RITA'S XXXVII: Habits Old and New

[Brian Cronin]

Here's RITA's.

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

Think about it as her bar.

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

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

Enjoy!

-Brian

[Forefinger]

Spoon!!!!!!!!!

[Gingold]

About time!

[StarsAndGarters]

Yay!

So NYers might be able to offer an opinion on this (http://forums.comicbookresources.com/showthread.php?t=186183) (Avengers related thread).

[SUPERECWFAN1]

We were wondering when you'd zap the last Rita's , Cronin. I heard it was the fastest Rita's to 5,000 in a long while.

[Chris Nowlin]

Oh, good. There must have been an upsurge in snark to empower him

[Chris Nowlin]

The summoning magic does work.

Guess whose name was said a few times in the last Rita's and guess who's looking at it now

[jessecuster3]

Going to see Harry Potter in a few minutes.

[Tadhg Adams]

Going to see Harry Potter in a few minutes.

Won't that be counter productive in regards to your bet?

[Chris Nowlin]

Won't that be counter productive in regards to your bet?

I thought the bet was Die Hard vs. Transformers.

[jessecuster3]

Won't that be counter productive in regards to your bet?

It isn't going to matter, HP wins.

[Ronald Bryan]

Ah, and here I thought Brian would forget Rita's until we crashed the server.

[Tages]

Afta'noon, all.

[Jeff Brady]

Afta'noon, all.

Morning, buddy.

[Michael P]

What the hell do you people want?

[Spike-X]

What the hell do you people want?
I want world peace, an end to hunger...





...an' a train set!

[ragnarok_2012]

I want world peace, an end to hunger...





...an' a train set!

I am giving you none of those things for Christmas.

[Jeff Brady]

What the hell do you people want?

To finish my breakfast without answering stupid questions.

[Ronald Bryan]

What should I get from the grocery store?

[Deathstroke]

Greetings all!

Today was the pizza party for my girls basketball team, the Shock. As you know we were celebrating our 9-0 championship winning season.

All but one of the girls showed up to feast on the pizza and soda. For whatever reason, Jocelyn didn't show up. I'll have to mail her stuff to her. After powering through 4 large pizzas they all played some video games and then it was time to give out the goodies.

Two of the kids gave everyone a team photo from championship day. I also gave them the team photo we took before our last regular season game. We toasted the season where I told them they made me proud to be their coach and that I hoped to get them back next summer if I didn't get a team in the winter. Then I went to pass out the Shock championship hats. I told the girls that my boys teams had six of these title hats and it was a great thrill for me to present them with the very first Shock hats.

I told Cathryn again that if she made the freshman team in high school that I'd come see her play. Heather's mom told me that Heather had a renewed appreciation for basketball after playing for me. Michaela brought a card that all the girls signed to give to me (along with a Dunkin Donuts gift card, which will come in handy in the mornings before work).

All in all a good time was had by all, the parents were very complimentary to me for the season and the party.

One of my players from last year's team came into the pizza place. She saw that my team was there and the hats. She said, "Your team WON?" I told her yes, we went 9-0 and won the title. She said "No Way!" in a sarcastic manner. She didn't believe me! Oh well, the girls on the team know we won and that's what matters.

I'm really going to miss this team. They were really something special.

Now I'm officially done with the summer league. Thanks for reading and see you in a couple of months.

DS

[Deathstroke]

What the hell do you people want?

Chicks and beer. Well...forget the beer, just give me extra chicks.

:D

[i_mmmchocolate]

What should I get from the grocery store?
Butter, cheese, eggs, juice, milk, yogurt, bread, pasta, potatoes, etc...

And bacon. Lots of it.

[Ronald Bryan]

Butter, cheese, eggs, juice, milk, yogurt, bread, pasta, potatoes, etc...

And bacon. Lots of it.
Mmm, etc...

[Typo Lad]

What the hell do you people want?
To get my family to leave the house.

[i_mmmchocolate]

You can't live without etc. It's the yummiest.

[Typo Lad]

I found another box of comics to sort through. Gha.

[Chris Nowlin]

I found another box of comics to sort through. Gha.

Anything I need in there?

[Typo Lad]

Anything I need in there?
I dunno. What do you need again?

It's mostly DC.

I knew a bunch of this was missing. I must have wigged out at Michael a few times about how I was missing a couple huindred bucks worth of comics.

[Ronald Bryan]

I found another box of comics to sort through. Gha.
I hate sorting comics.

[Dan Apodaca]

I hate sorting comics.

I'm sorta hating comics.

[Puma]

afternoon people.

[Ronald Bryan]

I'm sorta hating comics.
But the yearly issue of Queen and Country came out sometime in the last month! Although, it looks like Rucka is going to take next year off from the book.

[Athena Bast]

I found another box of comics to sort through. Gha.

LMAO... are you sure you want them to leave now?

[Michael P]

I dunno. What do you need again?

It's mostly DC.

I knew a bunch of this was missing. I must have wigged out at Michael a few times about how I was missing a couple huindred bucks worth of comics.

You did. I'd say I'm glad you found it, but I don't really care.

In other news, I'm about ready to sell my body for rent.

[Chris Nowlin]

You did. I'd say I'm glad you found it, but I don't really care.

In other news, I'm about ready to sell my body for rent.

Yeah, your comics are probably worth more

[Ronald Bryan]

Aw, Michael now hates Typo. Happy now, Typo? Happy?

[ragnarok_2012]

You did. I'd say I'm glad you found it, but I don't really care.

In other news, I'm about ready to sell my body for rent.

You'd make more money as a pimp.

I don't mean that in an insulting, you'd-never-get-a-woman-to-pay-for-sex-with -you sort of way.

Just saying that the pimp is the one who really makes the money.

And you could dress like the Joker.

[Ronald Bryan]

You'd make more money as a pimp.

I don't mean that in an insulting, you'd-never-get-a-woman-to-pay-for-sex-with -you sort of way.

Just saying that the pimp is the one who really makes the money.

