Jack Mangans Deadpan 155: Social Media Bleah
un-Bleah Show Notes.
Jack Mangans Deadpan 155: Social Media Bleah
Jack Mangan is The Seventh Victim
Three weeks til the Deadpanmmmm meetup. (March 11(ish) to 14th(ish) is the Deadpanmmmm meetup.) Are you coming?
Promo – Tuning in to SciFi TV (http://tuningintoscifitv.com/)
Broken Lyrics Challenge by Paul Maki
Cj got one point from last challenge
Polite rap songs
“The Shave” – Claudine
Vanamonde reads the Finnish national anthem
The Troll Master calls Jack
Stolen Paragraphs – Ed from Texas
Jack reads More Polite Rap
Rich Sigfrit discusses the podcasters webathon to raise money for Sonic Boom, Tee Morris’ daughter. Tee’s wife and Sonic’s mother passed away recently. Tune in to theboomeffect.org on February 27th. There are even some bid item up now. Please help in any way you can. (www.theboomeffect.org)
Jack’s Big Doll House
“The Marriage Without Us” – Claudine
Greasy Nipples
Nomad Scry (first comment of the week)
Lo Pan
Usedhair
Outro Babble
Send in content: 206-350-Tomi (8664) or e-mail: sphericaljackmatgmaildotcom
Closing music – Circle of Doom
Troll Master Orgo has something more to add
February 17th, 2010 at 11:08 pm
Best if used before 2012.
February 17th, 2010 at 11:12 pm
Jack: I wanted to say :901: but did not want to disturb the wonderful symmetry you had going there. So I held my finger.
See? That’s my finger. And I’m holding it.
February 17th, 2010 at 11:15 pm
Morning Pan, dentist today, ugh!
February 17th, 2010 at 11:20 pm
Symmetry that I just destroyed because I didn’t see the new post here until it was too late… I’m really sorry, NS. :(
Anyway, what I posted over there was: 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 17th, 2010 at 11:21 pm
Morn Van, condolences on the dentist.
February 17th, 2010 at 11:23 pm
*LOL’ing @ Amy*
Night Amy.
February 17th, 2010 at 11:27 pm
:) Night, NS!
February 17th, 2010 at 11:56 pm
Apparently the company I now work for loves me.
I’m gettin’ a raise.
go me
chant chant
I one the “become a full-time employee with benefits” award today. (two weeks early, I might add)
February 17th, 2010 at 11:58 pm
I however lost the award for homophone use.
-one +won
February 18th, 2010 at 12:27 am
One to look out for Essbee if you can get it cheap:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Valkyrie_of_the_Battlefield
February 18th, 2010 at 2:12 am
It could be worse Vanamonde. I had to take my cat to the Dentist this past Monday. He had to have two teeth removed. I’ve given him pain killers every twelve hours for the past two and a half days. No fun for kitty but only one more dose to go.
February 18th, 2010 at 2:46 am
Oh and an action game I really enjoyed was Mirror’s Edge:
http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mirror’s_Edge?wasRedirected=true
a game with a female protangonist who isn’t top heavy.
February 18th, 2010 at 3:09 am
Ah, I had forgotten about Mirror’s Edge. That was one that I definitely want to check out (someday (when I start gaming again.))
What was the one that no one liked, Heavenly Sword? That one looked interesting too. Unless it is God of War style gameplay, in which case… run away!
February 18th, 2010 at 3:09 am
Hm, I guess I should specify that the God of War that I played was on the PSP and probably is not indicative of the full on PS2 experience.
February 18th, 2010 at 3:10 am
Cj! Hooray for raises and full timedness!
February 18th, 2010 at 3:43 am
And, here we go again….
Congrats to CJ! Apparently they finally got the memo that CJ is Hawt!
And, also, my condolences to the dentist….no, wait wait ON the dentist :)
February 18th, 2010 at 4:20 am
Just because grammar is hard, that’s no reason for us to kill it:
http://www.creators.com/comics/speed-bump.html
February 18th, 2010 at 5:06 am
Morning Pan,
CP: Dead Pan 155
February 18th, 2010 at 5:19 am
Go Cj!!
Thanks for the game recommendations, all!
NS, I hear the mandatory job dope testing argument.
Good morning, you beautiful mfers.
February 18th, 2010 at 5:24 am
Morning -
February 18th, 2010 at 5:29 am
GO CJ THE HAWT!!!!!
you da (wo)man
February 18th, 2010 at 5:46 am
Morning Deadpan!!
How are my warblers today? Here are the current standings with the anthems they need to do:
Amy – Canada
Ed – Finland
WndrWolf – Sweden
Jack – Czech Republic
Good luck! I’m sure I speak for all of us when I say, I look forward to mocking you
February 18th, 2010 at 5:47 am
I’ll get a new schedule up sometime today. I’ve made a few cosmetic changes to it as well.
And… GO Cj!!!! YOU DA BOMB!!!
February 18th, 2010 at 5:50 am
Oh yeah. Jack, my show notes are bleah! Often full of errors maybe, but never Bleah
February 18th, 2010 at 5:58 am
Ya know… someone needs to beat Canada. Just so we can hear that Bunny singing.
I have a funny feeling she’s the only one who won’t be toeing the line though.
February 18th, 2010 at 6:03 am
Go Me!
February 18th, 2010 at 6:04 am
Trust me Scry when I say you really don’t want to hear me sing. Ears bleed.
February 18th, 2010 at 6:05 am
In MNSHO, crying doom on (English) grammar is kind of silly. As long as this is a living language, the grammar will also be a living, changing, growing thing. Trying to determine the rules is part of the fun because those rules are (slowly) changing all the time. Who knows what our writing will look like in 50 or a 100 years? 200 years?
Just look back to see what comes next.
(I thought I was reading recently that the use of the apostrophe to denote possession is a fairly recent innovation. Amazing!)
February 18th, 2010 at 6:07 am
Wasn’t that you who did the Warriors come out to play bit last time around? Sounded fine to me.
(Then again, I listen to podcast for 5 hours a day. I may be insane.)
February 18th, 2010 at 6:07 am
Ok, now I have the chance. Time to listen to the episode and work on “bleah” show notes.
February 18th, 2010 at 6:07 am
Sorry Scry, wasn’t me.
February 18th, 2010 at 6:22 am
CJ, Excellent news on the job. Now all you need is a raise!
*listening to the Deadpan* Heh, there goes my Bogart impression…
February 18th, 2010 at 6:23 am
Well, I know Amy and Cj’s voices pretty well, but I’m less familiar with EssBee and yours. So perhaps I’m confabulating the two of you.
And if confabulating isn’t the correct usage… I don’t care. It sounded awesome.
;)
February 18th, 2010 at 6:24 am
Dun dun dun!
February 18th, 2010 at 6:40 am
Really? Ugh. I should have know the one from NPH.
Especially since I have never heard -of- any of the others. =)
February 18th, 2010 at 6:44 am
ZOMG!! I need a minute . . .
Cj followed by Van
Um . . .
Let’s just say Van put a nice Finnish on that one for me.
. . .
February 18th, 2010 at 6:52 am
Kick ass
http://super7store.com/stormtrooper.html
CP: Some podcast that has DEAD in the title…….
February 18th, 2010 at 6:54 am
Ack. My printer ran out of toner. Must locate more…
February 18th, 2010 at 6:57 am
hmmm nope, that wasn’t me. I wasn’t in this episode, but Dan asked if that was me also. Apparently I sound like someone!
And thanks for all the congrats. I’m fairly pleased with myself.
February 18th, 2010 at 6:59 am
Oops! I feel so dirty! Okay, mystery woman — *swoooon*
Cj, you should totally read that. Then Van should read another anything. Weekly.
February 18th, 2010 at 7:00 am
Jack, I too thought it was Cj. Please change the name on the show notes to whomever it really was. I won’t post on the FB page until it’s corrected
February 18th, 2010 at 7:01 am
Maybe it was Lady J?
February 18th, 2010 at 7:03 am
This is a lot more fun when I don’t wait until I can’t remember what the nipples were all about.
Good night elephants and moons and you.
February 18th, 2010 at 7:03 am
Polite Rap Lyrics is my new favorite segment.
I also now have Youre Not From Brighton running thru my head.
February 18th, 2010 at 7:08 am
It was a great episode, Jack. Very fun.
February 18th, 2010 at 7:19 am
BTW, Jack was wrong. It’s only three weeks to the mmmmmmeetup, not a month.
February 18th, 2010 at 7:25 am
Well Wolfman was very old school, even the acting was hammy from the lead actor.
As to accents, apart from De Toro and Weavering’s everybody else had various UK regional accents.
But great fun and worth checking out.
February 18th, 2010 at 7:30 am
I enjoyed Wolfman
February 18th, 2010 at 7:31 am
Wow! The sun has come out! For the first time this week, I was able to shut off the light in my office.
My kitty will be happy.
February 18th, 2010 at 7:31 am
NS: I agree about living languages. You should listen to podictionary. It’s a great podcast about etymology.
February 18th, 2010 at 7:31 am
Is that the movie about my grandfather?
February 18th, 2010 at 7:33 am
I agree with Lo Pan. Well done, Jack, on the Polite Rap Lyrics.
BLC #3 was obvious.
Ed: Minor nit. You weren’t reading from the novelization since the book was written first. The movie was made years later.
February 18th, 2010 at 7:35 am
Boob effect?
February 18th, 2010 at 7:35 am
Should be an interesting day in hockey today. :)
February 18th, 2010 at 7:37 am
TEB – Germany lost to Sweden? Who had Sweden?
February 18th, 2010 at 7:39 am
Wolf: I think that was Cj.
February 18th, 2010 at 7:40 am
3 weeks????
Holy crap!
Is there anyone here who isn’t my facebook friend? I’m sending out invites for the Saturday event.
If you don’t have me, please send me a request: http://www.facebook.com/cherylyn
February 18th, 2010 at 7:42 am
More like great, great, great grandfather, Wolf.
February 18th, 2010 at 7:44 am
Cj, did have Sweden. I’ll send you a new list Wolf. There were minor errors in the last one.
February 18th, 2010 at 7:48 am
Cj said, “If you don’t have me, please send me a request”
February 18th, 2010 at 7:50 am
My grandfather died: http://www.legacy.com/can-calgary/Obituaries.asp?Page=Lifestory&PersonId=139817760
I don’t feel bad, I didn’t know him that well and, honestly didn’t see him at all in the last year and a half. He had Alzheimer and it was too weird seeing him when he didn’t recognize me at all.
February 18th, 2010 at 7:52 am
The Vatican lists their top 10 pop albums?????
http://www.exploremusic.com/wtf/2010-02-17/The-Vatican-Names-the-Beatles-Revolver-the-1-Album-of-All-Time
Not a bad list. Clearly they can separate the music from the artist(s).
February 18th, 2010 at 8:03 am
I have to go to Target… want to go to Target?
I feel the need to purchase stuffs that are located nearby at Target.
February 18th, 2010 at 8:04 am
I want to go to target! I’ve never been. For me, though, it wouldn’t be the shopping so much as the company
February 18th, 2010 at 8:08 am
Target sounds like a fun trip.
HAY EVERYONE FIELD TRIP!!!
Everyone hop in the van!
February 18th, 2010 at 8:19 am
Yes.
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/132/354749872_3df3f194d2.jpg
February 18th, 2010 at 8:20 am
Have fun at Target! Im going to the bar.
February 18th, 2010 at 8:21 am
I think I am going to need help with this one…
February 18th, 2010 at 8:23 am
Condolences on your loss TEB.
I’m stuffed full of pizza and will now have a brisk walk home.
The l is very important in that last sentence.
February 18th, 2010 at 8:25 am
My condolences, TEB.
February 18th, 2010 at 8:25 am
Lo Pan: That was scary.
February 18th, 2010 at 8:26 am
Warp Speed!
ZAP!
*thud*
http://scifiwire.com/2010/02/scientists-say-warp-speed.php
February 18th, 2010 at 8:28 am
CP: Chain Lightning — Rush
February 18th, 2010 at 8:32 am
The Braillettes?
February 18th, 2010 at 8:35 am
Ugh!
http://www.bostonherald.com/news/regional/view.bg?articleid=1233150
February 18th, 2010 at 8:36 am
cool cupcakes
http://www.steelheadstudio.com/100cupcakes/
February 18th, 2010 at 8:37 am
This is cute. Hold your mouse over any one to get a brief bio. I must admit, I know very few of them
http://www.nationalpost.com/muppets/index.html
February 18th, 2010 at 8:39 am
OMG! You’ll be humming this forevar!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WS5ER8HaIhU
February 18th, 2010 at 8:43 am
TEB, Cj, other Mmmmeetup participants: Let’s make going to Target part of the Mmmmeetup plans! I recommend Sunday, ’cause we don’t have any concrete plans for Sunday yet.
February 18th, 2010 at 8:43 am
Wow. They both read! We need to ban all books. Books are dangerous and evil. You’ll all end up as killers!!!!!
February 18th, 2010 at 8:46 am
Targé? Mais oui.
February 18th, 2010 at 8:50 am
While I’ll gladly go with the crowd. As I said, it would be for the company. Not much of a shopper.
February 18th, 2010 at 8:50 am
I will take the bunny to Target!
February 18th, 2010 at 8:51 am
What do you find at Target? Is it much different than any other store?
February 18th, 2010 at 8:53 am
TEB: I’d say it isn’t much different from Zellers. Same overall idea.
February 18th, 2010 at 8:53 am
Well, I’m off. Going shopping
Actually, need to get a new shower head for the bathroom. Ours broke.
February 18th, 2010 at 8:58 am
sounds like bunny and mr. bunny where having some fun in the shower
bow chicka wow wow
February 18th, 2010 at 9:10 am
Okay, so it was obvious… Nobody wants to go title & artist on #3 for the easy point?
February 18th, 2010 at 9:17 am
JB: First Drink of the Day — 7 Seconds of Love
February 18th, 2010 at 9:18 am
So, what do y’all think of the new wrapper on the BLC?
February 18th, 2010 at 9:18 am
Cuz I have no chance on the other 2.
February 18th, 2010 at 9:18 am
JB: I like it.
February 18th, 2010 at 9:20 am
I applaud UsedHair on the slippery grammar slope. I think he made his point real good. Real goodly.
Congrats on the raise and promotion, Cj!
Those cupcakes are fantastic, btw. #14 is the greatest bakery item I’ve ever seen.
– More –
February 18th, 2010 at 9:24 am
I agree with UsedHair. I don’t like sloppy grammar. People should learn and follow the rules of correct grammar. And learn when to properly break them.
February 18th, 2010 at 9:24 am
Now I’m heading out to lunch so I can eat while I study.
February 18th, 2010 at 9:27 am
JB: I meant to comment onpod that I really like the new one, but I doubt if you’ll ever top Fox saying “kaboom! cwash!”
The poet in this episode was Claudine.
Bunny, the show notes are never bleah :)
Is it too late to switch my Olympic hockey team from Slovakia to Russia?
February 18th, 2010 at 9:35 am
“Police seized two Dungeons & Dragons books…”
I hope the books didn’t put up too much of a fight. I wonder if they’ll be sentenced to burning…
Good.Grief.
February 18th, 2010 at 9:44 am
Amy to Target as well!
I think we can run amok through the store and have a blast.
personally I’m a fan of the dollar section.
Today I need to go to Target for very non-exiting items such as Toilet Paper, Dishwasher soap, and Napkins.
February 18th, 2010 at 9:45 am
The cupcakes are amazing!
I was waiting on edge to see the Pitfall one.. and while waiting there was Tempest! Squeee! And Scrabble!
Scattergories.. ahhhh!
Happy joy was received by viewing of cupcakes!
February 18th, 2010 at 9:45 am
^ President of the Claudine’s voice’s fan club.
February 18th, 2010 at 9:50 am
Also really awesome:
#41, #60, #72, #87, #90, #98
February 18th, 2010 at 10:34 am
wow! Busy morning here at the pan. I guess I’d better get to listening.
February 18th, 2010 at 10:39 am
1 hard boiled egg. 1 can of cream soda. HOLY CRAP does that burp smell! UGH!
Note to self, don’t mix eggs and soda.
February 18th, 2010 at 10:51 am
gag reflex activated…
February 18th, 2010 at 10:59 am
“1 hard boiled egg. 1 can of cream soda. HOLY CRAP does that burp smell! ”
roflmfao
Well done. And by well done I mean stay the hell away from me. I don’t need to smell that crap. :)
February 18th, 2010 at 11:02 am
gross.
February 18th, 2010 at 11:05 am
Throw a beer on top of the egg that will smell better…
February 18th, 2010 at 11:05 am
Then hope for a burp…
February 18th, 2010 at 11:07 am
breakfast of champions.
and by champions I mean people sitting alone.
February 18th, 2010 at 11:08 am
Claudine made steering the car a little more challenging this morning.
