Jack Mangan’s Deadpan #98: All Beautiful Things
Lazy.
Sorry Mike and Summer, I’ll upload the new way next week. I promise.
The Pod in the Stone
Introbabble
Double Trouble promo, featuring Pip Ballantine and Tee Morris
Excellent rejoiner
The contents of the Disgruntled Scientist’s Radioactive Materials Fridge - part 1
Jessica Reverse bumper
The Geekify Gilligan thing results
Alvie and Ed from Texas think I’ve got my shit together
Stolen from the 80s
::::::Justa J0e
::::::That other guy who occasionally contributes content
Amy Bowen bumper
Original music. Live raw sketch 1: “Candlelight”
Ed from Texas Deadpan bumper + bonus Paul Fischer and Justa J0e
Stolen paragraphs
::::::EssBee
::::::Dubshack
Alvie monks Deadpan bumper
The contents of the Disgruntled Scientist’s Radioactive Materials Fridge - part 2
GJB results
Outrobabble
Original music. Live raw sketch 2: “All Beautiful Things”
July 2nd, 2008 at 11:10 pm
All things bright and beautiful…
July 2nd, 2008 at 11:12 pm
Morning Pan, no listening to the new DP till later, Wii won’t play it, grrrrr!
July 2nd, 2008 at 11:42 pm
Uh-oh Van’s wii is broked. We know how much he loves his Wii.
Look! A new pan lives in our iTunes now! Waiting patiently for us!
Jack is such a rebel
He’ll post the show the way HE wants to. Not some fancy schmancy farpoint media approved way
Hugh sez: Don’t let the man hold you down Jack
We’ve listened to Sex Is Fun
we’ve made mad crazy sexy art
we’ve laughed
we’ve cried
we can do no more this evening
time to get naked and go to bed now
night pan
night hughie
night babe
night mush
July 2nd, 2008 at 11:49 pm
Okay, here is a question I’ve nicked from another conf I read.
What did you want to be when you grew up? and are you happy the way things turned out?
July 3rd, 2008 at 2:49 am
Fair enough, Van. As a youth, I wanted to be a fighter pilot. But, learned along the way that allergies and mild asthma would insure that I’d never get picked for that small group.
Plus, I ended up having “the Knack” and became and engineer. Definitely happy with the way things turned out
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CmYDgncMhXw
Social aptitude is over rated anyway
July 3rd, 2008 at 2:50 am
iTunes has been successful in reeling in the latest bit of sweet Mangan goodness.
July 3rd, 2008 at 4:35 am
I wanted to be James Bond.
… or at the least, an honorary member of the Rat Pack, even though they had disbanded quit some years before me.
July 3rd, 2008 at 5:12 am
Sure glad we got power back after those storms last night so I could download the latest Deadpan. Can’t live without my ‘pan.
July 3rd, 2008 at 5:36 am
Morning Pan!
I survived two nights without my hubby. Only two more to go.
July 3rd, 2008 at 5:38 am
In answer to Van’s question, when I was younger I wanted to be an astrophysicist. I knew they were the ones who, sometimes made it into space. Astronaut was too general, I knew you had to “be” something first to become an astronaut, so I chose astrophysicist.
July 3rd, 2008 at 5:45 am
Am I happy with how life turned out…
Short answer, yes. I had a very…bumpy youth so couldn’t finish high school until after my daughter was born. But I have a WONDERFUL husband, two beautiful daughters, a good job, and am quite content with how life did turn out.
July 3rd, 2008 at 6:00 am
Morning, Pan!
“Rhettro had the biggest one” - Deadpan 98. There is most definitely something to this rumor.
When I was a kid, I wanted to be in the FBI. Now that I’m grown, I realize it’s because I thought I’d meet girls like Charlie’s Angels there . . .
I’m happy with my life now. I don’t like Evil, Inc. much, but my work is very rewarding. I’m able to impact the lives of at-risk kids with what I do, hopefully opening up options beyond prison. I also have a great lover and home life and circle of friends and Deadpan!
July 3rd, 2008 at 6:08 am
You know, Jack, I caught this eariler but said nothing.
Goldberry.
Tom Bombadil’s gal is GOLDBERRY.
You may be thinking of Old Man Willow, who entrapped Merry and Pippin.
Goldberry.
July 3rd, 2008 at 6:11 am
CP: Wingin’ It 3D Fool Party
July 3rd, 2008 at 6:13 am
Ed: That’s pretty much my story too. But put astronaut first, then fighter pilot.
July 3rd, 2008 at 6:13 am
Goldberry - “No Mr. Bombadil. I expect you to die.”
July 3rd, 2008 at 6:15 am
Indiana Jim: Cool Whip
July 3rd, 2008 at 6:15 am
ugh… just ugh
whats wrong with people?
http://www.pitchforkmedia.com/article/news/137706-ian-curtis-gravestone-stolen
July 3rd, 2008 at 6:16 am
Mr. Bombadill twists his watch and pulls out his secret hobbit to block Goldberry’s laser beam of death!
July 3rd, 2008 at 6:16 am
Da DAH
da
Da DAH
da
July 3rd, 2008 at 6:17 am
We totally MUST have a 007 + LotR mashup.
July 3rd, 2008 at 6:17 am
meh
stupid wordpress
I posted a link to a story from pitchfork media about someone stealing Ian Curtis’s gravestone last night in Macclesfield.
What the hell is wrong with people? That gravestone is for his family not your memorabilia collection.
wordpress didn’t like the story very much either
July 3rd, 2008 at 6:19 am
Hy hubby had a cat named Goldberry
July 3rd, 2008 at 6:19 am
Oooo
I sense a duel of the fates … James Bond vs. LotR
July 3rd, 2008 at 6:19 am
TSH - that just ain’t right!
July 3rd, 2008 at 6:20 am
Tom Bombadil pulls off his yellow hat and throws it spinning toward Goldberry. It misses, striking a statue in the neck, severing its head.
“Damn,” Bombadil says. “I forgot to take my feather out.”
July 3rd, 2008 at 6:21 am
That would be so fun, JOe. Gandalf the GREY vs. 007.
TSH - wtf is wrong with people? That is so wrong.
July 3rd, 2008 at 6:21 am
RE: 2nd half of Van’s question.
Did you ever feel like you were living the good life … but it was someone ELSE’S version of “the good life”.
July 3rd, 2008 at 6:23 am
Very wrong
July 3rd, 2008 at 6:23 am
Willow is Wicket the Ewok dressed in a midget costume.
July 3rd, 2008 at 6:28 am
Vera Wong
July 3rd, 2008 at 6:29 am
What’s with 444 Jack? Why not 666?
July 3rd, 2008 at 6:30 am
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, when’s the CD release, Jack?
July 3rd, 2008 at 6:31 am
Off for breakkie, back in a bit.
July 3rd, 2008 at 6:31 am
Today’s stock tip.
The energy sector is down … some of the good stocks are off as much as 4 to 6%.
This won’t last. Think of it as a pre-4th of July sale and get you some before they head back up.
