Size Doesn’t Matter. It’s How You Foolishness that Counts.


Today’s Music: Har Mar Superstar – Lady You Shot Me
Days Til Spring: 13!!!
And if you can, please help out Merbear.===========================>>>

As I write this, I’m hearing that today will be a delightful, sunny, pre-spring day with temps in the low to mid forties. The hope that the weatherman is right is what’s keeping me going. Along, of course, with blogs! Here’s some of what I’ve read…
Trent Lewin had some strong words about Manliness. Quornstar talked about Body Image, and Jots From a Small Apartment had a beautiful painting to go with a Difficult Question.

Thanks to them, and everyone else, for all the great reading. Seriously, I could have listed a few dozen posts above and not even scratched the surface.

Oh, and American Injustica honored me with a Liebster Award! Nothing better than a nice steamed Liebster! Or something. Anyway, she has a great site, and I love her Ink photos right along with her writing. Hope you check her out!

No...no, I think I prefer vanilla. Maybe. Hold on...

No…no, I think I prefer vanilla. Maybe. Hold on…


Last time, many of you checked out the poll, wherein we asked to take a look inside the churning maelstrom of your minds by asking you to finish the phrase I think…, and the view was spectacular! Here’s what you said. (As always, my comments are reconsidered in italics.)

I just killed my last brain cell…1 Jaded 1
(My last was a suicide.)
therefore my brain cramps (Curvyroads)
(Maybe start with the easier suduko puzzles?)
I’ll respond to this poll. – Carrie Cannibalistic Nerd
(Are you sure you don’t want to rethink that?)
terrible things and then I blog about them. –Aussa Lorens
(Or you could act them out on a reality show!)
you probably shouldn’t have squeezed that.
(But the Charmin is soooo soft.)
This blog makes my butt look fat..zannyro
(I knew i should have gone with the vertical stripe theme!)
therefore I am (thawed out)
(What a chilling thought.)
people suck more often than not.
(Thus explaining the prevalence of porn on the internet…)
Fred Flintstone invented thongs… But can’t sing for toffee… Andro
(But he’ll do a mean lodge handshake for a brontosaurus burger.)
About purple, blue and red, but then blondes are fun too… Andro
(What, no pink?)
Another orgy is called for… Andro
(Not til you finish the last one we gave you.)
0443 is a terrible time to wake up on a Sunday morning in a strange city
(No. That’t a terrible time to wake up in any city.)
that was me in the strange city – Kanerva
(I’m not sure it’s just the city that was strange…)
that Starbucks has a lot to answer for – Kanerva
(And they will answer. At the top of their lungs. Whether the place is full or not.)
the interwebs are overrated – Kanerva
(1.9 billion facebook users would disagree. And then show you pictures of their cats.)
I need another chance to think about this – Benzeknees
(Don’t think of it as a chance to think about these polls. Think of it as a chance to escape them!)
(And take me with you!!!))

therefore I BRRRRAAAIIIINNNNSSSS!!! (I’m pulling out the stops for the win!) Linda Vernon
(NOOOO- That last stop was for the drain in the trophy bin.)
(Oops.)

