Aw, that's too bad! Maybe we can try the famous Gino's on Tuesday.
Book: Yes, I'd forgotten you're moonlighting as a criminal mastermind now. Got your next heist planned? Simon: No. But I'm thinking about growing a big black mustache. I'm a traditionalist.
'War Stories'
F2F5: I forget that everyone isn't us
Plan what to do, what to wear (you can never go wrong with a corset), and get ready for the next BuffistaCon.
Polter-Cow - Jun 19, 2011 7:41:35 pm PDT #7096 of 12706
What else besides ramen can you scoop? YOU CAN SCOOP THIS WORLD FROM DARKNESS!
Laga - Jun 20, 2011 6:39:00 am PDT #7097 of 12706
You should know I'm a big deal in the Resistance.
Is Gino's East still west of Gino's?
Zenkitty - Jun 20, 2011 7:53:43 am PDT #7098 of 12706
Every now and then, I think I might actually be a little odd.
after me saying multiple times that I'd be there with bells on, now that it's time, I can't!
In a similar theme, I can't come to Denver. I'm getting braces, and getting work done on my house, and so my budget for the year is about shot. I hate having to choose between "necessary" and "fun".
Toddson - Jun 20, 2011 8:07:20 am PDT #7099 of 12706
Friends don't let friends read "Atlas Shrugged"
So sorry you can't make it!
And, in the fun v. necessary - I was talking to a coworker the other day and it came up about how "adult" books, movies, etc., never go into having to pay bills rather than have fun, or having to clean rather than go out and party every night.
Typo Boy - Jun 20, 2011 8:14:48 am PDT #7100 of 12706
Calli: My people have a saying. A man who trusts can never be betrayed, only mistaken.Avon: Life expectancy among your people must be extremely short.
Pretty damn rare in any movie. I thought one of the great movies on this subject (though not an "adult" movie in xx sense) was "1000 clowns". 1965 Jason Robarbs
Steph L. - Jun 20, 2011 8:44:40 am PDT #7101 of 12706
this mess was yours / now your mess is mine
(though not an "adult" movie in xx sense)
I didn't realize until I read your post, Typo Boy, that Toddson's post wasn't about porn.
meara - Jun 20, 2011 9:00:34 am PDT #7102 of 12706
I didn't realize until I read your post, Typo Boy, that Toddson's post wasn't about porn.
Hah! I HATE when in porn, they don't show people paying bills, damnit!
...there's gotta be a kink for that. Though I think I'd only be turned on if it were someone paying MY bills...
Toddson - Jun 20, 2011 10:08:18 am PDT #7103 of 12706
Friends don't let friends read "Atlas Shrugged"
Well, the point was they call things "adult" (movies, books) but the people never do adult things (like paying bills or dealing with home repairs - in a realistic way - or having to get up and go to work every day or commute on public transit).
Typo Boy - Jun 20, 2011 10:20:40 am PDT #7104 of 12706
Calli: My people have a saying. A man who trusts can never be betrayed, only mistaken.Avon: Life expectancy among your people must be extremely short.
1000 Clowns starts out with the "free spirit non-conformist sticking it to the man" cliche. Except that it looks at it critically and makes the case for being grown up and sucking it up for the sake of your family. Without (IMO) being preachy. And quite entertaining ultimately.
§ ita § - Jun 20, 2011 11:16:09 am PDT #7105 of 12706
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.
They do do adult things like drink and smoke and have sex, though. If paying bills were interesting or character illuminating, they'd do that too.