Randomness thread, part two.

[eugmac]

dates and rocket in salad. do it.

[kiwiMark]

rocket's my go-to, do not understand iceberg lettuce but dates sound a bit too out of it for me

[eugmac]

I said dates meaning figs, goddamnit.

[eugmac]

dates are like giant raisins, they kind of work too in small amounts. I really was talking about juicy figs though.

[rong]

Iceberg lettuce is delish.

[wufwugy]

the fuck is rocket

[rong]

It's currently 10.30pm. I am tired and sleepy. However tomorrow night I need to drive approx 3.5 hrs to then work a 14 hour shift from midnight until 2pm. So ideally I'd like to stay up until about 4am tonight, then sleep until about 3pm tomorrow and therefore be fine for the shift starting that night.

Buuuut, I'm tired! I wanna go to sleep now. How do I make it work?

BTW I don't ever work nights and am only doing this because they are paying me obscene amounts of money to do it and putting me up in a nice hotel for the Sunday night after the shift has finished.

[rong]

the fuck is rocket

It's like a peppery leaf you add to salads. Tis nice.

[rong]

the fuck is rocket

I think you guys call it arugula

[a500lbgorilla]

the fuck is arugula

[a500lbgorilla]

Because it sounds like the last thing my grandfather said before dying from a stroke.

[rong]

http://www.cookthink.com/reference/1028/What_is_arugula

[a500lbgorilla]

You coulda just said roquette

[rong]

the fuck is rocket

He did.

[boost]

Arugula is what makes Obama an elitist, apparently.

Also, salads can be quite good, but saying they have more possibilities and as a whole taste better than stir fries is grounds for your opinion to be entirely ignored for eternity, and then some.

[a500lbgorilla]

I had a crazy good salad with strawberries, quinoa, feta, walnuts, and some honey mustard dressing recently. Shit was damn straight.

[Chelle]

Can someone give me some ideas on things to cook while at the beach? I've got a few things in mind - but I wanna' try something new.

[Savy]

You cook in the kitchen not at the beach, silly.

[aubreymcfate]

I had a crazy good salad with strawberries, quinoa, feta, walnuts, and some honey mustard dressing recently. Shit was damn straight.

what is it with you certified nutjobs and feta + fruit. my dad and cousin love feta and watermelon. i gave it so many chances. can't do it.

[rong]

Can someone give me some ideas on things to cook while at the beach? I've got a few things in mind - but I wanna' try something new.

[a500lbgorilla]

what is it with you certified nutjobs and feta + fruit. my dad and cousin love feta and watermelon. i gave it so many chances. can't do it.

Alls I know is that when I put it in my body, my body said, "Damn straight."

[boost]

I prefer french feta with fruit.. but you're pretty much missing out on a super classic flavor profile. Fruit, nuts, and cheese are made to be eaten together. Feta isn't an exception.

[d0zer]

apples and sharp old cheddar MMMMMMMNOMNOM

[aubreymcfate]

I prefer french feta with fruit.. but you're pretty much missing out on a super classic flavor profile. Fruit, nuts, and cheese are made to be eaten together. Feta isn't an exception.

well i'll try it with other fruits. i'm not a picky eater. like i said, i've given feta and watermelon a chance plenty. any recommendations on another fruit to try with feta?

[boost]

Feta and strawberries with some reduced balsamic (you can either cook down cheap balsamic yourself, reduce to about 1/8th of initial volume, or you can buy aged balsamic) is quite good, as well as figs, plugs, and many others-- I say keep trying, but if feta+fruit doesn't work for you, don't give up on cheese+fruit, because that would just be a shame.

[aubreymcfate]

new personal mission established. will report back with results. thanks!

edit: oh, my dad also likes coffee and cheese. thoughts?

[boost]

I could see that with certain cheese. Like the spreadable types of cheeses that you find in the middle of danishes. Take a bite of the danish, than wash it down with coffee-- great combo. But cheddar and coffee? Barf.

[jackvance]

Cheese is awesome. I don't eat it nearly eat it enough.

[bikes]

kevin and his fucking gouda

[Chelle]

You cook in the kitchen not at the beach, silly.

Pft, cooking on the beach could happen if I had a grill or a fire. However, I will be in a kitchen that is very close to the ocean, so, yeah.

