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March 18, 2009
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Let's see who will be the first loser to post on here.
Posted by: bayridgegirl at March 18, 2009 9:16 AM
not me
Posted by: christopher at March 18, 2009 9:20 AM
The first shall be last; and the last shall be first" (Matt. 19:30)
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 18, 2009 9:20 AM
I actually think the fourth poster is usually the biggest loser.
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 18, 2009 9:25 AM
Biff, I actually think it's the 3rd poster.
Posted by: bayridgegirl at March 18, 2009 9:27 AM
Biatch.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 18, 2009 9:29 AM
7th!
Posted by: dirty_hipster at March 18, 2009 9:31 AM
"MENTION OF CATS!"
Now you gone and done it, you're going to wake up up the neighbors!
Posted by: bayridgegirl at March 18, 2009 9:34 AM
Potty and poo thread above^^^^^^^^^ Seems BH people are pretty anal.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 18, 2009 9:34 AM
You know something? It just keeps getting better..
Here is some insight on the "Masters of the Universe" tricks. Depression here we come!
Swaps Backfire on Hospitals Firing Workers to Pay Wall Street
http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601109&sid=ab21IaySjXmY&refer=home
March 18 (Bloomberg) -- South County Hospital Chief Financial Officer Thomas Breen thought he’d seen the worst of the credit market’s seizure when the interest rate on $52 million of its debt doubled to 12 percent a year ago.
That was just the start. The Wakefield, Rhode Island, hospital has also been forced to give Merrill Lynch & Co. $12.7 million of collateral for an interest-rate swap that backfired. South County could have used those funds to counter a drop in state aid for treating uninsured patients, compensate for declining admissions or buy four years’ of orthopedic supplies. Instead, the facility is firing workers and cutting pay.
But wait a minute! Interest rates are at a all time low! How could this happen?
The swaps are failing because borrowers didn’t anticipate that the value of the contracts, which often mature in 30 years, would tumble as central banks cut rates. The Federal Reserve reduced its target rate for overnight lending between banks to near zero percent in December, from 5.25 percent in 2007. Swaps are agreements to exchange interest payments, usually a fixed payment for one that varies based on an index.
Oh I see they guys thought they was "smart" but was being used as Assheads! Financial Alchemy! Shazam!!!!
"In a swap, parties agree to exchange interest payments, usually a fixed payment for one that varies based on an index. Borrowers may use the swaps to lower interest expenses or lock in rates for future bond sales. Swaps are private contracts, and the market for them isn’t regulated. In the municipal market, they are typically done in conjunction with negotiated bond offerings."
Huh??? What??? Huh?? Get me a coffee please, I can't cope this morning...
The What (Don't worry have another skittle)
Someday this war is gonna end...
Posted by: Return of The What at March 18, 2009 9:35 AM
OK, here's the challenge of the day: a full open thread, with no discussion of cats or poop!
Posted by: benson at March 18, 2009 9:35 AM
Benson, it's too late!! We'll try again tomorrow.
Maybe there won't be mention of reality shows today....oh god, I hope so.
Posted by: bayridgegirl at March 18, 2009 9:37 AM
What...those people at the state, local & municipal level, which has been a common occurrrance across the country, had no idea what they were doing. We don't engage in trades here at the Mutant Hedge Fund when we don't fully understand them and nor should anyone else.
Time for a lot of people to take the blame.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 18, 2009 9:39 AM
so how bout that American Idol?
Posted by: dirty_hipster at March 18, 2009 9:39 AM
C U Next Thursday, BRG. Oh, sorry, its this Thursday.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 18, 2009 9:41 AM
i really really really really wish i owned a camera. last night someone left a long note on one of the parked strollers in the lobby in my building saying it's inconsiderate, blah blah blah. the tone of the note was really funny and really catty. granted there are FOUR strollers locked (with bike chains!) and a scooter in the lobby, it looks a little ridiculous but it's not really in anyone's way except for the area where people leave free books and movies for the taking. it was just funny and would have made a really funny picture. the weird part about it tho is that it's the same hand writing as my dog walker! but it's that generic girly bubble writing so maybe it might not be her. it's a 5 story walk up building so i can totally understand why people dont want to walk up 5 flights with their strollers tho. and the roller derby in the lobby totally stopped which is nice hahhaha.
*rob*
Posted by: PitbullNYC at March 18, 2009 9:45 AM
Good luck with that benson!
God morning What - I'll have a second cup with you - I'm a little 'boggled' myself this morning.
DIBS and What: When do the perp walks start? I want to get there early...
Posted by: cobblehiller at March 18, 2009 9:46 AM
" We don't engage in trades here at the Mutant Hedge Fund when we don't fully understand them and nor should anyone else."
There is some hope for you Dave. Maybe, just maybe. Did you know that most Pension and 401k's are chock full of this crap? Obama should bail out these institutions and let everyone else fall on their swords. You see now the pitchforks are coming out from AIG! They wrote swaps on billions of this toxic sludge. May God help us...
The What
Someday this war is gonna end..
Posted by: Return of The What at March 18, 2009 9:46 AM
"South County could have used those funds to counter a drop in state aid for treating uninsured patients, compensate for declining admissions or buy four years’ of orthopedic supplies. Instead, the facility is firing workers and cutting pay."
DIBS is right, dickheads shouldn't be dabbling in things they don't understand. ML salesmen were famous for sticking it up municipalities' ass, even before what's going on now.
They should fire the finance director and some of those six figure admins, not the people in the trenches, and put their spare cash in a MM fund like a normal business.
Posted by: denton at March 18, 2009 9:47 AM
American Idol? Load of crap.
Posted by: etson at March 18, 2009 9:48 AM
haha rob - that's funny
maybe if they don't want to carry a stroller up five flights of stairs they should have not moved to the fifth floor of a walk up building.
My old apt in Chinatown was on the 6th floor and I didn't get to store heavy objects in the lobby - why should they?
Posted by: dirty_hipster at March 18, 2009 9:48 AM
Ding ding ding! Someone cross park slope and strollers off the list! Thanks Rob!
Posted by: cobblehiller at March 18, 2009 9:48 AM
haha - we should play open thread bingo.
Posted by: dirty_hipster at March 18, 2009 9:50 AM
"They should fire the finance director and some of those six figure admins, not the people in the trenches"
Damn straight denton!
Posted by: cobblehiller at March 18, 2009 9:51 AM
FYI- anyone looking for a diversion today- check out the Brooklyn Dreamland website. It has lots of artwork of Coney Island and take a look at the Around NYC and Portraits tab-
www.brooklyndreamland.com
Posted by: cls2000 at March 18, 2009 9:52 AM
"DIBS and What: When do the perp walks start? I want to get there early..."
There will be no "perp walk" Cobblehiller. This Republic has been Hi-Jacked by the Plutocracy Criminal Crime Syndicate! We are going into a depression and the people who are responsible will walk free. End of story...
The What
Someday this war is gonna end...
Posted by: Return of The What at March 18, 2009 9:52 AM
Although I think it may be an exaggeration that "most Pension and 401ks are chock full of this crap," many Pension funds are. I think the endowments of the major universities have a bigger problem because they hired some of these "masters of the universe" who thought they knew a lot about derivatives. But your plain vanilla pension fund is probaly bruised but not toxic with these things. The majority of 401ks are self-directed with a limited selection of available mutual funds so they are probably down in-line with the market. Sad, but not blown up.
By law, many corporations have to begin to "top off" for lack of a better phrase, those pension funds that are severely underfunded. That means that there has to be a lot of buying between now and the end of April.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 18, 2009 9:52 AM
I wonder who Madoff's cell mate is. Anybody know his book & case number???
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 18, 2009 9:54 AM
Ok, folks, here is Benson's "Provocative Quote of the Day", courtesy of the sociologist Charles Murray:
"Drive through rural Sweden, as I did a few years ago. In every town was a beautiful Lutheran church, freshly painted, on meticulously tended grounds, all subsidized by the Swedish government. And the churches are empty, including on Sundays. Scandanavia and Western Europe pride themselves on their "child-friendly" policies, providing generous child allowances, free day-care centers, and long maternity leaves. Those same countries have fertility rates far below replacement and plunging marraige rates. Those same countries are ones in which jobs are most carefully protected by government regulation and mandated benefits are most lavish. And they, with only a few exceptions, are countries where work is most often seen as a necessary evil, least often seen as a vocation, and where the proportions of people who say they love their jobs are the lowest.
What's happening? Call it the Europe Syndrome".
I would like to give Mr. Murray a standing ovation for this statement. You know, years ago, I used to love to travel to Europe, and admire the architecture and other cultural sights. No longer. In fact, it kind of sickens me to travel to Western Europe these days, with a few exceptions. I am not interested in being an archaelogist, looking at the preserved artifacts of a past civilization. I have nothing to discuss with societies who think the highest calling in life is the ability to sit in the piazza for two hours, sipping espresso, all of the government's dime. I'd rather save myself the money and just buy the coffee table books on these great buildings.
I will not stand still and see this great country turned into another Europe.
Posted by: benson at March 18, 2009 9:55 AM
And now for something lighthearted. Note the score at the end...FAIL!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BNjXgS0_CWE&feature=related
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 18, 2009 9:58 AM
"But your plain vanilla pension fund is probaly bruised but not toxic with these things."
Oh no no no. Look at (CalPERS) The California Public Employees' Retirement System these guy are in big trouble. The endowments of the major universities are dead meat because no one can afford a major college education and will use other means like the internet and local colleges.
I think a major meltdown is right around the corner with AIG and it will take down stock markets around the world. Interesting times...
The What (Make mine with 8 sugars)
Someday this war is gonna end...
Posted by: Return of The What at March 18, 2009 10:00 AM
What, I thought you would enjoy this link. (My apologies, but can you please name the book you recommended that was your #1 of all time? I still want to pick it up)
http://failblog.org/
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 18, 2009 10:03 AM
I wonder who Madoff's cell mate is. Anybody know his book & case number???
Madoff is a very connect man who did plenty of favors for people. Before Madoff went to prison he was getting everything straighten out. He will go to a cushy prison on a Army base and that's it. Everyone who was/is connected to him will walk free because they will call him to the stand and he will say "I did the whole thing", end of story...
The What
Someday this war is gonna end..
Posted by: Return of The What at March 18, 2009 10:05 AM
benson...we had a big discussion yesterday as to how China may or may not be like Japan in that Japan has never come out of their 20 year recession. The conclusion is somewhat relevant to your post. The Chinese are a far more entrepreneurial and capitalistic society than is Japan. it is an incredible "loss of face" to fail in Japan. In China, on the other hand, you pick yourself up and start over. I gave the example of a factory owner who had to shut down and then went and opened a coffee shop.
There's been a lot of discussion as to which country is going to lead the world out of this recession. Given the level of stimulus spending in China (it is far larger than the US), my money is on China. Additionally, China is spending money on "necessary" infrastructure. Japan, over the past 20 years, spent it on "unnecessary" infrastructure and my bet is that the US is not spending money on "necessary" things. All pork and eramarks are not good pork and earmarks.
Disclosure: This will probably not be my only rant of trhe day. I was up very early this morning and have already had 4 cups of coffee.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 18, 2009 10:05 AM
What, I thought you would enjoy this link. (My apologies, but can you please name the book you recommended that was your #1 of all time? I still want to pick it up)
Invisible Man
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Invisible_Man
Invisible Man is narrated in the first person by the protagonist, an unnamed African American man who considers himself socially invisible. His character may have been inspired by Ellison's own life. The narrator may be conscious of his audience, writing as a way to make himself visible to mainstream culture; the book is structured as if it were the narrator's autobiography although it begins in the middle of his life.
The beginning to the book is going to throw you off but as go along it's makes sense.
The What (I have to take all these pills???!!!!!)
Someday this war is gonna end...
Posted by: Return of The What at March 18, 2009 10:09 AM
CalPers was definitely one of the ones who thought they were "masters of the universe." I think that TIAA/CREF is in better shape here in NY.
