# This thread is not about WallyM7

**URL:** <https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-thread-is-not-about-wallym7/23187>\
**Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\
**Created:** [June 22, 2000, 2:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-thread-is-not-about-wallym7/23187 "2000-06-22T14:30:53Z")\
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**Author:** ![Coldfire](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/a587f6/32.png) [@Coldfire](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Coldfire)\
**Post date:** [June 22, 2000, 2:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-thread-is-not-about-wallym7/23187/1 "2000-06-22T14:30:53Z")

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Gotcha! Of course it is, you dumb :wally es 😃

Wally only recently got ICQ, you know, the only GOOD instant messaging program. But I know he has conversed with quite a few people via ICQ. I though it would be nice, for us AND in the future for Wally’s family, to share some of these conversations. If you feel that it is too personal, don’t post it. I, for one, think Wally would not object to me sharing our words with the Teeming Millions. There’s nothing in there that’s really personal, and it’s almost 100% Straight Dope related. Plus, it’s fun too 😉

Here we go:

> [@](#):
>
> Coldfire 12-6-00 17:31  
> Wally!! I just added you. You never told me you had ICQ, you Putz 😉  
> I had to read Shanya’s thread to find this out!  
> Oh well. Feel free to add me as well. I’m assembling a huge collection of Idiotic Canuck Posters. I already had CanadianSue and Moosie - it was only fair I added you as well 😉  
> Coldfire / Jasper
> 
> …
> 
> Coldfire 13-6-00 3:37  
> Wally! It’s Coldfire here 😉
> 
> WallyM7 13-6-00 3:38  
> Hi pal
> 
> Coldfire 13-6-00 3:38  
> So, how come you never told me you had ICQ? Huh? HUH??? 😉
> 
> WallyM7 13-6-00 3:39  
> I just got it Coldy. Still learning how to use it
> 
> Coldfire 13-6-00 3:40  
> Great! Now we can bullshit off ALL the spare time we have. We don’t even have to bother the other 7000 posters with it 😉  
> So how’s things?  
> Mind you, it’s almost time to go to bed over here. It’s 3:35 am, and I may be young, but I still require some 4 hours of sleep 😉
> 
> WallyM7 13-6-00 3:42  
> I was out of town. just got back. I have to go again on Thursday. I hate out of town work
> 
> Coldfire 13-6-00 3:42  
> Just wait untill the boss sends you to that conference in Amsterdam. I’m sure you’ll manage 😉
> 
> WallyM7 13-6-00 3:43  
> Coldy, sometimes I wish I had a boss. I have my own business
> 
> Coldfire 13-6-00 3:44  
> Great! What do you do?  
> Don’t tell me you restore vintage Harleys 😉
> 
> WallyM7 13-6-00 3:46  
> I install, service and rebuild plastic manufacturing machinary. I only have 2 emplyees, but I manage to eke out a living
> 
> Coldfire 13-6-00 3:48  
> Hmmm… are these the machines that are used to make, e.g., those plastic garden chairs and dumpsters? Somehow, this is different than the image I had from you, reading the boards and all 😉  
> Still, I always admire entrpreneurs.
> 
> WallyM7 13-6-00 3:49  
> No, these machines are called blow moulders. They make plastic bottles
> 
> Coldfire 13-6-00 3:50
> 
> - Thinking about all the jokes one could come up with re: “Blow Moulders” \*  
> I see… hey, what’s the deal with that “WebMasterUSA” character? Did you see the response to that thread about Bratman using your gerbil story? Am I paranoid, or do we have another troll idiot on our hands?
> 
> WallyM7 13-6-00 3:51  
> Yeah, I saw that. An obvious troll, if you ask me. And if we both think so, it’s a sure thing. Your radar is seldom wrong, Coldy
> 
> Coldfire 13-6-00 3:53  
> It would appear so… check out his reaction to my seemingly innocent question in the IMHO “posters with 2 usernames” thread. Ah well… we’ll deal with him. First thing in the morning, when I hit the office!  
> Which is to say I have to log off now. With some luck, I’ll get some 4 hours of sleep now 🙂  
> I’m sure we’ll be using this medium more often though. Say hi to Amy from me, and I’ll talk to you later!
> 
> WallyM7 13-6-00 3:54  
> Okay, Coldy. Take care.
> 
> Coldfire 13-6-00 3:54  
> I will, not to worry 😉
> 
> …
> 
> Coldfire 14-6-00 3:03  
> Well, well. Look what the cat brought in 😉
> 
> WallyM7 14-6-00 3:03  
> Hi, pal. I just got in the door. How are ya?
> 
> Coldfire 14-6-00 3:05  
> Pretty good! Well, on my last legs, really. Again, the clock reads 3am! Good thing I already had a a short nap earlier in the evening 😉  
> How’s things in Toronto? Oh, there’s a nice personal ad for you in MPSIMS 😉
> 
> WallyM7 14-6-00 3:06  
> How the hell do you manage it Coldy. If I don’t get 6 hours I’m useless.  
> So Moosie has an ad for me. I have to take a look.  
> I love how you put her on the spot
> 
> Coldfire 14-6-00 3:08  
> Hey, the little brat deserved it 😉  
> I’m expecting some severe payback though. Oh, and my total sleep is usually between 5 and 6 hours per 24 hours period. I’m just highly irregular in WHEN I sleep. I’m sure that this ability will diminish when the years add up. I’ll just enjoy it while it lasts 😉
