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jsw said:
hell yes I knew. I'm hoping for some other participants too. (any takers?)
Now go scratch that cute little golden retriever's ears, ya alien. (I love those dogs)
As it so happens, I'm sitting on the floor doing just that (when not typing, of course).iBlue said:
someone elses shameful secret.
I can't resist. The gf related this one to me which came directly from someone who worked in security of a UK liquor store. Apparently some stock was regularly going missing so the management installed hidden cameras in strategic places.
One day the theif was called into the office and told that the company was aware that he was stealing from the shop. However he denied it, so they asked him to have a look in this room. They showed him some videos of him nicking the goodies.
While they were showing him the footage he went a ghostly white. The reason he probably when cold and white was because he must have known that if they had video cameras filming in that area then...they would have filmed other things as well...like him having a jodrell* with a magic marker up his...how can I put this so as not to offend our younger viewer...asshat® (minus the hat). On numerous occasions.
I can't resist. The gf related this one to me which came directly from someone who worked in security of a UK liquor store. Apparently some stock was regularly going missing so the management installed hidden cameras in strategic places.
One day the theif was called into the office and told that the company was aware that he was stealing from the shop. However he denied it, so they asked him to have a look in this room. They showed him some videos of him nicking the goodies.
While they were showing him the footage he went a ghostly white. The reason he probably when cold and white was because he must have known that if they had video cameras filming in that area then...they would have filmed other things as well...like him having a jodrell* with a magic marker up his...how can I put this so as not to offend our younger viewer...asshat® (minus the hat). On numerous occasions.
Shameful secret...
A couple of times I have started conversation with: "I was on MacRumors and... ".
Funny how after I stop talking, that conversation is over.
A couple of times I have started conversation with: "I was on MacRumors and... ".
Funny how after I stop talking, that conversation is over.
jsw said:As it so happens, I'm sitting on the floor doing just that (when not typing, of course).
let me just say... awwwww!
mad jew said:I loiter.
loiterbug.
(I tease loiterers)
I put rubber bands on the spray hose trigger of the sink and ask [whoever] for a glass of water. It's liters of fun.
question fear said:
Back in my gap year I got into Charmed in a big way. I don't quite know how it started. It was before the box sets were available to buy so I had to download them all off the 'net. Yeah I know it was bad but it was the only way I could get my fix!! I've vowed to buy the boxsets when they're all out. Last episode of it ever airs next Sunday in the states.
I guess being a Charmed addict could count as a 'secret'. As well as being a trekkie and a stargate fan and... oh dear the list goes on and on. Plain geek will do.
iBlue said:loiterbug.
HEY! I'd come over and box your ears, but I'm just gonna stand here for a while instead...
*Loiters*
...
iBlue said:
you made my day.
anyway, here is my shameful secret. i lust over a tabletpc (running window$). i feel i have a need for one. and it is Apple's fault.
OutThere said:Do it with the capacitors (that's what the thing is called) you can find inside of disposable digital cameras with flashes.
Super powerful. Best used at weddings (everyone is happy and joyful even if you give them some volts in the rear) where you don't know many people.
Just don't do it with a big flashgun!
I have a big old Sunpak hammerhead flash. Years ago the flashgun end of the lead broke off so I replaced it. I thought I was being clever replacing it with a tough metal plug, it didn't fit quite right so you needed to use a finger to push the plug up for proper contact. A few months later I was taking photos of a skateboard comp. I was taking a little rest leaning on some metal railings, my arm dropped a little and the metal plug touched the railing and my arms somehow completed the circuit. The flash went off and I swore very loudly. Both my arms and shoulders were aching for hours after!
Looking in the manual the next day I read that the capacitor stored a 550v charge!
Needless to say I've replaced the metal plug.
You might reconsider your collection of shameful secrets. Being proud of your skill in burping should fit snugly in thereiBlue said:In 8th grade I drank 3 Dr Peppers and burped Supercalafragilisticexpealadocious (or however that spelling would work out) and got it on tape. I am still looking for it after all these years because it is a proud moment.
OutThere said:Do it with the capacitors (that's what the thing is called) you can find inside of disposable digital cameras with flashes.
Super powerful. Best used at weddings (everyone is happy and joyful even if you give them some volts in the rear) where you don't know many people.
those capacitors, when fully charged are bloody lethal. in a D&T class many years ago we had to design a new paper outer to go on one, and me being me i took it apart thinking how much damage can a camera do to me!
touched a contact and i flew across the room. i was twitching for a few hours after that.
then to make matters worse i did it again - i presumed it must have fully discharged on me, but it hadnt and so i got another, but stilghtly less powerful shock!
devilot said:
Yeah, and it doesn't smell like roses. It really smells like poo-oooh-oooh.
job said:
When I was out to snorkel last week, I had to pee, so I did it in the Indian Ocean. Five times.
Out of curiosity, I stretched my waistband out and used my goggle to look underwater to see if any of my urine was "loitering" inside my boardies. Yeah, there was some just sifting around in there, so I tried getting rid of it.
The next day, I got an eye infection.
Late at night, really late at night after my wife goes to sleep, I, I,
Oops, gotta go it's time for bed!
Oops, gotta go it's time for bed!
I'm sorry Dillenger, but you posted that in the morning... (unless you're lying about your location!).
As for me, any secret that I consider "shameful" is not appropriate for me to say, nor would I want to say it blatantly in public.
-Chasen
As for me, any secret that I consider "shameful" is not appropriate for me to say, nor would I want to say it blatantly in public.
-Chasen