flattery is so easy
$Zero
yet many people never do it.
and as much as i hate when someone tries to manipulate me with
flattery, i still enjoy being flattered.
that says alot about human nature.
...
anyway, obviously, there's a semantic distinction between *flattery*
and feeling *flattered*.
but i won't flatter you by suggesting that you can figure out the
difference.
-$Zero...
multi-tasking... what a silly concept
http://groups.google.com/group/misc.writing/msg/76a863ed8952f1cf
Sylvia
> flattery is so easy
>
> yet many people never do it.
>
> and as much as i hate when someone tries to manipulate me with
> flattery, i still enjoy being flattered.
<...>
Agree with Heather/serenebabe when she posts that she's "cute", or convince
her that you are a "Professional Writer". Be sure to wear yer hip-high waders
(and, man yer email box).
Shirley you haven't already forgotten her flattering, manipulative ways...
* * * PARTIAL RE-POST * * *
From: Sylvia <syl...@cliffhangerREMOVE.com>
Date: Mon, 14 Apr 2008 20:04:53 -0500
Subject: The Amazin' Supreme Ventriloquist (Re: Seeking Advice:
Sincerity and Commitment )
[...]
And, Heather, do spare me your "oh, but it isn't my fault what I say
because I'm such a ditz"-type whine--I've noted the increase in your
repetition of that thread-bare excuse. Yes, you're far from bright, but
manipulation doesn't take intelligence. Mr. $Zero knew that about you,
didn't he?
"I used to read Peter's posts, and e-mailed with him for a
while until he started accusing me of being manipulative/deceitful
and said I was behaving in a way that was suspicious.
"I really believe he's either creating a mentally ill character or
is (more likely) sick himself, and it makes me sad.
"I just wanted to drop a note saying that was a good and fair
explanation -- that's a question ("what's this Zero business") a
lot of people probably have.
" :-) Heather "
-- Heather "love thy neighbor" Denkmire/serenebabe '98
"As someone who gets to experience a
less-than-mentally-balanced flow of
negative attention,"
-- Heather/serenebabe, ten years later, still
resorting to mental health lames MAR 29 2008
--
Sylvia
$Zero
> Mr. $Zero wrote:
> > flattery is so easy
>
> > yet many people never do it.
>
> > and as much as i hate when someone tries to manipulate me with
> > flattery, i still enjoy being flattered.
>
> <...>
>
> Agree with Heather/serenebabe when she posts that she's "cute",
she is.
very cute.
> or convince her that you are a "Professional Writer".
i'm the highest paid writer on the froup.
everyone who's anyone knows that.
> Be sure to wear yer hip-high waders
all i have is these ten-year-old flip flops.
it's one of the eccentricties of being a creative genius $zillionaire.
> (and, man yer email box).
my secretary Shirley handles all that stuff.
> Shirley you haven't already forgotten her flattering, manipulative ways...
huh?
you trying to multi-task moi?
i'm still having trouble remembering my last Five Jokes.
>* * * PARTIAL RE-POST * * *
>
>From: Sylvia <syl...@cliffhangerREMOVE.com>
>Date: Mon, 14 Apr 2008 20:04:53 -0500
>Subject: The Amazin' Supreme Ventriloquist (Re: Seeking Advice:
>Sincerity �and Commitment )
>
> [...]
>And, Heather, do spare me your "oh, but it isn't my fault what I say
>because I'm such a ditz"-type whine--I've noted the increase in your
>repetition of that thread-bare excuse. Yes, you're far from bright, but
>manipulation doesn't take intelligence. Mr. $Zero knew that about you,
>didn't he?
i know that about everybody.
except myself, of course.
(and most of my imaginery friends).
>"I used to read Peter's posts, and e-mailed with him for a
>while until he started accusing me of being manipulative/deceitful
>and said I was behaving in a way that was suspicious.
yeah, she was behaving like all the other people i've ever met or
communicated with. funny, that.
IINM, i think it's some sort of human nature thinger.
ba' dum, chsh!
>"I really believe he's either creating a mentally ill character or
> is (more likely) sick himself, and it makes me sad.
oh, boo hoo.
...
serenebabe: "Why do I always lose my keys?"
therapist: "It's not a _why_ thing, it's a _where_ thing."
serenebabe: "Oh. That makes sense."
therapist: "Time's up. That'll be 550 bucks."
serenebabe: "Your prices have gone up 10%."
therapist: "It's a why thinger."
