Ask Octopus Anything

[Octopus]

As soon as I walk in, I am meant with an aroma of mozzarella sticks and bourbon street sizzling chicken and shrimp. Just a beer today, boys. I’m helping my friend @Contentious C. 
Wow, what great service. And the bartender is new?! I wouldn’t have been able to tell. I happily nod to the usual bartender to give him the sign of approval that the new gal is doin A-OK. In my book, we’re all neighbors here.

So Contention C, where was the first date and where is this one? Did you notice the sly shy smile look down while gently brushing her hair behind her ear with her fingers? Has eye contact been made? How do you know each other pre-date? Has there been a lot of texting? Is she financially tied to riverboat gambling related debt? Is she super cute? 

[HarryArchieGus]

Okay, I'll bite, and sorry for making it so wrestling-centric, but what would be your current day Octupii booked return of AEW's Quake by the Lake? Going on the precedent set by the inaugural 2022 show - give us (up to) 6 Dynamite dream matches and (up to) 3 Rampage-Baby dream matches plus a bonus 'In Action'. 

[Octopus]

1 minute ago, HarryArchieGus said:

Okay, I'll bite, and sorry for making it so wrestling-centric, but what would be your current day Octupii booked return of AEW's Quake by the Lake? Going on the precedent set by the inaugural 2022 show - give us (up to) 6 Dynamite dream matches and (up to) 3 Rampage-Baby dream matches plus a bonus 'In Action'. 

assuming we are going off of currentish storylines. BUT because you said dream I’m treating it rightfully like Athena biggest show of the year. Free on television and it puts WWE out of business. Imagine I built everything up perfectly.

YOUTUBE (technically not) DARK wrestling:

Dante and Darius Martin (612 chants ensues) vs Platnum Satnum & Jay Lethal (managed by Jeff Jarrett

Nyla Rose vs Kiera Hogan

Nick Wayne vs Mark Briscoe

QUAKE BY THE LAKE 2 - We’re Gonna Need A Bigger Boat (Dynamite)

Show opens with WHAT THE FLIP? LUCHA MADNESS El Hijo Del Vikingo vs Komander vs El Soberano vs Mox?!?!?! Mox does a “I’m gettin too old for this shit promo” and gets his vacation.

Chris Jericho honors the legends of the AWA. Bockwinkel chants fill the arena. Jeff Jarrett comes out and calls Baron von Raschky a pussy. They’ll fight on Rampage for the Texas Chainsaw Massacre belt. Nothing saws AWA like that unnecessary gimmicks and a Jarrett….

LANCE ARCHER IN ACTION. He eats Serpentico. Challenges Eddie Kingston for future fun

Kingston comes out and flips him off. They brawl and get separated. Uh oh, the match scheduled next is Angelico vs Eddie Kingston for the Triple Crown or Continental whatever. Kingston is hurt and Angelico picks him apart. But Kingston’s American King’s Road is too great. Archer watches from the ramp and they will kill each other later. 

Fun Toni Storm segment. WHAT THE HECK WHAT IS ATHENA DOING IN THE DYNAMITE ZONE. They fuck each other up. Holy fuck they hit each other good.

Scissor Fuckers vs Bang Bang Gang to unify the trios belts and end the stupid conglomerate that they have now. Daddy Ass and The Acclaimed to lots of taunts. Neat. Bang Bang Gang win with a returning Juice Robinson kicking Billy in the dick. 

FTR do a promo about family. Young Bucks says no family fun on company time. Tension. They’ll match at a future PPV.

~RaNdOm DrEaM mAtCh~ BRYAN DANIELSON VS EL SATANICO

Kris Statlander & Willow Knightengale vs Serena Deeb & Thunder Rosa. It seems random, but the intrigue I create by the build will be written about for ages. At the end of the match they are all limpy and toe to toe. Then Brit Baler comes out with A RETURNING JAMEE HAYTER and oh shit everyone fights. Continental Classic for the women’s Division coming up. 

MAIN EVENT: Samoa Joe vs RUSH FUCK YEAH!

