Huh, did it get really dusty in here? Or is that just me?

"She asked if we had been served, and I'm like, 'I don't see any food," Philip D'Acoonto Sr. said. "I looked at my other daughter, and I looked back, and I'm like, 'Boy, she looks like my daughter,' and she's like, 'Daddy,' and I'm like, 'Wow.' It's like, 'What are you doing here?'"

Seriously?

Pelvic Splanchnic Ganglion: "She asked if we had been served, and I'm like, 'I don't see any food," Philip D'Acoonto Sr. said. "I looked at my other daughter, and I looked back, and I'm like, 'Boy, she looks like my daughter,' and she's like, 'Daddy,' and I'm like, 'Wow.' It's like, 'What are you doing here?'"

Seriously?

Beaten to it.

/good story

Pelvic Splanchnic Ganglion: "She asked if we had been served, and I'm like, 'I don't see any food," Philip D'Acoonto Sr. said. "I looked at my other daughter, and I looked back, and I'm like, 'Boy, she looks like my daughter,' and she's like, 'Daddy,' and I'm like, 'Wow.' It's like, 'What are you doing here?'"

Seriously?

welcome to 2012 in 'murka

Pelvic Splanchnic Ganglion: "She asked if we had been served, and I'm like, 'I don't see any food," Philip D'Acoonto Sr. said. "I looked at my other daughter, and I looked back, and I'm like, 'Boy, she looks like my daughter,' and she's like, 'Daddy,' and I'm like, 'Wow.' It's like, 'What are you doing here?'"

Seriously?

I was thinking there should be a journalistic method for correcting that. Similar to the "sic" that is used for improper spelling.

seriously i can't imagine what this surprise meeting would be like. i pulled a similar thing, but it had been less than a year since i'd seen my family, in peacetime, no deployments, nothing like that. i had a female friend of mine pick me up at the airport and take me to her house. i called my mom (was about the time of day for her i would've called from germany anyway) and she kept saying i sounded depressed or that something wasn't right...i kept saying i'm ok (really i was trying hard not to laugh...that's why i didn't sound like my normal self) and finally broke the news that i was less than 2 miles away...i almost didn't need the phone to hear her scream "tell her to bring you home now!" that was fun

oldcub: Pelvic Splanchnic Ganglion: "She asked if we had been served, and I'm like, 'I don't see any food," Philip D'Acoonto Sr. said. "I looked at my other daughter, and I looked back, and I'm like, 'Boy, she looks like my daughter,' and she's like, 'Daddy,' and I'm like, 'Wow.' It's like, 'What are you doing here?'"

Seriously?

I was thinking there should be a journalistic method for correcting that. Similar to the "sic" that is used for improper spelling.

it's been a few years since i studied such things, but i believe [sic] works for grammar and [sp] works for spelling, so you'd be correct (if i recall correctly) to use [sic] here

Somebody went a little heavily on the "like" button.

[sic] is used to denote that the text is quoted as-is; that the errors are intentional and not due to a typographical or proofreading error on the part of the author or editor. It wouldn't apply in this case. You'd have to use an ellipsis: [...] to denote that there was irrelevant text removed.

Sweet father daughter story, but why are they recommending a video about a uterine rupture at the bottom of the page?

So, was she there placing her resume for employment for after she is released from service?

RedT: Sweet father daughter story, but why are they recommending a video about a uterine rupture at the bottom of the page?

Related tear-generating stories?

Crudbucket: bungle_jr: seriously i can't imagine what this surprise meeting would be like. i pulled a similar thing, but it had been less than a year since i'd seen my family, in peacetime, no deployments, nothing like that. i had a female friend of mine pick me up at the airport and take me to her house. i called my mom (was about the time of day for her i would've called from germany anyway) and she kept saying i sounded depressed or that something wasn't right...i kept saying i'm ok (really i was trying hard not to laugh...that's why i didn't sound like my normal self) and finally broke the news that i was less than 2 miles away...i almost didn't need the phone to hear her scream "tell her to bring you home now!" that was fun

The first year I was in the Army, I told my parents I wouldn't be able to make it home for the holidays. Called them Christmas morning, acted all depressed, and said if I had taken leave I would be getting home right about...NOW! and burst in through the back door.

