Posted on May 26, 2006 Posted by John Scalzi 55 Comments
They didn’t think I would post this picture. Clearly, they were wrong.
Now, I could tell you the backstory of this particular picture. But I’d so much rather hear your theories.
Photo credit (such as it is): Justine Larbalestier
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I figure it’s an alternative form of wine tasting.
So, I see the new “ying yang” logo for the LGBT conn party is up. Hotchacha!
Here we see two podpeople passing information utilising their high-speed bio-neuron connection.
See kids? This is why implanting magnets in your tongue is a bad idea!
Ah, the mirror-universe interface is working again, I see. And finally, photographic evidence!
Ah, the mirror-universe interface is working again, I see. And finally, photographic evidence!
Ah, the mirror-universe interface is working again, I see. And finally, photographic evidence!
I think the photo credit explains it all. Who’s the handsome gentleman in the white shirt?
Oh this is too easy.
Obviously it was a “Most Creative Way to Share the Last Tic Tac” game.
I assume you guys won.
Wonder Twin powers… ACTIVATE!!!
I have no theories concerning the photo – but thank you for corrupting my soul, John.
How Scalzi Got His Groove Back
uh…you’re gay and your wife and daughter are just a cover
Auditions for the revival of those Whasuuuuuuuuuuup! Bud commercials
Auditions for a KISS tribute band – you both forgot your makeup, though…
Man, a big tumbler of vodka will inspire all sorts of behaviour.
It’s very simple: that’s Isaac Hayes, and simply no one can resist him.
“See, this is how we catch snowflakes on our tongue in Ohio. No, no, the tip of your tongue needs to stick out a little further…”
Look, I heard you the first time when you said you didn’t want to run for Congress.
“And if someone wants to write slash fiction about OMW, this is how *I’d* start…”
You should post a no-coffee-drinking warning ahead of such pictures. I damn near sprayed coffee on my keyboard. ROFLMAO.
Too much Scumble.
Clearly, you guys are playing hacky-tongue with something small, white and round… Either that, or you are just about to lose a “how close can I put my tongue to yours without touching” contest…
“First, they both licked twelve-volt batteries…”
First party: Wanna make out?
Second party: Yeah, whatever.
The combat faces of two fierce warriors engaging in an impressive sword fight (not shown).
Looks like these two poor souls lost the bet.
Or did they?
After getting the news about the cat-fucking, parrot-diddling, and who knows what else, you honestly expect me to even raise my eyebrows at some interracial same-sex tongue-twiddling?
And I did it MYYYYYYYY way!
I assumed it was a garlic breath-a-thon competition.
You spent time in prison at some point in your life?
Marrije: The incredibly handsome man in the white shirt is Doselle Young one of the coolest, funniest, most enablingest men in the universe. He also gives great comics. It’s an honour just to know him. But Scalzi, as you can all see, is even more honoured!
When PromiseKeepers weekends go very, very wrong…
Five Things I’ve Done That You Probably Haven’t, Part Two
Avian Flu Transmission Mechanisms, page 157.
I say it’s a “Mine’s bigger than yours” contest. Isn’t that typical bar behavior when men gather with drink?
The Brokeback Ghost Brigades
It’s not the size of the tongue, it’s the dexterity.
John, didnt know you where a Downlow Brotha.
“See? That exchanging info with tongues thing from Aeon Flux is *totally* doable.
You could take the soul-kissing out of that pic, and I’d still laugh at the Huge Black Guy At A Sci-Fi Convention aspect of the photo.
Two words…..gay chicken.
RK
HEy.hey.hey I said NO Tongue….
Is that Bob Sapp?
Google him, you’ll laugh.
“No, no — you’re a HUMMINGBIRD sipping NECTAR. Dammit, work with me already.”
You’re exchange long protein strand information. You know, you can do that just by holding hands…
We’re exchanging long protein strand information. If you can think of a better way, I’d like to hear it!
I’m shocked that I never even thought of The Simpsons when I saw this picture, and went with Star Trek instead. What the hell is wrong with me…?
I’m shocked that I never even thought of The Simpsons when I saw this picture, and went with Star Trek instead. What the hell is wrong with me…?
I’m shocked that I never even thought of The Simpsons when I saw this picture, and went with Star Trek instead. What the hell is wrong with me…?
Simon Says: Say Aaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhh.
Look mon NO GUTS!
Brokeback II
Johns’ new way to exchange bodies from his new book.
nuff said.
Do Krissy and Janine know?
Why John Kerry lost Ohio in ’04.
Feminist Science Fiction Fandom reaches a new high…
You did this On My Birthday, with one of my Bodhisvattas (Doe is one of my bestest friends), and I just found out about it? Happy 3.5-Month-Long Birthday To Me!!!! I gotta hit Wiscon next year, if only to witness in person. Woo! Tongue!! Um, John… where are the butt-plugs?