I don't associate either of those stories with social critiques.
I'd fail this essay.
Saffron: I'll die. Mal: Well, as a courtesy, you might start getting busy on that, 'cause all this chatter ain't doin' me any kindness.
'Trash'
Natter 65: Speed Limit Enforced by Aircraft
Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, pandas, duct tape, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
DavidS - Feb 05, 2010 9:35:21 am PST #6453 of 30001
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
§ ita § - Feb 05, 2010 9:36:53 am PST #6454 of 30001
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.
Today we were allowed to wear team jerseys and no one told me! I could have been in my completely hideous Reggae Boyz soccer jersey. But I think it's a migraine trigger. Or I could have worn my cricket jersey, but then all the Indian guys would realise I supported a really sucky team.
Steph L. - Feb 05, 2010 9:49:30 am PST #6455 of 30001
this mess was yours / now your mess is mine
I don't associate either of those stories with social critiques.
Really? The grandmother in A Good Man is Hard to Find is a great example of someone who wants to appear like a "good Christian" despite not actually acting like one. Pretty salient these days.
Vortex - Feb 05, 2010 9:51:23 am PST #6456 of 30001
"Cry havoc and let slip the boobs of war!" -- Miracleman
I definitely love visiting DC. Every now and then I get to fly up for work.
and yet, you don't call. hmmmmm.
Or I could have worn my cricket jersey, but then all the Indian guys would realise I supported a really sucky team.
har. who do you support?
sarameg - Feb 05, 2010 9:53:20 am PST #6457 of 30001
OK, you know this is the weather report all the newscasters wish they could give: [link]
Personally, my favorite part isn't the yelling, it is the "oh boy."
Calli - Feb 05, 2010 9:53:48 am PST #6458 of 30001
I must obey the inscrutable exhortations of my soul—Calvin and Hobbs
and yet, you don't call. hmmmmm.
I know, I know. Usually my manager collars me at 4:30 pm and says, "Hey, we need someone to attend that meeting in DC tomorrow." And I'm there and back in a little more than a full work day.
I need to squeeze an overnight or two out of the budget so I can meet up with DCistas.
§ ita § - Feb 05, 2010 9:55:25 am PST #6459 of 30001
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.
who do you support?
The West Indies. Made extra-shameful by the fact that we used to be insanely good, and we were horribly smug about it. Now they exist to make us cry. And teach us that pride comes before a fall.
javachik - Feb 05, 2010 9:57:15 am PST #6460 of 30001
Our wings are not tired.
bon bon, I don't have paper towels or napkins in my house anymore. I don't have the microfiber cloths, but I have a bunch of Cost Plus cloth napkins and a few of the Meyer's sponge-like thin thingies.
Steve would use a papertowel to clean the counter (instead of a sponge) and the only way I could get him to stop was to have none on hand. I keep a roll in the garage for grease cleaning.
Jessica - Feb 05, 2010 10:01:29 am PST #6461 of 30001
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset
My main use for paper towels is for pressing tofu or draining fried things (bacon, etc).
javachik - Feb 05, 2010 10:03:37 am PST #6462 of 30001
Our wings are not tired.
Right - greasy stuff that wouldn't come out easily in the wash (I don't make bacon or anything that produces grease in the kitchen).