What's the rush?
Let's take a little time and decide.
Posted by tizzie at February 04, 2003 10:53 AMOK, I know it's not bowling, but it got your attention.
Update:
Have expressed interest, but no commitment:
Chico
Unclefes
Salmonberry
Aw
Mars Crash
dejah420 ? black classic bowler
Committed:
Ufez: Maroon and Black Loungemaster
readymade: black/gold Loungemaster
Crash: maroon-and-black Loungemaster
Eyeballkid: Loungemaster
yhbc: maroon/black Loungemaster
jpoulos: black "Classic" bowler
adampsyche: maroon and black loungemaster
Thomcatspike 1st choice: Classic Bowler Black/White, 2nd choice: Loungemaster Maroon/Black
Tizzie: black classic bowler
Flat-out No:
witchstone
cowboy sally
Miguel
goneill
Would rather get t-shirts:
Ufez
Kafka
Crash & Mrs.
Anathema
Brittney
dong_resin
If I have you in the wrong catergory, please advise ASAP.
Let?s try to come to a consensus.
TJ, you design god among monkeys, give us guidance!
Maybe we should explore a cheaper alternative to the bowling shirts. I don't like the Cafe Press tshirts (although I did order a mug and a lunchbox yesterday). Is there a higher quality shirt out there?
Of course, we could alway do both. Couldn't we?
Posted by: jpoulos on February 4, 2003 11:01 AM(And yes, I realize that calling for other options is the opposite of "coming to a consensus".)
(And yes, I realize that I have absolutely no need for a lunchbox with a monkey on it.)
Posted by: jpoulos on February 4, 2003 11:03 AMKewl, I am in two categories. That means I'm either incredibly crafty, or wishy-washy.
Agreed, the Cafepress tees seem pretty crap.
What I'm getting from a lot of people is that this is just a bad financial time. I'm saving for a house myself.
Posted by: kafkadoodledoo on February 4, 2003 11:30 AM*Flat Out Nos announce billion-dollar recording contract, movie deal, takeover Moet et Chandon*
""Funnily enough", leader Witchstone says wryly, "it all started when we turned down these bowling shirts".
Posted by: Miguel on February 4, 2003 11:38 AMBig silk handkerchiefs, the kind no one would ever blow their noses on, would be impressive.
Keep one in your blazer pocket; whip it out to wipe clean the martini stem; tie round an injured chorus girl's knee; wave for a cab sort of thing.
Posted by: Miguel on February 4, 2003 11:42 AMI'd make a crack about how gay one might look waving a huge silk handkerchief at a cab, but anyone who'd wear a blazer has already started hitting from both sides of the plate, if you know what I mean.
:P
Posted by: Crash on February 4, 2003 11:46 AMI'm saving for a house myself.
You will always be broke owning a home. Home Depot is my black-hole to my wallet when it comes to cash flow these days. So buy when you can.
Lookinig back I had a nice flow of cash while renting... I now understand the saying, Thom the happiest days of owning a home; moving-in... moving-out.
Posted by: Thomcatspike on February 4, 2003 11:48 AMSorry 'bout this, but put me down for a t-shirt.
And a pony.
Posted by: adampsyche on February 4, 2003 11:50 AMFor the most part, I don't really understand T-shirts.
Then every once in awhile they do something so sweet, all is forgiven.
Posted by: witchstone on February 4, 2003 11:54 AMBut still, I'm not sure why one would choose a T-shirt over a bowling shirt.
Posted by: witchstone on February 4, 2003 11:58 AMMaybe you need to sit down and really get to know tee-shirts, for the very first time.
kleenex?
Posted by: kafkadoodledoo on February 4, 2003 12:04 PMDon't bother with T-shirts, ms. stone. They're shallow and promiscuous. Button-down shirts, on the other hand, commit to you as an individual. A vestment worth investment.
Posted by: liam on February 4, 2003 12:14 PMbut anyone who'd wear a blazer has already started hitting from both sides of the plate,
Crash, a blazer in public is a European thing, one always has a jacket(snow, wind-breaker or anything of resemblance to a jacket). I think it is more of a fancy place to store you shit while out and about. Think of any other piece of clothing with so many pockets.
I was often thought of as maybe lost or durbnk as, Thom you have no jacket, oh my the world will end.
Then I'd tell them, its 85F out & its too nice out to wear a stinking jacket...but I was still looked down on like someone walking into a restaurant w/o shoes. Then I would just wear a smile to fit-in.
