Battle Royale: the novel
Finally, Japan's most conterversial novel is coming to North America. For those who aren't in the know, Battle Royale is Survivor meets Lord of the Flies. The movie was savage yet incredibly moving. Shocking, but never explotive, Battle Royale is a movie that everyone should see and now it looks like a book that everyone should read. Aptly, it should be in stores near Valentine's Day. Give it to a loved one. You know that I will.
Friday, December 27, 2002
Wednesday, December 25, 2002
Mike Myhre: the essay
One of the joys of coming home is seeing what my family has been up to in my absence. One of the more remarkable things was my brother Steven's essay on my good friend, Mike Myhre. The assignment was to write up an essay about an "unknown yet important Canadian". Mike was that man. For your pleasure, here is the essay, uncorrected and in it's original form for your consuming pleasure.
Mike Myrhe by Steven Andrews
Its year two thousand and two in Vancouver a dark and gloomy day and Mike Myrhe is looking for a job. Mike can not find a job anywhere he is an animator and draws extremely well. He was born in 1981 in Fort St John and has two parents and one sister. Its really hard to find to find a job in Vancouver especially when you are a looking for a job like a cartoonist or a comic book artist. He went to animation school in Vancouver for 2 years. After that him and his pals tried to make a company called atomic toaster. But they couldn’t do that because there was a company called atomic industries. Right now Mike lives in a house and watches cartoons all day. In Vancouver Mike has won awards like the Ben Wicks cartoon award. Mike made a cartoon and it will be shown on one of Ben wicks shows. Mike has also done a drug free brochure for all of the schools in British Columbia. Mike designs all kinds of super heroes and monsters but Mike still can not find a job in Vancouver. Eventually Mike will find a job, he is looking for a job like making comic books or making cartoons. Mike will turn 21 on Christmas day in year 2002. There are all kinds of things Mike has done like going to art camp and learning how to draw and paint. In Elementary school Mike designed a t-shirt. Mike is very successful so far he has won many awards and designed lots of things. When Mike gets a job he probably will be famous. In grade 12 Mike won a scholarship for the Teletoon cartoon channel and won 400 dollars. Mikes Mom and Dad work at Myrhe muffler in Fort St John. And his sister is a substitute teacher.
One of the joys of coming home is seeing what my family has been up to in my absence. One of the more remarkable things was my brother Steven's essay on my good friend, Mike Myhre. The assignment was to write up an essay about an "unknown yet important Canadian". Mike was that man. For your pleasure, here is the essay, uncorrected and in it's original form for your consuming pleasure.
Mike Myrhe by Steven Andrews
Its year two thousand and two in Vancouver a dark and gloomy day and Mike Myrhe is looking for a job. Mike can not find a job anywhere he is an animator and draws extremely well. He was born in 1981 in Fort St John and has two parents and one sister. Its really hard to find to find a job in Vancouver especially when you are a looking for a job like a cartoonist or a comic book artist. He went to animation school in Vancouver for 2 years. After that him and his pals tried to make a company called atomic toaster. But they couldn’t do that because there was a company called atomic industries. Right now Mike lives in a house and watches cartoons all day. In Vancouver Mike has won awards like the Ben Wicks cartoon award. Mike made a cartoon and it will be shown on one of Ben wicks shows. Mike has also done a drug free brochure for all of the schools in British Columbia. Mike designs all kinds of super heroes and monsters but Mike still can not find a job in Vancouver. Eventually Mike will find a job, he is looking for a job like making comic books or making cartoons. Mike will turn 21 on Christmas day in year 2002. There are all kinds of things Mike has done like going to art camp and learning how to draw and paint. In Elementary school Mike designed a t-shirt. Mike is very successful so far he has won many awards and designed lots of things. When Mike gets a job he probably will be famous. In grade 12 Mike won a scholarship for the Teletoon cartoon channel and won 400 dollars. Mikes Mom and Dad work at Myrhe muffler in Fort St John. And his sister is a substitute teacher.
