Randy Newman: I Think It’s Going To Rain Today

Human kindness is overflowing
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Broken windows and empty hallways
A pale dead moon in the sky streaked with gray
Human kindness is overflowing
And I think it’s going to rain today

Scarecrows dressed in the latest styles
With frozen smiles to chase love away
Human kindness is overflowing
And I think it’s going to rain today

Lonely, lonely
Tin can at my feet
Think I’ll kick it down the street
That’s the way to treat a friend

Bright before me the signs implore me
To help the needy and show them the way
Human kindness is overflowing
And I think it’s going to rain today

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501 comments
1 Dark_Falcon  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 2:54:50pm

Let it rain, and let the rain wash away insanity.

2 elizajane  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 2:57:51pm

Where I’m sitting in California there has been a deluge these past few days, thunder and lightening and hail, and the insanity still seems to be going strong.

3 PhillyPretzel  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 2:58:13pm

re: #1 Dark_Falcon
Good idea. I would love to see that happen. If only it were that easy.

4 prairiefire  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 3:00:00pm

It’s been a lousy Lenten season so far. But then, that’s kind of the point.

5 Dark_Falcon  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 3:00:20pm

re: #2 elizajane

Where I’m sitting in California there has been a deluge these past few days, thunder and lightening and hail, and the insanity still seems to be going strong.

I know. It was only a fond wish.

6 PhillyPretzel  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 3:03:56pm

re: #4 prairiefire
Being Jewish I know very little about Lent. I know you give up something until Easter. I hope you do not consider this offensive I hope the rest of your Lenten season goes fast.

7 prairiefire  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 3:11:11pm

re: #6 PhillyPretzel

Being Jewish I know very little about Lent. I know you give up something until Easter. I hope you do not consider this offensive I hope the rest of your Lenten season goes fast.

Oh, no, not offensive. Lenten season is meant to be contemplative and reconciling your self to God’s will. I usually feel the weight of what might be, or might be better in myself.
Personally, I think you are a peach, Philly!

8 Charles Johnson  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 3:12:23pm

BTW, I blocked those obnoxious “Tea Party Patriot” ads, and another irritating over-the-top anti-Obama ad too. Coming from Adsense, which always seems to serve these ultra-conservative ads when certain keywords appear in the text of the article.

9 PhillyPretzel  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 3:13:19pm

re: #7 prairiefire
Thanks. :)

10 Dark_Falcon  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 3:14:48pm

re: #8 Charles

BTW, I blocked those obnoxious “Tea Party Patriot” ads, and another irritating over-the-top anti-Obama ad too. Coming from Adsense, which always seems to serve these ultra-conservative ads when certain keywords appear in the text of the article.

Seems wise. Of course those Stalker morons are just going to use that to call you a “tyrant” again, but that’s what they do. You’ve always been sane Charles, and I’m glad to see you take out the trash.

11 abolitionist  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 3:15:08pm

Newman’s a treasure.

12 SanFranciscoZionist  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 3:18:12pm

re: #4 prairiefire

It’s been a lousy Lenten season so far. But then, that’s kind of the point.

Forty days of feeling sad
About the pain that Jesus had.

(“Catherine, Called Birdy”. The little girl wants to be a poet.)

13 Charles Johnson  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 3:18:27pm

But back to the topic - this song was written almost 40 years ago. Still one of the greatest lyrics ever written, with a weird unsettling darkness to it. And that bridge section is reminiscent of Aaron Copeland, with those wide open cadences. Amazing.

14 SanFranciscoZionist  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 3:19:48pm

I had to stay over at my parents’ house last night because the storm was coming in, and getting home seemed impossible. This morning, a fairly big tree near them had come down.

Chag Purim, everyone.

15 prairiefire  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 3:21:08pm

Website with lots of Randy Newman info:[Link: www.nme.com…]

16 TedStriker  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 3:24:22pm

re: #8 Charles

BTW, I blocked those obnoxious “Tea Party Patriot” ads, and another irritating over-the-top anti-Obama ad too. Coming from Adsense, which always seems to serve these ultra-conservative ads when certain keywords appear in the text of the article.

I thought some of those ads were quite ironic, considering that they tended to run contrary to what the topics/discussions were.

LGF + Google AdSense + TPer/ODSer ad buys = hilarity ensues!

17 The Shadow Do  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 3:33:12pm

re: #13 Charles

But back to the topic - this song was written almost 40 years ago. Still one of the greatest lyrics ever written, with a weird unsettling darkness to it. And that bridge section is reminiscent of Aaron Copeland, with those wide open cadences. Amazing.

Poetry with teeth. Unsettling is the perfect word for it. Like Copeland, an American original.

18 PhillyPretzel  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 3:34:29pm

re: #16 talon_262
I still have Ann Coulter staring at me. /

19 Vicious Babushka  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 3:40:17pm

I like Judy Collins’ cover of this song

Youtube Video
20 TedStriker  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 3:40:39pm

re: #18 PhillyPretzel

I still have Ann Coulter staring at me. /

I can’t imagine the clickthrough rate on some of those ads is very high ;-P

21 PhillyPretzel  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 3:41:43pm

Okay I relaoded and it is school choice in PA. hmm that is not too bad.

22 Lord Baron Viscount Duke Earl Count Planckton  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 3:55:55pm

Meanwhile a PJ clown “PJ Tatler” screeches that “Left wheel of Obama bandwagon falls off”.

His examples?

Dennis Kucinich: Time to impeach Obama over Libya action.

Michael Moore: Obama no better than Bush.

Louis Farrakhan: “Who The Hell Do You Think You Are?”

Andrew Sullivan: Obama now the exact opposite of what I voted for.

The nearest anyone from this list comes to being influential is Moore. And Farrakhan? WTF?

23 Dark_Falcon  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 3:57:51pm

re: #22 Sergey Romanov

Meanwhile a PJ clown “PJ Tatler” screeches that “Left wheel of Obama bandwagon falls off”.

His examples?

The nearest anyone from this list comes to being influential is Moore. And Farrakhan? WTF?

Left Wing and Right Wing Crazies are crazy.

/Magical Balance Fairy

24 PhillyPretzel  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 3:58:46pm

Les Miserables 25th on WHYY. I will be watching.

25 Jeff In Ohio  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 3:59:16pm

re: #22 Sergey Romanov

I condemn Farrakhan for appearing in this thread.

26 SanFranciscoZionist  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 3:59:54pm

re: #22 Sergey Romanov

Meanwhile a PJ clown “PJ Tatler” screeches that “Left wheel of Obama bandwagon falls off”.

His examples?

The nearest anyone from this list comes to being influential is Moore. And Farrakhan? WTF?

Well, Kucinich is an actual Congressman, so I think that gives him some status.

But all of those are people who would not support any military action, and none of them are real Obama boosters, except maybe Sullivan, who I don’t know much about except that he has a pathological fixation on Sarah Palin’s youngest child.

27 Lord Baron Viscount Duke Earl Count Planckton  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 4:00:20pm

re: #23 Dark_Falcon

It’s not even that, I just don’t see it falling off right now. A lot on the far left won’t forgive him, but again, from what I gather even most DKos folks uneasily support this action. Now, the left wing may fall off in the coming days, but it will depend on what happens on the ground in Libya.

28 FreedomMoon  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 4:00:51pm

Has anyone ever seen Randy Newman perform with a band? All his studio album songs include accompaniment, i.e. drummer, guitarist, bassist, synthesizers, etc. but I’ve never seen a live performance that included anything but himself at the piano.

29 Lord Baron Viscount Duke Earl Count Planckton  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 4:01:04pm

re: #25 Jeff In Ohio

I condemn Farrakhan for appearing in this thread.

Does the NPR staff?

30 Jeff In Ohio  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 4:01:57pm

re: #29 Sergey Romanov

Does the NPR staff?

They are APPALLED!

31 PhillyPretzel  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 4:03:02pm

::: watching Les Miserables :::

32 Lord Baron Viscount Duke Earl Count Planckton  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 4:03:37pm

re: #30 Jeff In Ohio

They are APPALLED!

They find time to be APPALLED! ? Seems like they don’t value their jobs! /

33 Targetpractice  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 4:03:54pm

re: #26 SanFranciscoZionist

Well, Kucinich is an actual Congressman, so I think that gives him some status.

But all of those are people who would not support any military action, and none of them are real Obama boosters, except maybe Sullivan, who I don’t know much about except that he has a pathological fixation on Sarah Palin’s youngest child.

Sully’s had some good points now and again, but I’d take his “support” with a grain of a salt. The man was a big Bush booster for awhile, then turned on him when he spoke against gay marriage.

34 Gus  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 4:03:56pm

re: #22 Sergey Romanov

Meanwhile a PJ clown “PJ Tatler” screeches that “Left wheel of Obama bandwagon falls off”.

His examples?

The nearest anyone from this list comes to being influential is Moore. And Farrakhan? WTF?

I’ll assume then that they’re really no fans of FDR, JFK and LBJ.

35 Dark_Falcon  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 4:04:03pm

re: #27 Sergey Romanov

It’s not even that, I just don’t see it falling off right now. A lot on the far left won’t forgive him, but again, from what I gather even most DKos folks uneasily support this action. Now, the left wing may fall off in the coming days, but it will depend on what happens on the ground in Libya.

We’ll have to see. Obama can’t count of support from the other side of the aisle like Tony Blair had on Iraq. Sad to say, the current Republican Party in the US has a lot more raw partisanship in it than the UK’s Conservative Party had in it during the last decade.

36 Dark_Falcon  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 4:05:24pm

re: #33 Targetpractice, Worst of Both Worlds

Sully’s had some good points now and again, but I’d take his “support” with a grain of a salt. The man was a big Bush booster for awhile, then turned on him when he spoke against gay marriage.

True, but he lost most of his credibility when he claimed Trig Palin was Bristol Palin’s son, not Sarah Palin’s.

37 Targetpractice  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 4:05:49pm

re: #22 Sergey Romanov

Meanwhile a PJ clown “PJ Tatler” screeches that “Left wheel of Obama bandwagon falls off”.

His examples?

The nearest anyone from this list comes to being influential is Moore. And Farrakhan? WTF?

Is that the meme they’ve chosen to go with? “The Left is abandoning Obama!”? They’ve overplayed that one already, every time he’s gone contrary to one of his campaign promises. Gitmo, Iraq, Bush Tax Cuts, etc.

38 Lord Baron Viscount Duke Earl Count Planckton  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 4:06:55pm

re: #33 Targetpractice, Worst of Both Worlds

Sully’s had some good points now and again, but I’d take his “support” with a grain of a salt. The man was a big Bush booster for awhile, then turned on him when he spoke against gay marriage.

Yeah. I like reading them when someone links to him. But he is a bit crazy. Also supported Luap Nor as a Republican candidate.

39 Gus  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 4:10:39pm

re: #35 Dark_Falcon

We’ll have to see. Obama can’t count of support from the other side of the aisle like Tony Blair had on Iraq. Sad to say, the current Republican Party in the US has a lot more raw partisanship in it than the UK’s Conservative Party had in it during the last decade.

The president will get support from the majority of the Democrats on the Hill. To be frank, Kucinich and his ilk are a bit of an anomaly much like Ron Paul.

Pelosi Statement Following President Obama’s Remarks on Libya
March 18, 2011

Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today after President Obama delivered remarks on the situation in Libya:

“I commend the President for his leadership and prudence on how our nation will proceed in regards to Libya and work in concert with European and Arab allies to address the crisis.

“The strong action taken by the United Nations and the Arab League should leave no doubt in Qaddafi’s mind that the horrific brutality against his own people will not be tolerated and cannot continue.”

40 Killgore Trout  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 4:11:26pm

re: #38 Sergey Romanov

Yeah. I like reading them when someone links to him. But he is a bit crazy. Also supported Luap Nor as a Republican candidate.

I gave Sully another try after the right went batshit insane after the election. He’s just a nut. Even if you can get past his anti-Israel stuff his obsession with Palin’s baby was just too much.

41 Targetpractice  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 4:12:24pm

re: #39 Gus 802

The president will get support from the majority of the Democrats on the Hill. To be frank, Kucinich and his ilk are a bit of an anomaly much like Ron Paul.

Pelosi Statement Following President Obama’s Remarks on Libya
March 18, 2011

I haven’t seen anything from His Orangeship. Has the GOP deigned to comment upon this so far, or chosen to see how it plays out so as to know what the attack him on?

42 Gus  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 4:12:52pm

re: #41 Targetpractice, Worst of Both Worlds

I haven’t seen anything from His Orangeship. Has the GOP deigned to comment upon this so far, or chosen to see how it plays out so as to know what the attack him on?

I haven’t looked. It should come up tomorrow.

43 Amory Blaine  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 4:13:44pm

When do the war bonds go on sale?

44 Gus  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 4:13:51pm

Here’s the Reid statement:

Reid Statement On Libya
March 18, 2011

Washington, DC—Nevada Senator Harry Reid released the following statement today regarding the situation in Libya:

“Like many Americans, I have watched the atrocities perpetrated by Moammar Qaddafi in horror, and that’s why I am pleased with the resolution passed by the United Nations. It was an important step for the international community to take action to prevent Qaddafi from perpetrating further atrocities. And I support the President’s decision to work with our allies to enforce a no-fly zone and take other actions to protect Libyan civilians. Today the President presented Qaddafi with a clear choice and outlined the very serious consequences of ignoring the demands of the people of Libya and the international community.

“I believe the broad multilateral approach the President laid out will greatly improve the effectiveness of our efforts. The coalition we are working with includes not just our European allies, but also members of the Arab League. Qaddafi has lost legitimacy and it is only a matter of time before he is out of power. Together with our allies, we should work to ensure that Qaddafi’s transition out of power is swift, and that the people of Libya do not suffer any more than they already have.”

45 recusancy  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 4:14:13pm

re: #39 Gus 802

The president will get support from the majority of the Democrats on the Hill. To be frank, Kucinich and his ilk are a bit of an anomaly much like Ron Paul.

Pelosi Statement Following President Obama’s Remarks on Libya
March 18, 2011

I love Pelosi. She’s sane and damn good at her job.

46 Gus  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 4:15:36pm

re: #41 Targetpractice, Worst of Both Worlds

I haven’t seen anything from His Orangeship. Has the GOP deigned to comment upon this so far, or chosen to see how it plays out so as to know what the attack him on?

Here it is.

Statement by Speaker Boehner on Libya
WASHINGTON, DC (Mar 20)

House Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) issued the following statement on the situation in Libya:

“The United States has a moral obligation to stand with those who seek freedom from oppression and self-government for their people. It’s unacceptable and outrageous for Qadhafi to attack his own people, and the violence must stop.

“The President is the commander-in-chief, but the Administration has a responsibility to define for the American people, the Congress, and our troops what the mission in Libya is, better explain what America’s role is in achieving that mission, and make clear how it will be accomplished. Before any further military commitments are made, the Administration must do a better job of communicating to the American people and to Congress about our mission in Libya and how it will be achieved.”

47 prairiefire  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 4:16:09pm

re: #45 recusancy

I love Pelosi. She’s sane and damn good at her job.

A reporter asked her if she felt the need to cry, like Boehner. She laughed and said “Oh, no! This is a professional situation.”

48 Dark_Falcon  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 4:16:13pm

I gotta run.

