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Forum: Fashion 03-10-2006, 08:30 AM
Replies: 976
Views: 324,928
Posted By Tall One In Black
Google "photos hairstyles" and you'll get a...

Google "photos hairstyles" and you'll get a zillion links. Some of them have pop-ups, though.

www.lip-service.com and www.hottopic.com sell clothes, but their models often have unusual...
Forum: General 03-10-2006, 07:59 AM
Replies: 24,061
Views: 2,373,701
Posted By Tall One In Black
Omega 3s are good for your body even in small...

Omega 3s are good for your body even in small quantities, but I wouldn't expect much of a difference in moods with that low dose of EPA (less than 20% of what was shown to be successful in studies). ...
Forum: General 03-10-2006, 07:46 AM
Replies: 24,061
Views: 2,373,701
Posted By Tall One In Black
Congratulations! :) I was given a Delta Mu...

Congratulations! :)

I was given a Delta Mu Delta key (it's like Phi Kappa Phi for business majors) and a few other things. Do you have a specific question?
Forum: Shill 03-09-2006, 06:20 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,746
Posted By Tall One In Black
In case anyone's interested: It's been...

In case anyone's interested:
It's been announced that Combichrist is playing at CXII.
Forum: Music 03-09-2006, 06:16 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,414
Posted By Tall One In Black
The show in D.C. was good. The lights and...

The show in D.C. was good. The lights and screens and other stuff on stage made it quite a spectacle.


http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a339/TallOneInBlack/NIN/smallNIN013.jpg
...
Forum: General 03-09-2006, 05:50 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 17,150
Posted By Tall One In Black
We still haven't established what gothic tools...

We still haven't established what gothic tools are, but whatever they are, I'm sure they are used by Gothic Cabinet Craft to make furniture.

http://www.gothiccabinetcraft.com/index.php
Forum: General 03-09-2006, 05:40 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 17,150
Posted By Tall One In Black
Watch out! With those ears, he can hear you from...

Watch out! With those ears, he can hear you from 100 miles away. He might gather 5000 of his little bat buddies to bat-nap you in the middle of the night. ;)

Hey! Why didn't I know about the...
Forum: General 03-09-2006, 03:17 PM
Replies: 660
Views: 143,540
Posted By Tall One In Black
My voice is as low-pitched as EPS's, but with...

My voice is as low-pitched as EPS's, but with none of the silk. I hate hearing recordings of my voice because I hate my accent.
Forum: General 03-09-2006, 02:47 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 17,150
Posted By Tall One In Black
I hope you mean bat-shaped burgers. You can't...

I hope you mean bat-shaped burgers. You can't mean that you're cooking real bats! The horror is too much to bear! Bats are too cuuuute to cook.
Forum: General 03-09-2006, 02:44 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 17,150
Posted By Tall One In Black
Golly gee, I shore am glad you uxplained that tah...

Golly gee, I shore am glad you uxplained that tah me. I didn't git whut you meant with all them big fancy words.

I was not asking for a definition of the word "tool." (By the way, you suck at...
Forum: General 03-09-2006, 08:13 AM
Replies: 118
Views: 17,150
Posted By Tall One In Black
Favorite goth tool? WTF? I could be corny...

Favorite goth tool? WTF?

I could be corny and say that my favorite tool is my stud finder.

I have my very own toolbox filled with hammer, screwdrivers, allen wrenches, pliers, staple gun, tape...
Forum: General 03-09-2006, 07:57 AM
Replies: 24,061
Views: 2,373,701
Posted By Tall One In Black
If you're purchasing fish oil for help with...

If you're purchasing fish oil for help with moods, focus on finding an oil with lots of EPA.

"The two active ingredients of omega-3 fish oil are EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA...
Forum: Fashion 03-08-2006, 04:07 PM
Replies: 976
Views: 324,928
Posted By Tall One In Black
In my experience, nothing but serious bleaching. ...

In my experience, nothing but serious bleaching. Since you're planning on another dark color, you might be successful in lightening your hair enough to cover nicely with a dark red. I would...
Forum: General 03-07-2006, 03:30 PM
Replies: 19,401
Views: 1,616,142
Posted By Tall One In Black
Holier than thou

Holier than thou
Forum: General 03-07-2006, 03:28 PM
Replies: 232
Views: 28,404
Posted By Tall One In Black
In the mood for some Chinese food? Maybe a tasty...

In the mood for some Chinese food? Maybe a tasty soup:

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a339/TallOneInBlack/manfruit.jpg


Or a delicious snack:
...
Forum: Fashion 03-07-2006, 12:06 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 21,286
Posted By Tall One In Black
I don't wear high heels. The closest I come are...

I don't wear high heels. The closest I come are 2" block heels on boots.

Two reasons:
1. I won't wear uncomfortable shoes.
2. I make no attempt to look sexy. In fact, given the choice, I'd...
Forum: Shill 03-06-2006, 07:09 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,746
Posted By Tall One In Black
Bats add a whole new level of kick-assness to New...

Bats add a whole new level of kick-assness to New Rocks. :D And you'll have them soon; I sent them today. They're going to look hella wicked on you!!

Thanks for buying them - the money is...
Forum: Music 03-05-2006, 07:55 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 15,401
Posted By Tall One In Black
1. Choose a band / artist: Tapping the Vein ...

1. Choose a band / artist:
Tapping the Vein

2. Are you male or female:
Butterfly

3. Describe yourself:
Undone

4. How do some people feel about you:
Forum: Whining 03-05-2006, 07:18 PM
Replies: 172
Views: 20,824
Posted By Tall One In Black
The word you're looking for is serotonin. ...

The word you're looking for is serotonin.

You're quite right to suggest trying fish oil and exercise before resorting to medication. While medication can be a lifesaver for some, it has a host of...
Forum: General 03-05-2006, 07:02 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,690
Posted By Tall One In Black
1. Everyone in the world will follow the golden...

1. Everyone in the world will follow the golden rule.
2. My guy will be happy for the rest of his life.
3. I will be telekenetic.
Forum: Whining 03-05-2006, 09:12 AM
Replies: 139
Views: 15,279
Posted By Tall One In Black
You want an age limit on abortion? Because...

You want an age limit on abortion? Because 15-year-olds are more mature and better equipped to handle the emotional consequences than 25-year-olds, right?

It sounds like you want to write an...
Forum: Whining 03-05-2006, 09:06 AM
Replies: 172
Views: 20,824
Posted By Tall One In Black
Totally. One out of five sounds right. Two out...

Totally. One out of five sounds right. Two out of ten... well, that's outrageous. ;)
Forum: Whining 03-05-2006, 09:04 AM
Replies: 172
Views: 20,824
Posted By Tall One In Black
That's good advice for someone who's dealing with...

That's good advice for someone who's dealing with a mild bout of depression. Eating healthy - including cutting out mood-altering foods like processed sugar, caffeine, and alcholo - and adding omega...
Forum: Whining 03-05-2006, 08:56 AM
Replies: 172
Views: 20,824
Posted By Tall One In Black
Where the hell did you get that...

Where the hell did you get that "statistic"?
Forum: General 03-04-2006, 07:16 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 14,672
Posted By Tall One In Black
Yes, I know. That's why I wrote it. This forum...

