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Feel Good Video of the Day (FGVOTD):
Let's Groove with EWF!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_XOY7lsBVpo
After their old band, the Salty Peppers', met with limited success, Maurice White (founder of the band) renamed the group after the elements in his astrological sign, Sagittarius, which had a primary elemental quality of Fire and seasonal qualities of Earth and Air.
Posted by: Biff Champion at April 8, 2009 9:18 AM
So Dr. Kutner didn't commit suicide. He was actually hired by the Obama administration as their liaison to Asia!!!!
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at April 8, 2009 9:19 AM
Why can't those outfits come back into style???
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at April 8, 2009 9:21 AM
Here I took a day off, and thought I'd be first instead of last...
To add to Biff's FGVOTD, I'll post the Totally Random Video of the Day:
http://www.albinoblacksheep.com/flash/end
Posted by: sixyearsandcounting at April 8, 2009 9:21 AM
oooooooooooooooooh i loved salt n pepa!!!! spindarella never got much props tho :(
*rob*
Posted by: PitbullNYC at April 8, 2009 9:26 AM
sixyears, that must have been good, because, like with 99.9% of THL's links, your link was blocked by the Cyber Patrol at the Death Star.
Posted by: Biff Champion at April 8, 2009 9:30 AM
"Why can't those outfits come back into style???"
In Bay Ridge, they never went out of style.
Posted by: Biff Champion at April 8, 2009 9:32 AM
guess who might be going to the doctor on monday for a chantix prescription to quit smoking!?!? i think im gonna finally do it. i know they say it takes a couple of times trying to quit, to actually quit.. this will be my first. but i was floored when it occurred to me that ive been smoking for a little over 10 years. and if i quit ill be saving 300 bux a month. hello! if i saved that 300 bux a month for 3 years ill have about 10,000 dollars!
*rob*
Posted by: PitbullNYC at April 8, 2009 9:43 AM
Dave, are you serious? He's been hired by the Obama admin? That suicide thing came out of nowhere. I was puzzled and looking online to see if he had really died or something.
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at April 8, 2009 9:46 AM
"So Dr. Kutner didn't commit suicide. He was actually hired by the Obama administration as their liaison to Asia!!!"
[One of my least favorite House episodes.] Well, good for him. BH just read me the newspaper piece. I didn't know the actor was campaigning so hard for Obama.
Posted by: cobblehiller at April 8, 2009 9:46 AM
"In Bay Ridge, they never went out of style."
HEEEEY!!! Should I post some photos of what bayridgegirl wears? You'd all be surprised.
Posted by: bayridgegirl at April 8, 2009 9:48 AM
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/04/07/
kal-penn-leaving-house-fo_n_183904.html
Posted by: cobblehiller at April 8, 2009 9:48 AM
yes, Snappy...I saw it this morning on Bloomberg. Yeah, it came out of nowhere and the way they treated it at the end I almost thought that the actor had really died or something.
I think we will find out next week that Dr. Taub murdered him.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at April 8, 2009 9:48 AM
6years that video was hysterical!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at April 8, 2009 9:49 AM
Nah, Taub is too much of a pansy to kill anyone!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at April 8, 2009 9:50 AM
Rob, good luck with that!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at April 8, 2009 9:51 AM
Good luck, rob.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at April 8, 2009 9:52 AM
Rob, good stuff. Keep us posted on how you're doing.
Posted by: Biff Champion at April 8, 2009 9:54 AM
Oh, how I hate corporate cliche expressions!
Someone just emailed me that we would "touch base".
"circle back"
"onside"
"take this offline"
What are some other awful ones people hear?
Posted by: Biff Champion at April 8, 2009 9:55 AM
Morning All
Anyone see Housewives last night/Rescue Me?
Posted by: gemini10 at April 8, 2009 9:56 AM
"reach out" is used by everyone at B of A.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at April 8, 2009 9:56 AM
Worst one I've ever heard:
"We'll get back to you about your resume submission."
:( :( :( :(
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at April 8, 2009 9:58 AM
gemini10, I TiVo'ed it but didn't see it yet. Last week's was great. Maybe it's a coincidence based on our meeting at the last gathering, but I think Silex have become one of the more likable couples. Kelly is the worst and LuAnn not much better.
Posted by: Biff Champion at April 8, 2009 10:00 AM
"circle back, reach out"...etc - UGGGHHHHHH!!!!!
I HATE all of that corporate BS speak.
You know what it says to me? That the person using those words has no imagination and cannot think for themselves and that they think that the lingo makes them sound smarter. When in fact it makes them sound DUMBER.
Posted by: cobblehiller at April 8, 2009 10:02 AM
When I hear "reach out" I automatically think of the theme song from Baywatch. Argh.
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at April 8, 2009 10:05 AM
i hate "at the end of the day" cuz all i think when i hear that is yeah, at the end of the day im gonna be in my beanbag not thinking about what you just said!
*rob*
Posted by: PitbullNYC at April 8, 2009 10:05 AM
I like shaking it up a bit in my emails and use language that I normally would use when speaking to someone
then again I do work in music so perhaps much of that is accepted even encouraged - hahaha
Dear Rockers - usually goes over well!
Biff - you know I am starting to see that as well, while the annoy me then at least aren't mean and horrid!
Posted by: gemini10 at April 8, 2009 10:06 AM
"Let's do lunch"
Posted by: bxgrl at April 8, 2009 10:06 AM
There are two others as well...
**Bid half off peak comps**
and
Someday this war's gonna end...
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at April 8, 2009 10:11 AM
gemini, I watched. I did think Alex was more likable last night, but Simon is still cringe-worthy to me. Is Bethany being a 'user'? Why is she asking Alex to do her graphic design? Or is this a contrivance because 'Silex' were becoming the pariah's of the show? And did they bring Kelly in to bump them up a little? I think Kelly is a whacknut.
Posted by: cobblehiller at April 8, 2009 10:12 AM
"Think outside the box"
Posted by: Montrose Morris at April 8, 2009 10:13 AM
Rob- I know two people who quite using Chantix, one smoked 2 packs a day for over 30 years and the other was a pack a day person also for 30 years or so. Just grit your teeth and git it done.
Gemini- How good was Rescue Me?? Just awesome. Loving the Michael J Fox character.
Regarding corporate speak- I know someone that was a higher-up at the Waldorf Astoria and when she had to let someone go she'd have to say, "We're going to separate you from your employment." That is the line verbatim, WTF??? How awful would you feel having to say that to people? Literally cringe worthy.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at April 8, 2009 10:14 AM
> "What are some other awful ones people hear?"
Center of excellence.
Posted by: SnarkSlope at April 8, 2009 10:16 AM
Makes you really appreciate George Orwell. The corporate folk are masters of doublespeak.
And I hate when people are referred to as "the masses."
Posted by: bxgrl at April 8, 2009 10:17 AM
"Lateral move"
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at April 8, 2009 10:18 AM
THL, Gemini- I used to watch it religiously but after awhile Tommy got very wearing. I know a lot of FDNY who really hate the show- it's very over the top. Which, I guess, is exactly what Leary wants. It's a brilliant show tough.
Posted by: bxgrl at April 8, 2009 10:19 AM
"circle the wagons"
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at April 8, 2009 10:20 AM
"Per your request"
Posted by: Kensingtonian at April 8, 2009 10:20 AM
Price dislocation.
Paradigm.
Holistic.
Posted by: DeLepp at April 8, 2009 10:21 AM
LuAnn with that group of kids?!?!?! Could you die? How awful is she? It was painful. I wanted to reach through the screen and hug each of those children and apologize for her.
From Betheney's blog re the logo:
"I thought it was very nice that Alex made an effort to re-create my logo...and I didn't use the logo Alex designed. I went with a much sleeker, more chic, upscale logo."
Backhanded compliment much?
Also from Betheney's blog re Kelly's donation to the charity:
"Kelly realized how absurd and self-involved she appeared, so her attempt to save face was to donate a portrait with her ex-husband. The charity was back in October. Jill and the charity are still trying to chase Kelly and her ex down to fulfill the promise to no avail. Ironically, I offered up my ex-boyfriend Kevin (the one Kelly and I referenced in the "smackdown" scene) to fill in and do the shoot."
Posted by: TownhouseLady at April 8, 2009 10:22 AM
"Low-hanging fruit"
"Action item"
They make me gag.
Posted by: cobblehiller at April 8, 2009 10:22 AM
"LuAnn with that group of kids?"
The worst line: "I'm a Coun-TESS, do you know what a coun-TESS is?"
Posted by: cobblehiller at April 8, 2009 10:23 AM
Oh Cobbles, how your post does set the mind a-wandering...
Posted by: SnarkSlope at April 8, 2009 10:24 AM
Rescue Me:
Loving the new Michael J Fox character-that will be interesting to watch.It was really good last night - especially "Bootsy" the Dog bit. Great Show
Bxgrl - what do real firemen say about it - that it's not genuine or the guys don't really act that way etc?
CH - Kelly is crazy! - hands down. I too thought it was weird for Bethany to use Alex out of the blue!
How nutso was Jill's apt? oy oy oy
Posted by: gemini10 at April 8, 2009 10:26 AM
LOL! Snark, I guess I shouldn't type before my second cup of coffee! ; )
Posted by: cobblehiller at April 8, 2009 10:26 AM
gemini10, using language in emails that normal people would use in conversation would be a novel idea among the Stepford Husbands and Wives at the Death Star. What a concept.
Hated corporate speak:
"do more with less" (who is "Les" and why is he so popular?)
