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hijacked the school
bus would be out on
parole now, eating
flank steak & renting
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A person like that doesn’t deserve flank steak. He deserves that grey spongy stuff they used to tell us was hamburger in the school cafeteria.
Yes, but I loved his perm.
BTW, Ace has a new Dusty girl. Neener , neener.
Spamword, “can,” as in, “Nice cans!”
Did y’all know the guy who played the Scorpio killer also played Garak, the Cardassian tailor who used to be a spy, on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine?
Given the speculations in the previous thread about Jeff’s possible Mossad work, I think we can possibly take this strange little coincidence as a quasi-confirmation that Jeff isn’t Mossad.
Anymore.
Yeah, but that was AB. He’s an operative for the Minbari Federation, as everyone knows.
I made a joke about Garak’s tailor shop that was tied for first for my dorkiest joke ever. I said the name of his shop was “Make It Sew”.
And Jesus, I don’t check in on Protein Wisdom for an afternoon and Jeff’s being accused of being an agent for Mossad…
Speaking of which, I don’t know if you watch “Lost,” (best new show on TV) but there’s a character on that show played by Mira Furlan.
“I made a joke about Garak’s tailor shop that was tied for first for my dorkiest joke ever.”
As someone named “dorkafork,” isn’t that a good thing?
Sssssshhhh Craig.. ixnay on the inbarimay ederationfay.. I’m on the job…
even more.. he deserves the spongy length of the 8” Gay Porn Cock as a cellmate…
I’d like to take credit for the amazing lifespan of “spongy length,” but I’m not sure it’s a good thing.
Hey Jeff, what, are you stoned or something? Where are the good posts we can riff on? Pretty soon I’m just gonna post a gratuitous AC/DC song. Not that they’re not all pretty much gratuitous.
OK, how about Sheryl?
I spent a year in the mouth of a whale
With a flame and a book of signs
You’ll never know how hard I’ve failed
Trying to make up for lost time
Once I believed in things unseen
I was blinded by the dark
Out of the multitude to me
He came and broke my heart
When the dust in the field has flown
And the youngest of hearts has grown
And you doubt you will ever be free
Don’t bail on me
River is wide and oh so deep
And it winds and winds around
I dream we’re happy in my sleep
Floating down and down and down
And the tide rushes by where we stand
And the earth underneath turns to sand
And we’re waiting for someone to see
Don’t bail on me
Tell ma I loved the man
Even though I turned and ran
Lovely and fine I could have been
Laying down in the palm of his hand
Laying down in the palm of his hand
Laying down in the palm of his hand
Staying down in the palm of his hand
In the morning you wait for the sun
And secretly hope it won’t come
But time washes everyone clean
Honey now don’t bail on me
Don’t bail on me
Don’t bail on me
I thought he was out on parole years ago and has simply been living under the assumed name of Michael Shiavo..
Maybe this is forever
Forever fades away
Like a rocket ascending into space
Could you not be sad
Could you not break down
After all I won’t let go o
Until you’re safe and sound
Until you’re safe and sound
There’s beauty in release
There’s no one left to please
But you and me
I don’t blame you for quitting
I know you really try
If only you could hang on through the night
I don’t want to be lonely
I don’t want to be scared
All our friends are waiting there
Until you’re safe and sound
Until you’re safe and sound
Feel like I could’ve held on
Feel like I could’ve let go
Feel like I could’ve helped you
Feel like I could’ve changed you
Feel like I could’ve held you
Feel like I could’ve hurt you
Feel like I was a stranger
Feel like I was an angel
Feel like I was a hero
Feel like I was a zero
Feel like I could have changed you
Feel like I could have healed you
Feel like I could have saved you
Feel like I should’ve heard you
Feel like I could have moved you
Feel like I could have changed you
Feel like I could have healed you
Feel like I should’ve told you
Feel like I could have loved you
Feel like I could have loved you
Feel like I could have loved you
Feel like I really loved you
Feel like I really loved you
Feel like I really loved you
Feel like I really loved you
Feel like I really loved you
Feel like I really loved you
Feel like I could’ve saved you
Feel like I could’ve saved you
Feel like I could’ve saved you.
Where the hell is everyone?
Whoever wrote that last tune must be a member of neogauche; or Barry Manilow…at least those are my feelings…
Well I went to bed in Memphis
And I woke up in Hollywood
I got a quarter
in my pocket
And I’d call you if I could
But I don’t know why
I gotta fly
I wanna rock and roll this party
I still wanna have some fun
Iwanna leave you feeling breathless
Show you how the west was won
But I gotta fly
I gotta fly o
Like Steve McQueen
All I need’s a fast machine
I’m gonna make it all right
Like Steve McQueen
Underneath your radar screen
You’ll never catch me tonite
I ain’t takin’ shit off no one
Baby that was yesterday
I’m an all American rebel
Making my big getaway
Yeah you know it’s time
I gotta fly
Like Steve McQueen
All I need’s a fast machine
I’m gonna make it all right
Like Steve McQueen
Underneath your radar screen
You’ll never catch me tonite
We got rockstars in the Whitehouse
All our popstars look like porn
All my heroes hit the highway
They don’t hang out here no more
You can call me on my cell phone (you can call me anytime)
You can page me all night long
But you won’t catch this freebird
I’ll already be long gone
Like Steve McQueen
All we need’s a fast machine
And we’re gonna make it all right
Like Steve McQueen
All I need’s a fast machine
I’m gonna make it all right
Like Steve McQueen
Underneath your radar screen
You’ll never catch me tonite
But you won’t catch this freebird
Watch yourself or I’ll start droppin’ some Nelly on ya, G…
Let me put this as succinctly as possible, Tom: Fuck you.
Sheryl is one of the greatest writer/performer/producers of the rock era. Right up there with Henley, Petty, and anyone else you want to name. Certainly, there are no women who can carry her panties.
And I sure would want to carry her panties somewhere.
Certainly, there are no women who can carry her panties.
Chrissie Hynde and Debbie Harry didn’t wear panties.
You can’t be serious. You think they compare to Sheryl?
And the Indigo Girls didn’t shave… and Tracy Thorn of “Everything but the Girl” and “Style Council” just a potted plant.
And, by the way, Sheryl who? – I’d toss a winkie guy atcha, but I hate those emoticons things.
You don’t mean Sheryl Crow do you?? Oh my gawwwwwddddd… I googled Sheryl and all I got was Crow and the gal who put her hand up Lambchops butt.
What did Chrissie Hynde and Debbie Harry have, one decent album each? And did they write, perform, and produce them?
Are you a musician, or a musicologist? Just asking.
Thats what he wants you to think..Its all damage control.. He’s probably scrambling around packing his overnite bag right now. Sorting through his fake passports, gluing his fake beard back on and running up his cellphone bill begging Tel Aviv to bring him in from the cold…
Mossad Handler:
‘Dont vorry Jeffrey.. zose stupid bloggies of yours know nussing..how could they ? theyre just speculating..shooting in zee dark. Keep focused on your mission. Have a glass of Manischewitz and chill – Star6 out’
And did they write, perform, and produce them?
Hell, Brian Eno did that on his solo efforts… but who wants to listen to the sounds of ambient noise at $15 a crack… and, just so I understand, are we talking about Cheryl Crow??
And, don’t say “Gawd,” just because Sondra does.
I thought you were kidding. Of course we’re talking about Sheryl Crow.
And AB, you’re killing me.
Are you a musician, or a musicologist? Just asking.
Listen; I figure the handshake is so complex to get into this frat that I’m just not gonna tell under the grounds that it will, inherently, incriminate me.
>And, don’t say “Gawd,†just because Sondra does.
What are you on about? Damn. AC/DC and Sheryl Crow and now you assign me a genesis for my wordstructure. Damn; the night is almost full.
Life is So Grand
Hey how bout doing that Santa Monica Blvd song? I mean, since theres all of 3 or 4 people on tonight and only a couple threads..
Santa Monica Blvd song
The Kinks, “Celluloid Heroes”?
Was that a shot, Alpha?
Brian Eno? Naw.. Lets listen to some Philip Glass.. I think he has a new album out where he layers a faucet dripping with 3 hours of the sound of toe nail clippers to create a fantastic musical experience.
Turing word: still
as in: Is he still alive ? How bout Walter/Wendy Carlos ?
Hope you don’t mind if I sit this one out, your words but a whisper, your deafness a SHOUT
no..I was serious.. I like that song.. It reminds me of being a teen in LA.
You know what, Tom? I’m betting that notwithstanding this little colloquy, you haven’t really listened to Sheryl Crow’s considerable output. Go out and get all her albums, and really listen to them, and you’ll see what I’m talking about. Truce?
I got..I got it.. Thats that dude with the flute that did Thick as a Brick and Aqualung..
Do I win a prize?
Speaking of Santa Monica Blvd, Martha Davis could kick Sheryl Crows skinny ass…
And Brian Eno, for all his pretensions, produced some damn fine muscicians. Nick Lowe’s “Pure Pop for Now People” a freaking classic. Although he went too far with Bowie. From where I type, anyway.
And it doesn’t reall do any good to quote her lyrics without the music and production.
OK, you guys go ahead.
I mean, “What is Jethro Tull?”
now do I win?
I’ll bet Jeff is watching this and laughing his ass off.
Truce?
Not only a truce, but I’ll tell you that your assumption correct. And, if she’s still goin’ with Lance Armstrong, I’m proud to say I cried my eyes out readin’ his book, out of empathy… so cheers, just joustin’ after my Clippers got beat in OT.
Then again, given his recent output, maybe not.
That flank steak comment is making me hungry.. I’m headin for my local all night Jack in the Box (we dont have Whitecastle here in Seattle)
Later music lovers
What is the content of the words for $200, Alex??
Not only a truce, but I’ll tell you that your assumption correct. And, if she’s still goin’ with Lance Armstrong, I’m proud to say I cried my eyes out readin’ his book, out of empathy… so cheers, just joustin’ after my Clippers got beat in OT.
OK, I need a translation. What assumption, and was the Lance Armstrong reference sarcastic, and are you really a Clippers fan?
Night, AB.
I don’t know jack about the depth of Sheryl Crow’s “work” – as you assumed. Lance Armstrong and I have something in common. I love the Clippers. I am not man. I am DEVO. Sorry, but all my dramatic self statements had me off on a fantasy trip to Akron OHIO…
had me off on a fantasy trip to Akron OHIO…
Where, by the way, Chrissie Hynde is from… but I digress.
Why the scare quotes around “work?” Maybe you should investigate her “work.” And I’m a Kings fan, which is just as scary as being a Clippers fan, for reasons I’m sure you’re aware of. Different reasons, but still.
Ok; Sheryl Crow is godhead… but can you blame me if I’d rather listen to Norah Jones or so many others.. I don’t think I said a negative thing about Ms. Crow… I just don’t dig her music.
Nice ass though.
Lets listen to some Philip Glass.. I think he has a new album out where he layers a faucet dripping with 3 hours of the sound of toe nail clippers to create a fantastic musical experience.
mmm, i’m thinking that’s more a cage thing. let me just go prepare my piano now.
HA! Nice.
And I give up, Tom. Go post something at Sondra’s. I’ll tell her we talked.
I’ll tell her we talked
Bragging so gauche… but if I give you cred… and when you’re talkin’ about best of all modern time you better not be ignoring Missy “Misdemeanor” Elliot, or Allison Moyet, or Cyndi Lauper, or Joni Mitchell, or Madonna, or Carole King, or Diana Krall or Sinead O’Connor or…
The funny thing is I anticipated someone bringing up Joni Mitchell, but really, let’s compare her output to Sheryl’s.
And, yeah, I’m gauche. So what?
Scoreboard
I know a Joni Mitchell lyric; I don’t know any of Sheryl’s.
On my egocentric-o-meter I’m givin’ the nod to Joni.
Next?
And you think that’s cool?
email me your address, I’ll send you all her CD’s.
That response took 4 minutes. Can you imagine that across a table at Coco’s. Mon dieu man. You have responsibilities in conversation.
You are failing miserably. But, you’ll always have Sheryl… and that guy in shorts that plays guitar squatting down real low.
Cheers.
Ha. That’s your latest argument? Pardon me for having a life. Cheers to you, sir.
Time for some serious spooning with my far better half.
Adieu.
What, no fisticuffs?
Aw, what the Hell? I leave you people alone for a day and a post about Dirty Harry turns into a debate on the merits of Cheryl Croe vs. Joni Mitchell?
Can one of you guys crochet me a doily?
Uh, that should read “Crow,” not “Croe.” My finger slipped.
The morning after. The battlefield is silent. The ravens pick at the remains of the valiant dead….Jeesh. I should have stuck around last night.
Now that I think about it, I think youre right.. sorry, I was rushed as I tried to be a wise ass. Glass is the Koyaanisqatsi guy that mentors Aphex Twin and scores the tv commercials filmed at a maddening breakneck speed to drive you nuts..Like some obsessive-compulsive crack addict warming up on a Moog for hours.. but I like it!
The AI says: Show
As In: Welcome back my friends
To the show that never ends
Its so nice you could attend..
Come inside, come inside
Jake, You’re indefatigable.
Gennarino, are you there?
If you guys ever find yourself wondering why a lot of people who used to comment here don’t do so anymore, I’d say this comment thread is a pretty good example.
They’re suffering from premature articulation. I don’t think there’s a cure.
Notice how Tom and Craig conspired to distract everyone from the revelation that Jeff is former Mossad.
You all know what that means, of course.
… unless they get their OWN blogs!
C’mon; what was I supposed to do – the guy actually said he liked Sheryl Crow. I was just tryin’ to help.
Gail,
I’m hear.. and I’m not tireless.. just an early riser with plenty of coffee..
If you guys ever find yourself wondering why a lot of people who used to comment here don’t do so anymore, I’d say this comment thread is a pretty good example.
Ok..beats me.. Why wont they comment any more?
Gail- I’m here.. not tireless, just an early riser with a good supply of coffee.
… because they can’t get a word in edgewise!
Hey, thanks a lot, Jeff. I enjoy your stuff, too. We were just having fun toying with each other. But feel free to diss us in front of everyone anytime.
… because they can’t get a word in edgewise!
Craig: was that you who cut out everyone elses access – or had you merely changed the secret handshake for a few minutes?
Gee whiz.
Yeah, you know, the one where you scratch their palms with your middle finger.
OK, that’s it! Truce is toast! I’m nothing, if not blunt. Some of you might not like it, or might feel uncomfortable … too bad. Cover your ears now!
You guys want to chat, go get a chatroom or get your own blogs. This is Jeff’s space.
If you want to comment on Jeff’s posts, GREAT, but keep it short and sweet. Less is more. Much, MUCH more! If it’s an interesting philosophical debate, contribute to the discussion if you will, or can, or fire an appropriate zinger. If it’s a screwball tangent, I’ve learned to run with it for only a short time. (I did learn my lessons months ago.)
If I want lyrics, I google and get way too many! CC, if you ever, ever post another here, I swear, I’ll find some way to cuff you upside the head. Stick to the point and you’ll be fine.
Now, let’s hear JEFF, please!