you’re misinformed if you think I think. – Revis
(But…but I read it on the internet.)
…therefore I thinking that I thought. merlinspielen
(And did you ponder the cogitation?)
I think someone should convert phlegm into a biofuel.
(Umm…it’s the thought that counts?)
I think there should be a law against brain freeze. ~Maddie
(The Ice Cream lobby will take it under advisement.)
I’ve just about had it with all this fucking snow and winter shit – Hotspur
(Sorry. I’ll ask the snowmen to tone it down.)
Therefore I write. If I didn’t blog about it, it didn’t happen. (Dawn @ TFTM)
(My lawyer told me the security footage was proof enough.)
I work with idiots when one actually declared “ugh, I just hate thinking”
(We work for the same boss???)
Then, I forget what I was thinking. ~~Addie
(WE HAVE A WINNER!!!)
Therefore I nap. – Lily In Canada
(What happened that you need to think about that???)
therefore I am a Democrat. Elyse 54.5
(I think we’ve established that there’s no thinking in politics!)
“What can I say about this Elixir? Rutabaga (an answer re-use!)
(That it will turn you into a great googly moogly.)
therefore I will be silly. thematticuskingdom
(Did you think you could avoid it?)
I’ll have some whiskey, 3 fingers, neat. thematticuskingdom
(Whatever happened to garnishing with just olives?)
it tastes nothing like butter. thematticuskingdom
(I CAN’T BELIEVE IT!)
therefore I have BRRRAAAIIIIINNNNNSSSSS!!!! Red.
(Participating in these polls disproves that.)
I think my thinker broke. – aliceatwonderland
(Try duct tape. And tequila.)
I think too much
(Not if you’re participating in these polls…)
If you succeed to fail is a confusing concept… (Dogging the Wag)
(I think you should lay off the fortune cookies…)
I think I’m awesome. Deanna
(You’re not sure?!?)
That Friday is my most favoritist of days! Kayjai
(This is why Monday hates you.)
assless chaps will be the new Uggs.
(I thought shame and regret were the new Uggs?)
I forgot to put my name to the assless chaps–Speaker 7
(Well, it’s not like they’re so widespread that someone would confuse yours for their- Ohh, you meant for the poll…)
Zorro …. no Sasquatch … Confused … yes (Frank)
(Just ask Leonard Nimoy. He already went In Search Of those.)
that rash ain’t gonna go away by itself. Time to head to the doctor.-Twindaddy
(How will you explain the rash got there by itself?)
in technicolor ! =)
(I see in 3D!)
only of hollow, timber surfboards. And it’s all YOUR fault!
(Better than hollow-timber thoughts!)
Can someone else just tell me what to think? Not A Punk Rocker
(Reading the answers this week, I’m pretty sure no one here knows…)

Congratulations to Addie for this weeks winning answer! And from the offered choices, the most popular were therefore I am confused and I’ll have the chicken…. So congrats to all of you who can cogitate while you masticate!
(Whoohoo! I’ve been waiting forever to use that phrase!!!)

Oh, this old thing? Just some thing I poured on...

Oh, this old thing? Just some thing I poured on…


This week, with Spring less than two weeks away, we turn to the biggest thing on everyones minds: Bikini Season! So we’re asking, how will you get ready for this important time period? Answer often, but answer soon, because this one ends Tuesday, 11 March, 2359 EDT (Daylight Savings starts Sunday). Try and keep yourself to three Other answers if you do write-ins, and if you do leave an Other, add a way to recognize you at the end, and I’ll link back to you next week.

And to finish up, I thought I’d go with some incredible(y stupid) warm weather stunts.
First, I used this a long time ago and had forgotten it, but Dianne Gray reminded me about it on Tuesday’s post.

And this one I was probably introduced to by Frank

Have a great week everyone. See y’all around the sphere!

116 responses to “Size Doesn’t Matter. It’s How You Foolishness that Counts.

  1. Your enthusiasm for Spring and (yuck) Summer is disheartening.

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  2. FABOO song… =)

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  3. NotAPunkRocker

    How long were you waiting to use that picture?

    Less than two weeks until spring! It’s sleeting now, but that’s ok! *tries to smile *

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    • It’s a new pic. All the other ones I have are too traumatic.
      (I’m in lots of trouble if anyone ever scrolls through all my blog pictures…)

      I think we’re supposed to dodge that storm that has you now. I’m hoping…

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  4. i shouldn’t have watched those over lunch….

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  5. We are in a cold snap. Spring seems a distant hope. One good thing…off these past two days due to no heat in my office. So, yay cold!!

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  6. Snoring Dog Studio

    That’s a big camouflage FAIL.

