Okay, one final Letterman post, because as I pointed out before his liberal show business spoutings sicken me. (And the Joaquin Phoenix debacle could also just have been a grand plot to make Letterman appear funny again.)
U2 has been booked for five straight nights on the Letterman show, March 2-6, as part of a publicity stunt for their upcoming album/CD "No Line on the Horizon".
Hey, maybe Bono will come over to the couch and tell me what I can do about world hunger!
Friday, February 13, 2009
Joaquin Phoenix is Not That Good an Actor
Alright. So everyone is pooping themselves over the latest celebrity "is he or isn't he" scenario. (No, Tom Cruise. We're not talking about you.)
This time it involves Joaquin Phoenix and his alleged rapper career move. He claims that he has quit acting, although his buddy Casey Affleck is following him around with a camera filming the whole charade for an upcoming "documentary".
He was on Letterman a couple nights ago, seeming incoherent and unresponsive, allowing Dave a chance to sling in a dozen or so one liners.
Letterman was actually pretty good. He definitely wasn't in his prime, but on this particular night he only seemed about ten years past his prime, instead of the usual twenty.
That's not too bad, considering how much of a whiny East Coast left Dave has become in his old age.
Joaquin, considering his family and personal history, could be another Hollywood drug burnout case.
However, when you look past the dark glasses hiding his eyes, the "look down and chew gum" maneuver when Dave would make a funny to keep from smiling or chuckling, and the unresponsive character play, it pretty becomes pretty obvious he's just playing a part. Look for excerpts from this faux interview to be part of his mockumentary.
You can see for yourself at the link, unless CBS decides to bully it off youtube.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090213/ap_on_en_tv/tv_letterman_phoenix;_ylt=AsCvL6O8MwAMUdiPa7ZSP5FxFb8C
This time it involves Joaquin Phoenix and his alleged rapper career move. He claims that he has quit acting, although his buddy Casey Affleck is following him around with a camera filming the whole charade for an upcoming "documentary".
He was on Letterman a couple nights ago, seeming incoherent and unresponsive, allowing Dave a chance to sling in a dozen or so one liners.
Letterman was actually pretty good. He definitely wasn't in his prime, but on this particular night he only seemed about ten years past his prime, instead of the usual twenty.
That's not too bad, considering how much of a whiny East Coast left Dave has become in his old age.
Joaquin, considering his family and personal history, could be another Hollywood drug burnout case.
However, when you look past the dark glasses hiding his eyes, the "look down and chew gum" maneuver when Dave would make a funny to keep from smiling or chuckling, and the unresponsive character play, it pretty becomes pretty obvious he's just playing a part. Look for excerpts from this faux interview to be part of his mockumentary.
You can see for yourself at the link, unless CBS decides to bully it off youtube.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090213/ap_on_en_tv/tv_letterman_phoenix;_ylt=AsCvL6O8MwAMUdiPa7ZSP5FxFb8C
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Why Most of the World Hates Us, Part 54
Do I really need to say more?
https://www.gobaz.com/prodpage.asp?ProdID=6889
Okay. I will:
-Daffy's packing a torpedo
-No wonder Donald never wears pants
-There's a surprise in the bubble bath
-So that's why Ernie from Sesame Street sings "Rubber Ducky, you're the one"
+ Enlarge/More Pics
Duck with a Dick
Price: £3.95
$7.82 4.98
(approximate conversions for guide only)
Sorry, Out Of Stock At The MomentHurry! only 0 left!
Description:
This lovely duck floats in the bath and looks great...but what lurks under the water..its secret weapon to make you smile. Full Specification:
plastic floating duck
rubber dick ( removeable)
approx 12 cms long
I especially like the fact that it's currently sold out.
https://www.gobaz.com/prodpage.asp?ProdID=6889
Okay. I will:
-Daffy's packing a torpedo
-No wonder Donald never wears pants
-There's a surprise in the bubble bath
-So that's why Ernie from Sesame Street sings "Rubber Ducky, you're the one"
+ Enlarge/More Pics
Duck with a Dick
Price: £3.95
$7.82 4.98
(approximate conversions for guide only)
Sorry, Out Of Stock At The MomentHurry! only 0 left!
