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Finally an end to the rainy weather.
What better time for this Feel Good Video of the Day?
So put on your Converse Chuck Taylor All Star High Tops, jump up, dance and enjoy the sunshine!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eONhto0x_nI
Posted by: Biff Champion at April 23, 2009 9:18 AM
dmn...
"This video is not available in your country. "
Posted by: the chicken at April 23, 2009 9:19 AM
And a jolly good morning to you,, mate.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at April 23, 2009 9:21 AM
My contribution to the FGVOD category of our daily entertainment program.
I saw a story this morning about Moxie, the new lion cub at the Bronx Zoo—get ready for the cuteness!
http://www.metacafe.com/watch/2731676/its_a_girl_meet_baby_moxie/
Posted by: cobblehiller at April 23, 2009 9:21 AM
Oh dear g*d Biff, I used to LOVE that song! I'm blasting it now! My neighbors must think I've finally cracked! ; )
Posted by: cobblehiller at April 23, 2009 9:25 AM
Oh well....Happy Thursday everyone!
Posted by: the chicken at April 23, 2009 9:26 AM
Does anyone here play chess?
Posted by: the chicken at April 23, 2009 9:27 AM
Cobblehiller, so glad you liked it! I think the '80s must have had more feel good songs than any other decade. Look for many of my future FGVOTDs to come from that era.
Posted by: Biff Champion at April 23, 2009 9:28 AM
the chicken, I play chess.
Posted by: Biff Champion at April 23, 2009 9:29 AM
sign up to Gameknot and let's have a game!
Posted by: the chicken at April 23, 2009 9:31 AM
oops! http://gameknot.com/
Posted by: the chicken at April 23, 2009 9:31 AM
chicken, I can play mahjong.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at April 23, 2009 9:32 AM
biff meant chest
Posted by: more4less at April 23, 2009 9:33 AM
Biff, did you escape punishmt from wife for your Samantha post yesterday?
Posted by: more4less at April 23, 2009 9:35 AM
sixyears, kens, and dirty hipster want to play Jess!
Posted by: Biff Champion at April 23, 2009 9:36 AM
"chicken, I can play mahjong.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at April 23, 2009 9:32 AM"
It's been so long since I played that I can barely remember the rules. Great fun back in the day though.
I remember being told an estimate that if you took the number of hours of mahjong played in Hong Kong in a single month, it would be the equivalent to building the great wall!
Posted by: the chicken at April 23, 2009 9:37 AM
more4less, unfortunately I did. I was looking forward to coming home and seeing her all in leather with her whip, to which I would have uttered one of my favourite lines,
"whip me, beat me, treat me like pancake mix!!"
Posted by: Biff Champion at April 23, 2009 9:37 AM
Biff enjoys the punishment. Wife Samantha was in her dominatrix outfit when he got home and Biff had to wear the collar and the gimp mask all through dinner.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at April 23, 2009 9:37 AM
I guess I wasn't all that far off!!!!!
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at April 23, 2009 9:40 AM
"Biff enjoys the punishment."
That's why I hang out all day here with you pathetic losers. :-)
Posted by: Biff Champion at April 23, 2009 9:41 AM
"I guess I wasn't all that far off!!!!!"
Except for the gimp mask, DIBS. Dare I ask what that is?
Posted by: Biff Champion at April 23, 2009 9:43 AM
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bondage_hood
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at April 23, 2009 9:48 AM
Remember "Pulp Fiction?"
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at April 23, 2009 9:49 AM
DIBS, Pulp Fiction was high on my list of films I was supposed to like but didn't.
Hmmm, the bondage hood is interesting. I thought you would prefer those elaborate masks worn by young, Mexican wrestlers.
Posted by: Biff Champion at April 23, 2009 9:54 AM
I could totally go for a royale with cheese right now.
Posted by: dirty_hipster at April 23, 2009 10:04 AM
did you sign up to gameknot yet Biff?
Posted by: the chicken at April 23, 2009 10:04 AM
the chicken, I went to the site and, shockingly enough, it is blocked by the Cyber Patrol at the Death Star. I can't get on it.
Posted by: Biff Champion at April 23, 2009 10:08 AM
I would assume that balloonknot.com is also blocked here (pun intended).
Posted by: Biff Champion at April 23, 2009 10:10 AM
Wow, I see the boys are off to a fine start here.
Whips, masks and pancake mix.
Chicken, I would think that the only game you'd want to see is a Cock Fight.
Posted by: bayridgegirl at April 23, 2009 10:11 AM
BRG, don't you have a few warm-up posts before you bring out the good stuff?
Posted by: more4less at April 23, 2009 10:14 AM
Biff, you are so funny.
Posted by: bayridgegirl at April 23, 2009 10:14 AM
Biff, that's a shame as it's the best postal chess site out there.
Posted by: the chicken at April 23, 2009 10:16 AM
Wrestlemania Cat Fight....funny....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-CezNIRYYGY
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at April 23, 2009 10:18 AM
Another catfight....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xht0HcPryWA
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at April 23, 2009 10:20 AM
"Chicken, I would think that the only game you'd want to see is a Cock Fight.
Posted by: bayridgegirl at April 23, 2009 10:11 AM"
BRG, don't egg Biff on...
Posted by: the chicken at April 23, 2009 10:23 AM
"BRG, don't egg Biff on..."
I would have thought you meant DIBS!!!!
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at April 23, 2009 10:25 AM
"BRG, don't you have a few warm-up posts before you bring out the good stuff?"
M4L...what are you saying? That I post good stuff? Can you please say that louder so some people can hear you.
AH-HEM!!!
[blowing on my fingers and rubbing them on my lapel]
Posted by: bayridgegirl at April 23, 2009 10:25 AM
**I'm walkin' on sunshine**
Thank you Biff :) I'm happily bopping :)
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at April 23, 2009 10:26 AM
"BRG, don't egg Biff on..."
I would have thought you meant DIBS!!!!
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at April 23, 2009 10:25 AM
There's more than a "Colonel" of truth to that...
Posted by: the chicken at April 23, 2009 10:27 AM
"Chicken, I would think that the only game you'd want to see is a Cock Fight.
Posted by: bayridgegirl at April 23, 2009 10:11 AM"
BRG, don't egg Biff on...
- Posted by: the chicken at April 23, 2009 10:23 AM
I would think that Biff likes the egg, not the bird.
Posted by: bayridgegirl at April 23, 2009 10:31 AM
Where is Montrose, our Mother Hen?
Posted by: Biff Champion at April 23, 2009 10:31 AM
MM popped up on the OPP thread
Posted by: more4less at April 23, 2009 10:34 AM
"Thank you Biff :) I'm happily bopping :)"
Hey, hey--they say I better get a chaperone
Because I can't stop messin' with the danger zone
No, I won't worry, and I won't fret--
Ain't no law against it yet--
Oop--Snappy bop--Snappy bop--
Posted by: Biff Champion at April 23, 2009 10:34 AM
Hey, Biff...I've got a suggestion for a FGVOTD, that is, if you as Chairman of the Happy Morning Committee approves it :) It's very funny.
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at April 23, 2009 10:36 AM
BRG knows how to bring out the good stuff no matter the time of day.
Posted by: Biff Champion at April 23, 2009 10:36 AM
We-hell-i see them every night in tight blue jeans--
In the pages of a blue boy magazine
Hey Ive been thinking of a new sensation
Im picking up--good vibration--
Oop--she bop--
Do I wanna go out with a lions roar
Huh, yea, I wanna go south n get me some more
Hey, they say that a stitch in time saves nine
They say I better stop--or Ill go blind
Oop--she bop--she bop
She bop--he bop--a--we bop
I bop--you bop--a--they bop
Be bop--be bop--a--lu--she bop,
I hope he will understand
She bop--he bop--a--we bop
I bop--you bop--a--they bop
Be bop--be bop--a--lu--she bop,
Oo--oo--she--do--she bop--she bop
Hey, hey--they say I better get a chaperone
Because I cant stop messin with the danger zone
No, I wont worry, and I wont fret--
Aint no law against it yet--
Oop--she bop--she bop--
She bop--he bop--we bop...
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at April 23, 2009 10:36 AM
LOL Biff
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at April 23, 2009 10:36 AM
awwww...was the FGVOTD "She Bop"? I love Cyndi Lauper...
Posted by: the chicken at April 23, 2009 10:37 AM
"Where is Montrose, our Mother Hen?"
She knows all her little chicks are outta control so she's flown the coop.
Posted by: bayridgegirl at April 23, 2009 10:38 AM
BRG would be great for Baseball as a relieve pitcher - no warm up needed, brings gas immediately
must say that is good candidate for good re-writes
Posted by: more4less at April 23, 2009 10:39 AM
DIBS, I beat you to it.
Snappy, please email it to me.
chicken, look again at the first post. That wasn't the FGVOTD.
Posted by: Biff Champion at April 23, 2009 10:39 AM
"BRG knows how to bring out the good stuff no matter the time of day."
^^^^^^ Re-write candidate
Posted by: bayridgegirl at April 23, 2009 10:40 AM
With the baseball analogy I guess we've moved from the chicken coop to the bullpen! And we all know there's enough bull being thrown around here to keep us going for 400+ posts.
Posted by: Biff Champion at April 23, 2009 10:41 AM
I can't see it - I get the message "This video is not available in your country."
Posted by: the chicken at April 23, 2009 10:41 AM
Biff, I don't have your email address.
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at April 23, 2009 10:44 AM
okay serious question.
Anyone know a nice inexpensive hotel in Boston.
Inexpensive being the key word.
I'm going to start looking on line in a few, just thought I'd ask.
Posted by: bayridgegirl at April 23, 2009 10:44 AM
www.hotels.com
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at April 23, 2009 10:45 AM
Ooohhh...BRG, you are taking me to Boston for our tryst? Yipeee :)
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at April 23, 2009 10:46 AM
I know some nice hotels in Boston...but not cheap...
Posted by: the chicken at April 23, 2009 10:46 AM
Yeah, for a shooting of the 2009 version of "The Bostonians"
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at April 23, 2009 10:47 AM
"Ooohhh...BRG, you are taking me to Boston for our tryst? Yipeee :)"
You're welcome to come, but you'll also have to tryst with hubby ;-)
Posted by: bayridgegirl at April 23, 2009 10:47 AM
having said that, in this economy there's probably deals everywhere. If so, XV Beacon is very nice.
Posted by: the chicken at April 23, 2009 10:48 AM
sorry chicken. The FGVOTD was Walking on Sunshine by Katrina & the Waves.
Snappy, it's biffchampion@yahoo.com
Posted by: Biff Champion at April 23, 2009 10:48 AM
And a porn movie "Legal Seafood"
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at April 23, 2009 10:49 AM
Boooo! I don't tryst with hubbies :(
Biff, I just sent it to you. Watch it and tell me what you think. Maybe lots of people have seen it before?
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at April 23, 2009 10:51 AM
I think a porn movie based in Boston should be called "No Sox"
Posted by: the chicken at April 23, 2009 10:51 AM
Thanks DIBS [sarcastic].
I thought maybe someone knew a place. Yes, cheap is the key word as I hate to spend $ on a hotel room when I don't spend much time there; only to sleep.
We stayed in a nice inexpensive place last time, but it was a little further out. We want to be in the heart of Boston this time.
Posted by: bayridgegirl at April 23, 2009 10:51 AM
BRG knows how to binge on the good stuff no matter the time of day."
Posted by: Troy McClure at April 23, 2009 10:52 AM
if you want to stay in town and at the weekend then worth checking out the bigger business hotels for deals as well as they are usually empty then.
