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WCDT 29 Nov-3 Dec (1806-1810)
Tergon:
Yeah, for all Sven's failings, we've actually seen him to be unusually truthful. He's never denied his man-whore status, he openly admits he hates the music he writes, he doesn't hesitate to admit to Faye that he's shallow in pursuing only his "Type" of woman, he tells Faye he slept with Gina Riversmith, he opens up to Marten during his fancy-pants walk...
The only times we've seen Sven openly lie were when he wanted to avoid Death By Ex-Girlfriend at the horrible revelation; when he wanted to avoid temptation with his bendy blonde friend after lunch with Faye; and when he contemplated lying about sleeping with Gina Riversmith, but ultimately told the truth.
That being said, he would give a very... slanted perspective on Dora's issues. And given that Dora's issues involve trouble in past relationships, she might feel extremely awkward opening up to her brother about it. A neutral ear is best, and the obvious choice for that is a therapist who can then offer professional advice on how she can overcome the issues, rather than just an awkward pat on the shoulder.
zadojla:
--- Quote from: laizeohbeets on 01 Dec 2010, 15:30 ---What if you grew up with someone who got his undergrad and physics and post-grad in engineering?
Pfft, y'all would probably just try to kill each other with grammar-related puns.
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Does this mean we have to start a grammar-related pun thread? To avoid pissing off everyone around us? Oh wait! Engineers don't care! :-D
I actually like engineers. I went to an engineering college and most of my friends were engineering and physics majors. I have a BS in Anthropology, so I am an IT manager.
jwhouk:
Who's next on the "Reaction to the Breakup" list?
Marigold - 12 (7.7%)
Angus (CHECK) - 7 (4.5%)
Tai (watch out!) - 74 (47.7%)
Raven - 3 (1.9%)
Steve - 16 (10.3%)
Cosette - 1 (0.6%)
Jimbo - 7 (4.5%)
Ms. Vance - 12 (7.7%)
Mr. Reed - 0 (0%)
The Bianchis - 2 (1.3%)
Penelope - 10 (6.5%)
Dale (Daaaaangg.) - 11 (7.1%)
Total Voters: 155
MillionDollar Belt Sander:
--- Quote --- Oh wait! Engineers don't care! :-D
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Damn right. :-D
Real Engineers consider themselves well dressed if their socks match.
· Real Engineers buy their spouses a set of matched screwdrivers for their birthday.
· Real Engineers wear mustaches or beards for "efficiency". Not because they're lazy.
· Real engineers have a non-technical vocabulary of 800 words.
· Real Engineers think a "biting wit" is their fox terrier.
· Real Engineers know the second law of thermodynamics - but not their own shirt size.
· Real Engineers repair their own cameras, telephones, televisions, watches, and automatic transmissions.
· Real Engineers say "It's 70 degrees Fahrenheit, 25 degrees Celsius, and 298 degrees Kelvin" and all you say is "Isn't it a nice day"
· Real Engineers give you the feeling you're having a conversation with a dial tone or busy signal.
· Real Engineers wear badges so they don't forget who they are. Sometimes a note is attached saying "Don't offer me a ride today. I drove my own car".
· Real Engineers' politics run towards acquiring a parking space with their name on it and an office with a window.
· Real Engineers know the "ABC's of Infrared" from A to B.
· Real Engineers rotate their tires for laughs.
· Real Engineers will make four sets of drawings (with seven revisions) before making a bird bath.
· Real Engineers' briefcases contain a Phillips screwdriver, a copy of "Quantum Physics", and a half of a peanut butter sandwich.
· Real Engineers don't find the above at all funny.
raoullefere:
--- Quote from: Tergon on 01 Dec 2010, 18:13 ---The only times we've seen Sven openly lie were when he wanted to avoid Death By Ex-Girlfriend at the horrible revelation; when he wanted to avoid temptation with his bendy blonde friend after lunch with Faye; and when he contemplated lying about sleeping with Gina Riversmith, but ultimately told the truth.
That being said, he would give a very... slanted perspective on Dora's issues. And given that Dora's issues involve trouble in past relationships, she might feel extremely awkward opening up to her brother about it. A neutral ear is best, and the obvious choice for that is a therapist who can then offer professional advice on how she can overcome the issues, rather than just an awkward pat on the shoulder.
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Only. Heh. So because he only lies some of the time, Sven's not a liar? You don't think, if telling the tale of Dora and his childhood and including the role he played, he wouldn't shade the truth to favor himself or at least to let himself off easy?
Because I think he would. Epiphany or not, Sven's not exactly hard on himself most of the time. That may change, may have changed, and hell, Sven may have all sorts of good reasons for acting the way he does. But so far, he's been a self-serving putz much more than he's been a paragon of truth.
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