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six-gun
11-14-2007, 02:03 AM
Yes friends, out good buddy Louis Kwok of the Kwok Talk podcast is going to the chapel to get maaaarymaried! and as such, is forced to let his column fall into disrepair. Fear not faithful readers, for Louis has recruited fred, paper and myself to fill in for him over the next week.

I start things off (http://kwoktalk.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=277840) with a review of Klaxon's Myths of the Near Future, NBC's Bionic Woman and Heavenly Sword

six-gun
11-14-2007, 02:10 AM
Libsyn may have the most difficult html interface ever ;)

fred
11-14-2007, 02:13 AM
I voted So Totally Awesome. I may be biased though.

paper
11-14-2007, 02:14 AM
I'm gonna tell you right now. I'm just gonna post text.

No idea what I'll be writing about, but I'm pretty excited about this whole thing.

Good work, Six. You covered a heck of a lot of ground.

fred
11-14-2007, 02:15 AM
I've tossed my initial topic. I'm kind of scrambling to come up with a topic now.

I'm going on Saturday in case you crazy kids are interested.

six-gun
11-14-2007, 02:15 AM
I'm gonna tell you right now. I'm just gonna post text.

No idea what I'll be writing about, but I'm pretty excited about this whole thing.

Good work, Six. You covered a heck of a lot of ground.

thanks, I'm looking forward to getting to read your's and fred's prose

kwok_talk
11-14-2007, 02:21 AM
I'm gonna tell you right now. I'm just gonna post text.


Skrull fan fiction? I'm excited!

paper
11-14-2007, 02:23 AM
I voted "Awesome" simply because unfortunately I'm involved. "Super Awesome" would apply if Kwok had managed to snag Tony Danza, the guy who played Miles on Murphy Brown, and Cedric the Entertainer.

My turn is on Wednesday the 21st.

kahunablair
11-14-2007, 02:26 AM
I have to post because this thread is starting to look like a circle jerk...

How did I know it was going to be you 3 knuckle heads filling in for Kwok?
I'm excited to be checking this out.
Just.. DON'T mess up!

fred
11-14-2007, 02:32 AM
Do I get to be Cedric The Entertainer? I'm told that we look alike.

and ain't nothing wrong with a circle jerk baby

(except well .... everything)

six-gun
11-14-2007, 02:33 AM
I have to post because this thread is starting to look like a circle jerk...


I had the same observation :eek:

fred
11-14-2007, 02:34 AM
How funny would it be if one of us wrote skrull fanfic? I'd do it if it weren't already named here. It's far funnier if people thought I was serious.

paper
11-14-2007, 02:34 AM
I don't want this thread to be too indulgent either.

But, since Fred is at a loss for topics, do you want to take requests?

I guess I'm doing something Thanksgiving oriented.

six-gun
11-14-2007, 02:35 AM
and ain't nothing wrong with a circle jerk baby

(except well .... everything)

I laughed and laughed and laughed (parentheses=funny)

fred
11-14-2007, 02:39 AM
I don't want this thread to be too indulgent either.

But, since Fred is at a loss for topics, do you want to take requests?

I guess I'm doing something Thanksgiving oriented.

I'd take requests. I'm kind of at a loss lately. I can't come up with a third plogger topic for this week as it is. I've been chasing an idea (for this) around my head for the last hour or so, but I think it's too navel-gazing and self-indulgent.

I apologize to all of the hyphen-sensitive people in the crowd, I'm sure I misused at least one of those.

fred
11-14-2007, 02:40 AM
I laughed and laughed and laughed (parentheses=funny)

I tries and I tries.

six-gun
11-14-2007, 02:54 AM
I'd take requests. I'm kind of at a loss lately. I can't come up with a third plogger topic for this week as it is. I've been chasing an idea (for this) around my head for the last hour or so, but I think it's too navel-gazing and self-indulgent.


No man, it's cool. Like I said in my post, I was just too lazy to do something a bit more self indulgent

kahunablair
11-14-2007, 02:57 AM
I kind of liked where Six took the blog. (Nice job, by the way, Six!)

I'd recommend staying in the "KWOK ZONE".
Talk about comics, video games, TV, and music. Plus pick a strange news story and riff on that for a bit.

kwok_talk
11-14-2007, 03:04 AM
I kind of liked where Six took the blog. (Nice job, by the way, Six!)

