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[#1Elphie]

Posted: 11/8/05 at 10:33pm

Really, she said she had a bunch of replies? She didn't mention that to me. It didn't sound like she was thinking about ditching us, right???

[Type_A_Tiff]

Posted: 11/8/05 at 10:35pm

Hooray for faith in people! Now why can't those people live in a 50km radius of me??

Well, hopefully Stacey will be cool with what you said - you were totally justified! And I mean, even if you get pelted with orange skins and candy wrappers, you're on the floor!

Aww man, I had to turn down that Justin Chatwin movie again this week because of the stupid pharmacy job. I hope I'll get to work on it at least once before it wraps!

[mabel]

Posted: 11/8/05 at 10:37pm

No, I don't think she's going to bail. It sounded more just like a side comment.

"So, it's agreed - $75 per person, per ticket for both nights for a total of $150. If you want to pay one night the $75 in cash and then Claire pays the other night for $75 cash, that's perfect.

I'm glad this has worked out for you and for me. You wouldn't believe the amount of people interested! I'll keep you posted on all of this and look forward to meeting up with you. If you have any other questions, please e-mail me at my work address:"

I'll PM you the whole e-mail.

[Type_A_Tiff]

Posted: 11/8/05 at 10:44pm

She seems nice! I could totally imagine the number of people interested! Was this on interference or craigslist? She must've had an INSANE number of people jump at it. IN.SANE.

[#1Elphie]

Posted: 11/8/05 at 10:46pm

It was on U2tours.com. And she seems really nice!

[Type_A_Tiff]

Posted: 11/8/05 at 10:52pm

So now the question, of course, is will you bring a sign or flag, and what tee-shirt are you gonna make?

Nic, you know you oughta make a "Adam Clayton Band" tee!

And Claire, you can support that other stupid skinny git.

[mabel]

Posted: 11/8/05 at 11:01pm

I'm seriously contemplating making a sign that says "YOU & ME, B: [that song]!" w/ the cool black and white of Bono and Edge playing it and another one of him dancing w/ a girl from one of the other shows when he brought someone up (just to hammer it home).

Stacey does seem really nice. I think she just must not check her home e-mail that often. And it's nice that she gave us her work e-mail, saying that she'd reply more quickly there.

ETA: Did any of you see the tread in the News section on interference about that chick that danced w/ Bono on 10/14?? She's been up 4 times this tour, and there was a fair amount of bitching on the thread about her. I only read a few pages of it, but geez! Sure, it'd be nice if Bono would spread the wealth w/ who he brought up there, but her friends that replied claim that she doesn't bring a sign or anything...what are you going to do? Turn him down??? I think not!

And I don't think I'll make a sign. I'm not going to be there early enough to be on the front rail (IF we got beeped) and that seems to be where he's been grabbing people. As long as I end up on the outside rail (which I'd like to think we would be, w/ me getting there at 11, if Mike was on the rail getting there at almost 7pm!) I'll be more than satisfied. Though, I've gotta say [that song] would be a hell of a lot of fun!

Updated On: 11/8/05 at 11:01 PM

[Type_A_Tiff]

Posted: 11/8/05 at 11:54pm

I think you should glue those words onto an Ireland flag, so it's multi-purpose!

I didn't read about people bitching about her, but I remember reading shortly after the concert that she had been on stage several times before. How does she do it? She just happens to consistently get to the rail each time?? On one hand, there must be something shady going on for her to get on stage so many times, but on the other hand, what, if Bono looks at you and recognizes you and offers his hand, who's gonna say, "Sorry, give someone else a turn!"

[mabel]

Posted: 11/9/05 at 12:10am

The only thing that seems kind of iffy about the situation to me is that fact that she's gotten beeped in that many times. If she's been on stage 4 times, that would make me tend to think that she's been beeped in even more than that (because if she was miraculously pulled up every single time she made it into the ellipse, that's just crazy!). I don't know...FOUR TIMES! And are they all for the same song? No, because I think one time was on the first leg. I think it's great that she's been up there and all (and gotta love Bono for taking up slightly curvier girls...speaking of which, did you see that Euro guy saying that American girls are too fat and should lay off the fast food?!?! Whoa, buddy! I think I'd have to slap him!)

Anyway, good for her...though it does seem a touch suspect. I know getting scanned in is all luck of the draw, but some people have gone dozens of times and didn't get scanned in. I know she's gone to like 17 shows, but those odds still seem kind of crazy!

