Fuckashitpiss! Finished my reply and then scrolled down to see I was on an old page. Sorry. Here is is again.
Thank you for posting the article Jack. And I would like to apologize to Lo. I think the article states exactly what I was trying to get at. I was not trying to call anyone out or shame them for expressing their political views. I’m not about censuring anyone. I even left the comment to my post from a friend of a friend that I don’t even know saying “good riddance”. It’s his opinion and I respect it. But please understand that while there are people that need to be able to vent about what is frustrating them (i.e., politics), it’s also necessary for others to vent about what is frustrating them (e.g., watching their closest family and friends spouting vitriol at each other). I’m not saying you were spouting vitriol in your particular posts. Just that I had a lot of it going on. So, please accept my apologies and continue to post as you see fit on Facebook. Use it to vent your frustrations and do so with no feelings of shame directed from me. That was never my intent. But, let me vent my frustrations as well.
LOL I did the same thing!!!!!!!!! Reposting here for you
Omg NO need to apologize! Like I said I understand your position 100% and I know how I feel as well (obvious statement). It’s me trying to come to a happy medium and I don’t think there is one. See and that above statement of mine was just more political frustrations being vented. Sick of it I say!
So a morning spent trying various messenger apps that claim to be secure and delete chats after viewing.
A friend was concerned personal info was going to be save forever.
+d
I’d be interested in knowing your results.
If you find one that works well for you.
Morning Pan!
New day, new thread :cheerful:
I’m seeing my Boo for lunch today. I told her I would bring a bookcase I promised her. This morning I get to fit a 7′ bookcase in my car, all by my self. :ermm:
Because my day is just that exciting, I’m getting my tax stuff together.
It feels like a James Bond Film, where James has vanished and the villains are in charge..
So, Fark thread about what the opening title crawl of Episode VII will say, given that it’s supposed to start exactly where VI ended. This clever bastard wins the thread:
EPISODE VIII
THE LAST JEDI
As the Resistance celebrates the destruction of Starkiller Base, the New Republic is leaderless, following the destruction of the Hosnian System. Damaged, but not defeated, the New Order continues its plans for destroying the remnants of the New Republic.
Emperor Snoke has dispatched Kylo Ren to the Orlando System System to hunt down the Rogue elements of the long gone, and almost forgotten Jedi Order.
The Dark Knight of the Ren is still grappling with killing of his father, Han Solo, and through his use of the Force, Kylo peers back into his father’s past and sees a young, swashbuckling Han Solo, just starting his Galactic adventures, coming to theaters everywhere in 2018.
So was she confused? Stupid? Or did she think she could just make shit up and no one would fact-check? Or do they think they have a base of nutsos who will support them no matter what shit they spew?
Yes. minus the confusion part.
“I mean terrorists, not massacre”.
No you fucking didnt
@AlecMacGillis
“One still shudders to think how bad the Bowling Green massacre would’ve been if not for the heroic intervention of Fred Douglass.”
Granted, some of the boards, especially around more recent films, did have issues with trolls. However, I found them easy enough to ignore and have enjoyed the discussions and insights with other users over various movies and tv shows over the years. bleh!
Yeah, the ratio seemed to be about 50/50 of trolls and insults vs. insightful film geeks. I’ve read some brilliant analyses in the film comments there, sometimes better than any pro critic I’ve ever seen. It sucks to lose that – – those folks really enhanced my appreciation of the films, and also pointed out little moments and scenes that I might otherwise have missed. But you’d know if you had any brains, you simpleton fartheads.
I didn’t realize they had message boards. But I nearly went into cardiac arrest when I saw that a part of the internet was dying and IMDB in the URL. I thought IMDB was going away and I have no idea how my life could go on without it (let alone how I ever got along before it was there).
Ok deadpan fiends, it”s took over 5 decades but tonight is the night I will watch Mary Poppins all the way through.
Yes I’ve seen clips, Yes I know the horror of Dick Van Dyke’s cockney accent, but I have never watched it all the way through.
So on with the show..,
This play by play brought to you by Grumpy Cat
The grumpiest cat.
Judging from the clouds Mary is a heavy smoker.
Bloody hell they introduce the horror early.
Times are hard for a one man band as Leo Sayer would say.
This be fair Dick isn’t the only one doing bad accents.
I never knew there was a suffragette song, the BBC never showed that clip.
‘British pound The admiration of the world’
Hahahahahahaha
‘Don’t cloud the issue with facts’
How prophectic of you Mr Disney.
Cute kids singing – ugh!
Mary huffed and she puffed and blew those nannies away.
Mary has too many mirrors not to be vain
I need more than a spoonful of sugar to get some medicine down,,
It’s just a hop, skip and a jump to cartoon
Land.
Bert is good at buttering up Mary.
Considering the amount of wire work, they should be a chop socky version of this in some universe out there.
The penguins are cute.
An Irish sounding fox, I’m rooting for him.
Bert to the rescue.
Mary is the winner!
Bring on the song with thAt extremely long word.
Bert”s art is washed away by the rain, a perfect t metaphor for depression..possibly.
That toast is extremely square.
Grumpy Mr Banks a man after my own heart.
In a more serious film, Uncle Albert would laugh himself to death.
Crap jokes in zero gee.
I’m counting the British stereotypes in this song.
Sugary female thinking..ah the 60’s
Thankfully in this day and age with pensions no little old lady needs to sell breadcrumbs.
That old banker is suspiciously bendy.
The young lad is not falling for the capitalist bullshit.
The full horror of Dick’s accent as he sings the chimney song
Well leaving your children with a worker is hardly good mothering..
The painted backdrops are really noticeable in this HD version of the film.
A staircase made from soot that can’t be good for the lungs.
A dirty, dirty dance number.
Mary never explains anything..she would make a good politician .
Takes a chimney sweep with dodgy accent to make a father realise his mistakes.
The long walk of doom..or is it?
Breakdown
Fun fact: the cranky elderly nanny before Mary is Elsa Lanchester, who’s most famous as the original Bride of Frankenstein.
The wind has changed direction time for Mary to leave.
Ah, let’s go fly a kite, best song of the film.
Ah poor Mary, always having to say goodbye.
..and so the credits roll.
Hmmmm, ok I guess.
Oh audible (US) daily deal today is a collection of Ted Chiang stories.
Well worth picking up.
Rant:
I’m no fan of Trump, but unless you are prepared to admit various branches of the US government have been fucking over other countries in the world since WW2 then your portrayal of USA as some knight in shining white armour that has been corrupted by Putin is so laughable I may never get off the floor…
Yes, but if you can point to a single country with monetary resources that is not corrupt, then I will happily move there.
Anyone who believes that — about any administration — is kidding themselves.
Yes.
I think most of the US outrage comes not from him admitting the US has done evil … but the fact that he is the representative of a party that spent the last 8 years trying to turn absolutely everything that Obama said into some sort of statement of America being evil … and then trying to make a Federal Case against him based on that forced perspective – this in my opinion is where the outrage is.
Obama say’s “Looks like it might rain today.” and FOX news would run headline “Obama Hates America!”
trump admits US has a sketchy past and FOX news is silent.
Strangely though, you never hear how Russia’s reputation will be tarnished by its association with America.
Don’t worry. You know how well boycotts work… on both sides.
Anyone here watching, and enjoyong the revitalized Voltron on Netflix?
I am two episodes in and finding it very hoaky. Sad.
Loved it. I seriously can’t wait for season 2.
Also… have you see the 80’s Voltron lately? THAT’S what’s hoaky and sad.
I found the new one a bit hokey too, but I think that’s probably a bit intentional. And yeah, I’m sure the original Voltron is even hokier than I remember.
So it had seemed like the dishonest scumbags had no chance of winning, but somehow pulled it out in the end.
But enough about Trump/Pence. Looks like the Patriots won the Super Bowl.
*deep rim shot*
So off to Scotland for a few days.
I do enjoy a good train journey.
Fun train rides – – – there’s something I actually do miss about the East Coast.
Enjoy your trip, Van.
Morning Pan
Another lonely evening in store for this Bunny
It’s been snowing non-stop for the past 24 hours. I think I’m done with that.
I hope hubby is safe on the roads!
It’s cold, so I put on the fireplace
Always loved the Norse myths and legends, but to have them told in Neil Gaiman’s voice? Verily!
Weather is bad enough, hubby’s meeting has been cancelled. He will be home for supper after all
Hooray for shitty weather!
WNDRWolf, if you’re still reading this page, Happy Birthday! 🙂
I haven’t heard from that Jack in years. I do hope all is well in his world!
Me too!
Thank you Amy!
I am doing well. I don’t get the opportunity to cruise by this page. (Honestly thought it was dead)
As for what I have been up to; I am slowly taking over the world through quality. My work has kept me busy. Then there is family.
WNDR Wolf! You were the first person whobelieved in me as a podcaster, for which i am eternally grateful. Happy birthday!
The show is retired here, but the conversation continues.
You were the first author to trust me with a short story. For which I am grateful, seriously thinking of re doing 16 pieces since I have learned so much since I first did it.
Repost from FB. Feel free to share your thoughts here if youre more comfy. I do really want to know folk’s opinions here.
Based on the critical and (mostly) audience failures of D.C.’s films to date, the Flash movie now getting a rewrite FROM PAGE 1, and Affleck dropping out of directing The Batman, does anyone give the Wonder Woman movie an actual chance?
It LOOKS great, but guess what… so did they all. Dollars to donuts (thanks 1870’s saying!) they make it all about Steve Trevor inevitably “saving” Diana from herself or just saving her directly. Because, you know, woman need man oog oog!
I hope I’m wrong. It just has that feeling about it.
As I said on FB, the trailers look great for WW, but they also looked great for Suicide Squad.
For what it’s worth, while I haven’t seen it yet myself, my wife and kids rather enjoyed Suicide Squad.
Not good.
Not good.
I ask cause this is going to be an extremely important film when it comes to female superheros anchoring their own films. I simply don’t trust DC.
I liked Agent Carter.
Oh beyond agree! But that got cancelled after 2 very short seasons after dwindling ratings. THIS is the first big budget superhero film revolving around a non-male lead. Its an IMPORTANT film. It NEEDS to do well.
Double post.
Harley Quinn is NOT a role model.
We have examples in the past (Elektra, Supergirl 1984, TankGirl etc) that studios aren’t as invested in the movie’s success because they did not see ROI. They would like to argue that the predominantly male audience won’t see these heroes in the theater. All business BS. I agree this is a good time to invest in good writing and publicity to ensure it has its best chance, but I don’t hold out much hope.
“Dollars to donuts (thanks 1870’s saying!) they make it all about Steve Trevor inevitably “saving” Diana from herself or just saving her directly. Because, you know, woman need man oog oog!”
I can’t say that this will not happen, but I do think it is unlikely. To do so with the modern concept of “Wonder Woman” would be so culturally tone def, I would assume that the producers were deliberately trolling us if it came to pass. The most successful comic book movies stay true the characters of the drawn comic. That’s the lesson of “Dark Knight”, “Avengers” and “Deadpool”.
Quick question: of those coming to KC in August, does anyone think they will be here beyond the 16th-22nd?
Not us
Not I, or us, still working on the details of the trip.
Negative. Thursday only.
I’m so sick of the snarky commentary and criticism of every.thing.ever.
When will this trend stop?
*not intended as a snarky or cynical comment.
Morning Pan.
It’s -27C. I did not want to get out of bed this morning
I think I’m not going out to get the mail later today. Most days I don’t get anything anyway so it can wait a day or two
Frak. Terrible news. He was a great guy. So say we all.
It’s hard to weed thru the bullshit since there is a “Richard Hatch” who was a famous jack ass of a person and the winner on the first season of Survivor.
This is the only link I can find in it, tho his wiki has been updated.
It much have just happened. Shame. Cause youre right, he was always a friend to the Sci-Fi community, both big and small.
Right. Let’s hope it’s bogus. Seeing “in memoriam” tweets from Edward James Olmos and Ron D. Moore, though . . . 🙁
Yeah its real.
Meh.
Wasnt he on Slice of Sci-Fi? What was that show/story he was creating?
GREAT WAR OF MAGELLAN! That was it. Lots of potential there. Pity he got no backers.
I talked to him on Deadpan too. I’d actually hung out with him and Tee on a panel at a Con in VA. Super super nice guy.
Even in his 60s, he was the best-looking guy in the room.
God that’s RIGHT! I should find that
*Looks in the mirror *
Spherical Tomi
Spherical Tomi
Spherical Tomi
Some boogeyman are harder than others to summon.
Actually dreaming of doing a Heinlein story in AD. The story is Lifeline.
You had a knack for audio drama, WNDR, right from the first project, of which I’m still super proud. I’m glad you’re still into it.
Been very busy with work and travel, so I haven’t been on lately. As I mentioned on FB, I started Stranger Things. Great stuff.
Enjoy the ride.
Glad season 2 won’t be a long wait for me. 🙂
Anyone watch OA?
We watched OA and enjoyed it. There is a lot of variation in quality between episode from outstanding to mellow dramatic.
Mennenga was pimping it when it first released. I’m interested; I think Tiff is too.
We’re currently working through Penny Dreadful ssn 2 and The Expanse ssn 2.
It’s like a reunion or something. ..
That would imply we actually graduated. Most of us are career students 🙂
I am a student of the University of Life.
If I stop learning I am dead.
We should form a frat!
I tried to join a frat once but the TRI Lambs rejected my application.
Next year, we’ll convince them by performing our New Wave/Rap song.
That’s nothing. Are you ready to get a serial number tattooed to your forehead?
I expect that would be challenged. Plus, from a technical standpoint, it would be extremely difficult to do this for all visitors.
True but we are talking about people who want to build a wall between the US and Mexico.
I get it. Reality is not their strong point. 😉
“Shit-gibbon.”
That is…amazing. Just amazing
CP: Bridge Burning — Foo Fighters
Started “Pride and Prejudice” with the young lady tonight.
No zombies.
Baby steps.
Morning Pan
It’s not stupid cold today. They even say, by tomorrow, the temperature will get above the freezing mark
Wait, what?
While I admit this is a dubious source, given the subject matter, I worry it is true. They are thinking of making Sarah Palin ambassador to Canada?
That bridge is terrifying. You’re basically on a little 2-lane highway in the middle of the ocean, with nothing but water and that narrow bridge in all directions around you miles. (And THEN the scary bridge turns into a tunnel under the water).
Morning Pan
OMG I’m going to make cookies this morning
Last night, hubby’s school had a winter festival. They brought in a horse and sleigh, had fire pits and toasted marshmallows, hot chocolate, and other fun stuff. Hubby told me, at the end of it, this little grade five kid came up to him with tears in his eyes and ask if he could stay later because he was having so much fun.
Kids are so cute at that age… then they grow and become teenagers.
I don’t think it will work. The actors no longer look like they did then. Plus the fact that one died in the movie, and one is dead in real life. I don’t think it would have the same feel.
Perhaps with a whole new cast and different perspective? (Don’t replace the crew with different actors, but have a whole new crew and ship)
*shrug*
Agreed on every point. This is a recipe for disappointment.
They put too many conditions on it. I’ll be excited if it occurs, but I don’t expect it will.
Cookies are in the oven. Now it’s time to clean this house
Those Fox execs are asleep at the wheel. They had the means to make Fire Fly a Buffy level of success and let it pass by. I think a new Fire Fly set chronologically 11 year after the movie could work. Nathon with one or two original cast with some younger new crew, facing a new situations would be my hope. The world that Joss created has a lot of untold story potential.
Here here!!
With Joss at the helm this could work.
Also (with Joss at the Helm) there is a LOT of room in the Firefly world for spinoffs. Action taking place on any number of the planets they visited with any number of the surviving characters.
… basically, give Joss a Steamer trunk load of cash, say “Firefly Universe” and leave him alone to do his thing.
I’d sign up for that!
House nice and clean ( at least the main floor is). Time for a break
There’s a cat outside. Seriously, we’ve had a foot of snow (ok 26cm) in the last few days and someone let their cat outside. Feel sorry for the poor thing. It’s trying to walk through the snow that’s almost as tall as it is. I don’t let my cat out any time let alone when it’s cold and snowy
Interesting. At a glance, it seems to be missing some crucial points.
I don’t get the point of the article. Besides missing some crucial ideas and essential bands, it seems to just be an ad for new doom bands found on bandcamp. Which is fine but that’s not what the article advertised
What I was afeared of.
RE: Firefly reboot
I’m thinking it would have a tough time at this point, even if they got most of the remaining original actors back in some capacity.
The biggest factor is that there is simply a lot more quality Sci-Fi on TV these days compared to back then. I don’t even have time to keep up with all the shows I’d like to. Sure, there will be some built in audience of browncoats, but they weren’t enough to keep the series going originally and the movie didn’t bring anyone new to the audience. I’m not convinced that the new show would be able to stand out enough.
Crap mini joke for the evening:
What do you call a robot who always takes the long way?
…..
….
And you know what — even with the absence of hyperfit super-powered slugging out big CGI battles, Hidden Figures managed somehow to an excellent movie. Some dramatic liberties assumed, but still a great story. It feels like an excellent companion piece to The Right Stuff.
To celebrate I shall jump off a cliff! Who’s with me?
So the girl-child wanted to stop into PacSun at the mall. I was shocked to spot oldskool Metallica and Slayer (!) t-shirts on the table in there next to Nirvana t-shirts. And Grateful Dead next to Joy Division on another table.
For $40.
Don’t ask the 20 somethings if those shirts are worn to be Ironic.
Just don’t.
Don’t do it. My daughter at least has the knowledge to know that the Nirvana “Smile” shirt is a “sell out”.
the rest… holy shit. wtf
I would never. As crazy as it seems to pay $40 for a t-shirt at a concert, it is beyond ludicrous to pay that for a t-shirt at the mall. Or anywhere.
I adore my $35-$50 concert shirt collection.
Got my trip booked for the KC Deadpan meetup. I guess I’m committed now.
I’ve bought rubber wall paper just for you.
So I guess Van is moving in :p
Off to London for another day trip.
Because I am late coming back to the party…
Tell me about this meet up in Kansas City?
We are planning on meeting up around the eclipse August 17 -21st roughly. We would love to see you if you are available.
We are coming in for the weekend. Then we are going to watch the solar eclipse on the 21st in KC. Most of us will then be leaving on the 22nd.
It would be great to see you again, Jack! It’s been over 10 years (holy shit).
Morning Pan
Today’s Google Doodle was a bit of a time sink
I think I may watch a movie today. I wonder what I have recorded.
I found today’s movie. After lunch you will all be subjected to this little beauty.
It’s been awhile so I’m going to go over the rules.
There may or may not be spoilers
There will definitely be spelling errors
There may or may not be R rated content
Audience participation is encouraged
With that in mind, I give you Darwin
The PVR write up: In an oppressive future where everyone’s only friend is their computer, on sad and lonely young man dares to venture out in search of human contact
Only Two of the three items needed to make a perfect movie, language and violence
Men have become the tools of their tools
– Henry David Thoreau (1854)
“tools”
Here comes the sun
And the bad guys
He’s having a nightmare
Ok, I might see a problem already
He misses his mommy
Oh, never mind. They seemed to have addressed the problem
Reboot
He’s staring at her busom
Watch out for claw gangs
Everyone types in short form
he spend his whole life in a chair
Mom sleeps a lot
Nosebleed
Sleeping by “firelight”
Mom locked him away
He sees a dog
Continue working
Why is he digging a big ass hole anyway?
It’s raining again
Lightning hit his home
Powered is down to 20%
It’s become a leave or die situation
Manual override
I wonder if those are a set or if they really do exist somewhere
Oh no!
He lives!
Going down memory lane
Credit unavailable
That’s it, he’s dead.
How cute, he’s afraid of a mole
He found his tractor
The dog barks
He’s afraid of a mole but not of a German shepherd?
Daybreak
Who are you?
Farmers
The chimes. The chimes!
All clear
Feeding the dweller
Dara and Darwin, how sweet
Fruit salad for dessert
He really needs a shower
They live off grid
They eat grids?
😆
Tea
Hot
They’re communicating
When did he wash his face?
Sun tan lotion
Playing tag
He tires quickly
Goodnight
When did he move from mattress to hammock?
He’s all wet
She had to teach him how to wear underwear
They hear a noise
I don’t know
Teaching him to talk and read and write
Drone!
They’re going to find you
The claws don’t exist
Back story
We are the criminals
Mom!
Caught!
Brain scans
Was it a dream?
19
If you’re happy and you know it clap your hands
Playing in the river
“I like to feel it all over me”
I looked for you
I think I love you
Such face time
Such = suck
Dancing
That’s a waltz?
Why did she want to switch towels?
Almost caught
Beth blames darwin
Where’s Darwin ?
There he is
I can’t stay
It’s warm enough I opened a window. Kitty’s happy
Good bye
Sand
Callin mommy
If he’s never been outside his dwelling, how does he know where mommy lives?
Mommy called the cops
He lied to the authorities
Mom looks terrible
Mommy smokes
He touched her. Moms not impressed
They knew!
Wait. Who was operating the drone?
Darwin returns
Awww.
They just took his word for it?
Wow, that’s trust
Fin.
You know, I liked this movie. It was quiet and understated. Yes, it had a few flaws, but then, what movie doesn’t?
The only cast member I recognize is Senator Jackie from House of Cards. Was she the mom?
If you mean Molly Parker, she was a mom but not his mom. Darwin’s mom only had about five minutes or so on screen. The other mom had a fair amount of screen time.
