old.

Awesome! Good show for them!

[Michael P]

I spend a couple hours playing with a dog, and suddenly everything's wonderful again.

Man, I needed that.

[Athena Bast]

I watched an episode once.
I'm them. :(

Fuck.

Munkee!! *hugs*

[Pól Rua]

Munkee!! *hugs*

'Ello.

I'm s'posed a be workin'.
ssshh!

[Athena Bast]

'Ello.

I'm s'posed a be workin'.
ssshh!

I wonts tells a soul;)

[Chris Nowlin]

I was gonna make a burger, but had no buns.

Then I noticed my roommate's buns.

But they're not what I'm used to. Should I try something new? And see how the beef tastes with my roommate's buns?

Or just toast waffles?

[Athena Bast]

I was gonna make a burger, but had no buns.

Then I noticed my roommate's buns.

But they're not what I'm used to. Should I try something new? And see how the beef tastes with my roommate's buns?

Or just toast waffles?

Okay.. that brought a disturbing visual

[Chris Nowlin]

Okay.. that brought a disturbing visual

The waffles, the beef, or the buns?

By the way, I decided to just go with his buns. I'm desperate at the moment, and he's easy-going

[Athena Bast]

The waffles, the beef, or the buns?

By the way, I decided to just go with his buns. I'm desperate at the moment, and he's easy-going

The buns... and the beef.. and the oh dear

[Pól Rua]

I wonts tells a soul;)

Woohoo!
I yam neenja!

[Pól Rua]

I was gonna make a burger, but had no buns.

Then I noticed my roommate's buns.

But they're not what I'm used to. Should I try something new? And see how the beef tastes with my roommate's buns?

Or just toast waffles?

How are your roommate's buns? Firm, yet yielding? Fluffy? Light?
How about shape, texture...?
I'd suggest that if you were going to experiment with beef, it should be with buns that are going to yield the best outcome.

[Pól Rua]

The waffles, the beef, or the buns?

By the way, I decided to just go with his buns. I'm desperate at the moment, and he's easy-going

Damn, always nice to have an easygoing roommate who lets you have access to his buns.

[Chris Nowlin]

How are your roommate's buns? Firm, yet yielding? Fluffy? Light?
How about shape, texture...?
I'd suggest that if you were going to experiment with beef, it should be with buns that are going to yield the best outcome.

Well, I'm using my own beef, so no experimenting there.

They're round, and firm after toasting. They're honey wheat flavoured

[Chris Nowlin]

Well, now that dinner's done with, we're going to sit down to a quiet evening of Godather III.

[Jeff Brady]

I spend a couple hours playing with a dog, and suddenly everything's wonderful again.

Man, I needed that.

Where can I get in on that action?

[Michael P]

Where can I get in on that action?

Go to Bryant Park and hope somebody brings their dog.

[Athena Bast]

Wheee...

gonna get some new free secret books tomorrow...

catch ya later boys

[Pól Rua]

Wheee...

gonna get some new free secret books tomorrow...

catch ya later boys

free secret books.
cooooool...

[ragnarok_2012]

Oops.

Five minutes into the Rifftrax for Star Trek V, I accidentally started the commentary track over.

[Kid Omega]

I have updated my webcomics (http://www.lukewarmtales.blogspot.com).

Everyone go make comments. These tuetonic myths are a sticky wicket to untangle!

[morna]

what's this I hear about free secret books?

[Jeff Brady]

I have updated my webcomics (http://www.lukewarmtales.blogspot.com).

Everyone go make comments. These tuetonic myths are a sticky wicket to untangle!

Filthy!

Fuck, I haven't finished my drawing of Bjorn!

[Adam West]

what's this I hear about free secret books?
What secret book?

meh, I'm soo behind on all this e-secret on CBR

[Adam West]

Why is it so quite here today?

[Deathstroke]

I watched the Robin Williams movie Man of the Year a couple days ago. I thought it turned out pretty good. Had some laugh out loud moments as well as some decent drama scenes. I know he's made a lot of crappy films lately, but I think this one turned out good.

