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March 13, 2009
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First!
Did anyone catch Jon Stewart wiping the floor with Jim Cramer last night?
(If not, it’s here - http://www.thedailyshow.com/full-episodes/index.jhtml?episodeId=220533 )
It’s not up there with his funniest (although I never find him not amusing) but it is very important. It’s quite sad when a comedian/entertainer is the one asking the questions that the serious reporters should have.
Posted by: the chicken at March 13, 2009 9:16 AM
First.
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 13, 2009 9:17 AM
Damn you, chicken!!
Thanks for the clip, I have to watch it now.
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 13, 2009 9:17 AM
haha - sorry Biff!
Posted by: the chicken at March 13, 2009 9:19 AM
"It's quite sad when a comedian/entertainer is the one asking the questions that the serious reporters should have."
Hm, what's the phrase? Oh yeah — WORD!
Posted by: cobblehiller at March 13, 2009 9:20 AM
before i post... just want to say the whole "first!" thing is really lame. i think most people could easily have been the first person to post, but like most, hello, civilized people they dont spout the first thing out of their mouths.
What is everyone doing for the weekend? I am on a hardcore mission! I am on triple duty for the next week since my roommate and his boyfriend are leaving today for Spain.. I have to take care of my dog, my roommate's dog, AND go feed my roommate's cat in prospect heights! I met the cat last night. I'm not a cat person but this cat rocks. he's kind of obese tho, but he's playful. Most cats seem to run from me, he didn't. It shouldn't be difficult. He said to feed him on saturday, monday, and wednesday (they get back next thursday). Can cats eat every other day? I feel bad.. I said i'd be willing to go every day (he paid me 100 bux) but he said no no he is obese anyway and can lose the weight. He told me not to put the food in a dish cuz the cat will eat it too fast but just to open the can and put the can on the floor. (?) These are teeny tiny cans btw like tuna fish can size, maybe smaller. I couldn't imagine living on a small tuna fish sized-amount of food every other day.. Should I give him more and go everyday, or just listen to instructions? I guess listen to his instructions makes the most sense.
On a related note we went to a bar in my boyfriend's neighborhood and it turned out to be right around the corner from my ex boyfriend's new apartment :( i called him and was like hey im around the corner come over but he never call back or came over hahahah. im such a L. this bar made the BEST grilled cheese sandwiches tho! tons and tons of jalapeno peppers in it! The bad part of the night came when i saw a ms. pac man machine (tabletop woo!) and my roommate and I challenged each other. I was like oh yeah I can beat you, easily! (i have a prominent ms pac man tattoo and everyone assumes im good at ms pacman and im good but i still suck i can barely get into the blue level without losing a life in the arcade and can make it to the pear level usually in the arcade but barely the banana level). I was raised on playing ms pacman on the super nintendo and sega genesis where you can put it on easy. Anyway, he kicked my AZZ! So for the next week while he is on vacation my goal is to get so good at ms. pac man that i can beat him hahaha. i told him that he only won cuz he's 40 and that he probably had lots of practice back in the day when they had real arcades. (he agreed).
this is going to be one rough week for me!!!! caring for 3 animals AND trying not be a ms pacman poser!!!
OMG i just read that Six Flags is going bankrupt. NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! some of my best memories ever are from great adventure in jersey!!!
*rob*
Posted by: PitbullNYC at March 13, 2009 9:21 AM
The cat needs fresh water, very very important.
Posted by: dittoburg at March 13, 2009 9:22 AM
"but like most, hello, civilized people they dont spout the first thing out of their mouths"
No further comment necessary. :)
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 13, 2009 9:24 AM
"just want to say the whole "first!" thing is really lame"
Good point rob, because being really good at ms. pac man at your age isn't at all lame. :-)
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 13, 2009 9:26 AM
quote:
The cat needs fresh water, very very important.
(he said the cat drinks from the toilet). ew i know. but my dog used to drink from the toilet when i first got him.
*r*
Posted by: PitbullNYC at March 13, 2009 9:27 AM
happy friday the 13th everyone!
Posted by: bowl of dicks at March 13, 2009 9:29 AM
"before i post... just want to say the whole "first!" thing is really lame."
Posted by: PitbullNYC at March 13, 2009 9:21 AM
Sorry Rob, I make no apologies for my lameness - it is part of what defines me.
Depending on the circles that I move in, I have been known as "the lame chicken", "the roast chicken", even "the inscrutable chicken"...
Posted by: the chicken at March 13, 2009 9:30 AM
Well in that case make sure to leave the seat up.
Posted by: dittoburg at March 13, 2009 9:32 AM
oooooh something of value i can ask..
i picked up a wooden piece of furniture (it had a sign on free to good home, etc) so it doesnt have bed bugs or roaches or anything. my roommate helped me carry it in last night. might replace our regular coffee table with it.. it's like plain wood and it smells like wood. i want to polish it up.. if i cleaned it down would that be enough or would i have to sand it before putting like varnish on it? i think they sell colored varnishes right? like if i wanted to paint it a color but still have the look of the wood, is that possible? using a regular paint brush? i cant believe i dont know this, but i dont want to mess it up.
*r*
Posted by: PitbullNYC at March 13, 2009 9:33 AM
rob...that's a question more appropriate for the Forum. :)
Sand it and use a polyurethane sealer with a stain in it. If you can get the gel ones they are better.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 13, 2009 9:37 AM
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Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 13, 2009 9:41 AM
LAST
Posted by: bayridgegirl at March 13, 2009 9:43 AM
Promise? :)
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 13, 2009 9:45 AM
Nope!
Posted by: bayridgegirl at March 13, 2009 9:46 AM
I saw the Jon Stewart interview and thought it was good, but I think he's a little off if he thinks the CNBC people are "reporters". They have a couple of reporters and then a lot of disc jockeys who are on the air for 4-hour shifts. To muddle the analogy, it's like blaming the play-by-play announcers for the steroid era.
I do think Jim Cramer has a better grasp of what shady stuff goes on in hedge funds and the like -- having participated -- than most people there, and does call them out here and there.
I think he should have been talking to Mark Hoffman or any of the other higher ups at CNBC about getting more reporters on staff. Altho maybe there's no drama in that.
Posted by: Ringo at March 13, 2009 9:50 AM
Larry Kudlow for Senator.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 13, 2009 9:52 AM
rob- they have color stains so the wood shows through- look for one of those. And re the cat- I would at least check on him everyday. No matter how obese it isn't good for any animal to be starved for a day. And obese cats are at risk for diabetes so this eat/starve cycle is really unheathy. How much food are you supposed to give him?
Posted by: bxgrl at March 13, 2009 9:55 AM
Hah, Cramer said he wants indictments.
To quote the Cops theme song, "Whatcha gonna do when they come for you?"
Mayne Cramer and Bernie can share a cell.
Posted by: SnarkSlope at March 13, 2009 9:56 AM
> "It’s quite sad when a comedian/entertainer is the one
> asking the questions that the serious reporters should have."
Agreed. It was lovely seeing Cramer skewered by his own words. The man is a crook and a sociopath, even by Wall Street standards.
Posted by: SnarkSlope at March 13, 2009 9:57 AM
If the cat is obese he should be on a reduced calorie diet from the vet but that may be asking too much of the owner. Yes, the eat/starve cycle is unhealthy but so is store-bought cat food if the cat is obese!!!!
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 13, 2009 9:58 AM
The Chicken;
Good morning! Do you sleep, or are you up all hours of the night? I saw that your last post in the Furman thread was at 4 AM.
Last night I "regrouped" my thoughts, and have some further comments about Finance Guy's analysis. Please check it out in the Furman thread. I hope that Finance Guy comes back to take a look at it.
Montrose;
I think you were confused yesterday about my post in the Furman thread. I wasn't referring to you, but rather to Miss Muffet. Henceforth, I'm going to refrain from using "MM" to avoid this confusion!
Posted by: benson at March 13, 2009 9:58 AM
ugh now im all worried about the cat. he is obese. it's a regular store bought food can, the size of a tuna fish can (smaller maybe?) he said just come every other day and leave the can on the floor and it will be fine. honestly, can any other cat owners say if this is okay? im sure people do this all the time, but i dont want anything bad to happen to the cat, and im sure he loves the cat and knows what's best but still. im dealing with a 16 year old blind/deaf beagle who pees nonstop, an obese cat across town, and my pitbull lol. who knew a pitbull would be the easiest thing to take care of hahahah.
maybe i will just stop by everyday and give him a can of food. he's a sweet cat and i'll just chill there for an hour and play with him and listen to music or something. (do cats get lonely when their owners are away?) my roommate's boyfriend sleeps at our place every night so i think he's used to being alone at night, but i think he works from home during the day so he must be used to company. i dont know. im frazzled now thinking about handling 3 animals all by myself. welcome to adulthood i guess!
(thank god im gay. could you imagine if i had three kids!?!)
*r*
Posted by: PitbullNYC at March 13, 2009 10:03 AM
rob...for 3 or 4 days the cat will be fine. Don't worry.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 13, 2009 10:06 AM
"The man is a crook and a sociopath, even by Wall Street standards."
WOW!!!!
Is this serious??? I find Cramer to be a clown, and I don't think I've ever watched more than 10 seconds of his show before moving on. However, to call him a crook and sociopath seems beyond the pale. The man is an entertainer.
Two thoughts: freedom of speech, and Caveat Emptor. Best way to deal with guys like Cramer.
BTW: a little bit of trivia: Cramer and former Governor Spitzer were best pals at Harvard.
Posted by: benson at March 13, 2009 10:07 AM
Rob, I'd follow the insturctions of the cat owner.
Posted by: bayridgegirl at March 13, 2009 10:08 AM
yes the cat will be fine
they just found a cat living in a sofa for 3 weeks
it was on the Today show this morning!
Cats are resilient creatures
Ok - great another Open Thread about Cats :)
Posted by: gemini10 at March 13, 2009 10:08 AM
Spelling & grammar mistakes. I'm starting early today!
Posted by: bayridgegirl at March 13, 2009 10:09 AM
"Ok - great another Open Thread about Cats :)"
Re-write:
Another great Open Thread about Cats.
or
Another Open Thread about great Cats.
Posted by: bayridgegirl at March 13, 2009 10:11 AM
the eat/starve routine is really bad. my father is an old cat lady with 4 cats. he used to only feed them every 2 days because he thought they "looked fat". one of the cats began binging from all the dishes on feed day because he knew that he wouldn't be fed for the 2 next days. ugg the cat would ALWAYS get sick afterwards and barf. like a bolemic. it was so sad, but my father just thought it was cute. thankfully my mother intervened and broke his habit (only took her 4 years...!) and now the kitties get 1/2 cup twice a day with no more puking.
Posted by: bowl of dicks at March 13, 2009 10:11 AM
Yeah - feeding a cat every other day will be fine. It won't be happy, but he will survive.
Just to be safe I would leave a water bowl near the food, just in case it gets into a funk and decides it no longer likes toilet water.
Posted by: dirty_hipster at March 13, 2009 10:12 AM
Cats do get lonely so spend a little time with him. When I take care of my neighbor's cats I do that. I hope that isn't how the owner feeds him- 1 can every other day. thats horrible for the cat. And the food goes bad- would you want to eat tuna that was sitting out for a day and a night?
Why don't you feed him half a can a day- that way he gets the whole can but spread out. Keep the other half refrigerated. And please please please put in in a dish- cans have really sharp edges and cats mouths can get cut from them- jeez, I'm getting upset.
I want to take this cat from the guy. YOu don't treat an animal like that. So rob- you're a sweetie for caring so much about the cat. The owner does not know how to take care of an animal. What he's doing is cruel and if it was effective the cat wouldn't be obese.
Posted by: bxgrl at March 13, 2009 10:13 AM
Please, PLEASE, not another open thread about cats!! I'm beggin ya'!!!!!
Posted by: benson at March 13, 2009 10:14 AM
"BTW: a little bit of trivia: Cramer and former Governor Spitzer were best pals at Harvard."
WOW. Good one benson.
I want more perp walks - Madoff gave me a taste yesterday and I've got a blood thirst for more and I want it now.
Shadow markets indeed. It's got to stop. It will never stop.
Posted by: cobblehiller at March 13, 2009 10:17 AM
dh- would you like to be fed only every other day and the food is left out overnight. Sorry, no- it's not ok. And if it won't be happy, why do it? Why even take responsibility for an animal if you won't care for it properly ? (Not referring to you personally, the generic "you")
Posted by: bxgrl at March 13, 2009 10:18 AM
"The Chicken;
Good morning! Do you sleep, or are you up all hours of the night? I saw that your last post in the Furman thread was at 4 AM."
Posted by: benson at March 13, 2009 9:58 AM
I work London hours over here so I'm online from 3:30am to 2-3pm (at least until daylight saving kicks in over there, then it will be 2:30am to 1-2pm). Lunch happens for me at 7am.
Posted by: the chicken at March 13, 2009 10:19 AM
Hitler had a cat. Cat discussion over.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 13, 2009 10:19 AM
Gee- Sigh...I guess we could always go back to talk about all of dave's boyfriends :-).
I'm with you cobblehiller- I want his wife to walk the plank too. "little residence in France", my a$$. No way she should keep her assets- they came from him and they think she probably knew about it.
Posted by: bxgrl at March 13, 2009 10:20 AM
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[heh heh heh - that was just to annoy you benson!]
Posted by: cobblehiller at March 13, 2009 10:21 AM
bxgrl - absolutley not! and trust me, when I watch my friends' cats I go there every other day, give them fresh food and water and sit down and pet them for at least a half hour.
But to cause oneself anxiety over potentially killing it isn't necessary.
And please, we know our cats - if they aren't cared for properly in our absence they will let us know when we return and make us pay!
Posted by: dirty_hipster at March 13, 2009 10:21 AM
What did you have for lunch, chicken?
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 13, 2009 10:21 AM
"If the cat is obese he should be on a reduced calorie diet from the vet but that may be asking too much of the owner. Yes, the eat/starve cycle is unhealthy but so is store-bought cat food if the cat is obese!!!!"
I agree with Dave (that's probably what's keeping him fat) and would like to add that if the cat MUST drink from the toilet bowl at least flush it every day so that he's getting fresh(ish) water. Personally, I'd be feeding him every day too or at least leaving a bowl of dry food out for him to eat on the "off cycle" days. I also wouldn't tell the owner that I'd done it either I'd just but the extra food and do it. The flip side is cats technically can go without food for a few days and live. Not recommended, but he'd survive.
Also, don't be surprised if he hides out or gets a little aggressive with you if dad's not there. They do get lonely and usually withdraw a little bit. Cat's take longer than dogs to trust. So maybe sit and watch TV if you want to keep him company but don't be offended if he's a little bit leery of you or hisses (don't be scared it's how they tell you they're nervous since they can't bark). He'll let you know.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at March 13, 2009 10:22 AM
uh oh. You invoked godwins law. All hale dave!
Posted by: bxgrl at March 13, 2009 10:23 AM
Which ones would you like to hear about, bxgrl? :P
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 13, 2009 10:23 AM
Benson,
Actually I am dead serious. Watch the linked video and then tell me you still think Cramer is nothing more than a clown:
- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZWVmlxhk-tU
Posted by: SnarkSlope at March 13, 2009 10:23 AM
It has begun...
Jobless Rate Above 10% Defines Recession as Bernanke Predicted
http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601087&sid=aFPHiiinVQpA&refer=home
At least 4.4 million jobs have been claimed by the U.S. recession that began in December 2007, cutting across the country and the economy. Positions have been eliminated by employers as diverse as Microsoft Corp., KB Toys Inc., Dartmouth College and the nonprofit organization that produces “Sesame Street.”
The unemployment rate was just 6.1 precent in Oct 08 and now it's 10%?? That's a 40% increase in just 5 months!
The collapse of the Mutant Asset Bubble is accelerating infecting all aspects of our economic system and with a insolvent Banking System I think they will declare a Depression in the first quarter of 2010.
This a note we have entered the second worse Bear Market in history and we are on course to match the Great Depression. Anyone still believe that housing prices will hold up in Brownstone Brooklyn???
The What (Have a another skittle)
Someday this war is gonna end...
Posted by: Return of The What at March 13, 2009 10:25 AM
Is the cat not annoyed by the poo mist in and around the toilet bowl??? Sorry, couldn't help myself!!! :)
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 13, 2009 10:26 AM
The Census Bureau announced yesterday that they will be hiring 1.4 MM, yes, 1,400,000 people, to help with the 2010 census.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 13, 2009 10:28 AM
Chicken,
YES! I watched Jon Stewart last night too! Jon tore him several new ones.
I highly recommended that everyone watch it. It was a real eye opener.
http://www.thedailyshow.com/full-episodes/index.jhtml?episodeId=220533
I wonder if this will cause anyone at those financial news networks to change their tune.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at March 13, 2009 10:29 AM
I saw the Jon Stewart interview and thought it was good, but I think he's a little off if he thinks the CNBC people are "reporters". They have a couple of reporters and then a lot of disc jockeys who are on the air for 4-hour shifts. To muddle the analogy, it's like blaming the play-by-play announcers for the steroid era.
I do think Jim Cramer has a better grasp of what shady stuff goes on in hedge funds and the like -- having participated -- than most people there, and does call them out here and there.
I think he should have been talking to Mark Hoffman or any of the other higher ups at CNBC about getting more reporters on staff. Altho maybe there's no drama in that.
Posted by: Ringo at March 13, 2009 9:50 AM
This is certainly an argument against today's 24 hour news cycle and the need to fill dead air.
It's fine to regurgitate basic facts but I think there is a gaping hole for some more in-depth investigative journalism. One could argue that this is partly the job of the analyst (whether sell-side or buy-side).