> 
> WallyM7 14-6-00 3:09  
> You’re right. As you get older, you won’t be able to carouse like you do now.
> 
> Coldfire 14-6-00 3:10  
> Well, you can, but then again, you’d need a new ticker every 5 years 😉
> 
> WallyM7 14-6-00 3:11  
> LOL! Don’t I know it. In my younger days I could play cards all night, go to work and do it again the next night,
> 
> Coldfire 14-6-00 3:13  
> So how is the heart anyway? Still problem free?  
> Isn’t it amazing when you realise the complexity of such an operation? Well, to us normal folks anyway. For a doctor, it’s probaby the same as rewiring a vaccuum cleaner. But then with more blood and goo.
> 
> WallyM7 14-6-00 3:14  
> Well, I saw a heart operation on TV a couple of weeks ago, and although I was interested, I couldn’t sit through it. What a mess!
> 
> Coldfire 14-6-00 3:15  
> Yeah, it’s a butchers job alright… hey, MoosieGirl says hi! She’s going to add you as well. Am I on your contact list yet? Do you even know what I am talking about?
> 
> WallyM7 14-6-00 3:16  
> Great! I’m going to put you on my list right now
> 
> Coldfire 14-6-00 3:17  
> Cool… if you need any help with ICQ, don’t hesitate to ask anything.
> 
> WallyM7 14-6-00 3:18  
> Okay. I’ve got Moosie here, so I’m talking to both of you at the same time
> 
> Coldfire 14-6-00 3:18  
> We could even get into an ICQ chat room with all three of us… but I won’t bore you with too much technicalities just yet 😉
> 
> WallyM7 14-6-00 3:19  
> Yeah, I’m still groping with this thing, but you know us guys, We never read the help files
> 
> Coldfire 14-6-00 3:20  
> Fuck no! And we don’t know what a road map is either 😉  
> Press all buttons, hope nothing explodes. My motto.
> 
> WallyM7 14-6-00 3:22  
> Mine too. I just keep clicking until something happens. Sometime it even works out okay
> 
> Coldfire 14-6-00 3:29  
> Do I pop up on your list? I should, if all is well.
> 
> WallyM7 14-6-00 3:30  
> Yep. It’s all systems go. My life is now complete -🙂
> 
> Coldfire 14-6-00 3:30  
> I should think so. Nice background colour you got there 😉
> 
> WallyM7 14-6-00 3:32  
> It blends with the putzcycle
> 
> Coldfire 14-6-00 3:32  
> Sure does… FWIW, I like that bike. Looks great, no matter what they say.
> 
> WallyM7 14-6-00 3:34  
> Hey, thanks Coldy. I think I need a new engine though. I’m sure the original is not worth rebuilding
> 
> Coldfire 14-6-00 3:34  
> Are the parts hard to get? It’s a 69 right?
> 
> WallyM7 14-6-00 3:35  
> Yes. 1969 electra glide Flat Head. Parts are almost impossible to find
> 
> …
> 
> Coldfire 15-6-00 2:28  
> Jesus. Whenever I’m getting ready for bed, this maniac shows up 😉  
> You’ve got a lot of reading to do… it was national troll day 😉
> 
> WallyM7 15-6-00 2:28  
> What happened now?
> 
> Coldfire 15-6-00 2:29  
> Oh, check the pit. This WebMasterUSA character went berserk.
> 
> WallyM7 15-6-00 2:29  
> Oh, I saw that. He went completely off the deep end.
> 
> Coldfire 15-6-00 2:30  
> It’s no fun. You get all ready for a big-ass flame, and they do it all themselves. Us TrollHunters are such an underrated group of posters 😉
> 
> WallyM7 15-6-00 2:33  
> LOL! He says he’s going to sign on with yet another name. We’ll never figure out who he is, though. He’s too smart for us.  
> Damn, I didn’t know you were an undercover troll agent. I take back all the jokes I fired at you. What was I thinking. I love Rush.
> 
> Coldfire 15-6-00 2:35  
> Forget about Rush. That was all part of the undercover job. I really am into the Back Street Boys 😉
> 
> WallyM7 15-6-00 2:36  
> Ha! good one. What about this fucknut Show\_biz? He’s another asshole
> 
> Coldfire 15-6-00 2:37  
> Seems so. Hell, he badmouthed me! He must be suicidal at least 😉
> 
> WallyM7 15-6-00 2:37  
> I suggested he take you to the pit. Apparently, he’s stupid, but not crazy
> 
> Coldfire 15-6-00 2:38  
> Yeah. He didn’t even respond to that thread anymore. Oh well. I’ll bet you good money we’ll hear from him again really soon.
> 
> WallyM7 15-6-00 2:40  
> Why do these assholes come on board and start a fight with the most experienced posters? Do they think they’re going to get a pat on the back for it? It’s a mystery to me
> 
> Coldfire 15-6-00 2:41  
> It’s completely beyond me as well. They must be:  
> a) masochistic;  
> b) very bored.
> 
> WallyM7 15-6-00 2:43  
> It used to be fun flaming the assholes, but lately it’s becoming a chore. Still, I’m compelled to do it for fear that they’ll overun the board
> 
> Coldfire 15-6-00 2:44  
> Same here. PutzHunters Ltd. might be free as a TM name 😉
> 
> WallyM7 15-6-00 2:46  
> I wonder what these people are like in real life? How can you have any friends if you’re an ignorant stupid moron?
> 
> Coldfire 15-6-00 2:48  
> That’s the point: they have none. That’s why they choose an anonymous medium to harras good people who are just relaxing and having fun.  
> Hey, Wally: I gotta go to bed now. I’m dead tired, and the alarm bell rings in 5 hours again 😉  
> Catch you later mate!
> 
> WallyM7 15-6-00 2:48  
> Take care, my pal. Talk to you again

