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Jack Mangan's Deadpan #117: Nice:
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January 22nd, 2009 at 1:15 am
A place in France.
January 22nd, 2009 at 1:19 am
ZP goes South African as he reviews Far Cry 2:
http://tinyurl.com/9urql7
January 22nd, 2009 at 3:42 am
One has to wonder how long it will be before the game studios put out a hit on that guy. His merciless candor is always a sight to behold.
January 22nd, 2009 at 4:30 am
Enjoying Amy’s audio play..and a Life, the Universe, and Everything reference..cool.
I want to live in that world Jack talks about.
January 22nd, 2009 at 4:59 am
Howdy, Deadpan!
January 22nd, 2009 at 5:35 am
Aloha, Deadpan!
January 22nd, 2009 at 5:45 am
You are looking a bit small there ditto.
January 22nd, 2009 at 5:54 am
Morning Deadpan!
Got computer yesterday afternoon. All happy now!
January 22nd, 2009 at 6:07 am
[...] The Questors from Effpiem has returned with a brand new episode! This episode can be found in Jack Mangan’s Deadpan #117: Nice. [...]
January 22nd, 2009 at 6:10 am
Yay! Van got my reference! *does the happy dance*
Morning, Pan! New Deadpan is locked and loaded. Off to work! :-)
January 22nd, 2009 at 6:32 am
Good Call on Watchman for next Palooza!
I just finished rereading it right before Christmas.
January 22nd, 2009 at 6:45 am
My husband just finished reading it. I was planning on looking at it next after I finish the Sigler book
January 22nd, 2009 at 7:15 am
I think I got the biggest groan from Van yet. Yeah!
January 22nd, 2009 at 7:30 am
Silversun Pickups will be coming out with a new album: Swoon. lmao. Are they lurkers here. Mark Forman got me listening to these guys, so I’ll definitely check out the new album. You gotta like a band that has a song called “Well Thought Out Twinkles”. ;)
January 22nd, 2009 at 7:38 am
I believe.
January 22nd, 2009 at 7:47 am
Douchebags must die!
January 22nd, 2009 at 7:49 am
Death to all infidels! Women and children first?
January 22nd, 2009 at 7:49 am
We’re not gonna take it.
NO!
We ain’t gonna take it!
We’re not gonna take it… anymore.
January 22nd, 2009 at 7:53 am
A cheap way to introduce the young (and the young at heart) to the wonders of the night sky:
http://tinyurl.com/awvkvs
January 22nd, 2009 at 7:54 am
Well if you live in the US.
January 22nd, 2009 at 8:04 am
I don’t know, Van. You have to be careful when purchasing a cheap telescope. You often get what you pay for.
January 22nd, 2009 at 8:19 am
My Boo just woke up. She’s quite excited, she just got a new (to her anyway) car and is picking it up today.
January 22nd, 2009 at 8:24 am
Welcome back, Bunny. Welcome back, welcome back, welcome back.
January 22nd, 2009 at 8:31 am
Thanks, Jack. I feel like I should have some Sweathogs with that welcome ;)
January 22nd, 2009 at 8:34 am
Of course, now I feel guilty. I’m taking off for a few hours. Braving the cold for some errands, then having lunch with a friend.
January 22nd, 2009 at 8:39 am
Ooo! Oo! Oo! If we’re sweathogs, I want to be Horschack!
ditto, did you notice that Asobi Seksu also has a new album scheduled to release next month? 2009 is off to a strong shoegazer start.
January 22nd, 2009 at 8:52 am
No, Jack, I didn’t. I’ll have to check that out.
January 22nd, 2009 at 9:28 am
CP: The Seventh Seal — Van Halen
January 22nd, 2009 at 9:38 am
Have a read of the PDF on the sight TEB. The goal is noble enough.
When I taught Astronomy I had to advise students to be realistic about what they would they see through affordable telescopes, we’ve been spoilt by photos from BIG telescopes and space probes.
January 22nd, 2009 at 9:42 am
Not forgetting Hubble telescope of course.
January 22nd, 2009 at 9:52 am
Jack: *applauds* I agree wholeheartedly with the “rise of the nice people” speech you made in this episode. :-) (I was going to post the chorus from “We’re Not Gonna Take It,” but ditto beat me to it.)
I’m excited about reading Watchmen, too.
January 22nd, 2009 at 10:35 am
Who is the JR Murdock character? Didn’t he used to hang out here a lot? :)
Great work Amy!
And very inspiring Jack.
January 22nd, 2009 at 10:56 am
Thanks guys.
Welcome back to Deadpanland, JRMurdock! Welcome back, welcome back, welcome back.
January 22nd, 2009 at 10:57 am
I enjoyed it as well.
Nice people are my favorite.
January 22nd, 2009 at 11:33 am
Mean people suck.
January 22nd, 2009 at 11:40 am
At least they’re good for something.
January 22nd, 2009 at 11:44 am
LOL
January 22nd, 2009 at 11:46 am
Welcome back toilet humour:
http://www.collegehumor.com/picture:1805210
January 22nd, 2009 at 11:57 am
AZ residents:
http://dealnews.com/Upcoming-at-Chipotle-Free-burritos-for-Arizona-residents/275429.html
Go Cardinals!
January 22nd, 2009 at 11:57 am
nice people swallow … um nevermind.
January 22nd, 2009 at 11:58 am
Well Deadpan.
Nice and snowy with a blizzard warning right now. I think It’s a good time to curl up with a book and some hot chocolate
January 22nd, 2009 at 12:05 pm
And there’s Wolf with the slamdunk. LOL!
January 22nd, 2009 at 12:12 pm
Can a Wolf look sheepishly…
January 22nd, 2009 at 12:15 pm
A wolf with a slam dunk? Is this Teen Wolf?
January 22nd, 2009 at 12:48 pm
Only when wearing a sheepskin coat.
January 22nd, 2009 at 12:59 pm
I’m just glad Wolf threw himself on that one … otherwise I was going to HAVE to!
January 22nd, 2009 at 1:18 pm
I just finished reading Spherical Tomi. Just. Now.
The little hairs on my arms are still standing up.
January 22nd, 2009 at 1:21 pm
Now that you’ve read the book, listen to the podiobook!
January 22nd, 2009 at 2:15 pm
Yes, JRMurdock. I already have it on my iPod just waiting for my ears.
January 22nd, 2009 at 3:14 pm
Thanks, Cj and JR :) .
Glad the old girl still has some life in her.
January 22nd, 2009 at 3:47 pm
So, Deadpan now has it’s own wolf in sheep’s clothing?
January 22nd, 2009 at 3:48 pm
Spherical Tomi, eh? Who’s that by?
*Runs*
January 22nd, 2009 at 4:46 pm
I think it’s another Sigler book.
*Runs the other way*
January 22nd, 2009 at 5:05 pm
I think Siglar’s book is “Triangular Tomi.”
January 22nd, 2009 at 5:07 pm
Hi, JR! Thank you! :-)
Cj: I remember when I finished the Spherical Tomi Podiobook. It was my third Podiobook, after seasons 1 and 2 of “Duel of the Fates.” I don’t remember getting goosebumps, but I remember the impact of the ending. It’s a great story.
J0e, Ed: LOL! Hmm… what if Spherical Tomi took place in Scott Sigler’s sci-fi universe? It’s interesting to contemplate.
January 22nd, 2009 at 5:08 pm
Rhettro: LOL!!! Even better! I can totally see Tomi as the second person ever (after Perry) to fight back and save herself from the Triangles. :-D
January 22nd, 2009 at 7:18 pm
But, would she be able to use the chicken scissors?
January 22nd, 2009 at 7:41 pm
Hmm… no, or at least not for the same purpose as Perry did, but..
*SPOILERS if you’re not caught up with the podcast of “Contagious”*
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she could probably go head-to-head with the Orbital and prevent it from reprogramming the newest batch of seeds. :-D
January 22nd, 2009 at 7:57 pm
Close enough to caught up to know what you’re talking about.