… okay, back to your regularly scheduled Deadpan.
July 3rd, 2008 at 6:31 am
TEB SMASH!
July 3rd, 2008 at 6:40 am
Not to start anything or anything but I think Podango has had issues they’ve been working on for over a week now. I did a vidcast for the Farpoint Recap on Sunday and no matter what format I converted it to it wouldn’t upload until like Tuesday… And as far as I know its still been unavailable for download. And in preperation for the next FPR, I couldn’t help but notice a number of shows were having issues getting there episodes up.
July 3rd, 2008 at 6:41 am
These word definitions are great.
http://www.mcsweeneys.net/2008/7/2price.html
July 3rd, 2008 at 6:49 am
http://tinyurl.com/6meba3
For the story TSH mentioned earlier.
Yes there are some sickos around.
Oh and only fair to answer the question myself.
Wanted to be an Astronomer, lasted until my late teens when I discovered my mathematical abilities were nowhere near good enough to do that job professionally.
Can’t say I’m exactly happy the way things turned out, since it was my dream and all that jazz, but I accept my fate gracefully these days. More contented than happy if that makes any sense.
July 3rd, 2008 at 6:50 am
TEB as SHE HULK….hmmmmm!
July 3rd, 2008 at 6:52 am
Is Tom Bombadil the most loathed character in LOTR?
Answers on a postcard to Middle Earth..
July 3rd, 2008 at 7:18 am
Morning Pan. Last day of work prior to the three day weekend.
Looks like I fell in the same camp as everyone else. The first thing I ever wanted to be was an astronant, race car drive second, third a stuntman. LOL The high health/life insurance rates disuaded me though. When I went to college I thought I would enter the medical field, but it turns out I had a stronger interest in design and became an architect.
So am I satisfied? I find myself wishing I had better job security and slightly higher pay, but that seems to be pretty universal. I have a wonderful family, great friends and my standard of living is pretty good. I can’t be dissappointed about that.
July 3rd, 2008 at 7:24 am
Always feel like a dick for asking Jack if he’s lost content I’ve sent him.
July 3rd, 2008 at 7:27 am
ok catching up.. my last post was a drive by while waiting for some retouching work to upload for a client.
My aspiration for when I “grow up” changed drastically-
When I was really little I thought I wanted to get married and make babies, but that was my parents goal for me.
Believe me, Hugh is more than enough child to take care of 
heh. Don’t tell him I said that. I am glad I found Hugh, I think considering where I was when I met Hugh, I think I could of ended up with a real asshole, so i think i did well in that part of my life.
I accomplished 3/4 of that by getting married, and I love the making babies part, but there will be no babies for the Smarty Hotties
Then in highschool I wanted to be an artist - how I would be an artist changed many many times. From wanting to open a coffee shop gallery thing to being an art teacher, to moving to LA and doing animation for movies, to million other ideas..
I guess I am happy with where I went… I still love making art. I did the corporate advertising thing for a while and that was ok. I prefer just doing what I want artistically, not being a slave to the corporate monkeys.
I have many goals for my art. I love the freelance retouching and photography I do, and I am really really excited about my artistic work Ive done recently and the work Ive done with Hugh. I think we have a good thing going and I am excited to get back into the gallery circuit with it.
I wouldn’t say Ive been hugely successful financially with my art, the freelance work has done well for me, but Ive not made a great profit yet on my art. Of course we all know I have to wait like 500 years after my death for that to happen
July 3rd, 2008 at 7:28 am
and at this point, I just hope when ever I do grow up that I will still be with Hugh, still making art and happy
July 3rd, 2008 at 7:31 am
TEB- Sorry you have 2 more hubby-less days
Van - thanks for posting the link to the Ian Curtis story. Me no know why wordpress doesn’t like my links
July 3rd, 2008 at 7:32 am
Back in conference call hell…
July 3rd, 2008 at 7:32 am
so I broke my fast… and everything else judging from the comments
July 3rd, 2008 at 7:33 am
Ok now I’m caught up
Time to go round Hugh up and go to a doc appt
stupid doctors
l8r paniacs
July 3rd, 2008 at 7:40 am
Everyone’s goals when they were kids are so awesome! Great question, Van.
July 3rd, 2008 at 8:03 am
Good luck at the Doctors (stupid doctors!) TSH .
July 3rd, 2008 at 8:05 am
EssBee, going through my records I have a contact email address for everyone on DeadPan but you. Can I trouble you for it that is if you don’t mind LOL. Just send a note to me at r h e t t r o 1 at g m a i l dot com . Thanks.
July 3rd, 2008 at 8:07 am
Show those doctors who’s boss Andrea.
July 3rd, 2008 at 8:15 am
cough
July 3rd, 2008 at 8:15 am
Yeh, life goals.
I actually was living the life I had dreamed of when I was 13.
Then it all went away and now I am living someone else’s beautiful life.
… but hey, a beautiful life is a beautiful life right?
July 3rd, 2008 at 8:18 am
You can do what you want just seize the day
What you’re doing tomorrow’s gonna come your way
Don’t you ever consider givin’ up, you will find, oooh
It’s a beautiful life, oh oh ooo
It’s a beautiful life, oh oh ooo
It’s a beautiful life, oh oh ooo
I just wanna be here beside you
stay until the break of dawn
Take a walk in the park when you feel down
There’s so many things there
that’s gonna lift you up
See the nature in bloom a laughing child
Such a dream, oooh
It’s a beautiful life, oh oh ooo
It’s a beautiful life, oh oh ooo
It’s a beautiful life, oh oh ooo
I just wanna be here beside you
I just wanna be here beside you
stay until the break of dawn
You’re looking for somewhere to belong
You’re standing all alone
for someone to guide you on your way
Now and Forever
It’s a beautiful life, oh oh ooo
It’s a beautiful life, oh oh ooo
It’s a beautiful life, oh oh ooo
I just wanna be anybody
Living in different ways
It’s a beautiful life
I’m gonna take you to a place I’ve never been
before oh yeah
It’s a beautiful life
I’m gonna take you in my arms and fly away
with you tonight
It’s a beautiful life, oh oh ooo
It’s a beautiful life, oh oh ooo
It’s a beautiful life, oh oh ooo
It’s a beautiful life, oh oh ooo
It’s a beautiful life, oh oh ooo
It’s a beautiful life
-Ace of Base
July 3rd, 2008 at 8:25 am
CP: Deadpan #6
Catching up
July 3rd, 2008 at 9:14 am
When I was a teenager, and a MESS (so high five, TEB), I thought a chef was just about the most awesome job I could do. I cooked professionally for a long time, and was accepted to a few culinary schools. I’m glad (and my feet are glad) that I didn’t go down that route.
The cooking took me through college and grad school, so it worked out well for me.
July 3rd, 2008 at 9:22 am
CP: Grace - Jeff Buckley
July 3rd, 2008 at 9:40 am
CP: Manhole - Ani DiFranco (Live in Chicago)
July 3rd, 2008 at 10:01 am
[notimeforarealanswer] The future was always a blur for me. [/notimeforarealanswer]
TEB: thanks!
