TheOtherDude

[TomHarrington]

Yes! It’s the TheOtherDude thread.

I’m kind of surprised at the “welcome” this guy’s gotten. He doesn’t post J&SB quotes, he types well, and, in spite of being insulted, doesn’t respond in kind. His retorts have been measured and civil, whereas we’ve accused him of performing body cavity searches on himself.

If this isn’t the kind of person we want here, then I’m not sure what the standard is. Why all the hate, people?

[Droogan_Leader]

I haven't been around much--did this guy do anything to start any stuff?

[TomHarrington]

I haven't been around much--did this guy do anything to start any stuff?

I don't think so, that's why I'm all confused.

[The Other Dude]

I'm honored, a whole thread for me!!! yay!! Apparently that other guy, I forgot his name already, thinks I pissed in his personal punch bowl or something. I have no idea what I did to him. He's got anger issues. And stuff.
And it probably pissed him off even more that I didn't stoop to his level of name calling. Which in my experience online and offline, never accomplishes anything.

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[Droogan_Leader]

I'm honored, a whole thread for me!!! yay!! Apparently that other guy, I forgot his name already, thinks I pissed in his personal punch bowl or something. I have no idea what I did to him. He's got anger issues. And stuff.
And it probably pissed him off even more that I didn't stoop to his level of name calling. Which in my experience online and offline, never accomplishes anything.

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Who is the other guy The Other Dude is talking about?

[The Other Dude]

Who is the other guy The Other Dude is talking about?

slizzelizzel... a 19 year old college "man" know it all. Now I understand why he's pissed off, he doesn't understand most of my references, and it angers him that someone else has more knowledge than he does. It's not about me being a "post whore". He has a picture of John Lennon as his avatar. Except that John Lennon died 6 years before this guy was even born. I guess to me it's all a matter of knowledge and experience. I thought I knew it all at 19 too, but very quickly found out I didn't. I don't know it all now, and probably never will, but I find more constructive ways to take my anger on on people that I don't know and have no qualms with in the first place. But, again, that comes with experience. He'll learn, eventually. Or then again, maybe not.

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[The Other Dude]

While we're on the subject of... whatever it was that we were on the subject of, I can't seem to be able to edit my avatar. I only have a radio button that says I don't have one. I went to the FAQ's and they didn't help, so my guess is that at my lowly "junior cheeseball" status, I'm not allowed to have an avatar. Well, as someone once said, "patience, grasshopper". So I'll just have to wait. No big deal, it's not like I'm putting my own picture up for people to see.

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[TomHarrington]

slizzelizzel... a 19 year old college "man" know it all. Now I understand why he's pissed off, he doesn't understand most of my references, and it angers him that someone else has more knowledge than he does.

Nah, Slizzel's alright. I don't know why he jumped on your shit, and I don't think you deserved it, but he's really a good guy.

[TomHarrington]

While we're on the subject of... whatever it was that we were on the subject of,

You're the subject of this thread, so you really can't be off-topic here.

As far as your avatar goes, I got mine up (heh) in spite of myself, so I don't think I'll be able to help there. But maybe one of the smart people can help.

[The Other Dude]

Nah, Slizzel's alright. I don't know why he jumped on your shit, and I don't think you deserved it, but he's really a good guy.

I must threaten him in some way. Maybe in a cornholio type way. I don't know. It must be something. Something way deep down inside him. Nothing that I want to know about. That's for the professionals to deal with.

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[JK]

Why all the hate, people?

He's been a member for less than twelve hours and already has over fifty posts. Seems like he's looking for validation of some kind or trying to win some sort of popularity contest.
Replying to old posts. ie: to Dave in "I'm Drunk", Janice over in "The Village", and GameonIan. And it's not like he's adding some new nugget of information that had previously been overlooked- he's posting as if the conversations are still going on.
While he knows what a period is for, half his posts just sound like he's talking to hear himself talk. Do that anywhere else and you wind up on medication...
Maybe he has a goal of hitting a hundred posts on his first day. It's good to have goals, but I know it pisses me off having to muck through over fifty of his posts to find anything worth the time and bandwidth.

Quality over quantity.

[karmattack]

Eh, you're doing fine -- ain't hurtin' nobody. Welcome to the Shoot. I agree what you got was undeserved, just lay low on the slander. ;)

[The Other Dude]

He's been a member for less than twelve hours and already has over fifty posts. Seems like he's looking for validation of some kind or trying to win some sort of popularity contest.
Replying to old posts. ie: to Dave in "I'm Drunk", Janice over in "The Village", and GameonIan. And it's not like he's adding some new nugget of information that had previously been overlooked- he's posting as if the conversations are still going on.
While he knows what a period is for, half his posts just sound like he's talking to hear himself talk. Do that anywhere else and you wind up on medication...
Maybe he has a goal of hitting a hundred posts on his first day. It's good to have goals, but I know it pisses me off having to muck through over fifty of his posts to find anything worth the time and bandwidth.

Quality over quantity.

I'm working on the quality, give me time. But I did read on one of the forums that you don't amount to shit on the message board until you've posted enough and have been here awhile. Obviously, I'm not going to get there in one day. Or a week, or a month. Or even a year. But I have to start somewhere. And I probably wouldn't have posted half as much as I did had I not been attacked. I'm just adding my 2 cents. Maybe it's only a penny's worth, but at least it's my penny.

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[Droogan_Leader]

I'm working on the quality, give me time. But I did read on one of the forums that you don't amount to shit on the message board until you've posted enough and have been here awhile. Obviously, I'm not going to get there in one day. Or a week, or a month. Or even a year. But I have to start somewhere.

Dude, whoever said that was either ribbin' someone or full of hot air, or some strange mixture of both. Some of the coolest people are the most mysterious--they pop their heads in once in a great while and then disappear, so don't worry about getting your post count up real fast.

It is a quality thing more than quantity, but crap, even your worst post beats most of the dredge we're used to from newbs. Welcome aboard.

[JK]

I'm working on the quality, give me time. But I did read on one of the forums that you don't amount to shit on the message board until you've posted enough and have been here awhile. Obviously, I'm not going to get there in one day. Or a week, or a month. Or even a year. But I have to start somewhere. And I probably wouldn't have posted half as much as I did had I not been attacked. I'm just adding my 2 cents. Maybe it's only a penny's worth, but at least it's my penny.

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Rome wasn't built in a day. Take it easy. Slow down and you'll have a better time here and keep in mind that every post doesn't require a response. Other than that, welcome.

[actualsize]

While we're on the subject of... whatever it was that we were on the subject of, I can't seem to be able to edit my avatar. I only have a radio button that says I don't have one.

My wife has the same problem. Doesn't even have the option to select an avatar or change the "handle" from junior member. I set up my account before her, and I have access to all of that stuff. It seems to be a bug of some sort. Nothing to do with how few posts you have.

[The Other Dude]

My wife has the same problem. Doesn't even have the option to select an avatar or change the "handle" from junior member. I set up my account before her, and I have access to all of that stuff. It seems to be a bug of some sort. Nothing to do with how few posts you have.

