Or, you know. PUT OUT AN EYE.
And now my boy's in love. All hearts and flowers. But, doesn't it freak you out that she used to change your diapers? I mean, when you think about it, the first woman you boned is the closest thing you've ever had to a mother. Doing your mom and trying to kill your dad. Hm. There should be a play.
Angelus ,'Damage'
Natter 31 But Looks 29
Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
sarameg - Jan 10, 2005 2:51:07 pm PST #4536 of 10002
DavidS - Jan 10, 2005 2:51:16 pm PST #4537 of 10002
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
Oh wait, wait. Nice Guy Backlash.
Actually, "Nice Guy, But..."
Kathy A - Jan 10, 2005 2:51:21 pm PST #4538 of 10002
We're very stretchy. - Connie Neil
Women have routines? Do women here have car-reaching routines?
If it involves going down an alley, I usually have the "eyes and ears wide open" switch turned on, and my keys sticking out between my fingers--learned that in college, when I walked home from work after midnight on a regular basis.
Astarte - Jan 10, 2005 2:51:48 pm PST #4539 of 10002
Not having has never been the thing I've regretted most in my life. Not trying is.
Don't argue with me when I'm hugging you, dude. And Mal's a lot more than all right, by my man/woman criteria.
You do need the hug, as do all the Really Good Guys, because you get unfairly painted with the same brush by virtue of having a Y chromosome, and it's the other thing about the predators that majorly sucks.
I don't have a routine per se for getting to my car, but I am almost always conscious of where I'm parking and making note of my surroundings. Particularly when I travel, but come to think of it, in my day to day comings and goings.
Jesse - Jan 10, 2005 2:52:32 pm PST #4540 of 10002
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.
Holy crap, Sophia. That's some family...
DavidS - Jan 10, 2005 2:53:14 pm PST #4541 of 10002
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
It is weird that sometimes what seems either completely normal OR just confusing to you as a child is just downright weird and creepifying when you think of it as an adult. When I was in sixth grade, my best firend had an inground pool. When I used to go over to swim, her mother was all "Sophia has boobies. J___, why don't YOU have boobies?' Her dad was all" Wow, Sophia looks REALLY good in a bathing suit!" and her older sister (who was a lesbian) used to make me sit there while she brushed and brushed and brushed my hair. And I thought little of it at the time, but... Weird. Also, the best friend J. not only went to Harvard, but spent at least a semester as a call girl.
A lot of childhood has odd sparks of ill-socialzied sexuality. It's a very weird space, which I thought Welcome To The Dollhouse captured very well.
Polter-Cow - Jan 10, 2005 2:53:39 pm PST #4542 of 10002
What else besides ramen can you scoop? YOU CAN SCOOP THIS WORLD FROM DARKNESS!
Actually, "Nice Guy, But..."
At which point I put on a wifebeater and steal cars. Got it.
Katie M - Jan 10, 2005 2:53:46 pm PST #4543 of 10002
I was charmed (albeit somewhat perplexed) by the fannish sensibility of many of the music choices -- it's like the director was trying to vid Canada. --loligo on the Olympic Opening Ceremonies
Though is it a routine to make sure that I have a firm grip on the heavy, hard-sided purse, just in case I need to use it as a weapon? Or is that being prepared?
Heh. I think that's just sensible preparation for potential self-defense. Or, you know, not dropping your purse.
shrift - Jan 10, 2005 2:53:58 pm PST #4544 of 10002
"You can't put a price on the joy of not giving a shit." -Zenkitty
Y'all are making me real eager to walk through the dark parking garage when I leave work.
ChiKat - Jan 10, 2005 2:54:08 pm PST #4545 of 10002
That man was going to shank me. Over an omelette. Two eggs and a slice of government cheese. Is that what my life is worth?
Women have routines? Do women here have car-reaching routines?
Absolutely. I make sure my keys are strategically placed in between my fingers, pokey side out. My bag/purse are tucked away and not easily got. I do a quick check of the backseat before I get in. I make sure no one is following me.
Keep in mind, this stuff is so second nature, I don't think about it. I just do it. Just like being aware of my surroundings if I'm out and about, at night or otherwise.