Yes, it's terribly simple. The good guys are always stalwart and true, the bad guys are easily distinguished by their pointy horns or black hats, and, uh, we always defeat them and save the day. No one ever dies, and everybody lives happily ever after.

Giles ,'Conversations with Dead People'


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.


Ginger - Nov 02, 2007 5:17:40 am PDT #9977 of 10001
"It didn't taste good. It tasted soooo horrible. It tasted like....a vodka martini." - Matilda

I saw a show on the CBC a while ago Nora that talked about how so much advice we're given to prevent cancer is lifestyle based (blaming the victim),

I'm convinced there's a bias towards blaming the victim, in part because it gives the illusion that cancer is something we can control. Almost all of the studies linking foods and alcohol to cancer are self-reporting studies, which are treated as if no one ever lies, forgets or exaggerates. They don't include things that could be quite relevant, such as the fact that the respondent did all his drinking in a smoky bar.


Steph L. - Nov 02, 2007 5:18:19 am PDT #9978 of 10001
Unusually and exceedingly peculiar and altogether quite impossible to describe

Not in detail. But I made a new friend, and now have a place to crash next time I pass through Cincinnati.

Well, you could always crash at my place; however, my place doesn't come with the possibility of sexy sex. At least, not the kind you'd prefer.


tommyrot - Nov 02, 2007 5:18:30 am PDT #9979 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.

Penguin Poop chocolate candy

Does not contain penguin poop.


sarameg - Nov 02, 2007 5:25:21 am PDT #9980 of 10001

My zipper unzipped. Thank god my underwear are black like my pants.


flea - Nov 02, 2007 5:30:39 am PDT #9981 of 10001
information libertarian

I had that happen once when I was wearing gold tights under my black pants. At an interview, at an academic annual meeting. Luckily I was an interview-er not -ee.


Frankenbuddha - Nov 02, 2007 5:36:17 am PDT #9982 of 10001
"We are the Goon Squad and we're coming to town...Beep! Beep!" - David Bowie, "Fashion"

Less than 20 posts left. I think I'll be around for a thread change this time.


Daisy Jane - Nov 02, 2007 5:43:00 am PDT #9983 of 10001
"This bar smells like kerosene and stripper tears."

And here's Matilda with Daddy

So cute! Less cute and more smashingly fabulous is JZ in that vintage dress. Gorgeous!


Tom Scola - Nov 02, 2007 5:52:31 am PDT #9984 of 10001
Mr. Scola’s wardrobe by Botany 500

Huh.

Switzerland's Martina Hingis, five times a grand slam winner and the youngest No1 in modern tennis, revealed yesterday that she had tested positive for cocaine during this year's Wimbledon and was retiring immediately.


DavidS - Nov 02, 2007 5:56:42 am PDT #9985 of 10001
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."

JZ's vintage dress and pixie cut


tommyrot - Nov 02, 2007 5:57:00 am PDT #9986 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 cocaine help sports performance? or is it just naughty?