One thing that Fidelity used to do when I was a sell-side analyst (and they probably still do it today) was to invite both a Bull and a Bear on a particular stock to a lunch meeting and have a semi-formal debate. Both analysts have the chance to present their case, followed by some Q&A.
I think something similar in a television format could make for some interesting viewing as long as they got "colourful" analysts. Anybody know anything about pitching ideas to the networks?
Posted by: the chicken at March 13, 2009 10:30 AM
Ok - I think for today we should discuss something other than:
cats (which I love!)
The What being a wacko (whom I find interesting)
Social commentary on the housing market (save that for other threads)
The Stock Market
anyone with me?????
Posted by: gemini10 at March 13, 2009 10:31 AM
"What did you have for lunch, chicken?
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 13, 2009 10:21 AM"
Jerk chicken and dirty rice (yes, really!). I usually reheat whatever my wife had for her dinner the previous evening.
Posted by: the chicken at March 13, 2009 10:32 AM
"I want his wife to walk the plank too."
His wife would just be the beginning...there are how many other people involved in this? Bernie is doing his best not to have to reveal a thing himself with the guilty plea. Forcing the govt to figure it out for themselves, but if Bernie were truly repentent, and I believe he is not, he would tell the whole g*dforsaken story and come clean and the others would step forward.
Posted by: cobblehiller at March 13, 2009 10:33 AM
Hmmm, perhaps we should discuss Brooklyn Real Estate for a change.
Nahhhhhhhhhh...
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 13, 2009 10:34 AM
DH- my cats make me pay if I get up a little later than usual and don't immediately attend to their needs.
And dave- I would love to go out and slaughter a few cows and chickens (oops- sorry Chicken!) to feed my horde but the Great EVLL would object to her basement being used in such a manner. I can't really agree with what is making the cat obese- if its not thin on a can of tuna every other day something else is the problem. It's still a cruel way to treat an animal.
Rob- really, cats are notoriously easy to care for, so long as you keep your maid's uniform neat and tidy, and when they ask for their paper and slippers you hop to it at once. Oh and a few skritches under the chin do not hurt. And try whispering a few endearments- don't forget the catnip toys and fluff the featherbed whle ou're at it. See? easy.
Posted by: bxgrl at March 13, 2009 10:34 AM
thanks for all the cat advice. :) i wasnt keen on the idea of him eating out of the can either. i ate out of a can once and cut my own tongue so i know what youre talking about bxgirl. im going to listen to the owner tho and go every other day and make sure there is fresh water in a bowl on the floor even tho he said he can drink from the toilet. he said not to worry about the litterbox. how often do you change that? they are gone exactly like a week. that's gotta smell after a week? im going to change it on my second visit. if the cat isnt a freakazoid tomorrow ill probably just stop by once a day and sit and read for an hour or something.
*rob*
Posted by: PitbullNYC at March 13, 2009 10:35 AM
oh wait, except for this thursday since that's the floyd's night right?
*r*
Posted by: PitbullNYC at March 13, 2009 10:35 AM
cobblehiller- I think Madoff is so not repentant. I think he's a true sociopath and I hope they stick him in the dirtiest, sleaziest prison in the system.
Posted by: bxgrl at March 13, 2009 10:37 AM
chicken...what industry did you cover when you were a sell side analyst? Except for a brief stint on the sales desk for Asian Equities with Deutsche Morgan Grenfell, I've always been on the buy side.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 13, 2009 10:38 AM
"oh wait, except for this thursday since that's the floyd's night right?"
Why indeed I believe it is, Rob. At least according to the Forum post I put up today
*hint, hint*
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 13, 2009 10:39 AM
rob- dare I ask what you were doing licking a can...no...wait...don't tell me :-)
Posted by: bxgrl at March 13, 2009 10:39 AM
Hi Cobblehiller and guess what?! The Madoff case is closed!!! That was a brilliant plan for Bernie to fall on his sword! If his family gets indicted they will call him on the witness stand and he will say "I did it by myself". I just love America and I love Bernie!!!
It's all fun until someone loses a eye...
The What (Bernie Skittles)
Someday this war is gonna end...
Posted by: Return of The What at March 13, 2009 10:39 AM
Happy birthday to me, Happy birthday to me, Happy Birthday dear Wasder, Happy birthday to me....
Way to ring my own bell on my 42nd birthday! A cheap and shameless ploy but one I am not above!
Posted by: wasder at March 13, 2009 10:39 AM
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The What
Someday this war is gonna end...
Posted by: Return of The What at March 13, 2009 10:40 AM
Happy Bday Wasder - pieces?
Posted by: gemini10 at March 13, 2009 10:41 AM
quote:
DH- my cats make me pay if I get up a little later than usual and don't immediately attend to their needs.
my roommates dog HOWLS on the dot every morning at either 4 or 5am. that's when he gets up and feeds the dogs then goes back to sleep. this is going to be one hell of a week for me hahahahah. i think the little stinker is going to have to used to being fed at 7.
*rob*
Posted by: PitbullNYC at March 13, 2009 10:42 AM
Wonderful birthday wishes to you, Wasder.
Eat cake...it's good for the soul.
Posted by: bayridgegirl at March 13, 2009 10:42 AM
Happy birthday wasder! Yes it was a shameless ploy...but it worked :-). Have a great day.
Posted by: bxgrl at March 13, 2009 10:43 AM
42 is no biggie, wasder. Let us know when you turn 50 and we'll have a party!!! :)
Happy Birthday
A Pisces man can be everything you want him to be- or everything you don't want him to be. A tide in his affairs is synonymous with opportunity. It requires a firm decision, determined action, and the ability to drown any old, soggy dreams that prevent success. The trouble is that some Pisces men never recognize that tide at its flood, even when it sloshes over their feet.
The Pisces man isn't weak. It's just that he may linger too long on a fading, silver star, and miss the bright sun¡©light of success. Not all Pisceans are gentle dreamers. But more of them than you can scatter with a pebble are. However, there is hope. There's always hope, where there's life. Although the world needs his lovely imagination only too desperately, there comes a time when the Pisces male has to go about the business of earning his potatoes. When he does that, he has a snap of it, because the Neptune intuition coupled with his clever mind can turn him toward sensible goals which could bring him fame and recog¡©nition-even wealth and immortality. If not all that (you can't hit the jackpot every time), then at least respectability and comfortable security. Let's hope that's the kind of Pisces male you're sailing with. Practically no other Sun sign can stop his potential under those circumstances.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 13, 2009 10:44 AM
What, THANK YOU for being one of the few to not talk about cats!
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 13, 2009 10:44 AM
Happy B-Day Wasder!!
It just so happens that I got married on your Birthday!
Posted by: TownhouseLady at March 13, 2009 10:44 AM
alright - new topic
Best place in Brooklyn to get cupcakes?
I seriously haven't found 1 place yet, so please enlighten me if I am missing out....
am not talking brownies,cookies or cake here folks
cupcakes?!?!?!?!
Posted by: gemini10 at March 13, 2009 10:45 AM
wasder, happy birthday!
Did you realize that Uranus was discovered on this day?
(setup line of the day)
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 13, 2009 10:45 AM
Happy Anniversary THL!!! I'll buy you a box of chocolates when I go past Putnam Candy Store.
Posted by: wasder at March 13, 2009 10:45 AM
"What, THANK YOU for being one of the few to not talk about cats!"
I love cats but don't have one. I think in the upcoming depression we would fight over the cans of Cat food.
The What
Someday this war is gonna end..
Posted by: Return of The What at March 13, 2009 10:46 AM
Snark and THL;
Oh come on! Jon Stewart complaining about CNBC is like the kettle calling the pot black. As the Chicken points out, both trade in the 24 news/infotainment industry. Chicken hits the nail right on the head: if you want to put a stop to this, turn the dial off, and turn to some serious investigative journalism.
Snark, my comment regarding Cramer being a clown pertained to his "Mad Money" show. Anyone who takes this show seriously has no business investing in the first place. Better to put their money in CD's.
As for the video, he is not taling about his show, he's talking about his "tricks of the trade" as a hedge-fund manager. So what? Imagine that, someone with a postion in a stock trying to move the market via "spreading the word" !! I'm SHOCKED!!
I think folks are losing their heads here. Putting Mdoff aside, who's getting his just desserts, how did hedge-fund managers get the rap for this economy (shout-out to DIBS). They were not the ones involved with this mortgage mess. Look to the symbiotic relationship between the banks and the government for that one (see: Fannie Mae and their army of lobbyists).
Posted by: benson at March 13, 2009 10:47 AM
I hope nobody discovers it today Biff!
Posted by: wasder at March 13, 2009 10:48 AM
European Telecoms, DIBS.
Happy Birthday Wasder and THL!
Posted by: the chicken at March 13, 2009 10:48 AM
Happy Birthday dear wasder, Happy Birthday to you!
Hope 42 is a wonderful year for you!
Posted by: cobblehiller at March 13, 2009 10:48 AM
THL:
Happy Anniversary!!
How many years?
Eat cake!
Posted by: bayridgegirl at March 13, 2009 10:49 AM
You may be right What, thank goodness I buy the giant cases at BJ's.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at March 13, 2009 10:50 AM
gemini....along with the best biscotti, the best cupcakes are at Downtown Atlantic on the 300 block of Atlantic Ave....there's a window display and a small takeout are but otherwise its a pretty good restaurant.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 13, 2009 10:50 AM
Hubby is also a Pisces. They're okay people ;-)
Posted by: bayridgegirl at March 13, 2009 10:51 AM
Just 2. So he's not sick of me just yet.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at March 13, 2009 10:51 AM
I would like to have a cat but I'm usually gone from friday morning until Monday evening. :(
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 13, 2009 10:52 AM
Dibs - I've seen those cupcakes, but as an avid cupcake eater, I am usually suspect of those huge fluff bombs
but if you say they taste good - I can try em. I just haven't found a good cupcake here in Brooklyn yet
THL - happy Anniversary!
Posted by: gemini10 at March 13, 2009 10:53 AM
dave the weekend warrior
Posted by: dirty_hipster at March 13, 2009 10:55 AM
I'm going to have an Affogato (vanilla gelato with an espresso poured over it).
The cool thing is we had a very small reception in a wine cellar at a restaurant. So we get to go back each year to have our wedding night dinner (we did last year too).
Let's just hope the place stays in business for years to come!
Posted by: TownhouseLady at March 13, 2009 10:56 AM
Cupcakes? Why don't you just go to Manhattan and wait on line at Magnolia for an hour? (gag)
Posted by: dirty_hipster at March 13, 2009 10:57 AM
DIBS;
The best biscotti in Brooklyn is at Cuccio's bakery on Ave X in Gravesend. Even Marty Markowitz says so!
THL: happy anniversary!
Wasder: happy birthday!
Posted by: benson at March 13, 2009 10:57 AM
Best Cupcake Ever Ever Ever:
The Chocolate Room
Chocolate Cupcake with chocolate frosting...heavenly.
I HATE that sugary gloppy frosting ala Magnolia Bakery (which btw is overrated crap)
Posted by: bayridgegirl at March 13, 2009 10:57 AM
Good morning What,
You're right there - I just wish we could force him to do some kind of community service. Laying on a cot all day is too easy.
Posted by: cobblehiller at March 13, 2009 10:58 AM
dave- if you have 2 they're fine for a couple of days- so long as you leave out dry food (yes- there are gourmet brands ) and water. MM has 2 lovely little ones- if wasder isn't still thinking of them. Cats are better in pairs actually. Hordes are like kitty cossacks.
Posted by: bxgrl at March 13, 2009 10:58 AM
benson, you're right. At the last gathering someone asked me if I didn't think hedge funds were responsible. I kind of ducked the question, not wanting to get into a lengthy discussion.
hedge funds come and go. Most of them actually have protected their clients money in the downturn to a greater degree than you may think. Its ONLY the bad one's you are hearing about.
Ponzi schemes are ponzi schemes, they come in all forms. 99% of the hedge funds operate within the law. You may agree or disagree that some of the laws need to be changed but thats a different issue.
A lot of hedge funds got blown up with the closing of their prime broker (Bear Stearns or Lehman. The biggest part of this mess was created by easy money which many of the hedge funds took advantage of.
There are no hedge funds seeking or receiving TARP, TALF or any other free handout.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 13, 2009 10:59 AM
Dave,
Get two they'll keep each other company. Then just keep them on a dry food diet and find someone to feed them on Saturdays.
They'll be fine. At the very least much finer than living in a shelter :(
Posted by: TownhouseLady at March 13, 2009 10:59 AM
A Pisces man can be everything you want him to be- or everything you don't want him to be. A tide in his affairs is synonymous with opportunity. It requires a firm decision, determined action, and the ability to drown any old, soggy dreams that prevent success. The trouble is that some Pisces men never recognize that tide at its flood, even when it sloshes over their feet.
The Pisces man isn't weak. It's just that he may linger too long on a fading, silver star, and miss the bright sun¡©light of success. Not all Pisceans are gentle dreamers. But more of them than you can scatter with a pebble are. However, there is hope. There's always hope, where there's life. Although the world needs his lovely imagination only too desperately, there comes a time when the Pisces male has to go about the business of earning his potatoes. When he does that, he has a snap of it, because the Neptune intuition coupled with his clever mind can turn him toward sensible goals which could bring him fame and recog¡©nition-even wealth and immortality. If not all that (you can't hit the jackpot every time), then at least respectability and comfortable security. Let's hope that's the kind of Pisces male you're sailing with. Practically no other Sun sign can stop his potential under those circumstances.
Oh My God, Dave. That is so weirdly like me it freaked me out. Thanks for this though. With my big exhibition coming up I hope and believe that the second part of this equation is coming to fruition. I am definitely the happy dreamer type but the the power/success factor may be right around the corner. At the risk of completely giving away my already only marginally concealed identity I will let you guys know when my big photo show is going to be. It is at the number 1 gallery in the world for rock music photography (my specialty) and it will be this summer so be on the lookout. Thanks for all the birthday wishes guys and I will try not to milk it today!
Posted by: wasder at March 13, 2009 11:00 AM
BRG - Thank you - I wil try that out too!
omg - I HATE magnolia
ok secret - best cupcakes(but you have to get there early in the day) is a place called "out of The Kitchen" on Hudson Street near Charles street in the West Village
amazing vanilla cupcakes!
Posted by: gemini10 at March 13, 2009 11:01 AM
THL - Happy Anniversary. I think you're no longer eligible now to appear on The Newlywed Game.
Here is the #1 moment from that show
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p_pmbJpltP4
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 13, 2009 11:01 AM
THL:
2 years - aaaaaaw, still in that *Love* stage, I see.
btw 2nd year Anniversary Gift
Traditional = Cotton
Modern = China
42nd Birthday Gift
Male = Woman who'll show him her *Uranus*
Female = Someone who is willing to see her *Uranus*
Posted by: bayridgegirl at March 13, 2009 11:01 AM
I'm feeling bummed after my posts on Uranus and the Newlywed Game clip!
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 13, 2009 11:02 AM
benson...two things non-hedge fund related....
Gravesend is too far to go for a biscotti and.
I wouldn't take biscotti recommendations from a guy named Marty Markowitz. :)
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 13, 2009 11:02 AM
we get our cupcakes from some place on the LES at work for birthdays sometimes. they are very very good. i think it's called sugar something?
*r*
Posted by: PitbullNYC at March 13, 2009 11:03 AM
I didn't even look yet but I have to throw out a guess and say it's the one where the question is:
Where's the strangest place you and your husband have ever made whoopie?
O.k...now I'm going to look. I hope I'm right!!
Posted by: TownhouseLady at March 13, 2009 11:03 AM
wasder....and everyone else...get Linda Goodman's Sun Signs book...you will be amazed at how much the descriptions match you and your close friends.
I am a CLASSIC Scorpio of the worst kind!!!!!
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 13, 2009 11:04 AM
speaking of cupcakes.. well frosting.. as a kid (from 4th - 6th grade i would use my lunch money and allowance and buy a tub of duncan heines chocolate frosting and eat it for lunch. EVERY DAY!) how gross is that but it was SO good and everyone was so jealous hahahaha. i cant believe teachers would walk by me everyday in the lunch room for 3 years and not say a word. but that was back in the day when kids had more rights than they do today i guess.
*rob*
Posted by: PitbullNYC at March 13, 2009 11:05 AM
Anyone familiar with **shudder** Astoria? I'm going to be staying the weekend and need a rec for dinner/drinks. God help me!!
Posted by: dirty_hipster at March 13, 2009 11:05 AM
I was stunned when I first had a Magnolia cupcake after all the hype. They really are gross and it really is just hype/fluff.
wasder: Ah, g'head - it's ya birthday! : )
Posted by: cobblehiller at March 13, 2009 11:05 AM
HA!!! I knew it!!! I had the question a little backward but that's the one I was thinking of!
Posted by: TownhouseLady at March 13, 2009 11:05 AM
Connect the dots, Benson.
Cramer describes how to manipulate the market.
Cramer is given a TV show to manipulate a wider audience.
Do you believe he is not somehow profiting from his pronouncements?
I agree with you that anybody watching his show and taking his advice is a fool.
Posted by: SnarkSlope at March 13, 2009 11:05 AM
Wow DIBS, that explains so much.
Posted by: cobblehiller at March 13, 2009 11:06 AM
THL, you and I have to be partners in any future '70s and '80s pop culture trivia contests!
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 13, 2009 11:06 AM
We sure do Biff. I don't want to boast (yes I do) but I have been know to win Trivial Pursuit games on a pretty regular basis.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at March 13, 2009 11:09 AM
The Scorpio....
http://mizian.com.ne.kr/englishwiz/library/
names/zodiac/scorpio.htm
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 13, 2009 11:09 AM
Rob - Sugar Sweet Sunshine is the bakery on Rivington - yeah they are good!
