Well… Um… Right… Sorry. No surprise, but we’re going silent this week.
Hang in there til next week, please. Please? Thank you.
Greasy comments idea for the Silent Unshow: Let’s all play. . . Go back and pick a few (at random or otherwise) from last week and cut-paste them in this week’s comments.
FYI – Dr. Pepper in Great Britain tastes absolutely nothing NOTHING at all like Dr. Pepper in America.
Back when my wife and I took a vacation in Europe, we found ourselves waiting at the ferry to take us across the channel from Great Britain to France. I found a Dr. Pepper as one of the choices of drinks for sale in the snack area. I enjoy Dr. Pepper quite a bit, so I thought it was cool that it had found its way across the pond.
OMG! I just about threw up after the first swig. I don’t know who came up with and approved that forumlation, but it is GAWD AWFUL!!!!
So, Van, for the love of all things good and rightgeous, rest assured that you have never had a true Dr. Pepper. Now, I can’t promise that you’ll like a real one, but I can assure you that, no matter what that label says, what you have had ain’t the real thing.
Personally, I enjoy Coke Zero and Bacardi, but the Diet Dr. Pepper is also quite tasty.
I’ve recently taken a liking to putting Three Olives brand Cherry Vodka in my Diet Wild Cherry Pepsi.
it gives me great pleasure :)
Since we talked soda today, when did Mr. Pibb become Pibb Xtra?
2001, according to Wikipedia, anyhow. Apparently the “Xtra” is cinnamon…
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pibb
I was all “when they added cinnamon” then I saw that you beat me to it.
When he went through a midlife crises then started skateboarding and skydiving.
And driving a convertible overpriced muscle car?
“something red, shiny, shaped like a penis…”
I can grant 10 points to whoever can place that quote…
The longer quote: “Dad can drive. He’s bound to have some classic midlife crisis transport. Something red, shiny, shaped like a penis…”
Buffy?
Bonus points for character/episode specificity?
Sounds like something Spike would say, but haven’t a clue on the episode.
Van, you got the Spike. Who might he call “Dad” and why? Figure that out, and there is only the one ep it could be from.
Those who are too smart to engage in politics are punished by being governed by those who are dumber. ~Plato
good :night:
good :morning:
Hey Deadpan
I’m a morning person, as such, the first thing I like to do (after I’m showered and dressed) is throw open the curtains throughout the house and let the sun shine in. Hubby is not and doesn’t want to see the sun until after he’s had his coffee. With him home for the summer, our mornings are dark and dingy and I wither like a precious flower
CE: Cinnamon raisin bagel
CD: Coffee
Saw Captain America yesterday. We enjoyed it. It seemed to hit all the right tropes.
Wow, I have no e-mail today. There must be something wrong somewhere.
In-laws are suppose to be in on Wednesday. Strange, they never called last night to confirm. Oh well, *shrug* I’ll still wash the sheets and set up the guest bedroom just in case. Convinced hubby he has to clean out the guest bathroom since that’s were he would hide the spiders he wouldn’t kill during the winter. He agreed. That area will once more be a spider-free zone.
I am behind in my podcasts. I have 103 to listen to or 29 hours. Summer is rough on everything I do.
I have yet to find the right balance of podcasts. There is a certain cycling I do, there are perennials, then there are some that I subscribe & listen regularly for a while then suddenly realize I have a big backlog so I delete them…
I have very little backlog these days as a number of podcasts I used to listen to have podfaded.
Still there are a few podcasts I don’t give the attention they deserve, listening to them in the background as I concentrate on other things.
I ordered my 92 year old grandmother a Kindle. I use a Sony Reader and my Ipad but I figured she needed something that wasn’t tied to a computer. She does need something that allows her to adjust the size of the print. Once it comes in, I’ll fill it with books I think she’ll enjoy and let her have some fun.
Impressed your granny still has the marbles to use a Kindle, obviously not as stuck in the mud as my mother.
Who give me a rather puzzled look when I tried to show her an ebook reader.
My Mom has a computer and a Kindle. Her computer is always causing her grief. She loves her Kindle.
I vote that Kindles are a really good option for those who might be a bit technologically challenged.
As a bonus … while my Mom does buy some new stuff, she LOVES being able to browse through the <$1 offerings of books she read decades ago and read them again. She has hundreds of books on her Kindle now.
Up until two months ago, my grandmother was an actual computer user. For a Christmas present for herself, she got a laptop. Unfortunately, her sight is now such that she had trouble with the computer so she gave it to my uncle) She also is fully mobile (no cane, walker, etc.) and is a feisty old lady. I hope I’m that hale and hearty when I reach her age.