I watched 300 last night. I liked it. It's not a GREAT movie, but I don't think it is as bad as others have said. Certainly better than Sin City.

[Agent Helix]

300 just bored me, like an extended series of videogame cutscenes. I never really liked the book all that much, so I doubt I'm the target audience for a film version, anyway. Regardless, it left me without much enthusiasm for the Snyder-helmed Watchmen, since it seemed like he cut out even the tiny bit of characterization from 300.

[Winslow]

I've passed and will continue to pass on the movie 300.

Although I kinda liked the graphic novel. But I have fascist and racist tendencies (*insert tongue in cheek emoticon*).

[jessecuster3]

Good morning. Win, its really violent and there is a relatively gratuitous love scene in it, but I loved the movie.

[Winslow]

I have updated my webcomics (http://www.lukewarmtales.blogspot.com).

Everyone go make comments. These tuetonic myths are a sticky wicket to untangle!

It made me smile . . . but I got a little lost with all the names (I'm an old dog that has difficulty learning new tricks).

I like the panels where you cross-hatched the characters rather than just the backgrounds - for whatever that's worth. It gave them depth, and reminded me a little of Gary Larson's art (you have a similar dark humor).

Good morning. Win, its really violent and there is a relatively gratuitous love scene in it, but I loved the movie.

It's a little difficult to explain, but I have a 14 year old and an 11 year old. So I'm trying to transition my parenting from "do as I say" as a parent to "do as I do." So if I say you can't watch an R- rated movie . . they will think I am a hypocrite if I watch it.

I made an exception with my daughter with Pans Labyrinth. That's a fantastic movie.

[Typo Lad]

Holy crap, there's a stick-up-the ass continuity porner commneting on my blog today

[Ed Cunard]

I think I may keep Rice's hairy belly as my avatar forever.

[Matt Algren]

Jeez, the night crowd is kind of lost without the Pope.

[Dr. Hfuhruhurr]

I think I may keep Rice's hairy belly as my avatar forever.

This surprises no one.

[Winslow]

Holy crap, there's a stick-up-the ass continuity porner commneting on my blog today

Stop shilling your blog! (kidding :D )

I think I may keep Rice's hairy belly as my avatar forever.

I wish I liked Bears, so I could get a little thrill out of it . .alas.

Jeez, the night crowd is kind of lost without the Pope.

Heh . . .the alpha male . . .

[Matt Algren]

Holy crap, there's a stick-up-the ass continuity porner commneting on my blog today
Oh. Oh my. He's really on the moon, isn't he. I don't even know how to respond to him.

[Lone Ranger]

Good morning everyone.

How goes the battle?

[Dr. Hfuhruhurr]

Good morning everyone.

How goes the battle?

I'm off to a foreclosure sale this morning. How's that for fun?

[Typo Lad]

I shill because I love.

The Flash Gordon remake first episode is qualitativly week.

Also? Ming has hair. That's just wrong.

[Michael P]

Holy crap, there's a stick-up-the ass continuity porner commneting on my blog today

You're doing X-Men. It was bound to happen.

[Matt Algren]

My heart just died a little. Mr. Sofer works (or at least he did a couple years ago) for Jones Day.

edit: And he posts a lot on the PeterDavid.net. That explains a lot.

[Dreadstar]

YAY! Closed!

[jessecuster3]

I wish I liked Bears, so I could get a little thrill out of it . .alas.



I LOVE Bears! Well, these ones anyways:

http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/media/images/41502000/jpg/_41502080_bears_gangshowdance416.jpg

[Typo Lad]

My heart just died a little. Mr. Sofer works (or at least he did a couple years ago) for Jones Day.

edit: And he posts a lot on the PeterDavid.net. That explains a lot.
What is "Jones Day"?

[Ed Cunard]

YAY! Closed!

YAY!

...

Wait, what?

[Davideaux]

I'm watching an old John Candy & Eugene Levy movie, "Armed and Dangerous". Never seen it before. I miss that fat bastard. :(

[Matt Algren]

What is "Jones Day"?
Lawyers. (http://www.jonesday.com/Home.aspx) The company I work for has worked with them, so there's an off chance that I actually conversed with Mr. Sofer.