Sunsigns is the best astrology book out there -also her other book Love Signs
A Great website to do an indepth astro profile if you know your birth place and time is called:
www.astrodienst.com
clearly I am a Gemini!!!
Posted by: gemini10 at March 13, 2009 11:10 AM
Aquarius here. My rising is Pisces and my Moon sign is in Libra.
*r*
Posted by: PitbullNYC at March 13, 2009 11:10 AM
DH, Not to worry! —
There are some really great Greek restaurants over there. Check out Menu pages. There is one that looks kind of crummy on the outskirts - but makes fresh fish dishes - totally awesome. I'll look for the name. You will not starve!
Posted by: cobblehiller at March 13, 2009 11:10 AM
Snark;
Are there not full-disclosure laws? Does not CNBC and anyone else offering financial advice to the public have to disclose if they have a position in any investment they recommend? Has CNBC violated these laws?
Posted by: benson at March 13, 2009 11:11 AM
THL, I'm pretty good at that game too. And the Baby Boomer Edition? Fuggedhaboutit!
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 13, 2009 11:11 AM
Gemini, with rising in Virgo, cancer moon!
Rob - we are partners in air signs!!!
Posted by: gemini10 at March 13, 2009 11:13 AM
> "Has CNBC violated these laws?"
That's a very good question, and one that I hope is being investigated.
Posted by: SnarkSlope at March 13, 2009 11:14 AM
thanks cobblehiller! I'll be staying in the outskirts (i think) east of Steinway.
Posted by: dirty_hipster at March 13, 2009 11:17 AM
gemini: I did the Astrodienst partner report for BH and myself when we first got together. It's very indepth and pretty interesting. [me: Virgo, Libra rising, Leo moon]
Posted by: cobblehiller at March 13, 2009 11:17 AM
Cramer is not stupid, despite what people here might think. I would be quite surprised if he and the CNBC lawyers haven't done everything possible to ensure his providing investment advice isn't contravening any securities laws. I also suspect he's not trading in his personal account any stocks that he discussed on the show. It would just be way too easy to nab him if he was.
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 13, 2009 11:19 AM
The people that call in to Cramer's show remind me of the E*trade baby in the highchair.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 13, 2009 11:20 AM
What does a Steinway? For that matter what does a hen weigh?
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 13, 2009 11:20 AM
Cobbilehiller - wow we are very similiar with respect to our sun/rising signs being opposite
but you have a firey emotional side ;)
I did that too with my husband, - I even paid the $25 for reallllly indepth version where you provide both parties coordinates and get a report a month later - I have to say it was spot on
laugh all you want - but this is how the ancients did things back then!!!
Posted by: gemini10 at March 13, 2009 11:21 AM
All this talk of astrology is making me sorry I asked to curb the cat discussions.
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 13, 2009 11:21 AM
There used to be a nice Egyptian restaurant on Steinway. I'll have to look it up...
Found it. Mombar.
- http://queens.about.com/od/astoriainqueensnewyork/ig/Astoria-Photos/Mombar-Restaurant-in-Astoria.htm
Posted by: SnarkSlope at March 13, 2009 11:21 AM
Happy Birthday, Wasder!
Enjoy the day, the sun is shining, and spring is coming. Yea!
Posted by: Montrose Morris at March 13, 2009 11:22 AM
Steinways weigh about 1500-2K lbs
am I right?
Posted by: gemini10 at March 13, 2009 11:22 AM
I've been on both Bloomberg and CNBC and Biff is correct. Even for guests during the day you have to divulge firm and personal ownership and you cannot have traded in a stock that you will be talking about for 3 days prior to your appearance.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 13, 2009 11:22 AM
Biff - what's your sign
Posted by: gemini10 at March 13, 2009 11:22 AM
Can we talk about dogs? Dogs are SO much better than cats. ENY?
Posted by: benson at March 13, 2009 11:22 AM
I've never paid for an astrological consult in the U.S. I have paid in Thailand but he was really good looking.
Full disclosure: I have paid for other services.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 13, 2009 11:23 AM
"Biff - what's your sign"
Slippery When Wet. :-)
Actually, I'm also a Pisces.
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 13, 2009 11:24 AM
ok I love dogs too
we want to get either a chow chow or Malamute
thoughts?
Posted by: gemini10 at March 13, 2009 11:24 AM
"Full disclosure: I have paid for other services."
Full disclosure: you have paid for full disclosure.
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 13, 2009 11:25 AM
Biff--I have done lots of stuff with Bon Jovi over the years...
Posted by: wasder at March 13, 2009 11:25 AM
West Highland Terriers!! They are the best!
Full disclosure: I have a position in this breed.
Posted by: benson at March 13, 2009 11:26 AM
"firey emotional side"
Moi? I have no idea what you're talking about gemini! ; )
It seems pretty right on for us, I was impressed. It took us about a week to read the damn thing - we took it on vacation with us. It's interesting.
[DH, still looking! I haven't forgotten...]
Posted by: cobblehiller at March 13, 2009 11:26 AM
chow chows, like the Akita I used to have, need a lot of training. They can be really difficult with any other animals.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 13, 2009 11:27 AM
wasder, and I've been a bon vivant for years!
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 13, 2009 11:27 AM
And, an Asshat as well :)
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 13, 2009 11:28 AM
touche!
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 13, 2009 11:28 AM
I have read that about Chows - they are sorta aloof and really like to do their own thing seperate from what you the owner is doing - hahaha - but they are mushy furballs and I love em
CH - hahaha, seriously I loved that report - I still have it!
Biff - oh brother, yeah I know Bon Jovi well to - that was my first concert evah! in Lawn Guyland of course!!!
Posted by: gemini10 at March 13, 2009 11:29 AM
gemini10, wasder knows Bon Jovi, not me. Please get your Pisces men straight! :-)
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 13, 2009 11:31 AM
yay dog talk!
so my dog will finally be sleeping with me this week. question for you. if you had a dog for a long time who always chose, given the option, to sleep with someone else, would you be offended and love him the same? i am in that situation. my dog sleeps every single night with my roommate and his boyfriend downstairs. at first i missed him, but now i actually don't and prefer him to sleep with them. part of me thinks it's cuz they have a huge bed and i sleep on an uncomfortable pleather futon/couch hybrid kind of thing. i dont know. my dog likes to always sleep with people, but always no matter where ive lived he prefers to sleep with someone else. it's not like snore or fart in my sleep or anything. (i do talk in my sleep tho ahhaha. a LOT! and grind my teeth) but i cant imagine that bothering a dog.
my roommates dog chooses to sleep in a beanbag (not the same beanbag i relax in tho! ew) in the living room alone.
who here sleeps with their dogs?
*r*
Posted by: PitbullNYC at March 13, 2009 11:32 AM
seriously - I cannot keep up with all you fishies!
Posted by: gemini10 at March 13, 2009 11:32 AM
Did any of you hear about the Chow, Genghis Khan, that Martha Stewart was getting? It's so sad!!
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/thedishrag/2009/03/martha-stewarts.html
Posted by: TownhouseLady at March 13, 2009 11:33 AM
Something's definitely fishy around here; and I ain't just talkin' about wasder and me.
I'm the bon vivant.
And the Asshat, apparently.
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 13, 2009 11:35 AM
I worked for his uncle Tony Bongiovi.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at March 13, 2009 11:35 AM
I must chime in on the fat-cat question. Cats are carnivores, and we feed them cat food, which is mostly cereal (grains, carbs). It's no mystery why they're fat and diabetic. If I had a cat, I would feed it tuna or chicken or livers or something like that. Not cereal. Which probably also makes their blood sugar go up and down. Poor, poor things.
Posted by: mopar at March 13, 2009 11:36 AM
thl - I did hear about that - sooo sad - what a horrible freak accident! - she really loves Chows
Posted by: gemini10 at March 13, 2009 11:36 AM
I've been called a phony baloney.
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 13, 2009 11:36 AM
I hav an aquarium in my bedroom. Anyone else keep fish??
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 13, 2009 11:37 AM
I danced to the Bony Maroney.
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 13, 2009 11:37 AM
"I hav an aquarium in my bedroom."
Yes, and tulips on your organ, apparently.
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 13, 2009 11:39 AM
Oh g*d wasder - now you're going to be besieged with bon jovi fans at the party. I think you better where a name tag that says Hello my name is "What"! : P
[Just kidding What! And you should come too - wear a made up name on your tag - no one will know!]
Posted by: cobblehiller at March 13, 2009 11:39 AM
"I hav an aquarium in my bedroom. Anyone else keep fish??"
I'm not into 'Sleeping with the Fishes'
Posted by: bayridgegirl at March 13, 2009 11:39 AM
This might be the place that I'm thinking of:
Taverna Kyclades
(718) 545-8666
3307 Ditmars Blvd
Long Island City, NY 11105
It's not fancy looking but the food is pretty good! However - disclaimer - I haven't been there in awhile, and there are a couple bad reviews on the Menu Pages site. I'd go with Snarks recommendation unless you are feeling bold.
Posted by: cobblehiller at March 13, 2009 11:42 AM
BRG - good one!
Wasder - did you really work with Bon Jovi? I work in the music biz and knew someone who worked very closely with them, couldn't say enough good things about their whole crew
Posted by: gemini10 at March 13, 2009 11:42 AM
Snappy!!!!! Snappy????? Did you hear what BRG just said???
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 13, 2009 11:43 AM
"I worked for his uncle Tony Bongiovi." With this and the birthday/anniversary thing there is definitely some strange energy connecting us today THL.
Biff, My heart is like an open highway, as Frankie says I did it my way. I just want to live while I'm alive. Know what I'm saying?
Posted by: wasder at March 13, 2009 11:45 AM
> "I'd go with Snarks recommendation unless you are feeling bold."
I should add the disclaimer that I have not been to Mombar in about five years. Caveat omnivore.
Posted by: SnarkSlope at March 13, 2009 11:45 AM
I don't think it's sleep that BRG is after.
Posted by: SnarkSlope at March 13, 2009 11:46 AM
this made me LOL
"Just last week a group of transvestite teenagers in the West Village were arrested for robbing locals and spending the loot on wigs."
*rob*
Posted by: PitbullNYC at March 13, 2009 11:46 AM
Wasder - did you really work with Bon Jovi? I work in the music biz and knew someone who worked very closely with them, couldn't say enough good things about their whole crew
Gemini--I am a photographer/film-maker and do most of my work in the music biz. I have done a documentary on JBJ as well as EPKs for the band and I have gone on tour with them as a photog.
Posted by: wasder at March 13, 2009 11:46 AM
Thanks for the recs snark/c-hiller!
Posted by: dirty_hipster at March 13, 2009 11:48 AM
wasder, that sounds very cool.
I saw a thread on Weeksville and was going to run over here (click over hear, I should say) and alert MM as I know she's interested in it. Lo and behold, she had already been to that thread and commented on it. Wait...what the hell is my point?
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 13, 2009 11:50 AM
Wasder - I have probably worked with you to do epks on many an artist!!!
small world probably!
Posted by: gemini10 at March 13, 2009 11:52 AM
gemini--I hope I was nice. Do you work at a label?
Posted by: wasder at March 13, 2009 11:53 AM
Cobgrats!
I turned 40 last Sunday. I've already put the deposit on a red Maserati.
Posted by: dittoburg at March 13, 2009 11:53 AM
Mopar,
Cat's should eat about 5% carbs. This emulates what they'd get eating in the wild. MOST quality cat food are at about this level.
I don't want to jinx it but every cat I've owned has lived well beyond the typical age span of most cats. By eating good quality wet/dry food.
Some cats with allergies and or other health problems may need to have additional adjustments made to their diets. A vet can diagnose this and recommend whats best.
Same goes for dogs.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at March 13, 2009 11:54 AM
Bensons - why is it I think your Westie matches your moustache?
Posted by: dittoburg at March 13, 2009 11:55 AM
"Cobgrats!"
= short for cobblehiller congratulations?
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 13, 2009 11:56 AM
I meant congrats.
thinking about that cobb salad for lunch.
Posted by: dittoburg at March 13, 2009 11:57 AM
THL;
Just saw your comments on the Italian broker code words.
Hmmmmmmmmm. Interesting, coming from someone who has written on this site about Dyker Heights aesthetics, "guys with Camaros" and your former pizzeria-owning landlord (you know, THAT situation).
Let he who has not sinned throw the first stone.....
Posted by: benson at March 13, 2009 11:57 AM
My sister teaches at a school that Bon Jovi’s daughter attends.
A couple of months ago, my sister and I were in the Pool changing room at the school and overheard 2 other teachers discussing Parent/Teacher night. They were discussing how he that night wearing tight jeans and what his butt looked like and how cute he is.
Let’s just say, my sis and I got dressed very slowly.
Posted by: bayridgegirl at March 13, 2009 11:59 AM
Wasder - yes at one of the majors
ha - you guys are the nice ones - Im always worried we are the neurotic weirdos who take weeks to pay you guys and have a million edits!
Posted by: gemini10 at March 13, 2009 12:01 PM
gemini--if you have even been my client I hope you are again some time! Most of my label clients pay me fairly quickly, or at least consistently time frame wise. Within 60 days. As for notes, the only issue I sometimes have is when I have asked for all notes to be collated by one person and then I get ten separate sets of conflicting notes. And then just when we are onlining, the label president who never watched it during the editorial process comes in with some bizarre irrelevant note that makes us have to reschedule all our post. This only happens once in a while though. Chances are pretty good we have worked together I would say.
Posted by: wasder at March 13, 2009 12:08 PM
BTW--biff knows my not so secret identity if you want to reach me.
Posted by: wasder at March 13, 2009 12:09 PM
YEAH BENSON I KNOW THAT SITUATION!
You calling me racist? Well then buck up big boy cause it's !$%*#&^$_#* on now!
What that broker did was racist. There's no question about it.
So I don't enjoy the architectural/design aestetic found in a majority of Dyker Heights that makes me a racist?
Because I talked about guys in Camaros that's racist? Buddy I grew up riding in Camaros (hello, you remember the 80's right?) I wasn't aware that Italians had the lock on them.
Yeah, my landlord owned a "pizza place" and yeah, I'm familiar with THAT situation. let's call a spade a spade shall we? His business dealing insanely questionable. There's no doubt in my mind there was something other than cheese, dough and sauce he traded in. That's all I'll say about that.
He who has not sinned, shove it up your racist *ss Benson.
I'm married to an Italian. You dumb SH*T!
Posted by: TownhouseLady at March 13, 2009 12:10 PM
"biff knows my not so secret identity if you want to reach me."
But wasder, how would she reach you through me if she doesn't know how to reach me?
gemeni10, you can email me at biffchampion@yahoo.com and I'll pass your info on to wasder if you like. Or you can come next Thursday and get it from him directly.
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 13, 2009 12:11 PM
THL...The Italians prefer the "IROC" Z
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 13, 2009 12:13 PM
"Six Flags is going bankrupt"
What depression?
***Bid half off peak comps***
Posted by: Brownstones Half Off at March 13, 2009 12:18 PM
Wasder -OK, that's toooo hilararious
of course the label pres NEVER sees anything until we hand them the "Finished Copy" and that's when they say something about some bullet point that really doesn't make/break the EPK, but makes you life a living hell.
Also for the record-when you guys do upload clips onto an FTP, please remember us label folks usually don't have fancy schmancy Macs to work off of so it does take us 40 mins to upload something that's 286MB - hahahaha which usually results in us emailing you back saying "um, this link doesn't work"!!!!!!!!!!!! - hahahaha
Frankly - I am a nerd about paying vendors and really try to do it fairly quickly.
Posted by: gemini10 at March 13, 2009 12:18 PM
YOU WANNA TELL ME WHAT HE SAID WASN'T CODE?
You're a jack*ass Benson. Seriously.
I love that you've been compiling a list of things that I said that could potentially be read another way.
Maybe Dave and Snark better note that I used "hetro-sissy" yesterday in case they ever feel the need to say I'm homophobic.
So deplorably pathetic.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at March 13, 2009 12:18 PM
Ladies and gentlemen;
I present exhibit "A":
http://www.brownstoner.com/brownstoner/archives/2008/07/dyker_heights_m.php#comments
Funny how no one called PropJoe on this one, except SixYearsandCounting.
Posted by: benson at March 13, 2009 12:19 PM
Hey, everybody, look over here......It's lunchtime! Hooray.
Posted by: bayridgegirl at March 13, 2009 12:22 PM
THL & benson.....We all know who's racist here and who isn't. PropJoe, winelover, a few others.
Stop throwing this stuff back and forth at each other over what started out as some broker acting like, well, a broker.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 13, 2009 12:23 PM
ugh! my stupid blackmarket newport dealer just raised the prices to 7 bux a pack! that is not bootleg price! it was 5 just a month ago, then he raised it to 6 and i was like fine, whatever cuz it's like 9 in most stores but im not paying a bootlegger 7 bux a pack! grrrrr
*rob*
Posted by: PitbullNYC at March 13, 2009 12:24 PM
BRG...being the good catholic that I am (and actually remebering) I got a shrimp salad on rye.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 13, 2009 12:24 PM
Geez, 202 and it's just after noon...will you look at that.
Posted by: cobblehiller at March 13, 2009 12:26 PM
DIBS, the 'catholic church' doesn't think you're a good Catholic.
Posted by: bayridgegirl at March 13, 2009 12:28 PM
Alright THL and all;
You want to know why I've got my balls twisted on this one, allow me to tell you.
I highly recommend that you read the book "Liberal Racialism" by the author Jim Sleeper, in which he recounts how one of the favorite ploys that the liberal elites use is establish their moral superiority by tsk-tsking the "racism" of white ethnics, and Italians in particular. I can't possibly go through it on this thread, so I just recommend that you read this book. Our former senator, Patrick Moynihan, also called liberals out on this one with his classic book "The Jews, Italians, Irish, Blacks and Puerto Ricans of NYC" (I'm not sure I got that title right, but it goes something like that).
Posted by: benson at March 13, 2009 12:28 PM
I never said I was a "good" catholic, BRG. Is that code??
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 13, 2009 12:30 PM
Biff--will you be my press agent?
Gemini--that's great that you are a fast payer. Always appreciated by us starving artist types. I hear you about the FTP stuff. I think we have a pretty good system where we compress it enough to be quickly downloadable but not so much that it looks crappy. But if that was a wink wink kind of thing I am sorry if you ever had trouble downloading. Why don't you guys all have macs at a record label.
Posted by: wasder at March 13, 2009 12:32 PM
Benson,
So what exactly about my calling the house tacky was aimed at Italian?
Blue/Black hair?
Arcylic nails?
Marble Columns, Chandeliers?
Velvet Track suits?
I was making fun of their taste not Ethnicity. In Fact SEVERAL people referenced Italians. Not one of them me.
I'm a child of the suburban 80's moron. This house screams tacky stuck in the 80's ostentatious decor!!
You're REALLY unbelievable. How DARE you call me out like that. Seriously Benson, you better tip toe around this broad for a while because I'm beyond FURIOUS!!!
I just may have to show up on Thursday after all.
You piece of FILTH!
Posted by: TownhouseLady at March 13, 2009 12:33 PM
I highly recommend you shove it up you rear end!
Posted by: TownhouseLady at March 13, 2009 12:34 PM
I am an unashamed racist - I can't stand anyone from the Pitcairn Islands. Those Pitcairners just rub me up the wrong way.
Every other nationality else is okay in my book though.
Posted by: the chicken at March 13, 2009 12:34 PM
Anyone care for some Chamomile tea?
Posted by: TownhouseLady at March 13, 2009 12:35 PM
BRG...being the good catholic that I am (and actually remebering) I got a shrimp salad on rye.
- Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 13, 2009 12:24 PM
I never said I was a "good" catholic, BRG. Is that code??
- Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 13, 2009 12:30 PM
So are you a good catholic or not a good catholic? Geez, make up your mind.
If you're not a good catholic, then you'll eat meat on Friday's.
Yes, Good is code. I can't say what it means, it's racist. :-)
Posted by: bayridgegirl at March 13, 2009 12:35 PM
I'll join you THL, do you take honey in your tea?
Posted by: cobblehiller at March 13, 2009 12:37 PM
Wsder - I will try to make it to the Bstoner gather and we can have a chat then!!
oh please the labels don't have money to use on the right things - come on!!!
why is it still ok to pay for an exec to fly 7 hours to Europe in BA Biz for 7K and I still can't get a raise?!?!?! - Go Figure
I have always paid my vendors very quickly :)
Posted by: gemini10 at March 13, 2009 12:38 PM
I guess I lied. That means I've sinned. On a Friday, during Lent. Oh, Lord,
[Trying to remember the words for a "good" Act of Contrition]
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 13, 2009 12:38 PM
Where are the CareBears when you need them?
Posted by: SnarkSlope at March 13, 2009 12:39 PM
THL;
Given that you could so clearly discern what the broker meant with those code words, why couldn't you find them in this Dyker Heights thread? Actually, no such discernment was needed then, was it, since PropJoe called it: "Dirty Jersey Guido". Where was your sense of outrage then?
Posted by: benson at March 13, 2009 12:39 PM
Right now I'm taking 1/2 a Xanex and cabernet in my tea.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at March 13, 2009 12:40 PM
We'll talk about it Thursday b*tch.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at March 13, 2009 12:41 PM
"Kiss Me Guido" was a great movie.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 13, 2009 12:41 PM
sterotypes exist because people fill them
case closed
Posted by: gemini10 at March 13, 2009 12:44 PM
I guess now is not a good time to post pictures of my big hair.
Posted by: bayridgegirl at March 13, 2009 12:44 PM
"I'm taking 1/2 a Xanex and cabernet in my tea."
Ok, just go easy on the Cabernet...my doctor made me PROMISE never to drink with my xanax, and I never do.
benson, darling, please take it down a notch. You're making me nervous.
Posted by: cobblehiller at March 13, 2009 12:46 PM
Or for me to talk about the hot Italian sausage I had last night on a bed of vermicelli!!!!
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 13, 2009 12:47 PM
"I guess now is not a good time to post pictures of my big hair."
Now is a fabulous time to post pictures of your big hair!
Posted by: cobblehiller at March 13, 2009 12:47 PM
Actually THL was making me nervous.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 13, 2009 12:48 PM
"We'll talk about it Thursday b*tch.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at March 13, 2009 12:41 PM"
Cool. I'm going to get there extra early now and snag me a front row seat!
Posted by: the chicken at March 13, 2009 12:49 PM
Well then! Now that we're ALL nervous...can we look at pictures from BRGs archives?
Posted by: cobblehiller at March 13, 2009 12:50 PM
I said i wasn't going to get involved in the arguments of others, but I think it behooves us as an online community to speak up when we feel someone is being unfairly accused of being a racist.
Having read probably thousands of THL's posts over the last year or so, I don't recall one instance where I thought she made a racist remark, not explicitly or implicitly. In fact, I believe THL called some of us out not that long ago for having a condescending/belittling attitude towards a certain group (which I just can't recall right now).
benson, I like reading most of your posts but this isn't the first time you've called people out whom I strongly feel didn't deserve it (I think you were the one who accused BRG of defamation of character in regards to a priest?).
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 13, 2009 12:52 PM
Big Hair
Big Hair
Posted by: gemini10 at March 13, 2009 12:52 PM
NO
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 13, 2009 12:53 PM
steering the thread into a completely new direction, does anyone here have a personal blog?
Posted by: the chicken at March 13, 2009 12:53 PM
You know what Benson. You're just as bad a PropJoe.
Anyone who knows me know I'm the furthest thing from racist you can get. I was in my mind stereotyping the 80's. I was thinking back to my years of watching every woman who got one gray hair die their hair blue black or platnium blonde. Or every macho guy drive a Camaro, or every woman who HAD to have big long fake nails.
You want to take certain things I've said and try to paint a a racist go ahead. My husband is the only one I need to answer to on this subject.
I think we all though better of you, at least I did. Now I know better. Go choke on a Canolli, pig!
I'm now so looking forward the big giant Italian anniversary dinner we're going to be having tonight. Thanks for putting such a great taste in mouth.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at March 13, 2009 12:56 PM
OK, back to your corners, THL and benson and take a deep breath. Meanwhile, Thursday night, I expect to hear the two of you in harmony on this (it's a bit dated but always apropos in Brooklyn) (I know I'm gonna get in serious trouble for this):
Oh, the white folks hate the black folks
And the black folks hate the white folks
To hate all but the right folks
Is an old established rule
But during National Brotherhood Week
National Brotherhood Week
Lena Horne and Sheriff Clark [that's the dated part--ed.]
Are dancing cheek to cheek
It's fun to eulogize
The people you despise
As long as you don't let 'em in your school
Oh, the poor folks hate the rich folks
And the rich folks hate the poor folks
All of my folks hate all of your folks
It's American as apple pie
But during National Brotherhood Week
National Brotherhood Week
New Yorkers love the Puerto Ricans
'Cause it's very chic
Step up and shake the hand
Of someone you can't stand
You can tolerate him if you try
Oh, the Protestants hate the Catholics
And the Catholics hate the Protestants
And the Hindus hate the Moslems
And everybody hates the Jews
But during National Brotherhood Week
National Brotherhood Week
It's National Everyone-Smile-At-
One-Another-hood Week
Be nice to people who
Are inferior to you
It's only for a week, so have no fear
Be grateful that it doesn't last all year!
Posted by: slopefarm at March 13, 2009 12:56 PM
chicken...we've come completely full circle now since being "First" got called out as being lame. There is nothing more lame than a personal blog. That said. my masseur, Manuel, has one (with pics).
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 13, 2009 12:56 PM
I disagree - there are no lame personal blogs, only lame personal blog posts.
I would show you mine except that you would probably think that it was lame...
Posted by: the chicken at March 13, 2009 12:58 PM
I think that everyone who works in a "service" capacity should have one.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 13, 2009 1:01 PM
Is it time for big hair pics yet?
I may have had you beat in that category BRG. I'll show you mine if you show me yours?
Honestly, I'd have to find them, scan them and post them somehow. Maybe I won't show you mine.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at March 13, 2009 1:06 PM
Two hundred and fortieth!
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 13, 2009 1:07 PM
HMPMH!
again mr.B doesn't pick my house as Open House pick!
geesh! - what gives?
Posted by: gemini10 at March 13, 2009 1:08 PM
Lame, Biff, very lame.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 13, 2009 1:09 PM
Lame, yet it made me laugh.
(and thanks for before Biff)
Posted by: TownhouseLady at March 13, 2009 1:10 PM
Lame or Lamé?
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 13, 2009 1:11 PM
How is it that threads used to maybe hit 200 and now we routinely go over 250 in the OT?
Posted by: cobblehiller at March 13, 2009 1:11 PM
**peeking out from beneath the bed** Hello? Is it safe to come out now?
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 13, 2009 1:12 PM
THL, nobody insults my trivia partner and gets away with it.
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 13, 2009 1:12 PM
gemini...post the link if you dare suffer through the comments!!!!
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 13, 2009 1:13 PM
Biff;
Where exactly did I call THL a racist? As I explained above, in referencing the book by Jim Sleeper, what she did do was more along class lines.
I have seen you and many others immediately call PropJoe down when he makes a remark about Jewish folks and plays on certain stereotypes. Even his jokes about Hasidic women (which I won't repeat here) are heaped upon. Same thing recently happened to wine lover when he sent out ONE post regarding hispanics.
So tell me why I am not allowed to call someone out when they were clearly playing on a stereotype, a person I have noticed did the same thing in the past? For the sake of comity, I didn't say anything in the past - but I have my limits. For your information, she once described a fedders house as "Jersey Shore Guido".
You know what my problem is here? THL commited a "safe sin" here on Brownstoner, as that Dyker Heights thread shows. Again, I wonder why only one person called out PropJoe on that thread.
As far as that incident with BRG, I stand by what I did. Again, I spoke up because no one else commented on what is perceived to be a "safe sin" here on Brownstoner: Publcily accusing a particular reverend (not a priest, btw) of the crime of fraud, without offering a shred of evidence.
The conclusion I draw from all of this is that there are verboten errors on Brownstoner, and there are those that can be just shrugged off.
Posted by: benson at March 13, 2009 1:14 PM
Dibs:
you know I want to retract my statment
I just find it weird that he hasn't posted it..
it's in PS, it's a new listing, isn't falling apart blah blah blah
nah - I will let it come on and keep it quiet. Like I said to Lechal in some other forum a few days ago, I will stand back and let all the peeps make comments of "How could that owner have chosen to use "Victorian lace" paint vs. the Vintage Lace paint" - Dreadful!" or make fun of some random part of my house I've never paid attention to....
hahahaha
Posted by: gemini10 at March 13, 2009 1:17 PM
Whoa what a minute! Someone besides myself thinks BENSON Is a Knuckle Dragging, Mouth drooling Retard??!! Say it anit so.. ROTFLMMFAO!!!!
This made my Friday!!
The What (Benson loves Skittles)
Someday this war is gonna end..
Posted by: Return of The What at March 13, 2009 1:18 PM
You're not even quoting me right!
I said that the condo building (which had a balcony)looked like an old hotel. The kind you find at the Jersey Shore and that all it was missing were partying guidos and towels hanging over the railing.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at March 13, 2009 1:22 PM
gemini....after I bought my house in Bed Stuy and started on brownstoner I discovered that my house was HOTD about 5-6 months before I bought it. The comments were all very interesting. It was a great house and everyone agreed on that but the real negativity did revolve around the asking price.
PS I didn't pay ask, even in the height of the bubble!!!! Very close to ask, yes!!!
I'm still very happy.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 13, 2009 1:22 PM
Hey What....I tried that rainbow skittles thing with my bf. Kinda fun...glad you introduced me too it :)
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 13, 2009 1:23 PM
I see my name being dragged around....No comment.
Sorry, I'm not going to get invloved in this battle. The last time I did, I never heard the end of it.
THL, you keep on keepin, my friend.
This one is for you....Enjoy!
http://entertainment.webshots.com/album/570514262nrPXzo
Posted by: bayridgegirl at March 13, 2009 1:25 PM
How 'bout that guy that wrestled the shark?
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 13, 2009 1:27 PM
Dibs - I know, but remember you were the buyer not the seller, am the seller and don't know if i can take the criticism :) - hahahahaha
I will let it come on organically and not say anything and let the comments come and I will learn from them - you know?
Posted by: gemini10 at March 13, 2009 1:27 PM
**getting back under the bed. clearly not safe yet to poke my head out**
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 13, 2009 1:28 PM
I hope THL didn't scare any of the cats.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 13, 2009 1:30 PM
"The kind you find at the Jersey Shore and that all it was missing were partying guidos and towels hanging over the railing. "
I stand corrected.
Your statement stands on its own merits.
Isn't this a perfect ending? Here comes the What. You can all join hands now, and forget about that guy who caused all of that consternation with the statement:
Let he who is without sin cast the first stone.
Posted by: benson at March 13, 2009 1:30 PM
Benson
are you saying that most liberal people think it's OK to make fun of ethnic whites(Irish,Italian etc) but will be the first ones to call someone a racist if they make fun of blacks,jews,spanish?
Just trying to simplify it in my head what your issue is
Posted by: gemini10 at March 13, 2009 1:31 PM
"**getting back under the bed. clearly not safe yet to poke my head out**"
It's ok, you can come out now Snappy — I think, just be ready to duck and cover at any given moment!
Posted by: cobblehiller at March 13, 2009 1:33 PM
BRG! You sexy beast!
I'm going to try to find mine.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at March 13, 2009 1:33 PM
BRG, I think you went a little heavy on the eye liner.
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 13, 2009 1:34 PM
Now THAT is some BIG hair!
Posted by: cobblehiller at March 13, 2009 1:34 PM
THL-- the heck with what cobblehiller said. Drink with the pills! :-)
I am kidding.
benson- you know you are my beloved sparring partner but honestly THL didn't say anything that should have gotten that reaction. Take a breath.... now I can argue with you over the merits of cats vs dogs. Your comments that dogs are better than cats is waaayyyy offensive :-)
Posted by: bxgrl at March 13, 2009 1:35 PM
THL, I hope that made your day.
You should see the outfits. ...slutty!!!!
I really should add a picture of my hair now, cause it's nothing like that.
Posted by: bayridgegirl at March 13, 2009 1:35 PM
Isn't this a perfect ending? Here comes the What. You can all join hands now, and forget about that guy who caused all of that consternation with the statement:
Let he who is without sin cast the first stone. <----- ROTFLMMFAO.
I love America because people use Hypocrisy to justify their Bullsh*t.
Oh now you want to engage huh? Maybe because people are calling you out Benson. Maybe MM can give you a reach around..... Retard Baby Boomer!
The What (Taste the rainbow)
Someday this war is gonna end...
Posted by: Return of The What at March 13, 2009 1:37 PM
Gemini--my last apartment was co-op of the day last summer. It was a nerve-wracking experience to say the least. Don't know if it helped the place sell or not, but I suppose it didn't hurt.
Posted by: wasder at March 13, 2009 1:37 PM
gemini....I think that's exactly what benson is saying. I think the original reference made here today was fine because it was quoting what was said by a RE agent and wasn't meant to be directed at anyone as THL's thoughts.
I've been guilty of exactly what benson is talking about. Like he says above "The conclusion I draw from all of this is that there are verboten errors on Brownstoner, and there are those that can be just shrugged off." There's some grain of truth in that. We have, in the past, freely discussed catholics & Protestants in jest but when it comes to Jews, people are less comfortable doing that (although I've donme it with many Jewish friends).
Either way, we all need to realize when someone is being truly racist and when they are not (but may still be offensive to someone else). This is the fine line of any discussion where race, religion or national origin comes into play.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 13, 2009 1:37 PM
BRG, your hair is bigger than my boobies! (And that's saying a lot!)
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 13, 2009 1:37 PM
IU'm not really interested in this thread turning into a booby discussion.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 13, 2009 1:39 PM
newsflash: it's the planet Earth in a large Universe in a huuuuge galaxy. people are allowed to make fun of whomever they choose for whatever reasons they want. getting in a tizzy about won't do any good. i dont have a favorite or least fav. ethnic group, basically cuz i just dont care, but i do believe people have the right to if they choose for whatever reason they want. people are always trying to curtail peoples freedoms on this planet it's sickening! if you dont like what someone says, just skip it. jeez.
*r*
Posted by: PitbullNYC at March 13, 2009 1:40 PM
PEOPLE.....my hair WAS big. Not now, no more. This was more than 10 years ago.
Someone that met me, please tell them my hair is not like that now.
Posted by: bayridgegirl at March 13, 2009 1:41 PM
BOOBIES BOOBIES BOOBIES BOOBIES BOOBIES BOOBIES! Just for you Dave :)
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 13, 2009 1:42 PM
How about Blue-Footed Booby's? Anyone? They're on my kitchen calendar this month!
http://theadventuretravelcompany.files.wordpress.com/
2009/02/blue-footed-booby2.jpg
Posted by: cobblehiller at March 13, 2009 1:42 PM
"BRG, your hair is bigger than my boobies! (And that's saying a lot!)"
Can I see and judge for myself.
Posted by: bayridgegirl at March 13, 2009 1:43 PM
I don't know BRG. I need a photo for some proof. You are talking to a skeptical lawyer here!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 13, 2009 1:43 PM
gross question. skip it if you want...
throughout history did big hair on the head always correspond with big hair down you know where? seems like it
*r*
Posted by: PitbullNYC at March 13, 2009 1:44 PM
re-write:
BOOBIES BOOBIES BOOBIES BOOBIES BOOBIES BOOBIES! Just for you BRG :)
- Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere
Posted by: bayridgegirl at March 13, 2009 1:44 PM
"Someone that met me, please tell them my hair is not like that now."
I've met BRG, and her hair looks exactly like that now! [Kidding! It looks nothing like that now!]
Posted by: cobblehiller at March 13, 2009 1:44 PM
gemini 10 - jews aren't ethnic whites?
Posted by: dittoburg at March 13, 2009 1:45 PM
"We have, in the past, freely discussed catholics & Protestants in jest but when it comes to Jews, people are less comfortable doing that (although I've donme it with many Jewish friends)."
DIBS, I don't think there's anyone here who makes as many Catholic jokes as you! But we know you're doing it all in fun. Regarding comment on Catholics and Protestants vs those to do with Jews, I think the Jews have a right, based on their history to be just a bit more sensitive and defensive than many other religious/ethnic/cultural groups.
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 13, 2009 1:45 PM
Bxgrl;
Sorry, but this is nonsense. I'm not going to watch someone play on sterotypes of Italians to establish their moral superiority. I've watched it in the past with folks trying to do it to show their aesthetic superiority, but I draw the line with moral superiority.
I see that you called out the What yesterday with his remarks about "Rabbi Madoff" of something like that. You knew exactly where he was going with that, and you rightfully called him on it. I'm doing the same exact thing here.
Don't think I take enjoyment in doing this, as I actually like THL. However, I have my limits too. When a person is wrong, they're wrong.
Gemini: I'm too upset to explain, but it's something like that. Read Sleeper's book,and it will better explain.
Posted by: benson at March 13, 2009 1:45 PM
I'll post a photo next week for you BRG. NOT! :) They stay in seclusion, thank you very much! ha!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 13, 2009 1:45 PM
"Someone that met me, please tell them my hair is not like that now."
Oh what to say, what to say???
*taking the nice approach*:
BRG's hair now looks nothing like it does in the pictures.
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 13, 2009 1:47 PM
OK...so here's what I do all day. In between breakfast, lunch and a few posts here and there on brownstoner, I've been going through all the research on Apple and looking at all the financial statements and valuation parameters.. I think its a buy. Besides, the chart looks great...its about to break out.
Have any of you seen much about the recently introduced new products...the diffrent ipods, the netbook?? Do you think there's anything revolutionary there?? If there is it'll push that stock back to $120 in a flash.
That said, if Jobs' health deteriorates the stock will take a massive dirtnap.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 13, 2009 1:48 PM
Where exactly do you buy those blinders you're wearing?
You're right, The Jersey Shore is known for quilting bees and book clubs. Guidos is a term that may have initially meant Italians but has come to define any man fromt he NY/NJ area who ascribes to a certain "look" the use of excessive hair gel and tanning product, body building, etc. Why do I bother.
Go back to your insular "overly sensitive" bubble.
P.S. Black Sausage skeeves me- Code: British people skeeve me.
P.S.S. Guiness makes me gag- Code: Irish people make me gag.
P.S.S.S. Gelfilte fish tastes nasty - Code: I'm an anti-semite.
P.S.S.S.S. I'm allergic to chicken: Code: too many to mention!
I guess the Corcos had good reason to get rid of those words.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at March 13, 2009 1:48 PM
Biff, go to Northern Ireland
Posted by: dittoburg at March 13, 2009 1:48 PM
ditto, go everywhere else in the world and ask what they think of Jews.
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 13, 2009 1:51 PM
ENOUGH!!!
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 13, 2009 1:54 PM
"I see that you called out the What yesterday with his remarks about "Rabbi Madoff" of something like that. You knew exactly where he was going with that, and you rightfully called him on it. I'm doing the same exact thing here."
Hey Dumbass If you are going to quote me then get it right!
" And completely wrong. Madoff destroyed the life savings of many many people who weren't rich, just trying to augment their savings. Like all of us- even you, What."
The Torah reading room is that way---->
Rabbi What
Someday this war is gonna end...
Posted by: Return of The What at March 12, 2009 2:17 PM
See how simple that was Mouth Breather.
Here at Brownstoner the Asshats make/made more disgusting remarks about the long time residents (Black People) that live in the neighborhoods you are trying to "Colonize".
Please don't let me go into the time machine and come out with Marauding Teenagers and Black homeless women taking dumps in the street...
The What
Someday this war is gonna end...
Posted by: Return of The What at March 13, 2009 1:54 PM
DIBS, I'm not upset (and hope benson, ditto, et.al. aren't either). Just discussing.
benson, despite the dust up, I do hope you're still planning on attending the gathering. And where is our other favourite curmudgeon, sam?
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 13, 2009 1:55 PM
What, I think I'm actually glad to see you back with the guns ablazing!
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 13, 2009 1:56 PM
fair enough, but you started comparing tragedies. Protestants vs catholics (including burning at the stake, and slaughter, ethinc cleansing, forced removal) has been going on for centuries. I really don't think you can assert one group or the other.
I'm mindful that such thinking leads to a situation were (for example a nation) becomes exempt from anything perceived as negative commentary.
Posted by: dittoburg at March 13, 2009 1:57 PM
Biff;
I'll be there, with a catcher's mask and athletic protector on. Now I'll have BRG AND THL after me!
Have to go. Have a great weekend all (including you THL).
PS: Snappy, you can come out now.
Posted by: benson at March 13, 2009 1:58 PM
What - do you even know what "marauding" means.
You're a two-bit idiot who should just FOAD.
Posted by: dittoburg at March 13, 2009 1:59 PM
"I've been going through all the research on Apple and looking at all the financial statements and valuation parameters.. I think its a buy. Besides, the chart looks great...its about to break out."
Boy I glad that you don't invest my money. Apple will take a dirt nap regardless of Jobs health. The high end Mac Pro desktops are very expensive and don't have the features of some high end Window based machines. Plus with the Lawsuits with Pystar and Pear Pc is going be huge if Apple loses. Do some GOD Damn research Dave and stop being a retard.
BTW I have 2 Macs and 1 Window based machine..
The What
Someday this war is gonna end...
Posted by: Return of The What at March 13, 2009 2:00 PM
What is FOAD?
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 13, 2009 2:01 PM
What...I think you're off base with your GENERALIZATION that disgusting remarks were made about black people that live in the neighborhoods.
And your use of the word "colonize" is your own little racist problem.
regarding the marauding teens and the stoop pooper...they were all black given the descriptions to the police. I remember those discussions well and race was never the issue...just crome and poop.
Taste the rainbow coming out of your own ass once you pull your head out.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 13, 2009 2:01 PM
and 3 brain cells
Posted by: dittoburg at March 13, 2009 2:01 PM
ditto, point well taken. Not much productive discussion can take place based on what group has suffered more. Even if I believe the Jews have historically suffered more oppression than any other religious group, it doesn't give me the right to be any less offended by insults aimed at other religious groups.
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 13, 2009 2:01 PM
Snappy, it means "F*** off and die"
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 13, 2009 2:03 PM
Can we please move on to dishing Alex and Simon! [My own personal bias!]
Posted by: cobblehiller at March 13, 2009 2:03 PM
The pricing isn't even out yet asshat. Pure speculation. The Nehalem processors are very powerful. besides, Apple isn't a computer company anymore. Once you realize that you will begin to understand the story.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 13, 2009 2:04 PM
Oh...yikes!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 13, 2009 2:04 PM
Biff, you are always so conciliatory.
Posted by: dittoburg at March 13, 2009 2:05 PM
Am I the only one who watches The Bad Girl's Club? Sigh. :(
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 13, 2009 2:05 PM
Man--is this the most acrimonious Open Thread ever or what. And on my birthday....boohoo. Must be the Friday the 13th factor. Love you guys anyway though.
Posted by: wasder at March 13, 2009 2:06 PM
Biff, I'm siorry to disagree with you again but its definitely F%^k and not F***
Posted by: dittoburg at March 13, 2009 2:06 PM
Snappy, it means Fuck Off And Die. I actually had the balls to spell it.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 13, 2009 2:06 PM
2 hour lunch and 4 glasses of wine later - and i'm back at my desk. FML.
Posted by: dirty_hipster at March 13, 2009 2:08 PM
Benson,
I'm Armenian. Ever hear about the Armenian Genocide (stupid question you're the authority on everything)?
Well, take it from someone who's ancestors had been all but eradicated. I'm sensitive to such things. I
I meant nothing derogatory about Italians when I made those remarks.
You might do yourself and your people a favor by not pigeonholing them like that.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at March 13, 2009 2:09 PM
"Biff, you are always so conciliatory."
I'm channeling my inner wasder. It's the kinder, gentler Biff.
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 13, 2009 2:10 PM
What, biff?? YOu didn't see his remarks yesterday?- you think its great he's back here with guns blazing? I really don't get that at all. Madoff is a bastard no matter how you slice it. What decided to make it about his (my, our) religion. And he gets a pass? I do not think so.
Posted by: bxgrl at March 13, 2009 2:10 PM
Nice work DH! How long till you are under your desk?! ; )
Posted by: cobblehiller at March 13, 2009 2:12 PM
dirty hipster...you should be ashamed of yourself...2 hours and ONLY 4 glasses of wine, Christ, that's a sorry excuse for a liquid lunch.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 13, 2009 2:12 PM
"What, I think I'm actually glad to see you back with the guns ablazing!"
Thanks Biff! I got my new Weapon System from The Ukraine! With The Ukraine in turmoil I got a great deal!
Hey Dittoburg Have some Skittles! Here's one SMMFD! Figure that one out.
"The pricing isn't even out yet asshat. Pure speculation. The Nehalem processors are very powerful"
Oh really????
http://store.apple.com/us/browse/home/shop_mac/family/mac_pro?mco=MTE2NjQ
I was going to buy a new Mac Pro but these machine do not have HDMI or BLU-Ray standard so I will wait to see what comes down the pipe. Mac user since 1995 145B Notebook...
The What (Please do not let Dave manage your money)
Someday this war is gonna end...
Posted by: Return of The What at March 13, 2009 2:13 PM
bxgrl, sorry for any confusion. I wasn't referring to his defense of his Madoff comments. I was referring to another of his posts!
Hopefully you've seen my anti-Madoff (and pro-Jewish) rants enough here by now to know my opinion on the two topics.
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 13, 2009 2:14 PM
Okay, I'm under the covers with Snappy. Someone come get me when this is all over.
Posted by: bayridgegirl at March 13, 2009 2:14 PM
Quick, somebody talk about cats!!
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 13, 2009 2:14 PM
I was very pleased to wake up in my comfy bed this morning knowing that Madoff was waking up in his jail cell.
Posted by: cobblehiller at March 13, 2009 2:15 PM
CH, it's a craptasic reality show on Oxygen that puts 7 self-proclaimed bad girls in a house in the Hollywood Hills and watch the fireworks fly!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 13, 2009 2:16 PM
"Now I'll have BRG AND THL after me!"
Oh so trite! No Benson, I genuinely do not trust myself to be in the same room as you.
"Have to go. Have a great weekend all (including you THL)"
You showed a side of you so deplorable that I think it's unconscionable for you to try to play it off so nicey nice.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at March 13, 2009 2:16 PM
Snappy!!! Get back under here with me.
Posted by: bayridgegirl at March 13, 2009 2:18 PM
Now where is that "ignore stacatto cut-and-paste crap posts" option?
Posted by: dittoburg at March 13, 2009 2:18 PM
O.k...spill it Snappy, which one do you have a crush on?
Posted by: TownhouseLady at March 13, 2009 2:18 PM
My kitty is laying next to me right now. Half snoring, half purring. She's just cute enough to not get evicted for her nighttime shenaningans.
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 13, 2009 2:19 PM
Those are not the NEW desktops, What. The speculation on the NEW desktops is much lower pricing. The old ones aren't selling anyway.
The stock has already gotten killed...that's why its attractive.. 3 X Book value with ahuge amount of cash building. But you must know all about that.
They will only come in skittles colors.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 13, 2009 2:19 PM
I love that word...craptastic...it's so brilliant! Sounds amusing! But I limit my intake of reality TV to HoNYC!
Posted by: cobblehiller at March 13, 2009 2:20 PM
You mean on the Bad Girl's Club, THL?
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 13, 2009 2:20 PM
I think once benson appears in that Borsalino, all will be forgiven.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 13, 2009 2:20 PM
THL, I hate seeing you pissed. Here, nothing cheers one up more than a Charles Nelson Reilly clip.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-vE4HqEToGw
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 13, 2009 2:20 PM
Wasder - I know, you are right - I will let it happen on it's own I suppose
Dibs- it's funny because I'm Irish American and can laugh at my people all day and it seems everyone else(non Irish) can make fun of my people all the time as well and not get reprimanded for it, same goes for Italians I think. I just wish we could all laugh more at other groups becuase they are just as funny or "effed up" as my people are!
I get it, I truly get it!
Posted by: gemini10 at March 13, 2009 2:22 PM
"I think once benson appears in that Borsalino, all will be forgiven."
It was really fun to see what everyone looked like at the last gathering!
Posted by: cobblehiller at March 13, 2009 2:23 PM
randolph is lurking.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 13, 2009 2:23 PM
I don't have a crush on any of those girls...they are all disgusting in their actions. Tiffany is the cutest, but she pissed me off in the episode before last and I don't like her anymore. At this point I'm just watching because I've invested so much time catching all the episodes that it makes no sense to bail out now.
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 13, 2009 2:26 PM
gemini...I'm 50% Scottish, 25% german and 25% Irish though my surname is Irish.
Do you know the difference between lace curtain and shanty Irish??
Lace curtain irish take the pots out of the sink before they pee in it.
St, Patricks Day parades coming up lads. I'm sure BRG has a "Kiss Me I'm Irish" shirt.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 13, 2009 2:26 PM
I should get a borsalino for my trip to venice.
Posted by: dittoburg at March 13, 2009 2:27 PM
"I think once benson appears in that Borsalino, all will be forgiven. "
No, I don't think any of you would be so easy to forgive him had he blasted you for some made up bullcr*p like he did me!
I'm beyond words right now.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at March 13, 2009 2:31 PM
Baby, take off your coat...real slow
Baby, take off your shoes...here, I'll take your shoes
Baby, take off your dress
Yes, yes, yes
You can leave your hat on
You can leave your hat on
You can leave your hat on
Go on over there and turn on the light...no, all the lights
Now come back here and stand on this chair...that's right
Raise your arms up in to the air...shake 'em
You give me a reason to live
You give me a reason to live
You give me a reason to live
Suspicious minds are talking
Trying to tear us apart
They say that my love is wrong
They don't know what love is
They don't know what love is
They don't know what love is
They don't know what love is
I know what love is
Posted by: cobblehiller at March 13, 2009 2:32 PM
Groundskeeper Willy, pining for his homeland and complaining "Damned Scots, they roooined Scotland"
Posted by: dittoburg at March 13, 2009 2:33 PM
"Hey Dittoburg Have some Skittles! Here's one SMMFD! Figure that one out."
Why bother - you're witless, so it's not worth the effort.
Posted by: dittoburg at March 13, 2009 2:34 PM
Look a picture of BRG shoe shopping:
http://dlisted.com/node/31135
Posted by: TownhouseLady at March 13, 2009 2:37 PM
OH DON"T CLICK IT!! They show more than shoes!!!
Posted by: TownhouseLady at March 13, 2009 2:37 PM
ditto...be sure to buy a silk tie at the Rialto Bridge,,,the ones with the naked lady on the inside!!!!!
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 13, 2009 2:38 PM
EEEKKK Sorry!!
Posted by: TownhouseLady at March 13, 2009 2:38 PM
353
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 13, 2009 2:40 PM
If you were to be cremated, where would you want your ashes spread?
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 13, 2009 2:40 PM
Lots of places actually...let me think on this and compile a list.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 13, 2009 2:42 PM
why the "eeekkk?" I only saw a woman in shoes? Did I miss something?
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 13, 2009 2:43 PM
I want my ashes in a nice marble urn planted at my biological family plot in a NE state. Either that or with my adopted aunt and uncle in Greenwood Cemetery.
I have a choice! Ain't that fancy!
Posted by: cobblehiller at March 13, 2009 2:43 PM
That was no woman.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 13, 2009 2:43 PM
Dibs
Like Boiled Chicken cause that's all us Irish can make?!?!?
hahahahahaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
awww - poor Irish folks - peeing in pots in the sink no less
good times!
Ok I would LOVE to dish about Alex and Simon of RH - they are insansely delusional - I love how they drive around in a new 7 series but their house is scary inside - what up with that?
Posted by: gemini10 at March 13, 2009 2:44 PM
In the smaller pictures her dress, well, uh, do remember the dress Rose McGowan wore to some awards show back when she was dating Marilyn Manson? She wearing that.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at March 13, 2009 2:44 PM
Oh, the pic where her fun-bags are showing through the dress?
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 13, 2009 2:46 PM
There are 3 beaches that are near and dear to me. All on the Atlantic coast.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at March 13, 2009 2:46 PM
I do, biff- I'm just surprised you didn't call him on his anti-semitism. He's the biggest racist around- and you know I don't let anyone get away with any of that crap, myself included. I lived with it for too long- because I'm Jewish and because I was in an interracial marriage for so many years. I've heard things from people that would make your hair stand on end- just causally tossed out in so-called civilized conversation. I heard every code word imaginable to the human race and I hate them. We may all be bozos on this bus, but we're all human and that's what's important - there are so many horrible stories and as a species we never seem to learn our lessons.
