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Dec. 10th, 2003 12:32 amIf you guys don't have jaffas in your country, what the hell did your parents/grandparents roll down the uncarpeted aisles of the cinemas?
Dec. 10th, 2003
I love icons.
Dec. 10th, 2003 02:24 amI have new icons. I have a Randall one, because there's no one on earth who expresses contemptuous disbelief like he does. Everyone needs a Randall icon. I couldn't find the right image on the web, which saddened me, but hey, it's a good image. Good resolution. And I like the black/white effect of the text. I'm easily pleased.
I made an icon
based on one of Bill's
with permission, and in turn made one for Steph:
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I'm pleased with the way it turned out. I tried to make it as distinct as possible from mine, especially considering how similar the two are, in terms of basic concept. Steph's had these cool flashy things in there, but I had to take them out to make the file small enough that LJ wouldn't throw a tanty at me.
I've also made a Soul Calibur II icon for Tych:
I'm not sure if he'll use it or not, but frankly I don't care. If he doesn't, I'm using it. It amuses me.
I think my current favourite icon is Voldo's taunty groin, with runners-up going to Randall and my Classical Geek icon.
I am such an icon freak.
I made an icon
based on one of Bill's
with permission, and in turn made one for Steph:
I'm pleased with the way it turned out. I tried to make it as distinct as possible from mine, especially considering how similar the two are, in terms of basic concept. Steph's had these cool flashy things in there, but I had to take them out to make the file small enough that LJ wouldn't throw a tanty at me.
I've also made a Soul Calibur II icon for Tych:
I'm not sure if he'll use it or not, but frankly I don't care. If he doesn't, I'm using it. It amuses me.
I think my current favourite icon is Voldo's taunty groin, with runners-up going to Randall and my Classical Geek icon.
I am such an icon freak.
Jaffa information session.
Dec. 10th, 2003 02:34 amHeh. This website calls it "Cheap Cheusday". We've always known it as "Tight-arse Tuesday". Far more evocative.
From write101.com:
[...] And even further back ... going to the Sat'day arvo Pictures. Remember the serials, those old black and white B-grade films, the cartoons, the newsreel, rolling the Jaffas down the aisle? (Jaffas are marble-sized balls of chocolate, coated in an orange-flavoured, crunchy candy - sort of the grandparents of Smarties and M&Ms. They rolled down the tiered aisles of theatres in a way that was very satisfying to children.) Kids miss out on so much these days, don't they?
(my bold)
Seriously. Whacking jaffas, rolling, and aisles into Google yields so many results. The idea of rolling jaffas down the aisles of the cinema extends beyond a tradition; it's part of the lexicon. It's understood nationwide. People on DVD.com.au use it to suggest that a movie's particularly good. It's an idea like spreading vegemite on one's toast that seems to be uniquely Australian (and New Zealandish... what is the correct adjective there?). I feel sorry for all you guys who've never tried it. All I can suggest is that you buy a few packets online, find your local theatre (ideally one that's old-fashioned enough not to have carpet), and try it yourselves.
Sheesh. The things you guys miss out on. Next you'll be telling me you've never read the little star profiles on Fantales, or read the comics on Minties wrappers. You poor buggers.
From write101.com:
[...] And even further back ... going to the Sat'day arvo Pictures. Remember the serials, those old black and white B-grade films, the cartoons, the newsreel, rolling the Jaffas down the aisle? (Jaffas are marble-sized balls of chocolate, coated in an orange-flavoured, crunchy candy - sort of the grandparents of Smarties and M&Ms. They rolled down the tiered aisles of theatres in a way that was very satisfying to children.) Kids miss out on so much these days, don't they?
(my bold)
Seriously. Whacking jaffas, rolling, and aisles into Google yields so many results. The idea of rolling jaffas down the aisles of the cinema extends beyond a tradition; it's part of the lexicon. It's understood nationwide. People on DVD.com.au use it to suggest that a movie's particularly good. It's an idea like spreading vegemite on one's toast that seems to be uniquely Australian (and New Zealandish... what is the correct adjective there?). I feel sorry for all you guys who've never tried it. All I can suggest is that you buy a few packets online, find your local theatre (ideally one that's old-fashioned enough not to have carpet), and try it yourselves.
Sheesh. The things you guys miss out on. Next you'll be telling me you've never read the little star profiles on Fantales, or read the comics on Minties wrappers. You poor buggers.
