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What song do you never want to hear again?: Anything B-52s
Tom Skerritt or Dave Matthews
God is: Always trying to bum smokes
Tushy or Tuchus
Dina Martina or Jean Godden

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McBomber commented on The Song I Listened to Over and Over Again After I Had My Heart Broken for the First Time.

There was the middle-school "break-up" that was soothed by Sinead O'Connor's version of "Nothing Compares 2 U," but the first (and last...?) real heartbreak came in college and required endless playing of Bettie Serveert's "Palomine" (daylight hours in the car) and Portishead's "Roads" (alone in darkness). I still enjoy both of those songs.

Jun 12

McBomber commented on What Are You Going to Do the Next Time You See Someone Being Harassed on the Street?.

I've only been a daily Metro rider for about six months and have yet to witness any harassment. Like 35 said, maybe that's partly due to my presence - I'm a relatively tall guy and I make a point to keep the phone in my pocket and pay attention to the situation around me (mostly because I stare at a screen all day). As 76 suggested, maybe that's a good first step - just being obviously engaged in the situation may deter potential dicks. That said, if I did see something, I'd make sure the harasser knew he was being watched and let the victim work it out on her/his own until I judged that they wanted help.

Jun 11

McBomber commented on For Just $69 (Each), You Can Attend a Daddy/Daughter Purity Ball in Bellevue This Weekend!.

I'm with #25. After a rough day and then reading Cienna's horrible story about the groping court marshal, I was seeing a pretty bleak world. You Sloggers brightened my evening!

Jun 3

McBomber commented on On Twitter, Game of Thrones Fans Half-Assedly Plot Boycott.

I haven't yet watched the series, but I read the books and admit that I had a few moments (including after the red wedding) when I'd slam the book down and say "Fuck it! I'm done!" Truly intending to ditch the story forever - only to pick it up again the next day. I'd guess it's the same with viewers, though the common experience makes for some juicy Twitter tantrums in the meantime.

Jun 2

McBomber commented on Now Closed.

@13, I and many other Elks are proud atheists. We also contribute quite a lot to local charities with money and action and have thoughtful debates about community and religion without stooping to name-calling and insults. It's sunny outside. Have a nice day.

Jun 1

McBomber commented on Now Closed.

I really wanted to like Nook. I live a short walk away and they were very friendly (and I loved the owl logo), but for a biscuit-themed place, the biscuits were too dense for my taste.
The Ballard Elks Lodge (out toward Golden Gardens) nabbed the Viking's shuffleboard table for their lounge. It's members-only, but the view of the sound is fantastic, the drinks are cheap, we've been gaining hordes of younger members - and we love love love new members!

May 29

McBomber commented on Cities Are the Only Hope.

Wouldn't suburbia be a better target for name-calling if we're talking about walking scores?

May 23

McBomber commented on Glenn Beckwatch: CNN's Atheist Plot, Revealed!.

Curses! Our evil plan would have worked, if it wasn't for that meddling kid Glenn Beck!

May 21

McBomber commented on There Are No Atheists In Foxholes.

I guess I'll never understand the knee-jerk need to effusively thank your lord for sparing you from the horrible storm that he himself wrought upon your community. Good on her for a gracious response.

May 15

McBomber commented on My Ken Hutcherson Google Alert Never Fails to Pay Off....

In fairness, Ken seems to have let a bit of his own personal remorse shine through:
"I just wish I would have known what it was that made me less than human so I could have tried to fix it. Sadly, it was my fault for not working harder on this."