RITA's XLII: For the Turnstiles

[jessecuster3]

No, Jessica and I were busy that day discussing things with Steven. Or as I call him, the 'Berg.

Oh crap, I didn't know you were with him, I had dinner with him, Marty, and Francis the other night.

[Mac Danny]

No, Jessica and I were busy that day discussing things with Steven. Or as I call him, the 'Berg.

Oh hell that's not a name drop, Anyone can talk to Steve Guttenberg! That guy would show up to the opening of a letter if you asked him.

[Puma]

My only story is that he apparently came upon some tough economic times a few years back. That hat was passed around at CBR for him.

I just reviewed my Paypal records from 2004 and apparently I sent $100 (I must have been feeling rich back then or really desperate for a COTM) vote.

I normally don't do things for 'thank yous', but there is a bare minimum that is expected when strangers reach out to help you.

He did not come close to meeting that minimum.

I believe in fact there was continued whining about not getting enough...as well as not being very gracious.

[Paul McEnery]

oh, cool. We've been getting emails with this (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XZoHlWIoCIo) and it's pissing people off.

Use those gestures, get smacked in the head with a two by four.



Oh my God. I've never seen this guy before. This is astonishing. Why is he even on the air?

[Mac Danny]

As I recall (and better gossips than me are free to correct my errors), it went something like this:

1. CBR provides Bright-Raven with some monetary aid during a rough patch.
2. Some time after, Bright-Raven makes noises about the aid having been insufficient to his liking.
3. Much later, CBR provides Tom with some monetary aid during one of his rough patches.
4. Bright-Raven responds to this with rants comprised of "Fuck you people, why aren't you giving ME money?"
5. CBR begins to ignore everything Bright-Raven says and does.

Sounds Sussicnt and accurate. I would much rather give Tom money than Bright Raven. If I want to pay that much for a tool I'll go to Home Depot.

[Jared_Humpherys]

Oh hell that's not a name drop, Anyone can talk to Steve Guttenberg! That guy would show up to the opening of a letter if you asked him.

My friend once made Steve Guttenberg a major deity in a D&D campaign.


Kevin Costner (or Cos-Nar as he called) was the church's main enemy.

I am not making this up.

[Mac Danny]

I believe in fact there was continued whining about not getting enough...as well as not being very gracious.

Man, when was this! you let your activity lapse for a year or so and WHAM you miss all the good gossip.

[Puma]

As I recall (and better gossips than me are free to correct my errors), it went something like this:

1. CBR provides Bright-Raven with some monetary aid during a rough patch.
2. Some time after, Bright-Raven makes noises about the aid having been insufficient to his liking.
3. Much later, CBR provides Tom with some monetary aid during one of his rough patches.
4. Bright-Raven responds to this with rants comprised of "Fuck you people, why aren't you giving ME money?"
5. CBR begins to ignore everything Bright-Raven says and does.

a couple of people then try and be decent and bring him to SDCC with them, he is ungrateful and hits on the wife of another CBRian.

[Lone Ranger]

As I recall (and better gossips than me are free to correct my errors), it went something like this:

1. CBR provides Bright-Raven with some monetary aid during a rough patch.
2. Some time after, Bright-Raven makes noises about the aid having been insufficient to his liking.
3. Much later, CBR provides Tom with some monetary aid during one of his rough patches.
4. Bright-Raven responds to this with rants comprised of "Fuck you people, why aren't you giving ME money?"
5. CBR begins to ignore everything Bright-Raven says and does.

Wonderful synopsis.

The sad thing is, I think I may have missed the Tom episode (I don't recall it at all - perhaps I was on a break from CBR).

I'd rather give $1,000,000 to Tom than another dime to LBR.

[Mac Danny]

My friend once made Steve Guttenberg a major deity in a D&D campaign.


Kevin Costner (or Cos-Nar as he called) was the church's main enemy.

I am not making this up.

I bet you Steve actually showed up to the games to play his part.

[Ed Cunard]

As I recall (and better gossips than me are free to correct my errors), it went something like this:

1. CBR provides Bright-Raven with some monetary aid during a rough patch.
2. Some time after, Bright-Raven makes noises about the aid having been insufficient to his liking.
3. Much later, CBR provides Tom with some monetary aid during one of his rough patches.
4. Bright-Raven responds to this with rants comprised of "Fuck you people, why aren't you giving ME money?"
5. CBR begins to ignore everything Bright-Raven says and does.

Awesome. I started at stage five because I was precocious.

[Michael P]

My friend once made Steve Guttenberg a major deity in a D&D campaign.


Kevin Costner (or Cos-Nar as he called) was the church's main enemy.

I am not making this up.

I'll bite: What was he the deity of, and what powers were bestowed upon his followers?

[Ed Cunard]

a couple of people then try and be decent and bring him to SDCC with them, he is ungrateful and hits on the wife of another CBRian.

You just can't take some nerds anywhere.

[Tadhg]

I have to go do real work soon. Suckage.

My dad left Vegas outside unsupervised and unleashed. She did a houdini, escaped the fence, and went deer hunting. I was able to find her, so all is well.

[Ed Cunard]

I'll bite: What was he the deity of, and what powers were bestowed upon his followers?

Yeah, what could those two guys do?

[Mac Danny]

I have to go do real work soon. Suckage.

My dad left Vegas outside unsupervised and unleashed. She did a houdini, escaped the fence, and went deer hunting. I was able to find her, so all is well.

She bring back any Deer?

[Jared_Humpherys]

I bet you Steve actually showed up to the games to play his part.

No, but my friend's gamer picture did have Guttenberg's face on his shield.

We also fought a Calzone golem at one point.

We drank way too much Smirnoff at those gamer sessions.

[Squirrel]

Oh hell that's not a name drop, Anyone can talk to Steve Guttenberg! That guy would show up to the opening of a letter if you asked him.

Okay, that is officially the funniest thing I've heard all week.

[howyadoin]

Didn't he stop by to say Hi during your lunch with Jessica Alba?Don't make a big deal of it, alright?

No, Jessica and I were busy that day discussing things with Steven. Or as I call him, the 'Berg.Psst. He hates it when people call him that.

3. Much later, CBR provides Tom with some monetary aid during one of his rough patches.
4. Bright-Raven responds to this with rants comprised of "Fuck you people, why aren't you giving ME money?"I could be wrong, but I think it was when people were raising money for Bill Messner-Loebs that that happened.

The reason it stands out in my memory is that he got on his "we cartoonists" high horse once again.

[Mac Danny]

Yeah, what could those two guys do?

Did the Cos-Ner have the power to take the emotion out of any piece of dialog? How about the power of the Voice over.

All Steve could do was make Johnnie 5 alive. Which was just 5-Alive fruit drink given to a kid named Johnnie.

[Ed Cunard]

Don't make a big deal of it, alright?

Psst. He hates it when people call him that.

I could be wrong, but I think it was when people were raising money for Bill Messner-Loebs that that happened.

The reason it stands out in my memory is that he got on his "we cartoonists" high horse once again.

He spelled "wee" wrong.

[Tadhg]

She bring back any Deer?

Nah, we just found her chasing four deer that were in a field.

[Jared_Humpherys]

I'll bite: What was he the deity of, and what powers were bestowed upon his followers?

I honestly never bothered to notice what domains he was granted. I think Strength was one.