Description:
This lovely duck floats in the bath and looks great...but what lurks under the water..its secret weapon to make you smile. Full Specification:
plastic floating duck
rubber dick ( removeable)
approx 12 cms long
I especially like the fact that it's currently sold out.
Saturday, February 7, 2009
No More Spitting on the Little Arab Boy
After 40 years of promoting world peace and showcasing the cultures of the world, the renovated "It's A Small World" ride at Disneyland re-opened. Only now, instead of all the little children of the world singing and playing together in unity, they've been deported in favor of Disney brand character dolls.
That's right. Instead of happy little children from around the globe, you now get Aladdin, Nemo, Cinderella, Alice from Wonderland (what continent is that in again?) and about two dozen more trademarked Disney properties/characters.
Also intermixed into the charm of the "Small World" song, are snipets from some of Disney's hit soundtracks.
Disney says it replaced the human dolls with make-believe figures to keep the aging ride appealing to younger generations and give it a new twist.
(Twist = marketing, self-promotion of kids' videos and merchandise)
Yet after initial reports of the changes were leaked last year, the son of the ride's original designer, children's illustrator Mary Blair, wrote an open letter to Disney executives blasting the changes as "a gross desecration of the ride's original theme."
Disney classists aren't happy with the change. Why, one of my fondest memories of the ride was visiting there after 9/11, and seeing the little Arab boy at the entrance covered in loogie.
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/Fact-meets-fantasy-in-Disney-apf-14265301.html
http://wfmz.com/view/?id=629262
That's right. Instead of happy little children from around the globe, you now get Aladdin, Nemo, Cinderella, Alice from Wonderland (what continent is that in again?) and about two dozen more trademarked Disney properties/characters.
Also intermixed into the charm of the "Small World" song, are snipets from some of Disney's hit soundtracks.
Disney says it replaced the human dolls with make-believe figures to keep the aging ride appealing to younger generations and give it a new twist.
(Twist = marketing, self-promotion of kids' videos and merchandise)
Yet after initial reports of the changes were leaked last year, the son of the ride's original designer, children's illustrator Mary Blair, wrote an open letter to Disney executives blasting the changes as "a gross desecration of the ride's original theme."
Disney classists aren't happy with the change. Why, one of my fondest memories of the ride was visiting there after 9/11, and seeing the little Arab boy at the entrance covered in loogie.
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/Fact-meets-fantasy-in-Disney-apf-14265301.html
http://wfmz.com/view/?id=629262
Friday, February 6, 2009
Michael Phelps is Still a Flake, But Not For Kellogg
From the "Yeah, This is a Big Surprise" department:
A couple days after Michael Phelps apologized for being photographed with a marijuana pipe, the cereal maker says it has dropped the 14-time Olympic gold medalist as a spokesman.
Phelps, whose goofy mug showed up on boxes of Kellogg's Corn Flakes and Frosted Flakes after winning a record eight gold medals at the Beijing Olympics last summer (yawn), made a big whiny celebrity apology Tuesday for not just saying no to drugs after the British tabloid News of the World dropped a picture of him pulling a Bill Clinton at a college house party last fall.
"I engaged in behavior which was regrettable and demonstrated bad judgment," Phelps said in a statement. "I'm 23 years old, and, despite the successes I've had in the pool, I acted in a youthful and inappropriate way, not in a manner people have come to expect from me. For this, I am sorry. I promise my fans and the public it will not happen again."
"Well, maybe just one more . . ."
Despite his experience with the water (or the bong water), U.S. swimming officials also announced Thursday they were slapping Phelps on the wrist by barring him from competing for three months and withdrawing financial support from him for a period of "reprimand."
(In a move of related severity, I grounded my youngest son this week. He has no tv for seven days, and has to clean his room. I know that's tough love--but I'm sure he's not up there just playing with action figures, and he can catch any reruns he missed on hulu.com next week.)
Now that Phelps is starting to suffer from dropped sponsorship, I wonder what he will do with his extra time?
