Random Acts of Wierdness and Ubermensch Society (1546 hits)
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Submitted by Monkeyswithguns (View user info) at 2008-02-15 14:40:07 EST
Lately I've been working on some art projects.
Generally kaleidoscopic and geometric, colorful drawings using post-it notes and pringles cans to make straight lines and circles. There's nothing special about that, but what makes things interesting is that I made 25 color copies of it, picked 25 people at random out of the phone book, and mailed it to them with strange greetings such as:
"Don't worry, it'll be alright."
"Surprise party inside"
"Congratulations, you didn't win anything."
Basically the types of things you'd find under a snapple cap, but I tried to keep it positive, so as not to offend anyone.
Just a random act of strangeness to make a stranger go "WTF?" and possibly put a smile on their face, or brighten their day somehow. Possibly even restore their faith in humanity, though that's a bit of a stretch.
In addition to all this, I've also rented a PO Box for 6 months, to engage in even more acts of wierdness, and I'm inviting anyone here to participate. You can send whatever you want. Pornography, your own wierd art, poetry, stories, pictures, whatever.
Here's an idea for the ladies: shave your nether region, and draw a sideways face using your labia for lips. Take a series of photos, rotate the photos, and add little speech bubbles. Write some text, such as a series of rhetorical questions or musings on life in general.
Or don't, the point is you can do whatever you want, just keep it legal, since I'm kinda pretty and wouldn't last long in jail.
I've also been reading on wikipedia about the Cacophony Society, which was the basis for Project Mayhem in Fight Club. Pahlaniuk is obviously a member. To keep it short, these are the people who founded Burning Man, and do all sorts of strange stunts, which you can read about for yourself here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cacophony_Society
I've come to pretend that Ubersite is somewhat like this, as I can see a great deal of talent, in many areas of the arts here. I've taken to calling it the Ubermensch society, because it sounds appropriate.
Mail any submissions to:
Monkeyswithguns
PO Box 1283
Jackson, GA, 30233
If I get something I deem especially interesting, I'll be sure to post it here.
Stamps cost $0.41
Taking something ethereal from the internet and transferring it to physical reality is priceless.
And quite possibly insane.
Below you'll find the picture I spent approximately 12 hours total drawing, coloring, stippling, and copying. The hardest part was determining the proper color density of the dots, to make it look asthetically appealing.
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Submitted by monkeyswithguns (user info) at 2008-05-05 16:24:21 EDT (#)
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http://kingshanesmailart.blogspot.com/
Submitted by loopdeloo (user info) at 2008-04-15 13:12:21 EDT (#)
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Submitted by Falafel (user info) at 2008-02-18 12:32:01 EST (#)
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Submitted by loopdeloo (user info) at 2008-02-15 15:05:37 EST (#)
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+2 Kicker of all ass!
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Empty praise? haha
Neat idea... be prepared to be given nightmares anonymously
I can't believe how retarded I am sometimes...
I am working on a package to send you :)
Submitted by monkeyswithguns (user info) at 2008-03-05 11:00:12 EST (#)
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http://www.ubersite.com/m/115386
It begins.
Submitted by monkeyswithguns (user info) at 2008-03-04 22:15:50 EST (#)
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Submitted by HateMudkips (user info) at 2008-03-04 21:48:17 EST (#)
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I sent you something...
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Great, I hope it's a severed head. Nobody's ever sent me that. Not even Santa.
Submitted by HateMudkips (user info) at 2008-03-04 21:48:17 EST (#)
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I sent you something...
Submitted by Sacrilicious (user info) at 2008-03-04 19:19:27 EST (#)
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Hmmm..will these curiosities back include monkeys and/or guns?
If so, I'd much prefer the former.
Submitted by monkeyswithguns (user info) at 2008-03-04 08:00:19 EST (#)
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Submitted by Sacrilicious (user info) at 2008-03-03 21:28:58 EST (#)
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feety's been doing a lot of traveling lately. I don't think he's been to Georgia, though.
Hypothetical question: Do you want to receive these things from anonymous?
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That would be fine, though I intend to send something back for everything that I recieve. So far I've gotten a hypno-tape on memory and some floss from Captain Thorns. I'm still trying to come up with something to top it to send back.
Submitted by Tigre (user info) at 2008-03-03 21:48:35 EST (#)
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I'll send you something.
