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by MarcusAu
Sun Aug 28, 2016 2:15 pm
Forum: Past Misdeeds
Topic: The Refuge of the Toads
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In the spirit of enlightenment I think that all governments should stay out of legislating was their citizens can wear. However, for those looking to cover up may I suggest the following stylistic choices for consideration: http://www.jeanulrickdesert.com/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/Bur...
by MarcusAu
Sun Aug 28, 2016 1:44 pm
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Topic: The Refuge of the Toads
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One request - can we get the spell-checker to approve - islam, christian, jew, muslim etc in lower case? NO GODS, NO MASTERS, no caps (if at all possible). Also, I think there may be something to conflating muslim with a race. When thinking of muslims, I tend to think of middle-easterners (not India...
by MarcusAu
Sun Aug 28, 2016 2:46 am
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Topic: The Refuge of the Toads
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Starting to? Only if we look at things on a geological scale.

Feminism has been unmonolithically fractious since at least the 1970s.
by MarcusAu
Sun Aug 28, 2016 1:52 am
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Topic: The Refuge of the Toads
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Hatrick!
by MarcusAu
Sun Aug 28, 2016 1:52 am
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Brive1987 wrote:
You lost me at ^n
Does this help?

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by MarcusAu
Sun Aug 28, 2016 1:50 am
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Topic: The Refuge of the Toads
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Jan Steen wrote:I forgot to add:

Fucked-up grammar.
Rape!
by MarcusAu
Sun Aug 28, 2016 1:49 am
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Topic: The Refuge of the Toads
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It seems that most everyone here is an optimist - in a glass half full way. But I think that Vicky Caramel at least would be prepared to say that their culture gave us Zero. Vicky and Kirbmarc have some relatively sane and workable measures to stem the tide, which are not going to be implemented be...
by MarcusAu
Sun Aug 28, 2016 12:41 am
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Topic: The Refuge of the Toads
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Full disclosure - I tend to go to the beach with long sleeved shirts and trousers - ie fully covered. I should not be arrested for this - as I have White Privilege (and also tend to go lobster red on minimal exposure to the sun). But these damned middle-easterners should be - with a charge of Cultur...
by MarcusAu
Sun Aug 28, 2016 12:32 am
Forum: Past Misdeeds
Topic: The Refuge of the Toads
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Maybe, the French authorities could release a statement saying that the burkini-ban was not appropriate as it placed restrictions on people expressing their their religious beliefs. Such a ban is in error (though was understandable in the circumstances) because it goes against the ideals of liberty ...
by MarcusAu
Sat Aug 27, 2016 11:24 am
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Topic: The Refuge of the Toads
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It seems that most everyone here is an optimist - in a glass half full way.

But I think that Vicky Caramel at least would be prepared to say that their culture gave us Zero.
by MarcusAu
Sat Aug 27, 2016 10:07 am
Forum: Past Misdeeds
Topic: The Refuge of the Toads
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In past the use of force, intimidation and the creditable threat of force against them - was one of the drivers for minority communities to assimilate into larger mainstream culture. Or if not assimilate then keep their heads down and not draw attention to themselves. (Though, I suppose it could als...
by MarcusAu
Sat Aug 27, 2016 4:45 am
Forum: Past Misdeeds
Topic: The Refuge of the Toads
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piginthecity wrote:
I am I the only one who can't help but imagine Dick Emery every time an SJW calls someone 'Awful' ?
Well, Monday is a bank holiday - so this must be appropriate.

