What would you do? (Annoying office cube situation) [Archive]

durron597

08-31-2005, 11:22 AM

So the guy three cubes over is new, just got here while I was in Las Vegas last week. Problem is, he's not in his cube, and his phone just rang 4 times in quick succession at max volume playing the lyrics to Michael Jackson's "Beat it". Very annoying.

What would you do?

Sightless

08-31-2005, 11:24 AM

pee in his shoes

jakethebake

08-31-2005, 11:24 AM

Well I'm sure shajen will take the opportunity to recommend the crop duster in a moment. /images/graemlins/grin.gif

Freakin

08-31-2005, 11:27 AM

Turn off his phone. Tell him you did so because it rang 4 times while he was away. Politely introduce yourself if you haven't already done so.

If it's easy (and you know how to do it quickly) then just silence the phone instead.

Freakin

Patrick del Poker Grande

08-31-2005, 11:29 AM

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MrTrik

08-31-2005, 11:31 AM

I'd put on headphones and music if you can get away with that.

durron597

08-31-2005, 11:31 AM

It's a cell phone, those things are pretty durable.

http://www.januparts.com/Hammer%20drill%20pic%202.jpg

drewjustdrew

08-31-2005, 11:31 AM

08-31-2005, 11:32 AM

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pee in his mouth

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Shajen

08-31-2005, 11:33 AM

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Well I'm sure shajen will take the opportunity to recommend the crop duster in a moment. /images/graemlins/grin.gif

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How is this not the perfect spot for it?

I mean, you just got back from vegas, I know you're blasting vileness.

Claunchy

08-31-2005, 11:34 AM

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Turn off his phone. Tell him you did so because it rang 4 times while he was away. Politely introduce yourself if you haven't already done so.

If it's easy (and you know how to do it quickly) then just silence the phone instead.

Freakin

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That or if his phone is locked, leave a post-it note asking him to turn it down when he gets back.

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Where the hell do you two get off giving sound, rational advice on OOT?

Shajen had it right the first time; peeing in his shoes is the clear choice.

IndieMatty

08-31-2005, 11:34 AM

Make fun of him.

wh1t3bread

08-31-2005, 11:34 AM

Go to his desk and switch the "N" and the "M" keys on his keyboard. The frustration that ensues will not only be hilarious to witness but also might lead to him destroying some of his property (perhaps his cell phone?).

jakethebake

08-31-2005, 11:37 AM

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I mean, you just got back from vegas, I know you're blasting vileness.

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And if not, you can always make a trip to Taco Bell. I think Grill'd Stuff't Burrito would help in this spot!

ThaSaltCracka

08-31-2005, 11:38 AM

tell him that new people are not allowed to bring their cell phones to work; they must leave them in their car.

durron597

08-31-2005, 11:39 AM

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I mean, you just got back from vegas, I know you're blasting vileness.

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And if not, you can always make a trip to Taco Bell. I think Grill'd Stuff't Burrito would help in this spot!

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I had one last night, those things are dense I don't think I can eat more than 1 of those in a 24 hour period...

jakethebake

08-31-2005, 11:40 AM

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I mean, you just got back from vegas, I know you're blasting vileness.

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And if not, you can always make a trip to Taco Bell. I think Grill'd Stuff't Burrito would help in this spot!

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I had one last night, those things are dense I don't think I can eat more than 1 of those in a 24 hour period...

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Did you get beef, chicken or steak?

durron597

08-31-2005, 11:41 AM

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Did you get beef, chicken or steak?

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Beef, I don't think the chicken or steak is enough better to merit the extra dollar.

jakethebake

08-31-2005, 11:42 AM

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Did you get beef, chicken or steak?

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Beef, I don't think the chicken or steak is enough better to merit the extra dollar.

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I agree. I actually prefer the beef myself anyway.

Shajen

08-31-2005, 11:49 AM

Heh, Durron is thread-jacking his own thread.

He outta get a medal.

Back on topic:

next tuesday bring in a bottle of Draino and coat his keyboard, monitor and chair in it. He'll touch the keyboard and then his mouth...hilarity will ensue!

2planka

08-31-2005, 11:56 AM

Similar situation a couple months ago.