Sunday, December 15, 2002
Ichi the Killer
I'm a Miike junkie. I believe that Japanese director, Takahi Miike is the most interesting film makers on earth. That's not to say that he's the best, because his body of work is incredibly consistant. I wouldn't say that he's the most entertaining director because his films have a tendancy to bore to digust the more level headed viewer. I find him incredibly interesting because he does movies for himself. With an average of 7 movies a year, he's amazingly prolific and always has something of interest on the horizon. Last year, Ichi the Killer was released. Hailed by viewers as being the best super hero movie ever made (which makes perfect sense, if one has seen the film), Ichi the Killer has gained cult status world wide. I had the fortune to see Ichi the Killer this Thansgiving. Although I feel that the film isn't his strongest work (that would be either Audition or Dead or Alive), I loved the manic pashion the director brought to the film and the brillance of the film's villan, Kakihara. The movie is getting a wider release of video next year. If you want to know more, check out this site.
I'm a Miike junkie. I believe that Japanese director, Takahi Miike is the most interesting film makers on earth. That's not to say that he's the best, because his body of work is incredibly consistant. I wouldn't say that he's the most entertaining director because his films have a tendancy to bore to digust the more level headed viewer. I find him incredibly interesting because he does movies for himself. With an average of 7 movies a year, he's amazingly prolific and always has something of interest on the horizon. Last year, Ichi the Killer was released. Hailed by viewers as being the best super hero movie ever made (which makes perfect sense, if one has seen the film), Ichi the Killer has gained cult status world wide. I had the fortune to see Ichi the Killer this Thansgiving. Although I feel that the film isn't his strongest work (that would be either Audition or Dead or Alive), I loved the manic pashion the director brought to the film and the brillance of the film's villan, Kakihara. The movie is getting a wider release of video next year. If you want to know more, check out this site.
Saturday, December 14, 2002
Friday, December 13, 2002
Thursday, December 12, 2002
Dr. Freud on Dr. Seus
Mike and I were having a discussion earlier if Green Eggs and Ham meant more than it was. Although Mike argued that most people tend to read too much into literature (Lord of the Flies being the biggest example that he brought up), he said that it was possible that Green Eggs and Ham could be about sex. I argued that it was about addiction. Turns out that someone agrees with Mike. Now if only I could find the paper on Green Eggs and Ham and addiction...
Mike and I were having a discussion earlier if Green Eggs and Ham meant more than it was. Although Mike argued that most people tend to read too much into literature (Lord of the Flies being the biggest example that he brought up), he said that it was possible that Green Eggs and Ham could be about sex. I argued that it was about addiction. Turns out that someone agrees with Mike. Now if only I could find the paper on Green Eggs and Ham and addiction...
Touch me, Time Machine!
Acording to the book Father Ernetti's Chronovisor time travel *is* possible. Although we can't go back in time we can use the Chronovisor to see past events and record them, like a video camera. The book sounds rather interesting, but unforunately the reviews have been poor. As one reviewer at Amazon.com cryptically said "...this book is just another of the many demon inspirations of the last days of the system of things." Well said.
Acording to the book Father Ernetti's Chronovisor time travel *is* possible. Although we can't go back in time we can use the Chronovisor to see past events and record them, like a video camera. The book sounds rather interesting, but unforunately the reviews have been poor. As one reviewer at Amazon.com cryptically said "...this book is just another of the many demon inspirations of the last days of the system of things." Well said.
Wednesday, December 11, 2002
Dreams: Japanese woman
I was waiting in a hospital all by myself. I'm not sure why I was there, but I know that I wasn't sick for sure. Next to me was this Japanese woman who I believed was there because of some medical treatment, but it wasn't apperent what medical treatment it was. Although I didn't realize this until I woke up, but she had the same body as my ex girl friend, Pearl. She was very cute and had a very thick Japanese accent. We talked for a while and she was impressed by my wit. We both decided to go to my apartment.
In the apartment was my Aunt, Liz and my friend, Mike. Liz and I talked for a bit, but I can't remember what we said. Mike and the Jap talked for a bit and it seemed that Mike started to like her as well. Later, the Japanese woman said that she had a physical condition of sorts and needed help going to the bathroom. Mike and I both volunteered to help her, but she chose Mike. I was crushed. I wanted to be with her.
