# Guest MMP: I got a rock **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Tags:** mmp\ **Created:** [September 26, 2005, 11:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guest-mmp-i-got-a-rock/323474 "2005-09-26T11:22:17Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 9
**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:** [September 28, 2005, 9:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guest-mmp-i-got-a-rock/323474/161 "2005-09-28T21:02:02Z")
> [@ems](#): > > Buford P Fuddwacker appeared at the bottom of my screen in the ads. Motivational speaker apparently > > And for the record I am not pregnant - three people have asked me that today. **ems** please tell me those three people have very sore jaws from where you whacked em up beside the head, cause they all deserve a head whackin’. Some people need a clue by four or two to teach 'em about nosiness. :mad: ---
**Author:** ![FairyChatMom](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fairychatmom/32/21906_2.png) [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2005, 9:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guest-mmp-i-got-a-rock/323474/162 "2005-09-28T21:20:48Z")
I’ll be off work all next week. Mon-Weds, **FCD** and I will be doing a bunch of chores that he won’t be able to do after his surgery. My inlaws will arrive Tues night, and Thursday at 1:40, the doc will start cutting on my sweetie. Yeah, I’m looking forward to that. _\_ Meanwhile, I’ve completed my Planning for Retirement Training - good info there. Now I just need to apply it and start planning for my retirement. The plans will determine exactly when I can retire. Sometime after Jan 23, 2010… ---
**Author:** ![ShibbOleth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/848f3c/32.png) [@ShibbOleth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ShibbOleth)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2005, 9:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guest-mmp-i-got-a-rock/323474/163 "2005-09-28T21:23:06Z")
> [@Tupug Anachi](#): > > I think the dopers have broken the google ads. I’m getting doughnuts, doughnuts and more doughnuts. But I really want **vibrating pigs, vibrating pigs, vibrating pigs** Yes, everyone should have _ **vibrating pigs** _ (that would look better with some sort of special effect). I love my _ **vibrating pig** _. The world is a better place on account of _ **vibrating pigs** _. Since we’re not so far removed, geographically, I’d be more than happy to loan you the use of my _ **vibrating pig** _ sometime when I am not using my _ **vibrating pig** _. …and this little _ **piggy** _ went to _ **bbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbb** _… ---
**Author:** ![ShibbOleth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/848f3c/32.png) [@ShibbOleth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ShibbOleth)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2005, 9:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guest-mmp-i-got-a-rock/323474/164 "2005-09-28T21:24:52Z")
> [@ShibbOleth](#): > > Yes, everyone should have _ **vibrating pigs** _ (that would look better with some sort of special effect). I love my _ **vibrating pig** _. The world is a better place on account of _ **vibrating pigs** _. Since we’re not so far removed, geographically, I’d be more than happy to loan you the use of my _ **vibrating pig** _ sometime when I am not using my _ **vibrating pig** _. > …and this little _ **piggy** _ went to _ **bbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbb** _… Looks down at the bottom of the page… ah, now we’re getting somewhere… * * * vibrating pig vibrating pigs vibrating pig vibrating pigs vibrating pig vibrating pigs vibrating pig vibrating pigs vibrating pig vibrating pigs vibrating pig vibrating pigs vibrating pig vibrating pigs vibrating pig vibrating pigs vibrating pig vibrating pigs * * * ---
**Author:** ![Taters](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/taters/32/2845_2.png) [@Taters](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Taters)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2005, 9:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guest-mmp-i-got-a-rock/323474/165 "2005-09-28T21:37:59Z")
> [@ShibbOleth](#): > > Looks down at the bottom of the page… ah, now we’re getting somewhere… > > * * * > > vibrating pig > vibrating pigs > vibrating pig > vibrating pigs > vibrating pig > vibrating pigs > vibrating pig > vibrating pigs > vibrating pig > vibrating pigs > vibrating pig > vibrating pigs > vibrating pig > vibrating pigs > vibrating pig > vibrating pigs > vibrating pig > vibrating pigs > > * * * Nope, still showing jewelry ads for me. ---
