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Oeditpus Rex Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Oct-18-06 11:34 PM
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The problem with 'greatest' lists
is they really mean either "most popular" or "greatest of a relatively small selection that almost everyone knows."

Truth be told, the "greatest" of anything could well be floundering in obscurity.

:popcorn:

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qnr Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Oct-18-06 11:36 PM
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1. yeah, but almost everyone would look at you like a snob if you pulled it
out of the muck of obscurity, I'd think.
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qnr Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Oct-18-06 11:38 PM
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3. An added thought: Not that I would. I like what I like and don't let
the opinions of others influence that, other than introducing me to new things.
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Oeditpus Rex Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Oct-18-06 11:43 PM
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4. Yeah, fuck 'em
I have a friend who's forgotten more music than I'll ever hear. He's always turning me on to obscure bands that just cream, and I thank him for it.

Fuckers who think you're arrogant or elitist or something have their heads crammed into Clear Channel.

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lizziegrace Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Oct-18-06 11:36 PM
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2. ...
:popcorn:

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Oeditpus Rex Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Oct-18-06 11:44 PM
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5. Can I sit next to you?


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lizziegrace Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Oct-18-06 11:45 PM
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6. I dunno
you kind of hurt my feelings. :(

Well, okay. Just share your popcorn with me.

:popcorn:

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Oeditpus Rex Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Oct-18-06 11:50 PM
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8. I sorry :(


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lizziegrace Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Oct-18-06 11:51 PM
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11. Okay
Flowers are a weakness. :)

:hug:
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Oeditpus Rex Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-19-06 12:03 AM
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12. If I'd known that
I woulda sent this guy:



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wildhorses Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Oct-18-06 11:49 PM
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7. but, they are SOOOO much FUN
pass the salt, please:popcorn:
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Oeditpus Rex Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Oct-18-06 11:51 PM
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10. To rip apart, yeah
:bounce:

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petronius Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Oct-18-06 11:50 PM
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9. Greatest. Post. Ever.
:silly:
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Random_Australian Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-19-06 12:33 AM
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13. K&R for that hard-hitting outing of Monica Lewinsky/Rove.
I never would have guessed they were the same person!
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