# Dopers I'd like to meet (but probably won't) **URL:** \ **Category:** In My Humble Opinion\ **Created:** [June 2, 2003, 10:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dopers-id-like-to-meet-but-probably-wont/179099 "2003-06-02T10:52:02Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 4
**Author:** ![Angua](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/8baadc/32.png) [@Angua](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Angua)\ **Post date:** [June 3, 2003, 12:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dopers-id-like-to-meet-but-probably-wont/179099/61 "2003-06-03T12:50:34Z")
:smack: That’ll teach me to try and post and fit a galaxy spectrum at the same time. ---
**Author:** ![Rapunzel](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/cc9497/32.png) [@Rapunzel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rapunzel)\ **Post date:** [June 3, 2003, 12:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dopers-id-like-to-meet-but-probably-wont/179099/62 "2003-06-03T12:54:37Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by ianzin \* > \*\* > She’s relatively new here but from a few interesting posts I’ve read I think **Rapunzel** would probably be quite nice and interesting to meet. I bet she cooks really well too. She sounds like the sort of helpful person who (making up a random example here) you could say something like, ''Gee, there’s this one really old episode of Seinfeld I’ve always liked and would love to see again" and she’d say “Oh, I’ve got them all, let me tape it for you and send it over”. If only people like that existed in real life! \*\* How enormously kind of you, **Ianzin** 🙂 Not sure why, but I get the vibe that you’re just the kind of big, lovely, hairy, dependable sort of guy a gal could get along with just fine! ---
**Author:** ![garius](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/e19b73/32.png) [@garius](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/garius)\ **Post date:** [June 3, 2003, 1:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dopers-id-like-to-meet-but-probably-wont/179099/63 "2003-06-03T13:12:34Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Angua \* > \*\*But, but **Fran’s** our leader… \*\* maybe she was playing Ponder to your Ridcully. god knows what that makes me 😃 [sub]and for the record i’m torn between “Jingo” and “Nightwatch” for my favourite[/sub] ---
**Author:** ![Angua](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/8baadc/32.png) [@Angua](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Angua)\ **Post date:** [June 3, 2003, 1:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dopers-id-like-to-meet-but-probably-wont/179099/64 "2003-06-03T13:16:33Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by garius \* > \*\*maybe she was playing Ponder to your Ridcully. > \*\* That’s very very likely. Considering Ponder’s far more intelligent, has more charm, and is generally a a nicer person. > [@](#): > > \*\* > god knows what that makes me 😃 > \*\* The Librarian? 😃 > [@](#): > > \*\* > [sub]and for the record i’m torn between “Jingo” and “Nightwatch” for my favourite[/sub] \*\* Night Watch is another brilliant one. I thought Thief of Time was quite good as well… ---
**Author:** ![Lu\_Tze](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/ea5d25/32.png) [@Lu\_Tze](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lu_Tze)\ **Post date:** [June 3, 2003, 1:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dopers-id-like-to-meet-but-probably-wont/179099/65 "2003-06-03T13:23:37Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Angua \* > \*\*I thought Thief of Time was quite good as well… \*\* I’d have to agree with that one, too! But seeing as “I’m” also in Night Watch… 🙂 But as for you and **garius** , I just get worried when he posts a long comment about wanting to follow your bush… Alright, your _burning_ bush. But still… ---
**Author:** ![Davebear](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/bcef8e/32.png) [@Davebear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Davebear)\ **Post date:** [June 3, 2003, 1:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dopers-id-like-to-meet-but-probably-wont/179099/66 "2003-06-03T13:27:39Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by garius \* > \*\* And **Davebear** mate, i’m incredibly dull in real life - unless you are interested in computers, obscure historical/movie trivia or the state of modern british drinking culture. \*\* I doubt that. But, you are talking to a movie and history buff who happens to be a programmer, and finds British drinking culture strange enough to be interesting. So, maybe I’m equally dull. Besides, I’d just like to shake your hand for making me laugh, so often. 🙂 Oh, and I’m also a diehard Pratchett fan. But, I can’t say that I have a favorite novel. So many really good ones! But, I think Cohen may be my favorite character. ---
**Author:** ![garius](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/e19b73/32.png) [@garius](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/garius)\ **Post date:** [June 3, 2003, 1:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dopers-id-like-to-meet-but-probably-wont/179099/67 "2003-06-03T13:31:34Z")
nah - the librarian is far wittier and more loveable than i will ever be. I’d kill to be Vetinari though 🙂 oh and **Bibliovore** , i take it you are joining us at **LonDope** in August? ---
