I have not read the posts, however

[GRUMPY PIRATE]

I don't have time to read all of these posts. Can someone start another thread giving the gist of this thread? Thanks.

no...now we cannot do that!



I don't mind them piercing infants ears...how else are they gonna attach the tag and barcode?

 

[DMRick]

I haven't read all the posts, but I think anyone who can't be bothered to read the whole thread doesn't deserve to know what it's about. They should just decide what they think it's about and post their responses accordingly.

You are right. I think we are talking about people who take pictures of people at Disney World and they don't even know them. Then they post them here.

 

[legalsea]

This thread started out as a simple vehicle for people to discover what the current topic is in other threads without having the headache of actually reading all the posts in said other thread.

As is well known, often a thread begins with the avowed purpose of discussing one particular topic, but then it shoots off in surprising directions until the postings and arguments bear nothing in common with the original purpose of the thread.

For instance, a thread entitled “What should I do with all of these penguin droppings” may well, by post number 300, be about the best way to skin a moose, or a lively debate about how to get all of the pecans out of your neighbor’s yard without being detected (a topic I am well versed in but, alas!, never comes up for discussion). In theory a person could have come to this thread, asked “What is the current discussion on the Penguin Droppings thread”, receive a quick and (hopefully) helpful reply and, thus armed with current knowledge, be able to go to the Penguin Droppings thread and submit a posting that appears timely and relevant, without the bothersome necessity of having read all of the previous postings.

This thread, Alas! (I like that word), quickly developed a life of its own, diving into the most unexpected topics. I, as the thread’s originator, occasionally make a highly-anticipated appearance to try to restore order, such as when the thread started to discuss ‘hot men’ and ‘cute baby seals’. Only my professionalism saved the thread.

Of course, people are now coming onto this thread ironically announcing that they had not read all of the posts in this thread. Since I started this thread in an ironic sense, then said people are being ironic about an ironic thread, which is itself, alas!, a bit of irony. Indeed, I find it ironic to even mention the irony.

Nevertheless, this thread remains a good place to safely utter a comment about other threads, without incurring the wrath and flaming that would ensue if said comment was actually posted on the other thread (this was another stated purpose of the thread in my original post), especially if said comment no longer bears any relevance to the other threads current argument.

Alas!

 

[DMRick]

Of course, people are now coming onto this thread ironically announcing that they had not read all of the posts in this thread. Since I started this thread in an ironic sense, then said people are being ironic about an ironic thread, which is itself, alas!, a bit of irony. Indeed, I find it ironic to even mention the irony.

 

[PrincessKsMom]

This Nevertheless, this thread remains a good place to safely utter a comment about other threads, without incurring the wrath and flaming that would ensue if said comment was actually posted on the other thread (this was another stated purpose of the thread in my original post), especially if said comment no longer bears any relevance to the other threads current argument.

Alas!

Killjoy. Somebody always comes along and tries to make us place nice together.

 

[Scurvy]

In an attempt to sort of get back on topic (though alas, I'm not sure I ever have been on this thread. Sorry Legalsea!). . .

I haven't read all the posts, but I like being able to pump my own gas if I feel like it. Or I can choose to go to a full service station and make someone else do it if I don't want to. I think it's crazy to insist that there be a law which says people can't pump their own gas!

Also, I won't miss Jon and Kate once they aren't on TV any longer. I don't care what they do, though of course I hope their kids are happy. I do think Jon is an idiot. And he's super unattractive. So is Kate's hair, for that matter.

I think Tiger Woods is an idiot, too.

And I didn't like Adam Lambert before the AMAs and I still don't like him now. I wouldn't have liked the AMA performance no matter who did it, and no matter who they were kissing. I think the whole thing would have been fine for MTV (though I still wouldn't have liked it) but it was very tacky and over the top for a network on basic cable.

Of course not having read all the posts in those threads they might not be about those subjects any longer, but since no one else seems to have read all the posts in order to report the current subject here I'll go on the assumption that they are still on topic.

The "Sneaking treats into the theater" thread is, oddly, still about sneaking treats into the theater. I am attempting to branch out to a discussion of breaking rules in general, but the other posters seem resistant to that.

 

[legalsea]

In an attempt to sort of get back on topic (though alas, I'm not sure I ever have been on this thread. Sorry Legalsea!). . .

I haven't read all the posts, but I like being able to pump my own gas if I feel like it. Or I can choose to go to a full service station and make someone else do it if I don't want to. I think it's crazy to insist that there be a law which says people can't pump their own gas!

Also, I won't miss Jon and Kate once they aren't on TV any longer. I don't care what they do, though of course I hope their kids are happy. I do think Jon is an idiot. And he's super unattractive. So is Kate's hair, for that matter.

I think Tiger Woods is an idiot, too.

And I didn't like Adam Lambert before the AMAs and I still don't like him now. I wouldn't have liked the AMA performance no matter who did it, and no matter who they were kissing. I think the whole thing would have been fine for MTV (though I still wouldn't have liked it) but it was very tacky and over the top for a network on basic cable.

Of course not having read all the posts in those threads they might not be about those subjects any longer, but siince no one else seems to have read all the posts in order to report the current subject here I'll go on the assumption that they are still on topic.

The "Sneaking treats into the theater" thread is, oddly, still about sneaking treats into the theater. I am attempting to branch out to a discussion of breaking rules in general, but the other posters seem resistant to that.

Alas! I have not seen the 'Sneaking treats into the theater' thread yet.

Perhaps a comment like "Don't you hate it when oversized-people sneak three pounds of Hershey Bars into the theater and then take up two full seats right in back of you when the theater is empty"? I bet that will fullfill your wish.

