Sounds good.
Jayne: Well... I don't like the idea of someone hearin' what I'm thinkin'. Inara: No one likes the idea of hearing what you're thinking.
'Objects In Space'
Natter 78: I might need to watch some Buffy for inspiration
Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, butt kicking, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
erikaj - May 21, 2026 1:25:15 pm PDT #12774 of 12804
"Somewhere in this building is our talent." Toby Ziegler, my spirit animal
NoiseDesign - May 21, 2026 2:07:15 pm PDT #12775 of 12804
Our wings are not tired
Yeah. I'm tired of being out of town.
kat - May 21, 2026 5:57:01 pm PDT #12776 of 12804
"The thing about dorks is we stick together. Mostly for gaming purposes but also because it wards off jocks, gutter clowns and other Stephen King-like threats." - Lauren Okie
I was listening to the Fated Mates podcast. They had on Veronica Roth and she wanted to discuss a trope or microtrope of "Sad Boys Who Punch Things" I immediately thought of Angel and then Ryan Atwood from The OC (both of which date me). But then I was trying to think of all the other times this shows up. Made me think of ita, frankly, who always loved a woobie.
DavidS - May 21, 2026 6:28:00 pm PDT #12777 of 12804
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
he wanted to discuss a trope or microtrope of "Sad Boys Who Punch Things"
Even your un-favorite, Xander, qualifies in "The Body."
Man-feels may only be expressed through violence! It is the law.
Steph L. - May 21, 2026 6:28:49 pm PDT #12778 of 12804
this mess was yours / now your mess is mine
Man-feels may only be expressed through violence! It is the law.
*Some* man-feels can be sublimated into dog ownership.
DavidS - May 21, 2026 6:37:42 pm PDT #12779 of 12804
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
*Some* man-feels can be sublimated into dog ownership.
They can cry over certain sports movies too.
sj - May 21, 2026 8:58:01 pm PDT #12780 of 12804
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."
They can also drink heavily to avoid showing actual emotions.
kat - May 21, 2026 9:39:51 pm PDT #12781 of 12804
"The thing about dorks is we stick together. Mostly for gaming purposes but also because it wards off jocks, gutter clowns and other Stephen King-like threats." - Lauren Okie
Man-feels may only be expressed through violence! It is the law.
As they said on the pod, all of the feelings can only leave through the fists...preferably to the faces of the sworn enemies of the female main character.
JenP - May 22, 2026 6:46:58 am PDT #12782 of 12804
Hey, our traveling road warrior, Laura, tells me it's a day to celebrate Java Cat's entry into the world -- Happy Birthday, Java Cat! Cupcakes and glitter your way!
Matt the Bruins fan - May 22, 2026 9:09:04 am PDT #12783 of 12804
You have to remember that being a 5-time Olympic medalist means Hilary Knight has been playing hockey at an elite level at least 16 years. It's impossible for her to be a teenage girl less than 16 years old, thus the President's complete lack of interest.
Happy Birthday Java Cat!