Actually, it looks like the AIG mess is getting cleaned up faster that originally anticipated. The bonuses, etc smell of last ditch efforts before it is no longer a functioning entity. A wind down of AIG means a lot of the Credit Default Swaps are closed. All those payments to the associated banks are just that...the wind down of the derivatives. A good thing.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 18, 2009 10:10 AM
jeez this is a depressing ot today. :-/ seriously hating on the universe today i am.
*rob*
Posted by: PitbullNYC at March 18, 2009 10:12 AM
WOW...the wonders of modern medicine!!! :) That discussion of The Invisible Man sounded like it came from MM. :)
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 18, 2009 10:12 AM
DIBS;
If I had to place my bets, it would be on that of a bi-polar world: China and the US. Despite the current turmoil, the US still has alot going for it.
I couldn't agree more with you about the Japanese. In fact, I've recently made a major life decision: I'm going to go into a new field after 13 years with a major Japanese company that you all know well, and after almost 28 years in the tech sector. I've had it with Japanese management. In fact, working for the Japanese has made me "unemployable" to most other tech firms, as they don't want someone who specializes in dealing with the frustration of management paralysis.
In making this change, I will probably be taking a huge hit on my income, but I'm willing to do it, and my wife is on board. My spirit is really flagging here, and I can't see doing this for another 14 years, when I hit 65. It will also be fun to "start again", in a new field. Same idea as you mentioned above about the Chinese: they are willing to dust themselves off after failure, and start again.
Posted by: benson at March 18, 2009 10:13 AM
rob...a serious, civil OT is something we ought to strive for now and then. It is early in the day, though.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 18, 2009 10:14 AM
I think we need to focus...
Abyssinian: Today's Abyssinian retains a resemblance to the noble cats depicted in ancient Egyptian statues. The breed sports a ticked, richly colored tabby coat without markings on legs, tail and neck, but with dramatic facial markings. The Aby comes in four coat colors: ruddy, red, blue and fawn.
American Bobtail : The American Bobtail is a short-tailed cat, with a medium to large frame. Its tail should be clearly visible above the back when the cat is alert, not exceeding the hock in length.
American Curl: The American Curl gained CFA acceptance and has purred its way into the hearts of judges and cat lovers all in a short time. The Curl originated in June 1981, when a spontaneous genetic mutation produced the breed's signature backward-curling ears.
American Shorthair: Ideal American Shorthairs exude symmetry, with the breed standard calling for them to be slightly longer than tall. Females tend to be smaller than males. The American Shorthair's face should be full-cheeked with an open expression.
American Wirehair: The American Wirehair sports an exceptional coat, as each hair is bent or hooked, producing a dense, springy coat, with whiskers of the same texture. This breed was developed from the American Shorthair, so apart from the coat, the two display many similarities.
Balinese: The Balinese gets its name from its sinuous flowing movement, which reminded early breeders of Balinese dancers. Its oriental body type, with a long, tubular body and a wedge-shaped head, is softened by the semi-long coat that graces its body.
Bengal: The International Cat Association defines the Bengal as at least a fourth-generation descendant of a crossing between the wild Asian Leopard Cat and a domestic cat. The first three foundation crosses are identified as F1s, F2s and F3s.
Birman: Also known as the "Sacred Cat of Burma," Birmans are colorpoint cats, meaning they have a darker color on their tail, legs, ears and face, much like the Siamese or the Himalayan division of the Persian.
Bombay: This American breed is called the Bombay because its intensely black coat is reminiscent of that of an Indian Black Leopard. It's also known as a Black Burmese, because this breed came about after crosses with a sable Burmese and a black American Shorthair.
British Shorthair: The British Shorthair is a stocky purebred that resembles a plush teddy bear. Although blue is the color most associated with the breed, Brits are found in a number of colors and patterns.
Burmese: The Burmese was created in the United States in the 1930s from the breeding of a male Siamese and a brown female cat found on the San Francisco waterfront, believed to have traveled there from Burma. More >>
Chartreux: The Chartreux dates back to 16th-century France. Its thick, velvety coat is any shade of blue-gray, from ash to slate, with the tips lightly brushed with silver. The Chartreux's copper or gold eyes hint at its relation to the Russian Blue, whose eyes are a deep emerald green. More >>
Chausie: The Chausie combines the genial nature of a domestic cat with the beauty and elegance of a jungle cat. This big, muscular breed has large, mobile, tufted ears, long legs and a naturally short tail reaching to the hock. More >>
Colorpoint Shorthair: The Colorpoint Shorthair is the result of breeding between Siamese and other shorthair breeds, in particular the American Shorthair. These breedings were performed with the intent of enriching the color varieties and patterns in the Siamese.
Cornish Rex: The Cornish Rex is known for its soft, wavy curls--even the whiskers curl. This native of Cornwall, England, savors the warmth and comforts of home and is well suited for apartment life.
Devon Rex: The Devon Rex first appeared in Devonshire, England, in 1960, 10 years after the birth of the first Rex, the progenitor of the Cornish breed. The Devon Rex's coat, much like that of the other Rex breeds, is delicate, short and curly.
Egyptian Mau: With characteristics of a wildcat, the Egyptian Mau embodies a spirit reflecting the deity it once was in ancient Egypt. The breed boasts exotic coats of bronze and silver spots and is known as the only naturally spotted domestic cat.
Euro Burmese: The European Burmese's history is quite similar to that of the Burmese known and loved in the United States. When the Burmese moved to the United States, the breeders in Europe took the breed in a different direction, resulting in two distinct breeds today.
Exotic Shorthair: The Exotic is a man-made breed resulting from the cross of Persians with American Shorthairs and other shorthaired cats. The Exotic's body and head-style match that of the Persian, but the breed was separated into its own category in the 1960s.
Havana Brown: The Havana Brown, a breed of medium size and structure, is noted for its dark, chocolate coat. The well-toned, muscular body conveys a sense of power. The first Havana was born in England some 50 years ago when a black "shorthair" Persian had a brief fling with a Chocolate Point Siamese.
Himalayan: Depending on the association, the Himalayan may be considered a separate breed or a color pattern of the Persian breed. The Himalayan was originally developed from crosses between Siamese and Persians in an effort to transfer the pointed pattern to the Persian type.
Japanese Bobtail: The Japanese Bobtail is an ancient breed indigenous to Japan. As its name indicates, the Bobtail is a partially tailed cat. Medium in size, with long, clean lines, the Japanese Bobtail comes in a variety of colors and patterns--solids, bi-colors and tabbies.
Javanese: Take one Balinese, dip it in the colors of the rainbow and you have a Javanese. The Javanese is everything that is Balinese, and then some. This breed appears in the lynx point and tortie point patterns, as well as red and cream point colors.
Korat: The Korat is an ancient shorthaired breed named after a province of Thailand. These felines are graced with a silver-blue coat,
Posted by: IMBY at March 18, 2009 10:14 AM
Only have a second as I'm off to glorious Penn Station. But benson, I think consdiering the fact that we have a very differnet history and government than Europe we will become another Europe. Beyond that fact, one man's interpretation of a society is hardly the final word- has he spoken to everyone regarding their thoughts on work? I guarantee you there are millions in this country who don't love what they do- but they still go to work.
There's nothing wrong with a long maternity leave if the kids grow up healthier and happier, or medical care for all so people don't have to live or die in fear and pain. Why should i not be able to go to a doctor for my medical problems because I have no insurance? I pay my taxes and watch them go to roads and I have no car. To schools, and I have no kids, or to a war we never should have started (I have nephews who served). Why complain about those things that make people healthier or happier when our government for the last 200++ years has spent billions on things that have brought much misery and hardship while telling us to complain is unpatriotic? Or undemocratic? or UnAmerican?
There's plenty of real stuff to complain about- but medical care, maternity leaves and empty beautiful churches aren't it. Chas Murray is only an opinion- not a definitive viewpoint.
Posted by: bxgrl at March 18, 2009 10:15 AM
" A wind down of AIG means a lot of the Credit Default Swaps are closed. All those payments to the associated banks are just that...the wind down of the derivatives. A good thing."
Oh I wouldn't say that Dave. AIG was a very very bad boy!! They wrote swaps on thangs without collateral, Billions of dollars on "THANGS" and no one know who the counter party are. When those "THANGS" go Tango Uniform the Counter parties are going to implode worldwide. Derivatives are a economic nightmare!!!
The What (Just one more pill)
Someday this war is gonna end...
Posted by: Return of The What at March 18, 2009 10:16 AM
And benson- go for it! You'll find somethig so much better!!
Posted by: bxgrl at March 18, 2009 10:17 AM
> "seriously hating on the universe today i am."
Yoda, is that you?
Posted by: SnarkSlope at March 18, 2009 10:17 AM
Benson,
I think the distinction between the North Eastern US and Europe gets exaggerated. My tax rate as an NYC resident is already higher than it would be if I still lived in the UK, and the UK still just about has universal (if variable quality) healthcare. TX or FL would be a different story. The biggest difference nationally is that US social security benefits in old age are much higher (vs UK), not sure about rest of Europe.
The most irritating new development over there currently are all the stealth 'green' taxes , but people are beginning to see through that in the UK and it's only just beginning here.
There is in general a greater sense of freedom and individual responsibility in the US, (and I love living here, largely for non-political reasons). It’s just not often borne out in public policy. In fact politicians and state workers seem to act more and more as their own interest group rather than representing particular constituencies in the real world
Posted by: etson at March 18, 2009 10:22 AM
But my point is that most of these CDS and other derivatives have already been wound down, closed out. There are far fewer of them out there to muck things up and that's what recent performance of both the stock markets and the debt markets are telling us.
Additionally, with share prices sooooo low, any company reporting good numbers gets ramped up dramatically. Look at darden restaurants (DRI) today + 17% after releasing numbers last night that "beat the Street"
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 18, 2009 10:23 AM
Ok, I'll keep score while I eat my breakfast [DH this is for you!]
Park Slope - check!
Strollers - check!
Poop - check!
Cats - check!
Morning coffee consumption review - check!
Roll call - check!
Madoff - check!
Socialism vs. Democracy - check!
Credit swaps - check!
benson rant - check!
DIBS rant - check!
What rant - check!
bxgrl rant - check!
Wow, I think we're ahead of schedule today! Good work team!
Posted by: cobblehiller at March 18, 2009 10:26 AM
"Additionally, with share prices sooooo low, any company reporting good numbers gets ramped up dramatically. Look at darden restaurants (DRI) today + 17% after releasing numbers last night that "beat the Street""
I dying to see those 1Q09 numbers also the market reaction.
Yep the beat goes on. You know the FED is meeting right now. I wonder what dribble will come out of the FOMC. My guess is more Jawboning...
The What
Someday this war is gonna end...
Posted by: Return of The What at March 18, 2009 10:27 AM
What...when are you going to post your childhood pics?? Did you see all of ours??
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 18, 2009 10:33 AM
"What...when are you going to post your childhood pics?? Did you see all of ours??"
I was not very photogenic in strait jacket...
The What (What??!! More pills??!!)
Someday this war is gonna end...
Posted by: Return of The What at March 18, 2009 10:36 AM
Invisible Man=Great, provocative book. Read it in highschool.
Morning all. I personally love a reasonably intelligent OT, not that I don't enjoy the silliness as well.
Posted by: wasder at March 18, 2009 10:36 AM
Yes! What - we need a pic!
I was angling for age 7, but any age will do! C'mon, if you have 3 desktops, I bet you have a scanner, too!
Posted by: cobblehiller at March 18, 2009 10:37 AM
Speaking of Ellison, did anyone read the NYer piece on Baldwin? It discussed [in part] their relationship - as Ellison was an early mentor of Baldwin's, and later challenged him quite a bit. It was pretty interesting.
Posted by: cobblehiller at March 18, 2009 10:39 AM
C'mon....my fantasy is that you look like Tyson Beckford. :)
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 18, 2009 10:40 AM
Etson;
I fully agree with what you are saying. In fact, I think that was the point of Charles Murray's speech, a type of warning to the two coastal regions of the US. He is, in effect, saying to them: "Is this where you want to go"?
