Finally an outfit to go with the hat
Thank you, Chickenflicken. Sorry, Leta, that now you look more like me. Your hair, it will finally make sense 20 years from now, no sooner.
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Heather talks about public tantrums (from kids) on today's Momversation.
- Bedtime, Leta lingering defiantly in the hallway. Jon: "If you want fart stories, you better get in bed RIGHT NOW."
- RIP Louis Mortimer Armstrong: http://bit.ly/1R4tv6
- Hugs and kisses to you, too! RT: @Monkey_Tree: @dooce he probably committed suicide because he was tired of LISTENING TO YOU WHINE.
301. cat said:
Well, I'm sure Dooce gave the guy the reflex maternal withering look of death. Then she came home and wrote about it. Venting. Awesome outlet! Kudos!
But if she actually said that stuff to the guy? Not having been there, who can say, but I probably would have thought it was a tad bitchy myself. Hey, we all get defensive when our kids act up in public, right?
Shiznet, not as articulate as I wanted to be...
302. Katrina said:
OK, did I really just read that Dolly thinks that Heather needs to get a sense of humor?
Yeah, no, it doesn't compute. Seriously, I am twitching trying to figure how to make sense of that.
303. Ass Troll (aka eco2geek) said:
Keep digging yourself in deeper, Dolly.
304. dolly said:
sure doesn't take much to get you going, huh "katie"? oh, and i went to your blog....a serious waste of time.
305. Katie-be-bored-at-work said:
I am constantly tuning up my troll-honing skills, so watch out!
I don't know when they will learn Susie. But I am going to ignore Dolly Parton over there. Maybe my silence will drive her away.
306. Dang Cold.. said:
heh..I see that Circus Kelli lurks while working as do I...
Nevermind the cookies. Calling doctor walker, doctor johnny walker. so what if its 2:38pm. Nerves are on edge here at dooce.com
*dang cold breaks out the ice bucket*
307. jennifer said:
??? what happened to self-portrait wednesday?
308. Katrina said:
no blog = life not worth living much less writing about
309. Katie-be-bored-at-work said:
Considering you think Dooce's site is a waste of time, I take that as a compliment. And you are wasting our time and space right now. Adios, Ass Spelunking Troll Monkey!
310. Susie said:
Hey, Dang!
Jennifer, I think it's Thursdays, now.
311. dolly said:
watch out, cat! you're gonna piss people off! you're not actually allowed to have an original thought here, you know.
312. Circus Kelli said:
Susie: You got it, babe. Here you go. There are plenty.
Dang Cold: I don't know what you're talking about. I've been *working diligently* all day. I could use a liquid refreshment to wash this cookie down with. Whaddaya got? :)
313. Dang Cold.. said:
I've got pretzels, doritos (nacho and cool ranch) how bout I make some quesedilla's :D. If it were summer I'd crank up the bbq. Who likes Souvlaki???
314. cat said:
Nah, people on this site just don't appreciate people who come here to slam Heather for no reason other than to stir up trouble. Heather did not actually SAY anything to the dude. My point is, she used writing as a outlet for strong emotions, which to me is the nobler road to take.
315. Katie-be-bored-at-work said:
Cat actually used some eloquence when stating her mind, so I dont' think anyone will take any offense to her comment. Everyone is entitled to their opinion, but no one is entitled to being a rude, ass troll of a moron on someone else's blog.
316. Katrina said:
OK, I cannot stop looking at that scrumptious Leta! Especially with the chocolate and white icing on her head. So Cute!
317. kristine said:
Ouch. Why do I always manage to come in during the 'suck it' part of the day?
okay...ehem...I read the thing about the attack baby this morning and I thought, "he was just joking and it probably was caught at the wrong time by mom."
I didn't say anything, and if I did I wouldn't have been as harsh as Dolly was about it. I mean, come on...ass licker? How about something a little more creative like, candy cane dry humpers. We really like that term much better.
So, not in Dolly's defense (because if you want to make a statement about something, you kind of need to be able to say it without sounding like...well, an asslicker)
but in the defense of all smart asses; I probably would have said, "Ahhh, attack baby" too, in a lame attempt at humor.
318. cat said:
Oops, that (# 314) was directed to the ass troll...
319. Circus Kelli said:
Cat: This is a little known fact, but one of the reasons I have a blog/journal/site/outlet on the internet is so my head doesn't explode from comments left unsaid.
320. The Rancher said:
The hypocrisy here is stunning. What the heck is wrong with posting that - based on what the blog owner wrote - we don't see anything wrong with the "attack baby" comment?
I'm guessing the blog owner doesn't need y'all to defend her. She wrote something, some folks disagreed and said so. Big deal. Take out the neighbors fence with a tractor whydoncha?
I've got calves and lambs hitting the ground - gotta run and make sure you're all fed and clothed.
321. Katrina said:
Mmmm....souvlaki
322. Janis said:
Hey-- I have a bunch of girl scout cookies we can share. I have to have them out of the house by the end of the day.
Starting Weight Watchers and I do not need any temptations right now.
I got's plenty of alkyhol too.
*hint hint*
Heather- cookies for Leta, booze for you I'm just across town! Oh I have a big dumb dog chuck could play with too!
323. Relentless Christian Amber said:
Looks like the day I return is the day for ass trolling.
I thought the attack baby story was fuuny. If I were Heather, I probably would have said that to his face.
324. dolly said:
i never said i thought heather's blog was a waste of time. i read it every day, have for about a year & a half now & enjoy it. think that most of the time she's very funny. the original comment i made was not to you, katie. it was to heather. as for my "original" grow up statement, "grow up" was the first thing on your site to catch my eye. you don't really seem to have much to say yourself seeing as how you reprint heather's stuff on your own blog.
325. Dang Cold.. said:
ha ha I know you're working hard CK. I have been also. I just tuned in a few minutes ago to see the hair flying and spotted susie and kendra under the table with helmets on. thats when I ran in with the hooch and ice bucket.
326. Spurious Plum said:
KBBAW - I must say, I do love watching a smack-down artist like yourself at work. Brava!
327. eco2geek said:
How about a cuppa freshly ground French Roast and some of those Costco gourmette chocolate chip cookies?
328. Katie-be-bored-at-work said:
Let's talk about poop.
329. Dang Cold.. said:
okay souvlaki it is...gimme a match and let me get this baby going...
WOOOF!!
No thas a fire!!!
330. Circus Kelli said:
*Dang Cold swoops in with the hooch and ice bucket announcing Here I come to save the day!*
gasp, swoon "My hero..." sigh
331. Susie said:
Jolly Rancher, the problem was not with expressing a differing opinion, the problem was with the name-calling -- bitch, asslickers. Just not very nice.
Thanks for the snacks, CK, Dang.
(waves to Kristine:) )
Gotta go.
332. cat said:
Aw, Katiebbaw, thanks.
Kristine: Yo, tambien!! Does that mean we're self-deprecating and should be more bitchy? I'm fine with being bitchy. I never said bitchy was a BAD thing!
Circus Kelli, I hear you. Absofreakinglutely!
333. Circus Kelli said:
Dang, don't you mean "a far"?