Damn. I've tried on both a Mac and a PC, with 3 different browsers. I'll have to check out IE on the PC. Which I hate to use, but if it does what I want it to do, I'll enter the evil empire of bill g. one last time.

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[actualsize]

Damn. I've tried on both a Mac and a PC, with 3 different browsers. I'll have to check out IE on the PC. Which I hate to use, but if it does what I want it to do, I'll enter the evil empire of bill g. one last time.No need for that. Don't get all drastic and shit. My wife has the problem, I do not, and we are both using the same computer and browser - WinXP with IE. Gates won't help you with this one. (Or any one, come to think of it.)

I think it is a residual effect of this new board software. It (the software switchover) happened just before you and my wife set up accounts. My wife has contacted the powers that be, and we're waiting.

[The Other Dude]

No need for that. Don't get all drastic and shit. My wife has the problem, I do not, and we are both using the same computer and browser - WinXP with IE. Gates won't help you with this one. (Or any one, come to think of it.)

I think it is a residual effect of this new board software. It (the software switchover) happened just before you and my wife set up accounts. My wife has contacted the powers that be, and we're waiting.

Okay, well I'll wait then. I didn't want to get all drastic. Bill Gates is a known agent of Satan. But thats' neither here nor there.

[Jason_Brown]

It isn't a browser or OS-specific problem, as far as I can tell (I usually access the page on a Mac, with Safari). That said, I don't know what the actual problem is.

As, usual, try deleting preferences, caches and/or cookies for your browser, as a first step.

[slizzelizzel]

He's been a member for less than twelve hours and already has over fifty posts. Seems like he's looking for validation of some kind or trying to win some sort of popularity contest.
Replying to old posts. ie: to Dave in "I'm Drunk", Janice over in "The Village", and GameonIan. And it's not like he's adding some new nugget of information that had previously been overlooked- he's posting as if the conversations are still going on.
While he knows what a period is for, half his posts just sound like he's talking to hear himself talk. Do that anywhere else and you wind up on medication...


Add in flaming noob posts from two months ago (when he has just joined, mind you), and you have my thoughts exaclty. I even told him in like 4 or 5 posts just to chill and read the boards, get a feel for things before blabbing the first thing that came into his mind and there wouldnt be any problem, but anybody that was online this afternoon when he was on his posting bender would agree with me-- there was a new post every minute that made less sense than the previous one, and it was really, really annoying.
But I also did tell him that he was a much better noob than most are, and that if he just chilled for a few days and got a feel for the place that he'd make for a good member of the shoot.

[Mighty Wingman]

I dunno, Boobey, if you're the right person to decide what makes a member and what doesn't. Let's just say you, yourself, have been spared a lot of headache and heartache because your pedigree. Most of us had to earn our place here and often times that meant surviving the gauntlet, which could be brutal, but because of who you are , you simply bypassed.

Humor , of course, is a subjective thing and in the old days we argued whether or not Family Guy was funny and eventually agreed to disagree. Some people still think Adam Sandler is funny, for those, I can only offer my pity. For you-- if you want-- I can offer a few examples where someone made a witty quip to one of your posts and surprise, surprise you didn't "get it". I think you've rushed to judgment here, lashing out at a style of humor you don't understand.

Dude has conducted himself well enough. Actually, I was amused at his responses, even ones to posts five ,or so, months old. I see fair amount potential in his modest, self-deprecating style. And If I were him you'd have been served your own ass a dozen or so times by now.

Let's go over what exactly constitutes a flame-able offense, shall we? To keep the list short and make things simple I've organized everything into three easy to recognize groups of Fucktards
1. Quoting ( or misquoting) J&SB's responses to a message board with a familiar name.
2. Chronic misspelling or lazy leet-like typing style.
3. Trolling, Spamming, Racism, Homophobia.


Dude is innocent, man.
The defense rests.

[slizzelizzel]

I dunno who Boobey is, but if it's me, then I don't really know what you're talking about. I was flamed by Rb fifty friggen times before I IMed him and appologized for being a noob.

As for TOD, I find him pretty funny, in fact, but still, if you had been online for the hour or two where he was writing post after post, acting like he'd been here forever, then you might have an understanding of where I was coming from. I know I'm not the only one who was miffed, but hey, se la vis. He seems to have chilled out, and I hope he sticks around, he was just really, really annoying earlier today.

[slizzelizzel]

I'm getting really tired of the fact that every time I try to enter in an argument, people give me the whole "I'll go easy because of your brother" shit. This is bull, if you people have a problem with me, let me deal with it, don't spare me for my brothers sake. I've been sticking up for myself for a long time now, even when my brothers were at home it's not like they fought my battles for me, so I'm sick of people claiming that I didn't earn my right to be here.

If anyone has a problem with me, just let me know, give me the noobie treatment if you must, even though I already went through it, which I guess you all forgot about.

[Gotherella]

Hangovers suck, don't they Slizzle?

[Mighty Wingman]

I dunno who Boobey is,
Boobey is my new pet name for you. I like it better than your username which sounds like something a snake would do on MTV's Dance Party.

but if it's me,

Yes , I thought we covered this already. It's you, you you you.

then I don't really know what you're talking about. I was flamed by Rb fifty friggen times
Rb took it easy on you, which he told you when he was very mildly heating you.
Immaterial anyway.
Rb flames everybody. ( occasional exception: female) then his little dogs jump in accusing you on the board, and sending you pm's asking why you're being an A**hole when he started it the first place. You honestly have no idea how bad Rb and his dogs can be. TRUST ME.
Visit the archives. What happened was, at best, a light slap on the wrist compared to what Rb is capable of.

When you say something like...
SHUT THE FUCK UP QUIT BEING A GODDAMN POSTWHORE
...You sound like the rich kid born to a life of wealth and priveledge and unaware of the hard cold world around you , going around thinking of yourself as a self-made man and making like claims like "all poor people are lazy " which, if you're not careful will get you elected president , at least by the republican owned companies that make electronic voting machines.

As for TOD, I find him pretty funny, in fact, but still, if you had been online for the hour or two where he was writing post after post,
Wait ! What??? You mean he was posting messages on a message board ? THAT BASTARD! GODDAMN HIM ! GODDAMN HIM ALL TO HELL! Thanks for pointing that out to me I thought he was okay till I realized he was posting messages here. The nerve! The utter gall of Him !

acting like he'd been here forever, then you might have an understanding of where I was coming from.
How was he supposed to act? Apparently we need to put your "rules of proper conduct for newbies" on this board, in the FAQ's , that the newbies no longer offend thee.

I know I'm not the only one who was miffed, but hey, se la vis. He seems to have chilled out, and I hope he sticks around, he was just really, really annoying earlier today.
Well hopefully we can agree to disagree on this one, I wasn't miffed or annoyed and I went through all his posts to see what it was he did that offended you so. I didn't see him stepping out of line. As far as responding to old topics I would rather newbs do that than start another thread on something we already have fifty threads about. Which is what the impatient fucktards do.