As far as what he was the god of: $#!?ty acting, of which a script of "Zeus And Roxanne" was the holy scripture.

It was in the Eberron campaign, and entirely module-based.

[Mac Danny]

We drank way too much Smirnoff at those gamer sessions.

That's because you are a REAL GAMER! REAL GAMER'S Drink malted beverages when they do their REAL GAMING!

I remember playing Super Mario Bros 2 while Drinking ZIMA! cause I'm a REAL GAMER!

[Matt Algren]

a couple of people then try and be decent and bring him to SDCC with them, he is ungrateful and hits on the wife of another CBRian.
I had not heard that last part.

[Jared_Humpherys]

That's because you are a REAL GAMER! REAL GAMER'S Drink malted beverages when they do their REAL GAMING!

I remember playing Super Mario Bros 2 while Drinking ZIMA! cause I'm a REAL GAMER!

I would imagine that a REAL GAMER in Roleplaying would be considered different from a REAL GAMER in videogamers.

Enjoying both, I would imagine that they would be about equally nerdy, however.

[Guapo Méndez]

Use those gestures, get smacked in the head with a two by four.



Oh my God. I've never seen this guy before. This is astonishing. Why is he even on the air?



Dunno, but I've been giggling at his Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glenn_Beck) page.

[jessecuster3]

No, but my friend's gamer picture did have Guttenberg's face on his shield.

We also fought a Calzone golem at one point.

We drank way too much Smirnoff at those gamer sessions.

I honestly never bothered to notice what domains he was granted. I think Strength was one.

As far as what he was the god of: $#!?ty acting, of which a script of "Zeus And Roxanne" was the holy scripture.

It was in the Eberron campaign, and entirely module-based.


You can dress it up all you want, its still nerds sitting around role playing.







Yes this is a joke.

[Mac Danny]

The reason it stands out in my memory is that he got on his "we cartoonists" high horse once again.

Thing is, because he's a no talent asshole he'll probably go quite far. The world is made for No Talent Assholes.

[Mac Danny]

I would imagine that a REAL GAMER in Roleplaying would be considered different from a REAL GAMER in videogamers.

Enjoying both, I would imagine that they would be about equally nerdy, however.

Being a REAL GAMER of both Digital and analog games would I think make you a REALLY REAL GAMER!

To be a REAL GAMER in role playing you have to only care about the game and not the platform you play it on. You have to be able to play it on a table or in a stable. In a house or with a mouse. On a foot locker or with Betty Crocker.

You get the idea.

[Chris Nowlin]

That's because you are a REAL GAMER! REAL GAMER'S Drink malted beverages when they do their REAL GAMING!

I remember playing Super Mario Bros 2 while Drinking ZIMA! cause I'm a REAL GAMER!

I gave him the benefit of the doubt and assumed he didn't mean Ice.

[Ed Cunard]

Thing is, because he's a no talent asshole he'll probably go quite far. The world is made for No Talent Assholes.

He hasn't yet, and he's been plugging at it for years.

My favorite rant of his is how mainstream comics companies shouldn't use so much "hot" talent because it makes it harder for "real artists" (translated: Bright-Raven) to get gigs in the industry.

[Puma]

not if his myspace page is any indication.

somehow I see a new 'rick olney' in the future.

[Jared_Humpherys]

Being a REAL GAMER of both Digital and analog games would I think make you a REALLY REAL GAMER!

To be a REAL GAMER in role playing you have to only care about the game and not the platform you play it on. You have to be able to play it on a table or in a stable. In a house or with a mouse. On a foot locker or with Betty Crocker.

You get the idea.

Wait, wait, wait...


F&*king ZIMA?!

[Mac Danny]

Dunno, but I've been giggling at his Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glenn_Beck) page.

Wow. That is the page that shows you that Wikipedia is contributed to by real people. Wow..

[howyadoin]

He spelled "wee" wrong.Hah. That was the first thing I thought of when I actually met him in San Diego - "no wonder he's so fuckin' crabby. He's a dwarf."

Thing is, because he's a no talent asshole he'll probably go quite far. The world is made for No Talent Assholes...... with FAQ pages on their websites.

[Puma]

I had not heard that last part.

2005, first time I met him. Knew absolutely nothing about his story til the barbecue.

[Agent Helix]

Wow. And here I was just ignoring him because he's a boring, brainless twat.

[Mac Danny]

I gave him the benefit of the doubt and assumed he didn't mean Ice.

I needed an early malt beverage similar in taste to Smirnoff.

In Hell all you eat and drink are Power Bars and Zima. The devils excrement.

[Jared_Humpherys]

I gave him the benefit of the doubt and assumed he didn't mean Ice.

Some of the Smirnoff was indeed ice.

Not all, but some.

[Guapo Méndez]

2005, first time I met him. Knew absolutely nothing about his story til the barbecue.


He was in SDCC'05? I didn't meet him.

[Michael P]

I love my office.

[Mac Danny]

... with FAQ pages on their websites.

I will never get tired of that. What a douche.

[Paul McEnery]

Dunno, but I've been giggling at his Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glenn_Beck) page.

Quick bit of politics and I'm done.

The goombah that he's talking to? He's one of the two guys Bush sent to observe the Iraq election.

[Mac Danny]

He was in SDCC'05? I didn't meet him.

Did you look down?

[Jared_Humpherys]

For the longest time, I thought Bright-Raven was a well-respected comic book artist. I just couldn't figure out what his real name was, and didn't have the nerve to ask.

I fell for the hype. I am shamed.

[Mac Danny]

He hasn't yet, and he's been plugging at it for years.

My favorite rant of his is how mainstream comics companies shouldn't use so much "hot" talent because it makes it harder for "real artists" (translated: Bright-Raven) to get gigs in the industry.

He's too arogant still. You need to be a no talent asshole and a kiss ass. Those types spell SUCCESS with SUC!

[Paul McEnery]

Dunno, but I've been giggling at his Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glenn_Beck) page.

"The Glenn Beck Program is the 3rd highest-ranked national radio talk show among adults of IQ's between 25 to 54, according to Premiere Research/Arbitron.[1]"

It's juvenile, isn't it. I shouldn't laugh. It's not nice to laugh.

[Mac Danny]

For the longest time, I thought Bright-Raven was a well-respected comic book artist. I just couldn't figure out what his real name was, and didn't have the nerve to ask.

I fell for the hype. I am shamed.

Don't feel bad. It is the internet, He had to be telling the truth!

[Jared_Humpherys]

I will never get tired of that. What a douche.

Anyone have a link? I need to see this.

[Mac Danny]

Anyone have a link? I need to see this.

Looks like he took it down. Though now he has an online store. Hopefully he sells t-shirts with his picture on them.


By the way Bright Raven is his Indian name. It means Huge Tool.

[Matt Algren]

Did you look down?
I was kind of feeling bad for the guy, and still do, but I have to chuckle at this from his myspace thingie in the sidebar where you give stats and stuff.

Body type: 0' 0"

[howyadoin]

He was in SDCC'05? I didn't meet him.Nope. 2004.

[Mac Danny]

You have GOT to seee this shit.

Louis Bright-Raven is a renaissance type of guy when it comes to creativity, writing and drawing his own works for years. He has started educational clubs and been involved in both fandom and the comics industry for years now. Join us for this in depth look at where he is and what makes the man tick.