Now there’s your Duel of the Fates – Tomi vs. Orbital!
January 22nd, 2009 at 9:41 pm
I was at the Sigler reading and I know that I will never be able to read/listen to any of his stories that involve the horror aspect. I just can’t do it. I don’t do horror. I did love the reading, though I would never make it beyond that – it was difficult for me.
January 22nd, 2009 at 10:10 pm
Pictures of Jack with celebrities – Wait! Jack *IS* the celebrity. Who are all these people?
http://flickr.com/photos/lovelongandprosper/archives/date-taken/2007/01/17/
January 22nd, 2009 at 11:01 pm
Oh, and I took some video too:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0qCgc5NXoFE
January 22nd, 2009 at 11:04 pm
w00t. Thanks so much for the pics and video, Cj (and Debbie).
What a cool moment. I think she looks even better now than she did on Star Trek.
January 22nd, 2009 at 11:19 pm
Were you asking the audience to kneel before deadpan in that hand pointing photo?
January 22nd, 2009 at 11:47 pm
I was trying to figure out what he was doing too, but I was too busy trying to get my camera to take a decent picture. Good camera when it works, bad camera with the settings are wonky.
January 23rd, 2009 at 2:30 am
some art to share:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3401/3219632034_06592f1008_o.jpg
Hugh and I were discussing what a spiritual feel our art has taken lately
night pan
night mush
January 23rd, 2009 at 2:31 am
boo
January 23rd, 2009 at 2:31 am
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3401/3219632034_06592f1008_o.jpg
January 23rd, 2009 at 2:33 am
:(
wordpress won’t met me post my art
fuck you wordpress- you may have won this contest tonight, but we shall duel again and you might not be so lucky next time
night pan
night mush
January 23rd, 2009 at 5:23 am
Morning Pan
A beautiful -23 C. here in the city
January 23rd, 2009 at 6:13 am
BAAAA
January 23rd, 2009 at 6:18 am
Are you still pretending to be a sheep, Wolf?
January 23rd, 2009 at 6:23 am
Shhhh – I am trying to sneak up on a snow bunny….
January 23rd, 2009 at 6:25 am
I’ve seen the cartoons Wolf, it never ends well.
January 23rd, 2009 at 6:32 am
So in a strange bit of (almost related) news. My martial arts master scared me yesterday.
Normally I would test for my next belt around April but I’m doing well so when I last spoke to him he suggested I might test in March.
Yesterday he pulled me aside before the class. He asked when I last tested (Late November)
He asked me if I’d be in on Saturday (which I usually am and will be)
He waits a moment.
Then he says, “I’ll let you know for sure on Saturday, but I think you’re doing well enough I might have you test in February instead.”
Then he promptly teaches me four new self defense moves.
That’s in two weeks!!!!
gulp.
(the moral is, you better be careful Wolf. I seem to be excelling in beating people up :) )
January 23rd, 2009 at 6:39 am
TEB – Ok… Are you telling me you’re a snow bunny?
January 23rd, 2009 at 6:41 am
…sure…. I’m a bunny (as much as you are a wolf, anyway)… it’s snowing here right now… why not.
January 23rd, 2009 at 6:45 am
Morning, Deadpan!
I think I’ll sit back and observe the animals.
January 23rd, 2009 at 6:45 am
So what were the four new moves?
January 23rd, 2009 at 6:50 am
They are four different ways to break off is someone grabs you by the wrist with one hand. (last time I was taught two different moves to break the grip if they grab your wrist with two hands)
January 23rd, 2009 at 6:52 am
All moves seem to end with what is called a “finishing move”. Usually this means after breaking away, there is then a hard elbow or fist to the head or a kick in the gut or genital area.
January 23rd, 2009 at 6:53 am
There is one cool move though, when someone grabs your wrist with two hands, where you end up bending their arm behind their back and then pulling them back and kneeing them in the spine.
January 23rd, 2009 at 6:56 am
All that being said, I seem to be best at throwing people to the ground. Everybody has their strong suit, and that seems to be mine. (The finishing move for these is twisting the persons arm to almost breaking and then slicing your fingers into their throat.)
January 23rd, 2009 at 7:05 am
Cute but very Deadly.
January 23rd, 2009 at 7:21 am
I prefer to pet bunnies not run from them…
January 23rd, 2009 at 7:27 am
Can’t I agree Wolf, Amazon bunnies have they charm.
January 23rd, 2009 at 7:38 am
Sci-Fi deadly Amazon bunnies.
That shoot lasers from their eyes!
PEW! PEW!
January 23rd, 2009 at 7:45 am
Morning DP.
Good Episode Jack.
All Hail Nice! Long Live Nice!
January 23rd, 2009 at 7:47 am
J0e – Excellent!
January 23rd, 2009 at 7:58 am
*cough*
January 23rd, 2009 at 7:59 am
OK, show of hands -
Who here likes to listen to Deadpan episodes through their earbuds rather then computer or stereo speakers?
January 23rd, 2009 at 8:00 am
*raises hand*
January 23rd, 2009 at 8:03 am
*raises hands*
January 23rd, 2009 at 8:03 am
I find I listen to Deadpan in various ways, depending upon circumstances. I sometimes listen to on the computer, will plug my i-pod into external speakers, listen on ear buds, or in the car.
January 23rd, 2009 at 8:09 am
CP: Sexuality — Billy Bragg
January 23rd, 2009 at 8:09 am
Bunny, does the finishing move go up, up, down, down, A B A B – and then you rip out your opponent’s heart?
January 23rd, 2009 at 8:15 am
*raises hand*
I have to listen on earbuds because I am in the presence of children 99% of the time.
Except for this weekend – where I get to escape motherhood for 3 nights in a row AND I get to hang out with Jack! *swoooon* (and my husband too ;) )
January 23rd, 2009 at 8:17 am
That’s right, Jack. And in the background, my instructor yells, “Finish Him!” in a really deep voice :)
January 23rd, 2009 at 8:18 am
Off to fill my larder. Must be prepared for when the apocalypse comes.
January 23rd, 2009 at 8:22 am
TEB “Harbinger of the Apolkalypso” ;)
January 23rd, 2009 at 8:23 am
I usually listen to Jack’s dulcet tones on my Thursday morning drive to work…so no earbuds for me.
January 23rd, 2009 at 8:39 am
CP: First We Take Manhatten — Jennifer Warnes
January 23rd, 2009 at 8:40 am
I usually listen in the car on my way to work.
January 23rd, 2009 at 8:44 am
CJ makes a valid point about the need to listen in a “safe” mode.
I prefer to listen via earbud when ever possible, as it just feels more intimate.
Yes, that sounds odd … but I find that “post listening”, if I have listened through the earbuds I actually feel like I’ve just been hanging out with Jack and the gang. I don’t seem to have that same afterglow with speakers.
Maybe I need to adjust my mmmedication.
January 23rd, 2009 at 8:51 am
CP: The World Spins Madly On — The Weepies
January 23rd, 2009 at 8:51 am
Generally, I’m listening on my commute to work as well. I download the MP3 file directly to my Sansa Clip or my Sony PSP then connect my portable device to my car stereo’s AUX jack and play through the car speakers. The 4runner has a cassette deck, so I use a cassette AUX adaptor when I’m driving it.
January 23rd, 2009 at 8:53 am
Actually … I prefer to listen through piezoelectric pads screwed directly to my skull – while I’m strapped to an ergonomic, infinitely positionable chase lounge and women skilled in in the various erotic arts, non-verbally reveal their secrets to me all while Bill Gates transfers large sums of money from HIS bank account into secret off shore accounts he has set up for me.
That’s how I would prefer to listen to the Deadpan.
January 23rd, 2009 at 8:54 am
…err, did I just hit send?
