RibbieRubarb

I am one of those freaks that still thinks the Simpsons is hysterical. My wife and I laugh and laugh at every new episode and reruns. I think it has effected my son, too. He hit his head playing this weekend and said "D'OH!" true.

QUOTE(SleepyWhiteSox @ Feb 19, 2005 -> 09:58 PM) I got it the first time and used the second and third time to confirm it since I noticed a bunch of you were struggling. The third time was a 0 for me, which essentially confirmed it. Am I the only one that immediately envisioned it after reading the title? I was thinking about it, and I think it would be tougher to figure out if you were actually rolling dice. The way it's set up on the site made it easier for me because they were uniformly in a row. First roll for me too, I also had it figured from the title. Neat though. I showed it people at work and they are currently being driven crazy. BUhahahahhahahaha

And all of the ESPN experts picked KC to run away with the division last year. Cleveland is their flavor of the month, this year.

Happy 20th Birthday, SS!!

QUOTE(southsider2k5 @ Feb 18, 2005 -> 02:59 PM) OK who the hell is sparklstar2002? Me thinks you doth protest too much Mike... or should I say...sparklstar!?!?

Very Funny stuff... Laws of Cartoon Thermodynamics

QUOTE(FlaSoxxJim @ Feb 12, 2005 -> 12:21 PM) My guess is that he is overcompensating to keep up appearances. I'm fairly certain Ebert is of the non-het'ro persuasion. Taking into account his marraige, his best friend was Russ Meyer, his desire to write porn films earlier in his career that feature large-busted babes...yeah I see how you could see that. :headshake :headshake

I respect Roger Ebert alot. Unlike other critics you cannot label him a film snob. He will give 4 stars to an independant art house movie and then give another 4 stars to a hollywood action flick. Hell, Spiderman 2 was his #4 best film of 2004. His website is a treasure trove to his great essays and reviews. That's where I stumbled upon this report of his reviews from the late 60s and early 70s when he ventured to the Adult Cinemas to review to new X-Rated films that were being released. Yes, young readers...Porn films were once released in the Theatres. Now sure, some of his reviews covered then X-rated fare like "Midnight Cowboy" and "Last Tango in Paris"...tame now. But he did review hardcore porn like "Deep Throat", "Behind The Green Door" and "The Devil in Miss Jones" Great report, but the review are extremely entertaining. Roger Ebert's X-Rated Reviews Gives a whole new meaning to "Thumbs Up!"

RIP to one of America's greatest writers...EVER. It was a pleasure performing his words over the years. He was a man who had his ear firmly fastened to the grindstone of the American Psyche.

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QUOTE(LowerCaseRepublican @ Feb 10, 2005 -> 03:52 PM) C'mon now Ribbie. At least it was just one testicle instead of both. /always look on the bright side of life You're right! Here's to "One Nut Jeff"!

It could be worse... Hold on, I'm thinking... nope...That is worse. :puke

QUOTE(southsider2k5 @ Feb 9, 2005 -> 07:14 PM) Its in the mail Whoohoo!!

QUOTE(southsider2k5 @ Feb 9, 2005 -> 02:46 PM) http://www.financegates.com/news/world_new...e_09022005.html I'm not sure if that's a promotion...Just more involvement in the day to day activties and more imvolvement on the Hill.

QUOTE(rangercal @ Feb 9, 2005 -> 01:57 PM) too many people here like to let out their daily power trip here on these message boards. Dont worry as soon as you get to 1,000 posts you too can join the "thread police" . One: Take it easy buddy. Steff has every right to express her opinion..and might I add not in an insulting way like you. Two: Where's my Thread Police badge?!?

QUOTE(southsider2k5 @ Feb 9, 2005 -> 06:58 AM) Happy Birthday you plushie little dude. You are without a doubt one of the funniest guys (are plushies male and female?) on here!!! Thank you! I am at the decisive age of 33...one more year and I outlived Jesus! First round is on the three other guys who don't post!

QUOTE(shagar69 @ Feb 3, 2005 -> 09:13 PM) whats funny is that im prolly gonna go to COs again tonite cuz a frats takin me out, lol. I hope you didn't put-out on the first date...They'll think you're easy and not respect you.