And you could dress like the Joker.
Who said selling his body for sex?

[ragnarok_2012]

Who said selling his body for sex?

I guess I jumped to conclusions.

Also, I was excited by the possibility that he might change his username from Michael P to Michael Pimp.

[Matt Algren]

In other news, I'm about ready to sell my body for rent.Thanks, but I hear the neighbors are intolerable.

[SUPERECWFAN1]

I dunno. What do you need again?

It's mostly DC.

I knew a bunch of this was missing. I must have wigged out at Michael a few times about how I was missing a couple huindred bucks worth of comics.

You gonna list em on Stashmycomics Typo ? Because I enjoy looking at CBR Members collections on there.

[Chris Nowlin]

You gonna list em on Stashmycomics Typo ? Because I enjoy looking at CBR Members collections on there.

I wonder if I'll ever finish doing that. Got through about 30% of my collection, then got distracted

[Chris Nowlin]

Notably, I'm yet to pay this month's rent.

As I'm unable to at the moment.

[i_mmmchocolate]

I spent maybe 2-3 hours cleaning my room. During that final week of summer session, it looked like a trainwreck.

[Chris Nowlin]

I spent maybe 2-3 hours cleaning my room. During that final week of summer session, it looked like a trainwreck.

Mine looks like a trainwreck now, in the second week of summer session.

I suspect this will continue for the next 5 weeks, and then the next few years

[SUPERECWFAN1]

Notably, I'm yet to pay this month's rent.

As I'm unable to at the moment.

Have you pulled the old , well my paycheck is late ...and I swear its gonna be paid later this week excuse ?

[i_mmmchocolate]

Here are the after photos.
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y150/lena212/towardshallway.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y150/lena212/bed.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y150/lena212/leftside.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y150/lena212/closet.jpg

I really should get different curtains, but they're the only ones at the moment that block out all of the morning light.

Next chore is laundry, but I can't do that until the washing machine is fixed, in a few days. Booooo.

[Chris Nowlin]

Have you pulled the old , well my paycheck is late ...and I swear its gonna be paid later this week excuse ?

Not exactly. My roommate has paid the rent. I just need to pay him.

And the paycheck's not late. I get less of them over the summer and they come at odd times. I think it comes this Thursday or something.

That's the trick I pulled.

[Chris Nowlin]

I like the bookcase with comics, Lena.

But we wanted to see before photos

[i_mmmchocolate]

But we wanted to see before photos
It was like a paper factory exploded in my room, basically...

[SUPERECWFAN1]

Here are the after photos.
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y150/lena212/towardshallway.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y150/lena212/bed.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y150/lena212/leftside.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y150/lena212/closet.jpg

I really should get different curtains, but they're the only ones at the moment that block out all of the morning light.

Next chore is laundry, but I can't do that until the washing machine is fixed, in a few days. Bleah.

Damn thats nice. I have to give the ladies credit for being able to be cleaner than me. I suppose its the fact that by the time I get off work I feel like crashing and I only clean my room and all...at the last possible second.

[Athena Bast]

Wow... a bed.. that's not just a mattress on the floor... I envy you.

I remember having a bed.

[i_mmmchocolate]

There are only two shelves of TPBs and indie comics.

[zombie]

I hate people who place their garbage on the ground next to a garbage can, or right on the rim of the garbage can, rather than actually in the can. Why can't they move the garbage the extra couple inches and place it in the can?!

[i_mmmchocolate]

Oh, once I move out I'll try to get some decorating sense. I hate those curtains and the paint color. It's alright for now.

[Athena Bast]

Damn thats nice. I have to give the ladies credit for being able to be cleaner than me. I suppose its the fact that by the time I get off work I feel like crashing and I only clean my room and all...at the last possible second.

Heh.. I am so not tidy. Unless it's work or a public place.. otherwise I'm the total opposite.

[i_mmmchocolate]

Wow... a bed.. that's not just a mattress on the floor... I envy you.

I remember having a bed.
It's the most comfortable bed I've ever slept on-- I got it a few years ago.

[tricksterpup]

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

[Athena Bast]

It's the most comfortable bed I've ever slept on-- I got it a few years ago.

I had a bed.. then someone moved in.

I want a bed again. My knees and back will be so much more happier.

[i_mmmchocolate]

I need to get a frame that'll match the bookcases and dresser- that won't be for at least another year.

[i_mmmchocolate]

Judging by that photo, I also need to get new sheets. I still use the same stuff I used in college for a twin bed.

[SUPERECWFAN1]

Not exactly. My roommate has paid the rent. I just need to pay him.

And the paycheck's not late. I get less of them over the summer and they come at odd times. I think it comes this Thursday or something.

That's the trick I pulled.

My favorite excuse is this one....

If I'm late paying rent I'll usually tell the guy that he'll be paid Monday. Of course if I'm trying to get the money raked up and he asks ...well I never promised what Monday it would be on...;)

[SUPERECWFAN1]

Heh.. I am so not tidy. Unless it's work or a public place.. otherwise I'm the total opposite.

Us messy people deserve our own country. Where we can toss dirty shirts over a chair with the promise...it'll be washed someday...:p

[Ronald Bryan]

I need to clean. But no one ever sees my place so I don't care.I need a two month vacation.

[Ronald Bryan]

At least I pay my rent on time every month.

[Athena Bast]

Us messy people deserve our own country. Where we can toss dirty shirts over a chair with the promise...it'll be washed someday...:p

I don't think I'd be half as messy as I am if for the last 2 years I didn't have to get undressed in complete darkness because my boyfriend has been in for 3 hours before me.

Also... I've noticed all my stuff is near doors. My bureau.. my computer... my CDs and DVDs....hmmm

[Chris Nowlin]

I had a bed.. then someone moved in.

I want a bed again. My knees and back will be so much more happier.

I had a bed.

Then it broke.

I have a mattress now

[Ronald Bryan]

I have a perfectly good bed that usually stays empty because I would rather just pass out on the couch watching TV.