It's from TwoHeadedCat.com (http://www.twoheadedcat.com/content/article.php?articleID=28)

[Mac Danny]

2HC: Interesting, how did you end up with a honorary tribal name?

LBR: I assisted in some tribal investigations regarding criminal activities occuring on the Indian lands and the University. I'd rather not discuss the specifics of the cases. A cousin of mine also married into a somewhat prominent family in the tribe, so that factored into it as well, I'm sure.


It just goes on and on.

[Jared_Humpherys]

You have GOT to seee this shit.



It's from TwoHeadedCat.com (http://www.twoheadedcat.com/content/article.php?articleID=28)

What I really like about that interview is that it's structured like a Q&A with a popular comics pro, and then he out-and-out admits in it that he has yet to break into the industry.

2HC: How hard has it been to break into the comics industry?

LBR: Well, in terms of breaking into the larger corporate publishers; working in the "Big Leagues", it's not something I've had much luck with myself.

[Mac Danny]

What I really like about that interview is that it's structured like a Q&A with a popular comics pro, and then he out-and-out admits in the article that he has yet to break into the industry.

But that is for the best since it allows him to do the important work.

[Puma]

Nope. 2004.

I'm glad you remember.

[howyadoin]

By the way Bright Raven is his Indian name. It means Huge Tool.The name discrepancy was a factor in the big argument that eventually drove Warren Ellis away from the Come In Alone board.

It's from TwoHeadedCat.com (http://www.twoheadedcat.com/content/article.php?articleID=28)THC is Papergirl and Pulse.

[Jared_Humpherys]

But that is for the best since it allows him to do the important work.

...Yet there are no links to any actual published works that I could find.

Priceless.

[Mac Danny]

Ok according to his Myspace he likes Pitch Black AND the The Chronicals of Riddick.

Not surprising

[howyadoin]

I'm glad you remember.2005 was more fun because of the lack of misanthropic dwarves.

[Jared_Humpherys]

The name discrepancy was a factor in the big argument that eventually drove Warren Ellis away from the Come In Alone board.

THC is Papergirl and Pulse.

Oh, really? Is there a story there as well?

[Mac Danny]

The name discrepancy was a factor in the big argument that eventually drove Warren Ellis away from the Come In Alone board.

Wait.. WHAT???

THC is Papergirl and Pulse.

Wait WHAT?? Hell everyone here should have been interviewed then. I call Shenanigans!

[Matt Algren]

The name discrepancy was a factor in the big argument that eventually drove Warren Ellis away from the Come In Alone board.

THC is Papergirl and Pulse.
Would I be correct in assuming that the acronym isn't an accident? Because that's several levels of funny.

[Mac Danny]

2005 was more fun because of the lack of misanthropic dwarves.

Louis Bright-Raven's Blurbs
About me:
I'm a 35 year old white male. I'm a freelance writer / artist / editor, working primarily in the fields of science fiction, fantasy, and comics. I am a non-drinker, non-smoker, non-drug user

I can see how he'd be a lot of fun.

[howyadoin]

Oh, really? Is there a story there as well?About the first part? Yeah, Ellis called him on the phony "Indian" name bullshit, because apparently his secret identity is Bert Reinke.

Anyway, the whole thing devolved into a flamewar, Ellis walked away, and the board was essentially unmoderated for the remaining time it was up. I think by then the Warren Ellis Forum had been started.

[Jared_Humpherys]

Wait WHAT?? Hell everyone here should have been interviewed then. I call Shenanigans!

"So, Jared, how long have you been a TRUE GAMER?"

"4 EVAZ, yo!"

[howyadoin]

Louis Bright-Raven's Blurbs
About me:
I'm a 35 year old white male. I'm a freelance writer / artist / editor, working primarily in the fields of science fiction, fantasy, and comics.I like the "primarily" part.

I hope you're reading this, Bert.

[Paul McEnery]

Warren is so totally my hero.

Today's Bad Signal is particularly good.

[jessecuster3]

So wait, has he done anything since 2003? Or are these same projects still up the air?

[Mac Danny]

So wait, has he done anything since 2003? Or are these same projects still up the air?

Go here for the Skinny.

This is probably what he needed money for (http://home.earthlink.net/~britrvn/)

[Michael P]

2005 was more fun because of the lack of misanthropic dwarves.

Geez, if you feel that way, then I'm never coming back.

[Ray R.]

Louis Bright-Raven is a renaissance type of guy ... Join us for this in depth look at where he is and what makes the man a tick.

Fixed it for you, Mac.


You know, I became a honorary member of the Pequot Indian Tribe after I spent fourteen straight hours playing blackjack at Foxwoods Casino. It's one of the comps there.


Just call me Ray Doublesdown-Often. I'll use it for all the work I get in the comics industry once they open the doors of the Old Boys & Gail Simone Club.

[darkhanamaru]

hi bitches

missed you!

especially since i have coworkers excitedly talking about the frankie valli concert that was just added in sacramento

[Mac Danny]

About the first part? Yeah, Ellis called him on the phony "Indian" name bullshit, because apparently his secret identity is Bert Reinke.

Hey, you don't believe that he solved some kind of mystery involving the local Native American community and they honored him with a tribal name?

You probably believe he put his name into a "tribal name generator" online and it spat out that classic?

He personally SAVED a tribe from the local amusement park owner who wahted to scare them off the land so he could build a new ride. He would have done it too if it were not for that Meddling Bright Raven!

[Mac Danny]

Fixed it for you, Mac.


You know, I became a honorary member of the Pequot Indian Tribe after I spent fourteen straight hours playing blackjack at Foxwoods Casino. It's one of the comps there.


Just call me Ray Doublesdown-Often. I'll use it for all the work I get in the comics industry once they open the doors of the Old Boys & Gail Simone Club.

you know Big Chief Rolling Dice! Wow

[jessecuster3]

Go here for the Skinny.

This is probably what he needed money for (http://home.earthlink.net/~britrvn/)

Oh I went there, keep looking around, it hasn't been updated since 2003.

[Michael P]

hi bitches

missed you!

especially since i have coworkers excitedly talking about the frankie valli that was just added in sacramento

Think you're missing a noun there.

[Ray R.]

you know Big Chief Rolling Dice! Wow

Whiteface toy maker speakum with forked tongue. Big Chief Rolling Dice pass on to play with Great Buffalo in sky after not playing ball with Mafia.

-- Ray Doublesdown-Often

[Paul McEnery]

Think you're missing a noun there.

Just a misspelling.

They built a valley and called it Franki.

[jessecuster3]

THC is Papergirl and Pulse.

Its definitely Pulse, I am not sure about Papergirl...
http://www.twoheadedcat.com/wth/wth09112006.jpg

[Ray R.]

Think you're missing a noun there.

I stopped reading after the words Frankie Valli.

Is Annette Funicello fighting on the undercard?

[Mac Danny]

Whiteface toy maker speakum with forked tongue. Big Chief Rolling Dice pass on to play with Great Buffalo in sky after not playing ball with Mafia.

-- Ray Doublesdown-Often

What a Shame, and please call me Dan Shining Beaver

[Mac Danny]

I stopped reading after the words Frankie Valli.

Is Annette Funicello fighting on the undercard?

She is wrestling Charo in a tub of peter pan peanut butter

[Ray R.]

