Darwin Missed the Pink Lizards

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Biologists have discovered that a rare pink iguana found only on a single volcano in the Galapagos Islands is a surprising example of ancient evolutionary diversification—and Charles Darwin never even saw it.

Charles Darwin visited the Galapagos islands in 1835 but didn’t make it to the northernmost volcano, Volcan Wolf, which is the lone habitat for these pink lizards. Later travelers and scholars also seem to have missed or failed to report the curiously striped creature until 1986 when some Galapagos National Park rangers spotted the animals. Still, no scientists had looked into whether they represented a distinct species until now.

What they found was surprising. Instead of being some slight variation on the Galapagos iguana theme, the pink lizards represent a distinct and early branch of the genetic tree. The genomic analysis of the species suggests that they broke from other iguanas about five million years ago, much deeper in history than most other Galapagos species, like Darwin’s finches. In addition to the genetic differences, the pink iguanas also perform the characteristic mating ritual “head-bob” differently.

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228 comments
1 wrenchwench  Tue, Jan 6, 2009 3:06:03pm
the pink iguanas also perform the characteristic mating ritual “head-bob” differently

We need video...

2 dentate  Tue, Jan 6, 2009 3:06:27pm

I miss those pink lizards myself (sob)

3 scottishbuzzsaw  Tue, Jan 6, 2009 3:06:41pm

Charles, you didn't tell us that we could be pink instead of green!

4 MandyManners  Tue, Jan 6, 2009 3:07:09pm
the pink iguanas also perform the characteristic mating ritual “head-bob” differently

Oh that I gotta' see.

5 Nevergiveup  Tue, Jan 6, 2009 3:07:10pm

I presume even thought they are pink, they are still conservative being lizards and all?

6 Kragar  Tue, Jan 6, 2009 3:07:11pm

Plus they fail to mention their distinctive mating call:

"FABULOUS!"

7 bosforus  Tue, Jan 6, 2009 3:07:33pm
the characteristic mating ritual “head-bob” differently.

You mean the, "sup? you got plans later tonight?" head-bob?

8 Taqyia2Me  Tue, Jan 6, 2009 3:07:33pm

Pink is the new cool in lizard wear!

9 Digital Display  Tue, Jan 6, 2009 3:07:37pm

I read that story first thing this morning.. Very engaging and insightful to evolutionary development...

10 SWPaul  Tue, Jan 6, 2009 3:07:51pm

Wait, he just "missed" them? How could miss a pink lizard? Well this obviously proves that creationism is right and it should be taught in schools!

/SARCASM

11 MandyManners  Tue, Jan 6, 2009 3:07:51pm

Head bobs are cheaper than a wedding reception.

12 bulwrk  Tue, Jan 6, 2009 3:08:00pm

It'll make a nice handbag.

13 Dianna  Tue, Jan 6, 2009 3:08:08pm
In addition to the genetic differences, the pink iguanas also perform the characteristic mating ritual “head-bob” differently.

Well, I guess if you're an iguana, and not terribly flexible, how you bob your head is pretty significant.

But how does the lady iguana decide which head-bob is sexiest?

14 MJ  Tue, Jan 6, 2009 3:08:20pm

Are they adaptable to survive deep under the Denver airport?

15 winston06  Tue, Jan 6, 2009 3:08:45pm

I like Darwin and I love the Darwin award

16 MandyManners  Tue, Jan 6, 2009 3:08:51pm

re: #13 Dianna

Well, I guess if you're an iguana, and not terribly flexible, how you bob your head is pretty significant.

But how does the lady iguana decide which head-bob is sexiest?

Whichever one lasts longer?

17 dentate  Tue, Jan 6, 2009 3:08:57pm

There's something about "pink lizards" and mating rituals that borders on the pornographic.

18 Dianna  Tue, Jan 6, 2009 3:09:40pm

re: #16 MandyManners

Whichever one lasts longer?

Um...I think this is part of the courtship, not the actual...act.

19 reine.de.tout  Tue, Jan 6, 2009 3:09:51pm

I love seeing stories like this.

And forthose who screech about the "gaps" in the evolutionary process . . .
those "gaps" are simply discoveries that have not yet been made.

20 Dianna  Tue, Jan 6, 2009 3:10:04pm

re: #17 dentate

There's something about "pink lizards" and mating rituals that borders on the pornographic.

Not until we got hold of it!

21 MJ  Tue, Jan 6, 2009 3:10:16pm

Code Pink?
Is that you Medea Benjamin?

22 Digital Display  Tue, Jan 6, 2009 3:10:22pm

re: #13 Dianna

Well, I guess if you're an iguana, and not terribly flexible, how you bob your head is pretty significant.

But how does the lady iguana decide which head-bob is sexiest?

A male sexy iguana slips his sunglasses down and bobs his head very slowly while leaning against the wall.
You really need to read Darwins book..
/ LOL

23 [deleted]  Tue, Jan 6, 2009 3:11:08pm
24 bulwrk  Tue, Jan 6, 2009 3:11:35pm

Is it me or does the lizard on the lounge logo seem a little "perkier".

25 P. Aaron  Tue, Jan 6, 2009 3:11:36pm

Stooges Guitarist Ron Asheton RIP

Tuesday, January 6, 2009
Stooges guitarist Ron Asheton dies
Susan Whitall and Adam Graham / The Detroit News
Ron Asheton, whose hypnotizing, droning guitar sound helped make classics out of Iggy and the Stooges songs like "I Wanna Be Your Dog" and "1969," was found dead early Tuesday morning at his Ann Arbor home, according to police. No cause of death has been released, although initial reports suggest that it was a heart attack. Asheton, a founding member of the iconic '60s band, was 60.

Asheton's death comes just days before an announcement is expected from the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on whether the Stooges will make it into this year's class of inductees. The Stooges -- who inducted fellow Michiganian Madonna into the Rock Hall of Fame in 2008 with a pair of gutter-punk renditions of her hits "Burning Up" and "Ray of Light" -- are nominated along with Metallica, Run-D.M.C., Jeff Beck, Chic, Wanda Jackson, Little Anthony and the Imperials, War and Bobby Womack.

In a statement released Tuesday, Stooges singer Iggy Pop said, "I am in shock. He was my best friend."

26 dentate  Tue, Jan 6, 2009 3:11:45pm

re: #20 Dianna

Not until we got hold of it!

Hey! Leggo my pink lizard! (Lorena Bobbitt was Ecuadoran, as are these lizards)

27 MandyManners  Tue, Jan 6, 2009 3:11:45pm

re: #18 Dianna

Um...I think this is part of the courtship, not the actual...act.

Perhaps it's a hint of things to come.

28 MandyManners  Tue, Jan 6, 2009 3:12:15pm

I didn't mean it that way.

29 Wishing  Tue, Jan 6, 2009 3:12:19pm

re: #19 reine.de.tout

I love seeing stories like this.

