From: owner-rockford-files-digest@smoe.org (The Rockford Files) To: rockford-files-digest@smoe.org Subject: The Rockford Files V1 #54 Reply-To: rockford-files@smoe.org Sender: owner-rockford-files-digest@smoe.org Errors-To: owner-rockford-files-digest@smoe.org Precedence: bulk The Rockford Files Monday, March 16 1998 Volume 01 : Number 054 Today's Filings: ----------------- Seven Re: Seven you a badass smoe, majordomo! Seven brides for seven brothers... Hand me the stick.... Serenity Now! That's enough... Eight Days of Eighties! Happy happy me! Jon's Post Tapes alright!! Sandi is smoking crack..... ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Mon, 16 Mar 1998 07:36:02 -0800 From: "Kamp, Marcus S" Subject: Seven Nope. Missed the Seinfeld reference. See, Sandi, some of us do more w/our lives than watch TV. I think I've seen 1 episode this season. I sat down to watch another 1 last Thursday, but it was a re-run of the only 1 I've already seen. Grr. Erik, I wasn't going to join the fray of naming your child, but here goes. How 'bout something traditional, like Ezequiel or Ehud. That way he, too, can be "E". If it's a she, something w/historical significance, like Mata, Joan, or Hilary. Definitely shy away from this year's hip names, Monica & Latrell. Puff Lyons & Alanis Lyons would sound kinda dated, too. Hanson would work for a boy OR a girl. There's always the humorous route...Cowardly, Leo, or African...but I'm sure you've heard those all your life & they're probably not too funny anyway. How 'bout something w/a global appeal, like maybe Saddam, Boutros-Boutros, or Shep (if he's acting up, you can just yell "Smoke a f*ckin' peace pipe, Shep!" ala Steve Buscemi). Maybe a nod to your 2nd favorite Seattle musical influence, Deadeye Lyons. I'd say "Markus", but there can be only one. Oh yeah, Bentent....I find it rather disheartening that my ex-wife likes SftD! Markus ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 16 Mar 1998 10:53:47 EST From: Sandibrady Subject: Re: Seven Okay, I was going to just privately email Markus, but since he decided to be nasty via the list, I changed my mind. First of all, I think this was a MAJOR *jerkoff* asshole comment: <> I hardly ever watch tv thank you very much. The only 2 shows I really watch are Seinfeld and Ally McBeal, which results in an hour and a half of tv per week...so you know where you can shove that comment.... Ahhh, we switch to Majordomo and it's already turning into the MA...people pickin' on me already.... Errrrrrr.... The Dude Abides, idnaS ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 16 Mar 1998 10:10:58 From: "Hannah Kuhlmann" Subject: you a badass smoe, majordomo! Anne - I'm suddenly the Xena girl? wow. I wasn't aware that I ever disclosed my Xena-fandom on the list! guess you could just tell. Too bad I haven't watched ANY TV in months because the little B&W 10 inch that my roommate brought gets one and a half channels. :P I can't think of one damn name, BTW. And just when I *think* I have one, I realize that it's BFF related so I have to scrap it or look like I'm an obsessed weirdo. My thought process is like "hmmm. . .what about Steve? I've always liked Steve. Or it could be Stephen. Or Steven. . .AGH!" Same with Emily. . .Emaline. Mary. And of course, you can't use Ben. DAMN! Just give the kid a number. Call it X-9425 or something, and then when it's old enough you can let the kid pick out his or her OWN name. . *'course then you'll end up with something like Picabo Street. Also, I'd just like all of you to know that I was EIGHT YEARS OLD in 1988, and that is why I have been so quiet lately. I'm just absorbing all this 80's nostalgia. . . - -Hannah OH! p.s. did everybody who I mailed crap to get it? Everybody but Steve and um. . . Mark G. (on this list? who knows) should have crap in thier mailboxes. Well, not CRAP per se. . .you know what I mean. - ------------------------------------------ Hannah Kuhlmann - kuhl0025@tc.umn.edu **FLASHY BEN FOLDS FIVE WEBSITE** AT http://www.geocities.com/SoHo/Cafe/1094/ - ------------------------------------------ ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 16 Mar 1998 10:40:29 -0600 (CST) From: wplusb@ix.netcom.com Subject: Seven brides for seven brothers... Sandi, I know what you're talking about, and I think it's a stitch. Seven...that George...Other *famous* Seven's include Erykah Badu's son, and I once knew a guy named Seven from Arizona that was a carpenter specializing in unpainted furniture. Baby names: Spike and Jack -- my bruiser boys -- and Sophie Grace As for rocker Tommy Lee...well, we should ask Ed. He is an insightful guy. Less than *seven* days *Big Dude*... Emily ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 16 Mar 1998 10:29:05 -0600 From: "Erik C. Lyons" Subject: Hand me the stick.... I'm kicking some ass..... Okay Markus and Sandi...oops, I mean idnaS, just what do you think you are doing filling up the list with (of all things) NON-BF5-content? You KNOW that is a nono unless you have the title FL, and last time I checked, umm...oh yeah, that's me... butt, in defense of Markus (hehe) idnaS writes: >I hardly ever watch tv thank you very much. The only 2 shows I really >watch are Seinfeld and Ally McBeal, which results in an hour and a half of >tv per week...so you know where you can shove that comment.... Actually, while your TV may be on for an hour and a half a week, you are only watching a half hour because, unless you are a new subscriber, EVERY *rock* KNOWS what idnaS is doing during AMcB....she is playing kissy-face with the local boy-toy of the week. You know, the one who sends her the most email that week (while she sits in her PJ's at work wondering when the next issue of the RF's is going to be sent.....) idnaS continues: >Ahhh, we switch to Majordomo and it's already turning into the >MA...people pickin' on me already.... Errrrrrr.... See, you are one of those MA's(=mostly agent-provocateurs)...... Come over to this *nice* list and brew trouble.....= ) Oh, and idnaS, I would dip into Markus, but I think I gave a jab his way in the previous post.... Ya'know, if you look closely, idnaS has a bit of a Kampatoid quality about her... BF5 content.....if they are selling out, where can I buy some? the one and only, FL! ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 16 Mar 1998 10:12:20 -0600 From: "Erik C. Lyons" Subject: Serenity Now! yes, I DO use the list as a vent for my bad days. Today is one of them. So kick back and let me get through this so I can TRY to get through the rest of the day. So as I was saying, bad day, yeah. Monday. Morning. But, on the bright side, I ran across a *burning* endorsement for the RF on the MA (=mostly agent-provocateurs): >Yes the Rockford Files is damn kewl! >A big "Hey" to my FL and everyone else on/in the RF! Which of course brings a smile to the FL's face. Also, driving *early* this morning listening to a radio show called *Bob and Tom* (anybody else get this syndication?), I heard that the woman up in Markus-land who was romancing that young boy has announced she is pregnant with another one of his children (the young boy, not Markus. unless, of course, M *finally* decided to throw away that Howard Stern love doll and take a crack at the real deal). So, along with what I just wrote about M, that story made me feel better. What else is exciting and new you ask? Welp, since I better add some BF5 content or fall on the non-content sword, herewego! Ya know all that drab talk of selling out on the MA(=mostly anarchic)? Of course, it isn't. It ($$$$) is just a vehicle for exposure to the mainstream. I mean put this in perspective: B, D, and R did NOT have to take a deal w/550 for the cash and record deal. Right? Damn straight. But that isn't the main point. We have an election (primary) tomorrow and it appears that money talks and more money puts you in the general election. We had a guy spend over $6 million of his own cash for media and it is working. He went from being down in the polls over 10 points 2 months ago, to being ahead by that margin now. It is pathetic. We (not me) elect rich people to run our country and make laws for the people, who are, by far, not a rich people. What burns the 'ol FL's arse is the fact that in most cases, these silver spoon mofos don't know jack about what WE (*I*) need, want, expect, yadda. So, *begging the question here* HOW in THE world can these dildos expect to perform well in office AND more importantly, what kind of society do we live in now that lets these *trash* ads affect people's vote?? Ohmanthisisburingmeupnow. Well, you can see what $$$ does....it exposes bands, (good or bad ones) and makes them and the companies who pull their strings money. It also puts freaks in power. money, money, money.......You may ask, so FL, you seem to have a bit on envy in your tone.....no.....just give me a comfortable setting for me and my family....a little travel, some nice things, fine.....I am sure that will all happen some day.....But the key is to utilize the $$$...don't pull the wool over the eyes of the people you supposedly want to help. Make them like you on your own merits, not your ability to manipulate an opponent's record..... Okay. Sorry. Enough. Really. Okay baby-name-helpers.....the day cometh. Next Wednesday. We will put your good suggestions to work then. But you also have a week for any last minute revelations. Are we to Battan yet Markus? Here comes the rain again falling on my head like a memory falling on my head like sweet emotion I think a great vehicle for a sit-com would be the guys all sharing a apartment in some obscure city which they do not blend well in and following their everyday adventures, a la Seinfeld. It could work. They are starving artists and have to take bad jobs each adventure. Can you see Ben as a telemarketer? Robert as a quick-lube specialist? Darren as a city dog catcher? Oh the possibilities.... Made-up word for the day: Kampatoid -- adj. -- Resembling Markus Kamp Used in a sentence: Out at the club the other night, I saw a band whose drummer had a very kampatoid sound in the way he played. Will you fight for your freedom? - -Erik ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 16 Mar 1998 12:32:08 EST From: Sandibrady Subject: That's enough... First of all, I think we're allowed to post off-topic stuff, I think that was the whole point of this damn list. Second of all, this: <> was really rude. My "boy-toy of the week" happens to be my boy-toy of a while and he is too far away for me to be kissing on him during AMcB, that is, until next week (spring break)...right Emily and *Ed*?? And to make this even more like the MA (mostly annoying dribble) I am unsubscribing. See ya. - --idnaS ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 16 Mar 1998 12:34:39 -0500 From: Anne Lyons Subject: Eight Days of Eighties! Hey all! First off... Hannah -- you revealed your membership to the Xenaverse after I said that it rocked. But don't worry -- no one can pick on you for watching (or not watching on the teeny tv) since I would get picked on first. You see, Dawson's, Xena, Roar!, Buffy, and 90210 are the full house of bubblegum tv, which beats a Xena/Herc pair. And just to set the record straight, using the term full house does not mean that I ever willingly watched Full House (or Saved by the Bell for that matter.) I *did* have to watch both when I was a dorm "parent" for a ballet camp one summer. But enough about my execrable tv viewing habits. Had another BFF dream last night. Can't remember much about it other than I think we were all skiing (yes, including all the folks who went to ConBENtion) and I spent most of the time talking to Darren. I think he was using some really old skis (for you old time skiers... he had the ones with the runaway straps rather than the brakes) and I was helping him out. And no, I do not think it is odd that a 28 year old woman has dreams about a band. What is odd is that she shares these nocturnal flights of fancy with a mail list. People are strange when you're a stranger... Well... I just had to leave this message for a bit while I actually got some work done, and in the meantime, a few more Loose RF messages found their way into my mailbox. Let me see... first off... nice Annie Lennox/Eurythmics lyrical ode, E! And to Sandi... don't mind Markus... as he says... it's just his Irish mouth. Speaking of Irish... are we all ready to get our Irish up tomorrow! Pogue Ma Hone, and Cead Mille Failte baby! Happy St. Paddy's Day from an original Galloping Gael! Finally, with VH1's Eight Days of Eighties on, Hannah... we can afford the time to get a bit nostalgic. I understand how you can be bored by all our discussions of seeing the original Star Wars trilogy in the actual theater (ask E -- he hands out Star Wars memorabilia!) and the merits of early MTV (they actually played videos -- in their entirety! Of course, that wasn't too difficult seeing as how it was just Pat Benatar, Duran Duran, The Tubes, and a few other bands who actually made videos...) But you can join in... it's easy to fake! Just wax poetic about big hair, stirrup pants with pumps, button down oxfords, Molly Ringwald, breakdancing, or any other 80's fixture. WE'll accept you for who you are. Unless of course you come from the wrong side of the tracks, like the heros in almost every 80's "teen" movie -- then we'll ostracize you until you prove us wrong... or until Ralph Macchio dies. ("Stay golden, Pony Boy!") I will now leave you with a couple of Irish toasts... pick your favorite for tomorrow's festivities! - -Anne May you be in heaven a half an hour before the devil knows you're dead. There are many good reasons for drinking, One has just entered my head If a man doesn't drink when he's living, How the hell can he drink when he's dead? ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 16 Mar 1998 12:36:37 -0500 (EST) From: vanvalnc@is2.nyu.edu (Chris Van Valen) Subject: Happy happy me! Hi Rockettes Just got back from Ticketbastard with 2 seats to the Bacharach tribute at the Hammerstein show in NYC for 4/8/98 featuring the Chapel Hill Three. $50 each, but well worth it as I'm a huge Costello fan as well. I won't be taping it so don't ask. Highlight of the show will be when Ben throws his piano stool right into Dionne Warwick's huge nostril without touching the sides. CV If you have an unpleasant nature and dislike people this is no obstacle to work. -- J.G. Bennett Catch "Forever Knight" on the Sci-Fi Channel every Tue-Thurs at 9PM and 1AM EST. -- Lucien LaCroix ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 16 Mar 1998 14:11:36 EST From: Eriklyons1 Subject: Jon's Post Can't let anything not get posted......Actually, Jon's mailer sent this as a MULTI-part message (MIME format) which Major Domo Aggravating didn't recognize..... > From: "Harry Richards" > To: > Subject: Word up G Dog's > Date: Sun, 15 Mar 1998 11:55:02 -0600 > > Hello there. This whole major dome thingy is kinda cool I think. > Anyway coming to Memphis for the next ConBENtion I hope. I think Bff > might actually come to Memphis this time around for some reason. They > better. Plus Memphis would be a nice place to have a conbention.We could > have a sleep over at my place or something I am sure. And if you like > clubs then you will like Beale street. Ya know House of Blues, Hard > Rock, Planet Hollywood, BB Kings, ANd Elvis Restraunt just to name a > few. Anyway this is to Scott ( aka pimp daddy of the faq ). > Ummm.........You must have at least some of the old copies of the faq. > Don't play games with me I know you have them so hand them over. Hehe > just kidding. But really you must have at least on some where. Sent > them too me if you can find any. Thanks. OKOK baby names I have > allways loved these for > GIRLS: Mary Elizabeth, Jessica Leigh, Jennifer Anne, Tavia > BOYS: Jon Allen, Bryan Christian, James Cartwright ( or JC for short > ) > > These are pretty good names along with middle names too. Just in case > you are all wondering because ya'll all post it so why not. In the cd > player right now > all three ben folds five cds > 2 rage against the machine cds > bare naked ladies--rock spectical > radiohead the bends > radio head ok computer > the police--greatest hits > > So what do you think about that > Jon ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 16 Mar 1998 11:34:47 -0800 From: "Kamp, Marcus S" Subject: Tapes Well, I hate to do this, (Actually, who'm I kidding? I love it!!!) but the 1st Sinforosa tape is no longer available. The last 4 copies from this printing are already spoken for (Yes, Anne & Hannah, you will get yours but Anne, I still need your address.) & we're not ordering another batch. Those of you who have a copy have a collector's item now, so take care of it. We may re-release it down the road as an EP CD, but the cassette version is forever sold-out (sort of like the "Never Cool in School" shirts:-(). Markus ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 16 Mar 1998 14:56:21 -0500 From: Carrie Subject: alright!! Wow. I have the collector's edition of real life Sinforosa stuff. Doubtless I'll be able to sell it for thousands of dollars down the road, when Sinforosa has come, gone, and become the next Led Zeppelin-esque post-success-obsession band. Then I'll only have the sweet memories... ahhh! This is my first time posting to the new thingie. It kind of scares me, rather in the same way that all new things frighten dorm moles. *blink, blink* I do get out, really. Now that I have a copy of the Riviera show, the 23-song demo tape, AND sheet music to Philosophy, I'm likely to get some requests for bootleg trading. Am I right, folks? Huh? Can I get an "amen"? All I want is fun stuff! Lemme know if you're interested. I'm going to see "Paris is Burning" for my English class tonight. Mmmm... transvestites... ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 16 Mar 1998 14:40:57 -0600 From: Your FL (Erik C. Lyons) Subject: Sandi is smoking crack..... Ignore Sandi's rambling and refer back to RF Issue #14: >Boycott the Armchair >Sandi >Always in teh center of a contraversy I did not create. IF Sandi *really* left the RF, which maillist would she go to? = ) She knows that home is where the heart is -- The Rockford Files baby! I think they started $.10 beer on Monday mornings...... - -E........ ------------------------------ End of The Rockford Files V1 #54 ********************************