tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2307850158631350812.post4987024201415996525..comments2024-01-17T03:46:08.988-05:00Comments on Reader: Lick the Cheeto ***updated***Ninahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08506536350115105742noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2307850158631350812.post-7891026921486486462008-01-23T13:34:00.000-05:002008-01-23T13:34:00.000-05:00You guys should pace yourselves or you're going to...You guys should pace yourselves or you're going to peak too early. heh.<BR/><BR/>Personally, I'd have changed it to "trunk" and eaten the Cheeto. Then perhaps wiped my moist hands on my corduroys. hehEffortlessly Averagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17489062294151051942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2307850158631350812.post-12428907211575473302008-01-14T14:36:00.000-05:002008-01-14T14:36:00.000-05:00LAS, you are right about the Cheeto capitalization...LAS, you are right about the Cheeto capitalization issue. I think I am conflicted about it because it seems a lowly air injected something or other covered in low-grade cheddar powder should not be worthy of a capital C. Also, Cheetos are just not that good to eat. I resent having to give them such distinction because I have almost nothing good to say about them. Swiffer, at least, has some Ninahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08506536350115105742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2307850158631350812.post-45345276091414418012008-01-14T10:39:00.000-05:002008-01-14T10:39:00.000-05:00These meetings sound like a lot of fun. I'm not b...These meetings sound like a lot of fun. I'm not being sarcastic, either. I love semantics and dismantling concepts and so forth. What a great story, too!Avitablehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08541188721193079705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2307850158631350812.post-53531617909311395992008-01-14T10:38:00.000-05:002008-01-14T10:38:00.000-05:00Well, how on earth do these genius writers describ...Well, how on earth do these genius writers describe anything not happening to a person's extremities? None of their characters have ever had a tummyache, or needed to "tone their core" with pilates, or what have you?<BR/><BR/>At this point I'd write a story revolving entirely around a person in a mannequin factory, who is the Quality Control Officer for the torsos - making sure that the arms andnightflyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04666773766092187348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2307850158631350812.post-46878566856904535152008-01-13T19:42:00.000-05:002008-01-13T19:42:00.000-05:00I'm not terribly shocked to hear that you're confl...I'm not terribly shocked to hear that you're conflicted, Nina. I was a little surprised to see all the comments about Cheetos. BTW, Cheese Doodles from Wise are much better tasting.utenzihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15988445461413550750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2307850158631350812.post-43581007677026559432008-01-13T17:53:00.000-05:002008-01-13T17:53:00.000-05:00Torso is kind of a gross word actually. But, some...Torso <I>is</I> kind of a gross word actually. But, sometimes that might be what you're going for. All words have their place.<BR/><BR/>Also, I vote to capitalize Cheeto.Emhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02777565909515119985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2307850158631350812.post-87668538284677683092008-01-13T06:48:00.000-05:002008-01-13T06:48:00.000-05:00Show the image!Show the image!(T) (H) (B)https://www.blogger.com/profile/11687470323949210637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2307850158631350812.post-43591846234308778852008-01-13T01:47:00.000-05:002008-01-13T01:47:00.000-05:00I vote that Cheeto is a proper noun, since it's a ...I vote that Cheeto is a proper noun, since it's a brand name. As for corduroy, hmmm....Does it have to do with the sound that two legs wearing corduroy make when rubbing together while walking?..or maybe you're afraid of bears, and particularly that children's character, Corduroy?<BR/><BR/>Well, it seems you are not at a loss for words, but I want you to know that you've also just been tagged.<BRAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01577503870057852450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2307850158631350812.post-68142206683312444132008-01-12T23:02:00.000-05:002008-01-12T23:02:00.000-05:00There was a character in the "Pepper Ann" cartoon ...There was a character in the "Pepper Ann" cartoon who threw out the comment that he didn't like the word "moist." Of course, he also said that field trips made him "dry." He was a weird kid.<BR/><BR/>I don't know if Matt Groening still does this, but I remember when I was in college his comic would have a yearly list of words he wanted banned--your group's discussion reminded me of that. Kate Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03555660993363611776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2307850158631350812.post-26243113573421556492008-01-12T20:05:00.000-05:002008-01-12T20:05:00.000-05:00*sobbing in a corner because you have a very large...*sobbing in a corner because you have a very large circle of cool friends, SMART ones, even!, and live in NYC while I waste away here in Iowa among the cornfields and cows*<BR/><BR/>Repunctuate THAT sister. ;-)<BR/><BR/>I think I might have a little iCrush on you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2307850158631350812.post-72801017980152985822008-01-12T19:28:00.000-05:002008-01-12T19:28:00.000-05:00torso torso torso!! lol I think torso is a funny w...torso torso torso!! lol I think torso is a funny word, but after hearing about your friend's reaction to it... I think it is actually hilarious! we are having some company in a little while, I'm going to ask them all what they think of the word torso... I might get back to you if their replies are anything worth while! :) <BR/>why do you not like the word corduroy?? just wondering... past bf withJenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14273782359824312027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2307850158631350812.post-2775330099027849232008-01-12T18:56:00.000-05:002008-01-12T18:56:00.000-05:00PS: Also like corduroy, but I can never spell it....PS: Also like corduroy, but I can never spell it. <BR/><BR/>I wear it a lot. I don't have any jeans. That might make me weird. Weirder. Whatever.Mollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02684472385651395069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2307850158631350812.post-71710009763892514162008-01-12T18:55:00.000-05:002008-01-12T18:55:00.000-05:00Torso is a good word.I had a piece of butcher pape...Torso is a good word.<BR/><BR/>I had a piece of butcher paper on my wall in my classroom and the kids were supposed to write words and phrases that loved / hated. I titled it "Eating the Honey of Words" (Bly) and they covered it. I think I should do it again this year, though I no longer teacher creative writing. Just to celebrate.<BR/><BR/>Moist was their number one least favorite.<BR/><BR/>Mollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02684472385651395069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2307850158631350812.post-67206352708845612102008-01-12T14:14:00.000-05:002008-01-12T14:14:00.000-05:00There is never any reason to use the word corduroy...There is never any reason to use the word corduroy in anything. There is also no good argument for wearing it. Unless you like to sound like your thighs are zipping and unzipping every time you walk.Meganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15049341972075281915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2307850158631350812.post-75687042973731932892008-01-12T14:01:00.000-05:002008-01-12T14:01:00.000-05:00Hmmm..."Her hair was braided in neat rows much lik...Hmmm...<BR/><BR/>"Her hair was braided in neat rows much like the peaks and valleys of a pair of comfortable, but little used, corduroy pants."<BR/><BR/>Yeah, i can see why it would be off-putting.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2307850158631350812.post-13193929672410167162008-01-12T13:18:00.000-05:002008-01-12T13:18:00.000-05:00I know! I know! Corduroy - from "corde du roi" and...I know! I know! Corduroy - from "corde du roi" and loosely translated as "cloth of the king" - is CLEARLY elitist and is therefore TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE. <BR/><BR/>It's also ugly. And it reminds me of LIC hipsters in their stupid vintage Levi cords. BAH.Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01702448906893352416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2307850158631350812.post-55442001836992343252008-01-12T12:09:00.000-05:002008-01-12T12:09:00.000-05:00Cheetos is a brand actually - the trademark, so ye...Cheetos is a brand actually - the trademark, so yes, I believe capitalizing is appropriate. The generic being cheese puff - and Cheetos should worry about "Cheetos" being used to mean cheese puff. Like Kleenex or Xerox, or Swiffer, or any number of other things. I am going to go swiffer.EmmaLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01976963296705941968noreply@blogger.com