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Re:THE PERIOD THAT WENT AWRY
« Reply #60 on: March 07, 2004, 12:42:15 PM »
I know that I read the notes, but I can't recall what today's topic of discussion is.  Hm...
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« Reply #61 on: March 07, 2004, 12:42:46 PM »
A wonderful article in the LA TIMES MAGAZINE today called the GOLDEN AGE OF MEDIOCRITY, which talks about our over-hyped society wherein mediocrity is constantly dubbed (erroneously) "genius".  My favourite line is the one where Britney Spears'voice is described as being "so thin there are those who suspect she lip-syncs her interviews."  

And apparently Plymouth University tested the old adage if you put monkeys at a typewriters, they will eventually produced a work the equal of Shakespeare.  One of the professors said that basically the monkeys were "more interested in defecating and urinating on the keyboards."
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« Reply #62 on: March 07, 2004, 12:43:08 PM »
Oh no!  I didn't mean to begin page three with that!
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Re:THE PERIOD THAT WENT AWRY
« Reply #63 on: March 07, 2004, 12:44:39 PM »
Jenny, today is free-for-all day - you choose the topics and we all get to post.
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Re:THE PERIOD THAT WENT AWRY
« Reply #64 on: March 07, 2004, 12:44:54 PM »
It's about eighty-five degrees here.
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Re:THE PERIOD THAT WENT AWRY
« Reply #65 on: March 07, 2004, 12:46:56 PM »
Quote from: bk on March 07, 2004, 12:44:39 PM
Jenny, today is free-for-all day - you choose the topics and we all get to post.
 

Oh, WOW!  ;D

(I cut it down to one smiley.  I thought that three was over doing it.  Three smilies should be saved for truly special occasions such as...mystery meat day in the cafeteria!)
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Re:THE PERIOD THAT WENT AWRY
« Reply #66 on: March 07, 2004, 12:47:11 PM »
Quote from: Charles Pogue on March 07, 2004, 12:42:46 PM
A wonderful article in the LA TIMES MAGAZINE today called the GOLDEN AGE OF MEDIOCRITY, which talks about our over-hyped society wherein mediocrity is constantly dubbed (erroneously) "genius".  My favourite line is the one where Britney Spears'voice is described as being "so thin there are those who suspect she lip-syncs her interviews."  

And apparently Plymouth University tested the old adage if you put monkeys at a typewriters, they will eventually produced a work the equal of Shakespeare.  One of the professors said that basically the monkeys were "more interested in defecating and urinating on the keyboards."

That's hilarious!

Though I don't know if anyone has ever gone so far to label Britney Spears a "genius."  Most people seem to realize that she's gotten to where she is based on her looks, sex appeal and knack for publicizing herself.  Yet they continue to buy her records... ??? ???
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Re:THE PERIOD THAT WENT AWRY
« Reply #67 on: March 07, 2004, 12:47:21 PM »
It's about fifty degrees here.  Supposed to be up near 60 the next couple days!  A real heatwave after some light snow on Friday! :)
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« Reply #68 on: March 07, 2004, 12:48:34 PM »
It' loverly.  I shall go for a walk shortly, then the lovely wife and I will watch the sun go down on the Hollywood sign whilst soaking in the jacuzzi with a glass of vino or bubbly ( we will be soaking in the Jacuzzi, not the Hollywood sign).
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« Reply #69 on: March 07, 2004, 12:49:53 PM »
What has become of DRs Andrea and LC?


Jed:  It was this: "."

I stole it.

You can have it back.

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Re:THE PERIOD THAT WENT AWRY
« Reply #70 on: March 07, 2004, 12:50:09 PM »
Maya - I like your new pic!  I need to change mine too...thanks for reminding me :)
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« Reply #71 on: March 07, 2004, 12:50:55 PM »
Sadly, Maya, the article quotes a least one serious reviewer talking about Spears' "genius".
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« Reply #72 on: March 07, 2004, 12:51:42 PM »
Yes, Maya, nice new pic.  Of course, one topic and be how much we despise THONG UNDERWEAR.  That's a topic that I just love.
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« Reply #73 on: March 07, 2004, 12:54:34 PM »
DR Charles Pogue,  maybe Britney is a genius.  Don't you think it takes real smarts to maintain that vacuous idiocy she calls an existence?  Maybe she's the Lorelei Lee of the millenium.
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Re:THE PERIOD THAT WENT AWRY
« Reply #74 on: March 07, 2004, 12:57:33 PM »
I do think spring has finally sprung in Oregon! The sky is clear and the sun is shining! It is warm and beautiful outside!  I had not planned on working out in the yard today but I fell I must take advantage of this lovely day...besides everytime I look out my kitchen window all I see are weeds and branches that fell during the snow storm  :-\

Yesterday I watched a most wonderful motion picture entertainment on DVD. The Guru! It was sooo funny and a very good feel good movie. I highly recommend it to all DRs! It is about an Indian gent who moves to America in search of fame and fortune. He wants to be an actor!  It spoofs Bollywood films but is more of an American movie. Co-stars Christine Baranski. Thanks to DR JRand53 for telling me about it!
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Re:THE PERIOD THAT WENT AWRY
« Reply #75 on: March 07, 2004, 12:59:13 PM »
Enjoyed the article JRand53. At least they didn't misspell your name! LOL!

