The big five oh
I have at last put up 50 quotes. Now I can rest happy. Until I get bored of them and want 50 more...
Collecting quotes is harder than it looks.
posted by keppet @ 10:57 PM
Wednesday, February 15, 2006
Collecting quotes is harder than it looks.
50 Comments:
Put up 50 quotes where?
Ooooh ...
*reloads page half a dozen times to read some of the different quotes*
Hah!
Founnd this one:
" bobO: And everybody seemed naturally to turn to KeppO for orders, answers to the questions of life or even the occasional game of Travel Scrabble. "
Now, see, there's ANOTHER clever thing for me to be jealous of. This whole blog caper is just a seething sea of envy that I am struggling in, bobbing helplessly in the waves.
Em doesn't see the quotes? Hmm. Have I done something wrong such that it can't be seen on every setting? You must at least see the box for them as that is bog-standard html and not javascript...
Rian got the same quote as Myo. It must be Fate.
Mwaha - or bobO taking over the world.
Personally, I've got Jayne. *looks suspiciously at biped*
But yes...refreshing is very addictive. I demand more than 50.
Help me out with quotes then. It's difficult.
I think I need more book ones...
OK only 155 refreshes to cycle through all 50.
(wonderful procrastination procedure!)
Random seems to have a preference for Jayne: Time for some thrilling heroics.
*waggles finger* misspelling of Jayne (Well, just look at them. They all work really hard everyday and they're dissatisfied. I mean, I can be dissatisfied without hardly working at all.)
My number 50 was Wash which was worth the wait.
Ah, sorry, it appears that I'm stupid.
Found them!
*grins*
*is yet more jealous of people with blog skills*
(My verification is 'argck.' Sounds like a dying superhero, if you ask me.)
Aaaack, I'm the one who is stupid!
Em's comment about html skills made me think to view the blog source code, and there they all are -- all 50 quotes neatly one after the other (no random repetition).
No, I'm definitely the stupidest here - still floundering in the deep waters of html-beginnerdom. How do you even view someone else's source code? Cos I'm sure, if I could do that, then I could figure out how to do one or two prettier things with mine, too.
Or possibly corrupt it beyond repair. But I know I won't be happy till I've tried.
*waggles finger* misspelling of Jayne
No, that was spoken by Jaye Tyler of Wonderfalls. A highly recommended fantasy-ish drama/comedy. An honorary member of the 'verse thanks to input from Tim Minear.
Looking at source code... well, I guess it depends on your browser. I just go to File- Edit Page. I think IE has the option in the right-mouse-click menu... Hmm. Maybe.
If I was really smart I'd put the quotes somewhere else other than the source code. Not all that easy to edit them and the template is getting rather long.
Using Internet Explorer go to View then Source.
Sorry about assuming a typo with the Jaye quote. It really did sound like something Jayne would say. Haven't come across Wonderfalls, it seems because the Axe of Fox killed another series.
Don't apologise- get the dvd!
That Tim Minear has had three shows axed by Fox and yet he is embarking on a fourth with them... What a masochist.
Looking at the source code is cheating. I'd prefer it if you are just pleasantly surprised each time you visited! Or more likely bemused as I decided not to reveal the source for many of the quotes. The aura of mystery seemed attractive.
Who is Gussie Fink-Nottle and what is her life like?
...asks Rian, considering the continuing auro of mystery.
I think you need to spend all future spare time finding new quotes.
Ah ha. Kep has already added more.
(Brilliant idea, by the way.)
that was spoken by Jaye Tyler of Wonderfalls. A highly recommended fantasy-ish drama/comedy.
How weird.
I saw an episode of Wonderfalls on tv last saturday afternoon and was intrigued. (and highly amused)
It was the ep where she's staking out the fat boy's caravan (if that makes sense).
I was going to watch it again this week, but it's been replaced by winter olympic highlights.
So i actually went looking to buy the dvd series today.
But i couldnt find it!
Sob.
I dont even know if it's available in oz.
Gussie
Wonderfalls is out in region 1. Hmm, I don't recall the episode Myo mentions as being one of the best though it does, if I am not mistaken, have the brother in it which is always a plus.
*looks down* Where did that puddle of drool come from?
Ata caught an episode of wonderfalls a while back. She was being stalked by the girl who was trying to take over her life so she could be a disaffected Gen Y slacker too.
That was Wonderfalls, wasn't it? It had a mounted fish that kept talking to her.
Yup, that was Wonderfalls, Ata. I've been so annoyed at the time slot it was given though. Sat afternoon. Pffft.
Myo, you can't buy it here yet (but as it's being shown on our shores I'm assuming we'll get a R4 version sooner or later). However, you can buy a R1 copy on the Aussie eBay fairy cheaply. Under $50 anway.
I've just finished rewatching Wonderfalls and will pop it in an envelope with Carnivale and airmail it over to skit. Our emails have been terribly dull since she finished Farscape...
It could go on a Hobbling tour if anyone wants to borrow it.
Ata, that was my least favourite episode. You can't have twists that aren't really twists... it's so dissatisfying.
Mooo. Have a pancake.
Our emails have been terribly dull
I think the problem may be that we are...rather dull.
Yay for tv, though.
Thanks for the info about Wonderfalls.
I had assumed that as they were showing the program on Saturday afternoon tv that the dvd would already be out in oz.
Not to worry. I can wait. It's always good to have something to look forward to.
