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Upper-Class Twit of the Year Award
While scouting for wingnuttery at the Wall Street Journal’s op-ed page yesterday, I found this astounding letter to the editor that was so special that I just had to scan it and share:
Here is the text:
When the Democrats say they want to narrow the wealth gap, what they’re really saying is that they want to limit success.
“The rich have been very successful at evading taxes for the past six years, and now the Democrats want to stop them. For shame!”
In the ideology of the Democrats, it is unfair for one person to rise above others.
Hmmm, I don’t think I’ve ever discussed that idea with my Democratic comrades, but I’ll be sure to bring it up at our next cell meeting. (Ironically, the last time I went to Drinking Liberally, I spent a lot of the time talking with this dude Tim about bond prices and treasury yields.)
It is their philosophy that the tide should lift all boats the same amount.
And it is the Republican philosophy that the tide should only lift the big boats, while the little ones should be let to sink.
The successful minimum eage earners…
Nothin’ says success like earnin’ minimum wage! Nothin’!
…at Burger King aren’t waiting around for the government to give them a raise. They are working to become assistant managers, then managers, then owners of their stores and finally owners of several stores.
True fact: 130% of people who work hard at Burger King go on to own several of their own stores. Really, I read it in the Journal’s editorial page.
They have increased their own wages working within our capitalistic system. This is called success and the Democrats are against it, because successful people don’t require the Democrat Party to supply their every need.
No, successful people rely on the Republican Party to supply them with all sorts of subsidies, tax loopholes and other goodies to keep their boats rising higher than everyone else’s.
Wal-Mart is disliked by Democrats (and unions) because it is a success story.
And Terrell Owens is disliked by Eagles fans because he’s so good at catching passes.
Starting with one store, Wal-Mart has grown to thousands of stores. The workers are free to advance themselves- if they wish- without government or union interference. If the increase in the minimum wage is passed, some workers may wait around for the next raise rather than seek success.
Yes, the Wal-Mart workers will be so fat and happy living off of $7.25 an hour that they will never have any ambition to make more money ever.
Of couse, the amount of the minimum wage increase will be determined by the government, not the marketplace.
That tends to be how the minimum wage works, yes.
Neil Houston
St. Augustine, Fla.
I picture Neil looking something like this:
“A-haw-haw-haw! Daddy’s trust fund has made me rich! Rich!”
UPDATE: Thank God for YouTube. This is one of teh funniest scenes from one of teh funniest shows evar:
Paul M. said,
December 6, 2006 at 15:49
I have a Porsche.
Brad R. said,
December 6, 2006 at 15:51
Paul M.- very astute. I’m glad I’m not the only Lord Snot fan out there.
Paul M. said,
December 6, 2006 at 15:53
Some of us are old enough to remember when MTV showed The Young Ones AND crappy new wave videos.
Brad R. said,
December 6, 2006 at 15:55
You mean… MTV used to be good??!! (I was born in ‘79, I started watching just as it started to suck… Headbanger’s Ball was pretty kewl for a while though…)
Ugh said,
December 6, 2006 at 16:06
Are we sure this guy doesn’t their editorials and got tired of not getting his name in print?
steve_e said,
December 6, 2006 at 16:14
Neil deserves a pat on the head for reciting the tenets of Republicanism so well. Good boy. Now, sit.
The Writing On The Wal » Blog Archive » I’m a Sucker for Monty Python References said,
December 6, 2006 at 16:15
[...] Great snarking at “Sadly No!”. [...]
Dan Someone said,
December 6, 2006 at 16:16
But I thought Neil was the hippy….
Travis G. said,
December 6, 2006 at 16:29
I spotted a typo:
The workers are free to advance themselves – if they wish – without government or union interference.
How about this:
The workers are free to advance themselves – if they move – without government or union interference.
Chan said,
December 6, 2006 at 16:31
Crud! I can identify Hugh Laurie and Stephen Fry, and I’ve got a couple good guesses as to some others, but the fourth high-class twit looks like David Tennant and I know that’s not right: Tennant’s a lot younger than Laurie or Fry.
Great. Now I’m more concerned with the YouTube than the Republican wankery. Oh well, it was old talking points anyway.
Brad R. said,
December 6, 2006 at 16:33
Emma Thompson is the chick, y’know.
GoatBoy said,
December 6, 2006 at 16:34
You missed Emma Thompson.
Best. Young Ones. Episode. Ever.
(World’s biggest bottom-burp?)
GoatBoy said,
December 6, 2006 at 16:34
Damn you, brad!
steve_e said,
December 6, 2006 at 16:39
I’m going to wish for a six-figure income right now. No one interfere or you’ll screw up my plan!
Does anyone know why we (commenters here, not necessarily part of any group, but still liberal) are able to understand how they (wingnuts, devotees to the Republican Party, junior brownshirts) think, but they don’t understand how we think? They ascribe some pretty bizarre beliefs to basically anyone who is not a fascist. We joke around about their beliefs, but they seem dead serious. They describe things backwards. Not just a little off, but completely wrong. How did they get like this? Is the answer any more complex than they are just stupid? Do we always have to fall back on psychological explanations for their delusions?
Darren7160 said,
December 6, 2006 at 16:51
These people just don’t get it… or they do and choose to be decietful. I am a liberal, a disabled vet and I have a BA in Business. We KNOW that it takes capital to create jobs… we KNOW that a person should be worth what they bring to the table… we KNOW that there will be different levels available to each according to his ambition, talents and dedication.
What we object to is the UNWARRANTED wealth that sucks from all our pockets to line the few… THOSE WHO DON’T EARN IT by mutually determining the compensation (boards and executives) those who get paid $400 million to retire on! Yes, we do have a right to complain about those things.. on a number of capitalistic points!!!!!
1) Publicly owned companies are supposed to the benefical to the shareholders (the owners). Paying $millions that aren’t warranted takes from our earnings, weakens the company, steals from the ability to increase our business.
2) The market place is where, in a capitalistic society, the winners and losers are determined. Those who are the most productive, meet the needs of the consumer best and continue to develop products win the customers business. Supply-side economics is like COMMUNISM where each company is GIVEN ACCORDING TO ITS NEEDS. The tax savings should go to the consumer and let them determine the winners. This has multiple advantages that Repubicans and Conservatives will refuse to look at!
