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Aloha Mr. Learned Hand · 09-24-2003, 08:00 PM

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Originally posted by barely_legal
Who's going to watch The Bachelor tonight? There's a set of twins on it. How much you wanna bet they both make it through the first round? Isn't that a common fantasy for all men?

It is. It's an even bigger fantasy to make it with both of them, regardless of round...

While it has become a reality show cliche, this is one show that may want to invest in a bigger hot tub.

Atticus Grinch · 09-24-2003, 08:03 PM

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Originally posted by Greedy,Greedy,Greedy
So can the Pope, like the President, step down temporarily due to disability? Cf. West Wing.

No, you lose all authority and return to private station when you abdicate. No take-backs, though I guess the College of Cardinals could reelect you.

However, note the conditional abdication of Pius VII, who, before setting out to crown Napoleon, signed an abdication effective in the event he was imprisoned in France. Shame to go to all that trouble merely to have the crown yanked from your hands, and to have the moment memorialized in artwork with you looking like The World's Biggest Schlimazel.

ltl/fb · 09-24-2003, 08:04 PM

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Originally posted by Atticus Grinch
No, you lose all authority and return to private station when you abdicate. No take-backs, though I guess the College of Cardinals could reelect you.

However, note the conditional abdication of Pius VII, who, before setting out to crown Napoleon, signed an abdication effective in the event he was imprisoned in France. Shame to go to all that trouble merely to have the crown yanked from your hands, and to have the moment memorialized in artwork with you looking like The World's Biggest Schlimazel.

Post picture?

Atticus Grinch · 09-24-2003, 08:10 PM

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Originally posted by ltl/fb
Post picture?

What, trying to improve your Laziness Score?

A bigger link is here.

LessinSF · 09-24-2003, 08:16 PM

Woman is shocked that her boyfriend dumped her by IM - http://www.philly.com/mld/inquirer/n...ly/6844602.htm . She was obviously not one of us, or at least the not one of us who dumped me by IM well over three years ago now. I, of course, followed up by sending our friends a "Don't Save the Date" e-mail.

Tyrone Slothrop · 09-24-2003, 08:18 PM

redacted because I can't read

Greedy,Greedy,Greedy · 09-24-2003, 08:19 PM

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Originally posted by Atticus Grinch
Sadly, mine are all too obvious. I look forward to Sedaris, Pynchon, Rowling (sad but true) and The Collected Works of Pretty Little Flower.

A fine list, though I observe that Pynchon has, for me at least, declined in quality as he ages. On the other hand, Umberto Eco's works have continued to shine. Replace Pynchon, reluctantly and with heavy heart, with Eco for me.

Rowling is particularly fun with children who are into it, but I now add to Rowling several other kids' series (Droon, Protector of the Small). They can't really leave Protector of the Small as a four book set, can they? This would be sad.

And, of course, I have a secret love of Tracey Kidder books (though I've not picked up the latest). I know they're no heavy lifting, but I find them interesting in a conversational kind of way.

Mmmm, Burger (C.J.) · 09-24-2003, 08:22 PM

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Originally posted by barely_legal
Who's going to watch The Bachelor tonight? There's a set of twins on it. How much you wanna bet they both make it through the first round? Isn't that a common fantasy for all men?

But having to dismiss only one of them is not a fantasy.

They last through tonight so he can assess whether they're close or hate each other. If they're close, he's got to ditch them both -- immediately, or at least before the point when he's ditching only one at a time. If they hate each other, well, fantasy time!

ltl/fb · 09-24-2003, 08:22 PM

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Originally posted by Greedy,Greedy,Greedy
A fine list, though I observe that Pynchon has, for me at least, declined in quality as he ages. On the other hand, Umberto Eco's works have continued to shine. Replace Pynchon, reluctantly and with heavy heart, with Eco for me.

Rowling is particularly fun with children who are into it, but I now add to Rowling several other kids' series (Droon, Protector of the Small). They can't really leave Protector of the Small as a four book set, can they? This would be sad.

And, of course, I have a secret love of Tracey Kidder books (though I've not picked up the latest). I know they're no heavy lifting, but I find them interesting in a conversational kind of way.

