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FoF...
what do you mean trying?
posted by
Mademoiselle
on February 27, 2006 at 11:26 AM
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Hey, my husband and inlaws are from NE
An apology? What are you trying to be popular now??
posted by
FactorFiction
on February 27, 2006 at 7:45 AM
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No, I would imagine Ariala's position is quite safe...
besides, Blog It just wouldn't be the same without her being #1.
During my previous tour of duty here, I recall someone else briefly assuming the top spot (QuirkyAlone, I think?) ... and it just seemed "weird" somehow.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on February 26, 2006 at 7:43 PM
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Glad you enjoyed it, Symphony.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on February 26, 2006 at 7:39 PM
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3 more for the egg joke. Thanks.
(B)
posted by
A-and-B
on February 26, 2006 at 2:19 PM
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This blog is gunning towards #1. Here are 6 clicks for the movie and blogger answer.
(B)
posted by
A-and-B
on February 26, 2006 at 2:12 PM
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hahaha
posted by
_Symphony_
on February 26, 2006 at 1:15 PM
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Yeah, what will I DO without you when I let my subscription run out at the end of the month... *yawn*
posted by
Gubby
on February 26, 2006 at 12:20 PM
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Yeah, but you don't count, Gubby ...
seeing as you "hang on my every word".
posted by
Mademoiselle
on February 26, 2006 at 9:45 AM
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How,
unlike you. What posessed you to APOLOGISE all of a sudden? I for one found it quite funny. Screw PC.
posted by
Gubby
on February 26, 2006 at 2:37 AM
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"Shameful behaviour by your brothers."
Actually for them, that qualified as showing tremendous restraint ... compared to what they usually did to me, or (in one case) still do.
On the bright side, at least I've never been given an "atomic wedgie".
P.S. For those of you confused by that last remark, I direct your attention here:
http://www.blogit.com/Blogs/Blog.aspx/LifeBlog/344423
posted by
Mademoiselle
on February 25, 2006 at 10:55 PM
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Funny anecdote, MPO
I've never been able to nab anything from one of those machines. Shameful behaviour by your brothers. You see, though, that's the kind of stuff they teach us in Big Brother school. Big brothers are victims of a bad curriculum. My younger sisters might be able to tell you some stories. I would deny them, of course.
posted by
Lensman
on February 25, 2006 at 10:22 PM
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What?
posted by
Mademoiselle
on February 25, 2006 at 9:49 PM
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Thank for clearing that up
posted by
Azur
on February 25, 2006 at 9:35 PM
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Well, that's a Big 12 thing...
Did you know the original name for the University of Nebraska's football team was the Bug Eaters?
Seriously.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on February 25, 2006 at 9:02 PM
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MPO--Believe me, I know. I lived there before moving to this
"longhorn" hellhole. I hate anything "cornhusker."
posted by
Renigade
on February 25, 2006 at 8:53 PM
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That certainly would explain it, Bombaloo...
Of course, not all Nebraskans are "cornhuskers" ... we mustn't "stereotype".
posted by
Mademoiselle
on February 25, 2006 at 8:52 PM
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I assume if they were simply looking for an argument, Georgia ...
they probably would have just posted their "thoughts", rather than emailing me. Cause, unless/until they go "public" ... they really aren't getting any sort of a "plug".
posted by
Mademoiselle
on February 25, 2006 at 8:50 PM
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MPO--Must've been a rice for corn program...lol
posted by
Renigade
on February 25, 2006 at 8:49 PM
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As do I, tigerprincess...
of course, had I won ... I doubt I would have been around to make the comment to begin with.
I would have been laying on a beach on an island somewhere in the South Seas.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on February 25, 2006 at 8:47 PM
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You can call me whatever feels most comfortable to you, Krisles...
However, I disagree that simply being poor would automatically make them more deserving. That's not to say financial status is completely irrelevant, but it should certainly not be the sole factor in judging "worthiness".
Besides, as Clint Eastwood said in "Unforgiven":
"Deservin's got nothin' to do with this."
posted by
Mademoiselle
on February 25, 2006 at 8:44 PM
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Bombaloo, they are from Vietnam...
and ended up settling in Nebraska?
That's pretty weird.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on February 25, 2006 at 8:38 PM
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I figured a "recap" might be in order, Ann.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on February 25, 2006 at 8:35 PM
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Very funny, Lensman (about the log cabin)...
