It's the tragic story of every Christnas tree. Bought on a street
corner, decked out like a tramp on chipewa and then tossed out limp
and lifeless with the trash.
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01/07/2009 11:22 #47318
Tossed aside like trashIt's the tragic story of every Christnas tree. Bought on a street
corner, decked out like a tramp on chipewa and then tossed out limp
and lifeless with the trash.
01/05/2009 15:13 #47289
Presidential Inaugural GalaLooks like you can go to the Buffalo Convention Center for the
Presidential Inaugural Gala. $20 advance/$30 at the door.
01/04/2009 12:20 #47275
Butcher, Baker and Candlestick MakerCategory: men
Ever since I first heard that nursery rhyme about the three men in a tub I was hooked on the dynamics of a three person male relationship. I am not saying any of these pictures of are men in "romantic relationships" but they are obviously close friends. One book that (e:matthew) had said that men were much closer in general before homosexuality was clinically defined at the turn of the century. Supposedly, it strained regular male relationships because they did not want to be seen as gay.
Anyways, I was going through this website
with vintage pictures of men posing together and found these ones interesting.
The one in the tighty whities would surely be (e:terry)
And then this one, because he reminds of (e:james)
Anyways, I was going through this website
with vintage pictures of men posing together and found these ones interesting.
The one in the tighty whities would surely be (e:terry)
And then this one, because he reminds of (e:james)
01/03/2009 22:43 #47272
Buffalo Rising Sinks To New LowCategory: buffalorising
I seriously cannot believe this article on being "Buffalo-ish" which they describe as similar to being Jewish. Its offensive for Buffalonians, its offensive to Jews, it makes no sense. It is pretty much just pure crap. Maybe there just aren't enough good things to say about Buffalo anymore that they need more filler crap. To make it worse the article is written by an x-buffalonian living in Chicago, who left Buffalo because of the weather? What an idiot.
Here is a link to the article called "ON BEING BUFFALO-ISH" By John Wingspread Howell
Here is a link to the article called "ON BEING BUFFALO-ISH" By John Wingspread Howell
metalpeter - 01/04/09 12:40
I admit I liked the article. I think that a lot of what he says is true, out side of Buffalo we do get no respect we are known for our wings and snow (even though other places get more snow then we do). Not sure about the comparison to Jews, it makes sense if he is a Jew, it makes even more sense since to me they seem like a Minority here. But the next time you watch a sports event notice that most Buffalo fans in another city are most often in groups. That thing with the sports teams I have seen happen before. Yes the article does seem like he wrote it like a poem but maybe that is his writting style I was going to leave a response there but it won't let me log in.
I admit I liked the article. I think that a lot of what he says is true, out side of Buffalo we do get no respect we are known for our wings and snow (even though other places get more snow then we do). Not sure about the comparison to Jews, it makes sense if he is a Jew, it makes even more sense since to me they seem like a Minority here. But the next time you watch a sports event notice that most Buffalo fans in another city are most often in groups. That thing with the sports teams I have seen happen before. Yes the article does seem like he wrote it like a poem but maybe that is his writting style I was going to leave a response there but it won't let me log in.
james - 01/04/09 00:07
I doubt Mr. Howell even experienced friendly company in this town. A walking douche bag is going to be poorly treated in Denver, Congo, or Buffalo.
I doubt Mr. Howell even experienced friendly company in this town. A walking douche bag is going to be poorly treated in Denver, Congo, or Buffalo.
ejtower - 01/03/09 23:36
Did anyone else catch this gem? "This is the first in a 3-part installment by John Wingspread Howell" What pisses me off is that this is exactly how a number of people that I know perceive the situation here. I don't mean the Jewish comparison which is just insanity. (like being Jewish in Tehran! Really? You think so?)
What I mean is this strange working class elitism reinforced by sports fanaticism. These articles and conversations that make Buffalo out to be little more than a frozen shit hole where you can only get drunk and watch sports exposes the fundamental disconnect between the people who are working to create something, and those who wish to gain some level of "street cred" for having grown up in a rust belt city.
Personally I think the unfriendly experiences this ex-pat writer has in other cities is probably rooted in his air of superiority. He probably tells his friends how much cooler than them he is for having spent time here.
Did anyone else catch this gem? "This is the first in a 3-part installment by John Wingspread Howell" What pisses me off is that this is exactly how a number of people that I know perceive the situation here. I don't mean the Jewish comparison which is just insanity. (like being Jewish in Tehran! Really? You think so?)
What I mean is this strange working class elitism reinforced by sports fanaticism. These articles and conversations that make Buffalo out to be little more than a frozen shit hole where you can only get drunk and watch sports exposes the fundamental disconnect between the people who are working to create something, and those who wish to gain some level of "street cred" for having grown up in a rust belt city.
Personally I think the unfriendly experiences this ex-pat writer has in other cities is probably rooted in his air of superiority. He probably tells his friends how much cooler than them he is for having spent time here.
james - 01/03/09 23:20
That is fucking ridiculous. I am still trying to figure out just what he meant by that and the sloppy article doesn't actually make a point so it is difficult.
reading that article is like being illiterate in a walk in freezer.
That is fucking ridiculous. I am still trying to figure out just what he meant by that and the sloppy article doesn't actually make a point so it is difficult.
reading that article is like being illiterate in a walk in freezer.
mrmike - 01/03/09 22:52
They are awful proud of the new web design, too bad most of the content is of suspect quality.
They are awful proud of the new web design, too bad most of the content is of suspect quality.
01/03/2009 15:35 #47266
Fuzzy wuzzy was a cactus?
paul - 01/03/09 20:46
Soft
Soft
tinypliny - 01/03/09 20:03
How does it feel like - spiny, prickly or soft?
How does it feel like - spiny, prickly or soft?
iriesara - 01/03/09 19:46
there were a lot of those in El Paso. They always reminded me of Albert Einstein. Had a great time seeing you & Terry & Matt! Wish there was more of it. Nice being able to put real faces to e-faces also. I'll post real soon.
there were a lot of those in El Paso. They always reminded me of Albert Einstein. Had a great time seeing you & Terry & Matt! Wish there was more of it. Nice being able to put real faces to e-faces also. I'll post real soon.
I feel depressed seeing the trees out there. In some way, it reflects how little we value anything that brings us joy. :/
lmfao! i think this is one of the most hilarious things you have ever posted!
i love this post
Hi Paul - I tried to email you about an opportunity to speak locally about how awesome you are (seriously). It hasn't been delivered in two days and I'm bummed. Could you email me with the best way to contact you?
karamariek@gmail.com
I wonder does a garbage truck pick that up or do they recycle it, or since it will break down and some day go back into the earth is there a way to put it in a compost pile some place?
Yeah, but she had a helluva weekend in between
wow, when you put it like that christmas is hot
That bitch was so sappy, I'm glad to see her in the gutter where she belongs.