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November 13, 2008
H&M Setting Up Shop in Downtown BK
Somehow we missed this major retail news from Tuesday: H&M "has officially signed a 15-year lease at property owner Al Laboz’s 497 Fulton Street building on the Fulton Street Mall. The 29,600-square-foot store, between Hoyt and Bridge streets, will be H&M’s first street location Brooklyn," reports the Observer. Due to construction, it won't open until 2010.
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Ikea and H&M. Go Swedlyn!
Posted by: DOW8000SP800 at November 13, 2008 9:55 AM
15 year lease? lol. as if that horrible clothing chain store will last that long. (their clothes barely survive 15 washings!)
-rob
Posted by: PitbullNYC at November 13, 2008 9:56 AM
Old Navy's survivin'. Quality not much better.
Posted by: DOW8000SP800 at November 13, 2008 10:00 AM
The rendering seems to be missing about 43 cell phone stores and 26 hoochie mama clothes stores.
Posted by: jdoo at November 13, 2008 10:00 AM
I can't agree more with you PitBull but the hipsters and the masses love that shit. H&M and WalMart continue to do very well in this economy simply because everything is so cheaply priced. A flat screen bought from WalMart is not the same quality as one bought from BestBuy.
Brooklyn, as the epi-centre of hipster fashion (oxymoron?), is probably where H&M should have opened first. The store on 5th Avenue in Manhattan is the most profitable one in the chain. It also does a large portion of its sales to Euro-trash who come over and buy what they can get in their own country with cheaper dollars!!!!
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at November 13, 2008 10:01 AM
DIBS, now you're really letting your "i'm a contemptuous elitist" flag fly. to the extent you're even making an argument, it makes no sense. yes, pricing is one factor but just because it's cheaper doesn't mean the quality can't be equal or better. so, the quality of H&M stuff? yes, it's variable and you have to pay attention to what you're buying. but without doubt some of their stuff is miles better than most of the crap you find at old navy and the gap, better indeed than some of the junk at saks and the overpriced boutiques littering manhattan. don't be such a snob.
Posted by: i disagree at November 13, 2008 10:21 AM
i dont think he's being a snob at or all id come right out and say it. im the least snobby person ever. i wear rags from the salvation army, seriously. but their stuff is really cheaply made. i mean i guess it doesnt matter much since it's crap that goes out of fashion after 2 months anyway. another barf-worthy store: american apparel. i think that place is worse than h&m actually.
-rob
Posted by: PitbullNYC at November 13, 2008 10:25 AM
I went there once to buy something for someone. I'd never go back from the quality that I saw. My reaction was the same as PitBulls: That it wouldn't last very long. IMHO.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at November 13, 2008 10:26 AM
I love H&M!!!!!!!!!! And I am not a hipster.
Posted by: jwald at November 13, 2008 10:28 AM
I totally disagree about H&M. The styles are pretty current, and compared to Banana Republic, J. Crew, and Ann Taylor H&M is very affordable. H&M is nicer than Strawberry or Bolton's to my taste - a little hipper.
I bought my step-daughter an entire summer work wardrobe (some pieces were on sale for as low as $10) for what it would cost to buy 1 suit jacket at Ann Taylor. And she was thrilled, and so was I for the prices. My sister and I (in our 40s) shop there too, for work clothes and dress up clothes. I think it'll be great to have them nearby.
And just for the record, I like Old Navy too (more than the GAP). The clothes seem to hold up pretty well.
Posted by: cobblehiller at November 13, 2008 10:36 AM
"Drek" is the most appropriate term I can think of and I'm not even Jewish.
I just looked up the "same-store-sales" data for both H&M and WalMart. That's the most widely used bit of info to judge how a retailer is doing. WalMart is running SSS number +1-3% while H&M is seeing drops of 2-3%. Greater demand for Fruit of the Loom underwear than designer drek.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at November 13, 2008 10:38 AM
so, we've established that rob and DIBS agree with each other. like i said, the quality is variable but lots of it is decent and durable and most of it is well-priced. i've carefully selected a number of things there (some classic pieces, some trendy) over the years - most have held up and are still in my regular rotation.
Posted by: i disagree at November 13, 2008 10:39 AM
"DIBS, now you're really letting your "i'm a contemptuous elitist" flag fly."
An elitist in Bed Stuy. Now that's an oxymoron.
Posted by: DOW8000SP800 at November 13, 2008 10:41 AM
H&M is a huge step above Strawberry, Boltons and all the hoochie mama stores! I have fantasies about the Fulton Mall becoming a decent place to shop someday and have my fingers crossed that H&M will draw in the likes of similar chains and make the area comparative to lower broadway (but without the crowds). Trust me i'll be much more excited if Barney's Co-op or Anthropologie came to Downtown Brooklyn, but H&M is a decent start.
Posted by: columbiatch at November 13, 2008 10:42 AM
i disagree...I will have to go back and check it out again. Like I said, I was only there once and that was a long time ago. I'm 53 and wear suits with frech cuff shirts and wing tip shoes and jeans on the weekend. I'm not into anything designer or fashion except maybe an expensive tie. I'm certainly one here on brownstoner who always keeps an open mind :) :) :) LOL
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at November 13, 2008 10:44 AM
I totally agree with i_disagree - my step-daughter and I picked and chose carefully, and she'll have some of those pieces next summer too. for $10 for a skirt, show me a better deal.
My sister bought a great outfit that she wore to 3 different holiday parties last year. She looked like a million bucks.
And where exactly do you shop DIBS? I saw your suit that night at Union Hall - you're not shopping at Men's Warehouse. [Dow - if you saw Dave's suit, you might rethink that statement].
Posted by: cobblehiller at November 13, 2008 10:48 AM
As opposed to a "democratic elitist"??? LOL My elitist tastes run the gamut. You should come over and enjoy an armagnac in front of the fire in my parlour sitting in the high back armchair after dinner. You'd enjoy dinner this weekend too. Afterall, it is white truffle season!!!
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at November 13, 2008 10:50 AM
I thought H&M coming to Fulton St mall was old news; I even have a vague recolletion of reading about it on Brownstoner. Is Fulton St the same as "Albee Square Mall", or are they one and the same? Clearly I am not up on the nomenclature, although I love shopping at Macy's in Brooklyn which is nearby.
Posted by: mscrochety at November 13, 2008 10:53 AM
DIBS = elitist
BRG = racist homophobic
Posted by: bayridgegirl at November 13, 2008 10:56 AM
is the fulton street mall an actual mall like the malls in jersey? ha. *missing my jersey malling days as a youth*
-rob
Posted by: PitbullNYC at November 13, 2008 10:58 AM
DIBS = gay elitist with money, the worst kind!!!
Did you just get up BRG??
slopefarm's going to win QOTD today in Asshat derwood's Forum post.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at November 13, 2008 10:58 AM
Back on topic...
"Nov. 11 (Bloomberg) -- Hennes & Mauritz AB, Europe's
second-largest clothing retailer, plans to open its first two Russian stores in Moscow in March as it seeks to capitalize on rising consumption in the country."
Two in Russia next year, one in Brooklyn in 2010!!!!! I guess that Russian taste for fine clothes beats out Brooklyn's.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at November 13, 2008 11:01 AM
H&M clothes are great for what they are -- cheap, fun, fashion-forward items. They are not meant as investment pieces and probably not to last more than one season (although I do have some items that have lasted years, since I bought them at H&M in Paris before they were even in NY), and for that they are perfect -- why would I spend $200 (or more) on a dress that I'm only going to wear a few times when I can get a pretty good (and not bad quality) copy for 1/4 that price?
I think most of the complainers here are guys, and men's fashion just isn't their key market anyway. And if this is anything like the H&M on 125th St it will be paradise for size 10 and under, unlike the other Manhattan stores, which seem to sell out of anything between 6 - 12 in one day.