RAMPAGE - STILL QUAKIN’!

Penta vs RVD vs Claudio vs Big Bill (w/ Starks in his corner) stuff happens

Deonna Purrazzo vs Hikaru Shida. Good Stuff.

CHRIS JERICHO VS JEFF JARRETT IN A TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE DEATH MATCH FUCK YEAH.

[Octopus]

I don’t know if there is time difference and @Contentious C is on the date or not. I’m gonna say read the situation. If you end it or there is a moment where you’re both standing near each other (NOT SITTING) and you make eye contact in a smile way, then go for it. But don’t force if if she’s like mowing the lawn or doing taxes. But she’ll let you know with the body language. I’ve ticked this up in the past though, but learned from my mistakes. I’ll send you a message tonight if I do t hear from you to check in bud. Good luck and I wish you a future of happiness 

[Octopus]

The bartender gave me a free extra beer so I got a little more time than I thought. They are generous and good people here at Applebees 

[Octopus]

I haven’t eaten much today and I feel like I’m on a cloud. I’ve been down and stressed recently. But being at this Applebees I feel like I’m at the side of Zeus on a cloud. Olympia, Bless us. 

[Octopus]

 

Fourhorsemen bathroom selfie for those about to ask

[Stefanie Sparkleface]

2 hours ago, Octopus said:

I haven’t eaten much today and I feel like I’m on a cloud. I’ve been down and stressed recently. But being at this Applebees I feel like I’m at the side of Zeus on a cloud. Olympia, Bless us. 

Zeus would want you to have some nachos.

[Contentious C]

Meh.

It went fine, but...I don't know.  She married her college boyfriend, got divorced 2 years ago, and has only been dating again for a bit over a year, and I very much get the impression she is figuring out who she is on her own.  These are, uh, to put it mildly, things I don't need time to figure out.  Nor do I need to be "the poor schmuck who happens to be around and gets the emotional short shrift while you figure them out."  I'm also getting demisexual sorts of vibes, did even on the first date so...probably wouldn't work anyway.  She said she wanted to go out again, but I think I'd rather just not bother if it's going to feel like there's no spark coming from her.  It might be simpler to just pose a few telling questions if/when she texts me again and see if I'm right, give myself the reason to hit the eject button now before getting involved.

It's too bad; the rest of it would have worked out nice if it were really about the nuts-and-bolts of "can you coexist?".  But I get a significantly stronger "she has the hots for me" feeling off a select few of my married/committed friends than I do this lady, and that's not what you want out of your own prospects.

Edited March 2 by Contentious C

[Curt McGirt]

I want Jarrett to come out with a chainsaw with no chain that shoots sparks and Jericho hits him with the machine part of it in the head

[HarryArchieGus]

20 hours ago, Octopus said:

assuming we are going off of currentish storylines. BUT because you said dream I’m treating it rightfully like Athena biggest show of the year. Free on television and it puts WWE out of business. Imagine I built everything up perfectly.

YOUTUBE (technically not) DARK wrestling:

Dante and Darius Martin (612 chants ensues) vs Platnum Satnum & Jay Lethal (managed by Jeff Jarrett

Nyla Rose vs Kiera Hogan

Nick Wayne vs Mark Briscoe

QUAKE BY THE LAKE 2 - We’re Gonna Need A Bigger Boat (Dynamite)

Show opens with WHAT THE FLIP? LUCHA MADNESS El Hijo Del Vikingo vs Komander vs El Soberano vs Mox?!?!?! Mox does a “I’m gettin too old for this shit promo” and gets his vacation.

Chris Jericho honors the legends of the AWA. Bockwinkel chants fill the arena. Jeff Jarrett comes out and calls Baron von Raschky a pussy. They’ll fight on Rampage for the Texas Chainsaw Massacre belt. Nothing saws AWA like that unnecessary gimmicks and a Jarrett….

LANCE ARCHER IN ACTION. He eats Serpentico. Challenges Eddie Kingston for future fun

Kingston comes out and flips him off. They brawl and get separated. Uh oh, the match scheduled next is Angelico vs Eddie Kingston for the Triple Crown or Continental whatever. Kingston is hurt and Angelico picks him apart. But Kingston’s American King’s Road is too great. Archer watches from the ramp and they will kill each other later. 