Posted by: Thomcatspike on February 4, 2003 12:23 PMfunnybunny, you said right off the bat that you didn't want anything to do with the shirts because they had drinkin' and smokin'! I guess I shoulda put your name in the "hell, no" list, but those names were previously in the "maybe" category.
Liam, want a shirt?
Where's ColdChef? Pardonme? Others?
Posted by: tizzie on February 4, 2003 12:26 PMI'll pass. I'm not really one for club colors, old school ties or nu-skool tees, however cool the skool. And the design (nice work, tj).
Posted by: liam on February 4, 2003 12:44 PMEh, I was making a joke with the black tee shirt thing. I'm also broke at the moment, put me the 'flat out no' column.
Posted by: dong_resin on February 4, 2003 12:47 PMI'm not really one for club colors, old school ties or nu-skool tees, however cool the skool.
Maybe that's the sentiment I've been struggling with. It's the same reason I didn't want a MetaFilter tee/baseball jersey.
I do, however want this, a tee-shirt commemorating the noble FruitFucker 5000.
Posted by: kafkadoodledoo on February 4, 2003 12:59 PMIf we can get cheaper monkey bowlers (not the hat), I'm very pro-maroon. In fact, I just don't really care one way or 'tother. T-shirt good too. See what you get when you offer choices? People with no backbone.
I will however soon be purchasing 1 (one) pair of Thunderslut underoos. Yeehaw!
Posted by: readymade on February 4, 2003 01:33 PMYou said broke "at the moment."
For dong, moments and years are one and the same.
Posted by: brittney on February 4, 2003 01:43 PMbut anyone who'd wear a blazer has already started hitting from both sides of the plate
Blazers rule. They're not just for Europeans anymore. Stick with your lime green zebra print Zubaz pants and your Gold's Gym sweatshirt with the sleeves ripped off, Crashie, and we'll see who gets more... attention.
In other news, I will remain interested-but-uncommitted until we get a ballpark quote on bones per bowling shirt.
Posted by: Unclefes on February 4, 2003 02:08 PMI'm all for suits and suit jackets, but when I hear "blazer" I think navy blazer with gold buttons (possibly with anchors on them).
*shudder*
Posted by: kafkadoodledoo on February 4, 2003 02:30 PMYou forgot the elbow patches, kafkadoodie. Then again, elbow patches on a cardigan are pure pimpin'.
Posted by: adampsyche on February 4, 2003 02:32 PMWe prolly should give the bowling shirts some time. wait about a month and see where everyone stands then.
Posted by: tj on February 4, 2003 03:05 PMS'ok, Tizzy. I'm just a fuzzy bunny in a swingin' monkey world. ;-)
Posted by: b****fire on February 4, 2003 03:38 PMWe prolly should give the bowling shirts some time. wait about a month and see where everyone stands then.
Sounds fair. Everybody save up your cash in the meantime.
No crack. Bowling shirts. No crack. Bowling shirts. Just keep repeating that.
Posted by: tizzie on February 4, 2003 04:48 PMbut the crack provides such instant wanting of more crack...
Posted by: goneill on February 4, 2003 06:06 PMbut the bowling shirts provide such instant wanting of more bowling shirts...
Whew. Saved by indecision. I am definitely saving up for a bowling shirt. (Hey, I live in Milwaukee. They're almost required by law here.)
Posted by: aine42 on February 4, 2003 06:41 PMNope. I've got a list of things I really really really want to buy about as long as my leg (which is pretty dang long) and can't or haven't actually bought thanks to my magnificent professorial salary and my ladylove's obsession with frugality and my all-around lack of caring about owning stuff, and would be inclined to shoot any extra dollars in the way of those necessary purchases first, so no. Also, I don't think I'd ever wear a 'bowling shirt,' as kitchily homespun-America as they may be.
Not that anyone asked, of course. Heh.
Posted by: stavrosthewonderchicken on February 4, 2003 09:32 PMFinally, someone else who would never wear one.
*not feeling so alone anymore*
Then try this blue blazer, Kaf. Talk about impressive!
Posted by: Miguel on February 4, 2003 11:11 PMLesson #271 in a continuing series : Why I will never be as urbane as Miguel.
You say Blue Blazer, I think this.
Posted by: stavrosthewonderchicken on February 5, 2003 09:17 AM
That'd be a Blue Flamer, I think. I guess for that matter, so would mine.
Posted by: stavrosthewonderchicken on February 5, 2003 09:38 AMI have never ever ever been able to fathom the world of wrestling.
