"are you a. straight b. gay/lesbian c. bisexual d. transgendered??" written by Libertad on estrip.org

07/21/10 01:54 - 80.ºF - ID#52249

are you a. straight b. gay/lesbian c. bisexual d. transgendered??

As part of our demografics questions at work we have added questions regarding people's sexual orientation. I kind of like it because I am nosey. So far haven't had any objections to it being asked.

I think SNL should do a skit about calling a "Quitline" to get free patches in which the caller is asked all of these ridiculous and personal questions. When the caller objects asking what this has to do with smoking the phone rep can remind them that these questions are mandatory if they want the free product.

For example....

Which of the following do you consider yourself?

a.straight
b.gay/lesbian
c. bisexual
d.transgendered

You're gay ok. Now which of the following best represents your preference

a.top
b.bottom
c. versatile

So that's my idea for an SNL skit. I think it would be really funny.

metalpeter writes at 08:27:56 07/28/10 - Comment #57531: it was kinda unclear so I just answered any ways. And That would a good idea really. What if say the person isn't out and that info of them being gay gets passed on somehow to someone it shouldn't....................

libertad writes at 01:44:04 07/28/10 - Comment #57521: I just saw this comment (e:metalpeter). I hope you didn't think that I was asking you specifically if you were closeted or on the D.L. I was saying it would be funny to add that to our list of options we ask people.

metalpeter writes at 06:31:26 07/22/10 - Comment #57442: I didn't think about the fact that you are part of a State program. I thought the information was just compieled as stats and wasn't really used. But now that you explain it, I get it completely. That being said I could see where some people wouldn't want to answer it thinking why are they asking this. But that is a general view of I have of most places that collect data on their users, that there is the giant file some place that no one uses. I wonder if other quiting places do this as well. If they do it would be interesting to compare stats and see how programs could be improved.

After I typed my 1st comment it dawned on me later, I wonder did everyone on (e:strip) get that as an e-mail message or just the people who read this journal or people who left comments? oops If I gave to much info to people.

Well now those people who have seen it might as well get a better answer that makes things clear. What one likes in movies and real life is different. Things blowing up cool, real life car blows up time to run and get the fuck out of here. Now in terms of porn. I love girl on girl and girls kissing is hot. However I have seen this (yes one girl going down on another) at a bar (fetish at diablo) and was it hot yes but it wasn't the same. Also girls kissing in person (TATS) was not the same it was more cute (not in a cat type of way but not in a this is hot , hard to explain). I assume this would be true in person as well. Some dude drops his pants I don't want to see. Now if it is some chick blowing him I might watch that that might be interesting to see. Or I might have to walk away, just cause I prefer the porn hardcore doesn't mean I would like to see that in real life.

So to answer the question that was posed to me. I'm not gay, not in the closet, not on the DL. Or at least that is how I identify my self some may disagree with that.......

One thing about SNL that I have to add quickly is that for those that don't know Night at the Roxberry that skit was bassed of an info merical for some dating thing I think, if I understand it correctly. Also I know the show get bashed for not being what it once was but weekend update is all ways funny........

paul writes at 01:24:48 07/22/10 - Comment #57437: That is so 90s. Now its LGBTQI2-S (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning, inter- sex, two-spirit ) or longer. I dare you to ask people if they are inter-sex or two-spirit. Wow, out of all of those words, transgender is the one that firefox marks as spelled wrong. Options for correction: transgenic, transponder, transcendent, transcendence

libertad writes at 10:15:50 07/21/10 - Comment #57430: That's funny (e:metalpeter).

Asking people their sexuality does serve a purpose. It was the GLBT community really that asked that we start collecting the info. We know that certain groups of demographics have been targeted by the tobacco industry and we need to know that our advertisements and essentially our services are reaching that demographic. It's actually more important than you would think because as a state entity we need to show that our services are reaching all within our state especially the targeted demographics. IF they actually use this info in a beneficial way is yet to be seen. Let's see if they actually target the gay community with advertisements if we can show we aren't reaching that population.

I poke fun at the idea of an SNL skit but I think that most of our questions are appropriate and or necessary.

Because SNL is based in NY I think that this type of skit would be especially funny. I will probably black out this journal because I really don't want my job to think that I am selling them out to SNL.

I would like to add are you (e:) closeted or on the D.L

metalpeter writes at 07:01:10 07/21/10 - Comment #57429: I can just picture David Spade (hasn't been on in a long time) "being gay won't get you any patches quicker". I can picture andy dick calling in, "I need help I stoped smoking but now I smoke pole everyday" "Sir your not fooling me, you do that every day, if you wan't to the patchs send us your blow", HA.......

Seriously though I can't think of any good reason to ask about someone's sexuality. I don't see how it could be helpful.

But since you asked I'm stright. I love women and ladies and pretty girls, and men do nothing for me at all. That being said in media (pictures, movies and porn), it is nice to see a good wang when it fits. In porn the bigger the better but it is odd when it is soft and bigger then my arm, HA

leetee writes at 04:33:29 07/21/10 - Comment #57424: very versatile if the answer is bi....

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07/19/10 09:25 - 73.ºF - ID#52242

Shit fuck-sorry it's just how i feel

The smoke from this industrial fire is going right into my windows. I hope the air isn't too toxic.