Submitted by Sacrilicious (user info) at 2008-03-03 21:28:58 EST (#)
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feety's been doing a lot of traveling lately. I don't think he's been to Georgia, though.
Hypothetical question: Do you want to receive these things from anonymous?
Submitted by LegoSockPuppet (user info) at 2008-03-03 14:42:13 EST (#)
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No Comment
Submitted by CaptainThorns (user info) at 2008-02-29 16:00:36 EST (#)
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And I have to say, I am EXTREMELY disappointed in the lot of you, Uber, for not showing more interest and participation in this awesome idea.
Submitted by CaptainThorns (user info) at 2008-02-29 15:58:33 EST (#)
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Submitted by orphelia (user info) at 2008-02-29 10:01:09 CST (#)
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Let me know how well my feotus has faired the journey. Enjoy!
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That would be quite the experience, to open up a mail package and find a little Feety...
Submitted by orphelia (user info) at 2008-02-29 11:01:09 EST (#)
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Let me know how well my feotus has faired the journey. Enjoy!
Submitted by monkeyswithguns (user info) at 2008-02-29 10:42:44 EST (#)
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I'm going to the post office in about a couple of hours, so I'll see then. Don't worry though, you'll be the first to know.
Submitted by CaptainThorns (user info) at 2008-02-29 09:05:14 EST (#)
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Well?
Submitted by monkeyswithguns (user info) at 2008-02-20 09:35:20 EST (#)
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Nope, so I intend to keep pimping this post until I recieve something. Until I get something, I will post a link to this in every post I make, and maybe one here and there on reviews, just to keep it alive.
Submitted by CaptainThorns (user info) at 2008-02-20 09:11:11 EST (#)
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So have you gotten anything yet?
Submitted by orphelia (user info) at 2008-02-19 13:58:10 EST (#)
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fake interested girl emails
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You got me. hehehe.
Submitted by monkeyswithguns (user info) at 2008-02-19 13:56:45 EST (#)
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Submitted by Falafel (user info) at 2008-02-19 01:02:59 EST (#)
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Why don't you set up an alternate email address and have stuff sent there?
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Because I already get plenty of spam and fake interested girl emails. I want something real, like a letter, something physical, that I can covet, or throw away, or burn, or masturbate to in the case of my suggestion, or eat if I get cookies, or smoke if I get something good, but it has to be "real."
Submitted by Falafel (user info) at 2008-02-19 01:02:59 EST (#)
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Why don't you set up an alternate email address and have stuff sent there? I'm sure you'd get more stuff and quite a bit of it before it gets bombarded with porn and goatse mirror links.
For those submitting, you could also keep it anonymous with disposable email addresses (15 minute use ones like www.guerrillamail.com)
Submitted by scourge (user info) at 2008-02-18 12:51:30 EST (#)
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i won't be sending you anything, but this is a cool idea.
Submitted by ChaosJester (user info) at 2008-02-18 12:36:24 EST (#)
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Submitted by skrapmetal (user info) at 2008-02-15 14:46:15 EST (#)
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<computer voice>
Faith in Humanity restored
</computer voice>
Submitted by Falafel (user info) at 2008-02-18 12:32:01 EST (#)
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Submitted by loopdeloo (user info) at 2008-02-15 15:05:37 EST (#)
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+2 Kicker of all ass!
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Empty praise? haha
Neat idea... be prepared to be given nightmares anonymously
Submitted by monkeyswithguns (user info) at 2008-02-16 23:49:42 EST (#)
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Submitted by beer-turtle (user info) at 2008-02-16 16:04:35 EST (#)
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It would be interesting to see what kind of stuff people send you...
What happenes if you get sent illegal stuff, like a fat joint, Sico's kiddie porn collection, or a live kitten.
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Well I can't be held liable for something I didn't realize. What if someone sent a fat joint to say...postsecret, or one of those other mail in sites. Or what if someone mailed porn to a church for kicks?
I don't think it would hold up in court, so I'm really not worried, plus Chairman Meow could use a new friend.
Submitted by beer-turtle (user info) at 2008-02-16 16:04:35 EST (#)
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It would be interesting to see what kind of stuff people send you...
What happenes if you get sent illegal stuff, like a fat joint, Sico's kiddie porn collection, or a live kitten.
