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OTFPOTD: September 12th, 2008 Edition (Insert something witty here)

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Well it's 8AM and no one else has put up the OTFPOTD yet. Looks like I'm doing it again, you lazy jerks.

In the news today:

Hundreds of turtles found crammed in one house.

Hurricane Ike strengthens, Texans warned to get out or face "certain death."

A new Seinfeld/Gates commercial is out. I don't care what you people say, I think they're amusing.

And my latest Large Hadron Collider/Half-Life headline...

Crowbar, headcrab, and Half-Life strategy guide shipped to CERN.

Portal ported to the Atari 2600.

Other potential discussion topics:

  • What should I do this weekend?
  • Should I drink my can of coke now or later?
  • Why does my boss insist on buying shitty HP laptops?
  • Why are HP laptops so terrible?
  • Should we make suggestions to NOLA? 
  • If so, what suggestions?
  • Anybody play a good video game recently?
  • I have three LCD flat-panel monitors in my cubicle. Does this give me the right to cackle like an evil madman? 
  • Who is going to watch the House season premiere next Tuesday?

 

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The second Seinfeld/Gates is waaaaaay better than the first

I laughed a lot, and it made more sense. Still not sure of the point of the first one, but if the rest are like the second one that would be good.

Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.

by pdb on Sep 12, 2008 8:56 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I think the Seinfeld/Gates commercials are amusing too.

I don’t understand the problem with them.

Mariners Baseball: I Invented "Caustic Optimism" For Fans Like Us.

by kevin_ess on Sep 12, 2008 8:57 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

The problem was that the first one wasn't funny

but the second one fixed that.

Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.

by pdb on Sep 12, 2008 9:01 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, but any commercial is more clever than the snobby Mac commercials.

"All I’ve ever done is be Juan Pierre when I wear this jersey. They’re sticking it to me this year for whatever reason. "

.277/.324/.316

~Juan Pierre

by Goose on Sep 12, 2008 9:19 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

We're lazy?

You said it was 8 AM and this didn’t get posted til 8:50. I think YOU’RE the lazy one

by seattlebruin on Sep 12, 2008 9:13 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I'm going to see Bad Religion tonight.

This excites me. I haven’t seen them in many years, and they’re still awesome.

Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.

by pdb on Sep 12, 2008 9:18 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

They were my favorite band for many years

But I refuse to pay what they charge for shows now.

Punk shows should never be more than $20 IMO. Plus, I miss Brett Gurewitz before the heroin.

by Sec 108 on Sep 12, 2008 10:40 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Me too.

They were my favorite band as well, and even now that I laugh at Greg Graffin parodies, I’ll always have a soft spot for them.

by marc w on Sep 12, 2008 10:47 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Meeting Greg was a huge event in my life

I love his work and Brett’s too, but what an ass.

by Sec 108 on Sep 12, 2008 10:48 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

The meeting that put me off ever wanting to meet any of my favorite bands/athletes/whatever

was the time I spent 10 minutes chatting with Angelo from Fishbone. That guy was a complete ass.

Surprisingly, though, the time I met Flavor Flav (he was MC’ing a show at the EMP with Joan Jett and The Donnas), he was really cool.

Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.

by pdb on Sep 12, 2008 11:01 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I generally agree

but I paid $23 for this, which is about the upper limit of what I’d pay for a Bad Religion show. And I bought tix at the Roseland box office so i only paid a dollar in fees per ticket, which is nice.

Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.

by pdb on Sep 12, 2008 10:48 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I might do it for $23

Last time I went I broke my rule, paid $40, and walked away really upset by the whole experience.

by Sec 108 on Sep 12, 2008 10:49 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

That would upset me as well.

That’s too damn much money for any punk show.

Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.

by pdb on Sep 12, 2008 10:52 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Have a great time. I love those guys.

They don’t come to these parts…

I have a cousin with 1 testicle, when they yell play ball, he smiles.

by Montucky on Sep 12, 2008 1:14 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Amen

The few times I’ve paid over $20 was when the show was at the HoB and it was a one shot reunion show.

If it wasn't for college football I'd probably have given up on sports.

by bluemax on Sep 12, 2008 11:09 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Man my iPod

has thrown on a lot of Bad Religion today. Currently an acoustic version Do What You Want.

If it wasn't for college football I'd probably have given up on sports.

by bluemax on Sep 12, 2008 12:52 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Escape Velocity: Nova

I know it’s old school (really old school) but it’s still wayyyy too fun

by seattlebruin on Sep 12, 2008 9:19 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I really with UPS would hurry up and deliver my package.

The tracker says it was sent out for delivery from Elma at 7:04 AM. I don’t wanna stay up all morning. You’d think it’d be here by now if it left two hours ago. Damnit.

"All I’ve ever done is be Juan Pierre when I wear this jersey. They’re sticking it to me this year for whatever reason. "

.277/.324/.316

~Juan Pierre

by Goose on Sep 12, 2008 9:22 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

with=wish

"All I’ve ever done is be Juan Pierre when I wear this jersey. They’re sticking it to me this year for whatever reason. "

.277/.324/.316

~Juan Pierre

by Goose on Sep 12, 2008 9:23 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

It's hard to say "wish" when you've drank so much Coke you've lost all of your teeth.

Mariners Baseball: I Invented "Caustic Optimism" For Fans Like Us.

by kevin_ess on Sep 12, 2008 9:27 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

That makes two of us waiting for a package to be delivered.

It left the warehouse at 6:20 and considering that this is Canton, Ohio; a small town by any measure, it should have been here hours ago. The wait gets even more tedious when the shipment you are waiting for is a brand new laptop.

by Susheel Ramasahayam on Sep 12, 2008 9:36 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Only if you cackle like Dr. Horrible.

If I had to work in a cubicle, on Halloween I’d sneak that outfit into work and put it on in my cubicle. Then jump up and run around cackling like a madman. But only if I had other options lined up first.

by dpseadv on Sep 12, 2008 9:27 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Make the suggestion that Ike take his high wins somewhere else.

NOLA would like that suggestion.

I'll shut up lest you ban me like you banned butthol.

by NOLAmarinergirl on Sep 12, 2008 9:30 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Are you back there now?

Is NOLA going to take a hit from Ike?

Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.

by pdb on Sep 12, 2008 9:31 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

We're getting high winds.

They freak me out.
My roommate is away (in Europe, lucky bastard) and so the house is empty, noisy and rattly. I keep thinking someone is trying to break through the door at night.

And yes, sadly, I have returned.

I'll shut up lest you ban me like you banned butthol.

by NOLAmarinergirl on Sep 12, 2008 9:35 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

My sister is in Huntsville, just North of Houston.

I am tad nervous for her. She says she’s been preparing.

I have a cousin with 1 testicle, when they yell play ball, he smiles.

by Montucky on Sep 12, 2008 1:15 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

My sister is in Katy just outside of Houston.

She emailed me and doesn’t seem too worried, but I’m worried still.

I'm back to liking midgets too much.

by Thingray on Sep 12, 2008 1:21 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Happy Friday, weekdayers

- Chill out
- Don’t drink coke
- Your boss is cheap like all bosses
- Because you tou- because they’re cheap too
- Suggestion to NOLA: Watch more American football
- I haven’t played video games in so long. I do have an N64 and PS2 collecting dust, though
- You always have the right to cackle like an evil madman. It just makes more sense at certain times than others
- I am not going to watch House. I haven’t watched TV in a couple months.

by Gomez on Sep 12, 2008 9:34 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I find that the evil madman cackle works well on the bus

you often end up with a seat to yourself. Even during rush hour.

Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.

by pdb on Sep 12, 2008 9:36 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I tried that A football thing last week.

Turns out Seattle isn’t so good.

I'll shut up lest you ban me like you banned butthol.

by NOLAmarinergirl on Sep 12, 2008 9:36 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

SHUTUP

That wasn’t a talent issue! That was Holmgren failing to pick up the blitz!

by BrianL on Sep 12, 2008 9:38 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Maybe because the pre-game screaming woke me up too early.

I'll shut up lest you ban me like you banned butthol.

by NOLAmarinergirl on Sep 12, 2008 10:55 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wait what?

I only heard about the “SEA! HAWKS” cheer

by Robert on Sep 12, 2008 11:44 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

You followed that with some sort of calling of a play.

I don’t know what it was. I was confused. Distressed. Unnerved.

I'll shut up lest you ban me like you banned butthol.

by NOLAmarinergirl on Sep 12, 2008 11:45 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

God damn

This isn’t the first time i have been told this

by Robert on Sep 12, 2008 11:46 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Seattle seems to draw injuries like flies to shit these days

They really ought to bubble-wrap Hasselbeck and Tatupu while they can still walk.

by Gomez on Sep 12, 2008 9:39 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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by Robert on Sep 12, 2008 9:53 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

N64 = best console ever

I like using semi-colons; they make me feel smart.

by Llewdor on Sep 12, 2008 9:58 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

The 5200 was worse

"All I’ve ever done is be Juan Pierre when I wear this jersey. They’re sticking it to me this year for whatever reason. "

.277/.324/.316

~Juan Pierre

by Goose on Sep 12, 2008 10:01 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

BUT IT HAD A PAUSE BUTTON!!!!

"All I’ve ever done is be Juan Pierre when I wear this jersey. They’re sticking it to me this year for whatever reason. "

.277/.324/.316

~Juan Pierre

by Goose on Sep 12, 2008 10:03 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Those controllers were awesome - you're crazy.

They allowed both right and left-handed control.

The worst controllers ever were the original XBox controllers. Hand cramps galore.

I like using semi-colons; they make me feel smart.

by Llewdor on Sep 12, 2008 10:07 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

No, I'm serious.

These were the goddamn worst controls ever.

by BrianL on Sep 12, 2008 10:08 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Not if you have 3 hands.

I fucking hate you Mariners

by kentroyals5 on Sep 12, 2008 10:09 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

"Design by Shiva."