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by MarcusAu
Sat Aug 27, 2016 4:06 am
Forum: Past Misdeeds
Topic: The Refuge of the Toads
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for a dollar?
by MarcusAu
Sat Aug 27, 2016 3:54 am
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Topic: The Refuge of the Toads
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On a lighter note, I'm in intermission at Fawlty Tours on Stage at Roslyn Packer theatre in The Rocks. I was a bit nervous they'd balls it up, but it's great. Three episodes scripted into one two hour production. Same dialogue pretty much, maybe a couple of tweaks and new gags. Loving it! Back in n...
by MarcusAu
Sat Aug 27, 2016 3:50 am
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Topic: The Refuge of the Toads
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The reason PZ tried but never actually wrote a book is that he's not the book writing type. He's into immediate gratification and reaction, preferably controversial and outrage reaction. I would recommend calming meditation to look inwardly, but PZ debunks meditation as "spirituality", which he loa...
by MarcusAu
Fri Aug 26, 2016 3:36 pm
Forum: Past Misdeeds
Topic: The Refuge of the Toads
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During WWI there were plenty of examples of ill feeling towards the German people and culture. German Sausage became Luncheon Sausage, and German Shepards, Alsations. Also there were many cases where outright violence was committed against people of German or Japanese decent, living in Allied countr...
by MarcusAu
Fri Aug 26, 2016 9:46 am
Forum: Past Misdeeds
Topic: The Refuge of the Toads
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If you are prepared to give a little latitute, then I'm prepared to say that you can be at war with a religion or a philosophy or any set of beliefs. http://www.oxforddictionaries.com/definition/english/war It's not an armed conflict but certainly could be described as a sustained campaign or compet...
by MarcusAu
Fri Aug 26, 2016 8:41 am
Forum: Past Misdeeds
Topic: The Refuge of the Toads
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I can see the case for calling for a temporary ban on the burkini. If there had been a series of arson attacks on black churches. The police might request that an organised KKK rally complete with burning crosses etc be deferred, as it was more than likely to incite bad feelings and make the general...
by MarcusAu
Fri Aug 26, 2016 5:57 am
Forum: Past Misdeeds
Topic: The Refuge of the Toads
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Not to 'what-about-the-mens' this (well maybe just a bit) - but several news stories on the mankini ban in Cornwall have linked it to a corresponding decrease in anti-social behaviour:

https://www.theguardian.com/society/201 ... -behaviour
by MarcusAu
Fri Aug 26, 2016 12:09 am
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Topic: The Refuge of the Toads
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Badger3k wrote:
"Blogger with a Patreon" sounds like it will be used a lot. Or "internet activist".
I think it will be more like:

Blogger with a Patreon*







*Barista
by MarcusAu
Thu Aug 25, 2016 10:54 pm
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Topic: The Refuge of the Toads
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comhcinc wrote:
...

Funny enough the only pleasure I have when it comes to butt sex is convincing a woman to do it. Once she actually says yes I am over it.
Women in general find a strap-on uncomfortable to wear.

#NotAll
by MarcusAu
Thu Aug 25, 2016 10:51 pm
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Topic: The Refuge of the Toads
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comhcinc wrote:I have taught you well.
Cheers Com

Let us know when you are scheduling the next conference call (or Slymecon III to give it it's full due).
by MarcusAu
Thu Aug 25, 2016 10:43 pm
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Topic: The Refuge of the Toads
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I don't think anyone in the circles we would move in would disagree with you except maybe Devon Tracy. This wasn't "our side" that did this, if politics was enough to bring down the wrath of the kind of people that do this, then there are targets far more deserving. As I pointed out, this was far m...
by MarcusAu
Thu Aug 25, 2016 9:54 pm
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Topic: The Refuge of the Toads
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Hunt wrote:
Women commit more domestic violence but cause less damage; women attempt suicide more often but succeed less frequently.

Clearly, this is an intolerable state of inequality. Women must be trained to be more effective at violence and killing themselves.

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by MarcusAu
Thu Aug 25, 2016 8:52 pm
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Topic: The Refuge of the Toads
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I think 'Incursion of the Transmen' was an episode of Doctor Who.
by MarcusAu
Thu Aug 25, 2016 6:35 pm
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Topic: The Refuge of the Toads
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katamari Damassi wrote: Oh yeah? So if you could go back in time and doxx Hitler as a baby, you wouldn't do it?
I would dox that little fucker so hard - that he would know for certain whether or not he had a Jewish grandparent.
by MarcusAu
Thu Aug 25, 2016 6:32 pm
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Topic: The Refuge of the Toads
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My life has taken an odd turn. This burst of work has cured my recent mental sluggishness. I wield a dustpan and loaf on a forklift (which hasnt been turned a single time yet). But Im being told to buy an edgy but not-to-edgy black suit, to work inside super-exclusive events, soon. One guy doing my...
by MarcusAu
Thu Aug 25, 2016 11:00 am
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Topic: The Refuge of the Toads
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I don't know what record you are referring to but no one had ever heard of Jones before the GB movie. I don't care if you think that she was saying racist things. She is allowed to do that. I don't care if she had a bunch of twitter meltdowns. Nobody knew who she was before GB. That movie and the r...
by MarcusAu
Thu Aug 25, 2016 10:41 am
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Topic: The Refuge of the Toads
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Have been musing: just think of all the societal issues that would be solved if everyone identified as a woman. No more testing or exclusion for sports, no more gender imbalance in boardrooms, and all bathrooms & changing rooms would be unisex. You may think you have earned your stripes solving the...
by MarcusAu
Thu Aug 25, 2016 4:05 am
Forum: Past Misdeeds
Topic: The Refuge of the Toads
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For some reason this clip comes to mind:

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by MarcusAu
Thu Aug 25, 2016 3:37 am
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Topic: The Refuge of the Toads
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Shatterface wrote:
I have to wear a shirt at work but it's at least 10 years since I ironed one.
I'm sure they have asked you to wear pants too.
by MarcusAu
Thu Aug 25, 2016 3:35 am
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Topic: The Refuge of the Toads
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Most of them aren't funny enough to be a stand-up comedian, and pop culture critics and pundits are a dime a dozen. They also don't have the skills to be HR personnel. Academia is pretty much the only field where they could work, but that's not for everyone, either. I think that for most of them it...
by MarcusAu
Thu Aug 25, 2016 2:06 am
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Topic: The Refuge of the Toads
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I think that the authorities and staff are mostly afraid of the lawsuits of their moms and dads. I wonder what will happen when those maladjusted childish pretend-victim bullies will be forced to enter the world after university. It's an interesting proposition - what would you recommend if you wer...
by MarcusAu
Thu Aug 25, 2016 1:14 am
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Probably the same tumblr idiots who organized a ball pool at some tumblr con. I wonder what normal students think of them. I asked the other day - and the pit provided a definition of normal - but I'm not sure that answer helps much in this context. I'm sure most students would think that these mod...
by MarcusAu
Wed Aug 24, 2016 5:57 am
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Topic: The Refuge of the Toads
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To be fair you recognize there is a problem but walk a mile in men's moccasins and it will be a real eye opener. I think a little empathy goes a long way - and Vicky C. clearly has very little empathy....Ha, No, I mean the opposite. VC can stand and defend her own views - and I'm sure she will. But...
by MarcusAu
Wed Aug 24, 2016 4:48 am
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It is part of life. Yesterday a 30 year old hit on me, it made me feel good even though it was a bit ham fisted. If I didn't get hit on I would be looking in the mirror wondering what I was doing wrong. But it is annoying as fuck most of the time, especially when some ugly loser is throwing you che...
by MarcusAu
Wed Aug 24, 2016 2:07 am
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Topic: The Refuge of the Toads
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HunnyBunny wrote:
...

You lot have decided she's just getting men all wrong.

...
I reserve the right to disagree with anything anyone says even if they didn't say it.


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by MarcusAu
Wed Aug 24, 2016 1:17 am
Forum: Past Misdeeds
Topic: The Refuge of the Toads
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Participants could identify themselves as lying outside of the gender norms by wearing something of a particular shape and colour. Similarly, people wanting special treatment on the basis of their religion could wear a symbol. For maximum efficiency - the precise details could be worked out by the g...
by MarcusAu
Wed Aug 24, 2016 12:39 am
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Topic: The Refuge of the Toads
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If I'm going to pitkill - I would prefer it to be on a musical note:

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by MarcusAu
Tue Aug 23, 2016 11:22 pm
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Topic: The Refuge of the Toads
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piginthecity wrote:
MarcusAu wrote:Katamari - you seem somewhat irregular. How is everything going?
You Dulcolax salespeople are never off duty, eh Marcus !
I like to keep my hand in.
by MarcusAu
Tue Aug 23, 2016 10:53 pm
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Topic: The Refuge of the Toads
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Katamari - you seem somewhat irregular. How is everything going?
by MarcusAu
Tue Aug 23, 2016 8:54 pm
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Yeah, excellent suggestion that first 'option'. It's not like women's sports are proper sports, nobody really cares. In fact, fuck it, stick 'em all in the Para-olympics, cos ain't nobody gonna watch it anyways. Only men's sports is important enough to bother with, AM I RIGHT? I'm sure that women c...
by MarcusAu
Tue Aug 23, 2016 8:45 pm
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I don't much care about sporting competitions either way. As long as any government that I am paying taxes to, is not investing (to very little return) in the training and sponsoring of athletes, I say let a thousand flowers bloom. Just as it is with religion, there should be a separation of identy-...
by MarcusAu
Tue Aug 23, 2016 1:25 pm
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Topic: The Refuge of the Toads
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... What point is she trying to make? ... That there are clear differences between the sexes, whilst at the same time there are no such differences. Or That any differences can only be acknowledged and defined if the observer has first checked their (or should that be his ?) privilege. (And sometim...
by MarcusAu
Tue Aug 23, 2016 12:14 pm
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Shatterface wrote:Probably a rhetorical question, but why have the Louisiana floods received so little coverage?