Fire sends tower of black smoke skyward

Updated: Monday, 19 Jul 2010, 8:43 PM EDT
Published : Monday, 19 Jul 2010, 8:38 PM EDT

* Posted by: Eli George

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) - Fire is destroying an industrial building on Elmwood Avenue near Hertel in north Buffalo.

Fire crews were standing on the roof of adjacent buildings to try and quash the flames, but had to pull back as the intensity increased. They continue to fight the blaze at this hour, and News 4's Jericka Duncan will bring us the latest on News 4 at 10 and 11.

Copyright WIVB.com

I just closed all my windows. I just got home from a bike ride and saw it going into the air. I feared it would be an industrial fire.

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07/17/10 05:56 - 82.ºF - ID#52218

I hate crappy landlords

I really hate my building management/owners. It really pisses me off how badly I have been treated by them. I pay my rent every single month on time or early since October. When I moved in I had an awful experience with the maintenance men and with the entire process of getting essential and not so essential repairs. This weekend I called the emergency pager...

I got home yesterday and noticed that there was water dripping down from my bedroom window frame. Definitely something was wrong. I am wondering if maybe someone upstairs left water running or was having a plumbing issue so I call the emergency pager and let them know what is happening and that I would go upstairs to knock on the door to see if anything was wrong. It turns out that the girl's air conditioner was not placed properly and the water was running down through the walls into my apartment. So more than 24 hrs have passed by and nobody responded to my emergency page.

As much as I like my apartment I really can't wait to get out of here. I hate being treated like trash when I don't deserve it. When I do get out of here I am going to make a journal about what jerks these owners are and I am hoping to make it googleable. They really truly disgust me right now. I may be here for a while so I am hoping nothing goes wrong between now and when I move out.

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07/16/10 09:51 - 76.ºF - ID#52178

Your grandmother's scrub brush

Cause I am super crazy I ordered a case of scrub brushes because they are so hard to find. If anyone wants one I'll set one aside for you. They are $4 a piece which is very cheap (at cost).

They are 9in by 2.5in and have wooden handles. The bristles are tampico. They are very long lasting if you let them hang to dry out. These are definitely your grandmother's scrub brushes. Because there is no plastics they are much better on the earth.

Cash only peaches

libertad writes at 01:57:31 07/21/10 - Comment #57423: The brushes are in.

brit writes at 12:32:33 07/20/10 - Comment #57411: I want one! I have new house to keep scrubbed now!

tinypliny writes at 09:28:02 07/17/10 - Comment #57381: Damn. Again. Your company does not sell body brushes. And looking at what they sell, my hopes of using this one as my first fabulous body brush are beginning to sink a bit.

libertad writes at 05:39:02 07/17/10 - Comment #57377: I can't imagine using this particular brush on my body but what you do with it is your business : ) It looks just like the picture. If I am happy with this order I might make another proposal to order more stuff from their website with other peeps to make their minimum order which I believe is $30. Check out their website to see if there is anything you want. They have lots of different brushes of different material such as horsehair.
:::link:::

tinypliny writes at 01:04:43 07/17/10 - Comment #57374: Take a look: :::link:::

tinypliny writes at 01:01:00 07/17/10 - Comment #57373: Damn. I looked up Tampico fibre and was surprised to find that they are used the most in body brushes - which are excellent for exfoliating and generally getting the circulation up.

Skin is pretty durable. ;-)

tinypliny writes at 12:59:05 07/17/10 - Comment #57372: So does it look like the pic you posted or does it have a handle?

heidi writes at 12:58:29 07/17/10 - Comment #57371: No, definitely not. In baltimore, old ladies use them to scrub their granite stoops on their rowhomes. They're for floors and tubs and other durable surfaces.

tinypliny writes at 12:54:22 07/17/10 - Comment #57370: Can this be used a body brush - what do you think?

libertad writes at 03:12:18 07/16/10 - Comment #57347: I just ordered it this morning so I don't expect it for a week. At this point with (e:heidi) and (e:tinypliny) having reserved theirs I have six left.

heidi writes at 10:32:59 07/16/10 - Comment #57343: I definitely want one. I'll be back in town monday night.

libertad writes at 10:14:12 07/16/10 - Comment #57342: I use these for my sink and tub. I use Bon Ami as a cleanser but you can use them with whatever you like.

libertad writes at 10:12:43 07/16/10 - Comment #57341: TAMPICO FIBER

GRUPO INTEROCEANICO CALA is a Mexican producer and exporter of Tampico Fiber, a natural fiber unique to Mexico .

Tampico Fiber is made from a plant unique to the semi-desertic areas of northern Mexico , the â€œAgave Lechugillaâ€. It has been exported for centuries all over the world to manufacture cords, ropes and stricks or to be used as a filler in the brush making industries for brushes, scrubbers and brooms for industrial and personal use.
The natural color of the Fiber is creamy white, but it is often dyed other colors. Tampico Fiber has great liquid holding and release properties - it will absorb 65% more water than plastic fillings. It has a unique surface roughness due to crystals of calcium oxalate embedded in the surface. There is really no plastic substitute for Tampico Fiber . The fiber is unsurpassed in most general sweeping applications, and in all applications requiring liquid retention, scrubbing and surface finishing

tinypliny writes at 10:05:48 07/16/10 - Comment #57339: I know. I know. I could have wiki'ed it. But none of these seem to fit the brush profile. :::link:::(disambiguation)