MATURE CONTENT: 15 Minutes with Lightning Strykes!

[Lightning Strykez!]

From CC:

This one? if so, its probably one of, if not my fave Storm pic
http://i45.tinypic.com/14ke5vc.jpg

That's the one! Exactly. It's something glorious.



i was pulling for Nona Gaye for Ororo myself
http://i49.tinypic.com/v41m47.jpg

Meh, she's alright. I was kinda tarnished on her after my month long internet battle at IMDb and the Hype with that idjit known as Rattlerbrat. :whatever:

[Lightning Strykez!]

From the uber-hot gorgeous redmarvel:

If you had to choose between having some fun out on a public beach under a blanket or passing up the opportunity, which would it be?

Funny you ask that: I've had sex on a public beach. Several times actually. Once right behind the lifeguards little office thingy on stilts. So...I appreciate the opportunities. LOL :hehe:

[Lightning Strykez!]

From our host Comic-Oprah-Chick:

If PetuniaGate is in the Top 5, what would you consider the other 4 Scandals on that list?

*sigh*

Wow there are so many that I've witnessed over the years. I'd have to think about that for a minute. Let me come back to this one. LOL

[Lightning Strykez!]

Would you ever go skydiving or bungee jumping?

Oh hell no. I am not trying to crash and burn on the earth's surface. :o

Thrill-seeking is left best for the bedroom. The only protective gear I need there is a condom.

[Lightning Strykez!]

Here's a question though... when is the staff going to wake up and make me a mod already?

A mod of what? The Hype?



























:lmao: Really?

[Marx]

Oh hell no. I am not trying to crash and burn on the earth's surface. :o

Thrill-seeking is left best for the bedroom. The only protective gear I need there is a condom.

What is the most thrill-seeking (non-sexual) thing you have done?

[Lightning Strykez!]

From CC:

who made your current avvy?

Fruity. She did a wonderful job combining lightning with the nekkid shots I gave her of me. That avvy is one of my favorites of all time.

[Lightning Strykez!]

From Marx:

That's pretty cool man. Did you ever dream of going pro?

Man, that was so long ago, but I probably did. As a young man I was obsessed with making money, being an entrepreneur. I knew that the chances of getting into the NBA or NFL were slim so I was more focused on proven moneymakers: like being an attorney or doctor. I ended up being a firefighter, so so much for entreprenuership. :whatever:

[Marx]

From Marx:

That's pretty cool man. Did you ever dream of going pro?

Man, that was so long ago, but I probably did. As a young man I was obsessed with making money, being an entrepreneur. I knew that the chances of getting into the NBA or NFL were slim so I was more focused on proven moneymakers: like being an attorney or doctor. I ended up being a firefighter, so so much for entreprenuership. :whatever:

Being a firefighter is a very noble thing to do. :up:

[Paradoxium]

From Marx:

That's pretty cool man. Did you ever dream of going pro?

Man, that was so long ago, but I probably did. As a young man I was obsessed with making money, being an entrepreneur. I knew that the chances of getting into the NBA or NFL were slim so I was more focused on proven moneymakers: like being an attorney or doctor. I ended up being a firefighter, so so much for entreprenuership. :whatever:
You'd be surprised LS, you might get what you want. Mid-30s is not that bad. May-haps just a little later. But things are changing, and the conditions might play out the opportunity for you.

And the world could do better with one less attorney anyways :woot:

[Lightning Strykez!]

You'd be surprised LS, you might get what you want. Mid-30s is not that bad. May-haps just a little later. But things are changing, and the conditions might play out the opportunity for you.

Perhaps. We'll see. I'm going through a mid-life career change of sorts anyway. I am still laughing at those who have pmed me about being an male exotic dancer. :laugh:


And the world could do better with one less attorney anyways :woot:

As one who shared a bed with one for 11 years I wholeheartedly agree with you. :whatever:

[knowsbleed]

A mod of what? The Hype?



























:lmao: Really?

... what's so funny...






do you really think i'm serious?

[Kurosawa]

So LS, do you miss the old FF forums and the brutal arguments on there as bad as I do?

Do you think constantly misspelling definite with an "a" is a sign of pretentiousness?

I got a friend who is a drag queen, so I feel for ya catching flack over things that no adult should ever care about.

[I SEE SPIDEY]

Do you think that Obama is doing the best he can?

Do you think that the troop surge is a good idea?

[Lightning Strykez!]

... what's so funny...






do you really think i'm serious?


My instincts tell me that 50% of you was. LOL

[Marx]

At what age did you find your first gray hair?

[Lightning Strykez!]

The Great Kurosawa is Among Us:

So LS, do you miss the old FF forums and the brutal arguments on there as bad as I do?
Ya know, I really do. :csad: Those were some of the best times I've ever had here. Remember the three-way battles me and Kel would have with Wetgorilla? And then the entire forum--despite our disagreements about aspects of the movie--united and drove him out as a collective? ******g brilliant. We don't have anything like that anymore.

Do you think constantly misspelling definite with an "a" is a sign of pretentiousness?

More like a sign of ignorance, but...okay. LOL

I got a friend who is a drag queen, so I feel for ya catching flack over things that no adult should ever care about.

Yeah. Although I must admit I have never been turned on or attracted to the whole drag queen/trannie/transgender thing. At all. I understand their struggle. And I know it's considered a part of the whole LBGT community but I just can't get with that. I've got a penis. I'm a man. And I celebrate that fact. And I like men and women for what God gave them too. If I ever laid down with a woman and she suddenly pulled out a penis from under her skirt I think I'd die. :csad:

In New York you must always check the neck. Nothing is as it seems.

[Paradoxium]

Perhaps. We'll see. I'm going through a mid-life career change of sorts anyway. I am still laughing at those who have pmed me about being an male exotic dancer. :laugh:



As one who shared a bed with one for 11 years I wholeheartedly agree with you. :whatever:That industry should do well during the height of the recession. Far better than many industries. You probably will end up with a better net worth than most people :funny:

Law is overexposed, mostly because the BA is too common. There was a 20% boost in people taking LSATs this year. And there has been a decline in hirings annually this decade... And it's utterly pointless to go in law unless it is a top 10 school. It's not going to be pretty for a lot of people, big debt and no jobs.

[Lightning Strykez!]

HOLY OMG, It's I SEE SPIDEY! :yay:

Do you think that Obama is doing the best he can?

I think so. But it sure didn't take us long to turn on him though, did it? Wow.

Do you think that the troop surge is a good idea?
I think all of it is a bunch of BS. His whole troop surge thing was merely a politcal platform to get hired as POTUS ("We'll just move the problem from here to here"). :whatever:

And to be honest, I didn't even vote for Barack Obama. Bet ya didn't know that did ya? :cool:

[Marx]

How were you able to get through school? Scholarships? Grants? Loans?

[Marx]

And to be honest, I didn't even vote for Barack Obama. Bet ya didn't know that did ya? :cool:

:wow:

Does that mean that you voted for McCain/Palin? Or you just didn't vote at all?

[Lightning Strykez!]

From Marx:

What is the most thrill-seeking (non-sexual) thing you have done?

Um, non-sexual? Probably riding a rollercoaster. I'm a scaredy cat. :dry:

[Lightning Strykez!]

From Marx:

At what age did you find your first gray hair?

30.

[Marx]

From Marx:

What is the most thrill-seeking (non-sexual) thing you have done?

Um, non-sexual? Probably riding a rollercoaster. I'm a scaredy cat. :dry:

I wouldn't have pegged you for a scaredy cat.

[Lightning Strykez!]

That industry should do well during the height of the recession. Far better than many industries. You probably will end up with a better net worth than most people :funny:

Law is overexposed, mostly because the BA is too common. There was a 20% boost in people taking LSATs this year. And there has been a decline in hirings annually this decade... And it's utterly pointless to go in law unless it is a top 10 school. It's not going to be pretty for a lot of people, big debt and no jobs.

I know. The richochet effects of the Bush Administration will continue to rock this country until 2030. :dry:

[Lightning Strykez!]

How were you able to get through school? Scholarships? Grants? Loans?

I had a scholarship. And then I got a boyfriend who was a lawyer that made $420,000/yr. I became gay for pay. :lmao:














Just kidding about the "pay" part. Some of ya'll take things so seriously, I've gotta disclaimer this s*** up.

[Lightning Strykez!]

From Marx:

wow:

Does that mean that you voted for McCain/Palin? Or you just didn't vote at all?

Of course I didn't vote for that shriveled old man or his ditzy Batgirl-gone-wrong sidekick. Come on.

