"People have fallen into a foolish habit of speaking of orthodoxy as something heavy, humdrum, and safe. There never was anything so perilous or so exciting as orthodoxy."

- G.K. Chesterton
Prodigal Here, Touching Base

The latest book update at Mysterium Tremendum includes an opportunity for those interested in helping a young novelist refine his masterpiece. ;-)

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1. Raindream - 08/16/2005 2:41 am CDT

I wish I could make an inflammatory comment which would send this post to the Top 10 list.

2. The Incredible Hulk - 08/16/2005 2:45 am CDT

Hulk smash puny Word Tag Meme.

3. The Thing - 08/16/2005 4:33 am CDT

It's clobberin' time!

4. Galactus - 08/16/2005 5:13 am CDT

I think I'm just going to eat your planet and be done with everything except the Word Tag Meme. That's a keeper.

Go tell 'em, Norrin Radd.

5. Superman - 08/16/2005 9:48 am CDT

I wouldn't say this to his face, but that Hulk is a whuse, a real hot head. Ol' Luther could take him out.

6. The Incredible Hulk - 08/16/2005 9:52 am CDT

Superperson not much super speller.
Even Hulk know how wuss spelled.

7. Batman - 08/16/2005 9:52 am CDT

Anyone seen Shrode or Alan lately? Their sons have all my costumes, and I kind of need them back.

8. The Incredible Hulk - 08/16/2005 9:55 am CDT

Batperson been cave too long if he think that funny.

9. Dora the Explorer - 08/16/2005 9:55 am CDT

Hulk, cut it out. You too, Superman, or I'll dig into my backpack and go all "El Mariachi" on both a y'all fools.

10. The Incredible Hulk - 08/16/2005 9:59 am CDT

This getting weird.
Hulk conflicted over little girl of Latin origin. Smash her or no smash her? Hulk's confusion reflective of Hulk's existential crisis.

11. The Flash - 08/16/2005 10:06 am CDT

Hulk's only confused because I'm keeping him dizzy running circles around him.

Flash is Flash, Flash is Cool...

12. The Incredible Hulk - 08/16/2005 10:09 am CDT

Hulk always thought Flash "iffy," if you know what Hulk saying. Any puny human wears red tights and known for running fast "iffy" in Hulk's book.

13. Northstar (from Alpha Flight) - 08/16/2005 10:59 am CDT

"Iffy" coming from an ol' barrel-chested, bare-chested, puffy little green marshmellow like yourself, Hulkie-wulkie?

Come on up the ol' down escalator, you big green monstah.

14. Northstar (from Alpha Flight) - 08/16/2005 11:02 am CDT

BTW, Gatorade is definitely yellow.

15. Tonto - 08/16/2005 11:17 am CDT

Hulk, me not show you how talk like white man so Hulk talk trash.

Since Tonto kemosabe wear light blue skin tight cowboy outfit, Tonto keep mouth shut about Flash.

16. Pocahontas - 08/16/2005 11:38 am CDT

Don't put yourself down, Tonto. You are just as good as any of the so-called men on this thread.

Dora, YOU GO GIRL!!! YEEEEH-AAAHH!!!!

17. Howard Dean - 08/16/2005 12:18 pm CDT

To: Pocahontas, though I don't believe that's who you really are.

Your spelling of the word YEEEEH-AAAHH!!!! is exactly like the one I use in my now famous rally yell. The patent is pending, so please express yourself differently or I may have to sue for infringing copyright.

Your friend in democracy,

Howard

** Uniting the Country To Oppose the Bush Dynesty **

18. Cochise - 08/16/2005 12:21 pm CDT

Pocahontas lead young warrior who follow man in light blue bodysuit down wrong river.

Little explorer use word "fool" at too young age. She not go anywhere.

Flash on other hand go fast. Thing go hard. Hulk good speller but no can word meme worth flip.

19. Geronimo - 08/16/2005 12:23 pm CDT

Howard Dean no can spell either. What "Dynesty?" TV show with Joan Collins?

20. Tonto - 08/16/2005 1:03 pm CDT

Whoah, Scout. Cochise way bitter. Cochise no have hook-up with cowboy who own silver mine, not to mention residuals from being TV star like Tonto (Tonto admit contract not exactly generous, though. Me call Johnnie Cochran but then he die). Cochise also jealous about striking out with Pocahontas.

BTW, Pocahontas, IM me so we go to Starbucks later, 'kay?

21. Hulk - 08/16/2005 1:09 pm CDT

Jared, me overnight you marked-up copy of Black Dog Man Thursday. Hulk smash! Grammar atrocious. Hulk use three red pens. Hulk seen better syntax in George W. Bush extemporaneous speeches.

Hulk like plot, though. Remind Hulk of Venerable Bede, Danielle Steele, and Frank Peretti all at same time.

22. The Incredible Hulk - 08/16/2005 1:15 pm CDT

Arggh. Someone impersonating Hulk. Last Hulk not real. Probably gray imitation. This Hulk real one, and mean green, baby.

Also, Hulk not happy with crowd gathered. No steal Hulk's shtik unless can be funny.
Wait second: Let Hulk re-read comments . . .

Nope. No one funny like Hulk.

23. The Incredible Hulk - 08/16/2005 1:17 pm CDT

Oops, Hulk forgot.
Real Hulk -- that me -- read Black Dog Puny Human and find it extraordinary work of staggering genius. Maybe typo here and there, but no "atrocious grammar."
Fake, gray Hulk two comments up not know what talking about. He not know Bede from hole in ground.

24. Crazy Horse - 08/16/2005 1:20 pm CDT

Maybe other Hulk She-Hulk. Crazy Horse partial to She-Hulk.

25. Sitting Bull - 08/16/2005 1:22 pm CDT

Black Dog Puny Human sound like one weird yarn.

26. The Credible Hulk - 08/16/2005 1:24 pm CDT

Incredible Hulk, you unbelievable. Me never say me you.

As for Bede, me pretty sure he is in hole in ground, so me not sure why talk that.

27. Apache Chief - 08/16/2005 1:25 pm CDT

EEEEEE-NECK-CHUUUUUUUK!!!!! Both Hulks run 'way from giant Indian friend of Zan, Jana, and Gleek.

28. Wonder Woman - 08/16/2005 2:25 pm CDT

This is hilarious. I'm not sure which side to join, but rest assured, the other side will be hurting when I do, IMHO.

BTW, just started a new book called Black Dog Man. Sexy read.

29. Superman - 08/16/2005 2:33 pm CDT

Looks like the Hulk forgot to drink his milk bottle today. Getting strange, Hulky boy!

Where'd you find diapers big enough to cover up you giant, green butte?

30. Frozone - 08/16/2005 2:59 pm CDT

I've skied at Crested Butte before, but, Honey, that's the closest I'll ever get to a green "butte."

31. Tonto - 08/16/2005 6:46 pm CDT

Superman, me see now only come when Wonder Woman. Maybe Superman lose tights and learn to ride horse, then talk smack.

Me think Hulk right about Black Dog Man. Grammar like sick horse. Tonto think mercy killing. Tonto send copy to man write "Gigli." Him not impressed. Say man not quit day job.

Then him see Tonto comments on thread. Tonto think funny. Him face turn pale, say Tonto SERIOUSLY not quit day job. Tonto angry.

32. Lone Ranger - 08/16/2005 7:24 pm CDT

Hang on there, kemosabe. Maybe the Kryptonian has something going with the dark blue. If he's courting lasses like Lois Lane and the Amazonian Princess wearing navy spandex, maybe I've got the shade to my jumper all wrong. I've been the LONE ranger far too long, and to think it was all the sky blue suit.

Well, that and the red cape -- not that I want to go around looking like Zorro the Gay Blade or anything, but I suppose I could darken my hue.

Hi-ho Silver and away!!!

33. Ben Affleck - 08/16/2005 7:35 pm CDT

Hmm... Black Dog Man, eh? [Thought cloud: With me in the lead, and I can get Jennifer Garner, and I'd play the lead, and maybe even get a rehash with JLo, with me in the lead. Maybe Matt'd come back, but I'd still have the lead on this one. This could really turn my career around. Black Dog Man... yeah... yeah... I think I like it.]

34. The Incredible Hulk - 08/17/2005 3:01 am CDT

Hulk shaking head that still no one brings the funny.
Hulk second thought, puny human Lone Ranger sorta funny.

