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ThatsWhatSheSaid · 10-28-2011, 12:55 AM

Before this thread gets locked...I just want to give my thanks and deepest gratitude to the CP Community for changing life as I know it. Who knew that wondering "what's a Wannamaker?" would introduce me to a thread that has truly shown me beyond my imagination what the power, hilarity, and miracle of CP is.

I think in the four years I have been "lurking" unregistered after discovering this site (thanks to the recommendation of a person who I am and will be eternally grateful to), I can only recall being compelled to actually register and post 3 times. All 3 instances have happened in the year of Wannamaker, aka 2011:

1) During the Canucks cup run when I desperately wanted to give my "why I hate the entire Canucks franchise" sermon....but fortunately was unable to (due to closed registration as a consequence of nuckle trolls), as I would have likely landed myself a lifetime suspension with what would have probably ensued;

2) When I wanted to engage calgaryborn in a futile debate about pro-choice/life in the thread about why having a spare tire in your car, is not the same as preparing for the possibility of rape;

AND
3) When Michael Ha made an indirect return to this epic CP thread by trying to sabotage CP's jihadn't through twitter. That was the TSN turning point for me; up until then, I had been happy to lurk away and amuse myself with the unfolding events, but as I caught up on the explosion of pages late into the evening yesterday, I felt in that moment as I read those words, that I was being personally attacked and that I had to take action. Thank you Michael for compelling me to exercise my meaningless democratic right. And for giving me the boot to finally register and come out of the shadows. You taught me that it's never too late to join a righteous fight; even if you're basically the deadbeat father who jumps into the ring after his amazing kid has already pummelled his obnoxious opponent to the ground. I felt pretty good about myself for helping deliver some last inconsequential kicks.

And on that note, I am going to fade back into my familiar shadows, and continue to enjoy the warm comfort, entertainment, useful information, and surreal laughter that this forum, and the people in it, provide me on a daily basis.

THANKS CP. You are the philanthropic comedian billionaire brother I never had.
(and special thanks goes out to KC for that video - I can't remember the last time I had hysterical tears, but your efforts made me flood the place)

10-28-2011, 12:55 AM	#3162
ThatsWhatSheSaid Draft Pick Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Municipally Repatriated	Before this thread gets locked...I just want to give my thanks and deepest gratitude to the CP Community for changing life as I know it. Who knew that wondering "what's a Wannamaker?" would introduce me to a thread that has truly shown me beyond my imagination what the power, hilarity, and miracle of CP is. I think in the four years I have been "lurking" unregistered after discovering this site (thanks to the recommendation of a person who I am and will be eternally grateful to), I can only recall being compelled to actually register and post 3 times. All 3 instances have happened in the year of Wannamaker, aka 2011: 1) During the Canucks cup run when I desperately wanted to give my "why I hate the entire Canucks franchise" sermon....but fortunately was unable to (due to closed registration as a consequence of nuckle trolls), as I would have likely landed myself a lifetime suspension with what would have probably ensued; 2) When I wanted to engage calgaryborn in a futile debate about pro-choice/life in the thread about why having a spare tire in your car, is not the same as preparing for the possibility of rape; AND 3) When Michael Ha made an indirect return to this epic CP thread by trying to sabotage CP's jihadn't through twitter. That was the TSN turning point for me; up until then, I had been happy to lurk away and amuse myself with the unfolding events, but as I caught up on the explosion of pages late into the evening yesterday, I felt in that moment as I read those words, that I was being personally attacked and that I had to take action. Thank you Michael for compelling me to exercise my meaningless democratic right. And for giving me the boot to finally register and come out of the shadows. You taught me that it's never too late to join a righteous fight; even if you're basically the deadbeat father who jumps into the ring after his amazing kid has already pummelled his obnoxious opponent to the ground. I felt pretty good about myself for helping deliver some last inconsequential kicks. And on that note, I am going to fade back into my familiar shadows, and continue to enjoy the warm comfort, entertainment, useful information, and surreal laughter that this forum, and the people in it, provide me on a daily basis. THANKS CP. You are the philanthropic comedian billionaire brother I never had. (and special thanks goes out to KC for that video - I can't remember the last time I had hysterical tears, but your efforts made me flood the place)