| BIGGEST SNUB EVER |
[Feb. 24th, 2009|10:31 pm] |
The Oscars, in their deceased list, omitted several people. Some are a bit mouth-gape inducing, like George Carlin and Anita Page.
But they actually omitted DON LAFONTAINE.
He not only voiced over pretty much every trailer in the past two decades, but he was the announcer at THE OSCARS, most recently in 2007!!
*biggest facepalm ever*
Whoever runs the Academy should be shot. |
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[Nov. 15th, 2008|06:01 am] |
These are my top 6 played songs on iTunes...
6. Wonderwall, Oasis, 7 plays
5. The Middle, Jimmy Eat World, 7 plays
4. Calling You, Blue October, 7 plays
3. Attack, System of a Down, 8 plays
2. Chasing Cars, Snow Patrol, 11 plays
1. Sweater Song, Weezer, 21 plays
If I take my top artists by play count, it's Dane Cook (104), Weezer (26), System of a Down (24), Linkin Park (18), Blue October (17), Green Day (16), and the All American Rejects (14).
WHERE IS AVRIL. GODDAMNIT. And wtf is my fascination with the sweater song!?
(EDIT: I wish iTunes calculated "total elapsed listening time" as well, since I'm betting this would radically change these totals, as I tend to mercilessly skip song endings. The above list is very likely "what is the product of my favorite songs and those whose endings I like to hear?") |
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| Dave thoughts |
[Nov. 8th, 2008|06:09 pm] |
Video games - and movies - are worlds with endings. The characters eventually say everything they have to say. You can no longer hear something new from them. But you CAN learn - emotionally and intellectually - by repeat exposure to whatever they've already said. Their world has an end... but in your mind, there's no ending.
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Most learning - and it's funny, because people never get this far - is about the fundamentals. It's about combining the fundamentals in new and more complex ways. Learning is just a big spiral over and over with the SAME fundamentals, as you slowly master each one more and more and more. And, of course, it all depends on what fundamentals you concentrate on. But repeated focus on the fundamentals - on what you've already heard - that's all mastery is.
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Take Robert Downey Jr. There's a lot to be learned from him - intellectually, emotionally... even physically if you're female. But what parts of that learning benefit you? If you don't know what path you're on, you can glean all you want - even from the best - and it will expand you in this spherical blob of enlightenment. And that blob is great, but it's not directional. I don't know how much accomplishment means to you, but it's much easier to accomplish if your learning - the momentum of your evolution - is directional.
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I like learning, and expanding the number people in my life so that I can learn from all of them... which is why LA is so difficult. It's hard to learn from average people in LA, and finding the people who can really teach you - the ones who can expand you - is near impossible. Finding PRETTY people in LA is easy. I always talk about candy and vegetables... the extended metaphor. Some of each are necessary, but in the end, vegetables make you stronger, and ultimately, they make you feel better. LA has a lot of candy and then quite a few hidden vegetables. Granted, other areas of the country have a lot of... dirt. Wherever you are, it's hard to find the vegetable piles. And then you have to find the ones that are tasty. Because even if they're vegetables, it helps if they taste a little like candy.
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There may be a striation in the mental abilities of all people, but even if you haven't been blessed with much, you can still do a HELL of a lot with what you have. Most people don't realize that.
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The ideal American president, to me, would be a coach. Someone who brought the whole country up. Someone who led but who also inspired. Someone who wasn't afraid to kick your ass if you weren't doing a good enough job. There are huge differences between a CEO, a professor, and a coach, and I think the country has suffered because of our lack of a good coach. |
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| (no subject) |
[Oct. 24th, 2008|12:48 pm] |
So Pats... Rodney Harrison? CAREER-ending leg injury? I am pleased. I smell 60 seats in the Senate, and it smells of mahogany and old paper and Harry Reid's medical products. *deep breath*
And on a serious note, you were an enormous douchebag sometimes, Rodney, but you were one hell of a safety and likely an amazing team captain. The Pats couldn't have done it without you. I hope that leg heals 100% and that you enjoy your retirement. |
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| (no subject) |
[Oct. 20th, 2008|11:40 pm] |
McCain is very, very slowly starting to make a comeback.