::shudder::

[Dreadstar]

YAY!

...

Wait, what?

My mind, obviously.

[Matt Algren]

YAY! Closed!
Huh? What's closed?

edit: Oh, I get it. Just waiting for the hammer to fall, eh?

[Ed Cunard]

My mind, obviously.

Oh, yeah. It's good that you're closed-minded, actually. It probably stems the flow of memories leaving it.

[Dreadstar]

Huh? What's closed?

edit: Oh, I get it. Just waiting for the hammer to fall, eh?

Nah, faked-out by a deleted post.

Unimportant.

MASSIVELY unimportant.

[Gilda Dent]

Holy crap, there's a stick-up-the ass continuity porner commneting on my blog today

Don't you see, he's the only one who understands things, and must explain it to all the poor hopeless ESL people reading your blog?

[Puma]

Morning people.
Heading off to the orthopedic specialist this a.m. to have my knee checked out, who knows if they can actually do anything.
Spider-man is a bit of a gossip there with Jean.

[Matt Algren]

Nah, faked-out by a deleted post.

Unimportant.

MASSIVELY unimportant.
Curses!!!

The Survivor is getting difficult. I have no idea how to vote between the top two.

[Forefinger]

I think I may keep Rice's hairy belly as my avatar forever.

Please don't. I have to fight off a wave of nausia before reading your posts.......well, now that I think of it, you might enjoy it more now that I said that, ya sadistic bastich.

[Forefinger]

I've passed and will continue to pass on the movie 300.

Although I kinda liked the graphic novel. But I have fascist and racist tendencies (*insert tongue in cheek emoticon*).

The movie was fucking awesome.

[Puma]

Nah, faked-out by a deleted post.

Unimportant.

MASSIVELY unimportant.

there's a reason I avoid political threads whenever possible.

[Ed Cunard]

Please don't. I have to fight off a wave of nausia before reading your posts.......well, now that I think of it, you might enjoy it more now that I said that, ya sadistic bastich.

Most people have to fight that off while reading my posts, regardless of avatar choice.

[Typo Lad]

Morning people.
Heading off to the orthopedic specialist this a.m. to have my knee checked out, who knows if they can actually do anything.
Spider-man is a bit of a gossip there with Jean.

Good luck with the knee Puma.

Did Michael tell you we thought of you the other day? 4x4 with a bumper stickwr that said "My cat is smarter than your honor student".

[Forefinger]

Most people have to fight that off while reading my posts, regardless of avatar choice.

You have a point there.

[Forefinger]

Good luck with the knee Puma.

Did Michael tell you we thought of you the other day? 4x4 with a bumper stickwr that said "My cat is smarter than your honor student".

I want one of those stickers but with "cat" replaced by "bunghole".

[Typo Lad]

Don't you see, he's the only one who understands things, and must explain it to all the poor hopeless ESL people reading your blog?
Heh.

How's Baby Ding?

[Lone Ranger]

I'm off to a foreclosure sale this morning. How's that for fun?

That's a bitter cup of coffee to start the day.

It looks like there will be a few foreclosure sales in the coming months.

I work at an investment firm - not too much exposure to the chaos in the credit/money market work - but boy are things every haywire right now.

[Puma]

Good luck with the knee Puma.

Did Michael tell you we thought of you the other day? 4x4 with a bumper stickwr that said "My cat is smarter than your honor student".

I like that bumper sticker! although it really only applies to Rupert, Fergus is loveable but I'm not too sure about IQ points.

[Merey]

Ooh, sounds like a scratchy-bitey good time.


Nah, she's an extremely gentle cat. She just gets a little squirmy. It's not fun because I find putting medicine gunk directly onto her eye disturbing. Also, I'm not sure it's getting better. It looks kind of better, but who knows.

[Lone Ranger]

My heart just died a little. Mr. Sofer works (or at least he did a couple years ago) for Jones Day.

edit: And he posts a lot on the PeterDavid.net. That explains a lot.


What are you guys talking about?

