Vampires

[thunderstormgenesis]

If you take a TON of online quizes, and every single one says you are a vampire, should you be getting the hint by now?

Seriously though, I am one of those people that CAN'T possibly leave anything vampiric or closely related to the vampiric, alone. I read the books, watch the movies, audition for the radio plays. I role-play as a a vampire, I'm fascinated by blood, oh yeah and did I mention my parents keep yelling at me for going out REALLY late at night just to walk around in the dark.

Did someone turn me into a blood-sucker while I wasn't lookin? :eh

(btw, all, this is just me being weird again)
(that and trying to start up a vampire chat)

[Matt Cruea]

Vampires aren't real.

Everyone should know this by now.

[Fiona C]

Actually, in some belief systems, there ARE such things as energy vampires. These are people who feed on people's happiness. I'm sure you've had times when you've felt really tired and drained after somebody has put you down in some way. Well, that's because they've sucked your energy. They do this by attaching spiritual cords to your spiritual body. However, by ceasing to view yourself as a victim, you can reduce the effect this has. You can also call the archangels to help you cut these cords. *nodnodnodnod*

[thunderstormgenesis]

Fiona, you have quite the extensive info there! *claps**then huggles*

[Fiona C]

*giggle* My classmates don't say that I'm a tome of weird knowledge for nothin', ya know. :P

[thunderstormgenesis]

>.< Meep! lol

[Fiona C]

*awkward laughter, and scratches head. Sweatdrops* Ehehheheheheh... eheh.. *clears throat* Yeah. ^^;

[Matt Cruea]

Actually, there ARE such things as energy vampires. These are people who feed on people's happiness. I'm sure you've had times when you've felt really tired and drained after somebody has put you down in some way. Well, that's because they've sucked your energy. They do this by attaching spiritual cords to your spiritual body. However, by ceasing to view yourself as a victim, you can reduce the effect this has. You can also call the archangels to help you cut these cords. *nodnodnodnod*

Yes, and ghosts are real too! And psychics! And, of course, ENERGY VAMPIRES. I dunno, do you have ANY idea how stupid that sounds?

I swear, people think that grown people who read comic books are dumb, how about grown people who think comic book-type stuff is REAL?

But yeah, this is the dumbest thing I have ever heard and I'm surprised that people this day and age with access to such a wonderful thing as the internet still believe in this hocus pocus mumbo jumbo stuff.

Archangels? SPIRITUAL BODY? ARE YOU FUCKING KIDDING ME, PROFESSOR X?!

[thunderstormgenesis]

Matt, if they aren't real, where do the stories come from i wonder? If they aren't real, then how did we come to read about them? How can someone just think up a new race without a model to base it on.

We know the story of who the vampire is based on, but that doesn't give enough detail to just create the species by thought alone...or does it?

[Fiona C]

No sir, not kidding you at all. >.> I actually seriously believe in the spiritual world. True, I don't fall for the likes of Derek Acorah and "Most Haunted", but I do believe in all that spiritual "mumbo-jumbo", as you describe it.

We all need to have some kind of belief, whether it's in spiritual or not. It's what helps us to cope with everyday life. My belief happens to be in that of Angels, Spirits, heck, even in the Gods and Goddesses. But then again, that's just me.

Mr. Cruea, please don't knock the thing that I have put my faith in. It might not be the ideal path for you. But it works for me. So please...

[Matt Cruea]

Matt, if they aren't real, where do the stories come from i wonder? If they aren't real, then how did we come to read about them? How can someone just think up a new race without a model to base it on.

We know the story of who the vampire is based on, but that doesn't give enough detail to just create the species by thought alone...or does it?

I don't know, ask pretty much any fantasy writer since the dawn of time. Humans are a very creative species and storytelling is a part of our culture. From folktales to fables to urban legends, we are a creative literary force. Do you think goblins are real? Or elves? Or maybe Superman? You know, where did the story of Superman come from? How can someone just think up a new person without a model to base it on?

And you know "the story of who the vampire is based on?" Please, do tell.

[Matt Cruea]

No sir, not kidding you at all. >.> I actually seriously believe in the spiritual world. True, I don't fall for the likes of Derek Acorah and "Most Haunted", but I do believe in all that spiritual "mumbo-jumbo", as you describe it.