There was no next time, unfortunately. Thanks for the laughs, pal. On behalf of myself and Wally, I’d like to apologise for the sometimes questionable language, but I’m sure UncleBeer will look the other way this time.

Bon voyage, Wally.

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**Author:** ![aenea](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/c68b51/32.png) [@aenea](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aenea)\
**Post date:** [June 22, 2000, 2:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-thread-is-not-about-wallym7/23187/2 "2000-06-22T14:38:29Z")

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Thank you Coldfire.

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**Author:** ![CanadianSue](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/71e660/32.png) [@CanadianSue](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CanadianSue)\
**Post date:** [June 22, 2000, 2:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-thread-is-not-about-wallym7/23187/3 "2000-06-22T14:47:44Z")

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Unfortunately I did not save the history of my last  
icq conversation with Wally. But we did have a giggle.

He asked me when I was getting married so he would have a reason to come west to crash a party and I told him I would as soon as he agreed to walk me down the aisle.

The next time I saw him on, he was helping a friend and said he would talk to me soon.

Peaceful rest to you Wally, If I ever get married, I’ll call for your second in command and get our bud Coldy to get out his best wooden shoes to dance me down the aisle 😉

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**Author:** ![TwistofFate](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/cdc98d/32.png) [@TwistofFate](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TwistofFate)\
**Post date:** [June 22, 2000, 2:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-thread-is-not-about-wallym7/23187/4 "2000-06-22T14:50:40Z")

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Great story Coldy.  
I was thinking of doing something like this…

I never talked to him much outside of the board, just a couple of mails, including the “Would you buy a used Putz” poster I did up for him.

