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That's an odd note to find on a pair of headphones.

I read N8 as "innate," too. So much so that it didn't even occur to me that I might be wrong until Nick's post.

Jenny, Monday, 26 February 2007 18:09 (seventeen years ago) link

INNATE DAWG

dan m, Monday, 26 February 2007 18:10 (seventeen years ago) link

"THE WIRE ON THESE HEADPHONES IS TOXIC, WASH YOUR HANDS AFTER USING"


doesn't this seem a little... odd?

kenan, Monday, 26 February 2007 18:13 (seventeen years ago) link

Hey, I'm trying to plan my week a little bit. Do any of you feel like doing the trivia thing again? Just curious.

Maaaybe. Although I was talking to Jeremy, the alpha-male of What's That On Your Forehead? (the winning team last week), and he said that he does trivia at the Schoolyard Tavern at Southport and School every Tuesday. He says the trivia there is harder and/or more complex (sample question: Of these 10 monarchs, name a year within their reign.) -- but I'm curious enough that I'd like to try it out sometime.

jaymc, Monday, 26 February 2007 18:13 (seventeen years ago) link

Dan are you referring to Galway Arms trivia? R U hooked on trivia?

Jenny, Monday, 26 February 2007 18:13 (seventeen years ago) link

who makes poisonous headphones? and wherefore would they do such a dastardly thing?

kenan, Monday, 26 February 2007 18:13 (seventeen years ago) link

OK, here's what it actually says (I picked it up with a napkin so I could read it):

"California Proposition 65"
The coated electrical wire of this product contains a substance known to the state of California to be a carcinogen or reproductive toxicant.

Wash Hands After Handling

jaymc, Monday, 26 February 2007 18:15 (seventeen years ago) link

OH those silly Californians! Just don't chew on it. You'll be fine.

Jenny, Monday, 26 February 2007 18:16 (seventeen years ago) link

If you DO chew on it, wash mouth after chewing.

Jenny, Monday, 26 February 2007 18:16 (seventeen years ago) link

phtalates

n/a, Monday, 26 February 2007 18:16 (seventeen years ago) link

Yeah, Galway Arms, I R not quite hooked, but if other people are up for it I'll gladly go.

I'd be interested in checking out the other game, too, but I can't this week (Red Wings v. Blackhawks tomorrow, if anyone's interested).

dan m, Monday, 26 February 2007 18:16 (seventeen years ago) link

oops, I meant phthalates

n/a, Monday, 26 February 2007 18:16 (seventeen years ago) link

I feel light-headed.

jaymc, Monday, 26 February 2007 18:17 (seventeen years ago) link

hypochondriacs shout NOT have poisonous headphones.

kenan, Monday, 26 February 2007 18:17 (seventeen years ago) link

I want to do trivia somewhere near my house.

n/a, Monday, 26 February 2007 18:18 (seventeen years ago) link

Oh I completely forgot until now: how long has there been a second Sultan's Market? It's across the street from Galway Arms and north about 2 blocks. I noticed it on my way home last week. Anyone been there?

dan m, Monday, 26 February 2007 18:20 (seventeen years ago) link

phthalates

n/a, Monday, 26 February 2007 18:20 (seventeen years ago) link

Huh, Schoolyard is apparently a "Marquette bar" -- was Julia aware of this?

jaymc, Monday, 26 February 2007 18:22 (seventeen years ago) link

Phthalates are also frequently used in nail polish, fishing lures, adhesives, caulk, paint pigments, and sex toys made of so-called "jelly rubber." Some vendors of jelly rubber sex toys advise covering them in condoms when used internally, due to the possible health risks. The Dutch office of Greenpeace UK sought to encourage the European Union to ban sex toys that contained phthalates.

n/a, Monday, 26 February 2007 18:23 (seventeen years ago) link

Phthalates are controversial because high doses of many phthalates have shown hormonal activity in rodent studies. Studies on rodents involving large amounts of phthalates have shown damage to the liver, the kidneys, the lungs and the developing testes.

n/a, Monday, 26 February 2007 18:23 (seventeen years ago) link

the developing testes

Look out, John!

n/a, Monday, 26 February 2007 18:24 (seventeen years ago) link

j/k

n/a, Monday, 26 February 2007 18:24 (seventeen years ago) link

There is also trivia at Ginger's Ale House on Thursdays.

jaymc, Monday, 26 February 2007 18:26 (seventeen years ago) link

Also the Globe Pub (a couple doors down from Silvie's) on Tuesday.

jaymc, Monday, 26 February 2007 18:30 (seventeen years ago) link

I should wear headphones more here, but I do kind of enjoy that clockwork response when I listen to Xiu Xiu. "What on Earth are you listening to?" It never fails.

kenan, Monday, 26 February 2007 18:31 (seventeen years ago) link

I've been to the Globe once. It was for a futbol match and it was infuckingsane.

dan m, Monday, 26 February 2007 18:32 (seventeen years ago) link

Phthalates are also frequently used in nail polish, fishing lures, adhesives, caulk, paint pigments, and sex toys made of so-called "jelly rubber."


