Missing the Paigow (et al.) [sniff]

[Hank Chinaski]

Originally posted by SlaveNoMore
Fuck 'em.

that's what flower is trying to do, but no one here would let him- that's why he wants to find New people. Hope springs eternal!

[sebastian_dangerfield]

Originally posted by Pretty Little Flower
I never claimed that I have made sushi or that I ever tried to make sushi. But in the spirit of the holiday I accept your apology. I will note that, despite your infinite ability to blather on about sushi apprenticeships, I suspect that, in a blind taste test, you would not be able to tell the difference between sushi made by the finest sushi chef in Tokyo and the fish snacks thrown together by Atticus' cousin Jake from Omaha who recently purchased Sushi for Dummies.

Perhaps a palate as parochial and pedestrian as yours, but not for those of us who know fine fresh fish. Its not the goddamned Pepsi Challenge, you rube.

[dtb]

Originally posted by SlaveNoMore
Not that you care, but:

"Match Point" - 8.5/10
The Woodman's triumphant return, except there isn't a reason to think he actually directed it. The Welshman is great, contrary to some reviews. Scarlett is - as usual - hot, hot, hot, until she tries to imitate the late Shelly Winters from "A Place in the Sun" - which isn't improper I guess, since its the basis for her role - and becomes overly-irritating. My favorite flick in some time.

I saw Match Point this weekend too - and agree (mostly) with your assessment. Scarlett Johanssen is great until her role turns into a one-note performance (not necessarily her fault). Emily Mortimer reminds me of someone, and I cannot place it -- it's PISSING ME OFF, dammit. I already looked at imdb.com, and it's not from the movies that I'm finding her familiar. It is my favorite movie in some time, but that's not saying much. I don't go out too often, and when I do, it's not usually to the movies.

What surprised me was how little laughter there was at the funny lines (I won't spoil the setup, but the joke ending with the punchline, "It seems like rather an unfair trade" was absolutely hilarious. It was met with (well, but for my rather unladylike guffaw) deadening silence. WTF? I know it's not a comedy, but that doesn't mean you're not allowed to laugh at the funny stuff!). All in all, a very, very enjoyable movie. It was the opinion of one reviewer that the visual near the end (the scene in slow motion) will be an iconic classic for filmdom in general for many years to come. I don't know if that's saying too much, but it was quite something (that scene).

[Atticus Grinch]

Originally posted by Hank Chinaski

For someone who fancies himself a timmy, you are certainly quick to throw out 800 years of sushi rules.

The only standard I see in your post is that "sushi grade" fish must be frozen. That is objective, and you wouldn't need be an Itamae to tell if a piece of flesh met the standard. It is, of course, also pure bullshit. WFUM New Hampshire doesn't make sushi rules- Itamae are trained in an 8 years apprenticeship- there are Itamae organizations that decide what fish is "sushi grade." For 2 years all an Itamae apprentice can do is wash pans and make the rice. Do you think they know something you and I don't by the end of the 8 years?

And guess what? You don't make SUSHI! You may take some raw fish and wrap it on instant rice but that's not fucking sushi unless you have trained for 8 years. I don't care if its the tastiest fish in San F. If you go to Tokyo the only job you could get would be at the conveyor belt "fish snack" places. You can't make sushi Atticus, sorry.

Quick question; what brand package rice vinegar flavoring do you use?

I don't mean to take you down a notch, but rules are rules are rules. We're lawyers for god's sakes.

Many times I have wished I was collectively misremembered as the author of something Flower wrote. This was not one of those times. If Paigow were around she would say "Shame on you," except she would somehow misspell two of those words.

[Hank Chinaski]

Originally posted by Atticus Grinch
Many times I have wished I was collectively misremembered as the author of something Flower wrote. This was not one of those times. If Paigow were around she would say "Shame on you," except she would somehow misspell two of those words.

to attack Paigow's spelling (and inferentially mine) when denigrating my post is pretty passive aggressive, n'est pas? do you have a smallish penis?

[Pretty Little Flower]

Originally posted by sebastian_dangerfield
Perhaps a palate as parochial and pedestrian as yours, but not for those of us who know fine fresh fish. Its not the goddamned Pepsi Challenge, you rube.

