Fashionistas you have arrived 3-25-03 - 10-3-03

[Fugee]

There's an action figure for everyone these days. Even librarians.
http://www.nytimes.com/2003/09/21/fashion/21ACTI.html
(Spree: tame NYTimes article with pictures of clothed action figures)

And porn stars. http://www.jeff-stryker.com/actionfigure.html
(Spree: semi-nekkid anatomically correct action figure with fully posable penis).

But no need for action figure envy. You too can have your own action figure, for a price: http://www.herobuilders.com/cusacfig.html (more clothed action figures)

So for your Monday consideration, what would your action figure look like? What kind of accessories and clothing?

Edited to note that these custom action figures aren't all that expensive. It might be the perfect deal toy for that client whose bills approach the national debt level. And if said client is a little vain, a serious suck-up opportunity.

[evenodds]

Were I to have my own action figure, I would want her to have the biceps of my dreams and a briefcase that converts to a flamethrower so I could incinerate piles of irritating paper at will.

And Kung Fu grip.

[Gattigap]

Originally posted by purse junkie
Did anyone ever tell these guys it's 'six feet under' not 'six inches under' for a reason? Jesus.

Yes*. I think that the problem is, in some places where the graveyard is at or below sea level, there's only so much one can do.


*Apologies if Atticus or others have already responded to this (probably in impressive detail).

[ABBAKiss]

Originally posted by Fugee
So for your Monday consideration, what would your action figure look like? What kind of accessories and clothing?

My action figure would look like me and come with my accessories and clothing.

I am really looking forward to more stimulating posts about how cute the "brazenette" is. And how it is the most amazing person ever. I bet it is even cuter than its little moniker,, which is juts darling. I hope to see more posts like these, bc they are indeed fascinating. I just cant keep brazen down on the Ignore Farm anymore- she is just too fascinating. I hope she doesnt hit a lull in her sheer brilliantness, but I would take that over the pure, steadfast, consistent boringness of a thurgreed or a robustpuppy. contributors like brazen and her fascinating offspring really make this board what it is and something I look forward to reading every day. Keep up the good work brazen! and welcome back to the glass house. I am sure the JSOCK facgtory was really annoying you, what with the lactation lust and all that. I will be sure to include some Windex as a parting gift.

and when you reply to this, as I am sure you will, be sure to toss in a pithy comment or original thought to ensure that I read it, so you dont have to go the passive aggressive route of petty complaining to others about me in the form of a piggyback on the oh so popular Sebvy. It is so very Shannen Doherty in Heathers, dont you think? Keep it funny or nteresting and definitely nonderivative, otherwise, you will join the other dime a dozen SUVs on the Scrollpast Freeway, and I know you are just way too special to be there.

[andViolins]

Originally posted by ABBAKiss
My action figure would look like me and come with my accessories and clothing.

Would it have big TITS!?

aV

[leagleaze]

My action figure would be able to change from mild mannered attorney to .... mild mannered activist in one fell swoop! She would need both suits and jeans with appropriate accessories in order to successfully achieve this. She'd also be tall. Because I'd like to be tall for once.

And by the way. What is a fell swoop? I mean I know we had one in Macbeth and all but what's the deal?

Atticus?

[Seven of Nine]

For those of you who work near a Dairy Queen, stop by today for your free Ice Cream Cone!




DQ® Celebrates 100 Years of the Cone

In an effort to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the ice cream cone, Dairy Queen® operators throughout the United States will celebrate by offering customers a free 5 oz. vanilla ice cream cone (one per customer) on Monday, Sept. 22, 2003. As part of the celebration, Dairy Queen® employees will be collecting donations for Children's Miracle Network, the DQ® system's charity of choice. This one-day grassroots event will kick-off a year-long celebration of the ice cream cone that will run through September 2004.