I'd recommend staying in the "KWOK ZONE".
Talk about comics, video games, TV, and music. Plus pick a strange news story and riff on that for a bit.
Actually, it's no prob if they veer out of the zone. I pretty much gave them a blank slate to do whatever they want. (Except for the history of Brazillian pornography)

kahunablair
11-14-2007, 03:08 AM
Actually, it's no prob if they veer out of the zone. I pretty much gave them a blank slate to do whatever they want.

I figured you did. That was more me make a suggestion though. It did come off a wee bit demanding, sorry about that guys!

(Except for the history of Brazillian pornography)
Have you read my book?

fred
11-14-2007, 03:08 AM
(Except for the history of Brazillian pornography)

He's not kidding. That was explicitly stated.

labor_days
11-14-2007, 03:30 AM
Embarrassed to say that I didn't have Kwok's blog in my RSS feed. Usually, I just check directly when he posts reviews or shows.

I have corrected for this.

Super Awesome, indeed.

six-gun
11-14-2007, 02:32 PM
I kind of liked where Six took the blog. (Nice job, by the way, Six!)

thanks man!! :)

fred
11-14-2007, 02:59 PM
nice post six

kwok_talk
11-14-2007, 03:11 PM
Six, that was awesome! I'm really looking forward to the 2nd Criminal trade when it comes out (pre-ordered it). Even though I don't have a PS3, I had hopes for Heavenly Sword, bummer it was a letdown (at least you didn't buy it)

six-gun
11-14-2007, 04:04 PM
I was a bit worried about what you guys would think about my Klaxons review, I was slightly negative

fred
11-14-2007, 04:16 PM
I think that buildings will crumble and fall into the ocean on the day that I deem someone else's review of something "too negative".

mikegraham6
11-14-2007, 04:23 PM
i look forward to reading all of these posts.... You guys better be good.....OR ELSE!!! ;)

six-gun
11-14-2007, 06:50 PM
I think that buildings will crumble and fall into the ocean on the day that I deem someone else's review of something "too negative".

you did give Robin an A this week

fred
11-17-2007, 01:01 PM
The circus is back in town.

Louis On Vacation Part 2: Fred's Turn (http://kwoktalk.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=278982)

six-gun
11-17-2007, 02:50 PM
you're right fred, this is a departure for you, however I found it heartfelt and true, you captured exactly what I felt after watching tis film

fred
11-17-2007, 03:08 PM
thanks a lot.

labor_days
11-17-2007, 03:15 PM
I am really eager to watch The Devil Came On Horseback.

Good bloggin', bros.

fred
11-17-2007, 04:03 PM
thanks. It's a movie that everyone should see.

fred
11-17-2007, 06:21 PM
hey labor
I'm copying my response to your comments on the blog over here too. I didn't know if you'd be going back to look at the entry again.


Thanks a lot. Sadly, I never even realized how bad it was until I saw the film and followed up on the internet. The media coverage is terribly inept. The least cynical instincts in me think that it probably has something to do with the difficulty involved in getting up close on the ground. The more cynical parts of me think there are more sinister reasons why. I'm not going to get into it, but you can look at the fact that we did nothing to help in Rwanda either - but oddly enough did help in Bosnia. I wonder why that is. Hmmmm

esophagus
11-18-2007, 02:12 AM
In a week where I give out three A+ rankings, one may wonder how a title can climb to the top of the pile and become my book of the week. Ask Ed Brubaker and Sean Phillips, they know. I asked them. They said "All it takes for him to give us an A is for us to release the book". Nice reviews Six. I felt you were pretty much hitting the nail on the head with Klaxons, not too negative at all.

The circus is back in town.

Louis On Vacation Part 2: Fred's Turn Fred that was amazing, I've yet to see the movie, but I'm well aware of the situation. Saddily, there's a lot of depressing, outrageous, things that go on in our world today. I don't say that to downplay Darfur at all, it's just a sad and true realization. That was really well written. Great job!

six-gun
11-18-2007, 04:14 AM
I asked them. They said "All it takes for him to give us an A is for us to release the book". Nice reviews Six. I felt you were pretty much hitting the nail on the head with Klaxons, not too negative at all.


Thanks man, I had a great time doing this! :)

fred
11-18-2007, 05:51 AM
I asked them. They said "All it takes for him to give us an A is for us to release the book". Nice reviews Six. I felt you were pretty much hitting the nail on the head with Klaxons, not too negative at all.

