Shuttlecock XXXI: Someone start a new in-joke so we can get a better title

[Irvine511]

i'm going to take a moment to shamelessly self-promote. though i only did one episode, (#3, likely), this consumed my life from October-January, but, for serious, it feels good to see it finally come to life:


The Real Housewives of New Jersey - Videos - A New Season Brings Bigger Drama | Bravo TV Official Site

 

[corianderstem]

Congrats, Irvine!

I must admit, while I look forward to watching some of your work in the future, it will not be one of those Real Housewives shows.

 

[u2popmofo]

If it was Real Singing Housewives, you'd watch it.

 

[mad1]

the real housewives, and its all about bitchin.

 

[corianderstem]

Probably.



I watch a good number of reality shows, but I draw the line at a) dating shows; and b) shows that are supposedly about people's lives, and they have no apparent reason for being on a TV show other than being rich, irritating, or appalling.

Often all three.

 

[mad1]

you see them, four blondes and a brunette,

'hey WENDY! your flowers suck ass you buffy little bitch!'

'oh yea? well hey MICHELLE, you need more lip filler!'

 

[u2popmofo]

Reality TV wise, I used to watch American Choppers from time to time when it was still on. I now watch Pawn Stars. I've never bought or sold any thing to a pawn shop in my life, but for some reason I like the show.

If Man vs. Wild and Survivor Man are considered reality tv, I watch those sometimes too.

 

[mad1]

OMG Cori, remember Joe Average?

 

[Irvine511]

they have no apparent reason for being on a TV show other than being rich, irritating, or appalling.

Often all three.

yes, this is exactly correct. but we love to mock the undeservedly privileged, don't we?

 

[corianderstem]

OMG Cori, remember Joe Average?

Um ... no? Should I?

yes, this is exactly correct. but we love to mock the undeservedly privileged, don't we?

I prefer to mock them without watching the shows.

 

[mad1]

ach woman!

 

[corianderstem]

It sounds like one of those reality dating shows, and did I not just say I didn't watch the dating ones?

Harumph, woman. ha-RUMPH!

 

[mad1]

say whhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhaaaaaaaaat Miss Cori?



Harumph!!!!!!!!!!!!!! and a cup of tea to you!


reality progs, some are good, some are so set up.

actually I hate all those Paris Hilton and Snoop Dogg Dog Fatherhood, as MOST of it is fake.

sweet sixteen birthday shows - damn those kids are fuking spoilt! fuking 16 and they get a fuking JEEP? or a JAG? or a fuking FERRARI?????????????????

 

[coolian2]

Personal Journeys - Viewing the World From an Airline Window Seat - NYTimes.com

i'm just sharing this article with everyone today

 

[u2popmofo]

And I'm just sharing this one...

Bono And Prince's Financial Woes Revealed - Stop The Presses!

While U2's frontman is celebrated for his charitable work in Africa and bipartisan approach to political issues, the Irish singer is actually "the worst investor in America" according to the online publication, 24/7 Wall Street.

 

[corianderstem]

I have to say, as big as a U2 fan I am, I really couldn't care less about their investments.

I'd say I care more about whether or not Bono gets toejam than I do about what he does with his gajillions.

Also, there's just too damned much to see in Ireland. Maybe I'll just move there.

 

[coolian2]

I have to say, as big as a U2 fan I am, I really couldn't care less about their investments.

I'd say I care more about whether or not Bono gets toejam than I do about what he does with his gajillions.

Also, there's just too damned much to see in Ireland. Maybe I'll just move there.

bad fan! naughty!

at least you're making up for it with the pilgrimage

 

[corianderstem]

My first thought on visiting Ireland was wanting to camp out in Dublin to totally stalk Bono and just spend a week there, exploring the city and pretending I totally live there and am an awesome Irish person and junk.

But jeez, I can't go all that way without going to see at least one other part of the country.

 

[Irvine511]

I have to say, as big as a U2 fan I am, I really couldn't care less about their investments.

really? i want them to be the best ever at everything anyone has ever done.

such is the depth of my fandom.

 

[u2popmofo]

I'm going to start a U2 investment tribute group, and we'll buy tons of stock in idiotic things. Essentially, my goal is to become the best imitator of the worst investor in America.

 

[PhilsFan]

Pavel shows up for the gigs, Scumbo spends the money.

 

[No spoken words]

Investing is the enemy of art.

 

[coolian2]

i'm cool with it so long as he promises to get pissy anytime his group gets mentioned on interference.

 

[martha]

Congrats, Irvine!

I must admit, while I look forward to watching some of your work in the future, it will not be one of those Real Housewives shows.

This.

You know I think you're the shit and all, Irvine. I do, but I will not watch that show. I need a shower from just watching the preview.

 

[martha]

My first thought on visiting Ireland was wanting to camp out in Dublin to totally stalk Bono and just spend a week there, exploring the city and pretending I totally live there and am an awesome Irish person and junk.

That's what I did, but I only had a week.

 

[corianderstem]

After doing more research today, I've decided I pretty much want to see everything in both Ireland and Northern Ireland.

Which means I need to start whittling stuff down, because as much as I'm already drooling over this trip, I'm not blowing my entire year's worth of vacation on it.

One must be reasonable.

 

[martha]

You know what puts a smile on your face after a tough day at work? Having to pull your bicycle over to the edge of the sidewalk to let a friendly dog and his sweaty, young, lean, tanned, half-naked master run by you.

That's what.

 

[Lila64]

 

[No spoken words]

You know what puts a smile on your face after a tough day at work? Having to pull your bicycle over to the edge of the sidewalk to let a friendly dog and his sweaty, young, lean, tanned, half-naked master run by you.

That's what.

You should make that your FB status.

 

[martha]

It was too good not to mention as many times as I could.