# The 'cheer up Kythereia' thread **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [December 22, 2004, 3:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-cheer-up-kythereia-thread/281107 "2004-12-22T03:25:30Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 19\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Kythereia](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/e8c25b/32.png) [@Kythereia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kythereia)\ **Post date:** [December 22, 2004, 3:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-cheer-up-kythereia-thread/281107/1 "2004-12-22T03:25:30Z")
_sigh_ Guys, I’m blue. I’m down, I’m depressed, I’m woeful. Melancholy and morose, miserable and moody, sad and glum and gloomy–that’s me. Anybody want to cheer me up? _hopeful_ ---
**Author:** ![Larry\_Borgia](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/larry_borgia/32/156_2.png) [@Larry\_Borgia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Larry_Borgia)\ **Post date:** [December 22, 2004, 3:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-cheer-up-kythereia-thread/281107/2 "2004-12-22T03:38:03Z")
[www.ratemykitten.com](http://www.ratemykitten.com) click on the top ten. Also, the days start getting longer now. (It may take a while for the effects to kick in.) ---
**Author:** ![iggy\_popov](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/f17d59/32.png) [@iggy\_popov](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/iggy_popov)\ **Post date:** [December 22, 2004, 3:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-cheer-up-kythereia-thread/281107/3 "2004-12-22T03:43:25Z")
Here’s my favorite xmas song to cheer you up. ahem… Feliz Navidad doo doo doo doo Feliz Navidad doo doo doo soo Feliz Navidad , Casancho Nacho , Donkey Kong Donkey Kong Don’t worry winter will end eventually ---
**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:** [December 22, 2004, 3:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-cheer-up-kythereia-thread/281107/4 "2004-12-22T03:43:40Z")
> [@Larry Borgia](#): > > … the days start getting longer now… … and Leon is getting _laaarrrrrgerrrrr…_ [wanders off] ---
**Author:** ![Sternvogel](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/bc79bd/32.png) [@Sternvogel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sternvogel)\ **Post date:** [December 22, 2004, 4:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-cheer-up-kythereia-thread/281107/5 "2004-12-22T04:01:54Z")
Well, **Kythereia** , I’m sure I’m not the only Doper who’s thought that if we had a Rookie of the Year award, you’d be one of the top contenders for the honor. ---
**Author:** ![Nightwatch\_Trailer](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/9dc877/32.png) [@Nightwatch\_Trailer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nightwatch_Trailer)\ **Post date:** [December 22, 2004, 4:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-cheer-up-kythereia-thread/281107/6 "2004-12-22T04:19:45Z")
I suggest you run through the Homestar Runner archives (new Decemberween cartoon this week - “For the Poopsmith who has everything!”), laugh at some of [these](http://streetstyle.drjays.com/showgallery.php?cat=503&stype=1&si=&perpage=15&sort=5&password=&ppuser=&friendemail=email%40yourfriend.com) people, or give [Kingdom of Loathing](http://www.kingdomofloathing.com/) a go. And here’s a [flower](http://www.hypothetical.net/sillydog/pix/02%20spring/lone%20tulip%20in%20the%20sun.jpg) if none of that works. ---
**Author:** ![Sunspace](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sunspace/32/1250_2.png) [@Sunspace](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sunspace)\ **Post date:** [December 22, 2004, 4:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-cheer-up-kythereia-thread/281107/7 "2004-12-22T04:24:09Z")
:: offers **kythereia** some fresh fruit, in convenient smoothie form :: ---
**Author:** ![norinew](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/eb9ed0/32.png) [@norinew](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/norinew)\ **Post date:** [December 22, 2004, 4:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-cheer-up-kythereia-thread/281107/8 "2004-12-22T04:26:16Z")
> [@Sternvogel](#): > > Well, **Kythereia** , I’m sure I’m not the only Doper who’s thought that if we had a Rookie of the Year award, you’d be one of the top contenders for the honor. I’ll second that! When the boards first went to pay, a lot of people were afraid that we wouldn’t get quality new Dopers; you are one of the ones that have helped prove them wrong! You might be down, but there’s a whole group of folks here what luvs ya! ---
**Author:** ![Only\_Mostly\_Dead](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/f19dbf/32.png) [@Only\_Mostly\_Dead](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Only_Mostly_Dead)\ **Post date:** [December 22, 2004, 4:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-cheer-up-kythereia-thread/281107/9 "2004-12-22T04:37:04Z")
[I won!](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?t=293070) > [@kythereia](#): > > But, you see, that cheered me up. ---