334. Janis said:
GAh Katie let's not. My twins have decided that pooping is great fun. In the last 36 hours I have changed 10 poopy diapers. TEN! They aren't sick, they aren't cranky, just fulla shit.
I think they take after their daddy...
335. Katrina said:
Hee hee POOP
336. bethy-mae said:
OH SWEET LORD! PEOPLE!
Dolly,
We do have lives. Complicated screwed up lives. Sometimes crap happens and we get rid of it in a blog. There's nothing wrong with that. Sometimes advice from strangers is the best kind. Maybe we just wanna have a little fun. Most of us are walled in right now in the work-a-day world. Sheesh, I come back to the playground and there's a full scale pitched battle going on. It is Dooce's blog and she can cry if she wants to.
Hey Susie I bet that Hello Kitty helmet is quite fetching. teehee
337. Circus Kelli said:
Susie: You're leaving?! Uh? Wah? Bummer.
So.... *turns to Dang*
How YOU doin?
338. cat said:
I'm outtie. Poop.
339. kristine said:
Hey susie!! Glad to see you here.
Is there room under the table with the girl scout cookies and booze? I think I have a polly pocket helmet I can put on.
340. hopefulloser said:
Where did you get that hat. It's the cutest hat ever. On a damn cute baby :-)
341. Relentless Christian Amber said:
I gorgot to say in my last comment that I love the hat Leta is wearing.
342. Katie-be-bored-at-work said:
I reprinted one thing from her blog, as part of a response to one of the worst ass trolls around who wrote her a rude letter. I wouldn't call that a knock-off of her site - just a response. And I don't have to defend myself anyway. Either you like it or you don't. You don't like my blog, I don't like you.
If you visit daily, I find it odd that you never comment. You sound like a real fan.
343. Dang Cold.. said:
doing okay Circus woman, hope you're well. Oh susie!! Me and CK just got here. Fine!! No souvlaki for you.
*dang cold picks up susie's glass of johnny walker and pours it into his own glass seeing as she barely touched it*
344. Janis said:
Uhhh Make that 11 poopy diapers. Damn these babies could take a lesson from Heather!
345. Katie-be-bored-at-work said:
Anyway, back to poop.
346. Relentless Christian Amber said:
KatieBBAW,
I lub you site. :)
347. kalki said:
My 2 cents and then I'm back to work: I see the "Attack baby" comment much like an ass troll comment. It's all about the way it's said. If he had meant for it to be a joke, Heather would have taken it as a joke. Similarly, if someone wants to express a differing opinion here, no one gets hot and bothered. Only rude or downright mean comments are uncalled for; sadly, that tends to be the majority of what we get here from the ass trolls.
348. Relentless Christian Amber said:
Gah, stupid typos.
It happens when one is nursing and typing at the same time. :-P
349. Circus Kelli said:
Dang, you are a quite a gentleman, sir. I'm well, yes, thank you.
Janis: Some days are like that, aren't they? Whether you're a stay-at-home Mom, or a Mom out in the workfarce. Just fulla chit, every time you turn around.
350. kalki said:
And Katie, I read your site every day. And yes, I did just totally lick your ass and it was yummy.
351. kristine said:
Hey, did everyone run to Katie's site because I just tryed to go there and it said it couldn't displayed!
*pulling bottle of Captain Morgan out of camera bag*
Oh, and just in case you didn't know...you can't take pictures in a bingo hall.
352. Susie said:
hey, where's my drink? I just went to "ladies" and DANG!!!!
just kiddin', really gotta leave now:)
353. Dang Cold.. said:
well now that I'm good and drunk on johnny walker I must work again. happy troll hunting.
*dang cold gets up and heads to the exit. The door hits him in the ass on the way out*
354. Katie-be-bored-at-work said:
Thanks guys for the kudos for my site. I take much pride in my little piece of internet heaven! Thanks! And I think everyone did just run there because I even had a problem getting on there.
Wow, Kalki, that felt good! You can lick my ass anytime!
355. Circus Kelli said:
Well, chit. I might as well work now, too. Dammit.
356. kristine said:
I just love your little spiderman. I didn't get a boy until a year ago...and he was 13. I missed all the cute stuff. I just got the 'Can I use the computer? Anyone seen my Halo 2 game? Can I have 50 bucks for this adapter?"
I still love him to death.
I get to ground his ass today for not cleaning the kitchen though.
MWAHAHHAHAHAHAHAH
357. Spurious Plum said:
Kristine - I'll bite...Bingo?
358. Spurious Plum said:
Circus Kelli - Don't go! I've got Cuervo. Jose's a real gentleman.
359. Katie-be-bored-at-work said:
The Spiderman days are very fun. Little Patrick quotes Spiderman all day - he even calls me Mary Jane. I guess that's better than him calling me Doc Oc. As for the asking for money for toys, he already does that. And he's 3. he says "You've got money, let's buy this". Like it is some sort of joint venture. "LET'S buy this". But I love him so much and he is just so darn cute, you can't help but give in.
360. kristine said:
Yeah...I thought it would be cool to get pictures of bingo balls.
how wrong i was.
361. Girl.A said:
Everyone chooses their battles I guess -
Reading the comments section today is going to encourage me not to return for a long time.
Hope you guys get some peace along the way.
Down with hate. Countering hate with hate never works.
362. Spurious Plum said:
Kristine - Did the senior citizens think your camera was stealing their soul? Were you distracting the game and having bingo chips hucked at you? What? You can't just bust out a bingo hall reference and leave us hanging like that. What happened?
363. honestyrain said:
if this many people leave comments here, how many lurkers must there be?
show your work.
364. Spurious Plum said:
Ya'll are just determined to make me WORK at work aren't you. Well, fine. Be that way.
Now I've got bingo/loteria(Mexican bingo with pictures) on the brain...
365. kristine said:
hee hee. I blogged about it last night when I got home.
I uploaded the lame ass pictures on to my Flickr account.
I have NO idea what they thought. I wasn't taking pictures of people, just stuff like the daubers, the ash tray, the paper that was lined with pretty dauber marks. The top of my ink filled dauber....oh and a little chicken I won as a door prize.
Yeah. I was playing bingo.
*standing up*
My name is Kristine, I'm 32 years old and I am a bingo player.
366. Katie-be-bored-at-work said:
Did they actually throw you out? Did they think you have some sort of bingo scheme going on? Like that movie "Lucky Numbers", only with bingo? That is weird. Then again, it is mostly old people that play bingo, and they are pretty die hard. So they can be pretty sensitive about their daubers and ash trays.
367. kristine said:
hey, they were MY daubers and ashtray.
yes, I have a bingo bag.
You guys are so kicking me out of the comment club huh?
368. Kassi said:
How come I always miss the good stuff. If I had been on earlier I would have said to
Dolly:
I'm glad you have an opinion...glad you shared, doesn't mean everyone has to like it. And making snide remarks about another person's blog...on a different comment board is kind of...LOW.
I would also have concurred that telling some stranger that they have an attack baby is rather out of line and dangerous business...because you don't know them...and well...it would be like telling someone that the thing that they love the most in the world is a crazy turnip. WTF?
Who does that?