Sometimes resistance is just make sure as many people hear about these shenanigans as is possible.
Or as the crew of Serenity put it – You can’t stop the signal.
Interesting analogy. I was thinking about this the other day. . . if Firefly is going to be picked up again, then I think it needs to show how the masses learned of the atrocities their government had committed (after the events of the movie), but still didn’t give a shit. That would be a more accurate reflection of reality.
I am the terror that flaps in the night!
I am the switch that derails your train!
“I am the thing that goes bump in the night!
I am the neurosis that requires a five-hundred-dollar-an-hour shrink!”
…
Helluva children’s book. What is that from?
Darkwing Duck
“One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Orange Shit Gibbon”
CP: The Best Ever Death Metal Band In Denton — The Mountain Goats
They are interviewing young kids about Vanentine’s Day
Interviewer: can you kiss in valentines’ day:
Kid one: only if it’s your valentine
Kid two: you can kiss other people as long as your valentine isn’t looking
Enjoyed John Wick 2, not as good as the first one, but good nonetheless.
Not as good as Dog Wick either, I assume
Certainly not!
John Wick 2: Wick Harder
John Wick 2: The Wickening
John Wick 2: Keanu Boogaloo
(and hopefully someday) Point Break 2: Point Broken
Tasty Indian/Pakistani hole in the wall VD dinner.
….Probably shouldn’t say “hole in the wall” and “VD” in the same sentence.
I’m disappointed that ‘hole in the wall’ restaurant is not literally food served from a hole in the wall.
I pictured a street side cart in Blade Runner (the movie).
Yes!
Boy, LoPan is full of <3 on FB this VD Day.
<3
Just for one certain hole-in-the-wall kind of guy….
Wickin 2: Keanu Boogaloo is definitely a worthy sequel. The elderly-ish couple in the row with us walked out halfway through, if that gives you any indication of the tone.
Crapjoke for the day:
A teenage boy had just passed his driving test and inquired of his father as to when they could discuss his use of the car.
His father said he’d make a deal with his son, “You bring your grades up from a C to a B average, study your Bible a little, and get your bloody hair cut. Then we’ll talk about the car.”
The boy thought about that for a moment, decided, he’d settle for the offer, and they agreed on it.
After about six weeks his father said, “Son, you’ve brought your grades up and I’ve observed that you have been studying your Bible, but I’m pissed off that you haven’t had your hair cut.”
The boy said, “You know, Dad, I’ve been thinking about that, and I’ve noticed in my studies of the Bible that Samson had long hair, John the Baptist had long hair, Moses had long hair, and there’s even strong evidence that Jesus had long hair.”
“Did you also notice they all walked everywhere they went?!!”
Hmm.
I can’t seem to find your coat of many colors.
Giving the benefit of the doubt, I think he actually just tripped over the name “Trudeau” basically saying Tru-Trudeau.
I don’t think Canada should be overly offended
I pay attention to Huffington Post the same as I pay attention to Fox News… which is to say I don’t.
I don’t pay much attention either. If I find something interesting, I’ll look into more credible sources and make up my own mind.
There is no question that the people Trump has brought in with him are the sort that foam at the mouth. However, this game where liberals try to parody every verbal misstep these guys take is a disservice to the cause. There is plenty (and I mean plenty) of crap that needs to be publicly criticized. But this kind of thing makes the left look petty and devalues the weight of its legitimate arguments.
Thing is. . . I think the *ONLY* way that any of the Trumped will ever change their minds and their upcoming votes will be through mockery, if the cultural tone everywhere they look shows then how orange and ridiculous their guy really is. They certainly won’t be swayed by facts and legit info.The more we portray 45 as a clown, the more they’ll feel inclined to vote differently in 4 years (maybe the Repubs will provide a better option in the primaries for the FoxNews faithful).
Yes, many of the Trumped will also dig in their heels and feel united under the oppressions of all those evil liberals – – but really, the hell with those people. Nothing will reach them.
But…but shame and mockery are how we got here in the first place isn’t it? Well… ok maybe not mockery. SURE! Let’s try it…
Also – – maybe he was just referencing “Sussudio.”
GREAT music article, tho disagree with some of the author’s takes.
” 1996 kicked off with the release of Seven Mary Three’s “Cumbersome”—a song that sounds like something ad execs who couldn’t actually afford Pearl Jam might commission for a beer commercial…”
while I really like that album this is extremely accurate.
Some of the folks here who worked in record store back then *coughJack* will find this near and dear methinks
Yes, thanks for the link! This does read like the playlist of my hours in the corporate record store.
It also reads like every ultradouche, smugger/smarter-than-thou music article I read in our in-store magazines – Spin, Rolling Stone, Replay – back then. Gahh, the smarm in that article could choke a horse.
He also disses everyone and everything, so I wouldn’t be too offended by any of his attacks.
Still…. well-written, and overflowing with good points and references.
DOGS EYE VIEW!!!!!! WTF remembers Dogs Eye View? Not I until this article!
It wouldnt be AV club if it wasnt full of smarm and written by someone was was probably 12 in 1996
A neat article, but I had to give up because of its length. I mostly agree with the points, but I think it is pretty easy to be critical of past trends than it is to create lasting ones. I also remember how dire the metal scene was in 1996. Dark times, and not in a good way. *snirt*
Yeah, I agree.
I had a line from Talking Heads running through my mind reading the article: “Same as it ever was”. It’s not like any of this is new. Most industries have similar patterns. It also reminds me of how people like the author like to say, “I listen to *good* music.” But, good is a very subjective thing.
My biggest problem is the author tries to ascribe a narrative to something that just evolved organically. The music world is huge, with many people being influence by all sorts of things. There are some key players, at any time, that really set the tone to an “era”; the rest are playing “catch-up” in a way. And, let’s face it, artists need to get paid.
I think that was his point? The tru alt scene evolved into something completely anti of what it was formed to be in the first place. And to be fair… there were a LOT of shitty shitty barely one hit wonder bands that year in that new…genre… for lack of a better word. It hit all at once and melted away nearly as fast. But look at the bands now still touring and making very good records like Garbage, Pearl Jam, Weezer (their latest anyway). This time frame really did wash away the chum from the rind. No that’s not a saying I know…
Off to The recycling depot. Then it’s gas and a car wash.
Once again the excitement overwhelms
There’s a bit of a line up at the car wash
I decided to indulge myself and got an ice capp from Tim’s on the way home. Yum
CP: Move — Saint Motel
Another note on John Wick 2: Wick With A Vengeance. . .
No blurry.
A lot of scenes Fantastic Beasts and Rogue One were really blurry to my screwed up eyesight, but they’re also CGI-everything, while John Wick looked to be primarily real actors doing real things.
H.R.861 – The Environmental Protection Agency shall terminate on December 31, 2018.
– The bill, introduced by Florida Republican Matt Gaetz and co-sponsored by Kentucky’s Thomas Massie, Mississippi’s Steven Palazzo, and Georgia’s Barry Loudermilk doesn’t bother with anything like wondering what happens to the data the agency collects, or the enforcement the agency carries out. It doesn’t sweat the details of employees or contracts. There’s nothing about what happens to the Clean Air Act, or the Clean Water Act, or the Endangered Species Act, or … anything at all.
My favorite was the Nokia 5160 and yes… I do have 2 of them sitting right here because I was trying to decide how to clear off their memory and then find them a new home.
Still, I could dig on a 3310.
That sounds like something a hipster might say. *eyes justaJOe curiously*
So the oldest of the Deadpan Auxillary went with 300 classmates to see “Hidden Figures”. She confessed she had concerns that they would all ignore the film and just visit throughout. She reports however, that they all really got into it and spontaneous applause broke out various times throughout the film.
She said it is now one of her top all time favorite films.
#hopeforthefuture?
Excellent! My daughter loved it too.
I enjoyed it so much I didn’t buy the book the film was based on as I didn’t want to be disappointed in the Hollywoodisation of the story.
I should make my daughter watch it with me.
You might get reported if you tie her to the chair.
No objection to the Doctor being a woman but not her.
I also have no problem with the Doctor changing gender … but somehow this feels forced.
Well last time there were many rumor that said Idris Elba was definitely going to be the next Doctor. So, I’ll wait and see what actually happens.
I have no objections for Ms. Swinton, but I don’t watch the series either.
Hrm. Reacting only to your conversation, not the article itself:
Intelligent, strange-looking, does eccentric well – – that’s why she was cat as the Ancient One. I think she’d be fine, but my shilling says it won’t be her.
CP: (The Majestic Tale of) An Idiot With a Box — Murray Gold
In a weird way, I think Swinton is sort of a conventional choice, meaning she fits the odd quirky stereotype that other “Doctors” have been. I would prefer Hayley Atwell.
I think it depends more on the theme that they want for the Doctor. Quirky isn’t always the main point, though it is a part. I also think they will consider the how this will play with Missy. I’m not sure Swinton is the best choice.
Morning Panites
I put on the news this morning. So far, nothing exciting
I keep seeing a trend for the food trucks to pair up with breweries. I often try to get to new breweries by choosing them for dinner while on travel with work colleagues. It’s hard to do that when the potential “dinner option” is gourmet grilled cheese. Not that I didn’t pull that off two days ago, but this guy was pretty easy going and not that hungry.
The food truck thing does feel kinda like a fad – – but it is fun, and we have found a few good ones.
It’s still tough to shake the stigma of those dirty meals-on-wheels trucks, though. There are still plenty of those guys out there too.
Food trucks here rival restaurants in quality and price. I’m not kidding, they take themselves extremely seriously and, much like restaurants, they are hit and miss. See, 60-70% of breweries here (an estimation from observation) don’t serve food. They are just tap rooms that invite 3 or 4 food trucks a week to satiate hunger. It’s a win win win combination for all involved. The brewery/food truck/consumer has become an amazing closed ecosystem here.
#themoreyoudidntwanttoknow
CP: Do You REally Believe in Santa? — Murray Gold
I will say, if they cast a woman for the Doctor, I can’t wait to see what Murray Gold does with the score. 😀
It’s the middle of February and every day this week, today included, I’ve had to open the window because it’s been so warm. Many places in Alberta broke records yesterday day. The weather sure is screwy this year
Hrm. Politics and weather broke the conversation.
Next up — sports!
Well I did think about asking Rhettro if there was any temptation to go see the Royals at Spring training, but I thought better of it. :p
Had a busy morning.
Besides my normal cleaning (but not cookies 🙁 ), I went to the hardware store and got a new shower head for the washroom.
Kitty was being a dope and got wet when I installed it. 😆
Some cats have this weird fascination with the shower. 🙂
Whenever I’m in the shower she will sit outside the shower door and meow constantly. However, if I open the door or get her a little bit wet, she hates it.
Sometimes she’s such a cat.
CP: Tornado — Wintergatan
Attempt #2 at a frozen wood-fired pizza on the smoker.
Confession: I’ve never read or seen Wuthering Heights. (except the semaphore version)
Even worse (as a Brit) I haven’t either, but I know enough about the story to get the joke.
I have been Haworth though and seen the home of the Bronte sisters.
CP: Dystopia (The Earth Is On Fire) — YACHT
I made the mistake of watching a video of a guy with pliers extracting some long piece of litter from a turtle’s nostril. Jesus Cristo, it’s a never-ending anxiety attack. Don’t watch. And don’t litter.
Best quote from the article. Anyway, this news makes me happy.
Morning Pan
I wish all weekends were three day weekends.
Well … I survived “President’s Day”.
For those who aren’t in the US this used to be the day we set aside to honer those who have led this country.
Now, due to a recent executive order, it is a day during which ALL crime is legal for the President and all police, fire, and medical emergency services remain unavailable. Restrictions do prohibit the President from disturbing government officials “ranking 10”, as well as the use of all weapons above Class 4 (explosive devices such as grenades, rocket launchers, and bazookas). So far though, Congress has shown no interest in holding the current President accountable for having broken those very few rules.
…wait … that may not be right. I may be thinking of the plot of “The Purge”.
… or something that happened in Sweden.
The cat is mad at me because I won’t share my breakfast
BTW – watch Legion.
The first episode was brilliant! As Jack described, very David Lynchian but in the good ways. I actually watched it twice and was captivated both times.
2nd episode was “good” but (for me) it couldn’t quite sustain the level of WTF that the first episode had.
I’m looking foreword to the 3rd episode. For me, it usually takes 3 episodes to really tell if a show is going to really work.
I admit to partial TL;DR, but this seems like a well-written, deep take on a mostly-forgotten movie.
I haven’t seen it since it was first released on VHS. I recall young me being unimpressed, but a couple of scenes were memorable. This makes me kinda want to give it another go.
I’ve seen it a couple times and I think it was an okay movie. There were some clever parts but it was rarely really funny and if I recall, the critiques of the work-a-day lifestyle were a little too obvious. It was unconventional for the time, but ultimately fell short of being a masterpiece.
Which matches Young Me’s assessment. Maybe it’s just our brain clouds which prevent us from really appreciating this movie.
Out of curiosity I had to check the IMDB link for JVTV and it has a 5.7 rating. Which you wouldn’t know based on the first 10 pages of 10 star reviews there. I wonder if there are people who clamor for the other Hank’s movie that I think is comparable, “The Man with One Red Shoe”. I see it rates a 5.6.
That seems to match my remembrance of it as well.
I recall liking it but also have the feeling that it wasn’t quite what it could have (should have?) been.
*sounds of rushing wind*
I stayed up way to late last night watching “CBGB” on Netflix. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1786751/
A 2013 film starring Alan Rickman and telling the story of that club.
Wow.
I knew about that place and knew that a lot of Bands had played there in their early days but I didn’t realize it’s crucial importance to the whole punk/underground music scene. The film does take a few liberties with the facts but all in all, if you are a fan of any of the non-pop music from the late 70’s/early to mid-80s, you should check out this film.
If you
I never made it to CBGB’s. :-/
Although, by the time I was old enough to go, it was already way past its prime.
Past prime or not, I would have just loved to go. Talk about a landmark of culture
Eight kinds of bacon!! wowza
The Oink Cafe: applewood smoked, jalapeno, honey cured, sugar cured, apple cider, pepper, hickory, or chef’s choice.
I’m going with pepper.
*you can order a flight of bacon
And that place is right up the block from a similar place called The Salty Sow. We could do a Cholesterol Crawl..
Sounds like you are pigging out!
Like you are in hog heaven!
Like you have found the EIGHTH degree of Kevin Bacon.
It’s Wednesday so it must be Llandudno.
That’s not even a real place. You’re just making shit up now.
He really is. Next he’ll tell you that the “u” is pronounced like an “i”.
Ha! That’s possibly my favorite Deadpan bit of all time.
I bet he has a wallet that says “Bad Motherfucker” on it.
Stay on target …
In the not-too-distant future—not next Sunday, but a bit under two months from now—the Satellite of Love will grace our skies once more as Netflix has announced the release date of the show’s revival: Friday, April 14.
The Trappist System? Will we encounter a bunch of beer-brewing monks when we get there?
We can only hope they are a sweet, malt-based life form ad not a bitter, hop based race.
with a few coffee notes.
My god, it’s full of bubbles. . .
1 Devil on Mars – final draft 2 Jack Mangan
2 Rolling In the Deep ADELE
3 Omens At The End of the World – final Jack Mangan
4 Jar Of Hearts Christina Perri
5 My Immortal Evanescence
6 nese6-final – Rabbit Knees Jack Mangan
7 90something – alternate levels mix – official version Jack Mangan
8 Bangarang Skrillex
9 Yesterday The Beatles
10 He Is Ghost B.C.
11 Humpty Hearts 4 Jack Mangan
12 Red Dust Castle 3 – Final mix Jack Mangan
13 Cry Baby [Clean] Melanie Martinez
14 Stripsearch Faith No More
15 Adagio for TRON (Venaccio Remix) Daft Punk
16 A Thousand Years Christina Perri
17 Hungry Like The Wolf Duran Duran
18 15 15 15 03.15. Slade – Run Run Away Slade
19 Set Fire to the Rain ADELE
20 Bring Me To Life Evanescence
21 Captain and Science Officer 3 Jack Mangan
22 One With the Stillness Jack Mangan
23 Photon Meters Jack Mangan
24 Perfect Green Woman __ True Final Jack Mangan
25 Separate Nation 4 Jack Mangan
Sure is a lot of Evanescence in there…. not judging just surprised
I like both of those songs quite a bit, but they’re also both on my daughter’s playlist.
My iPod top play count analytics say a lot about me:
Mainly:
— I spend a lot of “quality control” plays on my mashup creations.
— I spend a lot of time playing songs on my daughter’s playlist.
— How the hell did “Run Runaway” get in the Top 20?
Del Shannon?
Ah Slade, fun song though.
Finished watching Hacksaw Ridge. It was quite good, once you got past the few Christian pandering moments that Gibson put in.
Oh really? Was it that egregious?
The opening monologue wasn’t necessary, and one visual from the end was a bit much for me. Aside from that, I think the movie did a good job covering Doss’ amazing story.
I was kind of hesitant seeing that film but I’ll have to check it out.
morning Pan
Another hubbiless evening.
Anyone who thinks teachers stop working when the kids go home has never been married to one.
Stupid education of developing young minds.
:-/
I’m having lunch with the boss today. I think I’ll make funny faces at her, just because I can.
I had about 30 minutes to play on my Xbox but NOOOoooo.
Since I FOOLISHLY allowed the Xbox to perform an update last time I used it (I’ve been telling the update to “piss off” for years as it was working just fine for me)… it was now demanding that I sign in with an xbox live account before letting me continue !
I’ve been playing on this thing for years without having to sign in. I don’t play on-line games or collaborative games, I have no need to sign on. I have my console and I have the game disc and I just want to play the damn game.
… but NOOOOooo. Microsoft wants me to “sign on” before it will let me do this! Why the hell should I have to let them know every time I want to play a game I bought on a system I bought?
Bottom line – I didn’t have an Xbox live account to sign on with. Or at least if I do … it has been so many years since I have used it that I have no idea what it is or was.
So. I don’t get to continue playing my game.
Boooo Microsoft. Booo on you.
Stormy Weather, I love you,
Stormy Weather, however I also hate you
I came to Wales to see a Castle
But you denied access by blowing too hard
Stormy Weather, stormy weather,
Piss off!
I’m chuckling under my breath
CP: Light In The Tunnel/Human Race — Red Rider
The one thing I do when hubby isn’t home is eat foods he doesn’t like. Tonight’s dinner will be cabbage rolls
Love me some cabbage rolls!
Can I just puke now?
Sure, just do it in an environmental friendly way.
As an aside, I’m of two minds on this subject. In grade school, we got cabbage biscuits that emitted an odor of rotting vegetables. Later on I was introduced to authentic German ones called bierocks that were exceedingly delicious. The winning formula seems to be less cabbage, more spice, better bread.
So the secret to good cabbage is less cabbage?
Yep!
Steve Martin and Bruce Campbell are also of two minds
Bierocks, Runzas, Colcannon, cabbage rolls are all yummy. But I’m a veggie eater.
Don’t know what’s for lunch yet. Not meeting for another half hour. Will decide then when I look at the menu
Hmmm.
I need to figure out how to get my computer to “accept cookies” from The Energizer Bunny.
We are gaming with a new couple this weekend. It’s always tough when you have someone new as you don’t have a feel for what kind of games they would like.
Mumbly Peg is always a good time.
It’s snowing. Go figure
I might as well be here with it being 5C, 41F.
I wonder if it’s going to stop snowing at any point in the near future
It took most of the day but the cookies are finally in the oven
JFC. You never know where the crazy person is, who’s going to do something violent and tragic. Just walking down a street in an American town.
It’s time to go live on a beach somewhere.
Seriously. This species is overrun with crazies.
Given that my recent Facebook quiz informed me that I had a perfect politically moderate brain, I made the only logical second step. I joined the ACLU. I don’t have the time or the energy to make all the political fights, so I’ve hired a team to do it in my place. 🙂
On your team, can I be the Reince to your Priebus?
My daughter is suddenly crazy for the Rush song, “Tom Sawyer,” after hearing it on the Goldbergs. Never seen the show myself, but that alone makes it awesome.
That is awesome. 😀
Great show from what I’ve seen/heard. It’s about Adam Goldberg growing up in the 1980s. Kevin Smith actually directed an episode about Adam and his father going to see the Michael Keaton Batman in 1989. I’ve not see a lot of episodes but it has that 1980’s nostalgia factor that I think I’d like
CD: Popping in and out of George Hrab’s live stream for his 500th show.
Not to be petty, but am I the only one who thinks he’s extremely overrated?
No, I gave up on him a couple years ago. Reasons are withheld
Since musically he’s pretty small fry, I hard to see how he is overrated.
+find
Catchup post to reply to several of the last few comments:
I agree, the 60 Lines Project was one of my favorite Deadpan bits ever, too.
Van – I have been to GB, twice, as a child, and some of my fondest memories are of visiting ruined castles. It is really pretty 🙂
Jack – awesome to learn that you’re still doing mashups. 🙂 Here’s my current Top 25 Most Played from my iPod, at this exact moment (I’ll do Title / Artist / Album format, for clarity and because most of these are from soundtracks):
The Man’s Too Strong / Dire Straits / Brothers In Arms
Imperial March / John Williams / Star Wars: Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back (Original Soundtrack)
The First Visit / Geoffrey Burgon / Brideshead Revisited (Original Soundtrack)
Behind Blue Eyes / The Who / Who’s Next
A Day Without Rain / Enya / A Day Without Rain
Vader’s Redemption / Ian Gordon / Theme Tweak: Volume One
Inner Light / 2002 / The Emerald Way
Fallen Embers / Enya / A Day Without Rain
Colonel Bogey March / HM Royal Marines / The Sounds of England
Another Answer Came / 2002 / The Emerald Way
Silver Inches / Enya / A Day Without Rain
One By One / Enya / A Day Without Rain
Anywhere Is / Enya / The Memory of Trees
Going To Brideshead / Geoffrey Burgon / Brideshead Revisited (Original Soundtrack)
Blue Danube Waltz / J. Strauss / 2001: A Space Odyssey (Original Soundtrack)
Flora’s Secret / Enya / A Day Without Rain
China Roses / Enya / The Memory of Trees
For Baby (For Bobbie) / John Denver / John Denver’s Greatest Hits
The Throne Room and End Title / John Williams / Star Wars: Episode IV: A New Hope (Original Soundtrack)
Stay Awake / Julie Andrews / Mary Poppins (Original Soundtrack)
Fade to Black / Metallica / Ride the Lightning
Smile / Pinkie Pie / My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic (Original Soundtrack)
The Saga Begins / Weird Al Yankovic / Running with Scissors
Rebel Yell / Billy Idol / Greatest Hits
Velvet Green / Jethro Tull / Songs from the Wood
I love the eclectic playlist, Amy! Especially Metallica and the My Little Pony SDTK right next to each other.
This list gets a thumbs up from me.
Thanks, Rhettro! That means a lot to me, coming from you. 🙂
🙂
Also, Rhettro – thanks for the character sheet. Hope that means gaming plans are moving forward. 🙂
Not Twitter feed. I don’t subscribe to twitter. All over my FaceBook feed.
*sigh* is the day over yet?
I hope they managed a last-minute nod to Bill Paxton.
Jennifer Aniston did, but he was not included in the montage that I could see.
The true American crime is INSURANCE COMPANIES!!!!
Truer words. . .
Yep.
I watched “Rock the Kasbah” on Netflix the other night. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3164256/?ref_=nv_sr_1
Really enjoyed it. Bill Murray doing “Bill Murray” but it works for this film. A little action, a little comedy, a little suspense and I thought … a bunch of heart.
… and how did this comment end up here?
CP: Somebody Tried To Steal My Car — Super700
Sorry Bose, but I ain’t paying 600 quid for a sound bar for a 500 quid TV.
There is the proverbial bull in the China shop and then there is me trying to learn Tai Chi from a YouTube video.
The bull is more elegant…cough
I used to work with a guy who gave Tai Chi classes during lunch breaks. Which was at an IT company, which meant that we never had classes.
I tried to learn through videos after that, but it was nigh-impossible. Too many nuances. Find a class or an instructor.
I second Jack’s recommendation and add that there are many different styles/schools of Tai Chi. If one doesn’t work for you, then another might. I’ve always wanted to try Mulan style, but I learned the yang style which worked well for me.
Class ain’t going happen, far too self conscious for that.
I had an interesting discussion with someone about SpaceX a few weeks ago.
They were going on about how much cheeper it was for SpaceX to operate because, unlike NASA, as a private company they didn’t have to have all of the many layers of safety procedures and double/triple checking of every bolt, rivet and bulb to make sure they wouldn’t fail.
I question whether that was actually a “good” thing, given you can’t pull over and call for AAA while in space.
Today I finish December’s accounting. Just in time to start on January. *sigh*
Torment: Tides of Numenera comes out today. I look forward to playing it.
A friend has been talking about it. I haven’t played the previous game, so I wasn’t paying too much attention to this one.
Instead, I’ll be playing Horizon Zero Dawn.
I want to play that but it’s not out on PC
The previous game came out a bajillion years ago. I’m pretty sure you can play the new one without the old out.
I’ve also been reading the related short stories. Mur Lafferty wrote one of them.
Just got work to approve travel to Phoenix for a conference on May 22-23 (Monday/Tuesday). If I could fly out on Friday, is anyone available to hang out over the weekend? Bonus points if I can crash with someone over the weekend.
Let’s discuss, TRA! I think that’s a weekend with young-uns for us, but it would be cool to see you while you’re in town.
So Middlesbrough Transport Bridge rocked!
..and rolled in the wind…
(reposted from the random spot it was inserted above)
I watched “Rock the Kasbah” on Netflix the other night. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3164256/?ref_=nv_sr_1
Really enjoyed it. Bill Murray doing “Bill Murray” but it works for this film. A little action, a little comedy, a little suspense and I thought … a bunch of heart.
Not ringing a bell. I almost always like Bill Murray as Bill Murray, so that’s not discouraging at all.
The real question: will Shareef like it?
Anyone here a fan of the band- Haim?
I like the song, Days Are Gone.
They sound like Tegan ans Sara to me.
I fear Essbee will have to sacrifice you to Tegan and Sara now.
Hey!
Well…well…well… look who we have here 😉
*Scribbles in notebook* “Make reference to Tegan and Sara to get EssBee to appear.”
Dunno em. Will look.
I’m more into Feldman than Haim.
I’m more into Hart than Feldman and Haim
As stated on Vanny boy’s Facebook… our new band name is “Scarred Bonce”. End of story.
I think “Vanny Boy” would also be a perfectly acceptable band name.
First folk-metal style single…
“appear”
Ok, try this for size, having a discussion with a friend about long distance contact with family and friends.
Friend claims all long distance communication with friends and family distorts relationships. It gives the illusion that the person is there with you when they aren’t and are poor substitutes for the person being actually there.
Which in a way I agree, but often there is no option.
Right. Is it preferable from that viewpoint have no contact over long-distance?
I still sometimes pause to note just how historically revolutionary and new and unheard-of our age of instant global communication really is.
I don’t know how you’re shocked anymore at what this current fucktard monster fuck is causing to happen in this country.
goddammit rhett…
Not surprised but still WTF. Glad my visa exemption doesn’t run out till next year.
Great seats and incredible music for Experience Hendrix. Thanks, Pixie. (can’t remember if these were Xmas or birthday)
Any night where you shake hands with Billy Cox and Zakk Wylde can’t be all bad.
Tre cool
And not the Green Day one. I mean that sounds amazing. Well done
Neato, did you get to chat with Zakk at all?
Y’ever grab a handle of whiskey, see that it’s 2/3 full, and think, “boy, I’d better make a liquor run tonite”?
You watched the address last night didn’t you?
Ha!
Guys!!! Guys… what do you do when you are jamming to Air Supply, enjoying maaaaaaaaaaaaaybe a bit too much whiskey, and realize you have to be at work in 8 hours? Hmmm? Guys? Gals? Guysgals? Guls?
Call in sick.
Morning Pan
Today I let the vampires drain me, then I have lunch with my Boo
I have this stuck in my mind after getting to the end of “Life Is Strange”. It’s a really good game, especially if you like Telltale style games.
Jack. Is the you at you mangan address still working? My email bounced.
Nope. I’m straight gmail now. I only have so much battle in me, and Yahoo doesn’t merit.
Try sphericaljackm – – or mjackmangan (they both go to the same place).
Stupid gmail. I did a search for you and only saw the you at you. But, as soon as I pasted in Spherical it popped right up. Grrrr.
“Hey cool!”, I said. “Soundgarden is coming to a fairly small venue in May and that’s one band I’ve yet to see!”, I said.
*type type type type go to order tickets*
82$ after fees for ONE ticket.
“Fuck no. Pass.”, I said.
Black hole son, black hole.
I won’t come.
Iggy traded to LA Kings for conditional draft pick. I’m glad Iggy is off this dog shit team and can actually contend now, but I swear to god if this team is not gutted buy the end of the day I am NOT renewing my season tickets that I do not have!
Seriously tho… make today count, Crapalanche
I want our 2020 meetup to be at the Star Wars theme park they’re opening in 2019
At Disneyheim?
OH OH OH!
I’d be willing to go to either crazy state for you all
$82?!
Now, if those were Tegan and Sara tickets. . .
Totally reasonable for Tegan and Sara
Look at that it’s Pavlov’s Essbee.
A comment like that could get your bell rung.
CP: Stand Or Fall — The Fixx
I finally got around to looking up something that I noticed in Stranger Things. I had wondered if the government building was the same one from the move The Manhattan Project. It isn’t, it’s just a reference. Still cool though.
CP: Stranger Things Soundtrack
Free Fire was a fun film, the Q&A session was interesting.
Even better the two assholes behind me, who were planning to disrupt the Q&A session didn’t get picked..hahahahahahaha
Holy shit, At the Drive-In reunited and is touring in support if a new album. Holy shit….
Morning Pan
Kitty goes in to the vet today for her quarterly ear checkup. She loves these trips :ermm:
The first of three loads of laundry are in the washer. At five loads a week, sometimes I”m not sure if we’re the dirtiest people I know or the cleanest
That sounds about right for us too.
Ditto and Lo – Pixies in Denver 10/18
That might be worth a road trip. None of my friends are Pixie fans. 🙁
I just wish Kim was still in the band. I like Paz a LOT but it’s not the same without Kim’s voclas
Agree!
CP: Yolo (Instrumental) — BAND-MAID
Oh the humanities …
As a precautionary, severe weather measure I opened up my storm shelter yesterday … only to discover that a half case of the hard cider I bottled back in the fall had DETONATED!
Don’t know when it had happened as there was no sign of liquid on the floor but GLASS everywhere.
On today’s agenda – carefully remove the UXB’s from the box, rinse the powdered glass fragments off of them and get them in the fridge, which should stop the fermentation process and render them … less excitable.
On a more positive note – I tried one of the survivors last night and it was the best tasting cider I think I have ever had.
Now that’s a hard cider!
This is why I make you sign a disclaimer before handing you one.
– Not suitable for sufferers of motion sickness.
– May be considered frightening.
– Consumers must be in good health and not affected by medical problems, such as heart, back or neck problems, which might be worsened by this experience.
– Expectant mothers should not ride.
– Not suitable for children under 16 years of age. Children between the ages of 16 and 21 or really anyone else. It would be best if you were accompanied by an adult when on this attraction.
Warning: Pregnant women, the elderly, and children under 10 should avoid prolonged exposure to Cider.
Caution: Cider may suddenly accelerate to dangerous speeds.
Cider contains a liquid core, which, if exposed due to rupture, should not be touched, inhaled, or looked at.
If Cider begins to smoke, get away immediately. Seek shelter and cover head.
Cider may stick to certain types of skin.
Wish we lived close, jaJ. I just opened my first bottle of my latest batch – a blonde ale. We could do tradesies!
I’m there…
Would soooo love to have our own little Brew Fest!
I do like the idea of keeping the bottles in a storm shelter, for exactly this reason. Think of the different level of disaster if that had happened in a spare room in the house.
So visited Jodrell Bank today for a look at the famous radio telescope.
Although the fact “Spoon” beat out “Sleater-Kinney” is bull and shit.
After reading that article, I now have a man-bun, a mangy beard, gauged earlobes, an espresso, and a pipe. . . . and I’m posting this comment using a typewriter.
(It’s a hipster overload)
Oh it’s awful. I was just impressed they knew who Boris was.
Here I think you dropped your horn rimmed glasses
Horizon Zero Dawn is beautiful. I’m not far into it, but so far it is fun. The voice actress for Aloy also is Chloe from Life Is Strange. It’s giving me a weird sort of whiplash. lol
CP: Precious Things — Tori Amos
Did I mention my heater went out Saturday night? Fortunately the temp went down into the 30’s (F) Sat and Sun night.
Turns out I needed a new blower fan and control board.
$1421.00 later I have a working HVAC system.
Oh … and my EXTENDED 10 year warranty? It ran out this last August. sweet
Speaking of house fun. . . we left to pick up one thing from the store last night, came home to find that the toilet had clogged AND the flapper had stuck open, which made for a lovely little flood. Luckily, the floor is tile, and we were only gone for a few minutes, so the flood wasn’t too bad. It could have been much worse.
DAMN YOU 20th CENTURY FOX, DAMN YOU ALL TO HELL!!!!!
This is the future that liberals want.
No mention of Deadpool 2 either.
Today we are making chocolate brownie cookies
THIS is the future that liberals want.
First we take some chocolate chips, a square of chocolate, and some butter and throw it all in the microwave to melt
I found out today that Hall and Oates and Tears for Fears are touring together this summer. I looked at the touring schedule and then realized that I’m turning into a fogey.
If you start to turn into John Fogerty you should seek help.
Well that is melting we will take some flower sugar and cocoa and mix it together
The chocolate is melted, so I added it to the flour sugar mixture
I also put in eggs and vanilla
Now I’m going to add in some unmelted chocolate chips
I’ve sprayed a couple of cookie sheets, now I’m going to drop the cookies off to the cookie sheets and put them in the oven
Well the cookies are in the oven I’m going to clean my kitchen up
Why does auto correct keep changing while to well?
I knew … but when the email warning from the credit card company arrives it just makes it worse –
“Hi, a credit card transaction was made above your chosen alert limit –
Amount: $ 1,421.28
Where: at CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEMS ”
*sigh* I haven’t even had my morning coffee yet.
Cookies will be ready in about five minutes. Once they’re out of the oven I have washrooms to clean
Washrooms are clean.
Time for a bit of a break. Once the stores open I’ll go out and get snacks and drinks for the weekend
Ha! I have YouTube as not accessible if I’m not on wifi.
It sure beats diggin’ a ditch.
Huzzah. I’m next in line
Went on line and got tickets for Logan. We will be seeing it on Sunday.
The first line of almost any story can be improved by making sure the second line is, “And then the murders began.”
– Marc Laidlaw
The sky above the port was the color of television, tuned to a dead channel. And then the murders began..
It was the best of times, it was the worst of times. And then the murders began.
It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife. And then the murders began.
CP: “Vaseline” Flaming Lips
Jesus loves me this I know, for the Bible tells me so. Little ones to him belong, they are weak but he is strong. Yes Jesus loves me. Yes Jesus loves me. Yes Jesus loves me. The Bible tells me so. And then the murders began.
Far out in the uncharted backwaters of the unfashionable end of the Western Spiral arm of the Galaxy lies a small unregarded yellow sun.
And then the murders began.
Mr. and Mrs. Dursley, of number four, Privet Drive, were proud to say that they were perfectly normal, thank you very much.
And then the murders began.
This is my favorite so far. And the creepiest one.
Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth, on this continent, a new nation, conceived in Liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal. And then the murders began.
There’s a lady who’s sure all that glitters is gold, and then the murders began.
A merry little surge of electricity piped by automatic alarm from the mood organ beside his bed awakened Rick Deckard, and then the murders began.
So there is a claim, that if the 11year delay in discovering the neutron had not happened, Germany would have built the first atomic bomb. And then the murders began.
Has the ring of truth to it. 😉
There was once a young man who wished to gain his Heart’s Desire. And then the murders began.
She came to him toward morning. And then the murders began.
… is the best that Corporal Bobby Shaftoe can do on short notice–he’s standing on the running board, gripping his Springfield with one hand and the rearview mirror with the other, so counting the syllables on his fingers is out of the question. And then the murders began.
Cryptonomicon! (right?)
We did see Logan. We did also see something about the Deadpool sequel.
Hooray! for Deadpool and his butt cheeks
The last question was asked for the first time, half in jest, on May 21, 2061, at a time
when humanity first stepped into the light. And then the murders began.
I used this site to double check my Pride and Prejudice opening line:
1 In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. 2 Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters.
3 And God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light. 4 God saw that the light was good, and he separated the light from the darkness. 5 God called the light “day,” and the darkness he called “night.” And there was evening, and there was morning—the first day. And then the murders began.
This.
Kramer: You’re wasting your life.
George: I am not. What you call wasting, I call living. I’m living my life.
Kramer: OK, like what? No, tell me. Do you have a job?
George: No.
Kramer: You got money?
George: No.
Kramer: Do you have a woman?
George: No.
Kramer: Do you have any prospects?
George: No.
Kramer: You got anything on the horizon?
George: Uh, no.
Kramer: Do you have any action at all?
George: No.
Kramer: Do you have any conceivable reason for even getting up in the morning?
George: I like to get the Daily News.
Kramer: And then the murders began.
Terrible! Just found out that Obama had my ‘wires tapped’ in Trump Tower just before the victory. Nothing found. This is McCarthyism! And then the murders began!
I’m picturing Obama in black slacks, black tactical turtle-neck sweater, black stocking cap, repelling down into a Utility shaft in Trump Tower. He’s got the small flashlight in his mouth because both hands are deftly undoing the catches on the access hatch to the telecommunications junction box. Now he is carefully, ever so carefully, connecting the jumper wires to a small box with some flashing LEDs … Suddenly, all the LEDs go solid green! HE’S IN!!
Now I am picturing trump’s tiny fingers fumbling with the TV remote as he bellows “Conway! SOmeone has been screwing with this thing again! Get in here and get FOX News and this damn thing.”
I really miss Obama.
Don’t you mean “OBUMMER”? *snort snort* Pass the ammo! *fart fart*
Well… the CRTs are certainly on their way out. But the stand up console (complete with buttons and joy sticks) with emulators are on the way in. I don’t think the lack of seeing the games on a CRT will totally kill the experience.
Heck with MAME and it’s ilk you can simulate the scan lines of the original CRTs.
For you comic book reading types, I have to recommend the latest Vison series from Marvel. I’m up to issue 10 of 12, and completely hooked. It’s seriously a crazy David Lynchian (that word again) suburban nightmare headtrip.
And I’ll recommend Black Panther and World of Wakanda. Both so good.
100% concur
UCF 23, UConn 32 and then the murders began
HA!
HA!
Just got back from seeing Logan. It was very… dark. Good, but still…
Oh you can officially take off the ‘BC’ part of the name now; thank Christ.
Monday, Monday, it’s time to travel to somewhere and later come back on the same day.
Morning Pan
At the end of the Deadpool trailer there was a bunch of text that went by. Just went on line to read what it said. It was a bit strange but I guess that’s to be expected.
Happy birthday, Lo!
Happy birthday, LoPan
…oh, and then the murders began
heh
It looks like we got some snow over night.
This is the future that liberals want.
And then the murders began.
Happy Birthday you god wanna be!
This God-of-no-flesh failed to realize that his drivers licence expires tomorrow and must now spend his b-day at the DMV. Joy!!!
Oh… and THEN the murders began
May the green eyed girls bring you plenty of good beer. Happy birthday
And happy birthday to the Lowest of Pans!
Wait. . .
Do immortal elder gods really count the years? No matter, Happy birthday Lo of the Pans!
You have to cut out his tongue and count the lines.
Thanks all. Tremendous 3 hours spent at the DMV. Sad!
Thank you for the great short lines at all the DMVS. Tremendous waiting! Make Birthdays Great Again!
Essbee! A REAL American! A real asset to the cause! Tremendous!
Be careful – – Loser Obama is wiretapping DMVs, trying to steal your tax dollars. Sad!
Bad or sick!
Jack/Rhett…thoughts? TBH I don’t know some of these newer bands but do know the “pioneers”.
Truth is, I don’t listen to any of those bands. There is some weird cross over from some Black Metal / Biker types that is racist and homophobic. Mostly dipshits that want to sing their dipshit notions. Metal as a genre is pretty vast and encompasses a lot of perspectives, so it would be hard for me to label it as specifically a Metal problem. More like a Nordic/Biker problem.
Yeah seems like.
I don’t know the bands they talk about. . . The comments (usually safe on AV Club) rightly blast the article and author for Heavy Metal fearmongering.
Most of the bands they mention are part of an out-there fringe that’s never been
It’s good to call out hateful scumbags, even ones with very little influence, lest any enlightened person mistakenly think them on-the-level (I’ve heard good press on Mayhem, for example; glad the article points out their shitty statements), but recognize that our real problem is forgiving assholes for horrible horrible things just because they’re celebrities – – whether they recognize their errors or not.
(Michael Vick
Chris Brown
Donald Trump
Cee-Lo
Lauryn Hill
Ben Rothelisgbegrer
Mel Gibson
etc)
I have great nostalgia for the hours I whiled away at B&N, back in the 90s.
Seems about right. TO be fair everytime we go into B&N we end up walking out and saying “ill get that cheaper online”
Is the DMV waits a real thing there? I’ve never waited more than a few minutes to update my driver’s license, register the car, *shrug*. Basically anything that requires me to go to Alberta Registries.
If you’re interested, here’s the Easter eggs found in the Deadpool trailer. Two pages of them
I’ve been the hell, I’ll spell it. I spell it DMV.
And those o you who’ve been there know precisely what I mean.
My DMV experience as a young driver in NJ was always always hellish. I was amazed at how nice and easy the Scottsdale one was when I moved out here. But then, I’ve also seen the one in North Phoenix, which is kinda worse than the waiting room in Beetlejuice.
My last experience with the DMV here in Texas was actually rather pleasant – getting my daughter’s permit. I was able to “get in line” on my phone and had pretty much no wait when we arrived.
For her actual driving test next month, I’ve got an appointment scheduled, so that should be a short episode as well.
Making History on Fox is goofy and kind of fun.
Lily Frankenstein. W…T…F
That Sam-I-Am, that Sam-I-Am, I do not like that Sam-I-Am. And then the murders began.
Morning Pan!
Hubby and I get up at 5am. Kitty knows this and starts bugging us around 4:30. It’ll be interesting to see how she is this weekend when the clocks change.
Crap joke for the day the day;
After dying in a car crash, three friends go to Heaven for an orientation session. They are all asked the same question: “When you are in your casket and family and friends are mourning over you, what would you like to hear them say about you?”The first guy responds: “I would like to hear them say that I was one of the greatest doctors of my time and a great family man”.The second guy says: “I would like to hear that I was a wonderful husband and a school teacher who made a huge difference in the children of tomorrow”.The third guy thinks for a while and then replies: “I guess I’d like to hear them say ‘Look – he’s moving!'”
I laughed!
Hubby got a crack in his windshield. Taking it in to get replaced today. Since both are beside the windshield place, I have to decide if I want McDonalds or KFC for lunch.
I see you, Republicans, pulling out the old welfare queen stereotype and dusting it off…
Poor people might have to choose between healthcare and iPhones.
“You see us? Quick! Look at what Trump’s doing!” *runs*
Well get this in the UK, moral indignation that a poor person has a big tv or can afford booze..WTF!
I recall seeing video of a homeless guy reclining on a shady sidewalk, with right-winger commentary saying, “Look how easy this guy has it! He looks so relaxed! What a life!”
Obama probably gave them shady sidewalks with our tax dollars. (sad)
Bad guy or sick!
I wanted just one person to pen an essay asking why trump hated capitalism and the cell phone industry so much. Clearly he is trying to put BIG GOVERNMENT in the way of businesses and AMERICAN JOBS once again!
As a comics snob I cannot recommend Image’s “Green Valley” high enough. It’s only 6 issues in. If you do wisely decide to take the trip, make sure to go in blind. This is one you don;t want spoiled!
How dare they have a DQ across the street from the windshield place! Don’t they know I have no willpower?
Stealing a meme going around for International Women’s Day.
Dream Band: Meshell Ndegeocello, Janet Weiss, Lizzo, Laura Jane Grace, Tegan Quinn, Carrie Brownstein, and Peaches
Oh!
Guitars: Nancy Wilson, Jennifer Batten
Keys: Tori Amos (or) Fiona Apple
Drums: Meytal Cohen
Vocals: Heike Langhans, Lauryn Hill
Bass: J.
Oh, I want to play!
Vocals: Chelsea Wolfe or Heike Langhans
Keys: Fiona Apple
Guitar: Tina S.
Bass: Dagna Silesia
Drums: Linda McDonald
I should’ve identified my players!
Janet – drums
Carrie – lead guitar
Laura Jane – guitar, vocals
Meshell – bass, vocals
Tegan – keyboard, vocals
Lizzo – lead vocals
Peaches – vocals, vulva rhythm section
I think my old bands would have been greatly improved by a vulva rhythm section.
Any room in this group for Ms. Bonnie Raitt on vocals and some guitar?
I saw her once at an outdoor festival and to my surprise she could rock!
There’s always room for Ms. Raitt. The judges, would have also allowed Kate Bush, Kim Wilde and Debra Harry.
Bonnie Raitt is one of the best slide players ever ever.
We’re also seriously neglecting Siouxie Sioux, Joan Baez, Carole King, Faith Evans, Allison Krauss, Wendy and Lisa, Anne Wilson, Aretha, Orianthe, Angela Gossow, Sheryl Crow, Pat Benatar, The Bangles, The Runaways, The Go-Gos, the ladies in the B-52s, Drain STH. . . . to not even scratch the surface.
Norah Jones amd Alicia Keys on the piano
The fact we cannot remember them all is a good thing!
YES!
Dream band…
Sandra Nasic – Rock Vocals
Dessa – Rap Vocals
Lita Ford – Lead guitar
Liz Phair – guitar/backing vocals/songwriting
Kim Deal – bass/backing vocals
Dee Plakas – drums
Emily Haines – keys/backing vocals
Mira Aroyo – DJ/tables
Anna Murphy – Hurdy Gurdy (because hurdy fucking gurdy!)
Hey Moderator… Do i have any comments floating in limboland?
I have released the diabolical comment from mod purgatory.
Blondie and Garbage are on tour together this summer. I’m trying to decide if it’s worth $80 for the balcony seats
BTW the tour name is awesome: Rapture and Rage
Probably worth it if you haven’t seen Blondie. Thats a lot of money. It’s 80$ a ticket here for tix near the stage
If you can afford it, then go. Otherwise, you’ll regret missing it.
Into the source of presents
Beyond the Hallmark lies
Into the endless depth
Of Santa’s eyes
Kitty’s mad at me. She’s going in for some tests and is not allowed to eat. She’s upset that I won’t give her breakfast
Sometimes I have trouble getting past the hangups when differences between the book and the show are obvious. Time After Time is slightly disappointing already.
I haven’t read the book, but wasn’t too impressed with the first two episodes.
I’ve found much of the first episode to be eye-rollingly bad.
I was very sheltered in the 70s, so I’ve never seen the original movie.
I am 10 days younger than you :p
Kitty was not happy when I dropped her off at the vet. I wonder if she had fears that this was the Humane Society again (where we got her) and I wasgoing to leave her and she would have to find another family.
I don’t like making my kitty sad
Extra snuggles later!
Yes!
CP: Busy Bein’ Born — Middle Class Rut
Heard back from the vet. I get to pick kitty up in a couple of hours
fun game ifn youre bored. Trying to think of all the actors that have appeared in both Marvel Studios films and Marvel Studio shows. The obvious ones are Clark Gregg as Agent Coulson and Hayley Atwell (sigh) as Agent Carter. I can think of 5-6 others. Anyone else?
Oh I guess Sammy Jackson as Nick Fury is another obvious one
None of the Netflix characters, right? I haven’t seen much of AoS or AC.
Netflix counts. Its the same universe
Seems like I’ve seen Stan Lee in the movies and on television, “Stan Lee’s Superhumans”.
OK. What Van wants is what Van gets. Since it’s kinda a slow day, I’m gonna launch a new page.
Why call them back from heaven?
Fuckashitpiss! Finished my reply and then scrolled down to see I was on an old page. Sorry. Here is is again.
Thank you for posting the article Jack. And I would like to apologize to Lo. I think the article states exactly what I was trying to get at. I was not trying to call anyone out or shame them for expressing their political views. I’m not about censuring anyone. I even left the comment to my post from a friend of a friend that I don’t even know saying “good riddance”. It’s his opinion and I respect it. But please understand that while there are people that need to be able to vent about what is frustrating them (i.e., politics), it’s also necessary for others to vent about what is frustrating them (e.g., watching their closest family and friends spouting vitriol at each other). I’m not saying you were spouting vitriol in your particular posts. Just that I had a lot of it going on. So, please accept my apologies and continue to post as you see fit on Facebook. Use it to vent your frustrations and do so with no feelings of shame directed from me. That was never my intent. But, let me vent my frustrations as well.
LOL I did the same thing!!!!!!!!! Reposting here for you
Omg NO need to apologize! Like I said I understand your position 100% and I know how I feel as well (obvious statement). It’s me trying to come to a happy medium and I don’t think there is one. See and that above statement of mine was just more political frustrations being vented. Sick of it I say!
So a morning spent trying various messenger apps that claim to be secure and delete chats after viewing.
A friend was concerned personal info was going to be save forever.
+d
I’d be interested in knowing your results.
If you find one that works well for you.
Morning Pan!
New day, new thread :cheerful:
I’m seeing my Boo for lunch today. I told her I would bring a bookcase I promised her. This morning I get to fit a 7′ bookcase in my car, all by my self. :ermm:
Because my day is just that exciting, I’m getting my tax stuff together.
Mmmm… new thread smell.
No, I just forgot my Speed Stick.
Is THAT what the kids are calling it these days?
Glides on smooth and won’t stain your clothing.
I never knew there a video for “Possibly Maybe.”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tE11_5Spq1I
Of all the weird visuals, I’m somehow most freaked by the watermelon.
I mean… that’s kind of verrrrrry erotic
https://youtu.be/fWNaR-rxAic
No. You stop that
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ncnGCQrUNyk
https://youtu.be/2q9_ZEtuTR8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yxTdz3hw9Xo
https://youtu.be/Jo9t5XK0FhA
Wait … I think I see how this is done.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r60lxNz__a8
https://youtu.be/SID5j4uaA9w
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wdIPgtLthX8
For your immature fun of the day:
http://trumpdonald.org/
A Ska band from Russia..WTF!
https://youtu.be/Qq7X_vEd_jU
I really thought they were called “Lollipop Larry” at first glance.
CP: Too Much Too Young – The Specials
CP: Mirror in the Bathroom – The Beat
Please don’t freak
No worries Pan Lo Sweet Charity.
CP: Gangsters – The Specials
CP: On My Radio – The Selector
CP: A Message to you Rudy – The Specials
CP: Nelson Mandela – The Specials
CP: Hands Off She’s Mine – The Beat
CP: One Step Beyond – Madness
Bit of a premature entrackation here
*cough*
It won’t happen again
CP: Special Brew – Bad Manners
So, Propagandhi reminds me a lot of early Against Me!
I can see what you mean! Much more melodic but vocally (depending on who is singing) and definitely lyrically similar!
Kind of bad it’s taken me so long to give this a listen.
I went 20 years between listens until last year!
CP: Do Nothing : The Specials
CP: Little Bitch – The Specials
CP: Debaser — Pixies
CP: Too Much Pressure – The Selector
CP: Do Rock Steady – The Bodysnatchers
CP: Night Boat to Cairo – Madness
CP: Lip Up Fatty – Bad Manners
I’m all Ska-ed out for the evening.
Not yet! You’ve given me an excuse to repost this!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N-uyWAe0NhQ
Works 50% of the the time EVERY time!
Twitter on Trump calling Putin:
It feels like a James Bond Film, where James has vanished and the villains are in charge..
So, Fark thread about what the opening title crawl of Episode VII will say, given that it’s supposed to start exactly where VI ended. This clever bastard wins the thread:
EPISODE VIII
THE LAST JEDI
As the Resistance celebrates the destruction of Starkiller Base, the New Republic is leaderless, following the destruction of the Hosnian System. Damaged, but not defeated, the New Order continues its plans for destroying the remnants of the New Republic.
Emperor Snoke has dispatched Kylo Ren to the Orlando System System to hunt down the Rogue elements of the long gone, and almost forgotten Jedi Order.
The Dark Knight of the Ren is still grappling with killing of his father, Han Solo, and through his use of the Force, Kylo peers back into his father’s past and sees a young, swashbuckling Han Solo, just starting his Galactic adventures, coming to theaters everywhere in 2018.
Well done, stranger on the internet.
I’m crucified
Crucified
By my savior…
LIKE my savior.
Dammit!
Huh. I always heard the same thing.
Morning Pan
I’m not making cookies today
Why not?! Is the Seventh Seal opening?
New Depeche Mode!!!!
It won’t be Depeche Median.
That could be mean.
(Music theory) nerrrrd.
For the Metallica fans:
http://www.stereogum.com/1918565/hear-metallica-break-down-moth-into-flame-on-song-exploder/news/
Cool, I’ve give it a listen. Although I don’t really consider myself a Metallic fan, more of a Metallica interested party.
I remember…
https://www.bowlinggreenmassacrefund.com/
So was she confused? Stupid? Or did she think she could just make shit up and no one would fact-check? Or do they think they have a base of nutsos who will support them no matter what shit they spew?
Yes. minus the confusion part.
“I mean terrorists, not massacre”.
No you fucking didnt
@AlecMacGillis
“One still shudders to think how bad the Bowling Green massacre would’ve been if not for the heroic intervention of Fred Douglass.”
Ahhhhhaaa!
http://www.avclub.com/article/drudge-report-posts-jar-jar-binks-story-about-iran-249606
CP: Electric Surfin’ Go Go — Polysics
Remember how in Batman Returns, Penguin was the crass, leading candidate for mayor, until Batman leaked audio of him saying horrible things?
That’s us, if the people of Gotham didn’t care about the horrible evidence and voted for Penguin anyway.
Yeah someone did a complete comparison of Penguin/Max Shreck with Trump. It’s beyond scary
CP: Cannibal — Silversun Pickups
Amazing photos.
https://futuretravel.today/this-is-antarctica-834b43443e41#.vosxbiuci
This is actually my dream vacation. Exploring that vast land
Wow
I can see the thunder that’s breaking in your heart
Brilliant song
Hmmm:
http://www.treknews.net/2017/02/02/why-ds9-voyager-not-on-blu-ray-hd/
Also, Voyager is atrocious…
There’s no excuse for DS9 not being on tho.
Oh also I heard that they can’t because now that Trump is president, they would have to make Janeway a man and Sisko white in order to re-master them.
Ah so you are a master baiter?
Here’s mud in your eye
Saturday morning spent in line for bloodwork. Seems very non-Deadpan-like
Meh????@!?
Stopped in to the game store for Tiny Epic Galaxies, and it was out of stock. Shipment on Tuesday.
Seriously, what’s wrong with the world? This is how Immortan Joe got started.
Watch all the episodes of the almost forgotten Other Space sci-fi comedy show:
https://shareotherspace.tumblr.com
Assholes gonna ass.
Another slice of history:
http://proftimobrien.com/2013/12/how-times-change-change-3-and-luna-9/
Rory from Doctor Who to be young Dumbledore.
https://moviepilot.com/p/arthur-darvill-eager-to-play-dumbledore-in-fantastic-beasts-2/4153968
Short film set in the Bladerunner universe:
https://vimeo.com/201415219
Hah!
http://imgur.com/a/40J9k
Oh, these are fantastic.
Well, it looks like a part of the internet is dying:
http://www.imdb.com/board/announcement
Granted, some of the boards, especially around more recent films, did have issues with trolls. However, I found them easy enough to ignore and have enjoyed the discussions and insights with other users over various movies and tv shows over the years. bleh!
Yeah, the ratio seemed to be about 50/50 of trolls and insults vs. insightful film geeks. I’ve read some brilliant analyses in the film comments there, sometimes better than any pro critic I’ve ever seen. It sucks to lose that – – those folks really enhanced my appreciation of the films, and also pointed out little moments and scenes that I might otherwise have missed. But you’d know if you had any brains, you simpleton fartheads.
I didn’t realize they had message boards. But I nearly went into cardiac arrest when I saw that a part of the internet was dying and IMDB in the URL. I thought IMDB was going away and I have no idea how my life could go on without it (let alone how I ever got along before it was there).
Ok deadpan fiends, it”s took over 5 decades but tonight is the night I will watch Mary Poppins all the way through.
Yes I’ve seen clips, Yes I know the horror of Dick Van Dyke’s cockney accent, but I have never watched it all the way through.
So on with the show..,
This play by play brought to you by Grumpy Cat
The grumpiest cat.
Judging from the clouds Mary is a heavy smoker.
Bloody hell they introduce the horror early.
Times are hard for a one man band as Leo Sayer would say.
This be fair Dick isn’t the only one doing bad accents.
I never knew there was a suffragette song, the BBC never showed that clip.
‘British pound The admiration of the world’
Hahahahahahaha
‘Don’t cloud the issue with facts’
How prophectic of you Mr Disney.
Cute kids singing – ugh!
Mary huffed and she puffed and blew those nannies away.
Mary has too many mirrors not to be vain
I need more than a spoonful of sugar to get some medicine down,,
It’s just a hop, skip and a jump to cartoon
Land.
Bert is good at buttering up Mary.
Considering the amount of wire work, they should be a chop socky version of this in some universe out there.
The penguins are cute.
An Irish sounding fox, I’m rooting for him.
Bert to the rescue.
Mary is the winner!
Bring on the song with thAt extremely long word.
Bert”s art is washed away by the rain, a perfect t metaphor for depression..possibly.
That toast is extremely square.
Grumpy Mr Banks a man after my own heart.
In a more serious film, Uncle Albert would laugh himself to death.
Crap jokes in zero gee.
I’m counting the British stereotypes in this song.
Sugary female thinking..ah the 60’s
Thankfully in this day and age with pensions no little old lady needs to sell breadcrumbs.
That old banker is suspiciously bendy.
The young lad is not falling for the capitalist bullshit.
The full horror of Dick’s accent as he sings the chimney song
Well leaving your children with a worker is hardly good mothering..
The painted backdrops are really noticeable in this HD version of the film.
A staircase made from soot that can’t be good for the lungs.
A dirty, dirty dance number.
Mary never explains anything..she would make a good politician .
Takes a chimney sweep with dodgy accent to make a father realise his mistakes.
The long walk of doom..or is it?
Breakdown
Fun fact: the cranky elderly nanny before Mary is Elsa Lanchester, who’s most famous as the original Bride of Frankenstein.
The wind has changed direction time for Mary to leave.
Ah, let’s go fly a kite, best song of the film.
Ah poor Mary, always having to say goodbye.
..and so the credits roll.
Hmmmm, ok I guess.
Oh audible (US) daily deal today is a collection of Ted Chiang stories.
Well worth picking up.
Rant:
I’m no fan of Trump, but unless you are prepared to admit various branches of the US government have been fucking over other countries in the world since WW2 then your portrayal of USA as some knight in shining white armour that has been corrupted by Putin is so laughable I may never get off the floor…
Yes, but if you can point to a single country with monetary resources that is not corrupt, then I will happily move there.
Anyone who believes that — about any administration — is kidding themselves.
Yes.
I think most of the US outrage comes not from him admitting the US has done evil … but the fact that he is the representative of a party that spent the last 8 years trying to turn absolutely everything that Obama said into some sort of statement of America being evil … and then trying to make a Federal Case against him based on that forced perspective – this in my opinion is where the outrage is.
Obama say’s “Looks like it might rain today.” and FOX news would run headline “Obama Hates America!”
trump admits US has a sketchy past and FOX news is silent.
Strangely though, you never hear how Russia’s reputation will be tarnished by its association with America.
This species has a seriously awful contingent.
http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/2017/2/5/14517202/coca-cola-america-the-beautiful-add-boycott-twitter
Don’t worry. You know how well boycotts work… on both sides.
Anyone here watching, and enjoyong the revitalized Voltron on Netflix?
I am two episodes in and finding it very hoaky. Sad.
Loved it. I seriously can’t wait for season 2.
Also… have you see the 80’s Voltron lately? THAT’S what’s hoaky and sad.
I found the new one a bit hokey too, but I think that’s probably a bit intentional. And yeah, I’m sure the original Voltron is even hokier than I remember.
So it had seemed like the dishonest scumbags had no chance of winning, but somehow pulled it out in the end.
But enough about Trump/Pence. Looks like the Patriots won the Super Bowl.
*deep rim shot*
So off to Scotland for a few days.
I do enjoy a good train journey.
Fun train rides – – – there’s something I actually do miss about the East Coast.
Enjoy your trip, Van.
Morning Pan
Another lonely evening in store for this Bunny
It’s been snowing non-stop for the past 24 hours. I think I’m done with that.
I hope hubby is safe on the roads!
It’s cold, so I put on the fireplace
Always loved the Norse myths and legends, but to have them told in Neil Gaiman’s voice? Verily!
http://www.avclub.com/review/neil-gaiman-picks-thors-hammer-norse-mythology-249317
Just went to check the mail. Holy crap there’s a lot of snow out there
http://io9.gizmodo.com/ministry-of-silly-walks-animal-edition-1791970921
The pug.
Weather is bad enough, hubby’s meeting has been cancelled. He will be home for supper after all
Hooray for shitty weather!
WNDRWolf, if you’re still reading this page, Happy Birthday! 🙂
I haven’t heard from that Jack in years. I do hope all is well in his world!
Me too!
Thank you Amy!
I am doing well. I don’t get the opportunity to cruise by this page. (Honestly thought it was dead)
As for what I have been up to; I am slowly taking over the world through quality. My work has kept me busy. Then there is family.
WNDR Wolf! You were the first person whobelieved in me as a podcaster, for which i am eternally grateful. Happy birthday!
The show is retired here, but the conversation continues.
You were the first author to trust me with a short story. For which I am grateful, seriously thinking of re doing 16 pieces since I have learned so much since I first did it.
Repost from FB. Feel free to share your thoughts here if youre more comfy. I do really want to know folk’s opinions here.
Based on the critical and (mostly) audience failures of D.C.’s films to date, the Flash movie now getting a rewrite FROM PAGE 1, and Affleck dropping out of directing The Batman, does anyone give the Wonder Woman movie an actual chance?
It LOOKS great, but guess what… so did they all. Dollars to donuts (thanks 1870’s saying!) they make it all about Steve Trevor inevitably “saving” Diana from herself or just saving her directly. Because, you know, woman need man oog oog!
I hope I’m wrong. It just has that feeling about it.
As I said on FB, the trailers look great for WW, but they also looked great for Suicide Squad.
For what it’s worth, while I haven’t seen it yet myself, my wife and kids rather enjoyed Suicide Squad.
Not good.
Not good.
I ask cause this is going to be an extremely important film when it comes to female superheros anchoring their own films. I simply don’t trust DC.
I liked Agent Carter.
Oh beyond agree! But that got cancelled after 2 very short seasons after dwindling ratings. THIS is the first big budget superhero film revolving around a non-male lead. Its an IMPORTANT film. It NEEDS to do well.
Double post.
Harley Quinn is NOT a role model.
We have examples in the past (Elektra, Supergirl 1984, TankGirl etc) that studios aren’t as invested in the movie’s success because they did not see ROI. They would like to argue that the predominantly male audience won’t see these heroes in the theater. All business BS. I agree this is a good time to invest in good writing and publicity to ensure it has its best chance, but I don’t hold out much hope.
“Dollars to donuts (thanks 1870’s saying!) they make it all about Steve Trevor inevitably “saving” Diana from herself or just saving her directly. Because, you know, woman need man oog oog!”