**Author:** ![JimSox5](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/b5a626/32.png) [@JimSox5](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JimSox5)\ **Post date:** [December 22, 2004, 4:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-cheer-up-kythereia-thread/281107/10 "2004-12-22T04:39:31Z")
Holy crap! **Kythereia** is still a rookie?!?! Wow. I’m very surprised at that. Maybe not as surprised when I found out **Q.E.D.** was only with us for a month when I thought he had to be a 99ner, but still. . . I’m very impressed, **Kythereia**. You have made a huge impact in a very short amount of time. I am a little jealous, but mostly happy for you. Good job! ---
**Author:** ![Strinka](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/strinka/32/512_2.png) [@Strinka](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Strinka)\ **Post date:** [December 22, 2004, 4:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-cheer-up-kythereia-thread/281107/11 "2004-12-22T04:42:12Z")
Be happy! By the way, how is your name pronounced? ---
**Author:** ![WeRSauron](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/f19dbf/32.png) [@WeRSauron](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WeRSauron)\ **Post date:** [December 22, 2004, 5:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-cheer-up-kythereia-thread/281107/12 "2004-12-22T05:03:48Z")
I wanted to die last night. Early this morning, rather. Memories of my ex-wife and of my jerk of a friend were haunting me. Count yourself lucky - you never married a [insert long, rambling list of female demonic entities] wherewith to make your life miserable! There, better? 🙂 For what it’s worth, I’ve always appreciated your posts. Glad to have you around! Your presence makes my heart garden garden. WRS/Thû ---
**Author:** ![Kythereia](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/e8c25b/32.png) [@Kythereia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kythereia)\ **Post date:** [December 22, 2004, 5:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-cheer-up-kythereia-thread/281107/13 "2004-12-22T05:39:49Z")
Oh, wow… _blushing, loves on you all_ :o :o :o You’re the best. Seriously. Each and every one of you. _is all sniffly and happy now_ ---
**Author:** ![mcott](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/f6c823/32.png) [@mcott](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mcott)\ **Post date:** [December 22, 2004, 6:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-cheer-up-kythereia-thread/281107/14 "2004-12-22T06:46:29Z")
Instead of going to Tranna Dope, I wnt to my work X-Mas party. I should have hopped on a plane or a train. Still waiting for pictures of the streaking and mooning! ---
**Author:** ![Gadfly](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/aeb1de/32.png) [@Gadfly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gadfly)\ **Post date:** [December 22, 2004, 7:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-cheer-up-kythereia-thread/281107/15 "2004-12-22T07:27:17Z")
::bursts in with a rose between his teeth, a cup of chai, and a platter of cheese:: …Damn, it appears I’m two hours late. ---
**Author:** ![iampunha](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/74df32/32.png) [@iampunha](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/iampunha)\ **Post date:** [December 22, 2004, 8:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-cheer-up-kythereia-thread/281107/16 "2004-12-22T08:31:38Z")
:runs nekkid through thread:: [sub]Gotta believe I’m happy there’s no goat or calimari this time…[/sub] ---
**Author:** ![MrFantsyPants](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/7ba0ec/32.png) [@MrFantsyPants](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MrFantsyPants)\ **Post date:** [December 22, 2004, 11:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-cheer-up-kythereia-thread/281107/17 "2004-12-22T11:06:08Z")
Well, I have two ways af cheering people up: • Telling stories about my goofy 2-year-old • talking through the root cause of the depression • wow, look at that space monkey! He’s masturbating like a motherfuck! what! space monkeys are funny! ---
**Author:** ![ShibbOleth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/848f3c/32.png) [@ShibbOleth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ShibbOleth)\ **Post date:** [December 22, 2004, 11:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-cheer-up-kythereia-thread/281107/18 "2004-12-22T11:57:06Z")
:: walks into the thread :: :: locates a sturdy looking two-by-four :: :: picks it up and whacks himself as hard as possible in the forehead :: :: passes out cold on the floor :: Hey, it works with the toddler crowd. They eat this kind of stuff up. ---
**Author:** ![iampunha](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/74df32/32.png) [@iampunha](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/iampunha)\ **Post date:** [December 22, 2004, 12:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-cheer-up-kythereia-thread/281107/19 "2004-12-22T12:38:01Z")
> [@ShibbOleth](#): > > Hey, it works with the toddler crowd. They eat this kind of stuff up. Also safer than what [Mike Wazowski](http://imdb.com/title/tt0198781/?fr=c2l0ZT1kZnxteD0yMHxzZz0xfGxtPTIwMHx0dD1vbnxwbj0wfHE9bW9uc3RlcnMgaW5jfGh0bWw9MXxubT1vbg__;fc=1;ft=20;fm=1) found himself doing;)