Ick. Monday. Dislike.
I realise in the great schemes of suffering I see among people I know, my arthritis flaring up in my left leg is but small potatoes.
But I’m feeling particular mortal today.
*hugs* to those who dislike Mondays (personally my favourite day)
*hugs* to those who have aches and pains
*hugs* to any others who may want one.
Yay. Hugs. Like.
I’m going to clean the bathroom now. Just in case you wanted to know.
There, one clean bathroom. Hubby is currently vacuuming the living room. This is not necessarily because the in-laws are coming. He does the vacuuming on weekends anyway, he just pushed it back to today. I love my hubby
We’re suppose to have lunch with friends today. East Indian buffet = yum.
Now… to reconcile registration numbers. I’ll be so glad when this convention is over.
I’m working laundry this morning. My actual job schedule is variable this week as well, so odd sleep is the norm this week. Hoping to generate Deadpan content Tuesday night.
I always want Bunny hugs!!
I have d/l a ton of books on my Kindle but am still reading my paperbacks.
I am a morning person and I like Mondays…
I might like Tuesday better this week… hmmm
My email is also on the low end this morning.
Server outages are fun.
as fun as a kick to the junk
Server outages are less exciting than a kick to the junk though. Perhaps a slow-motion kick to the junk?
good point, at least with a junk kick it is over quick and the pain starts dissipating shortly.
server outage pain keeps growing and doesn’t dissipate any time soon.
In both cases, a hard reset is the best solution.
(It’s like “America’s Funniest Home Videos” around here. . .)
I’d like to kick someone in the junk right now.
Ah so glad the pond is large.
No worries, Van. It’s someone specific and not on Deadpan
I sent an email to Bunny.
I
her.
Now if only you were called Rosemary..
CW: Eureka S4 E11
really you just shut the door…
Couldn’t get into the site for a while. Started to panic we killed Deadpan!
You can’t kill the Deadpan! (however, it can be folded, spindled and mutilated)
Yea! The Deadpan is back!
CW: Eureka S4 E11
not going to spoil it for anyone still planning to watch but, really sparks?
I stopped trying to rationalise the science after the episode with the compressed (or was it dehydrated) water.
that was a good idea!
It really is a show you have to 1/2 turn off your brain for.
It is still entertaining though and I won’t stop watching even with all the Scooby Doo type of moments
Can’t stop the Deadpan signal, Mal.
Don’t stop believin’
Um. I have that reserved.
I really like the Jet’s new logo:
http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=569909&navid=mod-rr-headlines
I like it to. nice design.
My husband’s thought for that video “they’re using Rammstein? Interesting.”
Jets new logo?
http://tinyurl.com/4xcltcb
^use caution before clicking the link.
I like that one too!
It’s not a picture of Mark Gastineau, is it?
Um… no.
Yes please…..
Canada has jet technology?
Wait this was supposed to go as a reply to ditto’s post for WinnepOH FUCK IT
I meant to post about that the other day. Isn’t it kinda dull? I guess we’ll see how it looks on their new uniforms.
I was thinking clean myself…
Ok people! Grab your popcorn. It’s movie time
Today’s movie: Deadline
The DVR writeup: unstable screenwriter Alice discovers a collection of disturbing videotapes stashed away in the attic of an old Victorian house in this supernatural thriller that will make your hair stand on end
That’s a lot of hype to live up to
Wait…PG. It’s not a good B horror unless it’s rated R
Curtains blowing in the breeze
Cool Marc Blucas is in this. I don’t see him that often since Buffy
Someone needs to be introduced to a hair brush
She’s packing heat
Write about your own life. It’s therapeutic
My god, that’s a Beautiful looking house
Ok, I really want this house… Ot at least be able to afford it.
Old houses are like people -so is soylent green
Oh oh. Strange things are afoot
“how odd”
Boy, she sure likes to video tape everything. Do you think that will come in handy later in the movie?
Now that she’s alone, the house seems creepy. I wonder if that’s on purpose?
I like how every door in the house creaks. A can of 3 in 1 would fix that up right quick
Pills! That’ll solve everything
There it is. The obligatory creepy bathroom mirror scene
Oh yes. And the obligatory bath tub dripping water scene
Thumps in the night
Was she dreaming? Maybe the video camera will know.
Time for a bath!
But a PG-rated bath.
Wow, she wasn’t attacked inmthe bathtub. I’m surprised
O.M?g. Ben has been released from prison!
… Wait. Who?
Wet footprints.
