Fashion Board 11-2-03 - 12-09-03

[Tyrone Slothrop]

Originally posted by ThurgreedMarshall
JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee (AP) -- A bullet fired in the air during a Ku Klux Klan initiation ceremony came down and struck a participant in the head, critically injuring him, authorities said. . . . . A bullet struck Murr on the top of the head and exited at the bottom of his skull, authorities said.

How could he be critically injured? The bullet only went through his head.

[Atticus Grinch]

Originally posted by bilmore
Normally, it's perfectly safe, as the bullets just bounce away, but I understand this was a WSJ intern undercover . . .

I've heard it said that every modern Klan meeting is half FBI agents who don't recognize each other, with another quarter split between undercover agents of the ADL and the Southern Poverty Law Center.

For as dangerous as the Klan has been in American history, I cannot imagine how the FBI, ADL, and SPLC can find a steady stream of college graduates who are willing to ingratiate themselves with these hicks for months and years at a time, and how the real members don't spot them a mile away. "He larned the secret handshake on his furst try! Git him!"

[bilmore]

Originally posted by Atticus Grinch
For as dangerous as the Klan has been in American history, I cannot imagine how the FBI, ADL, and SPLC can find a steady stream of college graduates who are willing to ingratiate themselves with these hicks for months and years at a time, and how the real members don't spot them a mile away. "He larned the secret handshake on his furst try! Git him!"

Ah, you missed the secret purpose of the bouncing bullet test.

They may be thick-skulled, but they are diabolical in their self-knowledge.

[Shape Shifter]

Originally posted by Atticus Grinch
"He larned the secret handshake on his furst try! Git him!"

Speaking of secret handshakes, a little Icke humor for the holidays.




Icke probably made a mistake in quitting his day job. Maybe it's funnier when you hear him tell it. Timing is everything.

[robustpuppy]

Mine is underpants.






Shape Shifter, this one's for you!

[Fugee]

Originally posted by Bad_Rich_Chic
BR(still haven't clicked "checkout," but still haven't dumped anything out of my shopping cart, either. I live in an extacy of indecision)C

Originally posted by Bad_Rich_Chic
Save me from my shopping addiction.

Talk me down, people, from buying $160 worth of stuff on overstock.com. Granted, that includes a set of 600 thread count sheets and 14 DVDs, but (recite from card the Mr. gave me for just these instances) "even if it's a bargain, you're still spending money."

Help, I'm out of control. I feel a near overwhelming need to add "Canibal the Musical," too.

Hold off on the sheets until you have researched them. I can't find the link now but I read an article to the effect that not all super high thread count sheets are better/softer than 300 count sheets. It has something to do with the quality of the cotton used and the length of the threads. The price seems suspiciously low even for an overstock site.

You might be better off with 310 count Egyptian pima cotton sheets from a known manufacturer.

I can't say anything about the DVDs; a couple weekends ago I spent $150 on classical CDs ($3/disk -- how could I resist?)) at the estate sale of a wealthy couple who were patrons of the local orchestra and opera company.

[bilmore]

Originally posted by robustpuppy
Mine is underpants.

Shape Shifter, this one's for you!

Given up on that whole shy demure approach, I see.

[robustpuppy]

Originally posted by bilmore
Given up on that whole shy demure approach, I see.

Before I came here.

[bilmore]

Originally posted by robustpuppy
Before I came here.

Yeah, the slogan should'a tipped me off.

[Sidd Finch]

Originally posted by Atticus Grinch
I've heard it said that every modern Klan meeting is half FBI agents who don't recognize each other, with another quarter split between undercover agents of the ADL and the Southern Poverty Law Center.

Plus Woody Allen (on Halloween).


Sidd("you can tell he's the leader, 'cause he's wearing fitted sheets")Finch

[idle acts]

Originally posted by baltassoc
How exactly does one regularly rip a hole in sheets? Are you playing with knives in bed? Dogs chew on them? Smoking?

I don't think I've ever torn a sheet, at least when using them for their intended purpose.

Sorry to be so tardy, but three words: Housekeeper, Bleach, Addiction.

[ltl/fb]

Originally posted by Fugee
Hold off on the sheets until you have researched them. I can't find the link now but I read an article to the effect that not all super high thread count sheets are better/softer than 300 count sheets. It has something to do with the quality of the cotton used and the length of the threads. The price seems suspiciously low even for an overstock site.

You might be better off with 310 count Egyptian pima cotton sheets from a known manufacturer.

I have 600-odd count sheets that are egyptian pima (or some equivalent) and bleach them regularly and they have been great. Of course, they were hundreds of dollars. But I adore and love them. I think spending big bucks on sheets is totally worth it.

I love bedding.

[idle acts]

Originally posted by robustpuppy
And to answer the poll:

titty and moist, although ointment is squickier than both.

But salve is the worst of all

[Tyrone Slothrop]

Originally posted by idle acts
But salve is the worst of all

You should take a look at California Civil Code Section 3532, pal.

[Penske_Account]

Originally posted by robustpuppy
Mine is underpants.

I have a three way tie. In no particular order they are:

Pretty;

Little; and

Flower.

I'm also not crazy about perineum or any combination of the words "decubitus" and ulcer", but they are distant seconds and thirds compared to the foregoing first place tyers.

The phrase "butt skunk" troubles me, but to a much lesser extent than any of the rest.

My .03.