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Pirates
This might be the first time ever that rickeysays bombed on a joke.— April 12, 2009 11:31 p.m.
Happy Tummy
Barb, here's another way of explaining the point that a few are trying to make. If someone wore a shirt that had that same graphic as the tattoo on your friends arm showing the pig in different parts; or we put one of the Darwin fish on our car, we think that's funny. We might even eat a burger as we say "i love animals. they're delicious," not realizing that is the same as someone being preachy about vegetarianism. It's making a snotty comment, hoping to get under the skin of the vegan at the table. Yet, if we see the religious fish on a persons car, or them wearing a cross and wishing us a "Happy Easter," we can easily say "Oh look at that! They think everyone celebrates Easter." When they're just trying to be nice, and not necessarily just thinking it thru and realizing not everyone celebrates "their" holiday. (anyone ever see "Mother" and how Debbie Reynolds tries dealing with Albert Brooks and his vegetarian diet? it's hysterical)— April 12, 2009 4:28 p.m.
Two Celebrities, Two Sad Incidents
Slingblade is one of the best films of the 90s. It's so well written and nicely acted.— April 12, 2009 4:22 p.m.
Pirates
Holy crap! Thanks for that update, refried. I heard that Seals were involved, but hadn't gotten the details.— April 12, 2009 4:20 p.m.
Swastika Building, Kidnap, Tire Dust
Another swastika story, in case anybody is interested. I remember reading in the paper about 15 years ago, that the Plung swimming pool in Mission Beach (at the Belmont/roller coaster), has a swimming pool with swastika tiles all around it. Someone complained, and they thought about changing them (I guess they line the top part of the pool, just above the waters surface). They decided it would be too expensive, and the tiles were put in years and years before the Nazis took over the swastika symbol (they talked in the story about Indians using that symbol, too). At the time, they decided all that was enough to NOT change the tiles, and just explain that to the occasional person that complains.— April 12, 2009 4:19 p.m.
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The best thing is that they're hotties that don't carry fire arms! I was just thinking I should've gotten a video of someone that was skeet (sp?) shooting. I just met a woman at El Indio last week that said she does that every weekend with her family.— April 12, 2009 4:16 p.m.
Happy Tummy
Barb, what I meant by goo having a good point, I can give an example of (and as the other posters have pointed out, you've yet to give examples of being preached to by vegans you know). On a side note, I dated a Vegan briefly. She never preached to me, only when I asked questions about it. I even ate meat in front of her. And, I've met lots and lots of Vegans (both friends of friends or at parties), and none have ever preached. But, what I meant was this -- YOU DON'T know what is in someones mind when they look at you. What if you're with Ollie, and someone is glaring because of his tattoos. You might think it's because you're in the meat section, and they have a hemp shirt that says "Meat is Murder". Or, they don't like you're boa...or who knows what. It could even be they smell something bad, and happen to make a face, just as you turn and see them from 50 feet away. Also, an example would be that musical/website that you wrote about enjoying so much. You said your dad didn't care for it (can't remember the name..."dr" something or other, with the Doogie Howser actor). If I remember your column correctly, you and David were with someone that had never seen it. And you guys immediately said you were going back to your house to show it to him. And you mentioned showing many of your friends (all that seemed to like it), this same website. Well, what is the difference between that, and a vegan wanted to "discuss" something they are passionate about? (before you answer, yes...I know there's a difference if they are telling YOU not to eat meat, but as has been stated here before, they are usually answering questions US meat eaters are posing to them).— April 12, 2009 4:14 p.m.
Shamrocks and Cotton Patches
On a side note: late last night I saw on TV, one of those shows that catches criminals on camera, and I saw the security guy from the PB Millionaire. It was the footage of that newscaster (I believe in La Jolla), trying to interview a woman about some property, and she calls a guy over that proceeds to beat up the cameraman. I saw a picture of B.K. and said "Hey, that looks like the security guard working with the PB dude," and then they said his name. I believe the cameraman said B.K. "saved my life." Cool stuff. Regarding a house that looked like a castle, it wouldn't be my choice. Although, I can't say I'd turn down one of those old German or Irish castles I see on acres of mountain top land.— April 12, 2009 4:05 p.m.
Fast Times at Prescott High
I wonder if Kristofferson knows that story. He told a great story in concert about the singer of the Byrds. He said the guy mentioned having super security, with video cameras that show the front of his house. Well, Kris was at his house, and people kept coming up and singing songs, juggling, doing all kinds of things. Kris asked what was going on, and McGuine said that ever since he mentioned that in an interview, all these wannabe singers come up to perform, hoping he'll see it and get them a record deal. Now, it annoys him. But, Kris thought it was so damn funny, like their own version of American Idol.— April 12, 2009 11:56 a.m.
Spring Cleaning -- No. Sunshine Cleaning -- Yes.
That's a great point, anti. I thought the same thing about her in Doubt. There was a scene or two, where I said "Okay, okay...we get it. You're confused. You don't know if he's molesting the kid or not. Now, get that look off your face!"— April 12, 2009 11:53 a.m.