369. Maggie said:
Attack baby is a strange phrase. It sounds more like a command, to me.
Comment club? Am I member? I should bring the refreshments.
370. greenthumb said:
My name is greenthumb and I'm going to be 37 and I play GAY BINGO once a month.
371. Kassi said:
Is Gay Bingo significant among a group of particularly happy people? are there new rules? Do the chips have different shapes? Are numbers still involved?
372. Janis said:
Kristine- wow .. wonderful entry about your lawn mowing neighbor.
I know people sure looked at me like I was a loon (still do) right after my daughter died when I was doing anything and everything I could to keep from falling apart.
To this day - 25.5 months later, I rarely watch the news. I just can't...
373. Spurious Plum said:
Kristine! AHA! I'll have to check your mighty blog when I get home, mys stupid work filter won't let me see flickr or any fun pics. Grr.
Did you win?
374. Kassi said:
Everyone, I think that we should rally together and ignore the posts of mean people. Wouldn't it be fun to see their frustration rise as they realized that they weren't getting a "rise" out of the comment board that they so desperately needbecausetheyhavesolittlegoingforthemselvesinthierownlives?
Just a thought...Okay I have said my peace...back to sorting socks.
375. greenthumb said:
for one thing, our's is MC'd by a 7ft drag queen named Glamazonia and co-hosted by Miss Intermission. It pretty much matches bingo everywhere otherwise...well, except for the men taking off their shirts and the occaisional titty twisting done by said Glamazonia.
376. Henryk_ said:
Morning all (7:33am Sydney time)
Heather's story is interesting today. How many times have I seen it where it seems to me that the kid seems to rule the roost. The CHILD then does what he/she wants to do, whilst the MATURE(?) mother/father seems unable to control the situation all the time pandering to the wishes of the IMMATURE kid! Please do not tell me that this is the scenario that was portrayed today!
377. Kassi said:
greenthumb: glad I didn't miss that comment...Now that does sound happy. Nothing better than going to Bingo and coming home with a purple nurple. :)
378. Spurious Plum said:
Dammit, Greenthumb. Where are YOU playing bingo? I wanna go there!
379. Henryk_ said:
Eco2.......things here in Oz are fine and dandy. I see that I am getting a bit of competition for sick jokes! You have done fine with your last lot!
380. Kassi said:
Henryk_ are you kidding? Babies are not immatue, they are Machiavellian Masterminds. Please do not tell me otherwise...for if you do it would shatter my little glass world of delusions.
Ciao!! :)
381. Kassi said:
How is it that I can mispell "immature" and not mispell "Machiavellian"?
Ok...now truly...back to the socks.
382. anne said:
I think it's kinda funny that Leta was termed an 'attack baby.' Don't you?
383. greenthumb said:
ya, last month was Reject Barbie Gay Bingo. People dress up for best costume. It get's pretty darn hilarious.
http://www.lifelongaidsalliance.org/events/gay-bingo.html
384. Henryk_ said:
Kassi, yes, some of the little ankle biters seem to have been born with a primal, primitive, ability to try and rule! First the parents and/or carers, NEXT THE WORLD MWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! Sorry, I got a bit carried away!
We the mature adults must be strong!!!!
385. Henryk_ said:
Yes, Anne, Heather can sic Leeta on to undesirables she comes across!
386. kristine said:
Janis-I'm glad you liked the post. It just taught me not to judge others actions.
Thanks again!
I want to take pictures at Greenthumbs Bingo Hall!!
387. Katie-be-bored-at-work said:
We can never really rule the situation Henryk. The babies are always in control, whether we like to admit it or not. It is how we handle that fact of life is the important part. Sounds like Heather has down to a T on how to control Leta. It is tough work being a mom or dad!
388. Katie-be-bored-at-work said:
Thank you Kassi. I think it was pretty low of Dolly Madison to make those rude comments about my ass licking blog. But it certainly didn't hurt me, because I got tons of visitors wanting to see what all the commotion was about. Maybe ass trolls do have a purpose?
389. Spurious Plum said:
P.S. All you bingo-holics, a jewelry designer I love made a bracelet out of vintage bingo chips:
http://www.soleilnoirdesigns.com/vintage/hiya_chip_bracelet.htm
If you wanna be hardcore.
390. kristine said:
GAY BINGO! I LOVE IT! I LOVE THAT WEBSITE!!
I swear in my next life I'm coming back as a gay bingo player that can have THAT much fun at bingo! I'm also going to live next to Greenthumb so he can help me mow my lawn ;)
I
391. that-andrea said:
CUM SOAKED BARN SLUTS!!!
392. Henryk_ said:
"We can never really rule the situation?". I cannot agree. We, the parents create the environment in which we live. Children are an important part of that environment, but, the should NEVER rule. Alas, I have seen it where "what little Andy wants, Andy gets!"
393. greenthumb said:
Henryk_: do you have children or are you currently raising or assisting in the process?
394. Spurious Plum said:
Greenthumb, that's the best place to play bingo, EVER.
395. Henryk_ said:
woo woo...Andrea, take a deep breath now and count to three 1 2 3
396. Kendra at the Lakehead said:
Believe it or not, I'm listening to a song called "Monkey" by Low. Jeeze...
397. CanadianAmy said:
yay! i come back on and the latest post has 'monkey' in it!
398. Kendra at the Lakehead said:
What can I say? I figured we should get this conversation back on the right track.
399. CanadianAmy said:
Good on ya, Kendra, it seems the kids have been bullied a bit today by a cloned sheep.
400. Henryk_ said:
Green thumb......I am the proud father of three, and even prouder of my wife who did the lions share of rearing. I am able to compare the behaviour of others in the surrounding community and 'talk' with experience. I agree, bringing up baby is difficult, but sometimes it is easier to give in. You have to know when to do this and be aware of any resulting consequences of your actions/inactions.
401. Katie-be-bored-at-work said:
I assist in raising a 3 1/2 year old boy and, for the most part, I am in control. He has his moments when he does not listen, but he has always been a gem in public (lucky me). There was one instance, in our favorite pizza place, where he had a tantrum, and his screams could be heard for miles around. I could do nothing but let him scream, and once he stopped flailing on the ground, brought him to the bathroom to cool down and have a little heart to heart. So, in this instance, I had to let him do his thing, although it was embarrassing. You cannot always CONTROL your kids, you have to simply guide them. If you have that mindset, you are in for a rude awakening. I was one of those that got annoyed at parents that let their kids scream, but now I realize this is a fact of life. I do dislike when parents let their kids run rampant, only for the fact that the kid could be kidnapped or hit by a car. But it is a totally different story to let your child express himself. It is not all about what Little Andy wants, but it is not all about what we want, either. Give and take!
402. Henryk_ said:
Ohhhh booooo, people, employees are drifting in. I better start doing real work. Roll on lunch our!!!
403. Henryk_ said:
Yes, yes, yes Katie! There is a time and place for everything! Bye for now!
404. CanadianAmy said:
Katie, love your blog! Love the goth on crack with his ripped shirt!
I have a sleeping spiderman picture too!
http://anybodysguess.blogspot.com/2004/08/big-night-tonight-it-is-finale...