January 23rd, 2009 at 8:57 am
gotta go.
stupid unmarked, Blackhawk helicopter
January 23rd, 2009 at 9:02 am
Funny, I got a VM last night about how EssBee listens to Deadpan. Wait til you hear. . . . ;)
January 23rd, 2009 at 9:17 am
The beauty of smart marketing:
Monty Python Puts Free Videos Online, Sells 23,000% More DVDs
http://i.gizmodo.com/5137827/monty-python-puts-free-videos-online-sells-23000-more-dvds
Of course, this couldn’t possibly work for everyone. The name Monty Python is enough to get people to check out the videos in the first place. Still, it’s an interesting example.
January 23rd, 2009 at 9:23 am
JOe, hahahahaha
cough
January 23rd, 2009 at 9:38 am
Jack the tease strikes again!
Usually listen to DP through earbuds, but will occasionally listen through PC speakers by streaming the episode from the website.
January 23rd, 2009 at 9:41 am
John Cleese has stated in interviews that a lot of what MP did he now thinks was rubbish.
Sturgeon’s Law strikes again.
January 23rd, 2009 at 9:57 am
I have stolen a lot from MP, but – there are long stretches of the Flying Circus that just weren’t that funny. When they WERE funny, however. . . .
btw, I should point out that I kinda stole elements of the joke about Obama’s presidency from a Justa J0e comment, from a few weeks back.
January 23rd, 2009 at 10:46 am
All I want to know, Jack, is why your gay husband’s name is Andrew.
January 23rd, 2009 at 11:21 am
Van: I won’t disagree, but comedy is really hard to write. It’s only natural that you get more failures than success. Still… even though there are plenty of MP skits that I don’t like, there are plenty of brilliant gems left.
January 23rd, 2009 at 11:21 am
CP: Quiet Little Voices — We Were Promised Jetpacks
January 23rd, 2009 at 11:25 am
I most often listen to the latest Deadpan episode with earbuds, from my iPod, while doing my Thursday-morning classroom cleaning.
January 23rd, 2009 at 12:09 pm
And oh yeah! I also met the “Your sad devotion to that ancient religion. . . ” guy.
No, I didn’t say, “I find your lack of faith disturbing.”
January 23rd, 2009 at 12:42 pm
Well Pan, larder is filled, lunch is et, dishes are done. Now to relax a bit before getting ready for the masses to arrive :)
January 23rd, 2009 at 1:12 pm
Richard LeParmentier?
January 23rd, 2009 at 1:20 pm
I think I missed something in the Pan conversation, Van. Who is Richard LeParmentier?
January 23rd, 2009 at 1:21 pm
Ok, I take that back. Silly me :oops:
January 23rd, 2009 at 1:29 pm
Him and Dave Prowse are probably the only actors still alive from that scene in Star Wars.
January 23rd, 2009 at 2:25 pm
Van, I’ll be sure to mention that, if I see him again this weekend.
January 23rd, 2009 at 2:53 pm
Hey Jack,
I just learned that Wil Wheaton was in town. Any chance that he’ll head over to Mike’s?
January 23rd, 2009 at 2:56 pm
I see that you like to hang out with the Daboo girls. Watch out, you might make Rom jealous. LOL
January 23rd, 2009 at 3:23 pm
So my movie choice for tomorrow is Milk, Frost/Nixon or Valkyrie.
Leaning towards the latter even though it’s been slagged off in the reviews I’ve seen.
January 23rd, 2009 at 3:29 pm
Rhettro, are you stopping by the con? I’d love to meet you! Have I met you? (sheepish) I have a knack for meeting people and forgetting that I’ve done so.
January 23rd, 2009 at 3:44 pm
Mike, Summer, Brian, etc. are all heading over to the Con – with recording equipment – so I doubt if they’re hauling Wil Wheaton all the way back to the studio. But – you never know.
A lot of sheep around here lately. . .
January 23rd, 2009 at 3:44 pm
Hi CJ,
I didn’t have any plans for the Con, maybe if Jack twisted my arm I may go for a little while. Mostly I was hoping assorted Sci-Fi folk would make it to MRM’s house and I could crash the party. LOL I’m sure we will run into each other at some point. :)
January 23rd, 2009 at 3:46 pm
Baaaa!!!
The reason I bring it up was it was something I suggested to Mike last year. I know Wil used to listen to Wingin’ It, I figured they could lure him back because of his love of podcasting and beer. *snicker*
January 23rd, 2009 at 3:46 pm
Wil Wheaton is playing Rock Band tonight – I’m hoping to play with him.
I’m going to be visiting the Farpoint session tonight as well and looking forward to seeing the crew.
January 23rd, 2009 at 3:47 pm
Okay, time to pack my stuff and leave the office for home. Cheers!
January 23rd, 2009 at 3:48 pm
Cool Cj,
Tell him hi for me.
January 23rd, 2009 at 5:43 pm
*ponders if I’m the only one who only attends online cons*
The upside is I can still go to Winterfest from my bed. Unless I’m in ER again. Been there twice in less than a week…:(
January 23rd, 2009 at 6:49 pm
I didn’t know there was such a thing as an “on-line con” … unless your talking about going phishing ;)
January 23rd, 2009 at 6:55 pm
I hope you guys do get to meet Wil. He was actually the guy who both introduced me to the concept of podcasting and, through his podcast, pointed me in the direction of Farpoint Media and Podiobooks. :-)
January 23rd, 2009 at 7:11 pm
Where there’s a Wil …
January 23rd, 2009 at 10:24 pm
I met him briefly last night, Amy.
I talked hockey for a few with Aaron Douglas (Chief Tyrol) earlier, which was also pretty cool.
And apparently I should have stuck around for Wil Wheaton’s Rock Band session tonight.
January 24th, 2009 at 5:01 am
Oooh, I love Aaron Douglas!
January 24th, 2009 at 6:45 am
Looks like a fun time there in Phoenix.
The wife and I went out and saw the new Underworld movie. Keeping in mind that it’s a prequel and ultimately a tragic story, we both enjoyed it. You would think an Underworld movie without Kate would have no chance (and maybe it doesn’t), but they did have everyone else back in their original roles and it worked well.
January 24th, 2009 at 7:02 am
Jack: Cool!! :-)
January 24th, 2009 at 7:12 am
Considering how unactiony the reviews of Valkyrie have stated, surprising number of brats in the cinema.
One almost hopes the film is crap to teach them a lesson.
January 24th, 2009 at 8:20 am
Here are some pics of us playing RockBand with Wil Wheaton. We had a blast and yes, Jack, we wish you’d stayed. :)
http://flickr.com/photos/lovelongandprosper/archives/date-taken/2007/01/19/detail/
January 24th, 2009 at 8:43 am
^ Awesome!
January 24th, 2009 at 9:47 am
Alas it wasn’t a bad movie.
January 24th, 2009 at 11:03 am
Great pics, CJ. Jamming with Wil Wheaton, most excellent.
January 24th, 2009 at 1:35 pm
So – more cool news for this weekend. I’m told that the audio production of my short story, “Creature of God” will be released tonight at Variant Frequencies. w00t for Rick Stringer! I’ll probably make a mainpage announcement here tomorrow – or late tonight. Depends on how the Con debauchery is going.
January 24th, 2009 at 2:11 pm
Congratulations Jack.
January 24th, 2009 at 2:28 pm
Awesome pics, Cj.
Congrats, Jack!
January 24th, 2009 at 2:49 pm
w00t for Jack!
I have Wil Wheaton video too. I’m at the end if you can watch it for that long. ;)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7rYXIdkiC6c
January 24th, 2009 at 3:34 pm
Yay! Congratulations, Jack! :-)
January 24th, 2009 at 3:35 pm
Cj: Wow! Wil’s a good singer!
January 24th, 2009 at 3:38 pm
Cj, it sounded like you and Dan were doing a great job on your performance, too! I can tell that was a ton of fun! :-)
January 24th, 2009 at 4:34 pm
I don’t think Wheaton has ever attended Winterfest. Which means, by default, *I* am the biggest writer / geek at the cons I’ve attended.
But I’ve never played any of the music games.
(For the insane and curious, Winterfest: http://www.beautyandthebeast-tv.com/winterfest2009/faq.asp)
January 24th, 2009 at 4:37 pm
This month has been super awful for pain levels, plus two trips to the ER–so far. We *really* need a weeeee.
