RITA's LXII: Painting My Age with Beauty of Thy Days.

[Radioactive Zombie]

Yeah, frankly, I'm going to be a bit nervous on that adaptation.

[kmeyers]

That was my last attempt to see her. We had lunch on campus. I wasn't convinced it went that well.

But I really enjoyed seeing her tonight.

Perhaps it's relevant to mention I'd had a lot of whisky though.

Then drink a bunch more whiskey, and ask her to lunch again.

If she says yes, the first lunch went well. If she says no, lay off the whiskey a bit.

[howyadoin]

It's rumpus time, again?Goddamn right. I just mixed a Paralyzer only to find out somebody had left behind some fucking blueberry vodka in a regular Stoli bottle, so I set that one free. Now that I've got a better one mixed, I want a rumpus for at least an hour.

That was my last attempt to see her. We had lunch on campus. I wasn't convinced it went that well.

But I really enjoyed seeing her tonight.

Perhaps it's relevant to mention I'd had a lot of whisky though.Is this the chick whose door you went knockin' on at midnight?

[thehod]

Is this the chick whose door you went knockin' on at midnight?

If that isn't a euphemism it damn well deserves to be.

[kmeyers]

After midnight, were gonna let it all hang down.
After midnight, were gonna chug-a-lug and shout.
Were gonna stimulate some action;
Were gonna get some satisfaction.
Were gonna find out what it is all about.
After midnight, were gonna let it all hang down.

After midnight, were gonna shake your tambourine.
After midnight, its all gonna be peaches and cream.
Were gonna cause talk and suspicion;
Were gonna give an exhibition.
Were gonna find out what it is all about.
After midnight, were gonna let it all hang down.

After midnight, were gonna let it all hang down.
After midnight, were gonna let it all hang down.
After midnight, were gonna let it all hang down.

[Paradox]

Isn't that the Asian chick that's too young for him?

[howyadoin]

If that isn't a euphemism it damn well deserves to be. Sweet Lucy was a dancer
But none of us would chance her
Because she was a Samurai
She made electric shadows
Beyond our fingertips
And none of us could reach that high
She came on like a teaser
I had to touch and please her
Enjoy a little paradise
The log was in my pocket
When Lucy met the Rockett
And she never knew the reason why

I can't deny it
With that smile on her face
It's not the kill
It's the thrill of the chase

Feel it coming
It's knocking at the door
You know it's no good running
It's not against the law
The point of no return
And now you know the score
And now you're learning
What's knockin' at your back door

Sweet Nancy was so fancy
To get into her pantry
Had to be the aristocracy
The members that she toyed with
At her city club
Were something in diplomacy
So we put her on the hit list
Of a common cunning linguist
A master of many tongues
And now she eases gently
From her Austin to her Bentley
Suddenly she feels so young

[Paradox]

That's very deep, howy.

And purple, too. :tongue:

[DoctorDoom]

Well all right. Each night I'm getting a bit more sleep. It's a start.

Good night and sweet dreams all.

Especially you, Howy. Sweet wet dreams....of alcohol.

[Paradox]

Cell block five, how I hate Bromide
With your coffee in the morning makes you so sterile
The corner gang never made a man of me boy

You know the walls are tall and the inmates scheme
There's no one here that's more than seventeen
Bet your life there's a riot tonight in the messhall, listen

A letter from your home town makes you sad
You read it when the wardens had a second laugh
He said sentimental rubbish ain't got no place in here boy

See the years roll on by
Such a senseless waste of time
What a way to reform
Call out your number, who's a nonconformer
Not me baby, oh yeah

Shakey Brown didn't hang around
When a Molotow didn't do it's stuff
You went back in there and said it with a sawed-off shotgun

You know Poker Sam couldn't lose a hand
If he did you were hit by a downtown tram
Or crushed in the path of a moving elevator, elevator

See the years roll on by
Such a senseless waste of time
What a way to reform
Call out your number, who's a nonconformer
Not me baby, oh yeah

When I get out, I'll get straight
If this old world gives me half a break
But, if you see me in the corner with a chip on my shoulder
Don't blame me, don't blame me baby, no, no

Got to make a break for the county line

[howyadoin]

That's very deep, howy.

And purple, too. :tongue:You'd almost think Don McGregor wrote it.

Good night and sweet dreams all.

Especially you, Howy. Sweet wet dreams....of alcohol.I'd comment back, but I prefer to avoid sticky situations.

[kmeyers]

The overhead view is of me in a maze
And you see what I'm hunting a few steps away
But I take a wrong turn and I'm on the wrong path
And the people all watching enjoy a good laugh

Embarrassed with failure, I try to reverse
The course that my tread had already traversed
So doing the trauma engulfing my dream
Invaded through what was an unguarded seam
The torrent of helplessness swept me away
To the cavern of shame and the hall of dismay
Inside me a voice was repeating this phrase:
"You've lost it, you'll never get out of this maze"
You'll never get out of this maze

You'll never get out of this maze
You'll never get out of this maze
You'll never get out of this maze

[Chris Nowlin]

Isn't that the Asian chick that's too young for him?

This is a different girl.

That asian chick is here now and usually with me.

This girl is actually close enough to my age. I just haven't been out with her except for a couple date-like outings, which weren't recently.

[Chris Nowlin]

Hmmm... 'Dox, you're the expert on right and wrong.

Stealing somebody's picture off facebook to post on Rita's, so your comic book internet friends can confirm that she's hot... is that wrong?

[Ben Morgan]

There's no time for us,
There's no place for us,
What is this thing that builds our dreams, yet slips away from us

Who wants to live forever,
Who wants to live forever?
There's no chance for us,
It's all decided for us,
This world has only one sweet moment set aside for us

Who wants to live forever,
Who dares to love forever,
Who dare who dare,
Who wants to live forever,
When love must die

So touch my tears with your lips,
Touch my world with your fingertips,
And we can have forever,
And we can have forever,
Forever is our today,
Who wants to live forever,
Who wants to live forever,
Forever is our today,
Who waits forever anyway?

[howyadoin]

Hmmm... 'Dox, you're the expert on right and wrong.

Stealing somebody's picture off facebook to post on Rita's, so your comic book internet friends can confirm that she's hot... is that wrong?I'd say that's just lookin' for moral support from your friends.

[Chris Nowlin]

This is her and her brother. I almost went with a brother-less picture, but I felt the bikini added more than the brother detracted.

[kmeyers]

stupid not-linking...

[howyadoin]

This is her and her brother. I almost went with a brother-less picture, but I felt the bikini added more than the brother detracted.

http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o1/CocaC0la99/candyandbrother.jpgI like her ears.

[Chris Nowlin]

I like her ears.

Well she should be my girlfriend with nice ears. But she's not, either because she's always busy or because I suck. Probably a combination of the two.

[kmeyers]

There's no time for us,
There's no place for us,
What is this thing that builds our dreams, yet slips away from us

Who wants to live forever,
Who wants to live forever?
There's no chance for us,
It's all decided for us,
This world has only one sweet moment set aside for us

Who wants to live forever,
Who dares to love forever,
Who dare who dare,
Who wants to live forever,
When love must die

So touch my tears with your lips,
Touch my world with your fingertips,
And we can have forever,
And we can have forever,
Forever is our today,
Who wants to live forever,
Who wants to live forever,
Forever is our today,
Who waits forever anyway?

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v233/kmeyers/highlander-queen.jpg

[Ben Morgan]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v233/kmeyers/highlander-queen.jpg
http://eil.com/newGallery/Queen-A-Kind-Of-MagicA-21913.jpg

[kmeyers]

This is her and her brother. I almost went with a brother-less picture, but I felt the bikini added more than the brother detracted.

http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o1/CocaC0la99/candyandbrother.jpg

She's purty. Luckily her brother's bad tattoos didn't rub off on her.

[howyadoin]

Well she should be my girlfriend with nice ears. But she's not, either because she's always busy or because I suck. Probably a combination of the two.Meyers already gave you the answer.

[Rallura]

Just saw Iron Man,
and would just like to say
oooweeeooowowoooweewowowow.

[howyadoin]

Just saw Iron Man,
and would just like to say
oooweeeooowowoooweewowowow.

Jungle love?

[Chris Nowlin]

I liked Iron Man.

Also, I like Rally.


That is all.

[Rallura]

Jungle love?

Pretty much.


I liked Iron Man.

Also, I like Rally.


That is all.

Iron Man likes you too!

[kmeyers]

I liked Iron Man.

Also, I like Rally.


That is all.

Take yer pretty lady to lunch and then to an afternoon show. If she hasn't seen Iron Man yet, you can fill her in on all the geeky easter egg details if she likes the movie.

