What about making out with Rio?
We don't need Natter to do that.
Gunn: We open a can of Machiavelli on his ass. Harmony: It's Matchabelli, Einstein, and it doesn't come in a can.
'Soul Purpose'
Bureaucracy 2: Like Sartre, Only Longer
A thread to discuss naming threads, board policy, new thread suggestions, and anything else that has to do with board administration and maintenance. Guaranteed to include lively debate and polls. Natter discouraged, but not deleted.
Current Stompy Feet: ita, Jon B, DXMachina, P.M. Marcontell, Liese S., amych
DXMachina - Aug 11, 2003 6:22:36 am PDT #3986 of 10005
You always do this. We get tipsy, and you take advantage of my love of the scientific method.
Fred Pete - Aug 11, 2003 6:31:31 am PDT #3987 of 10005
Ann, that's a ferret.
15th is the last chance for Ides. Making Out for 16.
Katie M - Aug 11, 2003 6:51:21 am PDT #3988 of 10005
I was charmed (albeit somewhat perplexed) by the fannish sensibility of many of the music choices -- it's like the director was trying to vid Canada. --loligo on the Olympic Opening Ceremonies
In actual Latin once upon a time it would've been ee-dehs, though, right?
DXMachina - Aug 11, 2003 6:56:26 am PDT #3989 of 10005
You always do this. We get tipsy, and you take advantage of my love of the scientific method.
In actual Latin once upon a time it would've been ee-dehs, though, right?
So it rhymes with ita?
Runs away *very* quickly...
Anne W. - Aug 11, 2003 7:25:39 am PDT #3990 of 10005
The lost sheep grow teeth, forsake their lambs, and lie with the lions.
Out of sheer curiosity, what was the purpose of "ides" and "nones" and all that? Do the Latin words have any significance?
Once again, I vote in favor of "Ides," since I think that number-specific titles outrank titles that can be used with any old number.
DCJensen - Aug 11, 2003 8:34:01 am PDT #3991 of 10005
All is well that ends in pizza.
I'll be around today to bludgeon anyone who dares suggest something different.
Natter 15: Beware the Ides of Natter !
DXMachina - Aug 11, 2003 8:39:20 am PDT #3992 of 10005
You always do this. We get tipsy, and you take advantage of my love of the scientific method.
Out of sheer curiosity, what was the purpose of "ides" and "nones" and all that? Do the Latin words have any significance?
Ides is derived from "to divide", and essentially is the halfway point of the month. Apparently it was originally meant to indicate the full moon, but that meaning got lost.
Nones is derived from "nine", and is the ninth day before the Ides.
The calendar worked by saying how many days it was before the next division point, i.e., today would be the second day before the Ides of August.
eta: There's a summary here.
Frankenbuddha - Aug 11, 2003 10:13:23 am PDT #3993 of 10005
"We are the Goon Squad and we're coming to town...Beep! Beep!" - David Bowie, "Fashion"
Damn, I'm going to be on the way home when Natter most likely rolls over, so I just want to re-iterate "Beware the Ides of Natter" for 15.
Rayne - Aug 11, 2003 10:18:09 am PDT #3994 of 10005
"Oh no! Has falling sky liquid once again caused you the sadness?" -Starfire
So, it looks like the Natter thread is nearing it's end. What should we name the new one? :::kidding!:::
Frankenbuddha - Aug 11, 2003 11:08:52 am PDT #3995 of 10005
"We are the Goon Squad and we're coming to town...Beep! Beep!" - David Bowie, "Fashion"
What the hell - palindrome slumber nut, awaaaaay!