**Author:** ![Ashes\_Ashes](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/db5fbb/32.png) [@Ashes\_Ashes](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ashes_Ashes)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2005, 9:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guest-mmp-i-got-a-rock/323474/166 "2005-09-28T21:46:38Z")
> [@Shirley Ujest](#): > > Circus peanuts are just plain nasssty. T’chuh! That’s practically the whole point of Circus Peanuts. Plus, the perversity of bright orange peanuts. Which reminds me of the peeps jesus. I’m out of official peeps white sugar-- jesus has got to be either lavender or pink. If I go all unofficial, I can put orangey-red chamoy on his boo-boos. He’ll be rather spicy-sweet mind you. I made meatloaf sunday-- quit copying me **Swampy.** Nothing much actually happening except so much work I’m thinking of making the advanced students grade papers. I miss my T.A.! And \*\*vibrating pigs \*\* too. Ah, for the days when \*\*vibrating pigs \*\* ran free as the wind. **VunderBob** , do you two go to any sort of support group? That can help, if your wife feels up to it, I s’pose. Maybe. ---
**Author:** ![gardentraveler](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gardentraveler/32/3576_2.png) [@gardentraveler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gardentraveler)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2005, 9:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guest-mmp-i-got-a-rock/323474/167 "2005-09-28T21:54:25Z")
I was all ready to come in here and tell people to get moving because we were only on page 2 and - lo and behold! - between the brief appearance from **Rue** (::waves cheerfully at **Rue** :: ) and the wonder of vibrating pigs, we’ve made it to page 4. I’m feeling almost human today. Although I couldn’t sleep last night either. Is insomnia catching? Have to go out and mow the lawn because it’s WAAAAAY overdue and it’s supposed to rain tonight and be cold tomorrow. Plus, I was considering starting some more plants. Hopefully I can get all of that done quickly. Back later. GT ---
**Author:** ![Bumbazine](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bumbazine/32/362_2.png) [@Bumbazine](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bumbazine)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2005, 10:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guest-mmp-i-got-a-rock/323474/168 "2005-09-28T22:01:20Z")
So \*\* Shibb\*\*, is your vibrating pig like the one on [this page?](http://www.tecsol.com.au/Toy-Vibrating.htm) I’m liking the Squishy Foot Massage Pillow down at the bottom myself. Now I’ve got four ads for jewelry. Lessee: vibrating pig vibrating pig vibrating pig vibrating pig vibrating pig vibrating pig vibrating pig vibrating pig vibrating pig vibrating pig vibrating pig vibrating pig vibrating pig vibrating pig vibrating pig vibrating pig vibrating pig ---
**Author:** ![FairyChatMom](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fairychatmom/32/21906_2.png) [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2005, 10:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guest-mmp-i-got-a-rock/323474/169 "2005-09-28T22:07:47Z")
**Shibb** ’s vibrating pig is plushy with massaging nubbies on it. And it’s pink. And big enough to fit in the small of the back to do its vibratory magic. Theoretically. For all I know, he uses it to scare the dog… ---
**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:** [September 28, 2005, 10:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guest-mmp-i-got-a-rock/323474/170 "2005-09-28T22:38:10Z")
> [@FairyChatMom](#): > > **Shibb** ’s vibrating pig is plushy with massaging nubbies on it. And it’s pink. And big enough to fit in the small of the back to do its vibratory magic. Theoretically. For all I know, he uses it to scare the dog… There’s probably something real preverted and wrong there, but I can’t quite figure out just what… **FCM** I’m sure **FCD** will come through with flying colors. Well, the pain meds will make him see flying colors anyways. 😃 Seriously, (what, I can be when I want!) let him know he’ll be in my thoughts and prayers for a quick healing and bein’ back to his old ways real soon. You should make a meatloaf for the inlaws. Can you still tell I want meatloaf? Guess I’m gonna have to thaw out some ground beast and make one. ACBG is still workin! ☹ Looks like I ain’t gonna get to see him tonight. That’ll be two nights in a row! It ain’t fair! Ain’t fair at all! Bless his heart, he can’t help it cause his work is once again short staffed. Even though he’s management, he jumps in to help when it gets busy. Poor thing has to see a patient at 7:30 tonight to start her on an IV thingy for some meds. Did I ever mention he is the Administrator for a home health agency and a RN? ---