2a) Yes, it will increase the cost of products because the increased tax burden will be passed on.
2b) Only the customers buying THAT product or service will pay the tax, not everyone.
2c) The best companies will try to minimize the cost being passed on in a truely competitive market.
3) Executive salaries would be seen as having more of an impact on the bottom line (those $millions start to add up) and the boards will have to demand that executives bring to the table something to justify their compensation.
4) Those who whine about burger flippers moving up to managers being “cheated” from their opportunity are just plain decptive and they know it… How many times has a plant been closed down because it was “not making enough profit” or “too costly to upgrade”? How many could have been saved, for the overall health of the company in the long run if so much of the profits weren’t being sucked off by the upper tier?
So, to all those people screaming COMMUNISTS… just shut up. Your arguements are childish, immature, would be returned for major rewriting by a 3 grade teacher for lack of evidence, logic and conclusions.
Paul M. said,
December 6, 2006 at 16:53
Is the 4th twit Tony Robinson?
Baldrick said,
December 6, 2006 at 16:57
I have a cunning cameo…
Hate Encrusted Eyes said,
December 6, 2006 at 16:59
How did they get like this? Is the answer any more complex than they are just stupid? Do we always have to fall back on psychological explanations for their delusions?
Anti communist inflation.
You see after 1917 a segment of America’s leaders developed a homey simplistic ideology of free market freedom to spread among the under educated and politically uninvolved in order to innoculate them from possible red ideas.
The problems started when certain unscrupulous academics, politicians and journalists kept blurring the lines between violent revolutionary communists and anyone else they didn’t like. Soon anything that they didn’t like was being called communist. First socialists were demonized and forced out of the public discussion. Then unions. Then social organizations that help the poor. Finally we have reached the absurdist situation of today where the ideas that the Founding Fathers looked to to build the Republic – Liberalism – are depicted as communist totalitarian evil.
Communist inflation has literally demented a large segment of the voting American public. They can not see reality. They only see what their free-market-freedom ideology dictates, which increasing is whatever conservative bobble heads on TV say it is (reason and fact not necessary). If the holy baby jesus came back and said that Congress raising the minimum wage was a good thing, these ideologues would shoot the risen Christ rather than change their mind.
What can be done?
Ridicule. Education. Persistence. Generational change
jkd said,
December 6, 2006 at 17:06
That’s still hilarious. Also, gah, what an amazing guest cast – Robbie Coltrane, Hugh Laurie, Stephen Fry, Emma Thompson, and Mel Smith. In the same episode.
themann1086 said,
December 6, 2006 at 17:25
Yeah, that’s EXACTLY why we hate T.O.
That reference alone makes me love you, Bradrocket
Tulkinghorn said,
December 6, 2006 at 17:34
Darren – a union steward quoted in a recent Malcolm Gladwell piece (about how the lack of universal health care is killing American big business) has nailed it: the corporate elites have such class consciousness that they are willing to see their companies collapse before getting branded as Bolsheviks down at the country club.
maryc said,
December 6, 2006 at 17:34
This is totally off topic, but I thought I would give a heads up about the silly trolling happening at WoC! It seems that those Xmas Saviors –The Marley Bros–have discovered SZ ’s blog and have been well…..scrambling to make it seem like they are the most brave and most holy people because they want to force others to say “Merry Christmas” to them and….well, you have to see:
http://world-o-crap.com/blog/?p=285
Dan Someone said,
December 6, 2006 at 17:54
The fourth posh kid is played by Ben Elton, the co-creator/co-writer of the series.
The More You Know.
Seanly said,
December 6, 2006 at 18:10
Oh, come on. We all know Neil is right! Each & every worker at Burger King can become a manager, then an owner, then a franchiser. I am going to write Neil about investing in my plan. I have 5 names, each sends me $100. Then they each get 5 others…
Shoelimpyâ„¢ said,
December 6, 2006 at 18:13
Why don’t we just raise the minimum wage to $20 an hour and then everyone will be happy?
Patkin said,
December 6, 2006 at 18:18
Why don’t we just raise the minimum wage to $20 an hour and then everyone will be happy?
Glad to see you on board, limpo.
sohei said,
December 6, 2006 at 18:20
Man I love that show.
Is that Hugh Laurie from Black Adder playing Lord Monty?
Shoelimpyâ„¢ said,
December 6, 2006 at 18:23
Just think about it. If we raise the minimum wage to $20 an hour, then everyone making minimum wage now will suddenly be earning FOUR TIMES AS MUCH! Then they will be really happy and everyone will do a happy dance and there will be no more wars.
Who says we can’t end poverty?! I can’t believe the secret has been lying here right under our noses all this time! Why didn’t someone think of this a long time ago?
BinkyBoy said,
December 6, 2006 at 18:30
Poor limpy, he thinks he grasps something, then he turns and runs with it.
Unfortunately, it takes him a LONG time to figure out his hands are as empty as his mind.
Shoelimpyâ„¢ said,
December 6, 2006 at 18:40
Fare thee well, Mr. Bolton
celticgirl said,
December 6, 2006 at 18:40
When I started reading that letter I coulda sworn it was our own Kevin of Photoshop from a few threads down…I am more and more convinced about the faxed weekly Republicunt talking points. If only we could get Brad R. or Gavmo on that list…
LouShrimpyâ„¢ said,
December 6, 2006 at 18:41
The fact is exasperated hyperbole wins every debate. Every time.
Notorious P.A.T. said,
December 6, 2006 at 18:42
It is their philosophy that the tide should lift all boats the same amount.
I thought it was Reagan who said that a rising tide lifts all boats? So now not even Reagan is acceptable to the right-wing? Do they actually believe in anything?
celticgirl said,
December 6, 2006 at 18:42
ACK!!!! Please somebody close that blinky tag – I want NO association with anything to do with “Mustache Ride” Bolton…
Sarcastro said,
December 6, 2006 at 18:47
There’s fuckin’ room to move as a fry cook. I could be manager in two years. King. God.
bulbul said,
December 6, 2006 at 18:48
Is that Hugh Laurie from Black Adder playing Lord Monty?
