# Oh, Gracious and Mighty Cecil, Ed, and Slug! **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [September 17, 2000, 4:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oh-gracious-and-mighty-cecil-ed-and-slug/33463 "2000-09-17T04:28:21Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 19\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![dropzone](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dropzone/32/7515_2.png) [@dropzone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dropzone)\ **Post date:** [September 17, 2000, 4:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oh-gracious-and-mighty-cecil-ed-and-slug/33463/1 "2000-09-17T04:28:21Z")
I am unworthy to urinate in the same toilet as you, but please honor us Dopers with your presence at one of the two, possibly three or four, [ChiDopeFests!](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?postid=740058#post740058) ---
**Author:** ![Montfort](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/d6d6ee/32.png) [@Montfort](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Montfort)\ **Post date:** [September 17, 2000, 6:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oh-gracious-and-mighty-cecil-ed-and-slug/33463/2 "2000-09-17T06:16:48Z")
Ooh, this is asking for trouble. Now, let’s see how many people can post in here before it’s closed? 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Commander\_Fortune](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/5f8ce5/32.png) [@Commander\_Fortune](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Commander_Fortune)\ **Post date:** [September 17, 2000, 10:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oh-gracious-and-mighty-cecil-ed-and-slug/33463/3 "2000-09-17T10:38:28Z")
Two. ---
**Author:** ![Kyberneticist](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/dc4da7/32.png) [@Kyberneticist](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kyberneticist)\ **Post date:** [September 17, 2000, 4:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oh-gracious-and-mighty-cecil-ed-and-slug/33463/4 "2000-09-17T16:56:03Z")
Well, this sounds almost like that oft repeated (so I won’t) joke about a murder in the dark - was it done by the honest politician, the crooked politician, or the easter bunny? How are you going to get both Cecil and Ed to show up? 😃 _new conspiracy theory_ Has anyone ever seen Slug? 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Montfort](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/d6d6ee/32.png) [@Montfort](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Montfort)\ **Post date:** [September 17, 2000, 5:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oh-gracious-and-mighty-cecil-ed-and-slug/33463/5 "2000-09-17T17:00:58Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Kyberneticist \* > \*\*_new conspiracy theory_ Has anyone ever seen Slug? 🙂 \*\* Have you seen what that man draws?!? Would you _want_ to see him? ---
**Author:** ![dropzone](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dropzone/32/7515_2.png) [@dropzone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dropzone)\ **Post date:** [September 17, 2000, 7:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oh-gracious-and-mighty-cecil-ed-and-slug/33463/6 "2000-09-17T19:42:08Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Montfort \* > \*\*Ooh, this is asking for trouble. > > Now, let’s see how many people can post in here before it’s closed? 😃 \*\* Asking for trouble? Moi? All I did was invite our hosts to a pleasant night out! ---
**Author:** ![Arnold\_Winkelried](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/3d9bf3/32.png) [@Arnold\_Winkelried](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Arnold_Winkelried)\ **Post date:** [September 17, 2000, 8:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oh-gracious-and-mighty-cecil-ed-and-slug/33463/7 "2000-09-17T20:15:03Z")
Since the article is not referring to a Straight Dope column, this thread is leaving the [Comments on Cecil’s Columns forum](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/forumdisplay.php?forumid=1) and going to visit my colleagues **Eutychus55, UncleBeer** my colleagues **Eutychus55, UncleBeer** in the [« **MPSIMS** » forum](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/forumdisplay.php?forumid=4). * * * moderator, [« **Comments on Cecil’s Columns** »](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/forumdisplay.php?forumid=1) ---
**Author:** ![dropzone](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dropzone/32/7515_2.png) [@dropzone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dropzone)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2000, 12:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oh-gracious-and-mighty-cecil-ed-and-slug/33463/8 "2000-09-18T00:58:24Z")
If those guys paid any attention to MPSIMS I’d have place the thread in MPSIMS. Commissioner! I protest! ---
**Author:** ![Gunslinger](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/4491bb/32.png) [@Gunslinger](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gunslinger)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2000, 3:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oh-gracious-and-mighty-cecil-ed-and-slug/33463/9 "2000-09-18T03:23:32Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Arnold Winkelried \* > Since the article is not referring to a Straight Dope column, this thread is leaving the [Comments on Cecil’s Columns forum](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/forumdisplay.php?forumid=1) and going to visit my colleagues **Eutychus55, UncleBeermy colleagues Eutychus55, UncleBeer** in the [« **MPSIMS** » forum](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/forumdisplay.php?forumid=4). (bolding by me, to point out the obvious screwup) ::singing:: Arnold didn’t pre-view, Arnold didn’t pre-view 😛 Please don’t ban me! I was just kidding! Aaaah! _Nooooooo!_ ---
**Author:** ![Arnold\_Winkelried](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/3d9bf3/32.png) [@Arnold\_Winkelried](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Arnold_Winkelried)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2000, 3:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oh-gracious-and-mighty-cecil-ed-and-slug/33463/10 "2000-09-18T15:21:51Z")
I did preview, but I thought that my colleagues are so excellent (and there are two of them) that I felt I had to mention them twice. 😛 😛 dropzone, I understand your feelings of indignation, but the powers that be have been advised of the existence of this thread, and if you’re lucky they might come and pay you a visit. ---
