tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1449237220581999419.post1425339536159043164..comments2023-09-23T20:27:38.672+10:00Comments on Bored Olives: 90th emailStephen Davishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02086758694110586931noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1449237220581999419.post-8085966584131438082010-11-19T15:51:36.797+11:002010-11-19T15:51:36.797+11:00Anon (3:23) Not sure if this is your first comment...Anon (3:23) Not sure if this is your first comment but in case - welcome.<br /><br />Not sure how to respond as not sure if there's a question. <br /><br />Yes names have changed which needed some minor pruning. But that's all.<br /><br />But I also take the stand if you think it's fake - that's fine by me too. It is what you want it to be. You are in control of the reading.<br /><br />For me it's real.<br />For you it's fake.<br /><br />Both are valid and quite fascinating in their own right.Stephen Davishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02086758694110586931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1449237220581999419.post-69973757766406486522010-11-19T15:48:53.367+11:002010-11-19T15:48:53.367+11:00PS: Stephanie - so glad you got away from the guy ...PS: Stephanie - so glad you got away from the guy by the way. That sounds awful. Happy to hear you survived and though he might make bad judgement calls - you didn't. Bravo Ms S'.Stephen Davishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02086758694110586931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1449237220581999419.post-91876734316823638382010-11-19T15:47:46.060+11:002010-11-19T15:47:46.060+11:00Stepanie, great phrase 'toxic mix' love it...Stepanie, great phrase 'toxic mix' love it. I agree - this is not Dom's finest hour. But it still undercuts it all with humour.<br /><br />Great to hear you've got a job. Strangely it has conenctions to an upcoming email. Different source but same kinda gig. It'll be interesting to hear your comments when it comes.Stephen Davishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02086758694110586931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1449237220581999419.post-83542509635699893322010-11-19T15:45:32.045+11:002010-11-19T15:45:32.045+11:00Jason, it does answer my question. English Lit'...Jason, it does answer my question. English Lit' Philospohy and business...? You're a real triple threat as they say. Why the combination of all three?Stephen Davishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02086758694110586931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1449237220581999419.post-55301814875990997692010-11-19T15:43:51.821+11:002010-11-19T15:43:51.821+11:00Chris, I'll check it out - Island of the Dolls...Chris, I'll check it out - Island of the Dolls - sounds great.Stephen Davishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02086758694110586931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1449237220581999419.post-7195073716854281452010-11-19T15:23:28.695+11:002010-11-19T15:23:28.695+11:00This is all fake!! You said a while back you made ...This is all fake!! You said a while back you made up the name.... then why, in one of the emails, did dom say "russian, isnt it?" and then stacy made russian references?!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1449237220581999419.post-28639378448800539892010-11-19T11:42:53.372+11:002010-11-19T11:42:53.372+11:00oh and josh Gates not josh Bates, sorry didn't...oh and josh Gates not josh Bates, sorry didn't catch that last night.Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10054347835129733795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1449237220581999419.post-67626643331225548702010-11-19T04:25:24.057+11:002010-11-19T04:25:24.057+11:00Dom’s kind of twisted in this e-mail.
It’s a toxic...Dom’s kind of twisted in this e-mail.<br />It’s a toxic mixture of maybe wanting to get Stacy jealous but also teasing her with some ounce of hope that he is getting tired of Elsa. I’m a little disappointed in Dom. But, then again, I have to remind myself that they are still young and are bound to make mistakes.<br /><br />If I were Stacy, I’d call him out on it. If they are trying to be friends, she should outline the things she is open to hearing and what she doesn’t want to hear. I know I certainly do not want my guy friends telling me about their love life (sometimes, sex life). It’s. Just. Awkward. About two years ago I was seeing a guy that didn’t have a good judgement call. He would tell me about his previous relationships. Anyway, some nasty stuff happened and I broke it off. A month after, I hear he is dating a minor and having a baby with her. I’m glad I was smart enough to get away from THAT.<br /><br />In other news, I applied for more jobs. I e-mailed a few companies and I heard back from one yesterday and I went to the interview. I was offered the job on the spot. It’s a research centre, where people call out to ask people surveys. I have a feeling people might be rude and hang up on me. But I just need a job to help me get by for now. I’m still hoping for a job that entails books or writing.Stephanienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1449237220581999419.post-62556909297952469312010-11-18T20:45:19.544+11:002010-11-18T20:45:19.544+11:00Stephen, in response to your question - I'm cu...Stephen, in response to your question - I'm currently a student at the University of Rochester. I'm majoring in English with minors in business and philosophy.. Pretty used to analyzing my readings. So I guess my answer is that behaviorism, whether in real life or in literature, plays a large part in my educational journey.<br /><br />Hope that sufficiently answers your question!Jasonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17966474508407836196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1449237220581999419.post-40947851467384171192010-11-18T20:19:33.599+11:002010-11-18T20:19:33.599+11:00Destinaton truth is a show hosted by a guy named J...Destinaton truth is a show hosted by a guy named Josh Bates. Each week he takes some myth (bigfoot, loch ness monster, haunted whatever) and goes to find out the real explanation for it. It's an addictive show to me and you can episodes on you tube. Just type in island of the dolls.Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10054347835129733795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1449237220581999419.post-65883929178453802062010-11-18T16:58:47.101+11:002010-11-18T16:58:47.101+11:00Ah Sketpic, a nice balanced gutter reply as is wel...Ah Sketpic, a nice balanced gutter reply as is well needed. Very funny. I really enjoyed how you ended up debating yourself in the course of the comment and losing. That takes talent.