Could just be a hoax, though. I fake some headaches, everyone gets used to poor helpless Spike. Then one day, no warning, I snap a spine, bend a head back, drain 'em dry. Brilliant.

Spike ,'Potential'


Natter 69: Practically names itself.  

Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.


Hil R. - Jan 10, 2012 3:48:32 pm PST #15562 of 30001
Sometimes I think I might just move up to Vermont, open a bookstore or a vegan restaurant. Adam Schlesinger, z''l

Also also, there is no Minnesota in this world.

Isn't Minnesota the "Gopher (it)" one?


Sophia Brooks - Jan 10, 2012 3:51:31 pm PST #15563 of 30001
Cats to become a rabbit should gather immediately now here

Jayhawkers, Hawkeyes, Badgers, Wolverines? They seem to be down with (midwestern) college sports anyway. Also an Illinois company putting this out and calling Illinois "sucker" doesn't hurt. Also also, there is no Minnesota in this world. Andi and Daniel aside, I'm good with that.

I saw"corn cracker" and then my eyes just glided over the midwest.


brenda m - Jan 10, 2012 3:55:40 pm PST #15564 of 30001
If you're going through hell/keep on going/don't slow down/keep your fear from showing/you might be gone/'fore the devil even knows you're there

Isn't Minnesota the "Gopher (it)" one?

Maybe? Who's the Puke state?


-t - Jan 10, 2012 3:58:06 pm PST #15565 of 30001
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration

Missouri. The whole map is weirdly distorted.

Having that bittersweet chocolate. Dagoba Eclipse, nom nom nom.


smonster - Jan 10, 2012 4:02:12 pm PST #15566 of 30001
We won’t stop until everyone is gay.

I had bittersweet chocolate earlier tonight, but I might have some more.

...yup, having more.

The puke state is the one that really gave me pause.


Jesse - Jan 10, 2012 4:03:00 pm PST #15567 of 30001
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.

I'm glad there are people around here still willing to celebrate the holidays.


§ ita § - Jan 10, 2012 4:07:42 pm PST #15568 of 30001
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.

Do you think there's a place where people who appeared naked and dirty on Real Sex can go and anonymously complain about the choices they made in public fifteen years ago?

I'm transfixed. And I can't imagine HBO making shows like this anymore, but I'm new to the station.


Cass - Jan 10, 2012 4:09:04 pm PST #15569 of 30001
Bob's learned to live with tragedy, but he knows that this tragedy is one that won't ever leave him or get better.

I really shouldn't feel uncomfortable about talking to Dad about wanting some of Mom's ashes, should I? And yet, I do. I don't know how to have that conversation with him.

I can see it feeling awkward to bring up but I think your dad will totally understand even be very supportive of you.


Cashmere - Jan 10, 2012 4:09:53 pm PST #15570 of 30001
Now tagless for your comfort.

ita, they had to put a PICC line in for my nephew today. YIKES! Sinking a central line into a 1 lb 14 oz body. I can only shudder. It went ok, though. He's going to get medicated for a slight heart murmur. They said regular IVs wear out on those teeny veins too quickly.


Burrell - Jan 10, 2012 4:12:34 pm PST #15571 of 30001
Why did Darth Vader cross the road? To get to the Dark Side!

I know what you mean about Real Sex, ita. The first episode I saw was about sex dolls and had a man on it who treated his doll like she was the Perfect Woman and was not to be sullied by sex. I would compare him to Lars of Lars and the Real Girl except this guy was very much aware that his doll was not alive and he felt she was all the more perfect for that.