tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2313795221042048302.post2234769955455434531..comments2023-05-22T07:43:33.043-06:00Comments on www.srossi.net: Should be standard Prom attire;Max Sartinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07271198231897203659noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2313795221042048302.post-49805427115968726562008-09-06T14:05:00.000-06:002008-09-06T14:05:00.000-06:00DB's too nice a guy to be that demanding, like you...DB's too nice a guy to be that demanding, like you say, he likes to laugh to much. So did the old librarian, but usually at someone's expense.<BR/><BR/>I like the vest idea, you do see those in multi-colors and all ruffly with the cumberbund, so that would preserve the subtlty of the joke. Maybe they should be sold as a pair?Max Sartinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07271198231897203659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2313795221042048302.post-50529591863337224792008-09-06T11:27:00.000-06:002008-09-06T11:27:00.000-06:00Well, it didn't sound like JW, and I thought CC ha...Well, it didn't sound like JW, and I thought CC had gone elsewhere, but I had to ask.<BR/>Sounds like a real joy.<BR/>Reminds me of the librarian you knew at our jr. high, of whom we are now rid. (Can't imagine our current librarian/computer guru whom you know picking a fight -- he laughs too much.)<BR/><BR/>How about a tuxedo vest of multi-colored condoms with a black suit? that could work....A Paperback Writerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10155962941590663738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2313795221042048302.post-80014322212083815462008-09-06T10:21:00.000-06:002008-09-06T10:21:00.000-06:00I agree 100% that both parties are responsible for...I agree 100% that both parties are responsible for birth control, and that even in the year 2008 there is still a pervasive message that only the girl "gets caught" with the unwanted pregnancy (which is why I loved that Planned Parenthood billboard that showed a boy looking 9 months pregnant across from the pregnant girl with some tag line about both being responsible). But I do think that since tuxedos that colorful died along with disco, the medium of multicolored condoms and the humor lend itself better to womens clothing. The humor is in that at first glance the dress looks unremarkable. It takes a second glance to notice it's all condoms (at least for me it did). I think that had it been a tuxedo, the distinction would have been either too immediate (multicolored condoms), or in the case of all black condoms, maybe so subtle that it would have gone unnoticed.<BR/> <BR/>As for the counselor, she was not at your school when I was there, I knew her from before that, when I taught up in the Cove. Counselor JW is still with us and CC is now vice-principal at a Jr. High a bit south from you. We talked to her the beginning of the week and she was a little frustrated because the previous administration had a hands off approach to dealing with fights. She had 4 in the first 6 days. <BR/><BR/>See ya at 4:00.Max Sartinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07271198231897203659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2313795221042048302.post-12827500985487751672008-09-05T21:38:00.000-06:002008-09-05T21:38:00.000-06:00Yes, but notice how even such a "modern"...Yes, but notice how even such a "modern" and "enlightened" bit of prom attire STILL clings to the sexist notion that it's always the female's responsibility to control whatever happens in the bedroom/backseat? I mean, this is clever. But why isn't it a tuxedo made of condoms? Why not send the old Boy Scout message that a GUY needs to be prepared. After all, presumably it's not the girl who needs to wear them in the more traditional way.... (Yes, I think it's fine for a woman to carry condoms. I just don't like the idea that it is HER fault if she doesn't.)<BR/>Funny, but not so funny at the same time.<BR/>Sorry for being a (*&^%, but the whole crapload of pseudofeminism that came with Sarah Palin has got me in a not-so-amused mood this week.<BR/><BR/>On another note, do I know this charming counselor? I can't remember if both the ones I once worked with are still at your high school, but one of those could be a real pain in the butt. Can't help but wonder....<BR/><BR/>Oh, I got a wedding present off the list provided for the the couple. I had a coupon and got a good deal. I'll tell you how much I paid tomorrow (a bit tacky on a blog, I think), and you can decide if/how you wish to contribute. <BR/>I'll call you just before I head out, but plan on seeing me navigating that difficult driveway of yours right around 4:00. Okay?A Paperback Writerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10155962941590663738noreply@blogger.com