**Author:** ![Angua](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/8baadc/32.png) [@Angua](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Angua)\ **Post date:** [June 3, 2003, 1:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dopers-id-like-to-meet-but-probably-wont/179099/68 "2003-06-03T13:39:28Z")
Vicous, ruthless, but with a twisted sense of humour? Yeah, that’s you down to a “t” I think 😉 And Vetinari is a trained assassin. **Davebear** - yay! Another one. Soon there will be enough of us to take over the world! Bwahahaha! Now, anyone want to hide me from my tutee, who’s due here in 15 mins? The rude, arrogant one. ---
**Author:** ![Davebear](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/bcef8e/32.png) [@Davebear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Davebear)\ **Post date:** [June 3, 2003, 2:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dopers-id-like-to-meet-but-probably-wont/179099/69 "2003-06-03T14:01:58Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Angua \* > \*\*Now, anyone want to hide me from my tutee, who’s due here in 15 mins? The rude, arrogant one. \*\* Quick! Hide in this large trunk! _evil grin_ ---
**Author:** ![garius](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/e19b73/32.png) [@garius](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/garius)\ **Post date:** [June 3, 2003, 2:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dopers-id-like-to-meet-but-probably-wont/179099/70 "2003-06-03T14:23:58Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Davebear \* > **Besides, I’d just like to shake your hand for making me laugh, so often. 🙂** **Sigh** I admit it. I’m great. **Angua** runs my fanclub if you want to join. She’ll be able to tell you more about it, but i think it’s still £24.50 a year. You get a badge, a membership card (which entitles you to to discounts at several major shopping chains) and four issues of **GariNews** a year. ---
**Author:** ![Bibliovore](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/7ba0ec/32.png) [@Bibliovore](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bibliovore)\ **Post date:** [June 3, 2003, 3:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dopers-id-like-to-meet-but-probably-wont/179099/71 "2003-06-03T15:22:40Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by garius \* > \*\*oh and **Bibliovore** , i take it you are joining us at **LonDope** in August? \*\* Sounds good to me! Looks like I missed that thread, though, so just let me know when and where. Er, and should I wear nice underwear? Can I still come if I don’t drink? I promise not to take blackmail photos of you all once you I have you at a disadvantage… ---
**Author:** ![Angua](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/8baadc/32.png) [@Angua](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Angua)\ **Post date:** [June 3, 2003, 3:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dopers-id-like-to-meet-but-probably-wont/179099/72 "2003-06-03T15:27:31Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by garius \* > \*\* > **Angua** runs my fanclub if you want to join. She’ll be able to tell you more about it, but i think it’s still £24.50 a year. > > You get a badge, a membership card (which entitles you to to discounts at several major shopping chains) and four issues of **GariNews** a year. \*\* Do I? ::looks around confused:: Oh, yes of course. 😃 And **Garius** runs mine. not that there’s anyone interested in joining :(. Oh, **Garius** - you owe me back pay for my services then - I believe the going rate is £22/hour. 😉 **Davebear** - I didn’t hide quickly enough. And he brought a friend. :sulk: I hate teaching and not being paid for. **Bibliovore** - bring clean underwear, you can take my place, seeing as I might not be able to make it after all ☹ ---
**Author:** ![garius](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/e19b73/32.png) [@garius](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/garius)\ **Post date:** [June 3, 2003, 3:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dopers-id-like-to-meet-but-probably-wont/179099/73 "2003-06-03T15:46:32Z")
i forget what the thread on it was called - August Londope i think. I’d search for it myself for you but i’m a lazy git. and no **Angua**?! not sure whether i want to go anymore. I won’t be able to carry out my now revealed (damn you **Lu Tze**!) plot to make her mine. ☹ **Bibliovore** non-drinkers are welcome. Be warned that you will therefore have to play the part of the “sensible one” though… 😉 ---
**Author:** ![Angua](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/8baadc/32.png) [@Angua](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Angua)\ **Post date:** [June 3, 2003, 3:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dopers-id-like-to-meet-but-probably-wont/179099/74 "2003-06-03T15:57:13Z")
**Garius** , I’ve linked to it above - in my 1:49 post. 🙂 Sorry, its my cousin’s wedding that weekend - on the Sunday. My uncle’s told me in no uncertain terms that I have to keep the whole week free… > [@](#): > > not sure whether i want to go anymore. I won’t be able to carry out my now revealed (damn you Lu Tze!) plot to make her mine There there. Its all going to be ok. You’ll still be able to hear me. 😃 Besides, I think the **Garigirl** would probably object to your plot. 