We all need to have some kind of belief, whether it's in spiritual or not. It's what helps us to cope with everyday life. My belief happens to be in that of Angels, Spirits, heck, even in the Gods and Goddesses. But then again, that's just me.

Mr. Cruea, please don't knock the thing that I have put my faith in. It might not be the ideal path for you. But it works for me. So please...

But when you state it as FACT, that can irk some people.

[Fiona C]

Aye, okay. I accept that. My apologies. *bows*

[thunderstormgenesis]

Thats an easy one. Vampires are based off of, or so it is said, Vlad the Impaler.

[Matt Cruea]

Thats an easy one. Vampires are based off of, or so it is said, Vlad the Impaler.

Exactly what I thought you'd say. Only the story of Bram Stoker's Dracula is said to be based upon Vlad Tepes. There are folk tales in many mythologies, such as in the Greek, Roman, and Scottish civilazations, not to mention tales of a blood-drinker in Judaism/Christianity. But these are just that - folk tales. You gotta take all this with a grain of salt.

Until the day I get attacked by a fanged demon guy at night, I just can't say I believe.

I don't believe in the Easter bunny either, ya know.

[thunderstormgenesis]

It's not a bunny!!!! It's a monkey!!!! Haven't ya watched Cartoon Network?

XXXXXXD

[Koinu]

Next thing you know, Matt will fall down a well like Kagome, go back in time, discover that those stories are real and become a believer.

[thunderstormgenesis]

Yep XXXD

[Anonymous]

._. my favorite topic is being slaughtered by you people.

[Matt Alan]

...Anyone ever watch Mad Mad House? They had a vampire dude on their...Don....he was sexy.

[ig.]

I know for a fact that both Dracula AND Blacula are out there, drinking the blood of stupid people.

[Matt Cruea]

Next thing you know, Matt will fall down a well like Kagome, go back in time, discover that those stories are real and become a believer.

You know, that's not real either.

Also it's terrible.

[Anonymous]

Don't ruin the kiddie's dreams, Matt.

[Katie]

DISCLAIMER: This post is highly-offensive, and highly-opinionated. Don't read if you're easily offended.

I believe that "Vampyrism" is a mental disease.

Whoops! CONTROVERSY...

Ok, but, seriously. Someone who believes that they need to drink blood, stay out of the sun, and become creatures of the night have got some wires crossed in their brain. And sadly, there are people who believe that they are indeed "vampyres". Some even believe that they have super-strength, superiority over "humans/mortals", and are IMMORTAL. Luckily that's only the REALLY whacked ones. Wanna read some testimonials from these lovely, disillusioned people?

http://www.sanguinarius.org

Common problems include:
"LyKe, OMG, IM 14 AND I jus had my vamp powrs AWAKENED, and mah rents r all lykle OMG UR WIERD and I cant find a DONOR bc I live in some small ass town in Montana AND I cant stay awake in class CUZ Im noctrunel or soemthin. AND this chick was wering a WHITE shrt and it HERT MY EYEZ!! SUX0RZ!"

I actually have a close friend who considers herself to be vampire-like, and while I still love her for her personality, I also still believe the who blood-lust thing is a huge crock and some sort of cry for attention.

Anyway, sorry if I have dashed anyone's hopes and dreams upon the rocks, but if I have, go to that website and know that you are not alone! ...Unfortunately.

[Matt Cruea]

Don't ruin the kiddie's dreams, Matt.

Dreeeam weavah
I believe I can get ya through the ni-hight!

Chibikat: You kept spelling it like "vampyre" and I'm thinking: "THE VAMPEER. WE MUST SLAY THE VAMPEER."

But the stuff you're talking about doesn't just limit itself to the self-styled vampires of the world. We're talkin' full-on furry action.

"My inner-animal has awakened. Long ago I was a dragon, but now I am stuck in my flesh-shell. Soon, during THE CLEANSING, my reptile form will re-emerge. Also, I enjoy drawing pictures of a raccoon fucking an alligator. Hold on, my mom's calling me.

NO, MOM, I WILL NOT GET A JOB. MY JOB IS TO SPREAD THE WORD OF THE DRAGON. YES, LATER. I DON'T NEED TO MOVE OUT, I'M A 35 YEAR OLD MAN."

