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COMMed from Literary Buffistas on account of my actually spitting on my monitor (in this case, partially chewed popcorn, not coffee.) Slightly edited for humor.
PC: ...I thought I mostly understood cyberpunk. Well, probably not, as I think it mostly involves computers and robots and a general punkish attitude. Whereas steampunk is more the same sensibility as cyberpunk, except the computers are made of string and toast.
I hope your monitor's okay, Laga. Sorry about that.
In fact I think masticated popcorn is easier to clean up than coffee. None of it got in the keyboard!
Plus the toast doesn't get so soggy.
That reminded me to put up the earlier Literary exchange that made me laugh out loud.
Hec: 9/11 in its planning, execution and politics seemed like it came straight out of a Bruce Sterling novel to me.
Raq: I agree, and this is another reason why we should get those evil-doers. No one deserves Bruce Sterling! No one!
In Natter:
Cass:
Okay, Juan Pablo Montoya just won his first NASCAR race. A Columbian national, Indy 500 winner, Formula One world champion just won a NASCAR race.
I am so glad I kept watching this. Way better than a nap.
juliana:
I am sorry, but the surname Montoya is forever ruined for me.
"Hallo, my name is Juan Pablo Montoya. You have my trophy. Prepare to race."
meara, KristinT, Ailleann, amych, Steph L., and Pete present the greatest cover letter EVAH in Bitches:
To Whom It May Concern:
OH HAI -- I IZ NEEDIN JOB. YU HAV JOB 4 ME?
I IS GOOD WORKERZ. I HAS EXPERIENNZ. I R GUD LISNR AND INTERVEWEEE.
I CAN HAS JOB PLZ?
Sincerely,
meara
P.S. I MADE YOU A REFERENCE, BUT I EATED IT :(
Today in Bitches:
DavidS: People go batfuck insane during divorces and separations.
Daisy Jane: Apparently.
DavidS: The example I always remember from TT was the woman whose husband stomped out and took all the handles on the drawers in the kitchen.
Of course, there were other more horrible examples but that one always struck me for the craxy.
Daisy Jane: Well he did take her Jack Daniels and vibrator.
ETA: We're thinking of turning it into a country song.
From the Reality thread:
connie neil:
Is anyone else watching Simon Schama's The Power of Art on PBS? Is anyone else thinking that Simon Schama desperately needs to get laid?
Laga :
Someone should set him up with Sister Wendy.
Aimée:
"I have interected daily with Dana for approximately five years. In that time she has proven to be nothing short of professional and exceedingly articulate. Dana frequently goes above and beyond the call of duty in ensuring that all parties she works with are satisfied with her work."
By which I mean, "Dana writing the good porn. All likey."