One of these days, under the proper circumstances, I will release a CD. Or something.
Hang in there. Only 2 more hubbyless days. . .
IJ - You are correct, sir. Not sure why I renamed Goldberry to Willow.
July 3rd, 2008 at 10:26 am
CP: The Lemon Song - Led Zeppelin
For a moment, I thought that I was the one who wrote in Jack as geekiest Gilligan, but then remembered I chose Jon Stewart. Whew! Glad it wasn’t me!
July 3rd, 2008 at 10:35 am
Awesome music Jack! Looks like I need to put the training wheels back on my amp. *smacks head*
July 3rd, 2008 at 10:43 am
MESS?
July 3rd, 2008 at 10:47 am
Any safe methods to enhance memory?
Thought I had a strange payment on my recent credit card transactions, was in call waiting hell for 20 minutes when suddenly clicked what the payment was for (a train journey a few weeks back).
groan.
July 3rd, 2008 at 10:48 am
Mostly Everyday Socially Scrambled
July 3rd, 2008 at 10:49 am
Thx EssBee
July 3rd, 2008 at 10:52 am
Maybe knots in string will help.
July 3rd, 2008 at 10:55 am
Van, I recommend keeping a younger person with you at all times.
July 3rd, 2008 at 11:14 am
Think you are helping the planet by buying a flat screen tv? WRONG:
http://tinyurl.com/5oetag
July 3rd, 2008 at 11:29 am
CP: Rubin and Cherise - Jerry Garcia
July 3rd, 2008 at 11:30 am
Thanks, Van — that article makes me want one less. Maybe I’ll be able to stop myself from charging a $1,000 TV on my credit card!
July 3rd, 2008 at 11:58 am
Well, it was a good day until I got screwed over by another team in my company.
Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr.
July 3rd, 2008 at 11:59 am
worktaint
July 3rd, 2008 at 11:59 am
Seems like the deadpan attracts a lot of people that enjoy cooking.
July 3rd, 2008 at 12:00 pm
Basically. A project I was supposed to run got taken away cuz someone pitched a fit.
July 3rd, 2008 at 12:01 pm
I would very much like to break something right now.
July 3rd, 2008 at 12:02 pm
Those asshats, ditto!
July 3rd, 2008 at 12:05 pm
Does ya want us to go and have a conversation wit dis guy … Deadpan style?
July 3rd, 2008 at 12:06 pm
Fitched a pit? I hate fit pitchers.
July 3rd, 2008 at 12:07 pm
*cracks knuckles* Whatda u sez we go sees a guy?
July 3rd, 2008 at 12:31 pm
Whatta you, heh?
And btw - I wasn’t really angry at the person who voted for me as Gilligan.
*grumblegrrrgrumblemthrfckr* /tweet
July 3rd, 2008 at 12:32 pm
I’m hitt’n the road cats and kittens.
Have a good weekend all.
Ciao
July 3rd, 2008 at 12:37 pm
Safe and happy trails, Adjustable J0e.
July 3rd, 2008 at 12:39 pm
Bye JOe!
I”m leaving Evil, Inc. for the weekend because one of my employees has so much perfume on that my eyes are swollen nearly shut! I can’t see the Pan this way!
Be back laters, darth vaders.
July 3rd, 2008 at 12:39 pm
Have fun JOe! I’m going to be mostly playing guitars and video games by myself this weekend.
July 3rd, 2008 at 12:43 pm
Enjoy your weekend EssBee!
July 3rd, 2008 at 2:11 pm
Thanks guys, that helps.
July 3rd, 2008 at 2:13 pm
Now I think I’ll go download Doolittle and wail away on the drums as stress relief.
July 3rd, 2008 at 3:11 pm
PayPal failed me tonight or maybe Fictionwise or maybe both.
July 3rd, 2008 at 3:12 pm
CP: Tech 5 podcast
July 3rd, 2008 at 3:28 pm
Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
While the Pixies songs may not be terribly hard, they are short and sweet and very satisfying
*walks away humming Gouge Away*
July 3rd, 2008 at 3:28 pm
CP: Tea and Chat episode 9 podcast
Thought I would give this one a try.
July 3rd, 2008 at 5:00 pm
j0E, just no hitting cats and kittens on the road, which is how I read that…
July 3rd, 2008 at 5:46 pm
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kN12c78P2uY
Hokey old 80s Twilight Zone episode. Worth your 7 minutes. 49 seconds.
July 3rd, 2008 at 6:17 pm
The thing I’ve wanted to be the longest (since I was 8 or 9) is a published fiction author. I still want to be one, and I’m actually working toward that now. I also wanted to be a teacher back then, but now I know I don’t have the right personality (too much of a nitpicker and not tactful enough about it - believe it or not). In high school, I decided I wanted to be a translator or an interpreter. Since I just got out of college, things haven’t turned out any way just yet, but they will, eventually.
July 3rd, 2008 at 7:35 pm
Time to go for Happy Meals, apparently…
http://tinyurl.com/5n9sxy
July 3rd, 2008 at 7:41 pm
Okay, Pan, have a good long weekend!
We’re off to Madison, WI in the AM for a few days to visit my sister and the girl she owns a house with. Our first time to the new house. Should be a nice time, weather is supposed to be good, and Madison has a couple good lakes to fire fireworks over, so I’m sure we will have our full complement of traditional Independence Day…
July 3rd, 2008 at 11:37 pm
The 80’s must have been the last time I saw that twilight zone episode. surprised it was based on a Joe Haldeman story, reminded me of the way Fredric Brown ended some of his stories.
July 4th, 2008 at 5:49 am
Morning, Pan!
I woke up sick this morning, but have every intention of still enjoying the long U.S. weekend. We have the following on our to-do list:
-dig up and replant flower garden in back yard. My girl brought me a orange mini-rose bush yesterday that will fit right in.
-grill beef ribs, which I’ve never done before.
-finish off Season 1 of Eureka on DVD.
-watch Domino. Thanks to Dub, I’m now a Richard Kelly fan.
-get ready for vacation! I work on Monday, then we head to Albuquerque for the week for the Mariachi Spectacular.
CP: Lord of Chaos audiobook - Robert Jordan
344 comments left to go!
July 4th, 2008 at 5:49 am
Did I say comments? I meant nipple helmets!
July 4th, 2008 at 6:11 am
Morning Pan!
Hot here. - Hope all the Stampeders get sunburns.
Happy July 4th for all you ‘mer’cans
Hope you’re better for your holiday EssBee.
July 4th, 2008 at 6:12 am
Happy 4th, everyone! I hope you all enjoy your long weekends.
July 4th, 2008 at 9:12 am
Pretty wild, I have the house to myself this weekend. I may go for a mid morning swim.
July 4th, 2008 at 9:22 am
Well no long weekend for me, but I’m on holiday next week.
July 4th, 2008 at 9:47 am
Okay, another A-Z, beginnings of 80’s text adventure games.
