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Have you ever heard of that massive tomato festival held each year in, I think, in Spain? Just saw it again on Ripley's Believe It Or Not. That looks like a real hoot! Should be right up your alley! :D

Have you ever heard of that massive tomato festival held each year in, I think, in Spain? Just saw it again on Ripley's Believe It Or Not. That looks like a real hoot! Should be right up your alley! :D
Yeah I've seen footage of it loads of times. I'd love to be there. I like tomatoes. I'd say LG would love it too.

Yeah I've seen footage of it loads of times. I'd love to be there. I like tomatoes. I'd say LG would love it too.
Hehehe! So would I! God, what fun! :D

Yeah, my french teacehr went there. Its awesome
I would love to do that
I think its called La Tomatera or something liek that

Yeah, my french teacehr went there. Its awesome
I would love to do that
I think its called La Tomatera or something like that
Here's a thought ... what about everyone who can afford the trip meet at the next festival? We could form a group called "NS Tomato Throwers" and attack everyone else! ROFLMAO!

since i posted something awhile ago that had nothing to do with this thread, (but deleated it) i guess i could add something to this one...hah

Yeah tomatoes!

good god i need to lie down:headbang:

since i posted something awhile ago that had nothing to do with this thread, (but deleated it) i guess i could add something to this one...hah

Yeah tomatoes!

good god i need to lie down:headbang:
LOL! Dude! What you been smokin'? :D

LOL! Dude! What you been smokin'? :D


evidently something good! want some? I have plenty to share

Aw, man. And here I was thinking this was one of those "The UN Ambassadorship!" threads, just one for flaming LG...

Talk about disappointment.

*shuffles off kicking dust*

evidently something good! want some? I have plenty to share
Yeah. Just don't Bogart the damned thing, m'k? :D

Aw, man. And here I was thinking this was one of those "The UN Ambassadorship!" threads, just one for flaming LG...

Talk about disappointment.

*shuffles off kicking dust*
Awww! Poor babie! If you like, I'll create one of those just 'cause you want one. How's that? :D :fluffle:

http://www.asgharzadeh.com/photos/tomatina.jpg
Looks like an orgy to me..

http://www.tribuneindia.com/2003/20030804/w3.jpg
:eek: Wear more than a condom..

http://network.news.com.au/image/0,10114,5042946,00.jpg
O-R-G-Y (bandaides not included)

http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2005-09/01/xinsrc_2120902011015281385376.jpg
Can you say "Tomato Tub Girl"?

Yeah. Just don't Bogart the damned thing, m'k? :D


http://www.celebrityimpersonators.com/cp/humphreybogart2.jpg

Awww! Poor babie! If you like, I'll create one of those just 'cause you want one. How's that? :D :fluffle:
Wait, let me get out my bestest smiley again... ah yes: http://www.freesmileys.org/emo/gen111.gif
Ah, I'll never get tired of this. *giggles*

But, er, yes, as much as I appreciate the offer, I wouldn't dare to flame LG - just imagining the ensuing avalanche of intercontinental mud balls is enough to give anyone pause.

Now, kids - I don't wanna be the party pooper around here - but my parents taught me that food is not something to play with, especially not in that manner - and definitely not when the other half of the world is starving.
So, no. I don't think it's all that funny but a disgrace and clearly shows why Western societies are disliked in other parts of the world.

Here's a thought ... what about everyone who can afford the trip meet at the next festival? We could form a group called "NS Tomato Throwers" and attack everyone else! ROFLMAO!
afford it? proably not
become a stoaway on a cargo ship to Spain?YES

Now, kids - I don't wanna be the party pooper around here - but my parents taught me that food is not something to play with, especially not in that manner - and definitely not when the other half of the world is starving.
So, no. I don't think it's all that funny but a disgrace and clearly shows why Western societies are disliked in other parts of the world.

Yeah..think of all the ethiopians that could be fed by tomatoes!:rolleyes:

Yeah..think of all the ethiopians that could be fed by tomatoes!:rolleyes:
thats actually true, but, its not like the "easterners" dont do gross stuff

http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2005-09/01/xinsrc_2120902011015281385376.jpg
Can you say "Tomato Tub Girl"?


