# And the Oscar goes to the MMP!!! **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Tags:** mmp\ **Created:** [February 27, 2017, 11:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/and-the-oscar-goes-to-the-mmp/780937 "2017-02-27T11:19:28Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![lieu](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/c2a13f/32.png) [@lieu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lieu)\ **Post date:** [February 27, 2017, 7:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/and-the-oscar-goes-to-the-mmp/780937/21 "2017-02-27T19:57:20Z")
May I suggest [Steak Oscar](http://www.thekitchenmagpie.com/steak-oscar/)? It seems kinda timely. So this weekend saw all the weeds in our front beds replaced by tulips, primrose, salvia and phlox. I hear Spring is coming… a little bird told me so. ---
**Author:** ![FairyChatMom](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fairychatmom/32/22080_2.png) [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Post date:** [February 27, 2017, 8:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/and-the-oscar-goes-to-the-mmp/780937/22 "2017-02-27T20:01:08Z")
**{{{{{lieu}}}}}** - where ya been hiding, dude?!?!?!?! Spring was temporarily shoved aside by nearly freezing temp this morning. And more to come the end of the week. Hope it doesn’t hurt my early-sprouting flower… ---
**Author:** ![Spiderman](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/spiderman/32/230_2.png) [@Spiderman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spiderman)\ **Post date:** [February 27, 2017, 8:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/and-the-oscar-goes-to-the-mmp/780937/23 "2017-02-27T20:37:18Z")
> [@Buttercup\_Smith](#): > > BTW my father’s name was Oscar. Was he nice…or a grouch? 😛 I’m in a VERY grouchy mood today. :mad: Driving this morning; traffic jam, doing 0 mph, look down, when _WHAM_! WTF!!! I wasn’t even sure it was the guy behind me at first, or if I was just the front of a chain. I watch carefully to make sure he pulls over (he does, making a 90° turn into the car dealership). I pull into the next entrance, he pulls up to my car & gets out (wearing mauve pants & tie with a white dress shirt; not my fashion choice, but professionalish-looking). I start to pull out my phone to take a picture of his bumper, when he comes over, extends a hand, says he’s sorry, & asks for MY insurance info. Because of how he’s acting, I decide to call PD first & we can do the pictures & info exchange while waiting. He gets back into his car & says something about pulling out of the way; this confuses me as we’re in a parking lot & I don’t think we’re in the way but I’m distracted by the 911 operator asking me (unnecessary) questions. He pulls around the corner…& takes off! :mad: :mad: Not only do I have to deal with this shit, but I need to pay my deductible because he committed a crime!..& the most important surveillance can was broken! :mad: :mad: :mad: I’ve wanted to get a good dashcam; I’ll be doing that posthaste (but too late)! ---
**Author:** ![Spiderman](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/spiderman/32/230_2.png) [@Spiderman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spiderman)\ **Post date:** [February 27, 2017, 8:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/and-the-oscar-goes-to-the-mmp/780937/24 "2017-02-27T20:44:12Z")
> [@swampbear](#): > > .Welcome Shinna Minna Ma! You shall be nicknamed shortly. First thing that comes to my mind is **Shiney** but someone else might have a better idea. May all the paint fumes dissipate shortly. Sounds like Sha Na Na; therefore, I vote for **Bowser**. > [@carnivorousplant](#): > > The last time that happened, I was lucky enough to buy just the latch assembly. Why do you have doorknob to Swampy’s house? 😕 ---
**Author:** ![Sunny\_Daze](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sunny_daze/32/438_2.png) [@Sunny\_Daze](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sunny_Daze)\ **Post date:** [February 27, 2017, 8:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/and-the-oscar-goes-to-the-mmp/780937/25 "2017-02-27T20:56:39Z")
I like **Bowser**. 🙂 Dinner at your house sounds yummy **Swampy**! Poke roast is my favorite. Very headachy today. My Indian name should be Naps with Dogs. (They’re just fine with the plan.) ---
**Author:** ![Shinna\_Minna\_Ma](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/f08c70/32.png) [@Shinna\_Minna\_Ma](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shinna_Minna_Ma)\ **Post date:** [February 27, 2017, 8:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/and-the-oscar-goes-to-the-mmp/780937/26 "2017-02-27T20:57:15Z")
> [@FairyChatMom](#): > > I’ve never had a painter - always did the deed myself, but I’m giving serious thought to hiring someone next time. I’ve gotten to the stage of my life where my time coupled with avoiding unnecessary aches is worth whatever it costs to have someone else do the chore. OK, within reason. If the quote makes me gasp, I’ll suck it up and do it myself. 😃 Paint fumes are pretty much gone. The painter will be back tomorrow to finish the living room; by the time he finishes on Thursday he should have the living room, dining room, kitchen, and bedroom all done. The grey paint my wife picked for the living room is awesome. Not only is he painting, but he’s going to install some light fixtures and ceiling fans, and most likely put some IKEA stuff together once we get back to the store and buy stuff and get it delivered. ---