Posted by: Biff Champion at April 8, 2009 10:26 AM
The worst LuAnn moments for me was when she laughed at the little girl for wanting to be a babysitr and told the other girl that wanted to be a model that losing weight is easy.
Here's the video for those who missed LuAnn's "confidence building" session...
http://www.bravotv.com/the-real-housewives-of-new-york-city/videos/luann-building-confidence
Les is an ass, I always seem to be stuck working with him and he's just so irritating.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at April 8, 2009 10:30 AM
"How nutso was Jill's apt? oy oy oy"
OY is right. I just about cried when I saw it. The letter tables were so random to me.
I think Kelly's "meeting" if you can call it that with Bethany was a perfect example of how removed from reality Kelly is. What she thought was happening...was not what was happening. That actually made me wonder about her mental health.
Posted by: cobblehiller at April 8, 2009 10:31 AM
"find your inner child"
Posted by: bxgrl at April 8, 2009 10:32 AM
babysitr?
Wow, I hope that the little girl can spell it better than me.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at April 8, 2009 10:32 AM
THL - are those blogs up on the bravo site or does she have her own website - I gotta check that out
of course that poor charity is chasing Kelly down. She just offered that to save face on camera.
Wow - that comment by Bethany - ouch!
CH - cringe!!! - Countess with those girls was hard to watch - those poor kids. Oh, and the comment to the one girl wanting to be a model and Luann telling her how easy it is nowadays to lose weight. But at least she tries to be helpful to people
Posted by: gemini10 at April 8, 2009 10:34 AM
"...bring it to the next level." Like nails on a chalk board.
Posted by: MacD at April 8, 2009 10:36 AM
If I went to Jill's house I'd have to rearrange those P O P tables to read OPP. Just so I could have an inner chuckle.
Jill needs to divorce Brad. Have you ever know a gay guy with such bad taste in furnishings (Rob's beanbag chair non withstanding)?
Posted by: TownhouseLady at April 8, 2009 10:36 AM
On Bravo.
http://www.bravotv.com/the-real-housewives-of-new-york-city/season-2/blogs
Posted by: TownhouseLady at April 8, 2009 10:37 AM
One more bizspeak: "create significant business value."
Posted by: SnarkSlope at April 8, 2009 10:37 AM
They don't like how extreme the behavior is. Most of these guys are great family men, and very dedicated. There are plenty of Tommy Gavins, sure but if every firehouse was as nutso as his, NYC would have burned down a long time ago. They just feel it gives a very unbalanced portrait of them. More than that- teamwork is the ultimate factor in firefighting- when you are fighting a fire you have to know you can depend on everyone to have your back and you have theirs. Even problematic guys. But once they can't trust you to do that- you're done.
Posted by: bxgrl at April 8, 2009 10:37 AM
bring a strategic presence
Posted by: bxgrl at April 8, 2009 10:39 AM
"we're expanding our vision" -Does that mean you've increased our vision benefits?
"team members" -We're not employees we're team members...right...
Posted by: TownhouseLady at April 8, 2009 10:40 AM
MacD, where have you been hiding?
"mission statement"
"core values"
"fire drill"
"out of the loop"
"step it up"
"moving forward"
Posted by: Biff Champion at April 8, 2009 10:41 AM
Have your people contact my people.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at April 8, 2009 10:41 AM
Bxgrl - I kinda had that feeling, that perhaps not every fireman was as nutso as this whole bunch are....
gotcha
ok will check out those blogs - oy kelly is sooo mentally unstable.
Posted by: gemini10 at April 8, 2009 10:42 AM
"create synergies"
Posted by: Biff Champion at April 8, 2009 10:43 AM
"on the same page"
"run it up the flagpole"
"transparency"
"win-win"
"best practice"
"world class"
"face time"
"action item"
"brain dump"
Posted by: Biff Champion at April 8, 2009 10:45 AM
^^^^^^^
and I think I saw all of those words once in the same memo at the Death Star!
Posted by: Biff Champion at April 8, 2009 10:45 AM
MacD! Welcome back!! We thought you forgot about us. Email me- we'd love to get togther with you.
Posted by: bxgrl at April 8, 2009 10:48 AM
Bxgrl- On the flip side I know of guys in two different FDNY houses that say they all get together to watch it religiously. They love the grittiness and say it's brought more understanding as to how tough the job actually is.
They love Denis Leary who is a giant supporter for firefighters. He comes from a firefighting family. He tirelessly raises funds for firefighters through his charity work. He started the Leary Firefighters Foundation that has distributed over 2.5MM in Boston and separately over 2MM to The Fund for NY Bravest.
No disrespect to your friends but I thought I should speak up for my guys.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at April 8, 2009 10:48 AM
quality assurance
change catalyst
No pain, no gain
-----------------------
"Clichés and contrivances come to us in forms unbeknownst even to ourselves. We use them as a shorthand to skirt around responsibility. They save us the trouble of thinking deeply."
Brent Wade, Company Man
Posted by: bxgrl at April 8, 2009 10:51 AM
Oh yeah, Denis' foundation also complete rebuilt firehouses in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina.
Denis is bad ass.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at April 8, 2009 10:51 AM
I'm glad rob is trying to steer this thread in a different direction.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at April 8, 2009 10:52 AM
Biff, I'll have my people talk to your people.
Maybe we can do lunch the next time I'm on the Coast.
Appreciate your input but there is no value added with that approach.
Posted by: sam at April 8, 2009 10:53 AM
TownhouseLady, I wanted to hug them all too. Am hoping maybe that scene was heavily edited to show us only her egregious comments -- because, seriously, if I had met that woman as a teen and she'd said that crap to me I'd be scarred for life.
Posted by: Heather at April 8, 2009 10:55 AM
vinca is complaining about a beatdown (as first raised by Mr. B in the infamous "Commenting Thread") on Park Slope parents in the Wednesday Links Thread. Am I missing something? Was that a beatdown or is he/she overly sensitive? I even added a comment before that about how dysfunctional we all are - but at least we can admit to that.
Posted by: Biff Champion at April 8, 2009 10:56 AM
What's the takeaway from this thread?
Posted by: SnarkSlope at April 8, 2009 10:56 AM
OMG Rob!! You crack me up.
While we're on the subject, Why do you gay guys love to grab boobies so much? I've been "honked" by many a gay guy. What's up with that?
Posted by: TownhouseLady at April 8, 2009 10:57 AM
Because we can, THL. At my last place of employment, when we'd go out after work, I always got to grab the big boobs on Jill because I could play the "gay card."
We had previously ruled that all forms of HR rules & regulations were no longer in effect once we hit the bar.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at April 8, 2009 11:01 AM
Awww - Thanks. I've been working, Biff, and writing my dissertation proposal (don't ask). But I am ex-corporate America and I just had to jump in on this even though I'm not able to give it my all. Bxgirl, I'm not sure I have your e-mail address anymore (I cleaned house last month), but I did send the Great Evil a note on her private account (the one I think she doesn't check) before I did a massive zapping. Would love to see you guys -- all of ya'll -- some time after March 4th (that's my deadline).
Posted by: MacD at April 8, 2009 11:01 AM
"What's the takeaway from this thread?"
Snark, that is why we love you so much!
Posted by: Biff Champion at April 8, 2009 11:01 AM
I sure hope so Heather. My thinking is she probably said a lot of nice things as well but for the poor girl who was brave enough to tell the visiting Countess that she wanted to be a model only to be told she needs to lose weight? I mean come on LuAnn think of the damage to that girls self esteem! Seriously, I don't even have my own kids yet and I would NEVER think to utter that to a child.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at April 8, 2009 11:02 AM
"While we're on the subject, Why do you gay guys love to grab boobies so much?"
THL, good question. And why do women not slap gay men who do that, whereas a straight guy would get kneed firmly in his family jewels if he did the same thing.
Posted by: Biff Champion at April 8, 2009 11:03 AM
Biff, as always, speaking from years of experience.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at April 8, 2009 11:04 AM
"best practices"
"lessons learned"
"core stakeholders"
Just had a morning meeting yestrday w/a guy who apparently just swallowed a business school textbook; he was a walking cliche of corporate-speak.
Posted by: infinitejester at April 8, 2009 11:05 AM
Leary has done amazing work for FDNY- no question. And i also know several guys who adore the show. Most of them do say the show is incredibly realistic, and shows how savagely funny and outrageous it can be- they just think the craziness is a little too relentless and makes them all look bad. And I've heard people say how Rescue Me shows a true picture of FDNY and that they're all drunks, and crazy. That was especially true after 9-11 when so many of them were getting arrested for being drunk or drinking on the job. People started thinking that was the norm. It wasn't. And papers like the Post took things out of context and piled on the crap.
My problem with the Leary Foundation- while all that was going on, they decided to do a fundraiser/beer promotion with guys going to different bars across the city to rate the beers. I wrote them and said, are you crazy? With all these headlines how stupid is this? They must have heard from a lot of people becuase I think it was scrapped.
Posted by: bxgrl at April 8, 2009 11:05 AM
I added that too biff- but vinca is overly sensitive and way off base about wishinone.
Posted by: bxgrl at April 8, 2009 11:08 AM
Suddenly I get why that show on NPR is called "The Takeaway."
Posted by: infinitejester at April 8, 2009 11:10 AM
"Pushing the envelope."
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at April 8, 2009 11:11 AM
DIBS, bring Jill to the next party, tell her I'm gay...
Posted by: infinitejester at April 8, 2009 11:12 AM
"THL, good question. And why do women not slap gay men who do that, whereas a straight guy would get kneed firmly in his family jewels if he did the same thing."