You know, I feel it in another way. I became an engineer because I like to "make things", so to speak, and I find myself increasingly feeling out-of-step in NY, even though its my hometown. All the industry and factories have fled to more hospitable climes. Are our politicians concerned? Not at all. They aso talk about "green taxes", which would further incentivize industry to flee. They are more concerned with self-preservation.
I'll probably stay here because my family is here. If I had to start again, however, I'd move. NY is losing guys like me.
Posted by: benson at March 18, 2009 10:40 AM
dave..
Butternut:
http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=butternut
*rob*
Posted by: PitbullNYC at March 18, 2009 10:41 AM
From the Wall Street Journal... Get your rage on:
"Some of the billions of dollars that the U.S. government paid to bail out American International Group Inc. stand to benefit hedge funds that bet on a falling housing market, according to people familiar with the matter and documents reviewed by The Wall Street Journal.
The documents show how Wall Street banks were middlemen in trades with hedge funds and AIG that left the giant insurer holding the bag on billions of dollars of assets tied to souring mortgages. AIG has put in escrow some money for at least one major bank, Deutsche Bank AG, whose hedge-fund clients made bets against the housing market, according to a person familiar with the matter. The money will be released to the bank if mortgage defaults rise above a certain level.
In essence, while the U.S. government is busy trying to prop up the housing market -- by trying to limit foreclosures, among other things -- it is simultaneously putting up cash that could be used to pay off investors who bet housing prices would tumble and many mortgage holders would default.
It's unclear how much government money might eventually flow to hedge-fund investors. Overall, the government has committed up to $173.3 billion to bail out AIG. Of that amount, AIG's housing-related bets have cost U.S. taxpayers some $52 billion."
Posted by: SnarkSlope at March 18, 2009 10:43 AM
I can't agree more that more so than any period in our history, politicians are a much greater part of the problem.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 18, 2009 10:43 AM
Yes rob, any word that has "nut" as part of it is now found in the lame urban disctionary to represent teticles. 99.9% of the people in this country don't consult the urban disctionary.
No one uses "butternut" in desribing the all-too-common "butterface" phenomenon. :)
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 18, 2009 10:45 AM
cobble--James Baldwin is pretty amazing as well. I know that Color of Water is being scripted for a movie now.
Posted by: wasder at March 18, 2009 10:48 AM
i dont know dave. butternuts can describe a lot of the beatdown wig store shopping trannies who hang out in the west village. but if you want to name a store after that, all the more power to you!
*rob*
Posted by: PitbullNYC at March 18, 2009 10:49 AM
Here's my contribution to our collective amusement:
http://family.webshots.com/album/570581000uecKUN
Posted by: infinitejester at March 18, 2009 10:55 AM
Here's a link to the Baldwin piece:
http://www.newyorker.com/arts/critics/
books/2009/02/09/090209crbo_books_pierpont
[Sorry, one day I'll learn to do tinyurls.]
Posted by: cobblehiller at March 18, 2009 10:56 AM
rob..."butternuts can describe a lot of the beatdown wig store shopping trannies who hang out in the west village"
you live in a different world than most people. Most people only know butternut as a squash.
On another note, I'm ranting in the Vox Pop thread.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 18, 2009 10:56 AM
"Yes! What - we need a pic!
I was angling for age 7, but any age will do! C'mon, if you have 3 desktops, I bet you have a scanner, too!"
Those pictures are the property of The New State of Child Psychiatric Services...
The What (and a shot also???!!!)
Someday this war is gonna end...
Posted by: Return of The What at March 18, 2009 10:57 AM
Blurry on purpose infinite? tsk, tsk - that's cheating!
And, uhm, dare I ask what that 'blue thing' is? Is that one of those weighted punching things...you punch it and it wobbles over and pops back up?
Posted by: cobblehiller at March 18, 2009 10:58 AM
infinitejester, just what the hell is that big blue inflatable thing in the second picture??
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 18, 2009 10:59 AM
Just pills, no shots What! ; )
C'mon! GIVE IT UP!
Posted by: cobblehiller at March 18, 2009 10:59 AM
cobblehiller, you beat me to it (so to speak). Ok, check phallic references off your list.
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 18, 2009 11:00 AM
CH - no scanner, so I took a photo of the photos...pretty amateurish, huh?
Beats me what that blue thing is...I have stared at it and pondered. No recollection of any toy I once had...
Posted by: infinitejester at March 18, 2009 11:02 AM
I know what it is but I've never seen one that big nor have I ever seen a blue one.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 18, 2009 11:02 AM
okay a poll people. when YOU think of a butternut what do you think of first? a squash (wtf?) or a tranny?
*rob*
Posted by: PitbullNYC at March 18, 2009 11:03 AM
And rob saves me.
Posted by: infinitejester at March 18, 2009 11:04 AM
Psst, benson...my 'list' was a joke, I was joking...it was for a laugh! : )
Posted by: cobblehiller at March 18, 2009 11:05 AM
sorry jester, you're not getting off the hook so easily!!!!
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 18, 2009 11:06 AM
"I know what it is but I've never seen one that big nor have I ever seen a blue one."
At least you haven't seen that particular part of the equipment in blue before.
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 18, 2009 11:08 AM
Biff, I've probably seen 10,000 over the course of my life. They don't come in blue and as much as some people would like you to believe, they are never that big.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 18, 2009 11:10 AM
10,000!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: benson at March 18, 2009 11:11 AM
DIBS, are you going to make me have to spell out blue b@lls?
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 18, 2009 11:12 AM
Infinitejester, you have some explaining to do Thursday night. You should have stuck to the classy yearbook photo like I did, :)
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 18, 2009 11:12 AM
Okay Cobble, you can also cross out DIBS talking about his sexual experiences....heck you can cross it out 10,000 times.
Rob - Squash
Posted by: bayridgegirl at March 18, 2009 11:13 AM
benson...some straight friends asked me to calculate it in "miles" once!!!!
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 18, 2009 11:13 AM
Or the '90s rocker photos like I did.
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 18, 2009 11:14 AM
are you seriously saying youve seen 10K penii dave?! that is absurd hahahha. youre either the world's biggest hobag or 1000 years old!
*r*
Posted by: PitbullNYC at March 18, 2009 11:14 AM
Hey, BRG, I didn't post a pic of a large blue phallus.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 18, 2009 11:14 AM
"benson...some straight friends asked me to calculate it in "miles" once!!!!"
I wonder if it would cover the entire Great Wall of China.
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 18, 2009 11:15 AM
Great Wall of China
Great Balls of Fire
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 18, 2009 11:16 AM
rob...some of us get around more than you do and don't have to resort to the "bean bag." That may be a good thing or a bad thing. You shouldn't judge.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 18, 2009 11:16 AM
DIBS...what are you saying???? My hair looked liked like what???? Huh, Go ahead say it!!!
Posted by: bayridgegirl at March 18, 2009 11:17 AM
Got it, thanks BRG.
Phallic references and images [bonus!] - check!
Balls reference - check!
Yet, sadly, still no photo of cute young What... : (
I'm going to pout until I get to see one.
ROB: SQUASH - we all EF'g thought of SQUASH! Just plain SQUASH.
[oy, I have to go get some work done now.]
Posted by: cobblehiller at March 18, 2009 11:17 AM
I have to look at 9,999 to catch up to DIBS!
Posted by: bayridgegirl at March 18, 2009 11:19 AM
"I have to look at 9,999 to catch up to DIBS!"
Can you try to do that by tomorrow night so you two can compare notes?
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 18, 2009 11:21 AM
"I've probably seen 10,000 over the course of my life."
Are you counting pictures / videos on-line also?
Posted by: bayridgegirl at March 18, 2009 11:22 AM
Biff, I'll get right on it.
Posted by: bayridgegirl at March 18, 2009 11:23 AM
That was the photo I referenced when this whole crazy fad got started!
Posted by: infinitejester at March 18, 2009 11:25 AM
100
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 18, 2009 11:25 AM
BRG, you better. This is shaping up to be a stiff competition.
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 18, 2009 11:25 AM
okay, only 9,997 left
:-)
Posted by: bayridgegirl at March 18, 2009 11:26 AM
No, BRG, I was referencing real-life "in the flesh" actual experiences. Don't try to catch up.
"Being Easy Isn't Pretty"
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 18, 2009 11:27 AM
DIBS is like the gay Wilt Chamberlain!
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 18, 2009 11:28 AM
"I was referencing real-life "in the flesh"
Oooookay, I'm back at having to see 9,999.
This competition is tough. DIBS plays hard ball.
Posted by: bayridgegirl at March 18, 2009 11:32 AM
How 'bout those Devils?
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 18, 2009 11:35 AM
DIBS;
Being the engineer on this site, I just did the "back of the envelope" calculation. I think your age is somewhere around 54. Let's assume you've been sexually active (to say the least!) for 37 years. That gives us 13,505 days. That would mean you have an average of 1 new partner every 1.3 days, or put another way, about 5 or 6 a week.
Man, talk about being a marathon runner!!!!!
Posted by: benson at March 18, 2009 11:40 AM
Sorry stoners, had a late start - something about the world economy being broken again. So what's cooking?
Posted by: the chicken at March 18, 2009 11:42 AM
You're not far off, benson. The 10,000 might have been an exaggeration, but not a very big one. It was a good working round number. There were those years spent in Hong Kong and travelling around Asia where, oftentimes, there were more than one a day. Imagine what a night or afternoon at a bathouse once a week would have added!! Shopaholics, alcoholics, sexaholics. We all have our own little obsessions.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 18, 2009 11:46 AM
Although I don't want to encourage this kind of talk (ha ha) I must point out that DIBS said 10,000 individual "nuts" which would belong to 5,000 men.
Posted by: wasder at March 18, 2009 11:47 AM
The principal at my children's school is an idiot!!!
Posted by: faithful at March 18, 2009 11:50 AM
Benson, I would be thrilled if we had the social safety net -- including health care and free university -- of Europe. And the jobs of China. Alas, we don't. It would also be nice if our tomatoes were better. This is my platform for president.
The What, Invisible Man was assigned reading to every freshman in my college every other year. Somehow I missed it. But I just thought you would appreciate knowing Degrees in Assholing occasionally include something important like Invisible Man.
Posted by: mopar at March 18, 2009 11:52 AM
wasder....I was not talking about nuts. I don't know where you got that impression. I was talking about "units" or "members" The number is definitely above 5,000
This reminds me now of the big problem that occurred in Korea many centuries ago when they were invading Japan and it became cumbersome to carry heads back as evidence of a "kill." They changed it to ears and that resulted in double counting so they changed it to noses. There is actually a burial ground of these parts in Korea which the earth there was recently given back to Japan out of respect for the dead.!!!!!!!
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 18, 2009 11:52 AM
faithful, please elaborate.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 18, 2009 11:56 AM
That concludes the Open Thread contest for today. Congratulations to our winner, DIBS. Tomorrow we'll be running a new contest: who has owned the most pair of shoes in their life.
Posted by: benson at March 18, 2009 11:56 AM
Hi chicken, We're just reviewing DIBS sex life...again! : P
Posted by: cobblehiller at March 18, 2009 11:56 AM
Or maybe who owns the most fedoras??????? :)
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 18, 2009 11:59 AM
thanks cobblehiller. DIBS, can you just let it all out here so we don't have to heard about it tomorrow night? ;)
Posted by: the chicken at March 18, 2009 12:00 PM
You don't want to see the pictures, chicken??? ;)
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 18, 2009 12:01 PM
Benson, I have 86 pairs of pants in my closet. Granted 1/2 of them don't fit (I gained weight).
Do I win anything?
Posted by: bayridgegirl at March 18, 2009 12:01 PM
"DIBS, can you just let it all out here so we don't have to heard about it tomorrow night? ;)"
chicken, you never know with DIBS, he might have 'company' with him at the party tomorrow night. He was complaining about having trouble scheduling two dates for Thursday and having to 'fit us in'! LOL!
