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.
I just think it's rather odd that a nation that prides itself on its virility should feel compelled to strap on forty pounds of protective gear just in order to play rugby.
Giles ,'Beneath You'
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.
§ ita § - Jun 20, 2011 11:16:09 am PDT #7105 of 12706
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.
Matt the Bruins fan - Jun 20, 2011 3:24:50 pm PDT #7106 of 12706
"I remember when they eventually introduced that drug kingpin who murdered people and smuggled drugs inside snakes and I was like 'Finally. A normal person.'” —RahvinDragand
I've seen plenty of movies where it's a plot point that someone doesn't do things like pay their bills (usually a Manic Pixie Girl who's far too free-spirited to be burdened with mundane things like paying rent).
Jessica - Jun 20, 2011 3:45:23 pm PDT #7107 of 12706
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset
Or House of Sand and Fog where the moral is that if you don't check your mail, you will probably DIE.
Aims - Jun 21, 2011 1:30:16 am PDT #7108 of 12706
Shit's all sorts of different now.
And other folks will DIE, too, RIGHT?!?!??!?!!!
God I hate that movie.
Aims - Jun 21, 2011 1:30:21 am PDT #7109 of 12706
Shit's all sorts of different now.
God I hate that movie.
Enough to say it twice.
Strix - Jun 21, 2011 4:44:48 am PDT #7110 of 12706
A dress should be tight enough to show you're a woman but loose enough to flee from zombies. — Ginger
Or House of Sand and Fog where the moral is that if you don't check your mail, you will probably DIE.
I'm probably dead already, then...
Nicole - Jun 21, 2011 7:24:22 am PDT #7111 of 12706
I'm getting the pig!
dcp, are you getting a rental car? If not, I can get you to the hotel from DIA. Just let me know.
Toddson - Jun 21, 2011 7:55:43 am PDT #7112 of 12706
Friends don't let friends read "Atlas Shrugged"
I'm going to have to cancel - I've hurt my knee, badly, and can't face traveling.
Sorry ... think of me.
DavidS - Jun 21, 2011 8:02:02 am PDT #7113 of 12706
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
Awww, Toddson! I'm sorry for your knee, and sorry for you canceling!
Vortex - Jun 21, 2011 8:58:35 am PDT #7114 of 12706
"Cry havoc and let slip the boobs of war!" -- Miracleman
Todd, do you need anything? I can go to the store for you or whatever.