Art Bell

[Value Of Pi]

When I bought my house, it had an old-fashioned squat toilet. That sucked. After four months of that I took the money allotted to the kitchen to the renovating the water closet.

I don't blame you. Among other issues, it seems like the Dutch prioritized water savings at the expense of everything else. Don't get me started on the French.

[albrecht]

I don't blame you. Among other issues, it seems like the Dutch prioritized water savings at the expense of everything else. Don't get me started on the French.

Thing I heard was an almost  Kellog-like (not sure spelling or right guy in USA with his weird stuff) but weird thing about about "nutrition" and so wanting to be able to "see and examine" the output, versus input. Which also, Dutch way, would be understandable.

[Mr. Fidget]

Sure is great we made it past fidgets,
and the Rooney Effect... to talk toilet.
Next thing you know Arts thread will break into a Gabcast.
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[ItsOver]

feed his delusions Art, so he can move on and find some other retarded conspiracy to dwell on.
Actually ignore him, so he can spiral deeper into his delusions until he snaps completely and has to be committed. I can see it now. Fidget in a nuthouse, rocking back and forth, whispering "Art Bell, Art Bell, Art Bell".

"While clutching a bicycle chain like a rosary."  It would only be fitting.

[Value Of Pi]

There is nothing "wrong" with them, once you get used to it. And eating, etc in the country. But a weird deal, google (or startpage) it. But, basically, normal seat but a shelf underneath in which you "go" and then to flush (apparently after you inspect it according to tradition) you flush, usually a button to depress on top, and the water goes from the back, across the shelf, and then, ideally, into the hole and then into the canal...kidding. Canals are clean. ha.)

Oh yeah, the shelf. I discovered the "shelf" to my shock and thought these people must be nuts. And there's a tradition with this, like ice skating or tulips? Jesus H. What brainiac thought that one up?

The next time we have to go liberate them, certain things will have to change. I'm drawing the line right here on toilets.

[coaster]

"While clutching a bicycle chain like a rosary."  It would only be fitting.

Now there is a movie idea. Maybe Mr. Fidget can talk to his close friends in the movie business and make it happen.

[ACE of CLUBS]

Paranormal getting old ?
Art Bell seemed dis-interested shortly after returning to the air ....
Same old stuff ... with the same old guests. 
George Noory doesn't do too much of it ... more out of happenstance than choice ?  Doesn't matter.  It's all getting so old.
Paranormal has come and gone ..... the hosts have come and gone ....
It's as old and boring as MF.

[Mr. Fidget]

More than a year before the fateful three consecutive live show run of calls to Art, ending up with the interview...

In 1995 I called (using my trick) and said as soon as he picked up the line... "I have some important information to send you about how people cope with time!" >click<

Art recalled the 1995 moment in 1997.

It's a nuance.

Inside baseball.
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[albrecht]

Oh yeah, the shelf. I discovered the "shelf" to my shock and thought these people must be nuts. And there's a tradition with this, like ice skating or tulips? Jesus H. What brainiac thought that one up?

The next time we have to go liberate them, certain things will have to change. I'm drawing the line right here on toilets.

Not to bring up politics but....next time we go (if we even would) will be to fight Muzzies; already there. Sad state of affairs.

[Robert Ghostwolf's Ghost]

Just a heads up; I'll be taking a dump in five or six hours from now. Fraud free.

Why don't you just say you'll be "toddling off to the loo to dunk a crumpet" like you normally would?  Is it because you believe the rest of us are incapable of understanding your twee colloquialisms, you condescending bloater?

