# Feydeau, you asked for it..now come and get it! **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [March 28, 2005, 9:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/feydeau-you-asked-for-it-now-come-and-get-it/296666 "2005-03-28T21:00:26Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![harmless](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/2acd7d/32.png) [@harmless](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/harmless)\ **Post date:** [March 28, 2005, 9:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/feydeau-you-asked-for-it-now-come-and-get-it/296666/1 "2005-03-28T21:00:26Z")
In [this thread](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?t=308653), **Feydeau** has made an [odd request](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showpost.php?p=5996017&postcount=42). They actually _want_ to be Officially Initiated[sup]TM[/sup]. :eek: Break out the squids, goat, Jell-o and Wiffle ball bats…it’s time for A Welcoming. [ominous music] dum-dum-dum… [/om] 😃 \<–just pretend he has horns and we’re all set. ---
**Author:** ![ioioio](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ioioio/32/316_2.png) [@ioioio](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ioioio)\ **Post date:** [March 28, 2005, 9:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/feydeau-you-asked-for-it-now-come-and-get-it/296666/2 "2005-03-28T21:04:28Z")
[total highjack] **harmless** , Did you get the email I sent you? [/highjack] ---
**Author:** ![harmless](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/2acd7d/32.png) [@harmless](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/harmless)\ **Post date:** [March 28, 2005, 9:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/feydeau-you-asked-for-it-now-come-and-get-it/296666/3 "2005-03-28T21:05:41Z")
Oh! And they are an actual **Charter Member** , so please, no imitation stuff this time. No _Gell-O_ and _Wuffle_ ball bats for this one. 😛 ---
**Author:** ![harmless](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/2acd7d/32.png) [@harmless](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/harmless)\ **Post date:** [March 28, 2005, 9:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/feydeau-you-asked-for-it-now-come-and-get-it/296666/4 "2005-03-28T21:06:58Z")
[Total :smack:] Yes, while I was in school this morning…you should be getting one very shortly. [/ :smack:] ---
**Author:** ![Hal\_Briston](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/a9a28c/32.png) [@Hal\_Briston](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hal_Briston)\ **Post date:** [March 28, 2005, 9:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/feydeau-you-asked-for-it-now-come-and-get-it/296666/5 "2005-03-28T21:26:30Z")
A _volunteer_ initation??? Well, as long as he’s signed all related waivers, had his shots and [ShamelessPlug] promises to submit a contibution [here](http://www.sirblah.com/misc/lbd.htm) [/ShamelessPlug] I suppose we can do this. Ok then…this is a perfect opportunity to test out the RoboGoat Mark III on a willing vict…errr…participant! Let’s just get’er in here… \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ … Ah, craponastick…who let the Jell-o leak all over the floor?? \…Note for RG Mark IV: Jello-proofing… ---
**Author:** ![nocturnal\_tick](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/3d9bf3/32.png) [@nocturnal\_tick](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nocturnal_tick)\ **Post date:** [March 28, 2005, 10:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/feydeau-you-asked-for-it-now-come-and-get-it/296666/6 "2005-03-28T22:09:25Z")
Oh dear, oh dear…I left you in charge? We’re not looking for cheap imitations here **Hal**. Our friend **Feydeau** wants a real initiation. Firstly, let’s take a look at what (or rather who) you’ll be taking home tonight: ::Plays **Blind Date** tune:: Contestant number one is [Agnes](http://www.esatclear.ie/~theborderhouse/images/goat.jpg). She’s a young, hip girl from the country who likes nothing better than a cosy night of felching by an open fireplace. Contestant number two is [Rex](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/2/23/Mountain-Goat-225.jpg). He’s an urban go-getter who spends as much time initiating the newbies as he does engaging in his love for mountain climbing. And finally contestant number three is [Sally](http://7art-screensavers.com/screenshots/wild-animals/billy-goat.jpg) a quiet girl, who says she’ll take you for the ride of your life. The decision is yours… ---
**Author:** ![Keapon\_Laffin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/e274bd/32.png) [@Keapon\_Laffin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Keapon_Laffin)\ **Post date:** [March 29, 2005, 12:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/feydeau-you-asked-for-it-now-come-and-get-it/296666/7 "2005-03-29T12:33:36Z")
Rex! Go for Rex, **Feydeau**! … no wait… Agnes! Sally! Salllllllyyyy! Rex! No! Pick Agnes! Oh, I don’t know… they all look \*horny \* to me! 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Sunspace](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sunspace/32/1250_2.png) [@Sunspace](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sunspace)\ **Post date:** [March 29, 2005, 3:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/feydeau-you-asked-for-it-now-come-and-get-it/296666/8 "2005-03-29T15:32:45Z")
Uh oh. I have a bad feeling about this. I have to …check the calamari vats. Yeah, that’s it. ‘Calamari vats’. :: puts on face mask, rubber gloves, and splashproof bib apron :: :: eases towards exit :: :: once through door, starts to run :: ---
**Author:** ![Anaamika](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/5f9b8f/32.png) [@Anaamika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Anaamika)\ **Post date:** [March 29, 2005, 4:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/feydeau-you-asked-for-it-now-come-and-get-it/296666/9 "2005-03-29T16:08:50Z")
\*catches \*_Sunspace \*\* fleeing thread_ It’s **Sunspace**! The Calamari-Master! Come on, **Sunspace** , we need you in here. _drags him back in_ ---