Posted by: the chicken at April 23, 2009 10:53 AM
"You're welcome to come, but you'll also have to tryst with hubby ;-)"
-BRG
"Boooo! I don't tryst with hubbies :("
-Snappy
Ok re-write then:
You're welcome to come, but hubby will want to watch us tryst ;-)"
Posted by: bayridgegirl at April 23, 2009 10:54 AM
"BRG knows how to bring out the good stuff no matter the time of day."
Dibs knows how to stuff the goods, no matter the size of the gay
Hope that wasn't overboard
Posted by: Troy McClure at April 23, 2009 10:55 AM
thanks Chicken, I'm going to start looking after lunch.
I'm debating whether to do priceline. I did it once years ago for airfare...got a great deal.
Posted by: bayridgegirl at April 23, 2009 10:58 AM
Booooooo! I don't allow voyeurs! Especially of the male persuasion!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at April 23, 2009 10:59 AM
Troy, excellent re-write at 10:55! You've done us all proud, grasshopper.
Posted by: Biff Champion at April 23, 2009 10:59 AM
"Hope that wasn't overboard"
What are you kidding me? No such thing....keep'em coming.
Posted by: bayridgegirl at April 23, 2009 11:00 AM
A friend of mine insisted on using Priceline for our vaca to Puerto Rico a few years ago. We wound up in a hotel with a balcony facing the Burger King parking lot watching drug deals go down after sunset. Argh.
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at April 23, 2009 11:00 AM
Try Hotwire BRG.
Posted by: cobblehiller at April 23, 2009 11:00 AM
"Booooooo! I don't allow voyeurs! Especially of the male persuasion!"
- Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at April 23, 2009 10:59 AM
Listen bitch, you want a free trip to Boston or not?!?!?
You're gonna have to bend a little.
Posted by: bayridgegirl at April 23, 2009 11:01 AM
I bend alright! (Ask my exes!!!) But I won't bend in dealing with twigs and berries!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at April 23, 2009 11:03 AM
Biffy, what did the Committee think of my submission?
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at April 23, 2009 11:03 AM
Snappy, the committee didn't receive your submission yet. Please re-send. biffchampion@yahoo.com
Posted by: Biff Champion at April 23, 2009 11:06 AM
Ok...I just re-sent it to you.
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at April 23, 2009 11:08 AM
Snappy, hubby is a very nice male persuasion and he loooooves Nubian Honeyeaters.
+
Boston is very nice this time of year and I promise to take you on 'old ironsides'.
Posted by: bayridgegirl at April 23, 2009 11:09 AM
Oh, wait...am I going into your 'spam folder'? Waaaaahhhh :(
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at April 23, 2009 11:09 AM
Snappy don't bend too much...
Posted by: the chicken at April 23, 2009 11:10 AM
BRG, but he still has a twig and berries. No can do! This Nubian Honeyeater will remain in NYC and find another source of honey. Phooey.
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at April 23, 2009 11:10 AM
True chicken, A bending Snappy just might, well...snap!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at April 23, 2009 11:11 AM
Didn't anyone watch the really cute Moxie, the baby lion cub video?
She's the first one born in captivity at the BXZoo in 30 years!
Hmph, see if I submit any more videos!
Posted by: cobblehiller at April 23, 2009 11:12 AM
I watched it, cobble. Very cute.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at April 23, 2009 11:13 AM
Watching it now Cobble.....
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at April 23, 2009 11:14 AM
"Didn't anyone watch the really cute Moxie, the baby lion cub video?"
cobble, if you want a video to get more attention and be featured as The Official Feel Good Video of the Day, must be submitted directly to the FGVOTD Committee for consideration, just like how Snappy and the chicken did it!
Posted by: Biff Champion at April 23, 2009 11:16 AM
Greetings from Nashvegas! I just had one of the funniest nights of my life...tell you all about it later...
Posted by: wasder at April 23, 2009 11:16 AM
Cobby, you missed/ignored my compliment about your age yesterday!
Posted by: the chicken at April 23, 2009 11:16 AM
Awww...I love how the baby keeps trying to play while Mom and Dad are like "Will you &**^%&)!! cut it out!" Very sweet!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at April 23, 2009 11:16 AM
OMG...how adorable is that cub. I want one.
Posted by: bayridgegirl at April 23, 2009 11:17 AM
Snappy, I'm only halfway through your submission and already can promise you that it will be the next FGVOTD. It is priceless!
Posted by: Biff Champion at April 23, 2009 11:18 AM
I didn't see it until late chicken, but honestly, I don't have a daughter of my own. I have a step-daughter, but she looks nothing like me. Remember the lighting was mercifully dim at Floyd!
Posted by: cobblehiller at April 23, 2009 11:19 AM
Yes, submit all feel good videos to Biff. He has good taste and has been selecting some good ones.
Posted by: bayridgegirl at April 23, 2009 11:20 AM
Was mine approved Biff? Or did it still not go through?
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at April 23, 2009 11:20 AM
Oh, good, you got it :)
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at April 23, 2009 11:20 AM
"sixyears, kens, and dirty hipster want to play Jess!"
Very nice. Are you here yet, JB?
Posted by: sixyearsandcounting at April 23, 2009 11:20 AM
oh, excuuuuse me Biff! I broke the rules! Shame on me!
I prefer to think of it as taking initiative!! I was being proactive! LOL!
Isn't she adorable! But I bet those claws would do a number on my already shaggy sofa! Ah well!
Posted by: cobblehiller at April 23, 2009 11:22 AM
I posted this before...video of the lion that adopts the young antelope...
Sad at the end though...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mD5bCNvAihU&feature=PlayList&p=A2611F4B492588E5&playnext=1&playnext_from=PL&index=56
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at April 23, 2009 11:22 AM
"Remember the lighting was mercifully dim at Floyd!
Posted by: cobblehiller at April 23, 2009 11:19 AM"
Consider me completely shocked!!!!!
Posted by: the chicken at April 23, 2009 11:24 AM
I do appreciate the compliment chicken.
Posted by: cobblehiller at April 23, 2009 11:24 AM
Snappy, that is a shoo-in and will be featured tomorrow. I can't stop laughing. Thank you!!
cobble, you know I'm kidding and have lots of love for you. And I secon what chicken says about you looking far younger than your years. Your video was excellent. If you have one you want to be featured as FGVOTD, please send it to me.
Yes, I'm taking this thing WAY too seriously, but since I gave up on the dating show game host gig, I have lots of time to focus on my other Brownstoner roles. I have a couple different (ass)hats to wear!
Posted by: Biff Champion at April 23, 2009 11:28 AM
where are those Floyd gathering pic's posted?
Posted by: more4less at April 23, 2009 11:29 AM
Oh, I looooove compliments.
Let's spend all day complimenting each other. I'm serious.
Posted by: bayridgegirl at April 23, 2009 11:29 AM
"sixyears, kens, and dirty hipster want to play Jess!"
not sure how I feel about hanging around BH though - Biff, are there any cool places to drink besides your stoop?
Posted by: dirty_hipster at April 23, 2009 11:32 AM
I can't believe I just added to my contacts list a friend named "InsertSnappyNameHere". Microsoft Outlook didn't know what to make of it!
Posted by: Biff Champion at April 23, 2009 11:32 AM
Great Biff! I'm glad you liked it :) I have it bookmarked in my browser so whenever I need a giggle it's right there.
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at April 23, 2009 11:32 AM
"Biff, are there any cool places to drink besides your stoop?"
DH, Floyd NYC on Atlantic (site of last gathering) is worth hanging out at - and is hipster-friendly. And there are a couple of decent restaurants, but you really need to venture to Smith Street for a better selection of joints.
Posted by: Biff Champion at April 23, 2009 11:33 AM
LOL Biff! Let Microsoft Outlook continue to wonder! Or, you can re-name me Nubian Honeyeater and see what they do with that one!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at April 23, 2009 11:33 AM
Agghh! My cat is begging for more steak and potato leftovers from last night. If she keeps this up I wont have any lunch today! Greedy furball! Anyone want an extra cat? :)
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at April 23, 2009 11:35 AM
Okay, I'll start with the compliments.
BRG has on very nice socks. The kneelength is ideal. And when she put them on they felt good.
Posted by: bayridgegirl at April 23, 2009 11:35 AM
I was just teasing you back Biff, no worries. I will follow the stated protocol for FGVOTD going forward. And I hope this doesn't come back to haunt me on my quarterly review! ; )
[I thank my good mother and Kiehls ! LOL!
http://www.kiehls.com/_us/_en/face/moisturizers/
creme-delegance-repairateur.htm]
Posted by: cobblehiller at April 23, 2009 11:35 AM
^^^^^ oh wait, We're supposed to compliment people
Posted by: bayridgegirl at April 23, 2009 11:36 AM
I don't discriminate against BH, even if JB and Biff are the only non-AARP members within walking distance of the Promenade.
Posted by: sixyearsandcounting at April 23, 2009 11:37 AM
Watch it on the AARP jokes, sixyears. :)
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at April 23, 2009 11:38 AM
"Oh, I looooove compliments.
Let's spend all day complimenting each other. I'm serious."
BRG, while pretending to be fat, unfunny, with bad hair and otherwise unattractive is in fact, highly amusing, very pretty, petite, thin and has a great head of dark glossy hair! [How was that?!]
Posted by: cobblehiller at April 23, 2009 11:38 AM
Compliments:
BRG, You know how to make a girl feel wanted
Biff, No one outdoes you in being Master of Ceremonies
Cobble, You are a laugh riot
Dave, You are a dapper man who gets around - ooopps! I meant to say a dapper man about town :)
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at April 23, 2009 11:39 AM
"I don't discriminate against Better Half"
Well! I never! I should hope not! You only met him once! ; )
Posted by: cobblehiller at April 23, 2009 11:42 AM
I have a beef with Bklyn Heights.
Yesterday morning I was there for a meeting. After the meeting, 9:30am, I go to Court to get a cab thinking they'd be in abundance. NOTHING! NO CABS whatsoever. I had to walk to Boreum Place to finally get a cab.
Sheesh!!!
Posted by: bayridgegirl at April 23, 2009 11:42 AM
everyone sucks.
Posted by: more4less at April 23, 2009 11:43 AM
"I don't discriminate against BH, even if JB and Biff are the only non-AARP members within walking distance of the Promenade."
hahaha!
Posted by: dirty_hipster at April 23, 2009 11:43 AM
BRG, "Everyone" knows Clinton Street is the place to get a cab!! : P
Posted by: cobblehiller at April 23, 2009 11:44 AM
Thank you Snappy! Again, I blame my mother!
Posted by: cobblehiller at April 23, 2009 11:44 AM
I don't pay compliments that I'll have to take back at a later date.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at April 23, 2009 11:45 AM
Good morning boys! I'm actually busy with a project today so I don't have much time to chat...
I've got a real date on Saturday and it sounds pretty good -- we're walking over Manhattan Bridge (starting in Manhattan), then heading to red hook to try the pizza at anselmo's and then drinking some beers on his rooftop in Carroll Gardens....
DH, Sixyears -- could you plan a better date?
Posted by: jessibaby at April 23, 2009 11:46 AM
Aaaaah, Cobble that is sooo sweet.
Thanks. I needed a pick me up. I've had one hell of a week.
You are truly a class act. A wonderful person.
Posted by: bayridgegirl at April 23, 2009 11:47 AM
"Welcome. Do you folks have a reservation?"
"Yes, Pathetic Losers, party of 10..."
Posted by: Biff Champion at April 23, 2009 11:47 AM
"I don't pay compliments that I'll have to take back at a later date."
re-write:
I don't pay men upfront who already agreed to take it from the back!
