speedz99 145 Posted February 25, 2011 Share Posted February 25, 2011 From Conan O'Brien's twitter account: Only in L.A.... I just saw a sign that said, “Welcome to Los Angeles.”I laughed way too hard at that. Link to post Share on other sites
ShakeZuma 585 Posted February 25, 2011 Share Posted February 25, 2011 and a stun gun just in casenow here's a guy who knows how to plan ahead Link to post Share on other sites
speedz99 145 Posted February 25, 2011 Share Posted February 25, 2011 Hey, remember Shimmering Wang? Link to post Share on other sites
brvheart 1,752 Posted February 25, 2011 Share Posted February 25, 2011 I'm glad Beans is back. Link to post Share on other sites
loogie 115 Posted February 25, 2011 Share Posted February 25, 2011 Do you guys view FCP people as "real" friends? I always say, "I have a friend...", when talking to people in person. I don't ever add a disclaimer.I say "my friends from the internet" because I'm not a tremendous pussy.I usually just say poop or shit.I do love a good poop joke. This qualifies.I ALWAYS specify if it's a friend IRL or an internet friend.Hmm. Must be an Indiana thing. Not being a pussy, I mean.Look at LG, giving Wang a run for best-looking Sickie.Come on! Link to post Share on other sites
LongLiveYorke 38 Posted February 25, 2011 Share Posted February 25, 2011 In case anyone was wondering, it's NOT a good idea to post pictures of yourself while committing a crime on facebook:http://technolog.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2011/...ilty-?gt1=43001 Link to post Share on other sites
SuitedAces21 2,722 Posted February 25, 2011 Share Posted February 25, 2011 In case anyone was wondering, it's NOT a good idea to post pictures of yourself while committing a crime on facebook:http://technolog.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2011/...ilty-?gt1=43001 i know i tell that to all my clients Link to post Share on other sites
DinkDonk 1 Posted February 25, 2011 Share Posted February 25, 2011 LG, the outfit is great. It's a very nice balance of sexy and cute. Since you don't know me, you can just assume I have immaculate taste and my opinion is superior to everyone else. Link to post Share on other sites
Sickinfo2 291 Posted February 25, 2011 Share Posted February 25, 2011 Drunk as a skunk at 11am on a school day? Sounds like LG has some new competition for the protege position.Nah.... Once I train her to wear a plaid skirt along with a pony tail, TOGETHER WE WILL RULE THE WORLD! Unnecessary.Quitenow here's a guy who knows how to plan aheadRemember...been there...done thatYou and Mexi will be pleased to know that Ive recently been watching that UFC stuff. Its quite entertaining. I actually dented a couple beer cans during tonights episodeI'm glad Beans is back.So youre the one?In other news, I plan on going to the horse races tomorrow afternoon. Since we all know that Im an awful track bettor and couldnt even win a cent for you guys the last trip, I plan on changing things up this go-round....Unbeknownst to my compadres on this outing, Im going to sit outside in the bleachers with a ouiji board wearing an indian headdress......and around my neck my lucky donkey jawbone will hang just for good measureI dare someone to doubt me on this Link to post Share on other sites
AmScray 355 Posted February 25, 2011 Share Posted February 25, 2011 Can I get a response in your life skills thread? Ignoring the fact that I desperately want your approval, I really do want to know your thoughts about taking care of an automatic timepiece. For example: I worked with two sales guys, and one told me to definitely have it serviced (or whatever they call it) every few years, while the other (the one who clearly loved watches) told me not to bother unless it starts to gain/lose a significant amount of time.Well, you first have to understand where either side is coming from.The "service at regular intervals" crowd are coming from the vantage similar to that of changing the oil on you car. Obviously, in time, the critical bearing surfaces will expend their lubrication and unless they're re-oiled, mechanical wear will ensue. The other side maintains that if the watch is running and keeping time, that's the job its supposed to do, so why bother opening the hood and tearing shit up if nothing's broken? I tend to come down somewhere between the two positions... First off, dissembling a mechanical wristwatch is a bastard ************ and itself, can create significant wear on the operating tolerances. I'd guess that a single disassembly probably imparts as much aggregate wear as a year of peaceful running. Given the tollerences associated with watches, repeatedly taking them apart and putting them back together is a big deal. Mechanical watches aren't automotive engines or AK47's. Those tolerances are supposed to be ridiculously close. A good watch is going to have it's parts properly hardened, which means that 'wear' isn't going to me much of an issue over the life of the watch from just running and lubrication plays only a moderate role in this. The springs and running mechanism just don't accomplish that much friction- it would be like if I handed you a handful of cottonballs and told you to rub it up against a cast iron skillet until it wore through... Never happen. As someone who's ****ed with the innards of very old timepieces in all states of repair from wet and rusted solid to brand new condition, it's pretty clear that regular COA isn't *that* big of a deal for certain designs that are otherwise keeping time. My thought is this.If the timepiece is losing/gaining time, go in for a COA.If it's been 10 years or more since your last service and the watch is regularly worn (or lives on a winder), a COA can't hurt. Lets say you've had the timepiece for 6 years, it's still keeping chronometer-like time but the factory suggests you send it in for service at Year 5... Should you panic? No. Not at all. Since watchmaker is now a 'boutique' profession, the costs associated with service have gotten astronomical, which means that hyper-vigilant servicing just isn't cost effective on a watch that costs less than $10K, or whatever. Link to post Share on other sites
