Sarah Banick wrote:
>
> I believe Evelyn is referring to posts that start with something simple like
> "Paris transport advice" and then wander off in search of a another subject.
> There may be a few legit answers, and then someone asks about restaurant
> locations near the Metro. Mixi chimes in with a comment and others have to
> debate it and throw in a couple jokes. Before long, every one is sharing
> memories about the first time they saw "Babette's Feast" and trying to
> remember the actresses' name -- no, not that one, the blonder one -- before
> moving onto which type of mandolin chefs prefer. One poster thinks it's a
> musical instrument, so there are a few snotty posts about the first poster's
> education.
>
> Simultaneously, the restaurant comment has spun off in another direction, as
> do several other threads under the same name. Finally, no thread is
> sufficiently complete until somebody brings up Adolf Hitler. Then everyone
> gets huffy and leaves.
>
> Understand now? :-)
>
>
Perfect description!!! |