Cold Ale - The Blokes' Thread! [Archive] - Page 4

Emil Miller

05-14-2009, 02:11 PM

Comfortable, in a saggy balding kind of way.:(

Any sartorial effort is the wife's doing. I have one suit (M&S, chosen by her) one pair of going out shoes and i think 4 ties.

it is over thirty years since I bothered with fashion.

What about yourself, you have practically admitted the day-glo and creepers combination, hope that isn't your current preference:lol:

As a boy, I always thought them hilarious even though I was too young to wear them anyway. I don't say I was any less impressionable about what I later wore, but whereas most young men were impressed by what other youths were wearing, I was impressed with different role models. Particularly from films and books. I preferred old films and so I had some suits made based on Americam gangster films ie. Three piece with stripes. Then I started reading P.G.Wodehouse and began copying Bertie Wooster's attire, I had a number coloured waistcoats and was dissapointed that I was unable to buy a pair of spats although I did manage to effect a cigarette holder. I was also much influenced by Victorian male dress as in some of the Sherlock Holmes books, but I never went so far as to wear a deerstalker. I suspect that I looked as ludicrous as the Day Glo socks and Brothel Creepers brigade of an earlier generation but I didn't think so at the time.
For many years now I have been wearing the 'casual' look ie. various types of windcheaters and reasonably matching trousers but never ever jeans, which are simply too common to contemplate.

LostPrincess13

05-15-2009, 05:42 AM

I was a platform shoe, purple suit (flared trousers,of course)and big hair bloke in my youth.

Never wore brothel creepers, or visited a brothel - Never cared for broth.

Flower power!:lol: And good call on the purple. I like purple...:D

As a boy, I always thought them hilarious even though I was too young to wear them anyway. I don't say I was any less impressionable about what I later wore, but whereas most young men were impressed by what other youths were wearing, I was impressed with different role models. Particularly from films and books. I preferred old films and so I had some suits made based on Americam gangster films ie. Three piece with stripes. Then I started reading P.G.Wodehouse and began copying Bertie Wooster's attire, I had a number coloured waistcoats and was dissapointed that I was unable to buy a pair of spats although I did manage to effect a cigarette holder. I was also much influenced by Victorian male dress as in some of the Sherlock Holmes books, but I never went so far as to wear a deerstalker. I suspect that I looked as ludicrous as the Day Glo socks and Brothel Creepers brigade of an earlier generation but I didn't think so at the time.
For many years now I have been wearing the 'casual' look ie. various types of windcheaters and reasonably matching trousers but never ever jeans, which are simply too common to contemplate.

I like your sense of style Mr. Bean!:D I'm a sucker for guys in suits.:blush: Well, minus the beer belly of course.:)

Emil Miller

05-15-2009, 07:19 AM

I'm a sucker for guys in suits.:blush: Well, minus the beer belly of course.:)

Unfortunately, there has been a big decline in the numbers of suits in recent years and a massive increase in beer bellies.
The elegant gentleman of yesteryear has been replaced with the neanderthal of today. I think it started when Marlon Brando introduced the leather jacket, T-shirt and jeans to the world's youth as acceptable clothing.
Mr Brando gave some notable performances during his career but I never once saw him wearing a suit.

Michael T

05-15-2009, 07:38 AM

Mr Brando gave some notable performances during his career but I never once saw him wearing a suit.

The Godfather?:D

I love wearing a suit (thank god I'm slim) and have quite a few ties. One in particular was given to me twenty odd years ago by a girlfriend. It's paisley and looks incredible with a suit and a light blue or white shirt. In all the time that has passed since, I have never seen a better one... it's always my first choice!

Mind you...she was quite a girl!!!;)

Emil Miller

05-15-2009, 08:34 AM

The Godfather?:D

I love wearing a suit (thank god I'm slim) and have quite a few ties. One in particular was given to me twenty odd years ago by a girlfriend. It's paisley and looks incredible with a suit and a light blue or white shirt. In all the time that has passed since, I have never seen a better one... it's always my first choice!

Mind you...she was quite a girl!!!;)

I didn't see The Godfather.

It's a pity about the girlfriend but if you didn't manage to tie the knot, at least you can still knot the tie.

Emil Miller

05-15-2009, 05:16 PM

[IBrothel creepers
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A pair of "triple sole" Creepers shoes.Creepers or brothel creepers found their beginnings in the years following the WWII: Soldiers based in the deserts in North Africa wore suede boots with hardwearing crepe soles because of the climate and environment. Having left the army, many of these ex-soldiers found their way to the disreputable nightspots of London (Kings Cross and Soho) wearing the same crepe soled shoes. Those became known as Brothel Creepers.

In the 1950s, these shoes were taken up by the Teddy Boy and the Rockabilly kids, along with drainpipe trousers, draped jackets, bolo ties, quiff and pompadour haircuts, and velvet or electric blue clothes. The brothel creeper was a hit throughout 50s and 60s.

They were invented in 1949 by George Cox and marketed under the Hamilton name, based on George Cox Jr.'s middle name[1]. .

The brothel creeper regained popularity in the early 70s when Malcolm McLaren sold them from his Let it Rock shop in London's Kings Road. Teddy Boys were the obvious customer, but the brothel creeper still proved to be popular among regular customers[2] when McLaren and his partner Vivienne Westwood changed the shop to more rocker-oriented fashion.

The shoe has since been adopted by subcultures such as ska, punk, psychobilly, greasers and goth, Japanese Visual Kei, and was noted as the footwear of choice of Bananarama (their preference for the brothel creeper over prettier, girly footwear became emblematic of their tomboyish and rebellious nature).

The original creepers are hard to find, however, Underground England shoes have been producing them since the 80s and continue to do so, creating new designs along the way.

In 2003 Osiris Shoes produced the Ali Boulala, a brothel creeper-influenced skateboarding shoe.

MG]en.wickipedia.org/wiki/Brothel_creepers[/IMG]

LostPrincess13

05-16-2009, 01:57 AM

They're rather hideous... I'm sticking to flats, dress shoes, and sneakers. ;) The socks I don't mind though... :) Colored socks create positive energy for the wearer... :D

prendrelemick

05-16-2009, 02:54 AM

http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k78/prendrelemick/Marisa-Coughlan-395x298-pisces-astr.jpg
1
http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k78/prendrelemick/5.jpg
2

http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k78/prendrelemick/4674749_tml.jpg
3
http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k78/prendrelemick/lake06130625.jpg
4

Here's something you chaps might find a bit of a wheeze.
Above are 4 photographic studies of Miss Coughlan. An actress I believe.

Your task is to allocate a picture to each the following catagories.
(Lorraine Kelly did this a few years ago.)

Wife
Mistress
One night stand
Goddess

I would say

1 goddess
2 wife
3 Mistress
4 one night stand.

LostPrincess13

05-16-2009, 03:00 AM

Might I give it a go?:D From a female's perspective...:) Then we can see the difference.;)

Stargazer86

05-16-2009, 03:46 AM

I didn't see The Godfather.

It's a pity about the girlfriend but if you didn't manage to tie the knot, at least you can still knot the tie.

You've never seen the Godfather? Are you serious? I..can't...believe...it...
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y157/CelticFeary/ct003808_d01_300h250w.jpg And I believe these to be brothel creepers? Not so bad..

bazarov

05-16-2009, 05:15 AM

I didn't see The Godfather.

:bawling::bawling::bawling:

Please, do it immediately.

Emil Miller

05-16-2009, 05:41 AM

You've never seen the Godfather? Are you serious? I..can't...believe...it...
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y157/CelticFeary/ct003808_d01_300h250w.jpg And I believe these to be brothel creepers? Not so bad..

No. They are very wide of the mark. If you go and click onto the Wickipedia site for brothel creepers you will see a picture of what they are really like.
Unfortunately this*******Vista set up won't let me do it.

http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k78/prendrelemick/Marisa-Coughlan-395x298-pisces-astr.jpg
1
http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k78/prendrelemick/5.jpg
2

http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k78/prendrelemick/4674749_tml.jpg
3
http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k78/prendrelemick/lake06130625.jpg
4

Here's something you chaps might find a bit of a wheeze.
Above are 4 photographic studies of Miss Coughlan. An actress I believe.

Your task is to allocate a picture to each the following catagories.
(Lorraine Kelly did this a few years ago.)

Wife
Mistress
One night stand
Goddess

I would say

1 goddess
2 wife
3 Mistress
4 one night stand.

My choice would be:

1 Goddess
2 Wife
3 One night stand
4 Mistress

Mind you, I wouldn't mind a one night stand with any of them .

No. They are very wide of the mark. If you go and click onto the Wickipedia site for brothel creepers you will see a picture of what they are really like.
Unfortunately this*******Vista set up won't let me do it.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/DEMONIA-CREEPER-406-BLACK%2fTARTAN-SIZE-10-RRP--%a350_W0QQitemZ260298948662QQcmdZViewItem

Stargazer86

05-16-2009, 02:51 PM

Ah. those are interesting. Still though, not so bad as I had originally imagined.

You 2 have very close answers with the pix. Is there supposed to be a "correct" set of answers?

I would say:

1. Goddess
2. Mistress
3. One night stand
4. Wife

Virgil

05-16-2009, 03:04 PM

I would say:

1. Mistress
2. One night stand
3. Goddess
4. Wife

prendrelemick

05-17-2009, 06:07 AM

There is no right answer. But it is interesting how easily we catagorise people at first glance. For instance if the catagories were different, say Majors in..

1 Business
2 Marine Biology
3 Maths
4 English Lit

or jobs

1 Executive
2 Nurse
3 Soldier
4 Shop Assistant

Or what kind of dog they have, or anything, we,d have no problem allocating each picture by intuition and our personal predjudices.
It may seem shallow, but at least we often revise first impressions I think.

