What is the highest compliment you have ever received?
Someone recently called me an anachronism.
This amuses me because in the dressing room during the production of Yeomen of the Guard I was in, we turned 'anachronism' into a euphemism. Got to hide your anachronisms.
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When the revolution comes, who's first against the wall? When I am King, you will be first against the wall
With your opinion which is of no consequence
Why have you so cruelly deprived this quote of its last two words?
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Originally Posted by Kneenibble
8. Do you eat a lot of snacks?
Is tea a snack?
You eat tea?
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Originally Posted by Kneenibble
10. Who was the most recent person you talked to in person?
My cigar; I feel so cheap if we don't talk a little before getting down to business.
MonkeyBusiness What does the song hope for? A seal, the Masters said,
must contain bowing and leaping,
'and that which hides in waters.'
Yellow, drunk with ink,
the scroll unrolls to the west
a river journey, each story
an owl in the dark, its child-howl
unreachable now
-- that father and daughter,
that lover walking naked down blue stairs
each step jarring the humming from her mouth.
I want to die on your chest but not yet,
she wrote, sometime in the 13th century
of our love
before the yellow age of paper
before her story became a song,
lost in imprecise reproductions
until caught in jade,
whose spectrum could hold the black greens
the chalk-blue of her eyes in daylight.
(Ondaatje -- from Last Ink)
Clovis or Reginald?
Well I had to look up any Reginalds: but even after a quick browse, I still say Clovis. Partly I love late antiquity, it's perhaps my favourite historical period; partly I love the history of western Christianity; and partly I just think Clovis and his story were cool.
What is your favorite fragrance (to wear yourself, or to smell on another person's skin)?
Madame, I have a horrible fixation for the smell of cigarette smoke on a man's clothes. It is incredibly erotic to me and has some deep roots in my adolescence.
Other than that I don't know a lot about scents and dislike most that I smell. I don't wear any myself; although there's a perfume shop near me "La Parfumerie" where the owner apparently will consult with you and design a custom scent just for you, and I keep intending to go and get that.
What is yours?
Who is your favorite Charles Dickens character?
To be truthful? I haven't read any Dickens before. Can I substitute a Maugham character, who strikes me as similar? The narrator of Of Human Bondage.
Did you ever find a yixing teapot?
Agh! That's right! I got wrapped up in other fixations and forgot about it. No no, the search will go on! Thank you!
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;
rakkoon Of course we read the answers, or is there a reason we shouldn't?
You might fall in love with me: no matter how married you are.
I will steal you from your home and your family to feed you tea and oranges that come all the way from China, and you know that I'm half crazy but that's why you want to be there.
You have been warned.
Are you hiding something? What shall I say to thee, rakkoon, thou cruel,
Ingrateful, savage and inhuman creature,
Thou that didst bear the key of all my counsels,
That knewst the very bottom of my soul,
That almost mightst have coined me into gold
Wouldst thou have practiced on me for thy use?
Thufir This amuses me because in the dressing room during the production of Yeomen of the Guard I was in, we turned 'anachronism' into a euphemism. Got to hide your anachronisms.
That's fantastic and very English. I will probably chuckle over that all evening.
Why have you so cruelly deprived this quote of its last two words? What's thaaa-aaa-aaa-aaat?
Sorry.
You eat tea?
Hahaha, actually yes. Only gyokuro though. It acquires a pleasantly chewy texture after it's been steeped out, and the leaves are in big enough pieces to eat one at a time.
You smoke?
Yes, does this displease you? I don't smoke cigarettes though -- only my pipe and the odd cigar. I have a strong sense memory associated with the smell of pipe-smoke and my grandfather's carpentry shop where he did his smoking, which was a happy place for me as a child (the other grandfather, not the one from England).
It's a hard tie between King Lear and King Henry IV Part II: a very hard tie to break. There may be the weight of a forked radish or a fantastic figure carved from a cheese paring after dinner towards the latter just because of fatty fatty Falstaff, even though the play lacks the spiritual depth of the former.