49 Targetpractice  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 4:17:06pm

re: #46 Gus 802

Here it is.

Statement by Speaker Boehner on Libya
WASHINGTON, DC (Mar 20)

Yeah, just found that and was about to post it myself. Sounds to me like they’re trying to play to the Tea Party base, roasting Obama on a spit over why the GOP should feel it necessary to sign off on our activities in Libya.

50 Gus  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 4:17:12pm

And Boxer.

Boxer Statement on United Nations Security Council Resolution Imposing a No-Fly Zone in Libya

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer (D-CA), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today released the following statement after the United Nations Security Council passed Resolution 1973, which authorizes a no-fly zone and other actions to protect civilians in Libya:

“The international community has an obligation to prevent the slaughter of Libyan civilians by Moammar Gaddafi’s forces and a massive humanitarian crisis. It is essential that the Arab League – which called for international action – remains a full and supportive partner in the difficult days ahead.”

52 Targetpractice  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 4:19:29pm

re: #51 GNIDAthe#seCond

Breaking: Rabid anti-Semite bites Jews at “Israel Apartheid” Event in London, England

The Rage Virus has been released!

/

53 Lord Baron Viscount Duke Earl Count Planckton  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 4:21:01pm

re: #51 GNIDAthe#seCond

Breaking: Rabid anti-Semite bites Jews at “Israel Apartheid” Event in London, England

Rabid antisemite is reduced to his true animal form.

54 Lord Baron Viscount Duke Earl Count Planckton  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 4:22:21pm

re: #51 GNIDAthe#seCond

Breaking: Rabid anti-Semite bites Jews at “Israel Apartheid” Event in London, England

Jew-baiters I know, but Jew-biters? //

55 The Shadow Do  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 4:23:23pm

All this fuzzy bunny political posturing about the so called Libya end game drives me nuts. Pretty much everyone wants a heels up Mussolini moment to befall Khadafi. Just won’t come out and say so.

Gotta work on my nuance thing.

56 WINDUPBIRD DISEASE [S.K.U.M.M.]  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 4:25:42pm

The Kinect is so rad

Youtube Video
57 Gus  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 4:26:40pm

re: #53 Sergey Romanov

Rabid antisemite is reduced to his true animal form.

I’ve found that people that bite during a fight have a screw loose or two. Or three.

59 Targetpractice  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 4:29:59pm

re: #58 Gus 802

The Pentagon expects to hand over control of allied military operations in Libya “in a matter of days”, either to a UK-France coalition or to Nato, US Defence Secretary Robert Gates says.

Oh hell, here comes to screaming. “Why should we be taking orders?! A ‘real leader’ would be giving them!”

60 Obdicut  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 4:31:34pm

re: #57 Gus 802

At my brother John’s party, this dude who looked just like Carrot Top(except skinny) was biting people. We took him aside and told him you could either look like Carrot Top, or bite people, but doing both at the same time was an invitation to homicide.

61 Gus  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 4:31:40pm

re: #59 Targetpractice, Worst of Both Worlds

Oh hell, here comes to screaming. “Why should we be taking orders?! A ‘real leader’ would be giving them!”

Yeah. I’m sure some other group will now find a new reason to complain.

US Navy under control of the Blue Helmets!!11ty

Of course that would be the UN but, same difference.

62 Gus  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 4:32:21pm

re: #60 Obdicut

At my brother John’s party, this dude who looked just like Carrot Top(except skinny) was biting people. We took him aside and told him you could either look like Carrot Top, or bite people, but doing both at the same time was an invitation to homicide.

Eek! I think just looking like Carrot Top should be against the law.

//

63 Lord Baron Viscount Duke Earl Count Planckton  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 4:33:00pm

re: #62 Gus 802

Eek! I think just looking like Carrot Top should be against the law.

//

Pre-op or post-op? /

64 WINDUPBIRD DISEASE [S.K.U.M.M.]  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 4:33:07pm

re: #57 Gus 802

I’ve found that people that bite during a fight have a screw loose or two. Or three.

unless the fight is more serious than your average fisticuffs, sure ;-)

65 Gus  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 4:33:23pm

re: #63 Sergey Romanov

Pre-op or post-op? /

Image: carrot-top.jpg

66 TedStriker  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 4:33:43pm

re: #59 Targetpractice, Worst of Both Worlds

Oh hell, here comes to screaming. “Why should we be taking orders?! A ‘real leader’ would be giving them!”

This, of course means only one thing….that NObama has sold the US down the river to the NWO and the Bilberburgers!!!11ty

/Oy vey…

67 Lord Baron Viscount Duke Earl Count Planckton  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 4:33:58pm

re: #65 Gus 802

Image: carrot-top.jpg

Post-op, gotcha.

68 Lord Baron Viscount Duke Earl Count Planckton  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 4:34:51pm

re: #65 Gus 802

Image: carrot-top.jpg

Freedo wante? Wante some freedos?

69 Lord Baron Viscount Duke Earl Count Planckton  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 4:37:07pm

Anybody have a spare freedo? I wante very much.

70 Gus  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 4:37:28pm

re: #68 Sergey Romanov

Freedo wante? Wante some freedos?

I don’t know. There’s something about the arched eyebrows and the steroid look that doesn’t go together well. He should lose one of those.

71 Obdicut  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 4:38:17pm

re: #69 Sergey Romanov

I think it was supposed to say Spare Freedom, but it got mutilated when his shirt was recut to fit is bizarre, overpumped body.

72 Lord Baron Viscount Duke Earl Count Planckton  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 4:38:51pm

re: #70 Gus 802

I don’t know. There’s something about the arched eyebrows and the steroid look that doesn’t go together well. He should lose one of those.

Changing the stage name wouldn’t hurt either. And get a haircut, hippie! //

73 Lord Baron Viscount Duke Earl Count Planckton  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 4:39:28pm

re: #71 Obdicut

I think it was supposed to say Spare Freedom, but it got mutilated when his shirt was recut to fit is bizarre, overpumped body.

Freedom Wanted. 6000$ alive or dead.

74 Obdicut  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 4:39:40pm

re: #72 Sergey Romanov

In case you or anyone else hasn’t seen it, Norm MacDonald riffing awesome on Carrot Top.

Youtube Video
75 Gus  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 4:42:21pm

re: #71 Obdicut

I think it was supposed to say Spare Freedom, but it got mutilated when his shirt was recut to fit is bizarre, overpumped body.

It’s the result of a gene splicing experiment.

One part Hulk Hogan. One part Joan Rivers.

/

76 Lord Baron Viscount Duke Earl Count Planckton  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 4:43:59pm

Image: carrot-top.jpg

It’s as if he’s saying:

“Tonight… you!” /athf

77 Killgore Trout  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 4:49:04pm

re: #51 GNIDAthe#seCond

Breaking: Rabid anti-Semite bites Jews at “Israel Apartheid” Event in London, England

Yikes.

78 Gus  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 4:49:11pm

re: #76 Sergey Romanov

Image: carrot-top.jpg

It’s as if he’s saying:

“Tonight… you!” /athf

Could be worse!

Image: jocelyn-wildenstein-horror.jpg

/

79 Targetpractice  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 4:49:45pm

re: #78 Gus 802

Could be worse!

Image: jocelyn-wildenstein-horror.jpg

/

GAH! MY EYES!!!

80 Lord Baron Viscount Duke Earl Count Planckton  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 4:49:48pm

re: #78 Gus 802

Could be worse!

Image: jocelyn-wildenstein-horror.jpg

/

She was the first I thought about, but was too lazy to google for her name.

81 Gus  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 4:51:42pm

re: #79 Targetpractice, Worst of Both Worlds

GAH! MY EYES!!!

That’s what 4 million dollars of plastic surgery will buy you.

82 reine.de.tout  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 4:52:07pm

re: #78 Gus 802

Could be worse!

Image: jocelyn-wildenstein-horror.jpg

/

Oh, gawd.
What the hell is wrong with people?
Is that the woman who wanted to look like a cat?

83 Gus  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 4:52:59pm

re: #82 reine.de.tout

Oh, gawd.
What the hell is wrong with people?
Is that the woman who wanted to look like a cat?

I think so. The infamous Jocelyn Wildenstein. Clearly her surgeries were botched.

84 Lord Baron Viscount Duke Earl Count Planckton  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 4:54:16pm

re: #79 Targetpractice, Worst of Both Worlds

GAH! MY EYES!!!

YES
THE SANDMAN WILL GET YOU

85 Gus  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 4:55:55pm

More weirdness…

[Link: www.dailymail.co.uk…]

86 HoosierHoops  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 4:55:56pm

The news is reporting Qaddafi’s Compound was hit by a missile

87 Lord Baron Viscount Duke Earl Count Planckton  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 4:56:25pm

re: #85 Gus 802

More weirdness…

[Link: www.dailymail.co.uk…]

That’s what quantum physics will do to you.

88 Targetpractice  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 4:57:24pm

re: #86 HoosierHoops

The news is reporting Qaddafi’s Compound was hit by a missile

That makes how many times now we’ve heard about attacks on either his palace or the area around it?

89 Lord Baron Viscount Duke Earl Count Planckton  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 4:57:54pm

Some depressive Residents.

Youtube Video
90 Obdicut  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 4:58:05pm

Oh god, the painful, wonderful Norm McDonald at the press correspondent’s dinner under Clinton:

Youtube Video
91 Kilroy  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 4:58:37pm

re: #86 HoosierHoops
Only one?

92 Gus  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 5:01:16pm

Ran into some bullshit “security scan” pop-up. Assholes.

93 TedStriker  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 5:01:17pm

re: #78 Gus 802

Could be worse!

Image: jocelyn-wildenstein-horror.jpg

/

Egads, man! What.The.Fuck.Were.They.Thinking?!?

94 Dancing along the light of day  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 5:05:22pm

re: #14 SanFranciscoZionist

2 inches so far today, and windy here.
*waves to the room*

95 reine.de.tout  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 5:05:57pm

re: #83 Gus 802

I think so. The infamous Jocelyn Wildenstein. Clearly her surgeries were botched.

I don’t know. I think she’s just had so much surgery and there’s just so much the skin can take before it starts doing weird things. I think she looks just like she wants to - she apparently goes out and about, no trying to hide … she must look in the mirror and like what she sees.

96 Varek Raith  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 5:07:29pm

Plastic surgery.

Whatever floats your boat, I suppose.

97 Charles Johnson  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 5:08:57pm

Speaking of rain, pretty wild weather in LA tonight. The wind is howling around here.

98 Lord Baron Viscount Duke Earl Count Planckton  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 5:09:51pm

re: #96 Varek Raith

Plastic surgery.

Whatever floats your boat, I suppose.

Youtube Video
99 Killgore Trout  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 5:10:22pm

The weather has me really bummed out. I think we’re in for a repeat of last year’s terribly cold and rainy summer here. I’m taking no chances with the garden I’m not even going to try any direct planting outdoors. Everything is going to be started indoors and I’m not even going to transplant them out until mid May or so. What a pain in the ass.

100 abolitionist  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 5:10:46pm

re: #87 Sergey Romanov

That’s what quantum physics will do to you.

They may not know how freaky they look, but they probably know how much it cost.

101 JAFO  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 5:13:18pm

re: #97 Charles

A good weather map…

[Link: wxug.us…]

102 Varek Raith  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 5:14:00pm

re: #101 mracb

A good weather map…

[Link: wxug.us…]

California asploded!

103 JAFO  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 5:15:30pm

or precipitation

[Link: wxug.us…]

104 Gus  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 5:16:06pm

Cloudy here now but nice temps. Of course that was recently disrupted by some idiot playing his car stereo bass at 11 which penetrated the air with some noise which I assume to have been music. Some lowlife with a baseball hat up in the air and a long keychain. I think there’s an inverse correlation between the volume of the bass and IQ.

105 Killgore Trout  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 5:17:53pm

re: #103 mracb

or precipitation

[Link: wxug.us…]

That is a very cool map.

106 Decatur Deb  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 5:18:47pm

re: #99 Killgore Trout

Took the little Mantis to our 240 sq ft raised beds today—planting ordinary commercial peat pot sets tomorrow. Last year some kind of blight really whacked the tomatoes in our county. I’ve seen green peppers at 1.49 apiece in the markets

107 Killgore Trout  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 5:21:54pm

re: #106 Decatur Deb

Took the little Mantis to our 240 sq ft raised beds today—planting ordinary commercial peat pot sets tomorrow. Last year some kind of blight really whacked the tomatoes in our county. I’ve seen green peppers at 1.49 apiece in the markets

Last year the weather was so bad I didn’t get a single ripe tomato out of the garden, I still had heat on in the house the first week of July.
This year I’m leaving up all my winter row covers for most of the summer if need be.

108 Killgore Trout  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 5:24:30pm

re: #106 Decatur Deb

Damn, those mantis tillers are just too damn expensive for me. I’d love to have one. Maybe I should check around for a used one.

109 Decatur Deb  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 5:26:39pm

re: #107 Killgore Trout

Last year the weather was so bad I didn’t get a single ripe tomato out of the garden, I still had heat on in the house the first week of July.
This year I’m leaving up all my winter row covers for most of the summer if need be.

We get tons of light and heat, but I have to use mostly chlorinated water in Israel-style drippers for drought. All our tomatoes and squash croaked dramatically last year. The asparagus bed is already producing more than we eat—it gets watered by the airconditioner condenser. Yesterday we had grilled asparagus 20 minutes and 3 feet from the bed.

110 Killgore Trout  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 5:29:17pm

re: #109 Decatur Deb

Nice. I love my Asparagus plants but eventually took them out. The produce a lot but only once a year (maybe twice) and the rest of the time they took up a lot of space.

111 Charles Johnson  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 5:29:38pm

re: #101 mracb

A good weather map…

[Link: wxug.us…]

Great! I didn’t know there was a map like that at Weather Underground - where’s the link to that?

112 Decatur Deb  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 5:30:06pm

re: #108 Killgore Trout

Damn, those mantis tillers are just too damn expensive for me. I’d love to have one. Maybe I should check around for a used one.

Ours was a family gift, and does a good job for its size. I wouldn’t buy the gas version—we just don’t have enough work for it. I spend more time each year on maintenance than on tilling. There is a new line-cord electric version that looks interesting.

113 NervyNews  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 5:31:11pm

Libyan Rebel: ‘Thank You, France. Thank You, America… Obama Good, Sarkozy Good.’


No one likes us-I don’t know why
We may not be perfect, but heaven knows we try
But all around, even our old friends put us down
Let’s drop the big one and see what happens (Randy Newman, “Political Science”)
114 Achilles Tang  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 5:33:05pm

re: #109 Decatur Deb

We get tons of light and heat, but I have to use mostly chlorinated water in Israel-style drippers for drought. All our tomatoes and squash croaked dramatically last year. The asparagus bed is already producing more than we eat—it gets watered by the airconditioner condenser. Yesterday we had grilled asparagus 20 minutes and 3 feet from the bed.

We have asparagus coming to it’s third year. Tasted some last year, but I’m still not sure how many one can take and still get a good crop the year after.

115 PhillyPretzel  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 5:34:07pm

re: #111 Charles

Click on Wundermap.

116 PhillyPretzel  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 5:35:24pm

re: #115 PhillyPretzel

It is under Maps and Radar.