What a Shame, and please call me Dan Shining Beaver

Oh, that's right. You got the honorary name after buying those Chippewa underage kids a six-pack of Old Milwaukee.

[Ray R.]

She is wrestling Charo in a tub of peter pan peanut butter

With Sandy Duncan guest-refereeing.

[Dr. Hfuhruhurr]

With Sandy Duncan guest-refereeing.

Just the gal to keep her eye on the action...

[Mac Danny]

Oh, that's right. You got the honorary name after buying those Chippewa underage kids a six-pack of Old Milwaukee.

And for personally Brazilian Waxing the Chiefs grandmother.

[Mac Danny]

With Sandy Duncan guest-refereeing.

Her and her box of F'n Ritz crackers.

[Ray R.]

Just the gal to keep her eye on the action...

I'm personally looking forward to the tagteam matchup of Shari Lewis and Lambchop versus Willie Tyler and Lester.

That's going to be a fucking bloodbath.

[jessecuster3]

You know I really do kind of miss Celebrity Deathmatch.

[Dr. Hfuhruhurr]

I'm personally looking forward to the tagteam matchup of Shari Lewis and Lambchop versus Willie Tyler and Lester.

That's going to be a fucking bloodbath.

You throw in Bob Denver, Britt Eklund, Cesar Romero, Don Knotts, Bert Convey, and Florence Henderson and you've practically got a "Fantasy Island" reunion tour.

[Ed Cunard]

But that is for the best since it allows him to do the important work.

That's the weird thing, though. He hates the "big leagues," but he also hates most of the "small press."

The successful part of it, at least--Fantagraphics, Drawn & Quarterly, the mainstream book publishers making comics.

Essentially, if it's not the sequential art equivalent of a D&D campaign in someone's basement in Idaho, it's not REAL! GOOD! IMPORTANT! COMICS!

[Mac Danny]

You throw in Bob Denver, Britt Eklund, Cesar Romero, Don Knotts, Bert Convey, and Florence Henderson and you've practically got a "Fantasy Island" reunion tour.

It's like an episode of the Love boat.

[Lone Ranger]

I just went to the gym for the first time in nearly a month.

I am bracing myself for some pain tomorrow.

[Mac Danny]

That's the weird thing, though. He hates the "big leagues," but he also hates most of the "small press."

The successful part of it, at least--Fantagraphics, Drawn & Quarterly, the mainstream book publishers making comics.

Essentially, if it's not the sequential art equivalent of a D&D campaign in someone's basement in Idaho, it's not REAL! GOOD! IMPORTANT! COMICS!

If it isn't a Zine I make at a Kinkos and pass out to whoever passes me, I am not reaching the Real people.

[Chris Nowlin]

I just went to the gym for the first time in nearly a month.

I am bracing myself for some pain tomorrow.

I just got back from a jog.

Which is a word I use for a long walk in which I intermittently attempt jogging and realise I'm out of shape and resume walking.

[Ray R.]

You throw in Bob Denver, Britt Eklund, Cesar Romero, Don Knotts, Bert Convey, and Florence Henderson and you've practically got a "Fantasy Island" reunion tour.

And they'll get to "Fantasy Island" by taking the "Love Boat" there.

What are you drinking?

http://www.linternaute.com/television/actualite/06/que-sont-ils-devenus/croisiere-s-amuse/isaac.jpg

[Lone Ranger]

I just got back from a jog.

Which is a word I use for a long walk in which I intermittently attempt jogging and realise I'm out of shape and resume walking.

Yeah - I used to run a lot. If I ever took an extended break ( say, two weeks or more), my legs would be on fire the morning after my first run back.

Everytime I pick up my newborn daughter, she tries to breastfeed. If that isn't incentive to hit the gym, I don't know what is.

[Ray R.]

Everytime I pick up my newborn daughter, she tries to breastfeed. If that isn't incentive to hit the gym, I don't know what is.

She tries to crawl back into your uterus?

[Mac Danny]

Yeah - I used to run a lot. If I ever took an extended break ( say, two weeks or more), my legs would be on fire the morning after my first run back.

Everytime I pick up my newborn daughter, she tries to breastfeed. If that isn't incentive to hit the gym, I don't know what is.

Funny.

I have to get back to the gym just because I still pay for it even though I don't ever go.

[Agent Helix]

Oh god, I thought Bright-Raven was just some dippy "I like World of Darkness" screen name.

[SUPERECWFAN1]

About the first part? Yeah, Ellis called him on the phony "Indian" name bullshit, because apparently his secret identity is Bert Reinke.

Anyway, the whole thing devolved into a flamewar, Ellis walked away, and the board was essentially unmoderated for the remaining time it was up. I think by then the Warren Ellis Forum had been started.

That is funny. I never knew this and even considered him something of an indy artist who did work. I barely remember his fundraiser.

Hey, you don't believe that he solved some kind of mystery involving the local Native American community and they honored him with a tribal name?

You probably believe he put his name into a "tribal name generator" online and it spat out that classic?

He personally SAVED a tribe from the local amusement park owner who wahted to scare them off the land so he could build a new ride. He would have done it too if it were not for that Meddling Bright Raven!

I always thought he picked the name since it was catchy as an online handle. The more things ya learn

That's the weird thing, though. He hates the "big leagues," but he also hates most of the "small press."

The successful part of it, at least--Fantagraphics, Drawn & Quarterly, the mainstream book publishers making comics.

Essentially, if it's not the sequential art equivalent of a D&D campaign in someone's basement in Idaho, it's not REAL! GOOD! IMPORTANT! COMICS!

Yeah I always got this from his posts. That he doesn't like Marvel and DC much at all.

[Mac Danny]

Oh god, I thought Bright-Raven was just some dippy "I like World of Darkness" screen name.

Yeah, it's not "I dig the Crow.. A LOT" but apparently he's an honest to gawd injun hero

[Mac Danny]

Ok I need to get work done.

Been Fun! Later Taters!

[jessecuster3]

Yeah, it's not "I dig the Crow.. A LOT" but apparently he's an honest to gawd injun hero

Or he was a supporting actor in bad Val Kilmer movies...

[howyadoin]

Warren is so totally my hero.

Today's Bad Signal is particularly good.The one about the writer's union?

Geez, if you feel that way, then I'm never coming back.C'mon, you're like a foot taller than that guy.

[Puma]

Oh god, I thought Bright-Raven was just some dippy "I like World of Darkness" screen name.

a little more likely than honoring some pasty white guy with a name associated with a trickster demi-god.

[SUPERECWFAN1]

Yeah, it's not "I dig the Crow.. A LOT" but apparently he's an honest to gawd injun hero

Sounds like a Scooby Doo tale. It appears the greedy land developer wanted to spook the tribe from their reservation.

[Justin D.]

There's a "new" Captain America announced, with costume pictures, on the front page. I say "new" because it's likely going to be Bucky (or is it more appropriate to call him Winder Soldier now?).

I didn't like the shirt design at first, but warmed up to it when I realized it was an homage to Cap's original shield.

[howyadoin]

There's a "new" Captain America announced, with costume pictures, on the front page. I say "new" because it's likely going to be Bucky (or is it more appropriate to call him Winder Soldier now?).

I didn't like the shirt design at first, but warmed up to it when I realized it was an homage to Cap's original shield.I think it's hideous.

