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Rogue If you're reading this... You are the Resistance Since: 08-17-04 Since last post: 633 days Last activity: 442 days |
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I've reached yet another revolting level of boredom and this keeps floating around a few blogs.
Choose ten characters from different fandoms. 1. Basch fon Ronsenberg (FFXII) 2. Noah Bennet (Heroes) 3. Callisto (Xena) 4. Leonidas (300) 5. Rogue (X-Men) 6. Landlady (Kung Fu Hustle) 7. L (Death Note) 8. Doc Holiday (Tombstone) 9. Maeve (Adventures of Sinbad) 10. Warren Peace (Sky High) 1. If 10 was of the opposite gender, who from the list would he or she date? - Warren would probably go lesbian for Callisto, the brooding lost-her-family-to-her-fandom's-heroine villain out of identifying with her. Granted she'd be much older than girl Warren, but I'm sure he'd be flexible. Maybe after her Warren'd continue going lesbian for Maeve since she also throws fireballs. 2. If 7 and 3 went to see a movie together who would pay, and what snacks would each want? - H'oh boy. Callisto probably would get stuck paying, but she'd probably make sure L pays for all of the sweets he wants at the concession stand. Callisto would probably just have a medium diet soda while L would buy the place out of all of its candy. 3. If 8 was your parent what would he/she leave you as a family heirloom? - Probably his guns and several decks of cards. Maybe a dental chair, who knows? If anything I'd stand to catch his Tuberculosis. 4. Describe a pair of socks 1 wears on a regular basis. - Seriously I don't think Basch wears any kind of socks. He spent his time running all over Ivalice in boots that were pretty much sandals. If he wears socks now, they're soft and plushie and make him think longingly of Ashe. 5. If 2 and 4 got into an argument what would it be about? How would they settle it? - Chances would be that Leonidas and Bennet would get along just fine once you get past their cultural differences. Both would fight to the death for their families and would probably respect each other for it. 6. If you could change any one thing about 6, what would it be? - I wouldn't change a thing about her, she's awesome the way she is. I want to be her. 7. If 5 and 9 got stuck in an elevator together with nothing but a deck of cards, bag of pretzels, and sandwich for 2+ hours, how would they pass the time, which one of them brought each item on the elevator, and what would 10 say/think while watching the surveillance video? - Rogue and Maeve would probably teach each other about the other's powers, eventually having Maeve teach Rogue how to make fireballs. Now between them, Rogue would be the more likely to bring the deck of cards, probably as a force of habit from Gambit. The food could come from either of them and whoever brought it would most likely share. And if Warren were watching the tape, he'd probably sit there bored, half-hoping they start making out or something not realizing Rogue's parasitic powers, but he'd be intrigued watching them use fire. 8. Would 7 risk his/her life for 4? - Doubtful. While L's been known to put his own life on the line in order to solve a case, I'm sure he'd be confident that Leonidas can take care of himself. 9. How would 6 act when drunk, what's their drink of choice, and would 10 make sure nothing happens to the intoxicated 6? - Were the landlady to actually drink to excess, she'd probably just be bitchier about everyone around her. She'd probably be able to take care of herself without Warren coming in to help her. Ironically Warren speaks Chinese, so him hanging around her would be all too perfect. 10. If you dropped by 3's home unexpectedly what would it look like? - Ultra-simplistic. She's got this consistent vendetta going in her head and all she really needs is a sword and a place to lay her head at night. There'd probably be a lot of exercise equipment, a punching bag hanging in the living room, and plenty of sharp objects. 11. What will 2 do after their goals are accomplished? - Retire to a nice place with his family and live a normal life as "just a paper salesman." 12. 1 loses their memory(how did it happen?), and 8 has to take care of him/her. 8 has always had a crush on 1, and 1 ends up falling for 8 while being cared for. 8 knows 1 is with 5, and that the two are engaged to be married when 5 returns to the country. What happens when 5 returns? - Very Brokeback Mountain. Basch could possibly lose his memory by Bennet sending the Haitian to take care of that for him. I really don't know what to say to this question considering the random instances of homosexuality between two people I could never really see meeting. Rogue would probably find this all amusing and move on like she always does with boyfriends (seriously, girlfriend can't touch people without doing a slight bit of damage and yet she's had more beaus than any of the X-women combined). 13. 7 sees a stranger getting mugged, does he/she continue walking or help in some way? - L would probably keep walking unless the crime were part of a deeper mystery that he was trying to solve. 14. 6 and 4 sing a duet, which song do they perform? - The Ultimate Showdown of Ultimate Destiny? Not sure. Maybe "It's Raining Men." 15. If 9 were an animal what would he/she be? - Probably a red-tailed hawk right along with Dermott. 16. 3 knows 1 and 9 like each other, even if they won't admit it. 3 enlists the help of 8 to set them up. What are their plans, and do 1 and 9 fall for it? Are the plans successful in getting the two to realize their feeling? - Considering the fact that Basch's relationship with Ashe and Maeve's with Sinbad are all really hazy, it could be possible that they'd be interested in one another. Callisto, not being much of a romantic herself, would probably have Doc con Basch into getting a room with Maeve or something. Not sure if it would work considering how mixed this group sort of is. 17. 2, in a rush to start his/her first day of work, accidentally spills her coffee on 5 while leaving the crowded shop. 2 quickly apologizes, offers to pay the dry cleaning bill, and leaves. 5 turns out to be 2's new boss. What is their first conversation in the office? - Hahahaha! Truth be told Rogue probably could be Bennet's boss. Rogue's not one to hold grudges and she would probably like Bennet right away. (Last edited by Rogue on 02-11-08 03:50 AM) |
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FX Zombie Marco Since: 03-24-06 Since last post: 3829 days Last activity: 3725 days |
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Choose ten characters from different fandoms.
1. Vlad Taltos (Dragaera) 2. Anton Gorodetsky (Nightwatch) 3. John Preston (Equilibrium) 4. Gideon (Seraphim Falls) 5. GLaDOS (Portal) 6. Dexter (Dexter) 7. Sarah Connor (Terminator) 8. Bobby Pendragon (Pendragon) 9. Hoban Washburn (Firefly) 10. John McClaine (Die Hard) 1. If 10 (John McClaine) was of the opposite gender, who from the list would he or she date? - John Preston. Together, they'd kick some serious terrorist ass. 2. If 7(Sarah Connor) and 3(John Preston) went to see a movie together who would pay, and what snacks would each want? - Neither would get into the theater, because they are both wanted by everyone. 3. If 8(Bobby Pendragon) was your parent what would he/she leave you as a family heirloom? - Lol, the ability to be a Traveler. Maybe Saint Dane's head on a pike? 4. Describe a pair of socks 1(Vlad Taltos) wears on a regular basis. - Well, he wears boots... so tube socks? 5. If 2(Anton Gorodetsky) and 4(Gideon) got into an argument what would it be about? How would they settle it? - Human nature, since Anton's a Light One, and Gideon would probably be a Dark One. 6. If you could change any one thing about 6(Dexter), what would it be? - You can't change Dexter, that's what makes him so great. 7. If 5(GLaDOS) and 9(Hoban Washburn) got stuck in an elevator together with nothing but a deck of cards, bag of pretzels, and sandwich for 2+ hours, how would they pass the time, which one of them brought each item on the elevator, and what would 10(John McClaine) say/think while watching the surveillance video? - Well, to start with, GLaDOS would probably be the elevator, which complicates things. But Wash would definitely have the food and cards and whatnot, and John would be trying to figure out how to blow the elevator up. 8. Would 7(Sarah Connor) risk his/her life for 4(Gideon)? - No chance in hell. Sarah's got to stay alive to protect John. 9. How would 6(Dexter) act when drunk, what's their drink of choice, and would 10(John McClaine) make sure nothing happens to the intoxicated 6? - Dexter wouldn't get drunk, because it causes one to lose control. He has been known to drink beer on occasion, but that was only casual, to keep up appearances. 10. If you dropped by 3's(John Preston) home unexpectedly what would it look like? - Sparse, clean, with plastic over the windows. 11. What will 2(Anton Gorodetsky) do after their goals are accomplished? - A Night Watchmen's work is never completed. But he's probably hang out with Svetlana and their daughter... I can't remember her name. 12. 1 (Vlad Taltos) loses their memory(how did it happen?), and 8 (Bobby Pendragon) has to take care of him/her. 8 has always had a crush on 1, and 1 ends up falling for 8 while being cared for. 8 knows 1 is with 5 (GLaDOS), and that the two are engaged to be married when 5 returns to the country. What happens when 5 returns? - Well, Vlad would lose his memory because Verra tampered with it. Then, when GLaDOS returns, she kills both of them with neurotoxins. DEADLY neurotoxins. 13. 7(Sarah Connor) sees a stranger getting mugged, does he/she continue walking or help in some way? - Tough to say. She'd definitely want to help, but whether or not she draws attention to herself by helping is up to anyone. 14. 6(Dexter) and 4(Gideon) sing a duet, which song do they perform? - Turning Japanese. 15. If 9(Wash) were an animal what would he/she be? - A monkey, all the way. 16. 3(John Preston) knows 1(Vlad Taltos) and 9(Wash) like each other, even if they won't admit it. 3 enlists the help of 8(Bobby Pendragon) to set them up. What are their plans, and do 1 and 9 fall for it? Are the plans successful in getting the two to realize their feeling? - I don't know how they'd do it, but Vlad and Wash wouldn't stay together. Vlad's got enough smart ass comments with Loiosh in his head. 17. 2(Anton Gorodetsky), in a rush to start his/her first day of work, accidentally spills her coffee on 5(GLaDOS) while leaving the crowded shop. 2 quickly apologizes, offers to pay the dry cleaning bill, and leaves. 5 turns out to be 2's new boss. What is their first conversation in the office? - The concept of GLaDOS walking outside of a shop made me lol. But GLaDOS wouldn't care, considering Anton's time will be spent solving puzzles and then either dying in a fire or by deadly neurotoxins (then again, the third level of the Twilight would probably let Andon just walk away... hm...) |
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Kyoku kun Phan Phan Where in the world in Aurora the Explora? Currently California! Since: 06-19-06 From: Northern California Since last post: 4769 days Last activity: 4396 days |
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I made one about anime character... but I decided not to post it.
That took a surprisingly long time for me to complete though. |
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Rogue If you're reading this... You are the Resistance Since: 08-17-04 Since last post: 633 days Last activity: 442 days |
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Originally posted by Kyoku kun Why not post it? It's just for fun anyway. I'll probably do another one with different questions and different characters. |
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Kyoku kun Phan Phan Where in the world in Aurora the Explora? Currently California! Since: 06-19-06 From: Northern California Since last post: 4769 days Last activity: 4396 days |
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Okay, I guess..
Choose ten characters from different fandoms. 1. Makoto from Kanon 2. L from Death Note 3. Tsuruya from The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya 4. Excel from Excel Saga 5. Kotonoha from School Days 6. Shana from Shakugan no Shana 7. Tomo from Azumanga Daioh, 8. Orihime from Bleach, 9. Nozomu Itoshiki from Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei 10. Kyon from The melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya 1. If 10 was of the opposite gender, who from the list would he or she date? - Is Kyon was female, who would he date...?! I've got to say probably Makoto... because she is similar to Mikuru. 2. If 7 and 3 went to see a movie together who would pay, and what snacks would each want? - THAT WOULD BE THE BEST MOVIE EVER!! TSURUYA and TOMO? Epic. Umm, I am guessing Tsuruya would pay, and they would get a looott of candy. 3. If 8 was your parent what would he/she leave you as a family heirloom? - Umm, leeks probably. But to be serious, maybe her hairpins. 4. Describe a pair of socks 1 wears on a regular basis. - I could look... but I don't care. I think the normal school girl socks. 5. If 2 and 4 got into an argument what would it be about? How would they settle it? - Uhh, Excel and L..? Uhh.... I really...have...no..idea... 6. If you could change any one thing about 6, what would it be? - Her decreasing amount of cute melon bread eatingness! 7. If 5 and 9 got stuck in an elevator together with nothing but a deck of cards, bag of pretzels, and sandwich for 2+ hours, how would they pass the time, which one of them brought each item on the elevator, and what would 10 say/think while watching the surveillance video? - Thats easy! Kotonoha would kill Nozomu by hanging him with a pretzel or something and he would 'happily' die. Kyon would probably stare at the screen for a while and then walk off thinking that he's seen weirder things. 8. Would 7 risk his/her life for 4? - Maybe. But Excel dies several times anyway. 9. How would 6 act when drunk, what's their drink of choice, and would 10 make sure nothing happens to the intoxicated 6? - OH my GOD.. Shana drunk?! I WANT TO SEE THAT! You wouldn't be able to get her to drink anything, so it would probably be a spiked drink or something. Kyon would be... uhh... uninterested? 10. If you dropped by 3's home unexpectedly what would it look like? - Big.. extravagant! Surrounded by a huge wall... A VERY large house. 11. What will 2 do after their goals are accomplished? - This is good for L... After(if) he ended up catching Kira. He would continue to punish crime and such. 12. 1 loses their memory(how did it happen?), and 8 has to take care of him/her. 8 has always had a crush on 1, and 1 ends up falling for 8 while being cared for. 8 knows 1 is with 5, and that the two are engaged to be married when 5 returns to the country. What happens when 5 returns? - Makoto DID loose her memory... But I don't think Orihime took care of her.. and i am PRETTY sure Orihime isn't engaged to Kotonoha... But.. Yeah.. Kotonoha would kill both of them.. I'm not kidding. 13. 7 sees a stranger getting mugged, does he/she continue walking or help in some way? - She would probably do one of those flying school girl kicks with both feet into his head. 14. 6 and 4 sing a duet, which song do they perform? - I can easily imagine Excel singing... but Shana? That would be REALLY odd.. and I think one of them would be singing really random fast song and one would be embarrassed and singing rather quietly.. You guess who is who. 15. If 9 were an animal what would he/she be? - A cave cricket or whatever. 16. 3 knows 1 and 9 like each other, even if they won't admit it. 3 enlists the help of 8 to set them up. What are their plans, and do 1 and 9 fall for it? Are the plans successful in getting the two to realize their feeling? - Wait... Makoto and Nozomu like each other??!!?!?!??!?! Uhh... well.. Tsuruya would probably be one of those "lets have lunch, byaahahaha" type of girls and then "have" to leave right away. And no, it wouldn't work out, because Nozomu loves Tsuruya... and so does everyone else. 17. 2, in a rush to start his/her first day of work, accidentally spills her coffee on 5 while leaving the crowded shop. 2 quickly apologizes, offers to pay the dry cleaning bill, and leaves. 5 turns out to be 2's new boss. What is their first conversation in the office? - She would kill him!! God, you guys are sloooww! |
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Rogue If you're reading this... You are the Resistance Since: 08-17-04 Since last post: 633 days Last activity: 442 days |
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Got this one off LiveJournal.
I'm going to use different characters, but you can use whomever you want. Select ten characters from any fandom (multiple fandoms are fine) 1. Cassidy (Preacher) 2. Shadow (American Gods) 3. Yvaine (Stardust) 4. Clementine (Eternal Sunshine) 5. Marquis de Sade (Quills) 6. Rosencrantz (Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead) 7. Claire Bennet (Heroes) 8. Magenta (Rocky Horror Picture Show) 9. Joxer (Xena: Warrior Princess) 10. Seven of Nine (Star Trek: Voyager) 1. 5 (Marquis de Sade) and 9 (Joxer) are in a sporting event for charity, what event do they participate in? For what charity? - Seriously, neither one of them is particularly athletic. Marquis would try to get in on some writing competition and Joxer would want to go for fencing (which he's terrible at, but is so delusional about being a hero it doesn't matter anyway) and end up playing checkers or something for a charity that supports writing pornography. The charity for pornographic writers would be Marquis' idea. He'd probably explain to Joxer that if he does it, Gabrielle who's also a bard herself, would fall for him for his support of the written arts. That and Joxer would totally be into reading Marquis' work. In the end, Gabby would still reject Joxer and Marquis would continue gleefully writing. 2. If you could be 3 (Yvaine)'s best friend for twenty-four hours, what would you spend the day doing? - We'd be wandering around lost or something, and this is assuming that I'd be on her side of the wall for that matter. Probably end up at a Planetarium so she could look up at her sisters in the sky. 3. Is 8 (Magenta) more of a cat or a dog person? - Either so long as she doesn't have to clean up after it. (My friend who used to play the character on stage and has a very similar personality is totally a cat person, though). 4. Create a live journal name for 10 (Seven of Nine). - collective_thoughts. Although she's probably not even bother with having an LJ in the first place. 5. Out of 7 (Claire) and 4 (Clementine) who would make a better preschool teacher? What type of games and activities would they do? - Either could probably be a preschool teacher, but Claire'd probably be the better choice since Clementine can be a bit on the impatient and vindictive side (although the kids would like her constantly changing haircolor and quirkiness). I really don't know what Claire would do. Bring in her teddy bear collection? Cut off her fingers and let the kids watch them grow back? 6. Where would 6 (Rosencrantz) like to spend an extended weekend? - Since he's rather curious and seems to inadvertently discover scientific properties, he might hang around Golden Gate Park in San Francisco, Balboa Park in San Diego, Exposition Park in L.A., and some other big area full of museums. 7.9 (Joxer), 4 (Clementine), and 8 (Magenta) have three seats in a row on an airplane; who gets the window seat, the aisle seat and the middle seat? What do they discuss? - Clementine would get the window, Joxer would get the center, and Magenta would get the aisle. Both Clementine and Magenta would have their elbows in Joxer's ribs and talk to each other about hair colors, science fiction films, aliens, sex, their periods, and all while ignoring whenever Joxer would input anything. 8. Write a haiku that 1 (Cassidy) might write for 10 (Seven of Nine) (5, 7, 5 syllables) - Now this would also assume that Cassidy would write a poem, which is doubtful. I mean he could write a haiku but he just wouldn't. Here goes, though. You were a borg thing... Fuck, I really need a drink Hey, you have blood right? 9. Out of 2 (Shadow) and 7 (Claire) who would you rather perform a talent show with? What would be your talent? - Claire. I mean, when else are you going to be able to throw knives at someone, saw them (almost) in half, stage a sword fight that they lose, and then shoot an apple of their head, with both you and the other person walking away unscathed? 10. 3 (Yvaine) finds a wallet with two hundred dollar/pounds/etc with ID what does s/he do? - Probably leave it alone, she knows her sisters and mother are watching her. 11. What is 1 (Cassidy)'s greatest fear? - Being out in the sunlight. 12. 5 (Marquis de Sade) was just arrest for ____, would 2 (Shadow) bail them out of jail? - Probably. He can identify since he was once an inmate himself. Although the Marquis is already being held in an asylum, so assuming he wasn't. 13. 6 (Rosencrantz) decides to throw a party, what are they celebrating? Is the party a success? - Whatever he's celebrating, chances are only Guildenstern would show up (and was probably the only person invited, although no one can ever seem to tell the difference between the two anyway and would have not shown up to disguise confusion or embarrassment in showing up at the wrong house, anyway). |
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BennyMD4123 Paragoomba Since: 07-13-08 From: The Interexistant Planet Since last post: 5759 days Last activity: 5435 days |
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1 - Eureka (Eureka 7)
2 - Rhyme (TWEWY / It's a wonderful World) 3 - Sora (KH) 4 - Lelouch (Code Geass) 5 - Hurley (Lost) 6 - Kurogane (Tsubasa Chronicle) 7 - Saya (Blood +) 8 - Henry (Eden Project [From mah book]) 9 - Dark (D.N.Angel) 10 - Alphonse (FMA) 1. If 10 (Alphonse) was of the opposite gender, who from the list would he or she date? Eureka, because she seems the most "Normal" - Rhyme is a kid - Saya can turn into a bloodthirsty killer. (Though, she doesn't kill humans, I don't think he'd like that) 2. If 7(Saya) and 3(Sora) went to see a movie together who would pay, and what snacks would each want? Sora would probably end up paying for the tickets, and his own food - Seaweed Ice Cream Saya would pay for her food - A (literal) mountain of popcorn, and some soda. 3. If 8(Henry) was your parent what would he/she leave you as a family heirloom? The ability to fly (Through Genetics) Basically, Wings. 4. Describe a pair of socks 1(Eureka) wears on a regular basis. I don't think she wears any 5. If 2(Rhyme) and 4(Lelouch) got into an argument what would it be about? How would they settle it? It would be about something random, or stupid. (because the two are completely unrelated) After a while, Lelouch would get annoyed, and use his geass to make Rhyme stop the argument. 6. If you could change any one thing about 6(Kurogane), what would it be? I'd make hiim fight in a suit. He looks better that way. 7. If 5(Hurley) and 9(Dark) got stuck in an elevator together with nothing but a deck of cards, bag of pretzels, and sandwich for 2+ hours, how would they pass the time, which one of them brought each item on the elevator, and what would 10(Alphonse) say/think while watching the surveillance video? Hurley brings the food. Dark Brings the cards. They find out that they are stuck in the elevator. They play cards for a little while, Dark winning by "Outsmarting" Hurley, or cheating. Alphonse: This is boring. I'm gonna go look for brother. They get out of the elevator. 8. Would 7(Saya) risk his/her life for 4(Lelouch)? If he was being attacked by a chiropraterian, maybe. Other than that, no. 9. How would 6(Kurogane) act when drunk, what's their drink of choice, and would 10(Alphonse) make sure nothing happens to the intoxicated 6? I have yet to see him drunk in Tsubasa chronicle. But, I think: He'd be emotional, or he'd be very dazed. Alphonse would try to make sure nothing happens to him, seeing as how he's usually kindhearted. 10. If you dropped by 3's(Sora) home unexpectedly what would it look like? It'd look like a normal house. 11. What will 2(Rhyme) do after his/her daily goals are accomplished? She'll go follow her brother around. 12. 1 (Eureka) loses their memory(how did it happen?), and 8 (Henry) has to take care of him/her. 8 has always had a crush on 1, and 1 ends up falling for 8 while being cared for. 8 knows 1 is with 5 (Hurley), and that the two are engaged to be married when 5 returns to the country. What happens when 5 returns? The problem is, Eureka now loves Henry. Hurley Is going to marry Eureka. Eureka DOESN'T REMEMBER THIS. Anyways, I'm sure Henry would at least attempt to tell her that he can't be in a relationship with her. Also, wouldn't Hurley know about the accident? 13. 7(Saya) sees a stranger getting mugged, does he/she continue walking or help in some way? She's about to help, but she sees a chiropraterian, and goes to kill it. 14. 6(Kurogane) and 4(Lelouch) sing a duet, which song do they perform? Highway to Hell - AC/DC 15. If 9(Dark) were an animal what would he/she be? A hawk, or a rabbit. 16. 3(Sora) knows 1(Eureka) and 9(Dark) like each other, even if they won't admit it. 3 enlists the help of 8(Henry) to set them up. What are their plans, and do 1 and 9 fall for it? Are the plans successful in getting the two to realize their feeling? 17. 2(Rhyme), in a rush to start his/her first day of work, accidentally spills his/her coffee on 5(Hurley) while leaving the crowded shop. 2 quickly apologizes, offers to pay the dry cleaning bill, and leaves. 5 turns out to be 2's new boss. What is their first conversation in the office? Hurley: "So... uh... I heard you like coffee." |
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Cairoi This isn't about you and your loud mouth, This is about me and my fucking beard. Since: 08-29-04 From: PA Since last post: 4848 days Last activity: 4471 days |
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Dude, look at the date. This is a ridiculously huge bump. This is just a warning, but try and not do it again, alright? | |||
Rogue If you're reading this... You are the Resistance Since: 08-17-04 Since last post: 633 days Last activity: 442 days |
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I figure it's all good. He added to the topic and hell, I'm guilty of bumping old memes like this all the time when there's nothing else to post about.
Sorry. Not meaning to sound disrespectful, oh all-powerful admin. |
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BennyMD4123 Paragoomba Since: 07-13-08 From: The Interexistant Planet Since last post: 5759 days Last activity: 5435 days |
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Sorry about that >.<"
But, It was 4:00am, I was tired, bored, and attacked by insomnia, so I kinda forgot to check the date. |
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