[Showroom Dummy]

Paranormal getting old ?
Art Bell seemed dis-interested shortly after returning to the air ....
Same old stuff ... with the same old guests. 
George Noory doesn't do too much of it ... more out of happenstance than choice ?  Doesn't matter.  It's all getting so old.
Paranormal has come and gone ..... the hosts have come and gone ....
It's as old and boring as MF.

i agree about paranormal getting old   same guests over the last ten years    same old same old   
where do you go from here      how many times can you talk about bigfoot 

more interesting would be Escape of the Fidgets    little  nano bots that become self aware   oh wait that was on STNG   

[Value Of Pi]

Granted a pretentious blow-hard, but he is sometimes profound, or at least funny (for those who've worked or traveled.) I was amazed with Dutch (and older German) toilets, personally. Bizarre.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rzXPyCY7jbs

Thank you, I learned a lot here and had a good laugh. I think this clip is as good a piece of evidence as you'll find of Americans being exceptional. I'm not real big on the whole "exceptional" thing but (with a tip of the hat to our former British overlords) I think America does rule the bathroom without a doubt.

Rule, Toiletania, America rules the waves!

[Mr. Fidget]

"While clutching a bicycle chain like a rosary."  It would only be fitting.

This is an area Art's take on which would be interesting. He has had the objects, they do engage the "mind hand connection", what is going on there?
   Nearly all the religions have some "handy" thing... rosary, worry stone, prayer beads, and more. The fidgets may provide a "non dogmatic" type of activation of some part of the brain. Like a busy center I guess.  What part of the brain is engaged, and what does it do/mean?

It's like the old guest Neil Slade, amygdala guy kind of territory.

What does Art think about the "mind hand connection"?

I think his opinion might be fascinating.

[coaster]

More than a year before the fateful three consecutive live show run of calls to Art, ending up with the interview...

In 1995 I called (using my trick)

Did you ever explain that trick?  It was the pay phone in front of a grocery store right? I'll give you that one. That was impressive getting through. See, thats the thing, you do have interesting things to talk about. But you choose to dwell on shit.
I'm a tad drunk. If anyone can find the show on youtube with Fidget calling in, I'd like to hear it again. Back when Mr. Fidget was interesting.

[albrecht]

Thank you, I learned a lot here and had a good laugh. I think this clip is as good a piece of evidence as you'll find of Americans being exceptional. I'm not real big on the whole "exceptional" thing but (with a tip of the hat to our former British overlords) I think America does rule the bathroom without a doubt.

Rule, Toiletania, America rules the waves!

Agreed, with caveat. I don't like our American system, especially with regard to hotels,- but also homes, increasingly. I would like more Brit standard. Before you claim USA USA USA, I like, shaving having a hot water exclusive. And the bizarre ways hotels make there showers work?? Alex Jones should investigate..

[GravitySucks]

   This is an area Art's take on which would be interesting. He has had the objects, they do engage the "mind hand connection", what is going on there?
   Nearly all the religions have some "handy" thing... rosary, worry stone, prayer beads, and more. The fidgets may provide a "non dogmatic" type of activation of some part of the brain. Like a busy center I guess.  What part of the brain is engaged, and what does it do/mean?

It's like the old guest Neil Slade, amygdala guy kind of territory.

What does Art think about the "mind hand connection"?

I think his opinion might be fascinating.

Mr. Fidget,

Have you ever given any thought to the prospect that maybe, just maybe it is your fidgets that disrupted the universe and caused all the conflict in his life?  Seems to me all the times that he has quit broadcasting have ALL come after he received your fidgets.

Just sayin.

[coaster]

ok, someone just posted and said the link was posted in this thread. I didnt quote it, because I gave them time to fix their post, and now its gone. Mr. Fidget calling into Art Bell. Jesus Christ sitting on a fidget, I need the link.

[coaster]

fuck you rubes for making me have to search youtube. I hate you all. I'll find it.

[Value Of Pi]

Agreed, with caveat. I don't like our American system, especially with regard to hotels,- but also homes, increasingly. I would like more Brit standard. Before you claim USA USA USA, I like, shaving having a hot water exclusive. And the bizarre ways hotels make there showers work?? Alex Jones should investigate..

Yes, I agree on the single knob for hot and cold issue, if that's what you mean. The only place it doesn't bother me is with a kitchen sink. You do have freedom of choice with this, except in other people's bathrooms, like hotels.

[Jackstar]

fuck you rubes for making me have to search youtube. I hate you all. I'll find it.

