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[OrtonToOlsen]

Proud dad moment:

I'm fixing washing machine. I tell BeerKid, who is hanging out with a friend in the garage,he needs to help for a few minutes.

He gripes a bit. I tell him that he uses the washing machine too (even if he doesn't, he needs to help).

He says "your friends use the pool too!"

Me "I take out the garbage"

Him "Who the hell is Ron Johnson?"

https://www.getyarn.io/yarn-clip/2da4ea2d-1769-4ea5-9d51-297f712a6540

 

[cosjobs]

If you lock your wife and your dog in the trunk and drive 500 miles, when you stop and open the trunk, which one is going to be happy to see you?

(Pretty much stolen from Maher)

 

[General Malaise]

What possible reason would I have to make this up?


:shrug

I just cannot believe it.  Now most of that has to do with knowing nothing of art.  But I thought price tags that high were reserved for, you know....dead guys who reached a level of fame.  How many living 30ish year olds are out there selling single pieces of art for $15 Million dollars?  This is astounding.  

 

[jplvr]

What possible reason would I have to make this up?


:shrug

I just want to look at it. I already know what feelings it will evoke. 

 

[El Floppo]

I just cannot believe it.  Now most of that has to do with knowing nothing of art.  But I thought price tags that high were reserved for, you know....dead guys who reached a level of fame.  How many living 30ish year olds are out there selling single pieces of art for $15 Million dollars?  This is astounding.  

I just want to look at it. I already know what feelings it will evoke. 

here you go.

fwiw- I mentioned my client's dad- this is a guy who is in the midst of making a private museum here in NYC (and is referenced as the visual model for Gordon Gecko... not personality- really decent dude). in the last NYTimes article about the museum, he cites my HS friend a lot as somebody he collects

Some time ago, the Hills decided to collect in depth, which Mr. Hill defines as owning “at least four” works by an artist.

They originally concentrated on eight: Francis Bacon, Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein, Cy Twombly, Mr. Ruscha, Brice Marden, Lucio Fontana and Agnes Martin. More recently, they added Mr. Wool and Mark Grotjahn.

.....

These days, Mr. Hill said he and Sheena Wagstaff, the chairwoman of the Met’s department of Modern and contemporary art, “have deep conversations” about artists like Mr. Wool and Mr. Grotjahn.

the Guggenheim here in NYC had a show of my HS friend years ago... was the first point I realized he had "made" it. haven't really seen him since college- he set me up with my ex at a party at his house one summer. yeah- my own miserable state is certainly highlighted in contrast to his (and my clients), but I couldn't be happier for him- he wanted to do this as long as I've known him, and he's always been a good, decent and funny guy. but #### him.

 

[El Floppo]

oh...to rub more salt into things- our new neighbor... a young guy with a personal assistant who bought the apartment immediately next to us for 2m and sounded like he ####ed a prostitute in his doorway the first night he moved in (sounded like he was right in our apartment, with lots of cartoony moaning and groaning from the pro)... saw him in the hall today as he was leaving for toronto for the weekend... "yeah- we've got a screening (or something) for my show... did I mention I created a tv show?... Master of None". he's the co-creator, not the bindi dot.

wife and I thought he was some financial jag-off... so at least this is a positive. and if I can figure out some blackmail plan, maybe we can get him to put the kids in the show.

 

[RedmondLonghorn]

oh...to rub more salt into things- our new neighbor... a young guy with a personal assistant who bought the apartment immediately next to us for 2m and sounded like he ####ed a prostitute in his doorway the first night he moved in (sounded like he was right in our apartment, with lots of cartoony moaning and groaning from the pro)... saw him in the hall today as he was leaving for toronto for the weekend... "yeah- we've got a screening (or something) for my show... did I mention I created a tv show?... Master of None". he's the co-creator, not the bindi dot.

wife and I thought he was some financial jag-off... so at least this is a positive. and if I can figure out some blackmail plan, maybe we can get him to put the kids in the show.

Alan Yang?