Mariners Baseball: I Invented "Caustic Optimism" For Fans Like Us.

by kevin_ess on Sep 12, 2008 10:09 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

That's because you played with them all the time

because they were AWESOME.

You got awesome blisters.

I like using semi-colons; they make me feel smart.

by Llewdor on Sep 12, 2008 11:10 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Only if you're a hardcore nintendo fan

I don’t think anyone else can objectively say this. The N64 had fewer good games than I have fingers.

If it wasn't for college football I'd probably have given up on sports.

by bluemax on Sep 12, 2008 11:10 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Really?

I rather loved my N64.

by BrianL on Sep 12, 2008 11:11 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

It had some games I could play endlessly

Which made it a lot of fun. Goldeneye, Mario Kart 64, Star Fox 64 stand out. Really turned Nintendo into the party system it is today.

Free Stephen "Awesome" Strasburg!

by seattlecougar on Sep 12, 2008 11:13 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

StarFox was a lot of fun until you beat it in 40 minutes.

My big beef with the N64 was the blurriness they had to use because of the limited cartridge space. A few of the games were fun enough to make me ignore the crap graphics, but I much preferred the PS1.

And I’m pretty sure I’m the only person on Earth who much preferred GoldenEye’s one-player mode to the multiplayer mode. I just generally don’t like multiplayer games, though.

by Teej on Sep 12, 2008 1:15 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

No, you're not alone.

Me and a buddy would trade off after each level/death.

I have a cousin with 1 testicle, when they yell play ball, he smiles.

by Montucky on Sep 12, 2008 1:17 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Goldeneye was the only multiplayer game I played a lot (I don't like MP, usually).

But I spent a lot of time with the single-player.

I like using semi-colons; they make me feel smart.

by Llewdor on Sep 12, 2008 1:38 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

G.E. multiplayer got old fast.

Land mines, getting blasted through walls. Guys I played with, you had to put your characters face into the wall or they knew exactly where you were at.

by dpseadv on Sep 12, 2008 1:52 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm overexaggerating

but when the 10 best games are all by the same company that says something.

Besides everyone knows the PS2 had the best software line up of all time. The PS2 has something for everyone.

If it wasn't for college football I'd probably have given up on sports.

by bluemax on Sep 12, 2008 11:16 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nothing wrong with that

but the PS2 undeniably has the best overall software line up of any console to date. You can name pretty much any genre and find more than a handful of quality games in it on the PS2.

If it wasn't for college football I'd probably have given up on sports.

by bluemax on Sep 12, 2008 11:19 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'll agree on the software lineup.

But I never liked the PSX control scheme. Those discrete button presses weren’t as fluid as what I was used to on my first console (an SNK Neo-Geo).

I like using semi-colons; they make me feel smart.

by Llewdor on Sep 12, 2008 11:30 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, I've been a big video game nerd my whole life, and I was never interested in the N64.

The first Mario game was awesome, and Wave Racer was fun for an hour, but after that I couldn’t really get into it.

by Teej on Sep 12, 2008 1:13 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I loved that console.

The way they failed at marketing that machine led to it’s untimely demise.

Mariners Baseball: I Invented "Caustic Optimism" For Fans Like Us.

by kevin_ess on Sep 12, 2008 2:27 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

If I remember correctly it was one of the first 64bit platforms?

Maybe Jaguar was first? My take on it’s demise: MarioKart nuked it. Seemed like all the developers were waiting for the 64 and PS1 to arrive, never seemed to have fair shot.

by dpseadv on Sep 12, 2008 2:29 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

32-bit processor, 128-bit graphics chip, arrived a year or so before the PS2

Bloody EA killed that machine, although Sega didn’t exactly help themselves with the god-awful marketing.

by Alex B on Sep 12, 2008 2:36 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Developers also said it was pretty tough to develop for.

Sucks, because it was the most powerful console on the market, if I’m not mistaken.

by Teej on Sep 12, 2008 3:16 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sort of kind of

it had some good tech, some of the early DC games stand up to mid/late gen PS2/XBox titles. SEGA didn’t have the funds to offer the kinds of incentives that Sony and MS did.

If it wasn't for college football I'd probably have given up on sports.

by bluemax on Sep 12, 2008 3:19 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hey LL regulars!

The Lookout Landing Wiki needs your help!

by BrianL on Sep 12, 2008 9:38 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I'm going to give it a good look this weekend

There’s certainly some work to be done.

by Gomez on Sep 12, 2008 9:39 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

So a new pet peeve of mine

People calling your cell phone and not leaving a message and then when you attempt to call them back for the next hour they don’t pick-up.

I fucking hate you Mariners

by kentroyals5 on Sep 12, 2008 9:44 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Phone tag sucks

Personally, I screen all my calls and generally won’t call back if you don’t leave a message, unless you’re my mother or my employer, or I’m expecting you to call.

At work, it’s a shitty necessity due to accountability issues.

by Gomez on Sep 12, 2008 9:47 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I won't return calls from my office if the message doesn't follow my instructions.

My outgoing messag clearly states:

Kindly leave a detailed message, and I shall endeavour to solve any problems you may have.

A name and number is not a detailed message. If you just leave your name and number, I am not calling you back.

In fact, ideally I won’t have to call you back at all. If you leave a detailed message, I can do what needs to be done without ever talking to you.

I like using semi-colons; they make me feel smart.

by Llewdor on Sep 12, 2008 10:00 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'd at least follow up and tell them whatever they needed done was completed.

But I’m dealing with people’s money so I suppose they would rather have an actual person listening to their concerns than a voicemail. So I kinda understand their lack of effort in messages but it sure would help me out if they just said “I need 2k by next week, thanks” instead of telling me why and what they plan on spending it on and if it’s a good idea, etc. I don’t care!

I fucking hate you Mariners

by kentroyals5 on Sep 12, 2008 10:04 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I work for a non-profit.

We can’t afford to provide good service.

I like using semi-colons; they make me feel smart.

by Llewdor on Sep 12, 2008 10:07 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Voice mails piss me off.

What a waste of my time.

I'll shut up lest you ban me like you banned butthol.

by NOLAmarinergirl on Sep 12, 2008 9:49 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

There was this guy in college who was in a friend's project group

who liked to leave the world’s longest voicemails – basically the guy would leave 5-7 minute voicemails for no reason at all, and once left a 17 minute voicemail on my roommate’s phone, who listened to the thing in it’s entirely just for the hell of it.

by seattlebruin on Sep 12, 2008 9:51 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Agh! I just redial before listening to them anymore.

Even if you tell people that you listened to the message, they automatically recap it for you anyway.

by dpseadv on Sep 12, 2008 9:57 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I don't have a cell phone. Never have.

I’m 33.

I like using semi-colons; they make me feel smart.

by Llewdor on Sep 12, 2008 10:08 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

You probably remember phone numbers easily though.

There probably isn’t a phone number in my cell phone that I actually know if my cell phone disappeared. If terrorists wanted to fuck with us they’d just steal cell phones..no one could get in touch with anyone because no one actually remembers phone numbers anymore.

I fucking hate you Mariners

by kentroyals5 on Sep 12, 2008 10:11 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I fear that an entire generation of humans

will no longer know how to navigate by themselves, or read a map, thanks to the GPS.

Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.

by pdb on Sep 12, 2008 10:12 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I have no problem using Google Maps

but the reliance on car-based GPS systems is going to cripple people’s navigational abilities. “I just went where the GPS told me to!” which is funny when the GPS tells you to turn the wrong way down a one way street.

Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.

by pdb on Sep 12, 2008 10:14 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I bought a GPS a year ago, and so far I've used it three times.

And once was to test it out. I figure the only real use for it is to help me get unlost.

"All I’ve ever done is be Juan Pierre when I wear this jersey. They’re sticking it to me this year for whatever reason. "

.277/.324/.316

~Juan Pierre

by Goose on Sep 12, 2008 10:16 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Getting unlost is the best use of those things

saves having to go to the Kwik-E-Mart to ask the townies.

Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.

by pdb on Sep 12, 2008 10:17 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

When I was testing it out and using it around town, it had the opposite effect and made me feel lost in my own town.

I’ve decided it’s useless in any place that you are familar with.

"All I’ve ever done is be Juan Pierre when I wear this jersey. They’re sticking it to me this year for whatever reason. "

.277/.324/.316

~Juan Pierre

by Goose on Sep 12, 2008 10:20 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I used mine when I drove from OR to AZ to start law school

I’ll tell you, it was useful.

Exit points of interests to tell you where stuff is off the highway, what gas stations are available, are extremely useful.

Also nice is the bluetooth phone connection.

I go to law school. Therefore, I have no life.

by andrewgolfsalot on Sep 12, 2008 11:48 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm taking my vacation in March and going to Spring Training. It will be most useful then.

"All I’ve ever done is be Juan Pierre when I wear this jersey. They’re sticking it to me this year for whatever reason. "

.277/.324/.316

~Juan Pierre

by Goose on Sep 12, 2008 11:56 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'll join you there.

I go to law school. Therefore, I have no life.

by andrewgolfsalot on Sep 12, 2008 2:49 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I just have to be able to know my way around the city I live in.

If I don’t know exactly where I am at all times I get freaked out pretty easily.

J.K.L.

by acblue on Sep 12, 2008 10:19 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

This was the hardest thing about moving away from Seattle

I knew Seattle like the back of my hand; I could get anywhere I needed to go just by muscle memory, pretty much. Ever since then, I’ve been hopeless at navigation. If I stay in Portland for 20 years, I’ll probably get to that same level.

Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.

by pdb on Sep 12, 2008 10:21 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I worked a housecleaning job for the first three months I lived here.

I hated it at the time, but in retrospect it was really helpful, because within two weeks I knew where every neighborhood was and how to get there.

J.K.L.

by acblue on Sep 12, 2008 10:23 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I've been in Vancouver for 8 years

and I’ve never had a car here. I can’t find my way around at all.

I can still find my way around Calgary pretty well, though.

I like using semi-colons; they make me feel smart.

by Llewdor on Sep 12, 2008 11:12 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hey, what time is it?

