# The time is coming. Join while you can. **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [November 21, 2001, 6:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-time-is-coming-join-while-you-can/94632 "2001-11-21T18:46:18Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 6
**Author:** ![Kwyjibo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/59ef9b/32.png) [@Kwyjibo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kwyjibo)\ **Post date:** [November 28, 2001, 11:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-time-is-coming-join-while-you-can/94632/101 "2001-11-28T23:23:47Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Trinity \* > \*\*Don’t worry about it. There are plenty islands in the south Pacific if it does. 😉 > > NOTE: > I was just chastised by **Trinity** for giving the “Empress” position away. It was agreed years ago that **Trin** would be the Empress. > > But what’s done is done. **Trin** can be the Emperor’s mistress. 😉 \*\* [sub]Note to self: Check to see who is logged in first…:rolleyes:[/sub] ---
**Author:** ![GingerOfTheNorth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/cdc98d/32.png) [@GingerOfTheNorth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GingerOfTheNorth)\ **Post date:** [November 29, 2001, 2:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-time-is-coming-join-while-you-can/94632/102 "2001-11-29T02:48:54Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Kwyjibo \* > \*\* > > > [@](#): > > > > \*Originally posted by GingerOfTheNorth \* > > \*\*I want something to do. I’m sure you’re wise enough to come up with something for me, oh esteemed **Kwyjibo**. \*\* > > I think “Empress” would work. (With your very own skull encrusted throne.) \*\* I’ve got a [tiara](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?threadid=101466) and everything! Who the heck is this **Trinity** pretender, anyway? 😉 ---
**Author:** ![Kwyjibo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/59ef9b/32.png) [@Kwyjibo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kwyjibo)\ **Post date:** [November 29, 2001, 2:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-time-is-coming-join-while-you-can/94632/103 "2001-11-29T02:55:19Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by GingerOfTheNorth \* > \*\*Who the heck is this **Trinity** pretender, anyway? 😉 \*\* **Trin** is my wife. But the Emperor isn’t hairy enough for her. 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Driftwood](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/f475e1/32.png) [@Driftwood](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Driftwood)\ **Post date:** [November 29, 2001, 4:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-time-is-coming-join-while-you-can/94632/104 "2001-11-29T04:34:21Z")
Ahh yes… I see all is proceeding according to plan. Excellent. Soon we shall reveal ourselves (unless this cold spell keeps up, then we’ll have to hold off any revealing until spring. Or until we’ve taken control of somewhere warm, with lots of those cute little cocktails with the umbrellas in them. Not too sweet though!) ---
**Author:** ![Cougarfang](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/c67d28/32.png) [@Cougarfang](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cougarfang)\ **Post date:** [November 29, 2001, 9:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-time-is-coming-join-while-you-can/94632/105 "2001-11-29T09:16:02Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Kwyjibo \* > \*\* > > > [@](#): > > > > \*Originally posted by Cougarfang \* > > \*\*Hey, what happened to “ **Cougarfang** , Minister of Humans”? Hm? > > > > _grumble grumble [sub]gender[/sub] grumble grumble [sub]forgot me[/sub] grumble grumble grumble…_ > > \*\* > > Oh, I don’t know…Minister of Humans…conflict of Imperial interests? Probably. 😉 > > I think we’ll put you in charge of the Imperial Complaints Department. If any humans complain about the way we run things, you can claw them at will. Sound good? 😃 \*\* Hmmm… lessee, I get a harem, a uniform, a ray gun, Gummi Bears, a mansion, and permission to claw humans at will… _Thinks for maybe five seconds_ deal! [sub]_rubs paws together evilly_[/sub] ---
**Author:** ![Rye](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/e56c9b/32.png) [@Rye](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rye)\ **Post date:** [November 29, 2001, 11:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-time-is-coming-join-while-you-can/94632/106 "2001-11-29T11:42:24Z")
I’d like to take Kauai for my workspace, (hey it’s _relaxing_) ---
