Fashion Board 1-08-04 through 02-03-04

[SlaveNoMore]

Not Bob
But, come on. This "we have a better rotation now" thing? Do you actually believe that? I will bet you a beer -- no, a bottle of Black Bushmills -- that not one of the "new/2004" pitchers in the above rotations you listed will match the wins of the "old/2003" pitchers. And that includes comparing Mussina 2004 to Mussina 2003. (Yeah, I'm taking a risk with leaving Weaver in there, but I'll stand by it.)

Done.

:cheers:

[Tyrone Slothrop]

Originally posted by SlaveNoMore
I notice your blatant omission of Vasquez from the discussion.

I agree that Vasquez is a boon for them, and am greatly ensaddened by his pinstripedness.

Contreras was a lot better than Fatty down the stretch. Go check the stats.

OK, if you say so.

Which bet do you want? Total victories Vasquez/Brown versus Pettite/Clemens or Lower ERA?

I'll buy you as many beers as you can drink before I get bored and want to go home if Kevin Brown has 17 or more victories this year in the regular season. By "victory" I mean "wins", which to say that we are not counting the times he returns from the DL.

[spookyfish]

Originally posted by purse junkie
It's anti-intellectual to stomp a light bulb?

Only if you're not wearing shoes.

(Edited to add: Hi Paigöw!)

[purse junkie]

Originally posted by ltl/fb
Lightbulbs are the universal symbol of coming to a realization. Hence, anti-intellectual. Or, that's what I got out of it. Even though sometimes lightbulbs appear over the tops of dumb people's heads when at 35 they realize that Mom and Dad are filling the stockings at Xmas.

Me too, though I never thought of an animated light bulb appearing over Daffy Duck's head as a sign he's a major intellectual. But perhaps I'm wrong on this point.

[str8outavannuys]

Originally posted by LessinSF
Travel writer for a show on Spice, The Hot Network, or Playboy TV.

Someone interviewed for a job in the TV-legal group here that was dissatisfied with her job at Playboy. Had I interviewed her, I would have asked her if she wanted to switch, straight up.

I've heard that Perfect 10 girls are expected to hang around the offices to have lunch with the magazine's senior staff.

[bilmore]

Originally posted by str8outavannuys
I've heard that Perfect 10 girls are expected to hang around the offices to have lunch with the magazine's senior staff.

"Senior staff" is just one guy, and they're not using the words the way you might first think.

[str8outavannuys]

Originally posted by SlaveNoMore
Watching Clemens don that National League hat yesterday, I could not help wondering how much payback he's going to see up at the plate for 20 years of headhunting in the AL.

I was thinking the same thing. FB field trip to see the Astros visit Shea. I'll fly to Queens for that one.

[notcasesensitive]

Originally posted by greatwhitenorthchick
(1) The use of "grasshopper"

(2) inserting "(hi [name of FB'er]!)" in a sentence.

That's it.

I sort of thought that people were using the (hi _____!) thing ironically at this point. sort of the way paigow mocked the memo thing to death. maybe I give other people too much credit.

agreed that it's sell by date has come and gone.

indeed.

[spookyfish]

Double post.

[sebastian_dangerfield]

Originally posted by evenodds
Since today's posts are less interesting than Paigow's actual job, here is a job-related poll:

If you could have any job (with lack of talent or experience being no bar to success), what would you choose?

I'd probably stick with law. I derive a tremendous amount of pleasure and stimulation from arguing on behalf of my clients and preparing meticulously and getting a good result. Its actually quite satisfying when it works out for the best, even if it is somewhat life consuming.














Of course I'm fucking with you.

I'll put my real dream occupations (if that's what they can even be called) in another post.

[Not Bob]

Originally posted by SlaveNoMore
Done.

:cheers:

Indeed. Perhaps the FB's recording secretary can make a note of it? Yes? Thanks.

I figure worse-case scenario is that you'll be sipping Irish whisky while Boston battles Oakland in the LCS.

And apropos of nothing, what is wrong with Simon? That dude went ballistic in the Garden the other night.

[NotFromHere]

Originally posted by paigowprincess
My actual job continues to be more compelling. Purse Junkie, why don't you tell us about some of your recent purse purchases?

Since I am on your IL and you will never see this, I guess I am posting this for all you others.

Paris Hilton tops Mr. Blackwell’s annual Worst-Dressed List. Blackwell says “from cyber disgrace to red carpet chills -- she’s the vapid Venus of Beverly Hills!”

Madonna and Britney Spears are tied for second. Blackwell says someone should “arrest the Kissing Cousins of Couture Crime.”(enough already Mr. B)
Shania Twain, Diane Keaton and Jessica Simpson. Then come Celine Dion, Missy Elliott, Melanie Griffith, Courtney Love and Lara Flynn Boyle.
No surprises.

For the record, this dress sucks.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/3948344/

Originally posted by sebastian_dangerfield
I'd probably stick with law. I derive a tremendous amount of pleasure and stimulation from arguing on behalf of my clients and preparing meticulously and getting a good result. Its actually quite satisfying when it works out for the best, even if it is somewhat life consuming.














Of course I'm fucking with you.

I'll put my real dream occupations (if that's what they can even be called) in another post.

Sebby's dreamjob is novelist.

[str8outavannuys]

Originally posted by Hank Chinaski
Hey ya is still hot and rising. Its suckiness makes it more the Will Farrell than the Jim Carrey.

Disagree, vehemently. It's got two great hooks and a few other serviceable ones, an all-time great distinctive vocal track, some killer lyrics ("Lend me some sugar! I am your neighbor!"), and takes a style in a new direction.*

*I recognize that some non-mainstream hip hop groups have been heading down this road for awhile; this is new for popular hip hop.

[purse junkie]

Originally posted by NotFromHere
Since I am on your IL and you will never see this, I guess I am posting this for all you others.

Paris Hilton tops Mr. Blackwell’s annual Worst-Dressed List. Blackwell says “from cyber disgrace to red carpet chills -- she’s the vapid Venus of Beverly Hills!” (enough already Mr. B)

Madonna and Britney Spears are tied for second. Blackwell says someone should “arrest the Kissing Cousins of Couture Crime.”
Shania Twain, Diane Keaton and Jessica Simpson. Then come Celine Dion, Missy Elliott, Melanie Griffith, Courtney Love and Lara Flynn Boyle.
No surprises.

For the record, this dress sucks.

Where's XTina? She far surpasses some of these other nimrods.