I still have the reply he sent me…

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**Author:** ![Sealemon88](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/c68b51/32.png) [@Sealemon88](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sealemon88)\
**Post date:** [June 22, 2000, 3:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-thread-is-not-about-wallym7/23187/5 "2000-06-22T15:01:01Z")

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All I have is a couple of emails. I regret not writing to him more: He was always funny and polite. A great friend, indeed.

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**Author:** ![JimmyNipples](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/eb9ed0/32.png) [@JimmyNipples](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JimmyNipples)\
**Post date:** [June 22, 2000, 3:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-thread-is-not-about-wallym7/23187/6 "2000-06-22T15:32:06Z")

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I was just looking through Wally’s posts.

That “Wally tries Cybersex” was just about the funniest thing I’ve read…ever.

To his family and friends, I’m sorry for your loss.

Regards, Graeme :wally:

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**Author:** ![Falcon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/49beb7/32.png) [@Falcon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Falcon)\
**Post date:** [June 22, 2000, 4:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-thread-is-not-about-wallym7/23187/7 "2000-06-22T16:55:07Z")

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Thanks Coldfire. I wish now I had known he had ICQ…could have chatted with him a little more.

Ironic note: As I was reading this, “Motorcycle Drive By” came on my MP3 player.

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**Author:** ![sorrel554](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/91b2a8/32.png) [@sorrel554](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sorrel554)\
**Post date:** [June 22, 2000, 6:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-thread-is-not-about-wallym7/23187/8 "2000-06-22T18:30:14Z")

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Coldy, I don’t know why, but that brought tears to my eyes. How wonderful to be able to hold on to even the everyday conversations with someone who is gone. Thanks for sharing that with us. 🙂

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**Author:** ![rubes](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/b782af/32.png) [@rubes](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rubes)\
**Post date:** [June 22, 2000, 6:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-thread-is-not-about-wallym7/23187/9 "2000-06-22T18:42:52Z")

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Thanks Coldfire. Funny thing is, I am a :wally, as I was thinking before opening this, what kind of insensitive person would openly declare their post as, “This tread is not about WallyM7” today?

I bought it hook, line, and sinker.

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**Author:** ![ChiefScott](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/58f4c7/32.png) [@ChiefScott](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ChiefScott)\
**Post date:** [June 22, 2000, 7:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-thread-is-not-about-wallym7/23187/10 "2000-06-22T19:25:51Z")

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Thanks, **ClogBoy**.

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**Author:** ![yojimbo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/yojimbo/32/232_2.png) [@yojimbo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/yojimbo)\
**Post date:** [June 22, 2000, 7:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-thread-is-not-about-wallym7/23187/11 "2000-06-22T19:52:35Z")

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Nice one , Coldfire .

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**Author:** ![Shayna](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/shayna/32/17976_2.png) [@Shayna](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shayna)\
**Post date:** [June 22, 2000, 10:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-thread-is-not-about-wallym7/23187/12 "2000-06-22T22:07:51Z")

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What wonderful memories you have with him, Coldfire. Thank you so much for sharing those. I know how much he loved you and cherished your friendship. He was a lucky man to have you in his life.

Here’s one I found in my history file that you might like…

\*\*Shayna 6/14/00 6:13 PM \*\*

When you can get on SD, read this thread. You’re mentioned. 🙂

```
                              http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthreadphp?threadid=27505

```

**WallyM7 6/14/00 6:16 PM**

You know, if Cold fire or ChiefScott suddenly stopped posting and I couldn’t reach them, I’d be worried sick. And if it was you,… I don’t even want to think about it

What was said about me, by the way? I wasn’t even involved in this

**Shayna 6/14/00 6:18 PM**

Wally, it was a funny comment about you, nothing to worry about. Here, I’ll copy it for you. I thought you’d get a kick out of it.

**Shayna 6/14/00 6:19 PM**

secret, do not read!