That's all that I can recall.
I was waiting in a hospital all by myself. I'm not sure why I was there, but I know that I wasn't sick for sure. Next to me was this Japanese woman who I believed was there because of some medical treatment, but it wasn't apperent what medical treatment it was. Although I didn't realize this until I woke up, but she had the same body as my ex girl friend, Pearl. She was very cute and had a very thick Japanese accent. We talked for a while and she was impressed by my wit. We both decided to go to my apartment.
In the apartment was my Aunt, Liz and my friend, Mike. Liz and I talked for a bit, but I can't remember what we said. Mike and the Jap talked for a bit and it seemed that Mike started to like her as well. Later, the Japanese woman said that she had a physical condition of sorts and needed help going to the bathroom. Mike and I both volunteered to help her, but she chose Mike. I was crushed. I wanted to be with her.
That's all that I can recall.
Tuesday, December 10, 2002
The Philosophy of Sinistar
"One of the great, unrecognized, philosophical geniuses of this century or any other is a figure known by some as Sinistar. Sinistar left behind a legacy of seven phrases that encompass his minimalist philosophy. We are fortunate enough to have with us audio records of what he said, so that we may greater comprehend his intent." More here.
"One of the great, unrecognized, philosophical geniuses of this century or any other is a figure known by some as Sinistar. Sinistar left behind a legacy of seven phrases that encompass his minimalist philosophy. We are fortunate enough to have with us audio records of what he said, so that we may greater comprehend his intent." More here.
The new WTC?
I don't know who Syd Mead is, but I have to say that I like his plans for the new World Trade Center. If that goes to pass, the 21 Century will actually look like the 21 Century.
I don't know who Syd Mead is, but I have to say that I like his plans for the new World Trade Center. If that goes to pass, the 21 Century will actually look like the 21 Century.
The first Star Trek: Nemesis review is up
"Jonathan Frakes has three faces. Happy, Smug and Determined. They all belong on television." Tee hee! Sometimes Harry Knowles is actually worth reading.
"Jonathan Frakes has three faces. Happy, Smug and Determined. They all belong on television." Tee hee! Sometimes Harry Knowles is actually worth reading.
Monday, December 09, 2002
The Collapse of the American animation industry
Ever since the Warren Ellis Forum has been closed, I've had to go to other Delphi Forums to get my mix of comic book activism and news. One of the better forums that has sprung up has been the Micah Wright's forum. Wright is currently a writer for Wildstorm's Stormwatch: Team Achillies, but he used to work in the animation industry as a writer for Invader Zim and Angry Beavers. If you have a Delphi account, I strongly suggest that you read what he has to say about the collapse of the American animation industry. It's good stuff.
Ever since the Warren Ellis Forum has been closed, I've had to go to other Delphi Forums to get my mix of comic book activism and news. One of the better forums that has sprung up has been the Micah Wright's forum. Wright is currently a writer for Wildstorm's Stormwatch: Team Achillies, but he used to work in the animation industry as a writer for Invader Zim and Angry Beavers. If you have a Delphi account, I strongly suggest that you read what he has to say about the collapse of the American animation industry. It's good stuff.
God's Eye
During the Cold War, the CIA actively recruited Remote Viewers, this was called Project Stargate. The Americans used these psychic spies to gather intelligence on the Red Threat in the height of the Cold War, and for the most part, they were successful. One of the most successful Remote Viewers was Alexander Longs. After Project Stargate was disbanded after the Cold War, Longs went into business for himself and started his own agency called God's Eye.
God's Eye was a one man orgainisation that specialized in mission persons cases. If you called 1-800-522-GODSEYE he would investigate disaperances for a fee that was always negociable. Longs was a smart man. If you couldn't pay him, he'd ask for favours instead. After finding the child of a car's sales man, he got a flashy new Lexus. For a laywer's kidnapped wife, he managed to get his legal expenses covered for the next five years. When someone is missing someone they love, everyone's willing to give up something.
