Comments on: Dinner: The Birth of Squirrelly-J

By: Cheryl

Cheryl — Wed, 14 Jun 2006 00:56:48 +0000

I think you need to up the alternative-spelling ante. Something like “Rev’rynd Doktor Skwirlee J.” Or maybe “Skwirleigh” if you’re feeling yuppie-ish.
I did a drill team routine to “White Lines” in high school. We did toe-touch jumps on the “higher baby” part. My past is totally skwirlee.

By: Nat

Nat — Tue, 13 Jun 2006 17:23:39 +0000

maybe we’re Squirly-J and Crabapple Kid — Our fearsome feet rule the street. Recognize. My girl J-Squirl will lob a walnut at yo head. sucka.

By: jenny

jenny — Tue, 13 Jun 2006 06:52:42 +0000

Viv: I didn't know how you'd feel about breakdance poetry. And welcome to the new Run Jen Run After Dark. I might even spell out the word "f*ck" someday.
Mocha: Oh no. No you did not. You did not just pull out Melle Mel on me! That's what I'm talking 'bout.
Sunny: Well, to be honest, this is more the poppin'/lockin' kind of class vs. the true breakdance spinning on your head class. I value my spinal cord far too much for that.
Dan: You tell Funny P that he can hang with Squirly-J anytime.
Sandra: If you come to TC'07 in Portland, maybe I'll get my posse to put on a little show. That'll give me enough time to learn how to moonwalk.

By: sandra

sandra — Tue, 13 Jun 2006 06:21:38 +0000

Is there any chance that you’d videotape yourself breakdancing? Please?

By: dan

dan — Tue, 13 Jun 2006 02:14:10 +0000

my nephew decided he wanted to be a rapper when he was 8 years old. His name is paul, and he’s got a great sense of humor, so he thought his handle should be “Funny P.” I think he reconsidered when we laughed so much harder than he thought we should have. You can feel the difference, I guess, between laughing with someone and laughing at them.

By: Sunny

Sunny — Tue, 13 Jun 2006 00:57:42 +0000

Ooo… breakdance class! Make sure and tell us when you begin to learn how to spin on your head.
I’ve always wanted to know how that works – without serious brain damage.

By: Mocha

Mocha — Mon, 12 Jun 2006 20:12:41 +0000

I’m so loving that you are taking the class and reading the book and the old school Adidas? Well. You’re at the top of my Cool List now.
I’m going to break out some Grand Master Flash and Melle Mel “White Lines” and think of you, k?

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Mon, 12 Jun 2006 19:42:05 +0000

Dear Jenny,
I must admit, I like your blog so much better now that you swear all the time.
Love,
Vivian
P.S. I can’t believe you didn’t call me immediately after getting that book of break dance poems.

By: jenny

jenny — Mon, 12 Jun 2006 19:31:00 +0000

Asia: I'm sorry you and Farnsworth weren't able to overcome your differences. Did you steal his squeaky toys? Pull on his ears?
Tracy Lynn: We're still looking for some beat-boxers, so let me know if you want to throw your hat in the ring.
Jessica: If we were dealing with most people, yes. But Dee-Dee has her own language at times. Only Nat and I understand it.
Shari: BRILLIANT! And I love the shortened spelling. Squirly is much better - I'll give you credit when I make it big.

By: shari

shari — Mon, 12 Jun 2006 16:12:17 +0000

Add “Reverend Doctor” and change the spelling, and you’ve got it, I think: Reverend Doctor Squirly-J.