A couple days after Michael Phelps apologized for being photographed with a marijuana pipe, the cereal maker says it has dropped the 14-time Olympic gold medalist as a spokesman.
Phelps, whose goofy mug showed up on boxes of Kellogg's Corn Flakes and Frosted Flakes after winning a record eight gold medals at the Beijing Olympics last summer (yawn), made a big whiny celebrity apology Tuesday for not just saying no to drugs after the British tabloid News of the World dropped a picture of him pulling a Bill Clinton at a college house party last fall.
"I engaged in behavior which was regrettable and demonstrated bad judgment," Phelps said in a statement. "I'm 23 years old, and, despite the successes I've had in the pool, I acted in a youthful and inappropriate way, not in a manner people have come to expect from me. For this, I am sorry. I promise my fans and the public it will not happen again."
"Well, maybe just one more . . ."
Despite his experience with the water (or the bong water), U.S. swimming officials also announced Thursday they were slapping Phelps on the wrist by barring him from competing for three months and withdrawing financial support from him for a period of "reprimand."
(In a move of related severity, I grounded my youngest son this week. He has no tv for seven days, and has to clean his room. I know that's tough love--but I'm sure he's not up there just playing with action figures, and he can catch any reruns he missed on hulu.com next week.)
Now that Phelps is starting to suffer from dropped sponsorship, I wonder what he will do with his extra time?
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
I Want a Recount
I think my numbers came out a little low . . .
You Are 86% Evil |
 You're the most evil person you know. The devil is even a little scared of you! |
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
Get 'em while they're cold
Ever have that post-holiday sense of dissatisfaction?
Like there was that one gift you really wanted but didn’t get?
January is the traditional time to take care of unfinished business and make new resolutions. And the first thing you should resolve to do is reward yourself with one of the myriad of holiday ales from local Colorado breweries which you missed.
There are certain special brewing seasons in the beer world, and they kick in gear with Oktoberfest then culminate in the big Winter brews. You may refer to them as Christmas beers or Wassails, but this is when brewmasters go for enough creative gusto to give themselves bragging rights all the way through the summer.
Winter specials tend to be big on everything, especially malt (and therefore alcohol level), hops, and my personal favorite, spices. Cinnamon, coriander, orange peel, even actual chocolate are favorites as the lines to speak with Santa start to build.
Unfortunately, these extra efforts are usually in limited production, due to their costly nature and specialty audience.
All is not lost, though. Now is the time to act!
Due to their high alcohol feature, these wondrous brews have excellent preservation. It’s just a matter of hunting them down.
Here are three treasures from our great state that you should rush out and try to find. After introducing them to a loved one, who knows? Maybe next year you’ll find one in your stocking instead of an indestructible chunk of fruitcake.
1.) Snow Bound Spice Ale from the Lefthand Brewing Company of Longmont, Colorado
This is my personal favorite. It’s a strong ale generally spiced with all natural ingredients, including local clover honey, cinnamon, chopped ginger, orange zest, cardamom, and cloves. Its deep red color looks amazing when held up to a crackling fireplace, and it’s not too heavy to have a second, or third. Alcohol is 8.6% by volume. At only $5.99 a bomber, it’s a late Christmas miracle!
www.lefthandbrewing.com
2.) Frambrozen Raspberry Brown Ale from New Belgium Brewing of Fort Collins, Colorado
Comfort food in a bottle! When you uncap it, the aroma of fresh raspberry makes you forget about long lines and credit card debt. Its crimson color reflects not only the addition of the raspberries, but its delightful malt balance. This smooth ale is also a big hit with the non-beer aficionados. 7% alcohol by volume. Available in six packs.
http://www.newbelgium.com/beer/frambozen
3.) Cocoa Porter Winter Warmer from the Tommyknocker Brewery of Idaho Springs, Colorado
This is the post-roast beast dessert beer. Roasted cocoa beans and honey make this European style porter a perfect complement to a big slice of fudge cake. Well balanced with 5.7% alcohol.
http://www.tommyknocker.com
So stock up on those holiday ales today--or you’ll have to wait another ten months!
Like there was that one gift you really wanted but didn’t get?