Biff, just cuz?? Is that a good enough answer?
I will say this I had a gay friend who was a repeat offender who very much abused his "gay-card" privileges with me so I decided to fight fire with fire and grope his naughties. He didn't recoil so, I said, "You're not going straight on me are you?" He responded by giggling and I said, "Apparently not!"
Posted by: TownhouseLady at April 8, 2009 11:14 AM
DIBS, does that mean straight guys can grab the packages of gay guys without suffering repurcussions?
Posted by: Biff Champion at April 8, 2009 11:14 AM
Gay men like to grab boobies??
The things one can learn on Brownstoner!
Posted by: sam at April 8, 2009 11:15 AM
"DIBS, does that mean straight guys can grab the packages of gay guys without suffering repurcussions?"
I wouldn't advise that Biff unless you have a REALLY good pre-nup.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at April 8, 2009 11:17 AM
Once you cross that line, Biff, there's no turning back.
sam, I'm more of an "ass man" myself.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at April 8, 2009 11:17 AM
Aw come on Sam, you know that we old guys like to do the same thing to the nurses here at the Park Slope Rest Home.
Posted by: benson at April 8, 2009 11:18 AM
quote:
While we're on the subject, Why do you gay guys love to grab boobies so much? I've been "honked" by many a gay guy. What's up with that?
cuz they are weird and squishy and foreign!? btw, THL, if someone did that to you and actually SAID "Honk, Honk".. they werent gay hahahah.
*rob*
Posted by: PitbullNYC at April 8, 2009 11:18 AM
"cuz they are weird and squishy and foreign!"
QOTD
Posted by: TownhouseLady at April 8, 2009 11:19 AM
"out of the crooked timber of humanity, nothing entirely straight can be built." Immanuel Kant
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at April 8, 2009 11:19 AM
> "DIBS, does that mean straight guys can grab the packages
> of gay guys without suffering repercussions?"
If you buy me dinner first, sure.
Posted by: SnarkSlope at April 8, 2009 11:20 AM
By the way, combining the two thoughts on the OT, can someone provide a 5 year forecast for boobie-grabbing in the "global marketplace" ?
Posted by: benson at April 8, 2009 11:21 AM
rob's right...no gay man would ever say something as stupid as "honk, honk"
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at April 8, 2009 11:21 AM
Benson-
As the field of plastic surgery expands so does the global market.
I see no indication that this area will remain flat.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at April 8, 2009 11:24 AM
"Aw come on Sam, you know that we old guys like to do the same thing to the nurses here at the Park Slope Rest Home."
Sounds more like the Park Grope Breast Home...
Posted by: Biff Champion at April 8, 2009 11:27 AM
yeah im more of a beep beep kind of a honker. (sounding like the road runner's meep meep of course)
*rob*
Posted by: PitbullNYC at April 8, 2009 11:27 AM
"cuz they are weird and squishy and foreign!"
Yeah, you're gay.
Posted by: East New York at April 8, 2009 11:27 AM
"cuz they are weird and squishy and foreign!"
This coming from someone of the gender with that danglely rugosy sacky thing down there? Mwah ha ha ha ha. Why is it women don't give their breast names, but guys call their penises Herb or Bobby or Ralphie or Dougie?
Posted by: bxgrl at April 8, 2009 11:27 AM
bxgrl...I've never met anyone that gave his penis a name. And remember, I've met many, many men and their penises.
"that danglely rugosy sacky thing" "rugosy?????"
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at April 8, 2009 11:30 AM
"If you buy me dinner first, sure."
Do you mind if we just get some "takeaway"?
Posted by: Biff Champion at April 8, 2009 11:30 AM
Wait, we're not supposed to name them?
Oh
(kidding) It's true we just don't.
Bxgrl- I don't think any guy should call it Ralphie. That just send a bad message. You don't want to *chat* with a Ralphie do you?
Posted by: TownhouseLady at April 8, 2009 11:30 AM
quote:
This coming from someone of the gender with that danglely rugosy sacky thing down there? Mwah ha ha ha ha. Why is it women don't give their breast names, but guys call their penises Herb or Bobby or Ralphie or Dougie?
lol. why do i get the feeling DIB's calls his "Ellis Island"?
*rob*
Posted by: PitbullNYC at April 8, 2009 11:31 AM
"guys call their penises Herb or Bobby or Ralphie or Dougie"
Really? I never gave mine a name. For some reason though, around the locker room the guys called me "Tripod".
Ha-ha-ha: wishful thinking!
Posted by: benson at April 8, 2009 11:32 AM
"Park Grope Breast Home"
"Ellis Island"
OMG, I can't take it!
Posted by: TownhouseLady at April 8, 2009 11:34 AM
Ellis Island. Heh heh heh.
Posted by: SnarkSlope at April 8, 2009 11:36 AM
lol. why do i get the feeling DIB's calls his "Ellis Island"?
*rob*
ROTF
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at April 8, 2009 11:36 AM
I wonder what "Bowl of Dicks" has to say about all this?
Posted by: benson at April 8, 2009 11:39 AM
"I wonder what "Bowl of Dicks" has to say about all this?"
Or his wife, "Cup 'O Tits".
Posted by: Biff Champion at April 8, 2009 11:40 AM
oh, DIBS, did you read that Jack Wrangler died? (aged 62 - smoker)
Where will they do a film retrospective on one of the icons?
Posted by: Petebklyn at April 8, 2009 11:41 AM
dibs- didn't you go to college and frat parties. I found it very eye-opening :-)
rugosy refers to a type of ancient coral, Rugosa.
THL- It gets worse. Throckmorton. Now that's a name one should never have to utter in the throes of passion or even in the throes of throwing out garbage. At least we know teenage boys still have a sense of humor?
Posted by: bxgrl at April 8, 2009 11:42 AM
or "Big_Jugs"
Posted by: infinitejester at April 8, 2009 11:43 AM
Anybody else thinking that maybe this is what "the level of discussion" of the Open Thread is where Mr. B was "hoping it would be"?
Posted by: TownhouseLady at April 8, 2009 11:43 AM
And of course, women are not known for putting plastic eyeglasses with moustaches on their chests either :-)
Posted by: bxgrl at April 8, 2009 11:44 AM
Biff....most of my porn stars have names like Nop, Lek, Xing, Nikko, Pedro, Manuel, etc, etc, etc.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at April 8, 2009 11:45 AM
You guys are cracking me up the whole morning.
Thanks! :o)
Posted by: Kensingtonian at April 8, 2009 11:46 AM
Oh yeah! I saw that about Jack Wrangler yesterday and bookmarked it to show you Dave. I forgot.
http://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Actor_Writer_and_Producer_Jack_Wrangler_Dead_At_62_20010101
also
http://www.towleroad.com/2009/04/iconic-performer-and-adult-film-star-jack-wrangler-dies-at-62-1.html
Posted by: TownhouseLady at April 8, 2009 11:46 AM
bxgrl...how about pasties with little twirly things????
"Ya gotta have a gimmick." GRL
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at April 8, 2009 11:47 AM
THL, your 11:43 was laugh out loud hilarious. And I think the answer to your questions would clearly be a resounding "YES"!
Posted by: Biff Champion at April 8, 2009 11:50 AM
The documentary on Jack Wrangler, Wrangler: Anatomy of an Icon, won the 2009 GayVN Award for Best Alternative release.
He also did some straight porn films as well.
He really was a damn sexy man.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at April 8, 2009 11:52 AM
Hiya Retards! I was looking for a into and Ta-Da I found one!
Banks aren't reselling many foreclosed homes
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2009/04/08/MNL516UG90.DTL&type=business&tsp=1
A vast "shadow inventory" of foreclosed homes that banks are holding off the market could wreak havoc with the already battered real estate sector, industry observers say.
I wonder when all those Condos Downtown go Online what effect it will have on the rest of the market??
"We believe there are in the neighborhood of 600,000 properties nationwide that banks have repossessed but not put on the market," said Rick Sharga, vice president of RealtyTrac, which compiles nationwide statistics on foreclosures. "California probably represents 80,000 of those homes. It could be disastrous if the banks suddenly flooded the market with those distressed properties. You'd have further depreciation and carnage."
Very scary indeed...
The What (Depression Skittle Sale)
Someday this war is gonna end...
Posted by: Return of The What at April 8, 2009 11:52 AM
"Hiya Retards! I was looking for a into and Ta-Da I found one!
Banks aren't reselling many foreclosed homes"
We know that What but, what do you think about the passing of Jack Wrangler? You must be shattered.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at April 8, 2009 11:54 AM
--crickets chirping----
Posted by: benson at April 8, 2009 11:55 AM
What...I saw that data. This is at odds with what you and I were both discussing once about banks and what looked to be that they were getting rid of them so they didn't have to assume the carrying costs.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at April 8, 2009 12:04 PM
I think Stoner is not going to be happy about the level of palaver on his site today. :-/
It is not very elevated, but it is pretty funny.
Posted by: sam at April 8, 2009 12:05 PM
"Anybody else thinking that maybe this is what "the level of discussion" of the Open Thread is where Mr. B was "hoping it would be"?"
I think in essence Mr. Brownstoner got cranky because he was tired of reading the let's say "less than substantive" OT conversation. Pretty funny, actually! It was a plaintive wail for better material.
