Another new guy...

7 replies jump to bottom

Mon, 09/27/2004 - 11:12

jase

worker bee

From: the wet spot

Joined: 09/27/2004

Hello people, I am new here. The description of this forum suggests that I introduce myself and talk about how I became a fan of Chuck's work. So, here goes nothing.

Before 1999, I had only read about a dozen books recreationally. Ever. I hated reading. It was something they made us do in English class. I would only pick up a book when I was going somewhere on vacation, and usually it would be a book that was made into a summer blockbuster, so that I could be one of those assholes who walks out of the theater and says, "what a piece of shit, the book was so much better."

Then 1999 came along and a movie called "Fight Club" came along and totally kicked my ass. I didn't even know it was a book, so I hadn't read it beforehand. I had never seen a movie that shook me so hard, and hit so many powerful notes. I raced to buy the book, to get a look at what could inspire such a masterful piece of film. It was the best movie that year, and 1999 was a damn good year to go to the movies. "American Beauty". "The Sixth Sense". "Being John Malkovich". "Toy Story 2". "The Matrix". Such a good year.

Being a sheltered middle class white boy from some nameless suburb in Pennsylvania, you could call me a bandwagon fan of Chuck. So be it. I still hate reading. But I can't help buying Chuck's books. My favorite is "Survivor".

Now that "Diary" is out in paperback (I only buy paperback books), I went looking around for more info on Chuck. And so, I'm here. Cool site. I was a little pissed to realize that I missed both signings in New York, but I suppose that's the price of being a casual fan.

To any of you stuck in a cubicle like me, some of these "safety" signs make great cubicle decorations. Enjoy:

[IMG]http://www.bucketweb.com/signs/somebody.gif[/IMG]
[IMG]http://www.bucketweb.com/signs/lastone.gif[/IMG]
[IMG]http://www.bucketweb.com/signs/iamagainst.gif[/IMG]

Cheers to you all,
jase
[URL=http://blink.bucketweb.com]blink.bucketweb.com[/URL]

__________________________

Mon, 09/27/2004 - 11:22

Undertow

Joined: 09/26/2004

Welcome, Jase. Kick-ass signs. Hope to see you around in some other forums and threads.

Mon, 09/27/2004 - 11:33

jase

worker bee

From: the wet spot

Joined: 09/27/2004

Thanks. Here are some others (the forum blocked me from posting more than three):

[IMG]http://www.bucketweb.com/signs/willbreakdance.gif[/IMG]
[IMG]http://www.bucketweb.com/signs/ilearned.gif[/IMG]
[IMG]http://www.bucketweb.com/signs/iamnot.gif[/IMG]

Cheers,

__________________________

Mon, 09/27/2004 - 11:56

Undertow

Joined: 09/26/2004

That breakdance one is awesome!

Mon, 09/27/2004 - 14:32

ireLocus

AKA ADJ

Joined: 09/23/2004

well I can't dance, but I can break things. rock on jase.

__________________________

Mon, 09/27/2004 - 18:42

Iron Lung

From: Merry England

Joined: 06/19/2004

Another sign:
It's not meant to be funny...but it just is
[IMG]http://science.ntu.ac.uk/msor/skg/Bitmaps/Outback17.gif[/IMG]

__________________________

[IMG]http://www.dragonbox.co.uk/banner.jpg[/IMG]
[COLOR=pink][SIZE=1][B]Look at your watch now
You're still a super [COLOR=Red]hot[/COLOR] female[/B][/SIZE][/COLOR]

Mon, 09/27/2004 - 18:47

owenwarland

From: High School, Professor's RM 308

Joined: 11/02/2003

What in the name of God? Is it New Members week or something? Well welcome to a place where signs from the dark gods are prevalent.

Mon, 09/27/2004 - 20:57

elrobotico

From: A suburb outside Vancouver, BC, known as the NINTH CIRCLE OF HELL. Most old people prefer to call it Coquitlam though.

Joined: 08/11/2004

I'll just be uncreative and say welcome.

__________________________

[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v494/dancingpiratemonkeyrobot/elroboticosig.jpg[/IMG]