[Michael P]

That's the weird thing, though. He hates the "big leagues," but he also hates most of the "small press."

The successful part of it, at least--Fantagraphics, Drawn & Quarterly, the mainstream book publishers making comics.

Essentially, if it's not the sequential art equivalent of a D&D campaign in someone's basement in Idaho, it's not REAL! GOOD! IMPORTANT! COMICS!

I remember a few months ago, over on CSBG, he went utterly ballistic over, of all things, a Buffy cover.

[Agent Helix]

I think it's hideous.

Second. If it wasn't made of ridiculous shiny metal, and he didn't appear to have a SWORD for some reason, I'd be warmer to it. The basics of design aren't terrible, but the realization is.

[Royal]

Good morning fellow (early-ish) risers.


Hey Kat. Sorry I missed ya.

I was pretty suprised it arrived so soon, the post is really quite screwed up here at the moment.

Anyway, I bought 'Blue Dragon' along side it, and so far Bioshock, Halo 3 and The Darkness are at the top of my 'Games to get (as soon as possible) list'.

Could you recommend more?

GTA IV

the RIAA thread makes my head hurt

Exactly how the criminal gang wants you to act.

That's Hot..

Tell your wife you just want to spend one night in Paris. Just one night!

Why not one night in Bangkok. The world's your oyster.


Who is Glenn Beck?

oh, cool. We've been getting emails with this (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XZoHlWIoCIo) and it's pissing people off.

Your people also live in basement in your underwear and eat cheetos and watch pro-wrestling.

Look on the bright side, at least he didn't see you as Arabs. God, what a douche he is to those guys.

a couple of people then try and be decent and bring him to SDCC with them, he is ungrateful and hits on the wife of another CBRian.

Boy, was that sad and akward.

About the first part? Yeah, Ellis called him on the phony "Indian" name bullshit, because apparently his secret identity is Bert Reinke.

Anyway, the whole thing devolved into a flamewar, Ellis walked away, and the board was essentially unmoderated for the remaining time it was up. I think by then the Warren Ellis Forum had been started.

I think it already started a year earlier, but got popular after that.

Nowadays, Delphi Forums can fuck off and die.

[howyadoin]

Second. If it wasn't made of ridiculous shiny metal, and he didn't appear to have a SWORD for some reason, I'd be warmer to it. The basics of design aren't terrible, but the realization is.The sword wasn't just me, then.

Good. I thought maybe I was hallucinating.

[Deathstroke]

Okay, what did I miss with this whole Bright-Raven thing?

[Puma]

time to go grocery shopping! later folks.

[Agent Helix]

I thought it was a knife at first, but the hilt definitely looks like something from a sword.

[howyadoin]

Okay, what did I miss with this whole Bright-Raven thing?The continuity is pretty convoluted. What was the last issue you read?

[SUPERECWFAN1]

I remember a few months ago, over on CSBG, he went utterly ballistic over, of all things, a Buffy cover.

Really ? That sounds pretty funny. Was the cover some kinda smack at native Americans ?

[howyadoin]

I thought it was a knife at first, but the hilt definitely looks like something from a sword.Makes me wonder if this didn't just start as one of Ross's throwaway Captain-America "homages".

[Deathstroke]

The continuity is pretty convoluted. What was the last issue you read?

page 20 of this thread. I really have no idea what everyone is talking about.

Maybe it's better that way. I always seem to miss out on the gone Kablooey stuff.

[Agent Helix]

Makes me wonder if this didn't just start as one of Ross's throwaway Captain-America "homages".

I've never thought Ross was a particularly great designer. I think he's a spectacular artist (when he wants to be, anyway), but on the design level, he ranges from dull to garish, with very little middle ground.

[howyadoin]

page 20 of this thread. I really have no idea what everyone is talking about.

Maybe it's better that way. I always seem to miss out on the gone Kablooey stuff.You know he was banned, right?

And that he's a douchebag?

I've never thought Ross was a particularly great designer. I think he's a spectacular artist (when he wants to be, anyway), but on the design level, he ranges from dull to garish, with very little middle ground.Yeah, I'm with ya there.

[Ed Cunard]

The continuity is pretty convoluted. What was the last issue you read?

If you need to catch up, I can point you in the direction of a torrent.

[Lone Ranger]

You know he was banned, right?

And that he's a douchebag?



Shortest biography ever.

[Valmore]

I always miss out on people getting banned.

Except for fly, and that turned out to be a hoax.

[Agent Helix]

Shortest biography ever.

I can do better.

Bright-Raven sucked.

[Ed Cunard]

I've never thought Ross was a particularly great designer. I think he's a spectacular artist (when he wants to be, anyway), but on the design level, he ranges from dull to garish, with very little middle ground.

Yes, yes exactly.

And he doesn't convey movement well.

[Agent Helix]

Yes, yes exactly.

And he doesn't convey movement well.

I think he can, but I think he's gotten to a place now where he's producing product very specifically for an audience that wants exactly what he's going to produce, if that makes sense. The man really can draw, but all people want are very pretty, very static painted pages from him. He's in a rut, more or less.

[Ray R.]

I can do better.

Bright-Raven sucked.

It's a biography AND an epitaph. That's convenience!

[Michael P]

Really ? That sounds pretty funny. Was the cover some kinda smack at native Americans ?

No, he just wanted to smash Joss Whedon.

[jessecuster3]

If you need to catch up, I can point you in the direction of a torrent.

Like you have any idea what a torrent is. And I am not talking about rain.

[SUPERECWFAN1]

No, he just wanted to smash Joss Whedon.

For what.... being popular and in the business ?

[Ed Cunard]

I can do better.

Bright-Raven sucked.

That's wrong.

You used the past tense. I think you want the present tense--it conveys a state of being, rather than something that has ceased.

[Ray R.]

That's wrong.

You used the past tense. I think you want the present tense--it conveys a state of being, rather than something that has ceased.

You're not allowed to talk like that with that avatar, Ed. Ever.

[Valmore]

Joss Whedon? Not a fan, really. But I suppose there's much worse out there...

[Matt Algren]

There's a "new" Captain America announced, with costume pictures, on the front page. I say "new" because it's likely going to be Bucky (or is it more appropriate to call him Winder Soldier now?).

I didn't like the shirt design at first, but warmed up to it when I realized it was an homage to Cap's original shield.
I know one is based on the other, but this is a little ridiculous.


http://images.comicbookresources.com/previews/marvelcomics/captainamerica/034/rosscap_sm.jpg

http://www.astrocity.us/features/vol1/ac2cover_lg.jpg

[Valmore]

Captain America should NEVER be drawn holding a gun.

[Michael P]

For what.... being popular and in the business ?

It was more of a Buffy-centric thing, in the "Joss Whedon betrayed the fans by doing what he wanted with the property he created!" vein.

[Slam_Bradley]

He's awfully shiny. Looks like he's wearing wrapping paper.

[Lone Ranger]

Is the storyline about Cap hunting down the Red Skull, seeking revenge against the man who use his shield to amputate his right leg?

[Slam_Bradley]

It was more of a Buffy-centric thing, in the "Joss Whedon betrayed the fans by doing what he wanted with the property he created!" vein.


Did he rape Louis' childhood?

[Lone Ranger]

He's awfully shiny. Looks like he's wearing wrapping paper.

He also has some sort of On/Off lever on his right hip.

