I recently received a text message from a very good friend:
“You watch grinch? What the fuck are they singing?”
I replied:
“Been a while: Ah-boo-doe-ray, Ah-boo-doe-ray. Or something like that. But what I really wanna know is why santa is such a dick to rudolph.”
This was my friends reply:
“Donner a dick too.”
And because I can’t let anything go without an overdone, unnecessary, crack-pot analysis, I replied again:
“Yeah, what up with that. Nice message to send kids…youre different and I dont like you, so fuck you until I need you to pull my sleigh. Then I like you. Santa almost push rudolph over the edge.”
My friend was probably thinking "Why did I even ask?"
But, yeah Santa is pretty much a dick to Rudolph. I believe he says something to the effect of "Pity, and he had potential, too.” And my friend was right, Donner was a dick. Desperate to prove himself a worthy sperm donor, he makes Rudolph cover up his depreciatory genetic mutation. Explaining to his son that there are more important things in life than comfort, like self-respect.
The message: If you don't fit in, you aren't worth shit. So suck it up until you either fit in or someone needs you for something.
And then everyone tries to take it back and pin the "reindeer of the year" award on Rudolph. Kids have to see through that.
(Clarice knew what was up, though. Right from the beginning she knew Rudolph was the shit.)
So, I say to Santa and the rest of the fuckers in this world...just because someone doesn’t fit your image of what “a something” should be you think that they are incapable? Not worthy? Without feelings?
"Just wait, and watch your back."
And, of course I had to look that shit up, so here it is:
Welcome Christmas
Fah who for-aze!
Dah who dor-aze!
Welcome Christmas,
Come this way!
Fah who for-aze!
Dah who dor-aze!
Welcome Christmas,
Christmas Day.
Welcome, Welcome
Fah who rah-moose
Welcome, Welcome
Dah who dah-moose
Christmas day is in our grasp
So long as we have hands to clasp
Fah who for-aze!
Dah who dor-aze!
Welcome, welcome Christmas
Welcome, welcome Christmas
Day
Copyright © 1957, Dr. Seuss.
http://www.seuss.org/seuss/welcome.xmas.html
p.s. a lifetime supply of it.
(poke)
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Don't even listen to me; I have no idea what I'm talking about!
Time to feed the dogs, feed myself and then go off to Kung Fuuuuuuu.
Frank Ieros blog is....
http://www.iamthemodernprometheus.blogspot.com
"Hmmm would they also know that SS had an interest in architects before Frank did? Or that SS had an interest in bowling alleys before the Love Cats show was announced. Or that Frank would do something off the wall at the Philly show. Or that SS knew Frank would be wearing a Transformers t-shirt. Or that SS knew exactly which bands would play at the Leathermouth show even though they were unsigned bands and were not listed anywhere (believe me we all looked). Or that Frank had been reading Gandhi's autobiography. Or that SS knew the day before that Frank would not be at the Aberdeen show in the UK. I don't care how hxc elite some fans think they are, there is no way they would have known that Frank had gone home until they saw Matt Cortez on stage in his place in Aberdeen. There is no way anyone but Frank could possibly know some of these things. You only have to read Frank's bulletins to see that he is SS. Or maybe you think Frank doesn't write those bulletins, maybe it's the hxc fans on zomgmcrrumors or the other elite locked communities."
"frank writes his blogs on the mcr website the way ss writes on his own blog. with the dotted lines after the title..."
Anon, you never answered my question as to why you want to be such a douchebag to SS. What's your beef?
good morning
Thank you for the Christmas Card Elena
hi K!
hi ergo!
ooh hi martha jones!
kapu you never answered my question if you believe ss is frank.
Grrr! People keep calling me!
I answered it maaaaaany times, anon, and now I'm just sick of answering it and of answering you. Meanwhile, you never answered my question.
What do you have against SS that you have to be such a giant douche to him? how come you can't afford him his anonymity, which you so closely guard for yourself?
Hey Smoke, Ergo, FASC and Martha!
you answered it? you never gave me a straight answer you just beat around the bush. now if you wont give me a proper answer do you really think im going to answer you?
and i should say hi mayo!
thanks for the new post. must confess that i have never watched that film, but yes, i do get you. i thought it was a cool post. hope you are doing well and good?!
i know i am crap at never having watched a shit load of films. i feel like i blinked and a decade went past! seriously! that would be me pro creating obviously and outside life just pales away!