And the Patriots are crushing the Broncos. 41-7.
Can someone PLEASE hamstring Vrabel? Or Moss? I WANT SIXTY SENATE SEATS AND A COOL PRESIDENT THANK YOU. |
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| (no subject) |
[Oct. 13th, 2008|10:32 pm] |
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I am apparently as sick as Schroedinger's dog. |
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| (no subject) |
[Oct. 12th, 2008|10:35 pm] |
I'm all for "Take Your Daughter To Work Day". But having them play as the Pats' cornerbacks was a bit much.
Obama++ |
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| (no subject) |
[Oct. 10th, 2008|02:32 am] |
Memo to Tom Brady: Please catch some form of weird, debilitating illness that keeps you completely away from football for the next 8 months, and please accidentally pass it on to Vrabel and/or Welker and/or Belichick. I rather fancy 60 seats in the Senate.
And to everyone else - who the fuck are these people that believe John McCain and Sarah Palin are the best choice for the presidency? People at work FINALLY turned around (and where I work, that's special) - there isn't a conservative that'll be voting on election day. But... I understand that McCain has experience, but he also has age. A lot of age. And he'd have no idea what to do with the presidency at all. And his campaign has become a parody of itself.
Who is dumb enough to watch the train wreck continue and loudly exclaim, "That's my man!"
And to all of my friends - my dad has started to repeat absolutely mind-bogglingly tedious right-wing radio talking points. Should I get him a Sirius so he'll have something else to listen to on his drives, or has the damage already been done? Do we have a talented friend somewhere who can become a radio host? You'd only need a few million fans to be a national presence. |
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| The Controversial Survey |
[Sep. 29th, 2008|10:00 pm] |
[1] Do you have the guts to answer these questions and re-post as The Controversial Survey?
No. I think with my brain and type with my fingers. My guts are working on pizza.
[02] Would you do meth if it was legal?
I hate math. Oh meth. I would never have sex with meth, legal or no. She's a little hefty.
[03] Abortion: for or against it?
I am pro-life, if it's my life. I believe abortion is murder, and frankly, fetuses haven't sinned enough to be aborted. Once they become adults, I would abort all of the sinners.
[04] Do you think the world would fail with a female US president?
Yes, because she'd end up lactating all over the Constitution. That, plus Sarah Palin is clearly retarded, and that means most females are. The entire world would fail within 7 months of a woman being sworn in as US president.
[05] Do you believe in the death penalty?
They report on it every so often, but I've never seen it, so unless I see it with my own eyes, no.
[06] Do you wish marijuana would be legalized already?
Oh sweet Jesus yes. Modern technology and civilization, what with its cars and microwave ovens and airplanes and fireworks and carpet and light bulbs and soft clothing and plentiful food from all corners of the earth and chocolate and vibrators and don't even get me started on the internet and televisions and enormous CGI movies and balloons and mirrors and democracy and exercise equipment and bouncy balls and advanced medical care is honestly not enough to make me happy. For that, I need legal marijuana.
[07] Are you for or against premarital sex?
Against.
[08] Do you believe in God?
Not with a capital letter, no. But Jesus lived and Mohammed lived and Oprah lived and that is enough for me.
[09] Do you think same sex marriage should be legalized?
Yes for lesbians, but no for gay men, only because they're so absolutely wacky when you electrocute them. Marriage should only be between something and a woman.
[10] Do you think it's wrong that so many immigrants are moving into the country?
I'd feel much weirder if people were immigrating out of this country, as it would rock the fundamentals of my understanding of the English language.
And no, because immigrants are just so damned hot and so damned easy.
[11] A twelve year old girl has a baby, should she keep it?
