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After a few unused FGVOTD submissions, the chicken persisted and ended up hitting one out of the park (hitting it out of the henhouse?) with the one he sent me last night.
This is one of the funniest videos I have seen in a long time.
Thanks the chicken:
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x9gcyi_total-eclipse-spoof_music
Posted by: Biff Champion at June 2, 2009 9:17 AM
Hooray for me!
Posted by: the chicken at June 2, 2009 9:23 AM
Very creative. That said, I though all of us PLUSAs had too much time on our hands.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at June 2, 2009 9:26 AM
lame. gets old after 50 seconds.
Posted by: randolph at June 2, 2009 9:26 AM
"lame. gets old after 50 seconds."
But enough about Randi's trolling...
Posted by: Biff Champion at June 2, 2009 9:29 AM
That was funny. At first I thought it was ripping on the karaoke videos but then realized that it was a spoof of the actual video. BTW, was Rob put in the penalty box?
Posted by: jessibaby at June 2, 2009 9:30 AM
kachow!
Posted by: the chicken at June 2, 2009 9:30 AM
Did anyone see Conan OBrien's premier on The Tonight Show last night - IMHO I thought he was pretty good, but for god's sake - bring it back to NYC!
Posted by: dirty_hipster at June 2, 2009 9:33 AM
http://www.lewrockwell.com/north/north71....
The 'No Problem' Mindset: Guaranteed Destruction
by Gary North
Most people will not change. Too radical. Not going with the flow. Not betting against the herd.
The best examples in the 20th century were Jews in Germany in 1933. They stayed. This included Jewish bankers, all of whom could have left. They thought they could deal with Hitler. They did not read Mein Kampf. They did not take it seriously.
About 7% did leave early: 38,000 out of 523,000. More left after 1938. By 1941, about 160,000 remained in Germany. Then emigration was closed by the Nazis. Earlier, it was encouraged. The data are here.
At some price, almost all could have left. There were countries that would have let them in. They would have had to learn a new language. They would have arrived in poverty. But Jews had faced those options ever since the Assyrian captivity in the eighth century B.C. So what?
They all would not have escaped the Nazis. Some would have moved to other European countries that were overrun by Germany after 1939. But they could have tried to get away. They stayed. They refused to acknowledge the warning signals. "It can't be that bad." It got worse.
Jews had an answer for worrywarts. "No problem. We can handle it."
The Armenians went through the same thing. The Turkish massacres of 1895 were a foretaste. Most stayed behind. Then came the genocide of 1915.
NO PROBLEM!
Look back at the economy in October 2007. The Dow was at 14,000. The banks were booming. Real estate was down a little, but the experts gave no warning. They were wrong. All of them.
The U.S. government is running a $1.8 trillion deficit this year. Federal tax receipts are down 34%, which means that the deficit will go above $2 trillion. No one cares. No one says, "This is the end. The American economy will never again be what it was."
Think "2007." Would you have believed that Chrysler and GM were both headed for bankruptcy? In October 2007 GM shares were at $43. Now they are at $1. There was an industry called investment banking. Bear Stearns, Lehman Brothers, and Goldman Sachs were not part of the commercial banking system. To survive, a few made the transition in September 2008. Some did not make the cut.
Merrill Lynch is gone. Bank of America and Citigroup were bailed out by the government. They would have gone under. They sell for a fraction of what they did in 2007.
And what do most people say? "No problem."
There is no problem for which their answer is not "no problem."
Medicare will go bust. Social Security will go bust. "No problem."
The unemployment rate keeps rising. "No problem."
When people refuse to face reality, because reality is going to be more painful than anything they have experienced, they look for signs that the problems they cannot avoid without changing are really not that bad. They look for offsetting good news.
They think the status quo ante will return. The U.S. government is about to spend another $30 billion to buy a dead carcass of a company. It has already spent $20 billion. "No problem."
The government will let the company stiff bondholders for $27 billion in exchange for 10% of the company, 72% owned by the government and 17% by the United Auto Workers medical insurance fund. "No problem."
Bondholders were originally told that it would take a 90% vote to authorize this. The government has changed the rules. It will determine after the May 30 vote by bondholders what percentage must approve. "No problem.
The company will never return to what it was. "No problem." People will not buy as many cars as before from a company run by the government and the United Auto Workers. "No problem."
The Dow rose 100 points on the rumor that the largest bondholders will accept the deal. The deal is a disaster, but investors are in "No problem" mode. Somehow, the wipeout is less of a wipeout.
Who is going to buy a GM car instead of a Japanese car? Here is a company that is about to break its contracts with thousands of its dealers. "No problem." Yet buyers are expected to trust a GM warranty.
Oldsmobile is gone. "No problem." Pontiac is going. "No problem." Cadillac sells its cars with an ad of a flash model putting the pedal to the medal. Hot stuff! The company thinks people with money will not see through this ad. The Cadillac division has lost its way. "No problem."
The price/earnings ratio for the S&P 500 is over 120. Traditionally, 20 was regarded a sell. The investor pays $120 on the hope that the stock will retain a dollar of earnings, and pay investors some minimal percentage of these earnings as dividends. "No problem."
We are watching the investment world adopting a lemming mentality that has always produced losses. "This time it's different. No problem."
CONSUMER CONFIDENCE
The Conference Board announced that consumer confidence is up to 55. The 50 figure is neutral. Yet consumer confidence is a lagging indicator historically. When it rises, the stock market usually falls.
The indicator is a reflection on what the stock market has done recently. To use consumer confidence as a justification for buying stocks is nonsense. This is like saying, "I will buy stocks because the public is confident, which based on the fact that stocks have risen." If that strategy worked, stocks would never stop rising.
Even hard-money newsletter readers are beginning to doubt that the recent good news is in fact "less worse than expected" bad news. This is the stuff of dreams that do not come true.
Readers look at the reports, and the reports look awful: falling home prices, rising unemployment, an astronomical Federal deficit. But the media say we are close to a bottom – the bottom of a crash that none of them forecasted.
Readers think, "by the standards of late 2007, what
Posted by: Return of The What at June 2, 2009 9:33 AM
I think he was, jessi.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at June 2, 2009 9:34 AM
""lame. gets old after 50 seconds."
But enough about Randi's trolling..."
if i don't like your stupid video that makes me a troll?
Posted by: randolph at June 2, 2009 9:36 AM
rob deserves what he gets!!! alpha PLUSA
Posted by: randolph at June 2, 2009 9:37 AM
Thanks, Dave. That sucks. I thought there was a forum post about it, but I don't see it today.
Posted by: jessibaby at June 2, 2009 9:37 AM
poor rob
Posted by: dirty_hipster at June 2, 2009 9:38 AM
"if i don't like your stupid video that makes me a troll?"
No, not liking the video makes you humourless.
"rob deserves what he gets!!! alpha PLUSA"
This makes you a troll.
Posted by: Biff Champion at June 2, 2009 9:39 AM
and the fact that you are the first one to post every fricking day makes you a complete PLUSA. feel proud. you earned it.
Posted by: randolph at June 2, 2009 9:40 AM
Good morning, What.
Yes, and the banks will raise record amounts of money this week to pay off the TARP. I'd say the response in the market is "No problem."
See my Forum post.
The S&P is +38% from the March bottom, the NASDAQ +43% and Emerging markets, the best examples of risk, even more so. ISM New Orders/Inventories has staged a dramatic reversal for 3 months now.
You continue to ignore the facts at your peril. Only a fool uses the rear view mirror to look forward.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at June 2, 2009 9:40 AM
randi...EVERTONE knows you're just a troll. You've never added anything to any post, tour gender is suspect & you're generally as useful as tits on a boar.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at June 2, 2009 9:42 AM
Get out of my way! I got to pee!
What happened to Rob? I noticed he was acting up lately. Some kind of ramen noodle triggered dementia?
Posted by: IMBY at June 2, 2009 9:44 AM
Good morning everyone...what's this talk of Rob in the penalty box? What did I miss?
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at June 2, 2009 9:44 AM
Randi, thanks for noticing! But I actually posted second yesterday. Please get with the program. I still prefer to be a total PLUSA over an unfunny troll.
Posted by: Biff Champion at June 2, 2009 9:44 AM
I'm confused? I thought Randi was trying/hoping to break into the PLUSAs?