January is the traditional time to take care of unfinished business and make new resolutions. And the first thing you should resolve to do is reward yourself with one of the myriad of holiday ales from local Colorado breweries which you missed.
There are certain special brewing seasons in the beer world, and they kick in gear with Oktoberfest then culminate in the big Winter brews. You may refer to them as Christmas beers or Wassails, but this is when brewmasters go for enough creative gusto to give themselves bragging rights all the way through the summer.
Winter specials tend to be big on everything, especially malt (and therefore alcohol level), hops, and my personal favorite, spices. Cinnamon, coriander, orange peel, even actual chocolate are favorites as the lines to speak with Santa start to build.
Unfortunately, these extra efforts are usually in limited production, due to their costly nature and specialty audience.
All is not lost, though. Now is the time to act!
Due to their high alcohol feature, these wondrous brews have excellent preservation. It’s just a matter of hunting them down.
Here are three treasures from our great state that you should rush out and try to find. After introducing them to a loved one, who knows? Maybe next year you’ll find one in your stocking instead of an indestructible chunk of fruitcake.
1.) Snow Bound Spice Ale from the Lefthand Brewing Company of Longmont, Colorado
This is my personal favorite. It’s a strong ale generally spiced with all natural ingredients, including local clover honey, cinnamon, chopped ginger, orange zest, cardamom, and cloves. Its deep red color looks amazing when held up to a crackling fireplace, and it’s not too heavy to have a second, or third. Alcohol is 8.6% by volume. At only $5.99 a bomber, it’s a late Christmas miracle!
www.lefthandbrewing.com
2.) Frambrozen Raspberry Brown Ale from New Belgium Brewing of Fort Collins, Colorado
Comfort food in a bottle! When you uncap it, the aroma of fresh raspberry makes you forget about long lines and credit card debt. Its crimson color reflects not only the addition of the raspberries, but its delightful malt balance. This smooth ale is also a big hit with the non-beer aficionados. 7% alcohol by volume. Available in six packs.
http://www.newbelgium.com/beer/frambozen
3.) Cocoa Porter Winter Warmer from the Tommyknocker Brewery of Idaho Springs, Colorado
This is the post-roast beast dessert beer. Roasted cocoa beans and honey make this European style porter a perfect complement to a big slice of fudge cake. Well balanced with 5.7% alcohol.
http://www.tommyknocker.com
So stock up on those holiday ales today--or you’ll have to wait another ten months!
This Just In: Christian Bale Reminds My Kids of Me When Driving
"Batman" and "American Psycho" (although he's actually Welsh) star Christian Bale threw a world class hissy fit and nearly pooped himself last July on the set of "Terminator: Salvation".
Audio of the incident, when cinematographer Shane Hurlbut accidentally walked into the background of a shot, prompted this lovely tirade:
Coincidently, over-paid, whiny Bale reminds me of every over-paid, whiny retail manager I've ever had the displeasure of working for.
(My kids just think Batman reminds them of me trying to manuever around all the old farts who shouldn't be driving anymore and all the traffic-impeding trains that go through town.)
"Some days you just can not get a f*cking break."
Audio of the incident, when cinematographer Shane Hurlbut accidentally walked into the background of a shot, prompted this lovely tirade:
Coincidently, over-paid, whiny Bale reminds me of every over-paid, whiny retail manager I've ever had the displeasure of working for.
(My kids just think Batman reminds them of me trying to manuever around all the old farts who shouldn't be driving anymore and all the traffic-impeding trains that go through town.)
"Some days you just can not get a f*cking break."
Monday, February 2, 2009
What Type of Coffee Am I?
As if there were ever any doubt:
You Are an Espresso |
 At your best, you are: straight shooting, ambitious, and energetic At your worst, you are: anxious and high strung You drink coffee when: anytime you're not sleeping Your caffeine addiction level: high |
That's a Personal Question, Bub
Here's the trailer from yesterday's (yawn) Superbowl for the upcoming G.I. Joe
movie.
I know it's immature, but I like the part when old Dr. Who asks Dennis Quaid "What did you say your unit was called?"
Also, how can I hate terrorists who blow up the Eiffel Tower? Really?
movie.