First clue that it's a Robocap.

[Valmore]

He also has some sort of On/Off lever on his right hip.

First clue that it's a Robocap.

That's one antiquated Robocop, to have an external On/Off lever. Probably only has a whopping 16K of memory.

[Slam_Bradley]

He also has some sort of On/Off lever on his right hip.

First clue that it's a Robocap.


At his age, its pretty standard to have had a hip replaced.

[Ed Cunard]

Did he rape Louis' childhood?

It's weird that, with some nerds, the virginity of the childhood is lost before the virginity of the actual person loses his/hers.

...

The "hers" was superfluous, wasn't it?

[SUPERECWFAN1]

It was more of a Buffy-centric thing, in the "Joss Whedon betrayed the fans by doing what he wanted with the property he created!" vein.

Yeah damn him for ya know..... doing what he wants. He should listen to everyone else !

[Michael P]

Did he rape Louis' childhood?

His man-childhood, at least.

[Valmore]

Yeah damn him for ya know..... doing what he wants. He should listen to everyone else !

Correction, everyone should just lsiten to me.

Or Ivanova. She's always right.

[Matt Algren]

Captain America should NEVER be drawn holding a gun.
I'm sure that won't be turned into a heavy-handed metaphor and then beat to a bloody pulp by the time the real Cap comes back.

[SUPERECWFAN1]

Captain America should NEVER be drawn holding a gun.

Why ? He was a soldier and fought in a World War. Where we know he killed people. Bucky's a more edgier type person , doesn't have Steve's super soldier formula and needs an edge. The gun is it I suppose.

[Agent Helix]

I'm actually gonna guess that Metal Cap is Hawkeye.

[Valmore]

Why ? He was a soldier and fought in a World War. Where we know he killed people. Bucky's a more edgier type person , doesn't have Steve's super soldier formula and needs an edge. The gun is it I suppose.

Dude, Cap's so awesome, he only needs to toss his mighty shield.

Guns do not become the awesomeness of Cap.

[Justin D.]

I thought it was a knife at first, but the hilt definitely looks like something from a sword.

It's a knife. A big ass hunting knife, but a knife.

Captain America should NEVER be drawn holding a gun.

There's an argument that could be made about Captain America's early appearances when he was shooting up Nazis left and right, but yeah, I like Captain America without a gun too. Although, it's Brubaker and Epting, so I'm willing to give them the benefit of a doubt even if I still need to catch up a lot on the current series. A lot.

He's awfully shiny. Looks like he's wearing wrapping paper.

I'm willing to bet the shininess will get toned down inside his own book. I can understand him wanting better armor to cover his vital organs and head though considering how the last one was taken out.

Ha, I got Rita's talking about Captain America's new costume. Geeks. . . . Waitaminnit . . .

[Tadhg]

Just call me Ray Doublesdown-Often. I'll use it for all the work I get in the comics industry once they open the doors of the Old Boys & Gail Simone Club.

I try to make my lord Mod, Cronin happy by not talking about banned posters. But GODDAMNED that made me laugh.

[SUPERECWFAN1]

Dude, Cap's so awesome, he only needs to toss his mighty shield.

Guns do not become the awesomeness of Cap.

This is new Cap. He doesn't give a fuck. If he's going to fight for the American Dream now , the assholes will know he's gonna wage a war.:p



There's an argument that could be made about Captain America's early appearances when he was shooting up Nazis left and right, but yeah, I like Captain America without a gun too. Although, it's Brubaker and Epting, so I'm willing to give them the benefit of a doubt even if I still need to catch up a lot on the current series. A lot.



I'm willing to bet the shininess will get toned down inside his own book. I can understand him wanting better armor to cover his vital organs and head though considering how the last one was taken out.

Ha, I got Rita's talking about Captain America's new costume. Geeks. . . . Waitaminnit . . .

Brubaker can do no wrong IMMORTAL IRON FIST whups ass too !

[Royal]

I still think Punisher should have been Capt. A.

[Dr. Hfuhruhurr]

http://images.comicbookresources.com/previews/marvelcomics/captainamerica/034/rosscap_sm.jpg



Thank God Ross managed to sneak some black into the new costume because what comics really needed was another superhero with a black costume.

[Tadhg]

I think Echo is the new Captain America.

[Slam_Bradley]

I still think Punisher should have been Capt. A.

I think Dread should be the new Cap A. They're the same age.




Where is Dread today?

[howyadoin]

Did he rape Louis' childhood?It's probably his fault that Louis is so short.

[Dr. Hfuhruhurr]

I think Echo is the new Captain America.

That's a good guess. Maybe she'll join the New Avengers.

[Dr. Hfuhruhurr]

I think Dread should be the new Cap A. They're the same age.




Where is Dread today?

You know Dread never posts on Apple Sauce Thursdays!

[Justin D.]

I don't get why people hate the black in the costume so much. I like it for the pants.

I think Dread should be the new Cap A. They're the same age.




Where is Dread today?

Cleaning out his colostomy bag?

[Tadhg]

That's a good guess. Maybe she'll join the New Avengers.

It could be Northstar. I just figure it has to be a woman or a gay man, because no straight man(Even in the homoerotic world of superheroes) would wear that outfit. I think it'd go smashing with my boa though.

[Dr. Hfuhruhurr]

I don't get why people hate the black in the costume so much. I like it for the pants.

If everyone wore black, would you jump off the bridge, too?

Uh, wait...

Cleaning out his colostomy bag?

Ew.

It could be Northstar. I just figure it has to be a woman or a gay man, because no straight man(Even in the homoerotic world of superheroes) would wear that outfit. I think it'd go smashing with my boa though.

It's a bird! It's a plane!

It's...!

Holy shit, I think it's Liberace.

[Tadhg]

If everyone wore black, would you jump off the bridge, too?

Yes. Yes, I would.

[Michael P]

Call me crazy, but I'm pretty sure that's body paint.

[Tadhg]

Call me crazy, but I'm pretty sure that's body paint.

Holy Shit! I think you're right.

I don't need my copy of Wolverine 55 anymore!

[Agent Helix]

I don't get why people hate the black in the costume so much. I like it for the pants.

I think the combination of shapes and colors looks dopey, and the shininess is way over the top.

[Michael P]

Someone on YABS pointed out it's similar to Ross's never-used design for the Spider-Man movie suit. I can see the resemblance; in both cases, he basically stuck the character in Hal Jordan's black unitard.

[howyadoin]

That's a good guess. Maybe she'll join the New Avengers.Isn't she already a member?

I think the combination of shapes and colors looks dopey, and the shininess is way over the top.I bet it's some sort of sentient liquid metal armour.

[howyadoin]

Someone on YABS pointed out it's similar to Ross's never-used design for the Spider-Man movie suit. I can see the resemblance; in both cases, he basically stuck the character in Hal Jordan's black unitard.You definitely got the "tard" part right.

[Tadhg]

You definitely got the "tard" part right.

But it's SHINY!

I think I'm going to go as Shiny Captain America for Halloween.

[Michael P]

You definitely got the "tard" part right.

Careful. Some people might find that offensive.

[howyadoin]

But it's SHINY!

I think I'm going to go as Shiny Captain America for Halloween.You oughta go as Dead Captain America.

[Tadhg]

You oughta go as Dead Captain America.

Captain America is dead?