 

[OrtonToOlsen]

oh...to rub more salt into things- our new neighbor... a young guy with a personal assistant who bought the apartment immediately next to us for 2m and sounded like he ####ed a prostitute in his doorway the first night he moved in (sounded like he was right in our apartment, with lots of cartoony moaning and groaning from the pro)... saw him in the hall today as he was leaving for toronto for the weekend... "yeah- we've got a screening (or something) for my show... did I mention I created a tv show?... Master of None". he's the co-creator, not the bindi dot.

wife and I thought he was some financial jag-off... so at least this is a positive. and if I can figure out some blackmail plan, maybe we can get him to put the kids in the show.

Chinesed guy?

 

[El Floppo]

yes and yes

 

[RedmondLonghorn]

here you go.

fwiw- I mentioned my client's dad- this is a guy who is in the midst of making a private museum here in NYC (and is referenced as the visual model for Gordon Gecko... not personality- really decent dude). in the last NYTimes article about the museum, he cites my HS friend a lot as somebody he collects

the Guggenheim here in NYC had a show of my HS friend years ago... was the first point I realized he had "made" it. haven't really seen him since college- he set me up with my ex at a party at his house one summer. yeah- my own miserable state is certainly highlighted in contrast to his (and my clients), but I couldn't be happier for him- he wanted to do this as long as I've known him, and he's always been a good, decent and funny guy. but #### him.

I don't know enough about art to say whether his paintings are "good" or not or to opine on his talent. But based on an image search of his work, he doesn't show a huge amount of range. 

 

[El Floppo]

I don't know enough about art to say whether his paintings are "good" or not or to opine on his talent. But based on an image search of his work, he doesn't show a huge amount of range. 

13-16m 

I think range becomes irrelevant.

Fwiw, his doodle in my hs yearbook is pretty similar to what you linked.

 

[RedmondLonghorn]

13-16m 

I think range becomes irrelevant.

Fwiw, his doodle in my hs yearbook is pretty similar to what you linked.

Oh, yeah. No doubt it does.

I guess the bottom line is that the art world is a market, more or less like any other, and the art world is telling us this guy is immensely talented and putting huge money behind that judgement. 

This does make me wonder if my go-to doodle that I do on conference calls, of hundreds (or thousands, depending on the call) of partially overlapping squares and rectangles, is something I should focus on more.

 

[El Floppo]

Oh, yeah. No doubt it does.

I guess the bottom line is that the art world is a market, more or less like any other, and the art world is telling us this guy is immensely talented and putting huge money behind that judgement. 

This does make me wonder if my go-to doodle that I do on conference calls, of hundreds (or thousands, depending on the call) of partially overlapping squares and rectangles, is something I should focus on more.

You absolutely should.

Fwiw, he's been doing this for his entire life... even went to art college. I like what he does, but I like some other stuff that doesn't cost anything. Seems like it takes having one person of importance- at a gallery or private collector- to "make it".

Andwhen I said"doodle", he took it home overnight to work on. Used a ruler and everything.

 

[RedmondLonghorn]

You absolutely should.

Fwiw, he's been doing this for his entire life... even went to art college. I like what he does, but I like some other stuff that doesn't cost anything. Seems like it takes having one person of importance- at a gallery or private collector- to "make it".

Andwhen I said"doodle", he took it home overnight to work on. Used a ruler and everything.

I guess I am going to have to up my doodle game if I want to sell them for millions each.

Which is unsurprising.

 

[Osaurus]

I'm getting an oil change in BFE FL.  That painting is cool.  Forensic Files is on and everyone is guilty.  I guess they wouldn't be on the show otherwise   

 

[krista4]

I'm getting an oil change in BFE FL.  That painting is cool.  Forensic Files is on and everyone is guilty.  I guess they wouldn't be on the show otherwise   

Hey, I'm getting an oil change right now, too!  

 

[RC94]

My position in the time waster’s hall of fame is secure from getting my art history degree.

 

[Osaurus]

Hey, I'm getting an oil change right now, too!  

Sweet!  I bet mine will take longer.  Always does at this place.  Not a lot of Subaru dealers in the Tampa area and those that do have Saturday service hours are always booked full weeks out hence the reason I came to BFE FL for an oil change, tire rotation, mystery recall, and unclogging wiper fluid hose for rear wiper.  Whew!  