405. Katie-be-bored-at-work said:
Amy, that is the cool costume that little Patrick was so jealous of! Your little one looks so peaceful drifting off into Spiderman sleepy land!
406. jmarkj said:
Heather,
When I saw this, I was concerned that you got Chuck good for licking his privates so much:
http://www.hosstyle.com/Goofy%20shit/Goofyshit43/dingdingdeer.htm
. . . until I saw the Fight for Freedom sign in the reflection. Whew. Chuckie Boy. Whew.
407. CanadianAmy said:
yeah he's a bum.
408. Michelle Brady said:
Oh my GOD, you guys...
*What about Matt Damon???*
I'm going to take a quick catnap. Moving sucks. Moving in a hurry can just SUCK IT.
409. Torrie said:
Bad Katie, bad Katie.
I leave you alone for two hours, so that I can sweat my fat ass off at the gym and what do you do? You get into it with an ass troll.
What have I told you a million times before???
If you ignore them they will go away. They feed off of our negative energy. I know it's hard, but resit the urge to respond.
If we don't give them anything to feed off of they will go away.
How can I feel safe leaving you alone if you can't be trusted?
Bad girl.
410. Katherine said:
Oh come on....Attack Baby is funny!
411. CanadianAmy said:
Yeah i thought it was a bit funny too.
412. Spurious Plum said:
What about a monkey bag?
http://www.textilefetish.com/monkey_messenger.htm
413. Torrie said:
OK, I'm going to go walk the dog.
Try not to get into any trouble while I'm gone.
414. Katie-be-bored-at-work said:
Sorry Torrie. I will continue to fight the urge. Maybe I need to attend ATAA (Ass-Troll-Attackers-Anonymous).
415. Katie-be-bored-at-work said:
Wow, it's quiet in here.
Someone just farted in my office. I must find the culprit. Smells like taco farts.
416. Torrie said:
I'm back.
Poop
417. Spurious Plum said:
Leaving work, hooray!
KBBAW, I still glad you took that fool to school.
Later, peeps.
418. Katie-be-bored-at-work said:
Later, Spurious!
Damn, that fart is noxious.
419. Bec said:
She's not an attack baby, she's just born to shop.
420. Torrie said:
POOP!
421. Unknown said:
Katie,
I'd love it if you could treat "ass trolls" - or even anyone who says anything even slightly in disagreement with Heather - the way you would treat a 3 year old having a tantrum. With that same basic respect.
Let it go for geebus' sake.
If you think those others are trolls, some think you are turning into a gargoyle. Neither are human(e).
You will keep fun and peaceful people away from here with your bitterness and anger. AND you will continue to draw trolls in.
422. Torrie said:
Hold it together Katie.
Deep Breaths.
423. eco2geek said:
Hi, Henryk_, what's your time in relation to GMT? I think I'm -7. Yours seems pretty close to mine.
Please post any and all jokes!
424. Katie-be-bored-at-work said:
I'm a gargoyle! Cool beans!
I believe in treating others how you want to be treated. Do unto others, and all that Golden Rule stuff. I just feel that when someone says something blatantly rude, they need to expect a response. My purpose is not to drive others away, especially the lovely people who frequent here everyday and add good natured, humorous comments. We all have fun, especially when we get on the poop topic! Anyway, I don't think I am a gargoyle, but I think I am going to take Torrie's advice and attempt to ignore the evil trolls. Everyone has dissenting viewpoints, and most of us choose to keep rude comments to ourselves. I can't stop the nasty comments, and it doesn't seem to help by calling them out on their rudeness. I am hoping future ass trolls will simply go away when they get no response.
And no way would I treat an ass troll with the same respect as a 3 year old. 3 year olds are lovely little creatures who only say bad things because they don't know any better. Trolls say mean things to make themselves feel better.
425. Nilbo said:
Always "Unknown" ... always. And maybe that's what rankles them so. That they're "Unknown" ...
426. Torrie said:
Don't worry Katie, we doocelings love you.
Poop!
427. Katie-be-bored-at-work said:
You would think they could at least come up with an original pseudonym.
428. Torrie said:
Nilbo, so true.
Bunch of Pussies.
429. Katie-be-bored-at-work said:
Thanks Torrie! I don't want anyone to dislike me (except trolls - I don't need them to like me). I am happy to have so many poop-lovin' friends here at Dooce.com!
430. Unknown said:
Katie,
I know you have a good heart. And I didn't say you were a gargoyle, I said some think you are turning into one.
You know like the scary mean-looking statues that guard buildings.
I think there are lots of reasons why people say mean things. Sometimes grown ups know better and sometimes they don't, sometimes people are lost in bitterness or pain or jealousy or exhaustion.
"Trolls say mean things to make themselves feel better."
This is exactly why saying mean things back is no good.
Because if saying mean things back makes us feel better, then there is something wrong.
431. Hey, Unknown said:
Evidently Katie showed up a couple of months ago to kiss Heather's ass & call people names. I think you're right about the anger issue.
432. Torrie said:
Wow, it's getting way to serious in here.
POOP!
433. Torrie said:
too
POOP!
434. nobody said:
Didn't you know???? Katie has appointed herself policewoman of this site.
435. kalki said:
HONK!
436. kalki said:
HONKITY HONKITY HONK.
437. giggles said:
Anybody have ideas to get rid of a ghost or two?
438. Torrie said:
Katie can be my policeman any day.
As long as she brings her baton.
439. kalki said:
Yikes, you got ghosts, giggles?
440. Amanda B. said:
Before everything settles down again, could someone please call me a Cracker?
441. Torrie said:
HONK!
442. Dawners said:
Why the hate on KBBAW? She's pooperific and that's good enough for me.
443. Torrie said:
Poop cracker
444. RyanH said:
Leta is The. Most. Photogenic. Human Being. Ever.
[emphasis on "The Most Photogenic Human Being Ever"]
[also emphasis on Leta, because she is way cute]
445. kalki said:
Ryan, I was just checking Leta out again myself. I just love her little bow-like mouth. And that nose! Oh, and her eyes. And those little caterpillar eyebrows.
446. Katie-be-bored-at-work said:
Yes, I carry a baton and I am proud of it.
I don't know why there is all the hate for me. I give love to all the Doocelings in here. Apparently, these "nobodies" that are popping up are the ones that have said nasty things and have gotten called out on it. I feel that most of ya'all feel my love, though.
Poop!
447. Dawners said:
Amanda B., you a cracker.
448. Jesco White said:
Manda b, you's a damn cracker.
449. giggles said:
Kalki: From what is going on in my place I'm really wondering if it's true.
Of course, I'm still trying to come up with logical reasons for the strange things going on.
I only asked for ideas, though, to change the subject.
But, if anyone does have any ideas on how to get rid of ghosts, please help!
:-)
450. Amanda B. said:
Dawners- thank you, I feel better now.
Jesco! Thankyou that means a lot coming from you.
451. Katie-be-bored-at-work said:
Point taken, Unknown. And I am glad to hear you don't think I look like a gargoyle. I just act like one. I guard the Dooce building. JUST JOKING. Anyway, I totally agree that saying things back is probably not the best route for getting rid of trolls. Two wrongs don't make a right, right? If I say anything to trolls in the future, it will be more of a constructive criticism. Capiche? I don't want all the hate! It is making my ass clench up and I am getting constipated. And I never get constipated.
