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

[Atticus Grinch]

Originally posted by paigowprincess
Can someone confirm or deny Atticus' hotness?

Keep in mind that I will insist on complete reciprocity from anyone who answers this question. And that I have very high standards for hotness in others, i.e., you will not be graded on a curve.

That is all.

Originally posted by Atticus Grinch
Keep in mind that I will insist on complete reciprocity from anyone who answers this question. And that I have very high standards for hotness in others, i.e., you will not be graded on a curve.

That is all.

I am not going to play your game and give you cup disclosure.

[bilmore]

Originally posted by Alex_de_Large
What a tool. What, is he trying to get a gig in the International Male catalog or something?

Okay, so that's not a picture of Sebby's wife?

[Gattigap]

Originally posted by Atticus Grinch
Keep in mind that I will insist on complete reciprocity from anyone who answers this question. And that I have very high standards for hotness in others, i.e., you will not be graded on a curve.

That is all.

Look, I'll agree with you that when Sidd said, "There's no way I'm touching that," it was a tad indelicate. But that's no reason to get quite so defensive.

[Replaced_Texan]

If there were a contraceptive out there that

• is completely non-surgical.
• is long-lasting, can be effective for at least 10 years.
• has no side effects more worrisome than a slight swelling.
• works. (has been only one unplanned pregnancy -- and in that instance, the birth control wasn't administered properly.) and
• is reversible.

would the men of the board be willing to try it? would the women of the board be willing to trust someone who said they were on it?

http://www.gristmagazine.com/grist/m...lman081303.asp (spree: article about male birth control in India)

[Atticus Grinch]

Originally posted by Replaced_Texan
If there were a contraceptive out there that[list]

You had me at "slight swelling."

[Mmmm, Burger (C.J.)]

Originally posted by Replaced_Texan
If there were a contraceptive out there that

• is completely non-surgical.
• is long-lasting, can be effective for at least 10 years.
• has no side effects more worrisome than a slight swelling.
• works. (has been only one unplanned pregnancy -- and in that instance, the birth control wasn't administered properly.) and
• is reversible.

would the men of the board be willing to try it? would the women of the board be willing to trust someone who said they were on it?

http://www.gristmagazine.com/grist/m...lman081303.asp (spree: article about male birth control in India)

Sure, but not until they release the reversal antidote, and confirm it works. Otherwise it would be like getting stuck in one of those shrinking machines that then gets destroyed. Oh the humanity.

[Mmmm, Burger (C.J.)]

Originally posted by Atticus Grinch
You had me at "slight swelling."

yeah, and after reading the article more carefully, a swelling that "goes away after a few weeks."

Dude, you (you, RT) need to include the small print.

[Bad_Rich_Chic]

http://www.nytimes.com/2004/01/06/fashion/06FASH.html

[Fur most popular among under-35 set, so long as it isn't "Dynasty" fur.]

Also, not that this has been news for about 2 years, but pashmina must be totally out because they are being remaindered on e-bay for $9.99 per or less (the cashmere 30x80 inch ones), which is now officially cheaper than I can pick up a fake acrylic one in Chinatown. (OK, maybe not with S&H, but still.) However, if you're still looking for an airplane snuggly, I suggest heading over there. There's almost no competition with the holidays just past.

[robustpuppy]

Originally posted by Mmmm, Burger (C.J.)
Sure, but not until they release the reversal antidote, and confirm it works. Otherwise it would be like getting stuck in one of those shrinking machines that then gets destroyed. Oh the humanity.

We women are so lucky that none of the methods of birth control that we have used over the years have done any harm or carried any risks.

[Did you just call me Coltrane?]

Originally posted by robustpuppy
We women are so lucky that none of the methods of birth control that we have used over the years have done any harm or carried any risks.

Yes, but have any of them made your balls swell? Scrotal swelling? Enough so I could use them as a chair?

[Aloha Mr. Learned Hand]

Originally posted by Replaced_Texan
If there were a contraceptive out there that

• is completely non-surgical.
• is long-lasting, can be effective for at least 10 years.
• has no side effects more worrisome than a slight swelling.
• works. (has been only one unplanned pregnancy -- and in that instance, the birth control wasn't administered properly.) and
• is reversible.

I dunno. If it makes my "swelling" only "slight" I'd consider that side effect pretty damn worrisome...

[tmdiva]

If the first one was Average Jew, this one is Average Guido. Guys named Donato Ventresca and Fredo Lo Bianco who work as a sewer contractor and a cement contractor, respectively? Are you kidding? Reads like Mario Puzo.

From the previews, it looks like the buff guys will be more prick-ish than the first round's pretty-and-vapid-but-pretty-gentle, really spoilers. Also, Larissa makes out with more of the "Average" guys than Melana did.

tm

P.S. My measurements say I should be a 40C, not a 38C, but bras in that size don't feel right.

P.P.S. The first number in a woman's measurements is her bust measurement, not her breast band size. Don't listen to dtb, TM.

[Greedy,Greedy,Greedy]

Originally posted by robustpuppy
We women are so lucky that none of the methods of birth control that we have used over the years have done any harm or carried any risks.

Well, you see, we've been through all that now and the risks are well understood. It usually takes a generation or two to really understand the risks, so I'm not yet ready to believe the new method until it has been used by a generation of Indians.

Besides, it does require getting "stuck" in a rather uncomfortable place.

[But on a serious note, my first concern in birth control is risk to any baby that inadvertantly results; this SOUNDS low risk on that score, as opposed to the pill. So my answer is yes, I would use it. OUCH!]

[leagleaze]

Originally posted by Greedy,Greedy,Greedy
Well, you see, we've been through all that now and the risks are well understood.

Well understood. That's funny. (yes I know, you were joking.)