I can’t say that this will not happen, but I do think it is unlikely. To do so with the modern concept of “Wonder Woman” would be so culturally tone def, I would assume that the producers were deliberately trolling us if it came to pass. The most successful comic book movies stay true the characters of the drawn comic. That’s the lesson of “Dark Knight”, “Avengers” and “Deadpool”.
Quick question: of those coming to KC in August, does anyone think they will be here beyond the 16th-22nd?
Not us
Not I, or us, still working on the details of the trip.
Negative. Thursday only.
I’m so sick of the snarky commentary and criticism of every.thing.ever.
When will this trend stop?
*not intended as a snarky or cynical comment.
Morning Pan.
It’s -27C. I did not want to get out of bed this morning
I think I’m not going out to get the mail later today. Most days I don’t get anything anyway so it can wait a day or two
Probably not worth it.
http://i.imgur.com/bzXOfB5.jpg?fb
I fought hard but work won out. sitting at my desk, going through paperwork.
*sigh*
http://www.fox10phoenix.com/news/arizona-news/234076563-story A bit too far of a drive to go and see, but neat nonetheless.
I heard it wasn’t really a space capsule, but more of a Tylenol capsule.
I have plenty of those.
*stays put*
http://bookhippo.uk/?drabble=2017-02-07
NO. GO watch “Hunting Hitler”. Its on History Channel so it HAS to be fact.
Just like everything on the Learning Channel has to be educational… like watching Honey Boo Boo.
Unconfirmed , but probably true.
https://www.bleedingcool.com/2017/02/07/richard-hatch-star-battlestar-galactica-dies-71/
Frak. Terrible news. He was a great guy. So say we all.
It’s hard to weed thru the bullshit since there is a “Richard Hatch” who was a famous jack ass of a person and the winner on the first season of Survivor.
This is the only link I can find in it, tho his wiki has been updated.
It much have just happened. Shame. Cause youre right, he was always a friend to the Sci-Fi community, both big and small.
Right. Let’s hope it’s bogus. Seeing “in memoriam” tweets from Edward James Olmos and Ron D. Moore, though . . . 🙁
Yeah its real.
Meh.
Wasnt he on Slice of Sci-Fi? What was that show/story he was creating?
GREAT WAR OF MAGELLAN! That was it. Lots of potential there. Pity he got no backers.
I talked to him on Deadpan too. I’d actually hung out with him and Tee on a panel at a Con in VA. Super super nice guy.
Even in his 60s, he was the best-looking guy in the room.
God that’s RIGHT! I should find that
*Looks in the mirror *
Spherical Tomi
Spherical Tomi
Spherical Tomi
Some boogeyman are harder than others to summon.
Actually dreaming of doing a Heinlein story in AD. The story is Lifeline.
You had a knack for audio drama, WNDR, right from the first project, of which I’m still super proud. I’m glad you’re still into it.
Been very busy with work and travel, so I haven’t been on lately. As I mentioned on FB, I started Stranger Things. Great stuff.
Enjoy the ride.
Glad season 2 won’t be a long wait for me. 🙂
Anyone watch OA?
We watched OA and enjoyed it. There is a lot of variation in quality between episode from outstanding to mellow dramatic.
Mennenga was pimping it when it first released. I’m interested; I think Tiff is too.
We’re currently working through Penny Dreadful ssn 2 and The Expanse ssn 2.
It’s like a reunion or something. ..
That would imply we actually graduated. Most of us are career students 🙂
I am a student of the University of Life.
If I stop learning I am dead.
We should form a frat!
I tried to join a frat once but the TRI Lambs rejected my application.
Next year, we’ll convince them by performing our New Wave/Rap song.
Cool:
http://www.unofficialbritain.com/a-journey-to-imber-salisbury-plains-ghost-village/
Morning Deadpan
It’s still cold
Sadness about Apollo. Weird that I didn’t get a Celebrity Death beep about it.
Good morning, Pan. I’m not able to see Southwest flights til the 23rd.. so I’m in waiting period for the KS trip, but I have the time requested off.
I’ll be going to Los Angeles the week before to see Lady Gaga… so much excitement.
I’ll be in Toronto the first weekend of March.
I’m going to need to do laundry for all this traveling.
Hubby gave mr heck yesterday. It wasn’t until he got home that I realized I hadn’t eaten all day.
Who is Mr Heck?
Isn’t he related to Mr. Grumpy?
http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/music/la-et-ms-gojira-grammys-20170206-story.html
Gojira is a unique band with an original sound. I’m happy to see Baroness on the Grammy list as well.
How soon before it’s extended to all US visitors:
https://arstechnica.co.uk/tech-policy/2017/02/us-visitors-may-have-to-reveal-social-media-passwords-to-enter-country/
That’s nothing. Are you ready to get a serial number tattooed to your forehead?
I expect that would be challenged. Plus, from a technical standpoint, it would be extremely difficult to do this for all visitors.
True but we are talking about people who want to build a wall between the US and Mexico.
I get it. Reality is not their strong point. 😉
“Shit-gibbon.”
That is…amazing. Just amazing
CP: Bridge Burning — Foo Fighters
Started “Pride and Prejudice” with the young lady tonight.
No zombies.
Baby steps.
Morning Pan
It’s not stupid cold today. They even say, by tomorrow, the temperature will get above the freezing mark
Wait, what?
While I admit this is a dubious source, given the subject matter, I worry it is true. They are thinking of making Sarah Palin ambassador to Canada?
http://www.macleans.ca/politics/washington/daily-trump-tracker-sarah-palin-canadian-diplomat/
She is our foremost authority on moose.
Vat about Squirrel !
Shouldn’t it really be Ambassador to Russia?
Here’s a shocker. Hubby’s working late tonight
https://www.sterlinghershey.com/blog/2017/2/8/star-wars-wednesday-rogue-weg
Interesting to see how West End Games still influence the Star Wars background.
In a west End town, a dead end world
The End End boys and West End Games
Petshop Boys reference FTW!
It’s a sin.
Let’s make lots of money.
I’ve got the brains. I’ve got the brawn,
No wait…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LWKXPG3qevQ
(weeeeird Tom Hardy movie)
Look up the real life “Bronson” guy. Scary dude
If the movie is even remotely accurate, then yeah, he’s a nut.
I like em!!!
One of them is not Scottish.
Cough
My job today pulling plastic apart until it breaks…
Next up, bubble wrap!
I don’t want to trivialize the driver’s death. It’s tragic. I’m surprised it doesn’t happen more on the Chesapeake Bay Bridge.
http://wavy.com/2017/02/09/incident-on-chesapeake-bay-bridge-tunnel/
That bridge is terrifying. You’re basically on a little 2-lane highway in the middle of the ocean, with nothing but water and that narrow bridge in all directions around you miles. (And THEN the scary bridge turns into a tunnel under the water).
The bridge sounds kinda of cool.
It’s 4pm. Is it too early to start drinking?
My sources say no.
It’s Five o’clock somewhere.
Some good news for a change:
https://www.wsj.com/articles/metropolitan-museum-of-art-opens-digital-vault-1486503946?mod=e2fb
WSJ is cranky about access to the article.
Morning Pan
OMG I’m going to make cookies this morning
Last night, hubby’s school had a winter festival. They brought in a horse and sleigh, had fire pits and toasted marshmallows, hot chocolate, and other fun stuff. Hubby told me, at the end of it, this little grade five kid came up to him with tears in his eyes and ask if he could stay later because he was having so much fun.
Kids are so cute at that age… then they grow and become teenagers.
We’ll at least the Hoth weather cooperated.
-‘
WTF:
http://nerdbastards.com/2017/02/09/whats-this-now-fox-finally-interested-in-a-firefly-reboot/
I don’t think it will work. The actors no longer look like they did then. Plus the fact that one died in the movie, and one is dead in real life. I don’t think it would have the same feel.
Perhaps with a whole new cast and different perspective? (Don’t replace the crew with different actors, but have a whole new crew and ship)
*shrug*
Agreed on every point. This is a recipe for disappointment.
They put too many conditions on it. I’ll be excited if it occurs, but I don’t expect it will.
Cookies are in the oven. Now it’s time to clean this house
Those Fox execs are asleep at the wheel. They had the means to make Fire Fly a Buffy level of success and let it pass by. I think a new Fire Fly set chronologically 11 year after the movie could work. Nathon with one or two original cast with some younger new crew, facing a new situations would be my hope. The world that Joss created has a lot of untold story potential.
Here here!!
With Joss at the helm this could work.
Also (with Joss at the Helm) there is a LOT of room in the Firefly world for spinoffs. Action taking place on any number of the planets they visited with any number of the surviving characters.
… basically, give Joss a Steamer trunk load of cash, say “Firefly Universe” and leave him alone to do his thing.
I’d sign up for that!
House nice and clean ( at least the main floor is). Time for a break
Hmmm:
https://thenib.com/automated-trucking
The cat is feeling particularly sucky today
There’s a cat outside. Seriously, we’ve had a foot of snow (ok 26cm) in the last few days and someone let their cat outside. Feel sorry for the poor thing. It’s trying to walk through the snow that’s almost as tall as it is. I don’t let my cat out any time let alone when it’s cold and snowy
https://daily.bandcamp.com/2017/02/02/doom-metal-a-brief-timeline/
Interesting. At a glance, it seems to be missing some crucial points.
I don’t get the point of the article. Besides missing some crucial ideas and essential bands, it seems to just be an ad for new doom bands found on bandcamp. Which is fine but that’s not what the article advertised
What I was afeared of.
RE: Firefly reboot
I’m thinking it would have a tough time at this point, even if they got most of the remaining original actors back in some capacity.
The biggest factor is that there is simply a lot more quality Sci-Fi on TV these days compared to back then. I don’t even have time to keep up with all the shows I’d like to. Sure, there will be some built in audience of browncoats, but they weren’t enough to keep the series going originally and the movie didn’t bring anyone new to the audience. I’m not convinced that the new show would be able to stand out enough.
Crap mini joke for the evening:
What do you call a robot who always takes the long way?
…..
….
R2 Detour.
This is not the coat you are looking for.
No lunar eclipse for me, clouds stopped play,
I believe you could be
What I need to believe
Rhett have you listened to any Ghost yet?
I have and I dig it.
Not to be confused with:
https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/52/ef/c9/52efc93528a0c82d0b29f82bd5db04ff.jpg
Or
https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/b2/c1/b7/b2c1b7e2ed963e2228df120eea158c16.jpg
If you have Swayze, you have everything
It’s 4:30am. Why is my head not on a pillow?
A Flickr group dedicated to photos of control panels:
https://www.flickr.com/groups/controlpanel/
flickr? I thought that was just a myth…
Woah. Why do I find that entirely too fascinating?
Seriously. I could spend all day looking at those pictures.
Weird.
Never send a link like that early on a Saturday!
that was really cool. I need more time to look at them all.
There’s a bit of hype for John Wick 2. But let’s face it, this is the movie we really want to see
http://www.slashfilm.com/dog-wick-trailer/
The dogs even more emotive than Keanu.
(Too easy. I know.)
Then, there is this –
http://nerdist.com/a-company-will-press-your-ashes-into-a-working-vinyl-album/
I would have the best backward messages.
I couldn’t do it for fear of being used for rap music….
I like hip-hop.
I’m think the pressure of trying to put together just the right music selection for my final “mix tape”, would be what actually killed me.
So I’ve heard people are getting ESTA Visa waivers renewals refused from the UK, hopefully it’s a computer glitch.
Mine doesn’t run out till 2018..phew.
I hadn’t had any since I was a kid, so for tonight’s gaming I bought Cracker Jacks. They don’t tast as good as I remember
Did you at least get a good temporary tattoo?
Nope. It was a sticker, a little larger than a stamp. The picture was of the first Cracker Jack box
The world is on fire
And we are tied as one eternally
A funeral pyre
And we are here to revel forevermore
We didn’t start the fire.
Billy Joel is Papa Emeritus of Ghost! It all makes sense now!
http://www1.pictures.zimbio.com/gi/Papa+Emeritus+Arrivals+Revolver+Golden+Gods+K5ttM-xJM5-l.jpg
You seriously just blew me mind
And you know what — even with the absence of hyperfit super-powered slugging out big CGI battles, Hidden Figures managed somehow to an excellent movie. Some dramatic liberties assumed, but still a great story. It feels like an excellent companion piece to The Right Stuff.
Huzzah!
Happy Darwin Day!
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Darwin_Day
And to honor the occasion:
People rarely equate anything Charles Darwin with cute, but…
https://www.brainpickings.org/2016/04/06/charles-darwin-children-doodles-origin-of-species/
To celebrate I shall jump off a cliff! Who’s with me?
So the girl-child wanted to stop into PacSun at the mall. I was shocked to spot oldskool Metallica and Slayer (!) t-shirts on the table in there next to Nirvana t-shirts. And Grateful Dead next to Joy Division on another table.
For $40.
Don’t ask the 20 somethings if those shirts are worn to be Ironic.
Just don’t.
Don’t do it. My daughter at least has the knowledge to know that the Nirvana “Smile” shirt is a “sell out”.
the rest… holy shit. wtf
I would never. As crazy as it seems to pay $40 for a t-shirt at a concert, it is beyond ludicrous to pay that for a t-shirt at the mall. Or anywhere.
I adore my $35-$50 concert shirt collection.
Got my trip booked for the KC Deadpan meetup. I guess I’m committed now.
I’ve bought rubber wall paper just for you.
So I guess Van is moving in :p
Off to London for another day trip.
Because I am late coming back to the party…
Tell me about this meet up in Kansas City?
We are planning on meeting up around the eclipse August 17 -21st roughly. We would love to see you if you are available.
We are coming in for the weekend. Then we are going to watch the solar eclipse on the 21st in KC. Most of us will then be leaving on the 22nd.
It would be great to see you again, Jack! It’s been over 10 years (holy shit).
Morning Pan
Today’s Google Doodle was a bit of a time sink
I think I may watch a movie today. I wonder what I have recorded.
I found today’s movie. After lunch you will all be subjected to this little beauty.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3113498/?ref_=nv_sr_2
It’s rated 6.6 out of 10 – – how bad can it be?
http://io9.gizmodo.com/tom-cruise-falls-into-avengers-harry-potter-and-tons-1792255092
You were warned. It’s movie time!
It’s been awhile so I’m going to go over the rules.
There may or may not be spoilers
There will definitely be spelling errors
There may or may not be R rated content
Audience participation is encouraged
With that in mind, I give you Darwin
The PVR write up: In an oppressive future where everyone’s only friend is their computer, on sad and lonely young man dares to venture out in search of human contact
Only Two of the three items needed to make a perfect movie, language and violence
Men have become the tools of their tools
– Henry David Thoreau (1854)
“tools”
Here comes the sun
And the bad guys
He’s having a nightmare
Ok, I might see a problem already
He misses his mommy
Oh, never mind. They seemed to have addressed the problem
Reboot
He’s staring at her busom
Watch out for claw gangs
Everyone types in short form
he spend his whole life in a chair
Mom sleeps a lot
Nosebleed
Sleeping by “firelight”
Mom locked him away
He sees a dog
Continue working
Why is he digging a big ass hole anyway?
It’s raining again
Lightning hit his home
Powered is down to 20%
It’s become a leave or die situation
Manual override
I wonder if those are a set or if they really do exist somewhere
Oh no!
He lives!
Going down memory lane
Credit unavailable
That’s it, he’s dead.
How cute, he’s afraid of a mole
He found his tractor
The dog barks
He’s afraid of a mole but not of a German shepherd?
Daybreak
Who are you?
Farmers
The chimes. The chimes!
All clear
Feeding the dweller
Dara and Darwin, how sweet
Fruit salad for dessert
He really needs a shower
They live off grid
They eat grids?
😆
Tea
Hot
They’re communicating
When did he wash his face?
Sun tan lotion
Playing tag
He tires quickly
Goodnight
When did he move from mattress to hammock?
He’s all wet
She had to teach him how to wear underwear
They hear a noise
I don’t know
Teaching him to talk and read and write
Drone!
They’re going to find you
The claws don’t exist
Back story
We are the criminals
Mom!
Caught!
Brain scans
Was it a dream?
19
If you’re happy and you know it clap your hands
Playing in the river
“I like to feel it all over me”
I looked for you
I think I love you
Such face time
Such = suck
Dancing
That’s a waltz?
Why did she want to switch towels?
Almost caught
Beth blames darwin
Where’s Darwin ?
There he is
I can’t stay
It’s warm enough I opened a window. Kitty’s happy
Good bye
Sand
Callin mommy
If he’s never been outside his dwelling, how does he know where mommy lives?
Mommy called the cops
He lied to the authorities
Mom looks terrible
Mommy smokes
He touched her. Moms not impressed
They knew!
Wait. Who was operating the drone?
Darwin returns
Awww.
They just took his word for it?
Wow, that’s trust
Fin.
You know, I liked this movie. It was quiet and understated. Yes, it had a few flaws, but then, what movie doesn’t?
The only cast member I recognize is Senator Jackie from House of Cards. Was she the mom?
If you mean Molly Parker, she was a mom but not his mom. Darwin’s mom only had about five minutes or so on screen. The other mom had a fair amount of screen time.
Now, I must unload the dishwasher
Oiy.
NASA scientist detained at US border until he unlocked and handed over his phone.
http://www.dailykos.com/story/2017/02/13/1633199/-NASA-scientist-detained-at-US-border-until-he-unlocked-his-phone
They came for the Muslims but I wasn’t Muslim … then they came for NASA Scientists …
https://arstechnica.co.uk/tech-policy/2017/02/nasa-scientist-detained-us-border/
We’re not even a full month into the orange shithead’s rule.
And Pixie’s observation is correct! That DailyKos article is credited to a “JustaJ0e.”
Coincidence??
I think not!
You wrote this article?
Re-posted link to the original
https://arstechnica.co.uk/tech-policy/2017/02/nasa-scientist-detained-us-border/
with a summary.
Sometimes resistance is just make sure as many people hear about these shenanigans as is possible.
Or as the crew of Serenity put it – You can’t stop the signal.
Interesting analogy. I was thinking about this the other day. . . if Firefly is going to be picked up again, then I think it needs to show how the masses learned of the atrocities their government had committed (after the events of the movie), but still didn’t give a shit. That would be a more accurate reflection of reality.
I am the terror that flaps in the night!
I am the switch that derails your train!
“I am the thing that goes bump in the night!
I am the neurosis that requires a five-hundred-dollar-an-hour shrink!”
…
Helluva children’s book. What is that from?
Darkwing Duck
“One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Orange Shit Gibbon”
CP: The Best Ever Death Metal Band In Denton — The Mountain Goats
They are interviewing young kids about Vanentine’s Day
Interviewer: can you kiss in valentines’ day:
Kid one: only if it’s your valentine
Kid two: you can kiss other people as long as your valentine isn’t looking
Enjoyed John Wick 2, not as good as the first one, but good nonetheless.
Not as good as Dog Wick either, I assume
Certainly not!
John Wick 2: Wick Harder
John Wick 2: The Wickening
John Wick 2: Keanu Boogaloo
(and hopefully someday) Point Break 2: Point Broken
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/instead-of-probing-trump-chaffetz-takes-aim-at-a-cartoon-preschooler/2017/02/13/7e74e63c-f232-11e6-8d72-263470bf0401_story.html
Tasty Indian/Pakistani hole in the wall VD dinner.
….Probably shouldn’t say “hole in the wall” and “VD” in the same sentence.
I’m disappointed that ‘hole in the wall’ restaurant is not literally food served from a hole in the wall.
I pictured a street side cart in Blade Runner (the movie).
Yes!
Boy, LoPan is full of <3 on FB this VD Day.
<3
Just for one certain hole-in-the-wall kind of guy….
Wickin 2: Keanu Boogaloo is definitely a worthy sequel. The elderly-ish couple in the row with us walked out halfway through, if that gives you any indication of the tone.
Crapjoke for the day:
A teenage boy had just passed his driving test and inquired of his father as to when they could discuss his use of the car.
His father said he’d make a deal with his son, “You bring your grades up from a C to a B average, study your Bible a little, and get your bloody hair cut. Then we’ll talk about the car.”
The boy thought about that for a moment, decided, he’d settle for the offer, and they agreed on it.
After about six weeks his father said, “Son, you’ve brought your grades up and I’ve observed that you have been studying your Bible, but I’m pissed off that you haven’t had your hair cut.”
The boy said, “You know, Dad, I’ve been thinking about that, and I’ve noticed in my studies of the Bible that Samson had long hair, John the Baptist had long hair, Moses had long hair, and there’s even strong evidence that Jesus had long hair.”
“Did you also notice they all walked everywhere they went?!!”
Hmm.
I can’t seem to find your coat of many colors.
Morning Pan
In the news today: http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2017/02/14/sean-spicer-joe-trudeau-video_n_14748486.html
Giving the benefit of the doubt, I think he actually just tripped over the name “Trudeau” basically saying Tru-Trudeau.
I don’t think Canada should be overly offended
I pay attention to Huffington Post the same as I pay attention to Fox News… which is to say I don’t.
I don’t pay much attention either. If I find something interesting, I’ll look into more credible sources and make up my own mind.
There is no question that the people Trump has brought in with him are the sort that foam at the mouth. However, this game where liberals try to parody every verbal misstep these guys take is a disservice to the cause. There is plenty (and I mean plenty) of crap that needs to be publicly criticized. But this kind of thing makes the left look petty and devalues the weight of its legitimate arguments.
Seriously. While we stay distracted with all of the INSANE shenanigans that are going on in the White House, did anyone notice this –
Russia Deploys Cruise Missile, Violating landmark 1987 arms control treaty
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/02/14/world/europe/russia-cruise-missile-arms-control-treaty.html?src=twr&smid=tw-nytimes&smtyp=cur
Though this missile has been around a while, the Kremlin hasn’t felt embolden to deploy it until now.
Ok, I’ll admit that the following falls into the category of “Really? Were going to critique THIS now?” but still … pretty funny and it’s being scored as a “Win” for Canada … and a win is a “win”!
http://www.cosmopolitan.com/politics/a8777502/donald-trump-justin-trudeau-handshake/
Thing is. . . I think the *ONLY* way that any of the Trumped will ever change their minds and their upcoming votes will be through mockery, if the cultural tone everywhere they look shows then how orange and ridiculous their guy really is. They certainly won’t be swayed by facts and legit info.The more we portray 45 as a clown, the more they’ll feel inclined to vote differently in 4 years (maybe the Repubs will provide a better option in the primaries for the FoxNews faithful).
Yes, many of the Trumped will also dig in their heels and feel united under the oppressions of all those evil liberals – – but really, the hell with those people. Nothing will reach them.
But…but shame and mockery are how we got here in the first place isn’t it? Well… ok maybe not mockery. SURE! Let’s try it…
Also – – maybe he was just referencing “Sussudio.”
GREAT music article, tho disagree with some of the author’s takes.
” 1996 kicked off with the release of Seven Mary Three’s “Cumbersome”—a song that sounds like something ad execs who couldn’t actually afford Pearl Jam might commission for a beer commercial…”
while I really like that album this is extremely accurate.
Some of the folks here who worked in record store back then *coughJack* will find this near and dear methinks
http://www.avclub.com/article/1996-alternative-rock-died-messy-forgettable-death-240366?
PS… I forgot how adorable Shirley Manson was…
Yes, thanks for the link! This does read like the playlist of my hours in the corporate record store.
It also reads like every ultradouche, smugger/smarter-than-thou music article I read in our in-store magazines – Spin, Rolling Stone, Replay – back then. Gahh, the smarm in that article could choke a horse.
He also disses everyone and everything, so I wouldn’t be too offended by any of his attacks.
Still…. well-written, and overflowing with good points and references.
DOGS EYE VIEW!!!!!! WTF remembers Dogs Eye View? Not I until this article!
It wouldnt be AV club if it wasnt full of smarm and written by someone was was probably 12 in 1996
A neat article, but I had to give up because of its length. I mostly agree with the points, but I think it is pretty easy to be critical of past trends than it is to create lasting ones. I also remember how dire the metal scene was in 1996. Dark times, and not in a good way. *snirt*
Yeah, I agree.
I had a line from Talking Heads running through my mind reading the article: “Same as it ever was”. It’s not like any of this is new. Most industries have similar patterns. It also reminds me of how people like the author like to say, “I listen to *good* music.” But, good is a very subjective thing.
My biggest problem is the author tries to ascribe a narrative to something that just evolved organically. The music world is huge, with many people being influence by all sorts of things. There are some key players, at any time, that really set the tone to an “era”; the rest are playing “catch-up” in a way. And, let’s face it, artists need to get paid.
I think that was his point? The tru alt scene evolved into something completely anti of what it was formed to be in the first place. And to be fair… there were a LOT of shitty shitty barely one hit wonder bands that year in that new…genre… for lack of a better word. It hit all at once and melted away nearly as fast. But look at the bands now still touring and making very good records like Garbage, Pearl Jam, Weezer (their latest anyway). This time frame really did wash away the chum from the rind. No that’s not a saying I know…
Off to The recycling depot. Then it’s gas and a car wash.
Once again the excitement overwhelms
There’s a bit of a line up at the car wash
I decided to indulge myself and got an ice capp from Tim’s on the way home. Yum
CP: Move — Saint Motel
Another note on John Wick 2: Wick With A Vengeance. . .
No blurry.
A lot of scenes Fantastic Beasts and Rogue One were really blurry to my screwed up eyesight, but they’re also CGI-everything, while John Wick looked to be primarily real actors doing real things.
I don’t want to be THAT guy but how do you NOT make sure everyone you know is aware of THIS –
https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/861
H.R.861 – The Environmental Protection Agency shall terminate on December 31, 2018.
– The bill, introduced by Florida Republican Matt Gaetz and co-sponsored by Kentucky’s Thomas Massie, Mississippi’s Steven Palazzo, and Georgia’s Barry Loudermilk doesn’t bother with anything like wondering what happens to the data the agency collects, or the enforcement the agency carries out. It doesn’t sweat the details of employees or contracts. There’s nothing about what happens to the Clean Air Act, or the Clean Water Act, or the Endangered Species Act, or … anything at all.
Just ‘terminated.’
https://www.reddit.com/r/PoliticalDiscussion/comments/5sdxut/what_are_the_chances_of_hr861_to_terminate_the/#bottom-comments
Reddit seems to think that the odds of termination are low.
That would be good.
http://www.miamiherald.com/opinion/opn-columns-blogs/leonard-pitts-jr/article132721909.html
Succinct and perfectly said. Chances of this message penetrating the right-wing bubble? Zero.
CP: A Good Man? (Twelve’s Theme) — Murray Gold
WTF:
http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/nokia-3310-re-launched-mwc-12600987
I really want one
My favorite was the Nokia 5160 and yes… I do have 2 of them sitting right here because I was trying to decide how to clear off their memory and then find them a new home.
Still, I could dig on a 3310.
That sounds like something a hipster might say. *eyes justaJOe curiously*
Leave me alone … I’m dusting off my turntable.
Oh, I couldn’t see it past your man-bun.
LOL
Something for those with iPhones to try
http://www.phonearena.com/news/Apples-Siri-gets-custom-Bat-phrases-following-Lego-Batman-Movie_id91023
Works from the UK.
For you Gaiman fans.
http://www.bigissue.com/features/letter-to-my-younger-self/7316/neil-gaiman-interview-stephen-king-gave-me-the-best-piece-of#.WKIAwcWJmGE.twitter
He does seem to be a genuinely nice guy.
So the oldest of the Deadpan Auxillary went with 300 classmates to see “Hidden Figures”. She confessed she had concerns that they would all ignore the film and just visit throughout. She reports however, that they all really got into it and spontaneous applause broke out various times throughout the film.
She said it is now one of her top all time favorite films.
#hopeforthefuture?
Excellent! My daughter loved it too.
I enjoyed it so much I didn’t buy the book the film was based on as I didn’t want to be disappointed in the Hollywoodisation of the story.
I should make my daughter watch it with me.
You might get reported if you tie her to the chair.
Hell No!
http://tvweb.com/doctor-who-season-11-cast-tilda-swinton/
No objection to the Doctor being a woman but not her.
I also have no problem with the Doctor changing gender … but somehow this feels forced.
Well last time there were many rumor that said Idris Elba was definitely going to be the next Doctor. So, I’ll wait and see what actually happens.
I have no objections for Ms. Swinton, but I don’t watch the series either.
Hrm. Reacting only to your conversation, not the article itself:
Intelligent, strange-looking, does eccentric well – – that’s why she was cat as the Ancient One. I think she’d be fine, but my shilling says it won’t be her.
CP: (The Majestic Tale of) An Idiot With a Box — Murray Gold
In a weird way, I think Swinton is sort of a conventional choice, meaning she fits the odd quirky stereotype that other “Doctors” have been. I would prefer Hayley Atwell.
I think it depends more on the theme that they want for the Doctor. Quirky isn’t always the main point, though it is a part. I also think they will consider the how this will play with Missy. I’m not sure Swinton is the best choice.
Morning Panites
I put on the news this morning. So far, nothing exciting
Just wait.
https://www.facebook.com/terrafirma1986/videos/722047401293232/?hc_ref=NEWSFEED
I laughed. Tiffany asked why it was funny. I’m not sure what my \M/etal colleagues would think.
lmfao. That was great. 🙂
That’s funny. Will have to show it to hubby when he gets home
This is amazing. Those two are spot on in almost everything they do
Looks like a food truck will be parked north of Jack’s office. Might partake for lunch.
ON EVERY CORNER!!!!! ON! EVERY! CORNER!!!
Only if the election had gone a different way. . .
Are they only there today, Rhett?
Down Under Foods at Pima Center at 9200 E Pima Center Pkwy from 11am-1pm.
Back at my office eating a steak and onion meat pie. Mmmm… I don’t know where they’ll be tomorrow. I located them using this website:
http://phxstreetfood.org/schedule/
I keep seeing a trend for the food trucks to pair up with breweries. I often try to get to new breweries by choosing them for dinner while on travel with work colleagues. It’s hard to do that when the potential “dinner option” is gourmet grilled cheese. Not that I didn’t pull that off two days ago, but this guy was pretty easy going and not that hungry.
The food truck thing does feel kinda like a fad – – but it is fun, and we have found a few good ones.
It’s still tough to shake the stigma of those dirty meals-on-wheels trucks, though. There are still plenty of those guys out there too.
Food trucks here rival restaurants in quality and price. I’m not kidding, they take themselves extremely seriously and, much like restaurants, they are hit and miss. See, 60-70% of breweries here (an estimation from observation) don’t serve food. They are just tap rooms that invite 3 or 4 food trucks a week to satiate hunger. It’s a win win win combination for all involved. The brewery/food truck/consumer has become an amazing closed ecosystem here.
#themoreyoudidntwanttoknow
CP: Do You REally Believe in Santa? — Murray Gold
I will say, if they cast a woman for the Doctor, I can’t wait to see what Murray Gold does with the score. 😀
When did the Trump Mistake stop being funny in any way?
http://www.avclub.com/article/so-uh-anyone-else-just-watch-trumps-batshit-press–250470
Today.
I normally avoid Trump stuff even when it involves humor. But this was too damn funny.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z2DkhDQ4Awc
This video is no longer available because the YouTube account associated with this video has been terminated.
Well THAT was quick.
Try this one before it goes away. Or just search for “Donald Trump Can’t Shake Hands Right” from Last Week Tonight.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NK_FJm-wc80
It’s the middle of February and every day this week, today included, I’ve had to open the window because it’s been so warm. Many places in Alberta broke records yesterday day. The weather sure is screwy this year
Hrm. Politics and weather broke the conversation.
Next up — sports!
Well I did think about asking Rhettro if there was any temptation to go see the Royals at Spring training, but I thought better of it. :p
Oh come ON!
https://www.sideshowtoy.com/whats-new/jack-burton-sixth-scale-figure/?
Shut up, Mr. Burton! You are not brought upon this world to get it!
Like Like LIKE LIKE LIKE!!!
But… that doesn’t look anything like Dwayne Johnson.
Dislike dislike DISLIKE DISLIKE DISLIKE!
Steam train rides today, so that’s a win.
Any day with a steam train ride can’t be too bad.
Innuendo FTW
http://nerdist.com/weird-al-pac-man-box-set/
A Weird Al rarity from his early days.
CP: Liana — The Joy Formidable
Man this is a great one right here
Afternoon Pan
Long weekend! Woo Hoo!
Had a busy morning.
Besides my normal cleaning (but not cookies 🙁 ), I went to the hardware store and got a new shower head for the washroom.
Kitty was being a dope and got wet when I installed it. 😆
Some cats have this weird fascination with the shower. 🙂
Whenever I’m in the shower she will sit outside the shower door and meow constantly. However, if I open the door or get her a little bit wet, she hates it.
Sometimes she’s such a cat.
CP: Tornado — Wintergatan
Attempt #2 at a frozen wood-fired pizza on the smoker.
This time, a pizza stone is doing its job.
For those who don’t use FB:
http://www.fonearena.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/nokia_timeline.jpg
Is Nokia poised to come back from the dead?
So we saw a really good Queen tribute band last month at a local casino. Went back to the same place to see a Metallica tribute.
Let’s just say Ride the Lightning didn’t strike twice for us at this place.
Did James have a pooch?
No, but the Cliff Burton/Robert Trujillo bass player’s fake Trujillo-like wig and potbelly made an appearance
They did have funny stage names. Full marks for the drummer calling himself Napster Ulrich.
http://beerstreetjournal.com/get-ready-drink-like-90s-zima-set-return/
My mother will be so happy. As, I’m sure, will all the other 72 year old women to which Zima appeals.
I recall a party in the early 90s where Zima and malt liquor were consumed. That night didn’t end well.
As long as there’s a revival of Babylon 5 to go with it, then I’m ok with this.
http://thump.vice.com/en_ca/article/10-hour-arctic-icebreaker-ambient-album?utm_source=vicefbanz&utm_campaign=global
Enjoyed the Great Wall.
Will probably have to fight Lo over the General with the immaculately coffiured hair that only gets ruffled in the final battle.
Hmmmmm. It’s gonna be a looooong while til I get to that one
I hope your battle is a blurry CGI mess, when you do get around to it.
Has anyone watched Legion yet? Is it worth starting?
I haven’t seen it, but the social medias have said that the first eps were David Lynchian – – in a good way.
Yes, the first episode, it was good.
SS-GB starts tonight on the BBC, based on a Len Deighton novel, another variant on Germany winning WW2
Is that the 4th season of Hunting Hitler? Can’t wait!!!!
I tease. I wanna watch this just as bad as Man in High Castle
We are enjoying The Expanse s2
http://imgur.com/gallery/y2dTM
I’ve seen some of these, but never the full series. Pretty hilarious.
Did you guys see the horrific attack in Sweden the other day?
Yeah, me either.
Counting myself safe at the Bowling Green, Sweden massacre.
Jack thank GOD! When I didn’t hear anything about any of this I feared the worst!
Spirit
Absent.
In case you missed it on FB today.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6l1GvDWtccI
wow
CP: Who Am I (Animatrix Edit) — Peace Orchestra feat. Hubert Tubbs
Tumbleweeds are back from the black!
Nebula Award nominees:
http://www.tor.com/2017/02/20/announcing-the-2016-nebula-awards-nominees/
I’ve read one and want to read two others.
Another reminder that time keeps marching
http://www.avclub.com/amp/250665
Even though she’ll never ever have money worries, I feel for Frances Bean. She’s the product of 2 severely damaged people.
If characters from classic lit could text:
http://community.sparknotes.com/2017/02/13/if-literatures-biggest-romantics-could-text
Confession: I’ve never read or seen Wuthering Heights. (except the semaphore version)
Even worse (as a Brit) I haven’t either, but I know enough about the story to get the joke.
I have been Haworth though and seen the home of the Bronte sisters.
CP: Dystopia (The Earth Is On Fire) — YACHT
I made the mistake of watching a video of a guy with pliers extracting some long piece of litter from a turtle’s nostril. Jesus Cristo, it’s a never-ending anxiety attack. Don’t watch. And don’t litter.
http://io9.gizmodo.com/hasbros-40th-anniversary-star-wars-figures-are-an-amazi-1792529369
http://www.geekexchange.com/news/bryan-cranston-will-bring-philip-k-dicks-electric-dreams-to-series/
Van! Maybe they’ll do a faithful take on “Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?”
Damn It Brian! I will now have to worship you.
” pulling from the works of Dick”
Best quote from the article. Anyway, this news makes me happy.
Morning Pan
I wish all weekends were three day weekends.
Well … I survived “President’s Day”.
For those who aren’t in the US this used to be the day we set aside to honer those who have led this country.
Now, due to a recent executive order, it is a day during which ALL crime is legal for the President and all police, fire, and medical emergency services remain unavailable. Restrictions do prohibit the President from disturbing government officials “ranking 10”, as well as the use of all weapons above Class 4 (explosive devices such as grenades, rocket launchers, and bazookas). So far though, Congress has shown no interest in holding the current President accountable for having broken those very few rules.
…wait … that may not be right. I may be thinking of the plot of “The Purge”.
… or something that happened in Sweden.
The cat is mad at me because I won’t share my breakfast
BTW – watch Legion.
The first episode was brilliant! As Jack described, very David Lynchian but in the good ways. I actually watched it twice and was captivated both times.
2nd episode was “good” but (for me) it couldn’t quite sustain the level of WTF that the first episode had.
I’m looking foreword to the 3rd episode. For me, it usually takes 3 episodes to really tell if a show is going to really work.
I admit to partial TL;DR, but this seems like a well-written, deep take on a mostly-forgotten movie.
http://www.tor.com/2017/02/20/the-unlikely-philosophy-of-joe-versus-the-volcano/
I haven’t seen it since it was first released on VHS. I recall young me being unimpressed, but a couple of scenes were memorable. This makes me kinda want to give it another go.
I’ve seen it a couple times and I think it was an okay movie. There were some clever parts but it was rarely really funny and if I recall, the critiques of the work-a-day lifestyle were a little too obvious. It was unconventional for the time, but ultimately fell short of being a masterpiece.
Which matches Young Me’s assessment. Maybe it’s just our brain clouds which prevent us from really appreciating this movie.
Out of curiosity I had to check the IMDB link for JVTV and it has a 5.7 rating. Which you wouldn’t know based on the first 10 pages of 10 star reviews there. I wonder if there are people who clamor for the other Hank’s movie that I think is comparable, “The Man with One Red Shoe”. I see it rates a 5.6.
That seems to match my remembrance of it as well.
I recall liking it but also have the feeling that it wasn’t quite what it could have (should have?) been.
*sounds of rushing wind*
I stayed up way to late last night watching “CBGB” on Netflix.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1786751/
A 2013 film starring Alan Rickman and telling the story of that club.
Wow.
I knew about that place and knew that a lot of Bands had played there in their early days but I didn’t realize it’s crucial importance to the whole punk/underground music scene. The film does take a few liberties with the facts but all in all, if you are a fan of any of the non-pop music from the late 70’s/early to mid-80s, you should check out this film.
If you
I never made it to CBGB’s. :-/
Although, by the time I was old enough to go, it was already way past its prime.
Past prime or not, I would have just loved to go. Talk about a landmark of culture
Eight kinds of bacon!! wowza
The Oink Cafe: applewood smoked, jalapeno, honey cured, sugar cured, apple cider, pepper, hickory, or chef’s choice.
I’m going with pepper.
*you can order a flight of bacon
And that place is right up the block from a similar place called The Salty Sow. We could do a Cholesterol Crawl..
Sounds like you are pigging out!
Like you are in hog heaven!
Like you have found the EIGHTH degree of Kevin Bacon.
It’s Wednesday so it must be Llandudno.
That’s not even a real place. You’re just making shit up now.
He really is. Next he’ll tell you that the “u” is pronounced like an “i”.
It is you Wiley old fox:
https://youtu.be/zYsF2AC0CDs
Is that the Land of Lando?
Lando has issues.
Ha! That’s possibly my favorite Deadpan bit of all time.
I bet he has a wallet that says “Bad Motherfucker” on it.
Stay on target …
In the not-too-distant future—not next Sunday, but a bit under two months from now—the Satellite of Love will grace our skies once more as Netflix has announced the release date of the show’s revival: Friday, April 14.
http://io9.gizmodo.com/the-new-mystery-science-theater-3000-has-a-premiere-dat-1792623467
As long as they stay sway from Stingray.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/science/2017/02/22/nasa-announcement-live/
The Trappist System? Will we encounter a bunch of beer-brewing monks when we get there?
We can only hope they are a sweet, malt-based life form ad not a bitter, hop based race.
with a few coffee notes.
My god, it’s full of bubbles. . .
1 Devil on Mars – final draft 2 Jack Mangan
2 Rolling In the Deep ADELE
3 Omens At The End of the World – final Jack Mangan
4 Jar Of Hearts Christina Perri
5 My Immortal Evanescence
6 nese6-final – Rabbit Knees Jack Mangan
7 90something – alternate levels mix – official version Jack Mangan
8 Bangarang Skrillex
9 Yesterday The Beatles
10 He Is Ghost B.C.
11 Humpty Hearts 4 Jack Mangan
12 Red Dust Castle 3 – Final mix Jack Mangan
13 Cry Baby [Clean] Melanie Martinez
14 Stripsearch Faith No More
15 Adagio for TRON (Venaccio Remix) Daft Punk
16 A Thousand Years Christina Perri
17 Hungry Like The Wolf Duran Duran
18 15 15 15 03.15. Slade – Run Run Away Slade
19 Set Fire to the Rain ADELE
20 Bring Me To Life Evanescence
21 Captain and Science Officer 3 Jack Mangan
22 One With the Stillness Jack Mangan
23 Photon Meters Jack Mangan
24 Perfect Green Woman __ True Final Jack Mangan
25 Separate Nation 4 Jack Mangan
Sure is a lot of Evanescence in there…. not judging just surprised
I like both of those songs quite a bit, but they’re also both on my daughter’s playlist.
My iPod top play count analytics say a lot about me:
Mainly:
— I spend a lot of “quality control” plays on my mashup creations.
— I spend a lot of time playing songs on my daughter’s playlist.
— How the hell did “Run Runaway” get in the Top 20?
Del Shannon?
Ah Slade, fun song though.
Finished watching Hacksaw Ridge. It was quite good, once you got past the few Christian pandering moments that Gibson put in.
Oh really? Was it that egregious?
The opening monologue wasn’t necessary, and one visual from the end was a bit much for me. Aside from that, I think the movie did a good job covering Doss’ amazing story.
I was kind of hesitant seeing that film but I’ll have to check it out.
morning Pan
Another hubbiless evening.
Anyone who thinks teachers stop working when the kids go home has never been married to one.
Stupid education of developing young minds.
:-/
I’m having lunch with the boss today. I think I’ll make funny faces at her, just because I can.
$65!
http://www.reuters.com/article/us-norwegian-air-transatlantic-idUSKBN1621JK
Hmmm but you still have to get to the east coast to use of of those airports… otherwise thats beyond tempting.
Get you asses over here boys and girls.
Then you can see how ‘Great’ Britain is.
You’ll go home laughing…
I mean youre doing a pretty good job selling it on FB with the photos you take
i . hate . microsoft . sooooo . much
Try switching to Commodore?
Every OS Sucks. 😀
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d85p7JZXNy8
I had about 30 minutes to play on my Xbox but NOOOoooo.
Since I FOOLISHLY allowed the Xbox to perform an update last time I used it (I’ve been telling the update to “piss off” for years as it was working just fine for me)… it was now demanding that I sign in with an xbox live account before letting me continue !
I’ve been playing on this thing for years without having to sign in. I don’t play on-line games or collaborative games, I have no need to sign on. I have my console and I have the game disc and I just want to play the damn game.
… but NOOOOooo. Microsoft wants me to “sign on” before it will let me do this! Why the hell should I have to let them know every time I want to play a game I bought on a system I bought?
Bottom line – I didn’t have an Xbox live account to sign on with. Or at least if I do … it has been so many years since I have used it that I have no idea what it is or was.
So. I don’t get to continue playing my game.
Boooo Microsoft. Booo on you.
Stormy Weather, I love you,
Stormy Weather, however I also hate you
I came to Wales to see a Castle
But you denied access by blowing too hard
Stormy Weather, stormy weather,
Piss off!
I’m chuckling under my breath
CP: Light In The Tunnel/Human Race — Red Rider
The one thing I do when hubby isn’t home is eat foods he doesn’t like. Tonight’s dinner will be cabbage rolls
Love me some cabbage rolls!
Can I just puke now?
Sure, just do it in an environmental friendly way.
As an aside, I’m of two minds on this subject. In grade school, we got cabbage biscuits that emitted an odor of rotting vegetables. Later on I was introduced to authentic German ones called bierocks that were exceedingly delicious. The winning formula seems to be less cabbage, more spice, better bread.
So the secret to good cabbage is less cabbage?
Yep!
Steve Martin and Bruce Campbell are also of two minds
Bierocks, Runzas, Colcannon, cabbage rolls are all yummy. But I’m a veggie eater.
Don’t know what’s for lunch yet. Not meeting for another half hour. Will decide then when I look at the menu
CP: Sell Out — Reel Big Fish
This
http://www.slate.com/blogs/the_slatest/2017/02/22/_15_classic_metal_albums_whose_titles_are_less_dark_than_the_washington.html?wpsrc=sh_all_dt_tw_top
They should probably stay away from this In Flames record:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whoracle
Or…should they…
Great album!
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spreading_the_Disease
I think we could list off Anthrax albums
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sound_of_White_Noise
CP: Obsession — Lila Rose
W….wait…
http://distractify.com/trending/2017/02/16/ZoFHgE/rdj-dog-frisky?utm_content=inf_10_53_2&tse_id=INF_da5747d0f9ec11e6a22fa5876bd4fd44
Morning Pan
It’s cookie making day!
Hmmm.
I need to figure out how to get my computer to “accept cookies” from The Energizer Bunny.
We are gaming with a new couple this weekend. It’s always tough when you have someone new as you don’t have a feel for what kind of games they would like.
Mumbly Peg is always a good time.
It’s snowing. Go figure
I might as well be here with it being 5C, 41F.
I wonder if it’s going to stop snowing at any point in the near future
James Hong is 88 today!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jBzgeNlekCc
http://www.avclub.com/article/appreciation-six-decade-400-role-career-character–250919
Love this man
Wait, you are this man!
There’s nothing wrong with self love
Our next best selling single
Actually, “Wait, you are this Man!” would make a great B-side on our next best selling single
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A15_toteGag
It’s been done.
Wait…
CP: My Silver Lining — First Aid Kit
It took most of the day but the cookies are finally in the oven
JFC. You never know where the crazy person is, who’s going to do something violent and tragic. Just walking down a street in an American town.
It’s time to go live on a beach somewhere.
Seriously. This species is overrun with crazies.
Given that my recent Facebook quiz informed me that I had a perfect politically moderate brain, I made the only logical second step. I joined the ACLU. I don’t have the time or the energy to make all the political fights, so I’ve hired a team to do it in my place. 🙂
On your team, can I be the Reince to your Priebus?
Fight for our rights!
Yuck https://www.fool.com/investing/2017/02/24/time-warners-the-batman-and-the-flash-are-in-troub.aspx
Damn it Science, you crusher of dreams:
http://blogs.plos.org/onscienceblogs/2017/02/24/7-new-habitable-planets-plus-scientists-running-for-office/
My daughter is suddenly crazy for the Rush song, “Tom Sawyer,” after hearing it on the Goldbergs. Never seen the show myself, but that alone makes it awesome.
That is awesome. 😀
Great show from what I’ve seen/heard. It’s about Adam Goldberg growing up in the 1980s. Kevin Smith actually directed an episode about Adam and his father going to see the Michael Keaton Batman in 1989. I’ve not see a lot of episodes but it has that 1980’s nostalgia factor that I think I’d like
CD: Popping in and out of George Hrab’s live stream for his 500th show.
Not to be petty, but am I the only one who thinks he’s extremely overrated?
No, I gave up on him a couple years ago. Reasons are withheld
Since musically he’s pretty small fry, I hard to see how he is overrated.
+find
Catchup post to reply to several of the last few comments:
I agree, the 60 Lines Project was one of my favorite Deadpan bits ever, too.
Van – I have been to GB, twice, as a child, and some of my fondest memories are of visiting ruined castles. It is really pretty 🙂
Jack – awesome to learn that you’re still doing mashups. 🙂 Here’s my current Top 25 Most Played from my iPod, at this exact moment (I’ll do Title / Artist / Album format, for clarity and because most of these are from soundtracks):
The Man’s Too Strong / Dire Straits / Brothers In Arms
Imperial March / John Williams / Star Wars: Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back (Original Soundtrack)
The First Visit / Geoffrey Burgon / Brideshead Revisited (Original Soundtrack)
Behind Blue Eyes / The Who / Who’s Next
A Day Without Rain / Enya / A Day Without Rain
Vader’s Redemption / Ian Gordon / Theme Tweak: Volume One
Inner Light / 2002 / The Emerald Way
Fallen Embers / Enya / A Day Without Rain
Colonel Bogey March / HM Royal Marines / The Sounds of England
Another Answer Came / 2002 / The Emerald Way
Silver Inches / Enya / A Day Without Rain
One By One / Enya / A Day Without Rain
Anywhere Is / Enya / The Memory of Trees
Going To Brideshead / Geoffrey Burgon / Brideshead Revisited (Original Soundtrack)
Blue Danube Waltz / J. Strauss / 2001: A Space Odyssey (Original Soundtrack)
Flora’s Secret / Enya / A Day Without Rain
China Roses / Enya / The Memory of Trees
For Baby (For Bobbie) / John Denver / John Denver’s Greatest Hits
The Throne Room and End Title / John Williams / Star Wars: Episode IV: A New Hope (Original Soundtrack)
Stay Awake / Julie Andrews / Mary Poppins (Original Soundtrack)
Fade to Black / Metallica / Ride the Lightning
Smile / Pinkie Pie / My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic (Original Soundtrack)
The Saga Begins / Weird Al Yankovic / Running with Scissors
Rebel Yell / Billy Idol / Greatest Hits
Velvet Green / Jethro Tull / Songs from the Wood
I love the eclectic playlist, Amy! Especially Metallica and the My Little Pony SDTK right next to each other.
This list gets a thumbs up from me.
Thanks, Rhettro! That means a lot to me, coming from you. 🙂
🙂
Also, Rhettro – thanks for the character sheet. Hope that means gaming plans are moving forward. 🙂
*maniacal laugher*
*+t*
Are you on the square?
Is that what the kids are calling it these days?
Are you on the level?
I’m not ready to swear.
http://www.scarymommy.com/x-plan-text-teen-escape-bad-situation/
Clever.
Bloody hell:
http://m.tmz.com/#article/2017/02/26/bill-paxton-dead-dies/
Yep. This one is tragic due to the circumstances . I don’t know why he was in surgery…
Yeah, I saw this. 🙁
He was in a synth pop band:
https://youtu.be/rkz0Lx6VyxA
Hmm.
Aliens, Near Dark, True Lies, Twister, Titanic, Weird Science, Frailty, etc. whatever he was in, he made better.
Frailty!!
Have any of you watched a show on Netflix called Danger 5? It may very well be the best show in existence
Its aussie right? Yes…yes I have and holy shit yes it is. I blew thru that show so very quick. Highest reccommendation for goofy ass fun.
Yeah, wasn’t in uk Netflix had to watch them via other means.
I’ve never even heard of it. Will trust your endorsement.
Saw this tonight:
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/It%27s_Only_the_End_of_the_World
Heavy on the mortality metaphors.
http://m.imgur.com/gallery/xz8DAz0
And thats right, he directed the Fish Heads video!
There will never be another Bill Paxton.
The new Nokia 3310:
https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2017/02/nokia-3310-hands-on-its-hard-not-to-like-this-modern-take-on-the-feature-phone/
Morning Pan
Went to bed before the oscars ended but then found this all over my twitter feed
http://www.imdb.com/list/ls062127360/videoplayer/vi3395466777?ref_=hm_hp_i_1
Kind of weird.
R.
Not Twitter feed. I don’t subscribe to twitter. All over my FaceBook feed.
*sigh* is the day over yet?
I hope they managed a last-minute nod to Bill Paxton.
Jennifer Aniston did, but he was not included in the montage that I could see.
The true American crime is INSURANCE COMPANIES!!!!
Truer words. . .
Yep.
I watched “Rock the Kasbah” on Netflix the other night.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3164256/?ref_=nv_sr_1
Really enjoyed it. Bill Murray doing “Bill Murray” but it works for this film. A little action, a little comedy, a little suspense and I thought … a bunch of heart.
… and how did this comment end up here?
CP: Somebody Tried To Steal My Car — Super700
Sorry Bose, but I ain’t paying 600 quid for a sound bar for a 500 quid TV.
http://www.avclub.com/article/whats-it-being-seat-filler-academy-awards-214360
Fascinating. And completely unnecessary.
Well folks this is going to be a first for me.
This week I will see a film that isn’t out for a few weeks, followed by a Q&A session with the Director and one of the actors from the film.
I got the last ticket…
Awesome! Are you allowed to discuss publicly, or not until the film releases?
Nah, no secrecy it’s on the cinemas website:
https://www.tynesidecinema.co.uk/whats-on/films/view/free-fire
Just realised that the actor is currently on TV in SS-GB and played Ian Curtis in the film Control.
I’m an extremely casual Joy Division fan, but I thought Control was excellent.
Cool. Have fun and I hope you enjoy it. 😀
CP: Koi ha sensou — Supercell
When my time comes, I wonder if I’ll have to wait for the earlier meeting to wrap up late before I’ll be able to enter the crypt.
“My husband was going to take me on a trip to buy art, but I got a house instead! ”
http://stayoutofmynamastespace.com/
I feel sick. Oooh I really feel sick…
There is the proverbial bull in the China shop and then there is me trying to learn Tai Chi from a YouTube video.
The bull is more elegant…cough
I used to work with a guy who gave Tai Chi classes during lunch breaks. Which was at an IT company, which meant that we never had classes.
I tried to learn through videos after that, but it was nigh-impossible. Too many nuances. Find a class or an instructor.
I second Jack’s recommendation and add that there are many different styles/schools of Tai Chi. If one doesn’t work for you, then another might. I’ve always wanted to try Mulan style, but I learned the yang style which worked well for me.
Class ain’t going happen, far too self conscious for that.
Will persevere with the videos.
http://www.fox10phoenix.com/news/us-world-news/238481970-story
Exciting news!
Neat!
So, which seat is yours, Jack?
I told them I needed to be on the aisle.
I had an interesting discussion with someone about SpaceX a few weeks ago.
They were going on about how much cheeper it was for SpaceX to operate because, unlike NASA, as a private company they didn’t have to have all of the many layers of safety procedures and double/triple checking of every bolt, rivet and bulb to make sure they wouldn’t fail.
I question whether that was actually a “good” thing, given you can’t pull over and call for AAA while in space.
So this happens:
http://www.thisiscolossal.com/2017/02/re-western-felice-house
Nicely done.
Spaghetti-strap Westerns?
hehe
Morning Pan
Today I finish December’s accounting. Just in time to start on January. *sigh*
Torment: Tides of Numenera comes out today. I look forward to playing it.
A friend has been talking about it. I haven’t played the previous game, so I wasn’t paying too much attention to this one.
Instead, I’ll be playing Horizon Zero Dawn.
I want to play that but it’s not out on PC
The previous game came out a bajillion years ago. I’m pretty sure you can play the new one without the old out.
I’ve also been reading the related short stories. Mur Lafferty wrote one of them.
Just got work to approve travel to Phoenix for a conference on May 22-23 (Monday/Tuesday). If I could fly out on Friday, is anyone available to hang out over the weekend? Bonus points if I can crash with someone over the weekend.
Let’s discuss, TRA! I think that’s a weekend with young-uns for us, but it would be cool to see you while you’re in town.
So Middlesbrough Transport Bridge rocked!
..and rolled in the wind…
(reposted from the random spot it was inserted above)
I watched “Rock the Kasbah” on Netflix the other night.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3164256/?ref_=nv_sr_1
Really enjoyed it. Bill Murray doing “Bill Murray” but it works for this film. A little action, a little comedy, a little suspense and I thought … a bunch of heart.
Not ringing a bell. I almost always like Bill Murray as Bill Murray, so that’s not discouraging at all.
The real question: will Shareef like it?
Anyone here a fan of the band- Haim?
I like the song, Days Are Gone.
They sound like Tegan ans Sara to me.
I fear Essbee will have to sacrifice you to Tegan and Sara now.
Hey!
Well…well…well… look who we have here 😉
*Scribbles in notebook* “Make reference to Tegan and Sara to get EssBee to appear.”
Dunno em. Will look.
I’m more into Feldman than Haim.
I’m more into Hart than Feldman and Haim
As stated on Vanny boy’s Facebook… our new band name is “Scarred Bonce”. End of story.
I think “Vanny Boy” would also be a perfectly acceptable band name.
First folk-metal style single…
“appear”
Ok, try this for size, having a discussion with a friend about long distance contact with family and friends.
Friend claims all long distance communication with friends and family distorts relationships. It gives the illusion that the person is there with you when they aren’t and are poor substitutes for the person being actually there.
Which in a way I agree, but often there is no option.
Right. Is it preferable from that viewpoint have no contact over long-distance?
I still sometimes pause to note just how historically revolutionary and new and unheard-of our age of instant global communication really is.
CP: Home — The Nyx
http://insomniaradio.net/2017/01/14/the-nyx-home/
Anybody current on The Expanse on Sy-Fy, btw? Last week’s episode was pretty intense.
We are a couple episodes behind. We’ve been swamped. 🙁
I haz a current.
I’m current, and I’ve read the books (except the latest)
WTF:
https://www.lionsroar.com/tibet-womens-soccer-team-denied-tourist-visas-to-united-states-after-a-year-of-preparation/
Might have to settle for tourist mastercards.
I don’t know how you’re shocked anymore at what this current fucktard monster fuck is causing to happen in this country.
goddammit rhett…
Not surprised but still WTF. Glad my visa exemption doesn’t run out till next year.
Great seats and incredible music for Experience Hendrix. Thanks, Pixie. (can’t remember if these were Xmas or birthday)
Any night where you shake hands with Billy Cox and Zakk Wylde can’t be all bad.
Tre cool
And not the Green Day one. I mean that sounds amazing. Well done
Neato, did you get to chat with Zakk at all?
Y’ever grab a handle of whiskey, see that it’s 2/3 full, and think, “boy, I’d better make a liquor run tonite”?
You watched the address last night didn’t you?
Ha!
Guys!!! Guys… what do you do when you are jamming to Air Supply, enjoying maaaaaaaaaaaaaybe a bit too much whiskey, and realize you have to be at work in 8 hours? Hmmm? Guys? Gals? Guysgals? Guls?
Call in sick.
Morning Pan
Today I let the vampires drain me, then I have lunch with my Boo
I hope they sparkled, at least.
Oof.
Olaf…
https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/43/ca/f0/43caf0cdc44989104ea68ebc94e84209.jpg
Olay
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rz9vonydQpE
🙂
CP: Spanish Sahara — Foals
I have this stuck in my mind after getting to the end of “Life Is Strange”. It’s a really good game, especially if you like Telltale style games.
Jack. Is the you at you mangan address still working? My email bounced.
Nope. I’m straight gmail now. I only have so much battle in me, and Yahoo doesn’t merit.
Try sphericaljackm – – or mjackmangan (they both go to the same place).
Stupid gmail. I did a search for you and only saw the you at you. But, as soon as I pasted in Spherical it popped right up. Grrrr.
“Hey cool!”, I said. “Soundgarden is coming to a fairly small venue in May and that’s one band I’ve yet to see!”, I said.
*type type type type go to order tickets*
82$ after fees for ONE ticket.
“Fuck no. Pass.”, I said.
Black hole son, black hole.
I won’t come.
Iggy traded to LA Kings for conditional draft pick. I’m glad Iggy is off this dog shit team and can actually contend now, but I swear to god if this team is not gutted buy the end of the day I am NOT renewing my season tickets that I do not have!
Seriously tho… make today count, Crapalanche
I want our 2020 meetup to be at the Star Wars theme park they’re opening in 2019
At Disneyheim?
OH OH OH!
I’d be willing to go to either crazy state for you all
$82?!
Now, if those were Tegan and Sara tickets. . .
Totally reasonable for Tegan and Sara
Look at that it’s Pavlov’s Essbee.
A comment like that could get your bell rung.
CP: Stand Or Fall — The Fixx
I finally got around to looking up something that I noticed in Stranger Things. I had wondered if the government building was the same one from the move The Manhattan Project. It isn’t, it’s just a reference. Still cool though.
CP: Stranger Things Soundtrack
Free Fire was a fun film, the Q&A session was interesting.
Even better the two assholes behind me, who were planning to disrupt the Q&A session didn’t get picked..hahahahahahaha
CP: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GW7197RVnug
Beyond ‘Like’
Holy shit, At the Drive-In reunited and is touring in support if a new album. Holy shit….
Morning Pan
Kitty goes in to the vet today for her quarterly ear checkup. She loves these trips :ermm:
The first of three loads of laundry are in the washer. At five loads a week, sometimes I”m not sure if we’re the dirtiest people I know or the cleanest
That sounds about right for us too.
Ditto and Lo – Pixies in Denver 10/18
That might be worth a road trip. None of my friends are Pixie fans. 🙁
I just wish Kim was still in the band. I like Paz a LOT but it’s not the same without Kim’s voclas
Agree!
CP: Yolo (Instrumental) — BAND-MAID
Oh the humanities …
As a precautionary, severe weather measure I opened up my storm shelter yesterday … only to discover that a half case of the hard cider I bottled back in the fall had DETONATED!
Don’t know when it had happened as there was no sign of liquid on the floor but GLASS everywhere.
On today’s agenda – carefully remove the UXB’s from the box, rinse the powdered glass fragments off of them and get them in the fridge, which should stop the fermentation process and render them … less excitable.
On a more positive note – I tried one of the survivors last night and it was the best tasting cider I think I have ever had.
Now that’s a hard cider!
This is why I make you sign a disclaimer before handing you one.
– Not suitable for sufferers of motion sickness.
– May be considered frightening.
– Consumers must be in good health and not affected by medical problems, such as heart, back or neck problems, which might be worsened by this experience.
– Expectant mothers should not ride.
– Not suitable for children under 16 years of age. Children between the ages of 16 and 21 or really anyone else. It would be best if you were accompanied by an adult when on this attraction.
Warning: Pregnant women, the elderly, and children under 10 should avoid prolonged exposure to Cider.
Caution: Cider may suddenly accelerate to dangerous speeds.
Cider contains a liquid core, which, if exposed due to rupture, should not be touched, inhaled, or looked at.
If Cider begins to smoke, get away immediately. Seek shelter and cover head.
Cider may stick to certain types of skin.
Wish we lived close, jaJ. I just opened my first bottle of my latest batch – a blonde ale. We could do tradesies!
I’m there…
Would soooo love to have our own little Brew Fest!
I do like the idea of keeping the bottles in a storm shelter, for exactly this reason. Think of the different level of disaster if that had happened in a spare room in the house.
So visited Jodrell Bank today for a look at the famous radio telescope.
The visitor centre was not that impressive sadly,
Poor Tegan. The vet has put her on a diet
Does Sara get to eat as usual?
😆
Mad respect for the “B” selection
http://www.avclub.com/article/best-rock-bands-00s-arcade-fire-zwan-217176?
Although the fact “Spoon” beat out “Sleater-Kinney” is bull and shit.
After reading that article, I now have a man-bun, a mangy beard, gauged earlobes, an espresso, and a pipe. . . . and I’m posting this comment using a typewriter.
(It’s a hipster overload)
Oh it’s awful. I was just impressed they knew who Boris was.