Posted by: babs at November 13, 2008 11:06 AM
People have different tastes. Let's accept that. If H&M works for some and they like what they find there, then more power to them.
DIBS, the white truffle comment was hilarious. And yes, slopefarm knocked it out of the ballpark with his comment in derwood's Forum post. Quote of the Year. Period.
Posted by: Biff Champion at November 13, 2008 11:07 AM
People have different budgets, let's accept that Biff.
No reason to knock H&M. Show me a place where I can make a 19/20 year old fashion-concious college student happy and give her a nice pile of clothes for under $200, and I'll happily shop there.
Anyone knocking H&M is clearly not shopping for a family on a budget.
Posted by: cobblehiller at November 13, 2008 11:15 AM
I have a few things I still wear from H&M from 5 years ago.
It's not my favorite store in the world, but if you need something inexpensive and current, it can be found there if you search.
I prefer finding vintage designer clothes at places like Beacon's Closet (which usually cost about the same as stuff from H&M) but everyone has a different style. Lots of woman I know (a couple are runway models) have tons of H&M stuff.
Posted by: 11217 at November 13, 2008 11:16 AM
H&M definetely serves it's purpose. Not everyone can afford or wants to spend a fortune on clothes. Stores like H&M and the discount stores are popular, because we live in a disposable society. If it's cheap, we don't feel as guilty buying it, using and tossing it sooner, than something we spent more on.
Personally, I'm not a fan of H&M, everytime I go in there, I feel old, but then again I'm not really into shopping....it bores me.
Posted by: bayridgegirl at November 13, 2008 11:25 AM
how is beacon's closet for guys clothes btw? i've been in there twice but it was such a clusterf-ck i left shortly after without getting to really look around. how are the prices? most vintage shops seriously seem to overprice..
there used to be a salvation army store right on prince street in manhattan around the corner from where i work and i would stop in there everyday on my lunch hour. loved it because it upped the chances to finding good stuff before the vintage betties from brooklyn and the village and their little vintage shops would come in and snatch up all the good stuff to resell ahhah.
-rob
Posted by: PitbullNYC at November 13, 2008 11:25 AM
Cobbler, maybe my post came off differently than I intended. I'm not knocking H&M in any way. And I wasn't putting down people who shop there (in a way that you may have interpreted as me implying such people have no taste and let's accept that). I meant that I wouldn't think any differently of someone who shopped there or bought a $10 pair of shoes at Payless than I would think of someone who spent $14,000 on a pair of Manolo Blahnik alligator boots. Ok, maybe I would think a bit differently, but it would be more along the lines of why people would spend $14,000 on a pair of boots!
Posted by: Biff Champion at November 13, 2008 11:27 AM
Cobble, have you ever been to Steve & Barry's? The Sarah Jessica Parker line was really cute last year. Cobble, have you ever been to Steve & Barry's? The Sarah Jessica Parker line was really cute last year.
Posted by: bayridgegirl at November 13, 2008 11:28 AM
11217...I guess you know "Lots of Luck" from the Lotto commercials if you know those supermodels!!! :)
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at November 13, 2008 11:29 AM
Rob,
I am a guy. I think Beacon's is great. Now, you can't go there thinking...today I'm going to buy 2 new outfits. You have to be into the hunt, and if I come out of there with one good thing, I consider it a success. Not long ago, I found a vintage Christian Dior sweater vest in perfect condition for 14 bucks. Stuff like that gets my adrenaline pumping. It gets a ton of compliments.
Sure it's overpriced for a vintage store, but what are you going to get for 14 bucks retail? Not even something on sale at H&M. That's the point. So yeah...I've spent 30 bucks for an item at Beacons Closet, but usually it's a piece of designer clothing, which probably cost a few hundred dollars new, so it's all relative.
More importantly, I just LIKE the older stuff. Retro is my style so it works for me. Like I said though...you have to be "into" thrift store shopping and like the thrill of the hunt...
The new one on 5th Avenue is now open till 9pm which is pretty awesome. It's double the size of the old one...I went on Sunday...
Posted by: 11217 at November 13, 2008 11:31 AM
my 11:28 post - Yikes..what the hell happened there?
Cobble, I really really want to know if you've been there.
Posted by: bayridgegirl at November 13, 2008 11:34 AM
thanks. and im sorry i had to lol @ sweater vests getting your adrenaline pumping. hahaha
Posted by: PitbullNYC at November 13, 2008 11:34 AM
Dave...nothing registers....?!
I did a little modeling when I first moved to NYC, so I just happen to know a few. They are not supermodels, just your garden variety, chain smoking, pill popping run of the mill models...
Posted by: 11217 at November 13, 2008 11:35 AM
Ok, Biff, sorry, DIBS set me off. I know he's not shopping on a budget, and it burned me to hear people dissing it.
BRG, no I haven't been to Steve and Barry's. Frankly, I've been on such a tight budget for the past year and a half and I've pretty much stopped shopping altogether. And I never really was a 'shopper' to start with - I get that glazed-over-oxygen-deprived feeling in stores. I'll ask step-daughter (need a good online name for her! Mini-Half?) if she's tried them. Do they do gift cards? Maybe that would be an idea for her for Xmas? Hmmm....
Posted by: cobblehiller at November 13, 2008 11:39 AM
I had to lol, that a guy named Rob aka PittbullNYC, just lol'ed.
Just teasing you. You sound hot.
Sweater vests are back. You heard it here first...
Posted by: 11217 at November 13, 2008 11:39 AM
11217....the "L'il Bit O Luck" commercials for the lottery with that midget character. Sorry if you've never seen them. I went off topic and now I'm paying for it.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at November 13, 2008 11:40 AM
I don't pay attention to midgets. I'm 6'4"
Posted by: 11217 at November 13, 2008 11:42 AM
Gay men hooking up on a blog dedicated to a civilized discussion about real estate! What's the world coming to??
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at November 13, 2008 11:42 AM
11217 check out my comment in the Third and Bond thread
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at November 13, 2008 11:47 AM
Cobble...steve and Barry's...almost everything 9.98..I went there once last year to check out the SJP line. Really cute things. I bought a really cute dress, which I ended up giving to my sister.
I'm not a shopper either...I actually hate it. I think as a society we put too much emphasis on our outer image than our inner. And clothes play a big part of that. Sure I like to look nice and put together, but I don't obsess over it. I'm lucky in that I can work in my PJ's or if I go to an office, I can wear jeans and a Tee.
Posted by: bayridgegirl at November 13, 2008 11:49 AM
We're not hooking up...I'm pretty sure Rob is straight.
Not that there's anything wrong with that...
Posted by: 11217 at November 13, 2008 11:49 AM
I have midget jokes...how wants them?
Posted by: bayridgegirl at November 13, 2008 11:50 AM
I'll go over to the H&M in Manhattan tomorrow and check it out if its not raining.
Don't anyone even think of driving into Manhattan today. Apparently Bush is still here and the traffic is gridlock.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at November 13, 2008 11:50 AM
rob????
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at November 13, 2008 11:51 AM
"We're not hooking up...I'm pretty sure Rob is straight."
I'll let Rob speak for himself, although he did mention in a thread yesterday that he needs to find himself a boyfriend (in connection with a discussion on high rents).
Posted by: Biff Champion at November 13, 2008 11:52 AM
"I have midget jokes...how wants them?"
They are known as little person jokes and I'll take one to go please (take one joke to go, not take one little person to go).
Posted by: Biff Champion at November 13, 2008 11:53 AM
"I think as a society we put too much emphasis on our outer image than our inner."
I think the opposite is true. Americans are by and large obese and extremely style-less. I agree that Americans are materialistic, but there is absolutely NO reason one can't pay attention to the outside AND inside. It's not an either or, and paying attention to your inside is usually reflected in a nice exterior.
I've been to countries MUCH less affluent than the U.S and people in other places take so much more pride in their appearance than they do here.