Yes, I know. That's why I wrote it. This forum is filled with quotes from other members. Sorry I didn't cite your name.
Forum: Fashion 03-04-2006, 09:53 AM
Replies: 976
Views: 324,928
Posted By Tall One In Black
The pic is definitely PhotoShopped. It even...

The pic is definitely PhotoShopped. It even looks fake, especially with the lip color being identical to the hair color.

I've seen dye that came in three different colors, and the photo on the...
Forum: General 03-04-2006, 09:48 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 14,672
Posted By Tall One In Black
I'm not offended. And I'll be "funny" if I want,...

I'm not offended. And I'll be "funny" if I want, whether you think there's a need for it or not. When you post a question on a public forum, you take what you get for answers.

You're right,...
Forum: Fashion 03-04-2006, 08:32 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 9,841
Posted By Tall One In Black
All hail the CHI! The CHI is the luxury model of...

All hail the CHI! The CHI is the luxury model of ceramic straighteners; the best on the market. I've had good results with my $80 ceramic iron, though. My hair ends up shiny and smooth.

You...
Forum: Fashion 03-04-2006, 08:21 AM
Replies: 883
Views: 118,690
Posted By Tall One In Black
If you have never done any sewing before,...

If you have never done any sewing before, starting with gloves might be frustrating. It's challenging to sew something small - hemming the ends of the finger holes will be a real bitch. It's also...
Forum: Fashion 03-04-2006, 08:15 AM
Replies: 976
Views: 324,928
Posted By Tall One In Black
That all seems like valid, helpful advice.

That all seems like valid, helpful advice.
Forum: Fashion 03-04-2006, 08:13 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 6,083
Posted By Tall One In Black
I think you should leave the grammar advice to...

I think you should leave the grammar advice to those who don't randomly capitalize words like "Correct" and "Capitalization" and do know that a space follows a punctuation mark.


Can we please...
Forum: General 03-04-2006, 08:03 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 14,672
Posted By Tall One In Black
Q2. What does Goth mean to you? To me,...

Q2. What does Goth mean to you?


To me, Goth means being someone's research project every two weeks.
Forum: General 03-04-2006, 08:00 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 8,067
Posted By Tall One In Black
Ben, Thanks for the laugh. And the cry. ...

Ben,
Thanks for the laugh. And the cry.

Now, where did I put my bifocals? It's time for my Geritol.
Forum: General 03-03-2006, 08:15 PM
Replies: 19,401
Views: 1,616,142
Posted By Tall One In Black
cabbage patch

cabbage patch
Forum: Fashion 03-03-2006, 07:28 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 6,083
Posted By Tall One In Black
I had mediocre results with RIT dye. Maggot,...

I had mediocre results with RIT dye.

Maggot, a favor to ask - please stop typing "lol." Netspeak is annoying.
Forum: Whining 03-03-2006, 07:20 PM
Replies: 173
Views: 20,553
Posted By Tall One In Black
But Wolfmoon, we weren't talking about the...

But Wolfmoon, we weren't talking about the trouser snake! ;)
Forum: General 03-03-2006, 07:16 PM
Replies: 19,401
Views: 1,616,142
Posted By Tall One In Black
Roscoe P. Coltrane

Roscoe P. Coltrane
Forum: Whining 03-03-2006, 01:44 PM
Replies: 173
Views: 20,553
Posted By Tall One In Black
I can't speak for other denominations, but...

I can't speak for other denominations, but Baptists do believe that all non-Christians are going to Hell. Baptists believe that you must accept Jesus Christ as your savior; that's the only way to...
Forum: Fashion 03-03-2006, 01:24 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 6,083
Posted By Tall One In Black
You should be able to find plenty of links with...

You should be able to find plenty of links with Google.
http://www.pburch.net/dyeing/FAQ/washingmachine.shtml
http://www.ritdye.com/d.asp

If you're going to dye your pants black or some other...
Forum: Fashion 03-03-2006, 11:26 AM
Replies: 459
Views: 75,367
Posted By Tall One In Black
Yes, they're the New Rocks with the bat on the...

Yes, they're the New Rocks with the bat on the toe.

I usually wear a size 9.5 wide, and the 41s fit me with room to spare. I'd say they're something like a U.S. women's size 10+.
Forum: General 03-02-2006, 02:18 PM
Replies: 24,061
Views: 2,373,701
Posted By Tall One In Black
Yeah, the Marilyn Manson piece was a good one. ...

Yeah, the Marilyn Manson piece was a good one.

http://www.theonion.com/content/node/28771
Forum: General 03-02-2006, 10:59 AM
Replies: 279
Views: 25,271
Posted By Tall One In Black
Sometimes I think it would be handy to have a...

Sometimes I think it would be handy to have a Depression Inducer. It could be used to induce depression on all the lunatics who are rioting and starting wars. They would lose all motivation and...
Forum: General 03-02-2006, 10:54 AM
Replies: 279
Views: 25,271
Posted By Tall One In Black
There is definitely a link between pain/sickness...

There is definitely a link between pain/sickness and depression - and the link works both ways. A person suffering from chronic pain is likely to become depressed. And a depressed person is likely...
Forum: General 03-02-2006, 08:49 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,956
Posted By Tall One In Black
One of my tasks at work is setting up meetings,...

One of my tasks at work is setting up meetings, including ordering the food. If there’s any left over, I give it to the people in my group (mostly 20-something guys with fast metabolism).

There...
Forum: General 03-02-2006, 07:45 AM
Replies: 279
Views: 25,271
Posted By Tall One In Black
Sounds like what goes on in my head. I have...

Sounds like what goes on in my head. I have pitifully low self-esteem. I dislike myself, so it's hard for me to believe that anyone else would like me.
Forum: General 03-02-2006, 07:37 AM
Replies: 2,153
Views: 318,269
Posted By Tall One In Black
I think 2” taller is perfect. Admittedly, I...

I think 2” taller is perfect. Admittedly, I haven’t dated a lot of men who are significantly taller than I am – there are only so many 6’4” men to be found – but I found that the 6” difference in...
Forum: Introductions 03-01-2006, 03:38 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,505
Posted By Tall One In Black
Ha ha ha ha ha! That struck me funny!

Ha ha ha ha ha! That struck me funny!
Forum: Introductions 03-01-2006, 03:34 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,059
Posted By Tall One In Black
Woodbridge, the shopping mecca of NoVa! In...

Woodbridge, the shopping mecca of NoVa!

In the global scope of gothic.net, I'm your neighbor - I live in Arlington. Howdy, neighbor. :)
Forum: General 03-01-2006, 03:07 PM
Replies: 24,061
Views: 2,373,701
Posted By Tall One In Black
On our first day of class, someone asked one of...

On our first day of class, someone asked one of my high school teachers if there would be any quizzes. He said, "No, I don't give quizzes. I just give little quizzicles."

So I asked him if there...
Forum: General 03-01-2006, 03:05 PM
Replies: 19,401
Views: 1,616,142
Posted By Tall One In Black
Questions? Comments? Miseries?

Questions? Comments? Miseries?
Forum: Fashion 03-01-2006, 02:55 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 9,841
Posted By Tall One In Black
Buy a ceramic straightener. It will take you all...

Buy a ceramic straightener. It will take you all of two minutes to straighten that small lock of hair.

Heat can damage your hair, but using conditioner will combat the damage.

Frizz Ease is...
Forum: Whining 03-01-2006, 02:50 PM
Replies: 8,089
Poll: Rant Thread
Views: 725,593
Posted By Tall One In Black
Reject Bunnies reminds me of someone I once knew....