[Anonymous]

The kids that go around thinking they're vampires are actually a great source of amusement. I can't tell you how much money I've made from letting those crazies poke one of my finger tips with a needle and go about 'regenerating their life force' for a while.

Easy $50 baby.

[Matt Cruea]

Haha. You're dumb.

[Nanuri]

I really do have to say, this thread is abso-fucking-lutely hilarious.

Additionally, I stopped 'believing in' vampires when I was like 2.

But Danae, can you hook me up with those people? I need money o.o

[Broken Angel Tima]

Actually, in some belief systems, there ARE such things as energy vampires. These are people who feed on people's happiness. I'm sure you've had times when you've felt really tired and drained after somebody has put you down in some way. Well, that's because they've sucked your energy. They do this by attaching spiritual cords to your spiritual body. However, by ceasing to view yourself as a victim, you can reduce the effect this has. You can also call the archangels to help you cut these cords. *nodnodnodnod*

*Cough* That's a Psi vampire, the psi-energy version of a Sanguinarian.

Okaaay, here's my little say..

Vampyre/Vampire - A fictional creature, told in various tales from various cultures, with similarities and differences to the "modern" vampire (Vampire Chronicles, Blade, etc.) I personally love Vampires, but they are fictional. Dracula was based on Vlad the Impaler, lovely chap who would stick his enemies on poles, and other such nasty business.
I personally love reading The Vampire Chronicles by Anne Rice, I adore vampire movies, and other such-ness. This is simply because they are told to be beautiful and seductive, and one cannot help but be drawn to their mystery. At least, I am. But I'm a writer and an artist - therefore I create, and am of course fully aware of fictional stories.

Sanguinarian - A person with a mental condition that causes them to feel that they need blood, not to survive, but to keep in a reasonable temperament. My old "boyfriend" is one, and I really cannot make judgement on these people. They cannot help how they feel - like most disorders nowadays, it is often made into something people use as an excuse to pretend to be something they're not. In this case, vampires.
I was a member of the Sanguinarius forum, because I'm an Empath and they really are nice people. Just normal people with a bit of a problem - but they do not go around attacking people, pretending to be vampires, sucking victim's blood or such nonsense - that's what idiots do or claim to do.

Psi-Vampire - These are like Sanguinarians, only they take in psi-energy, usually the energy we give off when happy, excited, etc. They are sometimes also Empaths such as myself, have problems with crowds, and each tend to feel they have an "ability" of some kind.



DISCLAIMER: This post is highly-offensive, and highly-opinionated. Don't read if you're easily offended.

I believe that "Vampyrism" is a mental disease.

Whoops! CONTROVERSY...

Ok, but, seriously. Someone who believes that they need to drink blood, stay out of the sun, and become creatures of the night have got some wires crossed in their brain. And sadly, there are people who believe that they are indeed "vampyres". Some even believe that they have super-strength, superiority over "humans/mortals", and are IMMORTAL. Luckily that's only the REALLY whacked ones. Wanna read some testimonials from these lovely, disillusioned people?

http://www.sanguinarius.org

Common problems include:
"LyKe, OMG, IM 14 AND I jus had my vamp powrs AWAKENED, and mah rents r all lykle OMG UR WIERD and I cant find a DONOR bc I live in some small ass town in Montana AND I cant stay awake in class CUZ Im noctrunel or soemthin. AND this chick was wering a WHITE shrt and it HERT MY EYEZ!! SUX0RZ!"

I actually have a close friend who considers herself to be vampire-like, and while I still love her for her personality, I also still believe the who blood-lust thing is a huge crock and some sort of cry for attention.

Anyway, sorry if I have dashed anyone's hopes and dreams upon the rocks, but if I have, go to that website and know that you are not alone! ...Unfortunately.


A Sanguinarian is not someone who believes they are a vampire - and please do not use that link as an example, because the owner of it is a very nice man and fully sane, I assure you.

[Matt Cruea]

You are not an Empath. You are not psychic. You cannot feel our spirit energy with your chakra or your tarot cards or your little goth spellbooks.

[Broken Angel Tima]

That's funny - I don't remember saying anything other than being Empathic.
Oh, whoops, silly me! I forgot that having only pictures of myself appearing to look like a "Goth" means that I'm just a child uttering nonsense, so stupid of me to forget such a thing.
If you don't like what I have to say - don't respond to it.