I'm getting really tired of the fact that every time I try to enter in an argument, people give me the whole "I'll go easy because of your brother" shit. This is bull,
Agreed .

if you people have a problem with me, let me deal with it, don't spare me for my brothers sake.
I haven't. If and when I think you're wrong (like now) I'll tell you.
I've been sticking up for myself for a long time now, even when my brothers were at home it's not like they fought my battles for me, so I'm sick of people claiming that I didn't earn my right to be here.
You have every right to be here , so does The Other Dude.

If anyone has a problem with me, just let me know, give me the noobie treatment if you must, even though I already went through it, which I guess you all forgot about.
As previously stated, Rb took it easy on you, whether you realize it or not. I only flame someone if I actually want them to leave. Don't mistake what I'm doing here and now as flaming you , I like you , And you handled yourself very well with Rb, I just think you should temper your argument here with same sense of charity that was shown to you.

...Or, maybe I just had few too many glasses of wine tonite.

[BAMSS04]

If anyone has a problem with me, just let me know, give me the noobie treatment if you must, even though I already went through it, which I guess you all forgot about.


Ok, I think you missed the point. You have earned your right to be here. If you were anything less than a stand up person you would NOT be here now. However, you have NOT earned a "Regular" status here yet. Unfortunatly you have to stay here for longer than a month to get that status. Most of us waited about two or three months before we started getting involved in the "selection" process for board members. You have over stepped you bounds and you were put in your place by not one but two regulars. Now, with me its three.
There will come a time, once you have been here for a few months, you will be givin a fish of your own. Until then you are but a noob. Much to learn you still have.

[BAMSS04]

Rb and his dogs can be

Am I one of the dogs, if so, then I am not sure how to take that.

[JK]

There will come a time, once you have been here for a few months, you will be givin a fish of your own. Until then you are but a noob. Much to learn you still have.

I've been here for two years and I never got my fish... *sniff*

[Matt1]

All this you haven't earned the right to talk however you want to talk because you haven't been here for X amount of months shit, is a bunch of malarkey. There is no class or caste system here at the Shoot. Or at least, there shouldn't be. If someone is stupid we can all flame away at them regardless of how long they've been here or we've been here. If I came on to this board one day and made a post about Jay and Bob sucking cock or some other nonsense, YOU ALL HAVE THE RIGHT TO TEAR ME TO SHREDS. And hey, if a new person shows up here and posts in a cogent, thoughtful and respectful manner, what we should do is welcome that person with open arms. What we shouldn't do is treat them like their rushing some stupid fucking fraternity and have to earn the right to be on the same plane of existence as those of us who have been here forever.

I take a certain amount of pride in the fact that I've been here for so long. What I don't do is lord it over other people. Let's be better then that.

[The Other Dude]

So to sum up, without getting too emotional about it, I would have to say you guys like me, you really like me! Yay! (I think I'll stop that yay thing, it sounds a bit...odd) I was wondering, in a few months, or a year, can I get a crab cake instead of fish? I'm not too crazy about fish. Scary, but the only fish I can seem to tolerate is either McD's or Stoffers. And if you've ever eaten either, you'd know their resemblance to fish is fairly minimal. Basically, it's just breaded crap on a stick. Or a bun. But hey, it doesn't upset my stomach too much, so it's okay. Anyway, thanks again for your support. My job here is to shed light, and not to master.

[Droogan_Leader]

Not too many people probably know this, but the McD's fish is cod, which is a pretty bland-tasting fish. I personally started eating cod more as a result of my stint at McD's back in the early 90s. That probably explains why it's easy on your stomach. Salmon, on the other hand, has a very "fishy" taste, and it doesn't always sit as well with me.

In re: to the question of whether you can have a crab cake, I'm for it.

In re: to all this hullabaloo about who's who at the Shoot, it's a free, open society. Even annoying newbs can stay on, and sometimes turn from their stupidity to become good contributors. You, Other Dude, I like, because you have taken minimal to no prompting.

As for slizzle, you've gotten in the middle of a lot of arguments, but that's your right. It isn't your right to act like you own the place by saying who does and doesn't belong, but you can still do it, as long as the regulars put up with it. I personally don't like it, but that's my two cents. Then again, I don't like anybody acting like someone smart and reasonably cooperative doesn't belong, and that happens from time to time.

That reminds me--I look back on the time when MW was new, and how we put him through it. I remember telling him something stupid like, "Hey Wingman, go get me some wings, wingboy," and so forth. By the time that same thread was ended, I was telling him that he could be my Wingman anytime. He and I disagree on stuff most certainly, but it doesn't preclude a mutual respect, which I think some people seriously need to pick up on 'round these parts. I think Matt1's and BAMS' statements also embody that sentiment.

And finally, if somebody didn't give jk his fish by now, someone seriously deserves to be thwomped.

[TLS]

Wow, we finally get an intelligent newb and another newb decides it's best for the group if he rips on him for posting. Wow, just wow.
Somethings are just mind boggleing.

Anyway, I am glad TheOtherDude is here and I haven't seen anything he did as being wrong. I think even reading slizzles negativity towards him made me like him just that much more. I think it's wrong that slizzel is being an ass, and I hate it when a so-far-decent newb gets bitched at.

And slizz, you were posting just as much if not more than him that day, so I don't see where it seems right for you to call him a post-whore. You should really think before you post your flamboyant emotions across the board. I don't think it's fair to the rest of us poopshooters that your anger makes potential interesting newbs run off to other message boards talking about how stuck up the poopshoot message board is.

[The Other Dude]

Wow, we finally get an intelligent newb and another newb decides it's best for the group if he rips on him for posting. Wow, just wow.
Somethings are just mind boggleing.

True, some things are mind boggling. But then again, as someone once said, "the meek shall inherit the earth". (I think that was Geddy Lee) Well, he wasn't the first one to say it. Anyway, thanks for the welcome. I'm doing my very best to be intelligent. Sometimes, when my voices get really loudk, it's a little rough, but then the medication kicks in, and they go away for awhile. Thank Ford for medication, it keeps us old folks sane.

[TLS]

Thank Ford for medication, it keeps us old folks sane.
Medicine and cars. That Ford was quite the inventor. ;)

[The Other Dude]

Medicine and cars. That Ford was quite the inventor. ;)

Ummm... not that Ford. Ford Prefect.
Or "Ford" from Brave New World, Aldus Huxley's synonym for God.
(which actually was a swipe at old Henry Ford)

But I digress. Henry Ford didn't actually invent anything. He merely took present day technology (early 20th century) and applied it to making cars in an assembly line.

Here's the whole deal about Aldus Huxley, Ford and Brave New World, if you care enough to read about it.

http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0403/is_4_48/ai_108194336
(http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0403/is_4_48/ai_108194336)

[TLS]

But I digress. Henry Ford didn't actually invent anything. He merely took present day technology (early 20th century) and applied it to making cars in an assembly line.
I knew that, (about the assembly line thing) though I wasn't really sure what/who you meant when you said 'Thank Ford,' so I thought you might explain if I played on the word. Thanks for posting the article, it was pretty interesting.