[Greedy,Greedy,Greedy]

Originally posted by paigowprincess
I am really looking forward to more stimulating posts about how cute the "brazenette" is. And how it is the most amazing person ever. I bet it is even cuter than its little moniker,, which is juts darling. I hope to see more posts like these, bc they are indeed fascinating. I just cant keep brazen down on the Ignore Farm anymore- she is just too fascinating. I hope she doesnt hit a lull in her sheer brilliantness, but I would take that over the pure, steadfast, consistent boringness of a thurgreed or a robustpuppy. contributors like brazen and her fascinating offspring really make this board what it is and something I look forward to reading every day. Keep up the good work brazen! and welcome back to the glass house. I am sure the JSOCK facgtory was really annoying you, what with the lactation lust and all that. I will be sure to include some Windex as a parting gift.

and when you reply to this, as I am sure you will, be sure to toss in a pithy comment or original thought to ensure that I read it, so you dont have to go the passive aggressive route of petty complaining to others about me in the form of a piggyback on the oh so popular Sebvy. It is so very Shannen Doherty in Heathers, dont you think? Keep it funny or nteresting and definitely nonderivative, otherwise, you will join the other dime a dozen SUVs on the Scrollpast Freeway, and I know you are just way too special to be there.

Looks like very heavy competition for the Bilmore aware today. Please get additional entries in before noon so the judges will have adequate time to consider them.

[bilmore]

Originally posted by Greedy,Greedy,Greedy
Looks like very heavy competition for the Bilmore aware today.

`What do you mean by that?' said the Caterpillar sternly. `Explain yourself!'

Originally posted by ltl/fb
My feeling on the rabbit, of which I am very fond, is that you don't need to use all the things that could be going on at the same time at the same time. Mine has two functions that require batteries and I really generally only use one (the cute bunny) because the other one doesn't do a lot for me. I haven't seemed to find anything that has just the cute bunny part but no rotating upper area.

That is all I can think of to contribute.

I did an eponymous search since I am way too far behind to catch up having escaped the hurricane just in the nick.

anyway. i think BL knowws my POV. With toys, the rule is you get what you pay for. The Rabbit is not too much, it is not enough. It works at a decent rate for like ten minutes total per battery, but it sucks. The magic wand is worth every fucking penny, and I recommend the attachment. The only problem with it is that it may be too good. I recently got the comment "why are you in such a hurry?" I think the answer is I am used to gettin off within two minutes. but then again, the magic wand has taught me the art of the multiple, so why not, as Pink would say, get that party started early?

I lvoe the water dancer but have gone through a couple of them. For the price they are good, but have a shit lifespan.

I remember Salon did a piece on toys, that I plan to reread on my next toy store expedition.

sorry for the late feedback, but this is a very importnaat subject.

and i hope the split up isnt duvet splooge splatter related. sorry about it.

[Did you just call me Coltrane?]

Originally posted by evenodds


First and foremost, Robert Randolph & the Family Band is absolutely incredible. He plays pedal steel guitar and the excitement and exuberance he brings to his performance was infectious. I will see him every single time he plays in Austin.

These guys are just phenomenal.

[bilmore]

Originally posted by leagleaze
And by the way. What is a fell swoop? I mean I know we had one in Macbeth and all but what's the deal?

"Fell" means bad, savage, etc. (Think root of "felon".) "Swoop" means, well, swoop. So, a hawk diving to kill its prey is in a fell swoop. Quick and savage death.

[purse junkie]

Originally posted by Fugee
So for your Monday consideration, what would your action figure look like? What kind of accessories and clothing?

I would smite down sexist pigs and evil dog-haters with a single whack of my immaculate white gloves. And I would civilize tiresome alpha-asshole opposing counsel with a nice break for tea and perhaps some narcotized cookies in the afternoons.

My smashing collection of vintage cloches would serve no particular purpose, but who says you can't look chic kicking ass?

[leagleaze]

Originally posted by bilmore
"Fell" means bad, savage, etc. (Think root of "felon".) "Swoop" means, well, swoop. So, a hawk diving to kill its prey is in a fell swoop. Quick and savage death.

So I will quickly and savagely change clothing? I am not sure that is a good thing, I mean it could get torn or I could break a nail or something.

Maybe I need to alter my premise.