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Word.smith--
Isn't that cute? It's my new signature...lol.
posted by
Julia.
on August 26, 2005 at 2:19 PM
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Quirky & Factor....love Mr. Crabs!!
posted by
word.smith
on August 26, 2005 at 2:14 PM
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posted by
reasons
on August 26, 2005 at 11:16 AM
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posted by
reasons
on August 26, 2005 at 11:16 AM
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Jemmie--
How about if I just email you the synopsis--it'd be quicker...
posted by
Julia.
on August 26, 2005 at 9:26 AM
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Factor--
I don't know...but thank you for more dancing crabs...they are sooooo cute!!
posted by
Julia.
on August 26, 2005 at 9:25 AM
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hmmm have I met the scorpion?
posted by
FactorFiction
on August 26, 2005 at 9:13 AM
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Vane--
it hurts donut!!!
posted by
Julia.
on August 26, 2005 at 9:07 AM
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Temple--
Yes I had heard they like to hide in dark places...lol.
posted by
Julia.
on August 26, 2005 at 9:06 AM
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JJ--
It's morning now--did you get some clarity during the night?? WTF is a nice little shortcut isn't it?
posted by
Julia.
on August 26, 2005 at 9:05 AM
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avant--
I'm glad you "get" it--I would not have thought otherwise.
posted by
Julia.
on August 26, 2005 at 9:03 AM
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Fancy--lol--
That would be a little difficult for them, wouldn't it??
posted by
Julia.
on August 26, 2005 at 9:03 AM
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word.smith--
right--who'd be dumb enough to trust a scorpion, eh??
posted by
Julia.
on August 26, 2005 at 9:02 AM
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twodog--
In general yes I've noticed that. If you're talking about this post, I'd be more than happy to explain to you exactly how the headline relates to the content. Just say the word.
posted by
Julia.
on August 26, 2005 at 9:01 AM
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Quirky
Have you ever noticed how the "hook" often has little to do with the content of the post? It's all about the "click" isn't it? After you've been roped in, the content of the post really isn't all that important when all your after is ... the "click"
To bad, the Network could be, and for the most part is, an exchange of ideas, civily done, and make interesting reading. It is a shame, often the most popular denagrate, use foul language, and call in to question anyone's intelligence who disagree.
I call it the Springer Syndrome.
posted by
twodog
on August 26, 2005 at 8:49 AM
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Quirky, I thought you understood how this works.
The scorpion will sting because it's his nature! That's the long and short of it. An aside here, boy, you do have all sorts of 'excitement' going on don't you? You must have a magnet or somethin'.
posted by
word.smith
on August 26, 2005 at 7:36 AM
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Great Visual
tyvm... i just woke up and i envision crabs typing...Hey I actually heard the keys click.. ;) lol
keep up the good work...
posted by
FancysSchmancy
on August 26, 2005 at 5:51 AM
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quirky
yes, i'm following along and i understand. the scorpion gets his power from making the crab powerless. what is saddest is that the scorpion sees himself as weak and impotent, which causes him to hate others rather than himself.
posted by
avant-garde
on August 26, 2005 at 4:12 AM
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Sometimes I'm entirely too literal...
I thought, skin thickening cream? Why on earth would she want that? Bonk! Duh. Yes, the old tale...it is my nature, said the scorpion. I don't know why people do what they do, seems we just mis-connect sometimes even when both parties have good hearts and good intentions. Shake out your shoes next time, they like to sleep in there. :)
posted by
Temple
on August 26, 2005 at 1:10 AM
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funny you should talk about scorpions. you're right there are always scorpions aroind to sting you. I've gotten stung by a few myself
posted by
Vanidad
on August 25, 2005 at 11:37 PM
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quirk,
Hey, I bet I know where WTF came from. Isn't that a handy item?
jj
posted by
Jack_Flash
on August 25, 2005 at 11:09 PM
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Quirky,
That was kind of a mystery blog. I guess I'll have to go back an re-read it. Maybe I need to sleep on it, or something; maybe wake up during it. I missed some connection somewhere, but at least it was interesting enough that I'll have to figure it out. More Kliks 4 U.
jj
posted by
Jack_Flash
on August 25, 2005 at 11:06 PM
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Hrmmm . . .
Guess I better catch up on my reading here so I can figure out what's going on.
posted by
Jemmie211
on August 25, 2005 at 10:53 PM
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Would that I could, she said sweetly.
posted by
Julia.
on August 25, 2005 at 9:56 PM
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quirky
Bring it on!!!
posted by
TIMMYTALES
on August 25, 2005 at 9:49 PM
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Tim--
You poor baby--a quirky massage would fix that right up.
posted by
Julia.
on August 25, 2005 at 9:43 PM
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quirky
After a long day........they make my brain hurt
posted by
TIMMYTALES
on August 25, 2005 at 9:38 PM
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Tim--
Hard questions are good--I heard they build character!! lol.
posted by
Julia.
on August 25, 2005 at 9:36 PM
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quirky
Oh sure......bring up details!! Ask me the hard questions.....geeezzz
posted by
TIMMYTALES
on August 25, 2005 at 9:30 PM
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Timmy--
Do tell---and if it's true...how the heck is that gonna help the crab??
posted by
Julia.
on August 25, 2005 at 9:24 PM
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quirky
They become visible under black light
posted by
TIMMYTALES
on August 25, 2005 at 9:17 PM
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Passion--
No, I can't seem to get away from them, the damn things follow me everywhere!!
posted by
Julia.
on August 25, 2005 at 9:13 PM
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whacky--
I don't know about most scorpions but THIS ONE has a (seemingly) never-ending supply of venom!
posted by
Julia.
on August 25, 2005 at 9:12 PM
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Thank you msvision---
"they" say that headline writing is an art form--I'm inclined to believe that!
posted by
Julia.
on August 25, 2005 at 9:10 PM
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I hope you've learned to stay away from scorpions.
posted by
Passionflower
on August 25, 2005 at 9:06 PM
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Well put
and you are right forgivness is the best thing. Hopefully ol scorp will get bored or run out of venom...do socrpions have venom?
posted by
Whacky
on August 25, 2005 at 9:05 PM
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love your headers, they get me every time. Great modern parable.
posted by
MsVision
on August 25, 2005 at 9:05 PM
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