Chathouse Ezine

February 05, 2001      Issue #44

Note: I am currently in the process of going over the old issues and making some changes and moving them to Chathouse space so that we're not at risk of Angelfire closing the account for inactivity (if they do this before I finish moving the issues, the links on the Table of Contents page will no longer work). During this process I will be changing the layout of said issues, taking out some of the images and making some minor changes.
Next week the Ezine will not feature a floor as I will be on the road this week heading home from Texas and I don't think I'll have much chat time when I first get there *L*. However, the following week we will be featuring the Downstairs level of the Chathouse!
Happy Reading -MichiganStorm™ (ch_zine@hotmail.com)

Page 2: My2Cents & Featured Chatters

Comedy
~*Chat Diva*~

Comedy Central, a popular cable network in the States, and anywhere else that offers Primestar, Dish Network or Direct TV, offers a variety of comedy programs for it's viewers. Which program you'd like to watch would depend on your sense of humor. It seems they are always running re-runs of Saturday Night Live for those fans who might enjoy watching programs that are over ten years old and no longer humorous, but they also show new episodes as well. The Kids In The Hall, a show I never saw the humor in, plays on Weekdays at 2:00 & 2:30 PM/ET. You can watch reruns of the original Who's Line is it Anyway or Sports Night or new episodes of The Daily Show w/ Jon Stewart or TV Funhouse, which is one of the strangest shows I've ever watched. Strangers With Candy is another show (I'll never understand why) that makes me laugh each time I watch it. There's other shows I haven't bothered to watch, or at least have no memory of watching that I plan to check out eventually, such as Uptight Citizens Brigade, That's My Bush! and Strip Mall. Then, of course, my favorite of their line up, South Park.
What is South Park? It's a town in Colorado actually, not only in the animated series but on the map as well. The four main characters (Cartman, Kyle, Stan and Kenny) have just entered their fourth grade years and despite their age they've led very adventurous lives this far. They have each faced issues of their own throughout the shows existance. Kenny, "the orange coat kid" as Charles Manson called him in one of the Christmas episodes, is from the other side of the tracks. His family is extremely poor; his father a drunk and his mother a hick. When he speaks he is rarely understood due to the hood of his coat being tied tightly across his mouth and the poor kid dies at the end of every episode made except one -Hanky the Christmas Poo (a Christmas special). Kyle is a little jewish boy with who's little brother is adopted from Canada, his father is a lawyer and his mother somewhat of an activist. Kyle faces the issues of being the only Jewish boy among his friends and how this makes him feel, this is actually what led to Hanky's existance to begin with. Hanky, a turd with a Santa hat, came to life right before Kyle's eyes while he tried to sort his inner feelings of being Jewish and not celebrating Christmas while at the same time his mother is leading demonstrations to change the Christmas play so that it wouldn't offend Jews. Cartman, the little squatty boy, is constantly trying to defend his mother's non-existant honor. His mother has been on the cover or Crack Whore magazine as well as being featured on an Internet porn site. In the past he's faced issues like being overweight and not knowing who his father really was, however he did find the answer to that question; his mother IS his father! He's got a pet, Kitty Kitty, who tries to steal his pot-pies and Cheesy Poofs and one hell of a singing voice, he's sang "Come Sail Away" for Chef Aid and, of course, the song about Kyles mom "Kyle's Mom Is A Bitch" which went over big with everyone but her obviously. Stan has an older sister who's favorite word to slur between her braces is 'turd' and I've never figured out what his parent do, except once his mom stripped the sheriff and tied him up in the basement. Other than his bad luck with his sister he also has just as bad of luck with his pets; he's had an evil gold fish from a parallel universe (also where the friendly Carman came from) and a gay dog that ran off to join the Big Al's Big Gay Boat Ride because Stan couldn't come to grips with his (the dogs) sexual preference and he (again, the dog) felt lonely and unwanted. Big Gay Al taught Stan that it was ok for his dog to be homosexual by taking him along on the boat ride.

Now, doesn't that sound like humor? What about when Cartman was thrown from a bull and hit his head? He thought he was a Korean prostitute! The boys once ran a "toothfairy scam" in which they'd dress Cartman up as the toothfairy and he'd sneak into other childrens room taking the money that their parents would leave in place of a lost tooth, now to me this episode was very humorous. And the Chef Aid episode when Ozzy Osbourne bit Kenny's head off and Mr. Hat physically assaulted Mr. Twig before breaking Chef and Mr. Garrison out of jail.
I may find this to be true comedy, but you may not. This is called an opinion and is most likely based on my sense of humor. I haven't been able to catch it very often lately but I managed to pull a wav off the net from a recent episode, to listen to it click here. Please don't be offended by my choice in wavs as I found it to be in the truest sense of comedy, while listening imagine a nine year old boy talking to a sales clerk.

Perhaps you don't find this amusing, but if it makes someone smile or laugh without making others feel belittled or degrated then it is humor. If South Park isn't funny perhaps you'd have gotten a good laugh out of the last match on RAW tonight? McMahon teamed Stone Cold up with Triple H to wrestle Rock and Kurt Angel, it's true, it's true!

