
Myk and Calvin
The view
SHE thinks I am sexy.
"You're the most sexiest man on Newsvine," Kymlee said.
Well, I was a little embarrassed by that. Granted, that's all a matter of personal taste but there was some pretty stiff competition.
"I'm not even the sexiest man in this room," I said sheepishly.
"No, I said you are the most sexiest man on Newsvine," she said again. Kymlee, if you don't know it, is not exactly a wallflower about her opinions. It's not good to disagree with her.
Still, I was having a hard time agreeing. You see, I had just driven up with Calvin. Porn stars were more subtle than the people ( I say 'people' for a reason ) throwing themselves at that guy. We met up at the Thrifty car rental place. He was at the counter, a couple was in line beyond him. I walked around them and stood next to him so we could talk while we waited. The lady behind him looked at me funny, like I was cutting in line.
"It's okay," I said, "We're brothers." She kept staring at me.
"You're not buying it?" I asked. "Why, because I'm taller??"
Calvin turns and smiles at her. She smiles back at him. "No problem," she said, her voice a little raspy. She should see a doctor for an antihistamine, I thought, in my heterosexual stupor.
Meanwhile, the girl behind the counter was completely flustered. Watching her move around at a snail's pace while we wanted to get on the road was a real exercise in Zen. She had to write everything twice, ask everything twice. Every time she looked at Calvin her hands shook a little. Too much caffeine, I thought. Then she forgot the keys. A few minutes later she comes back and we're finally ready to go. As we walk away, I turn back to look at her and she is still staring after us. Odd, I thought, in my heterosexual stupor.
We get the car - turns out she upgraded us for free to a red Mustang convertible. Isn't that lucky? I thought in my heterosexual stupor.
We pull up to the exit. A Sikh is there. I know this because he is in a turban and I am so multicultural.
"Hey handsome guy," he says to Calvin in a Punjab accent and comes out of his booth. "What are you going to do when all of the girls stop you?"
He leans in and looks at the back of the girl-less car, then back at Calvin, who is too cool to print off directions and is busy thumbing away on his cell.
"Oh, and you got an iPhone! That's nice," he looks at it and then at Calvin. "When do you come back?"
"Tomorrow, around this time, " Calvin replies in his heterosexual stupor.
"I'll be here," our new friend in the turban says.
We get on the highway and I mention to Calvin that, for Ontario, California, he is like George Clooney and Brad Pitt combined. He states he doesn't know what I am talking about, which is just the kind of thing Brad Clooney would say.
Calvin, you see, has what scientists call "the Kavorka." Science has no explanation for The Kavorka, any more than we have an explanation for Esther Williams swimming pools or why anyone ever thought Microsoft Bob was a good idea. The Kavorka is what it is. I learned more about the Kavorka this past weekend. I also learned that women talk to you more if you're carrying a box full of liquor, something that had been unknown to me before.
"Is there a need for all this liquor?" I asked, as we left the second liquor store on the way to the lodge. "With all of the meetings about citizen journalism and improving the community I am not sure there will be much time for drinking. I brought Boggle."
Calvin looked at me like I had just asked him to fly the car to Cuba and then shook his head and off we drove again. It turns out that I was wrong and they actually did already have alcohol at what can only be described as the best possible place to hold a Newsvine User Group Meeting On Citizen Journalism and Improving The Community. But they didn't have cigars. Or Boggle. So I knew I could add some value.
Still, this article is about how I became the sexiest man on Newsvine and I have to tell you, it wasn't easy. Everyone already knows Mykola is the mack daddy of Newsvine, Walt is a rock star, Winsome Cowboy is funner than me ( and that's without mentioning the stilts - humor I could compete with, but not stilts ), Lughshand is a poet and so genuinely nice I wanted to plant a dead hooker in his bed out of resentment that I could never be that nice, and that was without Orlando being in the mix yet - I didn't post a picture of Orlando because Celestina is in them and she asked me not to publish any incriminating photos of her - all of the pictures she is in are incriminating.
Then there was Calvin which, as I have already discussed, is considerable competition.
Yet the signs were there. For example, Celestina was very quiet at one point.
"Can you try to keep it down?" I asked.
"F*** off," she said.
I laughed.
"Do you have issues?" she asked.
"Ummm, no." That clinched it for her. Clearly she was hopelessly enchanted with me and wished I had some mental disorder that would ruin my mystique.
"Walk away now," she said. I could sense her voice breaking a little.
**********
"Well, I guess it's possible," I said to Kymlee. "Even Celestina, who is really, really nice, is clearly put out that I turned out so be so outrageously sexy in real life too. Almost hostile."
"No," Kymlee said again, her voice rising a little more, "I said you are the most SEXIST man on Newsvine!"
Oh. She said sexist. Yeah, I can totally win that one.
Cash,
I think your Walt and Winsome picture, and caption, are the funniest thing I have ever seen on Newsvine. I do believe you deserve a RAV for that alone.
