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What are the people of the Twin Cities saying on Twitter?


10/31/09; 11:59:02 PM Pacific
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allyourtv: My fallback Halloween costume is always Larry King. Which really just involves wearing suspenders & forgetting everyone's name
11:25 PM 
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Lileks: Finishing up Transformers 2. Some may wonder how it was written, or directed, or rendered; I'm wondering how the HELL it was storyboarded.
11:15 PM 
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allyourtv: Aside from the fact that I like #SGU isn't an SG-1 knock-off, I agree w #DavidBlue that this post is a MUST-READ. http://tinyurl.com/y8oop8a
10:55 PM
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billhelm: Green man escaoes http://flic.kr/p/7c4Ekw
10:28 PM
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martinizehttp://twitpic.com/nrqno - after two minutes of football, gophers 14, Mich State 0!
10:17 PM
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martinizehttp://twitpic.com/nr5qk - My piece of TCF Stadium.
10:17 PM
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billhelm: Love partying hard when the clocks roll back. The extra hour is crucial!
10:14 PM 
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martinize#Gopher game was emotional rollercoster. Hanging out with students/alumni was just as fun as the game. #umn
10:11 PM 
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DeRushaJ: My coworker spent 2 months making a stay-puff marshmellow costume, just to dance to Ghostbusters. http://twitpic.com/ntotu
10:10 PM
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martinize: Best costumes I've seen: Baseball umpire clearly wearing Yankees gear underneath uni, beer vendor, Mike Ditka w/ REAL moustache.
10:07 PM 
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billhelm: Octomom with a cupcake http://flic.kr/p/7bZphn
9:48 PM
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billhelm: At @agent_zero and @best_day_ever 's halloween party. Jenni's octo-mom costume is spot on.
9:32 PM 
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garrickvanburen: is thankful for the #failoween tag, oh, wait, I'm mixing up my holidays.
9:28 PM 
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dbrauer: Awesome. Strib commenters debating the whole Lord's Prayer thing. http://bit.ly/2a8fK0 It's like I'm the Crank Whisperer.
9:06 PM
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dbrauer: Forgive me tonight, ppl - high on Reese's PBC.
8:58 PM 
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dbrauer: Wonder how Muslim Gophers feel about it.
8:45 PM 
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dbrauer: I hope there are no Jewish Gopher footballers as Big Ten Network shows 'em doing Lord's Prayer after win.
8:44 PM 
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scottdeto: I really like my Dell E6500 laptop, and dig the lighted keyboard, but hate that the only keys not backlit are the volume buttons!
8:43 PM 
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dbrauer: I'm just gonna say it: refs hosed Spartans twice down the stretch. But I'll take the win.
8:36 PM 
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keithprivette: Halloween 2009 @ Pulling Tin Headquarters #pullingtin http://post.ly/BA3H
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arikhanson@DeRushaJ Which Superman? 1978 Christopher Reeve or 2005 Brandon Routh?
8:27 PM 
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DeRushaJ: Headed to a party, recycling a two-year-old Superman costume. I'm green like that.
8:24 PM 
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billhelm: Ben's still going, sans orchestra. http://flic.kr/p/7c3c9u
8:23 PM
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keithprivette: This List http://bit.ly/4hGPrb created from all great people i met because of #lookingglass ladies
8:20 PM
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jimockuly: Neighbors http://twitpic.com/nszwc
8:13 PM
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dbrauer: Wow! Unintentional hook-and-ladder gives Gophs a TD!
8:11 PM 
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keithprivette: Alright if U never have made a list I am going to start a list for U,then we alls make a list, want a trophy for gettin out of bed too? #fb
8:04 PM 
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halvorson: My desire to pack my heavy coat in my carry-on may be in vain, as I'm also packing for 6 days in Europe. In my carry-on. #overlyambitious
7:59 PM 
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keithprivette: I am down with that! nice 1 widgets! RT @amysbryant: For two years in a row, the popcorn ball is the ultimate winner for the Little Widget.
7:58 PM 
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bigboxcar: I've always wanted to dress up as Santa Claus on Halloween. Figured handing out candy would really confuse kids.
7:50 PM 
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ecaron: If EpixHD is planning to compete w/ NetFlix, I hope their trying to shark them. Their current system is really sub-par w/o a poor interface.
7:48 PM 
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Lileks: Treat Report #3: Giving kids gum for Trick or Treat is almost as popular as giving them stamps. Even if they are the Forever ones.
