I am known locally as the "Leo Kottke" of speech-confusing and disorienting, yet strangely edifying. B)
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I am known locally as the "Leo Kottke" of speech-confusing and disorienting, yet strangely edifying. B)
I'm willing to bet that most Yoopers can't understand a word that you say...
I enjoy a modicum of popularity even-probably for that precise reason.Quote:
Originally posted by clocker@8 April 2003 - 06:37
I'm willing to bet that most Yoopers can't understand a word that you say...
I'm proud you know of the yooper-though I live amongst them, as a native Philadelphian, I know I can never call this my home.
"Dances With Yoopers"-Whattaya think?
"Freezes Ass Off With Yoopers" would be more apt, methinks...
How does your 4-wheeler with the plow on it work in Philadelphia by the way?
My 4-wheeler don't need no stinking plow!Quote:
Originally posted by clocker@8 April 2003 - 06:56
"Freezes Ass Off With Yoopers" would be more apt, methinks...
How does your 4-wheeler with the plow on it work in Philadelphia by the way?
I haven't been back to Philly in 20 yrs.
Visited my little sister in NYC a couple years back; threatened to drag her (she was born in Cedarville, Mi.) and my wife (Chicago) to Philly just to show 'em what a real CHEESESTEAK tasted like. They blew me off-
Man, I'm tired-talk later.
Lamsey.........there are some pretty good points that Micheal Moore makes.
but to say that America has one of the most unfair societies makes you sound like a child.
We do not live in a fair world.(but I think we try to make things as equal as possible) those that have try to keep what they have.
That's the way it is, and has always been.
I wish things were differnt.(some things)
but it's not all black and white.
We all have our problems.......but do you think bashing the U.S. is going to solve them.
If you have a inferiority complex from living in an occupied country.
Take it up with England(or does Scotland now have it's supossed independance)
Peace brotherdoobie :rolleyes:
That's what I'm talking about....
"brotherdoobie" said it right; no need to add more.
:-"
Clocker,
That is a called alliteration, not to be confused with illiteracy.
"What a tale of terror, now their turbulency tells!"
I am familiar with the term and it's definition, thank you.
Maximum style points for bringing Edgar Allen into the fray.
Clocker-Quote:
Originally posted by hobbes@9 April 2003 - 21:34
Clocker,
That is a called alliteration, not to be confused with illiteracy.
"What a tale of terror, now their turbulency tells!"
Methinks we've been zinged by young Hobbes!
I shall ponder a response and deliver it 'pon the morn-'tis late. ;)
Still pondering.....so upset I can't sleep.
Meanwhile-can we be penalized for having too many smart guys on the same thread?
No penalty.
We'll just be lonely.
canadians. ha! :lol:
Thank you Z, for demonstrating my point so eloquently. ;)
i dunno, i havent read anything in this thread. but im surrounded by canadians everyday! i'm half!Quote:
Originally posted by clocker@9 April 2003 - 23:43
Thank you Z, for demonstrating my point so eloquently. ;)
lol! :lol:
You make it look effortless.
Z is blessed with the grace of youth AND dual citizenship to boot.Quote:
Originally posted by clocker@10 April 2003 - 06:52
You make it look effortless.
oh its effortless alright. :P
but all the canadians here seem to dispise the US. that really pisses me off sometimes. especially when teachers do it. wow... :angry:
Really?Quote:
Originally posted by Z@11 April 2003 - 04:43
but all the canadians here seem to dispise the US. that really pisses me off sometimes. especially when teachers do it. wow... :angry:
My experience up there was completely different. Canadians of my acquaintence were generally polite and friendly and secure in their national identity.
Of course they were all stuporous from fried dough and Labatts.
On a more serious matter, I bring to your attention the following:
Normally on the back of a box of coco pops or other breakfast cereal in the US I am verily informed that there would be prizes, games, free offers of toys inside etc.
However I am also verily informed that in Canada they have to put the French writing on the box instead and the French nutritional information etc, so there is no room for the prizes and games on the box.
So the Canadians owe my informant whose nationality shall go unmentioned) believes that a prolific apology for this heinous transgression is well overdue, as they "stole fun and games from young children especially innocent visiting American children" (and I would add, without hesitation, some now thirty something American males) ;) For the same reason Australians should apologise for their lack of frozen orange juice my informant expects a swift and heartfelt apology for the privations suffered.
On a final note, my informant 'advises' (and I use the word 'advises' advisedly for want of a stronger term) that this audience should watch 'Canadian Bacon' so that no apologies should be omitted.
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I am appalled and I DO share your pain.Quote:
Originally posted by chloe_cc2002@11 April 2003 - 06:44
However I am also verily informed that in Canada they have to put the French writing on the box instead and the French nutritional information etc, so there is no room for the prizes and games
Have you informed your Consulate?
Thank you for acknowledging MY pain. I am relieved that you are also as moved as I am.
The scars will eventually fade, and the wounds will heal.
However it is my belief that the present complaint about the lack of availability of frozen orange juice, Reesch's peanut butter cups and other critical aspects of Australian life, where the informant presently resides, possibly represents a traumatic re-capitulation of past abuses. (re: the said canadian packaging). :rolleyes:
Strange...I'm looking at some psycho maze on the back of my cereal box...and there was some Mickey Mouse toy inside...so I think your informant is incorrect. ;)Quote:
Originally posted by clocker@11 April 2003 - 07:00
However I am also verily informed that in Canada they have to put the French writing on the box instead and the French nutritional information etc, so there is no room for the prizes and games
:ninja:
Me :P
Unlike the US, Canada has vast tracts of open land and relatively few people.