Posted by: witchstone on February 5, 2003 10:48 AMOf the three versions, I just have to go with Miguel's. Cocktails are so much nicer than wrestling or farting.
Posted by: tizzie on February 5, 2003 10:52 AMI promise I only enjoy wrestling in a snobby, aloof, "oh look at the trash America watches" kind of way.
Posted by: jpoulos on February 5, 2003 11:28 AMI sure picked a bad few days to up & head out of town, but the sweatshops needed a little efficiency management, and I'm the only one around here who's willing to get all Kathie Lee on the backs of our preteen workers overseas.
Anyway. I'm fine with either saving up for a bowling shirt (I'm good to go with consensus on it, though those black-on-white ones snazz my jazz) or getting a tee sooner.
Posted by: Chico on February 5, 2003 11:30 AMAnd witchstone, I'd think you'd rock the squared circle to a mighty degree, if you just gave it a chance. A little talking trash, a little play-to-the-crowd, a little righteous fury every once in a while... I could see it.
Posted by: Chico on February 5, 2003 11:40 AMStill feeling bad about the bowling shirt, I felt compelled to buy a bottle of this wine that I saw in a liquor store wndow this morning. The bottle, passionately embraced by an embossed, copper-painted monkey, is a fine thing indeed. Will report back on the pricey contents later.
Posted by: liam on February 5, 2003 02:05 PMAffentaler!
It's actually pretty good. I've had it a couple of times. I believe (though I wouldn't swear to it) that there is virtually no monkey blood content.
Posted by: kafkajayhawkins on February 5, 2003 02:14 PMI saw an empty bottle of that monkey wine at a friend's house one morning, and I asked him if I could have it, and he said no.
OK, it wasn't really a friend, it was my ex-husband.
Posted by: tizzie on February 5, 2003 02:24 PMWhat's that all about Witchy? I considered you a formidable opponent as far as jello wrestlers go!
Posted by: aw on February 5, 2003 05:31 PMhallo.
most of you don't remember me anyway, i'm sure (i apologize for my absence, but i simply lost patience with banter in general, preferring moody dicta), but my thoughts are thus:
* CaféPress is bad.
* T-shirts are cool only because they're dirt-cheap.
* Bowling shirts/ponchos/capes are -so- much cooler.
* $55 USD is like a quajillion dollars in Marquis-money.
Jaunty serape?
I mean, is that a Mexican poncho, or is that a Sears poncho?
Posted by: tizzie on February 5, 2003 08:37 PMWhy Marquis, I was just enjoying your fine mix the other day....
Posted by: adampsyche on February 5, 2003 08:54 PMAnd a welcome back from me, too. (And thanks for the wake-mix!)
Posted by: stavrosthewonderchicken on February 5, 2003 11:35 PMMarquis!!!!!!!
(much chummy banter deleted but general impression of joy to remain)
Posted by: Miguel on February 5, 2003 11:48 PMmost of you don't remember me anyway, i'm sure
You're right we forgot all about you.
Welcome back, soldier. *puts on nurse's uniform for WWII Times Square smooch*
Posted by: witchstone on February 6, 2003 09:56 AMaw, you're making me feel all warm and fuzzy, in a way totally unsuitable for moody, stormy-souled romantics. thanks for the welcome back (and the kiss, witchstone; jesus-god, you've got lips!). i would distribute jaunty serapés to all, if I were not so over-laden with those dicta i told you about.
did you know the proper plural of 'penis' is 'penes'? apparently it's like 'thesis'.
(so glad the mix still has wheels, adam. and stavros, i regret - utterly - the possible innappropriateness of my gift. i truly hope you took it in the spirit with which it was made/included, at 4am, and not, um, any other way. sorry.)
Posted by: Marquis on February 6, 2003 05:04 PMhey Marq--
Whoa! Witchy in a nurse's uniform!! Woo!!
**stamps foot, steam escapes from ears, eyes pop out**
*wipes tear from eye*
Oh you guys, even if I didn't sleep with hundreds of men for free, you would still make me feel like a Thunderslut.
Thank you.
Posted by: witchstone on February 7, 2003 10:26 AMwell, no. you left out your address and phone number.
Now remember, no crack this weekend, kids. Save up for your shirts!
Unless you're taking the "level orange" thing seriously - then go for the crack.
Posted by: tizzie on February 7, 2003 12:23 PMYou know, orange is the new black.
And crack is wack.
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