What say you?
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Your Prime Minister made it to my house safe and sound. We're having tea, and then I'm going to inquire after Big Ben and whether he'd like to sail up my St. Lawrence.
edit As my interview draws to a close, I would like to thank all those who probed, all those who read, and messrs. Ghost Warlock and Reinholdt for hosting this event. I had lots of fun and I hope all of you did.
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Your Prime Minister made it to my house safe and sound. We're having tea, and then I'm going to inquire after Big Ben and whether he'd like to sail up my St. Lawrence.
(Re: smoking, granted my experience of such is pretty much all cigarettes, so I don't know for sure if I'd feel differently about cigars or pipes. I'm generally OK with the fact that some people smoke, just as long as I don't have to be around them while they do so. I hate the smell)
What shall I say to thee, rakkoon, thou cruel,
Ingrateful, savage and inhuman creature,
Thou that didst bear the key of all my counsels,
That knewst the very bottom of my soul,
That almost mightst have coined me into gold
Wouldst thou have practiced on me for thy use?
So when are we practicing?
Did you predict being sigged?
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Originally Posted by Kneenibble
What shall I say to thee, rakkoon, thou cruel,
Ingrateful, savage and inhuman creature,
That knewst the very bottom of my soul,
That almost mightst have coined me into gold
Wouldst thou have practiced on me for thy use?
Must answer all before name of thread is changed...!!!!
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Originally Posted by Thufir
I bet you would.
(Re: smoking, granted my experience of such is pretty much all cigarettes, so I don't know for sure if I'd feel differently about cigars or pipes. I'm generally OK with the fact that some people smoke, just as long as I don't have to be around them while they do so. I hate the smell)
Once again, touché.
I will tell you: the smell of a pipe is like incense. Cigarettes do indeed smell like spent engine oil left in a puddle after a forest fire. Cigars run the whole spectrum from burning diarrhea to a jazz angel's breath after a gig.
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What is your preferred brand of pipe tobacco?
Are you in a position to recommend a brand? I have only ever purchased the house blends from a local smoke shop, so I wouldn't know where to start with brands. I like the sticky fruity blends. (queue Thufir again.)
Can one acquire Turkish tobacco?
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Originally Posted by rakkoon
So when are we practicing?
Did you predict being sigged?
We can practice any time you like, fuzzybottom.
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Thank you Kneenibble. I always like reading your lengthy SMBG posts. And you made the deadline just in time.
Up next, we have Deth Muncher. Everyone give him a warm welcome!
Reinholdt's Riveting and Rhetorical Questions: What question would you like to be asked? What traits do you look for in an ideal pet? What is the square root of Pi? What's your favorite OOTS strip? What's your favorite Erfworld strip? How does your ITP persona relate to you in real life? Sadistic choice time! You must choose to save either the life of your most loved one or the lives of a large group of strangers. Which do you choose? What is your favorite word? What is your least favorite word? What makes you enthusiastic? What disappoints you? What sound do you love? What sound do you hate? What profession other than yours would you like to attempt? What profession would you not like to participate in?
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There is glory for those who resist their fate.
Thank you Kneenibble. I always like reading your lengthy SMBG posts. And you made the deadline just in time.
Up next, we have Deth Muncher. Everyone give him a warm welcome!
Reinholdt's Riveting and Rhetorical Questions: What question would you like to be asked? You just did it.
What traits do you look for in an ideal pet? Adorableness, how much they shed, and how often they go to the bathroom.
What is the square root of Pi?
Rhubarb.
What's your favorite OOTS strip? Probably Xykon's lecturing V on just what real power is.
What's your favorite Erfworld strip?I always really liked Parson's journal entries. They generally made me chuckle - and the one where he first realized how to work the toys from the kids meal made me chuckle.
How does your ITP persona relate to you in real life?
Much less argumentative. I happen to like posting here, so I'd hate for my naturally snarky nature to get me kicked off the forum like I've seen happen to so many good people.