LMAO!!!

wait...could that be a ban for you even making refrence to -whispers-tub girl :eek: ...let alone with tomatoes!

thats actually true, but, its not like the "easterners" dont do gross stuff


poor puppies..(non racial statement)
http://www.fortunecity.com/bennyhills/pun/190/pokylittlepuppy345.jpg

LMAO!!!

wait...could that be a ban for you even making refrence to -whispers-tub girl :eek: ...let alone with tomatoes!
:eek:
*slowly clicks edit button*
Nothing to see here people..

:eek:
*slowly clicks edit button*
Nothing to see here people..
better get the othe guy to edit his quote

Yeah..think of all the ethiopians that could be fed by tomatoes!:rolleyes:
Actually, tomatoes are very healthy, easily processed and preserved, include lots of vitamines and minerals and could indeed help those in need of good nutrition. And if you withdrew the water and put the tomato puree in cans you could indeed feed many hungry mouths instead of fooling around with it out of pure decadence and stupidity. It's despicable, no matter what you say.

BTW, since when did "but the others do terrible things, too" (or gross stuff, or whatever) become a valid argument?

I simply object "traditions" like this. The other one is that "festival" where people do the same with oranges.

Actually, tomatoes are very healthy, easily processed and preserved, include lots of vitamines and minerals and could indeed help those in need of good nutrition. And if you withdrew the water and put the tomato puree in cans you could indeed feed many hungry mouths instead of fooling around with it out of pure decadence and stupidity. It's despicable, no matter what you say.

BTW, since when did "but the others do terrible things, too" (or gross stuff, or whatever) become a valid argument?

I simply object "traditions" like this. The other one is that "festival" where people do the same with oranges.


Oh...well i never liked tomatoes anyway...They can have mine!

But I disagree about the rest. i think these festivals should be held..Sure it is a waste of food and all, but its tradition and its giving recognition to their past. It would be like the US stopping BBQ's and fireworks on the 4th of July

Oh...well i never liked tomatoes anyway...They can have mine!

But I disagree about the rest. i think these festivals should be held..Sure it is a waste of food and all, but its tradition and its giving recognition to their past. It would be like the US stopping BBQ's and fireworks on the 4th of July
It is a decadent waste of food indeed and those traditions are no good whatsoever. They should have fireworks and BBQ instead - I wouldn't object to that at all.
But if something is clearly stupid and you're only doing it because your forefathers were idiots as well, I can't see why traditions like that shouldn't die out.
I wonder if they'd uphold their "tradition" if they were starving. After all, it's their tradition, right?

No - I won't agree on that. Why not make it a tradition not to waste food but help those in need? That would at least make some sense!

La Tomatina was actually one of the things I managed to do during my year in Spain. It was kind of fun... but all of the tomatoes weren't ripe enough. And I didn't have goggles of any kind. Just shades. Not so much fun.

The other one, Pamplona, I chickened alltogether. It seemed just insane. Cows maybe... not bulls, for sure.

Wait, let me get out my bestest smiley again... ah yes: http://www.freesmileys.org/emo/gen111.gif
Ah, I'll never get tired of this. *giggles*

But, er, yes, as much as I appreciate the offer, I wouldn't dare to flame LG - just imagining the ensuing avalanche of intercontinental mud balls is enough to give anyone pause.
Yes, there is that. LG isn't noted for his reticence at slinging mud. :D

afford it? proably not
become a stoaway on a cargo ship to Spain?YES
Just don't go and get in trouble. It would ruin the entire thing if I had to come bail you out of jail! :D

Actually, tomatoes are very healthy, easily processed and preserved, include lots of vitamines and minerals and could indeed help those in need of good nutrition. And if you withdrew the water and put the tomato puree in cans you could indeed feed many hungry mouths instead of fooling around with it out of pure decadence and stupidity. It's despicable, no matter what you say.

BTW, since when did "but the others do terrible things, too" (or gross stuff, or whatever) become a valid argument?

I simply object "traditions" like this. The other one is that "festival" where people do the same with oranges.
Ahhhhh, sahadduppp!
http://img52.imageshack.us/img52/2299/smileytroutsmack29fq.gif (http://imageshack.us)

I love tomatoes but if I went to one of these festivals, I think I would never eat another tomato again and catsup would turn me off.

It is a decadent waste of food indeed and those traditions are no good whatsoever. They should have fireworks and BBQ instead - I wouldn't object to that at all.
But if something is clearly stupid and you're only doing it because your forefathers were idiots as well, I can't see why traditions like that shouldn't die out.
I wonder if they'd uphold their "tradition" if they were starving. After all, it's their tradition, right?

No - I won't agree on that. Why not make it a tradition not to waste food but help those in need? That would at least make some sense!


Well i wouldn't obect to that last part..That would grand. But i still like tradition...but i guess helping people is better

Have you ever heard of that massive tomato festival held each year in, I think, in Spain? Just saw it again on Ripley's Believe It Or Not. That looks like a real hoot! Should be right up your alley! :D
You're being disingenuous. You actually watched la tomatina because they made you wait to the end. And, of course, there was that *HUGE* benefit of the "flight attendant's segment" *drool*

I'm on to you & yer trout, buddy.

You know what, i had already known about this for several years now, and when i go abroad, i intend to arrange my tour around it.
I would invite other interested NS'rs to join me so we can pelt the living sh*t out of each other, but alas, i haven't yet saved the fundage. Also, i would prefer that the tomatoes were nearing the in-edible phase before using them for artillery. Admit it, SO many arguments here could be easily settled with that!

Have you ever heard of that massive tomato festival held each year in, I think, in Spain? Just saw it again on Ripley's Believe It Or Not. That looks like a real hoot! Should be right up your alley! :D

Bunnyducks, got to it first, but anywho, it's the Tomatina and it is indeed in Spain. I couldn't remember the proper Sapanish name (I was thinking tomatillo), so I looked it up on the Wikipedia. This is what it says:
To meet Wikipedia's quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup.

Fancy that. Cleanup in aisle...

You're being disingenuous. You actually watched la tomatina because they made you wait to the end. And, of course, there was that *HUGE* benefit of the "flight attendant's segment" *drool*

I'm on to you & yer trout, buddy.

You know what, i had already known about this for several years now, and when i go abroad, i intend to arrange my tour around it.
I would invite other interested NS'rs to join me so we can pelt the living sh*t out of each other, but alas, i haven't yet saved the fundage. Also, i would prefer that the tomatoes were nearing the in-edible phase before using them for artillery. Admit it, SO many arguments here could be easily settled with that!


I am so pelting you big boy.

I am so pelting you big boy.
Good thing too. You leave just the right measure of welt. I think there's a few here who don't know where to draw the line ... ;)

You're being disingenuous. You actually watched la tomatina because they made you wait to the end. And, of course, there was that *HUGE* benefit of the "flight attendant's segment" *drool*

I'm on to you & yer trout, buddy.

You know what, i had already known about this for several years now, and when i go abroad, i intend to arrange my tour around it.
I would invite other interested NS'rs to join me so we can pelt the living sh*t out of each other, but alas, i haven't yet saved the fundage. Also, i would prefer that the tomatoes were nearing the in-edible phase before using them for artillery. Admit it, SO many arguments here could be easily settled with that!
LOL! That would be sooo kewl! God, I would love that! ROFL! :D

I am so pelting you big boy.
[ stuffs tomatoes down Peechland's bra! ] Mwahahahahaha! :D

Good thing too. You leave just the right measure of welt. I think there's a few here who don't know where to draw the line ... ;)


I have a Masters in Welt Infliction.Youre in good hands.

[ stuffs tomatoes down Peechland's bra! ] Mwahahahahaha! :D


Wait! Let me take these tube socks out......

Wait! Let me take these tube socks out......
ROFLMAO! :D

LOL! That would be sooo kewl! God, I would love that! ROFL! :D
The flight attendants?
The pelting-other-NS'rs?
Or, perhaps, a little smearing of both in good measure?

I have a Masters in Welt Infliction.Youre in good hands.
I suspected you were of the craft, and now i'm more sure than ever. *nods*

The flight attendants?
The pelting-other-NS'rs?
Or, perhaps, a little smearing of both in good measure?
To fail to take advantage of every opportunity to "cop a feel" is sinful! :D

To fail to take advantage of every opportunity to "cop a feel" is sinful! :D
True, true, of the bountiful, beautiful earth, Gaia in all glory!

Ahhhhh, sahadduppp!
http://img52.imageshack.us/img52/2299/smileytroutsmack29fq.gif (http://imageshack.us)
I know I shouldn't've shown you that trout. And I won't shut up just because you tell me to! http://www.studip.uni-goettingen.de/pictures/smile/tomato2.gif

Now, kids - I don't wanna be the party pooper around here - but my parents taught me that food is not something to play with, especially not in that manner - and definitely not when the other half of the world is starving.
So, no. I don't think it's all that funny but a disgrace and clearly shows why Western societies are disliked in other parts of the world.
Y'know. I never thought of that way. You're right. From now on, whenever I feel the need for humour and laughter instead I'm going to mail a tomato to:
Starving Child,
Ethopia,
Africa.

Then I'm going to go stand at the window of a Starbucks and look sombre at the people eating their muffins.

Mach das.

Here's a thought ... what about everyone who can afford the trip meet at the next festival? We could form a group called "NS Tomato Throwers" and attack everyone else! ROFLMAO!

I estimate it would take about ten seconds until we turn on ourselves.

I estimate it would take about ten seconds until we turn on ourselves.
And you're absolutely right about that!

Hey, Eutrusca? Catch! http://www.studip.uni-goettingen.de/pictures/smile/tomato.gif

*Insert any obscure reference to "Attack of the Killer Tomatoes" here.* :D

The flight attendants?


what about hot flight attendants?
*takes interest in thread*

Have you ever heard of that massive tomato festival held each year in, I think, in Spain? Just saw it again on Ripley's Believe It Or Not. That looks like a real hoot! Should be right up your alley! :D

La Tomatina I believe. I've heard that tomatoes are not pleasant to get in your eyes.

...um... I've heard of it. :)

Now, kids - I don't wanna be the party pooper around here - but my parents taught me that food is not something to play with, especially not in that manner - and definitely not when the other half of the world is starving.
So, no. I don't think it's all that funny but a disgrace and clearly shows why Western societies are disliked in other parts of the world.

Your parents were wrong. :)

La Tomatina was actually one of the things I managed to do during my year in Spain. It was kind of fun... but all of the tomatoes weren't ripe enough. And I didn't have goggles of any kind. Just shades. Not so much fun.

The other one, Pamplona, I chickened alltogether. It seemed just insane. Cows maybe... not bulls, for sure.

I ran with the bulls in Pamplona. Fun. Short, but fun.

what about hot flight attendants?
*takes interest in thread*
Ripley's Believe It or Not!. That same episode with La Tomatina includes a segment on flight attendants in lingerie, with special prowess.

Ripley's Believe It or Not!. That same episode with La Tomatina includes a segment on flight attendants in lingerie, with special prowess.

Must've been Sweeps Week. :)

Must've been Sweeps Week. :)
I'd wager "Grendel" could answer that better - i've been working all week. :(

Your parents were wrong. :)
Exsqueeze me?

Exsqueeze me?

Food is a toy.

If I can mess with people's minds like they're my own personal playthings, I see no reason why I can't throw a few pies around. :)

Food is a toy.

If I can mess with people's minds like they're my own personal playthings, I see no reason why I can't throw a few pies around. :)
Mmmm...pie...
*wanders off to watch weebl and bob*

And you're absolutely right about that!

Hey, Eutrusca? Catch! http://www.studip.uni-goettingen.de/pictures/smile/tomato.gif
Eep! :eek: