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When I first heard this I was like whaa? But when you think about it, there is some tremendous potential here.
Sweden is soon to become the first country to have a government-sanctioned virtual “embassy” in the virtual world of Second Life.
Calling Kenneth H. Zike
The Chuckster made it to the current edition of GQ:
Sitting in his office on a recent afternoon, Hagel leaned back in his armchair to explain, in a voice reminiscent of sandpaper on rough oak, how he was deceived by the president, and won’t let it happen again.
Another Cable Poll
MSNBC poll here. Its hard to disagree that Van Halen or The Police shouldn’t reunite. Yet the likelihood of that happening is about the same as Rosie and Trump eloping, especially when it comes to Van Halen and stupid ass Eddie Van Halen’s ego.
In anycase, when it comes to reuniting - and I take it that means an ACTUAL reuniting where a group cuts a new, original album and tours (and not just do a one time get together) - can’t I get some love for Pink Floyd and the Wu Tang Clan?
A Holiday Treat For The Beer Orchid
Note how the cost of a “Crave Crate” of 100 hamburgers is the same price as ordering 100 singles.
Ten (or Eleven) for 2006
Not necessarily a list of bests or worsts, just a list of memorable items. Expect something from Mr. Wilson later in the weekend.
Tuna salad croissant sandwiches at Highnooners – I think I ate at Highnooners close to 30 times this year, and at least half of those times I ordered their tuna salad sandwiches. Especially good with cucumbers and sprouts. You have to ask them for croissants since its not on their bag menus.
The Pete Ricketts’ media campaign team – I am still convinced they were democrats.
Jogging in Pioneers Park – Walking in Pioneers Park was also pretty cool. Weather was awesome all year around.
Foreign movies – I think I saw less than 8 movies in theaters this year. Coincidentally, my three favorite ones were all foreign films (Borat does not count as a foreign movie by the way). Those were The Proposition, Lady Vengeance, and The Road to Guantanamo. I believe both Lady Vengeance and Guantanamo were actually made in 2005 but had US releases this year. Guantanamo didn’t make it to Lincoln until the opening week of the football season. As far as favorite US film of the year, that has to be Clerks II.
iTunes 7 – Never before has any “entertainment” application caused me as much grief as iTunes 7 has.
Hug It Out Bitch – The Michael Scott quote of the year. Perhaps surpassing the David Brent “there’s been a rape up there” moment.
Stupid Remarks – George Allen, Mel Gibson, Kramer, Rosie O’Donnell, and countless others…Thanks for making 2006 the ”Year O’ Racism”.
Listening to awesome podcasts (or podcasted radio shows) – The best in criticizing, attacking, apologizing, explaining, predicting, analyzing, debating, and just plain and pure whining. A few notables include Filmspotting’s #110 and #129, the Blogher session on racial identity and blogging, M. Ward on All Songs Considered, This American Life #320, and Michael Apted on The Treatment.
Wasting Time Looking at Cool Photo and Food websites and blogs – Like those belonging to Mr. Toledano and Austin Bush.
The Month of June – Yep, the entire month rocked.
Person of the Year - Zinedine Zidane. Gratuitous Zidane youtube tribute/compilation/music video montage here.
King of the Trifecta of Comedy?
Carell, Colbert, and Cohen… Could Steve Carell be the king of comedy’s 2006 Triad - all whom coincidentally share the last name of C? After watching tonight’s episode of The Office, I think so. I am a huge Steve Carell fan. The above is a screenshot of Season 1, Episode 2 of The Office, one of my favorite epis so far for this brilliant series, an oldie but a goodie.
Earlier today, in a conversation with Mr. Wilson, we were hashing out the “greats” of comedy whose names begin with C, and I added some more after the fact. The list is a long and illustrious one:
candy, john
carey, drew
carell, steve
carlin, george
carrey, jim
carson, johnny
carvey, dana
chaplin, charlie
chappelle, dave
chase, chevy
cho, margaret
cleese, john
cohen, sacha baron
colbert, stephen
corddry, rob
cosby, bill
crystal, billy
curtin, jane
Why do all the greats have last names beginning with C? Regardless, Steve Carell, may you live long and prosper!
TV Night
I am looking forward to the Gervais and Merchant-penned episode of The Office which will premiere tomorrow. Possibly the best thing out of British comedy in a while. Certainly better than watching Gordon Ramsay talking about his low sperm count (on BBC America now, ugh).
XTerra Goodness
In my opinion, The Office is the smartest, funniest comedy on network TV now. It is awesome. I really like Steve Carell and the entire ensemble cast of actors/writers. Even better, the TV Squad bloggers (I highly recommend subscribing to this blog, its funny and very informative - regardless of how much or little TV you actually watch) have reported that comedy genius Harold Ramis is directing an episode that will air later this year. Harold Ramis has an extraordinary career in comedy, from the classic SCTV to Caddyshack, Stripes, Animal House, and so on. I will be looking forward to this episode.
Lessons Learned About Nebraska #876230832
I went to Runza for lunch today. Maybe not the best thinking was involved in this decision, seeing as how I’m already feeling a little under the weather today and fast food can at times make things worse. In anycase, I ordered the “mushroom swiss burger.” I actually think that the Runza legend burgers are pretty good for fast food, so I gave this one a shot. Well, after about 2 bites into this burger, I also found that besides the mushrooms and swiss cheese (which is what I expect from a “mushroom swiss burger") - they also put on some super sweet, tangy, tartar sauce-like spread as well. I am very finicky about burgers, and the addition of an unexpected and mysterious “special sauce” really messes me up. Of course its better than finding human fingers and staples or what not in your food, but I think its reasonable to expect that on a “mushroom swiss burger” you get mushrooms and swiss cheese only, and not some sweet sauce. I could not find the ability to finish the rest of the burger. Hence, I ended up doing something I normally don’t like to do, which is throw it away. I also made another bad decision and chose the “mountain dew code red” soda for my drink. The taste kind of reminded me of chapstick.
Next time I go to a Runza, I will have to ask them if they put any weird, unexpected sauces on the burgers I order. By the way I am not a Runza “hater.” Their original stuffed sandwich is pretty good if you are in the right mood (for fast food). But of course it pales in comparison to a home-made version.
Tased
A UCLA student was tased multiple times on Tuesday night. Apparently, the campus rent-a-cops over there are a little overzealous. Scenes were caught on video (after the jump - keep volume down if watching from work).
Another note: God, the more I listen to/watch this video the more nauseated I feel. Truly ugly depiction of campus cops out of control.
Well I guess the Daily Bruin site isn’t working anymore. Google Video has a good version though.
‘08 Rundown
Yes, I am as sick of politics as you are. However, as noted by the No Quarter blog today, the Congressional Quarterly came out with a nice, convenient snapshot of potential 08 candidates for the White House that is a pretty interesting read. As for the Chuckster, the article notes:
Plenty of GOP conservatives would rather set themselves on fire than see Hagel win the Republican nomination.
LOL, true. In fact I know some. In anycase, right now my very premature guess is that its going to come down to Edwards vs McCain.
Some Nice Scenery
Just returned from another trip to the Great Northwest from Seattle to Portland and back to Seattle. I had the pleasure of dining at Jake’s Grill in Portland. I believe this tray was called “Treasures of the Sea” and it featured baby shrimp, large prawns, Dungeness crab meat, crawfish, and oysters on the half shell. In case you are wondering, I had to share it with three other dining companions. I have to admit: There is something wrong with having Dungeness crab meat de-shelled for you. It just takes the fun away from eating it.
Horror
Have you seen yesterday’s take on Omaha and Nebraska in the New York Times yet?
Before you recoil in horror at the thought of living in Omaha, a city of 414,000 souls, consider that this year Money magazine ranked it seventh of the nation’s 10 best big cities to live in, ahead of New York City, which ranked 10th. O.K., now you may recoil in horror.
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British Zombie Attack
Tonight is the premiere of Shaun of the Dead on Comedy Central, possibly the best thing out of England since Fish and Chips, the Rolling Stones, or one of the films it spoofs: 28 Days Later. This movie is awesome. Check it out.
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