sweetlips
+11 -1
Ray should get along with strippers on a deep level as they both share a great affection for thongs.
Ray should get along with strippers on a deep level as they both share a great affection for thongs.
sirptom
+0 -0
I've never thought that strippers had much affection for thongs, I thought they just came with the territory, like hard hats for construction workers or that one guy in the Village People.
I've never thought that strippers had much affection for thongs, I thought they just came with the territory, like hard hats for construction workers or that one guy in the Village People.
rowboat
+8 -0
If you don't think David Hodo's relationship with his hardhat was laced with a deep, deep affection, you'll never understand David Hodo.
If you don't think David Hodo's relationship with his hardhat was laced with a deep, deep affection, you'll never understand David Hodo.
skoora
+0 -0
A life misunderstanding David Hodo is not a life worth living.
A life misunderstanding David Hodo is not a life worth living.
slab64
+0 -0
red phillip, is that you?
red phillip, is that you?
redphillip
+0 -0
Nope, not I, said the little red phillip. If you don't see the Red Dog, it ain't me.
Nope, not I, said the little red phillip. If you don't see the Red Dog, it ain't me.
crumpetsandtea
+0 -0
If strippers had affection for thongs, my friend, they wouldnt toss them off so often, would they now.
If strippers had affection for thongs, my friend, they wouldnt toss them off so often, would they now.
steev_dayv
+0 -0
Toss who off?
Toss who off?
mattylite
+0 -0
Momma. From the train.
(Pic related: it's Momma)
Momma. From the train.
(Pic related: it's Momma)
davey-boy
+0 -0
Fun little trivio:
Anne Ramsey, pictured above, died on the eleventh of August, 1988, less than a month shy of her sixtieth birthday.
Your thoughts, Pogo?
Fun little trivio:
Anne Ramsey, pictured above, died on the eleventh of August, 1988, less than a month shy of her sixtieth birthday.
Your thoughts, Pogo?
crumpetsandtea
+0 -0
Yo thats exactly ten days after I was born.
I wonder if I can channel her spirit? Wait she died after I was born... Does it work that way?
Yo thats exactly ten days after I was born.
I wonder if I can channel her spirit? Wait she died after I was born... Does it work that way?
crumpetsandtea
+0 -0
Them...
Them...
autrepoupee
+2 -0
oh beef, the mere fact that you call it a supper party assures us that you will not be adequately dressed.
oh beef, the mere fact that you call it a supper party assures us that you will not be adequately dressed.
missbee
+0 -0
Whatchoo got against supper, autrepoupee?
Are you implying that people who use the word "supper" are of low mind?
Whatchoo got against supper, autrepoupee?
Are you implying that people who use the word "supper" are of low mind?
autrepoupee
+0 -0
psh, a li'l bit, yeah.
specifically though, the use of supper 'party'. One thing to say, "let's pick up some supper at Cracker Barrel", a whole other to use it where dinner is the common, all-regions-all-dialects accepted usage in the phrase.
psh, a li'l bit, yeah.
specifically though, the use of supper 'party'. One thing to say, "let's pick up some supper at Cracker Barrel", a whole other to use it where dinner is the common, all-regions-all-dialects accepted usage in the phrase.
missbee
+0 -0
I guess I'll just go shuffle into the corner and take my "supper"-sayin' ways 'way from you more learn-ed folk.
I guess I'll just go shuffle into the corner and take my "supper"-sayin' ways 'way from you more learn-ed folk.
rowboat
+2 -0
I was never a "supper-sayer," but I learned only recently that supper is actually a thing which comes between lunch and dinner. So there's that.
I was never a "supper-sayer," but I learned only recently that supper is actually a thing which comes between lunch and dinner. So there's that.
ravigotte
+0 -0
So supper is to dinner what brunch is to lunch? The things I learn from Assetbar.
So supper is to dinner what brunch is to lunch? The things I learn from Assetbar.
sje46
+0 -0
I am a supperphone and proud of it.
My mother told me that supper would be done in fifteen minutes and I believed her because only heathens eat dinner.
Seriously. I like the word supper better because it is just a little odd, and I like using words that are a little odd.
I am a supperphone and proud of it.
My mother told me that supper would be done in fifteen minutes and I believed her because only heathens eat dinner.
Seriously. I like the word supper better because it is just a little odd, and I like using words that are a little odd.
morypcaina
+2 -0
You speak supper? you must be a good one of those emperor or other penguins who vomit into their children's mouths
I was going to say supper(o)phile but I don't know if that's better
You speak supper? you must be a good one of those emperor or other penguins who vomit into their children's mouths
I was going to say supper(o)phile but I don't know if that's better
sje46
+0 -0
Suprophile.
I should've said suprophone too.
Suprophile.
I should've said suprophone too.
kickstart
+2 -0
Sje would be an *awesome* penguin dad.
All tendin' the egg.
All livin' off his fat until the lady penguin came back.
Sje would be an *awesome* penguin dad.
All tendin' the egg.
All livin' off his fat until the lady penguin came back.
sje46
+0 -0
I would do anything for my awesome penguin children, even starve to death.
<3 baby penguins.
:)
I would do anything for my awesome penguin children, even starve to death.
<3 baby penguins.
:)
heccibiggs
+1 -0
I watched Happy Feet the other day. What a genuinely good film.
I watched Happy Feet the other day. What a genuinely good film.
theguitarhero
+2 -0
Eh. It wasn't horrible but the best penguin movie ever is hands down The Pebble and The Penguin .
The one thing I will give props to Happy Feet for is it didn't dumb down the ecological angle, which is why so many fucking Fox News junkies called it " An Inconvenient Truth for kids!"
Over The Hedge did a good job of that too, and I ended up liking that better.
Eh. It wasn't horrible but the best penguin movie ever is hands down The Pebble and The Penguin .
The one thing I will give props to Happy Feet for is it didn't dumb down the ecological angle, which is why so many fucking Fox News junkies called it " An Inconvenient Truth for kids!"
Over The Hedge did a good job of that too, and I ended up liking that better.
spectre
+0 -0
Re: Penguin Movies . . . don't forget SCAMPER. How many times did I watch that with my stepkids when they were still small and did not yet smoke and drink and swear and place themselves at risk for STDs.
Re: Penguin Movies . . . don't forget SCAMPER. How many times did I watch that with my stepkids when they were still small and did not yet smoke and drink and swear and place themselves at risk for STDs.
tekende
+0 -0
I hate Happy Feet.
I hate Happy Feet.
sje46
+0 -0
It was okay.
A little too . . .pop-culturey.. That bugs me when a kid's movie has too much focus on celebrities and such.
It was okay.
A little too . . .pop-culturey.. That bugs me when a kid's movie has too much focus on celebrities and such.
terebikun
+0 -0
hey, i watched it the other day too! why were the penguins mexicans?
hey, i watched it the other day too! why were the penguins mexicans?
cbtbone
+1 -0
Man, Mexican penguins will go anywhere to find work.
Man, Mexican penguins will go anywhere to find work.
sje46
+0 -0
What else would they be? Peruvian?
What else would they be? Peruvian?
scorpio_nadir
+0 -0
Thass some cold shit right there-
Click Lame Here.
Thass some cold shit right there-
Click Lame Here.
belgand
+0 -0
I would eat my penguin children rather than starve to death.
Of course, I'd also eat human children rather than starve to death. Probably well before human adults too. I might not even need to be starving at all.
Am I the only person who really, really wants to try some human meat? Not by killing people of course, but maybe something cloned or grown in a vat or freely donated. It just galls me at a very basic level to not have the option.
I would eat my penguin children rather than starve to death.
Of course, I'd also eat human children rather than starve to death. Probably well before human adults too. I might not even need to be starving at all.
Am I the only person who really, really wants to try some human meat? Not by killing people of course, but maybe something cloned or grown in a vat or freely donated. It just galls me at a very basic level to not have the option.
scorpio_nadir
+0 -0
This is very strange because I was talking with my daughter a few hours ago, and she said she had a dream last night about eating human flesh. It looked like a ham, and she didn't know it was human. All grease dripping down her chin. Actually, she was in a cooking course, learning how it was done.
She said it was a bad dream, but you might classify it differently.
This is very strange because I was talking with my daughter a few hours ago, and she said she had a dream last night about eating human flesh. It looked like a ham, and she didn't know it was human. All grease dripping down her chin. Actually, she was in a cooking course, learning how it was done.
She said it was a bad dream, but you might classify it differently.
robbie17m
+0 -0
I maintain that this would be the best secret ingredient ever. The chairman can make it happen. I know this.
I maintain that this would be the best secret ingredient ever. The chairman can make it happen. I know this.
achilleselbow
+0 -0
I remember hearing when I was young in that unsourced-facts-that-everyone-somehow-knows kind of way that humans had somehow evolved to a point where some chemical or whatever in our flesh actually made us taste bad to one another. Probably just a story someone made up to get the kids to stop cannibalizing each other.
I remember hearing when I was young in that unsourced-facts-that-everyone-somehow-knows kind of way that humans had somehow evolved to a point where some chemical or whatever in our flesh actually made us taste bad to one another. Probably just a story someone made up to get the kids to stop cannibalizing each other.
tekende
+0 -0
Yeah, I've always been a little curious about what people taste like.
Yeah, I've always been a little curious about what people taste like.
sje46
+0 -0
Probably salty.
Probably salty.
stereo
+0 -0
A lot like pig, from what I've heard.
A lot like pig, from what I've heard.
belgand
+0 -0
It would make a lot of sense as we are both mammalian omnivores of roughly the same size and physiology.
Hmm... Mmm... Man Bacon.
It would make a lot of sense as we are both mammalian omnivores of roughly the same size and physiology.
Hmm... Mmm... Man Bacon.
achilleselbow
+2 -0
Man Bacon was one of Rod Huggins' early stage names.
Man Bacon was one of Rod Huggins' early stage names.
sje46
+0 -0
Well, we taste salty, because we eat a lot of salt, and our sweat tastes salty too.
Well, we taste salty, because we eat a lot of salt, and our sweat tastes salty too.
sje46
+0 -0
According to Alferd Packer, the best meat is on the chest.
According to Alferd Packer, the best meat is on the chest.
nice-on-water
+0 -0
Supper is old school cool but I can't sever the family ties (Michael J. Fox) that connect me forever to "dinner." If my grandma calls the glory she makes for Easter and Christmas "dinner?, then I never want to know what a supper is.
Supper is old school cool but I can't sever the family ties (Michael J. Fox) that connect me forever to "dinner." If my grandma calls the glory she makes for Easter and Christmas "dinner?, then I never want to know what a supper is.
belgand
+0 -0
Catsup or ketchup? Choose wisely.
Catsup or ketchup? Choose wisely.
pogo
+0 -0
I never use the word "supper" for any meal.
I never use the word "supper" for any meal.
pogo
+3 -0
Oh, except for the Last Supper, of course, which is from history.
Oh, except for the Last Supper, of course, which is from history.
biff
+15 -0
The original meaning of "supper" is a meal with cold meat.
As opposed to the original meaning of "dinner," a meal with hot meat.
Originally, dinner came in the middle of the day, and was the chief meal. Supper came at the end of the day, and consisted of leftovers from dinner.
Current usage varies, depending on what your mom called it.
However, the general term for a gathering that convenes around a table to eat is a "dinner party." You also see the term "fine dining." So there is a bit of cultural prejudice towards the word "dinner" in that context. In that case Beef's use of the term "supper party" does seem a little provincial.
But any arguing over which is the correct term for which meal at which time of day has no possible resolution.
The original meaning of "supper" is a meal with cold meat.
As opposed to the original meaning of "dinner," a meal with hot meat.
Originally, dinner came in the middle of the day, and was the chief meal. Supper came at the end of the day, and consisted of leftovers from dinner.
Current usage varies, depending on what your mom called it.
However, the general term for a gathering that convenes around a table to eat is a "dinner party." You also see the term "fine dining." So there is a bit of cultural prejudice towards the word "dinner" in that context. In that case Beef's use of the term "supper party" does seem a little provincial.
But any arguing over which is the correct term for which meal at which time of day has no possible resolution.
morypcaina
+5 -1
does such an argument make you a dick about terms or a suck about terms
does such an argument make you a dick about terms or a suck about terms
biff
+1 -0
Between the two choices offered, I would go for suck about terms.
But I think and even more appropriate term is futilitarian.
Between the two choices offered, I would go for suck about terms.
But I think and even more appropriate term is futilitarian.
rowboat
+0 -0
It's extremely regional.
It's extremely regional.
biff
+0 -0
Well, yeah, that's part of what I meant by what your mom called it.
The other part of what I meant by what your mom called it. is that it is deeply important to you, because agreeing to use a different term is repudiating your mom.
And most of us are not capable of doing that.
Well, yeah, that's part of what I meant by what your mom called it.
The other part of what I meant by what your mom called it. is that it is deeply important to you, because agreeing to use a different term is repudiating your mom.
And most of us are not capable of doing that.
rowboat
+0 -0
That meant that I agreed with you.
That meant that I agreed with you.
biff
+0 -0
Oh, sorry.
My bad.
Oh, sorry.
My bad.
rowboat
+0 -0
No prob, Bob.
No prob, Bob.
hamscout
+0 -0
Throughout Wisconsin, you can find a " Supperclub " or two in each town.
Often the scene of many a wedding reception, they are seen as the "dress up" establishment of the area. (Meaning, your Church Khakis and non-holey long-sleeved flannel shirt.) In any case, I am not going there expecting cold remnants from a midday meal left unfinished.
Throughout Wisconsin, you can find a " Supperclub " or two in each town.
Often the scene of many a wedding reception, they are seen as the "dress up" establishment of the area. (Meaning, your Church Khakis and non-holey long-sleeved flannel shirt.) In any case, I am not going there expecting cold remnants from a midday meal left unfinished.
theguitarhero
+0 -0
There was a "supper club" in a local skating rink here in Florida, and one of the big restaurants in the "downtown" district of Tampa is Stump's Supper Club.
There was a "supper club" in a local skating rink here in Florida, and one of the big restaurants in the "downtown" district of Tampa is Stump's Supper Club.
nice-on-water
+1 -0
Your holies and your non-holeys.
Your holies and your non-holeys.
theguitarhero
+0 -0
God dammit why did I not post that when I thought of it...
God dammit why did I not post that when I thought of it...
nice-on-water
+0 -0
Because my mind works like an idiot who just figured out what a pun is.
Because my mind works like an idiot who just figured out what a pun is.
achilleselbow
+1 -0
Quote:
It's not a historical thing, but a regional one. In most of continental Europe, this is still the case. What is usually translated as "dinner" is a big meal that's eaten somewhere between noon and 3pm. "Supper" is a smaller meal eaten around 8 or so.
Quote:
Originally, dinner came in the middle of the day, and was the chief meal. Supper came at the end of the day, and consisted of leftovers from dinner.
It's not a historical thing, but a regional one. In most of continental Europe, this is still the case. What is usually translated as "dinner" is a big meal that's eaten somewhere between noon and 3pm. "Supper" is a smaller meal eaten around 8 or so.
doctordung
+1 -0
When I was a nipper the meals of the day went like this:
Breakfast, Tea, Lunch (aka Dinner), Tea (again, AKA High Tea), Supper
Now that I live in America, my day is a 24-hour free-for-all of gluttony.
When I was a nipper the meals of the day went like this:
Breakfast, Tea, Lunch (aka Dinner), Tea (again, AKA High Tea), Supper
Now that I live in America, my day is a 24-hour free-for-all of gluttony.
smilebuddha
+0 -0
Free-for-all tea-for-all?
Free-for-all tea-for-all?
morypcaina
+0 -0
your mom called it enormous
your mom called it enormous
belgand
+0 -0
But what about when I host a dinner party at the supper club?!?!
But what about when I host a dinner party at the supper club?!?!
nice-on-water
+0 -0
Like Ray.
Like Ray.
fineoakstructure
+1 -0
Like Fry! Like Fry!
Like Fry! Like Fry!
zhankfor
+0 -0
In Newfoundland they call lunch "dinner" and dinner "supper!" What craziness!
In Newfoundland they call lunch "dinner" and dinner "supper!" What craziness!
rowboat
+3 -0
Do you expect me to believe that Newfoundland is real?
Do you expect me to believe that Newfoundland is real?
reverendtmac
+4 -0
Oh, it's real. They've got their own language and drink paint thinner named after the noise you make after you swallow it. They make you kiss a fucking cod, rowboat, and sadly, that's not a euphemism for anything worth kissing. A literal cod. And befir one of you smartarses come out wit "dere comes a time, my son", bye, I's'll tell yeh tae fook straight off wit yeh...
Oh, it's real. They've got their own language and drink paint thinner named after the noise you make after you swallow it. They make you kiss a fucking cod, rowboat, and sadly, that's not a euphemism for anything worth kissing. A literal cod. And befir one of you smartarses come out wit "dere comes a time, my son", bye, I's'll tell yeh tae fook straight off wit yeh...
fineoakstructure
+2 -0
it's even called "Newfoundland" when it was actually old and already found.
It was land, though.
it's even called "Newfoundland" when it was actually old and already found.
It was land, though.
deusoma
+1 -0
1/3. See me after class.
1/3. See me after class.
zapatos
+0 -0
Those Noofies are a surly bunch, I warn thee.
Those Noofies are a surly bunch, I warn thee.
andyfaewatford
+0 -0
Hmmm... I always thought supper came after dinner, not long before bedtime...
Hmmm... I always thought supper came after dinner, not long before bedtime...
nice-on-water
+0 -0
Beef is using supper because "dinner party" is the more appropriate and accepted term and Onstad will be damned if Beef's utterances were as pedestrian as that, for better or for worse.
Beef is using supper because "dinner party" is the more appropriate and accepted term and Onstad will be damned if Beef's utterances were as pedestrian as that, for better or for worse.
pogo
+7 -0
I think ...
I think ...
nice-on-water
+0 -0
Beef is using supper because "dinner party" is the more appropriate and accepted term and Onstad will be damned if Beef's utterances were as pedestrian as that, for better or for worse.
Beef is using supper because "dinner party" is the more appropriate and accepted term and Onstad will be damned if Beef's utterances were as pedestrian as that, for better or for worse.
pogo
+7 -0
... you're right.
... you're right.
nice-on-water
+0 -0
Whoops!
Whoops!
syx
+0 -0
I suppose this explains my preference for saying "supper", as hearing the word "dinner" from other people makes them sound like uppity pricks.
I suppose this explains my preference for saying "supper", as hearing the word "dinner" from other people makes them sound like uppity pricks.
sje46
+0 -0
Really.
Where are you from?
Really.
Where are you from?
syx
+0 -0
It's not so much about where I'm from, because I and one of my friends are the only people I know who prefer to say supper, while almost every other person I have ever met says dinner. It is also what my mother said.
Dinner is a meal you give a shit about eating, and maybe there are two kinds of forks.
Supper is laid-back, casual, and usually eaten on the couch or at the computer.
Supper is the preferred meal of those who came from Circumstances (or haven't left them yet).
It's not so much about where I'm from, because I and one of my friends are the only people I know who prefer to say supper, while almost every other person I have ever met says dinner. It is also what my mother said.
Dinner is a meal you give a shit about eating, and maybe there are two kinds of forks.
Supper is laid-back, casual, and usually eaten on the couch or at the computer.
Supper is the preferred meal of those who came from Circumstances (or haven't left them yet).
sje46
+0 -0
This must be why I like supper too.
This must be why I like supper too.
thegoblins
+0 -0
Circumstances? I know of people who are firmly in the upper middle class who sup every night! They sup themselves up a real treat.
Circumstances? I know of people who are firmly in the upper middle class who sup every night! They sup themselves up a real treat.
sje46
+0 -0
I am somewhat from circumstances. Now I am no longer in circumstances but my family still acts like it.
I am somewhat from circumstances. Now I am no longer in circumstances but my family still acts like it.
achilleselbow
+0 -0
Do they crap with the door open on Thanksgiving?
Do they crap with the door open on Thanksgiving?
theguitarhero
+0 -0
SJE ARE YOU CRAPPING?!
SJE ARE YOU CRAPPING?!
sje46
+0 -0
IM SORRY!!!
I try to be a good boy and I thought I held it in for a long time but I guess I'm just a sinner.
IM SORRY!!!
I try to be a good boy and I thought I held it in for a long time but I guess I'm just a sinner.
sje46
+0 -0
They make an exception for special days such as this.
They make an exception for special days such as this.
rowboat
+1 -0
Boy! Are them pubics I see?! Them better not be pubics, so help me god!
Boy! Are them pubics I see?! Them better not be pubics, so help me god!
thegoblins
+0 -0
Well, if you mean that your family are simple people, and yet not of low mind, I can understand that. Like, you don't want to stir up a kerfuffle about which fork goes with what and you don't have stone airedales staring down your guests in your huge pre-fabricated mansion with the high white walls that go up to nowhere.
I was in a house like that once and it scared the bejeebers out of me.
Well, if you mean that your family are simple people, and yet not of low mind, I can understand that. Like, you don't want to stir up a kerfuffle about which fork goes with what and you don't have stone airedales staring down your guests in your huge pre-fabricated mansion with the high white walls that go up to nowhere.
I was in a house like that once and it scared the bejeebers out of me.
sje46
+0 -0
I don't know if they are of low mind or of simpleness. I think that they are just poor.
I don't know if they are of low mind or of simpleness. I think that they are just poor.
thegoblins
+0 -0
Oh dear, it's foot in mouth time. I'm really sorry for making presumptions about your family, I just think "supper" is a lovely word.
Oh dear, it's foot in mouth time. I'm really sorry for making presumptions about your family, I just think "supper" is a lovely word.
sje46
+0 -0
Hmm?
They are pretty low-class too, I think.
Hmm?
They are pretty low-class too, I think.
belgand
+0 -0
Only two kinds of forks? That's pretty low. I mean, I typically use at least two kinds of forks fairly often. It is quite impossible and amazingly horrible to eat an entree with your salad fork or try to manhandle a salad with a too-large entree fork. But mainly you don't want to pass tastes across. That's not even considering the possible need for a dessert fork/spoon.
Only two kinds of forks? That's pretty low. I mean, I typically use at least two kinds of forks fairly often. It is quite impossible and amazingly horrible to eat an entree with your salad fork or try to manhandle a salad with a too-large entree fork. But mainly you don't want to pass tastes across. That's not even considering the possible need for a dessert fork/spoon.
spectre
+0 -0
And yet, back in the day, the local "supper club" was often the most elegant place in town, rivaled only by the" Dinner Theater."
And yet, back in the day, the local "supper club" was often the most elegant place in town, rivaled only by the" Dinner Theater."
belgand
+0 -0
Well, it also used to be an actual, members-only club and required proper dinner attire (i.e. black tie). Even most country clubs are little more than golf courses that charge an annual fee and let in just about anyone who asks.
Well, it also used to be an actual, members-only club and required proper dinner attire (i.e. black tie). Even most country clubs are little more than golf courses that charge an annual fee and let in just about anyone who asks.
owlings
+1 -0
But "dinner party" sometimes sounds like "Donner Party" and I use "supper" so my friends do not get confused
It is not thursday, after all
But "dinner party" sometimes sounds like "Donner Party" and I use "supper" so my friends do not get confused
It is not thursday, after all
rowboat
+0 -0
Apropos of nothing, owlings, is your avatar a Louis Wain piece?
Apropos of nothing, owlings, is your avatar a Louis Wain piece?
owlings
+1 -0
Unfortunately not. The artist is unknown, but I feel that he was haunted by images of cats, mercilessly mocking him with their sadistic glee. He could never be happy with his work, for the pieces themselves stared up at him, destroying his self-esteem with their impertinent, rosy tongues.
I often make up lives for people that I know nothing about. Watch out, Assetbar. Watch out, internet in general.
Unfortunately not. The artist is unknown, but I feel that he was haunted by images of cats, mercilessly mocking him with their sadistic glee. He could never be happy with his work, for the pieces themselves stared up at him, destroying his self-esteem with their impertinent, rosy tongues.
I often make up lives for people that I know nothing about. Watch out, Assetbar. Watch out, internet in general.
autrepoupee
+0 -0
It is funny that you use that as your fictional example of the artist's life, because that was pretty much Louis Wain.
Always meowing, always turning into flowers, always playing the fiddle...
It is funny that you use that as your fictional example of the artist's life, because that was pretty much Louis Wain.
Always meowing, always turning into flowers, always playing the fiddle...
owlings
+0 -0
Oh. Well then. Perhaps it is and I didn't know!
I am not educated in the ways of art!
Oh. Well then. Perhaps it is and I didn't know!
I am not educated in the ways of art!
rowboat
+0 -0
Yeah, that does sound pretty much like Wain. Except the "mercilessly mocking...sadistic glee" part. I think cats (real and in his art) were his only true comfort, even as they were morphing into vaguely nightmarish geometric explosions as his mind got away from him.
Yeah, that does sound pretty much like Wain. Except the "mercilessly mocking...sadistic glee" part. I think cats (real and in his art) were his only true comfort, even as they were morphing into vaguely nightmarish geometric explosions as his mind got away from him.
belgand
+0 -0
Definitely of low mind.
Definitely of low mind.
scorpio_nadir
+0 -0
You can dress up a pig, but in the end they will not like him, for he will embarrass himself.
Better a dressed-down Beef of inbred courtesy than a coiffed, tuxedoed dick like Ray, who likely will try to hit on Polly before the evening has ended.
You can dress up a pig, but in the end they will not like him, for he will embarrass himself.
Better a dressed-down Beef of inbred courtesy than a coiffed, tuxedoed dick like Ray, who likely will try to hit on Polly before the evening has ended.
lexsenthur
+9 -0
Ray will wear his tux, Connie will wear a turtleneck and sport coat, Polly will be spotting a classy dress Connie bought her on their day out to get her everything she needed for the party, Molly will be dressed slightly nicer than she might, perhaps an unconscious social instinct at not wanting to be shown up by a young hot ex-stripper. This of course causes her to not notice Beef wearing his over-sized dockers (from when he gained weight after finding out you could get Surge delivered by the pallet to your house) and his thinkgeek "got root?" polo shirt with his sneakers still tinged with mud from when he forgot it was raining and decided to cross the field to get to the 7-11.
The post party mood at the Kazenzakis household will be generously described at "tense."
Ray will wear his tux, Connie will wear a turtleneck and sport coat, Polly will be spotting a classy dress Connie bought her on their day out to get her everything she needed for the party, Molly will be dressed slightly nicer than she might, perhaps an unconscious social instinct at not wanting to be shown up by a young hot ex-stripper. This of course causes her to not notice Beef wearing his over-sized dockers (from when he gained weight after finding out you could get Surge delivered by the pallet to your house) and his thinkgeek "got root?" polo shirt with his sneakers still tinged with mud from when he forgot it was raining and decided to cross the field to get to the 7-11.
The post party mood at the Kazenzakis household will be generously described at "tense."
irondave
+0 -0
I really liked Surge.
I really liked Surge.
achilleselbow
+0 -0
So did John McCain!
...too soon?
So did John McCain!
...too soon?
davey-boy
+1 -0
About a week and a half late.
About a week and a half late.
belgand
+0 -0
I drank it in my Sophmore year of high school. I don't know why as I now recall it not being good. Mt. Dew is vastly superior.
My "Got Root?" shirt is a t-shirt.
I drank it in my Sophmore year of high school. I don't know why as I now recall it not being good. Mt. Dew is vastly superior.
My "Got Root?" shirt is a t-shirt.
jetbunny
+0 -0
For the first time in a long time, I do not "get" the alt text. It fills me with a sorrow I cannot describe.
For the first time in a long time, I do not "get" the alt text. It fills me with a sorrow I cannot describe.
thesoulbear
+1 -0
Ray only knows about the Hindenburg because of Led Zeppelin. Also, the alt text suggests that after he hung up, he took a deep breath and wore a look of anxious relief.
Ray only knows about the Hindenburg because of Led Zeppelin. Also, the alt text suggests that after he hung up, he took a deep breath and wore a look of anxious relief.
thesoulbear
+0 -0
EDIT: I am dumb as all hell. Obviously what album cover was referred to was the Dutch Masters one where they were all looking like Puritans or some such.
EDIT: I am dumb as all hell. Obviously what album cover was referred to was the Dutch Masters one where they were all looking like Puritans or some such.
nice-on-water
+2 -0
You were right the first time, Led Zeppelin I has a picture of the Hindenburg crashing in a chaotic conflagration in an already fucked up place (New Jersey). Dutch Masters is a cigar.
You were right the first time, Led Zeppelin I has a picture of the Hindenburg crashing in a chaotic conflagration in an already fucked up place (New Jersey). Dutch Masters is a cigar.
scorpio_nadir
+4 -0
My dad saw the Hindenburg fly over minutes before that crash. I saw Led Zeppelin a year after that album came out. My dad never smoked Dutch Masters cigars, for he felt they were for those of Low Mind.
There is no connection here.
My dad saw the Hindenburg fly over minutes before that crash. I saw Led Zeppelin a year after that album came out. My dad never smoked Dutch Masters cigars, for he felt they were for those of Low Mind.
There is no connection here.
irondave
+0 -0
How can you be so sure?
How can you be so sure?
scorpio_nadir
+0 -0
I...I'm not.....
This question greatly troubles me.
I...I'm not.....
This question greatly troubles me.
sje46
+0 -0
Perhaps it should?
Perhaps it should?
kamet
+0 -0
Irondave: the man who asks questions that Matter.
Irondave: the man who asks questions that Matter.
mattylite
+3 -0
nice-on-water
+6 -0
Here's how I imagined it.
Here's how I imagined it.
mattylite
+32 -0
Also,
Also,
sje46
+0 -0
What painting is this? It looks familiar.
What painting is this? It looks familiar.
morypcaina
+1 -0
it is from the cover of
it is from the cover of
sje46
+0 -0
LED
LED
sje46
+0 -0
I got it. Led Zeppelin IV. Took me a while.
I got it. Led Zeppelin IV. Took me a while.
telescreen
+0 -0
One may find it on the cover of Zeppelin IV.
One may find it on the cover of Zeppelin IV.
abendsonnen
+1 -0
Oh, oh world . This is beautiful. Olde World Beefe comes back from the switch harvest to eat his sup.
Oh, oh world . This is beautiful. Olde World Beefe comes back from the switch harvest to eat his sup.
zhankfor
+0 -0
No, to eat his DIN!
No, to eat his DIN!
nice-on-water
+11 -0
I could've done better but fuck you people.
I could've done better but fuck you people.
sje46
+0 -0
I'm still working on my Sergeant Pepper's Achewood collage.
When it is done, it will be epic.
(At least the heads are pointing in the right direction.)
I'm still working on my Sergeant Pepper's Achewood collage.
When it is done, it will be epic.
(At least the heads are pointing in the right direction.)
mattylite
+11 -0
meddle
+0 -0
It was beautiful, a Photoshop foul tip followed by a walk-off internet home run. Despite recognition of the image, I felt briefly compelled to reply with a Beef-centric set of parody lyrics to Thick as a Brick . Something about the imagery and maybe the avatar? There is something about monopoly in that song. Fortunately, I soon realized this would have been a Bad Idea.
In conclusion, well played, Mattylite, well played.
It was beautiful, a Photoshop foul tip followed by a walk-off internet home run. Despite recognition of the image, I felt briefly compelled to reply with a Beef-centric set of parody lyrics to Thick as a Brick . Something about the imagery and maybe the avatar? There is something about monopoly in that song. Fortunately, I soon realized this would have been a Bad Idea.
In conclusion, well played, Mattylite, well played.
nice-on-water
+0 -0
I was thinking of neatening this up in Shop but Paint is easier.
And now I want to do another album. GUESS I KNOW WHAT I'M DOING TONIGHT INSTEAD OF STUDYING.
I was thinking of neatening this up in Shop but Paint is easier.
And now I want to do another album. GUESS I KNOW WHAT I'M DOING TONIGHT INSTEAD OF STUDYING.
meddle
+0 -0
To be clear, the admiration is for the IV one. I do, of course, support all well-intentioned hastily photoshopped buggery. My hope is that somewhere there is an aesthetics paper on the art form.
To be clear, the admiration is for the IV one. I do, of course, support all well-intentioned hastily photoshopped buggery. My hope is that somewhere there is an aesthetics paper on the art form.
nice-on-water
+0 -0
There is now!