And forthose who screech about the "gaps" in the evolutionary process . . .
those "gaps" are simply discoveries that have not yet been made.

One question: what *gap* does the regular iguana to pink iguana fill?

30 Lynn B.  Tue, Jan 6, 2009 3:12:47pm

re: #1 wrenchwench

We need video...

Here it is.

31 Dianna  Tue, Jan 6, 2009 3:12:49pm

re: #27 MandyManners

Perhaps it's a hint of things to come.

I wonder if the lady iguana gets a little thrill?

32 dentate  Tue, Jan 6, 2009 3:13:04pm

re: #29 Wishing

Why, the missing purple iguana, of course!

33 MandyManners  Tue, Jan 6, 2009 3:13:11pm

re: #24 bulwrk

Is it me or does the lizard on the lounge logo seem a little "perkier".

His smile is slyer.

34 Dianna  Tue, Jan 6, 2009 3:13:25pm

re: #28 MandyManners

I didn't mean it that way.

I wouldn't worry about it. This thread is shading rapidly from gently pink to deep red.

35 reine.de.tout  Tue, Jan 6, 2009 3:13:26pm

re: #29 Wishing

One question: what *gap* does the regular iguana to pink iguana fill?

No clue. No clue at all.

Just trying to point out that we do not yet know all there is to know.

36 Kragar  Tue, Jan 6, 2009 3:13:26pm

re: #27 MandyManners

Perhaps it's a hint of things to come.

re: #28 MandyManners

I didn't mean it that way.


*WHACK*

37 MandyManners  Tue, Jan 6, 2009 3:13:34pm

re: #31 Dianna

I wonder if the lady iguana gets a little thrill?

More than one!

38 MandyManners  Tue, Jan 6, 2009 3:13:52pm

re: #34 Dianna

I wouldn't worry about it. This thread is shading rapidly from gently pink to deep red.

Like my face.

39 CyanSnowHawk  Tue, Jan 6, 2009 3:14:03pm

White lizards can't dance?

40 opnion  Tue, Jan 6, 2009 3:14:03pm

These iguanas might be obscure to some, but it is common knowledge that every one of them voted for Al Fanken. An affirmative head bob.

41 MandyManners  Tue, Jan 6, 2009 3:14:04pm

re: #36 Kragar (proud to be kafir)

*WHACK*

Missed me!

42 debutaunt  Tue, Jan 6, 2009 3:14:05pm

re: #3 scottishbuzzsaw

Charles, you didn't tell us that we could be pink instead of green!

I demand a little pink football avatar!

43 reine.de.tout  Tue, Jan 6, 2009 3:14:19pm

re: #36 Kragar (proud to be kafir)

*WHACK*

heh-heh!
You got to whack Mandy!

44 Kragar  Tue, Jan 6, 2009 3:14:56pm

re: #41 MandyManners

Missed me!

*WHACK**WHACK**WHACK**WHACK**WHACK**WHACK**WHACK**WHACK**WHACK**WHACK**WHACK**WHACK**WHACK**WHACK**WHACK**WHACK**WHACK**WHACK**WHACK**WHACK**WHACK**WHACK**WHACK**WHACK**WHACK**WHACK**WHACK**WHACK**WHACK**WHACK**WHACK**WHACK**WHACK**WHACK**WHACK**WHACK**WHACK**WHACK*

45 opnion  Tue, Jan 6, 2009 3:15:11pm

re: #39 CyanSnowHawk

White lizards can't dance?

Or jump

46 bulwrk  Tue, Jan 6, 2009 3:15:19pm

re: #33 MandyManners

I wonder what color you get when you mix pink and green

47 Digital Display  Tue, Jan 6, 2009 3:15:34pm

re: #36 Kragar (proud to be kafir)

*WHACK*

Thou shalt not whack Mandy..So it is written so shall it be done

48 Dianna  Tue, Jan 6, 2009 3:15:49pm

re: #44 Kragar (proud to be kafir)

Eeep!

The WHACKs went out of the column!

49 victor_yugo  Tue, Jan 6, 2009 3:16:12pm

If one of these lizards is gay, will it wear a green triangle?

50 Soona'  Tue, Jan 6, 2009 3:16:13pm

re: #27 MandyManners

Perhaps it's a hint of things to come.

(blink)

51 CyanSnowHawk  Tue, Jan 6, 2009 3:16:31pm

re: #48 Dianna

Eeep!

The WHACKs went out of the column!

Whacks on and Whacks off!

52 Dianna  Tue, Jan 6, 2009 3:16:58pm

re: #42 debutaunt

I demand a little pink football avatar!

In reply:

But the little green wheels are following me
Oh no, not again

53 Wishing  Tue, Jan 6, 2009 3:17:13pm

re: #51 CyanSnowHawk

Whacks on and Whacks off!

..careful there...

54 MandyManners  Tue, Jan 6, 2009 3:17:23pm

re: #44 Kragar (proud to be kafir)

*WHACK**WHACK**WHACK**WHACK**WHACK**WHACK**WHACK** WHACK**WHACK**WHACK**WHACK**WHACK**WHACK**WHACK**W HACK**WHACK**WHACK**WHACK**WHACK**WHACK**WHACK**WH ACK**WHACK**WHACK**WHACK**WHACK**WHACK**WHACK**WHA CK**WHACK**WHACK**WHACK**WHACK**WHACK**WHACK**WHAC K**WHACK**WHACK*

Missed me!

Neener. Neener.

55 scottishbuzzsaw  Tue, Jan 6, 2009 3:17:27pm

re: #42 debutaunt

I demand a little pink football avatar!

LOL! A nice frilly pink football avatar for the Lizardettes!

56 victor_yugo  Tue, Jan 6, 2009 3:17:36pm

re: #51 CyanSnowHawk

Whacks on and Whacks off!

Welcome to Chicago...

57 LGoPs  Tue, Jan 6, 2009 3:17:37pm

re: #44 Kragar (proud to be kafir)

*WHACK**WHACK**WHACK**WHACK**WHACK**WHACK**WHACK** WHACK**WHACK**WHACK**WHACK**WHACK**WHACK**WHACK**W HACK**WHACK**WHACK**WHACK**WHACK**WHACK**WHACK**WH ACK**WHACK**WHACK**WHACK**WHACK**WHACK**WHACK**WHA CK**WHACK**WHACK**WHACK**WHACK**WHACK**WHACK**WHAC K**WHACK**WHACK*

Stop whackin' off..........

:)

58 MandyManners  Tue, Jan 6, 2009 3:17:52pm

re: #46 bulwrk

I wonder what color you get when you mix pink and green

Brown?

59 bulwrk  Tue, Jan 6, 2009 3:17:53pm

re: #46 bulwrk

I wonder what color you get when you mix pink and green

Brown, what a bummer

60 wrenchwench  Tue, Jan 6, 2009 3:18:05pm

re: #30 Lynn B.

Here it is.