[BAMSS04]

*Bam Slaps TheOtherDude with a big fish*


Your still a noob. But yes most of us like it, once Darth Razorback arrives, then and only then will you acceptance here be complete.

But yes welcome to the shoot.



Oh and Jk,

* Bam tosses him his fishsaber*

Next time try not to lose it. This weapon is your life.

[The Other Dude]

*Bam Slaps TheOtherDude with a big fish*
Your still a noob. But yes most of us like it, once Darth Razorback arrives, then and only then will you acceptance here be complete.But yes welcome to the shoot.

Thanks. Is that cod or salmon? It's a good thing I've got some tartar sauce left over from the last fish fry.

[slizzelizzel]

When you say something like...


Quote:
Originally Posted by slizzelizzel
SHUT THE FUCK UP QUIT BEING A GODDAMN POSTWHORE


...You sound like the rich kid born to a life of wealth and priveledge and unaware of the hard cold world around you , going around thinking of yourself as a self-made man and making like claims like "all poor people are lazy " which, if you're not careful will get you elected president , at least by the republican owned companies that make electronic voting machines.



This statement makes absolutely no sense. To me, it sounds like the person was being a postwhore, and that I wanted him to shut up.

How was he supposed to act? Apparently we need to put your "rules of proper conduct for newbies" on this board, in the FAQ's , that the newbies no longer offend thee.

No, but following the same rules for everyone might be a good start. When I was acting too much like I'd been here forever people jumped down my throat, and I stopped. Why is it that this guy can do it, but I can't?


As previously stated, Rb took it easy on you, whether you realize it or not. I only flame someone if I actually want them to leave. Don't mistake what I'm doing here and now as flaming you , I like you , And you handled yourself very well with Rb, I just think you should temper your argument here with same sense of charity that was shown to you.

I already admitted in several posts on this thread and others that I was a bit harsh on TOD, but I guess since everybody's just up for a fight, they don't see that in my posts.

I'M FUCKING SORRY ALREADY!

[Droogan_Leader]

I already admitted in several posts on this thread and others that I was a bit harsh on TOD, but I guess since everybody's just up for a fight, they don't see that in my posts.

I'M FUCKING SORRY ALREADY!

That's not good enough. You accuse us of being inflammatory, trying to start stuff, and apologize in the same breath. If you're sorry, don't preface it with what you think we're doing wrong. If you're wrong, you're wrong--apologize and let that be self-sufficient. That kind of crap is what is making everyone upset. You can't be nice and insulting at the same time.

[Gotherella]

In re: to the question of whether you can have a crab cake, I'm for it.


But how effective of a weapon would a crab cake be? It would probably just moosh on impact. Unless of course it was a frozen crab cake used as a throwing star. Yeah, that might work.

[slizzelizzel]

That's not good enough. You accuse us of being inflammatory, trying to start stuff, and apologize in the same breath. If you're sorry, don't preface it with what you think we're doing wrong. If you're wrong, you're wrong--apologize and let that be self-sufficient. That kind of crap is what is making everyone upset. You can't be nice and insulting at the same time.

I both appologized and pointed out what I think you're doing wrong in the same post because I don't think that I am the only one who is at fault here, but hey, at least I appologized, you can take it or leave it.

[Droogan_Leader]

But how effective of a weapon would a crab cake be? It would probably just moosh on impact. Unless of course it was a frozen crab cake used as a throwing star. Yeah, that might work.
The Other Dude suggested it--I'll allow him to field that one ;)

[ratm1966]

No, but following the same rules for everyone might be a good start. When I was acting too much like I'd been here forever people jumped down my throat, and I stopped. Why is it that this guy can do it, but I can't?
I really don't like getting involved in these types of things....much....but dude, how old are you? You are starting to sound like a whiney 7 year old who is upset because no one is playing fair. Okay, so no one got as upset as you did over the new guy. Most treated him better than you thought they should. You thought you were treated differently when you first got her. Oh well. That is life.

[The Other Dude]

But how effective of a weapon would a crab cake be? It would probably just moosh on impact. Unless of course it was a frozen crab cake used as a throwing star. Yeah, that might work.

I'm shocked! You're not thinking creatively about this. I'm going to eat the crabcake and fart at my enemies. Wasn't that in Spaceballs? Or maybe it was Blazing Saddles. I know Mel Brooks had a big fart joke in there somewhere. But if I was going to wield a weapon, I doubt a fish would be very effective either. I would really like a mace, or a pointed stick, or at the very least, a holy hand grenade. You know there are lots of cute killer bunny rabbits in the woods nearby. I hear that an uzi makes a nice weapon, if you're not much of a marksman. But I'm partial to big rocks on a hill. But then my enemies have to stand below me in the valley and wait for the rock to fall on them. Which by most accounts, isn't that easy to do, even with a GPS device.

[ratm1966]

It was the campfire scene in Blazing Saddles.

Spaceballs had the "Asshole" scene. "I knew it, I'm surrounded by Assholes."

[The Other Dude]

It was the campfire scene in Blazing Saddles. Spaceballs had the "Asshole" scene. "I knew it, I'm surrounded by Assholes."

Mel Brooks loves fart jokes almost as much as Eddie Murphy. Too bad Eddie flushed his career down the toilet with bad children's movies. From Beverly Hills Cop and 48 Hours to The Golden Child and Dr. Doolittle and The Nutty Professor. What a waste.

[ratm1966]

Mel Brooks loves fart jokes almost as much as Eddie Murphy. Too bad Eddie flushed his career down the toilet with bad children's movies. From Beverly Hills Cop and 48 Hours to The Golden Child and Dr. Doolittle and The Nutty Professor. What a waste.
What was wrong with 'The Golden Child'?

Yeah, okay....it sucked.

[TLS]

What was wrong with 'The Golden Child'?

Yeah, okay....it sucked.
Hey, I like that movie.

[ratm1966]

That's too bad....;)

[The Other Dude]

Hey, I like that movie.

You are kidding, right? Please tell me you're kidding. Ace Ventura: When nature calls had a more coherent story line. Which is sad really.

[Droogan_Leader]

Ace Ventura: When nature calls had a more coherent story line.

Hey, I like that movie!

[FanGirl]

The reasons the fish is an effective weapon are:

a) it stinks and the stink will remain with the person;
2) it is wet and gross and will immediately aggravate said person;
iii) it is unlikely to be confiscated by security;
D) no one expects the spanish inquisi..sorry...a fish attack; and
V) it is more of a disoreinting attack than a hurtful one so it works when people are being dillholes.

Crab cakes can still be used as throwing stars when warm. They will just platter in a wider pattern. Plus they can be hot, so they have that going for them.

[JK]

Oh and Jk,

* Bam tosses him his fishsaber*

Next time try not to lose it. This weapon is your life.


heheheheee!

Watch out Lew, I'm coming for ya...

[FanGirl]

I fear how many of these youngins don't know who Lew is.

[slizzelizzel]

You fear correctly...

