About living... (739 hits)
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Submitted by Rob Berg (View user info) at 2010-02-07 05:03:52 EST
We are privileged.
We exist in a society that enables the financially viable to e-ndulge in whatever lifestyle their specific income bracket will support. Including us.
Others partake in a more stabilized (perceived) economy - yet still fulfilling the reality that the strong feed on the weak. It's the way it is. Most of us are alpha enough to appreciate how great it is to be on top.
Still, the truth remains that there are the weak, and the strong. Those of us that are superior will feed on the weak.
Quite frankly, they deserve it.
Still, the fact remains that we human beings need to rise to a higher level in order to secure our future. We need to collectively decide that being SMART far outweighs being stupid, and that overt stupidity needs to be punished.
I'd suggest beatings... but that would be ruled far to radical, so I am open to suggestion as to how we deal with the dumber folks that infect our lives. I mean it would just be until people smartened the fuck up... how could that be a bad thing?
Other than that, life is good. I love being a dad. My kid is AWESOME.
How are you? What's new in your world?
It may not be interesting to most people... but give it a shot. I promose if you find it exciting and - I'll react to it as honestly as I am able and I just bet I'll enjoy it.
After all - it's only you and me - and, of course, the random number of nerds that wander by this part of the e-wasteland because of how cool we are.
I'll do my best to keep up. Promise. I'm going to bed now... but look forward to talking with you below.
Here is a picture I drew for the past 32 minutes:
g'night.
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Submitted by rob_berg (user info) at 2010-02-11 18:21:56 EST (#)
Ranking: 1
Culling seems a tad harsh, although it might be argued some of the more malignantly stupid folks will never smarten up, I do have faith in humanity's capacity to become smarter - especially on an individual level.
There just isn't the incentive these days. Too much hand holding and insipid codling... fuck that. Beatings would provide the necessary motivation to smarten the fuck up, me thinks.
Submitted by X54 (user info) at 2010-02-11 17:40:56 EST (#)
Ranking: 1
Punishing people for being stupid is pointless. It's like punishing people for being left-handed: it won't accomplish anything. Better to just cull them.
Submitted by netimportant (user info) at 2010-02-10 20:51:59 EST (#)
Ranking: 0
I move onward, the only direction
Can't be scared to fail, searchin' perfection
Gotta keep it fresh, boy, even when we sexin'
But don't be mad at her when she's on to the next one
FREEZE!
Somebody bring me back some money please.
Submitted by DanielH (user info) at 2010-02-10 01:51:34 EST (#)
Ranking: 2
....don't know if I would categorize the work so far as hard - it's certainly been exhausting at times, alarmingly smelly, frustrating and predictably expensive... but all the work that is done is instantly rewarded with a smile, or a sweet little "hi dad" followed by a random hug. This amazing little creature you create becomes the absolute center of your universe and it's so fucking cool.
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That's what I was hoping to hear. It may be a coule of years ahead, but I want to be where you, where Brees, is, it's time. I've done enough of "me" to last several lifetimes--it was fun, more than that often, but now it's getting time to expand those experiences into a new little life, one that does not center around me, but around a much Bigger Love, the thing I've been looking/waiting for my entire life. Thanks for that glimpse of your happiness, that means a lot.
(Pardon the Velvet E. alter, it was necessary for reasons beyond this site, and thanks for letting it pass on without ither of us giving it a second thought.)
Submitted by rob_berg (user info) at 2010-02-10 01:31:00 EST (#)
Ranking: 1
Submitted by VelvetElvis (user info) at 2010-02-09 23:20:13 EST (#)
Ranking: 2
I was so caught up in the Boskops findings--linked below -- which seemed in full consonance with the previous review about elevating our collective intelligence, that I didn’t congratulate you on being a new daddy. That’s the highest point in any man’s life, and one I hope and dream of realizing one day.
