TLAK Posted March 24, 2005 Share Posted March 24, 2005 SoxTalk is like a good neighborhood bar. I have some experience in bars and notice similarities between the folks you run into at a good tavern and some of the types on this board. It’s not meant to be derogative towards anyone, but to poke a little fun at all of us. Here is a non-inclusive list. The Lifer Did you ever frequent the same bar at different hours and notice there is at least one customer who is ALWAYS there. You try to think if you have ever been there when he wasn’t. You wonder, when does he eat? When does he take a shower? The Rock Star Doesn’t show up very often but when he does he gets into every conversation, whether he’s asked something or not, and turns it into a discussion of his life story. The Assistant He’ll jump the bar to help change a Keg, usually getting in the way. He puts the pool sticks back in the rack even if he isn’t playing, getting greasy fingers on every one of them. He means well. The Monger He is the reason that bad news travels fast. On a slow day he sits looking out the window, just hoping for you to come in so he tell you so and so got a DUI. The Mayor He is highly respected and everyone looks up to him. The quickest route to becoming The Mayor is to state the obvious and otherwise keep your mouth shut. Not a bad philosophy, actually. The Whiner If the juke box is playing he can’t hear the TV, if its not, this place is dead. Bored with the samo-samo every night but doesn’t like all these new guys. The Mimic Watches some talk show or radio all day and spits it back out at night. Not limited to right wingers, I heard a girl recently mimic an AirAmerica Al Franken interview with Robert Rubin about Social Security, poking holes in Bush’s agenda. Almost word for word. The Seagull He flies high above the topic, drops a tremendous load of s***, and then flies on, not even looking down to see where it landed. This type is also prevalent in business. As I said, the list is not inclusive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted March 24, 2005 Share Posted March 24, 2005 That's a fun list, in my mind I was already assigning peoples names I am definately the "lifer: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwerty Posted March 24, 2005 Share Posted March 24, 2005 Lifer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WHarris1 Posted March 24, 2005 Share Posted March 24, 2005 (edited) The Seagull=me? Haha, I have no idea. EDIT-Probably The Whiner. A lot would agree. Edited March 24, 2005 by WHarris1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammerhead johnson Posted March 24, 2005 Share Posted March 24, 2005 The Seagull He flies high above the topic, drops a tremendous load of s***, and then flies on, not even looking down to see where it landed. This type is also prevalent in business. That sounds about right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted March 24, 2005 Share Posted March 24, 2005 The Assistant He’ll jump the bar to help change a Keg, usually getting in the way. He puts the pool sticks back in the rack even if he isn’t playing, getting greasy fingers on every one of them. He means well. If this isn't Gage, I don't know who it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goldmember Posted March 24, 2005 Share Posted March 24, 2005 lifer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WHarris1 Posted March 24, 2005 Share Posted March 24, 2005 QUOTE(southsider2k5 @ Mar 23, 2005 -> 09:01 PM) The Assistant He’ll jump the bar to help change a Keg, usually getting in the way. He puts the pool sticks back in the rack even if he isn’t playing, getting greasy fingers on every one of them. He means well. If this isn't Gage, I don't know who it is. I thought the EXACT same thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBAHO Posted March 24, 2005 Share Posted March 24, 2005 Put me down as a Mayor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxFanForever Posted March 24, 2005 Share Posted March 24, 2005 QUOTE(DBAH0 @ Mar 24, 2005 -> 04:45 AM) Put me down as a Mayor. I think I would be the lifer or seagull personally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MinnesotaSoxFan Posted March 24, 2005 Share Posted March 24, 2005 The Monger: He is the reason that bad news travels fast. On a slow day he sits looking out the window, just hoping for you to come in so he tell you so and so got a DUI. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texsox Posted March 24, 2005 Share Posted March 24, 2005 (edited) QUOTE(southsider2k5 @ Mar 23, 2005 -> 08:50 PM) That's a fun list, in my mind I was already assigning peoples names I am definitely the "lifer: I don't see myself on the list, but you my friend, are definitely the lifer. I look at the bottom of my screen and your name is always there, I finally decided to add this 3am to 5 am shift to get away from you. BTW, that ends during next off season. I see that post count dropping like a rock. Edited March 24, 2005 by Texsox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilJester99 Posted March 24, 2005 Share Posted March 24, 2005 I would have to say I am part of the Flock of Seagulls... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IlliniKrush Posted March 24, 2005 Share Posted March 24, 2005 We have a lot of Mayors on here i think, which is a good thing *Doesn't mean i'm one of em Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texsox Posted March 24, 2005 Share Posted March 24, 2005 QUOTE(EvilJester99 @ Mar 24, 2005 -> 07:10 AM) I would have to say I am part of the Flock of Seagulls... Warning Bad 80s Band Reference Ahead . . . Go get the haircut Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilJester99 Posted March 24, 2005 Share Posted March 24, 2005 QUOTE(Texsox @ Mar 24, 2005 -> 09:49 AM) Warning Bad 80s Band Reference Ahead . . . Go get the haircut I seem to be showing my age a bit eh? lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iwritecode Posted March 24, 2005 Share Posted March 24, 2005 I've been registered since September 2002 and have yet to hit 200 posts. I'm not sure where that puts me... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YASNY Posted March 24, 2005 Share Posted March 24, 2005 QUOTE(Iwritecode @ Mar 24, 2005 -> 10:45 AM) I've been registered since September 2002 and have yet to hit 200 posts. I'm not sure where that puts me... That puts you lacking 3 posts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyho7476 Posted March 24, 2005 Share Posted March 24, 2005 I'm just a n00b Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
santo=dorf Posted March 24, 2005 Share Posted March 24, 2005 I have no idea where I fall, but BE GOOD has to be the rock star. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Gleason Posted March 24, 2005 Share Posted March 24, 2005 QUOTE(Iwritecode @ Mar 24, 2005 -> 10:45 AM) I've been registered since September 2002 and have yet to hit 200 posts. I'm not sure where that puts me... With a real, honest to God life? I'm not saying anything, just observing...just observing. I don't think there is a spot for me on that list. Maybe "field trip patron from the local home for the mentally handicapped"??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iwritecode Posted March 24, 2005 Share Posted March 24, 2005 QUOTE(Kid Gleason @ Mar 24, 2005 -> 12:29 PM) With a real, honest to God life? I'm not saying anything, just observing...just observing. I don't think there is a spot for me on that list. Maybe "field trip patron from the local home for the mentally handicapped"??? I guess it has to do with the fact that I'm usually only on here while I'm at work. I very rarely sign-on from home. Especially on weekends. I jump from this site to a few others and do a lot more reading (catching up) than posting. I guess I can be considered the bar-hopper. I'll pop in, make a few posts and then head off to the next bar... uh, site. Better grab one for the road. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JUGGERNAUT Posted March 25, 2005 Share Posted March 25, 2005 (edited) I'd probably say I'm a little bit of all of them except Lifer. I think you have to be starter for that. Funny list though. Doh! I'm a starter now. Didn't even notice when it changed. Ok. Let's say 10K posts Edited March 25, 2005 by JUGGERNAUT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WilliamTell Posted March 25, 2005 Share Posted March 25, 2005 no clue where I'm at, probably the Assistant right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LosMediasBlancas Posted March 25, 2005 Share Posted March 25, 2005 (edited) Wow, I only recognize 1 or 2 of those characters, so I guess I must not be a lifer. Oh, you forgot 'hot head, always looking for a brawl guy...or person" Edited March 25, 2005 by LosMediasBlancas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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