Yeeeah - I'm not buying a whole oinker. I do have a cousin that has one of those very large smoker grills, and he's smoked/grilled a whole pig - it was weird. Tasty, but weird looking.



Seriously, y'all - I don't wanna be scrolling pinterest anymore than I already do, that shit is evil.

[bikes]

if a lot of people in this world could magically fall into a black hole that would be great

[bikes]

this is so great to stare at with the lights off when everything gets overwhelming

[boost]

kevin and his fucking gouda

Ha. I think we did pretty well for having five people in a house with a small fridge.

[wufwugy]

boost's name isn't tyrone? TIL

[boost]

Information we know:

There were five people

Bikes and I were two of them

One of the five is named Kevin

Wuf's conclusion:

My name is Kevin, derp.

[wufwugy]

Boost has been talking about cheese nonstop so when Bikes says "k-dog and his cheese" it's only a logical conclusion

[bikes]

"you want it to be one way, but its the other way"

[boost]

haha, bikes striking on multiple levels.

[rong]

this is so great to stare at with the lights off when everything gets overwhelming

Bikes you should try scuba diving.

[supa]

Is it satisfying in the same way as a cigarette?

Depends on the person I think. I use one periodically through the day and have set times when I have a real cig. I'd like to phase out the real cig but for some reason it's just more enjoyable, comfortable. Mebbe cuz I've been smoking the real deal for a really long time.

[rong]

Depends on the person I think. I use one periodically through the day and have set times when I have a real cig. I'd like to phase out the real cig but for some reason it's just more enjoyable, comfortable. Mebbe cuz I've been smoking the real deal for a really long time.

Just reading that makes me wanna go and smoke a cig.

[aubreymcfate]

what do you guys think about rolled cigarettes. it's like a hipster thing here in NY but in greece that's pretty much all they smoke. personally i much prefer them. harsher/deeper hit, just way more enjoyable overall.

[Pascal]

Lots of people in UK roll cigarettes, especially students/hipsters etc. I don't like the taste

[supa]

I rolled my own for a couple of years. The problem I had with it is I work with my hands and can't just stop working to roll a smoke whenever I want. Pre rolling them helped but turned into a chore. Now I smoke American Spirits (the organic ones). They have a great flavor but are probably the priciest smokes on the market. But everything else pretty much tastes like I'm sucking on an exhaust pipe now.

[d0zer]

Lots of people in UK roll cigarettes, especially students/hipsters etc. I don't like the taste

really? I find they taste so much better. pretty much all cigs taste horrible. except for left-handed cigs. they taste delicious.

[rong]

I prefer to roll my own, much nicer and you can role it to your preference.

[rpm]

rollies > tailor-made cigarettes any day of the week. tailors taste grosssssss

[jackvance]

I mix the two. Mainly because I'm too lazy to roll half the time.

[bikes]

BOARDWALK EMPIRE TONIGHT

[d0zer]

thread's bringing the filthy smokers out of the woodwork

[boost]

thread's bringing the filthy smokers out of the woodwork

Yeah, I think it's a filthy habit, but an awesome indulgence.

[rong]

It's filthy and terribly unhealthy, but it is rather nice.

[Savy]

It's filthy and terribly unhealthy, but it is rather nice.

Why have you stopped ircing and why are you not awesome at poker yet?

And don't give me any of that real life bullshit.

[Luco]

rollies > tailor-made cigarettes any day of the week. tailors taste grosssssss

Yeah this. Although rollups taste best when mixed with Uncle Luco's special organic herb blend ldo

[jyms]

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10200170943302871

[Luco]

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10200170943302871

lol nice

[rong]

Savy, tilt.

[NightGizmo]

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10200170943302871

Damn, that's a good anti-smoking ad! Way better than those "Truth" ads we have here in the US. I just find those annoying.

[aubreymcfate]

i quit smoking when i was 19. i smoke very sparingly here in the US, but greece kind of got me back into it. it's seductive there, especially when you know you already like it. :[ but i haven't owned a pack and i don't plan on it ever again. it is really gross, in the long run.

also, on an unrelated note:

http://www.askmen.com/top_10/dating/...-sexually.html

really horrible flirting advice. yes, maybe one or two of these could be effective if you already built up a rapport with a girl and the context is right (and if you execute it more cleverly than his lame ass examples), but as general advice this is all awful and horrible, but most importantly, hilarious. #2 is a gem.

