Posted by mattmassey on 7/9/2007
dear katie brown,
i have a problem...i am a male. from what i am gathering, this means that i am probably not very good at rock climbing. thankfully i look like a girl and have been mistaken for one many times...oddly enough, i seem to confuse waffle house waitresses the most (maybe due to the transvestite/transsexual visits they receive in the early morning hours?). anyway, i would like to know if i train hard enough and long enough - by train, i mean benchpress - will i become a good rock climber? if the magic happens will i eventually grow into a woman...and by woman, i mean grow long hair, fingernails, and 2 more organs (gallbladders) somewhere on my upper torso?
hope the things are the good!







climbingtrash says:
Oh man, is this from OUTER space or what? (and when Katie is without internet for three weeks) hahaha. Hey GB! You wanna shag this one while Katie is away? Pfffttttt!

Human Crashpad says:
I wanna to hear this.
Pludos says:
AH ok ???? This should be interesting, hey RR were you at, got one for ya.
Rockratz says:
And the confusion sets in!!!!!!!!! SO is matt from Trinidad CO? If so then i totally understand this post if not then I am completely lost..........
gonzobeer says:
Even though rock climbing is cheaper than a sex change op, it's often not recommended for some of the following reasons.
1) It's not quite as sterile as you might think, chalk contains many bacteria from repeated dippings-in by one too many prepubecent lockhards that are just into number chasing.
2) A sex change via climbing will often result in even more people not talking to you because you think it's cool to walk into the bar with dirty fingernails, gobies, and artifical boobs.
3)It takes longer to accomplish a sex change via climbing than a regular surgery, especially if you actually enjoy the outdoors for any reason at all, as you have to spend all you time pulling plastic to actually build up enough estrogen to facilitate the change.
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bergherd says:
well said, GB.
bergherd says:
Cool, trans rock! Also I love waffle house, I cannot remember ever having a bad time at WH. Is there anyone out there that's had a bad time at WH? -your comments.
climbingtrash says:
Did someone say WAFFLE HOUSE?!?!?

Rockratz says:
Waffle House is the BEST breakfast place every. There is nothing like eating eggs and bacon cooked in 6yr old grease. Waffle House ROCKS...
mattmassey says:
thank you all for the kind words, but i'm not talking about operations to achieve greatness in this sport...that seems to much like taking anabolic steroids. i am talking about evolution. i also noticed that not one name is "katie brown" of whom i directed the question; so i take your advice with a grain of salt because i doubt you have the skills necessary for an educated answer to my question...and of course by skills, i mean computer hacking skills, bow staff skills, or rock climbing skills. i wish you all a merry day!
climbingtrash says:
NO SKILLS!?!? CHECK IT...


(now take it back)
Pludos says:
you did it now the wrath of CT is unleashed; sucks to be you MM.
gonzobeer says:
I like your sense of humor MM. It will be a little while before Katie can answer your question, but until then....wanna spar? ( my bow staff skills are pretty good)
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Pludos says:
The Ninja clan forms
captain static says:
Hey Matt. Maybee if you could post a picture to illustrate your dilemna it would help the skeptics see that what you are saying is for real. BTW, Katie is in South Africa w/o regular internet access so be patient for the response. I heard she was checking out WTOK last fall while she was in the Red for Rocktoberfest. Maybee when she comes back this fall for Rocktoberfest she will send that thing in a style that will make you look like the girl, I mean man, or whatever you really are.
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Human Crashpad says:
Guys, if you have nothing better to do than obsess over sex changes, I suggest you shuffle over here, instead of tramping all over our nice clean site with criticism stuck to your boots.
Now Matt, this is for Katie to reply to, but you say girls seem to be the stronger force in climbing? Sadly, 8a.nu says otherwise. Our top-sending lady is only ninth in the world ranking. I don't know why they brought up sex changes, but maybe if you sport a wig and dress it might help you with your climbing.
I know SOMEONE online who wore a wedding dress and posted himself in it. So you guys can't complain.
woodchuck07 says:
yah, katie is off climing in Africa and you will have to deal with OUR responses for now. We are sincere even if a bit goofy.
Rockratz says:
Am i the only one confused by this post???
Human Crashpad says:
We are kinda jumping around...just throw in what you think. :D
climbingtrash says:
No RR, you're not the only one. (the OP seems to be the most confused of all) It's just a joke post, probably by one of Katie's friends.