LOL :)
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at April 23, 2009 11:48 AM
I'm not good at taking a compliment.
Once this guy said to me: "you have really nice eyes". I didn't know what to say except. "Out of my 5'-3" body, you found two inches on me to like."
Posted by: bayridgegirl at April 23, 2009 11:49 AM
BRG is full of .........
BIFF is not stiff
snappy naps 24/7
JB is a playa
bxgrl is .... never mind; I aint going there just to get some heated exchange for lunch time
Posted by: more4less at April 23, 2009 11:50 AM
**OOOOHHHH! The competition for Jessi's affections are heating up. Enter the unknown man who has asked Jessi out on a superb sounding date. Who is he? Is he tall? Is he handsome? Sixyears, DH, time to step up the game before you wind up covered in dirt like Kens did yesterday!**
I've donned my blue ruffles. Let the games begin!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at April 23, 2009 11:50 AM
"You are truly a class act."
Didn't you mean asshat?! ; )
Posted by: cobblehiller at April 23, 2009 11:50 AM
BRG, it would have been worse if he had said to you "Out of my (however tall) body, you only found two inches on me to like!!!"
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at April 23, 2009 11:51 AM
okay, while that really happened to me.
11:49 was a blatant set up...run with it re-writers.
Posted by: bayridgegirl at April 23, 2009 11:51 AM
"BRG, Everyone knows Cobble Hill is the place to get a scab!! : P"
Posted by: bayridgegirl at April 23, 2009 11:52 AM
Hey, I don't nap 24/7!! More like 18/7 :)
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at April 23, 2009 11:52 AM
hello people, more heated posts PLEASE!!!!!!! it's almost time for me to eat lunch
Posted by: more4less at April 23, 2009 11:53 AM
more4less- ungrateful wretch. After all the lunchtime entertainment I've created for you.
Posted by: bxgrl at April 23, 2009 11:54 AM
"hello people, more heated posts PLEASE!!!!!!! it's almost time for me to eat lunch"
Okay forget the compliments, let's insult each other.
Posted by: bayridgegirl at April 23, 2009 11:55 AM
""BRG, Everyone knows Cobble Hill is the place to get a scab!! : P""
You can get a lot worse here, if you know where to look! : P
Posted by: cobblehiller at April 23, 2009 11:55 AM
^^^^ oh wait, we do that normally.
Posted by: bayridgegirl at April 23, 2009 11:55 AM
M4L, it's time for you to pay to play! Put up your dukes! You and I will go at it. Get ready for the @ss whoopin' of a lifetime, if you dare :)
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at April 23, 2009 11:56 AM
"**OOOOHHHH! The competition for Jessi's affections are heating up. Enter the unknown man who has asked Jessi out on a superb sounding date. Who is he? Is he tall? Is he handsome? Sixyears, DH, time to step up the game before you wind up covered in dirt like Kens did yesterday!**"
He's a teacher and he lives in Carroll Gardens. He's not that tall, neither am I, but he's tall enough. He's totally cute and he plans really good dates!! This will be our second (the first was at Floyd, where we both, separately, had our 30th B-day parties).
Posted by: jessibaby at April 23, 2009 11:56 AM
"You can get a lot worse here, if you know where to look! : P"
What's your address?
Posted by: bayridgegirl at April 23, 2009 11:56 AM
"**OOOOHHHH! The competition for Jessi's affections are heating up. Enter the unknown man who has asked Jessi out on a superb sounding date. Who is he? Is he tall? Is he handsome? Sixyears, DH, time to step up the game before you wind up covered in dirt like Kens did yesterday!**"
He's a teacher and he lives in Carroll Gardens. He's not that tall, neither am I, but he's tall enough. He's totally cute and he plans really good dates!! This will be our second (the first was at Floyd, where we both, separately, had our 30th B-day parties).
Posted by: jessibaby at April 23, 2009 11:56 AM
Snappy, notice how Jessi didn't mention my name in her 11:46 date. That's because the "real" date is with ME!
All kidding aside, I can do wayyy better then that for a date. *this is for all you single hetero female lurkers out there*
Posted by: Kensingtonian at April 23, 2009 11:56 AM
I think we should be calling him L4M- Less4more.
Where's rob at today?
Posted by: bxgrl at April 23, 2009 11:57 AM
Ok Kens, dust the dirt off your shoulder and throw out your best 'first date' idea.
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at April 23, 2009 11:58 AM
let me get my hands dirty - as bxgrl often accuses me of NOT doing
I like WHAT and BHO.
their posts are entertaining / interesting to me.
back in few - grabbing terrible lunch at cafe downstairs. I better see some heated posts when I'm back
Posted by: more4less at April 23, 2009 11:59 AM
""You can get a lot worse here, if you know where to look! : P"
What's your address?"
http://nymag.com/listings/bar/monteros_bar_and_grill/ - third bar stool from the left!
Posted by: cobblehiller at April 23, 2009 12:00 PM
Well helloooo...
My, don't you all look so fetching in this typeface!
Posted by: TownhouseLady at April 23, 2009 12:01 PM
"Good morning boys! I'm actually busy with a project today so I don't have much time to chat..."
Boo - the first thing you must learn about Brownstoner OT is that it comes before your career haha
"DH, Sixyears -- could you plan a better date?"
That's a pretty good date - not gonna knock it. However if he turns out to be boring there's is the potential for alot of awkward silence. haha
I'm not a big planner - just start somewhere and spontaneously see where the evening takes us.
Posted by: dirty_hipster at April 23, 2009 12:01 PM
M4L is turning out to be quite the taskmaster! And what has she done for us lately!?
[Me likes What and BHO too, SHHHHH, don't tell anyone!]
Posted by: cobblehiller at April 23, 2009 12:02 PM
M4L, are you backing out of the invitation to duel with me??? You pansy @ss! :)
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at April 23, 2009 12:02 PM
Well, once again m4l cops out and expects us to do the dirty work for him. I say we all be extra special drippingly nice to each other (thing saccharine) until he cries for mercy and puts in some work of his own here.
Posted by: bxgrl at April 23, 2009 12:03 PM
(pssst, Snappy, you aren't exactly firing up our 'Stoner contestants...the vertically challenged teacher from Carroll Gardens still has the upper hand; so to speak)
Posted by: Biff Champion at April 23, 2009 12:03 PM
Snappy.... honestly, it's not the place BUT the company.
I also gear my dates to what the girl likes. I've done everything for sushi making class to just going to Toys 'R Us and having her pick out her favorite board game, buying it, going to starbucks and playing it.
Posted by: Kensingtonian at April 23, 2009 12:03 PM
This typeface does highlight my eyes and thighs :) Thanks for noticing, THL!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at April 23, 2009 12:03 PM
It's the great and wonderful THL! Oh wait, we're supposed to stop complimenting and start insulting people...
I'll go think of something horrid to say!
Posted by: cobblehiller at April 23, 2009 12:05 PM
Great re-write opportunites, but the re-writes i come up are way too raunchy
Posted by: Troy McClure at April 23, 2009 12:05 PM
Sorry Biff, I'm slipping over here...I've got a cat begging at my ankles for steak and potatoes! It's distracting!
Ok, boys. Let's get this show on the road. I want to hear about your best physical attribute (no winkie discussions please!) that may impress our Jessi!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at April 23, 2009 12:06 PM
SPEAKING OF BOARD GAMES, I totally forgot about seeeing this version of Monopoly last week in a pet store window....
http://www.pup-n-stuff.com/cat-monopoly.aspx
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at April 23, 2009 12:06 PM
"going to Toys 'R Us and having her pick out her favorite board game, buying it, going to starbucks and playing it."
Ken, you charmer you! That sounds like a great date!
Posted by: cobblehiller at April 23, 2009 12:07 PM
Troy, forget worrying about raunch. See my 11:48 to Dave. Classic raunch, Snappy style :)
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at April 23, 2009 12:07 PM
I'm serifish myself :-)
Posted by: bxgrl at April 23, 2009 12:07 PM
"Where is Montrose, our Mother Hen?" - Biff
Sorry guys, actually working today. Preparing a presentation to a client. These things have to be jumped on with all haste, or else I'll be posting about my Gotta Pay the Mortgage Party, where I charge admission. It worked for Rent Parties during the Depression....
Headed off to deliver said presentation, I'll give a big shout out to all you Manhattan work slaves when I get out of the train at West 4th Street. There are a lot of crazy people near the ball courts anyway, so I won't look out of place.
Posted by: Montrose Morris at April 23, 2009 12:08 PM
"http://www.pup-n-stuff.com/cat-monopoly.aspx"
OMG, they owe you a commission DIBS, I think their sales are going to sky rocket today!
Posted by: cobblehiller at April 23, 2009 12:08 PM
Ken, even better, if you and your date are in touch with your inner child, is to spend hours in Toys R Us actually playing with the toys, riding the bigwheels, shooting at each other with the nerf guns, etc. :)
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at April 23, 2009 12:08 PM
"I'm not a big planner - just start somewhere and spontaneously see where the evening takes us."
I like to do that, too, DH. But since I don't know you, that doesn't give me much to go on.
"I also gear my dates to what the girl likes. I've done everything for sushi making class to just going to Toys 'R Us and having her pick out her favorite board game, buying it, going to starbucks and playing it."
Kens, I'm surprised. Nice work. Though I would have to turn my nose up at Starbucks. Also, since the weather is going to be so great, I'd like to see you use the outdoors a little more in your response.
Posted by: jessibaby at April 23, 2009 12:09 PM
I want that cat monopoly! My b-day isn't until August, but I accept early gifts - ahem. Hint, hint!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at April 23, 2009 12:09 PM
Highmaintenance says what?
Posted by: TownhouseLady at April 23, 2009 12:11 PM
"I also gear my dates to what the girl likes. I've done everything for sushi making class to just going to Toys 'R Us and having her pick out her favorite board game, buying it, going to starbucks and playing it."
very slick
Posted by: dirty_hipster at April 23, 2009 12:11 PM
How about a nice dinner with a few bottles of wine and then right into the sack?? That would be my typical date. Or, just skip the dinner.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at April 23, 2009 12:11 PM
"Preparing a presentation to a client"
Good luck MM!
Posted by: cobblehiller at April 23, 2009 12:11 PM
**Jessi wants to see more 'outdoors' in the responses...Is she an exhibitionist? A thrill seeker? Find out on the next installment of As the Brownstoner World Turns!!!**
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at April 23, 2009 12:11 PM
I think I'm more Bookman font. Full bodied, dark, and just plain pretty. LOL!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at April 23, 2009 12:12 PM
Snappy, I've done that too but not really with dates. I am a total kid at heart, plus I work in the toy industry (not THOSE kind of toys, BRG and DIBS!) so it suits me well.
Posted by: Kensingtonian at April 23, 2009 12:12 PM
Dave, you don't wine and dine before you 69? ROFL
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at April 23, 2009 12:13 PM
dibs- I must object to your babying of M4L by heating up the foreclosure thread. We're trying to get him to take the reins of responsibility and do these things himself. How will he ever learn?
Posted by: bxgrl at April 23, 2009 12:13 PM
Kens, that is actually my favorite date. It's disarming and we both end up laughing so much that the ice is broken by the time we get to dinner/drinks.
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at April 23, 2009 12:14 PM
Snappy, you really can't say anything about dave that he hasn't said himself.
I'm more hesitant to re-write posts from our female posters, even though BRG specifically invited the re-writing of her 11:49 post
Posted by: Troy McClure at April 23, 2009 12:14 PM
"Highmaintenance says what?"
Did THL just throw a scone at me? Hmph!