Fred that was amazing, I've yet to see the movie, but I'm well aware of the situation. Saddily, there's a lot of depressing, outrageous, things that go on in our world today. I don't say that to downplay Darfur at all, it's just a sad and true realization. That was really well written. Great job!

thanks :)

labor_days
11-18-2007, 05:20 PM
hey labor
I'm copying my response to your comments on the blog over here too. I didn't know if you'd be going back to look at the entry again.

"Thanks a lot. Sadly, I never even realized how bad it was until I saw the film and followed up on the internet. The media coverage is terribly inept. The least cynical instincts in me think that it probably has something to do with the difficulty involved in getting up close on the ground. The more cynical parts of me think there are more sinister reasons why. I'm not going to get into it, but you can look at the fact that we did nothing to help in Rwanda either - but oddly enough did help in Bosnia. I wonder why that is. Hmmmm"

Yeah. Get that where feeling comes from. It's hard not to be cynical about our apathy re: "the dark continent" when it doesn't suit our interests. And sure the story lacks the salaciousness modern news media is peddling.

I mean all that is valid to one degree or another.

But I also think the situation in Dafur is just so complex from a political and regional perspective; that the Dafur genocide wasn't something anyone had any solutions or explanations for. So we (Westerns) ignored it.

We're kinda seeing the beginnings of genocide in the Sunni and Shiite factions right now. It's an equally f-upped situation w/r/t pulling out and letting people tear themselves apart or forced occupation.

If the media had reported the story earlier, if the UN sent a peacekeeping force sooner...sigh. I got a lot of thoughts on this but they're all a mish-mash. People are dying needlessly and it's upsetting (and co-sponsored by their government, wtf?). I don't really know what else I can say here.

Great bloggin, Fred.

fred
11-18-2007, 05:28 PM
thanks.

(and co-sponsored by their government, wtf?).

One of the most interesting things about the movie it that it ends the media lie (or misconception to be fair I guess) that they're just "co-sponsored" by the Sudanese government. They're actually paid by the Sudanese government. The government calls out the targets before they attack AND provide air support. They bomb may of the villages in the moments before the attacks begin.

The other thing is that I don't think "strategic national interest" or lack thereof should ever play a part in whether or not we'll stop something from happening.

six-gun
11-18-2007, 06:17 PM
I had a couple thoughts while reading your blog/watching the film, they're not politically biased but political in nature I'd like to throw them out there for discussion as long as we can avoid parisanship.

1. Blackwater is in hot water with the US public and their CEO is a major philanthropist, I wonder how much good he could do by sending in some of his contractors. This would help alleviate the situation in Darfur and get him good press, seems like a win win plus...
2. ...it wouldn't piss of the Chinese as bad as US Military action near all of that Chinese oil, which I think is a big reason for not acting militarily for out government.

labor_days
11-18-2007, 06:31 PM
I had a couple thoughts while reading your blog/watching the film, they're not politically biased but political in nature I'd like to throw them out there for discussion as long as we can avoid parisanship.

1. Blackwater is in hot water with the US public and their CEO is a major philanthropist, I wonder how much good he could do by sending in some of his contractors. This would help alleviate the situation in Darfur and get him good press, seems like a win win plus...
2. ...it wouldn't piss of the Chinese as bad as US Military action near all of that Chinese oil, which I think is a big reason for not acting militarily for out government.

Re: Blackwater and PMCs

I been critical (http://lecinemafantastique.blogspot.com/2007/11/fbi-says-guards-killed-14-iraqis.html) of Blackwater lately. My main concern is a sense of cowboy-ism within their ranks that I don't think is helpful to sensitive cultural conflicts.

If we could hold them accountable as we do with our own military (or within the UN); then yeah I see where a presence of some kind can establish order. I think the UN should have been there earlier- the fighting escalated into what we have now partly because lack of international presence.

That just puts us back in a position of occupation. I don't know if more guns will solve this. But there has got to be a way to share the land in equal measure.

Re: China.

Most definitely. (http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9A06E7DC1731F93AA35756C0A9619C8B 63) Russia had interest in Sudan too. Makes me angry for a number of reasons.

Fred has the right of it here.

paper
11-18-2007, 06:35 PM
Can we...not...do...this?

I'd love for the thread to be open when I post my blog on wednesday.