Yeah, that’s exactly what I’d do… Not
I just want you to know, my hair isn’t standing on end yet
Teddy bear! I’m gonna call him Vanamonde
Eeeek!
Ology, video tapes. Here I wa thinking something like for a VCR
Ology? Wtf iPad?
It’s Riley!
Girl on girl actiom
it’s pg, are they shaking hands suggestively?
No,but they are hugging fully dressed and talking about the future
That lamp is naked
Flooding bathtub! This movie is hitting all the marks
The computer is sending her creepy messages
… And ther’s the piano that plays itself
The person in the mirror isn’t there when she turns around
Better watch out, she’s unstable
Time for her medication. You ever notice, nine time out of ten, evil spouts prefer people on medication?
Spouts = spirits. *sigh*
Oh oh. Riley’s jealous
Tsk, tsk. Drinking alone
I want a bed like that
Painting the kid’s room
If she’s really painting that chair I’d be surprised
Crib!
Really, why would you do that
He’s a might bit possessive
Wait, wait. I think I understand now. Is he… Possessed?
Yup, he’s definitely getting creepy
Chair!
Moonlight sonata
No, don’t do it!
I don’t think she’s actually getting much writing done
He’s gone insane!
Of course, the last case is empty
Yeah, cause that wouldn’t be at all stupid
Now who’s possessed?
What!!! no bunny needed:
http://www.wired.com/reviews/2011/07/energizer/
but we need our bunny :(
I’ll always keep he Pan energized.
Only a half hour left to the movie. Still no hair standing
Really? Is that the back story needed
The attic calls…
I would do terrible in a real life horror. I’d investigate NOTHING!!!!
She found it!
Itmwas Luke wasn’t it?
Wait, who?
Hey what do you know, it was Luke.
Death to all adulterers!
Wow, someone actually died
Wagon
How strange, he’s recording everything
And now… His turn
Hah! Doesn’t work like they say, does it?
Searching for the bodies. Yeah, I so wouldn’t do that either
Why not call the cops to do that?
Ben’s on the phone
Lucy.
Riley! I mean David
Her gun is missing!
I just don’t know what to make of this part
Alice is freaking out
The manuscript tells all
Oooooh, cool
Movie’s over!
My thoughts on the movie: I was ok with it. Yes it hit all the cleches, and no, my hair didn’t stand on it’s end. But still…
There was no blood and gore and that usually makes a movie go up a few points for me. Nothing really jumped out but it still had its chill down the spine moments.
Even the ending, while not expected, was not really surprising. But still, good enough to keep me satisfied if not satiated.
Over all, for a PG movie, not bad
Groovy:
http://www.freeappaday.com/napp.php?id=1406
Oh a similar note to Rhett’s Jets…
Um… go NFL…every team…um…. oh god..
http://hotreadsports.com/hot-read-hotties-jaime-edmondson-nfl-edition-part-2/
Ahem.
Cough
Coat
Obliged.
CW: Celebrity Rehab
Anyone interesting?
As a matter of fact, yes:
Bai Ling
Amy Fisher
Dwight Gooden
Sean Young
Steven Adler (again)
Lindsey Lohan’s dad
some other folks I’m not that familiar with, including the kid from Baywatch who now believes that the chemicals in bottled water cause bisexuality (so he travels with his own filter)
So freakin’ sad – especially Bai Ling and Dwight Gooden
Thought you said “celebrity” rehab.
Wassamatta Doc?
Bazinga!
I posted this on FB, but it warrants double-posting:
http://www.fair.org/index.php?page=4359
Just when I had a bit of hope in humanity!
Clearly a Muslim extremist wrote the above post…
Little good night, y’all:
http://youtu.be/Uh_eMfts-hY
My oh my
I had not seen or heard Amy Winehouse before. I’m not saying this in an attempt to be funny or cute (because it would be neither), but it looks like she is experiencing some SERIOUS withdrawal symptoms in that video. I’m impressed that she was able to sing that well considering what she must have been going through at the time. That said, her voice is not really my cup of tea. Still sad to see her go though.
You know you’re a grown-up when you spend part of a weeknight bailing greasy dishwater out of a stopped-up kitchen sink. We have a plumber coming in the morning. Oh, well, this too is part of life.
Good night, Pan.
Greasy spoons are way preferable.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JT5AQIlmM0I&feature=player_embedded#at=128
Goodnight :boom:
She’s so sexy!
Morning, Pan.
Happy new Jim Butcher book day Deadpan :)
Now I need to figure out a good excuse to stay at home all day today so I can read it!
w00t on the Dresden!