**Author:** ![Kwyjibo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/59ef9b/32.png) [@Kwyjibo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kwyjibo)\ **Post date:** [November 29, 2001, 3:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-time-is-coming-join-while-you-can/94632/107 "2001-11-29T15:05:19Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Driftwood \* > \*\*Ahh yes… I see all is proceeding according to plan. > > Excellent. Soon we shall reveal ourselves (unless this cold spell keeps up, then we’ll have to hold off any revealing until spring. Or until we’ve taken control of somewhere warm, with lots of those cute little cocktails with the umbrellas in them. Not too sweet though!) \*\* Wow! This is a treat! Finally came out of hiding! ---
**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:** [November 29, 2001, 4:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-time-is-coming-join-while-you-can/94632/108 "2001-11-29T16:10:15Z")
\ Ooh! Ooh! Oooh! Can I be **Minister of Linguistic Affairs**? Someone’s gotta make sure that commumications [sub]heh[/sub] take place constructively across language barriers [sub]and **matt\_mcl** hasn’t sprung for the position first…[/sub]😃 This would also be a Ministry of suitably misleading name to host the **Sub-Ministry for Whomping the Asses of Idjits Who Pollute Our Beautiful World**. ---
**Author:** ![Kwyjibo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/59ef9b/32.png) [@Kwyjibo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kwyjibo)\ **Post date:** [November 29, 2001, 8:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-time-is-coming-join-while-you-can/94632/109 "2001-11-29T20:13:15Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Sunspace \* > \*\*\ Ooh! Ooh! Oooh! > Can I be **Minister of Linguistic Affairs**? Someone’s gotta make sure that commumications [sub]heh[/sub] take place constructively across language barriers [sub]and **matt\_mcl** hasn’t sprung for the position first…[/sub]😃 > \*\* There won’t be any language barriers? How can a _world_ of English speaking people have a language barrier? 😃 But the other position is yours. ---
**Author:** ![Driftwood](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/f475e1/32.png) [@Driftwood](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Driftwood)\ **Post date:** [November 29, 2001, 9:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-time-is-coming-join-while-you-can/94632/110 "2001-11-29T21:10:56Z")
We still need to find a “Minister of Genetic Messing About”. It’s a temporary position, just long enough to figure out how to give thumbs to cats, so Minister Cougarfang can work the raygun easily. I know retreat back to my mountain stronghold where I’m busily sewing cool looking hoods on all my black cloaks. Hmmm… I think I’ll need pockets too… ---
**Author:** ![Driftwood](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/f475e1/32.png) [@Driftwood](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Driftwood)\ **Post date:** [November 29, 2001, 9:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-time-is-coming-join-while-you-can/94632/111 "2001-11-29T21:16:24Z")
We still need to find a “Minister of Genetic Messing About”. It’s a temporary position, just long enough to figure out how to give thumbs to cats, so Minister Cougarfang can work the raygun easily. I know retreat back to my mountain stronghold where I’m busily sewing cool looking hoods on all my black cloaks. Hmmm… I think I’ll need pockets too… ---
**Author:** ![Flutterby](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/6f9a4e/32.png) [@Flutterby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Flutterby)\ **Post date:** [November 29, 2001, 11:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-time-is-coming-join-while-you-can/94632/112 "2001-11-29T23:42:00Z")
-puts on her Saint hat and blesses Driftwood as Patron saint of multiple posts… removes hat and becomes Minister of Fashion Police again- I have 2 members for my Harem both of whom do not go to this MB but I convinced to join me anyway. Xedrethor (Brad) is also my Lackey to carry out my will in my realm of knowledge and action, Tiger is my #1 Harem Man. I have since decided that my Island Villa shall be on Oahu in a cove which I cannot remember the name but started with an R. We shall have to relocate a few people to make space but some can stay to be servants in my Villa. ---