Posted by: cobblehiller at March 18, 2009 12:02 PM
"You don't want to see the pictures, chicken??? ;)"
They're all wallet size!
Posted by: bayridgegirl at March 18, 2009 12:02 PM
Pictures of you having sex???!? Pass...
Any videos or dvds?
Posted by: the chicken at March 18, 2009 12:02 PM
"Benson, I have 86 pairs of pants in my closet. Granted 1/2 of them don't fit (I gained weight)."
Sounds more like a middle aged fag to me than a woman!!!!
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 18, 2009 12:02 PM
"He was complaining about having trouble scheduling two dates for Thursday and having to 'fit us in'!"
As long as he doesn't start complaining about having trouble 'fitting in' his dates, we'll be happy!
Posted by: bayridgegirl at March 18, 2009 12:05 PM
chicken...serious story...I used to see the same go go dancer from the same bar in Bangkok for a few years during the early 90s. When I moved to NYC I was in a shop and looking at some of the porn movies and saw his pic on the cover of a video titled "Asian Hunks." I kid you not.
My straight friends that new him down in Bangkok called him "two thumbs" but that's a story for another time. we would all get together for breakfast at the dining room of the Sukhothai hotel in the morning...me with him and my two strsaight friends with their girls. Lots of fun.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 18, 2009 12:06 PM
"Suck Hot Thai Hotel"? Why did I know that you would stay there?!
Posted by: the chicken at March 18, 2009 12:10 PM
It's a 5 star hotel, chicken....
http://www.sukhothaihotel.com/
It was really the first 5 star hotel there that didn't hastle you over your "guests." The Dusit Thani didn't bother you if you were a "club floor" member!!!! All in the name of commerce!!!!
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 18, 2009 12:13 PM
"Benson, I have 86 pairs of pants in my closet."
That's nothing - DIBS has 800 pairs of pants in the closets of 800 different guys in Bangkok.
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 18, 2009 12:13 PM
"They don't come in blue and as much as some people would like you to believe"
Sorry to shortchange you dave! The above sentence (which I took to be about blue balls), combined with the fact that it was in the midst of you and rob's butternut discussion led me to believe you had seen 10,000 nuts on 5000 men. Far be it from me to castrate your count like that....
Posted by: wasder at March 18, 2009 12:14 PM
And I'm sure you all know that the city called Sukhothai was one of the first, if not the first, capital of the country, before bangkok.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 18, 2009 12:14 PM
DIBS, your spelling and grammar are getting worse and worse....I love it!
Posted by: bayridgegirl at March 18, 2009 12:16 PM
I was kidding - I know the Sukhothai although I usually stay in the Mandarin when I'm there.
Not been back in a while but a couple of friends are over there at the moment so may pop over in a couple of months.
Posted by: the chicken at March 18, 2009 12:16 PM
Oh goodie, more posts about DIBS's sex life.
Please, somebody start talking about cats again.
Posted by: SnarkSlope at March 18, 2009 12:17 PM
wasder...I mistyped that sentence anyway. It should have read "They don't come in blue and as large as that much like some people would like you to believe"
And rob. s discussion was completely off topic, as usual.
I'm sorry to have confused the subject matter at hand.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 18, 2009 12:17 PM
I don't like the crowded aspect of the Mandarin Oriental. Too many tourists popping in for a look-see and a drink. I will go to the riverside bar at the Shangri-La for lunch and a few drinks. I love sitting riverside.
I saw Al Goldstein (Screw magazine) once at the Oriental. Imagine that, Al Goldstein in Bangkok!!!!
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 18, 2009 12:20 PM
Snark why aren't you coming tomorrow?
Surely you don't have another condo meeting.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 18, 2009 12:21 PM
This is for you Snarky!
I think this guy put his kitty in the scanner!
http://www.i-love-cats.com/software/
Adorable-Cats-Screensaver.jpg
Posted by: cobblehiller at March 18, 2009 12:22 PM
I've never been to Thailand. Heck, I've never been to Asia. My closest and bestest friend is Thai and she moved back last year :-( (Yes, I miss her)
She's getting married next year and I can't wait to go. I'm saving my dough so I spend 3-4 months touring Asia.
Posted by: bayridgegirl at March 18, 2009 12:24 PM
I have a friend that's touring Cambodia/Thailand and environs for 3+ months right now. She's doing a travel blog - it's really cool to 'tag along".
Posted by: cobblehiller at March 18, 2009 12:27 PM
BRG, it's a great country with something for everyone.
4 months travelling in Asia is my kind of heaven.
Posted by: the chicken at March 18, 2009 12:27 PM
I have a friend who is spending 3-4 months touring through New Jersey. I enjoy reading his daily blog.
Posted by: benson at March 18, 2009 12:29 PM
"I have a friend who is spending 3-4 months touring through New Jersey. I enjoy reading his daily blog."
Ok, benson - 'raspberries' to you!
Posted by: cobblehiller at March 18, 2009 12:32 PM
quote:
And rob. s discussion was completely off topic, as usual.
great so you mean i cant even stay on topic in an off topic thread!?
*rob*
Posted by: PitbullNYC at March 18, 2009 12:36 PM
I would looooove to go to Cambodia, Vietnam, Indonesia, Laos...
I can't wait.
Posted by: bayridgegirl at March 18, 2009 12:39 PM
For those that have been to Asia:
How much $ do you think we'll need for 4 months - 2 people, not staying in fancy hotels and not skimping on seeing all the sights. We have a number in our head, just wondering if we're accurate.
Posted by: bayridgegirl at March 18, 2009 12:42 PM
Heeeello, where did everybody go??
Lunch, eating Pad Thai?
Okay I'm sorry, I won't leave you all for 4 months!
Posted by: bayridgegirl at March 18, 2009 12:57 PM
"I would looooove to go to Cambodia, Vietnam, Indonesia, Laos..."
So BRG, maybe you can move up from one to say, a hundred? In three months that's about DIBS' speed!
Posted by: denton at March 18, 2009 12:58 PM
Denton, according to Benson's engineering. DIBS' speed is 1.3 a day.
3 months (90 days) = 117
Woooohoooo...I will catch up, I will catch up!
Posted by: bayridgegirl at March 18, 2009 1:03 PM
To sort of stay on the topic, does anyone know where I can get extra foosballs?
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 18, 2009 1:06 PM
DIBS,
My 5 year-old was injured by a 9 or 10 year old (fourth grader)in the school yard during recess. The Principal doesn't believe in segregating the children by age. I've never heard of such a thing. Every school that I've contacted separates the lower grade and the upper grades students during recess.
No...I don't live in Park Slope. LOL
I
Posted by: faithful at March 18, 2009 1:09 PM
you could probably just use mothballs biff.
question.. i have to feed the cat in prospect heights tonight and i dont feel like walking there and back like i did on monday and i have a ton of stuff i have to do tonight does anyone know the best way to hail a cab along 5th avenue? or would it be easier than 7th? if i just stick my thumb out will someone eventually stop? like one of those livery cabs? im always afraid of those kinds of cabs and getting kidnapped and stuff. tho im sure ten minutes into the car ride the kidnapper would just toss me back out.
*r*
Posted by: PitbullNYC at March 18, 2009 1:12 PM
Speaking of balls...a friend was in Thailand recently and went to a "party" town...where he told me that he had seen women doing "things" with ping pong balls...
Do with this "information" what you will...I have no details, I asked him to stop right there!
Posted by: cobblehiller at March 18, 2009 1:12 PM
oh ive heard of the ping pong trick, like going for distance and stuff!!! i saw someone in a porno shoot out a frozen ice pop like literally halfway across the room. that man must do some serious butt kegels!
*rob*
Posted by: PitbullNYC at March 18, 2009 1:14 PM
I went on a date with a woman some time ago who had been to cambodia. "The things I saw American men doing with young Cambodian boys..." she said, trailing off. She meant sex tourism of course but it sounded like she had personally observed some of it!
Posted by: infinitejester at March 18, 2009 1:17 PM
cobblehiller, nice tie back to the ping pong video I posted above
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BNjXgS0_CWE&feature=related
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 18, 2009 1:18 PM
Is there a Ping Pong table at Floyd's?
Posted by: bayridgegirl at March 18, 2009 1:19 PM
I hadn't looked at your link Biff - always glad to bring the thread back around! : P
Posted by: cobblehiller at March 18, 2009 1:22 PM
Hi Everyone!
i see we covered just about all the usual topics
Posted by: gemini10 at March 18, 2009 1:42 PM
Hey all!
Dave, I think you'd left by the time I'd asked this yesterday:
I got a Rowhouse manual from the Nat'l Trust for Historic Preservation in Philadelphia.
I was looking at it last night and it's really amazing. If you give me your email I'll forward it along to you.
Anyone else that wants it can email me townhouselady at yahoo dot com and I'll forward it. It's a 52pg. PDF file.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at March 18, 2009 1:43 PM
I forgot to add...
My cats ate food then pooped while I watched the Real Housewives on TV
Do I win anything for getting it all in one sentence?
Posted by: TownhouseLady at March 18, 2009 1:45 PM
THL, That was beautiful, but you forgot Park Slope, strollers, balls, Madoff and derivatives!
Posted by: cobblehiller at March 18, 2009 1:55 PM
CAN WE PLEASE DISCUSS the Real housewives of NYC
oh lord their house is a mess - and Jill had a freakout!kinda agreed with her though!
Posted by: gemini10 at March 18, 2009 1:56 PM
omfg, my friend actually wants to order these (butterfly pants!)
http://cgi.ebay.com/vintage-80s-STRIPED-HAREM-disco-HIGH-WAIST-pants-S_W0QQitemZ220375447723QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item220375447723&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1205%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318%7C301%3A0%7C293%3A1%7C294%3A50
*rob*
Posted by: PitbullNYC at March 18, 2009 1:57 PM
"CAN WE PLEASE DISCUSS the Real housewives of NYC"
YES WE CAN!!
gemini, I watched it late last night. The Jill freak out was priceless.
They obviously can't afford to move out, and so what, a lot of people I grew up around had plaster dust in their homes for years while they lived in and renovated. It was totally normal around here 40 years ago.
But it really looked bad!
Alex just kills me. KILLS me.
Posted by: cobblehiller at March 18, 2009 2:01 PM
Rob,
Knew that MC Hammer was broke but didn't realize he was selling his old wardrobe on ebay.
Posted by: etson at March 18, 2009 2:02 PM
THL...I sent you an email yesterday about that.
townhouselady@yahoo.com correct???
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 18, 2009 2:14 PM
Oh duh! That's you! I thought maybe it was some lurker I didn't put two and two together.
I've sent it to you then.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at March 18, 2009 2:16 PM
CH
my FAVORITE part was when they come home from St.Barts and are sorting through their mail and ONLY care about which Fashion show events/party invites they had received and are all like "Placido Domingos 40th anniversary", oh yes darling, that might be a lot of fun?!?! UM,WHAT? why? Who do you know that will be at a party like that? UGH - they are sooooo weird
yes, Jill's freakout - PRICELESS
Am starting to get annoyed by the countess, I kinda dug her at first but I honestly think she has WAY too much time on her hands so she's becoming a bit of a meddler!
Posted by: gemini10 at March 18, 2009 2:17 PM
yes, just saw it come in
thank you
BR....lets talk tomorrow about how much you need to spend in Asia
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 18, 2009 2:18 PM
jester...Cambodia is not a hot spot for the sex trade. It is not something that's ever out in the open there like it is in Thailand so I would dispute her comments. Additionally, Americans are in the minority over there after Aussies, Japanese & Europeans.
And, there isn't really any open stuff going on with underage boys or girls, thankfully. That is very hard to find and very, very danferous. They do police that prettty well over there now.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 18, 2009 2:21 PM
DAVE BETTER GET OUT OF TBT,, THE GOV JUST SAID THEY WOULD PURCHASE LONG TERM TREASURIES LIKE I PREDICTED OVER 4 MONTHS AGO...
