I am not...I am not the damsel in distress. I am not some case. I have to work this. I've lived in a cave for 5 years in a world where they killed my kind like cattle. I am not going to be cut down by some monster flu. I am better than that. What a wonder...how very scared I am.

Fred ,'A Hole in the World'


Natter 32 Flavors and Then Some  

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.


Topic!Cindy - Feb 16, 2005 11:21:40 am PST #8255 of 10002
What is even happening?

Hands shrift a beer.

I think the general US term for these folks is ultra-orthodox. And, yes, on a sweltering July day in New York, I always feel sorry for the men wearing furry hats. I think it would be only fair if they were allowed to swap to nice cotton hats during the summer, to avoid heatstroke.

I think Nilly had it right. I think it's usually Hasidic (or Hassidim, or Chassidim).


Allyson - Feb 16, 2005 11:22:18 am PST #8256 of 10002
Wait, is this real-world child support, where the money goes to buy food for the kids, or MRA fantasyland child support where the women just buy Ferraris and cocaine? -Jessica

I see your weird and raise you tacky.

He wants the fans to pitch his show idea to the studio? I don't get it.


shrift - Feb 16, 2005 11:24:44 am PST #8257 of 10002
"You can't put a price on the joy of not giving a shit." -Zenkitty

And now I feel terribly rude for frivoling all over shrift's thwumpage.

Oh, well, it's all right, because y'all have been discussing wedding dresses and the like, and this has recently become relevant in my life. Last weekend, as the smallest bridesmaid in attendance, I was called upon to model because the sample dresses in the store were mostly a size 8.

Let me just say that I have boobular containment issues with a bridal store size 8. In that I don't get to breathe.

Scotch, I could use. I spent all morning working on servers, and just when I thought I was good to go on the gigantic pile of work that built up whilst I was off making sure everyone else on site could do their work as usual, another server needs my attention.

I think they're conspiring.


Maria - Feb 16, 2005 11:27:51 am PST #8258 of 10002
Not so nice is that I'm about to ruin a Friday morning for a bunch of people because of a series of unfortunate events and an upset foreign government. - shrift

Oh, shrift. Modelling BM dresses is a trial no one should have to endure.

How about a Black and Tan? I'm all out of scotch right now.


Topic!Cindy - Feb 16, 2005 11:30:09 am PST #8259 of 10002
What is even happening?

I don't have scotch, shrift. I have beer, Kahlua, and Merlot.

Oh, and I think some Bailey's.


sumi - Feb 16, 2005 11:30:13 am PST #8260 of 10002
Art Crawl!!!

From Zap2it:

Also, Raoul Bova has joined ABC's J.J. Abrams-produced drama "What About Brian," a series about a thirtysomething single guy surrounded by married friends. The Italian-born Bova's English-language credits include "Under the Tuscan Sun" and "Alien vs. Predator."


§ ita § - Feb 16, 2005 11:30:57 am PST #8261 of 10002
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.

Oh MY, Sumi.

That's very promising.


shrift - Feb 16, 2005 11:41:33 am PST #8262 of 10002
"You can't put a price on the joy of not giving a shit." -Zenkitty

Alcohol = good. I stopped being picky about six hours ago.


Topic!Cindy - Feb 16, 2005 11:42:20 am PST #8263 of 10002
What is even happening?

I could try mixing them, and then you could puke on your boss.


shrift - Feb 16, 2005 11:57:39 am PST #8264 of 10002
"You can't put a price on the joy of not giving a shit." -Zenkitty

I could try mixing them, and then you could puke on your boss.

Oh, he's out of town all week for training, which is why I've been stuck in IT troubleshooting mode most of the day.