I thought I'd replied to this before now. Great job, Fred. I'm glad you decided to mix it up a little. Hopefully it inspires more people to educate themselves on the matter. I know I will.

labor_days
11-18-2007, 06:38 PM
We just talking about the Dafur situation.

Ugh. I hate that we can't talk about anything outside of Tv, comics & movies.

Come on dudes. We can discuss things about the world outside of entertainment without calling each other names.

Give us a little credit.

paper
11-18-2007, 06:49 PM
It's been proven that we can't. Sucks.

Although, the fact that you and Six sort of agree on it is a good sign, considering.

It's not my call though. Just an observation.

labor_days
11-18-2007, 06:53 PM
What a terribly defeatist attitude to have for a discussion forum.

But yeah, me and Six are not far off at all on this issue.

paper
11-18-2007, 06:56 PM
Then don't let my opinion stop you. Carry on.

six-gun
11-18-2007, 07:04 PM
Although, the fact that you and Six sort of agree on it is a good sign, considering.

Stars have aligned

paper
11-18-2007, 07:07 PM
There's no possible way I can follow this with what I had planned.

fred
11-18-2007, 07:22 PM
There's no possible way I can follow this with what I had planned.

The real irony here is that I was glad that I didn't have to follow you.

fred
11-18-2007, 07:23 PM
I thought I'd replied to this before now. Great job, Fred. I'm glad you decided to mix it up a little. Hopefully it inspires more people to educate themselves on the matter. I know I will.

Thanks, that means a lot to me. I want to thank you too for your suggestions on the first draft. I think the end result is a lot better because of it.

fred
11-18-2007, 07:29 PM
re: Blackwater, Labor, and Six

I think that Blackwater or someone similar could do a great job of this. While more guns isn't necessarily the most desired answer, it's sometimes necessary. Blackwater would give us plausible deniability, save money, and likely save lives. I heard a statistic about them the other day. I can't remember it exactly, but I remember the spirit of. Blackwater has 1 support person for every 100 field operatives. The U.S. Army has 13 support people for every operational person. I know my numbers are probably a little off but that's basically what it was.

six-gun
11-18-2007, 08:12 PM
re: Blackwater, Labor, and Six

I think that Blackwater or someone similar could do a great job of this. While more guns isn't necessarily the most desired answer, it's sometimes necessary. Blackwater would give us plausible deniability, save money, and likely save lives. I heard a statistic about them the other day. I can't remember it exactly, but I remember the spirit of. Blackwater has 1 support person for every 100 field operatives. The U.S. Army has 13 support people for every operational person. I know my numbers are probably a little off but that's basically what it was.

I agree with everything you just said 100%

six-gun
11-18-2007, 08:14 PM
oh yeah, your stat's accurate too

labor_days
11-18-2007, 08:34 PM
Funny this should be brought up; this week's Thor (if I may bring comic books into this) dealt with a similar tribal situation by placing a literal chasm between the warring sides. The end result being the two sides would have to find a way to talk to each other, peacefully.

The situation is so complex, I almost wish we could place that chasm between the sides. And let the displaced and injured get the help they need.

What a tricky world we live in.

fred
11-18-2007, 08:51 PM
oh yeah, your stat's accurate too

We read the same article then? ;)

I'm glad that it was. It allows me to do this then.

If 2000 field operatives are needed for peace keeping/ass kicking the bad guys mission

Army needs:
28,000 soldiers - 2000 operatives, 26000 MPs, cooks, mailmen

Blackwater needs:
2,020 contractors - 2000 operatives, 20 support staff

Net result:
25,980 less people in harm's way
25,980 less people on the payroll

And their small number, civilian status, and lesser degree of beauracracy probably means those 2000 ops guys are better armed and protected. I don't hear anyone talking about how few Kevlar vests the Blackwater dudes have.

Just sayin'

fred
11-18-2007, 08:52 PM
Funny this should be brought up; this week's Thor (if I may bring comic books into this) dealt with a similar tribal situation by placing a literal chasm between the warring sides. The end result being the two sides would have to find a way to talk to each other, peacefully.

The situation is so complex, I almost wish we could place that chasm between the sides. And let the displaced and injured get the help they need.

What a tricky world we live in.

If that we're possible, I'd be all for it. The real problem in this situation (and many) seems to be that the principals aren't good faith negotiators. The governement can say that they'll stop but you and I know that it will start again as soon as the spotlight is off.

six-gun
11-18-2007, 09:14 PM
We read the same article then? ;)
'

I think you and my history teacher did, he mentions it a lot

labor_days
11-18-2007, 09:22 PM
Don't get me wrong, PMCs are a good option. And I do agree that a strong presence is needed.