Why yes, it is. And that’s Emma Thompaon as Ms. Moni Sterling.
maddie said,
December 6, 2006 at 18:55
When I started reading that letter I coulda sworn it was our own Kevin of Photoshop from a few threads down…
You know, I had the very same thought. Hey, let’s go ask him if he did write that letter, since the poor kid is STILL commenting in that thread from Friday night.
KnaveRupe said,
December 6, 2006 at 19:22
Who’da thunk Lord Monty would grow up to be a surly, misanthropic crippled American doctor?
This was probably the best episode of a great series, although my favorite line was from “Bomb”:
Rick: “What are you doing, Neil?”
Neil: “I’m painting myself white to deflect the blast.”
And it’s been so long since I’d seen it, that I had no idea that all those people were guest stars, since when I watched it back in the early eighties, they weren’t famous here yet.
Thanks for this. You guys are the shit.
Thlayli said,
December 6, 2006 at 19:28
“HURRAH, HURRAH, HURRAH! WE’RE OFF TO SMASH THE OIKS!”
*sniff* They don’t make ‘em like that anymore…
mmm...lemonheads said,
December 6, 2006 at 19:33
Shoelumpy, your logic is as flawed as Mr. Rumsfeld’s.
And you see what his version of reality got him.
Every, EVERY time the subject of minimum wage increase comes up, the far righties exclaim “It will kill job creation!!”
And every time they’ve been wrong.
Every. Time.
Will you learn, or be doomed to The Dustbin….
I can’t do it.
Steve said,
December 6, 2006 at 19:39
Putting more money in the hands of working-class people is bound to hurt the economy somehow.
mdhatter said,
December 6, 2006 at 19:42
Someday I will make it there…
I’ve signed up for the DL mailing list, since I obvioulsy can’t count on that dirty commie BradR, to remind his brothers of their duty to their fellow man. He also refuses to keep my appointment calendar for me – typical dirty hippie.
skippy said,
December 6, 2006 at 19:45
off topic, gavin, but but congrats to sadly, no! for being nominated as a finalist in the 2006 weblog awards.
it’s an honor to be singled out, and any blog that gets to the finals should be very, very proud.
we know that skippy sure is!
.
.
dwbh said,
December 6, 2006 at 19:46
It’s starting to seep out!
mdhatter said,
December 6, 2006 at 19:46
UNIVERSITY CHALLENGE!???!??
mdhatter said,
December 6, 2006 at 19:48
geez skippy.
Okay, everyone put their pants back on. We wouldn’t want to wreck this for the proprietors, now would we?
D. Aristophanes said,
December 6, 2006 at 19:51
The workers are free to advance themselves- if they wish- without government or union interference.
Victories of the U.S. Labor Movement:
1648 – Boston shoemakers and coopers form guilds.
1827 – The first citywide labor council forms in Philadelphia.
1837 – Andrew Jackson declares a 10-hour workday in Philadelphia Navy Yard.
1868 – The first (limited) federal 8-hour day takes effect.
1874 – The union label is used for the first time by the Cigar Makers International Union.
1882 – First Labor Day Celebration takes place in New York City.
1885 – The Foran Act bans immigration of laborers brought in under contract to break strikes.
1886 – The American Federation of Labor forms with Samuel Gompers as its first president.
1906 – The International Typographical Union successfully strikes for an 8-hour day.
1935 – The Social Security act is approved.
1936 – The Walsh-Healey Act sets safety standards, minimum wage, overtime pay and child labor provisions on all federal contracts.
1938 – A federal minimum wage law takes effect.
1955 – The AFL and CIO reunite.
1964 – The Civil Rights Act prohibits employment discrimination.
1993 – The Family and Medical Leave Act is passed.
2006 – Wal-Mart liberates employees from union interference.
It all makes sense now!
dgbellak said,
December 6, 2006 at 20:14
Personal favorite Y.O. exchange, and I do not know why:
Mike: It’s nice to have a front door.
Vyvyan: We had a front door at the last house.
Rick: Yes, Vyvyan, but it was nailed to the ceiling in the living room.
Lesley said,
December 6, 2006 at 20:16
Ah, the poor poor pitiful rich. 2% of ‘em own half the world’s wealth. They’d be grateful if only they could own a little bit more.
The Goodies is periodically available for downloading on UKNova.
For those fortunate enough to have access to the BBC, Absolute Power is another worthy show that got its start on radio and evolved into an outstanding television show starring Stephen Fry and John Bird.
Steve Coogan – famous for Coogan’s Run and the Alan Partridge series which are highly recommended, has concocted a new character, Tommy Saxondale; an aging ex-roadie turned suburban pest controller with an anger management problem. YouTube has several samples of the show.
Another addictive show that ran for two seasons is Bodies.
Lesley said,
December 6, 2006 at 20:18
The poor poor pitiful rich. 2% of ‘em own half the world’s wealth. They’d be grateful if only they could own a little bit more.
The Goodies is periodically available for downloading on UKNova.
For those fortunate enough to have access to the BBC, Absolute Power is another worthy show that got its start on radio and evolved into an outstanding href=”http://www.bbc.co.uk/comedy/guide/articles/a/absolutepower_999031110.shtml”>television show starring Stephen Fry and John Bird.
Steve Coogan – famous for Coogan’s Run and the Alan Partridge series which are highly recommended, has concocted a new character, Tommy Saxondale; an aging ex-roadie turned suburban pest controller with an anger management problem. YouTube has several samples of the show.
Another addictive show that ran for two seasons is Bodies
Shoelimpyâ„¢ said,
December 6, 2006 at 20:21
lemonheads, I believe you misunderstand me. I think that raising the minimum wage is the greatest idea since sliced bread. People who only make minimum wage can’t make enough to live on. That is bad. I feel that raising the minimum wage will actually increase job creation as well as providing living wages for those who are currently either on the brink of poverty or about to fall under it. Let’s face it: raising the minimum wage will halt poverty in its tracks forever. It is the most ingenius strategy in my opinion that has ever been conceived. I wish I had thought of it.
