January 10, 2014

Overnight Open Thread (10 Jan 2014)
— CDR M

While the media has wall to wall coverage of 'Bridgegate', here are 24 underreported Democratic scandals. Free press? Never heard of it. Lessons Learned From Comet ISON

10 lessons from the "Comet of the Century". Now while ISON was a failure for backyard viewing, we still have things to look forward to this year.

On May 24 of this year, Earth will pass through the trail of Comet 209P/LINEAR, possibly producing a spectacular meteor shower. In August, the Rosetta spacecraft will rendezvous with Comet Churyumov-Gerasimenko, and then (all going well) drop a lander onto its surface in November. Just before that, on October 19, Comet Siding Springs will squeak 110,000 kilometers from Mars. The comet will pass so close that its coma (glowing envelope) will enshroud the planet and perhaps noticeably alter its atmosphere. Every spacecraft on and around Mars, including NASAÂ’s upcoming MAVEN probe, will be watching.

Beating A DUI

I'm pretty sure this is racist. Man beats drunk driving rap for 'being Asian'.

Awkward High Five's

Test Answers

Heh. Test answers that are wrong but still genius.

Green Lies

Not surprising as tax data casts doubt on claims about declining use of plastic bags in D.C.

Military Fails

Air Sex

I didn't know this was a thing. World Air Sex championships hits Britain. Yes, it started in Japan.

The Power Of Beer

Had to have been a lite beer. Houston firefighter puts out blaze with beer.

Dog Video

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Posted by: CDR M at 05:45 PM | Comments (700)
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1 First?

Posted by: no good deed at January 10, 2014 05:45 PM (HsJeN)

2 Nice ONT Cdr M,

this scandal brought to you by:

//Asshole Media

Posted by: Sven 10077 at January 10, 2014 05:46 PM (TE35l)

3 Damn you guys were ready to pounce!

Posted by: CDR M at January 10, 2014 05:47 PM (LsJl8)

4 first of all Democrat is capitalized and it's also Democratic. proper grammar does not mean you're endorsing it ya dig

Posted by: the kid at January 10, 2014 05:47 PM (TP6sz)

5 Almost first!!

Posted by: qdpsteve at January 10, 2014 05:47 PM (HVI5a)

6 Good evening, all! BTW, CDRM, I named you one of my 3 favorite O5s in the last thread.

Posted by: Vendette at January 10, 2014 05:48 PM (HBIUw)

7 BTW, my favorite O5s are my SO, CDRM, and NGU. Posted by: Vendette at January 10, 2014 09:43 PM (HBIUw) what about Bomber?

Posted by: w8tin 4 da ONT at January 10, 2014 05:48 PM (esoZV)

8 3 CDR M at January 10, 2014 09:47 PM (LsJl

It's what we do...

I think I am gonna turn in early...

Posted by: Sven 10077 at January 10, 2014 05:48 PM (TE35l)

9 I'm honored Vendette!

Posted by: CDR M at January 10, 2014 05:49 PM (LsJl8)

10 Did Bomber make O-5?

Posted by: CDR M at January 10, 2014 05:49 PM (LsJl8)

11 Hey, lovemonkeys and a big mwah to CDR M for the awesome and early ONT. 

Posted by: Peaches at January 10, 2014 05:49 PM (8lmkt)

12 There was a guy whose initial answer to a VA bar exam question was:  "I have no idea."  He, I mean I, later changed it and somehow passed the exam.

Posted by: SFGoth at January 10, 2014 05:49 PM (9CBig)

13 what about Bomber? Posted by: w8tin 4 da ONT at January 10, 2014 09:48 PM (esoZV) The list is now 4.

Posted by: Vendette at January 10, 2014 05:49 PM (HBIUw)

14 4 the kid at January 10, 2014 09:47 PM (TP6sz)

It's the Democrat party...

style guide is duh-mocrat

Posted by: Sven 10077 at January 10, 2014 05:49 PM (TE35l)

15 hi all
I saw that homework link before but it's still funny

Posted by: chemjeff at January 10, 2014 05:50 PM (2TXEZ)

16 Of course, air sex originated in Japan.  Geez. 

Posted by: no good deed at January 10, 2014 05:50 PM (HsJeN)

17 Posted by: the kid at January 10, 2014 09:47 PM (TP6sz)

Roger.  Guess I should've previewed it.  As for caps, I've seen it both ways on all kinds of blogs and newspapers.

Posted by: CDR M at January 10, 2014 05:50 PM (LsJl8)

18 iono "Democrat Party" makes as much sense as if people were calling the GOP the "Republic Party," like it's not even an insult dumbocrat OTOH, sure

Posted by: the kid at January 10, 2014 05:51 PM (TP6sz)

19 Just in time.

I was going to say that Lena Denham should spend some time in Southern California and get a tan.  All ordinary girls look much, much better with a tan.


Posted by: Grampa Jimbo at January 10, 2014 05:52 PM (V70Uh)

20 They should all be O-eleventy!!!  One of the few peaches-approved uses of my tax dollars.  And, thank you, every last one, for what you do for me and the rest of these morons.

Posted by: Peaches at January 10, 2014 05:52 PM (8lmkt)

21 Air sex helps me stay on top of my game.

Posted by: Sandra Flook at January 10, 2014 05:53 PM (Dwehj)

22 I refuse to refer to Democrats as "Democratic." They are the least small-d democratic group of people in the country.

Posted by: Iasonas at January 10, 2014 05:53 PM (FHNkr)

23 I didn't know this was a thing. World Air Sex championships hits Britain. Yes, it started in Japan. Of course.

Posted by: rickl at January 10, 2014 05:53 PM (sdi6R)

24 I saw that homework link before but it's still funny Posted by: chemjeff at January 10, 2014 09:50 PM (2TXEZ) Speaking of homework, when I was at home for Christmas I helped my nephew with some of his Christmas-break assignments in math and reading. He's in Grade 1. The math stuff pissed me off. Why should he invent stories to solve math problems? I was ranting about bringing back flash cards. Indeed, when he was doing math problems with Auntie I avoided stories as much as possible and stuck to basic math.

Posted by: Vendette at January 10, 2014 05:53 PM (HBIUw)

25 Comet of the century?  I was so looking forward to Halley's Comet.


I cannot ever remember seeing it.


Posted by: Grampa Jimbo at January 10, 2014 05:54 PM (V70Uh)

26 Chemjeff, you can probably lose some carbs with air sex.

Posted by: CDR M at January 10, 2014 05:54 PM (LsJl8)

27 Which Morons (of the hangy-down-part half of humanity) hasn't put a fire out with beer . . . at least, slightly used beer? (Not sayin' that 'ettes wouldn't be capable, towards the end of the evening around the campfire, understand . . .)

Posted by: filbert at January 10, 2014 05:54 PM (AOUuF)

28 Peaches! I saw your rant the other night about not reading romance novels because they're crap. *Fistbump*

Posted by: Vendette at January 10, 2014 05:54 PM (HBIUw)

29 3 Damn you guys were ready to pounce! Posted by: CDR M at January 10, 2014 09:47 PM (LsJl Old thread was old.

Posted by: rickl at January 10, 2014 05:54 PM (sdi6R)

30 Free to Choose Friday (Part 1) Each Friday for the next few months, an episode of Milton FriedmanÂ’s ten-part Free to Choose will be posted. The first episode: The Power of the Market More: http://politicalhat.com/?p=4612

Posted by: The Political Hat at January 10, 2014 05:55 PM (AymDN)

31 Quand je vois les seins, je bave.

Posted by: Dr. Varno at January 10, 2014 05:55 PM (V4CBV)

32 Did Bomber make O-5? Posted by: CDR M at January 10, 2014 09:49 PM (LsJl thought so, could be totes wrong

Posted by: w8tin 4 da ONT at January 10, 2014 05:56 PM (esoZV)

33 "I refuse to refer to Democrats as "Democratic." They are the least small-d democratic" Well that's why it's capitalized. Much like the People's Republic of China isn't for the people or a republic

Posted by: the kid at January 10, 2014 05:56 PM (TP6sz)

34 I was going to say that Lena Denham should spend some time in Southern California and get a tan.

One time Lena Dunham wore an actual Femskin suit. The Femskin suit complained afterward about how weirded out it felt with Dunham inside of it.

Posted by: qdpsteve at January 10, 2014 05:56 PM (HVI5a)

35 "Democrats" call themselves that. Republicans don't call themselves "Republics." Your ONT-fu is feeble, kid.

Posted by: filbert at January 10, 2014 05:56 PM (AOUuF)

36 I wonder if I could beat a DUI for being Irish?  We are professionals after all. 

Posted by: no good deed at January 10, 2014 05:56 PM (HsJeN)

37 Air sex is a lot like my 404Care - it has no redeeming value but a whole lotta people are gonna get fucked.

Posted by: Prez'nit 404 at January 10, 2014 05:57 PM (Dwehj)

38 Pug no share cookies.

Posted by: Pug Mahon, Hibernian Hooligan at January 10, 2014 05:57 PM (6rcHp)

39 Those gritty childhood characters reminds me of Penny-Arcades infamous Strawberry Shortcake poster.

Posted by: Colorado Alex at January 10, 2014 05:57 PM (lr3d7)

40 35 decent point but still think the capitalization already separates things

Posted by: the kid at January 10, 2014 05:57 PM (TP6sz)

41 how weirded out it felt with Dunham inside of it. Posted by: qdpsteve at January 10, 2014 09:56 PM (HVI5a) My Big Johnson would be weirded out if it was inside Lena Dunham too

Posted by: w8tin 4 da ONT at January 10, 2014 05:58 PM (esoZV)

42 I have no problem calling Democratic Socialists just that. They have a history.

Posted by: EM everywhere. at January 10, 2014 05:58 PM (aDwsi)

43 So at work today, the Plan of the Week was published for next week and on it, they list events that are occurring locally and one of the events listed was for a stage version of Shades of Gray at a local theater.  I went to my boss and asked him in light of current issues if it was wise for the command to be highlighting something related to domination/submission/S&M/etc.  He looked at me like what?  I found out he had no idea what Shades of Gray was.

Posted by: CDR M at January 10, 2014 05:59 PM (LsJl8)

44 Did y'all hear the story about the Iraqi War Vet's encounter with a Kurd refugee cab driver? Good story, may contain dust particles: http://tinyurl.com/ma9wtfv

Posted by: lindafell at January 10, 2014 05:59 PM (PGO8C)

45 Ok, I would like it noted CDR M, that I wasn't even close to first.

Posted by: BCochran1981 - Irish at January 10, 2014 05:59 PM (GEICT)

46 Didn't Tintin have a Browning Hi-Power in the original comics? And Captain Haddock was alcoholic? It doesn't need a gritty reboot, it's already there!

Posted by: Thing From Snowy Mountain at January 10, 2014 05:59 PM (P03XK)

47 I live in Virginia. I keep a stash of plastic bags in my car for when I may need them in DC. I use them with no questions asked, and I recall a time in Safeway when someone behind me in the checkout line admired my accomplishment. Used plastic bags will beat the 5 cent charge.

Posted by: Vendette at January 10, 2014 05:59 PM (HBIUw)

48 Damn it! I thought the air sex would be totally different.

Posted by: Hawaii at January 10, 2014 06:00 PM (RJMhd)

49 So.  Enlisted wasn't total crap.


Posted by: Grampa Jimbo at January 10, 2014 06:00 PM (V70Uh)

50 decent point but still think the capitalization already separates things Not capitalized; punctuation absent. You are fined 100 quatloos. See the bailiff.

Posted by: filbert at January 10, 2014 06:00 PM (AOUuF)

51 **Ace of Spades Spelling Guide for 2014**

Common spelling ........................ Correct Spelling

McCain ..................................... McRINO
Barack Obama .......................... SCoaMF
Republicans ............................... RINOs
Democrats ................................. Communists

Posted by: qdpsteve at January 10, 2014 06:00 PM (HVI5a)

52 Met my second Horde member today. Went to lunch with a wonderful mostly-lurker 'Ette called TexasMomma. Her e-mailed advice the last couple of months has been a life saver.

Posted by: Polliwog the 'Ette, assault Hobbit at January 10, 2014 06:00 PM (GDulk)

53 That video looks like the way everyone on Family Feud high fives. Which is exactly why I don't do high fives.

Posted by: Dr. Varno at January 10, 2014 06:00 PM (V4CBV)

54 Lena Dunham in a Femskin suit might be an improvement.

I said might.

Posted by: Iasonas at January 10, 2014 06:00 PM (FHNkr)

55 50 yougotme

Posted by: the kid at January 10, 2014 06:00 PM (TP6sz)

56 The Japanese did it first should have clued me in to the nuttingness of it all. I was looking for trapezes or trampolines.

Posted by: Hawaii at January 10, 2014 06:01 PM (RJMhd)

57 I can fix that for you BC!

Posted by: CDR M at January 10, 2014 06:01 PM (LsJl8)

58 Hello pixel pals! I am drinking a bellini made with the peach Bellini mix I gave my neighbors for new year's eve.

Posted by: Paranoidgirlinseattle at January 10, 2014 06:01 PM (RZ8pf)

59 Ok, has anyone here watched Last Man Standing on ABC? Husband has me watching it. It's a- no joke- conservative sit-com. A half hour of Tim Allen making fun of big govt and taking shots at liberals. Seriously, so shocked Im actually trying to comment on my phone holy crap is this a pain where's my laptop.

Posted by: book at January 10, 2014 06:01 PM (qWES6)

60 I call it the Democrat Party, because, apparently, they don't like that.

Posted by: --- at January 10, 2014 06:01 PM (MMC8r)

61 Met my second Horde member today. Went to lunch with a wonderful mostly-lurker 'Ette called TexasMomma. Her e-mailed advice the last couple of months has been a life saver. Posted by: Polliwog the 'Ette, assault Hobbit at January 10, 2014 10:00 PM (GDulk) That's wonderful! Having met Morons and 'ettes, it's amazing how easy it is to just drop into conversation because you're comfortable talking to them.

Posted by: Vendette at January 10, 2014 06:01 PM (HBIUw)

62 I'm enjoying my posting hash tonight. Rather canid, I think.

Posted by: filbert at January 10, 2014 06:02 PM (AOUuF)

63 Trust me. The air sex link --blows.

Posted by: Hawaii at January 10, 2014 06:02 PM (RJMhd)

64 Peaches! I saw your rant the other night about not reading romance novels because they're crap. *Fistbump* Posted by: Vendette at January 10, 2014 09:54 PM (HBIUw) Does this include Monster pron? just asking for a friend...

Posted by: lindafell at January 10, 2014 06:02 PM (PGO8C)

65 Posted by: no good deed at January 10, 2014 09:56 PM (HsJeN)

Well, DUI is legal in some instances in one county in Ireland

http://tinyurl.com/b24rhzs

Posted by: Iasonas at January 10, 2014 06:03 PM (FHNkr)

66 Tin Tin's pretty gritty all on its own. I was shocked and delighted they actually made a Tin Tin movie these days, and more shocked that it was actually good.

Posted by: Lauren at January 10, 2014 06:03 PM (hFL/3)

67 Does this include Monster pron? just asking for a friend... Posted by: lindafell at January 10, 2014 10:02 PM (PGO8C) I don't want to even think of that.

Posted by: Vendette at January 10, 2014 06:03 PM (HBIUw)

68 woo woot woooo wooot , thump.

Posted by: drunken Cubs fan at January 10, 2014 06:05 PM (8YoW+)

69 Wow, the test article was great, although #35 was pretty depressing. I want to work at Taco Bell with my mom. Aim high baby!

Posted by: Nip Sip at January 10, 2014 06:05 PM (0FSuD)

70 Vendette, yes public school math education these days is resulting in many parents with bald patches on their scalp from where they keep tearing their hair out and screaming at the utter stupidity of the "story problems"

Posted by: Paranoidgirlinseattle at January 10, 2014 06:05 PM (RZ8pf)

71 Peaches! I saw your rant the other night about not reading romance novels because they're crap.

*Fistbump*

Posted by: Vendette at January 10, 2014 09:54 PM (HBIUw)


OMG, who can read that shit?  And, in the Target where I shop, it's not just romance novels, it's black people romance novels.  I'm all, wtf, what did you to with Brad Thor????

Posted by: Peaches at January 10, 2014 06:05 PM (8lmkt)

72 Speaking of homework, when I was at home for Christmas I helped my nephew with some of his Christmas-break assignments in math and reading. He's in Grade 1. The math stuff pissed me off. Why should he invent stories to solve math problems? I was ranting about bringing back flash cards. Indeed, when he was doing math problems with Auntie I avoided stories as much as possible and stuck to basic math.

Posted by: Vendette at January 10, 2014 09:53 PM (HBIUw)


yeah that is the new thing in math education: if you can relate math to your life then you'll be better at it, or something

Posted by: chemjeff at January 10, 2014 06:05 PM (2TXEZ)

73 57 I can fix that for you BC! Posted by: CDR M at January 10, 2014 10:01 PM (LsJl LMAO. You would, wouldn't you?

Posted by: BCochran1981 - Irish at January 10, 2014 06:05 PM (GEICT)

74 Posted by: drunken Cubs fan at January 10, 2014 10:05 PM (8YoW+) Who did the best rendition of "Take Me Out to the Ball Game" at Wrigley, in your opinion?

Posted by: Vendette at January 10, 2014 06:06 PM (HBIUw)

75 Posted by: Vendette at January 10, 2014 09:59 PM (HBIUw)

That's my plan too if that moonbat law ever comes here.

Posted by: Iasonas at January 10, 2014 06:06 PM (FHNkr)

76 Met my second Horde member today. Well, I've been stalking Lauren to no avail.......YET, heh

Posted by: lindafell at January 10, 2014 06:06 PM (PGO8C)

77 67 Does this include Monster pron? just asking for a friend... Posted by: lindafell at January 10, 2014 10:02 PM (PGO8C) I don't want to even think of that. Posted by: Vendette at January 10, 2014 10:03 PM (HBIUw) What about dino prone? Again, for a friend.

Posted by: BCochran1981 - Irish at January 10, 2014 06:06 PM (GEICT)

78 It should be spelled "Fascist Party". It is still pronounced "Democratic Party".

Hope this helps.


Posted by: Kristophr at January 10, 2014 06:06 PM (c6N69)

79 We are not disarming the populace we are just pricing the caps out of reach of the citizens.

Posted by: 7 Days in May at January 10, 2014 06:07 PM (j6DTo)

80 I used to make a point of using the grammatically correct form "Democratic". I've since gone to "Democrat", not for any ideological reason, but simply because it annoys the Donks. Much the same as using Frisco for SF, or my morning ritual of driving past the SEIU office a block from the shop so I can flip them the bird.

Posted by: IllTemperedCur at January 10, 2014 06:07 PM (r4GuR)

81 yeah I'm a little disappointed at the Air Sex link too
CDR M yer slackin'

Posted by: chemjeff at January 10, 2014 06:07 PM (2TXEZ)

82 25 Comet of the century? I was so looking forward to Halley's Comet. I cannot ever remember seeing it. Posted by: Grampa Jimbo at January 10, 2014 09:54 PM (V70Uh) I followed that sucker around the sky for six months with a small telescope and binoculars, and thoroughly enjoyed it. The 1910 apparition was one of the best in history, and the 1985-86 apparition was one of the worst. I knew that going in, so I wasn't disappointed. It was my only chance to see the most famous comet of all, and I drew the short straw, historically speaking. So I determined to make the best of it. Also, I was young at the time. I'm not so keen on standing around in freezing weather today.

Posted by: rickl at January 10, 2014 06:08 PM (sdi6R)

83 My favorite result of the dumb math had to be a couple months ago. Every kid in my son's 6th grade math class failed their math test, which was entirely online. When the teacher looked into it she discovered the kids were getting marked wrong for answers like "24 apples" because the computer test only wanted numbers. But after years and years of being berated into answering math problems with complete sentences "tommy had 24 apples left" that is what the kids were typing.

Posted by: Paranoidgirlinseattle at January 10, 2014 06:08 PM (RZ8pf)

84 Vendette, yes public school math education these days is resulting in many parents with bald patches on their scalp from where they keep tearing their hair out and screaming at the utter stupidity of the "story problems" Posted by: Paranoidgirlinseattle at January 10, 2014 10:05 PM (RZ8pf) Yep, on the problems when he was instructed to draw a story he drew circles. Auntie approved.

Posted by: Vendette at January 10, 2014 06:09 PM (HBIUw)

85 yeah that is the new thing in math education: if you can relate math to your life then you'll be better at it, or something Posted by: chemjeff at January 10, 2014 10:05 PM (2TXEZ) By emphasizing math problems as word problems, it helps girls and hurts boys. That boys have statistically fallen behind girls in school is irrelevant: "Equality" requires they be pushed down and kept down.

Posted by: The Political Hat at January 10, 2014 06:09 PM (AymDN)

86 74 vendetta its a ty between liberace and Freddie mercury.

Posted by: drunken Cubs fan at January 10, 2014 06:10 PM (8YoW+)

87 What about dino prone? Again, for a friend. Posted by: BCochran1981 - Irish at January 10, 2014 10:06 PM (GEICT) *Smacks you on behalf of the friend*

Posted by: Vendette at January 10, 2014 06:10 PM (HBIUw)

88 Tom Sawyer and Huck Finn as shotgun-totin' hobbits? I can see that.

Posted by: filbert at January 10, 2014 06:10 PM (AOUuF)

89 39 Those gritty childhood characters reminds me of Penny-Arcades infamous Strawberry Shortcake poster. Posted by: Colorado Alex at January 10, 2014 09:57 PM (lr3d7) One of my faves is still Velma, RIP rest of the gang: http://preview.tinyurl.com/ydpx22y

Posted by: LizLem at January 10, 2014 06:11 PM (ijXVY)

90 Posted by: lindafell at January 10, 2014 10:06 PM (PGO8C) That"s a shame. I was under the impression you guys had managed to get together for coffee or something in the last year.

Posted by: Polliwog the 'Ette, assault Hobbit at January 10, 2014 06:12 PM (GDulk)

91 What about dino prone? Again, for a friend. Posted by: BCochran1981 - Irish at January 10, 2014 10:06 PM (GEICT) *Smacks you on behalf of the friend* Posted by: Vendette at January 10, 2014 10:10 PM (HBIUw) WellÂ… you know what they say about a brontosaurus with a long neckÂ…

Posted by: Sandra Fluke, 1 Zillion Years B.C. at January 10, 2014 06:13 PM (AymDN)

92 Yesterday my son handed me this piece of paper with an irrregular shape on it and said "find the area of this mom" so, I made a photocopy of it, cut the shape, and pasted it back together because it obviously made a normal shape if pieced together. Then I pasted it back on the graph paper, counted the squares, multiplied the two sides and voila the area of an irregular shape. I may have failed geometry in junior high school but I rock at Tetris!

Posted by: Paranoidgirlinseattle at January 10, 2014 06:13 PM (RZ8pf)

93 what is Hillary's comet ? mouthwash ?

Posted by: drunken Cubs fan at January 10, 2014 06:13 PM (8YoW+)

94 if you can relate math to your life then you'll be better at it, or something

and, if you're bad at math, you're gonna be bad at life.  speaking as someone who just had to compile amended 2012 returns for my (otherwise very smart) sister. 

Posted by: Peaches at January 10, 2014 06:13 PM (8lmkt)

95 By emphasizing math problems as word problems, it helps girls and hurts boys. That boys have statistically fallen behind girls in school is irrelevant: "Equality" requires they be pushed down and kept down. Posted by: The Political Hat at January 10, 2014 10:09 PM (AymDN) Honey, I'm a girl. I may be weird, but I hate word problems. When I'm getting PO'd at first-grade-level word problems when I took math through my sophomore year of university, there's a problem.

Posted by: Vendette at January 10, 2014 06:13 PM (HBIUw)

96 you know what they say about a brontosaurus with a long neckÂ…

just call me "Bud?"

Posted by: Peaches at January 10, 2014 06:13 PM (8lmkt)

97 Lena Dunham in a Femskin suit might be an improvement.
I said might.
Except the FUPA---the Fat Upper Plastic Ass.

Posted by: florida doggehs at January 10, 2014 06:14 PM (PK+r9)

98 Oh wait that did sound weird, no I had some left over after I poured it into their fancy bottles. It is ok, but I am not a fan of bellinis it turns out.

