May 2002 - Sinister - missprint.org

Sinister: its better with you
by Ruth Allan 24 May '02

24 May '02

hello sinister. Just wondering if any other sinister people live near to Birmingham uk or is it just me and zoe? and has anyone else been surprised when one of their friends comes 'out'? (you can say it ruth. I know jon, i was just breathing in) and then thought that perhaps they thought they werent the shockable type, and then thought again that it wasnt so much shock, more realising the person had been so quiet for such a long time that when they finally came out and said it we were more shocked by the voice than the words? I m still surprised in a happy way, like news of a new baby. or a cat in a certain nebraskan's case. its like he has come to life, which is nice. two questions. a. I would love sinister people to meet in birmingham uk (sorry out there), but I think there is only two of us. I don't blame you, I'd just like to know that we are alone. b. now this is slightly unprofessional but I am scraping a dry barrel of terrible men's magazines at work for stories and I like you all a lot better. I need some interesting 'facts' from France/ Germany/ London , with a focus on technology and medicine...oh I am sorry, but to compliment this you might send me also anecdotes of belle and sebastian high jinx there and I could compile a brief and fun guide of sinister stories from / activities to do when in europe - at the same time! if you do know anything 'fascinating' (so specific I know) then mail me , not the list. love ruthx _________________________________________________________________ Chat with friends online, try MSN Messenger: http://messenger.msn.com +-------------------------------------------------------------------------+ +---+ Brought to you by the Sinister mailing list +---+ To send to the list mail sinister(a)missprint.org. To unsubscribe send "unsubscribe sinister" or "unsubscribe sinister-digest" to majordomo(a)missprint.org. WWW: http://www.missprint.org/sinister +-+ "sinsietr is a bit freaky" - stuart david, looper +-+ +-+ "legion of bedroom saddo devotees" "peculiarly deranged fanbase" +-+ +-+ "pasty-faced vegan geeks... and we LOST!" - NME April 2000 +-+ +-+ "frighteningly named Sinister List organisation" - NME May 2000 +-+ +-+ "sick posse of f**ked in the head psycho-fans" - NME June 2001 +-+ +-+ Nee, nee mun pish, chan pai dee kwa +-+ +-+ Snipp snapp snut, sa var sagan slut! +-+ +-------------------------------------------------------------------------+

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Sinister: lost and lonely
by ArtsyDeco＠aol.com 24 May '02

24 May '02

Sorry to trouble you all, but I thought you'd have the best answers If a girl were to have read every Douglas Adams book she could get her hands on, but still wanted to read a Douglas Adams book, despite the fact that there are no more, what would be a good book of the sort she should read. I'm unemployed and I've started baking cakes from scratch for fun. I need a book. much thanks +-------------------------------------------------------------------------+ +---+ Brought to you by the Sinister mailing list +---+ To send to the list mail sinister(a)missprint.org. To unsubscribe send "unsubscribe sinister" or "unsubscribe sinister-digest" to majordomo(a)missprint.org. WWW: http://www.missprint.org/sinister +-+ "sinsietr is a bit freaky" - stuart david, looper +-+ +-+ "legion of bedroom saddo devotees" "peculiarly deranged fanbase" +-+ +-+ "pasty-faced vegan geeks... and we LOST!" - NME April 2000 +-+ +-+ "frighteningly named Sinister List organisation" - NME May 2000 +-+ +-+ "sick posse of f**ked in the head psycho-fans" - NME June 2001 +-+ +-+ Nee, nee mun pish, chan pai dee kwa +-+ +-+ Snipp snapp snut, sa var sagan slut! +-+ +-------------------------------------------------------------------------+

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Sinister: Dictation (write talk)
by kchu＠daimlerchryslerservices.co.uk 23 May '02