Posted by: HOBOKENROCKS at March 18, 2009 2:22 PM
Crap, I missed the beginning - I was too ensconced - or shell-shocked, I'm not sure by the Julia Roberts/Letterman train wreck last night...
I'll have to see if it's on again, this afternoon.
They're just horrible.
And how about Bethany - that date thing was bizarre - she was totally leading that guy on, and he probably thought he 'was in', and she goes around talking badly about him!
BAH!
I'm over the countess.
Posted by: cobblehiller at March 18, 2009 2:24 PM
YES....HOBOKEN...EVERYBODY...YYOU BETTER HAVE A LOOK AT WHAT THE FED IS DOING TO INTEREST RATES TODAY...MISS MUFFETT, BHO...RATES ARE TAKING A NOSEDIVE TODAY.
THE FED IS BUYING EVERYTHING.
LOAD UP ON EQUITIES TOO
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 18, 2009 2:26 PM
kk Dave...I likely misremembered the country, it was 2004 I believe.
Posted by: infinitejester at March 18, 2009 2:28 PM
Jill is hysterical.
Bethany- whatever. Seriously, why would you want to date her? That would get so old after a while. "I'm successful, I'm busy, I'm independent, I have famous friends, I need the spotlight, whah, whah, whah!" I'm not saying in any way shape or formt hat The c untess (oops forgot the "o")is right but B does need to slow her roll just a tiny bit. That date was doomed from the start.
The c untess is atrocious (. Seriously, she needs to get a grip. Simon and Alex are beyond funny. Are they just on some hallucinogen? I mean, they are just normal right. They're not society. Why can't they be happy for what they have and stop trying to be the Astors. As far as their living arrangements go isn't he the manager/owner or something of the hotel Chandler? can't they get a suite there for a bit?
Kelly, go away you bore me.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at March 18, 2009 2:30 PM
Who needs the Housewives of NYC? BRG and Biff are whooping 11217's ass in the COTD thread over her/his incessant park slope cheering! I'm waiting to see if they start dance-fighting a-la the Michael Jackson 'Bad' video :)
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 18, 2009 2:32 PM
DIBS - what do you mean, do you mean mortgage rates are doing down??
Posted by: gemini10 at March 18, 2009 2:33 PM
This will not end well...
U.S. Federal Open Market Committee March 18 Statement: Text
http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601087&sid=a1FVtsNyCyPU&refer=home
Information received since the Federal Open Market Committee met in January indicates that the economy continues to contract. Job losses, declining equity and housing wealth, and tight credit conditions have weighed on consumer sentiment and spending. Weaker sales prospects and difficulties in obtaining credit have led businesses to cut back on inventories and fixed investment. U.S. exports have slumped as a number of major trading partners have also fallen into recession. Although the near term economic outlook is weak, the Committee anticipates that policy actions to stabilize financial markets and institutions, together with fiscal and monetary stimulus, will contribute to a gradual resumption of sustainable economic growth.
Translation: We are F***** ourselves to death! There is a massive hole in the Mutant Asset Bubble and we will take all steps to stop the leakage of radiation including but not limited to putting us into a deep Depression.
To provide greater support to mortgage lending and housing markets, the Committee decided today to increase the size of the Federal Reserve's balance sheet further by purchasing up to an additional $750 billion of agency mortgage-backed securities, bringing its total purchases of these securities to up to $1.25 trillion this year, and to increase its purchases of agency debt this year by up to $100 billion to a total of up to $200 billion. Moreover, to help improve conditions in private credit markets the Committee decided to purchase up to $300 billion of longer-term Treasury securities over the next six months.
To provide greater support to mortgage lending and housing markets, the Committee decided today to increase the size of the packages of Skittles and Unicorns for people to play with.
We are toast and now you can start talking about Cats, Poop and Dildos..
The What
Someday this war is gonna end....
Posted by: Return of The What at March 18, 2009 2:34 PM
Dave I predicted this would happen because I read alot of Bernanke's depression related papers.. He said he would purchase sovereign bonds if needed... Print baby print... LOLL
Posted by: HOBOKENROCKS at March 18, 2009 2:35 PM
Gemini:
http://money.cnn.com/2009/03/18/markets/bondcenter/credit_market/?postversion=2009031813
Posted by: TownhouseLady at March 18, 2009 2:35 PM
Kelly who? ; )
Hallucinogenics! That's it! Brilliant THL! Excellent point about the hotel...it's so obvious. If not for free at least with a steep discount - right?
I loved the backyard chairs in the livingroom - are they clean? And Alex goes to grab the paper towels... it's too bizarre for words!
Posted by: cobblehiller at March 18, 2009 2:35 PM
mortgage rates are going to drop dramatically in the next few days.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 18, 2009 2:36 PM
Back here where it's safe and sound with my friends...yikes!
Hey, do you think Simon will show up to Floyd NY tomorrow to "have a word" with us all? He does live nearby after all.
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 18, 2009 2:37 PM
YES... I am going to make a killing mr dave and THE WAHT.. Wow this is nice.. BGU,, HEY THOSE CITI CALLS LOOK LIKE A GOOD BET , NICE CALL DAVE
Posted by: HOBOKENROCKS at March 18, 2009 2:38 PM
If he does call me, I wouldn't mind having a word with him.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at March 18, 2009 2:39 PM
Biff, you are done trouncing 11217? LOL. It's about time someone called him/her out on that garbage.
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 18, 2009 2:39 PM
I could never subject my kids to such a renovation. That room...I would die...I am claustrophobic. BTW, what school does Francois attend?
Were they serious when they said they were going to write a book on child rearing? The way their kids behaved on the lst season's final episode was embarrassing. They made my kids look like saints. lol
Posted by: faithful at March 18, 2009 2:41 PM
And the man steps in:
"If some people feel the need to carry on like this, please do so in the Open Thread. Believe it or not, there are some readers who like to follow the discussion about the co-op without having to wade through all this crap. We're going to purge this thread.
Thanks
Posted by: brownstoner at March 18, 2009 2:42 PM"
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 18, 2009 2:43 PM
Better get out of that YCS too :-)
Posted by: denton at March 18, 2009 2:44 PM
"Hey, do you think Simon will show up to Floyd NY tomorrow to "have a word" with us all? He does live nearby after all."
OMG, Biff, I thought of that last night!
"what school does Francois attend?"
PS 29 - According to Alex, it wasn't even her "eighth choice"!
Ooh, where was Biff trouncing 11217 - I wanna see!
Posted by: cobblehiller at March 18, 2009 2:45 PM
OMG - wait I have to see the other threads!
THL - EXACTLY - I mean Bethany CALM DOWN GF! and yes if Simon IS the GM of some hotel, get a free room for crissakes!
I feel bad watching them becuase they really think they are totally normal. i love that they are writing a book about kids - that was a funny moment
Posted by: gemini10 at March 18, 2009 2:46 PM
Hurry up, cobble...Mr. B. is going to delete the thread. It's the coop of the day.
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 18, 2009 2:47 PM
Who knew that the Open Thread would wind up being the civil conversation of the day??? Go figure. Is there a full moon tonight or something?
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 18, 2009 2:50 PM
Like God, Mr. B. comes on in the late hours to take control...
Posted by: infinitejester at March 18, 2009 2:51 PM
Cats. Please. Somebody talk about cats!
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 18, 2009 2:51 PM
"And at least I talk about SOMETHING instead of your 250 comments a day of nonsense on the open thread.
Good thing I made a big stink about the threads getting bogged down with crap, so you all can have your romper room 500 posts every day, huh...?
Posted by: 11217 at March 18, 2009 1:45 PM"
I just want to preserve this quite in case Mr. B deletes it too. Priceless.
Posted by: cobblehiller at March 18, 2009 2:53 PM
cats cats cats cats cats
sleeping cats
mischevious cats
cute cats
enough for ya Biff? :)
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 18, 2009 2:54 PM
well i asked earlier but everyone ignored. would i be able to catch a livery cab or plain old cheese cab in park slope around 6 pm today to prospect heights? also do you think theyd wait outside for me while i ran in really fast an opened up a can of cat food?
*rob*
Posted by: PitbullNYC at March 18, 2009 2:55 PM
Can't wait for dinner. Making spinach Ravioli's tonight in a white wine sauce with roasted garlic and peas.
They had them on sale at Shop Rite for $0.54 a bag. SCORE!
Posted by: TownhouseLady at March 18, 2009 2:56 PM
Snappy, I can always count on you, my friend. :-)
I need a drink. Is it Thursday night yet?
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 18, 2009 2:57 PM
And round two commences in the Open Thread. Ding Ding!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 18, 2009 2:58 PM
rob, it's the luck of the draw but really guy, you're like a ten minute walk to Flatbush!
Posted by: denton at March 18, 2009 2:58 PM
i find 11217 completely ridiculous in all ways but you guys sure were mean today ahahahha. you probably made him cry.
*rob*
Posted by: PitbullNYC at March 18, 2009 3:00 PM
11217- You've already had this out with him before. Can't you just paste the link?
Posted by: TownhouseLady at March 18, 2009 3:00 PM
THL, I'll be over for dinner :) What time should I show up with my fork and bib?!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 18, 2009 3:01 PM
THL i made ravioli last night too!!!! the mini kinds. i mixed in mushroom soup. came out good! tonight im having nachos and a block of cheese for dinner.
*rob*
Posted by: PitbullNYC at March 18, 2009 3:02 PM
8:00. If you want to come early we usually have coffee (or wine depending on the day!) at 7:00 while we watch the Wheel and Jeopardy.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at March 18, 2009 3:03 PM
Wow, that sounded so sad. Aren't I just the exciting party girl?
Posted by: TownhouseLady at March 18, 2009 3:04 PM
I think Robs favorite topic is poop because with all the blocks of cheese he eats he must not be doing it often.
Robert- Please get some fiber and greens in your diet. Your colon will thank you.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at March 18, 2009 3:05 PM
I love Jeopardy, but I just can't bear to look at Pat Sajak. He looks part cat part human and all creepy!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 18, 2009 3:05 PM
THL...watching the Wheel and Jeopardy might be the most relaxing part of my day...especially Wheel which is soooo mindless. Did you see that hot looking contestant on Monday...I think his name was Richie...in the service...no, not asian or latin but very cute!!!!
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 18, 2009 3:05 PM
Um, cats? dogs? gerbils? ferrets?
(trying to distract from the argument!)
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 18, 2009 3:07 PM
Is it me or did some posts just disappear from this thread???
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 18, 2009 3:09 PM
Speaking of disappearing acts: what happened to Sam?
Posted by: benson at March 18, 2009 3:10 PM
THL - um that sorta night actually sounds fun! - I love Jepadee - that's how I say it!
WOw - the coop thread was INSANE - yikes!
Rob - yes I do think if you asked the cabbie to hold on for 5 mins while you run upstairs to feed the cat he would do so- just pay him upfront for the amount at the time you need to run upstairs though, so he doesn't think you won't come back!
Posted by: gemini10 at March 18, 2009 3:10 PM
No, it's not just you Snappy. Mr. B likely took "those" posts out.
Posted by: cobblehiller at March 18, 2009 3:10 PM
Thanks Dave! Glad we're not the only ones! We always joke that we'll be at the senior home in our wheel chairs (Oh, pun!) in the recreation room rolled right up to the TV which has it's volume maxed out screaming answers.
Doe it piss you off as much as it does us when the person knows the answer (you can see the joy on their face) and then BUYS VOWELS?
OR
They now the answer, they only have like $800 dollars and the clue has like 5 of the same letter that haven't been called yet but they solve anyways before giving the wheel one more spin to get the 5X score? Are they scared to lose the $800? Ugh. I hate people sometimes.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at March 18, 2009 3:11 PM
THL, BH and I love Jeopardy! But ... we can't watch the Wheel and race to the widget to turn it off! Sorry!