Could you see in Seattle over all the ellipse people from where you were, Tiff? Could you see them fine on the stage, or were you just sitting there waiting for them to come back on the run?

[Type_A_Tiff]

Posted: 11/9/05 at 12:19am

She wasn't in the ellipse though, right? I distinctly remember her being in the centre/Edge side in the front row outside of the ellipse, right at the rail. I only remember because I was watching her closely, to see how people around her were reacting and how she reacted after going back to her spot, thinking that I would've totally freaked out once I knew Bono wasn't watching anymore.

You could totally see them fine from the rail. No complaints at all. I'd even say first row outside of the ellipse is better than inside in some ways because when you're inside, and the band is on teh rail, they play towards the front, so those on the rail see everything, but those inside only see their asses. (Not a bad view, but...)

[mabel]

Posted: 11/9/05 at 12:30am

Ok, last post of the night for me.

See, I could have sworn she was inside the ellipse, right on the front rail, kind in front of Edge. I don't remember her walking along the run to the main stage. I though he just grabbed her from there. Well, actually, I don't even remember how she got up there, I just remember her going back. And I seem to recall her being put back inside the ellipse. Hmmm...Now you've got me curious.

I think being inside the ellipse would be fun, but being right on the rail outside would be amazing too. I think the thing w/ being inside, is just the security, of knowing that there's only so far you can be shoved around. And if you had to leave to go to the bathroom, you'd still get inside, you know? It wouldn't be like "Oops, sorry. Guess you're just gonna have to move on back there 10 people deep." Not that I'd anticipate that being a problem. I'm going to pee before they let us in, and not drink anything from like 4pm on! I was reading some GA thread, and someone said that they were right on the rail, and the people she was near promised to hold her spot when she went to the bathroom, and when she came back, everyone just ignored her and boxed her out! How sad is that?!?!

Anyway, off to bed for me. I had to e-mail my parents my resume and cover letter for a job at another indy place (this one sounds really, really great actually...I'll post more about it later) because they needed it to be faxed, and I, alas, am fax-less. And I really don't feel like scouting one out here at PU. I'll just have my dad fax it from work tomorrow. Oooh, I hope they call me. It sounded really interesting!

[Type_A_Tiff]

Posted: 11/9/05 at 12:37am

Aah, you're right! I was just picturing seeing a portion of the stage, a rail, and her, but now that I think about it, it probably was the stage she was right up front for. Because if Bono let her up, and there was enough room for him to lie down and have her dance all around him, it couldn't have happened on the edge, only on the stage.

[Type_A_Tiff]

Posted: 11/9/05 at 1:59am

More info on the Vertigo official DVD!

Setlist:
City Of Blinding Lights
Vertigo
Elevation
The Cry / The Electric Co.
An Cat Dubh / Into The Heart
Beautiful Day
New Year's Day
Miracle Drug
Sometimes You Can't Make It On Your Own
Love & Peace Or Else
Sunday Bloody Sunday
Bullet The Blue Sky
Running To Stand Still
Pride (In The Name Of Love)
Where The Streets Have No Name
One

Zoo Station
The Fly
Mysterious Ways

All Because Of You
Original Of The Species
Yahweh
"40"

If you get the deluxe edition, Disc Two contains:
-Beyond The Tour - Documentary directed by Erica Forstadt
-Survalence Cuts - Love & Peace Or Else, An Cat Dubh / Into The Heart, The Cry / The Electric Co., Running To Stand Still - Concept direction & photography by Willie Williams
-Sometimes You Can't Make It On Your Own - Alternate Video directed by Phil Joanou (Oooh!)

Some interesting snippets from the reviews on amazon.com:

- The recording is almost complete with only 'Party Girl' missing on the DVD, which was played on both nights. (Sorry Nic!)

- The concert seems unedited: Bono's (long) speeches are included (Boo. [lethargic] Call your mother...pay your gas bill.........zzzz...I do think I'll ff through that.)

-No doubt that U2's own songs are on this one though: 'Stories for boys', 'Cry' and the small 'Please' snippet from 'Bullet the blue sky' are all included. (Yay! Stories for Boys! I take it this was combined with Vertigo? Nic, what DVDs did you end up asking that girl for? Did they do Vertigo/SfB twice, or did I repeat myself by asking for a DVD that contained that medley? I don't remember. Oh wait, we chose Anaheim, right? Pre-mature Alzheimers...)