Posted by: the chicken at June 2, 2009 9:47 AM
Snappy and all;
See yesterday's thread about the middle-aged couple from NJ selling their house and moving to Williamsburg. Rob was spewing out random vitriol, and Mr. B. had had enough of it.
By the way, at the end of the thread, the columnist from the NYT's "The Hunt" column actually replied to my criticism. It does a conservative's heart good to see that you put the NYT on the defensive!
Posted by: benson at June 2, 2009 9:48 AM
randi:
http://redwing.hutman.net/~mreed/warriorshtm/lonelyguy.htm
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at June 2, 2009 9:49 AM
Yes, and the banks will raise record amounts of money this week to pay off the TARP. I'd say the response in the market is "No problem."
Keep your eyes on the 10 and 30 T-Bill auctions. Also use your Bloomberg Terminal to look at the MBS Market, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac debt markets! There is a vertical line going up and the Banks are trying to rescind the rate locks!
"The S&P is +38% from the March bottom, the NASDAQ +43% and Emerging markets, the best examples of risk, even more so. ISM New Orders/Inventories has staged a dramatic reversal for 3 months now."
On lower VOLUME!!!!!!!! Plus with the Fed pumping Commodities are going up! Do you think high food and gas prices are "bullish"????
Re-read that story Dave! This is your future, listen to assholes at your own peril...
The What
Someday this war is gonna end...
Posted by: Return of The What at June 2, 2009 9:51 AM
Yes, benson, congratulations. However, in today's Tuesday's Links, Newman is back up to the same bullshit with the last line of his story saying that there was a lot more crime but no corroboration of the facts. Typical journalist, even more typical NY Times crap.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at June 2, 2009 9:53 AM
benson, thanks for pointing us to that. Mr. B gave it to Rob pretty good at 11:51am. Ouch!
Posted by: Biff Champion at June 2, 2009 9:55 AM
Rates are still historically low, What. Everything is relative. You need to think bigger picture and incorporate ALL the facts, not your selective cut-and-paste.
Include all the recent capital rising in the market volume numbers and then see where the money is flowing. It's been flowing into Emerging Markets in huge numbers. It has been flowing into corporate debt.
You have too narrow a view of "the market."
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at June 2, 2009 9:56 AM
Biff and all;
I found it amusing that Mr. B. came back from his vacation with all guns blasting, taking Rob and The What down to the mat. I can just picture his thoughts. One week the guy is soaking up the beauty of Amalfi, the next week he has to deal with their day-to-day comments on this site. I can just picture Mr. B. saying to himself "I don't need this sh*t" and then going to the keyboard to deal with them.
Posted by: benson at June 2, 2009 10:02 AM
Poor Rob.
Perhaps Mr. B should have a comment moderator. If the comment isn't 'elevated' enough it doesn't get posted.
Gawd.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at June 2, 2009 10:05 AM
We're allowed our opinions so long as they're the right ones.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at June 2, 2009 10:05 AM
I have no idea who Gary North is but his assessment of the Jews in Germany is about as amateurish as a high school term paper. Good use of a bad analogy to make a point but as someone who has a little knowledge on the subject, let me say:
1. yes, many Jews could not believe that the country they had called home for hundreds of years, or friends, neighbors and even family would turn on them. Mnay fought for Germany in WW I
2. Millions tried to get out and were held hostage by the germans in order to get their families to pay ransom to get them out. This happened to my aunt and her family. Only one survived.
3. those who tried to escape were often caught and beaten. My cousin, for instance.
4. Pre War Germany had a population of Jews put at anywhere between 600-900,000. (NOT 160,000) The majority of Jews lived in Eastern Europe. Poland had over 3 million.
5. They were lied to in order to not overly frighten them- so that the Germans could raid their homes and possessions and lands at their leisure. Had Jews been able to leave en masse, Hitler would have lost all of their arts and treasure and money leave with them.
6. Supposedly not even the majority of the German people believed in the reality of the "Final Solution."
To use Jews as an example of ostriches is both ignorant of the whole story, human psychology and actual history. Not to mention- an insult. Pick a better analyst- one has actually has a few real facts under his belt.
Posted by: bxgrl at June 2, 2009 10:06 AM
LOL, benson. maybe he had a meeting with some Sicilians that are lurkers and they told him to grow a set of "cajones." ")
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at June 2, 2009 10:06 AM
" Mr. B gave it to Rob pretty good at 11:51am. Ouch!"
Hi Biff! Rob made some good points but he has learn to fight! He should come to my Dojo and learn What-Fu! I tore Brownstoner a new one yesterday (I know ya'll disagree) and went to pick on Rob!
"It has been flowing into corporate debt."
So you want to loan your money to a company that received TARP money????!!!!!
What the fuck just happen to GM Bond holders???? Ok Dave not today, see you on the other side..
The What (Let Dave invest your money. This time it's "different".)
Someday this war is gonna end...
Posted by: Return of The What at June 2, 2009 10:06 AM
Biff and Chicken great video. My husband and I had a good laugh at it. Then I ran down the hallway in slow motion looking from side to side with the perplexed fear eyes.
At least he thinks I'm amusing.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at June 2, 2009 10:08 AM
benson, I was thinking the same thing: Post Amalfi Stress Disorder! Who wouldn't be ornery having to leave that paradise?
Posted by: Biff Champion at June 2, 2009 10:10 AM
"We're allowed our opinions so long as they're the right ones."
I elect Biff Champion as Director of Opinions. Say one, say all...
The What
Someday this war is gonna end...
Posted by: Return of The What at June 2, 2009 10:10 AM
THL, don't scare the cats.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at June 2, 2009 10:12 AM
yea
Posted by: TownhouseLady at June 2, 2009 10:12 AM
It was in slow mo. They had plenty of time to duck and cover.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at June 2, 2009 10:14 AM
wow- damned if he does, damned if he doesn't. Frankly, rob needed a time out. Yesterday was one nasty day and since we all play in Mr. B's sandbox and on his dime, it would be well to remember that. He also doesn't not censor much. give him credit for that.
Posted by: bxgrl at June 2, 2009 10:16 AM
Hope Rob is back soon. Always enjoy reading what he has to say, even when it is ridiculous. It's notable that the people that like him the most are generally those that have met him, and his biggest detractors are those that never have.
Posted by: etson at June 2, 2009 10:20 AM
"I elect Biff Champion as Director of Opinions. Say one, say all..."
What, I'm honoured. But my plate is full at the moment. Although one of my favourite expressions is, "when I want your opinion, I'll give it to you."
Posted by: Biff Champion at June 2, 2009 10:21 AM
> "Frankly, rob needed a time out."
Gonna have to agree with you there. His constant stream of uniformed and bitter yammering was making the site unbearable.
Posted by: SnarkSlope at June 2, 2009 10:22 AM
THL, as you were running in slow motion, did you happen to notice DIBS flirting with the male gymnasts?
Posted by: Biff Champion at June 2, 2009 10:22 AM
"all play in Mr. B's sandbox and on his dime, it would be well to remember that."
Hey remember this- We make Brownstoner not the other way around!!!!!!!! Fuck Jon, NY Magazine story was made because of me, not Jon!!!!! How many time Adam tried to contact me???!!! Don't feed into that bullshit! Look at curbed.com they page hits has fallen because no more Anonymous comments it's a ghost town there! Come on you guys are smarter that that, Right???
The What
Someday this war is gonna end...
Posted by: Return of The What at June 2, 2009 10:24 AM
Madonna always had a better class of gymnasts more to my taste.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at June 2, 2009 10:24 AM
It's true, opposing opinions can be SO irritating.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at June 2, 2009 10:25 AM
Just skimmed that thread and read Rob's comments. He got sidelined for that???? Much worse has been spewed on this site. WTF?
Ok, back to work. Later my lovely PLUSAs :)
Posted by: InsertSnappyNameHere at June 2, 2009 10:26 AM
I thought Rob might've been victim to cigarette withdrawal - he said he was going to try again over the weekend.
Posted by: Arkady at June 2, 2009 10:27 AM
"Gonna have to agree with you there. His constant stream of uniformed and bitter yammering was making the site unbearable."
Yep SnarkSlope your comments has elevated people intellect and thought provoking...
