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Dear Friends in Seattle

apotheosapotheos Registered User, ClubPA regular
edited August 2008 in PAX Archive
I'd like to invite all locals to hug a non-local (metaphorically, literally, whatever) during PAX.

This is my third time coming, and each time I've had some problems meeting people who wanted to actually talk to people they didn't come with because they were all locals that came with each other. My internet friends tell me that they don't share this experience, but it's not like I'm introverted and am hard to approach, or paranoid, or crazy.

Please feel encouraged to debate the accuracy of that last statement.

Love,

apotheos



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  • Robert KhooRobert Khoo Registered User, ClubPA staff
    edited August 2008
    I love you very much.

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  • tr0tskytr0tsky Registered User regular
    edited August 2008
    if you come to the pre-pax dinner/pub crawl, you're likely to gain a lot of friends in a short period of time. It's tough (at least for me) just "meeting" random people once PAX is in full swing, except for lineups which are always fun.

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  • TacoChiefTacoChief Registered User regular
    edited August 2008
    apotheos wrote: »
    I'd like to invite all locals to hug a non-local (metaphorically, literally, whatever) during PAX.

    This is my third time coming, and each time I've had some problems meeting people who wanted to actually talk to people they didn't come with because they were all locals that came with each other. My internet friends tell me that they don't share this experience, but it's not like I'm introverted and am hard to approach, or paranoid, or crazy.

    Please feel encouraged to debate the accuracy of that last statement.

    Love,

    apotheos

    If there are hot girls involved I may be interested.... :winky:

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  • ColdbrewColdbrew Down in Front Productions Lake Stevens, WARegistered User regular
    edited August 2008
    i too have a difficult time meeting people, but i'm also attending the the pre PAX dinner, just for that reason. To meet people!
    TacoChief wrote: »
    If there are hot girls involved I may be interested.... :winky:

    That too. XD

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  • apotheosapotheos Registered User, ClubPA regular
    edited August 2008
    I wanted to attend the dinner but my flight is getting in at 7ish and that would be pushing it.

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  • BigRedBigRed Seattle, WARegistered User regular
    edited August 2008
    apotheos wrote: »
    I'd like to invite all locals to hug a non-local (metaphorically, literally, whatever) during PAX.

    This is my third time coming, and each time I've had some problems meeting people who wanted to actually talk to people they didn't come with because they were all locals that came with each other. My internet friends tell me that they don't share this experience, but it's not like I'm introverted and am hard to approach, or paranoid, or crazy.

    Please feel encouraged to debate the accuracy of that last statement.

    Love,

    apotheos

    Ill give you a manly BigRed hug at pax if you want :P
    TacoChief wrote: »
    If there are hot girls involved I may be interested.... :winky:

    PAX is not a dating service...

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  • VThornheartVThornheart Registered User regular
    edited August 2008
    Even if you're a little late Apotheos, you should totally come! It'll be well worth it! =)

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  • TacoChiefTacoChief Registered User regular
    edited August 2008
    BigRed wrote: »
    apotheos wrote: »
    I'd like to invite all locals to hug a non-local (metaphorically, literally, whatever) during PAX.

    This is my third time coming, and each time I've had some problems meeting people who wanted to actually talk to people they didn't come with because they were all locals that came with each other. My internet friends tell me that they don't share this experience, but it's not like I'm introverted and am hard to approach, or paranoid, or crazy.

    Please feel encouraged to debate the accuracy of that last statement.

    Love,

    apotheos

    Ill give you a manly BigRed hug at pax if you want :P
    TacoChief wrote: »
    If there are hot girls involved I may be interested.... :winky:

    PAX is not a dating service...

    I never said I wanted a date... I just would rather hug a hot girl than another nerd such as myself.

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  • BigRedBigRed Seattle, WARegistered User regular
    edited August 2008
    Ill hug anyone who isnt all sweaty and doesnt smell :P

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  • TacoChiefTacoChief Registered User regular
    edited August 2008
    BigRed wrote: »
    Ill hug anyone who isnt all sweaty and doesnt smell :P

    the real question is do they want to hug you... ;)

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  • apotheosapotheos Registered User, ClubPA regular
    edited August 2008
    VThornheart wrote: »
    Even if you're a little late Apotheos, you should totally come! It'll be well worth it! =)

    I can't wait to see your shirt.