Lame Man said,
December 6, 2006 at 20:27
Nonsense. Some of the little boats should be saved, so that they can be used as markers in yacht racing courses.
And then perhaps for firing practice.
Lesley said,
December 6, 2006 at 20:36
In British Columbia, the benevolent *cough* liberal *hack* premier established a special lower minimum wage of $6.00/hr for new entrants to the labour market. For their wage to creep up to the $8.00 minimum, they have to work 500 hours. Even before the labour shortage hit, surveyed employers said they wouldn’t lower wages for new workers.
The minimum daily pay regulations used to stipulate that a worker had to be paid for at least 4 hours even if the employee worked less than four. That’s been reduced to two.
mdhatter said,
December 6, 2006 at 20:49
lemonheads? how atypically pedantic of you.
Canucklehead said,
December 6, 2006 at 20:58
A little OT perhaps, but definately adds another nail in the coffin of Conservative Economic Truthiness
Taxes GOOOOODE
jpj said,
December 6, 2006 at 21:08
How long do you have to work at Burger King before you are crowned “The Burger King” and all your loyal subjects must do your bidding with their partially hydrogenated goodness?
And when will YouTube post the video of Karl Rove making Neil fetch a stick?
ifthethunderdontgetya said,
December 6, 2006 at 21:30
Shorter shrub: Would you terrorfasciliberalhomolamunists stop the partisan namecalling and embrace my call for bipartisanship on Iraq?
D. Aristophanes said,
December 6, 2006 at 21:37
jpj – imagine how much richer Paris Hilton would be if she had spent a few years flipping burgers at Wendy’s? It’s perplexing how many people pass up on the fast track to billionaire status that is the minimum wage job.
Bistroist said,
December 6, 2006 at 21:38
What are you doing, Neil?
To make a meal, Neil? – it’s surreal -
From totalitarian vegetables.
How much does it cost, Neil?
Combining Young Ones and Python references in the same post, you sure know how to please the crowds.
KnaveRupe said,
December 6, 2006 at 22:16
OT, but Orson Scott Card, author of “EMPIRE” was on the Thom Hartmann show today. I believe you can hear it at whiterosesociety.org , which archives Thom’s shows.
KnaveRupe said,
December 6, 2006 at 22:17
Forgot to add, OSC was on at the top of the third hour. Of the December 6 show.
Did I forget anything else?
a cranny mint said,
December 6, 2006 at 22:31
If it wasn’t for my friend Rick here, I would be giving executive relief to woodland creatures to this very day – Bambi
Boomshanka!
Col. Klink said,
December 6, 2006 at 22:33
No offense Mr. Limpy, but I thought the greatest idea ever was invading Iraq? How’d that turn out anyway?
iamcoyote said,
December 6, 2006 at 22:49
Suddenly, I have a hankering for lentils…
Also, I seem to recall Motorhead doing “Ace of Spades” on the YO house party episode. Good times…
Matt T. said,
December 6, 2006 at 22:58
This letter gets run about once a week in either the Athens paper or the Atlanta rag. Always the same condescending tone, always the same broad strokes and simplistic coneptualizations, always the same disconnect with anything close to reality, and always – always – the implicit sneering glee at the thought of someone worse off financially and, thus, an inferior human being.
And then, usually there’s a letter railing about how awful the rest of the country is compared to us honorable, moral, nicer-than-everyone-else Southerners, and I have to wander off for a little peace and quiet.
Shoelimpyâ„¢ said,
December 6, 2006 at 23:01
Invading Iraq wasn’t an “idea.” It was a necessity.
Gary Ruppert said,
December 6, 2006 at 23:02
Meanwhile, here’s an unsurprising piece of news.
Sources close to the Hamas-led government claimed that Hamas representatives recently held talks with officials from the US Democratic Party at a secret location
Source
Gary Ruppert said,
December 6, 2006 at 23:13
Source
Kathleen said,
December 6, 2006 at 23:14
Oh Gary, you are so adorable.
Gary Ruppert said,
December 6, 2006 at 23:19
So, I wonder if Mr. Murtha, Mrs. Pelosi, Mr. Clyburn, Mr. Reid, and Mr. Durbin enjoyed their stay in Jordan to recieve their marching orders from their allies in the Axis of Evil.
Bob3 said,
December 6, 2006 at 23:22
“Invading Iraq wasn’t an “idea.â€? It was a necessity”
And the color of the sky in your world is?
A country that had been broken by sacntions, run by an aging dictator who’s only remaning ambition was to die in bed, a country with no stocks of chemical weapons, with UN weapons inspectors crawling all over it, a goverment with no links to Ossam Ben Laden, this we needed to invade? This was a necessity?
it wasn’t a necessity, it was a choice, actually it was a mistake – the worst mistake this country has made since the end of WW2 made by vain and shallow men living in a fact free bubble of their own making. It could be comical if people weren’t dying every day.
Seanly said,
December 6, 2006 at 23:26
Gary, you are so pre-election. Shoelimpy is teh new uber-troll. May I suggest a little internecine discussion at RNC Trolls-R-Us? Don’t bother to let us know how it turns out.
Lesley said,
December 6, 2006 at 23:26
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AshPlant said,
December 6, 2006 at 23:28
I’ve never met such a blatantly unsubtle troll. Have I been looking under the wrong bridges?
ahem said,
December 6, 2006 at 23:38
obTriv: Fry, Laurie and Thompson all went to Cambridge (and were in the Footlights).
mikey said,
December 6, 2006 at 23:45
See, in Gary’s world TALKING is bad. War, killing, blowing up neighborhoods and dropping bombs on children, that’s fine. But if you TALK to people, especially people you don’t agree with, that’s unforgivable. Jeez, Gary, I know I’ve said it before, but you need to spend a little time in a war zone. I guaranatee you’ll come out with a whole new appreciation for talking…
mikey
Shoelimpyâ„¢ said,
December 6, 2006 at 23:54
Gary Ruppert = Brad and Gavin, Ashplant. Haven’t you been around?
