New South Park!!!
New Drawn Together!!! (except it conflicts with always sunny... so I guess I'll watch DT first and then switch over to FX for the encores)
Yay!
Sunday, September 30, 2007
Gov. Shutdown Possible...
LANSING, Mich. (AP) -- Lawmakers trying to avoid a partial government shutdown were taking a short break early Sunday from brokering deals on tax increases and other measures aimed at plugging a budget deficit.
The Legislature is tasked with erasing a $1.75 billion deficit in the fiscal year that begins Monday.
Some cost-cutting moves and government restructuring proposals had started to advance through the Legislature and could be wrapped up later Sunday.
One proposal approved 21-17 by the Republican-led Senate would aim to save money by changing how health insurance benefits for teachers and government workers are managed.
The measure, now headed to the Democrat-led House, is key to the overall budget deal because it could be a trade-off to get Republicans to vote for tax increases.
The House passed bills to create incentives for Medicaid recipients to lead healthy lifestyles, among other reforms, which now are headed to the Senate.
Democratic Gov. Jennifer Granholm has told about 35,000 of the state's more than 53,000 workers not to report to work on Monday if a shutdown occurs. The remaining workers, mostly related to public health and safety, would stay on the job.
A partial state shutdown would mean most government operations would cease, including liquor deliveries, lottery ticket sales, the issuance of driver's licenses and construction on state roads.
Republicans have pushed Granholm to accept a temporary budget that would extend the one currently in place, giving legislators more time to craft a long term deal.
Granholm has said she won't sign a temporary budget unless she has assurances higher taxes to pay for education, public health and other programs are part of the deal.
Leaders in both the Democrat-led House and Republican-controlled Senate are optimistic a deal will be reached to avoid a shutdown.
The Legislature is tasked with erasing a $1.75 billion deficit in the fiscal year that begins Monday.
Some cost-cutting moves and government restructuring proposals had started to advance through the Legislature and could be wrapped up later Sunday.
One proposal approved 21-17 by the Republican-led Senate would aim to save money by changing how health insurance benefits for teachers and government workers are managed.
The measure, now headed to the Democrat-led House, is key to the overall budget deal because it could be a trade-off to get Republicans to vote for tax increases.
The House passed bills to create incentives for Medicaid recipients to lead healthy lifestyles, among other reforms, which now are headed to the Senate.
Democratic Gov. Jennifer Granholm has told about 35,000 of the state's more than 53,000 workers not to report to work on Monday if a shutdown occurs. The remaining workers, mostly related to public health and safety, would stay on the job.
A partial state shutdown would mean most government operations would cease, including liquor deliveries, lottery ticket sales, the issuance of driver's licenses and construction on state roads.
Republicans have pushed Granholm to accept a temporary budget that would extend the one currently in place, giving legislators more time to craft a long term deal.
Granholm has said she won't sign a temporary budget unless she has assurances higher taxes to pay for education, public health and other programs are part of the deal.
Leaders in both the Democrat-led House and Republican-controlled Senate are optimistic a deal will be reached to avoid a shutdown.
Some musings after a long ass night...
Hello Everybody!
So I haven't really taken the time to write much recently because I've been so busy. I just got off of work... after 5am. So that was a nice ten hour day starting at 7 pm. It's a little intense. My job is kind of scary in how professional it is. I feel more driven at this job than I ever did at my desk jobs - the importance of working quickly and efficiently is so high at this job. And it's also a little scary knowing how easily people can get hurt - I fitted a gel frame (something that colors lamps on stage) incorrectly and it dropped down 50 ft narrowly missing the guy who was calling up what light it needed to go into. Now this is not a totally rare occurence, it does happen and you just yell out "heads!" and it's fine. And gel frames are metal pieces that weight probably 2 lbs. But cropping that distance can make pretty much anything dangerous... it's just weird. Not to mention frequently working 50-150 ft above the ground leaning out to try to take pieces off of lights, or whole lights off of railings. It's crazy. And again... to strike the set tonight, we had to work til 5 in the morning, and that was with probably 12 electrics people (what I work) and at least 25 stage crew people (who were in charge of demolishing the set because it was retired after this show).
I still haven't really found my place here. I feel stuck in some sort of limbo between my school world and my work world. I missed the cast party tonight obviously, and I've been trying to find people to hang out with from school, but I still don't have anyone I can just call to come over and hang out for no good reason. On the other hand, I love my work friends, but again, I never feel like I'm really "part of the crowd" enough to ask for phone numbers and such. Maybe that'll change as time goes on. Maybe it'll get worse since I'm not working Susannah (the next opera) or Boheme. Who knows.
Some thoughts on vices: I have all but given up my drinking, smoking and drug use down here. I suppose it's a good thing to save those for special occasions, but I still can't help but feel like I'm not the same anymore. Not because I don't get high, or drunk. But because those things are kind of a symbol of youth and irresponsibility (in a good way) for me now. I've said it a million times, but it's so true that "you can't go home again." I love that phrase because it works for so many different aspects of growing up. As much as I want to cling on to the "glory days" of my undergrad, I truly am becoming an adult now. I have my first major role in an opera, a relatively serious committed job, one degree under my belt working on a second, my own apartment with M.C. Escher prints on the walls and a "study" that houses my desk and piano, and soon to be a guest bed, et cetera, et cetera. That is just so weird to me. My motto has always been "I work hard and I play hard." Nowadays it's more just "I work hard." It's not necessarily a bad thing - I'm enjoying myself, and it feels good to be motivated and make new friends and all, but it's such a different feeling. Being responsible is a lot more of a change than I thought it would be - I was reasonably responsible at MSU, but nowhere near the level I am now. And with good reason - I have every chance in the world to make it big some day. I know I'm good enough. I've been told constantly by people that I have everything going for me as a singer. Especially if I can get into really good shape and just keep working the way I have been, I will probably have a career somewhere. But the closer I get to reaching that goal, the less nights I can take to just be crazy. This is why I like mushrooms (if I can avoid smoking or drinking while on them). It doesn't make any difference in how I am the next day, except that I'm a little braindead - but no sort of hangover or dry/sore throat. Good stuff.
Speaking of which, my young gay Environmental Science major that I've mentioned before on here (although not recently) is going to try to find me some for the Bassnectar concert in exchange for me buying alcohol for him. Yay!
Yes I'm definitely going to see Bassnectar. I'm taking a full weekend to visit Eric and co.in Chicago and going out to bars on Friday and the concert on Saturday. I'm stoked - I have no specific time to be back sunday, so I can really enjoy myself. Interesting fact - only in Michigan do we say "going out to the bar" any time we're going out to any and all bars in the area. Other places say "going to bars." Interesting.
So anyway, I'm going to miss church tomorrow (which is bad but necessary). I feel bad because my schedule's been so off and on for it, but that's what happens when you get busy. I'm sure Dr. P will understand - it's not like I'm hired for it or anything.
Anyway, enough typee. I'm going to fucking bed.
So I haven't really taken the time to write much recently because I've been so busy. I just got off of work... after 5am. So that was a nice ten hour day starting at 7 pm. It's a little intense. My job is kind of scary in how professional it is. I feel more driven at this job than I ever did at my desk jobs - the importance of working quickly and efficiently is so high at this job. And it's also a little scary knowing how easily people can get hurt - I fitted a gel frame (something that colors lamps on stage) incorrectly and it dropped down 50 ft narrowly missing the guy who was calling up what light it needed to go into. Now this is not a totally rare occurence, it does happen and you just yell out "heads!" and it's fine. And gel frames are metal pieces that weight probably 2 lbs. But cropping that distance can make pretty much anything dangerous... it's just weird. Not to mention frequently working 50-150 ft above the ground leaning out to try to take pieces off of lights, or whole lights off of railings. It's crazy. And again... to strike the set tonight, we had to work til 5 in the morning, and that was with probably 12 electrics people (what I work) and at least 25 stage crew people (who were in charge of demolishing the set because it was retired after this show).
I still haven't really found my place here. I feel stuck in some sort of limbo between my school world and my work world. I missed the cast party tonight obviously, and I've been trying to find people to hang out with from school, but I still don't have anyone I can just call to come over and hang out for no good reason. On the other hand, I love my work friends, but again, I never feel like I'm really "part of the crowd" enough to ask for phone numbers and such. Maybe that'll change as time goes on. Maybe it'll get worse since I'm not working Susannah (the next opera) or Boheme. Who knows.
Some thoughts on vices: I have all but given up my drinking, smoking and drug use down here. I suppose it's a good thing to save those for special occasions, but I still can't help but feel like I'm not the same anymore. Not because I don't get high, or drunk. But because those things are kind of a symbol of youth and irresponsibility (in a good way) for me now. I've said it a million times, but it's so true that "you can't go home again." I love that phrase because it works for so many different aspects of growing up. As much as I want to cling on to the "glory days" of my undergrad, I truly am becoming an adult now. I have my first major role in an opera, a relatively serious committed job, one degree under my belt working on a second, my own apartment with M.C. Escher prints on the walls and a "study" that houses my desk and piano, and soon to be a guest bed, et cetera, et cetera. That is just so weird to me. My motto has always been "I work hard and I play hard." Nowadays it's more just "I work hard." It's not necessarily a bad thing - I'm enjoying myself, and it feels good to be motivated and make new friends and all, but it's such a different feeling. Being responsible is a lot more of a change than I thought it would be - I was reasonably responsible at MSU, but nowhere near the level I am now. And with good reason - I have every chance in the world to make it big some day. I know I'm good enough. I've been told constantly by people that I have everything going for me as a singer. Especially if I can get into really good shape and just keep working the way I have been, I will probably have a career somewhere. But the closer I get to reaching that goal, the less nights I can take to just be crazy. This is why I like mushrooms (if I can avoid smoking or drinking while on them). It doesn't make any difference in how I am the next day, except that I'm a little braindead - but no sort of hangover or dry/sore throat. Good stuff.
Speaking of which, my young gay Environmental Science major that I've mentioned before on here (although not recently) is going to try to find me some for the Bassnectar concert in exchange for me buying alcohol for him. Yay!
Yes I'm definitely going to see Bassnectar. I'm taking a full weekend to visit Eric and co.in Chicago and going out to bars on Friday and the concert on Saturday. I'm stoked - I have no specific time to be back sunday, so I can really enjoy myself. Interesting fact - only in Michigan do we say "going out to the bar" any time we're going out to any and all bars in the area. Other places say "going to bars." Interesting.
So anyway, I'm going to miss church tomorrow (which is bad but necessary). I feel bad because my schedule's been so off and on for it, but that's what happens when you get busy. I'm sure Dr. P will understand - it's not like I'm hired for it or anything.
Anyway, enough typee. I'm going to fucking bed.
Saturday, September 29, 2007
Halo 3
Well, after playing it all the way through the campaign on normal, I have deduced that the game is set up very well. The art direction and sound design is amazing. It is rather short though. It can be completed between 6-10 hours, if you run through it. I wish there was more substance to it, but of course they just wanted to finish the story and focus more on multi-player. I still have to run through it on legendary to get the "good" ending. I'll do that eventually.
On the topic of multi-player, Xbox Live is where it's at. The matches are fierce and intense. Sometimes you win, and sometimes you get your ass kicked. The only problem I have with multi-player is shields. The use of shields in multi-player is the worst idea. The matches are too uneven, especially when some shots should kill a person and they end up killing you because the game hates your family. Also, where the fuck are all the maps? They better not charge me for new fucking maps.
Overall, the game was worth it, especially playing it online.
On the topic of multi-player, Xbox Live is where it's at. The matches are fierce and intense. Sometimes you win, and sometimes you get your ass kicked. The only problem I have with multi-player is shields. The use of shields in multi-player is the worst idea. The matches are too uneven, especially when some shots should kill a person and they end up killing you because the game hates your family. Also, where the fuck are all the maps? They better not charge me for new fucking maps.
Overall, the game was worth it, especially playing it online.
Random Drugness...
Yes. He is smoking out of an N64 controller. Blaze away, my Mario Brother. Blaze away.
Now time for a PSA involving Meth.
Yeah, its an old one. But a good one too.
And Finally,
A record you would truly have to be on something to listen to all the way through.
Friday, September 28, 2007
Funny History Lesson (FYI: It bashes Liberals but I'm putting it up anyway)
Humans originally existed as members of small bands of nomadic hunters/gatherers. They lived on deer in the mountains during the summer and would go to the coast and live on fish and lobster in the winter. The two most important events in all of history were the invention of beer and the invention of the wheel. The wheel was invented to get man to the beer. These were the foundation of modern civilization and together were the catalyst for the splitting of humanity into two distinct subgroups:
1. Liberals
2. Conservatives.
Once beer was discovered, it required grain and that was the beginning of agriculture. Neither the glass bottle nor aluminum can were invented yet, so while our early humans were sitting around waiting for them to be invented, they just stayed close to the brewery. That's how villages were formed. Some men spent their days tracking and killing animals to B-B-Q at night while they were drinking beer. This was the beginning of what is known as the Conservative movement. Other men who were weaker and less skilled at hunting learned to live off the conservatives by showing up for the nightly B-B-Q's and doing the sewing, fetching, and hair dressing. This was the beginning of the Liberal movement.
Some of these liberal men eventually evolved into women. The rest became known as girliemen. Some noteworthy liberal achievements include the domestication of cats, the invention of group therapy, group hugs, and the concept of Democratic voting to decide how to divide the meat and beer that conservatives provided. Over the years conservatives came to be symbolized by the largest, most powerful land animal on earth, the elephant. Liberals are symbolized by the Jackass. Modern liberals like imported beer (with lime a dded), but most prefer white wine or imported bottled water. They eat raw fish but like their beef well done. Sushi, tofu, and French food are standard liberal fare. Another interesting evolutionary side note: most of their women have higher testosterone levels than their men. Most social workers, personal injury attorneys, journalists, dreamers in Hollywood and group therapists are liberals. Liberals invented the designated hitter rule because it wasn't fair to make the pitcher also bat. Conservatives drink domestic beer. They eat red meat and still provide for their women. Conservatives are big-game hunters, rodeo cowboys, lumberjacks, construction workers, firemen, medical doctors, police officers, corporate executives, athletes, Marines and generally anyone who works productively. Conservatives who own companies hire other conservatives who want to work for a living. Liberals produce little or nothing. They like to govern the producers and decide what to do with the production. Liberals believe Europeans are more enlightened than Americans. That is why most of the liberals remained in Europe when conservatives were coming to America. They crept in after the Wild West was tamed and created a business of trying to get more for nothing.
1. Liberals
2. Conservatives.
Once beer was discovered, it required grain and that was the beginning of agriculture. Neither the glass bottle nor aluminum can were invented yet, so while our early humans were sitting around waiting for them to be invented, they just stayed close to the brewery. That's how villages were formed. Some men spent their days tracking and killing animals to B-B-Q at night while they were drinking beer. This was the beginning of what is known as the Conservative movement. Other men who were weaker and less skilled at hunting learned to live off the conservatives by showing up for the nightly B-B-Q's and doing the sewing, fetching, and hair dressing. This was the beginning of the Liberal movement.
Some of these liberal men eventually evolved into women. The rest became known as girliemen. Some noteworthy liberal achievements include the domestication of cats, the invention of group therapy, group hugs, and the concept of Democratic voting to decide how to divide the meat and beer that conservatives provided. Over the years conservatives came to be symbolized by the largest, most powerful land animal on earth, the elephant. Liberals are symbolized by the Jackass. Modern liberals like imported beer (with lime a dded), but most prefer white wine or imported bottled water. They eat raw fish but like their beef well done. Sushi, tofu, and French food are standard liberal fare. Another interesting evolutionary side note: most of their women have higher testosterone levels than their men. Most social workers, personal injury attorneys, journalists, dreamers in Hollywood and group therapists are liberals. Liberals invented the designated hitter rule because it wasn't fair to make the pitcher also bat. Conservatives drink domestic beer. They eat red meat and still provide for their women. Conservatives are big-game hunters, rodeo cowboys, lumberjacks, construction workers, firemen, medical doctors, police officers, corporate executives, athletes, Marines and generally anyone who works productively. Conservatives who own companies hire other conservatives who want to work for a living. Liberals produce little or nothing. They like to govern the producers and decide what to do with the production. Liberals believe Europeans are more enlightened than Americans. That is why most of the liberals remained in Europe when conservatives were coming to America. They crept in after the Wild West was tamed and created a business of trying to get more for nothing.
This show sounds awesome...plus a South Park preview at the end
Thank you to Yahoo! News online that you gave me another show to look forward to, an imported show from our friends in the loft above in Canada. Read the article...and laugh at the simple thought that come October 3rd...we'll get to see Cartman fake having Tourette's Syndrome...imagine those possibilities!
Hmmm...
I have been thinking about joining this website called Rafter, or something like that, where a shit ton of writers just, well, write. It seems like an interesting concept. The whole deal is that they are constantly monitored by publishers so it could be really beneficial to have my name out there a bit.
The thing is, I do not have a clue as to what to write about. Here is where you guys come in: I need ideas. A guess, call this public brainstorming. It would be really fun for me to get some ideas about what you guys would find interesting and that might help me flesh out some story ideas.
So yeah. That is it for the moment.
The thing is, I do not have a clue as to what to write about. Here is where you guys come in: I need ideas. A guess, call this public brainstorming. It would be really fun for me to get some ideas about what you guys would find interesting and that might help me flesh out some story ideas.
So yeah. That is it for the moment.
Thursday, September 27, 2007
Wicked Game
So for those of you who have seen the trailers for the new season of Nip/Tuck have heard the version of Chris Isaac's "Wicked Game" by some band with a female lead. Well, that band's name is Giant Drag. Download the song, it's a good cover.
Hurricane Bisco
Here is a clip of Hallucinogen and Ott playing at Camp Bisco:
The first segment, please notice:
How awesome the music is
The lovely tapestries on either side of the stage
The second segment please notice:
How awesome the music still is
The fact that this clip has just been edited to look trippy - that is NOT the storm
The third segment please notice:
The lovely tapestry blowing directly into the crowd - check out how fast the wind is blowing - you can even hear how much it distorts the sound!
The number of people still dancing - I myself was looking around in wonderment somewhere in front of the white tent
How ridiculous is that shit. It was blowing DIRECTLY at us. Apparently security was afraid the whole stage was going to TOPPLE ONTO THE AUDIENCE and pushed them back from the front.
Hallucinogen and Ott are amazing:
some full clips of songs from the concert are here.
The first segment, please notice:
How awesome the music is
The lovely tapestries on either side of the stage
The second segment please notice:
How awesome the music still is
The fact that this clip has just been edited to look trippy - that is NOT the storm
The third segment please notice:
The lovely tapestry blowing directly into the crowd - check out how fast the wind is blowing - you can even hear how much it distorts the sound!
The number of people still dancing - I myself was looking around in wonderment somewhere in front of the white tent
How ridiculous is that shit. It was blowing DIRECTLY at us. Apparently security was afraid the whole stage was going to TOPPLE ONTO THE AUDIENCE and pushed them back from the front.
Hallucinogen and Ott are amazing:
some full clips of songs from the concert are here.
Wednesday, September 26, 2007
I'm a Rocket Man...
and I think its gonna be a long, long time 'til touchdown brings me 'round again to find I'm not the man they think I am at all. No, no. I'm a rocket man.
That is pretty much how I am feeling today.
I woke up feeling distant, and I think that today is going to be a fairly distant-lived one.
Thinking of Venice, a bottomless cup of coffee, a full pack of cigarettes, and a notebook with thousands of empty pages waiting to be filled. I would be at a table for two, with just slight me there, seemingly waiting for something that would never come. Smoking, chain smoking, watching the city slowly sink, relaxing in a sunset of purple and orange, pulling a coat on as night falls, sipping a coffee.
I think I'll go for a walk outside today, the sunshine is callin my name.
Rather, the clouds and threat of downpour is intriguing.
Pretty sure that I have some serious form of ADD. I wonder if that is a bad thing...could be, but then, how would I ever notice?
Which brings me to my next point: (and I am completely going over the top here, but there may be something to this) Have religious views? Sorry, your vote no longer counts.
Harsh? Yes. But after seeing that I have completely rekindled my hatred for religion. I want to join the growing crowd of scientists who are out to get rid of religious beliefs and join a culture of reason and logic. First step, the spaghetti monster...
I think that a lot of people get upset when I try to take on religion, but that is not my purpose. Well, not always. That is why I enjoy the spaghetti monster so very much. What I hear is just as ridiculous as the spaghetti monster story. Soon, I will bring back the invisible pink unicorn. (which I like better, because the story is much more fun)
That should be about enough electronic net verbage for the moment. I think that it is time that I go fulfill part of my earlier fantasy and get a coffee.
That is pretty much how I am feeling today.
I woke up feeling distant, and I think that today is going to be a fairly distant-lived one.
Thinking of Venice, a bottomless cup of coffee, a full pack of cigarettes, and a notebook with thousands of empty pages waiting to be filled. I would be at a table for two, with just slight me there, seemingly waiting for something that would never come. Smoking, chain smoking, watching the city slowly sink, relaxing in a sunset of purple and orange, pulling a coat on as night falls, sipping a coffee.
I think I'll go for a walk outside today, the sunshine is callin my name.
Rather, the clouds and threat of downpour is intriguing.
Pretty sure that I have some serious form of ADD. I wonder if that is a bad thing...could be, but then, how would I ever notice?
"The Church of God Choir of Springfield, Ohio offers new lyrics for "God Bless America" to open the Values Voter Presidential Debate last night in Fort Lauderdale, Florida."
Which brings me to my next point: (and I am completely going over the top here, but there may be something to this) Have religious views? Sorry, your vote no longer counts.
Harsh? Yes. But after seeing that I have completely rekindled my hatred for religion. I want to join the growing crowd of scientists who are out to get rid of religious beliefs and join a culture of reason and logic. First step, the spaghetti monster...
"The Flying Spaghetti Monster (also known as the Spaghedeity) is the deity of a parody religion called The Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster. The religion was founded in 2005 by Oregon State University physics graduate Bobby Henderson to protest against the decision by the Kansas State Board of Education to require the teaching of intelligent design as an alternative to biological evolution. In an open letter sent to the education board, Henderson professes belief in a supernatural Creator called the Flying Spaghetti Monster which resembles spaghetti and meatballs. He furthermore calls for the "Pastafarian" theory of creation to be taught in science classrooms.
Due to its recent popularity and media exposure, the Flying Spaghetti Monster is used by atheists, agnostics (known by Pastafarians as "spagnostics"), and others as a modern version of Russell's teapot."
I think that a lot of people get upset when I try to take on religion, but that is not my purpose. Well, not always. That is why I enjoy the spaghetti monster so very much. What I hear is just as ridiculous as the spaghetti monster story. Soon, I will bring back the invisible pink unicorn. (which I like better, because the story is much more fun)
That should be about enough electronic net verbage for the moment. I think that it is time that I go fulfill part of my earlier fantasy and get a coffee.
If I'm going to Die, I might as well go Down FIGHTING!
Jack Bauer: At age 68 you will die fighting the Interplanetary War on Terrorism on Phobos, a moon of Mars. But single-handedly winning the war.
Joke of the Day...
Two women are in the kitchen preparing dinner on a Friday night when one of them looks out the window. She sees her husband coming up the walkway with a bouquet of flowers. The woman turns to her friend and says, “Oh, darn! He’s bringing flowers. That means another weekend on my back with my legs up in the air.”
Her friend says, “What’s the matter? Don’t you have a vase?”
Her friend says, “What’s the matter? Don’t you have a vase?”
Halo 3, the early review...
So I have not finished the game...and I have not played much of the online matchmaking...but...
meh.
meh.
Going to the Dark Side
So as much as it saddens me and makes me die a little bit on the inside...
I think I might buy an iPod
:(
I hate iPods. But everyone is right - it has reached a point where it just makes the most sense to get one. I just can't justify wasting more money on blank cds and batteries and have them only work sometimes...
Please, music world, keep making good albums. I promise to not base my musical tastes around just one track. I promise...
Here's the other issue. As always I'm on the rear end of technology (that is, on technology's rear end! BOO YA! i'm gay) and don't really care about having an iPod that can play video. I probably won't ever watch them. I hardly watch tv at home - I usually only have it on as visual stimulation on mute while I listen to music (ps, I'm crazy). So I need to essentially find a bottom of the line product. But not a fucking iPod shuffle - fuck that shit. 1 Gb of music? Fat fucking chance. Whoah. Me angry. Me say fuck a lot.
Really it's becuase I'm seriously so distressed about this. I know it's ridiculous. But I still HATE iPods. I hate what they did to the music world. I know they're brilliant. And smart, and useful, and a HUGE tehcnological advance over cd players. I understand all this. But when I hear about things like STORES BEING GIVEN EXCLUSIVE RIGHTS TO SELL CDS WITH CERTAIN BONUS TRACKS ON THEM it makes me ill. Like Zeitgeist - a DIFFERENT bonus track on itunes, at best buy and target. i.e. the three places I get my music (besides amazon). Even when I was willing to give the new "smashing pumpkins" a chance, hearing this shit I decided against it. What if it turned out I didn't like the bonus track on the version I got. Or let's be honest - I'd probably waste money to buy the extra two tracks online. Because I'm crazy like that.
Anyway, I went a little offtopic there for a second. Just wish me luck in my quest to find my peace with iPod.
Habt eine gute Nacht, ihr alle!
I think I might buy an iPod
:(
I hate iPods. But everyone is right - it has reached a point where it just makes the most sense to get one. I just can't justify wasting more money on blank cds and batteries and have them only work sometimes...
Please, music world, keep making good albums. I promise to not base my musical tastes around just one track. I promise...
Here's the other issue. As always I'm on the rear end of technology (that is, on technology's rear end! BOO YA! i'm gay) and don't really care about having an iPod that can play video. I probably won't ever watch them. I hardly watch tv at home - I usually only have it on as visual stimulation on mute while I listen to music (ps, I'm crazy). So I need to essentially find a bottom of the line product. But not a fucking iPod shuffle - fuck that shit. 1 Gb of music? Fat fucking chance. Whoah. Me angry. Me say fuck a lot.
Really it's becuase I'm seriously so distressed about this. I know it's ridiculous. But I still HATE iPods. I hate what they did to the music world. I know they're brilliant. And smart, and useful, and a HUGE tehcnological advance over cd players. I understand all this. But when I hear about things like STORES BEING GIVEN EXCLUSIVE RIGHTS TO SELL CDS WITH CERTAIN BONUS TRACKS ON THEM it makes me ill. Like Zeitgeist - a DIFFERENT bonus track on itunes, at best buy and target. i.e. the three places I get my music (besides amazon). Even when I was willing to give the new "smashing pumpkins" a chance, hearing this shit I decided against it. What if it turned out I didn't like the bonus track on the version I got. Or let's be honest - I'd probably waste money to buy the extra two tracks online. Because I'm crazy like that.
Anyway, I went a little offtopic there for a second. Just wish me luck in my quest to find my peace with iPod.
Habt eine gute Nacht, ihr alle!
Tuesday, September 25, 2007
Freezepop: Future Future Future Perfect - Live Review
I've never done this before.
I got stoned so now I'm going to review the new Freezepop album while I listen to it for the first time.
1) Less Talk More Rokk - The Guitar Hero 2 standard is revamped significantly for the album - and with excellent results. Funky sound effects and a beefed up background track give it an almost majestic feeling that is not achieved in the original. Also sweet: the bass-heavy breakdown in the bridge...
2) Pop Music Is Not a Crime - A low-fi ballade starts simply and slowly, and gains momentum as it goes. Is it obvious even at this point that Freezepop can grow up musically while keeping their youth and charm. This music is just fun.
3) Frontload - A darker rocker that is almost uncharacteristic of Freezepop. Great build-up at the end.
4) Thought Balloon - A charming shy love ballade. So cute you can't help but enjoy it.
5) Ninja of Love - A fast-paced, awesome opening lick brings you out of the daze from the last track. The refrain is short, but really catchy, and the final stretch of the song has another great build up.
6) Brainpower - Not really sure about this one... A kind of screamy effect does not compliment liz enthusiasm's voice well. The end of the song is pretty cool though.
7) Do You Like My Wang ? - Catchiest riff of the album so far introduces also possibly the funniest song on the album. The background synthesiser in this song is just awesome. And the bridge rocks. All-around amazing track. Ridiculous lyrics though.
8) He Says She Says - I have one word for you: Amplitude. This song would be impossible. And it is absolutely fantastic. I bet this song would be absolutely amazing live. I want to see them if they come near us on tour (probably Chicago), btw. It'd be awesome. Dance party.
9) Do You Like Boys? - A hilarious ballade from a girl to her possibly closeted best friend.
10) Swimming Pool - Slow and meditative with huge rises and falls in crescendo. For some reason I feel like this song would be awesome to hear while tripping.
11) Afterparty - A groovy bass riff brings in this highlight of the cd. It comes out of almost nothing and quickly escalates to the best dance groove of th cd - I dare you to not dance. Because if you don't, you suck. The lyrics are great, the build-ups are amazing
Overall, I think this is a worthy addition to anyone's collection. Although somewhat less light-hearted than its predecessors, Future Future Future Perfect shows Freezepop being very experimentative, with exciting results. It's still defiintely Freezepop, and it makes me very happy to hear.
I got stoned so now I'm going to review the new Freezepop album while I listen to it for the first time.
1) Less Talk More Rokk - The Guitar Hero 2 standard is revamped significantly for the album - and with excellent results. Funky sound effects and a beefed up background track give it an almost majestic feeling that is not achieved in the original. Also sweet: the bass-heavy breakdown in the bridge...
2) Pop Music Is Not a Crime - A low-fi ballade starts simply and slowly, and gains momentum as it goes. Is it obvious even at this point that Freezepop can grow up musically while keeping their youth and charm. This music is just fun.
3) Frontload - A darker rocker that is almost uncharacteristic of Freezepop. Great build-up at the end.
4) Thought Balloon - A charming shy love ballade. So cute you can't help but enjoy it.
5) Ninja of Love - A fast-paced, awesome opening lick brings you out of the daze from the last track. The refrain is short, but really catchy, and the final stretch of the song has another great build up.
6) Brainpower - Not really sure about this one... A kind of screamy effect does not compliment liz enthusiasm's voice well. The end of the song is pretty cool though.
7) Do You Like My Wang ? - Catchiest riff of the album so far introduces also possibly the funniest song on the album. The background synthesiser in this song is just awesome. And the bridge rocks. All-around amazing track. Ridiculous lyrics though.
8) He Says She Says - I have one word for you: Amplitude. This song would be impossible. And it is absolutely fantastic. I bet this song would be absolutely amazing live. I want to see them if they come near us on tour (probably Chicago), btw. It'd be awesome. Dance party.
9) Do You Like Boys? - A hilarious ballade from a girl to her possibly closeted best friend.
10) Swimming Pool - Slow and meditative with huge rises and falls in crescendo. For some reason I feel like this song would be awesome to hear while tripping.
11) Afterparty - A groovy bass riff brings in this highlight of the cd. It comes out of almost nothing and quickly escalates to the best dance groove of th cd - I dare you to not dance. Because if you don't, you suck. The lyrics are great, the build-ups are amazing
Overall, I think this is a worthy addition to anyone's collection. Although somewhat less light-hearted than its predecessors, Future Future Future Perfect shows Freezepop being very experimentative, with exciting results. It's still defiintely Freezepop, and it makes me very happy to hear.
The Men Make The Band
My first review shall be of one of the most prolific new albums to come out in a really long time. The album is "Cex Cells" by Blaqk Audio. How about a little background?
Blaqk Audio is two men, Davey Havok and Jade Puget. If you know me at all, I am in love with AFI. These two men make up half of the most talented classic-punk-rawk-turned-new-age-dark-rock band. The entire CD was written and produced by the two. Davey Havok wrote and sang all the lyrics and Jade wrote and performed all the programming and mixing. They blend their ever changing influences like Depeche Mode, Nine Inch Nails, and The Cure into a beautiful rock/techno/trance/dance album. Maybe I should preface this review by saying that a lot of Davey Havok lyrics are left up to interpretations. What I may say that i have taken out of songs should not be taken as "the answer" by any means. He has said in many interviews (in reference to AFI lyrics) that he makes the lyrics seem to not make sense because he wants the listener to get what they NEED out of a song and not what he WANTS them to. Let's break this master piece down.
Track 1: "Stiff Kittens"
The opening track happens to also be their single and in my opinion, chosen quite right. It has a very catchy hook (like most of the songs). His voice echoes on the chorus with lines like "How it breaks their heart that we have made an art out of desecrating our sanctuaries." But what sold the song for me was the line in the first chorus. "If its just the same dear, then why have you left beore "forever"?" It is quite the far cry from AFI's opus "Sing The Sorrow," which talked of death for most of the album.
Track 2: "Between Breaths (an XX Perspective)"
This song doesn't do it for me. It is oft the song that I skip. If you are a Nine Inch Nails fan, then i would imagine this song will tickle you quite pink (if NIN fans can turn pink). It's dark and repetitive and will send a chill down your spine at high volumes. Plus, I'm not a fan of whisper singing.
Track 3: "Snuff on Digital"
Disturbing title, yes? Killer song. Starts with a basic techno intro (ya know, the ump-dat-ump-dat), and excels into a gorgeously dance-y track. It has a beautiful message stemming from an undying love. This also showcases a trend happening in Davey's lyrics (starting on AFI's DecemberUnderground) talking of high lights in the sky and city skylines. For me, the music really captivates the message Havok lays down with major keys (is this true, Cottonmouth?) when the thoughts in the lyrics pick up in tone. Kudos, Blaqk Audio!
Track 4: "Bitter For Sweet"
Killer opening groove! (could i be more of a hippie with that comment) Continues right into a great boppin' song. "Would you save my life if you knew this was the last time?" What a wonderfully beautiful hook. Listen to this song, enjoy this song. One thing i dislike about this song is the fact Davey had to add in his own "Minute-and-a-half-talking-with-no-music" that he has used on numerous projects. Meh.
Track 5: "Where Would You Like Them Left?"
Upon first listen of this album, this song stood out beyond all others. It depicts the struggle of a relationship between two, one of which has put in much more than the other. Example, the chorus: "Strip for me as I have stripped for you, we've got nothing to hide and i've got less to lose." It keeps a solid beat through the whole thing with a snare and bass drum holding it down. Good for rockin' out with you cock out whent he chorus hits.
Track 6: "The Fear of Being Found"
This song bores me. There's one on every album, folks. It's the "slow one." But don't count FOBF out, the chorus is angelic at the very least. "Could I change one thing? Could I change your mind? Shall we burn it, just like the last time." The sheer beggin in his voice makes me weep.
Track 7: "On A Friday"
Davey treads dangerously close to whisper singing at the beginning, but saves it. To me this song represents a man asking for more from his partner, it's too safe of a relationship ro be happy. "Oh my love, where's the danger? All my life I'm dancing with strangers." The break down does a great job of keeping the listener's attention but not continuing the story with just a refrain of "All my life (sing!)" Decent.
Track 8: "The Love Leter"
Seemingly to be a softer song, by the intro but quickly launches into a dark and sinister chorus. A song about despair and being invisible to another. "If we meet, please avert your eyes." A very up-and-down song. Energetic dark choruses blended with softer piano verses. Any the bridge? A great combination of the both. Dark music + softer music + build-up = trez magnifique!
Track 9: "Semiotic Love"
My personal favorite. I can't say much about this album and reference much without putting down every single lyrics from the first line to the last. The music belongs in a club with helps when you are ridiing in a car alone and want to scream a unified refrain. Do it, it's freeing. "...Hooked on a star, enraptured by the sky, I'm in love with a satelite." Perfect. Don't get me started on the bridge, "I'll stare forever and love whatever breaks my heart." It really makes me believe on what a high pedistal we hold our loved ones. Love you guys, you crazy satelites.
Track 10: "Cities of the Night"
Verse tends to be a little on the boring side but the chorus saves it, along with the programming inserts done by the one and only Jade. "Wait for a heart that never lies." Ain't that the truth.
Track 11: "Again, Again, and Again"
Get your dance shoes on people and I'll meet you in the middle of the floor fools. "What'll take for you to surrender?" A song for the ages through and through.
Track 12: "Wake Up, Open The Door, and Escape to the Seas"
The closing track dissappoints only for a moment. It is a wonderfully heartfelt song (like most of the album) that Davey opens his heart for a pours out to paper of the harship of wanting to continue someething that is already torn to shreds. "Oh my, you're oh so sly, let's leave unsaid what's left unspoken and oh, my boy you're oh so coy, let's just pretend that nothings broken."
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There are a few bonus tracks that have accompanied a few versions of the record. When i bough the CD, I received "Mute" and it ended up being one of my favorite songs on the record. So here it is:
Bonus Track: "Mute"
Blow the dust off of those glowsticks ravers and let's dance! "Scream through dreams that cut your voice off! Wide awake, will nothing soothe? With one word I'll take this pain from you, but I fall mute!"