I disconnected the battery from her phone, left a sticky note on her desk, and brought the battery to my office. Problem solved.

codewarrior

08-31-2005, 11:59 AM

I eat one of those and wash it down with three steak soft tacos. My colon then rejoices with a pipe organ fugue.

Los Feliz Slim

08-31-2005, 12:04 PM

He's got "Beat It" on his phone, so he's obviously a badass. Watch out for this guy.

To solve your problem, post his email here.

durron597

08-31-2005, 12:13 PM

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Similar situation a couple months ago.

I disconnected the battery from her phone, left a sticky note on her desk, and brought the battery to my office. Problem solved.

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Unfortunately I am not a manager, I have a cube not an office.

jackdaniels

08-31-2005, 12:14 PM

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To solve your problem, post his email here.

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Yes! Yes! This is wise!!!

codewarrior

08-31-2005, 12:15 PM

Get some tool & die maker's blueing. Schmeer a little dab on the earpiece. This doesn't solve your problem, but hilariy will ensue. Also good for locks on filing cabinets.

durron597

08-31-2005, 12:34 PM

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Get some tool & die maker's blueing. Schmeer a little dab on the earpiece. This doesn't solve your problem, but hilariy will ensue. Also good for locks on filing cabinets.

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Nice /images/graemlins/smile.gif I will have to keep this in mind for things that aren't first offenses...

durron597

08-31-2005, 01:27 PM

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Turn off his phone. Tell him you did so because it rang 4 times while he was away. Politely introduce yourself if you haven't already done so.

If it's easy (and you know how to do it quickly) then just silence the phone instead.

Freakin

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I turned his phone off and left him a note that I had done it. Probably should have put my name on the note, because he was like "does anyone know who left this note here?" I told him it was me and he was like "how long was it off for" and seemed like he was waiting for a call.

Well, if you were waiting for a stupid call take your phone with you, idjit!!

swede123

08-31-2005, 01:29 PM

Reprogram the ring tone to something kinda lame..oh wait, scratch that idea.

Swede

B Dids

08-31-2005, 01:30 PM

Talk to him like an adult?

durron597

08-31-2005, 01:33 PM

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Talk to him like an adult?

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I would've if he was there, the problem is that the ring tone was loud, repetitive, and he was nowhere in sight.

Patrick del Poker Grande

08-31-2005, 01:34 PM

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Talk to him like an adult?

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I would've if he was there, the problem is that the ring tone was loud, repetitive, and he was nowhere in sight.

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Did you check for him in the last stall in the bathroom or sleeping in his car?

Mayhap

08-31-2005, 01:34 PM

SIIYP

DemonDeac

08-31-2005, 01:41 PM

enjoy the song and dance

durron597

08-31-2005, 01:53 PM

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SIIYP

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I was wondering how long this response would take, we already had the taco bell interlude...

jakethebake

08-31-2005, 01:56 PM

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SIIYP

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I was wondering how long this response would take, we already had the taco bell interlude...

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Technically it should've been SIIHP. At least get that part right.

swede123

08-31-2005, 01:57 PM

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SIIYP

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I was wondering how long this response would take, we already had the taco bell interlude...

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Technically it should've been SIIHP. At least get that part right.

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Maybe the poster is a John Holmes type of guy, capable of sticking into his own pooper. Although I'm not sure what this would accomplish in the situation described.
Swede

durron597

08-31-2005, 01:58 PM

It just went off again, he is not in his cube.

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durron597

08-31-2005, 01:58 PM

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SIIYP

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I was wondering how long this response would take, we already had the taco bell interlude...

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Technically it should've been SIIHP. At least get that part right.

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Maybe the poster is a John Holmes type of guy, capable of sticking into his own pooper. Although I'm not sure what this would accomplish in the situation described.
Swede

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I think he meant I should stick his phone in my pooper.

Patrick del Poker Grande

08-31-2005, 01:59 PM

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SIIYP

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I was wondering how long this response would take, we already had the taco bell interlude...

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Technically it should've been SIIHP. At least get that part right.

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Maybe the poster is a John Holmes type of guy, capable of sticking into his own pooper. Although I'm not sure what this would accomplish in the situation described.
Swede

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I'm pretty sure he wants the phone to end up in someone's pooper. You can argue over the strategy of him putting it up his own or someone else's pooper.

B Dids

08-31-2005, 02:00 PM

Is this a cellphone? Turn it off, it's clearly not ok for the office.

