Junkogen
02-26-2009, 04:50 PM
[this was given to me by meek? to pass along to all of you]
*gets on his soapbox*
*rings the cowbell swiped from one of StockDiesel’s mingers*
Hear ye, hear ye, ye bitches. ;D
What it dookie, Basement X?
First and foremost, I cum to you, asslickers, in most humble form. I’m nothing but a former member destined and longing for obscurity that I embrace.
I told myself I wasn’t gon’ do this because ::
1) I am busy! I am so busy, it hurts!!
2) I thought I was eventually coming back anyway.
3) I don’t particularly care to address such (non-)issues unworthy of not just my, but any and e’eryone’s time.
However, when a brother needs help and is getting ganged up on, I will take exception and have his back, rest assured. Hahah… I didn’t register though so I still stayed w/in my self-imposed boundaries.
*pops collar*
*flips you the bird*
Where to start? :D
A’ight…. I guess… “WOW.” It’s like I ne'er left, mang. XD I suppose I should be flattered ‘cause even bad publicity is still publicity after all. ;D
I could approach this in many different ways, you see, but I choose to do it mostly by addressing some history to the people I grew to care about because they are the only ones that matter and they deserve some clarity. So onwards to the doom and gloom…
When a discussion is facilitated and is allowed to escalate to the point when a poster says to a friend of 5 plus years…
if you put something like, "if that's how it's going to be, I'm leaving" on the table, then I'd rather you leave, because I'm not giving into that. There's no way your one voice and extreme action is going to make me reconsider my stance on this.
… then, yes. That is a cause for concern and I’m more than willing to interject where others observe w/ smug tented fingers.
I can be cute about it and reply line-by-line to each and e'ery useless bullshit reasoning, but I learned my lesson well long ago. It’s a waste o’ time and it’s not funny. I won’t be changing minds here. I’ll bring y’all up to speed.
A lil’ background information. Long ago, some MSD brats came to seemin’ly darken our doorstep. I belie’e CBKA came first so I reached out to welcome. He was a decent young person and contributed average and decent posts. I don’t exactly remember which came first, but a lil’ after they arrived, before or after the fateful blow they gave to their own first major impression, I caught a moment when the artist formerly known as Saudi Gaylord and CeeB revealed that the reason why they came was ‘cause they read someone from their board claimin’ that we were clicky assholes that ignored new members. And guess what? We proved whomever said that right! CeeB and Spacey were ignored in the beginning and that’s when the anal rapin’ ramped up. Did they get the attention they sought thereafter? Fa sho! ;D They got so much of it, bitches even now think they still talk ‘bout it on a regular. lol!
Behind the scenes, many called for their heads. Most called for their banning. While Kid made several attempts to keep the two tamed in his signature Kid-O ways, which I found to be generous and innovative for the short-term btw, I argued that the best way to deal with them and our reputation for the long-term is to engage them when they were actin’ like human beings ;D and deny them the acknowledgment they sought when they were actin’ like horny-ass bonobos. I wanted to change their minds and allow them to see for themselves how great our members were. @ the time, I was on an inclusivity trip ‘cause Null Spacers migrated or were in the process of migratin’ to our home! I don’t regret fighting for CeeB and Spacey’s right to stay @ all ‘cause, in the end… they actually stayed where others left and showed better sides of their humanity that I knew had to exist. More on them later.
Despite what the old guard and their loyalists would have you believe, the big BX implosion didn’t occur when anal rape jokes shared b/w CeeB and Spacey ran rampant. Did 2 or 3 people leave then? Yes, they did. But the big implosion occurred when Kid-O and ShadowMan went to town w/ the arguments about anythin’ and e’erythin’ under the sun… most significantly the deletion of forums. This included the notorious Chimanda and Philosophy forums. By the time the dust settled, forums and threads were removed, lots of bad vibes bounced off members and suddenly it became commonplace to argue w/ one another. Sound familiar yet? The Hot Topics/Debate forum was a bedrock for hostilities and lots of valued members found their last days there ending discussion after discussion disagreeably. I can’t blame them. It was the example set by leadership and that includes me @ the time. Eventually, a large majority of people gradually dropped out then because it stopped bein’ fun. That’s what normal people naturally do. So you see, in reality, only a handful left because of the so-called smut threat. And that’s a generous estimate. And their friends left because they left. Not because of the smut itself.
It’s very easy to get caught up in pointing fingers @ the simple faceless category and label of “JDC,” but let me offer all o’ y’all a different perspective. I realize how some of you might fall into the dangers of singling me or one other member of my circle as being synonymous to our lil’ group, but when you conjure the name “JDC,” whom you actually refer to are…
Mr. Wallstreet :: Exceptionably nice individual w/ a genuine commitment and excitement for BX that no one else can even come close to offering. He has been with Basement X through thick and thin. He is invested in and consistently excited about its community enough to consistently post every weekday (and some weekends ;D ) regardless of all the shit he has to put up w/ IRL that e’eryone is, for the most part, clueless about.
CountDizzel :: Former Admin.
Fasheem :: Former Admin.
Junkogen :: Former Admin.
XIII :: No. 1 Basement X poster in more ways than just post count.
meek? :: Former Admin.
Sirocco :: … Twin of a Former Admin. ;D
And even though he now hates to admit it…
Stocky Lieberman :: BX favorite and once universally admired for his politeness, wit, and charm.
The gathering of these individuals was not by mere coincidence. What started as an inside joke between 2 friends blossomed into a sense of home and belonging for these Kings and Queen. @ one time, they were all able to laugh @ the same things and were able to contribute to the same Penthouse pot to keep the laughs goin’ where others were either too nice, too innocent, too clicky, too exclusive, too self-absorbed, too confusing, too bland, too judgmental, too extreme, or too hostile. They have the following ability that separates them from others…
Throwing in the odd comment during polite conversation can be hilarious, if you can master your timing and actually have a feel for the mood of your audience. If you can do this well, then randomly bringing obscene absurdities into an otherwise relaxed conversation can, of course, be hilarious. But it’s all about timing, context and mood of others.
Aside from this, delvin' more deeply, these once easily-overlooked individuals who happen to share the same sense of humor were chosen because inside each one, I also saw potential. And I was right as I saw each grow out of the peripheral into more committed and central roles. We didn’t always all get along. That’s what made the dynamic work and that’s what made us less of a click and more of a collective. I don’t think you’ll find us all together in a thread cacklin’ @ inside jokes and talkin’ shit and makin’ fun of other people outside of each other and ourselves. We disagreed, we went through fits and tantrums, and I know we grew tired of @ least one other member @ one point or another… just like e’eryone else. But when one of us strayed, we didn’t stay away too long ‘cause one… or even two brothers… would find a way to bring that stray back to where we knew we all belonged. Eventually, we were self-healing. When it’s all said and done, in times of good and bad, the JDC alumni were the ones mostly responsible for keeping the remnants of a community afloat. And what resulted was a small unbreakable community w/ near zero hang-ups and incidents. What we always longed for.
And it was a tall order as we inherited a legacy of mistrust and drama.
To diminish the contributions of the members of the JDC over the course of 6 plus (?) years into simple T&A, dick, humping commentary, and inside joke sigs that most o’ y’all chose to be in on is asinine, out-of-touch, uninformed, and, yes, offensive.
I’ve already been personally accused of bein’ petty and resistant to change behind my back. I’m glad I made enough lasting connections w/ people who are more informed and fit to speak in my absence and on my behalf. Thank you. Junk’s been bombarded w/ hostile taunts and accusation after accusation in-b/w gettin' spoon-fed w/ readily identifiable bullshit. I refuse to let him go down in flames.
It’s only been what… 1 or 2 weeks? And y’all ALREADY embroiled in one o’ those ancient and useless bullshit vaccuum argument threads of the past that sucks E'ERYONE and their mamas in. Unfortunately, it’s a legacy and influence of divisiveness that the old guard carries w/ them. Sorry to say… but least common denominator. We’ve had no such problems when they weren’t here to “save” us. We saved and checked ourselves and each other. We didn’t need to be coddled. Lookin’ down @ the site, this is a vBulletin board. Is there not an Admin-enabled permission set that allows the user the option in their respective Control Panels to hide and show Visible Post Elements, including sigs, avatars, and image codes, in the Thread Display Options box? ??? Disclosing that woulda saved a lot o’ innocent people some problems and headaches. And the fact that no one was willin’ to look for an alternative that suits not just one antiquated crusade, but literally everyone’s needs and that it had to come down to Andy and Wendorf squarin’ off speakin’ in absolutes… if that’s not a huge red flag and a sign of things to come, Iunno what is.
I’m not a prophet, but this is just a tip of the iceberg of what I foresee. I know my history well and continue to learn from it. We should actually be glad that this discussion took place in a public forum instead of the closed doors and backroom dealings like long before. That is what you’ll be up against. A close ally today can and will very well be tomorrow's pariah. It may well be a small price to pay to maintain the community. Your call. Make no mistake, though… I am no ingrate. I’m very pleased that someone that was able to step up did step up for the good of the people and, hopefully, not just one person. If I didn't think it was fantastic in the beginning, I wouldn't have mobilized the absolute best moderators I can think of to succeed me in my duties. But I’m just keepin’ it honest w/ the bad and the good. I give both credit and critique where and when they're due. I offer no manifesto or call to action. I care about most of you, but I’m gon’ continue treatin’ y’all as adults and you’ll have to make yo’ own choice as I have.
After this fiasco, whate’er this place becomes, I no longer want any part of it if/when my time frees up. That "mature" drama, bullying shit… especially online? lol W/ the current overlying philosophies, it’s not gon’ go away and I’m just too grown for that.
In a strange twist, the positive that I walk away w/ from this whole discussion is now I @ least know where a handful of you truly stand. When dealin’ w/ a personal conflict, I don’t make it a point to make a me versus someone situation that forces others to choose. I exercise discretion and think private matters are just that. Private.
I grew to be a very simple man. In terms of friends, I live by a very simple philosophy. If you like me, then I welcome you to be and continue bein’ my friend. If you don’t like me, then don’t act like you do.
Enter the sunshine.
The best part. So, fortunately, not too long ago, I had a revelation and found new idealistic goals to set for myself. Meeting a few folks in NYCC got me thinkin’ on a different and higher level o’ possibilities that I may or may not reach. Still good side-goals nonetheless.
The comics and the con itself, while great, wasn’t what made my experience awesome.
It was finally sittin’ down to share a drink and shoot the shit w/ Arn and Mal while Arn serenaded me an MC Solaar joint in a dive-ass bar. ;D Apparently, Arn can flow, bitches. Mal attempted to look uninterested… but I can tell she was impressed.
It was chillin’ on the last day, takin’ a walk, laughin’ w/, and annoyin’ Farhizzel; and finally givin’ each other the back-and-forth shit that we’re used to givin’ each other online live and in-person, while we caught each other up in-b/w jabs w/ our real lives, our triumphs, and our tragedies.
It was goin’ on aptly short journeys early in the mornin’ havin’ breakfasts w/ Andy to ensure our bowel movements were well-synced to the times our bodies are accustomed to. I grew to be really sick o' just shittin' rabbit pellets.
It was walkin’ and talkin’ w/ Mikey @ our own comfortable pace lookin’ over swords and boobage; and waitin’ for each other to get outta panels. And not to mention lookin' over and appreciatin' his watercolors live and in-person in the company of French Toast and English Muffin w/ Tea.
It was choppin’ it up w/ a cosplayin’ Bart Allen Kid Flash in the DCUO line because, I swear to y’all right now, he straight up reminded me of Edbert. (More on that later, big guy. ;) )
This got me thinkin’ o’ things I wish to accomplish before I expire. I thought… wouldn’t it be a great experience…
… to grab a beer and catch Wendorf in action live @ a comedy club rockin’ a JDC t-shirt?
… to chaperone our lil’ big Edbert @ a beach in San Diego makin’ sho he puts on his Pool School inflatable arm bands and life-vest so he doesn’t drown?
… to dip Biscuit in-person after a successful day of accompanyin’ her takin’ dorky ninja-posed pictures in various sceneries and then havin’ a Photoshop and jam sketch session to commemorate the event?
… to grub on chocolates w/ Sherminator before and after visitin’ a kinky Anime costume store in Japan?
… to treat Jess to bulgogi and soju while she teaches me how to eat other Korean food?
… to write-off a business trip to Tampa to produce creator-owned work w/ ‘Rocco and then club @ night knowin’ full well my ass will be the designated driver for the evenin’?
… to write-off a business trip to visit Jimbo to produce creator-owned work, but secretly use the time to travel to different towns w/ him to visit Wal-Marts and Targets in search of hard-to-find AFs?
… to finally break brownie w/ CountDizzel and Countess Sam as I marvel @ Doug’s AF collection right before a trip out to Coney Island for hot dog eating competition training? KOBAYASHIIIII!!!! *shakes fist*
… to catch a screening of my fave flick, “Seven Samurai,” @ the Empera’s new digs?
… to meet Arn again but on the other side of a table @ Angoulême to give him a free sketch… and a sketchbook and a hardcover and a print, all autographed?
… to club w/ my brotha’, Mr. McDiddlePuffs himself, Joe Pimpin’ *pops Joe's collar* and be the oldest guy @ a SFSU sponsored event?
… to take SM out for a haircut and to meet some nice gay people to broaden his world-view and then laugh about it over deep-dish pizza or Greek?
Yop, I think those would be sick wid it. Basically, I’m lookin’ to travel all over and experience as much as I can while I can. The impetus would be the chance to take the connections I’ve made a step further since I now know fa sho that friendship offline w/ y’all is viable.
In Conclusion.
Sorry to get a bit sentimental on that ass. It’s just that this is my swan song, bitches. I started postin’ in the most troubled time in my life thus far. I was alone strugglin’ to rebuild e’erythin’ I lost and abandoned, but along the way, y’all gave me moments of pause to laugh hysterically and renewed my sense that there were really great people all over the world outside of the oppressive bubble I lived in. I wanna thank you for 2 presidential terms of acceptance, understanding, humor, loyalty, kindness, and patience. Best of all, you each gave me a broader world-view (that I, as a continual work-in-progress, always actively seek) on top of friends that I could proudly say… w/o hesitance or embarrassment… I met online. ;D Thanks for welcomin’ me to be a very small part o’ your lives and for allowin’ me to serve you for a time. Many thanks for all you’ve done. I won’t forget.
Wendorf, ‘Lee, Farhizzel, Arn, Doug, Brotha’ Joe, Steph, Edbert, Jess, Jimbo, Josh Mang, Double SS, SM, CeeB, Spacey and e’eryone in-b/w… I’ll catch y’all @ Facebook, MySpace, Urb, and/or I’ll give y’all a text or ring-a-ding! Take care and ALWAYS have fun!! Lo’e y’all!!
Churrs to the next step...!!
And for the last time @ Basement X…
*drums please…*
8) Peace…
And GOD bless.
meek?//darthmeek//Darth meek?//Raunchy McSlutbag//Earth-Prime meek?-El//meek?amaru Nara//meek?ami Teru//Dad//mic?
PS
Sorry, my brother Wendorf.
For now, the JDC is dead.
*gets on his soapbox*
*rings the cowbell swiped from one of StockDiesel’s mingers*
Hear ye, hear ye, ye bitches. ;D
What it dookie, Basement X?
First and foremost, I cum to you, asslickers, in most humble form. I’m nothing but a former member destined and longing for obscurity that I embrace.
I told myself I wasn’t gon’ do this because ::
1) I am busy! I am so busy, it hurts!!
2) I thought I was eventually coming back anyway.
3) I don’t particularly care to address such (non-)issues unworthy of not just my, but any and e’eryone’s time.
However, when a brother needs help and is getting ganged up on, I will take exception and have his back, rest assured. Hahah… I didn’t register though so I still stayed w/in my self-imposed boundaries.
*pops collar*
*flips you the bird*
Where to start? :D
A’ight…. I guess… “WOW.” It’s like I ne'er left, mang. XD I suppose I should be flattered ‘cause even bad publicity is still publicity after all. ;D
I could approach this in many different ways, you see, but I choose to do it mostly by addressing some history to the people I grew to care about because they are the only ones that matter and they deserve some clarity. So onwards to the doom and gloom…
When a discussion is facilitated and is allowed to escalate to the point when a poster says to a friend of 5 plus years…
if you put something like, "if that's how it's going to be, I'm leaving" on the table, then I'd rather you leave, because I'm not giving into that. There's no way your one voice and extreme action is going to make me reconsider my stance on this.
… then, yes. That is a cause for concern and I’m more than willing to interject where others observe w/ smug tented fingers.
I can be cute about it and reply line-by-line to each and e'ery useless bullshit reasoning, but I learned my lesson well long ago. It’s a waste o’ time and it’s not funny. I won’t be changing minds here. I’ll bring y’all up to speed.
A lil’ background information. Long ago, some MSD brats came to seemin’ly darken our doorstep. I belie’e CBKA came first so I reached out to welcome. He was a decent young person and contributed average and decent posts. I don’t exactly remember which came first, but a lil’ after they arrived, before or after the fateful blow they gave to their own first major impression, I caught a moment when the artist formerly known as Saudi Gaylord and CeeB revealed that the reason why they came was ‘cause they read someone from their board claimin’ that we were clicky assholes that ignored new members. And guess what? We proved whomever said that right! CeeB and Spacey were ignored in the beginning and that’s when the anal rapin’ ramped up. Did they get the attention they sought thereafter? Fa sho! ;D They got so much of it, bitches even now think they still talk ‘bout it on a regular. lol!
Behind the scenes, many called for their heads. Most called for their banning. While Kid made several attempts to keep the two tamed in his signature Kid-O ways, which I found to be generous and innovative for the short-term btw, I argued that the best way to deal with them and our reputation for the long-term is to engage them when they were actin’ like human beings ;D and deny them the acknowledgment they sought when they were actin’ like horny-ass bonobos. I wanted to change their minds and allow them to see for themselves how great our members were. @ the time, I was on an inclusivity trip ‘cause Null Spacers migrated or were in the process of migratin’ to our home! I don’t regret fighting for CeeB and Spacey’s right to stay @ all ‘cause, in the end… they actually stayed where others left and showed better sides of their humanity that I knew had to exist. More on them later.
Despite what the old guard and their loyalists would have you believe, the big BX implosion didn’t occur when anal rape jokes shared b/w CeeB and Spacey ran rampant. Did 2 or 3 people leave then? Yes, they did. But the big implosion occurred when Kid-O and ShadowMan went to town w/ the arguments about anythin’ and e’erythin’ under the sun… most significantly the deletion of forums. This included the notorious Chimanda and Philosophy forums. By the time the dust settled, forums and threads were removed, lots of bad vibes bounced off members and suddenly it became commonplace to argue w/ one another. Sound familiar yet? The Hot Topics/Debate forum was a bedrock for hostilities and lots of valued members found their last days there ending discussion after discussion disagreeably. I can’t blame them. It was the example set by leadership and that includes me @ the time. Eventually, a large majority of people gradually dropped out then because it stopped bein’ fun. That’s what normal people naturally do. So you see, in reality, only a handful left because of the so-called smut threat. And that’s a generous estimate. And their friends left because they left. Not because of the smut itself.
It’s very easy to get caught up in pointing fingers @ the simple faceless category and label of “JDC,” but let me offer all o’ y’all a different perspective. I realize how some of you might fall into the dangers of singling me or one other member of my circle as being synonymous to our lil’ group, but when you conjure the name “JDC,” whom you actually refer to are…
Mr. Wallstreet :: Exceptionably nice individual w/ a genuine commitment and excitement for BX that no one else can even come close to offering. He has been with Basement X through thick and thin. He is invested in and consistently excited about its community enough to consistently post every weekday (and some weekends ;D ) regardless of all the shit he has to put up w/ IRL that e’eryone is, for the most part, clueless about.
CountDizzel :: Former Admin.
Fasheem :: Former Admin.
Junkogen :: Former Admin.
XIII :: No. 1 Basement X poster in more ways than just post count.
meek? :: Former Admin.
Sirocco :: … Twin of a Former Admin. ;D
And even though he now hates to admit it…
Stocky Lieberman :: BX favorite and once universally admired for his politeness, wit, and charm.
The gathering of these individuals was not by mere coincidence. What started as an inside joke between 2 friends blossomed into a sense of home and belonging for these Kings and Queen. @ one time, they were all able to laugh @ the same things and were able to contribute to the same Penthouse pot to keep the laughs goin’ where others were either too nice, too innocent, too clicky, too exclusive, too self-absorbed, too confusing, too bland, too judgmental, too extreme, or too hostile. They have the following ability that separates them from others…
Throwing in the odd comment during polite conversation can be hilarious, if you can master your timing and actually have a feel for the mood of your audience. If you can do this well, then randomly bringing obscene absurdities into an otherwise relaxed conversation can, of course, be hilarious. But it’s all about timing, context and mood of others.
Aside from this, delvin' more deeply, these once easily-overlooked individuals who happen to share the same sense of humor were chosen because inside each one, I also saw potential. And I was right as I saw each grow out of the peripheral into more committed and central roles. We didn’t always all get along. That’s what made the dynamic work and that’s what made us less of a click and more of a collective. I don’t think you’ll find us all together in a thread cacklin’ @ inside jokes and talkin’ shit and makin’ fun of other people outside of each other and ourselves. We disagreed, we went through fits and tantrums, and I know we grew tired of @ least one other member @ one point or another… just like e’eryone else. But when one of us strayed, we didn’t stay away too long ‘cause one… or even two brothers… would find a way to bring that stray back to where we knew we all belonged. Eventually, we were self-healing. When it’s all said and done, in times of good and bad, the JDC alumni were the ones mostly responsible for keeping the remnants of a community afloat. And what resulted was a small unbreakable community w/ near zero hang-ups and incidents. What we always longed for.
And it was a tall order as we inherited a legacy of mistrust and drama.
To diminish the contributions of the members of the JDC over the course of 6 plus (?) years into simple T&A, dick, humping commentary, and inside joke sigs that most o’ y’all chose to be in on is asinine, out-of-touch, uninformed, and, yes, offensive.
I’ve already been personally accused of bein’ petty and resistant to change behind my back. I’m glad I made enough lasting connections w/ people who are more informed and fit to speak in my absence and on my behalf. Thank you. Junk’s been bombarded w/ hostile taunts and accusation after accusation in-b/w gettin' spoon-fed w/ readily identifiable bullshit. I refuse to let him go down in flames.
It’s only been what… 1 or 2 weeks? And y’all ALREADY embroiled in one o’ those ancient and useless bullshit vaccuum argument threads of the past that sucks E'ERYONE and their mamas in. Unfortunately, it’s a legacy and influence of divisiveness that the old guard carries w/ them. Sorry to say… but least common denominator. We’ve had no such problems when they weren’t here to “save” us. We saved and checked ourselves and each other. We didn’t need to be coddled. Lookin’ down @ the site, this is a vBulletin board. Is there not an Admin-enabled permission set that allows the user the option in their respective Control Panels to hide and show Visible Post Elements, including sigs, avatars, and image codes, in the Thread Display Options box? ??? Disclosing that woulda saved a lot o’ innocent people some problems and headaches. And the fact that no one was willin’ to look for an alternative that suits not just one antiquated crusade, but literally everyone’s needs and that it had to come down to Andy and Wendorf squarin’ off speakin’ in absolutes… if that’s not a huge red flag and a sign of things to come, Iunno what is.
I’m not a prophet, but this is just a tip of the iceberg of what I foresee. I know my history well and continue to learn from it. We should actually be glad that this discussion took place in a public forum instead of the closed doors and backroom dealings like long before. That is what you’ll be up against. A close ally today can and will very well be tomorrow's pariah. It may well be a small price to pay to maintain the community. Your call. Make no mistake, though… I am no ingrate. I’m very pleased that someone that was able to step up did step up for the good of the people and, hopefully, not just one person. If I didn't think it was fantastic in the beginning, I wouldn't have mobilized the absolute best moderators I can think of to succeed me in my duties. But I’m just keepin’ it honest w/ the bad and the good. I give both credit and critique where and when they're due. I offer no manifesto or call to action. I care about most of you, but I’m gon’ continue treatin’ y’all as adults and you’ll have to make yo’ own choice as I have.
After this fiasco, whate’er this place becomes, I no longer want any part of it if/when my time frees up. That "mature" drama, bullying shit… especially online? lol W/ the current overlying philosophies, it’s not gon’ go away and I’m just too grown for that.
In a strange twist, the positive that I walk away w/ from this whole discussion is now I @ least know where a handful of you truly stand. When dealin’ w/ a personal conflict, I don’t make it a point to make a me versus someone situation that forces others to choose. I exercise discretion and think private matters are just that. Private.
I grew to be a very simple man. In terms of friends, I live by a very simple philosophy. If you like me, then I welcome you to be and continue bein’ my friend. If you don’t like me, then don’t act like you do.
Enter the sunshine.
The best part. So, fortunately, not too long ago, I had a revelation and found new idealistic goals to set for myself. Meeting a few folks in NYCC got me thinkin’ on a different and higher level o’ possibilities that I may or may not reach. Still good side-goals nonetheless.
The comics and the con itself, while great, wasn’t what made my experience awesome.
It was finally sittin’ down to share a drink and shoot the shit w/ Arn and Mal while Arn serenaded me an MC Solaar joint in a dive-ass bar. ;D Apparently, Arn can flow, bitches. Mal attempted to look uninterested… but I can tell she was impressed.
It was chillin’ on the last day, takin’ a walk, laughin’ w/, and annoyin’ Farhizzel; and finally givin’ each other the back-and-forth shit that we’re used to givin’ each other online live and in-person, while we caught each other up in-b/w jabs w/ our real lives, our triumphs, and our tragedies.
It was goin’ on aptly short journeys early in the mornin’ havin’ breakfasts w/ Andy to ensure our bowel movements were well-synced to the times our bodies are accustomed to. I grew to be really sick o' just shittin' rabbit pellets.
It was walkin’ and talkin’ w/ Mikey @ our own comfortable pace lookin’ over swords and boobage; and waitin’ for each other to get outta panels. And not to mention lookin' over and appreciatin' his watercolors live and in-person in the company of French Toast and English Muffin w/ Tea.
It was choppin’ it up w/ a cosplayin’ Bart Allen Kid Flash in the DCUO line because, I swear to y’all right now, he straight up reminded me of Edbert. (More on that later, big guy. ;) )
This got me thinkin’ o’ things I wish to accomplish before I expire. I thought… wouldn’t it be a great experience…
… to grab a beer and catch Wendorf in action live @ a comedy club rockin’ a JDC t-shirt?
… to chaperone our lil’ big Edbert @ a beach in San Diego makin’ sho he puts on his Pool School inflatable arm bands and life-vest so he doesn’t drown?
… to dip Biscuit in-person after a successful day of accompanyin’ her takin’ dorky ninja-posed pictures in various sceneries and then havin’ a Photoshop and jam sketch session to commemorate the event?
… to grub on chocolates w/ Sherminator before and after visitin’ a kinky Anime costume store in Japan?
… to treat Jess to bulgogi and soju while she teaches me how to eat other Korean food?
… to write-off a business trip to Tampa to produce creator-owned work w/ ‘Rocco and then club @ night knowin’ full well my ass will be the designated driver for the evenin’?
… to write-off a business trip to visit Jimbo to produce creator-owned work, but secretly use the time to travel to different towns w/ him to visit Wal-Marts and Targets in search of hard-to-find AFs?
… to finally break brownie w/ CountDizzel and Countess Sam as I marvel @ Doug’s AF collection right before a trip out to Coney Island for hot dog eating competition training? KOBAYASHIIIII!!!! *shakes fist*
… to catch a screening of my fave flick, “Seven Samurai,” @ the Empera’s new digs?
… to meet Arn again but on the other side of a table @ Angoulême to give him a free sketch… and a sketchbook and a hardcover and a print, all autographed?
… to club w/ my brotha’, Mr. McDiddlePuffs himself, Joe Pimpin’ *pops Joe's collar* and be the oldest guy @ a SFSU sponsored event?
… to take SM out for a haircut and to meet some nice gay people to broaden his world-view and then laugh about it over deep-dish pizza or Greek?
Yop, I think those would be sick wid it. Basically, I’m lookin’ to travel all over and experience as much as I can while I can. The impetus would be the chance to take the connections I’ve made a step further since I now know fa sho that friendship offline w/ y’all is viable.
In Conclusion.
Sorry to get a bit sentimental on that ass. It’s just that this is my swan song, bitches. I started postin’ in the most troubled time in my life thus far. I was alone strugglin’ to rebuild e’erythin’ I lost and abandoned, but along the way, y’all gave me moments of pause to laugh hysterically and renewed my sense that there were really great people all over the world outside of the oppressive bubble I lived in. I wanna thank you for 2 presidential terms of acceptance, understanding, humor, loyalty, kindness, and patience. Best of all, you each gave me a broader world-view (that I, as a continual work-in-progress, always actively seek) on top of friends that I could proudly say… w/o hesitance or embarrassment… I met online. ;D Thanks for welcomin’ me to be a very small part o’ your lives and for allowin’ me to serve you for a time. Many thanks for all you’ve done. I won’t forget.
Wendorf, ‘Lee, Farhizzel, Arn, Doug, Brotha’ Joe, Steph, Edbert, Jess, Jimbo, Josh Mang, Double SS, SM, CeeB, Spacey and e’eryone in-b/w… I’ll catch y’all @ Facebook, MySpace, Urb, and/or I’ll give y’all a text or ring-a-ding! Take care and ALWAYS have fun!! Lo’e y’all!!
Churrs to the next step...!!
And for the last time @ Basement X…
*drums please…*
8) Peace…
And GOD bless.
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PS
Sorry, my brother Wendorf.
For now, the JDC is dead.