Here I think you dropped your horn rimmed glasses
Horizon Zero Dawn is beautiful. I’m not far into it, but so far it is fun. The voice actress for Aloy also is Chloe from Life Is Strange. It’s giving me a weird sort of whiplash. lol
CP: Precious Things — Tori Amos
Did I mention my heater went out Saturday night? Fortunately the temp went down into the 30’s (F) Sat and Sun night.
Turns out I needed a new blower fan and control board.
$1421.00 later I have a working HVAC system.
Oh … and my EXTENDED 10 year warranty? It ran out this last August. sweet
Speaking of house fun. . . we left to pick up one thing from the store last night, came home to find that the toilet had clogged AND the flapper had stuck open, which made for a lovely little flood. Luckily, the floor is tile, and we were only gone for a few minutes, so the flood wasn’t too bad. It could have been much worse.
The same bleak joke over and over, but still a few black humor laughs to be found.
https://twitter.com/nihilist_arbys
Perhaps when everyone has had the chance to read this, we can all go out and have some Arby’s.
If you can endure the horrors of a Buzzfeed site, then some of these are pretty funny.
http://the-daily.buzz/a/nasa-asks-internet-to-name-7-new-planets-and-regrets-it-immediately
There is a tvseries called ‘Very British Problems’ on Netflix, however it’s not on UK Netflix, WTF!
You realize how meta that is right?
Wot’s all this then?
No comment
http://www.newyorker.com/humor/daily-shouts/i-work-from-home
😀
https://thenib.com/high-steaks
Light-hearted (?) political cartoon.
One more. . . http://distractify.com/trending/2017/03/02/Z8qNTd/future-that-liberals-want-twitter
I really hope this becomes a meme.
“Professor Jiggly is loose in cat room”
FTW
This sentence gets funnier every time I read it.
powerful stuff:
http://www.upworthy.com/a-girl-narrates-a-letter-to-her-dad-as-she-grows-up-and-it-makes-rape-culture-obvious?c=ufb6
Morning Pan
Today is cookie making day
This is the future that liberals want.
Logan didn’t have a post credit scene.
DAMN YOU 20th CENTURY FOX, DAMN YOU ALL TO HELL!!!!!
This is the future that liberals want.
No mention of Deadpool 2 either.
Today we are making chocolate brownie cookies
THIS is the future that liberals want.
First we take some chocolate chips, a square of chocolate, and some butter and throw it all in the microwave to melt
I found out today that Hall and Oates and Tears for Fears are touring together this summer. I looked at the touring schedule and then realized that I’m turning into a fogey.
If you start to turn into John Fogerty you should seek help.
Well that is melting we will take some flower sugar and cocoa and mix it together
The chocolate is melted, so I added it to the flour sugar mixture
I also put in eggs and vanilla
Now I’m going to add in some unmelted chocolate chips
I’ve sprayed a couple of cookie sheets, now I’m going to drop the cookies off to the cookie sheets and put them in the oven
Well the cookies are in the oven I’m going to clean my kitchen up
Why does auto correct keep changing while to well?
I knew … but when the email warning from the credit card company arrives it just makes it worse –
“Hi, a credit card transaction was made above your chosen alert limit –
Amount: $ 1,421.28
Where: at CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEMS ”
*sigh* I haven’t even had my morning coffee yet.
Cookies will be ready in about five minutes. Once they’re out of the oven I have washrooms to clean
Washrooms are clean.
Time for a bit of a break. Once the stores open I’ll go out and get snacks and drinks for the weekend
Cool:
https://vimeo.com/204147934
Waiting in line to get a car wash *yawn*
Well time to boogie on down:
https://youtu.be/0eZoiYoFxU0
Ha! I have YouTube as not accessible if I’m not on wifi.
It sure beats diggin’ a ditch.
Huzzah. I’m next in line
Went on line and got tickets for Logan. We will be seeing it on Sunday.
The first line of almost any story can be improved by making sure the second line is, “And then the murders began.”
– Marc Laidlaw
The sky above the port was the color of television, tuned to a dead channel. And then the murders began..
It was the best of times, it was the worst of times. And then the murders began.
It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife. And then the murders began.
CP: “Vaseline” Flaming Lips
Jesus loves me this I know, for the Bible tells me so. Little ones to him belong, they are weak but he is strong. Yes Jesus loves me. Yes Jesus loves me. Yes Jesus loves me. The Bible tells me so. And then the murders began.
Far out in the uncharted backwaters of the unfashionable end of the Western Spiral arm of the Galaxy lies a small unregarded yellow sun.
And then the murders began.
Mr. and Mrs. Dursley, of number four, Privet Drive, were proud to say that they were perfectly normal, thank you very much.
And then the murders began.
This is my favorite so far. And the creepiest one.
Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth, on this continent, a new nation, conceived in Liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal. And then the murders began.
There’s a lady who’s sure all that glitters is gold, and then the murders began.
A merry little surge of electricity piped by automatic alarm from the mood organ beside his bed awakened Rick Deckard, and then the murders began.
So there is a claim, that if the 11year delay in discovering the neutron had not happened, Germany would have built the first atomic bomb. And then the murders began.
Has the ring of truth to it. 😉
There was once a young man who wished to gain his Heart’s Desire. And then the murders began.
She came to him toward morning. And then the murders began.
… is the best that Corporal Bobby Shaftoe can do on short notice–he’s standing on the running board, gripping his Springfield with one hand and the rearview mirror with the other, so counting the syllables on his fingers is out of the question. And then the murders began.
Cryptonomicon! (right?)
We did see Logan. We did also see something about the Deadpool sequel.
Hooray! for Deadpool and his butt cheeks
The last question was asked for the first time, half in jest, on May 21, 2061, at a time
when humanity first stepped into the light. And then the murders began.
I used this site to double check my Pride and Prejudice opening line:
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/books/what-to-read/30-great-opening-lines-in-literature/metamorphosis/
Some good ones here.
1 In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. 2 Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters.
3 And God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light. 4 God saw that the light was good, and he separated the light from the darkness. 5 God called the light “day,” and the darkness he called “night.” And there was evening, and there was morning—the first day. And then the murders began.
This.
Kramer: You’re wasting your life.
George: I am not. What you call wasting, I call living. I’m living my life.
Kramer: OK, like what? No, tell me. Do you have a job?
George: No.
Kramer: You got money?
George: No.
Kramer: Do you have a woman?
George: No.
Kramer: Do you have any prospects?
George: No.
Kramer: You got anything on the horizon?
George: Uh, no.
Kramer: Do you have any action at all?
George: No.
Kramer: Do you have any conceivable reason for even getting up in the morning?
George: I like to get the Daily News.
Kramer: And then the murders began.
Terrible! Just found out that Obama had my ‘wires tapped’ in Trump Tower just before the victory. Nothing found. This is McCarthyism! And then the murders began!
I’m picturing Obama in black slacks, black tactical turtle-neck sweater, black stocking cap, repelling down into a Utility shaft in Trump Tower. He’s got the small flashlight in his mouth because both hands are deftly undoing the catches on the access hatch to the telecommunications junction box. Now he is carefully, ever so carefully, connecting the jumper wires to a small box with some flashing LEDs … Suddenly, all the LEDs go solid green! HE’S IN!!
Now I am picturing trump’s tiny fingers fumbling with the TV remote as he bellows “Conway! SOmeone has been screwing with this thing again! Get in here and get FOX News and this damn thing.”
I really miss Obama.
Don’t you mean “OBUMMER”? *snort snort* Pass the ammo! *fart fart*
Unbleached wheat flour (wheat flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate {vitamin b1}, riboflavin {vitamin b2}, folic acid), soybean oil, partially hydrogenated cottonseed oil, sea salt, salt, malted barley flour, baking soda, yeast, and then the murders began.
Part of a balanced breakfast.
“Unbleached wheat flour”
Jack – wasn’t that your gang nickname?
No that was “Unbleached WHITE Flour”. Erm….
No, my gang nickname was Professor Jiggly.
Not to be confused with Prof. Jiggles Puff
Well that’s one way to go:
http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/man-who-owned-six-tons-9957269#ICID=sharebar_twitter
Japan!
And then the Murders began.
This is the future that liberals want.
The moon is full and shines
An evil blinding light
Under a monolith, her likeness
Marble white
Zombie Queen
Zombie Queen
Black light guides you!
Ghuleh!
Ghuleh!
https://www.google.com/amp/gizmodo.com/as-crt-supplies-vanish-the-classic-arcade-machine-is-vi-1792968855/amp
Bummer.
Well… the CRTs are certainly on their way out. But the stand up console (complete with buttons and joy sticks) with emulators are on the way in. I don’t think the lack of seeing the games on a CRT will totally kill the experience.
Heck with MAME and it’s ilk you can simulate the scan lines of the original CRTs.
For you comic book reading types, I have to recommend the latest Vison series from Marvel. I’m up to issue 10 of 12, and completely hooked. It’s seriously a crazy David Lynchian (that word again) suburban nightmare headtrip.
And I’ll recommend Black Panther and World of Wakanda. Both so good.
100% concur
UCF 23, UConn 32 and then the murders began
HA!
HA!
Just got back from seeing Logan. It was very… dark. Good, but still…
That’s about my review too.
I liked it, they made good use of the R rating.
Belial! Behemoth! Beetleborgs! Asmodeus! Satanas! Luchadores!
(I thought it was Beelzebub, not Beetleborgs).
Silly Ghost B.C.
Oh you can officially take off the ‘BC’ part of the name now; thank Christ.
Monday, Monday, it’s time to travel to somewhere and later come back on the same day.
Morning Pan
At the end of the Deadpool trailer there was a bunch of text that went by. Just went on line to read what it said. It was a bit strange but I guess that’s to be expected.
Happy birthday, Lo!
Happy birthday, LoPan
…oh, and then the murders began
heh
It looks like we got some snow over night.
This is the future that liberals want.
And then the murders began.
Happy Birthday you god wanna be!
This God-of-no-flesh failed to realize that his drivers licence expires tomorrow and must now spend his b-day at the DMV. Joy!!!
Oh… and THEN the murders began
May the green eyed girls bring you plenty of good beer. Happy birthday
And happy birthday to the Lowest of Pans!
Wait. . .
Do immortal elder gods really count the years? No matter, Happy birthday Lo of the Pans!
You have to cut out his tongue and count the lines.
Thanks all. Tremendous 3 hours spent at the DMV. Sad!
Thank you for the great short lines at all the DMVS. Tremendous waiting! Make Birthdays Great Again!
Essbee! A REAL American! A real asset to the cause! Tremendous!
Be careful – – Loser Obama is wiretapping DMVs, trying to steal your tax dollars. Sad!
Bad or sick!
Jack/Rhett…thoughts? TBH I don’t know some of these newer bands but do know the “pioneers”.
http://www.avclub.com/article/metal-music-still-has-unaddressed-nazi-problem-251168?
Truth is, I don’t listen to any of those bands. There is some weird cross over from some Black Metal / Biker types that is racist and homophobic. Mostly dipshits that want to sing their dipshit notions. Metal as a genre is pretty vast and encompasses a lot of perspectives, so it would be hard for me to label it as specifically a Metal problem. More like a Nordic/Biker problem.
Yeah seems like.
I don’t know the bands they talk about. . . The comments (usually safe on AV Club) rightly blast the article and author for Heavy Metal fearmongering.
Most of the bands they mention are part of an out-there fringe that’s never been
It’s good to call out hateful scumbags, even ones with very little influence, lest any enlightened person mistakenly think them on-the-level (I’ve heard good press on Mayhem, for example; glad the article points out their shitty statements), but recognize that our real problem is forgiving assholes for horrible horrible things just because they’re celebrities – – whether they recognize their errors or not.
(Michael Vick
Chris Brown
Donald Trump
Cee-Lo
Lauryn Hill
Ben Rothelisgbegrer
Mel Gibson
etc)
Bingo
https://www.erindorpress.com/2017/03/bn-ceo-predicts-two-years-left/
I have great nostalgia for the hours I whiled away at B&N, back in the 90s.
Seems about right. TO be fair everytime we go into B&N we end up walking out and saying “ill get that cheaper online”
Is the DMV waits a real thing there? I’ve never waited more than a few minutes to update my driver’s license, register the car, *shrug*. Basically anything that requires me to go to Alberta Registries.
If you’re interested, here’s the Easter eggs found in the Deadpool trailer. Two pages of them
http://www.slashfilm.com/deadpool-2-teaser-trailer-easter-eggs/
I’ve been the hell, I’ll spell it. I spell it DMV.
And those o you who’ve been there know precisely what I mean.
My DMV experience as a young driver in NJ was always always hellish. I was amazed at how nice and easy the Scottsdale one was when I moved out here. But then, I’ve also seen the one in North Phoenix, which is kinda worse than the waiting room in Beetlejuice.
My last experience with the DMV here in Texas was actually rather pleasant – getting my daughter’s permit. I was able to “get in line” on my phone and had pretty much no wait when we arrived.
For her actual driving test next month, I’ve got an appointment scheduled, so that should be a short episode as well.
Making History on Fox is goofy and kind of fun.
Lily Frankenstein. W…T…F
That Sam-I-Am, that Sam-I-Am, I do not like that Sam-I-Am. And then the murders began.
Morning Pan!
Hubby and I get up at 5am. Kitty knows this and starts bugging us around 4:30. It’ll be interesting to see how she is this weekend when the clocks change.
Crap joke for the day the day;
After dying in a car crash, three friends go to Heaven for an orientation session. They are all asked the same question: “When you are in your casket and family and friends are mourning over you, what would you like to hear them say about you?”The first guy responds: “I would like to hear them say that I was one of the greatest doctors of my time and a great family man”.The second guy says: “I would like to hear that I was a wonderful husband and a school teacher who made a huge difference in the children of tomorrow”.The third guy thinks for a while and then replies: “I guess I’d like to hear them say ‘Look – he’s moving!'”
I laughed!
Hubby got a crack in his windshield. Taking it in to get replaced today. Since both are beside the windshield place, I have to decide if I want McDonalds or KFC for lunch.
Sometimes a crack is no big deal.
Sometimes, though. . .
http://vignette2.wikia.nocookie.net/tardis/images/0/00/Return_of_the_Crack.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20140624040002
I see you, Republicans, pulling out the old welfare queen stereotype and dusting it off…
Poor people might have to choose between healthcare and iPhones.
“You see us? Quick! Look at what Trump’s doing!” *runs*
Well get this in the UK, moral indignation that a poor person has a big tv or can afford booze..WTF!
I recall seeing video of a homeless guy reclining on a shady sidewalk, with right-winger commentary saying, “Look how easy this guy has it! He looks so relaxed! What a life!”
Obama probably gave them shady sidewalks with our tax dollars. (sad)
Bad guy or sick!
I wanted just one person to pen an essay asking why trump hated capitalism and the cell phone industry so much. Clearly he is trying to put BIG GOVERNMENT in the way of businesses and AMERICAN JOBS once again!
As a comics snob I cannot recommend Image’s “Green Valley” high enough. It’s only 6 issues in. If you do wisely decide to take the trip, make sure to go in blind. This is one you don;t want spoiled!
How dare they have a DQ across the street from the windshield place! Don’t they know I have no willpower?
Yes, yes they do.
Saw this film today:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Certain_Women_(film)
Well acted, but not much happens.
Odo and Bella Swan in the same film!
..and the bad guy from Fringe!
I’ve been ice creamed and de-cracked. Also got a lot of reading done while waiting. Now curled up n front of my fireplace watching the new.
‘It was the day my grandmother exploded. And then the murders began..
Cool article about Jennifer Batten – – who was one of my favorite Deadpan interviews.
http://www.villagevoice.com/music/when-michael-jackson-needed-a-guitar-solo-he-called-the-first-lady-of-shred-9745175
She was the first time I really felt a starstruck kind of awe for a guest.
So obviously prior to my interview.
What?
You poor dear, Van
HA!!!!!
Obviously!
The world needs a cool article about EssBee, aka Like Butta. I’m still starstruck.
I for one welcome my lesbian overlords
Laaaaaaawd, yes!
https://twitter.com/HamillHimself/status/839159878912462848
Mark Hamill, hero of 1977 and 2017.
Fake news! Really a Sith Lord. Can’t keep a hand! Terrible!
Per aspera ad inferi
Perspiration ad in a Ferrari ????
I’ll buy that for a $1.
I know March is usually our snowiest month but I’m done with the white stuff
CO has turned into an extension of AZ this year so go ahead and send some down
High of 86F today, that’s 30C for all the ferners.
We’re in the 60s today and it might snow on Saturday. That meme about “Hold my beer” is seeming more true
Powdered sugar?
-16C and snowing here just north of CowTown
Brrrr
Better get the Wildlings south of the wall.
Hodor!
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2017/mar/06/hitchhikers-guide-to-the-galaxy-technology-sci-fi-books?CMP=fb_gu
Nooooooo!
https://www.elitereaders.com/fake-camel-toe-underwear-is-apparently-the-latest-new-trend/
Please be fake news. Please be fake news.
Is this somehow related to National Women’s Day?
Smooth unfiltered.
Stealing a meme going around for International Women’s Day.
Dream Band: Meshell Ndegeocello, Janet Weiss, Lizzo, Laura Jane Grace, Tegan Quinn, Carrie Brownstein, and Peaches
Oh!
Guitars: Nancy Wilson, Jennifer Batten
Keys: Tori Amos (or) Fiona Apple
Drums: Meytal Cohen
Vocals: Heike Langhans, Lauryn Hill
Bass: J.
Oh, I want to play!
Vocals: Chelsea Wolfe or Heike Langhans
Keys: Fiona Apple
Guitar: Tina S.
Bass: Dagna Silesia
Drums: Linda McDonald
I should’ve identified my players!
Janet – drums
Carrie – lead guitar
Laura Jane – guitar, vocals
Meshell – bass, vocals
Tegan – keyboard, vocals
Lizzo – lead vocals
Peaches – vocals, vulva rhythm section
I think my old bands would have been greatly improved by a vulva rhythm section.
Any room in this group for Ms. Bonnie Raitt on vocals and some guitar?
I saw her once at an outdoor festival and to my surprise she could rock!
There’s always room for Ms. Raitt. The judges, would have also allowed Kate Bush, Kim Wilde and Debra Harry.
Bonnie Raitt is one of the best slide players ever ever.
We’re also seriously neglecting Siouxie Sioux, Joan Baez, Carole King, Faith Evans, Allison Krauss, Wendy and Lisa, Anne Wilson, Aretha, Orianthe, Angela Gossow, Sheryl Crow, Pat Benatar, The Bangles, The Runaways, The Go-Gos, the ladies in the B-52s, Drain STH. . . . to not even scratch the surface.
Norah Jones amd Alicia Keys on the piano
The fact we cannot remember them all is a good thing!
YES!
Dream band…
Sandra Nasic – Rock Vocals
Dessa – Rap Vocals
Lita Ford – Lead guitar
Liz Phair – guitar/backing vocals/songwriting
Kim Deal – bass/backing vocals
Dee Plakas – drums
Emily Haines – keys/backing vocals
Mira Aroyo – DJ/tables
Anna Murphy – Hurdy Gurdy (because hurdy fucking gurdy!)
Hey Moderator… Do i have any comments floating in limboland?
I have released the diabolical comment from mod purgatory.
Blondie and Garbage are on tour together this summer. I’m trying to decide if it’s worth $80 for the balcony seats
BTW the tour name is awesome: Rapture and Rage
Probably worth it if you haven’t seen Blondie. Thats a lot of money. It’s 80$ a ticket here for tix near the stage
If you can afford it, then go. Otherwise, you’ll regret missing it.
Into the source of presents
Beyond the Hallmark lies
Into the endless depth
Of Santa’s eyes
In space, no one can hear you snore:
http://www.openculture.com/2017/03/get-to-sleep-with-42-hours-of-ambient-sounds-from-blade-runner-alien-star-trek-and-doctor-who.html
So what about a new page Mr Mangan?
:-p
Crap mini joke:
I started a band called 999 megabytes.
We still haven’t got a gig.
I got 999 megabytes but a gig ain’t one.
Morning Pan
Kitty’s mad at me. She’s going in for some tests and is not allowed to eat. She’s upset that I won’t give her breakfast
Sometimes I have trouble getting past the hangups when differences between the book and the show are obvious. Time After Time is slightly disappointing already.
I haven’t read the book, but wasn’t too impressed with the first two episodes.
I’ve found much of the first episode to be eye-rollingly bad.
I was very sheltered in the 70s, so I’ve never seen the original movie.
I am 10 days younger than you :p
Kitty was not happy when I dropped her off at the vet. I wonder if she had fears that this was the Humane Society again (where we got her) and I wasgoing to leave her and she would have to find another family.
I don’t like making my kitty sad
Extra snuggles later!
Yes!
CP: Busy Bein’ Born — Middle Class Rut
Heard back from the vet. I get to pick kitty up in a couple of hours
fun game ifn youre bored. Trying to think of all the actors that have appeared in both Marvel Studios films and Marvel Studio shows. The obvious ones are Clark Gregg as Agent Coulson and Hayley Atwell (sigh) as Agent Carter. I can think of 5-6 others. Anyone else?
Oh I guess Sammy Jackson as Nick Fury is another obvious one
None of the Netflix characters, right? I haven’t seen much of AoS or AC.
Netflix counts. Its the same universe
Seems like I’ve seen Stan Lee in the movies and on television, “Stan Lee’s Superhumans”.
OK. What Van wants is what Van gets. Since it’s kinda a slow day, I’m gonna launch a new page.
At the vet waiting to bring home my babe