[Daisy]

bloviatrix, on May 18 2005, 12:45 PM, said:

Wilfrid, on May 18 2005, 11:36 AM, said:

Yes indeed.  Can anyone explain what is going on with the pollen, and why people who usually don't have any problems (or only minor problems) with allergies are suffering so badly this year?

It's the lack of rain that's doing it, at least that's the excuse I heard on the TV news.

With the exception of the past several days we have had an extremely rainy spring.

Whatever the reason, the proliferation of the pollen is driving me fucking crazy.

[mongo_jones]

i think it is all part of a synergistic "war of the worlds" promotion

[bloviatrix]

This probably belongs on the "Hey, Asshole" thread, but can someone please explain to why people refuse to shut their cellphones off in the theater and then do nothing to turn them off when they start to ring? And while we're at it, why do people feel a need to speak to with one another loudly during parts of the performance.

[mongo_jones]

bloviatrix, on May 18 2005, 03:13 PM, said:

This probably belongs on the "Hey, Asshole" thread, but can someone please explain to why people refuse to shut their cellphones off in the theater and then do nothing to turn them off when they start to ring? And while we're at it, why do people feel a need to speak to with one another loudly during parts of the performance.

you're so reactionary. this is all part of the performance. these are clearly unbilled actors.

[bloviatrix]

mongo_jones, on May 18 2005, 05:33 PM, said:

bloviatrix, on May 18 2005, 03:13 PM, said:

This probably belongs on the "Hey, Asshole" thread, but can someone please explain to why people refuse to shut their cellphones off in the theater and then do nothing to turn them off when they start to ring?  And while we're at it, why do people feel a need to speak to with one another loudly during parts of the performance.

you're so reactionary. this is all part of the performance. these are clearly unbilled actors.

Interesting theory, especially about the cell phone - considering the play was set in 1987.

[omnivorette]

Just try to get a fucking cab in this fucking city at 4 fucking o'clock.

[fantasty]

Do you want one of those t-shirts that say "Fuck you, you fucking fuck"?

[omnivorette]

Thanks, but it's already written all over my face.

[StephanieL]

Daisy, on May 18 2005, 03:39 PM, said:

bloviatrix, on May 18 2005, 12:45 PM, said:

Wilfrid, on May 18 2005, 11:36 AM, said:

Yes indeed.  Can anyone explain what is going on with the pollen, and why people who usually don't have any problems (or only minor problems) with allergies are suffering so badly this year?

It's the lack of rain that's doing it, at least that's the excuse I heard on the TV news.

With the exception of the past several days we have had an extremely rainy spring.

Whatever the reason, the proliferation of the pollen is driving me fucking crazy.

Me too--I'm just dying. The normally reliable Allegra isn't doing very much. Benadryl is better, but impractical to take during working hours.

[fantasty]

I'm paraphrasing: "Good morning, this is your travel agent. We know you're leaving tomorrow but your passport is still in D.C."

[GG Mora]

The household filth that children generate.

(And Fantasty, I feel your horror...)

[Wilfrid1]

Any suggestions for allergy medication are welcome.

[guajolote]

Wilfrid, on May 19 2005, 09:18 AM, said:

Any suggestions for allergy medication are welcome.

go to a doctor and get zyrtec.

otherwise benadryl works the best, but it may knock you out, especially if you have a drink. claritin is the next best.

[Daisy]

Sitting in the doctor's office and being forced to listen to really,really bad French pop music which is piped throughout the premises. Is this the best that several MDs could come up with? My dentist, on the other hand, offers patients a choice of tunes.

[Wilfrid1]

guajolote, on May 19 2005, 11:26 AM, said:

Wilfrid, on May 19 2005, 09:18 AM, said:

Any suggestions for allergy medication are welcome.

go to a doctor and get zyrtec.

otherwise benadryl works the best, but it may knock you out, especially if you have a drink. claritin is the next best.

Thanks. I am not easy to knock out, but perhaps I should reserve benadryl for late in the day,