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Posted by pamsterdam on 2005-07-13 07:16:47 +0000

Please tell me you used the word "gosh" for comic effect. Or are you really a cricket-playing public schoolboy, hm? Have you read yet that all 4 of the bombers were British-born? And they were all 30 or younger? So sad. The guy who was the brains behind the attack was on a plane out of the country hours before the bombs went off. I guess that's the way to do it - convince young, impressionable people to do your dirty work for you, then get the hell out of there. I'm really glad you're ok, Trav. I mean, I barely know you, but you know how emotional we septics get. I cry during every episode of Holby City. Um, and EastEnders. Er... and frequently during the news.

Posted by Travis on 2005-07-13 10:23:58 +0000

i did use it for slight comic effect - although you have me worried now, im the charming bit of northern rough in an office full of old etonians and oxbridge types. It would be jolly unpleasant if i was to start speaking like them ;-)

Posted by pamsterdam on 2005-07-13 10:36:48 +0000

Ooh, Travis, "the charming bit of northern rough"! A shiver just ran down my spine, you naughty boy. I'm a married woman, you can't speak to me like that! ;-) A posh bloke from Torquay once told me, rather sniffily, "You only go in for uncultured accents, don't you, Pam?" I was rather proud of that comment, but then he told me I reminded him of Ruby Wax! I'd have socked him, but I don't punch men in glasses. Jolly! Mum-in-law says "jolly" constantly. Gives me the giggles.

Posted by tgl on 2005-07-13 16:02:34 +0000

I guess that's the way to do it - convince young, impressionable people to do your dirty work for you, then get the hell out of there. I'm sure it wasn't intended, but the comedic effect is bracing RE: the American way.

Posted by pamsterdam on 2005-07-13 16:34:47 +0000

How sure are you? :-)

Posted by tgl on 2005-07-14 01:17:28 +0000

Marsha, Marsha, Marsha!

Posted by rladew on 2005-07-14 21:31:17 +0000

I'm always surprised when someone who I otherwise think is funny, smart, and well-written admits to liking Travis's spoken word, having read his books, and how powerful his work is and how much it means to them. _______________________________

Posted by pamsterdam on 2005-07-14 21:33:32 +0000

You shame me yet again, sir.

Posted by G lib on 2005-07-15 14:20:52 +0000

You're baiting me, I know you are! ________________ --Feminazi

Posted by pamsterdam on 2005-07-15 14:27:55 +0000

Heh heh heh.

Posted by rladew on 2005-07-15 16:01:17 +0000

My maturity level on the board is dropping to new lows. sorry. seemed like a good post at the time. no disrespect intended... _______________________________

Posted by rladew on 2005-07-15 16:01:17 +0000

My maturity level on the board is dropping to new lows. sorry. seemed like a good post at the time. no disrespect intended... _______________________________

Posted by tgl on 2005-07-15 16:05:14 +0000

Heh heh heh.

Posted by tgl on 2005-07-15 16:05:26 +0000

Heh heh heh.

Posted by G lib on 2005-07-15 17:15:07 +0000

heh heh heh ________________ --Feminazi

Posted by G lib on 2005-07-15 17:15:27 +0000

heh heh heh. ________________ --Feminazi

Posted by Rideside Ref on 2005-07-15 17:21:57 +0000

Let's keep the thread moving along, people.

Posted by G lib on 2005-07-15 17:32:20 +0000

COME ON, REF! (Imagine me all up in your face, arms waving...) . Rideside Ref, you didn't recognize the triple total-kenobie dropped fagan? The thread IS moving right along. . Sheee-eit ________________ --Feminazi

Posted by Rideside Ref on 2005-07-15 17:41:08 +0000

The call stands.