    Do you think if I could only make it for 8:30 or so there would even be food left?

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  • tr0tskytr0tsky Registered User regular
    edited August 2008
    apotheos wrote: »
    VThornheart wrote: »
    Even if you're a little late Apotheos, you should totally come! It'll be well worth it! =)

    I can't wait to see your shirt.

    Do you think if I could only make it for 8:30 or so there would even be food left?

    send a message to ET or Astayonix. They might be able to put a plate aside or whatever if you're going to be showing up late. Worst-case scenario, you catch up with us in time to go drinking :D

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  • VThornheartVThornheart Registered User regular
    edited August 2008
    Aye, I'm sure we could save you a plate! Or you can come, and if there's no food left I'll treat you for a bite to eat during the (optional, but apparently cool) pub crawl afterwords. =)

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  • TrainwreckXTrainwreckX Registered User regular
    edited August 2008
    apotheos wrote: »
    I'd like to invite all locals to hug a non-local (metaphorically, literally, whatever) during PAX.

    This is my third time coming, and each time I've had some problems meeting people who wanted to actually talk to people they didn't come with because they were all locals that came with each other. My internet friends tell me that they don't share this experience, but it's not like I'm introverted and am hard to approach, or paranoid, or crazy.

    Please feel encouraged to debate the accuracy of that last statement.

    Love,

    apotheos

    Last year my local friends and I went to the pre-pax dinner at PF Changs. We ended up meeting this guy from Alberta, CA. He was really cool and didn't know anyone either, but we hung out with him quite a few times over the course of the weekend. Both in and outside of PAX (we ended up doing a late-night Gameworks run Thursday).

    Somehow when I got my new cell phone, I lost his phone number, so I hope I run into him again this year if he's going. :(

    My point is that if you try and hit up some of the pre-pax social events, you might just make some new friends that stick with you over the course of the weekend or longer!

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  • apotheosapotheos Registered User, ClubPA regular
    edited August 2008
    Robert Khoo wrote: »
    I love you very much.

    *swoon*

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  • faitsfaits a panda eating cake seattleRegistered User regular
    edited August 2008
    VThornheart wrote: »
    Aye, I'm sure we could save you a plate! Or you can come, and if there's no food left I'll treat you for a bite to eat during the (optional, but apparently cool) pub crawl afterwords. =)

    Save room for DICKS (burgers (at the mid point of the crawl))

    Seriously. Do it. Also a shake and fries.

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  • That_GuyThat_Guy I don't wanna be that guy Registered User regular
    edited August 2008
    BigRed wrote: »
    TacoChief wrote: »
    If there are hot girls involved I may be interested.... :winky:

    PAX is not a dating service...

    Do we need to bring that thread back? I think we might.

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  • BrokenAngelBrokenAngel Registered User regular
    edited August 2008
    I'm totally down for hugs! <3 Hugs are awesome.

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  • LewieP's MummyLewieP's Mummy Registered User regular
    edited August 2008
    I nearly hugged a bloke in B&Q this morning, cos he told me what plastic pipes i needed to buy to connect the kitchen sink to the washing machine and he drew me pictures of what to do, as well. I didn't though.

    I like hugs.

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  • apotheosapotheos Registered User, ClubPA regular
    edited August 2008
    I want to make a joke about pipes but I can't do it with LewiePs mom in the thread.

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  • BrokenAngelBrokenAngel Registered User regular
    edited August 2008
    Pfft moms can be dirty too. How do you think we became Moms? :winky:

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  • Moe FwackyMoe Fwacky Right Here, Right Now Drives a BuickModerator Mod Emeritus
    edited August 2008
    Not all moms are as dirty as you, BA.

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  • BrokenAngelBrokenAngel Registered User regular
    edited August 2008
    True, I am going to be an AWESOME a dirty old lady someday.

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  • chaosisorderchaosisorder Cupcake Princess and Pinny Whore OregonRegistered User regular
    edited August 2008
    BigRed wrote: »
    Ill hug anyone who isnt all sweaty and doesnt smell :P

    It's true! And he'll invite you to sit in the amazing sound chair. And if you are a really, really good girl, he'll kick up the bass line.

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  • BrokenAngelBrokenAngel Registered User regular
    edited August 2008
    That chair is from heaven itself. I think BigRed killed an angel with his bare hands to get it.

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  • Moe FwackyMoe Fwacky Right Here, Right Now Drives a BuickModerator Mod Emeritus
    edited August 2008
    Not just an angel, an angel bear. Those are like 10x as rare as real bears.

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  • VThornheartVThornheart Registered User regular
    edited August 2008
    Damnit, Red's camping the Angel Bear spawn point again. He's going to screw with the whole PAX economy. =)

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  • nearlysobernearlysober Registered User regular
    edited August 2008
    I dunno about handing out free hugs... Seattlites arms are usually tired from hugging trees all day :P

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  • WhytmageWhytmage Registered User regular
    edited August 2008
    apotheos wrote: »
    VThornheart wrote: »
    Even if you're a little late Apotheos, you should totally come! It'll be well worth it! =)

    I can't wait to see your shirt.

    Do you think if I could only make it for 8:30 or so there would even be food left?

    Im off w ork at 7 and im still going.

    and it's catered, so there should be food there.

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  • bahamut026bahamut026 Registered User regular
    edited August 2008
    This thread is cool & all, but am I the only one who nearly flipped out because they thought this thread meant there was going to be an Nobuo Uematsu show during PAX?

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  • Moe FwackyMoe Fwacky Right Here, Right Now Drives a BuickModerator Mod Emeritus
    edited August 2008
    What about this thread could possibly make you think that?

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  • tr0tskytr0tsky Registered User regular
    edited August 2008
    Moe Fwacky wrote: »
    What about this thread could possibly make you think that?

    Dear Friends - Wikipedia Article

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  • Moe FwackyMoe Fwacky Right Here, Right Now Drives a BuickModerator Mod Emeritus
    edited August 2008
    But... that tour was three years ago.

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  • tr0tskytr0tsky Registered User regular
    edited August 2008
    Moe Fwacky wrote: »
    But... that tour was three years ago.

    I didn't say it was a logical connection, was just explaining it :D

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  • beowuffbeowuff Registered User regular
    edited August 2008
    Well, there's actually a phenomenon called the "Seattle Freeze"... So, Seattleites are known for being extremely polite, but extremely hard to get to know... They kinda have their own "clicks" and are often uncomfortable letting new people in...

    However, we're not all like that... I think part of it is that I don't feel the need to go out and meet people, especially in my home town where I already know a ton of people. That doesn't mean I'm not interested in meeting people, just that I don't feel the need to put myself out there.

    So, if you say "Hi" to me, I'd gladly have a conversation with any of you. Just don't expect me to say "Hi" first...

    If you want to meet people, put yourself out there... Someone will say "Hi" back...

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  • faitsfaits a panda eating cake seattleRegistered User regular
    edited August 2008
    Well I've lived in seattle all my life, and I just hate every one and every thing. So.

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  • SakebombSakebomb Registered User regular
    edited August 2008
    Being from Texas, me & my gf show true southern hospitality where ever we go.
    Failing that, do a shot of Titos or Treaty Oak with us and we'll all be friends in no time.

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  • frecklefreckle Registered User regular
    edited August 2008
    I'm from Seattle and I never find anyone to talk to either. Please hug the locals too, we can be useful, we know where things are.

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  • tr0tskytr0tsky Registered User regular
    edited August 2008
    Sakebomb wrote: »
    Being from Texas, me & my gf show true southern hospitality where ever we go.

    You're not allowed to bring your gun to PAX... :D

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  • SakebombSakebomb Registered User regular
    edited August 2008
    tr0tsky wrote: »
    You're not allowed to bring your gun to PAX... :D

    How bout these guns?
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    yeah baby
    Also being from Texas, we have crap for seafood.
    any one know of a good place to grab a shark steak or some other oceanic tastiness up there?

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