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Title: You want to know why the HTC office is closed today?
Post by: Beefcake on May 16, 2002, 10:14:41 AM
I'm betting they went to go see Star Wars Episode II. What a bunch of slackers! :rolleyes:

:D
Title: You want to know why the HTC office is closed today?
Post by: Ripsnort on May 16, 2002, 10:16:18 AM
Heres my guess...the guy that financed HTC (and possibly still is?)is taking them all out to lunch! :)
Title: You want to know why the HTC office is closed today?
Post by: Octavius on May 16, 2002, 10:49:46 AM
Going at 12:15 today :)     I couldnt get the 12:01, 02, 03, or 05 showings last night.. stupid ticket website couldnt authorize the credit card.  Either way, I'm excited.  Sad thing is, some friends of mine already downloaded the freakin DVD!  Pirated before its released.. crazy stuff.
Title: You want to know why the HTC office is closed today?
Post by: Mickey1992 on May 16, 2002, 11:04:53 AM
You mean the HTC folks don't always take three hour lunches? :D
Title: You want to know why the HTC office is closed today?
Post by: Sabre on May 16, 2002, 12:19:14 PM
It has been estimated that American businesses will experience $319 million loss in productivity today due to people calling in sick to go see "Attack of the Clowns."  Sheesh!  Think I'll give it a couple of weekends for the lines to diminish before I go (and it'll be a matinee; ain't no move except "The Two Towers" I'm gonna shell out full price to see).
Title: You want to know why the HTC office is closed today?
Post by: Flossy on May 16, 2002, 12:29:01 PM
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Originally posted by Sabre
It has been estimated that American businesses will experience $319 million loss in productivity today due to people calling in sick to go see "Attack of the Clowns."  
Don't US cinemas have evening showings?  I'd never dream of taking time of work to go to the cinema!  :eek:
Title: You want to know why the HTC office is closed today?
Post by: Skuzzy on May 16, 2002, 12:53:08 PM
Oh yes Flossy, but during the day (usually before 6:00pm) you can see movies at "matinee" prices, which is about half to less than the evening rate.
Also, the theatres tend to be less crowded during the weekday due to kids in schoold, folks at work and so on.

I do not get all the hub-bub about a movie, but it seems we Americans have placed some sort of wierd value on "being first" to see a movie.  Really strange people I tell ya.
Title: You want to know why the HTC office is closed today?
Post by: narsus on May 16, 2002, 01:06:27 PM
what is really sad is I have seen it twice already, Saw it at midnight and at 10am this morning my boss bought the IT department tickets, woohoo.
Title: You want to know why the HTC office is closed today?
Post by: Arfann on May 16, 2002, 01:18:39 PM
Only thing worthwhile in the whole Star Wars series was Princess Lay-ya and she an old bat by now.
Title: You want to know why the HTC office is closed today?
Post by: hblair on May 16, 2002, 01:25:04 PM
Tell me that Jar Jar takes a phaser round to the noggin...
Title: You want to know why the HTC office is closed today?
Post by: Beefcake on May 16, 2002, 01:45:04 PM
Hblair phasers are from Star Trek you DWEEB!!!! :D

In Star WarZ it's "Blasters"

:D
Title: You want to know why the HTC office is closed today?
Post by: brady on May 16, 2002, 02:31:26 PM
Man I would love to plug jar jar:)
Title: You want to know why the HTC office is closed today?
Post by: Dnil on May 16, 2002, 02:41:09 PM
saw it last night at midnight also, come to find out, the whole stinking clone war is Jar Jar's fault.
Title: You want to know why the HTC office is closed today?
Post by: Ripsnort on May 16, 2002, 02:41:51 PM
Forgive me for I watch very little TV, and attend about 1 movie every two years (prefer reading and computers, thank you...) What is a Jar Jar?
Title: You want to know why the HTC office is closed today?
Post by: Swoop on May 16, 2002, 02:43:31 PM
KILL THE UNBELIEVER!

Swoop
Title: You want to know why the HTC office is closed today?
Post by: LePaul on May 16, 2002, 02:44:29 PM
Can you blame them?

I just got back from seeing Episode II as well  :-)  Sure was a huge line out the theater when we got out!

Great movie...wont spoil it for the rest of yas!
Title: You want to know why the HTC office is closed today?
Post by: Thunder on May 16, 2002, 02:55:23 PM
I can see it vividly... This dedicated group went to see Star Wars to get some new ideas to make Aces High better.

"HiTech"... Doing mental gymnastics trying to duplicate the balistics and the effects in his brain!

"Pyro"... Watching the audiences every movement to see what types of situations and spacecraft presented the most enjoyment to the spectators!

"Natedog & Superfly" ... Mentally noting the terrain and the graphics on the crafts that made them more realistic.

YANKEE... Pearing into the managers office to get some ideas on how to administer and manage large volume of excited customers.

