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Let’s meet another IMAO reader. Today, it’s Veeshir.
What’s the story behind your name?
My last name is “Fisher”, when I was in grammar school a friend used to call me “Meeester Feeeesher” and he kept lengthening it until it was “Meeeeeeeeeester Veeeeeeshir” (His spelling, I used to spell it “Veesher”). Since both my first and last names are very common while there is only one Veeshir, I went with that so as not to be confused with anyone else.
Where do you live?
Historic Alexandria, Va.
How old are you?
44, I’m all excited. I’m only about 10 years or so from being a dirty, old man. That’s been my goal since I was 16.
Tell us briefly about yourself.
I retired for my 20s and saw the world (through rose-colored eyes). When I was 30, I realized it was time to start pretending to be an adult so I went back to school and got a BS in Mechanical Engineering. Now? I never do engineering work. Funny how that works out. Little known Veeshir Vact, I’m blind in one eye.
Ever spend time wondering what a nuclear blast on the moon would really look like?
Actually no, I have a shirt with a picture and everything. Considering you sold me the shirt, I would think you would know that.
How long have you been reading IMAO?
Nearly 5 years, I’m not sure when I started, it was probably after the first time the Emperor linked to you but before you were first called FrnakJ. The first comment by me I can find is from October, 2002, back when your comment button said, ‘IYAO’. [That would be back when IMAO was on Blogspot. -Ed]
What’s your favorite IMAO post?
I don’t think I have just one. I have favorite lines, with my personal favorite probably being when Kim Jong Il said he needed nukes to be able to reduce the size of his army. Rumsfeld responded with something like, “Tell him I too have a plan for reducing the size of his army that involves nukes.” I do miss your “Links of the Day”, those were usually pretty fun.
What’s your favorite political issue?
Don’t have one anymore, I’m totally sick of politics. That’s why I mostly just attempt humor in my comments. The W2 shirt you sold me does encapsulate the two issues most dear to my heart, “4 more years of low taxes and dead terrorists”.
If you could magically turn any one person into a three-legged goat, who would it be and why?
Hassan Nasrallah, so I could watch his followers turn him into a gyro. That would be funny.
If you commented that you want to be included before, you’re still in the running. You can also comment in this post; just make sure you fill in your e-mail on the comment form (only I can see it so you don’t have to worry about getting spam). Eventually we’ll get to everyone.
Awesome, as usual. Could you include me in this? It looks like fun.
Dude, I always thought you were Indian. Dot, not feather.
Me too. Crazy world. Nothing is as it seems. I do, however, share your enthusiasm for the dirty old man years.
I’m not even going to ask you to profile me.
That would be shameless pimping, and I’m above that sort of thing.
Profile me or I’ll sic my hoard of flesh-eating Pandas on you.
I can has Ronin Profile 2?
Bummer, I though my email showed up. Here it is.
Oh, email only shows up for you? OK.
Excellent answers! A fellow smart ass and devotee to IMAO!
This site is fantastic! I read it every day! Can I be in your club?
This feature needs a graphic.
[Maybe, but I’m not really a graphic guy. -Ed.]
Veeshir,
Do you pronounce it jy-roh, or gee-roh, or yee-roh? I always pronounced it yee-roh. Ironically, I always found the best German cuisine to be either Turkish or Greek. The Turks called gyros kebabs, and had this awesme red sauce.
Dang, I’m hungry.
Pick me and I’ll personally have Israel “Clean-Nuke” the entire surrounding Middle East, and deed the oil to American Taxpayers at $1/Barrel!
What another forty-something poster. I never realized that this was the midlife crises network. I too am disappointed that you don’t represent the South Asian demographic. Turns out your just another grumpy middle aged white guy living in the beltway.
comment!
I wouldn’t mind being included in this, if you can handle an old lady with a young spirit. Just ask my kids (or don’t, they might tell the truth).
I pronounce it “gyro”.
I hope that clears things up.
Dude, I always thought you were Indian. Dot, not feather.
Yeah, I get that all the time, they tell me I wear my sari like a true Tevar.
I’m in. I’d love to do this.
otc_conan@swbell.net
I think all men look forward to their dirty old man years… when you can use senility as an excuse for naughty touching hot women and neck problems for always looking down at just about chest level when they talk.
I’m enjoying this new profiles segment. At the risk of sounding like an attention starved sycophant; DO ME! FRANK J!!! FRANK!!! DO ME, DO ME, DO ME!!!
My own comment insults my dignity. And yet I’m about to hit the post button.
Could you drop me in the running?
Thanks
Oooh, ooh! Pick me pick me! I wanna be profiled, too!
oh oh do me too 😀
That would be one funky gyro…but not in a good way. I like it!