[Rallura]

Take yer pretty lady to lunch and then to an afternoon show. If she hasn't seen Iron Man yet, you can fill her in on all the geeky easter egg details if she likes the movie.

What pretty lady are we talking about?

Also,
I thought there was some sort of guy thing about
not taking your woman type
to a movie where the male lead
is beyond gorgeous?

[kmeyers]

http://eil.com/newGallery/Queen-A-Kind-Of-MagicA-21913.jpg

I think Freddie takes him.

[kmeyers]

What pretty lady are we talking about?

Also,
I thought there was some sort of guy thing about
not taking your woman type
to a movie where the male lead
is beyond gorgeous?


Go back a page or two. He's looking to woo a lady.

[Rallura]

I see it now.
Nudge nudge wink wink indeed.

[howyadoin]

I see it now.
Nudge nudge wink wink indeed.

Say no more!

[kmeyers]

Also more tips...if you "happen to find yourself in the place where she's a waitress." Find out what her favorite music is, and play it on the jukebox.

Wait for her to bring up how great the song is before you say that's the one you chose.

[howyadoin]

Also more tips...if you "happen to find yourself in the place where she's a waitress." Find out what her favorite music is, and play it on the jukebox.

Wait for her to bring up how great the song is before you say that's the one you chose.Also, climb the tree outside her bedroom window and take pictures.

[kmeyers]

Also, climb the tree outside her bedroom window and take pictures.

Nah, you get your friend to do that...with a video camera.

[Spike-X]

I see it now.
Nudge nudge wink wink indeed.

Say no more.

[Rallura]

Say no more!

A nod's as good as a wink to a blind bat!

[Spike-X]

A nod's as good as a wink to a blind bat!

Know wot I mean?

[howyadoin]

Know wot I mean?So you're a man of the world, squire. I mean, you've done it. With a lady?

[Spike-X]

So you're a man of the world, squire. I mean, you've done it. With a lady?
Well...yes!

[Rallura]

Well...yes!

...
Wot's it like?

[kmeyers]

Well...yes!

Yeah right. Riley is just made up so you can make people think you've had the sex.

[Spike-X]

Yeah right. Riley is just made up so you can make people think you've had the sex.
He is?

I want my child support back!

[Spike-X]

And it's 'Reilly'.

[howyadoin]

Well, children, it's that time again. That time when I say, "goodnight CBR, wherever you are."

[kmeyers]

And it's 'Reilly'.

Noted. I knew that, but I'm kind of fucked up, so that might be why I mispelled, and why I also won't remember the correction.

[Rallura]

Well, children, it's that time again. That time when I say, "goodnight CBR, wherever you are."


You a goer then?
You go?

[kmeyers]

Ooooh....

Love of my life, you've hurt me,
You've broken my heart, now you leave me.

Love of my life can't you see,
Bring it back, bring it back,
Don't take it away from me,
Because you don't know what it means to me.
(beautiful)

Love of my life don't leave me,
You've stolen my love now desert me,

(audience)
Love of my life can't you see,
Bring it back bring it back,
Don't take it away from me,
Because you don't know what it means to me.

You will remember when this is blown over,
And everything's all by the way,
When I grow older,
I will be there by your side,
To remind how I still love you
I still love you.

Hurry back hurry back,
Don't take it away from me,
Because you don't know what it means to me.

Love of my life,
Love of my life.
Oooooooh Yeah...

[Chris Nowlin]

G'night Bret.

I'm still here for a while methinks.

Except distracted by work.

And now I've emptied my whisky into this cup.

Better enjoy this last cup.

[kmeyers]

G'night Bret.

I'm still here for a while methinks.

Except distracted by work.

And now I've emptied my whisky into this cup.

Better enjoy this last cup.

You better ask that pretty lady to lunch, or you're fired from RITA's.

[Ben Morgan]

You better ask that pretty lady to lunch, or you're fired from RITA's.
Yeah, and Matt will take his place

[Chris Nowlin]

Stop killing Rita's, Ben.

[Paradox]

Chris Nowlin asks me????:

Hmmm... 'Dox, you're the expert on right and wrong.

Stealing somebody's picture off facebook to post on Rita's, so your comic book internet friends can confirm that she's hot... is that wrong?

Iffy at best. Stalkerish/creepy at worst.

Not that I wouldn't have the same impulse. :smile:

EDIT: Heh, you didn't wait!

pm meh.

[Michael P]

Gregh. Why do I like this Marvel Adventures for kids I picked up better than some new Spidey stuff? >_>

Because it's not being produced by middle-aged fanboys vainly trying to recapture their quote-unquote glory days?

[Chris Nowlin]

Iffy at best. Stalkerish/creepy at worst.

Not that I wouldn't have the same impulse. :smile:

EDIT: Heh, you didn't wait!

pm meh.

Dammit Dox, when I need moral guidance, I need it now!

[Typo Lad]

I just couldn't cry
No matter how hard I try
I knew the love we shared was dead
Until she gave me a letter
With some words she wrote down
And I swear this is what she said
She said...

Love of my life our first night together
We sat in the rain and talked forever
Love of my life your carefree way
Showed me the potential of each and
every day

But love of my life
When you told me today
That my place was gone
In your carefree way
I realized...

She said...

She said love of my life now I finally see
A carefree way wasn't meant for me
The pain I feel you just can't understand
You'd think it as fire, pull away your hand

But love of my life
When you told me today
That my place was gone in your carefree
way
I realized...

You know she realized she must learn for
once on her own not to let her days burn
Because she's alone
She needed to learn for once on her own
not to let her days burn
Because she's alone
She needed to learn for once on her own
not to let her days burn
Because she's alone
She said...

Love of my life your arms were never shy
To hold me tight when I needed to cry
Love of my life you made me believe
And for that I do love you but I know I
must leave

Because love of my life
When you told me today
That my place was gone
In your carefree way
I realized...

Oh yes she realized, and for once so did I
Because it occurred to me the love of my
life was she
And then and only then I started to cry

[Chris Nowlin]

That's it; math is frustrating; I'm going home.

G'night Rita's!

[Typo Lad]

Dammit Dox, when I need moral guidance, I need it now!
...

From Dox?

[jessecuster3]

Good morning. I am disappointed that I cannot see any pictures Chris, I expect at least a PM.

[Puma]

Morning people.

[Puma]

invisible post time I see...

actually I don't see and that's how I know


Wishing there was less of you?
Are you really sure
How much less is more
Girls are shapely by design
Exactly what you've got
Is so easy to adore

Clothes hanger lollipop
Magazine photo op
But I'd rather be a pin-up girl
Than zero size

Throw me a curve not a straight narrow line
Throw me a curve and I'll show you mine
Get the message it's divine
Throw me a curve it looks so fine

Microthin is way too in
I'm not so sure
I'd rather just be me
Seems everybody in the world
Thinks that x-ray girls
Are the only way to be

Clothes hanger lollipop
Magazine photo op
But I'd rather be a pin-up girl
Than zero size

Throw me a curve not a straight narrow line
Throw me a curve and I'll show you mine
Get the message it's divine
Throw me a curve it looks so fine

[Puma]

http://icanhascheezburger.files.wordpress.com/2008/05/funny-pictures-happy-drunk-orange-cat.jpg

[Radioactive Zombie]

Morning, kids. What's cracking?

[Jared_Humpherys]

Finally got caught up on sleep last night. Yay!

[jessecuster3]

Holy Shit this day is not starting out so good.

[Puma]

Holy Shit this day is not starting out so good.

no no no, can't be, I haven't even gotten to work yet.


unless it is not catching.

[Paradox]

Surprise maintenance at CoH means I come and annoy you people for a while. :evilsmile:

Eh, dreary drizzly rain. I'd rather have a thunderstorm if it has to rain. Less depressing.

On the other hand, the crops and fruit trees really need it this time of year, so I suppose...

Like I could do anything about it.

[Paradox]

Typo Lad is just as aghast:View Post (http://forums.comicbookresources.com/showpost.php?p=6852012&postcount=1559)

...

From Dox?

That's what I said!

I think Chris has lost his mind.

Or he's just still drunk from last night's "work". :biggrin:

[Puma]

Surprise maintenance at CoH means I come and annoy you people for a while. :evilsmile:

Eh, dreary drizzly rain. I'd rather have a thunderstorm if it has to rain. Less depressing.

On the other hand, the crops and fruit trees really need it this time of year, so I suppose...

Like I could do anything about it.

go play scrabble

[Paradox]

Hmm... OK!

[Gilda Dent]

Rita's is socially retarded?

Many of its patrons are.

Gregh. Why do I like this Marvel Adventures for kids I picked up better than some new Spidey stuff? >_>

I've been enjoying the Marvel Adventures line more than the core universe titles for some time now. Marvel Adventures Avengers is particularly a fun book.