Submitted by monkeyswithguns (user info) at 2008-02-15 18:24:09 EST (#)
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Submitted by MyTeeOne (user info) at 2008-02-15 17:28:08 EST (#)
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Cool pic.
Um... do you think anyone at the post office is going to be suspicious of the name "Monkeywithguns"? Just curious.
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Probably not. I'm pretty familiar with the postal clerks there, and they know me by my real name. It's a fairly small town.
Submitted by Wompom (user info) at 2008-02-15 17:48:25 EST (#)
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Didn't read... Awesome pic.
Submitted by MyTeeOne (user info) at 2008-02-15 17:28:08 EST (#)
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Cool pic.
Um... do you think anyone at the post office is going to be suspicious of the name "Monkeywithguns"? Just curious.
Submitted by haikumikoo (user info) at 2008-02-15 17:20:08 EST (#)
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If I get something I deem especially interesting, I'll be sure to post it here.
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You should make a collage and post that.
Submitted by CaptainThorns (user info) at 2008-02-15 16:22:19 EST (#)
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That's a f'in awesome idea. I'll send something...not sure what yet.
Submitted by rob_berg (user info) at 2008-02-15 16:10:34 EST (#)
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Cool.
Submitted by Jeanneee (user info) at 2008-02-15 15:25:29 EST (#)
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Submitted by HellRazer (user info) at 2008-02-15 15:04:24 EST (#)
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stippling
^What does this word mean? Is it an art term?
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I've heard it in the context of makeup. It means to press a substance into a surface, e.g. foundation into skin.
Carmindy from What Not To Wear is one of my role models. I learned it from her.
Submitted by corn_nugget (user info) at 2008-02-15 15:20:31 EST (#)
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Fallen, I should set up a website like that... except just say "Send all of your books to me", instead of leaving them laying around.
Submitted by FALLEN (user info) at 2008-02-15 15:18:10 EST (#)
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corn_nugget
http://www.bookcrossing.com/
Submitted by thecaes (user info) at 2008-02-15 15:13:04 EST (#)
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+2 random weirdness
Submitted by monkeyswithguns (user info) at 2008-02-15 15:07:09 EST (#)
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Submitted by HellRazer (user info) at 2008-02-15 15:04:24 EST (#)
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stippling
^What does this word mean? Is it an art term?
Also, I'm going to send you something. IDK what yet, but I'm sure I'll find something suitable. How big is that PO box? Could we send an item? Or is it just for letters? Does your post office have an anthrax sniffing dog? Or will I have to febreeze the letter before I send it?
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smallest and cheapest box available, but they'll hold larger packages behind the counter for me.
Stippling is actually a painting term I think, but it looks kinda like the dots.
Submitted by FALLEN (user info) at 2008-02-15 15:06:15 EST (#)
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Corny,
there is some thing where people leave books in random places for other people to find. Once you are done reading, you're suppose to drop it off in som other random location for the next person to find.
Submitted by loopdeloo (user info) at 2008-02-15 15:05:37 EST (#)
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+2 Kicker of all ass!
Submitted by HellRazer (user info) at 2008-02-15 15:04:24 EST (#)
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stippling
^What does this word mean? Is it an art term?
Also, I'm going to send you something. IDK what yet, but I'm sure I'll find something suitable. How big is that PO box? Could we send an item? Or is it just for letters? Does your post office have an anthrax sniffing dog? Or will I have to febreeze the letter before I send it?
Submitted by experima (user info) at 2008-02-15 15:03:29 EST (#)
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send me one!
and email me back, you monkey.
Submitted by sicosemen (user info) at 2008-02-15 15:02:44 EST (#)
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Very neat concept.
Submitted by Sacrilicious (user info) at 2008-02-15 14:58:33 EST (#)
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Awesome. I love it.
This reminds me of a post I meant to do this week before I thought about ubertines. I'll get around to that.
Submitted by MudWhistle (user info) at 2008-02-15 14:58:12 EST (#)
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up until 2 weeks ago I could count the time i've had coffee on 3 fingers and then for some reason I decided to try it....now I'm hooked. this is a true testament to my druggie nature.
Submitted by monkeyswithguns (user info) at 2008-02-15 14:58:07 EST (#)
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Submitted by BritishBeef (user info) at 2008-02-15 14:57:17 EST (#)
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ah hell, I want one of those random notes now.