I'll shut up lest you ban me like you banned butthol.

by NOLAmarinergirl on Sep 12, 2008 10:57 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I thought you always had to know what time it is, too.

I'll shut up lest you ban me like you banned butthol.

by NOLAmarinergirl on Sep 12, 2008 11:40 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

You remember things I say too well.

But yes, I do. 11:41:04.

J.K.L.

by acblue on Sep 12, 2008 11:41 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I missed this before.

And I remember people’s interesting personality quirks.

I'll shut up lest you ban me like you banned butthol.

by NOLAmarinergirl on Sep 12, 2008 2:37 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Look where technology led Michael Scott and Dwight

Right into a lake..technology can’t be trusted!

I fucking hate you Mariners

by kentroyals5 on Sep 12, 2008 10:21 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sometimes I ride Shuttle Express

and the drivers get lost even WITH the help of a GPS nad voice-recordings telling him where to go.

I carry a map book with me, I obviously know how to read it, and I use it.

by Gomez on Sep 12, 2008 10:34 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I navigate just fine

GPS is just a handy tool when I haven’t been somewhere yet (and even then I use it more for the scrolling maps than the directions)

by seattlebruin on Sep 12, 2008 12:13 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Here are the numbers I have memorized

home phone. My cell phone. 911. The end.

by seattlebruin on Sep 12, 2008 12:13 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

If I don't remember your phone number or e-mail address

I shouldn’t get to talk to you.

I don’t use e-mail address books either.

I like using semi-colons; they make me feel smart.

by Llewdor on Sep 12, 2008 1:39 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

You must have one hell of a memory palace.

Mine? The roof caved in loooong ago.

by dpseadv on Sep 12, 2008 1:56 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

It's like riding a horse to work

why bother when a car does the exact same thing?

by seattlebruin on Sep 12, 2008 2:00 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

You take your car to work

I’ll take my board
And when you’re out of fuel
I’m still afloat

Fear the NPE

by thewyrm on Sep 12, 2008 2:04 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yep.

Prudhoe Bay is a piece of shit, but God knows I love her. She is a cold and bitter mistress indeed.

Fear the NPE

by thewyrm on Sep 12, 2008 2:06 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Dammit, I know that song.

Who sings that?

I'm back to liking midgets too much.

by Thingray on Sep 12, 2008 2:10 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I should have known that.

For some reason I thought it was someone more obscure.

If you want to destroy my sweater……

I'm back to liking midgets too much.

by Thingray on Sep 12, 2008 2:21 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

You know what's strange?

I was just listening to that :30 ago! Get out of my head!

by dpseadv on Sep 12, 2008 2:27 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I only know like 5 people

I like using semi-colons; they make me feel smart.

by Llewdor on Sep 12, 2008 2:33 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I see you've already started drinking...!

Mariners Baseball: I Invented "Caustic Optimism" For Fans Like Us.

by kevin_ess on Sep 12, 2008 10:08 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Are those people worth my time and energy?

I'll shut up lest you ban me like you banned butthol.

by NOLAmarinergirl on Sep 12, 2008 10:58 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yes?

I never listen to my voicemail either because half the time it’s a bunch of garbled shit that I can’t make out

by JI on Sep 12, 2008 11:04 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

No.

Again, if I see that you have called on my cell, I will call you back. Unless we have previous plans and you are leaving a message related to those, don’t leave messages. I’ll call. I don’t need a rundown first.

And for the love of God, text if it’s a sentence long communication.

I'll shut up lest you ban me like you banned butthol.

by NOLAmarinergirl on Sep 12, 2008 11:17 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm saying that no one over 40 texts and those people are still important

so we have to put up with their voicemails.

My problem is that people don’t realize that 99% of phone calls should last about 30 seconds or fewer and just be short exchanges of information.

The reason I don’t talk on the phone much (besides the obvious lack of friends… hahaha) is that my hearing isn’t the best, so it can be very difficult to understand what you are saying on the phone. Voicemails are worse so please leave important info as texts if possible.

by JI on Sep 12, 2008 11:35 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

My parents text. My boss texts.

I'll shut up lest you ban me like you banned butthol.

by NOLAmarinergirl on Sep 12, 2008 11:41 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

My parents text me all the time

they got the message when we told them for the 400th time that we probably won’t pick up the phone if we’re out, but there’s a pretty decent chance we’ll return a text

by seattlebruin on Sep 12, 2008 12:16 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Exactly.

Mariners Baseball: I Invented "Caustic Optimism" For Fans Like Us.

by kevin_ess on Sep 12, 2008 12:18 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

This old lady from the dog rescue my girlfriend has been talking too

rambles for like 20 minutes every time she calls.

If it wasn't for college football I'd probably have given up on sports.

by bluemax on Sep 12, 2008 11:44 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

My bosses use the phone for everything.

I prefer emailing back and forth with clients or home-office people than calling..If I had to get rid of one thing in my office it’d be the phone.

I fucking hate you Mariners

by kentroyals5 on Sep 12, 2008 10:01 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I tried that for the past 36 hours.

Turns out scientists like the phone and get pissed when you don’t answer.

I'll shut up lest you ban me like you banned butthol.

by NOLAmarinergirl on Sep 12, 2008 10:58 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

And my boss double clicks everything..the 'start' menu, the 'x' button to close a screen

I tried to tell him that some things only require a single click, but it was of no use.

I fucking hate you Mariners

by kentroyals5 on Sep 12, 2008 12:47 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I've done this before too

What the fuck is my voicemail protected but no phone? Explain the fucking logic in that.

by JI on Sep 12, 2008 11:48 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yay Friday!

    * What should I do this weekend?
      Anything outdoors while the weather is nice.
    * Should I drink my can of coke now or later?
     Drink the coke while it’s cold. A nice cold Coke is delicious. I am hooked on Coke Zero myself.
    * Why does my boss insist on buying shitty HP laptops?
     Sometimes bosses look only at initial cost and don’t factor in support costs. Dumb.
    * Why are HP laptops so terrible?
     Compaq karma?
    * Should we make suggestions to NOLA?
     Yes
    * If so, what suggestions?
     Be safe
    * Anybody play a good video game recently?
     Rock Band last night at a barbeque. Played outside using a projector on the side of the house. It was a blast, even though I suck at Rock Band.
    * I have three LCD flat-panel monitors in my cubicle. Does this give me the right to cackle like an evil madman?
      More than 2 monitor gives you every right to cackle. In fact, it would be wrong for you to not do so.
    * Who is going to watch the House season premiere next Tuesday?
      My ass will be firmly planted on the sofa for that.

So, someone here mentioned Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers last week so I created a station on Pandora for them. Thank you, this makes for an outstanding music selection.

by Man From Nantucket on Sep 12, 2008 9:54 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I really need to stop looking at high end computers at newegg.

One of these days, I’m going to be doing it while my willpower is weak, and I’m gonna end up blowing $1500-$2500 when I really shouldn’t be.

"All I’ve ever done is be Juan Pierre when I wear this jersey. They’re sticking it to me this year for whatever reason. "

.277/.324/.316

~Juan Pierre

by Goose on Sep 12, 2008 10:04 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

So I share a cube with two other people

and today is the last day here for one of them. There has been a constant stream of people coming by to wish her well, and even with headphones to try to block it out I’m pretty much resigned to the fact I’m not getting anything done until she leaves at noon.

Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.

by pdb on Sep 12, 2008 10:06 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

...

Hackers suck.

Mariners Baseball: I Invented "Caustic Optimism" For Fans Like Us.

by kevin_ess on Sep 12, 2008 10:10 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

oh my god I work at initech

I just discovered that Fridays at my workplace are hawaiian shirt day. Every Friday. They’ve done it for years. My mind almost can’t process this.

Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.

by pdb on Sep 12, 2008 10:29 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Have fun at the lunch luau.

Mariners Baseball: I Invented "Caustic Optimism" For Fans Like Us.

by kevin_ess on Sep 12, 2008 10:30 AM PDT up reply actions   1 recs

HAHAHA!

I almost wore a hawaiian shirt to work today. But it turned out it was in the laundry so I didn’t bother.

I'm back to liking midgets too much.

by Thingray on Sep 12, 2008 10:31 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I've never actually worked anywhere that did something like this

which is why I have trouble wrapping my head around it. I actually asked my boss if hawaiian shirt day was ironic, and she (also a relatively new hire) just rolled her eyes, laughed, and said no.

Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.

by pdb on Sep 12, 2008 10:37 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I observe casual day

on Saturday and Sunday

by Gomez on Sep 12, 2008 10:39 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I neither own nor desire to own a Hawaiian shirt

so I usually skip casual day altogether.

Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.

by pdb on Sep 12, 2008 10:40 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

My definition of casual day, honestly

is not wearing a dress shirt. That’s it. Anyone who has played softball/football with me knows I’ll even wear slacks on the field.

by Gomez on Sep 12, 2008 10:51 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

My workplace is supposed to be business casual all the time

although it is not enforced and most people wear jeans. It amazes me how many people wear shorts and flip-flops though. This is not something I want to look at all day long.

by Man From Nantucket on Sep 12, 2008 10:56 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

That's exactly why I oppose casual day.

Far too many people think casual day equals “what I wear at home when it’s hot out”. I’m just traditionalist enough to think that if you’re working in a corporate environment you should dress professionally.

Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.

by pdb on Sep 12, 2008 10:57 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I never thought it possible, but if this keeps up I might soon be told to get off of someone's lawn.

The conflation of ‘professional attire’ with professional work, work habits, etc. is pretty odd, imo.

Sure, it sucks if someone’s walking around in cut up shorts and a shirt dripping with motor oil, but in my experience, that’s not typically the norm. You can wear jeans and still get your work done. Are jeans appropriate in all situations? Absolutely not, but most employees are adult enough to know when to wear casual clothes, and when not to.

by marc w on Sep 12, 2008 11:00 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm not sure that this is true.

We hired two relatively young workers a few months ago. About a month later, the entire office was called to a meeting about professional dress—these two were wearing low-cut shirts, jeans, flip-flops. One even wore a jogging suit to the office.