It's just that ultimately, the situation depends on so many factors beyond our control. There's no way for us to settle this without taking a side (which I am uncomfortable doing) in the conflict. They (the tribes) have to work it out somehow. And clearly murdering each other wholesale is unacceptable.

fred
11-18-2007, 09:36 PM
There's no way for us to settle this without taking a side (which I am uncomfortable doing) in the conflict. They (the tribes) have to work it out somehow. And clearly murdering each other wholesale is unacceptable.

I understand your instinct here. However, one side is the government and the other side is the people that they're murdering. You really have to check out the movie to see what I mean. It's almost impossible not to take a side.

Murdering people is wrong.
Murdering innocent people is a bit more wrong.
Murdering defenseless innocent people is more wrong still.
Murdering innocent, defenseless people because they aren't Arab and you want their land is even more despicable.

This is the strong destroying the weak because they want to and they can.

six-gun
11-18-2007, 09:48 PM
I understand your instinct here. However, one side is the government and the other side is the people that they're murdering. You really have to check out the movie to see what I mean. It's almost impossible not to take a side.

Murdering people is wrong.
Murdering innocent people is a bit more wrong.
Murdering defenseless innocent people is more wrong still.
Murdering innocent, defenseless people because they aren't Arab and you want their land is even more despicable.

This is the strong destroying the weak because they want to and they can.

Added one notch to the hierarchy

Murdering all of the people who are murdering innocent, defenseless people because they aren't Arab and they want their land isn't the best option, but it works.
Murdering people is wrong.
Murdering innocent people is a bit more wrong.
Murdering defenseless innocent people is more wrong still.
Murdering innocent, defenseless people because they aren't Arab and you want their land is even more despicable.

labor_days
11-18-2007, 09:52 PM
Lesser of two evils.

fred
11-18-2007, 09:55 PM
Sometimes the lesser of two evils is the only thing that you have. You know - think Election Day in America every single year.

labor_days
11-18-2007, 10:02 PM
It should also be said that the Darfur conflict stems from regional (poor irrigation, farming practices and climate) as well as religious and ethnic considerations.

I didn't see the movie, but I am aware of the subject. And it's just...well, it's a humanitarian mess, to be frank.


edit: Re: Fred.

Word. If wishes were horses, eh?

six-gun
11-18-2007, 10:08 PM
Sometimes the lesser of two evils is the only thing that you have. You know - think Election Day in America every single year.

:D:D :D:D yeah, I start voting next year, sure picked a great time to turn 18

fred
11-18-2007, 10:20 PM
It should also be said that the Darfur conflict stems from regional (poor irrigation, farming practices and climate) as well as religious and ethnic considerations.

I didn't see the movie, but I am aware of the subject. And it's just...well, it's a humanitarian mess, to be frank.


edit: Re: Fred.

Word. If wishes were horses, eh?

this is all true.

fred
11-18-2007, 10:21 PM
:D:D :D:D yeah, I start voting next year, sure picked a great time to turn 18

I'm trying to walk the line because I could easily step over into overtly political conversation here. I will say that I think that I know exactly what you mean. I have similar problems but for different reasons.

six-gun
11-18-2007, 10:51 PM
I'm trying to walk the line because I could easily step over into overtly political conversation here. I will say that I think that I know exactly what you mean. I have similar problems but for different reasons.

Yeah, I understand

mikegraham6
11-19-2007, 03:21 PM
We just talking about the Dafur situation.

Ugh. I hate that we can't talk about anything outside of Tv, comics & movies.

Come on dudes. We can discuss things about the world outside of entertainment without calling each other names.

Give us a little credit.

hear hear! (or is it: here here?) as long as we keep it civilized why can't we have a bit more....intelligent conversation:rolleyes:

six-gun
11-19-2007, 03:23 PM
hear hear! (or is it: here here?) as long as we keep it civilized why can't we have a bit more....intelligent conversation:rolleyes:

Well, Conor's great hammer has yet to fall so maybe this kind of talk is okay?

fred
11-19-2007, 03:26 PM
Political discussion generally ends badly. It seems to be going good in this case though. I think it has to do with the fact that most of us pretty much agree on all of this. It's an odd day when Labor, Six, and I all agree on something, but I'm glad that we do here.

mikegraham6
11-19-2007, 03:36 PM
It's an odd day when Labor, Six, and I all agree on something, but I'm glad that we do here.