23 May '02

Hello, I was going to warn people about the boringness of ths post, but I'm operating under a "don't talk about the post, in the post" policy so I won't, oh eck too late. James said: >>I have been thinking about the kind of loony people who do jobs like this even when they're not needing money like mad like me now or something in that sort of direction anyway. Perhaps they're in permanant meditation?<< Which is funny because I've been pondering about the same thing for a while, since this afternoon my mum is going on a job interview to work in the place she used to work in - my mother's supposed to be on holiday! Is she mad? Is she on permanant meditation or should she require medication to stop her going loon? I asked her why and she said "well I'd be bored and all my friends are working there." I was hoping for a less normal answer. --- James talked about marriage too, and long term relationships(?). >>These old people!, they met as children. They married at ages' 18 and 21 and they're still together at 80 something. Now, thats just too easy! lucky them!, or is it that marrage vow thats kept them together? or are they of a simpler time, that the Monk in his monestery and the man in his 27th year of the same job also live in, are they the lucky ones or are we?<< To me, not being fickle is always a bliss, to not be tempted by every thing that flies by that isn't yours. Someone posted a while ago about the "undo" button on modern computers, the way it's changing everyone's mindset into thinking that everything in this world is editable, erasable, and it's true for a lot of things - contracts can be revoked, marriages divorced, pregnancies aborted, bad shopping refunded. Everything now appears to be so convenient that some people no longer worry about consequences anymore, thinking that things can be mended with a mouse click, things can be made better from "a change", the magic powder of the modern day that improves things without effort. Longevity is no longer heralded as a good thing - well it's boring for a start. Cars are no longer built to last, why repair when it's cheaper to replace, why keep the old with all the flaws when you can have the new, with a totally new set of flaws? Feelings of attachment is nothing but perversion. Some people were guilty of being afraid of change, can people be guilty for being fearful of stabilty? Ken p.s. I might be moving to London in a couple of months - I need a change. p.s.2: will B&S change their minds about not giving out the answers to the treasure hunt clues? ****************************************************************************** CONFIDENTIALITY STATEMENT This email, its content and any files transmitted with it are intended solely for the addressee(s) and may be legally privileged and/or confidential. Access by any other party is unauthorised without the express written permission of the sender. If you have received this email in error you may not copy or use the contents, attachments or information in anyway. Please destroy it and contact the sender on 0870 840 5000 or via email return. This email has been prepared using information believed by the author to be reliable and accurate, but DaimlerChrysler Services UK Ltd. makes no warranty as to accuracy or completeness. In particular DaimlerChrysler Services UK Ltd. does not accept responsibility for changes made to this email after it was sent. Any opinions expressed in this document are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of DaimlerChrysler Services UK Ltd, or its affiliates. CONFIDENTIALITY STATEMENT ****************************************************************************** +-------------------------------------------------------------------------+ +---+ Brought to you by the Sinister mailing list +---+ To send to the list mail sinister(a)missprint.org. To unsubscribe send "unsubscribe sinister" or "unsubscribe sinister-digest" to majordomo(a)missprint.org. WWW: http://www.missprint.org/sinister +-+ "sinsietr is a bit freaky" - stuart david, looper +-+ +-+ "legion of bedroom saddo devotees" "peculiarly deranged fanbase" +-+ +-+ "pasty-faced vegan geeks... and we LOST!" - NME April 2000 +-+ +-+ "frighteningly named Sinister List organisation" - NME May 2000 +-+ +-+ "sick posse of f**ked in the head psycho-fans" - NME June 2001 +-+ +-+ Nee, nee mun pish, chan pai dee kwa +-+ +-+ Snipp snapp snut, sa var sagan slut! +-+ +-------------------------------------------------------------------------+

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Sinister: after downing a draft of lurker's tonic
by Gordon 23 May '02

23 May '02

Tap t-tap click etc. t-tap tap aargh! help... *deletes* t-tap tap fclack t-tap ack! sigh pap *deletes* t-tap tap t t t ... [ten hours later] aw! *deletes* As Breams says: "Has anyone else noticed that posting to sinister is much like horse riding. Once you've fallen into lurkerdom, the longer you wait to get back into action, the harder it is to do so..." Absolutely. I'm trying to articulate the misgivings that are buzzing around but disguised in a fug, threatening to sting me with paralysis-inducing gloop. So far, I have isolated: 1. Q. Why am I ... blah blah blah [exits] *** more muteness*** [enter] If your drafts are underwhelming: Feeble content largely pending Something worth typing, Let alone sending. Down a draft of lurker's tonic! It's truly the stuff to nourish a poster: It gets shot of that thought: 'I've got nothing to offer! Nothing to say!' It's better to post, Than be lurking all day. ... lurking all week, month, year Forever... eek! LURKER'S TONIC: GLUG IT THEN SPEAK! Ah. That feels a bit better. Thank you for your indulgence :-) Gordon who? formerly figure2(a)fsmail.co.uk +-------------------------------------------------------------------------+ +---+ Brought to you by the Sinister mailing list +---+ To send to the list mail sinister(a)missprint.org. To unsubscribe send "unsubscribe sinister" or "unsubscribe sinister-digest" to majordomo(a)missprint.org. WWW: http://www.missprint.org/sinister +-+ "sinsietr is a bit freaky" - stuart david, looper +-+ +-+ "legion of bedroom saddo devotees" "peculiarly deranged fanbase" +-+ +-+ "pasty-faced vegan geeks... and we LOST!" - NME April 2000 +-+ +-+ "frighteningly named Sinister List organisation" - NME May 2000 +-+ +-+ "sick posse of f**ked in the head psycho-fans" - NME June 2001 +-+ +-+ Nee, nee mun pish, chan pai dee kwa +-+ +-+ Snipp snapp snut, sa var sagan slut! +-+ +-------------------------------------------------------------------------+