So lets start with Ashkeron released in 1985 by Mirrorsoft:
‘You at the south side of a moat in front of a Wizard’s castle. All around is forest.
Visible exits are south west east north
Day Dawns
You hear the sound of hooves and iron shod wheels. Into view comes a horse-drawn cart. It stops outside the castle.’
July 4th, 2008 at 10:17 am
Bubble Bobble - The Adventure released in 1993 by AP’s Adventures (unlicensed game from Russia):
‘Bubble and Bobble in their house at the sea-side. The sleep…The clock is ringing’. Dragons standup and get out from the house. what they must be doin’ ?
Thy can go to the right or left’
July 4th, 2008 at 10:24 am
Colossal Adventure released in 1983 by Level 9 computing based on a classic mainframe adventure:
‘You are standing beside a small brick building at the end of a road from the north. A river flows south. To the north is open country and all around is dense forest.
What now?’
July 4th, 2008 at 10:38 am
Deadline released by Infocom in 1983 and written by Marc Blank:
‘South Lawn
You are on a wide lawn just north of the entrance Robner estate. Directly at the end of a pebbled path is the Robner house, flanked to the notheast and northwest by a vast expanse of well-kept lawn. Beyond the house can be seen the lakefront.
>_’
July 4th, 2008 at 10:49 am
Enchanter released in 1983 by Infocom, written by Marc Blank and Dave Lebling:
‘Fork
You stand at a point of decision on a road which makes a wide fork to the northeast and southeast, circling the base of the Lonely Mountain, which looms high overhead to the east. A very long and winding road starts here and stretches out of sight to the west through low, smoky hills.
The sun is rising over the lands to the east.
>_’
July 4th, 2008 at 11:00 am
No way was there a Bubble Bobble text game.
July 4th, 2008 at 11:05 am
Fish! released in 1989 by Magnectic Scrolls (released by Rainbow Software):
‘Goldfish Bowl
Swimming upside down is good fun, but difficult, even for someone as highly trained as yourself. It looks like the pondweed is dangling from the gravel above your head. And the ant eggs, wow! Upide down they look, so, so much like, like exactly the same as if you were the right way up actually. Anyway, there’s no need to get carried away. Sir Playfair has a message for you in the castle if you’re not mistaken and he hates agents who are late.
>_’
July 4th, 2008 at 11:06 am
http://www.worldofspectrum.org/infoseekid.cgi?id=0006048
cough
July 4th, 2008 at 11:07 am
Pesky russki’s making text adventures out of an arcade game.
July 4th, 2008 at 11:17 am
Galaxias released by Delta 4 software in 1986 and written by Fergus McNeill:
‘You are in the engineering centre. The floor in here is littered with old rubbish. The walls are greasy and here and there patches of oil lie soaking into the work-mats.
EXITS
EAST>MAIN SPACEPORT AREA
WEST>TELEPORT UNIT
ALSO VISIBLE:
A LASER PROBE
COMMAND?’
July 4th, 2008 at 11:23 am
Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy,The -released by Infocom in 1984, written by Douglas Adams and Steve Meretzky:
‘You wake up. The room is spinning very gently round your head. Or at least it would be if you could see it which you can’t.
It is pitch black.
>_’
July 4th, 2008 at 11:25 am
Ok things to do, will do some more later.
July 4th, 2008 at 11:44 am
I see your link, Van. But I still don’t believe it.
OK, well happy 4th. Especially to Van and The Energizer Bunny.
July 4th, 2008 at 1:05 pm
Bloody skeptics!
July 4th, 2008 at 1:11 pm
Ice Station Zero released in 1985 by 8th Day Software, written by Mike E Turner:
‘You are north of the tent camp on the edge of the ice field.
Also visible -
A team of huskies and a sledge.
The dogs are straining at their leash violently, but they are tied to a large pole nearby.
The dogs howl pleadingly as you approach.
Wolves howl across the frozen plains.
What next?’
July 4th, 2008 at 1:30 pm
Jinxter by Magnetic Scrolls and released by Rainbird Software in 1988:
ON THE BUS
A real stroke of bad luck, that business with Mrs What’s-her-name and your car. Who would have thought that a trolley-load of budget dog-food could cause so much damage? And what was the old bag doing with budget dog-food anyway, when all she has is a budgie? Maybe she thought it said “budgie dog-food”, but who would feed a budgie food made from dogs? Barmy, twisted old Mrs What’s-her-name, probably. Never mind. At least you caught the bus
A stroke of good luck, the bus; the walk home can seem endless, and of course it’s bound to rain. Funny how good luck is getting rarer and bad luck more frequent, these days. Perhaps these weird “Green Magicians” have got something to do with it. On the whole, though, you reckon it’s all idle gossip. You decide to be philosophical and not think about it. Best to try and stay upright (no seats available, as usual) and look forward to getting back home to your garden, your books and a spot of peace and quiet…
On The Bus
Two row of seats separated by a narrow central aisle run the length of this traditional malodorous bus. It’s no Rolls-Royce, but then neither are you. There’s a sign behind the driver’s booth and a set of automatic doors allows you on and off the bys. Mounted above the doors is a button.
>_’
July 4th, 2008 at 1:31 pm
-y +u
July 4th, 2008 at 1:40 pm
Kentilla released by Micromega in 1984, written by Derek Brewster:
‘I’m at Ogeron’s house, on the edge of a large forest.
EXITS: NORTH EAST WEST
CLOSE DOOR SOUTH
I see
NOTHING
What now?’
July 4th, 2008 at 1:46 pm
Leather Goddesses of Phobos released by Infocom in 1986 and written by Steve Meretzky:
‘Joe’s Bar
An undistinguished bar, yet the social center of Upper Sandusky. The front door is almost lost amidst the hazy maze of neon that shrouds the grimy glass of the south wall. Doors marked “Ladies” and “Gents” lead, respectively, northeast and northwest.
You feel an urge.
>_’
July 4th, 2008 at 1:53 pm
Marie Celeste released by Atlantis Software LTD in 1984:
‘I am in the utility room.
There are racks of spacesuits and other equipments around the walls.
I see exits to the south and west.
I can also see:-
a torch
a little slot next to the south door.
an open exit hatch
tell me what to do.
>’
July 4th, 2008 at 3:02 pm
Not a Penny More, Not A Penny Less released by Domark in 1987:
‘You are in your room in Magdalen college, Oxford. Books line the walls, above cupboards.
There is a television.
Next to the phone on your desk is a folder, which you are reading.
>_’
July 4th, 2008 at 3:15 pm
On Reflection released by Cheese Freak Software in 2007 for an early 80’s computer (ZX Spectrum):
‘You are inside your car, which is slowly sinking into the depths of a large lake. Water is pouring into the footwells via a number of small cracks and gaps in the bodywork. Time is running out - you need to act quickly!
You need to get your seatbelt off!
What now?’
