Indisputable.
Posted by Noemon (Member # 1115) on :
Woo-hoo! Pat's very own welcome back thread!
Posted by T_Smith (Member # 3734) on :
He was gone? If he did, his smell stuck around.
Posted by fugu13 (Member # 2859) on :
Yeah, and he smells like elderberries.
Posted by Tante Shvester (Member # 8202) on :
Posted by Scott R (Member # 567) on :
Gone. Here.
He still sucks.
Like a freakin' Hoover.
Posted by Kwea (Member # 2199) on :
Or a Dysan, meaning he never gets clogged up.... Posted by Pat (Member # 879) on :
**boycotts thread**
Posted by quidscribis (Member # 5124) on :
*doesn't know who Pat is* *decides she doesn't care* Posted by Ela (Member # 1365) on :
**boycotts Pat**
(unless he laughs for me - I love Pat's laugh. )
Posted by Icarus (Member # 3162) on :
::burninates Pat::
::burninates Scott R::
::burninates thread::
Posted by sarcasticmuppet (Member # 5035) on :
*gives everyone an inordinate amount of hugs*
Posted by Pat (Member # 879) on :
**kills sarcmup, resumes boycott**
Posted by Scott R (Member # 567) on :
Dangit, you're still here. Sucking up . . . well, everything, because you SUCK.
Posted by Ela (Member # 1365) on :
Posted by Tatiana (Member # 6776) on :
I always got Pat and Scott R confused. I guess that's not going to endear me to either, huh? <halo smilie>
Posted by Noemon (Member # 1115) on :
Possibly not, Tatiana.
Posted by Pat (Member # 879) on :
--I--
Posted by Scott R (Member # 567) on :
Here's how to tell the difference between us:
Move your hand over one of Pat's posts. You should feel a very distinct movement of air TOWARD the computer screen.
This is because Pat sucks.
Move your hand over one of my posts. Closer. In fact, extend a finger, and jam it as hard as you can into your monitor. Do it again. Feel that? Know what it is? It's the harbinger of the pain I'm going to cause you because I am evil.
Posted by Black Mage (Member # 5800) on :
Great, I just poked a hole in the screen on my laptop.
~Joldo avoiding his landmark Posted by Pat (Member # 879) on :
Hey Scott R....
Your Mom goes to college.
Posted by SteveRogers (Member # 7130) on :
*walks in with chili cheese fries, looks at all the burninating going on, promptly leaves with chili cheese fries, comes back with a chair and sits down*
Let the burninating continue!
*kicks Pat in the shin and yells, "Brockian Ultracricket"*
Posted by gsim1337 (Member # 10168) on :
hmmm, who's Pat?
Posted by gsim1337 (Member # 10168) on :
and why doesnt anyone like him?
Posted by T_Smith (Member # 3734) on :
Ok, dude, you're new, but you just did two amazing things.
First, congratulations on making Pat feel as if no one knows who he is. Truly, his reign of terror has ended.
Second, the point of the thread is good natured insulting. For example one might point out how I'm being a wuss for not raging on you, and that I should really grow a pair, and I would then respond "ha ha, I already beat you to the insult." What you did in this case is open a HUGE oppurtunity for insults your way (good natured ones) such as "For the same reasons we don't like you." But since you are new instead of insulting you I give you this freebie. Should there ever be a situation of a flame war going on, be prepared for a good natured insult, you noob. Posted by Kwea (Member # 2199) on :
Lame explanation, T.
Way to go...as usual. Posted by T_Smith (Member # 3734) on :
See, gism, Kwea here was attempting, rather poorly, a good natured insult. First, he told me that what I was saying was lame. Then, he hinted at I drop the ball at these sort of things.
See, this is usually what you expect from crack addicts. I'd say I was surprised that Kwea had used that insult, but have you read the dudes thoughts lately? Yeah. Crack.
Posted by Strider (Member # 1807) on :
what's with all the old timers coming back recently? Are you all going through mid life crisises or something?
Posted by Icarus (Member # 3162) on :
Yes.
Posted by Ela (Member # 1365) on :
Lookee!!! It's Pat!!!!
Posted by MyrddinFyre (Member # 2576) on :
I was WONDERING when he'd get back.