:lol:So looks like I'd marry a marine Biologist who's working as a Nurse, who has a brief fling with Virgil.:lol:

Virgil

05-17-2009, 08:38 AM

:lol:So looks like I'd marry a marine Biologist who's working as a Nurse, who has a brief fling with Virgil.:lol:

Ok, as long as I get that brief fling. :D

LostPrincess13

05-17-2009, 09:02 AM

Me thinks it's
1. Goddess
2. Wife
3. One night stand
4. Mistress
:D

LostPrincess13

05-17-2009, 09:10 AM

Michael T

05-17-2009, 09:47 AM

what's the difference between rugby and american football? Besides that american football has helmets and padding...:)

:lol::lol::lol: Other Nations don't require the padding:lol::lol::lol:

Virgil

05-17-2009, 09:49 AM

Um, if I make a slight little detour for a moment... It's been nagging at me the whole day... We've been watching the sports channel lately, and I've been wondering, what's the difference between rugby and american football? Besides that american football has helmets and padding...:)

The rules are different. Though related possibly in origin, the games are different. Too complicated to explain. If you google them you might come up with explanations.

Stargazer86

05-17-2009, 01:09 PM

Um, if I make a slight little detour for a moment... It's been nagging at me the whole day... We've been watching the sports channel lately, and I've been wondering, what's the difference between rugby and american football? Besides that american football has helmets and padding...:)

As far as I've ever seen, that is the difference. I've never been a football fan at all. I'll go to Superbowl parties for the food and to hang out, but I think this year was the first time I ever sat and watched more than 10 minutes of a football game.

But soccer, now there's a sport!

prendrelemick

05-17-2009, 01:59 PM

In rugby you run forwards and throw the ball backwards, and can only knock over the man with the ball.

In American Football you run forwards and throw the ball forwards. and knock over anybody.

Emil Miller

05-17-2009, 02:13 PM

Ok guys lets cut the c***p and get back to the important things in life.
Anyone know where I can get a cheap flight to Japan?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tcma31JBwLs

Michael T

05-17-2009, 02:25 PM

:lol::lol:From Taiwan...it's only a short flight!!:lol::lol:

Emil Miller

05-17-2009, 02:58 PM

:lol::lol:From Taiwan...it's only a short flight!!:lol::lol:

Borrocks!

imthefoolonthehill

05-17-2009, 08:39 PM

Niamh

05-19-2009, 10:04 AM

*walks in, drops a case of whisky from Scotland down on bar*
Enjoy!

The Comedian

05-19-2009, 10:13 AM

Three cheers for the Persuasive Pixie. Horray! Horray! Horray!

The Atheist

05-19-2009, 03:57 PM

*walks in, drops a case of whisky from Scotland down on bar*
Enjoy!

Parker assures me it's one of the drinkable brands!

:D

kilted exile

05-19-2009, 05:05 PM

Other than the famous grouse they are all very drinkable - just non-scots seem to have weak throats & stomachs

Virgil

05-19-2009, 07:49 PM

*walks in, drops a case of whisky from Scotland down on bar*
Enjoy!

Where???? Oh it's only virtual. Darn it. I may have to take a nip form my Highland Park tonight. :D

http://www.thewhiskyexchange.com/Site_Data/thewhiskyexchange_com/dbimages/large/HLPOB.15YOV1.jpg

I have 18 year old aged. ;)

prendrelemick

05-20-2009, 02:55 AM

Here's to Niamh
Cheers
Chin-chin
bottoms up
here's mud in you eye
schol
down the hatch
good health
sante`

Call an ambulance Parker, and have the stomach pump on standby

Emil Miller

05-20-2009, 06:57 AM

Here is an item from the business section of the Evening Standard.
Do any club members wiish to comment?

Good vibes for SSL as sex toys get a recession boost

DUREX condoms maker SSL International today reported a 31.4% jump in profits as cashstrapped couples stayed in, sparking soaring demand for sex toys and massage gels during the recession.
Chief executive Garry Watts said Durex condoms sold particularly well in the UK and Eastern Europe as well as in China and Russia, where it is looking to expand.

The Atheist

05-20-2009, 02:25 PM

Funnily enough, I was writing about this the other day, but without the entendres. Makes perfect sense to me, as does the thought of smart money getting into baby products for the forthcoming baby boom.

Recessionary times are good for sex, and with so many married couples forced to have sex with each other, it opens up two distinct markets: birth control and lack of birth control.

Great spot Brian!

Always good to go to the business section when you want the hard news.

Nightshade

05-20-2009, 03:32 PM

So basically another Baby Boom?
Except of course ( I think) the Baby Boom , last time happened before the pill and vasectomies.

Edit : ok Im am wrong I just did a little search the history of Birth control is fascinating! I don't know why we didn't get taught this intresting bit at school instead of the boring bits! :rolleyes:
http://www.vasectomy-information.com/moreinfo/history.htm
http://www.obgyn.net/pillturns40/history.htm
lots of links to intresting articles in there.

The Atheist

05-20-2009, 03:44 PM

So basically another Baby Boom?

Small one, yes.

We've been in recession here for a year and birth rates are already at the highest level for many years.

imthefoolonthehill

05-20-2009, 04:07 PM

back to Whiskey.... I thought I was living the High Life with some Ten Year Bushmill's.

prendrelemick

05-20-2009, 04:11 PM

Small one, yes.

We've been in recession here for a year and birth rates are already at the highest level for many years.

Then perhaps its time we took medical advice

http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k78/prendrelemick/B8ZYBHCAF50N90CAVAJYN8CA88U2ZKCA6MI.jpg

Emil Miller

05-20-2009, 06:06 PM

:
Then perhaps its time we took medical advice

http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k78/prendrelemick/B8ZYBHCAF50N90CAVAJYN8CA88U2ZKCA6MI.jpg

:lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol: :lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol: :lol: and still laughing!

The Atheist

05-20-2009, 06:26 PM

Then perhaps its time we took medical advice

I've seen that before, very good one!

:D

It's a bit like the bloke who asked why all the brothels note rear parking in their ads.

backline

05-21-2009, 12:56 AM

...it opens up two distinct markets: birth control and lack of birth control.

Great spot Brian!

Always good to go to the business section when you want the hard news.

Finally, a repeatable and sustainable market besides soap!

Up the recession!
The end will never come...

Emil Miller

05-21-2009, 06:42 PM

Men of LitNet, lend me your ears!
Are we to be traduced by the LitNet women as being lesser beings because you refuse to contribute to our thread? Of course, it goes without saying that women talk incessantly about nothing of consequence and are, therefore, able to advance their coffee thread accordingly. There has, however, been a marked reluctance on the part of some members to compete with the flow of female chatter that has taken the place which should have normally been occupied by male comment within this thread.
Therefore, will the LitNet men not only stand firm against female encroachment of their thread, but actively contribute so that it stands appropriately high in the LitNet General Chat rankings?

Virgil

05-21-2009, 06:49 PM

Emil Miller

05-21-2009, 07:08 PM

:lol: Ok. It's so beautiful here today I was just sitting and reading on the deck with a nice cold one after coming home from work. Here's one for you. :)

http://www.foxnomad.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/beer.jpg

Thanks Virgil,
Great minds really do think alike because I am enjoying a Miller Light right now.

Virgil

05-21-2009, 07:10 PM

Thanks Virgil,
Great minds really do think alike because I am enjoying a Miller Light right now.

You drink Miller light? :sick: With all you English ales?

I had a Boston Lager, which is a pretty good American beer, if you've ever tried one. Not sure if they are over the pond.

Niamh

05-21-2009, 07:10 PM

so my case of whiskey no longer good enough? :goof: *picks up half full case and heads for door* Oh good. the 21 year glenfiddach is still here.

papayahed

05-21-2009, 08:15 PM

Nightshade

05-21-2009, 08:31 PM

women stop posting here do you know this makes the 802 post?
why push them up the rankings?
:p

Stargazer86

05-21-2009, 08:41 PM

You drink Miller light? :sick: With all you English ales?

I had a Boston Lager, which is a pretty good American beer, if you've ever tried one. Not sure if they are over the pond.

If there's one thing you and I agree on, Virgil, it's taste in beer :)

papayahed

05-21-2009, 08:44 PM

Ya know this place could use some wallpaper - perhaps a nice gingham pattern ooohhh or maybe unicorns..

Nightshade

05-21-2009, 08:52 PM

what is a gingham pattern anyway?
:confused:
I'd nix the unicorns though. Didn't they attack men?
You know what this is reminding me of now? The good ship Dasterdly stan and the mighty Amazons....
good times!
:lol:

papayahed

05-21-2009, 08:55 PM

what is a gingham pattern anyway?
:confused:

http://www.istockphoto.com/file_thumbview_approve/5837130/2/istockphoto_5837130-green-pink-yellow-purple-gingham-seamless-patterns-with-fabric-texture.jpg

Nightshade

05-21-2009, 09:00 PM

ooh I had a dress in a black/really really dark green gingham pattern once.... it was prettty
It kind of reminds me of babies blanckets though, I don't think they would like that.

The Comedian

05-21-2009, 09:21 PM

papayahed

05-21-2009, 09:24 PM

It kind of reminds me of babies blanckets though, I don't think they would like that.

kinda the point...

Brian Bean -- I hear your clarion call.

Does anyone here smoke a good pipe or cigar? I'm off to the lake this week end to angle some fish and to fill pungent puffs of fine tobacco. Any recommendations, pipe or cigars?

Love'm:

http://www.expatrockstar.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/kahlua-cigar1.jpg

BienvenuJDC

05-21-2009, 09:30 PM

I'm sorry...am I in the ladies coffee shop? ...I thought I was in the Blokes' thread...

imthefoolonthehill

05-22-2009, 12:01 AM

Too many ladies in here. I'm worried I'll catch hysteria. Is a wandering uterus contagious?
;-)

prendrelemick

05-22-2009, 03:38 AM

Brian Bean -- I hear your clarion call.

