# Gee whiz, but it would be swell if Cecil welcomed all of the new charter members. **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [March 23, 2004, 6:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gee-whiz-but-it-would-be-swell-if-cecil-welcomed-all-of-the-new-charter-members/235871 "2004-03-23T06:57:15Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 5
**Author:** ![susan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/susan/32/17537_2.png) [@susan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/susan)\ **Post date:** [March 25, 2004, 2:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gee-whiz-but-it-would-be-swell-if-cecil-welcomed-all-of-the-new-charter-members/235871/81 "2004-03-25T02:33:45Z")
> [@](#): > > What if we stood in front of a mirror, in a darkened room, and said his name three times? I see Cecil… He’s cheering as I win the Quiddich Cup… ---
**Author:** ![The\_Stranger\_1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/87869e/32.png) [@The\_Stranger\_1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Stranger_1)\ **Post date:** [March 25, 2004, 3:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gee-whiz-but-it-would-be-swell-if-cecil-welcomed-all-of-the-new-charter-members/235871/82 "2004-03-25T03:56:31Z")
Do I sense a slight schism developing? A minor bit of discord? Perhaps even the development of a caste society? _id est_; “Guest Caste” “Charter Member Caste” I hope not. Am I brazen enough to make an observation of this nature in which the great one has posted? It appears I am. ---
**Author:** ![Napier](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/ce73a5/32.png) [@Napier](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Napier)\ **Post date:** [March 25, 2004, 4:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gee-whiz-but-it-would-be-swell-if-cecil-welcomed-all-of-the-new-charter-members/235871/83 "2004-03-25T04:22:11Z")
I’d like a personal greeting from Cecil. While we’re at it, I wish the membership included a witch-hazel rubdown and a blowjob. But, Christ on crutches, it’s not even five bucks… ---
**Author:** ![as\_u\_wish](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/6f9a4e/32.png) [@as\_u\_wish](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/as_u_wish)\ **Post date:** [March 25, 2004, 4:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gee-whiz-but-it-would-be-swell-if-cecil-welcomed-all-of-the-new-charter-members/235871/84 "2004-03-25T04:34:37Z")
I just have to say… _tingle tingle tingle_ And to think I’d have been happy being noticed by a mod or admin! This almost makes up for missing the 1999 elite group by three months. ---
**Author:** ![whiterabbit](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/cab0a1/32.png) [@whiterabbit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/whiterabbit)\ **Post date:** [March 25, 2004, 5:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gee-whiz-but-it-would-be-swell-if-cecil-welcomed-all-of-the-new-charter-members/235871/85 "2004-03-25T05:07:22Z")
Why do I never post in these sorts of threads before Cecil shows up? Oh well. All hail Cecil! ---
**Author:** ![Dung\_Beetle](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dung_beetle/32/7945_2.png) [@Dung\_Beetle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dung_Beetle)\ **Post date:** [March 25, 2004, 1:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gee-whiz-but-it-would-be-swell-if-cecil-welcomed-all-of-the-new-charter-members/235871/86 "2004-03-25T13:26:59Z")
> [@](#): > > _Originally posted by Muad’Dib_ > Hmm… Looking at the thread it seems that CaptBushido and Dung Beetle are the offending “Guests”. Cough up your five bucks guys. Ha! You’re just jealous because Cecil called me a shlub! 🆒 And, I’m registering by proxy, so I’ll likely be a Guest a little longer. ---
**Author:** ![Lissla\_Lissar](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/8491ac/32.png) [@Lissla\_Lissar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lissla_Lissar)\ **Post date:** [March 25, 2004, 1:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gee-whiz-but-it-would-be-swell-if-cecil-welcomed-all-of-the-new-charter-members/235871/87 "2004-03-25T13:56:49Z")
I’m posting so as to be sort of include in the greeting. And he might come back. Whee! ---
**Author:** ![Exgineer](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/a88e4f/32.png) [@Exgineer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Exgineer)\ **Post date:** [March 25, 2004, 2:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gee-whiz-but-it-would-be-swell-if-cecil-welcomed-all-of-the-new-charter-members/235871/88 "2004-03-25T14:32:03Z")
Why don’t you people ever invite me to these things? This reminds me of the prom I didn’t go to. ---
**Author:** ![picker](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/picker/32/13969_2.png) [@picker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/picker)\ **Post date:** [March 25, 2004, 2:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gee-whiz-but-it-would-be-swell-if-cecil-welcomed-all-of-the-new-charter-members/235871/89 "2004-03-25T14:35:43Z")
Count me in as desirous of a welcome from the Omniscient One. But Cecil, don’t you even think about _droit de signeur_ with me! That’s gonna require a personal type greeting, not some drive-by hello posting. ---
