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Hank Chinaski · 01-04-2005, 10:39 AM

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Originally posted by sebastian_dangerfield
I heard about a couple who ran into him eating breakfast in a resort in California (second hand story). They politely apologized for invading his space, but told him they were huge fans and would really like his autograph. He very nicely responded by shaking their hands and writing something on a napkin, which he then folded and handed to the husband with the directive that the napkin not be opened until Carlin left the restaurant. They obliged. On Carlin's way out, people recognized him and he did a few bows and waved a bit. Once he left, the couple opened the napkin and found "Fuck You - George Carlin."

I have no idea if its true, but its easy to believe.

I saw him on Letterman or Leno a year ago. He's beaten, and seemed confused. He stilled tried to do his hip guy act, but it seemed clear he was an old out of touch guy trying to seem hip. I felt bad for him.

By the way, has Letterman become Leno? I saw him a week or so before New Year's. He was talking about Regis taking over for Dick Clark on "New Year's Rockin Eve." Okay, so there's the set-up, what will the joke be? Something clever about a band that's playing- maybe some Regis groupie joke? No.

Letterman's joke "Yeah, that who I want to see doing New Year's Rockin Eve- Regis, he's the first guy I think of when I think of rock."

This is the obvious statement that anyone with a three digit IQ would see immediately- i.e. the joke Leno would tell. Letterman would never have done that a few year's back- is this Lenoization becoming more frequent?

baltassoc · 01-04-2005, 10:45 AM

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Originally posted by sebastian_dangerfield
Once he left, the couple opened the napkin and found "Fuck You - George Carlin."

I have no idea if its true, but its easy to believe.

Of course it's easy to believe. It's a self fulfilling test: real fans (can't say I'm one) would find it hysterical, and punks who just go hunting for autographs would be offended. Either way, Carlin's happy.

Greedy,Greedy,Greedy · 01-04-2005, 11:06 AM

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Originally posted by evenodds
I skipped that party, too. I spent NYE home alone, unpacking and awaiting the OM's arrival from work.

He came home a few minutes after midnight and then he did the most romantic thing . . . he fired up his new xbox and played Knights of the Old Republic 2.

I am the luckiest girl ever!

Welcome back!

So did he play the two person version, or just go solo?

ThurgreedMarshall · 01-04-2005, 11:29 AM

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Originally posted by Jack Manfred
I always seem to buy the best gifts, both for me and for others.

As an update, the fancy, overpriced wine opener I bought (for my gf, if you must know) was well-received. She loves it and has increased her drinking because of it. Woo hoo!

And let me just add that it is much easier to use than any other wine opener I have come across. Fun, too. Besides the price, its only drawback is its size.

TM

robustpuppy · 01-04-2005, 11:40 AM

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Originally posted by ThurgreedMarshall
As an update, the fancy, overpriced wine opener I bought (for my gf, if you must know) was well-received. She loves it and has increased her drinking because of it. Woo hoo!

And let me just add that it is much easier to use than any other wine opener I have come across. Fun, too. Besides the price, its only drawback is its size.

TM

Jesus Christ, Francis, you really have sunk to a new low of uncreativity. Who stole your log in?

ThurgreedMarshall · 01-04-2005, 11:44 AM

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Originally posted by robustpuppy
Jesus Christ, Francis, you really have sunk to a new low of uncreativity. Who stole your log in?

Does this post mean you and paigow have made up?

TM

robustpuppy · 01-04-2005, 11:51 AM

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Originally posted by ThurgreedMarshall
Does this post mean you and paigow have made up?

TM

Whiff!

ThurgreedMarshall · 01-04-2005, 11:58 AM

Paigow is the next big thing:

http://www.nytimes.com/2005/01/04/ar...on/04stan.html

Thurgreed(apparently it is nfh who has stolen my login)Marshall

sebastian_dangerfield · 01-04-2005, 12:29 PM

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Originally posted by Hank Chinaski
I saw him on Letterman or Leno a year ago. He's beaten, and seemed confused. He stilled tried to do his hip guy act, but it seemed clear he was an old out of touch guy trying to seem hip. I felt bad for him.

By the way, has Letterman become Leno? I saw him a week or so before New Year's. He was talking about Regis taking over for Dick Clark on "New Year's Rockin Eve." Okay, so there's the set-up, what will the joke be? Something clever about a band that's playing- maybe some Regis groupie joke? No.

Letterman's joke "Yeah, that who I want to see doing New Year's Rockin Eve- Regis, he's the first guy I think of when I think of rock."

This is the obvious statement that anyone with a three digit IQ would see immediately- i.e. the joke Leno would tell. Letterman would never have done that a few year's back- is this Lenoization becoming more frequent?

Well, the guy's had a bad few years. His wife of over 30 years died of cancer in late 97 and he is inching up there in age - not a good thing for someone who's humor is predicated on the notion that life is pointless, humanity is fucked and only an idiot would believe in God.

George has been too honest with himself. He's at that nadir where he knows he's probably right about most of the shit he says, and that sucks.

But he must resonate with a lot of people, because his book is presently on the bestseller list. Not bad for a pretty unhip cat.

Leno is a plague on humanity. He's inching closer and closer toward becoming the Tim Allen of late nite TV every day. I think Dave is frustrated, which is pretty silly. He's still owns the best and brightest demographic on late nite TV. I don't understand why he feels the need to compete with Leno. Leno is Bud in a can for shlubs - Dave ain't Dom, but he's apretty solid bottle of red.

sebastian_dangerfield · 01-04-2005, 12:32 PM

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Originally posted by ThurgreedMarshall
As an update, the fancy, overpriced wine opener I bought (for my gf, if you must know) was well-received. She loves it and has increased her drinking because of it. Woo hoo!

And let me just add that it is much easier to use than any other wine opener I have come across. Fun, too. Besides the price, its only drawback is its size.

TM

Agreed. I've had one for a while now and couldn't imagine opening a bottle with anything else, particularly those annoying bottle of Framboise my old lady picked up.

I have this terrible fear that if she keeps drinking that shit she'll be as big as a house come Spring. Stuff tastes like soda - must be higher than chocolate bars in calories.

taxwonk · 01-04-2005, 12:49 PM

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Originally posted by ThurgreedMarshall
Paigow is the next big thing:

http://www.nytimes.com/2005/01/04/ar...on/04stan.html

Thurgreed(apparently it is nfh who has stolen my login)Marshall

That show sounds funny. I may drop a couple xanax and watch it.

ltl/fb · 01-04-2005, 12:54 PM

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Originally posted by ThurgreedMarshall
My EARS! The PAIN!

TM

http://www.giantmicrobes.com/health/earache.html

Replaced_Texan · 01-04-2005, 01:08 PM

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Originally posted by ltl/fb
http://www.giantmicrobes.com/health/earache.html

Those are really cute.

ltl/fb · 01-04-2005, 01:12 PM

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Originally posted by Replaced_Texan
Those are really cute.

I thought so. I like the flesh-eating strep

but others might prefer the dust mite

Replaced_Texan · 01-04-2005, 01:17 PM

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Originally posted by ltl/fb
I thought so. I like the flesh-eating strep

but others might prefer the dust mite

I ordered

the common cold. I might give it to my sister, since I've already given her the smaller version.

Update on my cold: Chicken soup (with a full head of garlic, I brought out the big guns) had no noticeable effects, though it was tasty, and I'll try again tonight. Voice bears no resemblance to a normal person's voice. Nyquil continues to keep me from drowning in my own lungs at night. Previously thought it was impossible to cough this much.