Comments on: Connecticut state rep. tells 17-year-old girl he has a "snake under my desk" that can help her with shyness http://boingboing.net/2013/03/05/connecticut-state-rep-tells-1.html Brain candy for Happy Mutants Mon, 20 May 2013 03:26:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.1 By: Andy T Coombs http://boingboing.net/2013/03/05/connecticut-state-rep-tells-1.html#comment-1675456 Andy T Coombs Sun, 10 Mar 2013 08:50:00 +0000 http://boingboing.net/?p=216734#comment-1675456  That's made me seek out a copy of the 1987 classic Street Trash.  That’s made me seek out a copy of the 1987 classic Street Trash.

]]> By: newe1344 http://boingboing.net/2013/03/05/connecticut-state-rep-tells-1.html#comment-1672689 newe1344 Thu, 07 Mar 2013 06:09:00 +0000 http://boingboing.net/?p=216734#comment-1672689 poorly executed but IMHO not ill intentioned poorly executed but IMHO not ill intentioned

]]> By: Antinous / Moderator http://boingboing.net/2013/03/05/connecticut-state-rep-tells-1.html#comment-1672350 Antinous / Moderator Wed, 06 Mar 2013 22:35:00 +0000 http://boingboing.net/?p=216734#comment-1672350 <blockquote>Shyness is a handicap* except in the case that someone of the opposite sex finds it cute.</blockquote>Well, I guess I'm fucked. Or not, literally.

Shyness is a handicap* except in the case that someone of the opposite sex finds it cute.

Well, I guess I’m fucked. Or not, literally.

]]> By: Ito Kagehisa http://boingboing.net/2013/03/05/connecticut-state-rep-tells-1.html#comment-1672257 Ito Kagehisa Wed, 06 Mar 2013 21:17:00 +0000 http://boingboing.net/?p=216734#comment-1672257  You're no bankster, I don't believe it.  You’re no bankster, I don’t believe it.

]]> By: wysinwyg http://boingboing.net/2013/03/05/connecticut-state-rep-tells-1.html#comment-1672060 wysinwyg Wed, 06 Mar 2013 18:27:00 +0000 http://boingboing.net/?p=216734#comment-1672060  Introversion and shyness are very different things.  Shyness is a handicap* except in the case that someone of the opposite sex finds it cute.  Introversion vs. extroversion is a tradeoff rather than a straight handicap.*  I'm glad I'm an introvert and always will be but I'm also glad at the progress I've made getting over my shyness. *I don't mean to make light of disabilities by saying shyness is a disability.  I just couldn't think of a better word.  Introversion and shyness are very different things.  Shyness is a handicap* except in the case that someone of the opposite sex finds it cute.  Introversion vs. extroversion is a tradeoff rather than a straight handicap.*  I’m glad I’m an introvert and always will be but I’m also glad at the progress I’ve made getting over my shyness.

*I don’t mean to make light of disabilities by saying shyness is a disability.  I just couldn’t think of a better word.

]]> By: Daemonworks http://boingboing.net/2013/03/05/connecticut-state-rep-tells-1.html#comment-1671986 Daemonworks Wed, 06 Mar 2013 17:39:00 +0000 http://boingboing.net/?p=216734#comment-1671986 Interestingly choice of alternatives... the use of "elephant" has pretty much exactly the same connotations as "snake" depending on where you are. Probably the most used in Japan, but not exactly unknown elsewhere. Interestingly choice of alternatives… the use of “elephant” has pretty much exactly the same connotations as “snake” depending on where you are. Probably the most used in Japan, but not exactly unknown elsewhere.

]]> By: echar http://boingboing.net/2013/03/05/connecticut-state-rep-tells-1.html#comment-1671902 echar Wed, 06 Mar 2013 15:54:00 +0000 http://boingboing.net/?p=216734#comment-1671902 Now that you mention it, I never drew the parallel.  Now that you mention it, I never drew the parallel. 

]]> By: euansmith http://boingboing.net/2013/03/05/connecticut-state-rep-tells-1.html#comment-1671813 euansmith Wed, 06 Mar 2013 13:43:00 +0000 http://boingboing.net/?p=216734#comment-1671813 Last chicken on the shelf. Last chicken on the shelf.

]]> By: euansmith http://boingboing.net/2013/03/05/connecticut-state-rep-tells-1.html#comment-1671812 euansmith Wed, 06 Mar 2013 13:41:00 +0000 http://boingboing.net/?p=216734#comment-1671812 If they are planning a boot camp, I'd like to suggest R Lee Ermey as chief counselor.  If they are planning a boot camp, I’d like to suggest R Lee Ermey as chief counselor. 

]]> By: euansmith http://boingboing.net/2013/03/05/connecticut-state-rep-tells-1.html#comment-1671810 euansmith Wed, 06 Mar 2013 13:39:00 +0000 http://boingboing.net/?p=216734#comment-1671810 The answer has been, is and always will be, "More Guns!" The answer has been, is and always will be, “More Guns!”

