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modestjesse Apr 14, 2004

Heh, in other words, the name worked for Mellancamp so why shouldn't it work for me!

theremin Apr 14, 2004

Whoah, that didn't even cross my mind. You're quick on your toes with your thinking. But, no, I don't think that's the idea behind it. It probably didn't cross Doughty's mind either. It just ...

modestjesse Apr 15, 2004

Why does it say Piscataway at the end?

theremin Apr 15, 2004

hahaha The Mike Doughty HQ always close their letters in a non-traditional matter. So, "Piscataway" used in this context would be a substitution for say like "Sincerely" or whathaveyou. I think ...

fivezero Apr 15, 2004

that would be...dirivitive.

theremin thereminOG 2002

I think you mean "derivative." And, that still would be a negatory on that, Mister I-Think-I-Am-An-Etymologist. Substitution would be much more appropiate to say, since "Piscataway" does not in fact stem from your usual devoirs or any devoirs at all. Rather, 'tis a straight and clear substitution.

That mess aside, let's concentrate on the real subject matter at hand! (Said in my best Jerry Stiller voice)

modestjesse modestjesseOG 2004

Whatever, where's the beer?

theremin thereminOG 2002

Pint of Guinness please.

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