Can't even shout, Can't even cry. The Gentlemen are coming by. Looking in windows, knocking on doors. They need to take seven, and they might take yours. Can't call to mom, can't say a word. You're gonna die screaming but you won't be heard.

Dream Girl ,'Bring On The Night'


The Crying of Natter 49  

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.


flea - Jan 15, 2007 4:25:27 am PST #2842 of 10001
information libertarian

Question of the morning (not to the reference inbox, but the "funny questions" inbox:

Imagine you are standing in the middle of a field. Surrounding you are an infinite number of children that are trying to attack you. Their goal is to kill you, and they have three hours to do it. Obviously, if these were 6 mo old infants you'd be able to fend them off for the 3 hours and survive, but if they're an infinite number of 10 year olds, they're taking you down. My question is at what age would you not be able to fend them off for the three hours, resulting in your death?

The questioner doesn't mention whether or not the children are armed. But based on my experience, I think 3 year olds could kill you. Maybe not 2 year olds.


Theodosia - Jan 15, 2007 4:27:49 am PST #2843 of 10001
'we all walk this earth feeling we are frauds. The trick is to be grateful and hope the caper doesn't end any time soon"

I think the question is, are they infant cheetahs? And do I get a squash racket?


Cashmere - Jan 15, 2007 4:30:39 am PST #2844 of 10001
Now tagless for your comfort.

Maybe not 2 year olds.

It's somewhere between 2 & 3. I'm thinking around 28 months, based on my own experience.


Consuela - Jan 15, 2007 4:54:26 am PST #2845 of 10001
We are Buffistas. This isn't our first apocalypse. -- Pix

Man, I think I actually slept about three hours last night. Bleargh.

I think it's not just giving notice, it's telling friends/coworkers I've worked with for nearly 8 years, and some staff that I hired in the last few. That's gonna be hard, especially since at the moment I'm 1500 miles away and can't do it in person. I suspect rumor will beat me to it...

Okay, off to get real caffeine (why do I ever trust the continental breakfasts at hotels?) and head for the office.

Oh, and find a gas station--the rental doesn't have any wiper fluid, which in these conditions is ... unacceptable. Last night's drive was appalling.


tommyrot - Jan 15, 2007 5:02:19 am PST #2846 of 10001
Sir, it's not an offence to let your cat eat your bacon. Okay? And we don't arrest cats, I'm very sorry.

Imagine you are standing in the middle of a field. Surrounding you are an infinite number of children that are trying to attack you. Their goal is to kill you, and they have three hours to do it. Obviously, if these were 6 mo old infants you'd be able to fend them off for the 3 hours and survive, but if they're an infinite number of 10 year olds, they're taking you down. My question is at what age would you not be able to fend them off for the three hours, resulting in your death?

It depends on the distribution of children. One child per square mile would be much less difficult than, say, being crushed under 100 children per square inch.


brenda m - Jan 15, 2007 5:04:54 am PST #2847 of 10001
If you're going through hell/keep on going/don't slow down/keep your fear from showing/you might be gone/'fore the devil even knows you're there

Yeah, Suela, it's a weird thing to do. But once you're on the other side, bliss.


Jesse - Jan 15, 2007 5:22:47 am PST #2848 of 10001
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.

Sorry about the dog, Lee.

Good luck, Suela!

And I'm pretty sure it's msbelle's birthday today, so: HBD, msbelle!

Finally, wait. That question about the children was an actual question by an outside person?


Tom Scola - Jan 15, 2007 5:24:31 am PST #2849 of 10001
Remember that the frontier of the Rebellion is everywhere. And even the smallest act of insurrection pushes our lines forward.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MSBELLE!!


bon bon - Jan 15, 2007 5:26:24 am PST #2850 of 10001
It's five thousand for kissing, ten thousand for snuggling... End of list.

Yay, msbelle!


Jon B. - Jan 15, 2007 5:26:32 am PST #2851 of 10001
A turkey in every toilet -- only in America!

Friendster decrees it, so it must be so. Happy Birthday, msbelle!