]]> By: euansmith http://boingboing.net/2013/03/05/connecticut-state-rep-tells-1.html#comment-1671809 euansmith Wed, 06 Mar 2013 13:36:00 +0000 http://boingboing.net/?p=216734#comment-1671809 Or "Politics" as it is commonly known. Or “Politics” as it is commonly known.

]]> By: euansmith http://boingboing.net/2013/03/05/connecticut-state-rep-tells-1.html#comment-1671808 euansmith Wed, 06 Mar 2013 13:35:00 +0000 http://boingboing.net/?p=216734#comment-1671808 Shrimp ring. Shrimp ring.

]]> By: daneyuleb http://boingboing.net/2013/03/05/connecticut-state-rep-tells-1.html#comment-1671802 daneyuleb Wed, 06 Mar 2013 13:22:00 +0000 http://boingboing.net/?p=216734#comment-1671802 "There were "at least a handful" of incidents involving Hewett and females prior to her serving on the committee, she said. It was primarily verbal sexual harassment, which could include anything that creates a hostile work environment, she said." OK, I stand corrected.  That definitely pushes it toward NOT giving him the benefit of the doubt in this case.  Sounds like a creep. “There were “at least a handful” of incidents involving Hewett and females prior to her serving on the committee, she said. It was primarily verbal sexual harassment, which could include anything that creates a hostile work environment, she said.”

OK, I stand corrected.  That definitely pushes it toward NOT giving him the benefit of the doubt in this case.  Sounds like a creep.

]]> By: Martijn Vos http://boingboing.net/2013/03/05/connecticut-state-rep-tells-1.html#comment-1671793 Martijn Vos Wed, 06 Mar 2013 13:00:00 +0000 http://boingboing.net/?p=216734#comment-1671793 I guess it's good that he's aware of this weakness, and avoids situations where he might do something bad. It would have been better if he'd had that same awareness during that hearing. I guess it’s good that he’s aware of this weakness, and avoids situations where he might do something bad. It would have been better if he’d had that same awareness during that hearing.

]]> By: Alteris http://boingboing.net/2013/03/05/connecticut-state-rep-tells-1.html#comment-1671792 Alteris Wed, 06 Mar 2013 12:47:00 +0000 http://boingboing.net/?p=216734#comment-1671792 what a piece of shit human. how the fuck did he get that job? for shame. what a piece of shit human. how the fuck did he get that job? for shame.

]]> By: Bearpaw01 http://boingboing.net/2013/03/05/connecticut-state-rep-tells-1.html#comment-1671787 Bearpaw01 Wed, 06 Mar 2013 12:39:00 +0000 http://boingboing.net/?p=216734#comment-1671787 I'm sure each and every one of those incidents was a innocent, misunderstood joke. As he would happily explan to you over a nice dinner at his place. And breakfast, too. Ha ha, just kidding. I’m sure each and every one of those incidents was a innocent, misunderstood joke. As he would happily explan to you over a nice dinner at his place. And breakfast, too. Ha ha, just kidding.

]]> By: ocker3 http://boingboing.net/2013/03/05/connecticut-state-rep-tells-1.html#comment-1671760 ocker3 Wed, 06 Mar 2013 10:18:00 +0000 http://boingboing.net/?p=216734#comment-1671760  Sometimes a Freudian slip is just a Freudian slip (see other comments with evidence that he shouldn't be around impressionable women, for their sake)  Sometimes a Freudian slip is just a Freudian slip (see other comments with evidence that he shouldn’t be around impressionable women, for their sake)

]]> By: ocker3 http://boingboing.net/2013/03/05/connecticut-state-rep-tells-1.html#comment-1671759 ocker3 Wed, 06 Mar 2013 10:16:00 +0000 http://boingboing.net/?p=216734#comment-1671759  I didn't get the Zombocom reference there, ah, how much I enjoy doing anything I want to at Zombocom!  I didn’t get the Zombocom reference there, ah, how much I enjoy doing anything I want to at Zombocom!

]]> By: JontKopeck http://boingboing.net/2013/03/05/connecticut-state-rep-tells-1.html#comment-1671748 JontKopeck Wed, 06 Mar 2013 09:16:00 +0000 http://boingboing.net/?p=216734#comment-1671748  I grew up an introvert, and in many ways still am. However I also am glad that I've gained the ability to communicate with others when I want to do so. I get your point, but to me introversion is lacking the desire to be with others, shyness is lacking the ability to speak at times you wish to.  I grew up an introvert, and in many ways still am. However I also am glad that I’ve gained the ability to communicate with others when I want to do so. I get your point, but to me introversion is lacking the desire to be with others, shyness is lacking the ability to speak at times you wish to.