117 Decatur Deb  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 5:37:35pm

re: #114 Naso Tang

We have asparagus coming to it’s third year. Tasted some last year, but I’m still not sure how many one can take and still get a good crop the year after.

Our bed is pushing ten years old, and we’ve already planted its replacement. Now that it’s mature we can start taking now and continue for another couple months—climate determines, I guess. By June, we let it grow, making a 6 ft high shade wall along our screen porch. The June-September photosynthesis seems to be keeping it nourished. (It gets full Alabama sun for half each day.)

118 Decatur Deb  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 5:39:42pm

re: #114 Naso Tang

We have asparagus coming to it’s third year. Tasted some last year, but I’m still not sure how many one can take and still get a good crop the year after.

Oh—we only gave ours a break for two years, taking it very lightly as you describe.

119 Feline Fearless Leader  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 5:42:15pm

This the gardening thread? :)

I transplanted basil in my “open” window box today. Cleaned out the jalapeno pepper plants to free up space and am settling for herbs essentially. Currently have rosemary, parsley, catnip, and now basil. Plus a little more space to get something else in. Though I’m favoring another basil variety since I like cooking with the different types.

120 Achilles Tang  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 5:42:25pm

re: #118 Decatur Deb

So you don’t take after May?

121 Decatur Deb  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 5:46:14pm

re: #120 Naso Tang

So you don’t take after May?

Yeah, we let it go after 1 June, though we might be conservative. Our early Spring gives us a good crop. After the wife freezes what she wants, we foist it on the neighbors. (If you let it sit a few minutes in ordinary Italian salad dressing, it is great to put directly on the grill for about 5 min.)

122 Gus  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 5:48:49pm

Nap time. BBL

123 Dancing along the light of day  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 5:49:07pm

re: #121 Decatur Deb

My favorite!

124 Decatur Deb  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 5:49:48pm

re: #119 oaktree

This the gardening thread? :)

I transplanted basil in my “open” window box today. Cleaned out the jalapeno pepper plants to free up space and am settling for herbs essentially. Currently have rosemary, parsley, catnip, and now basil. Plus a little more space to get something else in. Though I’m favoring another basil variety since I like cooking with the different types.

Spices are probably the best bang for the buck, and no comparison to the dry stuff for cooking. A rosemary plant in some garden corner will keep you for years.

125 darthstar  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 5:51:09pm

Sitting on my new couch staring at the ocean in the evening sunlight. Life doesn’t suck right now.

126 Amory Blaine  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 5:51:51pm

I was paging through the Jung catalog yesterday.

127 darthstar  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 5:52:41pm

re: #126 Amory Blaine

I was paging through the Jung catalog yesterday.

I heard they had a special on archetypes.

128 JAFO  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 5:53:53pm

re: #111 Charles

Great! I didn’t know there was a map like that at weather Underground - where’s the link to that?

Here is the root link

[Link: www.wunderground.com…]

129 JAFO  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 5:57:12pm

I got distracted searching for a new weatherstation. My second La Crosse is failing. I’m thinking of going Davis but it appears to cost $150 more than the $300 base if I want to hook it to a PC

130 darthstar  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 5:57:36pm

re: #111 Charles

Great! I didn’t know there was a map like that at Weather Underground - where’s the link to that?

Cool. I accidentally zoomed out to full planet and it shows all the weather patterns around the globe in motion.

131 Killgore Trout  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 5:58:08pm

re: #112 Decatur Deb

There is a new line-cord electric version that looks interesting.

I might look into that. I would only use it once or twice a year on a fairly small area that’s just a listtle too big to turn over by hand with a pitchfork. In lousy years like this one one it’s just too damn cold and rainy to get out and dig for 6-8 hours.

132 NervyNews  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 6:03:08pm

Libyan rebel spokesman: More than 8,000 Libyans killed in revolt.

133 PhillyPretzel  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 6:07:02pm

The Wall Street Journal: [Link: online.wsj.com…]

134 darthstar  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 6:17:11pm

My wife’s looking at carpet right now online. Saw a black-and-white zig-zag pattern and asked me what I thought. I said I’d feel like I had to wear black silk shirts with black ties and drink Cosmos while having friends over to talk about their angst.

136 Fat Bastard Vegetarian  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 6:23:51pm

re: #134 darthstar

Elvis would look at it and say, “Hey, man. Ain’t that a bit much?”

I sound just like him, don’t I?

137 Fat Bastard Vegetarian  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 6:26:01pm

re: #101 mracb

Freezing fog? That anything like a “Killing Frost”? Killed Wildfire, you know.

138 darthstar  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 6:28:49pm

re: #137 Fat Bastard Vegetarian

Freezing fog? That anything like a “Killing Frost”? Killed Wildfire, you know.

Should have taken the little girl too, going out in a storm like that.

139 iceweasel  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 6:30:42pm

re: #135 Charles

Naked fear-mongering at American Thinker.


There is more than a culture war being fought in our urban cities. We have closed our eyes to a growing radical hatred that is infecting our children and many adults in the black community. Those who point to this danger are immediately labeled as racist, and then cheerfully slimed by the MSM. No matter, whether we close our eyes or focus our attention on this problem, concrete solutions are beyond the current capabilities of our social and political institutions.

I love these people who post imaginary conversations as if they were direct quotes.

140 Fat Bastard Vegetarian  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 6:37:24pm

re: #135 Charles

Skeery.

Sharia.

Oh noes.

Um… Protestants try to recruit young’uns too.

Proselytizing is part of most faiths. If you believe something will save someone’s eternal soul, you kind of want to tell others about it.

Hell, even people who worship Athie try to recruit.

141 Dark_Falcon  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 6:37:26pm

re: #139 iceweasel

I love these people who post imaginary conversations as if they were direct quotes.

Yes, they’re just a scream.

Hi, Ice.

142 iceweasel  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 6:38:08pm

re: #141 Dark_Falcon

Yes, they’re just a scream.

Hi, Ice.

Hi DF— how are you? Jimmah says hi.

143 Charles Johnson  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 6:40:02pm

Oh no … they’re delivering supplies … in very heavy boxes!

We’re doomed! Doomed, I say! Aieee!

144 Kragar  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 6:41:28pm

re: #140 Fat Bastard Vegetarian

Skeery.

Sharia.

Oh noes.

Um… Protestants try to recruit young’uns too.

Proselytizing is part of most faiths. If you believe something will save someone’s eternal soul, you kind of want to tell others about it.

Hell, even people who worship Athie try to recruit.

I’m guessing they would really hate it if someone did this:

There is more than a culture war being fought in our rural communities. We have closed our eyes to a growing radical hatred that is infecting our children and many adults in the Christian community. Those who point to this danger are immediately labeled as liberals, and then cheerfully slimed by talk radio. No matter, whether we close our eyes or focus our attention on this problem, concrete solutions are beyond the current capabilities of our social and political institutions.

145 iceweasel  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 6:41:36pm

The reeking bullshit they deliver is but one reason to call it American Stinker.

146 jaunte  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 6:41:44pm

re: #143 Charles


Very heavy boxes that fit under the seats! Stuff you can’t get in locally in Ohio, Michigan, or Virginia!

147 Kragar  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 6:43:41pm

re: #143 Charles

Oh no … they’re delivering supplies … in very heavy boxes!

We’re doomed! Doomed, I say! Aieee!

THE MELANIN ENRICHED ARE DOING THINGS! RUN FOR THE HINTERLANDS!

148 Charles Johnson  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 6:47:40pm

Fear the coming of the stealth heavy boxes.

149 Jimmah  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 6:48:04pm

Films that I made ice sit and watch with me no 157: Dune

Bedtime now though - have a good one folks, from both of us.

150 Kragar  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 6:49:23pm

re: #148 Charles

Fear the coming of the stealth heavy boxes.

But we must not over look the threat of cells of small conveniently sized boxes infiltrating our society.

151 calochortus  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 6:51:50pm

re: #146 jaunte

Very heavy boxes that fit under the seats! Stuff you can’t get in locally in Ohio, Michigan, or Virginia!

Pretty much my thought on the matter. Besides, they must be rather small boxes if they fit under the seats. Honestly, if these folks want to take lead bars or whatever it is around the northeast, they are welcome to do so.

I think I’d be worrying about how Omar’s conversational skills are suffering, not his radicalization.

152 Dark_Falcon  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 6:51:57pm

re: #142 iceweasel

Hi DF— how are you? Jimmah says hi.

I am well. Just getting ready for Monday.

153 darthstar  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 6:53:34pm

The battery on my googly-phone is worthless, after two years…holds a charge for about a half hour, if I don’t get any calls. Stopped by a T-Mobile shop and the guy said it was toast but they don’t sell batteries for G1s anymore. Showed me a site on google shopping where I could get a replacement for 20 bucks or so. Then I got home and found one on Amazon (brand name) for $7. Generics are $4. Fuck it. At that price, I can replace a battery every few months and not give a shit.

154 Usually refered to as anyways  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 6:54:37pm

#0151: Russia’s government has also called on the UK, US and France to stop the “indiscriminate use of force” in Libya. The BBC’s Steve Rosenberg in Moscow reports: “These are strong words from Russia. In a brief statement, the Russian foreign ministry said civilians had been killed and wounded in air raids on non-military targets, and that roads, bridges and a cardiology centre had been damaged. It was ‘inadmissible’, the statement said, for UN Resolution 1973 to be ‘used to achieve aims that exceeded its provisions’. The Russian government has backed pressure on Col Gaddafi - that is why President Dmitry Medvedev announced an arms embargo on Libya, and issued a ban on the Gaddafi family entering the Russian Federation. But the Russians do not believe that international military intervention will achieve the key aim - to protect civilians.”

twitter

155 Dark_Falcon  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 6:54:59pm

re: #147 Kragar (Proud to be Kafir)

THE MELANIN ENRICHED ARE DOING THINGS! RUN FOR THE HINTERLANDS!

Some of it is no doubt fear of black people.

156 Dark_Falcon  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 6:55:42pm

re: #154 ozbloke

#0151: Russia’s government has also called on the UK, US and France to stop the “indiscriminate use of force” in Libya. The BBC’s Steve Rosenberg in Moscow reports: “These are strong words from Russia. In a brief statement, the Russian foreign ministry said civilians had been killed and wounded in air raids on non-military targets, and that roads, bridges and a cardiology centre had been damaged. It was ‘inadmissible’, the statement said, for UN Resolution 1973 to be ‘used to achieve aims that exceeded its provisions’. The Russian government has backed pressure on Col Gaddafi - that is why President Dmitry Medvedev announced an arms embargo on Libya, and issued a ban on the Gaddafi family entering the Russian Federation. But the Russians do not believe that international military intervention will achieve the key aim - to protect civilians.”

twitter

I call bullshit.

157 jaunte  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 6:55:46pm

re: #151 calochortus

From the story, Omar sounds like the Mr. Exposition characters that they dragged into some scenes on ‘24’ to help cobble the plot together.

158 Kragar  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 6:56:18pm

Palin: China preparing to launch an offensive

While in India yesterday Mrs Palin suggested China is preparing itself to launch a military offensive.

She questioned why the Far East country was stockpiling ballistic missiles, submarines and ‘new-age, ultramodern aircraft’ seemed unjustified when it did not face an outside threat.

‘What’s with the military buildup?’ She said. ‘China’s military growth can’t just be for defensive purposes.’

Speaking to an audience of business leaders and socialites on a rare foreign trip to India, she added she has not ruled out a Presidential run in 2012 and stressed the importance of shared free-market values.

Why is the GOP always pushing stockpiling ballistic missiles and ‘new-age, ultramodern aircraft’?

159 Usually refered to as anyways  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 6:56:43pm

re: #156 Dark_Falcon

Any particular part of it?

160 Kragar  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 6:57:32pm

re: #157 jaunte

From the story, Omar sounds like the Mr. Exposition characters that they dragged into some scenes on ‘24’ to help cobble the plot together.

“Give that extra a line of dialog to get the plot going again.”

161 jaunte  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 6:58:35pm

re: #160 Kragar (Proud to be Kafir)

Very… pause…heavy boxes…

162 Dark_Falcon  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 6:58:36pm

re: #159 ozbloke

Any particular part of it?

I mean some of the panic that leads people to support posts like that.

163 darthstar  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 6:58:39pm

re: #158 Kragar (Proud to be Kafir)

Palin: China preparing to launch an offensive

Why is the GOP always pushing stockpiling ballistic missiles and ‘new-age, ultramodern aircraft’?

She just saw the previews to Red Dawn 2. And she didn’t hear the news that the movie company has spent the last three months digitally removing Chinese flags and replacing them with North Korean ones because apparently their parent company has some business dealings with the Chinese government that they’d like to see continue.

164 jaunte  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 6:59:39pm

re: #158 Kragar (Proud to be Kafir)

…she added she has not ruled out a Presidential run in 2012 and stressed the importance of shared free-market values.


Someone should ask her if she wants to end sugar tariffs.

165 Kragar  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 6:59:55pm

re: #161 jaunte

Very… pause…heavy boxes…

WE CAN’T REPEL BOXES OF THAT MAGNITUDE!

166 Fat Bastard Vegetarian  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 7:00:21pm

re: #161 jaunte

Very… pause gasp …heavy boxes…

167 Usually refered to as anyways  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 7:01:05pm

re: #162 Dark_Falcon

I mean some of the panic that leads people to support posts like that.

Oh ok, I hadn’t seen anyone else post it, nor anyone panicking about it.

168 PhillyPretzel  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 7:01:40pm

Good Night to my fellow Lizards.

169 darthstar  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 7:04:33pm

re: #167 ozbloke

Oh ok, I hadn’t seen anyone else post it, nor anyone panicking about it.

Well, yeah…everyone’s focused on the FUCKING BOXES!

170 Usually refered to as anyways  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 7:05:46pm

re: #169 darthstar

Well, yeah…everyone’s focused on the FUCKING BOXES!

And with good reason.

171 Mostly sane, most of the time.  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 7:10:04pm

Obviously, they are transporting a deadly weapon.

Fruitcakes.

172 Dark_Falcon  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 7:10:21pm

re: #167 ozbloke

Oh ok, I hadn’t seen anyone else post it, nor anyone panicking about it.

Sorry. I might be wrong. I was mostly working off of Kragar:

re: #147 Kragar (Proud to be Kafir)

THE MELANIN ENRICHED ARE DOING THINGS! RUN FOR THE HINTERLANDS!

173 Kragar  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 7:14:48pm

re: #172 Dark_Falcon

Sorry. I might be wrong. I was mostly working off of Kragar:

re: #147 Kragar (Proud to be Kafir)

I was referring to the heavy boxes.

174 calochortus  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 7:15:26pm

re: #171 EmmmieG

But, but, I like fruitcake. Does that mean I’m a terrorist?

175 quiet reader  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 7:15:33pm

GOLD!!!1
Isn’t gold heavy?
Doesn’t it sometimes come in boxes?
Maybe that’s why they can pay black mothers 9 thousand dollars more than their present wages, and pay their son’s tuition at private schools.
How did those sneaky Muslims get all that gold that rightfully should be in the hands of Glenn Beck’s followers.

///

176 jaunte  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 7:16:14pm

re: #174 calochortus

Only if you transport the fruitcake into Ohio, Michigan, or Virginia.

177 Mostly sane, most of the time.  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 7:16:42pm

re: #174 calochortus

But, but, I like fruitcake. Does that mean I’m a terrorist?