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Sinister: You're so pretty when you're unfaithful to me
by James Thorniley 23 May '02

23 May '02

Hi there Gordon's thoughts of lurking scared me a little. Cheers, Gordon. Has anyone else been inundated recently with emails inviting them to visit "webcam" pages, or to buy doctor-approved penis enlargement pills? I used not to get too much spam but it seems to be spiralling out of control. I can't imagine that I could get on a mailing list somewhere as a person likely to have a small penis, perhaps they do it by postcode or something (I'll never look at my neighbours the same way again). Unfortunately I won't be exhibiting myself in Brighton this weekend, I have a prior engagement. Amazingly, I'm being paid (gasp) to perform (on my instrument - that is - to play music, not to do what Mark Casarotto was thinking about just then), in a place called "Camberley". Its a private party type affair so I'm hoping it will be the kind where everyone gets pissed half an hour in and doesn't really mind if the band's a bit shite. I've been instructed to bring my Kazoo, but I've just discovered it's broken, so I will have to waste more money on a new one tomorrow (I don't know why I bother: did you know, if you can't "sing", that is, reproduce musical notes accurately with your vocal chords, which I can't, then neither can you play the Kazoo). A shame of course because I've never been to one of these Brighton shindigs and I'm sure everyone will have a jolly good ruckus without me. I'd like to extend my sympathies to everyone at this stressful time of year which is exam time for so many of us. I sat the most evil one this afternoon, which would, I believe, have made Satan himself bow down in humbleness at the evil of the exam. And so we draw to an end this delurking, night night all James xx "I can't live without my Ken Chu movies" --Tim Wheeler +-------------------------------------------------------------------------+ +---+ Brought to you by the Sinister mailing list +---+ To send to the list mail sinister(a)missprint.org. To unsubscribe send "unsubscribe sinister" or "unsubscribe sinister-digest" to majordomo(a)missprint.org. WWW: http://www.missprint.org/sinister +-+ "sinsietr is a bit freaky" - stuart david, looper +-+ +-+ "legion of bedroom saddo devotees" "peculiarly deranged fanbase" +-+ +-+ "pasty-faced vegan geeks... and we LOST!" - NME April 2000 +-+ +-+ "frighteningly named Sinister List organisation" - NME May 2000 +-+ +-+ "sick posse of f**ked in the head psycho-fans" - NME June 2001 +-+ +-+ Nee, nee mun pish, chan pai dee kwa +-+ +-+ Snipp snapp snut, sa var sagan slut! +-+ +-------------------------------------------------------------------------+

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Sinister: can't we all just get along? (reponse to proposed discussion,long time ago methi
by NotATrendxX＠aol.com 23 May '02