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  7. The day before I was set to head back to Toronto after 6 weeks in Vegas, watching the local evening news, the anchors were bantering back and forth. “Only 26 days until Spring arrives!”; “Can’t wait! It’s been a loooong winter!” and so on, and so forth.
    My husband and I looked at each other and simultaneously said, OH F&*K OFF! Like you people know anything about winter. Seriously. 24 hours in the North East and they’d be crying like babies.
    That said… how many days til Spring? I’m so over it. (Says the woman who has spent all of 6 days back in the northeast this winter…)

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  8. I think..therefore I think I maybe am overthinking..
    I havent quite got used to the new cutoffs.for the poll. BUTT (& thats a really big one see how I added thr extra T ?) ..ok I forgot why I added the but cause I got sidetracked by thinking I was clever.. and cant remember what I was going to say.. hmm. Anyways..great foolishness today so happy to start my Friday off with it again 🙂 I havent decided where I rank that picture in your growing collection of alarming images ..I cant decide if it requires more eye bleach than the liederhosen although it is less than pete rose.. and so my dilema for the day.. where do you even find these things? No! Nevermind I dont want to know.. have a wonderful weekend ..here comes Spring! My kids start spring break today.. 2 1/2 glorious weeks of no school.. (yes you read that in the proper tone of sarcasm.. gl.o.r.I.o.u.s. ) so I will eitber be around a lot ..or hiding somewhere.
    Hi to TMWGITU.
    😛
    catch ya on the flip side. 🏄

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    • Ha! I thought about the Pete picture, but there are people here now that never saw that one, so I wanted to save unveiling it for a special post!

      Have a great (short) spring break!

      Hmph.
      (She says hi.)

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  9. I think it safe to say mastication dominates the internet and yes Trent is a mighty fine writer!

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  10. My brain stalled at “low to mid forties” and thought about how I’ll be turning to a true high forties in 20 days bringing me even closer to an even fifties. And then I felt old, and hated you for reminding me about my age.

    I know you were implying it subliminally in your message. I know it was directed right towards me. Sheesh. The nerve of you.

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  11. I want to thank the Academy for bestowing this award upon me, it humbles me in many ways. Oh, and I’ll have the fish–the pilot said it was delish!

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  12. “a nice steamed Liebster”—Now that just sounds wrong on so many levels…

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  13. Can you read the Other answers or do I have to put my answer down here, too?

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    • I can read the Others. they go into the Polldaddy site, and I take them from there. All the commetns in bold at the top are the other write ins from the last poll.
      If you wanted to add your name but didn’t, you can put in part of the answer + is MaggieOC, and I’ll see that too.

      Or you can leave part of it and your name in the comments, and I’ll mark it for next week.

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    • By the way, I LOVE your answer!

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  14. Oh,man! That banana hammock is an image I will have with me ALL weekend – and that’s not a good thing (says Mr. Brickhouse). Honestly, between my 50 yr. old love handles, my growing brown spots and wrinkles, I will be wearing a space suit this summer.

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    • Ha! I expect you’ll be wowing them at the beech in a two piece and one of those sheer robes.

      And looking spectacular.

      (You should see the pictures I didn’t use!)

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  15. That bikini man picture is so disturbing that I can’t make any more sentences. I don’t even think it was poured on, I think it’s an “add-on” — you know, for that extra special pair of jeans with a big pouch that needs filled out to really show off the stitching! Arg.

    I won’t tell you about our 60s temps, Guap. No need to add to your pre-Spring suffering! Great vid, BTW! Happy day! xL

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    • I’ll be happy if we break 50 this weekend.
      Sigh.

      Could have been worse – I could have dragged out Pete Rose or Yellow Lederhosen guy pics.
      Trust me, it would be much worse.

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    • I think bikini thong man has more appeal to guys of a certain orientation than the ladies. How would I know about that? *whistles innocently* Oh why no, I didn’t say “Why hello there, jungle boy”…

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  16. Hooray for the return of foolishness. I know how to use it, and I have ample too.

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  17. I bet you want one of those, don’t you? Twice the fun of surfing – flying high above the water!

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  18. My eyes hurt from that picture. When I recover, I’ll respond, but I may never recover!

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  19. Ha, Darth Vader won. Of course! My son wants to fly now. I told him he could do the second one! That’s really cool. I’ve never seen that one before. Enjoy your weekend of nice weather. Spring is coming.