Hmm. I wasn't a huge fan of Wonderfalls, myself. I thought the way they tied it all up at the end was great... very neatly done. But the show as a whole just sort of lacked something... don't know. Great idea for a show, but I have to say I think it was wise to end it at the first series. I don't think they could have made a second series without it seeming repetitive and unnecessary.
But hmm... what do I know? I think I've only looked at my blog template once, when I managed to add myself a page counter. Woo-hoo! I thought. Now I just pah at myself and enjoy all of your creative html-ing. I'd quite like to tinker with mine, but I think I like it fairly simple. I want it to be looked at for the words on the page, not the pretty distractions. *sly smile*
Like what they say about pets, a blog grows to reflect the person that owns it. *incredibly sly smile*
I thought it was appropriate that ata would say (emphasis added): "Now, see, there's ANOTHER clever thing for me to be jealous of. This whole blog caper is just a seething sea of envy that I am struggling in, bobbing helplessly in the waves."
Yes, I did note the wonderful use of my favourite verb.
We're just bobbing along in our barrels...
Some of us tip right over the edge...
But there's one thing I find really mystifying...
s'got me laughing and s'got me crying...
Ahem, sorry. I was warned earlier today that if ever the urge to sing should take a hold of me, I would have to ensure no one was within a certain radius first. For the good of humanity, you know.
Ok - now I have to go look up this Eddie Izzard guy Kep's always quoting.
And wow - the picture of him is hilarious! Is he a comedian??
I'm clueless about Eddie Izzard too ... but gosh i love that squirrel quote.
Ha.
He's a very famous stand-up comedian in the uk (stage, not tv). Did a gig at Wembley stadium a few years ago. Sold out for... many nights. And it is a huuuge stadium. I actually thought it a terrible place for a gig- I itched to heckle when he got some physics stuff wrong and my geologist friend was also feeling the need to correct him...
Anyway. He doesn't do much comedy now... he's into films . He was fantastic on stage in the play A Day in the Death of Joe Egg as well. All-round talented guy.
imdb bio curiously claims he likes to dress up as woman for his shows. Which is kind of missing the point that he is a transvestite... makes it sound like a gimic.
I should get more Izzard quotes...
Oh- I have to do evil giraffe impressions in every city I visit in his honour. I will eat all the leaves from this tree and then other giraffes will die! Mwah ha ha ha!
All right, now I'm REALLY curious to see this guy. Evil giraffe? Who would think of such a thing?
Hmm, maybe netflix has some of his stuff.
And Myo, why are you hiding your blog from me? I promise I'll behave well if you let me come visit.
netflix
I wouldn't go for Circle... but the others are good. Perhaps Glorious and Dress to Kill are the best. D2K was filmed in SF so is yank-friendly. Or unfriendly maybe... "Europe- where the history comes from" "You say 'erb' we say 'herb' because there's a fucking aitch in it"
I think Glorious has the evil giraffes (which were fortunately wiped out in Noah's flood) and the hodododododoh style hoovers. And Achilles with his heel in a block of cement on shopping trolley wheels...
Sigh. I think I will listen to one of my CDs this evening.
Myo lets me see her blog.
It's clear you are either more loved or more feared than I am, Bob. Probably both.
Anyway - just added Dress to Kill to my netflix queue position one. I love stand up (probably because it requires a short attention span :) )
Myo hides her blog under her alter ego's name.
There's a me quote in there! Up there with all those quotes I love. Yay!
And Myo, why are you hiding your blog from me? I promise I'll behave well if you let me come visit.
- academiannut
I'm not hiding from you ... i'm hiding from the non-hobbling world.
All hobbling bloggers are welcome to visit myo's blog and leave encouraging comments.
The blog to look for is shortseer
Whew - Another blog to read. ANd here I thought I might run out of reasons to procrastinate some time soon :)
I am glad daisy approves.
And I hope 'nut likes D2K. How's your French? Ha.
Oh, I remembered a Stewart Lee quote last night. He's another stand-up comedian I love. "I wish I could improvise like Eddie Izzard... pretends to do."
Dammit, why didn't I say something witty and clever when I bumped into Lee at his gig? I was just far too shocked at how short he was to form a sentence. "Oh my bob you're tiny" wasn't going to go down well, I thought. I did make my presence known when he mentioned Spider-man in his routine by whooping...
I want to get back into stand-up. I haven't done a gig for ages. Maybe I'll try and get back into it when I get back from holidays?
Emma is welcome to 'do a gig' at Rian's house.
We will throw M&Ms in approval.
Down her shirt?
The truth comes out.
Or rather skit does.
I had the Captain Jack one !!
who's captain Jack?
this is nadine btw, can't remember my passeword to post properly...
He's in Doctor Who (and coming soon, Torchwood).
Woof!
How can anyone not know who Captain Jack iIt shows how little TV I watch when most of the quotes don't click with me...
*sniggers*
Is it worth picking the M&Ms out of my top?
I'll try to compile some good jokes on my travels, will I?
We'll just toss more in, Emma. It's hopeless.
Almost 50 comments about 50 quotes. Ah, the poetry.
Except there's more than 50 quotes now. Is this some kind of fiendish trick to keep us commenting forever?
It will not work, I tell you. No! I shall take a Stand.
Yes.
I do like the idea of ending on 50 though. So quickly- one last comment! Who will have the pleasure?
Sorry, skits, I have no backbone and am easily manipulated.
*throws more em and ems at emma*
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