Crunchy Frog's Welcome Wagon (newbies take note)

[Crunchy_Frog]

Wow. I went to lunch, and now there’s some catching up to do.

FairyChatMom - I was just playing back. Remember what I said earlier in the thread about my tongue being in my cheek while I’m awake? I was just playing along with it. (Notice how my post mirrored yours?) No hard feelings here.

Le Sang Par-FrenchDudeName -

**As far as introduction goes, I am 6 feet of cynical, blue-eyed laziness that worries just enough about school to get up and go to class (well, sometimes). Majoring in electrical engineering, looking to minor in photonics. Music is a big part of life, but I am willing to bet that most of you haven’t ever listened to the stuff I do on an everyday basis so I won’t list anything specific. **

Except for the user name, (BTW, with a username like that I have to ask - Are you gay? Not that there’s anything wrong with that, but if you are, may I take this opportunity to introduce you to your fellow newbie Zebra and his pet cat Princess Penelope Prissypants?) you don’t give me much to make fun of here. I was an electrician myself before going to a computer line of work. I went to college for a while. I majored in registration with a minor in hackey-sack. As for your music: as long as John Tesh, David Hasselhoff, or Yoko Ono aren’t your musical heroes, you should do just fine here. However, based on the fact that you’re a musician, you must bite me newbie.

ellykat

ello. I am female, 25 y/o, married, with one on the way. I have two dogs and two cats. I work at a copy chain in the CS dept. designing crap for people (but not bitter). I hope to go back to school soon.
I have lurked for a long time. I got interested when the Straight Dope TV show was on. Miss it. I am on here mostly to combat “mommy brain” so gimme your best shot, Crunchy.
PS - is your name from MP?

Two dogs, two cats and a kid coming down the chute and you want to go back to school. You’re either an insomniac looking to relieve the late night boredom, or you soon will be. So how does one design crap? I guess in the crap department, I’m a free-style artist who just lets things fall where they may. I lurked for a long time too, but the restraining order put an end to that.

And yes, the name Crunchy Frog is an MP reference. You’re on the cool list. You still have to bite me, though.

Nymysys

** I am a newbie already posting with zeal. I live in Chicago via Minneapolis and St. Louis. I’m a “retired” HIV/AIDS counselor and spend my time trolling the Chicago theater/music scene these days. There are many things I like and dislike. There are many things I do and don’t do. I am a female of child-bearing years. I’m on my computer all day most days, so you’ll frequently see me leaving meaningless (yet hopefully witty) posts in random configurations. I’m not a computer geek, but I play one on TV.

I’m going to assume that Cruncy Frog is the Monty Python-inspired comedy show, but it could also be that game-making company. Not knowing you, it’s hard to say.**

A newbie posting with zeal? Who’s zeal? Is this the roommate you spoke of in the other thread? Is it a female? Is she cute? Does she find frogs attractive?
And I had to laugh at you trolling the Chicago theater/music scene. I’ve been spending too much time here and my first thought was of you walking into the theaters shouting at the actors “Steppenwolf sucks! It’s the worst threater troupe ever assembled!”
And there’s many thing you like/dislike, do/don’t do. Gee, thanks for sharing, you introverted little toilet-paper smear.

And yes, it is a Monty Python reference. You’re on the cool list. I told you to bite me in the other thread, so I will refrain from repeating myself. (Besides, I already called you a toilet paper smear, no need to besmirch your character further.)

Welcome to the boards everyone.

[Nymysys]

Sigh. Okay, fine ya big bully!

Nymysys likes: Good theater (which does NOT include Steppenwolf-may-they-rot-in-hell-forever)
Good music
Good dancing
Good beer
Good bars
Sleeping late
Traveling constantly
General hedonism and debauchery

Nymysys doesn’t like: Steppenwolf. Just can’t say it enough times. Aren’t you glad you brought it up?
The proliferation of frat bars in Chicago
The proliferation of Old Style in Chicago
The proliferation of idiots in Chicago
The fact my Jeep was stolen in Chicago

Lots of pros and cons to being here, one might think.

“Introverted little toilet-paper smear?” HEY! Who are you calling introverted?

[FairyChatMom]

*Originally posted by Crunchy Frog *

FairyChatMom - I was just playing back. Remember what I said earlier in the thread about my tongue being in my cheek while I’m awake? I was just playing along with it. (Notice how my post mirrored yours?)

Geesh, I got it… I’m not humor-impaired… I get jokes… I’m funny… I meant to do that!!
<wondering if anyone will buy that…>

[Crunchy_Frog]

*Originally posted by Tabithina *
**Hi, Crunchy! I’m named after my cat, and I have trouble turning on my computer no matter what I wear, or don’t wear, in front of it. But somehow, I have figured out how to post here, to everyone’s dismay.
I make jewelry, when not in the throes of my addiction to this board. Crunchy, it’s posters like you that keep me coming back for more. So bite me, oldbie!
**

[sung to the tune of Oklahoma]
Taaaaaabithina
A new user posting on the boards . . .
or something.