::clack clack clack ting!::
There is now!
::clack clack clack ting!::
axhoola
+1 -0
We'll have Woman-Man for president
Let Thigh Bone save the day...
We'll have Woman-Man for president
Let Thigh Bone save the day...
stereo
+0 -0
A comment left by stereo was marked lame too many times and excluded. (marked lame by meddle, Belgand, magnetocat)
A comment left by stereo was marked lame too many times and excluded. (marked lame by meddle, Belgand, magnetocat)
theguitarhero
+4 -0
The depressed cat is astonished by his hydrogen powered dong.
The depressed cat is astonished by his hydrogen powered dong.
scorpio_nadir
+0 -0
Quote:
...dang Viagra....
Quote:
The depressed cat is astonished by his hydrogen powered dong.
...dang Viagra....
steev_dayv
+0 -0
You couldn't handle my hydraulic penis!
You couldn't handle my hydraulic penis!
zhankfor
+4 -0
Ultra-Max XXL Condoms can also be used as protective layers on zeppelins to keep dangerous hydrogen from escaping.
Ultra-Max XXL Condoms can also be used as protective layers on zeppelins to keep dangerous hydrogen from escaping.
steev_dayv
+0 -0
RESERVOIR TIP!
RESERVOIR TIP!
mustakrakesh
+1 -0
THE FUCKING HUMANITY!!
THE FUCKING HUMANITY!!
hamscout
+0 -0
FUCKING THE HUMANITY!!
FUCKING THE HUMANITY!!
rowboat
+0 -0
HUMANITY THE FUCKING!!
HUMANITY THE FUCKING!!
mattylite
+0 -0
...the FUCKENING!!
...the FUCKENING!!
nice-on-water
+0 -0
Dirty mind. Chubby.
Dirty mind. Chubby.
tekende
+0 -0
You saw the "Hugh Grant-ity" picture on Ellis's blog too, huh?
You saw the "Hugh Grant-ity" picture on Ellis's blog too, huh?
stereo
+0 -0
No. Who is Ellis?
No. Who is Ellis?
tekende
+0 -0
Warren Ellis, comic book writer extraordinaire.
Someone posted this picture of Hugh Grant with the Hindenburg coming out of his crotch, like in the Beef picture, captioned with "OH THE HUGHGRANTITY"
Warren Ellis, comic book writer extraordinaire.
Someone posted this picture of Hugh Grant with the Hindenburg coming out of his crotch, like in the Beef picture, captioned with "OH THE HUGHGRANTITY"
fineoakstructure
+0 -0
Am I the only one who sees the name Warren Ellis and thinks of the Dirty Three (or to a lesser extent, the Bad Seeds)?
Am I the only one who sees the name Warren Ellis and thinks of the Dirty Three (or to a lesser extent, the Bad Seeds)?
woodenteeth
+0 -0
Entirely. It confuses the shit out of me every time... and I get a little dissapointed the thread isn't about dirty dirty violin music.
Entirely. It confuses the shit out of me every time... and I get a little dissapointed the thread isn't about dirty dirty violin music.
rowboat
+0 -0
The Bad Seeds' Warren Ellis is the only one I know.
The Bad Seeds' Warren Ellis is the only one I know.
fineoakstructure
+0 -0
The Dirty Three Warren Ellis is the same as the Bad Seeds Warren Ellis. I recommend most Dirty Three albums, but most people always say it's best to start with Horse Stories.
The Dirty Three Warren Ellis is the same as the Bad Seeds Warren Ellis. I recommend most Dirty Three albums, but most people always say it's best to start with Horse Stories.
rowboat
+0 -0
I know, I know. I just refer to him as such because I'm more of a Seeds fan. I was differentiating him from the comic author.
I mean, thanks, though.
I know, I know. I just refer to him as such because I'm more of a Seeds fan. I was differentiating him from the comic author.
I mean, thanks, though.
tekende
+0 -0
On the writer's web page, one of the first things you read is that he is not the same Warren Ellis as the one in the Bad Seeds, so, no, I'd say you're not the only one.
On the writer's web page, one of the first things you read is that he is not the same Warren Ellis as the one in the Bad Seeds, so, no, I'd say you're not the only one.
mattylite
+0 -0
Me too.
Me too.
powderfinger
+0 -1
a cigar that is fine for busting open and filling with sweet marijuana buds, which should then be smoked and said led zepplin album can be listened to with pleasing effects
a cigar that is fine for busting open and filling with sweet marijuana buds, which should then be smoked and said led zepplin album can be listened to with pleasing effects
nice-on-water
+0 -0
"Pleasing" should be taken with a grain of salt or a salt shaker balanced on a small pile of salt on a table.
"Pleasing" should be taken with a grain of salt or a salt shaker balanced on a small pile of salt on a table.
rowboat
+1 -2
I'm not sure if a blunt would make me hate Led Zeppelin more than usual or just as much as always.
I will never know.
I'm not sure if a blunt would make me hate Led Zeppelin more than usual or just as much as always.
I will never know.
nice-on-water
+0 -1
I used to love Led Zeppelin. I would stand in front of my stereo, playing IV, and wondering how I could ever find anything better ever in life musically. And now I know better.
I used to love Led Zeppelin. I would stand in front of my stereo, playing IV, and wondering how I could ever find anything better ever in life musically. And now I know better.
sje46
+0 -0
OKAY.
Is there anything, any thing that everyone in Acheworld loves, besides Achewood itself? Any movie or book or band or anything?
OKAY.
Is there anything, any thing that everyone in Acheworld loves, besides Achewood itself? Any movie or book or band or anything?
nice-on-water
+10 -0
autrepoupee
+4 -1
weed
weed
nice-on-water
+0 -1
sje46
+1 -2
I don't smoke weedajuana.
I don't smoke weedajuana.
autrepoupee
+0 -0
A comment left by autrepoupee was marked lame too many times and excluded. (marked lame by fakead, Belgand, Mustakrakesh)
A comment left by autrepoupee was marked lame too many times and excluded. (marked lame by fakead, Belgand, Mustakrakesh)
belgand
+0 -0
Uh, boo to that. No drugs.
Uh, boo to that. No drugs.
autrepoupee
+0 -0
then get the fuck out
then get the fuck out
scorpio_nadir
+0 -0
Ouch! Someone has that monkey on her back and needs her fix !
Ouch! Someone has that monkey on her back and needs her fix !
sje46
+0 -0
On xkcd forums, someone told me that they didn't want to live past 35, and that on their 35th birthday they will go to Europe with his friend, travel all around getting as high as possible, and then go to the Colliseum and have a sword fight. The one who kills the other kills himself.
He is 19. This is one of the dumbest things I have ever heard.
On xkcd forums, someone told me that they didn't want to live past 35, and that on their 35th birthday they will go to Europe with his friend, travel all around getting as high as possible, and then go to the Colliseum and have a sword fight. The one who kills the other kills himself.
He is 19. This is one of the dumbest things I have ever heard.
biff
+0 -0
Agreed. Some of the best things in my life have happened since I turned 35.
Agreed. Some of the best things in my life have happened since I turned 35.
sje46
+0 -0
And the thing is is that he is a big figure on the boards. I thought everyone there was supposed to be a nerdy genius. 35? Really? I don't want to be a geezer either, but you can still function well into your 60s, right?
So now he's doing drugs now, because he doesn't want to be old, and there is no way that he would decide when he is 34 that maybe he wants to live a little longer, but no, now he's a nicotine/cocaine/paintfume/heroin addicted drop out in life.
And the thing is is that he is a big figure on the boards. I thought everyone there was supposed to be a nerdy genius. 35? Really? I don't want to be a geezer either, but you can still function well into your 60s, right?
So now he's doing drugs now, because he doesn't want to be old, and there is no way that he would decide when he is 34 that maybe he wants to live a little longer, but no, now he's a nicotine/cocaine/paintfume/heroin addicted drop out in life.
rowboat
+0 -0
Some of the best things in my life have happened since I turned stoned.
Some of the best things in my life have happened since I turned stoned.
biff
+0 -0
That too.
That too.
nice-on-water
+0 -0
Oh my God!
That is horrible!
You're on the xkcd forum??
Oh my God!
That is horrible!
You're on the xkcd forum??
sje46
+0 -0
Yes.
I AM A FAN OF XKCD.
Remember, I am their ambassador to you. I am here to mediate any disputes and to provide assistance to any mistreated xkcdians in your land of Acheworld.
Yes.
I AM A FAN OF XKCD.
Remember, I am their ambassador to you. I am here to mediate any disputes and to provide assistance to any mistreated xkcdians in your land of Acheworld.
nice-on-water
+0 -0
TELL RANDALL TO STOP DOING COMICS ABOUT MATH WILL YOU PLEASE I DON'T GET THEM AND I EXPECT EVERYONE TO DUMB THEMSELVES DOWN TO MY LEVEL BUT NEVER LOWER
You see what I did there?
TELL RANDALL TO STOP DOING COMICS ABOUT MATH WILL YOU PLEASE I DON'T GET THEM AND I EXPECT EVERYONE TO DUMB THEMSELVES DOWN TO MY LEVEL BUT NEVER LOWER
You see what I did there?
sje46
+0 -0
No, I didn't.
Most of them are about memes and general internet culture, not math.
No, I didn't.
Most of them are about memes and general internet culture, not math.
nice-on-water
+0 -0
In general he's decent but anything where some guy charts out like his love life using algorithms or whatever make me mad, then his alt text is just about like how some sci-fi author sucks because he doesn't use this property of physics or whatever. Stick to raptors is my advice.
In general he's decent but anything where some guy charts out like his love life using algorithms or whatever make me mad, then his alt text is just about like how some sci-fi author sucks because he doesn't use this property of physics or whatever. Stick to raptors is my advice.
nice-on-water
+0 -0
Also I was criticizing people who want comics to be funny to their standards and not the artist and also criticizing myself because that rant started out sincere then I realized I suck.
Also I was criticizing people who want comics to be funny to their standards and not the artist and also criticizing myself because that rant started out sincere then I realized I suck.
sje46
+0 -0
It's okay, because I do too.
It's okay, because I do too.
belgand
+0 -0
I basically try to avoid mentioning other webcomics I like here because it never ends well.
I basically try to avoid mentioning other webcomics I like here because it never ends well.
sje46
+0 -0
Really? Because that is the reason why I mention other webcomics?
Oh no, am I a troll?
I think I am a troll.
Really? Because that is the reason why I mention other webcomics?
Oh no, am I a troll?
I think I am a troll.
nice-on-water
+0 -0
What hath I wrought?
What hath I wrought?
rowboat
+1 -0
We hate you for not loving drugs.
We hate you for not loving drugs.
biff
+0 -0
I hope not.
That would be fucking boring.
I hope not.
That would be fucking boring.
rowboat
+0 -0
There are a lot of people here, sje. I think it'd be kind of fucked up if every single person here liked something all at once. However, I'm intrigued. Let's see if we can't nail down a couple of basic ones.
Movie: I want to say Rushmore, but I can never keep track of whether it's internet trendy to hate or like Wes Anderson on any given week. That and pogo probably hasn't seen it. Maybe Alien? The Graduate?
Book: No. On second thought I'm not even gonna try that one. I've already heard people here say that they don't like Catcher in the Rye and Slaughterhouse 5, and I can't think of any more universally appealing stories.
Band: Beatles (I wanted to say Pixies, but you've repeatedly asserted that you only like three bands so I knew that wouldn't work)
OK. That didn't work. Never mind.
There are a lot of people here, sje. I think it'd be kind of fucked up if every single person here liked something all at once. However, I'm intrigued. Let's see if we can't nail down a couple of basic ones.
Movie: I want to say Rushmore, but I can never keep track of whether it's internet trendy to hate or like Wes Anderson on any given week. That and pogo probably hasn't seen it. Maybe Alien? The Graduate?
Book: No. On second thought I'm not even gonna try that one. I've already heard people here say that they don't like Catcher in the Rye and Slaughterhouse 5, and I can't think of any more universally appealing stories.
Band: Beatles (I wanted to say Pixies, but you've repeatedly asserted that you only like three bands so I knew that wouldn't work)
OK. That didn't work. Never mind.
nice-on-water
+0 -0
I love Rushmore, The Graduate , and both books. Plus the Beatles, of course.
Might I suggest some Coen flicks? The Big Lebowski seems big here, even though I haven't seen it yet; Fargo and Raising Arizona are favorites of mine; maybe they're also big here? Eh, whatever. It's not something we should dissect.
I love Rushmore, The Graduate , and both books. Plus the Beatles, of course.
Might I suggest some Coen flicks? The Big Lebowski seems big here, even though I haven't seen it yet; Fargo and Raising Arizona are favorites of mine; maybe they're also big here? Eh, whatever. It's not something we should dissect.
theguitarhero
+0 -0
Rushmore . LOVE THAT SHIT. Can't find my copy though.
My feelings on Slaughterhouse are well documented...
I love Pixies!
and finally yeah Coen's rule! but i still don't know how i feel about Lebowski.
Rushmore . LOVE THAT SHIT. Can't find my copy though.
My feelings on Slaughterhouse are well documented...
I love Pixies!
and finally yeah Coen's rule! but i still don't know how i feel about Lebowski.
sje46
+0 -0
I like that one song of the Pixies I know.
Where is my mind.
( Except for a little fish . .. )
I like that one song of the Pixies I know.
Where is my mind.
( Except for a little fish . .. )
ike
+0 -0
the pixies are great
the pixies are great
steev_dayv
+0 -0
Coy koi...
Coy koi...
sje46
+0 -0
Sway sway.
Sway sway.
theguitarhero
+0 -0
Gouge away.
Gouge away.
rowboat
+0 -0
Yeah, I hadn't thought about the Coens. Lebowski is one of the best movies ever made, but for mass appeal I think Fargo is a safer bet. No Country for Old Men could eventually enter into it, but it may not have had enough time to sink in with everyone yet.
Yeah, I hadn't thought about the Coens. Lebowski is one of the best movies ever made, but for mass appeal I think Fargo is a safer bet. No Country for Old Men could eventually enter into it, but it may not have had enough time to sink in with everyone yet.
sje46
+0 -0
No Country seems a little controversial.
No Country seems a little controversial.
sje46
+0 -0
I like Raisin'. And I sorta like Lebowski. I didn't pay enough attention when I watched it though I'm sorry .
I like Raisin'. And I sorta like Lebowski. I didn't pay enough attention when I watched it though I'm sorry .
gormster
+0 -0
Book: Ender's Game? There's not a lot of people who didn't like that one, and pretty much everyone has read it.
Movie: I would hazard a guess at The Shawshank Redemption, mostly because it is according to IMDb the best movie ever.
Music: Fuck no there isn't any music that everyone loves. Except Flight of the Conchords, probably.
Book: Ender's Game? There's not a lot of people who didn't like that one, and pretty much everyone has read it.
Movie: I would hazard a guess at The Shawshank Redemption, mostly because it is according to IMDb the best movie ever.
Music: Fuck no there isn't any music that everyone loves. Except Flight of the Conchords, probably.
rowboat
+0 -0
I guess you'll be shocked to hear that I have never read any Orson Scott Card. It's never even been suggested to me.
Shawshank is an ultra-safe bet. I mean, it's obviously not the best movie ever, or whatever, but I've never met someone who didn't at least like it.
And sorry, but my appreciation for Flight of the Conchords is mainly limited to their acting and (I'm guessing) their scriptwriting. The musical interludes are invariably my least favorite part. You don't like the Beatles? I thought they were a shoo-in for that category.
I guess you'll be shocked to hear that I have never read any Orson Scott Card. It's never even been suggested to me.
Shawshank is an ultra-safe bet. I mean, it's obviously not the best movie ever, or whatever, but I've never met someone who didn't at least like it.
And sorry, but my appreciation for Flight of the Conchords is mainly limited to their acting and (I'm guessing) their scriptwriting. The musical interludes are invariably my least favorite part. You don't like the Beatles? I thought they were a shoo-in for that category.
theguitarhero
+0 -0
That's funny, because I like FOTC more for the music than the acting, although there are some funny bits in the show, must of it is predicated on the music, although to some extent it goes both ways (you don't enjoy Leggy Blonde so much without knowing the backstory.)
That's funny, because I like FOTC more for the music than the acting, although there are some funny bits in the show, must of it is predicated on the music, although to some extent it goes both ways (you don't enjoy Leggy Blonde so much without knowing the backstory.)
nice-on-water
+0 -0
See, I've never seen more than 2 skits of their show and they were both songs; I've only seen their Comedy Central Presents and various other solely musical performances, so it would be very technically wrong for me to say I like their music better than their acting. I need to borrow my friend's DVD and watch the actual show that everyone knows them for.
See, I've never seen more than 2 skits of their show and they were both songs; I've only seen their Comedy Central Presents and various other solely musical performances, so it would be very technically wrong for me to say I like their music better than their acting. I need to borrow my friend's DVD and watch the actual show that everyone knows them for.
theguitarhero
+0 -0
The show is actually very good, it's British level comedy with an American length sitcom, although rumor is that they are ending it with the second season.
But the entire show is based around the idea that the best songs they play are in their heads...i don't know it's hard to explain without watching it.
The show is actually very good, it's British level comedy with an American length sitcom, although rumor is that they are ending it with the second season.
But the entire show is based around the idea that the best songs they play are in their heads...i don't know it's hard to explain without watching it.
nice-on-water
+0 -0
I look forward to watching it; I still have to show my friend Arrested Development before we can hit FOTC. We only just finished The Office (up to Season 3 because I think Season 4 only just came out, I'm not sure).
I look forward to watching it; I still have to show my friend Arrested Development before we can hit FOTC. We only just finished The Office (up to Season 3 because I think Season 4 only just came out, I'm not sure).
nice-on-water
+0 -0
friends*
I HAVE LOTS AND LOTS OF FRIENDS
friends*
I HAVE LOTS AND LOTS OF FRIENDS
nice-on-water
+0 -0
^Lie
^Lie
theguitarhero
+0 -0
"Lets give America what they want: a reunion of FRIENDS....from Night Court!"
"Lets give America what they want: a reunion of FRIENDS....from Night Court!"
eatmorekix
+0 -0
"what's wrong, Ken? you got wife eyes!"
"what's wrong, Ken? you got wife eyes!"
theguitarhero
+0 -0
"You did it! You changed her mind!"
"You did it! You changed her mind!"
sje46
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I am so far behind on the Office I am ashamed of myself.
I am so far behind on the Office I am ashamed of myself.
nice-on-water
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One more episode on Hulu and I'm all caught up.
One more episode on Hulu and I'm all caught up.
sje46
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The thing is that I'm online ALL THE TIME but I still put off watching the shows I have to watch.
The thing is that I'm online ALL THE TIME but I still put off watching the shows I have to watch.
belgand
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Shawshank was OK, but not good. I will oppose it because it is sentimental drivel.
I will suggest Tacos or perhaps Nachos.
Shawshank was OK, but not good. I will oppose it because it is sentimental drivel.
I will suggest Tacos or perhaps Nachos.
scorpio_nadir
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A guy getting his balls busted for what, 18 years in a notorious hell-hole for a wrongful conviction is sentimental drivel?
Oysh, you're a hard sell!
A guy getting his balls busted for what, 18 years in a notorious hell-hole for a wrongful conviction is sentimental drivel?
Oysh, you're a hard sell!
belgand
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It's his indomitable spirit that's the sentimental drivel. That's the whole premise of the thing.
I read the novella first though. It was OK, but the movie just ratcheted up the happy ending aspect to ludicrous levels.
It's his indomitable spirit that's the sentimental drivel. That's the whole premise of the thing.
I read the novella first though. It was OK, but the movie just ratcheted up the happy ending aspect to ludicrous levels.
sje46
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I like flight and I like the beatles. Most people like the beatles. Those who don't tend to like Lil' Wayne. I'm sure there are a lot of people who don't love the Beatles here, and may think they are overrated, but I doubt too many people here think their corpus is terrible.
Am I wrong?
The Shank was awesome by the way. Have you seen Puff Puff Pass?
I like flight and I like the beatles. Most people like the beatles. Those who don't tend to like Lil' Wayne. I'm sure there are a lot of people who don't love the Beatles here, and may think they are overrated, but I doubt too many people here think their corpus is terrible.
Am I wrong?
The Shank was awesome by the way. Have you seen Puff Puff Pass?
dwodles
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hey! I love The Beatles and I happen to like Lil Wayne (to a certain degree). Does this make me a Bad person?
hey! I love The Beatles and I happen to like Lil Wayne (to a certain degree). Does this make me a Bad person?
rowboat
+0 -0
NO
NO
sje46
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Well, it makes you, hopefully, conflicted.
You can like Lil' Wayne. It just seems that people who like today's hip-hop tend to scorn classic rock. My two sisters and mother both hate the Beatles. This is odd because I bet neither of my sisters can name more than 4 of their songs. They don't care.
Well, it makes you, hopefully, conflicted.
You can like Lil' Wayne. It just seems that people who like today's hip-hop tend to scorn classic rock. My two sisters and mother both hate the Beatles. This is odd because I bet neither of my sisters can name more than 4 of their songs. They don't care.
sje46
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If you like the Beatles, I like you.
If you like the Beatles, I like you.
steev_dayv
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You contend that modern hiphop fans are not fans of the likes of the Beatles? DJ Dangermouse bitches
You contend that modern hiphop fans are not fans of the likes of the Beatles? DJ Dangermouse bitches
sje46
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My ears puked the first time I heard these songs.
My ears puked the first time I heard these songs.
sje46
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I'm sure people like both, though. They are just less likely too, though.
I'm sure people like both, though. They are just less likely too, though.
zapatos
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i do not like the beatles, and i do not like lil wayne.
i do not like the beatles, and i do not like lil wayne.
achilleselbow
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I do not like them on a train.
I do not like them on a train.
zapatos
+0 -0
I would not play them impress a fox,
I would listen to them to get into her box.
I would not play them impress a fox,
I would listen to them to get into her box.
sje46
+0 -0
EVERYONE LOVES THE BEATLES RESCIND
rescind
EVERYONE LOVES THE BEATLES RESCIND
rescind
zapatos
+0 -0
Do not presume to caps battle with me young man.
Do not presume to caps battle with me young man.
yomimono
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If you read Ender's Game much past the age of fourteen, you will realize that book is fucking terrible.
If you read Ender's Game much past the age of fourteen, you will realize that book is fucking terrible.
theguitarhero
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DiSsAgReEmEnT bOx!
I read it over the summer and found it quite enjoyable.
DiSsAgReEmEnT bOx!
I read it over the summer and found it quite enjoyable.
daedala_x
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yea same here, and i've read a lot of cerebral shit. my goal in life (or one of them) is basically to get famous making lowbrow surrealist paintings inspired by the simulation games with the Giant, the wolves, the tower, etc. that whole development really caught me off-guard and is the most fascinating part of the book for me. i don't know that any of that stuff would've been as meaningful to me if i'd read it when i was 14. i'm pretty sure not, i was an idiot bimbo then.
i think ender's game would make a really good anime. it has all the inter-character tension of an anime like berserk, except the tensions in ender's game are more novel in a way, and more human in another. in particular, the relationship between ender and his brother, and the relationship between his brother and his sister, {i}blew my mind{/i}.
i really hate it when people say something sucks, especially a book, but provide no explanation for why they feel that way. Onstad did that once with Ethan Frome, which i liked as well. but then again, i'm a sucker for recluses and tragic love stories. give literature a chance, people. goddamn.
yea same here, and i've read a lot of cerebral shit. my goal in life (or one of them) is basically to get famous making lowbrow surrealist paintings inspired by the simulation games with the Giant, the wolves, the tower, etc. that whole development really caught me off-guard and is the most fascinating part of the book for me. i don't know that any of that stuff would've been as meaningful to me if i'd read it when i was 14. i'm pretty sure not, i was an idiot bimbo then.
i think ender's game would make a really good anime. it has all the inter-character tension of an anime like berserk, except the tensions in ender's game are more novel in a way, and more human in another. in particular, the relationship between ender and his brother, and the relationship between his brother and his sister, {i}blew my mind{/i}.
i really hate it when people say something sucks, especially a book, but provide no explanation for why they feel that way. Onstad did that once with Ethan Frome, which i liked as well. but then again, i'm a sucker for recluses and tragic love stories. give literature a chance, people. goddamn.
davey-boy
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Just to scare you straight, I'mma gonna ask Falseprphet to give you his spiel on 'Augie March'.
Afterwards, if you are no longer content with one's off-the-cuff claim that something sucks, I don't know what to tell you.
Just to scare you straight, I'mma gonna ask Falseprphet to give you his spiel on 'Augie March'.
Afterwards, if you are no longer content with one's off-the-cuff claim that something sucks, I don't know what to tell you.
davey-boy
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Read as 'still not content'.
Yours in virtue,
Davey-boy.
Read as 'still not content'.
Yours in virtue,
Davey-boy.
falseprophet
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He's right you know. I can be a dick about terms.
He's right you know. I can be a dick about terms.
belgand
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No. Ethan Frome was awful. Sledding into a tree is astoundingly stupid. It may be the stupidest suicide scheme I've ever heard of. Also they never once considered just running off together. Yes, it would be socially unacceptable, but so was everything else about their desired relationship.
You are the first person I've ever heard say anything positive about that book.
No. Ethan Frome was awful. Sledding into a tree is astoundingly stupid. It may be the stupidest suicide scheme I've ever heard of. Also they never once considered just running off together. Yes, it would be socially unacceptable, but so was everything else about their desired relationship.
You are the first person I've ever heard say anything positive about that book.
daedala_x
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in response to your objections:
1. ethan and mattie did plan to run away together. ethan was hording money, but his wife found it. the sleigh incident came shortly after that, in despair.
2. to simply say "why didn't they just run away together?" is to ignore all of the circumstantial and character development building up to the end. it is to ignore the fact that ethan is an honest man with a strong sense of obligation. i mean, what else could the man have done? he couldn't run away because he didn't have money. he couldn't kill his wife, though another character might have done just that. after the failed plan to run away, he was sort of jolted back into reality and realized that this is his life, he cannot escape it, and a relationship with mattie was not meant to be his in this lifetime because he'd already assumed responsibility for another (his marraige). sure, the sleigh suicide scheme was brash and poorly thought out, but it was precisely this childishness and urgency that i found so endearing about their love. it's romeo and juliet through and through, except instead of dying from the poison, romeo ends up retarded and disfigured, and instead of killing herself with a dagger, juliet has to live to take care of a retarded and disfigured romeo. christ, ethan frome is so much more brutal.
you probably didn't like great expectations either, did you?
in response to your objections:
1. ethan and mattie did plan to run away together. ethan was hording money, but his wife found it. the sleigh incident came shortly after that, in despair.
2. to simply say "why didn't they just run away together?" is to ignore all of the circumstantial and character development building up to the end. it is to ignore the fact that ethan is an honest man with a strong sense of obligation. i mean, what else could the man have done? he couldn't run away because he didn't have money. he couldn't kill his wife, though another character might have done just that. after the failed plan to run away, he was sort of jolted back into reality and realized that this is his life, he cannot escape it, and a relationship with mattie was not meant to be his in this lifetime because he'd already assumed responsibility for another (his marraige). sure, the sleigh suicide scheme was brash and poorly thought out, but it was precisely this childishness and urgency that i found so endearing about their love. it's romeo and juliet through and through, except instead of dying from the poison, romeo ends up retarded and disfigured, and instead of killing herself with a dagger, juliet has to live to take care of a retarded and disfigured romeo. christ, ethan frome is so much more brutal.
you probably didn't like great expectations either, did you?
biff
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The ending to Great Expectations was a letdown for me. But Pip himself was very philosophical about it, so I can't complain.
The ending to Great Expectations was a letdown for me. But Pip himself was very philosophical about it, so I can't complain.
belgand
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I think that Dickens is basically one of the worst things ever.
Also, I would not kill my wife, but nothing is worth dying for. Especially not death.
I think that Dickens is basically one of the worst things ever.
Also, I would not kill my wife, but nothing is worth dying for. Especially not death.
sje46
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Let's make it instead of what stuff everyone likes, it should be what stuff everyone at least doesn't dislike, or hate.
Let's make it instead of what stuff everyone likes, it should be what stuff everyone at least doesn't dislike, or hate.
slab64
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The problem is that there are people who hate absolutely everything, and 90% of them are on the Internet.
The problem is that there are people who hate absolutely everything, and 90% of them are on the Internet.
numberkillinger
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everyone likes the Wire and Arrested Development or what the hell is wrong with you
everyone likes the Wire and Arrested Development or what the hell is wrong with you
nice-on-water
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Never seen the Wire and it doesn't look interesting to me, but AD is hands down my favorite show.
Never seen the Wire and it doesn't look interesting to me, but AD is hands down my favorite show.
achilleselbow
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Quote:
We already did something like this. It was the Cultural Reference Acceptability Index. Edwell made a nice chart. You should look for it.
If we were talking about books, I'd say Vonnegut is probably someone almost everyone here could agree on. For movies, most people seem to like Cronenberg. For music, I don't know, probably some inoffensive indie rock.
Oh, and I don't care much for the Beatles or any classic rock really. The people who go on about how much better music was in the 60's are generally lazy and clueless about the tons of more original and interesting shit that's come out since then. Also, it seems to me to be mainly a thing of old people and sandal-wearing fratboy douchebags.
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There are a lot of people here, sje. I think it'd be kind of fucked up if every single person here liked something all at once. However, I'm intrigued. Let's see if we can't nail down a couple of basic ones.
We already did something like this. It was the Cultural Reference Acceptability Index. Edwell made a nice chart. You should look for it.
If we were talking about books, I'd say Vonnegut is probably someone almost everyone here could agree on. For movies, most people seem to like Cronenberg. For music, I don't know, probably some inoffensive indie rock.
Oh, and I don't care much for the Beatles or any classic rock really. The people who go on about how much better music was in the 60's are generally lazy and clueless about the tons of more original and interesting shit that's come out since then. Also, it seems to me to be mainly a thing of old people and sandal-wearing fratboy douchebags.
nice-on-water
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What if, like me, you like both a shitload of 60s stuff and a shitload of current independent music? (I call it that so that no one gives the usual stereotypical "indie" connotations, even though a lot of it is stylistically "indie")
Also, I've only seen a bit of Cronenberg's stuff and, not being a huge fan of horror, I don't like his movies very much.
What if, like me, you like both a shitload of 60s stuff and a shitload of current independent music? (I call it that so that no one gives the usual stereotypical "indie" connotations, even though a lot of it is stylistically "indie")
Also, I've only seen a bit of Cronenberg's stuff and, not being a huge fan of horror, I don't like his movies very much.
sje46
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I admit that I am one of these lazy and clueless people, but I'm trying Ringo.
I'm trying real hard.
I admit that I am one of these lazy and clueless people, but I'm trying Ringo.
I'm trying real hard.
sje46
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Sorry. I seem to be quoting Pulp Fiction a lot nowadays.
Sorry. I seem to be quoting Pulp Fiction a lot nowadays.
rowboat
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Must've missed that list. You'll forgive me for dismissing it.
To continue, love Cronenberg, but I'm not sure he's right for the list. Maybe I'm wrong. Still haven't seen Eastern Promises. Maybe that's the one that everyone likes. It sure as shit ain't Naked Lunch. I mean, I watched that once a day for awhile, but it's just not the kind of thing everyone likes.
Vonnegut's most famous book has already been shot down. I know that it's not his best, but it's probably the only one that almost everyone has read, and that's important.
You've got funny ideas about the Beatles, achilles. It's OK. I used to, too. I still think that judging a band by their fan base is a misguided policy, especially when one's ideas about said fan base are patently short-sighted. But that's cool. I guess my objection stems from the fact that there isn't a single contemporary band that everyone's gonna like, so why not choose the band who is directly responsible for what all decent modern indie pop sounds like?
I dunno. Maybe The Velvet Underground is a safer route?
Must've missed that list. You'll forgive me for dismissing it.
To continue, love Cronenberg, but I'm not sure he's right for the list. Maybe I'm wrong. Still haven't seen Eastern Promises. Maybe that's the one that everyone likes. It sure as shit ain't Naked Lunch. I mean, I watched that once a day for awhile, but it's just not the kind of thing everyone likes.