The What (Get me a Bat!)
Someday this war is gonna end...
Posted by: Return of The What at June 2, 2009 10:27 AM
"His constant stream of uniformed and bitter yammering was making the site unbearable."
He wore a uniform? Who knew there was a dress code for this site? :-)
Snark, I love it when you drop in here. Don't be a stranger!
Posted by: Biff Champion at June 2, 2009 10:27 AM
"we all play in Mr. B's sandbox and on his dime"
Bxgrl;
It's the complete opposite. Mr. B. makes his dime due to our patronage.
I do agree, however, that as the publisher it's his right to control the site's contents.
Posted by: benson at June 2, 2009 10:28 AM
Rob, feel free to grab your 99 cent store beach bucket and spade and come play in my sandbox.
You can leave the sand sifter behind here as there's no b@ll Sh%t to sift out.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at June 2, 2009 10:29 AM
MORE FACTS WHAT.......
Pending U.S. Home Resales Surge the Most Since 2001
June 2 (Bloomberg) -- The number of Americans signing
contracts to buy previously owned homes climbed 6.7 percent in April, the fourth increase in five months and almost 14 times as much as forecast, as lower prices attracted buyers.
The gain in the index of signed purchase agreements, or
pending home resales, was the biggest in more than seven years and followed a 3.2 percent increase in March, the National Association of Realtors said today in Washington. The April reading was up 3.2 percent from the same month a year earlier.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at June 2, 2009 10:30 AM
I did think it was good that Mr B started to engage people in the comment threads yesterday, though. It's good to see him explain his point of view more rather than always having to draw inferences, which can sometimes be wrong, from the initial posts.
It's just unfortunate that he seems to have also seen fit to put someone in the penalty box for very little (whereas Randolph, ghettoazz etc etc are still here by the way).
Posted by: etson at June 2, 2009 10:32 AM
agree with you on all point etson.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at June 2, 2009 10:34 AM
> "Snark, I love it when you drop in here. Don't be a stranger!"
Thanks Biff. Work has been keeping me superbusy, and on top of that I've been apartment hunting.
Posted by: SnarkSlope at June 2, 2009 10:34 AM
I like the diversity of points of view - finding out the rationale of opinions different from my own. The days on which there's a topic that really gets everyone going are much better than the ones when OT is just videos & such.
Posted by: Arkady at June 2, 2009 10:35 AM
"June 2 (Bloomberg) -- The number of Americans signing
contracts to buy previously owned homes climbed 6.7 percent in April, the fourth increase in five months and almost 14 times as much as forecast, as lower prices attracted buyers."
Hey Dumbfuck 43% are foreclosures....
"National Association of Realtors "
Fox: Henhouse is secured.
The What
Someday this war is gonna end...
Posted by: Return of The What at June 2, 2009 10:36 AM
" I've been apartment hunting.
Posted by: SnarkSlope at June 2, 2009 10:34 AM"
Are you looking in Manhattan??? LMMFAO!
Someday this war is gonna end..
Posted by: Return of The What at June 2, 2009 10:37 AM
What just got PWNED by Montrose in the Walkabout Thread.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at June 2, 2009 10:40 AM
Snark, that's a good thing (being super busy with work these days).
Are you looking to stay in Park Slope? I wouldn't blame you; it's an incredible neighbourhood. Good luck in your search.
Posted by: Biff Champion at June 2, 2009 10:40 AM
"The days on which there's a topic that really gets everyone going are much better than the ones when OT is just videos & such."
Arkady, I'm sure you meant to add "FGVOTD notwithstanding" at the end of that, right? :-)
Posted by: Biff Champion at June 2, 2009 10:44 AM
"What-Fu!" OMG! Gotta hand it to you, What, you are hilarious!
I have to take issue with Rob being 'slapped down' by Mr. B, while Rob can be a bit foolish at times, he's certainly no worse than some other commenters that Mr. B has chosen to ignore. And etson makes a good point in that those of us who have met Rob know that he is a good person. His comments don't always reflect what we know to be true about him. But we've been around the block on this subject, time to move on!
DH, I saw Conan - at least the first 45 minutes. He bombed, he was entirely too nervous - which is to be expected to some degree, but he's a professional, and he seemed out of his league/element. I found it hard to watch. All that bobbing and weaving in front of the camera must have made the camera man crazy. Find your mark and stay there! Until he sat down at the desk, and then he calmed down a bit. Unless you're Colin Ferguson, but that's whole 'nother kit and kaboodle.
Posted by: cobblehiller at June 2, 2009 10:55 AM
etson- ghettoazz has been doing very funny rewrites of the What's commments and randolph usually limits him/herself to one or two snide sentences. As much as I like rob, I find his constant discussion of bodily functions and his weird rants a bit much. I don't know why he got to Mr. B yesterday but my guess is it isn't any one thing but just the end of a long line on stuff. And I'm sure he'll be allowed back.
Meanwhile, the Mr. B bashing - all things considered- is out of whack. We made Mr. B? Yeah- that and 2 bucks (soon to go up to 2.25) will get you on the subway.
Posted by: bxgrl at June 2, 2009 10:59 AM
Biff, what in THEE hell does "FGVOTD" stand for?
Also, it seems to me that Rob wasn't so much PUT into the penalty box as he picked up his toys, in some dismay and psychic pain/shame, and went home. I think he's simply laying low because his reckless and racist comments got him flack yesterday. Including from Mister B, which is like having to go to the principal's office.
Posted by: Nokilissa at June 2, 2009 11:03 AM
Noki, you're already at risk losing your PLUSA status (do I need to explain that to you as well) by limiting your posts and keeping them on-topic and insightful and by not engaging regularly in the OT gibberish. And now you have the nerve to ask what FGVOTD (Feel Good Video of the Day) stands for??
Hmmmph...
Posted by: Biff Champion at June 2, 2009 11:10 AM
"racist comments "
Which part was racist Noki? I read a bunch of Rob's comments yesterday. They may have been annoying, but I didn't get that, but maybe I missed the racist part. Can you point it out to me? Was it in the Billyburg/Montclair [can't recall the name of it] people thread?
Posted by: cobblehiller at June 2, 2009 11:12 AM
biff you are a retard.
Posted by: randolph at June 2, 2009 11:13 AM
Nokilissa has always struck me as a bit of an elitist. :)
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at June 2, 2009 11:14 AM
Pot=Kettle, randi. "Retard" is a term we used as children, randi. Elevate your language skills beyond that of a child and the What.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at June 2, 2009 11:15 AM
I am personlly miffed ( on biff's behalf) that Nokilissa does not pay attention! :-)
Posted by: bxgrl at June 2, 2009 11:16 AM
Right, Biff, what you said.
Posted by: Arkady at June 2, 2009 11:17 AM
Ok, Noki may have a point! The acronyms are getting out of control!
Signed,
cobble*1 QOTD, 1 SOTD* hiller, PWCHA, PLUSA
Posted by: cobblehiller at June 2, 2009 11:18 AM
Bxgrl;
Who is bashing Mr. B???????? Many folks (myself included)were somewhat sympathetic to him. As I said, I could empathize (somewhat) with a guy coming back from a week in Amalfi, and then having to deal with some of the posters.
Frankly, I do not take well to your reminders to us that we are on Mr. B's "dime", everytime we criticize the guy. If he didn't want our comments, he can pull the plug on it. If he wants us to write on every thread "Gosh darn, that was a brilliant insight, Mr. B.", he can moderate it so. Of course, as a publisher, he doesn't, because he knows that his hits would quickly diminish to zero if he were to do so.
So, once again, I say: he makes his dime from his patrons, and what he offers them on this site (including giving his posters the ability to provide negative feddback).
Posted by: benson at June 2, 2009 11:20 AM
Hi Cobblehiller!
"I have to take issue with Rob being 'slapped down' by Mr. B, while Rob can be a bit foolish at times, he's certainly no worse than some other commenters that Mr. B has chosen to ignore."
I like Rob because he's very honest on certain subjects! And he lives in Park Slope something that the retards can't do!!!!!! Rob does not whine about thing he has no control over ('cept falling down).