Posted by: jessibaby at April 23, 2009 12:15 PM
bxgrl..I was responding to Whuh's definition of "entitlement."
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at April 23, 2009 12:16 PM
snappy- I'm more della robbia or baker signet myself :-)
Posted by: bxgrl at April 23, 2009 12:17 PM
I know dibs- I think it will make M4L happy but you know he expects more all the time :-)
Posted by: bxgrl at April 23, 2009 12:18 PM
"I like to do that, too, DH. But since I don't know you, that doesn't give me much to go on."
Boo - this is too much work. Haha. I haven't put this much thought into dates since High School. ;)
Posted by: dirty_hipster at April 23, 2009 12:18 PM
Snappy,
Professionally I'm a Garamond
Personally I'm a Bernhard Modern girl.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at April 23, 2009 12:18 PM
Why don't we reversal the social norms and turn the tables?
JB - from what you've heard of us so far - where would you take US on a date?
Posted by: dirty_hipster at April 23, 2009 12:19 PM
reversal = reverse
Posted by: dirty_hipster at April 23, 2009 12:19 PM
Re: font: I consider myself more Sans Serif with left justified tendancies!
Posted by: cobblehiller at April 23, 2009 12:20 PM
Oops, I mean flush left tendencies!
Posted by: cobblehiller at April 23, 2009 12:20 PM
Dibs, not sure why you engage the loons. Some repsonders think rent/prices should be as cheap as they are in Lardedo Texas.
Posted by: DeLepp at April 23, 2009 12:21 PM
I'd say it was very gently lobbed not so much throwing.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at April 23, 2009 12:22 PM
OK...here's my assessment of wht type font all of you are:
BRG - Lucida Sans Typewriter
cobble - Goudy old Style
Snappy - Felix Titling
Biff - Copperplate Gothic Light
benson - Book Antigua
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at April 23, 2009 12:22 PM
checking in. still ill today. ive been barfing and on the can non stop. :( i havent even eaten anything weird in the last few days. feel better the last few hours tho. i probably have a sttomach virus.
jess be my hg date to the flea on saturday, my friends are losers and never wants to leave manhattan, jersey and queens to go with me! hopefully i will be better by then.
*rob*
Posted by: PitbullNYC at April 23, 2009 12:23 PM
Comic Sans MS is by far THE best font of all time.
It's very Peanuts-esque
Posted by: Biff Champion at April 23, 2009 12:23 PM
All right! I like everyone's font selections. How about this:
If you were a dinner entree on a menu, what would you be?
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at April 23, 2009 12:23 PM
"OK...here's my assessment of wht type font all of you are"
Rob - Wingdings
Posted by: dirty_hipster at April 23, 2009 12:23 PM
bxgrl, less4more is what my wife ended up with by marrying me. I always get more4less.
cafe sub sucks. bread too toasted, cold cuts too skimpy, too much mayo,... $6.75 - man, get me a job back in NYC please. was about to chew out this guy who tried to cut me off on the line. then realized it was 1 of the exec's at the company so zipped lips. GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR
the above is for those of U missing Rob's posts today
Posted by: more4less at April 23, 2009 12:23 PM
What is Felix Titling?
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at April 23, 2009 12:24 PM
THL- great choices! I found a lovely pegasus the other day- very graceful. (Not the display font version)
Posted by: bxgrl at April 23, 2009 12:24 PM
DeLepp...for amusement purposes!!!
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at April 23, 2009 12:25 PM
"Why don't we reversal the social norms and turn the tables?
JB - from what you've heard of us so far - where would you take US on a date?"
Well, to be honest, I suggested the Manhattan Bridge thing, and pizza at Anselmos -- he just brought it all together and added drinks back at his place (sly devil)
But yeah, I accept your challenge and will try to come up with a DH-appropriate date...though you're much better at picking restaurants.
Posted by: jessibaby at April 23, 2009 12:25 PM
Oooh...just saw the felix titling...me likeee
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at April 23, 2009 12:25 PM
"BRG - Lucida Sans Typewriter"
DIBS, I think you meant 'Lucida Sans Spellchecker'
Posted by: bayridgegirl at April 23, 2009 12:27 PM
""OK...here's my assessment of wht type font all of you are"
Rob - Wingdings"
That was good one, sweetie!
Posted by: jessibaby at April 23, 2009 12:27 PM
Anyone favour the "Wide Latin" (font)?
Posted by: Biff Champion at April 23, 2009 12:28 PM
How's this for an el cheapo date...ride the free ferry to and from Manhattan courtesy of Ikea, then have a picnic on the grassy area there.
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at April 23, 2009 12:28 PM
is that a no on the hag date to the flea jess? awww :(
*rob*
Posted by: PitbullNYC at April 23, 2009 12:29 PM
I also love calligraph 421.
I collect fonts and typefaces so I must have over a 1000 on discs and my hard drive.
DH- very funny.
Rob- hope you're feeling better. Stomach flu is awful.
Posted by: bxgrl at April 23, 2009 12:29 PM
"Oooh...just saw the felix titling...me likeee"
I thought you said you don't like the male persuasion?
Posted by: bayridgegirl at April 23, 2009 12:29 PM
MM would be Jazz LET
Very refined, regal, smart looking.
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at April 23, 2009 12:30 PM
Dinner entree:
Depression Era Special! Includes a side, salad, and coffee, no dessert!
Posted by: cobblehiller at April 23, 2009 12:30 PM
Feel better Rob!
BRG, that male persuasion doesn't come with a twig and berries, so it's ok.
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at April 23, 2009 12:31 PM
LOL Cobble! Not even an after-dinner mint as a dessert substitute?
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at April 23, 2009 12:32 PM
Rob - there seems to be a virus of some sort going around. I had it a few weeks ago and it knocked me on my ass for a good 3 days. Hope you feel better
Posted by: dirty_hipster at April 23, 2009 12:32 PM
"DIBS, I think you meant 'Lucida Sans Spellchecker'"
BRG, I couldn't have said it better myself. Bravo.
Posted by: Biff Champion at April 23, 2009 12:32 PM
"But yeah, I accept your challenge and will try to come up with a DH-appropriate date...though you're much better at picking restaurants."
I am a definite food/wine/liquor snob so that's a usual standby date scheme for me.
But since the weather is nice, outdoors is a must. Picnics in Prospect Park are always nice. One girl had a shopping problem, and assumed bc of the industry i work in shopping in soho would be fun (not so much)
Posted by: dirty_hipster at April 23, 2009 12:35 PM
"Not even an after-dinner mint as a dessert substitute?"
Ok, maybe a mint, but only one! : )
Posted by: cobblehiller at April 23, 2009 12:35 PM
Dibs, well they do make it easy as it's the same one note.
Posted by: DeLepp at April 23, 2009 12:37 PM
"I had it a few weeks ago and it knocked me on my ass for a good 3 days. "
appropriate (or inappropriate) rewrites welcome.....
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at April 23, 2009 12:37 PM
I think Biff's font would be 'Jokerman'. He always comes up with the best funny lines.
What, definitely 'Chiller' font
Posted by: bayridgegirl at April 23, 2009 12:38 PM
Right now in my life, I'm a PB&J sandwich on store brand white bread with a glass of skim milk on the side with a no-name brand cigarette chaser :)
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at April 23, 2009 12:40 PM
ive been working in soho for 8 years dipster. im just not a shopper. i do mourn the loss of national wholesale liquidators i got most of my stuff there. grrrrrr. thank god i hate clothes or id go broke working in soho. oh when i say hate clothes idont mean im a nudie, i just never buy any clothes retails, except for my dainties.
*rob*
Posted by: PitbullNYC at April 23, 2009 12:40 PM
off to ESPN.com to read how my Mets lost again
Posted by: more4less at April 23, 2009 12:41 PM
What lovable curmudgeon would be "Baskerville Old Face" font? sam or benson?
Posted by: Biff Champion at April 23, 2009 12:41 PM
"I had it a few weeks ago and it knocked me on my ass for a good 3 days. "
"appropriate (or inappropriate) rewrites welcome....."
Okay, inappropriate re-write:
I had it a few weeks ago and it knocked me on my ass for a good 3 days.
- posted by: daveinbedsty
Posted by: bayridgegirl at April 23, 2009 12:42 PM
BRG- gigi (one of my favorite fonts, btw)
Unless you'd rather be "girls are weird"- but maybe that's rob's font? :-)
Posted by: bxgrl at April 23, 2009 12:43 PM
benson would be AmericanGaramond
Posted by: bxgrl at April 23, 2009 12:45 PM
oooooh, Snappy = Snap ITC
it's round and bubbly...just like Snappy.
Does everyone have word open and looking at the fonts?
Posted by: bayridgegirl at April 23, 2009 12:46 PM
I just ran into etson at the elevators.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at April 23, 2009 12:48 PM
"ive been working in soho for 8 years dipster. im just not a shopper. i do mourn the loss of national wholesale liquidators i got most of my stuff there. grrrrrr. thank god i hate clothes or id go broke working in soho. oh when i say hate clothes idont mean im a nudie, i just never buy any clothes retails, except for my dainties."
I hear you Rob - I don't understand why people are still lining up to go into that "Topshop" store that just opened. I work in fashion and I still think its all asinine
Posted by: dirty_hipster at April 23, 2009 12:51 PM
"I just ran into etson at the elevators.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at April 23, 2009 12:48 PM"
"I just ran into etson's elevators"?
Posted by: the chicken at April 23, 2009 12:57 PM
"is that a no on the hg date to the flea jess? awww :("
yeah, I can't do saturday, I'm volunteering in the afternoon and then have the ultimate date on saturday night. Maybe next Saturday!! Feel better.
DH -- I don't know if we're going to be a great fit -- you're from the other BK, the BK that's more EV/LES than B-Stone Brooklyn. I'm a cool chick, but I don't know if I'd be "cool" enough for the hipsters.
Posted by: jessibaby at April 23, 2009 12:58 PM
"is that a no on the hg date to the flea jess? awww :("
yeah, I can't do saturday, I'm volunteering in the afternoon and then have the ultimate date on saturday night. Maybe next Saturday!! Feel better.
DH -- I don't know if we're going to be a great fit -- you're from the other BK, the BK that's more EV/LES than B-Stone Brooklyn. I'm a cool chick, but I don't know if I'd be "cool" enough for the hipsters.
Posted by: jessibaby at April 23, 2009 12:59 PM
so only 6 is in the running?
Posted by: more4less at April 23, 2009 1:05 PM
Wondered what the rewrite potential was going to be if DIBS mentioned that! I'll save y'all the trouble:
I probably only bump into DIBS about once a week but always say Hi if I do come across him.
Posted by: etson at April 23, 2009 1:09 PM
"DH -- I don't know if we're going to be a great fit -- you're from the other BK, the BK that's more EV/LES than B-Stone Brooklyn. I'm a cool chick, but I don't know if I'd be "cool" enough for the hipsters."
I'm not a hipster and williamsburg is no more all hipsters then brooklyn heights is all blue haired old ladies. there's alot of fun to be had up here!
Posted by: dirty_hipster at April 23, 2009 1:09 PM
Okay Jessi, I'm going to call you out. I've been leary of you since you first started posting.
"and then have the ultimate date on saturday night."
You come on the OT looking for single men...and now you have the 'ULTIMATE date'...you're c*ckblocking yourself girlfriend. Not cool to throw it in single men's faces that you have the ultimate date...just saying. Show a little restraint.
"I'm a cool chick"
Saying your a cool chick isn't so cool.
Ego check please.
You're starting to sound like an unnamed Park Slope poster.