I am outside of the loop that is outside of the first loop.

If it's lawyer-related gossip, I am always all ears.

[Lone Ranger]

How's Baby Ding?


Actually, I prefer to call mine Giant, Virile Ding.

[Jared_Humpherys]

So Sarah and I decided that we're going to get a puppy by January to replace the puggers. This gives us ample time to mourn as well as carefully plan the breed, etc.

[Ed Cunard]

Actually, I prefer to call mine Giant, Virile Ding.

Dear Scott,

It doesn't count as a nickname if you're the only one who uses it.

Best regards,

Ed

[Typo Lad]

The new Flash Gordon is so week. Not ONCE does anyone go "Flash! Ahhhh!"

I'll give it one more try.

[Ray R.]

What are you guys talking about?

I am outside of the loop that is outside of the first loop.

If it's lawyer-related gossip, I am always all ears.

I've heard of Jones Day. :rolleyes:

[Ed Cunard]

So Sarah and I decided that we're going to get a puppy by January to replace the puggers. This gives us ample time to mourn as well as carefully plan the breed, etc.

Don't carefully plan. Just get a shelter dog.

[Ray R.]

Don't carefully plan. Just get a shelter dog.

Agreed. .........

[Typo Lad]

So Sarah and I decided that we're going to get a puppy by January to replace the puggers. This gives us ample time to mourn as well as carefully plan the breed, etc.
Collies are the bestest. Mutts with collie in them are awesome.

[Agent Helix]

Don't carefully plan. Just get a shelter dog.

Second. Look for a dog from a local shelter or rescue agency. They need homes, and they're some of the most loving animals you can find.

[Matt Algren]

What are you guys talking about?

I am outside of the loop that is outside of the first loop.

If it's lawyer-related gossip, I am always all ears.
An idiot on Typo's blog. The "Um, you guys are soooo stupid so I'll explain it to you" type.

There is some great art on Mike Wieringo's deviantART site.

http://tn3-2.deviantart.com/fs13/300W/f/2007/006/e/1/Self_Portrait_by_Wieringo.jpg

http://tn3-1.deviantart.com/fs16/300W/f/2007/133/f/0/FLYBOY_in_color_by_Wieringo.jpg

http://tn3-2.deviantart.com/fs17/300W/f/2007/156/2/8/SHAZAM___or_Captain_Marvel_by_Wieringo.jpg

The text that goes along with the last one makes me cry. It was posted June 5th.

"I did this piece as a Christmas present for Mark Waid several years back. I started working on coloring it a while ago... but never really finished it. Hopefully I'll finish the rocks one day when I've got more time."

[Jeff Brady]

I think I may keep Rice's hairy belly as my avatar forever.

No, please. I want to turn avatars back on.

[Matt Algren]

No, please. I want to turn avatars back on.
It could be worse. It could be backhair.

[Winslow]

No, please. I want to turn avatars back on.

You should never use the words "Turn" and "On" in the same sentence when referring to that avatar.

[Puma]

It could be worse. It could be backhair.


back hair would be better, no furry man nipples.

[Matt Algren]

It looks like we've successfully moved into the politics stage. Goodie! That means that the same three posters will have started most of the threads! Yippee!

It's just so disappointing.

[Dreadstar]

I think we should ALL go with Rice-hair avatars.

[Ed Cunard]

Fine. I'll change it, even if I don't like the next avatar contest.

Admittedly, it'll just be a super close-up of Rice's nipple.

[Dreadstar]

It looks like we've successfully moved into the politics stage. Goodie! That means that the same three posters will have started most of the threads! Yippee!


Just stay out of them. Don't be a Dread.

[Lone Ranger]

I've heard of Jones Day. :rolleyes:

I thought so - they're pretty big stuff, no?

Bunch of brainiacs?

[Slam_Bradley]

I'm off to a foreclosure sale this morning. How's that for fun?

Bidding? Conducting? Kibbitzing?

[thespianphryne]

I think I may keep Rice's hairy belly as my avatar forever.

That's what you said about meatcake you fickle fickle person.


-Das

[Matt Algren]

Just stay out of them. Don't be a Dread.
But then how will I know which celebrity donated to my favorite candidate and which one donated to his/her opponent? HOW WILL I FIND MY SELF WORTH? TELL ME HOW!!!

[Puma]

It looks like we've successfully moved into the politics stage. Goodie! That means that the same three posters will have started most of the threads! Yippee!

It's just so disappointing.

just means that in two weeks we will be moving once again to one of the other three topics: religion, homosexuality, race, with a possible foray into abortion rights. To all things there is a season...



gotta go, later folks.

[Ed Cunard]

That's what you said about meatcake you fickle fickle person.


-Das

The Rice Nipple was just too good an idea to pass up.

[Dreadstar]

I need the Serious Cat pic.

[Jared_Humpherys]

Don't carefully plan. Just get a shelter dog.

Second. Look for a dog from a local shelter or rescue agency. They need homes, and they're some of the most loving animals you can find.

Good point. I've been contemplating that myself.

I'll talk to Sarah about it.

[Ed Cunard]

I need the Serious Cat pic.

I thought masturbating at work was frowned upon.

[Slam_Bradley]

Nathan had his first football practice last night. He's about a head taller than anyone else on his team. And he weighs more than anyone else as well. It was fairly tough for a first practice, but he was in good shape from swimming all summer. He has a lot to learn, but he was listening to the coach very attentively. About half the team are kids he's good friends with and has gone to school with his whole life (most of his scout troop is on the team). They'll all be at the same Jr. High and High School. So far, so good.

[Ray R.]

I thought so - they're pretty big stuff, no?

Bunch of brainiacs?

Overrated.

[Puma]

I need the Serious Cat pic.

http://www.knitemare.org/cats/serious_cat.jpg

[Lone Ranger]

Overrated.

Ah... sounds like where I used to work.

http://www.blakes.com/index2.html

[Ray R.]

Ah... sounds like where I used to work.

http://www.blakes.com/index2.html

"My Connection to Canada".....I didn't know I needed one.

Looks friendlier than Jones Day, Nights and Weekends......

[Winslow]

Nathan had his first football practice last night. He's about a head taller than anyone else on his team. And he weighs more than anyone else as well. It was fairly tough for a first practice, but he was in good shape from swimming all summer. He has a lot to learn, but he was listening to the coach very attentively. About half the team are kids he's good friends with and has gone to school with his whole life (most of his scout troop is on the team). They'll all be at the same Jr. High and High School. So far, so good.

That's very cool.

My scout troop, sports teams, and school friends were almost all different people when I was a kid.

[Matt Algren]

http://icanhascheezburger.files.wordpress.com/2007/08/128288825100746250jazzhands.jpg

[Winslow]

It looks like we've successfully moved into the politics stage. Goodie! That means that the same three posters will have started most of the threads! Yippee!

It's just so disappointing.

I actually like the political threads, since I tend to get better and more informed opinions (from some posters) than the sound byte lite network news.

[Lone Ranger]

"My Connection to Canada".....I didn't know I needed one.

Looks friendlier than Jones Day, Nights and Weekends......

You certainly do need the connection - who else do you think will roll out the legal red carpet when US and European firms visit us to buy up all of our resource companies?

While billable hour targets are usually lower here than in New York (not sure the norm in DC) - in my group (Securities), anything under 2,000 was frowned upon.

That being said - the big, evil firms have their benefits. I moved offices yesterday, and I miss the good old days when I just had to ask my secretary to make on phone call and the whole thing was done smoothly over night.

I had to pack and unpack my own boxes. Oh, the humanity!

[Slam_Bradley]

That's very cool.

My scout troop, sports teams, and school friends were almost all different people when I was a kid.


We live in a really small town...roughly 3,000 people. So he's gone to school, scouts and played sports with the same kids for six years now. About 1/3 the football team are kids from the other town of about 1,500 on the west side of the county. The two combine to make up the junior high that they start at this year.

[Matt Algren]

I thought masturbating at work was frowned upon.
Hey, you put that hairy belly in your avatar and things happen. I'm only human.