LongLiveYorke 38 Posted February 25, 2011 Share Posted February 25, 2011 Yeah, I really like the outfit. Very cute. Now you have the racist ex-con vote and the dorky, introverted scientist vote. WINNAR! Link to post Share on other sites
DinkDonk 1 Posted February 25, 2011 Share Posted February 25, 2011 Yeah, I really like the outfit. Very cute. Now you have the racist ex-con vote and the dorky, introverted scientist vote. WINNAR!Ahem. You forgot the immaculate taste vote. Link to post Share on other sites
loogie 115 Posted February 25, 2011 Share Posted February 25, 2011 This job search is trying to break me. When I graduated, I was told that it was going to be easy, that I would have a bunch of options and could be picky. I didn't believe them, and sure enough, I was right. Maybe I don't interview well. I was passed on by an agency in Ft. Lauderdale -- FT. FUCKING LAUDERDALE -- because the creative director is "loud and wild" and likes people that are the same. Apparently, I wasn't loud and wild enough in my phone interview. The rage is beginning to build inside me. First, an agency cherry picks my partner away (seriously damaging my new hire value) and now a 2nd tier agency passes because I don't seem enough like a party animal. Whoever does end up taking me is going to get a machine hell bent on embarrassing every agency that's passed on me. I'm taking each of these no-hires personally. I have no family. I have no desire to party. I will spend every hour awake working, writing, concepting, and I will bring my future agency up in the ranks. I will be the Adam Dunn of advertising, swinging nonstop and occasionally connecting for monster bombs. Only there's no strike limit in the ad world. I have no fear of bringing a shitty idea as my legacy on this forum proves. One success is worth dozens of failures. Baleedat. Like Red from Shawshank, eventually I will win one of these parole hearings/interviews and then I'm going to mash. Link to post Share on other sites
El Guapo 8 Posted February 25, 2011 Share Posted February 25, 2011 This job search is trying to break me. When I graduated, I was told that it was going to be easy, that I would have a bunch of options and could be picky. I didn't believe them, and sure enough, I was right. Maybe I don't interview well. I was passed on by an agency in Ft. Lauderdale -- FT. FUCKING LAUDERDALE -- because the creative director is "loud and wild" and likes people that are the same. Apparently, I wasn't loud and wild enough in my phone interview. The rage is beginning to build inside me. First, an agency cherry picks my partner away (seriously damaging my new hire value) and now a 2nd tier agency passes because I don't seem enough like a party animal. Whoever does end up taking me is going to get a machine hell bent on embarrassing every agency that's passed on me. I'm taking each of these no-hires personally. I have no family. I have no desire to party. I will spend every hour awake working, writing, concepting, and I will bring my future agency up in the ranks. I will be the Adam Dunn of advertising, swinging nonstop and occasionally connecting for monster bombs. Only there's no strike limit in the ad world. I have no fear of bringing a shitty idea as my legacy on this forum proves. One success is worth dozens of failures. Baleedat. Like Red from Shawshank, eventually I will win one of these parole hearings/interviews and then I'm going to mash.Pretty sure you just wrote your next phone interview script. Good job. Link to post Share on other sites
vbnautilus 48 Posted February 25, 2011 Share Posted February 25, 2011 I dunno, if you've been rejected a couple of times you should probably just give up. Link to post Share on other sites
DinkDonk 1 Posted February 25, 2011 Share Posted February 25, 2011 Spademan is sitting smugly somewhere, smiling about the motivation he instilled in you, Loogie.And how stupid you are for not realizing it was him that propelled you to this current state of work-mania.Edit- Don't shoot too high, though. You're not Ricky Gervais or anything. Link to post Share on other sites
gobears 0 Posted February 25, 2011 Share Posted February 25, 2011 Yeah, I really like the outfit. Very cute. Now you have the racist ex-con vote and the dorky, introverted scientist vote. WINNAR!I concur - add the Asian voteOh and congrats Steve on member of the month - almost missed it! Link to post Share on other sites
loogie 115 Posted February 25, 2011 Share Posted February 25, 2011 Pretty sure you just wrote your next phone interview script. Good job.I wonder how it would go over. Maybe I'll try it.I dunno, if you've been rejected a couple of times you should probably just give up.Submitting to two agencies in two months is going above and beyond. What am I supposed to do? Send a third email? Insanity.Spademan is sitting smugly somewhere, smiling about the motivation he instilled in you, Loogie.And how stupid you are for not realizing it was him that propelled you to this current state of work-mania.Thank goodness for that miserable bastard. Without him, I'd be lost.And thanks to all of you for putting up with my rant. It was either here or Facebook. I'd much rather me putting this energy toward a paycheck. Link to post Share on other sites
AmScray 355 Posted February 25, 2011 Share Posted February 25, 2011 What exactly is it that you do?Creative concept shit?Do you write copy? Link to post Share on other sites