Depends. Do you see it as a food item, or as ordnance?

178 calochortus  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 7:17:51pm

re: #176 jaunte

Thank heavens. I make and consume it right here in California. But I do sometimes ship some to Pennsylvania… But never to Ohio, Michigan or Virginia.

179 Mostly sane, most of the time.  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 7:18:14pm

Heavy things I have transported in boxes:

Books.

Dishes.

Grain/wheat. (I’m LDS, remember. Grain is heavy. Dehydrated potatoes are light.)

180 calochortus  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 7:18:20pm

re: #177 EmmmieG

Food item. I make very good fruitcake :-)

182 freetoken  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 7:22:50pm

re: #158 Kragar (Proud to be Kafir)

Palin: China preparing to launch an offensive

Why is the GOP always pushing stockpiling ballistic missiles and ‘new-age, ultramodern aircraft’?

Good question.

I expect the reactionary right to continue to play up China as an existential threat to the US, and really start to push that hard.

183 Dark_Falcon  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 7:23:04pm

re: #175 quiet reader

GOLD!!!1
Isn’t gold heavy?
Doesn’t it sometimes come in boxes?
Maybe that’s why they can pay black mothers 9 thousand dollars more than their present wages, and pay their son’s tuition at private schools.
How did those sneaky Muslims get all that gold that rightfully should be in the hands of Glenn Beck’s followers.

///

Simple:

They used the money they got from the oil we were forced to buy from Muslims after the liberals refused to expand Alaska oil drilling like Sarah Palin wanted. DRILL, BABY, DRILL!!!11

184 Vicious Babushka  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 7:23:37pm

re: #137 Fat Bastard Vegetarian

Freezing fog? That anything like a “Killing Frost”? Killed Wildfire, you know.

Wildfire was a heirloom tomato.

185 Dark_Falcon  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 7:26:28pm

Tonight’s episode of A&E’s Breakout Kings brings the Marshals/Convicts team up against T-Bag from Prison Break. not too surprising, given that the two shows have the same creator, but still very good to see.

186 calochortus  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 7:26:53pm

re: #182 freetoken

Good question.

I expect the reactionary right to continue to play up China as an existential threat to the US, and really start to push that hard.

Why would they need to use weapons against us-after all, those ads tell us that the Chinese already own us. Get your story straight, Sarah.

187 calochortus  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 7:27:45pm

re: #184 Alouette

That puts a whole new twist on it. Probably makes more sense this way.

188 Varek Raith  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 7:28:21pm

re: #158 Kragar (Proud to be Kafir)

Palin: China preparing to launch an offensive

Why is the GOP always pushing stockpiling ballistic missiles and ‘new-age, ultramodern aircraft’?

Lol, she’s such a dim bulb…

189 Mostly sane, most of the time.  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 7:30:02pm

re: #187 calochortus

That puts a whole new twist on it. Probably makes more sense this way.

Maybe Wildfire was an orange.

What else is actually killed by frost?

190 freetoken  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 7:30:17pm

So, what is a “new-age aircraft”?

Does its engines, instead of a roar, make the sound of rain falling in the forest?

191 Killgore Trout  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 7:30:30pm

Obama finds Jesus…
Image: x610.jpg
..and then walks away.

192 Mostly sane, most of the time.  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 7:32:22pm

re: #191 Killgore Trout

Obama finds Jesus…
Image: x610.jpg
..and then walks away.

Could be. Or Christ could be sending us the chosen one.

Or, just possibly, the Obamas were visiting a Rio landmark.

193 Varek Raith  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 7:33:18pm

re: #192 EmmmieG

Could be. Or Christ could be sending us the chosen one.

Or, just possibly, the Obamas were visiting a Rio landmark.

Or Jesus said, “Go get me a beer”.

194 calochortus  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 7:33:51pm

re: #192 EmmmieG


Or, just possibly, the Obamas were visiting a Rio landmark.

Nah, everything must be loaded with mystical significance.

195 prairiefire  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 7:33:54pm

re: #182 freetoken

Good question.

I expect the reactionary right to continue to play up China as an existential threat to the US, and really start to push that hard.

Does anybody else find it a bit dangerous for her to go around playing American diplomat?

196 SanFranciscoZionist  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 7:34:10pm

re: #51 GNIDAthe#seCond

Breaking: Rabid anti-Semite bites Jews at “Israel Apartheid” Event in London, England

You meet all sorts doing pro-Israel work. At our local table at Sproul Plaza in UC Berkeley, I understand, we’ve had one guy come up to the table and scream “Allahu Akbar” repeatedly, and another yank up his shirt to reveal to the middle-aged ladies staffing it a swastika tattoo across his chest.

The day I was there, we just had a curly-topped Jewish kid who was practically foaming at the mouth, mocking us because we were scared of democracy in Egypt.

197 reine.de.tout  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 7:34:15pm

re: #174 calochortus

But, but, I like fruitcake. Does that mean I’m a terrorist?

Seriously - you like fruitcake?
No, you’re not a terrorist.
But you are completely deranged.
You and the one other person on the face of the earth, somewhere, who likes fruitcake.

198 Varek Raith  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 7:35:42pm

re: #197 reine.de.tout

Seriously - you like fruitcake?
No, you’re not a terrorist.
But you are completely deranged.
You and the one other person on the face of the earth, somewhere, who likes fruitcake.

I think FBV likes fruitcake.
Amazing that the only two on the planet who like fruitcake are Lizards, no?

199 Dark_Falcon  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 7:36:05pm

re: #196 SanFranciscoZionist

You meet all sorts doing pro-Israel work. At our local table at Sproul Plaza in UC Berkeley, I understand, we’ve had one guy come up to the table and scream “Allahu Akbar” repeatedly, and another yank up his shirt to reveal to the middle-aged ladies staffing it a swastika tattoo across his chest.

The day I was there, we just had a curly-topped Jewish kid who was practically foaming at the mouth, mocking us because we were scared of democracy in Egypt.

Sometimes Berkeley really does earn its nuthouse reputation. Not most times, but sometimes.

200 Fat Bastard Vegetarian  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 7:36:06pm

re: #193 Varek Raith

Jesus said, “Once? I caught a fish thiiis big…”

201 Fat Bastard Vegetarian  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 7:36:34pm

re: #198 Varek Raith

Freakin’ love fruitcake.

202 reine.de.tout  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 7:36:34pm

re: #198 Varek Raith

I think FBV likes fruitcake.
Amazing that the only two on the planet who like fruitcake are Lizards, no?

No kidding!
Of course, FBV likes cake, just in general.
And pie too, I think.

203 SanFranciscoZionist  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 7:37:03pm

re: #135 Charles

Naked fear-mongering at American Thinker.

I’m not sure I totally buy this story.

204 prairiefire  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 7:37:40pm

re: #200 Fat Bastard Vegetarian

Jesus said, “Once? I caught a fish thiiis big…”

Or, I multiplied fish this many times…

205 Fat Bastard Vegetarian  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 7:37:52pm

re: #203 SanFranciscoZionist

You’re not sure?

206 Varek Raith  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 7:38:06pm

SFZ’s catching up.
Quick, hide!
:)

207 SanFranciscoZionist  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 7:38:30pm

re: #161 jaunte

Very… pause…heavy boxes…

Has this person thought about calling the FBI and discussing this situation with them?

208 calochortus  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 7:38:49pm

re: #197 reine.de.tout

Seriously - you like fruitcake?
No, you’re not a terrorist.
But you are completely deranged.
You and the one other person on the face of the earth, somewhere, who likes fruitcake.

That would be my husband, and my kids, and my brother and my in-laws… Wait that’s more than one.
There’s a lot of fruitcake out there that I don’t like, and if you don’t like candied fruit, I perfectly understand not liking any, but this is my grandmother’s recipe, candied fruit, raisins or currants, dates, some nice spices, lots of eggs. No nuts, no booze, and no molasses.

I may be deranged, but this isn’t the proof of it. But I won’t send you any next Christmas, so there./

209 SanFranciscoZionist  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 7:39:10pm

re: #174 calochortus

But, but, I like fruitcake. Does that mean I’m a terrorist?

No, that means you can save the rest of us, by eating it quickly.

My husband also likes fruitcake.

210 reine.de.tout  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 7:39:30pm

re: #208 calochortus

That would be my husband, and my kids, and my brother and my in-laws… Wait that’s more than one.
There’s a lot of fruitcake out there that I don’t like, and if you don’t like candied fruit, I perfectly understand not liking any, but this is my grandmother’s recipe, candied fruit, raisins or currants, dates, some nice spices, lots of eggs. No nuts, no booze, and no molasses.

I may be deranged, but this isn’t the proof of it. But I won’t send you any next Christmas, so there./

LOL.
It’s a deal!

211 Mostly sane, most of the time.  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 7:39:44pm

re: #209 SanFranciscoZionist

No, that means you can save the rest of us, by eating it quickly.

My husband also likes fruitcake.

She can be a martyr for the cause.

212 Varek Raith  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 7:40:08pm

OMFG WE’RE OVERRUN BY PEOPLE WHO LIKE FRUITCAKE!
We’re doomed!

213 reine.de.tout  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 7:40:22pm

I’m sure there is fruitcake, somewhere, that’s very tasty.
I’ve just never come across it.

214 Kragar  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 7:40:29pm

re: #190 freetoken

So, what is a “new-age aircraft”?

Does its engines, instead of a roar, make the sound of rain falling in the forest?

If the engine is so advanced your military doesn’t want it, buy twice as many!

215 researchok  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 7:40:42pm

re: #203 SanFranciscoZionist

I’m not sure I totally buy this story.

Still, the fact the story is plausible speaks volumes.

216 reine.de.tout  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 7:40:47pm

re: #212 Varek Raith

OMFG WE’RE OVERRUN BY PEOPLE WHO LIKE FRUITCAKE!
We’re doomed!

Head for the hills!

We’re all going to dii-eee!

217 calochortus  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 7:41:05pm

re: #211 EmmmieG

It will be a struggle, but I’ll do it for The Cause.

218 researchok  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 7:41:19pm

re: #213 reine.de.tout

I’m sure there is fruitcake, somewhere, that’s very tasty.
I’ve just never come across it.

I heard it’s in Kyrgyzstan.

219 jaunte  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 7:41:29pm

re: #207 SanFranciscoZionist

I think the story belongs with the ones that begin “I once heard tell of…”

220 Mr Pancakes  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 7:41:42pm

re: #197 reine.de.tout

Seriously - you like fruitcake?
No, you’re not a terrorist.
But you are completely deranged.
You and the one other person on the face of the earth, somewhere, who likes fruitcake.

I have to agree with this…..

They say there is no “bad pizza”……… I would have to say on the other end of the spectrum there is no “good fruitcake”.

221 Fat Bastard Vegetarian  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 7:41:48pm

re: #212 Varek Raith

OMFG WE’RE OVERRUN BY PEOPLE WHO LIKE FRUITCAKE!
We’re doomed!

That’s what’s in the heavy boxes!

222 reine.de.tout  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 7:42:12pm

re: #221 Fat Bastard Vegetarian

That’s what’s in the heavy boxes!

Those very heavy boxes.

223 Mostly sane, most of the time.  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 7:42:13pm

re: #217 calochortus

It will be a struggle, but I’ll do it for The Cause.

Hey, wait, chocolate can be heavy.

I will also sacrifice myself for the cause.

224 TedStriker  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 7:42:13pm

re: #216 reine.de.tout

Head for the hills!

We’re all going to dii-eee!

My name is Talon and I like (some) fruitcake….

/Fruitcake Eaters Anonymous

225 freetoken  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 7:42:15pm

I like fruitcake.

Many years ago I experimented with baking some. My best recipe was a cocoa cake ladened with cherries. Really tasty.

Pineapple, a food that most explicitly does not belong on pizza, does well in cakes too.

226 jaunte  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 7:42:17pm

re: #220 Mr Pancakes

I like the cake parts in between the fruit, but it’s a lot of trouble to get to.

227 SanFranciscoZionist  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 7:42:37pm

re: #181 GNIDAthe#seCond

Sarah Palin Touches Down in Holy Land, Says Muslims Provoke

“Why are you apologizing all the time? Palin asked her Israeli guides.”

“Mrs. Palin, I’m sorry, please don’t touch the buttons. Mrs. Palin, I’m sorry, the camel doesn’t like that. Mrs. Palin, I’m sorry, that’s not a terrorist, that’s Hamad Amar. He’s a Knesset member. Mrs. Palin, I’m sorry, you can’t have bacon bits on your felafel.”

I hope she enjoys the trip.

:)

228 reine.de.tout  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 7:43:01pm

re: #219 jaunte

I think the story belongs with the ones that begin “I once heard tell of…”

Watchit.
You may have to translate that “heard tell of”.

229 researchok  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 7:43:19pm

re: #225 freetoken

I like fruitcake.

Get help.
//

230 Varek Raith  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 7:43:26pm

re: #221 Fat Bastard Vegetarian

That’s what’s in the heavy boxes!

re: #224 talon_262

My name is Talon and I like (some) fruitcake…

/Fruitcake Eaters Anonymous

re: #225 freetoken

I like fruitcake.

Many years ago I experimented with baking some. My best recipe was a cocoa cake ladened with cherries. Really tasty.

Pineapple, a food that most explicitly does not belong on pizza, does well in cakes too.

*Varek locks himself in self-sustaining bunker*

231 Fat Bastard Vegetarian  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 7:43:34pm

re: #226 jaunte

I like the cheap-ass fruitcakes you get at the grocery store. Wrapped in cellophane, pre-sliced little pieces of heaven.

232 SanFranciscoZionist  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 7:43:57pm

re: #199 Dark_Falcon

Sometimes Berkeley really does earn its nuthouse reputation. Not most times, but sometimes.

Sproul Plaza is a special place.

233 reine.de.tout  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 7:44:18pm

re: #218 researchok

I heard it’s in Kyrgyzstan.

Well, no wonder then.

234 Dark_Falcon  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 7:44:35pm

re: #216 reine.de.tout

Head for the hills!

We’re all going to dii-eee!

BUY GOLD!1
BUY GUNZ!!11
BUY NON HYBIRD SEEDS!!!111

235 researchok  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 7:44:36pm

re: #233 reine.de.tout

Well, no wonder then.

Exactly.

236 Usually refered to as anyways  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 7:44:54pm

re: #227 SanFranciscoZionist

“Why are you apologizing all the time? Palin asked her Israeli guides.”

“Mrs. Palin, I’m sorry, please don’t touch the buttons. Mrs. Palin, I’m sorry, the camel doesn’t like that. Mrs. Palin, I’m sorry, that’s not a terrorist, that’s Hamad Amar. He’s a Knesset member. Mrs. Palin, I’m sorry, you can’t have bacon bits on your felafel.”

I hope she enjoys the trip.

:)

Thanks SFZ thats funny.

237 reine.de.tout  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 7:44:59pm

re: #225 freetoken

I like fruitcake.

Many years ago I experimented with baking some. My best recipe was a cocoa cake ladened with cherries. Really tasty.

Pineapple, a food that most explicitly does not belong on pizza, does well in cakes too.

Cocoa cake with cherries, is cocoa cake with cherries.
It’s not really fruitcake.
Well, IMO.