Brownstoner is a fucking Pussy like some other posters on here! Rob is a easy target but when it cones to "Big Game Hunting" i.e. The What, the pussies run for the hills! Plus you have the collection of Assheads Cheering Brownstoner on but when Jon post Covert Race/Class warfare bullshit no one here takes issue with that and I'm sicken no one defended Rob!
Rob I know sometimes you're a nut but I like ya (not that way ; ^ })..
The What (I'm right here)
Someday this war is gonna end...
Posted by: Return of The What at June 2, 2009 11:21 AM
very sneaky cobblehiller.
bxgrl* 2 QOTD, 2SOTD (including 1st SOTD), PJAH, PLUSA, MCLE
Posted by: bxgrl at June 2, 2009 11:22 AM
What is this world coming to?
I wholeheartedly agree with both Benson and The What.
The Townhouselady
Tosses out chap stick....
Posted by: TownhouseLady at June 2, 2009 11:25 AM
benson- sometimes you should be reminded. You took loads of potshots at him at every turn. I give credit where credit is due. Mr. B takes a lot of hits and in case you haven't noticed, Brownstoner is a heck of a lot better place to post than curbed. There's a reason for that. My comment was not aimed at you personally so why did you take it that way? You've been more than curmudgeonly lately (your comment on MM.s column today a case in point). But you still remain my favorite curmudgeon.
Posted by: bxgrl at June 2, 2009 11:25 AM
I actually agree with What and benson on "L'Affaire rob"
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at June 2, 2009 11:28 AM
Well, anyone who thinks Jon is a f**king pussy doesn't have to post here. The fact he didn't take your post down says a lot more about him, than you.
As for the covert race/war crap- please. Can the drivel. You can only get so much mileage out of that tired old canard you put on Jon. If you are referring to myself or MM, we've taken on far more of the battle against racism than you ever did. You in fact love promoting it.
Posted by: bxgrl at June 2, 2009 11:29 AM
"Rob does not whine about thing he has no control over ('cept falling down)."
That was funny.
I'm guessing that by "racist comments", people are referring to what might be perceived as his anti-white posts yesterday, which he has posted before. Personally, none of his comments offended me whatsoever (especially since he is white himself and there is probably more truth to some of the things he says than we care to admit) and I hope he returns soon.
Posted by: Biff Champion at June 2, 2009 11:36 AM
"ell, anyone who thinks Jon is a f**king pussy doesn't have to post here. The fact he didn't take your post down says a lot more about him, than you."
***Targeting System Alert!*****
***Enemy Engagement****
Classic example Bxgrl- Where was she when Rob needed help??? Why is she the "Politicly Correct Retard" of Brownstoner all of sudden but can't decipher what's unfair???
Find 10 Posts of '09 where Brownstoner has portrayed African Americans in a positive light and get back to me. I will not engage you until you find this information Bxgrl!
The What (Another one)
Someday this war is gonna end...
Posted by: Return of The What at June 2, 2009 11:39 AM
I wholeheartedly agree with Benson, The What, DIBS and TownhouseLady.
The Biff (Complete PLUSA, FGVOTD Judge, Brownstoner Social Committee President, Director of Opinions)
Tosses out hockey pucks...
Posted by: Biff Champion at June 2, 2009 11:40 AM
If there were anyone on here who is "anti-white" in his interests it'd be me!!!!!
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at June 2, 2009 11:40 AM
"I'm guessing that by "racist comments", people are referring to what might be perceived as his anti-white posts yesterday, which he has posted before. Personally, none of his comments offended me whatsoever (especially since he is white himself and there is probably more truth to some of the things he says than we care to admit) and I hope he returns soon."
Biff I agree with some of Rob's post. He's giving perspective and the Ice Cream Truck thang was Spot On!!!
Rob if you need (Some help) call The What!
Someday this war is gonna end...
Posted by: Return of The What at June 2, 2009 11:43 AM
OK kids, I'm out to lunch. Please try to keep it civil, don't talk about me while I'm gone and don't engage in any further covert race/class warfare. Please do not slide down the slippery slope of discussing the socio-economic ramifications of Home Depot doors as others have in the Walkabout thread.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at June 2, 2009 11:44 AM
"very sneaky cobblehiller.
bxgrl* 2 QOTD, 2SOTD (including 1st SOTD), PJAH, PLUSA, MCLE"
And you had to go there, didn't you with your 6,784 initials! I forget: what is the "H" in PJA"H"/ and what is MCLE?
[Pretty good self-promotion on my part, no?! ; ) Perhaps there is hope for me yet! LOL!]
Posted by: cobblehiller at June 2, 2009 11:45 AM
"Covert Race/Class warfare"
What, I said it yesterday and I'll say it again: Mr. B may or may not be guilty of race/class warfare, but he's certainly not covert!
I think anyone who gets all up in arms about Rob's comments needs to relax. People have different opinions and Rob makes as much fun of himself as he does of others. If you find someone's free speech unpleasant, counter them with more speech. You may not convince The What (or Rob), but there are any number of third party lurkers out there who will see your point. We shouldn't isolate ourselves from each other online, no matter how occasionally unpleasant we may be. Real life is different, of course.
And now back to grading.
Posted by: sixyearsandcounting at June 2, 2009 11:45 AM
rob doesn't need anyone's help. And you've slapped him down plenty in the past so all you're doing now is taking his side to score points against Jon. I hate hypocrisy and you're a classic example. I have no idea if rob even was banned- I don't supposed it ocurred to anyone maybe he is working or otherwise engaged? It's happened before- he just didn't post for a day or so. But by all means make this an anti-Jon rant. That's what you do best.
Posted by: bxgrl at June 2, 2009 11:45 AM
Belated response to what: Actually, if you read today's Times business page, you would realize that there have been concerns about a possible bankruptcy at GM for years and years. Lots of warnings. This isn't the shocker you think it is, only that the economy pushed GM and Chrysler a little harder and we now have a president who isn't willing to paper over GM's problems with a little more deregualtion here and there. As my mechanic told me a year ago in commenting on how my 10-year old car easily passed inspection, "If Chrysler and General Motors could make an engine like this, they wouldn't be in the sh*ithole they are in." (Of course, it sounds better in a smoke-inflected Argentine accent. Did my mechanic know something you didn't?) It is a selective misreading of history to think that these companies were fine until the recession hit. Remember, Mercedes tried to swallow Chrysler 10 years ago, only to cough it back up at the height of the boom. Chrysler was problematic in the good years.
P.S. Since I have lived in the Slope for 24 years, it is nice to know that, according to you, I am, by definition, not one of the retards.
Posted by: slopefarm at June 2, 2009 11:45 AM
Tosses out hockey pucks...
Posted by: Biff Champion at June 2, 2009 11:40 AM
That is a clear violation of our "Skittles Agreement" (Where can we funnel TARP money thru
The What (On the phone with Mars candy company)
Someday this war is gonna end...
Posted by: Return of The What at June 2, 2009 11:46 AM
"I wholeheartedly agree with Benson, The What, DIBS, Biff and TownhouseLady."
Tosses out Marquet croissants...
Posted by: cobblehiller at June 2, 2009 11:47 AM
Hiya What!
You're on a roll today! [Is it the meds? ; ) ]
"That is a clear violation of our "Skittles Agreement" (Where can we funnel TARP money thru" VERY FUNNY!
Pass some of those funny pink pills over here,
cobble
Posted by: cobblehiller at June 2, 2009 11:48 AM
"Biff I agree with some of Rob's post. He's giving perspective and the Ice Cream Truck thang was Spot On!!!"
What, Rob definitely brings about a different and important perspective and I think he has a lot to add in the sense. Unfortunately, a lot of what he says gets lost within and across his posts and he loses supporters along the way.
Posted by: Biff Champion at June 2, 2009 11:49 AM
I agree with everyone today.
DIBS (Tosses out white truffles)
Beat that Asshats...$10,000/kg.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at June 2, 2009 11:49 AM
cobble- Pompous Jewish Ass Hat and Multiple Cat Lover Extraordinaire. (I threw in the cats for benson's benefit)
Posted by: bxgrl at June 2, 2009 11:51 AM
"What, Rob definitely brings about a different and important perspective and I think he has a lot to add in the sense. Unfortunately, a lot of what he says gets lost within and across his posts and he loses supporters along the way."
So true.
Tosses out Hannah Montana Trucker Hats....