Vonnegut's most famous book has already been shot down. I know that it's not his best, but it's probably the only one that almost everyone has read, and that's important.
You've got funny ideas about the Beatles, achilles. It's OK. I used to, too. I still think that judging a band by their fan base is a misguided policy, especially when one's ideas about said fan base are patently short-sighted. But that's cool. I guess my objection stems from the fact that there isn't a single contemporary band that everyone's gonna like, so why not choose the band who is directly responsible for what all decent modern indie pop sounds like?
I dunno. Maybe The Velvet Underground is a safer route?
achilleselbow
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I know, I get bored and try to be as offensive and contrarian as possible even when my heart's not really in it. I don't actually hate the Beatles, I just always found them somewhat bland and inoffensive, and that sentiment is somewhat bolstered by the fact that everyone and their grandma likes them. Granted, some of their compositions were more complex and experimental than you can expect from a pop band, but at the end of the day they were just that.
I know, I get bored and try to be as offensive and contrarian as possible even when my heart's not really in it. I don't actually hate the Beatles, I just always found them somewhat bland and inoffensive, and that sentiment is somewhat bolstered by the fact that everyone and their grandma likes them. Granted, some of their compositions were more complex and experimental than you can expect from a pop band, but at the end of the day they were just that.
autrepoupee
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Clearly, you've never listened to The White Album with the correct set of ears. Listen with your mind ears , and you'll see that the Beatles were both far ahead of their time, and that even now, they're trying to tell you something.
When I get to the bottom i go back to the top n iturnsaohop feelskillthepigsSEE YOU AGAAAINN YEAH YEAH YEAH YEAH
Clearly, you've never listened to The White Album with the correct set of ears. Listen with your mind ears , and you'll see that the Beatles were both far ahead of their time, and that even now, they're trying to tell you something.
When I get to the bottom i go back to the top n iturnsaohop feelskillthepigsSEE YOU AGAAAINN YEAH YEAH YEAH YEAH
sje46
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Listen to Revolution 9 backwards.
It has to be the Youtube video though. Otherwise it is only nonsense.
Listen to Revolution 9 backwards.
It has to be the Youtube video though. Otherwise it is only nonsense.
steev_dayv
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Tupac LIVES!
Tupac LIVES!
sje46
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Oh my!
My brother really liked him for a while. People view him as the Jesus of the early 90s, it seems.
Oh my!
My brother really liked him for a while. People view him as the Jesus of the early 90s, it seems.
steev_dayv
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My mom is an old white hippie...she loves Tupac to death. Has nothing but respect for the man. "he is an incredible poet, an actor, and in spoken interviews, he expresses the lament of the gang lifestyle he was a part of." Whatever, mom.
My mom is an old white hippie...she loves Tupac to death. Has nothing but respect for the man. "he is an incredible poet, an actor, and in spoken interviews, he expresses the lament of the gang lifestyle he was a part of." Whatever, mom.
sje46
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"This is a poem I wrote . . .about a rose, that grew out of concrete. If you look closely you can see that I draw an eye instead of saying "I". I am an artist."
He was probably a good rapper, though, and I heard he was a really good actor too. I'm no expert in these things, though. And I don't believe he promoted violence . .. .he was more of a peaceful guy. The dude was all right.
"This is a poem I wrote . . .about a rose, that grew out of concrete. If you look closely you can see that I draw an eye instead of saying "I". I am an artist."
He was probably a good rapper, though, and I heard he was a really good actor too. I'm no expert in these things, though. And I don't believe he promoted violence . .. .he was more of a peaceful guy. The dude was all right.
nabeel84
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Where is this edwell post? I'm looking through his profile, but he's posted a lot. I love his shit, this sounds funny.
Where is this edwell post? I'm looking through his profile, but he's posted a lot. I love his shit, this sounds funny.
anabanananana
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Queen? I'm sure that everyone has, at least once, rocked out to Bohemian Rhapsody or Fat Bottomed Girls. (Or any of their numerous other fine songs.)
Queen? I'm sure that everyone has, at least once, rocked out to Bohemian Rhapsody or Fat Bottomed Girls. (Or any of their numerous other fine songs.)
achilleselbow
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I like Queen when they sound like a metal band. Plus, I used to watch Highlander all the time as a kid. My favorites are "I Want It All" and "Princes of the Universe".
I like Queen when they sound like a metal band. Plus, I used to watch Highlander all the time as a kid. My favorites are "I Want It All" and "Princes of the Universe".
belgand
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BORN TO BE KINGS!
BORN TO BE KINGS!
stereo
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Last time I brought up Queen, someone straight up dissed them as being "cheezy" and "juvenile".
Sometimes when people talk about movies that everyone likes, I feel like the exception that proves the rule. I got a lot of hype from you guys about The Big Lebowski and it really wasn't something I want to watch again.
Last time I brought up Queen, someone straight up dissed them as being "cheezy" and "juvenile".
Sometimes when people talk about movies that everyone likes, I feel like the exception that proves the rule. I got a lot of hype from you guys about The Big Lebowski and it really wasn't something I want to watch again.
rowboat
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I'd go with Queen. I like their pop stuff best, but they are just an awesome band, regardless. I can't imagine that they would be the universal choice, but I'm down.
And that's the thing about Lebowski; opinions are too varied. It blows my mind that there are folks who's minds weren't blown by it, but I know there are plenty of you out there and that's fine.
But wait, don't you hate every movie, stereo? Or was that someone else?
I'd go with Queen. I like their pop stuff best, but they are just an awesome band, regardless. I can't imagine that they would be the universal choice, but I'm down.
And that's the thing about Lebowski; opinions are too varied. It blows my mind that there are folks who's minds weren't blown by it, but I know there are plenty of you out there and that's fine.
But wait, don't you hate every movie, stereo? Or was that someone else?
stereo
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No, just talkies. I enjoyed Metropolis .
No, just talkies. I enjoyed Metropolis .
theguitarhero
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Here's the irony of that, you like Nickelback, and asked "why don't people like popular things" yet you don't like talking movies! AMAZING.
Here's the irony of that, you like Nickelback, and asked "why don't people like popular things" yet you don't like talking movies! AMAZING.
stereo
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Well, they wrote one good song...
Well, they wrote one good song...
nice-on-water
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That was actually pretty good; I once saw a .gif of the guys drooling at the robot form of whatshername somewhere and it made me have a little more hope for the internet. As far as silenties go, I love all manner of Charlie Chaplin, and Nosferatu successfully scared me.
That was actually pretty good; I once saw a .gif of the guys drooling at the robot form of whatshername somewhere and it made me have a little more hope for the internet. As far as silenties go, I love all manner of Charlie Chaplin, and Nosferatu successfully scared me.
rowboat
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Stereo, I have a feeling that this reply is going to be about a mile away from your original comment, but hopefully you either have this assetbarista thing that all the kids are raving about or you check your inbox.
Anyway, if you haven't already seen Murnau's The Last Laugh, you're in for a treat. Not only isn't it a talkie, but it doesn't even use a single dialog card! That, and it's just a fucking amazing story. If you haven't seen it, see it. Now.
Stereo, I have a feeling that this reply is going to be about a mile away from your original comment, but hopefully you either have this assetbarista thing that all the kids are raving about or you check your inbox.
Anyway, if you haven't already seen Murnau's The Last Laugh, you're in for a treat. Not only isn't it a talkie, but it doesn't even use a single dialog card! That, and it's just a fucking amazing story. If you haven't seen it, see it. Now.
davey-boy
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I liked Lebowski well enough, but I am of the opinion that the Cohen Brothers can only play the 'the ultimate point is that there is ultimately no point' card so many times before people catch on. That said, I was not wowwed by 'No Country'.
I liked Lebowski well enough, but I am of the opinion that the Cohen Brothers can only play the 'the ultimate point is that there is ultimately no point' card so many times before people catch on. That said, I was not wowwed by 'No Country'.
theguitarhero
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I didn't think Fargo or Raising Arizona had "no ultimate point".
I didn't think Fargo or Raising Arizona had "no ultimate point".
davey-boy
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Agreed. I said it was a consistent trick, never meant to suggest that it was all they do.
Agreed. I said it was a consistent trick, never meant to suggest that it was all they do.
zapatos
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<3 FBG
<3 FBG
wozzeck
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Eroticism and Violence.
Eroticism and Violence.
daedala_x
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you mean Erotism: Death and Sensuality?
you mean Erotism: Death and Sensuality?
heccibiggs
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Jesus Christ I need to watch more movies, I haven't seen a single one that has been mentioned so far.
Jesus Christ I need to watch more movies, I haven't seen a single one that has been mentioned so far.
rowboat
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Not one? God damn, girl - you need to sit yourself down in front of some Big Lebowski this instant. Then work your way through the rest. And there are others, too! Literally hundreds! Some are even good!
Not one? God damn, girl - you need to sit yourself down in front of some Big Lebowski this instant. Then work your way through the rest. And there are others, too! Literally hundreds! Some are even good!
scorpio_nadir
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Keep in mind if you recommend a movie she ends up not liking, she may never watch another. You could then be found liable for damages in a Court of Popular Culture .
As an example, I did not like Lebowski at all. Don't argue with me. I admit it was brilliant silly, I just didn't like it. Give me Blood Simple or even Miller's Crossing. Definitely Raising Arizona.
Definitely.
Keep in mind if you recommend a movie she ends up not liking, she may never watch another. You could then be found liable for damages in a Court of Popular Culture .
As an example, I did not like Lebowski at all. Don't argue with me. I admit it was brilliant silly, I just didn't like it. Give me Blood Simple or even Miller's Crossing. Definitely Raising Arizona.
Definitely.
rowboat
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It floors me that more people aren't familiar with Miller's Crossing. It seems like their lost masterpiece or something. Most people, even Coen fans, have never seen it till I make them see it. I think it's the best gangster film ever (though Goodfellas is always nipping at it's heels).
It floors me that more people aren't familiar with Miller's Crossing. It seems like their lost masterpiece or something. Most people, even Coen fans, have never seen it till I make them see it. I think it's the best gangster film ever (though Goodfellas is always nipping at it's heels).
nice-on-water
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It's so un-Coen; I like it, I own it, but it's just not the typical Coen Bros. film. Still great.
It's so un-Coen; I like it, I own it, but it's just not the typical Coen Bros. film. Still great.
nice-on-water
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Also: I like GoodFellas more. My friend tells me it's because I'm Italian.
Also: I like GoodFellas more. My friend tells me it's because I'm Italian.
belgand
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I thought it was widely regarded as their best film and was certainly a highlight from the period (along with Barton Fink) when they started to attract wider critical praise, but hadn't yet had breakthrough mainstream success with Fargo.
Oddly Raising Arizona was pretty successful, but it never seemed to give them the success that Fargo did.
I thought it was widely regarded as their best film and was certainly a highlight from the period (along with Barton Fink) when they started to attract wider critical praise, but hadn't yet had breakthrough mainstream success with Fargo.
Oddly Raising Arizona was pretty successful, but it never seemed to give them the success that Fargo did.
rowboat
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Critics and preexisting Coen fans held in high regard. Many others never saw it.
Critics and preexisting Coen fans held in high regard. Many others never saw it.
belgand
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I thought Coen fans after that held it in high regard. The only ones I thought that likely ignored it were the type who mainly got into The Big Lebowski once it came out on video and who might have maybe seen Fargo or Raising Arizona or only a few of their other films.
The Hudsucker Proxy is sorely underappreciated. Bruce Campbell is great in it.
I thought Coen fans after that held it in high regard. The only ones I thought that likely ignored it were the type who mainly got into The Big Lebowski once it came out on video and who might have maybe seen Fargo or Raising Arizona or only a few of their other films.
The Hudsucker Proxy is sorely underappreciated. Bruce Campbell is great in it.
rowboat
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Everyone is great in The Hudsucker Proxy . And, yes, it seems even more forgotten than Miller's, amazingly.
Everyone is great in The Hudsucker Proxy . And, yes, it seems even more forgotten than Miller's, amazingly.
nice-on-water
+0 -0
I need to watch Barton Fink again; I won't lie and say it didn't confuse me. Also, Raising Arizona: my favorite Coen bros movie? Possibly.
I need to watch Barton Fink again; I won't lie and say it didn't confuse me. Also, Raising Arizona: my favorite Coen bros movie? Possibly.
mattylite
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Barton Fink is the most terrifying film you never thought would terrify you. At least I thought so. I'm talkin' deep-down body fear. That shit still freaks me out when I think about it.
Barton Fink is the most terrifying film you never thought would terrify you. At least I thought so. I'm talkin' deep-down body fear. That shit still freaks me out when I think about it.
nice-on-water
+0 -0
I read some thing that tried to analyze it and if it's true, then it is pretty terrifying. The idea of unstoppable evil in Coen Bros movies freaks me the fuck out.
I read some thing that tried to analyze it and if it's true, then it is pretty terrifying. The idea of unstoppable evil in Coen Bros movies freaks me the fuck out.
rowboat
+0 -0
While he was terrifying, I'll say that I'd rather run across Charlie Meadows than Leonard Smalls, Anton Chigurh or Gaear Grimsrud anyday. He was at least a little bit human.
While he was terrifying, I'll say that I'd rather run across Charlie Meadows than Leonard Smalls, Anton Chigurh or Gaear Grimsrud anyday. He was at least a little bit human.
nice-on-water
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That what made his Evil side so scary. And we saw vulnerability in Leonard ("Mom didn't love me," him being a part of Hi, etc) so even though he was indeed a warthog from hell, he could be and was beaten.
That what made his Evil side so scary. And we saw vulnerability in Leonard ("Mom didn't love me," him being a part of Hi, etc) so even though he was indeed a warthog from hell, he could be and was beaten.
rowboat
+0 -0
Tell that to the bunny rabbit.
Tell that to the bunny rabbit.
nice-on-water
+0 -0
It's his way of coping. I'm convinced inside that man there is an abandoned baby crying for its mama.
It's his way of coping. I'm convinced inside that man there is an abandoned baby crying for its mama.
scorpio_nadir
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Don't forget the Man with No Eyes in Oh Brother.
They really do seem to have one main or side character in almost every film that's gone far beyond the pale of humanity. Out there somewhere....
Their first one, the Emmett Walsh guy was spooky because he was so nonchalant, and at the same time totally businesslike about killing. Wrapping up loose ends. All driving a beat-up VW bug!
Don't forget the Man with No Eyes in Oh Brother.
They really do seem to have one main or side character in almost every film that's gone far beyond the pale of humanity. Out there somewhere....
Their first one, the Emmett Walsh guy was spooky because he was so nonchalant, and at the same time totally businesslike about killing. Wrapping up loose ends. All driving a beat-up VW bug!
i_love_kate
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Heccibiggs, you'd better set out some dips and sliced carrots and things because I am about to leap out of my window with my Coen brothers box set and start running towards Nottingham. Probably frothing at the mouth.
Also some water.
Heccibiggs, you'd better set out some dips and sliced carrots and things because I am about to leap out of my window with my Coen brothers box set and start running towards Nottingham. Probably frothing at the mouth.
Also some water.
nice-on-water
+0 -0
I'll bring the water!
I'll bring the water!
i_love_kate
+0 -0
Nice.
Nice.
nice-on-water
+0 -0
Extra nice.
Man, when I made this name, I figured that comic (The Kid Who Ended The Mafia) would be an instant hit and people would be referencing it left and right, but so far, no direct references :(
Extra nice.
Man, when I made this name, I figured that comic (The Kid Who Ended The Mafia) would be an instant hit and people would be referencing it left and right, but so far, no direct references :(
heccibiggs
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Ahahahaha I'm finding this situation hilarious.
Ahahahaha I'm finding this situation hilarious.
zapatos
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look in profile, look at what i drink.
look in profile, look at what i drink.
theguitarhero
+0 -0
Look at mine as well!
Look at mine as well!
nice-on-water
+0 -0
:')
:')
wozzeck
+0 -0
All I am saying is that some people find collecting postage stamps to be a fine hobby.
I am not one of them.
All I am saying is that some people find collecting postage stamps to be a fine hobby.
I am not one of them.
dwodles
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I'm a little disappointed at the lack of Tarantino and Hunter S. Thompson in these lists. And how can anyone not enjoy Fight Club (book or movie...though I enjoyed the movie more). Come on, guys!
I'm a little disappointed at the lack of Tarantino and Hunter S. Thompson in these lists. And how can anyone not enjoy Fight Club (book or movie...though I enjoyed the movie more). Come on, guys!
theguitarhero
+0 -0
We had that argument (the Fight Club argument) a while back.
We had that argument (the Fight Club argument) a while back.
scorpio_nadir
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Quote:
PUNCH!
Is it...is it too soon?
Quote:
We had that argument (the Fight Club argument) a while back.
PUNCH!
Is it...is it too soon?
wozzeck
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Because Tarantino is a poor, retarded, attention-deficit disordered man's Sergio Leone... or whoever it is he's copying this year.
Because Tarantino is a poor, retarded, attention-deficit disordered man's Sergio Leone... or whoever it is he's copying this year.
rowboat
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Well, it's a matter of things that everyone might like. I love Tarantino, but it seems like his movies aren't likely candidates for universal love. Well, I guess I never met anyone who didn't like Reservoir Dogs, but it still seems iffy for this particular list.
Um, the only Hunter S. Thompson I ever read was The Rum Diary, so I would automatically be excluded if something of his was chosen. I really liked it, but I don't think it's considered to be one of his defining works. I need to read more.
Never read Fight Club either, but the movie seems like it could stand up to assetbar scrutiny.
Well, it's a matter of things that everyone might like. I love Tarantino, but it seems like his movies aren't likely candidates for universal love. Well, I guess I never met anyone who didn't like Reservoir Dogs, but it still seems iffy for this particular list.
Um, the only Hunter S. Thompson I ever read was The Rum Diary, so I would automatically be excluded if something of his was chosen. I really liked it, but I don't think it's considered to be one of his defining works. I need to read more.
Never read Fight Club either, but the movie seems like it could stand up to assetbar scrutiny.
achilleselbow
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Is there anyone who didn't like Lord of the Rings?
Note: Do not answer if this applies to you, I will totally throw you into the fires of Orodruin.
Is there anyone who didn't like Lord of the Rings?
Note: Do not answer if this applies to you, I will totally throw you into the fires of Orodruin.
nice-on-water
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I appreciated them and can watch them again, but I don't know if I love them and I don't know if they're universally appealing.
I appreciated them and can watch them again, but I don't know if I love them and I don't know if they're universally appealing.
tekende
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*cough*
*cough*
rowboat
+0 -0
That just might be our winner. There can't be anyone who doesn't like that.
That just might be our winner. There can't be anyone who doesn't like that.
sje46
+0 -0
Please don't make me die.
Please don't make me die.
nokidding
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I always get accused of being a fool for not liking Tolkien. Out of my many years of schooling, and the many occasions I had to read The Hobbit, I just couldn't bring myself to finish it. Now, unfortunately, I've been rooked into taking a lit. course entirely devoted to Lord of the Rings and I might just snuff it.
I always get accused of being a fool for not liking Tolkien. Out of my many years of schooling, and the many occasions I had to read The Hobbit, I just couldn't bring myself to finish it. Now, unfortunately, I've been rooked into taking a lit. course entirely devoted to Lord of the Rings and I might just snuff it.
nice-on-water
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I hear people who like Tolkien prefer most of his work to the Fellowship of the Rings trilogy or whatever that is.
I hear people who like Tolkien prefer most of his work to the Fellowship of the Rings trilogy or whatever that is.
achilleselbow
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The Silmarillion is godly, but it's pretty much a history book. Other than The Hobbit and LOTR he didn't really write anything in the way of a fleshed-out story with dialogue and pacing.
The Silmarillion is godly, but it's pretty much a history book. Other than The Hobbit and LOTR he didn't really write anything in the way of a fleshed-out story with dialogue and pacing.
biff
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For stories with dialog and pacing, see Smith of Wootton Major and Farmer Giles of Ham .
Not epic literature by any means, but mildly amusing. It's been a while since I read them, so I don't remember for sure if they had dialog, as in words in quote marks, but I think they did.
For stories with dialog and pacing, see Smith of Wootton Major and Farmer Giles of Ham .
Not epic literature by any means, but mildly amusing. It's been a while since I read them, so I don't remember for sure if they had dialog, as in words in quote marks, but I think they did.
belgand
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It honestly seems that all he ever wanted to do was make up a bunch of fake languages and a new little world and write about it. He never seemed to be well-suited to writing stories set there and they never seemed to interest him as much as just writing about Middle Earth.
I really, really, really hate hobbits. I hate their furry feet. I hate how short they are. I hate their bullshit dull agrarian lifestyle. I hate them like I hate Issac Newton (the other historical personage I want to cock-punch).
It honestly seems that all he ever wanted to do was make up a bunch of fake languages and a new little world and write about it. He never seemed to be well-suited to writing stories set there and they never seemed to interest him as much as just writing about Middle Earth.
I really, really, really hate hobbits. I hate their furry feet. I hate how short they are. I hate their bullshit dull agrarian lifestyle. I hate them like I hate Issac Newton (the other historical personage I want to cock-punch).
biff
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You hate Isaac Newton?
Dude!
Isaac Newton is responsible for gravity ! Without Isaac Newton we would all just go flying off into space!
And then there are Fig Newtons. Fig Newtons! We can't do without Fig Newtons!
Can you imagine Fig Liebnizes? Can you believe for a second that Fig Liebnizes would ooey gooey rich and chewy inside, golden flaky tender cakey outside?
Good God man!
You hate Isaac Newton?
Dude!
Isaac Newton is responsible for gravity ! Without Isaac Newton we would all just go flying off into space!
And then there are Fig Newtons. Fig Newtons! We can't do without Fig Newtons!
Can you imagine Fig Liebnizes? Can you believe for a second that Fig Liebnizes would ooey gooey rich and chewy inside, golden flaky tender cakey outside?
Good God man!
belgand
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Fig is the absolute worst flavor of Newtons. I've always preferred Apple. I find it odd that, given the name, Apple isn't the default. Strawberry is also good. I'd totally be down with a blueberry or such if it exists.
The fig is assy.
Damn. Now I want some delicious dates. I totally know this stall at the farmer's market that sells the best dates. I have a complete handle on that situation.
Issac Newton was a complete dick and there's credible evidence that most of his best discoveries are stolen or at least suspiciously discovered right around or just after others who didn't have his clout.
Fig is the absolute worst flavor of Newtons. I've always preferred Apple. I find it odd that, given the name, Apple isn't the default. Strawberry is also good. I'd totally be down with a blueberry or such if it exists.
The fig is assy.
Damn. Now I want some delicious dates. I totally know this stall at the farmer's market that sells the best dates. I have a complete handle on that situation.
Issac Newton was a complete dick and there's credible evidence that most of his best discoveries are stolen or at least suspiciously discovered right around or just after others who didn't have his clout.
nice-on-water
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YOU SHUT THE HELL UP. Fig is the best flavor. Otherwise it WOULD be Apple Newtons, which is a dumb name BESIDES.
GOD.
YOU SHUT THE HELL UP. Fig is the best flavor. Otherwise it WOULD be Apple Newtons, which is a dumb name BESIDES.
GOD.
belgand
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The Fig flavor is like eating excrement. I have almost no ability to tell that I am not when I bite into one.
Oh and never leave them in the heat for a while. They go off and get really soft. So do Oreos.
I do really want a Newton now.
The Fig flavor is like eating excrement. I have almost no ability to tell that I am not when I bite into one.
Oh and never leave them in the heat for a while. They go off and get really soft. So do Oreos.
I do really want a Newton now.
biff
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Apple Leibnizes are no better than Fig Liebnizes.
Come on.
FLYING OFF INTO SPACE!!!!!!!!!!
Apple Leibnizes are no better than Fig Liebnizes.
Come on.
FLYING OFF INTO SPACE!!!!!!!!!!
scorpio_nadir
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You....you've done the taste-test?
I bought some figs today, and thought of your post. Ilike love figs, and I like almonds. Eat both of those and you'll never get cancer.
Dates are good too.
You....you've done the taste-test?
I bought some figs today, and thought of your post. I
Dates are good too.
nice-on-water
+0 -0
Figs to you!
Figs to you!
theguitarhero
+0 -0
Do you bite your thumb at me, sirrah?
Do you bite your thumb at me, sirrah?
nice-on-water
+0 -0
No, but I yell at your chicken.
No, but I yell at your chicken.
mattylite
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Dude, what is it with you and hating historical personages? Do you . . . do you have a time machine?
Dude, what is it with you and hating historical personages? Do you . . . do you have a time machine?
belgand
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No, you would know if I had a time machine. You would know because Newton and Edison would be well-known for bleeding profusely from the crotch due to vicious sack beatings.
No, you would know if I had a time machine. You would know because Newton and Edison would be well-known for bleeding profusely from the crotch due to vicious sack beatings.
nice-on-water
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And then their discoveries wouldn't be revealed to the world and your time machine would CEASE TO BE TIIIIME PARADOOXXXXX!!!1
And then their discoveries wouldn't be revealed to the world and your time machine would CEASE TO BE TIIIIME PARADOOXXXXX!!!1
belgand
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No, the discoveries would still be there. They would just also be known as paragons of genital trauma.
Hmm.. now, as far as screwing with history who wants to take a young Freud back in time to watch his parents fuck? And then take his older self back in time to watch his younger self taken back in time watching it?
I think that this is basically his fantasy.
No, the discoveries would still be there. They would just also be known as paragons of genital trauma.
Hmm.. now, as far as screwing with history who wants to take a young Freud back in time to watch his parents fuck? And then take his older self back in time to watch his younger self taken back in time watching it?
I think that this is basically his fantasy.
nice-on-water
+0 -0
Would it negate all his fucked up theories, is the real question.
Would it negate all his fucked up theories, is the real question.
belgand
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I can't tell if it would negate them so much as exacerbate them. Either way I think I would be amused by it.
At the same time would it not screw anyone up to watch their own conception? To know that at this moment, right now, you do not exist. Suddenly, with a grunt, a moan, and a sigh, you now do. This is your precise moment.
That, I strongly suspect, would definitely change a man.
I can't tell if it would negate them so much as exacerbate them. Either way I think I would be amused by it.
At the same time would it not screw anyone up to watch their own conception? To know that at this moment, right now, you do not exist. Suddenly, with a grunt, a moan, and a sigh, you now do. This is your precise moment.
That, I strongly suspect, would definitely change a man.
nice-on-water
+0 -0
Probably never for the better.
Probably never for the better.
zapatos
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I'd rather be conceived with a grunt, a moan, and a sigh... than a woman screaming, a man whispering apologies, and a broken condom.
I'd rather be conceived with a grunt, a moan, and a sigh... than a woman screaming, a man whispering apologies, and a broken condom.
mattylite
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V-chub because I love the humorous idea that Newton invented gravity. (see also: George Washington Carver invented the peanut)
V-chub because I love the humorous idea that Newton invented gravity. (see also: George Washington Carver invented the peanut)
nice-on-water
+0 -0
Ben Franklin invented electricity.
Thomas Jefferson invented democracy.
Thomas Paine invented common sense.
George Washington invented America.
Ben Franklin invented electricity.
Thomas Jefferson invented democracy.
Thomas Paine invented common sense.
George Washington invented America.
achilleselbow
+0 -0
Belgand hates nasty hobbitses!
Belgand hates nasty hobbitses!
belgand
+0 -0
The Hobbit was terrible. I don't think in five or so tries I ever got past that shit in the beginning with the dwarves. It was awful.
The Hobbit was terrible. I don't think in five or so tries I ever got past that shit in the beginning with the dwarves. It was awful.
theguitarhero
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See I liked The Hobbit but could not fucking stand the Trilogy.
The Hobbit is almost essentially the entire LotR trilogy in one book.
See I liked The Hobbit but could not fucking stand the Trilogy.
The Hobbit is almost essentially the entire LotR trilogy in one book.
sje46
+0 -0
Okay.
Okay.
biff
+0 -0
I have read the books at least thirty times.
I could not watch the movies.
I actually got up and walked out of Fellowship when Gandalf fought Saruman in Saruman's own tower. I mean, seriously. What wizard is dim enough to fight another wizard in his own stronghold?????
I realize this is a minority opinion, and I also realize this makes me a pathetic fanboy.
And yes, yes, I know movies can't be the same as books. For example, I expected Tom Bombadil to be left out. But, really, was it necessary to make Gandalf into a fool?
Yes, I know, I am an asshole. It's OK.
I have read the books at least thirty times.
I could not watch the movies.
I actually got up and walked out of Fellowship when Gandalf fought Saruman in Saruman's own tower. I mean, seriously. What wizard is dim enough to fight another wizard in his own stronghold?????
I realize this is a minority opinion, and I also realize this makes me a pathetic fanboy.
And yes, yes, I know movies can't be the same as books. For example, I expected Tom Bombadil to be left out. But, really, was it necessary to make Gandalf into a fool?
Yes, I know, I am an asshole. It's OK.
davey-boy
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I liked the movies better, because they did not come with several hundreds of paragraghs describing how special was the food someone was eating, the ale someone was drinking, some jewlery someone was wearing or the ramparts someone was descending.
Christ in Hell, half of the first book consisted of the hobbits stopping and feasting.
I liked the movies better, because they did not come with several hundreds of paragraghs describing how special was the food someone was eating, the ale someone was drinking, some jewlery someone was wearing or the ramparts someone was descending.
Christ in Hell, half of the first book consisted of the hobbits stopping and feasting.
belgand
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The other half concerned family politics and the preparations for Frodo to leave (which must have taken him nine damn months or so) and Gandalf returning every few years to talk about what he was learning about the ring.
The other half concerned family politics and the preparations for Frodo to leave (which must have taken him nine damn months or so) and Gandalf returning every few years to talk about what he was learning about the ring.
achilleselbow
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I was far too awed the first time around (saw all three on opening day) to pass any critical judgment, but when I went back and watched them again, I had to admit that Fellowship was kind of rushed and the dialogue felt kind of weak and forced. It straightened out after the Council of Elrond though. The parts with Boromir were well done, and then of course there was the battle with the Balrog.
But I think that even if you hated everything else, the battle scenes in the second two movies alone would make them worthwhile.
I was far too awed the first time around (saw all three on opening day) to pass any critical judgment, but when I went back and watched them again, I had to admit that Fellowship was kind of rushed and the dialogue felt kind of weak and forced. It straightened out after the Council of Elrond though. The parts with Boromir were well done, and then of course there was the battle with the Balrog.
But I think that even if you hated everything else, the battle scenes in the second two movies alone would make them worthwhile.
belgand
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Those ghosts didn't come to Minas Tirith either, they just helped Aragorn seize the ships he needed to get there along with Gondorian slaves that had been on the ships and, IIRC, other rangers. That was so amazingly crazily stupid to have them flying around like it was Raiders of the Lost Ark.
Oh and since Merry got his damn sword from Aragorn rather than from the barrow it makes significantly less sense that it would even be by an amazing coincidence an enchanted weapon designed specifically to be used against the Witch-King of Angmar.
Those ghosts didn't come to Minas Tirith either, they just helped Aragorn seize the ships he needed to get there along with Gondorian slaves that had been on the ships and, IIRC, other rangers. That was so amazingly crazily stupid to have them flying around like it was Raiders of the Lost Ark.
Oh and since Merry got his damn sword from Aragorn rather than from the barrow it makes significantly less sense that it would even be by an amazing coincidence an enchanted weapon designed specifically to be used against the Witch-King of Angmar.
scorpio_nadir
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Did not like. My wife and kids watched. I tried to ignore it.
Caught enough to agree with biff about Gandalf. Tolkien rolleth in yon graeve.
Cheesy wast the actinge,
laeme wast the cgi.
Did not like. My wife and kids watched. I tried to ignore it.
Caught enough to agree with biff about Gandalf. Tolkien rolleth in yon graeve.
Cheesy wast the actinge,
laeme wast the cgi.
fineoakstructure
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Quote:
Huh?! Man, this is totally outta left field! I'm goin', "What?"
Though cgi is normally what will keep me away from a movie, I can appreciate good cgi when I see it...and LotR had pretty damn good cgi, especially since it wasn't from Skywalker Ranch people.
Of course the acting is gonna be a little cheesy: it's a fucking fantasy epic with elves and wizards! It's the nature of the beast. I thought the acting was quite good for the context, actually. I'm not gonna agree with every choice made by the actors, but I expect a few disagreements on performance in about 9 hours of film.