23 May '02

first, let us say the definition of "perfection" is "that which is flawless" as opposed to personal perfections that are perfect because of their imperfections. i'm not exactly sure how to say this but i will do my best. indeed, perfection is the most boring and fantasised about ideal since the creation of "gods" and the disobedience of pandora and eve. as human beings, we need schemas to organise information in our minds. this is manifested in the external societies and governments we build and dichotomies such as good and evil, god and satan, norms and deviants, light and dark, male and female, empowered and powerless, murderer and mother, youth and old-age, war and peace, black and white, nomad and settler, conqueror and conquered, success and failure, creator and nurturer (deals with male and female, god as our "father", "mother" earth), even patriot and traitor, upper vs. middle vs. lower class. each is a reference to the other. One is supposed to want or be one or the other. this type of discrimination has attempted only weakly and narrowly to be fought in the different equality movements(civil rights, women's lib) and in discrimination cases dealing with age, sex, race, religion, and crime. newton has already proven scientifically that these opposites exist in his third law of motion and can be seen in literature from the bible and beowulf to "the metamorphosis". it seems we cannot create perfection without destroying these hierarchies inside every individual's mind. must we show someone what is bad in order for that person to do good? must we seek power in order not to be powerless, or success so we are not failures? until now we have evolved as civilisations rather than as individuals. how do we teach our progeny to think for themselves so that they can have happiness without sadness and peace without war? shall we sterilise those who cannot? or should we "educate" them? what about a discussion concerning the reality of "education" and whether or not you can educate or simply indoctrinate? +-------------------------------------------------------------------------+ +---+ Brought to you by the Sinister mailing list +---+ To send to the list mail sinister(a)missprint.org. To unsubscribe send "unsubscribe sinister" or "unsubscribe sinister-digest" to majordomo(a)missprint.org. WWW: http://www.missprint.org/sinister +-+ "sinsietr is a bit freaky" - stuart david, looper +-+ +-+ "legion of bedroom saddo devotees" "peculiarly deranged fanbase" +-+ +-+ "pasty-faced vegan geeks... and we LOST!" - NME April 2000 +-+ +-+ "frighteningly named Sinister List organisation" - NME May 2000 +-+ +-+ "sick posse of f**ked in the head psycho-fans" - NME June 2001 +-+ +-+ Nee, nee mun pish, chan pai dee kwa +-+ +-+ Snipp snapp snut, sa var sagan slut! +-+ +-------------------------------------------------------------------------+

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Sinister: (a can of kerosene) hello, sir, have you got a match?
by NotATrendxX＠aol.com 23 May '02

23 May '02

Since i was unable to attend the only B&S concert in my vicinity, the weeks have been miserable, a perfect way to ruin springtime. Though it was beautiful this afternoon...where i got to sit outside and read. i'm spending the next three days in bed, i am ill and that will be my excuse, otherwise, the mommy will begin to yell about how worthless and obstinate i am. lesson learned: never count on others. ever. alice. +-------------------------------------------------------------------------+ +---+ Brought to you by the Sinister mailing list +---+ To send to the list mail sinister(a)missprint.org. To unsubscribe send "unsubscribe sinister" or "unsubscribe sinister-digest" to majordomo(a)missprint.org. WWW: http://www.missprint.org/sinister +-+ "sinsietr is a bit freaky" - stuart david, looper +-+ +-+ "legion of bedroom saddo devotees" "peculiarly deranged fanbase" +-+ +-+ "pasty-faced vegan geeks... and we LOST!" - NME April 2000 +-+ +-+ "frighteningly named Sinister List organisation" - NME May 2000 +-+ +-+ "sick posse of f**ked in the head psycho-fans" - NME June 2001 +-+ +-+ Nee, nee mun pish, chan pai dee kwa +-+ +-+ Snipp snapp snut, sa var sagan slut! +-+ +-------------------------------------------------------------------------+

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Sinister: Beards and Such
by Salp 22 May '02

22 May '02

Well guys, I truly envy anyone who was at any of the gigs from the past few weekends. Instead of seeing the band at Chicago I was out gallivanting around with my friends. More importantly, this weekend was my annual camping trip out to southwestern Wisconsin. I had one of the greatest weekends I have had in a long time. Me and my friends chilling with a few beers around a camp fire at with B&S or Drake on a stereo was the action at night. and during the day I could not have asked for more. While hiking we had about five mysterious sightings of what we called "Man with Dog" he was superb. Though we never really conversed with him we made up a full background of the "Man with Dog" WE decided that he changed our lives, but we're not exactly sure how, we're still figuring that out. And I let my beard grow out which I have not done in a about 2 years. Also after listening to every B&S disc I have decided that Put the Book Back On the Shelf is my favorite song. I made me extremely happy when I realized this. A moment of Zen...just kidding. Good Tidings Matthew (Salp) +-------------------------------------------------------------------------+ +---+ Brought to you by the Sinister mailing list +---+ To send to the list mail sinister(a)missprint.org. To unsubscribe send "unsubscribe sinister" or "unsubscribe sinister-digest" to majordomo(a)missprint.org. WWW: http://www.missprint.org/sinister +-+ "sinsietr is a bit freaky" - stuart david, looper +-+ +-+ "legion of bedroom saddo devotees" "peculiarly deranged fanbase" +-+ +-+ "pasty-faced vegan geeks... and we LOST!" - NME April 2000 +-+ +-+ "frighteningly named Sinister List organisation" - NME May 2000 +-+ +-+ "sick posse of f**ked in the head psycho-fans" - NME June 2001 +-+ +-+ Nee, nee mun pish, chan pai dee kwa +-+ +-+ Snipp snapp snut, sa var sagan slut! +-+ +-------------------------------------------------------------------------+