Does anyone here smoke a good pipe or cigar? I'm off to the lake this week end to angle some fish and to fill pungent puffs of fine tobacco. Any recommendations, pipe or cigars?

I used to enjoy a Corona Royale and a pint at the local. Smooth and rich, not too long but with a satisfying girth.

Too many ladies in here. I'm worried I'll catch hysteria. Is a wandering uterus contagious?
;-)

It could be, half the worlds population seem to have caught it.

Niamh

05-22-2009, 05:06 AM

*spies an aniversary edition of the irish whiskey Bushmills that had been amongst the Scottish Whisky near Fool, picks it up puts in the crate and exits Cold Ale, goes past threads and enters coffee*

Emil Miller

05-22-2009, 05:48 AM

You drink Miller light? :sick: With all you English ales?

I had a Boston Lager, which is a pretty good American beer, if you've ever tried one. Not sure if they are over the pond.

I drink Miller light as a chaser to strong lager. I would prefer to drink English ale but it increases the waistline to a greater degree than lager.:(

BienvenuJDC

05-22-2009, 05:52 AM

So....is there a competition of the number of posts going on?

Emil Miller

05-22-2009, 06:06 AM

So....is there a competition of the number of posts going on?

No, it's really a question of not letting the Blokes' thread slip off the page through lack of input. We coluld never match the women in pointless chatter.

BienvenuJDC

05-22-2009, 06:16 AM

Emil Miller

05-22-2009, 06:35 AM

I agree that we cannot match pointless chatter. But if you consider that the women have 2,668 posts over 952 days that would be 2.8 posts per day. The Blokes' thread has 815 posts over 41 days that would be 19.1 posts per day.

Am I missing something...did the women have a point about something somewhere?

Your figures are correct, but that is because the men had been suppressed for so long by not having a thread of their own that, naturally enough, there was a great burst of enthusiasm when one was finally opened. Of course, that was bound to tail off after a while but, if we want to keep it going, we will have to watch its progress in the rankings. If the women have kept their thread going with 2.8 posts per day, it shouldn't be too difficult to do the same.

Niamh

05-22-2009, 06:43 AM

but! there is a high percentage of posts here from female litnetters, and this thread would slow substatially if we all finally got out of it. :brow: Do you not agree?

Scheherazade

05-22-2009, 06:44 AM

the men had been suppressed for so long by not having a thread of their own thatJust a correction:

Men did have a thread... (http://www.online-literature.com/forums/showthread.php?t=27197&highlight=girls)

prendrelemick

05-22-2009, 06:45 AM

*spies an aniversary edition of the irish whiskey Bushmills that had been amongst the Scottish Whisky near Fool, picks it up puts in the crate and exits Cold Ale, goes past threads and enters coffee*

Ahh Niamh, you give with one hand, and take with the other.

Niamh

05-22-2009, 06:51 AM

*feels guilty, keeps one or two bottles and gives the rest back.* :(

Emil Miller

05-22-2009, 07:59 AM

Just a correction:

Men did have a thread... (http://www.online-literature.com/forums/showthread.php?t=27197&highlight=girls)

Yes you are right. I had forgotten about the previous thread which by my reckoning lasted about nine months. Perhaps it should have been reactivated rather than start a new thread.

Just a correction:

Men did have a thread... (http://www.online-literature.com/forums/showthread.php?t=27197&highlight=girls)

but! there is a high percentage of posts here from female litnetters, and this thread would slow substatially if we all finally got out of it. :brow: Do you not agree?

Not necessarily. It may be that a number of men don't want to contribute because there are too many women cornering the thread.:(

Scheherazade

05-22-2009, 08:21 AM

Yes you are right. I had forgotten about the previous thread which by my reckoning lasted about nine months. Perhaps it should have been reactivated rather than start a new thread.If you like, I can merge the threads under the new name.
Not necessarily. It may be that a number of men don't want to contribute because there are too many women cornering the thread.:(Yep, that's right... Why don't you blame the good old girl for it? :rolleyes:

Pu the Blame on Mame (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tzg_1XwzG08&feature=related)

Virgil

05-22-2009, 08:57 AM

I drink Miller light as a chaser to strong lager. I would prefer to drink English ale but it increases the waistline to a greater degree than lager.:(

Yeah, I know how that feels. If I could give up on drinking, I could lose that ten pounds.

Emil Miller

05-22-2009, 09:12 AM

If you like, I can merge the threads under the new name.Yep, that's right... Why don't you blame the good old girl for it? :rolleyes:

Pu the Blame on Mame (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tzg_1XwzG08&feature=related)

There was a time when Rita Hayworth might have excited me, even if she was a bit before my time. However, that was before I discovered oriental women. There was a poll carried out in Japan a few years ago where men were asked what were the qualities they looked for in a girlfriend and they
virtually all said the girl had to be sweet and sexy. Well these little lollipops
have those qualities by the ton and talk about cute. It would be impossible to find cuter girls anywhere other than Japan.
So if you missed it first time round here it is again:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tcma31JBwLs

Scheherazade

05-22-2009, 10:17 AM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tcma31JBwLsThanks for the enlightening post. It is always great to find out what makes you guys tick... "Serious" literature, "serious" discussion topics and heavy on the sweet and giggle when it comes to the girls. :rolleyes:

However, I was not offering Rita Hayworth as a visual feast for your eyes though I can see how it can be interpreted so by many who post in this thread regularly.

It was the lyrics of the song I was more interested in since you guys seem to be blame everything on the girls.

prendrelemick

05-22-2009, 10:29 AM

Michael Jackson blamed it on the Boogie.

papayahed

05-22-2009, 10:34 AM

Michael Jackson blamed it on the Boogie.

Nice:thumbs_up

prendrelemick

05-22-2009, 10:36 AM

eeeow! moonwalks to bar

Emil Miller

05-22-2009, 10:59 AM

Thanks for the enlightening post. It is always great to find out what makes you guys tick... "Serious" literature, "serious" discussion topics and heavy on the sweet and giggle when it comes to the girls. :rolleyes:.

Surely you're not implying that men should take women seriously!

Scheherazade

05-22-2009, 11:16 AM

Surely you're not implying that men should take women seriously!*lololololol*

No, sir... Not me!

*toddles off to the kitchen to make some sandwiches and prepare some drinks before shining gentlemen's boots*

:blush::blush::blush::blush::blush:

:rolleyes:

papayahed

05-22-2009, 11:46 AM

Hey Scher can you hold this end of the measuring tape so I can figure out hold big these valances need to be?

prendrelemick

05-22-2009, 12:36 PM

Whats a valance?

Emil Miller

05-22-2009, 01:00 PM

Whats a valance?

Now I know you are a chap who likes a good laugh so in answer to your question I thought you might like to hear this.

Ricky Valance (born 10 April 1939) is a Welsh singer. He is best known for the number one single, "Tell Laura I Love Her", which sold over a million copies in 1960.[1]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p93XxQPsLsA

Scheherazade

05-22-2009, 01:08 PM

Hey Scher can you hold this end of the measuring tape so I can figure out hold big these valances need to be?Oh, goodddddie!

I loooooooooove valances!!!!!! We need to dust them regularly,though...

Nobody likes dusty valanaces now, do they?

LOL!

:blush::blush::blush:

The Atheist

05-22-2009, 03:33 PM

Surely you're not implying that men should take women seriously!

Give 'em the vote and they want the world.

Whats a valance?

Didn't John Wayne shoot him?

Niamh

05-22-2009, 04:30 PM

:lol:

prendrelemick

05-22-2009, 04:41 PM

Give 'em the vote and they want the world.

Didn't John Wayne shoot him?

Yes, but not before he sang La Bamba.

And formed a bond with a hydrogen atom.

And had a town in France named after him.

[QUOTE=Brian Bean;725090]

Ricky Valance (born 10 April 1939) is a Welsh singer. He is best known for the number one single, "Tell Laura I Love Her", which sold over a million copies in 1960.[1]

1960! Cawb' where have all years gone.

The Atheist

05-22-2009, 05:43 PM

Yes, but not before he sang La Bamba.

Don't be silly, that was Ritchie Valens.

And formed a bond with a hydrogen atom.

Isn't that Van Halen?

And had a town in France named after him.

And a sister city in Spain.

Emil Miller

05-22-2009, 06:05 PM

[QUOTE]

Ricky Valance (born 10 April 1939) is a Welsh singer. He is best known for the number one single, "Tell Laura I Love Her", which sold over a million copies in 1960.[1]

1960! Cawb' where have all years gone.

Absolutely, a lot of beer has flowed down the urinals since then.

prendrelemick

05-23-2009, 03:06 AM

Hey Scher can you hold this end of the measuring tape so I can figure out hold big these valances need to be?

I wish I'd thought of that one, when trying to lure the ladies into my
bedroom.

imthefoolonthehill

05-23-2009, 03:09 AM

Lokasenna

05-23-2009, 06:05 AM

How do, chaps!

Well, I've been away for a while thanks to a malfunctioning PC and a self-enforced internet exile due to finals... so, what have I missed?

Emil Miller

05-23-2009, 06:52 AM

How do, chaps!

Well, I've been away for a while thanks to a malfunctioning PC and a self-enforced internet exile due to finals... so, what have I missed?

Well you missed this for a start.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tcma31JBwLs

Virgil

05-23-2009, 08:38 AM

How do, chaps!

Well, I've been away for a while thanks to a malfunctioning PC and a self-enforced internet exile due to finals... so, what have I missed?

Welcome back Loka. Hope you did well on your finals.

Lokasenna

05-23-2009, 08:58 AM

Well you missed this for a start.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tcma31JBwLs

I'm confused. And slightly scared.

Emil Miller

05-23-2009, 09:49 AM

I'm confused. And slightly scared.

I don't understand why?