I just didn't vote at all. Neither of the options appealed to me.

I hope Matt sees this. It may give a new dimmension to our relationship.

[Kurosawa]

The Great Kurosawa is Among Us:

So LS, do you miss the old FF forums and the brutal arguments on there as bad as I do?
Ya know, I really do. :csad: Those were some of the best times I've ever had here. Remember the three-way battles me and Kel would have with Wetgorilla? And then the entire forum--despite our disagreements about aspects of the movie--united and drove him out as a collective? ******g brilliant. We don't have anything like that anymore.

Do you think constantly misspelling definite with an "a" is a sign of pretentiousness?

More like a sign of ignorance, but...okay. LOL

I got a friend who is a drag queen, so I feel for ya catching flack over things that no adult should ever care about.

Yeah. Although I must admit I have never been turned on or attracted to the whole drag queen/trannie/transgender thing. At all. I understand their struggle. And I know it's considered a part of the whole LBGT community but I just can't get with that. I've got a penis. I'm a man. And I celebrate that fact. And I like men and women for what God gave them too. If I ever laid down with a woman and she suddenly pulled out a penis from under her skirt I think I'd die. :csad:

In New York you must always check the neck. Nothing is as it seems.

Yeah, there was some guy in there that called Kirby a hack and I don't think I've ever been more pissed then I was then.

The 'definite' thing came from a recent Family Guy where Brian received a brutal ***** out and one of the notes of his pretentiousness was that particular misspelling which I'm very guilty of and I'm a pretentious guy myself.

And I dig ya about the Drag Queen bit, but hey whatever people find fun, I'm good with. I'm about as conservative a guy as there is except for my politics, but I've never understood why people care how adults choose to live or anything else.

[Lightning Strykez!]

From Marx:

I wouldn't have pegged you for a scaredy cat.

I don't like putting my life in jeopardy. I've only got one of them.

[Marx]

From Marx:

wow:

Does that mean that you voted for McCain/Palin? Or you just didn't vote at all?

Of course I didn't vote for that shriveled old man or his ditzy Batgirl-gone-wrong sidekick. Come on.

I just didn't vote at all. Neither of the options appealed to me.

I hope Matt sees this. It may give a new dimmension to our relationship.

I got a sick feeling to my stomach when I read that you didn't vote for Obama. I had hoped that you wouldn't vote for McCain/Palin, but I had to ask.

[Kurosawa]

From Marx:

wow:

Does that mean that you voted for McCain/Palin? Or you just didn't vote at all?

Of course I didn't vote for that shriveled old man or his ditzy Batgirl-gone-wrong sidekick. Come on.

I just didn't vote at all. Neither of the options appealed to me.

I hope Matt sees this. It may give a new dimmension to our relationship.

:pal:

I love it. And it made me think of Yvonne Craig, which is double cool.

[T'Jai]

What (if any) are your creative outputs?

Are u currently reading any comics?
if so what are they?

what do you find attracts you about fictional characters?

[Lightning Strykez!]

From Kurosawa:

Yeah, there was some guy in there that called Kirby a hack and I don't think I've ever been more pissed then I was then.

I remember him. Hated him too. :o

The 'definite' thing came from a recent Family Guy where Brian received a brutal ***** out and one of the notes of his pretentiousness was that particular misspelling which I'm very guilty of and I'm a pretentious guy myself.

Oops. I didn't mean to call you ignorant. :csad:

*tries to dislodge foot from throat*

And I dig ya about the Drag Queen bit, but hey whatever people find fun, I'm good with. I'm about as conservative a guy as there is except for my politics, but I've never understood why people care how adults choose to live or anything else.

It's like something new for some of these folks. I've given up trying to understand it myself. My motto is "Do You, and FTW."

[Ipodman]

What online games do u play?

[Lightning Strykez!]

I got a sick feeling to my stomach when I read that you didn't vote for Obama. I had hoped that you wouldn't vote for McCain/Palin, but I had to ask.

Now you know why I originally didn't accept your invite to join the Hype Democrats Club. I'm not a democrat. For some reason, some don't believe me here because I have democratic sensibilites depending on the subject.

I'm an Independent.

[Marx]

Now you know why I originally didn't accept your invite to join the Hype Democrats Club. I'm not a democrat. For some reason, some don't believe me here because I have democratic sensibilites depending on the subject.

I'm an Independent.

...I see.

[Lightning Strykez!]

Wassup T'Jai...welcome to the party dude:

What (if any) are your creative outputs?
I like writing. I also enjoy singing. Some have said I have a nice voice.

Are u currently reading any comics?
if so what are they?
Yes, but I just downsized my quota: Now, I'm only getting JSA, Astonishing X-Men, Teen Titans, The Avengers, Fantastic Four and believe it or not...Herogasm. :dry:

what do you find attracts you about fictional characters?

I'm more drawn to Marvel characters than DC's because the former seem to have more relatable struggles like my own. DC's heroes and heroines seem a bit too plastic, too perfect sometimes. Not that there's anything wrong with that, but they don't seem to have the same realness that say, the Fantastic Four do with their dysfunctionality.

[I SEE SPIDEY]

HOLY OMG, It's I SEE SPIDEY! :yay:

Do you think that Obama is doing the best he can?

I think so. But it sure didn't take us long to turn on him though, did it? Wow.

Do you think that the troop surge is a good idea?
I think all of it is a bunch of BS. His whole troop surge thing was merely a politcal platform to get hired as POTUS ("We'll just move the problem from here to here"). :whatever:

And to be honest, I didn't even vote for Barack Obama. Bet ya didn't know that did ya? :cool:No I surely didn't.

Alot of people are turning against him but I'm not. I'm still happy with my vote. I do think that we should just pull out of both of these useless wars though but luckly I wasn't nieve enough to think that would happen.

[Lightning Strykez!]

From the Ipodman!

What online games do u play?

SuperheroHype.com. It's all one big game to me. :)

Thanks for the question man. :up:

[Lightning Strykez!]

...I see.

Aren't these 15 Minute sessions great for helping us learn about our peers here? You are one of my closest friends here and for some reason you didn't know that. :oldrazz:

[Paradoxium]

I know. The richochet effects of the Bush Administration will continue to rock this country until 2030. :dry:
Bush didn't help, and I am no fan. But my take it is a systematic thing as a result of certain decisions made decades ago by both parties. Like a snowball going down a snow hill. I think in 5-10 years, some major changes are going to happen no matter who is in government. It's going to suck for Obama and/or his incumbent, because they will ultimately be helpless to these (market) forces.

Maybe after that time period, you might get your chance to start up something, because entrepreneurs will be what they will need. Not bankers or lawyers.

[Marx]

Aren't these 15 Minute sessions great for helping us learn about our peers here? You are one of my closest friends here and for some reason you didn't know that. :oldrazz:

I'm not quite sure why I didn't know that, to be honest. I probably should have. http://forums.superherohype.com/images/icons/icon11.gif

Since you did not vote in the 2008 general election, who have you voted for for president?

[Lightning Strykez!]

No I surely didn't.

Alot of people are turning against him but I'm not. I'm still happy with my vote. I do think that we should just pull out of both of these useless wars though but luckly I wasn't nieve enough to think that would happen.

Me neither. Hey I deeply respect the man; love his adorable kids and elegant wife. But I knew that anyone coming behind Bush would be doomed. :dry: It was just too big of a mess. You almost need TWO presidents in power right now: one to fix the past and the other to address the present issues!

[Lightning Strykez!]

Bush didn't help, and I am no fan. But my take it is a systematic thing as a result of certain decisions made decades ago by both parties. Like a snowball going down a snow hill. I think in 5-10 years, some major changes are going to happen no matter who is in government. It's going to suck for Obama and/or his incumbent, because they will ultimately be helpless to these (market) forces.

Maybe after that time period, you might get your chance to start up something, because entrepreneurs will be what they will need. Not bankers or lawyers.

Good points, and I agree.

Bankers are like industry poison right now. I would not want to be them right now. LOL

[T'Jai]

what do you write?

and how do u feel about DC's "Marvelization"?

does it tempt you to pick up more of their titles?

is the small selection due to interest, financial or?

[Marx]

Since you have admitted to having sex numerous times on public beaches, have you ever been to a nude beach? If not, would you ever consider going to one?

[Paradoxium]

Poisoned chalice. :funny:

[Lightning Strykez!]

I'm not quite sure why I didn't know that, to be honest. I probably should have. http://forums.superherohype.com/images/icons/icon11.gif

Since you did not vote in the 2008 general election, who have you voted for for president?

The last vote I cast was in the very early 90s. :o

[I SEE SPIDEY]

Me neither. Hey I deeply respect the man; love his adorable kids and elegant wife. But I knew that anyone coming behind Bush would be doomed. :dry: It was just too big of a mess. You almost need TWO presidents in power right now: one to fix the past and the other to address the present issues!Yeah, things are pretty f**ked up and will continue to be. I'm a fairly optimistic person though so I won't through myself off of a building.:yay:

[Marx]

The last vote I cast was in the very early 90s. :o

Have you ever campaigned for a political candidate?

[Lightning Strykez!]

Yeah, things are pretty f**ked up and will continue to be. I'm a fairly optimistic person though so I won't through myself off of a building.:yay:

Please don't. Who would clean up the mess? :csad:

[I SEE SPIDEY]

Please don't. Who would clean up the mess? :csad:LMAO.

Anyway.

Do you think that we will every get a new and good Superman movie?

[Lightning Strykez!]

From T'Jai:

what do you write?
Science Fiction mostly. Some superhero-ey stuff too. And poems.

and how do u feel about DC's "Marvelization"?
Monkey see....:p


does it tempt you to pick up more of their titles?
No.

is the small selection due to interest, financial or?
In this economy I'm sure much has to do with the financial aspect.

[Paradoxium]

You should not pin your faith, optimism and hopes on a politician. Do not believe in hope and faith because it produces nothing. Believe in your own action and outcomes.

[Lightning Strykez!]

From Marx:

Since you have admitted to having sex numerous times on public beaches, have you ever been to a nude beach? If not, would you ever consider going to one?

I've been to a nude beach before. It was equal parts hot and weird actually. Lots of beautiful bodies and lots of very unnattractive, jiggly bodies too. Not all bodies deserve to glisten with Crisco. :down

Not sure I'd do it again though. The one I went to was a gay beach, and there were too many freaks there for my comfort zone. Everyone expects you to have sex with them like, "Why else are you here?" Some of the men looked like ravenous wolves...salivating and s***. I had a few too many fans trying to ride my d***--literally. I couldn't even sun-bathe with my eyes closed without someone reaching for it, for Christs sake. It was gross...and I could smell the venereal diseases in the air. :whatever:


We had to get up out there.

[Ipodman]

From the Ipodman!



:awesome:

Do u think singers nowadays should work together or be rivals?

[Lightning Strykez!]

From I SEE SPIDEY

Do you think that we will every get a new and good Superman movie?

No, I don't. And that's sad. :csad:

[Lightning Strykez!]

From Marx: Have you ever campaigned for a political candidate?

Hell to the No. :o

[Lightning Strykez!]

You should not pin your faith, optimism and hopes on a politician. Do not believe in hope and faith because it produces nothing. Believe in your own action and outcomes.

*co-signs*

QFT.

[Marx]

From Marx:

Since you have admitted to having sex numerous times on public beaches, have you ever been to a nude beach? If not, would you ever consider going to one?

I've been to a nude beach before. It was equal parts hot and weird actually. Lots of beautiful bodies and lots of very unnattractive, jiggly bodies too. Not all bodies deserve to glisten with Crisco. :down

Not sure I'd do it again though. The one I went to was a gay beach, and there were too many freaks there for my comfort zone. Everyone expects you to have sex with them like, "Why else are you here?" Some of the men looked like ravenous wolves...salivating and s***. I had a few too many fans trying to ride my d***--literally. I couldn't even sun-bathe with my eyes closed without someone reaching for it, for Christs sake. It was gross...and I could smell the venereal diseases in the air. :whatever:


We had to get up out there.

Yeah...I've heard that it's really not wise to go to one. There's usually nothing but people who shouldn't be naked there and others who are incredibly horny.

[Lightning Strykez!]

From Ipodman:

Do u think singers nowadays should work together or be rivals?

Can you be a bit more specific? Are you referring to duets? Or are you talking about the Performance Tax they are trying to get radio stations to pay?

If it's the latter I can say this: I am sick to death of Radio One's Cathy Hughes and her annoying-azz commercials.

[I SEE SPIDEY]

Well I agree with the part about not pining your hopes on a politician, it would be stupid to do so. But I'm all about hope and faith so...can't really agree on that part.

I'm a religious person though and I don't really care if anyone approves or disaprove. That doesn't mean that I'm a pray the cancer away nut but I am religious.

Just not into the atheist or agnostic thing...sorry, okay, I'm not sorry at all.

[knowsbleed]

You should enter Hype Idol... no?

[VenomVsSpidey]

favorite stephen king novel?
most hated S.K. novel?
Van-Dammage or Segal?

[Lightning Strykez!]

Yeah...I've heard that it's really not wise to go to one. There's usually nothing but people who shouldn't be naked there and incredibly horny people.

So true. A lot of orgy crap--and I don't do orgies. The men on that beach seemed to be really intriqued by me and my man, mostly by our physical appearance I think. He is Italian and equally ripped. So to see an interracial couple like us together raised a lot of heads (literally I'm sure) and brought a lot of quirkly attention. People are so curious and freaky and voyeuriffic. Dave and I only went there to catch some rays and enjoy the weather. Nothing more.

I'll never forget this one short (I'm talking 4'8 at least) fat guy that looked like Danny Devito gone bad that kept trying to hang around us. He was really trying to get a threesome orgy thing going with us. And we both were like, "Really dude?" Together we'd form a perfect 101.

HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!! :lmao::funny::funny::lmao:

[Lightning Strykez!]

From knowsbleed: You should enter Hype Idol... no?

I'm thinking about it; I'm not trying to attach myself to any further long-term contests if I'm not going to be around much longer. I'm grateful that Comic Chick pulled my 15 Minutes ahead because at the rate we were going it wasn't going to happen until spring of next year and I'm pretty sure I'll be gone by then.

But we'll see. I'm weighing options.

[Lightning Strykez!]

Holy S***! It's venomvsspidey!

favorite stephen king novel?
most hated S.K. novel?

I don't read Stephen King. Sorry, but I've got to sleep at night. LOL

Van-Dammage or Segal?

Van-Dammage FTW. Segal was weak even in his prime to me. Jean Claude is only mofo I know that could dance so gay and still not lose cool points.

I mean, look at this s*** starting at 0:33:

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Really Jean Claude? For reeeeealz? :funny:

Even the Asian guys in the background were like, WTF is this white guy doing here???

[I SEE SPIDEY]

I hated your reponse to my Superman question but I think the same thing sometimes. :(

[knowsbleed]

If there were two of you, what would you ask yourself and what would be the answer?

[VenomVsSpidey]

Holy S***! It's venomvsspidey!

favorite stephen king novel?
most hated S.K. novel?

I don't read Stephen King. Sorry, but I've got to sleep at night. LOL

Van-Dammage or Segal?

Van-Dammage FTW. Segal was weak even in his prime to me. Jean Claude is only mofo I know that could dance so gay and still not lose cool points.

I mean, look at this s*** starting at 0:33:

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Really Jean Claude? For reeeeealz? :funny:

Even the Asian guys in the background were like, WTF is this white guy doing here???

:hehe::hehe: and :up:

and agreed on the segal part. I mean, would segal ever do this ? (can't embed, skip to 1:21, whuddabeast)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X9hatLT-vl4

[Lightning Strykez!]

I hated your reponse to my Superman question but I think the same thing sometimes. :(

I'm sorry. But they screwed the pooch so badly back in 2006 they need to let that franchise hybernate for a while and try again. But at least they are trying to do Green Lantern. I'm just thankful they've finally realized they have more than two superheroes to make movies about. :whatever:

I think Hawkman would make for a brilliant story on film. The Battle For Thangagar beeyotches!!!! :mad::up:

[Lightning Strykez!]

From Knowsbleed:

If there were two of you, what would you ask yourself and what would be the answer?

Hmmm. Probably something like:

"Caliph why are you so conflicted in your soul?" And the response would be, "I have no f***ing idea."

And then we'd kill eachother to relieve ourselves of our misery.

:dry:

[Lightning Strykez!]

:hehe::hehe: and :up:

and agreed on the segal part. I mean, would segal ever do this ? (can't embed, skip to 1:21, whuddabeast)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X9hatLT-vl4

My points exactly. Yup.

[Marx]

Since you said that your thrill-seeking abilities stop with roller coasters...

What is your favorite roller coaster?

[Lightning Strykez!]

From Marx:
What is your favorite roller coaster?

Hmm, I have a number of faves, but if I had to narrow it down to one I'd say the Millenium Force at Cedar Point, Ohio.

[I SEE SPIDEY]

I'm sorry. But they screwed the pooch so badly back in 2006 they need to let that franchise hybernate for a while and try again. But at least they are trying to do Green Lantern. I'm just thankful they've finally realized they have more than two superheroes to make movies about. :whatever:Yep, I'm happy with how GL is coming along.

[Ipodman]

From Ipodman:

Do u think singers nowadays should work together or be rivals?

Can you be a bit more specific? Are you referring to duets? Or are you talking about the Performance Tax they are trying to get radio stations to pay?

If it's the latter I can say this: I am sick to death of Radio One's Cathy Hughes and her annoying-azz commercials.


Hmm... yea like duets...

instead or bashing each other on twitter (or watever means possible)

[chaseter]

I was told to come in here. How is everyone? BYE!

[JustABill]

I too was told to come in here..

I come carrying questions!

Name two celebs you'd just love to make sweet sweet monkey love with.

Do you read current X-Men comics at all? If so, what do you think of the current stories?

I think Naomie Harris is the perfect Ororo. What say you of this?

Milke, white, or dark chocolate?

[chaseter]

What is milke?

[JustABill]

A special form of Milk chocolate. It's from France. Duh!

[Schlosser85]

I'm sorry if this has already been answered, but is your name really Caliph?

Is what a Muslim name, or what is its origin?

[Vartha]

heh How do you compare to Ben Grimm? :D

[ComicChick]

Are you suprised at how popular your thread has become?

What if it has become the most popular/longest 15 minutes to date?

What's a question you'd like to be asked?

Name a hypester (or a few) that you'd like to see drop in and ask you some ?'S.

If you were a DJ what kind of music would you play?

Guitar hero or Rock Band?

Last big purchase you made?

Have you ever been to Comic Con? If not, would you?

[SurfDUI]

What it is pops.
Jus curious, you into NFL or basketball at all?

...and who's hotter a young Whoopi from like Burgler or Wanda Sykes now:awesome:...seriously, it's a test.

[PWN3R]

Do you like to sip n' grip?

Favorite cereal without milk?

Also, The Man With No Name or Dirty Harry, which one takes the cake?

[Marx]

What do you think about the fascination some people have with your nipples?

[Marx]

Would you like to clear up the rumors about your employment as a male stripper?

[Marx]

Hype! 'Rumor Mill' Question

Is it true that you once appeared in a FDNY Firefighters Calendar?

[Lightning Strykez!]

Yep, I'm happy with how GL is coming along.

Mmm, my jury is still out. We'll see. The actor they've got playing Hal concerns me a bit. What's his name?

[Lightning Strykez!]

From Ipodman:

Hmm... yea like duets...

instead or bashing each other on twitter (or watever means possible

Well, I think the Kanye/Taylor Swift incident recently has underscored the importance of civility in the music world. Unfortunately, many of these music artists are so immature and stupid--despite the millions of records they've sold or how much money they've made. And so many have reaped the consequences of feuding via radio, just look at Biggie, Tupac, etc.

A great recent example of how acting petty on wax can kill your career can be found in Mariah Carey. She released that silly "Obsessed" single as the lead from her album as an attack on Eminem. It comes across childish and petty and it soured people's view of the album overall. As a result, it's bombing.

Make love, not war dudes. :whatever:

[Lightning Strykez!]

Okay, I'm going to start releasing some of the PMs I've gotten from select Hype Users for this. Messages asking about the size and coloring of body parts, etc. I will answer in private--not here. LOL I am not trying to get fired.

Anyway, I will answer these in the same order I've received the ones above. First, here's a list from my buddy Ultimatefan:

Hee´s a couple:

- Why are companies allowed to manufacture cars that go way faster than the legal speed limit?

- Why is American censorship so much more focused on cutting/restraining sexual content than violent one? Are they seriously implying seeing boobs is more damaging to our children and youth than seeing shootouts and serial killers chopping off ´people´s heads?
-

[Lightning Strykez!]

I was told to come in here. How is everyone? BYE!

You suck. You could've at least posted the excellent totem you did for me and asked my opinion of what you created. Sheesh...:whatever:

But thanks for coming. :up:

[-Arya-]

Do you like to read?

What is your favorite book?

Favorite movie adaptation based on the book?

[Lightning Strykez!]

One of my favored X-Forum mainstayers just joined the party--finally!

From Justabill:

I come carrying questions!

Name two celebs you'd just love to make sweet sweet monkey love with.

Halle Berry. I don't even have to explain this, but my disapointments in her recent acting choices set aside, Halle is one of the most beautiful women I have ever laid eyes on. She's a goddess in fleshly form. Another stunning actress I find incredibly sexable is Morena Bacarrin...her short pixie cut on V is driving me crazy in a very upwardly mobile way, if you know what I mean. Where's the salivating emoticon?

Also, Chris Meloni from SVU. First of all, that man has an azz that defies gravity. :wow: Secondly, he reminds me so much of my ex; they have very similar macho mannerisms and their voices sound alike also. The HBO series OZ displayed this actor's prowess in all areas--not just in the nudity or sex scenes, but most importantly him being able to truly play a gay character that defied stereotypes. I could identify with him because he was a real "man's man."


Do you read current X-Men comics at all? If so, what do you think of the current stories?
Right now I am following Astonishing closely. I am overjoyed that Storm has returned and I'm hoping that Joe Q will somehow retcon all of the mess that Reginald Hudlin did to her and T'Challa in the Black Panther book--which is now a rag mag thanks to his non-talented hackifiedness.


I think Naomie Harris is the perfect Ororo. What say you of this?
She could work--especially in an Ultimate X-Men younger version of Storm. How is her acting though?

Milke, white, or dark chocolate?

White. Although I love Milk too. The only thing I will not eat is dark. It tastes like metal to me, and don't ask me how I know what metal tastes like. :p

[Lightning Strykez!]

Hey Schlosser85...thanks for dropping by:

I'm sorry if this has already been answered, but is your name really Caliph?

Is what a Muslim name, or what is its origin?

Yessir. It has some Muslim roots, yes. According to my father (who is white and Christian) it means "Messenger Of God".

[DarkReflections]

Watchmen or The Dark Knight Returns?

[Lightning Strykez!]

From the uncanny Vartha:

heh How do you compare to Ben Grimm? :D

I don't compare at all. :csad: That's a big mofo right there.

[Marx]

You think dark chocoloate tastes like...metal!?!?! That's messed up man.

[Lightning Strykez!]

From ComicChick:

Are you suprised at how popular your thread has become?
Yes, shocked actually. But like I said, I have been blessed to meet some of the best internet personalities on this site over the last several years so those connections mean something to me (even though I will likely never see these folks in person, I see them in spirit if that makes sense). It's great to see folks coming through to my party.

What if it has become the most popular/longest 15 minutes to date?
I seriously doubt it has been that popular. LOL :lmao:

What's a question you'd like to be asked?
I'd like to talk more about politics, music and relationships. I am really surprised that none of my friends here have asked about my break-up but I understand a lot of that comes from respecting my privacy. But I am ready to talk/vent about it.

Name a hypester (or a few) that you'd like to see drop in and ask you some ?'S.

Most of the more popular Hype Populace have shown up and dropped some really intriguing questions, so I'm grateful for that. But I feel like I am a part of two different Hype voting parties: The Blue and the Reds. That said, I'd love to see some of my fellow reds stop through (although it's been great to have Immortalfire, C. Lee and Demogoblin show some love). I am missing Kel and Hunter Rider; they are two of my oldest friends here but we don't get to talk as much as we used to...we're all so busy working here now. But still...:csad: I miss our tight bonds.

And where the hell is Dog Lips? :csad:

If you were a DJ what kind of music would you play?
Rock, R&B and Hip Hop.

Guitar hero or Rock Band?
Rock Band.

Last big purchase you made?
My new Acura.

Have you ever been to Comic Con? If not, would you?
No, but I've been to other similar conventions. I'd love to go specifically with Dew K. Mosi--Heather would be a lot of fun to hang with.

[Marx]

You mentioned politics so...

What are your thoughts on Sarah Palin?

What do you think of Levi Johnston milking his 15 minutes of fame by appearing in Playboy?

What are your thoughts on John McCain?

What are your thoughts on Joe 'The Plumber'?

What are your thoughts on 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell'?

What are your thought's on California's Prop 8 and the anti-gay vote in Maine?

[Lightning Strykez!]

PWN3R (Maker of Awesome Avatars)!

Do you like to sip n' grip?
Of course.

Favorite cereal without milk?
Cinnamon Toast Cruch. It's like candy to my soul.

Also, The Man With No Name or Dirty Harry, which one takes the cake?
Dirty Harry, all the way. Classic cool.

[Lightning Strykez!]

My brotha from a diff'rent motha SurfDUI...

What it is pops.

What the deely son?

Jus curious, you into NFL or basketball at all?
I'm an NFL cat. Not that I don't enjoy basketball, but I fell out of the love with the sport overall after the greats (Isaiah Thompson, Majic Johnson, Michael Jordan, Bryd, etc.,) all dissapeared off the scene. Now it's just something I catch when there's nothing else to watch.

But I'm a football fanatic though...love to play the sport also. :up:

and who's hotter a young Whoopi from like Burgler or Wanda Sykes now:awesome:...seriously, it's a test.

Ugh. I guess I'll take Wanda Sykes. Whoopi is unbelievably talented and lovable (she's my favorite female comedian of all time) but in terms of looks, even when she was a younger woman she was hit. I'll never forget "The Color Purple": "You sho iz uglay girl!"

[Lightning Strykez!]

From Marx:

What do you think about the fascination some people have with your nipples?

:funny:

Ya know, I really don't understand it. Don't any of ya'll have nipples on your chests? LOL It's like something brand new. I think it was 'Bleed that said they were the size of saucers. And I was like, "really?"

[Lightning Strykez!]

From Marx:

Would you like to clear up the rumors about your employment as a male stripper?

No. Let's just say I still wear my old firefighter uniform even though I'm retired. I'm still putting out fires--I'm just using a different kind of hose. :oldrazz:

[Marx]

From Marx:

What do you think about the fascination some people have with your nipples?

:funny:

Ya know, I really don't understand it. Don't any of ya'll have nipples on your chests? LOL It's like something brand new. I think it was 'Bleed that said they were the size of saucers. And I was like, "really?"

I'm pretty sure we all have nipples...but yours are rather large man. I think that's where the fascination starts.

[Lightning Strykez!]

From Marx:

Is it true that you once appeared in a FDNY Firefighters Calendar?

No, but I do know some interesting stories about one of the models.

:doh:

[ComicChick]

marx is a fan lol

[Lightning Strykez!]

Arya returns:

Do you like to read?
Yes. Although, I must admit I spend more time reading online via computer than any hardcopy materials these days. Does that count?

What is your favorite book?
The Wizard Of Oz (or any of L. Frank Baum's subsequent Oz novels).

Favorite movie adaptation based on the book?
The Devil Wears Prada.

[Lightning Strykez!]

It's the Amazing DarkReflections:

Watchmen or The Dark Knight Returns?

The Dark Knight. Fantastic film there; and it shows what can happen when good actors, directing and storywriting come together.

The only good thing about Watchmen was Dr. Manhattan. :o

[Lightning Strykez!]

You think dark chocoloate tastes like...metal!?!?! That's messed up man.

It has a metallic aftertaste to me...that's what I meant.

[-Arya-]

Arya returns:

Do you like to read?
Yes. Although, I must admit I spend more time reading online via computer than any hardcopy materials these days. Does that count?

Sure. Reading is reading. Well, not when it comes to text messages. :o

[Lightning Strykez!]

From Marx:

You mentioned politics so...

What are your thoughts on Sarah Palin?
She's an airhead. And personally I think that dorky nerdy look she's sporting is actually a cover-up for her dirty chandelier-swingng freaky alter-ego. Todd Palin has a dominatrix for a wife. :o

What do you think of Levi Johnston milking his 15 minutes of fame by appearing in Playboy?
That little boy is a self-made whore. And I bet he has herpes. :nono:

What are your thoughts on John McCain?
I bet he has herpes too. From Sarah.

What are your thoughts on Joe 'The Plumber'?
I think his 15 minutes in fame was shorter than mine. And that's saying something. :whatever:

What are your thoughts on 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell'?
I don't think it's anything new. That clause has been in action since the days of George Washington. It's the corrupt American way.

What are your thought's on California's Prop 8 and the anti-gay vote in Maine?
I don't think we will ever see gay marriage accepted in this world. Ever. And to be honest? It doesn't bother me. I don't need to be legally married to a man to profess my love for him. As far as I am concerned, I was married to David for 11 years...we shared everything, including bank accounts, homes, cars and the common cold.

Now I'm "divorced." And the break was so much cleaner to make without all of the legal red-tape that a legal marriage would've imposed on us.

[Lightning Strykez!]

From my buddy Ultimatefan:

- Why are companies allowed to manufacture cars that go way faster than the legal speed limit?

Now THAT'S a good question. I have no clucking clue.


- Why is American censorship so much more focused on cutting/restraining sexual content than violent one? Are they seriously implying seeing boobs is more damaging to our children and youth than seeing shootouts and serial killers chopping off ´people´s heads?

Good point. It's hypocritical. Just seeing blood on TV makes me physically sick--I have an aversion to it. That's why I can't stomach shows like Greys Anatomy or Nip/Tip.

Besides, for many of us, our earliest memories as babies involve our mother's breast-feeding us. So I don't get what the censorship is about. Seeing a pair of boobs on TV is not going to scar me because I've been sucking on somebody's nipples for the greater part of 30 years anyway, so whathafuss...:dry:

[chaseter]

Ya know, I really don't understand it. Don't any of ya'll have nipples on your chests?

No:huh:

http://img689.imageshack.us/img689/2227/picture1fu.jpg

[Marx]

From Marx:

You mentioned politics so...

What are your thought's on California's Prop 8 and the anti-gay vote in Maine?
I don't think we will ever see gay marriage accepted in this world. Ever. And to be honest? It doesn't bother me. I don't need to be legally married to a man to profess my love for him. As far as I am concerned, I was married to David for 11 years...we shared everything, including bank accounts, homes, cars and the common cold.

Now I'm "divorced." And the break was so much cleaner to make without all of the legal red-tape that a legal marriage would've imposed on us.

The fight for gay marriage is all about rights. It doesn't bother you that you are not getting rights you should be afforded under law as a couple?

There was a story in the news the other day about a gay man who had lost his partner of 11 years. They owned property together, lived together, etc. They were a married couple in every sense of the word, but because that legal recognition wasn't there, the man was not able to claim his partner's body after death. The man was not able to provide a proper funeral for him and had to stand by as his partner was buried in a standard grave where unknown people are buried.

[Lightning Strykez!]

No:huh:

:lmao::lmao::lmao::lmao::lmao:

Lack of nipples notwithstanding, dude is ripped though. Those abs are sick!! Jesus.

[Lightning Strykez!]

From Marx: The fight for gay marriage is all about rights. It doesn't bother you that you are not getting rights you should be afforded under law as a couple?
No. I'd rather see more improvement on equal rights in terms of the races and for women to be frank. Gay marriage rights simply don't rank as high on my list--but that's just me.

There was a story in the news the other day about a gay man who had lost his partner of 11 years. They owned property together, lived together, etc. They were a married couple in every sense of the word, but because that legal recognition wasn't there, the man was not able to claim his partner's body after death. The man was not able to provide a proper funeral for him and had to stand by as his partner was buried in a standard grave where unknown people are buried.

That's terrible. But wouldn't a will have given the surviving partner certain rights to handle the deceased estate and burial arrangements?

That's what we have/had.

[Marx]

From Marx: The fight for gay marriage is all about rights. It doesn't bother you that you are not getting rights you should be afforded under law as a couple?
No. I'd rather see more improvement on equal rights in terms of the races and for women to be frank. Gay marriage rights simply don't rank as high on my list--but that's just me.

There was a story in the news the other day about a gay man who had lost his partner of 11 years. They owned property together, lived together, etc. They were a married couple in every sense of the word, but because that legal recognition wasn't there, the man was not able to claim his partner's body after death. The man was not able to provide a proper funeral for him and had to stand by as his partner was buried in a standard grave where unknown people are buried.

That's terrible. But wouldn't a will have given the surviving partner certain rights to handle the deceased estate and burial arrangements?

That's what we have/had.

I'm honestly not sure what the status of the will was. (Or if there was a will.) I just remember hearing that the man was denied the right to claim his partner's body after death and what they did with the body afterward.

[ComicChick]

The only good thing about Watchmen was Dr. Manhattan. :o

don't forget the soundtrack!

[Marx]

How dumb is Twitter?

[Lightning Strykez!]

I'm honestly not sure what the status of the will was. (Or if there was a will.) I just remember hearing that the man was denied the right to claim his partner's body after death and what they did with the body afterward.

You've gotta put things in writing. Wills and Power of Attorneys are extremely powerful in the court of law. After we had been together for about 5 years Dave--being the astute attorney that he is--made sure we started putting things in place legally for ourselves. Even now, if anything were to happen to David I'd still get a percentage of what he has. And vice versa. And we're not even together anymore. But it's in writing so that family or friends can't get in the mix and try to manipulate the money if one of us dies.

[Lightning Strykez!]

don't forget the soundtrack!

Oh yes, who could forget the soundtrack?

Who was on the soundtrack? :dry:

[Lightning Strykez!]

From Marx:

How dumb is Twitter?

I don't think it's dumb as much as it's unneccessary. What a time-waster. I'll definitely not be investing in that.

[Marx]

What do you normally like to do for fun?

[chaseter]

Popozao.

[Lightning Strykez!]

From Marx:

What do you normally like to do for fun?

All sorts of things depending on whether it's in public or private. Be specific.

[Marx]

From Marx:

What do you normally like to do for fun?

All sorts of things depending on whether it's in public or private. Be specific.

Public.

[Hobgoblin]

Who is your favorite super hero and which super hero movie is your favorite?

I apologize if this has already been asked.:o

[Marx]

What is your favorite reality show?

[Paradoxium]

What are your thought's on California's Prop 8 and the anti-gay vote in Maine?
I don't think we will ever see gay marriage accepted in this world. Ever. And to be honest? It doesn't bother me. I don't need to be legally married to a man to profess my love for him. As far as I am concerned, I was married to David for 11 years...we shared everything, including bank accounts, homes, cars and the common cold.

Now I'm "divorced." And the break was so much cleaner to make without all of the legal red-tape that a legal marriage would've imposed on us.Amen!

[Paradoxium]

He is right, you don't need a license to love someone ultimately.

[Lightning Strykez!]

Public.

Working out hard at the Gym and then burning it off in the sweat room afterwards is very enjoyable for me. As I mentioned, I love the sports, esp. Football, wrestling, swimming, anything physical.

My No. 1 guilty pleasure? I especially enjoy going to Border's Books and getting a cup of coffee and just reading books for hours and hours, knowing damn well I have no intention of buying any of them. :):up: You thought I was going to describe something sexual in this space didn't you? Freak! :oldrazz:

[Marx]

He is right, you don't need a license to love someone ultimately.

As I pointed out, the fight is over rights afforded under law, not the ability to love someone.

[Marx]

Working out hard at the Gym and then burning it off in the sweat room afterwards is very enjoyable for me. As I mentioned, I love the sports, esp. Football, wrestling, swimming, anything physical.

My No. 1 guilty pleasure? I especially enjoy going to Border's Books and getting a cup of coffee and just reading books for hours and hours, knowing damn well I have no intention of buying any of them. :):up: You thought I was going to describe something sexual in this space didn't you? Freak! :oldrazz:

:funny:

Knowing you as well as I do, yeah, I figured you were going to say something sexual.

[Lightning Strykez!]

Demo Returns:

Who is your favorite super hero and which super hero movie is your favorite?

For DC, I'd say it's Hawkman. His story is just intriguing to me. From Marvel, it's Storm.

Favorite Superhero film? Hmmm...I am not ashamed to admit that I love X-Men: The Last Stand. For all its many flaws it also got a lot right.

[Paradoxium]

Well you pretty much know my position, I don't think they have any business in the "marriage licensing" business any much in say a "friendship licensing" business. If people want some spousal protection you get special civil union contract that the two can agree on. How it is recognized religiously and traditional is left to the people.

[Lightning Strykez!]

He is right, you don't need a license to love someone ultimately.

Exactly. And ultimately is all I'm concerned about. As long as we can check into a hotel room, book flight tickets, get junk mail addressed to both of us, buy major purchases together, etc.,--that's all the "marriage" I need.

[JustABill]

Let's get intimate! What clothes drive you wild on men and women?

Marvel calls. They say you can write an X Title. Who is on the team and why?

Do you cook? If so what do you think is the best dish you've ever prepared?

[Lightning Strykez!]

What is your favorite reality show?

Meh, I really don't have one. But I guess if I had to choose, I enjoy watching Home Makeover and The Biggest Loser. :dry:

*shrugs*

I don't watch a lot of TV. I am more of a Netflix guy.

[Marx]

Meh, I really don't have one. But I guess if I had to choose, I enjoy watching Home Makeover and The Biggest Loser. :dry:

*shrugs*

I don't watch a lot of TV. I am more of a Netflix guy.

Would you ever consider going on a reality show? Like Big Brother, Survivor, or The Amazing Race?

[Lightning Strykez!]

From JustABill!

Let's get intimate! What clothes drive you wild on men and women?

Men: Wife-beaters, workout gear manufactured by Under Armour and jock-straps or boxer briefs. I do not like thongs on a man. Under any circumstances.
Women: Empire waist tops and gowns, gladiator-style pumps and thongs.

Marvel calls. They say you can write an X Title. Who is on the team and why?
I'd stick with a combination of the classics: Cyclops, Jean, Storm, Wolverine, Nightcrawler, Forge, Kitty and Colossus. There is a nice balance of power in those folks. I actually thought the line-up from 2006/2007's Uncanny X-Men was perfect.

Do you cook? If so what do you think is the best dish you've ever prepared?
Oh yeah, I have to eat healthy foods and they all need to be prepared. I'm told that my glazed salmon is second to none. :cool:

[Lightning Strykez!]

Would you ever consider going on a reality show? Like Big Brother, Survivor, or The Amazing Race?

I doubt it. I wouldn't need to do it for the money so to go on the show would be completely self-serving and narcisistic. There are good people out there that really need the money, so I'd rather give those kinds of opportunities to them.

[ComicChick]

just wondering, did you ever notice my hidden message in the intro post?

[Marx]

What are your last three rentals on Netflix?

[Lightning Strykez!]

just wondering, did you ever notice my hidden message in the intro post?

Yes, but I didn't notice it until 2 days ago when I was instant messaging a friend who frequents this site. He also pointed it out to me. Very clever. LOL :woot:

[Lightning Strykez!]

What are your last three rentals on Netflix?

Hmm, I'll have to go and get the receipts. I rent so much, so often, I can't remember the specific last three. Catwoman was one of them.

Just kidding. :awesome:

[NotAHenchwench]

Will you go and ask me some questions on my 15 minutes thread? :D

[Marx]

Hmm, I'll have to go and get the receipts. I rent so much, so often, I can't remember the specific last three. Catwoman was one of them.

Just kidding. :awesome:

I still have not seen that movie. I just can't take that version of Catwoman seriously.

[Lightning Strykez!]

Will you go and ask me some questions on my 15 minutes thread? :D

I already did. :confused:

[Kane52630]

When will this thread close? :hehe:

[knowsbleed]

Don't you miss jag?

Take yourself... myself and 2 other Hypesters and tell a short tale about a heist gone bad.



*privacy act notice*



If you are ready to divulge... what went wrong in your relationship recently? Just FYI... I recently ended an 11 year relationship/9 year marriage as well... so I know how hard it is.

[Lightning Strykez!]

One of the favorite singers I forgot to mention earlier was this woman here: Betty Buckley. This video underscores some of her vocal power. She's performing with the Harlem Boys Choir--and look, she's not scared. :p

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She is one of the BADDEST, old lady singers ever, and so elegant and stately. :up:

When will this thread close? :hehe:

Thursday. It was decided to extend it one day due to the Thanksgiving Holidays and I was unable to answer (I was out of town). The other thread created on 11/25 can get similar treatment if the user desires.

[Lightning Strykez!]

From knowsbleed:

Don't you miss jag?
I do. Terribly so. But I'm also a little angry with him for just dumping all of us cold turkey like he did. I don't care if it's just "on the internetz"--we have attachments to people and feelings to be considered also. A simple farewell would be sufficient and polite, especially after so many years active.

The last two questions you've posed will require some serious creativity and typing (and you know I can type a longwinded story) and I don't have enough energy at this moment to do it. I am going to hit the shower and then go lie down for a bit. But later today I'll follow up with your request.

NOTE: This 15 Minutes Session will close at 12:10 AM Thursday, December 3, 2009.

[chaseter]

Shipoopi?

[T'Jai]

Bisexuality in a "Macho" workplace like a firehouse, notable happenstances?

[SurfDUI]

What the deely son?


Well I guess you passed, via this 15 minutes I know more about you than I thought I would.

2 points for Color Purple ref. "I may be black, and might be ugly, but (paraphrase) I'm gettin the hell out of here" :up:

[Erzengel]

Do you define yourself by your ethnicity?

[Marx]

Have you ever been to a Pride Festival? If so, what was your experience like?

[Marx]

What is your favorite musical artist (or group) from the 80's? The 90's? The millenium?

Can you recommend a good local band to us?

[Lightning Strykez!]

I'm back...give me a few.

[Lightning Strykez!]

Shipoopi?

What language is this?? :csad:

[Lightning Strykez!]

Bisexuality in a "Macho" workplace like a firehouse, notable happenstances?

Oh yeah. There is DL behavior going on in such situations. From my experience though it was not as widespread in my house as much as say, others or even in the police force. I mean...we practically lived and slept together in those firehouses. You get to see and experience a lot of your fellowman--and not all of it is sexual obviously.

But I was involved with one guy there, yes. It was a brief fling, and we almost got naughty in the locker room at like 4 or 5 in the morning. Then he got transferred. :dry:

[Lightning Strykez!]

Well I guess you passed, via this 15 minutes I know more about you than I thought I would.


Thanks. LOL I honestly never thought it would go the distance. I'm thankful. :cool:



2 points for Color Purple ref. "I may be black, and might be ugly, but (paraphrase) I'm gettin the hell out of here" :up:

:lmao: Right.

[Lightning Strykez!]

From Erzy-Erz...

Do you define yourself by your ethnicity?

No. Absolutely not. And not just because I have a very diverse ethnicity coursing through my veins, but rather because my personal interests are equally as diverse. I've never been an "Angry Black Man". I'd like to think I am defined by my inner strengths, not the strength I exert outside.

Does any of that make any sense? :confuse:

[Lightning Strykez!]

Have you ever been to a Pride Festival? If so, what was your experience like?

Never really been a "Raa-Raa-Boy" for festivals, but David was. He believed it was a great cross section of the LBGT community. And I agree. I did go to Folsom once... I got to meet and speak with Arpad Miklos. I swear, if I hadn't been involved with David at the time...grrrrr.

In fact, now that I'm single, maybe I should call him. :cool:

[ComicChick]

why do you think you were worthy of additional time?

[Aesop Rocks]

Hm, maybe everyone elses should be extended, only to be fair.

[Lightning Strykez!]

From Marx:

What is your favorite musical artist (or group) from the 80's? The 90's? The millenium?
80's: Earth, Wind & Fire, Michael Jackson
90's: Jodeci, Mariah Carey, SWV
Y2K: Probably Musiq Soulchild, Creed, Linkin Park and All-American Rejects.

I've been straying more into rock in the least last several years because R&B is so dissapointing to me now.

Can you recommend a good local band to us?
From New York?

[Marx]

Oh yeah. There is DL behavior going on in such situations. From my experience though it was not as widespread in my house as much as say, others or even in the police force. I mean...we practically lived and slept together in those firehouses. You get to see and experience a lot of your fellowman--and not all of it is sexual obviously.

But I was involved with one guy there, yes. It was a brief fling, and we almost got naughty in the locker room at like 4 or 5 in the morning. Then he got transferred. :dry:

Do you think he might have gotten transferred because someone found out about your 'brief fling'..?

[Lightning Strykez!]

why do you think you were worthy of additional time?

I don't know if it's really "additional" time, I'm only making up the day I lost due to the Thanksgiving Holiday. I'd do that for anyone else who's 15 Minutes were extended. At any rate, it all comes to an end tonight, so it's right on time.

After all, I did ask you first for permission. I don't know who put "Extended" in the Thread title though...that wasn't me. :csad:

[Marx]

From Marx:

What is your favorite musical artist (or group) from the 80's? The 90's? The millenium?
80's: Earth, Wind & Fire, Michael Jackson
90's: Jodeci, Mariah Carey, SWV
Y2K: Probably Musiq Soulchild, Creed, Linkin Park and All-American Rejects.

I've been straying more into rock in the least last several years because R&B is so dissapointing to me now.

Can you recommend a good local band to us?
From New York?

I've seen Creed and All-American Rejects in concert many times. :up:

As for the local question, a band from wherever you consider your local area.

[Marx]

I don't know if it's really "additional" time, I'm only making up the day I lost due to the Thanksgiving Holiday. I'd do that for anyone else who's 15 Minutes were extended. At any rate, it all comes to an end tonight, so it's right on time.

After all, I did ask you first for permission. I don't know who put "Extended" in the Thread title though...that wasn't me. :csad:

Hm, maybe everyone elses should be extended, only to be fair.

I am the one who put in the 'extended' part in the title. I was under the impression that LS and CC agreed to give this one another day due to LS being away for the holidays. Adding 'extended' into the title when your '15 Minutes' normally would have been up already was something that Badger used to do.

I apologize for any confusion.

[Lightning Strykez!]

Hm, maybe everyone elses should be extended, only to be fair.

No. Only the other 15 Minute session that was launched alongside mine is eligible for extension. Again, the reason being that many people were off the Hype on Thanksgiving day and as a result all of the threads kinda "sat there" that day with less traffic. It's like a "half-day" at school.

[Lightning Strykez!]

Do you think he might have gotten transferred because someone found out about your 'brief fling'..?

I doubt it. No one knew about that. We didn't even do anything significant.

[ComicChick]

I don't know if it's really "additional" time, I'm only making up the day I lost due to the Thanksgiving Holiday. I'd do that for anyone else who's 15 Minutes were extended. At any rate, it all comes to an end tonight, so it's right on time.

After all, I did ask you first for permission. I don't know who put "Extended" in the Thread title though...that wasn't me. :csad:

i wasn't angry lol

i wanted a nice lil speech telling us all how much you love us and answering our questions yadda yadda yadda lol

[knowsbleed]

LS's 15 minutes is still very active... as long as it is still going strong and he doesn't mind answering our inquisitive questions... then why not let it keep going?

[Lightning Strykez!]

From Knowsbleed:

Take yourself... myself and 2 other Hypesters and tell a short tale about a heist gone bad.

This will be the topic of a future "Adventures Of Lightning Strykez!" Essay Thread okay? It's too lengthy to post here.


If you are ready to divulge... what went wrong in your relationship recently? Just FYI... I recently ended an 11 year relationship/9 year marriage as well... so I know how hard it is.

The Cliff Notes version of it is pretty simple and yet also complicated. Back in the spring I was in a very bad car accident. Dave and I, along with his sister and her husband were coming back from seeing Star Trek at the movies. Another man (who we later learned was driving under the influence) ran the blinking red light and smashed the passenger side of the car. Dave's sister was in the passenger seat in front of him. Even though the air bag deployed, she was killed. We rolled over and Dave was put in a coma. His brother in law suffered a broken femur (sp?) wrists, and ribs. As I mentioned, his sister was lost instantly. I was the only one that didn't sustain really serious injuries. I had maybe 3 or 4 just scrapes and bruises and that's it.

Well, once David came to, he was...different. He was (understandably) extremely angry and full of grief. But even though he knew that I was in no way to blame for the accident it was as if he somehow resented me for not only surviving, but also walking away almost unscathed. One of the first things he said was "Where are your scars?" I was like WTF? :confused:

I was totally supportive of the family--I practically lived at the Hospital and stayed by his side. But it wasn't enough. It was like he took his grief out on me. He treated me in this cold aloof way. Once he lost his temper and started throwing s*** and he said, if anyone should've died, it should've been me over her. He was having like a meltdown. And I realized that that was just high-strung erratic emotion talking and not the "real" David so I tried to let extreme comments like that pass. But it got worse and worse.

He totally withdrew from me and after several weeks told me that he just wanted to be alone and that my constant presence reminded him of the whole thing. This behavior really screwed me up mentally because I would've thought that me being there--as a survivor like him--would've given him comfort. But it didn't. It repelled him.

So after 11 years we split up. He will be holding on to the New York townhouse. I have the place in Michigan and we're still deciding on what to do with our house in California. To be honest? To this day I still don't know what the hell really happened. I can't even understand it. He is still extremly passive/aggressive. In fact, once we "accidentally" had sex and I thought that was a sign he was coming around but it wasn't. As soon as it was over, he literally got his stuff and left again. :dry:

[ComicChick]

LS's 15 minutes is still very active... as long as it is still going strong and he doesn't mind answering our inquisitive questions... then why not let it keep going?

someone would complain

and while i'm indifferent on the matter, it would be kinda unfair to others, especially when some ended when they were getting rolling

[Lightning Strykez!]

i wasn't angry lol

i wanted a nice lil speech telling us all how much you love us and answering our questions yadda yadda yadda lol

Oh okay. :oldrazz:

Well "I love you all so much and I am enjoying answering your questions." Seriously. I am...I never thought this would get such a response. It's fantastic and I feel very honored. For real. :up:

[knowsbleed]

Wow Caliph... I assume that you were sitting behind the driver? That's a miracle you sustained zero serious injuries... not a curse.

So I guess you would agree with Common's lyric in "The Light" when he says to his partner: "I wanna be the one to make you happiest, it hurts you the most"?

We hurt the ones we are closest too... sad truth.



This is the best 15 minutes ever. :up:

[Lightning Strykez!]

someone would complain


Like hell they would! And I'm not even in the mood to field all of the hate. LOL :p

I will close this promptly at 12:10 AM, which is exactly 24 hours from Comic Chick's original close time. However, I promise to answer all questions posted here between now and then even if I have to reply to them after the deadline.

[ComicChick]

works for me

thanks for being so open and involved in the thread LS. i hope many 15 minutes in the future have the same participation and success from the participant and those questioning.
if mine is half as good as this one, i'll be happy

[Lightning Strykez!]

Wow Caliph... I assume that you were sitting behind the driver? That's a miracle you sustained zero serious injuries... not a curse.

That's what my mom said. She said God's Angel protected me. I don't believe in that though. Because my whole thing is, "Well, why didn't they protect the others?" That logic doesn't make sense to me.

I did have serious whiplash though. In fact, I was still going to a chiropractor regularly just up to a month ago.



So I guess you would agree with Common's lyric in "The Light" when he says to his partner: "I wanna be the one to make you happiest, it hurts you the most"?

We hurt the ones we are closest too... sad truth.


Yeah, it's very true. I honestly believe that David may have even suffered some mental damage from that accident. He's not as organized or "with it" as he once was. Not as sharp. The docs say it's all post-stuff and he'll hit his stride again, but I can't imagine the pre-accident "David" ever cutting me off like this--over something like that.

[Aesop Rocks]

Wait? You're a firefighter? That's amazing!

[Lightning Strykez!]

works for me

thanks for being so open and involved in the thread LS. i hope many 15 minutes in the future have the same participation and success from the participant and those questioning.
if mine is half as good as this one, i'll be happy

You've done a wonderful job in hosting these sessions. :up:

[Marx]

That's what my mom said. She said God's Angel protected me. I don't believe in that though. Because my whole thing is, "Well, why didn't they protect the others?" That logic doesn't make sense to me.

I did have serious whiplash though. In fact, I was still going to a chiropractor regularly just up to a month ago.




Yeah, it's very true. I honestly believe that David may have even suffered some mental damage from that accident. He's not as organized or "with it" as he once was. Not as sharp. The docs say it's all post-stuff and he'll hit his stride again, but I can't imagine the pre-accident "David" ever cutting me off like this--over something like that.

I wouldn't be surprised at all if he still has lingering mental effects from the accident.

[Lightning Strykez!]

From Aesop Rocks:

Wait? You're a firefighter? That's amazing!

Formerly. I'm retired now.

Currently I make people stuff my jock-strap with $1 bills in smoke-filled venues for a living. :D

I keed.

[Aesop Rocks]

Do you walk on the cat walk, yes on the cat walk? On the cat walk?

(forgot how the song goes). :o

[-Arya-]

Currently I make people stuff my jock-strap with $1 bills in smoke-filled venues for a living. :D

You weren't supposed to reveal our activities to the public!

[knowsbleed]

Would you say that you are selective about the people you hang around with... from an aesthetic standpoint?

Tell us about your style of dress... what is a normal outfit for a normal day; a night on the town; work clothes.

What is your most vivid dream that you can still remember to this day?

What do you hope to accomplish for the year 2010?

There are a few of us here that would consider 2009 to be a VERY bad year. So many things have gone wrong with quite a few of us and our personal lives... I personally consider this to be one of the worst of my life. What do you say about 2009?

[Marx]

Did you see the halo around the moon last night?

How hilarious is this commerical?
NjMUfIKktWU

[Lightning Strykez!]

I wouldn't be surprised at all if he still has lingering mental effects from the accident.

I wouldn't be surprised. Something is not right. He's not..."complete" if you know what I mean. I mean, he is still brilliant in the courtroom--and along those lines nothing has changed. But emotionally he is not the same.

I check in on him sometimes by talking to his administrative assistant. I tell her not to mention to him that I've called. But I'll ask her how he's doing. And she'll say the same thing I'm saying: He's "different." She once walked in on him having a crying bout. Again, this is all natural and normal considering what he's lost. But I DON'T think it's normal how he's treating me. At least that's the way I feel about it. Does that make me selfish?

[Ipodman]

Do people laugh at ur jokes?

[Lightning Strykez!]

From Aesop Rocks:

Do you walk on the cat walk, yes on the cat walk? On the cat walk?

For a fee, yes. LOL :oldrazz:

[Marx]

How would you like to end your '15 Minutes'?

[Lightning Strykez!]

You weren't supposed to reveal our activities to the public!

Sorry. Should I give them details about how you tried to pull money OUT of my jock-strap? You thief. :dry:

[Marx]

I wouldn't be surprised. Something is not right. He's not..."complete" if you know what I mean. I mean, he is still brilliant in the courtroom--and along those lines nothing has changed. But emotionally he is not the same.

I check in on him sometimes by talking to his administrative assistant. I tell her not to mention to him that I've called. But I'll ask her how he's doing. And she'll say the same thing I'm saying: He's "different." She once walked in on him having a crying bout. Again, this is all natural and normal considering what he's lost. But I DON'T think it's normal how he's treating me. At least that's the way I feel about it. Does that make me selfish?

You two were together for 11 years man. It doesn't make you selfish.

[Lightning Strykez!]

From Knowsbleed:

Would you say that you are selective about the people you hang around with... from an aesthetic standpoint?

Like the classic saying goes, looks are only skin deep. So no, I don't get caught up in a person's outer appearance. My friends are all shapes, sizes, heights, weights and colours. It means nothing to me. I will tell you this: I think it's unfair that some people automatically assume that I'll ONLY associate with those who are good-looking or physically fit. I am not shallow or a snob...and I've always known that one good fire, natural age (or even a tragic accident) can destroy my outer shell too, so...it's not even that serious.

Tell us about your style of dress... what is a normal outfit for a normal day; a night on the town; work clothes.

I'm not necessarily a name-brand guy, but I appreciate tailored, high quality apparel. So whoever makes that is what I'm going to wear. Right now I'm wearing an argyle vest w/ no shirt underneath, jeans and I'm barefoot. So I'm casual when I need to be. I'm not one for wearing spandex shirts or anything else tight like that except in the gym. Out in public I like to be a little more low-key. People can tell if you work out or not. I roll my eyes when I see cats purposely walk around with clothes so tight so as to say "Look at me and my mus-kuls". :whatever:

Not necessary. We see them dude. :down

What is your most vivid dream that you can still remember to this day?
Uh...it's pretty Rated XXX...I'm not sure I should post it here. But it involved some very creative sexual positions.

What do you hope to accomplish for the year 2010?
I'd like to see myself in another relationship. I don't like being alone. But I am also not interested in "rebounding" either for the sake of it. I am still holding out a little hope for David too, if for anything for us to be friends.

There are a few of us here that would consider 2009 to be a VERY bad year. So many things have gone wrong with quite a few of us and our personal lives... I personally consider this to be one of the worst of my life. What do you say about 2009?

Well, the first half of 2009 was fine for me. It was the latter half that has sucked so terribly. To be honest, times have not been right for me overall since 2000. The world is falling apart at a quicker pace it seems, since then.

Thanks for your questions Knowsbleed...

[Lightning Strykez!]

The I-Pod Man Returns...

Do people laugh at ur jokes?

I got runner-up for "Class Ham" in my senior High School, so I think I am happiest when I get other people laughing and enjoying themselves. I love seeing people's teeth. :funny:

[Lightning Strykez!]

From Marx:

Did you see the halo around the moon last night?
No, I didn't. Was it cool?

How hilarious is this commerical?
It actually made me lawl out loud. Thanks for sharing. :up:

[Lightning Strykez!]

How would you like to end your '15 Minutes'?

With this:

Thanks to all of you for a fantastic discussion. I mean...wow. Seriously? Wow. :eek: I honestly never thought this 15 Minutes would go past 2 or 3 pages because I'm a Mod and generally we're considered to be significantly less than cool. So I'm truly humbled by all of you coming out to my party. Big ups also to Comic Chick for being such a great host.

See you all on the boards. :cool::up: