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

[greatwhitenorthchick]

Originally posted by Bad_Rich_Chic
Race just doesn't do that in this country anymore; only money does. But everyone clung to the race idea and transferred all of the anxiety the situation gave them there, because it was less painful than confronting the money idea.

I think that is an interesting way to look at it. But I also think it's a little simplistic. I don't presume to understand this country, but I think that as a general rule (and not just in this country) race issues are inextricably connected to economic issues. I think that when you have white people using their money to avoid punishment, people roll their eyes and say that the world is going to hell in a handbasket, but it's sort of expected, so no one gets too bothered. But when a black person who is not "supposed" to have money does the same thing, it's an added wrinkle that creates the uproar.

And I haven't really been following the debate, so I apologize if this has already been said. And if I had another just for fun (where is she - I miss her) moment.

I agree that the overreaction to the verdict was because of the tv coverage - one of the first and few cases televised.
Watched it with my whole office - all drinking OJ - no one was surprised he was acquitted after the glove stunt. What were the prosecutors thinking directing him to try on the glove -that's a law school trial ad mistake.

[andViolins]

Originally posted by Sparklehorse
What "it" should they have done to Fred? I'm confused and I watched the show. Do you mean what happened to Gunn?

I think he means Conner.

aV

[ThurgreedMarshall]

Originally posted by Bad_Rich_Chic
Race just doesn't do that in this country anymore; only money does. But everyone clung to the race idea and transferred all of the anxiety the situation gave them there, because it was less painful than confronting the money idea.

I disagree. But here's a timely link, http://www.nytimes.com/2003/05/08/na...AMB.html?8hpib .

[Spree: Article about income, as opposed to race, integration in schools]

TM

PS - This chick is weird:



The article on her roach art is here: http://www.nytimes.com/2003/05/08/ar...OAC.html?8hpib

TM

[bilmore]

Originally posted by Bad_Rich_Chic
I think a lot of people had some need to see that (i) well-earned money doesn't corrupt (OJ, he must be innocent), and also that (ii) money can't corrupt (the legal system, he must be found guilty), all at the same time.

I would replace your (i) with "their hero-worship was valid", (which is really just a non-monetary way to make your same point), simply because, prior to the murders, no one really ever thought of OJ as being rich. Heck, he played gladhander at conventions constantly to make money, so he wasn't one of the truly rich.

Originally posted by LessinSF
You can take the girl out of the moniker, but you can't teach an old dog to spell, or something like that.

I can think of no other explanation for how this once wordy, verbose, spittle wielding airbag has morphed into thie lookingformarketlike occasional one liner throwing observer from the sidelines. Sort of like seeing Pam Anderson once her implants were removed/

[ABBAKiss]

Originally posted by ThurgreedMarshall
I don't know who should be more insulted.

TM

:wtf:

[ThurgreedMarshall]

Originally posted by ABBAKiss
:wtf:

Just giving you shit. How come you always act so surprised when I do?

TM

[evenodds]

Originally posted by ThurgreedMarshall
Just giving you shit. How come you always act so surprised when I do?
TM

Because you are always goodness and light, and your warmth envelops all who have the privilege of knowing you.

[ThurgreedMarshall]

Originally posted by evenodds
Because you are always goodness and light, and your warmth envelops all who have the privilege of knowing you.

hmmmmmm. It doesn't sound like you actually believe that. I'm sensing...is that...um...sarcasm? :wtf:

To change the subject, can people please post some good ideas for mother's day gifts? For mom, wife and mother of child, grandmother, etc. [Spa/massage packages have already been noted.]

TM

[lookingformarket]

Originally posted by ThurgreedMarshall
To change the subject, can people please post some good ideas for mother's day gifts? For mom, wife and mother of child, grandmother, etc.
TM

1. Unless Gma raised you or her children are dead, she ain't your momma. She gets nothing.
2. Mom gets flowers because nobody sends her flowers anymore.
3. Wife and mother of child gets a massage or a manicure/pedicure. I also like to give her some quality time with her offspring by spending the day golfing by myself.

Terri Whitson, Accountant
Kentucky Highlands Investment Corporation


This ongoing exhibit of fashion-forward accountants has been curated by Pushy the Puppy.





edited by MR because that pic was way too big. sorry if it takes away some of the punch.

re-edited by PtP because MR is startled by large images of accountants.

[lookingformarket]

Originally posted by lookingformarket
1. Unless Gma raised you or her children are dead, she ain't your momma. She gets nothing.

And if she needs a gift, get her some of that lavender stuff that smells like old people. Old people can't get enough of that stuff.

[sebastian_dangerfield]

Originally posted by andViolins
Oh. My. God.

What the hell is happening with her and britney????? Did their warranties expire?

aV

Looks like Chelsea Clinton stumbled into Pam Anderson's implants and Robert Smith's hair dye.

S(uglier than a bag of assholes)D

[purse junkie]

Originally posted by ABBAKiss
:wtf:

Thurgreed not liking me? I must be doing something right.

Gifts for mother's day--a day or half-day at a spa getting pampered. If it's a mom with grownup kids, she deserves it; if it's a mom with little kids, it has the bonus of getting her some time by herself.

If she hates sitting around like that, something more active--sailing lesson, a community ed art or other class.