Posted by Olivet (Member # 1104) on :
Pat?!?
OMG *tackle hug*
Erm, you suck.
Posted by Kwea (Member # 2199) on :
Who taught you to talk down to people like that? Your wife?
Or is that how everyone talks to you?
So Sad....
Posted by SteveRogers (Member # 7130) on :
About as sad as that insult. Posted by Jon Boy (Member # 4284) on :
But the Pat came back the very next day, The Pat came back, we thought he was a goner But the Pat came back; he just couldn't stay away.
Posted by Ela (Member # 1365) on :
Posted by Olivet (Member # 1104) on :
If that was, like, the only post he was going to make, then it was really, really lame. Posted by Tinros (Member # 8328) on :
Whatever happened to that "fight" thread, where everyone used Peeps-throwers and marshmallow pies to attack each other? That was fun...
Posted by T_Smith (Member # 3734) on :
quote:Originally posted by Kwea: Who taught you to talk down to people like that? Your wife?
Or is that how everyone talks to you?
So Sad....
What's sad is that the only thing you got going for you is at least you aren't Pat.
Posted by Kwea (Member # 2199) on :
And all YOU have is your wife...and she pokes you with pointy things.
Dude...it's suppose to be the other way around. Posted by T_Smith (Member # 3734) on :
You do realize the smiley sucks, right?
Posted by Kwea (Member # 2199) on :
Speaking of lame, nice one.
Posted by T_Smith (Member # 3734) on :
It's ok, Kwea. I don't blame you for misinterpreting a helpful hint as an insult. I blame the paint chips you ate when you were a kid.
Posted by ladyday (Member # 1069) on :
mmm, paint chips.
Sorry, what?
Posted by RunningBear (Member # 8477) on :
chaint pips?
You are all damn hippies.
cut your hair!
get a job!
Posted by David Bowles (Member # 1021) on :
Now, now... Pat does NOT suck.
Alright, so he does. What of it? Shouldn't we show compassion toward the sucky people of this world, too? Who are we to judge them just because they're stupid and smell funny? They have ambitions, just like us, even if they are petty and insignificant! Let's have some bloody respect for our (slightly inferior) fellow humans! Christ!
Posted by Scott R (Member # 567) on :
:points up:
Bowles movement.
Posted by Pat (Member # 879) on :
First off, I am not back. I spent a lot of money in overcoming my Hatrack addiction with a 21-step program that included among other things, quitting the journalism world once and for all, then quitting two jobs in the space of a year, then moving to Arizona and starting my own company which brings all kinds of levels of stress, but at least allows me to not have to work for jerks anymore.
Secondly, it's very nice to see that the level of sharp sarcasm is still at a nice, respectable level.
Thirdly, Olivet is still as cool as ever. The rest of you are still a bunch of internet geek/losers.
Posted by Ela (Member # 1365) on :
Even me? Posted by Olivet (Member # 1104) on :
*weeps* Pat, you have no idea how much I needed to hear that! *grin*
Even if you're not back, it's good to see ya. I hope the family is doing well. I have such fond memories of talking to hair-clogged drains instead of Saruman in the Wenches' Tavern Jail. Good times.
Also, my kids rather like the polar bear video. I think of it everytime the hubby asks, "So, exactly how many wierd internet people have our home address?" Posted by Pat (Member # 879) on :
Ok, Ela is cool too. You're on the good list.
I totally forgot about the polar bear video. And Saruman was my best character ever, I deserved an Academy award for that one.
How are your kids? Mine are getting big. I'll be a daddy to a teenager next year. **sigh**
Posted by Ela (Member # 1365) on :
quote:Originally posted by Pat: Ok, Ela is cool too. You're on the good list.
Posted by Olivet (Member # 1104) on :
My oldest will be ten in June, and has been a bit of an Eeyore recently. The youngest, well, he hasn't destroyed the known universe yet, though not for lack of trying. He's only seven.