😉 ---
**Author:** ![bernse](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/a9a28c/32.png) [@bernse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bernse)\ **Post date:** [June 3, 2003, 4:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dopers-id-like-to-meet-but-probably-wont/179099/75 "2003-06-03T16:01:47Z")
**Alice\_in\_Wonderland, Featherlou \*\* and** DreadPirateJimbo\*\* 'cause they seem to all be cool, and heck, they’re Albertans so they’ve **got to be** good people. **GingeroftheNorth** - Just because I have to find out what exactly a _numpty_ is, and I think I’ve gotta meet her in person to accomplish that! **Bad News Baboon** - 'cause she sent me good stuff! **Persephone** and **Sue Dunhym** - Just 'cause they seem cool. **Johnny LA** - Anyone that is a helicopter pilot, drives a Cherokee and Porsche and is into bikes is a pretty cool and a good shit in my book. Heck, he’s like me (Except for, you know, the pilot and Porsche stuff, and well, maybe being cool too…) I would like to meet most of the mods too, but I’m not going to hold my breath. ---
**Author:** ![Bibliovore](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/7ba0ec/32.png) [@Bibliovore](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bibliovore)\ **Post date:** [June 3, 2003, 4:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dopers-id-like-to-meet-but-probably-wont/179099/76 "2003-06-03T16:02:41Z")
Hmmm, well if **Angua** isn’t coming, then I’m not sure it’s worth it…although I might be convinced if **Tir** promises to be there (I’ve just so many questions…) However, if I’m going be lumped into the role of the “sensible one”, I expect a snog from all the Doper women, and an official "Sensible one " hat - preferably blue. ---
**Author:** ![Angua](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/8baadc/32.png) [@Angua](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Angua)\ **Post date:** [June 4, 2003, 10:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dopers-id-like-to-meet-but-probably-wont/179099/77 "2003-06-04T10:15:07Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Bibliovore \* > \*\*Hmmm, well if **Angua** isn’t coming, then I’m not sure it’s worth it…although I might be convinced if **Tir** promises to be there (I’ve just so many questions…) > \*\* **Tir’s** far nicer and far better company than me anyway. Besides, as those UKDopers who’ve met me already will testify, even if you can’t see me, you’ll still be able to hear me. 🙂 > [@](#): > > \*\* > However, if I’m going be lumped into the role of the “sensible one”, I expect a snog from all the Doper women, and an official "Sensible one " hat - preferably blue. \*\* I’m sure that can be arranged. Would you mind if the “sensible doper” hat made you look like an American tourist though? ---
**Author:** ![Siege](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/dbc845/32.png) [@Siege](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Siege)\ **Post date:** [June 4, 2003, 11:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dopers-id-like-to-meet-but-probably-wont/179099/78 "2003-06-04T11:12:56Z")
I started to post this last night, but my computer crashed. This is the short version. MAD Dopers and New York City/Jersey Dopers, you’re out because I plan on visiting your cities some day. British Dopers, you’re out because I plan on visiting my relatives some day and I know full well I’d better stop in and see **Kal** and **Washte** while I’m at it. Besides, who’d miss a chance to meet **Steve Wright** and **Glee**? **Broomstick** , as far as I’m concerned, I owe you a cup of tea and you owe me a flight, and I intend to collect one of these years! 🙂 So, on to Dopers I’m not sure I will get to meet. I know I’ll think of a dozen names once I’ve logged off, but here goes: **Ice Wolf Kambuckta Scotticher Johnny L.A. The Bad Astronomer Qadgop the Mercotan Libertarian Esprix Osip Fairy Chat Mom Crazy Cat Lady Eutychus Lynn Bodoni Tuba Diva Coldfire Heloise Diogenes the Cynic His4Ever Priam Lainaf XJETGIRLX Jjimm** and others whose names I’ll think of on the way to work. By the way, **Polycarp** is another person I plan on meeting, probably in D.C. **XJETGIRLX** got it right, by the way. I did change my handle from cjhoworth to Seige. Thanks for the compliment! :o CJ ---
**Author:** ![Siege](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/dbc845/32.png) [@Siege](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Siege)\ **Post date:** [June 4, 2003, 11:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dopers-id-like-to-meet-but-probably-wont/179099/79 "2003-06-04T11:14:07Z")
See what I mean – as soon as this post appeared a name appeared that I meant to add to my list: **Audrey Levins**. ---
**Author:** ![Siege](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/dbc845/32.png) [@Siege](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Siege)\ **Post date:** [June 4, 2003, 11:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dopers-id-like-to-meet-but-probably-wont/179099/80 "2003-06-04T11:18:50Z")
All that, and I forget my closer. Good Dopers, I’m surprised none of you have mentioned wanting to meet the ultimate poster of us all, the Zen Master, the Jedi of Fighting Ignorance Himself (despite his appallingly low post count): **Cecil Adams**. CJ [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dopers-id-like-to-meet-but-probably-wont/179099.md?page=3) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dopers-id-like-to-meet-but-probably-wont/179099.md?page=5)