>I must apologize. My initial reply to "what Team Thicko means to me" was
>flippant and lacked regard for the impreesion that may be left with the
>public, should anything be published in GRM.
>
>To me, TT stands for family values, a sober respect for other Thickos
>exemplified by nicknames like Skipper and Buddy, a nearly sacred
>adherance to vegetarian principles in a simple hope to do our own small
>part towards an end to cattle raising and the resultant worldwide
>methane problems. Most people don't realize that Team is a just a
>scrambled version of meat... reflecting our attitude.
>
>In fact, Thicko is was derived from chok(e) it - which shows both a
>desire to put an end to the practise of self abuse and a heartfelt
>desire to lean-out our race motors to save fuel while reducing noise.
>Are Thickos great or what?
>
>Team Thicko means a swell group of pals who collectively congratulate
>all race winners regardless of their known tendency to flagrantly cheat
>and then lie about it. A group, who as one, will overlook physical
>deformities even flatulance exhibited by its members...but will never
>condone profanities of any variety - particularly directed towards those
>same cheaters.
>
>It means the world to me to know that when Thickos are in attendance, I
>will have an early bed-time, allowing me to perform at the peak of my
>potential - golly, thanks guys.
Gosh Mike.
Your post is so moving.
After reading it I found myself standing at attention, weeping, with my
hand over the hole in my jammies.
I'm sorry. Sniff.
I get so emotional sometimes. It must be the estrogen in my lunch burger.
Forgive me.
Scott Paceley * spaceley@uiuc.edu * 217-333-8759 * Champaign, Illinois
graphic design, photography, photo-illustration
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