Yet another intro thread
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I've been meaning to make an introduction thread here for a while, but since I'm a lazy guy, I procrastinate. A lot.
But when I saw Max Barry on the official website, I just had to do this.
Barry got me into reading. Sure, back at school I read tons of books, but I only did it because I had to. When I got to college, I was glad I'd never have to crack a non-technical book ever again.
But then, a couple of years ago I started playing a little online game called [url=http://www.nationstates.net/]NationStates[/url], which was surprisingly fun. The website said the game was based on a novel by some guy named Max Barry. I pondered, pondered and someday I decided to get that book, Jennifer Government. Even though it was nothing like the game, I just loved it.
Now, I have a shelf full of books ranging from John Grisham to some polish author the library guy said was great, but I don't see it. The point is, I'm reading again, but this time it's because I want to.
Which led me to Chuck Palahniuk. I started with Fight Club, shortly followed by Diary. Then I kinda forgot all about him, because I went through a mafioso phase, on which I read 4 books by Mario Puzo.
Until about 2 months ago, when I was at a newsstand to buy my favorite sports newspaper, and I saw on the cover of Playboy magazine, "A short story by Chuck Palahniuk". I never knew he did short stories, which I enjoy reading more than novels, to be honest. I pondered, pondered and decided to get it. First time I ever buy porn, and it really is for the articles (you can get enough free porn on the web, anyway).
It was that short story by Chef Assassin, from Haunted. The minute I saw it was a book filled with short stories, I had to get it.
And I was blown away, really. My favorite one is Exodus, it still makes me sad, angry and happy everytime I read it.
So, here I am.
Oh, a bit about myself too, I guess. I'm a guy, 21. I study computer science, and I live in São Paulo, Brazil.
There are articles in Playboy? Damn. My eyes never wander away from the breasts.
Devouring mountains and shitting boulders since 1978.
[QUOTE=chad orr;1038856]There are articles in Playboy? Damn. My eyes never wander away from the breasts.[/QUOTE]
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Well, you're not wrong! haha
And Barcelona is about to play Lyon in an hour, let's see what Ronaldinho will do. Should be a great game 
hah, barca boy will love you.
Bemvindo, meu.
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Well, you're not wrong! haha
And Barcelona is about to play Lyon in an hour, let's see what Ronaldinho will do. Should be a great game :D[/QUOTE]
Woah Scerpica is right!!!!
Im Irelands number 1 Barca fan. I go to 7 games a season. My local newspaper printed a photo of me and Ronaldinho from last year.
Its great that you arrived here. Truly great.
Welcome!!!
Has a long-intro fad begun, then?
Welcome latin american brother!
you make me realize that I should check the local issue of playboy in order to see if they had published the short story.
[QUOTE=Barca Boy;1038880]Im Irelands number 1 Barca fan. I go to 7 games a season. My local newspaper printed a photo of me and Ronaldinho from last year.[/QUOTE]
Haha, that's pretty cool!
Barcelona won 3-0 yesterday, good game by Messi, I'm sure you must be happy 
I'm a bit of a sports freak, really. When I see a sport, I just have to know more about it 
A few months ago I learned the rules of cricket and aussie rules football. When I was younger I practiced rugby with a local team for about a month until it was too tough for me. One of my favorite sports to watch is ice hockey (go Colorado Avalanche!). I love kart-racing even though I hate driving. The list goes on
Thanks for the welcome, guys!
Hello and Welcome
My claim to fame is that I met Ronaldinho!!!!
Have a nice stay.