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Subject: RE: What can't be talked about here? From: mousethief Date: 13 Sep 00 - 05:10 PM Little Hawk: can we sing about it?
We can talk about the Irish problem,
We can talk about sex, and God, and Goddess,
(Chorus:)
Now we can talk about gun control
But Little Hawk's Chinchilla (repeat chorus) ------- |
Subject: RE: What can't be talked about here? From: MMario Date: 13 Sep 00 - 04:54 PM Little Hawk - I used to have a pair of chincilla's - had 'em for about a year and a half. the week AFTER I gave them back to the HS science department the female (named Magdalena Schmachpfieffer) birthed a trio of kits. (The male was named Homer Snodgrass) |
Subject: RE: What can't be talked about here? From: Little Hawk Date: 13 Sep 00 - 04:49 PM My chinchilla's sex life. That absolutely cannot and WILL not be discussed here. Not under any circumstances. Okay? |
Subject: RE: What can't be talked about here? From: McGrath of Harlow Date: 13 Sep 00 - 04:37 PM Don't go believing the urban legends about earwigs. Othwerwise you'll never be able to camp at folk festivals, because anytime you wrap up your tent you find the litle buggers trying to hitch rides with you, and they must have been there all night...
And anytime you unroll your tent there are a few who've made it through. They move around the country following the festivals. There's probably a new species of folkie earwigs being evolved.
And the poet laureate of the folk scene (in England) Les Barker has of course immortalised the famous Earwig O. ("Earwig O, Earwig O ,Earwig O, Earwig O, Earwig O ,Earwig O-O"). As has been pointed out, you can talk about anything here and someone is sooner or later is going to tell you it's not relevant or out of place. But what matters is an underlying attitude of tolerance of diversity, and avoided being nasty to other people. Don't foul the watering hole. |
Subject: RE: What can't be talked about here? From: MMario Date: 13 Sep 00 - 04:37 PM Are you sure you are a duck? all the ducks down at our pond LOVE earwigs and sowbugs/woodlice and locusts and grassyhoppers |
Subject: RE: What can't be talked about here? From: Mrs.Duck Date: 13 Sep 00 - 04:18 PM I don't like earwigs or cockroaches or woodlice or wasps and I'm not right keen on locusts either so can we not talk about any of those please |
Subject: RE: What can't be talked about here? From: Catrin Date: 13 Sep 00 - 04:09 PM Sinsull, can I have some of what you're on please? *BG* Catrin |
Subject: RE: What can't be talked about here? From: SINSULL Date: 13 Sep 00 - 12:02 PM True Dave. And it was illegal to own any. BUT one demented scientist kept a few and discovered that they not only communicate with each other and work in teams but were capable of communicating with humans. When there were enough of them, they flew in formation (Yes they could fly - like NYC waterbugs) and spelled out "Hello" quotation marks and all. Kind of like malevolent Charlottes (who for non-readers spelled out messages in her webs). Of course, they were off and running again and burned the above mentioned scientist to death just for the fun of it before destroying the world. Anyone have a copy of this classic? It warrents re-reading. |
Subject: RE: What can't be talked about here? From: Uncle_DaveO Date: 13 Sep 00 - 11:52 AM The Prometheus beetle wasn't STOMPED out; it was SNUFFED out! Dave Oesterreich |
Subject: RE: What can't be talked about here? From: Bert Date: 13 Sep 00 - 11:41 AM Talking of earwigs, my Dad sings this.... The funny little Ogo-Pogo, The funny little Ogo-Pogo, His Mother was an earwig, his Father was a whale and I'm gonna put a bit of salt on his tail and the Lord Mayor of London, the Lord Mayor of London, the Lord Mayor of London wants to put him in the Lord Mayor's Show. |
Subject: RE: What can't be talked about here? From: GUEST Date: 13 Sep 00 - 11:40 AM Hell, there are no rules here - we're trying to accomplish something. -- Thomas A. Edison |
Subject: RE: What can't be talked about here? From: MMario Date: 13 Sep 00 - 11:10 AM Sinsull - the prometheus beetle? Thought they'd been stomped out? Haven't heard a thing about them in years ( I also read way too much "under-appreaciated literature") |
