Illyria: We cling to what is gone. Is there anything in this life but grief? Wesley: There's love. There's hope...for some. There's hope that you'll find something worthy...that your life will lead you to some joy...that after everything...you can still be surprised. Illyria: Is that enough? Is that enough to live on?

'Shells'


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.


sarameg - Jan 24, 2007 10:48:12 am PST #5524 of 10001

I don't remember hearing about it before.

OK, this is like bizarro day. I'm supposed to be the person who hasn't heard of these things due to my strange academic upbringing and suspicion of the humans.

That's twice today. It's kind of scaring me.

Now if shrift turns up sunny and perky and bursting with bubbly energy, I'll know I did, in fact, stay in bed today and this has all been a strange and traumatic dream.


DavidS - Jan 24, 2007 10:48:48 am PST #5525 of 10001
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."

Among this crowd? How is that even possible?

No kidding. On the anniversary, Joe puts a lamp on his head and runs around kicking down trees in the next town over.

Clearly I need to hang out with Miracleman on this anniversary, or read more whackaloon biographies of Tesla.

eta: Huh. There's even an X-Files episode about it. There's even a band called The Tunguska Event.


Nutty - Jan 24, 2007 10:53:07 am PST #5526 of 10001
"Mister Spock is on his fanny, sir. Reports heavy damage."

Tunguska is somethign I learned about (1) from the X-Files and (2) from the History channel during bouts of insomnia. In both cases, alien theories were prominent.

I just found out something myself. Wikipedia claims that the word "hosey" is a local word for me. That would explain why when I said it the other day some Buffista (I don't remember who) was like, "You're going what now?"

hosey: (esp. parts of MA & ME) to stake a claim or choose sides, to claim ownership of something (sometimes, the front seat of a car)

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Tom Scola - Jan 24, 2007 10:55:59 am PST #5527 of 10001
Remember that the frontier of the Rebellion is everywhere. And even the smallest act of insurrection pushes our lines forward.

Isaiah Washington has entered a treatment facility.

A "treatment facility"? WTF?


DavidS - Jan 24, 2007 10:56:40 am PST #5528 of 10001
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."

So what does MM do on Tesla's birthday, Aimee?


flea - Jan 24, 2007 10:57:04 am PST #5529 of 10001
information libertarian

Huh. I thought "hosey" was a local word for our family. I've never heard anyone else use it.

Of course, I also thought that when Mother said, "Move your honky butt" she meant "fat" and not "white."


Topic!Cindy - Jan 24, 2007 10:57:51 am PST #5530 of 10001
What is even happening?

Well, when you have surgery to remove your foot from your mouth, and your head from your ass all at the same time, rehab is generally a good call.


Hayden - Jan 24, 2007 10:58:45 am PST #5531 of 10001
aka "The artist formerly known as Corwood Industries."

Hi, Nilly! You and I are very rarely here at the same time.


msbelle - Jan 24, 2007 10:59:35 am PST #5532 of 10001
I remember the crazy days. 500 posts an hour. Nubmer! Natgbsb

I am not doubting that lots of folk in entertainment have alcohol and/or drug issues, but I gotta say I hate the trend of 1) Celebrity does/says Asshole thing 2) Bad Press 3) Announcement of Treatment Facility.

Natalie of Dixie Chicks saying she just should have announced an alcohol problem was right on.


Topic!Cindy - Jan 24, 2007 11:00:16 am PST #5533 of 10001
What is even happening?

Huh. I thought "hosey" was a local word for our family. I've never heard anyone else use it.

We used hosey; high hosey; high hosey -- black magic, and high hosey -- black magic -- red, white and blue to call stuff. The last made your claim inviolate.