Non-sequiturly, current pet peeve=saying "Yes" when someone asks "Do you mind?" and you don't, in fact, mind. If you don't mind, the answer is "No." Why do TV writers continually ignore it? Are people really talking this way? Can we shoot them?
I like books. I just don't want to take on too much. Do they have an introduction to the modern blurb?
Buffy ,'Lessons'
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.
§ ita § - Aug 27, 2009 1:29:25 pm PDT #5863 of 30001
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.
flea - Aug 27, 2009 1:31:06 pm PDT #5864 of 30001
information libertarian
My father is exactly the sort of guy who says things like that. And yes, I have been frequently tempted to shoot him. It's like he never grew out of being a smart-ass 14 year old.
Tom Scola - Aug 27, 2009 1:35:04 pm PDT #5865 of 30001
Remember that the frontier of the Rebellion is everywhere. And even the smallest act of insurrection pushes our lines forward.
You're welcome to crash at my place, brenda.
StuntHusband - Aug 27, 2009 1:38:20 pm PDT #5866 of 30001
Electromagnetic candy! - Stark
Anyone want a cute bear-robot to pick them up and carry them around?
I'm too heavy. Ironic, considering that I'm a bear. But STILL.
brenda m - Aug 27, 2009 1:44:46 pm PDT #5867 of 30001
If you're going through hell/keep on going/don't slow down/keep your fear from showing/you might be gone/'fore the devil even knows you're there
I might take you up on that, Tom. My boss's boss is working out the go/no go decision so I should know the situation tomorrow. Wednesday night I'd definitely have a hotel, after that I'm still waiting to see.
sarameg - Aug 27, 2009 4:09:50 pm PDT #5868 of 30001
So the kid I was paying daycare for? Just started kinder. Awwww. Can't believe it's been 5 years.
Dana - Aug 27, 2009 4:48:24 pm PDT #5869 of 30001
I'm terrifically busy with my ennui.
I'm reading a report about the people who died in Louisiana in Katrina. Someone tell me this isn't a good idea.
amych - Aug 27, 2009 4:52:01 pm PDT #5870 of 30001
Now let us crush something soft and watch it fountain blood. That is a girlish thing to want to do, yes?
Dana, it's not.
Dana - Aug 27, 2009 4:53:44 pm PDT #5871 of 30001
I'm terrifically busy with my ennui.
I was doing okay until I got to the maps plotting where the deaths occurred.
amych - Aug 27, 2009 4:55:40 pm PDT #5872 of 30001
Now let us crush something soft and watch it fountain blood. That is a girlish thing to want to do, yes?
death maps = often fascinating WHEN IT'S NOT YOUR HOME. Very seldom fun or calming reading.