[Matt Cruea]

I did.

OOPS!

[Broken Angel Tima]

Lol X3

[Byron]

I am Empathic, only I don't capitalize the E. It means that I have an easy time understanding what others are feeling.

Does that mean I am a wampyr, Matt??????

[Jenna]

*imagines Byron as a goth*

[Byron]

The pain is unending!

[Jenna]

If you stop listening to Evanescence and Radiohead, you will feel much happier.

[Byron]

Happiness is an illusion when you have been born into the Dark Brotherhood. Radiohead is the only balm which can sooth the pain unending!

[Jenna]

Please stop, you are scaring me! Also, can I have my eyeliner back?

[Anonymous]

*cries laughing*

[Nanuri]

*Joins Danae*

[Byron]

No. I have used it all.

[Jenna]

You Goths are so freaking selfish.

[Matt Cruea]

Why haven't you killed yourself yet, Mistah F?

You should change your user name to Shattered Soul of Emtpiness or something.

[Matt Cruea]

Or horribly misspell it.

[Henageshi]

Ever since I was a little kid I've always found vampires fascinating. o_O Do NOT ask why. I wanted to be one. LOL I just think they're interesting.

MUWAHA.

Anyway.

I believe in spirtiual things like ghosts and spirits but I don't really believe in vampires. Soudns weird but it's just me.

[Ashley Keen]

*dies Laughing*

Chibikat, Danae, Matt, Byron, Jenna I love you XD never, ever leave XD *LOL*

[ClymAngus]

On a more general note, doesn't every fact depenent on relativity and possibly personal experience? Every observation and the explaination of that observation as a fact is dependent on how it's percieved by each individual person sencing it?

Is something that is taken as fact but then disproven turn immediatly to superstition? Isn't there sometimes a fine line between fact and fiction and what can be explained. What if something cannot be explained using the standard system of agreed facts, do we disregard the system or discredit the viewer?

I don't know why the hell they call this section of the website quick reply.

[Ashley Keen]

On a more general note, doesn't every fact depenent on relativity and possibly personal experience? Every observation and the explaination of that observation as a fact is dependent on how it's percieved by each individual person sencing it?

Is something that is taken as fact but then disproven turn immediatly to superstition? Isn't there sometimes a fine line between fact and fiction and what can be explained.


Yes... and those are kept... in the X files.

*snicker*

^.^;;;

Sorry, but once something is fact, it's concrete. However, as long as it remains theory everyone has to take *everything* with a grain of salt.

Interestingly enough you do bring up a good statistical point. You can ALWAYS prove a conjecture true concretely. But you can never concretely prove a conjecture false. Think about it.

However, the statistics are beyond improbabable for the existance of ghosts, vampires, etc. And thus, I continue to scoff at the ignorant.

*scoff*

[Matt Cruea]

Wow! I replied quickly!

[ClymAngus]

So would you agree or disagree that fact is relative, or absolute?

[Ashley Keen]

That depends upon the fact ~.^

If you tell me that there is no such thing as a brown goose, stated as fact, and then I show you a brown goose, then it is a concrete fact that there is indeed a brown goose

however, I can stand all day and say there is no such thing as a red goose and I can show you goose after goose which is NOT red, but since there are likely to be an infinite amount of geese, I cannot possibly show you every single goose and there is some miniscule probability that one of the geese that I do not show you is red.

Therefore I can never entirely prove that there is no such thing as a red goose.

However, this example does not neccessarily hold with things of the occult, because there are often logical scientific explainations for phenomina that occur as a result. Furthermore, the ability for things along this "grey line" of yours to exist must survive only as a well guarded secret, if they do indeed exists. However the existance or non-existance of mythological beings is often determined by the norms of society. That is -- they are given power by belief.

XD An example Byron used one time that I like:

If you believe that I can shoot lightning at you if I so desire, and truely believe that, it doesn't *matter* if I really can or not, you've already given me power over you by believing that I can.

likewise, with beings that don't exist in reality, if your perception is that these things exist then they are quite real, to you if to no one else.

When this sort of believe manifests itself in a destructive way we often refer to whoever HAS those beliefs as "mentally ill" but to some degree we are all the victims of our own perceptions.