I'll shut up lest you ban me like you banned butthol.

by NOLAmarinergirl on Sep 12, 2008 11:02 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, that's one step removed from

oil-stained shirts and hotpants. We’ll put ALL such people in one group ("dumbasses") and not let them contaminate the broader sample. You can wear jeans and be a professional.

by marc w on Sep 12, 2008 11:57 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

The problem is not the having of casual days

it’s the unwillingness to define what that means at a lot of companies. if you just say “friday’s casual day”, then you get people that think it’s OK to show up in sweats and hats. If, though, you say “Friday’s casual day, which means jeans and tshirts are OK, but no shorts/sweats/whatever”, it seems to work a lot better.

The definition of “casual clothes” is different for a lot of people, and if left undefined, it’s not good.

Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.

by pdb on Sep 12, 2008 11:03 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yep.

People showing up in jean shorts(or shorts of any kind really) isn’t good.

"All I’ve ever done is be Juan Pierre when I wear this jersey. They’re sticking it to me this year for whatever reason. "

.277/.324/.316

~Juan Pierre

by Goose on Sep 12, 2008 11:10 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Our policy is well-defined but never enforced

I appreciate being able to wear jeans but when I have to meet with business partners I wear dockers or slacks. To me, that is just common sense. I just don’t understand the mindset that feels shorts are appropriate for a corporate environment. If you work out in the sun all day, fine but in an air conditioned office it is curious behavior to me.

by Man From Nantucket on Sep 12, 2008 11:10 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I usually wear jeans, a t-shirt and a ballcap to work (I do accounting).

But we’re technically a “closed” office (no customers visit), and I also end up doing quite a bit of physical work throughout the day running machines and researching projects in our storage facitlity. I’m not destroying dress shirts and slacks for the sake of someone’s payment history.

I'm back to liking midgets too much.

by Thingray on Sep 12, 2008 11:12 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I would never do that. My office is freezing.

I like using semi-colons; they make me feel smart.

by Llewdor on Sep 12, 2008 11:32 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm actually required to dress casual.

We’re supposed to be “clandestine” and not in any way identifiable to the public. But yet despite that, my Supervisor and Manager are forced to dress up. Our GM is retarded sometimes.

"All I’ve ever done is be Juan Pierre when I wear this jersey. They’re sticking it to me this year for whatever reason. "

.277/.324/.316

~Juan Pierre

by Goose on Sep 12, 2008 11:03 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

But you work security so that makes sense.

Supervisors and managers are supposed to project authority, especially in a security-type situation, so it seems to make sense that you’d blend in while your bosses stick out.

Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.

by pdb on Sep 12, 2008 11:04 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

No, I work in Surveillance.

Security for the longest time wasn’t allowed to participate in “Casual Friday”. But that’s slowly changing apparently.

"All I’ve ever done is be Juan Pierre when I wear this jersey. They’re sticking it to me this year for whatever reason. "

.277/.324/.316

~Juan Pierre

by Goose on Sep 12, 2008 11:06 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

At the risk of starting a firestorm

I find, in a “business casual” work environment (and as a temp I’ve seen dozens of them), that women get a lot more leeway than men. Men are still expected to wear slacks, and if they don’t wear a dress shirt, they have to wear a polo shirt. But women can come in wearing practically whatever they want.

by Gomez on Sep 12, 2008 11:15 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I love my office.

I can wear a Seahawks jersey, shorts and a ballcap if I want to. As long as I don’t wear anything offensive, they really don’t care as long as I get the job done.

I'm back to liking midgets too much.

by Thingray on Sep 12, 2008 11:19 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm not looking forward to going back to Mills next week.

I’ll be stepping in as a “roving manager,” so I’m stuck wearing suits on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.

by BrianL on Sep 12, 2008 11:21 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

You have to wear a suit at Mills Music?

Are you shitting me?

I'm back to liking midgets too much.

by Thingray on Sep 12, 2008 11:25 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Seems a bit extreme for a music store.

Thank god we bought our boy’s trumpet, instead of renting it.

I'm back to liking midgets too much.

by Thingray on Sep 12, 2008 11:28 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh no kidding.

You get a way better deal when you buy outright.

by BrianL on Sep 12, 2008 11:28 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

This is retarded.

Women, on the whole, should be more concerned about what they are wearing.

I'll shut up lest you ban me like you banned butthol.

by NOLAmarinergirl on Sep 12, 2008 11:19 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Most people are fucking stupid, though.

No one gives a shit about looking nice any more.

J.K.L.

by acblue on Sep 12, 2008 11:45 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

This is one of my number one pet peeves.

I'll shut up lest you ban me like you banned butthol.

by NOLAmarinergirl on Sep 12, 2008 11:52 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Mine as well.

Sweatpants and flip-flops serve a purpose; that purpose has nothing to do with leaving your house. (Possible exceptions include the beach and MAYBE the grocery store.)

J.K.L.

by acblue on Sep 12, 2008 12:00 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I live in a really laid-back neighbourhood. Flip-flops are everywhere.

I don’t see the problem (I won’t wear them, but then I won’t leave my bedroom without socks).

Though, there is a beach.

I like using semi-colons; they make me feel smart.

by Llewdor on Sep 12, 2008 12:06 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

And put on your big boy pants.

I'm back to liking midgets too much.

by Thingray on Sep 12, 2008 12:13 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I wouldn't have a problem with it if people had shown some restraint.

But no. People just had to start wearing their fucking flip flops to nice restaurants and the symphony and the motherfucking White House. It’s like play time in Kindergarten; is it fair that no one gets to go on the big toy because Jimmy, Bobby and Billy can’t behave themselves? No. But That’s just the way it’s gonna’ have to be.

J.K.L.

by acblue on Sep 12, 2008 12:18 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Most people don't.

It is why my fervor has become almost religious in nature. Some of us are trying to have a society over here.

J.K.L.

by acblue on Sep 12, 2008 12:20 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Note to self: next time seeing acblue, wear shoes.

I'll shut up lest you ban me like you banned butthol.

by NOLAmarinergirl on Sep 12, 2008 12:32 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I guess I need to dress up to come see your band.

In general, I’m more like Grizzly Adams-just-robbed-a-Goodwill, and I don’t think that’s going to go down well. I’ve got suits for work, so maybe I’ll have to rock one of those.

“Security! Please remove this ragamuffin!”

NB: I don’t wear flip-flops, and I really, really wouldn’t wear flip-flops to a rock show.

by marc w on Sep 12, 2008 1:06 PM PDT up reply actions   1 recs

I'm fine with casual dress.

I’m wearing a western shirt, jeans and Chucks as we speak. I rock t-shirts all the time. But I wear shoes, and I CAN dress up if the occasion demands it. My drummer is also the least fashion forward person I know.

J.K.L.

by acblue on Sep 12, 2008 1:11 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

His outfit at our last show:

Blue thrift store slacks cut off at mid ankle, brown and green argyle socks, disneyland t-shirt (worn unironically) and blue Chucks.

J.K.L.

by acblue on Sep 12, 2008 1:25 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sounds like a drummer I played with

in HS.

If it wasn't for college football I'd probably have given up on sports.

by bluemax on Sep 12, 2008 1:27 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

No

I went to HS in Spanaway.

If it wasn't for college football I'd probably have given up on sports.

by bluemax on Sep 12, 2008 1:44 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think I will like this fellow.

I wear that when I go see shows, except the chucks are black, and the t-shirt is…something else. I used to have a disneyWORLD t-shirt that went into the rotation when I went out, but that was years ago.
  
My argyles are either blue/green or brown/tan, but I can respect a man who changes things up.

by marc w on Sep 12, 2008 1:28 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Seriously

Act like you put some effort into making yourself presentable

by Gomez on Sep 12, 2008 12:14 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Always wear lace up shoes.

Looks like you at least put a little effort into it. Loafers are for quitters.

Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.

by pdb on Sep 12, 2008 12:29 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

But they're easy to abuse.

Loafers with jeans/nice shirt = OK. Loafers with chinos or proper trousers = nope.

Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.

by pdb on Sep 12, 2008 12:32 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think there are situations in which loafers work with trousers.

They’re rare enough that it’s fair to call it a general rule.

J.K.L.

by acblue on Sep 12, 2008 12:34 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

When it comes to dressing seriously, as opposed to business casual,

I have the fashion sensibility of about the 1940’s. I like it this way.

Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.

by pdb on Sep 12, 2008 12:35 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

What the hell ever happened to men wearing hats, anyways?

That was such an amazing look when done well.

J.K.L.

by acblue on Sep 12, 2008 12:36 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

It got dumbed down like everything else.

Truly a tragedy.

Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.

by pdb on Sep 12, 2008 12:38 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

If I could find a good hat (not counting ballcaps), I would rock that look all the time.

But I have an oddly shaped head and big ears, so hats are tough to find.

I'm back to liking midgets too much.

by Thingray on Sep 12, 2008 12:43 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'd rather go with fifties, but that was a better time for women.

In general, I’d rather have everyone formal it up a bit.

I'll shut up lest you ban me like you banned butthol.

by NOLAmarinergirl on Sep 12, 2008 12:40 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

When I buy suits

I buy them here. Custom made, and not that much more expensive than off-the-rack stuff. And it’s AWESOME.

Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.

by pdb on Sep 12, 2008 12:43 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Why why why do not more men dress like this?

I'll shut up lest you ban me like you banned butthol.

by NOLAmarinergirl on Sep 12, 2008 12:44 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

The men or the clothes?

I'll shut up lest you ban me like you banned butthol.

by NOLAmarinergirl on Sep 12, 2008 12:47 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

More men need to understand why this is actually necessary

The problem with men is that they don’t see a benefit to dressing well. They’re lazy.

Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.

by pdb on Sep 12, 2008 12:55 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Does wearing a black suit coat

with a colored dress shirt and jeans look stupid?

by BrianL on Sep 12, 2008 12:57 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

It's not the best look.

I'll shut up lest you ban me like you banned butthol.

by NOLAmarinergirl on Sep 12, 2008 12:58 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Fantastic

that’s going into the gig clothing collection.

by BrianL on Sep 12, 2008 12:58 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

You think you know the regulars...

I’m lazy, yes. I don’t give a flying fuck if I look ‘good’ according to these standards, because I don’t see how the approbation and approval of some random person I’ll never talk to gets me anything.
You know, there’s a place where everyone lives and dies by how they look, and how their clothes convey information about their personalities: it’s called high school.

I’ve got nothing against rocking the suit now and again. Lord knows I’m forced to more often than I’d like. But I’ll be damned if society makes me SHAVE when I don’t have to. sobchak I’m talking about drawing a line in the sand! /sobchak

by marc w on Sep 12, 2008 1:12 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

All I ask

is that people know how dress appropriately for a given situation.

J.K.L.

by acblue on Sep 12, 2008 1:14 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

And what if the situation is:

going down to the pub?

Let’s take sweats/hot pants/flip-flops off the table and talk about the marginal utility created by looking like a belltown condo owner, oops, I mean, putting some effort into your appearance. How do I weigh the externalities there against my not wanting to Put On Airs?

by marc w on Sep 12, 2008 1:22 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Define propriety

I’ve defined the situation: going down to the pub.

What should I be doing?

by marc w on Sep 12, 2008 1:29 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Dress like you have some pride in yourself.

Define that how you will – usually when i go to a pub, it’s t-shirts and jeans or shorts.

Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.

by pdb on Sep 12, 2008 1:30 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Spending time and effort to look good

doesn’t benefit me. It benefits other people.

What’s in it for me?

I like using semi-colons; they make me feel smart.

by Llewdor on Sep 12, 2008 1:56 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

If that's how you feel, fine.

There’s a benefit for me.

J.K.L.

by acblue on Sep 12, 2008 1:58 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wear whatever you want.

I appreciate good fashion sense, but it’s not something I’m likely to judge people on, assuming they’re not wearing clothes made specifically for hanging out at home.

That’s my problem; I don’t care how expensive your sweat pants were, they’re not appropriate attire to wear in public.

J.K.L.

by acblue on Sep 12, 2008 1:32 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Especially, ladies,

if there’s writing on the ass of said sweatpants.

Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.

by pdb on Sep 12, 2008 1:32 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Unless it says "True Love Waits."

Because that is an important message to convey.

I'll shut up lest you ban me like you banned butthol.

by NOLAmarinergirl on Sep 12, 2008 1:33 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

So they have them here too?

I was trying not to get too hopeful.

Genius, genius, genius. I need to rec NOLA just for informing me of their existence.

by marc w on Sep 12, 2008 1:37 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

ac is the one who showed them to me.

I'll shut up lest you ban me like you banned butthol.

by NOLAmarinergirl on Sep 12, 2008 1:38 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I just don't like it when people put out a fuck you image to the world.

Such as the sweats/flip flops combo.
Wear things that are clean, wear things that fit.
In the pub situation, yeah, probably jeans and a tshirt. But have them fit.

I'll shut up lest you ban me like you banned butthol.

by NOLAmarinergirl on Sep 12, 2008 1:32 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Going down to the pub?

Wear whatever (with the prior exceptions in place.) Going out to a nice restaurant? Try a little harder. Also, Belltown condo owners are pretty much the worst dressers in the world.

J.K.L.

by acblue on Sep 12, 2008 1:27 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

My least favorite things (clothing-wise)

are “designer” sweatpants and “dressy” sandals. Just because something’s expensive doesn’t make it nice.

J.K.L.

by acblue on Sep 12, 2008 1:34 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Money can't buy taste.

Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.

by pdb on Sep 12, 2008 1:35 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

On this, we're in agreement.

I think much of my gut-level reaction to people telling me to dress up comes from the fact that I can’t ever imagine spending (a lot of) money on clothes. I think I’d rather light my money on fire than do that.

by marc w on Sep 12, 2008 1:36 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

This is the misconception

Firstly, I would never tell anybody to dress up. Taking pride in your appearance has nothing to do with dressing up – thus my “clean, no holes, fit” thing. I just wish more people WANTED to look better in public.

Most times when not working I just wear t-shirts and shorts or jeans, but I’m picky enough to make sure they’re still in wearable condition.

And yes, my definition of “wearable” is probably more precise than most.

Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.

by pdb on Sep 12, 2008 1:39 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I keep wearing t-shirts

even after the seams start to fail.

I like using semi-colons; they make me feel smart.

by Llewdor on Sep 12, 2008 1:57 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I don't know why

but it makes me look great in comparison when I dress up.

Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.

by pdb on Sep 12, 2008 12:45 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yes, men that can actually dress turn heads.

I'll shut up lest you ban me like you banned butthol.

by NOLAmarinergirl on Sep 12, 2008 12:47 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I suppose this is permissible.

I'll shut up lest you ban me like you banned butthol.

by NOLAmarinergirl on Sep 12, 2008 12:43 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

My favorite look ever is London circa 1967.

Mods and skinheads oh hell yes.

J.K.L.

by acblue on Sep 12, 2008 12:45 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I bought a pork pie hat

back during the height of my ska love.

If it wasn't for college football I'd probably have given up on sports.

by bluemax on Sep 12, 2008 12:45 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Who is this aimed at?

If it wasn't for college football I'd probably have given up on sports.

by bluemax on Sep 12, 2008 12:48 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

You with the porkpie hat.

Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.

by pdb on Sep 12, 2008 12:49 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I may have considered the suspenders

but never put them into practice.

I do have a checkerboard tie though, so fucking cliche.

Honestly I came to loathe ska bands who used checkerboard because most didn’t know why they were using it.

If it wasn't for college football I'd probably have given up on sports.

by bluemax on Sep 12, 2008 12:50 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

This comment as a stand alone is pretty funny.

I'll shut up lest you ban me like you banned butthol.

by NOLAmarinergirl on Sep 12, 2008 12:53 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

You.

I'm back to liking midgets too much.

by Thingray on Sep 12, 2008 12:49 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Women no. Men yes.

I'll shut up lest you ban me like you banned butthol.

by NOLAmarinergirl on Sep 12, 2008 12:48 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wrong as wrong can be.

Chelsea cuts are fantastic.

J.K.L.

by acblue on Sep 12, 2008 1:12 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I dunno

I went to a number of skinhead reggae shows for awhile and I didn’t find that haircut particularly attractive.

If it wasn't for college football I'd probably have given up on sports.

by bluemax on Sep 12, 2008 1:13 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I find it to be amazing.

Women in Fred Perry is also a can’t miss.

J.K.L.

by acblue on Sep 12, 2008 1:15 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Maybe the girls down here were doing it wrong

but they all looked kind of scary and a touch manly to me.

I agree with you on Fred Perry’s.

I will admit that kids in SoCal were a bit better at dressing up for Ska shows than in Washington. Then again different types of bands too, more of the traditional stuff.

If it wasn't for college football I'd probably have given up on sports.

by bluemax on Sep 12, 2008 1:18 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

A side not to this conversation:

Any Seattlelites who wish to have some hope for the future of formal attire in appropriate setting would do well to check out Soul Night at the LoFi performance gallery.

J.K.L.

by acblue on Sep 12, 2008 1:13 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Emerald City Soul Club?

I keep wanting to do a guest DJ thing w/‘em. But they’ll probably hate my clothes….(except for my ECSS t-shirt!)

by marc w on Sep 12, 2008 1:25 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

ECSC indeed.

Such a blast.

J.K.L.

by acblue on Sep 12, 2008 1:28 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

mmm, I think you're probably right

I want to do something similar in Tacoma. And if people make other people feel bad for not dressing FABulous in Tacoma then there’ll be hell to pay.

by marc w on Sep 12, 2008 1:32 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I know you're mostly joking, but to clarify;

I don’t really care what other people wear all THAT much, as long as it’s not horrendous; I just like seeing nice clothes.

J.K.L.

by acblue on Sep 12, 2008 1:36 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I meant clothes wise.

I'll shut up lest you ban me like you banned butthol.

by NOLAmarinergirl on Sep 12, 2008 1:14 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I still disagree.

On a related note, finding images of Francois Hardy that are unlikely to ignite inappropriate conversation is quite difficult.

J.K.L.

by acblue on Sep 12, 2008 1:29 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I don't like those triangle dresses so popular at that time.

I'll shut up lest you ban me like you banned butthol.

by NOLAmarinergirl on Sep 12, 2008 1:34 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

And whoa, that's a hot white dress.

I'll shut up lest you ban me like you banned butthol.

by NOLAmarinergirl on Sep 12, 2008 1:35 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wow, yes it is.

Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.

by pdb on Sep 12, 2008 1:36 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Thirded.

I love Francois Hardy. If she had made more of an effort to appeal to Americans, she would have been bigger than cake. (I’m glad she didn’t, because she’s like an awesome secret that only cool people know about.)

J.K.L.

by acblue on Sep 12, 2008 1:38 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

So I'm cool now? AWESOME

(I’d never heard of Francois Hardy)

Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.

by pdb on Sep 12, 2008 1:39 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh my God she is incredible.

She’s like a Godard film in 60s French pop music form.

J.K.L.

by acblue on Sep 12, 2008 1:40 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I wear flip flops :(

I'll shut up lest you ban me like you banned butthol.

by NOLAmarinergirl on Sep 12, 2008 12:32 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

So do a lot of people.

I’m trying to turn back the tide.

J.K.L.

by acblue on Sep 12, 2008 12:35 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

But my toes are pretty.

Are there not situations where they are acceptable?

I'll shut up lest you ban me like you banned butthol.

by NOLAmarinergirl on Sep 12, 2008 12:36 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

In a professional setting?

Yeah, if you’re off work, totally wear whatever you want. But presentation matters on the clock.

by Gomez on Sep 12, 2008 12:37 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think ac was going beyond that, though.

I'll shut up lest you ban me like you banned butthol.

by NOLAmarinergirl on Sep 12, 2008 12:37 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

There were.