]]> By: chaopoiesis http://boingboing.net/2013/03/05/connecticut-state-rep-tells-1.html#comment-1671738 chaopoiesis Wed, 06 Mar 2013 08:41:00 +0000 http://boingboing.net/?p=216734#comment-1671738 ... or intern ... … or intern …

]]> By: Antinous / Moderator http://boingboing.net/2013/03/05/connecticut-state-rep-tells-1.html#comment-1671730 Antinous / Moderator Wed, 06 Mar 2013 08:20:00 +0000 http://boingboing.net/?p=216734#comment-1671730 <a href="http://www.zimbio.com/watch/YiMKiVCBVUT/Church+Chat/Saturday+Night+Live" rel="nofollow">The long video clip</a> and <a href="http://www.hark.com/clips/szqrhcwdyl-demonic-raisins-i-rebuke-you" rel="nofollow">short audio clip</a>. It's worth sitting through the ad to get to the video clip. The Church Lady hasn't lost her shine despite the reference to President Reagan. The long video clip and short audio clip. It’s worth sitting through the ad to get to the video clip. The Church Lady hasn’t lost her shine despite the reference to President Reagan.

]]> By: Jen Onymous http://boingboing.net/2013/03/05/connecticut-state-rep-tells-1.html#comment-1671722 Jen Onymous Wed, 06 Mar 2013 07:48:00 +0000 http://boingboing.net/?p=216734#comment-1671722 Don't look in the suitcase! Don’t look in the suitcase!

]]> By: Jen Onymous http://boingboing.net/2013/03/05/connecticut-state-rep-tells-1.html#comment-1671721 Jen Onymous Wed, 06 Mar 2013 07:47:00 +0000 http://boingboing.net/?p=216734#comment-1671721 I thought the quote was "stay thee evil raisins" but I can't find it on the Intertubes right now... I thought the quote was “stay thee evil raisins” but I can’t find it on the Intertubes right now…

]]> By: Gerald Mander http://boingboing.net/2013/03/05/connecticut-state-rep-tells-1.html#comment-1671720 Gerald Mander Wed, 06 Mar 2013 07:45:00 +0000 http://boingboing.net/?p=216734#comment-1671720  Or a K whole.  Or a K whole.

]]> By: mindfu http://boingboing.net/2013/03/05/connecticut-state-rep-tells-1.html#comment-1671701 mindfu Wed, 06 Mar 2013 06:22:00 +0000 http://boingboing.net/?p=216734#comment-1671701 Just listened, and the intent is not there. He's complimenting here in a joke that didn't work, and didn't have any intended fratboy leanings to my ears. She did not at all sound offended either. Sometimes a snake is just a snake. Just listened, and the intent is not there. He’s complimenting here in a joke that didn’t work, and didn’t have any intended fratboy leanings to my ears. She did not at all sound offended either.

Sometimes a snake is just a snake.

]]> By: Leeroy Berlin http://boingboing.net/2013/03/05/connecticut-state-rep-tells-1.html#comment-1671674 Leeroy Berlin Wed, 06 Mar 2013 05:02:00 +0000 http://boingboing.net/?p=216734#comment-1671674 He really needs to just stop talking. He really needs to just stop talking.

]]> By: Mr. Winka http://boingboing.net/2013/03/05/connecticut-state-rep-tells-1.html#comment-1671659 Mr. Winka Wed, 06 Mar 2013 04:10:00 +0000 http://boingboing.net/?p=216734#comment-1671659 I've had it with these motherf*cking snakes under these motherf*cking desks! I’ve had it with these motherf*cking snakes under these motherf*cking desks!

]]> By: Mr. Winka http://boingboing.net/2013/03/05/connecticut-state-rep-tells-1.html#comment-1671658 Mr. Winka Wed, 06 Mar 2013 04:07:00 +0000 http://boingboing.net/?p=216734#comment-1671658 Who ever heard of a trouser elephant?! Who ever heard of a trouser elephant?!

]]> By: Antinous / Moderator http://boingboing.net/2013/03/05/connecticut-state-rep-tells-1.html#comment-1671642 Antinous / Moderator Wed, 06 Mar 2013 03:34:00 +0000 http://boingboing.net/?p=216734#comment-1671642 And the fact that he's been outed as a serial sexual harasser?  Is that enough context for you? And the fact that he’s been outed as a serial sexual harasser?  Is that enough context for you?

]]> By: Brainspore http://boingboing.net/2013/03/05/connecticut-state-rep-tells-1.html#comment-1671620 Brainspore Wed, 06 Mar 2013 02:57:00 +0000 http://boingboing.net/?p=216734#comment-1671620 It's not inherently a problem, but if you're a shy person who wants to go into a career like teaching or politics then it certainly can be a disadvantage. It’s not inherently a problem, but if you’re a shy person who wants to go into a career like teaching or politics then it certainly can be a disadvantage.

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