Subject: RE: What can't be talked about here? From: tar_heel Date: 13 Sep 00 - 10:59 AM GOOD GRIEF!!! |
Subject: RE: What can't be talked about here? From: SINSULL Date: 13 Sep 00 - 10:13 AM Earwigs are the disgusting things that people secretly place in the ears of sleeping victims in horror movies. They drill their way through the brain and come out the other side. Saw one show where the victim (who had actually paid a native to put it in the ear of the husband of a woman he wanted but said native got confused and I guess assumed it was a suicide.)survived the ordeal. The bug or worm came out the other ear. Then he was told the bad news - it was a female earwig and his head was full of larva which would hatch out in a matter of days and tunnel through his brain. Have I drifted from the original topic??? Next week I will fill you in on the Prometheus Beetle - a firefly/roach which when attacked burns hot enough to start fires. Burned down every major city in the US before it was stopped. I do read a lot of trash. Mary |
Subject: RE: What can't be talked about here? From: Rick Fielding Date: 13 Sep 00 - 10:13 AM Hello Marty, I see from a couple of posts that you're starting to find your way. A couple of years ago, there might have been a reasonably extensive list of things; most to do with "keeping it folky". Mbo's love affair with Oasis would have raised an eyebrow or two (mostly from folks who'd never heard of them) and the "healing threads" got some folks a bit steamed. I remember discussions on alternative sexuality, guns (lots), New Age stuff, Confederate Flags, mental illness, handicaps, etc. Can't remember if abortion was in the mix, but it's obviously an issue and highly emotional to some, along with welfare, anti-smokers rights and many other touchy social issues. Mick, can't agree with you on the Irish threads. There appears to be no history that's acceptable to both sides, so it's tricky to separate (almost) fact from (almost) fiction. From an anecdotal point of view, those discussions are fascinating though. You (Marty D) are welcome to jump into them, but I keep my distance...and as Mick said, you can learn a lot from them. Oh I forgot. The only taboo subject is "don't discuss the Beatles or Led Zeppelin with Kendall". It's a strain on his heart, and I want him around for a few more years! Rick |
Subject: RE: What can't be talked about here? From: Pseudolus Date: 13 Sep 00 - 09:46 AM Taboo? Hmmmmm..... We have threads about whether or not people should post to that thread, we have threads about politics, music bests, and music worsts. We have threads disecting when does a song become a song. There are many threads asking for lyrics and some that add new lyrics. We have agreements, disagreements, jabs, jeers, supporting comments, occassional flamers (inciteful commenters), song challengers, BS-ers, Hearme singers and listeners, posters, readers, and two pretty teal threads for teh visually dependent. Mostly, I've found abunch of friendly, opinionated (in a good way), caring, people who will discuss almost anything that comes to the table. Frank |
Subject: RE: What can't be talked about here? From: Hollowfox Date: 13 Sep 00 - 09:44 AM Welcome, Marty D. While this folk forum is pretty free-wheeling, there are some taboo topics - not that they haven't come up in the past. Flaming, hurtful, pointless postings and suchlike about cover it, though. As I understand it, other forums have more problems with this than we do here, but this problem has happened a bit in the past. Come on in and join the fun! |
Subject: RE: What can't be talked about here? From: Big Mick Date: 13 Sep 00 - 09:25 AM Kendall is right on the mark, my friend. The fact is that blues and folks music is inspired by the human condition. This forum is about the music, but what sets it apart is that is also about the events, people, issues, etc. that inspire and incite the music. That is why it trips down so many paths. You mentioned that Irish Independence should be avoided. Not so. While those threads get pretty hot, if you go through them you will gain an amazing amount of knowledge. That knowledge will cause a great deal of understanding. But I really would like to second Kendall. One may debate fiercely any issue they would like. One may be as provocative as they wish to be. But if one chooses to do that, they will be responded to. Nasty and degrading comments usually cause folks to just quit listening to you, AFTER they have verbally cut the offender up. Welcome to our little village. We are very glad you are here. Post often, enjoy the knowledge and wit. I would recommend that you read the Permathreads at the top of the the Forum Home list. Big Mick |