He was a BABY when I first posted to Hatrack. O_O
I refuse to admitthey will ever be teenagers. *fingers in ears, humming*
Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
quote:Originally posted by Pat: I'll be a daddy to a teenager next year. **sigh**
Good luck. I will have a teenager in the house in less than two weeks. Of course, she's been ACTING like a teenager for at least 18 months already. Posted by mr_porteiro_head (Member # 4644) on :
I thought you might be ineterested in the fact that I had a dream last night where one of the characters was Pat/Satan (Pat was Satan). He kept bothering me and Beverly/Samantha Carter who worked at the Air Force base in Utah Valley, getting us to crash our hot air baloons and airplanes into the Wasatch Mountains.
[ February 07, 2007, 12:23 PM: Message edited by: mr_porteiro_head ]
Posted by Jon Boy (Member # 4284) on :
quote:Originally posted by Pat: Thirdly, Olivet is still as cool as ever. The rest of you are still a bunch of internet geek/losers.
Oh, I see how it is. I used to think that we had something, Pat. Something special. But I guess I was wrong.
Posted by Primal Curve (Member # 3587) on :
Pat is to Black Holes as Chicken Wings are to Frank's.
Posted by David Bowles (Member # 1021) on :
quote:Secondly, it's very nice to see that the level of sharp sarcasm is still at a nice, respectable level.
What a wordsmith you are!
Posted by Belle (Member # 2314) on :
You guys all suck - I already HAVE a teenager in my house. She's 14.
Talking about college plans. Now that's a scary prospect - paying for college for four kids. :shudder:
Posted by Pat (Member # 879) on :
quote:Originally posted by David Bowles:
quote:Secondly, it's very nice to see that the level of sharp sarcasm is still at a nice, respectable level.
What a wordsmith you are!
I missed you too, David. You're on the bad list.
And Jonathon.. you're on a higher plane, plain whatever.
And Porter, that's creepy. I'm not Satan.
I'm actually enjoying my time with Dallin. He's a good kid, is becoming an accomplished guitar player, gets good grades, has a great sense of humor and is a generally likeable kid.
But man does he have his moments.
Posted by Belle (Member # 2314) on :
Pat's ignoring me. I'm not even getting insulted.
And after all I've been through! You probably don't even know how sick I've been. You're truly heartless, Pat. You've ruined my day. I hope you're happy.
P.S. Welcome back. Posted by Pat (Member # 879) on :
I'm not ignoring you, Belle. I just edited that last post mostly because of what you wrote.
I've actually been watching your posts from a distance and you've actually been on my mind a lot over the past two years. You went through/are going through my biggest fear in life -- cancer.
You see, both my parent died of cancer at an early age, and at 27 years old I had polyps removed that probably would have taken my life by now.
I didn't say anything to you at the time because we had a few blowups and I felt there were hard feelings there.
But I've been praying for you to get better. Hopefully it worked.
Posted by Belle (Member # 2314) on :
I guess cancer does help put things in perspective, because I honestly don't remember what we blew up about. Chemo messed with my memory anyway, it may be one of those random things deleted from my brain.
Past friendships and good times shared matter much more.
Posted by ClaudiaTherese (Member # 923) on :
quote:Originally posted by Pat: I'm actually enjoying my time with Dallin. He's a good kid, is becoming an accomplished guitar player, gets good grades, has a great sense of humor and is a generally likeable kid.
Good to see you, sugar.
Posted by Pat (Member # 879) on :
Hey there, CT! Miss me?
Posted by ClaudiaTherese (Member # 923) on :
Well, duh.
(I was thinking about you the other day. Serendipity!)
Posted by David Bowles (Member # 1021) on :
It's okay, Pat. You're on my pink list.
Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
Until he trips.
Posted by The Rabbit (Member # 671) on :
quote:Originally posted by Pat: First off, I am not back. I spent a lot of money in overcoming my Hatrack addiction with a 21-step program that included among other things, quitting the journalism world once and for all, then quitting two jobs in the space of a year, then moving to Arizona and starting my own company which brings all kinds of levels of stress, but at least allows me to not have to work for jerks anymore.
Is there something about working for the Deseret News that causes people to quit job after job before starting their own business? Are they spreading some sort of virus there that makes people unable to work for jerks?
If so, can you please spread it to the rest of us who are still working for jerks?
And what exactly is a 21 step program? Is this like a 13 step program for polygamists?