[FanGirl]

Lew Zealand:

http://www.calpoly.edu/~emurphy/Muppets_files/image057.jpg

[JK]

Lew Zealand:

http://www.calpoly.edu/~emurphy/Muppets_files/image057.jpg

He and I have a history. See this scar? *points to left ear* He came at me from behind... I never saw the tuna coming...

I owe the bastard... He may be cute and orange and fuzzy, but his soul is black, I tell you. Black as the deepest pit in Hell...

[Denyse]

Gotherella and I have decided that my weapon will be a Starfish...For all the reasons Fangirl outlined, but with the added bonus of sharp edges and mighty suction...The gift that keeps on giving, if you will.

[actualsize]

Gotherella and I have decided that my weapon will be a Starfish...How about a Barracuda? It is a fierce weapon, and it comes with it's own soundtrack!

[slizzelizzel]

Better yet a Plymouth Barracuda-- it comes with it's own 8-Track!

[Gotherella]

Gotherella and I have decided that my weapon will be a Starfish...For all the reasons Fangirl outlined, but with the added bonus of sharp edges and mighty suction...The gift that keeps on giving, if you will.

Damn, girl, you're good...

http://home.earthlink.net/~actualsize/images/starro.jpg

[BAMSS04]

Gotherella and I have decided that my weapon will be a Starfish...For all the reasons Fangirl outlined, but with the added bonus of sharp edges and mighty suction...The gift that keeps on giving, if you will.

*Kneel Denyse*

Lord bless this thy starfish so that with it we may suck our enemy to tiny bits , in thy mercy.

You are now Lonestar, RISE and defend the board!!!!!!!!!

[BAMSS04]

* Kneel Jk*

Lord bless this thy fishsaber so that with it we may slap our enemy to tiny bits, in thy mercy.

Darth Muppet Slayer, RISE!!!!!! and defend the board!!!!!!!!

[psychofiend]

The other dude's name always makes me think of The Other One by Grateful Dead. Just because i listen to a lot of Grateful Dead i guess. The Dead also went by the name "The Other Ones" for a bit. Ohhh... what can't they do? They're the greatest rock and roll band that ever was no matter what.
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[TomHarrington]

The other dude's name always makes me think of The Other One by Grateful Dead.
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I'm sure that's intentional, given his signature and the fact that he quoted Terrapin in one of his posts. Well, Lady with a Fan, if you're nitpicking.

[The Other Dude]

The other dude's name always makes me think of The Other One by Grateful Dead. Just because i listen to a lot of Grateful Dead i guess. The Dead also went by the name "The Other Ones" for a bit. Ohhh... what can't they do? They're the greatest rock and roll band that ever was no matter what.
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Well, there is a point to it all. I was going to use the name "The other Ones, or the other One, but that seemed a bit, shall we say, egotistical. Then I was thinking of the Big Lebowski, and combined the two in a truly unholy manner, and the rest is history.

[The Other Dude]

I'm sure that's intentional, given his signature and the fact that he quoted Terrapin in one of his posts. Well, Lady with a Fan, if you're nitpicking.

Exactly! It is the last words of that section of the song. I must confess, I'm a deadhead. Have been for quite a while, I actually went to one of the last shows Brent Mydland did before he died, and then I drifted from the bus for awhile, and then it was too late to get back on, Jerry was already gone too.

[Efexeye]

The other dude's name always makes me think of The Other One by Grateful Dead. Just because i listen to a lot of Grateful Dead i guess. The Dead also went by the name "The Other Ones" for a bit. Ohhh... what can't they do? They're the greatest rock and roll band that ever was no matter what.
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First off, the Dead only went by the name "The Other Ones" AFTER Jerry Garcia died, so to say that "they" changed their name for a while is inaccurate.

Also, the Grateful Dead are NOT a rock band. Sorry to burst your bubble.

EDIT: As far as the whole slizzelizzel thing goes, I do not recall him asking for special treatment because he's my brother, nor do I recall asking you guys to go easy on him. All this procedural crap about who gets to post what and after how long is really a drag...if what someone is saying annoys you, FUCKING IGNORE THEM!

[The Other Dude]

Also, the Grateful Dead are NOT a rock band. Sorry to burst your bubble.

Okay, I'll bite. If the Grateful Dead aren't a rock band, then what are they? That is the question that has been burning in my mind these many years.

[Efexeye]

Okay, I'll bite. If the Grateful Dead aren't a rock band, then what are they? That is the question that has been burning in my mind these many years.

I'd categorize them as a "jam" band, along the lines of Phish or m.o.e., who I also do not consider to be rock bands.

[The Other Dude]

The reasons the fish is an effective weapon are:
D) no one expects the spanish inquisi..sorry...a fish attack; and


"NOBODY expects the Spanish Inquisition! Our chief weapon is
suprise...surprise and fear...fear and surprise.... Our two weapons are fear and surprise...and ruthless efficiency.... Our *three* weapons are fear, surprise, and ruthless efficiency...and an almost fanatical devotion to the Pope.... Our *four*...no...*Amongst* our weapons.... Amongst our weaponry...are such elements as fear, surprise.... I'll come in again."

Damn, that stuff always makes me laugh!

[The Other Dude]

I'd categorize them as a "jam" band, along the lines of Phish or m.o.e., who I also do not consider to be rock bands.

Well, sure, Phish is a jam band, but the Dead are all over the place. They do rock, country, bluegrass, folk, and all sorts of weird stuff.

[Efexeye]

Well, sure, Phish is a jam band, but the Dead are all over the place. They do rock, country, bluegrass, folk, and all sorts of weird stuff.

So does Phish, hence my hesitance to categorize either band as a rock band.

[slizzelizzel]

Exactly, they jam.

[Jason_Brown]

So does Phish, hence my hesitance to categorize either band as a rock band.
You are silly. I've always thought of "Rock" as emcompassing a vast variety of styles. I would consider "Jam Band" a sub-category of Rock.
The Greatful Dead and Phish may be musical omnivores, but ultimately everything they do is Rock and/or Roll. :D

[Efexeye]

No way- The Black Crowes ROCK. Guns and Roses ROCKED. AC/DC ROCKS. Hell, even KISS (although they, in fact, suck, and hard, too) I would categorize as ROCK.

Some of the Dead and Phish's songs ROCK, but they are generally more creative and musically playful than hard rock bands- that's where I think the distinction lies.

I wouldn't call a band like Green Day a Rock band- they're more of a punk band. But sometimes they do rock. Interesting....

Of course, there is probably a different categorization for every single band out there, so it may be something of a moot point.

[TomHarrington]

I gotta agree with Efexeye on this one. Jam bands are closer to the jazz tradition than traditional rock because of the improvosational nature of the music.

[Jason_Brown]

No way- The Black Crowes ROCK. Guns and Roses ROCKED. AC/DC ROCKS. Hell, even KISS (although they, in fact, suck, and hard, too) I would categorize as ROCK.

Some of the Dead and Phish's songs ROCK, but they are generally more creative and musically playful than hard rock bands- that's where I think the distinction lies.