SS hello to you!
ignore that anon ^^ up there shit stirring. hope you are just fine and dandy!!
PRONCESS!!
Okay anon, you keep being a huge douche, in that case. Whatever gives you your jollies! However, SS has done nothing wrong to you, so your crusade is foolish and, well, retarded. Have fun!
Hey guys, you know what I'm doing right now? Aside from making dinner I mean. I'm watching youtube videos of all the awful ways you can die in Resident Evil 4. I realize I actually didn't die so much in that game. Go, me! But it really is hideous though. :)
Best comment:
1st of all just watching the ways u can die on RE4 makes u wanna be sick because if it happened in real life it would be awful and 2ndly my favourite death is 5:01
LMAO!
hi K Mj fasc smoke
I was going for a walk, but once around the yard, as the dew hasn't dried off yet, and my shoes are soaked, so I will have coffee instead and wait for a bit
FASC!!!!!! :)
Hi K, Ergo, MJ and errbody!
I get to go watch LHM in a Christmas program tonight. He has to dress up like people from Jesus' day. O_O
Woo-hoo! I'm gonna try and video it.
See you all later!
bye smoke hope he enjoys it and the audience too
I suppose you expect everyone to think the 'fuck cancer' that has been on his blog since October is just yet another coincidence don't you Kapu? Do you always resort to name calling when you lose an argument?
I don't really see an argument, anon. Just you being a douche to someone who hasn't done anything wrong to you.
And I "resort" to name-calling when it's the truth. ^_^ I mean, seriously, can you honestly deny that you're a douche to SS?
proncess, hope LHM has fun! we have just been to the eldest's xmas performance! was lovely! i have 2 more to go with the others!
ergo coffee is the best way to go.
K you never said what it meant to be halfy half cloud and vincent in that quiz you set?!
who the fuck is vincent?!
yep it's feeling good fasc, it's annoying though, the longer I wait the warmer it gets, but I walk in the late afternoon too
I need waterproof sandshoes
Oh my gosh, were you Vincent? Well then you are an ageless, tormented hitman, and you feel like you let the one you love suffer and die even though it was her own choice to go through with the experiment that created the ultimate badass, Sephiroth! But really, it wasn't your fault. You tried to stop her and her evil scientist lover Hojo, but Hojo shot you down. And instead of letting you die, he kept your body to implant mutating cells which turn you into huge hideous monsters!
But don't worry, you save the world eventually. :)
But don't worry, you save the world eventually. :)
jesus fuck K!!! how did i get that fucker??!
i worry about myself i really do? is vincent a chick then? fuckin crazy!
ergo i am struggling to think that it is summer with you guys!!
oh and i miss PP!
just sayin
no i re read. i am male!
and i am in a state!
oh hells!
No FASC, you're totally a dude. And what's more, you're hot, total fangirl bait!
Real men are two dimensional. ^_^
fuck is that me K?!!
shit i would totally do me!
wow!
don't know quite what to say??!!
fuck i clicked on him again, he is pretty! i am in love with his jacket!! seriously!
i think it's the buckles!! nice!
ok guys i have to love and leave cos it is 22.20 here and i have a load to do before bed.
nice to have a brief chat.
love to you all!
mayo and SS *hugs*
according to BN, MCR are playing in melbourne australia on 26th january, 2009 with AFI, and Kings of Leon
FASC, I would do you, too! I'd bang you like a screen door in a hurricane.
SERIOUSLY.
Okay, later FASC!
I'm off to Kung Fu in about ten minutes.
Byeeee!
haha thanks K!!
byee!
I doubt Gerard or Frank will ever admit to being the bloggers most of us have come to know and love, but does that really matter? I like the fact that there will always be an element of doubt surrounding Mayo and SS's identity. Both have given us clues along the way, but both have been smart enough to make their clues obscure and specific enough to be more than just a coincidence but not conclusive enough to give 100% confirmation of their identity. Most people here enjoy talking to Mayo and SS. They are just bloggers who hang out with us from time to time. Please don't make it awkward for them by obsessing about their identity.
they are playing in Oz?
Leathermouth is playing on my Pandora Radio.
Sweet!
Most people here enjoy talking to Mayo and SS. They are just bloggers who hang out with us from time to time. Please don't make it awkward for them by obsessing about their identity.