**Author:** ![Sunny\_Daze](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sunny_daze/32/438_2.png) [@Sunny\_Daze](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sunny_Daze)\ **Post date:** [February 27, 2017, 9:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/and-the-oscar-goes-to-the-mmp/780937/27 "2017-02-27T21:02:31Z")
Forgot to say, welcome to **Bowser**! Also, sorry to hear about car woes **Butters** and **Spidey**. People suck. :mad: ---
**Author:** ![Patx2](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/73ab20/32.png) [@Patx2](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Patx2)\ **Post date:** [February 27, 2017, 9:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/and-the-oscar-goes-to-the-mmp/780937/28 "2017-02-27T21:49:24Z")
Hi All! I’m home from work with the dog on my lap. Dinner will be left over Chineese. Sometimes, life is good. It’s the little moments that count. ---
**Author:** ![FairyChatMom](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fairychatmom/32/22080_2.png) [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Post date:** [February 27, 2017, 9:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/and-the-oscar-goes-to-the-mmp/780937/29 "2017-02-27T21:51:27Z")
Home. Supper will be baked cod, cornbread, and beets. Maybe some fruit, too. I’s tahred - it was a busy day. ---
**Author:** ![Baker](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/bb73d2/32.png) [@Baker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Baker)\ **Post date:** [February 27, 2017, 9:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/and-the-oscar-goes-to-the-mmp/780937/30 "2017-02-27T21:57:09Z")
> [@FairyChatMom](#): > > Merely a happy coincidence, tho it did lead me on a flight of fancy about couch-surfing around the world taking advantage of the hospitality of Dopers. 😃 Not that I’d do that - I’m old enough to have a credit card that permits me to stay and decent hotels. I don’t sleep on couches. Or futons. Or air mattresses. Nope. Mom, if you ever pass through NE Kansas give me a shout. I’d be happy to put up a Doper friend. ---
**Author:** ![lieu](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/c2a13f/32.png) [@lieu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lieu)\ **Post date:** [February 27, 2017, 9:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/and-the-oscar-goes-to-the-mmp/780937/31 "2017-02-27T21:59:54Z")
Neighbor, how long’s it been since you had yourself a big, thick, steaming bowl of Cod Oscar? Well… that’s been too long. ---
**Author:** ![Catamount](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/catamount/32/2840_2.png) [@Catamount](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Catamount)\ **Post date:** [February 27, 2017, 10:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/and-the-oscar-goes-to-the-mmp/780937/32 "2017-02-27T22:01:46Z")
I got something written, most of a granny square finished, and read a little of my book. Appropriately for this week’s title, it’s a biography of Oscar Wilde. 🆒 I don’t get the Sha Na Na/Bowser connection. _is either a young’un or too old, not sure which_ ---
**Author:** ![FairyChatMom](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fairychatmom/32/22080_2.png) [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Post date:** [February 27, 2017, 10:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/and-the-oscar-goes-to-the-mmp/780937/33 "2017-02-27T22:09:34Z")
[Bowser](http://r1.pitch.com/files/base/scomm/kcp/image/2011/08/960w/bowser.jpg) - he was a member of a 50’s style rock group called Sha Na Na. Chances are you’re much to young to know. But I’m sure they’re all over YouTube if you care to search. ---
**Author:** ![Shinna\_Minna\_Ma](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/f08c70/32.png) [@Shinna\_Minna\_Ma](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shinna_Minna_Ma)\ **Post date:** [February 27, 2017, 10:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/and-the-oscar-goes-to-the-mmp/780937/34 "2017-02-27T22:36:02Z")
> [@FairyChatMom](#): > > [Bowser](http://r1.pitch.com/files/base/scomm/kcp/image/2011/08/960w/bowser.jpg) - he was a member of a 50’s style rock group called Sha Na Na. Chances are you’re much to young to know. But I’m sure they’re all over YouTube if you care to search. I remember Bowser quite well. I am honored to be his namesake. And with that, I bid you all a good night. ---
**Author:** ![swampbear](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/swampbear/32/467_2.png) [@swampbear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/swampbear)\ **Post date:** [February 27, 2017, 11:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/and-the-oscar-goes-to-the-mmp/780937/35 "2017-02-27T23:15:16Z")
Dindin has been ingested. ‘Twas quite good if’n I do say so myself. There’s some poke left over. I envision it bein’ shredded and turned into bbq sammiches Thursday. Tomorrow is the Shrove Tuesday pancake supper at the church house. I am in charge of bacon and snausage. Wednesday is Ash Wednesday, so no meat. We must be somber and penitent on Wednesday. I like **Bowser** for a nickname. Thus mote it be. **Spidey** that sucks! Not a good day for Mumper vehicles. ---