Posted by: bayridgegirl at April 23, 2009 1:12 PM
"I probably only bump into DIBS about once a week but always say Hi if I do come across him."
"there's alot of fun to be had up here!"
There's so much re-write potential, my head is spinning!!
Posted by: bayridgegirl at April 23, 2009 1:13 PM
Yeah....that's what I want to see another catfight like what I posted earlier. Bring it on girls. I'll provide the jello.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at April 23, 2009 1:14 PM
so how does being a vendor at the flea work? i think i want to sell my vintage video game stuff, and i have tons of it...
*rob*
Posted by: PitbullNYC at April 23, 2009 1:14 PM
""and then have the ultimate date on saturday night."
You come on the OT looking for single men...and now you have the 'ULTIMATE date'...you're c*ckblocking yourself girlfriend. Not cool to throw it in single men's faces that you have the ultimate date...just saying. Show a little restraint."
Was this all for real? I thought we were all just playing around. haha.
Posted by: dirty_hipster at April 23, 2009 1:19 PM
BRG -- Yikes!! I've got to get back to this assignment but seriously sorry for pissing you off (and sorry to M4L for not engaging in a catfight)
As for talking about my other date, I just thought it would be a good idea to discuss fun brooklyn dates. Sorry if anyone saw this as rubbing it in faces...I'm always happy for other people when they find someone good -- It gives me hope.
And if you read what I wrote to DH, I bascially said that I feared that I wouldn't be cool enough for him!
Posted by: jessibaby at April 23, 2009 1:19 PM
"DH, Sixyears -- could you plan a better date?"
Sorry, I've been away instructing/corrupting the youth (not in the ancient Greek way, DIBS!). We incorporated the famous "Bert the Turtle" video in today's lesson. As for dates, I'm an outdoorsy sort myself, so I'd say start with a walk through Prospect Park - Long Meadow and Nethermeade are my favorites - and then a stop at NYC ICY on Church and East 10th. Then we'd explore Prospect Park South and Ditmas Park and have dinner at a restaurant of your choice, followed by a drink in the garden at Sycamore, and then...
Good to hear you date teachers, JB - I teach 11th and 12th grade history and government.
Posted by: sixyearsandcounting at April 23, 2009 1:20 PM
rob- contact them- click on the Flea tab at the top and scroll down to look for the registration link. Good luck!
Posted by: bxgrl at April 23, 2009 1:21 PM
THL/Gemini - A Gawker writer has this take on this week's episode - it's too much really, it made me laugh!
http://gawker.com/5223156/
real-housewives--the-scariest-halloween-of-your-life?skyline=true&s=x
Posted by: cobblehiller at April 23, 2009 1:22 PM
Ok, as Hostess of this Dating Game, I must step in here. There will be no attacks on the eligible women, BRG! Stop that! Bad girl!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at April 23, 2009 1:24 PM
Ok...the broker Cindy on the HOTD is one HOT MAMA!!! Work it sister! Whew...I gotta get a glass of water and cool down...
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at April 23, 2009 1:25 PM
"I've got to get back to this assignment"
Yes, JB, do your homework!
"I feared that I wouldn't be cool enough for him"
Even better - I'm not that cool myself.
Posted by: sixyearsandcounting at April 23, 2009 1:27 PM
BRG - you rock! You tell 'em girl!
I think Jessi is into "teachers" that's why sixyears and the "ultimate date" dude are still in the running.
Posted by: Kensingtonian at April 23, 2009 1:30 PM
"Whew...I gotta get a glass of water and cool down..."
Ah, we have a little glimpse of Snappy's type!
Hey, you know her phone number - call her! Second thought, with a hyphenated name, she may be attached. Sorry Snaps!
Posted by: cobblehiller at April 23, 2009 1:30 PM
Jessi, I'm not pissed off or trying to start trouble, just trying to figure you out.
Just womenly advice, as I've been around the block a few times (shut up everybody and put your re-writing pencils away, cause you know you can't top whatever I can write/re-write).
I just didn't think it was 'cool' for you to 'flaunt' your eligibility in front of men and then say you have an 'ultimate' date.
Men are fragile, you have to tread carefully around them. Yes, they'll jump on the opportunity so quickly but if you hurt their ego they'll run the other way.
Posted by: bayridgegirl at April 23, 2009 1:33 PM
I smell a playa. said so b4
Posted by: more4less at April 23, 2009 1:34 PM
"I think Jessi is into "teachers" that's why sixyears and the "ultimate date" dude are still in the running."
Kens...here's where you should have said:
But I can teach her a few things that will have her begging to learn some more.
Posted by: bayridgegirl at April 23, 2009 1:35 PM
"Men are fragile, you have to tread carefully around them."
All-too-obvious rewrite: "Women are fragile, you have to tread carefully around them."
Posted by: sixyearsandcounting at April 23, 2009 1:36 PM
Oh. I didn't notice the hyphenated name. Sigh. Guess I'll keep on looking. But, if you happen to see a woman in the street that looks similar, pull her aside and ask her if she'd like to date an out-of-work attorney :)
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at April 23, 2009 1:36 PM
"I smell a playa. said so b4"
I'm with you M4L, something's not right here.
Posted by: cobblehiller at April 23, 2009 1:37 PM
Do any single women here enjoy dates that consist of consuming copious amounts of alcohol and weed?
Posted by: dirty_hipster at April 23, 2009 1:37 PM
Men are so difficult. How do women date them? Sheesh. But, then again, women are the reigning queens of difficulty. Oh Well.
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at April 23, 2009 1:37 PM
"I teach 11th and 12th grade history and government." - sixyears.
Ohhh man, I feel bad for you. No wonder you hit up Sycamore a lot. I would go into a drunken binge if I had to teach history to high schoolers :o).
Posted by: Kensingtonian at April 23, 2009 1:37 PM
brg lol i too can picture 11217 sitting as his computer with a long blond wig decked out in clothes from that Bird boutique pretending to be a semi-eligible woman from brooklyn heights.
*rob*
Posted by: PitbullNYC at April 23, 2009 1:38 PM
I have to jump in here and support BRG for a moment. Not regarding JB's abilities to pick up guys (I have no game and couldn't figure out how to pick up a girl or a guy if they had a handle attached to them). But regarding the statement:
"Okay Jessi, I'm going to call you out. I've been leary of you since you first started posting."
Not to be accused of joining a beatdown, but I must admit it was rather curious how JB just jumped in here head on and started posting extremely openly and like someone who has posted many, many times. Most lurkers would not post, post infrequently, or build up the number of posts and sharing of personal info. We've seen it many times.
I know it's possible JB is a long time lurker and never posted before, but I really wouldn't be surprised if she has been around under another login. I really don't care one way or another, but I don't think people should think BRG is totally off base here.
M4L, enjoying your lunch yet?
Posted by: Biff Champion at April 23, 2009 1:39 PM
"brg lol i too can picture 11217 sitting as his computer with a long blond wig decked out in clothes from that Bird boutique pretending to be a semi-eligible woman from brooklyn heights."
I miss 11217 - we haven't had a good arguement in a while.
Posted by: dirty_hipster at April 23, 2009 1:40 PM
LOL! You got it Snappy, I'm on it, in fact I'm going out now. I'll be on the look out!
[Hey, this could be a new gig for me! : )]
Posted by: cobblehiller at April 23, 2009 1:40 PM
"Do any single women here enjoy dates that consist of consuming copious amounts of alcohol and weed?"
DH, you should have known me 25-30 years ago! ; )
Posted by: cobblehiller at April 23, 2009 1:41 PM
Who shares personal info???
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at April 23, 2009 1:42 PM
**And the smackdown begins. Mr. B is likely cringing behind his 'puter and wondering when the claws will come out. Popcorn! Peanuts! Get your popcorn and peanuts here for the show!! Only $5.00 a box! (hey, I gotta make some $$ offa this!)**
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at April 23, 2009 1:43 PM
"DH, you should have known me 25-30 years ago! ; )"
Darn!! ;)
Posted by: dirty_hipster at April 23, 2009 1:43 PM
DH, that date sounds perfect...now if you could get yourself to look like Cindy the broker....
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at April 23, 2009 1:44 PM
This is starting to feel like the end of a Scooby Doo episode...
Posted by: jessibaby at April 23, 2009 1:44 PM
this may be 11217 trying to make a point... looks mr.b! the regular poster dog piling a new poster. brg is good something smels fishy...
*rob*
Posted by: PitbullNYC at April 23, 2009 1:44 PM
Jessi, I'm not pissed off or trying to start trouble, just trying to figure you out.
Ummmm...."meow." OK, I did it.
Posted by: East New York at April 23, 2009 1:45 PM
"I know it's possible JB is a long time lurker and never posted before, but I really wouldn't be surprised if she has been around under another login."
Definitely a possibility, and it occurred to me as I was walking to Sycamore the other night. But it doesn't make the game any less fun!
Who would be JB, if not herself? I don't see her "voice" in anyone else's postings, but then I'm a relative newbie compared to certain Pathetic Losers.
Posted by: sixyearsandcounting at April 23, 2009 1:47 PM
Whomever Jessi is, I didn't mean for my post to scare her off or start a pissing match, although I'm sure some of you would love to see it.
Her posts have been fun and amusing.
I just wanted to tell her that it's not sounding right that she's talking about a date when trying to hook up with people here.
Like I would never try to hook up with someone (Nubian Honeyteaser) here and then talk about hubby ;-)
Posted by: bayridgegirl at April 23, 2009 1:48 PM
ROFL @ the Scooby Doo reference! How true!
"Why Fred! It's the old man who runs the ski lodge! So *you're* the one haunting the old mill!"
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at April 23, 2009 1:48 PM
"Who shares personal info???"
DIBS, I don't mean overly specific information, but age, height, dating life, etc. Hell, most people just found out now what cobble's age is and we've known her for a long time!
Posted by: Biff Champion at April 23, 2009 1:48 PM
There's nothing worse than a "Pathetic Loser Wannabie."
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at April 23, 2009 1:49 PM
Everyone, jump in the Mystery Van and we'll go have some scooby snacks at the diner while we try to figure this out!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at April 23, 2009 1:49 PM
Oops, I missed the JB=11217 posts...sorry, was actually doing work.
Posted by: sixyearsandcounting at April 23, 2009 1:50 PM
DH, you should have known me 25-30 years ago! ; )
Posted by: cobblehiller at April 23, 2009 1:41 PM
Cobble - He wasn't even born 25-30 years ago!
Posted by: Kensingtonian at April 23, 2009 1:50 PM
snappy why ould mr b be mad? it's a known fact that phoney online personas are outed fast when they jump into somewhere. gonna be honest heere tho ive been accused hundres of times as being fake when i jump in head first into already established communities. so it does work both ways. if jess is fer real she will stick around, if not 11217 will just start posting again with fire anys in his pants.
*rob*
Posted by: PitbullNYC at April 23, 2009 1:50 PM
"But it doesn't make the game any less fun!"
"Her posts have been fun and amusing."
I agree and am afraid this is taking the appearance of a beatdown. That's why I said it doesn't matter to me either way. Just like pursuing the thought, like when we were trying to figure out who might be posting under other identities.
Regardless, we could use a witty, intelligent and fun poster representing Brooklyn Heights to offset the damage I've been doing to it's reputation all this time.
Posted by: Biff Champion at April 23, 2009 1:51 PM
I'm really confused. So JB might actually be a homosexual male who lives in Park Slope? That is totally not my type!
Posted by: dirty_hipster at April 23, 2009 1:51 PM
"Cobble - He wasn't even born 25-30 years ago"
touche Ken!
Posted by: dirty_hipster at April 23, 2009 1:52 PM
6yrs...it occured to me when the two of you were going back and forth...but I didn't want to say anything as it was all amusing, still is.