452. kalki said:
Giggles, I don't have any ideas, but I wanted to prolong the ghost conversation b/c I prefer ghosts to trolls. I really believe there is a rational explanation, but I don't know what it might be!
453. Torrie said:
I have pooped five times in the last 24 hours.
Mmmmm.... Wheat Thins.
454. Katie-be-bored-at-work said:
Ooh, ghosts. I likey the ghost topic. Are they scary ghosts, or Casper-type ghosts?
455. GMM said:
I love Leta pictures. Keep em comin'!
456. giggles said:
I don't like discord. The negativity in here was a bit much.
I'll keep asking for advice on ghosts - but another time.
So, do you all think Demi is pregnant but just anxious to confirm until the 2nd trimester?
(I know, it's a lame change of topic, but it's that or ghost stuff from me right now. I'm a bit overtaxed)
457. pretendingsanity said:
I cannot believe HOW big she is. She looks way more like a toddler than a baby these days.
458. Torrie said:
I think Demi is pregnant.
459. giggles said:
KBWAW: If the stuff going on in my house is the work of ghosts, so far I'd have to attest that they're fairly "Casper-esqe".
Things happening: Steroes coming on in the middle of the night, lights coming back on (not regular lights but pull chain), items disappearing, but the freakist is the tv changing channels by itself or the program guide surfing all the time on it's own.
Any ideas?
460. Unknown said:
I am unknown here, my name is Nicole.
I am a co-worker and sorta friend of Girl.A who I've known for 6 years and who introduced the site to me last November. I read every day and I do not comment. I don't have a blog.
For the record, over the past few weeks Katie has not seemed to change what she's doing. Sometimes, Katie, with all due respect you go too far. When I get worried about or upset with a friend I tell them. I am not being mean.
Just now I was lumped in with trolls. Which I am not. And I did not show any hate for Katie. I do not hate Katie or anyone.
And thank you "Hey, Unknown" but no thank you. I do not go for name calling or revenge. Please no one else post comments and reference me if you are going to be mean. I do not condone it. I do not agree.
I am just trying to be fair and logical about this. My friend just told me when she left for home that she is never coming back to dooce and that made me feel sad.
Again
“Trolls say mean things to make themselves feel better.â€
This is exactly why saying mean things back is no good.
Because if saying mean things back makes us feel better, then there is something wrong.
461. giggles said:
Torrie: Me too. Did you see Ashton on David Letterman? He didn't actually say flat out that she was wasn't - it's all about the spin.
462. kalki said:
Ryan Harne, I just checked out your website and I think I heart you.
That is all.
463. Torrie said:
BOO!
464. Burdanilex said:
While I agree that Dollys comment was uncalled for and down right rude I do agree with Unknown and Hey, unknown. People seem to get called ass troll just for disagreeing with either Heather or the commenters.
Today I think that heather perhaps over reacted with that guy. He was probably trying to be funny. I didn't post that comment because I figured I'd be called an asstroll.
I used to really enjoy reading the comments but now not as much. People seem to be power tripping over calling others ass trolls.
465. giggles said:
Thanks Torrie!
Much needed comic relief.
Almost time for me to go home here - ya'll take care!
466. Nicole said:
Katie,
I didn't see your last post before I wrote mine, though it was more to really just say I am not a troll.
Thank you and have a good night. I gotta go home to my kid and give her a big hug.
467. Colleen from NJ said:
and the train conductor says, take a break, driver 8,
driver 8, take a break,
we can reach our destination
468. User Known said:
Very well said Unknown about Katie, I didn't think she'd ever see the light of day it was so far us Heather's ass.
Katie, you don't allow anon comments on your site, Heather does--apparently she can take it far more than you think she can, and well you can't.
I've found that the ones who are the bullies deep down are the most scared of all. The bigger they are the harder they fall, we all know about bullies. Katie you are one, at least on here, I doubt in real life you're as ballsy.
Let people say want they want about Heather on her site. You deal with your own life, if you can have one being on here all day long. This goes for everyone—kept your hating to yourself. You actually make the hate grow with your comments. You know who you should focus on, nuts who go looking up emails of people who send Heather emails and then start stalking them...those are some real nuts ya'll.
469. Torrie said:
I am going to go make dinner. I can't take all of this negativity.
Where's Bucky and her monkey when you need them?
470. Katie-be-bored-at-work said:
Sorry about your friend, Unknown. I would hope that she will trust that I won't call out the ass trolls anymore. I guess it is only extending the hate to call them out. For the record, I don't think you are a troll - just a concerned Dooce fan. I appreciate your kind words and understanding, and I will stand up for you if anyone calls you a troll! :-) But I won't be mean!
Once again, I hope your friend comes back to Dooce.com - it is not Heather that is saying the troll comments nor is she calling anyone ass trolls. I can promise I won't dole out the daily ass troll comment, although I can't promise trolls won't lurk around here. I hope your friend gives it a second chance, because everyone knows that this is a great website with a lot of fun people!!!
I love all you Dooceketeers! Can we PLEASE talk about poop now? NO MORE ASS TROLL TALK JUST POOPY TALK!!! I PROMISE I WILL STICK TO THE STICKY TOPIC OF POO!
471. Rissa said:
I'll bet there are way more lurkers than commenters because they don't want to get slammed for a differing opinion. There have to be to have 40,000 hits & only hundreds of comments, often many from the same dozen or so people. Hey, Katie, give the troll thing a rest please. You're allowed an opinion & so is everyone else. Thanks. See how polite that was? It IS National Courtesy Day, you know.
472. Dawners said:
Happy to oblige, Amanda B.
473. Katie-be-bored-at-work said:
Actually I do allow anonymous posts on my site. Visit it and you will find out. There are plenty of anonymous posts.
And I am ballsy in real life. I stick up for my beliefs and my friends. End of story.
And please refrain from calling us nuts. I don't think that was called for.
474. kalki said:
There's no need to avoid the Dooce site just because of comments. Just don't read them - heck, it took me a couple of days to even realize they were here! (But golly I'm glad I did!)
475. Torrie said:
POOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOP!
476. Katie-be-bored-at-work said:
Kalki, please save me! Can you talk about poop with me please? I have started down the path of not calling people ass trolls and they keep yelling at me. Let's talk about poop!
477. Katie-be-bored-at-work said:
Thanks Torrie!
478. kalki said:
POOPITY POOPITY POOP.
HOOOOOOONK.
479. Torrie said:
See you later alligator.
480. Katie-be-bored-at-work said:
Woah, I suddenly feel better. And I feel like I can poop now. No more constipation. Phew!
481. Katie-be-bored-at-work said:
See ya'all a little later. Time to leave!
482. kalki said:
Bye Katie! We heart you.
483. Dawners said:
I think it's funny that people will stop coming to Dooce because of the comments section. You don't HAVE to read the comments - it actually takes some stamina and a healthy refresh button finger to stay in the loop and know what the hell these monkeys are talking about. And most of the time, it's common monkey-type talk going on - what do you expect?
