Rudolph the red-nosed torture master
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At the risk of sounding grinch-ish, I am beginning my usual descent into fear of public places that play non-stop Christmas carols. I was out for brunch yesterday and was going loopy after about 20 minutes. Whenever I'm close to snapping, "come, they told him, pa rum pa pa pum" kicks in, without fail. I fear for my sanity. It's only the 8th. :~ Bianca Wylie
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At the risk of sounding grinch-ish, I am beginning my usual descent into fear of public places that play non-stop Christmas carols. I was out for brunch yesterday and was going loopy after about 20 minutes. Whenever I'm close to snapping, "come, they told him, pa rum pa pa pum" kicks in, without fail. I fear for my sanity. It's only the 8th. :~ Bianca Wylie
I hear ya. <scrooge-mode>They ought to ban x-mas!</scrooge-mode> Seriously though, I hate the stress that fills the air this time of year. It's got a grip of me right now. I haven't bought any presents yet, and I wonder how much longer I can procrastinate. :sigh: -- I'm your turbo lover. Better run for cover![^]
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At the risk of sounding grinch-ish, I am beginning my usual descent into fear of public places that play non-stop Christmas carols. I was out for brunch yesterday and was going loopy after about 20 minutes. Whenever I'm close to snapping, "come, they told him, pa rum pa pa pum" kicks in, without fail. I fear for my sanity. It's only the 8th. :~ Bianca Wylie
Huh, tell me about it. It all starts with "Jingle Bells" playing in the gas stations, and the sick look in the eyes of the employees listening to it for the _n_th time at 2AM. By Christmas Eve, you're almost choking on the scent of fear and sweat spilling out from the shops and the malls. No wonder explosives are so popular on New Years... I'm attempting to skip the shopping in favor of Photoshopping my family photos + a huge last-minute order on CafePress. Thank God for the 'Net! :-O
Shog9 ---
You'd better turn back, before the frost sets in. These desert nights are for weathered men, The ones who've already given in...
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At the risk of sounding grinch-ish, I am beginning my usual descent into fear of public places that play non-stop Christmas carols. I was out for brunch yesterday and was going loopy after about 20 minutes. Whenever I'm close to snapping, "come, they told him, pa rum pa pa pum" kicks in, without fail. I fear for my sanity. It's only the 8th. :~ Bianca Wylie
Whenever I enter a store playing christmas carols/songs before the 20th of December, the old quote from Robin Hood Prince of Theives comes into my head. "...and Cancel Christmas!" -- Sheriff of Nottingham (Alan Rickman) Gets me giggling. Yeah,I came into college the other day to find the canteen covered with tinsel and a musical christmas tree in the common room. To which I said sarcasticaly: "Bloody hell you'd think it was christmas" Followed by 10 minutes of arguing with the resident christian who keeps informing me that christmas starts when advent starts. Still, It could have started in July when the department stores entered 'Christmas Season'.
Jonathan 'nonny' Newman blog.nonny.com [^]
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Whenever I enter a store playing christmas carols/songs before the 20th of December, the old quote from Robin Hood Prince of Theives comes into my head. "...and Cancel Christmas!" -- Sheriff of Nottingham (Alan Rickman) Gets me giggling. Yeah,I came into college the other day to find the canteen covered with tinsel and a musical christmas tree in the common room. To which I said sarcasticaly: "Bloody hell you'd think it was christmas" Followed by 10 minutes of arguing with the resident christian who keeps informing me that christmas starts when advent starts. Still, It could have started in July when the department stores entered 'Christmas Season'.