[ClymAngus]

Or in deed restricted in our view of fact by them,

interesting, :)

[Jenna]

"An example Byron used one time that I like: "

Byron is indeed one of the great philosophers of our time.... I am often tempted to quote him in my essays, I am also often tempted to ask him to write my essays

[Katie]

Chibikat: You kept spelling it like "vampyre" and I'm thinking: "THE VAMPEER. WE MUST SLAY THE VAMPEER."

Only because the kiddos on that site decided they shall be more respected if they refer to themselves as "vampyres" and not "vampires". Because, believe me, there is a HUGE difference. (That's why I always put it in quotations- you shoulda picked up on that Matt. I am ashamed on your ignorance towards my sacarsm!)



A Sanguinarian is not someone who believes they are a vampire - and please do not use that link as an example, because the owner of it is a very nice man and fully sane, I assure you.

They seem to have no problem calling themselves "vampires/vampyres"...? And you are correct- Having a mental disorder does not mean you're insane! :)

[ClymAngus]

Wompires are the worst, they look like normal vampires but they have huge hands. They creep up behind their victims when their least expecting it and WOMP! Ya street pizza! Then they suck you up with a straw.

Truely evil.

You Vampire, I saw Vampyre
You say Werewolf, I say Lycanthrope
Vampire, Vampyre,
Werewolf, Lycanthrope,
Lets call the whole thing off.

[Ashley Keen]

You Vampire, I saw Vampyre
You say Werewolf, I say Lycanthrope
Vampire, Vampyre,
Werewolf, Lycanthrope,
Lets call the whole thing off.


*snerk* *dies laughing*

[Byron]

Or Wombyres, who only live in australia and have fangs in their pouches.

Also for a small fee I will write essays for anyone. I make no guarantee as to quality, as I never do any research ever.

[ClymAngus]

Wombyres? don't they bounce off things? It's like Dun Sho Ping it's not a name, it's a ricochet.

[Matt Cruea]

Wombyres! The ONLY Natural Abortion!

[ClymAngus]

well they do say inside every fat person their is a thin person trying to get out. I bet it never occured to them that it might be a parasitic lifeform.

[Jenna]

lol

[Seishiro_17]

unfortunatly all of you are going off of steryotypes. there are in fact some of us that drink blood and those are usually the people willing to pay to prick fingers, but for a matter of fact there is an association that offers vampiric members the option to be on the waiting list for blood. all of it is offored by donors and joining is pretty easy. but some people become crazed and start asking people on the street to do it for cash. and you don't have to be some kind of nightwalker to be a vampire, to be a vampire you just need a thirst or liking for blood.

[Byron]

Still doesn't make it healthy, though. :)

[Matt Cruea]

Or NOT WEIRD.

[ClymAngus]

Make sure it's pasturised, and kept in a cool place. And do remember like milk, blood has a use by date.

Lot's of nasty things can grow in blood so be safe kiddies.

[Ashley Keen]

This thread just continues to amuse me.

Keep it up kiddies! XD

[ClymAngus]

Has anybody ever told you, you have great taste in underwear. Real sharp.

[ClymAngus]

Vampires suck!

[lirifox]

unfortunatly all of you are going off of steryotypes. there are in fact some of us that drink blood and those are usually the people willing to pay to prick fingers, but for a matter of fact there is an association that offers vampiric members the option to be on the waiting list for blood. all of it is offored by donors and joining is pretty easy. but some people become crazed and start asking people on the street to do it for cash. and you don't have to be some kind of nightwalker to be a vampire, to be a vampire you just need a thirst or liking for blood.

This thread has been a new experience for me. o_o

Do you know how many infections are caused by doing something that incredibly STUPID? Why would you drink blood? It's like begging to be killed. Have you ever drank blood? And the blood you suck outta your lip when you get punched for asking someone on the street if you can have some of their blood dosen't count. Even drinking your own blood is bad for you.

The stupidity of humans never ceases to amaze me. -_-

[Seishiro_17]

unfortunatly all of you are going off of steryotypes. there are in fact some of us that drink blood and those are usually the people willing to pay to prick fingers, but for a matter of fact there is an association that offers vampiric members the option to be on the waiting list for blood. all of it is offored by donors and joining is pretty easy. but some people become crazed and start asking people on the street to do it for cash. and you don't have to be some kind of nightwalker to be a vampire, to be a vampire you just need a thirst or liking for blood.

