Top Ten Signs You're Addicted to the Barrow-Downs - Page 36 - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Eönwë · 10-26-2009, 11:24 AM

At school, we had a project in which we had to design a video game.
For mine, my first thought was of a LOTR parody that went something like this:

The LOTR Dance-Off

Scenario: You have been trapped by the evil side and they have decided to allow one of you to escape. This is decided by a dance-off for their amusement.

Contestants:
G-Wizz (the dance-floor wizard)
Leggy-lass (the beautiful female)
Argon (the noble air)
And last but not least, Boromir the Disco King (It was by this time that I realised that I would be posting on this thread)

Judges:
Sour-One
Sourer-Man
Mr G'lum

And then I realised that no-one in my school would get all of the references (A depressing thought really), so I changes my idea to something more serious.

Pitchwife · 10-26-2009, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Eönwë

Argon (the noble air)

That's priceless!

Mithalwen · 10-26-2009, 03:46 PM

When you see this http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fea%27s_Muntjac while on a quest for a Barrow Downer and think that it is quite natural for that person to get species named for her...

Nogrod · 10-26-2009, 05:08 PM

After realising how much one has to do for work RL... and how many hours it would be advisable to sleep RL... one gets checking if anyone has posted to the RPG you're trying to boost forwards - or the WW-game you're into - and bye-bye the hours from sleep... (about five of them left right now for tomorrow...

)

Hakon · 10-26-2009, 05:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mithalwen

When you see this http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fea%27s_Muntjac while on a quest for a Barrow Downer and think that it is quite natural for that person to get species named for her...

The naturalist mentioned in that wikipedia article, Leonardo Fea, was born in Turin, Italy. Just thought I would point that out.

Inziladun · 11-10-2009, 03:07 PM

When you're typing a report at work regarding jewelry, and catch yourself automatically capitalising the word 'ring'.

Nienna · 11-10-2009, 03:56 PM

I find myself capitalizing Day in today frequently.

satansaloser2005 · 12-02-2009, 01:55 PM

I was reading a post on an LJ community and someone mentioned a character's significance to Vita Sackville-West. I automatically inputted "Baggins".

Also, I saw my family a couple weeks ago. Fun was had by all; it was my cousin's wedding. My little cousin was there and proceeded to follow me around. A lot. After a while I kept trying to get her interested in other stuff. Her name's Nia. I kept nearly calling her Nienna, and then wanting to beg the latter's forgiveness for comparing her to the former.

satansaloser2005 · 12-02-2009, 01:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eönwë

At school, we had a project in which we had to design a video game.
For mine, my first thought was of a LOTR parody that went something like this:

The LOTR Dance-Off

Scenario: You have been trapped by the evil side and they have decided to allow one of you to escape. This is decided by a dance-off for their amusement.

Contestants:
G-Wizz (the dance-floor wizard)
Leggy-lass (the beautiful female)
Argon (the noble air)
And last but not least, Boromir the Disco King (It was by this time that I realised that I would be posting on this thread)

Judges:
Sour-One
Sourer-Man
Mr G'lum

And then I realised that no-one in my school would get all of the references (A depressing thought really), so I changes my idea to something more serious.

I LOVE IT! *cackles*

Morsul the Dark · 12-02-2009, 02:16 PM

I've been watching the WW thread nonstop for the past 7 and a half hours...

Thinlómien · 12-02-2009, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Morsul the Dark

I've been watching the WW thread nonstop for the past 7 and a half hours...

Oh my goodness, do something for a change, man! That's crazy.

Although, on second thought, it's only 40 minutes until the deadline... But I remember being like that in my third or fourth game, it was crazy.

Morsul the Dark · 12-02-2009, 02:25 PM

for the record it's my day off I'm watching movies and eating junkfood... the only difference would have been Wii instead of WW

Morsul the Dark · 12-02-2009, 02:25 PM

for the record it's my day off I'm watching movies and eating junkfood... the only difference would have been Wii instead of WW

satansaloser2005 · 12-23-2009, 01:56 PM

I was signing Christmas cards today. I signed Sally instead of my real name. (The card was to a Downer, but it's a Downer I know rather well so it makes me giggle.) I'm going to go check the rest of them to make sure I didn't do the same thing on any of the cards for my "real" friends.

Also, someone IM'd me or something and said they had PMS. I totally thought she meant PMs at first, and was going to congratulate her.