Long is sadly, no longer in business. After September the 11th he was contracted by the CIA once again to find the location of binLaden and other terrorists. Lets hope that we see someone with the talents like Long create another God's Eye. I'm sure lots of parents want to find their children.
During the Cold War, the CIA actively recruited Remote Viewers, this was called Project Stargate. The Americans used these psychic spies to gather intelligence on the Red Threat in the height of the Cold War, and for the most part, they were successful. One of the most successful Remote Viewers was Alexander Longs. After Project Stargate was disbanded after the Cold War, Longs went into business for himself and started his own agency called God's Eye.
God's Eye was a one man orgainisation that specialized in mission persons cases. If you called 1-800-522-GODSEYE he would investigate disaperances for a fee that was always negociable. Longs was a smart man. If you couldn't pay him, he'd ask for favours instead. After finding the child of a car's sales man, he got a flashy new Lexus. For a laywer's kidnapped wife, he managed to get his legal expenses covered for the next five years. When someone is missing someone they love, everyone's willing to give up something.
Long is sadly, no longer in business. After September the 11th he was contracted by the CIA once again to find the location of binLaden and other terrorists. Lets hope that we see someone with the talents like Long create another God's Eye. I'm sure lots of parents want to find their children.
Sunday, December 08, 2002
Saturday, December 07, 2002
Join the fight against terrorism
From the website Rooting Out Evil "Join us in challenging rogue states run by military fanatics who produce and conceal weapons of mass destruction. Rooting Out Evil is sending a weapons inspection team to the United States to inspect the chemical, biological, and nuclear weapons produced and concealed by the Bush regime."
From the website Rooting Out Evil "Join us in challenging rogue states run by military fanatics who produce and conceal weapons of mass destruction. Rooting Out Evil is sending a weapons inspection team to the United States to inspect the chemical, biological, and nuclear weapons produced and concealed by the Bush regime."
Converted
The other night Mike sent me a copy of Radiohead's Knive's Out. I've known for a long time that Radiohead was a great band, that song sealed the deal. Today, I finally bit the bullet and downloaded all of Kid A. For the last 44 minutes, Radiohead has been tonguing my eardrums with their musical bliss. I'm about to have an aural eargasm.
The other night Mike sent me a copy of Radiohead's Knive's Out. I've known for a long time that Radiohead was a great band, that song sealed the deal. Today, I finally bit the bullet and downloaded all of Kid A. For the last 44 minutes, Radiohead has been tonguing my eardrums with their musical bliss. I'm about to have an aural eargasm.
Friday, December 06, 2002
Speaking in tongues
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'ow about Chitty Chitty Bang Bang? This wind and kite will have you rabbiting like a Jack going bloke.
Feel dope enuf to jocky some nigga style, dog? You best be check' out this shit, yo.
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'ow about Chitty Chitty Bang Bang? This wind and kite will have you rabbiting like a Jack going bloke.
Feel dope enuf to jocky some nigga style, dog? You best be check' out this shit, yo.
Jo, the real Japanese hero
If you're a fan of one of Japan's most stylish director, Seijun Suzuki, then I'm sure that you're aware of Shishido Jo. In the east, his claim to fame is his roles in Suzuki's Branded to Kill and Youth of Beast. In the West, he's known as the Japanese actor that got cheek inplants. Really. As this site says, Jo "decided to puff up his cheeks by plastic surgery in an attempt to emerge as an impudent bad guy". Now if only an American actor had the balls to puff his cheeks up like a chipmunk so that he'd look more sinsister. I can only dream....
If you're a fan of one of Japan's most stylish director, Seijun Suzuki, then I'm sure that you're aware of Shishido Jo. In the east, his claim to fame is his roles in Suzuki's Branded to Kill and Youth of Beast. In the West, he's known as the Japanese actor that got cheek inplants. Really. As this site says, Jo "decided to puff up his cheeks by plastic surgery in an attempt to emerge as an impudent bad guy". Now if only an American actor had the balls to puff his cheeks up like a chipmunk so that he'd look more sinsister. I can only dream....
Thursday, December 05, 2002
Propaganda Posters
For your enjoyment, posters from Communist China, Nazi Germany , and Bush's America.