Fun Toni Storm segment. WHAT THE HECK WHAT IS ATHENA DOING IN THE DYNAMITE ZONE. They fuck each other up. Holy fuck they hit each other good.

Scissor Fuckers vs Bang Bang Gang to unify the trios belts and end the stupid conglomerate that they have now. Daddy Ass and The Acclaimed to lots of taunts. Neat. Bang Bang Gang win with a returning Juice Robinson kicking Billy in the dick. 

FTR do a promo about family. Young Bucks says no family fun on company time. Tension. They’ll match at a future PPV.

~RaNdOm DrEaM mAtCh~ BRYAN DANIELSON VS EL SATANICO

Kris Statlander & Willow Knightengale vs Serena Deeb & Thunder Rosa. It seems random, but the intrigue I create by the build will be written about for ages. At the end of the match they are all limpy and toe to toe. Then Brit Baler comes out with A RETURNING JAMEE HAYTER and oh shit everyone fights. Continental Classic for the women’s Division coming up. 

MAIN EVENT: Samoa Joe vs RUSH FUCK YEAH!

RAMPAGE - STILL QUAKIN’!

Penta vs RVD vs Claudio vs Big Bill (w/ Starks in his corner) stuff happens

Deonna Purrazzo vs Hikaru Shida. Good Stuff.

CHRIS JERICHO VS JEFF JARRETT IN A TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE DEATH MATCH FUCK YEAH.

Nice line-up. I'd really look forward to Joe v Rush. Great matchmaking!

Let's blow the roof off the place with a 'Cobra Corps' era Greg Gagne run-in. But... let's let the crowd decide which way he'll go. If the crowd is excited and chanting 'Gone-yay, Gone-yay' he'll save the Lionheart, and wave the banner of the American Wrestling Association. If the crowd takes the opportunity to show Greg their true feelings and they're not so pretty, Jarrett gets the assist. I like that scenario because then Greg could offer Jarrett the AWA TV Title, and we'll finally have enough belts to go around for everybody!

What do you think? Is it a Gone Baby Gone-Yay? Or is it a 'That Doesn't Work for me brother!'

[Octopus]

I will be walking to Applebees in about 2 hours. The floor is open for questions!

 @Dolfan in NYC, feel free to pin this thread temporarily if the site can handle all the traffic we will face.

[Nice Guy Eddie]

Ok, I've got one. How does an Octopus walk? Are you like John Tenta? You're not a fish, you're a man. 

[Octopus]

Stepping outside knowing the journey ahead. It’s a glorious feeling when the trail leads to the beauty and grace of Applebees. But when you’ve spent an entire day goofing off with lil Octopus, I feel the aches and pains of my boneless body. But it was worth it and the trip will be worth it. 
Today I put together the toddler octocycle that my brother Cinnamon Bear got him. We played on that (I’m bent over helping his balance for long periods of time lol) and then went to a playground. He loves sprinting around. My wife, the lovely Gazelle, went with her family to Chili’s. Idk why go the long way to their when you have Applebees down the street, but eh.

This journey begins:

27 minutes ago, Nice Guy Eddie said:

How does an Octopus walk? 

Same way as everyone else. Just put one tentacle in front of the other 7. Then repeat.

27 minutes ago, Nice Guy Eddie said:

Are you like John Tenta? 

I nor is anyone as great as Tenta. God bless The Almighty Earthquake!

29 minutes ago, Nice Guy Eddie said:

You're not a fish

I’m not a fish. I’m a cephalopod.

30 minutes ago, Nice Guy Eddie said:

, you're a man. 

Yes, I have a wiener. If you mean like a human man, I’m kind of like a lesser version of Becky Lynch. I’m not THE Man. Just a humble regular shrimp larva eating guy.

[Nice Guy Eddie]

Thanks for clearing that all up. 

[Octopus]

5 minutes ago, Nice Guy Eddie said:

Thanks for clearing that all up. 