Posted by: Paranoidgirlinseattle at January 10, 2014 06:14 PM (RZ8pf)

99 What about dino prone? Again, for a friend. Posted by: BCochran1981 - Irish at January 10, 2014 10:06 PM (GEICT) *Smacks you on behalf of the friend* Posted by: Vendette at January 10, 2014 10:10 PM (HBIUw) In the Flintstone's world, all their appliances and tools are living creatures, right? Just think of the poor creature that is used for a vibratorÂ…

Posted by: Betty Rubble's Vibrator at January 10, 2014 06:14 PM (AymDN)

100 Friends Believe Jahi McMath, "Quiet Leader," is Alive
--- Principal: Students are choosing "spirituality over science"

http://tinyurl.com/kswzkyt

Posted by: Baldy at January 10, 2014 06:14 PM (2bql3)

101 made with the peach Bellini mix I gave my neighbors for new year's eve.
Won't they notice it missing?

Posted by: florida doggehs at January 10, 2014 06:15 PM (PK+r9)

102 Our very good friend was just on the Broncos tonight show highlighting the visitor's locker room. The only three players that refused to sign.........Cutler, Deion Sanders, and TO. If any of you see it.. ......the reason he is in a wheelchair. ........he has had two brain tumors removed. ......and the last surgery left him with limited mobility on his left side

Posted by: westminsterdogshow at January 10, 2014 06:15 PM (W3UHW)

103 Friends Believe Jahi McMath, "Quiet Leader," is Alive

The coroner issued a death certificate!!!  My dad was saying the other day something about insurance.  I'm like, Daddy, there's a death certificate, insurance is out the fuckin' window.  I feel really, really bad for this family, but they are just ineffably stupid here.  It's really heart-wrenching and I kinda get their feelings but there is simply nothing to support it.  Super sad all around.

Posted by: Peaches at January 10, 2014 06:16 PM (8lmkt)

104 Posted by: Vendette at January 10, 2014 10:01 PM (HBIUw) Yes. It was interesting since part of why I moved to Texas was stuff mentioned by various Horde members and we were talking about that. With most people it's just "Someone on my favorite blog" so it was nice to be able to use Horde nics and (hopefully) have that make sense.

Posted by: Polliwog the 'Ette, assault Hobbit at January 10, 2014 06:16 PM (GDulk)

105 Yesterday my son handed me this piece of paper with an irrregular shape on it and said "find the area of this mom" so, I made a photocopy of it, cut the shape, and pasted it back together because it obviously made a normal shape if pieced together. Then I pasted it back on the graph paper, counted the squares, multiplied the two sides and voila the area of an irregular shape. I may have failed geometry in junior high school but I rock at Tetris! Posted by: Paranoidgirlinseattle at January 10, 2014 10:13 PM (RZ8pf) Alternatively, you cut out the shape and weigh it. Then weigh out pieces of paper with a known area from the same page, and then compare.

Posted by: The Weighing Hat at January 10, 2014 06:17 PM (AymDN)

106 Who did the best rendition of "Take Me Out to the Ball Game" at Wrigley, in your opinion? ------------ Ditka. Hands down. I wonder if it's on YouTube.

Posted by: grammie winger at January 10, 2014 06:17 PM (P6QsQ)

107 The big problem with the ridiculous emphasis on word problems these days is that they often contain imprecise wording that could lead to multiple answers.

Posted by: Lauren at January 10, 2014 06:18 PM (hFL/3)

108 Lauren, Mindy says the changes in her math curriculum is scary.

Posted by: westminsterdogshow at January 10, 2014 06:19 PM (W3UHW)

109 Doh!
Off canine sock.

Posted by: [/i]andycanuck[/b] at January 10, 2014 06:20 PM (PK+r9)

110 and then they come to college, and then they either (a) don't know any math, or (b) have such a complex about math that they are afraid of it and can't do it.  ugh.

Posted by: chemjeff at January 10, 2014 06:20 PM (2TXEZ)

111 81 yeah I'm a little disappointed at the Air Sex link too CDR M yer slackin' Posted by: chemjeff at January 10, 2014 10:07 PM (2TXEZ) Yes, yes I know. Researching Argentinian dancing videos now.

Posted by: CDR M at January 10, 2014 06:20 PM (LsJl8)

112 I just wanted to say hi before I went to bed.


Because I can.

Posted by: DangerGirl at January 10, 2014 06:20 PM (GrtrJ)

113 OMG, who can read that shit? And, in the Target where I shop, it's not just romance novels, it's black people romance novels. I'm all, wtf, what did you to with Brad Thor???? Posted by: Peaches at January 10, 2014 10:05 PM (8lmkt) The average romance novel you can flip through in 5 minutes or less and get the gist of it.

Posted by: Vendette at January 10, 2014 06:20 PM (HBIUw)

114 Words are subject to interpretation, nuance, a million fuckin' sloppy-ass things.  Numbers (unless you are a "global warming" "scientist") are not.  They are absolute.  There is a real beauty in that, should you have the mental capacity to appreciate it.

Posted by: Peaches at January 10, 2014 06:20 PM (8lmkt)

115 My boifreinds name is Ivy. He's very clingy, and the umps call time out when balls are lost. I think they call it a 2-bagger.

Posted by: drunken Cubs fan at January 10, 2014 06:21 PM (8YoW+)

116 My favorite part of the word problems is when they try and be all culturally diverse "Janiqua has 12 apples and Raj has 2 apples and Slovanik has 4 apples..."

Posted by: Paranoidgirlinseattle at January 10, 2014 06:21 PM (RZ8pf)

117 I just wanted to say hi before I went to bed.


Because I can.

Posted by: DangerGirl at January 10, 2014 10:20 PM (GrtrJ)




How're YOU doin?

Posted by: GGE of the Moron Horde, NC Chapter at January 10, 2014 06:21 PM (yh0zB)

118 Posted by: drunken Cubs fan at January 10, 2014 10:21 PM (8YoW+)



Go home and sleep it off Navycopjoe...

Posted by: GGE of the Moron Horde, NC Chapter at January 10, 2014 06:22 PM (yh0zB)

119 That's correct, Lauren. I don't know if it was here, Weasel Zippers or at I Hate The Media, but there were sample Common Crap Core problems that had variable answers because it wasn't clear what they were looking for.

Posted by: [/i]andycanuck[/b] at January 10, 2014 06:23 PM (PK+r9)

120 117 My favorite part of the word problems is when they try and be all culturally diverse "Janiqua has 12 apples and Raj has 2 apples and Slovanik has 4 apples..." Posted by: Paranoidgirlinseattle at January 10, 2014 10:21 PM (RZ8pf) Heh. Yup. It is distracting as my kids spend more time trying to pronounce the name instead of working the problem.

Posted by: CDR M at January 10, 2014 06:23 PM (LsJl8)

121 Unfortunately, the common core crap is even seeping into the homeschooling world because a lot of the text books are becoming "common core compliant." Very annoying it is.

Posted by: Lauren at January 10, 2014 06:24 PM (hFL/3)

122 I received a lesson in Catholic theology when I went to a local lawyer to write a Will and Living Will or Advance Directive.

You do not have to accept "heroic" measures to to keep you alive.  While you (a Catholic) cannot reject a feeding tube, you do not have to accept a respirator or  artificial heart.

The McMaths love their daughter.  But she is gone.  These ignorant folks need to let her go.


Posted by: Grampa Jimbo at January 10, 2014 06:24 PM (V70Uh)

123 Heh. Yup. It is distracting as my kids spend more time trying to pronounce the name instead of working the problem. Posted by: CDR M at January 10, 2014 10:23 PM (LsJl "How many apples should they give to the government to ensure everyone gets their wonderful apples from the commissar!" 'Sup horde, sorry I was occupied.

Posted by: tsrblke, PhD(c) No Really! at January 10, 2014 06:24 PM (GaqMa)

124 My favorite part of the word problems is when they try and be all culturally diverse "Janiqua has 12 apples and Raj has 2 apples and Slovanik has 4 apples..."

Posted by: Paranoidgirlinseattle at January 10, 2014 10:21 PM (RZ8pf)


If they were really trying to be all culturally diverse, the whole fuckin' question would be in Spanish (by which, of course, I mean Mexican).  Just sayin'

Posted by: Peaches at January 10, 2014 06:24 PM (8lmkt)

125 Virgin Galactic's SpaceShipTwo had a test flight today: http://tinyurl.com/koctehx They'll have progressively higher test flights until the point at which they take paying customers to an altitude of 100 km (62 miles), which is about as high as the X-15 flew in the 1950s and 60s. The price of a ticket is $250,000, which is way out of my price range, but that doesn't bother me a bit. If millionaires and celebrities want to volunteer themselves as guinea pigs for beta testing of a brand new spaceplane, then have at it. The more the demand increases, the faster the price will drop, until eventually ordinary people will be able to afford it. Fifty years ago, only the top Air Force test pilots were able to have an experience like this. Now we're approaching the point where people can buy a ticket and ride along as passengers. I definitely consider that progress.

Posted by: rickl at January 10, 2014 06:25 PM (sdi6R)

126 Posted by: Paranoidgirlinseattle at January 10, 2014 10:21 PM (RZ8pf) I hate to say it, but I was reading some of his word problems and I was spending a few minutes trying to translate them. He's in the first grade. While I was at home the newspaper reported that the government was going to change how math was taught because of complaints, including from parents of elementary-school kids. The parents were griping that all of the word-problem crap meant their kids weren't learning the basics of math.

Posted by: Vendette at January 10, 2014 06:25 PM (HBIUw)

127 I think CDR M has earned the right to not just be Maet's coffee bitch but also to have a small stool to sit at Maet's knee.

Posted by: Dack Thrombosis at January 10, 2014 06:25 PM (oFCZn)

128 So, hey, fappers.  Can I get a "GO, PATS?"  heh

Posted by: Peaches at January 10, 2014 06:26 PM (8lmkt)

129 I have to say that is an epic p-shop of the ewok with the crew of some WWII flick I'm supposed to recognize but I don't, because.

Posted by: weft cut-loop [/i] [/b] at January 10, 2014 06:26 PM (tlwVg)

130 88 Tom Sawyer and Huck Finn as shotgun-totin' hobbits? I can see that. Yeah, crackers, you got that fucker pointed at me, don't ya?

Posted by: N#gger Jim at January 10, 2014 06:26 PM (0FSuD)

131
How're YOU doin?

Posted by: GGE of the Moron Horde, NC Chapter at January 10, 2014 10:21 PM (yh0zB)



I'm AWESOME.  How YOU doin'?

Posted by: DangerGirl at January 10, 2014 06:26 PM (GrtrJ)

132 I can't Peaches. The tuck rule.

Posted by: CDR M at January 10, 2014 06:27 PM (LsJl8)

133 You do not have to accept "heroic" measures to to keep you alive. While you (a Catholic) cannot reject a feeding tube, you do not have to accept a respirator or artificial heart. Posted by: Grampa Jimbo at January 10, 2014 10:24 PM (V70Uh) Actually this is wrong. Several theologians consider feeding tubes extraordinary means in certain circumstances. Catholics consider "extraordinary/ordinary" (now proportionate/disproportionate") based in part on a burden/benefit analysis. Hence in the Cruzan case, the church testified it was acceptable to remove the feeding tube. granted it's complicated. Directive 56 (or is it 57 I always forget) in the ERDs leave it to the patient to weight the burdens and benefits.

Posted by: tsrblke, PhD(c) No Really! at January 10, 2014 06:27 PM (GaqMa)

134 The average romance novel you can flip through in 5 minutes or less and get the gist of it. Posted by: Vendette at January 10, 2014 10:20 PM (HBIUw) Someone's going to get fucked?

Posted by: Nip Sip at January 10, 2014 06:27 PM (0FSuD)

135 Peaches, that is true where you are but where we are the names would all have to be middle eastern or Indian (dot not feather) with a handful of Russian thrown in for a mob feel.

Posted by: Paranoidgirlinseattle at January 10, 2014 06:27 PM (RZ8pf)

136 I'm AWESOME. How YOU doin'?

Posted by: DangerGirl at January 10, 2014 10:26 PM (GrtrJ)




Likewise, of course.

Posted by: GGE of the Moron Horde, NC Chapter at January 10, 2014 06:27 PM (yh0zB)

137 If they were really trying to be all culturally diverse, the whole fuckin' question would be in Spanish
-------------------

Pretty sure we settled on Esperanto the other night

Posted by: Mike Hammer at January 10, 2014 06:27 PM (aDwsi)

138 The McMaths love their daughter. But she is gone. These ignorant folks need to let her go.


Posted by: Grampa Jimbo at January 10, 2014 10:24 PM (V70Uh)


Yeah, it's some very sad shit, right there. 

Posted by: Peaches at January 10, 2014 06:28 PM (8lmkt)

139 btw, I never, ever had any problems with word math problems.

I always figured that those that did were dummies.


Posted by: Grampa Jimbo at January 10, 2014 06:28 PM (V70Uh)

140 119 GGE I am not a sailor, or a cop! dammit ! and don't call me joey! im not Italian or a jew or a baby kangaroo im a bored lurker, maybe.

Posted by: drunken Cubs fan at January 10, 2014 06:28 PM (8YoW+)

141 129 So, hey, fappers. Can I get a "GO, PATS?" heh Posted by: Peaches at January 10, 2014 10:26 PM (8lmkt) When they renew their "contact" with me, I'll go "Go, PATS!"

Posted by: Stan, the horned one at January 10, 2014 06:28 PM (WlWt+)

142 A Moron notices he has 3 bottles of ValuRite vodka in his freezer. If he consumes 1/6 of a bottle per evening, how many weeks of drunken ONT posts can he make before restocking? Ignore the possibility of liver failure.

Posted by: AoSHQ Word Problems at January 10, 2014 06:29 PM (UzasV)

143 im a bored lurker, maybe. Posted by: drunken Cubs fan at January 10, 2014 10:28 PM (8YoW+) And, as a Cubs fan, a glutton for punishment.

Posted by: Vendette at January 10, 2014 06:29 PM (HBIUw)

144 lena is my kind of sow

Posted by: arnold ziffle at January 10, 2014 06:29 PM (VWXUq)

145 I love those test answers.  Reminds me of the stupid "reading comprehension" section of the GREs I had to take.


"Jim and Rachel went to the store to buy food for dinner.  They met Sally there and they decided to invite her and Fred to share in their feast.  They bought cheese and beef and beans."

1.  How many girlfriends has Jim had prior to Rachel?
2.  Is Rachel scarred by her childhood?
3.  When Ben shows up, does the group play poker or Yahtzee?

Posted by: DangerGirl at January 10, 2014 06:29 PM (GrtrJ)

146 im a bored lurker, maybe.

Posted by: drunken Cubs fan at January 10, 2014 10:28 PM (8YoW+)




oops...honest mistake...

Posted by: GGE of the Moron Horde, NC Chapter at January 10, 2014 06:29 PM (yh0zB)

147 we got too many commercials in Spanish ..

Posted by: 7 Days in May at January 10, 2014 06:29 PM (j6DTo)

148 A Moron notices he has 3 bottles of ValuRite vodka in his freezer. If he consumes 1/6 of a bottle per evening, how many weeks of drunken ONT posts can he make before restocking?

Ignore the possibility of liver failure.

Posted by: AoSHQ Word Problems at January 10, 2014 10:29 PM (UzasV)


You won't make it through the weekend on 3 bottles.  Nobody stops at 1/6.  Dumbass . . .

Posted by: Peaches at January 10, 2014 06:30 PM (8lmkt)

149 Likewise, of course.

Posted by: GGE of the Moron Horde, NC Chapter at January 10, 2014 10:27 PM (yh0zB)



Excellent.  I luff when my fellow morons are well. 

Posted by: DangerGirl at January 10, 2014 06:30 PM (GrtrJ)

150 A Moron notices he has 3 bottles of ValuRite vodka in his freezer. If he consumes 1/6 of a bottle per evening, how many weeks of drunken ONT posts can he make before restocking? Ignore the possibility of liver failure. Posted by: AoSHQ Word Problems at January 10, 2014 10:29 PM (UzasV) 18 days.

Posted by: Vendette at January 10, 2014 06:30 PM (HBIUw)

151 The problem isn't word problems in general, its that the people who write them are often not the brightest bulbs on the tree and they don't realize that they've created an ambiguous question. What's really fun is when ambiguous wording runs smack into autistic literalism.

Posted by: Lauren at January 10, 2014 06:30 PM (hFL/3)

152 Go Pats

Posted by: Filthy Irish Need Not Apply at January 10, 2014 06:30 PM (R6JT1)

153 And, as a Cubs fan, a glutton for punishment.

Posted by: Vendette at January 10, 2014 10:29 PM (HBIUw)



so, you can see how I could have made the aforementioned mistake...

Posted by: GGE of the Moron Horde, NC Chapter at January 10, 2014 06:31 PM (yh0zB)

154 You won't make it through the weekend on 3 bottles. Nobody stops at 1/6. Dumbass . . . Posted by: Peaches at January 10, 2014 10:30 PM (8lmkt) Peaches, he was talking three HANDLES of valu rite. That will work.

Posted by: Nip Sip at January 10, 2014 06:31 PM (0FSuD)

155 Those are the big ass bottles of val-u-rite vodka right?

Posted by: CDR M at January 10, 2014 06:31 PM (LsJl8)

156 "Actually this is wrong."

Perhaps you are mistaken.

Perhaps you are arrogant.


Posted by: Grampa Jimbo at January 10, 2014 06:32 PM (V70Uh)

157 Those are the big ass bottles of val-u-rite vodka right? Posted by: CDR M at January 10, 2014 10:31 PM (LsJl Does Vodka come in kegs? Asking for a friend.

Posted by: tsrblke, PhD(c) No Really! at January 10, 2014 06:32 PM (GaqMa)

158 A sixth of a bottle? Why did you even bother opening it?

Posted by: grammie winger at January 10, 2014 06:32 PM (P6QsQ)

159 Yeah 1.75 liter

Posted by: Nip Sip at January 10, 2014 06:32 PM (0FSuD)

160 See, here's Lauren now

Posted by: lindafell at January 10, 2014 06:32 PM (PGO8C)

161 so, you can see how I could have made the aforementioned mistake... Posted by: GGE of the Moron Horde, NC Chapter at January 10, 2014 10:31 PM (yh0zB) You have to chaperone roller rink visits. You're already a glutton for punishment.

Posted by: Vendette at January 10, 2014 06:32 PM (HBIUw)

162 A Moron notices he has 3 bottles of ValuRite vodka in his freezer. If he consumes 1/6 of a bottle per evening, how many weeks of drunken ONT posts can he make before restocking?

Ignore the possibility of liver failure.

Posted by: AoSHQ Word Problems at January 10, 2014 10:29 PM (UzasV)



pfft. Piker. Of course I noticed you didn't say how much said moron would consume per morning or afternoon, so I'm saying three days tops.

Posted by: GGE of the Moron Horde, NC Chapter at January 10, 2014 06:33 PM (yh0zB)

163 So the UNC tutor who tutored the athletes ratted them out the program. Huge #s of the athletes only able to read at the 6th grade level. Many below the 3rd grade level. Some not at all apparently. UNC wants to win, and want to be thought of as an elite academic school. Looks like they cut some serious corners. I don't really care. The hypocrisy of college sports is kinda funny, though.

Posted by: Flatbush Joe at January 10, 2014 06:33 PM (ZPrif)

164

 A Moron notices he has 3 bottles of ValuRite vodka in his freezer. If he consumes 1/6 of a bottle per evening, how many weeks of drunken ONT posts can he make before restocking? 

.

Posted by: AoSHQ Word Problems at January 10, 2014 10:29 PM

 

 

None. You can't get drunk on 1/6th of a bottle of vodka.

Posted by: otho at January 10, 2014 06:33 PM (9gNQd)

165 *waves at Linda* was I being spoken of earlier?

Posted by: Lauren at January 10, 2014 06:33 PM (hFL/3)

166 http://tinyurl.com/krgkpmz

Posted by: Nip Sip at January 10, 2014 06:33 PM (0FSuD)

167 They're not the word problems of 30 years ago and earlier, Jimbo, or even of 10 years ago.

Posted by: [/i]andycanuck[/b] at January 10, 2014 06:34 PM (PK+r9)

168 You have to chaperone roller rink visits. You're already a glutton for punishment.

Posted by: Vendette at January 10, 2014 10:32 PM (HBIUw)



*heavy sigh*



where is that Valu-Rite...

Posted by: GGE of the Moron Horde, NC Chapter at January 10, 2014 06:35 PM (yh0zB)

169 http://tinyurl.com/krgkpmz

Posted by: Nip Sip at January 10, 2014 10:33 PM (0FSuD)




ooooh....high dolla...

Posted by: GGE of the Moron Horde, NC Chapter at January 10, 2014 06:36 PM (yh0zB)

170 Posted by: Grampa Jimbo at January 10, 2014 10:32 PM (V70Uh) I'll freely cop to the latter. However, I'm not so sure about the former. Granted the program that I'm in was formed by Kevin O'Rourke, so perhaps there's some bias there. He actually testified at the Cruzan trail (one of them.) I know there are some holdouts on the feeding tube issues (the late Fr. Kavanaugh most notably.) But I don't think anyone declares it always mandatory. The JP2 papal allocution was, oddly conflicted (and in contrast with his previous statements on the matter.) As for the McMath case, the church certainly accepts neurological brain death criteria.

Posted by: tsrblke, PhD(c) No Really! at January 10, 2014 06:36 PM (GaqMa)

171 maybe im a techer in shicago, we have a skrable class. how many names can you make of the leters s-h-a-l-n-I-q-u-e-l-z-m-t-k xtra points for misplng and dashes.

Posted by: drunken Cubs fan at January 10, 2014 06:37 PM (8YoW+)

172 Lauren, I scrolled up and read your comments. You're exactly right.

Posted by: Vendette at January 10, 2014 06:37 PM (HBIUw)

173 Here's that Common Core math question that may literally (not even just Biden "literally") be the stupidest math question ever:

"Juanita wants to give bags of stickers to her friends.
She wants to give the same number of stickers to each friend.
She's not sure if she needs 4 bags or 6 bags of stickers.
How many could she buy so that there are no stickers left over?"

I bet the author was so busy laboring over a culturally sensitive/inclusive name and gift that he/she forgot to include *any* pertinent detail.
http://preview.tinyurl.com/kz6na25

Posted by: Lizzy at January 10, 2014 06:37 PM (POpqt)

174 None. You can't get drunk on 1/6th of a bottle of vodka. Posted by: otho at January 10, 2014 10:33 PM (9gNQd) Oh, that would be 10 ozs of vodka if he has a 1.75. I think that will do it. That FIVE shots of 2

Posted by: Nip Sip at January 10, 2014 06:38 PM (0FSuD)

175 Question 583 ) If Shub-Niggurath loses 1/15 of her Thousand Children to the indescribable Horror of Mouth Of Time, how many Children does the Black Goat of the Woods have left?

Posted by: Cthulhu Core™ [/i] [/b] at January 10, 2014 06:38 PM (tlwVg)

176 "Juanita wants to give bags of stickers to her friends. She wants to give the same number of stickers to each friend. She's not sure if she needs 4 bags or 6 bags of stickers. How many could she buy so that there are no stickers left over?" I bet the author was so busy laboring over a culturally sensitive/inclusive name and gift that he/she forgot to include *any* pertinent detail. http://preview.tinyurl.com/kz6na25 Posted by: Lizzy at January 10, 2014 10:37 PM (POpqt) That's the kind of thing my nephew was getting in his grade 1 problems!

Posted by: Vendette at January 10, 2014 06:38 PM (HBIUw)

177 How many could she buy so that there are no stickers left over?"

depends on how much is left on the food stamp card, eh?

Posted by: Peaches at January 10, 2014 06:38 PM (8lmkt)

178 "maybe im a techer in shicago,"




Say no more. *hands over bottle*

Posted by: GGE of the Moron Horde, NC Chapter at January 10, 2014 06:39 PM (yh0zB)

179 I was just pointed out how I've been stalking you but can never quite catch up to you when Polli said she met her second 'ette since moving to Texas

Posted by: lindafell at January 10, 2014 06:39 PM (PGO8C)

180 Evening, drunkards, fappers and weirdos. How we living tonight?

Posted by: DC in Towson at January 10, 2014 06:39 PM (eQJwb)

181 Peaches and Vendette, you'd like my books. www.annecleeland.com

Posted by: artemis at January 10, 2014 06:40 PM (2XMD1)

182 How we living tonight? Posted by: DC in Towson at January 10, 2014 10:39 PM (eQJwb) We survived freezing rain this morning! Be thankful!

