V: That's so sad. He invented Friendster?
M: Yep. His great design concept was that when you were on you could see exactly how many other people were on who were somehow connected to you - he was broadening the monkeysphere, as it were. But, what he apparently didn't realize is that people don't give a shit because their monkeysphere is narrow by necessity. Myspace kicked its ass because it spent the money he spent on designing the tracking on things like better accessibility and easier layout.
V: Yeah. Bad design gets you no where good. Friendster is hideous.
What's your favorite part of a typical day?
V: My typical day has recently changed but the best part is almost always coming home to see my spouses. Usually I get sick of just about everything else at some point or another.
M: I like afternoon snack. I never got an afternoon snack as a kid - you know, the American norm of mom putting out cookies and juice. I usually ate a slice of American cheese and (if I was lucky) there was something to drink besides water, milk, and diet caffeine-free Rutter's iced tea.
V: Eww. Rutter's.
M: Yeah - all my friends got Icy Tea or Turkey Hill. We had Rutter's because that's what Shur-Fine had.
V: What the hell is wrong with Shur-Fine? This gets me thinking, though, about how singular dairy companies making and distributing refrigerated iced tea products is to Pennsylvania. And how everybody has a favorite brand. The fact that Rutter's makes my skin crawl is strange to me.
M: I've always been a fan of the Wengert's Swiss Premium Dairy brand which does not seem to have a website because it's Mennonite run.
What skill would you most like to improve?
M: Spelling.
V: Normal off the cuff handwriting.
M: Your handwriting isn't that bad.
V: It could always be tweaked and made more legible. Your handwriting is immaculate.
What's the accomplishment you are most proud of?
M: Tonight - and yes, I realize this is taking this question with no seriousness at all - I'm proud I haven't begged to go across the street for ice cream.
V: That's a good accomplishment. Custard's Last Stand is very tempting. ALWAYS. Even when they are closed I contemplate breaking a window for some of their tasty dairy product. Today I am proud that we were able to come to some conclusions about the physical make up of Scout McMuffins.
M: The current tally is as follows:
11 votes for a Hamburger Bun/Roll
6 votes for an English Muffin
2 votes for some kind of in between bread product
and
1 vote for a Soft Pretzel Bun
The Pretzel Bun vote came from my cousin Stuart who is in 7th grade at the middle school and is absolutely certain it's a pretzel.
V: I want to be proud of something else but all I can think of is Vanilla Fudge. P.S. Vanilla Fudge with tasty crystals of ice and sugar. Think of it Man! How do they do that?! It is more frozen than frozen! Extra frozen! Maybe you can ask for it as a topping. "Could I please have Vanilla Fudge with frozen frozens on top?" They'd say, "Nah Man, those is free. Those comes with the ice cream. In fact, you're retarded and get the hell out of here before we call the police!" And I'd say, "I'll be watching you! I can see you out my window! And with every cone that comes from your hand I'll be counting down to the hour of your dismissal. Just wait."