Reject Bunnies reminds me of someone I once knew. This guy had a wicked BDSM fetish... but thought that using a sex toy was disgusting.

When he made a disparaging comment about vibrators, I...
Forum: General 03-01-2006, 02:24 PM
Replies: 19,401
Views: 1,616,142
Posted By Tall One In Black
... my dear Watson

... my dear Watson
Forum: Shill 03-01-2006, 02:19 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,746
Posted By Tall One In Black
Julia, I'm sorry to hear that. :( I...

Julia,
I'm sorry to hear that. :(


I wonder if I'll be the only gothic.netter there?
Forum: General 03-01-2006, 02:15 PM
Replies: 2,153
Views: 318,269
Posted By Tall One In Black
I automatically assume he's an arrogant jerk and...

I automatically assume he's an arrogant jerk and immediately stop listening to him. :P



Personally, I don't subscribe to the "bigger is better" theory, at least for myself. I've had two...
Forum: General 03-01-2006, 09:58 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,956
Posted By Tall One In Black
Of course. Whatever works for you. There...

Of course. Whatever works for you.

There are multiple reasons for fasting/abstaining. I have two goals:
- get control back from my food cravings and stop the mood swings induced by sugar,...
Forum: General 02-28-2006, 01:22 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,956
Posted By Tall One In Black
Lent, or the 40-day countdown

I was introduced to the concept of Lent in Catholic school. While I’m no longer religious, I still believe that giving up a habit or vice for 40 days is a useful exercise in self-control and...
Forum: General 02-28-2006, 11:56 AM
Replies: 19,401
Views: 1,616,142
Posted By Tall One In Black
the fourth dimension

the fourth dimension
Forum: Fashion 02-28-2006, 11:49 AM
Replies: 459
Views: 75,367
Posted By Tall One In Black
My right foot is larger than my left. Not enough...

My right foot is larger than my left. Not enough to warrant two different shoe sizes, but enough that my right foot is usually a bit cramped in shoes that fit my left foot well. If I can find shoes...
Forum: General 02-28-2006, 11:16 AM
Replies: 142
Views: 18,637
Posted By Tall One In Black
Wise Child, You can borrow me anytime. I come...

Wise Child,
You can borrow me anytime. I come standard with black attire and stompy New Rocks for an added level of "badassness." ;)

EPS,
Glad I could make you laugh, pretty lady. I must...
Forum: General 02-28-2006, 11:11 AM
Replies: 279
Views: 25,271
Posted By Tall One In Black
Yay! Bats! Can I keep 'em? :) Thanks for...

Yay! Bats! Can I keep 'em? :)

Thanks for the note. CI isn't stressing me out. I just haven't been feeling good the past few days. Yesterday was especially bad. :(

I am finally at the...
Forum: Fashion 02-28-2006, 11:01 AM
Replies: 459
Views: 75,367
Posted By Tall One In Black
I'll add my two favorite links for New Rocks: ...

I'll add my two favorite links for New Rocks:
Cloggs http://www.cloggs.co.uk/icat/brndftwrnewrockcats
Vixens and Angels http://www.vixensandangels.com/

Cloggs has the best prices. Even their...
Forum: General 02-28-2006, 10:38 AM
Replies: 142
Views: 18,637
Posted By Tall One In Black
There are no words to explain the level of my...

There are no words to explain the level of my intolerance for this. If you're stupid enough to allow your phone to ring in the theater, you damn well better act apologetic and shut it off...
Forum: General 02-28-2006, 10:13 AM
Replies: 279
Views: 25,271
Posted By Tall One In Black
Nothing in your post gave me any indication that...

Nothing in your post gave me any indication that you were trying to help.

In fact, blithe statements like "From what I have seen from depression… all it is is a lack of self-belief" imply that...
Forum: General 02-27-2006, 08:45 PM
Replies: 19,401
Views: 1,616,142
Posted By Tall One In Black
Off with her head!

Off with her head!
Forum: Whining 02-27-2006, 08:21 PM
Replies: 8,089
Poll: Rant Thread
Views: 725,593
Posted By Tall One In Black
conversation with depression

I hate you.

I lie down at bedtime and you attack me. The sadness strangles me. It’s heavy; it squeezes me so tightly I can barely breathe. The tears start to flow down my face. The noise in my...
Forum: General 02-27-2006, 07:08 PM
Replies: 19,401
Views: 1,616,142
Posted By Tall One In Black
I'm Henry VIII, I am, I am!

I'm Henry VIII, I am, I am!
Forum: General 02-27-2006, 07:07 PM
Replies: 142
Views: 18,637
Posted By Tall One In Black
I have so many peeves, it would take hours to...

I have so many peeves, it would take hours to list them.

I don't like being peevish, but I always notice flaws in everything, and those flaws bother me. I'm overly sensitive. Sometimes I feel...
Forum: General 02-27-2006, 03:23 PM
Replies: 19,401
Views: 1,616,142
Posted By Tall One In Black
way to go ....

way to go



....
Forum: Fashion 02-27-2006, 03:18 PM
Replies: 976
Views: 324,928
Posted By Tall One In Black
It's called a highlight cap. It's good for...

It's called a highlight cap. It's good for natural-looking highlights. However, it will not work for chunks of color because the holes are very small and only allow thin locks of hair through.
...
Forum: Fashion 02-27-2006, 03:14 PM
Replies: 459
Views: 75,367
Posted By Tall One In Black
I like Lacuna Coil. I saw them with Tapping the...

I like Lacuna Coil. I saw them with Tapping the Vein in 2004. Cristina has a fantastic voice live.

But I really hate her shoes. :P
...
Forum: Whining 02-27-2006, 03:08 PM
Replies: 8,089
Poll: Rant Thread
Views: 725,593
Posted By Tall One In Black
I don't mean to make fun of you, but I find it...

I don't mean to make fun of you, but I find it amusing when people think of the expiration date on milk as some sort of deadline - like the milk is guaranteed to be good up until midnight of that...
Forum: Whining 02-27-2006, 02:59 PM
Replies: 8,089
Poll: Rant Thread
Views: 725,593
Posted By Tall One In Black
I love that part! He runs up to the water to put...

I love that part! He runs up to the water to put out his burning head... that was great!

I think I need to watch LOTR tonight. ;)
Forum: General 02-27-2006, 02:53 PM
Replies: 279
Views: 25,271
Posted By Tall One In Black
Right you are. Usually I wouldn't bother. ...

Right you are. Usually I wouldn't bother. Today, however, I'm in a pissy foul mood. I don't like myself this way.
Forum: General 02-27-2006, 02:51 PM
Replies: 2,153
Views: 318,269
Posted By Tall One In Black
But are you less filling? Oh,...

But are you less filling?





Oh, come on... it had to be said.
Forum: General 02-27-2006, 02:50 PM
Replies: 24,061
Views: 2,373,701
Posted By Tall One In Black
Ah, lawyers. I worked in court reporting for six...

Ah, lawyers. I worked in court reporting for six years; it makes you doubt that there's any decency left in this world. I never could decide who was worse - the lazy plaintiffs suing for "free"...
Forum: General 02-27-2006, 02:39 PM
Replies: 279
Views: 25,271
Posted By Tall One In Black
I hate people like you. You think you know...