February 18th, 2010 at 11:09 am
The farts the next day will qualify as WMD.
February 18th, 2010 at 11:10 am
CP: When The Smoke Clears — Naja Rosa
February 18th, 2010 at 11:17 am
Oh, my . . .
February 18th, 2010 at 11:20 am
CP: Take Care Of Business — Rising Sun Quest
February 18th, 2010 at 11:25 am
CP: Bloodclot — Rancid
February 18th, 2010 at 11:30 am
I’m just wondering what’ll happen later tonight. I think Imma need a BIG match!
February 18th, 2010 at 11:33 am
Poor ol’ American Standard…
February 18th, 2010 at 11:41 am
And in the news this evening, a suburban home has apparently been destroyed in a gas explosion. News at 11.
February 18th, 2010 at 11:43 am
Blue Flame club, here I come!
February 18th, 2010 at 11:47 am
Talk about Howlin’ Mad. . .
February 18th, 2010 at 11:48 am
Fire in the hole!
February 18th, 2010 at 11:55 am
Boys are gross.
Also, when I step in it, I really, really STEP IN IT.
That is all.
February 18th, 2010 at 12:08 pm
You know what else is gross? 144.
February 18th, 2010 at 12:15 pm
A dozen dozens.
February 18th, 2010 at 12:18 pm
boy, and I thought I was gross!
February 18th, 2010 at 12:21 pm
I’m more of a baker’s dozen.
February 18th, 2010 at 12:22 pm
Thanks yall for agreeing for the grammar slippy whoops anger thingy. After all: if you can’t take time to express you self properly, don’t be bothering to.
February 18th, 2010 at 12:24 pm
Powerful with the grammar he is.
February 18th, 2010 at 12:27 pm
Theirs nothing like good grammer.
February 18th, 2010 at 12:28 pm
I agree w/ u, rhettro. The grammar, its wicked important and whatnot.
February 18th, 2010 at 12:30 pm
Gram FTW. Head splode w 1337 wrdz
lol
February 18th, 2010 at 12:51 pm
Ooops. I guess that was too much.
February 18th, 2010 at 12:57 pm
Yes. Boys are gross.
but… I love them anyway.
dammit.
February 18th, 2010 at 1:01 pm
Hey I resemble that remark
I am a boy…
February 18th, 2010 at 1:01 pm
So CJ loves me WOOT!
February 18th, 2010 at 1:03 pm
hmm…
I’m a boy
CJ Love boys
I am WNDRWolf!
I can haz grammar!
February 18th, 2010 at 1:16 pm
I rather haz cheezeberger
February 18th, 2010 at 1:18 pm
I haz eggs!
February 18th, 2010 at 1:21 pm
with green ham?
February 18th, 2010 at 1:23 pm
better than cream soad
February 18th, 2010 at 1:33 pm
yep: http://i.imgur.com/GxzeV.jpg
February 18th, 2010 at 1:34 pm
February 18th, 2010 at 1:34 pm
Green Egg SLAM!
I’ll have to record my speed reading of Green Eggs and Ham for the DeadPan. :)
February 18th, 2010 at 1:58 pm
CP: Racing The Tide — The Elders
February 18th, 2010 at 1:59 pm
Currently in men’s hockey, the US is up 3-1 over Norway.
February 18th, 2010 at 2:00 pm
http://www.templates.com/blog/olympic-pulse-top-collection-winter-olympics-wallpapers/
some cool wallpaper
Not a big fan of the Biathlon Wallpaper but not because of the rifles.
February 18th, 2010 at 2:35 pm
Hey Deadpan
Posting from my new netbook. It’s a good thing my hubby loves me. There’s going to be some serious eye rolling when he comes home to discover I bought a net book. If I’m not here tomorrow, then you know I didn’t survive the experience.
February 18th, 2010 at 2:39 pm
Stupid thing rebooted for setup.
On another note, Canada just won another gold in women’s 1000 m. Speedskating.
February 18th, 2010 at 2:47 pm
Come now TEB, spill the beans on the make and model of Netbook.
February 18th, 2010 at 2:50 pm
Oh and the perils of revealing too much information on social networks:
http://pleaserobme.com/
February 18th, 2010 at 2:53 pm
I’m glad I’ve never used a location-aware app. I was thinking of it, but now I certainly never will.
February 18th, 2010 at 3:02 pm
With Layar on the iPhone and that site, I could hunt empty houses out locally.
Of course I would stick out a bit…
February 18th, 2010 at 3:04 pm
I bought an HP mini 110-1115. Staples was blowing them out for $250 so I couldn’t resist. I checked first and it was pretty well reviewed.
February 18th, 2010 at 3:10 pm
Cool.
February 18th, 2010 at 3:20 pm
On the news is a discussion about the UK press slagging off the running of the Winter Olympics..the Canadian CEO is not impressed.
February 18th, 2010 at 3:23 pm
I see by my board that Amy will be doing the US anthem as well as the Canadian.
February 18th, 2010 at 3:25 pm
Unfortunately, I have to agree with some of the critisim of the Olympic organization. The weather (the warmest in 100 years) you can’t forsee or do anything about but some of the other things I’ve seen… ts, tsk, tsk.
February 18th, 2010 at 3:25 pm
My computer beeped at me. Why?
February 18th, 2010 at 3:27 pm
Amy, let me know if you need any backup.
. . .
. . .
KIDDING!!
February 18th, 2010 at 3:27 pm
Although I bet I could clash THE SHIT out of cymbals.
February 18th, 2010 at 3:40 pm
Bang your head!
health will drive you mad!
February 18th, 2010 at 3:42 pm
It feels like there’s a quiet riot going on in my head right now.
February 18th, 2010 at 3:49 pm
Ack – ditto caught me. I listened to the episode this morning and heard my self say “novelization”. My first thought was “You dumbass!”
So, unbeknownst to Jack, he not only got a stolen paragraph, but a dumbass memory all rolled into one.
February 18th, 2010 at 3:52 pm
‘Red Storm Rising’ put me off Clancy for life, although I did enjoy the PC game:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_Storm_Rising_(computer_game)
February 18th, 2010 at 3:56 pm
Well in this case PC=Atari ST
February 18th, 2010 at 4:31 pm
ST!
…OK, I won’t start that up again.
USA over Norway, final score: 6-1.
February 18th, 2010 at 5:26 pm
The comments on ditto’s Warp link are better than the story. To paraphrase, “You obviously didn’t actually watch Star Trek or you would know that…”
February 18th, 2010 at 5:40 pm
My heart is broke
But I have some glue
Help me inhale
And mend it with you
We’ll float around
And hang out on clouds
Then we’ll come down
And have a hangover…
…I think I’m dumb.
February 18th, 2010 at 5:46 pm
[...] Jack Mangans Deadpan 155: Social Media Bleah [...]
February 18th, 2010 at 5:58 pm
Also…
Friday!
February 18th, 2010 at 6:02 pm
You know, despite having been around Nirvana’s music since childhood, I’ve never really listened to many of their songs for the lyrics, so until just now, I didn’t know what any of those lyrics were except for the last two lines. Thanks for the education, Lo Pan.
February 18th, 2010 at 6:23 pm
“…since childhood.”
Uh, anybody else feeling a bit…
old?
February 18th, 2010 at 6:30 pm
OLD.
February 18th, 2010 at 7:02 pm
Good tune Lo Pan
February 18th, 2010 at 7:03 pm
JB Nirvana was big when I was in High school so for me, old maybe not quite.
February 18th, 2010 at 7:45 pm
Oops, sorry. I didn’t mean to evoke those feelings.
Question for ditto and TEB: While I was recording “O Canada,” I messed up the rhythm once and the pitch of a note once. Both times I had to stop and start the line again. The first time I cursed, and the second time I started giggling. I’m sorry. Will you be offended if the unedited version gets played on the show?
February 18th, 2010 at 7:51 pm
I vote for the one with the curse! Amy launches the F-BOMB!!
February 18th, 2010 at 7:56 pm
No such luck, EssBee. I just said “dammit.”
February 18th, 2010 at 8:07 pm
Well, that will have to do then :)
February 18th, 2010 at 8:09 pm
Just finished my first run through Dragon Age. Absolutely fantastic! Took me about 82 hours according to the game counter – and it was worth every minute.
February 18th, 2010 at 8:40 pm
I was in high school when the flannel shirt became cool and I remember being pissed because it hadn’t even been two years since I was getting picked on for wearing them. Now suddenly the same asshats were wearing them because some band dudes were wearing flannel shirts.
But I went to some odd schools down south, where it takes a few years for things to filter down, and it may have been that the flannel was passe again in the larger world.
And that was my introduction to Nirvana.
February 18th, 2010 at 8:40 pm
Well, reaper, I suppose with Nevermind being my freshman year at MSU, I could look at it from your perspective…
February 18th, 2010 at 8:43 pm
I was in the flannel in HS, pre-asshat. But skater culture in MN adopted flannel for practical reasons, really.
Though I never skated, I just had the hair & attire.
February 18th, 2010 at 9:28 pm
ditto: Thanks for the heads up on podictionary. I’ll check it out shortly.
February 18th, 2010 at 9:42 pm
I didn’t come into contact with skaters and punks till later on.
It was kind of funny how the rednecks would pick on the skater punks but were scared of the goths.
February 18th, 2010 at 10:18 pm
Yeah, long hair, black t-shirts, jeans, and flannels had been my usual look – - then it suddenly became trendy.
Thankfully, shitty bands like Bush and Candlebox quickly came along to flood the mainstream. How could we be cooler-than-thou toward all the sheep if they liked the same music and styles as us fringe kids?
We were really saved when Hootie showed up and started a bland, neutered poprock revolution.
/will stop 90s rant here.
February 19th, 2010 at 12:04 am
/fascinated, attempts to turn 90s rant back on/
February 19th, 2010 at 12:07 am
I’ve never quite decided how I feel about my pops giving me a Hootie CD for my birthday one year. I hung onto it for years afterwards just because he’d actually found something modern that was both “good music” and not a “bad influence”.
February 19th, 2010 at 12:56 am
Never had the co-ordination for skating (I fell over a lot before common sense burst through the veil of stubborness).
As the FBers may know, a friend recently accused me of having a mid life crisis, still not sure I agree with that.
Oh and if you have a DSi..Flight Controls rocks on that platform.
February 19th, 2010 at 12:57 am
-s
February 19th, 2010 at 1:25 am
I spend a few hours tictak’ing on a compatriot’s board while he jumped hills on my bike. I spent a few days limping afterwards.
I think a part of what turned me off from trying to build up to boarding was watching his foot go the wrong way when he didn’t stick the landing off of a 5ft high wall.
Ugh.
February 19th, 2010 at 1:28 am
When is the right time to have a mid-life crisis anyhow? Are we talking 30? 40? 50?
February 19th, 2010 at 1:41 am
Mid-life crisis is this guy who drops his kid off at my son’s preschool. He drives an 85 corvette and leaves the motor running and sits outside on the bench and waits till people are looking and “puts something in” or “gets something out” of his car. His son is a little bully and his stupid dumbass car is making smelly fumes where we are all waiting to pick up our kids.
He’s sooo not my favorite person.
February 19th, 2010 at 1:49 am
That’s totally not Vanamonde. Van drives a Cooper and smokes a pipe, but only inside the car.
February 19th, 2010 at 1:51 am
*goes and hides from Vanamonde*
February 19th, 2010 at 2:13 am
Grrrrrrrrrr!
You’ll be portraying me as having a handlebar moutache next.
In regards to mid life crisis, on advantage of not driving is I won’t be getting a sports car..
However I do have a new netbook on order..
February 19th, 2010 at 3:55 am
I agree with the article. I’m not sure what it says, but it definitely says something:
http://www.thrfeed.com/2010/02/spielbergs-rejected-syfy-miniseries-might-air-on-nbc.html
Happy Friday, all.
February 19th, 2010 at 5:56 am
LOL’s @ Van. I’m imagining that actor with the awesome voice who does the westerns… Err… he was in Ghost Rider.
*imdb*
Sam Elliot! Yeah, I’m picturing Mr. Vanamonde as Sam Elliot.
February 19th, 2010 at 6:11 am
Morning Pan!
I’m alive! Alive! Bwa ha ha ha ha!
February 19th, 2010 at 6:13 am
ON catching up:
Amy, if you truly think the rest of us are going to do well on any anthems we have to do… I think, on our last go round with the anthem bet, EssBee was the only one who actually sang the Canadian national anthem. Everybody else had fun with it. I suggest you do the same. I won’t be insulted.
Jack said “bush”
What notebook did you get, Van?
Now to make some tea and toast. Back in ten
February 19th, 2010 at 6:25 am
Van, if you’re having a mid-life crisis, I must be too. Except I’m not buying a car either. Hubby approved my really expensive computer wish yesterday. Although, due to a series of events, it does have to wait until I get back from Deadpanland in March
February 19th, 2010 at 6:38 am
‘Nuff said…
http://www.flickr.com/photos/87258185@N00/sets/72157603724213121/
February 19th, 2010 at 6:39 am
the little blue puffy one is my favourite
February 19th, 2010 at 6:52 am
Good morning!
I woke up super early. I’ve already had a shower and a cup of coffee.
Not at the same time.
Getting ready for my son’s Friday morning playdate.
It’s going to be a super-deeee-duper day!
February 19th, 2010 at 6:53 am
TEB: My condolences on your loss.
February 19th, 2010 at 6:53 am
Morning Cj! I think it would be cool to have a hot coffee and a hot shower at the same time. Then my insides would match my outsides
February 19th, 2010 at 6:54 am
Of course it is, TEB ;P
Settle down, CJ. Theres no such thing as a super dee duper dee day. Theres pain and tormenting and “why god why” type days.
New guy in the office looks JUST like Toht from Raiders of the Lost Ark. Kinda freakin me out.
February 19th, 2010 at 7:00 am
Does he have a torture device that turns into a coat hanger, Lo Pan?
February 19th, 2010 at 7:01 am
Thanks JN. Sorry, I wasn’t ignoring you. I’ve wiped it from my memory. I’m just hiding under a rock and avoiding the whole mess.
February 19th, 2010 at 7:02 am
It amazes me how many people hear without listening.
I’d also like to +1 ditto’s Podictionary plug. I’m also a fan of the Grammar Girl podcast.
February 19th, 2010 at 7:03 am
TEB: Nah, I’m just very late to the game. Haven’t been online too much the past couple days.
February 19th, 2010 at 7:03 am
Last (maybe?) red band trailer for Kick Ass. I for one cannot wait.
http://www.cinemablend.com/new/New-Kick-Ass-Red-Band-Trailer-Kicks-More-Ass-Than-Ever-17145.html
February 19th, 2010 at 7:04 am
TEB he does not. Tho he does have an odd burn on his hand…
February 19th, 2010 at 7:05 am
What JN? I wasnt listening.
*runs*
February 19th, 2010 at 7:06 am
I broke my arm on a skateboard when I was about 12. Thus ended my skater days.
February 19th, 2010 at 7:08 am
They showed that trailer before Wolfman, Lo Pan I wasn’t sure what to make of it then.
February 19th, 2010 at 7:08 am
And congrats, Cj!
February 19th, 2010 at 7:09 am
They showed the red band one? Impressive. You should make lots of it.
Whats a skateboard?
February 19th, 2010 at 7:19 am
I’m sure I make a ton of errors, but I am happy to be corrected when I do so. I also assume that in this LOLcatz-heavy webbernets that all speech here is casual. Lastly, don’t contractions immediately imply casual speech?
All that being said, I too am well-nigh disgusted at some of what I see online, and I raise a glass to anyone speaking out against it. Well done, usedhair!
February 19th, 2010 at 7:35 am
That warp article is really great!
February 19th, 2010 at 7:42 am
I’ve got this one on order:
http://i.engadget.com/2009/12/18/asus-eee-pc-1201n-review/
not to bothered about the battery life, but want the hardware to transcode video more quickly.
February 19th, 2010 at 7:45 am
Morning
Interesting day for men’s hockey yesterday. The US played much better vs Norway winning 6-1. Canada decides to (almost) stage a remake of their loss to Switzerland at the last Winter Olympics, but manage to squeek out a 3-2 win during the shoot out. And Russia, the team favored by many to win the gold, was beaten by Slovakia 2-1.
That has been your 30 second hockey update. We’ll now resume your scheduled programming.
February 19th, 2010 at 7:46 am
Today is the last day of round-robin play.
February 19th, 2010 at 7:49 am
Jack: Considering your dislike of Hootie, I’m assuming you also dislike Kings of Leon, right?
