We killed a homeless man on this bench. Me and Dru. Those were good times. You know, he begged for mercy, and you know, that only made her bite harder.

Spike ,'Sleeper'


Natter 68: Bork Bork Bork  

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.


megan walker - Jul 27, 2011 6:42:33 am PDT #18239 of 30001
"What kind of magical sunshine and lollipop world do you live in? Because you need to be medicated."-SFist

megan, could you do a quick translation check? the rugby boys are going to a tournament in Montreal, and want the team motto "Everything in Excess" on the jerseys in french. I think it would be "Tout à la excès" or possibly ""Tout de excès"? any thoughts?

There's a French proverb which says L'excès en tout est un défaut. So you could use L'excès en tout, but that might not convey what they want since in the proverb it's a fault. Otherwise, tout à l'excès is used the most (there's also "tout dans l'excès" but I prefer using "à").

I love Bohnanza and Settlers, but Pit is great when you have a bunch of people. It is really easy to learn and extremely quick to play. It was our go-to game as kids in Vermont. But you have to get a set with the bell!


Steph L. - Jul 27, 2011 6:49:50 am PDT #18240 of 30001
this mess was yours / now your mess is mine

He can still be a giant asshole who dismisses and marginalizes sexualities that aren't...well, that aren't his own.

to add to this: he also seems to have a serious blindspot for women. If I woman asks him a question, Hera help her. Most of the time she will not get what she needs.

I meant to mention that, but I got stuck on his horrific interview with the guy behind AVEN (the asexual website/community) where Savage quite literally went from (more or less insulting) questions about asexuality to -- with no transition -- a question about Catholic priests abusing children. As if they are in any way related.

Horrible bigoted rodent man. t /Joyce Summers


Liese S. - Jul 27, 2011 7:00:40 am PDT #18241 of 30001
"Faded like the lilac, he thought."

Glad to hear it, Fred Pete. Happy recovering.


Calli - Jul 27, 2011 7:01:35 am PDT #18242 of 30001
I must obey the inscrutable exhortations of my soul—Calvin and Hobbs

I'm glad you came through everything well, Fred. Much recovery~ma to you.


msbelle - Jul 27, 2011 7:03:13 am PDT #18243 of 30001
I remember the crazy days. 500 posts an hour. Nubmer! Natgbsb

Perkins, I found your next gift! [link]

heeee

LOVE YOU!

ION, people, yesterday I FINALLY managed to watch both diet and finances: breakfast bars, whole wheat bread, salad, yogurt, and rice and beans. Not quite down to $1/day (I am a reading a book where a couple does this as an experiment) or eating well & exercising, but better than most days for me. My current plan in these areas is to cook with what I have in the house and to only spend $20 or less on visits to the grocery this month. I am focusing on fresh veggies on sale, beans, and the healthiest cheapest options that mac will eat.


Consuela - Jul 27, 2011 7:04:44 am PDT #18244 of 30001
We are Buffistas. This isn't our first apocalypse. -- Pix

So someone posted the original memo with casting suggestions for ST:TNG.

[link]

I think my favorite possibility is Yaphet Kotto as Picard. I love Patrick Stewart, but the mind boggles at the possibilities.

Also, apparently Denise Crosby was brought in to read for Troi instead of Tasha.


Tom Scola - Jul 27, 2011 7:12:23 am PDT #18245 of 30001
hwæt

casting suggestions for ST:TNG.

Reggie Jackson!?


§ ita § - Jul 27, 2011 7:16:03 am PDT #18246 of 30001
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.

All the names I recognise for Geordi are black. But the other roles seem reasonably diverse. Are all those guys black?


le nubian - Jul 27, 2011 7:20:19 am PDT #18247 of 30001
"And to be clear, I am the hell. And the high water."

ita,

all actors for Geordie are Black.


§ ita § - Jul 27, 2011 7:45:02 am PDT #18248 of 30001
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.

Huh. Interesting.