[jessecuster3]

I bet it's some sort of sentient liquid metal armour.

Symbiote?




Oh man I hope not!

[Dr. Hfuhruhurr]

Captain America is dead?

Long live Captain America!

Or at least this douchebag until Steve Rogers comes back...

[Tadhg]

Long live Captain America!

Or at least this douchebag until Steve Rogers comes back...

Where'd Steve Rogers go?

[Jared_Humpherys]

Symbiote?




Oh man I hope not!

No way Brubaker would do that.


Right?


Right?

[howyadoin]

Careful. Some people might find that offensive.Wrestlers?

.

[Agent Helix]

No way America would ever be so closely linked to a black, viscous, oily substance.

[Dr. Hfuhruhurr]

Where'd Steve Rogers go?

He's joined the Choir Invisible, mate.

Shot by a sniper on the courthouse steps.

Which, at Marvel, means he should be back any minute now.

[howyadoin]

Symbiote?




Oh man I hope not!Not a symbiote. But some new term that means pretty much the same thing.

[howyadoin]

No way America would ever be so closely linked to a black, viscous, oily substance.Mimetic polyalloy, then?

[Dr. Hfuhruhurr]

Not a symbiote. But some new term that means pretty much the same thing.

Uh, "stupid?"

[howyadoin]

Uh, "stupid?"Hey, fuck you, jackass!

[Squirrel]

Oh hell that's not a name drop, Anyone can talk to Steve Guttenberg! That guy would show up to the opening of a letter if you asked him.

Why ? He was a soldier and fought in a World War. Where we know he killed people. Bucky's a more edgier type person , doesn't have Steve's super soldier formula and needs an edge. The gun is it I suppose.

Two guns. He has TWO guns. That's what that thing is on his other hip, not a knife or sword. It's just crappily drawn.

[Dr. Hfuhruhurr]

Dom should be starting a new thread any minute now.

[Dr. Hfuhruhurr]

Hey, fuck you, jackass!

Those aren't new terms.

Not new to me anyway.

[SUPERECWFAN1]

Wrestlers?

.

I wish I could play the stock market like John Bradshaw does though. He's on CNBC at times. ;)


































For those who don't know ex-wrestler/annoucer , stock market wiz type now.

[Winslow]

Dang, you all have been chatty during my boring conversation with my boss.

[Dr. Hfuhruhurr]

Dang, you all have been chatty during my boring conversation with my boss.

I just had a talk with my boss, too. It seems he wants me to take on MORE work and responsibility.

Funnily enough, the "more pay" part of that discussion never came up.

As soon as I get my totally-inadequate bonus this year, I'm out of here.

[howyadoin]

Dom should be starting a new thread any minute now.Is he embracing an alternative lifestyle as well?

[SUPERECWFAN1]

Dang, you all have been chatty during my boring conversation with my boss.

Well its all about fake native American guys and Captain America.... what do you expect ?

[darkhanamaru]

so my team is working on promoting this new HP model

i am not sure if i like it or think it is clunky. especially for the price.

any opinions?

http://h20435.www2.hp.com/?dimid=1452587686&dicid=taw_oct07&jumpid=em_taw/us/oct07/all/xbu/emailsubid/mrm/mcc/take5/rbu_category/blackbird#/home/

[Tadhg]

Is he embracing an alternative lifestyle as well?

Disclosing his midget fetish, I bet.

[Matt Algren]

Where is Dread today?He's on vacation this week.

And re: the Captain America costume, it could be worse. A lot worse.


http://www.dailyraider.com/comics/liefeldcap/cover.jpg

[Winslow]

I just had a talk with my boss, too. It seems he wants me to take on MORE work and responsibility.

Funnily enough, the "more pay" part of that discussion never came up.

As soon as I get my totally-inadequate bonus this year, I'm out of here.

Our conversation was all about HIM.

*yawn*

[howyadoin]

Disclosing his midget fetish, I bet.No wonder he was so quiet during the Bright-Raven conversation.

[Winslow]

He's on vacation this week.

And re: the Captain America costume, it could be worse. A lot worse.


http://www.dailyraider.com/comics/liefeldcap/cover.jpg

Wow, a Liefield drawing with feet!

[Jared_Humpherys]

Disclosing his midget fetish, I bet.

So he'll be revealing his unrequieted love for Bright Raven, then?

[Jared_Humpherys]

No wonder he was so quiet during the Bright-Raven conversation.

Damn you.

Take your coke.

[SUPERECWFAN1]

I just had a talk with my boss, too. It seems he wants me to take on MORE work and responsibility.

Funnily enough, the "more pay" part of that discussion never came up.

As soon as I get my totally-inadequate bonus this year, I'm out of here.

I really wonder why some places are like that. Whenever I worked a job like this they'd hammer you with taking more and more responsibility . That you had to beware of food costs ect ect. Its the giving you more money they had a problem doing.

[Dr. Hfuhruhurr]

Is he embracing an alternative lifestyle as well?

Well, I mean, obviously.

Mine was all about HIM.

*yawn*

Oh, I get that. Nothing more fascinating than hearing your boss talk about how wonderful he is.

[Tadhg]

so my team is working on promoting this new HP model

i am not sure if i like it or think it is clunky.

any opinions?

http://h20435.www2.hp.com/?dimid=1452587686&dicid=taw_oct07&jumpid=em_taw/us/oct07/all/xbu/emailsubid/mrm/mcc/take5/rbu_category/blackbird#/home/

Clunky. It also seems poorly designed in that in style it doesn't know whether it wants to state itself as a sleek cutting-edge gaming machine or industrial workstation. The "Grill" is totally wrong for it. I think the stand is shaped oddly drawing attention to the boxiness as opposed to away from it. The rounded corners are a nice touch, but a little dated.

Edit: The Thermo stats are the most interesting piece of it, in my mind.
I find it odd they'd buy VoodooPC and not take the Aesthetics from them.

[jessecuster3]

Wow, a Liefield drawing with feet!

Feet maybe, but a face like a chipmunk.

[Dr. Hfuhruhurr]

Wow, a Liefield drawing with feet!

Those are feet?

[Agent Helix]

Quick Everyone Go Out And Buy The Comic With The Rabbits That Are Superheroes Or Children Will Die Do It Now

[Ed Cunard]

Oh, I get that. Nothing more fascinating than hearing your boss talk about how wonderful he is.

I thought you nerds liked unbelievable stories.

[Winslow]

Oh, I get that. Nothing more fascinating than hearing your boss talk about how wonderful he is.

Remember the Commander McBragg cartoon? . . . and in the beginning the guy tries to duck out of the conversation every time?

That's me.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1VPgKs70Uu4&mode=related&search=

(I'm too slow too)

[Ray R.]

I just had a talk with my boss, too. It seems he wants me to take on MORE work and responsibility.

Funnily enough, the "more pay" part of that discussion never came up.

As soon as I get my totally-inadequate bonus this year, I'm out of here.

I'm out of here in March/April. Let's start a vaudeville act!

[darkhanamaru]

Clunky. It also seems poorly designed in that in style it doesn't know whether it wants to state itself as a sleek cutting-edge gaming machine or industrial workstation. The "Grill" is totally wrong for it. I think the stand is shaped oddly drawing attention to the boxiness as opposed to away from it. The rounded corners are a nice touch, but a little dated.