You don't need to like to shop, but not taking pride in your exterior is a sign that your interior is lacking as well.
Posted by: 11217 at November 13, 2008 11:53 AM
I think in everybody's profile, they should put their sexual orientation...it might make it easier for all of us.
Posted by: bayridgegirl at November 13, 2008 11:54 AM
Oh...I missed that Biff!
Coincidentally, I'm now currently accepting applications for a boyfriend, but I think my sweater vest comment might have scared Rob off.
My loss.
Posted by: 11217 at November 13, 2008 11:55 AM
I didn't mean that to be directly stated to you BRG, just a general comment...
I'm sure you look purty...
Posted by: 11217 at November 13, 2008 11:56 AM
"I think in everybody's profile, they should put their sexual orientation...it might make it easier for all of us."
I agree. And can we add trisexual to the drop down menu?
Posted by: Biff Champion at November 13, 2008 11:56 AM
I'll give it to you 11217...I didn't explain it correctly, and too tired to write more.
Today, is one two three line posts for me.
You said it better and I agree.
Posted by: bayridgegirl at November 13, 2008 11:58 AM
I like the 6'4" part but I need more stats!!!!
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at November 13, 2008 11:58 AM
And Biff, I can't post the midget jokes...they are quite edgy...they include Midgets, pedofiles and mexicans.
Posted by: bayridgegirl at November 13, 2008 12:00 PM
'I'm sure you look purty'
aaaaahhhh....but alot of people will differ with that.
And I'm sure you're curty.
Posted by: bayridgegirl at November 13, 2008 12:02 PM
That's all you're getting today Dave!
I want to hear what Rob thinks...
You're already taken anyway!
Posted by: 11217 at November 13, 2008 12:03 PM
I just had to look curty up, BRG. Never heard it before...
And thank you!
Posted by: 11217 at November 13, 2008 12:04 PM
BRG, I'm going to quiz Mini-Half on this - she's a little on the goth side - so if it's tooo cute she might not go for it. But she's definitely going girly-er lately.
I was raised wearing Sears and thrift store clothes. Twice a year we were allowed to pick stuff out of the catalog. You can imagine the 'free abuse' we got at school, etc. And we wore them until they were effing rags. I hate the consumer culture. But I like to look nice, and I can spend 'real' money on clothes from time to time. A great good pair of boots, a good coat...that kind of thing.
Ooooh, I wish I could work in my PJs!! [oozing pure-green-envy-from-my-cube-farm...]
Posted by: cobblehiller at November 13, 2008 12:05 PM
Not straight...both live in Park Slope...both love brownstoner...
I'm feelin romantical...
Posted by: 11217 at November 13, 2008 12:09 PM
*blush*
Posted by: 11217 at November 13, 2008 12:11 PM
I think we officially have a hook-up. Ok, you two, go meet at Gorilla coffee, 97 Fifth Av.
I give you 15 minutes to comb your hair and adjust your sweater vests...
Posted by: cobblehiller at November 13, 2008 12:13 PM
Brownstoner: Log on for the good times.
Posted by: bayridgegirl at November 13, 2008 12:16 PM
After the hook up, Can you give us an update on the forum. A photo does not need to be included.
Posted by: bayridgegirl at November 13, 2008 12:18 PM
Perhaps we should blog it.
Inside Rob and 11217. Should get more hits than that boring old thing on Bond.
Just joshin Bstoner!
Posted by: 11217 at November 13, 2008 12:21 PM
I'll pay if I get to watch. LOL
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at November 13, 2008 12:22 PM
I think someone should go buy a new outfit for the date....hhhhmmmm, wonder where they will shop?
Sorry, I keep posting on this, cause it's exciting....if you guys are serious, go for it, you only live once.
Gee, Rob porclaimed his sexuality and he got a date...anybody else want to list their orientation.
Posted by: bayridgegirl at November 13, 2008 12:23 PM
Who knew brownstoner could score me a hot date!
Posted by: 11217 at November 13, 2008 12:24 PM
Rob was at the Union Hall get together. See, 11217, you missed out by not coming!!! I think you had a condo board meeting???
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at November 13, 2008 12:24 PM
I'm excited about it too BRG! I hope it really happens. Would be really fun/ny.
Posted by: 11217 at November 13, 2008 12:25 PM
Yes, Dave. Co-op meeting...
I'm sorry I missed it too.
Was he cute?
I'm kinda partial to cute.
Posted by: 11217 at November 13, 2008 12:25 PM
omg yeah that was you! you were the one who wouldnt come to union hall because you had a condo board meeting and we were all like just skip it and you were like um no i enjoy them! i wonder if i should be chary now.. hmm
-rob
Posted by: PitbullNYC at November 13, 2008 12:27 PM
What happens at Union Hall stays at Union Hall.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at November 13, 2008 12:29 PM
Chary?
Please tell me more Rob. I love it when you talk dirty...
Posted by: 11217 at November 13, 2008 12:30 PM
does anyone have any good suggestions for where to go on this date!?
-rob
Posted by: PitbullNYC at November 13, 2008 12:30 PM
Roller skating?
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at November 13, 2008 12:31 PM
I have some ideas Rob...
I know Park Slope like the back of my hand...
Posted by: 11217 at November 13, 2008 12:32 PM
"What happens at Union Hall stays at Union Hall."
That's true, DIBS. But as the organizer of the event, I feel I can at least divulge that I don't think 11217 will be disappointed by Rob's appearance (but I'm straight - so take that for what it's worth). And he's a very friendly and outgoing as well. Sheesh, between this recommendation and the fact I brought to 11217's attention the fact Rob's stated he prefers guys, I think I should be the best man at the wedding!
Posted by: Biff Champion at November 13, 2008 12:32 PM
"I know Park Slope like the back of my hand..."
I see a BRG punchline coming a mile away...
Posted by: Biff Champion at November 13, 2008 12:34 PM
11217...rob's looking for a boyfriend, not a reach around.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at November 13, 2008 12:35 PM
Maybe we can go dumpster diving?
I promise to invite you to the wedding Biff. Thanks for the tip on Rob's looks. As I mentioned, I do like a nice exterior as well as interior.
How old we talkin here?
Posted by: 11217 at November 13, 2008 12:35 PM
Be careful you two...what you say on here.
People might comment:
'aw, you crazy kids!'
'Would you people please just email each other? You're boring us shitless...bloody exhibitionists! Mr. B, please censor!'
Zowie, all this back and forth between Pit and 11217 is getting me Randy!'
'On a crowded train, I'll stand right in between the leg-spreader's legs.They spend the rest of the ride doing their best to not appear uncomfortable.'
'goodness me ... is it just me, or is it hot in here?'
Posted by: bayridgegirl at November 13, 2008 12:36 PM
No reason we can't have both, Dave.
Isn't the whole point of a boyfriend, so that I can reach around whenever I want...?
Posted by: 11217 at November 13, 2008 12:36 PM
im 31. actually in just 3 months i turn 32 and plan to celebrate it by having my Sweet Sixteen x 2. :-) and yes everyone is making fun of me for it. but im really hoping the P diddy will show up at my party!!!
-rob
Posted by: PitbullNYC at November 13, 2008 12:38 PM
"I know Park Slope like the back of my hand..."
'I see a BRG punchline coming a mile away...'
Biff, I'll leave the punch line for you, since I'm sure you're familar with the back of your hand.
Posted by: bayridgegirl at November 13, 2008 12:39 PM
okay i'm going to lunch now and some errands for my boss.. hopefully we can get this date thing settled when i get back in about an hour :)
-Rob
Posted by: PitbullNYC at November 13, 2008 12:41 PM
Trust me, the back of the hand is not the useful part unless you're trying to smack some potty mouth dame upside the head. :)
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at November 13, 2008 12:42 PM
"oh thanks for the kind words biff hahaha."
