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Beets.Go.On is the Fat Yogini
10/19/09

Raw sewage flooded the street in front of my gym today.

aaaaaand, i stepped in it, thinking it was mud and it was just the sewers that were stinking, because there couldn't possibly just be poop sloshed about on the sidewalks. Even though I have washed my boots, they STILL SMELL DISGUSTING. That's what I get for going to the gym even though it was raining.

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bluebears
10/19/09

@Beets.Go.On is the Fat Yogini: ew! ewewewewewew. those boots might be done.

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roslyn taber
10/19/09

@Beets.Go.On is the Fat Yogini: omg, you're in the #bayarea right? where was it? i need to save my shoes!!!!

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BabyJane
10/19/09

@Beets.Go.On is the Fat Yogini: Ugh, you poor thing, that sounds pretty vile.

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Beets.Go.On is the Fat Yogini
10/19/09

@roslyn taber: Harrison St. in Oakland, across the street from the Bank of America building. On the corner near the Starbucks is where it all accumulated. It looks like dirt/clay, but it totally isn't!

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lostinmybox
10/20/09

@Beets.Go.On is the Fat Yogini: The same thing happened in SF! My friend sent me this link earlier today [www.twitvid.com]

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Beets.Go.On is the Fat Yogini
10/20/09

@lostinmybox: no it wasn't like that, it was just fecal sludge oozing up from the sewers and flowing downhill, not an explosion of water. Just poo.

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Crackers In Bed
10/20/09

@Beets.Go.On is the Fat Yogini: ugh! that's horrible! it was seriously pouring for a while there though - they had to shut down Muni for a few hours cuz the VN station flooded...
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letitcrash
07/24/09

In reply to First World Problems, Recession Edition
Whatever this question has to do with the economy and people being rich and poor and spoiled and whatever, I just don't understand how someone's first instinct when they have a question like this is to email in to a website. Like, ask your friend. Your mom. Your maid. Or figure it out for your damn self.
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ericacartman
07/23/09

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This reminds me of an idea I had for a blog: "Petty Hipster White Girl Problems." It would display quotes like this: "Ugh, I mean, I can't believe my roommate drank all my almond soy milk and now there's just vanilla left... I hate the vanilla soy milk."
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Bunsen Honeydew
07/23/09

@ericacartman: You know my former roommate?
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Sputnik_Sweetheart
07/23/09

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I had hoped that was the real answer at WSJ. No such luck.
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formergr
07/23/09

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Sorry, but I think we're being a bit overly judgy here, no?

Renting a convertible is *not* that much more than a regular vehicle.

I myself tend to go for the economy or compact model when I rent, but that's because cars do nothing for me. But if I were on vacation, even a low-cost one, I would probably treat myself to something I don't normally indulge in-- a better wine, a better restaurant, etc.

So if someone wants to pay $20-30 more a day for a convertible instead of the Ford Focus on their 3-day vacation at the beach, who are we to judge?
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GirlFailer
07/23/09

@formergr: Well, when a question about what color scarf you should wear with your rental vehicle is in the WSJ (during a time when many are suffering from BEING POOR and whatnot), I think we all deserve to judge. Judge Harshly.
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Dancingfrog
07/23/09

@formergr: There's nothing wrong with renting a vehicle on its own, or with renting a convertible. But an actual low-cost vacation usually does not involve renting a car. It involves taking public transport or going on a package tour or, if a car is rented, it means renting the discount car... which can cost less than half or even a third that of the lowest-cost convertible and will probably have mostly manual features. I think the point of the post is that we've got to adjust our priorities, from a culture where appearances are what matter to a culture where the experience itself is what is appreciated, no matter if one is colour-coordinated or a jumble of mismatched prints and colour schemes.
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That_little_attention_whore
07/23/09

In reply to First World Problems, Recession Edition
Can we bring the dead writers in to answer this burning question, with a special appearance from one Isadora Duncan?
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Hana Maru
07/23/09

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Whatever your problem may be, someone has it worse than you. Lots of people are richer than this person, and lots of people are poorer than this person. Why can't we all just complain?

OR: anytime you want to complain about, say, your roof leaking, or your Yugo rattling, or your Forever 21 dress disintegrating while you were wearing it, STFU.

I prefer whining and letting whine.
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schweppes
07/23/09

@Hana Maru: Totally. Agree. There is little more obnoxious than discounting other people's problems because you're of the impression yours are worse.
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alouette
07/23/09

@Hana Maru: Whine and Let Whine will be my tattoo, I think. I will whip out the appropriate body part when people tell me to stop being a baby.
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squirrelcop
07/23/09

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The days when one trained one's children to provide a full scalp massage/hairdresser's treatment from the roadster's back half-seat sans seatbelt are truly long gone, aren't they?