I hate people like you. You think you know depression because you witnessed it in one person? Well, in that case, I'm an expert on IRS regulations because my mom owns a tax business.

My theory? ...
Forum: General 02-27-2006, 02:18 PM
Replies: 2,153
Views: 318,269
Posted By Tall One In Black
Suddenly I'm having second thoughts about...

Suddenly I'm having second thoughts about finishing my yogurt.


Eyes,
I have read that taste does vary depending on the guy and his diet. Healthier men are supposed to taste better.
Forum: General 02-26-2006, 04:00 PM
Replies: 279
Views: 25,271
Posted By Tall One In Black
By the replies here, I'm judging your "worst...

By the replies here, I'm judging your "worst habit" question to mean "worst trait."

My worst trait is that I have depression. Not the "look at me, I'm sooo gothic, I'm depressed" crap - the...
Forum: Whining 02-26-2006, 03:50 PM
Replies: 8,089
Poll: Rant Thread
Views: 725,593
Posted By Tall One In Black
Trees rock! Wait, that doesn't sound right. ...

Trees rock!

Wait, that doesn't sound right. Trees are awesome!

The scene in LOTR: The Two Towers where the trees come in and destroy Saruman's tower proves that messing with trees = BAD IDEA. ...
Forum: Fashion 02-26-2006, 03:35 PM
Replies: 459
Views: 75,367
Posted By Tall One In Black
Scary Godmother is a Halloween-inspired fairy...

Scary Godmother is a Halloween-inspired fairy godmother. She's the star of her own comic drawn by Jill Thompson. http://www.jillthompsonart.com/

Everything in her world has a touch of Halloween....
Forum: General 02-26-2006, 03:01 PM
Replies: 19,401
Views: 1,616,142
Posted By Tall One In Black
It does a body good.

It does a body good.
Forum: Whining 02-25-2006, 10:19 PM
Replies: 8,089
Poll: Rant Thread
Views: 725,593
Posted By Tall One In Black
It's hard to say without knowing all the facts. ...

It's hard to say without knowing all the facts. With what you've presented here, though, I'd probably tell her to kiss off and never speak to her again. You're an adult. She has no right to nag...
Forum: Introductions 02-25-2006, 10:13 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,118
Posted By Tall One In Black
Xnguela posted that her screen name was her real...

Xnguela posted that her screen name was her real name in code, and she posted one letter of the key to the code. I understood that to be a challenge. I solved the code in less than 60 seconds and...
Forum: Introductions 02-25-2006, 09:55 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,118
Posted By Tall One In Black
I didn't like it when I got flamed on my second...

I didn't like it when I got flamed on my second or third day, so I try to cut newbies some slack.

For this one, however, I think the slack should be used to tie its hands together so it can't...
Forum: General 02-25-2006, 09:46 PM
Replies: 19,401
Views: 1,616,142
Posted By Tall One In Black
give it away now

give it away now
Forum: Introductions 02-25-2006, 09:45 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,118
Posted By Tall One In Black
"A sence of poisen rashanality"?! I had to...

"A sence of poisen rashanality"?!

I had to turn off the Idiot Lock on my keyboard to be able to type that.

Pixi, a piece of advice:
Stop using the books as doorstops and try reading them...
Forum: TV, Movies, & Games 02-25-2006, 08:45 PM
Replies: 4,748
Views: 961,895
Posted By Tall One In Black
Wallace and Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit ...

Wallace and Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit

:D
Forum: Fashion 02-25-2006, 04:11 PM
Replies: 459
Views: 75,367
Posted By Tall One In Black
I think a thread about gothic shoes would be...

I think a thread about gothic shoes would be lacking without a mention of Scary Godmother, who has the best spooky shoe collection of all! :D
...
Forum: Fashion 02-25-2006, 04:10 PM
Replies: 459
Views: 75,367
Posted By Tall One In Black
I will probably resort to having a pair of boots...

I will probably resort to having a pair of boots custom-made eventually. The price would be worth it. I always have to pay a lot for shoes anyway; I can't just go to a shoe store and pick up what's...
Forum: General 02-24-2006, 09:51 PM
Replies: 19,401
Views: 1,616,142
Posted By Tall One In Black
Circle V ...

Circle V


...
Forum: General 02-24-2006, 09:47 PM
Replies: 19,401
Views: 1,616,142
Posted By Tall One In Black
Indiana Jones

Indiana Jones
Forum: General 02-24-2006, 09:44 PM
Replies: 24,061
Views: 2,373,701
Posted By Tall One In Black
Ben, He's not my boyfriend. However, my...

Ben,
He's not my boyfriend. However, my boyfriend is not American either.

I was drawn to them for similar reasons. It wasn't until later that I realized that the qualities I like about them are...
Forum: Whining 02-24-2006, 09:13 PM
Replies: 8,089
Poll: Rant Thread
Views: 725,593
Posted By Tall One In Black
I killed my vacuum cleaner. Well,...

I killed my vacuum cleaner.

Well, technically my hair killed my vacuum cleaner. Apparently there was a ton of looooong hairs that got wrapped around the brush roller. The roller got stuck and...
Forum: General 02-24-2006, 09:02 PM
Replies: 24,061
Views: 2,373,701
Posted By Tall One In Black
Mail-order brides from Russia. Hmmmm. This is...

Mail-order brides from Russia. Hmmmm. This is strange to me.

My good friend is Russian, and what I like about him most is that he's not like American men (arrogant, aggressive, overly fixated on...
Forum: Fashion 02-24-2006, 03:34 PM
Replies: 459
Views: 75,367
Posted By Tall One In Black
What I really want are knee-high black Victorian...

What I really want are knee-high black Victorian "granny" boots. Alas, I have wide feet, so the chances of finding any that fit are practically zero.
...
Forum: General 02-24-2006, 02:52 PM
Replies: 24,061
Views: 2,373,701
Posted By Tall One In Black
I think we could successfully replace "Chuck...

I think we could successfully replace "Chuck Norris" with "edible_eye" in most instances. ;)

For example:
Chuck Norris - or edible_eye - doesn't actually write stories, the words assemble...
Forum: Music 02-24-2006, 02:28 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,699
Posted By Tall One In Black
Great! See ya there! ;)

Great! See ya there! ;)
Forum: General 02-24-2006, 01:52 PM
Replies: 19,401
Views: 1,616,142
Posted By Tall One In Black
sequencing

sequencing
Forum: General 02-24-2006, 01:42 PM
Replies: 24,061
Views: 2,373,701
Posted By Tall One In Black
Thanks to the Chuck Norris list below, I ended up...

Thanks to the Chuck Norris list below, I ended up at www.chucknorrisfacts.com and have spent the last half hour choking on my laughs as I sit at work.

TOO FUNNY!!!
Forum: Fashion 02-24-2006, 10:18 AM
Replies: 459
Views: 75,367
Posted By Tall One In Black
I prefer boots, too. In fact, I almost always...

I prefer boots, too. In fact, I almost always wear boots. The Mary Janes are one of only three pairs of shoes I wear - the others being Chucks and another pair of work-appropriate Mary Janes. ...
Forum: General 02-23-2006, 07:44 PM
Replies: 19,401
Views: 1,616,142
Posted By Tall One In Black
wedgie ......

wedgie




......
Forum: Fashion 02-23-2006, 03:33 PM
Replies: 459
Views: 75,367
Posted By Tall One In Black
I love Mary Janes. I don't like platforms,...

