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06 January 2006

Chicago! How do I love thee, but I swear you tried to kill me. →[More:]I'm still buzzed from last night's bourbon fest and am sure to hate life shortly, but, hot damn, are Chicaogo folk fun and funny.

For once and all, let's lay the silly myth to rest and accept the fact that I am not hawt.

post by: Frisbee Girl at: 10:06 | 64 comments

I accept nothing!

posted by mike9322 06 January | 10:11

Oh pshaw. I beg to differ! Hawtness is in the eye of the beholder. You exude teh hawtness.

Especially when you wear the cowboy boots ;)

posted by iconomy 06 January | 10:12

Yes you are too hawt. Countess Hawtessa. Seriously.

posted by rainbaby 06 January | 10:12

mmmm, chicks in cowboy boots.

*runs off to have self saddled*

posted by jonmc 06 January | 10:13

I was coming to say exactly that. Pshaw!

I hope you smoked copious amounts of cigarettes indoors.

I miss you, Chicago.

posted by Lola_G 06 January | 10:14

Looks pretty good to me.

posted by matildaben 06 January | 10:15

Um, there really is no debate on this matter. You are hawt, and the picture, far from disproving it, only confirms that.

posted by omiewise 06 January | 10:16

Well now I need some cowboy boots because all the hawt chicks are wearing 'em.

posted by jrossi4r 06 January | 10:16

And I can't even spell Chicago correctly twice in the same post. But seriously, the Chicago gang is truly fantastic. My sides hurt from laughing so hard.

And halonine even came out. How freaking cool is that?

posted by Frisbee Girl 06 January | 10:18

Word, jrossi.
Meetup looks like fuuu-uuun. jealous!

posted by gaspode 06 January | 10:18

looks like a fun time

posted by mcgraw 06 January | 10:27

Who's the babe?

posted by sciurus 06 January | 10:29

I'm gonna get some red cowboy boots, like Ariel in "Footloose."

"Why you wear those red boots, Ariel?" or "What you do in those red boots, anyway?" or "How bout getting out of those red boots, Ariel?" Come on, you know what I'm talking about.

I'm turnin it looooose (loose loose loose)
Footloose
Kick of your Sunday shoes
Ooohweee
Marie
Shake it shake it for me

posted by rainbaby 06 January | 10:31

Ariel. That scene made me want to be slutty. I think I was five.

posted by Lola_G 06 January | 10:32

You guys just refuse to cooperate, don't you?

The cowboy boot hawtness was off the charts, however. I can't deny that.

posted by Frisbee Girl 06 January | 10:37

My favorite scene in the history of movies is Kevin Bacon's ANGRY DANCING scene in the random warehouse thing with gymnastics apparatus.

ANGRY DANCING.

Okay, it's not my favorite scene. It makes me laugh, though. I'm not sure that was its intent.

posted by mike9322 06 January | 10:38

Yes. That scene made me want to roll around in the hay with him and DANCE like my bible belt daddy wouldn't let me.

I was a grade A dork!

posted by Lola_G 06 January | 10:40

See! Yes! Lola_G knows what I'm talking about! Me too. I guess I was. . .twelve? But now. . .NOW, I have money and feet and agency to be slutty if I want to in red cowboy boots.

It's funny cause he has such an obvs. dance double.

I could angry dance RIGHT NOW.

posted by rainbaby 06 January | 10:42

they are and obstinant bunch.

posted by ethylene 06 January | 10:43

I also really dig the scene where Ariel talks to the funny seagull and he calls the fork a "snarfblat". That seagull is funny!

posted by mike9322 06 January | 10:48

I have these really nice brown suede and leather cowboy boots, and whenever I wear them, men chat me up. And I am not hot. Or hawt. Although my husband seems to think so, bless 'im.

posted by iconomy 06 January | 10:49

begstadiffer
*goes to stars hollow on a firely*

posted by ethylene 06 January | 10:53

I pay absolutely no attention to the shoes a woman wears.

posted by sciurus 06 January | 10:54

Even when we talk about morbid things, we laugh! : )

What time did everyone leave? Did you get my voice mail from last night?

posted by sisterhavana 06 January | 10:58

I hope I run into you, sciurus, when I finally do make it all the way out of the building in my house slippers. I've caught myself doing this on numerous occasions...

posted by taz 06 January | 11:02

You'd pay attention but quick, sciurus, if a woman was angry dancing on your head.

posted by rainbaby 06 January | 11:08

FG: oh hush. You are super hawt, end of discussion, Hitler Hitler Hitler.

Had a great time last night! And as a reminder, you're all invited to The Dollar Store at Hideout Chicago tonight. If you're in, I suggest getting there at 6:30-ish as seats fill awfully fast. Also, the follow-up is Mucca Pazza, an "astounding circus punk marching band", which clearly demands witness.

posted by eamondaly 06 January | 11:09

Nice shirt, eamondaly.

posted by danostuporstar 06 January | 11:16

and me a mere 2 hours away from such blistering hawtness. awesome.

posted by quonsar 06 January | 11:30

*heart throbs*

posted by warbaby 06 January | 11:35

*wakes up*

Aw, we love you, too, Frisbee!