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Sinister: More Brighton Info
by Madeleine McNeil 22 May '02

22 May '02

Darlings, Just a quickie to clear up any potential confusion before it stops just being potential and becomes catastrophic. I have been reliably informed by one Richard Keen, currently chewing the toys in the nursery (hi Richard! *waves*) that there are in fact TWO Burger Kings and TWO departure boards at Victoria! Good God, what is this world coming to? etc. I was thinking of a particular Burger King and a particular departure board, as Richard says: The Burger King you're thinking of is opposite the Kent departures board (the left hand split of the station if you're coming from the tube/main entrance). It's the departure board that doesn't have an enormous ITN news video screen on it. That's the BK I'm thinking of! BUT, Mark the stud has suggested that we post Sinister representatives at both bastard Burger Kings opposite both bastard departure boards, so we will all find each other. I think. So, there you are. Unless there are three stupid BKs at Victoria, we will all find each other. In other news: listening to old tapes of Suede B sides is rilly funny. Chanel mascara rocks and doesn't smudge when one goes swimming. Bill Harris is a dead nice bloke and holy shit I'm late for the pub quiz. Love Madeleine xxxx PS Archel is right - shower me with gifts! And her too! Then we'll sell them all and run off together. _________________________________________________________________ MSN Photos is the easiest way to share and print your photos: http://photos.msn.com/support/worldwide.aspx +-------------------------------------------------------------------------+ +---+ Brought to you by the Sinister mailing list +---+ To send to the list mail sinister(a)missprint.org. To unsubscribe send "unsubscribe sinister" or "unsubscribe sinister-digest" to majordomo(a)missprint.org. WWW: http://www.missprint.org/sinister +-+ "sinsietr is a bit freaky" - stuart david, looper +-+ +-+ "legion of bedroom saddo devotees" "peculiarly deranged fanbase" +-+ +-+ "pasty-faced vegan geeks... and we LOST!" - NME April 2000 +-+ +-+ "frighteningly named Sinister List organisation" - NME May 2000 +-+ +-+ "sick posse of f**ked in the head psycho-fans" - NME June 2001 +-+ +-+ Nee, nee mun pish, chan pai dee kwa +-+ +-+ Snipp snapp snut, sa var sagan slut! +-+ +-------------------------------------------------------------------------+

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Sinister: Ths is Not a Popularity Contest...And the winner is....!!!
by minster＠fsmail.net 22 May '02

22 May '02

But if in fact it were, and I got a wee little vote it would look a little something like this. Best 'new' Listy Lad: Top Honour goes to Brian McNeill... (someone buy him a pint on Saturday for his birthday! He's a Star) Most Beloved Pervert in a leading or supporting Role: Top Honour goes to The Amazin' Biondino!!! He's on fire, and only just getting warmed up Cats & Kittens Honourable mention to Archie for steriling acheivements to further the art. Sentimental Favourite Ken Chu...*wink* And Finally... Best on-screen Romance in a docu-drama, historical reinactment or post: Ken and Archel, they might not be in love, but they make us believe in lust!!! both Top Honours and Sentimental Favoirites... In short, the Titanic of the 2002 Sinister awards. +-------------------------------------------------------------------------+ +---+ Brought to you by the Sinister mailing list +---+ To send to the list mail sinister(a)missprint.org. To unsubscribe send "unsubscribe sinister" or "unsubscribe sinister-digest" to majordomo(a)missprint.org. WWW: http://www.missprint.org/sinister +-+ "sinsietr is a bit freaky" - stuart david, looper +-+ +-+ "legion of bedroom saddo devotees" "peculiarly deranged fanbase" +-+ +-+ "pasty-faced vegan geeks... and we LOST!" - NME April 2000 +-+ +-+ "frighteningly named Sinister List organisation" - NME May 2000 +-+ +-+ "sick posse of f**ked in the head psycho-fans" - NME June 2001 +-+ +-+ Nee, nee mun pish, chan pai dee kwa +-+ +-+ Snipp snapp snut, sa var sagan slut! +-+ +-------------------------------------------------------------------------+

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