Posted by: cobblehiller at March 18, 2009 3:13 PM
I'd love to be on Jeopardy, but I can see it now...all the categories will be about obscure German artists with 3 fingers or state birds. Argh!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 18, 2009 3:16 PM
Derivatives!
Bigotry!
Sarah Palin!
[Just doing my part to distract!]
Posted by: cobblehiller at March 18, 2009 3:16 PM
Yes, Wheel does not often get "rocket scientists" as contestants.
Funny experience...I was in a bar...the Saphire on 1st Ave many years ago before it closed. It was the Asian gay bar. There was a guy playing a "Wheel" video game and you could see it clearly (one of the last stand up consoles). I'll never forget it...It was the name "Sebastian Cabot" and he had all the letters except one and still couldn't figure it out. Yes, I guess he was FOB.
A very smart, quick, funny American Born Chinese friend of mine always asks about my new conquests: Can he pass the "Seinfeld test?" It means does he have any clue what they are talking about!!!! LOL
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 18, 2009 3:17 PM
My most hateful categories are:
Poets
The Bible
Governments
Posted by: TownhouseLady at March 18, 2009 3:18 PM
what's FOB? (I'm not up on the acronyms these days!)
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 18, 2009 3:19 PM
I guess its safe to come out of the foxhole now.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 18, 2009 3:19 PM
They are inventing a new category for Jeopardy: "Great Brownstoner Threads".
Posted by: benson at March 18, 2009 3:20 PM
Fob's are immigrants a.k.a. Fresh off the boat.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at March 18, 2009 3:20 PM
I love when they do the 'rhyme time' 'potent potables' and 'crossword clues _' categories. And I clean up on spelling and Bible categories - my mom is *EXTREMELY* religious.
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 18, 2009 3:21 PM
Can we rename this thread "Potpouri?"
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 18, 2009 3:22 PM
LOL! Perfect!
Posted by: TownhouseLady at March 18, 2009 3:23 PM
Thanks for the clarification THL :)
Benson, that would be an awesome category!: Answer - "She was poster #500 on the infamous Friday the 13th Open Thread."
"Who is InsertSnappyNameHere, aka Snappy, PBLE, Esq."
:) :) :) :)
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 18, 2009 3:23 PM
""Great Brownstoner Threads"."
Thread that reached over 600 posts!
A: What is the Friday the 13th OT!
Posted by: cobblehiller at March 18, 2009 3:23 PM
Cobble, our brains are merging!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 18, 2009 3:25 PM
"A person who pours their money and heart into an old beat-up brownstone"
Answer: What is an Asshat?
Posted by: benson at March 18, 2009 3:26 PM
Benson, sorry, so close! The correct response would be "What is an AssHEAD!" You're still in second place. Choose another clue!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 18, 2009 3:27 PM
Alex Trebek is Canadian.
Just saying...
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 18, 2009 3:29 PM
"Cobble, our brains are merging!"
It's the "Brownstoner Mind Meld" Snappy!! : )
Jeopardy answer:
15 posters talk about nothing at all daily, for fun.
A: What is the Brownstoner OT!
Posted by: cobblehiller at March 18, 2009 3:29 PM
I've heard stories about Alex Trebek despite the fact that he is married.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 18, 2009 3:30 PM
Biff, be careful, lest you be accused of pumping up all things Canadian!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 18, 2009 3:31 PM
I've heard stories about DIBS, and he has a partner! ; )
Posted by: cobblehiller at March 18, 2009 3:31 PM
A person who posts on Brownstoner depsite not owning a Brownstone, a condo, a coop or anything but the clothes on their backs for that matter.
What is a bitter renter?
:) :) :)
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 18, 2009 3:33 PM
Idle gossip, cobble, nothing more than idle gossip.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 18, 2009 3:38 PM
townhouselady you would love a board at yuku called survivor sucks. it's a message board where people make fun of every reality show. there's a huge thread on housewives of nyc in the other shows that suck forum. you should check it out.
is it just me or is sweltering hot outside today? it's almost T&T weather. gack!
*rob*
Posted by: PitbullNYC at March 18, 2009 3:42 PM
Totally unrelated question:
Since when does frozen yogurt cost $7? And why do people feel the need to stand in half hour lines for it?
Posted by: dirty_hipster at March 18, 2009 3:42 PM
Jeopardy clue: "The significance of the number "10,000" on Brownstoner".
Answer: the number of times Rob has mentioned poop.
Posted by: benson at March 18, 2009 3:42 PM
dirty...stay out of Park Slope and you won't have to wait in line or pay those prices for yogurt.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 18, 2009 3:44 PM
Rob, thanks for the heads up. I lose enough productive hours here though. I can't spread myself too thin!!
T&T? wuzdat?
And on another note...WTF is this about? Craziness!!
http://perezhilton.com/2009-03-18-new-jersey-loves-a-full-bush
Posted by: TownhouseLady at March 18, 2009 3:45 PM
Showing my age again...what is "T&T weather?"
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 18, 2009 3:46 PM
Why ban a cookie wax??? You don't want the other girlies to see your short and curlies! ha! :)
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 18, 2009 3:48 PM
NO!!!!!!!!!!!! DID any of you KNOW about this???
http://dlisted.com/node/31208
I can't take it!
Posted by: TownhouseLady at March 18, 2009 3:49 PM
I'm assuming its a Tanqueray & Tonic.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 18, 2009 3:50 PM
THL, you post yet another link that is denied access at the Death Star. Can't you find anything interesting on www.pbskids.com? :-)
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 18, 2009 3:51 PM
NJ housewives??? When will this madness end???
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 18, 2009 3:52 PM
Biff, they're now making The Real Housewives of NJ.
Had I'd known I totally would have applied!
Posted by: TownhouseLady at March 18, 2009 3:53 PM
Biff....our prime broker here (UBS) has installed a webwasher and I can't access my usual gay dating site or the men seeking men on craigslist, let alone xtube.com. All of these links posted here haven't beeen a problem. get them to adjust your filter.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 18, 2009 3:53 PM
T&T - Trindad & Tobago?
Posted by: gemini10 at March 18, 2009 3:54 PM
Of course Dave! Why didn't I think of that?
Posted by: TownhouseLady at March 18, 2009 3:54 PM
Trinadad and Tobago weather?
Posted by: dirty_hipster at March 18, 2009 3:55 PM
I've met some guys from Trinidad but never from Tobago. Are there any differences???
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 18, 2009 3:55 PM
beat me to it gem
Posted by: dirty_hipster at March 18, 2009 3:56 PM
beat me to it gem
Posted by: dirty_hipster at March 18, 2009 3:56 PM
Biff, my Deathstar Co. wouldn't let me either. Sorry about that. I understand the frustration.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at March 18, 2009 3:56 PM
THL - O.M.G.
I can't wait! - I wish they would do one about Lawn Guyland housewives!!!
this will be a HOOT! they do all look horrible - why are soo many middle aged women doing this to themselves, UGH - they look AWFUL
Posted by: gemini10 at March 18, 2009 3:57 PM
THL, I'm sure your place is much nicer and you have more in the bank than the couple who shall not be named representing from Cobble Hill. You would have been a shoe in. But do you have any children with pretentious French and Austrian names? That might be the deciding factor.
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 18, 2009 3:58 PM
Have you guys seen the lips on Maria Bartiromo??? God, how much junk has she had injected into them???
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 18, 2009 4:00 PM
Actually I just looked at it again and after seeing their last names I'm realizing that I'm not going to be able to make fun of them lest I get accused of being you now what by you know who.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at March 18, 2009 4:00 PM
I wanna hear the conversation between Biff and the IT guys.
B: "I'm having a little trouble accessing some websites."
IT: "Oh, really, which ones"
B: "Dlisted, and stuff like that, you know."
IT: "uhm, Please hold a moment while I get your supervisor on the other line."
Posted by: cobblehiller at March 18, 2009 4:01 PM
I'm going to write them and pitch a "Real Lesbians of NYC" show! It seems like they'll air anything.
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 18, 2009 4:01 PM
Yes, THL, I did notice the abundance of vowels!!!! I literal Abundanza.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 18, 2009 4:02 PM
Biff- Meet the ladies:
Jacqueline Laurita: A former cosmetologist, she is now a stay-at-home mom, but still loves to pamper herself. She has a teenage daughter from her previous marriage and a 6-year-old son with her husband Chris, who owns wholesale apparel businesses and is brother to Caroline and Dina.
Teresa Giudice: Born and raised in New Jersey, her husband Joe owns a successful construction company. Together they have three young daughters, who take up much of her time. A friend of Dina and Caroline, she also loves to shop, get spa treatments and spend time at her beach house on the Jersey Shore.
Danielle Staub: “You either love me or you hate me, there is no in between,” says the single mom of two daughters. She prides herself as one of the first female American Express Black card members in New Jersey. She is also active in her local parish and regularly attends mass. She and Jacqueline are friends.
Dina Manzo: Founder of the nonprofit Project Ladybug, which helps children with cancer, she’s also an interior designer, an event planner, mother and best friends with her sister Caroline. Her husband Tommy works with his brother (Caroline’s husband) at their family’s catering business.
Caroline Manzo: She’s a mother of three and owns a real estate firm and a line of children’s accessories. Described as a “feisty spitfire,” she’s Dina’s sister and is on the board of Project Ladybug. She’s married to Albert Manzo, brother of Dina’s husband Tommy. Dina and Caroline’s brother is Jacqueline’s husband Chris.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at March 18, 2009 4:03 PM
cobblehiller, that's funny. But you're assuming that one can actually get a live person on the line when calling our IT department. It's more like:
"Please be patient. We are experiencing unusually high call volumes. Your call is important to us and will be answered in approximately 14,756 minutes." Then one would hear elevator muzak until one could no longer take it and had to hang up.
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 18, 2009 4:06 PM
Oh, and the "unusually high call volumes" apparently occur 24/7, even if calling at 3am on a Sunday morning.
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 18, 2009 4:07 PM
T&T weather is that first warm week of the year when everyone (usually women) like to show off their toes and tetas.
*rob*
Posted by: PitbullNYC at March 18, 2009 4:07 PM
THL, is this a real show??? When will it air??? I'm inclined to tune in for the comedy. Dare I compare it to the "Growing Up XXXX" show???
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 18, 2009 4:08 PM
DIBS;
If you're going to taunt, get the spelling right: Abbondanza.
As I said: I don't respond to taunts.
PS: I don't think Laurita is an Italian surname.
Posted by: benson at March 18, 2009 4:08 PM
"You either love me or you hate me, there is no in between"
Hmmmm
DanielleStaub
Daveinbedstuy
Coincidence?
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 18, 2009 4:08 PM
Biff, I don't know if you have an assistant but that's exactly the kind of thing I'd have them do from their phone and pass them over when they get them.
Then again, you're a nice guy you wouldn't be that mean right?
Posted by: TownhouseLady at March 18, 2009 4:08 PM
Our IT guys are down the hall. One of them is from the firm that I used to work for and I'm sure if I asked him to enable some of my specific porn sites he'd have no problem with it.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 18, 2009 4:09 PM
"guidice" lol AND she's from jersey. it doesnt get any funnier than that.
*rob*
Posted by: PitbullNYC at March 18, 2009 4:09 PM
Just watched the video of the Guido Beach show. I'm speechless. One girl actually said she lives "in Jew-ville". Speechless. Please tell me that's not a real show!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 18, 2009 4:10 PM
It sure is Dave!
The show is set to premiere May 12 (11 p.m. ET) on Bravo.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at March 18, 2009 4:10 PM
Apologies, benson. I mean no harm. I would have actually liked to see more Irish jokes yesterday, myself.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 18, 2009 4:11 PM
THL, despite all the rumours, I am a nice guy and wouldn't make somebody do that. In fact, I consider my admin quite lucky, I do almost everything myself so I don't bother her. That way she has plenty of time to clip her nails, which she seems to do daily. She must have some fast growing nails.
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 18, 2009 4:11 PM
I meant the Toes and Tetas thing.
