# Oh, My Freaking God! (Looong!) **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [July 13, 2003, 7:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oh-my-freaking-god-looong/188128 "2003-07-13T07:55:43Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 38
**Author:** ![Davebear](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/bcef8e/32.png) [@Davebear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Davebear)\ **Post date:** [August 22, 2003, 5:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oh-my-freaking-god-looong/188128/741 "2003-08-22T17:48:05Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Maureen \* > \*\*Yeah, me too, **Tanookie**. Seems to be a major problem with Nice Guystm. They don’t trust their gut on when the right moment is, and end up letting it pass by two or three times, til you finally get exasperated and take matters into your own hands. So to speak. \*\* Guilty, your Honor. And, I throw myself on the mercy of the court. > [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Maastricht \* > \*\*DaveBear, you don’t give classes, do you? \*\* Yes. I think that was the second one I’ve given in this thread. (Hell, even _I_ can’t remember what all is in this thread, any more.) I’m also available for private tutoring sessions. At least, for certain people. 😃 > [@](#): > > \*\*Mmm… this is educational. > > Any thoughts on the right use of charged silences, anyone? \*\* Well, for one thing, there should definitely be one before the first kiss. Otherwise, the kissee is likely to completely miss the eye flick. Beyond that, they’re also a good signal to someone who’s nervously babbling that it’s time to shut up, because something nice is about to happen. Like an eye-flick, followed by a kiss. But, you have to know how to put that charge into the moment. Care to elucidate, fraulein professor **Maastricht**? It seems you are familiar with this subject. One thing I’m not sure about, regarding these charged silences, is how bad an idea it would be to inject one if one isn’t absolutely sure one can back it up. Actually, I’m not sure it’s even possible to create that charge, unless one has the confidence in one’s own abilities, but it might be possible to fake it. I wouldn’t think it would be a good idea, though, because you’ve just told the other person you’re about to knock their socks off, so if you don’t deliver…ouch! > [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by peritrochoid \* > \*\*So, I’m gonna just enjoy the evening, the company, and the festival. If something else comes up, bonus! Maybe then I’ll get some practice with the eye flick. 😉 \*\* Sounds like a good plan, to me. And, **Dreamer** (Girl) gave you one heck of a piece of advice, if you didn’t already know it. Again, this is unisex, but if your date keeps looking at your lips (and you aren’t chewing on them, drooling, or otherwise calling attention to them in some adverse fashion), they want to kiss you. Could be an eye-flick; could be a longer, bolder look. Of course, that girl you’re talking about may just tackle your ass and throw you to the ground. That’s a good sign, too. 😃 > [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by tanookie \* > \*\*Uhhhhhhh I don’t remember posting that second part and I don’t know what Coldfire Syndrome is. \*\* Crud! You didn’t; I did. And Coldfire Syndrome is the inability to read an entire post by Davebear, or understand the parts you’ve read. He and I both seem to have it, judging by the number of typos I’m generating. > [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by White Ink \* > **Location duly changed per your recommendation. Am I invisible yet?** Who said that? ---
**Author:** ![Syntropy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/65b543/32.png) [@Syntropy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Syntropy)\ **Post date:** [August 22, 2003, 6:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oh-my-freaking-god-looong/188128/742 "2003-08-22T18:10:23Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Davebear \* > **Guilty, your Honor. And, I throw myself on the mercy of the court.** Hmmmm…what a great opening for a dirty little mind like mine!! 😃 You give me such leeway. But, to avoid appeal: 2 foot rubs, one great bottle of wine, and time served. 😉 ---
**Author:** ![mipiace](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/eb9ed0/32.png) [@mipiace](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mipiace)\ **Post date:** [August 22, 2003, 6:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oh-my-freaking-god-looong/188128/743 "2003-08-22T18:30:00Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Davebear \* > \*\*. > **mipiace** - if you’re still lurking around here, I’m sorry. That joke came out sounding much angrier than I intended. > \*\* Dave - I’m touched…I wasn’t around when you posted but I have never seen you make such a bold gesture at apologies to ME! Wow, totally stunned really. Now hear this world, Deavebear officially rocks today…at least today. 😉 Let me know when you get that hottub installed, I’ll join you with some of my “Girls Gone Wild Friends” and we’ll party to celebrate. And I may not have met you in person but I’ve seen you pic and you most certainly do not look ogre-ish silly and I have told you that repeatedly. DAMN. (are you fishing for a compliment?) Eye flick…LMAO you crack me up…I have never heard that one before but I guess I kind of understand the concept. **Peritroichoid** (you gotta get a shorter name…) cool about your Medieval girl. I remember that post. I think I remember saying something about a repeat weekend. Maybe this is your weekend (jus loook for zeee sveeedeesh mafeeea und bring da frrrrench maid costuuuume jusst eeen case no?) 🆒 ---
**Author:** ![peritrochoid](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/c68b51/32.png) [@peritrochoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/peritrochoid)\ **Post date:** [August 22, 2003, 6:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oh-my-freaking-god-looong/188128/744 "2003-08-22T18:42:56Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Davebear \* > **Sounds like a good plan, to me. And, Dreamer (Girl) gave you one heck of a piece of advice, if you didn’t already know it. Again, this is unisex, but if your date keeps looking at your lips (and you aren’t chewing on them, drooling, or otherwise calling attention to them in some adverse fashion), they want to kiss you. Could be an eye-flick; could be a longer, bolder look. Of course, that girl you’re talking about may just tackle your ass and throw you to the ground. That’s a good sign, too. 😃** I knew about the touching. And she _was_ quite generous with her touches on our first date … we know what happened from there. I have heard about the looking at the lips, but haven’t noticed it so often with dates. But, then remember, I said I’m partially clueless. 🙂 hmm … I could go for being tackled to the ground in a fit of passion tonight. 😃 And based on her unpredictability so far, it couldn’t be _that_ unlikely. Of course, it’s just as likely she’ll bring a date and I’ll be the third wheel. Or maybe she’ll bring a female friend. 😉 The possibilities are endless … BAH! I need to stop that. I’ll let my imagination run free and get myself so worked up over what _ **might** _ happen that I won’t think straight … then _ **nothing** _ will happen! I mean, after all, we _are_ supposed to be friends. But we haven’t even hung out casually since her landmark email, so this will be the first time we’ve seen each other and spoken in-person since then. Like everything about her so far, this invitation came out of the blue with no warnings or clarifications to let me know if it’s as friends or something else. Y’know, it almost makes me nervous. :dubious: Damn! Sorry, Dave. I’m posting my crap to your thread. I’m not trying to take it over, honest. I’ll be sure to either resurrect my OP or start one afresh if anything significant develops. I’m sure everyone is eager to know. 😉 > [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by mipiace \* > **Peritroichoid (you gotta get a shorter name…) cool about your Medieval girl. I remember that post. I think I remember saying something about a repeat weekend. Maybe this is your weekend (jus loook for zeee sveeedeesh mafeeea und bring da frrrrench maid costuuuume jusst eeen case no?)** Feel free to call me _Rocky_ … everyone else here does now. 😃 Oh, and the costume is packed close at hand, just in case … but I’ll be looking over _both_ shoulders tonight too, **mipiace**. 😉 ---
**Author:** ![mipiace](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/eb9ed0/32.png) [@mipiace](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mipiace)\ **Post date:** [August 22, 2003, 6:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oh-my-freaking-god-looong/188128/745 "2003-08-22T18:48:53Z")
I don’t know OMFG seems like it has turned into a tale of the the weird and love lorn…just wait until next week when Studmuffin comes back…No Dave, I promise, I’ll post my own thread and let you all disect my innermost insecurities until your hearts content!!! ☹ ---
**Author:** ![tanookie](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/48db29/32.png) [@tanookie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tanookie)\ **Post date:** [August 22, 2003, 6:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oh-my-freaking-god-looong/188128/746 "2003-08-22T18:50:44Z")
I posted that as the thread consensus seemed to be ‘when HE makes a move’ and ‘what signs should HE look for’ and the like… I was taking into account those other people who populate the thread when I made my semi joking post about how my poor guy is shy 🙂 Didn’t mean to exhibit signs of Coldfire Syndrome. (I really hope poor coldie isn’t doing vanity searches today) 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![mipiace](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/eb9ed0/32.png) [@mipiace](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mipiace)\ **Post date:** [August 22, 2003, 6:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oh-my-freaking-god-looong/188128/747 "2003-08-22T18:55:10Z")
Okay I’ll bite - WTF is Coldfire syndrome. I know who he is but…does he expect the woman to make the first move or something? ---
**Author:** ![Robot\_Arm](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/robot_arm/32/18280_2.png) [@Robot\_Arm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Robot_Arm)\ **Post date:** [August 22, 2003, 6:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oh-my-freaking-god-looong/188128/748 "2003-08-22T18:59:24Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Davebear \* > I don’t know Parallax very well, but I suspect he’s another one of the relatively clueless, like Robot Arm and me. After the dopefest, do you think you are even in the same league with me re: cluelessness? ---
**Author:** ![Simple\_Dreamer](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/eada6e/32.png) [@Simple\_Dreamer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Simple_Dreamer)\ **Post date:** [August 22, 2003, 7:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oh-my-freaking-god-looong/188128/749 "2003-08-22T19:00:54Z")
As stated by Davebear earlier: > [@](#): > > \… Coldfire Syndrome is the inability to read an entire post by Davebear, or understand the parts you’ve read…\ ---