If the police had shot dead 13 people it would be world headlines.
What colour was the water?
by MarcusAu
Tue Aug 23, 2016 7:55 am
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Wasn't Carter the one that got in trouble with the Religious Right for candidly admitting that he sometimes "lusts for other women in his heart" even though he's married (i.e. is still sexually attracted to other women, just like every other heterosexual man) ? Yep. In a Playboy interview, no less....
by MarcusAu
Tue Aug 23, 2016 5:08 am
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Hmmm, I'm not so sure. The superheroes developed from the pulps & penny dreadfu[ls - for example Batman = Zorro/Scarlet Pimpernel + The Shadow. And the writers in the 1940s were ripping each other (and earlier stories) off wholesale. ie they were not necessarily origional to start with. In the 1940s...
by MarcusAu
Tue Aug 23, 2016 4:41 am
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Thanks to this post I have discovered something I previous believed didn't exist - something from my youth that ISN'T ON YOUTUBE! There was a terrible cabaret band called Clubsound in Norn Iron when I was a larva, and they use to do "The Devil Went Down to Ahoghill". Ahoghill being a small and unin...
by MarcusAu
Tue Aug 23, 2016 4:39 am
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Topic: The Refuge of the Toads
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Shatterface wrote:
MarcusAu wrote:Define normal.
It's at the opposite end of the spectrum from cutting your dick off, then strapping on a new one.
Damn, I wish you had told me earlier.
by MarcusAu
Tue Aug 23, 2016 4:26 am
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Topic: The Refuge of the Toads
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Define normal.
by MarcusAu
Mon Aug 22, 2016 10:54 pm
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Topic: The Refuge of the Toads
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KiwiInOz wrote:
Sounds like a cocktail recipe.
Of course it is:

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by MarcusAu
Mon Aug 22, 2016 4:15 am
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Topic: The Refuge of the Toads
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I was thinking there could be separate categories for 1st, 2nd and 3rd world countries. (Similar to weight classes in boxing). Because, as was pointed out earlier - those countries (eg Britain) with more money to invest in their athletes - tend to win a greater number of medals. Still, it's nice to ...
by MarcusAu
Mon Aug 22, 2016 1:23 am
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Topic: The Refuge of the Toads
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Kirbmarc wrote: ...

After the end of the Cold War Russia was in shambles due to the fall of Communism and the instability under Eltsin...
Eltsin?

I thought it was Yeltsin.

Are you gaslighting?
by MarcusAu
Sun Aug 21, 2016 2:56 pm
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Topic: The Refuge of the Toads
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The funny thing about "fanny" is that while it does have a cleaner connotation in the States, it's also an old person term that virtually never gets used. With the exception of referring to "fanny packs," which ironically are worn on the front. The first time I saw the American usage was in an earl...
by MarcusAu
Sun Aug 21, 2016 1:51 pm
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Topic: The Refuge of the Toads
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Obviously the whole olympic standards will have to be re-thought.

For example - currently there is no protocol in place to test if someone is aqua-kin which would give them an advantage in water polo. Or if someone is bird-kin - which would make the long jump that much easier.
by MarcusAu
Sun Aug 21, 2016 1:31 pm
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So do you think the olympic committee would be amenable to Harrison Bergeron'ing this shit - to provide a level playing field for all the competitors?

If we can do it for horses why can't we do it for human beings*?



*and otherkin
by MarcusAu
Sun Aug 21, 2016 1:25 pm
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Well, that's autogynephilia, innit? Isn't that the sexual attraction to women in fast cars? Yep. Problem is, most Americans immediately think of Danica Patrick or (maybe, if they're my age) Shirley Muldowney, but have never heard of Michèle Mouton. I was thinking of Jayne Mansfield...what can I say...
by MarcusAu
Sun Aug 21, 2016 12:25 pm
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Billie from Ockham wrote:
Suet Cardigan wrote:Um, Whippets and sodomy? Auto-complete error or Freudian Slip?
or US slang for nitrous oxide
I see plenty of evidence (every week, if not every day) - that it is popular in the UK too:

http://i.telegraph.co.uk/multimedia/arc ... 90410b.jpg(
by MarcusAu
Sun Aug 21, 2016 10:14 am
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OK - since everyone seems to be so agreeable. Isn't testosterone level also determined by race? Specifically, black people generally have higher levels. Finally, sporting events can be segregated as they should always have been. I wonder if I can get any SJWs or BLM advocates to agree. That gentlema...
by MarcusAu
Sun Aug 21, 2016 4:28 am
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Brive1987 wrote:
What's all that there? Roach shit? Or mice? :shock: :o
I was trying to find the FFFB strip with the Texan cockroach in it - but this is the best I can do, sorry:

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