July 4th, 2008 at 4:15 pm
Planetfall released by Infocom in 1983, written by Steve Meretzky:
‘Another routine day of drudgery aboard the Stellar Patrol Ship Feinstein. This morning’s assignment for a certain lowly ensign Sebenth Class: scrubbing the filthy metal deck at the port end of Level Nine. With your patrol-issue self-contained multi-purpose all-weather scrub-brush you shine the floor with a diligence born of the knowledge that at any moment dreaded Ensign First Class Blather, the bane of shipboard existence, could appear.
Deck Nine
This is a featureless corridor similar to every other corridor on the ship. It curves away to starboard, and a gangway leads up. To port is the entrance to one of the ship’s primary escape pods.
The pod bulkhead is closed.’
July 4th, 2008 at 4:22 pm
Quest for the Holy Joystick released in 1984 by Delta 4 software:
‘A dingy dive at number 5
Safe from Eugene’s moo,
Where you may sue for copyright,
Or play this game right through.
Through a window you see:-
Downing Street.
A visible exit leads out…
Your wish is my command.
>’
July 4th, 2008 at 4:30 pm
Robyn Hode released by Runesoft in 1986:
‘You are outside the inn. To the Southeast, the North road runs almost straight to Newerc. Bernesdale forest stretches to the South, towards Scherwode and Notyingham.
What are your instructions?
>’
July 4th, 2008 at 4:56 pm
Seastalker released by Infocom in 1985, written by Stu Galley & Jim Lawrence:
“Murphy, snap out of it!” cries Tip Randall, bursting into your laboratory.
“The alert signal is on!”
You look up from your plans for the SCIMITAR, a top-secret submarine that’s still being tested. It’s designed for capturing marine life on the ocean floor. You notice the alarm’s bell on the videophone ringing. Someone’s trying to reach you over the private videophone network of Inventions Unlimited!
(lab center)
You’re at the workbench in the center of your laboratory, a small part of the Jones Research Laab in the town of Frobton. The videophone screen looms overhead, with it’s alarm bell ringing.
Tip is here.
A microphone is sitting on your workbench.
Okay, Murphy, what do you want to do now?
>__’
July 4th, 2008 at 5:04 pm
Temple of Terror released by US Gold in 1987:
‘On the banks of the Catfish river which is spanned by a rope bridge. Moored nearby is an ancient sailing boat, the crew of which are shout and yelling in a dunken and very threatening manner.
Restore a saved game?’
July 4th, 2008 at 8:04 pm
I am editing… BS 5 I have any interview with the Great Jack. I won’t have up tonight. sorry Deadpan.
July 4th, 2008 at 9:49 pm
Sheesh, I can’t believe I went a full day w/o even checking in. Happy belated 4th everyone.
Now, I’m going to sleep. Try to keep it down for a while.
July 4th, 2008 at 11:38 pm
Morning Pan, a reason to feel old, Space Invaders is 30 years old this month (based on it’s original release in Japan). A list of things you may not know about Space Invaders:
http://www.1up.com/do/feature?cId=3168373
Oh and Dr Who season finale tonight.
July 4th, 2008 at 11:43 pm
I’m not that desperate for a 3G iphone:
http://tinyurl.com/5axsj4
July 4th, 2008 at 11:49 pm
Looks like Steve Jobs is pissed off at UK users of the iphone:
http://tinyurl.com/6qcjbo
The fiends!
July 5th, 2008 at 12:02 am
Upper Gumtree released in 1985 by Richard Shepherd Software and written by Pete Cooke:
‘You are in a peaceful country lane, birds are twittering in the distance and bees are buzzing in the fields. A Ford Anglia is by the roadside, quietly rusting away with it’s bonnet wrapped around a broken post. The other of what was obviously a sign lies several yards further down on the kerb as the road winds off into the distance.
Exits lead:
north, east, west
You see:
Emma, Wally
>_’
July 5th, 2008 at 12:06 am
Valkyrie 17 released by The RamJam Corporation in 1984 and written by Tony Barber:
‘You are in the bar of the Glitz Hotel.
It’s dimly lit and smoky.
There is an attractive girl at the end by the bar.
What now?’
July 5th, 2008 at 12:21 am
Wishbringer released by Infocom in 1985 and written by Brian Moriaty:
‘Hilltop
“Behind you!” cries the Princess. “It’s a trap!”
Too late. The drawbridge crashes shut against the tower wall. You turn to face your enemy and find yourself staying into the open maw of Thermofax.
Only your Magick sword can save you now. You swing it high, speak the Word and stand unhurt as the blade absorbs the searing dragon-breath.
The reptile bellows with rage and flaps its wings to fan the fire in its belly. You are advancing, sword poised to strike, when a familiar voice shatters the daydream and stays your mighty hand…
Hilltop
You’re on a hilltop overlooking the seaside village of Festeron.
To the south stands the Festeron Post Office. It’s a little brick building with a neatly trimmed lawn. The Post Office door stands invitingly open.
Roads run down the hill to the east and west. there’s a signpost nearby.
Somebody inside the Post Office is calling you.
Okay, what do you want to do now?
>_’
July 5th, 2008 at 12:24 am
Xtroth - the Adventure released by Automata UK ltd in 1985 and written by John Hughes:
LOCATION
Space Hopper
MESSAGES
It’s shut tight!
What now? …’
July 5th, 2008 at 12:28 am
Yuppie released by Mental Images in 1988:
‘You are standing on the first floor staircase. There is a strong sell of bleach here.
Also, possible exits lead……..
WEST DOWN UP
What will you do now?
£’
July 5th, 2008 at 12:35 am
Zork I -The Great Underground Empire released in 1984 by Infocom and written by Marc Blank and Dave Lebling:
‘West of House
You are standing in an open field west of a white house with a boarded front door.
There is a small mailbox here.
>_’
July 5th, 2008 at 12:56 am
Have to confess I was never a great fan of text adventures at the time, only one I played through to completion in the early 80s was The Hobbit.
July 5th, 2008 at 1:02 am
Have a quick blast for old times sake:
http://www.neave.com/games/spaceinvaders/
July 5th, 2008 at 7:11 am
I used to play Hitchhiker’s Guide (never got past the steam room). A Mind Forever Voyaging” (never quite worked out the point), Planetfall (which I identified scrolling up the board before even knowing the topic).
I also played “Dream Zone” on my IIGS extensively. It was still-graphic panels with text at the bottom of the screen, so doesn’t strictly count as text adventure. Never really got into Zork.
July 5th, 2008 at 7:14 am
Today we are going to the Farmer’s Market here in Madison. This afternoon, maybe a tour at the Capitol Brewery.
Last night went on beer run, good thing I don’t live here, extensive selection of Stone, Dogfish Head. Went Stone last night: a six of OAB and a single bottle of Smoked Porter. May go back for Dogfish Head, maybe Midas Touch and either 60 or 90 Minute IPA…
July 5th, 2008 at 7:15 am
I had the full-packaged editions of the Infocom ones, so I still have a small bit of pocket fluff somewhere…
July 5th, 2008 at 7:31 am
Morning Pan!
Hubby comes home today. Yeah!
July 5th, 2008 at 7:36 am
Morning, Pan!
