A Conversation for The Campaign to Promote Respect for Microbes: An Awareness Program
Microbes deserve recognition!
Farlander Posted Aug 29, 2004
I was wondering why it took you so long to find this campaign, Dale! 
Very well. Welcome to the Campaign to Promote Respect for Microbes! You know where to find your complimentary cup of yoghurt 
and badge (it's on the main page 
); I suppose you're not adverse to being branded with a sizzling inoculation loop.
An invite to you members of the campaign. A bunch of us have started a forum called 'The Society for the Appreciation of E. coli', although it's not just primarily a microbiology forum, and has boards for other topics. Those of you who are interested might like to follow this link: http://microbionuts.forumer.com. We welcome scientists and non-scientists (who are pro-microbes ) alike.
Microbes Rule! 
Microbes deserve recognition!
John Luc Posted Aug 30, 2004
Thank you, Farlander! Er, maybe I shouldn't....or at least not in public. 
Microbes deserve recognition!
Farlander Posted Aug 31, 2004
YOU never applied to join the campaign! Bah, where's the [tickle] smiley when you need it.... 
I assume, though, that since you're frequenting my forum, that you're a supporter of microbes. So welcome to the campaign, have a cup of yoghurt on us, and please get out your bottle of Smirnoff to distract you while I brand you on the arm. Your badge awaits at Headquarters. 
Microbes deserve recognition!
Krelian Posted Aug 31, 2004
Eee, that tickles! But you're right, I didn't apply! Glad to see that's fixed... at least sort of. Now hurry up and brand me so you can get some rest, silly clownfish.
Microbes deserve recognition!
Farlander Posted Aug 31, 2004
I have never met anybody who was such a sucker for punishment! 
Fine fine, it's *you* who has to endure the pain and the sizzling of your flesh as this red-hot, superheated wire loop presses itself into your flesh.... Bwahahahahaha.
Microbes deserve recognition!
Krelian Posted Aug 31, 2004
We have the strangest relationship, you and I. If I didn't know any better, I'd think you enjoyed branding me 
. Now go to bed!
Microbes deserve recognition!
Apollyon - Grammar Fascist Posted Sep 4, 2004
Check this out, it's pretty interesting.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/life/science/story/0,12996,1296397,00.html
Hope I got that right...
Microbes deserve recognition!
Jerms - a Brief flicker and then gone again. Posted Sep 5, 2004
Yes it is!
I like the bits at the end; nice to see that academic publications can still enjoy a bit of humour! 
Microbes deserve recognition!
Patron Saint of Kittens... aka Pantherlady THE Werepanther of h2g2 and Queen of BBNs Posted Sep 6, 2004
Yes! I would like to join the Campaign!
MEEEEEEEE! (Gen)
Microbes deserve recognition!
Farlander Posted Sep 8, 2004
Anyone who wishes to join is more than welcome. Welcome to the Campaign, Pantherlady! Here's your complimentary cup of yoghurt . Please collect your badge from the main site, and join the queue for your branding. (I've not been around for some time, so there's plenty of folks awaiting the burning inoculation loop )
Microbes deserve recognition!
Apollyon - Grammar Fascist Posted Sep 8, 2004
*Gets the T-shirts and a hose.*
Microbes deserve recognition!
Patron Saint of Kittens... aka Pantherlady THE Werepanther of h2g2 and Queen of BBNs Posted Sep 10, 2004
oooo! yey! Do i get to choose what im branded with?? !
Microbes deserve recognition!
BigAl Patron Saint of Left Handers Keeper of the Glowing Pickle and Monobrows Posted Sep 10, 2004
You're not supposed to ENJOY it Pantherlady!
Microbes deserve recognition!
John Luc Posted Sep 10, 2004
We're not?
Er, um, no. Please do not brand me. Please do not press that red-hot thing on my bare flesh, which is very painful (oh baby).
Microbes deserve recognition!
Farlander Posted Sep 11, 2004
One would have thought, judging by the positive response of the newer members to the whole branding thing, that Farlander was operating some kind of S&M Emporium at Hootoo....
Dale, the branding is necessary if you are to empathise with the microbes... think how they feel when the inoculation loop burns them to a crisp.
Microbes deserve recognition!
Patron Saint of Kittens... aka Pantherlady THE Werepanther of h2g2 and Queen of BBNs Posted Sep 12, 2004
not allowed to enjoy it??? But... but... *sticks out bottom lip*.... not even an incy little bit?
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- 481: Farlander (Aug 29, 2004)
- 482: John Luc (Aug 30, 2004)
- 483: Krelian (Aug 31, 2004)
- 484: Farlander (Aug 31, 2004)
- 485: Krelian (Aug 31, 2004)
- 486: Farlander (Aug 31, 2004)
- 487: Krelian (Aug 31, 2004)
- 488: John Luc (Sep 3, 2004)
- 489: Apollyon - Grammar Fascist (Sep 4, 2004)
- 490: Jerms - a Brief flicker and then gone again. (Sep 5, 2004)
- 491: Patron Saint of Kittens... aka Pantherlady THE Werepanther of h2g2 and Queen of BBNs (Sep 6, 2004)
- 492: Farlander (Sep 8, 2004)
- 493: John Luc (Sep 8, 2004)
- 494: Apollyon - Grammar Fascist (Sep 8, 2004)
- 495: Patron Saint of Kittens... aka Pantherlady THE Werepanther of h2g2 and Queen of BBNs (Sep 10, 2004)
- 496: BigAl Patron Saint of Left Handers Keeper of the Glowing Pickle and Monobrows (Sep 10, 2004)
- 497: John Luc (Sep 10, 2004)
- 498: Farlander (Sep 11, 2004)
- 499: John Luc (Sep 11, 2004)
- 500: Patron Saint of Kittens... aka Pantherlady THE Werepanther of h2g2 and Queen of BBNs (Sep 12, 2004)
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