LostPrincess13

05-23-2009, 10:02 AM

Niamh

05-23-2009, 10:27 AM

* follows

hehehe :brow:

prendrelemick

05-23-2009, 10:36 AM

LostPrincess13

05-23-2009, 10:57 AM

Whats that, bottled water?

Lambanog is a Philippine alcoholic beverage most commonly described as coconut wine or coconut vodka. The drink is distilled from the sap of the unopened coconut flower, and is known for its potency and high alcohol content (80 and 90 proof). Because of the abundance of coconut trees and the inexpensive distilling process in making lambanog, the drink is known as "the poor man's drink". Farmers often wind down by drinking lambanog after a long day’s work. In most parts of the country, drinking lambanog is usually a communal thing – men sit around in a circle and take turns drinking shots from a cup placed in the middle of the group. Usually, there is also someone singing and playing the guitar to add to the festivities; he takes his turn at drinking too, so the music gets more interesting as the drinking goes on.

For more information on lambanog: http://www1.american.edu/ted/lambanog.htm

BienvenuJDC

05-23-2009, 10:58 AM

HONEST!! It's only water... :rolleyes:
http://www.dinosoria.com/tragedie/prohibition.jpg

papayahed

05-23-2009, 11:03 AM

HONEST!! It's only water... :rolleyes:
http://www.dinosoria.com/tragedie/prohibition.jpg

ow ow my eyes! Now that hurts.

LostPrincess13

05-23-2009, 11:10 AM

:lol: I thought I'd give you guys the 'tourists' pack. But I guess you'd appreciate more the Native one:
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_rBrnSm1Xl08/Sd_Ut4WhKkI/AAAAAAAADZE/dIeb3yzzCj0/s400/Picture-710.jpg
And here's how they make 'em:
http://www.pinoysites.org/jcm/images/2009/lambanog-maker.jpg

Virgil

05-23-2009, 11:35 AM

Hello there! Haven't been here for awhile, and I see a lot has happened since.;)
But to make up for my absence, I thought you guys might like a taste of a native beverage from the Philippines.:) Enjoy!
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2317/2493641826_9973647cee.jpg

Lambanog is a Philippine alcoholic beverage most commonly described as coconut wine or coconut vodka. The drink is distilled from the sap of the unopened coconut flower, and is known for its potency and high alcohol content (80 and 90 proof). Because of the abundance of coconut trees and the inexpensive distilling process in making lambanog, the drink is known as "the poor man's drink". Farmers often wind down by drinking lambanog after a long day’s work. In most parts of the country, drinking lambanog is usually a communal thing – men sit around in a circle and take turns drinking shots from a cup placed in the middle of the group. Usually, there is also someone singing and playing the guitar to add to the festivities; he takes his turn at drinking too, so the music gets more interesting as the drinking goes on.

For more information on lambanog: http://www1.american.edu/ted/lambanog.htm

I had never heard of it. Thanks. Perhaps some day I will get to try it.

LostPrincess13

05-23-2009, 11:42 AM

I had never heard of it. Thanks. Perhaps some day I will get to try it.

I'm not surprised.;) It's very local and I don't think it's exported. Not really sure though. But I'd love to bring you a bottle if I ever come to visit New York. :D

kilted exile

05-23-2009, 12:07 PM

Looks like moonshine - which probably means it burns both going down as well as coming up

LostPrincess13

05-23-2009, 12:17 PM

Beg pardon? :confused:

The Atheist

05-23-2009, 03:53 PM

Well, I've been away for a while thanks to a malfunctioning PC and a self-enforced internet exile due to finals...

Who won?

Virgil

05-23-2009, 05:24 PM

I'm not surprised.;) It's very local and I don't think it's exported. Not really sure though. But I'd love to bring you a bottle if I ever come to visit New York. :D

That's a deal. :)

Moonshine is locally made alcohol down in the American south. Or at least that's where the name comes from. I've had some moonshine and it can be pretty good. :D

papayahed

05-23-2009, 05:27 PM

A coworker's parents used to make moonshine in their basement and boy could that curl your nose hairs.

Virgil

05-23-2009, 05:56 PM

I'm enjoying a Sam Adams, Blackberry Witbier. Never had it before and it's quite nice. I tend to really like wheat beers.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3629/3318989051_ed2bd27424.jpg

Emil Miller

05-23-2009, 06:09 PM

I'm enjoying a Sam Adams, Blackberry Witbier. Never had it before and it's quite nice. I tend to really like wheat beers.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3629/3318989051_ed2bd27424.jpg

Yes they're pretty good Virgil, especially on a hot sunny day. Years ago in Germany I used to drink them from time to time and there was one called 'Berliner mit Schuss' which had a shot of raspery juice added to it and was drunk through a real piece of straw.

Virgil

05-23-2009, 06:25 PM

Thanks Brian.

Stargazer86

05-23-2009, 06:47 PM

Virgil

05-23-2009, 07:00 PM

ooh that sounds good. Can you actually taste the berry in it? Sam Adams is one of the only American brews that I like

Yes it's subtle but one can taste. Sam Adams has a cranberry wheat beer that is out of this world. I couldn't find it so I got the blackberry. It's not quite as good as the cranberry wheat, but close. :)

stlukesguild

05-23-2009, 10:29 PM

To hell with that Sam Adams crap Virgil. You need the real sh#t: Samuel Smith! Preferably the Imperial Stout. That and some Three Philosophers... a lovely Belgian ale with 9.8% alcohol... thank God for my spell check! I don't know if I could walk from the computer to the bedroom without walking into the wall right now... but it looks like I can actually type.:D After spending the day moving I spent an evening with these lovely beers and Miles Davis (Kind of Blue), Frank Sinatra (Only the Lonely)... and now (you should relate, Virg...) the Rolling Stones... Let it Bleed... and I followed the LP directions and am playing it really loud.:sick:

prendrelemick

05-24-2009, 01:51 AM

Last Night I had ONE Heineken and this morning....splitting headache.
It wasn't even very nice, definately not worth it.

I never get that with Newcastle Brown, or Caffrey's.

Beer and forest friuts, sounds wrong but it works.

Lokasenna

05-24-2009, 04:06 AM

Who won?

Mutual destruction, I think!

Emil Miller

05-24-2009, 05:04 AM

Last Night I had ONE Heineken and this morning....splitting headache.
It wasn't even very nice, definately not worth it.

I never get that with Newcastle Brown, or Caffrey's..

Whatever the virtues of newkie may be, don't you think this is carrying things a little too far?

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/tyne/2958702.stm

LostPrincess13

05-24-2009, 05:11 AM

Might I interest anyone in some Barako coffee?;) I believe coffee relieves hangovers?:)

http://www.philippineherbalmedicine.org/coffee.jpg

papayahed

05-24-2009, 07:38 AM

Are there less preservatives in Newcastle Brown, or Caffrey's? I've noticed that when I drink local beer I have less if any hangover.

Niamh

05-24-2009, 10:13 AM

If he was on about the hieneken cup final... leinster won... if not... no idea.

Virgil

05-24-2009, 10:20 AM

Might I interest anyone in some Barako coffee?;) I believe coffee relieves hangovers?:)

http://www.philippineherbalmedicine.org/coffee.jpg

:lol: Lucky for me I don't any longer drink to where I have a hangover. I've learned something in my old age. :)

LostPrincess13

05-24-2009, 10:27 AM

:lol: Lucky for me I don't any longer drink to where I have a hangover. I've learned something in my old age. :)

So what's the best remedy for a hangover? I don't think I've ever had one yet!:D

kilted exile

05-24-2009, 10:34 AM

So what's the best remedy for a hangover? I don't think I've ever had one yet!:D

carbonated soft drink

LostPrincess13

05-24-2009, 10:37 AM

carbonated soft drink

Really? What's the explanation behind it?

kilted exile

05-24-2009, 10:39 AM

not sure - just know it works

Virgil

05-24-2009, 10:43 AM

So what's the best remedy for a hangover? I don't think I've ever had one yet!:D

A hangover? Well, I don't recommend drinking to one is drunk, especially for women. Lots of bad things can happen, besides it being unhealthy. And a hangover is horrible. :sick:

LostPrincess13

05-24-2009, 10:43 AM

not sure - just know it works

Ok!:D I'll remember that whenever I get one!:D

papayahed

05-24-2009, 11:19 AM

carbonated soft drink

and about three aspirin works for me.

Virgil

05-24-2009, 01:18 PM

and about three aspirin works for me.

Ooh, that's tough on your stomach. Three regular aspirins or three baby aspirins? Plus that really thins your blood. Don't get cut or bang yourself.

Stargazer86

05-24-2009, 01:31 PM

So what's the best remedy for a hangover? I don't think I've ever had one yet!:D

kilted is right. Coca Cola in particular works well even if you don't want to eat or drink anything. It's been awhile since I've had a hangover, but I've had a few doozies in my day.
If you drink a lot of water while you're drinking or if you load up on vitamins (B12 I think is the one to go for), that should help prevent it. Oh and if you feel like you need to puke while drinking, go for it. Better to get it out the night before rather than the morning after.
Oh, and always remember: Liquor before beer, you're in the clear; Beer before liquor, you've never been sicker.
Basically, if you're going to drink both hard alcohol and beer, drink the hard alcohol first.
Bad hangovers are the worst thing ever. Especially if you have to go to work.
It's been years since I've partied. In the past 2 years, I rarely drink. And I almost NEVER drink to get drunk. And I don't entirely miss it. Hard (headache filled) lessons have been learned before I was legally old enough to drink. :lol: But I have fond memories nonetheless...few responsibilities and a lot of great friends

Yes it's subtle but one can taste. Sam Adams has a cranberry wheat beer that is out of this world. I couldn't find it so I got the blackberry. It's not quite as good as the cranberry wheat, but close. :)

What stores sell it?

Niamh

05-24-2009, 01:59 PM

kilted is right. Coca Cola in particular works well even if you don't want to eat or drink anything. It's been awhile since I've had a hangover, but I've had a few doozies in my day.