They don't call me the Breaker of Knees for nothing, buddy.
This article is hilarious, Cash. Your finest piece of writing!
It's wonderful how Newsvine Meets are developing into periods of illuminating gatherings of like minded people.
Minds had little to do with any of it.
Oh please. Like you've ever said anything "sheepishly."
And, Walt, fyi? Winsome will curl up to pretty much anybody, so don't you go thinkin' you've managed to bed the impossibly dream.
so don't you go thinkin' you've managed to bed the impossibly dream.
What winsome and have together is something you will never understand. I did my best to not succumb to his clowney charms but, damnit, I'm only human! The night we shared was an orgy of passion and carnal innovation that would have put you into therapy. His fevered howls of pleasure still echo through the forest.
Oh please. Columbus, OH is still reeling. Why do you think hotel security came to our door three times?
Carnal innovation. Pfft. Where do you think he learned all that stuff? The circus?
Myk looks better with his hair growing in.
Walt looks better with a cigarette and no shirt being spooned by Martin.
I thought Winsome really looked like a baby.
I'm so disappointed. ;)
Damn. Hate having to live vicariously.
Hanging on every word...
...more lascivious details required to complete image of Vinemeet West depravity..
...please comply.
This is too funny.
You had Boggle?! You never told me.
You spent so much time watching music videos about World of Warcraft ( not ven the game itself - videos about the game )
Well, if we had had a REAL Internet connection, it wouldn't have taken 30 minutes to watch a six minutes video. LOL NEXT Vinemeet West (who is in charge? I wouldn't mind being in charge of our connection) we need to plan more for us Internet addicts.
and using your occult Wiccan High Priestess powers to summon that squirrel you just never noticed.
LOL Did you really mean to tease a witch on the Dark of Moon. ROFL Actually, I think it was the presence of so many NUTS. I was far more successful summoning coyotes with grill leftovers, I think.
It's too bad you don't have a Facebook profile, Cash, you, like Oluseye Bassir, could support the Foundation for the protection of Swedish underwear models
OK, I joined.
Don't you call me apathetic.
Dennis, maybe you should create a Turkish chapter of the Foundation. ;)
As it stands now, I am the Turkish Chapter.
Seriously hilarious, and frighteningly close to true.
What's wrong with being sexy?
Well, Cash is so shy, so unassuming and quiet. I've never seen anyone who shuns attention the way Cash does. His sexy clearly makes him uncomfortable.
It's okay, Cash! Embrace your sexy! Revel in it, enjoy it. For god's sake, flaunt it.
Oh Cash, you know I read it. I read EVERYTHING about you.
Oh Cash, you know I read it. I read EVERYTHING about you.
Now you have two fans, buddy!
Cash, I'm going to have to report this article because of the mis-leading title.
Per the title, I was fully expecting to come on here and read about Walt. Imagine my disappointment.
So you have a choice. Either I see some sexy-shirtless-singing Cash pictures, or you get reported for the title.
:P
Sexy-singing (though shirted) Cash photo en route to Pamela Drew....
Damn, I was hoping for something a little more revealing than a shirted Cash. What's on that video Calvin?
I would also like to see that video - who was that british girl that showed up? :-P
Sorry Pamela, Lady Scientist is the only one with the necessary security clearance.
Am I the only person who definitely *does not* want to see the video? Actually, I bet Celestina shares my views on that matter ;)
That was Sarah. ;-)
Am I the only person who definitely *does not* want to see the video? Actually, I bet Celestina shares my views on that matter ;)
Bah, now we have to see the video.
Ahem. Stacy and Pamela, the only objectification in my column will be done by me, thankyouverymuch.
Nuh uh uh! Less talking, more stripping.
Actually, I bet Celestina shares my views on that matter ;)
Well, from what I hear I could use the footage to get monster roles in B-rate films or possibly frighten off any number of potential thieves, rapists, or in-laws. Not sure that means I really want to see it, though. *grin*
Send me the damn video. NOW.
Thanks!
Well, from what I hear I could use the footage to get monster roles in B-rate films
Or you could play a Mike Tyson to my Evander Holyfield ;)
By the way, I think Celestina is getting (or maybe perceiving) a bad rep for Friday night. Actually, I thought you were quite adorable, if a little buzzed.
Do you remember handing me the apple (the red apple, that is not the green one), each time I disagreed with you ? I would set it down and then continue arguing and you would, very deliberately, pick it back up and put it back into my hand - at which point I would stop yammering and instead ponder the meaning of the apple. What a kind way of getting someone to shut their trap and to chill out :)
It worked so well that I think I will go get some red apples to use in the office.
*mental note, when/if meeting Calvin, carry red apple just in case*
Celestina, Have you passed any of that corn yet?
Calvin--
That apple bit is brilliant! Wish I'd thought of that...er...I mean...I wish I remembered thinking of that.
Winsome--
Yep. You should be getting it in the mail, soon.