How did she get it? I'm not for twelve year olds stealing babies. If she stole it, she should give it back. But if it was a gift to her from someone, she can do whatever she wants with it. I'd sell it, were I twelve. Babies are worth a lot.
[12] Should the alcohol age be increased to 21?
I've heard of the Stone Age, the Bronze Age, and the Iron Age, but I have never heard of the Alcohol Age. I'm not sure when we started drinking, but I think people in the Bible drank before Jesus was born, so I'd probably keep the Alcohol Age whenever it is - like 200 BC?
[13] Should the war in Iraq be called off?
Yes. On an actual phone. It should go like this:
*ring ring*
"Hello. This is General American."
"Hello General. This is the President. End the war."
"Yes, Mr. President."
"Ok thanks. How've you been?"
"Oh, pretty good. It's kind of hot outside."
"Yeah it is. I'd talk more, but your mom's calling me. It's almost dinnertime."
"Ok, Mr President."
"Good bye, General American. I love you."
"I love you too! Bye."
"Bye."
[14] Assisted suicide is illegal: do you agree?
Yes.... was this a trick question? It is illegal. Maybe - did you mean worldwide? Then it's no for some places. I'm not sure what you're asking. So no - I don't agree.
[15] Do you believe in spanking your children?
Mine and other people's. Kids have the firmest little asses.
[16] Would you burn your country's flag for a million dollars?
Christ yes. I'd eat the flag for a million dollars.
[17] Who do you think would make a better US president? McCain or Obama?
Which McCain and which Obama? Ahhhhh - I see your tricks!
If you mean John McCain and Barack Obama, I think John McCain would, because he has the more American name. Barack Obama can be president of Mus-land.
[18] What is the biggest problem with society that needs to be dealt with?
Unintelligent unaborted unChristian sinners.
And fat people.
[19] Are you afraid others will judge you from reading some of your answers?
No. But I'm afraid I'll judge myself. =( |
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| Bristol's child will be named Rumor |
[Sep. 27th, 2008|03:54 am] |
I'm not one to call things early.
But the Pats are shopping for a QB. And McCain will, in a week, be shopping for a new VP.
His campaign is over. Obama, in tying, wins debates and actually strengthens himself among everyone dumb enough to think he needs more experience or knowledge. And apparently Palin is a complete disaster in debate prep and CBS is mulling running footage that turns her interview with Couric from incoherent to "far worse than Quayle".
I would celebrate, but as the entire economy could collapse like a house of cards, I will hold off. But consider me mildly giddy.
(Note to McCain: I do not believe Tom Brady would need to walk much to be an effective VP. I'm just saying.) |
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| Canada and Russia are in Alaska |
[Sep. 25th, 2008|11:25 pm] |
COURIC: You've cited Alaska's proximity to Russia as part of your foreign policy experience. What did you mean by that?
PALIN: That Alaska has a very narrow maritime border between a foreign country, Russia, and on our other side, the land-- boundary that we have with-- Canada. It-- it's funny that a comment like that was-- kind of made to-- cari-- I don't know, you know? Reporters--
COURIC: Mock?
PALIN: Yeah, mocked, I guess that's the word, yeah.
COURIC: Explain to me why that enhances your foreign policy credentials.
PALIN: Well, it certainly does because our-- our next door neighbors are foreign countries. They're in the state that I am the executive of. And there in Russia--
COURIC: Have you ever been involved with any negotiations, for example, with the Russians?
PALIN: We have trade missions back and forth. We-- we do-- it's very important when you consider even national security issues with Russia as Putin rears his head and comes into the air space of the United States of America, where-- where do they go? It's Alaska. It's just right over the border. It is-- from Alaska that we send those out to make sure that an eye is being kept on this very powerful nation, Russia, because they are right there. They are right next to-- to our state. |
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| John McCain... |
[Sep. 25th, 2008|01:52 am] |
Thank you for being such a complete idiot.
