Fashion Board 12-09-03 through 1-08-04

[Penske_Account]

Originally posted by Pretty Little Flower
You could have IMed that to them.

You could have text messaged her on her cell with that.

[Penske_Account]

Originally posted by LessinSF
Actually, this is all mine:

"Welcome to FindLaw, where Greedy Associates mingle and interact -- albeit in a very impersonal manner. Ennui, angst, and disconsolation permeate our photoresins. We retain, though, a spark of hope, a point of light, that somewhere -- maybe over the rainbow -- there is a better way of living, a new paradigm for a new millennium. We patiently bide our time before we bolt to greener pastures.

Oh, the humanity."

I though Plated invented that. No?

[purse junkie]

Originally posted by Sidd Finch
The current De Beers campaign is even worse. "You're a piece of shit. She's stuck with you. Buy her a big whapping rock to ease her pain."

Perfect for the insecure-squat-old-rich-guy-trying-to-hold-on-to-his-repulsed-yet-golddigging-young-mistress market. This could be big folks!

[greatwhitenorthchick]

Originally posted by Sidd Finch
The current De Beers campaign is even worse. "You're a piece of shit. She's stuck with you. Buy her a big whapping rock to ease her pain."

I know I say this all the time about these diamond ads, but I swear DeBeers makes them just to make me want to vomit. I walked into a tunnel in grand central* the other day and the entire tunnel was blanketed with these diamond ads - "she picked you, buy her a rock before it sinks in" "there will be a test on Dec 25" "she's a goddess - buy her a diamond so she'll let you live another year". I hate them so much. Makes me not want any diamonds ever. I haven't really thought about why I hate them - it's visceral.

*there were two people smoking what I believe is crack in this tunnel. First time I have ever seen that. Little pipes and inhale but no exhale. and no smell.

[Penske_Account]

Originally posted by Sidd Finch
The current De Beers campaign is even worse. "You're a piece of shit. She's stuck with you. Buy her a big whapping rock to ease her pain."

What's the equivalent of a ring for a guy? Why don't we get anything?! I'm tired of all this giving...gifts....tips......charitable contributions.....et al......etc.....etc.....and so on. Its out of hand (and fwiw, I blame Slave)*.

My pre-New Year's resolution is to be a taker, not a giver.

Happy holidays to me.

*my entry for the not so inside inside joke of the day that is not funny-if that bad boy is still up for grabs.

[Shape Shifter]

Originally posted by Greedy,Greedy,Greedy
Since Leagl doesn't seem to be googling today

Enjoy. I'm sure they'll ship it in time for Kwanza.

Speaking of Kwanzaa, I was looking through a children's book last night on the 7 days of Kwanzaa. In the back were recipes for traditional Kwanzaa meals. In the recipe for jambalya salad, the first listed ingredient was mayonnaise. This seems inconsistent with my previous understanding regarding this condiment.

Harambee, everyone.

[sebastian_dangerfield]

Originally posted by greatwhitenorthchick
I know I say this all the time about these diamond ads, but I swear DeBeers makes them just to make me want to vomit. I walked into a tunnel in grand central* the other day and the entire tunnel was blanketed with these diamond ads - "she picked you, buy her a rock before it sinks in" "there will be a test on Dec 25" "she's a goddess - buy her a diamond so she'll let you live another year". I hate them so much. Makes me not want any diamonds ever. I haven't really thought about why I hate them - it's visceral.

*there were two people smoking what I believe is crack in this tunnel. First time I have ever seen that. Little pipes and inhale but no exhale. and no smell.

Shit, I was thinking exactly the same thing the other day when I was walking through Penn Station and saw the same ads.

Where's the "He picked you, out of all the chicks available, so get him a plasma screen for Xmas or you're an ungrateful cunt."

[notcasesensitive]

Originally posted by paigowprincess
Actually, it is Chandler's. Just like "X called, it wants its Y back", "thanks for playing", and half the shit aloha, spooky and ncs say.

but thanks for playing

finally, some recognition for all the value I add to the board. thanks, paigs.

[spookyfish]

Originally posted by paigowprincess
Actually, it is Chandler's. Just like. . . half the shit aloha, spooky and ncs say.

Interesting theory, considering I never watch that program.

[purse junkie]

Originally posted by Penske_Account
What's the equivalent of a ring for a guy? Why don't we get anything?! I'm tired of all this giving...gifts....tips......charitable contributions.....et al......etc.....etc.....and so on.

My pre-New Year's resolution is to be a taker, not a giver.

Happy holidays to me.

XBoxes plus several really good games. What, do you get a crappy Old Spice soap-on-a-rope every year? Upgrade to someone who cares!

[Aloha Mr. Learned Hand]

Originally posted by paigowprincess
Actually, it is Chandler's. Just like "X called, it wants its Y back", "thanks for playing", and half the shit aloha, spooky and ncs say.

but thanks for playing

Yep. Thank goodness for my internal editing or it would be much, much worse. Wouldn't want to be prattling on all the time.

Right, Ms. 2200+ posts?

And you're welcome.

[greatwhitenorthchick]

Originally posted by sebastian_dangerfield
Where's the "He picked you, out of all the chicks available, so get him a plasma screen for Xmas or you're an ungrateful cunt."

Yes, I don't really have a problem with gender-based marketing, but there should be some parity. If people would be pissed off at a "he's a god, buy him a [expensive thingy] so he'll let you live another year" campaign (and I think they would be), chances are some are not going to like one referencing the other sex.

Originally posted by Aloha Mr. Learned Hand
Yep. Thank goodness for my internal editing or it would be much, much worse. Wouldn't want to be prattling on all the time.

Right, Ms. 2200+ posts?

And you're welcome.

I believe you were the person who last unironically said "thanks for playing", but Your Mileage May Vary!

2200 posts of prattle! Perhaps you should contribute to Lester's Kill a Paigow To Save A Tiger Fund.

[ThrashersFan]

Originally posted by Penske_Account
What's the equivalent of a ring for a guy? Why don't we get anything?! I'm tired of all this giving...gifts....tips......charitable contributions.....et al......etc.....etc.....and so on. Its out of hand (and fwiw, I blame Slave)*.

My pre-New Year's resolution is to be a taker, not a giver.

Happy holidays to me.

*my entry for the not so inside inside joke of the day that is not funny-if that bad boy is still up for grabs.

I don't understand the whole "time to give" bullshit anyway. When I see something that my husband would like I just buy it for him -- no need for someone to make up a special day for tme to do it. Of course, that means starting in November everything I buy him comes with the line "now don't forget that this is for Christmas so you can't go telling people I didn't get you anything." He likes this because I do tend to buy more around the holidays and he ends up with much more stuff then if I bought it all at once and wrapped it up -- I would probably stop at a few items.

He, on the other hand, is never allowed to buy me gifts --- if I want something I will buy it for myself. I don't particularly like jewelry (I have one watch, one pair of diamond earrings and my wedding rings and then there is a diamond necklace and tennis bracelet from my first marriage). What the hell do I need any more jewelry for?

[purse junkie]

Originally posted by ThrashersFan
What the hell do I need any more jewelry for?

Well, I like it, but I'm really angling for a kayak this year. Or Sebby's plasma-screen sounds nice, if I get to hog the remote control...