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Random Messages Thread: Episode XII riPepperonis

Who is to blame for new RM?


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Gravitas

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Re: Random Messages Thread: Chapter 12, Paragaph 3 - "Rooby Racks!"

Again, each to their own. I would say that it is generally enjoyed more by girls, as Lord of the Flies is by boys.
Why my English teacher won't take on board my suggestion, I really don't know - A Christmas Carol is the only true gender - neutral book on the syllabus, it's free for anyone with a smartphone, tablet or computer (kindle app is free as is the kindle copy), It's compulsory to study it in primary school so everyone already know as it, the paper questions are easier than usual because the language is harder and, let's face it, you don't get more classic than Dickens.

Only one problem: the Jews in the school. Personally, I'd read A Christmas Carol if I had to, but it's not a book that I'd really enjoy all that much. I don't hate Christmas specials/songs/books or anything, but they're not my cup of tea. (Granted, not everything Hanukkah-related is something that I'd enjoy watching/reading/listening to. Eight Crazy Nights is proof of that.)
 

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Re: Random Messages Thread: Chapter 12, Paragaph 3 - "Rooby Racks!"

It's a mousepad, typically depicting an anime girl. The 3D part is the boobs.

But for my case, it's a guy, and the 3D part is his booty.

Oh, one of those. XD Um... Personally I wouldn't go for that, but if that's whatcha want in your life.
 

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Re: Random Messages Thread: Chapter 12, Paragaph 3 - "Rooby Racks!"

But a Christmas carol has no kind of religious message.
 

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Re: Random Messages Thread: Chapter 12, Paragaph 3 - "Rooby Racks!"

But a Christmas carol has no kind of religious message.

The title itself, as well as the whole idea of December 25th as a holiday is already a religious message. To myself and most other Jews, December 25th is just another ordinary day of the year.

In fact, it kinda pisses ME off that December 25th is considered a "national" holiday in the US. Personally, I'd rather not have those days off and get extra vacation days to use for my New Year and slew of holiday, which is coming up very soon.
 

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Re: Random Messages Thread: Chapter 12, Paragaph 3 - "Rooby Racks!"

As an athiest I still enjoy and celebrate Christmas, it may have started off religious but it's not really anymore.
 

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It's a mousepad, typically depicting an anime girl. The 3D part is the boobs.

But for my case, it's a guy, and the 3D part is his booty.
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Re: Random Messages Thread: Chapter 12, Paragaph 3 - "Rooby Racks!"

As an athiest I still enjoy and celebrate Christmas, it may have started off religious but it's not really anymore.

That's the same for me, I'm not religious but I quite like how Christmas promotes the idea of peace and goodwill to all, it's just a pity we don't all adhere to it for the rest of the year too.
 

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Re: Random Messages Thread: Chapter 12, Paragaph 3 - "Rooby Racks!"

I dunno, I just can't get past the idea that Christ is in the name and all. I do think that the holiday is becoming more commercialized and secularized, which could be a good thing or a bad thing.
 

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Re: Random Messages Thread: Chapter 12, Paragaph 3 - "Rooby Racks!"

I'm told I'm being unfair about this, but I hate Christmas songs on public radio channels (i.e. not the dedicated religious channels, which I know exist), and I'm not a big fan of Christmas and New Year being considered "national" holidays. A lot of things don't annoy ME, but this does. Especially when they start with the Christmas music right after October 31st, breezing right over Thanksgiving, which is the true holiday that promotes kindness and giving instead of commercialism and taking, which Christmas (*sigh* and Chanukkah) has become about...

I'll take the paid holidays, but, as I said, I'd rather get extra vacation days to use for my own holidays.
 

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Re: Random Messages Thread: Chapter 12, Paragaph 3 - "Rooby Racks!"

I'm agnostic but I love Christmas and Christmas songs
Especially when bands I like do Christmas songs it's amazing
Decorating the tree is also dabess

Then gr8 candy and cookies...
 

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Re: Random Messages Thread: Chapter 12, Paragaph 3 - "Rooby Racks!"

It's easy to forget when you/your ideas are getting preferential treatment, I think.

There's always a small but loud group, though, (at least in the US) that gets offended when freedom of religion =/= freedom of Christianity, but that's all I'm going to contribute to the subject within the confines of RM, because this seems like the thing that will get me a warning about this not being the place for that.
 

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Re: Random Messages Thread: Chapter 12, Paragaph 3 - "Rooby Racks!"

At least we're able to talk about this period. Another form bans all mention of religion and politics. As it probably should.
 

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Re: Random Messages Thread: Chapter 12, Paragaph 3 - "Rooby Racks!"

Personally I'd be happier if we had a bigger separation of church and state here

Oh well
 
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Re: Random Messages Thread: Chapter 12, Paragaph 3 - "Rooby Racks!"

@Maniacal Engineer; out of curiosity how many days vacation/holiday do you get a year?

Chrismas Day, Boxing Day and New Years Day are holidays in the UK too but they don't come out of our holiday entitlements, I think we get larger holiday entitlements here too.
 

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Re: Random Messages Thread: Chapter 12, Paragaph 3 - "Rooby Racks!"

I get a bank holiday on Monday, three day weekend!
 

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Re: Random Messages Thread: Chapter 12, Paragaph 3 - "Rooby Racks!"

I don't get Memorial Day off. That would be nice.
 

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Re: Random Messages Thread: Chapter 12, Paragaph 3 - "Rooby Racks!"

@Hessian;

Recommended for you: Slam Dunk *always start with classic*, Yu Yu Hakuso, Fight Ippo *if you capable*, Ao No Exorcist, Full Metal Archemist, One Outs and Death Note.

Latter tell me what you prefer or not, and I will give you more lists.

I am grateful.
Are these any good? What are they like?

Mostly old classic shonen everyone will love. My 'not nerd' brother and cousins mostly love them.

Slam Dunk -Everyone love, basket ball, zero to hero kinda of story.

Yu Yu Hakoso -Fantasy life, kinda dark, friendenemy relation between a group.

Fight Ippo -Boxing, about fight to go to the top, but this one kinda long

Ao No Exorcist -Fantasy life again, only 20+ episode, drama+action on same good amount of portion, not as dark as Death Note but still cool.

FMA -friendship, family, conflict-loverivaly relation between brother, good amount of action and drama, used to be everyone favorite :3, kinda mecha.

One Outs -mind breaker, psychology twist, baseball, was intended for older group than the rest manganime on the list.

Death Note -cause the rest mention this. Kinda dark, main character is an anti hero, which is interesting, but.... not everyone love the main conflict of the story... and lots of finished it half way.

If you want more casual anime, I will suggest Silver Spoon and Aria.
 
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Re: Random Messages Thread: Chapter 12, Paragaph 3 - "Rooby Racks!"

Yeah, the cutest ship ever head to die... :"(
 

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Re: Random Messages Thread: Chapter 12, Paragaph 3 - "Rooby Racks!"

I am currently sitting at Chicago's Wrigley Field for a Billy Joel concert.

HOORAY!!!!
 
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