# Happy Holidays! I am a new member **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [December 23, 2017, 2:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/happy-holidays-i-am-a-new-member/805139 "2017-12-23T14:04:23Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Sveltington](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/3ab097/32.png) [@Sveltington](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sveltington)\ **Post date:** [December 23, 2017, 2:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/happy-holidays-i-am-a-new-member/805139/1 "2017-12-23T14:04:23Z")
Long time lurker finally pulled on my big girl pants. . . ---
**Author:** ![burpo\_the\_wonder\_mutt](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/burpo_the_wonder_mutt/32/365_2.png) [@burpo\_the\_wonder\_mutt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/burpo_the_wonder_mutt)\ **Post date:** [December 23, 2017, 2:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/happy-holidays-i-am-a-new-member/805139/2 "2017-12-23T14:30:57Z")
Pants? There was no mention of pants when I signed on. Welcome to the Dope; the usual assortment of nudzhes will be here soon for your initiation. ---
**Author:** ![ThelmaLou](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/thelmalou/32/390_2.png) [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Post date:** [December 23, 2017, 3:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/happy-holidays-i-am-a-new-member/805139/3 "2017-12-23T15:02:54Z")
I thought we were forbidden to wear pants when posting. Which can get inconvenient for those in snow country. Or maybe it was just \*excused \*from wearing pants. What makes a person lurk and never post? I’m curious. I mean, how can you stop yourself? Welcome, btw. ---
**Author:** ![Sveltington](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/3ab097/32.png) [@Sveltington](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sveltington)\ **Post date:** [December 23, 2017, 3:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/happy-holidays-i-am-a-new-member/805139/4 "2017-12-23T15:40:06Z")
My lack of posting results from having very limited internet access. This week I borrowed a mobile hotspot. Also I think of a reply and then I think, "Really? Sveltington who cares WHAT you think? I really enjoy reading the threads. I know the pants. I almost said big woman pants because I have a problem with the whole “girl” word used for anyone over 14. I knew if I overthought it, which I usually do, I would never hit the button. ---
**Author:** ![Spice\_Weasel](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/spice_weasel/32/5435_2.png) [@Spice\_Weasel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spice_Weasel)\ **Post date:** [December 23, 2017, 3:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/happy-holidays-i-am-a-new-member/805139/5 "2017-12-23T15:50:57Z")
> [@Sveltington](#): > > Also I think of a reply and then I think, "Really? Sveltington who cares WHAT you think? Oh, that never stops the rest of us. Welcome! As duly appointed Keeper of the Squid, I prepare the ritual… It’s really so much more convenient if you’re not wearing pants. ---
**Author:** ![Bullitt](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bullitt/32/5725_2.png) [@Bullitt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bullitt)\ **Post date:** [December 23, 2017, 3:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/happy-holidays-i-am-a-new-member/805139/6 "2017-12-23T15:54:00Z")
Welcome! What part of the globe are you from? ---
**Author:** ![Sveltington](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/3ab097/32.png) [@Sveltington](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sveltington)\ **Post date:** [December 23, 2017, 3:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/happy-holidays-i-am-a-new-member/805139/7 "2017-12-23T15:54:48Z")
> [@Spice\_Weasel](#): > > Oh, that never stops the rest of us. > > Welcome! As duly appointed Keeper of the Squid, I prepare the ritual… > > It’s really so much more convenient if you’re not wearing pants. I am a huge fan of cephalopods. 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Sveltington](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/3ab097/32.png) [@Sveltington](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sveltington)\ **Post date:** [December 23, 2017, 3:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/happy-holidays-i-am-a-new-member/805139/8 "2017-12-23T15:56:53Z")
> [@Bullitt](#): > > Welcome! What part of the globe are you from? USA, New England, Connecticut now. Originally Massachusetts. ---
**Author:** ![Spice\_Weasel](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/spice_weasel/32/5435_2.png) [@Spice\_Weasel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spice_Weasel)\ **Post date:** [December 23, 2017, 3:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/happy-holidays-i-am-a-new-member/805139/9 "2017-12-23T15:59:34Z")
> [@Sveltington](#): > > I am a huge fan of cephalopods. 😃 Oh, we are going to get along just fine. ---