Thought of Bennifer in Black Dog Man make Hulk extra strong angry. Hulk always see Colin Farrell in lead. Maybe James van der Beek. (Hulk big fan of "Dawson's Creek.")

35. Zorro - 08/17/2005 3:49 am CDT

LR,

I am a gracious man. I will let you retract your statement.

I await your reply.

Z

36. Professor Plum - 08/17/2005 3:56 am CDT

I do believe I have a lead pipe in the conservatory for the first person that declares my humor not first rate.

You gentlemen and ladies better get a CLUE!

37. Pocahontas - 08/17/2005 4:29 am CDT

Tonto, I had a great time last night. Thanks for the soy latte and the conversation. You are such an intelligent guy. We'll have to do it again soon.

38. Lone Ranger - 08/17/2005 4:31 am CDT

Zorro... er, Mr. Hamilton... or can I just call you George?

I retract that it might be the cape. I'm now certain it's the blue tights. You've made that crystal clear. I hope that's satisfactory.

39. Zorro - 08/17/2005 5:11 am CDT

If the superman had been born in Mexico, he would not have needed tights. Perhaps if he was a real man, not some alien, he would not need them either.

40. Lone Ranger - 08/17/2005 5:20 am CDT

Careful there, Don Juan. Last I heard, he was the MAN of steel. The guy has both Heat and X-Ray vision and doesn't have to wear masks to conceal his secret identity, while you and I go round with sabres, six guns, and Boy-Wonder masks.

Sounds like we're the dreaded: sidekicks.

No offense, Tonto my kemosabe. Ah, what am I saying? You don't give a rip. You're still out in La-La-Land wistfully dreaming of your date with Pocahontas.

41. Catwoman - 08/17/2005 5:23 am CDT

Mmmmmrrrrroowww!*




*kitty laughter

42. Tonto - 08/17/2005 5:55 am CDT

Not worry, kemosabe. Me have fun Pocahontas, but not squaw material. Chick drink soy latte total turn off to Tonto.

Then again, Tonto think chick who drink soy latte better company than man in pale blue cowboy outfit.

Catwoman, big storm coming over hill. Ben Affleck email you script of Black Dog Man. Say you play female lead. Big danger! Career not safe! You run fast!

43. Superman - 08/17/2005 6:36 am CDT

Thanks, Mr. Lone Ranger, but don't worry about me. Zorro can talk big all he wants. He's cool. I don't have a problem with him.

My fight is with Dr. Bruce Big-Butt Banner, who's constantly telling people "Don't make me angry, or I'll split my pants again." Hey, Bruce! If you're so tuff, why are you always running away? HAH!

44. Lone Ranger - 08/17/2005 6:48 am CDT

No problem with anything you said, Supes, until your third sentence. Zorro... cool? The guy is Don Quixote in a black hat. What is cool about that?

You might want to go easy on the pants-splitting thing. Big-butted green guys might have big-butted rectal problems. You don't want a bloateed Hulk "slidin' into third" if you catch my drift. If not, wait until he does, and then you'll catch the waft.

Pocahontas: Soy Latte??? Soy? soy...? Is that like a vegetarian latte or something? Bleech.

45. The Incredible Hulk - 08/17/2005 7:06 am CDT

Hulk's therapist say interaction with puny humans good for Hulk.
Way conversation going, Hulk not so sure.

46. Doc Savage - 08/17/2005 7:21 am CDT

It's okay, big fella. Easy does it.

Just take a swig of one of these soy lattes we're all enjoying, and everything's gonna be alright.

47. Pocahontas - 08/17/2005 8:11 am CDT

Gentlemen (I know that may be too generous an assumption), what's wrong with soy lattes? I like the taste. Is there something wrong with that? You are acting like a mob of European conquorers here.

Tonto, I'm hurt. I thought you were a little more mature than this.

Men, you happen to find a pile of animal guts at your front door, don't blame the local satanists or Howard Dean. I'm not saying you will. I'm just advising you.

48. Tonto - 08/17/2005 8:21 am CDT

Pocahontas, Tonto not mature. Tonto only look smart and sophisticated next to Incredible Hulk. That why Tonto hang out around Hulk. Him make Tonto look like Cary Grant.

Tonto orphaned at young age and spend all time in desert Southwest with man who wear mask and light blue cowboy outfit. Tonto not exactly cosmopolitan.

