This picture is almost as big an indictment of myself as it is of him, but it fits just the same. It's almost artsy (note the jacket half on - that's a social statement of some kind), but mostly just proves what happens when idiots get cameras.
One of the things we loved to do on our camping trips was to go take awesome action shots by the lake. With the waves crashing in the background, it just seemed appropriate to take pictures where we looked like wizards and the like. Here, Raph is imitating Mitsurugi, the character he always plays in Soul Caliber II. (I feel the need to remind you [and him] that this is also the character he completely failed to beat me with in the final match for Champion of the Universe.)
This is not Raph making a funny face. Raph always makes this face when posing for pictures. He honestly thinks it looks good.
And of course, who could forget...
The infamous "Raph stoned at graduation" picture? Man, I bet Gavin's speech was about ten times as funny for Raph that day.
Happy birthday, buddy.
Everyone feel free to share your favorite Raph story. Or just make one up.
12 comments:
My favorite Raph story: when he called me fat and I hit him on the head repeatedly. It's fun to hit.
J
haha, ok, I feel bad now for just posting that.
An actual favorite Raph story: the classic Woo Chi O'Kelly fake out. MWAHAHHAHAHAAHAHA
J
well... i suppose one could be taken aback at the unabashed rudeness and vindictiveness that permeates every letter and every word of mr. ryder's post right here, but i choose the high and dignified road. i'd like to thank tim for the dubious honor of having scored an entire post to my lonesome. it truly is an honor that i... i alone, have claimed! it's mine and none of you will take it from me!!!! MWHAHAHAHAHAH EAT IT CHUMPSSSSSS I DON'T SEE ANY OF Y'ALL WITH A POST DEDICATED TO YOURSELF!!!! BASK IN MY AWESOME GLORY THAT IS AWESOME... NESS!!!!
whoo, sorry had to get that outta my system. thanks for the post tim. sorry 'bout the fat thing joanna. um... i maintain that that never happened.
hugs and donuts to everyone! thanks for the good wishes!
^ ^ v v < > < > B A sel start!
Oh man, I tried posting this earlier but apparently it didn't work... so if a double post shows up later, don't blame me!!
I just thought the best way to share my favorite memory of R-to-the-izaph is just to post the aforementioned letter. Well, not really because it's a good memory of Raph, but more because it's a good memory of how funny Joanna and I can be with a little Drake letterhead and someone to pick on.
Quick backstory: Raph applied to Drake Law. I worked in admissions. He got a letter soon after. (Almost anyone who cares about this probably already knows that but whatever)...
Dear Raphael,
We regret to inform you that your application to Drake Law School has been denied. Your education and credentials are impressive, but we must say we were appalled, if not offended, at the content of your personal statement.
Ninja's are not a joke, nor are they merely a form of entertainment. They most certainly do not deserve the casual, flippant portrayal you bestowed upon them. One particular member of our admissions council just so happens to be Ninja-American. His father's side has a long history of membership in the highly elite, specialized ninja task force of the United States Military.
His great-grandfather fought for the United States in the French and Indian War (not so commonly referred as the French, Indian and Ninja war). His Grandfather fought in the battle of Yi-Qin of Tennessee in the Civil War, and in fact was responsible for the assassination of many Confederate leaders of considerable rank. His Father and Uncle both went to Korea as special ops code-talking ninjas and there were both awarded the Gold
Nunchaku of Honor for their brave service against the fighting Wu-Li Masters of Seoul. This certain member of the admissions council was so greatly shocked and offended by your essay, the he has been forced to enter intensive counseling to aid in his recovery.
You listed your nationality on your application as Filipino-American. We are greatly disappointed that you would dare to think that your Asian ethnicity allows you so blatantly exploit Ninjas in such a manner. This is not the type of student Drake Law School is looking for.
Also, a certain student employee of Drake Law Admissions has brought our attention to the fact that you have recently received yet another speeding ticket. Your obvious blatant disregard for the law leads us to believe that your future as a lawyer is dim at best. We will be sure to alert the other law schools you applied to of your egregious misjudgment as well as our
opinion of your personal worth.
Thank your for your attention to this matter,
Woo-Chi O'Kelly, Drake Law Professor
Happy Birthday Raphwick! I love you very very very very very very very very much!
-Keri
DANG IT!!!!! AAAAAAAAAAAAAARGH! I HATE DOUBLE POSTS! WHAT THE HELL? Delete the first one please, Tim.
Hey did you know if you simply type "Tim" in web address box it goes to a site devoted to Tim Berners-Lee? I guess if you invent the world wide web you have your pick of domain names.
-Keri (again)
Joanna Smith: Violent to remorseful in under a minute.
Raph's a lucky guy.
Geez Keri, maybe I should have deleted the second one and the follow-up rant about double postings. But oh well, you still look like a dork.
Raph, did you get my message? I thought it was super funny, but then again, I was drunk when I left it.
At 3 in the afternoon.
In honor of you.
hahaha, yes, some things never change.
I can't wait until Tim's birthday, then we can flood his blog with our favorite sayings/stories/unsuccessfully blocked memories of him. hee hee
TIM! I forgot to tell you, I put that picture of you and me (the one AFTER I held hands with your foot) up in my cubicle at Meredith. Aw. you and me.
J
Nothing, NOTHING Raph has ever done (And let's face it, there's been a lot) can top Sophomore Year. When I walked into our room, which had the door open. And Raph was dancing around. In his underwear. To Tom Jone's "Sex Bomb." In front of a mirror.
Here's to you, buddy. Don't ever stop dancing.
Okay so Tim's drunk, Joanna's sentimental, Emeric's well... Emeric, I'm a dork, and Raph still has problems with capitalization .
Yeah. Nothing's changed.
I bet IHOP still doesn't have pancake mix. wait, is that dreamweaver I hear?....
AWESOMENESS!!
Keri
co-founder of karajaaadrat.....
hi tim,
i see you check my xanga often, but fail to leave comments.... geez, thanks a lot. u doof!
hoping all is well~
<3
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yeah, i got your message tim lol, that was great. glad to see you haven't let homestar slip any :)
and damnit emeric!! that's not how it went down and you know it!!!!
crap... fine, whatever, i dance to sex bomb in my undies. you would too if your undies had rocketships on them.
rocket man...
oh and nice pics on the blog on the next post lol
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