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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsThe official "DU Outcast" thread.
A thread for misfits that no one wants to meet.
All misfits and outcasts welcome.
edbermac
(15,943 posts)hatrack
(59,592 posts)littlemissmartypants
(22,737 posts)littlemissmartypants
(22,737 posts)awoke_in_2003
(34,582 posts)because the person who puts the DUzy awards together does a search for "DUzy"
abelenkpe
(9,933 posts)Cool!
Ikonoklast
(23,973 posts)Krakatoa.
smirkymonkey
(63,221 posts)pipi_k
(21,020 posts)Dolly: "I have no dreams left to dream..."
OMG. Rips my heart out every single time.
Lifelong Protester
(8,421 posts)LiberalLoner
(9,762 posts)Kind of like being a misfit. Part of my core identity, really.
Warren DeMontague
(80,708 posts)WCGreen
(45,558 posts)Frosty1
(1,823 posts)Welcome back!
When we left for the Mayo clinic the word was you weren't doing so well and now here you are posting. I've missed you.
WCGreen
(45,558 posts)slowly getting better. no major set-backs...
slow recver
rusty fender
(3,428 posts)Is wrong with the girl doll. What makes her a misfit?
edbermac
(15,943 posts)Dolly is voiced by Corinne Conley and is a seemingly normal girl rag doll with red hair and a red gingham dress. Her misfit problem is never explained on the special, but was possibly revealed on NPR's Wait Wait Don't Tell Me! news quiz show (broadcast December 8, 2007). The show revealed that Rudolph's producer, Arthur Rankin Jr., says Dolly's problem was psychological, caused by being abandoned by her mistress and suffering depression from feeling unloved.
rusty fender
(3,428 posts)A lingering mystery from my childhood has been solved!
hfojvt
(37,573 posts)it's not that nobody wants to meet me.
It's just that given a choice between meeting me or meeting H20Man, 95% of Duers would rather meet H20Man. The other 5% want to meet Malaise.
And who can blame them?
calimary
(81,437 posts)I LOVE California Peggy!
Corey_Baker08
(2,157 posts)she just seems iconic on this site to me...miss her!
Blue_In_AK
(46,436 posts)who I actually have met in real life. She's every bit as sweet as she seems.
calimary
(81,437 posts)And the way she always addresses us - "my dear so-n-so..." Always did like that! Same thing for The Magistrate, who always addressees the poster as "sir," or "ma'am." Just that little bit of niceness. An elegant little detail!
AverageJoe90
(10,745 posts)She actually seems pretty decent from what I've seen of her. It's the radfems and the most extreme of the "white privilege" pushers that the 95% would be repulsed by, if anything at all(their extremism alone is bad enough, but many of them engage in aggressive tactics, too, such as ad hominems, false accusations, etc. One particularly noxious fellow in the latter group even went so far as to accuse me of being opposed to Civil Rights! I can send you the link on that if you'd like, as I have it on file).
Of course, I won't name any names, but they know who they are by now.
(P.S. H20Man is indeed a very likable fellow, IMHO. )
Dragonfli
(10,622 posts)It really does not bother me in the least.
cherokeeprogressive
(24,853 posts)OnyxCollie
(9,958 posts)My first post was on a thread announcing Tom DeLay's indictment.
I was naively optimistic then.
A HERETIC I AM
(24,376 posts)"One DU'er you would like to meet"
Well, I WOULD have said Cherokeeprogressive, but apparently the feeling is not mutual!
I should just show up anyway and camp out on his deck.
cherokeeprogressive
(24,853 posts)I guess I missed the post where you mentioned me.
Besides; if the choice were between you, a Sweaty Trucker, and Skittles in stilletos? I'm goin' with Skittles. Every time.
By the way, here's a little video I made late yesterday afternoon... might take a few seconds to load. Looks best full screen.
A HERETIC I AM
(24,376 posts)And for the record...
I AM NOT A DAMNED SWEATY TRUCKER!
I glow!