238 Kragar  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 7:45:23pm

re: #230 Varek Raith

re: #224 talon_262

re: #225 freetoken

*Varek locks himself in self-sustaining bunker*

Too bad about your water chip.

239 freetoken  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 7:45:34pm

A problem with what is sold as “fruitcake” in stores during Christmas is that they tend to be just another outlet for corn syrup, and the “fruits” are so sweet with the fructose they no longer taste like the real fruit.

re: #231 Fat Bastard Vegetarian

Besides what I wrote above, because I was cutting (losing weight) during winter I actually avoided buying any, even though my local grocery store had a big display of the stuff right out front so one couldn’t miss it.

240 Varek Raith  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 7:45:57pm

re: #238 Kragar (Proud to be Kafir)

Too bad about your water chip.

Fuck.
Screw it, I ain’t going out there.

241 jaunte  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 7:46:10pm

re: #227 SanFranciscoZionist

“Why are you apologizing all the time? Palin asked her Israeli guides.”

“Mrs. Palin, I’m sorry, please don’t touch the buttons. Mrs. Palin, I’m sorry, the camel doesn’t like that. Mrs. Palin, I’m sorry, that’s not a terrorist, that’s Hamad Amar. He’s a Knesset member. Mrs. Palin, I’m sorry, you can’t have bacon bits on your felafel.”

I hope she enjoys the trip.

:)

Most excellent. Thanks for a good laugh.

242 calochortus  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 7:46:11pm

re: #230 Varek Raith

*Varek locks himself in self-sustaining bunker*

Stocked with fruitcake for your snacking convenience.

243 TedStriker  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 7:46:54pm

re: #242 calochortus

*Varek locks himself in self-sustaining bunker*

Stocked with fruitcake for your snacking convenience.

What he doesn’t eat, he can burn for firewood…

244 researchok  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 7:47:02pm

re: #239 freetoken

A problem with what is sold as “fruitcake” in stores during Christmas is that they tend to be just another outlet for corn syrup, and the “fruits” are so sweet with the fructose they no longer taste like the real fruit.

Besides what I wrote above, because I was cutting (losing weight) during winter I actually avoided buying any, even though my local grocery store had a big display of the stuff right out front so one couldn’t miss it.

Seriously, do you really like the stuff?

I’ve tried it a few times and it sat in me like a brick.

245 Mr Pancakes  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 7:47:04pm

re: #242 calochortus

*Varek locks himself in self-sustaining bunker*

Stocked with fruitcake for your snacking convenience.

Sounds like a Twilight Zone episode.

246 freetoken  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 7:47:55pm

re: #237 reine.de.tout

Cocoa cake with cherries, is cocoa cake with cherries.
It’s not really fruitcake.
Well, IMO.

It wasn’t just “chocolate cake”, but rather a dense dough similar to that found in “fruit cake”. A non-trivial portion of the wheat (in the base recipe I modified) was replaced with cocoa, and there were enough cherries in there to compare with a cherry pie.

247 reine.de.tout  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 7:48:02pm

So, what are our favorite-awful-foods-that-everybody-else-hates-but-we-like-it-anyhow?

I don’t know what to choose, we eat such weird shit here in my neck ‘o the woods.

248 reine.de.tout  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 7:48:22pm

re: #246 freetoken

It wasn’t just “chocolate cake”, but rather a dense dough similar to that found in “fruit cake”. A non-trivial portion of the wheat (in the base recipe I modified) was replaced with cocoa, and there were enough cherries in there to compare with a cherry pie.

Ok, well that sounds good.

249 calochortus  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 7:48:26pm

re: #245 Mr Pancakes

Sounds like a Twilight Zone episode.

Or a version of Sartre’s “No Exit”.

250 reine.de.tout  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 7:49:11pm

re: #243 talon_262

What he doesn’t eat, he can burn for firewood…

It won’t burn, I don’t think.
It’ll just sorta … glow.

251 Usually refered to as anyways  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 7:49:32pm

re: #247 reine.de.tout

So, what are our favorite-awful-foods-that-everybody-else-hates-but -we-like-it-anyhow?

I don’t know what to choose, we eat such weird shit here in my neck ‘o the woods.

VEGEMITE, thick on toast or fresh bread, with butter.

252 Mr Pancakes  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 7:49:32pm

re: #247 reine.de.tout

So, what are our favorite-awful-foods-that-everybody-else-hates-but -we-like-it-anyhow?

I don’t know what to choose, we eat such weird shit here in my neck ‘o the woods.

I love liver cooked tender with onions…. I hate oatmeal…. it makes me gag.

253 Kragar  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 7:49:39pm

re: #247 reine.de.tout

So, what are our favorite-awful-foods-that-everybody-else-hates-but -we-like-it-anyhow?

I don’t know what to choose, we eat such weird shit here in my neck ‘o the woods.

Beer and chocolate.

254 Varek Raith  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 7:49:55pm

re: #250 reine.de.tout

It won’t burn, I don’t think.
It’ll just sorta … glow.

Hmmm…
Maybe I can get some kind of nuclear reaction out of it…

255 reine.de.tout  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 7:50:15pm

re: #253 Kragar (Proud to be Kafir)

Beer and chocolate.

Beer mixed into your lemonaid. Or vegetable juice.

256 researchok  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 7:50:17pm

re: #247 reine.de.tout

So, what are our favorite-awful-foods-that-everybody-else-hates-but -we-like-it-anyhow?

I don’t know what to choose, we eat such weird shit here in my neck ‘o the woods.

I have put orange chunks in tuna salad sandwiches. They say it’s an acquired taste.

I can’t imagine why.

257 HoosierHoops  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 7:50:19pm

I don’t see why GM could not make a car that runs on fruitcakes…Renewable energy source

258 Varek Raith  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 7:50:24pm

re: #247 reine.de.tout

So, what are our favorite-awful-foods-that-everybody-else-hates-but -we-like-it-anyhow?

I don’t know what to choose, we eat such weird shit here in my neck ‘o the woods.

Coffee and pizza.

259 Usually refered to as anyways  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 7:50:28pm

re: #252 Mr Pancakes

I love liver cooked tender with onions… I hate oatmeal… it makes me gag.

Pass the oatmeal, I’d rather gag.

260 reine.de.tout  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 7:50:41pm

Bananas with a bit of creamy peanut butter. Yum.

261 freetoken  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 7:51:02pm

re: #244 researchok

Seriously, do you really like the stuff?

Only the good ones. I seem to remember as a kid there used to be more varieties, and they were better. I think it is an art form (like many) that is passing away from our culture.

262 TedStriker  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 7:51:05pm

re: #252 Mr Pancakes

I love liver cooked tender with onions… I hate oatmeal… it makes me gag.

Opposites here….love hot, fresh oatmeal with butter and sugar, can’t stand the thought of liver and onions (or any organ meat, for that matter).

263 Dark_Falcon  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 7:51:10pm

re: #249 calochortus

Or a version of Sartre’s “No Exit”.

Varek is a Sith. He can open the bunker with easy or even change the chemical structure of the fruitcake to make it taste better.

264 Killgore Trout  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 7:51:15pm

re: #247 reine.de.tout

So, what are our favorite-awful-foods-that-everybody-else-hates-but -we-like-it-anyhow?

I don’t know what to choose, we eat such weird shit here in my neck ‘o the woods.

I like sardines and anchovies.

265 Usually refered to as anyways  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 7:51:24pm

Watermelon and red onion salad.

266 prairiefire  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 7:51:25pm

re: #247 reine.de.tout

So, what are our favorite-awful-foods-that-everybody-else-hates-but -we-like-it-anyhow?

I don’t know what to choose, we eat such weird shit here in my neck ‘o the woods.

Fritos and/or potato chips with ketchup.

267 Kragar  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 7:51:37pm

Oh, and carnitas with ramen noodles.

268 researchok  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 7:51:41pm

re: #261 freetoken

Only the good ones. I seem to remember as a kid there used to be more varieties, and they were better. I think it is an art form (like many) that is passing away from our culture.

Where can you find good ones?

269 Varek Raith  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 7:51:42pm

re: #260 reine.de.tout

Bananas with a bit of creamy peanut butter. Yum.

Oh, that’s good too.
Apples with peanut butter.
re: #266 prairiefire

Fritos and/or potato chips with ketchup.

That’s good too!

270 prairiefire  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 7:51:47pm

re: #260 reine.de.tout

Bananas with a bit of creamy peanut butter. Yum.

Add Miracle Whip! It’s good.

271 Mr Pancakes  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 7:51:48pm

re: #264 Killgore Trout

I like sardines and anchovies.

Me too

272 reine.de.tout  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 7:52:08pm

re: #244 researchok

Seriously, do you really like the stuff?

I’ve tried it a few times and it sat in me like a brick.

Which is exactly how most people experience it.

273 reine.de.tout  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 7:52:44pm

My father-in-law liked buttermilk with fritos in it.

274 prairiefire  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 7:53:03pm

re: #253 Kragar (Proud to be Kafir)

Beer and chocolate.

I LOVE beer with chocolate. Salty/sweet.

275 researchok  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 7:53:11pm

re: #272 reine.de.tout

Which is exactly how most people experience it.

I really would like to try a good one. something homemade and not industrial.

276 freetoken  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 7:53:17pm

re: #273 reine.de.tout

My father-in-law liked buttermilk with fritos in it.

Ok, that’s weird.

277 calochortus  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 7:53:23pm

re: #261 freetoken

Only the good ones. I seem to remember as a kid there used to be more varieties, and they were better. I think it is an art form (like many) that is passing away from our culture.

Maybe I’ll try using dried fruits instead of candied fruit this next Christmas.

278 reine.de.tout  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 7:53:47pm

re: #270 prairiefire

Add Miracle Whip! It’s good.

YES.
That’s how we had it.

279 Dancing along the light of day  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 7:53:56pm

re: #260 reine.de.tout

Hot Toast with peanut butter & sliced banannas!
AWESOME on a cold day!

280 Killgore Trout  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 7:54:06pm

re: #260 reine.de.tout

Bananas with a bit of creamy peanut butter. Yum.

If I were ever to flee the country peanut butter would be the thing I miss most.

281 researchok  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 7:54:06pm

re: #276 freetoken

Ok, that’s weird.

I take back what I said.

He needs help.
//

282 Varek Raith  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 7:54:26pm

re: #279 Floral Giraffe

Hot Toast with peanut butter & sliced banannas!
AWESOME on a cold day!

That it is. Add some cinnamon too.

283 Mr Pancakes  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 7:54:31pm

I love sushi in any form but I’m not real fond of the sea urchin one yet.

284 prairiefire  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 7:54:36pm

re: #258 Varek Raith

Coffee and pizza.

Like, sprinkled on top?

285 researchok  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 7:54:36pm

re: #270 prairiefire

Add Miracle Whip! It’s good.

Miracle Whip is an abomination.

Mayo rules.

286 Mostly sane, most of the time.  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 7:54:46pm

My grandmother used to eat gravy on her salad.

Ugh.

287 Killgore Trout  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 7:55:08pm

Peanut butter and fresh fig sandwich is one of my faves.

288 Mostly sane, most of the time.  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 7:55:10pm

I am so sorry for you all in your food deprivation.

We’re having huckleberry pie here.

With whipped cream.

289 Varek Raith  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 7:55:12pm

re: #284 prairiefire

Like, sprinkled on top?

Just like you have it with a beer or soda. Instead hot coffee.

290 freetoken  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 7:55:15pm

re: #277 calochortus

Currants, raisins, dried blueberries, and dried cherries. But, I’d recommend soaking the dried fruits beforehand (say in a little white grape juice).

291 Surabaya Stew  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 7:55:21pm

When i was on my early 20’s, i developed a taste for Coffee sweetened with honey. Then I grew out of it. (thank goodness!)

292 Dancing along the light of day  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 7:55:36pm

re: #285 researchok

LOL!
Neighbors, as a kid, ate Peanut Butter & Mayo sandwiches.
ICK~

293 Varek Raith  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 7:56:10pm

Every try a pepperoni pizza with hot sauce on it?
YUM.

294 Mr Pancakes  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 7:56:22pm

re: #288 EmmmieG

I am so sorry for you all in your food deprivation.

We’re having huckleberry pie here.

I’ll be your huckleberry

295 Kragar  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 7:56:28pm

re: #283 Mr Pancakes

I love sushi in any form but I’m not real fond of the sea urchin one yet.

Can’t stand eel.

296 reine.de.tout  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 7:56:46pm

re: #280 Killgore Trout

If I were ever to flee the country peanut butter would be the thing I miss most.

Friend spent some time in England and blogged about it - and that was what she could NOT find and finally had to have her mom ship her some.

Nutella is good, but no substitute.

297 Mr Pancakes  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 7:56:48pm

re: #293 Varek Raith

Every try a pepperoni pizza with hot sauce on it?
YUM.

Dude….. I put hot sauce on everything.

298 Dark_Falcon  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 7:57:08pm

re: #292 Floral Giraffe

LOL!
Neighbors, as a kid, ate Peanut Butter & Mayo sandwiches.
ICK~

Hello, Floral!

299 Varek Raith  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 7:57:15pm

re: #297 Mr Pancakes

Dude… I put hot sauce on everything.

As do I.
:)

300 reine.de.tout  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 7:57:29pm

re: #286 EmmmieG

My grandmother used to eat gravy on her salad.

Ugh.

ew.
Can’t fathom it.

301 Varek Raith  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 7:57:49pm

re: #299 Varek Raith

As do I.
:)

In fact, I made hot wings tonight.
YUM.

302 Kragar  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 7:58:21pm

Ug, I was just getting into a show when they have a “marine” show up with unit patches and rank sewn all over his cammies.

WTH guys. Take 5 minutes and check uniform regs.

303 Dancing along the light of day  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 7:58:41pm

re: #296 reine.de.tout

LOL!
Sister’s son, lugged a CASE of PLAIN Cheerios back to England on his back, think pack mule. Customs officers took pictures with him. At that time England only had Honey-Nut Cheerios & the kid was nut allergic.

304 calochortus  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 7:58:46pm

re: #285 researchok

I detest Miracle Whip.

305 Mr Pancakes  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 7:59:05pm

re: #301 Varek Raith

In fact, I made hot wings tonight.
YUM.

YUM is right…. I like to make them from scratch when I can find raw wings.

306 Kragar  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 7:59:09pm

Disco fries: french fries with cheese and gravy poured over them.

307 Dancing along the light of day  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 7:59:17pm

re: #298 Dark_Falcon

Hello, Floral!

Hello, DF!
Hope you are well.
All Lizards, too!

308 Dark_Falcon  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 7:59:24pm

re: #303 Floral Giraffe

LOL!
Sister’s son, lugged a CASE of PLAIN Cheerios back to England on his back, think pack mule. Customs officers took pictures with him. At that time England only had Honey-Nut Cheerios & the kid was nut allergic.

Now that’s going the distance for your fiber!

309 Varek Raith  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 7:59:24pm

re: #303 Floral Giraffe

LOL!
Sister’s son, lugged a CASE of PLAIN Cheerios back to England on his back, think pack mule. Customs officers took pictures with him. At that time England only had Honey-Nut Cheerios & the kid was nut allergic.