My dad, who was chopping peppers to make some omelets, was so startled he sliced his thumb open and we got to go to the ER. Merry Christmas!

ouch! good but painful story!

i never went home at christmas, simply because i didn't want to travel with the holiday travel crowds. we did christmas in january...so it was fun...we had 2 christmases, since they of course had already celebrated with the rest of the family, and i had celebrated with my military family. luckily i had a really good group of people i was stationed with who put together really good dinners and parties

oldcub: Pelvic Splanchnic Ganglion: "She asked if we had been served, and I'm like, 'I don't see any food," Philip D'Acoonto Sr. said. "I looked at my other daughter, and I looked back, and I'm like, 'Boy, she looks like my daughter,' and she's like, 'Daddy,' and I'm like, 'Wow.' It's like, 'What are you doing here?'"

Seriously?

I was thinking there should be a journalistic method for correcting that. Similar to the "sic" that is used for improper spelling.

There is, usually. It's mainly assholes who directly transcribe verbal tics.

"Philip D'Acoonto Sr"

Phil D'Acoonto.....seriously?

SERIOUSLY? Nobody considered what that sounds like when said out loud before naming the chap nor naming his father?

Unbelievable. Also.......

Well my friend Sweet Jay took me to that video arcade in town, right, and they don't speak English there, so Jay got into a fight and he's all, "Hey quit hasslin' me cuz' I don't speak French" or whatever! And then the guy said something in Paris talk, and I'm like, "Just back off!" And they're all, "Get out!" And we're like, "Make me!" It was cool.

Like.

Pert: "Philip D'Acoonto Sr"

/I was wondering what the filter would do to that....

Did she end up getting his food?

Get back in the kitchen.

Awww, nice.... Now bring 'em all home.

Huck Chaser: So many servicemen and women seem to love doing the "surprise, I'm home!" thing these days. Is it just because they know they've got a good shot at making the local news? Studies have shown that for many or even most people, the anticipation of an exciting/joyous event gives you more pleasure than the event itself, so why cheat your family out of that?

/only half-trolling

I disagree with the "Local News" bs, however, I do have to ask what is with the "Surprise, I'm here" stuff. I'm not trying to pee on the parade, but is it more fun to just mess with your families than to just tell them, "I'll be home Thursday?" Just asking.

But I agree, these stories make it really dust in my office. The one's that get me the most are the parents to the young children.

Hold the daughter. Extra bacon.

The Whole Farking Beefalo: Huck Chaser: So many servicemen and women seem to love doing the "surprise, I'm home!" thing these days. Is it just because they know they've got a good shot at making the local news? Studies have shown that for many or even most people, the anticipation of an exciting/joyous event gives you more pleasure than the event itself, so why cheat your family out of that?

/only half-trolling

I disagree with the "Local News" bs, however, I do have to ask what is with the "Surprise, I'm here" stuff. I'm not trying to pee on the parade, but is it more fun to just mess with your families than to just tell them, "I'll be home Thursday?" Just asking.

But I agree, these stories make it really dust in my office. The one's that get me the most are the parents to the young children.

my main concern, even in my own case, was "what if the plane goes down on my way to surprise them"

other than that, it was a very fun way to surprise the family

bungle_jr: Pelvic Splanchnic Ganglion: "She asked if we had been served, and I'm like, 'I don't see any food," Philip D'Acoonto Sr. said. "I looked at my other daughter, and I looked back, and I'm like, 'Boy, she looks like my daughter,' and she's like, 'Daddy,' and I'm like, 'Wow.' It's like, 'What are you doing here?'"

Seriously?

welcome to 2012 in 'murka


No kidding:

Soldier Surprises Father At Diner
DERRY, N.H. -- Fresh off a flight from overseas where she was recently deployed in Afghanistan

Pffft. Stupid "journalist" can't even get gender right. Like the mighty 'Murka would be so desperate for soldiers that they'd send women over. Sheesh.

bungle_jr: oldcub: Pelvic Splanchnic Ganglion: "She asked if we had been served, and I'm like, 'I don't see any food," Philip D'Acoonto Sr. said. "I looked at my other daughter, and I looked back, and I'm like, 'Boy, she looks like my daughter,' and she's like, 'Daddy,' and I'm like, 'Wow.' It's like, 'What are you doing here?'"