woodchuck07 says:
well it wasn't me. maybe it was gonzobeer in one of his creative moods.
Rockratz says:
ok just making sure, i didnt wanna upset some transvesite wanna be, or some dude that suck so bad a climbing he thought he might get better at climbing buy using a full rack instead of just nuts.
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Pludos says:
he said rack....
"Need a Belay"
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woodchuck07 says:
Rack?? And nuts too. wasn't Rack' the one word that got me in BIG Trouble here about 6 weeks ago? Racks? I ain't gonna talk about big racks or show photos of exposed young racks in the making. NOt that I'm opposed to fine looking racks ( as Ladyanne posted up a great one to start off that topic months ago). No, not me. Now as for nuts, well being a trad' kind of guy I do possess a few very nice ones, and proudly flaunt them at times as they swing in the breeze and jostle about when at a full trot on the way to a route.
Thanks Pludos. I'll work my nuts off to find a nice rack to display soon. It's mid July and if there is anything we desperately need right now it's a mighty fine rack staring us in the face. Excellent idea.
Pludos says:
Yeah WC is back!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You rock Bro!
"Need a Belay"
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Human Crashpad says:
Glad you're back to test the bounds of obscenity in posting :)
gonzobeer says:
Well somebody has too.
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woodchuck07 says:
see only a trad' climber has ever carried a full rack of nuts around the neck and run down a boulderfield in haste for some illogical reason. Nothing beats having a huge #11 hex smack your kneecap or 'nethers area while at a full trot. Brings you to your senses.
mattmassey says:
this is no joke my friends.
Human Crashpad says:
Certainly not. *serious face*
katie says:
Matt,
Sorry about the delay in getting back to your VERY important questions. You see, I've been in Africa and without an ideal internet connection.
I hate to say it, but the truth of the matter is that without the 'magic' you probably will never be a good rock climber. Tragic, I know, but you'll get over it.
There's always steroids. Maybe that could help lower your voice and help you grow a bit of facial hair.
As for the gallbladders, you're just plain s**it out of luck. Only the very special are blessed with that perfect bit of T and A.
Cheers! :)
mattmassey says:
non-ideal internet connections in africa...that's a bit racist don't you think?
anyway, i appreciate your honesty...you are wise beyond your years. i had a gut feeling i was not cut out for the sport. my psychiatrist thinks it may be mental, stemming from childhood trauma invoked when i was placed upon a large sandstone boulder at the age of 3, where my scrotum was shaved as part of some secret society ritual. personally, i think i just whine too much, which is why i think i will take up jet skiing.
good luck!
nigel m. cribbard
Rockratz says:
"KATIE ROCKS"!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
"Need a Belay?"

climbingtrash says:
Hey Katie! Welcome back! (you racist you) Hahaha.

captain static says:
Maybee there is some hope for you Matt. This climber seems to have unlocked the secret of "la femme mystique"?
He must have caught the magic as he is currently is ranked among the top 3 climbers on redriverclimbing.com. Maybee he could give you some advice? At least it would be cheaper than hiring a shrink to work out your childhood trauma.
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climbingtrash says:
Is this the climber you speak of Cap'n S...

woodchuck07 says:
CT, I still say this is the most frightening photo posted as of yet on this site. I had a rough night sleeping last night after seeing this for the first time. Think I need some Katie Therapy sessions! oh, and Katie Rocks.
climbingtrash says:
Why is that WC? Could it be because, maybe, you find that guy...oh, I don't know...ATTRACTIVE?!?! (that would give me a rough nights sleep too) haha :)

woodchuck07 says:
Katie rocks, yes. ( and is blessed with those gall bladder T & A's thank goodness)
captain static says:
That would be the climber CT and one of the strongest in the Red. Sorry my skilz at uploading photos are deficient.
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woodchuck07 says:
I can't take it...gotta go to the local no-cover, cheap beer, no reserve front row seat- strip club tonight to cleanse my eyes out and get my 'mojo back. Nothing like a couple hours with 'Tiger, Passion, Angie and Isis.
Bumluck says:
Yes Isis will take your mind off that guy's "rack." She has a great gall bladder!
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woodchuck07 says:
Ooooooowwwww! YOu know Isis? All 6 ft 1", blonde, sleek and small gall bladders? I'm not sure if it's the pose or the physique above that freaks me the most.
Bumluck says:
Yeah...Though as the wife AND sister of Osiris, you still might not shake off that creepy feeling. Also, the way her statues wielded those ancient egptian moral equivelants of chuka sticks in the old Boris Karloff mummy movies, you might still experience some troubled sleep.
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woodchuck07 says:
Oh I can handle that kind of 'troubled sleep' after a visit to see MY Isis. She has some pretty amazing moves on that pole.
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