[Chelle]

smokin ciggs is gross. is terrible for you and makes everything smell like ass.

[jackvance]

http://www.askmen.com/top_10/dating/...-sexually.html

really horrible flirting advice. yes, maybe one or two of these could be effective if you already built up a rapport with a girl and the context is right (and if you execute it more cleverly than his lame ass examples), but as general advice this is all awful and horrible, but most importantly, hilarious. #2 is a gem.

The link doesn't work. I wanna laugh too!

[MadMojoMonkey]

Lets be a bit more real here. There are millions of "dangerous" or "potentially life threatening" things humans do every day. The idea that a certain group of people can be openly vilified for doing something relatively safe (compared to say, standing near a busy street) is absurd.


Smoking is awesome. It's empowering. The smell is excellent (unless the tobacco is low-quality). Any long-term health issues are massively overshadowed by short-term benefits.

PLUS, you get to carry a little firey wand, so you can burn people who are judgmental assholes if you are close enough. (c'mon, that's a joke)


Haters gonna hate, sure. So whatev's to that. Seriously, though, what a snobby, boorish hobby to hate on smokers/smoking.

[Galapogos]

Lets be a bit more real here. There are millions of "dangerous" or "potentially life threatening" things humans do every day. The idea that a certain group of people can be openly vilified for doing something relatively safe (compared to say, standing near a busy street) is absurd.


Smoking is awesome. It's empowering. The smell is excellent (unless the tobacco is low-quality). Any long-term health issues are massively overshadowed by short-term benefits.

PLUS, you get to carry a little firey wand, so you can burn people who are judgmental assholes if you are close enough. (c'mon, that's a joke)


Haters gonna hate, sure. So whatev's to that. Seriously, though, what a snobby, boorish hobby to hate on smokers/smoking.

Nice try spoo-- oh wait.

[aubreymcfate]

The link doesn't work. I wanna laugh too!

LOL they must have taken it down because it was so awful. goddammit. well, wufwugy can vouch for me that it was ridiculous. in his words: "this is the opposite of right."

number 2 suggested that if a woman is vacuuming, you ask her if she's ovulating, because apparently women vacuum when they're ovulating? and this is supposedly supposed to make her really excited because you, like, know stuff about the female reproductive system. i mean if you know that, what else do you know? nudgenudgewinkwink

the whole thing was soooo wonderful though, it was like an onion article. i'm a little annoyed they caught wind of the fact that it was straight up retarded.

[jackvance]

I wanted to see for myself what they were saying but from that example, yeah it really that special kind of bad. No wonder they removed it.

[aubreymcfate]

oh i found the cached version. just gonna post it here so it's saved forever and ever.

Number 10

Speak in a sexy way
Think you can turn a woman on with a high-pitched, squeaky voice? Think again. Women pay more attention to your voice tone than to the words you speak. When you flirt with a woman in a sexual way, work on improving your delivery. Speak slowly, hold eye contact, deepen your voice and pause. But be careful not to be overdramatic and cheesy. Think James Bond, not Austin Powers. These style points will help you convey powerful sexual undertones in your communications with women, and will help you quickly build sexual tension.
Number 9

Accuse her of being the aggressor
One the best ways to get the fun started is to accuse a woman of trying to seduce you. For example, if she mentions something about her house, such as, "I just moved into a new place," or, "Do you know how to install a wireless router?," say, "Wow, are you trying to get me to come over to your house already? I'm not surprised though." Women love it when men do this. Don't be surprised if she really tries to get you to come over soon after!
Number 8

Imply that you're a stud
Women want men who know how to please them, but you can't come right out and say, "I'm a great lover." Instead, use sexual innuendo to indirectly convey this message. For example, suppose you're at your place making a drink for a woman and she says, "Wow, you're good at that." Look at her square in the eye and say, "I'm good at a lot of things." She'll get the hint that you're a stud, and she'll be dying to find out more.
Number 7

Have her use you
Women accuse men of using them for sex all the time, so why not turn the tables? The next time you do something considerate for a woman, tell her, "So you're using me already -- next thing I know you'll be trying to use me for other things as well." She'll find this role-reversal hilarious, and it's a great way to bring up the topic of sex in a safe, fun and non-threatening way.
Number 6

Sex up boring conversation
When most men first meet a woman, they ask her typical, boring questions like, "Where are you from?" and "What do you do?" Women usually hate it when guys do this, but you can set yourself apart by using these drab questions to turn things in a sexual direction. For example, if you find out a woman is from Spain, you can say to her, "Hmm... you know what they say about women from Spain, don't you?" Then, let your sly smile and solid eye contact suggest that you know Spanish women are... well, let's just say a lot of fun.