This is a day that will live in infamy!

kwok_talk
11-19-2007, 03:36 PM
Fred - That was an amazing piece. I haven't heard of the film, but hope to check it out sometime down the line. Thanks for taking over and the well wishes!

fred
11-19-2007, 03:45 PM
Fred - That was an amazing piece. I haven't heard of the film, but hope to check it out sometime down the line. Thanks for taking over and the well wishes!

thanks a lot. I'm glad that you liked it. Was the wedding this weekend? Congratulations.

kwok_talk
11-19-2007, 03:54 PM
thanks a lot. I'm glad that you liked it. Was the wedding this weekend? Congratulations.
yeah. I took today off and am just sitting in my living room buried in boxes and cards everywhere, trying to make some sense of organization

mikegraham6
11-19-2007, 04:06 PM
Congrats again Kwok! Hope it all went well

six-gun
11-19-2007, 04:34 PM
are you guys waiting for post-Thanksgiving for the honeymoon?

kahunablair
11-19-2007, 04:40 PM
Glad to hear everything went well, Kwok! Congratulations!

Loved the Twitter, "Dressing up is fun!" comment.

kwok_talk
11-19-2007, 05:12 PM
Thanks guys, yeah, waiting until christmas for the honeymoon, but I've been excited to see all the guest blogging so far!

labor_days
11-19-2007, 05:57 PM
Congratulations Kwok!

fred
11-21-2007, 12:11 AM
paper's up tomorrow :)

six-gun
11-21-2007, 03:23 AM
I think it's safe to say that Paper's column is highly anticipated

fred
11-21-2007, 03:30 AM
indeed it is!

no pressure ;)

six-gun
11-21-2007, 03:36 AM
indeed it is!

no pressure ;)

yeah, there's tons of pressure it has to be per... Oops, you were trying to make him feel better, my bad :o

fred
11-21-2007, 03:41 AM
I'm sure that it will exceed all of our expectations.

paper
11-21-2007, 03:43 AM
Working on it right now actually.

fred
11-21-2007, 03:47 AM
I've got an opening for you:

It was the best of times. It was the worst of times.

The rest writes itself.

six-gun
11-21-2007, 03:48 AM
yeah, there's tons of pressure it has to be per... Oops, you were trying to make him feel better, my bad :o

subtlety isn't a strong suit of mine

esophagus
11-21-2007, 05:42 AM
I'm not expecting a whole lot out of Paper. He doesn't seem to like writng so much. Maybe he'll draw some pictures.








Thought I would take some pressure off.

racemccloud
11-21-2007, 05:54 AM
Can this poll have a third option?

Choice C: "Um... what?"

I have no idea what this thread is about, but I'm excited about it. And congrats to you three on whatever it is we're supposed to be congratulating you on. And the biggest congratulations go to Kwok, apparently, who I don't seem to know as well as the rest of you do, but who seems to have just gotten married, and anyone who goes ahead with the nuptials deserves the congratulations. So... congratulations, sir!

This will probably be my last appearance in this thread. Maybe.

esophagus
11-21-2007, 05:58 AM
Kwok runs a blog. Fred, Paper, and Six, are acting as fill-ins, while he's off doing his married thing, and tracking down his evil twin Lucius.

labor_days
11-21-2007, 06:00 AM
It's neat that the forum now has it's own continuity and backstory.

esophagus
11-21-2007, 06:01 AM
It's neat that the forum now has it's own continuity and backstory.Speaking of which, Kwok, I bought you a hermaphrohawk as a wedding present, but it flew away. Sorry. Maybe next time.


When I say maybe next time, I don't mean get married again. I'm not going to lie. There's no hermaphrohawk in this for you.

racemccloud
11-21-2007, 06:18 AM
It's neat that the forum now has it's own continuity and backstory.

Which will, of course, lead to the inevitable retcon.

racemccloud
11-21-2007, 06:19 AM
Kwok runs a blog. Fred, Paper, and Six, are acting as fill-ins, while he's off doing his married thing, and tracking down his evil twin Lucius.