[Athena Bast]

Gawd... I'm sweaty for no good reason. Well, it's more like I've developed this slimy sheen.

I hate having the fan on me because I feel like a dog with its head out the car window.

[i_mmmchocolate]

I'm a bit organized. I have four plastic bins under my bed, and storage bins in my closet.

If I do have a mess in my room, it's usually a lot of papers from my classes or clothes.

[Matt Algren]

Gawd... I'm sweaty for no good reason. Well, it's more like I've developed this slimy sheen.

I hate having the fan on me because I feel like a dog with its head out the car window.
http://icanhascheezburger.files.wordpress.com/2007/07/luke-i-is-ur-fathur.jpg

[Ronald Bryan]

My mess in my apartment tends to come from empty water bottles and coke cans all over the place. And then every few Sundays I throw it all away, clean up, am happy, and then start all over again.

[Jeff Brady]

Here are the after photos.
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y150/lena212/towardshallway.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y150/lena212/bed.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y150/lena212/leftside.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y150/lena212/closet.jpg

I really should get different curtains, but they're the only ones at the moment that block out all of the morning light.

Next chore is laundry, but I can't do that until the washing machine is fixed, in a few days. Booooo.

Your room is boring.

[Athena Bast]

The pyramid of coke caps is starting to grow again... must go to icoke.

[i_mmmchocolate]

Your room is boring.
I don't have anything on the walls because I honestly don't feel like it's my room room. That's why I haven't personalized it. I have a lot of neat stuff I'd put out in display in my own place.

[Athena Bast]

Which is more damaging.... phosphoric acid or citric acid?

I'm trying to drink more water (albeit the flavoured water) and every time there's always someone saying that the citric acid in the water is more harmful than the phosphoric acid in soda.

[Thorlief]

I hate having the fan on me because I feel like a dog with its head out the car window.

how would you know how a dog feels when its head is out the car window?

I need to clean my keyboard. I shaken it upside down just for fun and you wouldnt believe the things popping out

two words: penis hair

[Jeff Brady]

Which is more damaging.... phosphoric acid or citric acid?

I'm trying to drink more water (albeit the flavoured water) and every time there's always someone saying that the citric acid in the water is more harmful than the phosphoric acid in soda.

Citric acid is in man foods, an it's pretty harmless.

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

[Jeff Brady]

I don't have anything on the walls because I honestly don't feel like it's my room room. That's why I haven't personalized it. I have a lot of neat stuff I'd put out in display in my own place.

You've lived there for how many years?

how would you know how a dog feels when its head is out the car window?

I need to clean my keyboard. I shaken it upside down just for fun and you wouldnt believe the things popping out

two words: penis hair

Item #385 on the list of things we didn't need to know.

[Athena Bast]

Citric acid is in man foods, an it's pretty harmless.

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

yeah, I figured as much but I work with some highly... er, um... paranoid people.

[mgs]

Citric acid is in man foods, an it's pretty harmless.

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

the thing is...I don't know. but for some reason, a new 'kick' a lot of people and dentists have been getting on about lately is how the acid from citrus and stuff, harms and permantly has the effect of removing the enamel from your teeth and stuff.

I see how it could, in the long run, but I think this is just another health fad.

[i_mmmchocolate]

You've lived there for how many years?Heh heh, it's been nearly five years since we've moved here. I did have stuff out before, like a year or two after the move. I really prefer the minimal look, though. If anything, I really hate the color of the room more than anything else.

[Ronald Bryan]

Citric acid is in Mountain Dew. And it's totally harmless.


AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH~!

[Ronald Bryan]

the thing is...I don't know. but for some reason, a new 'kick' a lot of people and dentists have been getting on about lately is how the acid from citrus and stuff, harms and permantly has the effect of removing the enamel from your teeth and stuff.

I see how it could, in the long run, but I think this is just another health fad.
It will, if you left the citric acid sit on your teeth for days on end. Kind of like the Coke experiments where people will show how bad Coke is by leaving teeth in a glass of Coke for a month and the teeth rot away.

[Thorlief]

Item #385 on the list of things we didn't need to know.

there's also a big ass ice cream drop between Alt and X
I hope its ice cream

[Athena Bast]

the thing is...I don't know. but for some reason, a new 'kick' a lot of people and dentists have been getting on about lately is how the acid from citrus and stuff, harms and permantly has the effect of removing the enamel from your teeth and stuff.

I see how it could, in the long run, but I think this is just another health fad.

Citric acid is the new ZOMG NOT CARBS!!! health headline.

[Michael P]

It's going to be pretty funny when scurvy comes back, then.

[Ronald Bryan]

I'm saved from scurvy!

[Athena Bast]

It's going to be pretty funny when scurvy comes back, then.

With all the other preservatives in us as it is...

[K'Nort]

I'm sorta hating comics.

I was. But this week was incredibly good, so that helped my mood. Criminal. BPRD. Fables. Powers.


But the yearly issue of Queen and Country came out sometime in the last month!

Come to think of it, I haven't gotten around to reading the last two trades. I bought them, but I haven't read them. Maybe even the last three.

[Tadhg Adams]

Come to think of it, I haven't gotten around to reading the last two trades. I bought them, but I haven't read them. Maybe even the last three.

That's the boat I'm in.

[i_mmmchocolate]

I'm going to read the Fables TPB that I got a few days ago, Vol. 9, tonight. I'll probably end up re-reading 8 first.

[K'Nort]

Gus just started re-reading Fables. Like half an hour ago. He read the first three trades or so back when they were new and then stopped, so he figures he may as well start over while catching up.

[Ronald Bryan]

I was. But this week was incredibly good, so that helped my mood. Criminal. BPRD. Fables. Powers.




Come to think of it, I haven't gotten around to reading the last two trades. I bought them, but I haven't read them. Maybe even the last three.
Well, you have over two years to read them all. And you can read the books where they belong, then.

[Athena Bast]

I bought 1000 Nights of Snowfall... haven't read it yet. Been catching up on my Promethea and Ultimate Spidey.

[i_mmmchocolate]

I bought 1000 Nights of Snowfall... haven't read it yet.
There were 2-3 good stories in that one.

[Athena Bast]

There were a 2-3 good stories in that one.

It "looks" interesting.

I'm behind on my Fables. I also want to get some more of the Spider-Girl digests.

And Lone Wolf & Cub....

[Chris Nowlin]

Me like Spider-Girl

[Athena Bast]

Me like Spider-Girl

I find it to be a nice little Nelson "HA-HA!" to Peter Parker.

[Ronald Bryan]

Hey, I just found a "Knots and how to tie them" Boy Scout book.



Now, to find a woman to try this book on...

[Guapo Méndez]

Back from the beach.

[Chris Nowlin]

How was the beach?

[Guapo Méndez]

the thing is...I don't know. but for some reason, a new 'kick' a lot of people and dentists have been getting on about lately is how the acid from citrus and stuff, harms and permantly has the effect of removing the enamel from your teeth and stuff.

I see how it could, in the long run, but I think this is just another health fad.

When I was a kid I liked to cut a lemon in two, dip it in the sugar tupperware and suck it. Delicious.

I tried it once with salt too.

[Matt Algren]

How was the beach?
It was the beach. Unless there were sharks who grew legs and walked on shore eating every third sunbather, it was awesome.

[Chris Nowlin]

When I was a kid I liked to cut a lemon in two, dip it in the sugar tupperware and suck it. Delicious.

I tried it once with salt too.

I still dip lemon in salt and suck on it. Then I take a shot of half vodka/half frangelico while the lemon juice is in my mouth.

I call it a chocolate cake shot because it tastes like chocolate cake

[Michael P]

It was the beach. Unless there were sharks who grew legs and walked on shore eating every third sunbather, it was awesome.

That would actually be pretty awesome, too.

[Guapo Méndez]

How was the beach?

Fine, thanks. Weather was good, my brother took us for a ride in his Walker Bay, we had grilled hamburgers.

We were torn between returning tomorrow morning or today (beat the rush back traffic), but my nephews announced they were going back today, so we packed up and left.

[Ronald Bryan]

It was the beach. Unless there were sharks who grew legs and walked on shore eating every third sunbather, it was awesome.
How did you know that happened?

[Chris Nowlin]

It was the beach. Unless there were sharks who grew legs and walked on shore eating every third sunbather, it was awesome.

That sounds pretty fun

[Guapo Méndez]

It was the beach. Unless there were sharks who grew legs and walked on shore eating every third sunbather, it was awesome.


No sharks, but everyone and his dog owns a boat with 100 HP engine (at least) and/or a waverunner. Hard to take a swim while dodging skiers.

[Chris Nowlin]

Fine, thanks. Weather was good, my brother took us for a ride in his Walker Bay, we had grilled hamburgers.

We were torn between returning tomorrow morning or today (beat the rush back traffic), but my nephews announced they were going back today, so we packed up and left.

I met two people from Mexico on my recent travels.

One was a girl at the conference (one of two female students there; math conferences are worse than comic conventions for meeting girls).

Then the man next to me on the plane turned out to be a math professor from Mexico City.

[Matt Algren]

What happens at the beach stays at the beach.

Unless it's the crabs.

[Guapo Méndez]

"whatthehellareyoudoingatthecomputer?wedidn'treturn hometodaysoyoucouldplay!we'resupposedtowatchamovie together!getthehellbackupstairs!"

Ulp...gotta go.
Later, CBR!

[Ronald Bryan]

"whatthehellareyoudoingatthecomputer?wedidn'treturn hometodaysoyoucouldplay!we'resupposedtowatchamovie together!getthehellbackupstairs!"

Ulp...gotta go.
Later, CBR!
You're not playing. It's business related.




















Nerd business.

[Athena Bast]

Hey, I just found a "Knots and how to tie them" Boy Scout book.



Now, to find a woman to try this book on...

You would like the coffee table book "Fetish: The Art of the Teese" by Miss Dita Von Teese.

[Gingold]

http://www.theonion.com/content/news/ben_affleck_hoping_jason_bourne

[Tadhg Adams]

http://www.theonion.com/content/news/ben_affleck_hoping_jason_bourne

I don't know who I love more right now, The Onion or Ben Affleck.

[Ronald Bryan]

"How do you like them apples?" said Affleck, referring to what the sidekick could theoretically say after Bourne breaks the necks of several security guards at Fenway Park

[Deathstroke]

Gawd... I'm sweaty for no good reason. Well, it's more like I've developed this slimy sheen.

That's hot....:evilsmile

[Deathstroke]

I'm saved from scurvy!


You ate an orange?

[Ronald Bryan]

Mountain Dew has citric acid in it.

[Deathstroke]

What happens at the beach stays at the beach.

Unless it's the crabs.

The jokes are sure to come!

[Matt Algren]

I don't know who I love more right now, The Onion or Ben Affleck.
Break the tie with Mike (http://rifftrax.com/showSample.php?vidID=81) Nelson (http://www.rifftrax.com/showSample.php?vidID=44).

[Michael P]

http://www.theonion.com/content/news/ben_affleck_hoping_jason_bourne

"Best known for 2003's Daredevil." Man, that's cold.

[Tadhg Adams]

Break the tie with Mike (http://rifftrax.com/showSample.php?vidID=81) Nelson (http://www.rifftrax.com/showSample.php?vidID=44).

Holy shit! Bourne Identity rifftrax?!? Matt Algren is who I love more!

[ragnarok_2012]

Holy shit! Bourne Identity rifftrax?!? Matt Algren is who I love more!

I dearly love Rifftrax.

They've got one for 300, too.....

[Matt Algren]

Uh oh. Samurai finally broke Alex.

[Typo Lad]

Shit, I think he broke me.

[Paul McEnery]

Nobody ever listens to me.

The Poopy song is the only way to go.

[Ronald Bryan]

Uh oh. Samurai finally broke Alex.
Poor Kamandi.