Yes, yes, yes.
I agree with you 100%. Thank you!
Welp, time to leave for the program! Whoop! Whoop! See you guys later!
as far as I know that is the Big Day Out and MCR haven't been on the bill as far as I know, unless it's a one off
they were last year, neither are AFI
this is the line up this year
I think BN has it arse about
Now it's Pet Shop Boy's.
I love diversity.
I can't imagine Gerard wanting to be that far away from home while Lyn-Z is pregnant.
what she can't travel?
i'm sure romeo & juliet can tolerate a small separation
I was actually thinking more along the lines of if something went wrong. I think he would feel more comfortable staying close to home.
Hi everyone, still catching up...per usual!
Love this post Mayo. Always a pleasure to read you.
"I suppose you expect everyone to think the 'fuck cancer' that has been on his blog since October is just yet another coincidence don't you Kapu?"
I read something about SS's 'fuck cancer' prior, but I am responding this most recent comment. Would it be selfish for me to think that maybe SS made this remark referring to my dad (and to many of us who have loved ones suffering from it, or have already lost someone to it)? Not sure if it is true, but it doesn't matter, it made me feel like he was there for me. So anons before you assume to know what exactly SS is talking about, maybe look around...there is more to SS. He has been with us through some crazy shit and has always shown us a lot of care. And vise versa. Same with Mayo. Regardless of who they are off of the blog...here, they are our friends. And for that, I am thankful. I am thankful to have met everyone! Some are more private than others; and you know what, they have that right. Just sayin'.
Okay, had to get that off of my chest. Whew! That didn't hurt as much as I thought!
How is everyone?!
eh people have to do what their job demands, and in a normal pregnancy it's unlikely anything goes wrong, in fact it's pretty boring.
All people worry, but it can't rule
And seeing as they aren't remotely mentioned as being over here, it's a pretty moot point
There are many husbands that travel while their wives are pregnant. And there are many women who continue to travel and work weeks prior to giving birth. It's nothing unusual.
Hi Ergo!
Hi everyone, how are you?
HI anima!
seeing as it was topical at the time and we had fuckfest I thought it was because of that too,
how are you? And hows your dad going?
I'm good thanks
hiya missT!
Hiya Ergo sweetie.
Hiya Elena and Anima.
How is everyone?
yes frank is such an angel, talking about his dogs vagina. i bet the losers here would still kiss his ass and call that cute.
you cant keep a good dog down. peppers has finished her second surgery of her young and handsome life. note the bright green fishing line stitches. peppers is rough and tumble, sweet yet sour, gorgeous and very stinky. she's my little bitch, and i love her. xo
ps directly below her stitches is her little vagina.
Hi MissT!!
Ergo, I thought the same thing. It was definetly a part of discussion during that time. In my heart, that's what I thought it meant. Like I said it doesn't matter...all I know is that it touched me. My dad is good! Just saw him a couple hours ago. We went over there last night to help put up the Christmas tree too. After my brother passed away, we started a new tradition. Now my brother/his family all get together to decorate the tree at my parents house. My mom didn't want to put up the tree that first Christmas, so we started this to help. It's our third year! And now with my dad here another Christmas, it was pretty awesome.
[Sorry for the long posts] O_O
I'm so glad your dad is well Anima. That's a lovely tradition you have there.
lol anima no worries, it's good to catch up with you, and it's a lovely tradition
anon, nope, not cute
Glad his dogs ok, but more info than I needed
though have to say it's nice neat surgery, and that dog is tiny
Aww poor Peppers. Anon, don't take it so seriously.
That cone looks miserable. :(
I mean Peppers looks miserable in that cone.
The cone looks just fine! LOL!
I'm a nerd.
dont take it seriously, wtf is wrong with you? see this is what im saying. he points out a dogs vagina, and you dont think thats even a TINY creepy? youre mentally retarded.
anon it's just potty humor
I suppose people should lighten up over Bob's use of the word CUNT as well, huh?
Maybe he pointed it out cos it is so blatently pictured and he got in before people started asking what it was.
Not everyone is up on doggie anatomy.
i think the anon is the one that actually thinks ss is frank. they seem to have a strong dislike for both of them.
C*** is a horrible word. It's the only swear word that makes me and mum totally cringe. It's nasty.
Anonymous said...