Wow, ask and ye shall receive! I don't suppose you have a pink one now, for comparison?

61 Kragar  Tue, Jan 6, 2009 3:18:10pm

re: #54 MandyManners

Missed me!

Neener. Neener.

You're just making it worse on yourself.

62 MandyManners  Tue, Jan 6, 2009 3:18:29pm

We're degenerates.

63 doppelganglander  Tue, Jan 6, 2009 3:18:31pm

Cool, a pink lizard for the ladies.

64 Kragar  Tue, Jan 6, 2009 3:18:54pm

re: #57 LGoPs

Stop whackin' off..........

:)

I would, but my wife says I bug her too much then.

65 Wookieelips  Tue, Jan 6, 2009 3:19:19pm

Oh, so that's what all of us female lizards around here look like.

We're cute.

66 LGoPs  Tue, Jan 6, 2009 3:19:26pm

re: #62 MandyManners

We're degenerates.

Yeah, but at least we're vertebrates.........

67 Ayeless in Ghazi  Tue, Jan 6, 2009 3:19:27pm

I sense the emergence of a new creationist talking point:

"You mean Darwin constructed his theory in complete ignorance of the fact that these creatures even existed? And you still believe him?!?!?11?"

68 Lynn B.  Tue, Jan 6, 2009 3:19:57pm

re: #60 wrenchwench

Wow, ask and ye shall receive! I don't suppose you have a pink one now, for comparison?

No, but check this out. Hard core lizard head bob!

69 Dianna  Tue, Jan 6, 2009 3:20:00pm

re: #62 MandyManners

We're degenerates.

I am not!

Though I'd like to be. Sigh.

70 eschew_obfuscation  Tue, Jan 6, 2009 3:20:10pm

re: #7 bosforus

You mean the, "sup? you got plans later tonight?" head-bob?

No, I think it's more the "Pink Lizzard at the bar, 'don't hurt me'" head bob.

71 karmic_inquisitor  Tue, Jan 6, 2009 3:20:17pm
72 scottishbuzzsaw  Tue, Jan 6, 2009 3:20:58pm

re: #62 MandyManners

We're degenerates.

Yes, but we're anti-idiotarian degenerates...that's gotta count for something, yes?

73 victor_yugo  Tue, Jan 6, 2009 3:21:26pm

re: #71 karmic_inquisitor

You will soon learn: "SURGEON GENERAL WARNING: Fighting Terrorism Has Been Determined To Be Hazardous To Your Health."

But not fighting terrorism is worse.

Nimrods.

74 bulwrk  Tue, Jan 6, 2009 3:21:54pm

Pink Lizard Drink Recipe

2.0 Oz. Melon liqueur
6.0 oz Pineapple Juice
1.0 Oz. Triple sec
1.0 Oz. OVAL Vodka
Directions: Start with a 16 oz. glass, filled with ice.Pour the liquors in order...Midori,vodka, triple sec. Add the pineapple juice and top it off with a cherry.

75 Lynn B.  Tue, Jan 6, 2009 3:22:00pm

re: #68 Lynn B.

Hey, now that I look again, that one does look a little pink ...

76 Soona'  Tue, Jan 6, 2009 3:22:02pm

re: #64 Kragar (proud to be kafir)

I would, but my wife says I bug her too much then.

Doctor: Mr. Peterson, you have got to quit masterbaiting.

Mr. Peterson: But why, doc?

Doctor: So I can examine you.

77 debutaunt  Tue, Jan 6, 2009 3:22:05pm

re: #70 eschew_obfuscation

No, I think it's more the "Pink Lizzard at the bar, 'don't hurt me'" head bob.

You are using the non-traditional goddess-of-the-classroom mis-typing of the word Lizard. Oh noes!

78 MandyManners  Tue, Jan 6, 2009 3:22:07pm

re: #69 Dianna

I am not!

Though I'd like to be. Sigh.

Keep on trying!

79 MandyManners  Tue, Jan 6, 2009 3:22:31pm

re: #72 scottishbuzzsaw

Yes, but we're anti-idiotarian degenerates...that's gotta count for something, yes?

There's no degenerate like a smart degenerate!

80 Dianna  Tue, Jan 6, 2009 3:22:36pm

Heading home.

Take care!

81 LGoPs  Tue, Jan 6, 2009 3:22:45pm

re: #76 Soona'

Doctor: Mr. Peterson, you have got to quit masterbaiting.

Mr. Peterson: But why, doc?

Doctor: So I can examine you.

LOL.........

82 Dianna  Tue, Jan 6, 2009 3:23:23pm

re: #78 MandyManners

Keep on trying!

My Male needs to be brought on board...I'm not being a degenerate without him!

83 Charles Johnson  Tue, Jan 6, 2009 3:23:36pm

How long before the creationist down-dinger squad strikes? Expect dings from:

arizona9, damnyanks, dcbatlle, ebed_melech, LincolnCoalition, neomexicon, opiemuyo, Right_Is_Right, sadatoni, uncledick

Like clockwork.

84 mean Gene  Tue, Jan 6, 2009 3:23:52pm

I take it these lizards don't swim?

85 WitchDoctor  Tue, Jan 6, 2009 3:24:03pm

Every time I see something like this I'm reminded of the Penn & Teller B*llSh*t episode where they talk about endangered species, At one point Penn is adding up the number of species saved from extinction via the endangered species act (I think the total was six or something) and he asks the question, do we get a credit when new species are discovered?

86 MandyManners  Tue, Jan 6, 2009 3:24:05pm

re: #82 Dianna

My Male needs to be brought on board...I'm not being a degenerate without him!

More fun in numbers!

87 Soona'  Tue, Jan 6, 2009 3:24:09pm

re: #76 Soona'

Doctor: Mr. Peterson, you have got to quit masterbaiting.

Mr. Peterson: But why, doc?

Doctor: So I can examine you.

masterbaiting = masterbating. (trying to type with one hand) :)

88 scottishbuzzsaw  Tue, Jan 6, 2009 3:24:12pm

Time to start dinner...have a great evening, you marvelous green and pink degenerate Lizards!

89 victor_yugo  Tue, Jan 6, 2009 3:24:16pm

re: #79 MandyManners

There's no degenerate like a smart degenerate!

there was a little girl who had a little curl
right in the middle of her forehead
and when she was good, she was very, very good,
and when she was bad, she was very, very popular

90 MandyManners  Tue, Jan 6, 2009 3:24:27pm

re: #83 Charles

Uncledick?

91 Dark_Falcon  Tue, Jan 6, 2009 3:24:37pm

re: #51 CyanSnowHawk

Whacks on and Whacks off!

LOL! Thank you, Charles for posting this one. I thought it worth reading when I read it last night. Now if we can just get some trolls to show up. It's almost 5:30pm here in Chicago; I need to catch a troll soon if I'm going to have time to properly flame him up for dinner. I'm hungry.

92 debutaunt  Tue, Jan 6, 2009 3:24:38pm

re: #83 Charles

How long before the creationist down-dinger squad strikes? Expect dings from:


Like clockwork.

Uncledick? hahahaahahahahahahahaaha

93 freedombilly  Tue, Jan 6, 2009 3:24:40pm

re: #69 Dianna

Any good news on your friend? She has been in my thoughts.

94 Pyroskank  Tue, Jan 6, 2009 3:24:54pm

"Pink Lizard" sounds like a political euphemism for homosexual LGFers, like a "Log Cabin" Republican.

95 Kragar  Tue, Jan 6, 2009 3:25:03pm

re: #83 Charles

How long before the creationist down-dinger squad strikes? Expect dings from:


Like clockwork.

Its weird the way they always manage to down ding in alphabetical order.

/

96 Charles Johnson  Tue, Jan 6, 2009 3:25:08pm

re: #90 MandyManners

Uncledick?

Never comments, just dings down every evolution post.

97 MarineGrunt  Tue, Jan 6, 2009 3:25:30pm

Never saw a pink lizard, but have seen many pink elephants.

98 Kragar  Tue, Jan 6, 2009 3:26:01pm

re: #86 MandyManners

More fun in numbers!

2's company, 3's an adult movie

99 Lynn B.  Tue, Jan 6, 2009 3:26:17pm

re: #96 Charles

Never comments, just dings down every evolution post.

And lots of the comments as well.

100 CyanSnowHawk  Tue, Jan 6, 2009 3:26:54pm

re: #97 MarineGrunt

Never saw a pink lizard, but have seen many pink elephants.

You only see those if you get drunk on one glass of wine.

101 karmic_inquisitor  Tue, Jan 6, 2009 3:27:24pm

re: #83 Charles

Sure - the creationists have their down-dingers.

But now we have a pink lizard with a distinctive head bob.

/If your down dinger lasts for more than 4 hours, seek medical attention.

102 Dark_Falcon  Tue, Jan 6, 2009 3:28:34pm

re: #101 karmic_inquisitor

Sure - the creationists have their down-dingers.

But now we have a pink lizard with a distinctive head bob.

/If your down dinger lasts for more than 4 hours, seek medical attention.

Viva Viagra!

103 Digital Display  Tue, Jan 6, 2009 3:28:58pm

re: #101 karmic_inquisitor

Sure - the creationists have their down-dingers.

But now we have a pink lizard with a distinctive head bob.

/If your down dinger lasts for more than 4 hours, seek medical attention.

If my dinger last more than 4 hours I'm calling Playboy.
LOL

104 freedombilly  Tue, Jan 6, 2009 3:29:24pm

re: #96 Charles

Is there a creationist down-ding email list to alert each other?

Also, I am looking for a feature where I could automatically up-ding every Salamantis post on any darwin thread whether I am logged in or not. Any chance of that?

105 MandyManners  Tue, Jan 6, 2009 3:29:32pm

re: #96 Charles

Never comments, just dings down every evolution post.

Strange hobby. Not as strange as collecting belly-button lint, though.

106 mean Gene  Tue, Jan 6, 2009 3:29:34pm

I don't see any ''down dings."
Either folks have a plus or no dings either way.

107 [deleted]  Tue, Jan 6, 2009 3:29:36pm
108 Soona'  Tue, Jan 6, 2009 3:29:44pm

re: #101 karmic_inquisitor

Sure - the creationists have their down-dingers.

But now we have a pink lizard with a distinctive head bob.

/If your down dinger lasts for more than 4 hours, seek medical attention.

It's up-dingers that have to be aware of the four hours. If you're always a down-dinger, you may need a dinger pump.

109 freedombilly  Tue, Jan 6, 2009 3:30:04pm

re: #105 MandyManners

Now that is a visual!

110 bosforus  Tue, Jan 6, 2009 3:30:38pm

re: #104 freedombilly

Is there a creationist down-ding email list to alert each other?

Also, I am looking for a feature where I could automatically up-ding every Salamantis post on any darwin thread whether I am logged in or not. Any chance of that?

It's like a mass text message. They drop what they're doing and TCB.

111 Wookieelips  Tue, Jan 6, 2009 3:30:45pm

re: #90 MandyManners

Uncledick?


The dick that keeps on dinging down?

112 MandyManners  Tue, Jan 6, 2009 3:30:50pm

Are there any anonymous up-dingers?

113 freedombilly  Tue, Jan 6, 2009 3:30:50pm

re: #101 karmic_inquisitor

Ahhhh to be young again!

114 Cicero05  Tue, Jan 6, 2009 3:30:52pm

As a long-time Lizard myself, I've developed quite an interesting mating head-bob too.

115 Cathypop  Tue, Jan 6, 2009 3:31:31pm

re: #114 Cicero05

As a long-time Lizard myself, I've developed quite an interesting mating head-bob too.


And?

116 MandyManners  Tue, Jan 6, 2009 3:31:37pm

I think anonymous down-dingers had really bad times toilet-training.

117 Cathypop  Tue, Jan 6, 2009 3:32:10pm

re: #116 MandyManners

I think anonymous down-dingers had really bad times toilet-training.


Themselves or their children? Or both?

118 sngnsgt  Tue, Jan 6, 2009 3:32:11pm

re: #114 Cicero05

/too much info

119 Dianna  Tue, Jan 6, 2009 3:32:22pm

re: #93 freedombilly

Any good news on your friend? She has been in my thoughts.

Not yet. I'm going to call the hospital from the train.

Yes, I'm worried. I'm reminding myself that she's probably fine.

120 Kragar  Tue, Jan 6, 2009 3:32:26pm

re: #114 Cicero05

As a long-time Lizard myself, I've developed quite an interesting mating head-bob too.

Unless they've evolved the ability to breathe thru their ears, I remain unimpressed.

121 freedombilly  Tue, Jan 6, 2009 3:33:13pm

re: #119 Dianna

Sometimes no news is good news. Best of luck.

122 MandyManners  Tue, Jan 6, 2009 3:34:02pm

re: #117 Cathypop

Themselves or their children? Or both?

Themselves.

123 albusteve  Tue, Jan 6, 2009 3:34:42pm

I only have + and - buttons when I'm not logged on....I dont think I'm supposd to use them...but the little heart and ! are there....should I be concerned?

124 MarineGrunt  Tue, Jan 6, 2009 3:34:58pm

re: #107 buzzsawmonkey

Oh no, not again

125 opnion  Tue, Jan 6, 2009 3:35:19pm

Ok, I wonder how this works. Lets say that it's Friday night at the Galapagos Disco & Grill. A guy lizard after a few drinks spots a really hot girl lizard. He starts to bob his head at her really cool as if to say'Wouldn't ya like to know me from somewhere?" Does she acknowledge by a head bob or a totally happenin tail whip?

