with the new members recently joining, perhaps it is time for the New Member FAQ.
The questioner is that fool Vince who after being here then for 3 years didn't know a thing. The answers are supplied by experienced JMDLer Randy Remote. (this was originally posted in April 2001) Q: what does SIQUOMB mean? A: It's an acronym for "Stop Imposing Questions Unto Other Mortal Beings" It's from an unpublished opera by Joni Q: what is Joni's best album? A: the Hissing Missing Mingus sessions demos, which no one but JM and Henry Lewy have ever heard Q: What is a tape tree? A: Didn't your parents sit down and talk with you about this stuff? Q: is everyone in here really straight? A: See above Q: are all members really Republicans? A: Of course! Except the dirty little commies... Q: is George W. Bush a member of the JMDL? (Can George W. even spell "JMDL"?) A: I think you answered that one yourself. Q: What does NJC mean? A: I can't remember, nor can anyone else... Q: What does NP mean? A: Nordic Poultry in the US....Navigational Polymetry everywhere else. Q: Is Joni a member? N: To paraphrase Groucho, I wouldn't want to be part of a group that would allow me to be a member. Q: Is everyone always friendly here? (I am easily bruised.) A: Yes, except for full moons, Saturdays, and Joni's Witness holidays. Q: Has there ever been a tribute concert for Larry Klein, or at least a tribute album made to honor Dog Eat Dog? A: No, but I understand Klein himself is making a tribute album for his dog. Q: Will anyone here try to make me their dancing clown? (I hope not, I scare easily.) A: Geez, you are sensitive! You'll never last here. Now that I think of it, the only dancing clown I've ever seen was at the rodeo. Q: I have this wonderful idea: why not have a New England gathering every labor day of all the Joni fans? A: I'm sorry to be blunt, but that is a stupid idea and no one will ever go for it. Q: Or maybe, someone could collect all the covers of Joni's songs and put them on a cd or two. A: I'm not sure you could even fill a CD. Using the CD's as covers for pots and pans might work, though. Q; Anyway, just my suggestions. I hope to be a happy member of the JMDL! I'm so nervous to see if anyone welcomes me, or tells me to go to heck (naughty words are never used in here, right?), A: If you are going to be that way, then go to heck!