Suspending your campaign is a masterstroke so brilliant, it rivals anything John Kerry managed to do to lose his election.
You, sir, are a piece of work of art of the failed deal.
Please - for future note - which section of your amendment to the bailout will detail your time as a POW?
"For five and a half years, John McCain wasn't allowed to save any failed economies..." |
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| (no subject) |
[Sep. 20th, 2008|03:09 am] |
Cloverfield is one of the very few movies which, when it was over, I wished had gone on a lot longer.
It's a typical monster movie, but there's so many other things that happened that were never caught on camera. I eagerly await the sequel.
Weird. |
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| =( |
[Sep. 7th, 2008|07:41 pm] |
NOT BRADY!
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
(If it's an ACL, I'm going to be very un-smiley.)
Of course... with my "Conservation of Democratic wins minus Patriots wins" law.... |
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| (no subject) |
[Sep. 3rd, 2008|11:54 pm] |
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She gave a good speech. I'm honestly happy that nobody was watching, since it said all the right things. Obama's "cling to guns and religion" was never addressed properly, and he needs to do that. It's a good sucker punch. |
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| as it all unravels... |
[Sep. 3rd, 2008|12:25 am] |
Ok. It's common sense time.
One of the following two hypotheses is true:
1. A mother of 4 has her water break. She has to give one of the most important speeches of her life, so she does so. She then decides to get on a 3 hour plane flight to Seattle (from Texas). Once in Seattle, she decides to get on an 8 hour plane flight to Anchorage. She is the most important person on each plane and gets the most attention from crew, none of whom notice that she is in labor. Once she lands in Anchorage, she drives 45 minutes to a local hospital in her hometown, and 13 hours after her water has broken, checks herself in so that she can give birth.
2. A mother of 4 finds that her oldest teenage daughter is pregnant. She keeps the daughter home from school and tells her friends that she herself is pregnant. The daughter gives birth and she arrives at the hospital in time to make it appear as though she has given birth. Unfortunately, mom then becomes the focus of extreme national attention, and people notice that her daughter is much too large to have had mono for months on end. As the pregnant daughter story is already out, she decides to maintain the lie by telling people that the daughter is currently pregnant. She requires her daughter to eat quite considerably to maintain the ruse. This continues until four days before a national election, when said daughter "miscarries".
You tell me which. I get a bonus if it really is four days. |
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| On Palin and Hamlet 2... |
[Sep. 2nd, 2008|04:47 am] |
Forgive me for being late. I was east coasting for the weekend.
I am excited. McCain chose TERRIBLY. He apparently just (on Monday, 3 days after the decision) sent a 4 person delegation to Anchorage, meaning he never actually vetted Palin. (I also thank god that the netroots noticed that her daughter was awfully large for a girl who'd had mono for 5 months.)
My DREAM is that she refuses to step off the ticket. Because with the corruption investigation (factually, she didn't do much, but the whiff of the word investigation...), the pregnant daughter, and the 20 months as governor, she's an ENORMOUS liability, doncha know! Plus the fact that NOBODY is stupid enough not to recognize this as a political stunt.
He actually made himself look more incompetent than he is AND removed the one thing holding most people back from voting for Obama. Color me impressed.
As for Hamlet 2... it was amazing. The funniest movie this year. And I look all over the imdb/rottentomatoes, and people seem to HATE it. Apparently, you can't make fun of Jesus anymore. Even if you see the previews (which give away some good moments, but not enough to make a difference), the movie is just awesome. Stellar performances, kickass writing, and some amazingly funny scenes. Woot. |
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| (no subject) |
[Aug. 29th, 2008|12:23 am] |
It was a speech for the ages. It ran long, and it was by no means perfect (the man needs to learn the meaning of "tighten"), but wow, did he stick the landing. And it's kind of awesome to see a politician fill a stadium.
Here's hoping that America actually listened to the speech! |
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