Hmmm…I’m officially 33% done my current Gutenberg project. Weeeeeee!
And I earned 0.17 cents this week on Zazzle. Weeeeeeeeeeeee!
:P
January 25th, 2009 at 12:49 am
Sorry about the stress and pain, Marlo.
Home from the Con and the bars afterward. Fun weekend.
And w00t. The story is live at Variant Frequencies:
http://www.variantfrequencies.com/2009/01/24/creature-of-god/
Listening now, but I should probably wait until the morning.
January 25th, 2009 at 1:47 am
Hope things get better for you soon MD.
Morning Pan, work today..meh!
Today’s Clone Wars saying:
When surrounded by war, one must eventually choose a side.
January 25th, 2009 at 1:57 am
http://tiwizard.com/downloads/index.php
For the actual programs.
January 25th, 2009 at 1:57 am
Oh and if you have a TI83+ or a TI84+ calculator and only use it for maths you are missing out:
“http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=ohVoY48kWGk”
January 25th, 2009 at 2:02 am
SHODAN and GLaDOS getting it on:
http://tinyurl.com/brnyl5
January 25th, 2009 at 6:55 am
*hugs* marlo. Wish I could drive over with some supper for you today.
January 25th, 2009 at 9:26 am
Last day of the Con today. Been an interesting weekend. I’ve met a bunch of cool famous and non-famous people, and had a good time. Sundays are usually the hangover day; we’ll see what this one has in store.
January 25th, 2009 at 11:03 am
CW: Burn Notice S2E10
January 25th, 2009 at 3:17 pm
I’m at the MWS Media Virtual Concert!
http://www.ustream.tv/channel/matthew-wayne-selznick-in-concert
This rocks! :-)
January 25th, 2009 at 3:18 pm
It’s going on from 3 – 4 PM Deadpan Time, 6-7 PM Eastern time.
January 25th, 2009 at 4:05 pm
CP: The Boys of Summer_Don Henley
January 25th, 2009 at 4:10 pm
CP: You on My Mind_Swing Out Sister
January 25th, 2009 at 4:13 pm
The boys at Cadmium 2 cover Captain Scarlet:
http://cadmium2.wordpress.com/
January 25th, 2009 at 4:37 pm
My wife got it in her head yesterday that I might be able to get her pregnant if I got her drunk. This turned out to be a bad idea.
January 25th, 2009 at 4:43 pm
I would ask why but I’m afraid I might get an answer.
January 25th, 2009 at 4:48 pm
Checked out the MWS thing. Caught the last song. I wouldn’t have been able to sit through much more due to the breaks in audio/video. You know … that’s where the image and sound all lock up a tenth of a second and then it all suddenly catches up.
I can put up with that for somethings but not with music. You kids might not remember “skipping records” but this is the modern equivalent. *fingernails on chalk board*
January 25th, 2009 at 4:50 pm
Dub – I think that only works if you are underage, single or married – but not to each other.
January 25th, 2009 at 5:10 pm
J0e: I agree, that is annoying. That happened to me during the Webathon back in July. I only put up with it because of all the cool people in the chat.
January 25th, 2009 at 5:21 pm
Amy: I guess I can “deal” with that sort of thing on chat or spoken word … even some video (like news clips) … but when listening to music (especially if it is a song you really know and like – so you are singing along in your head) those sort of breaks are like having someone who is walking behind you and keeps stepping on the heal of your shoe. meh
January 25th, 2009 at 5:51 pm
For those still in 25th January:
http://tinyurl.com/cdkrks
A harder to pronounce version of St. Valentines Day.
January 25th, 2009 at 7:05 pm
[...] Jack Mangan’s Deadpan #117: Nice [...]
January 25th, 2009 at 7:44 pm
J0e: True. Skips in music are a lot more annoying than skips in spoken word.
January 25th, 2009 at 11:12 pm
Tiring – but fun – weekend at Phoenix Comicon. This might be the thing for us to crash in 2010, if we can’t make 2009 happen.
w00t for Seznick’s concert – - I hope everyone had fun.
January 26th, 2009 at 12:56 am
So on the news BBC morning TV was a story about a study that seems to prove what we already knew in our hearts…that there are jammy gits out there that can eat as much as like and not put on weight.
Morning Pan, grey is the colour of the day.
January 26th, 2009 at 4:12 am
So they is a guy on the bus that looks like the comic book guy from The Simpsons.
He was wearing ‘I am a Jedi’ tshirt.
January 26th, 2009 at 4:47 am
Morning Pan!
Spent all day yesterday without turning on my computer or i-pod, or any other electronic device – except the TV for the 6:00 news and Mythbusters at eight.
It was kind of nice, may have to do it more often.
January 26th, 2009 at 4:56 am
Saw the new Underworld movie yesterday. We quite enjoyed it. For the most part I agree with Ed’s comments. Basically, if you enjoyed the first two, you’ll probably enjoy this one.
January 26th, 2009 at 5:26 am
I’m not sure the point of this, but it’s interesting
http://henchmanshelper.com/
January 26th, 2009 at 5:33 am
off to run an errand. Back in an hour or so.
January 26th, 2009 at 7:23 am
For whatever reason, this commercial creeps me out.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gMdNgbOfdn0
January 26th, 2009 at 7:26 am
Morning, Deadpan!
Brr.
January 26th, 2009 at 7:29 am
Morning EssBee,
I’ll see your brr and raise you one of my own (currently -21 C.)
January 26th, 2009 at 7:30 am
TEB, I don’t blame you. It’s so unnatural that it’s freakish.
January 26th, 2009 at 7:53 am
Yeah, we’ve actually have had an unnaturally cold winter this year with more snow than normal. Here in Calgary we’re so used to having regular breaks with Chinooks, when that doesn’t happen, we tend to go nuts.
January 26th, 2009 at 8:02 am
I don’t like the cold, but I’m a tad annoyed that I haven’t had any opportunity to wear my most awesome winter coat this year. I don’t think it’s going to make it out of the closet. Maybe next year.
January 26th, 2009 at 8:12 am
Cj, that awesome winter coat may get a chance yet.
January 26th, 2009 at 8:22 am
14 hours later … Data Rescue has only scanned 28.9GB of 114.5 GB and there is no way of knowing if anything can be recovered till the scan is complete.
January 26th, 2009 at 9:03 am
J0e, you might find this useful. . . or. . . . it might just be a pretty clicky graphicky thing.
http://www.smartmoney.com/map-of-the-market/
January 26th, 2009 at 9:50 am
Jack … what are you doing looking at financial thingies? Stop it, before you injure one of your valuable “creative” brain cells!
;}
It does look cool but I shall have to study the instructions later to see if I can figure it out. I will say that at the moment it is mostly “green” and that is always a good thing in the financial world.
January 26th, 2009 at 9:54 am
This is fun too -
http://tinyurl.com/d7wr8y
It is car and driver giving it’s “10 WORST cars ever” list … based on cars that, when they came out, C&D chose as their 10 “best” cars! Ah, hindsight.
Here is a sample of why I find it a fun read.
(re – 1990 Lincoln Town Car)
“That included the float-tuned suspension, the Nimitz-class steering circle, the arthritic 150-hp 4.9-liter V-8, and the slough-shifting four-speed automatic transmission. At least the looks were marginally improved and, if you’re going to pass out drunk on the floor of a car, it’s hard to think of a better machine than a stretched Town Car limo.”
January 26th, 2009 at 10:22 am
…swell, Data Rescue has scanned 31.4GB of 114.5 GB
January 26th, 2009 at 10:39 am
200!
J0e, that way madness lies. I’d just come back to it tomorrow.
January 26th, 2009 at 11:00 am
Re: Madness – ( you are here)
Welcome to The Drive of Fun.
I’d think a Night Boat to Cairo would be faster than this.
*starts singing*
My drive, in the middle of a scan.
My drive, might just throw it in the can.
