h2g2 The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: Earth Edition

yes, they are similar to the white stripes but less inhibited. both bands of which are playing at Reading.

come on.

Danger high voltage and gay bar are great!

Just not my sorry

fair enough.

But shouldn't it be as opposed to handbag?

it's not my bag baby

I've not heard that phrase before.

ya learn something new.

Austin Powers

oh yeah.

I'm really really sorry to tell you this but...

We regret that The White Stripes have been forced to cancel their Carling Weekend: Reading Festival appearance

We have just been informed that the hand injury sustained by Jack White recently has not sufficiently healed and as a result The White Stripes have been given no alternative but to cancel their scheduled Carling Weekend: Reading Festival appearance. - 30/07/2003 18:00

*sulks*

There there. At least it wasn't system of a down.

hmmpf

Werekitty..yup the expression is ancient

Oh no! I'm like, so totally behind the times

Oh well.

Is biting your thumb still considered swearing?

NOt a clue ..was it ever?

and err your pinky is your little finger

I know.

I was playing on the behind the times thing. In Shakespearian times it was considered swearing to bite your thumb.

hmmm didnt knoww that!
you really do learn something new everyday..

it is in the opening scene of Romeo and Juliet

'do you bite your thumb at me sir!

'i do bite my thumb sir, but not at you sir'

good old Mercutio

I liked the tempest and midsummer nights dream when I was little.
I read a little of King Lear as well, and after that I stuck with the 'comedies'.