 

[Osaurus]

My position in the time waster’s hall of fame is secure from getting my art history degree.

BIL has a BFA in Film.  Lights, camera, unemployment.  

 

[krista4]

Sweet!  I bet mine will take longer.  Always does at this place.  Not a lot of Subaru dealers in the Tampa area and those that do have Saturday service hours are always booked full weeks out hence the reason I came to BFE FL for an oil change, tire rotation, mystery recall, and unclogging wiper fluid hose for rear wiper.  Whew!  

Hey, I'm getting an oil change on my Subaru right now, too!  again.

 

[Osaurus]

Hey, I'm getting an oil change on my Subaru right now, too!  again.

Waaaah?

:Outbackchat:

 

[El Floppo]

my lesbian alert bell just sounded... is there an orgy in here, or you guys just talking subarus?

 

[Osaurus]

my lesbian alert bell just sounded... is there an orgy in here, or you guys just talking subarus?

Yeah yeah yeah.  Solid vehicles that just happened to be driven a lot by that demographic.

 

[krista4]

Waaaah?

:Outbackchat:

 

[DA RAIDERS]

art is weird.  my mom is a very good artist. she has been in quite a few shows and moca requested a piece of her art to be displayed in one of their shows.  she's sold a few pieces over the years for a few thousand and she's given away quite a lot of it.  she would never let me price them.  i told her, 100k minimum and see what happens.  she informed me that's not what art is about.     and floppo's guy's art?  limited is kind.  

 

[badmojo1006]

I saved a squirrel yesterday (at least I hope so).

Was walking to the library and saw a squirrel under a SUV, drinking from a puddle. As I got closer. I saw it was antifreeze 

I made a bunch of noise and threw a stick under the SUV. It ran out. As I walked by the SUV, I saw him and said "I saved your life bro" 

I swear I saw the slightest of nods from the squirrel.

 

[Osaurus]

I saved a squirrel yesterday (at least I hope so).

Was walking to the library and saw a squirrel under a SUV, drinking from a puddle. As I got closer. I saw it was antifreeze 

I made a bunch of noise and threw a stick under the SUV. It ran out. As I walked by the SUV, I saw him and said "I saved your life bro" 

I swear I saw the slightest of nods from the squirrel.

It can be bad if you don't get the mix right.

 

[General Malaise]

here you go.

fwiw- I mentioned my client's dad- this is a guy who is in the midst of making a private museum here in NYC (and is referenced as the visual model for Gordon Gecko... not personality- really decent dude). in the last NYTimes article about the museum, he cites my HS friend a lot as somebody he collects

the Guggenheim here in NYC had a show of my HS friend years ago... was the first point I realized he had "made" it. haven't really seen him since college- he set me up with my ex at a party at his house one summer. yeah- my own miserable state is certainly highlighted in contrast to his (and my clients), but I couldn't be happier for him- he wanted to do this as long as I've known him, and he's always been a good, decent and funny guy. but #### him.

 

[tommyboy]

See, I think I could consider the gay just for the chance at a husband who can replace our brakes and fix a washing machine.   I had to call a Handyman to connect my dryer to an aluminium vent hose.  If I can successfully replace a light fixture, I'm celebrating that victory with a Heinekin.

I mean what's not to like about my marrying a dude? Hey baby I'm going to the bar why don't you join me? Yes I'd love to go play golf. Hell yeah let's go whitewater rafting. I love watching football with you. Yes let's tear down the garage and rebuild it together. You wanna just chill and drink Jameson? Ok by me.

 

[El Floppo]

I mean what's not to like about my marrying a dude? Hey baby I'm going to the bar why don't you join me? Yes I'd love to go play golf. Hell yeah let's go whitewater rafting. I love watching football with you. Yes let's tear down the garage and rebuild it together. You wanna just chill and drink Jameson? Ok by me.

And the scarves

 

[El Floppo]

art is weird.  my mom is a very good artist. she has been in quite a few shows and moca requested a piece of her art to be displayed in one of their shows.  she's sold a few pieces over the years for a few thousand and she's given away quite a lot of it.  she would never let me price them.  i told her, 100k minimum and see what happens.  she informed me that's not what art is about.     and floppo's guy's art?  limited is kind.  