- Something that is far more noticeable than on previous U2 live-recordings is that flaws from the band aren't edited out; Therefore you'll hear Edge making mistakes at times ('Miracle Drug' solo, start of '40', and 'Mysterious Ways' solo) and Bono mixing up some lyrics ('Love and Peace or Else' and 'Yahweh'). [I suppose they had to conceal the teleprompter for the DVD recording, eh? Heh.]

From someone who saw the show live but hasn't seen the DVD (but still voted anyway....dumb):

- For example, will Bono's comment regarding "a frog in my throat" in the middle of "Elevation" make it onto this final cut? [HOW MANY TIMES WILL HE USE THAT EXCUSE???]

- What about the mid-show "Human Rights" rant that turned an otherwise unstoppable juggernaut of a show into a rather unfortunate infomercial that would be out of place even in NATO? [Okay, that's true. Very true.]

But the most important part! And this is why you have hope Nic!

The one thing missing from this DVD that is (fortunately) on the Japanese bootleg is the second encore treat in which Bono pulled a rather bombastic blond holding a placard that read "I can play all of your songs on guitar." After a bit of gentle mockery--false advertisement charges were made--Bono and this woman did a rousting acoustic version of "Party Girl." That was one of the greatest parts of the evening, and sadly it has no place on this commercial product.

!!! So you CAN lie about playing the guitar, and you'll get pulled on stage! Just dye your hair blonde and make a sign. Whee! I don't remember hearing about that the first time. That sounds like a really memorable moment.




ETA: Reading reviews from Vegas. It appears that VegasII (Brandon Flowers & MJB, etc.) is being touted as one of the best shows of the tour! Thank God, like, two people still said Seattle II was up there. But still. Someone also posted a review, saying a good portion of people in one of the primo sections near Adam were all comped from the Bank of Scotland! And was stuck standing next to a guy who hadn't listened to "anything new since Joshua Tree". As the reviewer said, "Uh-oh."

Also, I can't find the link for the Interference thread with the greedy 10/10 dancing girl. Can you link me? Is it on Fan Experiences?

Updated On: 11/9/05 at 01:59 AM

[#1Elphie]

Posted: 11/9/05 at 3:27am

Someone was telling me, without mentioning songs, that VegasII was pretty amazing. I wish I could have seen Brandon Flowers up there. I'm hoping the final show at MSG will be even better, though!
That's really funny about a group from the Bank of Scotland.

It's too bad Party Girl isn't on the dvd. Why'd they cut that out but not Bono's rambling?

So I did something stupid today. I got my hair cut, and I wasn't too happy with it (I paid the equivalent of US $15, so I guess I got what I paid for). It looked a little uneven when I got home, so I tried to even it out myself. Bad idea. Of course I took too much off one side so I had to trim the other side as well, and making clean cuts isn't as easy as it looks, so now it looks like crap. Ugh.

[Patronus]

Posted: 11/9/05 at 10:17am

I should be available to pad the odds on 11/20! Are you still going to SWIWS? Should the four of us (you, A, me, and Claire) grab a bite to eat after the show, then we could swing up to the Neder?

I am not sure if that will work for us. Aren't the lottos earlier on Sunday? I've been told that it might be tight making it from the Public to the Neder in time to make the lotto. Smartpenguin78 and his wife are also going to be at SWIWS that day (which I believe I have decided to keep just out of convenience) and will also be going over to Rent with us.

Depending on Claire's schedule that night, it might be best to leave the Public and go right to the Neder. I think SP78, Mrs. SP78, *A*, and myself were going to share a cab, but we could probably all hop on the subway (do New Yorkers just refer to it as the train?) enter the lottery and then get a bit to eat.

Would that be a safer plan, time wise?

I know there are going to be no shortage of people helping me on the lottery for Rent. As of right now I know that Sp78, Mrs. sp78, liotte, Nic, *A* and myself will all be in for seats for me. We are trying to recruit more people. Crazy, huh?

[mabel]

Posted: 11/9/05 at 10:53am

Well, I was thinking of grabbing something to eat midtown after the lotto, so that would all work. I don't know what Claire's plans are for when she's planning to go back home. I'll check out times and stuff later on to see how that might work logistically.

Gotta run to get rush tix for tonight's Appian Way, but before I go...SPOILERS FROM LAST NIGHT'S ANAHEIMI SHOW (aka, the mother of all snippets!!!)






































So, last night, One had the BEST SNIPPET EVER!!! You'd never guess, so here it is: ONE TREE F*CKING HIIIIIIILLLLLLL!!!! OMG! I think I'd die! As much as I'd LOVE to hear it in its entirety, I'd settle for a snippet. I'd be perfectly content to hear Bono sing ONE LINE of that song! EEEEeeeeEEEEeee!!! Anyway, the rest of the concert seemed pretty awesome as well. All Actung'd out (MW, UTEOTW, ZS, TF, One)!! Other then Fast Cars not being there, it was pretty much supposed to be the same setlist as VegasII (they even had Bad on the list, but didn't end up doing it...dunno if Anaheim has a curfew??) Getting excited now! Can you imagine UTEOTW w/ GA?!? Being on the rail w/ a bullfight on the run?!?!? Ooooohhhhh!!!































/SPOILERS. I want THAT SNIPPET! They boys are really out-doing themselves, I must say!

[Type_A_Tiff]

Posted: 11/9/05 at 2:43pm

Did you get tickets to Appian Way, Nic?

Oooh, Claire, I've been there. It can look really ugly. Especially if you tried to make it a blunt cut. Tell me it wasn't meant to be a blunt cut. (At least if you try to "layer"/hachet it, you can just call it nouveau and tell people they're not hip to the new chic styles!)

Stephen, you're meeting Nic, Claire AND sp78 + wife? Lucky you! Why don't you guys grab a bite to eat after Rent rush and before the show?

That snippet would be pretty crazy, Nic! How did the audience respond? Why did they choose to crack it out in Anaheim of all places? But that setlist sounds like my ideal! (I'm okay not hearing the one song you mentioned, since I've heard it twice now.) I think you have a good shot of hearing you-know-what at your show! Everything's actually a possibility now, because the two NY shows are going to be F*CKing AWESOME.

[mabel]

Posted: 11/9/05 at 3:43pm

It sounds like a lot of the crowd didn't know it, and someone said that it was a spur of the moment decision. Bono went over to the Edge as the song it was snippeted on was ending, and Edge shook his head no, but they did it anyway. There really wasn't a whole lot of music, just Bono singing about 45 seconds of it. There's a YSI video link on interference Tour Audio/Video.

What else? Ummm...my interview went ok, I guess. Very short, but not "OMG, that was horrific and short," just kind of "we've covered the bases, and don't really have a lot else to say" short. She said that while she liked me, and my schedule for next semester would be great for them, that she was really hoping for someone who could be there in Dec/Jan, because she's going to be away a lot, and I really can't do that. They boot us out of the dorms for the break.

Oh, and I totally forgot to send my deepest condolences to Clair on the botched haricut. I've wanted to just chop all of my hair off for a couple of years now, but I just don't have the nerve. I want something short, but not butch, that I don't have to do anything to in the morning. And every time I think I've gotten the nerve up to do it, I chicken out. I'm afraid a NY stylest would just go crazy and it'd be something too funky for me, but I worry that people at home would be really bad. So, it's a no win situation in my mind. Is it too short for someone else to fix what added "damage" you may have done? Maybe when you get home? I'm really, really sorry Claire. I'd say that I've been there, but I'm too chicken to have been in the same boat, but I definitely feel for you! Too bad all your other femme roommates already moved out and you couldn't have one of them try to help you out...Did you at least end up evening it out?? *hugs*

Oh, and I did get Appian Way tix. I got there and asked the guy if he had any rush tix left for tonight's show (I didn't get there until noon or so, and the BO opened at 10). He looked kind of concerned (like, gee, I don't think so, you're awfully late, but totally serious) and the proceeded to poke around on the computer for a minute or two. When he turned back to me he said "Yes, we have 17 rush seats left." ??? I don't know. He was just kind of odd. Very nice, but odd. Very meticulous, but odd!

[Type_A_Tiff]

Posted: 11/9/05 at 3:56pm

I bet the three actually don't really like Bono much. There was some mutterings after SeattleII that Edge and Larry were looking less than thrilled when Bono hollered for Vertigo2 and went against their wishes. And this too. They're probably all, "Why do you ask us if you're just gonna do it anyway??" Maybe Larry's absence in the beginning of you-know-what-song at MSG was his own little retaliation? And Adam is just quiet and stoic, as always. (God, I love him.)

Did it seem like this indie company had a lot of interviewees? Maybe there's still hope for you yet! Even if you didn't get booted out of the dorms for December, you wouldn't want to stick around so close to the holidays with no pay! (You'd be back in January though, right?)

You know, I could totally see you with a supershort pixie haircut. You should go for it! I'm trying to grow my hair out longer, and eventually layer it. I impulsively cut my hair the night I returned from Europe, and it didn't go so well.

