It's all about choices, Faith. The ones we make, and the ones we don't. Oh, and the consequences. Those are always fun.

Angelus ,'Smile Time'


Natter 54: Right here, dammit.  

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.


tommyrot - Sep 26, 2007 5:57:17 am PDT #3061 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.

Did you know that wearing high heels makes your boobs bigger? Science proved this in 1957.

THE HIGH-HEELS CONTROVERSY (Nov, 1957)

High-heeled shoes are physically and psychologically best for women’s wear, says a British doctor, contrary to the opinions of many authorities.

Careful tests on special scales have shown, said Dr. Owen McDonagh, that high heels throw the weight onto the heel rather than onto the toes, as is frequently charged.

Physically, he said, the added weight on the heel eliminates slouching, produces more healthy breathing, and adds inches to the bust.

“But the greatest effect is the psychological one,” Dr. McDonagh went on. climaxing a debate carried on in the British Medical Journal.

“Long legs are admired, and the high heel gives the impression of greater leg length. They give a sensation of slimness.”

A different opinion came from Dr. Reginald Payne, according to the Chicago Tribune, who said high heels produce bow legs and knock knees, and that if men tried to put animals into such contraptions, every anti-cruelty league would have a fit.


Emily - Sep 26, 2007 5:58:07 am PDT #3062 of 10001
"In the equation E = mc⬧, c⬧ is a pretty big honking number." - Scola

high heels throw the weight onto the heel rather than onto the toes

Rrrreally. These must have been very specialized scales indeed.


tommyrot - Sep 26, 2007 5:59:09 am PDT #3063 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.

I'm suspecting this British doctor just likes chicks in high heels.


Jars - Sep 26, 2007 5:59:58 am PDT #3064 of 10001

“Long legs are admired, and the high heel gives the impression of greater leg length. They give a sensation of slimness.”

Yeah? That's weird, 'cause they just give me a sensation of OW FUCKING OW OW OW OW.


Lee - Sep 26, 2007 6:01:27 am PDT #3065 of 10001
The feeling you get when your brain finally lets your heart get in its pants.

Reaper v House is going to be a tough one. I Tivo'd House last night b/c we had the Reaper pilot on DVD, but...I really liked it. Stoopid non-dual-tuner Tivo.

9-10 Tuesday-Thursday this year is a very hard slot for me, and makes me glad for repeats and two tvs. There are actually 4 different shows tonight that I might watch, but luckily two are being reaired later.

I really liked Reaper which I didn't expect.


Dana - Sep 26, 2007 6:02:34 am PDT #3066 of 10001
I'm terrifically busy with my ennui.

“But the greatest effect is the psychological one,” Dr. McDonagh went on. climaxing a debate carried on in the British Medical Journal.

“Long legs are admired, and the high heel gives the impression of greater leg length. They give a sensation of slimness.”

Hi, probably dead British man! Bite me.

Also, "climaxing" a debate?


tommyrot - Sep 26, 2007 6:03:41 am PDT #3067 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.

Also, "climaxing" a debate?

Now I'm picturing this British doctor sitting in the bathroom, holding the British Medical Journal in one hand and....


Jars - Sep 26, 2007 6:11:12 am PDT #3068 of 10001

Does anyone think it's weird if little kids call grown-ups by their first names? Bloke says it's Just Not Done in America, and finds it very weird here where no one calls anyone Mr or Mrs anything. The only situation I can think of is in school, but even that's being phased out, I hear.


tommyrot - Sep 26, 2007 6:14:06 am PDT #3069 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.

Does anyone think it's weird if little kids call grown-ups by their first names?

Yes.


Nora Deirdre - Sep 26, 2007 6:16:25 am PDT #3070 of 10001
I’m responsible for my own happiness? I can’t even be responsible for my own breakfast! (Bojack Horseman)

Does anyone think it's weird if little kids call grown-ups by their first names?

I feel like the niecephews do it all the time. We don't even get an "Aunt" or "uncle" in front of our names. It doesn't bother me, but I surely wouldn't say it Isn't Done Here. I think it depends on the community and family.