dirk: Change Is Coming (to Simtropolis) Version 6.0!

[Streetwise 3]

Or perhaps this:

 

[your_adress_here 11]

Shoulder Strap: Laptop Bag or Purse?

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Simtropolis.com, February 9th 2009 10:45 pm

Last edited: February 9th 2009 11:15 pm

SIMTROPOLIS - Simtropolis.com webmaster Dirk 'Dirktator' Dashing has come under heavy political debate lately since a controversial picture containing him and legendary video-game designer Will Wright surfaced.

The photograph alledgedly shows the web master sporting a purse, an act heavyly frowned upon in the male dominated video gaming society.

Will Wright (left) alongside Dirk Dashings (right)

Experts, however, are divided on the subject, some claiming that the strap could just as well be that of a laptop bag, typical wear for an information industry worker such as Mr. Dashings.

"It is very common for webmasters our days to carry laptops around with them, as it allows them to access the internet anywhere it is available, useful in times of crisis such as when an admin goes crazy and he needs to be taken down rapidly before any harm can be done." said Senior Vice President of the Executive Committee of the Webmasters Guild, Gerald Scottson-Frankshire

Others, such as Laney McCallum, owner of an online purse boutique (theultimatepurse.net) argue that Dashings is wearing a purse.

"That is obviously not a laptop bag! Look how thin that strap, it bears a striking ressemblance to our Modern London series of purses, meant for both men and women."

If found guilty, Mr. Dashings could have his integrity undermined, and his honour, destroyed.

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[Haljackey 17,385]

Cylon toaster toasts toast toasty! 

[Craig-Abcvs 1,595]

Toast is actually like ST in many ways.   It is pretty much available and can be enjoyed 24/7 except when the crumb tray is being decraged.

[Duke87 1,070]

Originally posted by: SkiGeek I like "what in the name of soda fizz is . . ."

funnier than the version I grew up with.quote>

Which was what, exactly?

I just kinda came up with that one on the spot. Normally, I would have been profane, but seeing as that wouldn't fly, and saying "what the frick" or something equivalent would sound stupid, I was forced to invent something silly and random instead.

On the topic title again, I'm going to assume "discource" is the southern hemisphere way of spelling "discourse" and not complain about it.

[hym 358]

I have to ask.  Is that like a 60's flower power toaster or what?

[Streetwise 3]

^More rainbowness returns to ST!^ LOL

[NMUSpidey 3,956]

I love brownies. I'll bet those are what Dirk has in his purse in the picture farther up.

[Craig-Abcvs 1,595]

On the topic title again, I'm going to assume "discource" is the southern hemisphere way of spelling "discourse" and not complain about it. quote>

Nah.  It is just my lousy spelling again.

I love brownies. I'll bet those are what Dirk has in his purse in the picture farther up. quote>

Please.  It is a man bag.

[Livin in Sim 83]

Ah, yes, the murse.  "It's European."

Dirk was on the cutting edge of a trend, actually.  And really, why should women be the only ones with a place to keep their stuff?

I rest my case.

[Explodingsims 3]

Eh...I tend to stay away from anything that could be considered a handbag...

We need manly things like wallets to store all our stuff...

Wallets...made out OF SANDPAPER!!!

[R30hedron 28]

Originally posted by: Explodingsims Eh...I tend to stay away from anything that could be considered a handbag...

We need manly things like wallets to store all our stuff...

Wallets...made out OF SANDPAPER!!!quote>

 

Hmmm, doesn't that cause the money to become a small pile of green pulp? (or a differently colored pile depending on the object in your wallet)

  /\

 /==\ <--Pile of sanded money

/====\

Anyway, I just stick my papers, like my class schedule, in my pocket, but it doesn't always keep the papers in the best condition...

[NMUSpidey 3,956]

I was going to say, "Man bag, murse, call it whatever you want, it's still a purse," but that picture of Chewbacca up there is pretty convincing.

Still, I'll bet there are brownies in it.

[kj3400 178]

Brownies...where??

Maybe stainless steel would be better for a wallet...the heavier yours is, the manlier you are!

[Craig-Abcvs 1,595]

This weekend will be two weeks since the "It's Trixie Time" banner was put up...   and most of the basking in Trixie glory is now done...    so...

Methinks that a new banner will not be far away...   I wonder what dirk has in his bag...  