[Jared_Humpherys]

Many of it's patrons are.



*Raises hand*

Pathologically so, no less.

Actually, "social retard" is the joking term some of my friend use to describe my Asperger's. I actually find it kinda funny.

[Puma]

Many of it's patrons are.

.

We are the riders of the short bus.

[Agent Helix]

I never knew howy was such a Jennifer Aniston and weak insult enthusiast.

[jessecuster3]

Some people! If everything worked fine on Monday and nothing changed on their side, and it stopped working first thing Tuesday, changing their account information is NOT going to help!

[Merey]

Morning all.

So, the day started off pretty well. My Amazon order came in and now I have Mario Kart with the wheel thingy, and the first two trades of Hellboy.


Now back to legal separating of companies. Fun, fun stuff!

[Puma]

Some people! If everything worked fine on Monday and nothing changed on their side, and it stopped working first thing Tuesday, changing their account information is NOT going to help!

Must be the same people who think when a window pops up saying you've entered an invalid PIN that it makes since to hard shut down the computer.



actually I wonder about anyone who goes into a public space and randomly turns equipment off thinking somehow it will benefit them.

[Jared_Humpherys]

Morning all.

So, the day started off pretty well. My Amazon order came in and now I have Mario Kart with the wheel thingy, and the first two trades of Hellboy.


Now back to legal separating of companies. Fun, fun stuff!

Mario Kart is great fun. I'd suggest having some people over to share the experience. The game is one of the best when it comes to playing with others, no question.

[jessecuster3]

Must be the same people who think when a window pops up saying you've entered an invalid PIN that it makes since to hard shut down the computer.



actually I wonder about anyone who goes into a public space and randomly turns equipment off thinking somehow it will benefit them.

Oh no, the customer is right on this one, its our internal support that is wrong.

[Merey]

Mario Kart is great fun. I'd suggest having some people over to share the experience. The game is one of the best when it comes to playing with others, no question.

Does the game still work well using just the wii remote by itself (no wheel)? I also have a classic controller as well, so maybe that works better?

[Puma]

Oh no, the customer is right on this one, its our internal support that is wrong.

oftentimes the patron is right as well, that it is an internal IT problem, but trying to fix it themselves isn't the answer.

[Gilda Dent]

*Raises hand*

Pathologically so, no less.

Actually, "social retard" is the joking term some of my friend use to describe my Asperger's. I actually find it kinda funny.

Pathologically and officially diagnosed.

"Social retard" is how I describe my social phobia.

We are the riders of the short bus.

Badoom!

The bus that takes Molly to the gifted program school is a short bus.

[Jared_Humpherys]

Does the game still work well using just the wii remote by itself (no wheel)? I also have a classic controller as well, so maybe that works better?

Yep, just fine. You can buy more wheel shells if you'd like, also. They're like $10 a pop.

If you're playing competitively, the classic or Gamecube controller works better. But, for the purposes of fun, I'd say the wheel is superior.

[Typo Lad]

I got to mess with a Wii Sunday. Mario Galaxy looked fun, but the guy who brought it over didn't let me really explore it. Just kind of said "do this, now this". Blah.

Now that I know there's a port of Worms to Wii, I know what my next-gen system will be.

[Gilda Dent]

I feel left out because I don't have a Wii now.

Poor Gilda, limited to her 360 and PS3.

[tricksterpup]

I don't know why but I thought of Stonegold when I got this emailed to me.

Federal Rebate

The federal government is sending each and every one of us a $600 rebate.
If we spend that money at Wal-Mart, the money will go to China.
If we spend it on gasoline it will go to the Arabs.
If we purchase a computer it will go to India.
If we purchase fruit and vegetables it will go to Mexico, Honduras, and Guatemala.
If we purchase a good car it will go to Japan.
If we purchase useless crap it will go to Taiwan and none of it will help the American economy.

The only way to keep that money here at home is to buy guns, prostitutes, and beer, since these are the only products still produced in the US.

Thank you for your help.
Federal Rebate

[tricksterpup]

I got to mess with a Wii Sunday. Mario Galaxy looked fun, but the guy who brought it over didn't let me really explore it. Just kind of said "do this, now this". Blah.

Now that I know there's a port of Worms to Wii, I know what my next-gen system will be.

Typo,
Playing with another man's Wii.. I am so jealous.

[jessecuster3]

I feel left out because I don't have a Wii now.

Poor Gilda, limited to her 360 and PS3.

I don't have one either. I have a languishing 360. However, since my girl has fallen in love with the DS, I think a Wii is my next big purchase.

[Jared_Humpherys]

I feel left out because I don't have a Wii now.

Poor Gilda, limited to her 360 and PS3.

I definitely play my 360 the most of the next gens. Good stuff.

Typo, if you like Worms, I think you'll like this. (http://www.2dboy.com/games.php) It's coming to WiiWare(a system that lets you download games to the Wii) next Monday. I think it'll be only $10, or $15 at the absolute most.

[Merey]

I got to mess with a Wii Sunday. Mario Galaxy looked fun, but the guy who brought it over didn't let me really explore it. Just kind of said "do this, now this". Blah.

Now that I know there's a port of Worms to Wii, I know what my next-gen system will be.

The what and the who? Seriously, Greek I tell I ya!

[Puma]

Pathologically and officially diagnosed.

"Social retard" is how I describe my social phobia.



Badoom!

The bus that takes Molly to the gifted program school is a short bus.

We non-gamers need to form our own clique.

[Jared_Humpherys]

We non-gamers need to form our own clique.

But Gilda is a gamer. And cliques formed without Gilda are worse for her absence, I'd say.

[Typo Lad]

I read about that.

I love Worms. Been playing it since the earliest versions. Worms3D sucked, but I can play World Party till my hair falls out.

...

Too late.

[Typo Lad]

The what and the who? Seriously, Greek I tell I ya!
Worms. It's a turn-based game where you control a team of talking worms armed with weapons that range from grenades and mortars to Holy Hand Grenades and Mad Cows.

Brilliant. Rent it.

[Radioactive Zombie]

Am I the only one who thinks the Wii just has a gimmicky motion sensor and there's only a few games worth purchasing for it? Honestly, I was probably the only one that wasn't screaming about how Sony sucked after the price was revealed...

[Slam_Bradley]

We non-gamers need to form our own clique.


There'd be precious few of us in that clique.

[Puma]

There'd be precious few of us in that clique.

but then we could act 'oh so superior' in our refusal to go along with the unwashed, cheeto eating masses.

[Radioactive Zombie]

but then we could act 'oh so superior' in our refusal to go along with the unwashed, cheeto eating masses.

What if they're washed and they don't eat junk food?

[Slam_Bradley]

What if they're washed and they don't eat junk food?

Then they must not be REAL GAMERZ!

[jessecuster3]

but then we could act 'oh so superior' in our refusal to go along with the unwashed, cheeto eating masses.

I never eat cheetos when I game, the stuff doesn't come off of your fingers well enough.

[Radioactive Zombie]

Then they must not be REAL GAMERZ!

R3/-\|_ G@|\/|3RZ P\/\/|\| _|00!!111ONEHAX.

>_> Sorry.

[jessecuster3]

I definitely play my 360 the most of the next gens. Good stuff.



What are you playing currently?

[Jared_Humpherys]

Am I the only one who thinks the Wii just has a gimmicky motion sensor and there's only a few games worth purchasing for it? Honestly, I was probably the only one that wasn't screaming about how Sony sucked after the price was revealed...

I submit that the first party titles on the Wii thus far, which is what has dominated Nintendo's lineup on all their past consoles, is superior to the Gamecube's 1st-party lineup.

And as far as the gimmick goes, some have made very, very good use of it. Zack and Wiki(a third party game, no less), for example(another must-have for you, Typo. Only $20, too).

Also, did you know that buying a racing wheel for games usually costs $50 or more? A light gun $30 or more? The Wii "gimmick" can emulate both of these, and except for optional shells(one of which includes a game), the darn thing comes with the system.

I'd say it's brilliant for saving consumers money alone.

[Jared_Humpherys]

What are you playing currently?

On the 360? Mostly GTA IV at the moment. Some Dark Sector and Lost Odyssey.

[Radioactive Zombie]

Yes... so?

I'm sorry, but to me, it was just Wii waving [to admit, "Raving Rabbids" was fun with it], but insofar, the only racer is Mario Kart. And Project Gotham, Gran Turismo, and the like are only for the other consoles.

And I'm more of a shooter freak, anyway, and only Red Steel, Far Cry, and Metroid are available.

Mrrh... no, you should have seen the wave of screaming anti-MS, anti-Sony dumbfucks.