Wow, Van’s been busy! Hi Ed! Hi Trucker! Have one for me, JB! Yay, TEB!
We’re doing some chores today - hauling off the cedar tree we cut down, getting mulch for the newly-planted flower bed, going to Best Buy to spend my bday gift $$ (Hellboy (the movie) DVD for sure - not sure what else), and tightening up the droopy clothesline so we can do laundry.
We finished off Eureka Season 1 yesterday — what a fun show! We also watched Domino, which was okay, but one I won’t watch again. I got the first two seasons of Lost on DVD for my bday, so we’ll probably dive into some of that today, along with watching Hellboy.
Have a great day, everyone!
July 5th, 2008 at 8:07 am
“You are standing outside. A newly fallen tree lays nearby as does a droopy clothesline and bags of mulch. In your pocket though, is a magical pass for fun and entertainment to be acquired at a place called “Best Buy”
What do you do?
July 5th, 2008 at 8:41 am
CP: Wherever I May Roam - Metallica
July 5th, 2008 at 9:00 am
The wife and I went to see “Wanted” last night. Taken for what it was intended to be, it was a fun flick. It was supposedly a “John Woo Style” action flick - but I have to say I enjoyed it more than anything Woo himself has put out.
July 5th, 2008 at 10:07 am
CP - “Mona Lisa Overdrive” from The Matrix Reloaded
July 5th, 2008 at 10:14 am
Do you know how old we’ve become, Deadpan?
Molly Ringwald - Molly FUCKING Ringwald - you know, one of John Hughes “Brat Pack” from “The Breakfast Club”, “Pretty in Pink”, etc.
Well, during the preshow at the theater yesterday, they show an upcoming series for the fall. She’s playing a mom of a teenage daugther.
It took me a while to get used to the geek from “Weird Science” growing up and playing an adult role in “The Dead Zone”, but I accepted it.
This….this is just wrong. She’s 40 now, btw.
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000208/
Of course, the funny part is I was never strongly attached to the John Hughes movies since I was a few years younger than the group.
July 5th, 2008 at 10:18 am
CP - Buzz Out Loud show 759
July 5th, 2008 at 10:32 am
“Your sitting in a room with a computer and a carpet steamer. The carpet smells a bit rank. What would you like to do?”
>BROWSE THE INTERNET USING THE COMPUTER
July 5th, 2008 at 11:02 am
“Browse the internet with the computer and find professional cleaners to do the carpet for you”
July 5th, 2008 at 11:02 am
cp: I’m Still Standing - Elton John
July 5th, 2008 at 11:18 am
Three more hours until hubby cuddle time
July 5th, 2008 at 11:30 am
CP: - The Calling - Eric Clapton/Santana
July 5th, 2008 at 11:47 am
CP: The Hot Spot podcast
July 5th, 2008 at 11:58 am
w00t - TEB!
Wow, what a busy Saturday in here. I hope everyone in the US enjoyed the day off.
KEEP TYPING, CLICK ‘SUBMIT COMMENT’, DELETE AND START OVER
July 5th, 2008 at 12:39 pm
Well I can now relax for the next two weeks.
July 5th, 2008 at 12:40 pm
If there is a heaven, hopefully there will be fried bread available.
July 5th, 2008 at 1:58 pm
I enjoyed Wanted the movie more than Wanted the graphic novel.
I may have left my sense of good taste on a bus somewhere.
July 5th, 2008 at 2:06 pm
CP: Starshipsofa episode 95.
July 5th, 2008 at 2:41 pm
Now this is just sick:
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080705/ap_on_go_su_co/benefit_battles
You know, I’m a strong believer is people taking action to take care of themselves. This guy played by the rules as they were given to him and his wife still gets fucked over.
grrrr
July 5th, 2008 at 2:41 pm
Van, I understand the graphic novel and the movie diverged quite a bit, especially in the latter part. Could you elaborate for me how they differ?
July 5th, 2008 at 2:51 pm
The wiki entry explains things far better than I could Ed:
http://tinyurl.com/4k468e
July 5th, 2008 at 3:02 pm
CP: Wander Radio No.17
July 5th, 2008 at 3:07 pm
Bit basically in the film he’s more of a good guy compared to character in the graphic novel who is an anti-hero.
July 5th, 2008 at 3:11 pm
-i +u
July 5th, 2008 at 6:56 pm
aeiou
July 5th, 2008 at 6:57 pm
Currently playing: Evil’s Birth by Funker Vogt
July 5th, 2008 at 7:10 pm
I final got the interview with every bodies fav Jack Mangan up on www.12vtheater.com first interview that has nothing to do with DtR. I was cool. I got to use great piece of this music at the end.
www.jackjaffee.com
July 5th, 2008 at 7:52 pm
Damn, I’m stuffed. For a place called Thee Pits, that was good BBQ.
July 5th, 2008 at 11:29 pm
Could we have a Mr Creosote situation in Arizona?
July 5th, 2008 at 11:29 pm
Stay away from the after BBQ mints Rhettro!
July 6th, 2008 at 6:43 am
You can’t go wrong with a bit of Jethro Tull:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EsCyC1dZiN8
Well after watching that video, perhaps you can.
July 6th, 2008 at 7:29 am
Morning Pan!
Finally had a good night sleep. It was nice to have a warm hubby to cuddle into during the night
July 6th, 2008 at 7:39 am
CP: Star Wars Theme (EP. IV)- done by the New York Philharmonic
July 6th, 2008 at 7:41 am
I’m trying to convince my hubby to go to a movie today, but since he hasn’t dragged his butt out of bed yet, I don’t think it’s going to happen.
July 6th, 2008 at 7:48 am
Some things are very strange…
http://my.spill.com/profiles/blog/show?id=947994%3ABlogPost%3A355506
July 6th, 2008 at 7:51 am
Captain America - Team America style
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rq2_YKQGE_U
July 6th, 2008 at 8:00 am
You’re right Van, you can’t go wrong with Jethro Tull.
July 6th, 2008 at 12:30 pm
Wild. This chick I met ages ago on Youtube actually made it into a real movie.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rc3bZ21ER-Q
July 6th, 2008 at 2:09 pm
I’ll just pull this one then, it has bells on it.
July 6th, 2008 at 2:33 pm
CP: Wander Radio show 19.
July 6th, 2008 at 3:57 pm
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CV2Ly4K3FqM
For that little bit of extra atmosphere, blow gently across the top of an empty glass bottle (a milk or beer bottle will do fine).
July 6th, 2008 at 11:45 pm
Morning Pan, raining again:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5MltrnVOG2s
July 6th, 2008 at 11:48 pm
A bit like lemmings:
http://www.miniclip.com/games/small-fry/en/
July 7th, 2008 at 2:54 am
CP: Danny Bryant in session and being interviewed by Dave Raven.
You can watch the man himself at:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qzSeFAQ1dvw
July 7th, 2008 at 2:56 am
Morning, Pan. The holiday weekend is now officially over.
yea?