Now it’s pretty much the beach, the store or camping.

J.K.L.

by acblue on Sep 12, 2008 12:37 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Friend's house to hang out?

I'll shut up lest you ban me like you banned butthol.

by NOLAmarinergirl on Sep 12, 2008 12:38 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well yeah.

You can where whatever you want at home.

J.K.L.

by acblue on Sep 12, 2008 12:38 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ok. Thank you. I am safe now.

I'll shut up lest you ban me like you banned butthol.

by NOLAmarinergirl on Sep 12, 2008 12:39 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

As long as you don't wear them in serious corporate settings

then you get a pass.

Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.

by pdb on Sep 12, 2008 12:36 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm okay with that.

I’d much rather see inappropriately dressed women that men.

Though, come to think of it, the women in my office are universally attractive.

I like using semi-colons; they make me feel smart.

by Llewdor on Sep 12, 2008 11:32 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

My office is the exact opposite.

I'm back to liking midgets too much.

by Thingray on Sep 12, 2008 11:32 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

this subthread is still open

but everybody be careful

Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.

by pdb on Sep 12, 2008 11:34 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sorry.

As soon as I wrote that I thought “that was the wrong path to go down”.

I'm back to liking midgets too much.

by Thingray on Sep 12, 2008 11:35 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nearly every office I've seen is quite the opposite

The women are old, out of shape, not that attractive, and often varying combinations of all of the above.

by Gomez on Sep 12, 2008 12:01 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

At the theatre I worked at, the supervisors wwere supposed to dress "a cut above" the staff.

The staff wore white dress shirts, ties and black dress pants. The female supervisors wore t-shirts, skirts and flip-flops half the time. It was BS.

J.K.L.

by acblue on Sep 12, 2008 11:44 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

This reminds me, the other morning I looked in my closet

and realized I could never work for a non video game company or similar low key establishment. My wardrobe is 95% t shirts.

If it wasn't for college football I'd probably have given up on sports.

by bluemax on Sep 12, 2008 11:12 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

The Guitar Hero: World Tour setlist is out.

Link

What am I excited for?

Band on the Run
Hotel California
Livin’ on a Prayer
The Joker
Eye of the Tiger

by BrianL on Sep 12, 2008 10:46 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Wow

the thought of a whole bunch of drunk people trying to do “No Sleep Till Brooklyn” kinda cracks me up.

Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.

by pdb on Sep 12, 2008 10:50 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

and oh my god Stranglehold

that would be awesome, mostly because it’ll drive a whole lot of people out of the room.

Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.

by pdb on Sep 12, 2008 10:53 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Why?

Everyone loves the Nuge.

I like using semi-colons; they make me feel smart.

by Llewdor on Sep 12, 2008 11:14 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

This is my philosophy as well.

But Stranglehold is 8+ minutes of guitar wankery, and in a room full of drunk people playing the game, I foresee busting that one out and then getting cut off. It’s an awesome song, though.

They should just put the whole Dazed and Confused soundtrack on one of these games, really.

Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.

by pdb on Sep 12, 2008 11:15 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I want a ton of Rush songs.

La Villa Strangiato would be a good choice for Guitar Hero.

Or 2112 for Rock Band.

Or Xanadu

Or Cygnus X-1

Or By-Tor and the Snow Dog

I like using semi-colons; they make me feel smart.

by Llewdor on Sep 12, 2008 11:59 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I played Livin' on a Prayer at PAX

It gets REALLY annoying at the end because it goes through the full 10 iterations of “Whooooaaahh we’re half way there… OOOHHH livin on a prayer!” The singer’s voice was gone halfway through from trying to keep up with Bon Jovi.

I’m more excited for Rock Band 2 – it has Journey :)

Free Stephen "Awesome" Strasburg!

by seattlecougar on Sep 12, 2008 11:08 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh God...

the mere thought of me trying to sing like Steve Perry hurts my vocal cords.

by Man From Nantucket on Sep 12, 2008 11:13 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

At least it's Any Way You Want It

That song isn’t quite so bad as Don’t Stop Believin’.

Free Stephen "Awesome" Strasburg!

by seattlecougar on Sep 12, 2008 11:15 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh, and Van Halen's Hot For Teacher

Plays VERY well on the game. It’s a great fit for the RB/GHWT set.

Free Stephen "Awesome" Strasburg!

by seattlecougar on Sep 12, 2008 11:11 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I got my pencil.

Gimme something to write on, man.

Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.

by pdb on Sep 12, 2008 11:12 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm so glad this game has Tool...and lots of it.

I live in georegia but i dont see rusia no where not even sound but they says theres tanks should i be worrie-Yahoo Answers

by Phildopip on Sep 12, 2008 2:52 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I will buy it just for Schism.

I am already having fantasies of belting out “Between supposed lovers! Between supposed lovers!”

Fear the NPE

by thewyrm on Sep 12, 2008 2:57 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'd love to see some A Perfect Circle DLC...

Drool…

I live in georegia but i dont see rusia no where not even sound but they says theres tanks should i be worrie-Yahoo Answers

by Phildopip on Sep 12, 2008 3:35 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Some new RB DLC just got announced

Megadeth and:

• “One of Those Nights” by the Cab
• “Hands Down” by Dashboard Confessional
• “She’s a Handsome Woman” by Panic! At the Disco
• “Natural Disaster” by Plain White T’s

If it wasn't for college football I'd probably have given up on sports.

by bluemax on Sep 12, 2008 3:41 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wow, those all suck.

Except Megadeth.

Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.

by pdb on Sep 12, 2008 3:42 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I wonder what Megadeth.

Holy Wars? Or am I getting greedy?

I like using semi-colons; they make me feel smart.

by Llewdor on Sep 12, 2008 4:42 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Peace Sells. . . but who's buying. The whole album.

The only song available right now though is Sleepwalker. It is hard as fuck.

Fear the NPE

by thewyrm on Sep 12, 2008 4:43 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

If you want Holy Wars

buy Rock Revolution ;-)

If it wasn't for college football I'd probably have given up on sports.

by bluemax on Sep 12, 2008 4:45 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hands Down is such a great song

and will likely be an endless source of Rock Band amusement.

Screaming Infidelities… would have been impossible

by seattlebruin on Sep 12, 2008 3:43 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Not a fan of that song

But I do sing it to my long haired dog when I am vacuuming.

by Sec 108 on Sep 12, 2008 3:50 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yuck.

I live in georegia but i dont see rusia no where not even sound but they says theres tanks should i be worrie-Yahoo Answers

by Phildopip on Sep 12, 2008 3:45 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Not at my parties.

I live in georegia but i dont see rusia no where not even sound but they says theres tanks should i be worrie-Yahoo Answers

by Phildopip on Sep 12, 2008 3:48 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ugh, I fail at searching today

Trying to find that “no floor” picture of the guy in what looks like an elevator shaft, must have been through 20 or 30 off topic and game threads with no luck. Can someone please help me track it down (either a hosted link I can snag or post it here so I can save a local copy)?

Free Stephen "Awesome" Strasburg!

by seattlecougar on Sep 12, 2008 11:06 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Your Googlefu is weak.

"All I’ve ever done is be Juan Pierre when I wear this jersey. They’re sticking it to me this year for whatever reason. "

.277/.324/.316

~Juan Pierre

by Goose on Sep 12, 2008 11:08 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Extremely

But it’s Friday and my brain’s already turned off. Thanks.

Free Stephen "Awesome" Strasburg!

by seattlecougar on Sep 12, 2008 11:08 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

It's probably a fake picture.

I'm back to liking midgets too much.

by Thingray on Sep 12, 2008 11:20 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

IIRC it's an optical illusion.

"All I’ve ever done is be Juan Pierre when I wear this jersey. They’re sticking it to me this year for whatever reason. "

.277/.324/.316

~Juan Pierre

by Goose on Sep 12, 2008 11:22 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

That's what I figured.

I'm back to liking midgets too much.

by Thingray on Sep 12, 2008 11:25 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

If you like that, check out this guy.

Chalk drawings on sidewalks, scroll down a bit until you see a globe with a man standing on top. He’s amazing. link

by dpseadv on Sep 12, 2008 2:17 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

My wife went on vacation in Europe right after we met. (not married yet)

Awkward sentence. Anyway, she took some pics of a couple of these drawings while he was making them. Otherwise I’d never have heard of him I’m sure.

by dpseadv on Sep 12, 2008 2:25 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Games I've played recently

Braid
Bionic Commando Rearmed
Uncharted
Madden 09
Syphon Filter Dark Mirror
Final Fantasy IV DS
GTA VCS
Saint’s Row

Next week I’ve got Dragon Quest 4 DS coming.

Some of these games were played for research purposes!

If it wasn't for college football I'd probably have given up on sports.

by bluemax on Sep 12, 2008 11:18 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Winterbottom will be better

but I’m biased.

If it wasn't for college football I'd probably have given up on sports.

by bluemax on Sep 12, 2008 1:19 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Bitchin'

one of my bosses brought in Rock Band 2 to be played later today.

If it wasn't for college football I'd probably have given up on sports.

by bluemax on Sep 12, 2008 11:20 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Yeah so we played two songs

before it got scratched.

Guitar parts now have hammer ons, there are more premade characters and you can make a set list on local multi player.

If it wasn't for college football I'd probably have given up on sports.

by bluemax on Sep 12, 2008 6:00 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Also the difficulty stuff they show when you download songs on RB1

is now present in the song selection screen, makes picking a song a little easier.

If it wasn't for college football I'd probably have given up on sports.

by bluemax on Sep 12, 2008 6:01 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I don't like the Rock Band style games,

but I’m still jealous. We had chocolate cake about 15 minutes ago though.

I'm back to liking midgets too much.

by Thingray on Sep 12, 2008 11:21 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

We frequently have an event on Friday's called

“Beer o Clock”. When I first started here there was a lot of Rock Band, but as we got busy with projects that kind of died off. We’re in a slight transition phase so we can cut loose a little today.