I love Mary Janes. I don't like platforms, though.

Vixens and Angels has a good selection of cute Mary Janes at low prices. The canvas and velvet ones are only $15; the faux leather are only...
Forum: General 02-23-2006, 03:19 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,676
Posted By Tall One In Black
I don’t collect anything. I’m too practical to...

I don’t collect anything. I’m too practical to justify spending money on things that have no use or purpose. Plus, things don’t mean much to me. I think traveling and/or a memorable experience is...
Forum: Whining 02-22-2006, 01:51 PM
Replies: 8,089
Poll: Rant Thread
Views: 725,593
Posted By Tall One In Black
I disagree. I don't think it's normal to get...

I disagree. I don't think it's normal to get paranoid just because you see your guy next to a woman. In fact, I think being that paranoid is a good way to drive away a man.

(Winged, I'm not...
Forum: General 02-22-2006, 07:31 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 8,067
Posted By Tall One In Black
"This message is hidden because ThinkDifferent is...

"This message is hidden because ThinkDifferent is on your ignore list."

But then I see the awesome people defending me. Seems TD said something mean about me! Let me think about what my reaction...
Forum: General 02-22-2006, 07:23 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,012
Posted By Tall One In Black
I hope that you, at some point in the past, had...

I hope that you, at some point in the past, had mentioned that you were thinking about implants. Because if he told you that out of the blue, that smacks of shallow jerk to me. I think it takes an...
Forum: Music 02-21-2006, 08:36 PM
Replies: 776
Views: 98,583
Posted By Tall One In Black
In preparation for CXII, the last CDs I bought...

In preparation for CXII, the last CDs I bought were:
Attrition, The Hidden Agenda
Bella Morte, Songs for the Dead
plus Qntal, Illuminate
Forum: Music 02-21-2006, 08:28 PM
Replies: 776
Views: 98,583
Posted By Tall One In Black
Convergence isn't a music festival. It's a hella...

Convergence isn't a music festival. It's a hella good time, but it's not a music festival.

Wolfie,
It's Wave Gotik Treffen... and I wanna go! 113 bands so far for this year! :O
Forum: General 02-21-2006, 08:11 PM
Replies: 421
Views: 47,585
Posted By Tall One In Black
You know, D.C. is very nice in the spring. *wink...

You know, D.C. is very nice in the spring. *wink wink*

Thanks. :) I must modestly admit that, despite her excess of personality, she is a good dog. She's actually a lot like me - stubborn,...
Forum: General 02-21-2006, 05:44 PM
Replies: 421
Views: 47,585
Posted By Tall One In Black
Here's my Bean Sidhe. ...

Here's my Bean Sidhe.

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a339/TallOneInBlack/Beanfront.jpg


And here she is engaging in one of her favorite activities: baking herself. Note that she's panting....
Forum: General 02-21-2006, 05:29 PM
Replies: 421
Views: 47,585
Posted By Tall One In Black
I love his little black tail! You'd better keep...

I love his little black tail! You'd better keep him close, I might have to steal him! TOO CUTE!

I love puppies. A good dose of puppies can cure me of even the foulest, darkest mood. :D
Forum: Whining 02-21-2006, 04:58 PM
Replies: 8,089
Poll: Rant Thread
Views: 725,593
Posted By Tall One In Black
The blepharoplasty takes priority for two main...

The blepharoplasty takes priority for two main reasons: 1. I've been wanting it for about a decade and 2. Though it's annoying, I can correct my vision without surgery.
Forum: Whining 02-21-2006, 03:52 PM
Replies: 8,089
Poll: Rant Thread
Views: 725,593
Posted By Tall One In Black
Do you need a temporarily adopted sister? I...

Do you need a temporarily adopted sister? I graduated in four years and stayed on the Dean's list. Surely the same rules would apply to me?! ;)

I had no problems with my contacts for many, many...
Forum: General 02-21-2006, 03:39 PM
Replies: 24,061
Views: 2,373,701
Posted By Tall One In Black
I don't think men like big feet. Unless they're...

I don't think men like big feet. Unless they're foot fetishists, of course. I'm pretty sure they don't like big hands ("man hands"). I doubt they like big noses. I think men like long legs, but...
Forum: Whining 02-21-2006, 03:30 PM
Replies: 8,089
Poll: Rant Thread
Views: 725,593
Posted By Tall One In Black
GeishaGirl, I can sympathize with your eye...

GeishaGirl, I can sympathize with your eye issues.

After 18 years of contact lenses, my eyes have said, "No more!" They itch and hurt constantly. And they are filled with creepy red blood...
Forum: Fashion 02-21-2006, 03:09 PM
Replies: 976
Views: 324,928
Posted By Tall One In Black
What do you consider low maintenance? And how...

What do you consider low maintenance? And how long is your hair?

My hair is thick, somewhat wavy, and prone to frizz. It's also extremely long. You might consider it high maintenance because it...
Forum: General 02-21-2006, 02:59 PM
Replies: 24,061
Views: 2,373,701
Posted By Tall One In Black
Elaborate?

Elaborate?
Forum: General 02-21-2006, 02:57 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 6,994
Posted By Tall One In Black
I prefer to do most "chore" type things alone -...

I prefer to do most "chore" type things alone - cleaning the house, going to the dentist, shopping, etc.

When I have time alone, I like to
- read
- surf the 'net while listening to music
-...
Forum: General 02-21-2006, 02:22 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 8,067
Posted By Tall One In Black
My co-workers thought I was 4-5 years younger...

My co-workers thought I was 4-5 years younger than I actually am, possibly because they're mostly 4-5 years younger than I am. I don't really know what Joe Q. Public thinks about my age.

Whether...
Forum: General 02-21-2006, 02:10 PM
Replies: 24,061
Views: 2,373,701
Posted By Tall One In Black
I can't do cute either. Cute is for normal-sized...

I can't do cute either. Cute is for normal-sized or petite women. I can do silly, though.

In talking about Liv Tyler recently, my boyfriend made a comment about "how big she is." I wasn't sure...
Forum: General 02-17-2006, 01:15 PM
Replies: 24,061
Views: 2,373,701
Posted By Tall One In Black
We had a wicked crazy week for weather. Saturday...

We had a wicked crazy week for weather. Saturday we got 10" of snow. Yesterday it was 60 degrees. Tomorrow the high is predicted to be 33.

Right now, it's like a wind tunnel. Gusts of up to 50...
Forum: General 02-16-2006, 12:56 PM
Replies: 245
Views: 28,166
Posted By Tall One In Black
Yo' Mama's so goth, she uses her fangs to pick...

Yo' Mama's so goth, she uses her fangs to pick the pebbles out of the soles of her New Rocks.
Forum: General 02-16-2006, 12:45 PM
Replies: 24,061
Views: 2,373,701
Posted By Tall One In Black
I want to see big piles of real snow... but I...

I want to see big piles of real snow... but I don't want to live with it long-term. It makes travel difficult.

I read that it costs New York $1,000,000 per inch to deal with the snow. :O
Forum: Whining 02-16-2006, 10:47 AM
Replies: 8,089
Poll: Rant Thread
Views: 725,593
Posted By Tall One In Black
Santarea, I am very sorry to hear about your...

Santarea,
I am very sorry to hear about your friend. I'm glad that he escaped with no brain damage, though. It's almost unbelievable that he could live through a 90 mph crash.