For your enjoyment, posters from Communist China, Nazi Germany , and Bush's America.
Ping Pong
After the pure cinematic bliss that is Shaolin Soccer I believed that nothing would ever top it as being the best sports action film ever. Well, it seems that the Japanese are giving Shaolin Soccer a run for it's money with Ping Pong. From the first couple of reviewsthe movie looks extremely promising. Lets hope that it hits next year's VIFF. If not, I'll probably pick up a copy on Ebay for myself. Thank God for Region O DVDs.
After the pure cinematic bliss that is Shaolin Soccer I believed that nothing would ever top it as being the best sports action film ever. Well, it seems that the Japanese are giving Shaolin Soccer a run for it's money with Ping Pong. From the first couple of reviewsthe movie looks extremely promising. Lets hope that it hits next year's VIFF. If not, I'll probably pick up a copy on Ebay for myself. Thank God for Region O DVDs.
Wednesday, December 04, 2002
The road to hell....
Got this in the mail today from Mike.
Geez dude, I go to your blog tonight and what do I see? Oh! thought
processes followed thusly: "Rob had a great dream, I shall read on... Oh my
GOD, what the shit is THIS? WHAT? FUCK! SHUT UP! SHUT UP SHUT UP!!"
you see Rob, I am not here to lecture or attempt to censor your right to
graphically describe what Gwyneth Paltrow is doing to your genetalia in a
dream, I just felt that maybe you'd like to know that the closest thing I
could relate the experience of reading that level of detail about my
friend... is like accidentally walking into my parents bedroom while they
were having sex. just a little under that. (cause gwyneth is there) Again, I
come not to censor. I come not to judge. and I could've lived without
hearing bout how your dream girl was specifically making you come. thank
you.
-Mike
You're welcome, the letter made me laugh until I cried. In the future, refer to any parts of my lower half of the body shall be replaced with the names of fruits and vegables. So now you'll get to hear about dangling berries and large mellons. I aim to please.
Got this in the mail today from Mike.
Geez dude, I go to your blog tonight and what do I see? Oh! thought
processes followed thusly: "Rob had a great dream, I shall read on... Oh my
GOD, what the shit is THIS? WHAT? FUCK! SHUT UP! SHUT UP SHUT UP!!"
you see Rob, I am not here to lecture or attempt to censor your right to
graphically describe what Gwyneth Paltrow is doing to your genetalia in a
dream, I just felt that maybe you'd like to know that the closest thing I
could relate the experience of reading that level of detail about my
friend... is like accidentally walking into my parents bedroom while they
were having sex. just a little under that. (cause gwyneth is there) Again, I
come not to censor. I come not to judge. and I could've lived without
hearing bout how your dream girl was specifically making you come. thank
you.
-Mike
You're welcome, the letter made me laugh until I cried. In the future, refer to any parts of my lower half of the body shall be replaced with the names of fruits and vegables. So now you'll get to hear about dangling berries and large mellons. I aim to please.
It's a short that redefines short
Not only is the Onion one of the best humour sites on the internet, but it's also one of the few sites that compells me to click on their banner ads. The most interesting one that I've clicked on lately have to be the Man With the Smallest Penis in Existance and the Electron Microscope Technician Who Loved Him. Not only does the cartoon deal with the social, personal and sexual issues of having the world's smallest cock, but it also has stylish animation and a hip soundtrack. Check it out. It speaks to me.
Not only is the Onion one of the best humour sites on the internet, but it's also one of the few sites that compells me to click on their banner ads. The most interesting one that I've clicked on lately have to be the Man With the Smallest Penis in Existance and the Electron Microscope Technician Who Loved Him. Not only does the cartoon deal with the social, personal and sexual issues of having the world's smallest cock, but it also has stylish animation and a hip soundtrack. Check it out. It speaks to me.
Tuesday, December 03, 2002
Man, I love my job
After setting up the camera for 2 hours to document a meeting, I get the following: sage advice about the film industry, the values of education versus experience, why we hear more about directors than producers, why nurses are more important than doctors, a fine waitress with a sweet ass, a fat cheque, a fine meal, 5 bottles of Heineken, and some peanut butter cookies. My job is sweet as sugar.
