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We had the opportunity to work in the SNL studios one day for a conference. We installed our display on the little platform that they use for the monologues, and it was so cool to stand there and think about the history that is there. The new celebs that go through there are cool enough, but thinking about the old days, and how much history was there was pretty awesome. One of the guys that helped us there had worked there since the very beginning, the very first show. I would just look at him and think about the history and experiences that he had...we remember these things, but he was there when Dan turned and said, "Jane, you ignorant slut." Anyway, long story longer, it was a very cool experience. Nothing will ever compare to those old days of SNL. -S _____________ I'm not conceited...I'm just realistic about my awesomeness...

Or both? _____________ I'm not conceited...I'm just realistic about my awesomeness...

It wasn’t today, but we are right in the middle of the four days after her accident when we all hung onto hope for a miracle. I can’t believe it’s already been 4 years, and I can’t believe it’s only been 4 years. Generally speaking, I am ok talking about what happened and about her. For some reason it’s been harder this year and when this last Thursday rolled around, I couldn’t fight back the tears when it would come to mind. We had not seen each other in months. We were each doing our things, and our paths just kept missing one another. That Saturday of the accident, I showed up at Perris unplanned. She came and said hi and sat down to talk for a little while in the morning. I had a new job that I couldn’t wait to tell her about, and she had hers that she was starting on Wednesday. Her other big news, “I’m learning to swoop!” She had been taking some instruction already, so wasn’t completely clueless. “I’m frustrated cause I keep coming out low. Do you have any advice?” “Keep it high, take it slow, don’t fuck up. I’ll watch your landings when I can and let you know if I see anything to comment on.” I watched a couple of her landings that were a bit low. They were scary, but I had seen much worse. Hell, I had had much worse myself. She was training with her team and rushing around to make airplanes, so rather than interrupt that, I had a decision to make that I will take with me until the day I die, “Eh, we’ll talk over beer tonight.” A couple of people heard about that regret and came over to talk to me the next day. They were incredibly supportive, and did everything they could to help ease the guilt. Not talking to her did not kill her. It may have saved her life, though, and I would give everything I have to find out. I hope I never make another choice in my life that I regret more. A couple hours later I was standing in the packing area and heard, “Oh Shit!” I didn't see her hit, but saw her canopy crumbling to the ground and started running. I thank god I didn't see it, because the images that won't leave my head are haunting enough. As I started running, I think the entire drop zone was yelling at me, and Dan got on the loud speaker screaming for me to stop. I did, just before running in front of the Otter accelerating to take off. Finally I got over there, thinking that I was going to keep her company while waiting for the ambulance to take her to repair a broken leg or two. When I got there I heard the words "no pulse", and someone was pulling back her eyelid. That site was like hitting a brick wall full force, and I just sat down and stared. I sat there looking at her for a minute, stood up, and walked away...there was nothing I could do. When I got back to the packing area, my friend asked how she looked. I numbly responded, “Sort of deadish.” Quade made a point of coming over to see how I was doing and offered a hug. Normally I would find that creepy and disturbing, but given the circumstances I thought it was pretty nice and it was appreciated. I flew to New York on Wednesday, and a friend told me at dinner that she was gone. I think we all knew it was just a matter of time, but that did not make hearing the definitive word any easier. Her number is still in my cell phone. It makes me mad that her name started with an A, cause it’s always there, the second listing every time I go to the phonebook. I can’t even change it to be last name first, because it would still be in the second position. It’s silly, because it seems like I know she’s gone in every way, but just can’t bring myself to erase the number. Maybe at 5 years. _____________ I'm not conceited...I'm just realistic about my awesomeness...

That is amazing. I can't even put it in words...just amazing. _____________ I'm not conceited...I'm just realistic about my awesomeness...

I think this is part of the misunderstanding...it doesn't fast track you through security, it only fast tracks you through the security line. No difference in security procedures, and therefore no benefit, in my mind, to potential terrorists. -S _____________ I'm not conceited...I'm just realistic about my awesomeness...

I have a card too, and love the benefits. I have credentials on American, so don't need it there, but when I fly other airlines, having it is great. I show up a half hour before my flight, walk right through, and straight on the airplane. What I do not understand is why they need your biometrics. I would understand if you got special rights, or bypassed some form of security, but you go through the same thing as everyone else. Not like you can take a bottle of water through, or don't take your laptop out of your bag...all this buys you is getting to the front of the line. I don't understand why biometrics are necessary for that...just seems like you're buying the front of the line. It's nice that they help you get your stuff together to go through the xray, but I don't like how they put you RIGHT at the front and push people out of the way, it kind of pisses people off. I get over that, though. :) After all, it's available to everyone who is willing to pay the price. -S _____________ I'm not conceited...I'm just realistic about my awesomeness...

ANYTHING can be a waste of time and money. One must take the most value from the time and money spent as possible. Personally, I do not believe that "children" at 18 years old are always ready to take the value that is available to them. In fact, I think it is the relatively lucky few who do. I did not go to college, and am now taking online classes at 29. Working 60-80 hour weeks it is challenging, but I believe I am getting far more now than I ever would have before (and in the meantime am lucky enough to have an awesome job and make significantly more than many of my friends with degrees). For those who are lucky enough to pick what they will do for the rest of their lives, fantastic. For me, I cannot regret the path that I chose. -S _____________ I'm not conceited...I'm just realistic about my awesomeness...

IMO, that doesn't make the joke not funny. Part of the benefit of joking to cope with the anguish is making people laugh and smile. _____________ I'm not conceited...I'm just realistic about my awesomeness...

