Sign up here for blinding!

[Mercutio]

Bethke's back (http://www.randi.org/vbulletin/showthread.php?s=&threadid=51017), with the promise of an even more spectacular demonstration, at or before TAM3!

Now...he has not specified a blinding, but just in case, I think it would be helpful to have a list started.

1) Mercutio

[TruthSeeker]

If it applies to non-attendees, I'd be honoured to be on the list.

Where does one buy books on tape?

[Luciana]

I'll add my name, just in case.

Though I doubt that God could find me these days, we haven't contacted each other for a while.

ok, then...

1) Mercutio
2) Luciana Nery

[duppyraces]

Originally posted by Mercutio
Bethke's back (http://www.randi.org/vbulletin/showthread.php?s=&threadid=51017), with the promise of an even more spectacular demonstration, at or before TAM3!

Now...he has not specified a blinding, but just in case, I think it would be helpful to have a list started.

1) Mercutio
Sign me up!

Oh, wait. I thought you said binding. Aww geee....well....forget it.

Although blinding may not be half bad.

[Psiload]

I'm gambling large. I just spent $4 grand on corrective laser eye surgery. Call me Mr. Vegas, and put me on the list.

[renata]

Sign me up!

[Lisa Simpson]

I'm with TruthSeeker, if it applies to non-attendees, sign me up.

[Suezoled]

I'm game.

I'm already half-blind, so the rest should be easy for Bethke.

[Doubt]

One fool to rule them all,
One fool to find them,
One fool to bring them all and in the darkness blind them
In the land of Bethke where shadows lie.


Blind me please.

[Cleopatra]

If he can demonstrate his powers simultaneously in other continents then please include me in the list.

Admit it guys. TAM without Bethke is like kebab without onions. :D

[Luciana]

Just to add that I'm feeling duped.

I've joined in the very first Bethke list, back in 2001.

I demand my money back.

[Mr. Skinny]

I'm on the original blinding list, but just in case Paul lost it, continue to count me in.

Please hurry up and do it though, Paul. I'm due for a new eye exam and corrective lenses, so you can keep me from wasting my money. I can use the funds toward my cane and guide dog instead. :)

[geni]

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(damn this isn't wikwipedia we don't sign like that here)

Ok sighn me up

[The Central Scrutinizer]

After all the guys have been blinded, the Skepchicks will make their pajama party clothing optional. Just to taunt us. :mad:

[CFLarsen]

Me! Me! Blind me!

[renata]

Originally posted by The Central Scrutinizer
After all the guys have been blinded, the Skepchicks will make their pajama party clothing optional. Just to taunt us. :mad:

Yes, but the blind skepchicks will not be nearly as discriminating as we usually are. Look (hee) on the bright side.

[kittynh]

I can't see anything anyway!


I remember last year thinking how cool it would be if someone broke into the electrical system for the hotel. You know, like in the movies, there would be one big swtich you would just pull and all the lights would go out!

I wonder if this has an opposite effect? For instance, my nephew is blind? Would he then be able to see?

Go ahead, take what little eyesight I have left!

[MoeFaux]

I thought it said "binding" too. Oh well.



I'm already blind.

[Mercutio]

Ok, we can start a separate list for binding...not Bethke, though...hmmmmm.....well, if no one else will volunteer...

[CFLarsen]

Originally posted by MoeFaux
I thought it said "binding" too. Oh well.

That can be arranged.

Originally posted by MoeFaux
I'm already blind.

Silk or velvet?

[MoeFaux]

Don't be silly, Claus.











Leather.

[CFLarsen]

Originally posted by MoeFaux
Leather.

Black, I hope?

[duppyraces]

Originally posted by MoeFaux
Don't be silly, Claus.











Leather.
That was my first thought. Although I think I am changing somewhat as I get older. The fairer fabrics are starting to sound...exotic.

[El Greco]

I'm also up for some long distance blinding. I'll also offer a small hint to Paul: You can succeed with me pretty easily with a couple of Sophie Marceau photos:

[rebecca]

Please add my name to both lists (blinded and bound).

Thanks.

[MoeFaux]

You'll have to take off the goggles.

[rebecca]

For which?

[duppyraces]

Originally posted by rebecca
For which?
I say keep them on for both.

[Electric Monk]

Ooh! I missed out last time. Put me on the list!

If we're blinded before the PJP does that mean that the Security Team has 30 minutes to feel the skepchicks instead of look at them?

Just asking.

(Now where can I learn braille at the last minute...)

[Lisa Simpson]

But the goggles might protect her from the blinding mojo itself.

[duppyraces]

Originally posted by Lisa Simpson
But the goggles might protect her from the blinding mojo itself.
But they'd look damned cute.

[CFLarsen]

Originally posted by MoeFaux
You'll have to take off the goggles.

I agree. Otherwise, you'll look like Jame Gumb.

[kittynh]

YOU FOOLS!!!