I think the last time I won something significant, was when I was maybe 13. It was at a skating rink, where I successfully extricated a plush "M&M" from one of those prize-grabber machines; a feat neither of my brothers had been able to accomplish, despite having dumped untold amounts of quarters into the machine.
I remember gloating over my "victory" to such an extent, that the minute we got outside, my brothers pushed me in mud.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on February 25, 2006 at 8:34 PM
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Ha!
This is too funny ... I live in Georgia and my family is all from Nebraska ... I kid you not! But seriously, we all say "non-PC" stuff from time to time, and I would never take offense. Otherwise, I'd never survive all of the Yankee and farmer jokes I get - or, more importantly, appreciate and laugh at them! I hope nobody was truly offended by whatever you wrote. Maybe they were just looking for an argument?
posted by
Georgia
on February 25, 2006 at 5:50 PM
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I have to say I didn't find your comment about "toothless hayseeds" offensive. Partially becuase I know you weren't referring to me (now I'm starting to feel bad for all the "toothless hayseeds' that are out there). I just wish I had been the one that won the Powerball -sigh-.
posted by
tigerprincess
on February 25, 2006 at 3:12 PM
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M.P.O.
Do you object to my calling you by your old first name now? I thought I'd ask...... Anyway, pick an answer: Someone has to win. There are more of them, period. More of them buy tickets. They are more worthy. It's rigged by Democrats. It's rigged by the French. Just because.
posted by
Krisles
on February 25, 2006 at 1:36 PM
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Here's another 3 for identifying Dame Agatha Christie.
(A)
posted by
A-and-B
on February 25, 2006 at 1:22 PM
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try this again...*impoverished* Damn!
posted by
Renigade
on February 25, 2006 at 1:07 PM
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*impovershed countries*
posted by
Renigade
on February 25, 2006 at 1:07 PM
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There were 8 plant workers, who each pooled $5. Most of the plant
workers came from other, impoverished workers and were trying to make a better lives for themselves and their families. I saw a couple of them interviewed, and they said that they were going to send money back home to help relatives (home being Vietnam). In this case, I thought the winners were worthy.
posted by
Renigade
on February 25, 2006 at 1:06 PM
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I missed the meelee. How good of you to bring it up again. Lol.
Congrats, you've got the blogger!
(A)
posted by
A-and-B
on February 25, 2006 at 1:02 PM
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MPO
Well, that's it, then. I'm done with this log cabin ;-)
Last time I won something, it was at a birthday party when I was eight, one of those little globe-of-the-world pencil sharpeners. Funny how moments like that stay with you. It would take me forever to get over a Powerball win.
posted by
Lensman
on February 25, 2006 at 12:40 PM
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Thanks for understanding where I'm coming from, Paul.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on February 25, 2006 at 11:39 AM
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For real, Qween!
posted by
Mademoiselle
on February 25, 2006 at 11:39 AM
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Many of us at work ...
thought the same thing when we found out who won that powerball, then we all went our seperate ways on to the workfloor with the thought of "why not me" written all over our faces. Sad
posted by
Paul_Gabuat
on February 25, 2006 at 11:22 AM
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OUT here
in So. Cal it is close to the truth that mostly po 'Mexican's' win the lottery and I've often wondered why not me, why not this po Mexican?
posted by
ALWAYSALOVER
on February 25, 2006 at 11:19 AM
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Thank you again, Dr ...
You are very astute in recognizing that many supposedly "
masculine" traits are to be prized in people of
either gender.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on February 25, 2006 at 10:43 AM
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M.P.O.
I think because I write in a neutral voice, that is the assumption. I accept your apology, yet it is not necessary. I have thought a few were females by their names, only to find out they are men and vice versa. I have not posted pictures, yet I think it is in my "About Me" section. Often when one does not come across as extremely emotional and get upset by little things, it is assumed to be masculine!
I have a thick skin and will use the things I write about in real life, for my talk matches my walk! I enjoy your posts and comments!
posted by
Dr_JPT
on February 25, 2006 at 10:17 AM
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Absolutely, David.
I feel so much better now.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on February 25, 2006 at 9:57 AM
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Yeah, scoop, I believe the winners in this particular case...
pooled all their money together and bought, like,
10,000 tickets or something.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on February 25, 2006 at 9:56 AM
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Thank you for your kind words, Dr ...
and, while we're on the subject, I actually have something to apologize to you for, as well.