~Chat Dominatrix~

Pet Peeves

Through months of talking with the chatters I have listened to and kept a few complaints about our chat world. Now I'm not talking about complaints about or to the Chathouse itself. But more like the everyday annoyances or pet peeves stemming from chatting in the same place as those who should not be permitted anywhere near a computer!! So I thought I would share a few of them with you and ask you all  to send in yours!

1.  I think the chatters should have to have an I.Q. test before they can register!!!! And the score should be at least a triple digit one, or they will get banned for life with no retest given!

2. Ebonics, need i say more? *LOL*

3. More chatters in here need to practice Momma's law!  if you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything at all!

4. The freaking morons who spend an hour yelling back and forth to each other that their going to kick each others butt!! I literally get so pissed off that i end up screaming IT'S A COMPUTER YOU @SSHOLES! 

5. The winners who think they are so smooth that they can pull off walking in the room and sending one mass pm to all the females *L* it's like that theory *throw enough hooks in the water you'll be bound to catch something* but in their case it'd most likely be just crabs *LOL* And cyber ones at that!~!

So that's a few things some of you find annoying, but I know this list is far from complete. So email in your pet peeves, and I'll post them along with a few of mine!

ChatDominatrix@hotmail.com

Chathouse News

Room Images
Grabs a hold of the revolving door on this subject, long enough to announce.......
Posting of pictures and tags are back to stay on the First Floor! And before all of the complaints and the whining that makes me actually forget this is an adult floor start coming in. Let me add, that back with the pictures and tags is also the (( Do not display images)) option!!  And not only have the Daemons supplied this option for your chatting convenience, they have also made it available to you with free unlimited clicks!

(( Additional taxes or fees may apply. Void where prohibited. ))

Help Wanted
The Ladies Room Search for a Janitor has begun!! They now have a Application form to be filled out by anyone interested! Male and Females may apply!
But I advise before filling out this application you click on the View Resume option to see what others have said before you fill yours out! As of this moment there is only one application in, and well from the answers this one has, if he doesn't make janitor for the Ladies Room, I just might hire him! ~WEG~
I'll be commenting next week on some of my favorite applications and/or answers. Though keep in mind, what I say has no bearing on who gets hired!
To fill out your resume, just go to Application site below, click on Post Resume and answer the questions!

The Application!
(( Due to the fact the Ladies Room is an adult only room,
you must be 18 or older to apply. ))

Stolen Forum post:
look limpdick.... why don't you [censored] email my ass if you got a problem with me, and it appears you do... or stand out & accknowledge who you are.... or are you too chickenshit to be a man & say who you are!!!! Everyone I've talked with knows who I am even with this handle.... becuz I'm so [censored] special to rememeber... but you just seem to be another loser.... so unless you can get that little bitty tiny dick up & say who you are, and stop hiding..... shut the [censored] hell up pig slop & let ppl BITCH & Complain & FIGHT in piece!

Added Quote
Silk Mistress sent in this weeks winning quote, which is,
"Enjoy yourself. If you can't enjoy yourself, enjoy someone else."

To submit your favorite quote, joke, license plate or motto for a chance to win and be added to the Random Quotes, email it in, along with your handle to...
quotes@chathouse.com


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ChatDominatrix@hotmail.com

Horoscopes 
By Texas Storm

February 5 - 12

 

Taurus April 20 - May 20
As far as your senses are concerned, it's an early spring. People are treating one another with respect, and maybe even love. You feel as if you could follow beauty to the ends of the earth.

Leo July 23 - August 22
The middle ground seems safe, but it shrinks with each passing hour. Be ready to move, because soon you'll have to rejoin the dance. Intuition feels like a gift from the gods when it finally strikes.

Virgo August 23 - September 22
Mediocrity gets a pat on the back, but excellence is lavishly celebrated. Without playing favorites, you know which person is most appropriate for the job that you have in mind. Travel in circles worthy of your attention.

Gemini May 21 - June 20
Remain neutral unless someone pushes your joy buttons. Concentrate on what you know how to change. Despite your emotional maturity, strive to stay young at heart.

Capricorn December 22 - January 19
It never rains, but it pours. After a long drought, a deluge of opportunity sets your beached boat rocking again. Now you have to choose between many likely candidates. Life should always be this tough.

Cancer June 21 - July 22
Your voice carries in tones that are both commanding and compassionate. Your wisdom moves people who might otherwise go their own ways. For the next day or so, wishes actually do come true.

Pisces February 19 - March 20
You're lost in a process too dense and magical to explain. You switch easily from playing in the mud to soaring above the clouds, and vice versa. Professional creatives can't believe that they're getting paid for this


Aries March 21 - April 19
You'd like others to keep their distance, but they continue to infringe upon your personal space. Patience and tempers might be short. If you can get through today, the hardest part should be over.