Most authors that I really look for bring out at least one new book a year, and sometimes three (that go together) in three months! If more than a couple years go by with no new books, I usually forget who the authors are and rely on friends/relatives to pick up the books and then lend them to me.

Edited to say that if Dorothy Dunnett weren't dead, I'd be looking forward to a new series from her. Her stuff is not nearly as trashy as a lot of stuff I read. But she's dead. There's one book of hers I haven't read because I accidentally sent it to my parents' house when I ordered it and now I have to wait until I see them to get it.

spookyfish · 09-24-2003, 08:24 PM

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Originally posted by notcasesensitive
From our friends at thespark.com --

http://test3.thespark.com/lazytest/

I got 32% lazy.

Piker.

42% Lazy

FYI, you are not quite lazy enough to require help with de-panting

FUN FACTS...

people lazier than you (65%)
people just as lazy as you (4%)
people less lazy than you (30%)

BONUS FUN FACTS...
48% of the people who have union jobs take naps at work.

74% of the people who have trust funds have nice breasts.

16% of vegetarians gave blood after September 11th.

Protesters like to dance.

And the laziest person at TheSpark is Greg McKenna and he is mexican and desires money from a bitch.

Which leads to the more important question, how many trust fund babies here?

sf

robustpuppy · 09-24-2003, 08:31 PM

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Orgasmically posted by spookyfish
Piker.

"42% Lazy

FYI, you are not quite lazy enough to require help with de-panting"

Which leads to the more important question, how many trust fund babies here?

No trust fund, but I am 44% lazy.

According to the site, I do not require help with de-panting, but today I am wearing a skirt.

Flinty_McFlint · 09-24-2003, 08:32 PM

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Originally posted by bold_n_brazen
One night, I left the house with a twenty dollar bill, a pack of cigarettes with just 4 or 5 left in the pack, and a book of matches.

I returned home that night with $27, a full pack of cigs and 2 lighters. I am still not sure how this transpired.

B&B, I sure remember how. Best seven dollars I've ever spent.

Edited to add: Damnit, I need to read before I post. Or just not post at all. No comments from the peanut gallery, please.

Tyrone Slothrop · 09-24-2003, 08:34 PM

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Originally posted by Greedy,Greedy,Greedy
A fine list, though I observe that Pynchon has, for me at least, declined in quality as he ages. On the other hand, Umberto Eco's works have continued to shine. Replace Pynchon, reluctantly and with heavy heart, with Eco for me.

Heresy! I cannot accept this.

Other authors besides He Who Did Not Scribe The Letters Of Wanda Tinasky After All whose stuff I eagerly anticipate the discovery of in the bookstore:

Peter Carey
W.G. Sebold (but he's dead)
Paul Fussell (last one was a stinker, though)
Charles Portis
Elaine Pagels
Alan Furst
Rick Bass

Surely I'm missing someone obvious.

In other news, I'm only 20% lazy. 96% of people are lazier than me, and only 2% of people are less lazy. Someone be ready to catch my SO when I tell her this.

Greedy,Greedy,Greedy · 09-24-2003, 08:44 PM

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Originally posted by Tyrone_Slothrop
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Originally posted by Greedy,Greedy,Greedy
A fine list, though I observe that Pynchon has, for me at least, declined in quality as he ages. On the other hand, Umberto Eco's works have continued to shine. Replace Pynchon, reluctantly and with heavy heart, with Eco for me.

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Heresy! I cannot accept this.

So how come you are not named Zoyd Wheeler?

Greedy,Greedy,Greedy · 09-24-2003, 08:47 PM

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Originally posted by spookyfish
Piker.

42% Lazy

FYI, you are not quite lazy enough to require help with de-panting

FUN FACTS...

people lazier than you (65%)
people just as lazy as you (4%)
people less lazy than you (30%)

BONUS FUN FACTS...
48% of the people who have union jobs take naps at work.

74% of the people who have trust funds have nice breasts.

16% of vegetarians gave blood after September 11th.

Protesters like to dance.

And the laziest person at TheSpark is Greg McKenna and he is mexican and desires money from a bitch.
sf

This is EXACTLY the answer I got. So did you say you had nice breasts, too?

(Edited to say, no trust fund here, but someday I'm going to inherit the trailer home).