Perderabo  
Member

Registered: Nov 1999  
Posts: 56

You have probably seen a news article about houses that blow up because they filled up with natural gas. You have probably said “Ick, I hope that never happens to me!”. Did you know that there are such things as “natural gas detectors”? Somehow this is a closely guarded secret. But here I go spilling the beans. I got mine at Home Depot. It cost $30. It was beside the smoke detectors. The clerks in the store never heard of a “natural gas detector”, so don’t ask them where it is. Ask for the location of the smoke detectors and go there. Mine is rated by UL to detect propane and methane, but the manual says it can detect other explosive gases. But, shhhhh! Don’t tell anyone else! We can’t have everyone protected from house explosions. And if you’re in the media, certainly don’t mention them in the same article as an explosion! This is a secret!

**Shayna 6/14/00 6:19 PM**

ChiefScott  
Member

Registered: Apr 1999  
Posts: 2296

Boy, think of the embarrassment one of these would have saved Wally. 'Course he would have had to have had it mounted outdoors!

Amy –  
Think Father’s Day gift!

**WallyM7 6/14/00 6:20 PM**

They’re making fun of me again, aren’t they. Which one is it this time" Coldfire? Chief? Mully? Milo? Dave? It’s got to be one of them.

Gonna get my putzrifle and find me a tower

**WallyM7 6/14/00 6:21 PM**

Chief. I should have known

**Shayna 6/14/00 6:21 PM**

LMAO! See? I told you it wasn’t something bad, though.

**WallyM7 6/14/00 6:22 PM**

Wiseguys.

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**Author:** ![Coldfire](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/a587f6/32.png) [@Coldfire](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Coldfire)\
**Post date:** [June 23, 2000, 12:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-thread-is-not-about-wallym7/23187/13 "2000-06-23T00:20:35Z")

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That was very sweet of you to share, Shanya. It is so comforting to know that he would have worried about me as much as I do about him.

Wally kicked ass, simply put. And so do you, Shanya, for sharing this.

Superhug, all the way.

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**Author:** ![Coldfire](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/a587f6/32.png) [@Coldfire](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Coldfire)\
**Post date:** [June 23, 2000, 12:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-thread-is-not-about-wallym7/23187/14 "2000-06-23T00:25:00Z")

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This is “Pulling a Wally”, kids. You’re trying to make a compliment, but then you misspell someone’s name.

SHAYNA.

Dammit 😉

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**Author:** ![ChiefScott](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/58f4c7/32.png) [@ChiefScott](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ChiefScott)\
**Post date:** [June 23, 2000, 12:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-thread-is-not-about-wallym7/23187/15 "2000-06-23T00:34:38Z")

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**Shanya** Twain’s my favorite country singer, though.

Thanks, **Enya** , Wally’s quote “Chief. I should have known.” speaks volumes to me.

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**Author:** ![Shayna](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/shayna/32/17976_2.png) [@Shayna](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shayna)\
**Post date:** [June 23, 2000, 12:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-thread-is-not-about-wallym7/23187/16 "2000-06-23T00:34:59Z")

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Yeah, :wally, it’s **Shayna**. Do you have peanut butter for brains or something?

Sheesh! 😉

And {{{{{HUGS}}}}} right back at ya, my friend.

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**Author:** ![Coldfire](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/a587f6/32.png) [@Coldfire](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Coldfire)\
**Post date:** [June 23, 2000, 12:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-thread-is-not-about-wallym7/23187/17 "2000-06-23T00:41:41Z")

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Thanks, **LaToya**. You’ve always been one of my favourite posters 😉

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**Author:** ![ChiefScott](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/58f4c7/32.png) [@ChiefScott](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ChiefScott)\
**Post date:** [June 23, 2000, 12:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-thread-is-not-about-wallym7/23187/18 "2000-06-23T00:45:34Z")

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As well as one of my favorite Jacksons.

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**Author:** ![Shayna](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/shayna/32/17976_2.png) [@Shayna](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shayna)\
**Post date:** [June 23, 2000, 12:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-thread-is-not-about-wallym7/23187/19 "2000-06-23T00:46:59Z")

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LMAO Chief! You’re a :wally, too!

P.S. - did you get my email this morning?

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**Author:** ![Shayna](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/shayna/32/17976_2.png) [@Shayna](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shayna)\
**Post date:** [June 23, 2000, 1:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-thread-is-not-about-wallym7/23187/20 "2000-06-23T01:03:59Z")

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Oh, and putzfire, you’ve always been one of my favourites, too!

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