The only palate at issue in my post was Hank's. I have no doubt thst you could discern the more expertly created California role by smell alone. Because you are one sophisticated motherfucker.

[Pretty Little Flower]

Originally posted by Hank Chinaski
to attack Paigow's spelling (and inferentially mine) when denigrating my post is pretty passive aggressive, n'est pas? do you have a smallish penis?

What is passive about it?

By the way, "blind taste test" was meant as metaphorical. What I meant is that you would be figuratively blinded from the knowledge of which sushi was created by whom. But I am sure your literalism brings you ample bliss.

Finally, for future reference, the expression is: "Nest'ce pas?"

I thought you were devoted to a more intellectually rigorous board in 2006. I am having my doubts.

[str8outavannuys]

Originally posted by Pretty Little Flower
What is passive about it?

By the way, "blind taste test" was meant as metaphorical. What I meant is that you would be figuratively blinded from the knowledge of which sushi was created by whom. But I am sure your literalism brings you ample bliss.

Finally, for future reference, the expression is: "Nest'ce pas?"

I thought you were devoted to a more intellectually rigorous board in 2006. I am having my doubts.

What does this have to do with Bands and new albums? No wonder the potential newbers stay away.

By the way, I won a free trip (airfare and hotel) to Dallas for early April. Look out TX lawtalking crew -- it's gonna be a Sushi and strippers fest. Who's in?

[dtb]

Originally posted by Pretty Little Flower
Finally, for future reference, the expression is: "Nest'ce pas?"

I thought you were devoted to a more intellectually rigorous board in 2006. I am having my doubts.

Oh, dear. While difficult for me to have to point out the error of flower's ways, I am confident that he will thank me for this dose of tough love.

The French expression "n'est-ce pas" is just as I have written it there between that cute little set of quotation marks. It is possible, however, that you were referring to something else, in which case, my most humble apologies.

(Confidential to plf: please don't for a moment think I am lumping you in with the likes of Chinaski.)

(Confidential to Hank: please don't for a moment think I am lumping you in with the likes of the flower.)

[Fugee]

Originally posted by dtb
The French expression "n'est-ce pas" is just as I have written it there between that cute little set of quotation marks.

You, Flower and Hank need to stop being all hoity toity Frenchified. Just stick with the good old American "Pass the Nestea."

[notcasesensitive]

Originally posted by str8outavannuys
What does this have to do with Bands and new albums? No wonder the potential newbers stay away.

By the way, I won a free trip (airfare and hotel) to Dallas for early April. Look out TX lawtalking crew -- it's gonna be a Sushi and strippers fest. Who's in?

You are aware that the entire Dallas contingent has relocated to LA, aren't you? If you make nice with us, Mr Man and I will let you in on which bar there is partially owned by us and therefore would come to you with discounted drinks (though no strippers that we know of, alas).

Don't expect a visit from any of the Houston contingent while you are there. The Dallas-Houston rivalry is duly noted. It's like asking you to the Harvard homecoming game.

[bold_n_brazen]

Originally posted by notcasesensitive
You are aware that the entire Dallas contingent has relocated to LA, aren't you? If you make nice with us, Mr Man and I will let you in on which bar there is partially owned by us and therefore would come to you with discounted drinks (though no strippers that we know of, alas).

Don't expect a visit from any of the Houston contingent while you are there. The Dallas-Houston rivalry is duly noted. It's like asking you to the Harvard homecoming game.

It would have been better if you'd said "You are aware that the entire Dallas contingent has relocated to LA, n'est-ce pas?"

[Hank Chinaski]

Originally posted by dtb
The French expression "n'est-ce pas" is just as I have written it there between that cute little set of quotation marks. It is possible, however, that you were referring to something else, in which case, my most humble apologies.

I live, like, 20 miles from Canada, so my French is largely quebecois.

[ThurgreedMarshall]

Originally posted by SlaveNoMore
Speaking of, Less and I went to go say hi to him too, but he was surrounded by a throng of dudes [WTF] at the bar.

This is the gayest thing you've ever written.

TM

[ThurgreedMarshall]

Originally posted by Fugee
Alas, I get no action from monkeys. They're too damn particular.

The only market I've cornered is with one-eyed paraplegic albino dwarves who live in Minnesota. But that is contingent on Ratio never setting foot over the state line or I lose that one too.

She's got you beat from here.

TM