# How's This For A MMP? **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Tags:** mmp\ **Created:** [November 5, 2012, 10:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hows-this-for-a-mmp/639944 "2012-11-05T10:27:05Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 16
**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:** [November 9, 2012, 10:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hows-this-for-a-mmp/639944/301 "2012-11-09T22:19:57Z")
[Is my suit on backwards?](http://artcoast2coast.com/cart/angie-whitson-penguins-irs-penguin-and-skunk-retail-30-p-60.html) ---
**Author:** ![Noone\_Special](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/noone_special/32/2863_2.png) [@Noone\_Special](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Noone_Special)\ **Post date:** [November 9, 2012, 10:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hows-this-for-a-mmp/639944/302 "2012-11-09T22:23:27Z")
The penguin’s car breaks down in a small town in Texas; he finds the only garage in town and is told to go cool his heels for an hour. So he strolls down to the Main Strip, and, being a penguin, start feeling very hot pretty soon. So he buys himself an ice cream to cool off. So, he gets back to the garage, and the mechanic looks up at him, stares at him for a minute, and says “looks like you’ve blown a seal.” And the penguin, frantically trying to wipe the remnants of the ice cream off his lips, says “no, no, I was just eating ice cream!” … Well, we’re talking about penguins, right…? {{{ **Sari** }}} ---
**Author:** ![Ethilrist](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ethilrist/32/4604_2.png) [@Ethilrist](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ethilrist)\ **Post date:** [November 9, 2012, 10:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hows-this-for-a-mmp/639944/303 "2012-11-09T22:47:18Z")
Back to irk after a pleasant weekend of not-internet. Good food, fun shopping, went into San Francisco to find that the farmer’s market only runs until 2 pm (it was 4 when we got there…). Got to work today and took the first step on Getting Back Into (a) Shape: I ordered the basic stretching & beginner moves karate DVD from my former sensei in St. Paul; if I can go a month or so stretching out everyday and it doesn’t hurt, I’ll start going to actual classes. Meanwhile, resuming my duties as iceberg watch on the Titanic. ---
**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:** [November 9, 2012, 10:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hows-this-for-a-mmp/639944/304 "2012-11-09T22:53:20Z")
> [@Noone\_Special](#): > > The penguin’s car breaks down in a small town in Texas Things like this cause the baby matzoh stories, pal! 🙂 Shabot Shalom, all. ---
**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:** [November 9, 2012, 10:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hows-this-for-a-mmp/639944/305 "2012-11-09T22:57:28Z")
…Do you guys think they’d burn a cross on my lawn if I had a Nativity Scene with a little penguin looking into the manger? ---
**Author:** ![Ethilrist](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ethilrist/32/4604_2.png) [@Ethilrist](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ethilrist)\ **Post date:** [November 9, 2012, 11:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hows-this-for-a-mmp/639944/306 "2012-11-09T23:05:59Z")
> [@carnivorousplant](#): > > …Do you guys think they’d burn a cross on my lawn if I had a Nativity Scene with a little penguin looking into the manger? I’ve seen nativity scenes at Halloween with skeletons & ghosts & such. It is remarkably scary if done right. ---
**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:** [November 9, 2012, 11:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hows-this-for-a-mmp/639944/307 "2012-11-09T23:39:45Z")
**flytrap** I want an inflatable kangaroo as a conversation piece in the livin’ room. I like one hunnert percent cotton shirts. A lot. There’s a problem with ‘em though. They must be ironed. I do not like to iron. Why yes I have spent an hour and twenty minutes ironin’ shirts. Why do you ask? ---
**Author:** ![April\_R](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/3da27b/32.png) [@April\_R](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/April_R)\ **Post date:** [November 9, 2012, 11:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hows-this-for-a-mmp/639944/308 "2012-11-09T23:57:03Z")
I may has a Kitteh!! I am so excited. See this thread I started for the deets. > **[Anyone near Memphis need a cat?](https://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?t=671748)** > > We found this little guy, black and white domestic short hair male. We think he is about 8 weeks old. He is super sweet but we can’t keep him since I am pregnant and we rent. I have called around to 15 plus shelters and rescues in the Memphis area... Click here for a pic of the cutie: [![](https://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m217/asahlin2/kitten8weeks.jpg) ](https://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m217/asahlin2/kitten8weeks.jpg) ---
**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:** [November 10, 2012, 12:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hows-this-for-a-mmp/639944/309 "2012-11-10T00:16:58Z")
Your kitteh is wearing a tuxedo! We had one, growing up, and he was the smartest little guy ever. Guess what wr named him. Hint: my calico cat was named Calico and we had a black cat named Blackie. Here’s hoping all my Tuxedo’s goodness is found anew in your little tuxedo kitteh. So skettie for dinner or stroganof? Either way these mushrooms need to be cooked tonight. Hugs for all who needs 'em and a happy weekend everyone! ---