Rob, no problem. I was glad to have met you. At the time, you were just new to the blog and a bit wet behind the ears (easy, BRG)...now you're a veteran who's about to hook up here! How far you've come, Grasshopper.
"I promise to invite you to the wedding Biff. Thanks for the tip on Rob's looks. As I mentioned, I do like a nice exterior as well as interior."
11217, I'll hold you to that. Actually, I'll let Rob hold you to that. And I also expect for this that you don't give me a hard time next time I try to organize a 'Stoner party. Deal?
Posted by: Biff Champion at November 13, 2008 12:42 PM
OOoOOo my perfect age you are! okay im really going now.
-rob
Posted by: PitbullNYC at November 13, 2008 12:43 PM
OOoOOo my perfect age you are! okay im really going now.
-rob
WAIT WAIT you turn in 3 months... are you an Aquarius too!?!?!
Posted by: PitbullNYC at November 13, 2008 12:43 PM
By the way, 11217, I hope you like Pit Bulls (I mean the real ones, not the ones with lipstick).
Posted by: Biff Champion at November 13, 2008 12:44 PM
I'm a Scorpio. You know what they are like.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at November 13, 2008 12:45 PM
I feel like Chuck Woolery...
Pitbull will be back in two and two...
Rob, if we had to pigeon hole you into a "style" what would you say. I seem to recall perhaps a hipster/skater dude (in a good way). Is that accurate?
Posted by: Biff Champion at November 13, 2008 12:46 PM
DIBS!!!!!
'Trust me, the back of the hand is not the useful part unless you're trying to smack some potty mouth dame upside the head. :)'
I think I would prefer that than Biff pointing out all my spelling errors.
Tell us where you're going on the date guys...maybe some of us and spy and report back.
Posted by: bayridgegirl at November 13, 2008 12:49 PM
'And I do love pitbulls.'
Watch it...FCC is lurking.
Posted by: bayridgegirl at November 13, 2008 12:51 PM
"'Trust me, the back of the hand is not the useful part unless you're trying to smack some potty mouth dame upside the head. :)'
I think I would prefer that than Biff pointing out all my spelling errors."
That can easily be arranged, BRG.
Posted by: Biff Champion at November 13, 2008 12:52 PM
BRG...Nothing wrong with a little light B&D. More interesting than H&M.
I have successfully tied this discussion to the original topic.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at November 13, 2008 12:52 PM
The Big Biff and BRG Smack Down.
Let's Get Ready To Rumble!!!!!
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at November 13, 2008 12:56 PM
I'm giddy with anticipation!
In the most manly way possible.
Posted by: 11217 at November 13, 2008 12:56 PM
OUCH!!!
Posted by: bayridgegirl at November 13, 2008 12:57 PM
Quick, I need a safe word.
How about....NEVER!
Posted by: bayridgegirl at November 13, 2008 12:58 PM
'The Big Biff and BRG Smack Down.'
DIBS...Are you sure you're using the right adjective here???
Posted by: bayridgegirl at November 13, 2008 1:00 PM
Spoken like a true pre-fight instigator BRG
You need Don King as your manager.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at November 13, 2008 1:02 PM
Um, this thread is not about BRG and Biff; it's about Rob and 11217. So, can anyone think of a romantic first date for them? Where's Rob anyway? How many errands can he possibly have to do? Does anyone have any cool hold music while we're waiting?
Posted by: Biff Champion at November 13, 2008 1:14 PM
I already suggested Gorilla coffee since it's conveniently located to both...but I was ignored...sniff/sniff/boo/hoo.
Posted by: cobblehiller at November 13, 2008 1:17 PM
I suggest Pepperoncino on 5th Ave. If they are not interested in each other the waiters are really hot.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at November 13, 2008 1:18 PM
'Where's Rob anyway? How many errands can he possibly have to do?'
I don't know what do you guys do to get ready for a date.
You guys pick the dining establishemnt. I say before hand a walk through the Botanical Gardens....maybe they can glimpse some folliage.
Posted by: bayridgegirl at November 13, 2008 1:24 PM
From 11217's 11:31 post..."I am a guy. I think Beacon's is great. Now, you can't go there thinking...today I'm going to buy 2 new outfits."
I think he's out trying to buy a new outfit and has run into some trouble in making a selection
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at November 13, 2008 1:29 PM
"I don't know what do you guys do to get ready for a date."
Listen to a few Barry Manilow tunes, have a shower (actually, had one last month, can skip this step), apply the Brylcream, a couple of spritzes of the Old Spice, throw on an "I'm with Stupid ------>" tshirt and parachute pants and head out the door.
Posted by: Biff Champion at November 13, 2008 1:33 PM
They've both disappeared....are they on the date right now?
Posted by: bayridgegirl at November 13, 2008 1:33 PM
Parachute pants!!! From the International Male catalog??
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at November 13, 2008 1:35 PM
'Listen to a few Barry Manilow tunes, have a shower (actually, had one last month, can skip this step), apply the Brylcream, a couple of spritzes of the Old Spice, throw on an "I'm with Stupid ------>" tshirt and parachute pants and head out the door.'
Biff, how bout you and me hooking up later, tiger....Rar!
Posted by: bayridgegirl at November 13, 2008 1:35 PM
im back! ooooh okay youre a pisces.. pisces is my rising sign. and libra is moon sign haha. hmm biff i dont have any particular style. i mix and match most of my shi+. where is 11217? does today feel like a friday to anyone else?
-rob
Posted by: PitbullNYC at November 13, 2008 1:35 PM
'ooooh okay youre a pisces.. pisces is my rising sign'
oh, my god, oh, my god...control yourself, BRG...don't say it, let it be. Leave the boy alone.
Posted by: bayridgegirl at November 13, 2008 1:38 PM
I'm here. Was just doing some work. I needed to cool down a little bit. This was getting HOT.
I'm thinking maybe Beer Table for date. You like beer, Rob?
Or maybe Barn.
Or possibly Loki Lounge.
Posted by: 11217 at November 13, 2008 1:39 PM
just say it brg, i havent been around that long but i do know you aren't usually one to control your tongue.
-r
Posted by: PitbullNYC at November 13, 2008 1:41 PM
"Biff, how bout you and me hooking up later, tiger....Rar!"
DAMN, just as we were about to get going, Rico Suave returns!
Ok, ok, back to Rob and 11217.
Rob, maybe there was a bit of chic grunge mixed in too? Either way, it was a good look, whatever one calls it.
Posted by: Biff Champion at November 13, 2008 1:42 PM
thanks. but im afraid youre building me up too much and setting poor 11217 for disappointment. and yes i love beer.
and margarias.
-rob
Posted by: PitbullNYC at November 13, 2008 1:45 PM
I'm smitten with you, Rob.
Posted by: 11217 at November 13, 2008 1:46 PM
"just say it brg, i havent been around that long but i do know you aren't usually one to control your tongue."
You've said a mouthful, Rob!
Posted by: Biff Champion at November 13, 2008 1:48 PM
this better not be a joke. i hope im not getting the Carrie treatment. (carrie the horror movie chick. not the twatwaffle from sex in the city)
-rob
Posted by: PitbullNYC at November 13, 2008 1:50 PM
'just say it brg, i havent been around that long but i do know you aren't usually one to control your tongue.'
You just gave me another one.
oh, my god, oh, my god...control yourself, BRG...don't say it, let it be. Leave the boy alone.
I'm going to go get some lunch...yesterday, I got extra feta cheese in honor of the Meditterean house...today...hhhmmm what should I get??...I won't say it, I can't say it, I dare not say it.
Posted by: bayridgegirl at November 13, 2008 1:50 PM
Not to worry, Rob. I don't set up for disappointment easily.
It's always nice to have a new friend in the neighborhood, no matter what.
If we fall in love, that's just an added bonus.