Seeing Drew Brees holding his baby boy up after the Super Bowl, tears in his eyes, that was just beautiful, and I envy all the dads out there. I plan to be a great dad, and dream of my future children oft. Probably many of you dads think “it’s not all you’re imagining it’ll be, at times it’s hard work,” but that’s a challenge I look forward to embracing. Anyhow, congrats. From what I know of you, I think you’re gonna be an awesome dad. You’re very fortunate, and I’m sure you feel that way.
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It really is the highest point in my life by a long stretch.
That was one of the most memorable things from the Superbowl for me as well - I love when parents bring their kids down to share in those triumphant personal moments - but I was especially impressed that he had the foresight to put ear protection on his son - that stadium would have been crazy loud, especially on the field and that kind of good sense seems rare.
I don't know if I would categorize the work so far as hard - it's certainly been exhausting at times, alarmingly smelly, frustrating and predictably expensive... but all the work that is done is instantly rewarded with a smile, or a sweet little "hi dad" followed by a random hug. This amazing little creature you create becomes the absolute center of your universe and it's so fucking cool.
Being a parent is not for everyone - and I know a fair few people who have no desire to have children and that is a good thing. I totally dig your attitude towards the whole experience, and have no doubt you are going to rock it out one day.
Thanks for your kind words - such a rare treat on this crazy little website. They are absolutely appreciated.
Submitted by rob_berg (user info) at 2010-02-10 01:15:30 EST (#)
Ranking: 1
Submitted by VelvetElvis (user info) at 2010-02-09 21:24:02 EST (#)
Ranking: 2
Your drawing reminded me of this, it's the eyes. This is too cool, still reading but wanted "to share"-- god you can't say that without sounding gay as a San Francisco pet shop hamster herder. OK, "To show," "to toss out there for y'all". That's better.
Two neuroscientists say that a now-extinct race of humans had big eyes, child-like faces, and an average intelligence of around 150, making them geniuses among Homo sapiens.
http://discovermagazine.com/2009/the-brain-2/28-what-happened-to-hominids-who-were-smarter-than-us
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Thanks for the link... that is wicked cool.
Submitted by DanielH (user info) at 2010-02-10 01:05:32 EST (#)
Ranking: 2
Submitted by VelvetElvis (user info) at 2010-02-09 23:20:13 EST (#)
Ranking: 2
I was so caught up in the Boskops findings--linked below -- which seemed in full consonance with the previous review about elevating our collective intelligence, that I didn’t congratulate you on being a new daddy. That’s the highest point in any man’s life, and one I hope and dream of realizing one day.
Seeing Drew Brees holding his baby boy up after the Super Bowl, tears in his eyes, that was just beautiful, and I envy all the dads out there. I plan to be a great dad, and dream of my future children oft. Probably many of you dads think “it’s not all you’re imagining it’ll be, at times it’s hard work,” but that’s a challenge I look forward to embracing. Anyhow, congrats. From what I know of you, I think you’re gonna be an awesome dad. You’re very fortunate, and I’m sure you feel that way.
Submitted by VelvetElvis (user info) at 2010-02-09 23:20:13 EST (#)
Ranking: 2
I was so caught up in the Boskops findings--linked below -- which seemed in full consonance with the previous review about elevating our collective intelligence, that I didn’t congratulate you on being a new daddy. That’s the highest point in any man’s life, and one I hope and dream of realizing one day.
Seeing Drew Brees holding his baby boy up after the Super Bowl, tears in his eyes, that was just beautiful, and I envy all the dads out there. I plan to be a great dad, and dream of my future children oft. Probably many of you dads think “it’s not all you’re imagining it’ll be, at times it’s hard work,” but that’s a challenge I look forward to embracing. Anyhow, congrats. From what I know of you, I think you’re gonna be an awesome dad. You’re very fortunate, and I’m sure you feel that way.
Submitted by rob_berg (user info) at 2010-02-09 22:39:11 EST (#)
Ranking: 1
Submitted by Banjo (user info) at 2010-02-09 20:37:18 EST (#)
Ranking: 2
Still, the fact remains that we human beings need to rise to a higher level in order to secure our future. We need to collectively decide that being SMART far outweighs being stupid, and that overt stupidity needs to be punished.