UH, I don’t see withdrawal in that video – I think it’s sweet and very anti her reputation. I’m a fan, and love that song/that vid.
This was the first time I’ve seen her, so it could very well be that she simply always shows those mannerisms when she’s singing (sort of like Joe Cocker). But she jerks around A LOT, constantly fidgeting and scratching.
Now in this one she seems much calmer. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nc28-kMJigI&feature=related
Could have been the fact that I was only half watching and wandered in when she was being particularly jumpy (e.g. 1:22 – 1:40 of the original link – http://youtu.be/Uh_eMfts-hY). Could be some sort of confirmation bias due to preconceived notions of her drug addictions. Who knows.
I noticed that too.
Singing like that (that much soul and feeling) would seem to necessitate putting your whole focus into the music and yet at one point she goes from adjusting hair or something to picking her finger nail.
It was almost like the person singing and the person sitting in the chair were two separate entities.
I can’t say I’ve ever seen someone singing like that who looked so distracted.
Yeh. and not saying it was drug related but it was odd.
Morning PeadDan
It’s awfully dark and gloomy outside. I think there’s a good chance we’ll get rain.
Oooooh, the clouds must be hungry. Their tummies are all grumbly and growly.
CP: Sleep Rules Everything Around Me — Wugazi
*This is a mashup of Wu Tang & Fugazi. Cool stuff.
http://wugazi.com/
M.I.A. releases a tribute to Amy Winehouse:
http://stereogum.com/767922/m-i-a-27/mp3s/
False eyelashes with paper butterflies. It’s actually pretty interesting.
http://boingboing.net/2011/07/26/paper-false-eyelashes-with-wildlife.html
CP: Heads Will Roll — Yeah Yeah Yeahs
I’m feeling in need of a walkabout.
I wonder where all those tumbleweeds wind up.
Talk to you all later.
Bit of a killjoy was that Albert:
http://m.engadget.com/default/article.do?artUrl=http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/25/scientists-prove-cosmological-speed-limit-time-travel-moves-a-l/&category=classic&icid=eng_latest_art
Something I just said out loud at work:
“You may have realized the song I’m listening to is by Aly & AJ, but I remembered that the star of the show 227 was Jackee’ so I win for useless knowledge category.”
Wow, I think I need to hear the Fugazi-Wu Tang mashup.
LostRalph, where are you?
He can’t hear you. But, I’m gonna guess he’s heading west on the I-40 right about now.
I love Venn diagrams but sometimes they get in the way. oh yeah kinda NSFW
http://imgur.com/gallery/dk9aw
Yes I have
http://imgur.com/gallery/71vbd
me too…
me too…
Not this time though. Unless coffee and energy drinks count?
I have discovered Monster Rehab energy drink.
Tea + Lemonade + Energy
Holy crap this stuff is delicious. I was NOT expecting that! Someone better pad the walls… I’m gonna be bouncing of them soon.
Skeksis.
Gelfling
Hoggle
oh, wait… never mind.
Aughra (she works at my local Walmart)
Fizzgig
T minus about 12 hours?
I better clean up the tumbleweeds.
Tea minus lemon-aid … and energy.
In a separate note …
I do not understand how I keep finding myself in the role of cruise director.
I HATE being cruise director.
LostRalph is currently in Texas and not lost.
He appears to still be heading west. Good thing… I hear there are fancy people to have fun with out west.
J0e, I had you pegged more as Isaac than Julie.
Um, I’d really prefer not to be Capt. Steubing, if that’s ok.
“Gopher”
“Jean-Luc Picard”
Can I be Charo?
“cuchi-cuchi”
:)
“I had you pegged more as Isaac than Julie. ”
Thus my discontent.
Ok, I’m hooked on ‘The Hour’, even with the cheesey conspiracy plot.
Check it out when it comes to BBC America.
Squeeeeeeeeeee!!!
Crossing over the border into New Mexico!
Try not to burst before the arrival of ‘the package’.
*BLINK*
*BLINK*
Van!
Umm, sorry Cj.
I logged on illegally from work and you made it worth my time, Van. LOL!
*has to sit down*
EPIC WIN!
Package? I don’t get it. :halo: I’m pretty sure he’s driving a car. I don’t think he’s arriving in a box.
How the hell is there no :halo: Dangit! I’ll need to find that list of nomicons again… grrr… and while we’re at it we need a :like: and a :dislike: nomicon.
Well, now, I’m just feistily making demands. That’s not good. Or… is it?
500!
Just kidding, Van. I was only distressed that I didn’t say it first.
At least you werent undressed that you didnt sway it fist.
erm…
*coat*
*glares at :jack:*