July 7th, 2008 at 3:17 am
Rumblings from beyond the grave:
http://tinyurl.com/6l4y3v
July 7th, 2008 at 3:26 am
Right I’m off to see Hancock, have fun waking up…
July 7th, 2008 at 6:12 am
Morning, Pan!
July 7th, 2008 at 6:54 am
Morning Pan;
Wow, now must catch up with Van’s links…
July 7th, 2008 at 7:14 am
Jack made me want a Tele. Way to go dude! LOL
July 7th, 2008 at 7:20 am
Only 244 nipple helmets left to goal!
July 7th, 2008 at 7:20 am
In other news, I finished reading “The Watchmen” last night. I’m sure that’s worth a couple of stamps on my Geek card. Eight more I can get a free bag of D20’s.
July 7th, 2008 at 7:21 am
CP: Into The Great Wide Open - Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers
July 7th, 2008 at 7:21 am
So many nipples, so little flavored balm.
July 7th, 2008 at 7:23 am
Did you love it, Rhettro?
I finished the Southland Tales graphic novel this morning. It’s a messy collection! I’m not sure if it helped me understand the film more, or made it more blurry.
July 7th, 2008 at 7:39 am
^that was “did you love” Watchmen, not the flavored balm!
July 7th, 2008 at 8:11 am
LOL. I thought Watchmen was really good. I’m not sure how it will translate to film, but I’m excited to see it regardless.
July 7th, 2008 at 8:29 am
Well Hancock was fun, don’t think it deserved the drubbing it received by many of the movie critics.
Looking forward to the DVD release.
July 7th, 2008 at 8:29 am
CP: Ed’s Mixed Bag show 143.
July 7th, 2008 at 8:35 am
Mucho catching up to do.
Yeah, Rhett and I went to the local guitar place this past weekend. I had some fun checking out a sweet Fender Telecaster. Rare to find those in the Lefty flavor.
I hope everyone enjoyed their weekends.
July 7th, 2008 at 8:36 am
Further on Hancock, no spoilers to the plot, but the villain was a bit underdeveloped and since SOSF mentioned they had made major cuts, can’t help but wonder if a lot of villain’s scenes ended up on the cutting room floor.
July 7th, 2008 at 8:42 am
Finally got watching the first episode of anime series Black Lagoon:
http://www.blacklagooncompany.com/
Which I also enjoyed, think I will to have a marathon and watch the rest of S1 together.
July 7th, 2008 at 8:42 am
The rest of S1 episodes I mean..doh!
July 7th, 2008 at 8:46 am
Just noticed that Thomas S Disch has died (suicide):
http://www.locusmag.com/2008/Disch_Obit.html
He was one of those writers I read a lot about in sf literature related articles but one I never got round to actually reading.
July 7th, 2008 at 8:52 am
I can’t say I’m familiar with Thomas Disch. That’s too bad.
I doubt I’ll see Hancock in the theatre. But I will get the DVD.
Hellboy 2 has got me all sorts of excited, I may go out and see that one.
That was a good time at Sam Ash, maybe next time I’ll attempt to play something. I wonder what odd job I could do on the side to earn $430 for the Telecaster? Might have to put some feelers out for some 3D illustration work.
July 7th, 2008 at 8:54 am
And yes, Trucker Overdrive interviewed me for his 12vTheater podcast - I have yet to listen, because I felt like the Ramblin’ Man on some of my replies. But I was honored at the invite, and I encourage you all to check it out.
I’ll mainpage post that too - with a link.
July 7th, 2008 at 9:08 am
CP: Wander Radio show 20.
July 7th, 2008 at 9:12 am
I’ll definitely check it out Jack.
July 7th, 2008 at 9:55 am
I feel quite light headed, Paul Jenkins has released a new revupreview episode after a gap of six months:
http://tinyurl.com/65ry6l
Obviously life in the old dog yet.
July 7th, 2008 at 10:18 am
I think Jack did great my show.
Van thanks for let us on about Paul Jenkins. I love his work. I talked about meeting him in at the very end of meeting him in ep 4 of my show. He is nice guy and cool writer.
Does any one know if he is the same Paul Jenkins as on this Wiki link.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Jenkins_%28writer%29
His podcast work is good enough but if this is the same guy… wow!
He look like the guy remember but it was year ago I meet him.
July 7th, 2008 at 10:44 am
Don’t think so, since from the wiki it says he lives in the US now. Podcast Paul still lives in the UK (as far as I know), and in the few interviews I’ve heard him do has never mentioned doing comics.
July 7th, 2008 at 10:51 am
okay that might be why he goes by Paul “S” Jenkins
July 7th, 2008 at 11:12 am
CP: Wander Radio show 21.
July 7th, 2008 at 11:45 am
Well, it was definitely a fun conversation - with good questions. I appreciate you having me on, Trucker O.
July 7th, 2008 at 12:19 pm
I just got back to work from Urgent Care — felt kind of funky and didn’t want to hit my road trip and end up in the ER in Albuquerque. I have a double ear infection and a sinus infection! I’m now loaded w/ drugs — should be right as rain in a few days.
Van, awesome Paul Jenkins link!
July 7th, 2008 at 12:33 pm
Essbee, that sucks about your infections. Glad you were able to see someone.
July 7th, 2008 at 12:50 pm
That sounds nasty Essbee, hopefully you will get well soon.
July 7th, 2008 at 12:52 pm
ABBA still sells 3 million albums a year.
http://tinyurl.com/6fl4aa
????
July 7th, 2008 at 12:54 pm
Ok, a-z of quotations based on surname:
“That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind,”
-Neil Armstrong (1930- )
July 7th, 2008 at 12:57 pm
Why did I think one of the ABBAs had died?
Yikes, EssBee. Feel better. I hope you still enjoy your road trip.
July 7th, 2008 at 12:57 pm
“The weak have one weapon: the errors of those who think they are strong.”
-Georges Bidault (1899-1983)
July 7th, 2008 at 12:59 pm
“La historia me absolvera”
History will absolve me
-Fidel Castro (1926 - )
July 7th, 2008 at 1:01 pm
“Don’t think twice, it’s alright.”
-Bob Dylan (1941-)
July 7th, 2008 at 1:03 pm
“Science without religion is lame, religion without science is blind.”
-Albert Einstein (1879-1953)
July 7th, 2008 at 1:04 pm
I keep almost jumping in, but you’re too fast, Van!
Here’s another “E”:
There is “a geometrically rational schema of what beauty ought to be, and on the other [hand] the unmediated life of art with its dialectic of forms and intentions”
- Umberto Eco (1932-)
July 7th, 2008 at 1:06 pm
I always lump the BeeGee’s and ABBA together Jack. And I believe two the of BeeGee’s have passed on.
July 7th, 2008 at 1:06 pm
“There is no such thing… as bad whiskey. Some whiskeys just happen to be better than others. But a man shouldn’t fool with booze until he’s fifty, then he’s a damn fool if he doesn’t”
-William Faulkner (1897-1962)
July 7th, 2008 at 1:08 pm
“A Mars a day helps you work, rest and play”
-Norman Gaff (died 1988)
July 7th, 2008 at 1:08 pm
“In its function, the power to punish is not essentially different from that of curing or educating.”