ShakeZuma 585 Posted February 25, 2011 Share Posted February 25, 2011 Come on!haha, don't worry man, he was just joking. with my hair and your collection of slim fit western shirts, there's no way anybody beats either of us and they all know it. ridiculously attractive high five.In case anyone was wondering, it's NOT a good idea to post pictures of yourself while committing a crime on facebook:http://technolog.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2011/...ilty-?gt1=43001 hey timwakefield, I believe you owe scram an apology.You and Mexi will be pleased to know that Ive recently been watching that UFC stuff. Its quite entertaining. I actually dented a couple beer cans during tonights episodeyou know, I haven't watched a damn bit of it in over a year. kinda miss it actually. without tv and with my friends who used to get the payperviews not getting them anymore, it's pretty hard to catch it now. you know what else I just recently started missing? fucking poker. got the urge to play last weekend and still kind of want to. haven't wanted to play in years. maybe I'll do that too sometime! and maybe I'll get a girlfriend too! yeah right, off to update my netflix queue.This job search is trying to break me. When I graduated, I was told that it was going to be easy, that I would have a bunch of options and could be picky. I didn't believe them, and sure enough, I was right. Maybe I don't interview well. I was passed on by an agency in Ft. Lauderdale -- FT. FUCKING LAUDERDALE -- because the creative director is "loud and wild" and likes people that are the same. Apparently, I wasn't loud and wild enough in my phone interview. The rage is beginning to build inside me. First, an agency cherry picks my partner away (seriously damaging my new hire value) and now a 2nd tier agency passes because I don't seem enough like a party animal. Whoever does end up taking me is going to get a machine hell bent on embarrassing every agency that's passed on me. I'm taking each of these no-hires personally. I have no family. I have no desire to party. I will spend every hour awake working, writing, concepting, and I will bring my future agency up in the ranks. I will be the Adam Dunn of advertising, swinging nonstop and occasionally connecting for monster bombs. Only there's no strike limit in the ad world. I have no fear of bringing a shitty idea as my legacy on this forum proves. One success is worth dozens of failures. Baleedat. Like Red from Shawshank, eventually I will win one of these parole hearings/interviews and then I'm going to mash.how's your cover letter? Link to post Share on other sites
Napa_Don 688 Posted February 25, 2011 Share Posted February 25, 2011 Because of law changes at the beginning of 2010 in WA, some payday loan companies have gone out of business. Recently several ofthe old payday loan locations have re-opened as medical marijuana stores.Irony! Spademan is sitting smugly somewhere, smiling about the motivation he instilled in you, Loogie.And how stupid you are for not realizing it was him that propelled you to this current state of work-mania.Edit- Don't shoot too high, though. You're not Ricky Gervais or anything. Ya, who does this guy think he is? Ryan Reynolds in "Definitely, Maybe"? Link to post Share on other sites
LongLiveYorke 38 Posted February 25, 2011 Share Posted February 25, 2011 hey timwakefield, I believe you owe scram an apology.Humor! Link to post Share on other sites
speedz99 145 Posted February 25, 2011 Share Posted February 25, 2011 My thought is this.If the timepiece is losing/gaining time, go in for a COA.If it's been 10 years or more since your last service and the watch is regularly worn (or lives on a winder), a COA can't hurt. Lets say you've had the timepiece for 6 years, it's still keeping chronometer-like time but the factory suggests you send it in for service at Year 5... Should you panic? No. Not at all. Since watchmaker is now a 'boutique' profession, the costs associated with service have gotten astronomical, which means that hyper-vigilant servicing just isn't cost effective on a watch that costs less than $10K, or whatever.Good to know, thanks. My curiosity about this stuff has gotten annoying to the point where I think I'm going to have to get as cheap an automatic watch as possible on ebay so I can pick it apart.I dunno, if you've been rejected a couple of times you should probably just give up.Heh. Link to post Share on other sites
loogie 115 Posted February 25, 2011 Share Posted February 25, 2011 What exactly is it that you do?Creative concept shit?Do you write copy?All of that. Technically, I'm a copywriter, meaning I take part in the concepting for advertising strategies and individual executions. And I'm responsible for all of the copy/scripts in the executions. However, my skills go a little beyond just that because of my work experience and need to be in control. I also direct, edit, animate, and I've worked in all areas of film production pre to post. Oh, and julienne fries. Depending on the size of the agency I work for, I probably won't be asked to actually do those things, but I will be expected to supervise it.how's your cover letter?Cover letters don't exist in this world. Instead, the body of the email is considered to be the cover letter, and I write each one individually. Only one agency I've spoken to asked for an actual attached cover letter. These emails are difficult. They have to be loaded with humblebrags and entertaining. Yet not too long. Link to post Share on other sites
LongLiveYorke 38 Posted February 25, 2011 Share Posted February 25, 2011 Man, politics in Uganda is a pretty tough business:Uganda's President Says He'll 'Eat' Challengerhttp://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2011/02/25...lection.html?hp Link to post Share on other sites
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