# Look Ma, it's another Bay Area thread **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [December 7, 2000, 9:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/look-ma-its-another-bay-area-thread/44542 "2000-12-07T21:28:40Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![slackergirl](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/b38774/32.png) [@slackergirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/slackergirl)\ **Post date:** [December 7, 2000, 9:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/look-ma-its-another-bay-area-thread/44542/1 "2000-12-07T21:28:40Z")
Ok, so somebody at the dopefest, and now I can’t remember who, was saying that they’d never seen Spinal Tap. This, IMHO is a sin against nature. I haven’t actually seen it in a few years either. This fine Oakland establishment ( [http://www.picturepubpizza.com](http://www.picturepubpizza.com) ) is still showing the epic in all it’s perfection on a reasonably big screen, and they have beer and pizza and couches. I beg of you in the name of all that is holy to get there and laugh while you still can. All shows are $5, except Wednesdays which are 2 for 1. I’ll probably be going at some point this weekend, but if anybody wants to make a gathering out of it, let me know and I can post a specific time. For the desperate city-folk BART transport can be arranged. ---
**Author:** ![Jack\_Batty](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jack_batty/32/3201_2.png) [@Jack\_Batty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jack_Batty)\ **Post date:** [December 7, 2000, 9:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/look-ma-its-another-bay-area-thread/44542/2 "2000-12-07T21:39:53Z")
I’m always up for any kind of Dope-Fest. Alas I shall be out of state from Dec 20 thru Dec 27 (don’t you just hate it when someone types “thru” instead of “through”, I know I do). Other than that, count me in. ---
**Author:** ![slackergirl](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/b38774/32.png) [@slackergirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/slackergirl)\ **Post date:** [December 7, 2000, 9:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/look-ma-its-another-bay-area-thread/44542/3 "2000-12-07T21:48:50Z")
I guess I shoulda been more specific, it’s now or never. It’ll run for a week, starting tomorrow and the shows are at 9 or 9:15 depending on the night. What night is good for you? I was thinking maybe going to go Friday or Saturday, but could wait until Wednesday if people want to go cheap. ---
**Author:** ![Jack\_Batty](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jack_batty/32/3201_2.png) [@Jack\_Batty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jack_Batty)\ **Post date:** [December 7, 2000, 10:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/look-ma-its-another-bay-area-thread/44542/4 "2000-12-07T22:05:54Z")
I’d have to consult with my social director (Mrs. Batty) before I can commit to anything. Generally we’re up for movies on the weekend, so this may work. I just can’t remember if we’ve already made plans. But I’ll let you know. Meanwhile, we need to get some other SF-Dopers on board too. ---
**Author:** ![Sassy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/e47c2d/32.png) [@Sassy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sassy)\ **Post date:** [December 7, 2000, 11:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/look-ma-its-another-bay-area-thread/44542/5 "2000-12-07T23:42:52Z")
Saturday or Sunday are best for me. Is this place near BART? ---
**Author:** ![slackergirl](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/b38774/32.png) [@slackergirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/slackergirl)\ **Post date:** [December 7, 2000, 11:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/look-ma-its-another-bay-area-thread/44542/6 "2000-12-07T23:51:13Z")
Sassy, BART is halfway between my place and the theater, so I can pick a couple of people up. If we get more public transit types, we will need a second car. ---
**Author:** ![slackergirl](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/b38774/32.png) [@slackergirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/slackergirl)\ **Post date:** [December 8, 2000, 5:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/look-ma-its-another-bay-area-thread/44542/7 "2000-12-08T05:52:34Z")
This is a shameless bump (hello Snoooooopy, Zenster, anyone, anyone?), and it sounds like Saturday night is mostly good. It starts at 9:00 but it takes a while to get food ordered so if we meet up at my place around 8 or meet there at 8:30 we should be good. ---
**Author:** ![Snooooopy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ee7513/32.png) [@Snooooopy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Snooooopy)\ **Post date:** [December 8, 2000, 8:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/look-ma-its-another-bay-area-thread/44542/8 "2000-12-08T08:07:22Z")
How can I resist someone who mentions me by name? Saturday is a good day for me. ---
**Author:** ![woodstockbirdybird](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/woodstockbirdybird/32/7905_2.png) [@woodstockbirdybird](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/woodstockbirdybird)\ **Post date:** [December 8, 2000, 8:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/look-ma-its-another-bay-area-thread/44542/9 "2000-12-08T08:27:58Z")
I’d like to go - my girlfriend has never seen the film. I’ll have to check with her to see if she’s available, but I’ll let you know. Slacker, I didn’t check the link, but I assume from your description that it’s at the Parkway. You guys are gonna love that place. But we should probably get there a little earlier if we wanna sit on the couches. ---
**Author:** ![Zenster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/cdc98d/32.png) [@Zenster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zenster)\ **Post date:** [December 8, 2000, 9:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/look-ma-its-another-bay-area-thread/44542/10 "2000-12-08T09:43:01Z")
I’ll try and haul my carcass there. **Sonya** , maybe you can research the show times and all that stuff? ---
