# What is this "Send A Crush" bullshit? **URL:** \ **Category:** The BBQ Pit\ **Created:** [June 24, 2002, 5:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-this-send-a-crush-bullshit/115739 "2002-06-24T17:21:10Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 4
**Author:** ![SkipMagic](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/skipmagic/32/20706_2.png) [@SkipMagic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SkipMagic)\ **Post date:** [June 28, 2002, 8:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-this-send-a-crush-bullshit/115739/61 "2002-06-28T20:40:46Z")
> [@](#): > > _Originally posted by a Venerable Generator of Love and Happiness_ > **My my, you do pile it on thick, don’t ya (I _thought_ I smelled something…)?** Yup. 😃 Sometimes I have dealings with parents in my world, and it’s usually about grades and attendance. One has to learn to pile, so to speak. If it helps, I can send you a pair of boots and a shovel. > [@](#): > > \*\*Then again, it might all just come down to which one of ya can cook better. 😉 \*\* Hmm…is there another litmus test? Please? :eek: You know, **Auntie Em** , you sure spend a lot of time with either Catholic boys, adolescent boys and/or a combination of the two. Are you preparing a legion of worshippers? 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![auntie\_em](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/5e9695/32.png) [@auntie\_em](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/auntie_em)\ **Post date:** [June 28, 2002, 8:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-this-send-a-crush-bullshit/115739/62 "2002-06-28T20:48:31Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by SkipMagic \* > \*\* > Hmm…is there another litmus test? Please? :eek: > You know, **Auntie Em** , you sure spend a lot of time with either Catholic boys, adolescent boys and/or a combination of the two. Are you preparing a legion of worshippers? 🙂 \*\* He-he-he-he-hell YEAH! Something wrong with that? ANd for the record, I have yet to meet any Catholic boys. THe interview was yesterday, but those folks were all adults. 😉 ---
**Author:** ![Homebrew](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/c89c15/32.png) [@Homebrew](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Homebrew)\ **Post date:** [June 28, 2002, 8:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-this-send-a-crush-bullshit/115739/63 "2002-06-28T20:55:12Z")
> [@](#): > > Do I have to get out the whip again? Please do. And what about the finger puppets and **gobear**? > [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by SkipMagic \* > **Homebrew** , aren’t you gay? Labels. > [@](#): > > you could have a point about Homebrew’s sexuality. But I was married to a lesbian for seven years, so I have some experience playing for both teams, so to speak. 😉 > [@](#): > > Then again, it might all just come down to which one of ya can cook better. Which of my specialties do you perfer, Pasta Carbonara, Sour Cream Chicken Enchildas, chocolate chip cookies or homemade cheesecake? (not to mention homemade beer) ---
**Author:** ![SkipMagic](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/skipmagic/32/20706_2.png) [@SkipMagic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SkipMagic)\ **Post date:** [June 28, 2002, 9:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-this-send-a-crush-bullshit/115739/64 "2002-06-28T21:01:33Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by auntie em \* > \*\* > > He-he-he-he-hell YEAH! Something wrong with that? > > \*\* Eh? Nah, just wondering, that’s all. After all, one has to approach an army of followers a bit differently than an army of one. So, while I may rush head-on (no double-entendres there, tank yew very much) to battle with the worthy **Homebrew** , I might have to be a bit sneakier to get past your guarding group of gangly growing gillies. And, of course, we wish you the best with your job! ---
**Author:** ![Homebrew](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/c89c15/32.png) [@Homebrew](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Homebrew)\ **Post date:** [June 28, 2002, 9:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-this-send-a-crush-bullshit/115739/65 "2002-06-28T21:04:41Z")
“Well, you see, you use different moves when you’re fighting half a dozen people than when you only have to be worried about … one.” ---
**Author:** ![SkipMagic](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/skipmagic/32/20706_2.png) [@SkipMagic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SkipMagic)\ **Post date:** [June 28, 2002, 9:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-this-send-a-crush-bullshit/115739/66 "2002-06-28T21:07:40Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Homebrew \* > \*\*Which of my specialties do you perfer, Pasta Carbonara, Sour Cream Chicken Enchildas, chocolate chip cookies or homemade cheesecake? (not to mention homemade beer) \*\* Damn you. Of course, she did mention it was the thought that counted, so what if I took her out to the Plaza III, Peppercorn Duck Club or the Bristol? Almost nothing beats homemade cheesecake (I may ask you for the recipe for my own devices, **Homebrew** , if you wouldn’t mind sharing with the enemy), but those places of grub don’t fare badly. And what if I had the house musicians play “Somewhere Over the Rainbow”? ---
**Author:** ![auntie\_em](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/5e9695/32.png) [@auntie\_em](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/auntie_em)\ **Post date:** [June 28, 2002, 9:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-this-send-a-crush-bullshit/115739/67 "2002-06-28T21:08:48Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Homebrew \* > \*\*Which of my specialties do you perfer, Pasta Carbonara, Sour Cream Chicken Enchildas, chocolate chip cookies or homemade cheesecake? (not to mention homemade beer) \*\* Ohhhhhhhhh-ho-ho-ho-ho-ho-ho-ho-ho. ::Auntie Em adopts glazed stare:: Sorry **Skip** , I think you’re outta the running. 😉 Talkin’ smack may make you [The Mack](http://www.norcalmovies.com/TheMack/) , but food never fails to sway me. 😃 But the next time there is [grilling at my house](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?s=&threadid=119954&highlight=Topeka) , I expect you there with bells on. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![SkipMagic](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/skipmagic/32/20706_2.png) [@SkipMagic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SkipMagic)\ **Post date:** [June 28, 2002, 9:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-this-send-a-crush-bullshit/115739/68 "2002-06-28T21:13:08Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Homebrew \* > \*\*“Well, you see, you use different moves when you’re fighting half a dozen people than when you only have to be worried about … one.” \*\* “Booooo,” said the crowd. “Animal.” “Ape!” “Go-_rilla!_” “Boooooooooooo!!!” 😃 ---
**Author:** ![auntie\_em](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/5e9695/32.png) [@auntie\_em](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/auntie_em)\ **Post date:** [June 28, 2002, 9:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-this-send-a-crush-bullshit/115739/69 "2002-06-28T21:14:32Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by SkipMagic \* > \*\*So, while I may rush head-on (no double-entendres there, tank yew very much) to battle with the worthy **Homebrew** , I might have to be a bit sneakier to get past your guarding group of gangly growing gillies. > \*\* Nah. I daresay they could be called off with a bottle of watermelon-flavored Boone’s Farm. ---
**Author:** ![SkipMagic](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/skipmagic/32/20706_2.png) [@SkipMagic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SkipMagic)\ **Post date:** [June 28, 2002, 9:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-this-send-a-crush-bullshit/115739/70 "2002-06-28T21:23:29Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by auntie em \* > \*\* > > Ohhhhhhhhh-ho-ho-ho-ho-ho-ho-ho-ho. > > ::Auntie Em adopts glazed stare:: > > Sorry **Skip** , I think you’re outta the running. 😉 > > Talkin’ smack may make you [The Mack](http://www.norcalmovies.com/TheMack/) , > but food never fails to sway me. 😃 > > But the next time there is [grilling at my house](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?s=&threadid=119954&highlight=Topeka) , I expect you there with bells on. 🙂 \*\* **Homebrew** you talented and lucky bastard. 😉 **’Em** , I’m sorry I missed out on the gathering. 🙂 Now, maybe if I hadn’t been lurking all these years and actually particpated in more than a thread every two years, I might have paid attention to such local activities. Which brings to mind the question of whether the Kansas City Dopers have had a gathering lately. And if not, are we up for one? (St. Louis, too!) Until then, should I ever run across a meal at your place, I shall salt my food with tears of yearning and loss for thee. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![auntie\_em](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/5e9695/32.png) [@auntie\_em](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/auntie_em)\ **Post date:** [June 28, 2002, 9:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-this-send-a-crush-bullshit/115739/71 "2002-06-28T21:31:34Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by SkipMagic \* > **Which brings to mind the question of whether the Kansas City Dopers have had a gathering lately. And if not, are we up for one? (St. Louis, too!)** I certainly would be, but word on the street is that Dopers around here are hard to rally. > [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by SkipMagic \* > \*\*Until then, should I ever run across a meal at your place, I shall salt my food with tears of yearning and loss for thee. 🙂 \*\* That’ll make your burger soggy. ---
**Author:** ![SkipMagic](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/skipmagic/32/20706_2.png) [@SkipMagic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SkipMagic)\ **Post date:** [June 28, 2002, 9:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-this-send-a-crush-bullshit/115739/72 "2002-06-28T21:34:01Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by auntie em \* > \*\*That’ll make your burger soggy. \*\* Worry not, I wouldn’t taste it anyway. That loss thing, ya’ know. Kindof overrides the senses. As for area Dopers being hard to rally: apathetic bastards. Still, I’ll try anyway. Sounds like a hoot. ---
**Author:** ![Homebrew](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/c89c15/32.png) [@Homebrew](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Homebrew)\ **Post date:** [June 28, 2002, 9:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-this-send-a-crush-bullshit/115739/73 "2002-06-28T21:38:36Z")
> [@](#): > > Homebrew you talented and lucky bastard. _struts around_ BTW, I guess if her majesty is willing (and after eyeballing your picture at the thread mentioned on page one 😉 ), we could work out some accomodation that satisfies everyone. :eek: 😃 ---