Quote:
Cheesy wast the actinge,
laeme wast the cgi.
laeme wast the cgi.
Huh?! Man, this is totally outta left field! I'm goin', "What?"
Though cgi is normally what will keep me away from a movie, I can appreciate good cgi when I see it...and LotR had pretty damn good cgi, especially since it wasn't from Skywalker Ranch people.
Of course the acting is gonna be a little cheesy: it's a fucking fantasy epic with elves and wizards! It's the nature of the beast. I thought the acting was quite good for the context, actually. I'm not gonna agree with every choice made by the actors, but I expect a few disagreements on performance in about 9 hours of film.
belgand
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The books or the movies? The books had the sort of excessive over-description of the landscape that implied that he masturbated over Dickens and cared more about his damn world-building than telling a decent story. I have serious issues with LOTR and I'm a fantasy fan with a full bookcase just for role-playing books.
The movies started out good, but then started to diverge horribly in Two Towers and were just fucked to hell at many points of Return of the King. Yes, I am criticizing a film for not being accurate enough to a book I didn't really like that much. Except Tom Bombadil. Fuck him with a sack of flaming coals. I hate him like I hate Thomas Edison (the Bill Gates/Microsoft of the 19th Century and one of the two people in history I strongly want to cock-punch repeatedly until they pass out from blood loss).
The books or the movies? The books had the sort of excessive over-description of the landscape that implied that he masturbated over Dickens and cared more about his damn world-building than telling a decent story. I have serious issues with LOTR and I'm a fantasy fan with a full bookcase just for role-playing books.
The movies started out good, but then started to diverge horribly in Two Towers and were just fucked to hell at many points of Return of the King. Yes, I am criticizing a film for not being accurate enough to a book I didn't really like that much. Except Tom Bombadil. Fuck him with a sack of flaming coals. I hate him like I hate Thomas Edison (the Bill Gates/Microsoft of the 19th Century and one of the two people in history I strongly want to cock-punch repeatedly until they pass out from blood loss).
stereo
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Given the audience here I think Watchmen is a pretty good option for something universally liked.
Given the audience here I think Watchmen is a pretty good option for something universally liked.
nice-on-water
+0 -0
Dang I still have to read that...
Dang I still have to read that...
theguitarhero
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I can't wait for the movie, even though it's going to be different than the book, and the group is called The Watchmen and not The Minutemen because I think Zack Snyder (minus his Dawn of the Dead remake) has a lot of respect for the source media and will do a good job, but nerds need to understand that he also has to make a film that is marketable to the masses.
This is pretty much the same reason I can't wait for the new Star Trek (although I am by no means a Trekkie, I only watch it every so often), however my girlfriend (tee hee) is a HUGE Trekkie and thinks it is going to suck.
I can't wait for the movie, even though it's going to be different than the book, and the group is called The Watchmen and not The Minutemen because I think Zack Snyder (minus his Dawn of the Dead remake) has a lot of respect for the source media and will do a good job, but nerds need to understand that he also has to make a film that is marketable to the masses.
This is pretty much the same reason I can't wait for the new Star Trek (although I am by no means a Trekkie, I only watch it every so often), however my girlfriend (tee hee) is a HUGE Trekkie and thinks it is going to suck.
zapatos
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I think if you are a Trekkie, then the Star Trek movie will blow. I think if you are a normal person, you will like it. That robot cop in the trailer was super awesome. I will watch it.
I think if you are a Trekkie, then the Star Trek movie will blow. I think if you are a normal person, you will like it. That robot cop in the trailer was super awesome. I will watch it.
sje46
+0 -0
Heck the flying heck is Star Trek?
Heck the flying heck is Star Trek?
sje46
+0 -0
What*
What*
sje46
+1 -0
Got ahead of myself there, didn't I?
Got ahead of myself there, didn't I?
nice-on-water
+0 -0
Heck the what about are you talking?
Heck the what about are you talking?
sje46
+0 -0
What is this "Star Trek" you speak of?
What is this "Star Trek" you speak of?
biff
+1 -0
You know, the one with the music that goes:
OOOOH OOOOH, OOH OOH OOH OOH OOH
OOH OOOOH OOOOH, OOH OOH OOH OOH OOH
OOH OOH, OOH OOH OOH OOH OOH OOH OOH
OOH OOH, OOH OOH OOH OOH OOH OOH OOH
OOOOH OOOOH, OOH OOH OOH OOH OOH
OOH OOOOH OOOOH, OOH OOH OOH OOH OOH
OOH OOH, OOH OOH OOH OOH OOH OOH OOH
OOH, OOH OOH OOH OOH, OOH OOH OOH OOH
DA DA DA DA DADA DADADA DA!
That show.
You know, the one with the music that goes:
OOOOH OOOOH, OOH OOH OOH OOH OOH
OOH OOOOH OOOOH, OOH OOH OOH OOH OOH
OOH OOH, OOH OOH OOH OOH OOH OOH OOH
OOH OOH, OOH OOH OOH OOH OOH OOH OOH
OOOOH OOOOH, OOH OOH OOH OOH OOH
OOH OOOOH OOOOH, OOH OOH OOH OOH OOH
OOH OOH, OOH OOH OOH OOH OOH OOH OOH
OOH, OOH OOH OOH OOH, OOH OOH OOH OOH
DA DA DA DA DADA DADADA DA!
That show.
sje46
+0 -0
ARG!
All I can think of right now is the Star Wars theme.
I know what Star Trek is, by the way. I watched one movie and that was about it, though. I'm not sure if I actually know the theme music.
ARG!
All I can think of right now is the Star Wars theme.
I know what Star Trek is, by the way. I watched one movie and that was about it, though. I'm not sure if I actually know the theme music.
davey-boy
+0 -0
I don't know why I am linking this. With the advent of google, youtube and wikipedia, there is no reason why you ought to ever need to ask questions of this kind. Doing so is not just lazy, it is stupid, as it would take less time and energy just to type it into google, youtube or wikipedia
God damn it!
I don't know why I am linking this. With the advent of google, youtube and wikipedia, there is no reason why you ought to ever need to ask questions of this kind. Doing so is not just lazy, it is stupid, as it would take less time and energy just to type it into google, youtube or wikipedia
God damn it!
sje46
+0 -0
I USE GOOGLE FDAHF N SA VWAEH!!!!!
I actually didn't care enough about the theme to actually look it up on Youtube.
. . ..
sounds vaguely familiar.
I USE GOOGLE FDAHF N SA VWAEH!!!!!
I actually didn't care enough about the theme to actually look it up on Youtube.
. . ..
sounds vaguely familiar.
belgand
+0 -0
I know a Trekkie who's been following it heavily and is still really into it. Personally I don't understand that. It looks bad.
Let's just all be glad nobody tried to push for "Trekker". Hopefully we can all agree that those people are losers.
I know a Trekkie who's been following it heavily and is still really into it. Personally I don't understand that. It looks bad.
Let's just all be glad nobody tried to push for "Trekker". Hopefully we can all agree that those people are losers.
tekende
+0 -0
It does look awful. All the characters look like heavily made-up pretty boys, like people from a TV teen drama series or something.
It does look awful. All the characters look like heavily made-up pretty boys, like people from a TV teen drama series or something.
biff
+0 -0
I will almost certainly see it. But I hold a very low opinion of JJ Abrams. So I won't expect it to be very good, making me much less likely to be truly disappointed.
I will probably see it in a theater when it goes to the dollar movie. A film like that needs a big screen, but it is not worth that much money to me.
I will almost certainly see it. But I hold a very low opinion of JJ Abrams. So I won't expect it to be very good, making me much less likely to be truly disappointed.
I will probably see it in a theater when it goes to the dollar movie. A film like that needs a big screen, but it is not worth that much money to me.
belgand
+0 -0
You still have them for a dollar? Wow.
The Red Vic is a great smaller, worker-owned one-screen theater. While they show a lot of independent and rep films they also tend to show a lot of films second-run. The problem is that they're still charging like $8-9 a ticket and their screen and sound aren't up to it. By that point it's almost on DVD as well. I saw Zodiac there and the print was so scratched it was... well, very, very damaged.
The best I can immediately think of is the Parkway Theater over in Oakland which is one of those beer and pizza and a movie sort of places with couches and food and such. They've got a great older theater, a nice screen, and adequate sound (sounded more like decent stereo rather than surround, but still). They only charge $5 and Wed. is two-for-one night.
For me with a big-budget film of that nature picture and sound quality matter to me just as much as a large screen do. Dollar theaters often short you heavily on both.
You still have them for a dollar? Wow.
The Red Vic is a great smaller, worker-owned one-screen theater. While they show a lot of independent and rep films they also tend to show a lot of films second-run. The problem is that they're still charging like $8-9 a ticket and their screen and sound aren't up to it. By that point it's almost on DVD as well. I saw Zodiac there and the print was so scratched it was... well, very, very damaged.
The best I can immediately think of is the Parkway Theater over in Oakland which is one of those beer and pizza and a movie sort of places with couches and food and such. They've got a great older theater, a nice screen, and adequate sound (sounded more like decent stereo rather than surround, but still). They only charge $5 and Wed. is two-for-one night.
For me with a big-budget film of that nature picture and sound quality matter to me just as much as a large screen do. Dollar theaters often short you heavily on both.
belgand
+0 -0
Except they want to date rape you. They so totally want to.
Except they want to date rape you. They so totally want to.
rowboat
+0 -0
For the record, guitarhero, your mention of the new Star Trek movie was the first I heard of it (my friends and I are nerds, but not that kind). I looked around for info about it and saw that Simon Pegg is playing Scotty and that it's directed by the guy who created Lost. That's all I need to know. I will watch it.
For the record, guitarhero, your mention of the new Star Trek movie was the first I heard of it (my friends and I are nerds, but not that kind). I looked around for info about it and saw that Simon Pegg is playing Scotty and that it's directed by the guy who created Lost. That's all I need to know. I will watch it.
belgand
+0 -0
Kirk totally looks like a date rapist in the photos I've seen. Actually, so do most of the cast, but especially the douche nozzle they've got playing Kirk.
Kirk totally looks like a date rapist in the photos I've seen. Actually, so do most of the cast, but especially the douche nozzle they've got playing Kirk.
belgand
+0 -0
Changing the name to The Watchmen is awful. It completely fucks with things in ways I can't even be bothered to get into they are so numerous.
He also threw in that totally bullshit and heavily pro-Bush sort of crap into 300. Admittedly a lot of the crazy hawkish nationalism and such is in the comic to begin with, but the stuff with his wife was the worst of it and that's all-new.
The oracle in that was amazingly hot.
Changing the name to The Watchmen is awful. It completely fucks with things in ways I can't even be bothered to get into they are so numerous.
He also threw in that totally bullshit and heavily pro-Bush sort of crap into 300. Admittedly a lot of the crazy hawkish nationalism and such is in the comic to begin with, but the stuff with his wife was the worst of it and that's all-new.
The oracle in that was amazingly hot.
theguitarhero
+0 -0
How?
How?
zapatos
+0 -0
Yeah she was a babe for sure, all meth'd out of her mind, rollin around sexy. Yes.
Yeah she was a babe for sure, all meth'd out of her mind, rollin around sexy. Yes.
belgand
+0 -0
I wasn't talking about her performance. I was talking about her being a hot, pale-skinned redhead.
This is not the place for your date-rape trade discussions.
I wasn't talking about her performance. I was talking about her being a hot, pale-skinned redhead.
This is not the place for your date-rape trade discussions.
nice-on-water
+0 -0
Oh look, someone else who hates redheads(?).
Oh look, someone else who hates redheads(?).
zapatos
+0 -0
I was just saying she was also a hot, pale-skinned redhead. Who knew how to move her body. And could maybe party.
I was just saying she was also a hot, pale-skinned redhead. Who knew how to move her body. And could maybe party.
nice-on-water
+0 -0
I will find that girl and I will go to that girl and I will party with that girl.
I will find that girl and I will go to that girl and I will party with that girl.
zapatos
+0 -0
I will ask you for photos.
I will ask you for photos.
nice-on-water
+0 -0
Oh uh yeah shit was hell of cash you know like some black beans dogg
I kind of apologize for using that picture but I could think of nothing more appropriate.
Oh uh yeah shit was hell of cash you know like some black beans dogg
I kind of apologize for using that picture but I could think of nothing more appropriate.
zapatos
+0 -0
THIS BITCH IS NOT REDHEADED AND I BET SHE GIVES TERRIBLE HEAD I WOULD FUCKING THROW GARBAGE AT HER I BET THAT GUY HAS A SKIN TATTOO AND DRIVES A TRUCK WITH DUAL OPTIMUS PRIME EXHAUST PIPES AND DOESN'T EVEN KNOW WHO OPTIMUS PRIME IS HOLY FUCK
THIS BITCH IS NOT REDHEADED AND I BET SHE GIVES TERRIBLE HEAD I WOULD FUCKING THROW GARBAGE AT HER I BET THAT GUY HAS A SKIN TATTOO AND DRIVES A TRUCK WITH DUAL OPTIMUS PRIME EXHAUST PIPES AND DOESN'T EVEN KNOW WHO OPTIMUS PRIME IS HOLY FUCK
belgand
+0 -0
That girl just basically kills any interest I might have in having sexual intercourse with women. I am very frightening not just of her, but that we live in a society and culture where she could exist.
She is like the Paris Hilton of Paris Hilton.
That girl just basically kills any interest I might have in having sexual intercourse with women. I am very frightening not just of her, but that we live in a society and culture where she could exist.
She is like the Paris Hilton of Paris Hilton.
nice-on-water
+0 -0
She is the Larry Bird of whores.
She is the Larry Bird of whores.
belgand
+0 -0
Larry Bird did it from a distance.
Larry Bird did it from a distance.
nice-on-water
+0 -0
Ok, she's the [[player who dunks a lot]] of whores.
Ok, she's the [[player who dunks a lot]] of whores.
belgand
+0 -0
I didn't mean to slight your comment. I was all over it. I was just seeking to extend it.
I didn't mean to slight your comment. I was all over it. I was just seeking to extend it.
nice-on-water
+0 -0
Is what she said.
Is what she said.
stereo
+0 -0
Optimus Prime didn't invent them, guy. If Optimus Prime is even his real name coughconvoycough
Optimus Prime didn't invent them, guy. If Optimus Prime is even his real name coughconvoycough
zapatos
+0 -0
Well I don't know what else to call them, so I went with something I could use to relate the image.
I hate those guys.
Well I don't know what else to call them, so I went with something I could use to relate the image.
I hate those guys.
nice-on-water
+0 -0
I KNOW SHE'S NOT REDHEADED BUT I WAS DOING A THING SO LAY OFF IF YOU REALLY WANT A PICTURE OF THE GIRL FROM 300 THEN GOOGLE IT HOLY DUMB FUCK
I KNOW SHE'S NOT REDHEADED BUT I WAS DOING A THING SO LAY OFF IF YOU REALLY WANT A PICTURE OF THE GIRL FROM 300 THEN GOOGLE IT HOLY DUMB FUCK
zapatos
+0 -0
YOU SAID YOU WOULD PARTY WITH THAT THAT AND THAT GIRL I SEE THERE IS NOT THAT GIRL I WAS TALKING ABOUT AT ALL SO FUCK YOU IF I WANT TO SEE HER I WILL JUST WATCH THE MOVIE OR SKIP TO THOSE SCENES BECAUSE NO PICTURE COULD CAPTURE HER ESSENCE SO
YOU SAID YOU WOULD PARTY WITH THAT THAT AND THAT GIRL I SEE THERE IS NOT THAT GIRL I WAS TALKING ABOUT AT ALL SO FUCK YOU IF I WANT TO SEE HER I WILL JUST WATCH THE MOVIE OR SKIP TO THOSE SCENES BECAUSE NO PICTURE COULD CAPTURE HER ESSENCE SO
sje46
+0 -0
Tarantino is controversial, I feel. I like Pulp Fiction, but I doubt everyone will. I'm sure someone here will just think it's gimmicky.
Tarantino is controversial, I feel. I like Pulp Fiction, but I doubt everyone will. I'm sure someone here will just think it's gimmicky.
theguitarhero
+0 -0
I admire his work, and I think Death Proof was really good, I just think he marketed it wrong (it was not a slasher flick like he promoted it) and I think he shouldn't have double-billed it with Planet Terror.
I admire his work, and I think Death Proof was really good, I just think he marketed it wrong (it was not a slasher flick like he promoted it) and I think he shouldn't have double-billed it with Planet Terror.
sje46
+0 -0
I liked Planet Terror better. But I guess Grindhouse was a mistake on Tarantino's part.
I liked Planet Terror better. But I guess Grindhouse was a mistake on Tarantino's part.
theguitarhero
+0 -0
Watching the unrated DVDs days apart, I have to say that, while Planet Terror is incredibly paced it falls apart shortly after they get to the military base, and never comes back. If they left it as "some people trying to survive as the town goes to shit" it would have probably been Robert Rodriguez's greatest film (although I'm sure everyone would call it a rip off of From Dusk til Dawn). However, once they added the bullshit of some people being immune and the whole planet being infected and going to Mexico it kinda wasn't the same.
Death Proof was pretty much consistent throughout the film. Talking talking talking WHAM brutal death scene. Talking talking lots of talking WHAM car chase brutal death scene. I think if QT cut the first 15 minutes and just established that Jungle Julia and the gang were at the bar and Kurt Russell was being a creeper it would have been better, as it stands now I was glad that they got fucking destroyed.
The set up to the final scene however, is a lot better on DVD than it is in the theaters, primarily because you didn't just have to sit through the fast paced action of Planet Terror.
Watching the unrated DVDs days apart, I have to say that, while Planet Terror is incredibly paced it falls apart shortly after they get to the military base, and never comes back. If they left it as "some people trying to survive as the town goes to shit" it would have probably been Robert Rodriguez's greatest film (although I'm sure everyone would call it a rip off of From Dusk til Dawn). However, once they added the bullshit of some people being immune and the whole planet being infected and going to Mexico it kinda wasn't the same.
Death Proof was pretty much consistent throughout the film. Talking talking talking WHAM brutal death scene. Talking talking lots of talking WHAM car chase brutal death scene. I think if QT cut the first 15 minutes and just established that Jungle Julia and the gang were at the bar and Kurt Russell was being a creeper it would have been better, as it stands now I was glad that they got fucking destroyed.
The set up to the final scene however, is a lot better on DVD than it is in the theaters, primarily because you didn't just have to sit through the fast paced action of Planet Terror.
sje46
+0 -0
Yeah, I like Tarantino's dialogue and all; it's just that after the intensity of Planet I don't feel like staying up another two hours if all they are going to do is talk. It wasn't bad, but after 45 minutes I stopped paying a lot of attention to it.
Yeah, I like Tarantino's dialogue and all; it's just that after the intensity of Planet I don't feel like staying up another two hours if all they are going to do is talk. It wasn't bad, but after 45 minutes I stopped paying a lot of attention to it.
theguitarhero
+0 -0
Same, but I saw it second run in a run down art house theater in Virginia, and I was the only one there.
it was awesome .
I really can't wait for Grindhouse 2, even though it might not even be made, and I definitely can't wait for Machete!
Same, but I saw it second run in a run down art house theater in Virginia, and I was the only one there.
it was awesome .
I really can't wait for Grindhouse 2, even though it might not even be made, and I definitely can't wait for Machete!
autrepoupee
+2 -0
You... liked Tarantino's dialogue in Death Proof?
I was pretty much rolling my eyes straight through the entire film. It would seem that he doesn't understand that you can't just create realistic female discourse by replacing every instance of the word "pussy" with the word "dick".
I dig his male writing, for sure, it's hilarious. When it is a group of thirty-something women, it is just completely without any base in reality.
You... liked Tarantino's dialogue in Death Proof?
I was pretty much rolling my eyes straight through the entire film. It would seem that he doesn't understand that you can't just create realistic female discourse by replacing every instance of the word "pussy" with the word "dick".
I dig his male writing, for sure, it's hilarious. When it is a group of thirty-something women, it is just completely without any base in reality.
autrepoupee
+0 -0
Also, to add to the fray, the only thing I really liked that Tarantino was involved in was From Dusk 'til Dawn , which is easily one of my favorite movies.
BRING IT, JERKS
Also, to add to the fray, the only thing I really liked that Tarantino was involved in was From Dusk 'til Dawn , which is easily one of my favorite movies.
BRING IT, JERKS
autrepoupee
+0 -0
oh shit pulp fiction too of course and jackie brown i always forget about them :_)
oh shit pulp fiction too of course and jackie brown i always forget about them :_)
kamet
+0 -0
My favorite movie of all times is True Romance.
I don't call myself a Tarantino fan, persay. But True Romance is awesome. Where else would you see Gary Oldman as a pimp?
My favorite movie of all times is True Romance.
I don't call myself a Tarantino fan, persay. But True Romance is awesome. Where else would you see Gary Oldman as a pimp?
tekende
+0 -0
I always forget about that movie. It WAS good!
I always forget about that movie. It WAS good!
sje46
+0 -0
Anyone see Four Rooms?
[Donovan's daughter gets naked in it.)
Anyone see Four Rooms?
[Donovan's daughter gets naked in it.)
rowboat
+0 -0
Which witch was she?
Which witch was she?
sje46
+1 -0
The naked one.
The naked one.
sje46
+0 -0
Eva. The one with dark hair.
Quote:
Eva. The one with dark hair.
Quote:
Goddess Diana, fail you I will.
I was to bring you fresh sperm from my Bill.
I had him erect and his semen would follow.
Alas, I was hot. So hot that I swallowed.
I was to bring you fresh sperm from my Bill.
I had him erect and his semen would follow.
Alas, I was hot. So hot that I swallowed.
rowboat
+0 -0
Yeah. Wow. I didn't know that was his daughter. That was by far the worst vignette of the four (only part of the movie that I didn't like a lot), but it did give me a "boner."
Yeah. Wow. I didn't know that was his daughter. That was by far the worst vignette of the four (only part of the movie that I didn't like a lot), but it did give me a "boner."
sje46
+0 -0
The kids one was hilarious.
The kids one was hilarious.
rowboat
+0 -0
Yes. But the finale was the really the piece de resistance.
Oh god, what have I become?
Yes. But the finale was the really the piece de resistance.
Oh god, what have I become?
nice-on-water
+0 -0
She was in Arrested Development. Ione Skye as Mrs. Veal...a hot piece of veal. THAT'S how I know her.
She was in Arrested Development. Ione Skye as Mrs. Veal...a hot piece of veal. THAT'S how I know her.
kickstart
+0 -0
teach me the ways of the secular flesh!!
teach me the ways of the secular flesh!!
nice-on-water
+0 -0
I can't believe we're making love!
I can't believe we're making love!
belgand
+0 -0
Everywhere.
Or is that EVERYWHERE ?
Don't forget about well, everyone else other than Christian Slater. It had Christopher Walken, Dennis Hopper, Brad Pitt, Val Kilmer as Elvis... even Balki as a coked-up Hollywood type. It was awesome. Well, aside from Tony Scott of course.
Everywhere.
Or is that EVERYWHERE ?
Don't forget about well, everyone else other than Christian Slater. It had Christopher Walken, Dennis Hopper, Brad Pitt, Val Kilmer as Elvis... even Balki as a coked-up Hollywood type. It was awesome. Well, aside from Tony Scott of course.
rowboat
+0 -0
You liked Jackie Brown but not Reservoir Dogs?
We are different. That's beautiful.
You liked Jackie Brown but not Reservoir Dogs?
We are different. That's beautiful.
i_love_kate
+0 -0
From Dusk 'til Dawn was hilarious. I loved it. Hell, I'll even go out on a limb and say that I would probably have enjoyed it even if it did not involve George Clooney.
From Dusk 'til Dawn was hilarious. I loved it. Hell, I'll even go out on a limb and say that I would probably have enjoyed it even if it did not involve George Clooney.
theguitarhero
+0 -0
I don't think he was saying he liked the dialogue in Death Proof, just QT's dialogue in general. I may be wrong though.
I agree, the first half of the film was tedious up until Stuntman Mike pulls unsuspecting Rose McGowan from the bar, but the dialogue in the second half was, to me, actually well rounded. IDK again I may be wrong.
I don't think he was saying he liked the dialogue in Death Proof, just QT's dialogue in general. I may be wrong though.
I agree, the first half of the film was tedious up until Stuntman Mike pulls unsuspecting Rose McGowan from the bar, but the dialogue in the second half was, to me, actually well rounded. IDK again I may be wrong.
sje46
+0 -0
I don't know what I like anymore.
I don't know, Assetbar.
I just don't know.
I don't know what I like anymore.
I don't know, Assetbar.
I just don't know.
rowboat
+0 -0
Just make a list of every band and movie listed here that you haven't already heard or seen and call me in the morning.
Start with the Pixies.
You'll do fine.
Just make a list of every band and movie listed here that you haven't already heard or seen and call me in the morning.
Start with the Pixies.
You'll do fine.
nice-on-water
+0 -0
His dialogue is the one thing I don't like about him. It's just so unreal; I can never get on board with soliloquies unless it's Shakespeare or something.
His dialogue is the one thing I don't like about him. It's just so unreal; I can never get on board with soliloquies unless it's Shakespeare or something.
sje46
+0 -0
Soliloquies? I don't recall any soliloquies in a Tarantino film.
Soliloquies? I don't recall any soliloquies in a Tarantino film.
tekende
+0 -0
Pretty much any scene featuring Samuel L. Jackson in Pulp Fiction.
Pretty much any scene featuring Samuel L. Jackson in Pulp Fiction.
sje46
+0 -0
Those are monologues, not soliloquies.
I don't recall him talking to himself.
Those are monologues, not soliloquies.
I don't recall him talking to himself.
sje46
+0 -0
Plus those monologues are mad cool.
Plus those monologues are mad cool.
tekende
+0 -0
You're out of high school seven years, and you forget one little literary term definition...
You're out of high school seven years, and you forget one little literary term definition...
sje46
+0 -0
S'all right. Soliloquys strike me as much more pompous than monologues. I was wondering if Tarantino pulled off one so good that I didn't even notice what it was. I wasn't trying to be a jerk about language or anything.
S'all right. Soliloquys strike me as much more pompous than monologues. I was wondering if Tarantino pulled off one so good that I didn't even notice what it was. I wasn't trying to be a jerk about language or anything.
nice-on-water
+0 -0
I was exaggerating. You must understand this about me, I exaggerate. But basically the whole thing where people talk for 10 minutes at each other (not "to") and can quote historical figures like Dennis Miller on a sugar high does not float my movie boat.
I was exaggerating. You must understand this about me, I exaggerate. But basically the whole thing where people talk for 10 minutes at each other (not "to") and can quote historical figures like Dennis Miller on a sugar high does not float my movie boat.
sje46
+1 -0
i herd you all liek mudkipz.
i herd you all liek mudkipz.
nice-on-water
+0 -0
Du darfst das nicht tun. Okay?
Du darfst das nicht tun. Okay?
sje46
+0 -0
Que?
Que?
nice-on-water
+0 -0
You mustn't do that.
You mustn't do that.
steev_dayv
+0 -0
You muftn't. Effential.
You muftn't. Effential.
sje46
+0 -0
That is what Du darfst das etc means?
That is what Du darfst das etc means?
nice-on-water
+0 -0
Ja.
Ja.
nice-on-water
+0 -0
Plus:
6 PAGES OF RESPONSES. You guys really outdid yourselves in only a day and a half; give yourselves a hand.
Plus:
6 PAGES OF RESPONSES. You guys really outdid yourselves in only a day and a half; give yourselves a hand.
sje46
+0 -0
Where . .. where do I put it?
Where . .. where do I put it?
nice-on-water
+0 -0
On the end of your wrist.
On the end of your wrist.
achilleselbow
+0 -0
That's what she said!
That's what she said!
nice-on-water
+0 -0
What's the line David from the British Office uses? Something about a bishop? It seems like a very British thing to say. Anyone have any clue what I'm talking about?
What's the line David from the British Office uses? Something about a bishop? It seems like a very British thing to say. Anyone have any clue what I'm talking about?
rowboat
+0 -0
Is it like about a bishop and a priest? Or maybe an actress? I have a hazy memory but it's been too long. Need to revisit it. Still like it better than "our" version, though I have just recently been warming up to it more than I thought I would.
Is it like about a bishop and a priest? Or maybe an actress? I have a hazy memory but it's been too long. Need to revisit it. Still like it better than "our" version, though I have just recently been warming up to it more than I thought I would.
nice-on-water
+0 -0
I foresee a big UK OFFICE > US OFFICE and vice versa debate, but I'll ignore it. Yes, I think it's something like that, with a bishop saying something to someone or other. I have no idea, it's been a while for me too. "That's what she said" has become such an integral part of my life since I began watching the US Office, so I like it for its dumbness, and maybe that's the point (because Michael is dumb lolz).
I foresee a big UK OFFICE > US OFFICE and vice versa debate, but I'll ignore it. Yes, I think it's something like that, with a bishop saying something to someone or other. I have no idea, it's been a while for me too. "That's what she said" has become such an integral part of my life since I began watching the US Office, so I like it for its dumbness, and maybe that's the point (because Michael is dumb lolz).
theguitarhero
+0 -0
What's white, sticky, and slides down bathroom walls?
What's white, sticky, and slides down bathroom walls?
nice-on-water
+0 -0
SEMEN FROM A DICK .
SEMEN FROM A DICK .
theguitarhero
+0 -0
NO IT'S GEORGE MICHEAL'S LATEST RELEASE WHAT THE FUCK IS WRONG WITH YOU YOU RUINED MY JOKE.
NO IT'S GEORGE MICHEAL'S LATEST RELEASE WHAT THE FUCK IS WRONG WITH YOU YOU RUINED MY JOKE.
stereo
+0 -0
A pilot?
A pilot?
nice-on-water
+0 -0
GEORGE MICHAEL??
GEORGE MICHAEL??
theguitarhero
+0 -0
NO.
HE'S LOOKING FOR PLEASURE.
NO.
HE'S LOOKING FOR PLEASURE.
zapatos
+0 -0
aye perfur treko
aye perfur treko
mustakrakesh
+0 -0
Bret Easton Ellis once fed me a chocolate covered urinal cake...it was wonderful.
Bret Easton Ellis once fed me a chocolate covered urinal cake...it was wonderful.
sje46
+0 -0
. . . ..
I do not believe you are telling the truth, good sir.
. . . ..
I do not believe you are telling the truth, good sir.
belgand
+0 -0
Was it Godiva?
Was it Godiva?
rowboat
+2 -2
I've liked some bad bands in my time. The voice of Plant and the.... face of Paige insured that they would never be one of them.
Douchiest singer-guitarist duo ever.
I've liked some bad bands in my time. The voice of Plant and the.... face of Paige insured that they would never be one of them.
Douchiest singer-guitarist duo ever.
nice-on-water
+0 -0
I have to agree but my 13 year old self would've argued himself red in the face.
I have to agree but my 13 year old self would've argued himself red in the face.
rowboat
+1 -0
That's why 13-year-olds are fucking idiots. When I was 13 I wanted to grow up to be a robot who murdered. I was a fucking IDIOT!
That's why 13-year-olds are fucking idiots. When I was 13 I wanted to grow up to be a robot who murdered. I was a fucking IDIOT!
nice-on-water
+0 -0
Did you have any...development disabilities?
Did you have any...development disabilities?
rowboat
+3 -0
I was a fucking idiot, if that's what you're driving at.
I was a fucking idiot, if that's what you're driving at.
nice-on-water
+0 -0
I guess I was without even knowing it.
I guess I was without even knowing it.
tekende
+3 -0
rowboat: the rapping robot who murders
rowboat: the rapping robot who murders
rowboat
+0 -0
I wish.
I wish.
scorpio_nadir
+0 -0
It's good work if you can get it...
And you can get it, if you try!
-tcha!-
It's good work if you can get it...
And you can get it, if you try!
-tcha!-
sje46
+0 -0
I thought you said raping, and I thought about our good friend hedonismbot.
I thought you said raping, and I thought about our good friend hedonismbot.
zapatos
+0 -0
I still want to be a genocidal robot.
I still want to be a genocidal robot.
morypcaina
+0 -0
Led Zeppelin were obviously a good band, although if you don't want to call them great that's cool.