Libra September 23 - October 22
Competition is stiff and inconsiderate of personal weakness. Show yourself as a worthy opponent without resorting to ridiculous posturing. Libra knows enough about the rules to make them work in their favor.


Scorpio October 23 - November 21
You seem to be in command but, as Peter Blegvad sings, 'Something else is working harder.' Accept success on terms that work for the good of everybody. Have faith in an unfolding dream.

Sagittarius November 22 - December 21
General guidelines are different than specific plans. A lover or confidant demands quality time outside of your usual budget. Once you're in over your head, you may actually like the feeling.

Aquarius January 20 - February 18

Familiarity breeds stagnation. A story that you've repeated too many times begins to weaken your defense. Feelings change over time -- recognize that and move on from here

This Week In Science
J.C.
Well I'm at a bit of a loss this week as there were not any really exciting science stories, So I'll do a few different things this week.

A) I'd like to begin the science question of the week. Got a nagging question about something scientific you want answered. Send it to me. Wanna know how, or why something works, mail me that too. azhri@hotmail.com

B) I'd like to send out an invitation for everyone to stop by The War Room and check out the topics. I'm sure that there is something going on that will interest you.

And now, on to what science there is.

NASA announced this week that they have made great break through in PILOTLESS planes. That is, the ability to remotely control aircraft with a VIRTUAL cockpit from the ground with a new type of Neurological connection. Sensitive little electrodes are connected to the skin, when the pilot moves the electrodes detect impulses in the nerves. A computer reads these impulses and uses them to control the plane. Kind of neat, but I doubt it will replace REAL pilots anytime in the next 50 years.

Space shuttle Atlantis is scheduled to take off this Wednesday after it's nearly 3 weeks of delay carrying the ISS Lab Destiny, a 1.4 billion dollar module for the International Space Station.

And that's about it this week. If you're really into space and science stop by www.space.com it's a really nice site.
~Thoughts of an Angel~
Angelface

"My Story of Chat"

I am coming up on my 3rd chat anniversary *soft smile* meaning that it has been 3 years since I first stepped into the Chathouse..I got started on chatting by my little sister *G* she showed me the chathouse and that was it ..I was hooked the first 6 months I was the biggest chat junkie *L* too much so as I look back on it now..

I started chatting in the Windy City (which for those that dont know is on the Next Level) *S* I never knew that in this room I would meet such wonderful friends as I did my first true chat friend and Sis I met there her handle was LadyGreenEyes™..to this day we still talk and exchange emails..although I dont see her as much as I used to we are still very close and I will always thank her for her kindness and introducing me to other wonderful friends such as Kristyl and Lioness™ and Chris *F*™ and SummerBreeze *S* each of these ladies are like sisters to me and we all STILL chat together *L*..

In was also in this room that I attempted my first online relationship *L* nope I am not disclosing his name *L* so we will call him Tennessee Jerk *L* well Jerk seemed to be sweet and kind in chat but once we met in real life things just fizzled and from there I decided that I would not use to chat to meet men *L* how did I ever know that this wouldnt last *S*

After that whole fiasco I decided to start looking for new chat friends and I wandered into Joe's Diner *BAS* my home and still my home..(also on the Next Level) when I first came there everyone was so friendly the first chatters I talked to were Twostep and Old Romantic and Teddy Bear *G* I still talk to 2 of them one is MIA *L* but I was amazed at how wonderful and friendly everyone was...I brought with me some of my friends from the Windy City and now we all chat in Joes *L*

I have been chatting in Joes now for over 2 years and have made sooooo many friends I couldnt begin to describe or tell you all of them..I have met to this day 12 chatters from Joe's including the man of my life *G* that is another story..I have been to small net gatherings and I have met my Twin and some of my sisters from chat ..all my experiences have been good to this date ...

At one time I had disappeared from chat .. I was worried that I was spending too much time online ...but when I was gone I realized the true strength of my friendships and how all it took was balance to make things right...I changed my habits I moved about the house making new friends ..I downloaded 2 instant message programs..and I started on my homepage...

As for love online...I have fallen in love with someone from here and it is the best thing that has ever happened to me it is real and we have met and we are making plans for a life together..I have learned that you can meet honest and caring people online but you have to be careful...get to know people before you share details..be wary of people who dont respect your personal space..

I can honestly say that the friendships and the love relationship that I have gotten from The Chathouse are some of the most precious things to me ...my friends, my chat Sisters, My twinnie , and most importantly My Star...are people who will always be in my life and or a part of it...I can only hope that people have the same experience as me or are as lucky as me to make these kind of relationships...

I caution people though about chat time...it cant be the most important thing in your life..you have to temper Real life with Chat life and seperate the two...if you feel you are chatting too much cut back and stick to emailing close friends..set up chat times and above all dont ignore your real family or spouses or so on...I have seen the net be a tool for destruction and that saddens me...

I am interested in hearing your stories or your thoughts on chat *S* about relationships and friendships otherwise *S* so email me at angelthoughts_zine@hotmail.com...and as always keep an open mind and a open heart *S*