Removing the feeding tube from our aging hipster plaid pants

[Oliver_Wendell_Ramone]

Originally posted by Not Bob
Despite a nodding aquaintance with the catcus juice, I have never eaten the worm.

Uh, just thought I'd share that.

Is that a response to mmmmmmmmmmwhatever's poll?

[Not Bob]

Originally posted by robustpuppy
I may be whiffing here if this is an IJOTDTIRSI, but I have to say, yes, yes I have.

Inside Joke Of The Day To Irritatingly Reassure Self [of] Insiderishness?

[LessinSF]

Originally posted by robustpuppy
I'm almost afraid to ask, but what is a Latvian "thingina"?

Apparently, subtlety is failing me today. Maybe if I said "thingeva" or "thingovkys" it might have worked better.

[NotFromHere]

Young brides from Boulder to Boston are flashing rings twice the size of what their moms once wore. The Gemological Institute of America has seen a 41 percent jump since 2000 in the number of two-carat-plus diamonds that it processes. "For a long time, the one-carat stone was basically the standard," says Carley Roney, founder of TheKnot.com. "But for a growing set of people, it's just not good enough anymore."

Relentless marketing from the diamond industry, endless coverage of celebrity engagements, growing affluence at the top of the income ladder and the fact that couples are marrying later, when they can afford more. Also, Internet sites like BlueNile.com and discount chains like Wal-Mart have entered the market, creating plenty of lower-priced options. "Hip-hop had a lot to do with it," says Jacob & Co.'s Jacob Arabo, who supplies humongous diamonds to the likes of P. Diddy.

Of course, not everyone can afford to splurge. C. Brown, a law student from Dallas, says he didn't want to take out a loan or borrow money from his parents when he became engaged earlier this year. Yet, "girls almost expect two carats," he says. Instead, Brown bought his fiancée a bling-ring made from moissanite, a man-made crystal that supposedly looks more authentic than zirconium. It cost just one tenth what he would have paid for the real thing. Since then, they've fallen in love with their forgery and may decide that moissanite... is forever.

So if you buy Sequels the moissanite, be aware that she may not cut you as much slack because you're a bigtime lawyer and not a cheapass law student.

[robustpuppy]

Originally posted by Not Bob
Inside Joke Of The Day To Irritatingly Reassure Self [of] Insiderishness?

That works too.

[Flinty_McFlint]

Originally posted by Sidd Finch
Yeah, but she's a tax lawyer. How is that possible? I mean, have you ever met a good-looking, good-smelling tax lawyer?

I'm their spokesmonkey.

[greatwhitenorthchick]

Originally posted by ltl/fb
I would kick his ass, but I'm too tiny and womanly.

For some reason I am in the tax department of my firm - ergo a tax lawyer. But I smell bad so prove his point. Unfortunately.

The good news is that my "boyfriend" just invited me to go away with him for the weekend! In June! Am I chuffed.

[Alex_de_Large]

Originally posted by Flinty_McFlint
I'm their spokesmonkey.

Isn't she a little short for a Stormtrooper?

[ltl/fb]

Originally posted by greatwhitenorthchick
For some reason I am in the tax department of my firm - ergo a tax lawyer. But I smell bad so prove his point. Unfortunately.

The good news is that my "boyfriend" just invited me to go away with him for the weekend! In June! Am I chuffed.

Hm. Technically I'm not in the tax dept. But I did have onions at lunch and hence my breath is a bit stinky. So probably I am deep down a tax lawyer, even though right now I'm not classified as one.

That is very cool. I am chuffed for you. Where?

[taxwonk]

Originally posted by Sidd Finch
Yeah, but she's a tax lawyer. How is that possible? I mean, have you ever met a good-looking, good-smelling tax lawyer?

Yes. But I was much younger then. Possibly even Zane's age.

You are a bitter, old, bald, skinny little fuck. I wouldn't have done you even if you had another thousand. Get over it.

[Flinty_McFlint]

Originally posted by greatwhitenorthchick
For some reason I am in the tax department of my firm - ergo a tax lawyer. But I smell bad so prove his point. Unfortunately.

The good news is that my "boyfriend" just invited me to go away with him for the weekend! In June! Am I chuffed.

The first mini-break is the sexiest.

[Did you just call me Coltrane?]

Originally posted by NotFromHere
Young brides from Boulder to Boston are flashing rings twice the size of what their moms once wore. The Gemological Institute of America has seen a 41 percent jump since 2000 in the number of two-carat-plus diamonds that it processes. "For a long time, the one-carat stone was basically the standard," says Carley Roney, founder of TheKnot.com. "But for a growing set of people, it's just not good enough anymore."

Relentless marketing from the diamond industry, endless coverage of celebrity engagements, growing affluence at the top of the income ladder and the fact that couples are marrying later, when they can afford more. Also, Internet sites like BlueNile.com and discount chains like Wal-Mart have entered the market, creating plenty of lower-priced options. "Hip-hop had a lot to do with it," says Jacob & Co.'s Jacob Arabo, who supplies humongous diamonds to the likes of P. Diddy.

Of course, not everyone can afford to splurge. C. Brown, a law student from Dallas, says he didn't want to take out a loan or borrow money from his parents when he became engaged earlier this year. Yet, "girls almost expect two carats," he says. Instead, Brown bought his fiancée a bling-ring made from moissanite, a man-made crystal that supposedly looks more authentic than zirconium. It cost just one tenth what he would have paid for the real thing. Since then, they've fallen in love with their forgery and may decide that moissanite... is forever.

So if you buy Sequels the moissanite, be aware that she may not cut you as much slack because you're a bigtime lawyer and not a cheapass law student.

A. I'm already engaged.
B. I'm not a sucker.
C. Fuck DeBeers. Shit isn't even rare.
D. I bought something tasteful and classic, not gawdy.
E. I am a cheap-ass mid-time lawyer (on a good day).
F. CZ baby!

[Flinty_McFlint]

Originally posted by Did you just call me Coltrane?
A. I'm already engaged.
B. I'm not a sucker.
C. Fuck DeBeers. Shit isn't even rare.
D. I bought something tasteful and classic, not gawdy.
E. I am a cheap-ass mid-time lawyer (on a good day).
F. CZ baby!

Don't expect to get a blow job ever again after the wedding then.

[Aloha Mr. Learned Hand]

Originally posted by Alex_de_Large
Isn't she a little short for a Stormtrooper?

*waves hand* Those aren't the tits you're looking for...

[Did you just call me Coltrane?]

Originally posted by Flinty_McFlint
Don't expect to get a blow job ever again after the wedding then.

No amount of carats gets you that.