I know it's immature, but I like the part when old Dr. Who asks Dennis Quaid "What did you say your unit was called?"
Also, how can I hate terrorists who blow up the Eiffel Tower? Really?
Saturday, January 31, 2009
Why Youtube and the Doors Suck
Recently Youtube blocked the sound on one of our home movies, "Karate Kids vs. Army of Darkness", due to a little 36 second snippet of the song “Break On Through” by the Doors as the Karate Kids runs through a graveyard.
Now it’s no secret that the certain surviving members of the Doors and their leaches are a bunch of whiny little bitches, especially John Densmore, the parents and estates of Jim Morrison and his wife Pamela Courson, and their representation.
At least Ray Manzarek and guitarist Robby Krieger still want to have some fun and play some music.
The Doors’ legal interactions have been well documented through the forty or so years since they recorded this song, or any other. (If you really feel so inclined, google “doors” and “legal” and watch all the page choices pop up.)
But seriously, complaining because the home movie of a couple kids has your old song in it? They should be happy to be remembered, and for any possible exposure to their dated material.
Anyway, Youtube, without any direct email or message notification, suspended ALL the sound on our video “Karate Kids vs. Army of Darkness” due to a complaint by the Doors’ representation WMG. They made the weak “offer” of swapping one of their licensed crap audio songs into the video, but it would only attach to the beginning of the movie, and wipe out all other dialog and sound effects, too.
Two brief points to consider:
1.) If there was no copyright infringement on youtube, about 40% percent of the total content on that site would be gone.
2.) This was a non-commercial home movie by a couple of kids that wanted to share it in an easy venue with family and friends. If there are any side commercials on its page, they were put there by youtube’s choice. Frankly, I don’t want to see promotions for “Paul Blart, Mall Cop”, or any equally artistic endeavors bumping down the information box on our videos.
We have now reloaded the whole movie, again, with the Doors song removed, and a brief improvisation by Nick on the electric guitar in its place.
I apologize to anyone who tried to view it in its original entirety, only to have it spoiled due to the legal whining or others. (I wish I had staff on retainer to scour the internet for possible violations of my content. Instead I’m actually working.)
If you did have any problem trying to view our movie before, please give it another try.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RinsyhZoPPE
Now it’s no secret that the certain surviving members of the Doors and their leaches are a bunch of whiny little bitches, especially John Densmore, the parents and estates of Jim Morrison and his wife Pamela Courson, and their representation.
At least Ray Manzarek and guitarist Robby Krieger still want to have some fun and play some music.
The Doors’ legal interactions have been well documented through the forty or so years since they recorded this song, or any other. (If you really feel so inclined, google “doors” and “legal” and watch all the page choices pop up.)
But seriously, complaining because the home movie of a couple kids has your old song in it? They should be happy to be remembered, and for any possible exposure to their dated material.
Anyway, Youtube, without any direct email or message notification, suspended ALL the sound on our video “Karate Kids vs. Army of Darkness” due to a complaint by the Doors’ representation WMG. They made the weak “offer” of swapping one of their licensed crap audio songs into the video, but it would only attach to the beginning of the movie, and wipe out all other dialog and sound effects, too.
Two brief points to consider:
1.) If there was no copyright infringement on youtube, about 40% percent of the total content on that site would be gone.
2.) This was a non-commercial home movie by a couple of kids that wanted to share it in an easy venue with family and friends. If there are any side commercials on its page, they were put there by youtube’s choice. Frankly, I don’t want to see promotions for “Paul Blart, Mall Cop”, or any equally artistic endeavors bumping down the information box on our videos.
We have now reloaded the whole movie, again, with the Doors song removed, and a brief improvisation by Nick on the electric guitar in its place.
I apologize to anyone who tried to view it in its original entirety, only to have it spoiled due to the legal whining or others. (I wish I had staff on retainer to scour the internet for possible violations of my content. Instead I’m actually working.)
If you did have any problem trying to view our movie before, please give it another try.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RinsyhZoPPE
Nostalgia, Part 37
Maybe it’s just me.
The economy is in the stinker, heating costs are up, my hours at work are down. With an impending birthday maybe I’m feeling a little nostalgic.
Remember the “good old days” when having an Oriental (not “Asian”, they were the “good old days” after all) houseboy wasn’t gay?
Like the Green Hornet or Inspector Clouseau.
Or maybe that only works in the non-gay sense if your sidekick’s name is Kato.
No, wait. The Kato thing doesn’t work for O.J.
And speaking of O.J.:
When exactly was the last time I ate corn? About three weeks ago? I just had the big “plop, plop, fizz, fizz, oh, what a relief it is”, and there it is. Was that an evacuation or an eviction? (Rimshot plays in the background)
The economy is in the stinker, heating costs are up, my hours at work are down. With an impending birthday maybe I’m feeling a little nostalgic.
Remember the “good old days” when having an Oriental (not “Asian”, they were the “good old days” after all) houseboy wasn’t gay?
Like the Green Hornet or Inspector Clouseau.
Or maybe that only works in the non-gay sense if your sidekick’s name is Kato.
No, wait. The Kato thing doesn’t work for O.J.
And speaking of O.J.:
When exactly was the last time I ate corn? About three weeks ago? I just had the big “plop, plop, fizz, fizz, oh, what a relief it is”, and there it is. Was that an evacuation or an eviction? (Rimshot plays in the background)
Friday, January 30, 2009
Why Basset Brewery?
This is the name of our personal youtube production company. Usually we include this little video clip in our home movies. It’s our oldest basset hound, Freckles, sneaking some of my Sierra Nevada Pale Ale.
I discovered he likes it after he knocked over the recycling bucket and starting licking a bottle of it. He doesn’t show any interest in any other brands, but he does indeed like Sierra Nevada.
Maybe it’s the Cascade hops--or he just likes sneaking a few slippery licks before Daddy comes back and unknowingly takes a sip.
I discovered he likes it after he knocked over the recycling bucket and starting licking a bottle of it. He doesn’t show any interest in any other brands, but he does indeed like Sierra Nevada.
Maybe it’s the Cascade hops--or he just likes sneaking a few slippery licks before Daddy comes back and unknowingly takes a sip.
Monday, December 15, 2008
Obama vs. "Heroes"
Tonight was the concluding episode of Season 3 of "Heroes". In a preview of the fourth season "The Fugitives", Senator Nathan Petrelli is seen successfully pitching a plan to round up all the super-powered to an African American President, who wholeheartedly agrees to his capture and internment plans.
See? I told you Obama would be a problem! But did you listen?
Before that particular scene had ended, I made several quick predictions for the upcoming season, including two that was confirmed by the brief promo for the coming season.
1.) The Heroes would become the hunted. (confirmed)
2.) The Heroes, and other extraordinarily powered individuals, would be rounded up and sent to a Guantanimo-type facility. (confirmed)
3.) They would be forced to work together to escape.
4.) The facility will be run by a cruel, meglo-maniac.
5.) Some sort of world-threatening event will be thwarted by the Heroes, allowing them a substantially favorable view in the eyes of the public, and Executive clemency.
This will all play like some sort of lame Marvel Civil War variant.
As sure as there will be a new dog in the White House (her name will be Michelle Obama) you know I'm right.
http://www.nbc.com/Heroes/
See? I told you Obama would be a problem! But did you listen?
Before that particular scene had ended, I made several quick predictions for the upcoming season, including two that was confirmed by the brief promo for the coming season.
1.) The Heroes would become the hunted. (confirmed)
2.) The Heroes, and other extraordinarily powered individuals, would be rounded up and sent to a Guantanimo-type facility. (confirmed)
3.) They would be forced to work together to escape.
4.) The facility will be run by a cruel, meglo-maniac.
5.) Some sort of world-threatening event will be thwarted by the Heroes, allowing them a substantially favorable view in the eyes of the public, and Executive clemency.
This will all play like some sort of lame Marvel Civil War variant.
As sure as there will be a new dog in the White House (her name will be Michelle Obama) you know I'm right.
http://www.nbc.com/Heroes/
Friday, July 4, 2008
Happy 4th of July!
After I bought a smoke grenade for a future video, my kids asked me why we don't do fireworks. This is why:
Now be a good American and go out drink a few beers, eat some hot dogs, and blow something up.
Now be a good American and go out drink a few beers, eat some hot dogs, and blow something up.
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
What Superhero Are You?
Now you can find out. Try this quiz and let me know how you fared in the comment section:
Superhero Quiz by QuizRocket.com Funny Quizzes!
MySpace Quizzes | Stupid Test | Fun Quizes.
Superhero Quiz by QuizRocket.com Funny Quizzes!
MySpace Quizzes | Stupid Test | Fun Quizes.
Sunday, June 22, 2008
You vs. the Zombies
Zombies. Love 'em, hate 'em, just don't let them eat your brains.
How would you fare in a zombie outbreak? We'd all like to think we'd be head-choppin', brain-blastin' heroes like Ash in the "Evil Dead" movies, but would you really rate any higher than "lunch"?
To get an idea of your actual chances for survival, check out the site for Max Brooks, author of "The Zombie Survival Guide" and its companion book "World War Z"(I highly recommend both) and click on the "Calculate Risk" button.
World War Z
How would you fare in a zombie outbreak? We'd all like to think we'd be head-choppin', brain-blastin' heroes like Ash in the "Evil Dead" movies, but would you really rate any higher than "lunch"?
To get an idea of your actual chances for survival, check out the site for Max Brooks, author of "The Zombie Survival Guide" and its companion book "World War Z"(I highly recommend both) and click on the "Calculate Risk" button.
World War Z
Friday, June 20, 2008
Truth Be Told: Sarcasm Is an Evolutionary Skill
Neurophysiologist Katherine Rankin at the University of California, San Francisco, has recently discovered that sarcasm, which is both positively funny and negatively nasty, plays an important part in human social interaction.
According to Dr. Rankin, if you don't get sarcasm, you probably have some damage to your parahippocampal gyrus which is located in the right brain. People with dementia, or head injuries in that area, often lose the ability to pick up on sarcasm, and so they don’t respond in a socially appropriate ways.
Or perhaps more correctly, certain managers at my work either aren't as evolutionarily developed as myself or have brain damage (a popular opinion among my co-workers).
Sarcasm Seen as Evolutionary Survival Skill | LiveScience
According to Dr. Rankin, if you don't get sarcasm, you probably have some damage to your parahippocampal gyrus which is located in the right brain. People with dementia, or head injuries in that area, often lose the ability to pick up on sarcasm, and so they don’t respond in a socially appropriate ways.
Or perhaps more correctly, certain managers at my work either aren't as evolutionarily developed as myself or have brain damage (a popular opinion among my co-workers).
Sarcasm Seen as Evolutionary Survival Skill | LiveScience
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
Did J.K. Rowlings Rip Off Harry Potter Character?
Did J.K. Rowlings rip off the B-movie "Troll" in creating her Harry Potter character?
Granted the most over-rated writer of the millenial generation has more money than the queen, and a legion of lawyers to boot, so it'll be a no contest bout.
However, according to IMDB.com, this 1986 crap/camp film prominently features characters named Harry Potter Jr. and Sr., and "The hero of this film is a boy named Harry Potter and he is surrounded by a fantasy world of witches, wizards and magic - eleven years before J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter novels swept the publishing world."
Maybe she could settle out of court by selling her golden toilet paper holder and giving the proceeds to the original writer and director.
Harry Potty
Ali Lohan: Troll's New Girl? - Marc Malkin - E! Online
Troll (1986)
Granted the most over-rated writer of the millenial generation has more money than the queen, and a legion of lawyers to boot, so it'll be a no contest bout.
However, according to IMDB.com, this 1986 crap/camp film prominently features characters named Harry Potter Jr. and Sr., and "The hero of this film is a boy named Harry Potter and he is surrounded by a fantasy world of witches, wizards and magic - eleven years before J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter novels swept the publishing world."
Maybe she could settle out of court by selling her golden toilet paper holder and giving the proceeds to the original writer and director.
Harry Potty
Ali Lohan: Troll's New Girl? - Marc Malkin - E! Online
Troll (1986)
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