Although Tonto know fine piece of literature when Tonto see it, and Black Dog Man not it. Tonto rather read next installment in "Left Behind" series.

49. The Incredible Hulk - 08/17/2005 8:41 am CDT

Hulk not surprised. "Left Behind" seem right reading level for Tonto.
"Black Dog Puny Human" exhilarating read full trenchant insights to puny human condition. Also it is big and long, so good for smashing things.

50. Red Blooded Female - 08/17/2005 8:57 am CDT

Cary. Grant. Rules.

51. Grocho Marx - 08/17/2005 9:19 am CDT

You think he rules? Let me show you my kingdom. Here's a key. Room 344. Dry out the mini bar. We'll get another.

52. Red Blooded Female - 08/17/2005 9:33 am CDT

Grocho? Who is this Grocho?

53. Daredevil - 08/17/2005 9:39 am CDT

Ouch. I once got kicked in my grocho. Hurts to even think about. Of course, I didn't see it coming.

Get it? Didn't see it coming. Daredevil. Matt Murdoch. Oh, forget it.

54. Howard Dean - 08/17/2005 11:56 am CDT

You know, I don't think any of you are who you say you are. The so-called Red Blooded Female talks like Tonto, if you ask me.

55. The Chameleon - 08/17/2005 6:45 pm CDT

You're correct, Mr. Dean. None of these characters have been who they say they are, because I have been every one. Including you, Howard. All 55 comments have come from me.

Well, not Raindream's first one, but all of the others. And I could be Raindream, too, if I wanted. Don't tempt me.

56. Red Blooded Female - 08/18/2005 3:52 am CDT

If I seemed a little terse, and um, Tonto-ish, with my comments it's just because the thought of Cary Grant leaves me breathless. Unlike the thought of Howard Dean which merely makes me nauseous... Then there's the thought of all you super-hero men in tights people...which just makes me scared for the future.

57. Catwoman - 08/18/2005 4:04 am CDT

Mmmrrroooww*

*kitty still laughing.

Career not safe? Oh no! Heh.

58. Johnny Storm - 08/18/2005 4:26 am CDT

Perhaps you should expand your horizons.

I'm hotter than Cary Grant

especially since he's dead.

59. The Bubbly Bouncy Beast - 08/18/2005 4:47 am CDT

Not all of we superhero-types don tights, RBF. Some of us are a lot cuter than others, especially if you don't mind a little more facial hair. And ear hair. And arm hair. And body hair. And leg hair. And toe hair.

Much, much cuter. Cary Grant-like, you might say.

60. Howard Dean - 08/18/2005 5:32 am CDT

Chameleon, maybe that's why haven't felt like myself lately.

61. J. Jonah Jameson - 08/18/2005 5:44 am CDT

All these costumed clowns in one place, ex-presidential candidate buffoons, cowboy and Indian freaks, and movie icons risen from the dead and no pics for The Daily Bugle???

Where's Parker? Parker! PARKER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

62. Groucho Marx - 08/18/2005 6:12 am CDT

You haven't felt yourself lately? Me neither. Maybe we should trade places and feel each other.

On second thought, that may come across the wrong way. If you're offended, please accept my apology. If you're not offended, please accept me apology.

63. jen - 08/18/2005 8:57 am CDT

Maybe we should trade places and feel each other.

That doesn't sound right, but it's hilarious.

64. Raindream - 08/18/2005 1:44 pm CDT

64 comments. Well, maybe I did start something, but there's three times this many to go.

65. Harpo - 08/18/2005 1:51 pm CDT

:D

66. Groucho Marx - 08/18/2005 1:53 pm CDT

He meant to say, :smile:

67. Groucho Marx - 08/18/2005 2:23 pm CDT

Make that

I've had a wonderful evening, but this wasn't it.

68. Cary Grant - 08/18/2005 2:49 pm CDT

Everyone wants to be Cary Grant. Even I want to be Cary Grant.

69. Rodney Dangerfield - 08/18/2005 7:55 pm CDT

I don't need to be Cary Grant. I'd be a decent catch for some lucky broad. But I get no respect, I tell ya. My girlfriend phoned me the other day and said... Come on over, there's nobody home. I went over. Nobody was home.