I forget how it goes. Tabby, can you find the link or do I need to that has the whole song I wrote for you?
And as for turning on your computer, it’s what you wear (or not) it’s how you finger the keyboard.

And kissing up to me will get you nowhere. Trust me on this. Look at all the other poster who don’t kiss up to me and see how far they’ve gotten?

And what’s that? Bite you? I wrote a song for you!!! And this is the thanks I get?! ::sobbing::

[sub]Welcome to the SDMB, you big doo-doo head[/sub]

[Le_Sang]

arrgh - and to think I almost suspected I was going to get by without having to bite you. damn.

no, I am not gay. I use the name because it was the first thing I came up with - I registered fairly late at night. [note to self]choose username at sane hour or accept mockery[/note to self]

Oh - the day I start listening to David Hasselhoff, John Tesh, or Yoko Ono I will be forced to commit myself. I may be a little off base, but that’s beyond the line.

[Crunchy_Frog]

Nymysys - we appeared to have a miscommunication here. When I said, “Gee, thanks for sharing, you introverted little toilet-paper smear,” somehow you got the impression that I care about your interests. I am slowly realizing I may have bitten off more than I can chew by offering to individually welcome any newbies that post here (since there’s more everyday) and now I have newbies calling me a big bully.

Well, here’s the rules:

Rule #1: The tongue-in-cheek thing that was mentioned earlier in the thread.
Rule #II: The I-am-your-master BS from earlier.
Rule #C: I forgot was I was gonna say here. This must not be an important rule.
Rule four: If I don’t ask, I don’t care.
Rule #7: I am the most important person in my world. When you address me, you have just entered my little world. You shall therefore treat me accordingly.
Rules #9-21: Remember that tongue-in-cheek thing. I’m not really this cocky, mean, and arrogant m’kay?

So, newbie Nymysys, for violation of rules II, four, 7, and several unwritten rules, you must bite me again.

Le Sang ParFrenchNameGuy - for answering the bit about you being gay, you seem to have taken that seriously. You have violated Rules #1, and 9-21. You have just earned yourself another biting.

In all seriousness though, welcome aboard everyone, and please, really, please try not to take my attitude in this thread towards newbies to heart. I’m just playing around with you guys and keep myself looking busy at work. (The more I type, the busier I look!)

[Tabithina]

Thanks, Crunchy!

psst**I wrote a song for you, too.

Right now, I am fingering my keyboard with one hand, as I often do.

But not for the reason you might be thinking…
I am holding an adorable, sapphire-blue-eyed baby boy. He’s four months old, and frequently sits in my lap when I post.

[Crunchy_Frog]

Here’s the thread with the songs in it:
http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?threadid=28455

You know, my neice is 4 months old. I will have nothing to do with her anymore whatsoever, at least not until she’s 3 or 4 years old. She’s a little poop and vomit factory right now and has ruined one to many of my silk ties.

[Nymysys]

Oh, come now, Crunchy. In the spirit of tongue-in-cheek I must state that really I never expected to rouse YOUR interests in stating mine. Perhaps I’m using this thread to pick up new guys. French-Dude-With-The-Fucked-Up-Name, for instance. Or perhaps I thought someone…I dunno…INTERESTING would also post after seeing how cool I am. Someone who has something to do with their days. Someone with a sense of humour.

Or maybe I’m just as bored as you are. If boredom is the great unifier, we are as equals.
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[Le_Sang]

ALRIGHT!!! I am now French-Dude-With-The-Fucked-Up-Name!!! Woooohoooo!

i must add this to my signature

[Tygr]

Aw, how cool is this…
A real opportunity to be welcomed (and be-rated) by a living SDMB legend.

(and, no, Crunch, I’m not trying to suck up to you; although, hey, if it happens, it happens ;))
Lookit that, my very first smily!

Alright, here goes:

I’m male, firmly entrenched in the last year of my twentys.
Live in Raleigh, NC.
Married to jkayla (Hey, baby - grrowr!)
Work as a graphic designer (nothing TOO graphic, if you please…)
Working up the nerve to buy our first house before the year is out (jkayla insists we move into some place that’s large enough to accomodate a Christmas tree before 12/25).
First encountered Straight Dope in a free newspaper seen around NC State campus about 10 years ago. Found SD online a coupl’a years ago and have lurked the boards since then.
The wife posted here over this past weekend for the first time, and I’m certainly not gonna be outdone by a GIRL, so here I’ve strapped on my water wings and dove right in.

So, how’m I doin’ ?

Oh, yeah, I’m a terrible typist (it’s taken me 1/2 an hour just to bang this note out) but I’ll try to post whenever somebody says something interesting.

re: your name, Crunchy - do I get wafers with that?

… and $10 and a smack on the bottom says you can’t tell where MY sig line is from.

Give little*bit a squeeze for me. (where you squeeze her is at your discretion)

[vix]

*Originally posted by Crunchy Frog *
**(The more I type, the busier I look!) **

Yeah, that works for a little while, Crunch. Then some smarty pants comes into your office and says “What’s that Dope thing I always see on your screen?” D’oh!