Posted by: Vendette at January 10, 2014 06:40 PM (HBIUw)

183 Linda, I am still sad that my husband got called up to Waco and dashed our coffee plans. One day!

Posted by: Lauren at January 10, 2014 06:40 PM (hFL/3)

184 http://tinyurl.com/krgkpmz Good Lord, you guys have great prices in the States. I just checked; that costs $56.20 in Ontario.

Posted by: Waterhouse at January 10, 2014 06:41 PM (UzasV)

185 how many names can you make of the leters

s-h-a-l-n-I-q-u-e-l-z-m-t-k

xtra points for misplng and dashes.


4,983.

S'ha-qul-milntezk

Posted by: DangerGirl at January 10, 2014 06:41 PM (GrtrJ)

186 Vendetta, last semester I was tutoring a student in one of our developmental courses (infamous new curriculum) and found that he was having to deal with extremely wordy problems. He was not the best reader, and this made it impossible for him to solve the problems.

Posted by: Mindy (Cupcake) at January 10, 2014 06:41 PM (Bs5ky)

187 "Juanita wants to give bags of stickers to her friends.
She wants to give the same number of stickers to each friend.
She's not sure if she needs 4 bags or 6 bags of stickers.
How many could she buy so that there are no stickers left over?"




Zero. Fuck those freeloading assholes, let 'em get their own damn stickers.

Posted by: Juanita's drunken pops at January 10, 2014 06:41 PM (yh0zB)

188 yeah that is the new thing in math education: if you can relate math to your life then you'll be better at it, or something --- I don't know about this specific case, but I don't object to that approach at all. In fact, I wish more subject areas would do a "Connections" type of approach to their curriculum delivery. Just yesterday some gal on Twitter said "another day of not using algebra" -- but I doubt that's true. People do use algebraic concepts, they just may not realize it.

Posted by: Y-not (@MoxieMom) at January 10, 2014 06:41 PM (zDsvJ)

189

Here's that Common Core math question that may literally (not even just Biden "literally") be the stupidest math question ever:

"Juanita wants to give bags of stickers to her friends.
She wants to give the same number of stickers to each friend.
She's not sure if she needs 4 bags or 6 bags of stickers.
How many could she buy so that there are no stickers left over?"


 

Posted by: Lizzy at January 10, 2014 10:37 PM

 

Zero. They all get an equal number of bags and there are none left over. The answer is fuck 'em, let them buy their own stickers.

 

Posted by: otho at January 10, 2014 06:41 PM (9gNQd)

190 If he consumes 1/6 of a bottle per evening,... ______ Trick question. He ain't a moron.

Posted by: shredded chi - broke, busted & disgusted at January 10, 2014 06:41 PM (yvjkM)

191 That's one of the ones I've seen, I think here now that I think of it, Lizzy, and not at Mike's but there are other similar ones too.

Posted by: [/i]andycanuck[/b] at January 10, 2014 06:41 PM (PK+r9)

192 a ) 933 + 1/3 b ) 933 + طԊԑԃ c ) 9/33 d ) NONE, YOU DOOMED UNBELIEVER WHO WILL BECOME DESCICATED FODDER FOR THE GREAT GOAT

Posted by: Cthulhu Core™ [/i] [/b] at January 10, 2014 06:41 PM (tlwVg)

193 Posted by: artemis at January 10, 2014 10:40 PM (2XMD1) Thanks! I'll take a look!

Posted by: Vendette at January 10, 2014 06:42 PM (HBIUw)

194 S'ha-qul-milntezk

Posted by: DangerGirl at January 10, 2014 10:41 PM (GrtrJ)



Pronounced "Sheela"

Posted by: DangerGirl at January 10, 2014 06:42 PM (GrtrJ)

195 How we living tonight?

Posted by: DC in Towson at January 10, 2014 10:39 PM (eQJwb)



On the edge.

Posted by: GGE of the Moron Horde, NC Chapter at January 10, 2014 06:42 PM (yh0zB)

196 >>>We survived freezing rain this morning! Be thankful! ZOMG!!! My morning commute took 45 minutes instead of the usual 40. WE'RE ALL GONNA DIE!!

Posted by: DC in Towson at January 10, 2014 06:42 PM (eQJwb)

197 >> A Moron notices he has 3 bottles of ValuRite vodka in his freezer. If he consumes 1/6 of a bottle per evening, how many weeks of drunken ONT posts can he make before restocking?
 
Eleventy!!111!
 
Or 42. Take your pick.

Posted by: GnuBreed at January 10, 2014 06:42 PM (cHZB7)

198 Good Lord, you guys have great prices in the States. I just checked; that costs $56.20 in Ontario. Posted by: Waterhouse at January 10, 2014 10:41 PM (UzasV) Yeah, but you have "free health care".

Posted by: Nip Sip at January 10, 2014 06:43 PM (0FSuD)

199 By emphasizing math problems as word problems, it helps girls and hurts boys. ---- I call bullshit. Physics is almost entirely word problems at the introductory level.

Posted by: Y-not (@MoxieMom) at January 10, 2014 06:43 PM (zDsvJ)

200 Posted by: Mindy (Cupcake) at January 10, 2014 10:41 PM (Bs5ky) I can understand that. Plus you have the double whammy of the reading problem. How did you solve that?

Posted by: Vendette at January 10, 2014 06:44 PM (HBIUw)

201 Posted by: Cthulhu Core™ at January 10, 2014 10:41 PM (tlwVg)



I'm gonna go with the obvious, d.

Posted by: GGE of the Moron Horde, NC Chapter at January 10, 2014 06:44 PM (yh0zB)

202 that moves to the top of the list of my most favoritest "Ewok" photoshops of all time... g'evenin' 'rons

Posted by: AltonJackson at January 10, 2014 06:44 PM (JMmQ9)

203 Physics is almost entirely word problems at the introductory level. Posted by: Y-not (@MoxieMom) at January 10, 2014 10:43 PM (zDsvJ) Which is one of the reasons why I survived one full day in that class in Grade 11.

Posted by: Vendette at January 10, 2014 06:45 PM (HBIUw)

204 Lauren, I'm gonna make you go shooting with me too one day. I'll even let you shoot my guns. (And no, 'rons that is not a euphemism for anything!!!)

Posted by: lindafell at January 10, 2014 06:45 PM (PGO8C)

205 Boy, the NY Slime seems to be butt hurt over discovering the economy sucks and they can't blame Boosh. http://tinyurl.com/mknbxv9

Posted by: Nip Sip at January 10, 2014 06:45 PM (0FSuD)

206 So this thing is going around on Twitter today: 8 questions to guess your political persuasion http://science.time.com/2014/01/09/can-time-predict-your-politics/ I got 82% conservative.

Posted by: Y-not (@MoxieMom) at January 10, 2014 06:45 PM (zDsvJ)

207 Good Lord, you guys have great prices in the States.

I just checked; that costs $56.20 in Ontario.
--------------------


* ponders market for bootlegging to Canada *

Posted by: Mike Hammer at January 10, 2014 06:46 PM (aDwsi)

208 That's why I want to open a Valu-Rite in Mississauga, Waterhouse. (Not in T.O. because business taxes are too high there.)

Posted by: [/i]andycanuck[/b] at January 10, 2014 06:46 PM (PK+r9)

209 Mercifully, I have never had to make these kinds of decisions.

Over the years I have learned one BIG thing.

Trust your conscience and never be ashamed of listening to it.

Jesus is smiling at all of your attempts to do the right thing.

Good night.


Posted by: Grampa Jimbo at January 10, 2014 06:46 PM (V70Uh)

210 91764 ) If the Fungi from Yuggoth sends out 5 million the 2nd power spores every Lunar Solstice, how many rotations of the Earthen Sphere will it be when he covers the UNBELIEVERS IN INDESCRIBABLE HORROR?

Posted by: Cthulhu Core™ [/i] [/b] at January 10, 2014 06:46 PM (tlwVg)

211 "Common Core" is kind of like the "New Math" of our day. Many of the root techniques and such do actually make sense if they are taught properly. I remember how people joked about "new math." I didn't bother finding out what it was until much later in life, and it turns out that that is how I was taught, though thankfully taught properly by people who knew what they were doing. "Common Core" is not just the root techniques, but the entire failed implementation. The three main problems are: 1). The lesson scripts are written by people who don't know what the f**k they are doing. 2). The teachers go through the scripts not understanding them, or needing to. 3). IT is used as an excuse to implement a bunch of new materials with little oversight or time to go over the material, which allows leftist education groups to push pure propaganda like this: http://tinyurl.com/lta4d7w

Posted by: The Educational Hat at January 10, 2014 06:47 PM (AymDN)

212 So a faggot and a couple of SEALS died. Why difference does it make? You stupid ass voters will give me the crown anyway despite me loathing you schmucks.

Posted by: Hitlery Clinton at January 10, 2014 06:47 PM (Bxzz6)

213 http://science.time.com/2014/01/09/can-time-predict-your-politics/ I got 82% conservative. Posted by: Y-not (@MoxieMom) at January 10, 2014 10:45 PM (zDsvJ) RINO. I got 87%

Posted by: BCochran1981 - Irish at January 10, 2014 06:48 PM (GEICT)

214 * ponders market for bootlegging to Canada * Posted by: Mike Hammer at January 10, 2014 10:46 PM bootlegging...please. The technical term is arbitrage... I'm in, if you're serious

Posted by: AltonJackson at January 10, 2014 06:48 PM (JMmQ9)

215 Wait, 1/6 of a bottle of vodka? Per night? Shit you can't even catch a buzz on that. No wonder kids today are so screwed up. Cougar and I got through three bottle of wine, two coffee drinks, and a bourbon for me. And a partridge in a pear tree.

Posted by: DC in Towson at January 10, 2014 06:48 PM (eQJwb)

216 Oh look. Troll.

Posted by: BCochran1981 - Irish at January 10, 2014 06:49 PM (GEICT)

217 @207 I got 83%. I think the last 17% are the Time people classifying libertarian answers as liberal.

Posted by: Nip Sip at January 10, 2014 06:49 PM (0FSuD)

218 RINO. ---- That's a given! I think liking cats hurt my score. I don't feel too badly, though, b/c ExJon only got 84%.

Posted by: Y-not (@MoxieMom) at January 10, 2014 06:49 PM (zDsvJ)

219 91764 ) If the Fungi from Yuggoth sends out 5 million the 2nd power spores every Lunar Solstice, how many rotations of the Earthen Sphere will it be when he covers the UNBELIEVERS IN INDESCRIBABLE HORROR? Aieee! Aieee! Gwhahaknakkkakkkkakkakkhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted by: filbert at January 10, 2014 06:49 PM (AOUuF)

220 205 Lauren, I'm gonna make you go shooting with me too one day. I'll even let you shoot my guns. (And no, 'rons that is not a euphemism for anything!!!) YES YES YES!

Posted by: Lauren at January 10, 2014 06:50 PM (hFL/3)

221 143 A Moron notices he has 3 bottles of ValuRite vodka in his freezer. If he consumes 1/6 of a bottle per evening, how many weeks of drunken ONT posts can he make before restocking? Ignore the possibility of liver failure. Posted by: AoSHQ Word Problems at January 10, 2014 10:29 PM (UzasV) What are you a fag? Who drinks 1/6 of anything with alcohol in it? Grade: F-

Posted by: Dack Thrombosis at January 10, 2014 06:50 PM (oFCZn)

222 NPR moron says Christys lane closures were petty while the JEF closing monuments during the shut down was for ideological reasons

Posted by: Thunderb at January 10, 2014 06:51 PM (zOTsN)

223 (And no, 'rons that is not a euphemism for anything!!!)

Posted by: lindafell at January 10, 2014 10:45 PM (PGO8C)




Don't ruin this for us...

Posted by: GGE of the Moron Horde, NC Chapter at January 10, 2014 06:51 PM (yh0zB)

224 215 Hey Alton, hoping your Friday was not black as feared.

Posted by: ManWithNoParty at January 10, 2014 06:51 PM (ojnk6)

225 >>By emphasizing math problems as word problems, it helps girls and hurts boys.

I think it may have something to do with injecting social justice/ideology into a subject where it doesn't belong.

Two years ago my son came home with a weekly reading handout (read aloud once each night, answer provided questions about it after reading) about - get this - a latina girl overhearing a conversation at the grocery store about not buying grapes because of Ceasar Chavez. I vaguely recall the grape boycott during the 70's, certainly not worth mentioning to a 3rd grader in 2012, but that's their agenda: add social justice themes/interpretations to everything.

Posted by: Lizzy at January 10, 2014 06:51 PM (POpqt)

226 Night horde. Off to Vail tomorrow. I'll check in after the Panther's win Sunday.

Posted by: Nip Sip at January 10, 2014 06:52 PM (0FSuD)

227 how many rotations of the Earthen Sphere will it be when he covers the UNBELIEVERS IN INDESCRIBABLE HORROR?

Posted by: Cthulhu Core™ at January 10, 2014 10:46 PM (tlwVg)




Time has no meaning for the Eldrich Gods.

Posted by: GGE of the Moron Horde, NC Chapter at January 10, 2014 06:52 PM (yh0zB)

228 -4/x of ʤ ) The Unspeakable One, Hastur, has taken the form of a perfect sphere. His diameter is 13 signs. What is his temperment? a ) Benign, full of Guidance b ) Reclusive c ) MADNESS, MADNESS, MADNESS, MADNESS d ) Half orange, half rutabaga

Posted by: Cthulhu Core™ [/i] [/b] at January 10, 2014 06:52 PM (tlwVg)

229 I got 66% conservative. That just ain't right.

Posted by: grammie winger at January 10, 2014 06:52 PM (P6QsQ)

230 A Moron notices he has 3 bottles of ValuRite vodka in his freezer. If he consumes 1/6 of a bottle per evening, how many weeks of drunken ONT posts can he make before restocking? Ignore the possibility of liver failure. Posted by: AoSHQ Word Problems at January 10, 2014 10:29 2/7ths of a week. Send me my prize.

Posted by: AltonJackson at January 10, 2014 06:53 PM (JMmQ9)

231 I saw Meggie Mac's Hooters in 2009. Dat Big Ass was the warm up and I got a blowie on the ride home Ran out of Valu-RRite unfortunately

Posted by: w8tin 4 da ONT at January 10, 2014 06:53 PM (esoZV)

232 143 A Moron notices he has 3 bottles of ValuRite vodka in his freezer. If he consumes 1/6 of a bottle per evening, how many weeks of drunken ONT posts can he make before restocking? Ignore the possibility of liver failure. A" It's a "fifth," not a "sixth". Dumbass. Got any funny cat videos?

Posted by: filbert at January 10, 2014 06:53 PM (AOUuF)

233 Hi everyone! Whassup?

Posted by: Seamus Muldoon at January 10, 2014 06:53 PM (g4TxM)

234 This is funneh: ‏@GayPatriot OMG!! Me tooooo!! RT @politicsofamy: I'm 100% tea bagger.

Posted by: Y-not (@MoxieMom) at January 10, 2014 06:54 PM (zDsvJ)

235 Posted by: Lizzy at January 10, 2014 10:51 PM (POpqt) OK, my nephew doesn't have it that bad.

Posted by: Vendette at January 10, 2014 06:54 PM (HBIUw)

236 Posted by: ManWithNoParty at January 10, 2014 10:51 PM thanks. I was spared this round...

Posted by: AltonJackson at January 10, 2014 06:55 PM (JMmQ9)

237 83% Because I like porn and don't mind if Cougar does too. And I use a "modern browser". Y'know, cause conservatives hate technology and stuff (he says from his iPad)

Posted by: DC in Towson at January 10, 2014 06:55 PM (eQJwb)

238 Because I like porn and don't mind if Cougar does too. And I use a "modern browser". Y'know, cause conservatives hate technology and stuff (he says from his iPad) Posted by: DC in Towson at January 10, 2014 10:55 PM (eQJwb) I got 87%. I had those two and a messy desk.

Posted by: BCochran1981 - Irish at January 10, 2014 06:56 PM (GEICT)

239 >>OK, my nephew doesn't have it that bad.

Luckily, neither does my son. He's in private school now.

Posted by: Lizzy at January 10, 2014 06:56 PM (POpqt)

240 83% Conservative !?! Me? Just because I use a Mac, think kids should sometimes question SCoaMT, and because I like art museums? FOAD, Time.

Posted by: NaCly Dog at January 10, 2014 06:57 PM (u82oZ)

241 ZOMG!!! My morning commute took 45 minutes instead of the usual 40. WE'RE ALL GONNA DIE!! Posted by: DC in Towson at January 10, 2014 10:42 PM (eQJwb) Gingy took Little to school on time and then learned about the school delay. She is Canadian through ad through.

Posted by: Vendette at January 10, 2014 06:57 PM (HBIUw)

242 This new math program reminds me of the stupid "whole language" reading program that was super popular in Colorado when I was a kid. Thankfully I learned to read on my own so I wasn't subjected too much to it from the reading angle, but it fucked up my spelling something royally. It took years and years to undo that mess. Basically our spelling tests were to write down an entire paragraph with the weeks' words interspersed. You got credit for what % of the words you spelled correctly, regardless of if any of them were actually on the spelling list. So you could get 80% while missing every single spelling word. Stupid, stupid, stupid, but progressive!

Posted by: Lauren at January 10, 2014 06:57 PM (hFL/3)

243 Rotunda and Frizzella walk to school every day. What are the odds they will hear gunfire? Answer) zero, guns are illegal. D'antoine and Charlique see and smell drugs every morning on their way to school. Answer) No they don't. it not legal. is this math, odds, probabilty, spelling, sociology, satire or yoga? answer) obama

Posted by: drunken Cubs fan at January 10, 2014 06:58 PM (8YoW+)

244 A" It's a "fifth," not a "sixth". Dumbass. Got any funny cat videos? Posted by: filbert at January 10, 2014 10:53 PM Val-U-Rite is only packaged in the 1750 ml (half gallon) bottle. There is no fifth or sixth (or pint or half-pint). Go big or go home.

Posted by: AltonJackson at January 10, 2014 07:00 PM (JMmQ9)

245 Who drinks 1/6 of anything with alcohol in it?

Grade: F- Posted by: Dack Thrombosis

True, it should be 1/5.

Posted by: SFGoth at January 10, 2014 07:00 PM (9CBig)

246 I got 62% conservative.

Posted by: rickl at January 10, 2014 07:01 PM (sdi6R)

247 Hey horde. Good reading

Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at January 10, 2014 07:01 PM (HVff2)

248 So at what alcohol level does a beverage cease to be a flame retardant? Obviously it's higher than the Coors beer in the story above.

Posted by: Vendette at January 10, 2014 07:01 PM (HBIUw)

249 the "Ewok" p'shop at the top of the post cracks me up every time I hit F5

Posted by: AltonJackson at January 10, 2014 07:02 PM (JMmQ9)

250 is this math, odds, probabilty, spelling, sociology, satire or yoga?

answer) obama

Posted by: drunken Cubs fan at January 10, 2014 10:58 PM (8YoW+)




ROFL

Posted by: GGE of the Moron Horde, NC Chapter at January 10, 2014 07:02 PM (yh0zB)

251 Val-U-Rite is only packaged in the 1750 ml (half gallon) bottle. There is no fifth or sixth (or pint or half-pint). Go big or go home. Well, excuse me, Mr. Fancy Pants I-Have-A-Val-U-Rite-In-My-Neighborhood! I gotta make do with CVS, okay? Work with me, here.

Posted by: filbert at January 10, 2014 07:02 PM (AOUuF)

252 86% messy desk museum mac dog not blindly following authority Hmmmm.....I'm sensing a pattern here. So, I'm thinking being in the 80th percentile is actually pretty conservative.

Posted by: lindafell at January 10, 2014 07:03 PM (PGO8C)

253 92 percent

Posted by: concrete girl at January 10, 2014 07:03 PM (LhAqq)

254 The browser question was kind of funny. I'm not sure what to make of it. It's well-known that Rush Limbaugh is a huge Apple fanboy.

Posted by: rickl at January 10, 2014 07:03 PM (sdi6R)

255 "Juanita wants to give bags of stickers to her friends.She wants to give the same number of stickers to each friend.She's not sure if she needs 4 bags or 6 bags of stickers.How many could she buy so that there are no stickers left over?"

umm wut? that's not even a well-defined question

Posted by: chemjeff at January 10, 2014 07:03 PM (2TXEZ)

256 78% con 
Heh

Posted by: SFGoth at January 10, 2014 07:03 PM (9CBig)

257 Some common core horror stories...
www.ihatethemedia.com/?s=common+core

Posted by: [/i]andycanuck[/b] at January 10, 2014 07:03 PM (PK+r9)

258 Got any funny cat videos? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HnVkeZXsXjo Wait, what?

Posted by: Waterhouse at January 10, 2014 07:04 PM (UzasV)

259 249 So at what alcohol level does a beverage cease to be a flame retardant? Obviously it's higher than the Coors beer in the story above. Posted by: Vendette at January 10, 2014 11:01 PM (HBIUw) There's a long explanation about igniting vs burning and heating it slowly and vapors and such. 100 proof is a decent rule of thumb I believe.

Posted by: BCochran1981 - Irish at January 10, 2014 07:04 PM (GEICT)

260 umm wut? that's not even a well-defined question Posted by: chemjeff at January 10, 2014 11:03 PM (2TXEZ) That's exactly the kind of question my first-grade nephew got on his Christmas break homework.

Posted by: Vendette at January 10, 2014 07:05 PM (HBIUw)

261 >>> 92 percent TRU CON!!

Posted by: DC in Towson at January 10, 2014 07:06 PM (eQJwb)

262 Wicket hasn't touched his pilsner.

Posted by: garrett at January 10, 2014 07:06 PM (f7EJh)

263 I scored an 88% conservative. Weird, since I 've been called "slightly to the right of Genghis Khan"

Posted by: shredded chi - broke, busted & disgusted at January 10, 2014 07:06 PM (yvjkM)

264 ha, got 86% conservative.

it is just sad that to be proud of our nation's history necessarily makes one "conservative" as opposed to "American".

Posted by: chemjeff at January 10, 2014 07:07 PM (2TXEZ)

265 I got only 77% conservative. Why so liberal? Could be the preference for MOMA over Times Square. Could be not really liking action/adventure movies. Could be messiness. Could be the glue sniffing.

Posted by: Margarita DeVille at January 10, 2014 07:07 PM (dfYL9)

266 Wicket hasn't touched his pilsner. Clearly, the beer is photoshopped into the picture.

Posted by: toby928© has a dirty joke at January 10, 2014 07:07 PM (QupBk)

267 Well, excuse me, Mr. Fancy Pants I-Have-A-Val-U-Rite-In-My-Neighborhood! I gotta make do with CVS, okay? Work with me, here. Posted by: filbert at January 10, 2014 11:02 PM/i] I've always thought of Val-U-Rite as the cheapest half-gallon of vodka on the bottom shelf... so, it IS available in your neighborhood, after all...

Posted by: AltonJackson at January 10, 2014 07:08 PM (JMmQ9)

268 On a side note, anyone seen the trailers for the new Ceasar Chavez movie?
Yeah, Hollywood coordinating with Obama's agenda (Amnesty) is just paranoid nonsense.

Posted by: Lizzy at January 10, 2014 07:09 PM (POpqt)

269 70% due to liking fusion cuisine, apparently. But this seriously depresses me. These are my conservative values (read actual values) You prefer action movies to documentaries You think kids should respect authority You think self-control trumps self-expression You think the world benefits from nations and borders You're proud of your country's history While this petty bullshit is apparently what passes for liberal high thought You have a messy desk You like fusion cuisine You think the government should treat the lives of its citizens as equal to those of other countries You think it's okay for your partner to look at porn alone You prefer the Met to Times Square We're so fucked. Oh, and Opera, bitches.

Posted by: Lauren at January 10, 2014 07:09 PM (hFL/3)

270 229 -4/x of ʤ ) The Unspeakable One, Hastur, has taken the form of a perfect sphere. His diameter is 13 signs. What is his temperment? a ) Benign, full of Guidance b ) Reclusive c ) MADNESS, MADNESS, MADNESS, MADNESS d ) Half orange, half rutabaga Posted by: Cthulhu Core™ Uh, I'm going with B(?) or C or a possible D but for sure maybe not A. Yeah, that's my final answer, Al..Cthulhu lord.