And the unenlightened become enlightened in two sentence or less. Or just two sentences.

esophagus
11-21-2007, 06:21 AM
Which will, of course, lead to the inevitable retcon.Fred's a New God? Since when? I don't like where this story is going.

paper
11-21-2007, 07:34 AM
Blog's up. (http://kwoktalk.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=280283)

Just a little stream of consciousness.

fred
11-21-2007, 11:26 AM
Fred's always been a God. There's no "new" about it.

fred
11-21-2007, 11:31 AM
Blog's up. (http://kwoktalk.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=280283)

Just a little stream of consciousness.

I really liked it. It was awesome.

paper
11-21-2007, 12:19 PM
Thanks, Fred. It was fun to write, even if I was up until 3 trying to figure out why my paragraphs weren't formatting properly (had to switch browsers).

kwok_talk
11-21-2007, 02:32 PM
Thanks, Fred. It was fun to write, even if I was up until 3 trying to figure out why my paragraphs weren't formatting properly (had to switch browsers).
Yeah sorry, the Libsyn formatting isn't very flexible (although not to knock their otherwise great service). I loved the write-up, Paper. The Doom reference made me laugh very loudly.

mikegraham6
11-21-2007, 03:33 PM
that was a great column paper, sorry fred and six, i still haven't gotten around to reading yours yet, i'll try to do it today

fred
11-21-2007, 03:36 PM
PM Vigoda is exceptionally unhappy with you Mr. Graham.
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1099/733201637_0f1e1fd26a_o.jpg

mikegraham6
11-21-2007, 03:40 PM
that's the scariest thing i've ever seen, i think the government will shut down my internet access just for looking at that.....

fred
11-21-2007, 03:41 PM
you're wasting it anyway ;)

mikegraham6
11-21-2007, 06:48 PM
Im caught up now, great job guys, i love how each one of you brought something completely different to each post, really entertaining (and in some cases, thought provoking) stuff



PM Vigoda... Can you please stop beating me now???

fred
11-21-2007, 06:51 PM
once that arm starts swinging, it's hard to get it to stop.

but I'll try to stop him.

esophagus
11-21-2007, 08:04 PM
That was great Paper. It tied everything together really tight, but you can tell, as you said, it's a stream-of-consciousness writing. A lot of valid, fun, points. A great read!

Like Mike pointed out, I loved how different everything was between the three of you. Really helped you each stand your own. Loved them all boys, sorry the circus has to leave town.

paper
11-21-2007, 09:52 PM
We still have Kwok's password.

(thanks, gents)

fred
11-21-2007, 11:05 PM
are we in then? Are we running the hostile takeover on the Kwok blog? ;)

paper
11-21-2007, 11:24 PM
Lucius Kwok stopped me on the way home and promised me enough money to feed my family for eternity if I'd simply sabotage Louis' blog.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y192/polcapn/ww-slugworth.jpg

six-gun
11-21-2007, 11:44 PM
Pilgrims as Eternal masochists? Pretty awesome, and funny!

paper
11-21-2007, 11:50 PM
Thanks, Six.

kwok_talk
11-21-2007, 11:56 PM
Fend off the PolFredSix unholy trinity AND the classy Lucius Kwok?!?! I am only one man! ;)

kahunablair
11-22-2007, 12:16 AM
Fend off the PolFredSix unholy trinity AND the classy Lucius Kwok?!?! I am only one man! ;)

Well, unlike you, I'm not a very trusting person. I knew that the PolFredSix guys would get out of hand.
I slipped into each of their houses last night and slipped some "special ingredients" into their turkeys for tomorrow. They won't be bothering you for much longer, my good man.

As for Lucious, well I tripped his alarms, and by alarms I mean his guard dogs, and by guard dogs I mean his fleet of starving toddlers he keeps chained to his outer fence.
Hopefully I'll figure a way over the wall sometime tonight. Wish me luck...

fred
11-22-2007, 12:32 AM
Even though I'm responsible for a good portion of it myself, I thought that I should say that we know that real Lucius Kwok isn't a murderer or a toddler starver.

(I'm just trying to avoid lawsuits people)

six-gun
11-22-2007, 03:14 AM
Well, unlike you, I'm not a very trusting person. I knew that the PolFredSix guys would get out of hand.
I slipped into each of their houses last night and slipped some "special ingredients" into their turkeys for tomorrow. They won't be bothering you for much longer, my good man.


noooooooooo

My children* shall erase you line from the earth!

*oh, crap... forgot one little detail