<br /><br />Again very funny.Stephen Davishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02086758694110586931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1449237220581999419.post-14376553080801349902010-11-18T16:57:27.246+11:002010-11-18T16:57:27.246+11:00Jason, nice unpacking of Dom's behaviour. Wha...Jason, nice unpacking of Dom's behaviour. What a condraction. Deep reading. Do you work in behavourism?Stephen Davishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02086758694110586931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1449237220581999419.post-68189645914419292502010-11-18T16:56:17.545+11:002010-11-18T16:56:17.545+11:00JulieB, not sure if you've commented before. N...JulieB, not sure if you've commented before. N But in case this is a new voice, welcome to Bored Olives.<br /><br />And what a new voice it is.<br /><br />"Sartresque nausea in this relationship with Elsa"<br /><br />Love it. Hell is other people right? In camera? Very nice.<br /><br />Love the punctuation of possessed dolls. Makes his purgatory seem that little more exhausting.Stephen Davishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02086758694110586931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1449237220581999419.post-73643517392256883152010-11-18T16:53:45.663+11:002010-11-18T16:53:45.663+11:00Miss Holly - what a great response. A classic rea...Miss Holly - what a great response. A classic reading of romantic comdies too. They say that's what happens in romcoms. He becoems she throught he film and she becomes he until they find a common place at the the end.<br />A 'they', I guess.Stephen Davishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02086758694110586931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1449237220581999419.post-26959644159205080082010-11-18T11:27:38.351+11:002010-11-18T11:27:38.351+11:00That Dom is a big vag has already been established...That Dom is a big vag has already been established by his continued contact with the girl that boned his buddy after their date. How is Dom's continued literary emasculation a surprise for anyone? He is a loathsome character. I wish he were using this open line of communication to punish Stacey, but I suspect it is his aim to guilt her into having sex with him when circumstances are appropriate.... wait, Dom might be a shrewd SOB!skeptichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12136647372107662474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1449237220581999419.post-38032117069777097832010-11-18T09:28:36.681+11:002010-11-18T09:28:36.681+11:00So interesting to me that he confesses his waning ...So interesting to me that he confesses his waning interest in Elsa and tries to make Stacy jealous with make-out stories in the same e-mail.<br /><br />Green-eyed monster indeed.Jasonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17966474508407836196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1449237220581999419.post-77316609876817773152010-11-18T04:47:39.300+11:002010-11-18T04:47:39.300+11:00I read this whole letter with my jaw resting neatl...I read this whole letter with my jaw resting neatly in front of my keyboard.<br /><br />Oh my word. Did anyone else feel this was just brutal towards Elsa? He wanted to dance with her, she didn't dance with him, she would like to have a nude male stranger around, she sleeps until 3 in the afternoon, her parents are obnoxious, her dolls are possessed.<br /><br />I think it's obvious he's nearing the point of Sartresque nausea in this relationship with Elsa. He's pleading for Stacey to save him. If she tells him she's in love with him, he has a chance to escape the relationship, and maybe believe in romantic love again. Very annoying he doesn't just ball up and do it his damn self.JulieBnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1449237220581999419.post-58035486143041386562010-11-17T19:43:47.317+11:002010-11-17T19:43:47.317+11:00Wow, Stacey sounding like Dom....now Dom sounding ...Wow, Stacey sounding like Dom....now Dom sounding like Stacey...but still sounding like Dom!<br />Is anyone else completely confused by this response? It's like Dom just doesnt know what he wants. Maybe if Stacey wasnt around he would feel more happy with Elsa.....but instead he's confused about whether he likes what he has or not....<br />There are elements of 'be jealous of what I have' but also self deprecating "its not as good as I make out to be"......<br /><br />Hmmm. Confused.Miss Hollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15741577344090135541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1449237220581999419.post-48119537211541245832010-11-17T18:03:08.227+11:002010-11-17T18:03:08.227+11:00Steph T, isn't that truth - pretending to be h...Steph T, isn't that truth - pretending to be happy in relationships. So true. I know so many folk out there who bide or settle. I guess love is dangerous.<br /><br />(sorry lame response - withdrawing and brain cells not firing)Stephen Davishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02086758694110586931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1449237220581999419.post-27375484313403798572010-11-17T18:01:21.771+11:002010-11-17T18:01:21.771+11:00Chris, tell em more about destination truth. I don...Chris, tell em more about destination truth. I don't know it. Is anyone else out there nervous of dolls?Stephen Davishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02086758694110586931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1449237220581999419.post-45533703994781920782010-11-17T13:45:36.173+11:002010-11-17T13:45:36.173+11:00"Funny how I thought that was endearing a few..."Funny how I thought that was endearing a few weeks ago."<br />Uh oh......Someone is already tired of the relationship and is waiting for it to end. Although it is weird that even though he seems to be fed up with it, he is concerned that her parents don't like him as a suitor. I just wish that everyone would stop pretending that they are happy in their relationships and end things before it goes too far.Steph Tnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1449237220581999419.post-6007785236334979512010-11-17T13:27:13.805+11:002010-11-17T13:27:13.805+11:00Funny how this is playing out. Jealousy... hmm man...Funny how this is playing out. Jealousy... hmm man talk about the Devil's tool. And dolls are creepy in general. Saw this destination truth episode about an island of supposedly haunted dolls... had nightmares for two days. Anyway, back to the love triange/square/circle... Dom's relationship with Elsa is in the beginning stages of a fizzle out already I think. We shall see.Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10054347835129733795noreply@blogger.com