[Chris Nowlin]

Uh oh. Samurai finally broke Alex.

Shit, I think he broke me.

Poor Kamandi.

I probably helped by encouraging him.

Ah, well

[Tages]

I have no idea what cactus sees in him.

[Ronald Bryan]

Has everyone named the RITAlin they appreciate and why yet?

[Jeff Brady]

Morts, do you by any chance have S02E09? The Doctor is up against Satan and a black hole, and I'd love to see the second half.

Ah, I'll have it in about six hours anyway.

Dammit.

[Chris Nowlin]

Has everyone named the RITAlin they appreciate and why yet?

I didn't know we were supposed to be doing that.

[JeffreyWKramer]

I have no idea what cactus sees in him.

I have no idea what anyone sees in him, save possibly Briaeros or however he spells his online name. Those two are peas in a particularly rotten pod.

Cactus is a pretty smart guy for the most part.

[Chris Nowlin]

Uh oh. Brian's looking at the thread now.

I'm probably in trouble

[ragnarok_2012]

I glanced at the thread after seeing so much discussion here re: it.

Wow, it sounds heated.

Brick walls make for crappy conversation.

[JeffreyWKramer]

Has everyone named the RITAlin they appreciate and why yet?

I appreciate Orc Breath, because his posts are a thousand times more entertaining than those of Samurai.

Of course, I could have randomly named a CBR member other than Orcy and been 99.99% certain of being able to say the same thing.

[Matt Algren]

I glanced at the thread after seeing so much discussion here re: it.

Wow, it sounds heated.

Brick walls make for crappy conversation.
They do not and you're stupid for saying that.

[Paul McEnery]

I probably helped by encouraging him.

Ah, well

Well yeah. You did totally enable the situation, actually.

[ragnarok_2012]

They do not and you're stupid for saying that.

But what if you had to talk to a brick wall?

Can you think of any possible situation in which a brick wall could give you adequate, much less excellent, conversation?

I mean hypothetically.

[Paul McEnery]

I have no idea what anyone sees in him, save possibly Briaeros or however he spells his online name. Those two are peas in a particularly rotten pod.

Cactus is a pretty smart guy for the most part.

Ooh. Someone just lost anime geek points.

[Paul McEnery]

But what if you had to talk to a brick wall?

Can you think of any possible situation in which a brick wall could give you adequate, much less excellent, conversation?

I mean hypothetically.

Maybe it's just cause I'm british by origin, but I always think you ought to draw a big cock and balls on a brick wall.

[JeffreyWKramer]

Ooh. Someone just lost anime geek points.

I don't think I had any to begin with. Other than select hentai, and SPEED RACER and ASTRO BOY back in the day, I've seen maybe a grand total of ten pieces of anime, tops.

I have nothing against anime, it's just not something I've gotten heavily into.

[Paul McEnery]

Has everyone named the RITAlin they appreciate and why yet?

Too bloody spoiled for choice, to be HONEST.

[ragnarok_2012]

Maybe it's just cause I'm british by origin, but I always think you ought to draw a big cock and balls on a brick wall.

Or maybe a little girl could spray paint "Bollocks."

[Paul McEnery]

Or maybe a little girl could spray paint "Bollocks."

I leave it as an exercise to the reader why it is necessary to add genitalia to a brick wall.

[Chris Nowlin]

Well yeah. You did totally enable the situation, actually.

I know. I did so intentionally, though.

Sometimes it's nice to get to the heart of matters and see how people think. I was curious

[nervmeister]

About to have my second minty Mojito.

[ragnarok_2012]

I almost PM'd Brian, but I'm sure he'll find it sooner or later....

[Jeff Brady]

Or maybe a little girl could spray paint "Bollocks."

The 5th of November is a bit aways away.

[ragnarok_2012]

Brian knows all, and sees all.

[tricksterpup]

Brian knows all, and sees all.

Sure thats why the last Rita's went past 5000.

[tricksterpup]

Uh oh. Brian's looking at the thread now.

I'm probably in trouble

I do not want to know what you have started this time.

[ragnarok_2012]

Sure thats why the last Rita's went past 5000.

Brian meant to do that.

[Ronald Bryan]

Brian didn't think Rita's would go 1,000 posts a day.

[ragnarok_2012]

I like to think that Brian was caught up in a huge, cross-message board mod event called Secret Mod War.

We will, of course, never know for sure, but I like to think that Brian did his bit to save reality.

[ragnarok_2012]

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb23/arrowette/BATFATTYmurcCOLLAGE.jpg

[Forefinger]

What the hell do you people want?

Your head on a platter.

[Forefinger]

I hate sorting comics.

I like it because I spend the majority of the time saying "hey, I haven't read this one in awhile......." and then I read it.......the whole process can take days.

[Ronald Bryan]

I like it because I spend the majority of the time saying "hey, I haven't read this one in awhile......." and then I read it.......the whole process can take days.
Better than saying "Hey, I haven't read this one."

[Chris Nowlin]

Better than saying "Hey, I haven't read this one."

I say that a lot.

[Ronald Bryan]

I say that a lot.
Then get reading!

[Chris Nowlin]

Then get reading!

I am reading



...forums

[Gilda Dent]

Wow. I just read the tail end of the diversity thread. That was interesting.

It's 2am and I'm still wired.

[Chris Nowlin]

Wow. I just read the tail end of the diversity thread. That was interesting.

It's 2am and I'm still wired.

It's 11 pm and I am as well

[Justin Davis]

Someone want to explain to me why the fuck I'm still awake?

[Chris Nowlin]

Maybe you're wired too

[Bear]

"Has the imperial magistrate reached a verdict?"

[ragnarok_2012]

Maybe you're wired too

You're misspelling the word weird. :)

[Typo Lad]

Why'd the blog thread get deleted?

[FunkyGreenJerusalem]

Why'd the blog thread get deleted?

We knew you were enjoying it.

[Deathstroke]

Someone want to explain to me why the fuck I'm still awake?

The Sandman forgot to hit your house on his nightly rounds?

[Typo Lad]

We knew you were enjoying it.
Sure. Pick on the Jew.

[Adam West]

Why'd the blog thread get deleted?

I thought it was merged?

[Winslow]

The wife and kids are at the beach visiting her rich sister-in-law at their million dollar new beach house.

I volunteered to stay home and watch the dog - that's right, I'd rather stay in my Philadelphia modest twin home than a million dollar beach house . . . my in-law nephews drive me nuts - which make me feel a little guilty - but I'd just assume avoid them for both of us. Their peace of mind and mine (kids KNOW when you don't like them).

I'm going to be a teacher, and I don't like kids with attitude. I think I'm in trouble.

[jessecuster3]

Good morning all. Winslow, yes you are in trouble. I would have been the bane of your existence when I was in school.

[Winslow]

Good morning all. Winslow, yes you are in trouble. I would have been the bane of your existence when I was in school.

Mornin' jesse

I can take everything but "spoiled arrogance" . . . er, maybe . . . . I think . . perhaps . .. I dunno.

The parents are indulgent, and set little discipline or boundaries.

[Winslow]

Wow. I just read the tail end of the diversity thread. That was interesting.

It was kind of depressing.

[Wesley Dodds]

It was kind of depressing.

Meh. Alex went all "have you no decency sir" on Samurai. I've been there.

But once you get over it you start to enjoy his constancy. Fixed as the northern star, that one.

[Ed Cunard]

I picked up that Gene Wolfe sci-fi book you nerds like so much this weekend. It came in a two-for-one deal with the second book of the series.

[HomerJay]

After what I saw this weekend, THE DARK KNIGHT will own all of our asses next summer.

[Dreadstar]

My ass isn't for sell.

Today.

[Winslow]

Meh. Alex went all "have you no decency sir" on Samurai. I've been there.

But once you get over it you start to enjoy his constancy. Fixed as the northern star, that one.

That wasn't why I got depressed . . . .

But I probably shouldn't have brought it up, since I don't want to talk about it.

Sometimes that McEnery guys is right about my faith, and it bugs me. ;) :D

[jessecuster3]

I picked up that Gene Wolfe sci-fi book you nerds like so much this weekend. It came in a two-for-one deal with the second book of the series.

I got the same one. I have to finish Reading Comics first, however.

[Matt Algren]

Why'd the blog thread get deleted?

Adam's right. It got merged (http://forums.comicbookresources.com/showthread.php?t=107558).

[Dreadstar]

Sometimes that McEnery guys is right about my faith, and it bugs me.

Your personal faith, or your Faith (general)?

[Winslow]

Your personal faith, or your Faith (general)?

Not my personal faith, but the political expression of my faith's traditions (due to its philosophical underpinnings).

If that makes sense

[HomerJay]

My ass isn't for sell.

Today.
Christopher Nolan, Christian Bale & Heath Ledger will buy it off you for pennies on the dollar next July and you'll thank them for it.

[Dr. Hfuhruhurr]

Meh. Alex went all "have you no decency sir" on Samurai. I've been there.

But once you get over it you start to enjoy his constancy. Fixed as the northern star, that one.

Constancy regardless of the facts isn't constancy. It's insanity.

[Ed Cunard]

After what I saw this weekend, THE DARK KNIGHT will own all of our asses next summer.

Probably not mine. Because I'm all elitist and snobby and shit.

Or because I didn't really geek out over BATMAN BEGINS. One of the two. Maybe both.

[Winslow]

Constancy regardless of the facts isn't constancy. It's insanity.

Says the lawyer . .heh

:p :D

[Matt Algren]

Dear Dayton Police,

Thank you for being there to handle the car accident this morning. However, if you're going to divert all of the freeway traffic through an exit that isn't made to take the load, it might be smarter to have someone at the stoplight to direct traffic rather than have someone standing there with his hands in his pockets in front of a cruiser. This might alleviate some of the congestion.

Dumbasses.

Sincerely,
Matt

[Dreadstar]

Not my personal faith, but the political expression of my faith's traditions (due to its philosophical underpinnings).

If that makes sense

It makes perfect sense, but take into consideration that Paul is addressing generalities with ideas he's carefully formulated over the decades of study/experience. The pieces fit, but they may be tailored to fit.

Nothing against Paul, mind you. I appreciate someone doing the heavy lifting on a subject I'm unwilling to touch. But I always take it at face value: Well reasoned, but perhaps leaving out a few important parts to make the case.

[Forefinger]

Howdy all. As I type my first post of the day, my son wakes up, so this is likely my last as well. Bye all.

[Matt Algren]

It makes perfect sense, but take into consideration that Paul is addressing generalities with ideas he's carefully formulated over the decades of study/experience. The pieces fit, but they may be tailored to fit.

Nothing against Paul, mind you. I appreciate someone doing the heaving lifting on a subject I'm unwilling to touch. But I always take it at face value: Well reasoned, but perhaps leaving out a few important parts to make the case.
And sometimes he gets to the right answer by accident. What is it they say about a broken clock being right twice a day?

[jessecuster3]

Dread you win. PM me with details of your winnings and where to send.


I will say Only Harry Potter beat it, not any of the other movies mentioned.

[Ed Cunard]

And sometimes he gets to the right answer by accident. What is it they say about a broken clock being right twice a day?

If you broke me, I'd be right twice as often?

Wait. No. Zero multiplied by two is still zero.

Math is hard.

[Dreadstar]

Dread you win. PM me with details of your winnings and where to send.


I will say Only Harry Potter beat it, not any of the other movies mentioned.

I only mentioned one other, and I was wrong about that one, big time.

I'll PM soon, give me a week to think over the selection.

[Matt Algren]

Math is hard.Only for girls though, or at least that's what Barbie says.

[Gingold]

Howdy all. As I type my first post of the day, my son wakes up, so this is likely my last as well. Bye all.

Wuss. I've got the kid, my school work, I'm posting and watching BSG all at once. You've got to learn to multi-task!

[Ed Cunard]

I only mentioned one other, and I was wrong about that one, big time.

I'll PM soon, give me a week to think over the selection.

You wanted that DR. STRANGE: THE OATH thing. I remember you mentioning that.

[Dreadstar]

You wanted that DR. STRANGE: THE OATH thing. I remember you mentioning that.

Already got it!

Very nice.

EDIT: I read the first volume of Rising Stars last night. Trying to figure out if it's concluded.

[Winslow]

It makes perfect sense, but take into consideration that Paul is addressing generalities with ideas he's carefully formulated over the decades of study/experience. The pieces fit, but they may be tailored to fit.

Nothing against Paul, mind you. I appreciate someone doing the heavy lifting on a subject I'm unwilling to touch. But I always take it at face value: Well reasoned, but perhaps leaving out a few important parts to make the case.

Regardless of the way modern politics is shaping up . . . I'll always have Rutherford (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samuel_Rutherford) to comfort me.

[jessecuster3]

If you broke me, I'd be right twice as often?

Wait. No. Zero multiplied by two is still zero.

Math is hard.

You are assuming there is something to break in the first place.

[Ed Cunard]

Already got it!

Very nice.

EDIT: I read the first volume of Rising Stars last night. Trying to figure out if it's concluded.

I liked it a lot. Strange was kinda badass.

[Winslow]

Wuss. I've got the kid, my school work, I'm posting and watching BSG all at once. You've got to learn to multi-task!

What class are you taking?

I have my dog, my school work, my work, I watched 3 hours of LOTR: Fellowship of the Ring yesterday, conquered in Age of Empires, and a cigar thats begging for a smoke break.

[jessecuster3]

Already got it!

Very nice.

EDIT: I read the first volume of Rising Stars last night. Trying to figure out if it's concluded.

It all goes downhill after that one. A few bright spots following, but that is all I can say.

[Matt Algren]

EDIT: I read the first volume of Rising Stars last night. Trying to figure out if it's concluded.
Wait, really? Or are you testing Ed's elitist status?

I just can't wrap my brain around someone reading Rising Stars on purpose.

[jessecuster3]

I just can't wrap my brain around someone reading Rising Stars on purpose.


You probably didn't like Midnight Nation, either.

[Ed Cunard]

Wait, really? Or are you testing Ed's elitist status?

I just can't wrap my brain around someone reading Rising Stars on purpose.

I read the first trade.

And then I either gave it away or threw it out. I forget which.

[Jared_Humpherys]

Hey everyone.

Despite this weekend's tragedy, I was able to watch "Big Trouble in Little China" yesterday. Can I keep my manhood membership card?

Also, Sarah and I managed to catch "Stardust." We really enjoyed it. Captain Shakespeare alone was worth the ticket price.

And finally, we also watched the Chiefs game. Since when did preseason coverage have the quality of friggin metro sports?

[Mac Danny]

This morning I learned an important measure of time.

This morning I learned just how long it takes a 1 armed man with a weeks worth of groceries to use the self checkout.

Yeah, it takes as long as you think.

[Dreadstar]

Wait, really? Or are you testing Ed's elitist status?

I just can't wrap my brain around someone reading Rising Stars on purpose.

I understand that sentiment, having read the first TPB. But luckily, my imagination tends to fill in the rough spots in the bad road. I just take the thing as Strayzinsky doing the sketchwork and my mind filling out the good parts. Although I really do *NOT* like where the TPB left off. Suddenly everyone's Superman. Not good.

But what can I say, I'm sincerely curious as to where it goes from here.

[jessecuster3]

And finally, we also watched the Chiefs game. Since when did preseason coverage have the quality of friggin metro sports?

The Bears were the same way, except it was a bunch of scrubs and Ditka.

[Matt Algren]

You probably didn't like Midnight Nation, either.
I did when it came out, but I re-read it recently and it really doesn't work for me. I have a feeling that's because I read it all at once instead of with the big break between issues. Or it might be that it sucked. Either one.

One thing I know for sure. The chick with the unexplained blue lips needs to go a size down on the panties.

[thespianphryne]

[...]

Despite this weekend's tragedy, I was able to watch "Big Trouble in Little China" yesterday. Can I keep my manhood membership card?
C'mon...Jack Burton! Of course you can keep your card.


Also, Sarah and I managed to catch "Stardust." We really enjoyed it. Captain Shakespeare alone was worth the ticket price.[....]
Yes, Cap'n Shakespeare was amusing.

-Das

[Lone Ranger]

Good Morning

It is a beautiful day here, I've just had a 3-day weekend and the last place I want to be is at my desk.

I shudder to think of a world without the internet.

[Matt Algren]

This morning I learned an important measure of time.

This morning I learned just how long it takes a 1 armed man with a weeks worth of groceries to use the self checkout.

Yeah, it takes as long as you think.
Somebody's keeping track of this for Howy, right? Cause this is primo material.

As for Rising Stars, I loved the 0 issue (or was it 1/2?) that was kind of a preview. There were some possibilities there, but Strazinski went with a standard superhero story with stereotypes for characters and horrible art that kills kittens.

[jessecuster3]

I did when it came out, but I re-read it recently and it really doesn't work for me. I have a feeling that's because I read it all at once instead of with the big break between issues. Or it might be that it sucked. Either one.

One thing I know for sure. The chick with the unexplained blue lips needs to go a size down on the panties.

I only read it as one big trade and also recently re-read it and I thought it was great.


I have since read Neverwhere, though and MN might not hold up as well, now.

[Royal]

There are days you wish you didn't get up in the morning.

This is one of them.

[jessecuster3]

Does it surprise anyone that as excited as I was for Transformers, I am equally un-excited for Voltron?

[Dr. Hfuhruhurr]

Says the lawyer . .heh

:p :D

I'm talking real life, not work life, where I'm paid to be insane.

Good Morning

It is a beautiful day here, I've just had a 3-day weekend and the last place I want to be is at my desk.