Jonathan 'nonny' Newman blog.nonny.com [^]
Jonny Newman wrote: Followed by 10 minutes of arguing with the resident christian who keeps informing me that christmas starts when advent starts. Well, Xmas is in fact the residue of a pagan tree worship festival and has absolutely NOTHING to do with Christ. Maybe you should tell him that the idea was to kill some virgins on the 25th and then a week later, hope that it was enough and that the sun would continue to shine in the new year, and that trees would grow ( hence the connection with the tree ). Christian I have drunk the cool-aid and found it wan and bitter. - Chris Maunder
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At the risk of sounding grinch-ish, I am beginning my usual descent into fear of public places that play non-stop Christmas carols. I was out for brunch yesterday and was going loopy after about 20 minutes. Whenever I'm close to snapping, "come, they told him, pa rum pa pa pum" kicks in, without fail. I fear for my sanity. It's only the 8th. :~ Bianca Wylie
In our area (southern California), they started putting up Christmas decorations BEFORE Thanksgiving...even the Salvation Army "Bell Ringers" were outside the Post Offices at least a week before Thanksgiving...There are a few homes in my neighborhood that have front yard displays so big and bright, they can probably be seen from the Space Station. :omg: Steve
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Jonny Newman wrote: Followed by 10 minutes of arguing with the resident christian who keeps informing me that christmas starts when advent starts. Well, Xmas is in fact the residue of a pagan tree worship festival and has absolutely NOTHING to do with Christ. Maybe you should tell him that the idea was to kill some virgins on the 25th and then a week later, hope that it was enough and that the sun would continue to shine in the new year, and that trees would grow ( hence the connection with the tree ). Christian I have drunk the cool-aid and found it wan and bitter. - Chris Maunder
Christian Graus wrote: the idea was to kill some virgins on the 25th What a shame! :wtf: :rolleyes: -- I'm your turbo lover. Better run for cover![^]
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Christian Graus wrote: the idea was to kill some virgins on the 25th What a shame! :wtf: :rolleyes: -- I'm your turbo lover. Better run for cover![^]
Jörgen Sigvardsson wrote: What a shame! I've often wondered if these societies that killed virgins did so to make chicks put out. Can't kill her if she's not a virgin.... Jörgen Sigvardsson wrote: I'm your turbo lover. Better run for cover![^] How your heart beats, when you run for cover. My favourite is 'The Sentinel'. although 'Electric Eye' is also good. My kids sing 'breaking the law'.... Along deserted avenues Steam begins to rise The figures primed and ready Prepared for quick surprise He's watchin' for a sign His life is on the line Dogs whine in the alleys Smoke is on the wind From deep inside its empty shell A cathedral bell begins to toll A storm begins to grow Amidst the upturned burned-out cars The challengers await And in their fists clutch iron bars With which to seal his fate Across his chest is scabbards rest The rows of throwing knives Whose razor points in challenged tests Have finished many lives Now facing one another The stand-off eats at time Then all at once a silence falls As the bell ceases its chime Upon this sign the challengers With shrieks and cries rush forth The knives fly out like bullets Upon their deadly course Screams of pain and agony Rent the silent air Amidst the dying bodies Blood runs everywhere The figure stands expressionless Impassive and alone Unmoved by this victory And the seeds of death he's sown Sworn to avenge Condemn to Hell Tempt not the blade All fear the Sentinel Christian I have drunk the cool-aid and found it wan and bitter. - Chris Maunder
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In our area (southern California), they started putting up Christmas decorations BEFORE Thanksgiving...even the Salvation Army "Bell Ringers" were outside the Post Offices at least a week before Thanksgiving...There are a few homes in my neighborhood that have front yard displays so big and bright, they can probably be seen from the Space Station. :omg: Steve
Steve Mayfield wrote: There are a few homes in my neighborhood that have front yard displays so big and bright, they can probably be seen from the Space Station. ROTFL. There are a couple of big industrial complexes on the drive home, one that makes zinc, and the other makes concrete, I think. My kids see those lights sometimes and think they are a house decorated for Xmas. Christian I have drunk the cool-aid and found it wan and bitter. - Chris Maunder
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At the risk of sounding grinch-ish, I am beginning my usual descent into fear of public places that play non-stop Christmas carols. I was out for brunch yesterday and was going loopy after about 20 minutes. Whenever I'm close to snapping, "come, they told him, pa rum pa pa pum" kicks in, without fail. I fear for my sanity. It's only the 8th. :~ Bianca Wylie
At least you have some sanity to worry about :rolleyes: Elaine (manic giggling fluffy tigress) The tigress is here :-D
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At the risk of sounding grinch-ish, I am beginning my usual descent into fear of public places that play non-stop Christmas carols. I was out for brunch yesterday and was going loopy after about 20 minutes. Whenever I'm close to snapping, "come, they told him, pa rum pa pa pum" kicks in, without fail. I fear for my sanity. It's only the 8th. :~ Bianca Wylie
I have to work for a store that plays christmas music :sigh: Matt Newman If you chose to continue this discussion, I am fully prepared to make you my bitch. I invite you to ask around, and you'll find out that I'm quite capable of doing so - John Simmons on Trolls
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I have to work for a store that plays christmas music :sigh: Matt Newman If you chose to continue this discussion, I am fully prepared to make you my bitch. I invite you to ask around, and you'll find out that I'm quite capable of doing so - John Simmons on Trolls
As do I, although I have learned to dismiss it. Have you gotten to that point yet? At first however it drove me crazy. :sigh: Signature under construction.
