Re: fire eater

Malcolm Lawrence (malcolm@wolfenet.com)
Mon, 24 Aug 1998 14:48:45 -0700

Buddy Pinneo wrote:

> Malcolm, with regard to the testosterone levels in the Pac-NW, I have to
> agree with you.

You are aware that in actual fact men with enough testosterone are happier and
gentler, and men without enough testosterone are the ones who become neanderthal
idiots?

> Though I'm not on the pseudo-open-minded, condescending trip you seem to
> think is pretty hip.

Ah, yes, well welcome to the list, and who are you and what do you do?

> I've just moved to Portland and I have to say, everything I have
> witnessed in the guys out here is that they're really a bunch of pussies.  Sorry
> to put it that way, but it's unavoidable.

And why did you move there, and from where, and you're leaving when, then?

> Of particular note is a lingering, overly sibilant "s" in the speech as
> well as a tendency to speak softly and in a higher-than-normal register.
> (Lisssten for it.  It'ssss true.)

I have no idea what you're talking about. Portland is not Seattle. That's like
saying that Edinburgh is Glasgow.

> Call me overly analytical, but there really is something in the
> laid-back, hemp-loving aesthetic and value system out here that's just
> plain....mousy.

And you're from where originally?

> So you're right, Malcy.  The real men ARE in Glasgow.  (Keep fucking the
> Jesus out of your terrific girls, Scotland!  Wooowoo!)

And you've done how much work with feminist organizations?