**Author:** ![auntie\_em](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/5e9695/32.png) [@auntie\_em](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/auntie_em)\ **Post date:** [June 28, 2002, 9:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-this-send-a-crush-bullshit/115739/74 "2002-06-28T21:44:32Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Homebrew \* > \*\* > > _struts around_ > > BTW, I guess if her majesty is willing (and after eyeballing your picture at the thread mentioned on page one 😉 ), we could work out some accomodation that satisfies everyone. :eek: 😃 \*\* Now now, let’s not let this thread degenerate into the tawdry exchange of nudie pics, like that other thread did (for which reason my picture will soon be gone from that page)! Her Majesty has latent Puritanical tendencies that cannot be overridden, even with champagne. 😉 ---
**Author:** ![SkipMagic](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/skipmagic/32/20706_2.png) [@SkipMagic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SkipMagic)\ **Post date:** [June 28, 2002, 9:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-this-send-a-crush-bullshit/115739/75 "2002-06-28T21:47:41Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by auntie em \* > \*\*Now now, let’s not let this thread degenerate into the tawdry exchange \*\* How about a salacious exchange? Or a titillating one? Maybe, even, Paphian? Anyhoo, **'Em** check out [this Kansas City request](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?threadid=122940). 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Homebrew](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/c89c15/32.png) [@Homebrew](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Homebrew)\ **Post date:** [June 28, 2002, 9:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-this-send-a-crush-bullshit/115739/76 "2002-06-28T21:56:24Z")
Paphian! That’s IT! Now I understand. **auntie em** is Aphrodite incarnate! ---
**Author:** ![SkipMagic](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/skipmagic/32/20706_2.png) [@SkipMagic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SkipMagic)\ **Post date:** [June 28, 2002, 10:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-this-send-a-crush-bullshit/115739/77 "2002-06-28T22:22:09Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Homebrew \* > \*\*Paphian! That’s IT! Now I understand. > > **auntie em** is Aphrodite incarnate! \*\* Hmm…that would explain it all. No fair being a goddess incarnate, **Auntie Em**. I almost think there’s a rule against that and mixin’ with us mere mortals. Isn’t that prohibited in the Constitution somewhere? ---
**Author:** ![SkipMagic](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/skipmagic/32/20706_2.png) [@SkipMagic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SkipMagic)\ **Post date:** [June 29, 2002, 2:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-this-send-a-crush-bullshit/115739/78 "2002-06-29T02:17:34Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Homebrew \* > \*\*(and after eyeballing your picture at the thread mentioned on page one 😉 \*\* You know, I think I may have missed this one, but was that for me or **Auntie Em**? Because, hey, if it was for me, then cool! That was the _first_ compliment for me. 🙂 However, if it was for **'Em** , then cool! 'Cause I heartily agree. ---
**Author:** ![Hamadryad](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/6de8d8/32.png) [@Hamadryad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hamadryad)\ **Post date:** [June 29, 2002, 12:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-this-send-a-crush-bullshit/115739/79 "2002-06-29T12:39:45Z")
If **auntie em** gets any more e-crush emails, I think we know which two sources to check first, if the above is ANY indication. ---
**Author:** ![Homebrew](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/c89c15/32.png) [@Homebrew](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Homebrew)\ **Post date:** [June 29, 2002, 1:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-this-send-a-crush-bullshit/115739/80 "2002-06-29T13:38:27Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by SkipMagic \* > **Because, hey, if it was for me, then cool! That was the _first_ compliment for me. 🙂** I previously commented on Aphrodite’s (aka **auntie em** ’s) picture on page one of this thread. That may be the first, but I doubt it’s the last. 😃 [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-this-send-a-crush-bullshit/115739.md?page=3) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-this-send-a-crush-bullshit/115739.md?page=5)