**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:** [November 10, 2012, 12:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hows-this-for-a-mmp/639944/310 "2012-11-10T00:17:40Z")
**Apes** you should get a mod to retitle your thread to “I Got Adopted By A Cat”. 😃 ---
**Author:** ![anyrose](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/54ee81/32.png) [@anyrose](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/anyrose)\ **Post date:** [November 10, 2012, 12:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hows-this-for-a-mmp/639944/311 "2012-11-10T00:24:26Z")
> [@April\_R](#): > > I may has a Kitteh!! I am so excited. > Click here for a pic of the cutie: > [http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m217/asahlin2/kitten8weeks.jpg](http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m217/asahlin2/kitten8weeks.jpg) \*\*\*SQUEEEEEE!!! \*\*\* I love Tuxedo Kittehs ---
**Author:** ![Sticks\_and\_Scones](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sticks_and_scones/32/16951_2.png) [@Sticks\_and\_Scones](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sticks_and_Scones)\ **Post date:** [November 10, 2012, 12:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hows-this-for-a-mmp/639944/312 "2012-11-10T00:36:49Z")
What’s with all the penguin hate, **flytrap**? 😛 I went tonight to setup my table for tomorrow’s show. I’ve done this show for several years but this is the first time that I haven’t had to lug all my stuff up a flight of stairs. Unfortunately being the first floor noob, I was about 75% of the way setup and some lady told me that I had all my stuff facing the wrong direction. :smack: Practice makes perfect, I guess. ETA: **Ashes** , mushrooms are evil anyway you serve them! ---
**Author:** ![Taomist](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/53a042/32.png) [@Taomist](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Taomist)\ **Post date:** [November 10, 2012, 12:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hows-this-for-a-mmp/639944/313 "2012-11-10T00:53:29Z")
Calumny! Mushrooms taste like dirt and are awesome! Well, when raw. When cooked \ they are just little yummy sponges. I am ingesting a hot coffee. Also chocolate vodka. Also Kahlua. Also whipped cream. That’s way too much drink and I don’t have that many cups, so they’re all in one. And they’re delicious! Now, where’s my inflatable kangaroo with the penguin in the pocket… ---
**Author:** ![eleanorigby](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/ee7513/32.png) [@eleanorigby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/eleanorigby)\ **Post date:** [November 10, 2012, 1:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hows-this-for-a-mmp/639944/314 "2012-11-10T01:04:11Z")
> [@VunderBob](#): > > **Rigs!!!** How the hell are you? I’m fine. 🙂 I popped in to comment in ATMB due to a minor issue and got to thinking about the Mummpers. Hello, **Swampy** , **Doggio** , **FCM** , **BooFae** et al! I don’t have much time anymore, due to 3 PT jobs, but I’m mostly good. Hope you all are well. I’ll try to find time to pop back soon. I’m working this weekend (Sat), so who knows… ---
**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:** [November 10, 2012, 1:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hows-this-for-a-mmp/639944/315 "2012-11-10T01:31:56Z")
> [@Sticks\_and\_Scones](#): > > What’s with all the penguin hate, **flytrap**? 😛 I just want to know…why. Dr. Sidenschwartz says it’s because Mama Plant didn’t have enough money to give me Christmas presents. I think it’s because I just need to know WHY THESE DAMN PENGUI… Ahem. Sorry. ---
**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:** [November 10, 2012, 1:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hows-this-for-a-mmp/639944/316 "2012-11-10T01:33:33Z")
> [@anyrose](#): > > \*\*\*SQUEEEEEE!!! \*\*\* I love Tuxedo Kittehs Tuxedos? P…p…penguins? Et Tu, Brute? (That’s Yiddish for, “You’re messing with me, too, already?”) ---
**Author:** ![Sticks\_and\_Scones](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sticks_and_scones/32/16951_2.png) [@Sticks\_and\_Scones](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sticks_and_Scones)\ **Post date:** [November 10, 2012, 1:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hows-this-for-a-mmp/639944/317 "2012-11-10T01:34:38Z")
> [@carnivorousplant](#): > > I just want to know…why. > > Dr. Sidenschwartz says it’s because Mama Plant didn’t have enough money to give me Christmas presents. > I think it’s because I just need to know WHY THESE DAMN PENGUI… > > Ahem. > > Sorry. Obviously penguins and Christmas go [together](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vulHdTtdl0I)! ---
**Author:** ![anyrose](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/54ee81/32.png) [@anyrose](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/anyrose)\ **Post date:** [November 10, 2012, 1:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hows-this-for-a-mmp/639944/318 "2012-11-10T01:40:44Z")
> [@anyrose](#): > > \*\*\*SQUEEEEEE!!! \*\*\* I love Tuxedo Kittehs > [@carnivorousplant](#): > > Tuxedos? P…p…penguins? > > ?איר רע מעסינג מיט מיר, אויך, שוין > > (That’s Yiddish for, “You’re messing with me, too, already?”) I was messin’ with you back on [page 6](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showpost.php?p=15681867&postcount=299) (and I fixed your Yiddish for you, so nyah! 😛 ---
**Author:** ![Taomist](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/53a042/32.png) [@Taomist](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Taomist)\ **Post date:** [November 10, 2012, 1:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hows-this-for-a-mmp/639944/319 "2012-11-10T01:43:16Z")
Penguins+Santa are a remainder of the Flat Earth theory. See, make it all a pancake, squish from top down, and voila: penguins at the north pole! Duh. ---
**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:** [November 10, 2012, 1:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hows-this-for-a-mmp/639944/320 "2012-11-10T01:52:35Z")
> [@Taomist](#): > > Penguins+Santa are a remainder of the Flat Earth theory. See, make it all a pancake, squish from top down, and voila: penguins at the north pole! > > Duh. Ah, so it is Christian Fundamentalists! I understand, Taomist. Thank you, Thank you! Cute One: Yeah, yeah, thanks already. Try the potato salad. 🙂 [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hows-this-for-a-mmp/639944.md?page=15) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hows-this-for-a-mmp/639944.md?page=17)