Howling Mad Unshow – - featuring J.R. Murdock
Fun conversation with J.R. Murdock.
Howling Mad Unshow – – featuring J.R. Murdock
Jack calls the Pirate Hot Line and gets J.R. Murdock
Listen to J.R.’s tale V & A Shipping and upcoming Billy Billy Barbarian. Check out his website (http://www.ofgnomesanddwarves.com/) or (http://jrmurdock.com/)
Greasy Nipples:
The Smarty Hotties® (First comment of the week)
Vanamonde
EssBee
ditto
J.R. Murdock
Cj
Nomad Scry
J.R. Murdock
Jack and J.R. discuss their Facebook experiences.
March 11(ish) to 14th(ish) is the Deadpanmmmm meetup. Why haven’t you booked your trip yet.
J.R. gives us a dumb ass memory.
Jack and J.R. are part of the mutual admiration society.
Send in content: 206-350-Tomi (8664) or e-mail: sphericaljackmatgmaildotcom
February 10th, 2010 at 11:29 pm
Check check… is this thing on?
February 10th, 2010 at 11:30 pm
Goodnight, microphone feedback.
February 10th, 2010 at 11:31 pm
eEeeeEEEeeeEEEEeeeee
February 10th, 2010 at 11:31 pm
Night, Jack. Dream well.
February 10th, 2010 at 11:39 pm
Eeeeeek!
February 11th, 2010 at 12:14 am
ZP cuts into Borderlands:
http://www.escapistmagazine.com/videos/view/zero-punctuation/1448-Borderlands
February 11th, 2010 at 1:45 am
Ow. Spent the last two-ish hours chasing down paper trails and trying to deal with a nasty setup on a machine the just does not like me (today.)
I was unable to verify if the person using the red pen really was the person who neglected to clock into work today. I am pretty sure I saw her at that station when I got in, but I don’t like putting my word up against a person’s daily wage.
February 11th, 2010 at 3:29 am
Another successful Deadpan download.
Deadpan is up, but I am not….
February 11th, 2010 at 4:07 am
morning pan, 2 day left here. I can’t wait to start my new job. and dead pan downloaded
… I gota say it was a good day (or maybe chock full of win)
February 11th, 2010 at 6:13 am
Morning Pan!
Late start to the bunny’s day. Haven’t even hit the showers yet.
February 11th, 2010 at 6:14 am
The Olympics start tomorrow and, so far, only Lo Pan has stepped up to the plate and accepted my challenge. I didn’t realize
were that afraid of the Canadian Hockey team.
*cluck…cluck…cluck*
February 11th, 2010 at 6:19 am
Wait isnt it spelled MurdoCH??? ;P
February 11th, 2010 at 6:20 am
I just wanna her you sing our anthem in an American accent, Bunny ;D
Avs back in first place. Right where they should be.
February 11th, 2010 at 6:24 am
nobody supeces the Canadian Hockey team!!!
February 11th, 2010 at 6:26 am
… sorry to digress (and at the same time, regress).
… but I am simply unable to let this go – (see previous Ep’s comments)
“He gives the example of a string of entangled ions oscillating back and forth in an electric field trap, a bit like Newton’s balls.”
I know you already touched on them (hehehehe) … but Jack failed to point out that “Newton’s Balls” should be the other OTHER name for our band.
February 11th, 2010 at 6:29 am
omg, reaper, nearly the exact same thing ran thru my head as well! well played. And a bit scary
February 11th, 2010 at 6:32 am
I admit to being a terrible singer, and I’m not as brave as EssBee was on our last bet, so I may have to channel my inner Shatner IF Canada loses. (And that’s a GIANT IF)
February 11th, 2010 at 6:37 am
I had a giant IF once. Took a week and gallons of disinfectant to get rid of it.
February 11th, 2010 at 6:38 am
Lo Pan, GMTA? anytime that happens I think of the movie white chicks
“You where thing it”
“but you said it”
“OMG”
gets me every time
February 11th, 2010 at 6:40 am
Ive never seen White Chicks. The movie, not the thing.
February 11th, 2010 at 6:42 am
So it’s bye bye IROSF:
http://www.irosf.com/
February 11th, 2010 at 6:43 am
My hubby hasn’t left yet. My whole schedule gets out of whack when he doesn’t have to go in until later.
February 11th, 2010 at 6:45 am
To be honest I doubt I’ll catch much of the Winter Olympics.
zzzzz
February 11th, 2010 at 6:46 am
Hubby finally walked out the door. Now I can go soak my head and fill my gullet.
February 11th, 2010 at 6:51 am
I don’t have opposable THUMBS!!!!!
February 11th, 2010 at 6:52 am
I had a filled gullet once. Took 3 weeks and various antibiotics to get rid of it.
February 11th, 2010 at 6:56 am
Hmmm, I’ve never even heard of the IRSOF.
February 11th, 2010 at 6:57 am
Jack’s co-star is visiting me this morning.
GOOD MORNING PAN! WOO WOO!
February 11th, 2010 at 7:02 am
Washed, dressed, fed and cat combed. Now to listen to Deadpan.
February 11th, 2010 at 7:06 am
How can it be a short unshow if it’s 35 minutes long? Guess I’m going to find out.
February 11th, 2010 at 7:09 am
Any Akira fans here? I am. Hard. So it pains me that the Hughs brothers are rumored to be behind the upcoming live action version. Ugh. Nothing. NOTHING is sacred.
I’m sure next up will be the Wachowski brother/sister and Robotech.
And then Uwe Boll and Gatchaman.
And then me drinking myself to death.
Its the way things go.
February 11th, 2010 at 7:13 am
I liked Akira, Lo Pan. I wasn’t even aware there was going to be a live action version. Too bad.
As for Uwe Boll… nuff said.
February 11th, 2010 at 7:22 am
I’d heard of IRSOF before, though it may have been from Vanamonde, but found it too difficult to read (or remember to read.)
Still, a shame. Looks like a lot of work went into that project.
February 11th, 2010 at 7:24 am
Jack M has had a story published there. I think that is where most people here have heard about it.
February 11th, 2010 at 7:25 am
To pimp my own stuff real quick, I just looked out the window and saw this in the yard one house over…
http://www.brainwyrms.com/2010/02/11/white-on-white/
(Safe)
February 11th, 2010 at 7:27 am
I stopped playing the FaceBook games. I have better ways to waste my time.
February 11th, 2010 at 7:27 am
awwww, kitty!
February 11th, 2010 at 7:40 am
TEB: I think it goes without saying that I pick Team Canada. I’ll be wearing my jersey too. :)
February 11th, 2010 at 7:42 am
Hockey schedules:
Men’s: http://proicehockey.about.com/od/olympichockey/a/2010-olympic-sk.htm
Women’s: http://proicehockey.about.com/od/olympichockey/a/2010-womens-sk.htm
February 11th, 2010 at 7:45 am
I was talking men’s but I’m more than willing to add the women’s hockey team to my bet. The Canadian Women’s hockey team kicks butt.
February 11th, 2010 at 7:49 am
The hockey powerhouses are, and have been for quite some time, Canada, Russia, USA, Sweden, Finland, and the Czech Republic. Two of each are assigned to the 3 divisions.
The format is a little different this year:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ice_hockey_at_the_2010_Winter_Olympics#Format
I’ll guess that the 4 teams to get byes will be Canada, Russia, Sweden and the Czechs. Of course I’m rooting for Canada, but anything can happen.
February 11th, 2010 at 7:50 am
TEB: I agree, women’s hockey is pretty much just a US-Canada rivalry. That is always fun.
February 11th, 2010 at 7:51 am
Dude! I’m in. I choose Latvia.
What are the stakes? ‘Cuz Doctor Doom is gonna cream all o’ yall suckers!
February 11th, 2010 at 7:51 am
TEB: I agree about the FB games. I’d rather devote my time to Mass Effect 2. :)
February 11th, 2010 at 7:52 am
I dont think the Czechs are gonna be one of the tope 4 teams. Just a hunch.
February 11th, 2010 at 7:52 am
WOOT! Yea Nomad for having the balls to choose one of the underdogs. :)
February 11th, 2010 at 7:52 am
Nomad wins via the Doom reference.
February 11th, 2010 at 7:53 am
What to you think Lo Pan? Are you willing to double the bet and include women’s hockey?
Does anybody else want to join the fun, either men’s, women’s or both. You don’t have to choose just Canada or US, any playing team is open to fans. The stakes are the losing team has to sing the national anthem of the the losing team.
However, as per the last bet, “singing the national anthem” is a fluid term. Imagination is greatly encouraged.
February 11th, 2010 at 7:54 am
How far are you on ME2, ditto? Are you playing paragon or renegade? Did you let Garris take the shot (I did)?
February 11th, 2010 at 7:56 am
Ok Scry, I have you down as Latvia. (men or women or both?) When they meet the US and Canada, the stakes are as above. That means if you lose to both (likely) you’ll have to do both anthems and send it in to Jack for all to hear.
February 11th, 2010 at 7:57 am
Since I firmly beleive the US womens will kick Canadas butt this year, you bet I’m in. Whats “double” mean in this case tho?
February 11th, 2010 at 7:58 am
Double checked. Latvia is only in Mens. They don’t meet US or Canada unless they make it to the medal round. Cross your fingers, Scry.
February 11th, 2010 at 8:00 am
When you lose on both, I get to hear two different version of the Canadian national anthem (one for men’s one for women’s)
February 11th, 2010 at 8:00 am
Lo Pan: I somewhat agree. Canada, Russia, and Sweden are obvious picks for the top 4.
As for the Czechs, they haven’t been as good since Mr. Slinky retired, but they still have a strong, experienced team. I doubt they’ll medal, but they’ve surprised me a number of times with their resilience.
While I’d like Team USA to do well, I’m not terribly impressed with the roster. You never know, they might gel really well. We can always hope.
Finland always over relies on defense. If their offense can’t produce, they won’t win.
February 11th, 2010 at 8:03 am
TEB: Count me in for women’s hockey. :)
I am a little concerned about Team Canada. They are their own worst enemy. In Canada, it is Gold-Or-Nothing. The national religion of hockey allows nothing else. And, since they’ll be playing on Canadian soil, the pressure will be even greater. I really respect Stevie’s choice in picking players that deal well with pressure. I think that will help a great deal.
February 11th, 2010 at 8:05 am
Just women’s ditto or both?
February 11th, 2010 at 8:06 am
According to the schedule, Canada doesn’t meet the US in the women’s unless they both make it to the finals.
February 11th, 2010 at 8:09 am
Both. And that makes sense given the status of women’s hockey.
February 11th, 2010 at 8:16 am
All right, so if Latvia faces Canada or the US and does not win, then I’ve gotta sing the national anthem of the winning team? And if Latvia, through some horrible accident, perhaps through the intervention of the Doctor, actually manages to win then yall will be singing the Latvian national anthem?
Oiy!
February 11th, 2010 at 8:19 am
Official lyrics
Dievs, sv?t? Latviju,
M?s’ d?rgo t?viju,
Sv?t? jel Latviju,
Ak, sv?t? jel to! (repeat)
Kur latvju meitas zied,
Kur latvju d?li dzied,
Laid mums tur laim? diet,
M?s’ Latvij?!(repeat)
English Translation
God, bless Latvia,
Our dearest fatherland,
Do bless Latvia,
Oh, do bless it!(repeat)
Where Latvian daughters bloom,
Where Latvian sons sing,
Let us dance in happiness there,
In our Latvia!(repeat)
February 11th, 2010 at 8:21 am
TEB: I want in on the hockey bet this year, but I have a question. I see that each team will be playing at least three games. If I were to bet on a team and they lost all three of those games, would I then have to sing the anthems of all three of the countries that beat them?
February 11th, 2010 at 8:23 am
Dievs, sv?t? Latviju,
M?s’ d?rgo t?viju,
Sv?t? jel Latviju,
Ak, sv?t? jel to! (repeat)
Kur latvju meitas zied,
Kur latvju d?li dzied,
Laid mums tur laim? diet,
M?s’ Latvij?!(repeat)
….
I’m listening to the audio on the wiki page and I can’t make out much over that organ. Nice organ but a bit overwhelming.
February 11th, 2010 at 8:25 am
The only game I play on FB is Cafe World, even though it all rather crap I stick to it for two reasons:
It doesn’t take up much time to play.
I’m in a friendly competition with a Cafe World neighbour to go up the levels as quickly as possible.
February 11th, 2010 at 8:27 am
No Amy, the bet is only when the chosen teams meet. Right now we have three teams chosen, US, Canada, and Latvia. Therefore, if you were to choose US, you would potentially only have to sing the Canadian and/or Latvian national anthems if the US loses to either of those teams.
You can either choose the women’s, men’s or both. If you choose both, they are considered separate bets so if the men’s US team loses but the women’s wins then you only have to sing one anthem, if both lose, you have to do it twice.
Does that help?
February 11th, 2010 at 8:27 am
I’ll take Transylvania’s Hockey team. No, on second thought, Vlad sucks.
February 11th, 2010 at 8:29 am
Level 53!
February 11th, 2010 at 8:30 am
I forget what level I’m on in Farm-vile. All I know is my right index finger hurts and it’ll only get worse the higher in levels I go :) Great game, but too much clicking.
February 11th, 2010 at 8:31 am
Boo, JR.
February 11th, 2010 at 8:34 am
I personally want every team playing chosen. Can you imagine the f’d up anthems we’d get?
February 11th, 2010 at 8:35 am
J Mac: badumpbumpshinggg
February 11th, 2010 at 8:35 am
That’s what we need, an anthem mashup from all past champions. Wait, that’d still be just the Canadian National Anthem, right?
February 11th, 2010 at 8:40 am
Although I can hardly be snobby at anyone playing FB games as I spent part of last evening playing Colecovision games on my hacked Wii (via an emulator).
February 11th, 2010 at 8:43 am
Wow, I sound cool when read by J Mac.
You don’t mind if I call you J Mac, do you?
February 11th, 2010 at 8:45 am
I just cleaned the bunnies out of my Trackman.
Wheeee! The ball spins so fast now.
February 11th, 2010 at 8:46 am
Wait… Scry just did what?
February 11th, 2010 at 8:48 am
TEB: I only just met Kaiden, so I’m only about 1/2 way through I think.
February 11th, 2010 at 8:48 am
TEB: Okay, cool. I’m going to choose Norway, just for fun and to cover one more country. (They only have a men’s team.)
February 11th, 2010 at 8:49 am
Off to start my day. :)
February 11th, 2010 at 8:50 am
Nomad: Call me anything you want. :) I’ve been called worse. My name was once spelled ‘Meredick’ when I ordered a pizza. I thought… huh? How’d you get THAT from Murdock?
February 11th, 2010 at 8:50 am
Bunny, I cleaned bunnies out so my ball spins freely.
Why, what did you think I said?
February 11th, 2010 at 8:51 am
Last night I saw a Haiti relief public service announcment:
I saw two problems with the announcment.
1. George W. Bush was promoting the relief effort
2. Sitting next to George W. Bush was, Bill Clinton.
I got whiplash just from the mental gymnastics required to figure out how they got these two to sit next to eachother.
February 11th, 2010 at 8:54 am
Here’s the official men’s/women’s schedule.
http://www.vancouver2010.com/olympic-hockey-schedule-results/
Scry: treat those bunnies gently.
February 11th, 2010 at 8:59 am
One last plug based on the countries chosen so far:
Feb 16 CDN vs Norway (Men) (ditto, bunny vs. Amy)
Feb 18 US vs Norway (Men) (Lo Pan vs Amy)
Feb 21 CDN vs US (men) (bunny vs. Amy)
In the countries chosen, the women are not likely to meet until the finals.
any other takers? First game starts Saturday, Feb 13 so I think that should be closing on the betting.
February 11th, 2010 at 9:00 am
I’m off for a bit. Must pick up new contacts.
Later Pan!
February 11th, 2010 at 9:00 am
You should give the No Agenda podcast a try Lejon, they have mentioned that incongruity a few times.
February 11th, 2010 at 9:01 am
I lied. Feb 21 is ditto, bunny vs. Lo Pan. Man I need to wake up.
February 11th, 2010 at 9:01 am
Lejon: They’re both pros and will do anything for money. Surely you don’t think they did that for free, did you? Politicians and Prostitutes will do anything for money.
February 11th, 2010 at 9:05 am
J Mac: Yeah. I’d commiserate, but I keep changing my legal name, so it is a bit of a chore trying to explain why it used to bother me that “they” never spelled [redacted] right, even though that’s not the name I was born under and it is not the name I live with now…
But Meredith is a bit extreme.
February 11th, 2010 at 9:10 am
Really?
http://i.imgur.com/fMii0.jpg
February 11th, 2010 at 9:10 am
I used to write under the pen name as Jevy Munlock because that’s what my signature looked like. Now I just scribble something that looks similar to a crooked llama.
February 11th, 2010 at 9:12 am
One series TV wonders:
http://tinyurl.com/sfxwonders
February 11th, 2010 at 9:12 am
Ooo, if we’re going by signatures then I think I’m something Arabic.