[Justin D.]

Worms is one of the funnest games ever. Exploding sheep! Deadly old ladies! Air strike!

Yeah, I'll probably get a Wii soon too. Waiting to see if a certain someone buys it first though. Maybe for a certain other someone's birthday.

Holy crap. I will not be eating much lunch today, if anything at all. Just bought a fully-loaded miga with a side of refried beans and a tortilla from the cafeteria. She asked me if I wanted queso on it and then poured it over everything, including the beans. I'm going to be loaded down. This may make working out in the gym in a couple hours a little uncomfortable.

[DoctorDoom]

And a good morning to everyone! :smile:

How are you?

[Radioactive Zombie]

And a good morning to everyone! :smile:

How are you?

Hello, Rei.

In any case, I'm going to disappear off to school.

You know what we need? We need a "Hogs of War" remake...

[DoctorDoom]

I'd comment back, but I prefer to avoid sticky situations.

Hey now.

.

[Jared_Humpherys]

Yes... so?

I'm sorry, but to me, it was just Wii waving [to admit, "Raving Rabbids" was fun with it], but insofar, the only racer is Mario Kart. And Project Gotham, Gran Turismo, and the like are only for the other consoles.

And I'm more of a shooter freak, anyway, and only Red Steel, Far Cry, and Metroid are available.

Mrrh... no, you should have seen the wave of screaming anti-MS, anti-Sony dumbfucks.

Excite Truck is a solid racer for the Wii.

There are more shooters in the Wii pipeline. And there's already "Umbrella Chronicles" out for the Wii also if you like light-gun shooters. Resident Evil 4, while not first-person, is also awesome on the Wii.

And every console has slobbering fanatic dumb$%^&s. There are no exceptions to this.

Look, I'm not saying Wii is the best. I've already stated the 360 is my favorite, and that I own all three(and a PSP and DS also). But there are some quality games out for the Wii. I understand if it isn't your cup of tea, though. I for one play far more PS2 games on my PS3 than I do recent titles.

[Radioactive Zombie]

Yeah, I heard RE4 is MUCH better for the Wii.. God, I was so bored with it after the second time through.

Mmrph... they've got a bunch of on-rails... UC, HotD, Ghost Squad...

[Guapo Méndez]

Which console is the one where you can add a keyboard andmouse?

'cause I really hate playing fps shooters with a controller.

[Jared_Humpherys]

Which console is the one where you can add a keyboard andmouse?

'cause I really hate playing fps shooters with a controller.

Playstation 3 for sure.

Not certain about the 360.

[Typo Lad]

Worms is one of the funnest games ever. Exploding sheep! Deadly old ladies! Air strike!

Preach it.

Wish we could play World Party over a network or something.

[Gilda Dent]

but then we could act 'oh so superior' in our refusal to go along with the unwashed, cheeto eating masses.

I shower twice a day and eat healthy food most of the time.

What are you playing currently?

Ridge Racer, the two Tomb Raider games from last year, Burnout Revenge, and Feeding Frenzy.

Feeding Frenzy is one of those really simple concept games that is almost infinitely replayable. You start as a small fish. You eat any fish that's small than you, and eventually grow until you can eat bigger fish. There are a few power ups, but that's basically it.

The play balance is strange. On the untimed version, it gradually escalates, but add the timer and the first level is by far the most difficult, with subsequent levels getting easier as you build up time. Most of the time I have 15 minutes accumulated to finish the final screen.

[Radioactive Zombie]

Which console is the one where you can add a keyboard andmouse?

'cause I really hate playing fps shooters with a controller.

I do, too. Erm, PS3, they've got a peripheral for it. Dunno about the 360.

[Radioactive Zombie]

Later, kids!

[jessecuster3]

On the 360? Mostly GTA IV at the moment. Some Dark Sector and Lost Odyssey.

Hmm I am skipping GTA, and don't know about Dark Sector, and am havign trouble getting into Lost Odyssey, I am only playing Rock Band these days and we haven't even been playing that so much.


Once my girl gets a job I will have more time after I come home and play more.

[Merey]

I submit that the first party titles on the Wii thus far, which is what has dominated Nintendo's lineup on all their past consoles, is superior to the Gamecube's 1st-party lineup.

And as far as the gimmick goes, some have made very, very good use of it. Zack and Wiki(a third party game, no less), for example(another must-have for you, Typo. Only $20, too).

Also, did you know that buying a racing wheel for games usually costs $50 or more? A light gun $30 or more? The Wii "gimmick" can emulate both of these, and except for optional shells(one of which includes a game), the darn thing comes with the system.

I'd say it's brilliant for saving consumers money alone.


Agreed. I'm hardly a gamer, but I do enjoy playing the less time consuming games like Mario Kart, puzzle games and the wii sports game. With the Wii Nintendo has really tapped into an undeserved market of people who are a bit overwhelmed by the type of games that the PS3 and XBox 360 were designed for, but want something that's simplified and fun.

Is it a gimmick? I guess that's all to do with the eye of the beholder, but I think it's brilliant. And hey, as long as they keep doing what they do well, then it's going to continue to be an immensely profitable system.

[Justin D.]

And a good morning to everyone! :smile:

How are you?

I'm good, except for two things.

I didn't get that job I was excited about before. The woman who interviewed me set it wasn't my qualifications, she really liked my responses on the homework she gave me, and thought it was a pleasure to meet me. She just found a better match. Whatever that means.

Oh, and I think I have a case of the itis now.

[Dreadstar]

I quit playing platform-based games when I realized the only things I played on them were things that I really really sucked at. Seriously, a 6 year old button masher can take Eddie in Tekken and kick my ass. And FPS games? Forget about it. I found my niche in real-time interaction, ala MMORPGs like CoH and WoW. I may never go beyond the PS2.

[Royal]

Which console is the one where you can add a keyboard andmouse?

'cause I really hate playing fps shooters with a controller.

PS3 i believe

[jessecuster3]

Ridge Racer, the two Tomb Raider games from last year, Burnout Revenge, and Feeding Frenzy.
.


Revenge is the 4th one, right? Which system are you playing it on? As far as Tomb Raider its Anniversary and Legends right? I played one of them on on my PSP got a bit of the way in and hit a bit I couldn't pass and gave up.

[DoctorDoom]

I'm good, except for two things.

I didn't get that job I was excited about before. The woman who interviewed me set it wasn't my qualifications, she really liked my responses on the homework she gave me, and thought it was a pleasure to meet me. She just found a better match. Whatever that means.

Oh, and I think I have a case of the itis now.

I'm sorry to hear about that. I hope things eventually work out for you.

And the itis?

[Puma]

I shower twice a day and eat healthy food most of the time.


.

you folks are destroying a perfectly good stereotype, you know that don't you? where are the basement dwelling, virginal, cheeto eating, mountain dew drinking, social misfits with anger issues as portrayed by our always accurate media sources?

[Jared_Humpherys]

where are the basement dwelling, virginal, cheeto eating, mountain dew drinking, social misfits with anger issues as portrayed by our always accurate media sources?

On gamefaqs.

[Dreadstar]

you folks are destroying a perfectly good stereotype, you know that don't you? where are the basement dwelling, virginal, cheeto eating, mountain dew drinking, social misfits with anger issues as portrayed by our always accurate media sources?

Mostly on the PvP servers at WoW, I think.

[DoctorDoom]

On gamefaqs.
Ouch.

Is it bad I was thinking that as well?

[Jared_Humpherys]

Mostly on the PvP servers at WoW, I think.

http://kissnews.web-log.nl/photos/uncategorized/makelovenotwarcraft.jpg

[Jared_Humpherys]

Ouch.

Is it bad I was thinking that as well?

Not if we're right.

Which we are.

[Justin D.]

I'm sorry to hear about that. I hope things eventually work out for you.

And the itis?

Getting worse, I'm afraid.

Maybe . . . maybe if I just . . lie down right . . . here . . .

[Merey]

Whoo Hoo!

Rufus Sewell (aka to Me, the original Septimus) is going to be starring in a new CBS series this Fall, "The Eleventh Hour."





http://bp3.blogger.com/_2kYeOFrgUZY/R68KoxRjt1I/AAAAAAAAAQ0/rO9-3BQBKx8/S220/rufus-main.jpg

[Gilda Dent]

Revenge is the 4th one, right? Which system are you playing it on? As far as Tomb Raider its Anniversary and Legends right? I played one of them on on my PSP got a bit of the way in and hit a bit I couldn't pass and gave up.

Yep. After reading the reviews for Paradise, I decided it wasn't for me. The two Tomb Raider games are Legends and Anniversary. Anniversary is a remake of the original with graphics updated, new puzzles added, and the expanded roster of moves implemented.