Posted by: TownhouseLady at June 2, 2009 11:52 AM
"Belated response to what: Actually, if you read today's Times business page, you would realize that there have been concerns about a possible bankruptcy at GM for years and years. Lots of warnings."
No fucking shit!!! Really????!!!!! Who would've thunk it???!!!!!
Chrysler????!!!!! With Cerberus and KKR doing the debt deal in 2006 and raking in fees?????!!! The Ass Chimps clapping in joy!!!!!!! Naw never saw it coming!
"P.S. Since I have lived in the Slope for 24 years, it is nice to know that, according to you, I am, by definition, not one of the retards."
Asshat stupid, you are still a retard!
The What (anyone else??)
Someday this war is gonna end...
Posted by: Return of The What at June 2, 2009 11:52 AM
I'm guessing that Rob probably took himself out of the game himself, after a good scolding from Jon. He's probably lurking today, and I hope he comes back, but I also hope he learns to edit himself. He is capable of nailing it right to the wall on some topics, and then mass spewage on others. I don't think he said anything racist, but that term gets tossed around way too much.
Speaking of which, I also don't think defending Jon is either sucking up or reminding everyone that we are playing with his ball and bat. I would have never interacted with, and then become friends with, such a great group of disparate folk without this blog. I've learned a lot about real estate, perhaps too much about what seems to be important to a lot of yuppie types here, and had my naievety dashed by some of the less than charitable remarks on a number of topics. I found my literary voice, as well. I also made some dollars selling at the Flea, so Jon Butler has been berry, berry good for me. (just dated myself, too) Nobody is perfect, nobody agrees with everyone at all times, and that is true in relationships, at work, with neighbors, or with friends.
Like Rob, I think the What nails it many times, and I have never denied that, or failed to give him his props when it happens. We vehemently disagree on many racial issues, which should go to show that black people certainly aren't a monolith, nor should we be. I took issue with Jon on some of the crime reporting, and on other class and race issues, and will continue when I see fit. I just think it's possible to disagree without being disagreeable.
Posted by: Montrose Morris at June 2, 2009 11:53 AM
Biff and Six said it best.
Tosses out Ham and Cheeez croissants [in Rob's honor]....
Posted by: cobblehiller at June 2, 2009 11:54 AM
At the risk of boring everyone with a video, take a look/listen to this. Whom do you prefer, Holliday or Hudson?
This is a little lengthy but amazing
(that's what she said).
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mGw2tQLGjaw
Posted by: Biff Champion at June 2, 2009 11:55 AM
"You're on a roll today! [Is it the meds? ; ) ]"
Yes, yes, yes I'm very close on my release.
"Pass some of those funny pink pills over here,"
Nooooooooooooooo!
"Tosses out Marquet croissants..."
Nooooooooo The SEC, FBI and IRS is on the line! Stop it, Shhhhhhhhhh!
The What (Packs his bags for Cuba)
Someday this war is gonna end...
Posted by: Return of The What at June 2, 2009 11:56 AM
"Tosses out Ham and Cheeez croissants [in Rob's honor]...."
"Tosses out Hannah Montana Trucker Hats...."
AAAAWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW Man!
The What (Spays Skittles from a Helicopter!!)
Someday this war is gonna end..
Posted by: Return of The What at June 2, 2009 11:58 AM
and now for a chuckle...
Trailer Park Fashionista:
http://www.zencancook.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/hillbilly-dude.jpg
Posted by: TownhouseLady at June 2, 2009 12:00 PM
"(Spays Skittles from a Helicopter!!)"
Wow! There's a rare skill! Did you learn that in veterinary school?
Posted by: bxgrl at June 2, 2009 12:00 PM
"I think the What nails it many times, and I have never denied that, or failed to give him his props when it happens. We vehemently disagree on many racial issues, which should go to show that black people certainly aren't a monolith, nor should we be. "
The What checks back in the Hospital. Throws his pills in the garbage...
The What (No not the electric therapy!)
Someday this war is gonna end...
Posted by: Return of The What at June 2, 2009 12:01 PM
The funny thing about all of this is that while we are all waxing philosophically about L'Affaire Rob, he probably just overslept today, and will be on the site in a few minutes. He'll jump in with some irreverent comment about poo mist.
Posted by: benson at June 2, 2009 12:03 PM
THL, not sure if you've ever seen a picture of Bob Marvin, but that could be his much heavier, southern cousin.
(I can say that since Bob said he never reads the OT)
The Biff
Tosses out spliffs and Olde English 40s in honour of Rob
Posted by: Biff Champion at June 2, 2009 12:04 PM
"The What checks back in the Hospital. Throws his pills in the garbage..."
Not the pills! Hold 'em for me, I'll be right over! LOL! ; )
Posted by: cobblehiller at June 2, 2009 12:07 PM
No I haven't. I just really liked the airiness and ingenuity of the design.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at June 2, 2009 12:08 PM
Cobble, I think it was the careless white comments in combination with some of his "thoughts" on the thread about teenagers being shot by other teenagers in a school yard that together gave a rather racist (albeit likely unintentionally) read.
And Biff, UNCLE! I can no more keep up with all of these acronyms then I can read or keep up with the open thread (I always have to scroll and skip. Quel horreur!)
Posted by: Nokilissa at June 2, 2009 12:48 PM
I live alone in an echo chamber. I am always right and the voices I hear support my world view.
I would throw something to the crowd, but the MAB has made such a generous act too expensive for me.
Posted by: ghettoazzpnkbtch at June 2, 2009 12:55 PM
remind me, what's a PLUSA?
Posted by: sam at June 2, 2009 12:56 PM
Thanks Noki, I didn't see Rob's comments on the kids being shot. I'll go look for that.
Posted by: cobblehiller at June 2, 2009 12:56 PM
"the voices I hear"
ghetto, you know, i think there's a pill for that.
Posted by: cobblehiller at June 2, 2009 1:00 PM
Thanks Noki, I didn't see Rob's comments on the kids being shot. I'll go look for that.
Posted by: cobblehiller at June 2, 2009 12:56 PM
The comments was harmless believe ME! Only from his POV!
The What
Someday this war is gonna end...
Posted by: Return of The What at June 2, 2009 1:01 PM
Now can we talk about something important, like the ads posted in the story area?! Ok, it's for a benefit, I get that, but is this going commercial anytime soon?
Posted by: cobblehiller at June 2, 2009 1:05 PM
I think part of PLUSA is pathetic loser....
can't remember the rest.
pathetic loser unhinged sociopaths anonymous?
Posted by: sam at June 2, 2009 1:13 PM
Sam, shame on you!
Pathetic Loser Usual Suspect Asshat.
Now go write that 100 times on the board! ; )
Posted by: cobblehiller at June 2, 2009 1:17 PM
usual suspects asshats.
Posted by: Arkady at June 2, 2009 1:19 PM
cobblehiller. sorry. of course.... pathetic loser usual suspect asshat!
That should have been intuitive.
It's kinda cute actually.
Posted by: sam at June 2, 2009 1:19 PM
I am a long-time reader (2006) and comment every now and again. I find Rob's comments often make me very uncomfortable/uneasy. For me at least, he is not missed.
Posted by: king of the burg at June 2, 2009 1:22 PM
[OOPS, I just posted this by mistake in the Teen Shooting Thread. My bad!]
Btw, this note is for M4L. I'm sorry I was getting so creeped out by you the other day. One of your acquaintances wrote to me privately to tell me that "you're alright", and that I shouldn't be freaked by your postings.
But do me a favor, and just stop with the taking notes, ok?! : )
Posted by: cobblehiller at June 2, 2009 1:28 PM
Pathetic Loser Usual Suspect Asshats ®
Posted by: randolph at June 2, 2009 1:50 PM
Note to self: Cobby gets creeped out by note-taking...
Posted by: the chicken at June 2, 2009 1:57 PM
Very naughty chicken! : D
Posted by: cobblehiller at June 2, 2009 2:02 PM
So do we think that Rob the pitbull has been put on a time-out? He hasn't chimed in today. Was he ranting about white middle class people moving to brooklyn and turning his bodegas into fauxdegas? He hates that.