Posted by: bxgrl at March 13, 2009 2:46 PM
fun-bricks. I don't think they are capable of movement.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at March 13, 2009 2:47 PM
I wanna be cremated. (Wasn't that a Ramones song?)
I'm dying (pun intended) to repeat the old "What's a Greek urn" joke, but don't want to be accused of being Anti-Greek.
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 13, 2009 2:47 PM
bxgrl, I really didn't think he was being anti-semetic. And I'm the same religion as you.
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 13, 2009 2:50 PM
LOL @ "fun bricks"! True, true!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 13, 2009 2:50 PM
How did we manage to go from bigotry to hats to sex to shoe shopping to death in like 20 posts? WOW.
Posted by: cobblehiller at March 13, 2009 2:50 PM
Where I want my ashes spread....Ok..here goes..
1. Tawan Go Go Bar in Bangkok
2. Some of my favorite restaurants...Front Street, Provincetown, MA...da Guido Restaurant, Siena, Italy...Las Mananitas, Cuernavaca, Mexico....a few others
3. My yard in P-Town.
4. Mixed with the ashes of our cats in Philly.
Full disclosure: da Guido is the actual name of the restaurant, not trying to stir anything up...the best Tuscan food I've ever had...library like interior.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 13, 2009 2:52 PM
a bluebell flowering beechwood in the mother country
Posted by: dittoburg at March 13, 2009 2:52 PM
Rob! I posted about the transvestite robbers last week, but I guess you didn't see it. Guess where they bought the wigs? Downtown Brooklyn. If you read the whole story, it's so insane it sounds like a hoax.
Posted by: mopar at March 13, 2009 2:53 PM
CH, it's all due to adult onset ADD :)
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 13, 2009 2:53 PM
I want my ashes wherever my grammy is when she goes.
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 13, 2009 2:54 PM
Huh, Gives new meaning to the "Just put me in a wheelchair..." line BIff...
Posted by: cobblehiller at March 13, 2009 2:54 PM
am cathlioc - we can't be cremated for crissakes!
Posted by: gemini10 at March 13, 2009 2:56 PM
"CH, it's all due to adult onset ADD :)"
You're not kidding - my head is spinning...I'm trying to keep up!
Posted by: cobblehiller at March 13, 2009 2:57 PM
He's the biggest racist around- and you know I don't let anyone get away with any of that crap, myself included.
Bxgrl please post some porn.. I want to get off, LMMFAO!
"lived with it for too long- because I'm Jewish and because I was in an interracial marriage for so many years."
You say your Jewish well I'm Jewish too! I'm married to a Black man, ROTFLMMFAO!!!
The What (Cause we getting money like nananana)
Someday thgis war is gonna end..
Hey did you figure out what SMMFD means????
Posted by: Return of The What at March 13, 2009 2:58 PM
cobblehiller, :-)
"Biff,
Where will we be visiting you?"
I think I would probably want to have them spread on my parents' graves. I love them a lot.
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 13, 2009 2:59 PM
You want to be stuck in some hole in the ground in some god foresaken suburban cemetary with no good bar close by, gemini???
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 13, 2009 2:59 PM
Gemini: exactly right
THL: you just won't give it up,will you?
First of all, please don't use the history of your people to excuse yourself for your personal actions. It's distasteful.
Secondly, you expect me to believe that, on the one hand, you could discern the use of the word "family" as code, and then on the other hand, that you weren't using it yourself when you used the word "guido". Please.
Tell me this: if you meant no disprespect to Italians, then why did you bring up the ethnicity of the broker in the first place? Why did you explicitly state that he was Italian? Your story could have easily have made the same impact if you talked about trying to rent an apartment in an ethnic neighborhood.
Finally, nice try there to turn it around and say that the problem is that I'm too attuned and sensitive to certain words I perceive to be code. Really? I challenge anyone here to the following experiment: use other ethnic code words on this thread and see what happens. If "Guido" wasn't meant to be slang for Italians, then I want to see THL or others use the equivalent in some of your posts. Every ethnic group has these words - I don't need to tell you what they are. Go ahead, THL, use them.
I tried to defuse this, but you don't know enough to stop. Why not just admit you made an error, and let it go at that?
Posted by: benson at March 13, 2009 2:59 PM
"We'll talk about it Thursday b*tch.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at March 13, 2009 12:41 PM"
Hmmm. I may have to show up after all.
Posted by: East New York at March 13, 2009 3:00 PM
The What is a Jewish woman married to a black man???? I need a drink.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 13, 2009 3:00 PM
"If you were to be cremated, where would you want your ashes spread?"
Who says they need to be spread?
I think mine should be in urn in a huuuge mausoleum, as big as my ego with some of my quotes etched all around. A big statue on top of me with big hair and plastic pumps. Inside all around the urn are mirrors with holograms of my face.
I want someone to throw an annual roast, inviting B’Stoners to throw jabs about me.
Posted by: bayridgegirl at March 13, 2009 3:01 PM
DIBS, I just read the headlines not the story but the new iPods just sounded like little USB keys to me. Zzzzzzzzzzz. Everyone already has an iPod anyway. But the iPhone will rule and we'll all be doing everything on it in the future, including reading Brownstoner and the NYT, for better or worse. Or....maybe copies of it.
But why buy Apple stock now? Isn't it too expensive?
I have a friend always buys tech stocks in the winter sells in the fall (in volume) cuz he always makes a mint trading on the inevitable uptick of a few cents.
Posted by: mopar at March 13, 2009 3:03 PM
Dave, I choked on the same sentence! Still laughing :)
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 13, 2009 3:03 PM
""Biff, Where will we be visiting you?"
I think I would probably want to have them spread on my parents' graves. I love them a lot."
Aw Biff.
My folks loved PTown a lot Dave, I can see why you might want to 'rest' there!
Posted by: cobblehiller at March 13, 2009 3:04 PM
curbed is having a meetup on april 2nd at the edge in williamsburg. is that an april fools joke? that site is SOOOO bad... well the comments are just so bad.
*r*
Posted by: PitbullNYC at March 13, 2009 3:05 PM
"The What is a Jewish woman married to a black man???? I need a drink."
Whoa. I think I just had a stroke. I'm seeing things...
Posted by: cobblehiller at March 13, 2009 3:06 PM
cobblehiller, I'm a lot like my dad and miss him a lot. He passed away just after 9/11 after a long battle with cancer. I'm fortunate that mom is still around.
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 13, 2009 3:07 PM
biff- he made a point of Madoff being Jewish. why ever for? Please, biff. It's not the first time he's made comments like that. I'm happy you're best buds. Good for you.
dave- you already know the What lies like a rug. He loves playing head games with people- he just isn't that good at it.
Posted by: bxgrl at March 13, 2009 3:10 PM
I think our server at work is just too slow for this.
Posted by: mopar at March 13, 2009 3:10 PM
How do you define expensive, mopar?
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 13, 2009 3:11 PM
This puts the what's anal fixation in a whole other light.
Posted by: dittoburg at March 13, 2009 3:14 PM
I've lost both my parents Biff. Mom to cancer a long time ago, and Dad a little more recently. I was at my parents graves two weeks ago [the week I briefly went "off the grid"]. I miss them all the time. It gets a little easier with time, but it doesn't ever get easy.
Posted by: cobblehiller at March 13, 2009 3:14 PM
bxgrl, I don't want to go on and on about this but if you think he plays head games and don't respect him, why do you even care what he says?
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 13, 2009 3:14 PM
399
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 13, 2009 3:16 PM
400
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 13, 2009 3:16 PM
"The What is a Jewish woman married to a black man???? I need a drink."
Naw just lobbing grenades at the Politically Correct Asshat Jerkoff Team!
Look all of you can go to hell (Not Biff, Cobblehiller and Team Bear). I'm feeling good these days because I have decoded the Asshat creed. You are a bunch of Broke, Smelly, live 20 in a 1 bedroom apartment, eat out of the dumpers, walk dogs for a living, STD carrying Retarded Posers!!!
I know most of you with your worthless Degrees in Assholing wish you could live in Park Slope, Cobble Hill and Brooklyn Heights or better yet MANHATTAN but you want to hijack the Ghetto you bunch of unemployed, Starbuck sucking, Neighborhood jacking Roaches!
Yeah MoFo's The reason you got upset with Madoff is Mommie and Daddy Trust Fund got Vaporized in the collapse of the Mutant Asset Bubble and you Frat Vacation into the Ghetto is about over! Go suck down another PBR Losers!!!!
The What (Taste the rainbow)
Someday this war is gonna end..
Posted by: Return of The What at March 13, 2009 3:17 PM
cobblehiller, I'm so sorry to hear that. Sounds like you loved them both very much. When dad passed away, I often had dreams that he came back and I had a chance to say lots of things I always wanted to say to him and tell him my oldest child is named in his honour. He would have been thrilled to know that. Then I would wake up and sadness replaces those feelings. I still have that dream occassionally. Did you dream of your parents a lot too after they passed away?
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 13, 2009 3:18 PM
Oh my god that question again! I don't even know how much it costs. I just mean everybody's already piled onto it. Just like Park Slope!
But yeah you're right about Steve Jobs. Christ, I would short it. I mean, he's got to die sometime, right?
(Of course they also said that about that old lady in France...the one who sold the future rights to her apt and outlived the buyer and died at 136 or so. Or is she living still?)
Posted by: mopar at March 13, 2009 3:19 PM
Hold on What...you're way the fuck out of line...I don't like Starbucks at all.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 13, 2009 3:19 PM
Damn, I could use a PBR or three right about now!
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 13, 2009 3:19 PM
haha thanks guys - back from my drunk nap. gotta love fridays.
geez we're @ 400 comments? i think it would be alot easier if you all got your own chat room somewhere :)
Posted by: dirty_hipster at March 13, 2009 3:21 PM
God what a turgid thread. Slopefarm, was that Tom Lehrer? Haven't heard that one for 30 years...
Posted by: jawbreaker at March 13, 2009 3:21 PM
PBR is gross, but Degrees in Assholing is priceless.
Posted by: mopar at March 13, 2009 3:21 PM
**Never argue with an idiot. They only drag you down to their level and beat you with experience.**
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 13, 2009 3:21 PM
"I've lost both my parents Biff. Mom to cancer a long time ago, and Dad a little more recently. I was at my parents graves two weeks ago [the week I briefly went "off the grid"]. I miss them all the time. It gets a little easier with time, but it doesn't ever get easy."
I know how you feel Cobblehiller, I know how you feel. I can't go into details but i understand fully and I wish mine was around too..
Have a good weekend. Let's all be safe and return Monday to kill each other...
The What
Someday this war is gonna end..
Posted by: Return of The What at March 13, 2009 3:22 PM
I will have a PBR tonight at Dirty Frank's in Philly in your honor, Biff.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 13, 2009 3:22 PM
biff- what is your problem? Why should I respect him- I tried longer and harder than anyone to treat him like a human being when all of your were ragging all over him. Yet the first time i stood up for MM I got ripped apart. And have been ever since.
You have to earn my respect- how has he ever tried to do that with anyone on this board. He's nt being friendly- he's playing you. you're out of line with that comment to me. This kiss What's butt thing has been bugging me for a long time- I stick up for my friends and my principles. Respect is a 2 way street- I don't see What on the other side. I said my piece and I am done.
Posted by: bxgrl at March 13, 2009 3:23 PM
I'm going to go call my mom.
Posted by: mopar at March 13, 2009 3:24 PM
haha Biff - PBR!!
You know up in North Brooklyn (i won't use the dreaded W word) you can come across free PBR at one of our find drinking establishments.
Beat that park slope!! :)
Posted by: dirty_hipster at March 13, 2009 3:24 PM
Left a message.
Posted by: mopar at March 13, 2009 3:25 PM
WOW...now I really need a drink.
Have a good weekend, What.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 13, 2009 3:25 PM
And if his rant at 3:17 isn't enough to wake you up, well- that's your problem.
Posted by: bxgrl at March 13, 2009 3:26 PM
ok - am really putting myself out there
I'm Irish married to a black man
I think THL felt it was OK to make fun of Italians becuase she's married to one. Everyone joined in because it's sort of accpeted to make fun of Italians in most places (on tv,amongst our friends, at a comedy show) same goes with Irish people.
The reason is we don't have advocacy groups who are very visible/Vocal standing up for us - that's why you will see commercials like Lucky Charms,and The Guiness commercials etc etc.
but if someone takes a swipe at another group- jews,blacks or spanish -they usually have a stronger more vocal group to step in and speak up. so maybe benson is saying why is it OK to make fun of Italians but not Jews or Blacks etc?
I hope I am making sense here
Posted by: gemini10 at March 13, 2009 3:26 PM
Cheers everybody.
Posted by: mopar at March 13, 2009 3:26 PM
wow - this is dramatic - way more so then an episode of Grey's Anatomy.
Posted by: dirty_hipster at March 13, 2009 3:26 PM
This has to be a record number of comments for a single post.
Posted by: brownstoner at March 13, 2009 3:27 PM
quote:
I'm feeling good these days because I have decoded the Asshat creed. You are a bunch of Broke, Smelly, live 20 in a 1 bedroom apartment, eat out of the dumpers, walk dogs for a living, STD carrying Retarded Posers!!!
I know most of you with your worthless Degrees in Assholing wish you could live in Park Slope
---
hey that's basically ME!! but i live in park slope!
*r*
Posted by: PitbullNYC at March 13, 2009 3:28 PM
Are we going to hit 500 today? B'Stoner is a total soap opera!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 13, 2009 3:29 PM
so is anyone sleeping with each other on here?
Posted by: dirty_hipster at March 13, 2009 3:31 PM
"Did you dream of your parents a lot too after they passed away?"
Likewise. Yes, I still do from time to time, less now though. I wish I dreamed of them more often really. I love hearing my father's voice in my dreams.
I have recordings of them speaking, and I like to listen to them once in awhile.
Posted by: cobblehiller at March 13, 2009 3:31 PM
I'm not married but I've slept with a lot of black men.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 13, 2009 3:32 PM
"Frat Vacation into the Ghetto"
Hilarious. OK, I've got work to finish!
Posted by: East New York at March 13, 2009 3:33 PM
"God what a turgid thread. Slopefarm, was that Tom Lehrer? Haven't heard that one for 30 years..."
Yes, jawbreaker. I thought the satire might get everyone to tone it down a notch. No effect on this thread whatsoever. They just keep tearing at each other.
Of course, Lehrer gave up political satire as entirely redundant after Kissinger won the Nobel peace prize.
Posted by: slopefarm at March 13, 2009 3:36 PM
"I know how you feel Cobblehiller, I know how you feel. I can't go into details but i understand fully and I wish mine was around too..
Have a good weekend. Let's all be safe and return Monday to kill each other...
The What
Someday this war is gonna end.."
What, thank you, you've got a good heart - same to you.
Posted by: cobblehiller at March 13, 2009 3:36 PM
gemini- I think that's probably what he meant- but while its a good thing when people can laugh at themselves, making fun of other groups usually is rather malicious. It's one thing when you're good friends with someone- MM has often called me a Zionist tool and I've called her a Third World mouthpiece because we kid around about it. MM is family. But we know where we are coming from. Too many times people like to toss out insulting comments and then hide behind that old, oh I'm just kidding. But THL doesn't have a malicious bone in her body. Nor, do I believe, does benson.
Posted by: bxgrl at March 13, 2009 3:37 PM
"biff- what is your problem? Why should I respect him"
bxgrl, you're completely misinterpreting my words. I'm saying that if you don't respect him (which is completely your prerogative and fine with me) than why do you care what he says? Personally, if someone I don't respect says something I don't like, I would ignore it and/or not tend to really care or get upset. You don't respect him and you think he plays mind games, so why are you even paying attention to him? Aren't you falling into the trap you're claiming he is setting?
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 13, 2009 3:37 PM
"hey that's basically ME!! but i live in park slope!"
Yeah, What. Rob doesn't HAVE to wish, dude. Ha. HA! OK, back to work for real this time.
Posted by: East New York at March 13, 2009 3:37 PM
The truly sad thing about there being >400 posts is that I probably read every one of them.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 13, 2009 3:37 PM
"so is anyone sleeping with each other on here?"
I'm pretty sure the answer is no DH.
Posted by: cobblehiller at March 13, 2009 3:38 PM
"I'm going to go call my mom."
mopar, I did the same thing!
cobblehiller, my dreams of my father have also become less frequent, but I'm reminded of him a lot during the days. And boy does having kids make me really appreciate what they did and how much they put up with!
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 13, 2009 3:40 PM
"a Zionist tool and a Third World mouthpiece".....I gotta have the two of you over for dinner!!!!!
But you're absolutely right...my friends and I call each other a lot of names especially when its inter racial!!!!
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 13, 2009 3:41 PM
This thread is a runaway train crashing into a forest fire during a tornado.
Posted by: SnarkSlope at March 13, 2009 3:42 PM
I don't know, biff- why do you bother with a guy who has no respect for you? I say we drop the subject. We won't agree.
Posted by: bxgrl at March 13, 2009 3:42 PM
Don't bet on it cobblehiller. I have slept with at least one poster.....not a name you'd recognize.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 13, 2009 3:42 PM
Mr B, are you coming next week to Floyd NY?
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 13, 2009 3:43 PM
Bxgrl - agreed 100% - there are people you know who you can say things to without really hurting them or "their people" - this I know first hand being married to someone black -
I can tell THL is super cool, I could see what she was saying, but I guess I saw what Benson was trying to say too
peacekeeper that I am :)
Posted by: gemini10 at March 13, 2009 3:43 PM
DIBS- just ask! We actually wanted to get together with you for dinner since we live so close and we wanted to check out Peaches. Let us know when!
