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sebastian_dangerfield · 11-01-2005, 06:15 PM

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Originally posted by Bad_Rich_Chic
Well, fair enough, or God knows Rumplemeyers would have gone out of business long since. But, damn man, isn't that what flasks are for?

Pot cookies. I ate one last weekend and read a book on how to "brand oneself" to forward your career. I laughed hysterically at it for an hour and a half.

The crazy thing is, the book made a lot of sense. If you create a "brand" of yourself," and foster the image of comptence and cool ability to handle pressure, you can phone in your job all the time and get away with it.

I now realize that what I thought was mere lying was actually subconscious brilliance. My survival instincts and innate drive to leech as much money as I can in a given situation were creating a "brand."

I'm not a bullshittting actor; I'm a marketing whiz!

greatwhitenorthchick · 11-01-2005, 06:18 PM

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Originally posted by Hank Chinaski
Would that hurt my karma?

All karma means is that you reap what you sow (for better or worse), either in this life or the next. So you can't "hurt" your karma.

I doubt that anyone working at this restaurant would care if you showed up with your usual flask of Jaeger, provided that you kept your mouth shut, or if not, spouted off semi-amusing non-sequiturs like you do here.

So signs point to yes, you should travel equipped with alcohol at all times, just in case. The people around you will probably thank you. And the effect on your karma will probably be positive, or at worst, negligible.

Replaced_Texan · 11-01-2005, 06:19 PM

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Originally posted by sebastian_dangerfield
Why would anyone even entertain going to a restaurant that doesn't serve alcohol? WTF? Unless you're bringing a bottle of wine to a byob, there's no reason to get within sight of a restaurant without a liquor license. I'd be offended and put off that someone even asked me to eat at a restaurant without having at least the option of ordering a drink. Thats fucking rude, even if the inviter is a recovering alcoholic.

I went to a birthday party at a restaurant without a liquor license a few weeks ago. Everyone was encouraged to bring a bottle of wine and there was a liquor store right next door in case we ran out. I think the corkage fee was $5 a bottle, which still is preferable to spending a 50+% premium on a bottle of wine in a restaurant.

There were 14 of us there, probably 16 bottles of wine. Everyone got to try out different wines without having to a) agree and b) finish up one bottle before moving on to the next one.

Hmmm... It looks like they recently got a liquor license, but are still doing the corkage thing.

Captain · 11-01-2005, 06:20 PM

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Originally posted by Mr. Man
I generally agree. However, I think it's kind of BS that people can't "suffer" and find something with a mixture on the menu, or at least be aware they should keep that in mind. Case in point is our friend who is deathly allergic to shellfish. You are saying I can recommend we go to an oyster bar and he's supposed to have a grilled cheese at home and just sit there and drink? Seems like I should find a different seafood place with oysters on the menu so we can both enjoy.

Of course that rule does not apply to meeting new people or work dinners where someone else is in charge of the choice, as making a fuss over food while in the process of getting food is bad form (other than on the FB of course). To the extent that is your point, I am on board.

Moderation and mutual consideration in all things seems to work. I can suffer through the occassional steakhouse, despite eating no red meat for health reasons, but would not suffer through friends who only went to steakhouses, consistently ignoring my preference for a good seafood place or a nice Thai or Chinese restaurant.

I even think I could handle a place without a liquor license every now and then, though I'd question why?

Does anyone want to talk politics over here? The PB is obsessed with sex today.

sebastian_dangerfield · 11-01-2005, 06:21 PM

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Originally posted by Replaced_Texan
I went to a birthday party at a restaurant without a liquor license a few weeks ago. Everyone was encouraged to bring a bottle of wine and there was a liquor store right next door in case we ran out. I think the corkage fee was $5 a bottle, which still is preferable to spending a 50+% premium on a bottle of wine in a restaurant.

There were 14 of us there, probably 16 bottles of wine. Everyone got to try out different wines without having to a) agree and b) finish up one bottle before moving on to the next one.

Hmmm... It looks like they recently got a liquor license, but are still doing the corkage thing.

Like I said, BYOBs are great. But a place with no booze and no BYOB policy is a morgue.

Mr. Man · 11-01-2005, 06:25 PM

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Originally posted by Captain
Does anyone want to talk politics over here? The PB is obsessed with sex today.

I think that within one year all individuals other than upper class white conservative "religious" males and the strippers they see on a nightly basis will be put into newly-formed and government funded "Christian Torture Temples".

How's that?

Captain · 11-01-2005, 06:26 PM

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Originally posted by Mr. Man
I think that within one year all individuals other than upper class white conservative "religious" males and the strippers they see on a nightly basis will be put newly-formed and government funded "Christian Torture Temples".

How's that?

I'm thinking of becoming a stripper.

Hank Chinaski · 11-01-2005, 06:27 PM

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Originally posted by sebastian_dangerfield
Like I said, BYOBs are great. But a place with no booze and no BYOB policy is a morgue.

In the Detroit area NO Thai restaurants have a liqour license. Not one of the dozens. 1 used to, but dropped it. Singha is made by a people who clearly love their beer. Why would they not fight for a license. I don't think this is standard around the country, is it?

Mr. Man · 11-01-2005, 06:30 PM

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Originally posted by Hank Chinaski
In the Detroit area NO Thai restaurants have a liqour license. Not one of the dozens. 1 used to, but dropped it. Singha is made by a people who clearly love their beer. Why would they not fight for a license. I don't think this is standard around the country, is it?

I have never been to a Thai restaurant without a liqour license. That covers probably 9 states and 50 restaurants.

Replaced_Texan · 11-01-2005, 06:33 PM

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Originally posted by Hank Chinaski
In the Detroit area NO Thai restaurants have a liqour license. Not one of the dozens. 1 used to, but dropped it. Singha is made by a people who clearly love their beer. Why would they not fight for a license. I don't think this standard around the country.

Hmmm. All of the Thai places here have liquor licenses. The owner of Bangkok Place gives me a glass of wine on the house when I stop in to place my order for green chicken curry on the way home from work.

I think he's distraught because I've recently figured out how to make green chicken curry. His is better, though. I'll have to stop in and see him soon or he'll cut me off the preferred customer list.

dtb · 11-01-2005, 06:33 PM

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Originally posted by sebastian_dangerfield

I now realize that what I thought was mere lying was actually subconscious brilliance. My survival instincts and innate drive to leech as much money as I can in a given situation were creating a "brand."

I'm not a bullshittting actor; I'm a marketing whiz!

Maybe this doesn't matter so much any more, but you may want to rethink the "I hate oral sex" aspect of your brand.

Just trying to help.

sebastian_dangerfield · 11-01-2005, 06:34 PM

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Originally posted by Mr. Man
I think that within one year all individuals other than upper class white conservative "religious" males and the strippers they see on a nightly basis will be put into newly-formed and government funded "Christian Torture Temples".

How's that?

Can you explain to me why I want to see Coburn and Brownback treated like Abner Louima by a pack of bikers in the midst of a bad PCP trip?

I just look at either of them and think "This country is utterly fucked."

I'm running for Pres in 2008. My platform is "Sebastian. Dowatchalike!" What do you think? My stump speech will be "I don't know about you, but I'm getting my kicks in before the whole shithouse goes up in flames." Then I'm going let the dancers take the stage.

sebastian_dangerfield · 11-01-2005, 06:36 PM

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Originally posted by dtb
Maybe this doesn't matter so much any more, but you may want to rethink the "I hate oral sex" aspect of your brand.

Just trying to help.

You don't really think I'm as married to that plank as I come off, do you?

I prefer to fuck, but I take all requests.

tmdiva · 11-01-2005, 06:38 PM

Evan is adorable. All that hair! Little Thor (same age as Evan + a week or so) has a pretty good head of hair, but it's white so it doesn't show up as well in photos.

Gwink, if you like the Carson Kressley book, you should also be sure to pick up The Sissy Duckling by Harvey Fierstein. It's awesome.

And I really don't pay attention to whether a restaurant serves liquor or not, because it makes not the slightest bit of difference to me. If I am going out with you, and I suggest a restaurant that does not serve alcohol and you would prefer one that does, please let me know! However, I will not split equally a check that includes non-de-minimis alcohol.

tm

Did you just call me Coltrane? · 11-01-2005, 06:40 PM

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Originally posted by Hank Chinaski
Singha is made by a people who clearly love their beer.

2. I digs me the Singha.