Left Posted September 29, 2015 Report Share Posted September 29, 2015 I think I'm probably that one uncle who shows up every once in a while, usually with mixed responses, and was around in ye olden days but faded into the shadows over time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwiLyghtSansSparkles Posted September 29, 2015 Report Share Posted September 29, 2015 So my family is re-watching Once Upon a Time episodes, and after seeing Sydney's story once more, I've concluded: The genie is terrible at his job. All right, if you've opened the spoiler tag, I'll assume you've seen the episode. You know all about how he was freed by the King, fell in love with Regina, killed the King and used his last and only wish to "be close to" Regina, trapping him in a magic mirror. Bummer. Except, he was the one granting wishes in the first place. He was obligated to grant them until the King wished for the Genie's freedom and used his second wish to give the third wish to the Genie. In this case, he is granting his own wish, meaning he wished for such a crummy outcome. Except, he was genuinely surprised by the turn of events. This means one of two things: 1. Regina interfered with the magic somehow, or 2. He left the outcome of his wish to whatever Mysterious Force gave him the power to grant them in the first place. If it's the first option, then it means Regina has not only the ability to interfere with genie magic (which, given her wide array of powers, isn't out of the question) but also the timing and knowledge of how to best make his magic suit her whims. However, since there is no indication Regina interfered with his magic, this seems unlikely. Option 2 makes the Genie an idiot. The show itself gives us precious little on genie magic, but since this is a Disney-sponsored show, I'll use Aladdin as a basis. In that movie, Genie, despite being enslaved to whoever rubs his lamp, actually has a good bit of leeway when it comes to granting wishes. He is able to get Aladdin out of the Cave of Wonders without using up a wish because Aladdin simply tricked him. He is able to interpret Aladdin's unconscious head bobble as a nod, allowing him to use a wish (that Aladdin never technically made) to save his life. Despite the rigid rules regarding wishes, genie magic in the Disneyverse appears to have quite a few loopholes. It isn't too far off to presume some poor sap wished to be "the eternally youthful head of a thousand kingdoms" and was transformed into a giant floating baby head by a grouchy genie. So why on earth would this genie make such a vague wish? He's been granting wishes longer than an aging King has been alive. He should know the intricacies and dangers of his own magic. A genie making a dangerously vague wish and trusting it to fate is like a seasoned lawyer throwing himself at the mercy of the prosecution. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mistrunner Posted September 30, 2015 Report Share Posted September 30, 2015 (edited) I went to a Venture crew meeting today in my new area. They were pretty nice looking, but very extroverted, and I walked out feeling so drained. Gah. Introversion: when you'd rather stay home and post on the Shard than socialize. Also known as what I always want to do, but... Edited September 30, 2015 by Mistrunner 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwiLyghtSansSparkles Posted September 30, 2015 Report Share Posted September 30, 2015 A quick glance at the users online now made me think we have a member called Father Black Belt. #TwiNeedsNewGlasses 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mistrunner Posted September 30, 2015 Report Share Posted September 30, 2015 A quick glance at the users online now made me think we have a member called Father Black Belt. #TwiNeedsNewGlasses That's beautiful.Off to change my username... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThirdGen Posted September 30, 2015 Report Share Posted September 30, 2015 One time, I ate a nacho. Then I ate another. Then I ate two more. Then I scooped up three and ate 'em. Then I went to pick up six, dropped one, and ate the rest. It's exactly what you think it is. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blaze1616 Posted September 30, 2015 Report Share Posted September 30, 2015 The Fibonacho Sequence is my favorite sequence! Good thing you dropped that one nacho! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edgedancer Posted September 30, 2015 Report Share Posted September 30, 2015 So I was trying to work out who I am in the 17s family. My age doesn't match at all, but I'm starting to wonder if I'm the awesome grandmother who dispenses love and cookies. Edit: and slays dragons both literal+evil, and metaphoric sense I n her spare time, of course. ............maybe I'm generally the dragon slayer? Edit 2: So I just jumped from grandmother to dragonslayer. Lol but I'm totally cool with that. Edgedancer: thanks! I didn't realise the time Moved so slowly. Yes, oh thou great slayer of mythological beasts, we really have developed more towards lots of stuff happening parallel to each other, instead of one thing after another, to the point where we had to split into different locations. I think we only made it to day 4 overall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Kaymyth Posted September 30, 2015 Report Share Posted September 30, 2015 The Fibonacho Sequence is my favorite sequence! Good thing you dropped that one nacho! He test-drove it on me via Instant Messenger this morning. It took me about 30 seconds to figure out what he was doing. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RippleGylf Posted September 30, 2015 Report Share Posted September 30, 2015 So today, my school was evacuated for a bomb threat for the second time within a week. Don't know what exactly what was going on, since they don't see fit to tell us what goes on in our own school. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwiLyghtSansSparkles Posted September 30, 2015 Report Share Posted September 30, 2015 Having tried four different methods to apply for one job, I've concluded that Jacksonville, FL doesn't really want any applicants. If they did, they would've made it possible to actually follow a link to storming apply. I have also learned that "Chief of Mosquito Control" is a real job that pays upwards of $69,000 per year, so maybe I don't want to live in Jacksonville anyway. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaymyth Posted September 30, 2015 Report Share Posted September 30, 2015 Having tried four different methods to apply for one job, I've concluded that Jacksonville, FL doesn't really want any applicants. If they did, they would've made it possible to actually follow a link to storming apply. I have also learned that "Chief of Mosquito Control" is a real job that pays upwards of $69,000 per year, so maybe I don't want to live in Jacksonville anyway. Have you tried using a different browser? Sometimes certain websites don't work properly. I know in particular, the latest version of Firefox has problems with certain website buttons. I have to use Chrome to order from Pizza Hut. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwiLyghtSansSparkles Posted September 30, 2015 Report Share Posted September 30, 2015 Have you tried using a different browser? Sometimes certain websites don't work properly. I know in particular, the latest version of Firefox has problems with certain website buttons. I have to use Chrome to order from Pizza Hut. I'll try Firefox, but I don't know if it'll help. It doesn't take me to an error page; I'll click on the "Apply Now" link and be taken to the Jacksonville government job postings. I'll scroll down to the listing I want and click on it, and be taken to a detailed posting. Clicking on "Apply for this Job" takes me to the Jacksonville City Government homepage, where I'll have no other option but to select "Apply for jobs" from a menu, which will take me back to where I started. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaymyth Posted September 30, 2015 Report Share Posted September 30, 2015 I'll try Firefox, but I don't know if it'll help. It doesn't take me to an error page; I'll click on the "Apply Now" link and be taken to the Jacksonville government job postings. I'll scroll down to the listing I want and click on it, and be taken to a detailed posting. Clicking on "Apply for this Job" takes me to the Jacksonville City Government homepage, where I'll have no other option but to select "Apply for jobs" from a menu, which will take me back to where I started. Ahh. That sounds more like someone connected the links wrong. You might want to shoot them an e-mail in their "Contact Us" section. They're probably wondering why they haven't gotten any applications. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwiLyghtSansSparkles Posted September 30, 2015 Report Share Posted September 30, 2015 Ahh. That sounds more like someone connected the links wrong. You might want to shoot them an e-mail in their "Contact Us" section. They're probably wondering why they haven't gotten any applications. Email sent. Just waiting on a response. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curious Anamaximder Posted September 30, 2015 Report Share Posted September 30, 2015 So today, my school was evacuated for a bomb threat for the second time within a week. Don't know what exactly what was going on, since they don't see fit to tell us what goes on in our own school. What!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RippleGylf Posted September 30, 2015 Report Share Posted September 30, 2015 Thursday we had our first bomb threat in a couple years. The last one in 2013 was a suspicious jug of spoiled milk. The evacuation procedure is the only one we never practice. The majority of people took their belongings with them and we had to stand around for a couple hours on the football field. Today, I was in the middle of band when the evac was ordered, so I grabbed my backpack and flute, then headed out to the football field. This time I wasn't really worried like the first one, because whoop de do, we're just evacuating again. Buses came to take us home, and we got about half a day of school off. Really fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kestrel Posted October 1, 2015 Report Share Posted October 1, 2015 I made a mistake I didn't do any physics tonight I have so much due friday At least i don't have to go to english, so I'll do it then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Honor Spren Posted October 1, 2015 Report Share Posted October 1, 2015 HOW HARD DOES IT HAVE TO BE TO FIND A BLACK, BUTTON UP, BELL SLEEVE SHIRT THAT ACTUALLY HAS A DECENT NECKLINE, FOR MY VIN COSTUME. WHAT IS THIS?? 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kestrel Posted October 1, 2015 Report Share Posted October 1, 2015 (edited) My flight rising page pleases me to no end honestly click Edited October 1, 2015 by LarkoftheRiver Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaymyth Posted October 1, 2015 Report Share Posted October 1, 2015 HOW HARD DOES IT HAVE TO BE TO FIND A BLACK, BUTTON UP, BELL SLEEVE SHIRT THAT ACTUALLY HAS A DECENT NECKLINE, FOR MY VIN COSTUME. WHAT IS THIS?? ... Might I recommend learning to sew? (That's what I did when I couldn't find what I wanted. I'm now a costuming monster.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Honor Spren Posted October 1, 2015 Report Share Posted October 1, 2015 (edited) ... Might I recommend learning to sew? (That's what I did when I couldn't find what I wanted. I'm now a costuming monster.) I'm just not sure if I'll have time to sew a shirt and a mistborn cloak . . . I bought all the ribbons for that, by the way. Edited October 1, 2015 by The Honor Spren 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Slowswift Posted October 1, 2015 Report Share Posted October 1, 2015 WHY IS THIS SO FUNNY AND ADORABLE 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaymyth Posted October 1, 2015 Report Share Posted October 1, 2015 I'm just not sure if I'll have time to sew a shirt and a mistborn cloak . . . I bought all the ribbons for that, by the way. You caaan dooo eeeeet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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