Though...
Forum: Shill 02-16-2006, 10:32 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,746
Posted By Tall One In Black
We could indeed. Just look for the tall chick in...

We could indeed. Just look for the tall chick in black.

er...

wait...

As effective as that is in a normal crowd, methinks it won't work so well at CXII. ;)
Forum: General 02-16-2006, 10:28 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,046
Posted By Tall One In Black
I like Badtz Maru. His stuff is often black,...

I like Badtz Maru. His stuff is often black, purple and silver - three of my favorite colors - and he has a badass attitude.

I have loads of Badtz Maru items - stationery, stickers, ruler, pencil...
Forum: General 02-16-2006, 10:22 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 7,509
Posted By Tall One In Black
I don't really think about death.

I don't really think about death.
Forum: Shill 02-15-2006, 04:14 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,746
Posted By Tall One In Black
WolfMoon, I wrote all sorts of comments about...

WolfMoon,
I wrote all sorts of comments about your situation, but then decided it was best to delete them. As you said, that's a rant for another day.


Julia,
I wish I was spending a tax...
Forum: Fashion 02-15-2006, 12:25 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 9,700
Posted By Tall One In Black
I "got into" goth in a strange way. I was...

I "got into" goth in a strange way. I was working at an eclectic jewelry store/gift shop in a mall. One day a customer asked me, "Are you a goth?" I didn't know what she meant; the only Goths I'd...
Forum: Introductions 02-15-2006, 12:04 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,419
Posted By Tall One In Black
Maybe I should start a gothic organizing...

Maybe I should start a gothic organizing business.

I don't just file your papers, I file them in black folders in a coffin-shaped file cabinet!
I don't just organize your closet, I throw out all...
Forum: Shill 02-15-2006, 11:53 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,746
Posted By Tall One In Black
Not allowed? Dare I ask why?

Not allowed? Dare I ask why?
Forum: Shill 02-14-2006, 09:07 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,746
Posted By Tall One In Black
It counts greatly. :) I'm not so...

It counts greatly. :)


I'm not so thrilled about the bands... but CXII isn't really about the bands anyway.
Forum: Whining 02-14-2006, 08:56 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 21,044
Posted By Tall One In Black
This may sound overly offensive, but... you...

This may sound overly offensive, but... you should really get off that high horse before you fall and break your neck.

Not everyone is blessed with an abundance of self-esteem. Until you have...
Forum: Fashion 02-14-2006, 08:45 PM
Replies: 198
Views: 34,631
Posted By Tall One In Black
I bought my first shorts in about 15 years this...

I bought my first shorts in about 15 years this past summer, for working out at the gym. It was a nice feeling!

I should be a paid evangelist for laser hair removal. :P
Forum: Fashion 02-14-2006, 08:43 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 9,700
Posted By Tall One In Black
Knee-high boots look good on guys.

Knee-high boots look good on guys.
Forum: Fashion 02-14-2006, 08:41 PM
Replies: 459
Views: 75,367
Posted By Tall One In Black
Deviant, I have those boots from Pennangalan,...

Deviant,
I have those boots from Pennangalan, except with commando soles (I don't do platforms). They're good boots - very soft leather - but you definitely can't be in a hurry when you put them...
Forum: Fashion 02-14-2006, 08:31 PM
Replies: 198
Views: 34,631
Posted By Tall One In Black
Yeah, the "Snow White" coloration is a real pain...

Yeah, the "Snow White" coloration is a real pain when it comes to body hair. Even when I would shave my legs and they felt smooth, I could still see the tiny dark hairs under my pale skin. I never...
Forum: Fashion 02-14-2006, 08:23 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 9,700
Posted By Tall One In Black
At what age are you too old to stay gothic? ...

At what age are you too old to stay gothic?

Hmmm...

I think 98. Because 99-year-olds in fishnet look geeky.


As goth standards go, I'm an eldergoth. But I still like my stripey tights and...
Forum: Introductions 02-14-2006, 08:10 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,419
Posted By Tall One In Black
tekajo, Nope. No fleeing. How could I flee...

tekajo,
Nope. No fleeing. How could I flee from such wonderful people?
I just had a LOT going on.

rockandrose,
I've done the Office Manager/Executive Assistant type of work most of my career....
Forum: General 02-14-2006, 05:50 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 14,964
Posted By Tall One In Black
Gothic food? Silly question! Everyone knows...

Gothic food? Silly question! Everyone knows goths don't eat. They just drink absinthe.

Seriously, a goth meal? *shakes head and rolls eyes*
Next, someone will be asking which kind of soap is...
Forum: Introductions 02-14-2006, 11:12 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,419
Posted By Tall One In Black
I should probably clarify that my "tea" meant the...

I should probably clarify that my "tea" meant the sugary sweet iced tea of Georgia. ;)

Organizing a CD collection in exchange for dinner? Sounds like a fair trade to me!
I've actually given...
Forum: General 02-14-2006, 11:07 AM
Replies: 245
Views: 28,166
Posted By Tall One In Black
Yo' Mama's so goth, Morticia Addams hired her as...

Yo' Mama's so goth, Morticia Addams hired her as interior decorator.
Forum: Shill 02-14-2006, 11:04 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,746
Posted By Tall One In Black
I do not agree with your description of...

I do not agree with your description of Convergence, but I will be attending. New Orleans, here I come!

Maybe there should be a Goth In Dust convention, where the goths show up wearing nothing...
Forum: General 02-13-2006, 03:37 PM
Replies: 22,630
Views: 2,660,318
Posted By Tall One In Black
You know, even in my imaginary relationship, I...

You know, even in my imaginary relationship, I choose my guy. I recognize when a guy is hot, but only from a sort of academic perspective... a bit like enjoying a nice piece of art.

eyes,
Since...
Forum: General 02-13-2006, 03:24 PM
Replies: 22,630
Views: 2,660,318
Posted By Tall One In Black
My guy is hotter than Johnny Depp. He's so...

My guy is hotter than Johnny Depp.

He's so hot, I have to stop, drop, and roll each time I see him! ;)
Forum: Fashion 02-13-2006, 03:15 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 9,700
Posted By Tall One In Black
One doesn't, unless one is trying to fit in with...

One doesn't, unless one is trying to fit in with friends or scare one's parents. One can certainly wake up one morning and dress gothic, but it would just be a costume - might as well dress like...
Forum: Fashion 02-13-2006, 03:10 PM
Replies: 459
Views: 75,367
Posted By Tall One In Black
Not in America. New Rocks are practically...

Not in America. New Rocks are practically impossible to find here. I ordered mine from London.
Forum: Whining 02-13-2006, 03:03 PM
Replies: 139
Views: 15,279
Posted By Tall One In Black
Where I grew up, finding out someone was pregnant...

Where I grew up, finding out someone was pregnant was almost always bad news. It meant another child would arrive in a world of laziness, alcohol abuse, and ignorance. It meant another child would...
Forum: Whining 02-13-2006, 02:46 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 21,044
Posted By Tall One In Black
If a woman has a mastectomy, is plastic surgery...

If a woman has a mastectomy, is plastic surgery warranted to replace her breast? I think most people would agree it is.

Well, what about a woman who never grew breasts? Is plastic surgery...
Forum: General 02-13-2006, 02:35 PM
Replies: 22,630
Views: 2,660,318
Posted By Tall One In Black
It sure would be swell if some nice person posted...