Oh, what fools these mortals be.

kenan, Monday, 26 February 2007 18:34 (seventeen years ago) link

I'm getting bored with lunch options around here. I really want a samosa right now.

jaymc, Monday, 26 February 2007 18:56 (seventeen years ago) link

i really want a Samoan right now.

kenan, Monday, 26 February 2007 18:56 (seventeen years ago) link

The Girl Scout cookie, or, like, Junior Seau?

jaymc, Monday, 26 February 2007 18:58 (seventeen years ago) link

or... ooh, a Samoa.

http://www.gscnc.org/images/cookies/samoas.jpg

kenan, Monday, 26 February 2007 18:58 (seventeen years ago) link

x post ruins joke

kenan, Monday, 26 February 2007 18:58 (seventeen years ago) link

I am eating so many girl scout cookies today, but mostly THIN MINTS OMG.

KitCat, Monday, 26 February 2007 19:02 (seventeen years ago) link

I HAVE NO GIRL SCOUT COOKIES. THIS IS A PROBLEM.

I have home-made mac, though, and it's pretty darn good.

Laurel, Monday, 26 February 2007 19:04 (seventeen years ago) link

ts: thin mints vs. samoas

You know what side I'm on.

kenan, Monday, 26 February 2007 19:05 (seventeen years ago) link

PEANUT BUTTER PATTIES

dan m, Monday, 26 February 2007 19:13 (seventeen years ago) link

It's all good.

I had a great lunch. Yay for TJ's: salad with avocado, blackberries, and lowfat ranch with a side of butternut apple soup (and tons of cookies).

KitCat, Monday, 26 February 2007 19:20 (seventeen years ago) link

Don't be silly, you can't "take" "sides" when there's only one right answer.

Laurel, Monday, 26 February 2007 19:20 (seventeen years ago) link

Why is it so hard to find a maintenance person to come out to our office to clean the boss's computer? Everyone says they either don't make house calls, only service their own machines, or just simply do not service 0KI printers... I went to the 0kidata site for a list of repair places, but everywhere I called only looks at the computers, not printers. Bastards.

KitCat, Monday, 26 February 2007 19:21 (seventeen years ago) link

to clean the boss's computer?
I meant printer. My brain is sugared up.

KitCat, Monday, 26 February 2007 19:22 (seventeen years ago) link

Don't be silly, you can't "take" "sides" when there's only one right answer.


THOS IS WHAT I AM TRYING TO TELL YOU PPL

kenan, Monday, 26 February 2007 19:24 (seventeen years ago) link

And the answer is Thin Mints. Next question!

Laurel, Monday, 26 February 2007 19:26 (seventeen years ago) link

Peanut Butter Patties? I like those ones, too!!!!

dan m, Monday, 26 February 2007 19:26 (seventeen years ago) link

Speaking of chewing headphone cords and developing sexuality, looks like no new iPod for awhile 'cause spaying kittens is $$$.

Jordan, Monday, 26 February 2007 19:27 (seventeen years ago) link

Thin mints are most popular, and you get more in a box, but I would just feel like part of the herd if I picked them.

Although I am kinda dreaming now of eating some thin mints along with a bowl of mint chocolate chip ice cream. Mint overload!

kenan, Monday, 26 February 2007 19:27 (seventeen years ago) link

(peanut butter patties OTM)

Jordan, Monday, 26 February 2007 19:27 (seventeen years ago) link

I don't think I've ever had Peanut Butter Patties. Where do you people get Girl Scout cookies? Are there Girl Scout moms in your office or something?

jaymc, Monday, 26 February 2007 19:34 (seventeen years ago) link

My officemates are all about the new lemonades. BO-RING. Gimme some chocolate or peanut butter or both.

KitCat, Monday, 26 February 2007 19:34 (seventeen years ago) link

Yeah, there are Girl Scout aunts mostly. Also, people in my office buy cookies from their friends kids and then bring them to the office to share (most notably the owner who gave us like 15 boxes to share).

KitCat, Monday, 26 February 2007 19:35 (seventeen years ago) link

I like Thin Mints but Samoas are better.

n/a, Monday, 26 February 2007 19:37 (seventeen years ago) link


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