I tend to wait a few months before getting a game. Early adopters get them and trade them in, and I get a big discount. Game stores also routinely give a better warranty on used games than on new ones.

One thing I've noticed with used games is that gamers who buy and trade tend to be much more careful with their games than people who rent games or DVDs. The discs are routinely in excellent condition compared to the badly scratched ones that show up in rental outlets.

[Paradox]

Puma rang?:

you folks are destroying a perfectly good stereotype, you know that don't you? where are the basement dwelling, virginal, cheeto eating, mountain dew drinking, social misfits with anger issues as portrayed by our always accurate media sources?

Hmmm? WHAT?

And it's "celibate" not "virginal". :wink:

[Gilda Dent]

I have no finals today. This means that though I am required to come to work, I have no work to do.

[Justin D.]

Whoo Hoo!

Rufus Sewell (aka to Me, the original Septimus) is going to be starring in a new CBS series this Fall, "The Eleventh Hour."





http://bp3.blogger.com/_2kYeOFrgUZY/R68KoxRjt1I/AAAAAAAAAQ0/rO9-3BQBKx8/S220/rufus-main.jpg

That's an American version of the British The Eleventh Hour (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0462097/), starring Patrick Stewart. Surprisingly, it didn't do so well. It sounds about perfect for CBS though.

Merey, how's the workout coming along?

[Justin D.]

I have no finals today. This means that though I am required to come to work, I have no work to do.

I see an increased amount of posting happening in your future today. Or maybe some trips to Hulu.

[tricksterpup]

I was just taking pictures of one of my girls last night and thought i would share..
enjoy
http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j82/iguanajim/jewel.jpg

[Paradox]

Gorgeous! Very healthy looking. You keep her well.

[tricksterpup]

Gorgeous! Very healthy looking. You keep her well.

Thanks, she had an issue with snake mites a few months ago but they are gone now. She was an adoption that came in to our herp society. No one wanted her at the end of adoption night and I got her for free.

[DoctorDoom]

Not if we're right.

Which we are.
Damn straight.

[morna]

Morning all.

So, the day started off pretty well. My Amazon order came in and now I have Mario Kart with the wheel thingy, and the first two trades of Hellboy.


Now back to legal separating of companies. Fun, fun stuff!enjoy Hellboy and remember it gets WAAY better after the first one.

We non-gamers need to form our own clique.
indeed
There'd be precious few of us in that clique.

quality over quantity

also... Good Morning all


also also... Justin sorry to hear that. I know the feeling. hug

[DoctorDoom]

Getting worse, I'm afraid.

Maybe . . . maybe if I just . . lie down right . . . here . . .
Is that laziness after eating?

[Royal]

God damn fuckin Hi Hats!!

[DoctorDoom]

Gorgeous! Very healthy looking. You keep her well.
Even I have to agree. Beautiful.

[Jared_Humpherys]

God damn fuckin Hi Hats!!

Help! Royal's stuck on a time loop!

[DoctorDoom]

And still watching the Tudors...

Queen Ann just !@#$ed the shit out of the King...and then asked him to kill his ex-wife and daughter with that wife. She then proceeds to go down on him.

[Justin D.]

enjoy Hellboy and remember it gets WAAY better after the first one.

I've read surprisingly little of Hellboy. Just a couple trades and some individual issues. Need to pick up some more trades eventually.

also also... Justin sorry to hear that. I know the feeling. hug

Thanks. Yeah, it sucks. Got me quite depressed afterward. However, a new advertising agency that's making some waves (Dell's new thing) asked for my resume yesterday afternoon. Anything to get out of here and into something not like it.

Is that lazines after eating?

"The itis is a Caribbean term in Black American Vernacular English to describe a condition of sleepiness associated with eating meats and sauces, a real human phenomena known as food coma. The term 'itis' or 'The itis' actually derives from its racial connotation 'niggeritis' with the racist word later being dropped as usage of the term came to the U.S.[citation needed] This word derives from slave owners trying to describe why slaves did not want to work after eating."

Before I looked it up, I thought it was a made-up word and first heard about it on The Boondocks cartoon from the episode, The Itis (http://www.answers.com/topic/the-itis-the-boondocks?cat=entertainment). This is the first half of the episode (http://youtube.com/watch?v=ibZV3KUUnLo), which explains what the itis is.

Basically, eat lots of food, get full and sleepy, and you have the itis.

And still watching the Tudors...

Queen Ann just !@#$ed the shit out of the King...and then asked him to kill his ex-wife and daughter with that wife. She then proceeds to go down on him.

That's a good queen.

[jessecuster3]

Yep. After reading the reviews for Paradise, I decided it wasn't for me. The two Tomb Raider games are Legends and Anniversary. Anniversary is a remake of the original with graphics updated, new puzzles added, and the expanded roster of moves implemented.

.

I tried out the demo of Burnout Paradise on the 360, it wasn't for me either. There was a crazy freestyle mode where you had to find jumps and then try to pop wheelie and such, it didn't really make any sense to me. The races were fun because you could find any route to the end of the race you wanted to, instead of following a specific path.

I will have to go back and figure out which TR I was playing, I know the analog stick on the PSP made shooting and some of the jumping really difficult. I probably would have liked it more if it was on 360 or PS2.

My biggest problem is playing more action oriented games on my handhelds before I go to sleep, I get kind of jacked up and cannot sleep. The more puzzle oriented games(Puzzle Quest, Crush, Poker, etc) are better for me.

[Ben Morgan]

And still watching the Tudors...

Queen Ann just !@#$ed the shit out of the King...and then asked him to kill his ex-wife and daughter with that wife. She then proceeds to go down on him.I have a feeling you're not talking about Morna and her family

[morna]

ooo I should tell you of the dream I had last night. Came gently awake at 3:00 and had to whisper wow. Another random CBRer - Joe Rice this time - made a cameo but the tiger was the kool part. It was full of sensual detail sounds and physical sensations and metaphysical one s too. Again, too as I have felt many times lately, it felt like it was delivered all at once as a package, but to remember it my brain had to pull it out to a linear form. Conscious brains have their limitations.

[jessecuster3]

"The itis is a Caribbean term in Black American Vernacular English to describe a condition of sleepiness associated with eating meats and sauces, a real human phenomena known as food coma. The term 'itis' or 'The itis' actually derives from its racial connotation 'niggeritis' with the racist word later being dropped as usage of the term came to the U.S.[citation needed] This word derives from slave owners trying to describe why slaves did not want to work after eating."

Before I looked it up, I thought it was a made-up word and first heard about it on The Boondocks cartoon from the episode, The Itis (http://www.answers.com/topic/the-itis-the-boondocks?cat=entertainment). This is the first half of the episode (http://youtube.com/watch?v=ibZV3KUUnLo), which explains what the itis is.

Basically, eat lots of food, get full and sleepy, and you have the itis.


We always called that "Food Coma!"

[Merey]

That's an American version of the British The Eleventh Hour (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0462097/), starring Patrick Stewart. Surprisingly, it didn't do so well. It sounds about perfect for CBS though.

Merey, how's the workout coming along?


The article I read mentioned that Stewart and the original UK show and I thought to myself that it must have tanked because I've never heard a thing about it. Let's hope it has a better second life. I wonder if they are going to Americanize Rufus like they've done with most of the British tv actor imports. I want him to keep his accent! But the guy does awesome accent/dialect work. He put on a great Czech accent for "Rock 'n Roll."

Oh, I was going to PM you soon about the workout. It's going well, and I've noticed some toning in my arms and a little in my legs (legs had a head start from my on-going cardio). However, I'm off schedule now because I had a Tetanus shot last Thursday and my arm was wicked sore for about 5 days. I need to get back on schedule.


Also, I'm very sorry to hear about the job. I guess the best thing to do is choose to be Zen about it and decide it wasn't meant to be. Good luck with this new prospective job - maybe this is the one that's meant to be.

[DoctorDoom]

I

That's a good queen.

....Really?

I have a feeling you're not talking about Morna and her family

What would ever give you that impression?

[DoctorDoom]

All right, I'm off to pick up some Sweet/Spicy Doritos and a lot of Wendy's 99 cents stuff.

[Jared_Humpherys]

I'm sorry to hear about the job, Justin.

[tricksterpup]

Even I have to agree. Beautiful.

Thanks, I appreciate that. :)

Here is a picture of her from the top.

http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j82/iguanajim/jeweltop.jpg

And a picture of her showing tongue.

http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j82/iguanajim/jewel2.jpg

[tricksterpup]

By the way, I can finally sleep at night.

Vatican: It's OK to believe in aliens

By ARIEL DAVID, Associated Press WriterTue May 13, 4:07 PM ET

Believing that the universe may contain alien life does not contradict a faith in God, the Vatican's chief astronomer said in an interview published Tuesday.