7:46 PM 
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Lileks: Treat Report #2: So proud of daughter tonight when she got a tiny packet of pretzels instead of candy, and feigned great gratitude.
7:44 PM 
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ChrisShields: I'm at Theatres at Mall of America (Mall of America, Bloomington). http://bit.ly/4yWieh
7:42 PM
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Lileks: Treat Report #1 Candy Corn-flavored Dots reflect well on neither Candy Corn or Dots.
7:39 PM 
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dbrauer: ... and the Gophers fall behind.
7:36 PM 
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panopticon13: A-rod hits homerun off camera!
7:35 PM 
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dbrauer: Gophs trying really hard to lose this game.
7:28 PM 
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panopticon13: Go Phillies!
7:26 PM 
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bigboxcar: RT:                    
7:22 PM 
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bigboxcar: So wrong. RT @myklroventine: Someone in my neighborhood is giving out cans of pop. WTF? #lametrickortreatitem
7:15 PM 
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billhelm: Ben came out as Sonny with the conductor as Cher! http://flic.kr/p/7c2jwq
7:15 PM
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danwick: I wonder if helping friends move for 14 hours offsets eating McDonalds 3 meals in a row. #exhaustion #suburbs
7:12 PM 
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ewj: Intermission at Moonlight & Magnolias - MN Jewish theatre Company. Www.mjtc.org
7:08 PM 
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billhelm: Ben Folds from the third row! http://flic.kr/p/7c26rj
6:59 PM
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bigboxcar: Trick-o-treater numbers have picked up as Halloween night continues! I may even run out of candy.
6:34 PM 
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bigboxcar: Well done! RT @iphone_dev: Happy Pwnkin Day to all :) http://is.gd/4JDHL
6:31 PM
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doughamlin: Holy shit, just had a revelation while going through a Genius Playlist: Mad Men theme is by RJD2. Am I the only one who didn't know?
6:24 PM 
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kevinhendricks: Best Halloween costume: Baby dressed up as Scooby-Doo, mom as Velma, dad as Shaggy, stroller decked out as the Mystery Machine.
6:23 PM 
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dbrauer: You folks who follow the Gophers closely have stronger stomachs than I do.
6:23 PM 
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kevinhendricks: Halloween over-indulgence: Kid at the Mall of America w/ 4 suckers in his mouth at 1 time. Then he put them down to try something else.
6:22 PM 
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amycrea: Can I eat the Snickers now?
6:20 PM 
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DeRushaJ: Don Shelby and Tom Aviles file an online journal from Iraq: http://bit.ly/3XNmaL
6:18 PM
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bloisolson: RT @TimothyBurke: We're #1. We're #1. RT@Reuters: Delaware beats Swiss as most secretive financial center http://link.reuters.com/cak96f
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amycrea: Sigh. Halloween traffic lower than usual, probably because of the weather. Dang, those little kids are cute when they're toddling around.
6:12 PM 
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amycrea: RT @mnhs: BOO: "MN History" article, "Of Cadavers, Chases, and Colleges" 1885 newspaper coverage of grave robbery http://bit.ly/9Dwq5 (PDF)
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billhelm: ben folds!! (@ Orchestra Hall in Minneapolis) http://bit.ly/2vUASV
5:56 PM
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panopticon13: During rain delay, Fox is showing The Cleveland Show, which is the closest Cleveland will ever get to the World Series. (via @bcollinsmn)
5:51 PM 
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nataliegille: to get the word out!
5:48 PM 
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OConnorStP: Props to Robert! My new favorite way to surf the river of news -- http://popurls.com/ #fb
5:48 PM
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nathaneide: Watching State of Play. Nice and tense so far. I'm pleased.
5:47 PM 
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dbrauer: Baseball post-season ump problem explained: they're taking secret orders from Buffalo Wild Wings diners.
5:44 PM 
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jwynia: Also had a Surly Darkness at 3 Squares from the tap. Made clear that I don't so much like dark stouts as I like Guinness when in Dublin.
5:43 PM 
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danwick: Hawks gave me a heart attack yet again. Nice to see Gophs coming out strong. Never know.