Seriously?

I was thinking there should be a journalistic method for correcting that. Similar to the "sic" that is used for improper spelling.

it's been a few years since i studied such things, but i believe [sic] works for grammar and [sp] works for spelling, so you'd be correct (if i recall correctly) to use [sic] here

No, [sic] is used for both spelling and grammar. It would not be appropriate here as there is no question of whether there is a transcription error.

Petit_Merdeux: "Crispy bacon"?

WTF? Is there any other kind?

Canadian...

WMCB: Huh, did it get really dusty in here? Or is that just me?

Must be just you, because all I see is more sentimental bullshiat jacking off soldiers. How does it feel to suck that soldier cock?

turbidum: bungle_jr: oldcub: Pelvic Splanchnic Ganglion: "She asked if we had been served, and I'm like, 'I don't see any food," Philip D'Acoonto Sr. said. "I looked at my other daughter, and I looked back, and I'm like, 'Boy, she looks like my daughter,' and she's like, 'Daddy,' and I'm like, 'Wow.' It's like, 'What are you doing here?'"

Seriously?

I was thinking there should be a journalistic method for correcting that. Similar to the "sic" that is used for improper spelling.

it's been a few years since i studied such things, but i believe [sic] works for grammar and [sp] works for spelling, so you'd be correct (if i recall correctly) to use [sic] here

No, [sic] is used for both spelling and grammar. It would not be appropriate here as there is no question of whether there is a transcription error.

thanks :) it's been about 16 years since i stupidly declared "english" as my major.

George_Spelvin: bungle_jr: Pelvic Splanchnic Ganglion: "She asked if we had been served, and I'm like, 'I don't see any food," Philip D'Acoonto Sr. said. "I looked at my other daughter, and I looked back, and I'm like, 'Boy, she looks like my daughter,' and she's like, 'Daddy,' and I'm like, 'Wow.' It's like, 'What are you doing here?'"

Seriously?

welcome to 2012 in 'murka


No kidding:
Soldier Surprises Father At Diner
DERRY, N.H. -- Fresh off a flight from overseas where she was recently deployed in Afghanistan

Pffft. Stupid "journalist" can't even get gender right. Like the mighty 'Murka would be so desperate for soldiers that they'd send women over. Sheesh.

even worse, it's the DAD they quoted who was using all the "like"s. what is he, a 16 year old emo punk?

I totally thought this was a "Blues Brothers" thread . . . "sell them to me . .. sell me your chil-dren . . . . "

I'm sorry, but how the f*ck could you hear your own daughter's voice and not recognize it - or at the very least, look up and eyeball the speaker?

I don't care for how long I go away. If I sneaked up on my dad and spoke to him, he'd recognize my voice in a heartbeat.

I totally thought this was a "Blues Brothers" thread . . . "sell them to me . .. sell me your chil-dren . . . . "


I thought it was a cannibal article, and I was suspicious of what it was given the "hero" tag....

If you're addicted to this stuff, go visit Welcome Home Blog (new window)...couple years worth of videos.

FriarReb98: Petit_Merdeux: "Crispy bacon"?

WTF? Is there any other kind?

I hate "crispy" bacon. I equate it with my mother's been-in-the-pan-five-minutes-too-long idea of bacon. All meat, no matter what it is, should be supple and juicy, and not dessicated with the texture of a goddamned cracker.

For bacon I think that depends. If I am eating just bacon then yeah I want it supple and juicy. On the other hand if I am eating it on a club, BLT, bacon cheeseburger, or on a ham, sausage, bacon, egg, and cheese sandwich on wheat bread then I want it like a cracker.

FriarReb98: I hate "crispy" bacon. I equate it with my mother's been-in-the-pan-five-minutes-too-long idea of bacon. All meat, no matter what it is, should be supple and juicy, and not dessicated with the texture of a goddamned cracker.

Indeed. We British laugh at the American concept of bacon, which seems to shatter like glass when you poke it with a fork.

Bacon should have crispy RIND, achieved via GRILLING.

Is she over easy as well?

"She asked if we had been served, and I'm like, 'I don't see any food," Philip D'Acoonto Sr. said. "I looked at my other daughter, and I looked back, and I'm like, 'Boy, she looks like my daughter,' and she's like, 'Daddy,' and I'm like, 'Wow.' It's like, 'What are you doing here?'"

Valley Girl speak is spreading into a new demographic

///Frank Zappa has a lot to answer for, as he started it all...

http://www.lyricsfreak.com/f/frank+zappa/valley+girl_20056834.html

The Whole Farking Beefalo: Huck Chaser: So many servicemen and women seem to love doing the "surprise, I'm home!" thing these days. Is it just because they know they've got a good shot at making the local news? Studies have shown that for many or even most people, the anticipation of an exciting/joyous event gives you more pleasure than the event itself, so why cheat your family out of that?

/only half-trolling

I disagree with the "Local News" bs, however, I do have to ask what is with the "Surprise, I'm here" stuff. I'm not trying to pee on the parade, but is it more fun to just mess with your families than to just tell them, "I'll be home Thursday?" Just asking.

But I agree, these stories make it really dust in my office. The one's that get me the most are the parents to the young children.

A lot of times, return dates can change even up until the last minute. For a lot of parents, especially, telling your kids, "Daddy's going to be home on Thursday," is kind of cruel, because on Wednesday, you'll get a call that says, "I'll be home next week." You don't want to get the kids' hopes up just to have them dashed at the last second, so you don't tell your kids until you're CERTAIN that he'll be home. Lots of military wives will tell their kids when they get the call from their husband that says his boots are on American soil, but some will just wait and let it be a surprise because it's better to have a surprise than a disappointment.

Leave can get cancelled at the last second. R&R gets cancelled or re-scheduled at the last minute. So sometimes, it's better to be a surprise than to say, "I'll be home for Christmas," and then have to disappoint everybody.

bungle_jr: turbidum: bungle_jr: oldcub: Pelvic Splanchnic Ganglion: "She asked if we had been served, and I'm like, 'I don't see any food," Philip D'Acoonto Sr. said. "I looked at my other daughter, and I looked back, and I'm like, 'Boy, she looks like my daughter,' and she's like, 'Daddy,' and I'm like, 'Wow.' It's like, 'What are you doing here?'"

Seriously?

I was thinking there should be a journalistic method for correcting that. Similar to the "sic" that is used for improper spelling.

it's been a few years since i studied such things, but i believe [sic] works for grammar and [sp] works for spelling, so you'd be correct (if i recall correctly) to use [sic] here

No, [sic] is used for both spelling and grammar. It would not be appropriate here as there is no question of whether there is a transcription error.

thanks :) it's been about 16 years since i stupidly declared "english" as my major.

So what did you end up majoring in? ;-)

Huck Chaser: So many servicemen and women seem to love doing the "surprise, I'm home!" thing these days. Is it just because they know they've got a good shot at making the local news? Studies have shown that for many or even most people, the anticipation of an exciting/joyous event gives you more pleasure than the event itself, so why cheat your family out of that?

/only half-trolling

You sound like a pleasure delayer

In regards to the bacon sub-thread:

Here in Washington State (Bellingham, specifically) we have a company called Hempler's. LinkHands down, the best bacon I've eaten. Thick sliced, not too much fat. Almost like little strips of lightly marbled ham steak.

Believe me, both you and your dog would want this. Comes in peppered variety as well. These people know their way around a pig.

"Vegetarians claim to be exempt from most common diseases, yet quite a few of them have been known to die" - Bernard Shaw.

Pelvic Splanchnic Ganglion: "She asked if we had been served, and I'm like, 'I don't see any food," Philip D'Acoonto Sr. said. "I looked at my other daughter, and I looked back, and I'm like, 'Boy, she looks like my daughter,' and she's like, 'Daddy,' and I'm like, 'Wow.' It's like, 'What are you doing here?'"

Seriously?

Is this where I'm supposed to like your comment?

//Ah-ah, ah-ah duuuude sound like teen aayyy juh!