Posted by: bayridgegirl at April 23, 2009 1:52 PM
DIBS, do you collect cars?
Posted by: the chicken at April 23, 2009 1:54 PM
"So JB might actually be a homosexual male who lives in Park Slope? That is totally not my type!"
Mine either.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at April 23, 2009 1:54 PM
Yes, chicken.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at April 23, 2009 1:55 PM
**pulling out my monocle** Jessi, hold out your typing hand...lemme see...does it look like 11217? :)
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at April 23, 2009 1:55 PM
What does "jinkies" mean???
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at April 23, 2009 1:56 PM
dipster :( u mean i have no shot lol? that is it. im gonna sign up an account called crazybushwickgirl21!
*rob*
Posted by: PitbullNYC at April 23, 2009 1:56 PM
Cool! Running out for a curry now but car talk to be resumed later...
Posted by: the chicken at April 23, 2009 1:56 PM
It's what Shaggy always says in Scooby Doo!
Posted by: jessibaby at April 23, 2009 1:57 PM
www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=jinkies
...which unfortunately the DOE blocks.
Posted by: sixyearsandcounting at April 23, 2009 1:58 PM
nah, if 11217 was posting as a different persona, I highly doubt he'll admit to living anywhere BUT park slope (even as a fake poster) considering his love for the nabe.
Posted by: Kensingtonian at April 23, 2009 2:00 PM
I like JB more now. Her presences is finally yielding benefits for me. The posts have certainly heated up.
Posted by: more4less at April 23, 2009 2:01 PM
Jessi, I'm sorry I didn't mean to start a beatdown on you or a 'poster' hunt.
I was just trying to tell you, watch what you say about dates. It didn't sound right. While I know men have lots of faults, I'm from the school where I don't play head games and tell it straight, even with men.
Posted by: bayridgegirl at April 23, 2009 2:01 PM
"I don't play head games"
watch out for the lightning!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at April 23, 2009 2:04 PM
I HATE Scooby Doo. HATE it.
Posted by: East New York at April 23, 2009 2:04 PM
"like when we were trying to figure out who might be posting under other identities."
What pathetic losers would post under other identities?
Posted by: bayridgegirl at April 23, 2009 2:05 PM
No prob, BRG. To be honest, I'm always such a pushover with guys and to have the OT think of me as a playa has certainly been interesting...I've always been honest and always end up with the short end of the stick (uh, uh, uh, don't touch it)...
Posted by: jessibaby at April 23, 2009 2:07 PM
"What pathetic losers would post under other identities?"
I would
Posted by: Miss Pell at April 23, 2009 2:07 PM
ENY, how could you hate the Scoobster?
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at April 23, 2009 2:10 PM
Jess, it's cool. Let's be friends. We can go out and prowl for men together. Any interesting ones in Brooklyn Heights?
Posted by: bayridgegirl at April 23, 2009 2:11 PM
"Cobble - He wasn't even born 25-30 years ago!"
Very funny Ken! Just another sad reminder... : P
Posted by: cobblehiller at April 23, 2009 2:11 PM
"What pathetic losers would post under other identities?"
I'm still waiting for you to fess up!
Posted by: cobblehiller at April 23, 2009 2:12 PM
"always end up with the short end of the stick (uh, uh, uh, don't touch it)..."
yes, who would want to touch a short stick.
Jessi, look for sticks with length and girth.
okay, I'll keep my mouth shut now.
Posted by: bayridgegirl at April 23, 2009 2:12 PM
rob- that post of 11217 was so funny I laughed til tears ran down my face! The blonde wig- priceless!!
"What pathetic losers would post under other identities?" BRG- that's a question you should be asking Bold Type Guest :-)
Posted by: bxgrl at April 23, 2009 2:12 PM
Cobblehiller I think I did at 2:07
Posted by: Miss Pell at April 23, 2009 2:13 PM
"Jessi, look for sticks with length and girth.
okay, I'll keep my mouth shut now."
BRG, I thought you liked to open your mouth for length and girth???
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at April 23, 2009 2:16 PM
ooh, that was gross. sorry!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at April 23, 2009 2:16 PM
"Any interesting ones in Brooklyn Heights?"
BRG, for interesting men in BH you should check out www.seekingarrangement.com - also profiled here:
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/04/12/magazine/12sugardaddies-t.html
Posted by: sixyearsandcounting at April 23, 2009 2:18 PM
Don't you start with me Miss Pell!
Posted by: cobblehiller at April 23, 2009 2:18 PM
haha i agree. JB has brought some much needed heat to the table!
Posted by: dirty_hipster at April 23, 2009 2:19 PM
Ok...gonna help out you single men who have lost your chance with Jessi...this girl is looking for a date this weekend:
http://newyork.craigslist.org/brk/w4m/1135394463.html
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at April 23, 2009 2:21 PM
"dipster :( u mean i have no shot lol? that is it. im gonna sign up an account called crazybushwickgirl21!"
sorry rob - we were born this way!
however you're probably the cloest person on here to the lifestyle i lead - 40s, blunts and scoffing at euro tourists in soho.
Posted by: dirty_hipster at April 23, 2009 2:21 PM
Or, if you wanna just cut to the chase:
http://newyork.craigslist.org/brk/w4m/1135055518.html
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at April 23, 2009 2:22 PM
Jessi, look for sticks with length and girth...
She doesn't need to look far - well, approximately five miles south by southeast...
Posted by: sixyearsandcounting at April 23, 2009 2:22 PM
DH, you Rob and I should hang out some time (no booty bumpin' involved!)!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at April 23, 2009 2:23 PM
6yrs...um, thanks...but I'm probably lacking two things these men are looking for: youth and beauty.
Posted by: bayridgegirl at April 23, 2009 2:25 PM
WTF...why can I see "Women Seeking Men" but not "Men Seeking Men?????"
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at April 23, 2009 2:25 PM
^^^^ Oh and I forgot, I'm happily married.
Posted by: bayridgegirl at April 23, 2009 2:25 PM
"DH, you Rob and I should hang out some time (no booty bumpin' involved!)"
Sounds like fun!
Posted by: dirty_hipster at April 23, 2009 2:25 PM
"ENY, how could you hate the Scoobster?"
Where do I begin? It's the dumbest-ass cartoon ever. Ever! Every single episode is the same. Exactly the same. It must have been the easiest gig ever to be a Scooby Doo writer. Shaggy reminds me of a straight version of Rob - no ambition, no guts. Scooby and Shaggy are deathly AFRAID of ghosts, but what are they doing every episode?? CHASING some ghost/monster/evil madman type!!! That guy with the ascot is a dork. Scooby is the most cowardly, least attractive dog I've ever come across. I'd LOVE to kick him in his a** just once, and I LOVE and NEVER mistreat dogs! But that Scooby - UGH!!
Posted by: East New York at April 23, 2009 2:33 PM
Dave, God is trying to tell you somethin'! J/K
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at April 23, 2009 2:33 PM
BRG, you also forgot that you are involved in an online tryst with moi! I feel so neglected.
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at April 23, 2009 2:34 PM
What's he trying to tell me, Snappy? "Don't mess with the priests?" LOL
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at April 23, 2009 2:35 PM
Damn, ENY! How do you *really* feel about Scooby Doo??? LOL Ok, what is your favorite cartoon?
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at April 23, 2009 2:35 PM
ENY- hmmmm...for a guy who hates Scooby you seem to know an awful lot about him
Posted by: bxgrl at April 23, 2009 2:36 PM
I'm with ENY
Scooby Doo = Worst (and most annoying) cartoon ever!!
Posted by: Biff Champion at April 23, 2009 2:37 PM
"what is your favorite cartoon?"
Okay, I'll cut to the chase....Tom and Jerry.
Posted by: bayridgegirl at April 23, 2009 2:38 PM
For me, it was always the Flintstones that I loved. I used to love the Smurfs until someone told me that 'smurf' meant 'little blue devil.' Then I started having nightmares and could never watch it again :(
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at April 23, 2009 2:39 PM
"what is your favorite cartoon?"
Okay, I'll cut to the chase....Tom and Jerry."
BRG, your interest in a cartoon about a love-hate relationship truly shocks me.
Posted by: jessibaby at April 23, 2009 2:40 PM
DIBS -- go back to HOTD if you are not there. I posted a message for you.
Posted by: slopefarm at April 23, 2009 2:40 PM
Oh, and the Animaniacs! Loved em. The theme song got me to dancin' every time.
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at April 23, 2009 2:40 PM
Favorite cartoon for adults = The Simpsons
For kids (my fave) = Flintstones
For kids (my kids' fave) = anything involving superheroes
Posted by: Biff Champion at April 23, 2009 2:40 PM
Shaggy is some kind of lame-brain hipster from a few decades ago. Awful.
I like Japanese erotic cartoons.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at April 23, 2009 2:43 PM
Snappy, we both like the same cartoon! Although, on second thought, I think I like Bugs Bunny the most. He's witty, sarcastic, irreverent and I like the use of classical music in the show.
Posted by: Biff Champion at April 23, 2009 2:43 PM
Yes, Bugs Bunny is always a fav. He's a smart one. Speedy Gonzalez is also good. Oh, and remember the little mouse that always fell in the bottle of champagne and drank his way out? I loved it when he belched bubbles! Good stuff.
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at April 23, 2009 2:47 PM
I wanted to be She-ra for a time :)
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at April 23, 2009 2:47 PM
"ENY- hmmmm...for a guy who hates Scooby you seem to know an awful lot about him"
That's because I'm old enough to date back to there time when there were VERY few TV channels, and there was ONE TV in the living room. And guess who got to watch TV first after we got home from school? My sister, who was younger and had to go to bed earlier than me, so my Mom gave her first after-school TV dibs! And what did she always watch? Yeah, that's right f**kng Scooby Doo! ARRRGGH! It sucked. She also liked "Lost in Space" which was sort of like a live-action version of Scooby Doo. Stupid!
"Ok, what is your favorite cartoon?"
What do you think - I'm from Brooklyn: BUGS BUNNY. The Flintstones were always good, too. Yogi Bear was another winner.
Posted by: East New York at April 23, 2009 2:48 PM
Biff, adult cartoon is Family Guy. you'll be hooked after an episode or two
Posted by: more4less at April 23, 2009 2:49 PM
How about Foghorn Leghorn?
"Well, I say, well tie my head to an ant hill and smear jelly on my ears!"
Posted by: Biff Champion at April 23, 2009 2:49 PM
Wow East New York - I totally laughed out loud here in the office. Thanks!
Posted by: dirty_hipster at April 23, 2009 2:50 PM
ENY, I used to fight with my two older brothers on Saturday mornings for the one tv we had. We had to let it warm up for a half hour or so before the picture would come in. We had a rule that you have to be first to tap the side of the tv and say "In Charge!" to control what we watched. If you left a small area of the carpet by the tv, you lost control and then the remaining to would toussle to get to the tv first and tap it! We were insane! Inevitably there would be cries of "Mom! He hit me in the eye!!!"
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at April 23, 2009 2:52 PM
Not only did we have very few channels, we had no remote!! You had to get off your A** and walk over to the TV and change the damn channel.
ENY, I feel your pain. Parents, they know not what they do!
Posted by: cobblehiller at April 23, 2009 2:52 PM
Awww yeah! Foghorn Leghhorn! Smooth mother#(#$(*#^(!!!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at April 23, 2009 2:53 PM
The absolute worst things on tv then were those ABC Afterschool Specials. Too much molestation and drinking going on for my tastes. I always cried afterwards. My mom eventually learned to stop making we watch them.