February 11th, 2010 at 9:13 am
it’s really weird hearing myself talk about myself. I’m used to listening to my voice while editing, it’s odd to listen to myself on a show. :D
February 11th, 2010 at 9:17 am
Mucus, Murdock, and Mangan. I mean… is there a better trio to be had?
February 11th, 2010 at 9:18 am
Lo Pan: “I am. Hard.” Your Freudian Slip is showing
NS: RE: White on White. Move the cat onto the snow. Better illustration of the concept. Of course, when I took my photo course, I did chicken eggs in a white paper sack… OK, so I’m not original…
February 11th, 2010 at 9:20 am
Let’s see… I have an odd name, and I have a phone job… names I have been called to which I’ve answered at said job.
John
Lee
Lee-John
Shawn
Liz
Sam
Mike
David.
I’m not sure where some of them came from…
February 11th, 2010 at 9:22 am
LeJon: If I thought that semi-stray cat would have stayed in place, I would have gone downstairs and got a closer shot a better angle so that she (?) would have been backgrounded by the snow.
But really, I looked out the window and went, “Damn that is awesome!” And then Vex came running to see what I was talking about.
(And thanks.)
February 11th, 2010 at 9:23 am
Ironically my fanfic pen name is I. M. Hardd.
February 11th, 2010 at 9:25 am
Names I’ve been called when asked my name and I said “Jay”
George?
Jack?
James?
Jason?
Jim?
John?
Sue?
Grendle?
ok, maybe I was never called Grendle. :)
February 11th, 2010 at 9:25 am
Van’s link to the one season wonders – I hadn’t even heard of some of them, but I have to agree that Brimstone was pretty good. I caught it in repeats on the old SciFi Channel long after it’d been canceled.
The other one that I watched that way was called Prey. It started that lady from Will & Grace. I was a bit peeved when I found out that it wasn’t a new series. Very interesting, very well done.
February 11th, 2010 at 9:28 am
Names I’ve been called when trying to pick up ladies:
Assface
Douchebag
Fuckstick
Idiot
Noway
R. U. Kidding
*simple laughter*
Creep
Asshole
Jerk
Nutsack
Tool
Knob
Yay this is fun!!!!!!!
February 11th, 2010 at 9:28 am
This is cool.
Logitech Touch Mouse Server with the Touch Mouse iPhone app – I’m remote controlling the cursor with my iPhone.
wheee.
It is a little over sensitive at the moment.
February 11th, 2010 at 9:29 am
I made the mistake of telling someone that I answered to just about anything and so they called me “Asshole” for several months.
February 11th, 2010 at 9:29 am
Van’s link, ODYSSEY 5 was a kick ass show I really wish that one suck around and brisco county was ok and the rest I don’t remember
February 11th, 2010 at 9:30 am
reaper: “I really wish that one suck around”.
I knew that girl!
February 11th, 2010 at 9:31 am
and now i am typing this message in through my windows box with the iPhone keyboard . it is very tedious.
February 11th, 2010 at 9:34 am
Vans link – they put in shows like “Miracles” and “Moonlight” but skip right over Space: Above and Beyond???? That shit was BSG way before BSG was BSG.
February 11th, 2010 at 9:35 am
I also take offense that Earth 2 is in there with the one season “clunkers”. Not the best show but certainly not in the Galactica 1980 realm.
February 11th, 2010 at 9:46 am
Wow Lo Pan you are cool enough to actually get insulted rather than ignored.
RESPECT
February 11th, 2010 at 9:54 am
“I can’t believe I’m about to do this”
DEFENDING Galactica 1980:
OK, only defending 1 episode:
– The Return of Starbuck –
Interesting tale of Starbuck crashed on a planet with a cylon ship where he rebuilds/reprograms a Cylon Centurion. It was very Daniel Defoe. For years, I thought it was part of the original series… Then to my horror I found out it was 1980.
This is the only reason to watch any Galactica 1980 eps, and it really is the only ep you should watch from the series.
I am prepared to be assaulted now.
February 11th, 2010 at 9:54 am
I dont know what that means.
February 11th, 2010 at 9:55 am
Its nerd common knowledge that return of starbuck is the only reason to acknowledge Gatactica 1980. I figured that was a given.
Still pondering Van’s last comment.
February 11th, 2010 at 9:56 am
Its also the inspiration for the hit webshow “Gary the Cylon”. Never heard of? Look it up yos.
February 11th, 2010 at 9:57 am
OH!!!! I just got Vans last comment! BAH!!! IM SLOW TODAY! FORGIVE ME!!!!
February 11th, 2010 at 9:59 am
Plus, Van, its all about presentation and doin’ shit right. If youre gonna go to a bar to get shot down anyway, make sure you go down IN FLAMES!!!!!!!!!!! All or nothin!
February 11th, 2010 at 10:00 am
http://bit.ly/bcBPoQ
I wish I could remember bits of my childhood with that sort of detail, I often feel I just live in the now
February 11th, 2010 at 10:02 am
My first thought was, ewwww! Then my second thought had to be censored.
http://www.epicportions.com/2010/01/21/taco-bell-stuffed-sausage/
February 11th, 2010 at 10:03 am
Van: It’s the smell… if there is such a thing…
February 11th, 2010 at 10:04 am
My God… It’s full of Stuff…
February 11th, 2010 at 10:05 am
NS: Yes. Awesome shot. I need to start carrying my camera around more often so that I can get back my Photographer Roots…
February 11th, 2010 at 10:14 am
Roots, bloody roots.
February 11th, 2010 at 10:18 am
“Brad”
“Brent”
“Red”
“Rich”
“Rick”
“Fred”
February 11th, 2010 at 10:20 am
Talking about sausages:
http://toucharcade.com/2010/02/10/koreans-bring-new-meaning-to-sausage-fingers/
February 11th, 2010 at 10:28 am
No sure I should click on a link that “talks about sausages” and is korean oriented.
February 11th, 2010 at 10:30 am
*poit*
*Naaaahrf*
February 11th, 2010 at 10:31 am
This looks like lunch
http://www.eatmedaily.com/2009/03/the-mcgangbang-a-mcchicken-sandwich-inside-a-double-cheeseburger/
February 11th, 2010 at 10:31 am
I wonder if I can find a link for a german, shepard pie receipe?
February 11th, 2010 at 10:35 am
Somehow, I don’t think Rhettro means this
http://www.germanshepherds.com/index.php?page=german-shepherds-pie
February 11th, 2010 at 10:35 am
Perhaps he meant this
http://www.kitchenproject.com/kpboard/recipes/GERMANSHEPHERDSPIE.htm
February 11th, 2010 at 10:36 am
goddammit Rhett.
February 11th, 2010 at 10:38 am
No dogs were butchered in the making of that link.
February 11th, 2010 at 10:54 am
My mom once made slippers out of a dog we had and he was part German Shepard (true story). Does that count?
February 11th, 2010 at 11:38 am
Wow, we broke Deadpan. I wonder if it was my last post?
February 11th, 2010 at 11:40 am
literal dead pan web page.
February 11th, 2010 at 11:52 am
Bunny: “Then my second thought had to be censored.” No they Don’t!! Share!
February 11th, 2010 at 11:58 am
reaper, it followed along the lines of “sausage” and “taco”. You do the math.
February 11th, 2010 at 12:06 pm
A sausage taco does not require any hot sauce.
February 11th, 2010 at 12:19 pm
That indeed was a touching story. It’s largely things like this that brought me from being a casual listener to a being more a member of The Deadpan. I was impressed at how people were able to bare themselves. It was very compelling, very endearing. Takes a bit of bravery, too.
See? I can have feelings, too.
February 11th, 2010 at 12:19 pm
Lo Pan: Me likey Akira. And I agree.
February 11th, 2010 at 12:24 pm
I assume you’re talking about the German, Sheppard Pie or the sausage tacos.
but seriously, thank you. This started out as a light conversation and I always try to keep things light. I look at podcasting as entertainment and that’s what I aim to do.
When you’re talking one on one with Jack, you never know where the conversation will go. From a death in the family to greasy sheep nipples. I think we covered it all. :)
February 11th, 2010 at 12:26 pm
The “Hockey Challenge” thing lost it’s loving feeling for me when I discovered that there really was a Swedish Hockey Team and in fact, they were good enough to make it to the medal round.
Where is the comedic potential in that?
February 11th, 2010 at 12:28 pm
Scottsdale had a Night Club called “The Pink Taco” at one point… Paris Hilton was seen there…
February 11th, 2010 at 12:32 pm
No, I’m afraid I’m too busy to look at links today.
February 11th, 2010 at 12:33 pm
Crap. It looks like they’re still in business:
http://www.pinktaco.com/
Ignore the cheesy porn music that auto plays.
February 11th, 2010 at 12:34 pm
Maybe the Sweedish Hockey team will be spotted there.
February 11th, 2010 at 12:34 pm
Whoops…Nope, they closed.
Sorry for the cheesy porn music…
February 11th, 2010 at 12:35 pm
The Swedish women’s or men’s team JR?
February 11th, 2010 at 12:37 pm
Cheesy porn music aside, We’d rather see the girls bikini hockey team play.
February 11th, 2010 at 12:38 pm
Actually, I’m looking forward to the coed naked lacrosse myself.
February 11th, 2010 at 12:38 pm
…of course, that’s not a winter sport, but it should be…
February 11th, 2010 at 12:41 pm
Ski Bunnies on the slope should also be in there. Think of how much they’d expand their viewership!
February 11th, 2010 at 12:42 pm
Why does a certain cover from SI start popping to mind… Not that there was anything suggestive about it…
February 11th, 2010 at 12:51 pm
Yes! Caught up! I don’t suppose this is a shock to anyone:
http://movies.yahoo.com/feature/buzz-log-dc-and-marvel-do-battle.html
Then, there’s this:
http://www.businessinsider.com/warning-google-buzz-has-a-huge-privacy-flaw-2010-2
February 11th, 2010 at 12:55 pm
Little known fact: Lacross is actually Canada’s official sport.
Second fact: Girls who fan on lacross players are known as lacrostitutes.
February 11th, 2010 at 1:00 pm
DJB: Do they hang outside the locker rooms saying “Me stick you high-time. Sticky, sticky”?
February 11th, 2010 at 1:00 pm
ummm, sure Lejon
February 11th, 2010 at 1:05 pm
Little known, but extremely obvious fact:
Lejon is full of shit
;-)
February 11th, 2010 at 1:14 pm
Apparently there is a lacrostitutes FB page.
February 11th, 2010 at 1:31 pm
CP: Kiss The Sky — Shawn Lee’s Ping Pong Orchestra
February 11th, 2010 at 1:42 pm
CP: The Truth About Cats & Dogs (Is That They Die) — Pony Up
February 11th, 2010 at 1:55 pm
This week sucks so far. At least Deadpan makes things much better. :)
February 11th, 2010 at 1:59 pm
*hugs*. Ditto
February 11th, 2010 at 2:00 pm
CP: Low Light Low Life — P.O.S.
Thanks, TEB. Some of the suckage is self-inflicted. :(
February 11th, 2010 at 3:07 pm
I was thinking of coming up with another lyrics mash up, but I’ve been just busy enough at work to not be able to string to decent lines together.
*meh*
February 11th, 2010 at 3:09 pm
Hopefully all Quiet Riot lyrics this time, Lejon.
February 11th, 2010 at 3:26 pm
When the lights go down, in the city
and the sun shines on the bay.
Oh, I want to be there
in my city.
Whoah.
- Now, ruin this lovely song by imagining Keanu Reeves reciting the lyrics
February 11th, 2010 at 3:43 pm
Right Lyrics, Wrong Voice
Don Rickles sings Madonna’s Who’s That Girl
February 11th, 2010 at 3:50 pm
Julio Iglesias sings Garth Brooks’ I’ve Got Friends in Low Places
February 11th, 2010 at 3:52 pm
Alanis Morissette sings William Shatner’s Has Been.
Ok… that actually kind of works…
February 11th, 2010 at 3:54 pm
And so I’m having a wonderful time, but I’d rather be
Whistling in the dark
Whistling in the dark
February 11th, 2010 at 3:58 pm
It’s Thursday
I’ve been spouting random crap for a while by myself
but am I self conscious?
Heck Yes!
I’ll crawl back down into my hole and wait for the day to end… Or, you know, go get dinner and hang with some friends.
February 11th, 2010 at 4:17 pm
Thanks for filling in the timeslot, Lejon.
I think I’m back?
February 11th, 2010 at 5:02 pm
Not a pad post run for opening day.
TEB – To make things interesting, pick me for a random team, male or female, that hasn’t already been chosen in the Hockey Challenge.
February 11th, 2010 at 5:03 pm
It’s funny to read the comments about this today – my wife and I were just talking about stopping the Facebook games. I’d already cut back to just Mafia and Vampire wars, but I’ve really lost interest in them.
February 11th, 2010 at 5:39 pm
Epic:
http://epicwinftw.com/2010/02/10/epic-win-photos-cthulu-wears-glasses/
February 11th, 2010 at 5:44 pm
Unfortunately, my work culture now seems to be one where a guy who goes home at the scheduled time is a horrible, horrible slacker.
February 11th, 2010 at 6:16 pm
I’m waiting patiently for something to occur to me.
It could be a long wait.
February 11th, 2010 at 6:38 pm
My train of thought it still boarding at the station.
February 11th, 2010 at 6:39 pm
Frank Sinatra sings Black Eyed Peas Imma Be
February 11th, 2010 at 7:17 pm
My least favorite lyric evAr:
ahem – I shall try to repeat without throwing up in my mouth a small bit.
“I heard your suitcase say goodbye”
Really? Your girlfriend’s suitcase is talking to you? It’s so fucking stupid lame.
Then he goes on to talk about his Jeep or something.
No really – the lyrics claim to say “You left me drowning in my tears ” but listen to the song. I dare you.. he sings ” You left me driving in my Jeep”
I don’t care what the lyrics claim to say. He’s bitching about stupid talking suitcases and driving his stupid Jeep.
I hate this song. Why is it on my iPod anyway?
Yeah I said the F word. This song and it’s stupid-dumb-ass lyrics deserve it.
February 11th, 2010 at 7:18 pm
I was sent home from work early today for failure to be emotionally sane.
February 11th, 2010 at 7:28 pm
with pay? WOO!
February 11th, 2010 at 7:38 pm
Nope. I don’t get paid for a nervous breakdown just yet. I’m still probationary.
February 11th, 2010 at 8:52 pm
I killed the comment stream with my downerness?
Hey, I’m like totally over it already guys. sheeeeeesh!
February 11th, 2010 at 9:08 pm
Sounds like the board is overdue for some naked oiled up dancing them. Where’s Andrea when we need her?
Anyway, I’m sure whoever set you off was most deserving, CJ. Still, tough way to end a day.
February 11th, 2010 at 9:22 pm
Thanks, Ed.
I absolutely don’t blame anyone. I’ve been dealing with a very very sick little boy. My son hasn’t been well and it’s been difficult going to work every night when I would much rather be here taking care of him. One night I literally got home at 2am and just as I was going to bed, he started vomiting and I was up with him until 7am when he fell asleep… at which time I had to get my daughter dressed and take her to school.
I finally fell asleep at 8:30 am, woke up at 11am and had to head off to work soon after.
That’s my story.
I earned a night off somewhere in there.
February 11th, 2010 at 11:59 pm
Poor Fletch. I sure hope he feels better soon. :(
And Van, I hope you’re not waiting too long.
Goodnight
February 12th, 2010 at 12:01 am
Van: Lentils?
February 12th, 2010 at 12:04 am
Cj: *pat pat pat* =(
February 12th, 2010 at 1:38 am
Low Gravity Racer 2 is free for today:
http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewSoftware?id=341773746
February 12th, 2010 at 2:35 am
[...] Howling Mad Unshow – – featuring J.R. Murdock – Arrrrooooo! [...]
February 12th, 2010 at 2:38 am
I am very tired now. I did some heavy maintenance on a machine that isn’t running and then had to make up the preventative maintenance that I didn’t do yesterday.
I should have done it yesterday.
February 12th, 2010 at 2:52 am
One of my cousins (2nd cousin? Cousin once removed?) is touring Europe (or something) and is posting lots of pictures. He started in Ireland and has been working his way across to Morocco. Very beautiful architecture over there. The odd thing I just noticed is that there don’t seem to be many people. I’m not sure if he’s just really good at getting a snap in without catching the humans or… well, I don’t know.
http://defermat.posterous.com/
February 12th, 2010 at 5:31 am
[puts on stupid hat]
I couldn’t figure out why the new CD I ripped last night refused to show up in iTunes even after I told it to go get it.
I was sorting by genre, not by artist.
[sits on stool in corner]
February 12th, 2010 at 5:32 am
Morning Pan.
Very sore and achy today. Hopefully we won’t be doing any more sparring for a little while.
February 12th, 2010 at 5:33 am
Ed, how about Men’s Sweden? That way you have a (small) chance of winning a couple of games.