I suppose people should lighten up over Bob's use of the word CUNT as well, huh?
now you're comparing apples and pears anon.
Apples and pears, maybe. But Bob used the same excuse. Humour. And he told people to lighten up.
"now you're comparing apples and pears anon." hehe!
"youre mentally retarded." Awesome.
Bob got a reaction and I'm sure that's what he wanted
and misst very possibly there would have been "but what's that growth??" questions
boys do like potty humor, tis true.
and misst very possibly there would have been "but what's that growth??" questions
0_0
"Maybe he pointed it out cos it is so blatently pictured and he got in before people started asking what it was."
MissT, I concur.
And another thing anon, it is not unusual to talk about your own dog's anatomy.
My pup had vaginitis at one time. I talked about it with other female dog owners. Is that creepy? Nope, just the facts.
Exactly Ergo.
LOL Anima, you have the best conversations.
Hiya anons. I don't know how many of you are here but hi.
He's practically fingering the dog
er..isn't that Jamia holding the dog? She's wearing a mickey mouse sweatshirt.
Anonymous said...
He's practically fingering the dog
LOL some people love their pets a little too much.
WAYT for the over thirty set.
Leave them to their fangirling.
Bye now! Don't rush back!
Anonymous said...
Bye now! Don't rush back!
Hee hee!
bye anons leaving, hi anons staying
fingerbanger
some anons must have a really odd definition of fangirling
Can you hear it? The demon.."Dance" whispers the demon"
Exactly Ergo. A few doggy facts and plausible explanations and you are a fangirl.
I could understand if I had thrown my knickers at him.
...or whipped out your tassels
*swirls tit tassles*
I'm getting good at this.
Well, this tit swinging fangirl is off to bed.
Nighty night everyone.
xxxxxxx
goodnight missT sweet dreams, and happy twirling
must be nap time
Bye MissT, sorry I feel off for a bit. Had an intruption.
I'll miss you!!!
"LOL Anima, you have the best conversations."
LOL! That did sound strange didn't it!
"Leave them to their fangirling."
Wha? Fangirling over a puppy and the fact that Frank pointed out his dog's vagina? Haha! That was just funny typing it!
*twirls MissT's tassles just because I like it!*
Again, goodnite sweetie.
Four comments in a row. Am I all caught up?
or am I all alone?
:(
lol anima I think you are!
I'm watching a UK tv show about diet pills, eek gad some of them are scary (well most of them are)
caught up that is, not all alone
Yay! I was off for awhile too, thought I missed everyone.
Btw, I loved what you said in response to Mayo's question. Perfect gift. :)
Let me re-phrase. Offering/Giving unconditional love is the greatest gift. It may be unconditional, but some deserve it, some do not. If that love is there and able to be given, I say yes it is the most perfect, the most valuable gift you could give to another. Make sense?
*babbling again*
Sorry.
you do make sense anima.
if you get the chance to see a show called Supersize vs Supeskinny, it's good.
They look at people with bad eating habits in both extremes, and diet fads etc. and then tell you the facts about it all
Thanks Ergo. :)
"Supersize vs Supeskinny, it's good. They look at people with bad eating habits in both extremes, and diet fads etc."
Bad eating habits can in many different directions. For instance,
I've met vegetarians that are overweight. Seems strange to me, but when you fill your body with sugar and cheese in abundance, you have the same issue as those who eat a couple cheeseburgers. There are many extremes in every case.
Moderation. That is the key. In everything.
that's what they advocate really, and letting people know what is "normal" eating, such as what a serving is, friends of mine went to the US and was astounded by how big the meals were, almost double what would get served here, and that's the problem, kids get told to clean their plate, then the servings increase and people just eat until it's gone.
They had a man who was an extreme over eater and they had a woman who was severely limiting her food intake as she thought it would slow her aging, and 2 models who were taking ephedrine with caffeine tablets, risking heart attacks
Yeah...Yep Yep Yep Yep
Awww, I ♥ Weezer. Especially old Weezer stuff. ^_^
Hi errbody!
Just popping in for a sec!
Ergo, I went to an authentic French restaurant in the City and the portion was super small...but I was so full afterward. Completely content. Portions in the US are out of control.
And I grew up in a household that made us feel 'guilty' for not eating what was on our plate.