126 MandyManners  Tue, Jan 6, 2009 3:36:11pm

re: #125 opnion

Ok, I wonder how this works. Lets say that it's Friday night at the Galapagos Disco & Grill. A guy lizard after a few drinks spots a really hot girl lizard. He starts to bob his head at her really cool as if to say'Wouldn't ya like to know me from somewhere?" Does she acknowledge by a head bob or a totally happenin tail whip?

Neither. She buys him a round.

127 Salamantis  Tue, Jan 6, 2009 3:36:24pm

re: #6 Kragar (proud to be kafir)

Plus they fail to mention their distinctive mating call:

"FABULOUS!"

I thought it was "MARVELOUS!"

128 opnion  Tue, Jan 6, 2009 3:36:42pm

re: #126 MandyManners

Neither. She buys him a round.


That makes he a keeper!

129 Taqyia2Me  Tue, Jan 6, 2009 3:36:46pm

re: #125 opnion

Ok, I wonder how this works. Lets say that it's Friday night at the Galapagos Disco & Grill. A guy lizard after a few drinks spots a really hot girl lizard. He starts to bob his head at her really cool as if to say'Wouldn't ya like to know me from somewhere?" Does she acknowledge by a head bob or a totally happenin tail whip?

Depends if she's the kind of lizard you don't take home to mother!

130 Wookieelips  Tue, Jan 6, 2009 3:37:40pm

re: #129 Taqyia2Me


I had to upding you just for your name and icon.

/hee hee

131 LGoPs  Tue, Jan 6, 2009 3:37:43pm

re: #126 MandyManners

Neither. She buys him a round.

A round what?
:)

132 Cicero05  Tue, Jan 6, 2009 3:37:59pm

Those lizards turned pink because they were on the sunny side of the ark.

133 [deleted]  Tue, Jan 6, 2009 3:38:06pm
134 opnion  Tue, Jan 6, 2009 3:38:54pm

re: #129 Taqyia2Me

Depends if she's the kind of lizard you don't take home to mother!

'Shes a very sexy girl...................... She's a freak, super freak" head bobing Yo!

135 Dark_Falcon  Tue, Jan 6, 2009 3:39:08pm

re: #133 buzzsawmonkey

Oh, c'mon--it's one of the greatest early Disney sequences ever.

You'd have to be "Dumbo" to hate it. :)

136 bosforus  Tue, Jan 6, 2009 3:39:11pm

re: #127 Salamantis

I thought it was "MARVELOUS!"

You tell me.

137 Kragar  Tue, Jan 6, 2009 3:39:18pm

re: #134 opnion

'Shes a very sexy girl...................... She's a freak, super freak" head bobing Yo!

TEMPTATIONS SING!

138 opnion  Tue, Jan 6, 2009 3:39:36pm

re: #131 LGoPs

A round what?
:)

Gaterade & rum

139 Charles Johnson  Tue, Jan 6, 2009 3:39:44pm

I put the Weblog Awards badge up in the right column, by the way, linked to the page where you can vote for LGF.

140 3 wood  Tue, Jan 6, 2009 3:40:28pm

OT:

In market news the Dow rose 62 points (0.69%), the S&P 500 was up 7 points (0.78%) and the NASDAQ kicked tail with a 24 point increase (1.50%).

The general take is that the market has already priced in most of the bad news you are going to hear and is looking for a reason to go up. Billions upon billions of dollars in cash is standing on the sidelines earning almost no yield. Some investors are willing to put their toe in the water and assume a little risk again for the promise of buying up some bargains and getting a tasty yield, even if it is just dividends.

Understand, these same investors are gun shy now and will dump out quickly so the volatility is not over.

Also, the worshipers of the Messiah are sure he's going to fix everything.
Some are expecting the Dow to be backup to 11,000 by summer.

I'm not so sure about that.

141 faraway  Tue, Jan 6, 2009 3:40:38pm

Was the pink lizard born that way? Or did he start watching the Bravo Channel at a tender age?

142 opnion  Tue, Jan 6, 2009 3:40:48pm

re: #137 Kragar (proud to be kafir)

TEMPTATIONS SING!

Nah, Rick James. A medley of his hit.

143 Taqyia2Me  Tue, Jan 6, 2009 3:41:09pm

re: #130 Wookieelips

I had to upding you just for your name and icon.

/hee hee

Thanks, I've found the name is quite accurate whenever islamists or politicians are talking to me!

144 Salamantis  Tue, Jan 6, 2009 3:41:11pm

re: #83 Charles

How long before the creationist down-dinger squad strikes? Expect dings from:


Like clockwork.

You forgot mufsidoon.

145 Spiny Norman  Tue, Jan 6, 2009 3:41:21pm

re: #107 buzzsawmonkey

And now you can see them again!

From the YouTube comments:

pumpkinstreusel

This movie never scared me when I was little. I'm bizarre. I'm fifteen and it's scaring me now.

I don't know why. There's no scene in particular that does it. Ehh, but when it gets late I start thinking about it for some reason and then I get an overwhelming need to hide.

Oh, my...

146 UberInfidel67  Tue, Jan 6, 2009 3:41:47pm

re: #6 Kragar (proud to be kafir) No, obviously they are supporting the fight against breast cancer. GO PINK LIZARDS!

147 Digital Display  Tue, Jan 6, 2009 3:42:13pm

re: #139 Charles

I put the Weblog Awards badge up in the right column, by the way, linked to the page where you can vote for LGF.

Thanks I forgot to vote today...

148 Charles Johnson  Tue, Jan 6, 2009 3:42:18pm

re: #144 Salamantis

You forgot mufsidoon.

That one won't be dinging here any more.

149 MandyManners  Tue, Jan 6, 2009 3:43:09pm

re: #148 Charles

That one won't be dinging here any more.

You muzzled mufsi!

150 LGoPs  Tue, Jan 6, 2009 3:43:18pm

re: #139 Charles

I put the Weblog Awards badge up in the right column, by the way, linked to the page where you can vote for LGF.

Thanks. Just voted.......though only once . If I were a libtard I would have already voted absentee - about a dozen times......

151 Spare O'Lake  Tue, Jan 6, 2009 3:43:24pm

I'll take Pink Head-Bobbers for $20, Alex.

152 [deleted]  Tue, Jan 6, 2009 3:43:41pm
153 pre-Boomer Marine brat  Tue, Jan 6, 2009 3:44:29pm

We're over 100. Can I go OT?

AP/YahooNews article "Israel shells near UN school, killing at least 30"
(yeah, you can guess ... but that's not the bad part)

Down in the article is this hair-raiser:

President-elect Barack Obama broke his silence on the crisis Tuesday saying, "the loss of civilian life in Gaza and in Israel is a source of deep concern for me." He declined to go further reiterating his stance that the U.S. has only one president at a time.

Perhaps it was a boiler-plate statement on 0's part, but in the context of this hand-wringing "news" (sic) article, it says that Israel might best be ready to go it alone after the 20th.