February 19th, 2010 at 7:51 am
Kind of cute:
http://www.sfsignal.com/archives/2010/02/friday-youtube-buck-rogers-nails-colonel-wilma-deering/
February 19th, 2010 at 7:51 am
The science of curling:
http://podcast.sciam.com/weekly/sa_podcast_100218.mp3
February 19th, 2010 at 8:16 am
TEB: Thanks. I DID actually sing it, though, and I thought my unintentional screwups when trying to sing it straight might be more offensive than intentionally having fun with it. I guess I was wrong, though… wasn’t I?
February 19th, 2010 at 8:18 am
Amy: This is deadpan.
February 19th, 2010 at 8:18 am
CP: Noise Annoys — The Buzzcocks
February 19th, 2010 at 8:30 am
CP: A Different Girl Every Night — Me’Shell Ndegeocello
February 19th, 2010 at 8:32 am
Sweden National Athem needs more consonants
February 19th, 2010 at 8:33 am
Wolf! I have to tell you again that I really loved your last episode!
February 19th, 2010 at 8:39 am
::blush:: thank you EssBee.
February 19th, 2010 at 8:47 am
Bloody killjoy scientist:
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2010/02/17/star_trek_scuppered/
February 19th, 2010 at 8:53 am
Back from grocery shopping.
Van, my husband has that netbook. He really likes it. It’s considered one of the top rated netbooks.
February 19th, 2010 at 9:12 am
Today, I upgrade my netbook from Windows 7 starter to Windows 7 home. I think it’s just a way for them to get more money out of you.
February 19th, 2010 at 9:18 am
Thank you Slovakia for validating my faith, even it was against an unclaimed team. Of course, if they play the US in the medal round, I’ll still have to cheer on the local boys.
February 19th, 2010 at 9:24 am
Tonight all teams playing have anthems on the line:
Ed vs. Cj
ditto vs. Nomad Scry
Vanamonde vs. WNDRWolf
Good luck to all. I look forward to hearing mangled anthems.
February 19th, 2010 at 9:44 am
If I have more than one anthem to sing… Can I sing them at the same time.
February 19th, 2010 at 9:45 am
In order to install Windows 7 home my NetBoot has to do 28 updates. I think it’s going to be a while.
February 19th, 2010 at 9:47 am
Why not wolf? Nothing like making life interesting
February 19th, 2010 at 9:53 am
Oooooooooooooooooooooooooooh a big THANK YOU TEB.
You know why.
Pining? lol
February 19th, 2010 at 10:05 am
Hubby and I both prefer NeoOpsis over On Spec, Van.
February 19th, 2010 at 10:07 am
Finnish mixed with Swedish… ouch… I think I need more consonants
February 19th, 2010 at 10:11 am
EssBee wins skateboarding.
Van is getting a sweet eee.
Kings of Leon annoy the tar out of me. I apparently have too much tar.
February 19th, 2010 at 10:12 am
Would feathers help, Scry?
February 19th, 2010 at 10:14 am
Wolf:
qwrtpsdfghjklzxcvbnm
More consonants.
February 19th, 2010 at 10:14 am
Scry come over to my house I have a roof to repair.
February 19th, 2010 at 10:15 am
Aye! No feathers!
ppppht!
February 19th, 2010 at 10:15 am
Is it raining?
February 19th, 2010 at 10:16 am
Yes
February 19th, 2010 at 10:19 am
ggggggggnigggggggggggggght
February 19th, 2010 at 10:23 am
Don’t fly to close to the Sun NS….
February 19th, 2010 at 10:30 am
The world needs more Icarus jokes.
February 19th, 2010 at 10:32 am
Bunny said: Morning Cj! I think it would be cool to have a hot coffee and a hot shower at the same time.
When I first read it I thought she meant something COMPLETELY different.
*cough*
swoon
February 19th, 2010 at 10:33 am
Someone playing too much GTA?
February 19th, 2010 at 10:33 am
CP: Get It Together — Shake Some Action!
February 19th, 2010 at 10:35 am
Yes, Kings of Leon are incredibly unimpressive to me – - although the angsty, whiny vocals and 10th-grade dirty lyrics make them slightly less Walmartable than Hootie and the Blowfish. The Kings of Leon drummer also has ‘KOL’ on his bass drum, which I hope is a sly nod to Kingdom of Loathing, not just his band’s initials, which whould also give them a degree of fringe appeal.
I do find both “Sex on Fire” (KoL) and “Hold my Hand” (H&tB) to be pretty good poprock songs.
/end prattle
February 19th, 2010 at 10:37 am
Long Pan said, Settle down, CJ. Theres no such thing as a super dee duper dee day.
I disagree. Today has, thus far, been Super Deeeeee Duper!
Used the force to get his hair cut, my son did:
http://tinyurl.com/fletcherisacutie
February 19th, 2010 at 10:38 am
I like Kings of Leon, personally. They have a very Widespread Panic-ish sound. I don’t know much about the band, though.
February 19th, 2010 at 10:43 am
Not familiar with Kings of Leon…
Widespread panic ish not really my taste.
hmmm dunno
February 19th, 2010 at 10:44 am
It seems Jack channels Lo Pan when it comes to Kings of Dingdong.
February 19th, 2010 at 10:44 am
LoNG Pan!
February 19th, 2010 at 10:46 am
DING DONG!
February 19th, 2010 at 10:47 am
You ever fall in love with an actor/actress, only to hear him/her talk in an interview and you realize he/she should never ever open their mouth? Tis sad.
February 19th, 2010 at 10:52 am
Well I’m not going to mention Charlton Heston yet again…err.
February 19th, 2010 at 10:52 am
Did you fall in love with Charlton, Van?
February 19th, 2010 at 10:53 am
One of my fav KOL songs:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CAmXdPXKyhI
February 19th, 2010 at 10:54 am
No Lo, but even though I was against almost everything he stood for in the real world..I still love the original Planet of the Apes.
February 19th, 2010 at 10:59 am
He was also awesome in the remake of PotA. And by “awesome” I mean “jesus god why?”.
February 19th, 2010 at 11:04 am
Think of a slogan:
http://firemint.com/?p=1019
February 19th, 2010 at 11:06 am
Huh, I guess the U.S won its first gold in men’s figure skating in 20 years. Shows how much I pay attention to men’s figure skating.
February 19th, 2010 at 11:06 am
Meh, work blocks all the good sites.
February 19th, 2010 at 11:07 am
Long Pan, have you ever heard Jolene Blalock laugh?
It’s kinda like that… She should not laugh. It kinda ruins her – but then, it’s kinda endearing at the same time…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XxV_LNmXuuE (her laugh is briefly at the end)
February 19th, 2010 at 11:07 am
Noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo:
http://io9.com/5475761/android-karenina-book-cover-mixes-c+3po-and-sex?skyline=true&s=i
February 19th, 2010 at 11:07 am
Kate Bush.
Listening to her music I fell madly in love with Kate Bush.
Then I heard an interview with her …
She seemed a bit, oh what’s the word – “mmmmad”sir.
*Sigh*
Most fantasies are best kept in that realm.
… and now I’m off again.
February 19th, 2010 at 11:09 am
Some cool scifi art:
http://io9.com/5472264/when-space-opera-becomes-art/gallery/?skyline=true&s=i
February 19th, 2010 at 11:12 am
CJ, Jolene Blalock is good example. Tho I was never super into her in the first place.
Van – that shit HAS to stop. Seriously its getting ridiculous.
J0e – dontchu know crazy = sexy?
February 19th, 2010 at 11:18 am
I suppose this is the time to point out Lush’s wonderful “Heavenly Bodies” song?
February 19th, 2010 at 11:28 am
Awesome link, Van!
JOe, swoo-oo-oon. You, not Kate.
February 19th, 2010 at 11:31 am
Funny how those superficial long-distance crushes often disappoint. At least Winnie from the Wonder Years didn’t let us all down.
February 19th, 2010 at 11:38 am
CP: No One Does It Better — Salt-N-Pepa
February 19th, 2010 at 11:39 am
So true, Jack. You know she wrote a book about math for girls? Pretty cool.
February 19th, 2010 at 11:40 am
CP: A Journey in the Dark — Howard Shore — The Fellowship of the Ring OST
February 19th, 2010 at 12:10 pm
So – I forgot mention – I attended a Steampunk art exhibit last night: http://nerdvana.freedomblogging.com/2010/02/15/steampunk-scottsdale-artspace/43381
Some very cool stuff, especially from this artist: http://edsgreenart.com/cgi-bin/p/awtp-home.cgi?d=ed-schenck-fine-art
The weirdest moment: talking to a guy who’s involved in the local art scene, but having the conversation interrupted when AZ congressman Harry Mitchell came through, introduced himself, and shook our hands.
Steampunk Congressman?
February 19th, 2010 at 12:41 pm
Youre gonna make it after all, Jack.
February 19th, 2010 at 12:54 pm
Woah. Mary Tyler Moore flashback.
February 19th, 2010 at 1:01 pm
Do not eat the brown Mary Tyler Moore…
February 19th, 2010 at 1:05 pm
So, is Ed prepared to sing the Belarus anthem too?
February 19th, 2010 at 1:05 pm
Sorry, the Swedish anthem. Ed is Belarus.
February 19th, 2010 at 1:06 pm
io9 talked a bit about that Steampunk art festival.
http://io9.com/5472292/arizona-invaded-by-steampunk-pole+dancing-robots
February 19th, 2010 at 1:07 pm
Lo Pan, You might be mixing your TV shows. She wasn’t on The Jeffersons.
February 19th, 2010 at 1:09 pm
Dear reaper,
Bazinga.
-Lo
February 19th, 2010 at 1:10 pm
I thought Belarus (Belarus! Belarus! can you do the Fandango?)
ahem…was my team?
February 19th, 2010 at 1:11 pm
“You ever fall in love with an actor/actress, only to hear him/her talk in an interview and you realize he/she should never ever open their mouth? Tis sad.”
All the time, sadly. Just one of the many reasons I try to pay a little attention to celebrities outside of their job performances as possible.
February 19th, 2010 at 1:11 pm
I beat Kid Icarus for the NES. Then, when I was about to get my kiss from Aphrodite (or whichever goddess it was), the f’ing thing crashed. Where’s my goddamned kiss, Aphrodite?
February 19th, 2010 at 1:12 pm
I’m going to have to revisit the sci-fi art link when I have more time. Looks wicked shiny.
February 19th, 2010 at 1:23 pm
Its truly wicked awesome.
February 19th, 2010 at 1:31 pm
CP: East of Hercules — Ume
February 19th, 2010 at 1:35 pm
Ed, Belarus is your team. I was mistaken in the typing. Belarus is losig 3-1. So you have to be ready to sing Swedish.
February 19th, 2010 at 1:46 pm
Mmmm bork bork bork.
Pretty easy. :)
February 19th, 2010 at 1:50 pm
Ed, I think it going something like:
Bork bork bork, plucky der chicken, bork bork Yom-yom-yommm, mit de chocolad Bork bork bork
February 19th, 2010 at 1:50 pm
Ed: I think “(Belarus! Belarus! can you do the Fandango?)” will need to be incorporated into the National Anthem. That’s just brilliant.
Null: I too beat Kid Icarus as a kid. Here’s your chance to go back for another try: http://www.nintendo8.com
February 19th, 2010 at 1:52 pm
Thunder Bolts of bork bork very very bork bork ME!
February 19th, 2010 at 1:55 pm
Ed, I feel that way about Sandra Bullock. Love. But, my goodness she isn’t the sharpest tool in the shed live.
February 19th, 2010 at 1:57 pm
It’s actually turning into a nail biter. 2-3 for Sweden
February 19th, 2010 at 2:02 pm
Game over 4-2 for Sweden. Sing for us Ed!
February 19th, 2010 at 2:06 pm
CP: Kismet — Manooghi Hi
February 19th, 2010 at 2:07 pm
“Bork bork bork, plucky der chicken, bork bork Yom-yom-yommm, mit de chocolad Bork bork bork”
FUCKING GOLD!
February 19th, 2010 at 2:10 pm
Jø has provided some perspective.
While most of us spent the 1st decade of the new millennium, raising our fists to the heavens and shouting “Where’s my damned jet pack?”
He steps away from the crowd and shouts, “Where’s my goddamned kiss, Aphrodite?”
I think I’m ready to join his camp.
February 19th, 2010 at 2:31 pm
Thank you Johnny Null, but your Aphrodite is in another castle!
February 19th, 2010 at 2:33 pm
Note to self, eventually watch: http://www.pbs.org/wnet/facesofamerica/
February 19th, 2010 at 2:56 pm
I just woke up.
February 19th, 2010 at 3:28 pm
CP: Hey Little World — The Hives
(song used in the Kick-Ass trailer)
February 19th, 2010 at 3:36 pm
Is it still a capella if they have a drummer?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BEwNrjvNiYs&feature=player_embedded
February 19th, 2010 at 3:44 pm
I love The Hives!
February 19th, 2010 at 4:04 pm
UK should win its first gold of the games today in luge. Van’s prolly sleepy time night night.
February 19th, 2010 at 4:08 pm
Speaking of luge I have a new favorite Olympian. Just cause shes hot and I’m superficial. Sue me.
http://www.vancouver2010.com/olympic-skeleton/athletes/amy-gough_ath1012837En.html
February 19th, 2010 at 4:21 pm
justa J0e: Thanks for your vote!
Jack: Very well done! Now did you beat Bionic Commando?
February 19th, 2010 at 4:48 pm
If memory serves, my NES conquests were:
Super Mario Bros
Castlevania 1 & 2
Zelda 1 & 2
Kid Icarus
Metroid
Contra (I don’t think I ever beat it without the cheat code)
Legendary Wings (I think?)
Rygar (I think?)
Slalom (I think?)
Super Dodge Ball
Kung Fu
Blades of Steel
I must be forgetting some.
February 19th, 2010 at 4:52 pm
This could be a fun meme. . . . anyone else care to list their oldskool game conquests?
February 19th, 2010 at 4:57 pm
And with this, I’m off:
http://nuttynewswire.com/story/13847.shtml
Nothing cleans like Super Piss.
February 19th, 2010 at 5:08 pm
Nice, Lo!
Jack, I could list my old conquests, but probably not games . . .
February 19th, 2010 at 5:43 pm
Are they Canadian?
http://www.mentalfloss.com/quiz/quiz.php?q=884&p=1
I got 12/15.
February 19th, 2010 at 6:29 pm
Not too bad. I got 73% correct in the “are they Canadian?” quiz
February 19th, 2010 at 6:43 pm
Jack: Thanks for that link. I’ll have to revisit it sometime. Not a bad list, either. I didn’t get very far in Metroid. And I never even played Rygar, even though it’s almost some kind of legendary classic.
I can list my conquests, maybe, and you’ll all see how much time I wasted on my arse. Horrifying to think of now.
I did beat Ultima IV. Still have fond memories of that game.
February 19th, 2010 at 6:57 pm
8/15 here.
February 19th, 2010 at 7:22 pm
I managed to destroy the Death Star in X-wing. Of course, I crushed the uprising in TIE Fighter as well. I’m just PC that way.
February 19th, 2010 at 7:23 pm
You know, Belarus needs to beat someone so I can get to hear the Fandango line.
But, it appears the ears of the Deadpan shall be subject to much butchery via my bronze clad pipe.
February 19th, 2010 at 7:37 pm
I have to say they made some pretty good choices with this list. I had no idea Max von Sydow was still alive.
I think Jack should have him on for an interview :)
http://digg.com/d31JKWR
February 19th, 2010 at 9:29 pm
< drive by >
Hey everyone!
I’ve been so busy, this is the first time all week I’ve had to even think about stopping by.
I’ve also been watching the Olympics. (well, not right now, but earlier tonight)
Miss everybody… Not sure when regular surly posting will resume.
I will return.
</ drive by >
February 19th, 2010 at 9:32 pm
I’m sure I completed more games than this but…I definitely remember
NES – Mario Bros 3
Sega Genesis – ToeJam and Earl
Atari 2600 – Missile Command (I consider staying up all night and rolling the score back to zero as defeating it)
The Rubicks Cube – I used to be able to solve it in under 60 seconds
Those were the days.
February 19th, 2010 at 10:08 pm
This list totally blew off the creepiest!
Where was Christopher Walkin? Where was Donald Southerland? Where was William Defoe ?
I get the creeps just thinking about those three simply sitting at a table discussing the weather.
February 19th, 2010 at 10:44 pm
Morning Pan, oooh games I completed, if I go from the 80’s none of you are going to know the games:
Codename Mat (Star Raiders on steroids)
Dan Dare
Stonkers
Knightlore (with infinite lives poke)
The Alchemist
Arnhem (strategy game)
I had better stop now…
February 19th, 2010 at 10:45 pm
Heh..”conquests”. We’re on the same page, EssBee…
Alice in Chains still rocks and puts on damn damn fine show. Obtained Jerry Cantrell’s guitar pick. All is well for the night.
Well done UK and Canada on todays Olympic gold.
Drink and unwind time now now now.
February 19th, 2010 at 11:02 pm
Night, Pan.