Led Zeppelin were obviously a good band, although if you don't want to call them great that's cool.
rowboat
+0 -0
If by "good" you mean "capable," I would never agrue against that. But that's not the issue. Celine Dion's a very capable singer. Don't mean I wanna hear her.
If by "good" you mean "capable," I would never agrue against that. But that's not the issue. Celine Dion's a very capable singer. Don't mean I wanna hear her.
sje46
+0 -0
Holy Cripes.
They are good.
See, this is why I started this discussion. I'm not a huge Zeppelin fan myself, but I don't see how anyone think that they are bad. Being capable is being good. They are the same. If you don't like a particular artist, but you still recognize he draws awesome landscapes, he is capable AND good. He is good at drawing. Led Zeppelin is good at playing and writing music. If that is not your favorite genre, that's fine. Just don't listen to them. End of story.
Holy Cripes.
They are good.
See, this is why I started this discussion. I'm not a huge Zeppelin fan myself, but I don't see how anyone think that they are bad. Being capable is being good. They are the same. If you don't like a particular artist, but you still recognize he draws awesome landscapes, he is capable AND good. He is good at drawing. Led Zeppelin is good at playing and writing music. If that is not your favorite genre, that's fine. Just don't listen to them. End of story.
zapatos
+0 -2
They fucking suck. Fuck zeppelin that's why you can't get laid sje, because they suck so hard.
They fucking suck. Fuck zeppelin that's why you can't get laid sje, because they suck so hard.
sje46
+0 -0
You probably think that you are being funny, or something, but making fun of a depressed person, telling them why they can't get laid, is not cool.
I never said I wanted to get laid. I want a girlfriend. There is a difference.
You probably think that you are being funny, or something, but making fun of a depressed person, telling them why they can't get laid, is not cool.
I never said I wanted to get laid. I want a girlfriend. There is a difference.
zapatos
+0 -0
I'm not trying to be funny, I'm not trying to do that at all. I'm being mean here because you are being a douche, trying to enforce your ideals on an already dead topic.
I'm not trying to be funny, I'm not trying to do that at all. I'm being mean here because you are being a douche, trying to enforce your ideals on an already dead topic.
sje46
+0 -0
There is a difference between enforcing ideals and defining terms.
Do . . .do I strike you all as a particularly self righteous guy, guys? I don't mean to be. I'm sorry if I do.
There is a difference between enforcing ideals and defining terms.
Do . . .do I strike you all as a particularly self righteous guy, guys? I don't mean to be. I'm sorry if I do.
zapatos
+0 -0
You are not always right kid, you are not always right.
You are not always right kid, you are not always right.
sje46
+0 -0
. .. . says the person who can't back up his statements..
. .. . says the person who can't back up his statements..
zapatos
+0 -0
I can back up any statement I so desire. You aren't always right, you are not the man who gets to decide the difference between good and capable. You are being an arrogant cock, and you need to not be such an arrogant cock.
I can back up any statement I so desire. You aren't always right, you are not the man who gets to decide the difference between good and capable. You are being an arrogant cock, and you need to not be such an arrogant cock.
nice-on-water
+0 -0
Can both of you calm down? Your argument stemmed from a discussion about Led Zeppelin on a webcomic forum. Think about that and then let it go.
Can both of you calm down? Your argument stemmed from a discussion about Led Zeppelin on a webcomic forum. Think about that and then let it go.
steev_dayv
+0 -0
Nice-on-water hates when people are mean on water.
Nice-on-water hates when people are mean on water.
nice-on-water
+0 -0
They get mean on all that wine. No wonner they a-so cranky!
They get mean on all that wine. No wonner they a-so cranky!
sje46
+0 -0
I didn't really mean to argue.
I'm sorry zapatos. Sorry, everyone.
I didn't really mean to argue.
I'm sorry zapatos. Sorry, everyone.
woodenteeth
+0 -0
Dear sje46, stop apologising. Really. The less you apologise needlessly the less you'll believe that you have something to apologise for... work backwards with the latter sentence, it'll make sense I promise.
Dear sje46, stop apologising. Really. The less you apologise needlessly the less you'll believe that you have something to apologise for... work backwards with the latter sentence, it'll make sense I promise.
sje46
+0 -0
I'm .. .. I just almost apologized for apologizing right there.
It is really in my nature to apologize a lot and to try to make everyone like me.
I'm .. .. I just almost apologized for apologizing right there.
It is really in my nature to apologize a lot and to try to make everyone like me.
woodenteeth
+0 -0
Stop it. Really. It doesn't endear you to anyone except mothers. Suck it up princess. We all love you anyway.
Stop it. Really. It doesn't endear you to anyone except mothers. Suck it up princess. We all love you anyway.
sje46
+0 -0
I feel like I'm annoying a lot of people here. Maybe I should take a break from assetbar. I feel like Assetbar Pat, not Assetbar Philippe.
I feel like I'm annoying a lot of people here. Maybe I should take a break from assetbar. I feel like Assetbar Pat, not Assetbar Philippe.
theguitarhero
+0 -0
I'm pretty sure I accepted my role as Assetbar Pat last week.
I'm pretty sure I accepted my role as Assetbar Pat last week.
woodenteeth
+0 -0
Nah, you'd have to be far more convincing an asshole.
Was that a compliment? Who can tell?
Nah, you'd have to be far more convincing an asshole.
Was that a compliment? Who can tell?
theguitarhero
+0 -0
I can be plenty of an asshole, dickweed.
I can be plenty of an asshole, dickweed.
sje46
+0 -0
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Guys, I wish you wouldn't fight like this.
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Guys, I wish you wouldn't fight like this.
theguitarhero
+0 -0
CAN'T I SEE I'M TEARING US APART?!?!!!!
CAN'T I SEE I'M TEARING US APART?!?!!!!
woodenteeth
+0 -0
I can't imagine how long you'd have to be on here to post as often as you do. I find too many of your comments highly amusing to suggest you run away. Leaving would have nothing to do with you being Assetbar Pat. However, enough reassurance from me, I understand you feel like a depressive person, that doesn't mean we should bundle you in cotton wool. It only makes things worse.
I can't imagine how long you'd have to be on here to post as often as you do. I find too many of your comments highly amusing to suggest you run away. Leaving would have nothing to do with you being Assetbar Pat. However, enough reassurance from me, I understand you feel like a depressive person, that doesn't mean we should bundle you in cotton wool. It only makes things worse.
rowboat
+0 -0
That'll be $800. See you next Wednesday.
That'll be $800. See you next Wednesday.
woodenteeth
+1 -0
rowboat, you have to help me with my accounts. This could be a Thing.
rowboat, you have to help me with my accounts. This could be a Thing.
rowboat
+0 -0
Oh, you're worth it, woody. Even just looking at your handface picture makes me want to tell you about how I didn't have a daddy and that's why I didn't become a Major League baseball player and also why I can't change my own oil and also why I have trouble paying my bills on time.
Of course, I wouldn't pay your bill on time either, so you probably don't want to get mixed up with me.
Oh, you're worth it, woody. Even just looking at your handface picture makes me want to tell you about how I didn't have a daddy and that's why I didn't become a Major League baseball player and also why I can't change my own oil and also why I have trouble paying my bills on time.
Of course, I wouldn't pay your bill on time either, so you probably don't want to get mixed up with me.
sje46
+0 -0
Thank you. I am basically posting here a lot because I have no life. I guess I'll stop now. Maybe I should spare you guys and see one of those shrink things I want to be.
Thank you. I am basically posting here a lot because I have no life. I guess I'll stop now. Maybe I should spare you guys and see one of those shrink things I want to be.
rowboat
+0 -0
Don't leave, sje! I'm just starting to catch the subtle nuances of your sense of humor! It is possible to do this and also have a "life," you know.
Though, now that I think about it, I am thankful that I didn't start spending a lot of time at the computer till a bit later in my life. Maybe you should get out a little.
Don't leave, sje! I'm just starting to catch the subtle nuances of your sense of humor! It is possible to do this and also have a "life," you know.
Though, now that I think about it, I am thankful that I didn't start spending a lot of time at the computer till a bit later in my life. Maybe you should get out a little.
sje46
+0 -0
Subtle nuances? If you say so. Most people don't get it initially.
Thanks.
Anyway, I need to join a club or sumpin.
Subtle nuances? If you say so. Most people don't get it initially.
Thanks.
Anyway, I need to join a club or sumpin.
nice-on-water
+0 -0
Truthfully, you really aren't annoying. Buck up buckeroo.
Truthfully, you really aren't annoying. Buck up buckeroo.
biff
+0 -0
That WILL NOT GET YOU A GIRLFRIEND WORTH HAVING .
Not that I consider myself an expert at getting a girlfriend worth having. I am pretty much 0 for my life on that one. But I am the king of getting a girlfriend not worth having, and then getting married to her.
That WILL NOT GET YOU A GIRLFRIEND WORTH HAVING .
Not that I consider myself an expert at getting a girlfriend worth having. I am pretty much 0 for my life on that one. But I am the king of getting a girlfriend not worth having, and then getting married to her.
tekende
+0 -0
Huge slam on biff's wife out of nowhere
Huge slam on biff's wife out of nowhere
sje46
+0 -0
She probably overcooked that meatloaf.
She probably overcooked that meatloaf.
biff
+0 -0
Huge slam on both of my ex-wives .
I don't want to be a bachelor, living in a tiny duplex, all eating Hot Pockets for every meal. Really, I don't. It's just the way things seem to play out.
Huge slam on both of my ex-wives .
I don't want to be a bachelor, living in a tiny duplex, all eating Hot Pockets for every meal. Really, I don't. It's just the way things seem to play out.
rowboat
+0 -0
Don't have to ask permission when you wanna go out fishin'.
Don't have to ask permission when you wanna go out fishin'.
biff
+0 -0
Never have to ask for the key.
Never have to ask for the key.
scorpio_nadir
+0 -0
Mawwiage. Our state leads the nation in failed mawwiages. Amirite, Biff?
[Slim Pickens] We keep a-tellin' you homoseckshuls it ain't a-gonna be no picnic. Look at us! And we're the Normal folks. But, noooooooooohohoooohooo.
You jes gotta want it fer yerselves.
Jes don't be a sayin' we diddin warn ya.[/Slim Pickens]
Mawwiage. Our state leads the nation in failed mawwiages. Amirite, Biff?
[Slim Pickens] We keep a-tellin' you homoseckshuls it ain't a-gonna be no picnic. Look at us! And we're the Normal folks. But, noooooooooohohoooohooo.
You jes gotta want it fer yerselves.
Jes don't be a sayin' we diddin warn ya.[/Slim Pickens]
nice-on-water
+0 -0
Oh bite your tongue, Slim Pickens loved all people, 'cept Commies.
Oh bite your tongue, Slim Pickens loved all people, 'cept Commies.
nice-on-water
+0 -0
sje46
+0 -0
Yee haw.
Yee haw.
belgand
+0 -0
Now gimme the Gabby Hayes version.
Now gimme the Gabby Hayes version.
pogo
+0 -0
Don't be a girl.
Don't be a girl.
sje46
+0 -0
But they get to wear skirts!
But they get to wear skirts!
zapatos
+0 -0
I am sorry I was mean to you Sean James Earl, who's grandparents were wed in the year 1946. I am sorry.
I am sorry I was mean to you Sean James Earl, who's grandparents were wed in the year 1946. I am sorry.
rowboat
+0 -0
What the fuck is going on here? Cut it out, you two.
What the fuck is going on here? Cut it out, you two.
nice-on-water
+0 -0
They're each being a cock to a stranger who is each other.
They're each being a cock to a stranger who is each other.
sje46
+0 -0
Geez, IU wasn't even really mad. I just told asked him to back up his statements and to be careful what he says. Sorry for basically starting this thing. I don't know what is wrong with zapatos.
Geez, IU wasn't even really mad. I just told asked him to back up his statements and to be careful what he says. Sorry for basically starting this thing. I don't know what is wrong with zapatos.
scorpio_nadir
+0 -0
Quote:
Language-Dick! Please, for the LOVE OF GOD! Someone call a Language-Dick! It's whose , and he's Getting Away!
Quote:
I am sorry I was mean to you Sean James Earl, who's grandparents were wed in the year 1946. I am sorry.
Language-Dick! Please, for the LOVE OF GOD! Someone call a Language-Dick! It's whose , and he's Getting Away!
zapatos
+0 -0
Fuck it, I can say whatever I want. English is a constantly evolving creature.
Fuck it, I can say whatever I want. English is a constantly evolving creature.
nice-on-water
+0 -0
Your write. English was means to be a lengua of differingent Influences und Porpoises.
Your write. English was means to be a lengua of differingent Influences und Porpoises.
scorpio_nadir
+0 -0
I think it's about time my boy there has a mouth-to-mouth with Mr. John Jameson. Mr. Jameson is an Equal-Opportunity Intoxicator.
As soon as he clocks out, that is.
He being the implied Mr. Zapatos, lately of the Dali-shave, not he, Mr. Jameson, of the liter-bottle.
I think it's about time my boy there has a mouth-to-mouth with Mr. John Jameson. Mr. Jameson is an Equal-Opportunity Intoxicator.
As soon as he clocks out, that is.
He being the implied Mr. Zapatos, lately of the Dali-shave, not he, Mr. Jameson, of the liter-bottle.
zapatos
+0 -0
i totally hate being sober all day.
i totally hate being sober all day.
achilleselbow
+3 -0
Your mom is a constantly evolving creature.
Your mom is a constantly evolving creature.
tekende
+0 -0
YES. I am glad I had a chubby left.
YES. I am glad I had a chubby left.
woodenteeth
+0 -0
My mom evolved into your face.
My mom evolved into your face.
zapatos
+0 -0
Uwahahaha! YES! Oh man, oh god.
No my mom is just a drunk.
Uwahahaha! YES! Oh man, oh god.
No my mom is just a drunk.
steev_dayv
+0 -0
Ah...'46. Good year.
Ah...'46. Good year.
thesoulbear
+0 -0
FUCK.
FUCK.
davey-boy
+1 -0
The Dutch Masters are a cigar company.
The band is some cheesy myspace faire that you probably will never hear of.
The Dutch Masters are a cigar company.
The band is some cheesy myspace faire that you probably will never hear of.
sje46
+0 -0
I am tiring of myspace. It is at least five times sillier than Facebook.
I am tiring of myspace. It is at least five times sillier than Facebook.
nice-on-water
+0 -0
But for small bands, it's a godsend.
But for small bands, it's a godsend.
jaldor
+0 -0
Have we finally gotten to the point where teenagers don't listen to Led Zeppelin? Gentlemen, are we really that old?
Have we finally gotten to the point where teenagers don't listen to Led Zeppelin? Gentlemen, are we really that old?
biff
+1 -0
Said the man half my fucking age.
I listened to the albums in high school.
When they were new .
Said the man half my fucking age.
I listened to the albums in high school.
When they were new .
jaldor
+0 -0
"I" came out in, like, 1969. You must have been one incredibly cool toddler to be in high school AND like Led Zeppelin.
"I" came out in, like, 1969. You must have been one incredibly cool toddler to be in high school AND like Led Zeppelin.
nice-on-water
+0 -0
Maybe he meant Coda .
::snicker::
Maybe he meant Coda .
::snicker::
biff
+0 -0
Several things:
I was 7 when I came out. I had stopped toddling months before that.
Presence and In Through the Out Door were actually released while I was in high school. But I didn't say "when they were released," I said "when they were new." In the context of 30 to 40 years ago, a couple of years old is still "new."
Coda was released while I was in college. Since it was made from songs off the cutting room floor, most people I know don't really count it among the Led Zeppelin discography. It's not a question of denying its place, it's more a question of choosing not to think about it at all.
Several things:
I was 7 when I came out. I had stopped toddling months before that.
Presence and In Through the Out Door were actually released while I was in high school. But I didn't say "when they were released," I said "when they were new." In the context of 30 to 40 years ago, a couple of years old is still "new."
Coda was released while I was in college. Since it was made from songs off the cutting room floor, most people I know don't really count it among the Led Zeppelin discography. It's not a question of denying its place, it's more a question of choosing not to think about it at all.
nice-on-water
+0 -0
I referenced its particularly mediocre status among Zepheads and music fans alike to playfully poke fun at you.
I referenced its particularly mediocre status among Zepheads and music fans alike to playfully poke fun at you.
biff
+0 -0
I didn't mean for that post to sound as pissed off as it sounds.
I realized you were only poking fun, and I took it in that spirit. I just conveyed it poorly.
Oops.
I didn't mean for that post to sound as pissed off as it sounds.
I realized you were only poking fun, and I took it in that spirit. I just conveyed it poorly.
Oops.
nice-on-water
+0 -0
'Salright, bud. ::playfully punches cheek::
'Salright, bud. ::playfully punches cheek::
echidnaboy
+4 -0
Quote:
I HAVE KNOWN SINCE I WAS 7
Quote:
I was 7 when I came out
I HAVE KNOWN SINCE I WAS 7
theguitarhero
+0 -0
hahahahahhahahaaaaaaahhahahahahahahahahhahahahhahahahahahahahahahaha.
hahahahahhahahaaaaaaahhahahahahahahahahhahahahhahahahahahahahahahaha.
thesoulbear
+0 -0
Chucklebot?
Chucklebot?
biff
+0 -0
Assetbarista tells me that comment is a reply to my comment, but I don't for the life of me have any fucking idea what the connection is.
Does this mean I am missing some vital part of Acheworld?
Crap.
Assetbarista tells me that comment is a reply to my comment, but I don't for the life of me have any fucking idea what the connection is.
Does this mean I am missing some vital part of Acheworld?
Crap.
sje46
+0 -0
Oh Chucklebot. You crack me up.
Oh Chucklebot. You crack me up.
davey-boy
+0 -0
A typo on your part, saying I instead of, ostnensibly, It , making it look like you said that you became an open homosexual at seven years old.
Chucklebot is a homosexual, and might very well be seven.
A typo on your part, saying I instead of, ostnensibly, It , making it look like you said that you became an open homosexual at seven years old.
Chucklebot is a homosexual, and might very well be seven.
biff
+0 -0
Ah, thank you for the explanation.
And my error was using the letter "I" as a Roman Numeral one, as in Led Zeppelin I , in such a way as to make it seem like I was coming out of the closet.
If having people mistakenly think I am homosexual embarrassed me, I would be embarrassed. As it is though, I find it ever-so-slightly amusing.
Chucklebot. OK.
Could be worse. I could be Lie Bot .
Ah, thank you for the explanation.
And my error was using the letter "I" as a Roman Numeral one, as in Led Zeppelin I , in such a way as to make it seem like I was coming out of the closet.
If having people mistakenly think I am homosexual embarrassed me, I would be embarrassed. As it is though, I find it ever-so-slightly amusing.
Chucklebot. OK.
Could be worse. I could be Lie Bot .
davey-boy
+0 -0
Indeed. The 'primetime-friendly faux-dago sexuality' would be a little harder to explain to people nowaday.
Indeed. The 'primetime-friendly faux-dago sexuality' would be a little harder to explain to people nowaday.
tekende
+0 -0
Ohhh, is THAT what you were doing. Haha.
Ohhh, is THAT what you were doing. Haha.
rowboat
+0 -0
Oh, you know this.
"I was 7 when I came out" = "I HAVE KNOWN SINCE I WAS SEVEN"
Oh, you know this.
"I was 7 when I came out" = "I HAVE KNOWN SINCE I WAS SEVEN"
rowboat
+0 -0
Little late on the draw.
Little late on the draw.
almostfearless
+0 -0
wanna try that digestif...
wanna try that digestif...
whiteturtle
+1 -0
furfag
furfag
gnish
+5 -0
I should hope that it would take a lot less than another dinner guest being a stripper to deter Beef from dressing like a dude from the Dutch Masters box.
I should hope that it would take a lot less than another dinner guest being a stripper to deter Beef from dressing like a dude from the Dutch Masters box.
whiteturtle
+31 -0
Let no man put asunder what I believe is thee proper attyre for cocktayles and tinee meatballes.
Let no man put asunder what I believe is thee proper attyre for cocktayles and tinee meatballes.
pogo
+0 -0
What you sayin' 'bout my balls?
What you sayin' 'bout my balls?
woodenteeth
+0 -0
Ooooohhh whiteturtle! Fresh off the bench!
Ooooohhh whiteturtle! Fresh off the bench!
westsider8
+0 -0
Wait, I think they're wearing Molly's wedding outfit.
Wait, I think they're wearing Molly's wedding outfit.
odog
+0 -0
As usual, Beef wins.
As usual, Beef wins.
nickgranger
+0 -0
This is a good web-comic
This is a good web-comic
nice-on-water
+0 -0
Dies ist ein gut Webkomic.
Dies ist ein gut Webkomic.
davey-boy
+0 -0
Boff wibble dobble webcomic.
Boff wibble dobble webcomic.
sje46
+0 -0
Ille bonus comicus webis est.
Ille bonus comicus webis est.
nice-on-water
+0 -0
Ach! Was?
Ach! Was?
sje46
+0 -0
I apologize!
Hic! Not ille!
Hic bonus comicus webis est!
I apologize!
Hic! Not ille!
Hic bonus comicus webis est!
betwixt
+1 -0
ich würde eher sagen: das ist ein guter webcomic.
ich würde eher sagen: das ist ein guter webcomic.
nice-on-water
+1 -0
Ja, mein Deutsch ist nicht zehr gut.
Ja, mein Deutsch ist nicht zehr gut.
nice-on-water
+0 -0
Und danke.
Und danke.
hateandwar
+1 -0
Ich liebe meine kultur
Ich liebe meine kultur
sje46
+0 -0
I took absolutely no German. Let me try this.
Nice: Yeah, my German is not very good.
Nice: And thank you.
Hateandwar: I love my culture.
How close was I?
I took absolutely no German. Let me try this.
Nice: Yeah, my German is not very good.
Nice: And thank you.
Hateandwar: I love my culture.
How close was I?
fineoakstructure
+0 -0
Perfektion.
Perfektion.
stereo
+0 -0
Here, let me get that for you.
fineoakstructure: Perfection.
Here, let me get that for you.
fineoakstructure: Perfection.
achilleselbow
+0 -0
WOLT IHR DAS BETT IN FLAMMEN SEHEN
WOLT IHR DAS BETT IN FLAMMEN SEHEN
redphillip
+0 -0
Natuerlich! Es gibt nicht besser.
Natuerlich! Es gibt nicht besser.
scorpio_nadir
+0 -0
Dit is een Web-grappig goed!
Dit is een Web-grappig goed!
odog
+0 -0
Das darf nicht! Sie haben die Adjectiv-endung vergessen. Aber ich verstehe, was Sie sagen wollen, und wir sind derselben Meinung, dass dieser Webkomiker interessant und toll ist.
Das darf nicht! Sie haben die Adjectiv-endung vergessen. Aber ich verstehe, was Sie sagen wollen, und wir sind derselben Meinung, dass dieser Webkomiker interessant und toll ist.
nice-on-water
+0 -0
God DAMN it, I've only been taking German for two and a half months, people, slow down!
God DAMN it, I've only been taking German for two and a half months, people, slow down!
redphillip
+0 -0
Fabelhaft. Und ganz toll.
Fabelhaft. Und ganz toll.
dumase
+0 -0
man who are you all coming in here with an icon making me saaad?
are we gonna have to turf-war this bitch?
man who are you all coming in here with an icon making me saaad?
are we gonna have to turf-war this bitch?
nickgranger
+0 -0
had this shit for a time now, dogg
had this shit for a time now, dogg
sje46
+2 -0
Who is this dude talkin' to himself.
Who is this dude talkin' to himself.
nice-on-water
+0 -0
Guys, he is a year older than himself .
Guys, he is a year older than himself .
sje46
+0 -0
That's just freaky, man.
That's some paradox stuff right there. That is what happens when you divide by zero.
That's just freaky, man.
That's some paradox stuff right there. That is what happens when you divide by zero.
scorpio_nadir
+0 -0
There is one special case where dividing by zero can be done.
Are you still cranky with me, sje?
There is one special case where dividing by zero can be done.
Are you still cranky with me, sje?
aperson
+1 -0
shut up
shut up
theguitarhero
+0 -0
oh shiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiit
oh shiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiit
scorpio_nadir
+0 -0
?
oh hee-hee-hee. Ohhh hee-hee-heeee..
?
oh hee-hee-hee. Ohhh hee-hee-heeee..
sje46
+0 -0
It depends if you apologize. I am a very forgiving person.
It depends if you apologize. I am a very forgiving person.
odog
+0 -0
Speaking of dividing by zero...
a=b --> a^2=ab --> a^2-b^2=ab-b^2 --> (a-b)(a b)=b(a-b) --> a b=b --> b b=b --> 2b=b --> 2=1
Speaking of dividing by zero...
a=b --> a^2=ab --> a^2-b^2=ab-b^2 --> (a-b)(a b)=b(a-b) --> a b=b --> b b=b --> 2b=b --> 2=1
sje46
+0 -0
I would say that you divided by zero but you already said that.
I don't know what to do.
I would say that you divided by zero but you already said that.
I don't know what to do.
biff
+0 -0
Not like you didn't know this already, but...
When you get to the step where you subtract b^2 from both sides, you have zero equals zero. So everything beyond that step is mostly irrelevant.
But you did make me go through this and parse it out. I don't know how I have taught algebra for as long as I have, yet have never seen this.
I didn't think it was actually something that happened, I felt compelled to find the fallacy in it.
But it does look troublesome on the surface, it does indeed.
Not like you didn't know this already, but...
When you get to the step where you subtract b^2 from both sides, you have zero equals zero. So everything beyond that step is mostly irrelevant.
But you did make me go through this and parse it out. I don't know how I have taught algebra for as long as I have, yet have never seen this.
I didn't think it was actually something that happened, I felt compelled to find the fallacy in it.
But it does look troublesome on the surface, it does indeed.
sje46
+0 -0
Or where he divides both sides by (a-b) you mean?
Because a-b=zero.
Or where he divides both sides by (a-b) you mean?
Because a-b=zero.
biff
+0 -0
No, before that. The entire thing has basically ceased to exist before any dividing occurs.
No, before that. The entire thing has basically ceased to exist before any dividing occurs.
sje46
+0 -0
*thinks*
I suppose you are right.
*thinks*
I suppose you are right.
dumase
+0 -0
in the future, we resolve our self-loathing with time travel.
in the future, we resolve our self-loathing with time travel.
falseprophet
+0 -0
Is it right that I imagine this sentence with a German accent?
I mean is that okay?
Is it right that I imagine this sentence with a German accent?
I mean is that okay?
sje46
+0 -0
Has anyone read Lightning by Dean Koontz?
I liked that book.
Has anyone read Lightning by Dean Koontz?
I liked that book.
sje46
+0 -0
It is relevant.
It is relevant.
woodenteeth
+0 -0
Coming from someone who has read 20 books of Dean Koontz... I can no longer stand reading anything by Dean Koontz.
I have read Lightning.
Coming from someone who has read 20 books of Dean Koontz... I can no longer stand reading anything by Dean Koontz.
I have read Lightning.
sje46
+0 -0
I'm not really a fan of genre books, really. I pretty much only like Mr. King.
I'm not really a fan of genre books, really. I pretty much only like Mr. King.
woodenteeth
+0 -0
His early stuff is classifiable as Literary as genre pieces get I would say... but I haven't read a lot of it.
His early stuff is classifiable as Literary as genre pieces get I would say... but I haven't read a lot of it.
sje46
+0 -0
Stephen King? I agree. Well, I read maybe 10 of his books? I'm not sure. He's pretty good. It and The Stand are my two favorite books.
I read like 3 or 4 of Koontz. I actually really liked the one with the moon? Something about the moon .. . .
Stephen King? I agree. Well, I read maybe 10 of his books? I'm not sure. He's pretty good. It and The Stand are my two favorite books.
I read like 3 or 4 of Koontz. I actually really liked the one with the moon? Something about the moon .. . .
woodenteeth
+0 -0
Ooooohhhhhh, the moon one. I read them all about 15 years ago. Really. 15 years. Oh fuck I feel old. How Dean Koontz's career has lasted this long is... well, not suprising considering garbage sells. Who the fuck describes a house in architectural terms as part of a smooth narrative. Faaark.
Ooooohhhhhh, the moon one. I read them all about 15 years ago. Really. 15 years. Oh fuck I feel old. How Dean Koontz's career has lasted this long is... well, not suprising considering garbage sells. Who the fuck describes a house in architectural terms as part of a smooth narrative. Faaark.
sje46
+0 -0
Strangers!
That's the name.
I don't think he's a bad writer. He's just . . .genre. I think it is entertaining, if not particularly good.
Strangers!
That's the name.
I don't think he's a bad writer. He's just . . .genre. I think it is entertaining, if not particularly good.
tekende
+0 -0
I like Odd Thomas. It is the only Koontz book I have read.
I like Odd Thomas. It is the only Koontz book I have read.
rowboat
+0 -0
Mr. King, along with Mr. Silverstein, taught me how to read.
Mr. King, along with Mr. Silverstein, taught me how to read.
woodenteeth
+0 -0
Peter Carey was really the one who got me off the ground.
Peter Carey was really the one who got me off the ground.
hamscout
+0 -0
rowboat, I already fear the horror-poetry that you may one day produce.
rowboat, I already fear the horror-poetry that you may one day produce.
sje46
+0 -0
Rowboat=the next Poe.
Rowboat=the next Poe.
achilleselbow
+0 -0
Wasn't there a made-for-TV movie based on that starring Jay Mohr? I think there was.
Wasn't there a made-for-TV movie based on that starring Jay Mohr? I think there was.
sje46
+0 -0
Really? Jay Mohr?
Really? Jay Mohr?
achilleselbow
+0 -0
Oh, never mind, I was thinking of Black River.
Oh, never mind, I was thinking of Black River.
rowboat
+0 -0
Psh. And you call yourself a made-for-television movie connoisseur.
Psh. And you call yourself a made-for-television movie connoisseur.
sje46
+0 -0
Has anybody see the Lifetime movie about the teen with the porn addiction?
Has anybody see the Lifetime movie about the teen with the porn addiction?
achilleselbow
+0 -0
I see it about 5 times a day.
I see it about 5 times a day.
sje46
+0 -0
It is hilarious. I love how basically he commits suicide in the end because porn ruined his life so much.
It is hilarious. I love how basically he commits suicide in the end because porn ruined his life so much.
nice-on-water
+0 -0
Has anyone seen the Lifetime movie where a woman has an abusive husband or is being stalked and she has to defend herself (with the help of some close girlfriends or sisters of course) and it culminates with a big court case where she either sends the rapist to prison or gets custody of the kids? Also she either lives in Middle America or somewhere like Oregon, Alaska or Maine. And it has a bad title like "A Stranger Outside" or "A Mother's Love" or something. That's my favorite one.
Has anyone seen the Lifetime movie where a woman has an abusive husband or is being stalked and she has to defend herself (with the help of some close girlfriends or sisters of course) and it culminates with a big court case where she either sends the rapist to prison or gets custody of the kids? Also she either lives in Middle America or somewhere like Oregon, Alaska or Maine. And it has a bad title like "A Stranger Outside" or "A Mother's Love" or something. That's my favorite one.
sje46
+0 -0
No, haven't seen that one actually.
Is it inspirational?
No, haven't seen that one actually.
Is it inspirational?
nice-on-water
+0 -0
I don't know but it sure is a tear-jerker!
I don't know but it sure is a tear-jerker!
stereo
+0 -0
Yeah, that guy really let his control slip. So sad when they get away.
Yeah, that guy really let his control slip. So sad when they get away.
sje46
+0 -0
sje46
+0 -0
Why didn't you post that under my comment regarding the movie about the porn addiction?
My inbox led me to believe you had said something funny.
Why didn't you post that under my comment regarding the movie about the porn addiction?
My inbox led me to believe you had said something funny.
stereo
+0 -0
I just post wherever I feel like and the good Lord puts them in their place.
I just post wherever I feel like and the good Lord puts them in their place.
woodenteeth
+0 -0
~** Germanic-America is NOT okay with this imaginative tid-bit **~
But I thought it was funny.
~** Germanic-America is NOT okay with this imaginative tid-bit **~
But I thought it was funny.
nice-on-water
+1 -0
Germanic-America should LEARN TO LAUGH AT ITSELF. Polish-American is leagues ahead in this regard, and how the hell do you expect to beat them at the softball game next week with that attitude? WHAT THE FUCK GERMANY V. POLAND SOFTBALL GAME HOW DID I MAKE THAT HAPPEN DON'T HIT POST DON'T HIT POST DON'T HIT POST
Germanic-America should LEARN TO LAUGH AT ITSELF. Polish-American is leagues ahead in this regard, and how the hell do you expect to beat them at the softball game next week with that attitude? WHAT THE FUCK GERMANY V. POLAND SOFTBALL GAME HOW DID I MAKE THAT HAPPEN DON'T HIT POST DON'T HIT POST DON'T HIT POST
achilleselbow
+0 -0
nickgranger's is bigger
nickgranger's is bigger
nickgranger
+0 -0
i was sent here by your mothers to keep an eye on you guys
i was sent here by your mothers to keep an eye on you guys
nice-on-water
+0 -0
I keep thinking this say's "nick's anger is bigger" and wondering if it refers to me.
I keep thinking this say's "nick's anger is bigger" and wondering if it refers to me.
missbee
+0 -0
These fellas are going to be surprised by this lady.
These fellas are going to be surprised by this lady.
actualtaunt
+0 -0
Rather, it will be Polly declaiming the cheese salads of the earliest of monotheists. This will be a thing which Polly does to Ray.
Rather, it will be Polly declaiming the cheese salads of the earliest of monotheists. This will be a thing which Polly does to Ray.
missbee
+0 -0
Oh, most probably.
Oh, most probably.
crev_gibax
+0 -0
"The Hindenburg of walkin' into a room..." had me squealing with even more delight than usual.
"The Hindenburg of walkin' into a room..." had me squealing with even more delight than usual.
actualtaunt
+7 -0
Oh, such as the humanity!
Oh, such as the humanity!
scorpio_nadir
+0 -0
Or it could be a reference to flatulence.
Too soon?
Or it could be a reference to flatulence.
Too soon?
tekende
+0 -0
Man why do you have to say a thing
Man why do you have to say a thing
scorpio_nadir
+0 -0
It...I....it just sorta happened....
It...I....it just sorta happened....
missbee
+0 -0
Also, if it is to be a " couples dinner party," how come there are two couples and just one lone dude?
Also, if it is to be a " couples dinner party," how come there are two couples and just one lone dude?
scorpio_nadir
+5 -0
This is because Ray is already paired up with his insufferable ego for life.
He sees a Ladycat as a necessary accessory to fill a seat, but in the end he allows no opening to his heart, so they do not like him. Surely you know boys who are like this- So it is with Ray.
He may have been an only kitten, but he has never truly loved. Who knows why he is so self-absorbed?
Only an emotional crash the equivalent of the Hindenburg could break that heart of stone.
This is because Ray is already paired up with his insufferable ego for life.
He sees a Ladycat as a necessary accessory to fill a seat, but in the end he allows no opening to his heart, so they do not like him. Surely you know boys who are like this- So it is with Ray.
He may have been an only kitten, but he has never truly loved. Who knows why he is so self-absorbed?
Only an emotional crash the equivalent of the Hindenburg could break that heart of stone.
mystkmanat
+0 -0
Hella deep.
Hella deep.
modality
+3 -0
He Gets With The Ladies But In The End They Do Not Like Him!
He Gets With The Ladies But In The End They Do Not Like Him!
zapatos
+0 -0
howdy.
howdy.
woodenteeth
+0 -0
Having pretty much everything go right for him will do well to prop up a monumental ego like Ray's.
Having pretty much everything go right for him will do well to prop up a monumental ego like Ray's.
morypcaina
+0 -0
he is the fifth wheel of Cornelius's soap-box car
which he did not know about
dramatic irony
he is the fifth wheel of Cornelius's soap-box car
which he did not know about
dramatic irony
achilleselbow
+0 -0
It's more common than you think!
It's more common than you think!
missbee
+1 -1
Wait, what are we doing talking about the actual strip for all these comments? We should be talking about hypothetical money or assetbar!
Wait, what are we doing talking about the actual strip for all these comments? We should be talking about hypothetical money or assetbar!
pogo
+0 -0
I guess this one sort of snuck up on us, and it's a good strip, carrying along the story line, after a couple of catch-ups.
I guess this one sort of snuck up on us, and it's a good strip, carrying along the story line, after a couple of catch-ups.
nice-on-water
+4 -0
Man I got so excited to read this one I had to blow my nose beforehand.
Man I got so excited to read this one I had to blow my nose beforehand.
gazdatronik
+0 -0
I am the hindenberg of walking into a room. I have made three of our women customers cry at my job. Apparently I hold the record. I understand this phrase.
I am the hindenberg of walking into a room. I have made three of our women customers cry at my job. Apparently I hold the record. I understand this phrase.
pogo
+1 -0
Well keep it in your pants from now on! Sheesh!
Well keep it in your pants from now on! Sheesh!
mystkmanat
+0 -0
Oh, Pogo. You aging rogue, you.
Oh, Pogo. You aging rogue, you.
davey-boy
+0 -0
More rascal than rogue, I wager.
More rascal than rogue, I wager.
baryonyx
+1 -0
I believe the term your searching for is rapscallion .
I believe the term your searching for is rapscallion .
nice-on-water
+0 -0
I'd choose Scalawag, minus the Reconstructionist connotations.
I'd choose Scalawag, minus the Reconstructionist connotations.
rowboat
+0 -0
Ne'er-do-well?
Ne'er-do-well?
nice-on-water
+0 -0
Too negative, no notion of playfulness.
Too negative, no notion of playfulness.
rowboat
+0 -0
Yeah, ne'er-do-well always somehow seems real playful to me. I forget that it basically means "total piece of shit waste of space."
Um, roustabout?
Yeah, ne'er-do-well always somehow seems real playful to me. I forget that it basically means "total piece of shit waste of space."
Um, roustabout?
nice-on-water
+0 -0
I like it, I like it. Personally, "cheeky thing" would be my choice, but roustabout has the "aw shucks" of rascal and the "DAMN YOUUU" of rogue. A .
I like it, I like it. Personally, "cheeky thing" would be my choice, but roustabout has the "aw shucks" of rascal and the "DAMN YOUUU" of rogue. A .
pogo
+0 -0
Reprobate? My high school English teacher introduced me to "facetious."
Reprobate? My high school English teacher introduced me to "facetious."
stereo
+1 -0
I only like "facetious" because it has all the vowels in order.
facetiously is even better.
I only like "facetious" because it has all the vowels in order.
facetiously is even better.
nice-on-water
+0 -0
OH SHIIIIIT
Useless fact of the day achieved.
OH SHIIIIIT
Useless fact of the day achieved.
stereo
+0 -0
Wikipedia gave me my useless fact of the day:
Raptors are monogamous.
Wikipedia gave me my useless fact of the day:
Raptors are monogamous.
achilleselbow
+1 -0
Stereo: Possible raptor sympathizer?
Stereo: Possible raptor sympathizer?
nice-on-water
+1 -0
Achilleselbow: Actually a giant shrimp? Details at eleven.
Achilleselbow: Actually a giant shrimp? Details at eleven.
steev_dayv
+0 -0
But first, is there a silent killer in your home? Recent studies suggest that, yes, this is entirely possible.
But first, is there a silent killer in your home? Recent studies suggest that, yes, this is entirely possible.
rowboat
+0 -0
Ya'll some humongous dorkuses?
Don't miss the thrilling conclusion!
Ya'll some humongous dorkuses?
Don't miss the thrilling conclusion!
kamet
+0 -0
Tune in tomorrow night for the REAL deal!
Tune in tomorrow night for the REAL deal!
usversusthem
+0 -0
What about fatuous? As in, "Don't be fatuous, Jeffrey. You're like the Hindenburg of walking into a room."
What about fatuous? As in, "Don't be fatuous, Jeffrey. You're like the Hindenburg of walking into a room."
baryonyx
+0 -0
No, I'm the Hindenburg of walking into a room. I walked into a room one time and thirty-six people burned to death.
No, I'm the Hindenburg of walking into a room. I walked into a room one time and thirty-six people burned to death.
achilleselbow
+1 -0
Some even got on the mayor!
Some even got on the mayor!
nice-on-water
+0 -0
Burned to death got on the mayor?
Burned to death got on the mayor?
tekende
+0 -0
Fire got on the mayor.
Fire got on the mayor.
nice-on-water
+4 -0
wozzeck
+0 -0
Will this result in Ray having to meet Cornelius, pistol-in-hand, at dawn?
Will this result in Ray having to meet Cornelius, pistol-in-hand, at dawn?
nice-on-water
+0 -0
Yes, my rating made it go from a 4.5 to a 4.6!
Yes, my rating made it go from a 4.5 to a 4.6!
ravigotte
+0 -0
And my rating made it go from 4.6 to 4.5 (mind you, I rated it 5). Ummm.
And my rating made it go from 4.6 to 4.5 (mind you, I rated it 5). Ummm.
pogo
+0 -0
There are many rating at all times.
There are many rating at all times.
nice-on-water
+1 -0
There are all kinds of people with different opinions on all subjects at any time around the world.
There are all kinds of people with different opinions on all subjects at any time around the world.
mystkmanat
+0 -0
nice-on-water, you are my new spinynorman.
(spinynorman, do not feel bad. i could not wait for you forever... i have needs.)
nice-on-water, you are my new spinynorman.
(spinynorman, do not feel bad. i could not wait for you forever... i have needs.)
nice-on-water
+0 -0
I'm not sure what he was to you, but I'll do my best to bullshit his former position towards/onto you.
I'm not sure what he was to you, but I'll do my best to bullshit his former position towards/onto you.
stereo
+0 -0
[d]Just do what Stephen Fry would do[/d]
[d]Just do what Stephen Fry would do[/d]
nice-on-water
+1 -0
[what]what[/what]
[what]what[/what]
aperson
+0 -0
{applause}
{applause}
nice-on-water
+0 -0
What the story with the rotating cast of aviconitards, morning glory?
What the story with the rotating cast of aviconitards, morning glory?
aperson
+0 -0
Just restless, D'You Know What I Mean?
Just restless, D'You Know What I Mean?
nice-on-water
+0 -0
I don't but enjoy it.
I don't but enjoy it.
aperson
+0 -0
Dont Go Away!
Dont Go Away!
nice-on-water
+0 -0
Oh, you're Oasising.
Oh, you're Oasising.
stereo
+0 -0
Hah! Oasis, sing? I'd like to see them try.
Hah! Oasis, sing? I'd like to see them try.
fineoakstructure
+0 -0
Oasish?
Oasish?
aperson
+0 -0
You started it.
You started it.
nice-on-water
+0 -0
Oddly, though, I use that as a greeting to most friends of mine out of how it confuses most of them yet still sounds hokey and silly. I forgot that other people can spot the reference.
Oddly, though, I use that as a greeting to most friends of mine out of how it confuses most of them yet still sounds hokey and silly. I forgot that other people can spot the reference.
sje46
+0 -0
A few people rated it a 4 or lower in the time between when you loaded the page and when you rated.
A few people rated it a 4 or lower in the time between when you loaded the page and when you rated.
ravigotte
+0 -0
Yeah, I figured. Bad people. >:(
Yeah, I figured. Bad people. >:(
nice-on-water
+0 -0
But it's okay, because now it's a 4.5, which means more people thought it was a 5 after you.
But it's okay, because now it's a 4.5, which means more people thought it was a 5 after you.
perilon
+4 -0
A school of fish.
A gaggle of geese.
A kindle of kittens, a shrewdness of apes, an exaltation of larks.
An appeasement of chutneys, a sermonizing of salads, and a stultification of strippers.
A school of fish.
A gaggle of geese.
A kindle of kittens, a shrewdness of apes, an exaltation of larks.
An appeasement of chutneys, a sermonizing of salads, and a stultification of strippers.
missbee
+0 -0
A romp of otters!
So cute.
A romp of otters!
So cute.
nice-on-water
+0 -0
A crash of rhino and a murder of crows.
A crash of rhino and a murder of crows.
rowboat
+1 -0
A pace of asses. Still the king.
A pace of asses. Still the king.
mattylite
+0 -0
Rowboat, you know why I love that one.
Also, a chatter of budgerigars.
Also, this.
Rowboat, you know why I love that one.
Also, a chatter of budgerigars.
Also, this.
baryonyx
+0 -0
I'm a murder of crows man, myself.
So very badass.
I'm a murder of crows man, myself.
So very badass.
echidnaboy
+0 -0
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_collective_nouns_for_birds is littered with [citation needed] s, but contains some gems:
A siege of bitterns
A bellowing of bullfinches
A wake of buzzards
A horde of crows
A mob of crows
A murder of crows
A parliament of crows
A congress of eagles
A bazaar of guillemots
A pandemonium of parrots
A parcel of penguins
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_collective_nouns_for_birds is littered with [citation needed] s, but contains some gems:
A siege of bitterns
A bellowing of bullfinches
A wake of buzzards
A horde of crows
A mob of crows
A murder of crows
A parliament of crows
A congress of eagles
A bazaar of guillemots
A pandemonium of parrots
A parcel of penguins
sje46
+0 -0
A murder of crows are swooping around, training their eyes on you.
A murder of crows are swooping around, training their eyes on you.
nice-on-water
+0 -0
You know death is certain.
You know death is certain.
sje46
+0 -0
Murder are coming for you.
Murder are coming for you.
hamscout
+2 -0
How about: A Congress of Layabouts
Sorry, economy!
How about: A Congress of Layabouts
Sorry, economy!
nice-on-water
+0 -0
DAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMN someone's getting POLITICAL.
DAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMN someone's getting POLITICAL.
usversusthem
+0 -0
HUGE slam on the American Economy out of nowhere!*
(*technically out of the Clinton administration)
HUGE slam on the American Economy out of nowhere!*
(*technically out of the Clinton administration)
nice-on-water
+0 -0
This is the 4th time I've seen this PfSC reference in the past 5 comics, and once it was made by me. Does Assetbar <3 PfSC?
This is the 4th time I've seen this PfSC reference in the past 5 comics, and once it was made by me. Does Assetbar <3 PfSC?
nice-on-water
+0 -0
Also, a slam on the economy is not exactly unwarranted these days.
Also, a slam on the economy is not exactly unwarranted these days.
hamscout
+0 -0
I don't know why anyone would hate on the PfSC ...
I...I just made up a joke about the gov'ment...
I don't know why anyone would hate on the PfSC ...
I...I just made up a joke about the gov'ment...
woodenteeth
+0 -0
I'm suprised you didn't make a joke about them sliding over thin ice balanced precariously on very narrow blades.
I'm suprised you didn't make a joke about them sliding over thin ice balanced precariously on very narrow blades.
scorpio_nadir
+0 -0
Quote:
There were three rauens sat on a tree,
downe a downe, hay downe, hay downe,
They were as blacke as they might be.
With a downe, derrie, derrie, derrie, downe, downe.
The one of them said to his mate,
Oh where shall we our breakfast take?
With a downe,etc.
Downe in yonder greene field,
There lies a Knight slain 'neath his shield,
His hounds they lie downe at his feete,
So well they do their Master keepe,
His Hawkes they flie so eagerly,
There is no fowle dare him come nie
Then downe there comes a fallow Doe,
As great with yong as she might goe,
She lifted up his bloudy head,
she kist his wounds whicht were so rede,
She picked him up upon her backe,
And carried him to the earthen lake,
She buried him before the prime,
was dead her self ere euen-song time.
God grante to euery gentleman,
Such hounds,such haukes, and such a Leman
With a downe, derrie, derrie, derrie, downe, downe.
Quote:
There were three rauens sat on a tree,
downe a downe, hay downe, hay downe,
They were as blacke as they might be.
With a downe, derrie, derrie, derrie, downe, downe.
The one of them said to his mate,
Oh where shall we our breakfast take?
With a downe,etc.
Downe in yonder greene field,
There lies a Knight slain 'neath his shield,
His hounds they lie downe at his feete,
So well they do their Master keepe,
His Hawkes they flie so eagerly,
There is no fowle dare him come nie
Then downe there comes a fallow Doe,
As great with yong as she might goe,
She lifted up his bloudy head,
she kist his wounds whicht were so rede,
She picked him up upon her backe,
And carried him to the earthen lake,
She buried him before the prime,
was dead her self ere euen-song time.
God grante to euery gentleman,
Such hounds,such haukes, and such a Leman
With a downe, derrie, derrie, derrie, downe, downe.
sje46
+0 -0
I thought I read this in Senior English, but I'm not sure. I remember a poem about two crows or ravens, talking, over a dead knight. What poem am I thinking of? It is a very old one, of course. Medieval, or Middle English.
I thought I read this in Senior English, but I'm not sure. I remember a poem about two crows or ravens, talking, over a dead knight. What poem am I thinking of? It is a very old one, of course. Medieval, or Middle English.
scorpio_nadir
+0 -0
It's a song. Very melancholy, beautiful. The version I grew up hearing was by Richard Dyer Bennet, who was an awesome folk-tenor. I think you can probably download the mp3 from Amazon.
It's a song. Very melancholy, beautiful. The version I grew up hearing was by Richard Dyer Bennet, who was an awesome folk-tenor. I think you can probably download the mp3 from Amazon.
achilleselbow
+1 -0
We read that one in Scottish Lit with the lecherous professor. It's called Twa Corbies:
Quote:
It's the Scottish variant of the same poem. Apparently the English version has been interpreted so that the pregnant doe is actually the knight's lover in animal form, who sacrifices herself to bury him. But this version cynically shows what would really happen, which is that she found another dude.
We read that one in Scottish Lit with the lecherous professor. It's called Twa Corbies:
Quote:
As I was walking all alane,
I heard twa corbies makin a mane;
The tane unto the ither say,
"Whar sall we gang and dine the-day?"
"In ahint yon auld fail dyke,
I wot there lies a new slain knight;
And nane do ken that he lies there,
But his hawk, his hound an his lady fair."
"His hound is tae the huntin gane,
His hawk tae fetch the wild-fowl hame,
His lady's tain anither mate,
So we may mak oor dinner swate."
"Ye'll sit on his white hause-bane,
And I'll pike oot his bonny blue een;
Wi ae lock o his gowden hair
We'll theek oor nest whan it grows bare."
"Mony a one for him makes mane,
But nane sall ken whar he is gane;
Oer his white banes, whan they are bare,
The wind sall blaw for evermair."
I heard twa corbies makin a mane;
The tane unto the ither say,
"Whar sall we gang and dine the-day?"
"In ahint yon auld fail dyke,
I wot there lies a new slain knight;
And nane do ken that he lies there,
But his hawk, his hound an his lady fair."
"His hound is tae the huntin gane,
His hawk tae fetch the wild-fowl hame,
His lady's tain anither mate,
So we may mak oor dinner swate."
"Ye'll sit on his white hause-bane,
And I'll pike oot his bonny blue een;
Wi ae lock o his gowden hair
We'll theek oor nest whan it grows bare."
"Mony a one for him makes mane,
But nane sall ken whar he is gane;
Oer his white banes, whan they are bare,
The wind sall blaw for evermair."
It's the Scottish variant of the same poem. Apparently the English version has been interpreted so that the pregnant doe is actually the knight's lover in animal form, who sacrifices herself to bury him. But this version cynically shows what would really happen, which is that she found another dude.
sje46
+0 -0
Ah. Right. Thank you.
Ah. Right. Thank you.
scorpio_nadir
+0 -0
This is why the romantic, old Anglophile bear does not like the Scots, for they are cynical to the bone.
Damn fine scholastic research.
This is why the romantic, old Anglophile bear does not like the Scots, for they are cynical to the bone.
Damn fine scholastic research.
steev_dayv
+0 -0
The pedophile bear, however, loves the Scots.
The pedophile bear, however, loves the Scots.
sje46
+0 -0
Pedobear?
Are you a /b/tard?
Pedobear?
Are you a /b/tard?
biff
+0 -0
I thought that the word "fallow" in that context meant sterile . I have never heard it used to mean pregnant .
The oppositosity of the meanings totally changes my image of the ending of the poem.
I thought that the word "fallow" in that context meant sterile . I have never heard it used to mean pregnant .
The oppositosity of the meanings totally changes my image of the ending of the poem.
achilleselbow
+0 -0
I don't know why I said pregnant. It was a total Freudian slip. In any case, we are both wrong - a fallow deer is just a European species of deer.
I don't know why I said pregnant. It was a total Freudian slip. In any case, we are both wrong - a fallow deer is just a European species of deer.
actualtaunt
+1 -0
There was a merry Maiden, marching down the mark. with a doo, a diddy, diddy dumdiddy doo.
A lovely lass, lov'liest in the land.
Doo Adiddy diddydum diddydoo.
There was a merry Maiden, marching down the mark. with a doo, a diddy, diddy dumdiddy doo.
A lovely lass, lov'liest in the land.
Doo Adiddy diddydum diddydoo.
falseprophet
+0 -0
As a WWF fan from small times I must know the context of your animated GIF avatar.
As a WWF fan from small times I must know the context of your animated GIF avatar.
stereo
+0 -0
I'm glad I don't know how much this hurts.
https://www.break.com/index/midget-face-slide.html
I'm glad I don't know how much this hurts.
https://www.break.com/index/midget-face-slide.html
achilleselbow
+0 -0
A Parcel of Penguins, the new hit from Pixar!
A Parcel of Penguins, the new hit from Pixar!
nice-on-water
+0 -0
Special delivery!
::penguins pop out of UPS boxes, squawking or making whatever noise penguins make::
Special delivery!
::penguins pop out of UPS boxes, squawking or making whatever noise penguins make::
nice-on-water
+0 -0
With George Wendt as the delivery man.
With George Wendt as the delivery man.
pongojones
+0 -0
One time I went to the Boston Aquarium, which has a fairly large penguin habitat on the bottom level. As I was leaving, I noticed that there was a man leaning over the cement penguin enclosure and making penguin calls. After a while, some of the penguins were responding to him with their strange warble, and I wondered: Was this man merely imitating them or had he planned, learning their mystic language on his own. And if so...
What the fuck?
One time I went to the Boston Aquarium, which has a fairly large penguin habitat on the bottom level. As I was leaving, I noticed that there was a man leaning over the cement penguin enclosure and making penguin calls. After a while, some of the penguins were responding to him with their strange warble, and I wondered: Was this man merely imitating them or had he planned, learning their mystic language on his own. And if so...
What the fuck?
nice-on-water
+0 -0
Not discounting the intriguing and interesting nature of your story, but a warble is the closest thing to a penguin call, in your estimate?
Not discounting the intriguing and interesting nature of your story, but a warble is the closest thing to a penguin call, in your estimate?
sje46
+0 -0
I like that Aquarium.
I like that Aquarium.
pogo
+0 -0
Very cool handface aviticon, pongojones. Looks like you know a real female who is willing to pose with you!
Very cool handface aviticon, pongojones. Looks like you know a real female who is willing to pose with you!
nice-on-water
+0 -0
It's an illusion. It has to be.
It's an illusion. It has to be.
sje46
+0 -0
Is that a female? No offense, but the picture is small. It could be one of those "Emo"s everyone hates.
Is that a female? No offense, but the picture is small. It could be one of those "Emo"s everyone hates.
tekende
+0 -0
"A Congress of Eagles" is just waiting to be the title of a bestselling literary novel at some point.
"A Congress of Eagles" is just waiting to be the title of a bestselling literary novel at some point.
nice-on-water
+0 -0
By Tom Clancy.
By Tom Clancy.
tekende
+0 -0
No, it sounds to me more like one of those novels where nothing really happens, and it has that noble title but the book really has nothing to do with eagles or Congress. It'll be a metaphor.
No, it sounds to me more like one of those novels where nothing really happens, and it has that noble title but the book really has nothing to do with eagles or Congress. It'll be a metaphor.
mattylite
+0 -0
Ya, what I call a "mom book." Totally. Moms love books with bird names in the title-- The Fall of a Sparrow, The Sparrow, ...
Ya, what I call a "mom book." Totally. Moms love books with bird names in the title-- The Fall of a Sparrow, The Sparrow, ...
aperson
+0 -0
It'll be by Geoffrey Archer, and 'congress' will refer to fucking. Eagles will refer to I dunno.
It'll be by Geoffrey Archer, and 'congress' will refer to fucking. Eagles will refer to I dunno.
aperson
+1 -0
Barristers, fucking, is my guess.
Barristers, fucking, is my guess.
theguitarhero
+0 -0
No it'll be by John Grisham, and will involve an America hero getting on Congress and then mauled to death and a lawyer has to solve the mystery.
it'll be a cross over novel with Stephen King.
No it'll be by John Grisham, and will involve an America hero getting on Congress and then mauled to death and a lawyer has to solve the mystery.
it'll be a cross over novel with Stephen King.
stereo
+0 -0
When has Congress not referred to fucking?
When has Congress not referred to fucking?
aperson
+0 -0
political
political
baryonyx
+0 -0
Eagles will refer to eagles.
Eagles will refer to eagles.
nice-on-water
+0 -0
I imagined some kind of crisis where all of Congress gets guns and one brave junior senator (possibly former soldier) leads them to VICTORY.
I have not ever read Tom Clancy.
I imagined some kind of crisis where all of Congress gets guns and one brave junior senator (possibly former soldier) leads them to VICTORY.
I have not ever read Tom Clancy.
tekende
+1 -0
There's a moment where the junior senator finds himself without ammo facing down a terrorist. At the last second, Ron Paul steps in and shoots the terrorist's head off.
"And that's what we should do to the Federal Reserve," he quips.
There's a moment where the junior senator finds himself without ammo facing down a terrorist. At the last second, Ron Paul steps in and shoots the terrorist's head off.
"And that's what we should do to the Federal Reserve," he quips.
hausea
+0 -0
Ray probably doesn't even know what "monotheists" means.
But he can't not try to impress a lady.
Ray probably doesn't even know what "monotheists" means.
But he can't not try to impress a lady.
snidedk
+2 -0
Does anyone else wish they were as capable of turning a phrase as Achewood? I mean, I like to think of myself as pretty quick-witted, but there's no way in hell I'd ever be able to come up with something like "The Hindenburg of walkin' into a room" off the cuff.
Does anyone else wish they were as capable of turning a phrase as Achewood? I mean, I like to think of myself as pretty quick-witted, but there's no way in hell I'd ever be able to come up with something like "The Hindenburg of walkin' into a room" off the cuff.
pogo
+0 -0
The quality of the dialog is stunning and awe inspiring.
The quality of the dialog is stunning and awe inspiring.
jonno
+6 -0
There is actually a team of scientists who synthesise such expressions and Onstad then picks them from categorically marked hats. These came from the "dude what?" hat.
They wear safety goggles and lab coats to make up for the lack of actual science.
There is actually a team of scientists who synthesise such expressions and Onstad then picks them from categorically marked hats. These came from the "dude what?" hat.
They wear safety goggles and lab coats to make up for the lack of actual science.
daidai
+0 -0
All with a column saying "bad things" and a column saying "good things" with a big whiteboard next to both saying "applications" and a bunch of test tubes and shit -- to keep up the science charade.
All with a column saying "bad things" and a column saying "good things" with a big whiteboard next to both saying "applications" and a bunch of test tubes and shit -- to keep up the science charade.
jonno
+0 -0
I see you have also partaken in the VIP tour with complementary massage.
I see you have also partaken in the VIP tour with complementary massage.
daidai
+1 -0
Yes, but after THAT massage I think they owe me money.
Damn small-fingered Finnish women and their faux-science and weak, frustrated massages.
Yes, but after THAT massage I think they owe me money.
Damn small-fingered Finnish women and their faux-science and weak, frustrated massages.
sje46
+0 -0
"Off the cuff"?
Genius!
Onstad really an ear for the language though. The next James Joyce? Probably
"Off the cuff"?
Genius!
Onstad really an ear for the language though. The next James Joyce? Probably
nice-on-water
+0 -0
In a story I'm writing, I say one character makes all other men feel worthless and "...[their] knuckle scabs might as well be cinnamon..." but I'd be lying if I said the character isn't basically Ramses. Basically my most clever written phrase ever was inspired by Achewood.
In a story I'm writing, I say one character makes all other men feel worthless and "...[their] knuckle scabs might as well be cinnamon..." but I'd be lying if I said the character isn't basically Ramses. Basically my most clever written phrase ever was inspired by Achewood.
catgrl131
+12 -0
What does it say about me that I noticed this?
What does it say about me that I noticed this?
theargentinian
+1 -0
you have unearthed 'Stads lazy side. Asshole.
you have unearthed 'Stads lazy side. Asshole.
biff
+0 -0
I don't see it as laziness by Onstad. I see it as two dudes who's tight since small times , feelin' each other.
I don't see it as laziness by Onstad. I see it as two dudes who's tight since small times , feelin' each other.
theguitarhero
+0 -0
biblically.
biblically.
daidai
+0 -1
I don't think so.
I don't think so.
scorpio_nadir
+1 -0
They are tight and parallel through the first 6 or so panels, then facing and contentious in the last ones. This is not laziness. This is excellence.
They are tight and parallel through the first 6 or so panels, then facing and contentious in the last ones. This is not laziness. This is excellence.
hamscout
+15 -0
After a comment about Ray's phone conversations piqued my curiosity, I researched Ray's phone calls. I will be posting a compendium of these calls, of which this is the first installment. I give you...
The Best Of Ray's Phone Calls - Part 1 - Famous Pranks
After a comment about Ray's phone conversations piqued my curiosity, I researched Ray's phone calls. I will be posting a compendium of these calls, of which this is the first installment. I give you...
The Best Of Ray's Phone Calls - Part 1 - Famous Pranks
davey-boy
+0 -0
Jesus. You got the fonts right and everything. Feel free to omit the Drabble call, though. I don't need to see that.
Jesus. You got the fonts right and everything. Feel free to omit the Drabble call, though. I don't need to see that.
doc_rostov
+0 -0
Nice work! Your shops are getting better, Hamscout. I'm glad someone's keeping the Photoshop buggery traditions going strong. Keep on keepin' on, soldier. Fight the good fight.
(Incidentally, how are things with everyone here?)
Nice work! Your shops are getting better, Hamscout. I'm glad someone's keeping the Photoshop buggery traditions going strong. Keep on keepin' on, soldier. Fight the good fight.
(Incidentally, how are things with everyone here?)
theguitarhero
+0 -0
Good. We miss you guys, though. Edwell popped by the other day, it was awesome . Asherdan did too, even that was cool.
I love it when the original commentors pop by, look he even has a Connie avatar!
Good. We miss you guys, though. Edwell popped by the other day, it was awesome . Asherdan did too, even that was cool.
I love it when the original commentors pop by, look he even has a Connie avatar!
theguitarhero
+0 -0
Or at least, I miss you guys, since half of what got me through the archive was all of the witty banter in the comments.
Or at least, I miss you guys, since half of what got me through the archive was all of the witty banter in the comments.
autrepoupee
+0 -0
I'm pretty sure they're all in the Subscribers area.
I always see " this bullshit favorited by: zefiel " on there, and that is a name I recognize from the archives. Also, I believe I've seen asherdan favorite something, too.
So, yeah, if you miss them and their words, you can always join up with them at the hottest premium subscriber spot in town.
I'm pretty sure they're all in the Subscribers area.
I always see " this bullshit favorited by: zefiel " on there, and that is a name I recognize from the archives. Also, I believe I've seen asherdan favorite something, too.
So, yeah, if you miss them and their words, you can always join up with them at the hottest premium subscriber spot in town.
theguitarhero
+2 -0
Eh, I don't miss them that much.
Eh, I don't miss them that much.
sje46
+0 -0
I like Edwell.
I like Edwell.
rowboat
+0 -0
Don't hate me for being a subscriber. I just can't get enough.
Don't hate me for being a subscriber. I just can't get enough.
autrepoupee
+0 -0
ROWBOAT I HATE YOU SO MUCH YOU WITH YOUR EXPENDABLE THREE DOLLARS
why i oughta
ROWBOAT I HATE YOU SO MUCH YOU WITH YOUR EXPENDABLE THREE DOLLARS
why i oughta
theguitarhero
+0 -0
One of these days, Rowboat...POW! Straight to tha moon!
One of these days, Rowboat...POW! Straight to tha moon!
zapatos
+0 -0
See you there rowboat.