Posted by: lindafell at January 10, 2014 07:10 PM (PGO8C)

271 95% conservative And vociferously opposed to the common core of the commies

Posted by: My Name is Nobody at January 10, 2014 07:10 PM (5Q1ZU)

272 I am going to take that test over again in the morning. There is no way that I am merely 66% conservative. Have you met me??? Goodnight all. 66% my aunt fanny

Posted by: grammie winger at January 10, 2014 07:11 PM (P6QsQ)

273 Wicket hasn't touched his pilsner. Posted by: garrett at January 10, 2014 11:06 PM oh, he's touched his "pilsner" several times. He hasn't drank any of his beer ('cause his hands are busy touching his "pilsner")

Posted by: AltonJackson at January 10, 2014 07:11 PM (JMmQ9)

274 Oh, and they simplified my answer to how we treat people outside our borders, I put slightly agree that our people should be treated differently...mostly because I'm not all that big on the whole "let's drone wedding parties and call all adult men enemy combatants" thing.

Posted by: Lauren at January 10, 2014 07:11 PM (hFL/3)

275 You think the government should treat the lives of its citizens as equal to those of other countries I would hope my government would treat me better than they would a bunch of foreigners.

Posted by: toby928© has a dirty joke at January 10, 2014 07:11 PM (QupBk)

276 Amnesty) is just paranoid nonsense. Posted by: Lizzy at January 10, 2014 11:09 PM (POpqt) wasn't C. Chavez sooper anti illegal immigrant?

Posted by: w8tin 4 da ONT at January 10, 2014 07:12 PM (esoZV)

277

In the faux scandal department, The Wall Street Journal is reporting that Son of John Doe, which targeted every conservative group that has operated in Wisconsin since 2009 (previous reports had the targeting limited to the recall era), has been dealt a death blow with the quashing of several supoenas served on Walker's campaign committee, Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce, Wisconsin Club for Growth, and Citizens for a Strong America.

http://on.wsj.com/1ewKj8K

Posted by: steveegg at January 10, 2014 07:12 PM (o44nj)

278 Time survey. Whatta buncha jackasses. So if you are an uncultured lout you must be conservative. Fuck them in their fuckholes.

Posted by: GGE of the Moron Horde, NC Chapter at January 10, 2014 07:13 PM (yh0zB)

279 251 GGE Thank you, my humor is not yet mainstream. I appreciate you following me thru threads. And since I have at least one "kinda/sorta" fan, I will re-name myself "Deuce of Cubs" for obvious reasons. I feel like one of those little cartoon heroes. I'm working on my costume and my sayings.

Posted by: drunken Cubs fan at January 10, 2014 07:13 PM (8YoW+)

280 If a moron read the first 200 comments at 10:43pm, and reloaded the page to find there were now 268 at 11:08pm, how long will Thamsanqa Jantjie be shooting fish in a barrel full of monkeys?

Posted by: mindful webworker - I brought Ewok chow! at January 10, 2014 07:14 PM (U13jb)

281 Whatta buncha jackasses. So if you are an uncultured lout you must be conservative. Well, the test was developed by some good ole boy UT Professor. Go Horns!!! /sarc/

Posted by: lindafell at January 10, 2014 07:15 PM (PGO8C)

282 Please turn to Volume 2 while your proctor takes a beer break.

Posted by: Cthulhu Core™ [/i] [/b] at January 10, 2014 07:15 PM (tlwVg)

283 87%. Push poll fo sho as all FB friends who were special flowers have disconnected in the last 6 months.

Posted by: ManWithNoParty at January 10, 2014 07:15 PM (ojnk6)

284 And vociferously opposed to the common core of the commies Posted by: My Name is Nobody at January 10, 2014 11:10 PM (5Q1ZU) It was better in the original RussianÂ… http://twitpic.com/divyxt

Posted by: Политическая шл& at January 10, 2014 07:16 PM (AymDN)

285 78% conservative. That might be in the ball park, actually, but in real life, The Fox News Effect basically puts me into the 99%, so to speak.

Posted by: filbert at January 10, 2014 07:17 PM (AOUuF)

286 269 On a side note, anyone seen the trailers for the new Ceasar Chavez movie? Yeah, Hollywood coordinating with Obama's agenda (Amnesty) is just paranoid nonsense. Posted by: Lizzy at January 10, 2014 11:09 PM (POpqt) ------------------------------------- Funny thing is that Chavez was vehemently opposed to illegal immigration and not a big booster of even legal immigration. He wanted farm-workers to make big money and knew the swarms from Mexico depressed wages. Of course, that's the real Chavez, not the leftist cartoon character in their melodramatic tale of white oppression.

Posted by: Margarita DeVille at January 10, 2014 07:18 PM (dfYL9)

287 President Obama, announcing his so-called “economic promise zone” initiative in a White House speech on Thursday, gave a performance that expressed the cynical and contemptuous attitude of his administration and the entire ruling class to the plight of working people in America.

The event was staged as part of the administration’s supposed campaign against inequality, whose entire substance, besides the “promise zones,” consists of a call to restore long-term unemployment benefits and enact a small increase in the minimum wage.

Speaking in the midst of the deepest economic crisis since the Great Depression, with the poverty rate rising and social inequality at historic levels, Obama made no attempt to present an objective picture of the social crisis in America. He offered no statistics on poverty, unemployment, hunger or the vast chasm separating the financial elite from the rest of the population. Nor did he attempt to explain why the social crisis had worsened during his tenure.

Posted by: #OccupyAnthonyWeiner'sShorts at January 10, 2014 07:19 PM (e8kgV)

288 2 conservative 2 waste Time

Posted by: A Luce is no longer loose at January 10, 2014 07:19 PM (R6JT1)

289 I know the yapping heads in the G, err SOP talk up shamnesty because Latinos are Catholic and natural conservatives, yadda yadda, but what do rank-and-file socons think?  Sounds like pandering and ostrich thinking to me.

Posted by: SFGoth at January 10, 2014 07:20 PM (9CBig)

290 DC, my neighborhood was a mess this morning.  The country roads out here were all but impassable.  Once you hit the Interstate everything was ok though.

Posted by: Truck Monkey, Gruntled New Business Owner at January 10, 2014 07:20 PM (jucos)

291 >>> If a moron read the first 200 comments at 10:43pm, and reloaded the page to find there were now 268 at 11:08pm, how long will Thamsanqa Jantjie be shooting fish in a barrel full of monkeys? Ummm...three? And where the fuck is Peaches??

Posted by: DC in Towson at January 10, 2014 07:20 PM (eQJwb)

292 We do realize, don't we Morons, that internet surveys are accidentally designed to gather enough personal info to sell the aggregate to hacker organizations abroad, don't we? Quick, what's your pet's name?

Posted by: Cthulhu Core™ [/i] [/b] at January 10, 2014 07:20 PM (tlwVg)

293 http://psychopath.channel4.com/quizzes.html#test2 Now take psychopath test. I scored 23% which apparently makes me a saint.

Posted by: Lauren at January 10, 2014 07:21 PM (hFL/3)

294 Mindy...... You are knee deep in the slippery slope of mathematics curriculum. The sheer fact that the progs have found a way to mess with FACTS, FIGURES, and LOGIC is unsettling.

Posted by: westminsterdogshow at January 10, 2014 07:22 PM (W3UHW)

295 another test. I know that I'm conservative. A lib magazine has a "How Conservative Are YOU" test. I take the test, I believe the results. Wow, I'm not conservative at all. I am a) a moonbat b) a libertarian c) a Nazi D) all of the above (not yet the deuce of Cubs)

Posted by: drunken Cubs fan at January 10, 2014 07:22 PM (8YoW+)

296 So glad my kids were off the chart math geniuses and got private schooled and not run through the teachers union race to the bottom of the barrel. My guys actually understand real math and might make good careers because of it. If the idiots in charge of the public school curricula keep this crap up, we won't just continue the trend of offshoring our math-heavy professional careers like engineering, we will virtually eliminate those careers.

Posted by: My Name is Nobody at January 10, 2014 07:22 PM (5Q1ZU)

297 293 We do realize, don't we Morons, that internet surveys are accidentally designed to gather enough personal info to sell the aggregate to hacker organizations abroad, don't we?

Quick, what's your pet's name? Posted by: Cthulhu Core™

Penis

Posted by: SFGoth at January 10, 2014 07:23 PM (9CBig)

298 My pets name is Cthulhu

Posted by: lindafell at January 10, 2014 07:23 PM (PGO8C)

299 So apparently because I use a "modern" browser, don't mind if my significant other watches porn without me, prefer documentaries (hint libtards, historical events are also documentaries and I watch a lot of Military Channel when I watch TV at all) over action movies (mostly cause I can't stand the way Hollywierd handles guns, although they've been getting better) and really don't like people that much (hence my preference for the Met rather than Times Square, but in actuality my answer would be "the first plane out") I have liberal tendencies. Pfft.

Posted by: GGE of the Moron Horde, NC Chapter at January 10, 2014 07:24 PM (yh0zB)

300 >>Of course, that's the real Chavez, not the leftist cartoon character in their melodramatic tale of white oppression.

I had no idea. The movie was heavy on oppressed immigrant laborers vs. greedy white farm-owners. Here's an excerpt from a movie review that goes far in explaining the storyline and reason for the movie:

"Like Mandela and Barack Obama, Chávez was a community organizer. He was a pioneer in linking the organized labor and environmental movements when he educated the public about the toxic pesticides on consumer crops. He recognized the chemicals injured not only farmworkers, but also consumers and people living near sprayed fields.

He became the leader of the United Farm Workers union, which he co-founded with another leader with Arizona ties, Dolores Huerta. Huerta famously coined the phrase “¡si, se puede!”  (“yes, we can!”)"


Posted by: Lizzy at January 10, 2014 07:24 PM (POpqt)

301 So May 24th stay inside metal buildings doing zug zug...   Okay.

Posted by: Anna Puma (+SmuD) at January 10, 2014 07:24 PM (ZqlGu)

302 I'm on the edge of my seat. Literally. Because the cat is taking up most of it. As the old saying goes, "On your feet; lose your seat." I got up to go to the bathroom and returned to find my chair occupied.

Posted by: rickl at January 10, 2014 07:24 PM (sdi6R)

303 Good speech by Texas state Rep. who is going to challenge the incumbant GOP state House Speaker: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5q7gXITSSCU

Posted by: The Political Hat at January 10, 2014 07:25 PM (AymDN)

304 >>>DC, my neighborhood was a mess this morning. The country roads out here were all but impassable. Once you hit the Interstate everything was ok though. Same here. But I only live one mile from 695. I just laugh at the massive freak out.

Posted by: DC in Towson at January 10, 2014 07:25 PM (eQJwb)

305 "Here, have a psych quiz!" (lights quiz on fire) (*ding* internet ad for lighters)

Posted by: Merovign, Dark Lord of the Sith[/i] [/b] [/s] [/u] at January 10, 2014 07:26 PM (qyfb5)

306 296 another test. I know that I'm conservative. A lib magazine has a "How Conservative Are YOU" test. I take the test, I believe the results. Wow, I'm not conservative at all. I am a) a moonbat b) a libertarian c) a Nazi D) all of the above (not yet the deuce of Cubs) Posted by: drunken Cubs fan at January 10, 2014 11:22 PM (8YoW+) E) an obama voter

Posted by: lindafell at January 10, 2014 07:26 PM (PGO8C)

307 Posted by: rickl at January 10, 2014 11:24 PM (sdi6R) And you know not to mess too much with new primary occupant of your chair.

Posted by: Vendette at January 10, 2014 07:26 PM (HBIUw)

308 Quick, what's your pet's name? Posted by: Cthulhu Core™ Penis Posted by: SFGoth ( algorithm spew: auto sign-up for Homo Monthly Mag )

Posted by: Cthulhu Core™ [/i] [/b] at January 10, 2014 07:26 PM (tlwVg)

309 Speaking of zug zug for the Moron Horde, Jessica Nigri cosplay wearing devil horns, tail, skin tight paints, bikini top, and jacket.

http://tinyurl.com/k5wnk6a

Posted by: Anna Puma (+SmuD) at January 10, 2014 07:26 PM (ZqlGu)

310 Oh! Dolores Huerta!

Posted by: jerry seinfeld at January 10, 2014 07:28 PM (PK+r9)

311 309 Quick, what's your pet's name?

Posted by: Cthulhu Core™

Penis
Posted by: SFGoth

( algorithm spew: auto sign-up for Homo Monthly Mag ) Posted by: Cthulhu Core

I live in S.F., am male, over 40, and unmarried.  I would get that even if my cat's name were Sorry Boys, I Eat Pussy.

Posted by: SFGoth at January 10, 2014 07:28 PM (9CBig)

312 >>> I have liberal tendencies. Posted by: GGE of the Moron Horde, NC Chapter at January 10, 2014 11:24 I knew it! BURN HIM! Burn the rino!

Posted by: DC in Towson at January 10, 2014 07:28 PM (eQJwb)

313 The Thing from Another World on TCM

Posted by: It can teach us so much...ahhhhh! at January 10, 2014 07:29 PM (R6JT1)

314 Speaking of zug zug for the Moron Horde, Jessica Nigri cosplay wearing devil horns, tail, skin tight paints, bikini top, and jacket. http://tinyurl.com/k5wnk6a Posted by: Anna Puma (+SmuD) at January 10, 2014 11:26 PM (ZqlGu) A little mood music: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8B0PJkS0iyk

Posted by: 政治的な帽子 at January 10, 2014 07:29 PM (AymDN)

315 Westminsterdogshow, perhaps this provides an opportunity to teach my students discernment.

Posted by: Mindy (Cupcake) at January 10, 2014 07:29 PM (Bs5ky)

316 I live in S.F., am male, over 40, and unmarried. I would get that even if my cat's name were Sorry Boys, I Eat Pussy.

Posted by: SFGoth at January 10, 2014 11:28 PM (9CBig)



Because cat.

Posted by: GGE of the Moron Horde, NC Chapter at January 10, 2014 07:30 PM (yh0zB)

317 Ahhhh good, no signs of real Cub fans. Off to the CubCave, bartman.

Posted by: drunken Cubs fan at January 10, 2014 07:30 PM (8YoW+)

318 yes you idiot, we'll take the Bartmobile.

Posted by: drunken Cubs fan at January 10, 2014 07:31 PM (8YoW+)

319 Oh! Dolores Huerta! Posted by: jerry seinfeld at January 10, 2014 11:28 PM (PK+r9) I have a personal beef with that hate-filled racist monster. I ought not go further since what I want to say about her shouldn't be repeated in mixed company.

Posted by: The Political Hat at January 10, 2014 07:31 PM (AymDN)

320 294 http://psychopath.channel4.com/quizzes.html#test2 Now take psychopath test. I scored 23% which apparently makes me a saint. Posted by: Lauren at January 10, 2014 11:21 PM (hFL/3) I scored 12%. You are warm and empathic with a heightened awareness of social responsibility and a strong sense of conscience. You like to carefully weigh up the pros and cons of a situation before you act and are generally averse to taking risks. You are very much a ‘people person’ and dislike conflict. ‘Do unto others…’ are your watchwords. But, although you avoid hurting others, those residing at the higher end of the psychopathic spectrum might not be as considerate, so stay vigilant to avoid being hurt unnecessarily. Me a "people person"? That's rich. I practically invented the term "misanthrope".

Posted by: rickl at January 10, 2014 07:33 PM (sdi6R)

321 I think TPH needs to zug zug to that Nigri photo so he don't put the pedal to the metal on the highway to Hell. 

Posted by: Anna Puma (+SmuD) at January 10, 2014 07:33 PM (ZqlGu)

322 Only 12% on the psycho scale, so I might just be at the wrong site to comment....

Posted by: ManWithNoParty at January 10, 2014 07:33 PM (ojnk6)

323 Some good news out of VA tonight.   A state representative wants to make it illegal to drive slow in the passing (or left) lane.  I hope it passes.  Frankly I think people should be shot for being clueless in the left hand lane, but this is a start.

Posted by: Truck Monkey, Gruntled New Business Owner at January 10, 2014 07:35 PM (jucos)

324 143 A Moron notices he has 3 bottles of ValuRite vodka in his freezer. If he consumes 1/6 of a bottle per evening, how many weeks of drunken ONT posts can he make before restocking? Ignore the possibility of liver failure. Posted by: AoSHQ Word Problems at January 10, 2014 10:29 PM (UzasV) One night. 3 bottles of Val-U-Rite is only an aperitif.

Posted by: Ashley Judd's Puffy Scamper, free market capitalist at January 10, 2014 07:36 PM (BXLPR)

325 Lauren, you might be a psycho, I only got a 12% too

Posted by: lindafell at January 10, 2014 07:36 PM (PGO8C)

326 Speaking of zug zug for the Moron Horde, Jessica Nigri cosplay wearing devil horns, tail, skin tight paints, bikini top, and jacket. Posted by: Anna Puma (+SmuD) at January 10, 2014 11:26 PM (ZqlGu) Hide posts from (ZqlGu) Golly gee willikers, Jessica in dark hair makes me feel good.

Posted by: Merovign, Dark Lord of the Sith[/i] [/b] [/s] [/u] at January 10, 2014 07:36 PM (qyfb5)

327 "Here, have a psych quiz!"

Reminds me of some knock-knock jokes.

- Knock, knock.
- Who's there?
- Mr. Multiple Personalities.
- Mr. Multiple Personalities who?
- Which one of us are you talking to?

Posted by: qdpsteve at January 10, 2014 07:36 PM (HVI5a)

328 @324 Resists the urge to restart the great VA Christianist legislator war of 2014.

Posted by: Lauren at January 10, 2014 07:37 PM (hFL/3)

329 - Knock, knock.
- Who's there?
- Mr. Depressed.
- Mr. Depressed who?
- ((**sob**))

Posted by: qdpsteve at January 10, 2014 07:37 PM (HVI5a)

330 I'm a people person and a severe introvert. It's like a fuckin' Egyptian street riot in here sometimes.

Posted by: Merovign, Dark Lord of the Sith[/i] [/b] [/s] [/u] at January 10, 2014 07:38 PM (qyfb5)

331 - Knock, knock.
- Who's there?
- Ms. PMS.
- Ms. PMS wh--
- SHUT THE FUCK UP!!!!!!

Posted by: qdpsteve at January 10, 2014 07:38 PM (HVI5a)

332 Dang it. You guys make me feel so evil. I think my spontaneity may have bumped me up a bit.

Posted by: Lauren at January 10, 2014 07:38 PM (hFL/3)

333 How about taking the psycho test and trying to get as bad a score as possible?

Posted by: [/i]andycanuck[/b] at January 10, 2014 07:38 PM (PK+r9)

334 Evening

This made my night:

"Liam Neeson Lambasts Calls to Ban Horse-Drawn Carriages"

"'TheyÂ’ll die, you know, darlin,Â’ ” Liam, who at 6-foot-4 can pretty much look the 6-foot-5 mayor in the eye, told me in his gorgeous Northern Irish brogue...

“It’s criminal!’’ cried Liam. “This is an iconic, historic part of New York.

“The horses are incredibly well-treated. They’re regulated up the wazoo. They get five weeks’ holiday every year.’’ (How many people get that much down time?) “Tourists love them.” ...

He speculated that efforts to ban the carriage trade resulted from a land grab by greedy developers eager to get hold of horse stables on ManhattanÂ’s West Side:

“I think it’s about real estate. I’m not the kind of person to use my celebrity’’ to promote causes, he said. But, “the horses are happy.”


I love that Neeson calls out other celebs as "ill-informed" and I love that he's exposing what he thinks is the REAL reason behind this: real estate. Love that he doesn't take what politicians say at face value.

Posted by: Aslan's Girl at January 10, 2014 07:38 PM (KL49F)

335 - Knock, knock.
- Who's there?
- Mr. Passive Aggressive.
- Mr Passive Aggressive who?
- What, I'm your personal servant now?!?!

Posted by: qdpsteve at January 10, 2014 07:39 PM (HVI5a)

336 - Knock, knock.
- Who's there?
- Mr. Schizophrenic.
- Mr. Schizophrenic wh--
- YOU'RE THE DEVIL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1!!!!!1!!

Posted by: qdpsteve at January 10, 2014 07:39 PM (HVI5a)

337 So I guess I scored so low on the psychopath quiz because I prefer to avoid people altogether. That sort of makes sense.

Posted by: rickl at January 10, 2014 07:39 PM (sdi6R)

338 Aslan's Girl.  Its even more funny when you remember one of Liam's early roles was as Darkman.

Posted by: Anna Puma (+SmuD) at January 10, 2014 07:39 PM (ZqlGu)

339 Okay my local paper said  Larry Speakes died today, apparantly he was in the Reagan admin as press secretary.

Posted by: Adam Smith's Invisible Pimp Hand at January 10, 2014 07:39 PM (WdbF7)

340 I got a 44% on the Psycho Test

Posted by: BCochran1981 - Irish at January 10, 2014 07:40 PM (GEICT)

341 R34f76 ) You wake up one morning to find five Deep Ones in a pool. They must submerge themselves in water every 3.5 minutes or suffer asphyxiation. How long until your entire household is slaughtered? a ) huh? b ) 4 c ) THIS DEVOUT ACOLYTE OF THE ELDER GODS IS INVINCIBLE. THEY WILL EAT BITTER! d ) Oh, look! A machine gun.

Posted by: Cthulhu Core™ [/i] [/b] at January 10, 2014 07:40 PM (tlwVg)

342 And of course:

- Knock, knock.
- Who's there?
- Mr. Castle Doctrine.
- Mr. Castle Doc--
- **BLAMM**

Posted by: qdpsteve at January 10, 2014 07:40 PM (HVI5a)

343 Merovign.  Glad you like the Nigri photo.

Egyptian street riot?  Well at least its not a Russian street riot.

Posted by: Anna Puma (+SmuD) at January 10, 2014 07:40 PM (ZqlGu)

344 A penguin and qdpsteve walk into a bar and qdpsteve says, "Knock. Knock." And the bartender says, "What is this---a joke?"

Posted by: [/i]andycanuck[/b] at January 10, 2014 07:42 PM (PK+r9)

345 "I've since gone to 'Democrat', not for any ideological reason, but simply because it annoys the Donks. Much the same as using Frisco for SF"

As an old-time San Franciscan who remembers the era of it being uncultured and taboo to refer to the place as "Frisco", I must sadly inform you that there's no one left to take offense.

Half of San Francisco now is East Coast transplants (mainly the entitled arrogant asshole strain of New Yorker) and the other half is Chinese (mainly the rude queue-jumping sidewalk-spitting mainlander sort).

They wouldn't know that it was not ever not done to use the offending contraction.

Similarly, a few weeks ago, in San Francisco proper, I referred to Emperor Norton and Herb Caen, and the four other people I was talking to all stared at me and said, "Who?" Completely baffled at the mention of two central figures in city history.

Posted by: torquewrench at January 10, 2014 07:42 PM (gqT4g)

346 What movie is the Ewok pshop from?

Posted by: Waterhouse at January 10, 2014 07:43 PM (UzasV)

347 I would like to moron-source an opportunity that fell in my lap today, if I may. (This place has the highest concentration of geniuses in the entire Internet.) Today, one of the biology instructors asked if I would analyze a population growth formula that she thinks is unnecessarily complex. I haven't seen it yet, so I don't know what all it entails. I do know that she believes that an exponential growth formula correctly models population growth and she seems to be interested in teaching alarmism. She is very concerned that the US growth rate is highest among developed nations, on par with many third world countries. Again, I don't have necessary details yet. She kept quoting numbers that I didn't recognize as birth or growth rates (something like 0.8 for Europe and 0.5 for US). Anyway, most population growth has an exponential period, but then tapers off again due to limiting factors. So I hope to perhaps temper her alarmism. She may not follow through after she learned that I think babies are a good thing, though!

Posted by: Mindy (Cupcake) at January 10, 2014 07:43 PM (Bs5ky)

348 "get Holden."

"I did. He can only breath if plugged in.  You're the best."

