Fashion Board 6-9-04 to 7-13-04

[dtb]

Originally posted by Shape Shifter
I find the elbow a much better technique. With the shoulder, there is some risk of injury, but the elbow is surprisingly resistant and really packs a wallop.

Pfft. Copycat.

[Aloha Mr. Learned Hand]

Originally posted by Shape Shifter
On the bright side, Jack has a potential goldmine staring him in the face after he loses the election. Set up a booth at Star Trek Conventions and sign autographs for $10 a piece under a banner which reads "I Nailed Seven of Nine". If he throws in stories of what it's like to be with an actual woman, he would clean up with that crowd...

LOL! Who writes your material?? They're not paid enough...

[Did you just call me Coltrane?]

Originally posted by Aloha Mr. Learned Hand
LOL! Who writes your material??

Fugee

[pony_trekker]

Originally posted by patentparanyc
Another morning, another train rant, apologies in advance.

U r obviously not a native NYer. Simple solution "Get the fuck outta da way."

[Sidd Finch]

Originally posted by Pretty Little Flower
I'm not sure. The details I have heard were a little sketchy. I am surprised the board has not yet picked up on this story.

Dude. Scroll then post. At least on the second go.

[pony_trekker]

Originally posted by patentparanyc
hmm. knocking them over with a body check is indeed a thought but I'm outnumbered. I could snarl something like "move!" "you're in the way"

Sometimes when people stand in a door when you're trying to exit, I do say "please let me get out first, hello???" always the dumb cow look of shock. grrrr.

No, try a full arms-extended cross-check, the likes of which we haven't seen since Jeff Beukaboom left town.

[pony_trekker]

Originally posted by Pretty Little Flower
Speaking of PDA, has anybody here posted yet about the sex scandal involving former Trekkie Jeri Ryan (7 of 9) and her politician husband? Apparently, he would bring her to sex clubs at cities around the world and ask her to perform public sex acts with him. A lot worse than a little subway smooch, don't you think?

I call BS. There's no way you can fuck someone more than once -- let alone marrry him -- without knowing he likes people watching.

Shit, I made my wife jerk me off in public on our second date.

[Yanks in 9!]

Originally posted by pony_trekker
U r obviously not a native NYer. Simple solution "Get the fuck outta da way."

The Mets will rock your sorry Yanquis' arse this weekend. Then you will know bout gettin out da way!

[patentparanyc]

Originally posted by Yanks in 9!
The Mets will rock your sorry Yanquis' arse this weekend. Then you will know bout gettin out da way!

Hmmm. NYM, and Boston.....should be a muy interesante series.

Is Moose back from the DL?

[Mr. Man]

TOM PETTY has taped four episodes for the animated sitcom "King of the Hill," to air in September. Petty voices a character named
Lucky, who earned his nickname when he won a settlement after
slipping on urine in a Wal-Mart. "Lucky is sort of a philosophical
idiot," Petty told Rolling Stone. "He used to work at a corn-chip
factory. There's an episode about how he won't eat a chip from a
bag, because once you've had one right off the line, there's no
going back."

Perhaps time for a new avatar...

[taxwonk]

Originally posted by Sidd Finch
On the one hand, I'm inclined to call Mrs. Finch to tell her this story. On the other hand, I'm concerned that her response will be to rent Elf (she's not much a pop-culture type).

And in other news, did anyone see the story about the twisted twist in the Illinois Senate race? No, this is not a Politics post. Actress Jeri Ryan (aka Seven of Nine, aaka Two of Seven of Nine for (two) obvious reasons) claims that her soon-to-be-ex-husband, the Repub candidate, took her to sex clubs in NY, Paris, and elsewhere and demanded that she have public sex with him. One place apparently had cages, cuffs, and chains.

This will probably kill the man's political career. Which is kinda sad, because it's one of the few times in recent memory that I've really liked a Republican.

Yes, but the thing about the story that impresses me the most is that Barrack Obama, his Democratic opponent, has had absolutely nothing to say about the scandal, replying that he thinks people should be more interested in what he has to say about the issues. It's so refreshing in Chicago to have a candidate who isn't a political hack and seems to be concerned with getting into office the right way and for the right reasons.

[Aloha Mr. Learned Hand]

Originally posted by taxwonk
Yes, but the thing about the story that impresses me the most is that Barrack Obama, his Democratic opponent, has had absolutely nothing to say about the scandal, replying that he thinks people should be more interested in what he has to say about the issues. It's so refreshing in Chicago to have a candidate who isn't a political hack and seems to be concerned with getting into office the right way and for the right reasons.

Absolutely. I've met them both, and Barack is a genuine guy who probably actually feels that way.

A cynic might add, though, that any political handler worth his salt knows the basic mantra... when your opponent is blowing himself or herself up, get your candidate out of the way. No need to add to it or you might come off badly yourself.

[Sidd Finch]

Originally posted by taxwonk
Yes, but the thing about the story that impresses me the most is that Barrack Obama, his Democratic opponent, has had absolutely nothing to say about the scandal, replying that he thinks people should be more interested in what he has to say about the issues. It's so refreshing in Chicago to have a candidate who isn't a political hack and seems to be concerned with getting into office the right way and for the right reasons.

More specifically, Obama replied "I don't think it's appropriate for me to comment on that. Those are issues of personal morality. The issues I'm focused on are public morality."*

That Obama guy is a class act. If it weren't for the weather, I might move to Chicago just to vote for him (although, since it's Chicago, I can probably vote for him a couple of times no matter where I am).


*Note: The rumor that Obama later added "Besides, if I was nailing Jeri Ryan I'd want everyone to see too" is entirely unfounded.

[Tyrone Slothrop]

Originally posted by Pretty Little Flower
Oh, alright. I'll play, because I too have a special board someone. I think the thing I like best about my special someone is that he is always around. Always! He's a mad sockster, but he has a primary who is to die for - clever, witty, yet always making clear that his wit comes not from erudition, but rather street smarts. In fact, he makes it quite clear how down to earth he is with that cute little chip on his shoulder - so adorable! Sometimes he puts on fake airs, with a not-quite-convincing parody makeover of himself as an effete East Coastie with all the trappings (I doubt he ever really spent much time in Poughkeepsie, though-- if he did indeed matriculate on the East Coast, I'm guessing that 'V' actually stands for Villanova!). Sometimes his writing is a bit incomprehensible, but what I find annoying in others, I find dangerous and exciting in him. I'll grant you that he does appear to tip more than a few back with regularity, and sometimes some of his late night posts are even less comprehensible than usual, and occasionally a bit poorly thought out. But, come the harsh flourescent light of morning, you'll usually find some judicious editing, and all is right again with the cyber-world. In my mind's eye, he is of Mediterranean descent, but I am not sure why I think this. He is a mystery wrapped inside an enigma surrounded by a riddle that makes no sense. And he is a photo shop genius. What more could one ask for?

I didn't have a problem with PDA until this post.

[the Spartan]

Originally posted by Aloha Mr. Learned Hand
Absolutely. I've met them both, and Barack is a genuine guy who probably actually feels that way.

Glad to hear he is a "genuine" guy and not another penis-envying wannabe chick posing as a guy. Also glad to hear that you probably actually felt him to be as such. NTTAWWT.