In the States we use small, easy to choke on toys hidden in children's breakfast cereal as a form of Darwinian population control.
Don't fret...you'll get there...
Your advisor seems well-schooled in the afflictive art of "victimhood".Quote:
Originally posted by chloe_cc2002@11 April 2003 - 01:11
Thank you for acknowledging MY pain. I am relieved that you are also as moved as I am.
The scars will eventually fade, and the wounds will heal.
However it is my belief that the present complaint about the lack of availability of frozen orange juice, Reesch's peanut butter cups and other critical aspects of Australian life, where the informant presently resides, possibly represents a traumatic re-capitulation of past abuses. (re: the said canadian packaging). :rolleyes:
Is he/she an escaped American Liberal who might regrettably be taking advantage of your good nature and attempting to abuse your good offices by the despicable emotional strong-arming of a "CARE" package?
I suggest educating this person in the art of "making do".
YOUR pain is OUR main concern. I shall take it from you and absorb it, rendering it harmless.......
There-Done! :D
I wasn't aware that a Vulcan Mind Meld was possible over the internet.Quote:
Originally posted by j2k4@11 April 2003 - 20:40
YOUR pain is OUR main concern. I shall take it from you and absorb it, rendering it harmless.......
There-Done! :D
I wanna be Canadian
:'(
The Few. The Proud. The Canuck.Quote:
Originally posted by WeeMouse@11 April 2003 - 22:33
I wanna be Canadian
:'(
anyone wanna swap nationalities with me?
YES!!!Quote:
Originally posted by WeeMouse@11 April 2003 - 22:45
anyone wanna swap nationalities with me?
I am from Turkmanistan.
Scotland would be a BIG improvement.
I wasn't aware that a Vulcan Mind Meld was possible over the internet. [/b][/quote]Quote:
Originally posted by clocker+11 April 2003 - 16:32--></span><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (clocker @ 11 April 2003 - 16:32)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin--j2k4@11 April 2003 - 20:40
YOUR pain is OUR main concern. I shall take it from you and absorb it, rendering it harmless.......
There-Done! :D
Although I studied under Wm. F. Buckley, I know ALL of Bill Clinton's tricks, too-Got the recipe book right here. :P
The Few. The Proud. The Canuck. [/b][/quote]Quote:
Originally posted by clocker+11 April 2003 - 16:44--></span><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (clocker @ 11 April 2003 - 16:44)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin--WeeMouse@11 April 2003 - 22:33
I wanna be Canadian
:'(
Clocker-
Given your landed-immigrant status, I hereby confer upon you the newly minted (yet official in all the ways that really count) title of "AMERICANUCK".
Now you can be proud, and few, too. :lol:
I humbly accept this honor.Quote:
Originally posted by j2k4@11 April 2003 - 23:36
Given your landed-immigrant status, I hereby confer upon you the newly minted (yet official in all the ways that really count) title of "AMERICANUCK".
Now you can be proud, and few, too. :lol:
I'd like to start by thanking the Academy....
Don't start channelling Michael Moore, now.Quote:
Originally posted by clocker@11 April 2003 - 17:50
I'd like to start by thanking the Academy....
That was LIZA MINNELLI!! :o
I did pause to consider this and/or whether it was possible there was some licence involved or it was a case of false memory syndrome. I discounted my informant being incorrect as I am verily informed and have been duly instructed that this is beyond the realms of possibility. ;)Quote:
Strange...I'm looking at some psycho maze on the back of my cereal box...and there was some Mickey Mouse toy inside...so I think your informant is incorrect.
Clocker
:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:Quote:
In the States we use small, easy to choke on toys hidden in children's breakfast cereal as a form of Darwinian population control
Practitioner of Reason
When the said complaint was raised I thought it appropriate to put it into perspective, so I am of course responsible for it's packaging.Quote:
Your advisor seems well-schooled in the afflictive art of "victimhood".
Is he/she an escaped American Liberal who might regrettably be taking advantage of your good nature and attempting to abuse your good offices by the despicable emotional strong-arming of a "CARE" package?
I suggest educating this person in the art of "making do".
YOUR pain is OUR main concern. I shall take it from you and absorb it, rendering it harmless.......
There-Done!
Perhaps I have some skill in the afflictive art of victimhood. The said informant is an American (the proverbial cat is now out of the bag), and is not an escapee as such, but is NOT a liberal.
In fact I could write a treatise on victimology based upon being exposed to strong arm tactics such as listening patiently to a die hard Republican endlessly expounding the virtues of all Republican leaders. In the interests of making reasonable accommodations I read Ronald Reagan's biography to this end. (and re-read it upon being castigated when I got an important detail wrong) <_<
WeeMouse
Unless it is American I think that would be out of the question, but I will put it to my informant.Quote:
anyone wanna swap nationalities with me?
That's what you get for hanging out with j2k4.Quote:
Originally posted by chloe_cc2002@12 April 2003 - 01:49
In fact I could write a treatise on victimology based upon being exposed to strong arm tactics such as listening patiently to a die hard Republican endlessly expounding the virtues of all Republican leaders. In the interests of making reasonable accommodations I read Ronald Reagan's biography to this end. (and re-read it upon being castigated when I got an important detail wrong) <_
Quote:
That's what you get for hanging out with j2k4.
:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
Perhaps I am a bit of a natural too...
Yes, but are you regular?Quote:
Originally posted by chloe_cc2002@12 April 2003 - 02:00
Perhaps I am a bit of a natural too...