February 20th, 2010 at 12:17 am
On the ST:
Deja Vu
Dungeon Master
Kult
Red Storm Rising
Back to the Spectrum:
Elite (well achieved Elite status after 3 months of playing)
Lords of Midnight (the melting the ice crown method ‘in the day’)
Doomdark’s Revenge
On the PC:
The Day of the Tentacle
Sam and Max hit the Road
Half Life 1&2
Doom
Wolfenstein (the original)
February 20th, 2010 at 2:12 am
Creepy:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=McFRonD-sjg&feature=youtube_gdata
February 20th, 2010 at 4:44 am
Interesting article about the latest plagiarism case against JK Rowling:
http://nielsenhayden.com/makinglight/archives/012205.html#012205
February 20th, 2010 at 6:08 am
Lo Pan: I’m of the mind that if it wasn’t “Alice in Chains”, with all the fame and brilliance behind that name, they’d not get the airtime they currently get on the radio. But I am glad to hear that they kick ass in concert. Consider me jealous!
Cj: Holy crap re: Missile Command! I don’t think I ever made it past the third wave.
Vanamonde: Got that right. All names unknown to me.
February 20th, 2010 at 6:25 am
The Rownling story is interesting, but a bit one-sided. To play devils advocate:
1. plagiarism is not nearly as cut and dry as the author makes it out to be. The one thing we press into undergraduate students’ heads (at least for academic plagiarism) is that even if you don’t understand that your presenting someone else’s work as your own, it’s still plagiarism. I’m not saying that Rowling did or did not plagiarize, just that it can be really hard to determine if an idea you’ve had is truly your own or if you might have picked it up somewhere else without fully thinking about it.
2. This article treats self publication (or vanity publication) as though it has no moral validity (let alone legal). It treats the author of the allegedly plagiarized story as though she has not right to call the idea her own because she had it published in a less-that-standard format. Not that case studies are the best argument for any given subject, but Christopher Paolini did have Eragon published by his parents before it was noticed by a big publishing house. Also, being in the podcasting community, I’m sure we wouldn’t want something that was put on Podio Books to be plagiarized under the argument that it wasn’t really good enough to be published in the proper way, so it’s fair game.
February 20th, 2010 at 6:26 am
Games I’ve completed:
February 20th, 2010 at 6:27 am
For NES games:
8 Eyes; Abadox; Astyanax; Bad Dudes (in the arcade); Batman; Bionic Commando; Blaster Master (awesome game!); Castlevania I, II & III; Contra (with Konami code); Crystalis; Dragon Warrior (I think); Duck Tails; Final Fantasy (’nuff said); Kid Icarus; Klax (didn’t win, but man what a fun game!); Life Force; Low G Man; Mega Man 1, 2 & 3; Rampage; Smash T.V. (Big money, big prizes! I love it! — Enjoy my refreshment!); Strider (actually, on the Genesis); Super Mario Bros. 1, 2 & 3; Willow; and Zelda 2
February 20th, 2010 at 6:29 am
Oh, and I beat Ultima IV on the Atari 800XL. Didn’t realize it was on the NES as well. Bet it was an inferior version. Those four colors and four sounds rocked.
February 20th, 2010 at 6:31 am
Usedhair’s overview sounds spot-on to me.
February 20th, 2010 at 6:44 am
Games I’ve played for more than two weeks before getting completely bored with them and then moving on:
Intellivision:
Advanced Dungeons and Dragons
BurgerTime
Lock ‘N’ Chase
Night Stalker (by far my favorites)
Snafu
Tron – Deadly Disks
Tron 0 – Maze-A-Tron
Arcade Games:
Joust
Donkey Kong
Pack Man
Frogger
Track and Field
Sega Genesis:
Booger Man
Road Rash
Play Station:
Oddworld – Abe’s Exodus
February 20th, 2010 at 6:52 am
93% or 14/15 onthe are they Canadian quiz. I rock!
This probably the last you’ll hear from me for the day. (maybe) Will definately be on line for the US/Canada hockey game tomorrow.
February 20th, 2010 at 7:05 am
Morning, all.
I’m sick.
Lo, Mike Starr is on celebrity rehab this season. I haven’t heard any current Alice in Chains, but I might like to!
February 20th, 2010 at 7:06 am
Okay, I don’t think this looks too awful. I mean, it IS the A-Team after all. The bit at the end is the now-typical way-over-the-top drek, but otherwise fun:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z93AADd2Dpo
February 20th, 2010 at 7:27 am
Off to see The Lovely Bones at the flicks, greatness not expected.
February 20th, 2010 at 7:31 am
Oh, I don’t want to see that one, Van.
I heard excellent things about Shutter Island from a good friend.
February 20th, 2010 at 7:40 am
Morning, Pan.
Looks the the whole house, save myself, is sick today. No rest for the wicked. Means I may have to postpone my audio torture of the Pan until next weekend. Dammit, but I really want to get those on their way.
So, if I’m not back much today, be excellent to each other.
February 20th, 2010 at 7:48 am
Ed, you should have the sickies sing backup!
Take care of that brood.
February 20th, 2010 at 8:29 am
Null – I take it youre not a fan of the new stuff? Understandable. Theres some stuff on the new album thats among their best work and some utter junk thats unlistenable (sp). For a “comeback” album its among the better ones. Heres hoping future work is of quality.
EssBee – I’d be in rehab too if I left Alice in Chains of my own free will to pursue other ventures. Silly boy.
February 20th, 2010 at 8:39 am
I’m pretty sure he was kicked out, Lo.
February 20th, 2010 at 8:47 am
EssBee and Ed’s family – hope you feel better quickly!
re: The A-Team. I get the feeling Mr. T might make a cameo in that one. “nice haircut” … It looks fun.
I’d like to see Avatar, Valentines Day, and Alice in Wonderland first.
High of 60 degrees and expected to rain today.
I’m babysitting in a few hours so I’m gonna finish my coffee, shower, and get dressed in a bit.
Hurray for the lazy day off.
February 20th, 2010 at 9:18 am
I’m baking a blueberry bread and quite possibly a homemade cheesecake today too.
February 20th, 2010 at 9:38 am
Lo Pan: Yes, although, admittedly, the only bit of Alice in Chain’s new stuff I’ve heard is on the radio. I’ve yet to hear their new album. I’ll have to check it out on Grooveshark. I completely agree that come-back wise, they’re in the top 10%. Their Unplugged album is one of the best albums to come out in at least the past couple of decades, IMO.
February 20th, 2010 at 9:38 am
Cj: Good point.
February 20th, 2010 at 9:39 am
I’ll be right over, Cj.
February 20th, 2010 at 9:43 am
The -from Texas family: Get well soon!
Cj: w00t! Have a good time baking.
Busy day ahead today. Class, local writing group meeting, work on Operation Mission Inn*, recording for my mom, then dinner with friends followed by live music performed by a friend of the family. I’m really looking forward to it all.
*Last week, I was fortunate enough to get into an unpaid internship in event planning. Henceforth, all the major events we’re planning will be given these fun code names here. (And nowhere else. Not Twitter, because I will be using Twitter as part of the job and I have to take it seriously when I’m on there.
February 20th, 2010 at 9:45 am
+ )
February 20th, 2010 at 10:09 am
EssBee said, “I’ll be right over, Cj.”
I’d I’d known that’s all it would take I’d have done it a LOT sooner!
February 20th, 2010 at 10:31 am
swooooooooon
February 20th, 2010 at 10:34 am
EssyBessy – Supposedly he left cause touring was too straining for him… but who knows. Seems silly in a band of hardcore druggies he’d be kicked out. BUUUUUUUUT who knows.
Beat me outta me.
February 20th, 2010 at 10:41 am
I have it from an inside source that he had some other stuff going on as well. Some stuff that even hardcore druggies can’t abide.
I looked for my AIC cds, and can’t find them. Argh!
CE: rice.
February 20th, 2010 at 11:00 am
Is your inside source TMZ? Bah ha. Bah ha. Bah hahahahahahahahahaha.
You want for to…uh… “borrow” some of the cd’s? Lemme know if you cant find yours.
February 20th, 2010 at 11:32 am
I’m not talkin’ . . .
I might want to, yeah! For now, I’ll keep diggin’.
February 20th, 2010 at 11:50 am
Well ‘The Lovely Bones’ was better than I was expecting…may get. The book now.
February 20th, 2010 at 11:54 am
I made some Italian ground beef meatballs stuffed with mozzarella.. I am thawing some Italian chicken sausage to do the same with.
I have no idea who I am going to feed these too.. I just saw Rachel Ray doing it and said, “I can do that.” … yum.
Dan won’t be home til after 8.. maybe he’ll want something to eat. One can only hope :)
February 20th, 2010 at 12:13 pm
Van, I’d read the book, and didn’t take objection to the numerous changes for the film. Peter Jackson deserves much credit for showing restraint. There were a couple of truly moving scenes.
As for the rain and clouds in Phoenix. WTF? Do we need to change the name of our basketball team?
February 20th, 2010 at 12:21 pm
“Sorry, but you could not be authorized by Cox to view Olympics Online Connected content on NBCOlympics.com. Please contact Cox for inquiries or review the help link below.”
Fail.
February 20th, 2010 at 12:44 pm
I think someone got Olympic coverage via Linux up somewhere . . .
February 20th, 2010 at 2:44 pm
Dammit, CJ, why you gotta be using a bunch o’ foreign beef and chicken? Ain’t ‘merican good enough for ya?
February 20th, 2010 at 3:19 pm
I suppose I SHOULD be making Swedish meatballs…
February 20th, 2010 at 3:44 pm
I would think that the major reason for Starr leaving AIC is that he just wasn’t a very good bassist. Mike Inez is way better.
Wikipedia has some interesting info on his rather checkered personal life, post-AIC.
February 20th, 2010 at 3:49 pm
Could very well be, dreadpirate.
February 20th, 2010 at 3:54 pm
Even more spooky:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/local/humberside/hi/people_and_places/history/newsid_8334000/8334710.stm
Turn off the lights before listening.
February 20th, 2010 at 4:17 pm
It never occurred to me that there was anyone else in AiC aside from Jerry Cantrell and Lane Staley. . . .
February 20th, 2010 at 4:36 pm
OK, that came across as just mean.
Still, the camera certainly heaped the love on Jerry and Lane.
I think the Persephone Station vid is still creepier, Van.
February 20th, 2010 at 4:52 pm
wuss mode
FYI – if you put the word “creepy” in any description to a link, that guarantees I won’t be clicking it, but I think you all know that about me.
/wuss mode
February 20th, 2010 at 7:19 pm
Ahem..Jack… its “Layne”.. ya bastard.heh. Also,Sean Kinney was always my second fav AIC member over Cantrell. But youre right. Camera loved it some JerryLayne.
dreadpirate’s right. Inez pretty well kills it. Course even he’s no Billy Gould…
February 20th, 2010 at 7:20 pm
Gramma take me home
February 20th, 2010 at 9:49 pm
Usedhair’s Used Links:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bE6s1-yi0yA
this is what youtube should be for, rather than watching reactions to 2 girls and a cup.
February 20th, 2010 at 9:58 pm
Usedhair forgot to mention that the above link is creepy.
February 20th, 2010 at 11:05 pm
Back from doing stuff… Not catching up, even though I saw bits that looked… creepy…
February 21st, 2010 at 1:27 am
Morning Pan, rules for writing fiction:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/books/2010/feb/20/ten-rules-for-writing-fiction-part-one
February 21st, 2010 at 1:37 am
So yesterday I visited the new Apple store in Newcastle to book an appointment to discuss my iPhone’s battery problems.
Gawd it was busy, never have I seen a computer store that packed.
February 21st, 2010 at 6:13 am
CJ: Sorry about that. I’ll try to remember to label the creepy stuff.
February 21st, 2010 at 7:16 am
Sounds like we need some suitable graphic to go along with a :creepy: code.
February 21st, 2010 at 7:58 am
I’d say it’s a toss up between
and 
February 21st, 2010 at 8:05 am
My old sk00l game conquests:
Deus Ex
…
I’m a terrible gamer. On Mario 2, I’m pleased if I finish the first stage.
February 21st, 2010 at 8:11 am
On the Canadian test, I cheated and selected Canadian for all 15. I got about half right.
Go me.
February 21st, 2010 at 8:27 am
Games: I do remember putting a quarter in Rip-Off when they first came out.
http://www.arcade-museum.com/R/Rip_Off.html
February 21st, 2010 at 8:29 am
That and a lot of Scott Adam’s adventure games on my friends Vic-20. LOL
February 21st, 2010 at 9:19 am
Morning Pan!
Things have been happening fast and furious in Hockey. I see they’ve changed the schedule somewhat, and have started to add the second round games. The singers and their songs so far are:
Amy – Canada, USA
Ed – Finland, Sweden
WNDRWolf – Sweden, Belarus, Finland
Jack – Czech Republic
Nomad Scry – Czech Republic, Slovakia
I look forward to hearing from you (results are subject to double checking)
Today’s games are:
Cj vs Vanamonde
ditto and myself vs. Lo Pan
Good luck to all
February 21st, 2010 at 9:35 am
This is going to take some creativity isn’t…
February 21st, 2010 at 10:13 am
Cj vs. Vanamonde
Suddenly sorry it doesn’t mean we get to wrestle.
February 21st, 2010 at 12:00 pm
I’ll be in my bunk.
February 21st, 2010 at 12:03 pm
+y
February 21st, 2010 at 12:03 pm
Really, in that battle, does anybody lose?
February 21st, 2010 at 12:31 pm
Oh, I am evil, yes indeed. Finland’s victory was actually my victory, too.
:)
February 21st, 2010 at 1:02 pm
Czech & Slovakia
Oh dear.
February 21st, 2010 at 1:24 pm
Come on Finland!!!!
Give those turnips a good kicking..
I’ll get my coat.
February 21st, 2010 at 2:22 pm
Vanamonde may have just made a politically incorrect statement, but I’m not really sure.
February 21st, 2010 at 3:22 pm
A little more than an hour until the big game Deadpan!
February 21st, 2010 at 3:23 pm
Since Vanamonde is going against Cj, you’re right Jack, that wasn’t very nice
February 21st, 2010 at 3:34 pm
Hubby has left to get Wendy’s spicey chicken burger for supper. He had to leave a little earlier than we would nomally eat because he has to be home in time for the game.
February 21st, 2010 at 3:35 pm
My God. It’s an hour before the game and you should hear the drama from the commentators on TV. You’d think there were lives on the line.
February 21st, 2010 at 3:36 pm
I loves my little netbook. I can sit in front of the TV and keep up with the commets. I could before on my touch, but this involves less thumb action
February 21st, 2010 at 3:38 pm
Someone admitted this was actually a minor game! Wow. No matter who loses, they are not necessarily out of the medal round, they just have to play an extra game to get there.
February 21st, 2010 at 3:40 pm
The one thing I notice is my notebook doesn’t warn me if I spell something wrong. Must be a way to turn the little red underline on…
February 21st, 2010 at 3:46 pm
Ok, deadpan, here’s one for you. Using IE 8. How do I turn on the auto spell checker so I get a little red line under my mis-spelled words?
February 21st, 2010 at 4:08 pm
The answer: don’t use IE8. ;)
February 21st, 2010 at 4:13 pm
I don’t on my main computer (I use Firefox). This one came with it preinstalled. Haven’t changed it.
February 21st, 2010 at 4:13 pm
Words fail:
http://www.seemerot.com/
February 21st, 2010 at 4:15 pm
For the singers: No hurries on getting it in. They’re not all going to be played at once. Jack has said, and I agree, that could get a little much(paraphrasing)
February 21st, 2010 at 4:16 pm
Coffin cams? really?
February 21st, 2010 at 4:18 pm
< drive-by >
This drive-by thing is starting to get me down… Need more time to read posts…
Anywho:
You may enjoy
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KynIKjRwqDI
</ drive-by >
February 21st, 2010 at 4:18 pm
Puck drops in 30 minutes. :)
February 21st, 2010 at 4:20 pm
Didn’t he also do Inflateable You? He certainly has an interesting take on love.
February 21st, 2010 at 4:21 pm
Yup TEB it’s for real.
shudder
Oh in the UK Swede is the name for a type of Turnip:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swede_(vegetable)
February 21st, 2010 at 4:23 pm
A friend loaned me the Rock documentary “It Might Get Loud”. It was really good. Jimmy Page, Jack White, and The Edge talk about Rock, guitars, and song writing.
February 21st, 2010 at 4:24 pm
Is it me or do the uniforms for the men’s speedskating sometimes seem a little too tight?
February 21st, 2010 at 4:26 pm
Leave nothing to the imagination TEB?
February 21st, 2010 at 4:26 pm
Gah! Stupid announcers. Stop with The Miracle on Ice already.