I shudder to think of a world without the internet.

Amen. My wife and I took the kids on a little weekend getaway. Kind of the last hurrah before school starts. Went to a couple kid museums, hung out at the hotel pool, went to see Underdog (yech, but the munchkins liked it). Fun was had by all.

[Gingold]

What class are you taking?



One on assessment, one on using brain research in the classroom. They're both independent study/mail in the coursework classes, which I hate to do, but the price is right. I hate the first one, the second one has some interesting stuff, but it's really hard to get enthused without an actual class.

[Ed Cunard]

There's a Voltron movie?

[Matt Algren]

There's a Voltron movie?
Somebody apparently gave Satan a blowjob.

[moebius]

Does it surprise anyone that as excited as I was for Transformers, I am equally un-excited for Voltron?

Little known fact: my father was one of the session musicians for the Voltron theme song. Needless to say, I was a big Voltron fan as a lad.

Hopefully, they use the original music for the movie.

[moebius]

There's a Voltron movie?

I'm just waiting for GoBots 2009. It's a Space Shuttle...that is also a Robot! WTF!

[Jared_Humpherys]

C'mon...Jack Burton! Of course you can keep your card.


I loved how the sidekick(and everyone else, for that matter) was more effective than Jack Burton at pretty much everything. Also, the anti-climactic end to the big bad was hilarious.

Overall, I put the film in the "so bad its good" category.


Yes, Cap'n Shakespeare was amusing.

-Das

The entire movie was fun, and incredibly uplifting. Just the sort of film Sarah and I needed to see.

[Ed Cunard]

Somebody apparently gave Satan a blowjob.

I don't believe in that stuff.

I mean, I'm fairly sure that if Satan existed, Satan would have a vagina.

[Dreadstar]

I don't believe in that stuff.

I mean, I'm fairly sure that if Satan existed, Satan would have a vagina.

I have proof.

Or at least I've seen the proof.

[Jared_Humpherys]

I don't believe in that stuff.

I mean, I'm fairly sure that if Satan existed, Satan would have a vagina.

A sandy one.

[Dreadstar]

Ah, PvP takes on the furries.


Again.



http://www.pvponline.com/images/3202.gif

[Lone Ranger]

Amen. My wife and I took the kids on a little weekend getaway. Kind of the last hurrah before school starts. Went to a couple kid museums, hung out at the hotel pool, went to see Underdog (yech, but the munchkins liked it). Fun was had by all.

Sounds good - we were up at my in-laws cottage north of Toronto. Had a lot of fun taking Logan in the lake for swim.

The first words out of his mouth in the morning were "Go in the lake. Go in the lake"

[jessecuster3]

There's a Voltron movie?

Its supposed to come out next year.


http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0472429/

[Dr. Hfuhruhurr]

Sounds good - we were up at my in-laws cottage north of Toronto. Had a lot of fun taking Logan in the lake for swim.

The first words out of his mouth in the morning were "Go in the lake. Go in the lake"

I was just saying to my wife as we were driving home that I never really had the desire to have a pool, but my kids lurve it so much that I'm starting to think seriously about it.

[thespianphryne]

There's a Voltron movie?

It's interesting how the wikipedia entry on Voltron is at least the same size if not larger than the entry on Thomas Jefferson.


-Das

[Royal]

And the day gets better....

ugh.

[Ed Cunard]

It's interesting how the wikipedia entry on Voltron is at least the same size if not larger than the entry on Thomas Jefferson.


-Das

I'm not sure if I love the internet or hate it.

[thespianphryne]

I'm not sure if I love the internet or hate it.

It's not the internet you hate, it's just the stupid people who inhabit it: just like I do.


-Das

[Slam_Bradley]

I was just saying to my wife as we were driving home that I never really had the desire to have a pool, but my kids lurve it so much that I'm starting to think seriously about it.


My kids would love to have a pool, especially since Nathan is on the swim team. But to make one big enough to be worth the effort it would take most of my back yard. Besides they spent roughly 2 hours a day in the water this summer anyway. Couple of little fish.

[Ed Cunard]

In their defense, Thomas Jefferson isn't the gestalt persona of a bunch of vehicles and/or lions that come together to fight space battles, I guess.

[jessecuster3]

Holy Shit! Talk about scraping the absolute bottom of the barrel (http://www.thechipmunks.com/).

[Dreadstar]

Holy Shit! Talk about scraping the absolute bottom of the barrel (http://www.thechipmunks.com/).

They're certainly getting close.

Can live action Top Cat and Tom and Jerry be far behind?

[Matt Algren]

Hey Jared, Daddy Day Camp got a positive review! But first, here are a few new quotes from new negative ones:

"Daddy Day Camp is a perfect family film for the blind and deaf."

"Make no mistake. Daddy Day Camp is no Meatballs or Addams Family Values, Heck, it is not even a Meatballs II."

"Poison ivy might be less irritating."

"A generic time-waster powered by a lazy, cynical combination of scatological kiddie humor and maudlin sentiment."

"Perhaps a productive use for Daddy Day Camp may be found among death row inmates who wish to make their final minutes feel like weeks."

And the one positive review that you wouldn't be able to tell is positive if I hadn't told you:

"Well, what did anyone expect Daddy Day Camp to be?"

[Michael P]

Holy Shit! Talk about scraping the absolute bottom of the barrel (http://www.thechipmunks.com/).

I saw the trailer in front of The Simpsons this weekend. It's every bit as terrible as that poster implies.

[Royal]

Holy Shit! Talk about scraping the absolute bottom of the barrel (http://www.thechipmunks.com/).

I can do better.

They're remaking Troll.

[jessecuster3]

They're certainly getting close.

Can live action Top Cat and Tom and Jerry be far behind?

At least with Top Cat or Tom and Jerry there is something even slightly subversive going on. This is Alvin and the Chipmunks, all they do is play 33's at 45.

[Gingold]

The Voltron movie had better be about the Lion Voltron and not the vehicle one, or my nerd rage won't be able to be contained.