This thread has been a new experience for me. o_o

Do you know how many infections are caused by doing something that incredibly STUPID? Why would you drink blood? It's like begging to be killed. Have you ever drank blood? And the blood you suck outta your lip when you get punched for asking someone on the street if you can have some of their blood dosen't count. Even drinking your own blood is bad for you.

The stupidity of humans never ceases to amaze me. -_-


and it never will.

[Matt Cruea]

Ho ho ho

Good one, clever boy

[Chris Nagy]

This thread has been a new experience for me. o_o

Do you know how many infections are caused by doing something that incredibly STUPID? Why would you drink blood? It's like begging to be killed. Have you ever drank blood? And the blood you suck outta your lip when you get punched for asking someone on the street if you can have some of their blood dosen't count. Even drinking your own blood is bad for you.

The stupidity of humans never ceases to amaze me. -_-

Most groups that do bloodsports have blood tests done first and screen out anyone with diseases; only the stupid ones end up with HIV and the like. Furthermore, the human body can handle a pint of blood in the stomach before getting sick, and most bloodsports do not involve nearly that quantity of blood. For the most part, blood is a component to more erotic play, as there is a deep connection between blood and sensuality that can be traced back through human history.

[Anonymous]

Vampires suck!

teehee.

Uh, in contribution to this thread, Clym and I are going to a vampire party tonight?

Whatever, I get to dress up pretty.

[Matt Cruea]

God you guys are total fucking losers.

[Byron]

Blood + Erotic Play = Desperate plea for serious counseling and possibly psychotherapeutic drugs.

[Nanuri]

Blood + Erotic Play = Desperate plea for serious counseling and possibly psychotherapeutic drugs.
Amen.

Oh, and what Matt said too.

Word.

(<-- has no life and rips off others instead)

[Crimson]

I discovered I wasn't a vampire when I threw up all that blood at the hospital. Ah well... I guess I'm going to have to start tanning now. :roll:

[Anonymous]

God you guys are total fucking losers.

Fuck you, man. There was kareoke.

[Byron]

Because a whole bunch of pale white kids drinking ginger ale, bitching about the lack of Karaoke JRock, and singing along to Voltaire and The Little Mermaid is basically the picture next to "Cool, see also: Fun" in most standard dictionaries.

[Crimson]

Alas... yet another reason why I can't become a vampire. I can't take the ginger ale... FOUL WORLD!!! WHY ART THOU SO CRUEL!!!

*runs away sobbing*

[Anonymous]

Because a whole bunch of pale white kids drinking ginger ale, bitching about the lack of Karaoke JRock, and singing along to Voltaire and The Little Mermaid is basically the picture next to "Cool, see also: Fun" in most standard dictionaries.

Eh...no, it wasn't like that at all. But the fact that most of the people attending were middle aged doesn't make it any cooler, I suppose.

[Seishiro_17]

Alas... yet another reason why I can't become a vampire. I can't take the ginger ale... FOUL WORLD!!! WHY ART THOU SO CRUEL!!!

*runs away sobbing*
because it can be.

[Anonymous]

Alas... yet another reason why I can't become a vampire. I can't take the ginger ale... FOUL WORLD!!! WHY ART THOU SO CRUEL!!!

*runs away sobbing*
because it can be.

I can't take that ginger shit either. My stepfather used to drink it all the time.

And Seishiro, dear, your biting remarks are barely gummed.

[Seishiro_17]

Alas... yet another reason why I can't become a vampire. I can't take the ginger ale... FOUL WORLD!!! WHY ART THOU SO CRUEL!!!

*runs away sobbing*
because it can be.

I can't take that ginger shit either. My stepfather used to drink it all the time.

And Seishiro, dear, your biting remarks are barely gummed.

I know, I'm tired and pathetic. IT'S 4 A.M!!!!

[Anonymous]

It's 10:42 here, and I just woke up with a slight hangover. You have no excuse :P

[ClymAngus]

That'll be the absinthe, I swear that green crap doesn't mix with anything.

Oh and Matt, don't knock it till you've tried it, me old son.

[Anonymous]

It must have been the absinthe, because I've gone home much much more drunk than I did last night and I've never been hung over.

