Marla Singer Didn't Exist

I watched Sesame Street with my kids and was shocked to find out that other people can see Mr. Snuffleupagus. When did this happen? He was always Big Bird's imaginary friend--and when other people came to see Big bird, he'd disappear.

That and the fact that half the show is devoted to Elmo was quite disturbing to me.

They can see Snuffy now?
I always liked the creep factor that Snuffy added, when I was a child. So much intrigue, and I wondered lightly about the psychology of children with mental issues. The mystery of Snuffy lent a greater degree of character to the show. Like a tiny twilight zone skit for kids. Yeah.

It's Elmos's world now. I miss Grover being on top. He was so nappy. clumsy
and lovable!

I never saw Sesame Street, I only saw Elmo In Grouchland.

My blankieeeee!

Also - this thread is a great example of the 2nd Post Rule.

It means that the second post in a thread determines the thread's direction. It went Sesame!

Making Snuffy real was a lesson that if you believe hard enough, things can come true.

I want to give this thread a prize.

I like the direction this thread took!

Oh thats cool, I love this convo.

I see a lot of Marla (minus the insatiable- I'm quite satiable- sex and stealing) in me, when I was younger. Cigarettes (2 and 1/2 packs day), a wardrobe of identical black leather skirts, dragging around the art shows and clubs, general ennui. I'm much more productive now.

This is Jack's adulthood.

I like you, Newgirl.

I just sometimes wish your name wasn't Newgirl, because, you know, you'll always be that new girl and, no matter what, we'll never really know you. Because you're new. Ten years from now, That girl? I dunno, she's new...

Well, I'm glad that's out.

But it keeps things new and fresh

It keeps things awkward.

edit: weird double post.

I don't feel comfortable around people until I know them.

I can't know someone until they've been around a while.

You haven't been around a while if you're new.

Yeah, it's all my weirdness and not hers, but hey we create our own realities anyway.

I just need to take control of the thing.

In my head.

I wouldn't have known, if you hadn't posted that. Because, well you are after all, a Tuffy.

But, seriously you are one of my favorite regulars. I generally like all the regulars, because you guys make the Cult rock, and that's why I'm here.

I don't think she'll always be "new." I think that when we get all cozy and comfortable with her, the word "new" will have lost all of its meaning in our lives. Whenever someone asks us if we got a new haircut, we'll be all confused for a split second, wolves flashing in our heads, before we can answer.

....

You guise are weird.

I think she will eventually be able to mess with other new members really really well.

A new person will come along and we will all just call out summons for her, along with our sammich inquiries and dress down prompting, to arrive and weigh in on the matter of other new person.

Newgirl is a good addition. We will keep you around. Most new people talk about punch geese and then start a war with Pepper and my fowl army.

But You Newgirl have done a good job. Not to intrusive. Making good threads and adding to ones already in play.
There are picture threads you are going to have to take part in. Dont have to show your face but cool whatnots would be good.

IF Tuffy likes you, your'e in.

Also I work with a guy with PTSD he just walked by mumbling to himself saying stay frosty. I think he has imaginary friends.
I am babbling this morning, not enough sleep.

I am still waiting for pictures of Newgirl's daughter. But I understand if she won't post them anytime soon. I just like kids. (Other people's)

Irina, she's got that video in her intro thread.

There's not going to be anymore Elmo. Not after the Kevin Clash sex scandal.

And I like you too Newgirl

Yeah, I have mixed feelings about that whole thing.

I think they can get another dude to do the voice. Also I kind of believe and feel sorry for the guy. He seems pretty honest about the whole thing. He's all like "Hey I've been out for some time and we had a relationship and he wasn't underage." So like whatever this could just be the result of a bad breakup. Anywho my Emma loves Elmo.

They already had a new Elmo for the Thanksgiving Day parade--he makes too much money.

And I too like you Newgirl.

Thanks dbdurden! Right back at ya.

If I had an imaginary self, I've often thought it would be me in the future. Or now, me in the past. Is anyone else like that?
This how I sort looked in the past, so this is pretty much how an imaginary friend would look to me (the dark punk/gothish girl). I guess the old adage is true for me, "you are your own best friend"

What does your imaginary friend look like?

This would be a good thread of it's own.

I woulda dated the hell out of her.

* or maybe we should match up our imaginary friends up.
So, that would be a new thread. Imaginary friend hook-up thread.

I've dated other people's imaginary friends before. It's always awkward.

I had imaginary friends when I was younger but I don't remember having them which I find strange because I remember a lot of things from as young as 1 and a half years old to two.

What was your imaginary friend's name?

I remember my brother had an imaginary friend and it was adorable. And a bit creepy. Towards the end, he was just laughing at us, at 4/5 years old.

Don't want to take over other people's threads. Plus, it's still about Marla. So, here goes.
This is the second sketch:

I like the fact that, she looks like she cut her bob with a Cuisinart and the 80s rat tail at her neck is crooked on the side. Because she would go purposely Gummo on the hair.

Puffed sleeve black t-shirt, with two cigarette burns that turned into rips below the collar, and a mullet hem line at the bottom. Neon blue capri jeans. Mint ankle boots.
I'm calling her active wear, "Mud, honey." Because Amber reminded me of how cool that band was. And Mark Arm is funny as shyt.

First effort between 1-2 am last night:

Posted on Black Sugar tank top thread. Ham I Am disco dress.
and further inspiration...

originally posted "I Miss You" Bjork, but didn't want to repeat it. This is second pick anyhow.

Sema, we have an art topic.

Post your drawings here!!!!! Do it!! Do it!!

This is where they go, hon.

http://chuckpalahniuk.net/forum/1000026/the-new-art-thread

Thanks Amber. These threads are a damn maze, sometimes.
I quit, after combing through 6 pages. Got confused, and felt like it was intruding.

Also a side note. One of the best shows ever about imaginary friends.

Oh no! I can't see your post pic.

Maybe because it's imaginary?

I fooking loved that show.

Whoa. Imaginary, huh. I'm having a Keanu Reeves moment.

Couldn't resist.

i'd build the coat so that the giant buttons showed in the back, but *the front seam has a hidden zipper, so you can put it on like regular coat, just LOOKS backwards.

She maybe wearing rust colored creepers. Or some loafers that she picked up from the estate sale, with the bag of mismatched evening gloves.

Marla lifted those knee socks from American Apparel. Thank God, those gloves reduce finger prints at crime scenes!

Song inspiration for this look. Is We Are Your Friends. Because really, imaginary friend(s).

Oh, and the evening wear collection would be called - "couldn't you just die? (no really. die. i can get your clothes cheap at the estate sale.)"