I've had many a hangover and coke is definitely a good curer... but only if you dont guzzle it down really really quickly... do that and suffer th consequences! Athough sometimes the best thing the day after the night before is a big fry up!
two things i learned from somewhere... it you are about to go out for a few drinks, apparently havign a yogurt or/ and a banana before you go out is supposed to ease the alcohol intake and the affect on your tummy.

Emil Miller

05-24-2009, 02:30 PM

There has been a disturbing trend in the UK for young women to get drunk and the result is that it is not uncommon to see a bunch of screaming harpies rolling around both inside and outside our major cities public houses during the evenings. Thankfully, the current economic crisis has largely banished this scenario to weekends.
The line from women who would drink responsibly i.e. maybe one drink in an evening, and never beer, to the present situation can be traced directly to the feminists, both men and women, of the late sixties who told women that there is no basic difference between female/male behaviour. This has been a boon for the media who have heartily encouraged what they call "ladettes" to copy the behaviour of men, thus providing plenty of copy for their female readers. The net result is that Accident and Emergency wards of hospitals are dealing with an increasing number of drunken youths and girls, and the numbers of young people with serious alchoholism have risen dramatically according to the Briitish Medical Association.
Now it would be hypocritical of me to say that people shouldn't drink ( If I hadn't been a drinker, I would have been a great deal richer than I am now) but, apart from a couple of times in my youth, I have never been drunk although I freely admit that I drink more than I should. Therefore, in answer to the question about dealing with hangovers, I would suggest that women should go back to having a some self-respect and men should drink to their limit only.

Stargazer86

05-24-2009, 03:06 PM

And who says a woman who likes to get drunk and silly once in awhile (I'm not talking about to a point of retardation or sluttishness) has no self respect?

papayahed

05-24-2009, 03:18 PM

Therefore, in answer to the question about dealing with hangovers, I would suggest that women should go back to having a some self-respect and men should drink to their limit only.

ohhhhh, and maybe we could go back to not have the right to vote and wearing corsets too!!

Niamh

05-24-2009, 03:51 PM

ohhhhh, and maybe we could go back to not have the right to vote and wearing corsets too!!

and be considered old maids and unmarriable by the age of 25. thats me fecked.;)

Nightshade

05-24-2009, 03:53 PM

and be expected to be breeding by 18.

:nod:

Niamh

05-24-2009, 04:05 PM

Or as young as 15.... and yet people blame modern society for teenage pregnancies even though it was the norm at one stage.

librarius_qui

05-24-2009, 04:21 PM

(hey! what the blast are women doing here??!) :crash:

Nightshade

05-24-2009, 04:26 PM

We escaped the kitchen, and had to come see.

Niamh

05-24-2009, 04:34 PM

We escaped the kitchen, and had to come see.

:lol:

librarius_qui

05-24-2009, 04:41 PM

We escaped the kitchen, and had to come see.

well .. I never went into the thread that says "no boys allowed". it's a matter of ... honesty? I don't know.

(I'm not saying you shouldn't be here ... actually, it makes the place .. almost bearable.)

Emil Miller

05-24-2009, 04:42 PM

(hey! what the blast are women doing here??!) :crash:

This is obviously the first thought that entered my head. The second was, now that I have set a fox among the chickens, I will just let them carry on squawking and clucking for a while before answering their posts.
I love this thread.:D

Nightshade

05-24-2009, 04:43 PM

(I'm not saying you shouldn't be here ... actually, it makes the place .. almost bearable.)

Awww are you saying we brighten the placce up. :D
okies for that you earned your self a cup of tea nad a slice of cheesecake, drop by live chat and Ill hand em over.
:D

Virgil

05-24-2009, 06:06 PM

This is obviously the first thought that entered my head. The second was, now that I have set a fox among the chickens, I will just let them carry on squawking and clucking for a while before answering their posts.
I love this thread.:D
That was exactly my thought too. If we men can't be chauvanist in a male only forum, what else will they take away from us. :D

This is a male only place. ;)

http://www.e-cart.biz/stores/vintage-metal-art/images/chicagomen.gif

As to the subject, there is something incredibly distasteful about a sloshed woman. Of course a sloshed man doesn't exactly make me want to befirend either. ;)

prendrelemick

05-24-2009, 06:06 PM

Whatever the virtues of newkie may be, don't you think this is carrying things a little too far?

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/tyne/2958702.stm

:lol:I want some now! Its the perfect combination.:lol::lol:

LostPrincess13

05-25-2009, 10:27 AM

Sindel

05-25-2009, 12:01 PM

This thread reminds me my of school years. The girls were constantly giving us names for (only the suspicion of) peeking in their showers. But of course, they did the same, and kept swearing that they did it just for fun, while we did it 'cause we were vicious...

Ah, that sweet bad faith...I've come to love it, actually. It makes women seem human.

Niamh

05-25-2009, 12:10 PM

Ah, that sweet bad faith...I've come to love it, actually. It makes women seem human.

you mean we are not?!! :eek: well thats news to me!;)

Emil Miller

05-25-2009, 12:19 PM

And who says a woman who likes to get drunk and silly once in awhile (I'm not talking about to a point of retardation or sluttishness) has no self respect?

Since when has getting drunk and being silly been a mark of self-respect?:lol:

Or as young as 15.... and yet people blame modern society for teenage pregnancies even though it was the norm at one stage.

I think it is only logical to blame teenagers for teenage pregnancies as no one else is involved in the process.:lol:

Sindel

05-25-2009, 01:16 PM

you mean we are not?!! :eek: well thats news to me!;)

Of course not! You are goddesses...

That's why we blokes, mere human, feel the need, time to time, to retreat from you Elysean Heights to...well, get drunk to the bone, swear, shout, and blast the TV when our team loses.:crash:

Stargazer86

05-25-2009, 01:20 PM

Since when has getting drunk and being silly been a mark of self-respect?:lol:

I think it is only logical to blame teenagers for teenage pregnancies as no one else is involved in the process.:lol:

I didn't say it was a mark of self respect, but the occasional act in and of itself does not necissarily mean a woman has no self respect

Emil Miller

05-25-2009, 01:39 PM

ohhhhh, and maybe we could go back to not have the right to vote and wearing corsets too!!

Women have a perfect right to wear corsets if they want to but the jury's still out one the right to vote.:lol:

Stargazer86

05-25-2009, 01:49 PM

Women have a perfect right to wear corsets if they want to but the jury's still out one the right to vote.:lol:

I'm pretty sure I was wearing a corset the first time I went to vote when I was 18 in the 2004 Presidential elections. But maybe my vote didn't count. My guy didn't win :(

Sindel

05-25-2009, 02:27 PM

Let's face it, guys... Even in this supposedly men-only thread, we will end up outnumbered.

You know the say: Women come from Venus and men return to the pub :angel:

Niamh

05-25-2009, 02:37 PM

Of course not! You are goddesses...

That's why we blokes, mere human, feel the need, time to time, to retreat from you Elysean Heights to...well, get drunk to the bone, swear, shout, and blast the TV when our team loses.:crash:

:lol: good save!

Eugenie

05-25-2009, 02:59 PM

Emil Miller

05-25-2009, 03:30 PM

... and be quite silent in the company of men, unless he actually wishes some conversation.
It amuses me that I am often complimented as being very wise and intelligent and only because I shut my mouth.

Would you like to join our club?

Scheherazade

05-25-2009, 05:31 PM

I have come t see it is better to chatter with the ladies,if chatter one must, and be quite silent in the company of men, unless he actually wishes some conversation.
It must be hard to have a conversation with a man while walking three steps behind him, anyway.

:rolleyes:

Sindel

05-25-2009, 06:32 PM

(To Eugenie) Would you like to join our club?

You read my mind. There is a lack of women in this men's club.

Emil Miller

05-25-2009, 06:37 PM

You read my mind. There is a lack of women in this men's club.

Correction, there is a lack of women like Eugenie.

The Atheist

05-25-2009, 06:50 PM

You read my mind. There is a lack of women in this men's club.

Whoa!

What thread have you been reading? We're trying to get rid of them, but neither cigars nor bra sizes has gotten them moving yet.

I'm sure there's a metaphor for life in this thread somewhere. Probably at Brian's place.

:lol:

Niamh

05-25-2009, 06:55 PM

You read my mind. There is a lack of women in this men's club.

Oh the sarcasim!

Michael T

05-25-2009, 07:08 PM

It must be hard to have a conversation with a man while walking three steps behind him, anyway.

:rolleyes:

:idea: Oh! Good point Scher...now I see the logic behind it! :D

Emil Miller

05-25-2009, 07:41 PM

It must be hard to have a conversation with a man while walking three steps behind him, anyway.

:rolleyes:

The only reason we like you to remain three steps behind is to keep you from being three steps in front:D

Stargazer86

05-25-2009, 07:51 PM

A news reporter did a story on gender roles in Kuwait several years before the Gulf War. She noted then that women customarily walk about 10 feet behind their husbands. She returned to Kuwait recently and noticed that men now walk several feet behind their wives.
The reporter approached one of the women and asked, "This is marvelous. Can you tell the free world just what enabled women here a reversal of roles"
The Kuwaiti woman looked at the reporter and responded, "Land mines"

Emil Miller

05-25-2009, 07:58 PM

A news reporter did a story on gender roles in Kuwait several years before the Gulf War. She noted then that women customarily walk about 10 feet behind their husbands. She returned to Kuwait recently and noticed that men now walk several feet behind their wives.
The reporter approached one of them women and asked, "This is marvelous. Can you tell the free world just what enabled women here a reversal of roles"
The Kuwaiti woman looked at the reporter and responded, "Land mines"

Some of us have obviously been underestimating women's usefulness.:lol:

Stargazer86

05-25-2009, 08:03 PM

Some of us have obviously been underestimating women's usefulness.:lol:

So it would seem :lol: Do you have landmines in London?

