I know a few people who took today off (but didn't like, just suddenly "call in gay"...they planned in advance and said "hey, I'll be taking Wednesday off" with or without mentioning the gay part). I was going to, coincidentally, since I had vacation days to burn this week, but then I had a teleconference scheduled, and figured meh, I'll take them Thurs/Fri instead. ...since I work from home, it's not exactly a big impact, anyway.
It's simple. I slap 'em around a bit, torture 'em, make their lives hell...Sure, the nice guys'll run away,but every now and then you'll find a prince like Spike who gets off on it.
Buffy ,'Get It Done'
Natter 62: The 62nd Natter
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.
meara - Dec 10, 2008 8:37:12 am PST #5276 of 10002
Glamcookie - Dec 10, 2008 8:50:48 am PST #5277 of 10002
I know my own heart and understand my fellow man. But I am made unlike anyone I have ever met. I dare to say I am like no one in the whole world. - Anne Lister
Sadly, I didn't call in gay today. Wish I would have!
tommyrot - Dec 10, 2008 8:57:11 am PST #5278 of 10002
Sir, it's not an offence to let your cat eat your bacon. Okay? And we don't arrest cats, I'm very sorry.
A big blog post with tons of gift ideas - some awesome, some silly: Ultimate Gift Guide 2008
eta: Some things on the list are possibly NSFW.
Not sure if I like the Remote Buddy: [link]
Remote Buddy Stylish vertical remote holder has four seats to store your most used remotes in one convenient location. Also has a handy cup holder for one drink. Color coded, one touch buttons work in conjunction with specific remotes to help you locate lost remotes. Just push the button on the base to signal lost remote. Modern design adds a futuristic touch to any decor.
Sushi lightsaber: [link]
Trudy Booth - Dec 10, 2008 9:04:49 am PST #5279 of 10002
Greece's financial crisis threatens to take down all of Western civilization - a civilization they themselves founded. A rather tragic irony - which is something they also invented. - Jon Stewart
The supposed reason my mother has never been back to Juarez, a mere hour away, is due to her pregnancy with me.
And she's afraid she'll run into the Father?
(Sorry. Too many daytime talk shows.)
Tom Scola - Dec 10, 2008 9:05:19 am PST #5280 of 10002
Remember that the frontier of the Rebellion is everywhere. And even the smallest act of insurrection pushes our lines forward.
Ultimate Gift Guide 2008
Some things on that list are NSFW.
meara - Dec 10, 2008 9:10:30 am PST #5281 of 10002
Oh, wow, but this one is like, codependents R Us!!
Jesse - Dec 10, 2008 9:10:44 am PST #5282 of 10002
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.
OMG. Our network/email/internet has been for crap on and off all day. Could it be back for real???
tommyrot - Dec 10, 2008 9:12:30 am PST #5283 of 10002
Sir, it's not an offence to let your cat eat your bacon. Okay? And we don't arrest cats, I'm very sorry.
Oh, wow, but this one is like, codependents R Us!!
Heh. Well, those are cheaper than the Love Toilet.
Fred Pete - Dec 10, 2008 9:12:36 am PST #5284 of 10002
Ann, that's a ferret.
I'm at work today. I'm out of use-or-lose for this year, and I don't want to cut into the cushion any more than I already have. If I had the leave time, I'd probably have arranged to take the day off without comment.
Matt the Bruins fan - Dec 10, 2008 9:17:09 am PST #5285 of 10002
"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 just got back from a week-long vacation and had to take a personal day for a funeral the week before that, so felt it was perhaps wise not to miss a status meeting by calling in gay.