Sadistic choice time! You must choose to save either the life of your most loved one or the lives of a large group of strangers. Which do you choose?
Probably the large group of strangers, then hate myself forever for not saving the one that I love and go into an alcohol induced madness. Then sell the movie rights.
What is your favorite word?
Board-appropriate, I'd probably have to go with "bifurcated." Or any tense thereof.
What is your least favorite word? Mispronouncing "cavalry" as "calvary."
What makes you enthusiastic?
Music. I'm a huge music nerd, so I really enjoy playing it.
What disappoints you?
Humanity.
What sound do you love?
Minor chords
What sound do you hate?
Unresolved chords. Also, Justin Beiber.
What profession other than yours would you like to attempt?
Leading a nation. What profession would you not like to participate in?
Teaching gradeschool.
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gw's Questions of Questionable Intent
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1. Have you ever had a crush on a fictional character? If so, who?
I feel like yes, but none of them have been lasting enough for me to remember. 2. What is one thing about yourself you're the most proud of?
My restraint from murdering stupid people who constantly bombard me at my job. Seriously, the people in my city, I want to paint the walls with their blood. 3. Roses or orchids?
Roses, but only if they're the crazy blue ones. 4. What sustains you, keeps you going every day?
My hatred of humanity, generally, though occasionally it's the thought that I really need to do something with my life, and sitting around moping does me no good, so I have to get up and beat life into submission with my fists. 5. How did you get to be so awesome?
I read a how-to book. 6. Where were you ten years ago, and what do you know now that you wish you knew back then?
Let's see...ten years ago, I was living with a horrible step-family that made me do all sorts of inane chores and punished me for the slightest thing. No, I'm not quoting Cinderella, this actually happened. I wish I'd known that I only had to spend four years in that house, because living there sent me into this horrible depression that I was going to have to deal with that family for the rest of my life. Now, since my father divorced that horrible woman, I never have to see them except on the odd chance I run into them when I go back to my hometown. 7. If the human race vanished tomorrow, leaving only you and one other person to keep you company, who would you want that person to be?
Mel Brooks. No, we couldn't repopulate the planet, but he's one of my biggest idols, and even though he won't live all that much longer, I'd love to just pick his brain and hear his stories. 8. Who is one person who died before you were born that you'd most like to speak with?
Nikola Tesla. Need I explain? 9. When your life comes to an end, how do you want to be remembered/what do you want to be remembered for?
I want to be remembered for either taking over a country (presumably by being elected, though amassing a large stockpile of weapons and doing it by force could be fun), or by writing stories of equal popularity and genre to Terry Pratchett and Isaac Asimov. 10. Ga! These questions have taken a turn for the depressing! Quick, what is your favorite lolcat!? (Bonus cookies for posting a pic.)
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11. What super-power would you want to use to stop Godzilla if he was attacking where you live?
Ice-beam. Freeze Godzilla, leave him for another generation to deal with. 12. Beards or babies?
Beards. 13. Have you ever made up a word? If so, what is that word and what is its definition?
Portmemeteau - when one mashes two memes together. Example: What is this I don't even I am twelve. 14. Define the following word: whiloplenulent?
The act of displaying excessive levels of cromulence. 15. What's an old-fashioned song or short schmaltzy bit of poetry that's stuck in your head?
"Maybe" by The Ink Spots. Also, I find it strange that schmaltzy became an adjective for things, given that schmaltz is the Yiddish word for chicken fat. 16. Favorite mythological monster?
Minotaur. 'nuff said. 17. Enough of this! I am your arch-nemesis! Where will we fight our final, climactic battle?
Center of New York City, with all traffic closed. The battle would involve tanks. 18. In #17, above, did you defeat me? If so, how?
Assuming I can fake you out and make you drive into the Hudson River somehow, yes. 19. Do you prefer the silly questions or the serious ones?
Silly, of course. 20. Why did you decide to submit yourself to these torturous, probing questions?
I feel like I'm not an active enough member of The Playground, so I want people to know that I'm totally here and like talking to them and I swear I won't kill them more than once.
So there's that. Hopefully there have been no more questions since I started answering so I don't look like a fool...oh goody, there weren't. Responses are in the quotes, by the way.
I've always considered breakfast to be evil. Looking at me with it's bacon-smile, and it's sunny-side-up eyes. I know it's plotting something.
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..thank you, Deth Muncher. My life is richer for being aware of this. And weirder. ("You destroyed my friends! I will have my vengeance! Face the fury of my pelvic thrusts!" "Oh yeah? LAZOR!")
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Originally Posted by golentan
You all are a terrible species. I'm going back to my fortress of misanthropy now.
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The one person who I should probably ask Pokemon questions to comes along for an interview, and I can't think of anything. Why is this?
When will you update the OP, next thread?
Oh man. I actually just finished exams, so I can update this thread. Unfortunately I need to plan for my D&D game today, then tomorrow I work and then go home to see my dad before he leaves for Wyoming for three years, and then have to go another hour south to help out with promoting an internet radio show...so it might be Monday before it happens. BUT IT WILL HAPPEN.
I've always considered breakfast to be evil. Looking at me with it's bacon-smile, and it's sunny-side-up eyes. I know it's plotting something.
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Originally Posted by tyckspoon
..thank you, Deth Muncher. My life is richer for being aware of this. And weirder. ("You destroyed my friends! I will have my vengeance! Face the fury of my pelvic thrusts!" "Oh yeah? LAZOR!")
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Originally Posted by golentan
You all are a terrible species. I'm going back to my fortress of misanthropy now.
1. No sir, not a scrap. I was deliberately wasting your time.
2. Which they? There are several theys. In the event of one they, probably. In the event of the other they, which is much more likely, I'll probably go down swinging, but end up getting tased (bro).
3. Steamroller.
4. I'm running from real life.
5. Asolarplexissayswhat.
I've always considered breakfast to be evil. Looking at me with it's bacon-smile, and it's sunny-side-up eyes. I know it's plotting something.
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Originally Posted by tyckspoon
..thank you, Deth Muncher. My life is richer for being aware of this. And weirder. ("You destroyed my friends! I will have my vengeance! Face the fury of my pelvic thrusts!" "Oh yeah? LAZOR!")
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Originally Posted by golentan
You all are a terrible species. I'm going back to my fortress of misanthropy now.
Do you play CCGs? stupid question apparantly.
Unfortunately.
if you could be any CCG card what would you be?
This card singlehandedly got me back into playing M:tG.
Cisco or Nortel?
Cisco, I suppose, since my school is fond of using it.
iPod or MP3 player?
iPod, but only because my father got it for me instead of a case for my guitar (which I only just now rectified, four years later).
Bose or Beats?
BEATS. OH GOD BEATS. I love them. They were a graduation present, and they're FAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAANtastic.
Mac or PC?
PC. Macs make me confused and angry.
360 or PS3
360, though with as little as I use online multiplayer, I should have gone for PS3, AMIRITE! HAYOOOO!
Blu Ray or DivX stream?
DivX, since I can't play BluRay. My girlfriend has a BluRay player, though, and it looks quite fancy.
TARDIS or DeLorian?
Seriously though, I'm only just now getting into Doctor Who, so I'm going with the DeLorean. I want one, so bad.
Hoopy or frood?
Six to one, half dozen to another. I know where my towel is, that's what counts.
Invisibility cloak or elder wand?
Invisibility cloak, hands down. Sure, I'd like to cast unbeatable spells, but seriously. Invisibility cloak. Worth it.
B5 or DS9?
I've not seen Babylon 5, so I default to Deep Space 9. That said, though, I much prefer Next Generation.
Scotch or Bourbon?
JACK DAGNELS. Seriously, Epic Meal Time puts it to such good use. And unfortunately I lack the taste tolerance to put up with scotch.
HCl or NaOH?
HCl sucka. But clearly only to conduct electricity, not to throw at my enemies. Right.
GDI or Nod?
Well, I'm not in a fraternity, but I don't think that's what this question is asking.
What OS do you use on your primary "computer."
Vista. (Cue boos and hisses.)
Laptop or desktop?
Craptop right now, desktop once I acquire parts. Actually, it's not really a craptop, but it's not that great (it's a Lenovo T500, if you're wondering).
Sniper Rifle or Shotgun?
In real life or games? Real life, shotguns SUCK because the kick is so big. Then again, big sniper rifles follow the same problem. In any event, videogame-wise I say snipers, since aiming in videogames is incredibly easy. Real life, shotgun, but with a shoulderpad to absorb the kick.
GLaDOS or Wheatly?
Haven't played Portal 2 yet. :/ (Cue boos and hisses.)
Ice or Fire?
Burn, baby.
Favorite season?
Spring. Not too hot, not too cold.
Doctor or Master?
William Hartnell.
What can change the nature of a man?
This question torments me.
Death or Cake?
It's Cake or Death, sir.
If you had super powers would you be a hero or villan?
Corporate tool.
What super power would you like?
Pyrokinesis.
What would your super alias be called?
The Disco Inferno.
Life has given you lemons, what is your reaction?
Make life rue the day it gave me lemons. (Yes, I haven't played, but I did watch a video of Cave Johnson quotes.)
I've always considered breakfast to be evil. Looking at me with it's bacon-smile, and it's sunny-side-up eyes. I know it's plotting something.
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Originally Posted by tyckspoon
..thank you, Deth Muncher. My life is richer for being aware of this. And weirder. ("You destroyed my friends! I will have my vengeance! Face the fury of my pelvic thrusts!" "Oh yeah? LAZOR!")
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Originally Posted by golentan
You all are a terrible species. I'm going back to my fortress of misanthropy now.
What color(s) do you prefer to wear?
Black. Occasionally something disgustingly bright, like lime green.
What do you like to collect?
Pokemon. Videogames (this might actually be an addiction. >_>)
How many avatars do you have?
Oh my. Lots. At least 5.
Are you coming to GenCon11?
I am not. I am rather pinched for cash this summer.
What type of chocolate do you prefer?
As dark as humanly possible.
What type and how many pets do you have?
I have no pets now. :/ My cat died a while back, and my dog died about four years ago.
Do you enjoy watching the Weather Channel?
I actually did as a kid. I rocked out to that smooth jazz.
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What was the last work of fiction you read?
Ian McEwan's Atonement.
How many landings on does it take to get to the center of a Flumph?
Depends on how many swords and pokey things you have strapped to your butt.
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Originally Posted by Kneenibble
Munchy,
Did you buy a ring?
Will you go to Israel one day?
Kneensy,
I did. It's got a miniature Mayan calendar on it. I'll probably get one with an onyx in it sometime soon.
I feel like I kind of have to. My mom did - she worked on a kibbutz for a year. I feel like it's kind of a Jewish rite of passage I need to do.
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1977?
Andy Warhol?
If you could only have 2 objects besides life essentials, what would they be?
1988?
Dandy Smorhol?
A taser and a recharger for it.
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How’s life at the moment?
Craptastic. Bombed my exam today, am very worried about keeping my grades afloat. Favorite color?
Lime green. Favorite fruit?
Huckleberry. Favorite ice cream?
Mint chocolate chip. What is your theme song? This. Because I'm a boss. Not what you expected, eh? What is your alignment?
NG, leaning True Neutral. What is your Magic: The Gathering color?
Snow Red. What is the meaning of life?
Live. What are your thoughts on:
Love?
It happens. I did it once, I won't do it again for a long time. Friendship?
Necessary, though getting too terribly close only leads to you wanting to kill them. Freedom?
I enjoy having it. But I think it needs to be earned.
What is the color of your aura?
This I do not know. I assume some sort of sickly color, reflecting my general mood and often my health.
What does your essence taste like?
Sour apple.
What’s your elemental affinity?
Water, I think, which is amusing given my desire to ignite/explode things.
Who would you ask to the next Playground Prom, if we had one?
Kneenibble, because I know he won't leave me alone otherwise if I invited someone else. :P Are you part of any other online communities?
Brilliant Gameologists, so I can keep up with...a few friends. Does Facebook count? I feel like it kind of not really counts.
What fictional character do you most identify with?
Mersault, from The Stranger. I constantly find myself just going along through life, generally trying to take care of my own needs, not really paying attention to much else, and often being judged by people in the most absurd ways.
Socks: Yes or no?
Hellz naw, son. Teva sandals all the way.
What’s your pony name?
I refuse to answer this on the grounds of that show is an abomination and needs to die in a fire.
Do you know any Playgrounders in real life?
Several former Playgrounders, a few current.
What is the highest compliment you have ever received?
During one rehearsal for the show "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat," every other male lead except myself was gone due to them all working for Busch Gardens and needing to be at some performance training. I sang every single song that had a male lead in it that day, flawlessly. The director said I sounded amazing, and she was really proud of me. That was the only compliment I ever received from her.
What is the highest compliment you can imagine receiving?
You've inspired the lives of millions.
What do you want to be when you grow up?
President. Alternatively, author. Either way I'm aiming for a law degree, to be supplemented by my musicianship.
I've always considered breakfast to be evil. Looking at me with it's bacon-smile, and it's sunny-side-up eyes. I know it's plotting something.
Quote:
Originally Posted by tyckspoon
..thank you, Deth Muncher. My life is richer for being aware of this. And weirder. ("You destroyed my friends! I will have my vengeance! Face the fury of my pelvic thrusts!" "Oh yeah? LAZOR!")
Quote:
Originally Posted by golentan
You all are a terrible species. I'm going back to my fortress of misanthropy now.
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What shall I say to thee, rakkoon, thou cruel,
Ingrateful, savage and inhuman creature,
That knewst the very bottom of my soul,
That almost mightst have coined me into gold
Wouldst thou have practiced on me for thy use?
No really though. I feel like VA has a very small amount of fun things unique to it. There's lots of historical sites, if you're a history buff - Williamsburg, Yorktown, Jamestown, etc. There's a few neat geographical sites - the Natural Bridge is cool, as well as the Luray Caverns, We've got a neat waterfall up in Great Bridge, I think. We've got Busch Gardens, Water Country and Kings Dominion for amusement parks, if that's your thing - they get tiring after a while though, to tell you the truth.
I've always considered breakfast to be evil. Looking at me with it's bacon-smile, and it's sunny-side-up eyes. I know it's plotting something.
Quote:
Originally Posted by tyckspoon
..thank you, Deth Muncher. My life is richer for being aware of this. And weirder. ("You destroyed my friends! I will have my vengeance! Face the fury of my pelvic thrusts!" "Oh yeah? LAZOR!")
Quote:
Originally Posted by golentan
You all are a terrible species. I'm going back to my fortress of misanthropy now.
I did. It's got a miniature Mayan calendar on it. I'll probably get one with an onyx in it sometime soon.
Will you kindly post a picture thereof, that I might judge it?
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Originally Posted by Deth Muncher
Who would you ask to the next Playground Prom, if we had one?
Kneenibble, because I know he won't leave me alone otherwise if I invited someone else. :P
Damn straight.
*glares and watches*
What colour is your thunderwear?
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I've always considered breakfast to be evil. Looking at me with it's bacon-smile, and it's sunny-side-up eyes. I know it's plotting something.
Quote:
Originally Posted by tyckspoon
..thank you, Deth Muncher. My life is richer for being aware of this. And weirder. ("You destroyed my friends! I will have my vengeance! Face the fury of my pelvic thrusts!" "Oh yeah? LAZOR!")
Quote:
Originally Posted by golentan
You all are a terrible species. I'm going back to my fortress of misanthropy now.
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Can I substitute a Maugham character, who strikes me as similar? The narrator of Of Human Bondage.
Where will we fight our final, climactic battle?
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