Anyway...you don't know what I look like so no reason to think you aren't the one who could be disappointed.
Chemistry is a wacky thing...
Posted by: 11217 at November 13, 2008 1:51 PM
oops i think i meant Hold her tongue. hahaah
-rob
Posted by: PitbullNYC at November 13, 2008 1:51 PM
'You like beer, Rob?'
Sure, 11217, get him drunk...you, scoundrel!
Posted by: bayridgegirl at November 13, 2008 1:52 PM
Get a foot long BRG
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at November 13, 2008 1:53 PM
I'm gunna say it, BRG.
A nice big piece o meat.
Perhaps a pepperoni stick? I kinda just want to hold it...
Posted by: 11217 at November 13, 2008 1:53 PM
the 'L' word has been said, People!!!
OMG...OMG.
In all seriuosness...
You gys don't mind us ripping on you, do you? We're not making you guys uncomfortable? Cause if you say back off, we will...or I will anyway.
Posted by: bayridgegirl at November 13, 2008 1:56 PM
nope....I was thinking a salad...a T----- Salad.
Posted by: bayridgegirl at November 13, 2008 1:58 PM
I just said I wanted to hold a salami stick.
Nothing is going to make me uncomfortable at this point.
Posted by: 11217 at November 13, 2008 1:58 PM
That's one of my favorite meals, BRG.
How about you Rob?
(And no this isn't a joke. I mean, it all sounds like a joke, but I would really love to have a drink with you...)
Posted by: 11217 at November 13, 2008 2:02 PM
I feel like I'm watching the wrong porn movie.
Posted by: bayridgegirl at November 13, 2008 2:03 PM
BRG...why do you equate this to a porn movie? A friendly exchange of compliments by two guys and it equates to porn?? I'm disgusted with you.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at November 13, 2008 2:07 PM
brg that was a quick lunch. what did you have?
-r
Posted by: PitbullNYC at November 13, 2008 2:11 PM
I think we've lost everyone, Rob.
It's just you an me, now.
How should we be in contact with one another? Might be nice to take this over to email now...
Posted by: 11217 at November 13, 2008 2:32 PM
Does this mean you won't be moving to Jackson Heights after all, Pitbull?
Posted by: mopar at November 13, 2008 2:34 PM
"I think we've lost everyone, Rob.
It's just you an me, now."
No, we're still here. Watching and waiting anxiously for the climax to this. I have a box of tissues as I'm anticipating a feel good ending. BRG, pass the sweets.
Posted by: Biff Champion at November 13, 2008 2:36 PM
Dang. Late to the party again.
Posted by: SnarkSlope at November 13, 2008 2:37 PM
As a promiscuous GWM looking for NSA hookups with GHMs, GAMs or GBMs I'm getting a little bored.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at November 13, 2008 2:40 PM
Yeah, Snark, tell us your sexuality and you might just get a date.
What sign are you?
I'm a Virgo.
11217 & Rob, carry on, please.
Posted by: bayridgegirl at November 13, 2008 2:41 PM
11217, i can be reached via email at aquariusstarboy@yahoo.com
btw, do you have a name?!
-rob
Posted by: PitbullNYC at November 13, 2008 2:41 PM
Snark's gay BRG. Cool your clear heels.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at November 13, 2008 2:42 PM
'BRG...why do you equate this to a porn movie? A friendly exchange of compliments by two guys and it equates to porn?? I'm disgusted with you.'
DIBS...so sorry. I meant no ill. It was supposed to be lighthearted, but maybe came across the wrong way. But in my defense, the language being flung around here, leaves one to ponder.
If it was dialogue between a man and a woman, It could also be equated to porn...and I think, if my memory services me correctly has been.
Posted by: bayridgegirl at November 13, 2008 2:46 PM
I just emailed ya Rob.
We'll keep you all posted with updates throughout the afternoon on the progress of our budding friendship.
In the words of the late, great Anna Nicole Smith..."get out your rubbers boys...it's gunna be a looooong night..."
Posted by: 11217 at November 13, 2008 2:46 PM
DIBS, to BRG's point, you have to understand that, to some bloggers here, the undergarment section of the Sears catalogue is hardcore porn.
Posted by: Biff Champion at November 13, 2008 2:49 PM
'btw, do you have a name?!'
What's in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet.
Posted by: bayridgegirl at November 13, 2008 2:50 PM
I think you're right about that Biff. I also dare say that some of the Brownstoner bloggers would equate walking by the Babeland on Bergen to a night filled with multiple orgasms.
It's just two men who have never met feeling hot for one another.
It's the oldest love story in the book...
Posted by: 11217 at November 13, 2008 2:54 PM
Biff...I still carry around in my wallet a photograph that I clipped from the pages of national geographic 45 years ago.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at November 13, 2008 2:57 PM
"Snark's gay BRG."
Word.
"gack. virgos. :-/"
Word.
Posted by: SnarkSlope at November 13, 2008 2:58 PM
There's a run on the banks????????
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at November 13, 2008 2:58 PM
I haven't read through all these posts and won't because it seems to have descended into something useless and boring, but I'm responding to the comments earlier in the thread saying H&M is cheap and falls apart.
I've been sewing for 25 years and know people in fashion and can say H&M's clothing construction is not bad at all. It can differ from piece to piece and they do have some varying quality in their different price points but H&M clothes are better made than more expensive pieces from JCrew, Banana Republic and Gap. I can find skirts, jackets and pants that are lined at H&M but those other stores never bother to line anything even when it's a scratchy wool skirt or pant. Which is lame. H&M also provides extra buttons with their garments, sewn to inside tags and that's not so common with those other stores. As for how it holds up, I've owned and worn some H&M clothes for years. Fashion industry people and very wealthy fashion conscious people totally shop at H&M for clothes to fill in with their designer pieces. And do so because the quality is decent.
Posted by: traditionalmod at November 13, 2008 3:04 PM
"Biff...I still carry around in my wallet a photograph that I clipped from the pages of national geographic 45 years ago."
DIBS, I thought only the female pygmies were nude in National Geographic. What interest would you have in a picture like that?
Posted by: Biff Champion at November 13, 2008 3:07 PM
It was more like a tripod than a pygmy. reference yesterday's Greek house.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at November 13, 2008 3:10 PM
I'm glad to hear you say that traditionalmod. That's exactly how I've always thought of H&M as well.
I'm sorry about the boring part of this thread. But I did meet a very nice man here today, and we are emailing with one another as we speak. I know you might find it useless, but given that I'm not allowed to marry in 48 states, can you at least allow me a little nooky from time to time without all the hassle?\
j/k, Rob. I don't JUST want nookie, I respect you too much for that.
Posted by: 11217 at November 13, 2008 3:11 PM
"gack. virgos. :-/"
'Word.'
HEEEEYYYY!!!!
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Posted by: bayridgegirl at November 13, 2008 3:26 PM
-A Virgo woman will tend to dominate a thread on an internet blog. She will inject snarky comments often misspelled and containing questionable grammar. When awarded the QOTD a Virgo woman will never, ever let you forget it. She will bring it into her love life, romanticizing the day it was awarded.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at November 13, 2008 3:30 PM
Women, schwimen...
Posted by: 11217 at November 13, 2008 3:32 PM
Thanks, DIBS, sincerely.
Are we cool?
I truly and honestly meant no disrespect.
Posted by: bayridgegirl at November 13, 2008 3:35 PM
Meant no disrespect with what? I was just being well, me, in adding that Virgo bit.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at November 13, 2008 3:36 PM
'-A Virgo woman will tend to dominate a thread on an internet blog. She will inject snarky comments often misspelled and containing questionable grammar. When awarded the QOTD a Virgo woman will never, ever let you forget it. She will bring it into her love life, romanticizing the day it was awarded.'
