Comments on: Back!

By: Pentadact

Pentadact — Mon, 23 Apr 2007 20:20:45 +0000

I’ve been assuming that wasn’t from them, but I could be wrong.

By: Jason L

Jason L — Mon, 23 Apr 2007 18:56:30 +0000

More than a Money Hat? Yowza!

By: The_B

The_B — Mon, 23 Apr 2007 18:44:00 +0000

It was a real working Aperture Science Handheld Portal Device, wasn’t it?

It would explain an awful lot…

By: Dabs

Dabs — Mon, 23 Apr 2007 18:21:31 +0000

I actually know what you mean. I honestly can’t say enough nice things about Seattlians … Seatonia- … Seattle People. I remember when I was downtown trying to find the bus to Bellevue on my first day there and some guy, who saw me walking around with a map, actually stopped, asked me if I was lost and then not only pointed me in the right direction but walked with me to the bus stop on 4th Avenue, where I needed to be. That’d never happen here. And the bus driver, on another occasion when I was going back from Bellevue, let me ride free because I only had coins (and they only can take bills … or the other way round, I forget). I was blown away by how nice Vancouverites are (one of the many reasons I plan to move out there as soon as I have this medical degree in the bag) but Seattle People may be even nicer. And Valve themselves? Don’t get me started on their niceness. Don;t worry, I’m not going to pester you further about what the something they’ve never given anyone else before is though.

By: Pentadact

Pentadact — Mon, 23 Apr 2007 18:00:02 +0000

PERHAPS. I’m just kidding about the accent, and as I say, most seem to be exhibiting remarkable friendliness before I speak. I attribute it mostly to the inherent friendliness of Americans, but perhaps there’s also an element of the predominantly confident, outgoing personality slant that responds especially well to the demeanour of my awkward gait and nervous energy.

Or: I might just be projecting it because I’m always really happy when I’m over there – it’s like I’m on holiday without the embarrassment of butchering anyone’s language when I try to communicate.

By: Dabs

Dabs — Mon, 23 Apr 2007 15:29:43 +0000

“That last one was because they worked at the company whoÃ¢â‚¬â„¢d invited me there, but even they gave me more than IÃ¢â‚¬â„¢ve ever heard of them giving anyone, including something theyÃ¢â‚¬â„¢ve never given anyone before, and informed me that this was because I was their favourite. I donÃ¢â‚¬â„¢t know what it is, a lot of these things happen before theyÃ¢â‚¬â„¢ve even heard my spectacularly quaint English accent.”

Is this a company I might be aware of? One that’s situated on the, say, 10th floor of a tall office block? If so, may I enquire as to this thing they gave you that they’ve never given anyone before since the curiosity is rapidly consuming me as I type? Also, why didn’t my own English accent have as much cachet?

By: Jason L

Jason L — Tue, 17 Apr 2007 20:15:32 +0000

‘The bicycle is the best vehicle mankind has invented so far.’

My uncle disagrees. He unicycles to work. You can take a unicycle on the bus, or carry it on a strap where needs be. It’s not as fast as a bike, but apparently faster than a comfortable walk and much less effort than a jog. My uncle’s not actually very odd, really.

With a bit of modification you can also use it to make an insane and insanely great documentary which everyone who wants to feel happy should see: http://youtube.com/watch?v=V6DMC8_0Xpg