See you there rowboat.
zapatos
+0 -0
Ah oh god what have I done! I'm sorry I left you free content, I'm so sorry. Daddy's back now, we'll be safe here.
Its so large and colourful and I don't like it there.
Ah oh god what have I done! I'm sorry I left you free content, I'm so sorry. Daddy's back now, we'll be safe here.
Its so large and colourful and I don't like it there.
rowboat
+0 -0
Isn't it drab? I mean, the content itself is pretty rad. But the boards....it's like going from the all-night disco to the library at 9 in the morning.
Isn't it drab? I mean, the content itself is pretty rad. But the boards....it's like going from the all-night disco to the library at 9 in the morning.
zapatos
+0 -0
I didn't really see any content, I also didn't look. I was getting bored with the sign up so by the time I looked at anything I was just thinking, "Fuck this is there anything new in my inbox?"
I didn't really see any content, I also didn't look. I was getting bored with the sign up so by the time I looked at anything I was just thinking, "Fuck this is there anything new in my inbox?"
theargentinian
+0 -0
Is Ray a couple in it of himself? He brings no date to a couples dinner...
Is Ray a couple in it of himself? He brings no date to a couples dinner...
daidai
+0 -0
Well, he did once try to break the record for doing a different sexual position every day -- and did several of them by himself.
Okay, I've never done this BBCode before. I think I can. I think I can.
Ahem.
Well, he did once try to break the record for doing a different sexual position every day -- and did several of them by himself.
Okay, I've never done this BBCode before. I think I can. I think I can.
Ahem.
daidai
+2 -0
This is the face of success.
This is the face of success.
nice-on-water
+0 -0
Now you're just showing off.
Now you're just showing off.
daidai
+0 -0
Perhaps.
Perhaps.
nice-on-water
+0 -0
Now we can all see what apompous dick smug asshole nice fella you are.
Now we can all see what a
theguitarhero
+1 -0
Quote:
WTF IS THIS SHIT.
Quote:
You have 85 words in your profile, nice-on-water has 0.
Shouldn't you have more?
Shouldn't you have more?
WTF IS THIS SHIT.
nice-on-water
+0 -0
I had a shit load up until about 2 months ago, then I guess I decided I didn't think anyone cared what I thought about Things. So I don't know. Why do you bring this up?
I had a shit load up until about 2 months ago, then I guess I decided I didn't think anyone cared what I thought about Things. So I don't know. Why do you bring this up?
theguitarhero
+0 -0
IDK i'm bored.
IDK i'm bored.
theguitarhero
+0 -0
I just recently filled out my profile so i wanted to see if someone shared my interests!
I just recently filled out my profile so i wanted to see if someone shared my interests!
nice-on-water
+0 -0
Well! I must in the near future fill that out then!
Well! I must in the near future fill that out then!
nice-on-water
+0 -0
I had a shit load up until about 2 months ago, then I guess I decided I didn't think anyone cared what I thought about Things. So I don't know. Why do you bring this up?
I had a shit load up until about 2 months ago, then I guess I decided I didn't think anyone cared what I thought about Things. So I don't know. Why do you bring this up?
biff
+0 -0
Is this your way of having more words?
I ask merely for information.
Is this your way of having more words?
I ask merely for information.
nice-on-water
+0 -0
Wait; you want to know about me?
:D
No, but seriously, what?
Wait; you want to know about me?
:D
No, but seriously, what?
biff
+0 -0
I have never looked at anyone else's profile, other than out of curiosity about how many chubbies and lames they have accumulated.
So, based on that, there is not much of anything I am curious about.
I have filled in some of the things in my own profile, but I doubt anyone has ever looked at them.
Certainly, no one has ever referred to them that I am aware of.
I have never looked at anyone else's profile, other than out of curiosity about how many chubbies and lames they have accumulated.
So, based on that, there is not much of anything I am curious about.
I have filled in some of the things in my own profile, but I doubt anyone has ever looked at them.
Certainly, no one has ever referred to them that I am aware of.
theguitarhero
+0 -0
I see that you are an opera singer! How is that working out for you?
I see that you are an opera singer! How is that working out for you?
biff
+0 -0
I have, in my career as an opera singer, earned over two hundred dollars .
And, I have picked up women occasionally. ( Very occasionally.)
I have, in my career as an opera singer, earned over two hundred dollars .
And, I have picked up women occasionally. ( Very occasionally.)
dzieger
+0 -0
Damn, you've got me beat - I've made about $180 in royalties as a songwriter.
I suppose I can take some pride in the tens of thousands of dollars I've made as a performing musician (over 25 years, mind you, including about 18 months actually making an extremely meager full-time living at it), but that's not where my ambitions lay, so it doesn't count.
On the other hand, I picked up many many more women as a musician than as an ordinary nerd, by a ratio of 5 to 0.
Damn, you've got me beat - I've made about $180 in royalties as a songwriter.
I suppose I can take some pride in the tens of thousands of dollars I've made as a performing musician (over 25 years, mind you, including about 18 months actually making an extremely meager full-time living at it), but that's not where my ambitions lay, so it doesn't count.
On the other hand, I picked up many many more women as a musician than as an ordinary nerd, by a ratio of 5 to 0.
irondave
+0 -0
Don't be modest, that ratio is enormous.
Don't be modest, that ratio is enormous.
achilleselbow
+0 -0
Infinite, even.
Infinite, even.
scorpio_nadir
+0 -0
This was the Tulsa Company? My son's soon-to-be-ex inlaw relatives sing for smaller Opera companies.
I wouldn't doubt you've met or know them in R.L.
This was the Tulsa Company? My son's soon-to-be-ex inlaw relatives sing for smaller Opera companies.
I wouldn't doubt you've met or know them in R.L.
biff
+0 -0
Gilbert & Sullivan Society of Tulsa and Ponca Playhouse were my two paying gigs.
I have never sung with Tulsa Opera .
Gilbert & Sullivan Society of Tulsa and Ponca Playhouse were my two paying gigs.
I have never sung with Tulsa Opera .
nice-on-water
+0 -0
I have but I can't remember who likes what unless it was stated here.
I have but I can't remember who likes what unless it was stated here.
rowboat
+0 -0
Biff, I love you for being an opera singer. I hate you for being an Astros fan. In the end, I just like you.
Biff, I love you for being an opera singer. I hate you for being an Astros fan. In the end, I just like you.
daidai
+0 -0
I'll assume that strikeout text signifies that you don't mean it.
But you're on thin ice(-on-water). Don't make me come up with a new plan . Cause sometimes they work.
I'll assume that strikeout text signifies that you don't mean it.
But you're on thin ice(-on-water). Don't make me come up with a new plan . Cause sometimes they work.
nice-on-water
+0 -0
If you remember to close the tags, shyah.
If you remember to close the tags, shyah.
davey-boy
+0 -0
Are you peering over a car seat? You are absolutely adorable.
Are you peering over a car seat? You are absolutely adorable.
catgrl131
+0 -0
I concur!
I concur!
autrepoupee
+3 -0
" Beav...we...I...we thought we lost you in the war "
" psh yeah it was a reeaaal tragedy, kid. a reeaaal shakespearean motherfucker. "
" Beav...we...I...we thought we lost you in the war "
" psh yeah it was a reeaaal tragedy, kid. a reeaaal shakespearean motherfucker. "
rowboat
+0 -0
You're the best.
You're the best.
nice-on-water
+0 -0
What.
What.
daidai
+0 -0
Agreed. Missing references makes me feel as cool as Milklin.
Agreed. Missing references makes me feel as cool as Milklin.
nice-on-water
+1 -0
...what.
...what.
daidai
+0 -0
Milklin!
He's the guy...
Who's about to get...
Kicked out of his religion!
Milklin!
He's the guy...
Who's about to get...
Kicked out of his religion!
nice-on-water
+0 -0
Oh damn it, right right right.
Oh damn it, right right right.
autrepoupee
+1 -0
oh my god you guys LEAVE IT TO BEAVER to miss this reference
get it
oh my god you guys LEAVE IT TO BEAVER to miss this reference
get it
sje46
+0 -0
I don't see fattybeaver.
I don't see fattybeaver.
woodenteeth
+0 -0
...and the teeth of thousands of dollars of your parents money?
...and the teeth of thousands of dollars of your parents money?
woodenteeth
+0 -0
Assetbarrista! Save my little lost comment.
Assetbarrista! Save my little lost comment.
dumase
+0 -0
This strip gets a 5 because of Ray's lines in that last panel.
It has been a long while since i've read a line that is so PERFECT to the dude mindset. "Just stay home, dude. I'll brief you later." I have said this and been told this (or a variance thereof) far too many times to count.
This strip gets a 5 because of Ray's lines in that last panel.
It has been a long while since i've read a line that is so PERFECT to the dude mindset. "Just stay home, dude. I'll brief you later." I have said this and been told this (or a variance thereof) far too many times to count.
scorpio_nadir
+0 -0
Ray sat in his trailer rehearsing that one line of dialog for 4 hours.
Word.
Ray sat in his trailer rehearsing that one line of dialog for 4 hours.
Word.
falseprophet
+0 -0
When Ray goes to the strip club the next day his bank statement has a whole lot of withdrawals, each one the amount of six hundo.
When Ray goes to the strip club the next day his bank statement has a whole lot of withdrawals, each one the amount of six hundo.
kaz
+0 -0
"The Hindenburg of walkin' into a room"
That's just amazing
"The Hindenburg of walkin' into a room"
That's just amazing
nice-on-water
+2 -0
The TWA Flight 800 of casual conversation.
Too soon?
The TWA Flight 800 of casual conversation.
Too soon?
tekende
+1 -0
The Challenger of chattin' with a man or a lady
The Challenger of chattin' with a man or a lady
rowboat
+2 -0
The Jonestown of first date small talk.
Happy 30th, People's Temple!
The Jonestown of first date small talk.
Happy 30th, People's Temple!
davey-boy
+0 -0
Oh, sorry but you have failed to answer in the form of a vehicular accident. We do have some lovely parting gifts for you, however, as well as our gratitude for playing; "Your Social Awkwardness Compared to Locomotive Tagedy"
Oh, sorry but you have failed to answer in the form of a vehicular accident. We do have some lovely parting gifts for you, however, as well as our gratitude for playing; "Your Social Awkwardness Compared to Locomotive Tagedy"
nice-on-water
+0 -0
The Munich Air Disaster of parting gifts.
The Munich Air Disaster of parting gifts.
davey-boy
+0 -0
The Air India Flight 182 of amusing related anecdotes.
The Air India Flight 182 of amusing related anecdotes.
sje46
+3 -0
The time I rode my bike into the pond of social intercourse.
The time I rode my bike into the pond of social intercourse.
sje46
+0 -0
Heehee.
Heehee.
davey-boy
+0 -0
Hey guys! Remember the time sje46 rode his bike into the Pond of Social Intercouse?
Hey guys! Remember the time sje46 rode his bike into the Pond of Social Intercouse?
sje46
+0 -0
HOW EMBARRASSING
HOW EMBARRASSING
nice-on-water
+0 -0
How could I forget...
How could I forget...
biff
+0 -0
The little fucker tore my special Social Intercourse Swim Trunks with the fender on his goddamn bike.
And the sign even said DON'T RIDE YOUR GODDAMN BIKES INTO THE GODDAMN POND
The little fucker tore my special Social Intercourse Swim Trunks with the fender on his goddamn bike.
And the sign even said DON'T RIDE YOUR GODDAMN BIKES INTO THE GODDAMN POND
nice-on-water
+0 -0
WITHOUT PROTECTION NO LESS
WITHOUT PROTECTION NO LESS
sje46
+0 -0
I was wearing a helmet!
I always wear a helmet before I dive into the pool of social intercourse!
I was wearing a helmet!
I always wear a helmet before I dive into the pool of social intercourse!
nice-on-water
+1 -0
This is off-topic but related in a way. One night, laying in bed, half asleep, drifting in and out of consciousness, a sharp thought pierced the fog of my tired mind: "Larry Bird is like the Michael Jordan of basketball." The absurdity woke me up and made me laugh, and all subsequent attempts to recapture the glory never succeeded: "Dale Earnhardt is the Jeff Gordon of racing"; "Sandy Koufax is the Whitey Ford of baseball;" etc.
That story was the 1945 B-25 Mitchell Empire State Building accident of boring anecdotes.
This is off-topic but related in a way. One night, laying in bed, half asleep, drifting in and out of consciousness, a sharp thought pierced the fog of my tired mind: "Larry Bird is like the Michael Jordan of basketball." The absurdity woke me up and made me laugh, and all subsequent attempts to recapture the glory never succeeded: "Dale Earnhardt is the Jeff Gordon of racing"; "Sandy Koufax is the Whitey Ford of baseball;" etc.
That story was the 1945 B-25 Mitchell Empire State Building accident of boring anecdotes.
mattylite
+0 -0
Holy shit, I did the same thing with this cheap beer that was around for a while. It was called Meisterbrau, and it said it was the Lion of Beers. So I accidentally said just as Meisterbrau is the Lion of Beers, Lions are the Lions of the Animal Kingdom. But people laughed. So it was cool.
Holy shit, I did the same thing with this cheap beer that was around for a while. It was called Meisterbrau, and it said it was the Lion of Beers. So I accidentally said just as Meisterbrau is the Lion of Beers, Lions are the Lions of the Animal Kingdom. But people laughed. So it was cool.
nice-on-water
+0 -0
Damn it, if only that line came to me at a party or some such social gathering.
Damn it, if only that line came to me at a party or some such social gathering.
stereo
+0 -0
Beer is the Beer of Beers.
Beer is the Beer of Beers.
nbeer
+0 -0
This metaphor has turned my day around. How can you NOT have a spring in your step with word-configurations like this scurrying around in the world?
This metaphor has turned my day around. How can you NOT have a spring in your step with word-configurations like this scurrying around in the world?
a_horde_of_orcs
+0 -0
Typo in the alt text?!
Noooooooo!
Typo in the alt text?!
Noooooooo!
rowboat
+0 -0
It almost seems like he was participating in that weird little baryonyx-themed mini-meme that has hopefully died by now.
It almost seems like he was participating in that weird little baryonyx-themed mini-meme that has hopefully died by now.
sje46
+0 -1
I can't baryeve that you think he would stoop that low as the common, vulgur assetbaryian. Onyxstad is a probaryssional. Besides, It's "bary", not "barey".
I can't baryeve that you think he would stoop that low as the common, vulgur assetbaryian. Onyxstad is a probaryssional. Besides, It's "bary", not "barey".
stereo
+0 -0
I'm sure he meant to do it.
I'm sure he meant to do it.
theguitarhero
+0 -0
he fixed it now. sad day.
he fixed it now. sad day.
nice-on-water
+0 -0
:( For a while there, it was like he was a part...of our world...
::recedes into darkness with tear-brimmed eyes::
:( For a while there, it was like he was a part...of our world...
::recedes into darkness with tear-brimmed eyes::
theguitarhero
+4 -0
It was as if God Himself stepped out of Heaven and said "I really wish Firefly didn't get canceled."
It was as if God Himself stepped out of Heaven and said "I really wish Firefly didn't get canceled."
scorpio_nadir
+0 -0
Nice catch, stereo. Baryonyx (sp?) should get a signed copy of that strip with that alt-text. He is...now part of the lore...
Nice catch, stereo. Baryonyx (sp?) should get a signed copy of that strip with that alt-text. He is...now part of the lore...
baryonyx
+0 -0
HAHAHAHAHA.
Oh my god. I missed that.
HAHAHAHAHA.
Oh my god. I missed that.
dzieger
+0 -0
There are already ~200 comments (which I don't have time to read through), and I'm sure at least 15% of them have already noted this, but the term "an appeasement of chutneys" packs a remarkable amount of awesome into 4 little words. Also added to my vocabulary: "ramify," ("verbing weirds language" - Calvin), and "The Hindenburg of [insert action or activity]."
Has anyone gone to the trouble of putting together a glossary or lexicon of Achewood-isms? If so, someone point me to it; if not, I'd be willing to take on the project in my sadly copious free time between Web design gigs. Shit, if business gets any slower, I'll have time to annotate the fucker.
There are already ~200 comments (which I don't have time to read through), and I'm sure at least 15% of them have already noted this, but the term "an appeasement of chutneys" packs a remarkable amount of awesome into 4 little words. Also added to my vocabulary: "ramify," ("verbing weirds language" - Calvin), and "The Hindenburg of [insert action or activity]."
Has anyone gone to the trouble of putting together a glossary or lexicon of Achewood-isms? If so, someone point me to it; if not, I'd be willing to take on the project in my sadly copious free time between Web design gigs. Shit, if business gets any slower, I'll have time to annotate the fucker.
hamscout
+0 -0
You are apparently the Hindenburg of web design.
These events will ramify into you making a hella annotated list.
Them's some rough chuckles, horse dogg maniac.
You are apparently the Hindenburg of web design.
These events will ramify into you making a hella annotated list.
Them's some rough chuckles, horse dogg maniac.
cbtbone
+0 -0
Alt Text: Nobody has ever called dzieger horse dogg maniac.
Alt Text: Nobody has ever called dzieger horse dogg maniac.
nice-on-water
+0 -0
Oh my dogg I would love to do that, all such as compiling a glossary all Webster style but I'd be crazy as the dickens and off my cookie to do that now, cause I got hell of finals coming up soon. That is some black beans indeed.
Sorry.
Oh my dogg I would love to do that, all such as compiling a glossary all Webster style but I'd be crazy as the dickens and off my cookie to do that now, cause I got hell of finals coming up soon. That is some black beans indeed.
Sorry.
smallblackdog
+0 -0
Is the bum ticker a consequence of out-of-warranty bowels?
(Sucks teeth) 'sounds expensive'
Is the bum ticker a consequence of out-of-warranty bowels?
(Sucks teeth) 'sounds expensive'
stereo
+0 -0
There's a killer on the road, his bum is ticking like a toad...
There's a killer on the road, his bum is ticking like a toad...
reverendtmac
+1 -0
Sounds.
Well this sounds like a waste of my time.
Those under-warranty bowels are nine hundred knicker in any shop you're lucky enough to find them in, and you're complaining about two hundred? What school of finance did you study? They're a deal. They're a steal. They're the steal of the fucking century. In fact...fuck it, smallblackdog, I think I'll keep 'em!
Sounds.
Well this sounds like a waste of my time.
Those under-warranty bowels are nine hundred knicker in any shop you're lucky enough to find them in, and you're complaining about two hundred? What school of finance did you study? They're a deal. They're a steal. They're the steal of the fucking century. In fact...fuck it, smallblackdog, I think I'll keep 'em!
smallblackdog
+0 -0
All right - keep yer hair on.
All right - keep yer hair on.
i_love_kate
+0 -0
Sounds, mother? I know not sounds.
Sounds, mother? I know not sounds.
lateadopter
+0 -0
This one is like old times, with Beef bringing the sass. Actually, the last little while has been like old times. Yay.
This one is like old times, with Beef bringing the sass. Actually, the last little while has been like old times. Yay.
theguitarhero
+0 -0
Yay, we like it when nothing changes!
Yay, we like it when nothing changes!
hateandwar
+0 -0
Does anybody care that Ray isn't wearing the phone jacket or are we over that now?
Does anybody care that Ray isn't wearing the phone jacket or are we over that now?
nice-on-water
+0 -0
Hasn't that not been a consistent trend since like 2005?
Hasn't that not been a consistent trend since like 2005?
echidnaboy
+0 -0
No jacket, but it seems he's put on a watch for the occasion. As soon as I saw it, I thought, oh, Ray's going to look at his watch. Like on The Simpsons, when Homer's wearing a watch, and you know he's going to look at it because otherwise why would they go to the trouble of drawing it? But Ray doesn't look at his watch. Why doesn't he look at his watch? Look at the watch, Ray.
No jacket, but it seems he's put on a watch for the occasion. As soon as I saw it, I thought, oh, Ray's going to look at his watch. Like on The Simpsons, when Homer's wearing a watch, and you know he's going to look at it because otherwise why would they go to the trouble of drawing it? But Ray doesn't look at his watch. Why doesn't he look at his watch? Look at the watch, Ray.
theguitarhero
+2 -0
I looked at the watch, Ray.
I looked at the watch, Ray.
zapatos
+0 -0
Ray doesn't need to look at it.
"It is right now, I know this. I know it is right now."
Ray doesn't need to look at it.
"It is right now, I know this. I know it is right now."
desert_donkey
+0 -1
starts slow.. is gonna be lame.. last 3 panels keeps real.
5.
starts slow.. is gonna be lame.. last 3 panels keeps real.
5.
theguitarhero
+0 -1
Is that even coherent? Is that even English?
Is that even coherent? Is that even English?
theguitarhero
+0 -1
Is it secret? Is it safe?
Is it secret? Is it safe?
nice-on-water
+0 -0
IS IT LIVE OR IS IT MEMOREX
IS IT LIVE OR IS IT MEMOREX
biff
+0 -0
I can't do that.
I can't do that.
c_dizzle
+0 -0
Indeed, a more appropriate digestivi would be some Frenet Branca from between her tits.
...if you want to incorporate the taste of canker medicine with having your face in a pretty lady's bosom.
Indeed, a more appropriate digestivi would be some Frenet Branca from between her tits.
...if you want to incorporate the taste of canker medicine with having your face in a pretty lady's bosom.
butta
+0 -0
This... this is a masterpiece. My favourite strip of all-time. I will be ordering this one.
This... this is a masterpiece. My favourite strip of all-time. I will be ordering this one.
tripleoptics
+0 -0
hey that's what i do at strip clubs too!
hey that's what i do at strip clubs too!
sanjulian
+0 -0
i like that they spin around when they talk on the phone. i do that.
i like that they spin around when they talk on the phone. i do that.
professorriffs
+0 -0
Love the vibe Onstad is rolling with lately, but I do miss the shorter strips a bit. They smacked of an immediacy which seems to have been left behind.... Still diggin' it though Chris baby.
Love the vibe Onstad is rolling with lately, but I do miss the shorter strips a bit. They smacked of an immediacy which seems to have been left behind.... Still diggin' it though Chris baby.
nice-on-water
+0 -0
I do too. Not to say I'm all down on character development and love the "gag-a-day" form, but Achewood really rides high when a stand alone strip has Ray and Beef going back and forth about parking, or Lie-Bot telling Phillipe about the skeleton in the closet, or Ray talking about his hemorrhoid, because they're still character-derived and not just cheap jokes. Does that makes sense at all? It does.
I do too. Not to say I'm all down on character development and love the "gag-a-day" form, but Achewood really rides high when a stand alone strip has Ray and Beef going back and forth about parking, or Lie-Bot telling Phillipe about the skeleton in the closet, or Ray talking about his hemorrhoid, because they're still character-derived and not just cheap jokes. Does that makes sense at all? It does.
theguitarhero
+0 -1
That actually makes perfect sense. I agree as well, I like character development but I also like to laugh. I think Onstad has proven that he can have both (The Party, for example) but lately he has been sacrificing humor for plot, or dragging things out to one excruciatingly set-up punch line (I think the fact that they keep calling Polly a gold digger is a hint at where this arc is going).
I would say the best recent example of what Onstad needs to be doing is the Wedding arc. The build up to the actual wedding and the aftermath was perfect and I waited every day for the next strip. The three arcs that built up to it, however, were an example of what he needs to not do in the future.
I'll shut up now.
That actually makes perfect sense. I agree as well, I like character development but I also like to laugh. I think Onstad has proven that he can have both (The Party, for example) but lately he has been sacrificing humor for plot, or dragging things out to one excruciatingly set-up punch line (I think the fact that they keep calling Polly a gold digger is a hint at where this arc is going).
I would say the best recent example of what Onstad needs to be doing is the Wedding arc. The build up to the actual wedding and the aftermath was perfect and I waited every day for the next strip. The three arcs that built up to it, however, were an example of what he needs to not do in the future.
I'll shut up now.
nice-on-water
+0 -0
Don't shut up, you understand me.
But that's exactly what I mean.
Don't shut up, you understand me.
But that's exactly what I mean.
theguitarhero
+0 -0
Who lamed me? What did I say that was lame worthy?
Or do I have...A STALKER?
Who lamed me? What did I say that was lame worthy?
Or do I have...A STALKER?
nice-on-water
+0 -0
A lame stalker. AWP!
A lame stalker. AWP!
wittyname
+0 -0
Awww, they turn and pose at the same time isn't that adorable.
Awww, they turn and pose at the same time isn't that adorable.
red-barchetta
+2 -1
Don't have time for reading 9000 comments but this one gets a 5 for the last frame. Golden.
Don't have time for reading 9000 comments but this one gets a 5 for the last frame. Golden.
theguitarhero
+0 -2
But you have time to post.
And it's only 494 (now 495) comments...
LAME'D
But you have time to post.
And it's only 494 (now 495) comments...
LAME'D
sje46
+0 -1
I think that the thread for this strip is going a little slow, actually.
Compared to the other ones recently, at least.
I think that the thread for this strip is going a little slow, actually.
Compared to the other ones recently, at least.
theguitarhero
+0 -0
I said it on the last strip, but I'm worried that all the cool things have been said...and if I see one more of these "These comments are stupid, but the strip was ace" comments I'm gonna flip my shit.
I already almost had a nervous breakdown at work because we had our "Christmas celebration".
I said it on the last strip, but I'm worried that all the cool things have been said...and if I see one more of these "These comments are stupid, but the strip was ace" comments I'm gonna flip my shit.
I already almost had a nervous breakdown at work because we had our "Christmas celebration".
theguitarhero
+0 -1
we had it today.
we had it today.
sje46
+0 -0
That is just wrong.
That is just wrong.
theguitarhero
+0 -0
That's what I said to all the customers and most agreed.
That's why I hate my job because we have to be nice to our customers and they suck.
That's what I said to all the customers and most agreed.
That's why I hate my job because we have to be nice to our customers and they suck.
stereo
+0 -0
Spread dissent, that's in the spirit of Chrismas.
Spread dissent, that's in the spirit of Chrismas.
theguitarhero
+0 -0
I try man, I try, but they have cameras everywhere.
Seriously last night I was casing the joint trying to see if I could get buy all four cameras outside in order to tag the front wall by the drive-thru pharmacy. Damn near impossible .
I try man, I try, but they have cameras everywhere.
Seriously last night I was casing the joint trying to see if I could get buy all four cameras outside in order to tag the front wall by the drive-thru pharmacy. Damn near impossible .
sje46
+0 -0
By tag do you mean graffitto, or do you mean a price tag?
By tag do you mean graffitto, or do you mean a price tag?
theguitarhero
+0 -0
graffitti yes.
I wanna tag it with "WHO WATCHES THE WATCHEMEN?" because i hate my job.
graffitti yes.
I wanna tag it with "WHO WATCHES THE WATCHEMEN?" because i hate my job.
zapatos
+0 -0
I would quit my god damn job.
I almost took the XM radio off the shelf and smashed it with a 16lb sledgehammer, because one of the fucking retards iworkwithwantedtolistent to tehchristamasstation oh fuck dammitihateithere someime
I would quit my god damn job.
I almost took the XM radio off the shelf and smashed it with a 16lb sledgehammer, because one of the fucking retards iworkwithwantedtolistent to tehchristamasstation oh fuck dammitihateithere someime
aperson
+0 -0
Hey - why not just sex him/her up until they agree to not do that?
Hey - why not just sex him/her up until they agree to not do that?
achilleselbow
+1 -0
That's Zapatos!
*cue theme music*
That's Zapatos!
*cue theme music*
aperson
+1 -0
That's Zapatos! is filmed before a live studio audience of furiously sobbing/masturbating virgins.
That's Zapatos! is filmed before a live studio audience of furiously sobbing/masturbating virgins.
zapatos
+0 -0
...make this happen please.
...make this happen please.
zapatos
+0 -0
why would i fucksomeone who listens to giftmas shit?
why would i fucksomeone who listens to giftmas shit?
achilleselbow
+0 -0
Because they have two legs and a pulse?
Because they have two legs and a pulse?
aperson
+0 -0
...because they have cute buns?
...because they have cute buns?
rowboat
+0 -0
To punish them.
To punish them.
sje46
+0 -0
Because you are indiscriminate when it comes to your sexual partners?
Because you are indiscriminate when it comes to your sexual partners?
sje46
+0 -0
I'm just guessing here.
I'm just guessing here.
theguitarhero
+0 -0
because you can.
because you can.
mattylite
+3 -0
Because of a problem?
Because of a problem?
steev_dayv
+0 -0
Because they will have you?
Because they will have you?
smilebuddha
+0 -0
Because it's Thursday.
Because it's Thursday.
rowboat
+0 -0
Nobody? Really? OK.
...Boned?
Nobody? Really? OK.
...Boned?
fawnet
+0 -0
This is just damned odd. When did Ray become the pessimist around here? And it actually makes me uneasy to watch them disagree like this. They know each other too well; it's the sort of thing that could get really personal and accurate and nasty.
This is just damned odd. When did Ray become the pessimist around here? And it actually makes me uneasy to watch them disagree like this. They know each other too well; it's the sort of thing that could get really personal and accurate and nasty.
achilleselbow
+1 -0
Have...have you read any other strips? Ray and Beef disagree on everything from parking to preference in women to whether it is okay to think of euphemisms for a Scotsman's junk.
Have...have you read any other strips? Ray and Beef disagree on everything from parking to preference in women to whether it is okay to think of euphemisms for a Scotsman's junk.
zapatos
+0 -0
These comments are stupid, but the strip was ace.
These comments are stupid, but the strip was ace.
achilleselbow
+0 -0
It was so cash.
It was so cash.
zapatos
+0 -0
I see this phrase often in the assetbar, however I do not catch the reference.
I see this phrase often in the assetbar, however I do not catch the reference.
achilleselbow
+0 -0
Original
Variations
Original
Variations
sje46
+0 -0
Also, who was the guy who posted it originally on Assetbar? I must admit, my feelings were hurt. Despite the lack of picture.
I was browsing ED last night (2AM) and I came across a page that had Goatse, Tubgirl, etc. I have to admit, guys. It ain't so bad as you had me thinking.
Also, who was the guy who posted it originally on Assetbar? I must admit, my feelings were hurt. Despite the lack of picture.
I was browsing ED last night (2AM) and I came across a page that had Goatse, Tubgirl, etc. I have to admit, guys. It ain't so bad as you had me thinking.
rowboat
+0 -0
GOD FUCKING DAMN IT! Is everything that is said on this board just some shitty meme from somewhere else? This is fucking maddening.
GOD FUCKING DAMN IT! Is everything that is said on this board just some shitty meme from somewhere else? This is fucking maddening.
scorpio_nadir
+0 -0
Someone could write an anti-meme script with dictionary for Greasemonkey. Someone meaning not me.
I mean, if you're going to Have a Cow , about it, Man.
Someone could write an anti-meme script with dictionary for Greasemonkey. Someone meaning not me.
I mean, if you're going to Have a Cow , about it, Man.
aperson
+0 -0
Greasemonkey memeblocker: apply to forehead?
Greasemonkey memeblocker: apply to forehead?
lateadopter
+0 -0
Hey, aperson, I'm glad to see you've returned to pictures of Kate Winslet. Why not one of the new ones from Vanity Fair?
Hey, aperson, I'm glad to see you've returned to pictures of Kate Winslet. Why not one of the new ones from Vanity Fair?
scorpio_nadir
+0 -0
Now with added UV-Protection for killing pesky virals Fast, Fast, Fast!
Now with added UV-Protection for killing pesky virals Fast, Fast, Fast!
sje46
+0 -0
Cowabunga!
Cowabunga!
pogo
+0 -0
Only with my axe.
Only with my axe.
howl
+0 -0
Now that's the one I never got. What is this "my axe" thing?
Now that's the one I never got. What is this "my axe" thing?
davey-boy
+2 -0
From the 'Fellowship of the Ring' movie, where Viggo offers his sword, elf-boy his bow and Gimli his axe. The scene was unintentionally funny, and therefore rendered unfunny by use of the internet.
Though I have never seen it done properly, the premise of it would probably be that in casual conversation, one person says something along the lines of 'you have my____', you would add the 'My axe' rejoinder.
Example:
Party 1:"I was speaking to my sister the other day. She... Well, she had been drinking throughout the pregnancy. She lost the child."