Couple of things: 1) Married people could speak to this better than I can, but based on observation, it seems common to have negative thoughts around 8 years into a relationship/marriage. 2) My grandparents were married for about 55 years. My grandma was talking to my exgirlfriend one time, and said to her, "you know, people always told us that in marriage there would be hard days. Nobody ever mentioned the hard years." I guess I just want to say exactly what I am sure you have thought...make sure that this is really what you want before you make a move to the definitive end. Good luck. -S _____________ I'm not conceited...I'm just realistic about my awesomeness...

I was going to mention Daniel Tosh too, similar deadpan delivery. Hilarious! My ex and I saw DT on my birthday one time...she told him before the show "oh, oh...make fun of him, it's his birthday"... Somewhere in the middle of his time, he spent a good 2 minutes ripping on her. It was awesome, he's my hero.

Just for clarification, are you speaking of the drink, or are you saying that you will follow any Russian man who happens to be Caucasian into an old beat-up van? _____________ I'm not conceited...I'm just realistic about my awesomeness...

How YOU doin? _____________ I'm not conceited...I'm just realistic about my awesomeness...

OMG!!! It's so simple, yet so powerful. I always wondered why that never worked. _____________ I'm not conceited...I'm just realistic about my awesomeness...

Well hello, Shotgun. I couldn't help but notice you there. What are you wearing? Can I interest you in a piece of candy I have back in my van?

male, yes _____________ I'm not conceited...I'm just realistic about my awesomeness...

That's his best one yet. If anyone hasn't already, you should read the website and his stories...very cool stuff. _____________ I'm not conceited...I'm just realistic about my awesomeness...

Why does it seem that this poll is biased??? _____________ I'm not conceited...I'm just realistic about my awesomeness...

Nice! If you do actually look for a restaurant, my favorite is called "201", on Decatur. Can't remember the corner, but it's not far off Bourbon. -S _____________ I'm not conceited...I'm just realistic about my awesomeness...

OMG!?!?! Subliminal? There was nothing subliminal about the messages in WallE. Didn't seem like they could have been less subliminal or more "in your face". That aside, I think fat people were not so much offended by their portrayal in the movie, but the fact that they were portrayed so heavily (no pun intended) in such a crappy movie. It seemed to me that they took all of the energy that they had previously put into making groundbreaking, clever, and entertaining movies and poured it into making a bland social commentary. Whether the complaining is justified or not, I expected that it would come, and I have been surprised that we have not heard more out of groups for the ethical treatment of the obese. Maybe I am wrong, but I don't think that their complaint is based on thinking that they were portrayed as those who destroyed the world. The central message was to save the world and not allow ourselves to become overtaken with technology, and one of the negative results of not doing that was to become fat. There is a difference between saying that laziness leads to obesity and obese people are lazy. Unfortunately, though, we are talking about a kid's movie, and sometimes even fully functioning adults cannot reason to that distinction. We can debate the reasons for obesity, but regardless, the image was used as a negative in order to enforce the message, and I would have expected people to be upset about that. I can understand on one hand, but will then turn around and shake my head if they go back and sit on the couch to have a gallon of ice cream. I honestly cannot in any way understand how anyone was entertained by this movie...it garnered the occasional snicker, but much like at the end of Eyes Wide Shut, I was left sitting for a second thinking, "what the hell was that?" I can't leave without a word on Indiana Jones since it was brought up. When I heard that Sean Connery would not return, I was disappointed. When I saw the movie, I hoped that his decision came as a result of reading the script and seeing what a horrific blunder it was going to be. What a serious piece of crap...thanks in no small part to Shia LaDouche. -S _____________ I'm not conceited...I'm just realistic about my awesomeness...

I'm curious which device irked you...pm me if you dont want to spoil it. I thought it was great, but definitely took some turns that I didn't expect and don't know how to feel about...maybe because I am not familiar with comics. Looking forward to seeing where it goes next. -S _____________ I'm not conceited...I'm just realistic about my awesomeness...

I have 14k. if you want to pay the transfer fee, you can buy me a beer sometime. let me know. _____________ I'm not conceited...I'm just realistic about my awesomeness...

I used to accidentally call him...the apartment that I lived in had a phone system to open the door...so whenever I would get someone at the door, I would hold down the 9 key to let them in. For some reason, this phone would dial him, because his phone number was also the number 9 saved on my phone. Ended up talking a couple of times, saying what's up...but ended up losing touch after I moved up north 4 years ago and never ended up really catching up again. He was such a good guy. Genuine heart, loving person. It's a sad day. _____________ I'm not conceited...I'm just realistic about my awesomeness...

I don't think it's a legal issue as much as it is a "does this bother you as the audience" issue, as most comments seem to have hit on here. We can be critical of it, but realistically it is done because the people who make the movies are greedy. They are going to make as much money as they can, and if they can't put a product in a movie for millions of dollars, they are going to find some other way to fill that huge void in their overstuffed pockets. We already complain about movie tickets being expensive. Without product placement, it would only get worse. And seriously, how many movies is it, and how much of the movie? Or how many episodes of a TV show? It seems to me that if we enjoy a show, we can stomach a bit of a sellout for an episode or two. Again, cable is already ridiculously expensive. -S _____________ I'm not conceited...I'm just realistic about my awesomeness...

I thought the whole movie was a perfect execution. Thought they could have really screwed it up, but loved every minute. -S _____________ I'm not conceited...I'm just realistic about my awesomeness...

AND their new CEO is a fellow skydiver and all around great guy.