Dan Someone said,
December 6, 2006 at 23:56
How do you do it, Gary? Is it really just a matter of maintaining focus on the equation “DEMOCRATS = EVIL”? Is that what allows you to assume the trustworthiness of an “unnamed source” within Hamas, a terrorist organization? Tell me, if the unnamed Hamas source had said that Condi Rice had met with Hamas leaders in an undisclosed third country on her last trip to the region, would you assume it was true? Or is it only true because it conforms to your presuppositions?
mdhatter said,
December 7, 2006 at 0:08
no no, Brad and Gavin = Wondertwins.
haven’t you seen their matching lockets?
Thomas Vazzano said,
December 7, 2006 at 0:09
What the heck was that show? Funny, just wondering what it was….
mdhatter said,
December 7, 2006 at 0:09
yes, that makes Travis into “Gleek”, and Seb into Space Ghost.
also not a far stretch.
Shoelimpyâ„¢ said,
December 7, 2006 at 0:15
Wonder Twins = Superfriends
mdhatter said,
December 7, 2006 at 0:16
crap. Space ghost wasn’t on that show. still…. and Retardo as himself.
Gary Ruppert said,
December 7, 2006 at 0:43
int thefactis(void);
yagi said,
December 7, 2006 at 0:45
The current U.S. national minimum wage is $5.15 per hour of work. Since this rate was set in 1996, inflation has overtaken the gains provided by this 10-year-old increase.
Washington State’s minimum wage is increasing from $7.63 to $7.93 as of January 1, 2007. And it will be tied to the inflation rate moving forward. For reference, our unemployment rate is 5.1%.
Bistroist said,
December 7, 2006 at 0:46
at 0:09, Thomas Vazzano said,
What the heck was that show? Funny, just wondering what it was….
It’s a clip from The Young Ones, a show that ran for two seasons on BBC in the early 80s. Written by Ben Elton, Rik Mayall & Lisa Mayer, and starring Rik Mayall (PRick, the anarchist), Adrian Edmundson (Vyvyan, the metal head), Nigel Planer (Neil, the hippie), Chistopher Ryan (Mike, the self-described cool person) and Alexei Sayle (the Balowski family) – oh, and Special Patrol Group, Vyvyan’s Glaswegian hamster.
It’s the sort of show you’d be doing yourself a favour to seek out, anarchic, violent and stupidly funny. Much the same could be said about Bottom, btw., an early 90s show featuring Rik Mayall as Rick and Ade Edmundson as Eddie Elizabeth Hitler.
annieangel said,
December 7, 2006 at 0:50
Hi Shoe. :)
Shoelimpyâ„¢ said,
December 7, 2006 at 0:52
Hi Annie :)
Shoelimpyâ„¢ said,
December 7, 2006 at 0:53
Gremlins are afoot at Sadly, No, Annie. You better watch out.
annieangel said,
December 7, 2006 at 1:05
Gremlins? That sounds Satanistic.
How are things?
Shoelimpyâ„¢ said,
December 7, 2006 at 1:11
Things are things, as usual. Did you see that story about Andy Dick?
I hear he’s going to be the next Kramer.
J— said,
December 7, 2006 at 1:13
iamcoyote said,
December 6, 2006 at 22:49
Suddenly, I have a hankering for lentils…
Also, I seem to recall Motorhead doing “Ace of Spades� on the YO house party episode. Good times…
Mike: Music!
annieangel said,
December 7, 2006 at 1:19
That’s hilarious. I don’t think he should have to apologize to anyone. He was just mocking current events. :)
I wonder when he’ll be going on Letterman, with David Foley. ;)
DJ said,
December 7, 2006 at 1:26
Oh look, Shoelimpy is having a conversation with his not-so-secret identity, annieangel. Or is it the other way around?
In any event, by any name, a true idiot.
Sophist said,
December 7, 2006 at 1:28
No, it’s our philosophy that people not lucky enough to own boats do not deserve to drown in your proverbial rising tide.
Shoelimpyâ„¢ said,
December 7, 2006 at 1:28
Well, NewsRadio wasn’t exactly Seinfeld. Probably the best he will get is the Adam Corolla Show.
And BTW, this just in: Democrats Have Ties to Terrorists
annieangel said,
December 7, 2006 at 1:34
Oh. My. God.
This is unsane!!! I wonder when they are meeting with Osama himself, secretly of course.
Thanks, Shoe. :) I liked News Radio better than Seinfeld.
Ted said,
December 7, 2006 at 1:37
And BTW, this just in: Democrats Have Ties to Terrorists
**Makes wanking motion**
Yawn. Hamas was the political party that won the last PA democratically run elections. We may not like it, but dialog with the people who run the PA is actually necessary when dealing with Israel and the Palestinians.
Besides, US energy companies and the Bush state department were wining and dining Taliban “officials” IN DC, right up until 9/11, hoping to get persmission for oil and nat. gas pipes through Afghanistan. What say you to that?
Shoelimpyâ„¢ said,
December 7, 2006 at 1:44
I hear Nancy Pelosi has Osama on speed dial.
News Radio was funnier than Seinfeld, I agree, but it didn’t quite reach the pop culture status.
annieangel said,
December 7, 2006 at 1:51
I didn’t really think Seinfeld was funny.
What was the big deal about it being about nothing?? That’s not original, Cheers was way more about nothing than Seinfeld.
And it had better quotes, too.
annieangel said,
December 7, 2006 at 1:57
Owls.
Shoelimpyâ„¢ said,
December 7, 2006 at 1:59
George made me laugh once.
annieangel said,
December 7, 2006 at 2:01
George is the only funny character on the show.
I need to go out for a bit, baby. I’ll be back soon. :)
knaverupe said,
December 7, 2006 at 2:04
Aren’t annie and limpy cute? It’s like if Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan were internet trolls.
His Grace said,
December 7, 2006 at 2:07
In other news, Republicans have Communist ties
At the height of the cold war, embroiled in Vietnam, the President of the United States of America went to China to meet with communists?
The fact is that the Republicans wanted the US to lose the cold war. They’re not just the opposition, they’re on the other side.