NO PEANUT BUTTER
NO CHEERIOS
WTF IS WRONG WITH ENGLAND?!?!
/

310 prairiefire  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 7:59:47pm

When I had a semester of school in England I asked a visiting friend to bring a package of Oreos and a bottle of Wishbone Ranch dressing. I kept the dressing bottle outside on the window ledge.

311 researchok  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 7:59:55pm

re: #304 calochortus

I detest Miracle Whip.

You are a person of high character.

312 Dark_Falcon  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 8:00:08pm

re: #307 Floral Giraffe

Hello, DF!
Hope you are well.
All Lizards, too!

I’m decent.

313 Dancing along the light of day  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 8:00:28pm

re: #306 Kragar (Proud to be Kafir)

In & Out!
Animal Style!
WOOT!
( There goes my diet for the day..)

314 researchok  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 8:00:28pm

re: #306 Kragar (Proud to be Kafir)

Disco fries: french fries with cheese and gravy poured over them.

Poutine.

Food of the angels.

315 reine.de.tout  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 8:00:29pm

re: #297 Mr Pancakes

Dude… I put hot sauce on everything.

My grandfather would sit at the table, all 3 meals, with his plate in front of him, surrounded by all the condiments in the house.

After the blessing, he would start pouring and shaking containers, and finally would stop and eat.

316 calochortus  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 8:00:50pm

re: #311 researchok

Thank you, sir.

317 Kronocide  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 8:01:33pm

I’m glad none of you dissed on the poi yet. It’s actually pretty good if you know what they hell to do with it.

318 researchok  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 8:01:38pm

re: #315 reine.de.tout

My grandfather would sit at the table, all 3 meals, with his plate in front of him, surrounded by all the condiments in the house.

After the blessing, he would start pouring and shaking containers, and finally would stop and eat.

He must have been a blast at the fast food joints with the little condiment packets.

319 Mr Pancakes  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 8:01:48pm

re: #313 Floral Giraffe

In & Out!
Animal Style!
WOOT!
( There goes my diet for the day..)

Best burger on the planet…….

320 Dancing along the light of day  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 8:01:54pm

re: #312 Dark_Falcon

I’m decent.

Hee Hee, you just THINK you are!
(Teasing you).

321 researchok  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 8:02:18pm

re: #310 prairiefire

When I had a semester of school in England I asked a visiting friend to bring a package of Oreos and a bottle of Wishbone Ranch dressing. I kept the dressing bottle outside on the window ledge.

Why on the window ledge?

322 Mr Pancakes  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 8:02:57pm

re: #315 reine.de.tout

My grandfather would sit at the table, all 3 meals, with his plate in front of him, surrounded by all the condiments in the house.

After the blessing, he would start pouring and shaking containers, and finally would stop and eat.

Good on him…… I love condiments.

323 calochortus  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 8:03:24pm

re: #317 BigPapa

I’m glad none of you dissed on the poi yet. It’s actually pretty good if you know what they hell to do with it.

The only poi I ever ate tasted like I imagine library paste would. I have not actually eaten library paste.

324 SanFranciscoZionist  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 8:03:56pm

re: #309 Varek Raith

NO PEANUT BUTTER
NO CHEERIOS
WTF IS WRONG WITH ENGLAND?!?!
/

When I was a student in London, there was a gourmet grocery store that had a small section in the back with American foods. (Tastefully decorated with little flags and Fourth of July party decorations, so you could find it easily.)

I couldn’t afford much, but I would go just to look at the packages of Oreos and Miracle Whip.

325 Killgore Trout  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 8:04:04pm

re: #296 reine.de.tout

Luckily there are “ethnic food” sections now overseas but they often miss the point and I never see peanut butter.

Youtube Video


The American section in the ethnic isle at a grocery store in Finland
Image: The-American-section-in-the-ethnic-isle-at-a-grocery-store-in-Finland-In-case-you-were-wondering-what-THEY-think-WE-eat.jpg
Fascinating, nonetheless

326 researchok  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 8:04:05pm

re: #322 Mr Pancakes

Good on him… I love condiments.

I’m a fan of French and German mustards.

327 Varek Raith  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 8:04:21pm

re: #323 calochortus

The only poi I ever ate tasted like I imagine library paste would. I have not actually eaten library paste.

Sure looks like it…
Image: 800px-Bowl_of_poi.jpg

328 Dark_Falcon  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 8:04:32pm

re: #320 Floral Giraffe

Hee Hee, you just THINK you are!
(Teasing you).

I know. It’s what you do: You deprive the jerks and trolls of cover by eating the leaves off of their Stupid Tree.

/giraffe humor

329 Varek Raith  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 8:05:28pm

re: #324 SanFranciscoZionist

When I was a student in London, there was a gourmet grocery store that had a small section in the back with American foods. (Tastefully decorated with little flags and Fourth of July party decorations, so you could find it easily.)

I couldn’t afford much, but I would go just to look at the packages of Oreos and Miracle Whip.

We must invade them to bring those poor souls the joys of peanut butter and oreos.

330 prairiefire  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 8:06:11pm

re: #321 researchok

Why on the window ledge?

No refrigerator in our dorm room and it was February. I did not trust enough to leave my precious Ranch dressing in the college kitchen.
This was 1982 when Ranch dressing was still new and exciting.

331 researchok  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 8:07:05pm

re: #330 prairiefire

Ranch dressing was still new and exciting.

Now there’s a blast from the past!

332 Mr Pancakes  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 8:07:31pm

re: #326 researchok

I’m a fan of French and German mustards.

I have a German mustard in the fridge……. and I guess I have a French mustard in the fridge too…… it’s called “Frenches”.

333 Mostly sane, most of the time.  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 8:07:44pm

re: #329 Varek Raith

We must invade them to bring those poor souls the joys of peanut butter and oreos.

They’ve been eating English food for thousands of years.

They’ll survive without good food.

334 SanFranciscoZionist  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 8:07:59pm

re: #325 Killgore Trout

Luckily there are “ethnic food” sections now overseas but they often miss the point and I never see peanut butter.

A Russian friend tells me that when she was a little girl in the Soviet Union, she read a lot of children’s books from the U.S. to improve her English, and everyone was always eating peanut butter sandwiches. When they moved to the United States, she and her sister prevailed on their mother to buy a jar of peanut butter. They hated it.

You may have to grow up with it—although I’ve had African friends tell me they love it, so maybe growing up with peanuts is sufficient.

335 prairiefire  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 8:08:17pm

re: #331 researchok

Now there’s a blast from the past!

When I first had it at a restaurant around 1979, I was like “what new and wondrous creation is this!”

336 Mostly sane, most of the time.  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 8:08:18pm

re: #332 Mr Pancakes

I have a German mustard in the fridge… and I guess I have a French mustard in the fridge too… it’s called “Frenches”.

Do you ever go into the fridge and the French mustard has been pushed over?

337 calochortus  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 8:08:46pm

re: #317 BigPapa

I’m glad none of you dissed on the poi yet. It’s actually pretty good if you know what they hell to do with it.

So what should one do with it?

338 Kragar  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 8:08:56pm

re: #332 Mr Pancakes

I have a German mustard in the fridge… and I guess I have a French mustard in the fridge too… it’s called “Frenches”.

My wife cannot understand why I have 4 different kinds of mustards.

“This is for roast beef, this is for turkey, this is for hot dogs, this if for pastrami.”

Whats so far about that?

339 SanFranciscoZionist  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 8:09:03pm

re: #333 EmmmieG

They’ve been eating English food for thousands of years.

They’ll survive without good food.

Plus, they invaded India, which, indirectly, gave them some really damn good restaurants.

340 Dark_Falcon  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 8:09:15pm

re: #333 EmmmieG

They’ve been eating English food for thousands of years.

They’ll survive without good food.

Not so much lately. One thing immigration has meant for England is better food.

341 Mostly sane, most of the time.  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 8:09:59pm

re: #340 Dark_Falcon

Not so much lately. One thing immigration has meant for England is better food.

So my ancestors got out before the good food got there?

Typical.

342 Varek Raith  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 8:09:59pm

re: #336 EmmmieG

Do you ever go into the fridge and the French mustard has been pushed over?

Youtube Video
343 Usually refered to as anyways  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 8:10:02pm

re: #340 Dark_Falcon

Not so much lately. One thing immigration has meant for England is better food.

/ The influx of teeth didn’t help.

344 Mr Pancakes  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 8:10:18pm

re: #336 EmmmieG

Do you ever go into the fridge and the French mustard has been pushed over?

Well lucky for me I always remember to secure the cap……… my biggest problem is finding the mustard in the fridge.

345 Achilles Tang  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 8:10:18pm

Been watching Firefly.

We were talking of Bahrain earlier. This is relevant.

Bahrain and Iran expel diplomats

Iran has expelled a Bahraini diplomat in a retaliatory move, amid an ongoing dispute linked to anti-government protests in Bahrain.

346 Kragar  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 8:10:25pm

I don’t like the flu. Distracting.

347 SanFranciscoZionist  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 8:10:53pm

re: #341 EmmmieG

So my ancestors got out before the good food got there?

Typical.

Some people sit on their butts and wait for the good food to immigrate. Others immigrate in search of the good food. Your ancestors were just the impatient, pro-active, types.

348 researchok  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 8:11:06pm

re: #335 prairiefire

When I first had it at a restaurant around 1979, I was like “what new and wondrous creation is this!”

I remember when McDonald’s first opened in the UK.

There were lines. Everyone wanted a tasteless burger in a Styrofoam package.

349 Achilles Tang  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 8:11:28pm

re: #309 Varek Raith

NO PEANUT BUTTER
NO CHEERIOS
WTF IS WRONG WITH ENGLAND?!?!
/

They don’t need it. They have Marmite.

350 Mr Pancakes  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 8:12:07pm

re: #338 Kragar (Proud to be Kafir)

My wife cannot understand why I have 4 different kinds of mustards.

“This is for roast beef, this is for turkey, this is for hot dogs, this if for pastrami.”

Whats so far about that?

You need one for corned beef although any mustard will work…. other than prepared.

351 prairiefire  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 8:12:11pm

re: #317 BigPapa

I’m glad none of you dissed on the poi yet. It’s actually pretty good if you know what they hell to do with it.

The chef’s go nuts. “It’s purple!”

352 Kragar  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 8:12:17pm

English Bangers are a good thing.

353 Fat Bastard Vegetarian  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 8:13:17pm

re: #336 EmmmieG

Do you ever go into the fridge and the French mustard has been pushed over?

My little brother had a t-shirt, it said, “Pardon me; Do you have any cheap yellow mustard?”

354 Kragar  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 8:13:40pm

re: #350 Mr Pancakes

You need one for corned beef although any mustard will work… other than prepared.

I use the pastrami one for Corned Beef.

Then we have regular mayonnaise, wasabi mayonnaise, and chipotle mayonnaise.

355 HoosierHoops  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 8:13:44pm

Warm freshly baked Hawaiian bread smothered with real butter..

356 Fat Bastard Vegetarian  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 8:14:02pm

re: #352 Kragar (Proud to be Kafir)

This porn thing is getting out of hand with you.

357 Mr Pancakes  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 8:14:13pm

re: #347 SanFranciscoZionist

Some people sit on their butts and wait for the good food to immigrate. Others immigrate in search of the good food. Your ancestors were just the impatient, pro-active, types.

I went to Mexico and found delicious food……. they can’t fool me up here anymore.

358 Mr Pancakes  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 8:14:57pm

re: #354 Kragar (Proud to be Kafir)

I use the pastrami one for Corned Beef.

Then we have regular mayonnaise, wasabi mayonnaise, and chipotle mayonnaise.

Works for me

359 Kragar  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 8:15:22pm

re: #356 Fat Bastard Vegetarian

This porn thing is getting out of hand with you.

Youtube Video
360 prairiefire  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 8:15:29pm

re: #348 researchok

I remember when McDonald’s first opened in the UK.

There were lines. Everyone wanted a tasteless burger in a Styrofoam package.

Some kids my age laughed ate me as I ate my Egg Mcmuffin in a London mickeyd’s and acted like they were retching.
I luvvves an Egg McMuffin.

361 Dancing along the light of day  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 8:15:36pm

re: #355 HoosierHoops

We have the Hawaiian Bakery based in my California town.
Don’t know if it’s REAL Hawaiian bread…
Very sweet.

362 researchok  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 8:17:24pm

Now I’m hungry.

Again.

363 freetoken  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 8:17:28pm

re: #361 Floral Giraffe

We have the Hawaiian Bakery based in my California town.
Don’t know if it’s REAL Hawaiian bread…
Very sweet.

I’ve been under the impression that “Hawaiian bread” is a concocted notion… after all, none of the grasses used for bread (wheat, maize, rice, oats) are native to Pacific islands.

364 Mr Pancakes  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 8:18:09pm

re: #348 researchok

I remember when McDonald’s first opened in the UK.

There were lines. Everyone wanted a tasteless burger in a Styrofoam package.

Really? I think the Big Mac is great…… they must be doing something right with 30,000 or so outlets worldwide.

365 Dancing along the light of day  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 8:18:44pm

re: #363 freetoken

I have no clue, we just have the “Hawaiian Bakery” here.
Folks are proud of it.
Haven’t tried it, myself.

366 calochortus  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 8:18:45pm

re: #363 freetoken

Yeah, but it is a specific bread type (style?) that was developed there.

367 Dancing along the light of day  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 8:19:20pm

re: #362 researchok

SNACK TIME!

368 prairiefire  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 8:20:20pm

re: #366 calochortus

Yeah, but it is a specific bread type (style?) that was developed there.

It’s Portuguese bread. The Portuguese sailors settled in HI from way back.

369 freetoken  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 8:21:12pm

Happy Spring equinox, btw.

It’s raining here.

Good for the loquats… I’ve checked the neighborhood and the local loquat trees look like they could start being picked in a couple of weeks.

370 researchok  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 8:21:22pm

re: #364 Mr Pancakes

Really? I think the Big Mac is great… they must be doing something right with 30,000 or so outlets worldwide.

When I was a kid, it was about the styrofoam.

Now, I’m more of a Chik Fil A or Wendy’s fan. with the Whopper a close third.

371 Mr Pancakes  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 8:22:19pm

re: #361 Floral Giraffe

We have the Hawaiian Bakery based in my California town.
Don’t know if it’s REAL Hawaiian bread…
Very sweet.

Yes sweet, very good bread…… made better with butter. They carry it at my local Vons.

372 calochortus  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 8:22:45pm

re: #368 prairiefire

Good to know.

373 researchok  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 8:22:50pm

re: #368 prairiefire

It’s Portuguese bread. The Portuguese sailors settled in HI from way back.

Nothing beats poutine.

I may be an addict- I just love the stuff

374 Kronocide  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 8:23:12pm

re: #337 calochortus

So what should one do with it?

Make a small pile on it with your plate. Take a big spoon of lomi salmon and put it in the middle of the pile of poi. Spoon it up getting lomi and poi and eat together.

The salty fishy flavor is balanced out with the tangy starchiness of the poi. They work together, especially if you’re eating some fish and papaya.

Just don’t eat it plain. It’s like eating a baked potato plain, nobody would ever thing of doing it.

375 researchok  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 8:24:06pm

re: #367 Floral Giraffe

SNACK TIME!

Snack my ass- I want a full blown meal.

376 Kragar  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 8:24:33pm

re: #370 researchok

When I was a kid, it was about the styrofoam.