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A HERETIC I AM
(24,376 posts)Neat vid. I think I saw the grocery store where they SELL THE GOD DAMNED EGGNOG!
hee hee
steve2470
(37,457 posts)RKP5637
(67,112 posts)I jumped a mile when it started!
hfojvt
(37,573 posts)Last edited Sun Jun 29, 2014, 04:14 PM - Edit history (1)
as somebody who is pretty cool, by which I mean you have written some good stuff IIRC.
But I like dragonflies too. Amazing insects that used to zip around my back yard (don't see them now where I live) and they never bothered anybody.
Dragonfli
(10,622 posts)They appear to like being around water, try looking for them near a pond in your area.
As to them never bothering anybody, I have never known them to be aggressive to people but I have been told they are capable predators regarding other insects, if that means less mosquitoes, I am grateful for their service.
A HERETIC I AM
(24,376 posts)This Dragonfly was flying back and forth about a foot above the grass, right off my back porch. It would go back and forth and then swoop UPWARD and snag whatever was flying above it - a Gnat or Skeeter or whatever. It was awesome to watch, like a fighter jet homing in on a target.
Dragonflys are cool.
Rhiannon12866
(205,839 posts)Dragonfli
(10,622 posts)I remember during a rule change I was a bit angry because it directly affected some graphic art work I was doing at the time. While others were ridiculing me for being angry, you bothered to take the time to discuss with me what was bothering me and you were very nice and understanding, offering good advice. It was a long time ago and you may not remember, but back then most of my contributions were graphic art rather than commentary.
I miss the pictures of your fur babies, I am reluctant to ask about them as all but one of mine have passed during that time and her time is getting close due to her advanced age.
I have always thought of you as one of the nicest members here and none of your posts from then 'til present day have done anything but confirm that.
Enthusiast
(50,983 posts)Dragonfli
(10,622 posts)A whole bunch!
Blue_In_AK
(46,436 posts)but I always deeply appreciate your posts.
MoonRiver
(36,926 posts)Proud misfit here!
etherealtruth
(22,165 posts)Bobbie Jo
(14,341 posts)Good point, I think. That's kinda depressing.
Warren DeMontague
(80,708 posts)etherealtruth
(22,165 posts)BainsBane
(53,055 posts)Go figure.
H2O Man
(73,592 posts)on response #27, I believe ......
steve2470
(37,457 posts)trumad
(41,692 posts)Only reason he wants to meet me. LOL
H2O Man
(73,592 posts)for you to assist me in working my son's corner!
H2O Man
(73,592 posts)in over 50 years, I haven't seen anyone from this region that hits like that boy. Nothing close to it!
Currently, I'm training four fighters (all still amteur): a recent high scxhool graduate, who looks like Manny Pacquiao; a foreign exchange student with potential; a 5'5" young heavyweigfht; and my boy. You should come up for a late-summer card. Seriously. No place quite like the corner, to watch fights!
6'5"
madinmaryland
(64,933 posts)Have I ever advocated hitting anyone here?? No, no I haven't.
trumad
(41,692 posts)madinmaryland
(64,933 posts)Is everything ok?
trumad
(41,692 posts)These outcast threads are simply snark 101. I've had PMs and many replies with folks worried about my mental health.
I really thought it was obvious that I was just snarking on that who you want to meet thread.
madinmaryland
(64,933 posts)now i do want to punch you! just kidding.
Welcome back!!
madinmaryland
(64,933 posts)comments.
Curmudgeoness
(18,219 posts)Misfits only please! No "Mr Popularity" allowed.
H2O Man
(73,592 posts)for people to post my name. Hope they aren't upset when the checks bounce.
There was a time when old H2O Man was popular and respected on this forum -- about a decade ago. But them days are long gone.
Curmudgeoness
(18,219 posts)I was mentioned my than you. I was that "and many others".
Horse with no Name
(33,956 posts)lamp_shade
(14,841 posts)JustAnotherGen
(31,866 posts)What's this about Trumad?
BootinUp
(47,179 posts)redstatebluegirl
(12,265 posts)calimary
(81,437 posts)Hey, a few of us need this. So there!
quinnox
(20,600 posts)Me playing the piano.
Me trying to skateboard.
Heh, aren't I adorable? (OK, its not really me, but they are pretty funny pics)
calimary
(81,437 posts)It took me some time to find those, let me tell you.
tkmorris
(11,138 posts)DeSwiss
(27,137 posts)Oilwellian
(12,647 posts)I've always been a rebel.
cantbeserious
(13,039 posts)eom
oneshooter
(8,614 posts)After all they can not be "true" Democrats.
According to some who post here.
greiner3
(5,214 posts)So an argument that reverses itself in 2 sentences (Any gun owner to some), makes sense?
Sounds as though it may have come from some Conservative media outlet.
Just sayin'.
oneshooter
(8,614 posts)Cooley Hurd
(26,877 posts)I came the following year. BTW... where the HELL is Matcom???
mylye2222
(2,992 posts)of the less unpopular DUers? Sound like an official ostracization!
blm
(113,083 posts)I can't speak or write French. ; )
mylye2222
(2,992 posts)Thanks anyway, blm.
Greybnk48
(10,171 posts)I've been on here almost everyday since I joined, reading everyone's posts (minus a 2 month hiatus due to illness). I suck at making friends, but I really like most of you!
hfojvt
(37,573 posts)you are probably hard to notice.
LeftofObama
(4,243 posts)Reporting for duty!
BainsBane
(53,055 posts)Thanks, Trumad!
Louisiana1976
(3,962 posts)greatauntoftriplets
(175,749 posts)Iggo
(47,564 posts)Dammit!
I thought I was a loner!
mylye2222
(2,992 posts)ohheckyeah
(9,314 posts)most of my life so it's nothing new.
littlemissmartypants
(22,737 posts)And I just got a diagnosis of possible Sjogren's. Makes me a potentially mad with pain bitch that gets on her own nerves. Reference post:
http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1237&pid=526
Cha
(297,520 posts)littlemissmartypants
(22,737 posts)Cha
(297,520 posts)itsrobert
(14,157 posts)grahamhgreen
(15,741 posts)CherokeeDem
(3,709 posts)but that's okay.... I can deal with it.
BTW... I said I'd like to meet California Peggy and Kali...and many others.... so theoretically that could be everyone here... so for what it's worth....
FrodosPet
(5,169 posts)That feels weird!
"It's lonely out in space!"
fizzgig
(24,146 posts)A HERETIC I AM
(24,376 posts)I've met 2 DU'ers.
Apparently that was enough!
wandy
(3,539 posts)The Straight Story
(48,121 posts)greiner3
(5,214 posts)As they consider me having no social skills, if I qualify for misfit status.
Solly Mack
(90,779 posts)I kinda like being a misfit though.
G_j
(40,367 posts)I just did before I saw this thread. But I almost didn't post in that one. I like the outcast role also.
Solly Mack
(90,779 posts)You're on my list, G_j.
Blue_In_AK
(46,436 posts)As you know, you are one of my favorite DUers.
Solly Mack
(90,779 posts)I feel the same, Blue!
salin
(48,955 posts)by this definition am a bit of a misfit as well. But if you are my company - than I shall claim the tag - and enjoy it!
Solly Mack
(90,779 posts)salin
(48,955 posts)and other progressive oldtimers at DU. Skall!
I don't post much more (though i try to read regularly) - I still greatly appreciate the deeply thought and thought provoking OP or comment. Over the years you have given me many of those. Much appreciation - Solly
A-Schwarzenegger
(15,596 posts)happies to you
salin
(48,955 posts)to cross paths with you!
bluedigger
(17,087 posts)Solly Mack
(90,779 posts)Kaleva
(36,327 posts)theHandpuppet
(19,964 posts)nolabear
(41,990 posts)Tuesday Afternoon
(56,912 posts)Jamaal510
(10,893 posts)or been polarizing enough to avoid the outcast label.
Rowdyboy
(22,057 posts)JaneyVee
(19,877 posts)99Forever
(14,524 posts)I'll march to my own drummer and never apologize for doing so.
cyberswede
(26,117 posts)I even spaced off my 10 year DU anniversary last month.
DeSwiss
(27,137 posts)K&R
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Tom Ripley
(4,945 posts)He was an older man than the other two. His hair was just beginning to gray and he wore silver-rimmed spectacles that gave him a scholarly look. He had a long creased face and didnt have on any shirt or undershirt. He had on blue jeans that were too tight for him and was holding a black hat and a gun You dont look a bit like you have common blood. I know you must come from nice people! When he smiled he showed a row of strong white teeth Hunching his shoulders slightly The Misfits eyes were red-rimmed and pale and defenseless-looking
Shrike47
(6,913 posts)Between the things I say , the things I do, and the way I look, it's always been hard to find the right crowd. At last!
1monster
(11,012 posts)I'm here! Hello? Hello? Is there anybody out there?
dembotoz
(16,826 posts)yuiyoshida
(41,836 posts)whatchamacallit
(15,558 posts)Helen Borg
(3,963 posts)I only get along with other nerds.
smokey nj
(43,853 posts)GentryDixon
(2,957 posts)KarenS
(4,085 posts)Plus I'm usually a "thread ender" so this will probably be your last response!!
Hi There. Checking in.
ConservativeDemocrat
(2,720 posts)- C.D. Proud Member of the Reality Based Community
AverageJoe90
(10,745 posts)Well, I mean, I'm actually a largely mainstream liberal progressive Democrat; yes, I do support Obama. But I don't believe in literal "white privilege". Or that all men are potential "Schrodinger's Rapists" or that all white people are racist. Or that all Israelis hate Palestinians. Et cetera.). Or that humanity is inevitably doomed to permanent decline or even death because of climate change. Or that Edward Snowden is a "hero". OTOH, I do believe that climate change is a problem that needs to be solved. I do believe that remnants of structural racism do remain and that the Republican Party, and certain others, are trying to prop that up, and that they need to be stopped. I do support same-sex marriage. I do support equal pay for both genders. I do believe the NSA has had some serious corruption problems that need to be rooted out. And I do support moving the world forward, ever more.
But then again, I may not be so mainstream in other areas. For instance, I do believe that there is a real threat from radical Islamist fascists out there and that there is a very real and even more imminent threat of domestic terrorism here in the States.....
AverageJoe90
(10,745 posts)Go ahead, make my day.
JI7
(89,262 posts)but you just gave a really serious reply to something that is mostly not that serious so i thought it was funny.
AverageJoe90
(10,745 posts)But I'm not going to get all worked up if it turns out that I was wrong, though.
Jamaal510
(10,893 posts)"If you could meet any DUer in person, who would it be?"
This is basically a thread for those of us who weren't mentioned in that one.
BainsBane
(53,055 posts)AverageJoe90
(10,745 posts)Number23
(24,544 posts)A jury left it 2-5 too. I was not the first alert, and I wouldn't be surprised if there was more than one that beat me to the punch.
JI7
(89,262 posts)among a certain crowd teabaggers are seen in a more positive way than feminists or anyone that likes Obama.
because they hate corporations . but they hate corporations because they see them as receiving govt money and supportings of illegal immigration. it has nothing to do with their abusive business practices.
BainsBane
(53,055 posts)It's so common. Makes me think there is a secret version of TOS I haven't seen.
Curmudgeoness
(18,219 posts)I belong here. Sigh. Even PintoBean got a mention.
pintobean
(18,101 posts)Curmudgeoness
(18,219 posts)pintobean
(18,101 posts)I have no idea what I ever did to you.