ImJohnGalt said,
December 7, 2006 at 2:15
Man, there’s a whole lotta pie-liking goin’ on in here.
mdhatter said,
December 7, 2006 at 2:16
I think i prefer BLT
Jillian said,
December 7, 2006 at 2:21
And really – who doesn’t like pie?
ImJohnGalt said,
December 7, 2006 at 2:30
I haveta admit, it’s awfully funny to see a whole string of shoelimpy and annie posts exclaiming how much they like pie. It brings a smile to my face in a way that having to read their posts normally doesn’t..
Ras_Nesta said,
December 7, 2006 at 2:38
Motorhead plays “Ace of Spades” in this episode of “Young Ones”, which was called “Bambi”. Here’s the whole script if you like.
My favorite bit:
[Establishing shot of a Rolls-Royce driving out of Footlights College. SCENE: Back seat, four rich kids: Kendal Mintcake, Miss Money-Sterling, Lord Snot, and Lord Monty.]
All: [singing] Rah, rah, rah, we’re going to smash the oiks! Ha ha ha ha ha!
Lord Monty: You know, it’s a rotten shame. I went to see the Careers Officer in Big College yesterday, and he said all he’d got left is chairman of British Rail! Well, I wanted to be Director General of the BBC.
Lord Snot: Yes, it’s rotten, they gave it to Skapper just because he directed our world tour of “Hamlet” and wrote our hilarious revue, “What Ho, Darkie”. Honestly, chairman of a nationalized industry — I’d rather be a Cabinet Minister!
Kendal Mintcake: Well, I’m alright, ’cause my Daddy’s bought me the Socialist Workers’ Party for my birthday!
Miss Money-Sterling: At least we’re going to smash the oiks at Scumbag College in University Challenge. [The Young Ones]
Lord Snot: We’ve just got time before my balls drop!
[SCENE: Vyv, Neil, Rick, and Mike, covered in mud and hitchhiking at the side of the road.]
The Blue Parrot » Blog Archive » Real people once again said,
December 7, 2006 at 3:06
[...] prove to be more absurdly funny than anything Will Ferrell could ever do. Check out the letter to the editor at the Wall Street Journal Sadly, No! has up. Their dissection is, as usual, exceptional. [...]
Hugely said,
December 7, 2006 at 3:09
i gotta go out for a bit baby i’ll brb :)
Minimally said,
December 7, 2006 at 3:09
oh ok :)
Hugely said,
December 7, 2006 at 3:16
my fave from the YO was:
“Hands up, who likes Neil?” and they all drop their hands on floor… it applies here too
and to stay On Topic: i bet the Neil on the WSJ letters page is an asshole wannabe rich person with a faux italianate/tuscan home on a .25 ac lot in a gated subdivision near the PGA golfcourse (neil u r a dick…)
mikey said,
December 7, 2006 at 3:25
Y’know, I’m really developing an appreciation for pie I never had before…
mikey
annieangel said,
December 7, 2006 at 3:34
I’m back. :)
Shoelimpyâ„¢ said,
December 7, 2006 at 3:37
Did you laugh all the way to the bank, and all the way back?
I just love doing that.
annieangel said,
December 7, 2006 at 3:39
Yes I did. :)
And I rented Juon 2. I hope it’s scary!
Shoelimpyâ„¢ said,
December 7, 2006 at 3:40
Juon 2? I’ve never heard of Juon 1!
annieangel said,
December 7, 2006 at 3:41
The Grudge. :) It’s part two, but it’s the Japanese one.
Shoelimpyâ„¢ said,
December 7, 2006 at 3:42
The Japanese are scary. I once saw a Japanese commercial where some Japanese girl starts making out with a bear in the middle of the street and then some like milk pops out.
LouShrimpyâ„¢ said,
December 7, 2006 at 3:45
The fact is pie likes me.
JosePuppert said,
December 7, 2006 at 3:46
The fact is Lou keeps biting my catchphrase.
annieangel said,
December 7, 2006 at 3:46
I saw that too. :) I love that crazy show where the Japanese people do all the crazy stuff. That show rules. :)
Shoelimpyâ„¢ said,
December 7, 2006 at 3:51
Wild Extreme Crazy Kids for Japanese go Bonzai Tree?
Something like that?
annieangel said,
December 7, 2006 at 3:55
I think that’s what it’s called. :)
Japanese is such an ugly language. I wish this movie was dubbed.
mikey said,
December 7, 2006 at 3:59
Damn!! I’m full. Aren’t you guys full? That’s a helluva lotta pie…
mikey
ImJohnGalt said,
December 7, 2006 at 4:12
Normally, my blood pressure right now would be pretty high. Even with all that pie, however, it is surprisingly low.
mikey said,
December 7, 2006 at 4:26
Hell yeah, John, I’m at piece with pie…
mikey
Shoelimpyâ„¢ said,
December 7, 2006 at 4:26
Dub it yourself! Just read along with the subtitles ;)
annieangel said,
December 7, 2006 at 4:29
It’s too scary, I can’t look!
This movie is whacked.
Shoelimpyâ„¢ said,
December 7, 2006 at 4:31
Whackeder than the American Grudge 1?
annieangel said,
December 7, 2006 at 4:34
It’s looks like it’s from the 70’s. But it’s not. I thought Japan was all modern and stuff. It’s all just propaganda. There isn’t one robot in this.
Shoelimpyâ„¢ said,
December 7, 2006 at 4:37
The Japanese are well known liars.
annieangel said,
December 7, 2006 at 4:41
They are also promoting ancsestor worship as protection against grudge monsters!!!! Heathens.
Shoelimpyâ„¢ said,
December 7, 2006 at 4:42
They will all get eaten by the grudge monsters anyway, I am sure.
jkd said,
December 7, 2006 at 4:43
um…guys, seriously don’t feed the trolls. If you click through to the Jerusalem Post article it mentions a Democratic meeting with Hamas exactly zero times. The other link – the one that was excerpted – is to IsraelNationalNews.com, a far-right-wing propaganda outlet (think Drudge meets Meir Kahane…with lower standards for truth and accuracy), and is a two-graf, non-bylined, anonymously-sourced story.