**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:** [November 30, 2001, 1:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-time-is-coming-join-while-you-can/94632/113 "2001-11-30T13:36:24Z")
> [@](#): > > _Our esteemed leader said:_ > There won’t be any language barriers? How can a world of English speaking people have a language barrier? Body language. eh? 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Kwyjibo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/59ef9b/32.png) [@Kwyjibo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kwyjibo)\ **Post date:** [November 30, 2001, 2:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-time-is-coming-join-while-you-can/94632/114 "2001-11-30T14:12:56Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Obsidian Flutterby \* > **-puts on her Saint hat and blesses Driftwood as Patron saint of multiple posts…** He’s the Emperor, he’s allowed to make mistakes. [sub]Drifty, just hit submit and wait… It’ll go through.;)[/sub] ---
**Author:** ![zoogirl](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/b9bd4f/32.png) [@zoogirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/zoogirl)\ **Post date:** [December 1, 2001, 7:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-time-is-coming-join-while-you-can/94632/115 "2001-12-01T19:22:27Z")
Okay, I’m back! I sure hope the Minister of Construction has the Zoo ready, 'cause the back of my car is getting REAL messy. We DO have a Minister of Construction, right?! Just wait 'till ya see what I swipe, er, CAUGHT! I’ve got lions and tigers and bears (oh my!) and a lovely black panther for our fearless leader. You can take him for walks on this gold chain and look really cool! Cougie, after hours I’m sure he might like to come out and,uh, play!.😃 Hey, is my uniform ready yet? These jeans are looking kinda used. Oh, wait, I guess I better go clean out the car first. Wait a minute! Have we got any slaves yet? ---
**Author:** ![Nausicaa](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/7c8e57/32.png) [@Nausicaa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nausicaa)\ **Post date:** [December 3, 2001, 2:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-time-is-coming-join-while-you-can/94632/116 "2001-12-03T14:24:44Z")
Zoogirl, I’m still “whipping” the slaves into shape. They will be ready in a day or two. ---
**Author:** ![Kwyjibo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/59ef9b/32.png) [@Kwyjibo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kwyjibo)\ **Post date:** [December 3, 2001, 2:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-time-is-coming-join-while-you-can/94632/117 "2001-12-03T14:30:25Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by zoogirl \* > \*\*Okay, I’m back! I sure hope the Minister of Construction has the Zoo ready, 'cause the back of my car is getting REAL messy. We DO have a Minister of Construction, right?! > \*\* Nope not yet. Heck we don’t even have the financial backing yet. (But it’s coming. :D) ---
**Author:** ![Driftwood](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/f475e1/32.png) [@Driftwood](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Driftwood)\ **Post date:** [December 3, 2001, 5:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-time-is-coming-join-while-you-can/94632/118 "2001-12-03T17:05:43Z")
Hey, if Jacob Two-Two can do it… I’ll have to schedule a meeting with the Minister of Confusing Technology about the nasty computer lock-ups that occur all to often. The mighty Imperial Teraquad mainframe has been summarily executed and replaced with a very stable Etch-a-sketch (bump… oops, formatted my system yet again!) ---
**Author:** ![zoogirl](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/b9bd4f/32.png) [@zoogirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/zoogirl)\ **Post date:** [December 4, 2001, 6:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-time-is-coming-join-while-you-can/94632/119 "2001-12-04T06:57:29Z")
What, no Ministry of Construction AND no slaves?! Anyone know where I can get some chicken wire and a couple two-by-fours? (zoogirl stalks off in the direction of her car) And a SHOVEL! (EWWWWW!) ---
**Author:** ![Cougarfang](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/c67d28/32.png) [@Cougarfang](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cougarfang)\ **Post date:** [December 4, 2001, 8:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-time-is-coming-join-while-you-can/94632/120 "2001-12-04T08:48:24Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by zoogirl \* > **Cougie, after hours I’m sure he might like to come out and,uh, play!.😃** Rrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr… _rubs paws_ another addition to my [sub]ahem[/sub] _playpen_… _Stalks off in the direction of Zooey’s car_ [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-time-is-coming-join-while-you-can/94632.md?page=5) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-time-is-coming-join-while-you-can/94632.md?page=7)