My drive, was where my data used to live.
My drive, there’s no using it as is.
*starts laughing maniacally and begins scribbling 0nes and Zeros on the wall with a crayon.*
January 26th, 2009 at 11:57 am
J0e, The third car I own was a 1981 Lincoln Towncar. I found a picture of what it looked like: http://www.seriouswheels.com/pics-1980-1989/1981-Lincoln-Town-Car.jpg
I was 18 when I drove that. I’m sure I was drunk on the floor of that car more than once. Very roomy.
The sound it made when someone fell off the seat onto the floor?
*THUMP*
January 26th, 2009 at 12:06 pm
Should Cj’s above post be set to the tune of Magic Moments?
January 26th, 2009 at 12:08 pm
Shout out to Ed,
do you still have that link to the website telling how to transfer podcast lists in iTunes on one computer to another computer?
January 26th, 2009 at 3:34 pm
I don’t have it handy, but I should be able to give a definitive answer later tonight. I don’t think I called to a website. I recall it being under the Advanced menu and there is an option to export/import OPML. I don’t have a machine handy that has Itunes on it, so I can’t check it for sure just now.
January 26th, 2009 at 3:54 pm
I’ll have a look, thanks Ed.
January 26th, 2009 at 4:04 pm
[drive by]
yo peeps
[/drive by]
January 26th, 2009 at 5:07 pm
Nice, Hotties sighting.
Evening, Deadpan!
January 26th, 2009 at 5:33 pm
I’m at the Deadpan Bar tonight, but not drinking. Monday evening = chill.
January 26th, 2009 at 5:38 pm
Yessir.
January 26th, 2009 at 5:58 pm
I think I will drink again … never.
OK, I know I’m wrong, but I’m definitely feeling like that would be a good idea right now.
January 26th, 2009 at 6:33 pm
… Scanned … 33 GB … of … 114.5 GB
AAAYYYYYEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!
January 26th, 2009 at 6:41 pm
Drinking is NOT a necessity for fun, life, or relaxation – or anything – really.
January 26th, 2009 at 6:48 pm
I agree with Jack.
January 26th, 2009 at 6:50 pm
And how.
January 26th, 2009 at 6:54 pm
And yet … only Jack is capable of finding the one beer I’d actually considering drinking.
Go figure.
January 26th, 2009 at 7:31 pm
The Sun one with the umlauts at Four Peaks. Funny, because I was not a big fan.
January 26th, 2009 at 7:43 pm
Damn, here I am enjoying a rum ‘n coke (Diet Dr. Pepper actually – blasphemy, I know) and the rest of the Deadpan bar has become teetotalers on me.
Well, I guess that means I’ll have to carry the water, er, alcohol for you guys.
:)
January 26th, 2009 at 7:43 pm
I personally believe the quote that “Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy” but had my full share already. No more beer for EssBee. Darn.
January 26th, 2009 at 7:46 pm
Van,
Looks like they’ve changed things up a bit in Itunes 8. Bring up your Podcasts. Then, it’s under FILE > LIBRARY > EXPORT PLAYLIST
The default is a txt file, but you can choose OPML file from the drop down list.
January 26th, 2009 at 8:46 pm
A court does something right?!? http://www.thestar.com/article/576619
(Thx for the indirect link, Cj)
January 26th, 2009 at 11:28 pm
And…….. just got cool news about another story of mine. Tee Morris made something srsly cool happen – - I’m in his debt (again).
And sorry to be a mysterious deuche, but I’m gonna have to hold off on the official announcement until all of the pieces are in place.
Goodnight, marsh.
January 27th, 2009 at 12:15 am
Thanks again Ed.
In regards to drinking, I’m passed the getting pissed stage of life, I prefer just a couple of drinks at a gig and the get the relaxed buzz.
Morning Pan, just warming my toes near the fire..
January 27th, 2009 at 3:25 am
So you can now buy an app for the iPhone that will allow you to bypass iTunes for grabbing podcasts:
http://tinyurl.com/bqoapo
Will even download podcasts over 3G connection..so you can stick it to the (insert mobile phone company you use here).
January 27th, 2009 at 3:51 am
CW: House S5E13
January 27th, 2009 at 6:47 am
Morning Pan!
Slept in today. It felt good.
Now for some breakfast.
January 27th, 2009 at 7:11 am
Dealing with another ice storm in Oklahoma…
I wish someone would close that door to Canada – they’re letting all the heat out. ;)
January 27th, 2009 at 7:31 am
You can have it Wolf! Actually supposed to get above freezing today. Looking forward to it.
January 27th, 2009 at 7:37 am
I just took down the recycling bin and selfishly thought “Wow, it’s actually cold this morning.”
Then realized I was still taking the bin down while wearing flip flops. Clearly, I do not know what cold is. (nor do I want to)
Keep warm, friends!
January 27th, 2009 at 7:56 am
Well, the historical record of bringing the 4runner into the shop every three months is still on target. The muffler went out this morning. =P
January 27th, 2009 at 8:24 am
Rhett, you’re making me reconsider my high opinion of Toyotas.
Bunny, I’m still not sure what to do with those comments-by-month charts you made. They’re awesome though – and need to be put to some kinda use. Any creative ideas? Anyone? Bueller? Tumbleweed?
January 27th, 2009 at 8:31 am
Just heard Creature of God. It was very good, Jack.
As for the charts, you don’t have to do anything with them. It was more and FYI… and also because J0e obviously knows how to push my buttons *glares at J0e*
January 27th, 2009 at 8:32 am
and = an
January 27th, 2009 at 8:32 am
And re: cold. I hope everyone in the truly frozen places stays safe and warm. OK, head down for awhile. Talk amongst yourselves :).
January 27th, 2009 at 8:35 am
The opionion I am starting to form on Toyota is that they work flawlessly the first five years of ownership, then you replace every mechanical device on it from that point on. =P
January 27th, 2009 at 8:39 am
Sorry TEB *snicker snicker*
January 27th, 2009 at 8:43 am
ACK!
This data rescue program is still only scanned 33.6gb of the 114.5gb of data.
I’m going to have to give up on it because I need to move my laptop and that means disconnecting my drive. It’s this very scenario that makes me completely un-excited about Terra byte hard drives.
Does anyone else remember the days when you’d only lose 500 mb of data when your hard drive failed?
January 27th, 2009 at 8:43 am
At least the Bunny isn’t glaring at me anymore…
January 27th, 2009 at 8:47 am
And oh – - thanks Bunny :)
OK. Back later. Really.
January 27th, 2009 at 8:47 am
On a related note, J0e, now that the data has been entered it can be manipulated and charted in any form you like quite easily. Let me know if you want something different, like bar or other type.
January 27th, 2009 at 8:51 am
Well, I took the plunge and pre-ordered Sims 3 from Amazon. Really waiting for Fable 2 to hit PC, though.
January 27th, 2009 at 8:52 am
Justa J0e – I suppose I’m too late to matter at this point, but I started hearing something about Seagate drives not allowing people to see their files when the computer was powered on? The last few days Buzz Out Loud has had some new announcement about a new firmware update that is supposed to fix the issue (and the next day, telling what else went wrong.) I don’t know if this is of any use to you, but I thought you might want to know.
January 27th, 2009 at 9:04 am
Also, late: *raises hands* I listen with my ear buds. I agree with … Justa J0e. The experience is more personal when the voices in my head are sometimes, well, yours.
I’d like to be jealous about all the cool get togethers in PHX, but… If I lived there, I’d still stay at home and then I’d just be lame instead of just jealous.
January 27th, 2009 at 9:10 am
Thanks Nomad.
This is an old Maxtor external drive. For reasons I can’t substantiate, I had a positive impression of them.
January 27th, 2009 at 9:11 am
Well Nomad, hopefully you’ll make it out to some Convention or meeting of Deadpan people, eventually.
OK.
January 27th, 2009 at 9:12 am
“Lame & Jealous”
wasn’t that a bad sitcom from the 80’s ?
