Zoe: My man would never fall for that. Wash: Most of my head wishes I had.

'Our Mrs. Reynolds'


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.


Emily - Oct 16, 2007 4:33:29 am PDT #6852 of 10001
"In the equation E = mc⬧, c⬧ is a pretty big honking number." - Scola

I think everyone should have to drive 30mph all of the time, and also that people should have their cars taken away if they break driving rules.

Well, I'm not sure about the 30mph, and the taking cars away idea causes all kinds of problems, but it's not really the coming-down-hardness that bothers me -- it's the fact that most people around here don't have three thousand dollars. And I'm not sure bankruptcy is the best way to alter behavior.


Cashmere - Oct 16, 2007 4:38:40 am PDT #6853 of 10001
Now tagless for your comfort.

Public transportation in this country is horrible in most areas so taking cars away for less than major infractions means people losing their jobs--which probably isn't a good idea.

I'm a notorious speeder myself because I've often got extremely long distances to travel on a regular basis. But I'm not unsafe about it (meaning I rarely get over 75 mph on a two lane highway). But I tend to run 60 mph in a 55 zone as a rule. In town or city streets, I obey posted limits but I don't want to spend six hours driving to my sister's in what usually takes me four.


Jars - Oct 16, 2007 4:40:45 am PDT #6854 of 10001

it's the fact that most people around here don't have three thousand dollars

Then they shouldn't be driving recklessly. I have been known to be unreasonable on this subject, it's true. I just don't get why people break speed limits. They're not arbitrary. They're to stop people being killed. It's like everyone has blinkers about driving being dangerous. You're in control of a giant metal deathbox that goes fast.Even if it is squishy on the inside - giant metal deathbox!


Jars - Oct 16, 2007 4:56:02 am PDT #6855 of 10001

Cereal for - [link]

Arty porn? Porny art?


Dana - Oct 16, 2007 4:57:53 am PDT #6856 of 10001
I'm terrifically busy with my ennui.

The vending machine is *still* out of Coke Zero. Cruel universe.


Sophia Brooks - Oct 16, 2007 5:22:11 am PDT #6857 of 10001
Cats to become a rabbit should gather immediately now here

I never knew that "stop hey, what's that sound" song was called "For What It's Worth", but that muppet sketch with the woodland animals getting shot did really stick with me.

Also, I rather stupidly, against my better judgment, went to the afterparty for the opening night of the play I worked on, and I am now at work. I had three glasses of wine over the course of 4 hours, which is not really a lot for me, but I haven't really slept right or eaten correct for a week and a half because I was making costumes, and I am kinda hung over. My tummy hurts and I don't want to be at work!


sarameg - Oct 16, 2007 5:38:40 am PDT #6858 of 10001

My face is percolating. Very strange sensation.

Oh & they came around taking pictures, so now my official picture is my bleary-eyed, rednosed self. Nice!


lisah - Oct 16, 2007 5:40:16 am PDT #6859 of 10001
Punishingly Intricate

You're in control of a giant metal deathbox that goes fast.Even if it is squishy on the inside - giant metal deathbox!

It's true!!!

Also, lots of people think they are are a good driver and should somehow be exempt from the rules but that's bullshit. Going too fast means you don't have time to react if something unexpected happens. Passing on the right is just rude!

Years of driving 40 miles a day on 95 means I have strong opinions about the rules o' the road.


Tom Scola - Oct 16, 2007 5:41:47 am PDT #6860 of 10001
Remember that the frontier of the Rebellion is everywhere. And even the smallest act of insurrection pushes our lines forward.

My face is percolating. Very strange sensation.

I think you caught it from me. My eyelid finally stopped twitching this morning. Sorry.


Frankenbuddha - Oct 16, 2007 5:43:29 am PDT #6861 of 10001
"We are the Goon Squad and we're coming to town...Beep! Beep!" - David Bowie, "Fashion"

My face is percolating. Very strange sensation.

Trying to channel the caffeine more directly?