Posted by: East New York at April 8, 2009 12:06 PM
I think when people come on with high brow attitudes and use words like "palaver" the level of palaver is about to take a nosedive. :)
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at April 8, 2009 12:08 PM
I dunno- I thought the open thread was supposed to be a fun place so we wouldn't be posting this stuff on the other threads. I do want to point out I did MY part to elevate the level of discussion by remarking on George Orwell, and inserting a classic literary topic :-)
Posted by: bxgrl at April 8, 2009 12:08 PM
ENY, I thought the point of the OT was basically to allow for an area to have a free-for-all and to cleanse the other threads of off topic banter. So I would think it would be the one thread where he would be less concerned about the quality of the discussion.
Posted by: Biff Champion at April 8, 2009 12:09 PM
You guys are killing me today.
MacD, I'm sorry, I never got your email, or it went into spam (sorry!). Been wondering how you were. Please get back in touch!
Posted by: Montrose Morris at April 8, 2009 12:09 PM
"It was a plaintive wail for better material."
And I think Snark and Rob have achieved this here today! ; )
Posted by: cobblehiller at April 8, 2009 12:09 PM
Yeah, bxgrl, and then you gave a very colorful description of guys' balls!!!!
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at April 8, 2009 12:10 PM
bxgrl, you beat me to it. And I'm a big Orwell fan too.
Posted by: Biff Champion at April 8, 2009 12:10 PM
randolph always seems to be concerned about the level of discussion here. Interestingly, she has never added anything substantive to ANY discussion.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at April 8, 2009 12:11 PM
"What...I saw that data. This is at odds with what you and I were both discussing once about banks and what looked to be that they were getting rid of them so they didn't have to assume the carrying costs."
Because of TARP. The Banks can carry the toxic asset on their book because the Tax Slave is bailing everyone out! Wait until those properties become eyesores or future Meth Labs.
The What
Someday this war is gonna end...
Posted by: Return of The What at April 8, 2009 12:12 PM
Maybe we should make the OT into a "spin-off" show of Brownstoner??
I have an idea: call it "The Brownstoners", along the line of the old Brooklyn show "The Honeymooners"?
Who is our Ralph Kramden? Who is our Norton? I think BRG should be "Trixie".
"The Honeymooners" is my all-time favorite show. It perfectly captures the Brooklyn of yore.
Posted by: benson at April 8, 2009 12:12 PM
"So I would think it would be the one thread where he would be less concerned about the quality of the discussion."
Hey, so did I, Biff. I was surprised by his reaction, personally. I mean, HE created the thread as a place for open discussion. But hey, whatever. It wasn't my intention to dig this whole thing up again.
Posted by: East New York at April 8, 2009 12:14 PM
Speaking of eyesores or future Meth Labs, WTF is up with the decor at the Hiltons Hamptons home? Check out this POS...
http://realestalker.blogspot.com/2009/04/hiltons-summer-house-of-horrors.html
(click on the pic to make it larger)
Posted by: TownhouseLady at April 8, 2009 12:15 PM
dibs- guilty as charged! :-0
Posted by: bxgrl at April 8, 2009 12:15 PM
"Interestingly, she has never added anything substantive to ANY discussion."
Key point DIBS.
Posted by: cobblehiller at April 8, 2009 12:16 PM
MM, I also emailed you recently (regarding your column here) and uncharacteristically didn't hear back. I'm wondering if a bunch of our emails are going to your Spam folder.
Posted by: Biff Champion at April 8, 2009 12:17 PM
THL...the exterior is a beautiful shingle style. The nouveau riche interior decor is another thing, but we've all seen far worse.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at April 8, 2009 12:17 PM
Those last 4 pics in the series are horrific.
Overall though, I'd say the decor looks really chintzy.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at April 8, 2009 12:18 PM
"MM, I also emailed you recently (regarding your column here) and uncharacteristically didn't hear back. I'm wondering if a bunch of our emails are going to your Spam folder."
Umm...maybe she was hoping you'd just take the hint Biff.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at April 8, 2009 12:19 PM
"Anybody else thinking that maybe this is what "the level of discussion" of the Open Thread is where Mr. B was "hoping it would be"?"
Understand this: Real Estate is dead! Have you noticed the "Home Selling Season" nobody cares, NOBODY!!! Look at Brownstoner's Ads----> *****NULL****
Jon needed something to whine about and it had much to do with nothing! Notice there was NO FEEDBACK from him, Right?! The Levitation known as The Mutant Asset Bubble is spewing Radiation all over the World Banking System! People are losing their job and are having problem making ends meet. The sales volume is down and sales prices will follow! So ignore all the B***** S****** and do what you want to here! If you want to talk about Cats, Dildo's, Truffles or whatever then do it! F****** Brownstoner!
The What
Someday this war is gonna end....
Posted by: Return of The What at April 8, 2009 12:21 PM
What...those were great old posters that you provided the link to yesterday afternoon.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at April 8, 2009 12:23 PM
I go out to buy cat food and look what happens. Boobies and dangly parts. Sigh. :)
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at April 8, 2009 12:23 PM
ok- now vinca is going off on me. I really hate this stuff. What is it with people who post on a blog and go nuts if you respond?
Posted by: bxgrl at April 8, 2009 12:25 PM
"Speaking of eyesores or future Meth Labs, WTF is up with the decor at the Hiltons Hamptons home? Check out this POS..."
TownhouseLady rich people are getting it in both eye sockets! Look at all the Hedge Fund blow ups and the massive lay-offs on Fall Street!!! This just the begining..
The What
Someday this war is gonna end....
Posted by: Return of The What at April 8, 2009 12:25 PM
"Umm...maybe she was hoping you'd just take the hint Biff."
THL, but I thought for sure she would be interested in being my new trivia partner. :-)
Posted by: Biff Champion at April 8, 2009 12:25 PM
bxgirl, where are you and vinca having fisticuffs?
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at April 8, 2009 12:27 PM
"What...those were great old posters that you provided the link to yesterday afternoon."
See what happen when you was born and raised somewhere?
It's called history Dumbass....
The What
Someday this war is gonna end...
Posted by: Return of The What at April 8, 2009 12:27 PM
"THL, but I thought for sure she would be interested in being my new trivia partner. :-) "
Oh no you di' 'int!
That's cold Biff....real cold.....
Posted by: TownhouseLady at April 8, 2009 12:31 PM
Was I dreaming last night or is there a Real Housewives of New Jersey coming?
Biff, your knowledge of corporate speak is disturbing.
Posted by: Miss Chiff at April 8, 2009 12:33 PM
the wednesday links thread. Vinca did a diatribe and went after someone who really said nothing outrageous. I asked why and vinca went off, accusing me of starting a flame war. I don't mind getting taken to taks if I do something- but I really hate being accused of something because someone is a guaranteed paranoic. Not to mention several ther people took issue with some of what vinca wrote and he/she didn't even blink.
Posted by: bxgrl at April 8, 2009 12:34 PM
THL, MMMMMM HHHHHHHHHHMMMMMMMMM, yes I did!
Look, our knowledge is too overlapping. You and I would excel at the categories of pop culture, ranging from TV games shows to '80s music to reality shows, etc. We are too similar. I need to find someone with more complimentary (i.e., useful) knowledge of architecture, history, etc.
That way to the curb, honey ------->
Posted by: Biff Champion at April 8, 2009 12:34 PM
"Was I dreaming last night or is there a Real Housewives of New Jersey coming?"
- Yes, it is already set up on my TiVo, embarrassingly enough.
"Biff, your knowledge of corporate speak is disturbing."
- Miss Chiff, if you spent one week at the Death Star, you would have heard and seen all of these and then some by the end of Day Two.
Posted by: Biff Champion at April 8, 2009 12:35 PM
OH SNAP!
Biff...just so you know We're not friends, we will never be friends.
I'm HERE
and you're here!
I'm like Mario the tennis pro. It's an honor to watch me play. You're like Jill, scrambling to find a partner.
HA!
Posted by: TownhouseLady at April 8, 2009 12:38 PM
Biff: The only people here who talk like that are the auditors, who are not held in high esteem.
It also seems like the woman of NJ have really big boobs, which should make several people here very happy. THL, care to comment?
Posted by: Miss Chiff at April 8, 2009 12:39 PM
See what happen when you was born and raised somewhere?
It's called history Dumbass....
The What
Someday this war is gonna end...
Posted by: Return of The What at April 8, 2009 12:27 PM
No need for name calling, retard.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at April 8, 2009 12:40 PM
I take that back...I don't want to be like Kelly or Mario.
Come on Biff, please don't make me beg to be taken back in public like Lindsey Lohan!
Posted by: TownhouseLady at April 8, 2009 12:42 PM
Yikes. It seems like fighting in the main threads really only started after Mr. B's hissy fit that Friday. WTF.
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at April 8, 2009 12:42 PM
"I'm HERE
and you're here!"
"I'm like Mario the tennis pro. It's an honor to watch me play. You're like Jill, scrambling to find a partner."
Ok, forget the curb, THL, and get back here. That was HYSTERICAL! I'll risk losing the trivia bonspiel for the opportunity to crack each other up over RHONY'isms.
Posted by: Biff Champion at April 8, 2009 12:43 PM
Who did Lindsay Lohan beg to take her back? Sam Ronson?
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at April 8, 2009 12:43 PM
I'm from NY but yes, I'm gifted Miss Chiff.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at April 8, 2009 12:43 PM
"Biff: The only people here who talk like that are the auditors, who are not held in high esteem."
Miss Chiff, au contraire! The ibankers around here are by far the worst of the violators; much moreso than any auditor I ever met. It's like they have a cliche bible from which to cull their every statement. I'm convinced they could all go an entire day with just 10 to 15 overused phrases and no other words.