The Guidice from NJ that isn't funny at all. No, not at all I say.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at March 18, 2009 4:12 PM
Actually Guidice is an Italian name. Growing up we had friends named LoGuidice.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 18, 2009 4:13 PM
Gawd Biff, you hiring?
Posted by: TownhouseLady at March 18, 2009 4:14 PM
I did too Dave. I think it's pretty common.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at March 18, 2009 4:14 PM
you didn't grow up in Albany did you, THL???
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 18, 2009 4:18 PM
T&T - toes and tetas! - hahaha
Oh I have never heard that
Dave - right what is up with Maria - sooo many women I think the scariest has got to be Lisa Rinna - omg she looks awful
Posted by: gemini10 at March 18, 2009 4:19 PM
Nope, Strong Guy Land.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at March 18, 2009 4:22 PM
THL, I would hire you in a second but am certain that we would end up watching '70s game show clips and '80s music videos and playing Trivial Pursuit all day that neither of us would get anything done. Unlike our current productive selves who can manage to do all our work and post 200 times each per day.
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 18, 2009 4:22 PM
http://celebritycosmeticsurgery.blogspot.com/2006/02/lisa-rinna.html
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 18, 2009 4:23 PM
THL - Im from Long Island
whereabouts?
north shore or south shore?
Posted by: gemini10 at March 18, 2009 4:23 PM
Biff, hire me! I do nothing anyway - I might as well get paid for it! Please :)
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 18, 2009 4:23 PM
Maria and Lisa always had big lips naturally. Lisa admitted to having her's done but Maria? You sure they aren't hers?
I wonder if they feel weird and gross when you're kissing kinda like they way fake Tetas feel?
Posted by: TownhouseLady at March 18, 2009 4:24 PM
North
Posted by: TownhouseLady at March 18, 2009 4:25 PM
you watch porn at work dave? it's so gauche to watch porn at work (and i have no clue what gauche means but i heard it recently and think it probably fits)
*rob*
Posted by: PitbullNYC at March 18, 2009 4:25 PM
That's true Biff, we do our quick disappearances for work related matters but always get back in time for the frivolity.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at March 18, 2009 4:26 PM
THL, and how *do* fake tetas feel???? You are a fountain of knowledge my dear!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 18, 2009 4:26 PM
an occasional surfing rob...something to break up the monotony of trading the Yen and posting on brownstoner. Don't be so judgemental.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 18, 2009 4:28 PM
quote:
I wonder if they feel weird and gross when you're kissing kinda like they way fake Tetas feel?
::scratches head::
*r*
Posted by: PitbullNYC at March 18, 2009 4:28 PM
Rob seriously, I love you. Like, a lot.
Letmegooglethatforyoudotcom (thanks for that gem Snark!) says:
Gauche: lacking social experience or grace; not tactful; crude.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at March 18, 2009 4:28 PM
Snappy, I'm trying! I came up with what I thought were two very good potential options for you but unfortunately they didn't fit your background. I'll keep thinking if and how I can help. In the meantime, get out there and pound the pavement. KIDDING!!
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 18, 2009 4:28 PM
I've developed a fool proof method af gauging "men" and it has nothing to do with foot or hand size. Ask me about it after a few rounds on Thursday.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 18, 2009 4:29 PM
wow i totally used the word in the correct manner! i must be a verbal psychic!
*r*
Posted by: PitbullNYC at March 18, 2009 4:30 PM
Long Island what!! Massa-freakin'-pequa here
Posted by: dirty_hipster at March 18, 2009 4:31 PM
Oh come on, I think every girl has a friend that has them and has felt them up to "see". Notice anyone who gets them begs you to look and to touch them? It's like they have a new accessory. They'd never do that if they weren't fake.
I always worry that the younger guys aren't going to know how nice real ones are b/c they're so used to fake ones.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at March 18, 2009 4:31 PM
Biff, my feet hurt! I can't pound pavement :) Just fire your assistant and hire me instead. I swear I don't clip my nails in public! I'm a hard worker - promise! At this point I'd love an assistant job (though the employers hiring for those jobs refuse me because of my education and background - DAMMIT!)
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 18, 2009 4:31 PM
I have a feeling I'll be missing quite a bit Thursday night!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 18, 2009 4:32 PM
gauche means left in french!
THL - im from the North shore too!
Nassau or suffolk?
ha
Posted by: gemini10 at March 18, 2009 4:32 PM
"I've developed a fool proof method af gauging "men" and it has nothing to do with foot or hand size. Ask me about it after a few rounds on Thursday."
Oh, I will DIBS! I have to hear this one!
Posted by: cobblehiller at March 18, 2009 4:32 PM
I can honestly say I don't know anyone with fake fun-bags and I've never been with a woman who had them. They kinda gross me out! But, I'm not a boobie woman anyway :)
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 18, 2009 4:33 PM
Oh I know, You ever have one of those rubber balls that they sell in those big bins in supermarkets and then it loses a little bit of air so it is still ball shaped and doesn't have a ton of give but it just won't bounce anymore?
That's how they feel. As foreign as they look.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at March 18, 2009 4:33 PM
<<<<<<<<<<< shoving Snappy out of the way...
NO! Hire me! I'm spectacularly good at doing nothing! Witness the entire year of 2008 and my posting here from work!
Posted by: cobblehiller at March 18, 2009 4:34 PM
lol dave and how exactly do you do that? i actually know of a FOOL PROOF method of knowing if a guy is gay. it's how they hold their cell phone. gay and straight men hold their cells phone COMPLETELY different, it's kinda creepy. ill explain after you explain your method.
*r*
Posted by: PitbullNYC at March 18, 2009 4:34 PM
"I have a feeling I'll be missing quite a bit Thursday night!"
Why aren't you going Snappy?
Posted by: cobblehiller at March 18, 2009 4:35 PM
I grew up in a town that has ferry service. That's all I'll say.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at March 18, 2009 4:35 PM
DH- Massapequa!
fun times - you are sooo south shore!!!
I beleive though your HS were massive Lacrosse champs
I think - right?
Posted by: gemini10 at March 18, 2009 4:35 PM
**picking myself up off the floor and dusting off**
Cobble! Come on! I asked first!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 18, 2009 4:36 PM
Port Jeff
Posted by: dirty_hipster at March 18, 2009 4:36 PM
THL - haha I know what town it is
why so discreet?
my town was the only line you didnt have to connect at Jamaica for on the LIRR
BTW - both towns have a presidents name in them ;)
Posted by: gemini10 at March 18, 2009 4:37 PM
Cobble, despite my incessant online posting, I'm actually not that social! And, in these hard economic times, I have absolutely no business spending money on a bus ride to a bar and buying beer!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 18, 2009 4:37 PM
What's even grosser is if the girl had decent sized ones before she got them and then you can feel the divide between the real tissue and the bag UGHHHHHHHHh total skeeve out.
Sorry, I'm stopping now.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at March 18, 2009 4:38 PM
THL, that is a bad thought/feel! Wouldn't want to be in bed with someone and feel those :(
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 18, 2009 4:38 PM
haha i believe so - my parents actually moved me to cold spring harbor for high school and didn't follow what the good ol chiefs did afterwards.
good times. i could sure go for a burger from all american right about now!
Posted by: dirty_hipster at March 18, 2009 4:38 PM
YES!
Posted by: TownhouseLady at March 18, 2009 4:39 PM
I can't believe there is a competition between THL, cobblehiller and Snappy to prove who can do the least. It sort of reminds me of the premise behind The Producers.
But I like you three way too much to subject you to fighting the Storm Troopers over here all day.
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 18, 2009 4:39 PM
port washington!!
Posted by: dirty_hipster at March 18, 2009 4:40 PM
I'll buy you drinks Snappy.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 18, 2009 4:40 PM
Snappy, I have a feeling BRG (and many others of us) would be more than happy to buy you a drink if you show up. You can even have my Metrocard for the way home, unless a certain someone offers you a ride in her Caddy.
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 18, 2009 4:41 PM
"**picking myself up off the floor and dusting off**
Cobble! Come on! I asked first!"
Heh, heh, heh...First! Schm-irst!
C'mon, spend the bus fare, "The Employed" and I will buy you a drinks...BRG, will buy you soda! ; )
Posted by: cobblehiller at March 18, 2009 4:41 PM
Nope, not competing here. Got my own thing.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at March 18, 2009 4:43 PM
I buy drinks for guys all the time to no avail. I may as well buy them for women from whom I expect no favors in return :)
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 18, 2009 4:43 PM
I bet Dave would be a great wingman.
Posted by: dirty_hipster at March 18, 2009 4:45 PM
So it's down to Snappy and cobblehiller. Ok, I guess whoever shows up tomorrow gets the interview. I'll bring my HR Rep. Wait, I only see her when it's layoff time and that's not for another week or so. Maybe she's out golfing with the IT guy.
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 18, 2009 4:45 PM
"I buy drinks for guys all the time to no avail."
DIBS apparently it has been to avail at least 10,000 times!
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 18, 2009 4:46 PM
"I bet Dave would be a great wingman."
I bet Dave would be a great wingtip man.
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 18, 2009 4:46 PM
You all are sweet, but I'm gonna take a pass this time :) And Biff, I'm competing to actually work! Pretend you don't like me and go ahead and hire me!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 18, 2009 4:46 PM
Well I am looking for someone to arrange my leather vest and ripped jeans and shark-toothed earring collections...
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 18, 2009 4:48 PM
i watch a lot of straight porn from my beanbag as well as gay and i must saying implants look terrible when youre on your back (sorry for that graphic image). they sorta just plop in two different directions and yeah you can see the outline and sometimes the wrinklage that goes along with it. it looks even worse if the girl is thin.
what was that reality show recently where one of the contestants busted one of her implants in a physical challenge? totally blanking on which one.. i wanna say i love money but im not sure.
*r*
Posted by: PitbullNYC at March 18, 2009 4:48 PM
: ( Ok, Snappy, but if you change your mind, come along!
Posted by: cobblehiller at March 18, 2009 4:49 PM
Biff, it's an easy choice between me and cobble. With me, you stand a chance of seeing some hot girl-on-girl action (if I get a girlfriend that is!)! Oh, the possibilities :)
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 18, 2009 4:50 PM
Actually its been a very, very long time since I went to a bar with the intention of meeting someone. The internet makes that totally unnecessary.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 18, 2009 4:51 PM
Someone busted an implant on tv????
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 18, 2009 4:51 PM
You hear that cheering on the street Rob? I bet a B-List celeb just went into Balthazar.
Posted by: dirty_hipster at March 18, 2009 4:51 PM
well snappy you still have to come to the potluck if that's ever organized. bring the gub'ment cheese block! and before you all yell at me for saying that, i recall snappy saying she had some of those big government cheese blocks growing up too ahhahah
*r*
Posted by: PitbullNYC at March 18, 2009 4:51 PM
Snappy...I can see you on Boston Legal with Alan and Denny. They both probably want to see you with Shirley Schmitt.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 18, 2009 4:52 PM
LOL, Rob! Gubment cheese, powdered milk and fish sticks made out of God knows what!!!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 18, 2009 4:53 PM
Candace Bergen played Shirley, right? SOOOOOO not my type!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 18, 2009 4:54 PM
DIPSTER! did you hear my story about baltazaars? ill retell it. it happened a few months ago. i got back from my coffee and outside were like 50 paparazzis waiting for someone famous inside. they never answer when you ask who it is. people were forming a crowd waiting for someone famous to come out..
omg i just heard the cheering!!!!
anyway,
these kids walked straight in and then came out and go it's jennifer aniston! and literally like most of the crowd was like oh blah and walked away (except for the paparaziis)
*r*
Posted by: PitbullNYC at March 18, 2009 4:54 PM
yes
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 18, 2009 4:54 PM
Rob that was Melissa from the Rock of Love bus while she was playing ice hockey.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at March 18, 2009 4:55 PM
I just got an email from some very legitimate sounding doctor in Nigeria. Apparently there was a very large amount of money located that he wants me to hold in my account. For this favour, I will earn some of the millions in question. I just need to give my name, social security number, date of birth, address, present employer, mother's maiden name and bank account information. Should I do it?