Sadly enough, I used to take what I couldn't eat and put it in a napkin. Flushed it later. That has changed a lot over the years; but regardless, it was a part of my life growing up. I still feel guilty that I threw away food...but it was too much!
hi smoke, how was the christmas presentation?
Well, this tit swinging fangirl is off to bed.
WHY DO I ALWAYS MISS THE GOOD STUFF!?!?!
Well, we are back from the program. Yay! It was pretty cool
Ummm, actually it's the same program they have every year so this is the fifth time I've seen it. O_O
Anyhooooos!
Too much and the fact that I hated 'cooked' veggies and meatloaf. I feel like we ate it all the time!
Steamed veggies are the best!
Hiya Smoke! ♥
Animazzzzz!!!!! ^_^
Yayness!
Hi Amyranth!
Smoke, "presentation/program"? I must have missed it. Was LHM in a Christmas show?
oh I feel the same, leaving food on your plate seems wrong.
So at least at home I try to be moderate.
It's what the food is too, if it's too processed you don't feel like you've eaten, you need texture and fibre and flavour.
If it tastes lovely then you feel you've had more I think.
But your stomach becomes used to a certain amount of stretch so people can get into a dangerous spiral.
I saw Dr Oz today too, and he said if you eat food with good nutrients your brain registers it sooner than if it's low in nutrition (like a lot of processed food), so if you eat food low in nutrients your brain still thinks it needs more, even though the quantity may be high, so you feel the need to eat more.
Yep, it was the school Christmas program.
"Christmas Around the World"
He actually sang and did the arm movements this year! With the class but still! Usually he refuses! I was proud. Hahaha.
hi amy!
Smoke glad it was good, but 5 times? Maybe they need to introduce a bit of variety
any cute kids mucking it up stories? forgetting lines? waving at parents, falling off stage (my brother nearly did that)
Well, Pre-K is always fun to watch. My niece was in this group and she's like a little monkey but I was very impressed with how well behaved she was! There was one little boy who had a piece of string and well, yeah. He was a hoot!
Hallo Anima and Ergo!!
Just writing my letter to Santa, did you guys get yours done yet?
Awww Smoke, that is so neat! Was he nervous? I performed in the Navity (one of the wiseman, hehe, a girl - how liberal!) in gradeschool. So nervous! I only had one line, but still scary.
Tell LHM, I'm proud of him too!
I really wish I could have recorded it but we were too far over on one side of the gym and it would have sucked. :(
Pooh.
Watching little kids perform bring tears to my eyes...mostly in laughter. It is so much fun!
aww smoke the littlies always manage to have at least one kid who's funny,
He wasn't nervous at all! I hated shit like that when I was his age. Gives me the willies. I'll definitely tell him that you said you are proud of him! ♥
Ergo, you are doing great...totally understand the greater picture of health. I remember when the 'low-fat' and 'no-fat' craze hit the scene. Not good. It only made people eat more. They were not getting what they needed. It was immitation. I went full on mayonnaise (hehe) and butter a couple years ago, best thing I could have done.
Of course, all the way to the school, LHM was singing Blitzkrieg Bop and Enter Sandman. Hee-hee.
Well, I have to go shower and get ready for Prison Break! I may see you guys a little later!
♥
Please do Princess! I'm a little jealous of his lack of nervousness! I could dance in front of people, but not speak/sing. Eff that! I would shake so much...I should have been one of the kids that puked, but thankfully it was someone else!
Bye Princess! It was lovely to see you! ♥
yay Ramones!!
my daughters school sings the national anthem at assembly and it goes
"Australians all let us rejoice
for we are young and free
with golden soil and wealth for toil
our home is girt by sea
our land abounds in nature's gifts
of beauty rich and rare
in histories page
let every stage
Advance Australia fair
in joyful strains then let us sing
Advance Australia fair"
our version used to go
"Australians all let us drejoice
Ah we are strong a three
with golden soy and well for toy
Our home is girt by sea
Our home abounds in nature gif
Ah beauty rich a drere*
in history page
let every stage
Advance Australia Fair
in joyful train ah let us sing
Advance Australia fair"
* I swear at times she sang
"A beauty Richard Gere"
bye smoke, sweet dreams
anima low fat is generally so tasteless you eat more of it anyway!
Plus you can't cook with it properly, to me get something that has taste and just eat a bit less
(plus lord knows what they make the fake stuff out of!)