**Author:** ![Landshark](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/77aa72/32.png) [@Landshark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Landshark)\ **Post date:** [March 25, 2004, 2:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gee-whiz-but-it-would-be-swell-if-cecil-welcomed-all-of-the-new-charter-members/235871/90 "2004-03-25T14:44:03Z")
/Presents self as wishing for greeting from Uncle Cecil/ I grovel before the Perfect Master! ---
**Author:** ![MamaHen](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/c89c15/32.png) [@MamaHen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MamaHen)\ **Post date:** [March 25, 2004, 3:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gee-whiz-but-it-would-be-swell-if-cecil-welcomed-all-of-the-new-charter-members/235871/91 "2004-03-25T15:21:22Z")
I’m just glad I’m posting before HE replies. What’s that? Oh he did did he? Did he at least mention my new haircut? No. Well crap. ---
**Author:** ![Earthworm\_Jim](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/f07891/32.png) [@Earthworm\_Jim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Earthworm_Jim)\ **Post date:** [March 25, 2004, 3:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gee-whiz-but-it-would-be-swell-if-cecil-welcomed-all-of-the-new-charter-members/235871/92 "2004-03-25T15:40:04Z")
> [@Cecil Adams](#): > > Hello there, Charter Members! I’m delighted that you contributed $4.95 toward my righteous work, and would like to personally greet each and every one of you [raises hand, hops on one foot] Me!! Pick me!! Please, please pick me, pick me pick me!! Me Me Me!!! ---
**Author:** ![BottledBlondJeanie](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/0ea827/32.png) [@BottledBlondJeanie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BottledBlondJeanie)\ **Post date:** [March 25, 2004, 3:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gee-whiz-but-it-would-be-swell-if-cecil-welcomed-all-of-the-new-charter-members/235871/93 "2004-03-25T15:43:39Z")
I gave up my starbucks today so I could suscribe, welcome me pretty please! ---
**Author:** ![luluBahrain](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/e5b9ba/32.png) [@luluBahrain](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/luluBahrain)\ **Post date:** [March 25, 2004, 4:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gee-whiz-but-it-would-be-swell-if-cecil-welcomed-all-of-the-new-charter-members/235871/94 "2004-03-25T16:44:48Z")
I will stay in this little thread until we are greeted! So, maybe I should take a nap. ---
**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:** [March 25, 2004, 6:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gee-whiz-but-it-would-be-swell-if-cecil-welcomed-all-of-the-new-charter-members/235871/95 "2004-03-25T18:26:34Z")
Do we get dinner and a show with _droit du seigneur_? ---
**Author:** ![Cervaise](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cervaise/32/16693_2.png) [@Cervaise](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cervaise)\ **Post date:** [March 25, 2004, 7:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gee-whiz-but-it-would-be-swell-if-cecil-welcomed-all-of-the-new-charter-members/235871/96 "2004-03-25T19:03:48Z")
I’d just like to say, I deserve a personal greeting more than the rest of you schmucks because of how my offhand _droit du seigneur_ reference has come to dominate the thread. 🆒 ---
**Author:** ![Dung\_Beetle](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dung_beetle/32/7945_2.png) [@Dung\_Beetle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dung_Beetle)\ **Post date:** [March 25, 2004, 9:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gee-whiz-but-it-would-be-swell-if-cecil-welcomed-all-of-the-new-charter-members/235871/97 "2004-03-25T21:37:05Z")
Hey, Mr. Adams! Look at me! I’m a Charter Member! I’m all ready to be greeted now! Let’s put the heat on **Capt. Bushido**! Uh, hello? Cecil? ---
**Author:** ![Engel](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/53a042/32.png) [@Engel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Engel)\ **Post date:** [March 25, 2004, 10:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gee-whiz-but-it-would-be-swell-if-cecil-welcomed-all-of-the-new-charter-members/235871/98 "2004-03-25T22:51:58Z")
:eek: OK, so I’m a little late getting in on this, but who knows - he might come back! 😃 Hi, Unca Cecil! I work near the hallowed halls of the Chicago Reader, so perhaps we can do lunch. Maybe we can get that \*droit du seigneur \* people keep talking about… \< **Cervaise** whispers in **Engel’s** ear\> :eek: :o Oh…nevermind! 😃 Engel ---
**Author:** ![Dr\_Paprika](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dr_paprika/32/3042_2.png) [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Post date:** [March 25, 2004, 11:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gee-whiz-but-it-would-be-swell-if-cecil-welcomed-all-of-the-new-charter-members/235871/99 "2004-03-25T23:44:13Z")
I’d just like to remind Cecil that I could be very useful rounding up Teeming Millions to toil in his sugar caves. ---
**Author:** ![CaptBushido](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/a88e4f/32.png) [@CaptBushido](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CaptBushido)\ **Post date:** [March 26, 2004, 2:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gee-whiz-but-it-would-be-swell-if-cecil-welcomed-all-of-the-new-charter-members/235871/100 "2004-03-26T02:13:44Z")
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