**Author:** ![dogbutler](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dogbutler/32/428_2.png) [@dogbutler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dogbutler)\ **Post date:** [February 27, 2017, 11:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/and-the-oscar-goes-to-the-mmp/780937/36 "2017-02-27T23:47:41Z")
I worked, I came home. Making baked fried chicken wit roasted \*\*N.O.T.\*\*s and blackeyed peas. > [@kopek](#): > > Or if it was me; I do have a proud tradition of shooting Brits since 1972. > > OK – most are Americans dressed as Brits and I am using blanks ----- but still -------- {{{{ **Butters** }}}} Sorry, **Spidey**. > [@Catamount](#): > > I got something written, most of a granny square finished, and read a little of my book. Appropriately for this week’s title, it’s a biography of Oscar Wilde. 🆒 > > I don’t get the Sha Na Na/Bowser connection. _is either a young’un or too old, not sure which_ > [@FairyChatMom](#): > > [Bowser](http://r1.pitch.com/files/base/scomm/kcp/image/2011/08/960w/bowser.jpg) - he was a member of a 50’s style rock group called Sha Na Na. Chances are you’re much to young to know. But I’m sure they’re all over YouTube if you care to search. I know who Bowser is. And I’m not old.😛 And welcome and goodnight, **Bowser**! ---
**Author:** ![missred](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/missred/32/14096_2.png) [@missred](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/missred)\ **Post date:** [February 27, 2017, 11:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/and-the-oscar-goes-to-the-mmp/780937/37 "2017-02-27T23:51:03Z")
**Moooom** , like you, I’m subcontracting some of the stuff that I have no business doing like the move this summer and hanging the living room drapes. Both were well worth it. **{{{butters and spidey}}}** **butters** , check to see if the scuff can be buffed. Your hubby may be able to give you a clue whether it’s possible. **spidey** , do you have uninsured motorist coverage? That usually takes care of hit and runs. Your insurance company will nudge the local gendarmes. Today was a sucky Monday. I already knew that getting month end would be a priority. When I got to irk, I was informed by security that the restrooms on my end of the building were out of order (the odorhad greeted me already) meaning that I had to go halfway across the plant to the loo (about 1.5 city blocks). Around 10, I reached for the lipstick in my pocket and discovered a loooooong tear to the right of the hip pocket on that side. :smack: That meant a trip home to remedy the wardrobe malfunction. I now have another pair of all cotton jeans on the spring clothing list. I bought three pair of cotton spandex ones a couple of years ago and this is the third pair to give out in the same place. This means the dreaded trip to the fat lady store to try on what they have in stock (because of issues like **metal mouse** recently had with ordering them online, jeans are something I definitely try on). Warning: clothing rant! Why, oh why, do the companies that manufacture large ladies’ clothes think that we all like stretchy jeans that have been embroidered and bedazzled to death, blouses with loud prints, ruffles, gathers, rhinestones and weird necklines? Give me boot cut cotton jeans, polo-ish shirts in plain but somewhat feminine colors and simple cable knit sweaters? (rant over) So much for my sucky Monday. 😛 Time for supper. ---
**Author:** ![carnivorousplant](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/carnivorousplant/32/3563_2.png) [@carnivorousplant](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carnivorousplant)\ **Post date:** [February 28, 2017, 12:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/and-the-oscar-goes-to-the-mmp/780937/38 "2017-02-28T00:30:23Z")
> [@Spiderman](#): > > Why do you have doorknob to Swampy’s house? 😕 How else would I get the Candiru into the cement pond? ---
**Author:** ![Sunny\_Daze](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sunny_daze/32/438_2.png) [@Sunny\_Daze](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sunny_Daze)\ **Post date:** [February 28, 2017, 1:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/and-the-oscar-goes-to-the-mmp/780937/39 "2017-02-28T01:16:58Z")
> [@carnivorousplant](#): > > How else would I get the Candiru into the cement pond? That’s just mean! ---
**Author:** ![Catamount](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/catamount/32/2840_2.png) [@Catamount](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Catamount)\ **Post date:** [February 28, 2017, 1:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/and-the-oscar-goes-to-the-mmp/780937/40 "2017-02-28T01:21:46Z")
> [@carnivorousplant](#): > > How else would I get the Candiru into the cement pond? _looks up Candiru_ _immediately regrets decision_ [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/and-the-oscar-goes-to-the-mmp/780937.md?page=1) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/and-the-oscar-goes-to-the-mmp/780937.md?page=3)