February 21st, 2010 at 4:28 pm
Nope Van. When they are paired up, you can tell which of the two has the better build
February 21st, 2010 at 4:31 pm
TEB: RE: IE8 and spelling, apparently the developers didn’t include spell check as a feature.
There are apparently add-ons which can provide the function (I hear iespell is one, but I haven’t used it.)
February 21st, 2010 at 4:35 pm
We got a silver in women’s speedskating.
February 21st, 2010 at 4:37 pm
I may wander over to the neighboring bar for a pint to watch the game, since I don’t *think* I’ll be able to watch it streamed. (I might scan around for online options before I go) — But if that’s the case, I won’t be able to join the game-time discussion. Be excellent to each other.
February 21st, 2010 at 4:39 pm
No excellet for this game, Jack. I forsee much flag waving and name calling
February 21st, 2010 at 4:42 pm
In Kandahar (sp?) base hockey, Canada beat the US 16-2
February 21st, 2010 at 4:43 pm
Sometimes, the pre-game commentary is weird.
February 21st, 2010 at 4:48 pm
BTW, where is Lo Pan! How can ditto and I rub our win in if he’s not on Pan?
February 21st, 2010 at 4:49 pm
WTF? US draws first blood
February 21st, 2010 at 4:52 pm
Gah, I’m missing it! I’ll catch you all after the game. I sure hope people show up to keep you company, Bunny.
February 21st, 2010 at 4:53 pm
As much as it pains me to admit it, so far, in these opening minutes, the US is playing a better game.
February 21st, 2010 at 4:54 pm
Canada gets the first penalty.
February 21st, 2010 at 4:57 pm
Brodur sure likes to come out of the net. Makes for some dangerous times.
February 21st, 2010 at 4:58 pm
Now time for a US penalty.
February 21st, 2010 at 5:02 pm
Woo Hoo!
Now tied!
February 21st, 2010 at 5:04 pm
Crap!
2-1
February 21st, 2010 at 5:07 pm
Well after 1am here, so time to toddle off.
I’ll read the results in six hours time..night pan.
February 21st, 2010 at 5:07 pm
Night Van.
February 21st, 2010 at 5:12 pm
We’re out shooting the US 13 – 5. Why are we behind?
February 21st, 2010 at 5:14 pm
If I hadn’t already spent my wit for the day, I’m sure I could come up with some sort of politically incorrect reply.
Joe, where are you when I need some backup???
February 21st, 2010 at 5:16 pm
Which part would be incorrect, Ed? The shooting, or the behind?
February 21st, 2010 at 5:22 pm
2-1 USA end of the first. pffffftttt!
February 21st, 2010 at 5:25 pm
Total shots: 24, 18 for Canada and 6 for the US. Rafalski is on fire. We need to keep him locked up. :)
February 21st, 2010 at 5:27 pm
I’m now watching the game, but we’re going to eat in less than 10 minutes. Hopefully, I’ll be able to convince the family to let me leave it on during dinner (they consider this kind of behavior crass).
February 21st, 2010 at 5:42 pm
There we go. Tied again.
February 21st, 2010 at 5:42 pm
But that US goalie… Oh my, he’s good tonight.
February 21st, 2010 at 5:59 pm
Miller…pffffttttt!
February 21st, 2010 at 6:04 pm
3-2 USA I repeat, pffffttt!
February 21st, 2010 at 6:10 pm
SOG 31 – 19 Canada. Boy does Miller have our number.
February 21st, 2010 at 6:12 pm
Miller and Rafalski have the US on fire and the Canadians frustrated. That unraveling in the late minutes of the 2nd was tough to watch.
February 21st, 2010 at 6:16 pm
I guess I need to sing the Russian national anthem.
February 21st, 2010 at 6:19 pm
ditto, nobody had Russia so you got a pass on that one.
February 21st, 2010 at 6:21 pm
Ah.
February 21st, 2010 at 6:22 pm
The big difference in the game? The US is playing like they’ve got nothing to lose. Canada is playing like they don’t want to lose.
February 21st, 2010 at 6:31 pm
Good God! Canada had better stop getting penalties.
February 21st, 2010 at 6:34 pm
4-2 Frack me.
February 21st, 2010 at 6:35 pm
ditto, i hate to admit it, but we may be singing the blues.
February 21st, 2010 at 6:48 pm
Damn this game’s hot!
February 21st, 2010 at 6:49 pm
Good God! Three tries boom, boom, boom and Miller stopped them all. He is on fire.
February 21st, 2010 at 6:50 pm
I dont think Ive ever seen Ryan Miller play on his head like this for Buffalo this year.
February 21st, 2010 at 6:50 pm
Game’s not over yet. 4-3
February 21st, 2010 at 6:50 pm
Oh gonna be maddening last 3 minutes!
February 21st, 2010 at 6:52 pm
Hmmmm… maybe shouldnt play the rest of the game in your zone, U.S
February 21st, 2010 at 6:55 pm
Guys? two zones guys
February 21st, 2010 at 6:56 pm
Over. My….oh…..My
February 21st, 2010 at 6:56 pm
Phooey
February 21st, 2010 at 6:57 pm
Sokay Bunny. Youre still team to beat.
February 21st, 2010 at 6:58 pm
How does that anthem go?
Oh yeah,
Oh Canada
My home and native land…
Damn Americans.
February 21st, 2010 at 6:59 pm
I don’t guarantee it’ll be this week but I’ll pay up. Damn.
February 21st, 2010 at 6:59 pm
Yeah! Damn Americans! Go home!
February 21st, 2010 at 7:00 pm
Now I think it’s time to take a hot bath and wash away my tears of sorrow.
Later Panites!
February 21st, 2010 at 7:01 pm
So, Canada decides to really play with passion in the last few minutes? Sigh.
Miller was fantastic. Great game for the US and a great indication that they shouldn’t be discounted in this tournament. Well done!
Now I’ll go warm up my vocal cords.
February 21st, 2010 at 7:02 pm
When we meet in a couple of weeks Lo Pan, I’ll give you a congatulatory hug.
February 21st, 2010 at 7:02 pm
You crack me up, Lo Pan.
February 21st, 2010 at 7:02 pm
Watch out, Lo Pan. I think that “hug” has knuckles attached. ;)
February 21st, 2010 at 7:03 pm
Now beer. And a smile. For now anyway.
This game made me miss the NHL just a little less. Big time exciting.
February 21st, 2010 at 7:03 pm
Definitely an exciting game. :)
February 21st, 2010 at 7:04 pm
Yay knuckles!
Sa’ll in fun, ditto. Boom chacka
February 21st, 2010 at 7:06 pm
Makes me feel feel better about tournament but if its indeed US-Canada finals (which is still very much up in the air) its gonna be near impossible to beat Canada twice in one Olympics.
February 21st, 2010 at 7:11 pm
That was far better than any All-Star game.
BTw – for those attending the MMMmmmeetup, you can always wait until then to do your anthem singing. . . ;) altho it won’t be official unless we record it.
February 21st, 2010 at 7:18 pm
TEB: “Our,” not “my.” ;-) Wikipedia has both sheet music (which I was reading when I sang it) and an instrumental recording.
February 21st, 2010 at 7:45 pm
Seriously? Did they just call this the biggest upset since Miracle on Ice? For Real?
If I was a member of the US hockey team, I’d be insulted.
February 21st, 2010 at 8:09 pm
Marty has looked awfully human since setting the shutout record. Not a good sign for the Devils or the Canadians.
February 21st, 2010 at 9:26 pm
Coffee rules.
February 21st, 2010 at 9:59 pm
And now I’m out of coffee in mah cup. Dammit. I have to go back to the lunch room.
February 21st, 2010 at 10:01 pm
The guy walking by my desk said he won’t go get coffee for me.
What good is he then?
February 21st, 2010 at 11:43 pm
Tell him that I said you can kick him inna nuts if he doesn’t get your coffee, dammit!
February 21st, 2010 at 11:44 pm
Did I tell yall what I did this weekend?
I bought a dryer! And installed it! And threw out old clothes that don’t fit!
I think I am an adult now.
February 21st, 2010 at 11:56 pm
I’m home from work. Am I all alone? Probably. Never anyone around and online when I am anymore.
I’ll just sit here and chat with myself then.
Oh.. did I win?
Guess I’ll go back and read.
February 22nd, 2010 at 12:07 am
OK all caught up.
Looks like I missed an exciting night of hockey. :pout: <– should be a picture of lips with the lower one stuck way out.
February 22nd, 2010 at 12:28 am
Goodnight :pout:
February 22nd, 2010 at 12:54 am
Ah damn, Swedish national anthem it is.
February 22nd, 2010 at 1:09 am
Cj:
poke poke poke poke
February 22nd, 2010 at 3:16 am
Monday. The Olympics are half over now, yes? I get Chuck back next week?
February 22nd, 2010 at 5:19 am
I use a product called IE7Pro that does spell check and I have another plugin that does the search feature like FireFox. I hate IE but it’s a company standard at work so I mutanized mine :)
February 22nd, 2010 at 7:00 am
I think I like Slovakia’s anthem better than the Czech one.
February 22nd, 2010 at 7:02 am
Morning Pan.
The sun is shining so bright this morning I had to close the blinds to cut down the glare on my monitor. I love it. I think I might be part kitty cat.
February 22nd, 2010 at 7:14 am
Why are people dying all around me, now?
Hubby’s uncle is in the hospital with cancer and not expected to make the week. Got note today that his parents are coming into town tomorrow to spend last days with him. Now must spend the day getting the guest bedroom and bathroom ready. Ugh.
February 22nd, 2010 at 7:20 am
I may be hit and miss on the boards for the next week.
February 22nd, 2010 at 7:23 am
That’s not good, TEB. You must use your powers to stop the badnessityificationary.
February 22nd, 2010 at 7:31 am
Of course, that means my US anthem will have to wait a few days.
February 22nd, 2010 at 7:33 am
Sorry to hear that news, Bunny. Sending you vibes of strength and patience!
February 22nd, 2010 at 7:34 am
NS – Those pokes were SO much better than the ones I get on Facebook!
February 22nd, 2010 at 7:40 am
Cj:
Laugh till you cough, indeed.
February 22nd, 2010 at 7:46 am
Ed: I agree. I’m looking forward to Chuck again.
TEB: My condolences. I know what you are going through. My family isn’t doing that well either.
Even though nobody picked Russia, I might mix the Russian and US anthems. :)
February 22nd, 2010 at 7:46 am
So far, Lo Pan and Cj are the only ones not singing for the Deadpan.
February 22nd, 2010 at 7:48 am
Here’s the problem with Canada.
A balanced review of the game last night:
http://olympics.thestar.com/2010/article/769390–pothole-on-road-to-gold
And what will typically be stated by the media: “What is wrong with Team Canada?”
http://www.cbc.ca/olympics/hockey/story/2010/02/22/spo-your-view.html
February 22nd, 2010 at 7:49 am
Sing. SING! I say!
February 22nd, 2010 at 7:50 am
On a “lighter” topic, is anyone going to try the game “Heavy Rain”?
February 22nd, 2010 at 7:51 am
La La La
Bunny, hang in there! I’m sorry about your family’s illnesses.
February 22nd, 2010 at 7:52 am
I’ve sung for Deadpan before and I’m sure I’ll sing again … I apologize in advance. ;-)
February 22nd, 2010 at 7:53 am
Bunny, My condolences. it seams some times when it rains it pours.
February 22nd, 2010 at 7:53 am
And now, I have one full hour of the house being completely empty except for me!
The kids are at school and Dan is at work.
I don’t know what to do first. (apparently posting on the Deadpan actually)
I think I might go jump on the bed or something otherwise enthralling.
February 22nd, 2010 at 7:55 am
Ooooh, Cj’s jumping on the bed. I wanna watch! I wanna join in! :pout:
February 22nd, 2010 at 7:58 am
Argh! I had blissfully forgotten this show. Now I need to go find brain bleach.
http://www.sfsignal.com/archives/2010/02/cyndi-lauper-sings-the-theme-song-to-electra-woman-dyna-girl/
February 22nd, 2010 at 7:58 am
Cj, good call. do something you tell the kids not too!
February 22nd, 2010 at 8:01 am
OK. Maybe now I *will* watch the La Femme Nikita reboot.
http://scifiwire.com/2010/02/this-spicy-actress-is-the.php
February 22nd, 2010 at 8:01 am
How can you not treasure anything from the minds of Krofft?
February 22nd, 2010 at 8:01 am
I second reaper’s suggestion.
February 22nd, 2010 at 8:08 am
ditto:
What is Heavy Rain about?
February 22nd, 2010 at 8:08 am
Put clean sheets on the guest bed and fresh towels in the bathroom. I think I’m ready for company now.
February 22nd, 2010 at 8:10 am
ditto, I’m strictly PC gaming. no Heavy Rain for me.
February 22nd, 2010 at 8:12 am
JB: Very easy. EW&DG will scar you for life. ;)
NS: It is an adventure game revolving around a murder mystery that you are trying to solve. The story is played through 4 different characters and will adapt based on choices you make. It sounds very interesting and has gotten good reviews.
February 22nd, 2010 at 8:14 am
TEB: That studio did a lot of PC games. I assumed this would be released to PC, but I see it is only on PS3 right now. I don’t know if they have plans to release it on PC later.
February 22nd, 2010 at 8:17 am
It’s hard to say, ditto. I was upset that Fable 2 didn’t make it to PC. I enjoyed the first Fable
February 22nd, 2010 at 8:21 am
My wife got part of the way through Fable 1 until the game ate a completed mission. She wasn’t really interested in starting over in order to recover.
Fable 2 did sound interesting, what with the dog.
I’ll have to give a closer look to Heavy Rain. My PS3 should be here Tuesday (ohmydogohmydogohmydog) and I’m a bit excited about it.
February 22nd, 2010 at 8:47 am
TEB: :hugs: Hang in there.
February 22nd, 2010 at 8:50 am
Don’t hug me, ain’t my uncle. But I’ll pass it along to hubby. Thanks Amy.
February 22nd, 2010 at 8:52 am
Oh, okay. You’re welcome. :)
February 22nd, 2010 at 9:05 am
My sympathies to you and to your husband, Bunny. Let me/us know what we can do.
I never knew that the younger kid on Growing Pains was Chekov’s son? He’s gone missing.
February 22nd, 2010 at 9:15 am
CP: Touched — VAST
Jack: Yeah, I didn’t know that either. I hope they find him. Of course, Vancouver is going to be crazy right now. It’s definitely not a good time to find help for a missing persons case.
February 22nd, 2010 at 9:16 am
Condolences TEB.
As for Heavy Rain, I’m tempted to give it a try as I enjoyed Fahrenheit (Quantic Dreams previous game).
February 22nd, 2010 at 9:18 am
I’ve had a PS3 for a while now NS, it’s not that exciting.
February 22nd, 2010 at 9:21 am
I agree with Van. The interface sucks compared to the 360. On the flip-side, the newer PS3 are much more quiet. I’ve only played a few PS3 games since I love getting achievements. :)
February 22nd, 2010 at 9:31 am
TEB: Best wishes to your family during this loss.
ditto: Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo! Not Elektra Woman and Dyna Girl… Why did ya do it, Cindy? Why?
February 22nd, 2010 at 9:34 am
Morning Pan!
I just have one thing to say about this whole Hockey debacle… They interrupted 2 man bob-sled competition to show the last 30 seconds, and I am not happy about it.
You know what they replaced 2 man bob-sled competition with when they came back from interruption? Ice Dancing. Yeah, Ice Dancing. That’s a bit of whiplash right there.
Granted, at the end of Ice Dancing, the Canadian team was in the lead, so Go Canada.
February 22nd, 2010 at 9:35 am
Well, I’m upgrading from my PS2 and it has Blu-Ray, so… :) I think it is exciting.
As for the 360, I do not knowingly purchase defective products. Therefore, I will never own a 360.
February 22nd, 2010 at 9:36 am
Wow. I didn’t realize how much rage I have over the 360. I need to go sit in the corner for a while…
February 22nd, 2010 at 9:37 am
NS: My 360 works great. :)
February 22nd, 2010 at 10:10 am
NS: Just for you…
http://www.thinkgeek.com/images/products/zoom/c3da_Achievement_Unlocked.jpg
February 22nd, 2010 at 10:11 am
Yeah, this was in my email this morning as well – I didn’t know he was an actor or really that he even existed…
http://renegade-studios.com/newsletter/andrew/
February 22nd, 2010 at 10:12 am
And just since I don’t share links all that often, here’s another…
http://www.80stees.com/products/Bazinga-Big-Bang-Theory-Shirt.asp
February 22nd, 2010 at 10:13 am
PSA
By the way… Starting March 4th, Taco Bell orders will be served in a “Lap Tray” instead of a bag.
“The Lap Tray makes it easier to eat in the car or take on the go! If you want a plastic bag instead, please just ask us.”
