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[Ratty]

Wait. I think I've seen savannah 'ralph' on her shoes like the rest of us.

[Savannah]

Savannah on Page Two?? Welcome to the gutter with the rest of us low-lifes

I posted on Page Two of Page Two.

Wait. I think I've seen savannah 'ralph' on her shoes like the rest of us.

W0t, Ratty?

[unjonharley]

whats a nice girl like you doing in a dump like this?

[Ratty]

Wtf is wot?

[MFOB]

Its like Cot but Wot. Slang for What.

Namaste!

[Ratty]

thanks. What is Namaste?

[MFOB]

A term weirdos use. For, like, being and acting cool and stuff.... I think.

-or-

"I honor the place within you in which the entire universe dwells. I honor the place within you, which is of Love, of Truth, of Light and of Peace. When you are in that place within you and I am in that place within me, WE ARE ONE"

Now thats some fucking Namaste people! Shit YEAH!

[Savannah]

Namaste (/ˈnɑːməsteɪ/ nah-məs-tay; Hindi: [nəməsteː] ( listen)), sometimes expressed as Namaskar or Namaskaram, "I honor the place within you in which the entire universe dwells. I honor the place within you, which is of Love, of Truth, of Light and of Peace. When you are in that place within you and I am in that place within me, WE ARE ONE". It is a customary greeting when individuals meet or farewell.[2][3] It is a form of greeting commonly found among people of South Asia, in some Southeast Asian countries, and diaspora from these regions.[4][5] Namaste is spoken with a slight bow and hands pressed together, palms touching and fingers pointing upwards, thumbs close to the chest. This gesture is called Añjali Mudrā or Pranamasana.[6] In Hinduism it means "I bow to the divine in you."[4][7]

. . . A term often misused by people who are not particularly attempting to honor you at all.

[unjonharley]

yup, and all that crap too

[Ratty]

Thanks Savannah, I NEVER have heard it in bali, thailand, Viet Nam or Cambodia. I just figured it was Hippy-Dippy jargon. I tend to ignore fad sayings and they go away in time.

[Captain Goddammit]

Ha... I knew it. I went and read page two of Page Two, Savannah. You were being NICE and complimenting people!
Busted.

[Savannah]

Ha... I knew it. I went and read page two of Page Two, Savannah. You were being NICE and complimenting people!
Busted.

I felt it was appropriate to be INappropriate on page two.

[theCryptofishist]

The burn will be invaded by a horde of bluegrass bands. Hillbilly music will reign supreme.

[Jovankat]

No. Just one bluegrass band that play EVERYWHERE

[MFOB]

Heres a smaple of what it'll be like.... somewhat

[media]

[Eric]

The burn will be invaded by a horde of bluegrass bands. Hillbilly music will reign supreme.

I would not have a problem with this.

[theCryptofishist]

I don't know that I do either. Except that hordes overwhelm me in my introversion.

[kittyrodriguez]

Thanks Savannah, I NEVER have heard it in bali, thailand, Viet Nam or Cambodia. I just figured it was Hippy-Dippy jargon. I tend to ignore fad sayings and they go away in time.

I heard it frequently in India, but never in the way "hippies" like to use it. The hippie way makes me think of Ciao. Just something to attach to the end of a post.

The Indian usage seemed to me like an "it's a pleasure to meet you", "thank you" and "farewell" all rolled into one. It is more formal, like say "it's a pleasure to meet you, sir". Not like walking around saying bless you to everyone who sneezes.

I am all for cross-cultural "pollination" but if you are going to appropriate something, at least know what it is.

[BBadger]

I just want a rude antonym for "namaste" in the same language so I can say that and have people look it up and feel insulted. Something that says "get the fuck out" but in one word, three syllables. "Fukyirde?"

[GreyCoyote]

I just want a rude antonym for "namaste" in the same language so I can say that and have people look it up and feel insulted. Something that says "get the fuck out" but in one word, three syllables. "Fukyirde?"

How about "etsaman"? (Et Sam An). (just namaste spelled backwards)

[Captain Goddammit]

http://thingsiwanttopunchintheface.blog ... maste.html

[Ratty]

Thanks Capt. Other fab saying have that effect on me. I feel her pain.

I imagine some douche waving at his buddies when they leave the bar. Hand held high. Voice loud and strong. "Namaste. See you next tuesday".

[^Rhino!]

The burn will be invaded by a horde of bluegrass bands. Hillbilly music will reign supreme.

Actually, bluegrass gatherings can be fun. In east Tennessee where I grew up there was one that took place about 30 miles up the road that lasted an entire weekend from 8 a.m. until the wee hours of the a.m. on Friday, from 10 until 8 p.m. Saturday, and then from 1 to 4 on Sunday. They had bluegrass gospel music as part of an outdoor 'church' service Sunday morning. You go to one, and you won't go hungry. People always bring way too much food.....fried chicken, stews of all kinds, dutch oven cobblers, corn on the cob (roasting ears), cakes, pies, and hundreds of different types of salads and doo-dads. EVERYBODY shares their best. No alcohol at the event. Kids play pick-up games of softball, lawn darts (the neat dangerous ones with metal tips), and there are more lawn chairs than you can count.

Bluegrass can be amazing with the right performers. I only need to mention Lester and Earl:

[media]

If someone could show up at the burn and play this well, I'm sure they'd be welcomed.

[AntiM]

Seriously, dude, this is still Page Two. Aloha.

[^Rhino!]

Seriously, dude, this is still Page Two. Aloha.

Just curious, do I have to start a PAGE THREE? You know, to go all PAGE TWO on PAGE TWO? Seems redundant.

Aloha back at ya.

[theCryptofishist]

Maybe, maybe not.

[kittyrodriguez]

http://thingsiwanttopunchintheface.blog ... maste.html

HAHAHA

"The light in me wants to knock your lights out or, better yet, reach in and rip out your heart chakra. Saying "namaste" doesn't make you enlightened, it just makes you a tool in an organic bamboo hoodie."

[lucky420]

Goddamn you get around

[^Rhino!]

I just want a rude antonym for "namaste" in the same language so I can say that and have people look it up and feel insulted. Something that says "get the fuck out" but in one word, three syllables. "Fukyirde?"

Dude. "Fukyirde" is too close too 'Fuck your day', which is still DPW-speak for 'I love you'

The rude antonym for Namaste could be lame-ass-te, BBadger. One word, three syllables. Useful as a noun, too, for the know-nothings who use 'namaste' without context. What do you think?

[BoyScoutGirl]

I just want a rude antonym for "namaste" in the same language so I can say that and have people look it up and feel insulted. Something that says "get the fuck out" but in one word, three syllables. "Fukyirde?"

Dude. "Fukyirde" is too close too 'Fuck your day', which is still DPW-speak for 'I love you'

The rude antonym for Namaste could be lame-ass-te, BBadger. One word, three syllables. Useful as a noun, too, for the know-nothings who use 'namaste' without context. What do you think?

Or just flick them off and claim it's a blessing from a higher culture.