-Michel Foucault (1926-1984)
July 7th, 2008 at 1:09 pm
“A lover without indiscretion is no lover at all”
-Thomas Hardy (1840-1928)
July 7th, 2008 at 1:11 pm
“Animals have these advantages over man: they never hear the clock strike, they die without any idea of death, they have no theologians to instruct them, their last moments are not disturbed by unwelcome and unpleasant ceremonies, their funerals cost them nothing, and no one starts lawsuits over their wills. ”
-Voltaire (1694 – 1778)
July 7th, 2008 at 1:12 pm
I guess I jumped the alphabet there. LOL
July 7th, 2008 at 1:12 pm
“In a consumer society there are inevitably two kinds of slaves: the prisoners of addiction and the prisoners of envy.”
-Ivan Illich (1926-2002)
July 7th, 2008 at 1:14 pm
“Cheer up! the worst is yet to come!”
-Philander Chase Johnson (1866-1939)
July 7th, 2008 at 1:17 pm
“Science may have found a cure for most evils; but it has found no remedy for the worst of them all-the apathy of human beings.”
-Helen Keller (1880-1968)
July 7th, 2008 at 1:20 pm
“Life is like a sewer. What you get out of it depends on what you put into it.”
-Tom Lehrer (1928-)
July 7th, 2008 at 1:22 pm
“I’ve started so I’ll finish.”
-Magnus Magnusson (1929-2007)
July 7th, 2008 at 1:24 pm
“Exterminate! Exterminate!”
Yeah the Daleks say it, but Terry Nation (1930-1997) invented them.
July 7th, 2008 at 1:25 pm
Ha!
July 7th, 2008 at 1:27 pm
“Don’t clap too hard-it’s a very old building.”
-John Osborne (1929-1994)
July 7th, 2008 at 1:30 pm
“It’s one for the money,
Two for the show,
Three to get ready,
Now go, cat go!
But don’t you step on my Blue Suede Shoes.
You can do anything but lay off my Blue Suede Shoes.”
-Carl Perkins (1932-1998)
July 7th, 2008 at 1:33 pm
“Sometimes the most positive thing you can be in a boring society is absolutely negative.”
-Johnny Rotten (1956-)
July 7th, 2008 at 1:33 pm
“He [Andre Gide] was very bald…with…the general look of an elderly fallen angel travelling incognito”
Peter Quennell (1905-1993)
July 7th, 2008 at 1:35 pm
“Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect.”
-Mark Twain (1835-1910)
July 7th, 2008 at 1:37 pm
Today EssBee learns that “Q” comes before “R”.
aha!
July 7th, 2008 at 1:38 pm
“Little boxes on the hillside,
Little boxes made of ticky-tacky,
Little boxes on the hillside,
Little boxes all the same;
There’s a green one and a pink one,
And a blue one and a yellow one.
And they’re all made out of ticky-tacky
And they all look just the same.”
-Malvina Reynolds (1900-1978)
You should recognise that one EssBee!
July 7th, 2008 at 1:41 pm
“‘Do you know what a pessimist is?’ ‘A man who thinks everybody is as nasty as himself, and hates them for it.’”
-Tom Sharpe (1928-)
July 7th, 2008 at 1:42 pm
That’s the Weeds theme!
July 7th, 2008 at 1:42 pm
“Oh, I’m bein’ followed by a moonshadow, moonshadow, moonshadow
Leapin and hoppin’ on a moonshadow, moonshadow, moonshadow”
-Cat Stevens
July 7th, 2008 at 1:45 pm
A quick jump back to R…
“Beam us up, Mr Scott”
-Gene Rodenberry (1921-1991)
Closest that Captain Kirk comes to saying “Beam Me Up, Scotty” in TOS.
July 7th, 2008 at 1:45 pm
From the Gamesters of Triskelion episode.
July 7th, 2008 at 1:47 pm
“A bore is a man who, when you ask him how he is, tells you.”
-Bert Leston Taylor (1866-1901)
July 7th, 2008 at 1:52 pm
“In Italy for thirty years under the Borgias they had
warfare, terror, murder, bloodshed-they produced
Michelangelo, Leonardo Da Vinci and the Rennaissance.
In Switzerland they had brotherly love, five hundred
years of democracy and peace and what did that
produce…? the cuckoo clock.”
-Orson Welles (1915-1985)
July 7th, 2008 at 1:53 pm
Note to self, remember U and V come before W.
July 7th, 2008 at 1:57 pm
“One out of three hundred and twelve Americans is
a bore, for instance, and a healthy male adult bore
consumes each year one and a half times his own
weight in other’s people patience.”
-John Updike (1932-)
July 7th, 2008 at 1:58 pm
It’s not enough to succeed. Others must fail.”
-Gore Vidal (1925-)
July 7th, 2008 at 1:58 pm
No X
July 7th, 2008 at 2:01 pm
“The media’s the most powerful entity on earth. They have the power to make the innocent guilty and to make the guilty innocent, and that’s power. Because they control the minds of the masses. ”
-Malcom X (1925-1965)
July 7th, 2008 at 2:02 pm
“An aged man is but a paltry thing,
A tattered coat upon a stick, unless
Soul clap its hands and sing, and louder sing
For every tatter in its mortal dress’
-WB Yeats (1865-1939)
July 7th, 2008 at 2:04 pm
“The gun is good, but the penis is evil”
-Zardoz (???)
July 7th, 2008 at 2:05 pm
“Rock journalism is people who can’t write
interviewing people who can’t talk for people who
can’t read.”
-Frank Zappa (1940-1993)
July 7th, 2008 at 2:06 pm
So concludes the a-z.
Thx for the Rhettro.
July 7th, 2008 at 2:07 pm
the X!
July 7th, 2008 at 2:09 pm
Very nice one, Van!
Rhettro, excellent Malcolm X usage!
July 7th, 2008 at 2:13 pm
That was a good idea Van. I enjoyed it.
July 7th, 2008 at 2:27 pm
Nice work, Van.
July 7th, 2008 at 2:32 pm
Just think, you could this tech to beam podcasts direct into your head..eeeek!
http://tinyurl.com/6e4sgu
July 7th, 2008 at 3:02 pm
I’m going offline for a bit now. Feeling REALLY cruddy, and thinking that maybe stopping to look at this computer is going to help some.
Have a great evening, Deadpan. I hope you all enjoy yourselves to the max.
July 7th, 2008 at 3:08 pm
Take care EssBee, enjoy your evening.
July 7th, 2008 at 3:12 pm
Well I have a long journey ahead of me tomorrow (by UK standards at any rate), so night all and night pan.
July 7th, 2008 at 3:23 pm
Night Van, Night Pan.
July 7th, 2008 at 3:27 pm
Okay, I lied. I’m still on my stinkin’ conf. call, so still surfing.
Dr. Horrible web comic up:
http://tinyurl.com/5uaaqb