HAHAH!
Ergo, they teach us both versions on the Canadian nat'l anthem, and then they teach it to us in half english-half french. I get very confused very quick.
In fact, I think quite a few Canadians do. You should be in a crowd during a hockey game.
Everyone sings: "O CANADA! HUM-MUMM-BUMM-HUMM-BUM-BUM!"
And they kinda trail off from there.
Ergo, is that how you sang it? I mean the "our version" ... very different!
We did the same thing with our national anthem. More so with the Pledge of Allegiance (to the flag).
"for whichitstands'...'invisable.'
Yes, Ergo, the 'engineered' food is so tastelesss and does not provide satisfaction. More flavor = more fullfilling. And therefore less consumption. Seems so easy, but when you live in a country of obesity, there will always be a 'trend' that allows for quick results. Money is made that way. It is a very sad scenerio.
Hey guys. Goodnight smokie.
Gah, I am so pissed. I found out that they're gonna remake The Crow. Grrrrrrr.
that was the way my daughter sang it, she is a bit better now, but it's still has a lot of "ah" in it.
our anthem just confuses with "girt" what kid knows what "girt" means??
(btw it means surrounded)
Amy our crowds go
Australians all let us rejoice, for we are young and free...
*mumble mumble mumble...etc"
in joyful strains then let us sing sing..
ADVANCE AUSTRALIA FAAIIIIIRRRRR!!!!!(really loud to make up for lack of knowing the words)
plus most people only know the first verse anyway, no one really ever sings any further unless it's some official thing
Hi BC!
What? Remake the Crow? They can't.
really BC?
and hello
anima quick fixes sell, though they really never work
best comedy sketch about our national anthem
Anthems...*puts on over-thinking cap* Now I'm studying the words of our anthem.
Ergo, Amyranth, do either of you have a pledge to your flag?
Sorry if that is a silly question. :)
hi anima! *hugs*
Yep, I'm afraid so. They're gonna do a remake. And it's none other than the director of the first Blade movie. I want to kick his ass.
So far, no one wants to see a remake. I don't blame them. Brandon Lee did a great job in the movie.
I haven't felt this angry until today when I read the news.
Hi there Ergo, yep.
It's bad enough the friday the 13th remake is coming out in february. I just hate Hollywood right now :/
Hooked on the topic. I'll stop after this. :)
For fun:
US National Anthem
"Oh, say! can you see by the dawn's early light
What so proudly we hailed at the twilight's last gleaming;
Whose broad stripes and bright stars, through the perilous fight,
O'er the ramparts we watched were so gallantly streaming?
And the rocket's red glare, the bombs bursting in air,
Gave proof through the night that our flag was still there:
Oh, say! does that star-spangled banner yet wave
O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave?
On the shore, dimly seen through the mists of the deep,
Where the foe's haughty host in dread silence reposes,
What is that which the breeze, o'er the towering steep,
As it fitfully blows, half conceals, half discloses?
Now it catches the gleam of the morning's first beam,
In fully glory reflected now shines in the stream:
'Tis the star-spangled banner! Oh, long may it wave
O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave!
And where is that band who so vauntingly swore
That the havoc of war and the battle's confusion
A home and a country should leave us no more?
Their blood has washed out their foul footsteps' pollution!
No refuge could save the hireling and slave
From the terror of flight or the gloom of the grave:
And the star-spangled banner in triumph doth wave
O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave.
Oh, thus be it ever, when freemen shall stand
Between their loved home and the war's desolation!
Blest with victory and peace, may the heav'n-rescued land
Praise the Power that hath made and preserved us a nation!
Then conquer we must, when our cause it is just,
And this be our motto: "In God is our trust":
And the star-spangled banner in triumph shall wave
O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave."
And our Pledge:
"I Pledge Allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands, ...
one Nation under God,
indivisible, with liberty and justice for all."
.
.
.
"with liberty and justice for all." My favorite part.
anima, not a silly question at all
we don't really
there is an Aust. Flag Promise,
"I promise allegiance to Australia & our flag of “Stars & Crosses”,
to serve my country and all its people faithfully,
and to uphold Australia’s laws, values & traditions."
but it's not commonly used in schools or anything, not like the American one is
there is a pledge of allegiance for new citizens as well.