Yeah. Not so much, annie and shoe.
annieangel said,
December 7, 2006 at 4:52
This movie is going to give me nightmares! I bet only one of them lives.
annieangel said,
December 7, 2006 at 4:56
Ok, Shoe. Go rent this. Double dog dare ya.
Shoelimpyâ„¢ said,
December 7, 2006 at 4:56
Or maybe none. Those Japanese are bloodthirsty heathens.
You shouldn’t watch movies that give you nightmares, Miss Annie.
annieangel said,
December 7, 2006 at 5:02
They all died. Except for the half-grudge monster baby.
There is one scene where she’s giving birth…..waaaaaaaaaaay too much.
Shoelimpyâ„¢ said,
December 7, 2006 at 5:03
I told you they were bloodthirsty heathens, Miss Annie.
Did you avert your eyes during the waaaaaaaay too much scene?
Shoelimpyâ„¢ said,
December 7, 2006 at 5:05
You should watch this, Miss Annie.
It is more peaceful and pleasant :)
annieangel said,
December 7, 2006 at 5:05
I left the room but came right back in. :)
annieangel said,
December 7, 2006 at 5:07
Cutie-pie. :)
Shoelimpyâ„¢ said,
December 7, 2006 at 5:09
You should have stayed out of the room. Juon babies are too much for Annie Angels’s!
annieangel said,
December 7, 2006 at 5:13
Well at first she gave birth to the full sized original lady grudge monster. :) That is when I left the room and came right back in. :) It turned into a baby again before she woke up. (she had passed out)
Shoelimpyâ„¢ said,
December 7, 2006 at 5:17
You have an interesting taste in cinema, Miss Annie :)
annieangel said,
December 7, 2006 at 5:24
I wonder if I can get “Naked Again” through the library? It doesn’t exist online as far as I can tell. Only the blurb about dude running naked thruogh Cannes to promote it.
Shoelimpyâ„¢ said,
December 7, 2006 at 5:27
I don’t think it exists anywhere, Miss Annie, except for one time in the middle of the nighton some God forsaken TV station. And perhaps in Sweden.
DocAmazing said,
December 7, 2006 at 5:30
Well, that’s one way to lengthen a post.
annieangel said,
December 7, 2006 at 5:31
Hehehehehehe. You love God forsaken television. ;) When you’re not blushing and leaving the room and coming right back in. :)
Although it would make a good slogan for Showcase.
God forsaken TV. :)
Shoelimpyâ„¢ said,
December 7, 2006 at 5:33
I thought that was their slogan?
annieangel said,
December 7, 2006 at 5:36
Television without borders, is their real slogan. Television without morals works too. :)
Shoelimpyâ„¢ said,
December 7, 2006 at 5:41
I think Canadians don’t know what morals are.
annieangel said,
December 7, 2006 at 5:42
They know, they just don’t care. They’re too drunk.
Shoelimpyâ„¢ said,
December 7, 2006 at 5:47
And probably watching hockey, or dreaming about watching hockey.
annieangel said,
December 7, 2006 at 5:51
Or playing hockey. Or letting their cars idle in Canadian Tire parking lots. :) If one more person asks me, “is there an American Tire?”, I’m going to start saying “yes, it owns Canadian Tire. ” :)
Shoelimpyâ„¢ said,
December 7, 2006 at 5:54
Nothing in Canada is owned by Canadians, they are too drunk to know how to own their own stuff :) Even Tim Horton’s is owned by Wendy’s :)
annieangel said,
December 7, 2006 at 5:57
Hehehehe. Yep. And don’t forget Paramount Canada’s Wonderland. :):) Hehehehe.
They do put little maple leafs in all the fast food chain titles, so you know you’re at the Canadian version of the chain. :D
Shoelimpyâ„¢ said,
December 7, 2006 at 5:58
Is there an American Tire?
annieangel said,
December 7, 2006 at 5:59
The fact is, yes. It own’s Canadian Tire. :)
annieangel said,
December 7, 2006 at 5:59
Owns. Sorry about that. :( I’ve been trying to be a better typer and grammar nazi. Failing, though.
Shoelimpyâ„¢ said,
December 7, 2006 at 6:04
It is ok, Miss Annie. I happen to think that apostrophes are fun :)
annieangel said,
December 7, 2006 at 6:15
I think shopping is fun. :) I am so happy I’m coming back to Texas for Christmas. Thank you so much for the tickets, baby. :)
Shoelimpyâ„¢ said,
December 7, 2006 at 6:20
You are welcome, Miss Annie :) I guess some would think shopping is more fun that apostrophes ;)
annieangel said,
December 7, 2006 at 6:22
Especially shopping in the Holy Land…..Dallas. :D
Shoelimpyâ„¢ said,
December 7, 2006 at 6:28
Some consider it the Holy Land, Miss Annie :)
Ron Mexico said,
December 7, 2006 at 6:52
Yes, I miss Dr. BLT. I feel bad, I called him stupid once, but this current thread made me realize I hadn’t really seen the true depths of stupid.
annieangel said,
December 7, 2006 at 6:58
Can we go to South Padre if I’m a good girl?? ;)
Shoelimpyâ„¢ said,
December 7, 2006 at 7:11
Perhaps ;)
annieangel said,
December 7, 2006 at 7:19
Say, “yes”, not “perhaps!!”
Shoelimpyâ„¢ said,
December 7, 2006 at 7:24
Perhaps, yes ;)
Shoelimpyâ„¢ said,
December 7, 2006 at 7:24
Or yes, perhaps ;)
annieangel said,
December 7, 2006 at 7:29
Perhaps I won’t be a good girl then! :)
Shoelimpyâ„¢ said,
December 7, 2006 at 7:35
Who said anything about perhaps?
annieangel said,
December 7, 2006 at 7:56
WHOOP! :D
Djur said,
December 7, 2006 at 8:43
Could someone get a mop for the fluids?
The Banal said,
December 7, 2006 at 8:53
I guess I have to kill myself now.
