# Prejudices, stereotypes, and dreams – a far-too-serious MMP **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Tags:** mmp\ **Created:** [January 18, 2010, 10:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/prejudices-stereotypes-and-dreams-a-far-too-serious-mmp/525410 "2010-01-18T10:20:15Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 7
**Author:** ![anyrose](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/54ee81/32.png) [@anyrose](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/anyrose)\ **Post date:** [January 21, 2010, 11:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/prejudices-stereotypes-and-dreams-a-far-too-serious-mmp/525410/121 "2010-01-21T11:29:52Z")
blurf ---
**Author:** ![dogbutler](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dogbutler/32/428_2.png) [@dogbutler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dogbutler)\ **Post date:** [January 21, 2010, 1:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/prejudices-stereotypes-and-dreams-a-far-too-serious-mmp/525410/122 "2010-01-21T13:07:55Z")
Up, off to work {{{{ **Taters** }}}} {{{{ **Dotty** }}}} ---
**Author:** ![Rebo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rebo/32/13005_2.png) [@Rebo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rebo)\ **Post date:** [January 21, 2010, 1:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/prejudices-stereotypes-and-dreams-a-far-too-serious-mmp/525410/123 "2010-01-21T13:24:13Z")
**{{{Taters}}} {{{Dotty}}} {{{Mom}}}** I made my deadline yesterday! Work has been rough for me lately, but not as bad as some of you. I can take it easy for the next two days, thank Og, unless someone dumps a project on me. Which they probably will. \ I made a decidedly _un_healthy dinner last night, but it was delicious! King Ranch Chicken is cheesy, spicy goodness on a rainy night. I made a salad to go with it! 😉 C’mon, Firday… ---
**Author:** ![gotpasswords](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/c57346/32.png) [@gotpasswords](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gotpasswords)\ **Post date:** [January 21, 2010, 1:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/prejudices-stereotypes-and-dreams-a-far-too-serious-mmp/525410/124 "2010-01-21T13:42:09Z")
[QUOTE=VunderBob] **Pie** , overdraft fees are the driving force behind me dumping my bank in Mayberry in favor of my old credit union from my Virginia days. [/QUOTE] And here I am, just a couple of days from closing an account because of impending \*\*underdraft \*\*fees. I’ve been with that bank for 11+ years. It’s coded as an employee account, even though I haven’t worked there for ten years. (Not that this gave me any particular benefit - most banks do (or did) free checking with direct deposit) But, as the race for the customer’s dollar continues, they’re imposing a minimum balance of $3500 or an $18/month charge. Screw that! As soon as the check clears and the balance is zero, that sucker is going to be closed. ---
**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:** [January 21, 2010, 1:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/prejudices-stereotypes-and-dreams-a-far-too-serious-mmp/525410/125 "2010-01-21T13:53:02Z")
> [@swampbear](#): > > :: Checks frequent flyer miles and air fares to Israel, specifically places about an hour from Armageddon :: 😛 What with traffic jams, you probably won’t make it any farther than Netanya in an hour… 😛 ::whew:: 😃 > [@gardentraveler](#): > > **SO** is a boy? Who knew?! You don’t believe me, do you? You want proof, right…? 😉 Hugs to all who are unhappy at work, or with their bank, or having a bad time at home. Which seems to be just about everybody ☹ ---
**Author:** ![Mahna\_Mahna](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/e47c2d/32.png) [@Mahna\_Mahna](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahna_Mahna)\ **Post date:** [January 21, 2010, 2:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/prejudices-stereotypes-and-dreams-a-far-too-serious-mmp/525410/126 "2010-01-21T14:35:32Z")
Bluuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuurf. That is all. You may now return to your regularly scheduled caffeination. ---
**Author:** ![taxi78cab](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/e47c2d/32.png) [@taxi78cab](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/taxi78cab)\ **Post date:** [January 21, 2010, 3:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/prejudices-stereotypes-and-dreams-a-far-too-serious-mmp/525410/127 "2010-01-21T15:26:10Z")
> [@gardentraveler](#): > > Mmmm, noodles sound good, **taxi**. Recipe? Very nice blanket, by the way. Did you design that one, too? It’s not so much of a recipe as general guidelines. Let’s see… Asian noodles Boil some whole grain pasta. I prefer linguine, but rotini is good too or soba noodles if you want to be more authentic (not that anything about this is remotely authentic). In a large skillet, saute any of the denser veggies like carrots, tossing in bell peppers just for a couple minutes. When those are almost ready, add any other veggies you want. I like to throw in frozen (without the shell) edamames, snow peas (frozen is great here too), waterchestnuts if I have them on hand, maybe some bean sprouts, and maybe shredded cabbage if I have that. I always try to include shredded carrots, peas, and edamames (for protein), but other than that, all items are optional depending on what you