You get enough of that, you need therapy. So I got some. My psychiatrist told me I was crazy and I said I wanted a second opinion. He said okay, you're ugly too. So I tell wife I'm seeing this psychiatrist. Then she tells me she's seeing a psychiatrist, two plumbers, and a bartender, too. You talk about someone takin' your breath away...

70. Too Much Coffee Man - 08/22/2005 4:10 am CDT

must . . . type . . . comment . . . gasp

71. The Joker - 08/22/2005 9:02 am CDT

Hi ya folks! Haven't you ever heard of the healing power of laughter? Sure you have. So have a Happy!!

72. Harley Quinn - 08/22/2005 7:53 pm CDT

You tell 'em, Mistah J!!! I just love it when they:

SMYYYYYYYYY-ELLLLLLLLE!!! :D :] :) :| :[

73. Superman - 08/24/2005 8:34 am CDT

Well, looks as if the jolly green giant has run back to his garden. Busy growing brussel sprouts, Mr. Green? What else did you do today? I saved the world from a fiery doom -- again. You probably gave some little girls nightmares.

74. Nova the Human Rocket - 08/24/2005 11:27 am CDT

Hey, waitaminnit!

Are obscure, weak, immature superheroes that wear helmets instead of masks yet still tell everyone who they are allowed to comment on this thread, too?

Blue blazes!

75. The Librarian - 08/24/2005 5:17 pm CDT

SHHHHH!

76. Spanky - 08/25/2005 12:53 am CDT

WHAT WAS THAT??? I COULDN'T HEAR YOU!

77. Raindream - 08/26/2005 8:58 am CDT

I had a crush on Mai, the Psychic Girl when I was pre-teen. What about you?

78. Mary Jane Watson - 08/26/2005 9:32 am CDT

I had a crush on little daddy's rich boy Harry Osbourne.

Before that, I dated that jock hunk Flash Thompson and cool guy Ned Leeds.

But I settled with a science nerd.

79. Green Arrow - 08/26/2005 9:34 am CDT

I'm sorta liking Black Canary on Justice League Unlimited myself.

80. Captain Marvel (the SHAZAM Capt. Marvel, - 08/26/2005 7:36 pm CDT

Aside from the whole neo-pagan deity riggamarole, I thought (O' Mighty) Isis was pretty SHAZAM her own bad self. 'Course, who am I to talk? Besides Solomon (wisdom), my surname was pretty much made up of all Greek gods, too.

So, yeah, Isis was looking reeeeeeeeal hot, not to mention that whole power thing she had going for her.

81. Willie Lumpkin - 08/27/2005 8:03 am CDT

Has anyone seen Mr. Hulk? I have a package here with 30 pairs of purple pants...

82. Raindream - 08/28/2005 8:41 am CDT

Mary Jane, I think half of America had a crush on you at one time or another.

83. Jean Grey - 11/15/2005 6:47 am CST

So, guys, can I expect to see you all at the new X-Men movie this summer? It'll be a blast. I'd really love to see you there, Hunk--I mean, Hulk.

84. Pocahontas - 11/15/2005 8:10 am CST

I know I'll be at the premiere, girl. I wouldn't count on the men and non-men in this thread. And what are you doing pining for that green boy when you've got Scott Summers?

85. Hulk - 11/15/2005 8:53 am CST

Lumpkin, package not for Hulk. Hulk know this not 70's anymore. Hulk feel comfy in Bill's khakis.

Hulk not be at premiere. Watch movie make Hulk angry! Not enough smash!

86. Daredevil - 04/30/2007 2:31 pm CDT

Where'd everybody go?

87. Tony Stark - 04/30/2007 8:42 pm CDT

It's me left, Matt. (hic) Just drinking up the left-overs.

88. Daredevil - 05/01/2007 1:01 pm CDT

Hello, Stark. Is your movie coming up? How do you feel about that? Did you negotiate a piece of pie or will this be a right-off?

89. Tony Stark - 05/01/2007 2:49 pm CDT

Nah, I sold all that Ironman crap years ago. Too old for it. (hic) S'anything else to drink up in here.

90. Daredevil - 05/01/2007 6:59 pm CDT

I know you don't need the money, but I would encourage you to look into it again. Ironman could be another Spiderman in the movies. Spidey is big, maybe as big as Superman was when he had the theaters all to himself.

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