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Ok, this should piss off the fundamentalist Christians, orthodox Jews, AND the militant Islamists...

http://today.reuters.co.uk/news/articlenews.aspx?type=oddlyEnoughNews&storyid=2007-03-19T140711Z_01_L19519901_RTRIDST_0_OUKOE-UK-HOOTERS-ISRAEL.XML&src=rss

All they need to do is open in Jerusalem, and that should piss off quite a few people.

3-1 it'll be bombed by either Islamic Jihad or Hamas.

Anyways, free enterprise is a marvelous thing.

Ok, this should piss off the fundamentalist Christians, orthodox Jews, AND the militant Islamists...

http://today.reuters.co.uk/news/articlenews.aspx?type=oddlyEnoughNews&storyid=2007-03-19T140711Z_01_L19519901_RTRIDST_0_OUKOE-UK-HOOTERS-ISRAEL.XML&src=rss

All they need to do is open in Jerusalem, and that should piss off quite a few people.

I thought orthodox Jews would be rather drooling for hooters...

I wanna see one open in Riyadh. :D

Ok, this should piss off the fundamentalist Christians, orthodox Jews, AND the militant Islamists...

http://today.reuters.co.uk/news/articlenews.aspx?type=oddlyEnoughNews&storyid=2007-03-19T140711Z_01_L19519901_RTRIDST_0_OUKOE-UK-HOOTERS-ISRAEL.XML&src=rss

All they need to do is open in Jerusalem, and that should piss off quite a few people.

Neat! Controversy over various methods of worshipping sky fairies is fun, isn't it? :D

Ok, this should piss off the fundamentalist Christians, orthodox Jews, AND the militant Islamists...

Not to mention those of us who can't stand the over-priced shitfood that Hooter's peddles. Worst. Wings. Evar.

Not to mention those of us who can't stand the over-priced shitfood that Hooter's peddles. Worst. Wings. Evar.

No one really goes for the food. They go there for this (http://www.quizlaw.com/blog/images/hooters.jpg).

Not to mention those of us who can't stand the over-priced shitfood that Hooter's peddles. Worst. Wings. Evar.

Tasteless fare, tasteless decor, tasteless concept.

Truly, an American icon.

Now, now -- we all know that the Holy Land is Redmond, Washington! ;)

No one really goes for the food. They go there for this (http://www.quizlaw.com/blog/images/hooters.jpg).

Like I said, tasteless.

U.S. restaurant chain Hooters, known for waitresses in low-cut blouses and short skirts [...]

Oh, is that all? I was under the impression the waitresses were topless.

So, um, what's the fuss about then?

this should piss off the fundamentalist Christians

Anything that pisses off the Fundamentalists is fine with me.

Like I said, tasteless.

90% of the world's population is tasteless. *shrug*

90% of the world's population is tasteless. *shrug*

I disagree, but in any event it's hardly grounds for promulgating tackiness.

Tasteless fare, tasteless decor, tasteless concept.

Truly, an American icon.
...sadly, you are correct.

Of course, I've never been to one nor do I ever intend to go to one, but hey, if they can cause religious controversy, I'm all for them, at least in Israel.

I disagree, but in any event it's hardly grounds for promulgating tackiness.

Businesses sell whatever makes the most money - i.e., whatever is the most popular thing to sell.

It's why Baywatch was the world's most popular TV show for a decade.

On some days, over 1 billion people watched Baywatch.

Then they are going to get fucking bombed and you are going to come back here and point out how evil the Muslims are for bombing such a nice establishment.

I disagree, but in any event it's hardly grounds for promulgating tackiness.

Like Eve said, can't promulgate it if there's not a market for it. ;)

I wanna see one open in Riyadh. :D

Now that would be funny as hell.

Businesses sell whatever makes the most money - i.e., whatever is the most popular thing to sell.

It's why Baywatch was the world's most popular TV show for a decade.

On some days, over 1 billion people watched Baywatch.

and 6 billion people take dumps every day. Goodness, think of all the money to be made if only some clever Johnny could figure out an entertainment angle concerning one's ablutions.:rolleyes:

Now that would be funny as hell.

I'd love to see the costumes they'd have to come up with to adhere to the local laws. lol

and 6 billion people take dumps every day. Goodness, think of all the money to be made if only some clever Johnny could figure out an entertainment angle concerning one's ablutions.:rolleyes:

Good thing that this is covered by a government-run utility.
If it were private enterprise, you would pay through the nose to take a dump instead of paying out of your ass.

and 6 billion people take dumps every day. Goodness, think of all the money to be made if only some clever Johnny could figure out an entertainment angle concerning one's ablutions.:rolleyes:

There are some, but linking to anything about them here would get me in deep shit (yes, pun intended ;) ).

and 6 billion people take dumps every day. Goodness, think of all the money to be made if only some clever Johnny could figure out an entertainment angle concerning one's ablutions.:rolleyes:You only posted this because you remembered the word 'ablutions'. The whole of this post is just constructed around enabling you to use the word.

You only posted this because you remembered the word 'ablutions'. The whole of this post is just constructed around enabling you to use the word.

I refute your claim. It is a word I use in parlance fairly often.

You only posted this because you remembered the word 'ablutions'. The whole of this post is just constructed around enabling you to use the word.

I actually suspect that there was a little dinosaur with a big vocabulary involved -- you know, the thesaurus.

I refute your claim. It is a word I use in parlance fairly often.

You talk about shit a lot? My, how tasteless you must be.

I would have thought Israel would have a hooters by now. Hell, even China has hooters.

I actually suspect that there was a little dinosaur with a big vocabulary involved -- you know, the thesaurus.

I actually did laugh out loud at that. Well done :D

I actually suspect that there was a little dinosaur with a big vocabulary involved -- you know, the thesaurus.

Ever since I found a copy of Ayatollah Khomeini's "Little Green Book" in paperback (circa 1982), I've found room in my vocabulary for the word 'ablutions'. The late whackjob had an entire chapter devoted to the subject.

I'm somewhat weary of the oft-repeated claim that I use a thesaurus. I won't be chided for something I haven't done.

I actually did laugh out loud at that. Well done :D

As they say, small things...

I actually did laugh out loud at that. Well done :D

*bows* Thank you. I'll be here all week. Try the veal. :cool:

You talk about shit a lot? My, how tasteless you must be.

It would be tasteless, wouldn't it? Well, it might - if I didn't choose instead to use the euphemistic term, 'ablutions'.

Now, don't you have some sitcoms to catch up on?

Ever since I found a copy of Ayatollah Khomeini's "Little Green Book" in paperback (circa 1982), I've found room in my vocabulary for the word 'ablutions'. The late whackjob had an entire chapter devoted to the subject.

I'm somewhat weary of the oft-repeated claim that I use a thesaurus. I won't be chided for something I haven't done.

You'll note that we all know what the word means. We just don't feel the need to try to impress people with our vocabularies. Using big words doesn't make you look smarter or your arguments any more valid. It just makes you sound like a pompous arse.

It would be tasteless, wouldn't it? Well, it might - if I didn't choose instead to use the euphemistic term, 'ablutions'.

Ah, it's not tasteless to talk about shit as long as you use a big word instead of "shit." Gotcha. :rolleyes:

Now, don't you have some sitcoms to catch up on?

Speaking of sitcoms, you're a funny guy. You should have your own sitcom, perhaps called Two and a Half Brain Cells.

You'll note that we all know what the word means. We just don't feel the need to try to impress people with our vocabularies. Using big words doesn't make you look smarter or your arguments any more valid. It just makes you sound like a pompous arse.

Get this through that rat's maze you call a mind: I'm not trying to impress anybody, least of all you. If I "use big words" it's because I make good use of my vocabulary - in type or in person. I won't dumb myself down to gain your (or anyone's) approval. I write as I speak, and if you can't handle that, then I'll politely ask you to keep your shoddy assumptions to yourself.

I actually suspect that there was a little dinosaur with a big vocabulary involved -- you know, the thesaurus.heh :D

I refute your claim. It is a word I use in parlance fairly often.This is somehow meant to convince me otherwise? Wait... you frequently talk about shit with your enemies?

Ever since I found a copy of Ayatollah Khomeini's "Little Green Book" in paperback (circa 1982), I've found room in my vocabulary for the word 'ablutions'. The late whackjob had an entire chapter devoted to the subject.

I'm somewhat weary of the oft-repeated claim that I use a thesaurus. I won't be chided for something I haven't done.



As they say, small things...You, sirrah, have a superiority complex. The statement was funny, even if, as you claim, it wasn't true. You have just taken offense far too easily.

May I suggest you contemplate a quote of Clement Freud's?
'If you resolve to give up smoking, drinking and loving, you don't actually live longer; it just seems longer'

In essence - perhaps you should stop taking life too seriously.

Get this through that rat's maze you call a mind: I'm not trying to impress anybody, least of all you. If I "use big words" it's because I make good use of my vocabulary - in type or in person. I won't dumb myself down to gain your (or anyone's) approval.

No, you do the opposite. You use as many big words as you can in a pathetic attempt to impress. "Ooh...look at the big words. He must be really smart." How very sad.

Jerusalem! Next stop: MECCA.

Ah, it's not tasteless to talk about shit as long as you use a big word instead of "shit." Gotcha. :rolleyes:

Euphemisms are evidently not in your repertoire. How sad.

Speaking of sitcoms, you're a funny guy. You should have your own sitcom, perhaps called Two and a Half Brain Cells.

I'd only need two and a half brain cells in order to script it. Even fewer to watch it (or indeed, any situation comedy).

So what do you propose? That we all revert to making grunting sounds? Would that be sufficiently plebeian to suit your needs?

Aww, what happened to talking about Hooters and what a stir it'll cause in Israel? XD

I say let Dobbsworld talk about ablutions as much as he wants, and let us farm the potential for humour in the situation at hand.

-_- My friend wants to work in Hooters... maybe I should tell her to move to Israel. It would be amusing, and that way she'd get paid for going on pilgrimage instead of the other way around. XD Mayanot, nothing!

No, you do the opposite. You use as many big words as you can in a pathetic attempt to impress. "Ooh...look at the big words. He must be really smart." How very sad.

You may assign whatever motivation to my choice of verbiage as you may wish. Doesn't mean you've got it right.

I'll counter by asserting that your motivation is to denigrate and stifle other people on the basis of their vocab. And if you want to talk about something being SAD, well look no further.

I'd only need two and a half brain cells in order to script it.

Too bad you appear to come up half a brain cell short then.

Even fewer to watch it (or indeed, any situation comedy).

Oh, right, because you're far above all that, nothing but documentaries and Shakespeare for you. :rolleyes:

So what do you propose? That we all revert to making grunting sounds? Would that be sufficiently plebeian to suit your needs?

See, there we go. "Plebeian," the use of which implies that you are somehow better than others (and I'm sure Mr. Big Vocabulary knew that was the implication, since he chooses his words oh-so-carefully) who opt not to use big words in everyday conversation in a feeble attempt to impress people. Get over yourself.

Bored now...

Cluich, let's go look at some tits...

Cluich, let's go look at some tits...

Now you're talking! I'm done with Dobbs' little pissing contest anyway. :cool:

Too bad you appear to come up half a brain cell short then.



Oh, right, because you're far above all that, nothing but documentaries and Shakespeare for you. :rolleyes:



See, there we go. "Plebeian," the use of which implies that you are somehow better than others (and I'm sure Mr. Big Vocabulary knew that was the implication, since he chooses his words oh-so-carefully) who opt not to use big words in everyday conversation in a feeble attempt to impress people. Get over yourself.

Bored now...

Yes, bullying is very tiring, especially when your intended victim refuses to be cowed - isn't it?

Now you're talking! I'm done with Dobbs' little pissing contest anyway. :cool:

You're the one who started in on ME, fella. If anyone is done around here, it's me - I'm done with your thuggery.

Not to mention those of us who can't stand the over-priced shitfood that Hooter's peddles. Worst. Wings. Evar.

I agree- It seems like a good idea when you're hungry, but a few wings later, your gut asks you if you're kidding. And I used to be able to consume and digest anything. I guess I cant handle that much bad batter anymore.

Hooters in Orlando- Full of surly eastern euopean girls with skin conditions.They are clearly doing you a favor. Dont bother going there.

Hooters in Wayne,NJ or Paramus,NJ- girls much better looking and actually friendly.
But the food does still suck.

This picture doesn't appear tasteless to me.

http://www.25idl.army.mil/Deployment/OEF%20Afghanistan/Deployment/Big/OEF%20Jun04_2004%20Hooters%20Hooters%20Greenboro.jpg

Then I'll strongly suggest that yours is a jeuvenile palate.

Then I'll strongly suggest that yours is a jeuvenile palette.

Here's one for your tastes, then...
http://www.marry-an-ugly-millionaire-online-dating-agency.com/images/ugly-man-boys-stupid-looking.jpg

This picture doesn't appear tasteless to me.

http://www.25idl.army.mil/Deployment/OEF%20Afghanistan/Deployment/Big/OEF%20Jun04_2004%20Hooters%20Hooters%20Greenboro.jpg

She is pleasing to the eye. I might even be able to eat some of the food there.

3-1 it'll be bombed by either Islamic Jihad or Hamas.

Anyways, free enterprise is a marvelous thing.

What makes you think the Israeli authorities would even let it stay open long enough for Hamas to send one bomber in their direction? If I'm not mistaken, they're really, really closed minded about that sort of thing.

Euphemisms are evidently not in your repertoire. How sad.Why would that be sad? Does it pain you to hear or read words such as shit, **** or cock? Why should it bother you which word is used to describe an act or object? I was just joking about your use of the word ablutions (which the last time I heard it, it was being using in a film in connection with King George III). So within the context of these forums, its use should surely not go without comment.
I'd only need two and a half brain cells in order to script it. Even fewer to watch it (or indeed, any situation comedy).Why? A sitcom need not be as humourless as you suggest. The basic premise of a sitcom is that there are a set of fixed characters that can be used to examine a group reacts to a given situation rather than to dwell on characterisation in a short timescale.
So what do you propose? That we all revert to making grunting sounds? Would that be sufficiently plebeian to suit your needs?All humour starts off as plebian. Humour is only adopted into high society once a plebian form begins to use references from high society. But all humour is originally developed within the plebian classes. The satire of Voltaire has its origins in the short phallic plays of Rome.

You've also suggested that you think you're being bullied. I think that perhaps you have developed a victimisation complex. In fact you were the first to use an ad hominem within the context of this thread by accusing CD of being simple, thus setting the tone for future posts. Up until this point I think all the posts were merely jokes. You should think carefully before you accuse others of bullying.

EO - how about you resize that image, and Carnivorous Lickers - why don't you snip the pic? 1131 pixels is just too wide for my screen.

EO - how about you resize that image, and Carnivorous Lickers - why don't you snip the pic? 1131 pixels is just too wide for my screen.

I dunno. I'd rather like to see the life-sized version myself. ;)

I dunno. I'd rather like to see the life-sized version myself. ;)Alright then. I'll just spam this thread until we reach page 5. Then my browser will be saved from the pain of having something too wide inserted into it.

Alright then. I'll just spam this thread until we reach page 5. Then my browser will be saved from the pain of having something too wide inserted into it.

Good man! :D

And note, too, that I'm behaving myself. I made no comment about something too wide being inserted somewhere. :p

Ok, this should piss off the fundamentalist Christians, orthodox Jews, AND the militant Islamists...

http://today.reuters.co.uk/news/articlenews.aspx?type=oddlyEnoughNews&storyid=2007-03-19T140711Z_01_L19519901_RTRIDST_0_OUKOE-UK-HOOTERS-ISRAEL.XML&src=rss

All they need to do is open in Jerusalem, and that should piss off quite a few people.
What, do the peace-loving, but pork-hating Muslims have a thing about chicken wings, now? :)

What, do the peace-loving, but pork-hating Muslims have a thing about chicken wings, now?

No, but all of those religions listed do have a problem with skimpy shorts and boobies.

No, but all of those religions listed do have a problem with skimpy shorts and boobies.

Okay, I didn't put the smiley in my post.

I wonder if the girls will be wearing something a little more modest, though.

What, do the peace-loving, but pork-hating Muslims have a thing about chicken wings, now?

Somehow I think crappy chicken wings are the least of their problems with Hooters.

Okay, I didn't put the smiley in my post.

I wonder if the girls will be wearing something a little more modest, though.In Ridyadh the waitresses will wear a full Niqab, but with slightly shorter sleeves so that their wrists will be exposed when they set plates down on the table.

Good man! :D

And note, too, that I'm behaving myself. I made no comment about something too wide being inserted somewhere. :pAre you insinuating I'm being lewd?

edit: Woohoo! My browser is happy now.

Somehow I think crappy chicken wings are the least of their problems with Hooters.

Okay, I put the smiley in. Now everyone should realize that I've been to a Hooters (didn't they originate in Atlanta) and know that the chicken wings are only an excuse to go there.

I wonder if the girls will be wearing something a little more modest, though.

Like I said earlier in this thread, I'd love to see what outfits they'd have to come up with if they were to open one in Riyadh. ;)

I imagine they would have to change the name as well.

Owls dont work there and they dont serve owl wings,so what does "Hooter's" REALLY mean?

Like I said earlier in this thread, I'd love to see what outfits they'd have to come up with if they were to open one in Riyadh. ;)
I'm trying to remember Riyadh from my Desert Shield days. We stayed in some mansions that the Saudis built for the Bedouins, but they wouldn't use them. Too far away from the camels and flies, I guess. Anyway, there was a Safeway down the street, but I think only men worked there.

That's it, we'll get the Hooters in Riyadh, but there will be men in slacks and long-sleeved shirts doing the serving. And no beer, of course...only coffee.

I'd only need two and a half brain cells in order to script it. Even fewer to watch it (or indeed, any situation comedy).

So what do you propose? That we all revert to making grunting sounds? Would that be sufficiently plebeian to suit your needs?Any situational comedy? I think you're being snobbish are really quite ignorant of what you are talking about. For instance, Fawlty Towers, Blackadder, Black Books, Father Ted, Red Dwarf, Hancock's Half Hour, and many other pieces of genius were all sitcoms. Yet I doubt you could state that it only took two and a half brain cells to script these and not get laughed out of town.

Any situational comedy? I think you're being snobbish are really quite ignorant of what you are talking about. For instance, Fawlty Towers, Blackadder, Black Books, Father Ted, Red Dwarf, Hancock's Half Hour, and many other pieces of genius were all sitcoms. Yet I doubt you could state that it only took two and a half brain cells to script these and not get laughed out of town.


Dobbs being snobbish? Never!

/sarcasm