Subject: RE: What can't be talked about here? From: kendall Date: 13 Sep 00 - 08:55 AM The only thing that I would consider "Taboo" is degrading another member. You may destroy his position, or his opinion, but, not the person. For example, Doug and I are poles apart on politics, but, I think we recognize that we are both decent people. Part of being a "liberal" is allowing Doug to be wrong! By the way Doug, it is the conservatives who want to dictate what the roaches do with their own bodies! |
Subject: RE: What can't be talked about here? From: GUEST,micca at work. Date: 13 Sep 00 - 05:05 AM I thought earwigs were things for folks with bald ears.... |
Subject: RE: What can't be talked about here? From: Ella who is Sooze Date: 13 Sep 00 - 04:34 AM Cockroaches are the work of the deeeeevvvvvviiiiiilllllll. lol heck heck heck blurgee disgusting things. Ella |
Subject: RE: What can't be talked about here? From: McGrath of Harlow Date: 13 Sep 00 - 04:07 AM Cockroaches be damned,let's hear it for the earwig.
The only thing we can't talk about on the Mudcat is
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Subject: RE: What can't be talked about here? From: Lady McMoo Date: 13 Sep 00 - 04:00 AM Music? Folk? Blues? Instruments? Peace mcmoo |
Subject: RE: What can't be talked about here? From: catspaw49 Date: 13 Sep 00 - 12:45 AM Well Doug, Kendall would tell you that your party is running a cockroach for President.(:<)) Spaw |
Subject: RE: What can't be talked about here? From: DougR Date: 13 Sep 00 - 12:39 AM My hunch is, Guest Marty D, you could post a message expressing your opinion on the sex life of cockroaches, concentrating on the best way to do "it," and recieve multiple responses. As far as U.S. respondents are concerned, those of the Liberal persuasion would argue that cockroaches should be allowed to "do it" but they should do "it" in a "certain" way in order to be acceptable. Those of the Conservative persuasion would probably tell you that they just envy the lucky cockroach. Of course I'm speaking from the conservative point of view! DougR |
Subject: RE: What can't be talked about here? From: The Beanster Date: 12 Sep 00 - 11:54 PM Can't think of anything that would be taboo, martyD. If something's on your mind, post it, stand back and see what happens. People here are very generous with their knowledge AND their opinions which sometimes makes for lively discussions--a big plus, in my book. No matter what subject you choose, you'll probably get a broad range of responses back, pro and con. Mudcat's a great place. Jump right in, don't be shy. And WELCOME! |
Subject: RE: What can't be talked about here? From: Bill D Date: 12 Sep 00 - 11:46 PM depends of who you ask..*grin*....since it is a 'open' forum, the sign over the door gets ignored a lot, as you have noticed..It is the best programmed and arranged forum on the WWW, so lots of folks flock HERE to talk..It IS a folk music forum, but some of the regulars are so eclectic that they can't keep their knowlege and interests focused narrowly...and it has become a true 'community' with all the BS that goes along with that...*smile* You sort of post your thoughts and dodge! |
Subject: What can't be talked about here? From: GUEST,marty D Date: 12 Sep 00 - 11:38 PM I've spent a few days trying to get a sense of how Mudcat works, and I've seen many topics discussed, even SEX and religion! A little research has shown me that it's better to stay out of Irish independence discussions unless you are ready for a fight, but not much is sacred here. I love Doc Watson, Dylan, Tom Rush and a lot of folk music but it seems that people's interests are pretty broad. Anything taboo? M |
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