Comments on: Journal Entry http://fanaticalapathy.com/2004/02/23/journal-entry/ America's favorite blog Thu, 20 Nov 2008 08:49:43 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.0.11 by: Dee, Future Ambassador to Fiji (and Henchwoman Extrordinaire) http://fanaticalapathy.com/2004/02/23/journal-entry/#comment-4076 Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000 http://fanaticalapathy.com/2004/02/23/journal-entry/#comment-4076 Me!!! Pick me!!! Me!!! Pick me!!!

]]> by: Bob http://fanaticalapathy.com/2004/02/23/journal-entry/#comment-4077 Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000 http://fanaticalapathy.com/2004/02/23/journal-entry/#comment-4077 If I recall correctly, Boris Badenov was a member of Local 12, Villians, Thieves, and Scoundrels Union. I'd try them. If I recall correctly, Boris Badenov was a member of Local 12, Villians, Thieves, and Scoundrels Union. I’d try them.

]]> by: Kerry http://fanaticalapathy.com/2004/02/23/journal-entry/#comment-4078 Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000 http://fanaticalapathy.com/2004/02/23/journal-entry/#comment-4078 I think aisle 12 in any Walmart will have a few. But they're made in China. I think aisle 12 in any Walmart will have a few. But they’re made in China.

]]> by: Kyria http://fanaticalapathy.com/2004/02/23/journal-entry/#comment-4079 Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000 http://fanaticalapathy.com/2004/02/23/journal-entry/#comment-4079 Sorry that I missed it. I was too sick to go out, especially for a poole party. Sorry that I missed it. I was too sick to go out, especially for a poole party.

]]> by: Bill Tozier http://fanaticalapathy.com/2004/02/23/journal-entry/#comment-4080 Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000 http://fanaticalapathy.com/2004/02/23/journal-entry/#comment-4080 I'm not so sure a real minion is worth the cost and risk it takes to upgrade. In our household we've been relying on lackeys and toadies a lot--you know, just for handyman type stuff, light guard duty, and to hold our cloaks and announce us when we attend state functions and star chambers. A couple of well-chosen sycophants can cover the social side of things very nicely, and inasmuch as they're looking for future favors, a sycophant will more or less be free of charge. At least as long as you can string them along. So, I dunno. I've seen some nice minions through the years -- really nice detailing and quite autonomous -- and certainly their masters were proud enough of them at the time. But I still think you can get the same base functionality from a cheaper set of lackeys and such. That said, I guess maybe I'm not so concerned with the bingbling aspects as some others would be, since we do most of our best stuff behind the scenes. But do recall, minions have this reputation for going from <i>ruthless</i> to <i>hapless</i> at a moment's notice.... I’m not so sure a real minion is worth the cost and risk it takes to upgrade. In our household we’ve been relying on lackeys and toadies a lot–you know, just for handyman type stuff, light guard duty, and to hold our cloaks and announce us when we attend state functions and star chambers.

A couple of well-chosen sycophants can cover the social side of things very nicely, and inasmuch as they’re looking for future favors, a sycophant will more or less be free of charge. At least as long as you can string them along.

So, I dunno. I’ve seen some nice minions through the years — really nice detailing and quite autonomous — and certainly their masters were proud enough of them at the time. But I still think you can get the same base functionality from a cheaper set of lackeys and such. That said, I guess maybe I’m not so concerned with the bingbling aspects as some others would be, since we do most of our best stuff behind the scenes.

But do recall, minions have this reputation for going from ruthless to hapless at a moment’s notice….

]]> by: Murray http://fanaticalapathy.com/2004/02/23/journal-entry/#comment-4081 Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000 http://fanaticalapathy.com/2004/02/23/journal-entry/#comment-4081 Adam, you need to come to grips with reality. If you are going to run for president, you need to get serious. You are MUCH too nice, honest, and candid a guy to need minions. You need evil puppet masters in spades. People you can turn your conscience over to, who will lead you in dredging (or making up) dirt on your opponents, and shamelessly flinging it. The Republicans know especially well how to go for the jugular. Ask Clealan (sp?), who was attacked for not being a patriot, (loosing 3 limbs in Viet Nam doesn't count). There are plenty of republican "political advisors" around to choose from, all of whom can help you go for the throat, while smiling so sweetly. Adam, you need to come to grips with reality.

If you are going to run for president, you need to get serious.

You are MUCH too nice, honest, and candid a guy to need minions.

You need evil puppet masters in spades. People you can turn your conscience over to, who will lead you in dredging (or making up) dirt on your opponents, and shamelessly flinging it. The Republicans know especially well how to go for the jugular. Ask Clealan (sp?), who was attacked for not being a patriot, (loosing 3 limbs in Viet Nam doesn’t count).

There are plenty of republican “political advisors” around to choose from, all of whom can help you go for the throat, while smiling so sweetly.

]]> by: Mary http://fanaticalapathy.com/2004/02/23/journal-entry/#comment-4082 Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000 http://fanaticalapathy.com/2004/02/23/journal-entry/#comment-4082 Adam - you definitely should consider the henchmen and evil puppet-masters. They are the ones who can win the election for you. I'd go for lesser watched but Electoral College vote significant states. Have your henchmen start out there. Toadies, lackeys and sycophants are only useful once you are in power. But, that's just my opinion. Adam - you definitely should consider the henchmen and evil puppet-masters. They are the ones who can win the election for you. I’d go for lesser watched but Electoral College vote significant states. Have your henchmen start out there. Toadies, lackeys and sycophants are only useful once you are in power.

But, that’s just my opinion.

]]> by: tim http://fanaticalapathy.com/2004/02/23/journal-entry/#comment-4083 Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000 http://fanaticalapathy.com/2004/02/23/journal-entry/#comment-4083 "Minion" derives from the French word <i>mignon</i>, which means "darling", so that sounds a lot more fun than a henchman, which derives from the Old English term for "horse" (hengest). I guess you could say Clinton got a two-for-one deal with Monica Lewinsky. Yes, I have too much time on my hands. “Minion” derives from the French word mignon, which means “darling”, so that sounds a lot more fun than a henchman, which derives from the Old English term for “horse” (hengest). I guess you could say Clinton got a two-for-one deal with Monica Lewinsky.

Yes, I have too much time on my hands.

]]> by: Sue http://fanaticalapathy.com/2004/02/23/journal-entry/#comment-4084 Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000 http://fanaticalapathy.com/2004/02/23/journal-entry/#comment-4084 Adam, as they say in the ads, "Why not choose all five?" Come to Tools 'R' Us for all your pre- and post-election staffing needs! From the merest toady and sycophant (buy 'em by the boxful!) to fully operational evil puppet masters, you'll find everything any Great Leader requires at Tools 'R' Us! (Note that lackeys are in short supply as my favorite Broadway Matinee Idol, Herndon Lackey, is our One and Only. We sold off the rest to Michael Feldman for his 4 Disclaimers) Adam, as they say in the ads, “Why not choose all five?” Come to Tools ‘R’ Us for all your pre- and post-election staffing needs! From the merest toady and sycophant (buy ‘em by the boxful!) to fully operational evil puppet masters, you’ll find everything any Great Leader requires at Tools ‘R’ Us! (Note that lackeys are in short supply as my favorite Broadway Matinee Idol, Herndon Lackey, is our One and Only. We sold off the rest to Michael Feldman for his 4 Disclaimers)

]]> by: G-Man http://fanaticalapathy.com/2004/02/23/journal-entry/#comment-4085 Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000 http://fanaticalapathy.com/2004/02/23/journal-entry/#comment-4085 Speaking of Phoenix (my home town), you may have noticed some local TV stations at the Biltmore during your taping of WWDTM. Ya'll made tape on the 10pm news - but no audio - just a real quick shot of some guy in a white bath robe. I couldn't tell just who it was from the 7 picoseconds of video they aired. (Maybe the the ROBE was famous!! That's why they showed it, right? Could'a been the very same robe GWBUSH wore last month while he was at the Biltmore collecting a zillion bucks while "not campaigning". At least you guys didn't tie up traffic for 2 hours when you arrived and departed. Thx). Anyway, the news anchor (NBC affiliate) intro'd the piece with raised eyebrows, saying, "If you've ever turned your radio dial TOO FAR to the LEFT, you may have found National Public Radio...". News AND commentary simultaneously. Sweet. Speaking of Phoenix (my home town), you may have noticed some local TV stations at the Biltmore during your taping of WWDTM. Ya’ll made tape on the 10pm news - but no audio - just a real quick shot of some guy in a white bath robe. I couldn’t tell just who it was from the 7 picoseconds of video they aired. (Maybe the the ROBE was famous!! That’s why they showed it, right? Could’a been the very same robe GWBUSH wore last month while he was at the Biltmore collecting a zillion bucks while “not campaigning”. At least you guys didn’t tie up traffic for 2 hours when you arrived and departed. Thx).

Anyway, the news anchor (NBC affiliate) intro’d the piece with raised eyebrows, saying, “If you’ve ever turned your radio dial TOO FAR to the LEFT, you may have found National Public Radio…”.

News AND commentary simultaneously. Sweet.

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