Party 2 "Oh my god. I'm so sorry. You have my sympathy."
Party 3 "AND MY AXE!"
From the 'Fellowship of the Ring' movie, where Viggo offers his sword, elf-boy his bow and Gimli his axe. The scene was unintentionally funny, and therefore rendered unfunny by use of the internet.
Though I have never seen it done properly, the premise of it would probably be that in casual conversation, one person says something along the lines of 'you have my____', you would add the 'My axe' rejoinder.
Example:
Party 1:"I was speaking to my sister the other day. She... Well, she had been drinking throughout the pregnancy. She lost the child."
Party 2 "Oh my god. I'm so sorry. You have my sympathy."
Party 3 "AND MY AXE!"
scorpio_nadir
+1 -0
Mortified by the Infinite wave of tittering that arose to echo forever across the Internet from that one poorly contrived scene, Gimli calmly lay down his axe, waves of bitter brine cascading down his bearded cheeks, and renounced then and there the Fellowship and the Quest, which would ultimately fail miserably without his sturdy arm, plunging all 3 Worlds into an abyss of unprecedented suffering and despair; and resolved to spend the rest of his days in the forest as a solitary, pondering the cruel, fickle fate that would put his oh-so promising career as a Heroic Wagnerian Dwarf in the hands of an idiot Director, then dash it like the shards of an elven moon-goblet cast on the stony walls of Blechhamrohr, leaving him to be the butt of ridicule forever and ever. Because of that one ass scene. GODDAMMIT!
Mortified by the Infinite wave of tittering that arose to echo forever across the Internet from that one poorly contrived scene, Gimli calmly lay down his axe, waves of bitter brine cascading down his bearded cheeks, and renounced then and there the Fellowship and the Quest, which would ultimately fail miserably without his sturdy arm, plunging all 3 Worlds into an abyss of unprecedented suffering and despair; and resolved to spend the rest of his days in the forest as a solitary, pondering the cruel, fickle fate that would put his oh-so promising career as a Heroic Wagnerian Dwarf in the hands of an idiot Director, then dash it like the shards of an elven moon-goblet cast on the stony walls of Blechhamrohr, leaving him to be the butt of ridicule forever and ever. Because of that one ass scene. GODDAMMIT!
tekende
+0 -0
Well, I mean really, Gimli ruined things twice. First with "AND MY AXE" and then with "Toss me!"
Well, I mean really, Gimli ruined things twice. First with "AND MY AXE" and then with "Toss me!"
scorpio_nadir
+0 -0
Gimli: The Hindenburg of Fantasy Epics.
Gimli: The Hindenburg of Fantasy Epics.
stereo
+0 -0
sniggers
sniggers
zapatos
+0 -0
We dwarves are natural sprinters!
Now some people believe there are no dwarf women!
Ha hee hee, ha hee hee hee!
We dwarves are natural sprinters!
Now some people believe there are no dwarf women!
Ha hee hee, ha hee hee hee!
fineoakstructure
+0 -0
It's bary likely.
It's bary likely.
theguitarhero
+0 -0
-_- can we call a moratorium on the bary/onyx gag?
-_- can we call a moratorium on the bary/onyx gag?
sje46
+0 -0
IT WAS NOT ME.
I mean, sebaryously, I am getting annoyed by it too.
IT WAS NOT ME.
I mean, sebaryously, I am getting annoyed by it too.
fineoakstructure
+0 -0
Hey man c'mon technically I started it by issuing the order by I never got to do it myself. I just couldn't resist throwing it out there since it had pretty much ended. Plus, ironically, it's a quasi-"meme" that, as far as I'm aware, originated on assetbar (i.e. I didn't get the idea from anywhere, I'm a pretty natural talent when it comes to being a prick).
Hey man c'mon technically I started it by issuing the order by I never got to do it myself. I just couldn't resist throwing it out there since it had pretty much ended. Plus, ironically, it's a quasi-"meme" that, as far as I'm aware, originated on assetbar (i.e. I didn't get the idea from anywhere, I'm a pretty natural talent when it comes to being a prick).
sje46
+0 -0
That is pretty ironyx.
(We should so keep this meme going)
That is pretty ironyx.
(We should so keep this meme going)
nice-on-water
+0 -0
I barygree.
OH MAN THAT ONE WASN'T EVEN CLOSE
I barygree.
OH MAN THAT ONE WASN'T EVEN CLOSE
sje46
+0 -0
True story: my friend showed me pictures of her new cats today, and one of them is named . ..you guessed it, Oynx.
True story: my friend showed me pictures of her new cats today, and one of them is named . ..you guessed it, Oynx.
nice-on-water
+0 -0
Bary interestonyxing.
Bary interestonyxing.
sje46
+0 -1
You're so cash.
I love you, man.
You're so cash.
I love you, man.
lateadopter
+0 -0
I was working overseas once, and I started seeing a local woman. This was in a country where the average income was about $8 a month. We were having dinner at the house of a friend of mine who was also an ex-pat. We actually met at his house in the first place. Out of the blue, he pulled out a bunch of $100 bills and asked me to tell him if I thought they were genuine or counterfeit. I was uncomfortable, my girlfriend was upset, this guy was just smug. I went into the next room to ask him what the hell he was doing, and he said he thought I should be careful, she was probably just after my money.
Better yet, the next month he said he wanted to buy my laptop. He kept it for six months, didn't pay me, and then said he didn't want it because he could get a better one.
Somehow, he still thought he was my friend after all this. Kept sending me e-mails after he left the country and so on. Ray lives, I guess.
I was working overseas once, and I started seeing a local woman. This was in a country where the average income was about $8 a month. We were having dinner at the house of a friend of mine who was also an ex-pat. We actually met at his house in the first place. Out of the blue, he pulled out a bunch of $100 bills and asked me to tell him if I thought they were genuine or counterfeit. I was uncomfortable, my girlfriend was upset, this guy was just smug. I went into the next room to ask him what the hell he was doing, and he said he thought I should be careful, she was probably just after my money.
Better yet, the next month he said he wanted to buy my laptop. He kept it for six months, didn't pay me, and then said he didn't want it because he could get a better one.
Somehow, he still thought he was my friend after all this. Kept sending me e-mails after he left the country and so on. Ray lives, I guess.
tekende
+0 -0
That's more of a Pat or Bensington Butters than a Ray.
That's more of a Pat or Bensington Butters than a Ray.
robbie17m
+0 -0
How did he get your laptop without paying you?
How did he get your laptop without paying you?
lateadopter
+0 -0
He said he'd pay me after he went back to France to get cash. This was actually normal practice; we all had to carry in any cash we needed, as the banks could not be trusted.
Anyway, he bought himself a better computer when he was in France and simply returned mine, long after I had replaced it. He was the one who effectively took my money, but this irony escaped him.
He said he'd pay me after he went back to France to get cash. This was actually normal practice; we all had to carry in any cash we needed, as the banks could not be trusted.
Anyway, he bought himself a better computer when he was in France and simply returned mine, long after I had replaced it. He was the one who effectively took my money, but this irony escaped him.
pogo
+0 -0
I see you kids have made a mess of this thread while I was at work! Now your mother is going to be mad at all of us.
I see you kids have made a mess of this thread while I was at work! Now your mother is going to be mad at all of us.
theguitarhero
+0 -0
Oh Assetbar you are in Trouble again!
Oh Assetbar you are in Trouble again!
woodenteeth
+2 -0
In panels 3 and 5 Beef and Ray are doing what David Foster Wallace once observed as the phone waltz. Where people talking absent mindedly on the phone will be seen to walk and turn in circles. DFW was told that directly after a press conference a lobby full of journalists could be observed talking furiously, and all turning anti-clockwise.
Apparently in the southern hemisphere we turn clockwise.
In panels 3 and 5 Beef and Ray are doing what David Foster Wallace once observed as the phone waltz. Where people talking absent mindedly on the phone will be seen to walk and turn in circles. DFW was told that directly after a press conference a lobby full of journalists could be observed talking furiously, and all turning anti-clockwise.
Apparently in the southern hemisphere we turn clockwise.
scorpio_nadir
+0 -0
Quote:
What a horrible sight that must have been. Like bees in a hive from hell.
Quote:
DFW was told that directly after a press conference a lobby full of journalists could be observed talking furiously, and all turning anti-clockwise.
What a horrible sight that must have been. Like bees in a hive from hell.
woodenteeth
+0 -0
Hah! He saw it later on in the article and described it as strangely beautiful and entirely hypnotic.
Hah! He saw it later on in the article and described it as strangely beautiful and entirely hypnotic.
scorpio_nadir
+0 -1
Hah! This was from a guy who was so successful as a writer, he hung himself in the garage. Hah!
- Too Soon?
Hah! This was from a guy who was so successful as a writer, he hung himself in the garage. Hah!
- Too Soon?
skiddyfisk
+1 -1
14 minutes left in "This evening PST". WILL IT HAPPEN
14 minutes left in "This evening PST". WILL IT HAPPEN
spazdor
+0 -0
I count 2 minutes to go.
I count 2 minutes to go.
sje46
+0 -0
1
1
sje46
+0 -0
0
0
spazdor
+0 -0
I wonder if Daddy keeps his promises over in the members' section. *jealous glare*
I wonder if Daddy keeps his promises over in the members' section. *jealous glare*
sje46
+0 -0
:(
:(
telescreen
+1 -0
Listen folks, I understand that the Onstad cannot always get the free strip out every day, and I am willing to wait. But I wish that he would just not tell us that a strip will be here at all.
Because it just hurts so much when there is not.
Listen folks, I understand that the Onstad cannot always get the free strip out every day, and I am willing to wait. But I wish that he would just not tell us that a strip will be here at all.
Because it just hurts so much when there is not.
skiddyfisk
+0 -0
Can any of the payfolk enlighten us as to how complete the existing strip preview is? I mean, if he has the strip done and is intentionally making the plebians wait for it, that would be just uncool, and I hope it isn't so. :(
Can any of the payfolk enlighten us as to how complete the existing strip preview is? I mean, if he has the strip done and is intentionally making the plebians wait for it, that would be just uncool, and I hope it isn't so. :(
skiddyfisk
+1 -0
I must also agree that a late strip is made wholly sadder by a broken promise. I wish he'd just issue a blanket "at random" schedule and leave us to check in daily for ourselves.
I must also agree that a late strip is made wholly sadder by a broken promise. I wish he'd just issue a blanket "at random" schedule and leave us to check in daily for ourselves.
sje46
+0 -0
I wish he would take a page from our good friend Mr. Monroe (I mean enemy please don't kill me) and write a few weeks ahead and have it automatically post at midnight on given days.
Make that 9PM because East Coast rocks.
I wish he would take a page from our good friend Mr. Monroe (I mean enemy please don't kill me) and write a few weeks ahead and have it automatically post at midnight on given days.
Make that 9PM because East Coast rocks.
rowboat
+0 -0
That's probably a little easier to do when you draw stick figures, no?
That's probably a little easier to do when you draw stick figures, no?
sje46
+0 -2
Then Onstad should draw stick figures.
Well, Monroe does put a lot of time into some of them. He is a good drawer, I think. HE just doesn't utilize his ability.
I don't think Achewood is considered sublime either.
Then Onstad should draw stick figures.
Well, Monroe does put a lot of time into some of them. He is a good drawer, I think. HE just doesn't utilize his ability.
I don't think Achewood is considered sublime either.
rowboat
+0 -1
That's what I hear. Anyway, I really just wanted to keep up the tradition of telling you that I don't like xkcd whenever you mention it.
Isn't it hilarious?!
That's what I hear. Anyway, I really just wanted to keep up the tradition of telling you that I don't like xkcd whenever you mention it.
Isn't it hilarious?!
theguitarhero
+1 -0
Seriously I can't believe you people that you lamed him (both of them) for saying these things.
What the fuck is wrong with you all!
Seriously I can't believe you people that you lamed him (both of them) for saying these things.
What the fuck is wrong with you all!
hamscout
+0 -0
I think it loses something in the translation...
I think it loses something in the translation...
rowboat
+0 -0
This is awesome and terrible.
This is awesome and terrible.
sje46
+0 -0
I will post this on the forums, no?
I will post this on the forums, no?
pogo
+0 -0
Has none of the charm of the original.
Has none of the charm of the original.
hamscout
+0 -0
Everyone realizes that I made this, right?
This isn't something from the XKCD archive...
Everyone realizes that I made this, right?
This isn't something from the XKCD archive...
sje46
+0 -0
I will post this on the forums, no?
I will post this on the forums, no?
hamscout
+0 -0
It is disseminated and unprotected content on the internet. Do as you see fit.
Just don't forget:
(c) copyright 2008 - Hamscout on Assetbar
It is disseminated and unprotected content on the internet. Do as you see fit.
Just don't forget:
(c) copyright 2008 - Hamscout on Assetbar
rowboat
+0 -0
I knew you made it. I know how you do.
I knew you made it. I know how you do.
sje46
+0 -0
Did it.
Did it.
hamscout
+0 -0
DONE.
DONE.
sje46
+0 -0
You found it?
You found it?
hamscout
+0 -0
Whaaa? I was just finishing the:
"do...did it... DONE ." for my own enjoyment.
What are we talking about now?
Whaaa? I was just finishing the:
"do...did it... DONE ." for my own enjoyment.
What are we talking about now?
zapatos
+0 -0
Dinner, at seven.
Dinner, at seven.
stereo
+0 -0
I don't see why it would be easier to do them early because they're stick figures. There's still the same amount of comicking involved, it just happens at a different time.
I don't see why it would be easier to do them early because they're stick figures. There's still the same amount of comicking involved, it just happens at a different time.
sje46
+0 -0
You do one and a half a day until you work yourself up to being ahead by 6 strips, and then you just do one per day (not day, but per however-long-the-perios-between-strips-should-be.
You do one and a half a day until you work yourself up to being ahead by 6 strips, and then you just do one per day (not day, but per however-long-the-perios-between-strips-should-be.
achilleselbow
+0 -0
It can't be that much easier than copypasting the same drawings of the characters in stock positions.
It can't be that much easier than copypasting the same drawings of the characters in stock positions.
rowboat
+1 -0
XKCD DEFENSE SQUAD - MOBILIZE!
No, I understand what you're saying to an extent. I guess I should have taken a pot shot at the dialog, then. Whether or not it's clever (or just "smart," whatever that avails it), every "character" is clearly speaking in the same voice which is the undisguised voice of the author. I mean, you put Connie, Beef and Vald in a dark room, you know who's who. On the other hand, you put the stick figure with the hat in a dark room with the, um....the stick figure without the hat.... yeah.
I think my point stands. You think I am wrong. That's OK.
XKCD DEFENSE SQUAD - MOBILIZE!
No, I understand what you're saying to an extent. I guess I should have taken a pot shot at the dialog, then. Whether or not it's clever (or just "smart," whatever that avails it), every "character" is clearly speaking in the same voice which is the undisguised voice of the author. I mean, you put Connie, Beef and Vald in a dark room, you know who's who. On the other hand, you put the stick figure with the hat in a dark room with the, um....the stick figure without the hat.... yeah.
I think my point stands. You think I am wrong. That's OK.
skiddyfisk
+0 -0
VALD
VALD
achilleselbow
+0 -0
Nah, I don't think you're wrong. I was just pointing out that most of the drawing in Achewood is basically clip art at this point, so it's a bad place to hang your hat when explaining why the strips take so long. This second explanation of yours is better.
Nah, I don't think you're wrong. I was just pointing out that most of the drawing in Achewood is basically clip art at this point, so it's a bad place to hang your hat when explaining why the strips take so long. This second explanation of yours is better.
skiddyfisk
+0 -0
The art itself may be simple, but the minutae dear Onstad puts in must take time to ponder up.
The art itself may be simple, but the minutae dear Onstad puts in must take time to ponder up.
scorpio_nadir
+0 -0
Like....like when your dad promised to take you to the ballgame, and never did?
Or worse?
Like....like when your dad promised to take you to the ballgame, and never did?
Or worse?
achilleselbow
+2 -0
It's more like when dad disappears and then comes back one day and yells "I'm home, son! I'm sorry for all the pain I caused you and your mother!" And you yell "Dad!" and run towards him with arms outstretched and tears streaming down your face, and just when it looks like he's about to give you a big hug, he goes "...NOT!" and quickly steps out of the way, putting his foot out to trip you so you go flying facedown into the floor and as you're lying there you can hear the door open and his footsteps recede while he chuckles softly to himself.
It's exactly like that.
It's more like when dad disappears and then comes back one day and yells "I'm home, son! I'm sorry for all the pain I caused you and your mother!" And you yell "Dad!" and run towards him with arms outstretched and tears streaming down your face, and just when it looks like he's about to give you a big hug, he goes "...NOT!" and quickly steps out of the way, putting his foot out to trip you so you go flying facedown into the floor and as you're lying there you can hear the door open and his footsteps recede while he chuckles softly to himself.
It's exactly like that.
sje46
+1 -0
You're bringing back bad memories.
I don't think that was dad. dad wouldn't be that mean. Dad loves me. that was a mean imposter who pretended he was Daddy.
Daddy I love you Daddy. I saved that beer bottle you drank on the day you left. Look, I painted on it with Mommy's nailpaint! She got rightly mad at me and smacked me, but I did it just for you. It smells bad but I knew that you were going to finish it someday Dad, and to see me, because I love you Daddy.
I love you Daddy .
You're bringing back bad memories.
I don't think that was dad. dad wouldn't be that mean. Dad loves me. that was a mean imposter who pretended he was Daddy.
Daddy I love you Daddy. I saved that beer bottle you drank on the day you left. Look, I painted on it with Mommy's nailpaint! She got rightly mad at me and smacked me, but I did it just for you. It smells bad but I knew that you were going to finish it someday Dad, and to see me, because I love you Daddy.
I love you Daddy .
pogo
+0 -0
I'd rather have a dog. Good luck, Dad.
I'd rather have a dog. Good luck, Dad.
tekende
+0 -0
achilleselbow, what is the saddest thing?
achilleselbow, what is the saddest thing?
telescreen
+0 -0
The saddest thing is checking Achewood, seeing "strip this evening" and knowing it means yesterday evening, and seeing that in fact there is an old strip up.
The saddest thing is checking Achewood, seeing "strip this evening" and knowing it means yesterday evening, and seeing that in fact there is an old strip up.
rowboat
+0 -0
If that's the saddest thing, your life's OK.
If that's the saddest thing, your life's OK.
stereo
+0 -0
Winning the lottery and then dying the next day.
Winning the lottery and then dying the next day.
stereo
+0 -0
When a fire escape ladder impales you through the eye socket.
When a fire escape ladder impales you through the eye socket.
robbie17m
+0 -0
Jaws-of-life related skull impalement
Jaws-of-life related skull impalement
theguitarhero
+1 -1
10,000 spoons when all you need is a knife.
10,000 spoons when all you need is a knife.
stereo
+0 -0
You'd think with that many spoons you could whittle one of them into a knife or something.
You'd think with that many spoons you could whittle one of them into a knife or something.
falseprophet
+0 -0
That's just the kind of city-boy thinkin that dont know nuthin bout whittlin
You want to whittle? Get you a whittlin stick. You can't just SPOON your way to the top. You got to earn it.
That's just the kind of city-boy thinkin that dont know nuthin bout whittlin
You want to whittle? Get you a whittlin stick. You can't just SPOON your way to the top. You got to earn it.
scorpio_nadir
+0 -0
If he was in Shawshank, [i]he could![i] And he'd be a hard guy too! No sentimental drivel about them spoons, no sirree.
If he was in Shawshank, [i]he could![i] And he'd be a hard guy too! No sentimental drivel about them spoons, no sirree.
scorpio_nadir
+0 -0
Hmmm. Although I meant to write:
If he was in Shawshank, he could! And he'd be a hard guy too! No sentimental drivel about them spoons, no sirree.
I kinda like that cat's eye effect the [i]sometext[i] gives to it.
Hmmm. Although I meant to write:
If he was in Shawshank, he could! And he'd be a hard guy too! No sentimental drivel about them spoons, no sirree.
I kinda like that cat's eye effect the [i]sometext[i] gives to it.
telescreen
+0 -0
Or maybe my life is so banal and uninteresting that the spice of a horrible, tragic accident or misfortune would actually not be the saddest thing but a welcome change of pace.
Or maybe my life is so banal and uninteresting that the spice of a horrible, tragic accident or misfortune would actually not be the saddest thing but a welcome change of pace.
scorpio_nadir
+0 -0
That's a dad I would buy a beer. No "all mollycoddling, buying you Nintendo shit." That's a dad preparing his kid for the REAL WORLD.
That's a dad I would buy a beer. No "all mollycoddling, buying you Nintendo shit." That's a dad preparing his kid for the REAL WORLD.
zapatos
+0 -0
You have struck my funny bone, I am laughing. You have hammered at my achilles elbow sir.
You have struck my funny bone, I am laughing. You have hammered at my achilles elbow sir.
skiddyfisk
+0 -0
Am I the only one who thinks "FREE ZINE in the premium subscriber area" is somewhat contradictory?
Am I the only one who thinks "FREE ZINE in the premium subscriber area" is somewhat contradictory?
rachel
+0 -0
no.
also, anyone else noticed that you can't get to assetbar by clicking on the comic, any more? the way I got here, this time around, is by searching achewood assetbar. it came up, my profile is still here, everything is, but is it possible it's not accessible any more from the ordinary achewood site?
that seems strange, to me.
no.
also, anyone else noticed that you can't get to assetbar by clicking on the comic, any more? the way I got here, this time around, is by searching achewood assetbar. it came up, my profile is still here, everything is, but is it possible it's not accessible any more from the ordinary achewood site?
that seems strange, to me.
theguitarhero
+0 -0
Click discuss up on the menubar for Achewood.
Click discuss up on the menubar for Achewood.
sje46
+0 -0
I noticed that too. Maybe Onstad doesn't want his readers offended if they accidentally click on the comic while trying to read the alt-text.
I noticed that too. Maybe Onstad doesn't want his readers offended if they accidentally click on the comic while trying to read the alt-text.
theguitarhero
+0 -0
It'll hopefully end the recent flood of "CAN'T BE BOTHERED TO READ 100000000000000000000000 STUPID COMMENTS BUT I'M GOING TO SAY THIS IS THE BEST STRIP EVER BLA BLAH BLAH" comments.
It'll hopefully end the recent flood of "CAN'T BE BOTHERED TO READ 100000000000000000000000 STUPID COMMENTS BUT I'M GOING TO SAY THIS IS THE BEST STRIP EVER BLA BLAH BLAH" comments.
skiddyfisk
+0 -0
It would be nice if it sorted every hundred or so posts onto their own page, though.
It would be nice if it sorted every hundred or so posts onto their own page, though.
sje46
+0 -0
When I clicked "INBOX" it said this was posted zero seconds ago.
So cash.
When I clicked "INBOX" it said this was posted zero seconds ago.
So cash.
rowboat
+0 -0
Yeah, that'd be nice.
Yeah, that'd be nice.
autrepoupee
+1 -0
i think we are like goblins that live in the basement
i think we are like goblins that live in the basement
skiddyfisk
+0 -0
I noticed that too, the other day. There's no "discuss" link below the comic anymore, either.
I noticed that too, the other day. There's no "discuss" link below the comic anymore, either.
theguitarhero
+0 -0
But it IS on the menubar! CLICK IT.
But it IS on the menubar! CLICK IT.
stereo
+0 -0
I tend to skip the normal address anyway and just go to m.assetbar.com/achewood/home.
I tend to skip the normal address anyway and just go to m.assetbar.com/achewood/home.
falseprophet
+0 -0
Everyone else sees it but you.
It's because Onstad doesn't want you here.
Everyone else sees it but you.
It's because Onstad doesn't want you here.
skiddyfisk
+0 -0
I feel the timeframe indicated by "midday Thursday" has passed.
I feel the timeframe indicated by "midday Thursday" has passed.
sje46
+0 -0
Certainly on the East coast, but the west coast is debatable.
Certainly on the East coast, but the west coast is debatable.
skiddyfisk
+0 -0
Well, it's nearing three. I feel that that is the demarcation between midday and afternoon, if one has to wait that long. Given the strict definition of "after noon", I doubt everyone's so inclined.
Well, it's nearing three. I feel that that is the demarcation between midday and afternoon, if one has to wait that long. Given the strict definition of "after noon", I doubt everyone's so inclined.
sje46
+0 -0
Invalid?
*mad*
Invalid?
*mad*
nice-on-water
+0 -0
Dittz, man.
Dittz, man.
bluesabub
+0 -0
not bad but why does every strip lately have to be at least 12 panels, what about classic three panel format or even the one panel ones from back in the day (slammin ebay boxers). come on bring those back.
not bad but why does every strip lately have to be at least 12 panels, what about classic three panel format or even the one panel ones from back in the day (slammin ebay boxers). come on bring those back.
dasilodavi
+0 -0
...And THIS is how two knuckleheads since early times disagree on something.
...And THIS is how two knuckleheads since early times disagree on something.
Let us hope Ray does not screw up the cheese salad monologue.
If he does (or in any other way casts dispersions upon Connie's new dipping sauce), it will likely result in an epic battle between the winner of The Great Outdoor Fight, and the winner of The Badass Games. Either that, or Ray's gonna have to pay out another six-hundo to mend the situation.
Sorry to be such a language dick, but the correct word is aspersions .
You cast aspersions on someone.
I do believe casting dispersions is one of the tenets of the Wiccan faith. Casting Dispersions to deflect a shower of arrows from an Archer, for example.
This took more thought than it should have, and the joke was subpar. Lame away.
And yet, you still posted it. Intriguing.
A comment left by shurimpu was marked lame too many times and excluded. (marked lame by joeynarcotic, LordHumungus, Mustakrakesh, Magb, clembot)
Just make your jokes and step aside, kid. It's the job of other folks to do the deciding on its relative lame or chubby factor.
I lamed it for the avatar, the joke was dry but not bad, it had a nice earthy finish with hints of dates and avacado. The avatar just sucks though.
I have a feeling his avatar is """ironic""". Maybe you don't like """irony"""?
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Sje, ironically you have two too many closing quotes there.
Epic fail.
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metaporical.
Why you gotta hate on Cthulhu, Colonel?
Who are you?!
Just a lurker who saw a chance to net a chubby or two by ridiculing something that is, in fact, ridiculous.
Who are you? Did they send you?
they send everyone here, eventually
Purgatory
...Internet?
Dad!?
...boned?
These.... wives?
We need more language dicks on the street.
The Omnibus Language Abuse Act will put 10,000 more trained, uniformed Language Dicks out there keeping our... Mother Tongue ...safe.
Vote YES on Preposition 32 .
Paid for by the Suppository Committee for Safe Languagation. [Geo.W. Bush president, but not for long, Praise Jesus!]
A comment left by spectre was marked lame too many times and excluded. (marked lame by Sweetlips, MortisInvictus, crumpetsandtea)
I failed to achieve a 2/3 majority and the measure was voted down in favor of going to bed at 10 PM in order to wake up at 5 AM to go in to work early for no extra pay and not because anyone required it specifically.
This sums up the problems inherent in a democratic system perfectly.
If your sexual acts are decided by a 2/3 majority, you have nothing to complain about.
You do if the vote is on Proposition: Let's Have a 3-Some and the vote goes
Me: Yay
Regina Spektor: Nay
Samantha Morton: Nay
You need to "grease some palms" and
askPetition for a recount.I get one vote, she gets two. It is not the best system, but it's the only one I've got.
Grammar Nazis are already common enough on these internet's .
i await them. With rage and steel
Sentence fragment.
Oh, and there shouldn't be an apostrophe in internets. Obviously. And you're missing a full stop.
I've missed the joke, haven't I.
Question mark?
Verb?
Question Mark.
Verb!
??????(?)?
Gerund.
Gerundive.
I looked up "Gerundive" and got lost on Wikipedia for about 40 minutes. Did you know the phrase "look-see" is borrowed from Chinese?
I did not.
Interesting!
i suppose we both learned something today.
IT'S WHAT YOU DO
...boned?
Don't play funny, silly orange haired man, or it will be butt-kicking time
you amused me, nonetheless!
Internet is still a proper noun and should be capitalized as well. I don't care what you saw The New York Times doing either. If The New York Times started dangling participles would you do it too?
Man, you're as bad as my spell check!
No. No capitalization. Not for internet. Not for me. Not ever. No.
Isn't that a Manowar song?
Not that i can think of. Pretty much all i've said come down bald guys with tribal tatoo.
Wearing clothes.
Well, fuck me with a frying pan; you are correct. Perhaps in the future, I will hire an editor to save me from the sting of shame associated with being called out on careless use of big words.
In the meantime, I will soothe myself by looking at as many rude titties as I can find.
The night is dark. The sky sheds snow like dandruff. In his tower room in the Cathedral, lordhumungus scribbles hurriedly in his journal. His tongue sticks out of the corner of his mouth in concentration. His cuffs are stained with blood - or is it ink ?
Suddenly a voice disturbs the storm of his tumultuous thoughts. "So it's YOU! I should have known. That's not even how you SPELL "humongous".
lordhumungus stares around, eyes wide with terror. "Wh-who's there?"
A figure steps from the shadows, revealing his double-breasted coat and fedora. "Biff Knight, Language Dick!" He shifted a little, and the candle-light glinted off his magnifying glass, which seemed permanently fused to his eye. "Sorry to be one."
Oh goddammit I hate you inconsistant tenses
Quote:
V-chubbed, then, for the effort.
Oh, and that magnifying glass is likely to be a 'monocle'. Not a certainty...just a likelihood.
hee hee. Also inconsistent on your follow-up. hee hee hee.
Yeah, I just wanted to make it clear that while it was a monocle now , it used to be magnifying glass. Also it's not held on by sheer force of will and chubby cheeks and a chain, as most monocles seem to be.
Thanks!
Brilliant. I'm out of chubbies, but I wanted to inform you of my appreciation.
How's Portland, bary?
I have to chubby you, though, despite the fact that it was reversed after only three minutes.
A banned IP address is a small price to pay, I think.
Sorry abut that. You can try to figure out where I live too.
(New Hampshire)
You bastard don't you realize I'm in the witness protection program.
Yeah, those mafioso should stop hiring those narc 18 year olds.
Hey-o! Insinuation of narcolepsy out of nowhere!
bacon bits
Yeah, I think that the link should have spanned both of the words "bacon bits," since bacon bits bear about as much resemblance to bacon as a skateboard does to a Lamborghini. Fun fact: Bacos brand bacon bits are so far removed from real bacon that they're kosher /
Creepy.
Here is the main difference between a skateboard and a Lamborghini:
Lamborghini - can't drive over a speed bump without realizing you just wasted $100,000 dollars on one of the most unnecessary things ever developed by man.
Skateboard - a skateboard has no problem going over a speed bump.
did you know that in the dictionary under "redundant" it says, "see: redundant"...?
Did you know that on my ankle is a tattoo that simply reads, "regret"
that is the most meaningful tattoo ever. i have my name tattooed on my arm
Just in case you forget?
That'll teach me not to refresh the page before posting comments.
Just in case you forget?
To answer the both of you, yes. In case I forget.
I also have it sewn onto my underwear in case I lose my arm in a gruesome accident
Oh, how Flannery O'Connor of you.. .
Your mom puts license plates in your underwear? How do you sit?
I'll take not being over to roll over some speedbumps over going 3 mph, taking forever to get where I want to go and looking like I buy shirts and music from Hot Topic, thank you.
So you just buy your avatars there?
Heeeeeeey Hoooooooo!
I came home from work, saw plummet's comment, wrote and deleted muddled responses while talking on the phone and watching ESPN...I couldn't get the phrasing quite right. Then I passed out for an hour and a half. I woke up and realized I was late for going out drinking. 3.5 hours later, I came home and saw this comment, achilleselbow. It's exactly what I was going for.
Kudos and chubby.
oh Snap.
mmmmmm kosher bacon bits.
I'm waiting to see a salad with mescaline greens, myself.
Oh my god please let this be true.
Oh god shit damn yes it is! Oh happy day!
And I'd like some mushrrooms on my salad.
Sorry, all we have are these sliced buttons.
I'm sorry, would you like some windowpane?
A garden salad is an entree sized salad. [[color=Blue]citation needed[/color]]
Mental note: Basic BBC code won't cover colour changes.