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Cadaverous Pallor · 05-28-2010, 06:38 PM

Heyyyyyyy, Macarena!

I guess I'm the only one who can admit to liking this one. I have vivid memories of doing the Macarena at Six Flags with the crowd while waiting for the hypnotist show to begin.

BTW there are plenty of party standard songs/dances that I hate...just not this one.

BarTopDancer · 05-28-2010, 06:55 PM

You aren't alone. I have fond memories of doing the Macarena at school dances. I even owned the record, or tape. I can't remember which.

Alex · 05-28-2010, 06:56 PM

I have fond memories of the Macarena. When it hit in 1996 my college roommate and I were doing a cross country trip from Seattle to DC and back. Along the way we hit every major league ballpark that was convenient (Wrigley, Fenway, Camden Yards, Busch, and Coors). When the trip started we'd never heard of the Macarena then at Wrigley they did it but most people kind of just watched not sure what it was. By the end of the trip whole stadiums were doing it and stories on the radio were covering the biggest group Macarenas in the world.

Alex · 05-29-2010, 06:57 AM

So I'm watching the episodes so far of Justified on Hulu and am enjoying it so far.

Except for one thing. Timothy Olyphant's accent seems to have perfectly blended Billy Bob Thornton and Kenneth from 30 Rock. It's distracting.

Cadaverous Pallor · 05-29-2010, 10:51 AM

Wow, two other people who have fond Macarena memories. Anyone else? We can form a secret society...to hide our shame.

blueerica · 05-29-2010, 11:10 AM

I didn't like the song at the time it was out, but it does come with fond memories with friends that makes me smile now.

Ghoulish Delight · 05-29-2010, 11:29 AM

All it makes me think of is utterly embarrassing myself when, in the summer of '96, I met a very nice girl named Macarena, and the first thing that came out of my mouth was, "Wow, it must suck having that name right now."

Smooooooth operatooooor.

Mousey Girl · 05-29-2010, 11:51 AM

I first heard it at a bar. I thought it was neat, the way everyone seemed to know the dance. it was an easy dance, one even I could do.

My biggest memory from that night was wanting to drink, but nothing tasted right, so I ended up settling for water. Later I found out I was 2-3 months pregnant that night.

Morrigoon · 05-29-2010, 01:31 PM

So, Wells Fargo sent me a thing that their terms & conditions had changed, which got my hackles up, but for once I actually like the changes:

Starting in August, Wells Fargo will not approve an overdraft UNLESS you add the Overdraft Service. You can set up an overdraft alert and a "low balance" text alert. No more than 4 overdraft fees will be charged per day. If you overdraft your account and deposit money that same day, you will not be charged (as opposed to going by the exact time of your charge or deposit). The fees are pretty much the same ($35/overdraft after the 1st one).

That seems fair. I wish the "per day" were lower, but I can live with some kind of limitation.

Alex · 05-29-2010, 04:36 PM

Well, you can thank congress for it, that's one of the new rules that went in earlier this year (I've had to do a fair amount of work related to it and the rule is going to screw my numbers for the year but it is, as a personal opinion, a good rule).

The OD and low balance alerts already existed at Wells and most banks (and all the major ones so far as I know) have them and frankly, everybody should be subscribed to them. I can tell you from personal experience (that is, from the bank's side) that they are about the best fee avoidance tool banks offer. And if you have a credit card sign up for any "Payment Due" or "Payment not received" alert as well.

As for the rule change I'm very interested to see how it plays out. People hate the fee which is easily avoided by never overdrawing your account but I'll be interested to see how they react the first time their payment is rejected because it'll overdraw their account by a few dollars. I keep the overdraft protection because it would be a very unusual occurrence for me to need and so I'd rather pay the fee and have the charge go through, but anybody who is at regular risk should turn it off and live with the minor embarrassment of rejected payments.

05-28-2010, 06:38 PM	#6811
Cadaverous Pallor ohhhh baby Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Parental Bliss Posts: 12,364	Heyyyyyyy, Macarena! I guess I'm the only one who can admit to liking this one. I have vivid memories of doing the Macarena at Six Flags with the crowd while waiting for the hypnotist show to begin. BTW there are plenty of party standard songs/dances that I hate...just not this one. __________________ The second star to the right shines in the night for you
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BarTopDancer Prepping... Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Here, there, everywhere Posts: 11,405	You aren't alone. I have fond memories of doing the Macarena at school dances. I even owned the record, or tape. I can't remember which. __________________ Spork is the new MacGyver Postcards From My Edge
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05-28-2010, 06:56 PM	#6813
Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	I have fond memories of the Macarena. When it hit in 1996 my college roommate and I were doing a cross country trip from Seattle to DC and back. Along the way we hit every major league ballpark that was convenient (Wrigley, Fenway, Camden Yards, Busch, and Coors). When the trip started we'd never heard of the Macarena then at Wrigley they did it but most people kind of just watched not sure what it was. By the end of the trip whole stadiums were doing it and stories on the radio were covering the biggest group Macarenas in the world.
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05-29-2010, 06:57 AM	#6814
Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	So I'm watching the episodes so far of Justified on Hulu and am enjoying it so far. Except for one thing. Timothy Olyphant's accent seems to have perfectly blended Billy Bob Thornton and Kenneth from 30 Rock. It's distracting.
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05-29-2010, 10:51 AM	#6815
Cadaverous Pallor ohhhh baby Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Parental Bliss Posts: 12,364	Wow, two other people who have fond Macarena memories. Anyone else? We can form a secret society...to hide our shame. __________________ The second star to the right shines in the night for you
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05-29-2010, 11:10 AM	#6816
blueerica Nueve Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 6,497	I didn't like the song at the time it was out, but it does come with fond memories with friends that makes me smile now.
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05-29-2010, 11:29 AM	#6817
Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	All it makes me think of is utterly embarrassing myself when, in the summer of '96, I met a very nice girl named Macarena, and the first thing that came out of my mouth was, "Wow, it must suck having that name right now." Smooooooth operatooooor. __________________ 'He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me.' -TJ
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05-29-2010, 11:51 AM	#6818
Mousey Girl Just Me Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: In The Flagon With The Dragon Posts: 2,437	I first heard it at a bar. I thought it was neat, the way everyone seemed to know the dance. it was an easy dance, one even I could do. My biggest memory from that night was wanting to drink, but nothing tasted right, so I ended up settling for water. Later I found out I was 2-3 months pregnant that night.
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05-29-2010, 01:31 PM	#6819
Morrigoon I throw stones at houses Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Location: Location Posts: 9,534	So, Wells Fargo sent me a thing that their terms & conditions had changed, which got my hackles up, but for once I actually like the changes: Starting in August, Wells Fargo will not approve an overdraft UNLESS you add the Overdraft Service. You can set up an overdraft alert and a "low balance" text alert. No more than 4 overdraft fees will be charged per day. If you overdraft your account and deposit money that same day, you will not be charged (as opposed to going by the exact time of your charge or deposit). The fees are pretty much the same ($35/overdraft after the 1st one). That seems fair. I wish the "per day" were lower, but I can live with some kind of limitation. __________________ http://bash.org/?top "It is useless for sheep to pass a resolution in favor of vegetarianism while wolves remain of a different opinion." -- William Randolph Inge
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05-29-2010, 04:36 PM	#6820
Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	Well, you can thank congress for it, that's one of the new rules that went in earlier this year (I've had to do a fair amount of work related to it and the rule is going to screw my numbers for the year but it is, as a personal opinion, a good rule). The OD and low balance alerts already existed at Wells and most banks (and all the major ones so far as I know) have them and frankly, everybody should be subscribed to them. I can tell you from personal experience (that is, from the bank's side) that they are about the best fee avoidance tool banks offer. And if you have a credit card sign up for any "Payment Due" or "Payment not received" alert as well. As for the rule change I'm very interested to see how it plays out. People hate the fee which is easily avoided by never overdrawing your account but I'll be interested to see how they react the first time their payment is rejected because it'll overdraw their account by a few dollars. I keep the overdraft protection because it would be a very unusual occurrence for me to need and so I'd rather pay the fee and have the charge go through, but anybody who is at regular risk should turn it off and live with the minor embarrassment of rejected payments.
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