After setting up the camera for 2 hours to document a meeting, I get the following: sage advice about the film industry, the values of education versus experience, why we hear more about directors than producers, why nurses are more important than doctors, a fine waitress with a sweet ass, a fat cheque, a fine meal, 5 bottles of Heineken, and some peanut butter cookies. My job is sweet as sugar.
You better watch out or the insects will get you!
At times like this, I think that the lyrics from the song "Insects" by the Kids of Widney High are almost prophetic.
At times like this, I think that the lyrics from the song "Insects" by the Kids of Widney High are almost prophetic.
Monday, December 02, 2002
Sunday, December 01, 2002
Conversations with Stephen: Men With Brooms
Rob: If Men with Brooms is a Canadian film, then it's Canadian to use recreational drugs. Right? Dude, Men with Brooms is CAnadian as Jean Chretien.
Stephen: I suppose But then again does waydowntown suggest we are just a bunch of observational humourists?
Rob:Yes, because we are and because we're next to the States
Stephen: I dislike the fact that n order to be Canadian we seem to have to do things old fashioned.
Rob: Examples, please.
Stephen: Like n Men with brooms....OLD SKOOL rocks? Actual brooms?
Rob: Dude, that was brilliant!
Stephen:*sarcasm detector explodes*
Rob: It would have been *more* brilliant if they actually used rocks that you find on the street.
Stephen: or in the NWT.
Rob: Men in Brooms 2, man.
Stephen: The prequel.
Rob: Dude, they have the ultimate tourney in the NWT. It's outside and they have this curling battle on this iceberg, right? But get this, man, inside the rocks are denonators that will trigger if the rocks hit the water, killing their families and destroying Canada. So the stakes are higher than ever before.
Stephen: LOL And how about this...every time someone lands on the button, the sides of the rink fall off.
Rob: Dude, you're so there.
Stephen: So the path going down to the end gets thinner and thinner.
Rob: and the ghost of the dead guy from the first movie appears like ObiWan, man.
Stephen: No no no....each ROCK has a spirit of one dead team member.
Rob: Yes!
Rob: If Men with Brooms is a Canadian film, then it's Canadian to use recreational drugs. Right? Dude, Men with Brooms is CAnadian as Jean Chretien.
Stephen: I suppose But then again does waydowntown suggest we are just a bunch of observational humourists?
Rob:Yes, because we are and because we're next to the States
Stephen: I dislike the fact that n order to be Canadian we seem to have to do things old fashioned.
Rob: Examples, please.
Stephen: Like n Men with brooms....OLD SKOOL rocks? Actual brooms?
Rob: Dude, that was brilliant!
Stephen:*sarcasm detector explodes*
Rob: It would have been *more* brilliant if they actually used rocks that you find on the street.
Stephen: or in the NWT.
Rob: Men in Brooms 2, man.
Stephen: The prequel.
Rob: Dude, they have the ultimate tourney in the NWT. It's outside and they have this curling battle on this iceberg, right? But get this, man, inside the rocks are denonators that will trigger if the rocks hit the water, killing their families and destroying Canada. So the stakes are higher than ever before.
Stephen: LOL And how about this...every time someone lands on the button, the sides of the rink fall off.
Rob: Dude, you're so there.
Stephen: So the path going down to the end gets thinner and thinner.
Rob: and the ghost of the dead guy from the first movie appears like ObiWan, man.
Stephen: No no no....each ROCK has a spirit of one dead team member.
Rob: Yes!
What dreams may come
Last night I had a bunch of odd dreams. The first one that I can remember had me working for two seperate car companies, their names forgotten or unknown. They put me in this large mansion packed to the walls with all sorts of cars. Both companies told me that it was my job to destroy the competitors vehicles. I ended up lighting cars on fire, driving them into pools that was inside the house and used one as a perch to fish on in the backyard.
