The 'Runnin' scale

[thebitterguy]

Anyway, as I was sending off a package for granolademonic the other day, something came to my mind. Hulkamania, which is the most powerful force known to humanity, runs wild. Brother.

Now, that's a fact. But, seriously, shouldn't there be some kind of scale, some gauge of "Runnin'ness" that we should be able to apply to things, to determine the amount of runnin'-tude they posses?

Well, never let it be said that here at Bitter Labs we don't go the distance for you, the loyal home audience.

Runnin' Loose! -- Loose is actually the least powerful of the Runnin' scale. When something is runnin' loose, it's free, it's moving, it's on its way, but that's about it. Loose is good, don't get me wrong. But it's no...

Runnin Amok -- Now we're talking! When you're running Amok, you're just the littlest bit wacky, crazy, there's big energy moving and strong feeling flowing. You're taking a breath of fresh air, and you're liking it. You're telling a dirty joke to your boss, and she's laughing at it. Then, you can consider...

Runnin' Rampant -- Rampant is a step up the curve, and rampant is good. Rampant's got a gleam in its eye, and can taste life in the air. Rampant is a cold winter morning, about to take a polar bear dip. Rampant is mostly out of control, just a little sexy, just a little dangerous. Until you start...

Runnin' Wild!! -- Please, friends, note the second exclamation point. When you're running wild, brother, the world is at your feet Or possibly, you're just standing on its head. Honestly, no one can lead you, so everyone better get out of the way. Start rippin' off your shirt and Hulkin' OUT, brother, because this is as good as it gets!

Woooo!

The Rumble was fun yesterday, in any case. Except for the "hey, he's an arab! Get him!" bit. That sucked.

Comments

[uncut-diamond.livejournal.com]

I love it.

[thebitterguy]

Feel free to use it. Sample usage: "The American Quisling party is Runnin' Rampang on gay marriage."

[uncut-diamond.livejournal.com]

hahahaha

[rdansky.livejournal.com]

Ah, but where does the Doobie Brothers' "It Keeps You Runnin'" come in?

[thebitterguy]

It's obviously about maintaining a state of Runnin', but which one?

Excellent question.

[rdansky.livejournal.com]

Clearly, it's less Runnin' than, say, "Running With the Devil" by Van Halen. I mean, after all, it /is/ the Doobie Brothers. On the other hand, it probably outranks "Silent Running" by Mike + the Mechanics, if for no other reason than that goofy plus sign. I guess I'd have to equate it with Jackson Browne's "Runnin' on Empty", though I can't help feeling that's some kind of a disservice to somebody.

[perich.livejournal.com]

HALO 2 introduces two more to the scale:

"Running Riot" - When you go on a killing spree of 10 or more kills.

"Running Hot" - When you're driving a vehicle that's about to explode (e.g., smoke pouring out the back, plasma leaking out the converter) at high speeds.

[thebitterguy]

Hmm. I'll grant Runnin' Riot should be added to the list. We'll keep it in mind for future revisions.

I've never gotten a vehicle so banged up I was told I was running hot. Must try it. Only in MP, I presume?

(obH2Q: You got an XBL id? I am Thebitterguy, shockingly enough)

[perich.livejournal.com]

"Running hot" is strictly local lingo. We made it up ourselves.

(You can find me online as "tw0tecs")

Thank you for the lesson

[umario.livejournal.com]

I now have some minor html skills that will make my journal legible.

I must return to this work thing they keep talking about.

Re: Thank you for the lesson

[thebitterguy]

De Nada.

"I was running!" -Forrest Gump

[granolademonic.livejournal.com]

Hulkamania takes a longass time to run from Canada to California.

I feel my patriotism (and roid rage) fading with every passing day.

Must... say prayers...must... take vitamins... must... train...

Did the freakin' Keith book arrive yet? Stupid postal service.

Re: "I was running!" -Forrest Gump

[thebitterguy]

The Keith book has been received and devoured. Muchas gracias.

Re: "I was running!" -Forrest Gump

[granolademonic.livejournal.com]

Cool, I'm glad you got the book. Clearly Canada's postal service is a lesser entity than that of the good old U.S. of A.

And incidentally, in my subject heading I should have spelled it "running-uh."

Stupid Forrest Gump.

Re: "I was running!" -Forrest Gump

[thebitterguy]

Well, you got yours in the mail before mine did; the DVDs didn't mail out until a couple weeks ago.

Re: "I was running!" -Forrest Gump

[granolademonic.livejournal.com]

Well, you got yours in the mail before mine did; the DVDs didn't mail out until a couple weeks ago.

I still place the blame on your country of origin.