@Indil: Well put. I don't need Ianto flexing Popeye-esque forearms any more than I need Gwen's hips and waist to be altered in any way. The lady is hot in all of her normalcy...Cosmo-ific airbrushing not required.
THANK SPACE JEEBUS, I AM NOT ALONE! Sorry, I just had to shout that...been bottled up for a while.
Because, seriously, the latest trend of awful sound mixing (I will try the 5.1 vs. 2-channel setup Zantor, thank you) has been driving me insane. I have no problem understanding accents, never have, but lately I've had trouble hearing Matt Smith's lines and it's entirely due to the music blaring over the dialogue. Same with movies, same with DirecTV, etc..
My ears have always been great--I won one round of genetic bingo, at least--so it infuriates me when poor mixing is to blame for making me feel as if I've lost my touch--er, hearing.
Because, seriously, the latest trend of awful sound mixing (I will try the 5.1 vs. 2-channel setup Zantor, thank you) has been driving me insane. I have no problem understanding accents, never have, but lately I've had trouble hearing Matt Smith's lines and it's entirely due to the music blaring over the dialogue. Same with movies, same with DirecTV, etc..
My ears have always been great--I won one round of genetic bingo, at least--so it infuriates me when poor mixing is to blame for making me feel as if I've lost my touch--er, hearing.
@JesusDeSaad: The first rule of guerilla class-warfare is you do NOT talk about guerilla class-warfare ;)
@AdoraBelle: Coincidentally, I convinced myself this was true (of linguistic anthropologists in particular) while in college...although some may argue the world needs more English and Rhet/Comm. majors even less ;)
Fortunately for me, a career in telling people what to do and when (aka project management) pays the bills :D
...I arguably may belong on the "20 Careers That Will Make the Future More Dystopian" list...hmm.
Fortunately for me, a career in telling people what to do and when (aka project management) pays the bills :D
...I arguably may belong on the "20 Careers That Will Make the Future More Dystopian" list...hmm.
@dmur01: Seconded. Any convict who can own the line, "I am Yu Law...and I am nobody's bitch!" should be on this list.
@GamerKT: I submit "Moonraker" FTW.
@mostlysane: mmmm...futuristic peanut butter worm sandwich...*drool*
@silver-bolt: LOL, seriously, my wife is wondering what the hell is so funny in here :D
@Dr Emilio Lizardo: I absolutely love this poster--brings back my happy childhood in spades.
Still brings a chill despite being just shy of 40 ;)
Still brings a chill despite being just shy of 40 ;)
@bookwench: Amen, sister.
@Cin: Easy, killer, I was referring to men in general, not you specifically (although I can see how the use of "you" could have been confusing for, well, you.)
I do, however, think anyone who is having relations with a woman that obviously cares for them so little to use this device as revenge is clearly a careless cretin. I'm at least superior enough to recognize that having sex with someone who is very unhappy with you and only wants to see you hurt is a terribly stupid idea.
So...I guess that's working out fine for me, then. :P
I do, however, think anyone who is having relations with a woman that obviously cares for them so little to use this device as revenge is clearly a careless cretin. I'm at least superior enough to recognize that having sex with someone who is very unhappy with you and only wants to see you hurt is a terribly stupid idea.
So...I guess that's working out fine for me, then. :P
@Gann: I was thinking the same--the concern of being surprised by the use of this device just doesn't bear any scrutiny when you consider consensual (and proper) sex.
@bookling: I was reading your comments and there were all spot-on, so I'm quite glad I could share a smile. :)
DISCLAIMER: I had absolutely no intent to lessen or dismiss the serious context of the topic in any way.
DISCLAIMER: I had absolutely no intent to lessen or dismiss the serious context of the topic in any way.
@mkirkland: Not suggesting that at all, merely suggesting that there are many rides at the amusement park that deserve equal attention (if you'll pardon the metaphor).
To the patriarchal males that worry about the "false" use of this device, I submit that skilled lovers who willingly offer oral sex to their partner have nothing to fear.
@Cin: It would be physical evidence of penetration, but not physical evidence of rape. The question of consent would still be at issue. Most rapes involve other evidence of lack of consent (bruises, wounds, etc.).
Ultimately, it's about unwanted sexual intercourse. If, as a man, you aren't smart enough to either figure out that a) the answer is no, or b) the lady in question truly hates you enough to accuse you of false rape, PRIOR to actually having intercourse, then you are a fool. And your "little man" is going to pay the price for that foolishness (assuming he hasn't already via STDs, given his "owner" clearly can't discriminate between safe and willing sexual partners).
I suspect the only men who need worry about the "false" use of this device are those who rely on inebriating women first, or those who really ought to be smart enough to realize that the woman who just boiled your pet rabbit probably isn't a wise choice of sexual partnership.
Ultimately, it's about unwanted sexual intercourse. If, as a man, you aren't smart enough to either figure out that a) the answer is no, or b) the lady in question truly hates you enough to accuse you of false rape, PRIOR to actually having intercourse, then you are a fool. And your "little man" is going to pay the price for that foolishness (assuming he hasn't already via STDs, given his "owner" clearly can't discriminate between safe and willing sexual partners).
I suspect the only men who need worry about the "false" use of this device are those who rely on inebriating women first, or those who really ought to be smart enough to realize that the woman who just boiled your pet rabbit probably isn't a wise choice of sexual partnership.
@Infernorhythm: A better fan vid would have zoomed out to Bruce's fingertip in "Enter the Dragon", during his speech about "It's like a finger pointing to the moon..."
@Serge.: "It's a TRAP!"
@Kayonesoft: Gwen: "Have my baby, NOW!"
Jack: "Uhm...my track record with kids 'aint so grand considering I just blew up my grandson..."
Jack: "Uhm...my track record with kids 'aint so grand considering I just blew up my grandson..."
@Merricat: Touche on the radio--and I completely lost my train of thought after imagining FakeTina Fey and Batgirl wrestling on the beach.
I think I'm honestly more upset that Tina Fey is somehow still single than I am about Lost. I mean, REALLY!?!? There truly is no justice in this world if Tina Fey is not spoken for by now.
...and I officially have absolutely no idea where I'm going with this...
I think I'm honestly more upset that Tina Fey is somehow still single than I am about Lost. I mean, REALLY!?!? There truly is no justice in this world if Tina Fey is not spoken for by now.
...and I officially have absolutely no idea where I'm going with this...