**Author:** ![Baker](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/bb73d2/32.png) [@Baker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Baker)\ **Post date:** [December 23, 2017, 4:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/happy-holidays-i-am-a-new-member/805139/10 "2017-12-23T16:01:46Z")
Who is bringing the goat for the initiation? ---
**Author:** ![Sveltington](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/3ab097/32.png) [@Sveltington](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sveltington)\ **Post date:** [December 23, 2017, 4:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/happy-holidays-i-am-a-new-member/805139/11 "2017-12-23T16:10:43Z")
> [@Baker](#): > > Who is bringing the goat for the initiation? I also am very fond of goats. My Grandpa raised goats. I like goat cheese. If you really want to scare or put me off try a sloth those long claws :eek: or a Hyena; although I can at least identify with a Hyena because I too frequently laugh at inappropriate times. ---
**Author:** ![ThelmaLou](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/thelmalou/32/390_2.png) [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Post date:** [December 23, 2017, 4:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/happy-holidays-i-am-a-new-member/805139/12 "2017-12-23T16:41:42Z")
> [@Sveltington](#): > > "Really? Sveltington who cares WHAT you think? I really enjoy reading the threads. … > [@Spice\_Weasel](#): > > Oh, that never stops the rest of us. … QFT ---
**Author:** ![Patx2](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/73ab20/32.png) [@Patx2](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Patx2)\ **Post date:** [December 23, 2017, 8:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/happy-holidays-i-am-a-new-member/805139/13 "2017-12-23T20:47:16Z")
Welcome! Pants are of course, optional. ---
**Author:** ![Helena330](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/helena330/32/531_2.png) [@Helena330](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Helena330)\ **Post date:** [December 23, 2017, 9:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/happy-holidays-i-am-a-new-member/805139/14 "2017-12-23T21:11:16Z")
Nice to meet you! Glad you de-lurked! 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Beckdawrek](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/beckdawrek/32/3647_2.png) [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Post date:** [December 23, 2017, 10:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/happy-holidays-i-am-a-new-member/805139/15 "2017-12-23T22:11:17Z")
Never mention PODS again ( to me, I mean). Welcome to playground. What kinda toys you bring? ---
**Author:** ![Gatopescado](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gatopescado/32/5711_2.png) [@Gatopescado](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gatopescado)\ **Post date:** [December 23, 2017, 10:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/happy-holidays-i-am-a-new-member/805139/16 "2017-12-23T22:14:58Z")
Pants. Funny word. ---
**Author:** ![Sveltington](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/3ab097/32.png) [@Sveltington](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sveltington)\ **Post date:** [December 23, 2017, 10:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/happy-holidays-i-am-a-new-member/805139/17 "2017-12-23T22:23:21Z")
> [@Beckdawrek](#): > > Never mention PODS again ( to me, I mean). Welcome to playground. > > What kinda toys you bring? PODS?? Portable storage units? Toys ah yes coincidentally I have MANY toys; but the one I always carry is my oversized plastic rainbow slinky. Moving it from hand to hand creates a lovely soothing whirring sound and a cool breeze in the Summer. Do finger puppets count as toys? For some reason I have a collection of those. ---
**Author:** ![Sveltington](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/3ab097/32.png) [@Sveltington](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sveltington)\ **Post date:** [December 23, 2017, 10:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/happy-holidays-i-am-a-new-member/805139/18 "2017-12-23T22:36:06Z")
:smack:Omg CephaloPODS duh sorry ---
**Author:** ![Beckdawrek](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/beckdawrek/32/3647_2.png) [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Post date:** [December 23, 2017, 10:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/happy-holidays-i-am-a-new-member/805139/19 "2017-12-23T22:43:03Z")
I have issues. The Last slinky I had I kinked it all up. ---
**Author:** ![Leaffan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/leaffan/32/299_2.png) [@Leaffan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaffan)\ **Post date:** [December 23, 2017, 10:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/happy-holidays-i-am-a-new-member/805139/20 "2017-12-23T22:43:48Z")
I’ll bring the wine and cheese to the initiation. I have to finish this beer first. Don’t worry. I’m wearing pants today. [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/happy-holidays-i-am-a-new-member/805139.md?page=2)