If it wasn't for college football I'd probably have given up on sports.

by bluemax on Sep 12, 2008 11:22 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

"transition phase"

Interesting way to put it.

I'm back to liking midgets too much.

by Thingray on Sep 12, 2008 11:25 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Haha

things are fine, we have a cool project with a real development schedule for once. The work hasn’t really started on it and the project I was on is pretty much done.

If it wasn't for college football I'd probably have given up on sports.

by bluemax on Sep 12, 2008 11:27 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

So you're saying that your kind of "on a break" then.

I’m in a transition phase myself. As soon as I can get the hell out fo this office, I’m transitioning to the bar!

I'm back to liking midgets too much.

by Thingray on Sep 12, 2008 11:29 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I get cupcakes!

I'll shut up lest you ban me like you banned butthol.

by NOLAmarinergirl on Sep 12, 2008 11:26 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Chocolate?

I'm back to liking midgets too much.

by Thingray on Sep 12, 2008 11:29 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

All kinds of crazy flavors.

I’m hoping for the peanut butter chocolate one again.

I'll shut up lest you ban me like you banned butthol.

by NOLAmarinergirl on Sep 12, 2008 11:43 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Damn.

I'm back to liking midgets too much.

by Thingray on Sep 12, 2008 12:44 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Was his name Reese?

I fucking hate you Mariners

by kentroyals5 on Sep 12, 2008 12:55 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Two girls, one cupcake.

I'm back to liking midgets too much.

by Thingray on Sep 12, 2008 11:34 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

HAWT!

I like using semi-colons; they make me feel smart.

by Llewdor on Sep 12, 2008 12:02 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Shrug

we have donuts too! And there will be beer!

If it wasn't for college football I'd probably have given up on sports.

by bluemax on Sep 12, 2008 11:43 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hopefully not at the same time.

I'll shut up lest you ban me like you banned butthol.

by NOLAmarinergirl on Sep 12, 2008 11:43 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

No of course not.

If it wasn't for college football I'd probably have given up on sports.

by bluemax on Sep 12, 2008 11:44 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Doughnuts and beer?

That’s a classic combination. Though a bit carby.

I like using semi-colons; they make me feel smart.

by Llewdor on Sep 12, 2008 12:02 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nanaimo bars and beer is a favourite of a cousin of mine.

I like using semi-colons; they make me feel smart.

by Llewdor on Sep 12, 2008 12:03 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

What is a Nanaimo bar?

Sounds Canadian.

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by Thingray on Sep 12, 2008 12:14 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

It is.

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

But it’s tasty.

Perhaps overly sweet, though – hence the need to counter that with the bitterness of beer.

I like using semi-colons; they make me feel smart.

by Llewdor on Sep 12, 2008 1:47 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Donuts

Chocolate glazed bars mmmmm

by Gomez on Sep 12, 2008 12:04 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hell to that.

Safeway makes this maple covered cinnamon roll doughnut that is to die for.

by BrianL on Sep 12, 2008 12:04 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I just pre-ordered Rock Band 2 for Wii

Doesn’t come out until Nov. 16th. I have no idea if will be as good on Wii as on 360 or PS3, but I don’t really want to spend money on a new console. I hope it is not a disappointment like the first RB on Wii.

by Man From Nantucket on Sep 12, 2008 11:47 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Not that anyone here probably cares

but I totally contributed some info to this article:

http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/blog/dr_saturday/post/All-Tomorrow-s-Parties-Southern-California-whe?urn=ncaaf,107357

If it wasn't for college football I'd probably have given up on sports.

by bluemax on Sep 12, 2008 11:24 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Sounds about right
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by seattlebruin on Sep 12, 2008 12:24 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Stupid link.

http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/blog/dr_saturday

Its the article about tailgating at USC.

If it wasn't for college football I'd probably have given up on sports.

by bluemax on Sep 12, 2008 12:28 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

yes yes yes yes yes yes
What to Drink
Red Bull and vodka topped with champagne produces a tickly drunk with a side of feeling invincible—the quintessential Southern California state of mind.

by seattlebruin on Sep 12, 2008 12:29 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I don't know anyone who drinks this

or I’d never heard of it before hand. My friends were pretty much all about hard liquor before games.

If it wasn't for college football I'd probably have given up on sports.

by bluemax on Sep 12, 2008 12:46 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Think of them as much strong mimosas

which may or may not be a good thing. I’ve never been into hard liquor before games, I like to take it slow with my pre-partying

by seattlebruin on Sep 12, 2008 12:47 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yes well

USC games were generally over by half during that period, no reason not to go all out!

Also the no booze in the coliseum means you have to do something that lasts or something.

Shrug I never drunk before games, I liked being able to know what was going on. I had a roommate who drunk so much that when we’d discuss the games he realized he couldn’t remember most of what I was describing.

If it wasn't for college football I'd probably have given up on sports.

by bluemax on Sep 12, 2008 12:50 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

So depressing

I’m reading the humane societies check list of why you shouldn’t buy from a breeder and its like an exact account of what happened to my girlfriend and I.

I didn’t want to go through a breeder. I wish I had shown this to my girlfriend ahead of time.

If it wasn't for college football I'd probably have given up on sports.

by bluemax on Sep 12, 2008 11:46 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

*Had

He’s no longer with us :(

And yes, pure bred dogs always have a higher risk of genetic conditions. Dogs from breeders don’t have wide enough genetic difference, too shallow a gene pool if you will.

If it wasn't for college football I'd probably have given up on sports.

by bluemax on Sep 12, 2008 11:55 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm sorry; I didn't hear that part.

I'll shut up lest you ban me like you banned butthol.

by NOLAmarinergirl on Sep 12, 2008 11:55 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I hadn't mentioned it here before

Monday was possibly one of the hardest days of my life.

If it wasn't for college football I'd probably have given up on sports.

by bluemax on Sep 12, 2008 11:57 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sorry to hear about your loss.

Hope your GF is doing okay as well.

I'm back to liking midgets too much.

by Thingray on Sep 12, 2008 11:58 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

She's struggling emotionally

that little dog meant a lot to her.

If it wasn't for college football I'd probably have given up on sports.

by bluemax on Sep 12, 2008 12:02 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

It's always tough.

I lost a cat to feline leukemia a few years back, and I still get upset thinking about it.

I'm back to liking midgets too much.

by Thingray on Sep 12, 2008 12:15 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I lost my childhood cat to that too.

The people who live in that house now had to part with their cat before moving, otherwise it could catch it too from walking around in my cat’s old territory. And keeping it inside wasn’t an option because the husband was allergic.

by Double06 on Sep 12, 2008 12:50 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm really sorry.

The entire plane ride back to New Orleans, I kept thinking that my cats weren’t going to have survived. I can’t even fathom what my emotional state would have been had they not been alive when I walked in the door.

Sorry to you both.

I'll shut up lest you ban me like you banned butthol.

by NOLAmarinergirl on Sep 12, 2008 12:35 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

My wife's oldest cat is 13 and in good health

and I still dread the day that cat goes to the great kitty farm in the sky. I’m quite attached to him too, but my wife got him when he was 3 weeks old, and losing that cat will destroy her. Hopefully it won’t happen for several years yet.

Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.

by pdb on Sep 12, 2008 12:37 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Many condolences.

Losing a pet is one of life’s shittier experiences.

J.K.L.

by acblue on Sep 12, 2008 12:01 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Indeed

I cried a lot when my parents put my 13 year old dog down a few years ago after he had a stroke, but at least I knew I had rescued him and given him a great life.

But a 6 month old puppy is a lot harder to let go of.

If it wasn't for college football I'd probably have given up on sports.

by bluemax on Sep 12, 2008 12:03 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah. When I got my kitten a few years back she got gravely ill the day after we brought her home.

That weekend worrying whether she was going to pull through was torturous. When you have an animal for life it’s hard to let go, but as you said, at least they had a chance to live.

The worst day of my life was the day I came home and found my one year old cat shot dead in our driveway.

J.K.L.

by acblue on Sep 12, 2008 12:15 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Shot dead?

That’s horrible. At least we got to be there when our dog went. It was hard but it made me feel sort of better.

If it wasn't for college football I'd probably have given up on sports.

by bluemax on Sep 12, 2008 12:26 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

It never left our property.

The rednecks across the street waited for her to come into range and shot her in the eye. They tried to kill another one of our cats and my dad went over to their house and showed up their front doorstep with a shotgun. We moved soon after.

J.K.L.

by acblue on Sep 12, 2008 12:33 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

That is about 85 million kinds of bullshit.

I mean, people suck, we know this – but that’s a step above.

Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.

by pdb on Sep 12, 2008 12:34 PM PDT up reply actions   1 recs

Agreed.

I'm back to liking midgets too much.

by Thingray on Sep 12, 2008 12:44 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

No wonder.

I'll shut up lest you ban me like you banned butthol.

by NOLAmarinergirl on Sep 12, 2008 12:37 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I grew up there. I can see why you would think this.

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by kevin_ess on Sep 12, 2008 2:30 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Commenter confusion again, apparently it's a permanent affliction.

I’m trying! Grew up in SE Oregon/Cowiche area. Moved. A-hole neighbours in both locals, shoot anything that moved. Or swerve a car, guy up the road actually crashed trying to hit a deer once.

by dpseadv on Sep 12, 2008 2:33 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Try just speaking in generalities.

I'll shut up lest you ban me like you banned butthol.

by NOLAmarinergirl on Sep 12, 2008 2:36 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Precisely.

I'll shut up lest you ban me like you banned butthol.

by NOLAmarinergirl on Sep 12, 2008 2:37 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

vaguely.

Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.

by pdb on Sep 12, 2008 2:37 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

If I don't survive, tell my wife I said

hello.

I'm back to liking midgets too much.

by Thingray on Sep 12, 2008 2:38 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Heh, that was pretty bad.

I should have just recommended pulling the Old #7 on them and left it at that.

by dpseadv on Sep 12, 2008 5:26 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wow. That really sucks dude.