We might find out what's in that videotape the LA Times refused to cough up.

154 Cygnus  Tue, Jan 6, 2009 3:44:40pm

re: #8 Taqyia2Me

Pink is the new cool in lizard wear!

Mary Kay lizards! Driving around in little pink Cadillacs!

155 faraway  Tue, Jan 6, 2009 3:44:46pm
156 Wookieelips  Tue, Jan 6, 2009 3:45:23pm

re: #152 buzzsawmonkey

I suspect "Dumbo" has fallen to the PC hordes, since it has not only the sequence of the roustabouts setting up the circus (probably deemed "racist" because many of the shadowy pre-dawn figures are clearly intended to be black), but "stereotype" sequence of the crows.

Worse, Dumbo himself is an exceptional elephant, who overcomes scorn by making the most of an exceptional ability. Despite occasional modern-day paeans to exceptionality such as "The Incredibles," "diversity" demands a level of overall conformity which has no place for the Dumbos of the world.


Also it portrays circus employees in a bad light, don't forget!

157 Salamantis  Tue, Jan 6, 2009 3:45:48pm

re: #136 bosforus

You tell me.

I see your fabulous, and raise you a marvelous:

158 unclassifiable  Tue, Jan 6, 2009 3:45:59pm

re: #152 buzzsawmonkey

Not to mention that Dumbo has big ears.

And we all know how ANY mention of big ears will get the The One's worshipers on you big time.

159 Soona'  Tue, Jan 6, 2009 3:46:03pm

re: #140 3 wood

OT:

In market news the Dow rose 62 points (0.69%), the S&P 500 was up 7 points (0.78%) and the NASDAQ kicked tail with a 24 point increase (1.50%).

The general take is that the market has already priced in most of the bad news you are going to hear and is looking for a reason to go up. Billions upon billions of dollars in cash is standing on the sidelines earning almost no yield. Some investors are willing to put their toe in the water and assume a little risk again for the promise of buying up some bargains and getting a tasty yield, even if it is just dividends.

Understand, these same investors are gun shy now and will dump out quickly so the volatility is not over.

Also, the worshipers of the Messiah are sure he's going to fix everything.
Some are expecting the Dow to be backup to 11,000 by summer.

I'm not so sure about that.

Wall Street may do very well until either the dem congress keeps the crisis going some way or the Bush tax cuts expire.

160 notutopia  Tue, Jan 6, 2009 3:46:59pm

re: #11 MandyManners

Head bobs are cheaper than a wedding reception.


Lizard Head Bobs

161 opnion  Tue, Jan 6, 2009 3:47:23pm

Just saw 'Dark Knight " last week. Heath Ledger was a great villain as the Joker.
The most despicable villain ever for my money is Rick Moranis as Dark Helmet in Space balls. Scary as hell too.

162 unclassifiable  Tue, Jan 6, 2009 3:47:44pm

re: #159 Soona'

I have visions of a basket full of tiny dollar bills buying a loaf of bread.

I'm sure its just my creeping senility.

163 Dark_Falcon  Tue, Jan 6, 2009 3:47:57pm

re: #152 buzzsawmonkey

I suspect "Dumbo" has fallen to the PC hordes, since it has not only the sequence of the roustabouts setting up the circus (probably deemed "racist" because many of the shadowy pre-dawn figures are clearly intended to be black), but "stereotype" sequence of the crows.

Worse, Dumbo himself is an exceptional elephant, who overcomes scorn by making the most of an exceptional ability. Despite occasional modern-day paeans to exceptionality such as "The Incredibles," "diversity" demands a level of overall conformity which has no place for the Dumbos of the world.

Actually, it has not. I saw part of it on the Disney Channel last year. The sequence with the crows had been left intact. Dumbo could not be made today, I agree.

164 MandyManners  Tue, Jan 6, 2009 3:49:00pm

re: #160 notutopia

Lizard Head Bobs

Oh, my goodness. They're doing the horizonal bop.

165 Cygnus  Tue, Jan 6, 2009 3:49:49pm

re: #158 unclassifiable

Not to mention that Dumbo has big ears.

And we all know how ANY mention of big ears will get the The One's worshipers on you big time.

They must looooove the Ferengi then. Ooooh, those sexy ears!

166 MandyManners  Tue, Jan 6, 2009 3:50:06pm

re: #160 notutopia

Lizard Head Bobs

Pretty short time from bobs to bop.

167 Soona'  Tue, Jan 6, 2009 3:50:21pm

re: #161 opnion

Just saw 'Dark Knight " last week. Heath Ledger was a great villain as the Joker.
The most despicable villain ever for my money is Rick Moranis as Dark Helmet in Space balls. Scary as hell too.

You must have a very low "scare" theshold.

168 Dark_Falcon  Tue, Jan 6, 2009 3:50:37pm

re: #165 Cygnus

They must looooove the Ferengi then. Ooooh, those sexy ears!

Once in office, The One will ban the Ferengi by executive order.

169 Yashmak  Tue, Jan 6, 2009 3:50:42pm

Sobe already has a pink lizard drink in production. . .now there are actually pink lizards to dedicate it to.

SSSSSSSSPECTACULAR! (that's a reptilian hiss, not a lisp. sssseriously)

170 notutopia  Tue, Jan 6, 2009 3:50:49pm

re: #164 MandyManners

Oh, my goodness. They're doing the horizonal bop.


Listen to the woman's Oooo's as she's filming....
BTW, Ducks do the head bob thing too before they do the horizontal bop.

171 jelo  Tue, Jan 6, 2009 3:50:56pm

re: #140 3 wood

If you can correctly time that "dead cat bounce" then you will do well!

172 opnion  Tue, Jan 6, 2009 3:51:03pm

re: #167 Soona'

You must have a very low "scare" theshold.

Space Balls is still a funny movie.

173 Ayatollah Ghilmeini  Tue, Jan 6, 2009 3:51:14pm

Well if evolution is really true, in a few generations, Palestinians will become bulletproof and develop beltbomb appendages.

174 Dark_Falcon  Tue, Jan 6, 2009 3:51:24pm

re: #167 Soona'

You must have a very low "scare" theshold.

I think he just forgot his /sarc tag.

BBL

175 Cicero05  Tue, Jan 6, 2009 3:51:30pm

re: #160 notutopia

Lizard Head Bobs

We've actually sunk to lizard porn.

176 opnion  Tue, Jan 6, 2009 3:51:49pm

re: #173 Ayatollah Ghilmeini

Well if evolution is really true, in a few generations, Palestinians will become bulletproof and develop beltbomb appendages.

Or they will explode at birth.

177 pingjockey  Tue, Jan 6, 2009 3:51:55pm

"My name is Roland Buress and I'm the junior pink lizard from Illinois".

178 Spiny Norman  Tue, Jan 6, 2009 3:52:17pm

re: #163 Dark_Falcon

Actually, it has not. I saw part of it on the Disney Channel last year. The sequence with the crows had been left intact. Dumbo could not be made today, I agree.