Posted by: Biff Champion at April 8, 2009 12:45 PM
"I'm from NY but yes, I'm gifted Miss Chiff. "
And we guys think that this is the type of gift that keeps on giving!
Posted by: benson at April 8, 2009 12:46 PM
Kelly Ripa sighting in midtown today. She is really, really short. No make-up, so she was as white as a ghost. Great hair.
Posted by: Miss Chiff at April 8, 2009 12:47 PM
Damn Snappy, check out a gossip blog will ya?
Yeah, it's actually sad. Poor Lindsey is falling apart at the seams. I hope someone steps in and gets that chickie some help. Doesn't look as though her family's too concerned about anything other than the cash flow.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at April 8, 2009 12:47 PM
Dave, I use words like "palaver" in part to improve Rob's vocabulary.
I usually finish the NY Times sunday crossword by Saturday evening. I have learned a lot of words not to mention odd surnames of singers, golfers, and soap stars.
Posted by: sam at April 8, 2009 12:48 PM
snappy- you noticed too? I think its a bit worse but really, this kind of stuff has been going on since brownstoner began. It used to be much worse, in fact. I don't know. I get oversensitive but I do try to be careful in how I say things. Until I get really pissed off after several tries at being reasonable. Well, at least I can say I have now found someone with a thinner skin than I have. Every day brigns a new good thing! :-)
Posted by: bxgrl at April 8, 2009 12:48 PM
The auditors aren't trying to claw their way to the top and back stab everyone which would be de rigeur for the ibankers.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at April 8, 2009 12:49 PM
"I'm from NY but yes, I'm gifted Miss Chiff. "
Hey, come on try a little
Nothing is forever
There's got to be something better than
In the middle
But me & Cinderella,
We put it all together
We can drive it home
With one headlight
Posted by: Biff Champion at April 8, 2009 12:49 PM
biff- my mind is running rampant with possibilities on that little song.
Posted by: bxgrl at April 8, 2009 12:52 PM
"I usually finish the NY Times sunday crossword by Saturday evening. I have learned a lot of words not to mention odd surnames of singers, golfers, and soap stars."
Yes, I can testify to the fact that Sam doesn't join me for Saturday Night Bingo at the Rest Home so that he can finish his NYT Crossword puzzle in his room.
Posted by: benson at April 8, 2009 12:52 PM
Sorry, THL, I'm sooo behind on pop culture it's shameful! Poor Lindsay is a mess. I hope she gets her poop in a group and dies her hair dark again and start eating cause she used to be HOT!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at April 8, 2009 12:52 PM
THOSE FRIGGIN HANDBAGS have been up on the Forum for well over an hour now. Talk about wanting to police the OT???
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at April 8, 2009 12:53 PM
Bxgirl, I think Mr. B's faux attempt to calm down the tone of posting has in fact inflamed the situation. Everyone is edgy now and buttons are being easily pushed. It's a hot mess. Hot mess I say!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at April 8, 2009 12:54 PM
Biff: I guess the auditors pick it up from other clients. We just curse each other out around here so someone trying to sound smart just doesn't cut it here. We think "What the f*ck is wrong with that @$$h0le?"
Sorry, THL, I wasn't trying to pry. I just figured you llived there so you could be the resident expert on boobage in NJ.
Benson: I think I saw you on the F train last week. Friday, I think. Around 8 PM. Last car. hat. moustache. talking to a bald guy who then got off. you read a book with a green cover. Was that you?
Posted by: Miss Chiff at April 8, 2009 12:55 PM
Dave, don't you need a handbag to match those swanky Italian boots? Excuse me, I meant manbag or murse? Ha!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at April 8, 2009 12:55 PM
"one?
odd..."
One has to start somewhere. Have you never heard of taking it slowly?
Posted by: Biff Champion at April 8, 2009 12:55 PM
LOL!!!! snappy. Can't he use one of those for, you know, holding the alien man things?
Posted by: bxgrl at April 8, 2009 1:00 PM
O.k...I need a grilled cheese sandwich STAT! and maybe some tomato soup.
I'm gonna go hit up my kitchen and feed my cold (starve a fever feed a cold right?).
Dave if you just buy some !@#^$*)^ bags I'll stop posting them! I need some *cheddar* for my sandwich.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at April 8, 2009 1:01 PM
I got your manbag, right here, baby.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at April 8, 2009 1:03 PM
Thank goodness BRG isn't here to witness this train wreck. She would have been truly offended.
Posted by: Biff Champion at April 8, 2009 1:03 PM
"Can't he use one of those for, you know, holding the alien man things? "
WHOAH! Mental image of Dave in a codpiece.
On that note...gonna go have that lunch now...
Posted by: TownhouseLady at April 8, 2009 1:03 PM
"I got your manbag, right here, baby."
Looks more like a manbaggie.
Posted by: Biff Champion at April 8, 2009 1:04 PM
HOW DARE YOU CALL MY BOYFRIENDS "alien man things."
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at April 8, 2009 1:04 PM
LOL. Come on, Dave, you know you own at least 4 or 5 murses!
mmmmmm...I love grilled cheese with tomato soup. That is the ultimate comfort food lunch.
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at April 8, 2009 1:05 PM
Miss Chiff;
It wasn't me. I can usually be spotted on the "R" train.
Posted by: benson at April 8, 2009 1:05 PM
LOL at manbaggie!!! Is that like a spiffed up ziploc? :)
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at April 8, 2009 1:06 PM
I'm not Eurotrash. I don't carry a manpurse.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at April 8, 2009 1:06 PM
tuna salad on toast and tomato soup!
Posted by: bxgrl at April 8, 2009 1:06 PM
I've never done tuna w/ tomato soup...interesting...
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at April 8, 2009 1:08 PM
Dave, don't be embarrassed about it. As long as it's not a neon colored fanny pack, we still love you :)
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at April 8, 2009 1:09 PM
Dave,
OOPS! sorry about the contrasting posts on the Remsen Street thread. How can we be so out of synch? we usually agree.
Posted by: sam at April 8, 2009 1:10 PM
I love that the What needs a "TA DA moment"!
Yes - Real housewives of NJ scared the beejesus outta me!
Posted by: gemini10 at April 8, 2009 1:12 PM
No reason to be sorry, sam. I took it as a one bedroom, not as what the realtor was trying to sell it as. I think that no one lives there now and the furniture is staged. That small "bedroom" is almost exactly what I have as the walk in closet for the master bedroom. It looks ridiculous to have a bed in there.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at April 8, 2009 1:13 PM
Damn, Benson. I thought I had a sighting.
Posted by: Miss Chiff at April 8, 2009 1:13 PM
The handbag spam has now been up for 2 hours and 15 minutes.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at April 8, 2009 1:18 PM
Maybe Mr. B has a side business in women's accessories?
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at April 8, 2009 1:23 PM
okay im going to rant and i know everyone knows that food is shrinking and prices are going up, duh, but sometimes when im living poor before payday ill go to wendy's to get the chili on what used to be called the dollar menu til they jacked up the prices and renamed it the value menu. chili was 99 cent a little more than a year ago. then it went to 1.19, then 1.29, then 1.49, and now is 1.59. and then they don't even fill it more than like halfway anymore! it makes me so angry!!!! i asked the server to please fill it up and she gave me this look like i was asking her for a kidney and ignored my request!!
*rob*
Posted by: PitbullNYC at April 8, 2009 1:39 PM
Is their chili any good? I've never had it.
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at April 8, 2009 1:47 PM
Six, just saw the black sheep vid. Funniest thing I've seen in a long time. Keep 'em coming!
Posted by: cggirl at April 8, 2009 1:48 PM
I know I'm late to add:
"It is what it is"
Everytime one of my coworkers says that my heart shrivels a little inside.
Posted by: ennuiater at April 8, 2009 1:48 PM
wendy's chili is pretty decent actually but very inconsistent. sometimes there is no meat in it at all! which isnt so bad as i dont like beef. that and the fact that i heard rumors that wendy's just wipes the meat droppings off their grills to add to the chili. ew! okay now i feel slightly ill.
*rob*
Posted by: PitbullNYC at April 8, 2009 1:51 PM
Rob, your rant is totally justified.
It also used to be thick and goopey, now it's watered down to the consistency of thin broth.
I used to love to get a chili and a baked potato and pour the chili over the potato. Best $2 lunch.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at April 8, 2009 1:52 PM
Rob, when my sister was in HS she and her friend got a job at Wendy's and back then the chili was made from burgers but, they were cooked fresh and chopped up by hand.
Have no idea what they do now.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at April 8, 2009 1:53 PM
Okay, here's one that I actually enjoy, "you're not the only tin can in the dump." This is usually said around salary negotiation time.
Posted by: MacD at April 8, 2009 1:54 PM
I guess as far as the chili goes...
It is what it is.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at April 8, 2009 1:54 PM
Hmmm. I guess I won't be trying their chili any time soon. I don't really go to Wendy's anyway. They get mad at me for asking for my Jr. Bacon Cheesburger plain. It's like they are offended that I don't want that yucky mayo and other garbage they try to pass off as lettuce and tomato.
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at April 8, 2009 1:55 PM
I prefer the Whopper over any other fast food burger.
Rewrites welcome.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at April 8, 2009 2:01 PM
Dear Mr. Champion:
It has come to our attention that a complete list of corporate double speak is required to maintain efficiency on today's Open Thread.
As you appear to be the most qualified member of the team to compile a complete list of such information, we would greatly appreciate if you could prepare this list.
As we deem this issue to be mission critical to the Open Thread, your timely response is essential.
Please note that distribution to the entire Brownstoner community will be handled by Mr. What, our Chief Communications Officer. However, the list must be vetted by the posters to today's Open Thread and must be posted here prior to approval and distribution.
Team Open Thread, thank you for your current contributions to the double speak committee. We look forward to your continued value-added suggestions.
Thank you, in advance, for your cooperation.
Regards,
Miss Chiff
Posted by: Miss Chiff at April 8, 2009 2:04 PM
I'm a Wendy's classic single with cheese girl.
Or now I'll take a Checkers burger!
Posted by: TownhouseLady at April 8, 2009 2:06 PM
Chiff's got my buy-in.
Posted by: SnarkSlope at April 8, 2009 2:06 PM
Am I late in noticing my 6 oz can of tuna is now 5 oz. but still advertised as 6?
Posted by: bxgrl at April 8, 2009 2:08 PM
I'm a Wendy's classic single with cheese girl.
*rewrite*
I'm Wendy, a classicly cheesey single girl.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at April 8, 2009 2:10 PM
Bxgirl, I've noticed that most tuna can sizes have been reduced and the price increased. Damn them! And, it's getting harder to find tuna in spring water as opposed to vegetable oil - blech!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at April 8, 2009 2:11 PM
Keep up the good work, Chiff.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at April 8, 2009 2:11 PM
Yes, Bxgrl. I bought the 6 pack from BJ's was putting them away in the pantry and almost lost it when I placed them next to the older cans.
Wait till you open it. The tuna to water ratio has decreased as well.
Bastards!
Posted by: TownhouseLady at April 8, 2009 2:13 PM
And what's with all the black spots in the tuna? Time to add them to my 'Rat Bastard' list.
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at April 8, 2009 2:14 PM
Snappy, I think most store held back on restocking until the old cans had sold so people wouldn't notice the difference.
Chiff you charlatan! Go back to your regular log in! I'e tired of your ruse!
Posted by: TownhouseLady at April 8, 2009 2:16 PM
Wendy's chili is made from the overcooked and unsold beef patties from the grill; they are stored under the grill and then boiled and chopped up to make the meat; beans and chili powder are added later.
Source: my first job.
Posted by: infinitejester at April 8, 2009 2:16 PM
^^^^^just FYI, I love the stuff. I always get the taco salad.
Posted by: infinitejester at April 8, 2009 2:17 PM
Ever notice all of the things they can? The other day I came across canned shrimp right next to the canned salmon. Blah.
Posted by: MacD at April 8, 2009 2:17 PM
Bubblebee right Snappy? Try Starkist or Chicken of the Sea. They seem to be better.
The best tuna is the Italian kind ion Olive Oil like Genova or Flott. SO GOOD!
Posted by: TownhouseLady at April 8, 2009 2:18 PM
Well I definitely noticed. I think my cat did too!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at April 8, 2009 2:18 PM
Chili was never meant to be gourmet fare, guys. Yes, it needs a good ratio of beef to beans but for $1.49 what do you expect?????
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at April 8, 2009 2:19 PM
yes- bumblebee! Am going to change brands. (Now I know why I hate insects!)
Posted by: bxgrl at April 8, 2009 2:21 PM
THL, they are all guilty of the black spots lately. And, I can no longer find the Starkist in water. Only oil - yuckola!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at April 8, 2009 2:21 PM
THL- I've never seen those. In Olive oil sounds yummy though.
Posted by: bxgrl at April 8, 2009 2:22 PM
quote:
$1.49 what do you expect?????
not for it to go up to 1.59 a week late and have less!
*r*
Posted by: PitbullNYC at April 8, 2009 2:23 PM
Rob, I'm afraid to ask!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at April 8, 2009 2:24 PM
Rob, so excited you're quitting smoking. Good luck. I smoked for years and quit. 10 years is a good time because supposedly your lungs will regenerate like new after seven years. Maybe that's a myth but I like to think it's true. Hope it saves you lots of money.
Posted by: mopar at April 8, 2009 2:25 PM
"Ever notice all of the things they can? The other day I came across canned shrimp right next to the canned salmon. Blah."
MacD my personal favorite (never had it) is "POTTED MEAT"
http://www.hometownfavorites.com/images/HFST243.JPG
Posted by: TownhouseLady at April 8, 2009 2:28 PM
hahaha THL. *cries*
Posted by: ennuiater at April 8, 2009 2:29 PM
YES, rob....the tubes of KY get smaller and smaller. Christ I go through one every week now.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at April 8, 2009 2:31 PM
Some things just should never be canned.
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at April 8, 2009 2:32 PM
When my partner and I went to Italy years ago we brought back two small cans of gourmet tuna as presents for the cats. They didn't like it, they only like the tuna in water.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at April 8, 2009 2:32 PM
WHOA!!!! TMI DAVE, TMI!!!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at April 8, 2009 2:33 PM
During this economic crisis, have all of you remained 'brand loyal' or have you been switching to generics on some things?
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at April 8, 2009 2:34 PM
I actually want to share one of my favorite sites with everyone. It's called Hometown Favorites. It's got a lot of hard to find foods and candies. Stuff that you think they aren't making anymore. The site is not the most user friendly but it's a goldmine of goodies.
http://www.hometownfavorites.com/
Someone order Rob some KINGS candy cigarettes!
Posted by: TownhouseLady at April 8, 2009 2:35 PM
"Some things just should never be canned."
Especially laughter.
Posted by: Biff Champion at April 8, 2009 2:36 PM
definitely I've switched. Foodtown brands seem pretty good though- and less expensive.
Posted by: bxgrl at April 8, 2009 2:36 PM
"Some things just should never be canned."
I hope my boss agrees with you.
Posted by: Biff Champion at April 8, 2009 2:36 PM
Some things should never be canned.
Yeah, like fruits and vegetables, unless you're pickling them or making preserves.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at April 8, 2009 2:39 PM
Dave a famous gay once told me Crisco is the way to go. A vat of that should last you at least through the end of the month. Economical and edible.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at April 8, 2009 2:39 PM
I'm now buying almost everything generic. The only things I refuse to mess with are hair products, toilet paper, tooth paste, pickle relish and ketchup. Everything else, store brand it is!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at April 8, 2009 2:42 PM
THL.....this is going to gross a lot of people out but think of that jar of crisco and what you are doing and how many times you're going to put your hands back in it and what are those nasty discolorations in there from the last time? Sorry but economical is not the way to go in this case.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at April 8, 2009 2:42 PM
THL, don't encourage him!!! :)
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at April 8, 2009 2:43 PM
Late to the game......I missed all the corporate sexual harassment talk today.
You all threw this OT outta the park!
HYSTERICAL!!
Posted by: bayridgegirl at April 8, 2009 2:43 PM
quote:
YES, rob....the tubes of KY get smaller and smaller. Christ I go through one every week now.
LOL dave uses GIRL LUBE!!!
*rob*
Posted by: PitbullNYC at April 8, 2009 2:43 PM
Ewww, you'd double dip?
Posted by: TownhouseLady at April 8, 2009 2:44 PM
> "Some things just should never be canned."
>
> Especially laughter.
http://www.instantrimshot.com/
Posted by: SnarkSlope at April 8, 2009 2:44 PM
I was going to say that maybe "Potted Meat" is British, until I saw "America's favorite" on the side of the can. I've never heard of it before.
Posted by: MacD at April 8, 2009 2:44 PM
Yes, I buy it at the CVS and the Duane reede because its on the corner.
And rob apparently goes to the skanky adult video stores to buy GAY LUBE!!!
How many times do you ever "wander back" to the glory hole booths?
Full disclosure: I've met some of my nicest friends back there!!!!
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at April 8, 2009 2:46 PM
"but think of that jar of crisco and what you are doing and how many times you're going to put your hands back in it"
Can't you put it in one of those cake decorating thingamajigs and squeeze it out onto the appropriate (or inappropriate) surface?
Posted by: Biff Champion at April 8, 2009 2:47 PM
Girl Lube? Rob, what are you using Valvoline?
Posted by: TownhouseLady at April 8, 2009 2:47 PM
There's never enough time to loead the cake decorating thingamajig in the heat of the moment. It usually winds up on the floor under the bed with the other "toys" and then once a month they all go into the dishwasher.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at April 8, 2009 2:49 PM
Great idea Biff! Think of all the decorative tips you could use to get just the desired presentation.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at April 8, 2009 2:51 PM
Best thing I've ever seen in an adult store:
http://tinyurl.com/c6d4oe
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at April 8, 2009 2:52 PM
Whatever that was Snappy, it pushed all the buttons and blew smoke out of all the holes of my firewall!!!!
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at April 8, 2009 2:54 PM
Best thing I've ever seen in an adult store:
My Mexican bf
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at April 8, 2009 2:55 PM
LOL! Look at it when you get home :)
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at April 8, 2009 2:56 PM
"Best thing I've ever seen in an adult store:
My Mexican bf"
Was that all of him or just the part that could fit through the glory hole?
Posted by: Biff Champion at April 8, 2009 2:57 PM
You don't want to know Dave.
Her name was Patty and her "size" rhymes with her name.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at April 8, 2009 2:58 PM
Sorry Rob. Was it a big one?
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at April 8, 2009 2:58 PM
For some of the do it yourselfers.
http://www.ufa.net/images/LubricantHandbookCover.jpg
Posted by: bayridgegirl at April 8, 2009 2:58 PM
Oh Rob I'm really sorry. That really sucks.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at April 8, 2009 2:59 PM
All of him before we both went into the booths. Then I saw the goods and we left and went to my place. Arribbbaaa, arribbbaaa
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at April 8, 2009 2:59 PM
Sorry to hear that, rob.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at April 8, 2009 3:00 PM
big enough to hurt. oh the irony of it happening a day after i decide i should quit smoking. i guess now i HAVE to
*rob*
Posted by: PitbullNYC at April 8, 2009 3:01 PM
Oh Rob....sorry.