/PSA
February 22nd, 2010 at 10:27 am
Good lord, folks need to get off Marty’s back. And as an Avs fan that hard for me to say ;)
Woah.. I just used the words “get off”, “back”, and “hard” in one thought that wasnt even dirty.
February 22nd, 2010 at 10:27 am
Lejon: As much as I enjoy watching ice dancing, I was unhappy about bobsledding being interrupted, too. I have a special place in my heart for bobsledding because, when I was in second grade and the ‘94 Winter Olympics were going on*, we had to write about what Winter Olympic event we would like to be in when we were older, and I picked bobsledding. I think I’ll read what I wrote on-pod now.
*Apologies if I made anyone feel old again.
February 22nd, 2010 at 10:28 am
Oh and ditto I agree about the whole comparison to the Miracle on Ice. Thats so fucking stupid. Just NBC trying to make a bigger story when they dont need to. Not even close to the same circumstances as 1980. Blech. Media sux no matter what country youre in.
February 22nd, 2010 at 10:35 am
Amy: It’s OK. I felt old in 1994 too.
February 22nd, 2010 at 10:36 am
Miracle needs to have a little more solid definition. I don’t think that Professional players winning an international competition is all that miraculous.
February 22nd, 2010 at 10:41 am
Lejon, what if US goalie Ryan Miller turned the entire ice rink surface into wine?
February 22nd, 2010 at 10:45 am
On a side note, minor bun engine made Benny Lava.
February 22nd, 2010 at 10:50 am
Jack Mangan: well, now that would be an impressive trick. Are we talking a Concorde, or something more like a Shiraz?
February 22nd, 2010 at 11:00 am
Money continues to be tight, but it didn’t stop me from buying a pair of 20 game packs for the new Twins ballpark.
Darcy and I took the kids on the new commuter train yesterday, and it stops right under the corner of the park. It was all the sales pitch we needed.
February 22nd, 2010 at 11:03 am
Greetings, Mister Jak Mangan –
I would like to mention my appreciation for playing my voicemails on your deadpan podcast show program.
My employers at the Strong Back, Weak Mind Moving Co. have told me that I should continue to make these calls of outreach in an effort to educate more on the plight of Trolls in modern society.
As I am an Orc troll master, I am in a unique position to view the perception of Trolls in outer Earth.
Thank you, once again, for your persistance in bringing their story to light.
Youse can count on me to listen and report.
Thank youse.
February 22nd, 2010 at 11:03 am
You need a bun to bite, Benny Lava?
February 22nd, 2010 at 11:10 am
Anybody need this sign, Benny Lava?
February 22nd, 2010 at 11:28 am
Lejon, I suppose it wouldn’t be very miraculous to turn the ice to Arbor Mist.
JB: I be the kids will love that. Sounds like a justifiable expenditure.
Benny Lava?
Amy, I saw some of the bobsled track stuff they still have in place up in Lake Placid. That is an exciting sport to watch. . . .Kinda like a more dangerous Pinewood Derby.
February 22nd, 2010 at 11:29 am
CP: Just Dropped in (to see what condition my condition was in) – Kenny Rogers
February 22nd, 2010 at 11:31 am
On listening. I find it hard to believe that there was a time that Kenny Rogers sounded like that.
February 22nd, 2010 at 11:40 am
Wow.
http://failblog.org/2010/02/22/google-search-fail/
Rather frightening. How do I forget this? ;)
February 22nd, 2010 at 11:43 am
Benny Lava.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZA1NoOOoaNw
good lord ditto!
February 22nd, 2010 at 11:48 am
Finished Mass Effect 2. Maranda died (not a spoiler), which is ok, she was my least favourite character anyway.
February 22nd, 2010 at 11:51 am
Thank Youse for removing me from the moderation.
Orc bless you.
February 22nd, 2010 at 11:54 am
Welcome, OrGo!
February 22nd, 2010 at 11:54 am
Hey Troll Master!
February 22nd, 2010 at 11:59 am
CP: Babalon — Unwritten Law
February 22nd, 2010 at 12:16 pm
Should I stay or should OrGo?
February 22nd, 2010 at 12:19 pm
Oh Jack… *shakes head*
February 22nd, 2010 at 1:01 pm
It’s got a beat!
I like it!
*runs to get a club*
February 22nd, 2010 at 1:03 pm
with the formalities of the :FTB: out of the way.
Welcome OrGo!!
February 22nd, 2010 at 1:05 pm
It sounds a bit like a fortune cookie. OrGo.
*hopes the big Orc has a good sense of humor*
*looks for hiding places*
Time to get back to work. OrGo.
February 22nd, 2010 at 1:05 pm
I mean
f-ing 
February 22nd, 2010 at 1:10 pm
Welcome Orgo, you don’t have a killer whale in the family?
February 22nd, 2010 at 1:15 pm
Tautologically speaking,
is 
February 22nd, 2010 at 1:48 pm
But if I stay it will be Mordor.
February 22nd, 2010 at 2:01 pm
CP: More — The Sisters of Mercy
February 22nd, 2010 at 2:07 pm
Have turned on the the TV. All the talk is how this game was not a miracle on ice. ditto’s right. Hockey’s not a miracle. You know what’s a miracle? naugahyde is a miracle. I could never figure out how they managed to skin those things.
February 22nd, 2010 at 2:08 pm
I really do have to start a new game. I think Wednesday it will be Ego Draconis time.
February 22nd, 2010 at 2:10 pm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Realm_of_Nauga
February 22nd, 2010 at 2:13 pm
TEB: Did you every try Arkham Asylum?
February 22nd, 2010 at 2:16 pm
CP: Black Snake Moan — Ramblin’ Jack Elliot
February 22nd, 2010 at 2:17 pm
ditto, no. I’ve heard nothing but good things about it, I just never got to it. I have Ego Draconis. It came the same time as ME2. I opted to play ME2 first. I also have Assasin’s Creed 2 on pre-order, which is supposed to be out mid-March, as well as the expansion to Dragon Age. Too many games, too little time.
February 22nd, 2010 at 2:19 pm
There are no miracles, just events observed with insufficient data.
February 22nd, 2010 at 2:25 pm
I stand by my statement.
February 22nd, 2010 at 2:29 pm
Can I say Deadpan is a miracle? I certainly haven’t observed it. ;)
February 22nd, 2010 at 2:30 pm
I’m feeling might sad for all those Naugas that TEB plans on slaughtering.
February 22nd, 2010 at 2:33 pm
My kitty is a miracle. She makes me feel better.
February 22nd, 2010 at 2:33 pm
Bwahahahahaha *flourishes cleaver*
February 22nd, 2010 at 2:34 pm
ohhhh, WP put my last comment into moderation. What’s wrong with an evil laugh?
February 22nd, 2010 at 2:35 pm
What’s wrong with sharpening knives? What’s wrong with slaughtering naugas?
February 22nd, 2010 at 2:36 pm
Beer’s a miracle. Thanks Egypt!
February 22nd, 2010 at 2:38 pm
“Beer is living proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy.” – Ben Franklin
I don’t see him saying it’s a miracle.
February 22nd, 2010 at 2:47 pm
Ben Franklin also was into French whores and opium.
Beer = miracle. Of deliciousness.
February 22nd, 2010 at 2:50 pm
Yeah? That just makes him all the more reliable.
February 22nd, 2010 at 2:54 pm
Currently watching this:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00r06j5
Do a google on the case, not a good advert for the Canadian justice system.
February 22nd, 2010 at 2:54 pm
Oh does it? So if I told you I was into the same thing it would make me more reliable? Sweet. I’ll remember that.
February 22nd, 2010 at 3:00 pm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dear_Zachary
February 22nd, 2010 at 3:00 pm
or is that more loveable?
February 22nd, 2010 at 3:04 pm
Yeah Van, Canada’s extradition and deportation laws leave a lot to be desired. There’s one going on here in Calgary that’s been on going for five or six years now.
February 22nd, 2010 at 3:05 pm
I think the problem is, we’re too nice. We’re so afraid of hurting the feelings of “the bad guy” we sometimes forget the feelings of the good guy.
February 22nd, 2010 at 3:31 pm
A very moving albeit very sad documentary.
February 22nd, 2010 at 4:01 pm
Wow. That’s a pretty awful story.
February 22nd, 2010 at 4:09 pm
Interesting: the local sportstalk radio stations typically ignore hockey and the Coyotes, treating it as seriously as go-kart racing. I’ve heard Coyotes’ icon Shane Doan make appearances on the station, only to end up in conversation with hockey-ignorant nitwits.
Today, all 3 sportstalk stations were talking hockey, one was even blasting NBC for its terrible treatment of last night’s game. This is progress.
February 22nd, 2010 at 4:18 pm
A beautiful rendition of love at first sight, imo.
http://vimeo.com/9078364
February 22nd, 2010 at 5:00 pm
Women’s hockey next. If Canada wins, on to the gold medal round. If they lose, bronze round.
February 22nd, 2010 at 5:11 pm
Very pretty, ditto.
February 22nd, 2010 at 5:15 pm
Holy cow. It took five whole minutes before the Canada’s first goal. They’ll never break double didget scoring at that rate.
February 22nd, 2010 at 5:39 pm
lol.
At least *they* score first. ;)
February 22nd, 2010 at 5:53 pm
Who do you think “scores” more when the game is over, the winners or the losers?
February 22nd, 2010 at 6:02 pm
Bunny, I think that even the losers are winners sometimes, among . . . female athletes.
Cough.
February 22nd, 2010 at 6:28 pm
EssBee FTW!
February 22nd, 2010 at 7:47 pm
CW: Team USA getting its collective butt kicked by China in curling.
February 22nd, 2010 at 9:01 pm
Yahoo! Gold in Ice Dancing. :)
February 22nd, 2010 at 10:15 pm
Kinda funny: http://nymag.com/daily/intel/2010/02/vagilante_scott_galloway_will.html
February 22nd, 2010 at 10:54 pm
Love, Peace, and Hair Grease. Goodnight
February 22nd, 2010 at 11:01 pm
Goodnight Jack. Dream well.
February 22nd, 2010 at 11:01 pm
I like the comments of people critiquing the grammar in the emails LOL
February 23rd, 2010 at 12:00 am
Cj Says: Your comment is awaiting moderation.
February 22nd, 2010 at 10:12 am
http://tinyurl.com/bazzzzinga
February 23rd, 2010 at 12:31 am
OK so I lied about the hair grease and the mush. Really signing off now. Cue National Anthem.
February 23rd, 2010 at 3:32 am
Patriotism swells in the heart of the American bear.
February 23rd, 2010 at 3:47 am
If you want some background music for your singing:
http://mayasite.net/MIDI/Atlas/worldlst.html
February 23rd, 2010 at 4:34 am
Jack: The article on Scott Galloway is definitely funny, but having taught college classes, I am 100% on his side (for this email exchange only). The undergraduate college students of the current generation have an absolutely enormous sense of entitlement that allows them to say things to professors (nearly always through obnoxious emails that they often don’t even bother to sign) that I would never have dreamed of saying.
February 23rd, 2010 at 5:44 am
Morning Pan.
Off to the airport in a little while.
Meanwhile, today’s pairings:
ditto and myself vs. WNDRWolf
ditto vs. Nomad Scry
Jack vs. Amy
Be good. And if you can’t be good well, at least be better
February 23rd, 2010 at 5:55 am
Bunny, what will you do if we are not good? ;)
February 23rd, 2010 at 6:00 am
funny: http://theoatmeal.com/comics/phone
February 23rd, 2010 at 6:05 am
reaper, if you’re not good, I’ll give you a lollipop. If you’re good… a spanking
February 23rd, 2010 at 6:21 am
WTF – I am going to have to sing 4… Is there a limit to the number anthems I can torture you all with?
February 23rd, 2010 at 6:22 am
Hmmm good bad good bad…
choices choices…
February 23rd, 2010 at 6:26 am
My hubby subscribes to Guitar World magazine. In the last issue, on their CD, they had a woman shredder. So, of course, he went out and got her album. He thinks it’s the first pop album he’s bought in a very long time. When he was playing it for me I told him he needs to listen to the radio more as her song has been playing endlessly. Anyway, Orianthi is now my hubby’s newest guitar player favourite:
http://www.youtube.com/user/officialorianthi?blend=1&ob=4
February 23rd, 2010 at 6:27 am
Wolf, I think, and I hope everybody agrees, once you get beyond two, don’t worry about it. That is a little silly. Pick two and we’ll all be happy.
February 23rd, 2010 at 6:28 am
Besides, you never know, Germany may win against Canada tonight *rolls on the floor laughing*
February 23rd, 2010 at 6:31 am
I was talking to one of my counterparts in the Ontario office today. It turns out, his brother is one of the speedskaters for Germany. For some reason, I find that cool.
February 23rd, 2010 at 6:37 am
Usedhair, I couldn’t agree with you more. I too taught some college courses at one time in my life, and almost every day was absolutely appalling.
February 23rd, 2010 at 6:40 am
Pervs
February 23rd, 2010 at 6:43 am
Jealous?
February 23rd, 2010 at 6:45 am
Smell my own kind
February 23rd, 2010 at 6:46 am
What do we smell like?
February 23rd, 2010 at 6:51 am
I’m not big on sweets but man do I love me some rieces pieces.
oh ya
CE: rieces pieces
February 23rd, 2010 at 6:52 am
CSL: Fabric softener
February 23rd, 2010 at 6:54 am
Good Morning Pan! WOO WOO!
February 23rd, 2010 at 6:54 am
I’ve always been more of a Smarties person, reaper. They aren’t endorsed by aliens.
February 23rd, 2010 at 6:54 am
JR’s doing his train impression.
February 23rd, 2010 at 6:58 am
It smells like perfume and strip joint in here…..
LOST TONITE YA BITCHES!!!!!!
February 23rd, 2010 at 7:06 am
Did ditto just “yahoo” a gold in Ice Dancing????? Oh god bless you sir.
February 23rd, 2010 at 7:08 am
Looking at the events scheduled today, I predict Germany will have the medal count lead come tonight.
Deutschland uber alles, bitches.
February 23rd, 2010 at 7:15 am
Lo Pan – It won’t be in hockey.
February 23rd, 2010 at 7:16 am
Is it wrong of me that, whenever I think Germany I think
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dZlFBSRrSR0
February 23rd, 2010 at 7:18 am
No, WNDR, no it wont.
Cant watch youtube…. what izzat EB?
February 23rd, 2010 at 7:20 am
Spike Jones song, Der Fuehrer’s Face
February 23rd, 2010 at 7:20 am
Bunny, I’m allergic to chocolate other wise I might be too
February 23rd, 2010 at 7:23 am
Chocolate rain?
February 23rd, 2010 at 7:32 am
Poor Germany. You start one little World War and you never live it down.
February 23rd, 2010 at 7:34 am
Agree.
http://www.calgarysun.com/sports/vancouver2010/hockey/2010/02/22/12990016-qmi.html
February 23rd, 2010 at 7:37 am
“Little World War” is the definition of oxymoron
February 23rd, 2010 at 7:38 am
Aint it tho?
February 23rd, 2010 at 7:40 am
“The cumulative score of their first three games was 41-2.”
“The cumulative total of the four USA wins was 40-2. ”
Canada wins!
February 23rd, 2010 at 7:40 am
Oh wait, was I suppose to get something else from that article?
February 23rd, 2010 at 7:42 am
Uh…..no… no Bunny you werent.
*burp*
February 23rd, 2010 at 7:44 am
Well, this has been fun. Now must go gas up the car and do a couple of other errands before heading to the airport. Probably won’t be on line tomorrow.
Later Panites
February 23rd, 2010 at 7:52 am
I prefer the one ball song when it comes to taking the urine out of the leader of National Socialism.
February 23rd, 2010 at 8:00 am
Oh Van…. your crazy words confound and excite me.
February 23rd, 2010 at 8:02 am
Van, is that a polite rap lyric?
February 23rd, 2010 at 8:03 am
Lo Pan is excited by one ball? not going to touch that one…
February 23rd, 2010 at 8:15 am
CMon reaper…touch it. Touch the one ball…
February 23rd, 2010 at 8:35 am
Is that “Don’t fear the ball, reaper”?
February 23rd, 2010 at 8:38 am
ditto = flawless victory
February 23rd, 2010 at 8:46 am
ditto wins!!
February 23rd, 2010 at 8:48 am
More cow bell!!!
February 23rd, 2010 at 8:57 am
CP: Bloody Mother Fuckin Asshole — Martha Wainwright
February 23rd, 2010 at 9:02 am
I try to be my best.
February 23rd, 2010 at 9:08 am
Finish him.
February 23rd, 2010 at 9:09 am
That Orianthi sounds like all the other crap girl singer …
Oh, well, that was different.
Perhaps I should finish listening before making a judgement.
…
Hmph. She sounds like all the other crap singing guitar chicks that I really enjoy – except she does like neck stuff with her guitar too!
o.0
February 23rd, 2010 at 9:16 am
I just watched part of the men’s Canada-USA match. US was up at the time 4-3 but the Canadians were bloody pounding on the puck. I wouldn’t have wanted to have been the goaltender there.
February 23rd, 2010 at 9:17 am
Jack: I do not know the appropriate response.
February 23rd, 2010 at 9:19 am
Johnny Cage wins.
February 23rd, 2010 at 9:32 am
Nomad, I think the correct response is Up-Down-Up-Down B button.
February 23rd, 2010 at 9:47 am
or maybe: Right, Down, Right, Right, b
February 23rd, 2010 at 9:50 am
CP: Home — Roger Waters
February 23rd, 2010 at 9:54 am
CE: rieces pieces
I have this compulsion to eat one color first.
February 23rd, 2010 at 10:02 am
Thank youse all for the warmly welkome.
Of course, now I need to clarify a small poynt.
“Troll Master OrGo” is my job title not my name.
See, like I was lookin’ for a job (sue me, it’s a bad ekonomy), and I passed by the offices of The Strong Back, Weak Mind, Moving Co. .They had a Help Wanted sign, so I walked in.
I says, “I need a Job. Do you got anything?” and the friendly Troll behind the reception desk says, “You can be Troll Master OrGo.” So, I says, “When can I start?”
I’ve been the Troll Master OrGo ever since.
February 23rd, 2010 at 10:06 am
That’s kinda how I acquired my current gig, Mr. Master.
February 23rd, 2010 at 10:22 am
Thats how I got my first gag.
February 23rd, 2010 at 10:25 am
Gig = paying gag?
February 23rd, 2010 at 10:29 am
In some professions gagging could cause you not to get paid for your current gig.
February 23rd, 2010 at 10:31 am
I could never get those fatality moves down.
I’m glad that Orianthi is spreading the shredder ideal to places where it normally isn’t accepted. Let some young girl see her videos and get inspired to devote time to develop a real, empowering skill.
February 23rd, 2010 at 10:39 am
Wow, that OrGo conversation went south fast. . . Gags = jokes and comedy routines, right? Like Carrot Top?
…. hmmm…. Carrot Top is awfully orc-like these days…..
February 23rd, 2010 at 10:41 am
We’re all winners here.
February 23rd, 2010 at 10:51 am
Jack: I agree regarding Orianthi.
February 23rd, 2010 at 10:57 am
Lo Pan: Not to nit-pick, but Germany started 2 little world wars
Van: Is that one-ball song called “Rodeo”
Welcome Troll Master!
jackmangan: Frawress Victory!
February 23rd, 2010 at 11:00 am
Actually Serbia started the first World War, Lejon. Well at least a couple of their peeps did.
February 23rd, 2010 at 11:04 am
Sorry if I took the gagging a bit too far… it was just an involuntary reflex.
February 23rd, 2010 at 11:05 am
Well the reflex is in charge of finding treasure in the dark, after all.
February 23rd, 2010 at 11:08 am
*blink*
Fle-flex!
February 23rd, 2010 at 11:08 am
Can you really take gagging too far?
February 23rd, 2010 at 11:12 am
Oh EssBee….. I mean no, no of course you cant. But oh EssBee….
February 23rd, 2010 at 11:13 am
’80s music gives me a headache.
Too many smurfy groups being smurfy.
Give me özzy Killer of Giants any day.
February 23rd, 2010 at 11:16 am
Two bits of news that probably mean nothing to y’all, but are bonus-super-good for me.
Today I sign the paperwork at my job to become a REAL full fledged employee. I’m no longer on probation.
Welcome to my world lovely medical insurance. The company pays 100% for me and the cost to cover my kids is minimal. Seriously – I haven’t seen a company offer better benefits since the early 90’s. (vacation here is amazing too… 3 weeks in my first year!)
2nd bit is that I passed my H3 Certification test last night on the first try! I’m pretty pleased with myself. It was a b-i-t-c-h of a test! But now I get to play with a virtual dedicated server. I’ve earned it.
I’m still working my butt off and selling stuff, but I miss everyone. sigh.
February 23rd, 2010 at 11:18 am
Cj: Hooray! Congrats on becoming a real, er… girl… and loosing the long ears and tail!
February 23rd, 2010 at 11:19 am
’80s music give you a headache? Then I guess I shouldn’t share this.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lKeA3-n27t8
February 23rd, 2010 at 11:20 am
Congrats, Cj!
We miss you too. Fortunately, I get to see you next month.
February 23rd, 2010 at 11:29 am
Congrats CJ! Ill spank ditto’s ass in celebration next month!
February 23rd, 2010 at 11:31 am
Erm…
http://www.toplessrobot.com/2010/02/dungeons_dragons_porn_stars.php
February 23rd, 2010 at 11:50 am
Lo Pan: Plushie Dice! Cool!
February 23rd, 2010 at 12:07 pm
Many Headache! Argh!
February 23rd, 2010 at 12:09 pm
Oooh… Tasty Morsels… Topless Robot Human feemails… …. ….
February 23rd, 2010 at 12:10 pm
Well I didn’t want to go there but:
Hitler, he only had one ball,
Goering, he had two but very small,
Himmler had something simmler,
But poor old Goebbels had no balls at all.
Whistle Chorus:
Frankfurt has only one beer hall,
Stuttgart, die München all on call,
Munich, vee lift our tunich,
To show vee ‘Cherman’ have no balls at all.
Whistle Chorus:
Hans Otto is very short, not tall,
And blotto, for drinking Singhai and Skol.
A ‘Cherman’, unlike Bruce Erwin,
Because Hans Otto has no balls at all.
Whistle Chorus:
Hitler has only got one ball,
The other is in the Albert Hall.
His mother, the dirty bugger,
Cut it off when he was small.
Whistle Chorus:
February 23rd, 2010 at 12:17 pm
Sung to the tune of Colonel Bogey.
February 23rd, 2010 at 12:35 pm
Goodnight Bogey.
Oh crap, it’s only 1:30 in the afternoon…
February 23rd, 2010 at 12:40 pm
OMG its all gone to hell with Hitlers n Trolls n Mangans….
February 23rd, 2010 at 12:53 pm
Have we eliminated Deadpan via Goodwin’s Law?
:)
February 23rd, 2010 at 12:54 pm
CP: Waiting Around To Die — The Lemonheads
February 23rd, 2010 at 1:00 pm
Van: Oh. Not the same one at all then.
Welllll, there goes Jonny with his pecker in his hand
he’s a one-balled man and he’s off to the Rodeo.
WELL, Allemande left and allemande right
Come on, y’fuckin’ dummy
get your right foot right
Now get off the stage…
and so on…
February 23rd, 2010 at 1:01 pm
TEB is probably the only one interested in this, but I find this rather interesting. Chart Attack has a poll of the quintessential Canadian band. It’s pretty close between Sloan and The Tragically Hip. Personally, I would have thought The Hip would win by a landslide, but I guess it is still early in the voting.
http://www.chartattack.com/polls
February 23rd, 2010 at 1:03 pm
CP: Blood, Sex and Booze — Green Day
February 23rd, 2010 at 1:08 pm
ditto: Waiting Around To Die is one of my favorite songs evar.
February 23rd, 2010 at 1:09 pm
ditto: What, no Rush?
February 23rd, 2010 at 1:15 pm
Lejon: I agree. No Rush is a surprise.
There are a lot of bands that CA could have chosen, but they only picked 2 that are fairly unknown outside of Canada.
February 23rd, 2010 at 1:24 pm
What, no Tuuli?????
February 23rd, 2010 at 1:33 pm
I can see why Lo Pan likes them. :)
February 23rd, 2010 at 1:35 pm
I hope the guys in Anvil aren’t too discouraged by this omission.
February 23rd, 2010 at 1:40 pm
Who?
;)
February 23rd, 2010 at 1:40 pm
ditto, my wanting to sleep with the whole band has nothing to do with it ;).
February 23rd, 2010 at 1:41 pm
AWESOME Lost podcast. This episode made my brain bleed.
http://www.jayandjack.com/
February 23rd, 2010 at 1:41 pm
ANd by “whole band” i mean when they were all girls and still good.
February 23rd, 2010 at 1:50 pm
woah.. and by looking at a recent picture, by “whole band” i mean when they were all girls and still good and all hot…
god im superficial. what an asshole.
February 23rd, 2010 at 2:41 pm
Yeah!
February 23rd, 2010 at 3:04 pm
Double yeah!
February 23rd, 2010 at 3:27 pm
Ja Wohl!
February 23rd, 2010 at 3:27 pm
What am I agreeing to?
February 23rd, 2010 at 3:50 pm
Don’t ask questions, Lejon. Just sign the forms.
February 23rd, 2010 at 4:03 pm
What, no Chilliwack?
February 23rd, 2010 at 4:17 pm
CJ: Woo!!
February 23rd, 2010 at 4:44 pm
Lejon, some guy from Stalag 13?
February 23rd, 2010 at 4:44 pm
You watch your mouth, Rhett.
February 23rd, 2010 at 4:48 pm
Political humor!
http://www.cagle.msnbc.com/news/PoliticalOlympics2010/images/luckovich.jpg
February 23rd, 2010 at 4:50 pm
Thats gold, Ghana! Gold!
February 23rd, 2010 at 4:51 pm
Yeah, I liked the grumpy elephant with the Fiji finger.
“Fiji Finger” is going to be our band name, btw
February 23rd, 2010 at 5:02 pm
Fiji Finger it is….
I call banjo.
February 23rd, 2010 at 5:12 pm
Really enjoyed listening to this weeks Starshipsofa:
http://www.starshipsofa.com/20100223/aural-delights-no-122-michael-f-flynn/
February 23rd, 2010 at 6:38 pm
Up-Down-Up-Down B button
February 23rd, 2010 at 9:36 pm
Fuck you, Lost.
“All will be revealed” my ass.
You go to hell and you die.
February 23rd, 2010 at 10:09 pm
Yay! Canada gets another gold in women’s ski cross! WOOHOO! :-)
February 23rd, 2010 at 11:15 pm
Catching up is fun to do.
Carrot Top makes me gag. Too wiry.
Cj: Huzzuh and … 100% coverage is “wow”.
I guess they’ll let anyone play D&D now. Us creepy geeks will have to find something else to define ourselves with…
Hahaha at Fiji Finger.
February 23rd, 2010 at 11:40 pm
Canada beat WNDR
Slovakia beat Amy Bowen
Czech beat Nomad Scry
I agree with Bunny’s comment about the anthems…. IMO, if you do one anthem, you’re good. You can do as many as you want from your team’s losses, but there’s no need for this to become a chore for anyone.
February 24th, 2010 at 12:00 am
doopiteedooo.
February 24th, 2010 at 12:02 am
I have compassion for those who work long shifts.
11 Hours I clocked today.
People are happy.
I am just loopy.
February 24th, 2010 at 12:27 am
Eat coffee!
February 24th, 2010 at 12:28 am
Really interesting photography, fairly diverse. I -think- it is neither gross nor NSFW, but … I’m warped and I’ve only been through the first 30 pages.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/eyecandyforthebrokenhearted
February 24th, 2010 at 12:33 am
Of course I forgot that the front page has Victoria in pasties. Makes me seem even more depraved than normal. [rolls eyes] Whoops.
February 24th, 2010 at 12:38 am
What? I lost to the Czechs again? Geez, talk about insult to injury.
February 24th, 2010 at 1:14 am
I wonder if I could find 70K down the back of the sofa:
http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/24/nvtouch-surface-computer-gets-you-into-the-multitouch-table-game/
February 24th, 2010 at 1:20 am
Cassini still doing good work:
http://www.wired.com/wiredscience/2010/02/enceladus-2/
February 24th, 2010 at 2:57 am
Great Garth Nix story in this weeks Podcastle:
http://podcastle.org/2010/02/23/podcastle-92-sir-hereward-and-mr-fitz-go-to-war-again/
February 24th, 2010 at 3:02 am
I cannot see/hear Garth and not think Garth Ennis. So I keep doing double-takes at this week’s Podcastle.
February 24th, 2010 at 3:03 am
w00t-0ff!
February 24th, 2010 at 3:32 am
So, what does it means that, as I’m reading these last comments, the story on the local TV news is about Garth Brooks?
Is there some kind of conspiracy at work here?
February 24th, 2010 at 3:35 am
I’m not quite sure what to think about this. MTV is kicking us out?
http://www.thrfeed.com/2010/02/mtv-pushing-out-cynical-generation-x-.html
February 24th, 2010 at 4:19 am
So today I won a giveway on Twitter, first to tweet an author I follow.
A Czech scifi mag, looking forward to seeing how they do things in the Czech Republic..
February 24th, 2010 at 6:02 am
Morning Pan!
Change of plans. Am here today but not tomorrow. As such, I need a selfless volunteer to do show notes for tomorrow’s show.
February 24th, 2010 at 6:03 am
Congrats Van. It’s always cool to win.
February 24th, 2010 at 6:05 am
Now to make you think…
I’m sitting at my computer with just my imagination, waiting for my hubby to finish showering so I can sneak in a clean my cute little body too. When hubby doesn’t have to leave until later it totally messes up my schedule.
February 24th, 2010 at 6:23 am
Ed, ANYTHING that distances our generation from MTV is good thing.
February 24th, 2010 at 6:36 am
Today’s pairings:
Vanamonde vs. ditto
Cj vs. Jack
February 24th, 2010 at 6:40 am
So I’m playing with myself today since I’m not matched up?
February 24th, 2010 at 6:41 am
Don’t you -always- play with yourself?
February 24th, 2010 at 6:42 am
Well DUHHHHHH!!!!!!!!
February 24th, 2010 at 6:44 am
I was thinking about giving a rimshot, but Innuendo stabbed me in the face.
February 24th, 2010 at 6:44 am
Also I’ve realized its simply not a good idea for me to watch women’s figure skating. Is she 16? Is she 25? Who knows! Its just asking for trouble.
Speaking of, turns out 100,000 condoms were passed out on the Olympic Village. I gotta find a way in in 2014.
February 24th, 2010 at 6:45 am
Stabbed….in….face…. *snort*
*rimshot*
February 24th, 2010 at 6:46 am
Hey, Mr. Vanamonde, sir, do you read the Czech language?
February 24th, 2010 at 6:47 am
Trash time.
No, literally.
February 24th, 2010 at 6:54 am
My body’s clean. Eggs on the stove boiling. Now sitting at my desk again pretending to work. It’s not as easy as you’d think.
February 24th, 2010 at 6:57 am
It’s going to be that kind of day. Went to check on my eggs and realized I put a pot of water on the stove to boil but didn’t put any eggs in it. Silly me
February 24th, 2010 at 7:01 am
This only having one vehicle is harder than I thought. We gave hubby’s car to his parents to use while they are out here. Hubby took mine to get to work. I’m literally stuck at home today. I didn’t have any plans to go anywhere but that’s not the point.
February 24th, 2010 at 7:02 am
On another note, why is it raining? It’s February, it’s not suppose to rain.
Also, why am I grumpy this morning. I think I’m coming down with something. Ugh.
February 24th, 2010 at 7:02 am
Buenos Dias, DP!
February 24th, 2010 at 7:09 am
Morning EssBee.
February 24th, 2010 at 7:20 am
Morning
Has Germany been knocked out of the hockey contention yet?
what am I up to 5??? This could be interesting….
It will give me a chance to try out my new stage….
February 24th, 2010 at 7:22 am
Why aren’t National Anthems all Instrumentals???
February 24th, 2010 at 7:24 am
A grumpy bunny? Noooo
I, too, just got out of the shower. I’m dressed and waiting for the return of my vehicle so I can go volunteer in my daughter’s classroom this morning.
February 24th, 2010 at 7:28 am
Wolf, your anthems are:
Sweden
Finland
Belarus
Canada
If you were pegged to more before, I was wrong. Apologies
February 24th, 2010 at 7:31 am
Bunny’s all stuffed up. Not happy. However, I’d rather have the cold now then it can be over and done with before I head to Deadpanland.
February 24th, 2010 at 7:32 am
Ok. Thanks Bunny, I will pony up on my bet probably next month.
I have a show to finish for the weekend and an interview to edit then I will get that out.
February 24th, 2010 at 7:33 am
I blame Ed for my cold.
February 24th, 2010 at 7:33 am
It’ll take a week or two before I can get to my anthem, too. Stupid people dropping around me.
February 24th, 2010 at 7:36 am
I don’t NS, just curious how things are done in another country.
February 24th, 2010 at 7:39 am
I have an automatic censor filter when it comes to the women of deadpan.
Damn halo…
February 24th, 2010 at 7:40 am
Here’s a hammer, Van. Feel free to put some dents in that halo.
February 24th, 2010 at 7:41 am
I have an automatic sensor when it comes to the women of deadpan.
February 24th, 2010 at 8:35 am
Feeling your way Mr Wolf..
February 24th, 2010 at 8:47 am
An automatic what??
Wolf, I think we’re going to go a little lax on the anthem demands. Sing as many relevant anthems as you like, but if you do 1, you’re covered.
That goes for everyone whose teams have stunk up the ice.
February 24th, 2010 at 8:58 am
The problem with snow days is that I have to stay up till Mom gets out of work, which means I only get 4.5 hrs of bed… which is fine sometimes but really not other times.
Like today. I’m going to hop on the Gazelle just to try and wake myself back up. The coffee stopped working an hour ago.
February 24th, 2010 at 10:05 am
I hope the lion didn’t catch that gazelle.
February 24th, 2010 at 10:10 am
CW: Lost: Lighthouse
February 24th, 2010 at 10:26 am
Well, Pan, my company is in Chapter 11. Either the lender or court has gotten the resignation of the President, and the lender is auditing all invoices since day 1. Until the lender says so, no cash may flow. And this is a pay week, which has all of us seriously on edge.
Also, Darcy found out last night the last of her full-time clients will be leaving at some time in the indefinite future. Things are generally not good, but I’m doing my best to maintain at least a neutral if not upbeat demeanor….
February 24th, 2010 at 10:28 am
CE: rieces pieces. I only have orange left.
February 24th, 2010 at 10:31 am
Sorry to hear the JB. Hang in there.
February 24th, 2010 at 10:32 am
the = that
February 24th, 2010 at 10:40 am
Boze: And because the “job” still technically exists, it isn’t like you can apply for unemployment in the mean time? (Not great, but better than nothing.)
February 24th, 2010 at 10:41 am
reaper! Hope on the damn wave when youre done. Lemme know youre Lighthouse thoughts.
Ouch. Vonn and Mancuso failed one after the other.
February 24th, 2010 at 10:44 am
Not for myself, but anyone know how to kill your Facebook account?
February 24th, 2010 at 10:48 am
I do, JB
February 24th, 2010 at 10:50 am
That is crap, JohnBoze. I hope everything gets straightened out soon.
February 24th, 2010 at 10:50 am
Easiest instructions, JB
http://www.ehow.com/how_4738311_cancel-facebook-account.html
February 24th, 2010 at 10:50 am
I also send condolences, JB. Fuck 2010.
February 24th, 2010 at 10:53 am
Thanks, Lo Pan, we figured it out in advance of seeing your reply, but thank you…
February 24th, 2010 at 10:56 am
The last ten years have given me two beautiful children, but have done fuck-all for my so-called career…
February 24th, 2010 at 10:57 am
That said, I want nothing more right now than to get this business turned around and back to operation…
February 24th, 2010 at 11:08 am
I’m thinking about going to my father’s place for lunch.
His headstone makes a great table.
February 24th, 2010 at 11:12 am
JB: Good luck with the Paycheck thing… Sorry to hear.
February 24th, 2010 at 11:15 am
Mister JohnBoze, sir – I would offer you a position with The Strong Back, Weak Mind, Moving Co. – but you seem to display competence and intelligence, which would simply preclude youse being happy amongst our friendly Trolls. Or, perhaps that’s the other way around.
Either way, I feel for youse, and hope that youse and your company can get the bank to cough up some dough.
February 24th, 2010 at 11:16 am
Hey pan. Been busy around here. I won’t be available for the next couple of weeks, so you won’t hear from me for a little while. I’ll try and post when I can, though I should be able to get email.
I’ll be happy to record any anthems at the meetup.
Later!
February 24th, 2010 at 11:20 am
JB: Sorry about the work suckage.
February 24th, 2010 at 11:24 am
work suckage sounds it could be really really good or really really bad depending on your line of work.
February 24th, 2010 at 11:25 am
Keep in touch when you can, ditto.
I wonder what would be in Troll Master OrGo’s lunchbox. . .
February 24th, 2010 at 11:52 am
Goblin Sandwiches???
Elven Bon Bons?
February 24th, 2010 at 12:02 pm
Mister Jack Mangan,
I usually go for a simple spread at lunch. Sandwiches, finger foods, easy to carry box-lunch kind of things.
Today I filled the box with whole wheat focaccia bread stuffed with slow roasted mutton, mint, carmelized onions, and gravy. I added a little sheep’s milk feta instead of salt (trying to cut down on sodium. doctor’s orders).
I also had some hot turnip and lamb’s eye stew in a thermos. Mmmm… Like muddah used to make.
Top it off with a nice hot cup of french roast coffee filtered through powdered sheep’s bones and egg shells.
I didn’t bring dessert, today… I could really go for jellied ham-hocks right now…
February 24th, 2010 at 12:10 pm
Mister WNDRWolf, sir;
Contrary to popular beliefs – Goblins and Elfs don’t go well on bread or in chocolate.
Goblins and elfs are part of what youse would calls “traditional” foods. Like the way Minnesota peoples of Norwegian descent eat Lutefisk. I mean, seriously, fish packed in lye, then boiled 3 times to get the lye out, and cooked to a nice gelatinous texture and served with butter… Ok, that might be a bad example (makin’ me hungry all over agin)
Anyways, Goblins and Elfs are something you serve at a new year’s party or when the apocolypse chimes ring. It’s not your everyday lunching box accoutrements
February 24th, 2010 at 12:46 pm
I gotta tell youse guys, this is got to be some of the worst historical readin
http://www.ealasaid.com/misc/vsd/
February 24th, 2010 at 12:48 pm
Well, Pan people, I have some shoutin that I got to go do.
Trolls don’t move stuff without a shout or twenty.
I’ll see youse all later
February 24th, 2010 at 12:53 pm
Stupid Frodo.
February 24th, 2010 at 1:10 pm
Dear U.S. Hockey,
Please feel free to score a goal anytime now. Thanks.
-Lo
February 24th, 2010 at 1:17 pm
Still the Prettiest!
February 24th, 2010 at 1:30 pm
Frodo?
February 24th, 2010 at 1:30 pm
Shots are 32 TO 8!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! How the hell have we not scored?
February 24th, 2010 at 1:36 pm
Lo Pan: Now you know how Canadians felt. :)
February 24th, 2010 at 1:47 pm
zing!
February 24th, 2010 at 1:52 pm
Ah, the US finally got a goal. Go Zach Parise!
February 24th, 2010 at 1:57 pm
ditto I was thinking the same thing. Heh.
Do the Swiss have the best defense ever? Cause no one has scored high on them these whole games.
February 24th, 2010 at 1:59 pm
Lo Pan: Yeah, the Swiss and Finns tend to focus on defense since they traditionally haven’t been strong on offense.
Go USA! :)
February 24th, 2010 at 2:00 pm
That makes sense, ditto.
*does Charleston*
February 24th, 2010 at 2:04 pm
Canada – Russia gonna be a good one 2nite. Ya dig, bitches?
February 24th, 2010 at 2:20 pm
Double go Zach Parise!
February 24th, 2010 at 2:32 pm
yes.
http://www.geekosystem.com/ben-linus-animated-gifs/
February 24th, 2010 at 2:52 pm
ZP puts Dante’s Inferno under the critical microscope:
http://www.escapistmagazine.com/videos/view/zero-punctuation/1472-Dantes-Inferno
February 24th, 2010 at 3:04 pm
cockache.com
heh
Ugh.
February 24th, 2010 at 3:07 pm
Dante’s Inferno is a game?
Love the Ben Linus gifs, LP.
I won’t see last night’s episode until tomorrow (maybe) – but I sure hope they start letting him get evil again before the season is out.
February 24th, 2010 at 3:08 pm
I dont even know what youre talking about….
*Hand jives*
February 24th, 2010 at 3:10 pm
I just hope A LOT of things…Jack
February 24th, 2010 at 3:22 pm
Me too, Lo Pan.
February 24th, 2010 at 3:29 pm
No LOST watching for me either, maybe until Saturday. I’ll be sitting in the tattoo chair tonight, and doing yukkity yukk dinners tomorrow and Friday.
February 24th, 2010 at 3:30 pm
Go EssBee with the tattoo! Make sure the artist doesn’t misspell “DEADPAN”
So – I just read those diaries from OrGo’s link above. Funny stuff!
February 24th, 2010 at 3:31 pm
Watch out Open Source advocates:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/blog/2010/feb/23/opensource-intellectual-property
February 24th, 2010 at 3:41 pm
OMG, how cool would a Deadpan tattoo be?
February 24th, 2010 at 3:44 pm
Many things I don’t know.
I don’t know Ben Linus.
I don’t know why a movie with Pierce Bronson is made into video game.
I don’t know why Lo Pan does the Charleston. Seems dated of him. Of course, he’s pretty dated…
February 24th, 2010 at 3:55 pm
“in recent years, they have put Canada on the watch list”.
OK. WTF?
February 24th, 2010 at 4:06 pm
Beware the wiles of British Columbia… where deadly Canadians lurk, attempting to poison you with national health care and polite interpersonal communication. Stand at the defensive in Ontario, where the free open source software dealers will set their hooks into you…
Seriously… WTF?!
February 24th, 2010 at 4:10 pm
Mister Lejon from chandler,
You should be carefull around Canadians. They knows how ta skate, and hockey is huge there…
February 24th, 2010 at 4:13 pm
Yeah… absolutely correct Troll Master Orgo,
They might draw our attention to their shiny skates while beating us at hockey…
Wait…. That didn’t actually happen…
February 24th, 2010 at 4:41 pm
Canada strikes early!
1-0
February 24th, 2010 at 4:46 pm
This is a huge game. Many picked Russia to win the gold. The team that loses will be out of the medal hunt.
February 24th, 2010 at 4:46 pm
DAMN IT! I just realized that I will miss the women’s gold medal game tomorrow cuz I’ll be traveling. :(
February 24th, 2010 at 4:48 pm
I’m doing the *hand jive* while dancing the *Charleston* and singing the Name Game all at the same time. Auuugg!!!
JB: Sorry about the work suckage. I hope all turns out well.
February 24th, 2010 at 4:49 pm
Canada is putting good pressure on the Russians. Malkin is still dangerous though.
February 24th, 2010 at 4:50 pm
Canada takes a bad penalty on a bit of a dive.
February 24th, 2010 at 4:51 pm
JR: Your hands are scary. ;)
February 24th, 2010 at 4:52 pm
So close for the Russians.
February 24th, 2010 at 4:54 pm
I don’t know who I’d prefer to face in the finals.
February 24th, 2010 at 4:55 pm
One thing for sure: the Russians are very good on the power play.
February 24th, 2010 at 4:56 pm
Very near chance for the Canadians.
February 24th, 2010 at 4:57 pm
Russians are also good on the penalty kill so far.
February 24th, 2010 at 4:58 pm
And we strike again!
The Canadians are looking pretty confident right now.
February 24th, 2010 at 5:00 pm
Russian turnover makes it 3-0!!
February 24th, 2010 at 5:02 pm
Russians playing very strong right now.
February 24th, 2010 at 5:04 pm
Russians strike. 3-1.
February 24th, 2010 at 5:06 pm
Fast game so far.
February 24th, 2010 at 5:06 pm
Shots on net 18-12 for Canada.
February 24th, 2010 at 5:10 pm
Almost a beautiful chance for Canada.
February 24th, 2010 at 5:10 pm
Sneaky! 4-1.
February 24th, 2010 at 5:13 pm
Great pressure from Canada.
February 24th, 2010 at 5:15 pm
The Russians will definitely change goalies for the second period.
End of 1st. 4-1
Shots on net: 21-12
You’d think Rush had a hand in that. :)
February 24th, 2010 at 5:33 pm
BAM! 5-1. :-D
February 24th, 2010 at 5:35 pm
6-1
February 24th, 2010 at 5:37 pm
Russians get another.
6-2
February 24th, 2010 at 5:42 pm
Canada working hard to keep the Russians on their heels.
February 24th, 2010 at 5:45 pm
Beautiful setup for Canada.
7-2.
Just as the Russians were putting some pressure on.
February 24th, 2010 at 5:47 pm
Nice save by Luongo!
The Russians are looking very frustrated right now.
February 24th, 2010 at 5:49 pm
Dumb penalty for Canada. Too many men on ice.
And the Russians strike immediately.
7-3
February 24th, 2010 at 5:52 pm
Very quiet in here.
February 24th, 2010 at 5:53 pm
Russians doing well on the penalty kill.
February 24th, 2010 at 5:53 pm
Some sloppy play from Canada.
February 24th, 2010 at 5:58 pm
I can’t believe Sergei Federov is still playing.
February 24th, 2010 at 6:02 pm
Russians on the PP. No shots so far. Only a few seconds left in the second.
February 24th, 2010 at 6:02 pm
Russians will start the 3rd with over a minute left on the PP.
Shots on goal: 30-19
February 24th, 2010 at 6:17 pm
Puck drops on the 3rd.
February 24th, 2010 at 6:21 pm
Bad fall for Stahl. Probably shouldn’t be a penalty.
February 24th, 2010 at 6:21 pm
Penalty for Russians on a different play.
February 24th, 2010 at 6:22 pm
Closing in on 900 comments. Still quiet in here.
February 24th, 2010 at 6:23 pm
OH! I swore that was in.
February 24th, 2010 at 6:24 pm
Much slower play in the 3rd period.
February 24th, 2010 at 6:26 pm
Now the Russians have too many men on the ice.
February 24th, 2010 at 6:30 pm
Russians kill the penalty.
February 24th, 2010 at 6:31 pm
I wish I could see that game. I’m a bit surprised at how one-sided it’s been.
February 24th, 2010 at 6:32 pm
Me too Jack.
February 24th, 2010 at 6:33 pm
With 10 minutes left, Canada is playing conservatively.
February 24th, 2010 at 6:37 pm
901 :)
February 24th, 2010 at 6:37 pm
Russians putting some good pressure on. They have to if they have any hope of winning.
February 24th, 2010 at 6:38 pm
Ovechkin seems to have hurt his hand. He has ice on it and is on the bench. Blocked shot?
February 24th, 2010 at 6:39 pm
Nice tip by the Russians but it doesn’t go in.
February 24th, 2010 at 6:40 pm
The commentators are pointing out similarities to the Turino games.
February 24th, 2010 at 6:41 pm
Canada takes a dumb holding penalty with a 5:23 to go.
February 24th, 2010 at 6:42 pm
Beautiful save by Luongo on a breakaway by Malkin.
February 24th, 2010 at 6:43 pm
Russians get close with a few seconds left in PP.
February 24th, 2010 at 6:44 pm
Fight.
February 24th, 2010 at 6:45 pm
PP for Canada. Really should be offsetting since Boyle retaliated.
February 24th, 2010 at 6:46 pm
Current shots on net: 40-27
February 24th, 2010 at 6:47 pm
Good call by refs for the offsetting penalties.
February 24th, 2010 at 6:47 pm
4 on 4 play.
February 24th, 2010 at 6:48 pm
2 minutes left
February 24th, 2010 at 6:48 pm
It’s getting a bit chippy on the ice.
February 24th, 2010 at 6:49 pm
Nice save by the Russians on a breakaway by Crosby.
February 24th, 2010 at 6:50 pm
Russians still playing with heart right up until the end.
February 24th, 2010 at 6:51 pm
And that’s it.
Final score 7-3 for Canada with 42-28 shot on net.
February 24th, 2010 at 6:52 pm
Now I need to take care of some chores.
Maybe I’ll comment later.
February 24th, 2010 at 7:06 pm
I really dont wanna play Canadia again.
February 24th, 2010 at 8:07 pm
Night pan. Take care and I’ll see you when I see you.
February 24th, 2010 at 8:41 pm
… dammit!
Who left the Deadpan Zamboni turned on?
Dead battery AGAIN!
Jack, you have GOT to remove the cup holder from the Zamboni or we will never get these games finished.
*goes to the store room to look for the battery charger*
February 24th, 2010 at 9:23 pm
Would that be the Zambattery?
February 24th, 2010 at 9:35 pm
That was an ominous farewell, ditto…. Be good and be safe.
February 24th, 2010 at 9:37 pm
At least I’m not a cougar.
February 24th, 2010 at 9:50 pm
ditto said:
It’s getting a bit chippy on the ice.
And I said:
Huh?
February 24th, 2010 at 9:52 pm
ditto: Thanx for the play by play. It felt like I was watching the game in 4x speed.
February 24th, 2010 at 9:57 pm
I read the article on how OSS makes you a pirate and felt my BP rise.
February 24th, 2010 at 10:00 pm
Nice evening including a cherry porter and recording for the
February 24th, 2010 at 10:01 pm
Not necessarily in that order.
February 24th, 2010 at 10:12 pm
I’m beer dead. What does it mean to be a cherry porter?
March 1st, 2010 at 6:54 pm
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