Posted by: bxgrl at March 13, 2009 3:44 PM
bxgrl...I was thinking more of a dinner party at home with massive consumption of wine.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 13, 2009 3:45 PM
is it sad to say I consider you all my cyber friends?
awwww
Posted by: gemini10 at March 13, 2009 3:45 PM
bxgrl, I think we (What and I, that is) probably have about the same level of respect for each other.
But yes, let's drop it. You and I agree on a lot of things, just not this, which is fine.
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 13, 2009 3:46 PM
gemini....wait 'till you actually meet people on the 19th.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 13, 2009 3:47 PM
"I'm not married but I've slept with a lot of black men."
DIBS did you sleep with the what's husband - is that why he is so pissy at you?
Posted by: dittoburg at March 13, 2009 3:47 PM
"is it sad to say I consider you all my cyber friends?"
I was going to post the lyrics to "We Are the World", but this thread is already long enough!
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 13, 2009 3:47 PM
"Don't bet on it cobblehiller. I have slept with at least one poster.....not a name you'd recognize."
Hmmmm! Veeryyy Interesting!
So this place is General Hospital after all! (Or should I say General AssHat-pital?)
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 13, 2009 3:48 PM
" And boy does having kids make me really appreciate what they did and how much they put up with!"
Ain't that the truth Biff, ain't that the truth - I have A LOT of appreciation for what they had to deal with now.
"Don't bet on it cobblehiller. I have slept with at least one poster.....not a name you'd recognize."
Whoa! Well alrighty then DIBS!
500!!! Here we come!
Posted by: cobblehiller at March 13, 2009 3:49 PM
ditto...that's why What's always so upset when I bring up the "down lo" stuff!!! :)
I was hoping my 3:42 post would get further scrutiny!!!!
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 13, 2009 3:50 PM
all I know is I am DETERMINED to be the one to call 500!
Posted by: gemini10 at March 13, 2009 3:51 PM
Yes, cobblehiller, imagine my surprise when he asked me if I was daveinbedstuy!!!!
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 13, 2009 3:51 PM
I THINK MR.B OUGHT TO BUY A ROUND OF DRINKS AS PAID FOR BY THE ADVERTISERS FOR THE NUMBER OF HITS TODAY ;)
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 13, 2009 3:53 PM
Gemini, you are going to have a fight on your hands for that honor! I have a feeling at least 10 others will be vying for it :)
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 13, 2009 3:54 PM
Damn...I'm probably going to be on the subway heading to Penn Station when we hit 500. What an historic moment in the cyberworld.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 13, 2009 3:54 PM
This is like a telethon. When we hit 500 posts, do you think Jerry Lewis will appear and sing "You'll Never Walk Alone"?
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 13, 2009 3:55 PM
This site is probably going to crash after number 499 goes up. Everyone will be hitting 'reload' and sending in '500' all at the same time. Mr. B, hope your server is sturdy!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 13, 2009 3:55 PM
"Yes, cobblehiller, imagine my surprise when he asked me if I was daveinbedstuy!!!!"
ROTHFLMAO! That is priceless DIBS!
Posted by: cobblehiller at March 13, 2009 3:56 PM
Re-write:
This is like a telethon. When we hit 500 posts, do you think Jerry Lewis will appear and sing "You'll Never Post Alone"?
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 13, 2009 3:56 PM
"This site is probably going to crash after number 499 goes up. Everyone will be hitting 'reload' and sending in '500' all at the same time. Mr. B, hope your server is sturdy!"
I'm going to pee now so I don't miss it! LOL!
Posted by: cobblehiller at March 13, 2009 3:57 PM
soooooo
Posted by: gemini10 at March 13, 2009 3:57 PM
LOL CobbleHiller!!!!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 13, 2009 3:58 PM
dibs - your 3:53 post - priceless
Posted by: gemini10 at March 13, 2009 3:58 PM
cobble...pee now and you might miss it....wait until its over, like the last episode of Mash when the NYC water pressure dropped because everyone went at the same time!!!!
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 13, 2009 3:58 PM
If only bold type guest was around to see this...
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 13, 2009 3:58 PM
Another historic moment to share with the future generations...
1. Where were you when JFK was shot?
2. Where were you when Obama was announced President Elect?
3. Where were you when the B'Stoner Open Thread hit 500 posts?
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 13, 2009 3:59 PM
"NYC water pressure dropped because everyone went at the same time"
Is that true?! Very funny!
Posted by: cobblehiller at March 13, 2009 4:01 PM
gemini10- where were you when I needed you a few posts ago? :-)
You have my respect- I know how hard it can be. I gave up a lot for my marriage and withstood a lot- My ex's family, our friends were wonderful to me. I love living in Crown Heights and having MM as a LL is the best thing that ever happened to me (gee hope she reads this and lowers the rent!). It is not an easy life or an easy choice- mostly because of outside pressures. In the end, people are just people-
Posted by: bxgrl at March 13, 2009 4:01 PM
Its a very, very small world out there in cyberspace, Biff. i found that out the hard way as I alluded to above!!!!
Posted by: Bold type guest at March 13, 2009 4:01 PM
#1 wasnt even born yet
#2 at home with black husband ;) and my crying mom on the phone
#3 - I was the 500th POSTER!!!!!!!
Posted by: gemini10 at March 13, 2009 4:02 PM
Holy Toledo!!!
I'm going to have to read all this later.
If I don't get back here, have a good weekend all.
Posted by: bayridgegirl at March 13, 2009 4:03 PM
Just went out for a coffee. Did I miss anything?
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 13, 2009 4:03 PM
Aw, this really is a special day with a special guest appearance by BTG! ; )
Posted by: cobblehiller at March 13, 2009 4:04 PM
Oh, wait, is everyone going to avoid posting when we get to 498? No one wants to be 499 because then, unless you have super-fast net speed, 500 is out of the question. Mr. B, you are hereby nominated to be the 499th poster :)
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 13, 2009 4:04 PM
Did The What just have a heart there and tell us ALL of us to get back here safely on Monday?
Wow
Posted by: Under the Radar at March 13, 2009 4:04 PM
Bxgrl - I know trust me I know, but I guess I feel there are so many folks like you and myself and most here that are just normal people tha can laugh at ourselves and others and know we are all here just trying to live and love
:)
Posted by: gemini10 at March 13, 2009 4:05 PM
BRG, DON'T GO! HISTORY IS BEING MADE HERE!
Gemini, for me:
1. Wasn't born yet
2. At home with two white (and very pale!) friends
3. I was bitter poster #501 :)
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 13, 2009 4:06 PM
dave- even better! give us a date!
Posted by: bxgrl at March 13, 2009 4:06 PM
Or you could try my strategy and do 498, 499, 500 if you have a really fast server.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 13, 2009 4:07 PM
"Did The What just have a heart there and tell us ALL of us to get back here safely on Monday?"
Yes, so we can get back to trying to kill each other!! LOL!
Posted by: cobblehiller at March 13, 2009 4:07 PM
Snappy...were you doing a 3 way with a couple of crackers at that historic moment??? I LOVE IT.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 13, 2009 4:08 PM
ME LET IT GO!! THE AUDACITY OF YOU TO SAY SUCH THINGS AND THEN SAY "O.K. THAT'S ENOUGH, WE'RE DONE". NO ONE TELLS ME WHEN I'M DONE.
NO ONE.
EVER!
I DID NOT MAKE FUN OF ITALIANS.
In the post Benson sighted we were all making fun of the aesthetic of the house as being tacky, dated and VERY 1980's. Some people did mention Italians I DID NOT. Benson why haven't you called them out on it???? Dave said it was Growning Up Gotti why not call him out? you scared of Dave?
If I'm guilty of being against Italians for saying my landlords "pizza place" business is a shady operation then I'm only as racist as ANYONE of you are against the owner of the "candy store" is shady. Clearly the business is fine you're just bigotted against candy store owners.
Guidos- fine. I can totally see why you would think I had some code going there. Listen to me close Benson...Guidos has become a generic term. You no longer have the lock on that word. Nor did you ever have a lock on Camaros, Acrylic Nail or black hair dye. They belong to the entirety of Strong Island and New Jersey.
and so far as this little ditty goes...
"First of all, please don't use the history of your people to excuse yourself for your personal actions. It's distasteful."
...I only brought it up to show that I understand what true persecution is and because of that I am very sensitive to matters regarding true bigotry and racism not this little personal vendetta that you have been building up with me.
You're a pathetic little weak excuse of a man.
Your attempt to peg me down as a biggot/racist or whatever else you and your little book want to call it are very thinly veiled and not missed by those with half a brain. Anyone can take instances and soundbites and make them into something they're not.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at March 13, 2009 4:08 PM
I think the What is black
does anyone else?
Posted by: gemini10 at March 13, 2009 4:09 PM
Anyone got confetti to throw? Noise makers? Champagne? No? Ok, I'll just have a can of diet ginger-ale and a cigarette :)
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 13, 2009 4:09 PM
haha insertsnappy
love #2 - whatcha sayin, huh huh huh?
Posted by: gemini10 at March 13, 2009 4:09 PM
I get the feeling we all racing to some finish line in the sky but will there be a tiara at the breaking of the ribbon?
gemini10- I truly hope so!
Posted by: bxgrl at March 13, 2009 4:10 PM
So much for the happy "500th post" event!!!!
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 13, 2009 4:10 PM
"Snappy...were you doing a 3 way with a couple of crackers at that historic moment??? I LOVE IT."
ROFL!!! No, you silly rabbit! They are friends! Not friends with benefits!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 13, 2009 4:11 PM
Snappy -
1) Not born yet
2) In bed, trying to ignore the noise from the dorm opposite my building (i am a member of 'team conservative').
3) Helping make history, even as someone who is mostly a lurker.
Posted by: etson at March 13, 2009 4:11 PM
Wait, if there is a flurry at 500 and 15 posters stating "Five Hundredth", how will we really know which is the true #500??
Who will volunteer to go through and count them all from post #1?
BTW, the Death Star's servers suck, so I'm ready to post "500" now!
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 13, 2009 4:13 PM
OK...I'll move it one post closer.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 13, 2009 4:13 PM
Five Hundredth!!
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 13, 2009 4:14 PM
Hi all!
Posted by: benson at March 13, 2009 4:14 PM
494
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 13, 2009 4:15 PM
Five Hundredth!
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 13, 2009 4:15 PM
Six Hundredth!
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 13, 2009 4:15 PM
Where ya been, benson??????
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 13, 2009 4:15 PM
Dammit...the site is slowing down severely over here! There goes the dream of being 500. Can I get a "Best Supporting Poster" oscar??? Please??? I WANT A TIARA, DAMMIT!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 13, 2009 4:15 PM
"OK...I'll move it one post closer. "
- That 493 - so we can count from there!
Posted by: cobblehiller at March 13, 2009 4:15 PM
500
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 13, 2009 4:16 PM
(mentally spitting on Benson)
Posted by: TownhouseLady at March 13, 2009 4:16 PM
Damn!
Posted by: cobblehiller at March 13, 2009 4:16 PM
Ok, DIBS "494" at 4:15pm was definitely really 496. So who was four posts after that?
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 13, 2009 4:16 PM
500
Posted by: gemini10 at March 13, 2009 4:16 PM
WAIT, WAS IT ME?????
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 13, 2009 4:17 PM
It was Snappy!!! This is 500!!!
"Dammit...the site is slowing down severely over here! There goes the dream of being 500. Can I get a "Best Supporting Poster" oscar??? Please??? I WANT A TIARA, DAMMIT!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 13, 2009 4:15 PM"
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 13, 2009 4:17 PM
ok now am 505
does that count for anthing
wow we are all nuts!
Posted by: gemini10 at March 13, 2009 4:17 PM
Back! This thread is like a byzantine novel with its twists and turns. Have a great weekend Cyber-family.
Posted by: wasder at March 13, 2009 4:17 PM
You got it, Snappy!!!!! Why can't a normal white guy ever win anything anymore in this PC world????
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 13, 2009 4:17 PM
Should auld acquaintance be forgot,
And never brought to mind?
Should auld acquaintance be forgot,
And auld lang syne?
CHORUS:
For auld lang syne, my dear,
For auld lang syne,
We’ll tak a cup of kindness yet,
For auld lang syne!
And surely ye’ll be your pint-stowp,
And surely I’ll be mine,
And we’ll tak a cup o kindness yet,
For auld lang syne!
We twa hae run about the braes,
And pou’d the gowans fine,
But we’ve wander’d monie a weary fit,
Sin auld lang syne.
We twa hae paidl’d in the burn
Frae morning sun till dine,
But seas between us braid hae roar’d
Sin auld lang syne.
And there’s a hand my trusty fiere,
And gie’s a hand o thine,
And we’ll tak a right guid-willie waught,
For auld lang syne
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 13, 2009 4:18 PM
Congrats SNAPPY!
Posted by: cobblehiller at March 13, 2009 4:18 PM
THL...I think I have a hanging chad on my 10 ride Amtrak ticket....I'll explain later.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 13, 2009 4:19 PM
Recount!
Posted by: TownhouseLady at March 13, 2009 4:19 PM
awwww - congrats snappy
but really that WAS my award- -Kanye West style bitches!
Posted by: gemini10 at March 13, 2009 4:19 PM
HOT DAMN AND GOOSEBERRY JUICE!!! I DID IT :)
**Hail to the Chief (Pompous Black Lesbian Epicure) playing in the background**
Tiara, please :)
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 13, 2009 4:19 PM
Do I get any credit for this historic achievement?
Posted by: benson at March 13, 2009 4:19 PM
I hung with Chad once but he kept stealing my rouge.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at March 13, 2009 4:20 PM
THL, LOL! No hanging Chads! This ain't no Florida rodeo here!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 13, 2009 4:20 PM
benson...I think you're gonna get the STFU Award. Don't worry, I was the first recipient!!!!
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 13, 2009 4:20 PM
yeah someone give Benson some love
come on guys!!!!!
Posted by: gemini10 at March 13, 2009 4:20 PM
Whoever gets 600 is a pathetic loser.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 13, 2009 4:21 PM
Kanye West my tooty hole, Gemini! I did it! :)
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 13, 2009 4:21 PM
Snappy, it is with great honor and all due respect that we, your whacked and possibly clinically cracked fellow posters hereby and forthwith present you with....
YOUR TIARA! [bxgrl, you have the tiara don't you...]
Posted by: cobblehiller at March 13, 2009 4:22 PM
I generally don't hang with guys that might be named Chad, or worse, Biff.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 13, 2009 4:22 PM
THL/wasder, what a momentous day for you two. Anniversary and birthday AND a record breaking day on Brownstoner. If only the 525 was in my Forum post!
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 13, 2009 4:23 PM
"Whoever gets 600 is a pathetic loser."
That's Randi's line DIBS...
Posted by: cobblehiller at March 13, 2009 4:23 PM
Gemini, you just wait till he decides you're on blast for some minor infraction you meant nothing by but he manages to turn it into some twisted A-Bomb.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at March 13, 2009 4:24 PM
Gee THL- I thought when you said the acrylic nail, camaro and blue black hair dye you meant us Jewish women. I'll have you know we only do frosted blonde with highlights now. :-)
you a sweetheart, THL- we all know that. And I understand exactly how you're feeling- I am a tad upset with someone at the moment too. We should go drinking!
Posted by: bxgrl at March 13, 2009 4:24 PM
I would like to thank all the little people who helped me reach this great achievement. THL, Benson, thank you for fighting. Dave, thanks for discussing your sex life. Rob, thanks for asking questions about cats, pubic hair afros and poop. BRG, thanks for flirting with me. Gemini, thanks for trying :) CobbleHiller, thanks for chatting with the What/Why. Did I forget anyone? Thank you, my dear blog luvs, thank you all :)
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 13, 2009 4:24 PM
Nothing to see here folks, move along.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 13, 2009 4:25 PM
YOu are so not getting MY tiara, cobblehiller. I offered to make you a nice cardboard and tinfoil one though!
Posted by: bxgrl at March 13, 2009 4:25 PM
THL, I'm happy to hear about the 5 percent cat food!
Posted by: mopar at March 13, 2009 4:26 PM
so what prompted this?
Posted by: dirty_hipster at March 13, 2009 4:27 PM
There are a few thing we have yet to discuss here yet, my friends: truffles, dildos, and anything to do with Brooklyn and real estate.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 13, 2009 4:27 PM
Insert you deserved it
MR B - you totally owe her a drink at the next gathering
cue in Biff - stage left with some Floyd's pandering
THL - I know I get it, I would be upset too - I know where you were coming from!! we all do!
Posted by: gemini10 at March 13, 2009 4:27 PM
"YOu are so not getting MY tiara, cobblehiller. I offered to make you a nice cardboard and tinfoil one though!"
For Snappy bxgrl! You have to give it up for Snappy!
Let
it
go
!!!
Posted by: cobblehiller at March 13, 2009 4:27 PM
Bxgirl, that tiara is now rightfully mine!
Signed,
Snappy PBLE, Esq. !!!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 13, 2009 4:27 PM
ahem, Snappy...EXCUUUUUUUUUUSSSEEE ME!
I must have moved this thread along by 60 or so posts!!
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 13, 2009 4:28 PM
THL: have a good weekend!!!
I really wish you would go back to my first post, and see if I was really dropping an "A-bomb" on you.
Posted by: benson at March 13, 2009 4:28 PM
MM....make her give it up or change the locks.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 13, 2009 4:29 PM
Not to mention I was the one who figured out you were #500!
