I can't believe we haven't had an organ grinder post yet. To get more in the mood, load up this tune while you read.
The organ grinder and his monkey is such an iconic figure, but I never really appreciated that it really wasn't that great a life. It was apparently no picnic for the monkeys, either. Of course, nowadays you can just go out and hire an organ grinder (or two). Or, you could buy your own monkey organ. It's Windows 95 compatible! Better yet, just build one! (Don't lose any of the parts, though!)
Posted by yhbc at October 21, 2002 11:27 PM
I for one am totally aghast that anyone would ever consider grinding a monkey.
Posted by: anathema on October 21, 2002 11:50 PMSpeaking of grinding, I wonder how jonmc's first day went? Yes, he is a Chippendales dancer.
Posted by: anathema on October 21, 2002 11:57 PMYou don't grind the whole monkey, just the organ. (Good. Now we've gotten the obvious jokes out of the way right up front).
Posted by: yhbc on October 21, 2002 11:57 PMNot to mention, is that monkey wearing a skirt? Primate Transvestism is not to be taken lightly. Because then they'll start teaching the theory of cross-dressing evolution in school, how they rose from chiffon-scarfed amoeba crossdressers** to neanderthal she-males all the way up to the modern dragqueeunus erectus, and then where'll we be, huh?
**straightens stocking seams, turns on spike heels and storms out**
*if amoeba crossdressing is possible, since I'm not sure they even have sexes
Posted by: jonmc on October 22, 2002 12:00 AM
Which one of the monkey's organs, commish? Kidney, pancreas, spleen (must be spleen)?
Posted by: anathema on October 22, 2002 12:05 AMSOme do like to wear make-up. (This whole site is amazing)
This is probably a re-post.....quonsar has way too much time on his hands. Thankfully.
Posted by: anathema on October 22, 2002 12:12 AMWhich one of the monkey's organs, commish?
Why, the tail, obviously.
Posted by: yhbc on October 22, 2002 12:19 AMEesh. Leapt to quickly onto that last one, forgive the knuckle-dragging creationist slant.
Posted by: yhbc on October 22, 2002 12:21 AM
She is a clock watcher who lets you know when it's TIME for routine activities like meals, going out and bedtime blankets. Tatu enjoys being outside -- rain or shine
Hey! It's the Play-chimp of the month profile. Posted by: octobersurprise on October 22, 2002 12:26 AM
Not to mention, is that monkey wearing a skirt?
Well, yes, but that's because it's a female monkey! Sheesh. Not all the organ-grinding monkeys are male; then it would be like Halloween in the Castro all the time for the organ-grinders.
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October 22, 2002 01:53 AM
I was hoping for something more like the Folsom Street Fair.
Posted by: anathema on October 22, 2002 07:47 AMI can't believe we haven't had an organ grinder post yet.
I thought the post right before this one was about organ grinding.
Posted by: adampsyche on October 22, 2002 08:52 AMHeh, tizzie! I would also add this one, although it appears that the pictures (which were crucial to the post) have vanished into the ether.
Posted by: pardon me on October 22, 2002 10:03 AMSomeone should really start a thread for that so we can post pervy birthday wishes. Ahem. *looks askance at admins*
Posted by: romakimmy on October 22, 2002 10:39 AMI swear, if one more motherfucker calls here asking me to help them look at an image that their friend sent them through AOL, I'm going to shove a laptop straight up their ass.
And not the small laptops, either. The big 15" screen jammies.
Posted by: adam on October 22, 2002 11:22 AMPerhaps this is a good time to bring up the anger management course I'm teaching in the fall. Coincidentally, it's called "How to Keep From Shoving Computers Up a Customer's Ass." Let me tell you from my own sad experience: it doesn't really make you feel any better, and the jail time's a bitch.
Posted by: witchstone on October 22, 2002 11:29 AMadam--if you start developing an urge to wear plaid flannel, I want you to call me, OK.
Just think of the annoying ones as big walking dollar bills even if they're not buying anything. Sow that goodwill ,dude.
Always worked for me.
Or not.
Posted by: jonmc on October 22, 2002 11:48 AMBesides adam, this should make you feel better--
Hello, It will be my pleasure to serve you...
Posted by: jonmc on October 22, 2002 12:05 PM
*winces*
imagines trying to force 51/4 floppies in a 31/2 slot.
Posted by: octobersurprise on October 22, 2002 12:24 PMimagines trying to force 51/4 floppies in a 31/2 slot
Sounds like you know something about jon that we don't, octobersurprise. Spill the beans. Spillllll theeeeem.
Posted by: Ufez Jones on October 22, 2002 12:51 PMWho? Me?
Nope. Nada. Zippo. That jonmc's a saint, I hear.
But I do know you'll never get mayonaise out of your A drive.
Posted by: octobersurprise on October 22, 2002 02:41 PMBless you primate brethren..
**walks away looking beatific**
Posted by: st.jonmc of Bridgeport on October 22, 2002 03:03 PMAs if migs could ever just fade into any crowd. @-)
Posted by: anathema on October 22, 2002 06:32 PMNot our Miguel. Not ever. He is outstanding in his velour-wearing field.
Posted by: tizzie on October 22, 2002 07:53 PMA note about posting images:
We encourage users to post images, especially those hilarous pics of monkeys
wearing dresses or programming for Linux. But posting images that reside on someone
else's server is considered by many to be bandwidth theft. Our thoughts
on the matter, along with some solutions to the problem, can be found
here. Thanks.
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