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At the risk of sounding grinch-ish, I am beginning my usual descent into fear of public places that play non-stop Christmas carols. I was out for brunch yesterday and was going loopy after about 20 minutes. Whenever I'm close to snapping, "come, they told him, pa rum pa pa pum" kicks in, without fail. I fear for my sanity. It's only the 8th. :~ Bianca Wylie
I suggest you go see Bad Santa.
"Insanity runs in my family... It practically gallops." - Mortimer Brewster, in Arsenic and Old Lace
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As do I, although I have learned to dismiss it. Have you gotten to that point yet? At first however it drove me crazy. :sigh: Signature under construction.
It depends on how busy it has been, if I have been really busy I can easily dismiss it, but if its a little slow it will drive me nuts. Matt Newman If you chose to continue this discussion, I am fully prepared to make you my bitch. I invite you to ask around, and you'll find out that I'm quite capable of doing so - John Simmons on Trolls
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It depends on how busy it has been, if I have been really busy I can easily dismiss it, but if its a little slow it will drive me nuts. Matt Newman If you chose to continue this discussion, I am fully prepared to make you my bitch. I invite you to ask around, and you'll find out that I'm quite capable of doing so - John Simmons on Trolls
I see, yeah the same goes for me, the more people asking for stuff, the easier to dismiss the music. Signature under construction.
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At the risk of sounding grinch-ish, I am beginning my usual descent into fear of public places that play non-stop Christmas carols. I was out for brunch yesterday and was going loopy after about 20 minutes. Whenever I'm close to snapping, "come, they told him, pa rum pa pa pum" kicks in, without fail. I fear for my sanity. It's only the 8th. :~ Bianca Wylie
I thoroughly love Christmas. It is the only time we can torture the sour-pusses of the world with good cheer and merriment.:laugh:
The only way of discovering the limits of the possible is to venture a little past them into the impossible.--Arthur C. Clark
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I hear ya. <scrooge-mode>They ought to ban x-mas!</scrooge-mode> Seriously though, I hate the stress that fills the air this time of year. It's got a grip of me right now. I haven't bought any presents yet, and I wonder how much longer I can procrastinate. :sigh: -- I'm your turbo lover. Better run for cover![^]
Jörgen Sigvardsson wrote: I haven't bought any presents yet, and I wonder how much longer I can procrastinate. Give 'em money. Then they don't have to line up to return the presents that they didn't want :) Jeff Green - Greentrees All pigs fed and ready to fly jefgre@tpg.com.au MSN: jefgre@tpg.net.au
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I thoroughly love Christmas. It is the only time we can torture the sour-pusses of the world with good cheer and merriment.:laugh:
The only way of discovering the limits of the possible is to venture a little past them into the impossible.--Arthur C. Clark
Toasty0 wrote: It is the only time we can torture the sour-pusses of the world with good cheer and merriment. It won't work :mad: X|
Lets be honest, isn't it amazing how many truly stupid people you meet during the course of the day. Carry around a pad and pencil, you'll have twenty or thirty names by the end of the day - George Carlin Awasu 1.1.4 [^]: A free RSS reader with support for Code Project.
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Toasty0 wrote: It is the only time we can torture the sour-pusses of the world with good cheer and merriment. It won't work :mad: X|
Lets be honest, isn't it amazing how many truly stupid people you meet during the course of the day. Carry around a pad and pencil, you'll have twenty or thirty names by the end of the day - George Carlin Awasu 1.1.4 [^]: A free RSS reader with support for Code Project.
Taka Muraoka wrote: It is the only time we can torture the sour-pusses of the world with good cheer and merriment. It won't work Look into my . You are feeling happy. Your feet will twitch with anticipation of candy, goodies, and warm cider. Look into my . You feel the warm tingle of happiness enveloping your legs. Look into my ...
The only way of discovering the limits of the possible is to venture a little past them into the impossible.--Arthur C. Clark
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Taka Muraoka wrote: It is the only time we can torture the sour-pusses of the world with good cheer and merriment. It won't work Look into my . You are feeling happy. Your feet will twitch with anticipation of candy, goodies, and warm cider. Look into my . You feel the warm tingle of happiness enveloping your legs. Look into my ...
The only way of discovering the limits of the possible is to venture a little past them into the impossible.--Arthur C. Clark
Bleah X| Where's the fun in not being grumpy?! :mad:
Lets be honest, isn't it amazing how many truly stupid people you meet during the course of the day. Carry around a pad and pencil, you'll have twenty or thirty names by the end of the day - George Carlin Awasu 1.1.4 [^]: A free RSS reader with support for Code Project.