If it's a work phone, does it have a "send all calls" button. Use that.

swede123

08-31-2005, 02:01 PM

This would have to depend on what kind of phone we're talking. Is it kind of rounded or square? How big? Also, does it have a vibrate feature?

Swede

Patrick del Poker Grande

08-31-2005, 02:03 PM

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This would have to depend on what kind of phone we're talking. Is it kind of rounded or square? How big? Also, does it have a vibrate feature?

Swede

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http://www.oaktreeent.com/web_photos/Telephones/US-West_Old-School_Cell_Phone_Vert_Tan_web.jpg

I'm not sure if it has a vibrate feature or not.

durron597

08-31-2005, 02:24 PM

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Is this a cellphone? Turn it off, it's clearly not ok for the office.

If it's a work phone, does it have a "send all calls" button. Use that.

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My office is pretty laid back, so it's actually within our office rules.

But with laxness comes responsibility, i.e. being curteous to your neighbors! If it rings again I'm going to find out who his boss is (not mine) and tell them.

2planka

08-31-2005, 02:28 PM

Seriously,

Take the battery off his phone and leave the battery on his desk, next to the phone. If he doesn't get the hint, he's clearly a goon and you should look forward to the confrontation.

Then, if it happens again, take his phone to the men's room and drop it in the urinal. Dial his number when he goes to the john.

08-31-2005, 02:30 PM

Check raise the turn.

durron597

08-31-2005, 02:30 PM

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Check raise the turn.

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Boooooooooo

jakethebake

08-31-2005, 02:31 PM

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Check raise the turn.

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Boooooooooo

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Seriously. Wtf?

Patrick del Poker Grande

08-31-2005, 02:34 PM

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Check raise the turn.

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This is the worst post in the history of OOT.

morgan180

08-31-2005, 02:35 PM

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Check raise the turn.

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This is the worst post in the history of OOT.

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agreed...worst. post. ever.

durron597

08-31-2005, 02:41 PM

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Check raise the turn.

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This is the worst post in the history of OOT.

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agreed...worst. post. ever.

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I thought this was the worst post ever? (http://forumserver.twoplustwo.com/showthreaded.php?Cat=&Number=3261112&page=&view=&s b=5&o=)

RacersEdge

08-31-2005, 02:42 PM

Send him an email, or go to his boss and ask him to let this guy know the office rules.

jakethebake

08-31-2005, 02:45 PM

In all seriousness, I've actually found that thinly-veiled threats of an incredibly painful death work best in these situations.

The Yugoslavian

08-31-2005, 02:50 PM

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So the guy three cubes over is new, just got here while I was in Las Vegas last week. Problem is, he's not in his cube, and his phone just rang 4 times in quick succession at max volume playing the lyrics to Michael Jackson's "Beat it". Very annoying.

What would you do?

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Put two pans on his desk and write 'It's like a puzzle...with pans' and see what he does.

Oh, and then kick him very hard in the junk, gouging his eyes out afterwards and forcing them down his throat.

All the while yelling 'BOW DOWN!!!! LITTLE BATCH!!!'

Yugoslav

08-31-2005, 02:56 PM

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Check raise the turn.

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This is the worst post in the history of OOT.

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agreed...worst. post. ever.

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I would say this is probably in the top 3 worst posts ever. I'll get to #1 soon. Stay tuned.

08-31-2005, 02:57 PM

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In all seriousness, I've actually found that thinly-veiled threats of an incredibly painful death work best in these situations.

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This is the worst post ever.

08-31-2005, 02:57 PM

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So the guy three cubes over is new, just got here while I was in Las Vegas last week. Problem is, he's not in his cube, and his phone just rang 4 times in quick succession at max volume playing the lyrics to Michael Jackson's "Beat it". Very annoying.

What would you do?

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Put two pans on his desk and write 'It's like a puzzle...with pans' and see what he does.

Oh, and then kick him very hard in the junk, gouging his eyes out afterwards and forcing them down his throat.

All the while yelling 'BOW DOWN!!!! LITTLE BATCH!!!'

Yugoslav

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Wtf? This might be the worst post ever.

jakethebake

08-31-2005, 02:59 PM

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This is the worst post ever.

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not.even.close.

