Toonbots message board: On this day...

Brother Emsworth Thu May 23 08:55:32 2002 Re: On this day... > Future defenestrations were used as a means of suicide by deposed heads of > state or as a tool in internet forums for quieting dissenters, trolls, > flamers or those who have broached (often unspoken and vague) local > netiquitte. And occasionally as a means of artistic self expression. ::wolverines gracefully leap through decorative prop windows set up just for the occasion:: Thanks for the historical footnote, Tirdun. Happy 384th anniversary of the Defenestration of Prague, all! Let the giddy whirl of revelry and mirth commence! I brought Jell-O!

TimberBram Thu May 23 11:34:02 2002 Re: On this day... > And occasionally as a means of artistic self expression. > ::wolverines gracefully leap through decorative prop windows set up just > for the occasion:: > Thanks for the historical footnote, Tirdun. Happy 384th anniversary of the > Defenestration of Prague, all! Let the giddy whirl of revelry and mirth > commence! I brought Jell-O! To land in or to eat? Landing in Jell-O goes outside the front window...yes the one that's already broken. Has been for years. Eating Jell-O goes in the fridge for dessert. Unless it's a Jell-O salad in which case I'll put it to the vote as to whether it should be donated to the starving instead. Peace, Tim Bram.

mouse Thu May 23 14:31:50 2002 Re: On this day... w00t! jello! > To land in or to eat? this is the wonder of jello - good for all purposes. it depends on whether the jello contains nuts or similiar lumpy objects. such jello is intended only for eating (or possible food fights); one wants the softer (unlumpified) type to land on. or we could make the jello wobblers, or whatever they are called (the ones with 2X the jello for the liquid), and use it for trampolines! to say nothing of the jello shooters..... glad you're back, tim!

Michael Thu May 23 16:27:51 2002 Re: On this day... > or we could make the jello wobblers, or whatever they are called (the ones > with 2X the jello for the liquid), and use it for trampolines! I'm for the wobblers. My favorite from of Jell-O.

Tirdun Fri May 24 06:35:33 2002 Re: On this day... > I'm for the wobblers. My favorite from of Jell-O. I always assumed "wobble" meant a slower and more ... determined sort of side to side movement while "jiggle" meant a faster and unpredictable gyration. So if we are to make wobblers sans jigglers, how do you get out the jigg and put in the wobb as it were? ::Sudden mental image of Mr Burns (in the exercise episode): "Bring in the Wobb, push out the jigg... Excellent". Wow... where did THAT come from? I'm organizing a defenestration side sport wherein you attempt to pelt the defenestratee in mid-defenestration with jello. Points are awarded by artistic style rather than accuracy.

Brother Emsworth Fri May 24 12:22:42 2002 Weebles wobble but they don't fall down! > I always assumed "wobble" meant a slower and more ... determined > sort of side to side movement while "jiggle" meant a faster and > unpredictable gyration. So if we are to make wobblers sans jigglers, how > do you get out the jigg and put in the wobb as it were? Probably by the simple inclusion of substantial quantities of Philadelphia cream cheese. Helps to stiffen the substance, and also provides a certain sharpness to counter the sugary sweetness. Top with pimentos, serves 8.

mouse Fri May 24 15:39:32 2002 Re: Weebles wobble but they don't fall down! > Probably by the simple inclusion of substantial quantities of Philadelphia > cream cheese. Helps to stiffen the substance, and also provides a certain > sharpness to counter the sugary sweetness. Top with pimentos, serves 8. ummm, cream cheese....of course you have to beat it well before you blend it in (once suffered through the efforts of a cook who added cream cheese to jello in blobs - after the stuff had been sitting awhile, it underwent a rather strange transformation into distinctly hard objects, which caused those foolish enough to eat the stuff to wobble more than a little)

mouse Fri May 24 15:31:12 2002 games! > I'm organizing a defenestration side sport wherein you attempt to pelt the > defenestratee in mid-defenestration with jello. Points are awarded by > artistic style rather than accuracy. ooh, i like this! and the defenestratees could be armed with raw eggs. mid-air foodfight!