Posted by Pat (Member # 879) on :
Sounds like we have some friends in common, Rabbit.
I think it's the symptoms of a traditional newspaper world that is grinding to a halt and transforming into the internet. I graduated from J-school with flying credentials and big hopes to change the world. Then I was put in a desk, told to do my work, and if I was real lucky I could retire in 50 years like everyone else there making $60,000 a year.
It took me about 8 years to say thanks, but no thanks. The Deseret News is a great place to go and make some average money. I just had bigger dreams than that.
Starting a business is hard work unlike I've never experienced, but I absolutely love waking up in the morning and hitting it day after day. That's something that never happened before.
Posted by Scott R (Member # 567) on :
quote:starting my own company which brings all kinds of levels of stress, but at least allows me to not have to work for jerks anymore.
You're STILL working for a jerk.
You're just deluding yourself.
Posted by Pat (Member # 879) on :
Yes, and I'm starting to hire people, so I'm just continuing the vicious cycle.
Hey Scott? Want a job?
Posted by Scott R (Member # 567) on :
Yes.
Posted by David Bowles (Member # 1021) on :
Hey, aren't you going to offer ME a job? After all I've done for you, too. Sheesh. Some friend you are...
:eats popcorn chicken sullenly:
Posted by Scott R (Member # 567) on :
David's gettin' hisself some chicken...
Posted by Jaiden (Member # 2099) on :
Ah the joy of being able to crush dreams at will... (of both teenagers and employees )
Posted by Amka (Member # 690) on :
Are you guys STILL talking about how much Pat sucks?
Posted by The Rabbit (Member # 671) on :
quote:Originally posted by Amka: Are you guys STILL talking about how much Pat sucks?
It a subject that just seems to draw people in.
Posted by Icarus (Member # 3162) on :
I missed you too, Pat.
Hopefully a new sight and some longer range ammo will fix that . . .
-o-
You want telecommuters?
Posted by Shan (Member # 4550) on :
I want a job, and I have a newly emerging teenager, AND I work in hell right now.
How much are you paying and when can I start?
*anxious smile*
Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
quote:Originally posted by Amka: Are you guys STILL talking about how much Pat sucks?
My goodness!
Posted by Zevlag (Member # 1405) on :
Wow, lots of old Faces, I mean, Friends, in here. Hi all, it's good to be home.
We really all should talk, catch up and what not some time soon.
Pat, I can't believe your children are that old already. Time sure flies by fast. And your in Arizona now! -crazy-
Posted by Pat (Member # 879) on :
Anyone willing to move to Prescott Valley Arizona has a shot, although, I'm not sure what I'd do with a middle-aged English professor who eats popcorn chicken and sells electronica records on Itunes, but I'm sure we could find a place for ya.
Zev? Are you done with the Mish? Shouldn't you be getting engaged or something? How was it? Wow. I'm getting old.
And Amka? Hey sweetie! How's that crazy Russian Husband of yours? And your crazy Halo playin kids?
And Joe? Oh wait, I've been hanging out with you at Galacticus already...
*content sigh*
I'm so glad that I suck.
Posted by Scott R (Member # 567) on :
:holds arsenic up to the monitor:
Suck away, Arizona-boy...
Posted by David Bowles (Member # 1021) on :
quote:middle-aged English professor
What are you, five? Middle-aged? Sheesh. I'm older'n you, that's for sure, but I'm barely gonna be 37! Haven't even reached my mid-life crisis yet!
Posted by Jon Boy (Member # 4284) on :
Until now . . .
Posted by Pat (Member # 879) on :
Sorry buddy, but you're middle aged. And if you're selling music on itunes in hopes of becoming a rock star, you're also going through a mid-life crisis.
Just sayin.
Posted by Kwea (Member # 2199) on :
Pat doesn't have that problem...you have to have a life to have a mid-life crisis.
Wait...he quit Hatcrack for a while........
Never mind....
Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
Does that mean he had a life, or just that he went looking for one?
He did come back, after all.
Posted by Icarus (Member # 3162) on :
I'm looking forward to my midlife crisis, but I'm going to wait until the girls move out. I don't want them touching my Porsche.
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