Now, I’m more of a Chik Fil A or Wendy’s fan. with the Whopper a close third.

I love Chik-Fil-A, but don’t eat there anymore. I like the BK Chicken Sandwich.

377 SanFranciscoZionist  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 8:24:54pm

re: #349 Naso Tang

They don’t need it. They have Marmite.

That’s God’s judgement for invading most of the known world.

Or, an expression of the natural English tendency toward masochism.

I’m not sure which.

378 Mr Pancakes  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 8:25:06pm

re: #370 researchok

When I was a kid, it was about the styrofoam.

Now, I’m more of a Chik Fil A or Wendy’s fan. with the Whopper a close third.

I need to check out Chik Fil A……. they just put one in town.

379 researchok  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 8:26:10pm

re: #376 Kragar (Proud to be Kafir)

I love Chik-Fil-A, but don’t eat there anymore. I like the BK Chicken Sandwich.

BK is OK, but Chik Lil A still rules IMO.

Hardees makes a good burger too, but not as good as Cook-out. Do you have those where you are?

380 calochortus  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 8:26:12pm

re: #374 BigPapa

Very good. If poi comes my way, I’ll be sure to go the whole nine yards with it, as opposed to scooping it out of a plastic bag with my fingers. (It was college, OK?)

381 researchok  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 8:26:37pm

re: #378 Mr Pancakes

I need to check out Chik Fil A… they just put one in town.

Good stuff, I tell you.

382 Walter L. Newton  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 8:26:57pm

re: #377 SanFranciscoZionist

That’s God’s judgement for invading most of the known world.

Or, an expression of the natural English tendency toward masochism.

I’m not sure which.

Nutella is so popular in France, they actually sell dishes using it in restaurants.

383 Kragar  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 8:27:01pm

re: #379 researchok

BK is OK, but Chik Lil A still rules IMO.

Hardees makes a good burger too, but not as good as Cook-out. Do you have those where you are?

No Hardees out here.

384 Mr Pancakes  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 8:27:53pm

re: #383 Kragar (Proud to be Kafir)

No Hardees out here.

I think Hardees is Carl’s JR……. I could be be wrong.

385 reine.de.tout  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 8:28:27pm

re: #325 Killgore Trout

Luckily there are “ethnic food” sections now overseas but they often miss the point and I never see peanut butter.

[Video]
The American section in the ethnic isle at a grocery store in Finland
Image: The-American-section-in-the-ethnic-isle-at-a-groce ry-store-in-Finland-In-case-you-were-wondering-wha t-THEY-think-WE-eat.jpg
Fascinating, nonetheless

LOL.
Hershey’s, Betty Crocker, and Twizzlers.

386 Kragar  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 8:29:08pm

re: #384 Mr Pancakes

I think Hardees is Carl’s JR… I could be be wrong.

Same owner, different menus.

387 researchok  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 8:29:09pm

re: #383 Kragar (Proud to be Kafir)

No Hardees out here.

Cook Out

388 Mostly sane, most of the time.  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 8:30:06pm

re: #385 reine.de.tout

LOL.
Hershey’s, Betty Crocker, and Twizzlers.

We eat jello and condiments?

(I loved the “American style” pancakes.)

389 prairiefire  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 8:30:28pm

re: #387 researchok

Cook Out

That looks good.

390 SanFranciscoZionist  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 8:30:37pm

re: #353 Fat Bastard Vegetarian

My little brother had a t-shirt, it said, “Pardon me; Do you have any cheap yellow mustard?”

I shocked both my husband and my best friend last week by buying French’s. Apparently neither of them had yet noticed, despite having known me for an average of fourteen years, that I eat my hot dogs slathered with cheap yellow mustard.

People have strong feelings about condiments. Anyone remember when Malkin was freaking out about the Obama’s tuna sandwiches? The gherkins and the Grey Poupon?

(Which led to one of the best lines of the whole election, from one of her commenters—“If he does not use mayonnaise, he is not fit to lead.”)

391 researchok  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 8:31:30pm

re: #389 prairiefire

That looks good.

It really is.

Cult like following and all that.

392 Dancing along the light of day  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 8:31:51pm
Youtube Video

Nothing compares to you!

393 SanFranciscoZionist  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 8:31:55pm

re: #363 freetoken

I’ve been under the impression that “Hawaiian bread” is a concocted notion… after all, none of the grasses used for bread (wheat, maize, rice, oats) are native to Pacific islands.

It’s not concocted, just a post-contact development. As is Spam, macaroni salad, and rice. But Hawaiians seriously love all of those.

394 Mostly sane, most of the time.  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 8:32:25pm

re: #390 SanFranciscoZionist

I shocked both my husband and my best friend last week by buying French’s. Apparently neither of them had yet noticed, despite having known me for an average of fourteen years, that I eat my hot dogs slathered with cheap yellow mustard.

People have strong feelings about condiments. Anyone remember when Malkin was freaking out about the Obama’s tuna sandwiches? The gherkins and the Grey Poupon?

(Which led to one of the best lines of the whole election, from one of her commenters—“If he does not use mayonnaise, he is not fit to lead.”)

I put ketchup on hot dogs. My husband has not divorced me for this.

Yet.

395 HoosierHoops  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 8:32:39pm

This is hard to explain but Nation’s Burgers in California make the best pies in the world

396 SanFranciscoZionist  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 8:33:18pm

re: #382 Walter L. Newton

Nutella is so popular in France, they actually sell dishes using it in restaurants.

Yes, but Nutella actually tastes good. Marmite tastes like Marmite.

397 researchok  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 8:33:25pm

Alright, I’m outta here.

Manana all.

398 reine.de.tout  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 8:33:36pm

re: #393 SanFranciscoZionist

It’s not concocted, just a post-contact development. As is Spam, macaroni salad, and rice. But Hawaiians seriously love all of those.

I actually bought a slice - one slice, in a package - of Spam the other day; daughter wanted to taste it. She hated it. I can remember eating Spam sandwiches quite often for lunch, growing up. Why did we quit eating Spam?

399 Mr Pancakes  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 8:33:40pm

re: #393 SanFranciscoZionist

It’s not concocted, just a post-contact development. As is Spam, macaroni salad, and rice. But Hawaiians seriously love all of those.

I made Spam tacos the other day and they were awesome!!!!

Please downding me if you hate Spam.

400 Kragar  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 8:34:07pm

re: #392 Floral Giraffe

Youtube Video

I know.

401 prairiefire  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 8:34:15pm

re: #398 reine.de.tout

I actually bought a slice - one slice, in a package - of Spam the other day; daughter wanted to taste it. She hated it. I can remember eating Spam sandwiches quite often for lunch, growing up. Why did we quit eating Spam?

We are making a bit more money.

402 Mostly sane, most of the time.  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 8:34:17pm

re: #395 HoosierHoops

This is hard to explain but Nation’s Burgers in California make the best pies in the world

Second best. Your (that is, the reader’s) grandmother makes the best.

Nobody will ever top my great-grandmothers banana cream pie for my father. Personally, I think it’s been so long that he doesn’t actually remember what it tastes like.

403 Kragar  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 8:34:33pm

re: #399 Mr Pancakes

I made Spam tacos the other day and they were awesome!!!

Please downding me if you hate Spam.

Bloody Vikings.

404 SanFranciscoZionist  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 8:34:35pm

re: #388 EmmmieG

We eat jello and condiments?

(I loved the “American style” pancakes.)

Well, remember, if you’re going to do the imported foods bit, it needs to be shelf-stable stuff that’s fairly easy to import. No fresh vegetables, fresh meat, ice cream, juices…

405 reine.de.tout  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 8:34:42pm

re: #399 Mr Pancakes

I made Spam tacos the other day and they were awesome!!!

Please downding me if you hate Spam.

shhh I like Spam. But don’t even offer me a slice of fruitcake.. .

406 Walter L. Newton  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 8:34:47pm

re: #396 SanFranciscoZionist

Yes, but Nutella actually tastes good. Marmite tastes like Marmite.

I can’t stand the taste of Nutella. Maybe that’s just me.

407 Mostly sane, most of the time.  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 8:36:03pm

Fox news is doing a fluff piece on “Worst T-shirts on Television.”

Both pictures show a collared, buttoned shirt.

Made from woven cloth, not knit.

408 Mr Pancakes  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 8:36:43pm

re: #406 Walter L. Newton

I can’t stand the taste of Nutella. Maybe that’s just me.

It’s just you Walter.

409 calochortus  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 8:37:17pm

My husband used to eat something called “potted meat food product”.
I have never felt that something which had to be labeled as a “food product” was actually edible. Fortunately, he reached this decision as well and I didn’t have to divorce him.

410 Kragar  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 8:37:17pm

re: #406 Walter L. Newton

I can’t stand the taste of Nutella. Maybe that’s just me.

Its not just you.

411 jaunte  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 8:37:17pm

re: #398 reine.de.tout

I actually bought a slice - one slice, in a package - of Spam the other day; daughter wanted to taste it. She hated it. I can remember eating Spam sandwiches quite often for lunch, growing up. Why did we quit eating Spam?

I think it used to be relatively cheaper than it is now (at about $4 a pound).

412 Dancing along the light of day  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 8:37:23pm

re: #400 Kragar (Proud to be Kafir)

That is new to me & awesome!
Thank you. Or, spank me, your pleasure!

413 Dancing along the light of day  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 8:38:01pm

re: #395 HoosierHoops

Hey!
Hi there!

414 reine.de.tout  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 8:38:03pm

re: #407 EmmmieG

Fox news is doing a fluff piece on “Worst T-shirts on Television.”

Both pictures show a collared, buttoned shirt.

Made from woven cloth, not knit.

Saw a huge ad in the paper one day, for JCPenney -

KNIT SHITS on sale!
LOL.
Get your knit shits here!

415 calochortus  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 8:38:06pm

re: #407 EmmmieG

Fox news is doing a fluff piece on “Worst T-shirts on Television.”

Both pictures show a collared, buttoned shirt.

Made from woven cloth, not knit.

Thank you for knowing the difference.

416 Kragar  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 8:38:24pm

re: #409 calochortus

My husband used to eat something called “potted meat food product”.
I have never felt that something which had to be labeled as a “food product” was actually edible. Fortunately, he reached this decision as well and I didn’t have to divorce him.

I once made the mistake of seeing what “mechanically separated chicken” actually meant.

417 Kronocide  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 8:38:24pm

“Hawaiian bread’ isn’t special, it’s just a fluffy white sweet bread. Some bakeries here will put guava or taro in it.

The taro sweet bread from Punaluu Bakery is great made into garlic bread. But then again, what bread isn’t good with butter or olive oil and lots of garlic on it toasted in the oven?

418 reine.de.tout  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 8:38:30pm

re: #409 calochortus

My husband used to eat something called “potted meat food product”.
I have never felt that something which had to be labeled as a “food product” was actually edible. Fortunately, he reached this decision as well and I didn’t have to divorce him.

ooh. We used to have that for lunch too, sometimes, as well as spam. I loved it.

419 Mr Pancakes  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 8:39:09pm

re: #410 Kragar (Proud to be Kafir)

Its not just you.

All right all right…. maybe it’s not just you two…… I’ve never tried it.

420 SanFranciscoZionist  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 8:39:39pm

re: #395 HoosierHoops

This is hard to explain but Nation’s Burgers in California make the best pies in the world

NATIONS!!!

We have a Nations not far from me. And, bless their hearts, they offer a salmon burger, so the quasi-kosher gal doesn’t have to eat the veggie burger.

421 SanFranciscoZionist  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 8:40:18pm

re: #398 reine.de.tout

I actually bought a slice - one slice, in a package - of Spam the other day; daughter wanted to taste it. She hated it. I can remember eating Spam sandwiches quite often for lunch, growing up. Why did we quit eating Spam?

Because it has enough cholesterol and sodium to kill a horse?

422 SanFranciscoZionist  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 8:40:44pm

re: #399 Mr Pancakes

I made Spam tacos the other day and they were awesome!!!

Please downding me if you hate Spam.

I would, but my husband grew up in Hawaii. And I actually loved the stuff in my non-kosher-keeping childhood.

423 reine.de.tout  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 8:40:45pm

re: #419 Mr Pancakes

All right all right… maybe it’s not just you two… I’ve never tried it.

hazelnut spread with milk and cocoa. Sort of chocolatey peanut-buttery sort of stuff.

424 calochortus  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 8:41:16pm

re: #418 reine.de.tout

ooh. We used to have that for lunch too, sometimes, as well as spam. I loved it.

I’ve actually had some and the flavor is OK, I just don’t think its good for someone who needs to keep an eye on his cholesterol.

425 SanFranciscoZionist  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 8:41:38pm

re: #409 calochortus

My husband used to eat something called “potted meat food product”.
I have never felt that something which had to be labeled as a “food product” was actually edible. Fortunately, he reached this decision as well and I didn’t have to divorce him.

“Cheese food product”.

426 Mr Pancakes  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 8:41:55pm

re: #421 SanFranciscoZionist

Because it has enough cholesterol and sodium to kill a horse?

They make a low sodium version now.

427 NervyNews  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 8:42:03pm

The Mounties always get their man, even when he’s a murderous 6’6”, 500 pounds.

428 Kragar  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 8:42:18pm

re: #421 SanFranciscoZionist

Because it has enough cholesterol and sodium to kill a horse?

Kill a horse? It was a horse!
/

429 calochortus  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 8:42:19pm

re: #425 SanFranciscoZionist

Yeah, I thought of that as I was typing. Why not just buy actual food?

430 Mr Pancakes  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 8:42:28pm

re: #423 reine.de.tout

hazelnut spread with milk and cocoa. Sort of chocolatey peanut-buttery sort of stuff.

Oh…. I know I’d chop it and like it.

431 Dancing along the light of day  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 8:42:37pm

re: #425 SanFranciscoZionist

“Cheese food product”.

LOL!
“Mystery Cheese”.

432 Mr Pancakes  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 8:43:11pm

re: #430 Mr Pancakes

re: #430 Mr Pancakes

Oh… I know I’d chop it and like it.

PIMF chomp

433 SanFranciscoZionist  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 8:43:19pm

re: #426 Mr Pancakes

They make a low sodium version now.

What’s the point? If you’re going to eat low-sodium Spam, you might as well just eat ham.

434 Dancing along the light of day  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 8:44:18pm

re: #427 GNIDAthe#seCond

You haven’t lived without Jay Ward’s Dudley Do-Right!
[Link: flyingmoose.org…]

435 Mostly sane, most of the time.  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 8:44:21pm

re: #425 SanFranciscoZionist

“Cheese food product”.

I think the difference is whether it is produced by the traditional cheese process. (Take milk, add a rennet, cut the curd, compress, age.)

I think cheese product are milk-based solid products produced by a different process.

436 HoosierHoops  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 8:44:32pm

re: #431 Floral Giraffe

LOL!
“Mystery Cheese”.

Hi you
My favorite cheese
[Link: www.sargento.com…]

437 Mr Pancakes  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 8:44:34pm

re: #409 calochortus

My husband used to eat something called “potted meat food product”.
I have never felt that something which had to be labeled as a “food product” was actually edible. Fortunately, he reached this decision as well and I didn’t have to divorce him.

That potted meat product stuff is great fried up with some eggs.

438 SanFranciscoZionist  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 8:45:23pm

There was a megillah reading at the Iranian UN mission today.