And it looks like a very nice line-up of plays there. I am intrigued by the baseball one!
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Re:THE PERIOD THAT WENT AWRY
« Reply #76 on: March 07, 2004, 01:00:54 PM »
Quote from: Charles Pogue on March 07, 2004, 12:50:55 PM
Sadly, Maya, the article quotes a least one serious reviewer talking about Spears' "genius".

ACK!  Such things justify the idea of a Journalism License--and his should be taken away.

Thanks for the compliments on the new pic, guys!  I was sick of the old.
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Re:THE PERIOD THAT WENT AWRY
« Reply #77 on: March 07, 2004, 01:05:53 PM »
Sigh.  I am a Wussburger after all.  I'm off to go do my chemistry homework so that I can join all you fine, feathered people in tonight's live chat!
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Re:THE PERIOD THAT WENT AWRY
« Reply #78 on: March 07, 2004, 01:10:01 PM »
Who told you about my feathers?!?
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Re:THE PERIOD THAT WENT AWRY
« Reply #79 on: March 07, 2004, 01:42:22 PM »
And she did win a couple of Golden Globe awards for the show, so maybe that is what I remember as well.

DR Jed it was supposed to be the period that went awry.....but well....if you have to explain a joke it isn't working.

Thanks DRs Panni, Dinto, and MBARNUM for commenting on our season.  Yes, DRDinTO send the link to your friend and tell him LOVING LUCY starts March 18th - LOL!  And DRPanni if you are ever in Indy, drop by the theatre!

Yes, it is nearly time for a new picture for myself as well....inspired by DRMAYA.  Perhaps in a week or so.

I am on my way to a board meeting, but hopefully will be home in time for another lively CHAT!!!
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Re:THE PERIOD THAT WENT AWRY
« Reply #80 on: March 07, 2004, 01:43:17 PM »
Quote from: Charles Pogue on March 07, 2004, 12:42:46 PM
A wonderful article in the LA TIMES MAGAZINE today called the GOLDEN AGE OF MEDIOCRITY, which talks about our over-hyped society wherein mediocrity is constantly dubbed (erroneously) "genius".  

Well, will there be no "Fountainhead" posts?

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Re:THE PERIOD THAT WENT AWRY
« Reply #81 on: March 07, 2004, 01:50:50 PM »
Quote from: Jed on March 07, 2004, 01:10:01 PM
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« Reply #82 on: March 07, 2004, 01:53:40 PM »
Glad you enjoyed THE GURU DRMB.....it was funny!  And oh those musical numbers!  So Bollywood!
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Re:THE PERIOD THAT WENT AWRY
« Reply #83 on: March 07, 2004, 01:57:07 PM »
Quote from: William F. Orr on March 07, 2004, 06:42:00 AM
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Re:THE PERIOD THAT WENT AWRY
« Reply #84 on: March 07, 2004, 01:57:32 PM »
Jrand 53 - Why did I think you were in Phoenix???
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Re:THE PERIOD THAT WENT AWRY
« Reply #85 on: March 07, 2004, 01:58:06 PM »
Is anyone else's computer displaying the posts in super skinny columns starting with Matt's post #79?  I've "refreshed" my browser several times and it's still that way.

[addendum:  Disregard this message.  The problem has been fixed.]
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« Reply #86 on: March 07, 2004, 01:58:26 PM »
Why has Johnny Horton's Battle of New Orleans been running through my head all day (It's been running through my head just like the British have been running through briar and running through brambles, running through the bushes where a rabbit couldn't go, they are running so fast the hounds cannot catch 'em, down the Missipissi to the Gulf of Mexico)?
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« Reply #87 on: March 07, 2004, 01:58:42 PM »
Thanks for the dog info, Dan-in-TO. For now I'll see how he does with the distilled water.
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« Reply #88 on: March 07, 2004, 01:59:17 PM »
Yes, my computer is displaying post taking up post on only half the page!
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« Reply #89 on: March 07, 2004, 02:02:48 PM »
Freaky!  I'll probably be fine once we reach Page 4...
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