Although even if DIBS was correct with his 494, you still would have won with your post two posts later:
"500
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 13, 2009 4:16 PM"
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 13, 2009 4:29 PM
Sorry to have left you out, Biff. You can have the "Best Supporting Poster" Oscar. No tiara, but you do get a trophy :)
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 13, 2009 4:30 PM
"so what prompted this?"
DH, if you and Mr. B can figure it out...you can make BIG money.
Posted by: cobblehiller at March 13, 2009 4:31 PM
The funny thing is Bxgrl, that person that fits all the descriptions he's called me out on (except for questionable pizza shop owner) was me in the 80's. I had the big hair (dyed black don't know why it was redundant), long nails, boyfriend with the Camaro (and yes Dave and IROC), and was called guidette.
He thought it was cute to string all those things I've ever said together thereby making me look to be bigoted.
Yeah, one day we will definitely go out for a drink. It'll be invite only.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at March 13, 2009 4:33 PM
haha cobblehiller - regardless you guys rule. have a good weekend all! I'm sneaking my buzzed ass out of here!
Posted by: dirty_hipster at March 13, 2009 4:33 PM
So, 600? Anyone? Anyone? Buehler?
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 13, 2009 4:33 PM
DIBS, are there any stores in your Bed-Stuy neighborhood that sell truffle flavored massage oil and dildos for your female friends?
[Did I cover it all?]
Posted by: cobblehiller at March 13, 2009 4:34 PM
I think the comments about who is the 500th poster, etc. shouldn't be included in the final number of comments - wayyy too self-referential and a classic example of a self-fulfilling prophecy! [cue housing bubble/stock market/other analogies here]
Posted by: sixyearsandcounting at March 13, 2009 4:35 PM
Did I forget anyone?
me! >:-(
- and I have the triumphal tiara!
>:-)
Posted by: bxgrl at March 13, 2009 4:37 PM
Benson- I really wish you'd choke but it seems neither of us is going to leave satisfied today.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at March 13, 2009 4:37 PM
500!!
Am I??
Posted by: bayridgegirl at March 13, 2009 4:37 PM
Don't go and get all technical on us 6 years...
Posted by: cobblehiller at March 13, 2009 4:38 PM
Repeat: Why did you call out the broker's ethnicity?
Don't want to let it go? Fine by me, THL. I'll take it up to 600.
I find folks who will never admit to a small error to be interesting. I didn't realize I was dealing with a person without sin.
Posted by: benson at March 13, 2009 4:38 PM
good night guys
have a great weekend
please go out to all the open houses this weekend
hahahahah
Posted by: gemini10 at March 13, 2009 4:40 PM
Bxgirl, you'll be getting the lawsuit papers regarding said tiara very shortly - it's mine!!! Oh, and thank you for helping reach my goal :)
BRG, you are sooooo late to the party! But feel free to give me a congratulatory smooch :)
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 13, 2009 4:40 PM
I won that award fair and square as.....AHEM!! Need I remind you people!! First recipient of the SOTD Award.
I will make you a tiara, snappy. Hope you like tinfoil (I should even do that. You didn't thank me and I was good for at least 15-20 pots)
Posted by: bxgrl at March 13, 2009 4:41 PM
SixYears;
Take a look at this entire thread. It hits on a topic I think you'll find interesting. You're one of the only ones in the past who have sniffed out this issue.
Posted by: benson at March 13, 2009 4:42 PM
Nite Gemini!
Posted by: cobblehiller at March 13, 2009 4:42 PM
Did anyone catch Jon Stewart wiping the floor with Jim Cramer last night?
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 13, 2009 4:43 PM
I don't want a tinfoil tiara!!!
**throwing myself on the floor like a two year old**
TANTRUM TANTRUM TANTRUM!
GIMME GIMME GIMME!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 13, 2009 4:45 PM
Why? Because dems da facts Benson! He was not going to show that apartment to a black, or Hispanic or an Asian. I'm pretty damn positive. So I'm at fault for calling him out on it? According to you I shouldn't mention that he was Italian?
Like I said before you're the racist not me.
Here it is for those who didn't read the post:
I know from code.
I was looking to rent an apartment and the broker was going to show me one in a predominantly Italian neighborhood in Brooklyn and when the broker called to make an appointment with an owner for me to see his place he very much emphasized that, "You'll like her she comes from a NICE family. No...I know...Her family is VERY NICE...like yours."
The dude clearly assumed I was Italian and he was clearly letting the owner know this. It was as subtle as a cinder block fall on your foot. I said to him, "So, how do you know my family?" I wanted him to know that I understood exactly what he was doing and was not amused.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at March 13, 2009 4:45 PM
Rob, I'll be polishing my tiara if bxgirl ever hands it over. *hint, hint*
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 13, 2009 4:46 PM
I'm not without sin Benson.
I'm just not guilty of the one you've decided to assign me.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at March 13, 2009 4:46 PM
snappy, i think i actually DO have a tiara somewhere in my room that i got in my christmas stocking this year. if i find it ill bring it on thursday if you go!!!
*r*
Posted by: PitbullNYC at March 13, 2009 4:47 PM
oh ill be polishing my tiara too snappy...
IN MY BEANBAG!
*rob*
Posted by: PitbullNYC at March 13, 2009 4:49 PM
"I don't want a tinfoil tiara!!!
**throwing myself on the floor like a two year old**
TANTRUM TANTRUM TANTRUM!
GIMME GIMME GIMME!"
Been there, done that...I hope you have better luck than I did!
Posted by: cobblehiller at March 13, 2009 4:49 PM
Benson, aren't you dwelling a little over much on the "small errors" yourself now?
Rob, I hope I'm going on a massive clothes shopping spree Saturday. (WIth or without actually buying anything.) Though I should stay home and do massive chores.
I wish the weather would warm up. I've been wearing the same pair of pants and the same boots for five months now.
What are you doing Rob?
Posted by: mopar at March 13, 2009 4:49 PM
I doubt I'll be there on Thursday, Rob, but hold that tiara for me! Bxgirl is being tight-fisted with the one I'm supposed to get! Darn her!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 13, 2009 4:50 PM
ROB!!! YUCK! Do you really do that everyday??? (Don't feel obligated to answer that!)
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 13, 2009 4:51 PM
THL;
I've had enough of your silliness. If what I said was not true, you would not have reacted in the way that you did. Just as you know from code, so do I. There is no point in continuing this dialogue. Believe what you want, and I'll do likewise.
And, oh by the way: have a nice weekend, yet again.
Posted by: benson at March 13, 2009 4:51 PM
Oh, question answered!
Posted by: mopar at March 13, 2009 4:51 PM
cobblehiller, I'll be calling you as a witness in the trial of Snappy, PBLE, Esq. v. Bxgirl, TT (tiara thief) :)
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 13, 2009 4:53 PM
579
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 13, 2009 4:54 PM
there is nothing wrong with doing it everyday and even twice a day. (it's healthy for your prostate) anyway. sorry
this weekend im taking care of a cat and two dogs and trying to stay out of trouble. i want to re organize my bedroom too. catch up on horrible reality tv shows i dvr'd all week. my friend kristy got paid today so she might come over this weekend and we'll have some Alize. if not just 40s hahah
*rob*
Posted by: PitbullNYC at March 13, 2009 4:55 PM
But Rob, I thought you had a boyfriend? Why employ Ms. Rosy Palm when you have a boytoy???
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 13, 2009 4:57 PM
"cobblehiller, I'll be calling you as a witness in the trial of Snappy, PBLE, Esq. v. Bxgirl, TT (tiara thief) :)"
I have quite a bit of supporting documentation archived, I'm happy to share it with counsel.
Posted by: cobblehiller at March 13, 2009 4:57 PM
Oh, Biff, are you gonna start a frenzy for #600???
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 13, 2009 4:57 PM
Don't condesend me Benson! I'm not some silly broad you can talk down to. Got that toots? I reacted that because you try to call me out on some b*llsh*t I don't roll over and lie down. I'm not some little wallflower.
You don't like when women defend themselves? You used to pulling out big words and shutting them down? Not this chickie.
I learned something today. You're a biggot if you call out an Italian for his being blatantly racist.
Got it now. Lesson learned.
Well darlings, I gotta go get ready to meet my greasy Ginzo husband for dinner at some Dago joint.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at March 13, 2009 4:58 PM
I'm ready! 600 is mine!
Posted by: cobblehiller at March 13, 2009 4:58 PM
Happy Anniversary again THL, ENJOY your dinner and your sweet honey! [Sweet honey is code for sweet honey.]
Posted by: cobblehiller at March 13, 2009 5:00 PM
I'm sorry it was a bad blog day for you, THL, but happy anniversary and have a great evening with the hubs :)
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 13, 2009 5:00 PM
Benson,
Most people understand that that last line was sarcasm. Clearly something beyond you so I though I might point it out.
You feel free though to pull it out it back out 9 months from now completely out of context and use it as further evidence.
My gift to you.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at March 13, 2009 5:01 PM
THL, I really hope you have a lovely dinner and weekend. Forget about all the crap here today. You're a much appreciated and beloved poster.
"Oh, Biff, are you gonna start a frenzy for #600???"
Oh yeah, Snappy. Don't let the tiara get too comfy...
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 13, 2009 5:01 PM
Thanks all. You all have a great weekend.
I did see what you'd all said but was too busy "What-ting out" to thank you all.
It's appreciated.
Smootches
Posted by: TownhouseLady at March 13, 2009 5:02 PM
"Oh yeah, Snappy. Don't let the tiara get too comfy..."
Bxgirl would have to let it go for me to have gotten comfy with it **HINT HINT, DAMMIT! HINT, HINT!**
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 13, 2009 5:05 PM
You're all just laying in wait...aren't you!
Posted by: cobblehiller at March 13, 2009 5:05 PM
600???
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 13, 2009 5:06 PM
Dammit, I just know my connection is too slow!
Posted by: cobblehiller at March 13, 2009 5:07 PM
System slowing down again...wait for it...
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 13, 2009 5:07 PM
I want 600
Posted by: TownhouseLady at March 13, 2009 5:07 PM
600!
Posted by: cobblehiller at March 13, 2009 5:07 PM
Six hundredth!
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 13, 2009 5:08 PM
After all that I think I deserve it.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at March 13, 2009 5:08 PM
1000!!
Posted by: bayridgegirl at March 13, 2009 5:08 PM
We should let THL get it!
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 13, 2009 5:08 PM
Damn me for being cheap and having the slow $25 Time Warner internet package!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 13, 2009 5:08 PM
THL takes the prize for 600! HAPPY ANNIVERSARY LADY!!!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 13, 2009 5:09 PM
Damn it!!! (Kicking dirt)
Alright, now I really have to go. have a good one ladies. thanks again.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at March 13, 2009 5:09 PM
"After all that I think I deserve it."
DING! DING! DING! We have a WINNER!!!
THL!
Posted by: cobblehiller at March 13, 2009 5:09 PM
"After all that I think I deserve it.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at March 13, 2009 5:08 PM"
THL, YOU WON!!! Seriously! My 5:01 post was 590. You were 10 posts after that. Woo Hoo!
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 13, 2009 5:09 PM
It defintely is THL's....Snappy's 5:08 was 603.
Posted by: bayridgegirl at March 13, 2009 5:10 PM
THL, after I successfully sue bxgirl for the tiara and wear it for a day, I'll graciously (hint hint!) pass it on to you with no hard feelings :)
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 13, 2009 5:10 PM
Now we'll get to 700 congratulating THL.
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 13, 2009 5:10 PM
Just logged back in. On Amtrak. Foolishness.
Happy Anniversary, THL.
Have some great Dago food.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 13, 2009 5:11 PM
Ok, I'm soooo not sticking around to try for 700!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 13, 2009 5:12 PM
"The conclusion I draw from all of this is that there are verboten errors on Brownstoner, and there are those that can be just shrugged off."
And in addition, they circle the wagons round too!
I'll be there at Floyds!
Posted by: benson at March 13, 2009 5:12 PM
btw - ALL of you are NUTS!!!!
I go away for a few and come up to mayhem.
I read all the posts and just when I thought I was done, I hit refresh and had more to read, hit refresh again and more to read.
Posted by: bayridgegirl at March 13, 2009 5:12 PM
Dave, Bitter, party of one? :)
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 13, 2009 5:13 PM
You all carry on...I'm waiting for 1000. It's mine, I can feel it.
Posted by: bayridgegirl at March 13, 2009 5:13 PM
And Happy Birthday wasder.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 13, 2009 5:14 PM
BRG, I never got my congratulatory smooch for hitting 500 :(
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 13, 2009 5:15 PM
I can see it now...this thread will remain active for the next week with people claiming 1000, 2000, 3000, until Mr. B. shuts it down!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 13, 2009 5:16 PM
happy birthday wasder and happy anniversary thl. im heading out in a few! have a good weekend everyone
*rob*
Posted by: PitbullNYC at March 13, 2009 5:16 PM
"I go away for a few and come up to mayhem."
It would be "come back to mayhem" unless you were actually "going down" and then had to come back up!!!!
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 13, 2009 5:17 PM
cobblehiller....I JUST GOT A HANGING CHAD ON MY 10 RIDE AMTRAK TICKET!!!!!!!!
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 13, 2009 5:18 PM
"I can see it now...this thread will remain active for the next week with people claiming 1000, 2000, 3000, until Mr. B. shuts it down!"
Oh g*d, why did you have to suggest that Snappy!
Let's do it! [kidding!]
Posted by: cobblehiller at March 13, 2009 5:18 PM
Nite Rob :) Be sure to love on the obese cat for all of us cat lovers here!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 13, 2009 5:19 PM
holy crap, i spend one day off b'stoner and the open thread hits 600+ posts?
Posted by: bowl of dicks at March 13, 2009 5:19 PM
cobblehiller, you know someone will do it!!!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 13, 2009 5:20 PM
BOD, miss a day, miss a whole f**ing lot!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 13, 2009 5:21 PM
I think THL left without realizing she got 600.
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 13, 2009 5:21 PM
"BRG, I never got my congratulatory smooch for hitting 500 :("
Snappy, show up next Thursday and you'll get that well deserved smooch!
Posted by: bayridgegirl at March 13, 2009 5:22 PM
Considering what has happened here, did any of the other threads get any hits today? I haven't migrated off this page!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 13, 2009 5:22 PM
So why did the OT spike like this today> anyone?
Posted by: cobblehiller at March 13, 2009 5:23 PM
**Putting on my chapstick and puckering up**
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 13, 2009 5:23 PM
"Snappy, show up next Thursday and you'll get that well deserved smooch!"
That, along with the THL/benson undercard with boost attendance for sure.
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 13, 2009 5:23 PM
"will boost", dammit!
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 13, 2009 5:24 PM
She did, Biff. We'll have to throw the confetti on her on Monday.
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 13, 2009 5:24 PM
SNAP, YOU AIN'T KIDDING.
have a good weekend everyone, i'm out.
Posted by: bowl of dicks at March 13, 2009 5:24 PM
Girls smooching on the sofa, a good fight and bocce ball. Now *THAT'S* a party!!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 13, 2009 5:25 PM
Cobble, I think it spiked due to a Friday the 13th phenomenon! Instead of bad luck for all of us, Mr. B gets 600+ bad posts!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 13, 2009 5:26 PM
AHEM, I had 500. And 499. Go back and check.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 13, 2009 5:28 PM
OOOPPPSSSS.....that was 399 & 400.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 13, 2009 5:29 PM
Trying to take my 500, Dave??? I'm suing you, too!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 13, 2009 5:31 PM
Go, THL! I mean, way to go, not vamoose.
Posted by: mopar at March 13, 2009 5:33 PM
642 and climbing...Lord, I hope BH gets home soon...I cannot be on here for 700!
Posted by: cobblehiller at March 13, 2009 5:34 PM
So, this is the part where the thread circles the drain, huh? I'm taking a walk at 6pm. I also hope to not be here for 700! (But the fact that I keep posting isn't helping me any!)
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 13, 2009 5:39 PM
I'll be leaving soon too. I bet people will be logging on this weekend and adding to the thread.
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 13, 2009 5:42 PM
Wow - I leave for a few hours and all hell breaks loose.
Don't think that I missed the chicken-ist comments because I didn't and those that made them should consider their cards marked.
Now, did anyone catch Jon Stewart wiping the floor with Jim Cramer last night?
Posted by: the chicken at March 13, 2009 5:45 PM
biff, count us down to 700 and let's put this baby to bed! I'll even throw in the towel on the 700 prize!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 13, 2009 5:45 PM
the chicken, I tried to resurrect that at 4:43!
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 13, 2009 5:46 PM
BH is home! Hoo-ray! See you crazy kids later!
Have a good one all!
Posted by: cobblehiller at March 13, 2009 5:50 PM
BOOYAHHHHH
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 13, 2009 5:50 PM
"chicken-ist comments" HA!!!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 13, 2009 5:51 PM
Nite Cobblehiller!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 13, 2009 5:51 PM
I'm out folks! Gotta go for my mile constitutional :) Have a good weekend everyone and smooches!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 13, 2009 5:54 PM
Have a good weekend, everyone.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 13, 2009 6:00 PM
Just watched the Daily Show. Stewart was grandstanding. Cramer is honest about how the sausage is made.
During the dot-com boom, my editors forced me to use garbage quotes from analysts touting dogs to provide opinion that wasn't my own and the quotes made the stories inaccurate.
Posted by: mopar at March 13, 2009 6:25 PM
I don't usually watch Cramer or Stewart, but you rarely see a takedown like that. Cramer was defensive and basically cried like a little girl. I expected him to own who he is, an ex hedge fund trickster who runs a gong show, not cower. Stewart punked him and let him off the hook at the end.
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