Posted by: Anna Puma (+SmuD) at January 10, 2014 07:43 PM (ZqlGu)

349 Frankly I think people should be shot for being clueless in the left hand lane, but this is a start.

Posted by: Truck Monkey, Gruntled New Business Owner at January 10, 2014 11:35 PM (jucos)




Seems to be a Missouri trait as well. My nephew in law drives in the left lane because he's not breaking any laws. I told him that he was being an asshole on purpose. He didn't seem to like that much. Doesn't bother me a great deal, he's kind of worthless.

Posted by: GGE of the Moron Horde, NC Chapter at January 10, 2014 07:44 PM (yh0zB)

350 348 That wall of text just to ask for insights

Posted by: Mindy (Cupcake) at January 10, 2014 07:44 PM (Bs5ky)

351 Mindy: I'm sorry, this blog is English Only.
;-)

Posted by: qdpsteve at January 10, 2014 07:44 PM (HVI5a)

352 I'm out. Good night, all!

Posted by: Vendette at January 10, 2014 07:44 PM (HBIUw)

353 Similarly, a few weeks ago, in San Francisco proper, I referred to Emperor Norton and Herb Caen, and the four other people I was talking to all stared at me and said, "Who?" Completely baffled at the mention of two central figures in city history. Posted by: torquewrench mmmm, emperor norton's garlic chips ulululuuluuuu

Posted by: Cthulhu Core™ [/i] [/b] at January 10, 2014 07:45 PM (tlwVg)

354 andycanuck: thanks for the tribute.

Posted by: qdpsteve at January 10, 2014 07:45 PM (HVI5a)

355 hey hey holy mackerel no doubt about it the Cubs are on their way they're gonna hit today they're gonna pitch today they're gonna field today Hey! who kicked over my Old Style?

Posted by: drunken Cubs fan at January 10, 2014 07:45 PM (8YoW+)

356 So did folks here Ellen DeGeneres has been tapped to host the Oscars again?

Gee, hope she's not too edgy for 'em... ;-)

Posted by: qdpsteve at January 10, 2014 07:46 PM (HVI5a)

357 Actually correction: Ellen DeGeneres has never been "tapped" in her life.
Sorry for any confusion.
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Posted by: qdpsteve at January 10, 2014 07:47 PM (HVI5a)

358 Time for the popcorn.  The giant rutabaga is about to be dug up.

Posted by: Anna Puma (+SmuD) at January 10, 2014 07:47 PM (ZqlGu)

359 Hey y'all.

Posted by: Bomber at January 10, 2014 07:47 PM (DZUR8)

360 Howdy Bomber

Posted by: GGE of the Moron Horde, NC Chapter at January 10, 2014 07:48 PM (yh0zB)

361 359 Time for the popcorn. The giant rutabaga is about to be dug up.

I wonder if there's any connection between the vegetable name "rutabaga" and the common Persian first name, Roudabeh...

Posted by: qdpsteve at January 10, 2014 07:49 PM (HVI5a)

362 352 Mindy: I'm sorry, this blog is English Only. ;-) Posted by: qdpsteve at January 10, 2014 11:44 PM (HVI5a) Exponential growth = grows like compound interest

Posted by: Mindy (Cupcake) at January 10, 2014 07:50 PM (Bs5ky)

363 Bomber, How's Bayou?

Posted by: weft cut-loop [/i] [/b] at January 10, 2014 07:50 PM (tlwVg)

364 R34f76 ) You wake up one morning to find five Deep Ones in a pool. They must submerge themselves in water every 3.5 minutes or suffer asphyxiation. How long until your entire household is slaughtered? a ) huh? b ) 4 c ) THIS DEVOUT ACOLYTE OF THE ELDER GODS IS INVINCIBLE. THEY WILL EAT BITTER! d ) Oh, look! A machine gun. Posted by: Cthulhu Core™ The answer is D! I'm really getting the hang of this Cthulhu Core math . (Pats self on back). I LOVE word problems.

Posted by: lindafell at January 10, 2014 07:51 PM (PGO8C)

365 R34f76 ) You wake up one morning to find five Deep Ones in a pool. They must submerge themselves in water every 3.5 minutes or suffer asphyxiation. How long until your entire household is slaughtered? a ) huh? b ) 4 c ) THIS DEVOUT ACOLYTE OF THE ELDER GODS IS INVINCIBLE. THEY WILL EAT BITTER! d ) Oh, look! A machine gun. Posted by: Cthulhu Core™ at January 10, 2014 11:40 PM (tlwVg) e ) Ph'nglui mglw'nafh Cthulhu R'lyeh wgah'nagl fhtagn! Iä! Iä!

Posted by: Your Friendly Neighborhood Cultist at January 10, 2014 07:51 PM (AymDN)

366 Posted by: BCochran1981 - Irish at January 10, 2014 10:56 PM (GEICT) I got 86%. Oddly the two things that tripped me up were "messy desk" and "fusion cuisine." Because apparently conservatives can't love good food (someone tell CBD).

Posted by: tsrblke, PhD(c) No Really! at January 10, 2014 07:51 PM (GaqMa)

367 Hey, Bomber! It sure is nice to have you back on a regular basis.

Posted by: Mindy (Cupcake) at January 10, 2014 07:51 PM (Bs5ky)

368 36%, but I was able to get 82% psycho by answering on purpose.

Posted by: t-bird at January 10, 2014 07:51 PM (FcR7P)

369 Posted by: Mindy (Cupcake) at January 10, 2014 11:43 PM (Bs5ky) US population growth from birthrate (not immigration) has been near or less than 0 for several years now. Last I heard it was 1.9 children/couple.

Posted by: tsrblke, PhD(c) No Really! at January 10, 2014 07:53 PM (GaqMa)

370 g'evenin', Bomber

Posted by: AltonJackson at January 10, 2014 07:55 PM (JMmQ9)

371 352 Mindy: I'm sorry, this blog is English Only. ;-) Posted by: qdpsteve at January 10, 2014 11:44 PM (HVI5a) Heh. When the real mathematicians get going around here, they totally lose me. I need them to draw pictures to help me understand.

Posted by: Mindy (Cupcake) at January 10, 2014 07:55 PM (Bs5ky)

372 did ya know that the Cubs station WGN stands for : We Got Nothin' ? I'm out, just got the 2014 Ryne Sandberg calendar. ooooh ryhnooooo

Posted by: drunken Cubs fan at January 10, 2014 07:56 PM (8YoW+)

373 tsrblke, it's down to 1.8-something as of 2012. 2.1 is replacement.

Posted by: Mindy (Cupcake) at January 10, 2014 07:56 PM (Bs5ky)

374 Well folks, I'm ducking out. See you tomorrow.


Later roonz and roonettez, fear no evil!

Posted by: GGE of the Moron Horde, NC Chapter at January 10, 2014 07:57 PM (yh0zB)

375 Posted by: Mindy (Cupcake) at January 10, 2014 11:56 PM (Bs5ky) So wouldn't that alone kinda undercut her theory?

Posted by: tsrblke, PhD(c) No Really! at January 10, 2014 07:57 PM (GaqMa)

376 Heh. When the real mathematicians get going around here, they totally lose me. I need them to draw pictures to help me understand.

Posted by: Mindy (Cupcake) at January 10, 2014 11:55 PM (Bs5ky)




That puts you a few levels above me.

Posted by: Berserker- Dragonheads Division at January 10, 2014 07:59 PM (FMbng)

377 Aren't we something like 4.6 months before the Cubs are mathematically excluded from the play-offs? January is hard...

Posted by: AltonJackson at January 10, 2014 07:59 PM (JMmQ9)

378 Posted by: Mindy (Cupcake) at January 10, 2014 11:43 PM (Bs5ky) US population growth from birthrate (not immigration) has been near or less than 0 for several years now. Last I heard it was 1.9 children/couple. Posted by: tsrblke, PhD(c) No Really! at January 10, 2014 11:53 PM (GaqMa) Replacement rate is 2.1 The U.S. is the only 1st world country with a rate anywhere near the replacement rate. Not only Europe and East Asia, even many Latin American countries are way below replacement rate. Even Mexico (which used to be 7), has dropped to below 3 and is still falling quite fast. Even many Middle Eastern countries are facing a demographic death spiral, including Iran and Turkey. In Turkey, the Turks will be a minority in their own country within a few decades (because Kurds are still getting jiggy with it).

Posted by: The Demographic Hat at January 10, 2014 07:59 PM (AymDN)

379 She said i had bad information and started quoting those other numbers that I didn't understand. She's very sharp, so I don't know if we were talking past each other and just need to both look at the formula and the numbers in context or what. She may possibly be subject to liberal hardening of the synapses.

Posted by: Mindy (Cupcake) at January 10, 2014 08:01 PM (Bs5ky)

380 She is very concerned that the US growth rate is highest among developed nations, on par with many third world countries. Posted by: Mindy (Cupcake) at January 10, 2014 11:43 PM (Bs5ky) Hide posts from (Bs5ky) Tell her my people are coming to your world, and however many you breed, it won't be enough. PS it probably is too complex, and she probably will go with what she wants rather than a realistic number. Human nature.

Posted by: Merovign, Dark Lord of the Sith[/i] [/b] [/s] [/u] at January 10, 2014 08:01 PM (qyfb5)

381 So, Bomber Jr was supposed to start school back on Monday.  Monday and Tuesday were cancelled due to extreme cold.  Then Tuesday afternoon we got an email from the school that a sprinkler pipe in the attic had burst and school was cancelled "until further notice."

We ended up with a 3-week Christmas break.  They go back Monday.  We took off yesterday for the Wisconsin Dells.  Found a hotel with an indoor water park / mini-amusement park.  Kids were so tired today they could barely walk back to the room.

Life is beautiful.  At least for now.

Posted by: Bomber at January 10, 2014 08:01 PM (DZUR8)

382 "I do know that she believes that an exponential growth formula correctly models population growth"

As in many cases it does.

Except in modern human societies, that exponent can change awfully quickly.

"... and she seems to be interested in teaching alarmism. She is very concerned that the US growth rate is highest among developed nations, on par with many third world countries."

Almost as though the US were importing a tidal wave of Third World immigrants. Funny how that works.

Posted by: torquewrench at January 10, 2014 08:02 PM (gqT4g)

383 Hat, you are a veritable treasure trove of info!

Posted by: Mindy (Cupcake) at January 10, 2014 08:02 PM (Bs5ky)

384 ;^)  qdpsteve

Posted by: [/i]andycanuck[/b] at January 10, 2014 08:02 PM (PK+r9)

385 Awesome, Bomber. I'm sure they'll always look back fondly at this Christmas vacation.

Posted by: Lauren at January 10, 2014 08:02 PM (hFL/3)

386 She said i had bad information and started quoting those other numbers that I didn't understand. She's very sharp, so I don't know if we were talking past each other and just need to both look at the formula and the numbers in context or what. She may possibly be subject to liberal hardening of the synapses. Posted by: Mindy (Cupcake) at January 11, 2014 12:01 AM (Bs5ky) Meh, I know lots of people who assume that the US is heading for some sort of population explosion. Where they get that idea I have no freaking clue, the stats just don't follow the trend they claim to see.

Posted by: tsrblke, PhD(c) No Really! at January 10, 2014 08:02 PM (GaqMa)

387 Barack Obama is a stuttering clusterf*ck of a malignant traitor.

Posted by: AllenG (Dedicated Tenther) Channeling Breitbart at January 10, 2014 08:03 PM (nUH8H)

388 Hey... any of the writer Morons on tonight?

Posted by: AllenG (Dedicated Tenther) Channeling Breitbart at January 10, 2014 08:03 PM (nUH8H)

389 Hey... any of the writer Morons on tonight? Posted by: AllenG (Dedicated Tenther) Channeling Breitbart at January 11, 2014 12:03 AM (nUH8H) :looks at file on computer titled "Dissertation progress": (Blank) Well that's definitely not me .

Posted by: tsrblke, PhD(c) No Really! at January 10, 2014 08:04 PM (GaqMa)

390 Well that's it. Night horde

Posted by: tsrblke, PhD(c) No Really! at January 10, 2014 08:04 PM (GaqMa)

Posted by: Blanco Basura at January 10, 2014 08:04 PM (wSrLR)

392 Off-season in the Dells is nice.  We got a suite for like $150 a night.  Mommy and the baby are sleeping in one room.  Grandparents are sleeping in another room.  I'm on the laptop in the living room, and Jr is playing iPad games.  I thought he was out till he said something to me a second ago. 

Posted by: Bomber at January 10, 2014 08:05 PM (DZUR8)

393 Lena Dunham has sex with 6 stage hands, 4 key grips and a photographer.

Sandra Fluke has sex with everyone whose first name begins with "J".

How many people had sex with both Lena Dunham and Sandra Fluke?

Posted by: AoSHQ Word Problems at January 10, 2014 08:06 PM (x/lJo)

394 Hat, you are a veritable treasure trove of info! Posted by: Mindy (Cupcake) at January 11, 2014 12:02 AM (Bs5ky) Don't forget to send my any "interesting" Common Core assignments so that I can blog them and get the word out. e-mail at my site, found in the link in my nick.

Posted by: The Political Hat at January 10, 2014 08:06 PM (AymDN)

395 >>> Barack Obama is a stuttering clusterfuck of a malignant traitor.

Yes, yes he is.

Posted by: Bomber at January 10, 2014 08:06 PM (DZUR8)

396 torquewrench, can you say more about "modern human societies"?

Posted by: Mindy (Cupcake) at January 10, 2014 08:06 PM (Bs5ky)

397 >>> Sandra Fluke has sex with everyone whose first name begins with "J".

Not everyone.  Shit.

Posted by: Bomber at January 10, 2014 08:07 PM (DZUR8)

398 Very moron. Much write!

Posted by: Merovign, Dark Lord of the Sith[/i] [/b] [/s] [/u] at January 10, 2014 08:07 PM (qyfb5)

399 I once spent two days teaching my seventh graders about the second ammendment -- complete with corresponding historical context. The response I received, "Militia -- that's a pretty name for a baby." Left on maternity leave and never went back.

Posted by: thankfully not teaching anymore at January 10, 2014 08:07 PM (s85y7)

400 Lena Dunham has sex with 6 stage hands, 4 key grips and a photographer. Sandra Fluke has sex with everyone whose first name begins with "J". How many people had sex with both Lena Dunham and Sandra Fluke? Posted by: AoSHQ Word Problems at January 11, 2014 12:06 AM (x/lJo) The party is canceled: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IEqjTjES2nI

Posted by: Imhotep at January 10, 2014 08:07 PM (AymDN)

401 How many people had sex with both Lena Dunham and Sandra Fluke?

Crap, I'm going to have break out exponents to do this calculation.

Posted by: Blanco Basura at January 10, 2014 08:08 PM (wSrLR)

402 Hat, I am not forgetting. It's just that right now, I am overwhelmed with getting ready for the semester along with orienting a couple of new instructors who are stressed out over complex technology required for these silly math courses.

Posted by: Mindy (Cupcake) at January 10, 2014 08:08 PM (Bs5ky)

403 Posted by: Merovign, Dark Lord of the Sith at January 11, 2014 12:07 AM (qyfb5) Err... how much have you been drinking? Wait. Never mind- just table that. Or, perhaps, under-the-table that. Did I hear correctly (some time back) that there is a Moron writer's group?

Posted by: AllenG (Dedicated Tenther) Channeling Breitbart at January 10, 2014 08:08 PM (nUH8H)

404 >>>Life is beautiful. At least for now. Yep, that's the cutest thing I've ever heard. Congrats, buddy. You earned it.

Posted by: DC in Towson at January 10, 2014 08:09 PM (eQJwb)

405 Typical Common Core math problem: Jean is shorter than Brutus but taller than Imhotep. Imhotep is taller than Jean, but shorter than Lord Scotland. Lord Scotland is twice the height of Jean and Brutus combined but only one-tenth of the height of Millsy. Millsy is at a constant height of X - Y. If Jean stands exactly one nautical mile away from Lord Scotland, how tall is Imhotep?

Posted by: Imhotep at January 10, 2014 08:10 PM (AymDN)

406 I forgot about the bondage scene in this movie.

Posted by: Anna Puma (+SmuD) at January 10, 2014 08:10 PM (ZqlGu)

407 Hat, I am not forgetting. It's just that right now, I am overwhelmed with getting ready for the semester along with orienting a couple of new instructors who are stressed out over complex technology required for these silly math courses. Posted by: Mindy (Cupcake) at January 11, 2014 12:08 AM (Bs5ky) No prob. Just wanted to make sure you had the contact info.

Posted by: The Political Hat at January 10, 2014 08:11 PM (AymDN)

408
Amanda Marcotte has an IQ of 87.  Matt Yglesias has an IQ of 80 (unless he's drunk).  What percentage of Slate readers are on antidepressant medication?

Posted by: AoSHQ Word Problems at January 10, 2014 08:11 PM (x/lJo)

409 I don't know the Ewok movie either but I'm sure I've seen it before although I might just have seen the actors in other military movies. I wonder if the glasses are Photoshopped as well being Carlsberg glasses unless the movie setting is postwar although that doesn't seem likely considering their in-the-field look unless it's an African anti-colonial setting like Guns at Batasi?

Posted by: [/i]andycanuck[/b] at January 10, 2014 08:12 PM (PK+r9)

410 Posted by: Imhotep at January 11, 2014 12:10 AM (AymDN) Correct answer: "I reject your racist, cisnormative interpretation, they are all the same height."

Posted by: AllenG (Dedicated Tenther) Channeling Breitbart at January 10, 2014 08:12 PM (nUH8H)

411 I forgot about the bondage scene in this movie.

I walked in late, so I hope your not watching a wedding video.

Posted by: Blanco Basura at January 10, 2014 08:12 PM (wSrLR)

412 I walked in late, so I hope your not watching a wedding video. Based on comments earlier today, it sounds like she's watching EoJ's YouPorn channel.

Posted by: AllenG (Dedicated Tenther) Channeling Breitbart at January 10, 2014 08:13 PM (nUH8H)

413 Left on maternity leave and never went back. Posted by: thankfully not teaching anymore at January 11, 2014 12:07 AM (s85y7) I made it about six months in eighth grade and high school. One of the other also-newby math teachers made it a point to get pregnant before the next school year and never returned.

Posted by: Mindy (Cupcake) at January 10, 2014 08:14 PM (Bs5ky)

414 Based on comments earlier today, it sounds like she's watching EoJ's YouPorn channel.

Oh, carry on.

Posted by: Blanco Basura at January 10, 2014 08:15 PM (wSrLR)

415 ...The response I received, "Militia -- that's a pretty name for a baby."... Posted by: thankfully not teaching anymore at January 11, 2014 12:07 AM I see your point. OTOH "Militia" would be perfectly acceptable name for a child of The Horde...

Posted by: AltonJackson at January 10, 2014 08:15 PM (JMmQ9)

416 Posted by: Imhotep at January 11, 2014 12:10 AM (AymDN) Correct answer: "I reject your racist, cisnormative interpretation, they are all the same height." Posted by: AllenG (Dedicated Tenther) Channeling Breitbart at January 11, 2014 12:12 AM (nUH8H) The correct answer: Imhotep is invisable

Posted by: Imhotep at January 10, 2014 08:15 PM (AymDN)

417 Did I hear correctly (some time back) that there is a Moron writer's group?
Well, printers actually; all in upper case. Crayola.

Posted by: [/i]andycanuck[/b] at January 10, 2014 08:15 PM (PK+r9)

418 Yep, our next child shall be "well regulated militia"

Posted by: Lauren at January 10, 2014 08:16 PM (hFL/3)

419 Err... how much have you been drinking? No alcohol. Did I hear correctly (some time back) that there is a Moron writer's group? Posted by: AllenG (Dedicated Tenther) Channeling Breitbart at January 11, 2014 12:08 AM (nUH8H) Hide posts from (nUH8H) Hell if I know.

Posted by: Merovign, Dark Lord of the Sith[/i] [/b] [/s] [/u] at January 10, 2014 08:17 PM (qyfb5)

420 "torquewrench, can you say more about 'modern human societies'?"

Sure. There are examples of countries that previously had very high population growth rates, which had those collapse to at or below mere replacement rate due to education, contraception, affluence, changing religious mores, and other factors.

Fifty years ago the Irish fertility rate was over 4 children per woman. Now it is half that.

Posted by: torquewrench at January 10, 2014 08:17 PM (gqT4g)

421 Yep, our next child shall be "well regulated militia"
Won't that depend on roughage intake?

Posted by: [/i]andycanuck[/b] at January 10, 2014 08:17 PM (PK+r9)

422 Amanda Marcotte has an IQ of 87. Matt Yglesias has an IQ of 80 (unless he's drunk). What percentage of Slate readers are on antidepressant medication? Posted by: AoSHQ Word Problems at January 11, 2014 12:11 AM 114%

Posted by: AltonJackson at January 10, 2014 08:17 PM (JMmQ9)

423 >>>Based on comments earlier today, it sounds like she's watching EoJ's YouPorn channel. Stupid godamn job. I miss all the good shit. I can haz CliffNotez?

Posted by: DC in Towson at January 10, 2014 08:19 PM (eQJwb)

424 Do I sense a little barreling time for Alton?

Posted by: garrett at January 10, 2014 08:19 PM (f7EJh)

425 What's the scoop on this Texaco station finder link in the sidebar. And no, I'm not listening to the podcast to get the clue. I barely read the comments.

Posted by: Burn the Witch at January 10, 2014 08:19 PM (U1Tts)

426 414 Left on maternity leave and never went back. Posted by: thankfully not teaching anymore at January 11, 2014 12:07 AM (s85y7) I made it about six months in eighth grade and high school. One of the other also-newby math teachers made it a point to get pregnant before the next school year and never returned. Posted by: Mindy (Cupcake) at January 11, 2014 12:14 AM (Bs5ky) ----------------------------- I lasted 2 years in public high school. Left to take a job at a prison. Quite frankly, it was a step up.

Posted by: Margarita DeVille at January 10, 2014 08:19 PM (dfYL9)

427 I can haz CliffNotez? I think crushed viagra, push-ups, and ether-soaked panties were all involved...

Posted by: AllenG (Dedicated Tenther) Channeling Breitbart at January 10, 2014 08:20 PM (nUH8H)

428 I can haz CliffNotez? Posted by: DC in Towson at January 11, 2014 12:19 AM (eQJwb) Something about a lemon-themed party or something

Posted by: Burn the Witch at January 10, 2014 08:20 PM (U1Tts)

429 Meh, I know lots of people who assume that the US is heading for some sort of population explosion. Where they get that idea I have no freaking clue, the stats just don't follow the trend they claim to see. Posted by: tsrblke, PhD(c) No Really! at January 11, 2014 12:02 AM (GaqMa) I suspect alarmism is very important for totalitarianism.

Posted by: Mindy (Cupcake) at January 10, 2014 08:20 PM (Bs5ky)

430 Aloha!

Posted by: cthulhu at January 10, 2014 08:20 PM (T1005)

431
There are 19,956 pages containing 11,558,500 words in the ACA/ObamaCare regulations.  Raj begins reading the regulations out loud at a rate of 3 words per second.

How long before Raj dies of untreated kidney failure?

Posted by: AoSHQ Word Problems at January 10, 2014 08:21 PM (x/lJo)

432 73%. But not as big a commie as mamawinger

Posted by: CAC at January 10, 2014 08:22 PM (uc7J0)

433 Helix was worth checking out even with Hiroyuki Sanada looking like he wish he didn't sign up for this. Kyra Zagorsky and Jordan Hayes were quite nice

Posted by: The Dude at January 10, 2014 08:22 PM (vJdyz)

434 Amanda Marcotte has an IQ of 87.

Thattz nut troo youo sexxisst pigg!!

Posted by: Mandy at January 10, 2014 08:22 PM (HVI5a)

435 I was teaching inner-city. My pregnancy was the only thing that kept me safe from the fallout of not wearing an Obama 2008 campaign shirt. I told my students they did not come in maternity sizes.

Posted by: thankfully not teaching anymore at January 10, 2014 08:22 PM (s85y7)

436 I suspect alarmism is very important for totalitarianism. Posted by: Mindy (Cupcake) at January 11, 2014 12:20 AM (Bs5ky) Hide posts from (Bs5ky) Oh, of course.

Posted by: Merovign, Dark Lord of the Sith[/i] [/b] [/s] [/u] at January 10, 2014 08:22 PM (qyfb5)

437 432 This dump needs a like button...