Loslote · 12-23-2009, 02:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sally

I was signing Christmas cards today. I signed Sally instead of my real name. (The card was to a Downer, but it's a Downer I know rather well so it makes me giggle.) I'm going to go check the rest of them to make sure I didn't do the same thing on any of the cards for my "real" friends.

That's awesome! One of my friends (not a Downer, but she knows about it) gave me a pillow for Christmas (She has wrapping paper issues, so I know what it is.) and she embroidered "Loslote" on it.

wilwarin538 · 12-23-2009, 04:25 PM

The other day I saw an advertisement on a bus that read "Need some more ME time?"... and I couldn't believe there was an ad about Middle-Earth.

Took me a few seconds to realise...

satansaloser2005 · 12-23-2009, 04:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wilwarin538

The other day I saw an advertisement on a bus that read "Need some more ME time?"... and I couldn't believe there was an ad about Middle-Earth.

Took me a few seconds to realise...

*snickers*

That is awesome. Especially since I thought it for a moment too.

Loslote · 12-24-2009, 07:03 PM

The news was on randomly, and I saw the scroll on the bottom say:

Italian PM vows to defeat Mafia!

And it took me a long time to figure out that they meant Prime Minister, not private message.

satansaloser2005 · 12-24-2009, 10:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Loslote

The news was on randomly, and I saw the scroll on the bottom say:

Italian PM vows to defeat Mafia!

And it took me a long time to figure out that they meant Prime Minister, not private message.

Which is even better, as Werewolf originates from a game called Mafia (or the other way around, depending on who you ask). ^_^

Hookbill the Goomba · 12-25-2009, 07:23 AM

Still reading and posting on the site on Christmas day.

Eönwë · 12-31-2009, 09:42 AM

When the Barrow-Downs seems to have set itself as your homepage for some reason and you're happy.

Loslote · 12-31-2009, 03:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eönwë

When the Barrow-Downs seems to have set itself as your homepage for some reason and you're happy.

When setting it as your homepage was totally NOT an accident.

TheGreatElvenWarrior · 01-01-2010, 12:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Loslote

When setting it as your homepage was totally NOT an accident.

Ahh. That happened to me a LOOOOOONG time ago.

Loslote · 01-01-2010, 01:19 AM

When you're on the 'Downs with two hours to go to 2010...

TheGreatElvenWarrior · 01-01-2010, 01:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Loslote

When you're on the 'Downs with two hours to go to 2010...

Well, 2010 can wait, the Downs cannot. Besides, why not be on the Downs whilst everyone else is partying. It is much quieter.

Glirdan · 01-04-2010, 07:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Loslote

The news was on randomly, and I saw the scroll on the bottom say:

Italian PM vows to defeat Mafia!

And it took me a long time to figure out that they meant Prime Minister, not private message.

I definitely was just thinking "Private messages that are italicized!?" until I read the rest of your post!

Loslote · 01-16-2010, 12:48 AM

My little sister was about to eat some blueberry cobbler yogurt, but when she opened it, a tiny glob flew out and landed on her shirt. She said something to the effect of "Evil cobbler!" and I instantly thought, "No, there's no cobbler in this game."

Feanor of the Peredhil · 01-16-2010, 08:48 AM

When your to do list includes, "Send Mac in for repairs" because your macbook's disc drive is busted, but every time you see it, you get a little concerned that Macalaure's in trouble.

Eönwë · 01-16-2010, 12:29 PM

When you read this:

Quote:

Originally Posted by Feanor of the Peredhil

When your to do list includes, "Send Mac in for repairs" because your macbook's disc drive is busted, but every time you see it, you get a little concerned that Macalaure's in trouble.

And you also think about Mac first.

Glirdan · 01-16-2010, 01:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eönwë

When you read this:

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fea

When your to do list includes, "Send Mac in for repairs" because your macbook's disc drive is busted, but every time you see it, you get a little concerned that Macalaure's in trouble.

And you also think about Mac first.

I hear that

Eönwë · 01-16-2010, 03:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Glirdan

I hear that

It's normal, don't worry.

TheGreatElvenWarrior · 01-16-2010, 04:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eönwë

It's normal, don't worry.

You know, Eönwë you might be addicted to the Downs when you start telling people that their symptoms of addiction are perfectly normal, and you don't have to worry about it.

Eönwë · 01-16-2010, 05:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheGreatElvenWarrior

You know, Eönwë you might be addicted to the Downs when you start telling people that their symptoms of addiction are perfectly normal, and you don't have to worry about it.

Maybe *looks shifty*

TheGreatElvenWarrior · 01-16-2010, 05:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eönwë

Maybe *looks shifty*

That's okay. I would have said the same thing.

Boromir88 · 01-16-2010, 05:40 PM

Or maybe you are truly addicted when you justify your addictions as being normal?

TheGreatElvenWarrior · 01-16-2010, 05:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boromir88

Or maybe you are truly addicted when you justify your addictions as being normal?

That might be it too. Does that mean that when you justify your addiction to the Downs, then you reach the next stage of addiction?

Loslote · 01-17-2010, 12:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Feanor of the Peredhil

When your to do list includes, "Send Mac in for repairs" because your macbook's disc drive is busted, but every time you see it, you get a little concerned that Macalaure's in trouble.

When you read this and honestly don't even think of the real meaning until after thinking about it - hard - for a long time. (I use Windows, not Mac.)

Glirdan · 01-18-2010, 05:21 PM

When you're driving along and have to do a double take because you thought you saw the screen name of a fellow Downer on a sign....It happened to me twice today....

Inziladun · 01-18-2010, 05:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Glirdan

When you're driving along and have to do a double take because you thought you saw the screen name of a fellow Downer on a sign....It happened to me twice today....

Oddly enough I have seen the name of a Downer on a street sign. There is a Lindale Road about a twenty-five minute drive from my house.

Feanor of the Peredhil · 01-18-2010, 05:40 PM

There's an Esty Street in Ithaca, NY. It's not nearly as nice and welcoming as the real Esty, though.

10-26-2009, 11:24 AM	#1401
Eönwë Flame Imperishable Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Right here Posts: 3,928	At school, we had a project in which we had to design a video game. For mine, my first thought was of a LOTR parody that went something like this: The LOTR Dance-Off Scenario: You have been trapped by the evil side and they have decided to allow one of you to escape. This is decided by a dance-off for their amusement. Contestants: G-Wizz (the dance-floor wizard) Leggy-lass (the beautiful female) Argon (the noble air) And last but not least, Boromir the Disco King (It was by this time that I realised that I would be posting on this thread) Judges: Sour-One Sourer-Man Mr G'lum And then I realised that no-one in my school would get all of the references (A depressing thought really), so I changes my idea to something more serious. __________________ Welcome to the Barrow Do-owns Forum / Such a lovely place

10-26-2009, 03:46 PM	#1403
Mithalwen Pilgrim Soul Join Date: May 2004 Location: watching the wonga-wonga birds circle... Posts: 9,461	When you see this http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fea%27s_Muntjac while on a quest for a Barrow Downer and think that it is quite natural for that person to get species named for her... __________________ “But Finrod walks with Finarfin his father beneath the trees in Eldamar.” Christopher Tolkien, Requiescat in pace

10-26-2009, 05:08 PM	#1404
Nogrod Flame of the Ainulindalë Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Wearing rat's coat, crowskin, crossed staves in a field behaving as the wind behaves Posts: 9,308	After realising how much one has to do for work RL... and how many hours it would be advisable to sleep RL... one gets checking if anyone has posted to the RPG you're trying to boost forwards - or the WW-game you're into - and bye-bye the hours from sleep... (about five of them left right now for tomorrow... ) __________________ Upon the hearth the fire is red Beneath the roof there is a bed; But not yet weary are our feet...

11-10-2009, 03:07 PM	#1406
Inziladun Gruesome Spectre Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Heaven's doorstep Posts: 8,039	When you're typing a report at work regarding jewelry, and catch yourself automatically capitalising the word 'ring'. __________________ Music alone proves the existence of God.

11-10-2009, 03:56 PM	#1407
Nienna Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: School Posts: 642	I find myself capitalizing Day in today frequently. __________________ Puddle! Puddle!

12-02-2009, 01:55 PM	#1408
satansaloser2005 The Sweetest Spoiler Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: from beneath you it giggles incessantly Posts: 5,789	I was reading a post on an LJ community and someone mentioned a character's significance to Vita Sackville-West. I automatically inputted "Baggins". Also, I saw my family a couple weeks ago. Fun was had by all; it was my cousin's wedding. My little cousin was there and proceeded to follow me around. A lot. After a while I kept trying to get her interested in other stuff. Her name's Nia. I kept nearly calling her Nienna, and then wanting to beg the latter's forgiveness for comparing her to the former. __________________ "My heart always cowers behind the defense of my wit." Friendship is two pals munching on a well-cooked face together. Fenris bookworm.

12-02-2009, 02:16 PM	#1410
Morsul the Dark Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 3,448	I've been watching the WW thread nonstop for the past 7 and a half hours... __________________ Morsul the Resurrected

12-02-2009, 02:25 PM	#1412
Morsul the Dark Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 3,448	for the record it's my day off I'm watching movies and eating junkfood... the only difference would have been Wii instead of WW __________________ Morsul the Resurrected

12-02-2009, 02:25 PM	#1413
Morsul the Dark Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 3,448	for the record it's my day off I'm watching movies and eating junkfood... the only difference would have been Wii instead of WW __________________ Morsul the Resurrected

12-23-2009, 01:56 PM	#1414
satansaloser2005 The Sweetest Spoiler Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: from beneath you it giggles incessantly Posts: 5,789	I was signing Christmas cards today. I signed Sally instead of my real name. (The card was to a Downer, but it's a Downer I know rather well so it makes me giggle.) I'm going to go check the rest of them to make sure I didn't do the same thing on any of the cards for my "real" friends. Also, someone IM'd me or something and said they had PMS. I totally thought she meant PMs at first, and was going to congratulate her. __________________ "My heart always cowers behind the defense of my wit." Friendship is two pals munching on a well-cooked face together. Fenris bookworm.

12-23-2009, 04:25 PM	#1416
wilwarin538 Fluttering Enchantment Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 2,508	The other day I saw an advertisement on a bus that read "Need some more ME time?"... and I couldn't believe there was an ad about Middle-Earth. Took me a few seconds to realise... __________________ Comme une étoile amarante Comme un papillon de nuit C'est la lumière qui m'attire La flamme qui m'éblouit Fenris Muffin

12-24-2009, 07:03 PM	#1418
Loslote The Werewolf's Companion Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The Moon Posts: 3,021	The news was on randomly, and I saw the scroll on the bottom say: Italian PM vows to defeat Mafia! And it took me a long time to figure out that they meant Prime Minister, not private message. __________________ I have loved the stars too fondly to be fearful of the night. Double Fenris

12-25-2009, 07:23 AM	#1420
Hookbill the Goomba Alive without breath Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: On A Cold Wind To Valhalla Posts: 5,912	Still reading and posting on the site on Christmas day. __________________ I think that if you want facts, then The Downer Newspaper is probably the place to go. I know! I read it once. THE PHANTOM AND ALIEN: The Legend of the Golden Bus Ticket...

12-31-2009, 09:42 AM	#1421
Eönwë Flame Imperishable Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Right here Posts: 3,928	When the Barrow-Downs seems to have set itself as your homepage for some reason and you're happy. __________________ Welcome to the Barrow Do-owns Forum / Such a lovely place

01-01-2010, 01:19 AM	#1424
Loslote The Werewolf's Companion Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The Moon Posts: 3,021	When you're on the 'Downs with two hours to go to 2010... __________________ I have loved the stars too fondly to be fearful of the night. Double Fenris

01-16-2010, 12:48 AM	#1427
Loslote The Werewolf's Companion Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The Moon Posts: 3,021	My little sister was about to eat some blueberry cobbler yogurt, but when she opened it, a tiny glob flew out and landed on her shirt. She said something to the effect of "Evil cobbler!" and I instantly thought, "No, there's no cobbler in this game." __________________ I have loved the stars too fondly to be fearful of the night. Double Fenris

01-16-2010, 08:48 AM	#1428
Feanor of the Peredhil La Belle Dame sans Merci Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: perpetual uncertainty Posts: 5,517	When your to do list includes, "Send Mac in for repairs" because your macbook's disc drive is busted, but every time you see it, you get a little concerned that Macalaure's in trouble. __________________ peace

01-16-2010, 05:40 PM	#1435
Boromir88 Laconic Loreman Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: USA Posts: 7,521	Or maybe you are truly addicted when you justify your addictions as being normal? __________________ Fenris Penguin

01-18-2010, 05:21 PM	#1438
Glirdan Energetic Essence Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Where Lark Nor Eagle Ever Flew Posts: 3,285	Finally Have One! When you're driving along and have to do a double take because you thought you saw the screen name of a fellow Downer on a sign....It happened to me twice today.... __________________ *I'm going to buy you a kitty, I'm going to let you fall in love with the kitty, and one cold, winter night, I'm going to steal into your house and punch you in the face!* Fenris Wolf

01-18-2010, 05:40 PM	#1440
Feanor of the Peredhil La Belle Dame sans Merci Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: perpetual uncertainty Posts: 5,517	There's an Esty Street in Ithaca, NY. It's not nearly as nice and welcoming as the real Esty, though. __________________ peace