[littlechris]

Paranormal getting old ?
Art Bell seemed dis-interested shortly after returning to the air ....
Same old stuff ... with the same old guests. 
George Noory doesn't do too much of it ... more out of happenstance than choice ?  Doesn't matter.  It's all getting so old.
Paranormal has come and gone ..... the hosts have come and gone ....
It's as old and boring as MF.

I dont think that the field of the paranormal is getting old. I will say though, that if you have a SHIT producer, you'll have a SHIT show.

[coaster]

was it 8-14-97? Only thing I can find is u7 radio's playlist. I'm sure it's in the Art Bell archive, but I don't have that anymore.
Maybe he has been blacklisted. I'm kidding of course.
this was literally the only time I would have put time aside to listen to it. Because I'm drunk. I remember hearing it back then. Art and Fidget were pretty excited at the time. Art because these crazy dude kept getting through, I think I remember fidget talking about the growing crowd at the store. that was a decent night for radio, i'l admit. I didnt understand what was happening then, and I don't now. Would have liked to hear it tonight actually. A different take on something 20 years later, maybe I'd have a different perspective. But I am quickly losing interest. I tried. back to beer and tunes. Btw, a link to the fidget/art bell call would still be appreciated before I pass out.
eh. I'm exhausted. cheers.

[Mr. Fidget]

Mr. Fidget,

Have you ever given any thought to the prospect that maybe, just maybe it is your fidgets that disrupted the universe and caused all the conflict in his life?  Seems to me all the times that he has quit broadcasting have ALL come after he received your fidgets.

Just sayin.

Nope, that had not ever occurred to me, until you just mentioned it.
Something so horrible he could never say the "f" word again.... hmm.

A novel concept.

I sure hope not. This whole "be mr. fidget" thing has not been easy, but I was not trying to "dump it all" on Art.

To the degree he ignored my information when it became available, is the degree to which he is responsible for his listeners getting no redress.
A guy who is hugely blacklisted and can't explain, for a lack of the "professional follow up" by the blacklister is DOOMED. Employing such a technique, unprofessional.
No $5, no explaining, just dead air.

We all make mistakes, generally not that cause "lives and careers to hang in the balance" as Art's mistake in my case, did.

I'm not mad bro, I just need the anti-venom to shake off the poison of Art's "blacklisting bite".
Mang.

[albrecht]

Yes, I agree on the single knob for hot and cold issue, if that's what you mean. The only place it doesn't bother me is with a kitchen sink. You do have freedom of choice with this, except in other people's bathrooms, like hotels.

I think we agree? Maybe not. Shower, tub, etc. The Brits (and older homes) have it made. Cold Hot and ability to right temp.

[Catops]

http://www.expatica.com/nl/insider-views/living-in/Everything-you-never-wanted-to-know-about-Dutch-toilets_103358.html
For those interested.

The bellgab I once knew and loved is back.

[pate]

Yes, I agree on the single knob for hot and cold issue, if that's what you mean. The only place it doesn't bother me is with a kitchen sink. You do have freedom of choice with this, except in other people's bathrooms, like hotels.

I thought he was talking old school separate hot/cold faucets, like at grandma's house:

[albrecht]

I thought he was talking old school separate hot/cold faucets, like at grandma's house:

I AM! (amongst other things.)

[GravitySucks]

i agree about paranormal getting old   same guests over the last ten years    same old same old   
where do you go from here      how many times can you talk about bigfoot 

more interesting would be Escape of the Figets little  nano bots that become self aware   oh wait that was on STNG

The Fidgets from Outer Space
Fidgets from the Fringe
Attack of the Killer Fidgets
Transcendental Fidgetism, a New Reality
Cooking with Fidgets
Second Hand Fidgets

...that's all I got.

[PB the Deplorable]

Agreed, with caveat. I don't like our American system, especially with regard to hotels,- but also homes, increasingly. I would like more Brit standard...

Including the slick shiny toilet paper?

[albrecht]

Including the slick shiny toilet paper?

That and, tbe heated towel rack, the pant press, and when down for breakfast and toast in a rack (or WTF do they call it!)