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Paper Covers Rock, Rock Breaks Scissors, Fists Break Nose.
It wasn't the first time Roger had lost at Rock Paper Scissors but it was the first time he had threatened to bash Eric's face in.
"Hey man, it's cool...it's cool. It's just a game."
"Maybe it's 'just a game' to you, Eric but IT'S NOT JUST A GAME TO ME! Huh? Huh?! Did you hear that, Eric? YOU WANNA DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT?!"
Eric decided that reasoning with Roger wasn't going to work this time. Still, he was a pacifist and he wouldn't let Roger's fury push him into doing something he would later regret. He hooked him thumbs into his belt loops and calmly stood his ground.
Meanwhile, Roger's slightly undersized doppelganger hangs out in the background, leaving everyone to wonder, "Who the hell is that guy anyway?"
Posted by Mary on October 5, 2005 | Permalink
Comments
Eric looks just like the guy I dated in high school. I just saw him last weekend at the reunion, he hasn't changed one bit. Not even the clothing style. GAG!! Sure in 1978 it was cool, but hellooooo?? It's 2005, loser!!
Posted by: toiletpaper | Oct 5, 2005 11:50:00 AM
I don't know who Roger's Mini-me is, but I suspect Eric is actually Jeff Conway from Taxi.
Posted by: Jenn | Oct 5, 2005 12:26:08 PM
Roger has to fight, what with wearing those clothes and all ...
Posted by: SageHen | Oct 5, 2005 1:55:53 PM
Roger is Jeff Conway. Eric is Greg Evigan. Skewwwwy!!
-D.
Posted by: Monkeygurrl | Oct 5, 2005 2:24:25 PM
I think Eric just knew he'd have to take on both Bobbsey twins if he gave in to Roger's goading. Why should he, after all - he has the advantage of long sleeves and cuffed pants. Those stripey boys can just take it somewhere else.
Posted by: beastarzmom | Oct 5, 2005 2:47:25 PM
I am reminded of a pillow pact I had with an old roommate. If either of us ever entered into a dress-alike relationship, the other was to creep into their room at night and smother them with a pillow. I think I hear Roger's roommate coming down the hall, pillow at the ready....
Posted by: Marcia | Oct 5, 2005 3:13:41 PM
I wish I had a slightly undersized doppelganger. But no. All I get are cats.
Posted by: jfasoga | Oct 5, 2005 3:54:01 PM
Ohhh...those sure are some groovy looking pants. I especially like the lime green ones! Ha, think they were made out of polyester? Notice how the seam runs up and, just...around his buttocks! VERY sexy! Roger's doppelganger has forgotten his belt.
Posted by: Annie | Oct 5, 2005 4:48:36 PM
Uh duh, that's Roger's twin brother Poger.
Posted by: Sarah, the Domestic Overlord | Oct 5, 2005 5:39:42 PM
I always loved the movie Grease and seeing them in their finky clothes just brought it all back. Plus, those two were dressed alike the Pink Ladies, only they were guys which makes it kind of odd. Not to mention a little scary in some aspects.
Posted by: Anonymous | Oct 5, 2005 9:31:25 PM
The guy on the right HAS to be Ronn Moss aka "Ridge Forrester Marrone" from the Bold and the Beautiful! (for those who remember 1976 or so ... Ronn Moss was also in the group Player, with the hit "Baby Come Back" ...)
Posted by: lisa | Oct 6, 2005 1:33:56 AM
Gaaak! On second look it just occurred to me ... who remembers those pants from 1976 ... Angel Flights? ... roflmao ~ with the stitching around the ass? how mod
Posted by: lisa | Oct 6, 2005 1:36:19 AM
yesssssssss! that's it!! ridge forrester!
Posted by: tictic | Oct 6, 2005 7:30:28 AM
he was gorgeous (ridge)
Posted by: tictic | Oct 6, 2005 7:31:33 AM
I'm glad that someone remembered Ridge Forrester's name. He was the first person I thought of when I saw this pattern. I just could not remember his name. Bet he was a model before...he got his big break in that easily forgotten band "Player".
Posted by: Annie | Oct 6, 2005 8:05:42 AM
There is a bitter rivalry between sailors and disco dancers. It's just sad that it all had to come down to this.
Posted by: Jillian | Oct 6, 2005 8:41:07 AM
'Poger' did NOT in fact forget his belt, slightly undersized dopplegangers are not allowed to wear belts. ahh. . .the politics of bell-bottom gangs. I think Eric looks "tuff". . .with cuffs.
Posted by: sunshyne | Oct 6, 2005 11:42:28 AM
Check out the pattern..."Poger" didn't forget his belt, he is wearing the "hip-hugger" version.
The only guys I knew who wore hip huggers in the seventies loved disco dancing...today it would undoubtably be easier for them to be out of the closet.
Posted by: Paula | Oct 6, 2005 1:53:39 PM
Fight me, fight my gang. It's not my fault we all look alike and our colours are lime green and stripes. All the good colours were taken by the Bloods, the Crips, and the Hell's Angels.
Posted by: Brent McKee | Oct 6, 2005 2:38:16 PM
I totally agree with Lisa.. it looks like Ridge from B&B..!!
Posted by: Liz | Oct 6, 2005 6:38:38 PM
And, Paula, easier for them to get out of their hip hugging pants! Ya know, a belt only gets in the way...
Posted by: Annie | Oct 6, 2005 7:47:04 PM
Paper-stone-scissors pish! This scene shows a meeting of the San Fran Gay Square Dance Collective. The guy in the background is the caller and the two dudes in front are just about to try "a la main right" (link elbows and one turn).
Meetings every Wednesday at 429 Castro: coffee and hairspray provided. But please note: inside leg must be at least 40", on-the-door measurement compulsory.
Posted by: Stuart | Oct 8, 2005 12:21:32 PM
Ohhh...Stuart..thanks for the inside...info...
Posted by: Colm | Oct 9, 2005 10:25:05 PM
Nope, you got it all wrong...
That's Randolph Mantooth from "Emergency"...go take a look...it's absolutely shocking.
Yorkie
Posted by: Yorkie | Oct 14, 2005 5:40:57 PM