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Send me an address.
Submitted by corn_nugget (user info) at 2008-02-15 14:58:01 EST (#)
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I did this with my phone number on uber a couple of years ago. A bunch of foreigners called me. It was awesome fun.
Submitted by BritishBeef (user info) at 2008-02-15 14:57:17 EST (#)
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ah hell, I want one of those random notes now.
Submitted by BritishBeef (user info) at 2008-02-15 14:56:33 EST (#)
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You appear to have spent quite a lot of time drawing something that looks like a pretensious 8 year olds doodling.
But I like the idea, think it needs expanding in some way though, I'll think about it.
Submitted by corn_nugget (user info) at 2008-02-15 14:56:01 EST (#)
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Oh whew, I thought I broke the +2 streak.
Submitted by corn_nugget (user info) at 2008-02-15 14:55:26 EST (#)
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OMG IM SO SORRY!!!!!!!!!
Submitted by corn_nugget (user info) at 2008-02-15 14:55:15 EST (#)
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Muddy, no, because up until last night I was still trying to read the one I was reading, but last night I realized I have had enough... it's a horrible book. I'm going to go to the library and get "the road", eventually.
I'd go on my way home from work tonight, except for the fact that my dog has the shits, and I'm afraid to leave him in the house too long.
Right.
Submitted by MudWhistle (user info) at 2008-02-15 14:53:46 EST (#)
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Did you read any of the ones I mentioned to you?
Submitted by Shlongy (user info) at 2008-02-15 14:53:31 EST (#)
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I'll be sure to mail you a semen soaked Kleenex after I get finished banging Mrs. S tonight.
IT'S ART TO SOMEONE, DAMMIT.
Submitted by corn_nugget (user info) at 2008-02-15 14:52:20 EST (#)
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No no I dont want to join a book club, that's too much work. I just want people to send me books.
Submitted by monkeyswithguns (user info) at 2008-02-15 14:51:08 EST (#)
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Submitted by Jeanneee (user info) at 2008-02-15 14:49:35 EST (#)
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It's spelled "weird," babe.
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True enough. I have the flu and I'm not thinking straight.
Submitted by orphelia (user info) at 2008-02-15 14:49:55 EST (#)
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I was only kidding!
I nearly, *nearly*, sent an email regarding the situation but I got a life instead. :)
The picture is awesome <3
Submitted by monkeyswithguns (user info) at 2008-02-15 14:49:45 EST (#)
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Submitted by corn_nugget (user info) at 2008-02-15 14:48:24 EST (#)
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I'd like to do this with books.
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Contact Brdn_Nkd about that.
Submitted by Jeanneee (user info) at 2008-02-15 14:49:35 EST (#)
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It's spelled "weird," babe.
Submitted by monkeyswithguns (user info) at 2008-02-15 14:49:04 EST (#)
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Forgot to change the filename to "Pupil of the HypnoToad"
Submitted by corn_nugget (user info) at 2008-02-15 14:48:24 EST (#)
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I'd like to do this with books.
Submitted by skrapmetal (user info) at 2008-02-15 14:46:15 EST (#)
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<computer voice>
Faith in Humanity restored
</computer voice>
Submitted by orphelia (user info) at 2008-02-15 14:45:22 EST (#)
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Here, have another one! Huh!
;)
Submitted by Linus (user info) at 2008-02-15 14:45:16 EST (#)
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Submitted by corn_nugget (user info) at 2008-02-15 14:42:40 EST (#)
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Only the creepies will mail you stuff.
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This is true; I pondered mailing you something.
;-D
Submitted by MudWhistle (user info) at 2008-02-15 14:44:58 EST (#)
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if you luck out loki will mail you chocolate covered pretzels with christmas sprinkles
Submitted by orphelia (user info) at 2008-02-15 14:44:56 EST (#)
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I love that picture.
And I noticed you had +2ed my opponents entry TWICE.
*shakes fist angrily and makes threats towards ferrets*
Submitted by MudWhistle (user info) at 2008-02-15 14:43:49 EST (#)
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my 4 year old could knock that out in about an hour Van Gogh
Submitted by corn_nugget (user info) at 2008-02-15 14:42:40 EST (#)
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Only the creepies will mail you stuff.