I wouldn't call a band like Green Day a Rock band- they're more of a punk band. But sometimes they do rock. Interesting....

Of course, there is probably a different categorization for every single band out there, so it may be something of a moot point.

I guess I've always considered the general terms "Rock" and "Rock and Roll" to encompass everything from Chuck Berry to Abba to Megadeth. I consider distinctions such as punk and metal to be sub-categories.

[Jason_Brown]

I gotta agree with Efexeye on this one. Jam bands are closer to the jazz tradition than traditional rock because of the improvosational nature of the music.
Sorry, Tom. While jam bands may improvise, most are still vastly more rooted in the rock traditon, than the jazz tradition.

Unless, you are talking about some of the actual jazz bands that are currently attracting some of the young "jam band" audience, such as Medeski, Martin and Wood, or The Bad Plus.

[Matt1]

I guess I've always considered the general terms "Rock" and "Rock and Roll" to encompass everything from Chuck Berry to Abba to Megadeth. I consider distinctions such as punk and metal to be sub-categories.
That's the way I've always thought of it, but I suppose since my local record store has distinct Punk and Metal sections seperate from the Rock section that there are differing schools of thought.

[TomHarrington]

Sorry, Tom. While jam bands may improvise, most are still vastly more rooted in the rock traditon, than the jazz tradition.

Unless, you are talking about some of the actual jazz bands that are currently attracting some of the young "jam band" audience, such as Medeski, Martin and Wood, or The Bad Plus.

Sorry, Jason. What are we apologizing for? I disagree with you, though. I think that rock is more concerned with energy, song craft and showmanship, with jazz being more cerebral and focused on the exploration of musical themes and ideas within the framework of a song.

And in that sense, the approach that the musicians take to the music performed, jam bands have much more of a jazz sensibility.

[The Other Dude]

Yeah, ummm.. but Shakedown Street isn't a jam record. Either is In the Dark. Either is Workingman's Dead. And actually, none of those are similar to each other. I guess my point is, the Dead can be a jam band, but that's only one of their musical avenues. And if Abba can be considered Rock, then the Dead certainly fit in that category. And what of the Beatles? They did everything from classical to rock to whatever...but that's another story for another day.

[Jason_Brown]

Sorry, Jason. What are we apologizing for? I disagree with you, though. I think that rock is more concerned with energy, song craft and showmanship, with jazz being more cerebral and focused on the exploration of musical themes and ideas within the framework of a song.

And in that sense, the approach that the musicians take to the music performed, jam bands have much more of a jazz sensibility.

Bands like The Greatful Dead and Phish may focus more on improvisation, but their playing is still fundamentally grounded in the rock idiom.

They merely show that the concepts you associate with jazz, above, aren't actually limited to jazz.

[actualsize]

I wouldn't call a band like Green Day a Rock band- they're more of a punk band.Ummm, uhh. H*rsesh*t. [coughing]
It's called Punk Rock. You may not like it, but it is Rock & Roll through and through. X, Sex Pistols, Social Distortion, etc. Rebellious as fuck, contributing to The Decline of Western Civilization, etc. The same descriptions were applied to Chuck Berry and Elvis Presley. Like it, or not, that's part of what defines rock.

[actualsize]

* Kneel Jk*

Lord bless this thy fishsaber so that with it we may slap our enemy to tiny bits, in thy mercy.

Darth Muppet Slayer, RISE!!!!!! and defend the board!!!!!!!!

http://home.earthlink.net/~actualsize/images/bigger%20fish.jpg

JK receiving his fishsaber from BAM

[The Other Dude]

JK receiving his fishsaber from BAM

Now that's just twisted in so many ways. I can't even count them all. I thought fishsabers were for the light, not the dark side!

[actualsize]

Now that's just twisted in so many ways. I can't even count them all. I thought fishsabers were for the light, not the dark side! I think one of them is "BI", or a cross-dresser, or both.

[Droogan_Leader]

I think one of them is "BI", or a cross-dresser, or both.
I'm starting to get confused with all the cross references and allusions. What exactly are we talking about?

[BAMSS04]

I think one of them is "BI", or a cross-dresser, or both.

* Bams does force choke on actual size*

I find your cross-dresser reference disturbing.

[Ryall]

Hey, Actualsize, I just noticed your avatar... that's awesome--the Oswald Band's last performance? I have a t-shirt with that image on it. Gets me some very odd looks.

I'm not sure what the Avatar problem is in the case of your wife or the Other Dude. His looks like it might be a tad too big, but if it allowed it to upload in the first place, it should be fine. I guess what I'm saying is, don't look behind the curtain because you'll see that my all-powerful ways aren't quite all-powerful. I can't quite figure out what the issue is. YET.

[actualsize]

Hey, Actualsize, I just noticed your avatar... that's awesome--the Oswald Band's last performance? I have a t-shirt with that image on it. Gets me some very odd looks.

Wherdjya get it, wherdjya get it? *jumping up & down, arms flailing*

[JK]

Now that's just twisted in so many ways. I can't even count them all. I thought fishsabers were for the light, not the dark side!


At last we will reveal ourselves, Lew Zealand. At last we will have our revenge...

I really like this double-headed carp- makes Darth Maul look like a wuss...

[The Other Dude]

Hey, Actualsize, I just noticed your avatar... that's awesome--the Oswald Band's last performance? I have a t-shirt with that image on it. Gets me some very odd looks.

I'm not sure what the Avatar problem is in the case of your wife or the Other Dude. His looks like it might be a tad too big, but if it allowed it to upload in the first place, it should be fine. I guess what I'm saying is, don't look behind the curtain because you'll see that my all-powerful ways aren't quite all-powerful. I can't quite figure out what the issue is. YET.

Here's what I see when I try to edit avatar:

"No Avatar Specified
Avatars are small graphics that are displayed under your username whenever you post.
Do not use an avatar (a single radio button, with no other options)
Note: if you have a custom avatar selecting this option will delete it."

So, from my perspective, there's at least one radio button missing. The one that should say... Use an avatar. It doesn't appear to be a platform or browser issue, I've tried IE, Safari and Mozilla Firefox on both a Mac and a PC. I've dumped the caches, reset the cookies, done everything could think of. The only thing that makes sense to me is that it's in the code, or more specifically, missing from the code.

[Dave]

Even though we are already off of the subject, i'm throwing down with Jason Brown and agreeing that the Grateful Dead is in fact a rock band, and in fact one of the fathers of subcatagory of "jam band".

Green Day is in fact a rock band, i'm not sure that you could call them punk anymore, but they still have severe punk tendencies. Does a punk band stop being punk when they sell out stadiums?

KISS does not Suck Hard, they slightly blow, but thats only because they are old. Give me classic Mid 70's KISS over Blink 182 any day.

[TLS]

Does a punk band stop being punk when they sell out stadiums?
No, I think it's when they go back to normal hair color.