Posted by: ManWithNoParty at January 10, 2014 08:23 PM (ojnk6)

438 Posted by: CAC at January 11, 2014 12:22 AM (uc7J0) Did I miss something?

Posted by: AllenG (Dedicated Tenther) Channeling Breitbart at January 10, 2014 08:23 PM (nUH8H)

439 Posted by: Margarita DeVille at January 11, 2014 12:19 AM (dfYL9) Teaching could be so much fun if that's what teachers got to do! Unfortunately, the job mostly entails behavior monitoring and crowd control.

Posted by: Mindy (Cupcake) at January 10, 2014 08:23 PM (Bs5ky)

440 "Jean is shorter than Brutus but taller than Imhotep. Imhotep is taller than Jean, but shorter than Lord Scotland. Lord Scotland is twice the height of Jean and Brutus combined but only one-tenth of the height of Millsy. Millsy is at a constant height of X - Y. If Jean stands exactly one nautical mile away from Lord Scotland, how tall is Imhotep? Posted by: Imhotep"

The correct answer: Refer to column B on the mortar fire solution table and adjust one mil per mile - then adjust fire as necessary.  After three rounds, no one will care how tall Imhotep was.

Posted by: Jean at January 10, 2014 08:23 PM (4JkHl)

441 " I told my students they did not come in maternity sizes." Given Obama's stance on leaving babies to die in soiled utility rooms that argument should have merit.

Posted by: Lauren at January 10, 2014 08:24 PM (hFL/3)

442 Do I sense a little barreling time for Alton? Posted by: garrett at January 11, 2014 12:19 AM you're probably correct... and just when peaches shows up...just my luck I'll be in TheBarrel™, listening to the podcast you know where to find me...

Posted by: AltonJackson at January 10, 2014 08:24 PM (JMmQ9)

443 I lasted 2 years in public high school.
Left to take a job at a prison.
Quite frankly, it was a step up. Posted by: Margarita DeVille

At least some of the faces were familiar.

Posted by: Jean at January 10, 2014 08:25 PM (4JkHl)

444 I had heard "the barrel" was a GOOD place to be for AoSers.

Didn't it used to be a brandy barrel?

Posted by: qdpsteve at January 10, 2014 08:25 PM (HVI5a)

445 440 Teaching could be so much fun if that's what teachers got to do! Unfortunately, the job mostly entails behavior monitoring and crowd control. Posted by: Mindy (Cupcake) at January 11, 2014 12:23 AM (Bs5ky) ----------------------- THIS.

Posted by: Margarita DeVille at January 10, 2014 08:26 PM (dfYL9)

446 What's the scoop on this Texaco station finder link in the sidebar. They were riffing on the lefty idee fixe that Big Oil sprays money at the right. The podcast was accordingly sponsored by the fine people at Chevron.

Posted by: Waterhouse at January 10, 2014 08:27 PM (UzasV)

447 Posted by: thankfully not teaching anymore at January 11, 2014 12:22 AM Glad you survived!

Posted by: Mindy (Cupcake) at January 10, 2014 08:27 PM (Bs5ky)

448 *tosses Alton a tube of lotion*

Still watching The Thing from Another World.   The vampiric vegetable is on the loose, so far no sign of a V-gun.

Posted by: Anna Puma (+SmuD) at January 10, 2014 08:28 PM (ZqlGu)

449 I had heard "the barrel" was a GOOD place to be for AoSers. Didn't it used to be a brandy barrel? Posted by: qdpsteve Unfortunately, the Barrel was a recently unearthed artifact found in an abandoned mine in New Mexico. The archaeologist who found it gave it to the Uni of NM but no one has heard from him since. Some say if you're still enough in the barrel you can hear ... things.

Posted by: weft cut-loop [/i] [/b] at January 10, 2014 08:29 PM (tlwVg)

450 Posted by: torquewrench at January 11, 2014 12:17 AM (gqT4g) Thanks. That clarifies it nicely.

Posted by: Mindy (Cupcake) at January 10, 2014 08:29 PM (Bs5ky)

451 394 Lena Dunham has sex with 6 stage hands, 4 key grips and a photographer.

Sandra Fluke has sex with everyone whose first name begins with "J".

How many people had sex with both Lena Dunham and Sandra Fluke?

Posted by: AoSHQ Word Problems at January 11, 2014 12:06 AM (x/lJo)



=====


I believe that 79% of the specimens found in this intersection set actually have four hooves.   Are we supposed to count them as "people?"

Posted by: jc at January 10, 2014 08:29 PM (PlzOe)

452 Still watching The Thing from Another World. The vampiric vegetable is on the loose, so far no sign of a V-gun. Ah. So *not* EoJ's YouPorn channel, then.

Posted by: AllenG (Dedicated Tenther) Channeling Breitbart at January 10, 2014 08:29 PM (nUH8H)

453 Didn't it used to be a brandy barrel? Posted by: qdpsteve at January 11, 2014 12:25 AM ah, no. It's a former lutes fish barrel whats been crapped in....

Posted by: AltonJackson at January 10, 2014 08:30 PM (JMmQ9)

454 *tosses Alton a tube of lotion* Still watching The Thing from Another World. The vampiric vegetable is on the loose, so far no sign of a V-gun. Posted by: Anna Puma (+SmuD) at January 11, 2014 12:28 AM (ZqlGu) That film is zoo-normative and oppressive against vegetables which are living things too!!1!

Posted by: Veggie Liberation Front at January 10, 2014 08:30 PM (AymDN)

455 I believe that 79% of the specimens found in this intersection set actually have four hooves. Are we supposed to count them as "people?" Posted by: jc at January 11, 2014 12:29 AM (PlzOe) Species is just a social construct!

Posted by: LGBTQZ (Z is for Zoophile) Advocate at January 10, 2014 08:32 PM (AymDN)

456 393 I didn't know you could find a hotel in the Dells without a water park. Water Park Capitol of the world. Which one did you stay at.

Posted by: Mr. Natural at January 10, 2014 08:32 PM (KArqF)

457 Unfortunately, the Barrel was a recently unearthed artifact found in an abandoned mine in New Mexico. The proto-humans in 2001 get a monolith. We get a barrel.

Posted by: Waterhouse at January 10, 2014 08:32 PM (jPURh)

458 444 At least some of the faces were familiar. Posted by: Jean at January 11, 2014 12:25 AM (4JkHl) --------------- Hah! Good one! But this time I had armed guards!

Posted by: Margarita DeVille at January 10, 2014 08:33 PM (dfYL9)

459 457 Mt Olympus.  Looks like they cover half the town here.

Posted by: Bomber at January 10, 2014 08:35 PM (DZUR8)

460 Still watching The Thing from Another World. The vampiric vegetable is on the loose, so far no sign of a V-gun. Posted by: Anna Puma (+SmuD) at January 11, 2014 12:28 AM (ZqlGu) Hide posts from (ZqlGu) God, I love that movie. I mean it's cheap and schmaltzy, but crisp dialogue and funny as well as Terror From The Ice. "CLOSE THE DOOR!" And, of course, Margaret Sheridan.

Posted by: Merovign, Dark Lord of the Sith[/i] [/b] [/s] [/u] at January 10, 2014 08:36 PM (qyfb5)

461 Okay... I'm sleepy. 'Night, all.

Posted by: AllenG (Dedicated Tenther) Channeling Breitbart at January 10, 2014 08:37 PM (nUH8H)

462 good answer, Horde! I can spend my time in TheBarrel™ watching John Carpeter's The Thing "I don't know what it is; but it's weird and it's pissed off."

Posted by: AltonJackson at January 10, 2014 08:38 PM (JMmQ9)

463 What's up, Duck?

Posted by: fluffy at January 10, 2014 08:40 PM (Ua6T/)

464 31 ils sont beaux, non? Moi, je bande!

Posted by: bill-o at January 10, 2014 08:41 PM (AWwDY)

465 The proto-humans in 2001 get a monolith. We get a barrel. Posted by: Waterhouse We should be grateful. The Democrats found a chastity belt in Schenectady.

Posted by: weft cut-loop [/i] [/b] at January 10, 2014 08:42 PM (tlwVg)

466 How many people had sex with both Lena Dunham and Sandra Fluke? 0. Neither group has finished their antibiotics course yet ...

Posted by: Adriane... at January 10, 2014 08:43 PM (hrU8o)

467 Nice work on the Cthulhu Core edumication standards.

Posted by: cthulhu at January 10, 2014 08:43 PM (T1005)

468 Nice work on the Cthulhu Core edumication standards. Posted by: cthulhu Just fillin' in for ya', boss.

Posted by: weft cut-loop [/i] [/b] at January 10, 2014 08:45 PM (tlwVg)

469 "Do you know how to shoot that thing?"

"I saw Sergeant York."

Posted by: Anna Puma (+SmuD) at January 10, 2014 08:46 PM (ZqlGu)

470 444 I lasted 2 years in public high school. Left to take a job at a prison. Quite frankly, it was a step up. Posted by: Margarita DeVille At least some of the faces were familiar. Posted by: Jean at January 11, 2014 12:25 AM (4JkHl) My cousin married a friend of mine from high school who became a cop in our town. A few weeks ago at their house, he went through our yearbook and showed everyone who had been in jail or prison. He said about a third of the guys in our class had been through the legal system. He also said he got called over to the school on a weekly basis for race related problems.

Posted by: Ashley Judd's Puffy Scamper, free market capitalist at January 10, 2014 08:48 PM (BXLPR)

471 324 One of my biggest pet peeves, too. Especially the asshats that do it intentionally. My major problem though - we already have enough laws on the books! Enforce them and / or abolish them. I believe impeding traffic would apply nicely here, but I've never seen it applied once in over 30 years of driving.

Posted by: shredded chi - broke, busted & disgusted at January 10, 2014 08:49 PM (yvjkM)

472 Ah geez. Supposedly, Cameron Diaz just did a YouTube video: "Cameron Diaz says to keep a full bush ladies!!"

So what's TMZ's headline at Facebook?

"Cameron Diaz is a Bush supporter!"

Posted by: qdpsteve at January 10, 2014 08:50 PM (HVI5a)

473 470 "I saw Sergeant York."
Posted by: Anna Puma (+SmuD) at January 11, 2014 12:46 AM (ZqlGu)
It cuts down on the haze.

Posted by: Bertram Cabot Jr. at January 10, 2014 08:50 PM (rLJaJ)

474 So scrolling the last few comments.. Tosses a bottle of lotion lena Dunham Some alien vegetable.. Smart military blog indeed! Evening all.

Posted by: RWC at January 10, 2014 08:52 PM (Q6HBD)

475 Fried veggie monster coming up!

Posted by: Anna Puma (+SmuD) at January 10, 2014 08:53 PM (ZqlGu)

476 35 "Democrats" call themselves that. Republicans don't call themselves "Republics."

/pedant on

But the noun and adjective for Republican take same form whereas the noun is Democrat and the adjective is Democratic

/pedant off

the kid is being grammatically correct however, knowingly violating the rule for stylistic effect is ok by me and I will bow to the ASHQ Style Guide on this one.





Posted by: bill-o at January 10, 2014 08:54 PM (AWwDY)

477 So what's TMZ's headline at Facebook? "Cameron Diaz is a Bush supporter!" Posted by: qdpsteve at January 11, 2014 12:50 AM (HVI5a) Lemme guess, all the nutballs with Diaz posters on their wall are wishing her death.

Posted by: RWC at January 10, 2014 08:54 PM (Q6HBD)

478 Goodnight, all! Thanks for the insights!

Posted by: Mindy (Cupcake) at January 10, 2014 08:55 PM (Bs5ky)

479 bill-o Barrel On a friday night. Prayers to you.

Posted by: RWC at January 10, 2014 08:55 PM (Q6HBD)

480 #301

"Like Mandela and Barack Obama, Chávez was a community organizer." I am stunned at the nerve of the person who wrote that. Yeah, Obama grew up horribly oppressed, forced to attend one of the most exclusive schools west of the Rockies, living in crushing upper middle-class conditions.

One genetic roll of the dice difference and you'd probably have a Barry Obama who avoided associating with anyone with skin darker than his mother's.

Posted by: Epobirs at January 10, 2014 08:55 PM (bPxS6)

481 Fried veggie monster coming up! But Steaming would impart way fewer calories!!! TOTC!

Posted by: Adriane... at January 10, 2014 08:56 PM (hrU8o)

482 RWC: thankfully no, they all see right through TMZ's joke.

Posted by: qdpsteve at January 10, 2014 08:57 PM (HVI5a)

483 #473

The same Cameron Diaz who supporting Kerry in 2004, opined that voting for Bush would lead to the legalization of rape?

Posted by: Epobirs at January 10, 2014 08:57 PM (bPxS6)

484 Normal - O
Normal - O
Bill - O

Posted by: Bertram Cabot Jr. at January 10, 2014 08:57 PM (rLJaJ)

485 Abbie Normal - O

Posted by: Bertram Cabot Jr. at January 10, 2014 08:58 PM (rLJaJ)

486

Just stooping in

 

Largemouth and striper fishing in the AM. 75°.

Should be a stress reliever !

 

a fishing license in California is now $60 ! bastards. 

Posted by: The Jackhole at January 10, 2014 08:59 PM (uOV6o)

487 Is a Normal - O one you get from the missionary position?

Posted by: Waterhouse at January 10, 2014 08:59 PM (pg7dp)

488

huh.. new hash

 

Posted by: The Jackhole at January 10, 2014 08:59 PM (uOV6o)

489 Epobirs:
I think Harvey Levin was just making a cutesy funny. :-)
Now Diaz, OTOH, will probably show up at his office tomorrow with a baseball bat.

Posted by: qdpsteve at January 10, 2014 08:59 PM (HVI5a)

490 huh.. new hash Well, don't bogart that shit. Puff, puff - give, man.

Posted by: garrett at January 10, 2014 09:01 PM (f7EJh)

491 Tin Tin's pretty gritty all on its own. I was shocked and delighted they actually made a Tin Tin movie these days, and more shocked that it was actually good.

Posted by: Lauren at January 10, 2014 10:03 PM (hFL/3)


I know a guy who is a dead ringer for Tintin. The resemblance is uncanny.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at January 10, 2014 09:01 PM (60Q+L)

492 Just stooping in We really should get a taller door.

Posted by: Waterhouse at January 10, 2014 09:02 PM (pg7dp)

493 But steaming leaves them kind of bland.  So end up drowning the veggie monster in molten Velveeta...

Posted by: Anna Puma (+SmuD) at January 10, 2014 09:02 PM (ZqlGu)

494 Just watched the first episode of "Sakura Trick." Aside form the teenage lesbianism, the was so-so.

Posted by: 政治的な帽子 at January 10, 2014 09:02 PM (AymDN)

495 483 RWC: thankfully no, they all see right through TMZ's joke. Posted by: qdpsteve at January 11, 2014 12:57 AM (HVI5a) That's surprising. Maybe they're growing up.

Posted by: RWC at January 10, 2014 09:03 PM (Q6HBD)

496 494 But steaming leaves them kind of bland. So end up drowning the veggie monster in molten Velveeta... Posted by: Anna Puma (+SmuD) at January 11, 2014 01:02 AM (ZqlGu) Hide posts from (ZqlGu) Have you Looked to the Skies yet?

Posted by: Merovign, Dark Lord of the Sith[/i] [/b] [/s] [/u] at January 10, 2014 09:04 PM (qyfb5)

497 494 But steaming leaves them kind of bland. So end up drowning the veggie monster in molten Velveeta... Posted by: Anna Puma (+SmuD) at January 11, 2014 01:02 AM (ZqlGu) Hide posts from (ZqlGu) Have you Looked to the Skies yet? Posted by: Merovign, Dark Lord of the Sith at January 11, 2014 01:04 AM (qyfb5) Yes. Yes, I haveÂ…

Posted by: Former Canadian Defense Minister at January 10, 2014 09:04 PM (AymDN)

498 RWC, Levin, TMZ and his FB audience all pleasantly surprise me sometimes. They don't seem to all be made up entirely of a screaming horde of partisan lefties.

And although of course I don't agree with a lot of his editorial choices, I thought Levin was quite good about covering A&E's hypocrisy when they tried to suspend Phil Robertson.

Posted by: qdpsteve at January 10, 2014 09:04 PM (HVI5a)

499 Next on TCM is Forbidden Planet with a serious Leslie Nielson and scrumptious Anne Francis!

Then the Soviet version of Solaris.

Posted by: Anna Puma (+SmuD) at January 10, 2014 09:05 PM (ZqlGu)

500 So anybody see Lone Survivor now that it's out nationwide? From what (interviews) i have seen it looks good. Going tomorrow to see it.

Posted by: RWC at January 10, 2014 09:05 PM (Q6HBD)

501 I can't look to the skies, got thunderstorms right now.

Which means they are sneaking up on me...

Posted by: Anna Puma (+SmuD) at January 10, 2014 09:06 PM (ZqlGu)

502 Then the Soviet version of Solaris.

Can't be any worse than what Sun/Oracle cranked out.

Posted by: Blanco Basura at January 10, 2014 09:06 PM (wSrLR)

503 Just think of the poor creature that is used for a vibratorÂ…

Posted by: Betty Rubble's Vibrator at January 10, 2014 10:14 PM (AymDN)

A snake with Parkinsons?  (denounces self)

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at January 10, 2014 09:06 PM (60Q+L)

504 Just think of the poor creature that is used for a vibratorÂ… Posted by: Betty Rubble's Vibrator at January 10, 2014 10:14 PM (AymDN) A snake with Parkinsons? (denounces self) Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at January 11, 2014 01:06 AM (60Q+L) It's a livingÂ…

Posted by: A snake with Parkinsons at January 10, 2014 09:07 PM (AymDN)

505 Then the Soviet version of Solaris. Again? I think I conked out shortly after the lengthy highway scene the last time they showed that.

Posted by: Waterhouse at January 10, 2014 09:07 PM (pg7dp)

506 Meet the new hash.

Posted by: Bertram Cabot Jr. at January 10, 2014 09:08 PM (rLJaJ)

507 Then the Soviet version of Solaris. Again? I think I conked out shortly after the lengthy highway scene the last time they showed that. Posted by: Waterhouse at January 11, 2014 01:07 AM (pg7dp) At least it doesn't have George Clooney.

Posted by: The Political Hat at January 10, 2014 09:08 PM (AymDN)

508 Funny bush story. A buddy was at their family's hunting camp during deer season. Porno mags were bought and his grandpa was pissed because with all the shaving he assumed the chicks were too young/pedophile age.

Posted by: The Hickster at January 10, 2014 09:08 PM (TI3xG)

509 Leave it to TinTin to do something vile with a haddock.

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero) at January 10, 2014 09:08 PM (hSLJC)

510 Who needs a Serta mattress, just watch that highway scene from Solaris.

Posted by: Anna Puma (+SmuD) at January 10, 2014 09:09 PM (ZqlGu)

511 Fuck it. I quit. Goodnight, fappers.

Posted by: DC in Towson at January 10, 2014 09:09 PM (eQJwb)

512 And although of course I don't agree with a lot of his editorial choices, I thought Levin was quite good about covering AE's hypocrisy when they tried to suspend Phil Robertson. Posted by: qdpsteve at January 11, 2014 01:04 AM (HVI5a) Levin being the head of TMZ? I'm assuming so, and yes, he did a great job with the Robertson kerfluffle.

Posted by: RWC at January 10, 2014 09:09 PM (Q6HBD)

513 Funny bush story. A buddy was at their family's hunting camp during deer season. Porno mags were bought and his grandpa was pissed because with all the shaving he assumed the chicks were too young/pedophile age. Posted by: The Hickster at January 11, 2014 01:08 AM (TI3xG) If only!

Posted by: Roman Polanski at January 10, 2014 09:11 PM (AymDN)

514 "And so those mindless beasts of the subconscious had access to a machine that could never be shut down. The secret devil of every soul on the planet all set free at once to loot and maim. And take revenge, Morbius, and kill!"

Posted by: Merovign, Dark Lord of the Sith[/i] [/b] [/s] [/u] at January 10, 2014 09:11 PM (qyfb5)

515 RWC: yep, Levin *owns* TMZ as I understand it.

He's quite the smart guy: a successful lawyer, TV host, *and* TV producer. I wouldn't be surprised if he's well on his way to becoming as wealthy as Simon Cowell.

Posted by: qdpsteve at January 10, 2014 09:12 PM (HVI5a)

516 Altaira: [swimming in a pool] Come on in. Commander John J. Adams: I didn't bring my bathing suit. Altaira: What's a bathing suit? Commander John J. Adams: [quickly turning his back] Oh, murder!

Posted by: Merovign, Dark Lord of the Sith[/i] [/b] [/s] [/u] at January 10, 2014 09:13 PM (qyfb5)

517 My 17 y/o dqughter began an Econ course this week. She goes to school in a relatively Conservative area of GA. She called me to express her concern over what she was being taught via her textbook. She knew that what in the book was BS, but is also smart enough to answer to the test rather than believe the Bullshit. Still have her, hoping it continues..

Posted by: ManWithNoParty at January 10, 2014 09:13 PM (ojnk6)

518 pretty big point gap in the top 5 of the playoff fantasy football standings (humble brag as I'm in 5th with 81 pts)

Posted by: The Dude at January 10, 2014 09:15 PM (vJdyz)

519 Posted by: qdpsteve at January 11, 2014 01:12 AM (HVI5a He's getting cash hand over fist for joking around and using a Coke thermos. That. Is. Genius. I really liked his stand with DD. Backbone in Hollywood is hard to come by.

Posted by: RWC at January 10, 2014 09:18 PM (Q6HBD)

520 Release the theremin! 

Posted by: Anna Puma (+SmuD) at January 10, 2014 09:19 PM (ZqlGu)

521 It's sad how the reporter who didn't just kibbutz (sp?) in covering WWII makes reference to Moses and Noah without consideration for any possible atheists among those troops in the Arctic.

Posted by: Ain't No Thang at January 10, 2014 09:19 PM (R6JT1)

522 Posted by: bill-o/i] Sorry, haunted ancient barrel.

Posted by: weft cut-loop [/i] [/b] at January 10, 2014 09:19 PM (tlwVg)

523 RWC: exactamundo.
Hollywood could use a lot more people like Harvey Levin, and a lot less people like Lena Dunham.

Posted by: qdpsteve at January 10, 2014 09:20 PM (HVI5a)

524 Posted by: qdpsteve at January 11, 2014 01:20 AM (HVI5a) You'd deprive yourself of the hotness that is Lena?!?

Posted by: RWC at January 10, 2014 09:22 PM (Q6HBD)

525 He's getting cash hand over fist for joking around and using a Coke thermos.

That. Is. Genius.

I really liked his stand with DD.

Backbone in Hollywood is hard to come by.

 

Posted by: RWC at January 11, 2014 01:18 AM

 

 

Interesting. He was pretty level headed when covering the Zimmerman dealie, also.

Posted by: otho at January 10, 2014 09:23 PM (9gNQd)

526 Backbone in Hollywood is hard to come by. Even after tonight's announcement by Ms. Diaz, I'd bet it's is still not as rare as bush.

Posted by: garrett at January 10, 2014 09:24 PM (f7EJh)

527 RWC: Deprive myself of Lena? Hey, I'm desperate but not crazy.
And I'm a guy who thought Monica Lewinsky was not bad looking.

Posted by: qdpsteve at January 10, 2014 09:24 PM (HVI5a)

528 I actually like TMZ. I mean, they obviously have their eyeroll inducing moments with the brain dead liberalism, but I like their take on the stupid celebrity culture.

Posted by: Lauren at January 10, 2014 09:24 PM (hFL/3)

529 Release the theremin! I didn't know the first lease was up ...

Posted by: Adriane is easily confused ... at January 10, 2014 09:25 PM (hrU8o)

530 otho: right re Levin on Zimmerman. I'd bet that comes from Levin's background as a lawyer. He's smart enough to realize there's a lot of facts the jury knew that the public didn't.

Posted by: qdpsteve at January 10, 2014 09:25 PM (HVI5a)

531 Lauren: exactly. TMZ makes fun of *everybody* involved with celebrity culture, which helps a lot.

Posted by: qdpsteve at January 10, 2014 09:26 PM (HVI5a)

532 Well, the BH is home and going to sleep in her own bed for a change. This trip featured a canceled flight outgoing that left her stranded overnight in Atlanta, and a flight coming back that was delayed so much that her planned two-hour layover turned into a pell-mell dash across the terminal to be the last passenger boarded in Atlanta. She called me, on her way to her seat while they were sealing the door, panting from running, to let me know she had made it.....and they lost her luggage.