The Rev. Jose Gabriel Funes, the Jesuit director of the Vatican Observatory, was quoted as saying the vastness of the universe means it is possible there could be other forms of life outside Earth, even intelligent ones.

"How can we rule out that life may have developed elsewhere?" Funes said. "Just as we consider earthly creatures as 'a brother,' and 'sister,' why should we not talk about an 'extraterrestrial brother'? It would still be part of creation."

In the interview by the Vatican newspaper L'Osservatore Romano, Funes said that such a notion "doesn't contradict our faith" because aliens would still be God's creatures. Ruling out the existence of aliens would be like "putting limits" on God's creative freedom, he said.

The interview, headlined "The extraterrestrial is my brother," covered a variety of topics including the relationship between the Roman Catholic Church and science, and the theological implications of the existence of alien life.

Funes said science, especially astronomy, does not contradict religion, touching on a theme of Pope Benedict XVI, who has made exploring the relationship between faith and reason a key aspect of his papacy.

The Bible "is not a science book," Funes said, adding that he believes the Big Bang theory is the most "reasonable" explanation for the creation of the universe. The theory says the universe began billions of years ago in the explosion of a single, super-dense point that contained all matter.

But he said he continues to believe that "God is the creator of the universe and that we are not the result of chance."

Funes urged the church and the scientific community to leave behind divisions caused by Galileo's persecution 400 years ago, saying the incident has "caused wounds."

In 1633 the astronomer was tried as a heretic and forced to recant his theory that the Earth revolved around the sun. Church teaching at the time placed Earth at the center of the universe.

"The church has somehow recognized its mistakes," he said. "Maybe it could have done it better, but now it's time to heal those wounds and this can be done through calm dialogue and collaboration."

Pope John Paul declared in 1992 that the ruling against Galileo was an error resulting from "tragic mutual incomprehension."

The Vatican Observatory has been at the forefront of efforts to bridge the gap between religion and science. Its scientist-clerics have generated top-notch research and its meteorite collection is considered one of the world's best.

The observatory, founded by Pope Leo XIII in 1891, is based in Castel Gandolfo, a lakeside town in the hills outside Rome where the pope has a summer residence. It also conducts research at an observatory at the University of Arizona, in Tucson.

[Ben Morgan]

What would ever give you that impression?
The Tudors?

[Justin D.]

....Really?

Sorry, I was distracted by the sex.

I'm sorry to hear about the job, Justin.

Eh, it sucks because it would've been an amazing opportunity. Just have to keep looking for better ones than I'm at is all.

For now, I'm just trying to keep working here. Kind of hard after I mentioned Hulu. Trying to keep from watching stuff like Monday's episode of Bones I missed , Titan A.E., or Bullworth.

[morna]

The Tudors?

you guys talking about my dysfunctional family. ;)

[Rallura]

Good morning people.

[Puma]

morning Rally

[Typo Lad]

So Northwest owes Suzannah two plane tickets... but won't let us use them unless we pay another $300 in fees.

If anyone needs me, I'll be on the phone. Being rude.

[Agent Helix]

you guys talking about my dysfunctional family. ;)

You misheard. They said "two-doors". They're talking about coupes.

[Rallura]

morning Rally

How are you today?
i just got up,
managed to anger the people upstairs,
and am now trying to decide
what professions to get my new WoW char.


So Northwest owes Suzannah two plane tickets... but won't let us use them unless we pay another $300 in fees.

If anyone needs me, I'll be on the phone. Being rude.

Sic 'em!

[Gilda Dent]

I see an increased amount of posting happening in your future today. Or maybe some trips to Hulu.

Done gone there to check out the latest episodes of House and The Office. I almost never watch TV live anymore.

I can't watch House at home because Em feels an irresistible urge to MST3K it, the medicine is so bad. She says she quit her residency to go into research and she's a better diagnostician than House, who ranges from barely competent to blatant and frequent malpractice.

[Michael P]

So Northwest owes Suzannah two plane tickets... but won't let us use them unless we pay another $300 in fees.

If anyone needs me, I'll be on the phone. Being rude.

Have fun! .

[Puma]

[QUOTE=Rallura;6853384]How are you today?
i just got up,
managed to anger the people upstairs,
and am now trying to decide
what professions to get my new WoW char.



I am preparing myself for the onset of storytimes. Ten minutes and counting. Also being very slow at putting together the ends list (items that need to go to other Branches). Generally engaging in work-avoidance.

How did you manage to annoy the upstairs folks?

[Slam_Bradley]

I can't watch House at home because Em feels an irresistible urge to MST3K it, the medicine is so bad. She says she quit her residency to go into research and she's a better diagnostician than House, who ranges from barely competent to blatant and frequent malpractice.


I'm not allowed to watch legal shows because I do much the same thing.

[Agent Helix]

I'm not allowed to watch legal shows because I do much the same thing.

Same thing with me and movies about serial killers.

[Rallura]

I am preparing myself for the onset of storytimes. Ten minutes and counting. Also being very slow at putting together the ends list (items that need to go to other Branches). Generally engaging in work-avoidance.

How did you manage to annoy the upstairs folks?

They were arguing on the balcony,
VERY LOUDLY,
so, I turned on showtunes
VERY LOUDLY,
and apparently that was rude.

[Jared_Humpherys]

Same thing with me and movies about serial killers.

Believe me everyone, Helix's delivery of "It puts the lotion in the basket" is far better than anything you'll ever see on film.

[Justin D.]

Done gone there to check out the latest episodes of House and The Office. I almost never watch TV live anymore.

I can't watch House at home because Em feels an irresistible urge to MST3K it, the medicine is so bad. She says she quit her residency to go into research and she's a better diagnostician than House, who ranges from barely competent to blatant and frequent malpractice.

Oh, I'm sure the medical stuff on there is a bit on the iffy side, but I watch it more for the characters and their interaction. The medical stuff just exists on the show to propel the characters' plots forward.

Although, the medical stuff is neat at times too. I'd be interested in hearing someone MST3K it medically.

[Agent Helix]

How'd you get out of the pit?

[Jared_Humpherys]

How'd you get out of the pit?

I climbed up the pile of bones of the children.

[Agent Helix]

You bastard! Those were alphabetized!

[Puma]

They were arguing on the balcony,
VERY LOUDLY,
so, I turned on showtunes
VERY LOUDLY,
and apparently that was rude.




if it was Andrew Lloyd Weber I understand their point completely.

[Rallura]

if it was Andrew Lloyd Weber I understand their point completely.

Don't tell BB
but I don't like Weber.

[morna]

Good morning people.



Mornin' Rally. I hear you saw Iron Man...

[Gilda Dent]

Oh, I'm sure the medical stuff on there is a bit on the iffy side, but I watch it more the characters and their interaction. The medical stuff just exists on the show to propel the characters' plots forward.

Although, the medical stuff is neat at times too. I'd be interested in hearing someone MST3K it medically.

Same here. It's fun to see a truly misanthropic character in a position that generally requires a degree of empathy.

[Justin D.]

You bastard! Those were alphabetized!

I think I knocked over your bags of hair when I was trying to find my way to the stairs in the dark.

Sorry about that.

[Rallura]

Mornin' Rally. I hear you saw Iron Man...

Wowweeeweeewowwowweee!

[Typo Lad]

"doesn't matter. You have to pay almost tthe cost of the ticket to change it, even though we never said that. Yes, that would have been good."

(and what's most annoying is they're totally in the right here)

[Justin D.]

Same here. It's fun to see a truly misanthropic character in a position that generally requires a degree of empathy.

Yep. I've said, "Damn, he's such an ass" and "I feel sorry for him" about House (and sometimes other characters) while watching the same episode. Also, "He's just selfish and doesn't care" and "He only made them think he doesn't care." The show, it plays with my emotions.

Also, after having fallen in love with Black Adder when I was younger, I find it hard to resist anything having to do with Hugh Laurie. Rowan Atkinson has let me down though, which is a damn shame because he can be awesome.

[Rallura]

"doesn't matter. You have to pay almost tthe cost of the ticket to change it, even though we never said that. Yes, that would have been good."

Jerks.


Yep. I've said, "Damn, he's such an ass" and "I feel sorry for him" about House (and sometimes other characters) while watching the same episode. Also, "He's just selfish and doesn't care" and "He only made them think he doesn't care." The show, it plays with my emotions.

Also, after having fallen in love with Black Adder when I was younger, I find it hard to resist anything having to do with Hugh Laurie. Rowan Atkinson has let me down though, which is a damn shame because he can be awesome.

Have you checked out Jeeves and Wooster?