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at April 23, 2009 2:55 PM
"How about Foghorn Leghorn?"
Another great one. "Gotta keep on your toes.....TOES, that is!"
Posted by: East New York at April 23, 2009 2:55 PM
Biff...it looks like What outed himself as BHO in HOTD.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at April 23, 2009 2:57 PM
"Not only did we have very few channels, we had no remote!! You had to get off your A** and walk over to the TV and change the damn channel."
cobble, I will always remember the time that we had just got a TV with a remote control and my friend came over. Not knowing about the remote control, my dad proceeded to change the channels while holding it out of sight. The look on my friend's face was priceless. He had never seen it before. Sort of like there was magic going on.
I also remember having channels 2 to 13 (in black and white, of course) and having to get up the change the channel. Fortunately, as ENY pointed out, there wasn't much to choose from so we didn't have to change it very often.
Posted by: Biff Champion at April 23, 2009 2:57 PM
"I like Japanese erotic cartoons."
- DIBS
Well, that's a surprise. I would never have pegged you for liking them.
Posted by: bayridgegirl at April 23, 2009 2:57 PM
I loved Foghorn Leghorn. Yes to Thunder Cats. Hated most of the Looney Tunes but did love Bugs (sarcasm is a plus!) Hated hated hated Goofy
Posted by: bxgrl at April 23, 2009 2:57 PM
At 11:59 M4L wrote:
"I like WHAT and BHO.
their posts are entertaining / interesting to me."
Make that "his" posts, not "their." See HOTD thread.
Sorry for the interruption. Now back to the dating game (cue Herb Alpert) . . .
Posted by: slopefarm at April 23, 2009 2:57 PM
Yep, we had no choice on our after school TV as kids. Only 2 channels showed kids programs and we never watched one of them (because it had adverts) - think we weren't allowed.
But we did get Scooby Doo and I loved it (not so much the later version, with his young cousin 'Scrappy Doo').
Posted by: etson at April 23, 2009 2:57 PM
"We had a rule that you have to be first to tap the side of the tv and say "In Charge!" to control what we watched."
Yep, the kids' court. We had that, too. You had to "call" it. Once you "called" it, it was like the law. Seinfeld had a bit about that.
Posted by: East New York at April 23, 2009 2:59 PM
"The absolute worst things on tv then were those ABC Afterschool Specials."
Yeah! It was always some TERRIBLE situation like incest or homelessness. Pretty heavy stuff for after school when you were just looking to blow off steam!
Posted by: East New York at April 23, 2009 3:01 PM
I always knew BHO and What were one in the same. Outside of the spelling, the posts were all too similar.
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at April 23, 2009 3:01 PM
11217 sighting over on Curbed yesterday on the 44 Berry Thread Tell me this doesn't soudn like him.......
#38, I love that you are delusional that you actually think the parents in Williamsburg aren't EXACTLY like that also. Hate to break it to you...they are worse. You have to REALLY be a self centered piece of work to raise your child in a neighborhood with about 3 trees, machete welding teenagers, and a general atmosphere which looks eerily similar to Beirut in 1981. Williamsburg is not a place for children, yet it's become even more filled with kids under 5 than even Park Slope (look on Property Shark...it's true!).
Comment #43, left at 04/22/09 05:51 PM.
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Posted by: dirty_hipster at April 23, 2009 3:02 PM
"what is your favorite cartoon?"
Okay, I'll cut to the chase....Tom and Jerry."
"BRG, your interest in a cartoon about a love-hate relationship truly shocks me."
Really Tom and Jerry is not my favorite. But I do like it. I wanted to throw in the word chase with that cartoon. Plus I wanted to see if anyone will pick up on the cat reference.
I love the Loony Tunes!
Posted by: bayridgegirl at April 23, 2009 3:04 PM
"self centered piece of work to raise your child in a neighborhood with about 3 trees, machete welding teenagers,"
Damn! That's rough! Are there really machete wielding teens in WillyB?
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at April 23, 2009 3:05 PM
I would come home for lunch during grade school and we always watched Hollywood Squares. I think I was exposed to more gay men and gay innuendos on that show until I started hitting the bars.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at April 23, 2009 3:07 PM
Precisely ENY. That's why I always wound up in tears. Thank goodness those things arent around anymore to torture the youngins. Or are they and I just don't know about it?
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at April 23, 2009 3:07 PM
Match Game reigns supreme on the homo inneundos! They were relentless with Charles Nelson Reilly.
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at April 23, 2009 3:08 PM
"Damn! That's rough! Are there really machete wielding teens in WillyB?"
There's been a couple of incidents on the Southside of the burg that involved gang on gang violence where a machete was the weapon of choice.
On Curbed - that translates into people running around slashing self entitled mothers with machetes.
Posted by: dirty_hipster at April 23, 2009 3:10 PM
Alec Baldwin on SNL as Charles Nelson reilly...
http://glennrivera.multiply.com/video/item/138
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at April 23, 2009 3:13 PM
Damn. That's a shame. How do you stroll down the street, machete in hand, and not attract attention? Were the gangs identified? Something tells me we may not be talking about Bloods and Crips here, but just curious.
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at April 23, 2009 3:14 PM
wow eny scooby ugly> he is an adorable dog and sorta looks like my own dog. and shaggy has no ambition? he is out 24/7 solving mysteries and crimes. you do know they dont even get paid for it right? it's telling the kind of person u are that you would hate on scooby and shaggy. dont go crying to them the next time there is a man from park slope in a long blonde wig telling you that ENY sucks, and that man wont beme btw!!
*rob*
Posted by: PitbullNYC at April 23, 2009 3:16 PM
ROFL Rob!!! Shaggy and Scooby in Park Slope! What a hoot!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at April 23, 2009 3:19 PM
The Simpsons is the best cartoon ever, and definitely appeals to adults and children alike. My two yr old begs for it if I leave the DVD's out.
Boondocks is is also quite awesome. It's on Cartoon Network and definitely a niche audience show, anyone here ever watch it?
Must admit that I enjoy Curious George alot too
Posted by: Troy McClure at April 23, 2009 3:24 PM
"Damn. That's a shame. How do you stroll down the street, machete in hand, and not attract attention? Were the gangs identified? Something tells me we may not be talking about Bloods and Crips here, but just curious."
I believe one was definitely the Trinatarios and the other was another hispanic gang whose name I cannot recall.
Yeah Snappy - machetes sound scary but they are harder to conceal and you can't get accidentally caught in their cross fire. I'm glad they are their weapon of choice rather then guns frankly.
Posted by: dirty_hipster at April 23, 2009 3:24 PM
Are we going to have Team Shaggy and Team Scooby now?
Posted by: Biff Champion at April 23, 2009 3:24 PM
OK...no more talk about these latin gangs. It keeps bringing up images in my head of a gay porn movie about latin gang induction.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at April 23, 2009 3:27 PM
True, DH. Very True. Very few if any innocent bystanders can get hurt with a machete swing vs. the firing of a gun. What happened to how it was when you just put up your dukes and fought man to man, fist to fist. The worst you got then was a black eye and maybe a broken knuckle from punching.
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at April 23, 2009 3:28 PM
"Yeah Snappy - machetes sound scary but they are harder to conceal and you can't get accidentally caught in their cross fire. I'm glad they are their weapon of choice rather then guns frankly."
Yikes. I'm sticking with my old lady blue hairs in BH!
Posted by: jessibaby at April 23, 2009 3:29 PM
Team Shaggy and Team Scooby?
I don't know which side to choose! I don't wanna be a dog, and I also don't wanna be a clueless, yellow-streaked, hipster-dufus! I like Shaggy and Scooby, but let's face it, they aren't really who you wanna join teams with!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at April 23, 2009 3:30 PM
Jessi, those blue-haired old ladies may not swing machetes, but I know that a cane can leave quite a mark! My great great great Aunt Jane (may she rest in peace) used to hit folks with her cane and cause quite a bit of damage!
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at April 23, 2009 3:31 PM
I'm skipping all of these teams and starting my own...
Team Harriet the Spy!
Posted by: cobblehiller at April 23, 2009 3:32 PM
"dont go crying to them the next time there is a man from park slope in a long blonde wig telling you that ENY sucks, and that man wont beme btw!!"
That was genuinely funny, Rob. You made me laugh, man! I am not surprised in the least that you identify with Shaggy (except he's not gay.....maybe). OK, that said, why would I "go crying to them" the next time a man from park slope in a long blonde wig tells me ENY sucks? What would Scooby and Shaggy do? Run the other way, that's what!! In the end, I'd have to handle it myself. Plus, I don't need to go to Park Slope to hear people say ENY sucks. I'll just wait until Mr. Brownstoner puts up his next post about Starrett City, and read the comments.
Posted by: East New York at April 23, 2009 3:35 PM
True Dat Snappy! I think all gangs today should be named/dress like the gangs in "The Warriors"
Posted by: dirty_hipster at April 23, 2009 3:35 PM
Don't worry Jessi - I would protect you from any machete weilding teens and coked out hipsters we might encounter on our shindigs in the burg.
Posted by: dirty_hipster at April 23, 2009 3:37 PM
"Are we going to have Team Shaggy and Team Scooby now?"
Rewrite:
"Are we going to have Team Shaggy and Team Smooth now?"
Posted by: Biff Champion at April 23, 2009 3:40 PM
"Don't worry Jessi - I would protect you from any machete weilding teens and coked out hipsters we might encounter on our shindigs in the burg."
Thanks, DH. I've never felt more like Daphne...oh Fred...!!!
Posted by: jessibaby at April 23, 2009 3:44 PM
"My great great great Aunt Jane (may she rest in peace) used to hit folks with her cane and cause quite a bit of damage!"
Snappy, is she one of the women featured on this voice mail message?
http://scottrope.typepad.com/scott_rope/files/voice_mail.mp3
Posted by: sixyearsandcounting at April 23, 2009 3:51 PM
Come to Kensington! The only gangs we have are the Lubavichev Orthodox Jews.
Posted by: Kensingtonian at April 23, 2009 3:52 PM
There used to be a gang of cats in my yard.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at April 23, 2009 3:54 PM
Oy! May you be flogged with lox!
Posted by: bxgrl at April 23, 2009 3:54 PM
"There used to be a gang of cats in my yard."
Me too, so I moved them indoors.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at April 23, 2009 3:59 PM
We have gangs of cats both indoors and outdoors
Posted by: bxgrl at April 23, 2009 4:01 PM
If you start talking about cats, there's going to be a gang of posters coming after you.
Posted by: bayridgegirl at April 23, 2009 4:07 PM
CAAAATS! When I was young we had a cat named Barney who loved popcorn.
400!
Posted by: sixyearsandcounting at April 23, 2009 4:08 PM
You mean like these people, BRG? Apparently they have mugs and refrigerator magnets and everything!
Cat Haters Of the World
http://www.chowmember.com/
[Sickos]
Posted by: cobblehiller at April 23, 2009 4:10 PM
What is having a very funny short circuit between his What persona and his BHO persona over in HOTD.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at April 23, 2009 4:10 PM
sixyears, i meant to ask you..... How do you know when there are events in Sycamore? Do you know when the next Beer and Cheese tasting is?
Posted by: Kensingtonian at April 23, 2009 4:10 PM
"sixyears, i meant to ask you..... How do you know when there are events in Sycamore? Do you know when the next Beer and Cheese tasting is?"
Looks like the OT just turned two more heteros....
Posted by: jessibaby at April 23, 2009 4:13 PM
Ken: there's a calendar on their website, and you can be Sycamore's friend on Facebook. Not sure when their next thing is, but there's usually a beer/whiskey/etc. tasting once or twice a month.