439 Mr Pancakes  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 8:45:38pm

re: #433 SanFranciscoZionist

What’s the point? If you’re going to eat low-sodium Spam, you might as well just eat ham.

Ham is boring compared to Spam…. they put cocaine in it you know.

440 Kragar  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 8:46:53pm

re: #439 Mr Pancakes

Ham is boring compared to Spam… they put cocaine in it you know.

I thought it was heroin.

441 Dancing along the light of day  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 8:47:17pm

re: #436 HoosierHoops

You eat cheese? I know you’re a picky eater, but cheese?
LOL!

442 Walter L. Newton  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 8:47:25pm

“Paul” opened this weekend. Anyone see it? Opinions? No spoilers. Once in a while a movie comes along that I am interested in seeing even for the full price. Should I?

443 HoosierHoops  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 8:48:54pm

re: #441 Floral Giraffe

You eat cheese? I know you’re a picky eater, but cheese?
LOL!

I’m also a picky cheese eater..:)

444 Dancing along the light of day  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 8:49:37pm

re: #443 HoosierHoops

LOL!
Ring me?

445 Kragar  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 8:50:10pm

re: #442 Walter L. Newton

“Paul” opened this weekend. Anyone see it? Opinions? No spoilers. Once in a while a movie comes along that I am interested in seeing even for the full price. Should I?

Nick Frost and Simon Pegg are a great team. Haven’t seen it yet but the wife and I are going to try in the next week or 2.

446 Mostly sane, most of the time.  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 8:50:16pm

They just found two people alive in the rubble after all these days.

So cool.

447 calochortus  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 8:50:35pm

Good night, all.

448 Walter L. Newton  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 8:51:46pm

re: #445 Kragar (Proud to be Kafir)

Nick Frost and Simon Pegg are a great team. Haven’t seen it yet but the wife and I are going to try in the next week or 2.

Shameless self promotion… as mentioned numerous times in the past, I know Simon Pegg, he is the son of a stage director here in Colorado who I’ve worked with many, many time, and I have had the pleasure of meeting Pegg during one of his trips to the states on business and to visit family.

449 Mr Pancakes  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 8:52:16pm

re: #442 Walter L. Newton

“Paul” opened this weekend. Anyone see it? Opinions? No spoilers. Once in a while a movie comes along that I am interested in seeing even for the full price. Should I?

I thought “Paul” was a political movie about Rand Paul……. Me? I never go to the theater with the coughing cell phone using masses…… I have Netflix.

450 Kragar  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 8:52:29pm

Simon Pegg and Nick Frost’s ‘Star Wars’

Youtube Video
451 austin_blue  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 8:52:56pm

re: #443 HoosierHoops

I’m also a picky cheese eater..:)

Interesting tournament, yes?

My Longhorns lost by one, but there are several surprises in the brackets.

Duke looks damn strong.

452 Walter L. Newton  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 8:53:18pm

re: #448 Walter L. Newton

Shameless self promotion… as mentioned numerous times in the past, I know Simon Pegg, he is the son of a stage director here in Colorado who I’ve worked with many, many time, and I have had the pleasure of meeting Pegg during one of his trips to the states on business and to visit family.

P.S. So, I’d probably see the movie no matter what, since I like Pegg’s work.

453 HoosierHoops  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 8:54:01pm

Night Lizards…Floral I’ll call you Monday..There is a lot to talk about

454 Dancing along the light of day  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 8:54:54pm

re: #453 HoosierHoops

Be well.
Don’t let them get you down.

455 Dancing along the light of day  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 8:59:03pm

re: #453 HoosierHoops

You sleep tight & have a great day. Then you are winning.
As you should be.

456 blueraven  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 8:59:27pm

re: #433 SanFranciscoZionist

What’s the point? If you’re going to eat low-sodium Spam, you might as well just eat ham.

Or… check out Spamarama. Just one more way we like to “Keep Austin Weird”

[Link: www.google.com…]

457 Walter L. Newton  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 9:00:26pm

re: #445 Kragar (Proud to be Kafir)

Nick Frost and Simon Pegg are a great team. Haven’t seen it yet but the wife and I are going to try in the next week or 2.

Probably me too. I don’t want to wait.

458 Mr Pancakes  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 9:01:17pm

re: #456 blueraven

Or… check out Spamarama. Just one more way we like to “Keep Austin Weird”

[Link: www.google.com…]

What? You and Portland are having a keep us weird contest?

459 Kragar  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 9:03:03pm

re: #457 Walter L. Newton

Probably me too. I don’t want to wait.

Only so much money in the entertainment budget. We saw Battle: LA last week so it will be a few more weeks before we go to another one.

460 SanFranciscoZionist  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 9:05:46pm

re: #446 EmmmieG

They just found two people alive in the rubble after all these days.

So cool.

Their families must be beside themselves with relief.

I’m always torn when I hear these stories. On the one hand, it’s so wonderful that help finally came. Then I imagine being down there, alive, and not knowing if they would find you, and I get all sad and claustrophobic.

461 TedStriker  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 9:08:19pm

re: #336 EmmmieG

Do you ever go into the fridge and the French mustard has been pushed over?

Only if the brown German mustard was nearby…

///

462 Walter L. Newton  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 9:10:22pm

re: #459 Kragar (Proud to be Kafir)

Only so much money in the entertainment budget. We saw Battle: LA last week so it will be a few more weeks before we go to another one.

I have an overnight shift tonight, and then off until Friday. I’ll probably head downhill during the week and see it.

463 TedStriker  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 9:14:15pm

re: #338 Kragar (Proud to be Kafir)

My wife cannot understand why I have 4 different kinds of mustards.

“This is for roast beef, this is for turkey, this is for hot dogs, this if for pastrami.”

Whats so far about that?

I go with 2-3 kinds of mustards…Grey Poupon (or the store-brand equivalent dijon) for ham, turkey, and roast beef sandwiches, spicy brown for hot dogs and brats (and White Castles), and a good yellow for everything else.

464 Mr Pancakes  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 9:15:25pm

re: #463 talon_262

I go with 2-3 kinds of mustards…Grey Poupon (or the store-brand equivalent dijon) for ham, turkey, and roast beef sandwiches, spicy brown for hot dogs and brats (and White Castles), and a good yellow for everything else.

I’d like to try a White Castle someday…….

465 TedStriker  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 9:17:26pm

re: #464 Mr Pancakes

I’d like to try a White Castle someday…

If there’s none close to you, check the local grocery to see if they have the frozen heat-and-eat White Castles…it’s not quite the same as getting them fresh, but it’ll do in a pinch.

466 Mr Pancakes  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 9:18:22pm

re: #465 talon_262

If there’s none close to you, check the local grocery to see if they have the frozen heat-and-eat White Castles…it’s not quite the same as getting them fresh, but it’ll do in a pinch.

I’ve gotten those….. they’re ok. I’d like a real one.

467 TedStriker  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 9:18:31pm

re: #465 talon_262

[Link: www.whitecastle.com…]

468 TedStriker  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 9:19:07pm

re: #466 Mr Pancakes

I’ve gotten those… they’re ok. I’d like a real one.

Ahh…not near a Krystal either, I take it?

469 Mr Pancakes  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 9:19:31pm

re: #468 talon_262

Ahh…not near a Krystal either, I take it?

Ahhhh nope.

470 TedStriker  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 9:19:47pm

re: #469 Mr Pancakes

Ahhh nope.

Pity ;-P

471 TedStriker  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 9:20:28pm

re: #469 Mr Pancakes

You’re out West, right?

472 Mr Pancakes  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 9:20:48pm

re: #470 talon_262

Pity ;-P

We have In N Out though!!!!!

473 Mr Pancakes  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 9:21:06pm

re: #471 talon_262

You’re out West, right?

San Diego

474 TedStriker  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 9:23:03pm

re: #472 Mr Pancakes

We have In N Out though!!!

That’s what I was fixing to say…I’d kill to try an In-N-Out burger, but alas, we don’t have them out here in TN. We do have Five Guys, which is very good (especially the fries…OMGWTFBBQ!!!), but I’ve heard they compare well to In-N-Out.

475 TedStriker  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 9:24:55pm

re: #473 Mr Pancakes

San Diego

And of course, we have San Diego’s contribution to fast food, Jack In the Box (love the bacon cheddar potato wedges and the eggrolls *drool*).

476 Mr Pancakes  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 9:26:24pm

re: #474 talon_262

That’s what I was fixing to say…I’d kill to try an In-N-Out burger, but alas, we don’t have them out here in TN. We do have Five Guys, which is very good (especially the fries…OMGWTFBBQ!!!), but I’ve heard they compare well to In-N-Out.

Yea….. they go back and forth as the best burgers of the year. In N’ Out has terrible fries in my opinion…… McDondald’s makes the best.

477 Mr Pancakes  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 9:30:11pm

re: #475 talon_262

And of course, we have San Diego’s contribution to fast food, Jack In the Box (love the bacon cheddar potato wedges and the eggrolls *drool*).

Bacon Ultimate Cheeseburger! and 50 cent tacos …….. Jack In the Box is headquartered here. Ray Kroc was from here too, he owned the Padres. Rubios also…. but they make a crap fish taco.

478 TedStriker  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 9:33:52pm

re: #477 Mr Pancakes

Bacon Ultimate Cheeseburger! and 50 cent tacos … Jack In the Box is headquartered here. Ray Kroc was from here too, he owned the Padres. Rubios also… but they make a crap fish taco.

JITB’s burge are meh to me, but I did like the ciabatta burgers…liked the bread and special sauce they used, but they got rid of the single ciabatta burger I liked. Like their fish sandwich, onion rings, and shakes, though…

479 TedStriker  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 9:34:18pm

re: #478 talon_262

Err. meant “JITB’s burgers”

480 SanFranciscoZionist  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 9:34:57pm

re: #474 talon_262

That’s what I was fixing to say…I’d kill to try an In-N-Out burger, but alas, we don’t have them out here in TN. We do have Five Guys, which is very good (especially the fries…OMGWTFBBQ!!!), but I’ve heard they compare well to In-N-Out.

I’ve heard tell of Five Guys.

In ‘n Out is good. They’re on the list of things I really miss since I stopped eating meat out.

481 TedStriker  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 9:41:41pm

re: #480 SanFranciscoZionist

I’ve heard tell of Five Guys.

In ‘n Out is good. They’re on the list of things I really miss since I stopped eating meat out.

Five Guys is great….fresh, made to order, and pretty damn tasty. The fries are the bomb…fresh-cut (they keep huge bags of potatoes grown for them stacked out on the restaurant floor), fried in peanut oil, made fresh, and they give you plenty. I like mine with the Cajun seasoning they have…really fucking good.

482 Dark_Falcon  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 9:44:11pm

Goodnight, all.

483 TedStriker  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 9:44:25pm

re: #481 talon_262

My usual Five Guys order is a double hamburger with A-1 and grilled onions and a regular Cajun fry (a regular fry is enough for 2 people)…damn tasty.

484 Kragar  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 9:44:47pm

re: #473 Mr Pancakes

San Diego

Ever go to Santana’s? Great mexican food and open 24 hours.

485 TedStriker  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 9:44:49pm

re: #482 Dark_Falcon

Goodnight, all.

Namaste, D_F

486 TedStriker  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 9:46:06pm

re: #484 Kragar (Proud to be Kafir)

Ever go to Santana’s? Great mexican food and open 24 hours.

There’s this local Mexican restaurant here called Las Maracas…killer fajitas.

487 Mr Pancakes  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 9:47:01pm

re: #480 SanFranciscoZionist

I’ve heard tell of Five Guys.

In ‘n Out is good. They’re on the list of things I really miss since I stopped eating meat out.

I’ve made an exact replica of the Big Mac at home …. even with the 3 buns.

An In N Out burger cannot be replicated at home.

488 Mr Pancakes  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 9:48:00pm

re: #484 Kragar (Proud to be Kafir)

Ever go to Santana’s? Great mexican food and open 24 hours.

Less than a half a block away….. I thought they were a So Cal chain?

489 TedStriker  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 9:48:31pm

re: #487 Mr Pancakes

I’ve made an exact replica of the Big Mac at home … even with the 3 buns.

An In N Out burger cannot be replicated at home.

Same thing with a Five Guys burger…I can get close, but that only counts in horseshoes and hand grenades ;-P

490 Kragar  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 9:48:47pm

re: #488 Mr Pancakes

Less than a half a block away… I thought they were a So Cal chain?

Yeah, I’m over in East county.

491 Mr Pancakes  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 9:50:13pm

re: #490 Kragar (Proud to be Kafir)

Yeah, I’m over in East county.

Oh dude…. I didn’t know that…. I just got a cabeza burrito from them the other day…. it was great.

492 Kragar  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 9:51:27pm

re: #491 Mr Pancakes

Oh dude… I didn’t know that… I just got a cabeza burrito from them the other day… it was great.

How about Tacos El Gordo? Down the 5 off of H street.

493 Mr Pancakes  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 9:55:10pm

re: #492 Kragar (Proud to be Kafir)

How about Tacos El Gordo? Down the 5 off of H street.

Yea…… the Tacos El Gordo in Tijuana and Rosarito is much better and cheaper….. it’s a taco chain that moved up here. I know better places to get real Mexican food up here.

494 Kragar  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 9:56:39pm

re: #493 Mr Pancakes

Yea… the Tacos El Gordo in Tijuana and Rosarito is much better and cheaper… it’s a taco chain that moved up here. I know better places to get real Mexican food up here.

I don’t cross the border. My office runs down to Gordos like once a month or so.

495 Dancing along the light of day  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 9:58:55pm

re: #489 talon_262

And Atom Bombs…

496 Mr Pancakes  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 10:00:07pm

re: #494 Kragar (Proud to be Kafir)

I don’t cross the border. My office runs down to Gordos like once a month or so.

It’s authentic for sure….and tasty….. but the adobada is illegal here on the spit unless it’s fully cooked which kind of defeats the purpose.

497 CarolJ  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 10:04:39pm

re: #182 freetoken

While selling arms to it on the other. Not that many customers for high-tech armaments, which is about the only serious manufacturing America does these days.

498 Mr Pancakes  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 10:08:34pm

re: #497 CarolJ

While selling arms to it on the other. Not that many customers for high-tech armaments, which is about the only serious manufacturing America does these days.

Yea…… ITAR regulated and big ticket items are made here. Most, if not all electronic consumables are made in China these days.

499 Mr Pancakes  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 10:29:39pm

My bracket is really sucking, but I do have 3 of the 4 finalists still there.

Obama’s bracket is amazing….. he really knows his college basketball. He too has 3 of the 4 finalists.

500 Dancing along the light of day  Sun, Mar 20, 2011 10:49:36pm

Good night, all.
Be well!

501 Slap  Mon, Mar 21, 2011 8:35:22am

Late, but this song is so amazing…..In fact, Bonnie Raitt has stated she believes it to be the greatest song ever written.

A great Newman tune, and a mention of Aaron Copland. Thanks, Charles, for a really pleasant Monday morning find!


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Texas County at Center of Border Fight Is Overwhelmed by Migrant Deaths EAGLE PASS, Tex. - The undertaker lighted a cigarette and held it between his latex-gloved fingers as he stood over the bloated body bag lying in the bed of his battered pickup truck. The woman had been fished out ...
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