Time to squeeze your budget, but you'll survive...be positive.
Posted by: bayridgegirl at April 8, 2009 3:01 PM
> "Girl Lube? Rob, what are you using Valvoline?"
Vulvaline.
Posted by: SnarkSlope at April 8, 2009 3:06 PM
Ewwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww, SNARK!!
Posted by: TownhouseLady at April 8, 2009 3:08 PM
LUBE? I go away for a few hours and come back to you guys talking about LUBE?
Oh good g*d...
Posted by: cobblehiller at April 8, 2009 3:09 PM
(she says that like it's wrong somehow)
Posted by: TownhouseLady at April 8, 2009 3:13 PM
Don't look at me, I didn't start it. but somebody throws up a comment and what's one expected to do other than add to it????
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at April 8, 2009 3:15 PM
(I say that like it's just a little weirder than our usual conversations here...and like I don't need to know about everyone's LUBE habits!!!!)
Posted by: cobblehiller at April 8, 2009 3:16 PM
yeah, we were all getting along nicely.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at April 8, 2009 3:16 PM
I think this would be a perfect segue to a dildo discussion. What are people using these days of belt tightening instead of those expensive store-bought Doc johnson products?
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at April 8, 2009 3:17 PM
LOL, please proceed. I'll just go find the Granny corner thread!
Posted by: cobblehiller at April 8, 2009 3:18 PM
Are tomatoes toxic if a cat eats them?
I just found my cat in the sink finishing off a bowl of tomato soup.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at April 8, 2009 3:19 PM
Cobble, you can't blame me for ANY of the inappropriate conversations today...I wasn't here. REMEMBER THAT!
I didn't lay it on thick today. So therefore cleared of any back ended parley.
Posted by: bayridgegirl at April 8, 2009 3:21 PM
Why would they be toxic?? Our Burmese used to love to lick the meat sauce off of the plates. He went wild over the wild boar meat sauce I made once.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at April 8, 2009 3:22 PM
quote:
What are people using these days of belt tightening instead of those expensive store-bought Doc johnson products?
here's my answer dave.. (taken a few years ago! im neither that f'ed up or dirty anymore (as seen in the second pic.. see if u can spot my lube lube in my room back then!!!..) All pics are G rated, dont worry!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v296/beaglepics/july75_2004_Cucumberj_002.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v296/beaglepics/myroom.jpg
*r*
Posted by: PitbullNYC at April 8, 2009 3:23 PM
O.k....ripe and or cooked tomatoes are fine. Green or raw are bad cause gastrointestinal discomfort and severe vomiting.
I'm still trying to instill manners in the newbies.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at April 8, 2009 3:25 PM
Is that a glow in the dark crucifix?
Posted by: TownhouseLady at April 8, 2009 3:27 PM
LOL, BRG.
Yes, I'll file it under "The *Day* that BRG *DIDN'T* insinuate lewd commentary in the OT"!
: )
Posted by: cobblehiller at April 8, 2009 3:27 PM
I love eating fresh home grown tomatos like an apple, with a shaker of salt.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at April 8, 2009 3:30 PM
it is thl!!! it didnt belong to me tho, it was my ex boyfriend's (we both had the same pink walls, how random is that!?)
*r*
Posted by: PitbullNYC at April 8, 2009 3:30 PM
EROTNAAAHGOTD (Embarrassing Rendition of the National Anthem at a Hockey Game of the Day)
Poor girl...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4UH_gNkGswE
Posted by: Biff Champion at April 8, 2009 3:33 PM
I hope this doesn't offend anyone but I found a plug in Virgin Mary night-lights at the 99 cents store and used them as stocking stuffers one Christmas. They were a plastic molded V.M. and they had a little light behind them so it looked like she was glowing. They came in pink, baby blue, white, and yellow (Easter colors?).
Posted by: TownhouseLady at April 8, 2009 3:33 PM
test
Posted by: TownhouseLady at April 8, 2009 3:44 PM
People who grow up in a hockey environment are expected to behave that way.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at April 8, 2009 3:44 PM
THL...we used to go to a Christmas Party at a gay friends place in Philly and everyone was supposed to buy a gag gift for the grab bag. Those would be wonderful especially since half the crowd was Jewish.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at April 8, 2009 3:46 PM
Also, use a little respect please, its BVM, Blessed Virgin Mary, not just plain old VM
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at April 8, 2009 3:47 PM
You're right, my bad!
Biff, the worst part is that she's singing the American Anthem at a Canadian game.
Ugh, nice going!
Posted by: TownhouseLady at April 8, 2009 3:49 PM
"I found a plug in Virgin Mary"
Oxymoron Statement of the Day
Posted by: bayridgegirl at April 8, 2009 3:49 PM
Well what do you have, BRG?? A plug in Elvis???
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at April 8, 2009 3:51 PM
BRG- who you calling a moron?? ;)
Posted by: TownhouseLady at April 8, 2009 3:51 PM
those virgin mary night lights are cool. and yep they used to sell them in the dollar store. now urban outfitters sells them for like 20 bux :-/
*r*
Posted by: PitbullNYC at April 8, 2009 3:53 PM
"Well what do you have, BRG?? A plug in Elvis???"
Re-write
"Well what do you have, BRG?? A plug in pelvis???"
Posted by: Biff Champion at April 8, 2009 3:54 PM
my brother just gave me a vintage window light that has a star of david built into the light bulb. Doesn't work- the base is beautrful copper tho'
Posted by: bxgrl at April 8, 2009 3:59 PM
"Well what do you have, BRG?? A plug in pelvis???"
May I make a comment on this topic???
Posted by: benson at April 8, 2009 4:01 PM
Just stay on topic, benson. You know how you can get. :)
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at April 8, 2009 4:04 PM
Oh please do, by all means benson....it can't get any worse than it is already!! ; )
Posted by: cobblehiller at April 8, 2009 4:04 PM
"A plug in pelvis"
All the better to thrust you with Benson.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at April 8, 2009 4:06 PM
Damn, you beat me to the punch line! You owe me a beer.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at April 8, 2009 4:07 PM
Figures a woman would expect the beer when she loses. The loser buys the beer.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at April 8, 2009 4:09 PM
DIBS;
I think I was down two beers with THL, so she took one off the tab for me.
Posted by: benson at April 8, 2009 4:10 PM
The loser buys the beer."
Right, so like I said he owes me a beer. ;)
Posted by: TownhouseLady at April 8, 2009 4:10 PM
benson...are you "old school Italian?" do you drink Averna???
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at April 8, 2009 4:12 PM
Geez, you make a spelling error and you can't even 'trust' your friends to have your back.
Thanks!!
Posted by: bayridgegirl at April 8, 2009 4:18 PM
DIBS;
I'm not much of a beer drinker. Actually, I'm not a good Italian at all, in that I'm not even that crazy about wine. I much prefer a cocktail before dinner.
In my mind, a cocktail makes you relax and whets the appetite. The only effect I get from wine is drowsiness.
I am one of the oldest persons in my Park Slope condo. Most of the other folks are in their 30's. Recently we got invited to a social gathering there, and one of the things that amazed me is that the host only served wine. "Back in my day",liquor and beer were "absolutes" for a party. I really don't like wine as a social drink at a party.
My two favorite cocktails are a classic Manhattan and a Jack-and-ginger. Whiskey sours are also nice.
Posted by: benson at April 8, 2009 4:19 PM
You want it from the back BRG? Then how are you thrusting?
I'm confused.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at April 8, 2009 4:20 PM
benson...
I'm a big beer and wine drinker, mostly red. I rarely drink cocktails.
I'll consume a few pitchers or margharitas with Mexican food, maybe 2-3 bloody marys at a sunday brunch and some G&Ts in the summer.
My partner in Philly is a big Manhattan drinker..Markers mark or some other one I can never remember,
Averna is an italian after dinner liquer made of a bunch of nuts and roots essentially.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at April 8, 2009 4:23 PM
Wait, whoa! benson and THL are drinking buddies now?! : )
I have to start paying more attention here.
Posted by: cobblehiller at April 8, 2009 4:23 PM
OK..gottta run home and change
Dinner tonight at Scopello
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at April 8, 2009 4:24 PM
Don't go changing, to try and please me,
You never let me down before,
Don't imagine, you're too familiar,
And I don't see you anymore.
Posted by: Biff Champion at April 8, 2009 4:25 PM
Harvard-educated Vanity Fair writer visits Brooklyn art show:
http://www.vanityfair.com/online/culture/2009/04/03/brooklyn-virgin-discovers-naked-dancing.html#entry-more
Posted by: East New York at April 8, 2009 4:42 PM
Benson - I like a seven & seven on occasion
Posted by: gemini10 at April 8, 2009 4:48 PM
Gemini;
I used to like seven and seven's, but not so much any more.
Seagram's 7 has declined so much in popularity. Thirty years ago it was one of the most popular liquors around. I was shocked to find that one of my local liquor stores doesn't even carry it any more.
Posted by: benson at April 8, 2009 5:03 PM
my fav. cocktail is a wet fart. it's vodka mixed with those frozen starbucks frappucinos (the ones they sell in the bottles in stores.) about 1/2 vodka, 1/2 that. yum!