That’s why I do this. Social Media and modern music about dancing and hand holding (and hands in general) have confused a lot of people. 

[Octopus]

Orange you glad I made it to Applebees? I know I am. Where I’m here, I’m family!

speaking of Orange, Blue Moon on tap. What a refreshing way to end the day with a late night meal. Check your local Applebees for their fantastic tap selection. Don’t want beer? Tons of margarita and liquor options. As well as tasty pops and juices. Wow, what a great restaurant. 

[Octopus]

On 3/3/2024 at 10:28 AM, HarryArchieGus said:

Nice line-up. I'd really look forward to Joe v Rush. Great matchmaking!

Let's blow the roof off the place with a 'Cobra Corps' era Greg Gagne run-in. But... let's let the crowd decide which way he'll go. If the crowd is excited and chanting 'Gone-yay, Gone-yay' he'll save the Lionheart, and wave the banner of the American Wrestling Association. If the crowd takes the opportunity to show Greg their true feelings and they're not so pretty, Jarrett gets the assist. I like that scenario because then Greg could offer Jarrett the AWA TV Title, and we'll finally have enough belts to go around for everybody!

What do you think? Is it a Gone Baby Gone-Yay? Or is it a 'That Doesn't Work for me brother!'

Sometimes in life I fall short. It takes a place like Applebees to help me realize when I was wrong. Sorry for the late response.

In Minnesota it is always Gone-Yay! Vern once hit on my nana Elk from a corvette when she was walking past in probably the 70’s or so. 

In terms of “doesn’t work for me brother” I have that special touch to get talent to go along with whatever I book. The trick is to have a private meeting where I say “Brass Tax” a lot. After the sixth or seventh taxed brass reference, they’ll bend to my whim in a professional manner. 

[Octopus]

Wow, I’ve never tasted a beer from this clean and well maintained of a tap before. At least not since the last time I was at an Applebees. Wow.

[Octopus]

One of the former bartenders now appears to be a manager. Way to go, Tyler! And way to go Applebees for letting employees grow as both individuals and employees. Great to see the community treated well and promoting from within. When you’re here, you truly are family.

[Octopus]

On 3/2/2024 at 3:56 PM, Stefanie Sparkleface said:

Zeus would want you to have some nachos.

I regret not getting those. Hot dog, I missed a lot last time. I got the delicious Bourbon Street Steak. If I recall, you are a vegetarian, so out of respect I’ll post the pic below and not quoting you. 
In your honor, I’ll get mozzarella sticks after. Please forgive me.

[Octopus]

Bourbon Street? I thought I was in St Louis Park, Mn. I guess they bring the fun here! What a fun atmosphere and great food.

[Octopus]

On 3/2/2024 at 4:28 PM, Contentious C said:

Meh.

It went fine, but...I don't know.  She married her college boyfriend, got divorced 2 years ago, and has only been dating again for a bit over a year, and I very much get the impression she is figuring out who she is on her own.  These are, uh, to put it mildly, things I don't need time to figure out.  Nor do I need to be "the poor schmuck who happens to be around and gets the emotional short shrift while you figure them out."  I'm also getting demisexual sorts of vibes, did even on the first date so...probably wouldn't work anyway.  She said she wanted to go out again, but I think I'd rather just not bother if it's going to feel like there's no spark coming from her.  It might be simpler to just pose a few telling questions if/when she texts me again and see if I'm right, give myself the reason to hit the eject button now before getting involved.

It's too bad; the rest of it would have worked out nice if it were really about the nuts-and-bolts of "can you coexist?".  But I get a significantly stronger "she has the hots for me" feeling off a select few of my married/committed friends than I do this lady, and that's not what you want out of your own prospects.

Hope everything’s going well, my friend. 

[Octopus]

Woah woah woah. The floodgates HAVE OPENED! I’ll get to your questions as soon as I can. This thread is hot hot hot just like Applebees Bourbon Street Steak. Sizzling and delicious. 

[twiztor]

have you tried the Applebees exclusive Mtn Dew flavor?