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 18, 2009 4:55 PM
Forward it to rob, Biff.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 18, 2009 4:57 PM
Check with IT, if they say it's o.k. then yes.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at March 18, 2009 4:57 PM
DH - yes Pdubbs!
Lacrosse is a way of life in that town
man I love that place!
Posted by: gemini10 at March 18, 2009 4:57 PM
seriously thl you are a well of reality show knowledge it's amazing!
*r*
Posted by: PitbullNYC at March 18, 2009 4:58 PM
amazing or terrifying? I think the latter.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at March 18, 2009 4:58 PM
Do it Biff. DO IT!!!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 18, 2009 4:58 PM
Lacrosse is the official national sport of Canada.
Just saying.
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 18, 2009 4:58 PM
haha - good one!! Yeah, I'm not so sure if I would be excited to see Jen in real life. I heard she's not that impressive.
I saw Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes in October go in there. Katie Holmes looked incredibly coked out - she looked terrible.
Still don't understand the appeal of Balthazar - it's incredibly overrated.
Posted by: dirty_hipster at March 18, 2009 4:58 PM
dont get him started dibs. i cant tell you how many times ive been tricked in the past from spam mail!
*rob*
Posted by: PitbullNYC at March 18, 2009 5:00 PM
Maybe for a job I should join the army, get cash the signing bonus check, then tell them I'm as queer as a 2 dollar bill, collect my discharge papers and go home!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 18, 2009 5:00 PM
"With me, you stand a chance of seeing some hot girl-on-girl action"
Snappy, I have such a 'snappy' retort to this...I just can't bring my self to say it online! LOL!
Posted by: cobblehiller at March 18, 2009 5:01 PM
Balthazar is WAY overrated, but most places in NYC where there's any "scene" are. I'm too old for that crap. I don't want a lot of buzz, a lot of noise...I just want relative quiet, great food and an acceptable wine list.
La Grenouille is the best in NYC.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 18, 2009 5:01 PM
Ok, it is now time for us all to state what reality shows we watch. I will start the festivities with my own embarrassing lineup:
For the Love of Money
Survivor
Amazing Race
Millionaire Matchmaker
Big Brother
The Real World
Real Housewives of New York
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 18, 2009 5:01 PM
Biff, seriously, must you tout all things Canada? I mean, in every thread you post a link that shows something Canadian that trumps whatever American is being discussed. It's getting a little old. What are you, the mayor of all things Canadian???
(just kidding - love ya like a fat kid loves cake!)
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 18, 2009 5:02 PM
Biff - are you canadian?
Posted by: gemini10 at March 18, 2009 5:02 PM
Come on Cobble, now I wanna hear it! Post it and let it ride!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 18, 2009 5:03 PM
Rock of Love and any other spin-off containing the tramps from past seasons.
Posted by: dirty_hipster at March 18, 2009 5:03 PM
Biff, believe it or not I won't watch any of those. My partner in Philly watches many of them along with OLTL.
You all know the soap acronyms, I assume.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 18, 2009 5:03 PM
Ok, if I send the one to Rob that promises to increase the size of my bank account, I get to keep the one that promises to allow me to increase the size of something else.
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 18, 2009 5:03 PM
i love money
survivor
big brother
top model
real world
rupaul's drag race (top model for trannies)
sober house
intervention
hell's kitchen
top chef
im sure there are more
thank god for DVR
*r*
Posted by: PitbullNYC at March 18, 2009 5:04 PM
My shame/reality tv list:
Bad Girls Club
Hells Kitchen
Real World (sometimes)
The Hills
The City
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 18, 2009 5:04 PM
"something Canadian that trumps whatever American is being discussed"
Like what, hockey teams??? Canadian Online instead of American Online? LOL
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 18, 2009 5:05 PM
Snappy, that was very funny.
"Biff - are you canadian?"
Yes, so can you please speak slower?
(I'm American as well. They'll accept anyone down here!)
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 18, 2009 5:05 PM
Yes to all that Biff said as well as:
Girls of Hedsor (sp?) Hall.
The Hills
Project Runway
Design Star
America's next top Wanna-Be/Model whatever.
So You Think You Can Dance
Americas Best Dance Crew
Top Chef
Shear Genius
Celebrity Apprentice
there's got to be other I'm not thinking of.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at March 18, 2009 5:07 PM
Rob, we have a lot of overlap in our shows! We will have plenty to discuss tomorrow night. Let's both get caught up with them tonight.
"(just kidding - love ya like a fat kid loves cake!)"
The lesbians love me like the gays love Kathie Griffin.
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 18, 2009 5:07 PM
Oh, yes, Intervention. But it makes me cry so hard that I can only watch it occasionally.
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 18, 2009 5:08 PM
Oh no, I think not Snappy! Come tomorrow night and I'll tell you! : P
Posted by: cobblehiller at March 18, 2009 5:08 PM
THL, your TiVo must have smoke coming out of it!
But you reminded me that I forgot the Celebrity Apprentice as well.
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 18, 2009 5:09 PM
They're also doing a Rock of love spin off:
Daisy of Love (stupid name) I'll watch that too.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at March 18, 2009 5:10 PM
oh ive done my fair share of crying during intervention. it really is gut wrenching at times. how canned air lady had me lol'ing even tho i only read about that one.
*r*
Posted by: PitbullNYC at March 18, 2009 5:10 PM
Nobody said American Idol? I can't believe it.
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 18, 2009 5:10 PM
Please, Cobble??? Tell me now! (my therapist says I need to get over my instant gratification demands!)
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 18, 2009 5:11 PM
Can American Idol be even more embarrassing to admit to than I Love Money? That's bad!
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 18, 2009 5:12 PM
I can't watch American Idol once it's past the train wreck auditions of which they said they weren't going to be showing as much of. So, I sat the whole thing out in protest.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at March 18, 2009 5:12 PM
What, pray tell, are "free lunch naps?"
http://newyork.craigslist.org/lgi/lgl/1080988823.html
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 18, 2009 5:12 PM
another skank is getting her love show? i dont know.. im not a huge fan of the ladies getting a show where it's guys trying to win their love. the guys on thos vh1 shows are never as entertaining as the women. my fav. vh1 skank is becky buckwild. i love catching her accidentally dropping her face ghetto accent hahahah.
*r*
Posted by: PitbullNYC at March 18, 2009 5:13 PM
I hear ya THL. Once the sucky singers are excised, there is not point in watching anymore.
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 18, 2009 5:15 PM
"Free Lunch Naps" are when they film your audition tape for a "while she's sleeping" fetish site.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at March 18, 2009 5:15 PM
i think american idol has got to be one of the most boring shows on tv and im including the snoozer shows on like the history channel and stuff.
*rob*
Posted by: PitbullNYC at March 18, 2009 5:15 PM
Do the lunch naps happen simultaneously with the massages that were noted in that ad as another post??
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 18, 2009 5:16 PM
What is the ONE TV show you can't live without??
Mine: Family Guy
I can't take how much I love that show. It's disturbing.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at March 18, 2009 5:16 PM
OMG!!!
I leave for a couple of hours and come up to an Open Thread that doesn't make sense (but does it ever).
Holy, I couldn't read all the posts, just scanned....but I'm pissed that the last ones I read where about reality TV.
Posted by: bayridgegirl at March 18, 2009 5:16 PM
""Free Lunch Naps" are when they film your audition tape for a "while she's sleeping" fetish site."
THL, I don't know why, but you still manage to surprise me with your knowledge on online porn!!!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 18, 2009 5:18 PM
The one show I can't do without? I don't know if I can narrow it to one. How about three?
Golden Girls
Murder She Wrote
The Hills (season premiere April 6th!! YES!!)
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 18, 2009 5:20 PM
403!
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 18, 2009 5:20 PM
"What is the ONE TV show you can't live without??"
The Office. My one and online must see non-reality show.
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 18, 2009 5:20 PM
Well, don't say I didn't warn you when you wake up with a stain on your blue Gap dress!
Gotta go, G'night!
Posted by: TownhouseLady at March 18, 2009 5:21 PM
Mind you The Office would be considered reality here at the Death Star.
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 18, 2009 5:21 PM
"Please, Cobble??? Tell me now! (my therapist says I need to get over my instant gratification demands!)"
Fuggeddaboutit! : ) C'mon, you can imagine...
"I leave for a couple of hours and come up to an Open Thread that doesn't make sense (but does it ever)."
And this shocks you?! : )
Posted by: cobblehiller at March 18, 2009 5:21 PM
You and me both Snappy - THL, how, pray tell, do you know all of this, Hmmmmmm?!
Posted by: cobblehiller at March 18, 2009 5:22 PM
Oh no! Is there going to be another race to 500??? Biff, just remember, you started this!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 18, 2009 5:22 PM
"Well, don't say I didn't warn you when you wake up with a stain on your blue Gap dress! "
EEEEWWWWWWW! Ha!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 18, 2009 5:23 PM
Snappy, I have an African American female colleague who has seen every Golden Girls episode multiple times and has pretty muched memorized the scripts. What is up with that?
I never realized Bea Arthur and Angela Landsbury icons in the African American community?
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 18, 2009 5:23 PM
THL, UCF, OPE, RTG
UCF = Under Cover Freak
OPE = Online Porn Expert
RTG = Reality Television Guru
:)
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 18, 2009 5:25 PM
maybe cuz sophia had a black boyfriend in the later seasons? hahah they were so cute together sitting on the bench. i think he was blind or something and they'd share a tuna sandwich. okay im out for the day
*r*
Posted by: PitbullNYC at March 18, 2009 5:26 PM
wait must add one more thing
...
Project Runway season 5 finalist Kenley Collins is in jail right now for allegedly using her cat as a weapon in an assault on her ex-fiancé, TMZ reports. Cops arrested Kenley at her Brooklyn apartment early yesterday morning, alleging she attacked her sleeping ex-fiancé with her cat, a laptop, several apples, and water.
Posted by: PitbullNYC at March 18, 2009 5:27 PM
Those two shows are my 'comfort' tv. Good, wholesome shows where I can get a good natured laugh and they help me fall asleep (Murder She Wrote at 11pm, Golden Girls from midnight to 2 am!)
You have to admit though, the Golden Girls are funny as hell!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 18, 2009 5:27 PM
He wasn't blind, Rob. He had Alzheimers and was sent back to Brooklyn to live. Sophia knitted him a scarf and mailed it to him :) (who, me? GG junkie? no!)
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 18, 2009 5:28 PM
It always comes back to cats...
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 18, 2009 5:28 PM
meow :)
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 18, 2009 5:32 PM
Using a cat as a weapon, Wow, now I have heard everything...
Posted by: cobblehiller at March 18, 2009 5:32 PM
Does an apple a day keep the doctor away if you get beaned upside the head with the apple? Just wondering :)
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 18, 2009 5:37 PM
So Snappy, my colleague, who actually considers herself Caribbean American, just explained it like this:
"Bea Arthur as Dorothy said what was on her mind just like most black women do (except for me)."
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 18, 2009 5:37 PM
That's funny, Biff. I like Dorothy for just that reason - saying whatever comes to her mind! But, my favorite is Sophia. She just doesn't give a damn! (RIP Estelle Geddy!)
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 18, 2009 5:39 PM
I hated Kenley- worst outfits, worst personality.
Posted by: bxgrl at March 18, 2009 5:46 PM
425? What the hell is going on? Why do we now routinely break 300?
Posted by: cobblehiller at March 18, 2009 5:51 PM
I'm off for my walk. Later folks :) And stay off the porn sites (you know who you are!)
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at March 18, 2009 5:56 PM
You've all missed the best reality show on TV...Flavor of Love
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at March 18, 2009 6:17 PM
friend sent this to me- great fun!! Take a look- was shot in Liverpool Sta. (I think).
http://jfsdaily.com/?p=638
Posted by: bxgrl at March 18, 2009 6:24 PM
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