The other dream I had involved me returning to Victoria. Instead of driving around in a car like in my other dream, I had a small helicopter that was small enough to fit in a theater seat. Flying the mini-helicopter was much like driving a bike. At first it was a little tough to get used to, but after an hour or so of flight lessons, I was buzzing around Victoria like an old pro. After the helicopter ride, I ended up at a large theater on the outskirts of town, but it wasn't like the theater that I've seen in real life. There, I waited in line for Jordan (a buddy from film school). He didn't show up, so I brought my helicopter inside and passed two asians, a man and a woman and went into the theater. In the theater I put my helicopter in the seat next to me and watched the trailers. One of the trailers was for this movie about ants that lived in the back of your eye. The ant would go from behind your eye and eat it's way out. It was supposed to be a comedy, I think. Then I woke up.
Last night I had a bunch of odd dreams. The first one that I can remember had me working for two seperate car companies, their names forgotten or unknown. They put me in this large mansion packed to the walls with all sorts of cars. Both companies told me that it was my job to destroy the competitors vehicles. I ended up lighting cars on fire, driving them into pools that was inside the house and used one as a perch to fish on in the backyard.
The other dream I had involved me returning to Victoria. Instead of driving around in a car like in my other dream, I had a small helicopter that was small enough to fit in a theater seat. Flying the mini-helicopter was much like driving a bike. At first it was a little tough to get used to, but after an hour or so of flight lessons, I was buzzing around Victoria like an old pro. After the helicopter ride, I ended up at a large theater on the outskirts of town, but it wasn't like the theater that I've seen in real life. There, I waited in line for Jordan (a buddy from film school). He didn't show up, so I brought my helicopter inside and passed two asians, a man and a woman and went into the theater. In the theater I put my helicopter in the seat next to me and watched the trailers. One of the trailers was for this movie about ants that lived in the back of your eye. The ant would go from behind your eye and eat it's way out. It was supposed to be a comedy, I think. Then I woke up.
All and all it was just another interpretation of the wall
Ever got into an arugment at your local pub about what the true meanings of the words "Is anybody out there" was? Well, worry no longer, Bret Urick a bachelor of arts student at the University of Georgia has a deconstructed the Wall for your entertainment or bar dsicussion edification.
Ever got into an arugment at your local pub about what the true meanings of the words "Is anybody out there" was? Well, worry no longer, Bret Urick a bachelor of arts student at the University of Georgia has a deconstructed the Wall for your entertainment or bar dsicussion edification.
Friday, November 29, 2002
The burning Bush
"Bush is not an imbecile. He's not a puppet. I think that Bush is a sociopathic personality. I think he's incapable of empathy. He has an inordinate sense of his own entitlement, and he's a very skilled manipulator. And in all the snickering about his alleged idiocy, this is what a lot of people miss." That and more in this facinating article about George Bush.
"Bush is not an imbecile. He's not a puppet. I think that Bush is a sociopathic personality. I think he's incapable of empathy. He has an inordinate sense of his own entitlement, and he's a very skilled manipulator. And in all the snickering about his alleged idiocy, this is what a lot of people miss." That and more in this facinating article about George Bush.
Thursday, November 28, 2002
Respect the pussy
I guess that it was inevitable, the rate my picture set of websites has reached it's peak.
I guess that it was inevitable, the rate my picture set of websites has reached it's peak.
That's no moon...oh wait, it is
It's old news, but it's moon news, right? In case you weren't aware, the Chinese have their own moon program which will allow for lunar exports. Does this mean that we'll have a red moon, soon?
In still older moon news, did you know that in the 80s, the land of the Rising Sun wanted to be the land of the Rising Moon? If the Japanese Space Flight Program had gone to fruition, the year 2001 would have been much more like the Kubric film instead of being a Michael Bay blockbuster. Unfortunately for the Japanese, they had no plans for giant transforming robots that would fly us to the moonbases and back. Damn.
It's old news, but it's moon news, right? In case you weren't aware, the Chinese have their own moon program which will allow for lunar exports. Does this mean that we'll have a red moon, soon?
In still older moon news, did you know that in the 80s, the land of the Rising Sun wanted to be the land of the Rising Moon? If the Japanese Space Flight Program had gone to fruition, the year 2001 would have been much more like the Kubric film instead of being a Michael Bay blockbuster. Unfortunately for the Japanese, they had no plans for giant transforming robots that would fly us to the moonbases and back. Damn.