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Why are you still sitting there reading this dribble? Go out and buy "Cex Cells" by Blaqk Audio, a glorious masterpiece made just for you by these two geniouses from AFI.
---G-O-E-R-G
Blaqk Audio is two men, Davey Havok and Jade Puget. If you know me at all, I am in love with AFI. These two men make up half of the most talented classic-punk-rawk-turned-new-age-dark-rock band. The entire CD was written and produced by the two. Davey Havok wrote and sang all the lyrics and Jade wrote and performed all the programming and mixing. They blend their ever changing influences like Depeche Mode, Nine Inch Nails, and The Cure into a beautiful rock/techno/trance/dance album. Maybe I should preface this review by saying that a lot of Davey Havok lyrics are left up to interpretations. What I may say that i have taken out of songs should not be taken as "the answer" by any means. He has said in many interviews (in reference to AFI lyrics) that he makes the lyrics seem to not make sense because he wants the listener to get what they NEED out of a song and not what he WANTS them to. Let's break this master piece down.
Track 1: "Stiff Kittens"
The opening track happens to also be their single and in my opinion, chosen quite right. It has a very catchy hook (like most of the songs). His voice echoes on the chorus with lines like "How it breaks their heart that we have made an art out of desecrating our sanctuaries." But what sold the song for me was the line in the first chorus. "If its just the same dear, then why have you left beore "forever"?" It is quite the far cry from AFI's opus "Sing The Sorrow," which talked of death for most of the album.
Track 2: "Between Breaths (an XX Perspective)"
This song doesn't do it for me. It is oft the song that I skip. If you are a Nine Inch Nails fan, then i would imagine this song will tickle you quite pink (if NIN fans can turn pink). It's dark and repetitive and will send a chill down your spine at high volumes. Plus, I'm not a fan of whisper singing.
Track 3: "Snuff on Digital"
Disturbing title, yes? Killer song. Starts with a basic techno intro (ya know, the ump-dat-ump-dat), and excels into a gorgeously dance-y track. It has a beautiful message stemming from an undying love. This also showcases a trend happening in Davey's lyrics (starting on AFI's DecemberUnderground) talking of high lights in the sky and city skylines. For me, the music really captivates the message Havok lays down with major keys (is this true, Cottonmouth?) when the thoughts in the lyrics pick up in tone. Kudos, Blaqk Audio!
Track 4: "Bitter For Sweet"
Killer opening groove! (could i be more of a hippie with that comment) Continues right into a great boppin' song. "Would you save my life if you knew this was the last time?" What a wonderfully beautiful hook. Listen to this song, enjoy this song. One thing i dislike about this song is the fact Davey had to add in his own "Minute-and-a-half-talking-with-no-music" that he has used on numerous projects. Meh.
Track 5: "Where Would You Like Them Left?"
Upon first listen of this album, this song stood out beyond all others. It depicts the struggle of a relationship between two, one of which has put in much more than the other. Example, the chorus: "Strip for me as I have stripped for you, we've got nothing to hide and i've got less to lose." It keeps a solid beat through the whole thing with a snare and bass drum holding it down. Good for rockin' out with you cock out whent he chorus hits.
Track 6: "The Fear of Being Found"
This song bores me. There's one on every album, folks. It's the "slow one." But don't count FOBF out, the chorus is angelic at the very least. "Could I change one thing? Could I change your mind? Shall we burn it, just like the last time." The sheer beggin in his voice makes me weep.
Track 7: "On A Friday"
Davey treads dangerously close to whisper singing at the beginning, but saves it. To me this song represents a man asking for more from his partner, it's too safe of a relationship ro be happy. "Oh my love, where's the danger? All my life I'm dancing with strangers." The break down does a great job of keeping the listener's attention but not continuing the story with just a refrain of "All my life (sing!)" Decent.
Track 8: "The Love Leter"
Seemingly to be a softer song, by the intro but quickly launches into a dark and sinister chorus. A song about despair and being invisible to another. "If we meet, please avert your eyes." A very up-and-down song. Energetic dark choruses blended with softer piano verses. Any the bridge? A great combination of the both. Dark music + softer music + build-up = trez magnifique!
Track 9: "Semiotic Love"
My personal favorite. I can't say much about this album and reference much without putting down every single lyrics from the first line to the last. The music belongs in a club with helps when you are ridiing in a car alone and want to scream a unified refrain. Do it, it's freeing. "...Hooked on a star, enraptured by the sky, I'm in love with a satelite." Perfect. Don't get me started on the bridge, "I'll stare forever and love whatever breaks my heart." It really makes me believe on what a high pedistal we hold our loved ones. Love you guys, you crazy satelites.
Track 10: "Cities of the Night"
Verse tends to be a little on the boring side but the chorus saves it, along with the programming inserts done by the one and only Jade. "Wait for a heart that never lies." Ain't that the truth.
Track 11: "Again, Again, and Again"
Get your dance shoes on people and I'll meet you in the middle of the floor fools. "What'll take for you to surrender?" A song for the ages through and through.
Track 12: "Wake Up, Open The Door, and Escape to the Seas"
The closing track dissappoints only for a moment. It is a wonderfully heartfelt song (like most of the album) that Davey opens his heart for a pours out to paper of the harship of wanting to continue someething that is already torn to shreds. "Oh my, you're oh so sly, let's leave unsaid what's left unspoken and oh, my boy you're oh so coy, let's just pretend that nothings broken."
::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
There are a few bonus tracks that have accompanied a few versions of the record. When i bough the CD, I received "Mute" and it ended up being one of my favorite songs on the record. So here it is:
Bonus Track: "Mute"
Blow the dust off of those glowsticks ravers and let's dance! "Scream through dreams that cut your voice off! Wide awake, will nothing soothe? With one word I'll take this pain from you, but I fall mute!"
::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
Why are you still sitting there reading this dribble? Go out and buy "Cex Cells" by Blaqk Audio, a glorious masterpiece made just for you by these two geniouses from AFI.
---G-O-E-R-G
Welcome
Welcome to the blog my brother! Glad to be able to communicate with you on a more regular basis than previously. Also, don't worry about not liking country that much, if I disliked everyone who disliked country I would not have any of you wonderful people as friends. You just leave the country reviews to me...although it'll only be of like one or two bands...one of which just had a CD come out today! I mentioned that earlier.
ItsSpelledGOERG...welcome to the Daily Clusterfuck! By the way...loved the opening of the post.
Also, thanks to myspace.com, I found this hilarious way to see how you will die! Let's see how we shall die bloggers! Click here to come to terms with your own mortality.
My death was as follows: At age 67 while playing Street Fighter Omega at an arcade, you will be electrocuted by the headset. You will be the first such death in years.
ItsSpelledGOERG...welcome to the Daily Clusterfuck! By the way...loved the opening of the post.
Also, thanks to myspace.com, I found this hilarious way to see how you will die! Let's see how we shall die bloggers! Click here to come to terms with your own mortality.
My death was as follows: At age 67 while playing Street Fighter Omega at an arcade, you will be electrocuted by the headset. You will be the first such death in years.
What's Crappenin'?
::Fanfare sounds as I step through the curtain::
::Crowd goes wild::
'Ello, 'Ello everybody
My display name is very indictive of what I go through in my daily life. Let me tell you a little bit about myself...
I rule all.
Enough about me. I joined this blog with one purpose in mind (although I'll probably end up doing more) and that is to do music reviews. I think I have a pretty good prespective on the musical world and if you think differently, tell me I'm wrong, I don't mind. It has always been a dream of mine to do music reviews, but why should anyone listen to me? (Please refer to the section about me above for an answer) I enjoy many different all types of music except country (sorry Rambo Dakota) and rap (sorry anyone?). Music is my life. And that's it. I think I would be a drone without it, and frankly I think everyone else would be without it. Right, Cottonmouth? I know you would be. So listen up jagoffs! Listen to more music!
Did I mention I rule all?
--G-O-E-R-G
::Crowd goes wild::
'Ello, 'Ello everybody
My display name is very indictive of what I go through in my daily life. Let me tell you a little bit about myself...
I rule all.
Enough about me. I joined this blog with one purpose in mind (although I'll probably end up doing more) and that is to do music reviews. I think I have a pretty good prespective on the musical world and if you think differently, tell me I'm wrong, I don't mind. It has always been a dream of mine to do music reviews, but why should anyone listen to me? (Please refer to the section about me above for an answer) I enjoy many different all types of music except country (sorry Rambo Dakota) and rap (sorry anyone?). Music is my life. And that's it. I think I would be a drone without it, and frankly I think everyone else would be without it. Right, Cottonmouth? I know you would be. So listen up jagoffs! Listen to more music!
Did I mention I rule all?
--G-O-E-R-G
What's on my mind
Some random thoughts on the day...
I am so very very excited for tonight's season premiere of House!
I am disappointed at the Tigers not being able to bring the playoffs back to Detroit for a second straight year but it means a whole lot more knowing we are on the radar and are getting attention. We'll get back boys.
What Lions team am I currently rooting for? Are they decent or are they the same shitty Lions in disguise? I guess we will find out with time. Oh, if they are in disguise, please don't let it be in those God awful ugly ass uniforms the Eagles wore this past week! The referrees should have penalized them for wearing those damn things...gross.
While sifting through College Humor I found a link that has a good interview with the "It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia" crew.
I am really pissed off that Aflac is not calling me back about my internship! Is it hard to pick up a phone and tell me that (a) you have filled the internship or (b) you are just a hanous asshole?
There are two CDs out now that I am very excited for...Submersed's new CD "Immortal Verses" and Rascal Flatts new CD "Feels So Good." Awesome.
I have two days off of work...but I have school during these days...gay.
The Star Wars episode of "Family Guy" was absolutely hilarious. There were some moments that seemed a little to unnecessary but it's Family Guy which makes it funny. I had a feeling they would put Meg as that garbage monster...didn't you guys?
The Simpsons opening for this season was absolutely classic, as well as Spider Pig making an appearance on the couch scene. The episode was definitely a good one also.
Finally, I am very disappointed by Fuel's new video for "Wasted Time." Toryn Green hardly puts any emotion into the video while singing. It is a good video in that you get to see all the members of Fuel together but it just didn't strike me as a good video at all. "Take Me There" by Rascal Flatts IS a great video though, not that any of my fellow bloggers care about that.
I am so very very excited for tonight's season premiere of House!
I am disappointed at the Tigers not being able to bring the playoffs back to Detroit for a second straight year but it means a whole lot more knowing we are on the radar and are getting attention. We'll get back boys.
What Lions team am I currently rooting for? Are they decent or are they the same shitty Lions in disguise? I guess we will find out with time. Oh, if they are in disguise, please don't let it be in those God awful ugly ass uniforms the Eagles wore this past week! The referrees should have penalized them for wearing those damn things...gross.
While sifting through College Humor I found a link that has a good interview with the "It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia" crew.
I am really pissed off that Aflac is not calling me back about my internship! Is it hard to pick up a phone and tell me that (a) you have filled the internship or (b) you are just a hanous asshole?
There are two CDs out now that I am very excited for...Submersed's new CD "Immortal Verses" and Rascal Flatts new CD "Feels So Good." Awesome.
I have two days off of work...but I have school during these days...gay.
The Star Wars episode of "Family Guy" was absolutely hilarious. There were some moments that seemed a little to unnecessary but it's Family Guy which makes it funny. I had a feeling they would put Meg as that garbage monster...didn't you guys?
The Simpsons opening for this season was absolutely classic, as well as Spider Pig making an appearance on the couch scene. The episode was definitely a good one also.
Finally, I am very disappointed by Fuel's new video for "Wasted Time." Toryn Green hardly puts any emotion into the video while singing. It is a good video in that you get to see all the members of Fuel together but it just didn't strike me as a good video at all. "Take Me There" by Rascal Flatts IS a great video though, not that any of my fellow bloggers care about that.
Monday, September 24, 2007
Seriously Hock?
The instrument in Sub ID was a trumpet. Not a saxophone. How fucked up were you exactly? ;)
And if it makes you feel any better, I had very little knowledge of STS9 too - I mean seeing them at Bisco helped me recognize a few other songs, but it was only like 2 or 3. Most of those songs I didn't know at all, but agreed they were awesome. It's pretty rare for me to enjoy a band I don't know very well like that - even my first time seeing umphreys wasn't that much fun (although I'm sure the shrooms helped ;)). STS9 is just phenomenal live. I downloaded a few of their sets and they're seriously amazing. Being so far back at Bonnaroo definitely didn't do them justice. The music is just so intricate. Anyway, we'll have to go see them again soon, maybe bring a few other peops with, because I feel like theirs is a live show you should trip at at some point in your life. Just like umphrey's. Or anything. Basically I'm just a big proponent of mushrooms
I'm gonna get stoned. Because I can. So there
And if it makes you feel any better, I had very little knowledge of STS9 too - I mean seeing them at Bisco helped me recognize a few other songs, but it was only like 2 or 3. Most of those songs I didn't know at all, but agreed they were awesome. It's pretty rare for me to enjoy a band I don't know very well like that - even my first time seeing umphreys wasn't that much fun (although I'm sure the shrooms helped ;)). STS9 is just phenomenal live. I downloaded a few of their sets and they're seriously amazing. Being so far back at Bonnaroo definitely didn't do them justice. The music is just so intricate. Anyway, we'll have to go see them again soon, maybe bring a few other peops with, because I feel like theirs is a live show you should trip at at some point in your life. Just like umphrey's. Or anything. Basically I'm just a big proponent of mushrooms
I'm gonna get stoned. Because I can. So there
Also, We Need An Automotive Mind on this Blog
Just so I have someone else to help me out when matters such as this arises.
Kiznox...
So what you're telling me is that you think the world is flat? If you believe it is flat, you will go to your grave defending that you believe that is true. You apparently have no grasp on the concept of being wrong. You should try out for The View. You'd fit in perfectly, until Barbra Walters has you killed. I love ya, buddy, but you have to accept the fact that you can be wrong sometimes. It's not gonna kill you. Until I stick a grenade on your back and then turn around and shoot Hank for a double kill. Fuck yeah Halo 3!
Nova's Just Are Not Muscle Cars...
I do not care what you think, this is what I think. They just are not muscley enough to qualify, not sleek, not pretty, not even ugly sexy. Just sad.
I could be wrong, but then the class of muscle car would have just completely lost any respect that I have for it.
I could be wrong, but then the class of muscle car would have just completely lost any respect that I have for it.
Eye Candy of the Day...
Which movie is a better, sexier, more ass kickier Milla Jovovich?
Fifth Element?
Or the Resident Evil Series?
Fifth Element?
Or the Resident Evil Series?
Muscle Cars and Kiznox's Insane Theories
So Kiznox and I were watching Death Proof the other day. I don't really remember how the conversation was started, but it resulted in Kiznox telling me that the Chevy Nova (60s-70s era) was not a muscle car. He says that it was too much of a family car and it had no style. Well I got news for ya, bro. Most of the muscle cars from that era were family sedans that were modified to be sport coupes. Also, just because you don't like the Nova (I could care less for it as well) doesn't mean that it wasn't a muscle car. I don't understand why you, for once in your life, can't accept that you are WRONG! Just because you say it wasn't a muscle car because it lacks style doesn't mean it wasn't a muscle car. A muscle car from that era was embodied in a car like the Nova. Muscle cars were just big chunks of metal that were crudely shaped, loud, and had an obscenely huge engine. That classified a muscle car. That classified a Nova.
Well, anyways, Novas suck. Someone bring me a Challenger!
Well, anyways, Novas suck. Someone bring me a Challenger!
STS9 Rocks!
Yeah, so this post may be several days too late, but I don't care. You will read it and you will like it!
Now, I have barely heard about STS9 going into their concert last Thursday, because the first time I heard about them was at Bonnaroo over the summer. So unlike Cottonmouth and our friends we went with, I did not know any of their songs. Knowing that, I had an amazing time. I was tripping balls and dancing like a fool. Everyone was dancing like a fool. STS9's music is just perfect for dancing. It gets you into the groove with amazing beats. I guess being right next to the stage, with the speakers turned up to 11 helped out a lot with the experience. Everyone was there to have a good time, which made everyone else have a good time, which made me have a good time. Everyone was dancing, smiling, laughing and all around enjoying themselves. There were so many hot chicks that would have been perfect to just strip right there and fuck to the beat of the music. But I was in Pontiac, so I didn't want to catch anything. At one point, this really hot chick came up to me and asked me a question (I think it was about ecstasy) but I couldn't understand her because the music was so loud. If she wanted to fuck, then damn you music! But I doubt that was her intent, so...yay music! The only real downer to the concert was the insane drunk girl that kept grabbing my ass. It wasn't a playful squeeze or a subtle rub or a groping, it was a "I want to rip the flesh from your bones" type of squeeze. Other than that girl, the show was very impressive. It had the perfect light show to go along with the amazing music. I thoroughly enjoyed myself. Thank you Cottonmouth for inviting me.
Also, their opening band, Sub-ID were a good band to warm up to. They had a great beat laid down with synthesizers over a saxophone, drums and a bass guitar. Besides having a female wookie as the bassist (to her credit, she was really good) they did a great job at warming up the crowd.
Now, I have barely heard about STS9 going into their concert last Thursday, because the first time I heard about them was at Bonnaroo over the summer. So unlike Cottonmouth and our friends we went with, I did not know any of their songs. Knowing that, I had an amazing time. I was tripping balls and dancing like a fool. Everyone was dancing like a fool. STS9's music is just perfect for dancing. It gets you into the groove with amazing beats. I guess being right next to the stage, with the speakers turned up to 11 helped out a lot with the experience. Everyone was there to have a good time, which made everyone else have a good time, which made me have a good time. Everyone was dancing, smiling, laughing and all around enjoying themselves. There were so many hot chicks that would have been perfect to just strip right there and fuck to the beat of the music. But I was in Pontiac, so I didn't want to catch anything. At one point, this really hot chick came up to me and asked me a question (I think it was about ecstasy) but I couldn't understand her because the music was so loud. If she wanted to fuck, then damn you music! But I doubt that was her intent, so...yay music! The only real downer to the concert was the insane drunk girl that kept grabbing my ass. It wasn't a playful squeeze or a subtle rub or a groping, it was a "I want to rip the flesh from your bones" type of squeeze. Other than that girl, the show was very impressive. It had the perfect light show to go along with the amazing music. I thoroughly enjoyed myself. Thank you Cottonmouth for inviting me.
Also, their opening band, Sub-ID were a good band to warm up to. They had a great beat laid down with synthesizers over a saxophone, drums and a bass guitar. Besides having a female wookie as the bassist (to her credit, she was really good) they did a great job at warming up the crowd.
Some Random Thoughts...
The UAW is currently striking against GM. A NATIONAL STRIKE. I fucking hate unions. Hopefully they do not continue to strike for very long and do not drag the rest of the car companies down. I am all for one of the big three going under, but not when our economy is so seriously fucked.
The US dollar is now matched with the Canadian. A fucking Loonie, folks! A loonie! What the hell is that? The good news? No one is going to be going across the borders for the casinos. Just the better ideas on pot. And still cheaper Rx's.
Halo 3 comes out to-motherfucking-night! Halo 3 comes out to-motherfucking-night! Halo 3 comes out to-motherfucking-night! Halo 3 comes out to-motherfucking-night!
I have been having some crazy dreams lately. This morning I woke, completely startled by the fact that I was no longer on set. Maybe it is because I have been watching a ton of Entourage, or that I have been researching scripts on line, or that I have been daydreaming a lot at work about it, but I have been having a crazy number of dreams about working in the film industry. Never Hollywood. Almost always art house. Sometimes soap opera bullshit. Sometimes fucking Mandy Moore. Because she is super hot.
I have no idea what the hell Beaner's Coffee is supposed to be called anymore. I think it is Bigby's Coffee, but that sounds weird. So I am just going to call it Not Racist Coffee Colon Coffee Store For Americans. Makes more sense. Right? Hell no.
I hate the Hogan child, Nick. He is a complete fuckhead. And I want him to blow up in a filed of corn, and then be eaten by wolves, and then have those wolves take a shit in a big pile and then the pile would burst into flames.
I want to be made into a muppet. It would be so sweet to have a muppet me. I would totally get a shelf to put me on.
LEAVE BRITNEY ALONE!
I'll end with a quote from an amazing movie:
The US dollar is now matched with the Canadian. A fucking Loonie, folks! A loonie! What the hell is that? The good news? No one is going to be going across the borders for the casinos. Just the better ideas on pot. And still cheaper Rx's.
Halo 3 comes out to-motherfucking-night! Halo 3 comes out to-motherfucking-night! Halo 3 comes out to-motherfucking-night! Halo 3 comes out to-motherfucking-night!
I have been having some crazy dreams lately. This morning I woke, completely startled by the fact that I was no longer on set. Maybe it is because I have been watching a ton of Entourage, or that I have been researching scripts on line, or that I have been daydreaming a lot at work about it, but I have been having a crazy number of dreams about working in the film industry. Never Hollywood. Almost always art house. Sometimes soap opera bullshit. Sometimes fucking Mandy Moore. Because she is super hot.
I have no idea what the hell Beaner's Coffee is supposed to be called anymore. I think it is Bigby's Coffee, but that sounds weird. So I am just going to call it Not Racist Coffee Colon Coffee Store For Americans. Makes more sense. Right? Hell no.
I hate the Hogan child, Nick. He is a complete fuckhead. And I want him to blow up in a filed of corn, and then be eaten by wolves, and then have those wolves take a shit in a big pile and then the pile would burst into flames.
I want to be made into a muppet. It would be so sweet to have a muppet me. I would totally get a shelf to put me on.
LEAVE BRITNEY ALONE!
I'll end with a quote from an amazing movie:
"We had two bags of grass, seventy-five pellets of mescaline, five sheets of high-powered blotter acid, a saltshaker half-full of cocaine, and a whole galaxy of uppers, downers, laughers, screamers...Also, a quart of tequila, a quart of rum, a case of beer, a pint of raw ether, and two dozen amyls. Not that we needed all that for the trip, but once you get into a serious drug collection, the tendency is to push it as far as you can. the only thing that really worried me was the ether. There is nothing in the world more helpless and irresponsible and depraved than a man in the depths of an ether binge, and I knew we'd get into that rotten stuff pretty soon."
Sunday, September 23, 2007
Call it blasphemy
But I think STS9 has surpassed Umphrey's as my favorite live band.
I'M SORRY UMPHREY'S!!! It's just more my type of music.
(Umphrey's is still amazing, maybe it's just because I've seen them more)
anyway, STS9 last week was unreal. Hock and I were trippin balls, and the set list was awesome. The bass was up so high that your whole body vibrated. The physical feeling that the music gave me was almost too intense to endure. It was amazing. Some favorites included Instantly, Aimlessly, the Rabble, Tokyo, F. Word, and Tooth.
I'm also considering going to see BassNectar in a few weeks in Chicago. Anyone wanna come with? ;) j/k I kinda wanna go to a concert alone as dave suggested, hopefully in the same state as for sts9, I think it would be a blast, not having to worry about what other people think... It would just be another good, but different experience.
But I would also be cool if someone wanted to come :)
PEACE! SOUND TRIBE ROCKS!!!
I'M SORRY UMPHREY'S!!! It's just more my type of music.
(Umphrey's is still amazing, maybe it's just because I've seen them more)
anyway, STS9 last week was unreal. Hock and I were trippin balls, and the set list was awesome. The bass was up so high that your whole body vibrated. The physical feeling that the music gave me was almost too intense to endure. It was amazing. Some favorites included Instantly, Aimlessly, the Rabble, Tokyo, F. Word, and Tooth.
I'm also considering going to see BassNectar in a few weeks in Chicago. Anyone wanna come with? ;) j/k I kinda wanna go to a concert alone as dave suggested, hopefully in the same state as for sts9, I think it would be a blast, not having to worry about what other people think... It would just be another good, but different experience.
But I would also be cool if someone wanted to come :)
PEACE! SOUND TRIBE ROCKS!!!
Saturday, September 22, 2007
Today in History
Full House is set in San Francisco, where Danny Tanner is left to raise his three young daughters D.J., Stephanie and Michelle following the death of his wife, Pam.
Danny recruits his childhood friend Joey Gladstone and Pam's younger brother Jesse Katsopolis to live with the family and help Danny with the three girls. Many of the show's exploits revolve around the idea of three "swinging" bachelors trying to rein in the precocious antics of three girls, who frequently get the best of them. As is the case with many sitcoms, Danny's daughters ignore the rules, only to learn their lesson afterward. The episodes usually end with a hug or kiss and with the girls sometimes admitting their wrongs and working out a compromise with their father, Joey or Jesse. There is always a talk towards the end of the show with the predictable piano music playing in the background.
The show's stars included:
John Stamos (Uncle Jesse)
Bob Saget (Danny Tanner)
Dave Coulier (Uncle Joey)
Candace Cameron (D.J.)
Jodie Sweetin (Stephanie)
Mary-Kate Olsen (Michelle)
Ashley Olsen (Michelle)
Andrea Barber (Kimmy Gibbler)
Lori Loughlin (Becky)
Full House was part of the TGIF lineup from the Fall of 1988 to the fall of 1991, which spanned the show's second, third and fourth seasons. The show was moved to Tuesdays for season 5, and remained there until its cancellation. While not an immediate success, Full House quickly gained popularity through family viewers and after Season 2 it was ranked among the Nielsen Ratings' Top 30 shows.
Poor Little Pluto
Is anyone still wicked pissed that not only did we not get NEW PLANETS with new properties never seen before, but they took away the official tail of the solar system.
I don't want my very educted mother to just have served us noodles. Or nuts. My very educated mother just served us nine pizzas goddammit, and that's the way it's gonna stay.
Pluto, I'm still down with you man.
-Johnny
Friday, September 21, 2007
Chris Crocker Goes on Maury...
And Maury is still on television? Weird. He looks so freaked out in this video.
Wednesday, September 19, 2007
Response to the UF video
I have to state despite all of my support of this guy that the VERY ending of the video was kinda stupid on his part - it is technically illegal to travel without a form of id, and to not give his name seemed more of a publicity stunt when he realized he would be renowned. As well as the "they're going to drag me off and kill me"... HOWEVER
BIG BIG BIG However
I can't even tell you how honestly sick I felt watching this. Most embarassing is the policemen's COMPLETE disregard for what John Kerry said, the unnecessary force used, the overreaction to his yelling. Has anyone ever been to a legit open forum? There are people who yell OFFENSIVELY to these speakers that less is done about. And in front of a full audience as well. The cops involved in this are probably going to get in a lot of trouble, even though he should not have tried to pull away from them (doing that is never really a good idea, because that put them in the right, sadly enough). It still is unbelievable that the situation arose as well.
And I hate to say it, pigs, but the definition of riot is:
1. a noisy, violent public disorder caused by a group or crowd of persons, as by a crowd protesting against another group, a government policy, etc., in the streets.
2. Law. a disturbance of the public peace by three or more persons acting together in a disrupting and tumultuous manner in carrying out their private purposes
good luck getting him on that charge. And resisting arrest will probably fall flat with 25-50 witnesses testifying against you. Hooray for public court of law.
BIG BIG BIG However
I can't even tell you how honestly sick I felt watching this. Most embarassing is the policemen's COMPLETE disregard for what John Kerry said, the unnecessary force used, the overreaction to his yelling. Has anyone ever been to a legit open forum? There are people who yell OFFENSIVELY to these speakers that less is done about. And in front of a full audience as well. The cops involved in this are probably going to get in a lot of trouble, even though he should not have tried to pull away from them (doing that is never really a good idea, because that put them in the right, sadly enough). It still is unbelievable that the situation arose as well.
And I hate to say it, pigs, but the definition of riot is:
1. a noisy, violent public disorder caused by a group or crowd of persons, as by a crowd protesting against another group, a government policy, etc., in the streets.
2. Law. a disturbance of the public peace by three or more persons acting together in a disrupting and tumultuous manner in carrying out their private purposes
good luck getting him on that charge. And resisting arrest will probably fall flat with 25-50 witnesses testifying against you. Hooray for public court of law.
Tuesday, September 18, 2007
Stressful
So I have a music history test tomorrow... sick. If only the music from gregorian chant through late medieval times meant shit to me, or was something I cared about. Also keep your fingers crossed that my car makes it all the way to and from Michigan... why do you guys all have to live so far away anyway? ;) I can't WAIT to party on thursday night - get the gang together and such. And considering it's tuesday and I've already worked 14 hours since sunday, not including school, I could really use a break. the people at my job are always snapping and stressed out- for no good reason. The job can be a little stressful, but seriously it's not nearly as bad as they act. If you do something wrong, or if something doesn't go according to plan, it's fine! That's why we do rehearsals. You tell me, and we'll fix it. Responses like "well we move these to help you, so you shouldn't complain" are so unnecessary. Especially when your reasoning is because you have so much to get done during intermission (which is 15 minutes by the way), and I find you sitting doing nothing when I get over there two seconds later. Whatever. Not to toot my horn, but I'm a good employee and I just get stuff done when it needs to be done. And I let people know politely when I could use their assistance, and sometimes they just take it as a personal attack - I'm talking to YOU girl on stage left crew who thinks she's the shit!
End rant. I need to get to MI. Especially to get fo'd up with my good friends. :)
Cottonmouth signing out.
ps Cottonmouth is a badass nickname in its own right as well. rock
End rant. I need to get to MI. Especially to get fo'd up with my good friends. :)
Cottonmouth signing out.
ps Cottonmouth is a badass nickname in its own right as well. rock
Goodbye Daaaaaling
I will miss you. It was a hard road toward the end and you fought as hard as you could but, in the end, God chose to bring you home with him. I will never understand why things like this happen to such good people well before their time but it is beyond my understanding anyway. You are someone who is loved by many people and will be sorely missed by all of us. I will miss that smile, that laugh, and those stories. Please watch over us and say hello to all my relatives with whom you are now sharing the rest of eternity. Rest In Peace my dear...see you down the road.
Monday, September 17, 2007
Collection of Ignorance
As I was sifting through College Humor at work today I noticed that Mr. Streeter has decided to bring back this year's edition of the "Stupid Question Hall of Fame." I decided to read through the many questions submitted and give you the best of the bunch here today. I have divided them into two categories: Funniest Questions and Funniest Professor Answers.
Funniest Questions:
A University of Central Arkansas student during the week of Friday the 13th:
"Do you think September 11th will ever fall on Friday the 13th?" (Everyone in class laughs really hard)
A Champlain College (Vermont) student in an International Hospitality Class:
Professor: "What are some other countries that use American dollars as currency?"
Blondie: "Hawaii?"
Two students from UMass in Astronomy:
Professor: "What benefits does the Earth receive by having an atmosphere?"
Contestant #1: "Gravity?"
Contestant #2: "Night and Day?"
A University of Richmond freshman in a composition class where a professor is outlining requirements for a paper:
"Does this have to be in complete sentences?"
A University of North Carolina student in an Intro to Biology class:
Professor: "So can anyone tell me which gender we associate more with heart conditions?"
The Brilliance: "Old people!?"
Funniest Professor Answers:
We return to UMass and an Animal Virology class talking about different kinds of viruses:
Girl who never puts her hand down: "What kind of virus is bacteria?"
Professor: "You should drop this class."
UMass is on a roll as we visit an Ethics class:
Professor: "There are 5 people that need organs and they will die tomorrow if they don't receive a transplant. A healthy person comes in for a routine checkup. Is it right to kill him and use his organs to save the others?"
Dumbass: "How can you live without lungs, a heart, and kidneys?"
Professor: "You can't. That's why this is an Ethics course."
From UConn this student is reading the autobiography of Mary Rowlandson (held hostage by Indians):
The Brilliance: "So wait...I didn't read the end. Does she end up dying?"
Professor: "Well, she did go on to write the book, so what do you think?"
Welcome to NC State's Fortran Computer Language Class for Engineering Students:
Professor: "So when you add it all up you just multiply 16 by 16."
Einstein: "How are we supposed to know what 16 times 16 is? Can we get partial credit if we get it wrong?"
Professor: "My descendants will be traveling on the bridges you construct, so no, no you cannot."
Enter Belmont University in Nashville, TN:
Professor: "A theoretical is a question like, "Knowing the future what would you change about the past?"
The Mind: "Or like, knowing the past what would you change about the future?"
Professor: "No, that is just called living."
In LA's Valley College we see some corporal punishment!
Professor: "Who can tell me what the worst part of being a slave was?"
The Enlightened One: "Being black?"
Professor smacks the kid with a newspaper!
At Virginia Commonwealth a Comparative Politics course is talking about women having no rights in Iran:
Professor: "Women in Iran have no social or political rights. They have no say in Iran's society."
Asshole: "So where did we go wrong with our society?"
Professor: "This is another instance where you should not speak."
To the College of Charleston we go:
Genius: "Excuse me. What does the etc. at the end of the sentence mean?"
Professor: "Are you serious?"
Genius: "I guess so."
Professor: "How did you even get into college?"
At St. Joseph's University in Philadelphia:
Brilliant Young Man: "Wouldn't it be great if they had flying buses?"
Professor: "Yes. They're called planes, son."
Didn't all these just make you feel so much better about yourself?
Funniest Questions:
A University of Central Arkansas student during the week of Friday the 13th:
"Do you think September 11th will ever fall on Friday the 13th?" (Everyone in class laughs really hard)
A Champlain College (Vermont) student in an International Hospitality Class:
Professor: "What are some other countries that use American dollars as currency?"
Blondie: "Hawaii?"
Two students from UMass in Astronomy:
Professor: "What benefits does the Earth receive by having an atmosphere?"
Contestant #1: "Gravity?"
Contestant #2: "Night and Day?"
A University of Richmond freshman in a composition class where a professor is outlining requirements for a paper:
"Does this have to be in complete sentences?"
A University of North Carolina student in an Intro to Biology class:
Professor: "So can anyone tell me which gender we associate more with heart conditions?"
The Brilliance: "Old people!?"
I think this is why this Intro to Logic student is at Lakeland Community College:
Professor: "Now who can tell me who John Locke is?"
Turbo-Nerd: "The bald guy on Lost!"
While studying a famous Renaissance painting at Forsyth Technical Community College we hear this:
Professor: "What are the characters in the painting looking at?"
Genius Girl: "The camera?"
New Jersey's Richard Stockton College finds us talking about the Declaration of Independence's preservation:
Professor: "The Declaration of Independence is kept in an air tight helium filled chamber."
Queen Retard: "So it's just floating around in there?"
Funniest Professor Answers:
We return to UMass and an Animal Virology class talking about different kinds of viruses:
Girl who never puts her hand down: "What kind of virus is bacteria?"
Professor: "You should drop this class."
UMass is on a roll as we visit an Ethics class:
Professor: "There are 5 people that need organs and they will die tomorrow if they don't receive a transplant. A healthy person comes in for a routine checkup. Is it right to kill him and use his organs to save the others?"
Dumbass: "How can you live without lungs, a heart, and kidneys?"
Professor: "You can't. That's why this is an Ethics course."
From UConn this student is reading the autobiography of Mary Rowlandson (held hostage by Indians):
The Brilliance: "So wait...I didn't read the end. Does she end up dying?"
Professor: "Well, she did go on to write the book, so what do you think?"
Welcome to NC State's Fortran Computer Language Class for Engineering Students:
Professor: "So when you add it all up you just multiply 16 by 16."
Einstein: "How are we supposed to know what 16 times 16 is? Can we get partial credit if we get it wrong?"
Professor: "My descendants will be traveling on the bridges you construct, so no, no you cannot."
Enter Belmont University in Nashville, TN:
Professor: "A theoretical is a question like, "Knowing the future what would you change about the past?"
The Mind: "Or like, knowing the past what would you change about the future?"
Professor: "No, that is just called living."
In LA's Valley College we see some corporal punishment!
Professor: "Who can tell me what the worst part of being a slave was?"
The Enlightened One: "Being black?"
Professor smacks the kid with a newspaper!
At Virginia Commonwealth a Comparative Politics course is talking about women having no rights in Iran:
Professor: "Women in Iran have no social or political rights. They have no say in Iran's society."
Asshole: "So where did we go wrong with our society?"
Professor: "This is another instance where you should not speak."
To the College of Charleston we go:
Genius: "Excuse me. What does the etc. at the end of the sentence mean?"
Professor: "Are you serious?"
Genius: "I guess so."
Professor: "How did you even get into college?"
At St. Joseph's University in Philadelphia:
Brilliant Young Man: "Wouldn't it be great if they had flying buses?"
Professor: "Yes. They're called planes, son."
Didn't all these just make you feel so much better about yourself?
Good ole' Memories...
Thanks to the power of YouTube, we can now watch the ASU win from the professional cameras.
And the Fan Cameras.
And we can even see all the people that were rooting for America's sweethearts.
Like PSU.
And the Buckeyes.
And the Fan Cameras.
And we can even see all the people that were rooting for America's sweethearts.
Like PSU.
And the Buckeyes.
Maybe You're Right...
Maybe Appalachian State is just that good.
Appalachian State 34, N. Arizona 21
With UM being 1-2 on the season, having lost any hope for a National Championship, almost all hope for being ranked in the top 25, and, hopefully, fucked themselves out of any bowl game possibility, how are the fans?
Oh yeah. Still sad. HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!
Appalachian State 34, N. Arizona 21
"BOONE, N.C. (AP) -- Trey Elder threw three touchdown passes and rushed for 82 yards, helping Appalachian State pull away from Northern Arizona 34-21 on Saturday to extend Division I's longest winning streak to 17 games.
Two weeks after stunning Michigan and a week after beating up on Division II Lenoir-Rhyne, the Mountaineers (3-0) held only a 7-point lead heading into the fourth quarter in their first game against a Football Championship Subdivision -- formerly Division I-AA -- team.
But two turnovers allowed the Mountaineers, the top-ranked team in the FCS, to take control. Two plays after Justin Woazeah intercepted Lance Kriesien, Elder's screen pass to Kevin Richardson turned into a 47-yard touchdown.
Five minutes later, punt returner K.J. Gerard's fumble was scooped up by Cortez Gilbert and returned 32 yards for a 34-13 lead with 4:40 left.
Richardson, a running back, had seven catches for a career-high 122 yards and two TDs, while Elder, filling in for injured starter Armanti Edwards, threw for 216 yards as the Mountaineers overcame a slow start to win their 29th straight home game.
Kriesien rushed for 129 yards and a touchdown, but completed only 14 of 35 passes for 171 yards and a score for the Lumberjacks (1-2), who squandered chances early.
Alex Henderson and Lionel Scott combined to rush for 111 yards in a game between two spread offenses that resulted in 34 quarterback carries.
The win over Michigan was still fresh in the minds of the 27,104 fans who jammed into Kidd Brewer Stadium for the second straight week. Safety Corey Lynch, whose blocked field goal on the final play preserved the 34-32 win, got the loudest ovation when the starters were introduced.
One fan sitting in the student section had "34-32" painted on his bare chest. Others wore black T-shirt that read "Down South We Play Football" with the Michigan score underneath.
But the Lumberjacks, of the Big Sky Conference, weren't intimidated -- even after 12 hours of traveling by plane and bus a day earlier. Their defense forced three straight three-and-outs to begin the game, and Robbie Dehaze's 38-yard field goal put Northern Arizona ahead.
However, the Lumberjacks, playing their first game against a top-ranked team since routing McNeese State in the 2003 playoffs, wasted opportunities. Dehaze shanked a 19-yard field goal attempt and had a 23-yarder at the end of the first half blocked by Jerome Touchstone.
Elder, starting for the second straight game, threw two first half touchdown passes, a 34-yarder across the field to Richardson and a 12-yard strike to Hans Batichon that gave Appalachian a 14-6 halftime lead.
The Mountaineers stressed the running game to start the second half, with Elder and Richardson leading two drives that ended in Julian Rauch field goals. But they remained sluggish. Dexter Jackson, 10 yards clear of the closest defender, dropped a sure touchdown catch in the third quarter.
Kriesien's 18-yard touchdown pass to Skyler Moore cut the lead to 20-13 heading to the fourth quarter."
With UM being 1-2 on the season, having lost any hope for a National Championship, almost all hope for being ranked in the top 25, and, hopefully, fucked themselves out of any bowl game possibility, how are the fans?
Oh yeah. Still sad. HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!
I Love this Tree...
It is such a gorgeous moment. I want this piece on canvas, stretched at least to 5'x 5' and hanging in my room.
I woke this morning to the sound of some serious slamming. I have no idea what the fuck it was, as the noise had been coming from outside. I rushed over to the window, after fighting my way out from underneath my futon cover that I had apparently decided to use as a blanket, looked out and saw.....nothing. I wish there had been something sweet going on out there. As it stands, I am awake way the hell before I wanted to and have no idea if I am going to be able to get back to sleep.
Today is a work day. I have to remember to get the rest of my schedule when I go in. I would have totally remembered what it was if I had not walked to work a little drunk to get my schedule. That is the kind of time that you just do one thing really quick and then get the fuck out.
No idea if I am making much sense, but I could not care less.
FUCK! I AM SOOO TIRED RIGHT NOW!
Did Hell Freeze Over?!
So U of M (1-2) is now the Lions (2-0)
The Lions (2-0) are now MSU (3-0)
And MSU (3-0) is the new U of M (1-2)
All hail the green and white!
PS. I forgot to watch Robot Chicken again! Fucking dammit!
The Lions (2-0) are now MSU (3-0)
And MSU (3-0) is the new U of M (1-2)
All hail the green and white!
PS. I forgot to watch Robot Chicken again! Fucking dammit!
Thank you Adult Swim
So it's not perfect,
But Lucy, Daughter of the Devil, is arguably one of the funnier new shows adult swim has put out in the recent past. Keep p the good work boys, you'll make another hit eventually.
AND BRING BACK MY FUCKING ATHF!
But Lucy, Daughter of the Devil, is arguably one of the funnier new shows adult swim has put out in the recent past. Keep p the good work boys, you'll make another hit eventually.
AND BRING BACK MY FUCKING ATHF!
Sunday, September 16, 2007
Chris Crocker vs Seth Green...
Seth Green Chris Crocker Outtakes
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Which one is more hilarious? I honestly have no idea.
Hey Hock
So I'm thinking we should get tickets in advance for STS9. That way if we decide to pregame with some magical vegetables, we won't have to deal with getting them while out of our minds. Which would not be fun. I'm hopefully going to be in Lansing at 4:30 or earlier, so we could leave pretty much straight from there, take our shit as SOON as we get to Pontiac, and then we'll be very happy by the time the show starts, and most likely, completely fine again by the time it ends (which I imagine will be a little before midnight, because there's an opening act (PS I'm pissed becuase Bassnectar is opening for them in DC this weekend... if he had opened for them atthe concert we're going to, I might have just jizzed myself)). Anyway, let me know if this all sounds Kosher.
Also, if it's still cool, we should party it up at you guys' place once we get back. Make sure Scott and the girls know I'll be there.
CAN'T WAIT FOR THURSDAY!!!
Also, if it's still cool, we should party it up at you guys' place once we get back. Make sure Scott and the girls know I'll be there.
CAN'T WAIT FOR THURSDAY!!!
Saturday, September 15, 2007
Saturday
I am wicked hungover.
MSU 3-0!
IU 3-0!
I'm glad you enjoyed the invite kiznox, me and Sian thought it was pretty hilarious
Halo 3... So glad I'm not living with you guys
New Freezepop album (with less talk more rokk) comes out 9/25
I need to try to get the rest of the furniture I need so I can sleep easily at night. Then I can clean and my apartment will be pretty
MSU 3-0!
IU 3-0!
I'm glad you enjoyed the invite kiznox, me and Sian thought it was pretty hilarious
Halo 3... So glad I'm not living with you guys
New Freezepop album (with less talk more rokk) comes out 9/25
I need to try to get the rest of the furniture I need so I can sleep easily at night. Then I can clean and my apartment will be pretty
Saturday...
Yup, it surely is Saturday. You know what that means? That means that I am going to go to work, get all greasy, come home, wash my hands for about 10 minutes before realizing that the grease from cooking is never going to come off, then get ready to go out, probably go out, spend money on booze, get trashed, have a great night, and spend all of tomorrow cleaning up.
Good news! I am pretty sure that my sister is going to come visit me today! I am super excited.
Interesting news! Apparently, I am Mrs Andy Cox. At least, that is what the wedding invite said. Definitely a hilarious piece of mail to receive. And Larry is my son. I sent him to his room. HAHAHA!
Beaner's has really fucking good coffee. If we could get someone to advertise on the site, I would love it to be Beaner's. Even though the temperature of said coffee is around 500 degrees even though I bought it over an hour ago, it is still delicious.
Watched Pan's Labyrinth again last night. Not all of it, but most of it. I love that movie. It is such a pretty, pretty movie.
Monday I will be going to finish paying off my Halo 3 at Gamestop. That way, Hock and I will not have to spend much time waiting in line to pay when we go to pick the game up. When does it come out?
Still looking for more in the job department. It is nice to be cooking, but really not the bread winning job that I had hoped for.
Posters need to be bought to complete the sweetness of our place.
So does a decent coffee table. Or at least get the plywood cut so the nasty parts do not show so much.
I have this idea to make a bead wall. Of compliments. It would be a really fun project to put together whilst drunk. It would make that window from the kitchen to the living room look really sweet.
Definitely need to put some art in the bathroom too. Not that anyone really hangs out in there, but some sort of trippy piece would be cool. Not a poster, though. That would just not last very long after a bunch of humid showers.
Bought a new shirt today. Hooray Appalachian State!
Good news! I am pretty sure that my sister is going to come visit me today! I am super excited.
Interesting news! Apparently, I am Mrs Andy Cox. At least, that is what the wedding invite said. Definitely a hilarious piece of mail to receive. And Larry is my son. I sent him to his room. HAHAHA!
Beaner's has really fucking good coffee. If we could get someone to advertise on the site, I would love it to be Beaner's. Even though the temperature of said coffee is around 500 degrees even though I bought it over an hour ago, it is still delicious.
Watched Pan's Labyrinth again last night. Not all of it, but most of it. I love that movie. It is such a pretty, pretty movie.
Monday I will be going to finish paying off my Halo 3 at Gamestop. That way, Hock and I will not have to spend much time waiting in line to pay when we go to pick the game up. When does it come out?
Still looking for more in the job department. It is nice to be cooking, but really not the bread winning job that I had hoped for.
Posters need to be bought to complete the sweetness of our place.
So does a decent coffee table. Or at least get the plywood cut so the nasty parts do not show so much.
I have this idea to make a bead wall. Of compliments. It would be a really fun project to put together whilst drunk. It would make that window from the kitchen to the living room look really sweet.
Definitely need to put some art in the bathroom too. Not that anyone really hangs out in there, but some sort of trippy piece would be cool. Not a poster, though. That would just not last very long after a bunch of humid showers.
Bought a new shirt today. Hooray Appalachian State!
Friday, September 14, 2007
Random
First off Always Sunny in Philadelphia last night was amazing. So much acid haha. This season will be so great - TWO new episodes next week.
Secondly. I'm totally a cradle robber. I need to stop setting my sights on freshmen... HE MADE THE FIRST MOVE THOUGH!
Thirdly, I'm happy to be back on the drinking wagon. I'm getting wasted tonight, maybe tailgating tomorrow and generally being a bad child. Alcohol = delicious candy
Fourthly, I can't WAIT for next thursday. We're gonna party like its... earlier this year before I moved away. Expect massive drinking.
Fifthly, fifthly is a funny sounding word. It may not be real.
Sixthly, there are 5 consonants in a row in sixthly too so it's probably also not a word. DON'T DENY IT Y! I don't care if you're the switch hitter of the lot, the fact that you're surrounded by the weirdos of the alphabet should not automatically make you decide to be bi.
Seventhly, Hock, I might also want an eighter if you can find one - I'll give you money as soon as I get up there for that and the other thing if you manage to secure it
Eighthly! 6 consonants in a row!
Secondly. I'm totally a cradle robber. I need to stop setting my sights on freshmen... HE MADE THE FIRST MOVE THOUGH!
Thirdly, I'm happy to be back on the drinking wagon. I'm getting wasted tonight, maybe tailgating tomorrow and generally being a bad child. Alcohol = delicious candy
Fourthly, I can't WAIT for next thursday. We're gonna party like its... earlier this year before I moved away. Expect massive drinking.
Fifthly, fifthly is a funny sounding word. It may not be real.
Sixthly, there are 5 consonants in a row in sixthly too so it's probably also not a word. DON'T DENY IT Y! I don't care if you're the switch hitter of the lot, the fact that you're surrounded by the weirdos of the alphabet should not automatically make you decide to be bi.
Seventhly, Hock, I might also want an eighter if you can find one - I'll give you money as soon as I get up there for that and the other thing if you manage to secure it
Eighthly! 6 consonants in a row!
My Fall DVR Schedule
Thanks to Clint at TVDeuce.com I got the idea to inform you of my DVR (or as my fellow bloggers and I call it...off-brand TiVo) schedule of the Fall lineup.
Monday
8-9pm: Chuck (new show on NBC that has caught my attention and could be very interesting)
9-10p: Heroes (If I ever get a chance to catch up on this apparently fantastic show I will DVR the episodes)
9-930p: Two and a Half Men (I don't watch many, if any, shows on CBS but I have always heard good things about this one)
930-10p: Rules of Engagement (It's back for year two so it cannot be too bad)
Tuesday
8p: Open slot because I would like to stab those Cavemen from the Geico commercials and ABC for giving them a friggin show!
830-9p: I'm with you Clint when you talk about Carpoolers because I think it could be funny but we'll give it a one episode try.
9-10p: House...if you didn't know that you are simply not paying attention.
9-10p: I am interested in the show Reapers too but we'll see.
Wednesday
8-830p: Back to You with Kelsey Grammar (one of my favorite actors) should be a fairly funny show on Fox....worthy of DVR
830-9p: Snooze time
9-10p: I'll give Bionic Woman a try also...what the hell.
10-11p: I like how this Dirty Sexy Money looks....at least until Lost comes back in February!
Thursday
The only thing I really watch on this day would be Scrubs (especially since it's the last season) because I'm either at work or at the bar on these nights. It is a good night for sports (like College Football or Baseball)
Friday
9-10p: Friday Night Lights returns for another year! Let's see who sleeps with who, who says what racial slur, and see if someone dies or something...whatever it takes to get the ratings up right?
Saturday
Until further notice this day is reserved for College Football.
Sunday
8-830p: The Simpsons return for more debauchery
9-930p: Excitement for Family Guy...especially the Star Wars upcoming episode.
9-10p: Housewives...yes I am a guy and not afraid to admit that.
10-11p: Brothers and Sisters is one of the best shows on TV
Monday
8-9pm: Chuck (new show on NBC that has caught my attention and could be very interesting)
9-10p: Heroes (If I ever get a chance to catch up on this apparently fantastic show I will DVR the episodes)
9-930p: Two and a Half Men (I don't watch many, if any, shows on CBS but I have always heard good things about this one)
930-10p: Rules of Engagement (It's back for year two so it cannot be too bad)
Tuesday
8p: Open slot because I would like to stab those Cavemen from the Geico commercials and ABC for giving them a friggin show!
830-9p: I'm with you Clint when you talk about Carpoolers because I think it could be funny but we'll give it a one episode try.
9-10p: House...if you didn't know that you are simply not paying attention.
9-10p: I am interested in the show Reapers too but we'll see.
Wednesday
8-830p: Back to You with Kelsey Grammar (one of my favorite actors) should be a fairly funny show on Fox....worthy of DVR
830-9p: Snooze time
9-10p: I'll give Bionic Woman a try also...what the hell.
10-11p: I like how this Dirty Sexy Money looks....at least until Lost comes back in February!
Thursday
The only thing I really watch on this day would be Scrubs (especially since it's the last season) because I'm either at work or at the bar on these nights. It is a good night for sports (like College Football or Baseball)
Friday
9-10p: Friday Night Lights returns for another year! Let's see who sleeps with who, who says what racial slur, and see if someone dies or something...whatever it takes to get the ratings up right?
Saturday
Until further notice this day is reserved for College Football.
Sunday
8-830p: The Simpsons return for more debauchery
9-930p: Excitement for Family Guy...especially the Star Wars upcoming episode.
9-10p: Housewives...yes I am a guy and not afraid to admit that.
10-11p: Brothers and Sisters is one of the best shows on TV
Wednesday, September 12, 2007
Movie Quote of the Day
"I've fought many wars in my time. Some I've fought for land, some for power, some for glory. I suppose fighting for love makes more sense than all the rest."
-King Priam (Troy)
I See it has Been a Good Day...
CONGRATULATIONS! I cannot wait to come down and see you perform!
Glad to hear that the auditions worked out so well. Even better, good job on the ass kicking of everyone else.
Sorry I cant deliver it now, but I owe you a huge hug and a beer.
Glad to hear that the auditions worked out so well. Even better, good job on the ass kicking of everyone else.
Sorry I cant deliver it now, but I owe you a huge hug and a beer.
Tuesday, September 11, 2007
It's not official but...
(none of this has been announced publicly, but I know that)
I GOT THE PART!!!
According to my teacher I far outsung everyone else at the call backs, and he received the email asking his permission to cast me right before my lesson :D
What does this mean? You'll have to come down and visit either the weekend of November 9 or 16.
FUCK YEAH!!!
I GOT THE PART!!!
According to my teacher I far outsung everyone else at the call backs, and he received the email asking his permission to cast me right before my lesson :D
What does this mean? You'll have to come down and visit either the weekend of November 9 or 16.
FUCK YEAH!!!
Don't Analyze Me!
I'm getting so sick of this new trend, in psychology, parenting, schooling, etc. that strives to take blame away from kids, teens, and young adults. I will acknowledge I am not a perfect person. I smoke with friends, do drugs and dance to the music I like, drink heavily, sometimes have sex when I shouldn't. Some people might even argue I am a bad person. But it does not translate into my personality or my professional life. The reason being? I know I am in control of myself and my actions and only I am to blame for them. I don't drink or smoke because of peer pressure. I don't get lured into sexual situations. I didn't try drugs because of shaky parenting. I do all of these things because I FUCKING want to. End of story. And somewhere amid my myriad bad decisions, I managed to get into one of the top 5 masters opera programs in the country at age 22 and already had a call back for the first opera they hadn't cast yet so far this season. And I hold steady jobs. And make new friends. And date. And go to church regularly.
People need to stop trying to blame young people for making these decisions. Fair enough, if your eight year old is smoking cigarettes, you're doing a shit job as a parent, but there is definitely a limit to this. My parents were (or at least my mom was) wonderful because they always taught me what was important to achieve, not what was important to avoid. I am a smart person, who is capable of living life as he wishes. My path may not be a straight line from a to b, but goddammit I'll end up there eventually, and my life will be all the richer and I will be all the wiser having taken the scenic route.
Own who you are! It is the one thing in your life that no one can take from you UNLESS YOU LET THEM! And you are better than that.
People need to stop trying to blame young people for making these decisions. Fair enough, if your eight year old is smoking cigarettes, you're doing a shit job as a parent, but there is definitely a limit to this. My parents were (or at least my mom was) wonderful because they always taught me what was important to achieve, not what was important to avoid. I am a smart person, who is capable of living life as he wishes. My path may not be a straight line from a to b, but goddammit I'll end up there eventually, and my life will be all the richer and I will be all the wiser having taken the scenic route.
Own who you are! It is the one thing in your life that no one can take from you UNLESS YOU LET THEM! And you are better than that.
Monday, September 10, 2007
The Effects of Drugs on Webcomic Characters
So... I couldn't access this site last week, and this was the last installment. I don't get it. If anyone has any insight to the joke of it or what it's referencing, it would be greatly appreciated.
Eye Candy of the Day...
With the same damn expression in both shots
and yet, I totally dig Melissa Joan Hart. Explain it all to me, Clarissa.
So What You're Saying is...
You don't like Star Ship Troopers?
BLASPHEMY!!!
Also, I just took an actual look at the blog and kinda sorta maybe a little bit noticed the ridiculousness of my overwhelming embedding.
Oops.
I blame YouTube.
BLASPHEMY!!!
Also, I just took an actual look at the blog and kinda sorta maybe a little bit noticed the ridiculousness of my overwhelming embedding.
Oops.
I blame YouTube.
So I'm watching Malcolm in the Middle
and Hayden Panettiere guest stars as a manipulative, super bitchy, slut whose dad is in jail. Excellent
Movie Review: Halloween
This movie premiered Labor Day weekend and grossed the highest amount for Labor Day weekend in history pulling in $31 million over the four day weekend. The movie surpassed The Sixth Sense by a little over $2 million...even though that movie had been released five week previously. A lot of you may think that it is simply a remake of the original but you would be wrong. Here is a brief synopsis before I tell you how I viewed the movie.
On Halloween 1963 in the town of Haddenfield, 6-year-old Michael Myers (Daeg Farch), estranged and mentally unstable, is imprisoned in Smith's Grove Sanitarium under the care of Dr. Sam Loomis (Malcolm McDowell) for the murders of his mother's (Sheri Moon) boyfriend, his older sister, and her boyfriend. Now, 15 years later, he escapes from the Sanitarium and begins searching for his baby sister Laurie (Scout Taylor-Compton). Dr. Loomis must warn the residents of Haddenfield and get to Laurie before Michael does...will he make it in time?
The movie begins by focusing on young Michael Myers who, as mentioned above, is played wonderfully by Daeg Farch. You get to see the mind of Rob Zombie (which I have not been a huge fan of in the past) transcribe the atypical childhood of a murderer. You see the horrible family life, the acting out on other kids and animals weaker than you, the bullying that takes place (to him, not by him), and the followed mental instability that leads to the inevitable breakdown of the child resulting in a bloodbath of devastating proportion. Zombie handles this part of the story very well and leads you down a dark pathway where, unfortunately for viewers, does not involve any dialogue from the psychopath as Michael Myers does not speak soon after he enters the Sanitarium. As he grows older, however, his actions do most of his speaking.
You see Myers grow deeper and deeper into insanity and with Zombie at the helm that is a very bloody, violent insanity indeed. Slicing, dicing, and choking his way through the typical teens involved in the movie we get to the most important part of the story and, for me, what I felt can best describe a psychopath who can feel love and compassion. I'm not saying that pyschopaths like Myers are misunderstood but when you see his life in front of your eyes and the subsequent decisions following that life, you gain a very significant understanding of Myers.
The movie is worthy of seeing once, maybe twice if you love gorey movies, because you will get a broad observation of how a pyschopath is born and bred in society and at home. The movie is not without it's funny moments (as any horror film has) but these moments take a back seat to pure ravenous murder. The movie receives 3 out of 4 stars from me for the storytelling of his life and showing a different side of Michael Myers in parts of the movie which you may never have thought existed.
It's Video Time!
Let's start off with a mutated cat
Then go into some Family Guy
Then for the finale, these awesome guys!
Then go into some Family Guy
Then for the finale, these awesome guys!
Clock Suckers Link
For my lazy friend Hock:
Clock Suckers
Start at the beginning for full effect (at the bottom of the page)
Clock Suckers
Start at the beginning for full effect (at the bottom of the page)
You know what, Kanye?
You're right! I haven't noticed it being the white middle-class urban supremacist that I am, but MTV is really out to get you. I mean, talk about a racist channel! In fact, the last I checked, MTV actually may have had the audacity to include the show "Jackass" in their programming, which doesn't even have ANY black people in it. The nerve of some people. I mean, it may be easy to overlook the racist undertones with such high-brow black-culture gems as:
Flavor of Love
Cribs
Pimp My Ride
I Love New York
Celebrity Rap Superstar
And lets not forget the entire network MTV Jams
But this is not enough. American culture has been ignoring the African Americans for too long. I'm sick of hearing one alternative rock song for every ten rap or r+b tunes on the radio, or at parties, or at bars. What the USA needs is more videos with unintelligable swearing, references to drugs and sex, half naked women, and derivative, predictable music. Down with white culture! Down with rock music, country, latin, classical, electronica. And most of all - down with Britney! Because it's not like she helped spur the modern popular culture movement in America that your "talent" was born out of anyway.
FUCK YOU KANYE WEST! TRY WRITING YOUR OWN FUCKING SONG FOR A CHANGE!
Flavor of Love
Cribs
Pimp My Ride
I Love New York
Celebrity Rap Superstar
And lets not forget the entire network MTV Jams
But this is not enough. American culture has been ignoring the African Americans for too long. I'm sick of hearing one alternative rock song for every ten rap or r+b tunes on the radio, or at parties, or at bars. What the USA needs is more videos with unintelligable swearing, references to drugs and sex, half naked women, and derivative, predictable music. Down with white culture! Down with rock music, country, latin, classical, electronica. And most of all - down with Britney! Because it's not like she helped spur the modern popular culture movement in America that your "talent" was born out of anyway.
FUCK YOU KANYE WEST! TRY WRITING YOUR OWN FUCKING SONG FOR A CHANGE!
Alright Boys...
I know the ability to embed videos is VERY exciting and all, but let's not get ridiculous hahah
And also, the car crash story doesn't really bother me that much. What disturbs me is watching them - it can upset me like it should anyone, but I only get sick when I'm watching stuff.
Just had my call back, it went pretty well, hopefully I'll hear sometime tomorrow.
And also, the car crash story doesn't really bother me that much. What disturbs me is watching them - it can upset me like it should anyone, but I only get sick when I'm watching stuff.
Just had my call back, it went pretty well, hopefully I'll hear sometime tomorrow.
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