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Nitro
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Posted Mon Dec 7th, 2009 3:34pm Post subject: War as Dinner Music
There's a lot of stuff on TV lately about Pearl Harbor, WWII and all of that history.
And I understand, to a degree, peoples interest. But as someone who has experienced war I find myself unattracted to reminders of it.
A friend invited me to dinner at his house last night, who knows my background well enough. Not only did he have the TV on the whole time, it was all death, destruction, terror, death, bombs, war,war,war madness, insanity etc etc. He's kind of one of those folks who wishes they'd experienced it for themselves. Silly goose that he is.
But damn...all I could think was 1) how quickly can I get myself off the hook and out of this dinner and 2) what kind of fucking moron decides that a good soundtrack to have a meal by is one of constant and continual sounds of war?
I lasted about ten minutes then pulled a lie out of my back pocket and got the hell out of there. I was slighty pissed about it too because he knows I'm not into all that anyhow. I don't want to think about it and I don't want to talk about it and I don't want to be reminded of it when I CAN help it. I damn sure don't want to EAT by it...
Grrrrr...
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tito
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Posted Mon Dec 7th, 2009 4:08pm Post subject: War as Dinner Music
Unpleasant. I'd have left as well and I've never been in a war situation. I'm sorry it wasn't good. 
If you had dinner at my house:
A/ It would be takeaway as I am a terrible cook.
B/ I may stop upstairs if I am depressed.
C/ I would play tasteful and restful background music.
Like This: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jzYzVMcgWhg
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Nitro
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Posted Tue Dec 8th, 2009 1:12am Post subject: War as Dinner Music
Thanks (((Tito))) - you're sweet.
I'd far prefer songs by priests about horses.
I love takeout btw and am comftorable eating it alone  lol
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tito
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Posted Tue Dec 8th, 2009 10:56am Post subject: War as Dinner Music
It's a classic isn't it?
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Nitro
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Posted Wed Dec 9th, 2009 4:08am Post subject: War as Dinner Music
Yes.
I think I was more ticked about this situation than I realized because every time I've thought about it, I get angry. I'm not sure if it's entirely directed at him, or just the thick-headed insensitivity of people in general.
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tito
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Posted Wed Dec 9th, 2009 9:02am Post subject: War as Dinner Music
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AwesomeSauceUK
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Posted Wed Dec 9th, 2009 9:47am Post subject: War as Dinner Music
The way the media is always talking about War and seemingly eternal conflict seems very Orwellian to me. Pretty soon we'll all be getting our breakfast at the Chestnut Tree Cafe.
"Because there's no such thing as rock stars, there's just people who play music, and some of them are just like us, and some of them are dicks." - Frank Turner Singer/Songwriter
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Maxx England
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Posted Thu Dec 17th, 2009 8:18pm Post subject: War as Dinner Music
My wife expects me to sit through the Jeremy Kyle Show. For Americans, this is where a man is paid to shout at People Of Walmart. Who shout at each other. And there's me sat there with a history of depression. And the oven's no use since they changed to non toxic natural gas instead of the poisonous and friendly old coal gas.
The only way is forward. Now where's the bar?
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Nitro
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Posted Fri Dec 18th, 2009 12:03pm Post subject: War as Dinner Music
Jeremy sounds like our Jerry Springer. Most of Jerry's viewing audience is there because they get to walk away thinking they're better than the people who he trots across the stage. I can't stomach the stuff but have met people who Tivo it so they can watch it later.
Personally, I'd rather take a staple gun to my corneas.
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tito
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Posted Sat Dec 19th, 2009 12:03pm Post subject: War as Dinner Music
This should serve as a warning to avoid people named Jerry/Jeremy.
Although I did used to work for a Gerard who was very nice.
Actually I like Jerry (From popular comedy duo 'Tom and Jerry') too.
And I like Jeremy Paxman presenting University Challenge.
I take it back. We should affiliate ourselves with people named Jerry/Jeremy all the time.
Thankyou for your time and patience. Good afternoon.
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quantumofire
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Posted Sat Dec 19th, 2009 1:36pm Post subject: War as Dinner Music
Ophs
http://quantumofire.blogspot.com/
Breaking contradictions in his mind was, to him, like walking through a winter forest snapping twigs underfoot.
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Moabismyfather
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Posted Tue Feb 9th, 2010 12:01pm Post subject: War as Dinner Music
"I lasted about ten minutes then pulled a grenade out of my back pocket and got the hell out of there".
Every ounce of my being believed that is what you were about to say.
= D
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Nitro
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Posted Tue Feb 9th, 2010 5:45pm Post subject: War as Dinner Music
LOL I suppose I more than got my point across then...
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