**Author:** ![dropzone](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dropzone/32/7515_2.png) [@dropzone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dropzone)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2000, 5:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oh-gracious-and-mighty-cecil-ed-and-slug/33463/11 "2000-09-18T17:44:54Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Arnold Winkelried \* > \*\*the powers that be have been advised of the existence of this thread, and if you’re lucky they might come and pay you a visit. \*\* AS IF! They treat us MPSIMS types like poor relations! Maybe if we stopped asking them for money… ---
**Author:** ![Bottle\_of\_Smoke](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/b9e5f3/32.png) [@Bottle\_of\_Smoke](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bottle_of_Smoke)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2000, 7:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oh-gracious-and-mighty-cecil-ed-and-slug/33463/12 "2000-09-18T19:00:54Z")
This is the most pathetic plea for Cecil’s attention since the last pathetic plea for Cecil’s attention. That said, I’m hanging out here just in case hell freezes over and he graces the board with a post. ---
**Author:** ![Ed\_Zotti](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/fbc32d/32.png) [@Ed\_Zotti](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ed_Zotti)\ **Post date:** [September 21, 2000, 8:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oh-gracious-and-mighty-cecil-ed-and-slug/33463/13 "2000-09-21T20:45:44Z")
There’s a chance Cecil might come to this thing. There’s a chance Jesus might come again, too, but I’m not betting the kids’ college fund on it. Most people who know Slug spend their time figuring out ways to AVOID meeting him. As for me, I refuse to come unless you tell me, like, where it is. ---
**Author:** ![Ukulele\_Ike](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/df788c/32.png) [@Ukulele\_Ike](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ukulele_Ike)\ **Post date:** [September 21, 2000, 8:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oh-gracious-and-mighty-cecil-ed-and-slug/33463/14 "2000-09-21T20:51:24Z")
Holy Moses! **Ed** blew his one and only Post #283 responding to this thread! **Dropzone,** my hat’s off to ya! (See if you can convince **Ed** to hold it over at his place. I understand that **Missus Zotti** turns out one helluva tuna casserole.) ---
**Author:** ![tatertot](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/c37758/32.png) [@tatertot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tatertot)\ **Post date:** [September 21, 2000, 8:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oh-gracious-and-mighty-cecil-ed-and-slug/33463/15 "2000-09-21T20:56:04Z")
You know, Ed, all the finest Dopers are going to be at [DubDope200](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?threadid=38994). October 12-15, I’m sure that clever little mind of yours can find some way to stick the Chicago Reader with the bill. And I’m sure you’ll remember, even though you never acknowledged it, that the attendees of CopeDope took time out of their busy schedule to send you & Cecil a postcard. Please take this into consideration when making your decision. 😉 (sorry for the hijack, **dropzone** , I’m sure you understand that the getting semi-celebrities to attend your dopefest gig is a dirty business) ---
**Author:** ![Arnold\_Winkelried](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/3d9bf3/32.png) [@Arnold\_Winkelried](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Arnold_Winkelried)\ **Post date:** [September 21, 2000, 9:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oh-gracious-and-mighty-cecil-ed-and-slug/33463/16 "2000-09-21T21:23:23Z")
Ed, you realise that if you go to one dopefest, you are obligated in all fairness to go to every one of them! I see you racking up quite a few frequent flier miles in the near future. Ukulele Ike, if I were you, I wouldn’t brag about knowing Mrs. Zotti too well. I betcha that Ed Zotti is one of those jealous Sicilians with a temper, and doubtess he has many connections in the Big Apple. ---
**Author:** ![dropzone](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dropzone/32/7515_2.png) [@dropzone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dropzone)\ **Post date:** [September 21, 2000, 9:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oh-gracious-and-mighty-cecil-ed-and-slug/33463/17 "2000-09-21T21:50:50Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Ed Zotti \* > \*\*Most people who know Slug spend their time figuring out ways to AVOID meeting him. As for me, I refuse to come unless you tell me, like, where it is. \*\* Really? **Slug** always seemed fun to me. As for location, ask for the world, why doncha? I know thems what are coming in the 21st are staying at one of the eleven Courtyard Marriotts in the Chicago area. As good a place to drink as any. The minifest on October 7 is at JoyBlue on Saturday night around 9:00 in the backroom. However, we may want to get something to eat first. You can name the restaurant. And no, **Ed** , going to your hometown Dopefest does not obligate you to go to all of them. But you might enjoy hanging with your worshipful public. Or us, even. ---
**Author:** ![Valerieblaise](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/b2d939/32.png) [@Valerieblaise](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Valerieblaise)\ **Post date:** [September 21, 2000, 10:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oh-gracious-and-mighty-cecil-ed-and-slug/33463/18 "2000-09-21T22:03:32Z")
Actually, Dropzone, the out-of-towners and those of us locals that aren’t planning to be in any condition to drive are just STAYING at the Courtyard Marriot near O’Hare. We may eat there first, but the location of the gathering is still up in the air. Of course, when that’s all ironed out, Ed can find out where it is by following the ChiDope3 thread. Just thought I’d clarify. ---
**Author:** ![Arnold\_Winkelried](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/3d9bf3/32.png) [@Arnold\_Winkelried](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Arnold_Winkelried)\ **Post date:** [September 22, 2000, 12:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oh-gracious-and-mighty-cecil-ed-and-slug/33463/19 "2000-09-22T00:19:33Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by dropzone \* > And no, **Ed** , going to your hometown Dopefest does not obligate you to go to all of them. Oh yeah? says who?