Posted by: sam at June 2, 2009 2:04 PM
Rob's a good guy - yeah, sometimes his posts are a little off the wall. That being said, there are a few other people that contribute much less on a daily basis (***cough randi cough***)
Posted by: dirty_hipster at June 2, 2009 2:05 PM
I'm back. I see randi has still contributed absolutely nothing.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at June 2, 2009 2:23 PM
Ok, M4L, you not only have one of our mutual commrades/PLUSAs writing to me, you have TWO now. Both vouching for your 'all right kinda family man' status!
You're off the hook! Now you have to come to the PLUSA June event, so I can see for myself! : )
Posted by: cobblehiller at June 2, 2009 2:25 PM
Yes, randi has contributed nothing, but ghetto is getting more intriguing. There is this 1st person narrative that s/he is writing — I like the style of it. S/he may have actual writing talent, if nothing else. And I do mean nothing.
Posted by: cobblehiller at June 2, 2009 2:27 PM
> "Are you looking to stay in Park Slope?"
Nope, actually I am departing my beloved Slope at the end of the month.
I guess that means I will have to retire my handle, and then mayhaps reemerge under a new moniker.
Posted by: SnarkSlope at June 2, 2009 2:32 PM
Where you off to oh Snarky one? (my apologies if this was discussed above)
Posted by: dirty_hipster at June 2, 2009 2:37 PM
"Nope, actually I am departing my beloved Slope at the end of the month. I guess that means I will have to retire my handle, and then mayhaps reemerge under a new moniker."
Wow, that is big news. So we should keep our eyes open for a SnarkStuy or SnarkHeights or SnarkFrisco?
Posted by: Biff Champion at June 2, 2009 2:37 PM
Ghettoazz's posts are brilliant. He/she has correctly characterized a certain poster to the nth degree.
Snark: where are you going? Staying in Brooklyn, or moving to Manhattan?
Posted by: benson at June 2, 2009 2:38 PM
I bet it's SnarkHellsKitchen
Posted by: dirty_hipster at June 2, 2009 2:40 PM
SnarkMurrayHill or SnarkTurtleBay
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at June 2, 2009 2:41 PM
SnarkLand, Oregon?
Posted by: Biff Champion at June 2, 2009 2:43 PM
CentralSnarkSouth?
Posted by: Biff Champion at June 2, 2009 2:44 PM
Snarkburg!
Posted by: dirty_hipster at June 2, 2009 2:46 PM
Queens?
Posted by: TownhouseLady at June 2, 2009 2:48 PM
Yes? Me??? Please specify what type of Queen you are looking for.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at June 2, 2009 2:50 PM
Perhaps he found religion and will move to Boro Snark.
Posted by: jessibaby at June 2, 2009 2:51 PM
BiSnark, North Dakota?
Posted by: Biff Champion at June 2, 2009 2:52 PM
Maybe he found a Sugar Daddy.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at June 2, 2009 2:52 PM
Casnarkie?
Posted by: benson at June 2, 2009 2:55 PM
"new moniker."
ooooh nooooo!
SnarkHill? [We would surely be graced by your presence!]
Hope your new place is great and the move goes smoothly for you Snarky!
Posted by: cobblehiller at June 2, 2009 2:59 PM
I've got it! Snark is going upscale and moving to Snarksdale.
Posted by: benson at June 2, 2009 3:00 PM
Snarkington Heights? Snark's Kitchen? Snarkerdale? Snarkings on Hudson? Trisnarka? Snarkery Park City? Murray Snark? Snarkham Bay? Snarkdt Hill? Vinegar Snark? Snarkabout? East Snarkbush? Snarker's Row? Snarky Island? Snarksend? Snark Heights North? Snarpress Hills? Morrisnarkia? East Snarkem?
Posted by: slopefarm at June 2, 2009 3:07 PM
I just found out that our receptioist out front is from The Dominican republic and her uncle was Juan Marichal.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at June 2, 2009 3:07 PM
IS Juan marichal, still alive and in the baseball Hall of Fame
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at June 2, 2009 3:08 PM
I vote for Bisnark North Dakota
Posted by: sam at June 2, 2009 3:13 PM
Snarksville! Snark Haven? Snarkport? Snark Hook? or that little known area Snarky Town! [Funky Town!] Uh-oh, I feel a video coming on...
Posted by: cobblehiller at June 2, 2009 3:16 PM
slopefarm, where in Bucks did you get married? My friend's mom is sick and they may need to pick a location closer to home.
Posted by: jessibaby at June 2, 2009 3:18 PM
ghettoazz = misterbubble
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at June 2, 2009 3:20 PM
Excellent guesses, one and all.
The answer rhymes with "Witless Narc."
Posted by: SnarkSlope at June 2, 2009 3:20 PM
> "Maybe he found a Sugar Daddy."
I tried that once, but it really wasn't for me, despite the sweet loft in Tribeca.
Posted by: SnarkSlope at June 2, 2009 3:21 PM
Funky Town:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Co0eAPEVDpM&feature=related
I think that first chick is wearing BRGs shoes!
Ooh, here's a better one:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_krgBgGlXE&feature=related
Just in case, you were confused, this is DISCO!
Posted by: cobblehiller at June 2, 2009 3:25 PM
SnarkPark! You're new moniker?! : )
Posted by: cobblehiller at June 2, 2009 3:27 PM
Maybe Mr. B has some rule about not attacking people personally. I enjoy Rob's comments. If he said something ban-worthy, I didn't see it.
Posted by: mopar at June 2, 2009 3:28 PM
DitmasSnark?????
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at June 2, 2009 3:34 PM
Victorian Snarkbush? Prospect Snark South? No, DIBS is right. Ditmas Snark it is.
jessi -- Holly Hedge in Solebury. Just a few miles north of New Hope. They need to guarantee numbers in the high season (we went for dog days of summer and kept it small). This was a number of years ago. They might be pricey now. Great faux-renaissance stone cherubs in a brick garden next to a barn. Pretty setting.
Posted by: slopefarm at June 2, 2009 3:42 PM
Cool Snark - hope your move goes smooth and you enjoy your new stomping grounds!
Posted by: dirty_hipster at June 2, 2009 3:44 PM
And just up the road from Dilly's Corner for great hot dogs and burgers!!!!!
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at June 2, 2009 3:46 PM
Thanks, slopefarm.
Posted by: jessibaby at June 2, 2009 3:49 PM
so a move to North Dakota is out of the question?
Posted by: sam at June 2, 2009 3:50 PM
is it too early to start drinking?
Posted by: randolph at June 2, 2009 3:51 PM
randi, even an idiot like you must know that somewhere in the world it is already 5:00. You buying????
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at June 2, 2009 3:53 PM
Ahem.....since I recommended it on Thursday, F is up 19% from our cost of $5.40. Stay with it.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at June 2, 2009 3:55 PM
"is it too early to start drinking?"
Oh, I'm sorry, I thought you already had!
Posted by: cobblehiller at June 2, 2009 3:56 PM
As long as no one is moving to Snarkhat Hill, I will be please.
I would be a sugar daddy, but it would require a full-time, well-paying job to support myself and another person and someone willing to have sex with me or my baseball bat.
Posted by: ghettoazzpnkbtch at June 2, 2009 4:02 PM
Ice cream at Dilly's too. Right on the towpath.
Posted by: slopefarm at June 2, 2009 4:04 PM
ghetto, Do you have a purpose to being here? I mean do you like Brownstones? Live in one? Decorate one? Do plumbing in one? Wiring? Or did you just trip over this site and decide that any asshats will do? Do tell.
Posted by: cobblehiller at June 2, 2009 4:10 PM
"I mean do you like Brownstones? Live in one? Decorate one? Do plumbing in one? Wiring? Or did you just trip over this site and decide that any asshats will do?"
I think i might fall into that category :(
Posted by: dirty_hipster at June 2, 2009 4:21 PM
"ghetto, Do you have a purpose to being here? I mean do you like Brownstones? Live in one? Decorate one? Do plumbing in one? Wiring? Or did you just trip over this site and decide that any asshats will do? Do tell."
who effing cares! cobble takes it with this whiney little biatch statement. PL of the day.
Posted by: randolph at June 2, 2009 4:22 PM
I drank too much last night. Really I don't know what got into me -except for all that Scotch. Irrational exuberance over the markets strong show?