January 27th, 2009 at 9:14 am
500 megs? I remember shelling out big bucks for my 20 megabyte hard drive for my Amiga 500. It’d be fun to go back in time and show my 21 year old self a 4 gig flash drive. LOL
I’ve been replaying a lot of older games lately. I realized that I hadn’t really played Marvel Ultimate Alliance since getting the HDTV, so I’ve been replaying it with different characters. I’ve discovered that the Invisible Woman (from the Fantastic Four) is quite a powerful character after a few upgrades.
January 27th, 2009 at 9:15 am
TEB … since you mentioned it, can you make a pterodactyl shaped graph? That would be awesome.
;)
My original curiosity was to look at the data and see if there was some time(s) of the year that we took a break from posting (spring, late summer, et) but I don’t think there is enough data (yet!) to get a feel for that.
January 27th, 2009 at 9:40 am
Hey you “math friendly” guys and gals … can someone tell me what percentage of 850 billion that 200 million is ?
January 27th, 2009 at 9:41 am
Did you see a sign at the border that says “Dead of Winter Storage”? Well, did ya?
As fond as I am of our Canadian contingent, we’ve not yet reached a level of intimacy where we can share weather. Farting is OK, though.
January 27th, 2009 at 10:02 am
J0e, 200million is .023529412 of a percent of 850 billion
January 27th, 2009 at 10:07 am
My phone calculator won’t let me enter enough zeroes.
January 27th, 2009 at 10:15 am
I think I need to consider lunch.
Later
January 27th, 2009 at 10:30 am
Van – neither would my calculator
Thanks TEB … so, if I have the math right, you’d need 50 of these 200 million dollar items just to add up to 1 percent of 850 billion.
I’m thinking that … to you or I, 200 million is a mind boggling number … but when your talking 850 billion – 200 million is barely a “blip” on the radar screen.
While I’d rather not have the government treat 200 million as an insignificant figure, with our economy on the brink and 10’s of thousands of jobs being lost daily … holding up an entire stimulus package for anything less then 8.5 billion (1 percent of the total) in “pork” is clearly just political grandstanding.
January 27th, 2009 at 11:01 am
I’m still trying to wrap my head around this thing.
I’m going to knock some zeros of to try and get some perspective.
The Dems have submitted a list of things they say we need to spend money on right now to help communities continue to function, to try and keep people in there homes and to save us from complete collapse. The bill comes to $850 dollars.
The other side is saying “No Way” because the list is full of things they don’t believe will help. Fair enough. These are politicians so that is believable.
However, the one item that has been mentioned comes to 17 cents.
How many 17 cent items could possible be in this list to make it worth throwing the baby out with the bath water ?
If there are really hundreds of these items – Why don’t they just make a list of the items the don’t like (along with their cost) and post it on line? Get public outrage on their side.
Could it be because there really aren’t hundreds of these items?
Hmmmmm
January 27th, 2009 at 11:23 am
Even if there are “hundreds” looking at the big picture, using your numbers, 100 of these 17 cent items is still only $1.70. Not a large portion of $850
January 27th, 2009 at 11:25 am
Sorry, 100 17cents is $17.00. Still not a large amour, comparatively speaking
January 27th, 2009 at 11:35 am
Yep. That’s kind of what I was thinking.
They are probably making an 80% amount of stink over a 1% amount of crap.
More then likely, the “foot dragging” has nothing to do with the pork and EVERYTHINGto do with whose favorite industry will receive the lions share of the funds.
I’d be willing to bet that this is just a further extension of whether the money will go as tax breaks for the top 2% or to programs that directly help the middle classes. We only thought that argument was settled with the election.
January 27th, 2009 at 11:51 am
Hey guys, been sick and then ridiculously busy at work. Still, I needed to share this quote with you:
“How far does Ms. Marvel’s body suit go up her ass? For the record, the female honesty record — that is not comfortable. Especially the way they have it drawn. That’s the kind of thing that a girl can’t wait to get home and take off.â€
http://tinyurl.com/bs838u
January 27th, 2009 at 12:09 pm
I haven’t confirmed it. But there is a good chance that instead of a break down, I may have been victim of a theft. My catalytic converter may have been stolen. Evidently 4runners are a prime target and theifs can get between $50 and $150 for the precious metals inside. Could be $1100 to repair. Son of a bitch!
January 27th, 2009 at 12:14 pm
All this talk about money made me realize something fantastic today.
I never have to buy diapers again. My kids are both 100% out of diapers.
Happy Happy Joy Joy.
January 27th, 2009 at 12:15 pm
Cj: Woot! No more poopy diapers. That’s right. I said it. Poopy. ;)
January 27th, 2009 at 12:16 pm
Mad Rhett Beyond Thunderdome
January 27th, 2009 at 12:16 pm
CP: Like I Care — You Say Party! We Say Die!
January 27th, 2009 at 12:24 pm
Better than using No.2s.
January 27th, 2009 at 12:31 pm
poopy poopy poopy
January 27th, 2009 at 12:34 pm
CP: Jack Sparrow — Hans Zimmer
January 27th, 2009 at 12:35 pm
Poopy is The Deadpan Word Of The Day ™
January 27th, 2009 at 12:37 pm
I’ll use poopy in sentence:
I have over 400 poopy e-mail messages in my work inbox. Guess I should go answer them.
What a mess.
January 27th, 2009 at 12:41 pm
You know… I think I just found a Deadpan segment that I can do on a regular basis. I’m going to have to write this stuff down and get it recorded. :)
January 27th, 2009 at 12:47 pm
So, should we all call Deadpan right now and say “poopy” or would that be a bit much?
January 27th, 2009 at 12:51 pm
You can, but I think I’ll try and record a Deadpan Word Of The Day segment, just to see how it goes.
January 27th, 2009 at 1:26 pm
Sounds good to me, ditto. I look forward to hearing it!
January 27th, 2009 at 1:27 pm
CP: Don’t Make Me A Target — Spoon
I’m looking forward to the return of Chuck.
January 27th, 2009 at 1:30 pm
Rhettro – Wow!
… to steal a catalytic converter, someone would have had to climb under your Toyota and cut through the exhaust pipe with either a saw or cutting tourch. Even if they had jacked the car up first it would have still been rather confined space for that opperation.
Not saying that with portable power tools they couldn’t have cut it out in a hurry but It also would have also made a great deal of noise … and being under the car, not offered the villain a “quick getaway”.
Any guy/girl that can pull off the theft of a catalytic converter without first securing the vehicle in an isolated location … has REAL balls.
January 27th, 2009 at 1:40 pm
… they are also poopy for doing that to you.
January 27th, 2009 at 1:47 pm
CR: The Day we Buried Road Dog by Jack Cady
January 27th, 2009 at 2:05 pm
CW: Enchanted
January 27th, 2009 at 2:24 pm
CR: The Watchmen
Without giving spoilers, it will be interesting to see if they do the same flashback mode of story telling in the movie.
January 27th, 2009 at 2:27 pm
J0e, I tried to e-mail you something earlier but it bounced back. Hopefully it comes through this time. I’ve been having a lot of problems with my e-mail lately,
January 27th, 2009 at 2:55 pm
The pirate substory won’t be in the film but has been shot and may get put on the eventual DVD release.
January 27th, 2009 at 2:59 pm
That sounded like I actually know something..it was a news story on Slice of Scifi.
January 27th, 2009 at 3:15 pm
I want a copy of The Watchmen.
Really really.
January 27th, 2009 at 3:24 pm
Think I’ll get it from the library..I enjoyed the plot but not the art style.
Comic hell for me.
January 27th, 2009 at 3:28 pm
Vanamonde beat me to it.
If your library doesn’t have The Watchmen, then the local B&N or Borders should.
January 27th, 2009 at 3:33 pm
Sorry TEB – didn’t get your mail and for some reason I don’t have your address either.
January 27th, 2009 at 3:39 pm
Amazon has everything.
