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Take my pencil, Marci said. It's made of metal and it will hurt more when you stab him with it.

It's been a couple years, now, since we lost Marci to Cancer.
It still hurts more than being stabbed with a metal pencil.
GNU Marci.

Several years ago, I was preparing to run a D&D game for Corey, Marci, Jennifer, and Chris.
Corey asked if she could take an Exotic Weapon proficiency.
I said, What do you have in mind?
Kama, she replied.
No, I said, What do you have in mind, question mark.

Aglaia is unimpressed with my explanations for why I have to go to work rather than staying home and tending to her needs.

My first job was in a fish restaurant, and I used to make the Tartar sauce.
Which is not to say there is anything wrong with it, but rather, I had enough to last me a lifetime.
So, with respect, you can have my portion with my blessing.
i will not be needing it.

Fair point.
It was part of a joke on that it was in the larger context of a comedic fantasy, but you are correct that it wasn't really a joke itself. Except in that it's funny to see how Vimes regards his suffering.

Also, though, Sir Terry's use of latin is priceless.

Morituri Nolumus Mori - "Those Who Are About To Die Don't Want To"

I just cited Sam Vimes theory of socioeconomic unfairness to on my Teamster Union Discord to encourage coworkers to utilize their shoe reimbursement stipend.
It pleases me greatly that 'Boots theory' is recognized and cited outside of the 'joke' of it all.

Thank you!

Merry Christmas, to you, King of the Geeks!
Long may you reign!

Just as a matter of historical accuracy, there probably was at least one cat living in the manger. I mean, cats go where the mice are, mice go where the food is, mangers have spilled animal feed. QED.

Being in. the US, I am eagerly awaiting access to Cal II.
I believe that it's going to be here in April?
And I know that is not something you have any control over. Just wanted to speak for the legions of fans over here, all of us with worms in our mouths. (Baited breath, you see).

It has been (00) days since last successful escape attempt.
She was only foiled by her inability to reach the elevator call button before being caught.

I got your back. :)

And her hair is perfect.

There wolf.
There castle.

I fail to see the problem.

I think you are right.

Play it, Steve!
No one dies while their name is remembered.

Same. Solidarity.
Fuck Cancer.

GDI Randall. XKCD is supposed to make me laugh (like in panel 12), not make me cry.
How dare you, sir? How dare you.

I do not heart that you feel that way.
I give heart because you have to feel that way.
Or something like that.

I am trying to write.
She thinks there are important things to do.
She is probably right.

Introduce yourself with five animals you've seen in the wild:

Black Bear
Fox
Coyote
Humpback whale
Dolphin.

Being well informed would be counter to their objective. They want people scared. It's bullying on a national scale.
In other news, water is wet, and space is big.

My boycott of Starbucks would probably a bit more meaningful if I ever drank that swill.
I will stand by the Baristas, and support them the best I can.

(and if this happens at PAX Prime, remind me I said this).

Fuck...
I'd happily offer a couch (after public meeting and establishing my credentials), but I'm in Seattle, and of no use.
But maybe I can inspire someone closer?

Uhm, actually...
(looks at the surrounding crowd).
you know what? Never mind.

... that is much better.
that is so much better that I am not sure there is enough coffee in the world to get me there.
Well played.