QOTD
Posted by: bayridgegirl at November 13, 2008 3:37 PM
to bring this thread full circle, i am now seriously pondering buying an outfit from H&M for this date! there's an H&M right on my block here at work... hmmm
-rob
Posted by: PitbullNYC at November 13, 2008 3:39 PM
I think we need to give the QOTD to Anna Nicole today...
Posted by: 11217 at November 13, 2008 3:39 PM
'Meant no disrespect with what?'
The post that you called me out on.
There goes the virgo mind over analyzing.
Posted by: bayridgegirl at November 13, 2008 3:40 PM
the porn movie post???? LOL That was a joke too.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at November 13, 2008 3:42 PM
DIBSSSSSSSS....I'm sitting here worried sick, thinking, I said something wrong (which won't be the first time).
I was going to come back and add to it, to try to lighten it up...but didn't want to push it.
Am I the only one that took your post seriously??
Posted by: bayridgegirl at November 13, 2008 3:47 PM
Like a Virgo, touched for the very first time...
Posted by: Biff Champion at November 13, 2008 3:48 PM
"Am I the only one that took your post seriously??"
YES! What the Sam Hill has gotten into you, BRG?? Do you, of all people, not recognize mock indignation?
Posted by: Biff Champion at November 13, 2008 3:49 PM
Gay men love old Madonna. What's your excuse Biff?
BRG you can just buy me a drink at the Keep On Fucking Around Party. I'm easy.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at November 13, 2008 3:51 PM
When a thread runs anywhere near this length there's absolutely no room for seriousness.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at November 13, 2008 3:54 PM
DIBS...Drinks on me for a select few.
I would love to see Madonna in concert, should have tried to get tickets to this tour.
DIBS, do you want to go dancing this weekend, my new BFF.
Posted by: bayridgegirl at November 13, 2008 3:54 PM
"Gay men love old Madonna. What's your excuse Biff?"
Um, have you seen the "Like a Prayer", "Erotic" and "Justify My Love" videos DIBS? Very exciting for us hetero males!
Posted by: Biff Champion at November 13, 2008 3:55 PM
I'll go drinking but I don't go dancing anymore. Last time was about 10 years ago..shirt off, on top of the box at Milk...before light sticks!!! Not a pretty sight.
I'm actually in town this weekend..single. I've got a date Friday but still trying to line something up for Saturday night. If it doesn't happen soon I'll be surfing the craigslist Men Seeking Men listings that start with "Looking for Generou$$$..."
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at November 13, 2008 3:58 PM
True, tru. Where are you on Cher???
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at November 13, 2008 3:59 PM
when her 'sex' book came out, it wasn't displayed on the shelves, you had to ask for it, it was kept behind the counter.
Posted by: bayridgegirl at November 13, 2008 4:00 PM
I never cared very much for Cher.
Posted by: Biff Champion at November 13, 2008 4:01 PM
Yet magazines like Mandate, Honcho, Oriental Guy, etc, etc, etc were always displayed on shelves.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at November 13, 2008 4:01 PM
"when her 'sex' book came out, it wasn't displayed on the shelves, you had to ask for it, it was kept behind the counter."
BRG, most of my reading material is kept behind the store counters (and in brown paper wrapping).
Posted by: Biff Champion at November 13, 2008 4:02 PM
'BRG, most of my reading material is kept behind the store counters (and in brown paper wrapping).'
That's where you get your corny cliches you throw on here?
Posted by: bayridgegirl at November 13, 2008 4:04 PM
"Oriental Guy"?
DIBS that must be an old magazine. Doesn't sound very politically correct. It should be Asian Guy.
Posted by: Biff Champion at November 13, 2008 4:05 PM
i LOVE cher!!! but im a bad gay cuz i dont like madonna. i find her dull and a big old trend copycat. for the life of me i will never understand how people say she starts trends.
-r0b
Posted by: PitbullNYC at November 13, 2008 4:05 PM
At least I'm not fooling myself that I buy those magazines for the articles.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at November 13, 2008 4:06 PM
Back to the original thread.
Rob, have you two set a day?
And go to H & M and treat yourself.
Posted by: bayridgegirl at November 13, 2008 4:09 PM
No political correctness in porn Biff. How the hell do you think I feel about "Silverdaddies"?????
Cindy Lauper was really the best of all that era PitBull
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at November 13, 2008 4:13 PM
both H&M and Old Navy have pretty good design. also, terrific kids stuff. i have some clothes from both and have no quality problems.
Posted by: wine lover at November 13, 2008 4:17 PM
"That's where you get your corny cliches you throw on here?"
BRG...why do you equate this to corny cliches? A friendly exchange of compliments by two guys and it equates to corny cliches?? I'm disgusted with you.
Posted by: Biff Champion at November 13, 2008 4:18 PM
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
This approach seemed to inspire you to grovel to DIBS
Posted by: Biff Champion at November 13, 2008 4:18 PM
cyndi lauper is still great!!! she just guest starred on last week's Gossip Girl. tho for some reason i can't picture you as a gossip girl fan.
-rob
Posted by: PitbullNYC at November 13, 2008 4:20 PM
"but im a bad gay cuz i dont like madonna"
Hmmm, Rob, are you sure you're gay?
Please give us your thoughts on:
Judy Garland
Barbara Streisand
Elton John
Posted by: Biff Champion at November 13, 2008 4:20 PM
When's the last time a thread hit 200 posts???
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at November 13, 2008 4:20 PM
Never heard of gossip girl.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at November 13, 2008 4:21 PM
you've never heard of gossip girl!?! now YOURE a bad gay!
-rob
Posted by: PitbullNYC at November 13, 2008 4:23 PM
Judy Garland = fail
Barbara Streisand = fail
Elton John = fail
Posted by: SnarkSlope at November 13, 2008 4:24 PM
Biff, you've lowered me to groveling...thanks!!
I respect DIBS and hold him in high regard, I didn't want any bad air between us.
You want me to grovel...
Why don't you flip through the pages of those magazines and get more corny cliches, or are the pages stuck together.
Posted by: bayridgegirl at November 13, 2008 4:24 PM
^^^^threesome!
Posted by: bayridgegirl at November 13, 2008 4:26 PM
Bette Midler, and only Bette Midler. Okay, maybe Karen on Will and Grace.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at November 13, 2008 4:28 PM
Oh I fell for Snark a long time ago, but I think Snark's taken, and so am I for that matter, so that was the end of that love affair, so now I just admire [batting eye-lashes] Snark and the snarky-ness from afar...sigh.
Posted by: cobblehiller at November 13, 2008 4:29 PM
ok, my 4:26 ^^^^^ where supposed to be under rob's comment.
I just hooked up Biff, Snark and Kathy Griffin in a night of sin.
Posted by: bayridgegirl at November 13, 2008 4:30 PM
agree with cobble, snark is the man.
Unfortunately for us, a man's man....I sigh also.
Posted by: bayridgegirl at November 13, 2008 4:31 PM
Yes! I LOVE Kathy Griffin!
SnarkSlope, what about:
Lucille Ball
Dorothy Parker
Bette Davis
Marlene Dietrich
Cary Grant
Marilyn Monroe
Bette Midler
Princess Di
Liza Minnelli
Joan Crawford
Liberace
Julie Andrews
Shirley Bassey
Debbie Reynolds
Barbara Cook
Rock Hudson
Elizabeth Taylor
Donna Summer
Gloria Gaynor
Diana Ross
Grace Jones
Charo
Elaine Paige
Dolly Parton
Quentin Crisp
Freddie Mercury
Posted by: Biff Champion at November 13, 2008 4:33 PM
"^^^^threesome!"
Hopefully the bf isn't reading Brownstoner today. A while back he emailed me, "who is this cobblehiller, and where is my baseball bat?"
Posted by: SnarkSlope at November 13, 2008 4:35 PM
Biff...what internet search did you do to come up with that list?????