No booze tonight. Liver's night off.
Posted by: sam at June 2, 2009 4:23 PM
"ghetto, Do you have a purpose to being here? I mean do you like Brownstones? Live in one? Decorate one? Do plumbing in one? Wiring? Or did you just trip over this site and decide that any asshats will do? Do tell."
REWRITE>>>>>
randi, Do you have a purpose to being here? I mean do you like Brownstones? Live in one? Decorate one? Do plumbing in one? Wiring? Or did you just trip over this site and decide that any asshats will do? Do tell.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at June 2, 2009 4:24 PM
Hi I'm back and still there are certain Assheads that will not engage me directly.
1. Now I have a Assfuck who has resurrected himself into a Dopplegangger and using a moniker that conveys Covert Race/Class warfare!
2. A Brooklyn born conservative pussy to the nth degree! When I was hunting for him attacked someone else for associating with me. When I was yelling "I'm over here", the pussy ran away!
See guys I'm right here!! I'm not Rob or 11217 Bitches, I'm The What Brownstoner's and Brooklyn's finest!!!!
But the sad thing is that pussy will not engage, just hides behind other people's jabs..
The What
Someday this war is gonna end...
Posted by: Return of The What at June 2, 2009 4:25 PM
A long time ago cobble gave me the STFU Award (yes, I remeber everything, I'm a Scorpio).
I now pass that award along to randi, who is far less interesting than ghettoazz and is nothing more than a pnkbtch
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at June 2, 2009 4:26 PM
yes i have a purpose being here- it is entertaining for me and it seems to annoy all of you PLUSAs. No I don't live in a brownstone, but near many. I'm not a decorator, plumber or electrician. And I have been reading this site for a few years before I started posting.
any more questions?
Posted by: randolph at June 2, 2009 4:27 PM
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Posted by: randolph at June 2, 2009 4:29 PM
"Ahem.....since I recommended it on Thursday, F is up 19% from our cost of $5.40. Stay with it.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at June 2, 2009 3:55 PM"
Haha - well done DIBS. If I may toot my own recommendation:
"If you interested in a speculative bet, GM bonds are currently trading 8.5 cents on the dollar. I reckon they should be worth closer to 30 cents so there could be some big upside once the dust settles.
The main question is whether the US government will trample on bondholder rights. If they do (which I don't think they will but never say never) then it's game over for the dollar.
Posted by: the chicken at May 29, 2009 10:09 AM"
Bonds are at 13 cents now. 53% for holding over the weekend is not bad. Wish I had picked the right bond class though - some of them were 2.5 cents at the time, now 13 cents - 420%. sweeeeettttt!!!!
Posted by: the chicken at June 2, 2009 4:32 PM
All this ad hominem carry-on is a drag. It's much more fun on the days when you hurl snide or snarky invective at each other or when there are legit differences of opinion expressed in high dudgeon. Mud-slinging is for dumb politicians.
Posted by: Arkady at June 2, 2009 4:35 PM
"I mean do you like Brownstones? Live in one? Decorate one? Do plumbing in one? Wiring? Or did you just trip over this site and decide that any asshats will do?
I think i might fall into that category :("
Me too, dh! Actually, I read the article about The What in New York Magazine. I blame him for several hundred hours spent reading this site over the last year On the other hand, What, props to you because this is where I met a certain someone!
Posted by: sixyearsandcounting at June 2, 2009 4:36 PM
"Excellent guesses, one and all.
The answer rhymes with "Witless Narc."
Posted by: SnarkSlope at June 2, 2009 3:20 PM"
Hooray! Another discerning punter moves into a most excellent neighbourhood!
Posted by: the chicken at June 2, 2009 4:38 PM
Ditmas Snark,
Welcome to the 'hood. May you have many drunken nights at Sycamore!
Posted by: sixyearsandcounting at June 2, 2009 4:38 PM
"On the other hand, What, props to you because this is where I met a certain someone!
Posted by: sixyearsandcounting at June 2, 2009 4:36 PM"
oooooooh......the first Official Brownstone Romance!
Posted by: the chicken at June 2, 2009 4:39 PM
Hey What;
How did you know I was talking about you, when I complemented GhettoAzz?? Hmmm? Tough when someone holds up a mirror, eh?
Wow, you talk really tough. I'm shaking in my boots.
BTW: if you're so tough, why don't you come to the Stoner get-togethers?
Posted by: benson at June 2, 2009 4:46 PM
I live in a mental ghetto. No such physical place exists anymore. My world is fixed and unchanging. My glasses are not rose colored.
Posted by: ghettoazzpnkbtch at June 2, 2009 4:48 PM
Here comes the rain again...
Posted by: sixyearsandcounting at June 2, 2009 4:50 PM
Thanks for the welcome to neighborhood and the good wishes for the move. Back to work for Snarky. Ditmas, Slope or otherwise.
Posted by: SnarkSlope at June 2, 2009 4:50 PM
I think i'm gonna get a tattoo of a hat on my ass - i'd be a true asshat.
Posted by: dirty_hipster at June 2, 2009 4:50 PM
DH - i think you already are.
Posted by: jessibaby at June 2, 2009 4:52 PM
"I think i'm gonna get a tattoo of a hat on my ass - i'd be a true asshat."
Cool, an asshat with an asstat!
Posted by: Biff Champion at June 2, 2009 4:54 PM
You all may be Asshats but I'm the Alpha retard according to What last week.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at June 2, 2009 4:54 PM
"BTW: if you're so tough, why don't you come to the Stoner get-togethers?"
Not for nothing Benson but what the heck does that have to do with anything?
I don't go to the Brownstoner shindigs but when you're acting like an ass I have no issues throwing down with you. Doesn't mean I need to see you in person and be in a situation where I feel I need to act phony and friendly with you so the sake of the others in attendance.
Point being, one has nothing to do with the other. Weak argument.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at June 2, 2009 4:55 PM
DH,
Just as long as you don't choose to show it off at the next gathering, Sacha Baron Cohen style.
Posted by: etson at June 2, 2009 4:56 PM
Sorry What didn't mean to step on your toes there. Just that idiotic argument rubbed me the wrong way.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at June 2, 2009 4:57 PM
Oh etson!! Wasn't that awful?? Poor Em.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at June 2, 2009 4:59 PM
I like to think I control everyone. I get to call people out but I do not respond to intelligent and respectful requests for input. I am not capable of intelligent and respectful input.
My truth scares me and I rebel with insults. I refuse self-reflection and analysis.
I like you until I understand that you do not like me. I often need time to fully comprehend what is being written about me.
I have always been here. I will always be here. There is no need to look for me. I am immovable and unchangable.
Posted by: ghettoazzpnkbtch at June 2, 2009 4:59 PM
What, ghettoazz won't engage because he really has no interest in being on this blog whereas you have a vested interest in brooklyn.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at June 2, 2009 5:00 PM
THL;
Thanks for the feedback. I'll take it under advisement, but I think Ghettoazz has the situation summed up nicely in his 4.59 PM post.
Posted by: benson at June 2, 2009 5:02 PM
THL,
It was hilarious. Still not sure if Eminem knew about it beforehand (or if so how much), but guess that's part of the fun.
Posted by: etson at June 2, 2009 5:03 PM
From what I read, Eminem was part of something and knew it but apparently didn't want any part of the wardrobe malfunction once Sacha's ass landed smack in his face.
Eminem is an ass anyway.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at June 2, 2009 5:04 PM
I think that he knew something was going to happen. Like maybe he was going to fly in and sit on his lap. I really don't think he expected it to be quite so 'intrusive'.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at June 2, 2009 5:06 PM
"How did you know I was talking about you, when I complemented GhettoAzz?? Hmmm? Tough when someone holds up a mirror, eh?"
Because you replied Dumbfuck! I didn't say your name Benson, worry much?? But now I have you here let's point the AR-15 at ya!
"Wow, you talk really tough. I'm shaking in my boots."
Yep you should!
"BTW: if you're so tough, why don't you come to the Stoner get-togethers?"
Benson I'm a very large person and in great shape for someone my age. It would take alot of people to peel me off someone. The thing is I would love to meet BHO, Cobblehiller Biff Champion and Team Bear but I know deep down some Asshole wants a "tittle shot" and I would give him one. Maybe this way is better and plus how many blogs want to interview me??!! A fucking ton of them so I like it this way! So shut the fuck up Benson!