484. Libraryhill said:
Yeah! What Dawners said!
485. Dang Cold.. said:
ya see??????
I leave and take the johnny walker with me and look what happens. Everyone's fightin' and some of you say you're not gonna play anymore. Oh and I see that no one's bothered to take care of my souvlaki that I had going on the bbq!! Nice!! Its all charred. Well I'm eating it anyways!! Oh and I'm not sharing the johnny walker this time..hmph
*dang cold heads to the bbq*
486. Dawners said:
Guess I have to go google souvlaki now.
487. Burdanilex said:
Mmmm souvlaki! I'll have some of that please Dang.
488. kalki said:
Dang Cold, you dang cool....
489. Dawners said:
And thank you LibraryHill, for your concurrence. Who doesn't love a little validation?
490. smokey lawton said:
hooray! katie left! woohoo!!
491. Dang Cold.. said:
lil charred burdanilex but grab a plate.
thank you kalki dear, I'll share with you. Here's a glass with ice in it.
*ching ching*
492. Libraryhill said:
Is this what they call a "Pregnant Pause"?
493. Relentless Christian Amber said:
Yep, I think this is a "Pregnant Pause".
494. Burdanilex said:
Charred souvlaki is still good souvlaki.
495. Annejelynn said:
humpht. I've been trying to make the rounds, visiting many fellow dooclings' blogs today...and Blogger sucks? the comments are just NOT working dammit!
496. Me Now said:
I missed the cookies. And the excremental dissertating. Such drama. Such... eee-motion.
Even as lovely Leta presides over all in her ceremonial garb. Sheesh.
497. Fish said:
Hi, I don't come around much anymore, but many of you knew/ know me as Fish, f/k/a Fish, Mormon General Authority, Uppercase GOD, The Monkey, The Minky, Instigator Monkey (pretty much most anything having to do with Monkeys, come to think of it), among others I've forgotten, I'm sure. I am also he who coined the term "Dooceling," in case you've ever wondered.
I started reading Dooce last August, which I understand in blogging terms is ancient history. At that point, there was no comment section. When Heather started her daily photo page (whenever that was), there were often as few as (gasp) 30 or 40 comments, if I remember right.
I didn't start commenting regularly until November, I think, at which time a group of people (some still regulars, some long gone), myself included, started just posting any damn goofy thing we pleased. It was fun, it was light, it was off the wall. It was a way to pass the time when nothing else was going on.
I'm happy to see that this is still pretty much the norm around here, but I'm unhappy that the light-hearted humor of the place seems to get all F-ed up on an almost-daily basis. When I was around here regularly, I would often react to those people simply by saying "lighten up." As it seemed to happen more often, Uppercase GOD was born, and oh, the smiting that occurred!
The point was, keep it light and funny. That's why people come here all the time, really. The thing is, it seems that this is happening more and more lately--every time I check in there's a new "troll" or scandalous message, and then people jump all over that person, and soon the flies are buzzing about the pig's head.
Heather has told me in the past that she doesn't care about most of the troll stuff. She's had to develop a pretty teflon exterior, and its a credit to her that, in the name of having a truly open forum, she has kept her comment section open despite some of what gets said here (about her and others) on a regular basis.
Personally, I don't really care either, and didn't except to the extent that when the hating is going on, it really isn't that much fun around here. But it really makes me sad to see such mainstays as Girl.A decide to not come back to this comment page because of what she sees here. Girl.A is a dear friend of mine with a fantastic sense of humor, a great wit, and an incredibly depraved (in a good way) view of the world. To hear that someone who added so much to this comment page in the past has decided not to come back here really bums me out.
I don't really have much of a point, except maybe to suggest that you who decide to write hatefully should think carefully before you do, and maybe you will realize that you have a more constructive outlet for your powerful emotions. I have no doubt that the emotions are real, but maybe, just maybe, they are misdirected at something that, in the big scheme of things, really doesn't matter all that much.
Anyway, that's my two cents, take it or leave it.
Much internet love to you all,
Fish
P.S. THAT IS ALL.
498. Annejelynn said:
AMEN, Fish.
499. Relentless Christian Amber said:
It's nice to see you around, Fish.
Ditto Annejelynn.
And Fish, I also remember her comments page being so different. It's kind of sad to look back at those memories...
500. Katie-be-bored-at-work said:
Sorry Smokey Lawton, I am back.
I hear you, Fish. I think I have made it clear already that I will keep thinks light on my end. I don't want to stop people from commenting because they are afraid of being pounced on. Mean spirited commenters know who they are, so they don't need me pointing it out.
Anyway, your comments were insightful and will do me much good. Sometimes when you think you are saying something that is helpful to one person, it can hurt another. Well, glad you are back Fish!
501. smokey lawton said:
shhhhh.....the cop is back. careful what you say.
502. Katie-be-bored-at-work said:
Amber, the baby on your site is precious. I didn't see any mention of whether or not he belongs to you. Is it your baby?
503. Libraryhill said:
Katie, it was quiet around here while you were gone. Now, lets PAAAHHHTTTAY! Dang? BFE? Torrie? Gang?
504. Libraryhill said:
Ummm, and that could be misconstrued... I meant: Katie, Glad you're back.
505. Libraryhill said:
Hello? (echo)
506. kat said:
What a cute hat your attack baby has. Jk. :)
I can't believe the comments strangers will make about your children sometimes. Don't they know that it's within your descretion to kick them in the shins if they do that?
507. Katie-be-bored-at-work said:
Sorry Libraryhill. Was checking my blog and trying to post on other blogger sites, but it isn't working. Glad to see you too!
508. Libraryhill said:
Oh, good. I thought it was my breath (garlic bread with dinner).
509. Annejelynn said:
Thanks Amber
510. Katie-be-bored-at-work said:
I like garlic breath. I am probably one of the only people in the world that loves the smell of garlic, even when it is emanating from someone's mouth. Unless they have bad breath to start with. So breathe all over me Library.
511. lawbrat said:
I LOVE garlic....but garlic breath, on someone else...ewwww!!! Have some eclipse gum and then I'll kiss ya!
512. Katie-be-bored-at-work said:
I can't say I would kiss just anybody with garlic breath, but I would definitely take a whiff of their garlicky goodness.
Eclipse gum is a gift to humanity. I swear they must put Listerine in that stuff, it's so strong.
513. Relentless Christian Amber said:
KatieBBAW,
Yep, he's mine. 7 weeks in the making. :)
514. Katie-be-bored-at-work said:
He's so precious! They are so cherubic at that age (well, when they aren't screaming until their face turns red or creating explosive diapers!) Congrats on the bebe!!!
515. Relentless Christian Amber said:
I have garlic breath right now. I just ate spaghetti with Newman's Own Roasted Garlic Sauce.
Haaaaaaa [breaths]
Hope you like. ;)
And boy do I loooooooooove garlic.
516. Relentless Christian Amber said:
I know it. He's had some pretty explosivediapers. Luckily all over his daddy and not me.
Thanks, he's my precious.
