Goodbye Norma Jean
As part of the Midwestern Cynic Exchange Program, Charlie the mischievous whelp is leaving for Wisconsin this week, filling the gaping hole I left behind. I believe he'll be teaching people about the advent of the Super-computer or something.
Last night we brought Charlie Tuna out for some dinner and drinks, one of about 18 goodbye parties the guy has planned. Apparently he maintains 8 or 9 different friendship circles but never allows any of us to meet. I think he's afraid we'd beat up his friends from the Oprah Book Club and Bloggers for Bush.
I bought a cheap digital camera so we could document the send-off. That way when Sir Charles is huddled by the radiator with nothing but memories and dollar drafts of Schlitz to keep him warm (and yes of course there's his lovely girlfriend Anna,) he'll be able to reflect upon warmer times with his amigos. So without further ado-
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The first picture taken on my new camera finds Nicole and I looking 60 to 70 percent more interesting than we've ever been.
Perhaps this one captures our essence a bit better (we ain't no Jules and Jim.) Oh wait, this is about Charlie.
There's the guy. Ved was telling stories about Brokeback Mountain. From the misty, hopeful look on his face, I think Charles is confusing Wyoming and Wisconsin.
"Scott, um, I'm pretty sure they frown on rolling joints in the restaurant. Yes, I know it's Charlie's big night. Don't give me that look."
Charlie marvels at how sad everyone seems about his impending departure.
Everyone deals with loss in their own way.
Even though eating glow sticks gave Nicole and Desiree a certain radiance...
...there's a bloody price to pay for beauty.
Griff and Jess, looking like sullen Edward Gorey characters. I think they just had the startling realization that he's a day laborer at the same ivied place where she goes to grad school.
Ved displays some trademark Northeastern charm to remind Charlie what he'll soon be missing. In the background, his friend Chris gives a winning smile, suggesting he'll be more than happy to fill the void Charlie leaves us with.
posted by jesse @ 11:59 AM
8 Comments:
Don't go Charlie! We have Schlitz in Boston!
On another note, I hear that gal in the green sweater is much less surly looking in person.
charlie they named the t-pass for you so you must stay.
also that is me in those pictures, the only unnamed one. jesse why are you ashamed of me?
charlie....charlie.....you are my friend.
Goodbye Norma Jean
From the young man in the twenty-second row
Who sees you as something more than sexual
More than just Marilyn Monroe
Jesse, I love the "interesting" photo of you and Nicole, it's so artsy! Way to go Nicole, even though I have never met you. :)
gotta love Redbones :)
that's hot, anna. Ok how about an exchange program? Charlie whats-his-name goes to wisconsin and you fill the not-so-gaping hole left by his absence. Sure, I haven't met you, but I'm betting this is a pretty sweet deal for our side. Yep - there are sides now.
ved- the schlitz is better when it comes directly from a mountain stream. in milwaukee.
beth- that's enough out of you. I don't hear any complaints from amy's shaved little head so maybe your long flowing tresses should take a lesson.
anonymous- a fitting tribute to marilyn mcnulty
charlie- hi.
marissa- desiree actually snapped the photo. she's really good at pretty.
j- Don't boss.
anna- If you keep selling yourself so high, there will be a long, slow caravan of people following charlie to that sweet sweet honey. All that attention may sound appealing at first, but I bet it would end up being awkward.
ved- you are a northeastern guerilla warrior. I remember how merciless you were about getting me out to boston. they're still counting the bodies.
anna funny.
i am anonymous
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