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    • I wish I were young enough and flexible enough to put in the effort he must have to be get to the point where I could do that!
      But when your son is at that point, I’d be more than happy to hold the balloons of him!

      (Can’t believe it took me so long to answer…)

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  20. Gray Dawster

    Did someone mention that Spring will be here in less than two weeks time? Wow I bleeding well hope so, as these icicles have a tendency to prick more than just the senses 🙂

    Have a great weekend Guap
    and thank you for the chuckles 🙂

    Andro

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    • Sorry it took me so long to reply!
      On the bright side, spring is just a few days away. No definite forecast on the icicles.

      Hope (a week later) you’re having a fun weekend!

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      • Yes I have been faffing
        around with my Windows 7
        and not doing much on my
        laptop either, so not much
        of the sixes and sevens, but
        more the seven and eights 🙂

        Have a fun weekend Guap,
        well, what’s left of it 🙂 🙂 lol

        Andro

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  21. Spring has sprung, the grass has riz, I wonder where da boidies is. (Couldn’t resist)

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  22. I read this this morning and I must have gotten so excited about spring, I completely forgot to leave a comment! A wonderfully enjoyable foolishness and I LOVED both the videos. Thanks for making my life more springy!

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    • Egad, I’m like the horriblest comment-replier ever!
      And I’m only glad I didn’t make it spongey!
      (Only partly because I don’t know what that means…)

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  23. Dude, your honour me with your shout out. Thanks much for the laughts, and that awesome flyboard video – have you ever tried that before?

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    • I must have a wicked case of deja vu, because I could have sworn I replied to this one. Wonder if my comments on my own blog are getting spammed…

      Love your stuff, Trent. How could I not point it out for everyone else?

      Sadly, haven’t tried it yet, but the flyboard is on my list.

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  24. Great winner! 😀
    Thinking can be very tiring though, so I understand people don’t like to think sometimes. Unfortunately they moslty choose the wrong moments for that…

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  25. Once again I have fallen through the cracks into oblivion… so in honor of my lack of existence, I will not prepare for beach season… I will just get a thong… and pull it so far up my ass it cuts me in half.

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  26. LOL! These are great comments to the ‘I think…’ question, Guap 😀 Had me in stitches this morning 😉

    Thanks so much for the ping back – it’s a great video 😀

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  27. It’s 36 degrees here this morning, which feels sensational on account of the sun . . as well as the lack of any precip. And umm, how did you get that pic of me from my college days?
    PS- I wish.

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    • Since I’m a week late in answering comments, I hope today’s sun was a good primer for you.

      We’re about the same age i think, so wouldn’t a pic of you in college had involved something day-glo?
      And leg warmers? 😉

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  28. WOOHOO! The warmth is almost here! 60-something this Tuesday!

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  29. I LOVED the responses to the last poll. Clever readers you have here.

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  30. pennylaneseriously

    I love Americana Injustica. Congrats on the lieb.

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  31. Yesterday a man came into my other work, which is at a spa, to get a manzilian and I could hear him yelling about it from down the hall so I had to choose that one. For him. For that guy.

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  32. PS – WordPress has decided that I don’t follow the people I follow, so I’ve had to re-follow 6 or 7 blogs. I was wondering why people weren’t writing anymore. Just wanted to give you an explanation of that follow– I wasn’t like holding out or anything haha.

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  33. Well Guap, apparently I haven’t eased up on the puzzles and my brain is still cramping…forgot to add that you can do that water jet pack thing here in Atlanta at http://flyboardatlanta.com/. But you probably want to wait till it is a little warmer. 70 today, but going back down to freezing tonight. 😦

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  34. whiteladyinthehood

    Funny poll answers and that first video was AMAZING!

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  35. I agree with the blogging to repair ones mental condition 🙂 Hope the weather improves really soon!

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  36. Wow, you are REALLYYY looking forward to the spring/summers *Cringes at the thought* (because I kinda hate summers) (pleaseee don’t kill mee!!!)
    And all the answers were great, How do people think of such clever things to say! Congrats on the award 🙂

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