**Author:** ![harmless](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/2acd7d/32.png) [@harmless](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/harmless)\ **Post date:** [March 29, 2005, 5:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/feydeau-you-asked-for-it-now-come-and-get-it/296666/10 "2005-03-29T17:16:28Z")
I think we scared **Feydeau**. :dubious: ---
**Author:** ![nocturnal\_tick](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/3d9bf3/32.png) [@nocturnal\_tick](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nocturnal_tick)\ **Post date:** [March 29, 2005, 5:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/feydeau-you-asked-for-it-now-come-and-get-it/296666/11 "2005-03-29T17:19:26Z")
::still playing **Blind Date** theme tune:: ahem…paging \*\*Feydeau[/b… I can’t wait around all day you know…I have things to do…and the goats are getting frisky. :eek: ---
**Author:** ![Sunspace](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sunspace/32/1250_2.png) [@Sunspace](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sunspace)\ **Post date:** [March 29, 2005, 5:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/feydeau-you-asked-for-it-now-come-and-get-it/296666/12 "2005-03-29T17:25:32Z")
> [@nocturnal\_tick](#): > > …and the goats are getting frisky. :eek: The calamari is getting hungry too. I believe these two parts of the problem may cancel out. Eventually. ---
**Author:** ![twickster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ec9cab/32.png) [@twickster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/twickster)\ **Post date:** [March 29, 2005, 5:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/feydeau-you-asked-for-it-now-come-and-get-it/296666/13 "2005-03-29T17:30:38Z")
> [@Sunspace](#): > > I believe these two parts of the problem may cancel out. Eventually. That’s what we love about you, hon – maintaining that cockeyed optimism in the face of experiences like you’ve had. ---
**Author:** ![Daithi\_Lacha](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/daithi_lacha/32/5430_2.png) [@Daithi\_Lacha](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Daithi_Lacha)\ **Post date:** [March 29, 2005, 5:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/feydeau-you-asked-for-it-now-come-and-get-it/296666/14 "2005-03-29T17:41:32Z")
> [@Sunspace](#): > > The calamari is getting hungry too. I believe these two parts of the problem may cancel out. Eventually. Didn’t Swift have the same idea in _A Modest Proposal_? At any rate, those Initiation Paddles I had on backorder finally arrived, and guess what? _They’re the wrong model!_ Instead of L’il Spanker brand, these are manufactured by Whamm-o. I guess they’ll do, though. The big question is: Do I leave the little ball and eastic band on? ---
**Author:** ![Kythereia](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/e8c25b/32.png) [@Kythereia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kythereia)\ **Post date:** [March 29, 2005, 5:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/feydeau-you-asked-for-it-now-come-and-get-it/296666/15 "2005-03-29T17:44:09Z")
_runs in, out of breath_ Guys, good news! The new shipment of latex gloves and felching straws have just arrived– _gets tackled by a squid_ :eek: **Sunspace**! :mad: ---
**Author:** ![Sunspace](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sunspace/32/1250_2.png) [@Sunspace](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sunspace)\ **Post date:** [March 29, 2005, 5:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/feydeau-you-asked-for-it-now-come-and-get-it/296666/16 "2005-03-29T17:44:54Z")
> [@twickster](#): > > That’s what we love about you, hon – maintaining that cockeyed optimism in the face of experiences like you’ve had. Experiences? What experiences? I don’t remember any …experiences… ---
**Author:** ![Sunspace](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sunspace/32/1250_2.png) [@Sunspace](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sunspace)\ **Post date:** [March 29, 2005, 5:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/feydeau-you-asked-for-it-now-come-and-get-it/296666/17 "2005-03-29T17:46:18Z")
> [@Kythereia](#): > > _runs in, out of breath_ > > Guys, good news! The new shipment of latex gloves and felching straws have just arrived– > > _gets tackled by a squid_ :eek: > > **Sunspace**! :mad: Bad squid! Bad squid! :: slap :: You confused ‘tackle’ and ‘tickle’ again! ---
**Author:** ![Daithi\_Lacha](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/daithi_lacha/32/5430_2.png) [@Daithi\_Lacha](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Daithi_Lacha)\ **Post date:** [March 29, 2005, 5:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/feydeau-you-asked-for-it-now-come-and-get-it/296666/18 "2005-03-29T17:46:41Z")
> [@Daithi Lacha](#): > > Do I leave the little ball and _eastic_ band on? _sighs_ Super-fantastic spastic **ELASTIC!** ---
**Author:** ![AngelicGemma](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/439d5e/32.png) [@AngelicGemma](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AngelicGemma)\ **Post date:** [March 29, 2005, 5:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/feydeau-you-asked-for-it-now-come-and-get-it/296666/19 "2005-03-29T17:52:03Z")
Hey, where’s **Feydeau**? We can’t do the initiation without the victim! I mean… newbie. ---
**Author:** ![Sunspace](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sunspace/32/1250_2.png) [@Sunspace](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sunspace)\ **Post date:** [March 29, 2005, 5:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/feydeau-you-asked-for-it-now-come-and-get-it/296666/20 "2005-03-29T17:52:12Z")
> [@Daithi Lacha](#): > > At any rate, those Initiation Paddles I had on backorder finally arrived, and guess what? _They’re the wrong model!_ > Instead of L’il Spanker brand, these are manufactured by Whamm-o. I guess they’ll do, though. The big question is: > Do I leave the little ball and eastic band on? On what? [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/feydeau-you-asked-for-it-now-come-and-get-it/296666.md?page=2)