I've been under the mistaken impression you were a man! I'm not sure why. It's no big deal, though ... I mean, it's not like I had seen your photo (and still wasn't sure) or anything.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on February 25, 2006 at 9:54 AM
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Scoop is right!
Like I said, if yanking out my teeth and marrying my cousin were required to win, I'd do it in a heartbeat! And if people made fun of me, I'd cry all the way to the bank!
It ain't about being PC, it's about the money!
posted by
David1Spirit
on February 25, 2006 at 9:47 AM
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I understand what you are saying but the clueless need little pictures
drawn for them to understand. I buy lotter tickets in NY mostly Lotto and Mega, no scratch offs but you can go to any conveince store and see some goober with a pick up truck with the doors and hood a different color then the rest of the truck, and tailights made out of red plastic wrap scratching off about 50 tickets.
posted by
scoop
on February 25, 2006 at 9:47 AM
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Generally When Offended, Many Refuse to Accept Apology
It is almost as though they need to take something from you for the perceived insult. The saying that "Words Will Never Hurt", is false. People seem to get more traumatized by a word or as you see with the cartoons than if you physically harmed them with a gun or a knife. Personally, I do not understand that part of human nature!!!
You have apologized and that is all you can do. Many are very sensitive! I am sorry your way of expression was not taken well. It will pass!
posted by
Dr_JPT
on February 25, 2006 at 9:47 AM
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Btw, the person whose blog I posted the comment in ...
was not one of the people who emailed me. I did send her an apology, however ... which she did not respond to.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on February 25, 2006 at 9:46 AM
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I don't know, scoop...
The point I was trying to make is the one you just expressed ... it is infuriating to see these morons end up winning all this cash. It's like the old adage about the donkey and the spinning wheel:
"No one knows why he has it and damned if he knows what to do with it."
posted by
Mademoiselle
on February 25, 2006 at 9:43 AM
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And the problem was.......?
What you said is true, some people here constantly have their shorts in a knot, screw them. We have all seen the winners over they years and yes some blue-collar-toothless-whitetrash wins and a year later hasn't got a pot to piss in.
posted by
scoop
on February 25, 2006 at 9:38 AM
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I agree about stereotyping, Billy...
however what I tried to explain to "
these people" (in my email replies) was that I
wasn't stereotyping, because I was referring to specific individuals
not whole groups.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on February 25, 2006 at 9:37 AM
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Good point, Dennison!
posted by
Mademoiselle
on February 25, 2006 at 9:34 AM
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Actually, Ariala,
I was only joking about taking this seriously!
So, I guess we both have terrible senses of humor.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on February 25, 2006 at 9:33 AM
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M.P.O., I really don't think its appropriate to insult anyone but
I see a double standard in our society where one sterotype is acceptable but other stereotypes, grounded in just as much truth, are taboo. BTW - I boycotted Abercrombie and Fitch b/c of their ad insulting West Virginia.
posted by
FreeManWalking
on February 25, 2006 at 9:30 AM
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Yeah...But They Were From...
southern Nebraska!
DM
posted by
Dennison..Mann
on February 25, 2006 at 9:28 AM
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M.P.O., sorry, I wasn't laughing at your apology, but rather
at your ending and what you thought about saying, hahahaha, I have a terrible sense of humor and see it humor in all kinds of things...so anyway, it's nice of you to apologize, but you still made me laugh a little.
posted by
Ariala
on February 25, 2006 at 9:25 AM
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I appreciate that, Billy...
though, alienating
any readers is not exactly a "sound Blog It strategy".
posted by
Mademoiselle
on February 25, 2006 at 9:25 AM
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Very funny, David...
though,
I repeat, this is a serious issue. Which you will soon see, if/when any of these people actually read this.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on February 25, 2006 at 9:23 AM
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Ariala, I'm serious!
I
sooo don't want to offend anyone. And, seeing as none of these people answered my replies ... I figured I'd go public with my apology.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on February 25, 2006 at 9:21 AM
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as long as you're talking about poor white people you can say
anything you want.
posted by
FreeManWalking
on February 25, 2006 at 9:09 AM
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Well...I still have a few teeth left, but If will help me win......!
I'll get oht da ol' pliyars an' yank away!
posted by
David1Spirit
on February 25, 2006 at 9:08 AM
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LOL
posted by
Ariala
on February 25, 2006 at 9:05 AM
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