have available. Not so optional are some green onions/scallions although I did use regular onions last night 'cause that’s all I had, but it wasn’t as good. Make the sauce in the skillet with the veggies at the end: Add 2-4 Tbsp cider vinegar, a whole lotta peanut butter (the natural kind with just peanuts and salt in it is better here) like 1/4 to 1/2 cup, some sweetener - molasses is good - usually around a Tbsp, and a bunch of soy sauce. Add some sort of hot sauce, just a dash of Sriracha is good or more to taste. Toss the noodles with the vegetables and sauce. At the very end, right before serving, add some sesame oil (just a little… this stuff is strong!) and a bunch of chopped cilantro. These two items add a lot of flavor so don’t skip them. Some peanuts on top are very nice too, but we didn’t have those last night either. Most things are optional in this recipe, but I do recommend having the scallions, the sesame oil, and the cilantro because they really bring the flavor together. And obviously the PB is necessary for peanut noodles! That’s it. Re: the baby blanket - this was the pattern that I asked for help on a while back in terms of following a pattern. I ended up using **FCM** ’s idea of making flash cards for each row and then just flipping through as you work each row. That worked great. So thanks for the idea **FCM**! If anyone wants the pattern, I can provide the Ravelry link, but it does require a free Ravelry login. ---
**Author:** ![Catamount](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/catamount/32/2840_2.png) [@Catamount](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Catamount)\ **Post date:** [January 21, 2010, 5:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/prejudices-stereotypes-and-dreams-a-far-too-serious-mmp/525410/128 "2010-01-21T17:09:42Z")
_backs up truck, drops off pallet load of {{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}_ Tomorrow is going to be very interesting at work. Hopefully not bad interesting like the rest of the week has been, but Housekeeping seems to be up to something regarding me. ---
**Author:** ![kopek](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kopek/32/337_2.png) [@kopek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kopek)\ **Post date:** [January 21, 2010, 5:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/prejudices-stereotypes-and-dreams-a-far-too-serious-mmp/525410/129 "2010-01-21T17:30:49Z")
> [@Taters](#): > > I FUCKING HATE MY JOB AND LAZY-ASS PEOPLE WHO ARE TOO FUCKING SELF-ENTITLED TO DO THEIR OWN FUCKING WORK AND EXPECT TO BE BABYSAT!!! YOU received the fucking funds! You knew there were performance metrics and that those who funded you expect this EVERY DAMN YEAR! I am not your fucking servant. I have a job, am buried and it’s not my fucking problem you sat on this shit for a week and now expect ME to finish YOUR SHIT in two days. I have all kinds of other command emphasis projects going. > > I AM GOING TO SNAP! > > ARRRRRRGGGGHHHHHH! Taters ------- If I didn’t know better I would think you work with my boss’s brother too! :mad: ---
**Author:** ![kopek](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kopek/32/337_2.png) [@kopek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kopek)\ **Post date:** [January 21, 2010, 5:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/prejudices-stereotypes-and-dreams-a-far-too-serious-mmp/525410/130 "2010-01-21T17:34:00Z")
> [@Noone\_Special](#): > > :Checks map: > :Notes that Atlantic Ocean is still in place: > Why, I’m fine! Come 'n get me, big boy!! 😉 😛 :checks rules on frequent flier miles: :checks company credit card: Hey Swampy? Wanna free vacation? The two problems are you’ll have to pretend to be me and learn Hebrew. 😃 (I can’t help it ------ I’m in an impish mood today 🙂 ) ---
**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:** [January 21, 2010, 6:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/prejudices-stereotypes-and-dreams-a-far-too-serious-mmp/525410/131 "2010-01-21T18:46:04Z")
> [@kopek](#): > > :checks rules on frequent flier miles: > :checks company credit card: > > Hey Swampy? Wanna free vacation? The two problems are you’ll have to pretend to be me and learn Hebrew. > 😃 > (I can’t help it ------ I’m in an impish mood today 🙂 ) At this rate, we can arrange a Tel Aviv MMP-Fest… 😃 ---
**Author:** ![anyrose](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/54ee81/32.png) [@anyrose](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/anyrose)\ **Post date:** [January 21, 2010, 6:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/prejudices-stereotypes-and-dreams-a-far-too-serious-mmp/525410/132 "2010-01-21T18:50:04Z")
I’ll be there singing “Chin Up, Ladies”! ---
**Author:** ![Lissla\_Lissar](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/8491ac/32.png) [@Lissla\_Lissar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lissla_Lissar)\ **Post date:** [January 21, 2010, 7:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/prejudices-stereotypes-and-dreams-a-far-too-serious-mmp/525410/133 "2010-01-21T19:13:05Z")
The bug was gross. Aren’t those eggs on its back? Still haven’t heard back from the damn pharmacy. Will try them again _after a nap_. Going to bed. ---
**Author:** ![taxi78cab](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/e47c2d/32.png) [@taxi78cab](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/taxi78cab)\ **Post date:** [January 21, 2010, 8:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/prejudices-stereotypes-and-dreams-a-far-too-serious-mmp/525410/134 "2010-01-21T20:31:51Z")
My shoes stink. I really need some Fabreeze. Hope I’m staying far enough away from my coworkers that they don’t notice! Yick. ---
**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:** [January 21, 2010, 8:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/prejudices-stereotypes-and-dreams-a-far-too-serious-mmp/525410/135 "2010-01-21T20:40:15Z")
> [@kopek](#): > > :checks rules on frequent flier miles: > :checks company credit card: > > Hey Swampy? Wanna free vacation? The two problems are you’ll have to pretend to be me and learn Hebrew. > 😃 > (I can’t help it ------ I’m in an impish mood today 🙂 ) I can pretend to be an Amish drunk and possibly fake it with the Hebrew. Deal! 😃 **Special1** won’t know what hit him either. [del] **StinkyShoes** [/del] **taxi** just exactly why the smelly shoes? What did you do! Survived another day at work. Rah. It’s also been very rainy. Now it’s tryin’ to be sunny but more rain is allegedly on the way. My unofficial rain gauge says over 3 inches of rain today. Dindin tonight is leftovers. Another clean out the fridge supper. ---
**Author:** ![Mahna\_Mahna](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/e47c2d/32.png) [@Mahna\_Mahna](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahna_Mahna)\ **Post date:** [January 21, 2010, 8:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/prejudices-stereotypes-and-dreams-a-far-too-serious-mmp/525410/136 "2010-01-21T20:48:10Z")
Must. Stop. Eating. Vegetable Thins. Omnomnomnomnom. I think my diet must be salt-deficient, because I’ve eaten almost half a box of crackers since lunchtime, and keep reaching in for more. Either that, or maybe I haven’t been consuming enough trans fats. 😛 ---
**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:** [January 21, 2010, 8:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/prejudices-stereotypes-and-dreams-a-far-too-serious-mmp/525410/137 "2010-01-21T20:51:45Z")
Keep eatin’ **Muppet**. You have a transfat deficiency. Plus the dang things are just good! A half a box _is_ a servin’. 😃 I forgot earlier… **LiLi** do a vanity search! I used your name in a game thread. ---
**Author:** ![ems](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/cdc98d/32.png) [@ems](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ems)\ **Post date:** [January 21, 2010, 9:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/prejudices-stereotypes-and-dreams-a-far-too-serious-mmp/525410/138 "2010-01-21T21:22:00Z")
It is almost Friday! I think I can make it through this week without killing anyone although it will depend on a couple of phone calls I have to make tomorrow morning. I need a vacation… Stinky shoes? Yucky! As for **kopek, lunch and swampy** I am not quite sure what is going on there so I am going to leave them alone! ---
**Author:** ![Tupug\_Anachi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/7993a0/32.png) [@Tupug\_Anachi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tupug_Anachi)\ **Post date:** [January 21, 2010, 10:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/prejudices-stereotypes-and-dreams-a-far-too-serious-mmp/525410/139 "2010-01-21T22:07:23Z")
THE BUG WAS :p:p:p:p:p I’m still trying to figure out whether those are parasitic eggs or not. Hugs to all who need them. Go get em, **swampy**! 😃 **taxi** , stinky shoes? You spill the fish sauce again? Tupug ---
**Author:** ![FairyChatMom](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fairychatmom/32/21906_2.png) [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Post date:** [January 21, 2010, 10:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/prejudices-stereotypes-and-dreams-a-far-too-serious-mmp/525410/140 "2010-01-21T22:26:04Z")
> [@taxi78cab](#): > > I have knitting news to report: I finished the second of five baby blankets. It has a nice [diamond pattern](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v685/taxi78cab/Knitting/IMG_2330.jpg) in a lovely [lavender color](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v685/taxi78cab/Knitting/IMG_2329.jpg). I love that blanket!! I’d like the pattern link, please! 😃 Home. Pooped. I’ve got 2 Krab quiches in the oven - they’re smelling yum! I jazzed up the recipe with mushrooms and onions, too. Hope it gets done soon - I’s hongree. The Rec committee had a soup sale at lunch today, and my idiot team leader scheduled a meeting for 11, and by the time it was done, all the soup was gone. ☹ I had to go to the snack bar to get a sammich. I wanted soup, dammit! In other news, we got a [new fish](http://www.julianrocks.net/fish/Perciformes/Wrasses/WrassePics/NovaculichthysTaeniourus7-042a.jpg)last night. We had him about an hour. The lion fish ate him - $35 gone that fast! :eek: So we’re going to try to trade him back to the fish store. He’s gorgeous, but we can’t have him eating the rest of the tank denizens. Stoopit fish. 20 minutes till quiche… _\_ Oh yeah, and I’m going to Jacksonville in April. My training was approved. I get to learn all about ports and stuff. And see some old friends. yay! [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/prejudices-stereotypes-and-dreams-a-far-too-serious-mmp/525410.md?page=6) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/prejudices-stereotypes-and-dreams-a-far-too-serious-mmp/525410.md?page=8)