February 12th, 2010 at 5:35 am
Although, Sweden men’s doesn’t play anybody else in the main round. Women’s does play Canada. The other thought would be Finland. They play the US on the 18th.
February 12th, 2010 at 5:47 am
They took another picture at MA on the weekend. This time I’m not posting it. It’s a stupid picture, I don’t think a single person smiled in it, so I’ve sent it to a select few.
February 12th, 2010 at 5:48 am
Time for brekkie! A blueberry waffle with whip cream calls.
February 12th, 2010 at 6:04 am
Do I want a waffle?
Maybe I should ?
But then I would use butter and harden my arteries…
No I guess I don’t want a waffle.
But they smell so good.
Will that work for you TEB?
February 12th, 2010 at 6:09 am
Monday’s a holiday here in Alberta. Three day weekend. Woo Hoo!
February 12th, 2010 at 6:10 am
Where’s the blueberries and whip cream wolf?
February 12th, 2010 at 6:16 am
Who are the select few TEB?
February 12th, 2010 at 6:19 am
I think Cj was the only one that got it from the board. Did you really want to see it, Van? It’s not really much different than the other ones I posted a couple of months ago.
February 12th, 2010 at 6:22 am
I like my arteries hardened. Rar!
February 12th, 2010 at 6:24 am
Sure TEB.
February 12th, 2010 at 6:29 am
Done Van!
February 12th, 2010 at 6:39 am
Here’s hoping CJ has a better day *HUGS*
and yes, WNDR, waffles are ALWAYS good for breakfast! GO SYRUP!
February 12th, 2010 at 6:47 am
Morning pan, today (my last day here) operation not gona work that hard has been resounding success. I turned a 2 minute printer fix in to 1:45 of saying good by
February 12th, 2010 at 6:50 am
I’m not much of a syrup person on waffles. I prefer fruit and whip cream. Syrup is for pancakes.
February 12th, 2010 at 7:04 am
“I was brought up not to speak ill of the dead. Even if they do most of the talking themselves.”
February 12th, 2010 at 7:06 am
-not +never
-talking +speaking
Not so hot at the transcribing.
February 12th, 2010 at 7:40 am
Yeah, I think that Torchwood s2ep9 Something Borrowed is my favorite episode so far. But then, ever since my own, I seem to have an awful soft spot for a good wedding. =)
February 12th, 2010 at 7:51 am
reaper: goodbye from where? did I miss a post?
TEB: Syrup is good for anything :) Well, anything breakfasty that is.
February 12th, 2010 at 7:59 am
Well as long as it’s maple syrup, a relative brought back a bottle of the syrup Americans are susposed to like on pancakes..not impressed.
February 12th, 2010 at 8:00 am
Maple syrup + waffle + vanilla ice cream = woot!
February 12th, 2010 at 8:05 am
Maple syrup + pancake + vanilla ice cream = woot!
I therefore conclude that it’s thecmaple syrup that important in the above equations.
Cough
February 12th, 2010 at 8:06 am
-c +’s
February 12th, 2010 at 8:07 am
oh hell yeah. REAL maple syrup. Sorry, I didn’t know anyone else actually used anything else.
February 12th, 2010 at 8:43 am
We accidentally picked up something called “Table Syrup”. I haven’t tried it, not after the faces the others were making at it, but I took a whiff of it and it smells pretty disgusting. Ugh.
February 12th, 2010 at 8:50 am
I’ve had artificial maple syrup before. I grew up in Minnesota where we want to pancake feasts after they harvested the maple sap and boiled it down. OH YEAH! Fresh from the vat. That was heaven! with real butter churned from their cows.
Ok, dammit. I want pancakes now. :)
February 12th, 2010 at 8:53 am
*went not want
and butter churned from fresh cow’s milk, not from fresh cows.
one day I’ll learn how to type.
February 12th, 2010 at 9:29 am
I’m finally caught up! What a mad week. . .
Slovakia has an outside shot at the final 4 in men’s hockey. Bunny, I’ll pick them, as long as their national anthem can be found. (Which I guess would make Nomad Scry my nemesis for their first-round match-up with Latvia.)
As for IROSF: http://www.irosf.com/q/zine/article/10188
I met the editors about a year after publishing that – - fantastic people.
February 12th, 2010 at 9:34 am
Now I’m going to have jailbreK my iPhone:
http://www.pocketgamer.co.uk/r/iPhone/iXpectrum/m_/ip_news.asp?c=18436
February 12th, 2010 at 9:54 am
Jailbreak even
February 12th, 2010 at 10:14 am
Home!
Car clean, groceries bought, mail sent. Now to clean the bathroom.
February 12th, 2010 at 10:14 am
Jack, I’m assuming by your comment, you’re just in for the men’s competition? The women’s Slovakia team meets Canada tomorrow.
February 12th, 2010 at 10:15 am
Slovak Republic.
Music from folk song “Kopala studienku”
(Risoluto)
Nad Tatrou sa blyska (Lightning Flashes Over the Tatra Mountains).
Nad Tatrou sa blyska hromy divo biju
Zastavme ich bratia
Ved sa ony stratia
Slovaci oziju
To Slovensko nase posial tvrdo spalo
Ale blesky hromu
Vzbudzuju ho k tomu
Aby sa prebralo
English:
Lightning flashes over the Tatra, the thunder pounds wildly,
(repeat)
Let us pause, brothers, they will surely disappear, the Slovaks will revive.
(repeat)
This Slovakia of ours has been fast asleep until now,
(repeat)
But the thunder and lightning are encouraging it to come alive,
(repeat)
February 12th, 2010 at 10:16 am
Slovak music and lyrics
http://www.slovensko.com/about/national-anthem
February 12th, 2010 at 10:17 am
I advocate only real syrup, myself. A shame I live in New England. Rats.
On a topping/sweets note, I’m told that Marshmallow Fluff is strictly a New England thing. It’s tasty used to top off hot cocoa. But, tasty in a once-a-year kind of tasty.
February 12th, 2010 at 10:17 am
On the MA front, I’m going to check out a Kung Fu school in MA tomorrow.
February 12th, 2010 at 10:17 am
I gather the last post (link) are the new lyrics.
Ok, really cleaning the bathroom now. Then lunch.
February 12th, 2010 at 10:22 am
Just biding my time til COyotes / Avs tonite. Goona be great high stakes game.
Lesse:
Beer? Check
TV? Check
Authentic Villie Neimenen jersey? Check.
Photo of Karolína Isela Kurková to “work off the pre-game jitters”? Czech.
8 hours til bliss…
February 12th, 2010 at 10:22 am
Wow. “goona”? mehfeh.
February 12th, 2010 at 10:30 am
Historically, the women’s hockey has been a showcase for USA vs. Canada, so I’m going to keep my wagering to the men’s games.
Null: Marshmallow Fluff plus hot chocolate equals win. Also – through the magic of Facebook, I noticed that you have other plans for the Deadpan MMMmmmeetup weekend. . . . . . While that’s a valid reason to stay home, you guys can certainly do that in AZ too.
February 12th, 2010 at 10:33 am
Isn’t Facebook amazing, Jack? My hubby refuses to join Facebook. He says it’s too much like spying.
February 12th, 2010 at 10:33 am
Marshmallow fluff also makes good fluffer nutters. I was fortunate to have a friend in NY who mailed for a couple of jars :)
February 12th, 2010 at 10:45 am
Jeez, why would anyone refuse to join Facebook?
February 12th, 2010 at 10:45 am
*glares at Jack*
February 12th, 2010 at 10:47 am
OMG! They’ve cancelled the local news, and any other regular programming, to show the final day of the Olympic torch run. Ugh!
February 12th, 2010 at 10:51 am
You sound like an American, Bunny. ;D
February 12th, 2010 at 10:53 am
The DP Walls are dripping with sarcasm tonight.
February 12th, 2010 at 10:55 am
Lo Pan, according to the countdown on the TV, there is another seven hours of torch run before the opening ceremonies. I don’t know when coverage started but, even assuming it only started in the last hour, which I doubt, do we really need to watch eight hours of people walking while holding a fancy burning stick?
February 12th, 2010 at 10:58 am
Oop, now they are doing a PIP, with one pic showing how the daily organization of the torch run works.
I’d change the channel bur it’s so… mezmorizing.
February 12th, 2010 at 10:59 am
CP: Last Of The Big Game Hunters — The Barstool Prophets
February 12th, 2010 at 10:59 am
There are a pair if commentators and everything
February 12th, 2010 at 11:00 am
How long do the Winter Okympics last? It’s screwing up my TV gosh darn it.
February 12th, 2010 at 11:01 am
Oh, we’ve switched to “torch cam” and mic. The commentators have paused to listen in. I hear only yelling and the whirling of the camera helecopter
February 12th, 2010 at 11:01 am
No. No you dont. When they were held in Salt Lake City in 2006 (I think?) there was minimal coverage of the torch run on the news. That I saw anyway. Bunny thats pretty much overkill what youre going thru.
February 12th, 2010 at 11:04 am
I thunk it’s two weeks Van, but I could be wrong. In the mean time, I think I’m going to change the channel and see if I can find any thing with local noon news. Barring that… Mass Effect 2
February 12th, 2010 at 11:04 am
Course then again we had wars n shit to cover back then. Yknow, like ya do.
February 12th, 2010 at 11:09 am
Well, I just couldn’t handle the pain any more. I think I’m going to play ME2 for a while.
February 12th, 2010 at 11:19 am
Got the assassin to join my team this morning.
February 12th, 2010 at 11:24 am
I’m doing Talia right now.
February 12th, 2010 at 11:29 am
Doing Talia?
I’ll be in my bunk.
February 12th, 2010 at 11:40 am
I’m all ready up to my neck in Fallout 3, Batman Arkham Asylum and Dragon Age. So why do I still want to get ME2? It’s a sickness I tell you.
February 12th, 2010 at 11:44 am
No ditto, in that sense I’m doing Garris. Although it was a tough decision between him and Thane
February 12th, 2010 at 11:46 am
Is Kelly flirting with you too? Is that the one constant in the game?
February 12th, 2010 at 11:47 am
I’m playing a female character. Kelly and I discuss the advantages of “bad boys”
February 12th, 2010 at 11:48 am
Computer crashed. Damn I need a new one.
February 12th, 2010 at 11:50 am
I don’t know why hubby keeps vetoing a new computer. The one I want is only $3,000
February 12th, 2010 at 11:53 am
Talia is the last character I need to get. Then will finish up some of the side quests before going after the IFF and entering the Omega 4.
(honestly, spoilers are minimum)
February 12th, 2010 at 12:24 pm
CP: Supermassive Black Hole — Muse
February 12th, 2010 at 12:39 pm
NBC will supposedly be streaming all of the Olympic hockey games. If possible, we should coordinate and watch one of the games “together”. Maybe USA-Canada?
Don’t applaud NBC for this move, btw. They’re relegating TV coverage of that game to MSNBC in favor of Ice Dancing and Olympic Moose Shaving.
February 12th, 2010 at 12:41 pm
JRMurdock: Yea and verily! I had dozens of fluffer-nutter sandwiches growing up. Very yummy.
Jack: I should raise a hot cocoa to you one day!
An we had the free funds, I would be happy to fly down. However, we have some other things that require cash a little more urgently. Car, engagement ring, things of that nature. But if ever I run into unlimited funds, I’ll be right on my way!
Thanks for the invite, BTW.
February 12th, 2010 at 12:42 pm
Changed my mind about the new Electric 6 album. Its really really grown on me.
I now return you to your regularly scheduled game talk.
February 12th, 2010 at 12:42 pm
Oh, and we’re ~ 40 minutes into the first episode of Babylon 5. Much better than the thing that comes before an episode. What do they call those . . . crap.
February 12th, 2010 at 12:43 pm
Pilot! Pilot!
February 12th, 2010 at 12:44 pm
Oh wait, was that a March 14th thing?
February 12th, 2010 at 12:46 pm
Love to try and coordinate the hockey, Jack.
February 12th, 2010 at 12:56 pm
Van: RE: Syrup – Maple or Honey are the only acceptable pancake “syrup” type toppings. Anything else that anyone tells you “So called” Americans “supposedly” like on pancakes is pretty much due to pure ignorance of reality. Also, the other “syrup” types are made with a lot of corn syrup, so steer clear.
#catchingup
February 12th, 2010 at 12:59 pm
TEB – Here is my offer. Find a couple of obscure teams (Jamaica? Do they play hockey in Jamaica?) that aren’t the US, Canada, etc.
I’ll take one and I challenge someone in Deadpan to commit to the other. I shall gladly throw my pathetic vocal cords upon some obscure anthem for the amusement of the pan.
February 12th, 2010 at 1:03 pm
There, the night of the long knives is finished. As I have now committed to stop playing Mafia wars, I no longer have a connection to the 400+ that I recruited on the Zynga forums to make a big mafia.
I’ve gone from 540 people that I don’t know to 93 friends that I do know and care about.
It actually feels quite good.
And, while I think I was careful, I may of gotten too wild in my click and scroll frenzy. If you got caught by my dragnet, let me know so I can refriend you.
February 12th, 2010 at 1:05 pm
JRMurdock: Lived on a farm in Iowa for a couple years with my family. We had a grove with several Maple trees. We collected and boiled. It’s amazing how 10 gallons of sap boils down to about 1 quart of syrup. Worth it, BTW. Totally.
#catchingup
February 12th, 2010 at 1:05 pm
Just checked the bottle and yes it was the corn syrup type.
Maple syrup is the way.
The smell of honey when it’s poured on to hot food is not a smell that I personally can stomach.
February 12th, 2010 at 1:10 pm
Just recruited Talia.
Ed, Jack beat you when he chose Slovakia and Scry chose Latvia. How about Belarus? They’re pretty obscure.
February 12th, 2010 at 1:12 pm
Well I can the gameplayers are playing quite recent games, however tonight I shall be playing a conversion of an obscure MSX/MS-DOS game:
http://www.retroworks.es/kingsvalleyrk_en.html
February 12th, 2010 at 1:12 pm
+see
February 12th, 2010 at 1:17 pm
Sounds good. Belarus it is!
February 12th, 2010 at 1:25 pm
Really, the Russian team looks the strongest, I just expect some surprises from the Slovaks.
USA-Canada play at 7:45 EST on Feb 21, according to that schedule.
Van, it looks like the Deadpan walls are dripping with syrup today, not sarcasm.
February 12th, 2010 at 1:30 pm
I should be able to be there. Although, if the game runs late I may have to beg off early. Some of us get up at five a.m.
February 12th, 2010 at 1:31 pm
TEB: it sounds like bad parade coverage
#catchingup
February 12th, 2010 at 2:08 pm
Just heard a Georgian luger died during a practice run today. Not a good way to start the olympics.
February 12th, 2010 at 2:09 pm
CP: Abracadabra – The Steve Miller Band
February 12th, 2010 at 2:13 pm
CP: Lets Go – The Cars
February 12th, 2010 at 2:13 pm
I wanna reach out and grab ya
February 12th, 2010 at 2:16 pm
CP: Follow You Follow Me – Genesis
February 12th, 2010 at 2:17 pm
Eeeeeeek!
:)
February 12th, 2010 at 2:20 pm
CP: Jordan – Bellowhead
February 12th, 2010 at 2:25 pm
CP: Harvest Gypsies – Kris Drever
February 12th, 2010 at 2:28 pm
CP: If You Stay – Heidi Talbot
February 12th, 2010 at 2:50 pm
Hmmmm:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GUPDuQq9GsM&feature=player_embedded
February 12th, 2010 at 2:51 pm
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kAboGO9MDsQ&feature=related
February 12th, 2010 at 3:37 pm
All right – happy Friday everyone.
I may resurface tonight, I may resurface tomorrow.
February 12th, 2010 at 4:10 pm
JR, I was offered a job about 2 weeks ago so I’m moving on up.
I think I had the best last day EVAR!!!!!!!!!
around 9 we blew (hehe) 2 legs of out 3 phase power service. Our UPS run on the 3 phase service and to won’t be up till MAYBE 9 tonight so I got to leave early along with the rest of the company.
but I do feel bad for the bird that caused the short across the 3000amp bus bars.
February 12th, 2010 at 4:41 pm
I guess people will now find the luge more macho.
reaper: Perhaps it’ll become a super-hero?
February 12th, 2010 at 5:02 pm
Oh, and I figure someone here will like this:
http://www.greatwhitesnark.com/2010/02/11/alan-tudyk-in-a-twilight-is-gay-t-shirt/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+greatwhitesnark%2Fyqzr+%28Great+White+Snark%29
February 12th, 2010 at 5:05 pm
I don’t know if any of you get the CDN local music channel, Much Music but their Olympic coverage is amazing. They have a VJ sitting in a hot tub with obvoisly under aged. Girls in bikinis, body shots and a “drop your gear for beer” compitition, where two guys basically stripped for some free beer. It was hilarious.
February 12th, 2010 at 5:09 pm
Underaged girls and stripping guys? Sign me up! [/sarcasm]
February 12th, 2010 at 5:30 pm
a few years ago I watched the curling coverage. IT WAS AWESOME! because of the Canadian commentators. When someone can make a 22 year old LOVE curling they are wonderful commentators! I tend to like odd/off beat sports so that helps but they where funny and made the sport interesting.