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at November 13, 2008 4:35 PM
Janet Jackson
Neil Patrick Harris
k. d. lang
Rosie O'Donnell
T.R. Knight
Lucy Lawless
Tori Spelling
the Spice Girls
Peter & Katie Andre
Beyoncé
Lance Bass
Margaret Cho
Paris Hilton]
Sophie Ellis-Bextor
Harvey Fierstein
Jake Gyllenhaal
La Toya Jackson
Sarah Jessica Parker
Ellen Pompeo
Britney Spears
Gwen Stefani
Mink Stole
George Takei
Rufus Wainwright
Kate Bush
Mariah Carey
Martina Navratilova
David Beckham
Billie Jean King
Tammy Faye Messner
Kylie Minogue
Mae West
Posted by: Biff Champion at November 13, 2008 4:36 PM
Mo'Nique! i know she makes fun of us and all, but i love her!!!
-r
Posted by: PitbullNYC at November 13, 2008 4:37 PM
He's cutting and pasting for sure...
Posted by: cobblehiller at November 13, 2008 4:37 PM
"Biff, Snark and Kathy Griffin in a night of sin."
Snarking with Stars? That's what I call Must See TV. Have your people call my people.
Posted by: SnarkSlope at November 13, 2008 4:37 PM
OMG...I just got back from food shopping and this is what I stumble into.
With all the economic turndown it's good to see so many of you getting turned on!
Brava!!
(Dave love the B&D v. H&M line- funny!)
Posted by: TownhouseLady at November 13, 2008 4:39 PM
jeez i dont know who half of those people are :(
what about tyra banks? someone here has to love top model! tho this season has turned into total suckage. why do i have a strange feeling this thread is going to be locked soon though.
-r
Posted by: PitbullNYC at November 13, 2008 4:39 PM
Zoicks, I wasn't expecting a pop quiz (or a Spanish Inquisition, but who does?)
YES to all of the following:
Dorothy Parker
Bette Davis
Marlene Dietrich
Cary Grant
Marilyn Monroe
Joan Crawford
Shirley Bassey
Grace Jones
Charo
Dolly Parton
Quentin Crisp
Posted by: SnarkSlope at November 13, 2008 4:40 PM
Biff, I take back what I just said about you in QOTD.
Snark, you're brilliant!
I want to be your fruitfly.
Posted by: bayridgegirl at November 13, 2008 4:41 PM
"Biff...what internet search did you do to come up with that list?????"
"He's cutting and pasting for sure..."
Ya damn right I'm cutting and pasting! I could barely think of Judy Garland, Elton John and Babs. DIBS, I got it from a Wikipedia page on gay icons.
Posted by: Biff Champion at November 13, 2008 4:41 PM
Wait a minute here...now you want Snark, Rob?!
Good lord. And I thought we really had something here...
BTW, Dave...Gossip Girl is the best show on television. It's actually the only show I try to catch every week...
Posted by: 11217 at November 13, 2008 4:42 PM
And YES to these from round 2:
k. d. lang
Lucy Lawless
Tori Spelling
Margaret Cho
Harvey Fierstein
Jake Gyllenhaal
Gwen Stefani
Mink Stole
Tammy Faye Messner
Mae West
Posted by: SnarkSlope at November 13, 2008 4:43 PM
be careful lil fruitfly, someone might set out a beer/wine trap! apparently lots of people on this site know how to successfully capture fruitflies!
-r
Posted by: PitbullNYC at November 13, 2008 4:43 PM
I don't remember Christmas...and I don't remember you...
Posted by: 11217 at November 13, 2008 4:44 PM
"And if this is anything like the H&M on 125th St it will be paradise for size 10 and under, unlike the other Manhattan stores, which seem to sell out of anything between 6 - 12 in one day."
funniest thing i've heard all day! LMAO...I have only been to H&M a handful of times and i get overwhelmed by looking at so much 'stuff'. but i think i will be checking this place out, if i can always find my size and a cute shirt for work!
Posted by: bkny at November 13, 2008 4:44 PM
Rob, You need to study. I'm not gay and I know who all but 2 are. Love Top Model...even though Tyra's looking extra tranny-fied this season.
And where is Graham Norton??? Me and the hubby have him set on our DVR. Love, love.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at November 13, 2008 4:45 PM
omg you caught me. i thought you said you were going to the gym! what are you doing back so soon!
-rob
Posted by: PitbullNYC at November 13, 2008 4:45 PM
Prison Break...for the eye candy!!!!! And Mexican League Soccer
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at November 13, 2008 4:45 PM
Saucer of milk 11217?
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at November 13, 2008 4:47 PM
Hey hey hey...you just scoot over there BRG, elbow-elbow-elbow I was here first...what about me Snark? I know she's funnier than I am but, but, but...I really wanna be a fruitfly and I have an excellent and up to date fruitfly resume!
Posted by: cobblehiller at November 13, 2008 4:47 PM
11217...so sorry.
When one is in love, one always begins by deceiving one's self, and one always ends by deceiving others. That is what the world calls a romance.
- Oscar Wilde
Posted by: bayridgegirl at November 13, 2008 4:48 PM
bkny wins the Brownstoner On Topic Post Despite Incredibly Distracting Hijacking Comments Award!
Posted by: Biff Champion at November 13, 2008 4:48 PM
Ok, at the risk of sounding (even more) like an incredibly uncool straight white guy, what on earth is a "fruitfly"?
Posted by: Biff Champion at November 13, 2008 4:50 PM
They're called fag hags, not fruitflies.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at November 13, 2008 4:51 PM
fruitflies were infesting my room the other day and a bunch of people here gave me advice on how to capture them. and it worked. oh you mean the other kind of fruitfly. a fruitfly is a chick who likes to hang around gay men. it's a less profane way of saying faghag.
-rob
Posted by: PitbullNYC at November 13, 2008 4:53 PM
I gymed quick today (it's right by work), you cheating lying bastard! And I thought you said you were leaving work?!
I hate you...and I hate your ass face!
You get a gold star if you can name the movie!
Oscar was a very wise man, BRG.
I love the term fruitfly. I can't wait to start using it.
Posted by: 11217 at November 13, 2008 4:54 PM
"fruitflies were infesting my room the other day"
Um...if we hit it off, can we go back to my place after, please...?
Posted by: 11217 at November 13, 2008 4:55 PM
what do you call men who like to hang around lesbians? that could be me. i did enjoy going to cattyshack a lot this passed summer. i guess until, the "incident." :(
-rob
Posted by: PitbullNYC at November 13, 2008 4:56 PM
It's rhyme time...
Fruitfly:
chicks who like men who like ______.
Posted by: bayridgegirl at November 13, 2008 4:56 PM
How many stitches rob???? Were you able to land at least one punch???
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at November 13, 2008 4:58 PM
just give me a second chance.. everyone deserves a second chance !:) and the fruit flies infesting my apt probably makes me sound like im dirty and gross or something. :(
-rob
Posted by: PitbullNYC at November 13, 2008 4:59 PM
Sticks?
Flicks?
Hicks?
Heuristics?
Help me, BRG, I'm drawing a a blank.
Posted by: SnarkSlope at November 13, 2008 4:59 PM
'Um...if we hit it off, can we go back to my place after, please...?'
11217...you just cheapened this. You think, you can buy someone dinner a couple of drinks, talk about fruitflys and they owe you something.
Posted by: bayridgegirl at November 13, 2008 5:01 PM
I like it a little dirty Rob. It's ok...
Posted by: 11217 at November 13, 2008 5:01 PM
ahhahah dibs... no.. but it involved a drunk me, a stripper pole, and a bunch of lesbians egging me on to enter their gogo contest. (100 dollar prize i really wanted to win!!!).
-rob
Posted by: PitbullNYC at November 13, 2008 5:01 PM
BRG...I didn't mean it like that!
I meant that I prefer to stay clear of the fruitflies in my nice, clean apartment.
But it was a joke.