It is now, but it was unavailable on video for years, for PC "racial insensitivity" reasons. Same for the Speedy Gonzales cartoons, even though they have been consistently very popular with Mexican/Hispanic audiences since they were made.

179 opnion  Tue, Jan 6, 2009 3:53:04pm

re: #174 Dark_Falcon

I think he just forgot his /sarc tag.

BBL

It was a joke, obviosly not a funny joke, but a joke.
Nothing scares me except Rosie O'Donnel

180 CyanSnowHawk  Tue, Jan 6, 2009 3:53:07pm

re: #167 Soona'

You must have a very low "scare" theshold.

Or a very small Schwartz.

181 Eagle  Tue, Jan 6, 2009 3:53:19pm

re: #136 bosforus

WTH was that?!?!?

182 Soona'  Tue, Jan 6, 2009 3:53:31pm

re: #172 opnion

Space Balls is still a funny movie.

"I'm surrounded by assholes"! LOL.

183 lifeofthemind  Tue, Jan 6, 2009 3:53:41pm

re: #46 bulwrk

I wonder what color you get when you mix pink and green

That is the Frog-o-Matic

184 Salamantis  Tue, Jan 6, 2009 3:53:46pm

re: #164 MandyManners

Oh, my goodness. They're doing the horizonal bop.

You love me and I love you:
Won't you be my POSSLQ?
Seeing all your scaly sheen
Puts lead in my hemipenes!
Your cloaca's so damn hot
Makes me head bob hella lot
I must be blessed by Charles above
To have such yummy Lizard Love!

185 MandyManners  Tue, Jan 6, 2009 3:53:56pm

re: #168 Dark_Falcon

Once in office, The One will ban the Ferengi by executive order.

They're unscrupulous capitalists.

186 opnion  Tue, Jan 6, 2009 3:54:11pm

re: #178 Spiny Norman

It is now, but it was unavailable on video for years, for PC "racial insensitivity" reasons. Same for the Speedy Gonzales cartoons, even though they have been consistently very popular with Mexican/Hispanic audiences since they were made.


Try Song of the South , today. Uh uh.

187 [deleted]  Tue, Jan 6, 2009 3:54:34pm
188 MandyManners  Tue, Jan 6, 2009 3:54:48pm

Gotta' go sling some hash.bbl

189 CyanSnowHawk  Tue, Jan 6, 2009 3:55:00pm

re: #185 MandyManners

They're unscrupulous capitalists.

And they prefer their women to be naked.

190 BBev  Tue, Jan 6, 2009 3:55:02pm

re: #175 Cicero05

We've actually sunk to lizard porn.

Google "lizard porn" and see what you get.

191 LGoPs  Tue, Jan 6, 2009 3:55:20pm

re: #179 opnion

It was a joke, obviosly not a funny joke, but a joke.
Nothing scares me except Rosie O'Donnel

Rosie reminds me of the Stay-Puft Marshmallow Man from Ghost Busters....only he at least, had a personality.

192 opnion  Tue, Jan 6, 2009 3:55:23pm

re: #180 CyanSnowHawk

Or a very small Schwartz.

Ma the Schwartz be with you., and the Druish princess.

193 [deleted]  Tue, Jan 6, 2009 3:55:28pm
194 Digital Display  Tue, Jan 6, 2009 3:55:30pm

re: #178 Spiny Norman

It is now, but it was unavailable on video for years, for PC "racial insensitivity" reasons. Same for the Speedy Gonzales cartoons, even though they have been consistently very popular with Mexican/Hispanic audiences since they were made.

Speedy Gonzales: This won't hurt did It?

195 Bloodnok  Tue, Jan 6, 2009 3:55:38pm

re: #190 BBev

Google "lizard porn" and see what you get.

Uh, I was young, I needed the work...

196 pre-Boomer Marine brat  Tue, Jan 6, 2009 3:55:44pm

re: #178 Spiny Norman

It is now, but it was unavailable on video for years, for PC "racial insensitivity" reasons. Same for the Speedy Gonzales cartoons, even though they have been consistently very popular with Mexican/Hispanic audiences since they were made.

PC = "Perceptual" Correctness, more than Political Correctness.

/and of COURSE, my perceptions are far superior to your bitter-clingy ones! *elevate nose* *snif*

/sarc (maybe I oughta put in another one, jic)

197 opnion  Tue, Jan 6, 2009 3:56:10pm

re: #191 LGoPs

Rosie reminds me of the Stay-Puft Marshmallow Man from Ghost Busters....only he at least, had a personality.

I do see the resemblence.

198 notutopia  Tue, Jan 6, 2009 3:56:15pm

re: #184 Salamantis

You love me and I love you:
Won't you be my POSSLQ?
Seeing all your scaly sheen
Puts lead in my hemipenes!
Your cloaca's so damn hot
Makes me head bob hella lot
I must be blessed by Charles above
To have such yummy Lizard Love!

ROFLMAO!

199 Spiny Norman  Tue, Jan 6, 2009 3:56:52pm

re: #186 opnion

Try Song of the South , today. Uh uh.

I think that one is still "self-banned" by Disney. My parents found a bootleg Chinese VHS copy at a yard sale a while back, though. Muddy sound, and a lousy "pan-and-scan" image, but it plays.

200 Soona'  Tue, Jan 6, 2009 3:56:56pm

re: #186 opnion

Try Song of the South , today. Uh uh.

Now that's a funny Disney series.

201 BBev  Tue, Jan 6, 2009 3:57:07pm

re: #195 Bloodnok

Uh, I was young, I needed the work...

Ya we have all been there :-)

My deep dark past.

202 opnion  Tue, Jan 6, 2009 3:57:21pm

re: #193 ploome hineni

I hated that movie

I saw it while flying home, and almost had an anxiety atack

it was awful

Actually, I thought that it was too dark (no pun) & depressing.
Heath Ledger though did a great job.

203 Cicero05  Tue, Jan 6, 2009 3:57:40pm

re: #190 BBev

Google "lizard porn" and see what you get.

ggrrrrowlll

204 opnion  Tue, Jan 6, 2009 3:57:56pm

Later Lizards!

205 Quilly Mammoth  Tue, Jan 6, 2009 3:58:19pm

re: #13 Dianna

Well, I guess if you're an iguana, and not terribly flexible, how you bob your head is pretty significant.

But how does the lady iguana decide which head-bob is sexiest?

The head bob that gets the most reaction from the male?

206 Yashmak  Tue, Jan 6, 2009 3:58:51pm

re: #173 Ayatollah Ghilmeini

Well if evolution is really true, in a few generations, Palestinians will become bulletproof and develop beltbomb appendages.

I think evolution depends on the survival of an individual to pass on a trait. Maybe the bulletproof part would work :)

207 lifeofthemind  Tue, Jan 6, 2009 3:58:55pm
208 BBev  Tue, Jan 6, 2009 3:59:28pm

re: #205 Quilly Mammoth

The head bob that gets the most reaction from the male?