[karmattack]

Green Day is in fact a rock band, i'm not sure that you could call them punk anymore, but they still have severe punk tendencies. Does a punk band stop being punk when they sell out stadiums? I'm with those who would say punk is more a cultural idea than a musical sound. The Dead Kennedys (referenced conveniently in actualsize's avatar for later thread tie-in)
were punk, and so was Fear, and they actually sound more like rock bands than Green Day. I feel like the moment a "punk" band signs a usual contract with a major label -- large sum of money upfront like a loan in exchange for the promise of future albums....profit sharing, corporate advertising, etc. -- that's when they stop being punk. So could a punk band sell out a stadium? I still say it's possible, but they'd have to do it without the help of Clear Channel and corporate cigar smokers.

[Dave]

I agree with that, totally.

[The Other Dude]

Even though we are already off of the subject

But Dave... you can't be off subject. Since I'm the thread subject, there's nothing off topic or off subject in here. It's a beautiful world we love in, a sweet romantic place, beautiful people everywhere, the way they show they care, makes me want to say, it's a beautiful world.. for you, for you, for you, for you.:D

[TomHarrington]

Bands like The Greatful Dead and Phish may focus more on improvisation...
They merely show that the concepts you associate with jazz, above, aren't actually limited to jazz.

I never said they were a jazz band, but that they were closer in spirit to jazz musicians because of central importance to both is the use of songs as a platform for musical exploration. I'd actually classifiy them as a jam band, not a jazz band.

Anyway, I have my opinion and you have yours. We could go on like this forever in a sort of "Tastes great/Less Filling" showdown, but I don't see the point. There ain't no good guys, there ain't no bad guys....

[Gotherella]

Here's what I see when I try to edit avatar:

"No Avatar Specified
Avatars are small graphics that are displayed under your username whenever you post.
Do not use an avatar (a single radio button, with no other options)
Note: if you have a custom avatar selecting this option will delete it."

So, from my perspective, there's at least one radio button missing. The one that should say... Use an avatar. It doesn't appear to be a platform or browser issue, I've tried IE, Safari and Mozilla Firefox on both a Mac and a PC. I've dumped the caches, reset the cookies, done everything could think of. The only thing that makes sense to me is that it's in the code, or more specifically, missing from the code.

I have exactly the same problem -- Ming said he's working on it.

[The Other Dude]

We could go on like this forever in a sort of "Tastes great/Less Filling" showdown

Jam tastes better than Jazz. (oh wait, nevermind!) Stop it, you're being disgusting again! No, I'm not, I swear! Yes, you are, now stop it, or you're going to be punished! Okay, you asked for it!

** Sorry about that. My personalities were fighting again. **

[The Other Dude]

Jam tastes better than Jazz. (oh wait, nevermind!) Stop it, you're being disgusting again! No, I'm not, I swear! Yes, you are, now stop it, or you're going to be punished! Okay, you asked for it!

You know that your insane bitching killed this thread. Why I aughta...

[The Other Dude]

You know that your insane bitching killed this thread. Why I aughta...

No, actually, I'm pretty sure it was you. Maybe it's time for that lobotomy, yes?

[slizzelizzel]

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y150/slizzelizzel/mps.jpgHope this helps, it's hard to talk about stuff without seeing it, so Gotherella and TOD-- "Print Screen" and send the image to Ryall- then he might be able to help...

[actualsize]

Big ass graphic not shownThanks for the help, but this screen is ABSENT in TOD's and Gotherella's menus. That is the whole point they are trying to make. I am in a unique postion to know, as Gotherella and I share a computer. My account features this screen, and I can put up an avatar and change my handle, her's does not, so she can't. TOD too, I presume. It's just not there at all. They get a different menu with only one radio button that says "Do not use avatar".. There just isn't that whole "custom avatar" box. Not there. Ming and Ryall know - I think, and they have been looking into it. Thanks for the help, but that's not it.

[The Other Dude]

Thanks for the help, but this screen is ABSENT in TOD's and Gotherella's menus.

Exactly my point. Which I is why I defer to the wisdom of the caretakers. If I could see that, I'd have changed it by now.

[slizzelizzel]

Yeah, I figured as much. Probably just some glitch in the crossover for gotherella, and some weird mixup when TOD signed up, I was just staying up all night, and seeing how I had nothing better to do, I thought I'd polish up on my Paint skills.




...they are still pretty shitty...

[Gotherella]

Your Current AvatarNo Avatar Specified Avatars are small graphics that are displayed under your username whenever you post.
Do not use an avatar
Note: if you have a custom avatar selecting this option will delete it.



And that's all there is...

[The Other Dude]

Your Current AvatarNo Avatar Specified Avatars are small graphics that are displayed under your username whenever you post.
Do not use an avatar
Note: if you have a custom avatar selecting this option will delete it. And that's all there is...

And it looks so sad without the other stuff we're supposed to have. Somebody probably fed the gremlins after midnight and put them in water afterwards.

[The Other Dude]

Well, here we are, another Friday. So, other than me, has anyone else NOT seen Star Wars Episode III yet?

[ozchick]

I haven't. I hope to go tomorrow (sunday) though. Stoopid friends.

[slizzelizzel]

I don't know, but you could try asking around in the Star Wars thread, there're like four of them...

[psychofiend]

Well, here we are, another Friday. So, other than me, has anyone else NOT seen Star Wars Episode III yet?
That'd be me, I'm gunna try for tonight.

[The Other Dude]

That'd be me, I'm gunna try for tonight.

Well, I probably won't see it for a week or two, just to let the crowds die down a bit.

[ratm1966]

I watched it Friday afternoon at 12:10. That was definitely a good time to see it here as the theatre was only about three fifths of the way full.

[Gotherella]

We're gonna see it on the big screen in Newport on Sunday -- me and my mom for the first time, effexeye, denyse, and actualsize for the second.

[The Other Dude]

I just wanted to say my daily post ratio is now way down, for anybody that cares... Not that I have anything less to say, I'm just more selective about it.

[slizzelizzel]

Moderation is the key...

[Jason_Brown]

Anyway, I have my opinion and you have yours. We could go on like this forever in a sort of "Tastes great/Less Filling" showdown, but I don't see the point. There ain't no good guys, there ain't no bad guys....
Screw you, Harrington! ;)

[The Other Dude]

Screw you, Harrington! ;)

[commencing good ole boy voice] Boys, boys, now let's be good, or I'll have to take you both in the back and tar them rear ends up good, now you mind yer mammy, or there ain't no supper tonight! And slop them hogs, feed the chickens and milk the cows too![/good ole boy voice over]

[The Other Dude]

Okay, I'm sure somebody here has seen this hallucinogenic wet dream by David Lynch. Can anybody explain to me what the hell the movie was about? I walked out of the theatre before the ending. I don't know that knowing the ending would explain it either. All I know was that it was depressing and very weird. And nothing seemed to connect or make a bit of sense. Of course I wasn't doing any drugs at the time, maybe it would have made more sense if I had been, or at least I wouldn't have cared so much?

[Efexeye]

Okay, I'm sure somebody here has seen this hallucinogenic wet dream by David Lynch. Can anybody explain to me what the hell the movie was about? I walked out of the theatre before the ending. I don't know that knowing the ending would explain it either. All I know was that it was depressing and very weird. And nothing seemed to connect or make a bit of sense. Of course I wasn't doing any drugs at the time, maybe it would have made more sense if I had been, or at least I wouldn't have cared so much?