Posted by: cthulhu at January 10, 2014 09:29 PM (T1005)

533 527 Backbone in Hollywood is hard to come by. Even after tonight's announcement by Ms. Diaz, I'd bet it's is still not as rare as bush. Posted by: garrett at January 11, 2014 01:24 AM (f7EJh) Was it a real announcement though? I was under the impression she stated something that they turned into a 'I support Bush' headline.

Posted by: RWC at January 10, 2014 09:30 PM (Q6HBD)

534 I saw Backbone and Bush open for Hole in .... ... eh ... shut up, no one's paying me for this.

Posted by: Waterhouse at January 10, 2014 09:30 PM (pg7dp)

535 .....and they lost her luggage. It's the little things that make flying so rewarding.

Posted by: garrett at January 10, 2014 09:31 PM (f7EJh)

536 Oh good finally home. Now I can properly get pantsless for the ONT.

Posted by: chemjeff at January 10, 2014 09:33 PM (9GG/0)

537 and they lost her luggage. Georgia Baggage Handlers Tentacled To Death in Bizarre Murders

Posted by: Tomorrow's Headlines Today at January 10, 2014 09:33 PM (pg7dp)

538 RWC: Diaz was talking about the bush "down there." And it was TMZ that extrapolated that into politics to make a joke, *not* Diaz. She was never even talking about politics.

Just wanted to be clear on all of that.

Posted by: qdpsteve at January 10, 2014 09:33 PM (HVI5a)

539 Hmmm 72% conservative, 100% bullshit. I like how all the questions are on a 6-point scale, but all the ratings are "YES/NO".

Posted by: cthulhu at January 10, 2014 09:33 PM (T1005)

540 Lauren: exactly. TMZ makes fun of *everybody* involved with celebrity culture, which helps a lot.

 

Posted by: qdpsteve at January 11, 2014 01:26 AM

 

Yeah, I do find the show funny. Don't know exactly what to make of the dude... sometimes he seems out there, sometimes he come across as a pretty savvy guy. I suspect doesn't give a shit and calls it as he sees it regardless of who or what bloc he pisses off. Sometimes I think he dares the shrill left lobby to take umbrage... "bring it, like I'd give a fuck and think there's such a thing as bad publicity." Dunno.

Posted by: otho at January 10, 2014 09:34 PM (9gNQd)

541 538 Oh good finally home. Now I can properly get pantsless for the ONT. Posted by: chemjeff at January 11, 2014 01:33 AM (9GG/0) Do tell.

Posted by: NSA by order of Bawney Fwank at January 10, 2014 09:34 PM (Q6HBD)

542
Judging by the near 1000 comments on the late night NRO thread about big wig Republican Rep Goodalatte signalling loud and clear that amnesty is a go, it doesn't seem to be going over well.

Posted by: Laurie David's Cervix at January 10, 2014 09:35 PM (kdS6q)

543 and they lost her luggage. meh... If her luggage was in her bed and the airlines had lost the BH, I think you'd be complaining mou' loudly ... or summoning the interdimensional portal ...

Posted by: Adriane... at January 10, 2014 09:35 PM (hrU8o)

544 cthulhu ,so sorry to hear about BH's luggage :/

yeah, fer sure, the luggage guys prolly did not run as fast as BH

Posted by: chemjeff at January 10, 2014 09:36 PM (9GG/0)

545 539 and they lost her luggage.

Georgia Baggage Handlers Tentacled To Death in Bizarre Murders

Posted by: Tomorrow's Headlines Today at January 11, 2014 01:33 AM (pg7dp)



That would be "Baggage Handlers Go Insane, Throw Themselves Into Baggage Mangling and Xray Inspection Equipment, Shortly AFTER They Find Passenger's Lost Bag and Ship It Off to Where It Belongs."

Posted by: cthulhu at January 10, 2014 09:38 PM (T1005)

546 wow I can't recall the last time I saw 1000 comments on a NRO Corner piece

Posted by: chemjeff at January 10, 2014 09:38 PM (9GG/0)

547 Que sera sera

Posted by: neo pilgrim at January 10, 2014 09:40 PM (R6JT1)

548 545 and they lost her luggage.

meh...

If her luggage was in her bed and the airlines had lost the BH, I think you'd be complaining mou' loudly ...

or summoning the interdimensional portal ...

Posted by: Adriane... at January 11, 2014 01:35 AM (hrU8o)



I'm perfectly happy to have her here. The luggage handlers' fate can wait.

Posted by: cthulhu at January 10, 2014 09:40 PM (T1005)

549 But how could you tell in Georgia the difference between kudzu and an eldritch tentacled monster?

Posted by: Anna Puma (+SmuD) at January 10, 2014 09:42 PM (ZqlGu)

550 60 I call it the Democrat Party, because, apparently, they don't like that.

This is reason enough!

Posted by: bill-o at January 10, 2014 09:42 PM (AWwDY)

551 Akira Kosemura's Fleur

http://youtu.be/REzyESOXxjs

Posted by: The Dude at January 10, 2014 09:43 PM (vJdyz)

552 551 But how could you tell in Georgia the difference between kudzu and an eldritch tentacled monster?

Posted by: Anna Puma (+SmuD) at January 11, 2014 01:42 AM (ZqlGu)



There are remarkable similarities!

Posted by: Euell Gibbons at January 10, 2014 09:44 PM (T1005)

553 But how could you tell in Georgia the difference between kudzu and an eldritch tentacled monster?

the monster has a southern drawl?

Posted by: chemjeff at January 10, 2014 09:44 PM (9GG/0)

554 But how could you tell in Georgia the difference between kudzu and an eldritch tentacled monster? Eldritch monsters aren't powered by a Mazda rotary engines! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mIF4qYNu-Bk

Posted by: Waterhouse at January 10, 2014 09:47 PM (pg7dp)

555 Well, I don't imagine they are.

Posted by: Waterhouse at January 10, 2014 09:47 PM (pg7dp)

556 529 I actually like TMZ. I mean, they obviously have their eyeroll inducing moments with the brain dead liberalism, but I like their take on the stupid celebrity culture. Posted by: Lauren at January 11, 2014 01:24 AM (hFL/3) Harvey is smart. Why piss off what could be half of your audience when you can get bigger ratings by appealing to conservatives also. One thing I have noticed is that the real irritating TMZ staffers are the real Libs, and I think he shoots the show to be like that. Those staffers are the ones that all the other staffers make fun of.

Posted by: Ashley Judd's Puffy Scamper, free market capitalist at January 10, 2014 09:48 PM (BXLPR)

557 552 60
I call it the Democrat Party, because, apparently, they don't like that.

This is reason enough!

Posted by: bill-o at January 11, 2014 01:42 AM (AWwDY)


===


I call it the slavery party.     I am extrrreeeeemely popular with them.

Posted by: jc at January 10, 2014 09:49 PM (PlzOe)

558 Well, I don't imagine they are. I'm not about to slice one apart to verify. Unless someone buys me a bigger boat.

Posted by: Waterhouse at January 10, 2014 09:53 PM (pg7dp)

559 556 But how could you tell in Georgia the difference between kudzu and an eldritch tentacled monster?

Eldritch monsters aren't powered by a Mazda rotary engines!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mIF4qYNu-Bk

Posted by: Waterhouse at January 11, 2014 01:47 AM (pg7dp)



Vut you like to try diss again?

Posted by: Felix Wankel at January 10, 2014 09:56 PM (T1005)

560 Ashley Judd: hmmm... ;-)

And everybody, I'm out. Thanks for the great chat tonight.

Posted by: qdpsteve at January 10, 2014 09:56 PM (HVI5a)

561

 

huhuhuhuh uh huhuh... "wankel"... huhuhuhuh

Posted by: butthead at January 10, 2014 09:59 PM (9gNQd)

562 But how could you tell in Georgia the difference between kudzu and an eldritch tentacled monster? One says, "The devil went down to Georgia..."; the other says, "We are here. We are here. We are Here!" ...

Posted by: Adriane... at January 10, 2014 10:00 PM (hrU8o)

563 Cooth, Glad BH made it home safely. Man how I hate the ATL airport... I, too have had to O.J. my way through from one end to the other, when I was supposed to have a two hour layover. Luckily, the flight attendant thought I was charming (or felt bad for me) & brought me half a dozen free Jim Beams. Oh. And had luggage lost from there, to boot.

Posted by: shredded chi - broke, busted & disgusted at January 10, 2014 10:01 PM (yvjkM)

564 Oh. And had luggage lost from there, to boot. Stompy Boots?!?

Posted by: Adriane... at January 10, 2014 10:08 PM (hrU8o)

565 As to Harvey Levin, I've always liked him. Sure, he's a lefty, but a sane one. He's no moonbat. As mentioned upthread, he's very intelligent. And shrewd. He's parlayed a gig on local TV in Cali to a multi-million $ media empire - no small feat. Not to mention he's a In awesome shape for a guy in his 60's. Trivia: Did you know he was in the movie "Volcano?" TV reporter.

Posted by: shredded chi - broke, busted & disgusted at January 10, 2014 10:08 PM (yvjkM)

566 565 Cooth,
Glad BH made it home safely.
Man how I hate the ATL airport... I, too have had to O.J. my way through from one end to the other, when I was supposed to have a two hour layover. Luckily, the flight attendant thought I was charming (or felt bad for me) & brought me half a dozen free Jim Beams.
Oh. And had luggage lost from there, to boot.

Posted by: shredded chi - broke, busted & disgusted at January 11, 2014 02:01 AM (yvjkM)



Have you still been chatting with Joffen? I haven't contacted him since that first night, 'cause I was under the impression that you were in touch.....but in between the projects and the BH and the confusion and all, I continue to be concerned.

Posted by: cthulhu at January 10, 2014 10:09 PM (T1005)

567 Heh. No, Adraine. I don't think you want to see me in stompy boots.

Posted by: shredded chi - broke, busted & disgusted at January 10, 2014 10:10 PM (yvjkM)

568 Joffen posted in some threads today. And stuff.

Posted by: Merovign, Dark Lord of the Sith[/i] [/b] [/s] [/u] at January 10, 2014 10:14 PM (qyfb5)

569 Yes, we talk pretty often. Actually helping each other a bit, I guess, if you know what I mean. I was even thinking of shooting him a msg tonight. He's doing good. He's been here some today, too.

Posted by: shredded chi - broke, busted & disgusted at January 10, 2014 10:14 PM (yvjkM)

570 Night all. Here is "Mad Surfer" by Kenichi Asai: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBMVn6wuoLQ

Posted by: The Political Hat at January 10, 2014 10:15 PM (AymDN)

571 #567

If you lived in LA, all of the TV people in 'Volcano' were familiar faces. There was one long-time KTLA guy who appeared in movie almost every year since KTLA started broadcasting, up until he retired in his eighties.

Despite the general impossibility, I can never pass up watching the last parts of that movie. I love the ending shot of 'Mt. Wilshire' as Randy Newman's 'I Love LA' kicks in. Hate the stupid race subplot, and the guy you know is going to die within a minute of being introduced because he is a smoker and gives Anne Heche a hard time. In the theater, I leaned over to my friend and said, "That guy dies, I guarantee it."

Posted by: Epobirs at January 10, 2014 10:16 PM (bPxS6)

572 567 As to Harvey Levin, I've always liked him. Sure, he's a lefty, but a sane one. He's no moonbat. As mentioned upthread, he's very intelligent. And shrewd. He's parlayed a gig on local TV in Cali to a multi-million $ media empire - no small feat. Not to mention he's a In awesome shape for a guy in his 60's. Trivia: Did you know he was in the movie "Volcano?" TV reporter. Posted by: shredded chi - broke, busted & disgusted at January 11, 2014 02:08 AM (yvjkM) He doesn't have thin skin. When the staffers bust on him, he laughs with the joke. Honestly, the guy knows that those bus tours bring him some serious coin, and those people are middle America, not the typical lefty kooks. He isn't going to kill his golden goose.

Posted by: Ashley Judd's Puffy Scamper, formerly MrCaniac, I'm A Lawyer at January 10, 2014 10:16 PM (BXLPR)

573 Ahem . He's doing well. (public schoolin' showing through again)

Posted by: shredded chi - broke, busted & disgusted at January 10, 2014 10:17 PM (yvjkM)

574

Posted by: Epobirs at January 11, 2014 02:16 AM (bPxS6)


problem with Volcano is it came out at the same time of the better Dante's Peak

Posted by: The Dude at January 10, 2014 10:20 PM (vJdyz)

575 571 Yes, we talk pretty often. Actually helping each other a bit, I guess, if you know what I mean. I was even thinking of shooting him a msg tonight.
He's doing good. He's been here some today, too.

Posted by: shredded chi - broke, busted & disgusted at January 11, 2014 02:14 AM (yvjkM)



Good, good. Y'know, with all the folks that occasionally say, "oh, man, I'm glad this place keeps me sane!!!!", there's the flip side....what of those who have wandered off?



What depths of madness and horror, spawned from the unknowable abyss that existed in the time before time, populated by terrors from other realms, might await those who.....oh, sorry. Got away from me there for a second.

Posted by: cthulhu at January 10, 2014 10:24 PM (T1005)

576 573 #567 If you lived in LA, all of the TV people in 'Volcano' were familiar faces. There was one long-time KTLA guy who appeared in movie almost every year since KTLA started broadcasting, up until he retired in his eighties. Despite the general impossibility, I can never pass up watching the last parts of that movie. I love the ending shot of 'Mt. Wilshire' as Randy Newman's 'I Love LA' kicks in. Hate the stupid race subplot, and the guy you know is going to die within a minute of being introduced because he is a smoker and gives Anne Heche a hard time. In the theater, I leaned over to my friend and said, "That guy dies, I guarantee it." Posted by: Epobirs at January 11, 2014 02:16 AM (bPxS6) Since it was released 5 years after the Rodney King Riots, there was no way in hell the left wasn't going to incorporate that into any movie or show taking place in LA. Which now leads me to wonder, are there any shows on television now that actually take place in LA?

Posted by: Ashley Judd's Puffy Scamper, formerly MrCaniac, I'm A Lawyer at January 10, 2014 10:25 PM (BXLPR)

577 eh Volcano and Dante's Peak were both pretty ridiculous

Posted by: chemjeff at January 10, 2014 10:27 PM (9GG/0)

578 Solaris comes on after The Thing. The Soviet version. I haven't seen that since the first time it came out.

Posted by: Daybrother at January 10, 2014 10:27 PM (5XKBj)

579 #578

You mean, besides NCIS LA? (Interiors shot a few miles from my home.)

Posted by: Epobirs at January 10, 2014 10:28 PM (bPxS6)

580 Which now leads me to wonder, are there any shows on television now that actually take place in LA?

Posted by: Ashley Judd's Puffy Scamper, formerly MrCaniac, I'm A Lawyer at January 11, 2014 02:25 AM (BXLPR)


house of lies

Posted by: The Dude at January 10, 2014 10:29 PM (vJdyz)

581 Which now leads me to wonder, are there any shows on television now that actually take place in LA? I remember a popular riot sitcom back in the early '90s. Too expensive these days. I think NCIS L.A. is actually filmed there. I don't watch it.

Posted by: Daybrother at January 10, 2014 10:30 PM (R1BQX)

582 #576

Dante's Peak had it's own problems. The Charles Halloran character was another guy you knew was a goner within a minute of being introduced. (But then, Charles Halloran characters tend to die a lot.) The mish mash of effects associated with volcanic activity were absurdly varied for a single event in a single location. And the final shot depicts Pierce Brosnan as having fully recovered from his grievous injuries. You'd think he'd lose that arm or much of the use of it, if he didn't bleed out from the compound fracture that went untreated for a considerable amount of time.

Posted by: Epobirs at January 10, 2014 10:32 PM (bPxS6)

583 Some interesting lava flows .... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f0-Qz-aeaU4

Posted by: Adriane... at January 10, 2014 10:36 PM (hrU8o)

584 Good, good. Y'know, with all the folks that occasionally say, "oh, man, I'm glad this place keeps me sane!!!!", there's the flip side....what of those who have wandered off? __________ Yeah. I can honestly say that between the distraction from issues, being able to just vent and chatting with people that seem to care, I can truly say this place helps keeps me sane. I hope anyone else out there that needs a kind word isn't afraid to reach out... The more he & I talked, we were both like "you're telling me my own story" -weird, but nice to be able to connect with someone having some of the same struggles you are.

Posted by: shredded chi - broke, busted & disgusted at January 10, 2014 10:38 PM (yvjkM)

585 Big Bang Theory and Two and a Half Men are set in LA County, if not the City of Los Angeles. Pasadena and Malibu respectively.

Posted by: Epobirs at January 10, 2014 10:38 PM (bPxS6)

586 Bones is shot in LA if that matters

Posted by: The Dude at January 10, 2014 10:40 PM (vJdyz)

587  Evening all. Tried some sleep aid recommended here if you're over 55.Melatonin. Drowsy enough That I had to get the bottle to remember the name. First time trying it but doesn't work yet, thats why I'm here.

Posted by: bill sometimes bill from canada at January 10, 2014 10:42 PM (ByC8W)

588 Shot in LA and set in LA are two very different things. A lot of stuff tied to very specific locations are shot in LA. Like CSI, which is another show that uses sound stages near my home.

Funny thing, I was in Las Vegas this morning and the drive home was a hell of a lot longer than the distance to the building in Valencia supposedly containing the Clark County Police Labs.

Posted by: Epobirs at January 10, 2014 10:45 PM (bPxS6)

589 huhuhuhuh uh huhuh... "wankel"... huhuhuhuh Posted by: butthead They're awfully efficient machines.

Posted by: weft cut-loop [/i] [/b] at January 10, 2014 10:50 PM (tlwVg)

590 IÂ’ve been missing the past few days. I was working from home but taking long naps during the day. I wouldnÂ’t start to work until 5 or 6 pm. Hello to everyone that is still here.

Posted by: Carol at January 10, 2014 10:51 PM (z4WKX)

591 590 Shot in LA and set in LA are two very different things. A lot of stuff tied to very specific locations are shot in LA. Like CSI, which is another show that uses sound stages near my home.

Funny thing, I was in Las Vegas this morning and the drive home was a hell of a lot longer than the distance to the building in Valencia supposedly containing the Clark County Police Labs.

Posted by: Epobirs at January 11, 2014 02:45 AM (bPxS6)



I always thought it amusing that "The Six Million Dollar Man" reported to work in an arts college.

Posted by: cthulhu at January 10, 2014 10:52 PM (T1005)

592 592 IÂ’ve been missing the past few days. I was working from home but taking long naps during the day.
I wouldnÂ’t start to work until 5 or 6 pm.

Hello to everyone that is still here.

Posted by: Carol at January 11, 2014 02:51 AM (z4WKX)



Are you getting better, yet? Chronic tiredness is a symptom for all sorts of things.

Posted by: cthulhu at January 10, 2014 10:54 PM (T1005)

593 BBTheory is pretty much the 2 sigma object in H-wood now.

Posted by: weft cut-loop [/i] [/b] at January 10, 2014 10:57 PM (tlwVg)

594 that good old anime jiggle

http://bit.ly/1cNdm8P

Posted by: The Dude at January 10, 2014 10:57 PM (vJdyz)

595 Hello Carol, hope you're feeling better ...

Posted by: Adriane... at January 10, 2014 10:58 PM (hrU8o)

596 199 Good Lord, you guys have great prices in the States.

I just checked; that costs $56.20 in Ontario.

Posted by: Waterhouse at January 10, 2014 10:41 PM (UzasV)

Yeah, but you have "free health care".


Nip Sip for teh Win!

Posted by: bill-o at January 10, 2014 10:59 PM (AWwDY)

597 hi Carol hope everything is well

Posted by: chemjeff at January 10, 2014 10:59 PM (9GG/0)

598 There is a sign, about pouring wine, and grapes on the vine, at 599 ...

Posted by: Adriane... at January 10, 2014 11:01 PM (hrU8o)

599 oh well ...

Posted by: Adriane... at January 10, 2014 11:01 PM (hrU8o)

600 Hello to everyone that is still here Hi, Carol. Are you feeling better yet? I hope so. Was getting concerned, because I haven't seen you around. I sent you an email a couple days ago too. Glad you're at least feeling up to working.

Posted by: shredded chi - broke, busted & disgusted at January 10, 2014 11:02 PM (StNzx)

601 206 Boy, the NY Slime seems to be butt hurt over discovering the economy sucks and they can't blame Boosh.

http://tinyurl.com/mknbxv9

"once again confounded expectations"

Unexpectedly!


Posted by: bill-o at January 10, 2014 11:02 PM (AWwDY)

602 Try not to be blue, If you have the flu, or live next to a zoo, at 602 ...

Posted by: Adriane... at January 10, 2014 11:02 PM (hrU8o)

603 bill-o at January 11, 2014 03:02 AM (AWwDY) Trust me, they're a creative bunch. Bush will be blamed by 2 birds in the hand any minute now ...

Posted by: Adriane... at January 10, 2014 11:04 PM (hrU8o)

604 oh well. Good night, good people. Stay healthy as best you can, Stay happy as best you believe, Stay tuned as there's always more to come ...

Posted by: Adriane... at January 10, 2014 11:06 PM (hrU8o)

605 The fresh prince of Bel Air was set and filmed in LA, while The fresh prince of Bill Ayers was set in Chicago but filmed in DC. Sometimes on location from the golf course.

Posted by: shredded chi - broke, busted & disgusted at January 10, 2014 11:07 PM (StNzx)

606 It's too late for me to continue watching TCM, but Open Culture has the YouTube links to Solaris.

Posted by: Isn't that Reason's editor in that flick at January 10, 2014 11:07 PM (R6JT1)

607 Aren't we something like 4.6 months before the Cubs are mathematically excluded from the play-offs I thought the Cubs were mathematically eliminated from the play-offs before the 7th inning stretch on opening day. When they weren't playing that day.

Posted by: Fox2! at January 10, 2014 11:08 PM (cHwSy)

608 G'night, Adriane.

Posted by: shredded chi - broke, busted & disgusted at January 10, 2014 11:09 PM (StNzx)

609 Referring to the Bridgegate part of this post... I've always thought the "But Johnny does it too, and he gets away with it" argument was pathetic. I hope I don't see it again.

Posted by: Meremortal at January 10, 2014 11:13 PM (jTKU5)

610 #593

They shot a LOT in and around Thousand Oaks back then. I've mentioned before how my siblings and I were going nuts watching the second episode, after the initial set of TV movies, in IIRC 1974, where Steve Austin was running across a minefield to reach a weird looking building that was the then Thousand Oaks Civic Center. Also the home of Proteus IV in 'Demon Seed.'

They gave up on the building when an ADA survey indicated it would be nearly impossible to make the place compliant without spending more than it was worth, along with the increasing need for more office space as the city grew.

Posted by: Epobirs at January 10, 2014 11:17 PM (bPxS6)

611 Femskins on Red eye!

Posted by: Fox2! at January 10, 2014 11:21 PM (cHwSy)

612 Fox 2! I just saw it too! TheyÂ’re sick puppies!

Posted by: Carol at January 10, 2014 11:22 PM (z4WKX)

613 Femskin is a family owned business, a mother & her son. Did you see how many people were wearing those doll outfits?

Posted by: Carol at January 10, 2014 11:23 PM (z4WKX)

614 I am going to start to record RedEye. I watched it yesterday too. I didnÂ’t realize it was entire body suit.

Posted by: Carol at January 10, 2014 11:26 PM (z4WKX)

615 Posted by: Adriane... at January 11, 2014 02:58 AM (hrU8o) Hello Adriane, I am a lot better, just very tired. Thank you for asking.

Posted by: Carol at January 10, 2014 11:27 PM (z4WKX)

616 >>>Femskin is a family owned business, a mother & her son.<<<



Aww. That's terrific.

Posted by: Norman Bates at January 10, 2014 11:37 PM (3z8gK)

617 218 @207

I got 83%. I think the last 17% are the Time people classifying libertarian answers as liberal.

Agree: 78% Conservative + 22% Liberal = 100% Libertarian

Posted by: bill-o at January 10, 2014 11:42 PM (AWwDY)

618 * bugle sounds * Drop yer c*cks and grab yer socks! It's 0345. You will be outside, in proper uniform, and in proper formation, in five minutes! Now MOVE

Posted by: Mike Hammer at January 10, 2014 11:46 PM (aDwsi)

619 to anyone that saw Femskin on Red Eye a while ago, please spare yourself from visit their website. i wish I had never looked it up. I thought it was a nightmarish thing on an ONT last week & then Ace posted the next day. DONÂ’T or youÂ’ll regret it.