**Author:** ![ShibbOleth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/848f3c/32.png) [@ShibbOleth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ShibbOleth)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2005, 11:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guest-mmp-i-got-a-rock/323474/171 "2005-09-28T23:10:23Z")
> [@Bumbazine](#): > > So \*\* Shibb\*\*, is your vibrating pig like the one on [this page?](http://www.tecsol.com.au/Toy-Vibrating.htm) > I’m liking the Squishy Foot Massage Pillow down at the bottom myself. > > Now I’ve got four ads for jewelry. Lessee: > > vibrating pig > vibrating pig > vibrating pig > vibrating pig > vibrating pig > vibrating pig > vibrating pig > vibrating pig > vibrating pig > vibrating pig > vibrating pig > vibrating pig > vibrating pig > vibrating pig > vibrating pig > vibrating pig > vibrating pig No, that’s not it. Not sure that there is a pic anywhere. **Tupug** ixnay on the ewelryja and the ads will go awaya. **FCM** describes it well, though. Before, when I was saying “vibrating pigs” alot, there was an ad for naughty t-shirts and another for some sort of novelties. ---
**Author:** ![MagicEyes](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/5daacb/32.png) [@MagicEyes](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MagicEyes)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2005, 2:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guest-mmp-i-got-a-rock/323474/172 "2005-09-29T02:23:14Z")
Just for **Lissla** –here’s the recipe for Tibetan Curried Potatoes. Nummy! 1/2 teaspoon Sichuan peppercorns 1 2-inch long piece of fresh ginger, peeled and finely minced 3 or 4 cloves of garlic, peeled and finely minced 1 tsp turmeric 1 tsp cayenne (or other fiery pepper) 1 tsp salt 4 Tbsp (1/2 stick) clarified butter (see note) 6 medium Yukon Gold or Red Bliss potatoes, peeled 2 Tbsp soy sauce Garnish: 1 scallion, including the green part, trimmed and minced Several sprigs of fresh cilantro, minced Boil the peeled potatoes for 15 minutes, then cut into cubes. Heat the peppercorns in a small, ungreased skillet over medium heat until they begin to darken and release their aroma. Turn them into a small mortar or onto a chopping board and pulverize to a coarse powder. Mix the pepper powder, ginger, garlic, turmeric, cayenne and salt together to form a paste. Heat the clarified butter in a large skillet and blend in the spices. Cook and stir for a few minutes, to let the butter become fully seasoned. Meanwhile, toss the potato cubes in the soy sauce until it has all been absorbed. Add the potatoes to the skillet and turn up the heat to medium high. Cook until the potatoes have a crunchy brown coating on the outside and a meltingly soft interior. Use a spatula to turn them constantly so that they brown on all sides, about 10 to 15 minutes. Add the minced scallion and cilantro and cook for a minute to allow the garnish to wilt and cling to the potatoes. NOTE: To make clarifed butter, put the butter in a heatproof measuring cup and set it on the rack in a preheated warm oven. When the butter has melted and the solids have separated out, remove the measuring cup from the oven and carefully pour off the clear liquid into the skillet. Discard the solids. Makes 4 servings ---
**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:** [September 29, 2005, 3:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guest-mmp-i-got-a-rock/323474/173 "2005-09-29T03:02:18Z")
Pig pig pig pig pig pig. The word 'pig has ceased to have meaning. ---
**Author:** ![ShibbOleth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/848f3c/32.png) [@ShibbOleth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ShibbOleth)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2005, 11:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guest-mmp-i-got-a-rock/323474/174 "2005-09-29T11:17:34Z")
> [@Lissla Lissar](#): > > Pig pig pig pig pig pig. > The word 'pig has ceased to have meaning. Yes, pig is not really doing the trick here. But the phone is apparently rin-ging off of the hook. This little piggy went to market… ---
**Author:** ![Shirley\_Ujest](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/45deac/32.png) [@Shirley\_Ujest](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shirley_Ujest)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2005, 11:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guest-mmp-i-got-a-rock/323474/175 "2005-09-29T11:43:36Z")
How come the google ads show nothing for Vibrating Pig or even Epiletic Cop? ( I was up yesterday from 3am until 1130pm. Fighting a damn migraine all day until it took the A-bomb of RX to kill it off. Leaving me foggy and having to go bowling. 136/91/109. I blame the 91 on the pharmacuetical industry.) ---
