I Swear...
Well, this is an interesting little diversion for those who actually remember text-based games.
And no, I'm not talking about the Ice Wizard that was in the movie Big. As far as I know, that's not even a real game.
I also don't know why it's so important that I mention that.
Anyway, I remember my BBS days awash in great nostalgia, when we had "Gatherings" in which all of the Morristown BBS'ers would all arrive at the mall, eat pizza, and go see a movie. Other times, we would camp out at Panther Creek State Park and stay up all night talking of Dungeons and Dragons and how badass our characters were on Legend of the Red Dragon (I think that's the name).
There is one thing that haunts me though: I can't remember my BBS username (or handle, as it was called). I do however remember a face from there, a real goth guy who I think was named Vladamir (or was his handle, anyway). He had a hot girlfriend and a penchant for showing off his teeth as if he were ready to bite anything that moved. He also wore expensive sunglasses and had a really cool overcoat.
Needless to say, I envied him greatly.
To finish up this little walk down BBS lane (complete with 1's and 0's, watch your step), I fondly remember going to the mall, eating Pizza Hut, and watching Mallratts on the weekend it debuted. Which, according to the IMDB, was October 20th, 1995. I was 15 years old.
That was a fun time. I remember when Ascii porn was high tech shit.
One last thing: This post from Tycho is probably in my top 5 of all time from him. Just brilliant satire and humoristic wordplay. The man can write a post like no other.
And no, I'm not talking about the Ice Wizard that was in the movie Big. As far as I know, that's not even a real game.
I also don't know why it's so important that I mention that.
Anyway, I remember my BBS days awash in great nostalgia, when we had "Gatherings" in which all of the Morristown BBS'ers would all arrive at the mall, eat pizza, and go see a movie. Other times, we would camp out at Panther Creek State Park and stay up all night talking of Dungeons and Dragons and how badass our characters were on Legend of the Red Dragon (I think that's the name).
There is one thing that haunts me though: I can't remember my BBS username (or handle, as it was called). I do however remember a face from there, a real goth guy who I think was named Vladamir (or was his handle, anyway). He had a hot girlfriend and a penchant for showing off his teeth as if he were ready to bite anything that moved. He also wore expensive sunglasses and had a really cool overcoat.
Needless to say, I envied him greatly.
To finish up this little walk down BBS lane (complete with 1's and 0's, watch your step), I fondly remember going to the mall, eating Pizza Hut, and watching Mallratts on the weekend it debuted. Which, according to the IMDB, was October 20th, 1995. I was 15 years old.
That was a fun time. I remember when Ascii porn was high tech shit.
One last thing: This post from Tycho is probably in my top 5 of all time from him. Just brilliant satire and humoristic wordplay. The man can write a post like no other.
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