**Author:** ![mipiace](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/eb9ed0/32.png) [@mipiace](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mipiace)\ **Post date:** [August 22, 2003, 7:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oh-my-freaking-god-looong/188128/750 "2003-08-22T19:01:17Z")
Oh Duh…see Cold fire syndrome…LOL got it… appaarently I have it too! The inability to read an entire post by Davebear? LOL…Got me…I read them…just not always in order…you guys always knew I was backwards anyway…now you have proof! ---
**Author:** ![Simple\_Dreamer](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/eada6e/32.png) [@Simple\_Dreamer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Simple_Dreamer)\ **Post date:** [August 22, 2003, 7:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oh-my-freaking-god-looong/188128/751 "2003-08-22T19:02:27Z")
Darn… I must be moving slow today. Hi Miapiace. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![mipiace](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/eb9ed0/32.png) [@mipiace](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mipiace)\ **Post date:** [August 22, 2003, 7:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oh-my-freaking-god-looong/188128/752 "2003-08-22T19:06:02Z")
Hi Dreamer, I think it was a simul-post…I am just being a doi-head…thanks for pointing out the obvious to me anyway. Be gentle and use very small words. ---
**Author:** ![peritrochoid](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/c68b51/32.png) [@peritrochoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/peritrochoid)\ **Post date:** [August 22, 2003, 7:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oh-my-freaking-god-looong/188128/753 "2003-08-22T19:11:23Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by mipiace \* > \*\*… Deavebear officially rocks today…at least today. 😉 \*\* Does this mean that I _don’t_ rock today? ---
**Author:** ![mipiace](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/eb9ed0/32.png) [@mipiace](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mipiace)\ **Post date:** [August 22, 2003, 7:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oh-my-freaking-god-looong/188128/754 "2003-08-22T19:15:20Z")
I never said that…how can Rocky not rock? Of course I think you always rock. [and you ARE fishing for compliments] do you want me pump up your ego for your date tonight? ---
**Author:** ![Simple\_Dreamer](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/eada6e/32.png) [@Simple\_Dreamer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Simple_Dreamer)\ **Post date:** [August 22, 2003, 7:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oh-my-freaking-god-looong/188128/755 "2003-08-22T19:17:42Z")
peritrochoid, Dude, you always **rock** |. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Simple\_Dreamer](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/eada6e/32.png) [@Simple\_Dreamer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Simple_Dreamer)\ **Post date:** [August 22, 2003, 7:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oh-my-freaking-god-looong/188128/756 "2003-08-22T19:17:43Z")
peritrochoid, Dude, you always **rock** |. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Simple\_Dreamer](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/eada6e/32.png) [@Simple\_Dreamer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Simple_Dreamer)\ **Post date:** [August 22, 2003, 7:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oh-my-freaking-god-looong/188128/757 "2003-08-22T19:19:06Z")
Blame the double post on my new kitten. _blushes profusely_ ---
**Author:** ![mipiace](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/eb9ed0/32.png) [@mipiace](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mipiace)\ **Post date:** [August 22, 2003, 7:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oh-my-freaking-god-looong/188128/758 "2003-08-22T19:20:11Z")
Rocky, you have all the girls crushin’ on you …no wonder you are marked by the mafia. ---
**Author:** ![peritrochoid](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/c68b51/32.png) [@peritrochoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/peritrochoid)\ **Post date:** [August 22, 2003, 7:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oh-my-freaking-god-looong/188128/759 "2003-08-22T19:23:43Z")
::blushing too:: Just a little ego boosting. Thanks. 🆒 Oh, tell the kitten Rocky says ‘hi’, **Dreamer**. 😃 ---
**Author:** ![mipiace](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/eb9ed0/32.png) [@mipiace](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mipiace)\ **Post date:** [August 22, 2003, 7:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oh-my-freaking-god-looong/188128/760 "2003-08-22T19:26:56Z")
See, the ego boost [but only a little not TOO much] is good b/c confidence is sexy. Stick with us, we’ll get you laid…even if it is by proxy. LOL Wait a minute…come to think of it, I’m jealous. No more ego boosting. you are cut off. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oh-my-freaking-god-looong/188128.md?page=37) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oh-my-freaking-god-looong/188128.md?page=39)