OT: Pollys and doomers join forces - unexpected development

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"I must be a "polloomer". There now, at least I have a category too... "Damn Polloomers, they don't take a stand for anything...they just waste time getting information...." I think the best way for the Pollys and the Doomers to get along would be for them to have a common enemy--the Polloomer. " -- Dee

LOL!

(Actually, I think that most TBers are really closet poloomers.)

Dee's comment was buried deep in the Saturn thread below. But I wanted to ask Dee a few questions for those people interested in enlisting:

1. Are there membership dues? (pollys and doomers don't charge)

2. Are there any unusual rites you have to undergo in order to join? Or do you just have to ask so many questions before you qualify?

3. Do poloomers follow what I believe will soon be tagged teoNASDAQawki?

4. Any tinfoil or tassles on the hats?

Thanks Dee, ya big p'loomer, you!

-- (resolved@this.point), January 06, 2000

Answers

5. And does it rhyme with "polymer" or "bloomer"?

-- I'm Here, I'm There (I'm Everywhere@so.beware), January 06, 2000.

"they just waste time getting information"...LOL!! I've met a few people in my life who felt that the gathering of information was just a big waste of time, but to actually get mad about people learning things is hilarious!

-- Simpleminded (nope@wont.never), January 06, 2000.

Attention Resolved:

1. Membership is free--must keep the rates competitive.

2. Rite of passage--one question and at least 3 visits to TB2000 per week. All others have not yet earned the right to be categorized.

3. Yes, polloomers believe in teoNASDAQawki, which is a famous Sushi Bar on Wall Street.

4. Tassels and tinfoil are optional--polloomers wear many hats.

5. Rhymes with bloomer, if hailing from the south, that is.

FLASH - Look for the polloomers new book soon to be available: "The Polloomers Guide to the Universe, the Art of Watching War"

=)

-- Dee (T1Colt556@aol.com), January 06, 2000.


Well, my ex-husband really truly honestly believed that reading was bad for you-burned up brain cells. He never could explain why reading burned up brain cells. Nor could he explain why all the booze he put away didn't burn up brain cells. I, however, was able to explain to the judge why I wanted a divorce and wanted it NOW. Mousie

-- Mousie (mousie@mymousehole.com), January 06, 2000.

LOL! Dee, you simply must post more often.

By the way, does your upcoming book have a chapter on "Zen and The Art of Heat-Generator Maintenance" perchance? (Gotta make sure things keep lively.)

-- (resolved@this.point), January 06, 2000.



I have always considered myself as a "Dolly" in this issue. I was, and still am, a Doomer wanting very very much to be a Polly.

I agree with the Polly side that the chances for a total meltdown, as a direct result of y2k, ended, once and for all time, at 1800 hours CST on 31 December 1999, with the rollover of the major systems around the world completed, and the roll of the United States main systems at that time. The final confirmation came at 0200 CST 1 January 2000 with the local midnight roll over in California. Any problems after these would never have brought down the house for us all.

However, I remain a Doomer in that I still believe that there will be several thousands of problems cropping up over the next few months which will, in MY view, and in MY ignorance, and in my uninformed OPINION, cause enough of a reduction in productivity to exacerbate the already existing probability of a recession, unless they are spread out enough to allow the Techie dudes/dudettes to keep up with the failure rate. I'm not certain that they will be.

Not purely the death of a thousand cuts, but rather the PITA of the aggravated rape of the norm. But, what the h*ll do I know of such weighty matters?

So, since I can't be a true Polly until I get a good look at the first 2 quarters of business operations of the calendar year, and I can't be a true Doomer, like Hoffmeister (g), I guess I will abandon my Dolly pose and join the "Polloomer" movement.

Do you serve donuts at the meetings?

If not I will just start my own counter movement of the "Doollys".

S.O.B.

-- sweetolebob (buffgun@hotmail.com), January 06, 2000.


Hey, Res! Perhaps it's a little late to interject this, but don't you think that "Doomolly" (Doom-ah-lee) rolls of the tongue a little nicer?

Also since Doomollies/Polloomers usually get it from both sides, wouldn't a really sturdy battle helmet make sense as the de riguer head-gear?

-- Bokonon (bok0non@my-Deja.com), January 06, 2000.


Dear SOB, Cheer up mate...the Polloomers will glady take you under our wing, and yes...we serve donuts made from ground rice and beans and served with whipped cream and a smiley face on the top. It's not so bad. The Dolly movement was looking a little "sheepish" anyway. =)

-- Dee (T1Colt556@aol.com), January 06, 2000.

BOK: Well, I for one am "down" with the p'loomer thing... it kinda reminds me of what big ol p'looka's we all are tryin' to figger out the whole darn shootin match.

Sweetolebob: You make a good point about meeting amenities and doughnuts. You are right -- it is a serious consideration. I'm guessing that p'loomers serve up anti-virus software at meetings (just to be on the safe side).

De rigeur headgear? Good thought, Bok. Vikings had the right idea. Something with horns.

-- (resolved@this.point), January 06, 2000.


Mousie, Does your ex-husband have an e-mail address? I'd like to try to hook him up with my soon-to-be-ex wife. Sounds like they are a matched pair! 8-)

pizzaman

-- pizzaman (cjwarner@yahoo.com), January 06, 2000.



we serve donuts made from ground rice and beans and served with whipped cream and a smiley face on the top. It's not so bad. The Dolly movement was looking a little "sheepish" anyway. =)

Dee

-- sweetolebob (buffgun@hotmail.com), January 06, 2000.


Boy, I hate it when I first wash my hands. It takes me at least 30 minutes before I can get my fingers to work again. I'll take a do over on that one and try it again.

OK, you Silver tongued Charmer, you've sweet talked me into joining up with your motley herd, instead of going off on my own as an independent party. I felt silly as h*ll playing around with the Dolly party anyway.(Would that be a "Party Dolly?")

I do reserve the right to bolt the group to form my own party though. I can be rented but I can never be bought.

At least not for just a rice & bean cake with whipped cream on it. Add some of the sparkle candies and we might can talk some more.

If I get a better offer, I'm outta here.

S.O.B.

-- sweetolebob (buffgun@hotmail.com), January 06, 2000.


Sweetolebob,

You have made the right decision...you will not regret it. Give Pollooming a try and then you can always branch off.

Oh, I am going to have a "Zen" chapter in my book in honor of Resolved. He has been my inspiration. Pollooming can bring one to true enlighenment, but only if you work at it...you must practice daily. Waste as much time as you can with this effort.

Okay, so here's how it works:

I tell 5 people...and then they tell 5 people, and then they tell 5 people...and so on. It adds up. Before long you have...let's see... 5 X 5 X 5 X 5 = 625 people. THAT'S A LOT OF DONUTS!

Now, you can always form your own group, I am sure Resolved will strive for this goal, BUT...I will eternally earn a residual. Not bad. I am simply duplicating my efforts so that I have more time to do more Pollooming, and you can do it too! People Pollooming people...very rewarding.

Well, there you have it. It's a simple formula. Remember, we need to keep the numbers up because the Doomers and Pollys are going to be a tough bunch. And we might even encounter some "Bloomooners", but you have the support of Pizzaman, Bok, Mousie, Resolved, Simpleminded, I'm here I'm there and... yours truly.

Now--go get 'em partner! =)

-- Dee (T1Colt556@aol.com), January 06, 2000.


Come on guys. You know you love it. How about the mutants being designated as "Pollymers"....

What a site!!!!!

-- mike morris (m.morris@hotmail.com), January 06, 2000.


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