http://www.tattopitw.com there are two types of people in the world - sometimes updated weekdaily Mon, 17 May 2010 19:53:25 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en People who put racing stripes on a fast car People who put racing stripes on an extraordinary shit box Here's the rule: if your car isn't fast enough to even be capable of causing a moving traffic violation, it should not have stripes, flames, a spoiler, or any type of exhaust modification. ... http://www.tattopitw.com/in-cars/my-pt-cruiser-can-do-0-60-period/ People who do completely random, unexplainable nonsense The rest of us I was struggling with what to write about today until just now.  Sometimes you come across someone who is just completely off the farm, and that just happened for me. I have had about 4 tall glasses of water this morning and ... http://www.tattopitw.com/health/heres-to-the-weirdos-in-general/ People who use flagging or another system to keep track of emails that need a response People who trust their own memory and instincts to get them through the week Here is one of the big office truths: we are all morons incapable of remembering the simplest things.  Seriously.  All of us ... http://www.tattopitw.com/work/where-emails-go-to-die/ People actively trying to get thinner People actively trying to get fatter I've been on a bit of a health kick lately and when I was reflecting on lbs. past this morning (I've lost about 19 oz. in the last month - one step at a time), I realized something.  You're either ... http://www.tattopitw.com/health/supersize-me/ People who eat the small peppermint patties People who eat the huge peppermint patties You know when you go to a gas station and they have the huge, cheeseburger-sized peppermint patties?  Who in the hell can eat one of those things?  It's like a little mint pizza, and I get a wintery-fresh ... http://www.tattopitw.com/food-and-eating/does-anyone-seriously-need-that-much-wintery-chill/ People who can spell People who can't spell Question: Do you know what word is always spelled incorrectly?  Read on for the answer. Something you might find surprising is the lack of a tight correlation between intelligence and spelling.  There are plenty of smart people that just can't spell, and unfortunately it dulls ... http://www.tattopitw.com/work/its-rediculous-when-youre-spelling-gets-in-the-way/ People who go back to their desks when the bathroom stalls are all taken People who hang out in the bathroom - "stall-kers" There are few places in the world that are less comfortable for all involved than the bathroom.  I can't speak for the women's room, where it seems a live ... http://www.tattopitw.com/work/have-you-ever-been-stall-ked/ People who were in the high school band People who were not in the high school band. nuff said. http://www.tattopitw.com/in-general/did-you-know-that-flute-was-going-to-ruin-your-whole-life/ People who tell you how much money they have/make within 2 minutes of meeting you People who do not lead a sad, lonely life Last night, I went out to a fun photography meeting that happens every other Tuesday.  These are great: you get to take pictures of 2 or 3 models ... http://www.tattopitw.com/my-life/im-sure-your-zero-friends-are-impressed-by-your-income/ People who sign emails appropriately People who sign emails in ridiculous, awkward, or purely idiotic ways This was an idea floating around in my head for a while, and I didn't quite know how to articulate it until a good friend of mine brought up a great example.  Apparently, he has a ... http://www.tattopitw.com/technology/great-email-signatures/ want to be more than a content nomad, moving from site to site, enjoying what it gives without giving anything back? Hit the stumble upon button (blue, to the right) or rate the post so it looks like more than 8 people have come to this site (I get ... http://www.tattopitw.com/uncategorized/how-you-can-help-tattopitw/ People who use understandable metaphors People who say things that make you think they've been huffing acetone all weekend I love metaphors.  I love them like a fat kid loves cake (thanks, Fitty, for that one).  Metaphors are the food that nourishes the soul of conversation.  They're as precious as diamonds but ... http://www.tattopitw.com/in-general/metaphors-are-better-than-butterflies-on-a-pickup-truck-full-of-beets/ People who are slick and suave in real life situations People who are slick and suave in online situations (See: Dateline NBC) One thing that all of this tweeting and facebook-ing and IM-ing and chatting and other ing's has taught me is that people who are huge, huge, indescribably huge tools in ... http://www.tattopitw.com/technology/your-second-life-might-be-working-but-your-first-is-a-failure/ People who eat the hot fudge variety of sundae People who eat the caramel variety of sundae There are times that I look at people and classify them in odd ways (if you can imagine that).  For example, sometimes I'll look at a person and say, "Hey, I bet he's a tater ... http://www.tattopitw.com/food-and-eating/deathmatch-hot-fudge-vs-caramel-sundae/ High-class socialites who use utensils that look like they are made for torture Regular old folks who are comfortable with sporks Have you ever really thought about how deep and wide the class struggle really is? You can see the differences everywhere: your clothing, your shoes, your home, your pets (we all ... http://www.tattopitw.com/food-and-eating/you-are-what-you-eat-with/ People who write a blog for years as a creative outlet People who write a blog for 6 months and quit when they don't get rich and/or recognized at the grocery store So, what kind words you all have had for me.  Here I am, dragged into a Mexican prison on April ... http://www.tattopitw.com/my-life/bloggers-are-flakes-so-you-think/ People who walk their dogs People who walk other animals If you live in a reasonably large city, you're bound to see some ridiculous things happen, especially if you step foot into a city park.  Truthfully, I had this idea sent to me by someone a few months ago, but for lack ... http://www.tattopitw.com/in-general/only-dogs-are-meant-to-be-walked/ People who say "bucket" People who say "pail" So the example here is illustrative (did I just say the example is an example?).  It extends to many things: "soda" vs. "pop" "cart" vs. "buggy" "dinner" vs. "supper" "line" vs. "queue" "bitches" vs. "hos" "Setting money on fire" vs. "US Automaker Bailout" In each case, there is the normal way ... http://www.tattopitw.com/in-general/different-coloqs-for-different-folks/ People who are blissfully unaware of the constant danger they're in People who have been educated into fear So I'm going to let you all in on a little secret today.  I'm a huge dork.  Big nerd.  Yes, me. Last night, I went to see a great show (Cut Copy) at a Masquerade, ... http://www.tattopitw.com/my-life/knowledge-is-fear/ People who dress for the job they want People who dress to express disdain for the job they have Ever heard the one about how you should dress for the job you want, not the one you have?  I don't believe it happens this way.  I think there are those people who ... http://www.tattopitw.com/work/dress-for-the-job-you-hate/