God, I hate Virgos!
;-)
Posted by: 11217 at November 13, 2008 5:02 PM
BRG...you can actually just hookup on a website, exchange photos, numbers and addresses and they'll come over the next day. it's pretty simple in our world. The bars, drinks, dinners are no longer necessary.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at November 13, 2008 5:03 PM
Virgilicious!
Posted by: 11217 at November 13, 2008 5:03 PM
rob...A parent has one goal in life...to keep their daughter (son) off the pole.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at November 13, 2008 5:04 PM
'ahhahah dibs... no.. but it involved a drunk me, a stripper pole, and a bunch of lesbians egging me on to enter their gogo contest. (100 dollar prize i really wanted to win!!!).'
11217...you lucky, lucky man...forget my comment about you cheapening it. I think Rob is fair game.
Posted by: bayridgegirl at November 13, 2008 5:04 PM
I'm much more romantic than that, Dave. I do like a little courting.
But that doesn't mean I won't have sex on a first date.
I'm old fashioned like that.
Posted by: 11217 at November 13, 2008 5:05 PM
I like the pole and the hole.
Posted by: 11217 at November 13, 2008 5:06 PM
Any reason you aren't emailing be back, Robert?
Posted by: 11217 at November 13, 2008 5:07 PM
I didn't want people to think I was promiscuous by letting them know it could happen the same day or within an hour or two!!!!
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at November 13, 2008 5:07 PM
'the next day dave?
-rob'
Rob, take it easy, you've already got a date
*whispering - you don't want 11217 to think you're loose*
Posted by: bayridgegirl at November 13, 2008 5:08 PM
My QOTD vote goes for "Tyra's looking extra tranny-fied this season."
Posted by: SnarkSlope at November 13, 2008 5:08 PM
I think the "single this weekend," "date on Friday" and "date on Saturday" kinda gave you away on that one David...
Posted by: 11217 at November 13, 2008 5:09 PM
Damn...I was trying to keep a modicum of decorum so to speak.
Dinner out is a must to keep it somewhat less sleazy.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at November 13, 2008 5:10 PM
BRG....
I kinda already had that feeling when Rob posted a pic of his ass in the forum earlier, asking about "dumpster diving..."
Posted by: 11217 at November 13, 2008 5:10 PM
I have to give a shout out to Snark 4:59
'Sticks?
Flicks?
Hicks?
Heuristics?
Help me, BRG, I'm drawing a a blank.'
Brilliant again...it wasn't lost on me, honeybunch. Shove over Cobbler, you're in the way.
Posted by: bayridgegirl at November 13, 2008 5:11 PM
I like it when women fight over gay men!!!
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at November 13, 2008 5:12 PM
okay really really it's time for me to wrap up and get out of here. this was the most unproductive day ever for me. thanks brownstoners :-p
-rob
Posted by: PitbullNYC at November 13, 2008 5:12 PM
okay really really it's time for me to wrap up and get out of here. this was the most unproductive day ever for me. thanks brownstoners :-p oh yeah and 11217 ill send you some pictures later from my home computer. ;)
g rated of course
-rob
Posted by: PitbullNYC at November 13, 2008 5:13 PM
'Any reason you aren't emailing be back, Robert?'
He's out looking for other dates. Sorry to be the one to tell you. As a fruitfly, I owe it to you.
Posted by: bayridgegirl at November 13, 2008 5:13 PM
okay really really it's time for me to wrap up and get out of here. this was the most unproductive day ever for me. thanks brownstoners :-p oh yeah and 11217 ill send you some pictures later from my home computer. ;)
g rated of course
-rob
Posted by: PitbullNYC at November 13, 2008 5:13 PM
I heard a rumor that H&M is setting up shop in Downtown Brooklyn. Anyone know anything about that?
Posted by: Biff Champion at November 13, 2008 5:13 PM
Scoring a date with me was unproductive???!!
What the hell?
Posted by: 11217 at November 13, 2008 5:14 PM
That stuff is drek.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at November 13, 2008 5:14 PM
Rob, you're going to miss post #300.
Posted by: Biff Champion at November 13, 2008 5:15 PM
H&M
Hot & Messy.
Just like I want to be on my first date with Rob.
Posted by: 11217 at November 13, 2008 5:15 PM
OK...gotta go...got a hot evening with this Bangladeshi guy. Got to get to the ATM. Talk to you all tomorrow.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at November 13, 2008 5:16 PM
i might just have to moonlight nights working there biff
-rob
Posted by: PitbullNYC at November 13, 2008 5:17 PM
'this was the most unproductive day ever for me. thanks brownstoners :-p'
Really, Rob, you got a date...productivity at it's best.
Tell us when the date is, we should send a camera crew ala Blind Date, create a little video and put it up on the forum...any of you have a jacuzzi??
Posted by: bayridgegirl at November 13, 2008 5:18 PM
Not if you play your cards right...
Posted by: 11217 at November 13, 2008 5:18 PM
"Just like I want to be on my first date with Rob."
Pics please.
Posted by: SnarkSlope at November 13, 2008 5:18 PM
Don't start Dave...do not go there.
BRG>>>I will not! >>>>elbow>>>shove>>>elbow>>>you move over!
Posted by: cobblehiller at November 13, 2008 5:18 PM
I bet Mr. B will be posting H&M stories every day for the next week.
Posted by: Biff Champion at November 13, 2008 5:20 PM
'Scoring a date with me was unproductive???!!
What the hell?'
There's always a fruitfly in the background to make the sting.
Posted by: bayridgegirl at November 13, 2008 5:21 PM
I LOVE H&M!!!!!!!
If it works out with us, a round of cute, colorful briefs for everyone!!!
Posted by: 11217 at November 13, 2008 5:23 PM
"If it works out with us, a round of cute, colorful briefs for everyone!!!"
And we all have to wear them to the next Keep Fucking Around Party!
Posted by: Biff Champion at November 13, 2008 5:24 PM
oh, can I get something lacy...peas.
Posted by: bayridgegirl at November 13, 2008 5:24 PM
You mean the post-election-pre-holiday-we're-still-alive-and-we're-still-f*cking-around party, don't you!
Posted by: cobblehiller at November 13, 2008 5:27 PM
Cobbler, yes, we're still tinkering with the official title.
Posted by: Biff Champion at November 13, 2008 5:30 PM
C'mon kids, 300 is peaking over the horizon.
I gotta bounce.
G'night y'all.
Posted by: SnarkSlope at November 13, 2008 5:31 PM
BRG and Cobbler, looks like it's just us. All on our shoulders to get to the big 300!
Posted by: Biff Champion at November 13, 2008 5:39 PM
I meant "peeking" of course.
Posted by: SnarkSlope at November 13, 2008 5:39 PM
You sure you didn't mean "piquing" or "Peking"?
Posted by: Biff Champion at November 13, 2008 5:41 PM
Can't...stop...now...
Posted by: Biff Champion at November 13, 2008 5:51 PM
300!!!
Posted by: Biff Champion at November 13, 2008 5:51 PM
Ok, I'm back...299
Posted by: bayridgegirl at November 13, 2008 5:53 PM
Biff, you beat me again.
Posted by: bayridgegirl at November 13, 2008 5:56 PM
Ohhh, I'm so sorry BRG. You missed #300 by one post. So close but yet so far. Serves you right for not re-posting my hilarious would be QOTD!
Posted by: Biff Champion at November 13, 2008 6:01 PM
Who said it was hilarious?? I actually was appalled when I read it.
Posted by: bayridgegirl at November 13, 2008 6:07 PM
for reals im looking forward to this brownastoner blind date hahhah. im SURE it will be dumb, but meh, i need to make some friends in the hood. (lol i made friends with hoodlums at the mickey d's on 4th ave before and that was fun!) so who knowS!
-rOB
Posted by: PitbullNYC at November 13, 2008 10:10 PM
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