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I've always found collective decisions are majority agreed bad ideas thought up by a group of pretty dumb, incompetent non-individuals.
I'd far rather individually be smart and make use of the overtly stupid.
I'm good though Rob, life is busy. Good to hear being a dad is suiting you.
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Hullo Banjo mah dear,
Good to see you wandering the halls.
I see your point, which is why I am a strong proponent of benevolent fascism - with me in charge, of course.
: )
Glad to hear you are doing well... life is indeed very busy. Being a Dad is the absolute bestest.
Submitted by orphelia (user info) at 2010-02-09 21:50:09 EST (#)
Ranking: 2
I nearly -2ed this cos you set the cunt off. Ugh this inspired his shitty self righteous post didn't it?
Fucking stoner
Submitted by VelvetElvis (user info) at 2010-02-09 21:24:02 EST (#)
Ranking: 2
Your drawing reminded me of this, it's the eyes. This is too cool, still reading but wanted "to share"-- god you can't say that without sounding gay as a San Francisco pet shop hamster herder. OK, "To show," "to toss out there for y'all". That's better.
Two neuroscientists say that a now-extinct race of humans had big eyes, child-like faces, and an average intelligence of around 150, making them geniuses among Homo sapiens.
http://discovermagazine.com/2009/the-brain-2/28-what-happened-to-hominids-who-were-smarter-than-us
Submitted by Banjo (user info) at 2010-02-09 20:37:18 EST (#)
Ranking: 2
Still, the fact remains that we human beings need to rise to a higher level in order to secure our future. We need to collectively decide that being SMART far outweighs being stupid, and that overt stupidity needs to be punished.
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I've always found collective decisions are majority agreed bad ideas thought up by a group of pretty dumb, incompetent non-individuals.
I'd far rather individually be smart and make use of the overtly stupid.
I'm good though Rob, life is busy. Good to hear being a dad is suiting you.
Submitted by tiaprae (user info) at 2010-02-09 10:39:46 EST (#)
Ranking: 2
I'm quickly realizing that snowboarding for 6 hours in the evening and then trying to wake up the next morning for work is a horrible plan. I miss being younger and just springing back like it was nothing.
Submitted by rob_berg (user info) at 2010-02-08 18:54:24 EST (#)
Ranking: 1
Submitted by Jack_McCallum (user info) at 2010-02-08 18:45:03 EST (#)
Ranking: 0
This is the best damned thing I've read on uber in the last year.
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Submitted by Phallic_Cymbals (user info) at 2010-02-08 02:31:22 EST (#)
Ranking: 0
I wish Avatar ended with the dude deciding to join the blue people then he was like "let's fuck" to the bitch and he bent her over but then she was like "that's not how sex works with my species" and she showed him, like, a three foot long spiked cock hanging between her legs then SHE bent HIM over and the final shot was of him copping this ridiculously painful looking huge blue cock in his ass and screaming "oh fuck i wanna be human again"
I'd watch that shit in 3D boy i tell you what.
[That and:]
Submitted by Phallic_Cymbals (user info) at 2010-02-06 11:25:07 EST (#)
Ranking: 1
I would pound Fred Phelps' sagging arsehole until it coughed out my cum like a drooling bulldog.
True story.
Submitted by Jack_McCallum (user info) at 2010-02-08 18:45:03 EST (#)
Ranking: 0
This is the best damned thing I've read on uber in the last year.
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Submitted by Phallic_Cymbals (user info) at 2010-02-08 02:31:22 EST (#)
Ranking: 0
I wish Avatar ended with the dude deciding to join the blue people then he was like "let's fuck" to the bitch and he bent her over but then she was like "that's not how sex works with my species" and she showed him, like, a three foot long spiked cock hanging between her legs then SHE bent HIM over and the final shot was of him copping this ridiculously painful looking huge blue cock in his ass and screaming "oh fuck i wanna be human again"
I'd watch that shit in 3D boy i tell you what.