How to sneak sex into everyday chat...
Number 5

Bring sex into everyday chat
A great way to flirt sexually with a woman is to compare some "outside the bedroom" activities to "inside the bedroom" activities. For example, let's suppose you bring a female guest a cup of tea. You can follow by saying, "Looks like you're on the receiving end today. Do you always receive, or do you like to give at times, too?" Crack a slight smile, and she will know exactly what you're talking about.
Number 4

Offer to pay her back
Oftentimes, a woman will do something nice, then tease by saying, "That's okay, you can pay me back later." Why not make the currency sexual? Say something like, "Pay you back... ummm... I'm short on cash right now. Do you have any creative payment options in mind?"
Number 3

Tell her she's naughty
Another fun way to tease a woman in a sexual way is to accuse her of being "naughty" in her everyday activities. For example, if a woman tells you she was just in the shower, ask her how it was. If she gives any positive response, reply with something like, "Nice shower? Interesting. What exactly were you doing in there that made it so nice? I'm curious."
Number 2

Show that you're sex-savvy
Want to know a secret about female sexuality that 99% of men don't know? Here it is: Many women feel compelled to vacuum their house each month when they're ovulating. Some experts believe it has something to do with wanting to "clean the nest" before laying her "egg." So when a woman tells you she is vacuuming, say "Vacuuming? What, are you ovulating or something?" She'll be stunned that you know this, and she'll wonder what else you know about female sexuality. Of course, if she doesn't know what you mean, fill her in. Women love it when you teach them something new, especially about themselves.
Number 1

Find double meanings
The English language is literally packed with words you can twist around to create sexual meanings. Wet, juicy, hard, fast, hot... the possibilities are endless. For example, if she says her drink is big, you can reply with something like "Big can be a good thing, don't you think?" Once you start looking for opportunities, you'll be surprised how easy it is to add a bit of sexuality to everyday conversations.

[aubreymcfate]

and just to be clear it's not like i think any iteration of that advice is an automatic fail. obviously everything is relative and contextual and all that good stuff. i just think the article is so misguided and just comes off so cheesy and completely lacking in nuance.

[MadMojoMonkey]

Show that you're sex-savvy

Oh thank god that's a hyphen and not a comma.

[bikes]

my job is horrible for my 4 cigs a year habit -.- i'm already up to like fucking 22 this year @_@

[Pascal]

Want to know a secret about female sexuality that 99% of men don't know? Here it is: Many women feel compelled to vacuum their house each month when they're ovulating. Some experts believe it has something to do with wanting to "clean the nest" before laying her "egg." So when a woman tells you she is vacuuming, say "Vacuuming? What, are you ovulating or something?" She'll be stunned that you know this, and she'll wonder what else you know about female sexuality. Of course, if she doesn't know what you mean, fill her in. Women love it when you teach them something new, especially about themselves.

looooooool

[jackvance]

Yeah most of these are pretty bad without some good context to make it work. Number 9 is fine (accuse her of being the aggressor), I do this from time to time but depends on what kind of girl you have in front of you. Although I am noticing with my playful style I can get away with more than I would think. Number 3 (tell her she's naughty) is a good idea but the example given is beyond dumb. Christ. Number 2 is the most retarded thing ever.

Number 7 (have her use you) is the interesting one. I could have used this one with this one girl I had a ONS with haha. She still calls me every day so I might still use it :P

[bikes]

ask men about as useful as cosmo

[aubreymcfate]

ask men about as useful as cosmo

lol basically


jv - what's ONS?

[jackvance]

One night stand.

[Galapogos]

lol basically


jv - what's ONS?

One Nasty STD

Edit: Dammit, should have refreshed the thread first.