ZombieHorde
(29,047 posts)but I'm not really into meeting people. People are cool, but I often wish I got more alone time.
el_bryanto
(11,804 posts)mwdem
(4,031 posts)femmocrat
(28,394 posts)Femmocrat = >
kickysnana
(3,908 posts)Cha
(297,520 posts)Coventina
(27,167 posts)PowerToThePeople
(9,610 posts)wildbilln864
(13,382 posts)Armstead
(47,803 posts)But then again I probably don't want to meet me either
(Just kidding. Actually I'm a nice guy who can be entertaining on occasion.)
But Trumad, you pretender...You were on the party list.
you were on my buddy list, back when DU had buddy lists
mine was
Time For Change
TomCADem
Miss Honeychurch
noamnety
Armstead
mythsaje
sapphire blue
bullwinkle925 (one of my twin sisters, we joined DU on the same date)
write
grantcart
Well I had Omega Minimo on there too before she got tombstoned.
kentuck
(111,110 posts)Lost In America
(51 posts)What about those of us that would rather just be left alone and don't want to meet anyone else?
mopinko
(70,197 posts)i rocked the pride parade in chicago here with governor pat quinn's team.
pintobean
(18,101 posts)rent from you.
abakan
(1,819 posts)Therefore I can't be an outcast. I joined DU so I could reply to things that interest me. I had no idea it was a popularity contest. Had I known I probably would have kept looking. Actually I have no need to be one of the "cool kids", never have, never will.
fadedrose
(10,044 posts)My mother and my sister, Helen, always made me feel like a misfit.
It's good to feel at home at last.
Thank you.
2naSalit
(86,765 posts)I resemble that remark!
Besides, it's part of my charm.
onehandle
(51,122 posts)Guns shoot people.
Fin.
Deep bow.
Lifelong Protester
(8,421 posts)Just received TWO requests to serve on a jury, with replies "jury full" ...first time ever for that.
littlemissmartypants
(22,737 posts)It's just people I can't stand. But then again I get on my own nerves.
BuelahWitch
(9,083 posts)Did Skinner sell DU to Comcast?
Oh...wait...
Never mind...
Hugin
(33,189 posts)And, I often wonder if I'm not the richer for it. :|
phylny
(8,385 posts)and the water temp is currently 80°.
Samantha
(9,314 posts)than a cast out.
No one wanted to meet me either.
I still have Nikita and her kids, as well as Cheyenne, and fortunately, they talk to me all the time.
Sam
TDale313
(7,820 posts)But yep, I 'spose I qualify
Logical
(22,457 posts)Blue_In_AK
(46,436 posts)NBachers
(17,135 posts)Tom_Foolery
(4,691 posts)I am never surprised when I am not noticed or wanted. No big deal.
tblue
(16,350 posts)that would have someone like me for a member. -Woody Allen (paraphrase)
Haha!
Yeah, I didn't even look at that other thread. Why should I hurt my own feelings?
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Warren DeMontague
(80,708 posts)Response to trumad (Original post)
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Frosty1
(1,823 posts)I've been here almost 9 years. The reason my post count is so low is...I only post when I have
actually thawed out. I'm from Northern Minnesota so I only thaw out for about 6 weeks every summer!
I live in the woods so I can avoid most people!
Tommy_Carcetti
(43,191 posts)(PS....you wouldn't like it when I'm angry.)
Frosty1
(1,823 posts)tenderfoot
(8,438 posts)Misfits all!
Scout
(8,624 posts)shenmue
(38,506 posts)I guess I got cooties.
Horse with no Name
(33,956 posts)In all seriousness, I used to feel at home here. These days? Not so much. I'd like to meet you trumad.
RKP5637
(67,112 posts)salin
(48,955 posts)but what the heck - it looks like good company!
McCamy Taylor
(19,240 posts)And if we no longer have our status as outsiders to keep us going, what do we have?
hrmjustin
(71,265 posts)No one mentioned me but I include myself in the many more that people added. Don't take it personally if your name wasn't mentioned. I didn't!
Best Wishes to all here.