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I just watched Casablanca. "Of all the trash bags in all the bins in all of Minneapolis, he walks into mine..."

It's a "style" + "guide" = it's neither about political semantics, nor about enforcing its suggestions.  I do find it funny that they immediately had to apologize for saying "the French," and of course that will irk the many who feel it is polit...  moreIt's a "style" + "guide" = it's neither about political semantics, nor about enforcing its suggestions.  I do find it funny that they immediately had to apologize for saying "the French," and of course that will irk the many who feel it is political correctness gone far astray, but if I started a sentence with "The Americans think..." you could safely assume that whatever were to follow wouldn't be very nuanced. 
Most outragers will probably miss that last part of the explanation: it's not like anyone's banning the definite article - it's simply advisable to "use these descriptions only when clearly relevant."  less

I'm not quite obsessed with the picture, but feel guilty if it's on TV and I'm not watching it. Especially because I'm still trying to figure out where the heck you are!

For bragging? I want everybody to know my tonsils.

Whoo! Especially if it's fry day.

I'd probably yell "hey, aren't you that kid from Taxi Driver?!"

Hey there, Rosie! I don't suppose Trump will be elected again... But I've been wondering if, in retrospect, more people on either side of the divide might have preferred Bernie (twice).

Sheesh, Welby! I was not ready to do that again.

Sure, that looks pretty good. Frankly, it makes me feel better too.

It's interesting to witness a conversation between strangers at a bus stop. It's increasingly rare, and the man wanted to show his appreciation.

I hope things are getting better for you, JA. It doesn't seem fair that we muggers only get in touch when there's something wrong with the site; or if we neglect to say we appreciate you right back.

I'm sorry, buddy. Still pointing the way, aren't they?

Sorry, what I meant is you have to

I found the solution, you just h

Whoa. If she looked anything like your picture... I don't think I need to look it up!

Yeah, I love seeing the range of some actors' performances. Come to think of it, the same goes for writers, musicians, visual artists...

I like that too. Just afraid of getting into it myself - probably suspect I'd end most posts with something stupid and unrelated.

We know you're around, good to see you too :)

Spot on. I'm... not sure why you had to send me such a specific map, but... your other observations seem very accurate :p To be clear, I don't believe incels' problem is sex per se, nor that having it would solve much. As I think you were saying, eve...  moreSpot on. I'm... not sure why you had to send me such a specific map, but... your other observations seem very accurate :p To be clear, I don't believe incels' problem is sex per se, nor that having it would solve much. As I think you were saying, even with legal sex work, they might feel like it's below them -- though they fail to solicit it otherwise. There's something about that contradiction I can recognize... like rejecting a more normal way of life, yet taking issue with what other people (ordinary people, so to speak) have and you don't.  less

Involuntary celibate. I once thought (as many others seem to have done): if intercourse is that important to them (and hard to get), why not pay for the service? But I suppose it's really about their worldview -- and that's where the rage comes in.

A pill that amplifies people's own voices, but only inside their heads.

Do you ever play games on that Xbox? Pretty neat that it's so versatile. I remember when it was "wow, my PlayStation can play Fatboy Slim!"

Y'all don't have a western sky in Toledo? Afraid you might see Chicago?

I thought HR said you couldn't do that anymore?

What? You needed a volunteer. I don't see anybody else. What? What's going on?

Sure - if you want to send me a fan letter, just ask! Other than that, I'm afraid I can't be of much help... supposing most contact happens online or through agents and managers nowadays. But you're right - there should simply be addresses to which p...  moreSure - if you want to send me a fan letter, just ask! Other than that, I'm afraid I can't be of much help... supposing most contact happens online or through agents and managers nowadays. But you're right - there should simply be addresses to which people can send nice mails, shouldn't there? Man, I do wonder how Alfred Hitchcock wrote letters. Did he keep you in suspense until the very end? And whom are you trying to hunt down now?--I'll get my net.  

"Like an snl sketch" haha, perfectly sums up why I have trouble watching this sort of stuff. Perhaps it is more often the case with biopics too? I think the producers, especially, are much more concerned with delivering an idea of a certain period th...  more"Like an snl sketch" haha, perfectly sums up why I have trouble watching this sort of stuff. Perhaps it is more often the case with biopics too? I think the producers, especially, are much more concerned with delivering an idea of a certain period than anything historically accurate. Movies set in Victorian England are particularly irksome, because you're supposed to accept that everyone constantly tried to sound like they're reciting a novel. I'll watch period movies with my old man, who dabbles in carpentry, and wait for him to yell "COME ON, THEY JUST GOT THAT AT IKEA!!" This all has larger implications too. When libraries and the internet and TV can offer us a wealth of first-hand accounts of history, aren't we still too easily influenced by fiction with a mostly commercial purpose?  less

To see yourself from the other side.

Do you... stand when you...?

Sorry, I have learned to go 18 hours without a bathroom break because of precisely that sort of thing.

Ah man, same. I remember typically looking for DragonBall drawings. YouTube was mostly about geeking out and watching animal videos. And I loved everything xiaoxiao.

Book her. Or, should I say, Hanuk 'er.

We can fix that too!

That dastardly Saturday... What did he do this time? Is that the same guy who gave Randy night fever?

I think of it as the days growing longer again. Took a short hike with the doggo to see the early sunset.

Speaking of celebrations, how has getting around Buenos Aires been these days?

Mother Earth could sustain many more children... Just not this many who disregard her.Edit: Sadly, those who inflict the most damage might be the last to feel it.

Darn. I came here because I thought you were insulting someone's "dull opinions."

Sorry, I'm preeeetty sure the rest of you just did things to deserve restrictions.

Don't know what you're talking about! I haven't been punished!

Especially Veryman.

Yeah, it is beautiful out there, in Montenegro, that entire coastline. There was one small blanket - or was it a sweater? I was in my teens. Others were sleeping in the car; I remember my stepdad staying awake and trying to make sure us three kids on the ...  moreYeah, it is beautiful out there, in Montenegro, that entire coastline. There was one small blanket - or was it a sweater? I was in my teens. Others were sleeping in the car; I remember my stepdad staying awake and trying to make sure us three kids on the beach were evenly splitting the one blanket-thing. I eventually got up and left the blanket-thing to my cousin and our neighbour while I walked the beach. No fire, and pretty darn cold!  I think I'm like you: I need to plan things. I certainly don't just leave it all to others anymore, hehe.  less

I never blame the man who admits he can err.

Argh, I missed the obvious one. Gerry Rafferty.

Eh... The Beatles?Edit: Ry Coo-der.

Demote her to what?

I haven't, unfortunately, but I did spend a cold night under the stars on a Croatian beach, because someone thought it wouldn't be necessary to make reservations...

It is powerful rhetoric, but I think even more significant are people who avert wars and killing, i.e. situations that make veterans.I also don't believe that the countries Stu rightly points out threatened any of those liberties in the West.