– Oh this I gotta watch…. (making popcorn)…. *smirkle*
word up: often ….”Do you rant here often”….
At one point in my life I was rooting for The Killer, Andrew Robinson.
I’ve never been to an “Homage Parlour” – doesn’t sound much fun. Sounds actually really stupid, and borderline fascist.
Cult of Personality, anyone?
I’d rather debate the value of “Gang of Four” – while, of course, showing proper deference for whose house we’re visiting. Sort of a Ying vs. Yang thang…
Oh well/c’est la vie/cheers
Tom —
Do I say anything to you? Have I ever been anything other than nice you? And yet you POST the suggestion that I want my site to be an “Homage Parlour”? You don’t even have the decency to email me if that’s how you feel?
Man. And yet somehow I bet I’M supposed to be the arrogant one…
To the rest of you—and before this gets out of hand: I don’t care what you write here, personally; but now that I think about it, it would be nice if—only occasionally—the thread didn’t at least begin off topic.
If you’d like, I’m happy to post an open thread for you all to use as a chat room, or to post riffs of your own that you feel like sharing but which don’t really have much to do with anything…er, terrestrial.
Let me know. Because remember: Jeff is a giver.
I was good. I talked about flank steak.
Dear Jeff,
Re: Some of you might not like it, or might feel uncomfortable … too bad. Cover your ears now!
You guys want to chat, go get a chatroom or get your own blogs. This is Jeff’s space.
If you want to comment on Jeff’s posts, GREAT, but keep it short and sweet. Less is more. Much, MUCH more!
I was responding to a Ms. Diane’s comments as referenced. Can you understand my confusion? I appreciate your reaction and direction.
And, for what it’s worth, I was hoping you’d step in and stomp on the idea that posts needed to be related to you. Your ideas are wonderful foundation for scattalogical continuum. Limits seem so limiting.
ps. I borrowed your line about protests yesterday. It really, really pissed off left on NYT forums. Also used it on post. Cheers.
Ok, I have to toss in my two cents about this thread…
First, this thread came about precisely because no one was posting.. There were like 3 of us from 6p PST on…
Second, and no offense meant to Diane, but it seems like I’ve heard everyone complain about how Jeff’s comment sections are used except The Magus himself.. I’ve heard everyone talk about what is and is not acceptable here.. except Jeff
Youre right, it IS Jeff’s blog ..Thats why Jeff needs to speak up if somethings unacceptable. If anyone else wants to rant then they should at least phrase their rant in the form of a joke.. mmmkay
Third.. third..shit! I enjoyed that second so much that I forgot what third was..it’ll come to me and I’ll be back..
–Baboon Savant
>If anyone else wants to rant then they should at least phrase their rant in the form of a joke.. mmmkay
If the emoticons were disabled I would feel better about unleashing the wry, knowing poke in the ribs, of my winky guy.. and if I see another lol I’m gonna… I think Craig knew I was kidding… I sure knew I was.
Baboon: Did you ever find that flank steak?
Tom, AB
You missed my point entirely!
You missed my point entirely!
So why your rant? I’m fairly deft at gleaning points; but if I missed yours I apologize.
And does this mean it’s ok to talk about you, sans homage???
Alex Tribeck:
Oooohh..Sorry Diane, but you forgot to phrase your rant in the form of a joke.. The correct answer was.. ‘write anything’…’write anything’
As for flanksteak.. no, there was no flanksteak to be had at midnight.. I had to settle for couple of Gordito Burritos at tacatacataca taco bell.. (chihuahua: you quiero Taco Bell !)
I’m with Di (and Ardolino) – verbal diarrhea is a real turnoff and stifles JG inspired reparte. Thanks for your patience, Jeff. Don’t know how you do it.
Tom – you can talk about me sans vetements if you like
Didn’t any of you root for The Killer? Especially when he was sportin’ that bad ass .45 cal. M3 Grease Gun?