[Puma]

Don't tell BB
but I don't like Weber.


your secret is safe with me


don't know about these other folks though

[Michael P]

You bastard! Those were alphabetized!

By name or type?

[StoneGold]

http://consumerist.com/assets/images/consumerist/2008/05/sweetbabyjesus.jpg

[Justin D.]

Jerks.




Have you checked out Jeeves and Wooster?


Only heard about it. Don't know much about it though. Saw a bunch of clips from A Bit of Fry and Laurie.

[Gilda Dent]

Yep. I've said, "Damn, he's such an ass" and "I feel sorry for him" about House (and sometimes other characters) while watching the same episode. Also, "He's just selfish and doesn't care" and "He only made them think he doesn't care." The show, it plays with my emotions.

Also, after having fallen in love with Black Adder when I was younger, I find it hard to resist anything having to do with Hugh Laurie. Rowan Atkinson has let me down though, which is a damn shame because he can be awesome.

I've never seen Black Adder, but I do love me some Mr. Bean, the original shorts, not the movies.

Hulu has the original Hulk series. The pilot actually isn't terrible, with the characters doing a good number of smart things, and the explanation being better than most comic related properties (specific genetic mutation + gamma radiation + adrenaline = hulk out). It became Shane meets The Fugitive pretty quickly afterwards.

[Puma]

nothing like hyper three year olds trying to sing 'Frere Jacques'

[Rallura]

Only heard about it. Don't know much about it though. Saw a bunch of clips from A Bit of Fry and Laurie.

I highly recommend it,
it's Fry as Jeeves and Laurie as Wooster,
doing the Wodehouse stories.

[Justin D.]

I've never seen Black Adder, but I do love me some Mr. Bean, the original shorts, not the movies.

Hulu has the original Hulk series. The pilot actually isn't terrible, with the characters doing a good number of smart things, and the explanation being better than most comic related properties (specific genetic mutation + gamma radiation + adrenaline = hulk out). It became Shane meets The Fugitive pretty quickly afterwards.

I've like a few of the Mr. Bean bits I've seen, but I much prefer Atkinson on Black Adder. In fact, here's a clip of Hugh Laurie on The Actor's Studio setting up a clip of Black Adder (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gv0Qf8cLhj0).

Only old thing I've watched on Hulu so far is the first episode of Doogie Howser. It's not bad.

I highly recommend it,
it's Fry as Jeeves and Laurie as Wooster,
doing the Wodehouse stories.


Don't know Wodehouse.

[Dreadstar]

That Ortiz guy looks to be on the wrong end of like 4 or 5 CBR rules, don't he? There's really only one thing to post for that:

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d108/Aliaswit/298994067_5bdd356e05_o.jpg

[Typo Lad]

Don't know Wodehouse.

You've no idea what you're missing. Take out one of the Jeeves collections from the local Library/

[Rallura]

Don't know Wodehouse.

You make my heart hurt.
P.G Wodehouse is an English writer,
the Jeeves series and also the Blanding Castle,
worked with Cole Porter on Anything Goes,
just a very good writer.

[Typo Lad]

Calling Wodehouse "very good" is a bit of an understatement.

The man was a masterful wordsmith.

[Rallura]

Calling Wodehouse "very good" is a bit of an understatement.

The man was a masterful wordsmith.

I haven't unpacked my adjectives yet.

[Justin D.]

I'll have to check out some Wodehouse then. Any recommendations for a first time Wodehouse reader?

The last episode of Black Adder is perhaps one of the saddest episodes of a comedy series ever. Atkinson talks about it and Mr. Bean with someone on a BBC show here (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Gr0Fa_QPNU&feature=related). It's interesting how studious he is.

[jessecuster3]

Dammit! If you give someone a to-go cup, you put a straw in the bag!

[Rallura]

I'll have to check out some Wodehouse then. Any recommendations for a first time Wodehouse reader?

The last episode of Black Adder is perhaps one of the saddest episodes of a comedy series ever. Atkinson talks about it and Mr. Bean with someone on a BBC show here (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Gr0Fa_QPNU&feature=related). It's interesting how studious he is.

Hrm, maybe Very Good, Jeeves.
What do you think Morts?

[morna]

That Ortiz guy looks to be on the wrong end of like 4 or 5 CBR rules, don't he? ...


I don't understand people like that - at all.

[Jared_Humpherys]

That Ortiz guy looks to be on the wrong end of like 4 or 5 CBR rules, don't he? There's really only one thing to post for that:

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d108/Aliaswit/298994067_5bdd356e05_o.jpg

Say what? I'm not finding anything.

[Dreadstar]

Say what? I'm not finding anything.

Oh, there's a guy who got PO'd about some thread he was obviously pandering/promoting or something and he created a new screen-name to go ballistic in the "Out of Context Rant" thread.

Y'know just another day at the office.

[berk]

There are a few Wodehouse samplers out there that contain short stories from a few of his most popular creations - Jeeves & Wooster, Blandings Castle, Ukridge, the Drones Club, etc - I'd go for one of those. The one that got me started I think was called The Wodehose Omnibus, but I imagine it's out of print. I found it at a library sale years ago, and it was an old banged up hardcover even then.

Here's one that looks good: Vintage Wodehouse (http://www.fantasticfiction.co.uk/w/p-g-wodehouse/vintage-wodehouse.htm)

[Jared_Humpherys]

Oh, there's a guy who got PO'd about some thread he was obviously pandering/promoting or something and he created a new screen-name to go ballistic in the "Out of Context Rant" thread.

Y'know just another day at the office.

Ah, found it. Charming fellow. Funny thing is, when trying to find out what you were referring to originally, I stumbled across his old username and the thread he was complaining about. But I figured "but that was a month ago, hardly relevant."

Anywho, lunch time!

[Typo Lad]

I started with an almost complete Jeeves Ominbus from the NY Public Library, but that's out of print. Set in order of publication. Glorious.

[StoneGold]

The last episode of Black Adder is perhaps one of the saddest episodes of a comedy series ever. Atkinson talks about it and Mr. Bean with someone on a BBC show here (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Gr0Fa_QPNU&feature=related). It's interesting how studious he is.

Technically not the last episode. There was, in fact, Blackadder Back and Forth, which I happened to have watched last night. Which is good, although the timing is a little off, in that they seemed to have a little trouble figuring out if they were still shooting a sitcom episode or a short film.

[Paul McEnery]

Oh, I'm sure the medical stuff on there is a bit on the iffy side, but I watch it more for the characters and their interaction. The medical stuff just exists on the show to propel the characters' plots forward.

Although, the medical stuff is neat at times too. I'd be interested in hearing someone MST3K it medically.

There's a website that does this.

Whose name and URL I momentarily forget.

I imagine google might remember. Or Wiki.

Also, last night's episode was close to best episode ever. The three stories one from way back, and the season closer from, what, Season Three? And this one.

And this one has Cuddy on the pole.

[Rallura]

And this one has Cuddy on the pole.

That was a great scene.

[Paul McEnery]

That was a great scene.


No no.

That was a GREAT scene. A scene I will treasure all my days. Right from the beginning with the cheerleader shoes.

[Rallura]

No no.

That was a GREAT scene. A scene I will treasure all my days. Right from the beginning with the cheerleader shoes.

I am not the best judge of these things,
since I would rather see
Laurie take his knickers off,
but she appeared to be doing a really nice job of it.

[Merey]

There's a website that does this.

Whose name and URL I momentarily forget.

I imagine google might remember. Or Wiki.

Also, last night's episode was close to best episode ever. The three stories one from way back, and the season closer from, what, Season Three? And this one.

And this one has Cuddy on the pole.

That's good to hear. I have it sitting on my DVR and haven't really felt all that inclined to watch because the show is getting a little tiresome. I LOVE the actors, but the writing can be too outlandish for me. I tend to like the episodes that brings it back to Earth. The first season's episode about the origin story of House's leg is beyond brilliant. I want more of that.

[Brian Cronin]

You people are so fucking blind.

If you came to my Comics Should Be Good forum, I'd set you straight with the truth about orphaned works.

-Brian

[thespianphryne]

You people are so fucking blind.

If you came to my Comics Should Be Good forum, I'd set you straight with the truth about orphaned works.

-Brian

Um . . . What?


-Das

[Rallura]

You people are so fucking blind.

If you came to my Comics Should Be Good forum, I'd set you straight with the truth about orphaned works.

-Brian



Cronin is so going to ban you for spamming.

[jessecuster3]

You people are so fucking blind.

If you came to my Comics Should Be Good forum, I'd set you straight with the truth about orphaned works.

-Brian

Oooh. That's Cronin 5:13!

[Puma]

Um . . . What?


-Das

out of context thread

[Brian Cronin]

Oooh. That's Cronin 5:13!

