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A Plague on Both Your Houses?

Posted on July 7, 2003February 25, 2022 by KZ

Conrado: what are you afraid of? Kevin: failure, the dark, and sometimes God Conrado: so you’re scared of uncertainty? Kevin: i think so Kevin: and you? Conrado: i’m scared of the dark, infinity, and being normal Kevin: being normal is definitely a fear of mine as well Kevin: but we can’t all be superstars Kevin:…

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Fast Food Humor

Posted on June 25, 2003February 24, 2022 by KZ

Carlos: FUCKING DAVE THOMAS DIED? Francisco: Yeah dude, like a year ago. Carlos: Man, that sucks. And I loved those frosty chocolate frosty things. What were those called? Nichole: Frosties? Kevin: Yeah, and you know what else? The Hamburglar has colon cancer. Carlos: I hate you.

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Still, They’re Nifty Shirts

Posted on June 14, 2003February 24, 2022 by KZ

Kevin: wow blogger shirts are only $9 Kevin: should i be lame and get one? Tara: i dunno that’s awfully pathetic Kevin: lol thanks, i can always count on you to fill in for my absent sense of good judgment Tara: =O)

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Making Fun of a Vegetarian

Posted on April 13, 2003February 23, 2022 by KZ

Kevin: come to the dark side Tara: only if there’s good food there Kevin: excellent food Kevin: filet of tomato Kevin: prime potato Kevin: carrot chops Tara: LoL Kevin: rack of celery Okay, so off the cuff, I’m not very good at naming vegetarian dishes. I should work on improvising.

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Most Memorable Things That Were Said This Week

Posted on March 14, 2003February 23, 2022 by KZ

“Sex is a normal part of the human experience. We all want it. We all need it. Now I’m not saying I’m human, but that’s how I advocate the human experience. (after being told that mamae is a variation of “mother” in Portuguese) “God I know. It’s so obvious. It’s not like I thought it…

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So Not Punk Rock (An Homage to Sarah B.)

Posted on March 10, 2003February 23, 2022 by KZ

Friend: now i get so damn repulsed Friend: i look through clothing catalogues and go to stores and punk is all trendy Friend: it sickens me Friend: really, it does Kevin: not sure i know what punk is about, but i know what you mean Friend: well, were you ever punk? Kevin: if you consider…

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The Truest Things I Heard All Weekend

Posted on February 10, 2003February 23, 2022 by KZ

“What if you fell in love with a girl, but later you found out that she was really a guy? Could you stay in love with the person while knowing that? Probably not. And you know what that says about love? It’s bullshit.” (said to a table of four) “You know what we should do?…

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Moral Continuity

Posted on February 1, 2003February 23, 2022 by KZ

Jack: If a guy ever attempts to turn your attention to his exposed scrotum, you should kick him… and kick him hard. There’s no excuse for that.Kevin: what if it’s a chick with exposed breasts?Jack: Then you express your sincere gratitude and do your thing.Kevin: ah yes, the double standardJack: No, it’s not a double…

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The Most Memorable Moment of 2002

Posted on December 31, 2002February 23, 2022 by KZ

Carlos’ Mom: Carlos, why don’t you cook some rice? Cook some rice for your Chinese friend. (turning to me) You like rice, don’t you? Carlos: Jesus Christ, mamae.

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Just Kidding, Shari Lewis

Posted on December 27, 2002February 23, 2022 by KZ

From my conversation with Mike B earlier tonight at dinner Kevin: I’m going for it. The Moroccan Flavored Lamb Chops. Mike B: Sweet. Kevin: You know, I don’t eat enough lamb. I gotta kill me as many as possible from now on. Mike B: Bastards. They have it too easy. (looking at the menu) Especially…

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It seems to me that if you place music (and books, probably, and films, and plays, and anything that makes you feel) at the center of your being, then you can’t afford to sort out your love life, start to think of it as the finished product. You’ve got to pick at it, keep it alive, and in turmoil, you’ve got to pick at it and unravel it until it all comes apart and you’re compelled to start all over again. Maybe we all live life at too high a pitch, those of us who absorb emotional things all day, and as a consequence we can never feel merely content: we have to be unhappy, or ecstatically, head-over-heels happy, and those states are difficult to achieve within a stable, solid relationship. Maybe Al Green is directly responsible for more than I ever realized.~Nick HornbySource: High Fidelity
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