I’ve been pretty slack on the posts as of late, so watch this a thousand times and let the adorable cuteness swim through your soul. Seriously, watch it over and over. Actually I dare you to try and stop watching it, it’s like a cute spanish plague that takes over your attention span. Dance damnit, DANCE!!
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It’s called Stump Out. Ideal for getting rid of that pesky tree stump. What if you pour some of it on your hand? Then you might have another stump instead of getting rid of one! Zing!
This is the coolest YouTube video I’ve ever seen. It’s nine and half minutes long, just a bunch of clips that count down from 100 all the way to 1. I can’t even imagine the time that went into making this thing. But here it is; see how many you can name.
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I am a sucker for 1950s kitschy futurism. Especially the futuristic way of life that Disney promoted with Tomorrowland, Epcot, and the like. Here’s an excerpt from a 1958 Disney show titled “Magic Highway U.S.A.”
It’s interesting to note the things that actually came to pass: rearview cameras, GPS systems, and unchecked suburban sprawl.
I for one think we could use some of those sun-powered-electro-suspension cars and the flying ambulance/fire truck/wrecker.
Ok Folks…
Let’s think about Christmas for just a second. Most Americans head to Wal-Mart in the masses to buy junk in bulk for family and friends – stuff that inevitably ends up sitting in the attic, closet, or junkyard. This is the age of quantity over quality. The time of advertising, over-consumption, and general ridiculousness.
It doesn’t take an over-sized intellect to realize that the American economy is morally questionable at best. The impact our consumption patterns have on the environment, the less-fortunate members of the human race, and even our own well-being has been well-documented. Trust me.
I won’t go on a long diatribe for my first post – but all cynicism aside, please reconsider your gift ideas and the way you spend your time, money, and mental energy. There really are healthier, happier, and morally upright ways to enjoy the holidays. Merry Christmas!
-The Grinch.
PC World just posted their top 15 technology disappointments of 2007. Not surprisingly, sitting alone at the top of the shameful list was Microsoft’s Vista. Remember the excitement when XP came out? I’m a huge nerd, and I still only know a handful of people that have upgraded. Yeah, lots of people aren’t bothering with the big V, or they’re switching to Mac OS X, or they’re, uh, downgrading back to XP after blowing their money on Vista.
Check out the rest of the list here.
This just so fake and disgusting, I have nothing else to say.
Many of us here have something important in common: Despite being huge elitists (myself included) in many realms, we just can’t get enough bad TV. How will MTV/VH1 outdo themselves next time? The answer is: “A Shot At Love with Tila Tequila.” There are those who are diehard “I Love New York” fans, and while I love seeing our old friend New York ceremonially spit out her suitors’ culinary attempts into a pail as much as the next person, I just can’t stop watching Tila. An unprecedented bisexual pool of contestants. A star who really isn’t famous for anything. (Though Time says she is “some combination of rapper, singer, model, blogger and actress,” and common knowledge of the Internets says she has the most Myspace friends – not an easy task.) Rumors that Tila isn’t even bisexual. And of course the usual reality TV (awesome) characteristics of catfights, sex, and the absurdity of “dating” on TV itself… PERFECTION.
I also can’t wait for the inevitable spinoffs of this show – a chance for the rejects to find their own true love. I’m pulling for Dani, originally a dark horse and outsider as the only non-”lipstick” lesbian, who has emerged from the masses and is now in the final two!When it comes down to it, no one really cares if it’s real. “Reality TV” is merely a nominal label that really means TV that I will enjoy. I’ll still keep watching the Hills (despite the well-circulated article of its lack of reality) because the producers and editors are such geniuses at their craft – creating a hilarious story that makes us feel better about our own intelligence, sanity, and lives in general. Don’t miss the series finale of Tila Tequila, when she finally finds her true soul mate! Tuesday night (Dec. 18) at 10:00 Eastern on MTV. And stay tuned to see how reality TV tops itself again – your work is cut out for you, Viacom.
Last week I went to see the Coen Brothers’ newest release, No Country for Old Men. I am a huge fan of their previous work, but this film is a far cry from The Big Lebowski or O Brother Where Art Thou. No Country is their darkest production to date, making Fargo seem like Howdy Doody in comparison.
The movie opens with the a mysterious killer named Anton Chigurh (an astonishingly scary Javier Bardem) being arrested and taken to jail. While waiting to be processed, he promptly escapes custody by strangling to death his arresting officer. Cold, calculating, and with a moral compass that is thought provoking, he’s one of the scariest killers ever put on film.
The plot really kicks into gear when a fellow named Llewelyn Moss, portrayed excellently Josh Brolin (American Gangster), comes across a drug deal-turned-shootout in the desert, and makes off with 2 million in cash. The rest of the film follows Llewelyn’s desparate attempt to keep the money that Anton Chigurh is so determined to keep for himself.
The most intense thing about the movie, other than the countless murders, is the complete lack of music. The only sound in the first 15 minutes or so are the background noises: no music or dialog. Following that, the only music in the entire movie is a mariachi band playing on the streets of Mexico. As usual, the cinematography is excellent; the stark shots of Texas landscape at the opening set the mood perfectly for the scenes which follow.
The killer rarely speaks, leaving dead bodies in his wake with no real rhyme or reason.In true Coen Brothers fashion, the film is not without its (small) share of dark humor. The deputy sheriff provides the only comic character in the film, and Tommy Lee Jones delivers some clever lines throughout. Though not intended to be funny, Milton from Office Space makes an small appearance, sans glasses and red Swingline stapler. The typical Coen cast: John Goodman, Steve Buscemi, John Turturro, etc. is nowhere to be found here, but this movie is anything but typical.
There is plenty of blood, so beware if you are squeamish. If you are able to handle violence, then get yourself to the theatre, and get ready of a ride you won’t forget any time soon. No Country is a technical masterpiece of a thriller; I guarantee that you’ll leave the theatre with a newfound appreciation for the simplicity of your peaceful, murder-free life.