I did not think about this. Around here, people still use 'em, but it's true, I haven't ordered new ones in ages. Still think they serve a purpose.
Look, you got a little stabbed the other day. That's bound to make anyone a mite ornery.
Mal ,'Ariel'
Natter 64: Yes, we still need you
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.
erikaj - Dec 15, 2009 8:05:25 am PST #25201 of 30001
Always Anti-fascist!
meara - Dec 15, 2009 8:09:31 am PST #25202 of 30001
It's true mostly I only use checks for my landlord, and the last few times friends owed me money they paid by paypal! But still!
P.M. Marc - Dec 15, 2009 8:10:35 am PST #25203 of 30001
So come, my friends, be not afraid/We are so lightly here/It is in love that we are made; In love we disappear
(Yes, I admit that I'm being judgey of how another country's people choose to spell their word. It's just a weird-ass spelling, damn it.)
Americans are the weirdos when it comes to spelling, damn it.
Jessica - Dec 15, 2009 8:11:16 am PST #25204 of 30001
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset
I handle the finances for my coop and we pay almost everything by check so there's a clear paper trail. But I haven't carried my checkbook in my purse since college.
Jesse - Dec 15, 2009 8:13:42 am PST #25205 of 30001
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.
Americans are the weirdos when it comes to spelling, damn it.
Thanks to Noah Webster, right? I think it's fascinating that one guy basically made all of the changes in American spelling.
DavidS - Dec 15, 2009 8:14:12 am PST #25206 of 30001
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
Quick quiz: Most people can name the first video shown on MTV (well, mostly people who remember watching MTV ever). Can you name the first video uploaded on YouTube?
Aims - Dec 15, 2009 8:15:19 am PST #25207 of 30001
Shit's all sorts of different now.
Video Killed the Radio Star by The Buggles.
tommyrot - Dec 15, 2009 8:15:44 am PST #25208 of 30001
Sir, it's not an offence to let your cat eat your bacon. Okay? And we don't arrest cats, I'm very sorry.
Can you name the first video uploaded on YouTube?
Was it of a cat?
Jessica - Dec 15, 2009 8:16:54 am PST #25209 of 30001
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset
Was it of a cat?
I'm gonna guess a cat singing the Numa Numa song.
Gudanov - Dec 15, 2009 8:17:05 am PST #25210 of 30001
Coding and Sleeping
Americans are the weirdos when it comes to spelling, damn it.
If it's the way America spells it, then it's the right way to spell it.