5:43 PM 
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ChrisShields: My neighborhood is totally uncool to trick or treaters. We were one of the only houses handing out candy. http://j.mp/2D9zsd
5:39 PM
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bigboxcar: Not many trick-o-treaters this year. http://sadtrombone.com/
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swirlspice: Bill W and Dr Bob (@ Illusion Theater in Minneapolis) http://bit.ly/8IJ4I
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amycrea: So far, lots of skeletons, cowgirls, Screams, and Vikings. But no Brett Favres.
5:33 PM 
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AdamBez: I bet your costume doesn't involve a Reggie Bush Jersey, an ironing board, an iron, and socks as props.
5:26 PM 
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NickColeman: 5.6 pounds o' the good stuff: Snickers, Milky Way, Reese's, Crunch, M&M's, etc. were $13.99 at Costco: We got three bags; Half way gone
5:22 PM 
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jwynia: Why haven't we been back to 3 Squares for dinner before tonight. All excellent. From the Gorgonzola fritters to the sweet potato fries.mmm
5:20 PM 
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NickColeman: Tweeting on my porch in the dark. That will give them nightmares. Or me.
5:16 PM 
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doctorgonzo: Dammit, Facebook, I am not going to "poke" my mom. What the hell is wrong with you?
5:15 PM 
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martinizehttp://twitpic.com/nrqno -
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AdamBez: That is one of the greatest quotes ever. RT @marcmorehouse Stanzi: "This is like winning money without being in the casino."
5:14 PM 
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bigboxcar: Parents should have dressed their kids up as Kung Fu Panda to deal with the cold! Layers, yo! Lots of layers!
5:13 PM 
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NickColeman: Best outfit so far: Jellyfish. Our guys making the rounds as Luke Skywalker, a pirate and a cowboy. The old favorites always work.
5:13 PM 
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doughamlin: Of course I've liked Wilco a long time, and I would never worry about my Bowie or Prince kick lasting too long.
5:07 PM 
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dbrauer: DVRs were made for Halloween.
5:06 PM 
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doughamlin: This Wilco kick of mine has lasted way longer than a kick should last. Can't hear "Handshack Drugs" enough.
5:06 PM 
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newcoventry: I've spent some time helping my neighbor with his blog. He reviews affordable classic cars here http://bit.ly/ClassicReview
5:04 PM
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bigboxcar: Just got back taking the kids 'round the 'hood -- lots of Halloween houses, very very cool! Now I'm all set up, pumpkins lit. No customers!
5:00 PM 
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jwynia: Back from dinner and candy bowl is online.
4:59 PM 
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dbrauer: Actually saw the Wild score a goal. Does that happen often?
4:58 PM 
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joelfeder: hear hear RT @sloppymccheese: @joelfeder yup, when they run on tweetdeck as seperate feeds, i am in!
4:57 PM 
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jimockuly: We're from France. http://twitpic.com/nrlq2
4:56 PM
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nathaneide: One thing about getting old and lame, means you don't have anything to do on Halloween. Looks like a night of hiding from trick or treaters.
4:54 PM 
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bigboxcar: Photo: My 2009 pumpkin, lit up. #fb http://tumblr.com/xvy3si8tr
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joelfeder: RT @karebear006: Omg! A guy just walked by dressed as "the shocker". I love Halloween.
4:53 PM 
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panopticon13: For Halloween, I'm dressed as a recluse. Don't be surprised if you don't see me.
4:52 PM 
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halvorson: Short trick-or-treating session with an exhausted 2YO (Yoda) and very sick, very obstinate 5YO (Obi-Wan Kenobi). The Force was not with us.
4:52 PM 
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joelfeder: I'm excited to put on my Halloween costume tonight. Until then stuck handing out candy to the kids......
4:50 PM 
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doughamlin: The #trick easter egg on twitter.com made me chuckle.
4:45 PM 
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garrickvanburen: this book says Gen Y is 'loyal, nonentrepreneural'. Yea, and 15 years ago Gen X was a bunch of 'slackers' :p
4:41 PM 
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doughamlin: On Hummer owners http://s.nyt.com/u/WyF @nytimes
4:35 PM
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DeRushaJ: This is kid heaven after 1 block of trick-or-treating. http://twitpic.com/nrfvy
4:33 PM
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amycrea: Trick or treaters!!
4:29 PM 
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jfladager: I am not at Phish....erg.
4:28 PM 
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AdamBez: I might turn away the next kids whos parents are driving them from door to door.
4:21 PM 
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keithprivette: those are killa! RT @justplayindumb: I'm inside and got sick seats 6th row 50 yard line http://yfrog.com/j5rjmj
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