I've always found my friend incredibly talented... But he's not your"oh, that painting looks exactly like a squirrel drinking antifreeze" guy fo sure.

 

[El Floppo]

Ask him if he can get you any MouseRat swag.  He was the bassist.

Whoa!! That's my favorite band!

 

[DA RAIDERS]

I've always found my friend incredibly talented... But he's not your"oh, that painting looks exactly like a squirrel drinking antifreeze" guy fo sure.

some of my mom's stuff is shape oriented as well.  art  

 

[El Floppo]

some of my mom's stuff is shape oriented as well.  art  

After her dad died, my wife brought home this hideous Dali-wannabe painting her dad had bought in the Carolinas when it was said there artist was an up and come. Hung out on the wall claiming it was worth upwards of 6 digits. I googled that ####... 5 digits, if you count decimal points. And regardless, we still have this lame pos hanging on the walls.

 

[RedmondLonghorn]

After her dad died, my wife brought home this hideous Dali-wannabe painting her dad had bought in the Carolinas when it was said there artist was an up and come. Hung out on the wall claiming it was worth upwards of 6 digits. I googled that ####... 5 digits, if you count decimal points. And regardless, we still have this lame pos hanging on the walls.

We have a good sized print of this llama pos.  

I actually like it a lot. But art is pretty subjective.

 

[Ron Swanson]

Whoa!! That's my favorite band!

The band has had a few different names over the years. When we started we were Teddy Bear Suicide. But then we changed it to Mouse Rat. Then we were God Hates Figs; Department of Homeland Obscurity; Flames for Flames; Muscle Confusion; Nothing Rhymes With Orange; then Everything Rhymes With Orange; Punch Face Champions; Rad Wagon; Puppy Pendulum; Possum Pendulum; Penis Pendulum; Handrail Suicide; Angel Snack; Just the Tip; Threeskin; Jet Black Pope; we went back to Mouse Rat and now we are Scarecrow Boat. God when I hear myself say "Scarecrow Boat" out loud I kind of hate it.

 

[5-ish Finkle]

What I learned today:

- 1. The difference between a poor artist and a wealthy artist is probably nothing more than a really good publicist.

- 2. Alan Yang may (probably does, but may not...but probably does) frequent ladies of the evening.

I actually already knew #1, but #2 is new intel.  So, I got that goin' for me. *pours another 3 fingers.  Heads for porch.*

 

[badmojo1006]

We have a good sized print of this llama pos.  

I actually like it a lot. But art is pretty subjective.

Subtle and surreal

 

[5-ish Finkle]

The band has had a few different names over the years. When we started we were Teddy Bear Suicide. But then we changed it to Mouse Rat. Then we were God Hates Figs;

Everyone does.  Boss name for a band though.

God when I hear myself say "Scarecrow Boat" out loud I kind of hate it.

Yeah, not for nothin', but that's sorta "Goldenplane" level of ish.

 

[RedmondLonghorn]

Subtle and surreal

We also have a large one of these. 

 

[RedmondLonghorn]

God hates figs 

 

[badmojo1006]

We also have a large one of these. 

No

 

[mr. furley]

#freeBrady

 

[jplvr]

I've always found my friend incredibly talented... But he's not your"oh, that painting looks exactly like a squirrel drinking antifreeze" guy fo sure.

I think those guys are called cartoonists. 

Looks good, of course, but I have no idea what is going on. Wish I had that sort of talent, whatever it may be. 

I've been reading a bit and thinking about looking into photography, but I have no clue what produces the prices for some of that either. I'll just be filming wildlife, mostly. 

 

[Osaurus]

 

[mr. furley]

quack

 

[Osaurus]

quack

Yikes

 

[mr. furley]

@strykerpks needs to teach this guy a thing or two

 

[OrtonToOlsen]

@strykerpks needs to teach this guy a thing or two

 omg

 

[OrtonToOlsen]

@mr. furleyhttps://m.imgur.com/u54ecgR