What's Appian Way about, anyway? The name sounds so uninteresting (sort of like Appalachian Way...heh.) that I haven't even bothered to read the synopsis. You totally should've given that B.O. guy a look, and then went, "Oh...$26.25 in cash only, huh?" Look really worried, then pulled out a thick wad of $20s to leaf through. "Oh good, I've still got a thousand dollars in cash."

Updated On: 11/9/05 at 03:56 PM

[mabel]

Posted: 11/9/05 at 4:15pm

Maybe he was just bored. He was super-detailed. "We have 17 rush seats, which are located in Row G of the mezzanine. Row G is seven rows back, and is also the last row the the mezzanine. I have given you seats 113 and 115 which are 7 and 8 seats in from the left aisle, respectively. That will be $42.50, $21.25 each, and the tickets are non-refundable for tonight's performance of Naked Girl on the Appian Way, which starts at 8pm."....OOOOKAY?!?!? Thanks.

Anwyay, I have no idea what it's about, but my friend is a bit Matt Morrision fan, and the theatre gods are apparently telling me that I just haven't haven't seen enough of John Boy Walton, whatever the hell his real name is, so there ya go.

I don't think it's so far out of the realm of possibility that the rest of the band are a bit......about Bono, and his rambling, random song changes, lack of knowledge on the lyrics of songs they've sung 500 times, etc. Though, I'd imagine since they're going on 30 years together, they're probably used to it all by not. Though, I must say, if I were at that show, I'd be mighty glad that Bono just decided to go w/ it, even though Edge didn't seem game. But you're right. If he's going to do whatever the hell he wants anyway, why bother asking?!?

[Type_A_Tiff]

Posted: 11/9/05 at 4:23pm

I think at the "...which are 7 and 8 seats in from..." I could've cut him off and be all, "That's perfect. Thank you! Here's the money. Now, I've got a $50 bill that's crisp, but has a slight tear in the middle. I've also got a $50 bill that's much older, but fully in tact. And if you bend in the president's face, he looks like Alec Baldwin. I've got four $10 bills and the serial numbers are sequential...007, 008, 009, and 0010. I've also got a fistful of Canadian coins that probably wouldn't even buy me a water here but they're attractive and may be worth something if you travel to any third-world country. And this is regarding payment for tonight's non-refundable performance of Naked Girl on the Appian Way, which starts at 8pm."

[mabel]

Posted: 11/9/05 at 4:31pm

Actually, he didn't do the seat bit. He did say that "they're seats [whatever] which are located right in the center," but he really did say all that about the rows and stuff! "Row G, which is 7 rows from the back, which is also the last row in the mezzanine." Ugh!

ETA: I just popped onto the Forum at u2tours.com and Stacey put the big, red: "These tickets have been sold/traded" sign up. Ahhh, I am quite content, thank you very much!

I'm off to do some reading before AW. I hope this show isn't as bad as I've read it was. I don't want to fall asleep!

Updated On: 11/9/05 at 04:31 PM

[#1Elphie]

Posted: 11/9/05 at 5:43pm

Hey folks!

I'm seeing SWIWS with my mom, and I think she'll want to get home after the show. I probably will too because I'll need to catch up on sleep before the concert the next day (I'll still be trying to get rid of my jet lag). So, I'm sorry Pat, but I don't think I'll be able to help improve your odds for the Rent lotto. But it sounds like you won't even need me! I guess I'll see you at SWIWS, though!

I think I managed to salvage my haircut by myself, although I'm still not happy with it. I was pretty upset at first, but I think it'll be okay. My mom is really good at cutting hair, so I think I'll just get her to touch it up a bit when I get home. I don't want to go anywhere else and risk having them chop off even more.

I bet the other3 bandmembers do get annoyed with Bono sometimes, but in a loving way. They couldn't last this long without a really close, positive relationship.

Are you seeing Appian Way tonight, Mabs? Have fun, and report back! That might be something I'd want to see.

Did you girls see Sweeney Todd? How was it? I really want to see that when I get back. Ugh, I need to start making money.


ETA: Ooh, I just went to U2tours and saw that red notice! It's so comforting to see that! It's crazy how many people there are looking for tickets. It's like a whole page of, "I'm looking for ANYTHING on either 11/21 or 11/22." I'm so glad that's not me anymore! Updated On: 11/9/05 at 05:43 PM

[mabel]

Posted: 11/9/05 at 10:36pm

Well, I'm glad to hear that you've salvaged your hair, Elphie. And it's always comforting to know that your mom can touch up any problems when you get home. I'd certainly be leery of letting anyone else mess with my hair after a potential scare like that!