I almost lost my dog to distemper when it was a puppy the first couple weeks we had it. Luckily he pulled through, but if he didn’t we were still lucky enough to not have been attached to it yet. It would have sucked but we wouldn’t have been very heartbroken. I love that dog to death now, though.

by Double06 on Sep 12, 2008 12:55 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

It is indeed.

I lost an amazing cat, and the only way I got through the next day at work was playing this particular song on repeat for hours. It’s a great song, and it really helped me, but now whenever I hear it, I always think of that day, and I’d really rather not.

by marc w on Sep 12, 2008 1:17 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Holy shit

Nintendo has 50% of the software market on Wii. No one else has as much as 10%.

If it wasn't for college football I'd probably have given up on sports.

by bluemax on Sep 12, 2008 11:51 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Nintendo's consoles are always like that.

I like using semi-colons; they make me feel smart.

by Llewdor on Sep 12, 2008 12:03 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah

I’m actually surprised at that number because I figured it was higher.

by Gomez on Sep 12, 2008 12:06 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Eh not the SNES

but only because SEGA kicked started kicking their ass and luring people away with less draconian deals than what Nintendo had for the NES.

All this really means is that we probably won’t be making any Wii games soon because none of the publishers will finance them.

If it wasn't for college football I'd probably have given up on sports.

by bluemax on Sep 12, 2008 12:06 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

It sort of is

everyone is afraid to make Wii games because Nintendo’s games outsell them but Nintendo’s games on the Wii are generally of slightly better quality.

Its not like a few people haven’t tried, they just haven’t been successful enough for people to change their stance.

If it wasn't for college football I'd probably have given up on sports.

by bluemax on Sep 12, 2008 3:20 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Science is fraking awesome

I’m sorry, I know this is a bit sporadic and redundant/obvious, but I just switched over from an English major.

e.e. cummings and T.S. Elliot are the dudes, but holy crap! Physics! Yay!

by Frosty Raptor on Sep 12, 2008 11:56 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

The material in my engineering classes was fun

It was just hard as hell to learn the material.

by Gomez on Sep 12, 2008 12:06 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Fun fact: E.E. Cummings actually preferred his name capitalized.

The lowercase form was something his critics created to make fun of him for using the lowercase i as a first-person pronoun.

by Teej on Sep 12, 2008 1:25 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

What.

Really?

I'll shut up lest you ban me like you banned butthol.

by NOLAmarinergirl on Sep 12, 2008 1:26 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yup.

And the story about him legally changing his name to e.e. cummings is false.

by Teej on Sep 12, 2008 1:32 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

How do you know this and can it be verified?

I'll shut up lest you ban me like you banned butthol.

by NOLAmarinergirl on Sep 12, 2008 1:35 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Garner's Modern American Usage is where I first read it.

Then just kind of tooled around on the Internet after that.

by Teej on Sep 12, 2008 1:37 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

3 LCD's ?

What the hell do you do?

You may gain some yards on the ground, but eventually Lofa will end up biting you in the ass.

by Scruffy Lefty on Sep 12, 2008 11:56 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

IT I'm guessing?

I'm back to liking midgets too much.

by Thingray on Sep 12, 2008 11:59 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I use them to monitor my secret moon base.

Nah.

I’ve got a wide-screen LCD that’s flanked by two regular 19" Dell flatpanels now. The Wide-screen typically has a VB.NET code screen pulled up. The monitor on the left is the screen I use to remote into other computers, and the monitor on the right is placed in just a way that it allows me to keep the display hidden from my boss.

I use that one for internet surfing.

by BrianL on Sep 12, 2008 12:00 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Good move

You may gain some yards on the ground, but eventually Lofa will end up biting you in the ass.

by Scruffy Lefty on Sep 12, 2008 12:05 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Use them all!

Get your computer to utilize all three…. if for no other reason because why not

by Gomez on Sep 12, 2008 12:08 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

That's how I've always approached my computers.

My desktop at home has…five internal hard drives in it, mostly because they were lying around.

I’ve got 2.5 TB worth of storage space.

by BrianL on Sep 12, 2008 12:10 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Dude.

I only have 1.5 TB. On two drives.

I like using semi-colons; they make me feel smart.

by Llewdor on Sep 12, 2008 1:50 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I've got two 500GB drives

two 250GB drives and one 1TB hard drive. All Seagate.

by BrianL on Sep 12, 2008 1:52 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

That KJR house band makes me want to vomit.

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by kevin_ess on Sep 12, 2008 12:02 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

`

That KJR house band makes me want to vomit.

by BrianL on Sep 12, 2008 12:12 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Complaining to me about my store's late fee policy in comparison to Blockbuster

is much like telling Graham a pitcher has a high injury risk based on his mechanics.

J.K.L.

by acblue on Sep 12, 2008 12:12 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

HEY, all I'm saying is Blockbuster had 200 copies of 'I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry'

but then, they WANT to stay in business. Good luck with your ‘video store,’ pal.

by marc w on Sep 12, 2008 1:41 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I liked when Blockbuster "got rid of late fees."

He sweet, no late fees! . . . Oh, now I have to actually buy the movie?

by Teej on Sep 12, 2008 1:44 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Their no late fee policy has cost them hundred of millions of dollars in revenue.

There’s a good chance they’re going to have to raise prices or reintroduce late fees.

J.K.L.

by acblue on Sep 12, 2008 1:47 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I haven't in probably five years. I just like to call them on their fake advertising of "No Late Fees!"

I pretty much rent from Netflix exclusively, since I’m usually trying to whip through TV shows and it’s hard to find everything I want at a video store.

by Teej on Sep 12, 2008 1:54 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hulu rarely has full seasons of anything I'd enjoy watching.

And I’d rather watch stuff on my big TV than get the torrent.

by Teej on Sep 12, 2008 2:02 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

ditto

I hook my MBP to my 32" tv and watch via DVI. I download all my TV rips in at least 720p now.

If it wasn't for college football I'd probably have given up on sports.

by bluemax on Sep 12, 2008 2:28 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm old-school

I use my TV as a TV.

Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.

by pdb on Sep 12, 2008 2:29 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I only use my TV as a monitor

for watching TV.

If it wasn't for college football I'd probably have given up on sports.

by bluemax on Sep 12, 2008 2:29 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I hate what Blockbuster and Wal-Mart have done to the home DVD market.

Why can’t I get a DVD of the full version of Top Gun? Or the Italian Job? They’re both missing scenes.

I like using semi-colons; they make me feel smart.

by Llewdor on Sep 12, 2008 2:00 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Even beyond their "Strong moral stances"

They have no selection what so ever and they want your SSN]

Why would you ever sign up there?

by JI on Sep 12, 2008 2:34 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

credit check, or so they say.

Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.

by pdb on Sep 12, 2008 2:38 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I can understand when Mills Music does this

because we’re often renting out multi-thousand dollar pieces of equipment.

I don’t understand why Blockbuster does this.

by BrianL on Sep 12, 2008 2:39 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

The more important question is

why do people give Radio Shack their phone number when buying batteries?

Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.

by pdb on Sep 12, 2008 2:39 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I give them you phone number.

I'm back to liking midgets too much.

by Thingray on Sep 12, 2008 2:40 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

`

Jeff probably gives them Circuit City’s

by seattlebruin on Sep 12, 2008 2:41 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well guys

It’s really neat you’re so thoughtful and all, but UW still lost a game in part because of your stupid call, and you’re not going to do anything to change your collosal fuck-up.

by Gomez on Sep 12, 2008 12:20 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Make the kick

and the bad call becomes irrelevant. BYU should’ve won walking away anyhow.

If it wasn't for college football I'd probably have given up on sports.

by bluemax on Sep 12, 2008 12:29 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Bad kick, yes.

Too close for comfort, yes.

Absolutely stupid, inexucsable call, yes.

by Gomez on Sep 12, 2008 12:32 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I don't really care that the UW missed the kick.

Really, I don’t. I’m not horribly invested in college sports.

However, that call was just fucking awful and sets a terrible precedent.

by BrianL on Sep 12, 2008 12:34 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Pac 101 refs

These were the dudes responsible for the OSU non fumble and the Oregon onside kick.

I wonder if they were involved in the Oregon/USC triple review double reversal as well.

If it wasn't for college football I'd probably have given up on sports.

by bluemax on Sep 12, 2008 12:48 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yes. That's why the actual outcome of the UW game doesn't matter.

We’ve got people who are fluorescently incompetent, and no one cares because either 1) the refs can always point to some rule supposedly ‘mandating’ a flag (despite exceptions so wide you can drive a truck through them) or 2) pointing out the fact that, you know, UW can’t stop anyone and would’ve lost anyway.

On 1), fuck you refs. Be better. On 2), they should’ve gone for two. The only chance they had to win. Until the penalty, of course.

by marc w on Sep 12, 2008 1:45 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yup.

Bad call, but they completely gave up on the PAT. That’s a gimme.

by Teej on Sep 12, 2008 1:26 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Go kick it's ass.

I'm back to liking midgets too much.

by Thingray on Sep 12, 2008 12:25 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I hope you're towing this time.

I'll shut up lest you ban me like you banned butthol.

by NOLAmarinergirl on Sep 12, 2008 12:38 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm breaking my promise to never play at Central Saloon again.

Apparently they have a new booker who seems to enjoy not pairing us with shitty bands that sound like the Deftones. So were going to play with the young lads in SkullBOT.

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by kevin_ess on Sep 12, 2008 12:33 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Skullbot are awesome.

Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.

by pdb on Sep 12, 2008 12:34 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh jeez, MLB.com is doing "The Star Wars Awards"

http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/fan_forum/starwars/index.jsp

Vote now for the Major Leaguers whose skills most closely resemble the character attributes from the hit game “Star Wars: The Force Unleashed”

by Alex B on Sep 12, 2008 12:34 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

It's only characters from this new game though

So there’s Darth Vader, “Secret Apprentice”, Jedi Master Kota and “Proxy”.

But your original point stands.

by Alex B on Sep 12, 2008 12:40 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs