I realize they'll ask what kind but, having to say Coke twice when you really want a Coke (as opposed to directly asking for a Dr. Pepper) seems rather ineffecient.
A lot of stuff in the South is inefficient, IMO. It's part of our charm.
That's disturbing. You're emotionally scarred and will end up badly.
Anya ,'Bring On The Night'
Natter 43: I Love My Dead Gay Whale Crosspost.
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.
Dana - Mar 17, 2006 9:35:18 am PST #4584 of 10001
I'm terrifically busy with my ennui.
Jesse - Mar 17, 2006 9:36:22 am PST #4585 of 10001
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.
Without coffee?
Oh yes. If any of those people had regularly had caffeine, they would have taken over the world by now. (Except the dad. He was the classic quiet dad in a family full of screaming women.)
I'm too confused by the BOW-tique thing, because I keep saying it like "take a bow" in my head, and what you all really mean is "bo" as opposed to "boo." Right?
Aims - Mar 17, 2006 9:36:58 am PST #4586 of 10001
Shit's all sorts of different now.
A lot of stuff in the South is inefficient, IMO. It's part of our charm.
"It comes from years of being bred to keep our expectations low."
Vortex - Mar 17, 2006 9:42:29 am PST #4587 of 10001
"Cry havoc and let slip the boobs of war!" -- Miracleman
I try not to be judgmental about people who don't have emergency guest coffee.
I try, but I often fail.
ChiKat - Mar 17, 2006 9:45:34 am PST #4588 of 10001
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?
having to say Coke twice when you really want a Coke (as opposed to directly asking for a Dr. Pepper) seems rather ineffecient.
What Dana said. For most Southerners, the polite interaction is much more important than effeciency.
Cashmere - Mar 17, 2006 9:45:47 am PST #4589 of 10001
Now tagless for your comfort.
I'm from Northern Indiana and we used the generic "coke" for any cola product. Now when I ask for a drink, I just say, "Diet"--meaning any diet cola they serve.
Jesse - Mar 17, 2006 9:48:04 am PST #4590 of 10001
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.
I try not to be judgmental about people who don't have emergency guest coffee.
Oh, and I meant to say, it was less judgemental and more just shocked and confused. And sleepy.
msbelle - Mar 17, 2006 9:49:20 am PST #4591 of 10001
I remember the crazy days. 500 posts an hour. Nubmer! Natgbsb
It would be an ugly thing if I had caffeine daily. TOO MUCH ENERGY!
ION, I think I am going to allow myslef to buy a fancy cat carrier with part of my tax refund. Maybe not the most exciting treat for one's self, but it should last a long time and will make taking them to the vet much much easier.
DavidS - Mar 17, 2006 9:50:07 am PST #4592 of 10001
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
I rarely make or drink drip coffee. I've got a Braun cappucino maker and that's what we tend to drink in the morning.
Except JZ is off coffee right now and drinking tea instead.
In the mornings I go to Starbucks' for a latte. In the afternoon I get a tonier and smaller and tastier latte at Peet's.
Jessica - Mar 17, 2006 9:50:54 am PST #4593 of 10001
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset
Someone was asking the other day about NYC milk having two sell-by dates. (Kristen, I think?)
Anyway, here's a post explaining why, if the information's useful (or interesting).