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07/29/2006: SNT & A Very Dirty Martini.

SNT.

EDIT: This past week, a company we work with took us out to dinner at some schmancy, above-us kind of place, so we all took the opportunity to order things we would never normally order. For me, it started with steak tartare, which was so ungodly good that I’ll probably make the mistake of ordering it at a lesser establishment in the future and subsequently puke. As things progressed, I was introduced to dirty martinis. I’d never had a martini in my life, because I hate vodka, and because the devil mixes his lies in the truth and vermouth. As it was explained to my uncultured swine face, a “dirty” martini means they dump in some of the salty olive brine, and a “very dirty” martini means they dump enough salty olive brine in to make it almost impossible to detect any alcohol. As someone who will occasionally buy a jar of olives with thoughts of only drinking the juice, I was down with that. Very dirty martinis are my new sophisto drink of choice.

But I really suck at making them at home.


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Discussion Thread: 78 comments

That is a real kick ass glass, of course I would be drinking something like a chocolate milkshake or Kool-aid in it.
I can’t be the only one that does not drink alcohol around here?

Good night! Gotta go, I’m on a mission from God.

Ghosted by IHAQ @ 07/30/2006 12:07 PM EDT

August 29th?

Man, I’ve GOT to find a job…The Wizard on the 28th and TaleSpin on the 29th? Arghh..

Ghosted by Cameron T. @ 07/30/2006 12:08 PM EDT

I used to have a myspace account. Then a collegue had her comments used as evidence in a departmental ‘investigation’. That’s when I pulled the plug. Maybe that’s unneccessary paranoia, but I was sick of it anyway. I did find a couple of old friends through it, but it was never good for more than a "hey how ya been?"

I got sick of blogging really quickly. I’ve never been one to journal, don’t know why I would want to do that online. This place and FinalFantasyHybrid are enough for me.

But hey, do your own thing, that’s just my two cents. Oh, and Matt, you never fail to amaze me. Thanks!

Ghosted by Knegative @ 07/30/2006 12:12 PM EDT

One night during my senior year in college a few of us got together and had few drinks. This eventually grew into a trip to another apartment to get whatever booze was available. We started mixing everything and I got so drunk I don’t remember much, which is rare for me. To the point of the story: One thing I do remember is that I eventually wound up finishing a bottle a bottle of vodka, and as I walked down the hall the entire world tilted like on of those amusment park funhouse rides. All that said to agree with the point that vodka is some tough shit. I’ve still got the bottle to remind me NOT to do that again…

Ghosted by Shuanfu @ 07/30/2006 12:18 PM EDT

Hey Cameron T.:
I feel your pain about needed a JOB!

Ghosted by Shaunfu @ 07/30/2006 12:21 PM EDT

It’s like they wait for one day to release everything you’ve ever wanted EVER. No job here either, but… I will find a way. (mommy, I want it…)

Ghosted by Mattman @ 07/30/2006 12:26 PM EDT

Ok, im late to this and have learned (through this thread) that Darkwing Duck, Duck Tales and Gummi Bears dvd releases are happening in the not-too-distant future.

Oh yea, and i have Animaniacs and Pink and the Brain sets to buy.

I havent even started my new job yet and my paychecks are getting spent *sigh*

If Doug gets a release any time soon my life will be complete….

Ghosted by DantheApe @ 07/30/2006 1:12 AM EDT

I should drink shitty martinis more often. I just plowed through an article so fast, I keep reading it to make sure it isn’t the worst thing ever written.

After I do that a few more times, I’ll publish. Stick around if you’re bored.

Ghosted by Matt @ 07/30/2006 1:12 AM EDT

Also: I own the DuckTales DVD set, and boy, the kid in me wasn’t kidding when he said that that was the best The Disney Afternoon had to offer. Really great toon, even still.

Ghosted by Matt @ 07/30/2006 1:14 AM EDT

I hate my job, but I guess I feel lucky to have one while I look for something better.

I had something really weird happen tonight. I got knocked out of the poker tournament super early. I mean like the fifth hand. I play Hold’em, and the board paired twice. I had the small boat, and read my opponent wrong. I thought he was betting into me, when really it was the other way around. Anyway, after the game I went to Wal-Mart to run some errands.

While at Wal-Mart, I had a dizzy spell. I didn’t fall down, but only because I was clutching my cart. I have no idea what happened. Otherwise I feel fine. I hadn’t been drinking, nor had I taken any medication. I’m supposed to work some overtime tommorrow, but I’m not sure if I dare get in the car for the hour+ commute without knowing what the hell is going on. ESPECIALLY considering I fell asleep and totalled a car only a couple months ago. On the other hand, I can just imagine me explaining my absence to my boss.

ME: I didn’t come in Sunday like I promised. I had a dizzy spell at Wal-Mart.

MY BOSS: Either lay off the alcohol or stop getting so excited by low prices. You are so lazy, and this will be noted on the performance evaluation that’s due next week.

CARP!

Ghosted by spaz307 @ 07/30/2006 1:23 AM EDT

Every time I check in, this place gets a little drunker. Jumping around from topic to topic with just a hint of swagger. Where will it go next? Who’s going to get into a fight and spend the night in jail? Place your bets.

Ghosted by The Manimal @ 07/30/2006 1:26 AM EDT

I don’t drink often but i have a great recipe for anyone

1 plastic cup
1 bag of ice
1 bottle of rum

place ice in cup, add rum to said cup

enjoy til either rum or ice runs out

Ghosted by DantheApe @ 07/30/2006 1:43 AM EDT

IHAQ-
I also do not drink alcohol. I did have some pretty awesome chocolate milk a couple of hours ago, though. Unfortunately, the glass it was in was rather unattractive.

I picked up Rescue Rangers Vol. 1 and Ducktales Vol. 1 last year, and I was really disappointed by the number of times I fell asleep while watching Rescue Rangers, because I always loved that one the most. Watching them now, Ducktales was better. I’m probably going to pick up at least the first volume of most of these shows one day, when I can afford it, or after I complete other series sets I’ve already started.

Ghosted by Rainbowfeet @ 07/30/2006 2:29 AM EDT

Man, I’ve GOT to find a job…The Wizard on the 28th and TaleSpin on the 29th? Arghh…

The Wizard is going to be $10, Cameron. You can be a deadbeat for a little longer…

I could compare trying to keep up with today’s DVD production pace to running on a treadmill, but I think it’s more like trying to save yourself from drowning while Warner Bros, Disney and News Corp keep throwing large rocks at you.

Ghosted by Mars @ 07/30/2006 4:20 AM EDT

Sorry I dropped out of the conversation last night, guys. I ended up getting into a fight and spending the night in jail.

(Not really. I’m a lover, not a fighter. Well…I’m not a fighter, we’ll leave it at that.)

Ghosted by Jedoc @ 07/30/2006 8:39 AM EDT

IHAQ, Rainbowfeet – I don’t drink alcohol either.

Ghosted by Jessica Marie @ 07/30/2006 8:50 AM EDT

A friend of mine used to fix his GI Joes with those little rubber bands they use for dental stuff (like retainers). It worked pretty well and was cheap, too. :)

Ghosted by Todd @ 07/30/2006 9:15 AM EDT

My favortie moment from Duck Tails is the squeal that Scrooge’s…lawyer? makes when Scrooge starts screaming about a whale eating his ice cream. Classic.

By the way: also no alcohol for me, but I will drink the olive juice, or pickle juice, or…balsamic vinager. Crushed ice makes it a tasty treat.

Ghosted by Mad Cow @ 07/30/2006 10:53 AM EDT

I like to do shots on Georgi Blue and read X-E!

Ghosted by Hot Shot @ 07/30/2006 1:35 PM EDT

I was just at an enormous booze-fest at a Frat Bro’s house. Insane. Course, I don’t drink myself (and witnessed a fair amount of drunken Myspace commenting), but in one of my giant cups of coke, I spiked it with some Midori Melon (dear god, that combination tasted suprisingly good. Like Coke with Lime, only it gets ya tipsy)

I’ll post in the new thread in the mornin’

PS: I wrote this at 3am, and greymatter’s been banning me.

Ghosted by Invader Norbert @ 07/30/2006 2:15 PM EDT

knegative-I remember those toys fondly, I had the one that was a knife and I brought it to second grade while showing it to my friend the teacher saw it and confiscated it. She said I could have it back at the end of the year but she never did. I was convinced for years that she stole it and gave it to a nephew or something.

Ghosted by mrjayberry @ 07/30/2006 4:41 PM EDT

Matt, heard that you got the DuckTales on DVD. I wonder if you going to review an episode? With me, I just bought the best of She-Ra: Princess of Power. This DVD include The of the Sword.

Ghosted by Kowl @ 07/30/2006 10:09 PM EDT

Matt, I’m going out on a limb here to guess you guys went to a Four Seasons or something. Either that or coincedental that I was at one drinking martini’s and saw "steak tartare" on the menu for ridiculous amount of money. By the way, real martini’s have gin, the movie bond drinks a vodka martini and the book bond drinks a "vesper" which is gin and vodka. Probably be in Casino Royale but then again they did change Bacarat to Texas Hold ‘em…

Ghosted by Moore Roger @ 07/30/2006 10:48 PM EDT

Daniel85,

Oh dear Christ on a mo-ped! I am so happy to see the world has not forgotten about MIMPs. I love, love, love, reeeeally loved MIMPs.
Yes, I wonder if they still claim to be but aren’t very squishy.

Ghosted by RedLightBulbs @ 07/30/2006 11:40 PM EDT

You’re not alone IHAQ (and others), I’ve been straight edge for longer than I can clearly remember. I’m a big enough @$$ w/o getting altered in anyway shape or form. I do however, enjoy the company of those who drink and partake in other activities I abstain from.

My DD services are of course available, for all your party needs. :)

Ghosted by Knegative @ 07/31/2006 6:11 AM EDT

Matt, that’s cool if you don’t like vodka (I could NEVER drink it straight or do shots or anything) but have you ever tried a Bay Breeze? Vodka, pineapple juice and cranberry juice? You won’t even know you’re drinking vodka. It’s delicious ice cold…I don’t like hard liquor so if it’s fruity tasting and disguised not to taste like liquor, I usually love it. :)

Ghosted by Melissa Y @ 07/31/2006 12:12 PM EDT

On the subject of awesome drinks: The Tuscan breeze at Olive Garden made me prop a teepee.

Ghosted by Old E @ 07/31/2006 7:10 PM EDT

FILTHY is the only way to drink a martini!!!!
If you want to make martinis at home, invest in a (very)cheap bottle of dry white vermouth(it should last at least 6 months, but truly makes a martini) Only use (frozen) Absolut or a cheaper brand of vodka. Invest in a plastic dollar-store shaker or whatever you call Tupperware. Lots of ice and this recipe will guarantee you many evenings of comfortable numbness…6 oz vodka, 3-4 oz olive brine, 1/4 oz dry vermouth…shake it like it owes you money and strain it into any old glass with a fat skewer of Queen stuffed olives.(Makes 2 drinks)
Cheers! Hope you enjoy!
S.B.

Ghosted by Surly Barmaid @ 02/23/2007 4:04 AM EST

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