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Today is my first marching band performance, and I'm kind of nervous. I'm REALLY nervous about the halftime show... :eek: Wish me luck!

What instrument do you play?

The pancake.








Duh.

Flute. :)

The pancake.

Duh.

:confused:

Oh, well good luck, even though really the flutes are like the least important part of the band and no one cares about, hears or looks at them. :p

Worry not o' wonderful Pancake, it's relatively easy.

:confused:
Whatever you do, don't ask.

Do a flip. :)

Do a flip. :)
http://209.85.12.227/1381/85/emo/laugh.gif

Be confident and you'll be fine.

Flute. :)

Darn fluters.

Do a flip. :)

Oh, I get it now. :rolleyes:

I suggest pouring syrup on yourself.

I suggest pouring syrup on yourself.

But then Mr. C will get pissed off and take points off my performance grade.

Darn fluters.
Flatists

Flatists

Flatist? Is that a reference to my pancakely heritage?

Oh, I get it now. :rolleyes:

Well, I've never seen a pancake flip itself. I'm sure the rest of the school would be as impressed as I. :)

Flatist? Is that a reference to my pancakely heritage?
I believe he meant flautist.

Flatist? Is that a reference to my pancakely heritage?
Aren't flute players called flatists?

I believe he meant flautist.
I think it was a pun. Like when Nelson Mandela gives someone the Full Nelson.

I think it was a pun. Like when Nelson Mandela gives someone the Full Nelson.
I intended no pun.

I believe he meant flautist.
Oops.

I believe he meant flautist.

I knew that. I was just having fun with the "flatist" thing. :)

one would assume that you have practiced and practiced and practiced some more.

I used to date a guy in marching band, and I can tell you a few things that you should know

1 most of the people won't notice minor screw ups
2 the people who do were in marching band, and they have screwed up before so they won't judge
3 don't pay attention to the people in the stands, just play and count, and be glad it's over soon.

Go Darknovae Go!

Have fun and do your best and it'll all be good.

If we ever needed confirmation that Pancake is in the US, this is it. Does anyone else even have marching bands?

Still, good luck. Don't trip or anything.

I believe he meant flautist.
I read that as 'flatulist' - a skilled practitioner of flatulence. Weird.

Go Darknovae Go!

Have fun and do your best and it'll all be good.

It went really well, acutally. This is the first time that I didn't screw up on everything. :eek: :D

I read that as 'flatulist' - a skilled practitioner of flatulence. Weird.
Le Petomain!

It went really well, acutally. This is the first time that I didn't screw up on everything. :eek: :D
Woot! Gratula! Any video you could upload/linky? Or would that be too embarassing?

(Interesting word "embarassing". Could be defined as "making one's ass bare" :p )

It went really well, acutally. This is the first time that I didn't screw up on everything. :eek: :D

Way to go Darknovae! Youll be a total pro at it by the end of autumn. :)

It went really well, acutally. This is the first time that I didn't screw up on everything. :eek: :D
[INSERT APPLAUSE EMOTICON]

Bleh, I don't know how you band guys do it. I played clarinet for 2 1/2 years and didn't realize how much I hated it until I quit.

That's just how I feel, good luck with your march.

I read that as 'flatulist' - a skilled practitioner of flatulence. Weird.
le Petomane (http://www.straightdope.com/classics/a1_394.html)

Bleh, I don't know how you band guys do it. I played clarinet for 2 1/2 years and didn't realize how much I hated it until I quit.

That's just how I feel, good luck with your march.
That there is your answer.

I played violin for 3 years... not only was I 3rd String the whole time, I was the lowest of the 3rd Stringers... But, hey, I play guitar now, and they're all just orchestra nerds. I win.

YEah... I'm really tired right now... no there isn't yet a video or anything up yet, but I'll find one. See ya.

YEah... I'm really tired right now... no there isn't yet a video or anything up yet, but I'll find one. See ya.
Nighters! Sweet dreams!! You deserve 'em!~

Aren't flute players called flatists?

I prefer the term flute-player, flatist makes it sound like I discriminate against women with small breasts.

I prefer the term flute-player, flatist makes it sound like I discriminate against women with small breasts.
Or prefer them, as the case may be ;)

I prefer the term flute-player, flatist makes it sound like I discriminate against women with small breasts.Or prefer them, as the case may be ;)

Some of us live in Asia for a reason. :::DG&R:::

This was a thread about the Chance Vought XF5U-1... this plane flew in my home town, but was unfortunately too late for WW2 and was made obsolete by jets.

http://www.ninfinger.org/~sven/models/boxtops/has51563.jpg

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flying_Pancake

Flatists

Sorry, inside joke in my class. Blame the 'drummists'.;)

Sorry, inside joke in my class. Blame the 'drummists'.;)
How can you tell if the stage is level?
The percussionist has drool coming out both sides of his mouth ;)

This was a thread about the Chance Vought XF5U-1... this plane flew in my home town, but was unfortunately too late for WW2 and was made obsolete by jets.

http://www.ninfinger.org/~sven/models/boxtops/has51563.jpg

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flying_Pancake

Looks delicious. :)

Looks delicious. :)

Eh?

I thought you only liked muddy nuts.

Eh?

I thought you only liked muddy nuts.

I have those fairly often. I've never had a flying pancake.

*rubs chin thoughtfully and looks into the kitchen* But I just had an interesting idea. ...

I have those fairly often. I've never had a flying pancake.

*rubs chin thoughtfully and looks into the kitchen* But I just had an interesting idea. ...

Does it involve New Folger's Crystals (tm)?

Does it involve New Folger's Crystals (tm)?

An excellent question. I'm still working on the logistics. I'll get back to you. :)

An excellent question. I'm still working on the logistics. I'll get back to you. :)

Good. I still have a few jars left over from the Human DNA project...

I have those fairly often. I've never had a flying pancake.

*rubs chin thoughtfully and looks into the kitchen* But I just had an interesting idea. ...

Does it involve frozen pancakes and pop up toaster springs replaced with bear trap springs?

Does it involve frozen pancakes and pop up toaster springs replaced with bear trap springs?

Actually, I was thinking more along the lines of a trebuchet, a giant frying pan and a thousand gallons of batter. :p

Actually, I was thinking more along the lines of a trebuchet, a giant frying pan and a thousand gallons of batter. :p

Yeah...

I'll be in my bomb shelter if you need me.

Or prefer them, as the case may be ;)

:rolleyes: Please, no breast-size discussion.


:mad:

It went really well, acutally. This is the first time that I didn't screw up on everything. :eek: :D
http://smilies.vidahost.com/otn/party/beerchug.gif

Actually, I was thinking more along the lines of a trebuchet, a giant frying pan and a thousand gallons of batter. :p
you'ld need a bonfire else you won't get any pancaky like substance, just liquid batter...

Today is my first marching band performance, and I'm kind of nervous. I'm REALLY nervous about the halftime show... :eek: Wish me luck!
Good Luck Pancake!

Good Luck Pancake!
...It already happened...

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:D

http://smilies.vidahost.com/otn/party/beerchug.gif

Chugchugchugchugchugchugchug!!!!!

you'ld need a bonfire else you won't get any pancaky like substance, just liquid batter...

Actually, my biggest challenge will be flipping the thing. :p

Actually, my biggest challenge will be flipping the thing. :p
Easy as pie!
:upyours:

Actually, my biggest challenge will be flipping the thing. :p
:D

:confused:

:eek:

*runs*

Actually, my biggest challenge will be flipping the thing. :p
I thought that's what the trebuchet was for??

:D

:confused:

:eek:

*runs*
if he's using the trebuchet... keep running!

if he's using the trebuchet... keep running!

What's a trebuchet? :confused:

*keeps running*

What's a trebuchet? :confused:

*keeps running*
A big catapult.

A big catapult.

:eek:

*runs faster*

What's a trebuchet? :confused:

*keeps running*
ever seen LotR: Return of the King? those catapult like thinks Defending the city? those are Trebuchets...

they are more powerful than Catapults but takes longer to build.

finding a good video of one in action...

ever seen LotR: Return of the King? those catapult like thinks Defending the city? those are Trebuchets...

they are more powerful than Catapults but takes longer to build.

finding a good video of one in action...
I'm pretty sure the main difference between a catapult and a trebuchet is that a catapult uses braided fibers to build up energy for the throw (when the catch is released, they snap back to their original position, hurling the projectile), whereas a trebuchet uses a counterweight to hurl the projectile.

I could be wrong, though...

Anyway, run on, little pancake, run on!!!

Actually, my biggest challenge will be flipping the thing. :p

Ahhh LG how could you?! I call you a god and offer to let you replace me as Pope, and THIS is how you repay me?! :(

I'm pretty sure the main difference between a catapult and a trebuchet is that a catapult uses braided fibers to build up energy for the throw (when the catch is released, they snap back to their original position, hurling the projectile), whereas a trebuchet uses a counterweight to hurl the projectile.

I could be wrong, though...

Anyway, run on, little pancake, run on!!!
a catapult usually uses bent timber, thus relies on the flexability of the wood. a trebuchet relies on counterweights and size. the bigger the trebuchet, the farther it flies.

a catapult usually uses bent timber, thus relies on the flexability of the wood. a trebuchet relies on counterweights and size. the bigger the trebuchet, the farther it flies.
Gah, I was close. I think I was thinking of the mangonel or something like that...

A trebuchet in action...
http://youtube.com/watch?v=hdMFl0T6aIA

A trebuchet in action...
http://youtube.com/watch?v=hdMFl0T6aIA
:eek:

Nice. I loved the flaming barrel.

:eek:

Nice. I loved the flaming barrel.
... piano...

... piano...
That was a piano?! Damn, that video was grainy, it looked like a 55-gallon drum to me. (And if it said it was a piano in the voiceover, well, I have the sound down, I couldn't really hear it...)

That was a piano?! Damn, that video was grainy, it looked like a 55-gallon drum to me. (And if it said it was a piano in the voiceover, well, I have the sound down, I couldn't really hear it...)
there's a another one where they show him flinging two pianos (while on fire) and one car. that one doesn't show the distance tho.

there's a another one where they show him flinging two pianos (while on fire) and one car. that one doesn't show the distance tho.

:eek:

*runs like teh wind!!!!!!!*

:eek:

*runs like teh wind!!!!!!!*
*douses self with gasoline, hooks himself to trebuchet, and lights a match*
One, Two, LNI's comin' for you!

*douses self with gasoline, hooks himself to trebuchet, and lights a match*
One, Two, LNI's comin' for you!

:eek:

*runs like teh category 5 hurricane wind!*

:eek:

*runs like teh category 5 hurricane wind!*
*pulls lever, hurling his flaming corpse at the pancake*

HAHAHA!!! :D

*pulls lever, hurling his flaming corpse at the pancake*

HAHAHA!!! :D
*Watches trajectory... sets up two sticks with marshmellows and stands off to the side where LNI's corpse will land. Offers one to Darknovae*

*pulls lever, hurling his flaming corpse at the pancake*

HAHAHA!!! :D

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!

*takes shelter from LNI's falming corpse*

:eek:

*Watches trajectory... sets up two sticks with marshmellows and stands off to the side where LNI's corpse will land. Offers one to Darknovae*

*rejects offer*

*screams bloody murder*

*rejects offer*

*screams bloody murder**shrugs and pokes stick in ground.*

*Watches trajectory... sets up two sticks with marshmellows and stands off to the side where LNI's corpse will land. Offers one to Darknovae*
*lands next to them, cooking them nicely. Post-mortem spasm makes hand give the "thumbs up" sign...*

Just as I would want my corpse to be used. Feel free to cook a rabbit or deer over it, too.

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!

*takes shelter from LNI's falming corpse*

:eek:
You have nothing to fear. I'm a bad shot.

*lands next to them, cooking them nicely. Post-mortem spasm makes hand give the "thumbs up" sign...*

Just as I would want my corpse to be used. Feel free to cook a rabbit or deer over it, too.


You have nothing to fear. I'm a bad shot.


:eek:

*watches LNI's flaming corpse... and feels nauseous*

:eek:
...YOu make that expression a lot, don't you?

*watches LNI's flaming corpse... and feels nauseous*
*stunt guys rush up and spray with fire extinguishers*
I'm alright!
*spontaneously combusts*
...Never mind...

A trebuchet in action...
http://youtube.com/watch?v=hdMFl0T6aIA



Run Away!