TimberBram Thu May 23 16:55:08 2002 Re: On this day... > w00t! jello! > this is the wonder of jello - good for all purposes. it depends on whether > the jello contains nuts or similiar lumpy objects. such jello is intended > only for eating (or possible food fights); one wants the softer > (unlumpified) type to land on. ::smacks forehead with hand, recovers consciousness, realises that hand should be empty when trying that:: I forgot to specify that food-fight Jell-O stays outside to be used to pelt the imperial governors. > or we could make the jello wobblers, or whatever they are called (the ones > with 2X the jello for the liquid), and use it for trampolines! That would require that someone thought of it in advance. In case someone did, all trampolines should also go outside, but on the other side of the house from the defenestration zone. No point in the casual party-goer enjoying the trampoline being hit by flying imperial governors or splashing Jell-O. > glad you're back, tim! Why, thank you. I didn't realise I would be missed. ::sniffs happily:: I hope to be a little more active than I have been. My cancer and the treatment thereof got me a little slow and weak for a while. (Hrm. I'm assuming everyone knows that I have untreatable Hodgkin's Lymphoma, a caner of the immune system? Basically, they've tried everything in the arsenal that could cure me, so my oncologist is trying to keep me alive and semi-well. Hence the references to my meds (medications) and my incoherence at times.) And of course, having mentioned hence, we almost mustn't forget the eggs for throwing at the defenstratees. ("What do you mean they should be raw? Hard boiled hit much harder.") Okay, now I'm just being silly. Later! Peace, Tim Bram.

Michael Thu May 23 17:43:11 2002 Re: On this day... > Why, thank you. I didn't realise I would be missed. ::sniffs happily:: Actually, yes. > (Hrm. I'm assuming everyone knows that I have untreatable Hodgkin's > Lymphoma, a caner of the immune system? Basically, they've tried > everything in the arsenal that could cure me, so my oncologist is trying > to keep me alive and semi-well. Hence the references to my meds > (medications) and my incoherence at times.) While I didn't know the details, I do feel that it is incumbent upon me to stress that incoherence, per se, is really more of an asset than a liability in this group. Please don't let such a silly little detail detain you.

Eric Schissel Thu May 23 20:38:46 2002 Re: On this day... > Actually, yes. > While I didn't know the details, I do feel that it is incumbent upon me to > stress that incoherence, per se, is really more of an asset than a > liability in this group. Please don't let such a silly little detail > detain you. Also wishes to welcome Timberbram. And agrees with this statement. Joyeux Defenestration Tag, ouais?

TimberBram Fri May 24 19:25:58 2002 Re: On this day... > While I didn't know the details, I do feel that it is incumbent upon me to > stress that incoherence, per se, is really more of an asset than a > liability in this group. Please don't let such a silly little detail > detain you. So noted. The inestimable Brother Emworth kindly pointed that out as well. It's nice to be able to fit in, even when I'm totally out of it. Peace, Tim Bram.

Brother Emsworth Thu May 23 19:39:47 2002 Re: On this day... > That would require that someone thought of it in advance. In case someone > did, all trampolines should also go outside, but on the other side of the > house from the defenestration zone. No point in the casual party-goer > enjoying the trampoline being hit by flying imperial governors or > splashing Jell-O. Never thought of that. I do have a slightly rusted trampoline, but should anyone insist on using comestibles, may I suggest over-sized lemon meringue pies over Jell-O. The crust provides a surer foundation. > Why, thank you. I didn't realise I would be missed. ::sniffs happily:: ::wolverines leap cheerfully yet gently into Sir Tim's lap::

mouse Fri May 24 15:29:06 2002 Re: On this day... > I hope to be a little more active than I have been. My cancer and the > treatment thereof got me a little slow and weak for a while. i didn't know the details - had hoped you had a better prognosis. i will continue hoping your oncologist (and you, of course) do well. > And of course, having mentioned hence, we almost mustn't forget the eggs > for throwing at the defenstratees. ("What do you mean they should be > raw? Hard boiled hit much harder.") yeah, but raw adds to the whole soft, semisticky, sorta-edible mileau. plus you have the cheerful yellow of the yolks. > Okay, now I'm just being silly. you say that like it's a _bad_ thing....

Brother Emsworth Thu May 23 19:15:52 2002 Re: On this day... > this is the wonder of jello - good for all purposes. it depends on whether > the jello contains nuts or similiar lumpy objects. such jello is intended > only for eating (or possible food fights); one wants the softer > (unlumpified) type to land on. Absolutely no foreign objects contained within any of the gelatinous substances in question. > or we could make the jello wobblers, or whatever they are called (the ones > with 2X the jello for the liquid), and use it for trampolines! According to the package, they're called "Jigglers," but "Wobblers" has a certain charm as well.

Brother Emsworth Thu May 23 19:21:53 2002 Re: On this day... > To land in or to eat? How about this. We'll use the sugar free Jell-O for landing purposes, and serve the regular orange Jell-O with whipped cream. I've made up a btahc of strawberry jigglers as well. There's also popcorn, parmesan flavored goldfish crackers, chopped ham, swiss, large stuffed olives, and cucumber salad. We *had* cream cheese on bagels and danishes (and also a new table cloth and silver serving spoon), but the wolverines got peckish. Only have kiwi strawberry soda and lemonade myself. I'm hoping someone else brought the ginger ale.

mouse Fri May 24 15:36:26 2002 Re: On this day... > How about this. We'll use the sugar free Jell-O for landing purposes, and > serve the regular orange Jell-O with whipped cream. I've made up a btahc > of strawberry jigglers as well. > There's also popcorn, parmesan flavored goldfish crackers, chopped ham, > swiss, large stuffed olives, and cucumber salad. We *had* cream cheese on > bagels and danishes (and also a new table cloth and silver serving spoon), > but the wolverines got peckish. Only have kiwi strawberry soda and > lemonade myself. I'm hoping someone else brought the ginger ale. my word, but you set a lovely table. i agree, the sugar free jell-o has no use as an edible, and is best suited for landing purposes. the rest of the menu sounds quite filling, even without the bagels and danish (hope whoever ate the spoon is not having any difficulties - a few raw eggs can help to lubricate the system - or some butter - plus it makes for a lovely shiny coat). i think i have some ginger ale around - happy to bring it along.

TimberBram Thu May 23 11:46:21 2002 Re: On this day... > -=The Defenestration of Prague=- Can't forget that: Happy Defenestration Day, everyone! > The sparking event of the Thirty Years War (1618-1648). The Bohemian > nobility was in more or less open revolt against the Emperor and at a > meeting of the Bohemian Estates at the Hrdcany Castle in Prague on 23 May > 1618, the assembled Bohemian nobles took the two Imperial governors: > Wilhelm Graf Slavata Jaroslav Borzita Graf von Martinicz You do realise this appears to be one person with a very long name? Making some assumptions: Wilhelm Graf Slavata Jaroslav Borzita Graf von Martinicz > and threw them out of a window of the castle and into a ditch. Neither man > was seriously injured as a result of being defenestrated. I suppose that's good, but what then was the point? And if they weren't hurt, were they defenestrated from the ground floor? > Future defenestrations were used as a means of suicide by deposed heads of > state or as a tool in internet forums for quieting dissenters, trolls, > flamers or those who have broached (often unspoken and vague) local > netiquitte. These are, of course, the only true uses of the Art. (Okay, okay. I'll shut up now. I'm extremely unslept today due to my medications. Maybe I'll be coherent tomorrow.) (See even when I shut up, I keep typing.) Peace, Tim Bram.

mouse Thu May 23 14:28:28 2002 Re: On this day... > -=The Defenestration of Prague=- happy defenestration day, all! i was hoping to celebrate with a defenestration myself, but the office windows are too narrow. plus there seems to be a shortage of imperial governors hereabouts. (if i can get the screens down, maybe i will throw some beanie babies out the window) > Future defenestrations were used as a means of suicide by deposed heads of > state or as a tool in internet forums for quieting dissenters, trolls, > flamers or those who have broached (often unspoken and vague) local > netiquitte. also heavily used in tv cop/private eye shows, although this of course is something of a debasement of the art. (i've been watching hill street blues on bravo lately - that precinct must have had a glazier on retainer)

Napenguin Thu May 23 21:08:29 2002 Re: On this day... > -=The Defenestration of Prague=- And now, the Defenestration of... um... Toonbottia. *throws the entire board out of every single window in Michael's house*

Brother Emsworth Thu May 23 23:20:20 2002 Re: On this day... > And now, the Defenestration of... um... Toonbottia. > *throws the entire board out of every single window in Michael's house* Huzzah! A grand demonstration by our beloved High Chancellor to cap off this most glorious celebration! ::clutches an umbrella while sailing through the various windows:: Well, hopefully the Jell-O will help a little.

TimberBram Thu May 23 23:47:28 2002 Re: On this day... > And now, the Defenestration of... um... Toonbottia. > *throws the entire board out of every single window in Michael's house* I'll just lie here in the Jell-O. It's very comfortable. Peace, Tim Bram.

mouse Fri May 24 15:19:41 2002 Re: On this day... > *throws the entire board out of every single window in Michael's house* ooooh - i'm on a board now! maybe i can _surf_ the jello! not that i actually know how to surf - but how hard can it be, in jello?