>"I just wanted to drop a note saying that was a good and fair
>explanation -- that's a question ("what's this Zero business") a
>lot of people probably have.
"Zero business"!
irony alert.
...
[asked about what religion he subscribed to]
"Well, I was born
a Hebrew,
but eventually
I converted to
Narcissism"
-- Woody Allen
-$Zero...
on your feet all day
http://groups.google.com/group/misc.writing/msg/24e7dc80afdca590
$Zero
a slight tweak for maximum punchline efficiency, profitwise.
...
[serenebabe sits down in the comfy chair]
therapist: "So what's bothering you today?"
> serenebabe: �"Why do I always lose my keys?"
>
> therapist: �"It's not a _why_ thing, it's a _where_ thing."
>
> serenebabe: "Oh. That makes sense."
>
> therapist: "Time's up. That'll be 550 bucks."
>
> serenebabe: "Your prices have gone up 10%."
>
> therapist: "It's a why thinger."
...
see that, Heather?
that's how proper mockery works in mw.
we only pick on the people who can handle laughing at their silly
selves.
...
now, for this lesson, i expect to be showered with your gushing
sincere flattery for quite some time.
...
or send cash.
either one.
...
serenebabe
> On Jul 18, 3:34�pm, "$Zero" <zeroi...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> a slight tweak for maximum punchline efficiency, profitwise.
>
> ...
>
>
> [serenebabe sits down in the comfy chair]
>
> therapist: "So what's bothering you today?"
>
>> serenebabe: �"Why do I always lose my keys?"
>>
>> therapist: �"It's not a _why_ thing, it's a _where_ thing."
>>
>> serenebabe: "Oh. That makes sense."
>>
>> therapist: "Time's up. That'll be 550 bucks."
>>
>> serenebabe: "Your prices have gone up 10%."
>>
>> therapist: "It's a why thinger."
>
> ...
>
> see that, Heather?
>
> that's how proper mockery works in mw.
>
> we only pick on the people who can handle laughing at their silly
> selves.
>
> ...
>
> now, for this lesson, i expect to be showered with your gushing
> sincere flattery for quite some time.
<...>
I do see that.
:-)
PS Why do I always get that "Unicode" message when replying to your posts?
PPS Thanks for the "she is cute" comment.
--
It's All About We! (the column)
http://www.serenebabe.net/
$Zero
> On 2008-07-18 16:34:50 -0400, "$Zero" <zeroi...@gmail.com> said:
> > On Jul 18, 3:34 pm, "$Zero" <zeroi...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > a slight tweak for maximum punchline efficiency, profitwise.
>
> > ...
>
> > � [serenebabe sits down in the comfy chair]
>
> > therapist: "So what's bothering you today?"
>
> >> serenebabe: "Why do I always lose my keys?"
>
> >> therapist: "It's not a _why_ thing, it's a _where_ thing."
>
> >> serenebabe: "Oh. That makes sense."
>
> >> therapist: "Time's up. That'll be 550 bucks."
>
> >> serenebabe: "Your prices have gone up 10%."
>
> >> therapist: "It's a why thinger."
>
> > ...
>
> > see that, Heather?
>
> > that's how proper mockery works in mw.
>
> > we only pick on the people who can handle laughing at their silly
> > selves.
although there are a few exceptions which will remain nameless.
heh.
> > ...
>
> > now, for this lesson, i expect to be showered with your gushing
> > sincere flattery for quite some time.
>
> <...>
>
> I do see that.
>
> :-)
>
> PS Why do I always get that "Unicode" message when replying to your posts?
apparently, the richest software/internet company in the universe
can't figure out how to make their newsreader quote simple text.
not even after several years of it being totally fucked up.
not even after several years of complaints from untold multitudes of
users.
> PPS Thanks for the "she is cute" comment.
ok.
-$Zero...
a few simple words, be they true, and pretentious...
http://groups.google.com/group/misc.writing/msg/5a191802ae4fc694
Blue Rajah
fbaa6f...@27g2000hsf.googlegroups.com:
> flattery is so easy
>
> yet many people never do it.
>
> and as much as i hate when someone tries to manipulate me with
> flattery, i still enjoy being flattered.
>
> that says alot about human nature.
"Superficial charm is all right with me, because most people don't have
any, superficial or otherwise."