Jillian said,
December 7, 2006 at 12:05
My favorite pumpkin pie recipe…
1 1/4 cups pumpkin puree, canned or fresh
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon all-purpose flour
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup evaporated milk, undiluted
2 tablespoons water
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 unbaked pastry shell (9-inch)
Combine pumpkin, sugar, salt, spices, and flour in a medium mixing bowl. Add eggs; mix well. Add evaporated milk, water, and vanilla; mix well. Pour into pastry-lined pie pan. Bake at 400° for 15 minutes; reduce heat to 350° and bake about 35 minutes longer, or until center is set.
It’s mighty yummy. My only weakness is that I still haven’t mastered the art of making my own pie crusts. Maybe I’ll work on that over Christmas break. It’s especially good with homemade whipping cream – add just a touch of cinnamon, nutmeg or vanilla to the cream before you put it in the whipped cream machine.
Toxteth O'Grady said,
December 7, 2006 at 17:56
I just want people to know I’ve moved on since then.
Towers said,
December 7, 2006 at 18:49
The dude from House and Emma Thompson…how have I never seen this before?
ImJohnGalt said,
December 7, 2006 at 20:12
Jillian, I’d add some allspice and nutmeg to that recipe just to spice it up a bit more.
Just curious, however – is anyone besides Mikey, RB and myself using the antitroll script?
If so, can I get a show of hands for eliminating the posts all together rather than just changing them all to “I like pie!”? It might be nice to not even know that they are posting.
annieangel said,
December 7, 2006 at 20:21
So you’re a mensch are you, Shoe? Are you going to dump me for Pamela? ;)
What’s a mensch anyway??? And why are you blushing????
Shoelimpyâ„¢ said,
December 7, 2006 at 20:24
There is no blushing, Miss Annie. I don’t know what a mensch is. I am not going to dump you for Miss Atlas.
annieangel said,
December 7, 2006 at 20:25
“Miss” Atlas???? Just how close are you two????
Shoelimpyâ„¢ said,
December 7, 2006 at 20:27
I barely know the woman, Miss Annie.
annieangel said,
December 7, 2006 at 20:33
Barely???
And you ARE blushing. I can tell. You said “aw shucks”, that denotes blushing!
Shoelimpyâ„¢ said,
December 7, 2006 at 20:38
There is no need for denotions, Miss Annie. I simply made a statement to a woman who posted on our blog, I was not trying to denote anything. I think you are reading too much into things.
annieangel said,
December 7, 2006 at 20:38
You’re cute when you’re blushing. :)
Shoelimpyâ„¢ said,
December 7, 2006 at 20:40
I am not blushing!
annieangel said,
December 7, 2006 at 20:44
Your whole face turns red, even your ears and up into your hairline. :) And the back of your neck. :)
It’s even cuter when you’re blushing and denying it at the same time. You go twice as red. :)
Shoelimpyâ„¢ said,
December 7, 2006 at 20:46
Mentchen never blush.
annieangel said,
December 7, 2006 at 20:50
Cutie-pie. :)
You’re lucky I’m not the jealous type. If I were, I might think you had a crush on her. ;)
Shoelimpyâ„¢ said,
December 7, 2006 at 20:52
I am glad that you are not the jealous type, Miss Annie.
annieangel said,
December 7, 2006 at 20:55
Sometimes you say things that make me want to smack you.
This is one of those time. :P
annieangel said,
December 7, 2006 at 20:57
Times. With an “s.”
Shoelimpyâ„¢ said,
December 7, 2006 at 20:57
What did I say?
annieangel said,
December 7, 2006 at 21:02
:P
Shoelimpyâ„¢ said,
December 7, 2006 at 21:04
I don’t remember saying that, Miss Annie.
annieangel said,
December 7, 2006 at 21:04
You are gonna get such a spanking.
Shoelimpyâ„¢ said,
December 7, 2006 at 21:08
I am a good boy, Miss Annie.
annieangel said,
December 7, 2006 at 21:10
Now it’s gonna hurt! :P
Mensch indeed, don’t try to pun at me, baby!
Shoelimpyâ„¢ said,
December 7, 2006 at 21:18
I wasn’t punning! I am not a punster!
annieangel said,
December 7, 2006 at 21:24
You’re going to be totally impossible today, aren’t you?
Shoelimpyâ„¢ said,
December 7, 2006 at 21:27
It’s possible.
annieangel said,
December 7, 2006 at 21:33
I bet you’re grinning. And strutting more than usual.
annieangel said,
December 7, 2006 at 21:36
Only you can blush and strut at the same time.
:)
Shoelimpyâ„¢ said,
December 7, 2006 at 21:46
Who ever said I was blushing? Or strutting, for that matter?
salty said,
December 7, 2006 at 21:47
Does the language in the title of that letter bother anyone else? “…by Succeed”?
annieangel said,
December 7, 2006 at 22:05
You always strut. :)
It’s part of your charm
Shoelimpyâ„¢ said,
December 7, 2006 at 22:20
So now I am the strutting mensch?
annieangel said,
December 7, 2006 at 22:35
See? You say things like that, and there is really no response that isn’t a smack.
Shoelimpyâ„¢ said,
December 7, 2006 at 22:48
Maybe you’re just in a smacking mood today, Miss Annie ;)
annieangel said,
December 7, 2006 at 22:52
:P:P:P:P:P:P:P:P:P:P
in big red font!!!
The Power of the Ellipsis said,
December 7, 2006 at 22:54
Limpannie (TM): I’ve been trying to be a better… nazi.
Shoelimpyâ„¢ said,
December 7, 2006 at 22:57
:P
So there!
annieangel said,
December 7, 2006 at 23:02
Hey! That was uncalled for, Mr. Flirtypants!
Shoelimpyâ„¢ said,
December 7, 2006 at 23:16
Hey! I called for it!
Andy said,
December 9, 2006 at 1:43
salty, it looks like the last three letters of “Succeeding” were cut off (as were the last three letters of “Journal” above it). That’s my guess, anyway.
mdhatter said,
December 10, 2006 at 8:34
two hours?
that must be performance art.
SARiii said,
December 19, 2006 at 17:02
hah, this site is weirdooo
xxclueless192 said,
December 19, 2006 at 22:35
heyy guys, what’s up? I hear there’s been some sort of interesting discussion up there. fill me in…=] ok then, or not
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