Silliness The Rhythm Nation stands ready to serve! - Page 2

DixieGal · 11-07-2008, 12:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve Jordan

[B]

Y'know,,, it amazes me sometimes, how there are very few issues in this song that are not still serious problems today...

WOO.

I'm DixieGal and I'm not running for anything, and I approve of this message. C'mon people, now, shine on your brother, everybody get together, try to love one another, right now.

Greg Anos · 11-07-2008, 12:52 PM

Why have we run so hard
Just to be where we've been?

RSE

Well, I've been used, and I've used
And most days I'm confused
But, I don't mind.
I broke a few hearts
And burned a few bridges
In my time.
But, don't get me wrong
This ain't no sad song
In my mind.

You see, you win some, you lose some,
It's all in the name of the game.

I've had some dreams come true
And some plans fall through in my time
Yet from the gutters in the sidestreets
To the President's suite
They talk the same line.
And I've drank some good wine
And had a damned fine time
In my time.

You see, you win some, you lose some,
It's all in the name of the game.

I said, you win some, you lose some,
It's all in the name of the game...

Garfield French
(Garfield - Reason To Be)

montsnmags · 11-07-2008, 09:31 PM

I am soul!

daffy4u · 11-07-2008, 09:35 PM

What about the people who don't have rhythm? Do we kick 'em out?

montsnmags · 11-07-2008, 09:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by daffy4u

What about the people who don't have rhythm? Do we kick 'em out?

If you can get within flailing arms and legs of this particular deckchair-crossed-with-a-giraffe-having-an-epileptic-fit you are welcome to try kick me out. Watch my "Born to Be Alive" cane though - its trajectory is unpredictable.

I am disco, and I am soul!

daffy4u · 11-07-2008, 09:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by montsnmags

If you can get within flailing arms and legs of this particular deckchair-crossed-with-a-giraffe-having-an-epileptic-fit you are welcome to try kick me out. Watch my "Born to Be Alive" cane though - its trajectory is unpredictable.

I am disco, and I am soul!

Uhh... you... you can stay 'cuz I'm scared of you.

montsnmags · 11-07-2008, 10:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by daffy4u

Uhh... you... you can stay 'cuz I'm scared of you.

It's because I am soul, isn't it?

Cheers,
Marc (staying until the punchline)

ShortNCuddlyAm · 11-08-2008, 08:44 AM

technotechnotechnotechno - well - it's got rhythm

Steven Lyle Jordan · 11-09-2008, 05:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by daffy4u

What about the people who don't have rhythm? Do we kick 'em out?

Are you insane? We need them to document our danci-- uh, good works! Yeah, 'cause dancing is just a metaphor for working in unison and cooperation.

So, the people without rhythm will go into production. That is, the behind-the-scenes work, as befits their innate talents.

NOT a motto of the Rhythm Nation: Your friends don't dance, and if they don't dance, then they're no friends of mine!

Steven Lyle Jordan · 11-12-2008, 10:40 AM

Proclamation of the Rhythm Nation:

We have struck a significant alliance with the Squares.

The Squares have often suffered the opinions of other groups. However, the Squares have proven themselves to be good, pragmatic, forward-looking Americans. They frequently trim their hair. They like bands in business suits, and watch them on TV. They work out 'most everyday, and watch what they eat.

The Rhythm Nation has come to realize that here, there, and everywhere, the Squares are, in fact, hip. Squareness is a state of being whose time has come. They are therefore considered worthy allies in the fight to change America for the better.

Motto of the Squares: I know that it's crazy, I know that it's nowhere, but I can tell what's going on!

DixieGal · 11-12-2008, 10:53 AM

I suffer the shame of being in a "mixed" marriage. It's true. Tim has no sense of rhythm. There, I said it. [sob]

We had to go to this new country/western bar last Friday, because it was opening night and his cousin's band is the house band. At one point, I found myself counting out loud to him as he twitched across the dance floor, just trying to help him locate a beat, any beat, besides the one playing in his feet.

It's getting worse. He used to be able to fake it, you know, slow dance or at least just stand there and shuffle along beside me. Now he isn't even making an effort. He just stands there and twitches, and occasionally throws his hands into the air quite inappropriately.

You know that sexy move where you turn your back and sort of grind up against him? Well, I caught myself doing that just so I wouldn't have to look at him.

I know, true love blah blah blah. Be glad you have a man who wants to dance with you because a lot of girls do not blah blah blah. But c'mon, at least try to count along to the beat with me. At one point, it was so ugly that I thought about maybe quietly clapping in his face to see if he could catch a beat.

I'm glad he has a strong back, so he can at least fetch and carry for us here in the Rhythm Nation.

Steven Lyle Jordan · 11-12-2008, 10:56 AM

Response of the Rhythm Nation:

We can find better work for him than that. No Steppin Fetchits allowed in the Rhythm Nation! Woo!

DixieGal · 11-12-2008, 11:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve Jordan

Response of the Rhythm Nation:

We can find better work for him than that. No Steppin Fetchits allowed in the Rhythm Nation!