[Livin in Sim 83]

Actually, I think Dirk is away for the weekend...at a Bannerology Convention.  I heard the theme was, "A Banner Year For Change."    Or maybe it was, "A Changing Year For Your Banner."  Anyway, he'll be networking with tons of other Banner Geeks, so this should be good.

[TwelveToneMusic 0]

I think it's a murse when a real laptop bag would actually work better, and the one you're using actually causes problems. But you know, it looks cooler...

[Meg 368]

Originally posted by: Duke87

Originally posted by: SkiGeek I like "what in the name of soda fizz is . . ."

funnier than the version I grew up with.quote>

Which was what, exactly?quote>

"What in the name of God's holy creation . . . "

I just kinda came up with that one on the spot. Normally, I would have been profane, but seeing as that wouldn't fly, and saying "what the frick" or something equivalent would sound stupid, I was forced to invent something silly and random instead.quote>

I think "silly and random" works better, for a variety of reasons.

Originally posted by: hym

 

I have to ask.  Is that like a 60's flower power toaster or what? quote>

 

Just because my inner child is a 60s flower child, that doesn't mean I can't have a toaster 

[Interchange 0]

How did the new banner discussion evolve into this?

[Streetwise 3]

Originally posted by: abcvs wonder what dirk has in his bag...   quote>

 

Perhaps he has a bag of tricks... or maybe Trixies?

[Craig-Abcvs 1,595]

Originally posted by: Interchange How did the new banner discussion evolve into this?quote>

 

Google image search... 

Incidently that is where I reckon dirk gets his pics from too...  well the wrecking ball one anyway!

(For the record my toaster avatar is our really real toaster from home!)

[NMUSpidey 3,956]

Originally posted by: abcvs

(For the record my toaster avatar is our really real toaster from home!)quote>

And a great-looking toaster it is.  Is there bread in it?

[Interchange 0]

Maybe the new logo will have a cheese grater in it?

[Explodingsims 3]

Bah! You can't make a cheese grater a logo.

Maybe a cheese grater fighting a toaster or something though...

[Easy Bakes 253]

Originally posted by: haljackey Cylon toaster toasts toast toasty! 

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Love the T shirt.

Wonder if some one would make a parody of BSG like hardwarewars.......

[Streetwise 3]

Originally posted by: Easy Bakes

Wonder if some one would make a parody of BSG like hardwarewars.......

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I'll drink a toast to that

[Duke87 1,070]

Originally posted by: Interchange Maybe the new logo will have a cheese grater in it?quote>

Oh, come on. Let's not start that again.

[JakeMD 107]

I wonder what goes on at a banner convention.

[R30hedron 28]

Hmm... seems that the plot has thickened ol' chaps! Where could this "Megadome" be located? How many Webmasters would be sent to this convention? And what qualifies a banner as "hazardous to the general population"? 

.........

Umm, does that count as a dissertation? did adding "ol' chaps" do anything?

(Yikes, 5 questions in one post?  Hmm... Well, I do sometimes ramble unnecessarily... )

[Livin in Sim 83]

Originally posted by: R_Triacontahedron Hmm... seems that the plot has thickened ol' chaps!quote>

I'm not a chap, but you may be right about "the plot".

Where could this "Megadome" be located?quote>

I understand the convention is taking place in Podunk.  Dirk knows that your donations support Simtropolis, and wouldn't want to be accused of going on a "junket".  The Megadome in Podunk is really more of a "Microdome" but they've pulled out all the stops and done a bang up job with the activities.  (Yes, there will be pyrotechnics, provided by Three Finger Bob Buranski and the Buranski Brothers Productions.)

How many Webmasters would be sent to this convention?quote>

The Microdome holds around 200, so first come, first served.  Hopefully Dirk makes it in time.

And what qualifies a banner as "hazardous to the general population"?quote>

That might be the "Exploding Banner" contest entry on which Bob and his brothers have worked all year.  Paramedics will be standing by.

.........Umm, does that count as a dissertation?quote>

Pretty darn close.

 

did adding "ol' chaps" do anything?quote>

You'll have to ask the chaps.

(Yikes, 5 questions in one post?  Hmm... Well, I do sometimes ramble unnecessarily... )quote>

We allow that on certain occasions as auspicious (suspicious?) as the Bannerology Convention.

BTW, very nice flyer, SWAT.  The original date was in July, but Podunk is rather mosquito prone, so they decided on Valentines Day weekend.  Perhaps some lucky Banner Geek and Geekette will find each other.