this is one of those "what do i know" kinda things but i am guessing that you have something set that needs an internet connection during startup. seems likely it is a system pref or a background app.
gotta love that button though. it takes the words right out of your mouth
(or else it's just some crazy norsk thing - he he)
I've found out what it is:
It's MacReporter, the news dockling, that had problems with getting some news from somewhere at startup.
Apple would never had used "Damn!" if it not was a EasterEgg