What, you want me to let him keep on dancing? He loves it, true, and is not ashamed of himself. He just dances to the beat of a different drummer. A lot different. Think Animal from the Muppet Show.

pshrynk · 11-12-2008, 11:07 AM

I dance like the British Entry for EuroVision.

GeoffC · 11-12-2008, 12:10 PM

those who populate the rhythm nation obviously practised it wrongly .... :ducksasthebrickbatsflewpast:

11-12-2008, 10:56 AM	#27
Steven Lyle Jordan Grand Sorcerer Posts: 8,478 Karma: 5171130 Join Date: Jan 2006 Device: none	Response of the Rhythm Nation: We can find better work for him than that. No Steppin Fetchits allowed in the Rhythm Nation! Woo! Last edited by Steven Lyle Jordan; 11-12-2008 at 12:26 PM.

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Greg Anos Grand Sorcerer Posts: 11,340 Karma: 35112572 Join Date: Jan 2008 Device: Pocketbook	Why have we run so hard Just to be where we've been? RSE Well, I've been used, and I've used And most days I'm confused But, I don't mind. I broke a few hearts And burned a few bridges In my time. But, don't get me wrong This ain't no sad song In my mind. You see, you win some, you lose some, It's all in the name of the game. I've had some dreams come true And some plans fall through in my time Yet from the gutters in the sidestreets To the President's suite They talk the same line. And I've drank some good wine And had a damned fine time In my time. You see, you win some, you lose some, It's all in the name of the game. I said, you win some, you lose some, It's all in the name of the game... Garfield French (Garfield - Reason To Be)

11-07-2008, 09:31 PM	#18
montsnmags Grand Sorcerer Posts: 10,155 Karma: 4632658 Join Date: Nov 2007 Device: none	I am soul!

11-07-2008, 09:35 PM	#19
daffy4u I'm Super Kindle-icious Posts: 6,734 Karma: 2434103 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Long Drive, Calinadia Candafornia Device: KDXG, KT, Oasis	What about the people who don't have rhythm? Do we kick 'em out?

11-08-2008, 08:44 AM	#23
ShortNCuddlyAm WWHALD Posts: 7,879 Karma: 337114 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Mitcham, Surrey, UK Device: iPad. Selling my silver 505 here	technotechnotechnotechno - well - it's got rhythm

11-12-2008, 10:40 AM	#25
Steven Lyle Jordan Grand Sorcerer Posts: 8,478 Karma: 5171130 Join Date: Jan 2006 Device: none	Proclamation of the Rhythm Nation: We have struck a significant alliance with the Squares. The Squares have often suffered the opinions of other groups. However, the Squares have proven themselves to be good, pragmatic, forward-looking Americans. They frequently trim their hair. They like bands in business suits, and watch them on TV. They work out 'most everyday, and watch what they eat. The Rhythm Nation has come to realize that here, there, and everywhere, the Squares are, in fact, hip. Squareness is a state of being whose time has come. They are therefore considered worthy allies in the fight to change America for the better. Motto of the Squares: I know that it's crazy, I know that it's nowhere, but I can tell what's going on!

11-12-2008, 10:53 AM	#26
DixieGal Hi There! Posts: 7,473 Karma: 2930523 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ft Lauderdale Device: iPad	I suffer the shame of being in a "mixed" marriage. It's true. Tim has no sense of rhythm. There, I said it. [sob] We had to go to this new country/western bar last Friday, because it was opening night and his cousin's band is the house band. At one point, I found myself counting out loud to him as he twitched across the dance floor, just trying to help him locate a beat, any beat, besides the one playing in his feet. It's getting worse. He used to be able to fake it, you know, slow dance or at least just stand there and shuffle along beside me. Now he isn't even making an effort. He just stands there and twitches, and occasionally throws his hands into the air quite inappropriately. You know that sexy move where you turn your back and sort of grind up against him? Well, I caught myself doing that just so I wouldn't have to look at him. I know, true love blah blah blah. Be glad you have a man who wants to dance with you because a lot of girls do not blah blah blah. But c'mon, at least try to count along to the beat with me. At one point, it was so ugly that I thought about maybe quietly clapping in his face to see if he could catch a beat. I'm glad he has a strong back, so he can at least fetch and carry for us here in the Rhythm Nation.

11-12-2008, 11:07 AM	#29
pshrynk Beepbeep n beebeep, yeah! Posts: 11,726 Karma: 8255450 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: La Crosse, Wisconsin, aka America's IceBox Device: iThingie, KmkII, I miss Zelda!	I dance like the British Entry for EuroVision.

11-12-2008, 12:10 PM	#30
GeoffC Chocolate Grasshopper ... Posts: 27,599 Karma: 20821184 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Scotland Device: Muse HD , Cybook Gen3 , Pocketbook 302 (Black) , Nexus 10: wife has PW	those who populate the rhythm nation obviously practised it wrongly .... :ducksasthebrickbatsflewpast:

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