Submitted by rob_berg (user info) at 2010-02-08 12:35:54 EST (#)
Ranking: 1
Submitted by F.J.Bell (user info) at 2010-02-08 05:40:13 EST (#)
Ranking: 2
I'm teaching a class on Nabokov at the uni tonight. That's what's up with me.
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Sweet.
Professor Bell.
Submitted by sicosemen (user info) at 2010-02-08 10:06:56 EST (#)
Ranking: 0
*sigh*
This is just my opinion but the people who need to constantly reassure themselves of how "awesome" they are, are the ones who aren't all that awesome to begin with. It's like the 5'4" guy who has "a 9 inch dick, mother fucker."
You do raise a valid point about stupidity though. You're just of average intelligence as the most brain savvy person would find a way to eliminate the stupid from their lives, while you choose to associate with them. This is partly why I'm more apt to observe then engage in conversation. Was it Abraham Lincoln? "It is better to remain silent and though a fool, then to speak up and remove all doubt."
Submitted by TuTs (user info) at 2010-02-08 09:47:01 EST (#)
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Do you see what you have started Mr Berg?
Submitted by sexualchocolate1984 (user info) at 2010-02-08 07:51:23 EST (#)
Ranking: 2
I wrote a big ass rant here, but I'm gonna just post it.
Are you recently a parent? My boy was born 5 weeks ago, and it is the most satisfying thing that's ever happened to me - truely amazing. Congratulations.
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I believe abortions should be compulsary for anyone who can't afford to support themselves without the help of the State, let alone their impending, undeserved children.
Hitler may have been a bit OTT, but the core ideas were sound.
Submitted by F.J.Bell (user info) at 2010-02-08 05:40:13 EST (#)
Ranking: 2
I'm teaching a class on Nabokov at the uni tonight. That's what's up with me.
Submitted by Phallic_Cymbals (user info) at 2010-02-08 02:31:22 EST (#)
Ranking: 0
I wish Avatar ended with the dude deciding to join the blue people then he was like "let's fuck" to the bitch and he bent her over but then she was like "that's not how sex works with my species" and she showed him, like, a three foot long spiked cock hanging between her legs then SHE bent HIM over and the final shot was of him copping this ridiculously painful looking huge blue cock in his ass and screaming "oh fuck i wanna be human again"
I'd watch that shit in 3D boy i tell you what.
Submitted by ridiculous (user info) at 2010-02-08 01:34:59 EST (#)
Ranking: 2
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Submitted by rob_berg (user info) at 2010-02-07 16:33:04 EST (#)
Ranking: 1
Submitted by icarus1987 (user info) at 2010-02-07 10:39:23 EST (#)
Ranking: 2
Take away their computers and also their reproductive organs. For Bubba's children/grandchildren/great-grandchilluns I would propose post-natal abortions.
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haha post-natal abortions. Bring back Hitler's x-ray desk! bring em in, stand them at attention and zap em. no more stupid babies. We would have to take it a couple steps further though insofar as a defining criteria and consistent results to measure it by (IQ tests are quite flawed as I am sure you are aware), penalties to ensure enforcement and who would be in charge of maintaining control over this for starters.
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I am fully behind the idea that humans should have to apply to have kids. It' shouldn't be a right - but a privilege.
On that note, not only do I think abortions should be legal - they should be mandatory unless you can prove yer not a complete and utter fucking moron.
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Here here! especially on the remark that it should be 'Humans' and not just Americans or whichever country would support such an initiative but the implied recommendation that it would be International law.
Hows this for a slogan for the add campaign. "Thicken the gene pool. No dumb babies."