Oh, sigh.
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applebrown-betty
07/23/09

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doesn't this woman have a personal shopper or assistant who can find this answer for her?
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formergr
07/23/09

@applebrown-betty: I'm sorry, but renting a convertible is *not* that much more than a regular vehicle.

I myself tend to go for the economy or compact model when I rent, but that's because cars do nothing for me. But if I were on vacation, even a low-cost one, I would probably treat myself to something I don't normally indulge in-- a better wine, a better restaurant, etc.

So if someone wants to pay $20-30 more a day for a convertible instead of the Ford Focus on their weekend vacation at the beach, are we really going to all get condescending and judgy? And assume they can afford a personal shopper, for god's sake??
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Bunsen Honeydew
07/23/09

@formergr: Are you just copying and pasting your responses? That's a little condescending as well.
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CurtCole
07/23/09

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This should do the trick!
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Crabby Cakes
07/23/09

@CurtCole: No fair! You already one bestie today! Quit showing us up!
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CurtCole
07/23/09

@Crabby Cakes: I retire, until tomorrow.
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Crabby Cakes
07/23/09

@CurtCole: I MISSPELLED 'WON." This is why I've never had a bestie.
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CurtCole
07/23/09

@Crabby Cakes: the editing tool is like manna from heaven for me.
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Crabby Cakes
07/23/09

@CurtCole: I didn't catch it until my 15 minutes were up.

That's what Spencer Pratt said!
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ritualtheory
07/23/09

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Aside from the glaring STFU factor, what of the fact that this velociraptor is old enough to rent a car and still doesn't know how to dress herself? This is why I don't drive.
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meritxell: an erotic life
07/23/09

@ritualtheory: Hey! Don't insult velociraptors that way! They know to wear a Hermes scarf, durr.
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labeled
07/23/09

In reply to First World Problems, Recession Edition
You know, I don't know what you people are complaining about.

If you'd realize that tightening your belt is not just a metaphor, you might find yourself coming out on a higher social rung after this recession thing is over.

Cigarettes aren't more expensive in Brooklyn than Manhattan, are they? No. No they are not. Just think about that.
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ritualtheory
07/23/09

@labeled: Shhhh. Brooklynites can still appreciate a booty. Don't ruin it.
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philoclea
07/23/09

@labeled: I did a double-take when I read this, and then I got it. Brilliant comment.
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labeled
07/24/09

@philoclea: I was so, so, so tempted to end it with an /sarcasm so the joke would be clear, but I had to trust my 'belles to get me.
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CalHobbes
07/23/09

In reply to First World Problems, Recession Edition
When I got to the office this morning and saw the ridiculousness that was today WSJ, I could not throw it in the recycle bin fast enough! This is supposed to be a smart paper full of "important" articles. Today's issue was provided by really bad ladymags.
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SomeAuthorGirl
07/23/09

@CalHobbes: Seriously; it's like the WSJ woke up today wanting to drive a nail through the temple of the few rational people left in the business world.
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BearDownCBears
07/23/09

In reply to First World Problems, Recession Edition
I nominate this illustrious C.G. from Millerton, NY for the first batch of Soylent Green that will be distributed to the hungry poor under ObamaCare.

Oh, Harry Reid, too.
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BrutallyHonestBabes (aka Mrs. Sarah.of.a.Lesser.Hobbit)
07/23/09

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Q: Will I damage my manicure when I pull my head out of my ass?
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Annabellie
07/23/09

@BrutallyHonestBabes (aka Mrs....: No, but you might find that your beautifully coiffed hair has suffered.
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BabyJane
07/23/09

@BrutallyHonestBabes (aka Mrs....:
Q: Sleeping on my pile of money has become uncomfortable. Any suggestions?
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CurtCole
07/23/09

@BrutallyHonestBabes (aka Mrs....: I can't remember how many houses I own. Seven?
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labeled
07/23/09

@BabyJane: A: Take your least favorite furs out of storage and use them as a mattress pad.
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BrutallyHonestBabes (aka Mrs. Sarah.of.a.Lesser.Hobbit)
07/23/09

@CurtCole: Mr. McCain, is that you?
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marinav
07/23/09

@BrutallyHonestBabes (aka Mrs....: My bronzer made of gold particles is being discontinued, what should I do?
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BabyJane
07/23/09

@labeled: But I've already given those to the servants to use in the stables!
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