*rob*
Posted by: PitbullNYC at April 8, 2009 5:22 PM
Rob, I can imagine you ordering that at the bar, squeezing between two guys sitting on the stools and turning to one of them and asking him to pass the wet fart.
Posted by: Biff Champion at April 8, 2009 5:25 PM
Along the lines of a white Russian.
Sounds good but I can't see myself ordering one.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at April 8, 2009 5:37 PM
I can see Rob spilling it on one of the guys...Oops, sorry I didn't mean to get my wet fart all over you.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at April 8, 2009 5:38 PM
another day, another private conversation:
townhouselady 65
dibs 62
biff 39
bxgrl 35
insertsnapp 33
benson 24
PitbullNYC 18
cobblehiller 16
PL
Posted by: randolph at April 8, 2009 5:46 PM
THL, you're as bad as me. We make quite a pair. Speaking of pairs, is it true what they say about NJ wome...
NEVER MIND!!!
Posted by: Biff Champion at April 8, 2009 5:47 PM
Biff 40
Posted by: randolph at April 8, 2009 5:47 PM
randolph, did you get my last one and this one? That puts me at 41. Still well behind DIBS and THL, yet pathetic in my own right.
Posted by: Biff Champion at April 8, 2009 5:48 PM
I WIN!
See that? Dave asked Randolf to contribute something useful.
Thanks for the tally Randolf. Just if you could...please try to get the numbers in before 5:00 tomorrow.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at April 8, 2009 5:51 PM
Oh how am I going to carry on????
I've been called a PL by Randolph, a person who counts posts.
Posted by: benson at April 8, 2009 5:51 PM
#42 - randolph, if you're going to troll, you should be trying to get us more riled up. Your posts are comical and not even close to being insulting. In fact, I thought your 5:46 was, dare I say it...amusing.
Posted by: Biff Champion at April 8, 2009 5:51 PM
Glad you've found something productive to do with your life Randi.
And it was 18, not 16, now 19 posts. Thank you very much.
Posted by: cobblehiller at April 8, 2009 5:51 PM
I think the definition of a pathetic loser is someone who counts all the posts in a thread and tallies them up for each one of us individually. Don't you have anything better to do???
L:)
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at April 8, 2009 5:52 PM
any time. i will make this a daily habit around 5pm.
PL
Posted by: randolph at April 8, 2009 5:53 PM
Not for nothing Randolf, I think it's much more Pathetic to sit and keep score than to jump in and contribute, something we've asked you to do on numerous occasions.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at April 8, 2009 5:54 PM
Fantastic! Looking forward to it Randi.
But tomorrow, in the spirit of team work and best-practices, can you please try to be a bit more accurate? I'm not sure this has the 'added-value' that you are trying to float here. In any case it may not secure your job in this 'challenging' atmosphere. Likewise, it really doesn't speak to our core values.
Posted by: cobblehiller at April 8, 2009 5:57 PM
HAAAAAAAA, I'm not on the list!!!!
You're all pathetic Losers with all those posts ;-)
Posted by: bayridgegirl at April 8, 2009 6:00 PM
I demand a recount!!! I was robbed! Speaking of which, I thought Rob would have been higher on the leader board. I wonder what the overall tally was today for all threads. I didn't really post much anywhere else.
Randi, can you tally up all the threads for today please? And have the total verified by the Managing Partners at Ernst & Young?
Posted by: Biff Champion at April 8, 2009 6:01 PM
"core values"
Woohoo...Cobble gets a prize for bringing the OT back to Corporate Expressions.
Posted by: bayridgegirl at April 8, 2009 6:02 PM
Randi, one more thing.
We're going to need you to go ahead and come in on Saturday...to tally the weeks posts.
And one more thing, can you please include BRG this time. This oversight shows a definite lack of focus and attention to detail. This type of mistake will not be tolerated.
Posted by: cobblehiller at April 8, 2009 6:03 PM
I think we should slow down. Randi's head might explode from counting our subsequent posts.
Posted by: Biff Champion at April 8, 2009 6:06 PM
Agreeed Cobble,
I'm looking forward to 'working with Randolf' on 'future endeavors' it's really 'telling' that's he's 'made the leap' and decided to 'come into the fold' as a 'valued team member'. This 'transparency' will only 'serve to better our vision'. It's an 'action item' we can all 'circle our wagons around' a real 'win-win'.
I thank you in advance for your time and energies Randolf.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at April 8, 2009 6:07 PM
so randy, last week you were pretty adamant in telling me you were a man but your profile still says "Female." How can we trust your counts if you're confused as to your sexuality??
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at April 8, 2009 6:10 PM
Randi...a spreadsheet would be nice.
Posted by: bayridgegirl at April 8, 2009 6:11 PM
I have a question regarding the leader board. What happens if someone mistakenly commits a double post. I would argue that should only count as one point towards their total tally. Everyone agree?
Next: at what point is a private conversation considered public. There are 8 of us on the leader board. If there were 20 or 30, would that be considered a public conversation. Heck, even if it was just DIBS and THL posting to each other all day, wouldn't that be considered a public conversation since it is on an internet blog for all to see?
Posted by: Biff Champion at April 8, 2009 6:11 PM
THL, I think we're all 'on the same page' here in thinking that Randi really may be a 'change catalyst' for a major 'paradigm shift'. I'm so grateful that he's working with us to 'create synergies'. Let's 'circle back' on this tomorrow.
And hey, if you have time...Let's do lunch!
Posted by: cobblehiller at April 8, 2009 6:12 PM
You're right BRG.
Sometimes Randi lacks the ability to think outside the box. Often times he lacks initiative and often needs to be micromanaged.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at April 8, 2009 6:15 PM
it worries me that dave is so into my sexuality. i am at least 20 years younger than all of you, so lay off old man. i can smell your diapers from where i sit.
Posted by: randolph at April 8, 2009 6:16 PM
biff @ 6:11- stfu. you know what i mean.
Posted by: randolph at April 8, 2009 6:17 PM
"i am at least 20 years younger than all of you"
Some of us aren't that old...so you're saying your 12?
OOOOOOOHHHH, I understand now. Get mommy to help you with the spread sheet. Tell her it's a homework assignment.
Posted by: bayridgegirl at April 8, 2009 6:19 PM
randy...you're going to have to work on your game if you want to insult any of us. I just want to clear it up since you made it an issue. Your sexuality is different from your sex, in case you didn't know that. But young people always think they know everything!!!
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at April 8, 2009 6:20 PM
Randi, that is not part of the diverse culture we are trying to create around here. We need to find an integrated solution to satisfy both our internal and external clients, while adhering to the highest standards of personal and professional behavior.
Posted by: Biff Champion at April 8, 2009 6:20 PM
I think Randolph should get a pink slip as her dedication to team work is questionable at best. If one can't rally to get the job done along with others who give %110 towards the actions to please 'corporate' and the men on the 14th floor, then that person must be separated from the others as that person's slack-assness might corrupt the others and their dedication to diligence.
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at April 8, 2009 6:22 PM
I'll have my admin. schedule something Cobble.
I think all we need to do to evoke a positive productive response with Randi is to review his game plan. Make sure that we provide a secure environment. Give him the necessary support tools and team leadership to have him reach some very attainable advancement solutions.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at April 8, 2009 6:22 PM
Randi, if I STFU, how will I possibly ever win the posting title?
Posted by: Biff Champion at April 8, 2009 6:22 PM
better watch out with that :"stfu" or mommy will wash your mouth out with soap.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at April 8, 2009 6:22 PM
Oh, and will corporate classify this as a beat-down? We have a quota to fulfill you know! I want everyone to burn the midnight oil on this project!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at April 8, 2009 6:26 PM
Great, THL, we'll touch base on this tomorrow and bring it to the next level, need be.
I'm going to recommend some Staff Development Training for Randi. I'm not clear that he is really acclimating to the Firm's culture. We might also consider some 'coaching sessions'.
Posted by: cobblehiller at April 8, 2009 6:28 PM
O.k. everyone, I'm out.
Biff- what I said yesterday about the long weekend.
Cobble- Pleasure working with you on the randolf project. We'll make sure to carve out some time for that pow-wow session.
Dave- enjoy dinner!
BRG- where the heck were you??
Snappy, too little too late, I've already clocked out on this. You'll just have to do with less and pick up the slack.
Rob- Try some Imodium for all those wet farts.
Night!
Posted by: TownhouseLady at April 8, 2009 6:30 PM
Snappy, Randi is going to need the ledger code for his time here this evening.
Posted by: cobblehiller at April 8, 2009 6:30 PM
Cobble, the real question is whether Randi's work can be considered billable hours. I think not. Boobie grabbing and blathering can't be billed to the client. Accounting isn't going to like this. Not at all :)
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at April 8, 2009 6:37 PM
ok this got weird fast.
Posted by: randolph at April 8, 2009 6:38 PM
Well, Randi, feel free to say something substantive to make it un-weird. Do you have an actual, non-insulting topic you'd like to discuss or will you be sticking to boobie grabbing and blathering?
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at April 8, 2009 6:40 PM
"Cobble, the real question is whether Randi's work can be considered billable hours."
Right Snappy, let's just bill this under staff development time, and see if we get any push back.
Posted by: cobblehiller at April 8, 2009 6:46 PM
Perhaps some creative accounting can get this pushed through :)
Randi, I'm guessing that you aren't going to take me up on the offer to say something substantive. Well, carry on with the boobie grabbing and blathering. It suits you.
Nite everyone :)
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at April 8, 2009 6:52 PM
Okay, I'm back. What did I miss?!
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