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Submitted by Sacrilicious (user info) at 2010-02-07 22:36:53 EST (#)
Ranking: 2
Let's get off this, and get on with it
If you wanna change the world
shut your mouth and start to spin it
Get off this, get on with it
If you wanna change the world shut your mouth
and start this minute
Submitted by TuTs (user info) at 2010-02-07 22:11:49 EST (#)
Ranking: 2
Well it's looking like I have bred completely stupid children, but it's too late to do anything about it now. Ralph stupid.
Submitted by computerjockey (user info) at 2010-02-07 21:28:42 EST (#)
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YOu stole my post title.
Submitted by willartstorg (user info) at 2010-02-07 17:46:07 EST (#)
Ranking: 2
13 dollah for some eggs. How much is that in U.S. money? Ten bucks?
Submitted by rob_berg (user info) at 2010-02-07 17:35:46 EST (#)
Ranking: 1
That's them!
MMMMmmmm.
Submitted by willartstorg (user info) at 2010-02-07 17:30:28 EST (#)
Ranking: 2
http://victoriasfoodsecrets.com/2010/01/provence-marinaside-french-restaurant-in-yaletown/
Looks pretty good. . .
Submitted by rob_berg (user info) at 2010-02-07 16:53:24 EST (#)
Ranking: 1
My Eggs Benny was awesome this morning.
We went to Provence - a nice little restaurant in Yaletown.
CROQUE MONSIEUR EGGS BENEDICT: poached eggs, black forest ham, gruyère, sundried tomato butter on foccacia
YUM.
Submitted by RoadSong (user info) at 2010-02-07 16:50:00 EST (#)
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Submitted by rob_berg (user info) at 2010-02-07 10:49:53 PST (#)
Ranking: 1
I'M SORRY DANRAN.
OK?
I'M SORRY. GEEEEZ.
Here ya go, just for you:
r.
Now I gotta go for breakfast. EGGS BENNY HERE I COME.
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Eggs Benedict - the breakfast of champions!
Submitted by icarus1987 (user info) at 2010-02-07 16:48:14 EST (#)
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Submitted by rob_berg (user info) at 2010-02-07 16:33:04 EST (#)
Ranking: 1
I am fully behind the idea that humans should have to apply to have kids. It' shouldn't be a right - but a privilege.
On that note, not only do I think abortions should be legal - they should be mandatory unless you can prove yer not a complete and utter fucking moron.
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They should require a license, just as they do with a dog or car. At the bare minimum, you should be required to prove that you can hold down a job capable of supporting said child with no government or parental assistance, that you have a clean criminal record, graduated high school, and that your chances of producing a child with a debilitating genetic condition, criminal or Palinesque tendencies are low. Otherwise, it's forced abortion time.
Submitted by rob_berg (user info) at 2010-02-07 16:34:52 EST (#)
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Submitted by Poots (user info) at 2010-02-07 10:25:22 EST (#)
Ranking: 2
I like the drawing but I think it should have an on switch only instead of the off switch only.
I'm also forming a gay manship with Danger Ranger atm. So wtf do I know?
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Thanks.
Funny, I thought the same thing as well. Next time.
DanRan is always up for gaymanships.
Submitted by rob_berg (user info) at 2010-02-07 16:33:04 EST (#)
Ranking: 1
Submitted by icarus1987 (user info) at 2010-02-07 10:39:23 EST (#)
Ranking: 2
Take away their computers and also their reproductive organs. For Bubba's children/grandchildren/great-grandchilluns I would propose post-natal abortions.
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I am fully behind the idea that humans should have to apply to have kids. It' shouldn't be a right - but a privilege.
On that note, not only do I think abortions should be legal - they should be mandatory unless you can prove yer not a complete and utter fucking moron.
Submitted by rob_berg (user info) at 2010-02-07 16:23:52 EST (#)
Ranking: 1
Submitted by TheJesusStrangler (user info) at 2010-02-07 13:23:01 EST (#)
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You miss one important fact- In American, the weak feed on the strong as well. Consider it a symbiotic relationship.
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True 'nuff.