And speaking of hawt...

posted by me3dia 06 January | 11:51

This one and this one are pretty hawt too....

posted by matildaben 06 January | 11:53

Fris, you are hawt, sure, but...wait, Kevin Bacon didn't do his own dancing?

posted by richat 06 January | 11:55

I am the unhawt one. : )

posted by sisterhavana 06 January | 11:56

Geez, warbaby, that's not your heart!

posted by iconomy 06 January | 12:02

sisterhavana:
"SHUT UP! SHUT UP! SHUT UP!"
i will christina ugulara
i will
*goes away*

posted by ethylene 06 January | 12:06

*ponders whether to suggest sisterhavana wear a tighter sweater*

posted by danostuporstar 06 January | 12:11

iconomy, yes it is. The part you are referring to has been dormant for about nine years, now chemically reinforced by beta-blockers. My life is purely Platonic these days. Mind you, I still like to look...

posted by warbaby 06 January | 12:14

*wallows in old-fartness*

posted by warbaby 06 January | 12:15

frisbee, i'll distract them
run

"Look! Shiny Things! Pretty! Sparkly!"

posted by ethylene 06 January | 12:24

......bitch, don't be like this.

If you're trying to claim not-hot status, at least do us the respect of ditching the boots and the bourbon. sheez.

posted by mosch 06 January | 12:28

Two boots + cash photo = fantastic!

Chicago Mecha crowd proves to another guest that they've got it.

*prices flights to chicago*

posted by safetyfork 06 January | 12:30

i swear they're like squid
they will change color and be distracted enough for a modicum of modesty

"Look! Music in Action!"

posted by ethylene 06 January | 12:32

Safetyfork's in a band called Division of Planes? I just looked at their website and at their myspace and there are no songs available to listen to or download. I'm lodging a formal protest right now.

We want MP3s. We want MP3s!

posted by iconomy 06 January | 12:58

Gaaaaaah, I take it back, already!! This wasn't supposed to be some kind of "Validate Me" thread - my bad!

A couple hours of sleep and my head is no longer exploding, but, dear lord, do I need a big steak or something.

- sisterh, yes, I got your call, thank you so much! I was much relieved to know you made it back safely.

- Chicago folkses, please know that you've convinced me to continue exploring a feasible scenario to split time between here and SF, if only to watch mrs. pants harrass Paine aka "Butt Jr."

- mosch, the next time you're in town do not hesitate to hook up with this gang. Too much fun. Plus they think I'm a great audience. Can't beat a group that loves to reward that.

- eamon, I'm talking to the girls to see if we can make it tonight.

- mrs. p., I'll call once I finish becoming human again.

- me3dia, I'm first in line for the Dingle Reserve tee.

Thanks again, all y'ins guys, I knew you'd all be awesome, but you totally blew my expectations out of the water and never once complained that I talk like a trucker in real life. I squeeze you all to bits. You were the best.

posted by Frisbee Girl 06 January | 13:02

oooh, so the Chicago crew is Frisbee-approved™?

High praise indeed.

posted by mosch 06 January | 13:14

I'm talking to the girls

Is anyone else visualizing Fris having a chat with her tatas? Because I am.

posted by iconomy 06 January | 13:18

Funny you should ask iconomy, we may post a rough mix of one of our songs from the recent recording session soon. Sadly, it doesn't help now, when someone's actually looked at the band pages. :(

posted by safetyfork 06 January | 13:27

iconomy, not a stretch of the imagination, by any means.

safetyfork, book that flight and post that music already: your new fans await and demand* it! [*With a great big 'please', charming smiles and kick ass cowboys boots, of course!]

posted by Frisbee Girl 06 January | 13:33

But... but... where was Gene?!?!

posted by goatdog 06 January | 13:37

Gene was there! He and his ladyfriend waved goodbye to us.

posted by eamondaly 06 January | 13:41

Whew. I was afraid he got evicted or something.

posted by goatdog 06 January | 13:43

screw that noise, i made you family, fork

posted by ethylene 06 January | 13:48

eth, you're in the only circle I'm keeping.

The file's under lock and key that can't be broken by just me. I'm lobbying for its release but need to convince another 1/3rd to wait no longer. It saddens me so.

posted by safetyfork 06 January | 14:08

do wait
it's all about timing and space
like when i have space and time
i already told you about the sudden "restaurant sketch"
feel free to shout about it.

posted by ethylene 06 January | 14:37

FIR...crowded theatre?

posted by safetyfork 06 January | 14:45

- me3dia, I'm first in line for the Dingle Reserve tee.

Coming right up.

posted by me3dia 06 January | 14:59

Looks like you guys had tons of fun!

Fris, you come to Portland this minute!

posted by Specklet 06 January | 15:32

Specklet, you come to Chicago and we'll have a meetup for you! : )

posted by sisterhavana 06 January | 15:33

I want to go to Chicago. They have the cutest men next to Portland. (NoCal has the cutest women, though.)

posted by matildaben 06 January | 15:43

Frisbee Girl: the missus is still sick, so I think we're going to have to bail on tonight. Sorry, sorry, sorry, sorry, sorry!

Oh, and matildaben: Chicago ain't goin' nowhere, so come on by!

posted by eamondaly 06 January | 18:01

Feh, at least some of the cute ones in Portland aren't married. Humph.

posted by matildaben 06 January | 18:19

FrisbeeGirl, you are hawt! Sisterhavana, you too (Although I missed you. I am guessing from the pictures!)! Say no more! :)

posted by halonine 06 January | 20:59

fris - I'm sorry I missed your chicago visit, but I had a health issue that put everything else on hold. the chicago mechas are a fun bunch and I try to never pass up an opportunity to drink, chat, and laugh with them. We're small in numbers but make up for it in enthusiasm. Hopefully you'll back soon.

posted by Slack-a-gogo 07 January | 09:45

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