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Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, pandas, duct tape, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
I was once chased by a herd of cows, on a hill, in the woods, in Sicily. Cows are terrifying at speed, let me say.
They were probably in the Cowsa Nostra.
Genny Cream and Ballentine were my two "can't afford anything better" beers, though when I could find the Genny Twelve Horse, I'd much prefer it. And Ballentine had a hell of an IPA once upon a time (haven't seen it in over a decade in the northeast, however).
There was also the occasional foray into Haffenreffer aka Green Death.
Some people vote for Lloyd Dobler as perfect boyfriend, but I'd have to go for Martin Blank every time. He's what my Lloyd grew up to be.
I can't argue with that.
They were probably in the Cowsa Nostra.
I hurt myself wincing and laughing at that.
There was also the occasional foray into Haffenreffer aka Green Death.
Ha! That's what we drank in high school -- I forgot about that! Not that I really drank much of it, but I always did the rebuses.
Lady Gaga really grew on me. I haven't seen or heard any interviews, but I think there's probably more to her than she's willing to show. And I did see a clip of her singing in a bar before she *became* Lady Gaga, and her voice is pretty amazing.
her voice is pretty amazing.
Wrod. I don't mind weird when there's the talent to back up.
I can't argue with that.
And excellent soundtrack. So much win! Okay, I'm not in love with the Minnie Driver character, but at least she was played by a cool actress. So it's okay.
Can I go home yet?
Please?
I forgot about that! Not that I really drank much of it, but I always did the rebuses.
Ballentine bottles had those rebuses too!
I think Haffenreffer was a New England tradition of a certain beer drinking age. Granted, so was Nastygansett, but I managed to avoid that one.
Quick question for the hivemind: has anyone filled out the new FAFSA (U.S. government form for higher ed financial aid)? I am down to the wire for the deadline for one of my kids' schools and panicking. Last year it took HOURS but I hear they've simplified the form. I hope so, because I'd like to get to bed before 2:00am and tonight's pretty much my one free night to do it. Grrrr.
I have nothing to say about yellow beer or about Lady Gaga. But I'd like to acknowledge, in looking through pictures, Tom Scola has The Best Smile ever.
Also the first half of Academic Decathlon competition this weekend and I'm beginning to feel the stomach flutter of anxiety.
Also also, the LA Times did a nice blog post on my school's b-ball team which is coached by one of the teachers I am providing mentoring for. I love that we have a team with only 6 (short!) kids on it but still kicking butt.