517. Katie-be-bored-at-work said:
Ahhh, smells tasty. Newman's Own... I love how his picture is on the front of the jar. Paul Newman is the best. Whenever I eat his spaghetti sauce or salad dressing, I think of Cool Hand Luke.
"What we have here... is a failure... to communicate!"
That quote pretty much sums up what happened here in Dooceland today, huh?
518. greenthumb said:
man I hate days like today, all the drama-rama and the fighting...it upsets me, because, I'm afraid that you-know-who will turn off the comments even for a day if not longer. And blogger comments aren't working now either and that leads to even more distress and anxiety, and I have to do my presentation tonight and I have no voice, and it's raining really, really hard and there is tons of traffic and I'm all alone in the office and there are wierd noises.....Please Heather B. Armstrong, please...don't turn off the comments. I promise to be better about saying naughty things. Please don't be mad at Katiebbaw, she means well...I think.
519. Dr. Johnny Fever said:
S'up, peeps?
520. Katie-be-bored-at-work said:
Hear, hear, Greenthumb. I do mean well. I love Dooce and I love all my fellow Dooceketeers, so PLEASE don't turn off comments on account of mean comments and my retorts to the mean comments. We will all try and play nicely from now on.
And what IS wrong with Blogger? I am about to throw my computer across the room!!!
521. Relentless Christian Amber said:
Yeah, it sums it up. But it's all good now, at least from my POV.
I love how on his one Bombalina sauce there are the hands touching his face. lol
522. Katie-be-bored-at-work said:
You missed all the drama, Dr. Johnny Fever. Be happy you did. Anyway, I think everyone is happy now. Let's all get in a circle and sing Kumbaya and roast marshmallows. I can't stand to get constipated again today from all the drama.
523. Katie-be-bored-at-work said:
And he has a vodka sauce where he is wearing a Russian hat. Nothin' sexier than Paul Newman the czar!
524. Relentless Christian Amber said:
Well, I'm outtie. I got a fussy baby to love. :)
525. Dr. Johnny Fever said:
Fuck that. Let's keep fighting.
526. Relentless Christian Amber said:
lol, true
527. Katie-be-bored-at-work said:
I have Caesar dressing in my fridge that has Paul Newman looking like a statue, complete with a fig leaf crown around his head.
Okay, I will stop now.
528. lawbrat said:
I have nice chocolatley brownies, still warm from the oven to go with roasted marshmallows...yummy!
529. greenthumb said:
(greenthumbs lip begins to quiver and he reaches for the Hello Kittie Helmet)
530. Katie-be-bored-at-work said:
Well, you can be the one that doles out the A** troll comment from now on. I have promised to stop harrassing the mean people.
531. mrtl said:
Hey Dr. Johnny,
Are you happy with your comments today?
532. Katie-be-bored-at-work said:
I still don't like the mean people, though. But I will talk about them on my blog instead. Except I can't give out their email addresses like Dooce did because they are always anonymous. Phooey.
533. Katie-be-bored-at-work said:
Wowsa, he has like 46 comments. The most I ever got on one post was 16. I think I should have gotten a bunch today but stupid blogger is lame and doesn't work. Congrats on the loads of comments, Dr. Johnny.
534. Dr. Johnny Fever said:
mrtl, "happy" doesn't even begin to describe it. I'm THRILLED!
535. mrtl said:
Dr. Johnny - I'm sure that's only a small sample of your real readership. Some people are just shy like that.
536. Amanda B. said:
Fish, why do I suddenly want to serenade you with "The Wind Beneath My Wings"?
You are missed around these parts my friend. I don't want my Girl A. to stop coming around here either. But I think maybe the "elders" time has passed, and that's ok.
I would hate to see Dooce.com become "about" the comment section. When we commented in olden times, we were hear because we were big fans of Heather's writing. We still are. I guess maybe ask yourself why you are commenting? Is it just to be seen? Of couse it is on some level, but you know what I mean. I think that's when things get wierd and out of whack.
We have all taken up for Heather at one point or another, and I guess what we've learned is that telling the troll that they are an asshole usually just makes things worse. Also it's important to pick your battles.
Anyhoo, I love you Fishypants and Girl A. and I'm sorry Nicole that you got yelled at. Could you smack Girl A. on the ass for me? Thaaaanks.
537. Michelle said:
Having an attack-baby is highly underrated. See, if Chuck nipped somebody, it would raise your homeowner's insurance and you'd have a "vicious dog," but it Leta bites someone, it's "teething." Quelle advantage, no?
538. CanadianAmy said:
Hello my dooce kittens. How's the temperature in here now?
Still HAWT?
539. CanadianAmy said:
Ummm, where is the love?
540. Libraryhill said:
We are all de-lurking at the Dr's house (blog).
541. CanadianAmy said:
k meet you there
542. Libraryhill said:
Yeah, go give the Doc some love during his self-declared "de-lurk" day. Me thinks it was a total hit.
543. donni said:
Doesn't anyone ever think that Heather just might be exaggerating her frustration/anger at certain situations just for comedy's sake??? And people take it way too seriously? Just a thought...
544. mrtl said:
Absolutely donni. Sometimes things wouldn't be so funny if it weren't for the drama and flair. That's one of the things that makes Dooce such a kick-ass writer.
545. RazDreams said:
ditto 464 and especially (and sadly) 497. oh, and 536 as a finale. call me when the hate's gone.
546. Manic said:
uh, I haven't read comments, but I am sure I will get killed for this one:
Heather - here's a blank check, GO BUY A SENSE OF HUMOR!
547. The Old Broad said:
Fish - SO good to see your name round these parts once again!!
Hi everyone! I'm a long-time reader (July of last year), but I rarely comment because I don't have all that much to say. I just enjoy Heather's writing as well as the camraderie (sp?) and community spirit those in the comments section had.
There have been many days when I've laughed so hard at all the wackiness going on here that my belly just ached. There have been other days when life decided to chomp me in the ass and I've just needed the friendliness around here to remind me that it still existed somewhere in the world.
However, it seems lately that the good times are few and far between. Oh, it starts out good, with someone tossing a monkey around or someone else HONKING, but soon the trolls come out of the woodwork and the flame wars start, and it makes me sad. Can't anyone play nice anymore?
I have to agree w/ you Amanda B...I think maybe the time has come for the next wave of Doocelings to take over.
*Sigh*
So, with that I tip my hat to all the "old" regulars - Fish (and your many disguises), Dr. Johnny, Closet Metro, Dang Cold, Girl A, Amanda B, Carol (Part timer), Shiz, Mrs. Strizz, Mrs. George 2, Big Gay Sam, The Mighty Jimbo, Colleen from NJ, Sue from Ohio, La Pixiatrix, Kristine, Bucky 4 Eyes, LadyBug, and I'm sure I've forgotten someone (sorry) not intentional! I'll stop by your blogs and say hi sometime.
548. Attack Parent said:
Someone once called my assertive daughter a "Samurai Toddler," said admiringly so it seemed cool.
Having 2 kids in under 2 years, the comment I always get in public is, "You've got yer hands full!" Uh, NO SHIT.