Submitted by willartstorg (user info) at 2010-02-07 15:09:16 EST (#)
Ranking: 2
Good post.
Icarus, your insults are so last year. Get a new line.
Submitted by rob_berg (user info) at 2010-02-07 13:49:53 EST (#)
Ranking: 1
I'M SORRY DANRAN.
OK?
I'M SORRY. GEEEEZ.
Here ya go, just for you:
r.
Now I gotta go for breakfast. EGGS BENNY HERE I COME.
Submitted by rob_berg (user info) at 2010-02-07 13:47:58 EST (#)
Ranking: 1
Skraps: Well, I sure hope she turns out smrt. All indications thus far are pointing (thankfully) in the direction of her being suitably brilliant... but as a parent I am horribly biased so only time will tell on that.
Still, she would not be immune from said beatings if she did turn out stupid.
Heck - I remember as a child having a very strong fear of the Belt - even though my Dad never used it on us - just the thought of it being put into play if we escalated influenced more than one of my potentially bad decisions.
Submitted by rob_berg (user info) at 2010-02-07 13:44:17 EST (#)
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re: e-ndulge
Yeah that is a pretty douchey word to make up on the fly - but it couldn't be more perfect that you are the first and most 'vocal' to take issue with it Samwise.
I do <3 that... IT'S LIKE YOU READ MINDS.
Submitted by TheJesusStrangler (user info) at 2010-02-07 13:23:01 EST (#)
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You miss one important fact- In American, the weak feed on the strong as well. Consider it a symbiotic relationship.
Submitted by icarus1987 (user info) at 2010-02-07 10:39:23 EST (#)
Ranking: 2
Take away their computers and also their reproductive organs. For Bubba's children/grandchildren/great-grandchilluns I would propose post-natal abortions.
Submitted by Poots (user info) at 2010-02-07 10:25:22 EST (#)
Ranking: 2
I like the drawing but I think it should have an on switch only instead of the off switch only.
I'm also forming a gay manship with Danger Ranger atm. So wtf do I know?
Submitted by RoadSong (user info) at 2010-02-07 10:14:07 EST (#)
Ranking: 2
Submitted by rob_berg (user info) at 2010-02-07 02:06:42 PST (#)
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... as I hit submit, I saw the underlined red squibble that indicated that I had misspelled "Promise"... and thought:
"fuck".
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I don't even have a red squibble to indicate how dumb I am.
fuck
Your drawing is interesting...
Submitted by skrapmetal (user info) at 2010-02-07 08:48:34 EST (#)
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Hi, Rob. Hope your kid's not stupid or anything. Who decides if your kid is stupid? Oh, wait, I forgot: you're in Canada, which is like Lake Woebegone in that all the children there are above average. No worries, then.
Submitted by Danger_Ranger (user info) at 2010-02-07 08:46:46 EST (#)
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oooooooooohhhhh i'm being introSPECTIVE and have feelinnnnngs nice work ARSEHAT ON SIGNING YOUR OWN ART BUT NOT OTHER PEOPLES
Submitted by GroundHorse (user info) at 2010-02-07 08:28:19 EST (#)
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H2hzVV2Nwfs
Submitted by JoeyG (user info) at 2010-02-07 07:14:43 EST (#)
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I can relate to this.....well most of it anyway! YAR! CAPS ATTACK! FOR NO REASON!
ahem.
Submitted by iddqd (user info) at 2010-02-07 07:09:42 EST (#)
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e-ndulge
see, its words like this (and i KNOW youre all 'but i <3 that youre responding and stuff to that, and it makes me feel all smiley because youre all up in my face but im not letting you because its e-mpowering me, like oprah told me') that make you a dickhead. like an actual dickhead where people go 'ugh, FUCK this guy.'
stop it.
Submitted by rob_berg (user info) at 2010-02-07 05:06:42 EST (#)
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... as I hit submit, I saw the underlined red squibble that indicated that I had misspelled "Promise"... and thought:
"fuck".