Aurelius... Watching managements every move in handling customers in order to satistfy them to the fullest.

And Lastly "Ronnie" Checking out the promotional materials, displays and getting ideas for the webpage displays.

Man... while some "run of the mill" simulation groups grind away not coming up with fresh ideas and new vitality our elustrious group is constantly searching for new ideas and better ways to bring ACE High to higher levels. Don't think for a moment you guys fooled us into thinking you were just taking some earned time off from your work on 1.10!

 :)

Thunder
Title: You want to know why the HTC office is closed today?
Post by: narsus on May 16, 2002, 03:01:29 PM
Princess Leia was nice

Natalie Portman is a goddess, and she is 20 so I am not a dirty old man.
Title: You want to know why the HTC office is closed today?
Post by: LePaul on May 16, 2002, 03:07:37 PM
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Originally posted by narsus
Princess Leia was nice

Natalie Portman is a goddess, and she is 20 so I am not a dirty old man.


Have you seem the movie poster?  She looks great....
Title: You want to know why the HTC office is closed today?
Post by: Ripsnort on May 16, 2002, 03:14:40 PM
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Originally posted by Swoop
KILL THE UNBELIEVER!

Swoop


I did not know this was a movie about Islam! :eek:
Title: You want to know why the HTC office is closed today?
Post by: muckmaw on May 16, 2002, 03:18:07 PM
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Originally posted by Ripsnort
Forgive me for I watch very little TV, and attend about 1 movie every two years (prefer reading and computers, thank you...) What is a Jar Jar?


Jar-Jar Binks is a Character from Star Wars Episode I The Phantom Menace. He is single handedly credited with nearly destroying the entire Star Wars francise for all but the most hard core fans.

If you've never seen a Star Wars movie, Jar Jar would be the offspring of an Illiterate Circus Clown and a Reptile of some sort.

The only thing worse than Jar Jar would be the Ewoks from Return of the Jedi, and the only thing worse than Ewoks (Picture a retarded teddy bear that speaks gibberish) would be N'Sync in any movie, much less a Star Wars movie.

I was a hard-core Star Wars fan, but thanks to Jar Jar, and Lucas' poor dialogue, I'm on the road to recovery.
Title: You want to know why the HTC office is closed today?
Post by: Ripsnort on May 16, 2002, 03:21:06 PM
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Originally posted by muckmaw


Jar-Jar Binks is a Character from Star Wars Episode I The Phantom Menace. He is single handedly credited with nearly destroying the entire Star Wars francise for all but the most hard core fans.

If you've never seen a Star Wars movie, Jar Jar would be the offspring of an Illiterate Circus Clown and a Reptile of some sort.

The only thing worse than Jar Jar would be the Ewoks from Return of the Jedi, and the only thing worse than Ewoks (Picture a retarded teddy bear that speaks gibberish) would be N'Sync in any movie, much less a Star Wars movie.

I was a hard-core Star Wars fan, but thanks to Jar Jar, and Lucas' poor dialogue, I'm on the road to recovery.


Thanks Muck!  Now I know who you speak of....may the Farce be with you!
Title: You want to know why the HTC office is closed today?
Post by: Swoop on May 16, 2002, 03:23:34 PM
Worst line in any movie ever:


"I've been wondering, what are midiclorians?" (sp)

Especially the delivery.....


Swoop
Title: You want to know why the HTC office is closed today?
Post by: funkedup on May 16, 2002, 03:26:31 PM
Losers
Title: You want to know why the HTC office is closed today?
Post by: Puck on May 16, 2002, 03:27:50 PM
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Originally posted by Ripsnort


I did not know this was a movie about Islam! :eek:


That's a Monty Python line, you illiterate Philistine!  No, wait, Pyro said we had to be nice.

You literary challenged and culturally hostile individual of inderterminant ancestry which does not in any way mean to diminish you as a person or marginalize the valuable contributions you may or may not wish make to other persons of any genetic heritage of both sexes and hermaphrodites.

Besides, at least you aren't one of those sheep loving Bishrooks!  :D
Title: You want to know why the HTC office is closed today?
Post by: metronom on May 16, 2002, 03:42:46 PM
Don't spoiled it guys...
Im lookin forward to see this movie. For me the classical movie for "Shuttin brain off". Enough stress and live&die in the normal world for me.
My wife and daughter thinks Star Wars are boring,not inteligent, poor dialogs etc...
But buyin the biggest Popcorn and a Coke and takin a seat in the theater is a little break for me.

Sailor
Title: You want to know why the HTC office is closed today?
Post by: whels on May 16, 2002, 03:45:50 PM
damn Jinga Fett was flying a La7 i tell ya.
even saw 2 niki's attacking Anikn and Obi near the end.

1 more thing, dont piss off a 2 foot green guy :)

Whels

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Originally posted by Thunder
I can see it vividly... This dedicated group went to see Star Wars to get some new ideas to make Aces High better.

"HiTech"... Doing mental gymnastics trying to duplicate the balistics and the effects in his brain!

"Pyro"... Watching the audiences every movement to see what types of situations and spacecraft presented the most enjoyment to the spectators!

"Natedog & Superfly" ... Mentally noting the terrain and the graphics on the crafts that made them more realistic.

YANKEE... Pearing into the managers office to get some ideas on how to administer and manage large volume of excited customers.

Aurelius... Watching managements every move in handling customers in order to satistfy them to the fullest.

And Lastly "Ronnie" Checking out the promotional materials, displays and getting ideas for the webpage displays.

Man... while some "run of the mill" simulation groups grind away not coming up with fresh ideas and new vitality our elustrious group is constantly searching for new ideas and better ways to bring ACE High to higher levels. Don't think for a moment you guys fooled us into thinking you were just taking some earned time off from your work on 1.10!

 :)

Thunder
Title: You want to know why the HTC office is closed today?
Post by: Flossy on May 16, 2002, 03:55:03 PM
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Originally posted by Skuzzy
Oh yes Flossy, but during the day (usually before 6:00pm) you can see movies at "matinee" prices, which is about half to less than the evening rate...... Really strange people I tell ya.
Ah, I see.... well, I dunno - to me, nothing beats going to the cinema on an evening, relaxing after a hard day at work.... doesn't seem right in the middle of the day.... especially on days like we have had here today - warmest day of the year so far!  :) If I was going to skip off work, it would be to be out in the sunshine, rather than sitting in a dark cinema watching a movie...  :p  As it is, I had to make do with throwing the windows open and trying to get through the day with a stinking cold...    :(  LOL, sorry, feeling a bit sorry for myself at the moment.....    :eek:
Title: You want to know why the HTC office is closed today?
Post by: faminz on May 16, 2002, 07:12:19 PM
warmest day of the year? in ulverston? Is that like, just above freezing with rain? aaah dear old pomgolia... I do miss it sometimes....

not!
Title: You want to know why the HTC office is closed today?
Post by: Ripsnort on May 16, 2002, 07:13:08 PM
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You literary challenged and culturally hostile individual of inderterminant ancestry which does not in any way mean to diminish you as a person or marginalize the valuable contributions you may or may not wish make to other persons of any genetic heritage of both sexes and hermaphrodites.



LOL!
Title: You want to know why the HTC office is closed today?
Post by: SirLoin on May 16, 2002, 07:54:44 PM
I bet HiTech dressed up as Jar Jar..:)
Title: You want to know why the HTC office is closed today?
Post by: Gryffin on May 16, 2002, 08:01:55 PM
Speaking of Jar Jar:

http://www.etruejarjar.com/watchnow.html
Title: You want to know why the HTC office is closed today?
Post by: Flossy on May 17, 2002, 02:39:40 AM
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Originally posted by faminz
warmest day of the year? in ulverston? Is that like, just above freezing with rain?
LOL!  Nope, was fairly hot and sunny yesterday, and as we don't have air-conditioning where I work, we had to make do with opening the windows.... :)
Title: You want to know why the HTC office is closed today?
Post by: steely07 on May 17, 2002, 03:37:06 AM
I actually had the thought (just to get back on topic) that HTC and Skuzzy might be rolling on down to the phone company's offices armed with wads of ping plot's and remington pump action's to get things moving at their end.... :)
Title: You want to know why the HTC office is closed today?
Post by: air_guard on May 17, 2002, 04:24:03 AM
Nah they just drinking beer with us Norwegians, as we having our independence day the 17`th of may :D
Well its midday and Im off for some beers and drinks now hehe.


airguard
Title: You want to know why the HTC office is closed today?
Post by: aztec on May 17, 2002, 05:19:55 AM
No.
Title: You want to know why the HTC office is closed today?
Post by: krazyhorse on May 17, 2002, 02:11:47 PM
hmmm redneck JAR JAR... what ya tell yer kid to go get when yer current jar is out of moonshine and ya nee a refill:D
Title: You want to know why the HTC office is closed today?
Post by: Obear1971 on May 17, 2002, 05:10:11 PM
i heard yoda gets all kick bellybutton with a light saber, that i gotta see.

 in my mind, yoda welding a saber when he is 2 foot high hmmm, the words cool, bad bellybutton or sweet dont spring to mind, cant get it straight in my head that a 2 foot muppet could ever look cool fighting with sabers.

Shufferling around and saying "mmm mmm mmm, mine i say, or i will help you not" thats fine.

Hope they did a good job, i still havent got over anakin skywalker shouting "Yippy" in episode 1.
Title: You want to know why the HTC office is closed today?
Post by: Cobra on May 17, 2002, 05:24:57 PM
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Originally posted by narsus
boss bought the IT department tickets, woohoo.


There's an obvious observation waiting to be stated here......I'm just not able to clearly see it yet. :)

Cobra