According to Wikipedia, the few remaining items of Norton's currency have sold for thousands of dollars at auction.
Anya Christina Emmanuella Jenkins. Twenty years old. Born on the fourth of July — and don't think there weren't jokes about that my whole life, mister, 'cause there were. 'Who's our little patriot?' they'd say, when I was younger and therefore smaller and shorter than I am now.
Anya ,'Potential'
F2F 4: Too Much Candy, Never Enough Mojitos.
Plan what to do, what to wear (you can never go wrong with a corset), and get ready for the next BuffistaCon: Madison, WI from June 20-22 2008! Official website.
Kathy A - Jun 02, 2006 7:58:38 am PDT #2349 of 10002
We're very stretchy. - Connie Neil
Sean K - Jun 02, 2006 8:06:37 am PDT #2350 of 10002
You can't leave me to my own devices; my devices are Nap and Eat. -Zenkitty
Oh, cool! I should have known he was a real guy.
Oh, P-C. Please go google Emperor Joshua Norton the First, Emperor of the United States and Protector of Mexico RIGHT NOW. That's one of my favorite Sandman issues precisely because he was very real. He's also the highest saint in Discordianism.
Amy - Jun 02, 2006 8:11:35 am PDT #2351 of 10002
Because books.
Emperor Norton is fascinating! And I loved Dianne Day's Fremont Jones mystery, Emperor Norton's Ghost.
Polter-Cow - Jun 02, 2006 8:16:57 am PDT #2352 of 10002
What else besides ramen can you scoop? YOU CAN SCOOP THIS WORLD FROM DARKNESS!
Please go google Emperor Joshua Norton the First, Emperor of the United States and Protector of Mexico RIGHT NOW.
Heh. I skimmed the Wikipedia entry. Fun stuff.
smonster - Jun 02, 2006 8:44:11 am PDT #2353 of 10002
We won’t stop until everyone is gay.
SF Weekly article on Fernet (which, btw, amyth has been hunting fruitlesslessly across the state):
"I say to San Francisco: I give you my baby! Enjoy! Take the good care!"
When you hold a shot glass of Fernet-Branca to your nose, the first thing that strikes you is the physicality of the smell, which, if such a thing existed, is like black licorice-flavored Listerine.
Next time I'll have to try sticking to Fernet and omitting the bourbon & gingers and mojitos and see if I avoid a hangover.
eta also, I should be able to upload my photos this weekend, since it's June.
SuziQ - Jun 02, 2006 9:12:46 am PDT #2354 of 10002
Back tattoos of the mother is that you are absolutely right - Ame
Smonster - I believe (and I could be wrong) that I had only Fernet Friday night of the F2F and I did not have a hangover the next morning. I was a tad groggy due to lack of sleep - 4 hours just isn't enough, but functional.
Saturday, I know I had other alcohol in addition to the Fernet, but Sunday morning I was just worn out - no hangover.
If that is a coincidence, I don't care.
Atropa - Jun 02, 2006 9:26:17 am PDT #2355 of 10002
The artist formerly associated with cupcakes.
He's also the highest saint in Discordianism.
I'm not a Discoridian, but Emperor Norton is pretty high up there in my personal pantheon, not to mention one of my role models.
I *really* need to find a charm of him for the charm bracelet o' doom.
Toddson - Jun 02, 2006 9:32:19 am PDT #2356 of 10002
Friends don't let friends read "Atlas Shrugged"
The guy at World of Charms said they'd make one for you ... but I imagine it would be awfully expensive. You could probably find someone in your area to make one to your specifications for less.
Vortex - Jun 02, 2006 9:59:06 am PDT #2357 of 10002
"Cry havoc and let slip the boobs of war!" -- Miracleman
DCistas, regarding Deb's Press announcement -- Jet blue flies to Boston for $65 each way out of Dulles.
Pix - Jun 02, 2006 10:00:08 am PDT #2358 of 10002
We're all getting played with, babe. -Weird Barbie
This version of Emperor Norton amuses me.