Edit: The Thermo stats are the most interesting piece of it, in my mind.
I find it odd they'd buy VoodooPC and not take the Aesthetics from them.

yes that were my feelings. i was really like "oh, that's all?" when i saw it.

[Mac Danny]

You know the new Captain America costume aint bad. It has to be Bucky, or even Taskmaster turned good guy.

Sword, Shield, Gun = Taskmaster. Now that I would be interested in.

I don't get why it is Shiny, but it's Ross. Everything he draws looks like it's been cum on by fan boys.

[Matt Algren]

Wow, a Liefield drawing with feet!
He tries. God love him, he tries.

[Ed Cunard]

Remember the Commander McBragg cartoon? . . . and in the beginning the guy tries to duck out of the conversation every time?

That's me.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1VPgKs70Uu4&mode=related&search=

(I'm too slow too)

No, I don't remember it, grampa. Whittle some wood and tell me all about this Commander McBragg.

[Royal]

so my team is working on promoting this new HP model

i am not sure if i like it or think it is clunky. especially for the price.

any opinions?

http://h20435.www2.hp.com/?dimid=1452587686&dicid=taw_oct07&jumpid=em_taw/us/oct07/all/xbu/emailsubid/mrm/mcc/take5/rbu_category/blackbird#/home/

1. Is it on a pedestil or is it a thin neck stand? Why would that work with the computer.

2. Is the circular items a cooling system?

3. Will the "power plant" be hard on the bills?

[Ray R.]

so my team is working on promoting this new HP model

i am not sure if i like it or think it is clunky. especially for the price.

any opinions?

http://h20435.www2.hp.com/?dimid=1452587686&dicid=taw_oct07&jumpid=em_taw/us/oct07/all/xbu/emailsubid/mrm/mcc/take5/rbu_category/blackbird#/home/

Slow load time on the ad.

It's pretty. If I were Deep Blue I'd definitely try to get that HP drunk and try to hit its UBS port.

[Mac Danny]

Lifeield didn't draw the feet. They were added later by an intern.

[Jared_Humpherys]

Quick Everyone Go Out And Buy The Comic With The Rabbits That Are Superheroes Or Children Will Die Do It Now

Is the schilling still going that strong?

[Ed Cunard]

I don't get why it is Shiny, but it's Ross. Everything he draws looks like it's been cum on by fan boys.

You really should stop buying used comics.

[Winslow]

No, I don't remember it, grampa. Whittle some wood and tell me all about this Commander McBragg.

"Did I ever tell you about the time . . ."

D'OH!

(must be an age thing)

[Dr. Hfuhruhurr]

I'm out of here in March/April. Let's start a vaudeville act!

I'll play the straight man. Just in case there was any confusion.

I thought you nerds liked unbelievable stories.

I prefer stories with ninjas in them. There were no ninjas in his story.

Remember the Commander McBragg cartoon? . . . and in the beginning the guy tries to duck out of the conversation every time?

That's me.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1VPgKs70Uu4&mode=related&search=

(I'm too slow too)

Oh, believe me. I bobbed and weaved as much as I could. Bastard cornered me on my way to my car for lunch...

[Ray R.]

Quick Everyone Go Out And Buy The Comic With The Rabbits That Are Superheroes Or Children Will Die Do It Now

You forgot the exclamation points.

[Mac Danny]

Slow load time on the ad.

It's pretty. If I were Deep Blue I'd definitely try to get that HP drunk and try to hit its UBS port.

Deep blue, like most computer geeks, isn't discriminating. It would try to interface with every port on that thing.

And it still wouldn't make Deep Blue a REAL GAMER!

I will never get tired of that, even if you all do.

[Jared_Humpherys]

You really should stop buying used comics.

Especially Wolverine ones.

[Mac Danny]

You really should stop buying used comics.

All my comics pass the drop test.

If you dropped my computer it would open up to porn though.

[Ed Cunard]

I prefer stories with ninjas in them. There were no ninjas in his story.

Oh, right. Duh. Winslow's boss, not Bright-Raven.

My bad, yo.

[Mac Danny]

Especially Wolverine ones.

I am not into bears. Or Short Canadians. Now Northstar! that is a MAN!

[jessecuster3]

You forgot the exclamation points.

I think this is a great idea.





jessecuster3!

[Jared_Humpherys]

In honor of Bright-Raven, I propose we all give each other fake Native American names.

Edit: with exclamation points(not for BR).

[Ray R.]

I think this is a great idea.





jessecuster3!

No half-stepping. Gotta go all the way with the legal namechange. Otherwise, people will think it's a gimmick.

[jessecuster3]

In honor of Bright-Raven, I propose we all give each other fake Native American names.

Jared Asberger-Gamer does have a nice ring to it.






.........
Too far?

[Ed Cunard]

In honor of Bright-Raven, I propose we all give each other fake Native American names.

Ooh! Do me!

...

No, Matt. Not like that.

[Agent Helix]

You forgot the exclamation points.

It would've been copyright infringement.

[Ray R.]

In honor of Bright-Raven, I propose we all give each other fake Native American names.

Jared Nutsackless-Muffin

[jessecuster3]

No half-stepping. Gotta go all the way with the legal namechange. Otherwise, people will think it's a gimmick.

if it was my real name I would totally change the 3 to a ! but I don't think Matt will allow it.









Brian?

[Winslow]

In honor of Bright-Raven, I propose we all give each other fake Native American names.

Edit: with exclamation points(not for BR).

My kids already did.

I am Chief Brown Wind. (no lie)

Sucks to have gastro-intestinal problems

[Squirrel]

In honor of Bright-Raven, I propose we all give each other fake Native American names.

Edit: with exclamation points.

Okay, I dub you "Non-PM-Checking Featherduster!!!!!!" or maybe "Scared Of Beaver!!!!!!"

Was six exclamation points enough? I think we need an asterisk in there somewhere.

[Ed Cunard]

Jared Asberger-Gamer does have a nice ring to it.






.........
Too far?

If the board goes tits up again, and we all have to reregister, I vote that Jared takes Aspergamer as his handle.

[jessecuster3]

If the board goes tits up again, and we all have to reregister, I vote that Jared takes [b]Aspergamer[/i] as his handle.

Stop it! I am totally laughing at my desk.

[Ray R.]

or maybe "Scared Of Beaver!!!!!!"




Dayum. That's gonna leave a mark.

[Jared_Humpherys]

Jared Asberger-Gamer does have a nice ring to it.






.........
Too far?

You spelled it wrong.

[SUPERECWFAN1]

I'd love Deadpool to be the next Captain America. We could use some comedy at Marvel.

[Mac Danny]

Try the Authentinc Indian Name Creator (http://www.aspalta.cbc.ca/deaddog_asp/aininfo.asp)

[Paul McEnery]

The one about the writer's union?
.

Oh yeah.

I still remember the writer's strike from like 18 years ago. When, for a brief shining moment, there were a couple of good episodes of ST:TNG. Berman wrote one himself, I remember.

[Tadhg]

yes that were my feelings. i was really like "oh, that's all?" when i saw it.

The thermals are definitely its strongest asset. It's also newer in style(Still dated) than the old style cases that Alienware is using, so that's a positive in its favor.

Of course, I think it's the stupidest time ever to try and branch out into the Gaming PC market, but whatchagonnado?