Emil Miller

05-25-2009, 08:05 PM

So it would seem :lol: Do you have landmines in London?

Not yet but it is only a matter of time.

Scheherazade

05-25-2009, 08:07 PM

The only reason we like you to remain three steps behind is to keep you from being three steps in front:DSee, the latter could give you a better "view" as well... with or without landmines.

Stargazer86

05-25-2009, 08:09 PM

See, the latter could give you a better "view" as well... with or without landmines.

:lol: Good point! I don't know too many men who would argue with that!

Emil Miller

05-25-2009, 08:17 PM

:lol: Good point! I don't know too many men who would argue with that!

Not if they are wearing burkahs.

Stargazer86

05-25-2009, 08:39 PM

Not if they are wearing burkahs.

What about bikinis? Or wouldn't that go against your idea of womens self respect? Do you prefer your women covered up and modest, or sexy and revealing?

Nightshade

05-25-2009, 08:54 PM

Not if they are wearing burkahs.

Actually the Kuwaittis dont wear burkhas they wear Abayahs.
http://www.fossilizedcustoms.com/BurkhaBurqa.jpg

Burka

Abayah
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_PGM5komqCws/SFAJDtUZ53I/AAAAAAAACFo/rV_7uJYHQl8/s400/Abaya%2BWith%2BSequins.jpg

abayahs are much prettier and diverse.

Stargazer86

05-25-2009, 08:55 PM

Your second pic didn't show Nighshade :(

Nightshade

05-25-2009, 09:21 PM

oh pooh
ah well more piccs
http://jamericanmuslimah.files.wordpress.com/2008/10/abaya.jpg

http://img.alibaba.com/photo/11127414/Abaya.jpg

http://www.essenceofblack.com/images/overhead_abaya_ha30.jpg

http://img162.imageshack.us/img162/8850/78794713421c773bf46aa5ebw8.jpg

http://img237.imageshack.us/img237/6300/as614414jx8.jpg

http://www.thespaceport.net/pics_for_links/abaya.jpg

Virgil

05-25-2009, 09:25 PM

What about bikinis? Or wouldn't that go against your idea of womens self respect? Do you prefer your women covered up and modest, or sexy and revealing?

No, that was sloshed women. Bikinis are cool and always welcomed. :D

http://i3.iofferphoto.com/img/1111910400/_i/6230689/1.jpg

Cool short story by John Updike about working in a supermarket and in walks a girl in a bikini. Very short and worth the read: http://www.tiger-town.com/whatnot/updike/. A&P is an American supermarket chain for those outside the States.

prendrelemick

05-26-2009, 03:47 AM

Do you prefer your women covered up and modest, or sexy and revealing?

Hmm... let me think. (for about a millionth of a second):D

Seriously though, niether. The abayah and the bikini posted above are the same, both about male ideas of what women are.

Emil Miller

05-26-2009, 07:30 AM

Actually the Kuwaittis dont wear burkhas they wear Abayahs.
http://www.fossilizedcustoms.com/BurkhaBurqa.jpg

Burka

Abayah
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_PGM5komqCws/SFAJDtUZ53I/AAAAAAAACFo/rV_7uJYHQl8/s400/Abaya%2BWith%2BSequins.jpg

abayahs are much prettier and diverse.

I think the burkah looks ridiculous but in a formal setting the abayah can be charming and quite sophisiticated. If women want to wear them that is their right but the important word here is 'IF' and we have an army fighting in Afghanistan to make sure it stays that way.

Nightshade

05-26-2009, 08:30 AM

The abayah and the bikini posted above are the same, both about male ideas of what women are.

If women want to wear them that is their right but the important word here is 'IF'

Two points I happily agree with! :nod:

Emil Miller

05-26-2009, 08:56 AM

you know, there is actually a scripture in the Bible somewhere, I remember reading it and feeling er, well nevermind. At any rate it says that it is better for a man to live under a leaking roof than with a naggy contentious woman. . well something like that,.
I have come t see it is better to chatter with the ladies,if chatter one must, and be quite silent in the company of men, unless he actually wishes some conversation.
It amuses me that I am often complimented as being very wise and intelligent and only because I shut my mouth.
Men.......................you are more than puzzling. you are.............................:)

Hi Eugenie ,

I replied to your PM but it seems to have wiped you completely off my profile page and your profile is just a complete blank. It is therefore impossible for me to communicate with you other than through here. I have sent a message to Logos about it and will rewrite my reply to your PM when the malfunction has been sorted out.:)

Scheherazade

05-26-2009, 09:03 AM

Brian> It is not a malfunction; Eugenie has been banned from the Forum.

Emil Miller

05-26-2009, 09:27 AM

Brian> It is not a malfunction; Eugenie has been banned from the Forum.

I know it's no use asking why but all I will say is it saddens me that someone who seemed to have such a nice personality has been banned. I can't imagine in which way she has transgressed the Litnet rules.

Scheherazade

05-26-2009, 09:30 AM

It has come to our attention that Eugenie was an alterego of a member who was banned from the Forum in the past.

Emil Miller

05-26-2009, 09:40 AM

It has come to our attention that Eugenie was an alterego of a member who was banned from the Forum in the past.

Well the same applies to her original infraction but it will have to rest there.

Incidentally, I like your new Avatar it's rather sweet and cute.;)

Scheherazade

05-26-2009, 10:16 AM

Incidentally, I like your new Avatar it's rather sweet and cute.;)Oh, dear! :blush::blush::blush:

I'd better not change it then...

:rolleyes:

Emil Miller

05-26-2009, 10:30 AM

Oh, dear! :blush::blush::blush:

I'd better not change it then...

:rolleyes:

I wish I hadn't mentioned it now.:(

Jozanny

05-26-2009, 10:46 AM

I think Sche picked it so we could envision the alter-ego of Logos!:D:D:D

Brian: I could sit here all day and talk about the politics of online manners and getting the boot, but I can say this much: I did not have to do what I did @ Poets & Writers and maybe the NYT forums as well, to get booted off.

I do not have an absolutely perfect record @ LitNet, but I can post, with some honesty, that I do not try to push the envelope here, at least not with any malice behind me, so it is best, at times, to move on.

I could try my cripple-pity thing to get back into Speakeasy; my disability identity is probably why they didn't kick me off sooner, in fact, and I really, really miss interacting with published writers, my former friends and otherwise, but, one, I had my time there, and two, I am not enrolling in an MFA program anytime soon, and three, Poets & Writers, as a necessary publishing tool, has diminished in importance, though I still look at the classifieds, and just remembered I need to update myself in the directory... (grr)

I guess I had to become physically more tired, however, to learn what they were trying to tell me about certain aspects of my behavior: I don't have to tell other posters what I think of them in a net negative attitude, and so on.

Don't experience too much regret, and let it go. There are still any number of communities online, and if this Eugenie a.k.a whoever wants to interact in these environments, she will agree to the TOS.

After all, if Sche had to roll me out of here, I'd be glad that as a moderator, she wouldn't discuss why.:blush:

Tournesol

05-26-2009, 11:12 AM

To add another dimension to the topic on women's dress, let me pose a question to you guys:

Naturally, men respond sexually to visual stimulus. I'm talking about men around the world - whether race, religion, socioeconomic standing, etc.

In Islam, while it is recommended in the Quran/Koran for women to cover their bodies, it is also stated that it is their choice to do so. Any man who forces a woman to do so is overstepping his boundaries.

In an Islamic marriage, it is perfectly fine for women to be as provocative for their husbands, and vice versa. One of my friends in Guyana [she dresses like I do, with the scarf] owns the biggest lingerie boutique, and the largest group among her male clientele are the Muslim Guyanese men.

Here's the question: I know that men enjoy looking at women's bodies, but would you as a man enjoy other men looking at your wife/ girlfriend/ significant other?

Emil Miller

05-26-2009, 11:23 AM

I think Sche picked it so we could envision the alter-ego of Logos!:D:D:D

Brian: Don't experience too much regret, and let it go. There are still any number of communities online, and if this Eugenie a.k.a whoever wants to interact in these environments, she will agree to the TOS.:

Yes I thought the Avatar was a cartoon caricature of Logos but I didn't like to mention it as I know how touchy women can be when another female seems to be brought unecessarily into play.:;)

As for Eugenie, she seemed such a nice girl and I think she will be missed by quite a few of the ladies on The LitNet, especially as she is the second female member to be dismissed for the same reason during the last couple of months. It says a lot for this website that some people who are banned are prepared to resort to deception to get back onto it.

Jozanny

05-26-2009, 12:14 PM

Yes, but at times one does not need to resort to that. I have posted on the New York Times interactive site recently, and never mentioned my embroil in 2002 in the book review forums--and it was a rather stupid embroil at that--one not even worth mentioning.

I have a love/hate thing with posting environments. The only community which ever fit me most comfortably was Speakeasy--but aside from other areas of contention, the old Motet Speakeasy contains virtual swaths of my autobiography :D. I have a love/hate thing with reticence too, it seems.

Since, in these seven years, no one died or was stalked or whatnot, though I did cry on the telephone to one who had had enough of saving me, I suspect I could return, tail between my legs--but it would not be the same, and my publishing legs survived, even though I am goofing off this morning, evidently :D. (I am waiting for my system to settle down so I can go food shopping.)

Emil Miller

05-26-2009, 02:55 PM

One of my friends in Guyana owns the biggest lingerie boutique, and the largest group among her male clientele are the Muslim Guyanese men.

I don't want to enquire too deeply into this, but why are men buying lingerie?

Here's the question: I know that men enjoy looking at women's bodies, but would you as a man enjoy other men looking at your wife/ girlfriend/ significant other?