But pretty much we just use the national anthem
"one Nation under God"
I thought it was under Canada.
our whole anthem is
"Australians all let us rejoice,
For we are young and free;
We’ve golden soil and wealth for toil;
Our home is girt by sea;
Our land abounds in nature’s gifts
Of beauty rich and rare;
In history’s page, let every stage
Advance Australia Fair.
In joyful strains then let us sing,
Advance Australia Fair.
Beneath our radiant Southern Cross
We’ll toil with hearts and hands;
To make this Commonwealth of ours
Renowned of all the lands;
For those who’ve come across the seas
We’ve boundless plains to share;
With courage let us all combine
To Advance Australia Fair.
In joyful strains then let us sing,
Advance Australia Fair."
it's nice, but the tune isn't as good as some other countries
I would so vote to change the tune to "Working Class Man" like that video I linked to"
"They're gonna do a remake. And it's none other than the director of the first Blade movie."
No. That can't be right. This is not good.
lol anon we'd be
Australia
one nation Down Under God..
They never say what you are down under. It makes me wonder sometimes.
It's not good at all Anima. I'm a bit pissed about it :(
I kinda wonder how Brandon's former fiancee and mother would think about the remake, but I don't know. I guess we'll see what happens.
I grew up saying the Pledge every morning in school. Hand over heart, looking at the flag. That and a prayer. (I went to Catholic school all 12 years).
They took it out of schools here because it says "under God," which can be considered incorporating government with religion. Our public schools stopped it in the early 90's I believe.
I like the Australian allegiance very much. :)
I think it's only quite recent,
I just googled it, the promise was only written in 1985, it isn't official, but it does sound nice
I don't think we quite know what we are down under either anon, LOL
There are certain films that should remain as they are; The Crow is one of them; aside from the sequels.
Who knows though...
Nothing is ever like the original.
Written in '85?! That is very intersting Ergo.
Anima, yeah that's true.
I only know of it because they had a Flag day leaflet this year in sept at the school, and that only started about 10 yrs ago.
we have suggestions to change the flag periodically, seeing as it still features the Union Jack, but it is hard to change a flag as you can imagine, it has a long history, but some feel it doesn't reflect Australia now.
BC, I just looked it up. It is so true. Oh well. It won't be the same, but I wish them well in trying.
Sorry! I had to watch the Grinch, and Charlie for a third time!
Anima, to answer your question, I don't think there's a pledge of allegiance to the Canadian Flag, and I'm wondering if it has something to do with the Queen being the Head of State? I will have to look into it.
However, the Canadian National Anthem is:
O Canada! Our home and native land!
True patriot love in all thy sons command.
With glowing hearts we see thee rise,
The True North strong and free!
From far and wide, O Canada,
We stand on guard for thee.
God keep our land glorious and free!
O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.
O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.
(French)
O Canada! Terre de nos aïeux,
Ton front est ceint de fleurons glorieux.
Car ton bras sait porter l'épée,
Il sait porter la croix.
Ton histoire est une épopée,
Des plus brillants exploits.
Et ta valeur, de foi trempée,
Protégera nos foyers et nos droits.
Protégera nos foyers et nos droits.
And as I mentioned earlier, we learn both versions in school.
Amy that must be difficult having everything twice when you're a kid
must say too we always get the Just for Laughs (Juste pour Rire) Comedy festival from Montreal televised here, and it is one of my favourite things to watch.
There was one comedian on it once, sang the Canadian and American anthems at the same time alternating lines, and each to it's won tune, it was so clever
Just For Laughs has been around forever, God Bless Montreal.
They want to seperate, but really it's not worth it.
Ergo? Are women really not allowed to play a didgeridoo?
Amyranth, I do know the Canadian Anthem, I sang it as I read it! [only because of Hockey.] I learned the English version of course. :)
traditionally in aboriginal culture it is a mans instrument in formal celebrations, but it isn't banned for women to play it
women are also not allowed at some corroborees
I've had a go and it's not too hard to make a noise but the circular breathing is really difficult, I can't do it at all
*cackles*
See, you Americans think that we play hockey in the USA to be fair, but really...
Well, next year, we're moving the border south another foot. They figure by the year 3000 we'll all be Canadian.
elaborating, it's sort of taboo, but it depends on the region as to how strict they are
there are still certain ceremonies that are not for white men, and ceremonies only for women and different regions have different dances etc
That's kinda neat! And completely contrary to what I just read. Apparently, Nicole Kidman is on the spit for playing a didgeridoo on TV in Germany, the media is calling her out because it's an insult to Australian Aborigines.