Well, it was more of a groggy "where the hell am I" feeling than a hangover, I suppose. But it was the most defined feeling I've had after drinking in my lifetime.

So yes, kiddies. Be goth! Drink absinthe, burn a hole in your throat, and then go home and show everyone the true blackness of your soul.

It tasted like sambuca. ON CRACK.

[Byron]

That stuff tastes like crap and is REALLY bad for you.

[Anonymous]

No one mentioned the REALLY BAD FOR YOU PART until after I'd gulped.

Then again, I should have probably taken a clue from all the green fairy and halucination references.

Mmmmm, brain altering substances...

[Byron]

Hi, take a swig of this, it's the GOTHIEST!


Oh, yeah, it's poisonous in small doses, illegal in many countries, and contains the power to PERMANENTLY FUCK UP YOUR BRAIN.

Want more? What's the matter, don't you trust me?

[ClymAngus]

You swig absinthe? Brave.

I find it quite amusing that your name sake was one of the biggest mind alterers out there.

Hope the money situation gets better by the way, Overqualified is a hateful term created by stupid people to stop the bright from stealing their jobs.

[Byron]

I only ever swigged it once. That was all it took.

My namesake, apparently, would smoke, drink, snort, cut, or screw anything he could find. And then write poems about it. HE was a deviant.

Thanks, by the way. It's much appreciated.

[ClymAngus]

You missed out one small detail, he was a word smith of the highest order. If you spend too much time examining the fabric your in danger of never appreciating the cut of the cloth, or the tailoring of the garment. I ment no disrespect it is an amerable name to have.

[Byron]

Oh, EVERYONE knows he was a badass poet. He was, in every way, the poster child for the Romantic period. Memorable, lasting prose all around.

Everyone knows that bit. It's the smoking and snorting and drinking and fucking they usually don't.

Also wordsmith, like tunesmith, is one of those words I never imagine people using in real life.

[Anonymous]

Okay, so wait, let me get this straight =

wordsmith = makes words

tunesmith = makes tunes

blacksmith = ...makes...black?

LIKE THE COLOR OF MY SOUL!! :O--oh wait, this isn't the Goth thread. Sorry.

[Yami no Kitsune]

Hi, take a swig of this, it's the GOTHIEST!


Oh, yeah, it's poisonous in small doses, illegal in many countries, and contains the power to PERMANENTLY f$ck UP YOUR BRAIN.

Want more? What's the matter, don't you trust me?

If you swig it, you will most likely end up in hospital.

And no, its not poisonous... well, no more than any other alcohol anyway. The only reason hallucinations are associated with it is because its fermented from wormwood, which as a herb can cause mild hallucinations. And only the blue kind (which is banned in every country except spain and portugal... I think) has the ability to fuck up your brain since it contains LSD.

On a side note... ABSINTHE ROCKS!!

[Anonymous]

mmmmm, LSD!

[Yami no Kitsune]

I know waaay too much about Absinthe. And for your absinthe needs, go to http://www.eabsinthe.com/ XD

[Byron]

NOBODY has absinthe needs! That's the point. It tastes nasty and has hallucinogenic side effects. There are FAR MORE PLEASANT OTHER ALCOHOLS which you could be drinking which do not potentially result in brain damage after a single use!


Drinking Absinthe is like driving a Goth Pinto.

[Yami no Kitsune]

And nobody needs any sort of alcohol, and not everybody thinks it tastes nasty. I think it tastes like liquerice mixed with aniseed, and I like it. And like any alcohol, it will only result in brain damage with excessive use (i.e. if some idiot downs it straight from the bottle taking about half the bottle in one go).

Oh, and the hallucinagenic properties only kick in after 4 shots or more, but of course its different for different people. Just like the actual herb wormwood, it doesn't always cause hallucinations.

[ClymAngus]

NOBODY has absinthe needs! That's the point. It tastes nasty and has hallucinogenic side effects. There are FAR MORE PLEASANT OTHER ALCOHOLS which you could be drinking which do not potentially result in brain damage after a single use!


Drinking Absinthe is like driving a Goth Pinto.


This is true, unless of course you know the Alchemist of old London town........

[Anonymous]

Who is creepy and thinks I'm hot.

OH JOY, FREE ABSYNTH FOR THE REST OF MY LIFE WHENEVER I'M IN LONDON.

I'll use that free rebate often. :/