Hey bud, I don't know if this is your first message board, or you just really, REALLY like that someone named a thread after you, but, customarily, new topics go in new threads. Or, go ahead and keep resurrecting this one, you narcissistic attention whore.;)

EDIT: Eraserhead is much better if you are on drugs, preferably hallucinogens.

[Jason_Brown]

Okay, I'm sure somebody here has seen this hallucinogenic wet dream by David Lynch. Can anybody explain to me what the hell the movie was about? I walked out of the theatre before the ending. I don't know that knowing the ending would explain it either. All I know was that it was depressing and very weird. And nothing seemed to connect or make a bit of sense. Of course I wasn't doing any drugs at the time, maybe it would have made more sense if I had been, or at least I wouldn't have cared so much?
Well, the film is pretty straightforward, storywise, so I'm not exactly sure where your confusion lays. (Although I can't imagine walking out early helped).
Some people consider it to be an allegory for the fears that all expectant parents go through, although, personally, I try not to read too much into it.
It's simply a beautiful film, and one I have long-adored.
That said, it's not for everyone. You hated it. That's okay. You aren't missing the secret decoder ring that makes the movie make sense. If you're a film buff, give it another try, in a few years. If you're not, then watch whatever tickles your fancy.

Oh, yeah. Your appreciation of the film will most likely not be helped by the use of drugs. Effexeye=Pusherman.

[Matt1]

Oh, yeah. Your appreciation of the film will most likely not be helped by the use of drugs. Effexeye=Pusherman.
Indeed he is. God damn him.

[highriskrc]

Oh, yeah. Your appreciation of the film will most likely not be helped by the use of drugs. Effexeye=Pusherman.
I realize that this is a little off subject and some of the veteran's of the poopshoot may consider that I need to start a new thread for this and if so please inform me, yet I believe that this is relative enough to post in this one:
Speaking of movies and drugs, I used to do a lot of drugs recreationally.... I was never addicted to anything and have yet to be but I haven't done any hard drugs in over a year and I just quit smoking pot about 3 weeks ago (I'm tryin' to get custody of my son) and a movie that convinced me to quit doing drugs (except pot) while I was on drugs was 'Requim for a Dream'.

[karmattack]

Ah, Requiem.......the best movie I'll only watch once.

[The Other Dude]

Hey bud, I don't know if this is your first message board, or you just really, REALLY like that someone named a thread after you, but, customarily, new topics go in new threads. Or, go ahead and keep resurrecting this one, you narcissistic attention whore.;)

Well, the thread is ALL about ME, isnt' it? So how can I be off topic? :p

[The Other Dude]

and on that note:

http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/opinion/cartoons/bal-kal052205,1,6550274.cartoon?coll=bal-cartoons-headlines

Check out that URL, it's political commentary, but has the nice Star Wars theme to it. :D

[Zens7s]

Well don't feel bad, I got demoted from being one of the most experienced members to being a nobody in three steps.

Of course, it is fun. I am hoping to start an accidental flame war where somebody who has been here since last week calls me a newbie.

[Denyse]

Yeah...What's up with that, anyway???

[FanGirl]

Maybe it has something to do with all the cool photos from the wedding you haven't posted yet. None of these people know of all the fun the three of us had in the shower yet.

[Zens7s]

Good point. If I had them on my work PC I would upload more. Ahh, the shower. Good times, good times.

Hi Denyse - I don't know what happened. They username and log in wouldn't work. I am really sad. Sniff Sniff...

[Denyse]

Yes, dammit! I want to know what went on behind my back, at the hotel!

[Zens7s]

Well, there was liquor involved. Also bedspreads, cowboy hats, shower curtains, perscription medicine, bras on lapshades, singing, dancing, clothes swapping, and odd sleeping positions.

No, not a single thing listed up there is made up. :-)

[FanGirl]

Good times. Good times. Ah, the good ol' porn shower. There was one person topless and in a cowboy hat. I wish I could hear the drunk message we left for smurfy. That was so much fun.

[The Other Dude]

Maybe it has something to do with all the cool photos from the wedding you haven't posted yet. None of these people know of all the fun the three of us had in the shower yet.

And why weren't we all invited to the shower party?
:p

[ILovePapaSmurf]

Good times. Good times. Ah, the good ol' porn shower. There was one person topless and in a cowboy hat. I wish I could hear the drunk message we left for smurfy. That was so much fun.
You know the boy thinks that I am into quadtratrons now. Or however you spell it. ;)

[FanGirl]

You must be at least this insane *stretches arms wide* to enjoy the porn shower.

Quatra a trois is what I think he said which would translate to a 4 by 3.

[The Other Dude]

You must be at least this insane *stretches arms wide* to enjoy the porn shower.

Quatra a trois is what I think he said which would translate to a 4 by 3.

Well, I'm pretty darn nuts. And a 4x3 is better than a 2x4 any day! My amp
goes to 11, they're one louder.

[The Other Dude]

okay, let's see if this really works...

http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/opinion/cartoons/bal-kal052205,1,6550274.cartoon?coll=bal-cartoons-headlines

Probably not, but it was worth a shot...

[Mighty Wingman]

It works,( the link) it's just not that funny. ( the punchline)

Can't please all the people all the time...

[The Other Dude]

It works,( the link) it's just not that funny. ( the punchline)

Can't please all the people all the time...

Well, the real joke is about local Baltimore politics, so I was really going for the broader subject of the fish as light saber...

[Mighty Wingman]

Ahahhh, okay... so I still don't get it .

We had a real cool dude from Balty-more that used post here but I've barely seen him since since MPS version 3.1.

Anyone talk to Danger lately?

[FanGirl]

Danger lives. He's just been super busy lately.

[jjcourtright]

Ahahhh, okay... so I still don't get it .

We had a real cool dude from Balty-more that used post here but I've barely seen him since since MPS version 3.1.

Anyone talk to Danger lately?
He sent me an e-mail with a link to a blank page over the weekend. I'm not quite sure what he was trying to tell me...maybe he's starting anew?

[The Other Dude]

He sent me an e-mail with a link to a blank page over the weekend. I'm not quite sure what he was trying to tell me...maybe he's starting anew?

I think he sent you the last page of the internet. Of course it's blank! There are no more new ideas.

[airionnablue]

Hello TOD... We have yet to meet.. Don't let them/him... get to you. I'm still trying to get past a few things that have happened in the past.. They have yet to let it go.. Have fun...

[The Other Dude]

Hello TOD... We have yet to meet.. Don't let them/him... get to you. I'm still trying to get past a few things that have happened in the past.. They have yet to let it go.. Have fun...

Hey, Airionna, how's it going? Don't worry about me. I'm my own worst enemy. I swear it!

[The Other Dude]

peeks in the door....anybody home? Got any pizza left? :D

[The Other Dude]

I guess nobody really is here anymore. oh well.