Except for that last post you wrote, I think that's what the media was getting at. O_o
well it wouldn't be right for a woman to play digeridoo in a public place for example, so Nicole should really have declined
Again depending on the tribe, but some are adamant women cannot even touch them, and the women would never even think of trying to.
I wouldn't play one in any sort of public place, and you really wouldn't ever be offered one in Australia if you were in that situation as a female.
It would upset some aboriginal people for sure, while others may take it less seriously.
But it wasn't a good thing to do.
snores
here is a great site
*tucks in anon*
Amyranth, I am a huge (and by 'huge' I mean I enjoy watching it a lot!) hockey and football, too. Err I mean soccer. Not American 'football.'
"didgeridoo"
I have no clue what that is!
*double snuggs anon with Ergo*
*hugs all of you so tight*
Night everyone. Love, loved hanging out with you.
See you soon!
♥
Goodnight Anima!! See you again soon!
Aw, poor Anon. All tuckered out after a busy day!
Ergo, I had no clue. So, if I went to Australia and even tried to purchase one, would I be declined?
Oh no, I've missed everyone.
thanks Anima
*double snugs back*
sweet dreams
oh no you could buy one no problem at all, some places will show you how to play too, I mean you wouldn't do it in the actual ceremonial situations, like at a performance.
Not just in casual every day stuff (unless you are in a particularly strict community which are often closed to non-indigenous people anyway)
You can buy them in most shops that stock souvenirs, but they may be just crap knock offs, properly made and decorated ones cost quite a lot, they tune them too. Most artists are really keen to share their knowledge and skills.
Hubby made one from a tree branch we found here.
Elena, I think Ergo is still lurky-lurking. I gotta buzz off though. Past my newly set bedtime.
I say newly-set because I find anything less than 8 hours of sleep leaving me a cranky bear in the AM. I can't keep being a bitch for the sake of being a bitch. :P
Goodnight Lovelies, Mayo and SS
Hi elena!!
goodnight amy sweet dreams
Hubby made one from a tree branch we found here.
God, that's cool.
I doubt Mister could pull down a tree branch and whittle me a guitar.
But if I ever needed one, he's my go-to guy for a robotic AT-AT. :p
Goodnight Ergo and Elena!
Night Amy
Sorry I missed you
Hey Ergo
What's up?
ah elena not a lot, discussing national anthems, traditional australian instruments...
what's up with you?
I'm FREEZING. It's 2 degrees.
This stupid big old house is cold even with the dragon blowing hot air full time.
Just made myself a cup of hot tea.
The music program was great and Sunshine did a wonderful job on her solo.
oh that is fantastic, and congrats on her doing so well!
I ma actually happier today as there is quite a cool breeze, rather than the still heat we've had before
that is crazy cold, I have never ever been even remotely close to that cold!
Hey Ergo did you make your instant snow?
I haven't yet, but hubby was impressed
You gotta tell me how it turns out. Oh and just for the record, Fred is actually the one who found the instant snow.
I will let you know for sure, and thank Fred for me, it was a great find
I will tell her.
I just glanced over at the comics that arrived today and realized how much work I have to do. I bought about 600 from a comic store out in California. I've got to go through all of them and see if I'll list them or not. Of course I've already found some I have to read first. LOL
owners perks!
Oh yeah that's true. I just spotted the four issue series "Gargoyle". Gotta read it.
I'd never get anything done, I'd be reading all the time
*I sense majik fingerz in pain*
poor Ray!
ouch
and I think Gerard should post a follow up, so we know they have been tended to properly.
can't take risks with precious property
ergoproxy said...
*I sense majik fingerz in pain*
Is that like a distrubance in the force?
it is ,
the Toroclidians, responsible for the Toro Tinglez send out distress vibrations when their owner is in trouble...
Toroclidians????
Oh good Lord you just made me fall out of my chair laughing.
Wonder just where the heck they are?
Your Toroclidians don't have info like that do they?
LA?
that's where Mikey said he was flying to, unless Ray sent the pic to Gerard and he posted it
I ma communing with my toroclidians but they aren't fessing up
me!
TOROCLIDIANS!!!!!
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