Upding for that one

209 seekeroftruth  Tue, Jan 6, 2009 3:59:34pm

re: #140 3 wood

I haven't had much time to post recently, but I wanted to thank you for all of your finance and stock posts over the past few months. I have learned a lot reading your daily posts.

210 Dark_Falcon  Tue, Jan 6, 2009 3:59:45pm

re: #199 Spiny Norman

I think that one is still "self-banned" by Disney. My parents found a bootleg Chinese VHS copy at a yard sale a while back, though. Muddy sound, and a lousy "pan-and-scan" image, but it plays.

It is indeed still "self-banned", though in its case you can see why. I think it should be re-released but it should be preceded by a introduction to explain some of what is seen in it.

211 Soona'  Tue, Jan 6, 2009 4:00:05pm

re: #200 Soona'

Now that's a funny Disney series.

Also "The Adventures of Mr Toad".

212 [deleted]  Tue, Jan 6, 2009 4:00:08pm
213 the_flying_pig  Tue, Jan 6, 2009 4:01:17pm

So that how liberals/pinkos are descended from: pink lizards!

No wonder these descendants are so screwed up in their heads and "head-bob" to hippie music.

214 Spiny Norman  Tue, Jan 6, 2009 4:01:21pm

re: #207 lifeofthemind

Pink Elephants on Parade

Heffalumps and woozles.

Tell me the animators weren't eatin' shrooms.

Heh.

215 lifeofthemind  Tue, Jan 6, 2009 4:02:24pm

re: #212 buzzsawmonkey

See #107, et. seq.

Great Minds

216 [deleted]  Tue, Jan 6, 2009 4:04:44pm
217 rawmuse  Tue, Jan 6, 2009 4:06:07pm

re: #161 opnion

Just saw 'Dark Knight " last week. Heath Ledger was a great villain as the Joker.
The most despicable villain ever for my money is Rick Moranis as Dark Helmet in Space balls. Scary as hell too.

I hated it. Watched it on the home theater set up. It blew out my speakers. The movie had a dynamic range that went from inaudible to dangerous in a millisecond. So, I would turn up the volume to hear what the Joker was saying, then some explosion would occur in the next second. Yep, blew out some nice Bose speakers on that one. Damage, about a grand.

218 Spiny Norman  Tue, Jan 6, 2009 4:10:20pm

re: #216 buzzsawmonkey

To hell with explanatory introductions. I rented "Cabin in the Sky" and "Stormy Weather" a few months ago, and both of them had weaselly disclaimers apologizing for the oh-so-insensitive stereotypes.

Screw that. The performers in these movies were some of the most brilliant of their era. Let people look at them without being told what to think.

There were stereotypical performances all through early films--Jewish, Italian, homosexual as well as black. Some of these were serious--many were intentionally poking fun at the stereotypes. People managed to look at them and come away unscathed.

Let Americans behave like adults again.

The Looney Tunes "Golden Collection" #4 also has a weaselly intro by Whoopie Goldberg before the Speedy Gonzales cartoons that the disc won't let you skip.

Grrr....

219 3 wood  Tue, Jan 6, 2009 4:13:50pm

re: #174 Dark_Falcon

Hey, I got some Bears news for you.

It looks like Marinelli is going to sign with Seattle.

He took the Bears offer for a gig and then shopped around that the Seahawks are willing to pay him more.

See ya Rod.

Also the Bears fired their linebackers coach today.

I guess that coach made Urlacher lose a step and unable to shed a block.

220 3 wood  Tue, Jan 6, 2009 4:18:23pm

re: #209 seekeroftruth

I haven't had much time to post recently, but I wanted to thank you for all of your finance and stock posts over the past few months. I have learned a lot reading your daily posts.

Thank you for the kind words.

I have actually tried to focus on being a source of information here due to the importance of this situation to many people.

As I tell my college students, these are historical times.

Byt he way, I can't wait for Cox to get the boot from the SEC in a few weeks. A drunk off of skid row could have done a better job then him.

221 Super-ego  Tue, Jan 6, 2009 4:44:58pm
...the pink iguanas also perform the characteristic mating ritual “head-bob”...

This "head-bob" has gotten a lot of attention in this thread. It's exactly what I wanted to post about.

I am trying to figure out how the "head-bob" started. I think the lady lizard was just in heat. The male lizard was just trying to get a look at her over the log in front of him, bobbing over and under.

And the rest is history.

222 nanook  Tue, Jan 6, 2009 5:13:13pm

re: #178 Spiny Norman

It is now, but it was unavailable on video for years, for PC "racial insensitivity" reasons. Same for the Speedy Gonzales cartoons, even though they have been consistently very popular with Mexican/Hispanic audiences since they were made.

I'd give a lot to have them release Song of the South from its PC bondage......

223 Salem  Tue, Jan 6, 2009 6:48:16pm

Hmmm. Wow. Never seen an evolution thread quietly go dead like this before. You suppose the rabid Creationuts are sitting this one out?

224 Salem  Tue, Jan 6, 2009 6:54:06pm

If you were to assume these guys are organized (something for which the evidence is pretty strong) you might surmise that they haven't worked out a spin for this, yet. Not that that's ever impeded them before. Hmmm.

225 Charles Johnson  Tue, Jan 6, 2009 7:25:50pm

re: #224 Salem

If you were to assume these guys are organized (something for which the evidence is pretty strong) you might surmise that they haven't worked out a spin for this, yet. Not that that's ever impeded them before. Hmmm.

The Discovery Institute is busy right now, trying to get their agenda passed in Texas:

[Link: www.evolutionnews.org...]

226 Salem  Tue, Jan 6, 2009 7:43:23pm

re: #225 Charles

The Discovery Institute is busy right now, trying to get their agenda passed in Texas:

[Link: www.evolutionnews.org...]

Oh, I see. They can't be bothered with pink iguanas right now. Hehe.

227 Charles Johnson  Tue, Jan 6, 2009 8:31:08pm

One of the creationist down-dingers just showed up, as predicted.

228 Sharmuta  Tue, Jan 6, 2009 8:35:36pm

re: #225 Charles

The Discovery Institute is busy right now, trying to get their agenda passed in Texas:

[Link: www.evolutionnews.org...]

He really believes in the BS he spreads.


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Why Did More Than 1,000 People Die After Police Subdued Them With Force That Isn’t Meant to Kill? An investigation led by The Associated Press has found that, over a decade, more than 1,000 people died after police subdued them through physical holds, stun guns, body blows and other force not intended to be lethal. More: Why ...
Cheechako
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A Closer Look at the Eastman State Bar DecisionTaking a few minutes away from work things to read through the Eastman decision. As I'm sure many of you know, Eastman was my law school con law professor. I knew him pretty well because I was also running in ...
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Yesterday
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