Just heard that Gary Gygax has passed away after a couple of years of bad health...
I have to say that I don't think that any of us, whether directly or indirectly, would likely be here at Fortress: Ameritrash without Mr. Gygax's contributions to hobby gaming. D&D is still the single most recognizable brand in hobby gaming and its influence and significance can not be understated- not only in gaming culture but also in the larger popular culture.
So just take a second and pay tribute...roll one of those old crayon-marked D8s or something.