**Author:** ![Exgineer](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/a88e4f/32.png) [@Exgineer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Exgineer)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2005, 11:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guest-mmp-i-got-a-rock/323474/176 "2005-09-29T11:59:07Z")
> [@Bumbazine](#): > > Nope, there are no doughnuts left around here, except one, so I guess you’d better send me some more. Yup, that’s the ticket. Crap. Sorry, buddy. These damned threads move to fast. **Lissla** apparently got screwed for some reason, so I’ve learned my lesson. I ain’t mailing nothin’ to nobody no more. ---
**Author:** ![Tupug\_Anachi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/7993a0/32.png) [@Tupug\_Anachi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tupug_Anachi)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2005, 1:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guest-mmp-i-got-a-rock/323474/177 "2005-09-29T13:00:10Z")
I think they must have reconfigured the bots cause I ain’t seen NUTTIN about no **vibrating pigs** sos I quit! But **magic** , luscious as the taters sound…how can they be _curried_ taters when there’s no curry innum??? 😕 > [@ex](#): > > Lissla apparently got screwed for some reason, so I’ve learned my lesson. I ain’t mailing nothin’ to nobody no more. Now, now…you are just seeing our faithful homeland security forces at work…saving our canadian friends from the ravages of cider doughnuts. That is all. So who _IS_ guest MMPing next Monday? Tupug ---
**Author:** ![picunurse](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/7bcc69/32.png) [@picunurse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/picunurse)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2005, 1:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guest-mmp-i-got-a-rock/323474/178 "2005-09-29T13:04:29Z")
> [@Taters](#): > > \ > The reason I’m about to go postal is that I have a temporary office mate who is driving me batshit crazy. She NEVER.SHUTS.UP. I’m in the middle of on-line testing and she’s gabbing away and looking at what’s on my computer screen. She is CONSTANTLY looking at what’s on my screen. She comments out loud on EVERY SINGLE e-mail she receives. That’s just the tip of the iceburg. She’s a nice enough person, but when I’m working, I want to work. I don’t want to chat, I just want to get my stuff done and be able to concentrate. The fact that she is constantly looking at what I have on my computer is very annoying. VERY ANNOYING. I can’t turn my monitor any other way due to the configuration of my workstation. At any rate, the fact that she’s so nosy is why I couldn’t post earlier. She also has a rather loud voice which makes it difficult to concentrate. She was only supposed to be there for two weeks, yet she’s still there. Le sigh. All I can do is grit my teeth and try to bear it a while longer. So, it’s all rather minor, but holy moses, my annoyance meter is pegged way high right now. **Taters** I can’t shut her up, but I have something that will keep her from looking at your 'puter screen. Its real use is to shade glare on the monitor. Its 3 folding leaves that velcro to the monitor. Its about 18 inches long… I know I’m not explaining it very well. I’ll take so pictures. Anyway, if you want it its yours. I don’t remember where you live, but if it isn’t convienent t meet, e-mail me an address, and I’ll mail it. I’ll be back in a few with pictures. ---
**Author:** ![picunurse](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/7bcc69/32.png) [@picunurse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/picunurse)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2005, 1:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guest-mmp-i-got-a-rock/323474/179 "2005-09-29T13:17:32Z")
Ok, here are three pictures of the CRT Shade thingy [First](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v483/picunurse/CRTshade1.jpg), [second,](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v483/picunurse/CRTshade2.jpg) and [last](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v483/picunurse/CRTshade3.jpg) Let me know if you want it. We have two and I now have a flat screen. ---
**Author:** ![Anaamika](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/5f9b8f/32.png) [@Anaamika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Anaamika)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2005, 1:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guest-mmp-i-got-a-rock/323474/180 "2005-09-29T13:21:39Z")
> [@picunurse](#): > > . Its about 18 inches long… I know what you’re talking about, but it still makes me \. The postage machine repairman is here, and as I surf the MMP and the giant “Straight Dope” sign comes up, I can’t help but wonder if he’s a Doper? [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guest-mmp-i-got-a-rock/323474.md?page=8) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guest-mmp-i-got-a-rock/323474.md?page=10)