Once I was getting self-conscious as a guy watched our antics in Starbucks. Then, he chose to say, quietly & sincerely, "You're very lucky." Aw. I still get farklemt. (You Gentiles, think "Coffee Talk with Linda Richman" on SNL.)
549. Relentless Christian Amber said:
Donni,
That's what I've been thinking all along!
550. Relentless Christian Amber said:
Sigh.
TOB, I miss all those people too. That's why I loved the comments section so much. Now they all have gone away. :(
551. The Old Broad said:
RCA (heh) - I know. It sucks. *Mean people suck* and not in a good way.
Ah well, at least we still have the archives when we get nostalgic.
The Old Broad - over and out.
552. mrtl said:
I'm going to have a beer. Anyone with me? (I don't like to drink alone.)
553. mrtl said:
Dude, I'm about to go all Eeyore up in this beeyotch.
554. mrtl's imaginary friend said:
I'm here for you, honey.
555. mrtl's imaginary friend said:
Thanks MIFfy! I was starting to get worried. I'm about halfway through the beer and no one had responded.
Have you read the comments today? Some fucked (42) up shit, don't you think? And even the geezers came out to have their say. What do you think about it all?
556. mrtl said:
Yeah - I just fucked (43) that one up. My cover's blown. I'm talking to myself again. I feel like Mouse now.
557. mrtl's imaginary friend said:
Don't be so sure about that, mrtl.
To answer your question... It's all about Dooce, you know? Dooce brings us all together, and just like a family, there are outcasts and ones that you really don't want to see or talk to at the reunions, but you kind of have to be there together for the common good.
Honestly, even with all the fond and sad farewells seen here today, I think they'll be back. They may just be stopping in, maybe even incognito, to show their love for the Dooce.
558. mrtl said:
I think you're right, MIFfy. You're not too eloquent, but I think you're right.
Cheers to Dooce!
559. mrtl's imaginary friend said:
Here here! (You're drinking for me, too, right?)
560. Amanda B. said:
Mrtl- you are so funny. :D
561. mrtl said:
I don't know about that, MIFfy. You know how I get after two. Besides, I'm trying to get some work done. Don't want no yucked up programming on the company's web site, you know? You can just have some of mine, old buddy.
562. mrtl said:
Oh, Amanda B.! We're spending a reflective moment here, talking about the good things Dooce has done for us. Have anything to share?
563. mrtl said:
... I can start...
Of France!!!!
564. mrtl's imaginary friend said:
Rectalage!
(Where's RazDreams? She's the keeper of the current t-shirt phrasing.)
565. Libraryhill said:
POOP!
566. Susie said:
Oh! Amanda B.! You're here. I just came and read all this mess, and went looking around other places, saddened by the drama that had gone on, and I got to your place and WANTED to comment that your post was perfect. Funny and so true; made me feel better. That's what I wanted to say, but Blogger wouldnt' let me. Burglar Jon!
567. mrtl said:
The Former Congressman Chuckles
568. mrtl said:
Susie, I'm glad you haven't been skirred away, too. You're a ray of sunshine here.
569. Susie said:
Aw, aren't you sweet? Both of ya'll, I mean.
570. mrtl said:
But what about Matt Damon?
571. CanadianAmy said:
mrtl lmao at you and your 'friend'. You guys seem really good together.
572. mrtl said:
Big Frog feet
573. mrtl said:
Hey Amy! Yes, MIFfy comforts me at times of sorrow and loneliness.
574. mrtl's imaginary friend said:
She can be a real bitch, though. She takes out her shit on me.
575. Susie said:
Matt Damon's nice, too. mrtl, girl, you and I could eat some candy together:)
576. mrtl's imaginary friend said:
Scrumptious Bearded
577. mrtl said:
Susie, stop or you'll make me cry again. I've got some Rolos here, thawed. Want some?
578. mrtl said:
And yes, I'm not afraid to admit that I have feelings and I cried when I saw all the geezers come out to say they were leaving.
579. Susie said:
Just one, please. That wormy girl's not here is she?
(I'm not hatin', just expressing a preference for no worm talk when I'm eating Rolos.)
580. vetmommy said:
My husband keeps asking me why I let the baby hold my wallet in the checkout line. Now, I can finally tell him, "I'm trying to maintain world peace!!!!"
581. CanadianAmy said:
Chocolate! Yum!
Fuck! I have none!
Wait!
I have a half bag of Chipits chocolate chips, they's semi sweet but will do in a pinch. Ow!
582. mrtl said:
Ah, to go back to the days when I could just post my comment and leave, oblivious and unattached to the bleacher section.
583. Susie said:
I think I came here last August, but it was many months before I said anything.
584. mrtl said:
Amy, get some Rolos and melt them in the micro for 10 seconds. It doesn't quite go with the beer, but it's soooo good.
585. CanadianAmy said:
I gots no Rolos. How could I make them?
586. mrtl said:
Amy, it's worth the trip out.
587. Susie said:
CanAmy, can you get Rolos in Canada?
588. CanadianAmy said:
yeah I think so, not at every store but some...
I miss Whatchamacallit.
589. CanadianAmy said:
That was a hell of a chocolate bar.
And Big Turk. Whatever happened to Big Turk?
590. Susie said:
I don't know Big Turk, but it sounds sexy.
591. Susie said:
Whatever happened to Big Turk?
is the new
What about Matt Damon?
592. CanadianAmy said:
ha!
Big Turk was go-ood. It was chocolate covered Turkish Delight.
Yum. Like a snack from 'The Lion The Witch and the Wardrobe'.
593. mrtl said:
ew - My brother liked Turkish Delight.
594. CanadianAmy said:
I bet yer imaginary friend likes it too, mrtl.
595. RazDreams said:
*gigantic hugs* to mrtl's imaginary friend (564). the t-shirt i proposed, which i don't think nobody'd wear no mo', would be, "GEORGE! Ruff wiener rectalage poop OF FRANCE!!!!" And there'd be super-cute little trolls in diapers on it that we'd want to hug and kiss, because - really - that's all they need to stop being trolls (because methinks they don't get enough hugs and kisses in their real life). and we'd all wear the t-shirts and live in a world of luvvvvvvvvv. (dream on, raz!!!)
596. CanadianAmy said:
I'd wear one and roll around in the luv, Raz.
597. Susie said:
I gotta go to sleep now. I'm taking the Big Turk with me, but I'll leave you with this bag of Butterfinger Easter Eggs. G'night.
598. coskel said:
mrtl? Dang? Fish? Bucky? GirlA? Kendra? Susie? Katie...aw hell, lets ALL just break out our beverage of choice. and throw down.
Dang, I have a BBQ that is itching for some action - and for you vegetarians out there, I can grill a mean portobello mushroom ...
When ARE we goign to have the annula Dooce get -together? My opera newsgroup is celebrating its 15th anniversary in November, and we always have a big party in New York.
I've always wanted to see Utah...
599. CanadianAmy said:
night susie.
600. RazDreams said:
*hugging CanadianAmy* my t-shirt would be pink in full reprezentATION of the fact the little leta is a girl and not a boy.
coskel: we could all meet at a starbucks and walk around sockless so utah would know that socklessness don't always mean you po' white trash from da south. bring on the cappuccino and whipped cream, baybee.