January 27th, 2009 at 3:41 pm
Joe, ryahatnucleusdotcom
January 27th, 2009 at 3:49 pm
thanks J0e. I’ve sent a reply. Hopefully it will make it through this time. Although the joke is now pretty old :)
January 27th, 2009 at 3:50 pm
Maybe your provider doesn’t like PDF’s?
January 27th, 2009 at 3:51 pm
Or maybe it just doesn’t like me :(
January 27th, 2009 at 3:53 pm
Since I also sent it to Jack, I should ask if he received it. Although, I didn’t receive a non-delivery notice for him…
January 27th, 2009 at 3:54 pm
I did get the file, Ryah. Thanks :) I can try to forward it to J0e, if all else fails.
Good afternoon, mush.
January 27th, 2009 at 4:18 pm
CW: 24 S7E6
January 27th, 2009 at 4:30 pm
[drive by sighing]
*sigh*
[/drive by sighing]
January 27th, 2009 at 4:32 pm
[drive by swooning]
CP: Now You know – Afghan Whigs
*swooon*
[/drive by swooning]
January 27th, 2009 at 4:55 pm
TSH whiplash
January 27th, 2009 at 5:14 pm
Giant Ant Colony:
http://tinyurl.com/azslcv
January 27th, 2009 at 5:28 pm
Still no e-mail TEB.
I think it’s a plot. Probably homeland security involved. ;)
January 27th, 2009 at 7:12 pm
One 101 more to go!
January 27th, 2009 at 7:13 pm
401 was the goal, wasn’t it? Let me check the show notes….er, nevermind.
January 27th, 2009 at 7:50 pm
Hey Deadpan. Hellish day (and night) at work. Now I’m off to Los Angeles in the morning for 3 days. I’ll try to contribute some nipples in the a.m.
Sweet dreams, yo.
January 27th, 2009 at 8:33 pm
Yo You Ma
January 27th, 2009 at 8:33 pm
I baked some cookies. Wish I could share them with all of you.
January 27th, 2009 at 8:46 pm
Wow. That’s… uh… quite a different type of store ad in Europe.
Definitely NSFW
http://i.gizmodo.com/5139123/how-to-sell-home-and-electronic-appliances-in-europe-gloriously-nsfw
January 27th, 2009 at 9:02 pm
I’d buy that for a dollar!
January 27th, 2009 at 9:06 pm
ditto: Yay! I look forward to hearing your new segment! :)
January 27th, 2009 at 9:07 pm
Ed, yes. 401. comment goal.
January 27th, 2009 at 11:57 pm
309 – Why am I still up?
January 28th, 2009 at 12:40 am
Insomnia?
January 28th, 2009 at 1:03 am
Congratulations on the WS win Cj.
January 28th, 2009 at 2:13 am
CL: Tea & Chat #34
January 28th, 2009 at 5:42 am
Morning Deadpan.
6:30 am and I’m going to be stuck downtown most of the day. *sigh*
January 28th, 2009 at 6:09 am
TEB does a Petula Clark.
January 28th, 2009 at 6:16 am
Just to be redundant TEB -
RE: Downtown
The lights are much brighter there.
You can forget all your troubles, forget all your cares
January 28th, 2009 at 6:33 am
The lights are brighter here because there are more of them with all the tall buildings.
January 28th, 2009 at 6:33 am
Good morning.
Van, maybe it’s early, but thanks … what are you congratulating me for?
January 28th, 2009 at 6:35 am
You’ll actually find me very sporatic on the board today because I’m downtown until sometime after lunch.
January 28th, 2009 at 7:01 am
Winning the Worsscraper game on facebook Cj.
January 28th, 2009 at 7:02 am
-s +d
January 28th, 2009 at 7:21 am
Cj always wins. She beat EssBee and I at our last game, too.
January 28th, 2009 at 7:24 am
Hey JOe, (/insert obvious Jimi Hendrex reference here)
Well I’ve discovered that catalytic theft among 4runners is on the rise. One doesn’t have to jack it up to get under it, and the tool they use to cut the pipe is like a shear, from what I understand and doesn’t make much noise. It can be done in less than two minutes. What the thiefs are after are the precious metal content of the converter itself. They can get $50 to $180 out of them. Too bad it won’t cost me $50 to repair the damage.
January 28th, 2009 at 7:33 am
Isn’t that new music edition of Wander Radio due sometime soon?
January 28th, 2009 at 7:54 am
Amy: I won’t have time to record until this weekend. :(
January 28th, 2009 at 7:58 am
Oohhh, that’s WS – now I get it. *drinks more coffee* Thanks, Van!
Shall we play a game?
January 28th, 2009 at 8:10 am
Wow, the “Downtown” reference put me right back in my mom’s hideous Pontiac, ca. 1978, with the crackly AM radio playing.
January 28th, 2009 at 8:24 am
Van is absolutely obliterating me in WordScraper right now. I think it’s 400 versus 180 or something.
On my way to the airport — looks like 78 in L.A. today.
January 28th, 2009 at 8:38 am
Fun and safe journeys to you, EssBee! Be good.
January 28th, 2009 at 8:42 am
And if you can’t be good, at least be better :D
January 28th, 2009 at 8:48 am
I’ve already made my first move Cj.
..and that gives me an idea for a stolen paragraph.
January 28th, 2009 at 9:00 am
So today’s lesson in ripoffenomics.
Dealer’s price for fixing damage to catalytic theft to 4runner: $2300.
Meinke Muffler’s price for fixing the same damage: $325.
You may want to save this post for future reference. LOL
January 28th, 2009 at 9:08 am
My “me” time this weekend may or may not cause me to record stuff. Time will tell.
Until then – feel free to enjoy sharing a bit of my morning where I’m being attacked by many children:
http://www.lovelongandprosper.com/cherylyn/?p=199
January 28th, 2009 at 9:12 am
So, J0e. Finally got a chance to check my personal e-mail, and it says:
“421 SERVICE NOT AVAILABLE
Failed to deliver to domain aol.com after 7 tries.
Last error was:
No recipients were successfully delivered to. ”
You might have to poke Jack for that file as our systems have decided they no longer want to talk to each other… Maybe we should put them on a time out for bad behaviour?”
January 28th, 2009 at 9:19 am
CP: First Drink of the Day — 7 Seconds of Love
January 28th, 2009 at 9:23 am
Bunny, I’ve fwded the e-mail to J0e, although the joke is entirely lost now :) .
What’s the most important element of comedy?timing
Thanks for the lesson, Rhett. No matter what happens at the dealership, you’re getting ripped off.
January 28th, 2009 at 9:24 am
w00t! Already received my script back from copy editor! I’m so early that I’ll get to chill for a couple days!
OK, time to move the rest of the furniture out of the living room so I can dance with the wild toddlers of today!
January 28th, 2009 at 9:30 am
Yes indeed Jack. So how were the Timber Wolves?
January 28th, 2009 at 9:36 am
Thanks, Jack. I blame J0e for messing up the timing of that one ;)
Well, 1200 pages of reports finished printing, now to file them away. Woo hoo?
January 28th, 2009 at 9:37 am
One last segment to record for upcoming WR episode Drops Saturday.
I am surprised how well this is coming together – although it is an hour long… wow lots of content.
Wednesday – Slow go…ice storm recovery begins…
January 28th, 2009 at 10:00 am
It’s all went misty here, this is when you need background noise of a wolf howling.
January 28th, 2009 at 10:01 am
Van – “HOOOOOOOOWWWWWWWWWWWWLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL”
January 28th, 2009 at 10:03 am
wOOt!
January 28th, 2009 at 10:23 am
Decided to try a new dim sum place downstairs. Man that’s a lot of food they give you. Now must decide if I want to take a containter of food home on the train or not. It just seems such a waste to throw half of it out.
January 28th, 2009 at 10:24 am
Hey, there’s a hair in my rice! That makes the decision for me.
January 28th, 2009 at 10:35 am
Well, I think I ‘m at a bit of a standstill here at the downtown office. i think I’ll pack it up and head home.
January 28th, 2009 at 10:40 am
Dim Sum should never be in need of a shave.
Rhett, I went last night to see the Coyotes play like pure ass vs. the Ducks. It’s always fun to go to games, though.
January 28th, 2009 at 10:45 am
What happens when you add numbers on a dark day? You get a dim sum.
Totally rame. ;)
January 28th, 2009 at 10:57 am
Ditto – That was bright… I need to find my shades.
January 28th, 2009 at 11:59 am
See – I can out lame ditto…
January 28th, 2009 at 12:01 pm
I have found Heaven. My girlfriend just returned from Tequila, Mexico and she brought me a bottle of Almond Flavored Tequila.
ZOMG – sooooo delicious.
Did I say I’d never drink again? Dangit. I’m just no good at staying away from things that are bad for me — especially when they are soooo good!
January 28th, 2009 at 12:03 pm
CJ – You give me hope…
Lord knows I am not good for anyone… :)
January 28th, 2009 at 12:03 pm
Just finished The Watchmen and I HAVE QUESTIONS!!!
Will have to wait until my hubby gets home late tonight and discuss them with him.
January 28th, 2009 at 12:05 pm
There’s always hope for us guys when there are drunk women around. ;)
January 28th, 2009 at 12:06 pm
I’m prepared to discuss Watchmen. I will post the necessary SPOILER!!!! disclaimor if necessary.
January 28th, 2009 at 12:11 pm
Oh, really WNDRWolf? Don’t tease me by telling me you are bad. That’ll just get me into trouble.
January 28th, 2009 at 12:13 pm
I’ve bribed three of the children with the promise of frozen yogurt sticks if they clean my daughter’s bedroom. They are feverishly attempting to clean it.
Ages 3, 5, and 5 – it’s amazing to see their idea of “clean.”
They’ll get the yogurt anyway, of course because I’m just a big softie.
The 18-month-old is in the process of falling asleep.
It’s a good day around here!
January 28th, 2009 at 12:16 pm
Naw, Rhett. I’ll wait until the WatchPan (PanMen?) date has been officially announced and will discuss it then. I think spoilers will be allowed at that point.
January 28th, 2009 at 12:21 pm
I hadn’t thought about the name of the Watchmen palooza. Rorschpan is absolutely not in the running. Neither is Naked Blue Pan.
Anyone want to suggest a date for that Palooza episode? I just want to do it before the movie comes out, so we don’t look like a bunch of poseurs ;) .
January 28th, 2009 at 12:22 pm
CJ – Who’s teasing?
January 28th, 2009 at 12:25 pm
Ozzymanpan?
January 28th, 2009 at 12:27 pm
Dr. Manghattan?
Smiley Bloody Smiley
or my personal favorite: Blue Man Penisapolloza.
January 28th, 2009 at 12:30 pm
Oh! I like Ozzymanpan!
January 28th, 2009 at 12:31 pm
Dr. Panhattan?
January 28th, 2009 at 12:32 pm
^snort!
January 28th, 2009 at 12:37 pm
Ozpandius?
I would say Mid February as the movies is supposed to come out early March.
January 28th, 2009 at 12:38 pm
“Talk Like a Pirate Pan” is probably right out.
January 28th, 2009 at 12:40 pm
I donno, I still think along the lines of WatchPan as it covers all of them, not just one character.
January 28th, 2009 at 12:44 pm
Although, Rhett (and Jack of course), a name that follows the “comic” subplot might be cool. Panrooned? The Panship?
January 28th, 2009 at 12:46 pm
So no “Greasy Blue Nipplapolooza?”
January 28th, 2009 at 12:48 pm
“Watch Pan aka Commedians Make Better Lovers”
January 28th, 2009 at 12:50 pm
WNDRWolf, *swoooon*
January 28th, 2009 at 12:52 pm
Jack,
Is the Watchmen something *I* could read? Being the wuss that I am and all. I can’t tell from what I’ve seen if it’s beyond my realm of wuss-ness.
January 28th, 2009 at 1:00 pm
Who watches the Deadpan?
January 28th, 2009 at 1:00 pm
Cj: Yes, you can read it.
January 28th, 2009 at 1:06 pm
Yes Cj. There are some images of blood, but I can’t recall any gory scenes.
January 28th, 2009 at 1:11 pm
When the dogs are killed.
January 28th, 2009 at 1:13 pm
As graphic novels go, the violence depicted in the art wouldn’t exceed a PG-13 level. But some of the prose is pretty graphic in it’s violence. Of course that is a small part of the overall story.
January 28th, 2009 at 1:13 pm
There’s a picture of a dead dog with his brains showing.
January 28th, 2009 at 1:28 pm
ZP Locks and Loads and takes aim at Gears of War 2:
http://tinyurl.com/c5e6vw
January 28th, 2009 at 1:28 pm
All of my local libraries have copies checked out until mid-February except my particular library hangout which has one on hold for someone else. Meh. I’ll have to see if the hubby owns it already. If not, I’ll just go buy it.
Then, I need one of you all to come watch the kids while I read it. Volunteers?
January 28th, 2009 at 1:32 pm
I would rank the reason the dog is dead as more disturbing the panel of the dead dog itself. But that event is central to the character of Rorschach. Okay I’m talking out of turn. I’ll save it for the show. :)
January 28th, 2009 at 2:04 pm
When will we be doing the show?
January 28th, 2009 at 3:26 pm
The Watchalooza (no.) will be sometime in February, ditto. I’ll make an announcement in whatever I release tonight – so feedback is welcome.
January 28th, 2009 at 4:36 pm
Been playing the RE5 demo.
I hope Capcom fixes the video tearing.
The controls seem clunky after RE4 on the Wii.
January 28th, 2009 at 4:48 pm
CW: Fringe E12
January 28th, 2009 at 5:20 pm
Xbox live games I’ve bought:
Bionic Commando:Rearmed
January 28th, 2009 at 5:21 pm
Gauntlet
January 28th, 2009 at 5:22 pm
Geometry Wars
January 28th, 2009 at 5:23 pm
Geometry Wars Evolved 2
January 28th, 2009 at 5:23 pm
Hexic HD (freebie)
January 28th, 2009 at 5:24 pm
Jetpac Refuelled
January 28th, 2009 at 5:25 pm
Root Beer Tapper
January 28th, 2009 at 5:26 pm
Smash TV
January 28th, 2009 at 5:27 pm
Track and Field
January 28th, 2009 at 5:28 pm
Undertow
January 28th, 2009 at 5:29 pm
That’s the lot.
January 28th, 2009 at 5:31 pm
On the Playstation Network:
Super Stardust
January 28th, 2009 at 5:32 pm
Q*Bert
January 28th, 2009 at 5:33 pm
On virtual console:
Mario Kart 64
January 28th, 2009 at 5:34 pm
400
January 28th, 2009 at 5:34 pm
401!
Night pan.
January 28th, 2009 at 6:27 pm
The English do their bit to raise the numbers. Thanks, Vanamonde.
January 28th, 2009 at 6:48 pm
I like either “Ozypandius” or “Dr. Panhattan” as the title for the Watchmen Palooza.
January 28th, 2009 at 8:26 pm
CJ – I’ll say this much. I had planned on having my wife read it prior to us seeing the movie. However, I’ve waved her off of it because of a part of the story in particular with serious violence against children. That’s just one thing she can’t handle in a story and it’s often the case that, especially when a TV show decides to go there, that she’ll turn it off or switch to something else.
I expect it will be downplayed somewhat in the movie, though I plan to check before I’d have her see it with me.
It is a compelling and important piece of literature, no question. But it is not an easy read, either.
January 28th, 2009 at 8:27 pm
“Tales of the Deadpan Freighter”
January 28th, 2009 at 9:40 pm
Dan has showed me that we actually have access to the Watchmen Motion Comic on our Xbox Live. It’s not the entire content though, but if anyone wants to see it in a TV version, it looks like most of it is there for about 20 bucks.
FYI- Dan does have it so I now have it and he’s read it multiple times. He doesn’t think I’ll be able to read it.
I will try! Go me. :)