Rev. Good Will

08-31-2005, 02:59 PM

turn his phone off

jakethebake

08-31-2005, 03:00 PM

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Put two pans on his desk and write 'It's like a puzzle...with pans' and see what he does.

Oh, and then kick him very hard in the junk, gouging his eyes out afterwards and forcing them down his throat.

All the while yelling 'BOW DOWN!!!! LITTLE BATCH!!!'

Yugoslav

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Wtf? This might be the worst post ever.

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still.not.even.close.

jackdaniels

08-31-2005, 03:00 PM

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I would say this is probably in the top 3 worst posts ever. I'll get to #1 soon. Stay tuned.

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For a guy seriously trying for first place, you are drawing attention to alot of competition (well, I don't really think the posts you pointed out are any competition to you - but you get the drift).

08-31-2005, 03:03 PM

Ok, we need criteria for worst post ever.

My critieria would be:

a) lack of imagination
b) lack of humor
c) anger
d) bad spelling
c) all caps

A sample post that could be worst post ever would be something like:

YOO DUMB DOOCH. TELL ON HIM TO THE BOSS.

Shajen

08-31-2005, 03:04 PM

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v54/warren1/Picture5.jpg

jackdaniels

08-31-2005, 03:06 PM

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Ok, we need criteria for worst post ever.

My critieria would be:

a) lack of imagination
b) lack of humor
c) anger
d) bad spelling
c) all caps

A sample post that could be worst post ever would be something like:

YOO DUMB DOOCH. TELL ON HIM TO THE BOSS.

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I think you may be on to something here. Start a new thread. Lets see if we can get some concesnsus (sp?) on what makes a post bad/worst.

durron597

08-31-2005, 03:17 PM

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Ok, we need criteria for worst post ever.

My critieria would be:

a) lack of imagination
b) lack of humor
c) anger
d) bad spelling
c) all caps

A sample post that could be worst post ever would be something like:

YOO DUMB DOOCH. TELL ON HIM TO THE BOSS.

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http://us.ent4.yimg.com/tv.yahoo.com/images/he/photo/tv_pix/fox/the_simpsons/hank_azaria/char_comicbook.jpg

stabn

08-31-2005, 03:31 PM

I would turn his ringer off.

durron597

08-31-2005, 03:35 PM

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I would turn his ringer off.

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Wow, I'm surprised you don't have me on ignore...

stabn

08-31-2005, 03:36 PM

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I would turn his ringer off.

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Wow, I'm surprised you don't have me on ignore...

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I'm surprised you don't have me on ingore /images/graemlins/smile.gif.

swede123

08-31-2005, 03:37 PM

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Wow, I'm surprised you don't have me on ignore...

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I'm surprised you don't have me on ingore /images/graemlins/smile.gif.

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Get a room, you two.

Swede

08-31-2005, 03:38 PM

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I would turn his ringer off.

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Wow, I'm surprised you don't have me on ignore...

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I'm surprised you don't have me on ingore /images/graemlins/smile.gif.

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Get a room, you two.

Swede

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worst post ever?

Patrick del Poker Grande

08-31-2005, 03:39 PM

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I would turn his ringer off.

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Wow, I'm surprised you don't have me on ignore...

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I'm surprised you don't have me on ingore /images/graemlins/smile.gif.

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Get a room, you two.

Swede

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worst post ever?

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You should just stop. You suck at OOT.

durron597

08-31-2005, 03:39 PM

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Wow, I'm surprised you don't have me on ignore...

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I'm surprised you don't have me on ignore /images/graemlins/smile.gif.

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FYP

<font color="white">Yes, I was actively trying to come up with the lamest possible FYP

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jakethebake

08-31-2005, 03:39 PM

stabn

08-31-2005, 03:39 PM

You i do have on ignore.

stabn

08-31-2005, 03:40 PM

stabn

08-31-2005, 03:41 PM

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Wow, I'm surprised you don't have me on ignore...

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Now that i've read the thread i think you handled it fine.

fsuplayer

08-31-2005, 03:44 PM

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that wouldnt stop the ringing, just prevent him from seeing who called.

durron597

08-31-2005, 03:48 PM

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Now that i've read the thread i think you handled it fine.

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And I also made a thread that has been hijacked in pretty much every possible OOT way, except:

http://www.halvar.de/images/Heidi/Heidi_Klum-HM_02.jpg