"Cool, an asshat with an asstat!"
LMMFAO!
The What
Someday this war is gonna end...
Posted by: Return of The What at June 2, 2009 5:07 PM
Eminem is terrible.
Posted by: dirty_hipster at June 2, 2009 5:09 PM
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHAHAHAHAHAH.
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHAAHAHAHAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA..
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH.
Posted by: benson at June 2, 2009 5:11 PM
The What vs The Chicken (Muay Thai boxing champion!!!)
Posted by: dirty_hipster at June 2, 2009 5:12 PM
"Doesn't mean I need to see you in person and be in a situation where I feel I need to act phony and friendly with you so the sake of the others in attendance."
Amen!!!!!
"Sorry What didn't mean to step on your toes there. Just that idiotic argument rubbed me the wrong way."
No well said. Hold up the Med cart is making the rounds. I'll be back..
The What (What do you mean I can't take Jack Daniels with my Meds???)
Someday this war is gonna end...
Posted by: Return of The What at June 2, 2009 5:12 PM
I could probably out-drink the What but that would be it. I know I can out-drink chicken.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at June 2, 2009 5:14 PM
"You all may be Asshats but I'm the Alpha retard according to What last week.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at June 2, 2009 4:54 PM"
*** Dave running around the house with his "Alpha Retard" bandana on, Underwear wedged up his ass*****
The What (I'm gonna stop calling people names)
Someday this war is gonna end...
Posted by: Return of The What at June 2, 2009 5:16 PM
ROTFLMMFAO and spitting coffee on the monitor
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at June 2, 2009 5:18 PM
I am 6'1", 180 lbs and a perfect body. I am highly educated and have a high-powered, high-paying job.
I love to travel, read, go to the movies, take stolls along the beach. I love fine dining and home renovation.
I am looking for someone who will love me for the self-loathing, trash-talking lonely person I have become. I would love to find someone with whom I can live through the explosion of the Mutant Asset Bubble.
If interested, please insult me on Brownstoner and I will find you. Eventually.
Posted by: ghettoazzpnkbtch at June 2, 2009 5:20 PM
White, black, latin or Asian, ghetto???
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at June 2, 2009 5:22 PM
It also sounds like your a bit of a masochist. Enjoy light spankings and CBT???
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at June 2, 2009 5:23 PM
"Benson I'm a very large person and in great shape for someone my age."
See guys I told you he was yesterday didn't I?
Here's Snappy, Cobble and The What staring in a workout video.
http://www.lifelounge.com/blog/blogimagehandler.ashx?id=46046
Posted by: TownhouseLady at June 1, 2009 4:27 PM
Posted by: TownhouseLady at June 2, 2009 5:23 PM
Anyone else disturbed by the thinly veiled threats by the what and ghettoazz?
Posted by: dirty_hipster at June 2, 2009 5:24 PM
I like people to put Skittles in their rectum. Please comply.
Posted by: ghettoazzpnkbtch at June 2, 2009 5:24 PM
Looks like the Chinese are buying Hummer!!!!!
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at June 2, 2009 5:26 PM
Anyone else disturbed by the thinly veiled threats by the what and ghettoazz?
Nope
Posted by: TownhouseLady at June 2, 2009 5:27 PM
"Here's Snappy, Cobble and The What staring in a workout video."
ROTFSAYLMMFAO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That was low THL!!!!!!!!
White, black, latin or Asian, ghetto???
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at June 2, 2009 5:22 PM
It also sounds like your a bit of a masochist. Enjoy light spankings and CBT???
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at June 2, 2009 5:23 PM
OH Man that's shit is fucking funny!!!!!
The What (Throws a garbage can filled with skittles at THL!)
Someday this war is gonna end...
Oh I laughed my ass off!!!
Posted by: Return of The What at June 2, 2009 5:28 PM
BRG would have been all over that re-write!
Posted by: TownhouseLady at June 2, 2009 5:28 PM
"Anyone else disturbed by the thinly veiled threats by the what and ghettoazz?"
More disturbed by DIBS' CBT reference, I remember when he explained to everyone what it stood for.
Posted by: etson at June 2, 2009 5:29 PM
"Looks like the Chinese are buying Hummer!!!!!"
Who wants to touch that?????
The What
Someday this war is gonna end...
Posted by: Return of The What at June 2, 2009 5:30 PM
"The What vs The Chicken (Muay Thai boxing champion!!!)
Posted by: dirty_hipster at June 2, 2009 5:12 PM"
Duuuuuuuude....I'm all like into peace and flowers these days... (plus I heard What is built like a brownstone)
Posted by: the chicken at June 2, 2009 5:30 PM
"Duuuuuuuude....I'm all like into peace and flowers these days... (plus I heard What is built like a brownstone)"
I'm the don king of real estate blogs.
Posted by: dirty_hipster at June 2, 2009 5:35 PM
O.k....this is just plain funny.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9wswE4fFvJ8
Posted by: TownhouseLady at June 2, 2009 5:35 PM
"Looks like the Chinese are buying Hummer!!!!!"
Who wants to touch that?????
The What
Someday this war is gonna end...
Posted by: Return of The What at June 2, 2009 5:30 PM
Funny how Huawei wasn't allowed to buy 3Com because of Washington's security concerns but now the government can't wait to offload the blueprints to military vehicles....
Posted by: the chicken at June 2, 2009 6:14 PM
"I'm the don king of real estate blogs.
Posted by: dirty_hipster at June 2, 2009 5:35 PM"
okay - just tell me which round I need to go down in (please, please, please let it be the first)
Posted by: the chicken at June 2, 2009 6:15 PM
"Funny how Huawei wasn't allowed to buy 3Com because of Washington's security concerns but now the government can't wait to offload the blueprints to military vehicles...."
Hope & change, chicken.
Posted by: etson at June 2, 2009 6:19 PM
"I could probably out-drink the What but that would be it. I know I can out-drink chicken.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at June 2, 2009 5:14 PM"
One of those tipping birds drinks more than me!
Reminds me of that Michael Keaton movie where he tells his Japanese colleague that Americans piss for distance and the Japanese guy replies that his countrymen piss for accuracy.
Posted by: the chicken at June 2, 2009 6:24 PM
Hope & change, chicken.
Posted by: etson at June 2, 2009 6:19 PM
hmmmm....you think the current administration would let this chinaman buy a missile silo?
http://www.missilebases.com/adironback
Posted by: the chicken at June 2, 2009 6:27 PM
I'll be listing my ghetto brownstone in the Beijing Times this evening.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at June 2, 2009 6:33 PM
a while back I wrote one of my usual amusing posts calling someone an alpha asshat or some such thing and then, poof! the what copies my line (sorta) and calls Dibs an alpha retard. You see, not to be overly pedantic, but what he really should have written was "delta retard", or possibly "delta-minus semi-moron". I just want to keep the "1984" references straight even for those of you who were not yet born in 1984.
fave orwell quote:
"In our age there is no such thing as 'keeping out of politics.' All issues are political issues, and politics itself is a mass of lies, evasions, folly, hatred and schizophrenia."
Posted by: sam at June 2, 2009 6:45 PM
Thanks sam, wait till I decide what to call you!!!
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at June 2, 2009 6:53 PM
"okay - just tell me which round I need to go down in (please, please, please let it be the first)"
Chicken, you're of Asian ancestry. Please be careful when writing such things - DIBS is reading!
Posted by: sixyearsandcounting at June 2, 2009 7:09 PM
"PL of the day."
Little old me?! Yea! I WIN!! I WIN!! Hoo-ray for me! That's 2, count 'em, 2 times I've won!
cobble*1 QOTD, 1 SOTD*hiller, PWCHA, PLUSA++
What, I love you, please don't EVER change!
Posted by: cobblehiller at June 2, 2009 7:10 PM
Dibs, Orwell is full of good things to call people.
He would have approved of asshat.
Posted by: sam at June 2, 2009 7:50 PM
Doubleplussnarky.
Posted by: DitmasSnark at June 2, 2009 9:06 PM
Oh, Snark! How you've changed. I hardly recognize you.
Posted by: mopar at June 3, 2009 12:19 AM
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