What? I'm just trying to open your minds! Don't make me post some pictures of dog shit!

-Brian

[jessecuster3]

What? I'm just trying to open your minds! Don't make me post some pictures of dog shit!

-Brian

Wait, here is a link to an article that totally disproves what my point is.

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/26/55898796_7af12c1d3a.jpg

[Puma]

http://images.icanhascheezburger.com/completestore/2008/5/14/targetacquired128552627161221536.jpg

[Paul McEnery]

What? I'm just trying to open your minds! Don't make me post some pictures of dog shit!

-Brian

How am I supposed to amuse myself with this if you've already deleted the bad mans?











Assuming that's what you've done, and it's not just my sick brain failing again.

[Typo Lad]

STOP POSTING GROSS PICTURES!

Please?

[Ray R.]

Afternoon Ritalins....

6 straight days of work hell almost over.

I think I'm putting the "dead" in deadline.

Did I miss anything?

[jessecuster3]

STOP POSTING GROSS PICTURES!

Please?

I linked it, you clicked it! That's your fault.


Afternoon Ritalins....

6 straight days of work hell almost over.

I think I'm putting the "dead" in deadline.

Did I miss anything?


Hi Ray, how are you?

[Rallura]

http://www.hickerphoto.com/data/media/199/livingstone-daisies_25993.jpg

[Typo Lad]

I think I can't put off Sleep Apnea testing much longer.

Apparantly, I'm loud enough to be heard in the hall.

[Puma]

STOP POSTING GROSS PICTURES!

Please?

I know Siamese can be odd kittehs but gross?

[Typo Lad]

I know Siamese can be odd kittehs but gross?
They're VILE! Haven't you SEEN Lady & the Tramp?

[Puma]

They're VILE! Haven't you SEEN Lady & the Tramp?

We are Siamese if you please
We are Siamese if you don't please"

I love those psychos.

[Ray R.]

Hi Ray, how are you?

Really tired.

And I have to pitch a doubleheader in softball tonight. Plus travel to Hershey, Pennsylvania for a big weekend for my daughter's birthday on Friday night. Plus my bathtub drain is clogged.

I need a clone. Or to be 25 again.

I'm getting too old for this shit.

[morna]

STOP POSTING GROSS PICTURES!

Please?

dare I ?

[Ray R.]

dare I ?

BOOBS!.......

[jessecuster3]

Really tired.

And I have to pitch a doubleheader in softball tonight. Plus travel to Hershey, Pennsylvania for a big weekend for my daughter's birthday on Friday night. Plus my bathtub drain is clogged.

I need a clone. Or to be 25 again.

I'm getting too old for this shit.

Yikes! Slow pitch or fast?

In other news, at least you never rant like this:

"Right now everyone in Chicago is making lineups — 'Call up this guy, call up that guy,' "

"If we had 50 people allowed on the roster, we could do that. That's what ticks me off about Chicago fans and Chicago media: They forget pretty quickly. A couple of days ago we were the [bleeping] best [stuff] in town. Now we're [bleep]."

"We won it a couple years ago, and we're horse[bleep],"

"The Cubs haven't won in [100] years, and they're the [bleeping] best. [Bleep] it, we're good. [Bleep] everybody. We're horse[bleep], and we're going to be horse[bleep] the rest of our lives, no matter how many World Series we win.

"We have the worst owner (Jerry Reinsdorf). The guy's got seven [bleeping] rings, and he's the [bleeping] horse[bleep] owner."

"How about the Cubs celebrating that Lee Elia bull[bleep]? How many times do I curse people out? I will make a lot of money with my [stuff]. I have to keep going because in the future Ozzie will need money, and I can say, 'Here, give me money, here's the 10-year anniversary of my time I called [Jay] Mariotti stuff and the time I went on the radio and cursed out Mike North.'

"Yeah, we have to celebrate all that [stuff] too. But I won't be around for 10 years, believe me."

[morna]

Ha hahahahahaha! sigh




http://www.marvel.com/i/content/st/3380header_banner9406788.jpg

[Joe Rice]

Is there an authority I can submit my proposal to that I am, in fact, the first nerd in history to get a date with a cute little Spanish girl in Harlem because I was reading a Song of Ice and Fire book? I want that distinction.

[Jared_Humpherys]

Really tired.

And I have to pitch a doubleheader in softball tonight. Plus travel to Hershey, Pennsylvania for a big weekend for my daughter's birthday on Friday night. Plus my bathtub drain is clogged.

I need a clone. Or to be 25 again.

I'm getting too old for this shit.


I hope things calm down for you soon, Ray.

[Jared_Humpherys]

Is there an authority I can submit my proposal to that I am, in fact, the first nerd in history to get a date with a cute little Spanish girl in Harlem because I was reading a Song of Ice and Fire book? I want that distinction.

Well done, good sir.

[Ray R.]

Yikes! Slow pitch or fast?

Slowpitch lawyers' league. Amateur play, professional arguing over close plays. Not as fun as it sounds.

In other news, at least you never rant like this:

I'm guessing Ozzie Guillen quote?

The White Sox aren't going to really appreciate what they had in Ozzie until he quits and then he settles down in some smaller media market and wins that team a title.

[Jared_Humpherys]

Well, just over 25 hours until the trip to visit my folks begins. I'm a bit nervous, especially since the longest Sarah and I have been apart since we've started living together is something like 24 hours. I'm used to sleeping next to her every night.

Nevertheless, I'm hoping something positive comes out of this.

[Ray R.]

Is there an authority I can submit my proposal to that I am, in fact, the first nerd in history to get a date with a cute little Spanish girl in Harlem because I was reading a Song of Ice and Fire book? I want that distinction.

If it were "Love in the Time of Cholera," I wouldn't be surprised one iota. George R.R. Martin? That's modern-day Tolkein territory, so it's nerd romcom fodder, for sure.

I think I need to carry around a copy of "Eat, Pray, Love" because every woman in the greater Metropolitan D.C. area apparently has read it and wants to live it.....

[Puma]

Well, just over 25 hours until the trip to visit my folks begins. I'm a bit nervous, especially since the longest Sarah and I have been apart since we've started living together is something like 24 hours. I'm used to sleeping next to her every night.

Nevertheless, I'm hoping something positive comes out of this.
I like to think that we are all hoping for a positive outcome.
If it were "Love in the Time of Cholera," I wouldn't be surprised one iota. George R.R. Martin? That's modern-day Tolkein territory, so it's nerd romcom fodder, for sure.

I think I need to carry around a copy of "Eat, Pray, Love" because every woman in the greater Metropolitan D.C. area apparently has read it and wants to live it.....But then you'd have to have read it. I only know this because every patron who has read it wants to talk about how wonderful it is; now a co-worker tried to read it but just couldn't finish it...she was mumbling something about wish-fulfillment and implausibly positive situations.

[jessecuster3]

Is there an authority I can submit my proposal to that I am, in fact, the first nerd in history to get a date with a cute little Spanish girl in Harlem because I was reading a Song of Ice and Fire book? I want that distinction.

Whoa, I was just reading an email from a client with your same name.




I'm guessing Ozzie Guillen quote?

The White Sox aren't going to really appreciate what they had in Ozzie until he quits and then he settles down in some smaller media market and wins that team a title.

Yep that's our Ozzie! I totally agree with your sentiment. Could be worse though, we could be on the north side with a team that is willing to pick up Jim Edmonds and dump a youngster, just to win THIS YEAR.

[Ray R.]

Yep that's our Ozzie! I totally agree with your sentiment. Could be worse though, we could be on the north side with a team that is willing to pick up Jim Edmonds and dump a youngster, just to win THIS YEAR.

The worst present you can give a Cubs fan is to pick them to go to the World Series.

Still, in a year of mediocre baseball, maybe they'll be the mediocrest!

[Radioactive Zombie]

Oh, for God's sake.

My mother gave me italian chicken for lunch and didn't see the cashews or something. Now I feel ill and my throat is semi-constricted...

No, I'm not going into shock.

[Joe Rice]

If it were "Love in the Time of Cholera," I wouldn't be surprised one iota. George R.R. Martin? That's modern-day Tolkein territory, so it's nerd romcom fodder, for sure.


"Is that one of the books by George R. R. Martin?"

blink blink

Whoa, I was just reading an email from a client with your same name.


HE MUST BE DESTROYED

[jessecuster3]

The worst present you can give a Cubs fan is to pick them to go to the World Series.

Still, in a year of mediocre baseball, maybe they'll be the mediocrest!

It is officially the centennial this year, however. I still think as the season goes on, every call will start to go their way. They are on sale, they are arguably the most popular team in baseball, a championship would boost their price dramatically, and they are the last of the "losers".