Posted by: sixyearsandcounting at April 23, 2009 4:15 PM
"Ken: there's a calendar on their website, and you can be Sycamore's friend on Facebook. Not sure when their next thing is, but there's usually a beer/whiskey/etc. tasting once or twice a month."
oooh, smoochy, smoochy...guess me and my blond wig are going to have sit tight over at Bird.
Posted by: jessibaby at April 23, 2009 4:20 PM
jessi...just because two guys want to drink beer together without the annoyances of a woman around don't mean they are homos :)
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at April 23, 2009 4:20 PM
JB: Don't worry, I won't fall for Ken, even if he plies me with alcohol. My loyalties to Team Hetero are quite firm.
Posted by: sixyearsandcounting at April 23, 2009 4:21 PM
Thanks sixyears. I saw the calendar but no where did it mention the beer and cheese thing, only a couple of live music events. I'll friend them on facebook.
Posted by: Kensingtonian at April 23, 2009 4:22 PM
"jessi...just because two guys want to drink beer together without the annoyances of a woman around don't mean they are homos :)"
DIBS, I'm guessing you learned that lesson the hard way, right?
Posted by: jessibaby at April 23, 2009 4:23 PM
"My loyalties to Team Hetero are quite firm."
No re-write required!
Posted by: bayridgegirl at April 23, 2009 4:23 PM
jessi...if you had been on here longer you would have known that i don't bother going to bars anymore to pick up guys.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at April 23, 2009 4:26 PM
"DIBS, I'm guessing you learned that lesson the hard way, right?"
No rewrite required here either!
Posted by: sixyearsandcounting at April 23, 2009 4:27 PM
DIBS, I know where you go...I'm a big fan of Patpong, too!
Posted by: jessibaby at April 23, 2009 4:30 PM
"Ken: there's a calendar on their website, and you can be Sycamore's friend on Facebook. Not sure when their next thing is, but there's usually a beer/whiskey/etc. tasting once or twice a month."
MMMMM whiskey. Gonna go home and have me some van winkle reserve 15 yr
Posted by: dirty_hipster at April 23, 2009 4:31 PM
jessi, if I was gay and wanted to hit on a guy, it would be pretty stupid for me to go after sixyears considering there are plenty of gay guys on here.
re-write time!
Posted by: Kensingtonian at April 23, 2009 4:32 PM
Kens, you can't help who you like!
Posted by: jessibaby at April 23, 2009 4:38 PM
Brownstoner, you need to advertise in more ladies mag. single guy vs gal ratio is all messed up here.
Posted by: more4less at April 23, 2009 4:39 PM
Jessi...did you see what happened today in HOTD?? The What and BHO?
People who post with two different log in names eventually screw up, unless they're veeeeeery careful.
Posted by: bayridgegirl at April 23, 2009 4:40 PM
"Jessi...did you see what happened today in HOTD?? The What and BHO?"
Jessi doesn't give a crap about What and BHO, and frankly I'm starting to wonder why she's here.
Posted by: cobblehiller at April 23, 2009 4:42 PM
BRG: I totally did and it was hilarious! Skittles are on me tonight!
Posted by: jessibaby at April 23, 2009 4:44 PM
jessi...you go to male go-go bars in Patpong??? Which ones are your favorites??
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at April 23, 2009 4:46 PM
Ouch, CH...I work in Real Estate/Capital Markets for crying out loud -- how do you think I found this blog in the first place?...Sometimes I'd rather focus on my pothetic dating life than my crappy career...
Posted by: jessibaby at April 23, 2009 4:46 PM
DIBS, looks like you found a new BFF to go to Patpong with!
jessi, I guess you can't help who you like as well...
Posted by: Kensingtonian at April 23, 2009 4:50 PM
That may be, I remain unconvinced.
Posted by: cobblehiller at April 23, 2009 4:51 PM
DIBS, I'm drawing a blank on the name of my favorite, why do I think it was called Goldfinger -- I spent the night buying cola for a lovely Katoy named Yaya...
CH, I feel as if I need to spend tomorrow writing only substantive posts -- maybe that's the key to the OT -- you need to make a legit name for yourself before you can act like an fool the sandbox....
Posted by: jessibaby at April 23, 2009 4:54 PM
No love for JB from the Brownstoner Ladies!
Posted by: dirty_hipster at April 23, 2009 4:55 PM
jessi...my favorites were Barbierry (around the corner on Suriwongse) and Tawan....further down Suriwongse across from the Tawan ramada. I've spent about two years of weekends at them!!!!
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at April 23, 2009 4:57 PM
"you need to make a legit name for yourself before you can act like an fool the sandbox"
Hm, possibly.
Posted by: cobblehiller at April 23, 2009 4:57 PM
I went to Patpong and Phuket and Chiang Mai. Did they have bars there? I must have missed them.
Posted by: Biff Champion at April 23, 2009 4:57 PM
DH, I'm not sure they're all "ladies" all of the time!!! :)
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at April 23, 2009 4:58 PM
Jessi when did you go to Thailand and for what reason?
Posted by: bayridgegirl at April 23, 2009 4:58 PM
: P DIBS
Posted by: cobblehiller at April 23, 2009 5:00 PM
I like What / BHO less now. Too friendly
Posted by: more4less at April 23, 2009 5:00 PM
Haha Dave. They're very possesive!
Posted by: dirty_hipster at April 23, 2009 5:02 PM
DH, Ken, 6yrs - fellas, think it's time you realize you need to hunt somewhere where there's a legit prey to pounce on.
Posted by: more4less at April 23, 2009 5:06 PM
"Haha Dave. They're very possesive!"
And scary!!
"Jessi when did you go to Thailand and for what reason?"
Geez, can't a girl go to Thailand....
Posted by: jessibaby at April 23, 2009 5:06 PM
"CH, I feel as if I need to spend tomorrow writing only substantive posts -- maybe that's the key to the OT -- you need to make a legit name for yourself before you can act like an fool the sandbox...."
jessi- What! You thought we all did that? I'd be sorely depressed if I ever wrote a substantative OT post. It's a matter of pride, I tell you! :-)
Posted by: bxgrl at April 23, 2009 5:07 PM
I smell Randolph in a new suit.
Posted by: cobblehiller at April 23, 2009 5:10 PM
"I smell Randolph in a new suit."
cobble, sorry, it may have just been the bean salad I had at lunch.
Posted by: Biff Champion at April 23, 2009 5:12 PM
Would it be wrong to blow off a tenants organizing meeting to have lobster and gin gimlets at Walter Crackfood?
Posted by: mopar at April 23, 2009 5:12 PM
Randi is hot - so I heard
Posted by: more4less at April 23, 2009 5:12 PM
Ah, the Bushwick dilemna.
Posted by: mopar at April 23, 2009 5:13 PM
Randi, like many Thai males, seems to experience a certain amount of gender confusion.
Posted by: sixyearsandcounting at April 23, 2009 5:14 PM
Would it be wrong to blow off a tenants organizing meeting to have lobster and gin gimlets at Walter Crackfood?
Posted by: mopar at April 23, 2009 5:12 PM
I'm assuming that's a rhetorical question.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at April 23, 2009 5:14 PM
Mopar, where's Walter? you got me interested in checking it out
Posted by: more4less at April 23, 2009 5:15 PM
We shall see, beans or Randi. I'm patient.
Posted by: cobblehiller at April 23, 2009 5:15 PM
"Would it be wrong to blow off a tenants organizing meeting to have lobster and gin gimlets at Walter Crackfood?"
Haha Mopar - See if they can make Walter Foods the venue.
I've seriously had the urge to go there every night this week. It's so bad!
Have you been to barrio chino before? same owner as walter foods, but they make crack margaritas and steak tacos instead of gimlets and lobster
Posted by: dirty_hipster at April 23, 2009 5:16 PM
"Mopar, where's Walter? you got me interested in checking it out"
grand and roebling in williamsburg - seriously the best restaurant to open this year anywhere in the city (i'm a food/drink snob). one of the few restaurants in williamsburg worth the trip if you don't live there.
Posted by: dirty_hipster at April 23, 2009 5:19 PM
What's taking a serious PWNING from MM and bxgrl in HOTD.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at April 23, 2009 5:20 PM
Mopar- how can you even ask? Lobster and gimlets!!
Posted by: bxgrl at April 23, 2009 5:20 PM
"seriously the best restaurant to open this year anywhere in the city "
check that-2nd best momofuku ko was better
Posted by: dirty_hipster at April 23, 2009 5:21 PM
Oooh, lobster, I can't remember when I last had lobster.
Posted by: cobblehiller at April 23, 2009 5:22 PM
Wow - I missed some day here on Browstoner
you guys are almost up to 500!!!!!!!
Posted by: gemini10 at April 23, 2009 5:24 PM
Making me jealous. I'll be up in Provincetown for an extended Memorial Day weekend and looking forward to lots of lobster. Lobster eggs benedict!!!
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at April 23, 2009 5:26 PM
momofuku is sushi? where's that located? only williamsburg place I drop by ocassionally is SEA and I think I'm bored w/ it plus think quality dropping with each visit
Posted by: more4less at April 23, 2009 5:26 PM
"momofuku is sushi? where's that located? only williamsburg place I drop by ocassionally is SEA and I think I'm bored w/ it plus think quality dropping with each visit"
Momofuku is more of new american fusion with asian flare.
There's 3 momofuku restaurants all on 1st ave in the east village. ssam bar is chef david chang's most popular - food is very creative and reasonably priced. there's also "noodle bar" and "milk bar"
Ko is his newest restaurant - it only has 12 seats around an open kitchen. no menu, just a 10 course tasting menu for 100 bucks. absolutely fantastic. currently the hardest reservation to get in the city (worth getting anyway) It was awarded 2 michelan only a few months after opening.
Posted by: dirty_hipster at April 23, 2009 5:34 PM
sorry - Ko gets me excited. Shaved frozen fois gras over reisling jello - mmmmmmmm
Posted by: dirty_hipster at April 23, 2009 5:37 PM
Did you hear about the new "baby shaker" app that Apple had to remove from the iPhone? You can vent your frustrations by shaking a virtual baby!!!!
I bet it's be a hot seller in PS.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at April 23, 2009 5:38 PM
Walter is not the 2nd best restaurant to open this year. El Almacen is much better.
DH, have I heard of Barrio Chino? I practically live there.
Posted by: mopar at April 23, 2009 5:50 PM
"Walter is not the 2nd best restaurant to open this year. El Almacen is much better.
DH, have I heard of Barrio Chino? I practically live there."
Haven't been to El Almacen yet - how are the drinks?
Haha!! I'm sure we've probably been @ BC at the same time. Love that place. Habanaero Margarita is bananas.
Posted by: dirty_hipster at April 23, 2009 5:56 PM
mopar, that's the big trade-off if you buy something now -cant dine out as frequent as now while renting. Owning has it rewards and it comes with a cost (beyond financial) hence renting is not necessarily bad.
Posted by: more4less at April 23, 2009 6:01 PM
That baby app would be genius. There is a wailing baby in my building. Loves to start up at around 3:45am.
Posted by: LincolnSlope at April 23, 2009 6:04 PM
"Haven't been to El Almacen yet - how are the drinks?"
Now there's the big tradeoff -- they don't have any (yet). It was BYOB. The food is amazing though. When they do finally have drinks the line will be five miles long.
more4less, we're looking at places that will cost the same as renting but have double the space. And our rent is very low.
Posted by: mopar at April 23, 2009 6:08 PM
OK, that does it. Lobster time.
Posted by: mopar at April 23, 2009 7:39 PM
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