Anyway, I’m not as bright and shiny new as some of the respondents here, but I’m feeling slightly masochistic, and I haven’t had a bite of ass for a while…

And now for the introductory facts… actually, scratch that. Since you’re feeling so witty today, I’ll give you a little challenge. Can you think of any facts about me without searching??? There’ll be some kind of prize if you can.

[Just_A_Girl]

Hey Crunchy Frog (and everyone else) I’m very new to the site…a friend of mine just told me about it the other day and I registered yesterday. I’m 17 years old and a junior in High School in a suburb or Atlanta, GA. A short description: 5’5, 120lbs., light brown hair with blond highlights, green eyes, freckles. I would consider myself sort of a typical “girl-next-door” type bc I’m very laid back and I relate to guys much easier than girls. (That doesn’t mean I’m a lesbian or anything…make no mistake ;)) I’m an aspiring journalist (preferably of the broadcast persuassion) and an aspiring writer. I love reading, writing, music, sports, and I appreciate almost nothing more than intelligence and a sense of humor in any person. So that’s me in a nutshell…Hope to find some common ground with the rest of you.

[Tygr]

Aw, how cool is this…
A real opportunity to be welcomed (and be-rated) by a living SDMB legend.

(and, no, Crunch, I’m not trying to suck up to you; although, hey, if it happens, it happens ;))
Lookit that, my very first smily!

Alright, here goes:

I’m male, firmly entrenched in the last year of my twentys.
Live in Raleigh, NC.
Married to jkayla (Hey, baby - grrowr!)
Work as a graphic designer (nothing TOO graphic, if you please…)
Working up the nerve to buy our first house before the year is out (jkayla insists we move into some place that’s large enough to accomodate a Christmas tree before 12/25).
First encountered Straight Dope in a free newspaper seen around NC State campus about 10 years ago. Found SD online a coupl’a years ago and have lurked the boards since then.
The wife posted here over this past weekend for the first time, and I’m certainly not gonna be outdone by a GIRL, so here I’ve strapped on my water wings and dove right in.

So, how’m I doin’ ?

Oh, yeah, I’m a terrible typist (it’s taken me 1/2 an hour just to bang this note out) but I’ll try to post whenever somebody says something interesting.

re: your name, Crunchy - do I get wafers with that?

… and $10 and a smack on the bottom says you can’t tell where MY sig line is from.

Give little*bit a squeeze for me. (where you squeeze her is at your discretion)

[Tabithina]

Awwwww, Crunchy!

It is one of the unwritten rules of babyhood than one must yammie sour milk all over one’s uncle! And silk ties make such elegant bibs! They are also good for teething.

[Nymysys]

Tygr, Tygr, burning bright!
Why must you post your replies twice?

Wow, I need a hobby or something.

And glad I could add a bit of happiness to your life, FDWTFUN. Under 40 posts and I’m already sharing a sig!

[Tygr]

Here I try to be so cool on my first post to any board, anywhere on the 'net, and LOOK what happens: a double post!

(/Plaintive cry to moderator) Please, sir could you remove my first post? (/end pathetic whimpering)

[Zenster]

*Originally posted by Crunchy Frog *
…Hope you like it here, we need more good posters to make up for the likes of Coldfire, Satan, and Zenster…

Lump me with Clogboy and the Devil will you? You’re the one who’s out here trolling for all the hairless newbies, you pervert.

Why don’t you go get lovingly frosted with glucose you batrachian monster raving looney!

PS: Bite my clank!

[cykrider]

Hey thanks for the invite crunchy, I didn’t want to bore people with an introduction thread, so I just didn’t do anything. I’m a college student @ Texas A&M Galveston, but I’m transfering to Miami University in Oxford, OH. I love long distance bike rides such as the MS-150 and the such. I also like volleyball, soccer, and marching band. I was the drum major in my high school band and played trumpet. I hate Texas and I hate GEORGE W. BUSH even more. If he can’t govern this dam state, how is he going to take care of a nation? [/rant] If their is anything I hate more than Texas, it’s Texas A&M and the studpid ass Aggies. No flame intended, but I can’t stand the South in general! 2 more months till I can move up to civilization!

Anyways, I’m 6’5, blonde hair, male who is going to major in MIS. I like designing web-pages, coding, and making fun of stupid people (I get lots of practice down here).

I can’t think of anything else…better go to class before someone sees what I said about this dam school.

[Dr_Paprika]

I’m getting all misty eyed here. A Crunchy Frog, possibly living, inviting me to the Straight Dope out of pity and boredom. I appreciate it. What have the rest of you done for me lately?

I am a 28 and currently working as an intern in Spittleville, Canada. Before studying medicine, I got a degree in engineering physics. Before that, I was still the same sarcastic, slicked-back smart-ass that I am today.

I enjoy jazz, some blues and alternative music. I have been reading the Dope for about twelve years. My favourite movie might be “The Big Sleep”. The last book I read was Robertson Davies’ “The Cunning Man”. I like to cook and plot how to blow up moons.