It has started already.

It starts a letter at a time. Blinding, binding....

I'm immune cause I"m still a cristian.

domed domed domed al f yo!

[duppyraces]

Originally posted by CFLarsen
I agree. Otherwise, you'll look like Jame Gumb.
Better than Hester Mofet.

[Ed Baehr]

In the kingdom of the blind the one eyed man is king.

So sign me up for one eye.

It's good to be king.

Ed Baehr

[CFLarsen]

Originally posted by duppyraces
Better than Hester Mofet.

Certainly better than Billy Rubin.

[duppyraces]

Originally posted by CFLarsen
Certainly better than Billy Rubin.
As long as you don't pull a Multiple Miggs, I'm sure we'll be fine.

[CFLarsen]

Originally posted by duppyraces
As long as you don't pull a Multiple Miggs, I'm sure we'll be fine.

As for me, when you want a good laugh, you will find me in fine state... fat and sleek, a true hog of Epicurus's herd.

[duppyraces]

Originally posted by CFLarsen
As for me, when you want a good laugh, you will find me in fine state... fat and sleek, a true hog of Epicurus's herd.
Remarkable boy. I do admire your courage. I think I'll eat your heart.

Yeeeeah...that was good. Now before we lose everyone....;)

[Eos of the Eons]

If you need anybody else, sign me up!

[SkepticScott]

Put me on the b-L-inding list too!

[Hutch]

What the hey, been called blind more than once during my soccer refereeing career, so sign me in.

[Paul C. Anagnostopoulos]

I'm tired and bored with blinding. Can't he make us deaf, or cut out our tongues, or swap our sexes, or something more interesting?

~~ Paul

[Kiless]

Uh, I'll sign up but what does this involve?

[Lisa Simpson]

Originally posted by Paul C. Anagnostopoulos
I'm tired and bored with blinding. Can't he make us deaf, or cut out our tongues, or swap our sexes, or something more interesting?

~~ Paul

Umm...although the ability to pee standing up sounds interesting, I'd really rather not be a guy.

However, I do know a little American Sign Language, so deafness would be my choice of the above.

[Hutch]

Originally posted by Lisa Simpson
Umm...although the ability to pee standing up sounds interesting, I'd really rather not be a guy.

Ummm, Lisa, actually you don't have to be a guy, according to this site (http://myvag.net/blog/2004/09/24/000070.php) NOTE: Adult content and use of words like vag*** and mastur****** for any sensitive folks.

:jaw:

[exarch]

Sign me up for tying Rebecca and Moe up.

And for the blinding list. I've been doing things that supposedly make you go blind for years. I can deal with Bethke's curse.

[citytom]

Blinding???!! Faget about it!

[duppyraces]

Originally posted by exarch
Sign me up for tying Rebecca and Moe up.

And Duppyraces. Wouldn't want to make the new people feel left out.

[Tricky]

Originally posted by duppyraces
And Duppyraces. Wouldn't want to make the new people feel left out.
Duppy, I predict you will not need to worry about being left out. In your short time here, you have generated a considerable following (myself included).

And oh yes, I was one of the original blindees, and I must say it has come true. In fact, I have been blinded twice. Once on the living room windows and once on the sliding patio door.

[exarch]

Originally posted by duppyraces
And Duppyraces. Wouldn't want to make the new people feel left out.I will try my very best not to make you feel left out.

I hope you like chocolate ...

[CFLarsen]

Originally posted by Paul C. Anagnostopoulos
or swap our sexes, or something more interesting?

What, you want to be a man? :D

[Zep]

I can get blind all by myself, thanks all the same. But since I'm fairly discriminating in what I imbibe to do that (Chateau Neuf de Pape, for example), I wouldn't mind being blinded for free.

AND I'm in the southern hemisphere, which may make Bethke's spell go backwards anyway (I truly don't need these specs these days).

AND I'm in a different time zone, so maybe only my feet will be blinded...

Hmmm... I'll await the production of evidence, but not with bated breath.

[duppyraces]

Originally posted by exarch
I will try my very best not to make you feel left out.

I hope you like chocolate ...
No, I'm an old fashioned girl. Laudanum or absinthe will do nicely.

[exarch]

Originally posted by duppyraces
No, I'm an old fashioned girl. Laudanum or absinthe will do nicely.Well, I could also offer you some chloroform, but I'm trying to keep it subtle ...

[duppyraces]

Originally posted by exarch
Well, I could also offer you some chloroform, but I'm trying to keep it subtle ...
Okay, now that one actually did make me laugh out loud. Just make sure I don't wake up with a missing kidney or something. Oh, and make sure I do wake up. I tend to appreciate life as an athiest more than I ever did as a Christian.

[Eos of the Eons]

Oh, I wanna see if DR goes to Belgium after TAM...she could travel there with exarch. If he doesnt' resort to cholorform, then it would be an awesome way to travel...a chivalrous man to protect the damsel on her voyage. exarch, put on your travel agent and guide hat, and behave, um, well...protectively ;)

How long have you been atheist now DR?