Posted by: Carol at January 10, 2014 11:52 PM (z4WKX)

620 @615

Is that what Bill Schultz is up to now?

Posted by: just wonderin' at January 10, 2014 11:56 PM (3z8gK)

621 Is that what Bill Schultz is up to now? Posted by: just wonderingÂ’ at January 11, 2014 03:56 AM (3z8gK) I hope not. I read that Guttfield read that he left Red Eye but gave no reason & He hasnÂ’t turned up anywhere yet that I know of.

Posted by: Carol at January 11, 2014 12:19 AM (z4WKX)

622 I finally got around to the "24 under-reported scandals" link, and about half of them are "meh."  How about the "violate separation of powers by outright ignoring everyone else" issues, instead of small ball? How about issuing tens-of-thousands of pages of unconstitutional bullshit regulations on top of 2500 pages of unconstitutional bullshit law? How about waivers as a way of relieving favored groups from the hammer of socialist whompin'? How about the massive stonewalling?

Posted by: cthulhu at January 11, 2014 12:30 AM (T1005)

623 cthulhu - Old and stale, Constitutional Republic. New and hawt, Totalitarian Boot.

Posted by: Mike Hammer at January 11, 2014 12:40 AM (aDwsi)

624 I hereby propose the "Fuck You -- You Were Wrong, Wrong, Wrong" act of 20XX: Whereas, the American Electorate has finally come to their senses, every act passed during the term of a Democratic President without a majority of Republicans in both houses is repealed; every treaty accepted without a majority of Republicans is hereby renounced; every appointed official seated without a majority of Republicans is now a drone target; every regulation promulgated during the Obama years is withdrawn; and anything soiled by the hand of Eric Holder or Valjar Binks is repudiated.



One quick slice, and the American people would start kicking ass and taking names within 18 months......

Posted by: cthulhu at January 11, 2014 12:43 AM (T1005)

625 625 cthulhu - Old and stale, Constitutional Republic. New and hawt, Totalitarian Boot.

Posted by: Mike Hammer at January 11, 2014 04:40 AM (aDwsi)



Speaking of which, I need to get back into the habit of including Andrew Jackson dollar coins in tips, with pointed reference to the Bank War -- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bank_War -- and the Icelandic approach to the financial crisis -- http://rt.com/op-edge/iceland-miracle-economic-recovery-484/ .



I've been remiss over the last year, as a variety of crises have intervened. But it's a good habit to be in.

Posted by: cthulhu at January 11, 2014 12:55 AM (T1005)

626 Hey guys. Just got up. How's everyone doing?

Posted by: Joffen, fucking sunshine patriot at January 11, 2014 12:59 AM (WPBmS)

627 628 Hey guys. Just got up. How's everyone doing?

Posted by: Joffen, fucking sunshine patriot at January 11, 2014 04:59 AM (WPBmS)





Hey, Joffen -- howzit goin'? The BH and I were talking about Niagara Falls being frozen on the drive back from the airport.

Posted by: cthulhu at January 11, 2014 01:12 AM (T1005)

628 Well, shit. I'll be back in a little while.

Posted by: Joffen, fucking sunshine patriot at January 11, 2014 01:12 AM (WPBmS)

629 Was it something I said?

Posted by: cthulhu at January 11, 2014 01:13 AM (T1005)

630 Note to Joffen, lurkers, non-regulars -- it is fairly common on the ONT for people to take +/- 10-minute breaks to refresh their beverages, take a whiz, check other sites for content, try to remember that hot babes' name, or whatever. It's best to give them time to get their shit together.

Posted by: cthulhu at January 11, 2014 01:18 AM (T1005)

631 I think you just missed him by seconds.

Posted by: otho at January 11, 2014 01:21 AM (9gNQd)

632 I'm back, baby!

Posted by: Joffen, fucking sunshine patriot at January 11, 2014 01:27 AM (WPBmS)

633

The BH and I were talking about Niagara Falls being frozen on the drive back from the airport.

 

I actually live about 5 minutes from the actual Falls. That's 5 minutes, walking. So, if any of you morons ever visit and want a tour from a local, lemme know.

Glad to hear everything worked out for your BH, Cooth.

Posted by: Joffen, fucking sunshine patriot at January 11, 2014 01:30 AM (WPBmS)

634 I think C-man is taking another whiz or doing pron or both. Only 5 mins from the big N falls? I'd like to see that one day. Have only ever seen pretty lame falls. Fairly high, but just a drip really by comparison.

Posted by: otho at January 11, 2014 01:33 AM (9gNQd)

635 636: Come visit someday! I can actually hear them when I have my window open. Pretty neat.

Posted by: Joffen, fucking sunshine patriot at January 11, 2014 01:35 AM (WPBmS)

636 I was wondering about that. Only 5 mins away you must be able to hear it.

Posted by: otho at January 11, 2014 01:36 AM (9gNQd)

637 You can hear it from the house, I mean? That would be awesome.

Posted by: otho at January 11, 2014 01:37 AM (9gNQd)

638 638: Yep. Its just background noise at this point, but it sucks to get woken up by fireworks every so often lol

Posted by: Joffen, fucking sunshine patriot at January 11, 2014 01:39 AM (WPBmS)

639 639: I've got my window open and can hear them as I type this.

Posted by: Joffen, fucking sunshine patriot at January 11, 2014 01:40 AM (WPBmS)

640 I wouldn't mind that kind of background noise. Beats the shit out of what I get. What are the fireworks about? And how often?

Posted by: otho at January 11, 2014 01:40 AM (9gNQd)

641 637 636: Come visit someday! I can actually hear them when I have my window open. Pretty neat. Posted by: Joffen, fucking sunshine patriot at January 11, 2014 05:35 AM (WPBmS


If you have your window open when half the falls are frozen solid, that's probably prima facie evidence that you're batshit crazy.

Posted by: cthulhu at January 11, 2014 01:41 AM (T1005)

642 641 639: I've got my window open and can hear them as I type this.

Posted by: Joffen, fucking sunshine patriot at January 11, 2014 05:40 AM (WPBmS)



Last I checked, it's fucking cold there. Why is your window open?

Posted by: cthulhu at January 11, 2014 01:42 AM (T1005)

643

642: The fireworks happen every other week, I have no idea why. Just for shits and giggles, I suppose.

 

Hey Cooth!

Posted by: Joffen, fucking sunshine patriot at January 11, 2014 01:44 AM (WPBmS)

644 644: It was colder than a witch's teat a few nights ago. Right now its 43 degrees. I have my window open when I smoke.

Posted by: Joffen, fucking sunshine patriot at January 11, 2014 01:46 AM (WPBmS)

645 Niagra falls frozen solid? Get out of here. If that really happened I would have read about it in a comic book or something.

Posted by: otho at January 11, 2014 01:46 AM (9gNQd)

646 52% psycho + 90% conservative = racist? Prolly. I denounce myself in advance.

Posted by: weirdflunky at January 11, 2014 01:46 AM (QFvIw)

647 645
642: The fireworks happen every other week, I have no idea why. Just for shits and giggles, I suppose.

Hey Cooth!

Posted by: Joffen, fucking sunshine patriot at January 11, 2014 05:44 AM (WPBmS)



Yo, Joffen -- I can well understand existential angst; I can feel tremendous empathy for your broken relationship; I ache with the anguish of not being there for your daughter......but I'm a California boy and cannot see the attraction of having your window open. Brrrrr....

Posted by: cthulhu at January 11, 2014 01:49 AM (T1005)

648  I have my window open when I smoke.

 

Posted by: Joffen, fucking sunshine patriot at January 11, 2014 05:46 AM

 

Good for you. That's the spirit. I should smoke outside, but, I couldn't be bothered.

Posted by: otho at January 11, 2014 01:50 AM (9gNQd)

649

Niagara Falls is not frozen solid. Despite the polar vortex, it never was. The Falls been frozen solid in the past, but not since 1949.

Don't believe everything the MFM wants you to believe.

Posted by: Joffen, fucking sunshine patriot at January 11, 2014 01:51 AM (WPBmS)

650 647 Niagra falls frozen solid? Get out of here. If that really happened I would have read about it in a comic book or something.

Posted by: otho at January 11, 2014 05:46 AM (9gNQd)



http://news.msn.com/world/a-frozen-niagara-falls#image=5

Posted by: cthulhu at January 11, 2014 01:52 AM (T1005)

651 Niagara Falls is not frozen solid. Despite the polar vortex, it never was. The Falls been frozen solid in the past, but not since 1949.
Don't believe everything the MFM wants you to believe.

 

Posted by: Joffen, fucking sunshine patriot at January 11, 2014 05:51 AM

 

You're just messing with me. I know it. No way, dude.

Posted by: otho at January 11, 2014 01:53 AM (9gNQd)

652 653 Niagara Falls is not frozen solid. Despite the polar vortex, it never was. The Falls been frozen solid in the past, but not since 1949.Don't believe everything the MFM wants you to believe.

Posted by: Joffen, fucking sunshine patriot at January 11, 2014 05:51 AM

You're just messing with me. I know it. No way, dude.

Posted by: otho at January 11, 2014 05:53 AM (9gNQd)



If you know the falls, it's easy to square the circle -- Part of the falls has frozen.....and is rather spectacular....while much of it continues to flow. Mind you, the overall conditions necessary for this are ugly......

Posted by: cthulhu at January 11, 2014 01:58 AM (T1005)

653

gjs.me/?r4

Read that, from a Niagara Falls local who now writes for the Washington Times.

 

Posted by: Joffen, fucking sunshine patriot at January 11, 2014 01:58 AM (WPBmS)

654 Get a room, you three.

Posted by: shredded chi - broke, busted & disgusted at January 11, 2014 01:58 AM (StNzx)

655

Washington Post, sorry.

Niagara Falls typically gets icy, and the ice gives the illusion that it has frozen solid. It looks cool, but the Falls are pretty hard to actually freeze solid, with the several thousand tons of water flowing all the time. To me, those photos don't look all that different from any other winter. Still pretty, though.

Posted by: Joffen, fucking sunshine patriot at January 11, 2014 02:01 AM (WPBmS)

656 656 Get a room, you three.

Posted by: shredded chi - broke, busted & disgusted at January 11, 2014 05:58 AM (StNzx)


Say, what?



Where are you? I'm in Silicon Valley, where we don't have to worry about frozen waterfalls because it's looking a whole lot like a drought.

Posted by: cthulhu at January 11, 2014 02:02 AM (T1005)

657 656: Come join us and make it a foursome!

Posted by: Joffen, fucking sunshine patriot at January 11, 2014 02:03 AM (WPBmS)

658

Posted by: cthulhu at January 11, 2014 05:52 AM

 

Bloody hell. Is that real? Unfuckingbelievable.

Posted by: otho at January 11, 2014 02:03 AM (9gNQd)

659 I saw those pictures yesterday, & i have to admit i thought they were at least partially frozen.

Posted by: shredded chi - broke, busted & disgusted at January 11, 2014 02:03 AM (StNzx)

660 Who are you gonna believe, me or your lyin' eyes?

Posted by: Joffen, fucking sunshine patriot at January 11, 2014 02:06 AM (WPBmS)

661 Niagara Falls typically gets icy, and the ice gives the illusion that it has frozen solid. It looks cool, but the Falls are pretty hard to actually freeze solid, with the several thousand tons of water flowing all the time. To me, those photos don't look all that different from any other winter. Still pretty, though.

 

Posted by: Joffen, fucking sunshine patriot at January 11, 2014 06:01 AM

 

I wasn't aware that it even got partially frozen and what not. Wouldn't have thought it possible.

Posted by: otho at January 11, 2014 02:09 AM (9gNQd)

662 Love this: "Until 1912, tourists were allowed to walk on the bridge to look at the falls from below. That ended when the bridge broke apart and three tourists died." -- http://www.spokesman.com/stories/2014/jan/11/niagara-falls-borders-on-f-f-f-frozen/

Posted by: cthulhu at January 11, 2014 02:09 AM (T1005)

663 Time check?

Posted by: cthulhu at January 11, 2014 02:10 AM (T1005)

664 Oh, bother....

Posted by: cthulhu at January 11, 2014 02:10 AM (T1005)

665 There was ice over the Falls, but it was never frozen solid. That's all.

Posted by: Joffen, fucking sunshine patriot at January 11, 2014 02:11 AM (WPBmS)

666 Where are you? I'm in Silicon Valley, where we don't have to worry about frozen waterfalls because it's looking a whole lot like a drough _______ I'm in Norfolk. About a five iron from the Va Beach line. CDR M territory. We could use a little drought. It rained all day yesterday, and calling for more today. The pisser is, it's going to get up to 73° here today - after being 15° or so earlier in the week. so i can't go out to enjoy it.

Posted by: shredded chi - broke, busted & disgusted at January 11, 2014 02:12 AM (StNzx)

667 Still pretty impressive. I really have to adjust my concept of cold.

Posted by: otho at January 11, 2014 02:13 AM (9gNQd)

668 So, Joffen....and I realize, being from the Great White North and slumming it in the tropics of Niagara Falls, what the hell can you do in polar vortex weather? Do you just liquor yourself up, wrap yourself in quilts, hibernate, and hope that you emerge in a thaw?

Posted by: cthulhu at January 11, 2014 02:14 AM (T1005)

669 Lone Survivor opened last night. Anyone go see it? Prolly taking Boss Lady today although she's gonna be heartbroken by it.

Posted by: weirdflunky at January 11, 2014 02:14 AM (QFvIw)

670 I thought they just clubbed baby seals for fun. That and watch Bob & Doug McKenzie reruns.

Posted by: shredded chi - broke, busted & disgusted at January 11, 2014 02:16 AM (StNzx)

671 670: We just go outside is our shorts and t-shirt and laugh at all the people slipping on the ice.

Posted by: Joffen, fucking sunshine patriot at January 11, 2014 02:22 AM (WPBmS)

672 668 Where are you? I'm in Silicon Valley, where we don't have to worry about frozen waterfalls because it's looking a whole lot like a drough
_______

I'm in Norfolk. About a five iron from the Va Beach line. CDR M territory. We could use a little drought. It rained all day yesterday, and calling for more today.
The pisser is, it's going to get up to 73° here today - after being 15° or so earlier in the week. so i can't go out to enjoy it.

Posted by: shredded chi - broke, busted & disgusted at January 11, 2014 06:12 AM (StNzx)



I'm still trying to wrap my head around some places, largely because my feet get extremely itchy when I think about all the bonded indebtedness that I'm supposed to pay off by virtue of living here with shit I never wanted. As an example, I give you the 49ers stadium. The local politicians indebted me to the tune of $4,000 to make it happen -- the BH for another $4K. I'd rather live in NC's climate than make a single payment toward that debt.

Posted by: cthulhu at January 11, 2014 02:22 AM (T1005)

673 673 670: We just go outside is our shorts and t-shirt and laugh at all the people slipping on the ice.

Posted by: Joffen, fucking sunshine patriot at January 11, 2014 06:22 AM (WPBmS)


There's a weird balance to the sarcasm and snark on this. I am one of the very few people in the area to wear t-shirts and shorts year-round....because I know that Bay Area Climate is seriously candy-ass.....but then I go, "uh, uh, uh, fuu....." for what Canadians consider nothingburgers.

Posted by: cthulhu at January 11, 2014 02:27 AM (T1005)

674 Posted by: Peaches at January 10, 2014 10:16 PM (8lmkt) --- Yes. They also might have a $$$ factor in mind. I blame  lot on the lawyer, rightly or wrongly.

Posted by: Baldy at January 11, 2014 02:34 AM (2bql3)

675 Don't get me started on city boondoggles, cooth. Norfolk finally got light rail running. If you get bored, bingle it - millions in overruns, multiple delays, corruption... All for 7 miles of train that nobody wanted & novody rides. It goes nowhere. From downtown to VAB line - not to Norfolk Naval Station, Not to ODU, It's costing us tons. And they've been itching to get a pro sports team - any team, any sport - for years. Ready to tax us more & build a stadium. It makes me sick. I guess you got me started. Sorry.

Posted by: shredded chi - broke, busted & disgusted at January 11, 2014 02:37 AM (StNzx)

676 675: Pussy.

Posted by: Joffen, fucking sunshine patriot at January 11, 2014 02:38 AM (WPBmS)

677 ...Oort cloud

Posted by: panzernashorn at January 11, 2014 02:42 AM (MhA4j)

678 678 675: Pussy.

Posted by: Joffen, fucking sunshine patriot at January 11, 2014 06:38 AM (WPBmS)



Are you going to be awake for at least 10 minutes? I've got a story that will take that long to type.

Posted by: cthulhu at January 11, 2014 02:43 AM (T1005)

679 but then I go, "uh, uh, uh, fuu....." for what Canadians consider It may be cold up there, but at least they have Kary Osmond. Cuter than Nigella OR Giada. http://tinyurl.com/lv4bj4q

Posted by: shredded chi - broke, busted & disgusted at January 11, 2014 02:46 AM (StNzx)

680 680: Yep.

Posted by: Joffen, fucking sunshine patriot at January 11, 2014 02:47 AM (WPBmS)

681 677 Don't get me started on city boondoggles, cooth.
Norfolk finally got light rail running. If you get bored, bingle it - millions in overruns, multiple delays, corruption... All for 7 miles of train that nobody wanted & novody rides. It goes nowhere. From downtown to VAB line - not to Norfolk Naval Station, Not to ODU, It's costing us tons.
And they've been itching to get a pro sports team - any team, any sport - for years. Ready to tax us more & build a stadium. It makes me sick.

I guess you got me started. Sorry.

Posted by: shredded chi - broke, busted & disgusted at January 11, 2014 06:37 AM (StNzx)



I live in Califuckyall -- we have state income taxes, property tax assessments, special raids on sales taxes, and bonded indebtedness....on everything under the sun: parks, pensions, bullet trains, chilluns, stadiums, colleges, edumication, research, and "income inequality."

Posted by: cthulhu at January 11, 2014 02:49 AM (T1005)

682 Canadians seem to have the mentality that their rights come from Government. Its so weird.

Posted by: Joffen, fucking sunshine patriot at January 11, 2014 02:56 AM (WPBmS)

683 Morning everyone.  The front filled with thunderstorms has passed eastward.  Got heavy rain but nothing leaked through the roof this time.

Posted by: Anna Puma (+SmuD) at January 11, 2014 02:59 AM (ZqlGu)

684 678 675: Pussy.

Posted by: Joffen, fucking sunshine patriot at January 11, 2014 06:38 AM (WPBmS)



So, there's a little background to this -- my parents had five degrees between them. My dad retired as the #3 engineer for the City of Los Angeles, and my mom was a professor of Mathematics.



Anyway, during my youth, my mom was a full-time professor, while my dad also taught clases as a lecturer. Since my mom was on the tenure track, she found herself on the textbook committee....so we ended up with buttloads of college textbooks in the house.



Now I could drill down in that quite a ways, but this particular story is more about top layers. Every freakin' physics text had a picture to illustrate the phases of matter, and 90% of them used a snowflake. The frontispiece of the "phases of matter" chapter in the textbook was almost always those damned snowflakes.



And so I grew up in dread of them. Living in SoCal, it's not like I had experience with the real thing. I had more experience with shuri-ken from the Kung-Fu series than acual snowfall.



So I grew up believing that snowflakes were large, sharpe-edged, nasty projectiles associated with slowblwow

Posted by: cthulhu at January 11, 2014 03:04 AM (T1005)

685 686: Damn, Cooth. Traumatized by pictures of snowflakes.

Posted by: Joffen, fucking sunshine patriot at January 11, 2014 03:07 AM (WPBmS)

686 So I've decided that I'm going to look for work on the Ontario side of the Falls. The minimum wage is $10.25 vs $8 here. I'd be stupid not to do this.

Posted by: Joffen, fucking sunshine patriot at January 11, 2014 03:13 AM (WPBmS)

687 Absolutely fucking pouring outside right now. I'm laying in bed, delaying getting up and driving across town to get soaking wet tending to some horses. The thunder and lightning are extremely loud and bright, really not a day to get out of bed at all.

Posted by: Lincolntf at January 11, 2014 03:16 AM (ZshNr)

688 Democrat Mark Sokolich may not have been the real target of “Bridgegate.” It could well have been a big, fat, Chris Christie hissy fit aimed at New Jersey Senate Majority Leader Loretta Weinberg because she blocked his state Supreme Court nominees, a new parsing of the e-mail evidence suggests. Weinberg’s district is centered in Fort Lee. Just one day before his deputy chief of staff Bridget Anne Kelly sent an e-mail to the Port Authority requesting “traffic problems in Fort Lee,” Christie was railing at a press conference about how Weinberg and other Democrats were blocking his latest state Supreme Court nominee. “I simply could not be party to the destruction of [Justice] Helen Hoen’s professional reputation,” he told reporters of his decision to withdraw his pick’s nomination in order to spare her the ordeal of being challenged. Nypost

Posted by: Thunderb at January 11, 2014 03:18 AM (zOTsN)

689 LEGO - The Truth About Ewoks.
http://youtu.be/xRJ1aDaGN0o

Posted by: Anna Puma (+SmuD) at January 11, 2014 03:28 AM (ZqlGu)

690 690: Live by the narrative, die by the narrative. Christy was on the cover of TIME not too long ago. He was riding high on a wave of bullshit media coverage. Now, the same narrative that might have swept him into the White House will be his undoing.

Posted by: Joffen, fucking sunshine patriot at January 11, 2014 03:30 AM (WPBmS)

691 so I had this nightmare....

there was a piece of gum stuck between my teeth and I decided to pull it out with an over emotive slapstick schtick...

half an hour later the gum was as big as my upper torso...

Posted by: Sven 10077 at January 11, 2014 03:33 AM (TE35l)

692 That Brady Hi-Five is a running inside joke with the Pats....

Posted by: KW Dreaming at January 11, 2014 03:35 AM (/yOZJ)

693 Would still be better than this piece of rancid tripe from Michael Bay - Welcome to Yesterday.
http://youtu.be/KnGcWVoxftI

Enough with the teens with a time machine.

Posted by: Anna Puma (+SmuD) at January 11, 2014 03:36 AM (ZqlGu)

694 692 Joffen, fucking sunshine patriot at January 11, 2014 07:30 AM (WPBmS)

He's the media's boy not mine...the media acting like they are shocked *we* would defend him, they are shocked *we* won't defend him etc etc

Hey you fucks he is not *my* guy speak for yourselves.

Posted by: Sven 10077 at January 11, 2014 03:36 AM (TE35l)

695 695 Anna Puma (+SmuD) at January 11, 2014 07:36 AM (ZqlGu)

Michael Bay decided to have a plot twist Anna...

The US media is stuck in a time machine and get sent back to 2001-2009...George Bush got WAYYY fat and now the hilarity begins...

Donut Time Machine

Posted by: Sven 10077 at January 11, 2014 03:38 AM (TE35l)

696 daywalkers up

Posted by: weirdflunky at January 11, 2014 03:39 AM (QFvIw)

697 So this thing is going around on Twitter today:

8 questions to guess your political persuasion

http://science.time.com/2014/01/09/can-time-predict-your-politics/

I got 82% conservative.

Posted by: Y-not (@MoxieMom) at January 10, 2014 10:45 PM (zDsvJ)

87% here. Slightly to the right of Attila The Hun. Damned DNA. Heh.

Posted by: thatcrazyjerseyguy at January 11, 2014 05:45 AM (TPimP)

698 You're 85% conservative, 15% liberal.

Posted by: Sven 10077 at January 11, 2014 06:14 AM (TE35l)

699 >>He's the media's boy not mine...the media acting like they are shocked *we* would defend him, they are shocked *we* won't defend him etc etc.

This is McCain 2.0.
He was the MSM's favorite "Republican" because he constantly worked w/Dems and would easily put down his fellow Republicans on camera. They "loved" McCain right up until he decided to run for president, and then *boom* they turned on him. I think McCain was the only one surprised by this.

Posted by: Lizzy at January 11, 2014 06:52 AM (POpqt)

700 Nice to see the pic from "Ice Cold in Alex". Great war film. Took me a minute to notice the Ewok.

Posted by: TrueNorth at January 11, 2014 09:02 AM (Hm521)

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