Appian Way was alright. It had some funny moments, but it certainly wasn't anything I was crazy about. I know just about everyone hated it, but I actually really liked Greenberg's The Violet Hour, so even though I'd been hearing some iffy things about AW, I figured I might still really like it. It certainly wasn't an "OMG! I totally wasted 20 bucks and 2 hours of my life," but once was enough. Actually, "once is enough" shows are always good every now and then!

Guess that's about it. I've gotta get some work done for tomorrow morning. Blech.

[Type_A_Tiff]

Posted: 11/10/05 at 4:28am

Hee, I don't know if you saw this thread, Nic, but I saw this list and thought of you and *Ad* immediately.

~20 Ways To Scare Your Roommate~

1. Make brown-bag lunches for your roommate every morning. Give them to him/her before he/she goes to class.

2. Every time you enter the room, sit in a chair, lean back too far, and fall over backwards. Laugh hysterically for about ten minutes. Then, one day, repeat the falling-over exercise, but instead of laughing, get up, look at the chair sternly, and say, "It's not funny anymore."

3. Read with a flashlight when the lights are on. Pretend to read without one when the lights are out, remarking every so often how great the book is.

4. Get a surfboard. Put it on your bed. Stand on it, and pretend to surf for about fifteen minutes. Then, pretend to "wipe out," and fall off the bed onto the floor. Pretend you are drowning until your roommate comes over to "rescue" you.

5. Keep a hamster as a pet. Buy a blender, and make milkshakes every day. Then, one day, get rid of the hamster. Make a shake using a lot of ketchup. When your roommate comes in, look at the shake, look at the empty cage, and tell your roommate, "I was curious."

6. Make toast for breakfast every morning, but don't plug the toaster in. Eat the plain bread, looking at the toaster angrily, and complain that the toaster doesn't know what it's doing. If your roommate suggests plugging it in, go on a tangent about fire-safety hazards.

7. Pack up all of your things and tell your roommate that you're going away to "find yourself." Leave, and come back in about ten minutes. If your roommate asks, explain that you're not a hard man to find.

8. Never speak to your roommate directly. If you need to ask or tell him/her something, go to another room and call him/her on the phone.

9. Every night, before you go to bed, beg your roommate for a glass of water. When he/she brings it, dump it on the floor and immediately go to sleep. If he/she ever refuses to bring you a glass of water, lie on the bed and pretend to be dying of dehydration, making annoying gagging sounds, until he/she does so.

10. Every time the phone rings, turn on the stereo at full volume and begin to violently slam-dance with your roommate. If he/she asks about it, say, "Oh, that damn hypnotist...."

11. Hang a picture of your roommate on the wall. Throw darts at it. Smile at your roommate often, saying things like, "How nice to see you again."

12. Get a can of beans. Label them, "Jumping beans." Eat them, and then jump around the room. Get another can of beans. Label them, "Dancing beans." Eat them, and then dance around the room. Get another can of beans. Label them, "Kill Your Roommate beans." Eat them, smiling at your roommate.

13. Every time your roommate falls asleep, wait ten minutes, and then wake him/her up and say, "It's time to go to bed now."

14. Insist that your roommate recite the "Pledge Of Allegiance" with you every morning.

15. Recite "Dr. Seuss" books, all the time. Eventually, think up melodies for the words and sing them, loudly, directly to your roommate. If he/she tells you to stop, act offended and spend the day in bed.

16. Put up traffic signs around the room. If your roommate doesn't obey them, give him/her tickets. Confiscate something your roommate owns until he/she pays the tickets.

17. Walk, talk, and dress like a cowboy at all times. If your roommate inquires, tell him/her, "Don't worry little buckaroo. You'll be safe with me."

18. Complain that your elbows, knees, and other joints have been bothering you. Get a screwdriver, and pretend to "fix" them.

19. Paint abstract paintings, and title them things like, "Roommate Dying in a Car Crash," and "Roommate Getting Whacked in the Head with a Shovel." Comment often about how much you love the paintings.

20. Wear glasses, and complain that you can never see anything. Bump into walls and doors. Put your clothes on backwards. Say, "Who's that?" every time your roommate enters the room. When you're not wearing the glasses, act like you can see fine.



So AW wasn't too terrible, Nic? How full was the house? Was it better or worse than SWIWS?

Updated On: 11/10/05 at 04:28 AM