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

[sebastian_dangerfield]

Originally posted by Sidd Finch
Jesus, you are pathetic. Let me guess -- you went to law school because Mommy and Daddy insisted that you get a professional degree and you didn't want to be a doctor; you're a very smart guy but only a mediocre lawyer because you don't like it and don't want to put the work in to be really good; you had fantasies of a creative life (I'm guessing musician, or maybe short story writer) but never wanted to spend your evenings working on the craft that required and didn't have the raw genius to succeed without working on the craft; and you can't stand the lingering feeling that you've sold out even though you like the stuff that selling out has bought you.

Stop whining about it. Accept who you are and enjoy it, or go be something else. If you hate being a lawyer, or hate yourself because you're a lawyer, then do something else -- it's not that hard to save enough cash that you can quit and move on. Stop telling everyone else how they should live or raise their children, and put that energy into your own life.

Lawyers who bitch about being lawyers drive me up a fucking tree.

Dude, I didn't mention my job boredom. I was cranking on yuppies in general. But since you brought it up, I am pretty whiny about being bored. Been that way since I was a kid.

As to the substance, dude, you read me like a book. I've been phoning in everything in my life except having a good time since I was old enough to walk. Your post was actually damn revelatory. I knew these boards were goodn for something.

But I still sneer contmeptuously at your lifestyle and cannot understand how anyone with brains could find this tedious sort of work and utterly vapid existence most of you meander through tolerable. I stay bitter on this point because I'd rather be unhappy than kid myself.

[Tyrone Slothrop]

Originally posted by notcasesensitive
You trying to steal PLF's schtick? Or is this an unfortunate effect of the new avatar?

I figure she's had too much cold medicine.

[dtb]

I figured most of these (i) had FB-related themes or (ii) were otherwise puerile enough to qualify as FB-related:

[dtb]

[bilmore]

Originally posted by leagleaze
It is hidden unless you ask me, e/o or slave for access to it.

Slave must be thrilled, finally finding a way to get people to ask HIM for sex.

[taxwonk]

Originally posted by Replaced_Texan
I used to live down the street from one of the North Face Factory Outlets. Every single thing that I bought there is in great shape and has worn very well. I tend to seek them out when I need outdoor stuff.

And cuz I'm being nice, I give you boys a new inspirational poster for your office walls:

I'm so glad to see that modeling thing is finally paying off for me. Uh, I mean, for you.

[dtb]

Originally posted by sebastian_dangerfield
Bob,

If you and your wife are the sort McMansion owning, Lexus SUV driving, getting in the coach's face becase your kid doesn't get enough time on the midget soccer field, talking down to the cashier at Nordstroms because you think you're royalty, mouthing off to others about your kids fantastic grades, dragging your tykes from one practice to another and then to the LSAT prep course to make sure he gets into an Ivy league shool, conspicuously flaunting the country club membership you can barely afford, Benz-you-can't-afford-owning, living-for-your-kids becaue you have nothing else interesting but you large screen television and automatic lawn watering system, getting involved in the PTA, latte swilling, talking about your stock portfolio, leveraging your ass to pay for the local private school you can't afford sort of soccer parents I run into all the time in this area, yep, I hope your little spawn of Satan runs headlong into a green cloud of plague.

SD

You are so self loathing.

Had to unshelve that one, but its going back , along with Soccer Mom which is waaaaaaaaaay past its sellby date.

[ltl/fb]

Originally posted by Pretty Little Flower
Yeah, back off, bitch. The whole central heat/air being a blessing thing is mine.

I did not intend to offend you and I apologize. I am probably influenced by you. You are funny.

You need central air in December in Minnesota? You must have excellent insulation. Perhaps you could share the brand with the board.

[str8outavannuys]

Originally posted by sebastian_dangerfield


Of course, this conversation does not take into account those really stupid people who like or dislike certain bands because the band is trendy (See: Dave Matthews). I don't think anyone really likes Dave Matthews -- they just think that cool young upwardly mobile people like Dave Matthews, so they too had better like Dave Matthews.

You clearly don't hang out with a lot of women.
Saying that there are many many women who really like Dave Matthews is a big big big understatement.

Did you know that last year Dave Matthews had the third highest gross ticket revenues from touring (I forget if this was US or world). I attribute it to him singing in that stupid voice, looking thoughtful, writing lyrics that have just the right amount and level of imagery, and the black violin player.

[Tyrone Slothrop]

Originally posted by sebastian_dangerfield
As to the substance, dude, you read me like a book.

This phrase is usually used to describe someone who assesses someone's character from interacting with them, not from reading words they write about themselves. What Sidd is doing really is reading you like a book, except that he hasn't bothered to print your posts and have them tastefully bound in leatherette with gold trim. At least he hadn't done this when last we met to discuss you.

[ltl/fb]

Originally posted by ltl/fb
I did not intend to offend you and I apologize. I am probably influenced by you. You are funny.

You need central air in December in Minnesota? You must have excellent insulation. Perhaps you could share the brand with the board.

Motherfucker! That last part came off as sarcastic or some other "-ic"-ending word that is not happy and positive. I suck.

Originally posted by evenodds
This is so geeky . . . we're supposed to be in Florida until the 3rd, but we're flying back early to catch the show.

Even(hanging my head in shame)Odds

This post is more nauseating than the post were csquared told us what underwear she was wearing and how she got her mom into thongs. I dont know where to start.

[bilmore]

Originally posted by paigowprincess
This post is more nauseating than the post were csquared told us what underwear she was wearing and how she got her mom into thongs. I dont know where to start.

Get your mom slightly drunk first, . . .

[ThrashersFan]

Originally posted by paigowprincess

Had to unshelve that one, but its going back , along with Soccer Mom which is waaaaaaaaaay past its sellby date.

The new term is "NASCAR Dad." This is apparently the voting bloc that everyone is after now -- see e.g. Bush meeting with Matt Kenseth, et al and having their stock cars parked on the White House lawn.

edit: No, I am not political nor is this post. It is clearly an excuse to say NASCAR in the off-season. At least we get to see the boys in tuxes on Friday.