I wouldn't be too put out about it, in fact I would feel proud that she was considered attractive. I don't think I would be interested in the kind of woman who would cover herself simply because I was jealous of other men's attention.

prendrelemick

05-26-2009, 03:02 PM

Here's the question: I know that men enjoy looking at women's bodies, but would you as a man enjoy other men looking at your wife/ girlfriend/ significant other?

That surely is up to my significant other. As for me, any man may with my full blessing look at my wife's hair, legs, face, arms, general outline, I dont believe they will be overcome with lust at the sight.

The Atheist

05-26-2009, 03:06 PM

Here's the question: I know that men enjoy looking at women's bodies, but would you as a man enjoy other men looking at your wife/ girlfriend/ significant other?

Doesn't bother me in the least and never has.

It can also be a bit of an ego-boost to know that so many men find your girlfriend so attractive.

It says a lot for this website that some people who are banned are prepared to resort to deception to get back onto it.

It's not just here. One forum I used to post at had people making multiple new names to try to get back in.

Emil Miller

05-26-2009, 06:18 PM

It's not just here. One forum I used to post at had people making multiple new names to try to get back in.

Which only goes to show that you are a much more seasoned forum frequenter than I. However, should I be banned from this or any other site for a transgression, intended or otherwise, that would be it as far as I am concerned. I hope the moderators aren't listening.:D

The Atheist

05-26-2009, 06:19 PM

I just have to share this one:

I'm going through some cvs and a name catches my eye. No bull, I have a cv from an Asian gentleman whose name is "Fung Yuk". ("Call me Larry", I wonder why?)

I've seen plenty of good names over the years, and lots of megastars - Rod Stewart, Alice Cooper, Bryan Adams, and some not so friendly R Sole, Teresa Green and others. My daughter has a girl at her school called Paris Hilton, the poor thing, but Mr Yuk takes this week's prize!

The Atheist

05-26-2009, 06:26 PM

Which only goes to show that you are a much more seasoned forum frequenter than I.

Oh yeah.

I'm registered at over 100, mostly to reserve this name in case I ever decide to post there, but I post at a couple, plus there are quite a few I've been invited to, that I check out once in a while.

I probably spend about 80% of all-up forum time here, most of the others are pretty ordinary.

However, should I be banned from this or any other site for a transgression, intended or otherwise, that would be it as far as I am concerned. I hope the moderators aren't listening.:D

I don't see that happening anytime soon!

Nightshade

05-26-2009, 06:46 PM

Which only goes to show that you are a much more seasoned forum frequenter than I. However, should I be banned from this or any other site for a transgression, intended or otherwise, that would be it as far as I am concerned. I hope the moderators aren't listening.:D

Did you say something? :brow:
:lol:

Actually on a side note I would be of the same opinion, if I manged to get myself banned Id be heart broken ( what can I say I have very little 'life' outside teh litnet, but I wouldnt try and come back I don't think I would be too ahsamed. I might send beginning emails to be allowed back in, that I would not put beyond me.

Virgil

05-26-2009, 07:02 PM

Did you say something? :brow:
:lol:

Actually on a side note I would be of the same opinion, if I manged to get myself banned Id be heart broken ( what can I say I have very little 'life' outside teh litnet, but I wouldnt try and come back I don't think I would be too ahsamed. I might send beginning emails to be allowed back in, that I would not put beyond me.

Neither would I. I would be heartbroken too. I can picture myself getting banned if I catch a moderator on a bad day :D but there is no way I can picture our sweet Nightie doing anything to get banned. :)

Nightshade

05-26-2009, 07:12 PM

but there is no way I can picture our sweet Nightie doing anything to get banned. :)

That is only because I practise sit-on-your-hands-until-they-are-numb-and-can't-type policy, when I get well and truley mad.
:D

Sindel

05-27-2009, 06:45 AM

Emil Miller

05-27-2009, 07:18 AM

Pardon a newbie who starts questioning, but are people really banned forever, in this forum? That puzzles me, if it's the case.:alien:

I can understand a temporary ban (like in ice hockey), a sanction for an evident bad behaviour. But banning someone forever means: "We don't believe you will amend, ever". Seems a little out of phase, for a gathering of people united by their interest in litterature.

Just curious, really.

You do have a point but, unfortunately, there are some bad people out there who cannot be controlled by warnings or temporary sanctions.
To take your Ice Hockey analogy,what would you do if one of the players deliberately caused serious injury to another player?
There are also those who are mentally unbalanced who would be unlikely to respond to a partial ban.
In those cases where the moderators and the sight owner feel that a temporary ban is required, that is what happens.
You may well get a more detailed response to you query from a moderator.

BienvenuJDC

05-27-2009, 07:25 AM

Can't we just hunt them down, pour honey all of them and let the bears do the rest? :lol:

Then we'll let them back on the forum...

I just have to share this one:

I'm going through some cvs and a name catches my eye. No bull, I have a cv from an Asian gentleman whose name is "Fung Yuk". ("Call me Larry", I wonder why?)

I've seen plenty of good names over the years, and lots of megastars - Rod Stewart, Alice Cooper, Bryan Adams, and some not so friendly R Sole, Teresa Green and others. My daughter has a girl at her school called Paris Hilton, the poor thing, but Mr Yuk takes this week's prize!

cv = ???

prendrelemick

05-27-2009, 08:13 AM

cv= Curriculum Vitae. Its the same as a Resume'

Emil Miller

05-27-2009, 08:23 AM

cv= Curriculum Vitae. Its the same as a Resume'

Perhaps he's being ironic?
When I asked someone, who didn't look as old as he was, about his age being queried on his CV, he just smiled and said "What's a CV?"

BienvenuJDC

05-27-2009, 08:47 AM

I've never heard that term in the States...

Scheherazade

05-27-2009, 08:48 AM

I don't think the term "CV" is widely known or used in Americanese. They prefer "résumés".

prendrelemick

05-27-2009, 08:56 AM

There again, CV means constant velocity in engineering parlence...but that wouldn't fit.

papayahed

05-27-2009, 01:12 PM

There again, CV means constant velocity in engineering parlence...but that wouldn't fit.

ohhh, do we have another engineer in the house?

prendrelemick

05-27-2009, 05:06 PM

No a sheep farmer:D

(But then what's the difference)

The Atheist

05-27-2009, 05:47 PM

Pardon a newbie who starts questioning, but are people really banned forever, in this forum? That puzzles me, if it's the case.:alien:

I can understand a temporary ban (like in ice hockey), a sanction for an evident bad behaviour. But banning someone forever means: "We don't believe you will amend, ever". Seems a little out of phase, for a gathering of people united by their interest in litterature.

Just curious, really.

This is a great subject on its own, but every forum around has permanent bans available and in use.

Forum management always has a difficult enough time, with just about every moderator everywhere being a volunteer, that some people end up taking up a lot more time than they're worth and the answer is to ban them.

Is it fair? I think so - forum owners don't get rich off them, they own the place, why shouldn't they just say, "Go away and never come back"? Then hit the permenent ip ban button and presto, problem over.

I don't think the term "CV" is widely known or used in Americanese. They prefer "résumés".

Yes, I'm aware of the esteem in which all things French are held in USA.

There again, CV means constant velocity in engineering parlence...but that wouldn't fit.

Well, since I recruit mostly engineers, and some of them only move at "dead slow", it mightn't be a bad idea!

papayahed

05-27-2009, 05:53 PM

No a sheep farmer:D

(But then what's the difference)

That's true.:lol:

Nightshade

05-27-2009, 07:04 PM

No a sheep farmer:D

(But then what's the difference)

OOOoh Ive always wanted to work on a sheep farm :eek2: I don't suppose yu need anyone to talk to the sheep/ recommoned books forthem to read?
:brow:

imthefoolonthehill

05-28-2009, 12:38 AM

they stand for Curriculum Vitae or something close to it.

prendrelemick

05-28-2009, 05:28 AM

OOOoh Ive always wanted to work on a sheep farm :eek2: I don't suppose yu need anyone to talk to the sheep/ recommoned books forthem to read?
:brow:

What like the Baaachester Chronicles

The Atheist

05-28-2009, 11:34 AM

What like the Baaachester Chronicles

:lol:

Now tell me you play them Baaach in the shearing shed. Or does that get them worried about the dogs?

Emil Miller

05-28-2009, 12:55 PM

:lol:

Now tell me you play them Baaach in the shearing shed. Or does that get them worried about the dogs?

Funny you should say that because here is George Shearing playing 'The Shadow of Your Smile', and actually finishing with a touch of Bach.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TgnLgdGmrW4

breathtest

05-28-2009, 01:26 PM

:lol:Man these are some terrible jokes

prendrelemick

05-28-2009, 01:46 PM

They prefer something they can dance the Lambada to.

(sorry)

I'll get me coat.....

Emil Miller

05-28-2009, 01:51 PM

They prefer something they can dance the Lambada to.

(sorry)

I'll get me coat.....

Man these really are terrible jokes.

breathtest

05-28-2009, 02:19 PM

hahaha

Stargazer86

05-28-2009, 03:36 PM

Yes, I'm aware of the esteem in which all things French are held in USA.

Which would explain why the idea to call them "Freedom Fries" when the war first started never really caught on too well

We just love our McDonald's french fries way too much.

imthefoolonthehill

05-28-2009, 04:10 PM

i almost like 'bad' jokes better than good ones.

