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Decshak, does this have anything whatsoever to do with the post?
Cause, quite frankly, I'm not seeing the connection?
posted by
Mademoiselle
on July 30, 2006 at 9:21 AM
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Ah! There ARE benefits to being an ONLY child. One does not have to
mess with sibling rivalry. Of course, the downside, or so my mother told me, is that I'm not prepared for the real world (and my addition) where there are lots of people who still compete for STUPID things.
posted by
WindTapper
on July 29, 2006 at 12:44 PM
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Editor's note:
Okay! It has been pointed out to me that I erroneously referred to the Mayor of McDonaldLand as having a hamburger for a head. When, obviously, it would be a cheeseburger ... hence the name "Mayor McCheese".
Sorry for any confusion or distress this may have caused.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on July 29, 2006 at 10:40 AM
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I don't think so, Passion ...
I only like mint chocolate or mocha chip. Both of which are probably a tad too exotic for that place's menu.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on July 28, 2006 at 10:06 PM
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Care to share, Bandana dear?
posted by
Mademoiselle
on July 28, 2006 at 10:04 PM
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This is stunning news!
Thanks for your brave report...journalists like you deserve some sort of MEDAL. Can I get you a vanilla McCone???????
posted by
Passionflower
on July 28, 2006 at 8:13 PM
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Just out of the blue,
I gotta tell you: I had a nice day.
Hope you did, too. 
posted by
bandanafish
on July 28, 2006 at 6:08 PM
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Editor's note:
Stay tuned ... the story takes a rather peculiar and amusing turn ... in fact, in a way, it's really not even about my cousin at all, actually.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on July 28, 2006 at 11:59 AM
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Apparently, Penguin ...
Meanwhile, how come the police chief also has a hamburger for a head?! Seems like nepotism to me.
It would be cool if the Hamburglar (who's had a nose job, btw) kidnapped police chief Big Mac, and then ate him.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on July 28, 2006 at 11:57 AM
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Now way, Aaron! He's a total hack!
Who only "earned" his position through a systematic process of pay-offs and intimidation!
posted by
Mademoiselle
on July 28, 2006 at 11:53 AM
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I guess it's gone the way of all life's "simple pleasures", Tanga ...
crushed underneath the fickle feet of our lazy, unimaginative society of mindless automatons.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on July 28, 2006 at 11:50 AM
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No, Ann, I was just joking ...
Wow, you sure jumped to conclusions on that one!
I do, however, possess an extensive Uncanny X-men comic book collection (by way of my older brother) ... which I've been told is likely worth quite a bit.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on July 28, 2006 at 11:47 AM
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mademoiselle
you are most certainly right with you theory considering the mayor, as it is a well known fact that nearly all political officials are corrupt and naturally applies to McCheese dude as well....I was enthralled...isn't 13 too old to play on the playset anyways?
posted by
penguinrock26
on July 28, 2006 at 10:49 AM
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I'd still rather have Mayor McCheese be in power
than any Democrat and most Republicans.
posted by
AaronB
on July 28, 2006 at 10:46 AM
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You write so
well that I can picture the whole scene and have to sadistically smile. I have always wondered when something like that would happen. Fortunately not one of my kids, I must add yet as they also play pretty rough on these superficial kid's "playgrounds". What happened to the good old days were you found a large tree and amused yourself the whole day?
posted by
Tanga
on July 28, 2006 at 8:24 AM
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You mean like the entire series of every single edition of Happy Meal toy?
(A)
posted by
A-and-B
on July 28, 2006 at 7:07 AM
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I'm a serious collector, actually, Ann.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on July 28, 2006 at 7:04 AM
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I haven't met one kid who doesn't like the toy in a Happy Meal. The young at heart can still enjoy them. Lol.
Congrats, you've won. Your prize is here.
(A)
posted by
A-and-B
on July 28, 2006 at 7:03 AM
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Possibly, Ariala, that's a good theory ...
Of course, that brings up the notion of a
lawsuit (which I'm going to elaborate on in the next post).
posted by
Mademoiselle
on July 28, 2006 at 6:39 AM
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Do you suppose there was extra "grease" on that contraption due to
French fries or other conspiracies?
posted by
Ariala
on July 28, 2006 at 6:30 AM
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I'll explain that, too, Azur ...
Though, let's just say, it ain't the
hamburger!
posted by
Mademoiselle
on July 28, 2006 at 5:40 AM
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That must have been a little frightening
I never understand why Happy Meals make people happy or is it just the toy?
posted by
Azur
on July 28, 2006 at 5:38 AM
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Thank you, GEPRUITT.
Not sure I'd consider my harrowing ordeal "fun", however.
It gets worse ... much, much worse.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on July 28, 2006 at 5:27 AM
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Yeah, he's fine, Steeler Fan ... any longterm damage will be minimal at best.
But his accident isn't even actually the "horror" the title refers to.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on July 28, 2006 at 5:26 AM
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MADEM...
Good to read you again! Still having fun, I see.
Gerald
posted by
GEPRUITT
on July 28, 2006 at 5:26 AM
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Sorry, Davy, I'm terrified of her ...
You'll have to.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on July 28, 2006 at 5:24 AM
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I am just glad he is ok.
posted by
steeler_fan
on July 28, 2006 at 5:21 AM
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Ok, not your fault,
but at least do me a favour and slap his mother for me.
posted by
DavyAbram
on July 28, 2006 at 5:18 AM
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Don't look at me, Davy ...
I didn't name him.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on July 28, 2006 at 5:12 AM
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I reckon
anybody called "Chauncey" has it coming.
posted by
DavyAbram
on July 28, 2006 at 4:53 AM
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