As Soxtalk's resident James Bond expert (self-appointed, sure), let me clear up some details for everyone. Tarantino's involvement happened late last year, it was an Idea between him and Pierce Bronson to go back to the grittier Bond films like From Russia with Love, etc. Quentin is a big fan of that era. They both approached EON productions (Barbara Broccoli, specifically) about it doing the first Bond novel "Casino Royale". EON had recently re-claimed the title after several years of legal wrangling. Thats why it had never been produced before. They were turned down, flat. EON claimed the success of Die Another Day said the movie-going public wanted Spectacle over realism. Then the overwhelming success of "The Bourne Supremecy" and the DVD success of the re-issue of"The Bourne Idendity" changed their minds again. The public will love realism. But those movies made them believe the public would want a YOUNGER Bond. Bye Bye Pierce. So, now they have gone back to "Casino Royale" and they are looking for a younger Bond. They do have to beef of the book, a tad. The plot is rather simple, about Bond trying to backrupt a terrorist organisation in the Casinos of France. Plus the hunt is on for a younger Bond. Mid 30s Top Choices are Dougray Scott and Gerard Butler or perhaps an unknown. They believe Bond is the star and a name actor might not be necessary. Jude Law was considered too pretty, too thin and not rugged enough for the type of Bond they want. Hugh Jackman might be too expensive Clive Owen, a fan favorite since the movie "Croupier" might be unattainable due to his serious acting career taking off. Plus he is in his early 40s. Believe it or not, he might be too old. Though a solid choice. Eric Bana, who was a stand-up comic in Australia (who would have thought after The Hulk), has no interest in playing Bond and has said so. The film has already been delayed a year due to these set backs. This has prevented the producers from getting the film out in 2005, so another could come out in 2007...007 in 2007. A marketing dream they regrettably crushed. I hope this clears up some things...If you guys have any questions I'll be happy to answer them.

I can finally feel like I belong... I want to thank my job for not monitoring my computer habits. My Wife for calling me a loser everytime I visit this board. Finally... To Soxtalk for being the only place I can discuss the White Sox openly, honestly and not wear pants!!! Cheers! Go Sox! PS...SS2k5, you hear my plushy footsteps? I'm right behind ya!

QUOTE(FlaSoxxJim @ Feb 3, 2005 -> 08:40 AM) I'm unimpressed... I heard the bird was reading from cue cards. Actually the bird was lip-syncing... IS NOTHING SACRED!!!!!!!!!!

QUOTE(winninguglyin83 @ Feb 3, 2005 -> 06:22 AM) hard to imagine a more difficult way to spend your summer than sitting in an empty Tropicana Dome talking about a team that loses 90 games maybe we can add steve stone to the broadcasts Ya think Stone would do our Pre and Post Game shows?!?

QUOTE(Gene Honda Civic @ Feb 2, 2005 -> 06:32 PM) I'm a first time season tix holder this year... My brother and I bought in to a group... They have tix the 2nd row UD... First time that I'll be in the UD in the last 4 years. But going to around 20 games is better than going to about 7-8. He's in school outta state though so we're gonna crunch those games between May and the middle of August. Where are your tickets man? I have UD Season Tix too.

QUOTE(sec159row2 @ Feb 2, 2005 -> 11:15 AM) anyone know anything about this guy??? francisco campos http://mlb.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/mlb/news/mlb...s_mlb&fext=.jsp pretty good game for mexico in the caribian series Even a broken clock is right two times a day...

QUOTE(FlaSoxxJim @ Feb 2, 2005 -> 12:08 PM) That's one well thought out post, Ribbie! Also sounds like you have a great kid there too. :cheers My 7- and 5-year old also watch both Arthur and the Postcards spin-off, and I think they're both really positive, tolerance-teaching shows. Thank you! And congrats on your children, too. I'm sure they are fantastic, as w ell. My son is very understanding and accepting on issues. Amazing for his age. Actually the toughest time I've had explaining something to him was just recently when I had to inform him that Magglio would not be a White Sox next year. He has a Magglio jersey t-shirt and another t-shirt that says "Magglio is my favorite player!" His reply "I still can like him, ok?" "Sure, buddy...Hey, Paul Konerko is still on the team" "Oh, Paul Konerko...He's good. I like him too. What about Frank Thomas?" "Yes, the Big Hurt is still a White Sox" "Yeah! Frank Thomas!...Um Dad?" "Yes Mikey?" "Can I like the Cubs too?" "Go to your room!" Actually everyting but the Cubs question is true, though.

QUOTE(winodj @ Feb 2, 2005 -> 01:07 PM) From what I've heard that this particular segment of the "Sugartime" epsiode does is show two women standing together in the kitchen, cooking. They happened to be a married lesbian couple, but that subject never comes up. "Showing two women cooking"!!!! I don't know why they haven't leveled obsenity charges against this show!!!