Stargazer86

05-28-2009, 04:36 PM

I thought you guys (Brian in particular) might get a kick out of these:
http://www.oddee.com/item_96674.aspx

Sexist vintage adds. Ah how political correctness and feminism have changed the face of advertisement

prendrelemick

05-28-2009, 05:13 PM

Hmm, I hope you ladies at the Coffee thread are buying the right sort of coffee. Or "woe be unto you.":lol:

Stargazer86

05-28-2009, 05:20 PM

Hmm, I hope you ladies at the Coffee thread are buying the right sort of coffee. Or "woe be unto you.":lol:

I dunno. I looked back at that ad and the lady doesn't seem entirely distressed by the spanking. Naughty housewife. She did it on purpose for a bit of fun from her hubby :P

Emil Miller

05-28-2009, 06:15 PM

I dunno. I looked back at that ad and the lady doesn't seem entirely distressed by the spanking. Naughty housewife. She did it on purpose for a bit of fun from her hubby :P

This brings to mind a conversation I had some years ago with a young lady of my acquaintance. She was discussing marriage ( don't they all?) and I was trying to explain that the difference in our characters would mean that I would be upset by her behaviour from time to time. and she replied with an expectant smile "Would you beat me?" If I had said yes , I would have been finished so I said that I could never beat a woman and, consequently, have remained blessedly single.

Stargazer86

05-28-2009, 06:51 PM

This brings to mind a conversation I had some years ago with a young lady of my acquaintance. She was discussing marriage ( don't they all?) and I was trying to explain that the difference in our characters would mean that I would be upset by her behaviour from time to time. and she replied with an expectant smile "Would you beat me?" If I had said yes , I would have been finished so I said that I could never beat a woman and, consequently, have remained blessedly single.

I don't quite follow. Why would saying you could never beat a woman keep you single?

Did you look at those ads? I think you may enjoy them :lol:

Emil Miller

05-28-2009, 07:10 PM

I don't quite follow. Why would saying you could never beat a woman keep you single?

Did you look at those ads? I think you may enjoy them :lol:

The implication being that some women expect to be beaten as part of the marriage contract, although in the case I am referring to, the woman concerned wasn't of western origin.
Yes, I saw the ads and they are indidcative of past attitudes to womans' position within society as a whole. However, the whole problem with the feminist approach is how, given females inherent superiority (think of your mother here) , do we continue to retain a semblance of superiority in the face of a resurgent feminism?

Nightshade

05-28-2009, 08:11 PM

What like the Baaachester Chronicles
I was thinking more along the line of The sheep who changed the world.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sheep-Who-Changed-World/dp/1873226756/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1243555735&sr=8-6
I love that book have yet to read it all but I get a quick page or pargraph when I am shelving the general fiction As or the Historical Ss.

i almost like 'bad' jokes better than good ones.
Doesnt everyone preffer bad jokes?
:confused:

The Atheist

05-28-2009, 10:32 PM

The implication being that some women expect to be beaten as part of the marriage contract, although in the case I am referring to, the woman concerned wasn't of western origin.

There's a small group in USA, whose details I won't divulge here for reasons which will become obvious, whose membership are practitioners of spanking and assorted corpral punishments, not as a fetish, but as an agreed "club" method of keeping one's womenfolk on the straight and narrow.

One of the club's premises was that women should be given a good spanking weekly just to let them know who's boss. Many of the women complained about their husbands not giving them their weekly discipline.

It's not just non-westerners...

imthefoolonthehill

05-28-2009, 10:53 PM

The Atheist

05-29-2009, 12:09 AM

prendrelemick

05-29-2009, 03:52 AM

There's a small group in USA, whose details I won't divulge here for reasons which will become obvious, whose membership are practitioners of spanking and assorted corpral punishments, not as a fetish, but as an agreed "club" method of keeping one's womenfolk on the straight and narrow.

One of the club's premises was that women should be given a good spanking weekly just to let them know who's boss. Many of the women complained about their husbands not giving them their weekly discipline.

It's not just non-westerners...

I bet it is a fetish really. :blush:

Nightshade

05-29-2009, 05:42 AM

wow. I want those women's phone numbers... and not for liscivious or dating purposes.

I would love to sue the crap out of their husbands. I would bet I could get a jury to squeeze them of what they are worth.

and now that I'm thinking of it, I bet you could get them to garnish the full 50% of their wages from the divorce.
Wait you are a lawyer? .. or just someone after the monies, 'cause I don't understand how you would get it otherwise.

Yeah, they keep a very low profile.

Not so low, one of the couples was on TV, a couple of years a go. Channel 4 or Five documentray. About western marriages where women stay home do all the house work and still run around pamering the men . Because and I quote ( not this bit but just to say God bless semi photographic memories :rolleyes: )
" A man should be master of his own home. I used to think the way you peobably do, but I have learnt better. Sometimes its like having 4 babies, but a man desreves to be come home and not have to do anything."
I got very annoyed and continued out of the room at that point. But you could tel the guy was very annoyed by the 4 babies comment, his wife made. Also her English family were not amused.
The documnetray came on folowing the annoying rise to popularity of that Domestic Goddes woman, can't rember what she is called, but she goes around telling people how to fold their sheets.

Emil Miller

05-29-2009, 06:20 AM

The moment a man gets married, he ceases to be master in his own home. What beats me, however, is why aren't we masters in our own thread?:(

Scheherazade

05-29-2009, 06:33 AM

Maybe you should move to Stepford...

Nightshade

05-29-2009, 06:33 AM

OOOh wasnt theer a second version of that where all the men were 'perfect' husbands?

Emil Miller

05-29-2009, 07:39 AM

Maybe you should move to Stepford...

Long before the film was made, I was talking to a female colleague one day and she said that it would be wonderful if women could take a man out of a box when they needed one and put him back in it when they didn't.
I told her it was strange that she should say that because that is exactly the way men feel about women but that women would probably spend more time in the box than men.

Scheherazade

05-29-2009, 10:50 AM

Well, there are such "women", you know.

Stargazer86

05-29-2009, 10:59 AM

Virgil

05-29-2009, 11:54 AM

That is tragic about those women being like that.
I'm no avid femenist and can joke around about some stuff, but the beating thing and the women expecting it is insane.

Honestly, guys, would you even want to be with a woman like that? One who expects you to be her master and who is that insecure? That sounds like that would be an unhappy union on both ends. If I ever had a guy that insecure or clingy or overly dependent, I would be out of that situation in a heartbeat. That's not to say there's anything wrong with cooking, keeping house, and doing nice things for my daughter's dad. I enjoy doing that and I know a lot of other women who enjoy that as well. But the expecting and wanting to be beaten thing...whoa. Sounds like trouble...

I wouldn't and i don't think it's all that common. We are not talking about women who tend to choose abusive men. Whatever is going on there, they are not looking forward to abuse. I have never met any woman that wanted to be beat for, for what the pleasure of it? Are we talking about S&M here? I don't know of any and I wouldn't want to have a relationship like that.

Emil Miller

05-29-2009, 01:45 PM

Well, there are such "women", you know.

So I have heard but, apparently, they wear out a lot quicker than the genuine article.

Stargazer86

05-29-2009, 02:25 PM

I wouldn't and i don't think it's all that common. We are not talking about women who tend to choose abusive men. Whatever is going on there, they are not looking forward to abuse. I have never met any woman that wanted to be beat for, for what the pleasure of it? Are we talking about S&M here? I don't know of any and I wouldn't want to have a relationship like that.

This was in reference to the posts about the Stepford wives. I don't necissarily mean with the woman getting beaten, although *points up to one of Brian's posts about a former acquantance of his* was part of the question. I mean more like with the traditional subservient "woman" role with the man being the "master" of the house. cooking and cleaning is one thing, but living your life solely to please another? I think that novelty would wear off quickly for your average man.

BienvenuJDC

05-29-2009, 02:45 PM

I would agree. There is a certain amount of submission that needs to go both ways...but isn't that true for any friendship/relationship? If two people live in the same house, you have to do things for each other, or else there will be strife...even mere roommates need to keep the other in mind.

The Atheist

05-29-2009, 02:48 PM

Nothing like a spot of wife-beating to get the subject on track!

Now, I'll put a link to this in, because it's relevant in terms of discrimination and people's attitudes towards it. There are 100 warnings before you can view it, but is a public service ad, and there's not even any bad language - I can't get my head around why there are any warnings at all.

Link (http://www.antiprejudicead.net/)

And I've finally got a bit of time to make a few comments.

Busy taking over Australia, doncherknow.

I bet it is a fetish really. :blush:

Ity doesn't start out that way, as biblical reasons are [of course] used as the basis for it all, but I found it fascinating that it did become fetish-like for the women while the men ended up seeing it as a chore.

Not so low, one of the couples was on TV, a couple of years a go. Channel 4 or Five documentray. About western marriages where women stay home do all the house work and still run around pamering the men . Because and I quote ( not this bit but just to say God bless semi photographic memories :rolleyes: )
" A man should be master of his own home. I used to think the way you peobably do, but I have learnt better. Sometimes its like having 4 babies, but a man desreves to be come home and not have to do anything."

Sounds similar, but it'll be a different group; the one I sneaked into was ultra-cautious about publicity and wouldn't have appeared anywhere in the media. In the end, that's how they found out who I really was - I'd started writing about it and they twigged that I was not their friend.

The moment a man gets married, he ceases to be master in his own home.

Only if you marry the wrong woman.

The wrong woman, which is the one that almost all blokes on the planet are married to, is the one who needs to be the boss herself, who doesn't understand the meaning of the word "partnership". Mind you, almost no blokes do either, so it keeps the divorce lawyers in work.

:D

What beats me, however, is why aren't we masters in our own thread?:(

Ah, but we are.

The women are here at our forebearance, because being good, hardworking men we can just pack up our club and walk away.

There's no greeater mastery than that.

I'll have Parker bring you a Horlicks.

Maybe you should move to Stepford...

:lol:

Long before the film was made, I was talking to a female colleague one day and she said that it would be wonderful if women could take a man out of a box when they needed one and put him back in it when they didn't.
I told her it was strange that she should say that because that is exactly the way men feel about women but that women would probably spend more time in the box than men.

I think we need to devise a suitability test for humans. Even birds manage to keep lifelong partners quite happily, and they're dumber than dirt.

So I have heard but, apparently, they wear out a lot quicker than the genuine article.

Big deal; you just get a new one. Look at Hugh Hefner, he's had a lot of boxes through his place, so I hear.