[T'ai Chi]

I've got glasses... I'm already more than halfway there!

[duppyraces]

Originally posted by Eos of the Eons

How long have you been atheist now DR?

My second big laugh of the day! Geez, normally when I hear that question, all my defenses go up as it's someone trying to convert me back. This forum is like sanctuary. Well, since you asked...I was a hard core Born Again Christian for years. And the more in depth I studied it trying to be a "better" Christian, the more I saw the Wizard of Oz was a man behind a curtain. While I certainly believe there are forces or processes out there that we would have a hell of a time conceiving or perceiving with our little puny brains and senses, I'd say I haven't believed in the Man with the Beard for about 14 years. And I'm not talking about Paul A. :D Damn, time flies.

Now Loki is a god I DO believe in. That one seems to rule my life.

What about you?

[duppyraces]

Oh, and when I say forces and processes, I'm hoping you all know I'm speaking of things like quantum physics and beyond time and the visible universe...not ESP and faith healing. :p

[Eos of the Eons]

LOL, me a converter (back to any religion), hahahahahahahaaaa!!
http://www.members.shaw.ca/eostory/ROTF25.GIF

Man, at least you'll have more time to get to know us. You can check out my website http://www.members.shaw.ca/eostory/

I've been atheist/humanist/Bright, etc. My whole life. I tried religion, but gave that up after reading the bible and a few other alarming experiences. Every time I'm in a church and hear stupid things like "HIV/AIDS is a curse from God for Gays" (this in a United Church of all places), I want to scream.

I've always been a skeptic too. Questioning everything and looking up information avidly. Any questions...I can usually find some sort of of answer from the vast resources on the net or even in my books at home.

I respect those like some skepchicks here that are Christian and skeptic, but I just cannot do it myself. I hold no malice to Christians as a whole, just to trying to convert others that are just fine, thank you. So you can see, I would be the last person to think of as the sort trying to convert others to anything.

So, thank you for taking the plunge and answering my question! I have a great curiosity about others' life experiences. I hope I don't come across as a snoop, just curious :)


Oh, I should add that you are welcome to post a hello to everybody in the thread: http://forums.randi.org/showthread.php?s=&postid=1870742744#post1870742744

[Girl 6]

Blind me, baby! :D

[duppyraces]

Originally posted by Eos of the Eons
LOL, me a converter (back to any religion),

So, thank you for taking the plunge and answering my question! I have a great curiosity about others' life experiences. I hope I don't come across as a snoop, just curious :)


Are you kidding? I *love* finding out what makes others tick. I'm the last one to call you a snoop. I'm the same way. Like you, I'm far from knocking any in this forum for whatever beliefs they may hold, as we are all questioners and delvers here and that is what I respect.

[Cleopatra]

I hope that Bethke leaves one of us at least with one eye so as he can type the news and spread them to the world...

[Mercutio]

Originally posted by Cleopatra
I hope that Bethke leaves one of us at least with one eye so as he can type the news and spread them to the world... I promise I will find someone to dictate to. Perhaps the Weekly World News (http://www.weeklyworldnews.com/) should be alerted...I am sure their reporters would have the proper protective gear...tinfoil hats, etc....

[Cleopatra]

I am sorry, is this site a comic site?

I hope it is!

LOL

[Mercutio]

Originally posted by Cleopatra
I am sorry, is this site a comic site?

I hope it is!

LOL It is a supermarket tabloid...a newspaper on sale at the checkout counter of stores across the US, along with the National Enquirer (http://www.nationalenquirer.com/) and Star Magazine (http://www.starmagazine.com/). Of the three, the Weekly World News is by far the most honest (about its complete lack of any factual news). It is the place to go for information about Bat Boy (http://www.weeklyworldnews.com/features/chamber/52041), for instance.

[Tricky]

Originally posted by duppyraces

Now Loki is a god I DO believe in. That one seems to rule my life.

What about you?
Ah, yes, that REAL old time religion. (http://www.skepticfiles.org/weird/oldtimen.htm) (to the tune of "Old Time Religion", what else?)

We shall sing in praise of Loki
He's the old Norse god of chaos
Which is why this verse doesn't rhyme or scan or anything
But it's good enough for me.

[duppyraces]

Originally posted by Tricky
Ah, yes, that REAL old time religion. (http://www.skepticfiles.org/weird/oldtimen.htm) (to the tune of "Old Time Religion", what else?)
I love that whole song. :D And I plan on doing all of it this week!

[Tricky]

Originally posted by duppyraces
I love that whole song. :D And I plan on doing all of it this week!
Singing it, or reliving it?

[duppyraces]

Originally posted by Tricky
Singing it, or reliving it?
I'm not sure yet. I left it vague to keep my options open.

Is it Thursday yet?