It sure would be swell if some nice person posted a REAL photo of himself/herself to break the string of annoying crap here.

:D
Forum: Introductions 02-13-2006, 10:09 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,419
Posted By Tall One In Black
You guys are a super boost for my ego - something...

You guys are a super boost for my ego - something I need more than I'd like to admit. Self-esteem remains elusive. I greatly appreciate all your comments.

I'm going to see Tapping the Vein this...
Forum: Music 02-12-2006, 08:49 PM
Replies: 20,761
Views: 3,308,090
Posted By Tall One In Black
Wolfsheim - Underneath the Veil

Wolfsheim - Underneath the Veil
Forum: Introductions 02-12-2006, 08:44 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,419
Posted By Tall One In Black
*tap tap* Is this thing on?

I'm not new, but I'm a sucker for questionnaires. ;)

1. What do you do? (Hobbies, job)
job = online communications group in a PR firm
hobbies = sewing, crafting, crossword puzzles, reading

2....
Forum: Fashion 02-12-2006, 03:40 PM
Replies: 883
Views: 118,690
Posted By Tall One In Black
MonsterMomma: The ball is at Shampoo. I'll...

MonsterMomma:
The ball is at Shampoo. I'll only be in Philly two days, with only enough stamina for one night of clubbing. ;)

horrorgirl:
Yes, I remember Contempo Casuals. I was sad to see it...
Forum: Fashion 02-12-2006, 09:38 AM
Replies: 976
Views: 324,928
Posted By Tall One In Black
Plain bleach (especially 40 volume) will damage...

Plain bleach (especially 40 volume) will damage your hair more than blonde hair color. I wouldn't recommend turning your hair into straw just to get the color to stick, though. I used to use 20...
Forum: Fashion 02-12-2006, 08:53 AM
Replies: 976
Views: 324,928
Posted By Tall One In Black
Your friend was mistaken to tell you to avoid...

Your friend was mistaken to tell you to avoid conditioner. It won't harm the color. If anything, it will help the color stay.

I'm guessing here, but your color might be fading because:
1. Your...
Forum: Fashion 02-12-2006, 08:45 AM
Replies: 198
Views: 34,631
Posted By Tall One In Black
We figured out you were new the moment you posted...

We figured out you were new the moment you posted your introduction in the eyebrow thread.

There's a WHOLE SECTION called "Introductions." Please find it and try again.
Forum: General 02-12-2006, 08:41 AM
Replies: 421
Views: 47,585
Posted By Tall One In Black
Puppy!! Puppy!! AAAHHHH! Cuteness overload! ...

Puppy!! Puppy!! AAAHHHH! Cuteness overload! *faint*

I love puppies. :D
Forum: Whining 02-11-2006, 08:18 PM
Replies: 8,089
Poll: Rant Thread
Views: 725,593
Posted By Tall One In Black
Flouncing. So there's a word for that! Good to...

Flouncing. So there's a word for that! Good to know.

Of course, there's a word for EVERYTHING internet-related now. As soon as three people do something online, a new word is created for it. ...
Forum: Introductions 02-11-2006, 08:14 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,885
Posted By Tall One In Black
Well, my mama's so goth, she has more goth points...

Well, my mama's so goth, she has more goth points than Bill Gates has money. So I'll take a loan from her and bid those 5000! ;)
Forum: General 02-11-2006, 08:12 PM
Replies: 24,061
Views: 2,373,701
Posted By Tall One In Black
Snow was practically unheard of where I grew up. ...

Snow was practically unheard of where I grew up. I think that's why I love it. :)
One day I hope to see "real" snow - like piles and piles of it. The most I've ever seen was about 10" in 2004.
Forum: Fashion 02-11-2006, 08:09 PM
Replies: 198
Views: 34,631
Posted By Tall One In Black
Shaving does not make hair grow back thicker. ...

Shaving does not make hair grow back thicker. Shaving only cuts off the hair at the surface; it doesn't alter the hair follicles. Therefore, how could it possibly make the hair grow back thicker?
...
Forum: General 02-11-2006, 07:50 PM
Replies: 24,061
Views: 2,373,701
Posted By Tall One In Black
I love snow! :D

I love snow! :D
Forum: Whining 02-11-2006, 06:15 PM
Replies: 139
Views: 15,279
Posted By Tall One In Black
You're missing the point. Your comparison uses...

You're missing the point. Your comparison uses two different frames of reference - just because the number "3" is recurring doesn't mean that a baby who's three months old in the womb can be...
Forum: Whining 02-11-2006, 06:06 PM
Replies: 139
Views: 15,279
Posted By Tall One In Black
It's not accurate to compare a three-month-old...

It's not accurate to compare a three-month-old baby and a baby who's three months old in the womb. To accurately compare them, you need to use the same starting point for age. (In this case,...
Forum: Music 02-11-2006, 05:48 PM
Replies: 776
Views: 98,583
Posted By Tall One In Black
The UK and Europe have all the good music...

The UK and Europe have all the good music festivals! America has nothing to compare. :(
Forum: Whining 02-11-2006, 05:40 PM
Replies: 139
Views: 15,279
Posted By Tall One In Black
Here's an inflammatory statement: unless you are...

Here's an inflammatory statement: unless you are trying to get pregnant, having sex without birth control is stupid. Just plain stupid.
Forum: General 02-11-2006, 05:29 PM
Replies: 24,061
Views: 2,373,701
Posted By Tall One In Black
But of course you would. If you fucked Andrew...

But of course you would. If you fucked Andrew Eldritch first, the goth would seem a letdown.
Forum: Fashion 02-11-2006, 02:01 PM
Replies: 883
Views: 118,690
Posted By Tall One In Black
MonsterMomma, Thanks for the tip. I'm going to...

MonsterMomma,
Thanks for the tip. I'm going to Philly next weekend for Dracula's Ball; now I know to stop by Zipperhead.

:)
Forum: Music 02-11-2006, 01:56 PM
Replies: 20,761
Views: 3,308,090
Posted By Tall One In Black
Nice pic, e_e. I kind of miss the '80s - when...

Nice pic, e_e. I kind of miss the '80s - when rock stars looked like rock stars!!

Listening to Covenant: Call the Ships to Port


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Forum: Music 02-11-2006, 01:51 PM
Replies: 776
Views: 98,583
Posted By Tall One In Black
I got seven at once. (Got a new iPod, needed new...

I got seven at once. (Got a new iPod, needed new music!) :)

Covenant - Northern Light
Covenant - Skyshaper
De/Vision - Subkutan
Icon of Coil - Serenity is the Devil
Mesh - We Collide...
Forum: Whining 02-11-2006, 01:42 PM
Replies: 139
Views: 15,279
Posted By Tall One In Black
There are some aspects of abortion I have qualms...

There are some aspects of abortion I have qualms with, such as late-term abortion and abortion as a means of birth control. They're irresponsible.

Personally, I don't want children. I never have...
Forum: Whining 02-11-2006, 07:43 AM
Replies: 8,089
Poll: Rant Thread
Views: 725,593
Posted By Tall One In Black
taz = that's

taz = that's
Forum: Whining 02-10-2006, 10:47 AM
Replies: 8,089
Poll: Rant Thread
Views: 725,593
Posted By Tall One In Black
Phil: This is one of the few places online...

