Beautiful. I know it’s not news, but this guy is the king of filk. The rhyme pattern and the rhythm are perfect, and the words are brilliant. Fun, and eminently singable.
Also, I am now picturing Sweetheart in a Frank Sinatra-style hat and coat. This is a glorious mental image that I will treasure.
Well, he is sitting in a black-ops base, which probably has some unholy (perhaps literally) anti-aircraft weaponry. Even if he gets out, aircraft breaking the FAA rules (like, flight plans) attract immediate and unwanted attention… such as Air Force fighter jets.
It’s a civil service facility. He’s not even sitting on a helipad; just an empty spot on the roof and he’s classified as furniture on their budget. I doubt Annex One has any defensive capabilities.
I just think that, as an aircraft, he’s just as conscientious of air traffic regulations as the average person is of the more major traffic laws. I imagine failing to file a flight plan is similar to driving on the wrong side of the road, in terms of possible practical consequences.
He’s an Osprey full of military technology. Just because they wrote off his cost as lost doesn’t mean the US Government doesn’t want to keep track of it.
It’s a Jewish burrito, but using a sweet crepe instead of a corn tortilla as a wrapper and sweet cheesecake-type cheese or fruit (I favor blueberries or blackberries) — or even both (very rare and expensive!) — as filler. Best served with sour or whipped cream on top. (I’ve also heard of it served with ice cream and/or fruit-topping [chocolate, caramel, pineapple, cherry, etc.], but that seems kind of redundant to me.)
“Clearly tip is a cheese blintz. The best kind of blintz.”
Clearly I need to bring jdreyfuss to a nice little deli on the lower East Side for some Blueberry Blintzes! They’re just as tasty as Cheese Blintzes, they’re just dressed up a little.
Yes, teamwork; that’s the word for it.
Well, it’s one word, but I’m sure I can think of a more accurate one. Not sure it’ll be printable …
You can print schadenfreude.
Cluster [File System Consistency checK]?
(TUNE: “New York, New York”, Kander & Ebb)
I’m talking to Nick,
I’m seeking his aid …
That guy who wears a pretty dress,
We’ll hork, we’ll hork!
Tip’s gonna be sick,
And somewhat dismayed!
We’ll have our teammate feeling stress,
We’ll hork, we’ll hork!
We’re gonna find out where he’s hiding
In Annex One!
Then we’ll be parsing him off,
Just ’cause it’s fun!
So look around, Nick!
Tip’s gonna get played!
By using all our sneakiness,
That dork we’ll hork!
We’ll take the files away!
We’ll leave him in dismay,
And feeling ill …
We’ll hork! We’ll hork!
Beautiful. I know it’s not news, but this guy is the king of filk. The rhyme pattern and the rhythm are perfect, and the words are brilliant. Fun, and eminently singable.
Also, I am now picturing Sweetheart in a Frank Sinatra-style hat and coat. This is a glorious mental image that I will treasure.
Can’t leave without a flight plan? I guess they figure he wouldn’t stay otherwise. (Big surprise, that.)
Well, he is sitting in a black-ops base, which probably has some unholy (perhaps literally) anti-aircraft weaponry. Even if he gets out, aircraft breaking the FAA rules (like, flight plans) attract immediate and unwanted attention… such as Air Force fighter jets.
It’s a civil service facility. He’s not even sitting on a helipad; just an empty spot on the roof and he’s classified as furniture on their budget. I doubt Annex One has any defensive capabilities.
I just think that, as an aircraft, he’s just as conscientious of air traffic regulations as the average person is of the more major traffic laws. I imagine failing to file a flight plan is similar to driving on the wrong side of the road, in terms of possible practical consequences.
IIRC (been a while, and things could have changed post-9/11) general aviation craft don’t need to file flight plans, though those are recommended.
He’s an Osprey full of military technology. Just because they wrote off his cost as lost doesn’t mean the US Government doesn’t want to keep track of it.
I don’t think Skin Horse would stop him, but I expect he’s aware of the consequences of flying over D.C. without clearance.
Clearly tip is a cheese blintz. The best kind of blintz.
I’m not sure what a blintz is…
It’s a Jewish burrito, but using a sweet crepe instead of a corn tortilla as a wrapper and sweet cheesecake-type cheese or fruit (I favor blueberries or blackberries) — or even both (very rare and expensive!) — as filler. Best served with sour or whipped cream on top. (I’ve also heard of it served with ice cream and/or fruit-topping [chocolate, caramel, pineapple, cherry, etc.], but that seems kind of redundant to me.)
Teamwork > paperwork? Or was that only sarcasm?
Here it is, folks, the first publicized drawing of Okami Sweetheart: http://deckardcanine.deviantart.com/art/Okami-Sweetheart-453978619
Oh, awesome! May we run this on a Sunday?
You certainly may, Shaenon! Thank you!
On this topic, how would I go about submitting fanart? I just finished a drawing of Chris and Marcie as Homestuck’s Equius and Nepeta.
That definitely needs to be shared with the world.
Tom……words fail me. you are…….that is………soooooo adorable!!!!!!! Smile factor for the day up by 20%.
“Clearly tip is a cheese blintz. The best kind of blintz.”
Clearly I need to bring jdreyfuss to a nice little deli on the lower East Side for some Blueberry Blintzes! They’re just as tasty as Cheese Blintzes, they’re just dressed up a little.
There is nothing like the comradarie that comes from a well-oiled team working as one for a common goal.
And this is NOTHING like that. 😛
Thank you K. Willsen! If I ever win the lottery, “Skin Horse: The Musical” is getting made.
“teamwork” that’ll make the urge to assist back down for sure.