Redwood Monkeypants and Tandoori Palace.
Wesley: We were fighting on opposite sides, but it was the same war. Fred: but you hated her…didn't you? Wesley: It's not always about holding hands.
'Shells'
Natter 37: Oddly Enough, We've Had This Conversation Before.
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.
msbelle - Aug 19, 2005 1:47:37 pm PDT #9557 of 10002
I remember the crazy days. 500 posts an hour. Nubmer! Natgbsb
Topic!Cindy - Aug 19, 2005 1:47:39 pm PDT #9558 of 10002
What is even happening?
(iii) "The terms of my parole prevent me from dating."
This. It was tough. They all have potential. But still. This.
Steph L. - Aug 19, 2005 1:47:51 pm PDT #9559 of 10002
the hardest to learn / was the least complicated
People! You have opportunity to decide how I shock my family this weekend! Vote now!
t edit Cindy gets a gold star with sprinkles on top for stepping up and voting.
msbelle - Aug 19, 2005 1:48:49 pm PDT #9560 of 10002
I remember the crazy days. 500 posts an hour. Nubmer! Natgbsb
I vote rolling your eyes and walking away or telling them they are all "glib" a la crazy Tom Cruise.
§ ita § - Aug 19, 2005 1:49:17 pm PDT #9561 of 10002
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.
Steph, print up copies of that article you linked to -- hand them out with a wink and a knowing smile. Insert extra bounce into your step. Look dreamily off while people are talking to you, and shake your head and readjust yourself in your seat when you come back to earth.
Topic!Cindy - Aug 19, 2005 1:50:20 pm PDT #9562 of 10002
What is even happening?
You have to say it in the most refined way of course, too (well, that goes for any of them).
I used to try to remind myself that my older relatives had expectations, because of their era, and that they were trying to make conversation with and express and interest in me, so that I didn't go home angry and/or depressed.
The same question pissed off one of my sil's so badly, I swear it's why she moved away.
msbelle - Aug 19, 2005 1:51:14 pm PDT #9563 of 10002
I remember the crazy days. 500 posts an hour. Nubmer! Natgbsb
I'm going home now. later suckers.
DavidS - Aug 19, 2005 1:51:16 pm PDT #9564 of 10002
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
I vote this:
(2) "Well, I guess you could call it a relationship -- using someone as your fucktoy 3 times a week is a relationship, right? -- but I would never bring him to a family gathering. I just use him for sex."
Atropa - Aug 19, 2005 1:53:12 pm PDT #9565 of 10002
The artist formerly associated with cupcakes.
(iii) "The terms of my parole prevent me from dating."
I like this one. Or something about how the leader of the Evil Bunny Alliance has not yet revealed to you the details of your soon-to-be-arranged marriage.
Lee - Aug 19, 2005 1:54:25 pm PDT #9566 of 10002
The feeling you get when your brain finally lets your heart get in its pants.
Can somebody remind me of the name of the Indian place in redwood City I need to pick up takeout from?
Khyber India restaurant or Suraj Indian Cuisine?