Phil:

This is one of the few places online where you'll find people who rant about bad grammar. It's great! People here value proper spelling; it's one of the reasons I continue to read and post...
Forum: Fashion 02-10-2006, 10:33 AM
Replies: 976
Views: 324,928
Posted By Tall One In Black
It's easy when you only wear black. ;)

It's easy when you only wear black. ;)
Forum: Music 02-09-2006, 07:58 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,699
Posted By Tall One In Black
Sisters of Mercy on tour!

Maybe this should go in shill? I don't know...

I just learned that Sisters of Mercy are going on tour - beginning next week! Here's the schedule for anyone interested: ...
Forum: Whining 02-09-2006, 07:48 PM
Replies: 8,089
Poll: Rant Thread
Views: 725,593
Posted By Tall One In Black
I grew up in a black and white town. There were...

I grew up in a black and white town. There were blacks and there were whites... and the racial divide between the two was a mammoth gaping chasm. Stereotypical old-school southern prejudice at its...
Forum: Fashion 02-09-2006, 07:13 PM
Replies: 976
Views: 324,928
Posted By Tall One In Black
Your hair looks fabulous. You should post that...

Your hair looks fabulous. You should post that pic in the pictures forum for everyone to drool over. (Use the IMG tags instead of the http to make the photo show up in the forum.)
Forum: General 02-09-2006, 07:04 PM
Replies: 245
Views: 28,166
Posted By Tall One In Black
I WANT THAT SIGN!! Yo' mama is so goth,...

I WANT THAT SIGN!!


Yo' mama is so goth, she suckled you with breastabsinthe.
Forum: Fashion 02-09-2006, 02:46 PM
Replies: 976
Views: 324,928
Posted By Tall One In Black
Ah! You should be okay then. One layer of black...

Ah! You should be okay then. One layer of black dye probably won't be so bad to remove.
Forum: General 02-09-2006, 02:43 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 7,530
Posted By Tall One In Black
Awww, shucks. Thanks, everyone. It's nice to be...

Awww, shucks. Thanks, everyone. It's nice to be back.

I had kind of a crazy month or so, with travel, loads of work at the office, and other things. Nothing dramatic, just had other stuff which...
Forum: Fashion 02-09-2006, 07:49 AM
Replies: 976
Views: 324,928
Posted By Tall One In Black
It takes me about 15 minutes to flat iron my...

It takes me about 15 minutes to flat iron my hair. I start with dry hair (wash and dry at night, flat iron in the morning.) My hair is coarse and slightly wavy, very thick, and about 4" above my...
Forum: General 02-09-2006, 07:30 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 7,530
Posted By Tall One In Black
Am I "hun"? If so, thanks for the welcome. :) ...

Am I "hun"? If so, thanks for the welcome. :)

I didn't move recently. I moved into my current place in October 2004. It's smaller than the pictured condo (but with a lot more furniture). I...
Forum: General 02-09-2006, 07:14 AM
Replies: 245
Views: 28,166
Posted By Tall One In Black
Yo' mama is so goth, bats hang little plastic...

Yo' mama is so goth, bats hang little plastic "mamas" from their ceiling.
Forum: General 02-08-2006, 07:52 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 7,530
Posted By Tall One In Black
Korova, the place looks fabulous! ...

Korova, the place looks fabulous! Congratulations on your first place.

For laughs, here are some photos of the condo I rented when I first moved to D.C. two years ago. It was huge, and I had no...
Forum: General 02-08-2006, 07:23 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 6,557
Posted By Tall One In Black
Happy belated birthday to a fellow Aquarian!

Happy belated birthday to a fellow Aquarian!
Forum: General 02-08-2006, 07:11 PM
Replies: 245
Views: 28,166
Posted By Tall One In Black
yo' mama is so goth, her wrists slit themselves

yo' mama is so goth, her wrists slit themselves
Forum: General 01-10-2006, 03:33 PM
Replies: 2,153
Views: 318,269
Posted By Tall One In Black
FGM is wrong on so many levels... the rage I feel...

FGM is wrong on so many levels... the rage I feel when I think about it is profound. The concept is bad enough; the methods are even more atrocious. Calves are castrated in a far more humane manner...
Forum: General 01-09-2006, 09:43 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,336
Posted By Tall One In Black
I hope you are wearing asbestos.

I hope you are wearing asbestos.
Forum: Whining 01-09-2006, 09:32 PM
Replies: 8,089
Poll: Rant Thread
Views: 725,593
Posted By Tall One In Black
If you have typical myopia (and I assume you do...

If you have typical myopia (and I assume you do since you said you can see up close but not far away), wearing your glasses wouldn't have improved your vision so that you'd no longer need them. If...
Forum: Whining 01-09-2006, 03:47 PM
Replies: 8,089
Poll: Rant Thread
Views: 725,593
Posted By Tall One In Black
It was part of the general comment I was making. ...

It was part of the general comment I was making. Nothing was directed at you specifically.


Wearing glasses will never be fun, but you might as well start doing it now. No point in having daily...
Forum: General 01-09-2006, 06:16 AM
Replies: 2,153
Views: 318,269
Posted By Tall One In Black
I believe that friendship is the best (for me,...

I believe that friendship is the best (for me, the only) foundation for love. To think that friendship is a trap... that really is bitter! Even on my most cynical days, I've not felt that way, and...
Forum: General 01-08-2006, 09:50 PM
Replies: 2,153
Views: 318,269
Posted By Tall One In Black
I wish the concept of dating was radically...

I wish the concept of dating was radically modified here. I really loathe American-style dating. TOO MANY GAMES. And it's so contrived.

Best of all, two of the most popular dating locations -...
Forum: Whining 01-08-2006, 09:21 PM
Replies: 8,089
Poll: Rant Thread
Views: 725,593
Posted By Tall One In Black
It wasn't advice. There is not a single "you...

It wasn't advice. There is not a single "you should" in my post. The first part of my post was sarcasm. The second part was a general comment about my opinion of people who don't wear their...
Forum: General 01-07-2006, 11:53 PM
Replies: 2,153
Views: 318,269
Posted By Tall One In Black
to AlKilyu, pitseleh and Korova: Personally, I...

to AlKilyu, pitseleh and Korova:
Personally, I applaud anyone who hasn't been swayed by the overabundance of SEXSEXSEXSEXSEX on display everywhere and turned into a hypersexual fiend. Personally, I...
Forum: Fashion 01-07-2006, 10:56 PM
Replies: 223
Views: 35,834
Posted By Tall One In Black
Proofreading takes time and costs money. Often,...

Proofreading takes time and costs money. Often, it's just not done. They don't care if it's right, they just care if it sells.

One of the most painful shirts I ever saw said, "Everyone has a...
Forum: Whining 01-07-2006, 10:43 PM
Replies: 8,089
Poll: Rant Thread
Views: 725,593
Posted By Tall One In Black
Indeed! The added bonus is that you will no...

Indeed! The added bonus is that you will no longer be able to see how ugly your glasses are. Assuming the liver damage doesn't get you first.

I have NEVER understood why people who need glasses...
Forum: General 01-07-2006, 09:47 PM
Replies: 22,630
Views: 2,660,318
Posted By Tall One In Black
Ha ha ha ha! Proof that men really do keep...

Ha ha ha ha!

Proof that men really do keep their intellect in their pants. ;)
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