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My name is Ray and I approve of this thread by Ray of Light 07/26/2007, 10:48pm PDT
This history of the exclamation mark begins before there was a Caltrops OR an OMM, way back on a BBS in 1994, where I enjoyed the antics of a poster named Kenny.

Kenny, who claimed to be gay (not common then), would start gay-themed threads and wait for angry responses, then invite the agitated out to coffee, to "talk this out." He signed his posts "hugs, (newline) kenny!". I used this stolen schtick for a long time before deciding it was played out.



Here is an AIM log about frugality gone awry.

Ray: consumerist.com/.../thrifty-reader-tip-roundup
  • Find odd jobs on craigslist.
Ray: what a good money saving tip! EARN MONEY
Fussbett: That's not thrifty
  • Cut old pantyhose or trouser socks into rings, then snip into ties for stalking plants in the garden.
Fussbett: As opposed to... not doing that
Ray: you're wasting thousands of cents on twine!
  • Use teabags twice.
Fussbett: (don't ever let anyone see you fucking doing this)
Ray: you can store the soggy, nasty teabags in a discarded toilet paper tube, it's the perfect size
Fussbett: Sure, and then stick the tube into a piece of your own shit (I hope you're saving that too!) to keep it warm.
  • Unplug your cellphone charger when not in use.
Fussbett: I'm pretty sure that doesn't suck electricity. [guess again --ed.]
Fussbett: frugalforlife.blogspot.com/.../30-ways-to-save-dollar-day
  • Buy generic and save the difference - keep a pen and paper with you to figure the savings

Fussbett: Wow, using shittier goods AND getting to do some bonus math on the run. Awesome.
Ray: Just so there's no chance you can delude yourself into thinking this is a good use of your time
  • Grow your own basil.
Fussbett: I guess this is the plant I'll be keeping up with my old socks.
Fussbett: It all comes together.
Ray: "honey the rising price of basil is fucking crushing us!!!"
Fussbett: "I've crunched the numbers with my pen and paper, and I've determined that even the generic basil we're buying is not saving us enough for me to not hate life!"
Fussbett: "Time to start growing our own, I'll use my pen as a stake. Look around the sidewalk for a piece of string..."
Ray: "Not too long though, if it's over 6" we can fix it up and sell it as new"
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Can we get an Ask Ray! forum? by Quentin Beck 07/26/2007, 5:41pm PDT NEW
    OHHHHHHHHHH SNAP by Chris Tucker 07/26/2007, 6:07pm PDT NEW
    Re: Can we get an Ask Ray! forum? by Ice Cream Jonsey 07/26/2007, 6:13pm PDT NEW
        Only losers exclamation mark Ray. I treat him like a normal human being. NT by Quentin Beck 07/26/2007, 6:20pm PDT NEW
            This would be a lot easier if you added a second Q or something NT by Ice Cream Jonsey 07/26/2007, 11:56pm PDT NEW
        Re: Can we get an Ask Ray! forum? by Siskel and Ebert 07/26/2007, 6:38pm PDT NEW
    My name is Ray and I approve of this thread by Ray of Light 07/26/2007, 10:48pm PDT NEW
    This man is jealous that his own "Ask Me" thread wasn't more of a hit. NT by I can't find the thread though 07/26/2007, 10:58pm PDT NEW
        Did someone say "AskMe"? NT by Senor Barborito 07/26/2007, 11:12pm PDT NEW
 
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