February 12th, 2010 at 5:33 pm
CW: Around the World in a Zepplin
February 12th, 2010 at 5:33 pm
JN, it was a little black rock when all was said and done. if it wasn’t for the feathers and nest we might not have know it was a bird. So i don’t think we will have a supper bird on our hands. BUT time will tell…
February 12th, 2010 at 5:34 pm
Now believe it or not, I think I’d watch some curling.
February 12th, 2010 at 5:34 pm
reaper: Then indeed it’s sad. Such a waste of lean meat!
February 12th, 2010 at 5:40 pm
JN, curling is fun to watch with enough beer also.
February 12th, 2010 at 5:50 pm
reaper: Congrats
bird: that sucks
Syrup: meet tummy
Curling: RAWKS!
Jack: See you around later, or, even more later.
February 12th, 2010 at 6:09 pm
Do they still make Tang? hmmmm
February 12th, 2010 at 6:19 pm
JR, well according to Wikipedia “In 2008, Tang introduced seven new flavors.” so I’m guessing they are still around.
February 12th, 2010 at 6:33 pm
Seven new Tang flavors? I feel like someone has just walked over my grave.
February 12th, 2010 at 7:02 pm
so the imitation orange flavor wasn’t enough, eh? Interesting. I feel so astronauty just thinking bout Tang.
February 12th, 2010 at 7:11 pm
I was wrong. Salt Lake City was 2002.
Man, this opening ceremony is teh_ghey. Not saying anything about the host country. Just the opening ceremonies are always too much fluff not enough filler. Even China 2 years ago was the Olympic equivalent of Transformers 2.
At least 1st intermission Avs and Coyotes will be done soon. Avs up 1-0. Good stuff.
February 12th, 2010 at 7:35 pm
Bearzilla is cute!
February 12th, 2010 at 7:44 pm
OMFG…. Do the female athletes in the Danish contingent indicative of women in Denmark? Cause if so I’m moving there. Now.
Nice standing ovation for Georgia.
Avs-Coyotes 1-1. Pnx pwned Avs second period.
February 12th, 2010 at 7:45 pm
geh. “Do” = “are”. Drinky taking over
February 12th, 2010 at 7:46 pm
16000 people per square mile in Hong Kong and they have 1 Olympian? Odd.
February 12th, 2010 at 7:50 pm
1.1 billion people in India and they have 4 Olympians???? Fucking Iran has 7.
Irish flag bearer is teh_fuckin hot.
February 12th, 2010 at 7:51 pm
Wait until you get to the part wheat bearzilla attacks Gandolf, Lo Pan
February 12th, 2010 at 7:53 pm
What? Who? Where? Isnt this live? Howd you see this already?
February 12th, 2010 at 7:55 pm
Good. At this rate I’ll be able to raise a glass to the U.S contingent then catch the beginning of the third period.
Ive decided after watching this my life isnt complete without having sex with a European girl. Lets make that happen, Van.
February 12th, 2010 at 7:58 pm
You seem to be about a half hour or so behind Lo Pan. Maybe live is relative?
February 12th, 2010 at 8:00 pm
GEH!!!! Well that sucks, Bunny. I do hate me some Gandalf tho.
Also, I lied. We’re only on Mongolia. Bah I guess Ill Tivo this.
February 12th, 2010 at 8:03 pm
But then you’ll have to wait to see the man flying over the wheat fields
February 12th, 2010 at 8:04 pm
Time for big third period… back later.
February 12th, 2010 at 8:13 pm
*raises glass to U.S contingent*
February 12th, 2010 at 8:18 pm
I’m defined by something as simple as please and thank you
February 12th, 2010 at 8:25 pm
Phnx damn impressive hockey club.
Nice n loud when Canadian team came out. Cool stuff.
February 12th, 2010 at 8:26 pm
Ur wat?
February 12th, 2010 at 8:30 pm
Matt Duschene 2 – Pnx Coyotes 1
February 12th, 2010 at 8:39 pm
Avs win. All is right for the nite.
February 12th, 2010 at 8:40 pm
KD Lang does Leonard Cohen very well.
February 12th, 2010 at 8:41 pm
Thats gross. Plus I didnt think she swung that way.
February 12th, 2010 at 8:47 pm
I must admit, despite his age age, Donald Southerland looks very distinguished. I think I’d still do him.
February 12th, 2010 at 8:55 pm
You lucky ducks!!!! US West Coast NBC isn’t even starting the ceremony for another 8 minutes!! :-( :-( :-(
Lo Pan: Hong Kong and India probably have many, many more Olympians in the Summer Games.
February 12th, 2010 at 9:05 pm
Flame lit. I don’t know how I handled all the excitement. I think I’m off now. Night pan.
February 12th, 2010 at 9:10 pm
Thank you for the well wishes and hidden hugs. Much appreciated.
On the ‘my day got better’ front — we did get sent home from work early (mandatory overtime day) which is made of win because I appear to have caught whatever my little dude has.
Now I feel REALLY bad for him, not that I didn’t before… but no wonder he was so miserable. I can’t imagine being 4 and feeling like this. He needs more hugs. My poor little dude.. I hope he feels better more immediately than evAr.
February 12th, 2010 at 9:17 pm
FINALLY, the ceremony has started here in my area. THAT. INTRO. WAS. AWESOME. (I guess I’m easily impressed.)
February 12th, 2010 at 9:31 pm
You guys HAVE to see this! Enter Sandman meets Don’t Stop Believin! http://ow.ly/170qA
February 12th, 2010 at 9:32 pm
I really like the Parade of Nations background music this year. It’s beautiful, yet subtle.
February 12th, 2010 at 9:36 pm
AUGH! Of all the times US NBC could have gone to commercial during the Parade of Nations, it HAD to be right when Colombia was entering. I really wanted to see Colombia! I KNOW people from Colombia!! (Not the athletes, of course. Just most of my students back in Florida.) >:-(
February 12th, 2010 at 9:45 pm
I found the opening ceremony … nice.
I too liked the giant bear.
Lo Pan -Re: “16000 people per square mile in Hong Kong and they have 1 Olympian?”
Makes sense if you think about it. No room to train. They’d just keep bumping into one another.
I thinks I wants me a Moose, Ski cap.
February 12th, 2010 at 9:46 pm
Shaurette, that link is FAN DAN TASTIC!
February 13th, 2010 at 12:21 am
Finally. Both torches are lit. Good night, Pan. :-)
February 13th, 2010 at 12:42 am
The Winter Olympics would be vastly improved with AT-ATs.
Speaking of – I watched the first 3 of these awhile back. Bizarre, bizarre stuff: http://techland.com/2009/12/16/the-best-review-of-phantom-menace-ive-ever-seen/
Goodnight, Duchesne.
February 13th, 2010 at 6:38 am
Morning, Pan. Didn’t catch any of the opening last night. Went out with a bunch of extended family for dinner and had a great evening.
Not sure how much of the games I’ll watch. I watch very little TV anymore to begin with.
February 13th, 2010 at 6:41 am
Question for the gamers. I think I’m within a few weeks of finishing Dragon Age. Mass Effect 2 looks intriguing, particularly being another Bioware game.
I never played ME1. Are the ME game play mechanics similar to DA?
February 13th, 2010 at 8:24 am
Jack, that guy also “reviews” all the Next Generation movies as well. He’s freaking hilarious as well as dead on on most of his problems of the films. Theyre really quite intelligent and hilarious reviews done in a voice that reminds me of Buffalo Bill from Silence of the lambs. I recommend the Generations review the most, tho all are wonderful.
February 13th, 2010 at 8:36 am
Ugh. 12 cups of water go into the coffee maker, 4 cups of coffee come out. Somethin’ taint right. Think I’ll just have a beer.
Off to do….something.
February 13th, 2010 at 9:12 am
Quick good morning before I take off.
Ed, you don’t have to have played ME 1 to enjoy ME 2. The mechanics are different from DA but are fairly easy to pick up. Like most Bioeare games, it’s the story that’s the big thing. So lots of talking. You can also choose the “paragon” or “renegade” path (good or evil) like most Bioware, although I don’t think it affects the game play over much either way. Me us sci fi as opposed to DA’s fantasy setting.
It you like Bioware’s story telling style, I would very much recommend Mass Effect.
February 13th, 2010 at 9:17 am
Yup. The I-touch is telling me I have fat fingers this morning. I think you get the gist of what I’m saying despite the fat finger spelling errors.
Ed, do you game on PC or console?
I luvs my PC
February 13th, 2010 at 9:19 am
Well, this visit was short and sweet. Off to kick butt.
February 13th, 2010 at 11:54 am
I have been, and always shall be a PC gamer. You ask that like there’s some other platform upon which to play :)
I first experienced Bioware’s game style with Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic. I really enjoyed that one and played through as light and dark side. I can see DA is an excellent evolution from that game and I definitely appreciate the story driven experience that Bioware games offer.
After seeing that vid (did I post that here? I think I did) with all the Chuck and BSG cast doing major voices in the game, I think I shall definitely be giving ME2 a go.
February 13th, 2010 at 11:54 am
Thanks for the tip, Lo Pan! You’ll also be pleased to know that “Mike” reviewed Avatar.
February 13th, 2010 at 2:12 pm
I heard Avatar was like Hooters. A lot to look at, but not much there.
February 13th, 2010 at 2:59 pm
I think I’m too old to ever learn how to play a FPS on a PC. Not that I’m much good on a console, either (back when I owned one). All those keys, I’d blow myself up every ten seconds.
I just yesterday realized that Avitar isn’t connected to Avitar: The Last Airbender. Lady J has put in her queue.
February 13th, 2010 at 3:02 pm
Tried a complimentary Kung Fu class today. I liked it, but I’m still leaning towards Aikido. I’ll have to meditate upon in.
February 13th, 2010 at 3:04 pm
Anyone ever see The City of Lost Children? I saw it several years ago. I don’t know why, but I watched it twice in a row, and a third time the next day. I remember it was odd, and that guy that plays Hellboy is in it.
And I totally forgot RoboGeisha. Maybe a dumb, fun watch.
February 13th, 2010 at 3:05 pm
I’m runnin’ the board! AAAAAAAAAAAAAARGGGGGHHHH!
February 13th, 2010 at 3:06 pm
1051 reviews in Netflix, queue of 378. Go hard or go home, bitches!
February 13th, 2010 at 3:44 pm
Null is in charge!
Like Hooters, Avatar has a reputation for great wings.
February 13th, 2010 at 3:51 pm
Wow, it took me quite a bit of time to figure out you were talking about chicken wings. *cough*
February 13th, 2010 at 4:23 pm
OMG! An Avatar conversation and I’m not even here to get yelled at for my “obsession”. ;P
February 13th, 2010 at 4:26 pm
I dont usually by re-issued albums cause I usually already own the first release, but Target (pronounced “Tar-jay”) had the 20th Anniversary edition of Bleach by Nirvana for only 9.99. 2 CD’s worth of material (remastered Bleach plus live Portland 1990 CD) plus 52 page booklet of awesomeness! Thats awesome price for a fucking great and underrated CD. Least it was when it first came out. SO good. Lo Pan approved!!!!!!!!
February 13th, 2010 at 4:34 pm
Well it’s Valentine’s Day…bleugh!
February 13th, 2010 at 4:39 pm
Lo Pan: Well, as long as they make it worthwhile.
I just picked up an album by Low. Gave it a quick once-over, has a nice sound. Maybe I’ll actually listen to it tomorrow.
February 13th, 2010 at 4:41 pm
Null: And how!!!!!!!!!!!
Avs-Kings in 2 hours-ish
February 13th, 2010 at 4:51 pm
Women’s hockey Canada vs Slovakia in 15 minutes, yo!
I have half a Wild Rose IPA in me. Expect the play by play to go downhill as the alcohol content goes up.
February 13th, 2010 at 4:56 pm
But first, a little story. I was at our local Chapters yesterday (book store), perusing the SF section. I overheard a couple of teenagers looking for a book that was assigned to them at school. What was said, “I’m not sure. I’ve never heard of him before. The name is Asimov…I think”. I almost went up to these guys and throttled them. Kids today.
February 13th, 2010 at 4:57 pm
Bun-ney! Bun-ney! Bun-ney!
February 13th, 2010 at 4:59 pm
Hockey in HD. The way God mean it to be watched
February 13th, 2010 at 4:59 pm
Never a great fan of Asimov’s novels, although some of his short stories were good.
February 13th, 2010 at 5:00 pm
*takes a bow*
February 13th, 2010 at 5:01 pm
I break easily…
February 13th, 2010 at 5:02 pm
Van, it wasn’t wheter or not they liked Asimov, it was the fact they never heard of him at all.
February 13th, 2010 at 5:04 pm
Nothing riding on this game. Jack picked Slovakia in the men’s but knew there wasn’t a chance in the women’s side
February 13th, 2010 at 5:07 pm
Also, since I’m on my touch and trying to type at a reasonable speed, I expect forgivness in advance for any spelling errors not connected to the alcohol
February 13th, 2010 at 5:08 pm
Slovakia saves
February 13th, 2010 at 5:09 pm
I know TEB, but it’s rare for a writer’s work to stay popular with young people loet alone a scifi author.
February 13th, 2010 at 5:10 pm
Twice. Maybe they should try getting out of their end?
February 13th, 2010 at 5:11 pm
Canada scores at a minute thirty-nine.
February 13th, 2010 at 5:14 pm
I know, Van. But there was a time when the greats (Asimove, Clarke, heinelein, Bradbury etc.) would always be known.
2 – 0 Canada
February 13th, 2010 at 5:15 pm
Add and rmovr letter from words and names as needed.
February 13th, 2010 at 5:16 pm
Canada on a power play
February 13th, 2010 at 5:17 pm
Well Heinlein’s later stuff I could quite happily dump into a peat bog.
February 13th, 2010 at 5:18 pm
3-0 at five fifteen. Last goal was a PP goal. Canada is killing.
February 13th, 2010 at 5:18 pm
But then I was surprised when I encountered people who didn’t know what time I meant when I said 19:20.
February 13th, 2010 at 5:20 pm
I know it’s blasphemy but I’ve never read any of Hienelein’s work. Bot at least I’ve heard of him
February 13th, 2010 at 5:22 pm
4 on 4 action. How kinky
February 13th, 2010 at 5:24 pm
Have move from the IPA to a Wild Rose Velvet Fog, a wheat beer.
4-0 Canada with 11 minutes left in the first.
February 13th, 2010 at 5:24 pm
Night TEB and Night Pan.
——>
February 13th, 2010 at 5:26 pm
I’m actually having trouble keeping my typing up with the scoring
February 13th, 2010 at 5:28 pm
Night, Van. *tucks Van in*
5-0
February 13th, 2010 at 5:31 pm
Commercial break. I don’t think Slovakia is even trying. yes I want Canada to win, but I at least want it to be a game.
February 13th, 2010 at 5:34 pm
6-0 *sigh*
February 13th, 2010 at 5:37 pm
So far Slovakia has ha four (or is it five?) penalties. Canada has had one. Maybe Slovakia would do better with fewer penalties.
7-0
February 13th, 2010 at 5:43 pm
7-0 end of the first
February 13th, 2010 at 5:56 pm
SOG 21-4. When you look at that, at least the Slovakian goalie is trying even if the rest of the team isn’t.
February 13th, 2010 at 5:59 pm
I think I’m alone in the boards now.
Halloooooo. Ooo… Ooo…ooo
Oop, second period is about to start
Maybe I’ll make some cheese biscuits between the next periods.
February 13th, 2010 at 6:02 pm
Wow, thee minutes and still no goal. I think it’s a record
February 13th, 2010 at 6:04 pm
8-0
On an unrelatef nete, I think hubby and I will see Wolfman tomorrow.
February 13th, 2010 at 6:05 pm
I am Czech, and am horrified by the poor showing of the Slovakian lesb . . . women’s hockey team.
CW: Caprica E3
February 13th, 2010 at 6:07 pm
I’m actually starting to root for Slovakia now. I’d like to see them get at least one goal.
Canada is on the power play. The goalie has lost her stick. The second time in the game.
February 13th, 2010 at 6:08 pm
LOL, EssBee
9-0
February 13th, 2010 at 6:17 pm
11-0. Really
February 13th, 2010 at 6:19 pm
12-0. Good God
February 13th, 2010 at 6:21 pm
I know I misses the tenth goal bur really, at this point, who cares? *shrug*
February 13th, 2010 at 6:24 pm
To give Slovakia credit, while thier hockey team may be terrible, they do have a gold medal already. It’s in women’s biathalon. It’s mor than Canada has at this point in time.
13-0
February 13th, 2010 at 6:29 pm
13-0 end of the second.
Time to make cheese biscuits.
February 13th, 2010 at 6:44 pm
That wasn’t twenty minutes. Thir period starting.
February 13th, 2010 at 6:46 pm
With this scoring, maybe we should have had a pool on what the final score would be.
February 13th, 2010 at 6:49 pm
Biscuits ready. I wonder how many goals I’ll miss while I get/serve them.
February 13th, 2010 at 6:53 pm
I knew it. 15-0
This isn’t a game, it’s a slaughter.
February 13th, 2010 at 6:57 pm
16-0. They’ve now tied the goal scoring record.
February 13th, 2010 at 6:59 pm
Two CDN players have now scored five point each in this game
February 13th, 2010 at 7:01 pm
Why didn’t Slovakia change their goalie a dozen goals ago?
February 13th, 2010 at 7:03 pm
Fuckin great hockey night!
Olympics – Canada kicking ass
College- Denver and Minnesota- Denver kicking ass
Avs and Kings – Avs hopefully kick ass.
Just good stuff.
February 13th, 2010 at 7:03 pm
17-0. A new women’s Olympic hockey record.
February 13th, 2010 at 7:05 pm
CD: Jack Rabbit. I’m feeling the buzz now
18-0
February 13th, 2010 at 7:07 pm
Six minutes left. Will they reach twenty?
February 13th, 2010 at 7:10 pm
BTW: Hey-Lo! :grin:
February 13th, 2010 at 7:13 pm
Damn, I guess grin using an official
emoticon. I guess that’s what happens when you thy to do such thing by memory, a little more than half tipsy.
February 13th, 2010 at 7:15 pm
Holay crap. Slovakia has decided to play. We’ve gone over five minutes without a goal. Only one minute left in te game.
February 13th, 2010 at 7:16 pm
Game over. Final score 18-0 Canada
February 13th, 2010 at 7:19 pm
It was Slovakia’s first ever women’s Olympic hockey. Give them a pat on the back for trying.
February 13th, 2010 at 7:19 pm
Ouch.
February 13th, 2010 at 7:21 pm
Avs in 15 minutes.
Ryah, why you not as excited for the Flames? They in playoff position bigtime.
February 13th, 2010 at 7:25 pm
*sticks tongue out at Lo Pan*
February 13th, 2010 at 7:27 pm
Maybe they’ll finally win one tonight. *crosses fingers*
February 13th, 2010 at 7:30 pm
Hope springs eternal for this bunny
February 13th, 2010 at 7:32 pm
Silly American TV didn’t show the Canada vs. Slovakia game. I did have fun today watching men’s ski jumping, men’s speed skating (more of that is on in 30 minutes), and some of the women’s biathlon.
(CPIMM: Matt Mango – Decathalon)
February 13th, 2010 at 7:35 pm
By missing the hockey game you didn’t really miss anything, Amy. I wouldn’t have exactly called it a game.
February 13th, 2010 at 7:36 pm
Indeed. It doesn’t sound very exciting.
February 13th, 2010 at 7:40 pm
They’re on the phone to NHL head office. There was a goal everybody missed. Decided it was a real goal. Have reset the clock back two minutes. Ducks now up 1-0 over the Flames. Damn.
February 13th, 2010 at 7:43 pm
How can they do that? I thought, if a goal was to be contested it had to be done right away. Once the puck goes into play it’s usually too bad, so sad. While I don’t deny it was a goal, this is the first time I’ve seen one contested and accepted two minutes later.
February 13th, 2010 at 7:46 pm
Out for a bit. May or may not be back tonight. If not… Night Panites!
February 13th, 2010 at 8:02 pm
Mekalecka hi mecka hinee ho?
February 13th, 2010 at 8:02 pm
Meckalecka hi mecka chaneeho?
February 13th, 2010 at 8:03 pm
Fuck a mecha high fuck a tiny ho?
February 13th, 2010 at 8:34 pm
Chuck a pucka thigh fucka hockey Lo
February 13th, 2010 at 8:42 pm
3-1 Calgary. Woo hoo!
Ok I really am gone. Night
February 13th, 2010 at 8:58 pm
*sigh* meloves you EssBee
February 13th, 2010 at 9:08 pm
WOOHOO!! US women are doing awesome in the moguls!
February 13th, 2010 at 10:09 pm
Of course. Only an American would wear flame decals on his uniform at the Olympics. :-D
February 13th, 2010 at 10:23 pm
Samuel Edney from Calgary in the luge! W00t!
February 13th, 2010 at 11:59 pm
Okay, this concludes Late-Night Olympic Commentary with Amy Bowen. Good night, Pan!
February 14th, 2010 at 12:14 am
Will u b my valentine?
February 14th, 2010 at 12:15 am
Hugh sez: no deadpan is my valentine
February 14th, 2010 at 12:16 am
*sigh*
will u b both of our valentines?
We come as a pair. Double your smarty hottie, double your pleasure.
February 14th, 2010 at 12:40 am
Oh my, far too much excitement for a Sunday morning.
February 14th, 2010 at 1:37 am
Off to see Ponyo today, alas it’s the dubbed version, the subtitled version is on too late.
February 14th, 2010 at 5:45 am
Just spent an hour trying to find Doom’s catchphrase. Apparently it is “DOOM!” or includes DOOM!
Not very creative, that guy.
February 14th, 2010 at 5:59 am
Well Ponyo was bursting with Japanese weirdness, great fun.
February 14th, 2010 at 6:02 am
Oh and have your sick bucket on standby:
http://toucharcade.com/2010/02/14/valentines-day-picks-for-that-special-iphone-in-your-life/
February 14th, 2010 at 6:39 am
CP: Teardrops – Womack & Womack
February 14th, 2010 at 7:20 am
Well, we finally did it. My parents were in town visiting, so we do our usual and take advantage of the free babysitting and had a date night.
Saw Avatar in 3D. Yes, the was almost nothing original about the story. But, it was certainly done in high style and the 3D effects were well done. I’d say it was a worthwhile event to see in the theater.
Doubt I’ll be planning to own this one, though. The one showing in the theater was enough for me.
February 14th, 2010 at 7:35 am
I suppose the thing with Asimov is that sci-fi fans, in general, do put him on a pedestal. There’s also the shame that those of us with grey in our hair feel for the youth when they disregard the roots of something really great. Especially when the roots are considered the “Golden Age” (and yes, they had other roots as well). But Vanamonde, you make a good point. I guess my feeling is that I’m shocked his name isn’t enduring as much as say, Tolkien’s.
I am not afraid to admit I have no clue what 19:20 is. Commence with the stoning!
I’ve got more Heinlein on my list. Thus far, I find it to be hit-and-miss. That being said, the hits are bone-jarring hits.
I think Heinlein heavily influenced the Stainless Steel Rat series.
February 14th, 2010 at 7:47 am
I’ll admit, 19:20 has no meaning for me as well. And really, I think we’re overstating things a bit. It would not surprise me at all for some high school kids to not know who Asimov is. It wouldn’t surprise me for the typical high school kid 20 or 40 years ago to not know who Asimov is.
Books are not mainstream. Sci-Fi books are even less so. As geeks, we tend to congregate (and the internet has made that even easier), and I think it gives us a false impression of our numbers.
Though, I think that is true of many interest groups. The internet is a series of tubes with echo chambers scattered throughout.
February 14th, 2010 at 8:02 am
Ed: Good point. That leads to my vague, back-of-my-mind concern over the increased segregation, at least in the U.S., since that’s the only country I’m aware of. Segregation of mentality. So many people are either sticking with, or falling for, pseudo-science and various forms of nonsense. The biggest problem is that the numbers of the Mindless seem to be building, and are now impacting government and education.
I think we need to start having Dumb Camps. Who’s with me?
February 14th, 2010 at 8:05 am
re: echo-chambers: Very true. That’s true of other avenues, as well. Think of Fox I-Can’t-Believe-This-Is-News. The increasing population is making these groups that used to be strictly niche to become a big enough market to pander to.
February 14th, 2010 at 8:20 am
19:20 = 07:20pm
24Hour Clock.
February 14th, 2010 at 8:25 am
..and I’ve never been in the military.
February 14th, 2010 at 8:57 am
Morning pan.
TEB: Don’t feel too bad about the Slovaks. They beat Bulgaria 82-0 back in 2008.
We were soooooooooooooo close to beating the curse last night. Sooooo close. Still, Kearney had a fantastic run, well deserving of a gold medal.
February 14th, 2010 at 12:07 pm
They lost 82-0, but it still felt like a moral victory for them.
February 14th, 2010 at 12:14 pm
Did they go back to the locker room for some immoral victory?
February 14th, 2010 at 12:39 pm
Happy VD DeadPan!I’ll FINALLY b seeing Avatar (in 3D) tonight. WOO WOO!
February 14th, 2010 at 12:42 pm
Vanamonde; Ooooh, I thought you referring to a specific time in a piece of fiction, like, say, Logan’s Run.
February 14th, 2010 at 12:57 pm
Scary wrecks on I70 around here due to snow. Highway closed. Dozens of cars, some on top of each other.
February 14th, 2010 at 1:05 pm
Hay pan, just picked up the winter sampler from Sam Adams. Pretty good beers in it. My fav was the Cranberry Lambic.
February 14th, 2010 at 3:06 pm
Time for Bunny’s (spoiler free) movie review.
The Wolfman – I liked it.
First of all, I wouldn’t call this movie a horror. Yes there was lots of blood but it wasn’t horrific, nor was there things jumping out at you. This movie actually had an old fashioned feel to it. It was slow paced and there were no surprises, but that worked.
The one critisism I would have is, for a story that took place in Briton, I didn’t hear one British accent. However, this is actually noticeabe after the movie is over and you take a moment to think about it.
To sum up, I repeat my earlier statement, I liked it.
February 14th, 2010 at 3:20 pm
ditto: Yeah, I know, but there are still days and events left for Canada to take the gold in. :-)
February 14th, 2010 at 3:28 pm
We have a silver and a bronze. Just need the gold for the medal trifecta
February 14th, 2010 at 3:37 pm
I think I have a solid bid for tin foil.
February 14th, 2010 at 3:42 pm
Oooooh. I hear thar make good hats, JN
February 14th, 2010 at 3:46 pm
Thar=they
February 14th, 2010 at 3:46 pm
Bunny, Inc.: I wonder if that would make the voices stop?
February 14th, 2010 at 3:46 pm
They them thar hatses.
February 14th, 2010 at 3:50 pm
Pizza’s here already. I guess it’s dinner time.
February 14th, 2010 at 4:07 pm
Past midnight here, night Pan.
February 14th, 2010 at 6:23 pm
Gold! We now have a trifecta.
February 14th, 2010 at 6:34 pm
Speaking of tin foil hats:
http://eclectech.co.uk/mindcontrol.php
February 14th, 2010 at 7:13 pm
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!
February 14th, 2010 at 9:55 pm
BOOOOOOO-YYEEEEEEAAAHHHH!!! CA-NA-DA! CA-NA-DA! CA-NA-DA!
I cheered, too!!! :-D
February 14th, 2010 at 11:19 pm
Morning Pan, this is cool:
http://i.engadget.com/2010/02/15/lego-cubestormer-robot-solves-rubiks-cube-in-sub-12-second-whir/
February 14th, 2010 at 11:52 pm
First the Rubik’s Cube, next the technological singularity. It’s a harbinger of doom.
February 15th, 2010 at 12:38 am
Pain killers make face numbness.
February 15th, 2010 at 2:59 am
bah-humbug Deadpan!
February 15th, 2010 at 3:30 am
I see, TSH are getting in the Christmas spirit early this year.
February 15th, 2010 at 3:36 am
Alright, which one of you slipping the near freezing windstorm down my way?
February 15th, 2010 at 3:40 am
A Monday morning can always use a bit of humor:
http://epicwinftw.com/2010/02/13/epic-win-photos-behold-officer-cheetah/
February 15th, 2010 at 3:56 am
Van: Your last link is quite appropriate for me. It’s eWeek (Engineering Week) here in the states and my Engineering heavy employer is celebrating it with a Rubik’s Cube competition and a Lego Mindstorm competition (as well as a Rube Goldberg competition and several others). This should create some hubub around the office
February 15th, 2010 at 4:16 am
morningn pan, starting my new job today. I hope it is less event full than my last day at my previous job
February 15th, 2010 at 5:27 am
Off to work, Darcy has the day off with kids and her dad…
Jealous, just a bit.
February 15th, 2010 at 7:24 am
Good luck, reaper!
I’m taking my kids to the park this morning then off to work myself later in the day.
February 15th, 2010 at 7:51 am
xkcd bringing the A-game today:
http://xkcd.com/702/
February 15th, 2010 at 7:53 am
Morning Pan.
It’s raining, how strange.
February 15th, 2010 at 7:59 am
Good luck reaper. Show them who’s boss!
February 15th, 2010 at 8:02 am
There’s a CDN women’s hockey game today at 3:30 mtn but I’m not sure how much of it I’ll get to see. I’m spending the day with my grandmother.
February 15th, 2010 at 8:10 am
Oh yeah, bon chance, reaper!
February 15th, 2010 at 8:36 am
Most of this isn’t all that good, but you *have* to listen to Sean Connery:
http://www.amazon.com/Amazon-Comedy-Sampler-Explicit/dp/B0029YBME8/ref=sr_1_24?ie=UTF8&s=dmusic&qid=1266251544&sr=1-24
February 15th, 2010 at 8:54 am
My hubby’s watching some of the robot chicken guys playing D & D (found ont
the official D&D site). He has his headphones on so I can’t hear what is being said but it must be pretty funny, he keeps bursting out in (not very well) held back laughter.
February 15th, 2010 at 9:04 am
More women’s hockey today.
14:30 Switzerland vs Canada
19:00 Sweden vs Slovakia
Switzerland and Sweden are not strong teams, but they are better than Slovakia. I don’t expect the scoring to get into double digits in either game.
February 15th, 2010 at 9:37 am
Downloaded the Sean Connery thing. This is pretty damn funny, ditto
Bob Schimmel is usually pretty hilarious and really dirty. His bit at ditto’s link isn’t his best, but it also has some moments.
February 15th, 2010 at 9:45 am
http://tinyurl.com/deadpanspring2010
February 15th, 2010 at 9:47 am
So, finished the first two episodes of Babylon5. First was basic, but good. Second had the Soul Hunters. I guess next is Gandalf. That, and how amusing that the Captain guy is the one to go out and fly around all the time, even into battle. Makes sense. Not.
That being said, I like it thus far. Still waiting for the Shadows or whatever they’re called to come around.
And the crazy Soul Hunter actor? He was awesome. Did a fantastic job, and really upstaged everyone, IMO.
February 15th, 2010 at 9:59 am
I watched a bit of the women’s US vs China hockey match. It may have been 8-0 at that point, but there seemed to be some very wobbly passing on the US side of things. They;re going to have to tighten things up if they expect to keep up with Canada’s 18-0 pace.
February 15th, 2010 at 10:03 am
Thanks Cj! I was going to mark myself as “maybe attending”, but decided to just go with the system.
February 15th, 2010 at 10:10 am
To quote Evo: “You Lemur”. ;)
February 15th, 2010 at 10:54 am
For the astronomy nuts:
http://www.wired.com/wiredscience/2010/02/gemini-north-hourglass/
February 15th, 2010 at 11:18 am
Thanks all! Glad I can still get here form my new job.
February 15th, 2010 at 11:42 am
CP: Bixby Canyon Bridge — Death Cab For Cutie
February 15th, 2010 at 11:46 am
Jack: Did you see the e-mail I sent you back on Feb. 5th?
February 15th, 2010 at 12:15 pm
I did, Amy. Reply is in transit (sorry bout the delay)
February 15th, 2010 at 12:30 pm
CP: Eye for an Eye — UNKLE
February 15th, 2010 at 12:30 pm
Things are so much simpler when you know what you are doing.
February 15th, 2010 at 12:34 pm
Wow. Even the BBC covered the crash here.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/8515619.stm
February 15th, 2010 at 1:07 pm
Latest firmware update is now free for iPod Touch owners:
http://xr.com/x5un
February 15th, 2010 at 1:28 pm
Looks like it is a quiet monday around here today.
February 15th, 2010 at 1:43 pm
Well at least it’s not manic.
February 15th, 2010 at 1:51 pm
Van, if that gets stuck in my head……….
February 15th, 2010 at 1:54 pm
My grandmother sent me home early because she wanted to watch the olympics.
it’s a good thing. Now I can watch the women’s Switzerland vs. Canada hockey game. Starts in about 40 minutes
February 15th, 2010 at 1:56 pm
Monday, Monday.
February 15th, 2010 at 1:56 pm
I’ll check all links once I’m at my computer. I find being able to look at some sites hit or miss on the touch.
February 15th, 2010 at 2:03 pm
I know a friend who is like Mr Trebus:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/lifeandstyle/2010/feb/15/how-to-conquer-clutter-homes
February 15th, 2010 at 2:10 pm
I too have a friend whose house is mure clutter than space. On the few ocassions we get together for coffee, I make her come to my house simply because she literally doesn’t have any surfaces for either sitting or to put a cup on (although I’m polite enough I don’t tell her that
)
my house is all about space. Hubby an I are constantly looking for ways to rearrange things so there seems to be a whole lot of openess.
February 15th, 2010 at 2:36 pm
There’s apparently an American reality tv show called “Hoarders”, dedicated to profiling the people who stock up their homes with crap. Sad, really.
I don’t even have that much stuff, yet my counters always seem to accumulate clutter.
February 15th, 2010 at 2:43 pm
We’re only five minted into the game but I’m already predicting this game won’t be as lopsided as the last one.
February 15th, 2010 at 2:45 pm
Everything seems to collect on my piano bench. I constantly seem to be clearing that thing off.
February 15th, 2010 at 2:47 pm
First penalty goes to the Swiss. Let’s see what Canada can do with the man advantage.
February 15th, 2010 at 2:48 pm
Yup. Canada draws first blood on the power play.
1-0
February 15th, 2010 at 3:01 pm
2-0. But it wasn’t what I would call a pretty goal.
February 15th, 2010 at 3:10 pm
2-0 end of the first period. I like this game much better. I’d rather win this way then by the slaughter of the last one.
February 15th, 2010 at 3:16 pm
DOG 16-2 Canada. Once again, gotta give the goalie credit.
February 15th, 2010 at 3:18 pm
DOG = SOG. Humph.
February 15th, 2010 at 3:28 pm
MSNBC’s streaming coverage of that game would appear to be a big fail.
February 15th, 2010 at 3:29 pm
3-0 three minutes into the second.
February 15th, 2010 at 3:31 pm
Why would a US channel care about a Canadian game?
February 15th, 2010 at 3:33 pm
JN: The Captain Guy on Babylon 5 going out on missions makes about as much sense as the top officers on the enterprise always going out together on missions. At least the Captain doesn’t take along a red-shirt as bait.
Not that I’m a big fan (or a fan at all) of Babylon 5. Its just that the same “I’m the star so I need to have the highest position on the ship AND the most screen time” syndrome is nearly always at play. And Babylon 5 did try to get around the matter by having the Captain go on these missions either because he was the only one talented enough to do it or because he was avoiding someone/something/some job/etc.
February 15th, 2010 at 3:35 pm
You may not get it in the US but you can try ctvolympics.ca
I’m actulaay watching the game on TSN canada. CTV and Sportsnet are showing different Olympic events
February 15th, 2010 at 3:39 pm
Hubby should be home soon. He’s out jamming with some friends. I think I must be scary because they rarely come to our house to play.
4-0
February 15th, 2010 at 3:40 pm
Yea! I finally get to watch. :)
I agree it won’t be too lopsided.
February 15th, 2010 at 3:43 pm
Nice backhand!
5-0
February 15th, 2010 at 3:44 pm
5-0 now it’s starting to touch on the silly side.
February 15th, 2010 at 3:45 pm
Ditto and I are one the same scoring zone
February 15th, 2010 at 3:47 pm
At least it isn’t 82-0 :)
February 15th, 2010 at 3:51 pm
Apparently the Swiss have never scored against Canada (women’s) in any game, not just the olympics. While I obviously want Canada to win, I think it would be nice if Switzerland at least gets one goal.
February 15th, 2010 at 3:56 pm
Not a goal. Now upstairs to double check.
February 15th, 2010 at 3:57 pm
Yeah. Kicked in. Shouldn’t count.
February 15th, 2010 at 3:57 pm
I agree, Bunny. They do deserve a goal.
February 15th, 2010 at 3:58 pm
But only one. :)
February 15th, 2010 at 3:59 pm
No goal. 5-0 end of the second.
February 15th, 2010 at 4:01 pm
5-1
February 15th, 2010 at 4:01 pm
Ok, I lied. 5-1 end of the second. That’s what happens when you call it 30 seconds before the end of the period
February 15th, 2010 at 4:04 pm
I must confess, I’m pretty much getting all my Olympics coverage from the Deadpan board. Someone poke me if I’m supposed to start warbling an anthem or two.
February 15th, 2010 at 4:08 pm
ditto’s right, they’ve had their one goal. The Swiss aren’t allowed to score anymore in the game.
BTW, Canada got a sliver in snowboarding today.
February 15th, 2010 at 4:10 pm
Dinner time!
February 15th, 2010 at 4:12 pm
Nothing riding on this game so everybody can breath easier.
If you’re only getting your Olympic coverage from Deadpan Ed, then you’re pretty much only getting Canadian coverage. I think ditto and I are the most vocal when it comes to the winter games.
February 15th, 2010 at 4:18 pm
Short handed goal makes it 6-1 for Canada
February 15th, 2010 at 4:26 pm
Usedhair: Yeah, I was going to draw the Kirk/Whassisname parallels. We need a double-hammerfirst-off to see who’s more burly!
February 15th, 2010 at 4:32 pm
8-1
February 15th, 2010 at 4:36 pm
10-1. Tell me it’s not getting silly
February 15th, 2010 at 4:44 pm
Um, did Canada win the Super Bowl last nite? Yknow if Americans celebrated as much as Canadians did over one Gold Medal we’d pretty well be called arrogant and full of ourselves. Among other things. Yes I know its the first gold on home soil, but still. Just sayin. Double standards are awesome. Dunno why we deserve a stigma…
*pushes Iraq and Afghanistan under carpet*
February 15th, 2010 at 4:49 pm
BTW, the US got a gold in snowboarding today. Just sayin.
February 15th, 2010 at 4:50 pm
Game over 10-1 Canada.
February 15th, 2010 at 4:55 pm
I think Canadians celebrate their medals more simply because we get so few of them. US gets so many medals, another one is passé, ho hum. Canada wins it’s OMG. A miracle
February 15th, 2010 at 4:59 pm
Maybe. And you could very well have a point, Bunny. But even on the board here I see you and ditto openly and honestly showing plenty o’ Canadian spirit (and god bless ya for it). Not a whole lotta U.S pride on here. At least outwardly. I think its gotten to the point where we’re scared to for fear of coming o ff bad. Tis sad. Well I aint afraid to paint my cock and balls red white and blue and holla!!!!!!
not that i paint them… well i mean i would if you paid me..erm…
February 15th, 2010 at 4:59 pm
If it makes you feel any better, the US has the most Medals at 8 vs. Canada’s fourth at 4 medals.
February 15th, 2010 at 5:00 pm
Yeah, Canada Women’s Hockey is really underachieving this year ;).
February 15th, 2010 at 5:01 pm
Oh its not a question of me feeling better about anything. Just stating an observation or 3.
February 15th, 2010 at 5:02 pm
Lo Pan, I can’t speak for the ouside world, but here on the Pan, shout! Be proud a every medal you get. Do the play by play on US hockey games. I won’t say nay.
February 15th, 2010 at 5:04 pm
*grabs red white and blue paint and takes off pants*
Oh wait you didnt say… nevermind. Heh.
February 15th, 2010 at 5:06 pm
However, I might do my horsie impression “neigh”
February 15th, 2010 at 5:08 pm
Thats wrong on so many levels, Bunny. Hi-larious, mind you. But oh so wrong…..
February 15th, 2010 at 5:08 pm
I want pictures, Lo Pan
February 15th, 2010 at 5:10 pm
Why pictures when in March…. OH DAMMIT IM GONNA STOP!!!!! Bad me. Bad.
February 15th, 2010 at 5:11 pm
IfIOC nothing else, the play by plays bring up the comment count.
February 15th, 2010 at 5:12 pm
A-Team’s on! Fuck and yes! What an awful wonderful show.
February 15th, 2010 at 5:14 pm
There’s a reason the initials for Valentines Day is VD…..
Thanks be to Jack Mangan for teaching me that. GOODNIGHT WISCONSIN!
February 15th, 2010 at 5:18 pm
So you’re saying I can take pictures? I might hold you to that
February 15th, 2010 at 5:21 pm
Lo Pan: The way Americans shout U-S-A all the time, you’d think it was the only country in the world that mattered. Just sayin.
February 15th, 2010 at 5:22 pm
BTW, who’s confirmed for the Thursday? Maybe I should ask Jack…
Oh yeah, I’m not doing show notes on March 11th doncha know
February 15th, 2010 at 5:25 pm
Lo Pan: I agree with Bunny. Show your spirit!
Canadians so rarely show theirs, I think it is great when we finally can show pride in our country.
February 15th, 2010 at 5:26 pm
Bunny: I’m still trying to sort out my schedule, but that is the plan.
February 15th, 2010 at 5:30 pm
Tomorrow is men’s hockey, Canada vs. Norway. Or ditto and I vs. Amy. Unfortunately, it’s on at such a time that I’ll miss it completely. ditto, you’ll be expected to keep up the cheering for our end.
February 15th, 2010 at 5:57 pm
Lo Pan, Bunny: Here are my personal reasons for not showing any U.S. pride:
-shame and cynicism about my country’s impact on the world
-As Bunny said, the US usually gets quite a few medals, so indeed, it is
less special to us. I’d rather celebrate the victories of the other countries where I have friends, because it means so much more to them to win.
February 15th, 2010 at 6:02 pm
On second thought, I believe we should be checking our weighty international affairs at the door and just having fun competing. I was proud of my country’s mogul-skiing women the other night. Go, Team USA!
February 15th, 2010 at 6:09 pm
Ataboy, Amy.
And I do cheer for Team USA, as well as Canada, and Italy. :)
February 15th, 2010 at 6:23 pm
I was gonna say – this should be the one time international affairs shouldnt get in the way.
ditto – USA IS the only country that matters. Yeah! Yeah get out or go home! Uh… Yeah and speak my language too! FFFTTTPPPPT!!!! :P
Anyone ever watch the show “American Pickers” on the History Channel? Its billed as two antiquers that go around and “rescue” Americas history, but really it comes off as two assholes that rip-off old farmers. Meh.
February 15th, 2010 at 6:25 pm
I get in Thursday afternoon. That what youre talking about?
February 15th, 2010 at 6:33 pm
Go Amy!
Yes, Lo Pan. I was just wondering who will be there for dinner
Bunny signing out until tomorrow.
Night Panites
February 15th, 2010 at 6:40 pm
http://www.whorange.net/whorange/2008/04/painting-pacade.html
Cool.
February 15th, 2010 at 6:49 pm
Elephants r awesome.
February 15th, 2010 at 6:51 pm
They’re also bigger than the moon:
http://www.triple-tri.com/ttblog/media/blogs/triple/elephants.jpg
February 15th, 2010 at 6:55 pm
I just spat beer out my nose, Null
February 15th, 2010 at 6:56 pm
Glad to do my part!
February 15th, 2010 at 6:58 pm
Go she just looks so confused and terrified
February 15th, 2010 at 7:04 pm
Yeah, there’s no question in my mind her expression is at least half the funny.
February 15th, 2010 at 7:22 pm
Dammit I hate that women’s/pairs figure skating gets me hot.
and drippy
*hides under rock*
February 15th, 2010 at 7:32 pm
Switzerland has 3 medals…. all gold. Crazy.
February 15th, 2010 at 8:05 pm
Normally I’d be watching “House” at 8:00 P.M. on a Monday, but they’re showing a rerun. I strongly suspect they’re showing a rerun because they know everyone will want to watch the Olympics, which is exactly what I’m going to do now. :-)
February 15th, 2010 at 8:08 pm
Ataboy Lo Pan! :)
February 15th, 2010 at 8:26 pm
By the way, Bunny: I’m planning on arriving at the MMMMeetup sometime on Friday, in time for EVFN.
February 15th, 2010 at 9:18 pm
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQUEQOyIvfk
Go Vin Diesel!
February 15th, 2010 at 10:15 pm
Just watched Alexandre Bilodeau’s medal ceremony. Grinned like an idiot and sang along with “O Canada.” Loved hearing everyone else singing along at the end. HOORAY!!! :-D
February 15th, 2010 at 11:21 pm
Null, that was pure comedy, btw.
Goodnight moon, which is smaller than an elephant.
February 16th, 2010 at 12:04 am
Looks like I missed it, but Scalzi has declared the 15th to be International Grover Appreciation Day.
I’m down for that.
February 16th, 2010 at 12:06 am
I suppose a link would go good with the prior comment. Here it is:
http://whatever.scalzi.com/2010/02/15/i-hereby-unilaterally-declare-february-15th-to-be-international-grover-appreciation-day/
February 16th, 2010 at 12:14 am
My right knee predicts rain.
February 16th, 2010 at 12:22 am
What does the left predict?
February 16th, 2010 at 12:31 am
Sleepiness.
February 16th, 2010 at 12:31 am
Whu? Wuz I juss
erated?
February 16th, 2010 at 2:07 am
I … I don’t know. Were you … I don’t know how to do that :ftb:?
February 16th, 2010 at 2:24 am
It is snowing here. Now. Barely.
I should check and see if they’ve canceled school yet. Apparently New England has forgotten how to deal with snow. Not that we’ve had any this year.
February 16th, 2010 at 2:32 am
Do ya think it is possible that she really is this sincere, or is just a really amazing actress?
http://www.flickr.com/photos/cmdln/4360018061/in/photostream/
February 16th, 2010 at 3:30 am
It is possible that cmdln is somewhat obsessive about her, that much I can say from the near film like rate of picture taking.
February 16th, 2010 at 4:26 am
Well it takes allsorts.
Personally I don’t like liqorice.
February 16th, 2010 at 4:32 am
Even when it’s spelt correctly.
February 16th, 2010 at 5:30 am
Morning Pan!
My hubby’s trying to convince me we need one of these tables
http://tinyurl.com/yaf9gku
February 16th, 2010 at 6:06 am
Van: I’ll take your licorice.
Bunny: You do need one of those.
February 16th, 2010 at 6:32 am
It rained last night. Then the weather dipped below the freezing mark. Hubby e-mailed me saying the roads are insanely slippery. We are also suppose to get approx 12 cm of snow later today, which will do a good job of hiding the icy roads.
Fun times
February 16th, 2010 at 6:33 am
My hubby thinks I’m weird, I don’t like licorice.
February 16th, 2010 at 6:38 am
Most people I know dislike -real- licorice. Quite a few people seem fond of the anise flavored knock-offs, like the black twizzler things, but that doesn’t quite count.
And I’ll take your licorice too, TEB.
=)
February 16th, 2010 at 6:41 am
*passes Scry my licorice*
February 16th, 2010 at 6:43 am
[smacks self in head]
February 16th, 2010 at 6:47 am
I think I missed something. Why would you smack yourself on the head, Scry? Are you into self pain?
February 16th, 2010 at 6:54 am
There. I finally remembered to re-d/l the latest WR. For some reason MediaMonkey didn’t like the file and wouldn’t sync it properly to my Clip. Hopefully this will take and I can listen tonight.
February 16th, 2010 at 6:55 am
Nah, I’m just superstitious. I knock my head to ward off evil spirits and again if I’m being dense.
I was being dense this time.
February 16th, 2010 at 7:04 am
Ah. Well, whatever makes you happy.
February 16th, 2010 at 7:08 am
Did you roll your eyes at Mr TEB?
The surface thingy looks cool and expensive..
February 16th, 2010 at 7:15 am
That table is fricken awesome.
I only like black licorice in the form of Good and Plentys (Good and Plenties?) I’ve never verbisized that product before.
Anyhoo.. Red Vines are my favorite.
February 16th, 2010 at 7:15 am
No Van, being silly is my trick
I had to agree it did look pretty cool. Expensive, but cool.
February 16th, 2010 at 7:16 am
I’m ok with red licorice. Although I know it’s not really licorice so I don’t refer to it that way when I say I’m not a licorice fan. Licorice to me is black or brown.
February 16th, 2010 at 7:20 am
I’m installing Outlook 2007 on my computer.
I feel so current and yet… so delayed at the same time.
February 16th, 2010 at 7:23 am
An Apple store is opening locally this week, think my phone is going back as the battery life is going down the toilet again.
February 16th, 2010 at 7:30 am
I have the entire Office 2007 suite on my system. I was taking some courses when it came out so I got it at the student rate which was next to nothing.
February 16th, 2010 at 7:31 am
Today was bill paying day. I think I need to move to some place warmer. Winter can get pretty expensive on heating and electricity here in Canadaland.
February 16th, 2010 at 7:34 am
Why does the fan on my laptop keep kicking in? I have an external cooling fan on that the computer sits on. The extent of my computing power at the moment is Deadpan and i-tunes. It shouldn’t be needing that much cooling.
February 16th, 2010 at 7:39 am
CJ – I am still operating on 2003… I am a relic!
February 16th, 2010 at 7:51 am
I dislike anything that tastes like licorice. That includes anise.
February 16th, 2010 at 7:51 am
I prefer Notepad and Abiword.
February 16th, 2010 at 7:53 am
ditto: Egad, no! I like licorice and dislike anise. They taste nothing like each other. That would be like comparing coffee and … something else!
February 16th, 2010 at 7:54 am
NS – Shoot me an email if you continue to have problems… I made some changes over the weekend and if it isn’t working right I will change it back.
February 16th, 2010 at 7:54 am
No, that’d be like comparing coffee and mocha. They are very similar tasting to me.
February 16th, 2010 at 7:55 am
For instance:
http://sonic.net/~alden/LiqueurAnise.html
February 16th, 2010 at 7:55 am
Fucking terrible doesn’t even begin to describe it.
http://www.avclub.com/articles/we-are-the-world-remake-video-released-is-fucking,38233/
February 16th, 2010 at 8:02 am
I should qualify my last statement regarding anise by noting that taste is a very quirky sense.
February 16th, 2010 at 8:02 am
*handing in two cents*
I found the fact they remade the We Are the World song strange. First of all, why a remake? What’s wrong with coming up with a new and original song for the same purpose. Second, while I don’t want to downplay what happened in Hattie, that hasn’t been the only disaster since the first song came out. What about the Tsunami in Sri Lanka? New Orleans? Why not create songs for them?
That is all.
February 16th, 2010 at 8:10 am
I’m more amazed by the painting elephant than I was with Avatar (too much hype, but still a good movie)
February 16th, 2010 at 8:29 am
That table just about defines shiny! I’m always curious as to why there’s not more people writing little apps to create quick’n'dirty NPCs, or roll for damage in Cyberpunk, stuff like that.
February 16th, 2010 at 8:30 am
(I was thinking coffee and coffee ice cream, but I realize most people don’t actually drink straight black coffee… so the coffee ice cream flavor isn’t such a big departure for them.)
February 16th, 2010 at 8:39 am
Men’s hockey starts today with USA, Canada, and Russia playing.
February 16th, 2010 at 8:40 am
Something. . . “new”. . . and “original”. . . ??
Speaking of, has anyone yet heard Mary J. Blige’s cover of Stairway to Heaven? I forgot to track it down last night. I’ll be really impressed if she’s managed to convert Stairway into her standard “my man won’t be faithful” angry song.
February 16th, 2010 at 8:43 am
This is all I could find.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8wJU1cBl2xI
February 16th, 2010 at 8:44 am
She’s pretty good. Orianthi vs Steve Vai.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G7b-_YcACuQ&feature=related
February 16th, 2010 at 8:45 am
Given the people involved it might not completely suck.
Then again….
February 16th, 2010 at 8:50 am
Curling also starts today. :)
February 16th, 2010 at 8:52 am
Glad I knew it before I saw it
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zJv5qLsLYoo
February 16th, 2010 at 8:53 am
And I think I’m off. Have a nice
February 16th, 2010 at 9:21 am
Questors episode 10 is almost finished! I just have to record and add in the credits, and write show notes. This is the first time I’ve recorded a piece of narrative fiction with (almost-)nonstop music behind it, and I’m really happy with how it turned out. The guest voice work is excellent, too! I’m so excited about this episode!
February 16th, 2010 at 9:35 am
Can’t decide on what to have for lunch today. :(
February 16th, 2010 at 9:45 am
I…. this…. it’s…. wh….
http://nerdvana.freedomblogging.com/sci-fi-fantasy/computer-engineer-barbie_mattel
February 16th, 2010 at 9:47 am
So you got my lines last night… Yeah… making up ground!
February 16th, 2010 at 9:49 am
Suddenly geek is sehr chic, Jack. Tis a passing fad.
February 16th, 2010 at 10:00 am
Come on Barbie let’s go party!
February 16th, 2010 at 10:07 am
Perfect for a James Bond movie:
http://www.boingboing.net/2010/02/13/flashlight-transform.html
February 16th, 2010 at 10:13 am
WNDR: Uh Uh Uh no…..
February 16th, 2010 at 10:24 am
I’m with Lo Pan on the geek thing. The pendulum will swing the other way. It’s only a superficial geekery-interest for superficial geekery.
Nomad Scry: Too true. I drink my coffee black. I’m confused as to why people buy “coffee” from Dunkin’ Donuts. I’m sure there’s a McDonald’s nearby. Just go and buy a damned milkshake already!
February 16th, 2010 at 10:47 am
My milkshake brings all the boys to McDonalds.
Tight curling today!
February 16th, 2010 at 10:53 am
http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2006/02/10/thing-a-week-20-curl/
February 16th, 2010 at 10:56 am
As a part-time coffee drinker, I occasionally enjoy a Dunkins Light and Sweet.
I guess I just set up an “I like my coffee like I like my women” joke. . .
February 16th, 2010 at 10:57 am
I like my curling like I like my women: slow and frigid.
February 16th, 2010 at 10:58 am
“I like my coffee black just like my metal”
February 16th, 2010 at 11:00 am
Warm it up, Jack
‘I’m about to’
Warm it up, JAck
‘Dats what I was born to do’
February 16th, 2010 at 11:04 am
CP: Headlines — One Be Lo
February 16th, 2010 at 11:06 am
Ooops.
http://oddlyspecific.com/2010/02/funny-signs-note-the-braille/
February 16th, 2010 at 11:09 am
No sense of humor.
http://failblog.org/2010/02/15/detention-fail/
February 16th, 2010 at 11:11 am
Work is a real slog today.
February 16th, 2010 at 11:17 am
CP: Stitches — Orgy
February 16th, 2010 at 11:29 am
I be Lo!
Wow on the braille….
February 16th, 2010 at 11:36 am
I am Wolf hear me howl!
February 16th, 2010 at 11:41 am
If you can dodge a wrench…
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2010/extramustard/hotclicks/02/15/worlds-largest-dodgeball-game/index.html?eref=sihp
February 16th, 2010 at 11:43 am
Germany kicks ass. Plus I think my new favorite Olympian is German. And by that I mean I think shes my favorite. I know shes German.
February 16th, 2010 at 11:45 am
ditto…. I know the real reason you sent that link was to inform us that Kaley Cuoco is in the new issue of Maxim ;)
February 16th, 2010 at 11:48 am
A Penny for you thoughts.
February 16th, 2010 at 11:49 am
ditto wins. Period.
February 16th, 2010 at 11:49 am
Lo Pan: Which German?
February 16th, 2010 at 11:50 am
Hang on, ditto…. ill find
February 16th, 2010 at 11:52 am
Magdalena Neuner. Biathalon. Pretty girls with rifles ftw
February 16th, 2010 at 11:57 am
Girls with guns, eh? I can understand that. :)
February 16th, 2010 at 12:17 pm
CP: Next To You — The Police
February 16th, 2010 at 12:40 pm
Sad Melty Bunnies – Welcome them to winter in Arizona, shall we?
http://twitpic.com/13m807
February 16th, 2010 at 12:43 pm
N! NE! NEH! NNNNOOOOOO!!!NAHAH!!!!!BAHBAHBAHBAHBAHBAHBAHBAHBAH!!!
http://www.toplessrobot.com/2010/02/half-man_half-pillow_all_sparkly_nightmare_fuel.php
February 16th, 2010 at 12:50 pm
Girls on flim.
Girls on flim.
February 16th, 2010 at 12:55 pm
Arg! Brain Bleach!
February 16th, 2010 at 1:09 pm
That pillow will probably get more action than all of us put together.
February 16th, 2010 at 1:11 pm
*suddenly saddened*
February 16th, 2010 at 1:13 pm
No.
February 16th, 2010 at 1:18 pm
Bring in the Lonely Hearts Kazoo Band.
February 16th, 2010 at 1:19 pm
… we hope you have enjoyed the no-show.
February 16th, 2010 at 1:36 pm
“Owner of a lonely heart”
zzzt zz zt zzt zt
“Owner of a lonely heart”
zzzt zz zt zzt zt
“Much better than – a
Owner of a broken heart”
zzzt zz zt zzt zt
February 16th, 2010 at 1:36 pm
YES!
February 16th, 2010 at 1:38 pm
Rhettro FTW!
February 16th, 2010 at 1:41 pm
I might have to find my 90125 cassette now.
February 16th, 2010 at 2:33 pm
BLAST OFF!
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1164/548065467_655366d248.jpg
February 16th, 2010 at 2:58 pm
US (Men’s) nicely handles Switzerland with a 3-1 win, despite a sloppy 3rd period.
February 16th, 2010 at 3:02 pm
well they also put in miller second period just for grins. usa is good, but if they medal itll be a miracle
February 16th, 2010 at 3:16 pm
Add another gold for Canada, Deadpan.
February 16th, 2010 at 3:22 pm
in what?
February 16th, 2010 at 3:26 pm
This is the part of the Olympics where Germany will start to pull away in the medal count with the luge and women’s speed skating and such.
February 16th, 2010 at 3:28 pm
Women’s snowboard cross
February 16th, 2010 at 3:33 pm
US still leads with 8 medals, followed by Germany with 6. Now that we have five, Canada is starting to catch up.
February 16th, 2010 at 3:34 pm
you may be pulling one off in luge right now as well
February 16th, 2010 at 3:35 pm
france has 6 also
February 16th, 2010 at 3:35 pm
Germany has 7 now. Keeping up is fun!
February 16th, 2010 at 3:37 pm
course keeping up live spoils it for tonite. ah well.
February 16th, 2010 at 3:41 pm
France may have six medals but, according to my “official” guide, none of them are silver (2 gold 4 bronze) so it put Canada in the lead in the medal race. It’s all rather confusing to me.
February 16th, 2010 at 3:47 pm
No medal in luge, Lo Pan
February 16th, 2010 at 3:51 pm
New medal standings: US 8, France 7, Germany 6, Canada 5
February 16th, 2010 at 3:54 pm
Sweet.
February 16th, 2010 at 4:00 pm
I didn’t see the game, but I think the US hockey team should have beaten the Swiss more handily than 3-1. Did anyone here pick the Swiss?
February 16th, 2010 at 4:12 pm
Jack, no.
I’m off. Time to have a butt kicking good time. No mens hockey for this bunny today
Will have to wait to see who sings – I’m betteing on Amy
February 16th, 2010 at 4:18 pm
Do we have a chart or a list of everyone’s picks? I can put something together, if necessary.
February 16th, 2010 at 5:06 pm
YAY Lost! (well the pop up video version)
damn I’ve been slacking this week on the nipples
February 16th, 2010 at 5:19 pm
Deutschland hat die führung übernommen.
Lost isnt new tonite is it?
February 16th, 2010 at 6:06 pm
I would’ve picked the Swiss, but their defense had holes in it. Ha! Ha! I kill me!
February 16th, 2010 at 6:48 pm
Just got home. I see Amy owes us a Canadian national anthem
8-0
February 16th, 2010 at 6:52 pm
Jack, I don’t have a chart per se, I printed the official schedule and then put names beside them. I can also put something together tomorrow if you’d prefer. (I just seem to have more time)
PDF?
February 16th, 2010 at 7:37 pm
Yeah, otherwise Bunny will just start posting random national anthem demands of people :)
I think Justa Joe owes us one for Jamaica, doesn’t he?
February 16th, 2010 at 8:37 pm
Yeah, I kind of expected I would. I’ll get on that either just before I go to bed tonight or sometime tomorrow, Bunny. :-)
February 16th, 2010 at 9:51 pm
My prelim game is tonight. I think. Time zones and stuff.
February 16th, 2010 at 10:15 pm
Good night, Pan.
February 16th, 2010 at 11:25 pm
It looks like Russia 4 – Latvia 0 right now.
Grrr.
February 16th, 2010 at 11:25 pm
Amy:
WAKE UP!
=D
February 17th, 2010 at 1:23 am
Doom lost. 8-2.
February 17th, 2010 at 1:26 am
Tomorrow:
Men’s Finland vs Belarus
Women’s Canada vs Sweden
Men’s Sweden vs Germany
Women’s Slovakia vs Switzerland
Men’s Czech vs Slovakia
Who is up besides ditto and TEB?
February 17th, 2010 at 2:19 am
Break out the Deerstalkers it will soon be international pipe smoking day:
http://www.ipsd.eu/
February 17th, 2010 at 2:29 am
A science experiment you can eat afterwards:
http://m.gizmodo.com/site?t=huZzWtpAYfp32nND7VHUHA&sid=gizmodoip
February 17th, 2010 at 6:39 am
Morning Pan!
It’s snowing. I don’t think I approve.
February 17th, 2010 at 6:44 am
Amy: No hurries. I don’t think we’re on any kind of schedule
Scry: There are people associated with today’s game, but none of them are associated with each other so nothing on the line today:
Belarus – Ed
Canada – ditto & TEB
Slovakia (men) – Jack
I have noticed, looking at the schedule, while I had Ed go with Belarus, he doesn’t seem to be against anybody unless he makes it to the finals. Does anybody want to take either Finland, Sweden or Germany to give him a nemesis?
I’ll do up a schedule today and pop it off to Jack and put it on the FB page
February 17th, 2010 at 6:47 am
I’ll take Finland TEB.
February 17th, 2010 at 6:50 am
I’ll take Germany. Bunny.
Now how do I get these skates on my paws…
February 17th, 2010 at 6:57 am
Judging by your teeth..very carefully Wolf.
February 17th, 2010 at 6:57 am
Cool! We’ll have most of the countries covered.
Give me half an hour and I’ll have something up.
February 17th, 2010 at 6:59 am
Tangent-
You know what this season of Lost is like so far? Its like finding a girl that not only swallows but thanks you for letting her afterwards. Oh my…
February 17th, 2010 at 7:17 am
Dolph Lundgren. International man of awesomeness and teh_funnies.
http://www.toplessrobot.com/2010/02/dolph_lundgrens_odyssey_of_awesomeness_continues.php
February 17th, 2010 at 7:21 am
This is better this is better this is better this is better
http://www.toplessrobot.com/2010/02/dolph_lundgren_greatest_man_alive.php
February 17th, 2010 at 7:40 am
Ok, I put the schedule on the FB page, but FB blurs the image so I’ve also put it on my Flickr http://www.flickr.com/photos/41443866@N04/4365573102/
I’ve circled the person who had to do an anthem (right now just Amy) I’ll update it regularly. Don’t forget, you’re only doing the anthem of the opposing team if it has been chosen by another person.
February 17th, 2010 at 7:42 am
Here’s the FaceBook Page. I’ll also send a copy to Jack to do with as he please. If you want a PDF drop me a note and I’ll send you one.
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/photo.php?pid=743069&o=all&op=1&view=all&subj=120673555584&aid=-1&id=1650668431
February 17th, 2010 at 7:43 am
Ok, WP didn’t like that link. Try this one: http://tinyurl.com/ydkfgzz
February 17th, 2010 at 7:44 am
Now I have work to do
February 17th, 2010 at 7:45 am
If you want to change the way the schedule looks, feel free. JFS is the graphic artist. I work with basics
February 17th, 2010 at 7:53 am
Song writer of “Suzie Q” passed away yesterday.
http://www.exploremusic.com/legends-of-classic-rock/2010-02-16/Suzie-Q-songwriter-dies
The Knack lead singer and co-writer of “My Sharona” also passed away.
http://www.canadaeast.com/entertainment/article/954403
February 17th, 2010 at 7:53 am
I was going to take Sweden because I used to IM with a totally hawt guy there.
Is that a good enough reason?
Do I have to actually watch the Olympics to participate? I haven’t looked at my TV in days..
February 17th, 2010 at 7:54 am
Lo Pan. While his taste in movies and videos may be questionable, Dolf Lungren is amazing intelligent. Doesn’t he have a masters in chemistry and speak something like a dozen different languages.
I guess I’m strange but I find that incredibly sexy. Way more over his looks and taste in movies.
February 17th, 2010 at 7:55 am
No you don’t have to participate, Cj.
Sweden Men’s, Women’s or both? I’ll do it effective today so you don’t have to deal with past games.
Now I have to redo my chart.
February 17th, 2010 at 7:55 am
I meant, you don’t have to watch to participate. I’ll wake up some time soon
February 17th, 2010 at 7:59 am
TEB: You can pen me down for any untaken team.
February 17th, 2010 at 8:01 am
The 10 greatest songs about Curling!
http://www.chartattack.com/features/79391/10-songs-about-curling
Check out “Tournament of Hearts” by The Weakerthans.
February 17th, 2010 at 8:02 am
ditto, does that mean you don’t want Canada any more? That’s who you wanted before. Or are you looking to support two teams?
February 17th, 2010 at 8:04 am
I’ll support 2 teams if it makes the competition more fun. Or I’ll just sing for the underdog. Whichever you think is more fun.
I’m still only rooting for Canada, of course, and a Canada vs USA final. :)
February 17th, 2010 at 8:07 am
Good late morning, Pan. No, I haven’t regained access at work. I slept in and am getting ready to head in shortly. felt craptastic last night, but I think the extra sleep has helped me from sliding down hill.
Thanks for the graphics, TEB. As for my nemesi (nemesises? nemesises? hell firefox doesn’t even know) I shall look forward to hearing those golden pipes :)
February 17th, 2010 at 8:08 am
Why don’t I put you down for Men’s Czech Republic?
I’ll adjust the chart now.
February 17th, 2010 at 8:09 am
TEB: Perfect. I’m sure it will be crazy to sing it. :)
February 17th, 2010 at 8:13 am
Here’s the new schedule: http://www.flickr.com/photos/41443866@N04/4364902871/
February 17th, 2010 at 8:15 am
Cj, I just put you in for the men’s. Let’s face it, the women’s is really only Canada and US.
February 17th, 2010 at 8:16 am
The updated schedule is on the FB page. Again, if you want a copy in either PDF or Word 2007, drop me a line and I’ll shoot you a copy
February 17th, 2010 at 8:23 am
Now, with new participants, that means every game today (mens) has something on the line. This should be fun.
February 17th, 2010 at 8:24 am
TEB: Send me one, please. :)
February 17th, 2010 at 8:32 am
Done, ditto.
February 17th, 2010 at 8:46 am
Time to shovel the sidewalk. Oh, Joy.
February 17th, 2010 at 8:55 am
Oh boy. We’re certainly going to have a pile of mangled anthems now.
February 17th, 2010 at 8:55 am
kind of funny seeing it listed as:
Lo Pan VS Switzerland
February 17th, 2010 at 8:59 am
Ive ALWAYS wanted to invade the Swiss!
February 17th, 2010 at 9:02 am
I don’t know how the heck I missed it but I’m listening to WR#48 on my deskbox and just heard the Wolf say that Quarter Share is getting a print edition.
Hell, sweet.
February 17th, 2010 at 9:09 am
You know what would be cool…a quick look activity list for :pan
Like, paloozas, content ideas (re: stolen rap lyrics) and the like.
February 17th, 2010 at 9:11 am
I can’t handle all of the colors and charts and names and teams and countries and multi-syllabic last names and
February 17th, 2010 at 9:14 am
Hi DP!
I miss you guys! I am missing the Olympics too, so thanks for the commentary!
I maybe stepped in it a bit with some of you over on FB with a political comment. It certainly wasn’t personal, or directed at anyone specific.
My mind, it boils.
XOX
February 17th, 2010 at 9:16 am
Oh EssBee… whatchu do now? ;P
I like Jeremy’s idea.
February 17th, 2010 at 9:21 am
Capitol idea, Jeremy.
Czech vs. Slovakia tonight. I think I’m doomed.
February 17th, 2010 at 9:27 am
Yeah NS I watch the podcast world so you won’t have too.
February 17th, 2010 at 9:29 am
It better stop snowing. I’m not shovelling again today.
February 17th, 2010 at 9:29 am
Hi, Lo! Just threw out a smartass comment about the politics around substance abuse that probably could have been a little classier. I might not be the classiest broad on earth . . .
February 17th, 2010 at 9:31 am
EssBee – What arae you talking about… You have class.. more class than some wolves around here….
February 17th, 2010 at 9:35 am
I thought substance abuse was always classy?
February 17th, 2010 at 9:37 am
I’m just saying that the comment went over like a fart in church.
Classy and sassy.
February 17th, 2010 at 9:38 am
Oh you said the POLITICS around… meh. When it comes to politics all bets are off so I’m sure no worries.
February 17th, 2010 at 9:38 am
Well now I kinda wish I was back on Facebook. Almost….
February 17th, 2010 at 9:39 am
Facebook me, Lo Pan, please Facebook me.
February 17th, 2010 at 9:41 am
Speaking of politics – - can we stop seeing headlines every time Palin emits some kind of nasally whine about something?
It’s all just billiard balls.
February 17th, 2010 at 9:47 am
Damn now I have an itch…
February 17th, 2010 at 9:50 am
Bbbbbbbbut I closed my account months ago…… I’m not on FB anymore.
My gmail is mr.david.lo.pan tho. Do it.
February 17th, 2010 at 9:51 am
Its fun when Palin and balls come together in comments.
February 17th, 2010 at 10:10 am
Who knew Dolph was still alive? I will lose.
February 17th, 2010 at 10:16 am
I hate my office.
February 17th, 2010 at 10:21 am
I hate my job
February 17th, 2010 at 10:22 am
CP: Nemesis – Shriekback
February 17th, 2010 at 10:26 am
One in the same, Wolf.
February 17th, 2010 at 10:38 am
CW: 30Rock S01E03
I’d rather be watching Lost but this will do
February 17th, 2010 at 11:00 am
I hate that I’m incapable of hate.
February 17th, 2010 at 11:02 am
I hate that Cj thinks she’s incapable of hate.
February 17th, 2010 at 11:08 am
I think Cj’s hot…
February 17th, 2010 at 11:20 am
I think Cj’s hot too…
February 17th, 2010 at 11:26 am
CP: Another One Bites The Dust — Queen
February 17th, 2010 at 11:29 am
Cj = hawt
February 17th, 2010 at 11:33 am
My job would be perfect for just one thing, the punters.
Old bus driver joke..boom! boom!
Third on the Cj is hot.
February 17th, 2010 at 11:34 am
Or fourth even.
February 17th, 2010 at 11:40 am
ZP is underwhelmed by Mass Effect 2:
http://www.escapistmagazine.com/videos/view/zero-punctuation/1461-Mass-Effect-2
February 17th, 2010 at 11:57 am
CP: See You Later Alligator – Dr Feelgood
February 17th, 2010 at 11:58 am
No surprise there. :)
Personally, I’m finding ME2 to be even better than ME1.
February 17th, 2010 at 12:04 pm
CP: Common People – Pulp
February 17th, 2010 at 12:06 pm
CP I’m Moving On – Rascal Flatts
February 17th, 2010 at 12:10 pm
CP: Going Down Slow – Eric Bibb
February 17th, 2010 at 12:11 pm
I can’t wait to play ME2, even if it has less nudity than ME1.
February 17th, 2010 at 12:16 pm
CP: Fishin’ Blues – Taj Mahal
February 17th, 2010 at 12:21 pm
CP: I’m Your Hoochie Coochie Man – Manfred Mann
February 17th, 2010 at 12:23 pm
lol. Freedom is not Free.
http://friendsofirony.com/2010/02/17/ironic-photos-freedoms-not-free/
February 17th, 2010 at 12:25 pm
Finland vs Belarus on right now. Score 1-0 for Finland halfway through the first.
Rhettro, there may be less nudity but ther is more swearing in ME2. Also, at one point during my alien/human relationship I was told at one point “don’t ingest”.
February 17th, 2010 at 12:25 pm
CP: Yeh, Yeh – Georgie Fame and the Blue Flames
February 17th, 2010 at 12:26 pm
New favorite Olympian name – Johanna SCHNARF.
February 17th, 2010 at 12:27 pm
My Next Random 5:
Bohemian Financial Rhapsody – Geoff Smith
Boogie Woogie Fiddle Country Blues – The Charlie Daniels Band
Fish Heads – Barnes & Barnes
Nashville – Grady Nichols (Local Jazz performer)
Disco Duck – Rick Dees and his cast of idiots
February 17th, 2010 at 12:27 pm
ditto, theres a hefty fuuuuckin fee.
February 17th, 2010 at 12:28 pm
I would probably be done ME2 if my computer didn’t keep crashing. Only got in half an hour today before I was forced to stop. Decided to watch the hockey game instead of trying it again.
February 17th, 2010 at 12:31 pm
CP: I’ve Got A Rock ‘n’ Roll Heart – Eric Clapton
February 17th, 2010 at 12:33 pm
CP: Boots Of Chinese Plastic — The Pretenders
February 17th, 2010 at 12:36 pm
2-0
February 17th, 2010 at 12:53 pm
CP: Baker Street – Gerry Rafferty
February 17th, 2010 at 1:01 pm
2-1 Ed you’re not out of this yet.
February 17th, 2010 at 1:08 pm
CP: Fingertips — Poe
February 17th, 2010 at 1:08 pm
Not that I’m routing against Ed, but I am curious what the Belarus anthem sounds like. :)
February 17th, 2010 at 1:10 pm
Come on Finland!!!!!!!!!!!!
February 17th, 2010 at 1:13 pm
Go Finland! :)
February 17th, 2010 at 1:14 pm
CP: Get It Right Next Time – Gerry Rafferty
February 17th, 2010 at 1:17 pm
CP: New Frontier – Donald Fagen
February 17th, 2010 at 1:18 pm
Ah, but you have it backwards. If Finland wins, Ed would be singing the Finnish national anthem. If Finland loses, Vanamonde will sing the Belarus anthem.
February 17th, 2010 at 1:21 pm
D’oh! You are right, Bunny.
Go Belarus!!!! :)
February 17th, 2010 at 1:24 pm
CP: The Queen Is Dead — The Smiths
February 17th, 2010 at 1:24 pm
February 17th, 2010 at 1:25 pm
Group hug!!! *opens arms wide*
February 17th, 2010 at 1:26 pm
3-1 Finland right now.
February 17th, 2010 at 1:27 pm
3-1 to Finland
February 17th, 2010 at 1:27 pm
Yah!
February 17th, 2010 at 1:27 pm
Surely you ingest?
February 17th, 2010 at 1:28 pm
Go Cj!
February 17th, 2010 at 1:29 pm
Whether or not I ingest is my own business
February 17th, 2010 at 1:31 pm
So, if Finland ingests then Ed will sing Cj?
The crossing of the streams is leaving me confused.
February 17th, 2010 at 1:33 pm
freedom costs a buck 0 5…
February 17th, 2010 at 1:33 pm
god bless you, reaper.
February 17th, 2010 at 1:36 pm
and same to you lo. I LOLed again.
In my new work space I can’t see the funny looks I might be getting form LOLing (seemingly) randomly
February 17th, 2010 at 1:38 pm
CP: Theme from Harry’s Game – Clannad
February 17th, 2010 at 1:39 pm
WHEN YOU WATCHIN LOST YA BASTARD?!?!?!?!? We gotta chat bout it….
U.S. ski team decided to not only show up, but kick some ass today.
February 17th, 2010 at 1:44 pm
4-1 Sorry Ed.
February 17th, 2010 at 1:45 pm
I very english expression there Lo, you would fit right in at a UK footie match…
February 17th, 2010 at 1:46 pm
Go go Valtteri:
http://winterolympics.external.bbc.co.uk/athletes/athlete=32690779/index.html
February 17th, 2010 at 1:47 pm
I’ll watch tonight unless something comes up. other wise at lunch tomorrow that seams like way to long to wait
February 17th, 2010 at 1:48 pm
Lo, I’m caught up (‘cept last night — LOL on the swallowing/thank you comment) – send me a Wave discussion invite.
Oh my . . .
February 17th, 2010 at 1:48 pm
I would advise the english translation of the swedish version of the poem that is the Finnish national anthem Ed.
cough
February 17th, 2010 at 1:55 pm
Thanks Van!
February 17th, 2010 at 1:56 pm
K then we chat tomorrow perchance. EssBee Ill send ya that
February 17th, 2010 at 2:05 pm
Bunny’s went alseep.
5-1 to Finland
February 17th, 2010 at 2:11 pm
For Lost fans:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/grickle/sets/72157623448579552/
Are we surfing a spoilerized Wave about Lost?
For everyone:
http://www.fubiz.net/2010/02/09/start-wars/
February 17th, 2010 at 2:18 pm
CP: Mission Impossible theme – The City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra
February 17th, 2010 at 2:21 pm
Theres indeed a spoiler free wave, Jack. Youre set up for it.
February 17th, 2010 at 2:21 pm
Those SW pics pretty well kick ass
February 17th, 2010 at 2:33 pm
Sorry, I was fighting geth.
Yes, Ed will have to submit some form of the Finnish national anthem.
Also, I see the US has surpassed Germany with ten medals.
Whew. I think I’m caught up now.
February 17th, 2010 at 3:06 pm
Fflippung through the channels. I see women’s hockey, Canada is beating on Sweden 5-0. I’m not sure what period they are in.
February 17th, 2010 at 3:08 pm
Those Canadian les . . . female athletes kick ass.
February 17th, 2010 at 3:13 pm
Oh EssBee.. YOU! SO QUAZY!!!!
I was gonna make a “period” and “women” joke just now, buuuuuuuuuuuut I’m smarter than that.
February 17th, 2010 at 3:21 pm
“but I’m smarter than that”. Since when? *ducks*
February 17th, 2010 at 3:23 pm
It really is the mandatory women’s hockey joke. Don’t just let it lie there. Ain’t those Canadian lesb . . . athletes women too?! Come ON.
February 17th, 2010 at 3:29 pm
Oh ha, Bunny. Oh ha ha ha.
Come on what, EssBee?
February 17th, 2010 at 3:32 pm
Oh and it can just lie there… I’ll only be a couple minutes….
February 17th, 2010 at 3:38 pm
Gees, you turn your back on those Canadian women and suddenly it’s 8-0
February 17th, 2010 at 3:40 pm
2/17/10 – Bunny turns her back on the Canadian women. Little did she know, they were ON that period. Suddenly, it’s 8-0.
It’s just not that funny coming from a girl, is it?
February 17th, 2010 at 3:41 pm
Ok, I’m off for a while. Gotta get supper started.
February 17th, 2010 at 3:58 pm
Hmm, Finland eh? Time to be evil :)
February 17th, 2010 at 4:23 pm
Well said, Ed! I’m looking forward to it.
February 17th, 2010 at 4:26 pm
I expect a strong Finnish from Ed.
February 17th, 2010 at 4:30 pm
FINNISH HIM!
February 17th, 2010 at 4:36 pm
And Sweden is finaly on the board. Current score is 13-1 for Canada.
February 17th, 2010 at 4:44 pm
I leave to go home to get drunk and this board goes all to hell. Definninishly has gone to hell.
February 17th, 2010 at 4:45 pm
Just bought Dragon Wars for 3$. Oh this is gonna be awesome.
February 17th, 2010 at 4:58 pm
reading through quickly I saw a lot of scores, the Canadian National Anthem will be sung, WNDR hates his job, has an itch, and CJ is hot (hawt). I need to stop waiting so long before popping my head back in here.
February 17th, 2010 at 5:15 pm
You’re all caught up, JR.
Okay, gamers. Sly B and I purchased a PS3 so we could stream content from Netflix (thanks, Ed, btw, for the Bluray advice a few weeks ago). What game should virgin gamers start with?
February 17th, 2010 at 5:30 pm
What sort of games do you like Essbee?
February 17th, 2010 at 5:37 pm
I like RPGs, and I like lots of different board games.
February 17th, 2010 at 6:16 pm
Beat me outta me.
February 17th, 2010 at 6:23 pm
BTW, new set from Saturday up here: http://www.x-dezyn.com/2010/02/dj-set-night-moves-2-13/
I broke it into 2 pieces for greater accessibility. There are some sweet new tracks in it too.
February 17th, 2010 at 6:28 pm
I shall have to defer on game recommendations. As I declared before, I’m pretty much strictly a PC gamer. I know very little about what’s going on in console gaming, much less PS3 specific.
February 17th, 2010 at 6:47 pm
EssBee: I highly recommend Uncharted on PS3. I hear Unchared 2 is even better but I haven’t played it yet. This is a shooter adventure series.
February 17th, 2010 at 6:49 pm
Shani Davis becomes first in history to defend the 1000 meter in Men’s Speed Skating. Thats kinda pretty damn impressive.
February 17th, 2010 at 6:50 pm
I love your sex, Jeremy! Er… sets. I mean I love your sets.
February 17th, 2010 at 6:56 pm
Thanks, ditto!
February 17th, 2010 at 7:15 pm
Re: Freedom is not Free.
The title on the actual picture is Freedom’s not free. This annoys the living f%#$ out of me. By making Freedom a possessive, it must have something to possess. Freedom’s WHAT is not free? (this ignores the fact that freedom can’t really possess anything to begin with) And don’t give me any of this “they just made a conjunction out of ‘freedom’ and ‘is’” crap. That’s still piss poor English. Sorry, grammar fascist on the loose. Somebody slap me.
CW: Better Off Ted – The more evil your particular Evil Inc. employer is, the funnier this show gets.
February 17th, 2010 at 8:20 pm
Freedom != Free
Better?
February 17th, 2010 at 8:22 pm
Van: Digging on Enya’s siblings?
February 17th, 2010 at 8:28 pm
EssBee: I don’t have a PS3, but when I do get one, the first game I am checking out will be Little Big Planet. I want a PS3 for that game. I just hope I’m not too disappointed when I get one. In another year. Or two.
February 17th, 2010 at 8:43 pm
Oh wait, tis Thursday (for me.) That means I have to say something superb that will never be seen. Cuz, ya know, it sucks to be me.
Damn, I almost said that with a straight face. =D
February 17th, 2010 at 9:32 pm
Oh and I have this to say, but I’m not sure where to put it.
Sorry.
“All I know is that for the past 12 years (exempting the six months I was jobless after a move), my employers has mandated routine drug testing. At this point, I am accustomed to them and to the idea that people have to pee in a cup periodically.”
February 17th, 2010 at 10:14 pm
Grammar’s not easy.
February 17th, 2010 at 10:41 pm
February 17th, 2010 at 10:41 pm
February 17th, 2010 at 10:41 pm
:900:
February 17th, 2010 at 11:19 pm
U-S-A! U-S-A! U-S-A! U-S-A! We have the most incredible snowboard-trick-performers in the WORLD!!!
(Night, Pan!) :-D
February 18th, 2010 at 6:53 am
Ack. I my printer ran out of toner. Must locate more…