Gwenny can cook.
You were impressed by steak and eggs. Wow, I should have made spaghetti. A gay man once proposed to me after eating my spaghetti. LOL
Plus, after hearing her stories, nothing I ever do could faze her!
::giggle:: Funny that such a boring person has so many interesting stories, huh? I'll never figure it out.
Am I the only person who definitely *does not* want to see the video?
Yes you are the only one...
Cash, I'm glad you cleaned that all up. I don't remember you drinking so I just knew you couldn't make such an egregious mistake in thinking I said you were the sexiest man on Newsvine. I have yet to meet that fellow. And I suppose I'll have to be there to believe that Calvin is so sexy and charismatic that he was being ogled like a celebrity piece of meat...
And I suppose I'll have to be there to believe that Calvin is so sexy and charismatic that he was being ogled like a celebrity piece of meat...
It only happens at Ontario airport.
I asked you THREE times if that is what you were saying.
Yes I remember the conversation...and there is the possibility that my ability to enunciate was affected but the booze...All I'm saying is that I would have never said you were the sexiest...So as long as your recollection includes me finally saying clearly that you are the most SEXIST, then we're all good. :-)
I've been informed by my wife that the winsome/Walt photo must be removed. She works at a bank and has a professional reputation to maintain. :P
Cash, could you do that for me before I get killed?
Walt, man, you have to sacrifice for the greater good here. The laughs that photo and accompanying caption provide to the good people of Newsvine far outweighs any financial and personal ramifications that you and your wife will suffer.
She works at a bank and has a professional reputation to maintain. :P
And yet she married you.....quite a conundrum. :P
I hate to be a wet blanket, but apparently this is still not acceptable. Please remove the photo before I am damned to domestic Hell.
But Walt, is it okay if Cash emails it to me privately? I NEED that photo.
Have we any proof that said wife - lady scientist - actually exists?
Good story. You made me laugh and that's always a good thing.
Thank you Calvin, I got the picture of Cash and it's the perfect blend of cool musician and smokin' hot!! I'm infatuated enough by the image I can't even find the power to react to the chauvanistic remark. :~)
That's her in the picture, with duct tape over her mouth. Blonde, beautiful and silent - as God intended all women to be.
Is the blonde barbie bound to the blow up doll in the closet?
;) :)
OK, my wife checked this thread to make sure the picture is gone (thanks, by the way). NOW she's going to kick your ass for the duct tape comment.
Hi, This is Walt's wife. Thanks for understanding, but this is a very small town - gossip....
Was great having met all of you guys, hope to see you next time, hopefully soon.....
enjoyed
Ca-Ching Cash. Well done.
You certainly look like the sexiest man on NewsVine, Cash, so Kymlee has LOTS of competition. I was suitably impressed by you and the guitar! :o)
I almost brought the stuff to bake a pie to Vinemeet. Not sure why I changed my mind. Maybe I figured we wouldn't really have a place to make it.
Alas and alack, Cash, even though you might be the sexiest man, i don't appeal to a uy through his stomach!! I am a truly liberated woman and pies and me, frozen or otherwise, do not sit easily together!
I prefer to get a chef in while we get on with the loving!!! :o)
Get a room, you two. (oh wait, we disabled Chat)
;)
Yeah, bring back chat! It gave us all something to agree upon in our complaining, that it sucked and needed more features ;)
Hell, yeah. Chat was a beautiful opportunity to discuss your incompetence. It was a lot of fun to kill, too. We really need it back. Thank you.
Besides, an NDC is nothing without a nonsensical chatroom.
Don't you guys even start whining about wanting chat back...
It sat there, taking up space on every single article and seed page for over a year, and no one ever used it (aside from that very first 72 hour continuous chat)! We even built the chat lounge, which was the equivalent of bringing in the crash cart.... and still no pulse.
So don't sit there, months after we removed it, and tell us that you actually want it back, because I know none of you whiners would ever use it.
/rant-over
*grin*
So, Calvin, ... :)
Yeah, people always seem to appreciate something when it is not there!! :o)
no one ever used it
About once a week I went in and waited for a bit. I love to chat. But if the powers that be are unable to provide us with chat, there is no freaking reason we can't pop on to IRC (I prefer the mIRC, fyi) and have chats there . .might even lure new users to Newsvine. mIRC, it's not just for sex rpg anymore. LOL
If anyone is interested, I can go and create a channel. I seldom use IRC anymore, as I prefer WoW, but it has a tiny footprint and run with almost anything else.
Hey...we used it! We used it at NDC's and AOD's! We just never used it for anything, you know, upstanding and respectable.
Come to think of it, I'd *rather* have that stuff in Chat (than in threads) ;)
Well, there's always that ole forum idea...
aaawww...so sad...lost out again, eh Cash. So is it back to my teddy for cuddles!! :o(
PS...I like the idea of 'sweet lovin'. Makes me even more determined to get some of it...:o)
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