**Author:** ![Jack\_Batty](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jack_batty/32/3201_2.png) [@Jack\_Batty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jack_Batty)\ **Post date:** [December 8, 2000, 3:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/look-ma-its-another-bay-area-thread/44542/11 "2000-12-08T15:37:08Z")
Sorry, but it looks like I’m out. We already have plans to spend an evening with my cousins-in-law. We usually try to get together at least every other week, and due to differing conflicts we haven’t hung out in more than a month, so this is our only chance to see them before the holiday vacations start. Have some popcorn for me. ---
**Author:** ![slackergirl](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/b38774/32.png) [@slackergirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/slackergirl)\ **Post date:** [December 8, 2000, 4:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/look-ma-its-another-bay-area-thread/44542/12 "2000-12-08T16:06:00Z")
Cool, this should be fun. Of course it would be more fun with the Battys, but I guess they’re just too cool for us. The show starts at 9:00. Woodstock is right, if we want couches we should get there early. My proposal is that we meet at my place between 7:30-8:00 and head over. If you guys email me today, I can get you directions and work out BART pick up for Sassy. ---
**Author:** ![Rasa](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rasa/32/3578_2.png) [@Rasa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rasa)\ **Post date:** [December 8, 2000, 5:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/look-ma-its-another-bay-area-thread/44542/13 "2000-12-08T17:06:30Z")
[Look!](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?threadid=50012) I liked you guys so much, I decided to come back! Too bad I won’t be there in time to see Spinal Tap with y’all. I must admit: I’ve never seen it either. Does that make me not cool? ---
**Author:** ![Kyla](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/eada6e/32.png) [@Kyla](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kyla)\ **Post date:** [December 8, 2000, 7:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/look-ma-its-another-bay-area-thread/44542/14 "2000-12-08T19:05:39Z")
I was the one who hadn’t seen it, and unfortunately, I cannot go to the screening, as I work on Saturdays and Sundays. If anyone wants to go on Wednesday or Thursday, I’d be down with that! ---
**Author:** ![slackergirl](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/b38774/32.png) [@slackergirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/slackergirl)\ **Post date:** [December 8, 2000, 7:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/look-ma-its-another-bay-area-thread/44542/15 "2000-12-08T19:34:50Z")
Well, it sounds like Kyla and Rasa will just have to rent it at some point. I think you do get extra cool points for wanting to go. I also think I have now hit my limit for use of the word ‘cool’ for the week. Happy packing, Rasa! ---
**Author:** ![Show\_Biz](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/77aa72/32.png) [@Show\_Biz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Show_Biz)\ **Post date:** [December 8, 2000, 7:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/look-ma-its-another-bay-area-thread/44542/16 "2000-12-08T19:45:15Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Jack Batty \* > \*\*I’m always up for any kind of Dope-Fest. Alas I shall be out of state from Dec 20 thru Dec 27 (don’t you just hate it when someone types “thru” instead of “through”, I know I do). > Other than that, count me in. \*\* Did you know that “thru” was invented by a Chicago newspaper publisher in an attempt at spelling reform. Never caught on with the other papers, but he hung in there for years. [/hijack] ---
**Author:** ![Rasa](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rasa/32/3578_2.png) [@Rasa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rasa)\ **Post date:** [December 8, 2000, 7:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/look-ma-its-another-bay-area-thread/44542/17 "2000-12-08T19:46:52Z")
slackergirl, you could be soooo East Coast if you stuck the word “wicked” in front of cool. 😉 ---
**Author:** ![slackergirl](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/b38774/32.png) [@slackergirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/slackergirl)\ **Post date:** [December 8, 2000, 8:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/look-ma-its-another-bay-area-thread/44542/18 "2000-12-08T20:01:14Z")
Rasa, we will know that you have successfully made the transition to the Bay Area when you stick “hella” (or is it “helluh”? I never got that one) in front of cool. This is different from the native Angeleno’s “way cool” or the ever popular “coolness,” which I also use too often. ---
**Author:** ![Rasa](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rasa/32/3578_2.png) [@Rasa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rasa)\ **Post date:** [December 8, 2000, 8:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/look-ma-its-another-bay-area-thread/44542/19 "2000-12-08T20:06:44Z")
Yep yep, oldscratch has got me saying hella as a modifier. As in “that party was hella off the hook”. Heehee… luckily my RI accent only comes out when I’m tired. I said “haaba” instead of “harbor” and almost was run out of the city on a rail! ---
**Author:** ![Snooooopy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ee7513/32.png) [@Snooooopy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Snooooopy)\ **Post date:** [December 9, 2000, 8:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/look-ma-its-another-bay-area-thread/44542/20 "2000-12-09T08:58:24Z")
Even after three years in California, “hella” still sounds a little alien to my speech. [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/look-ma-its-another-bay-area-thread/44542.md?page=2)