 

[GRUMPY PIRATE]

So why are we dropping penguins on skinned moose?

and what does a tiger in the woods have to do with pumping gas into a theatre?

and why is the american medical association upset after giving an award to adam lambert for kissing kates hair?

 

[legalsea]

So why are we dropping penguins on skinned moose?

and what does a tiger in the woods have to do with pumping gas into a theatre?

and why is the american medical association upset after giving an award to adam lambert for kissing kates hair?

You misunderstood. It is not about dropping penguins onto moose skins, it is about using penguins droppings to soften the skin of the moose before you skin it.

Penguin droppings are full of the fat from herring and other small fish (lots of Omega 3 oil). By rubbing some penguin droppings (I prefer the "Emperor" droppings, since they are the largest and easiest to handle) onto the coat of your freshly killed moose, you soften the coat, hence making it easier to remove with your knife or very sharp piece of flint.

I have been diligent in checking my moose trap here in Fort Worth, but, Alas! I have yet to trap even one moose. I do, however, have plenty of penguin droppings (the zoo was surprisingly accommodating in providing it; indeed, I keep telling them I have enough, but they say "Oh, it's no bother", and leave another heap on my doorstep).

 

[Scurvy]

Alas! I have not seen the 'Sneaking treats into the theater' thread yet.

Perhaps a comment like "Don't you hate it when oversized-people sneak three pounds of Hershey Bars into the theater and then take up two full seats right in back of you when the theater is empty"? I bet that will fullfill your wish.

You know, on an etiquette forum I frequent I once saw a movie theater thread completely derailed when someone asked if it was rude to sit right behind (or in front of, or next to) someone in a mostly empty theater. It's amazing how hostile people can be about that topic.

(Yes, an etiquette forum. There's no need to be uncouth simply because I live in Alabama, so I visit the forum to see how the rest of the civilized world behaves.)

and why is the american medical association upset with adam lambert kissing kates hair?

Clearly you've never seen her hair or you wouldn't have to ask. I'm amazed they haven't banned the hair outright. It's downright frightening. It's sort of like Medusa or a basilisk. One look at it could do irrepairable damage to a person, resulting in years and years of intense therapy.

 

[legalsea]

You know, on an etiquette forum I frequent I once saw a movie theater thread completely derailed when someone asked if it was rude to sit right behind (or in front of, or next to) someone in a mostly empty theater. It's amazing how hostile people can be about that topic.

(Yes, an etiquette forum. There's no need to be uncouth simply because I live in Alabama, so I visit the forum to see how the rest of the civilized world behaves.)

Clearly you've never seen her hair or you wouldn't have to ask. I'm amazed they haven't banned the hair outright. It's downright frightening. It's sort of like Medusa or a basilisk. One look at it could do irrepairable damage to a person, resulting in years and years of intense therapy.

I did not address the issue of Adam kissing Kate's hair. I was and am confused as to whom "Kate" is. The only Kate I am familiar with is Kate Hepburn (Katherine, but Kate to her friends). I could not imagine Adam kissing Katerine Hepburn's hair, even if she were still with us. Of course, Ms. Hepburn did star in the well-known movie "Adam's Rib", which may have something to do witih it.

 

[Scurvy]

I did not address the issue of Adam kissing Kate's hair. I was and am confused as to whom "Kate" is. The only Kate I am familiar with is Kate Hepburn (Katherine, but Kate to her friends). I could not imagine Adam kissing Katerine Hepburn's hair, even if she were still with us. Of course, Ms. Hepburn did star in the well-known movie "Adam's Rib", which may have something to do witih it.

You were friends with Katherine Hepburn?! That's so neat! I really liked her. (Though I admit my favorite Hepburn was always Audrey.) I also can't imagine Adam kissing her hair. (Katherine's or Audrey's, for that matter.) She didn't seem the type to allow such liberties, for one thing. Also, she just doesn't seem like Adam's type from what I can tell. Her hair, however, is much better than the hair of the Kate to whom I was referring. Well, it was when she was alive, at least. Actually, given the other Kate's hair I imagine Ms. Hepburn's hair still looks better.

 

[Pakey]

I don't care who any of you are friends with or who you are kissing, just please don't throw any balls on a playground.

 

[curious3069]

Seriously, balls are dangerous and a hazard to your health and your children. They should be standing still like Catholic kids at noon on the playground when the Angelus bells ring.

 

[Scurvy]

Seriously, balls are dangerous and a hazard to your health and your children. They should be standing still like Catholic kids at noon on the playground when the Angelus bells ring.

Wait, the balls should be standing still when the Angelus bells ring? How are they supposed to know when the bells ring? They don't have ears. Also, how are they supposed to stand? They don't have legs! Really, I think you should think things out a little better before posting such silly suggestions.

 

[curious3069]

They were special Catholic balls. They always knew...

 

[Scurvy]

They were special Catholic balls. They always knew...

Well that explains it. I'm not Catholic and we Protestants didn't have balls like that. We also didn't have those bells though so it worked out okay.

 

[MariDisney]

I haven't read all the posts, but I'll answer the age old question being asked, "Does anyone have a Wii"? No. No one on a message board of 10 trillion has bought the most popular video game system of the decade. You are the first person ever to buy one.

 

[Plannin'Shannon]

I haven't read all the posts, but I'll answer the age old question being asked, "Does anyone have a Wii"? No. No one on a message board of 10 trillion has bought the most popular video game system of the decade. You are the first person ever to buy one.

You just made my entire night. Thanks! I knew browsing this thread would be a good idea!

 

[GRUMPY PIRATE]

I haven't read all the posts, but I'll answer the age old question being asked, "Does anyone have a Wii"? No. No one on a message board of 10 trillion has bought the most popular video game system of the decade. You are the first person ever to buy one.

Good point!

I personally think Nintendo pulled one over on us all when they named that system.

say it out loud.