Wednesday, November 27, 2002
The best laid plans....
I was really keen on my update today, really, I was. Duing the down time at work today, I took a free pen that EnCana was offering, took free poster and began writing down my thoughts for the day. I wrote about how I felt, holding a camera (it was like having a new lover), thoughts on film school (dude, we sure got sleepy after we had our donuts, didn't we?) and how my body feels (shoulder and backaches). But when I got here, I didn't know how to write it and keep it interesting. So I scrapped it.
Maybe one day I'll be a decent writer.
I was really keen on my update today, really, I was. Duing the down time at work today, I took a free pen that EnCana was offering, took free poster and began writing down my thoughts for the day. I wrote about how I felt, holding a camera (it was like having a new lover), thoughts on film school (dude, we sure got sleepy after we had our donuts, didn't we?) and how my body feels (shoulder and backaches). But when I got here, I didn't know how to write it and keep it interesting. So I scrapped it.
Maybe one day I'll be a decent writer.
Tonight I did something that I've never done before
I've sent an e-mail to the webmaster of a site that I dig. This case, the Whore's Boudoir. Who knows what she'll do with my e-mail. Part of me thinks that she'll like it. It's not every day that you get an e-mail out of the blue by a stranger telling you that someone digs your site. I'm curious to know what will happen next.
I've sent an e-mail to the webmaster of a site that I dig. This case, the Whore's Boudoir. Who knows what she'll do with my e-mail. Part of me thinks that she'll like it. It's not every day that you get an e-mail out of the blue by a stranger telling you that someone digs your site. I'm curious to know what will happen next.
Tuesday, November 26, 2002
Talking with animals
Have you ever wanted to have a coherent conversation with a furry but didn't know the lingo? Thankfully, with this glossary you can pretend to be a longbeast and try your hand at a thrilling yiff!
Have you ever wanted to have a coherent conversation with a furry but didn't know the lingo? Thankfully, with this glossary you can pretend to be a longbeast and try your hand at a thrilling yiff!
Battle Royale T-Shirts!
These t-shirts not only capture some of the best moments of the film, but they also make a great Christmas gift. Order one for your loved one today!
These t-shirts not only capture some of the best moments of the film, but they also make a great Christmas gift. Order one for your loved one today!
Monday, November 25, 2002
The Yost with the most
Ever wondered what became of David Yost, the man in blue in the original Power Rangers? Wonder no longer, this page has all the answers to questions that you've always asked yourself, like "Does David wear glasses in real life", "Where can I see a nude picture of Yost?" and "Where can I find Blue Ranger and Alpha 5 slash?"
Ever wondered what became of David Yost, the man in blue in the original Power Rangers? Wonder no longer, this page has all the answers to questions that you've always asked yourself, like "Does David wear glasses in real life", "Where can I see a nude picture of Yost?" and "Where can I find Blue Ranger and Alpha 5 slash?"
Sunday, November 24, 2002
Aural Sex
Dated Januray 8th, 2002, You've Got Balls! is my favorite mix CD. Listening to it today brings back a half a dozen good memories. Getting my first cheque from Asterisk Productions, eating lemon cookies, sweeping my floor with a straw broom, working out in my apartment and the smell of the fire place at Christmas. Is it genius, or madness? Take a look for yourself.
Ben Folds Five - Army
Eels - Mr. E's Beautiful Blues
Money Mark - Sometimes You Gotta
Doktor Kosmos - Bl Vita Flinger
Fantastic Plastic Machine - L'Aventure Fanstastic
Damon Albarn - Closet Romanic
Gene Defcon - Life is Full of Parties
the Forty Fives - Drive All Night
April Stevens - Honey Suckle Rose
Yoshinori Sunahara - the Sound of 70s
Gorillaz - Clint Eastwood
Takako Minekawa - Recubed
the Pillows - Ride on a Shooting Star
Lovage - Stroker Ace
Beck - MTV Makes Me Want to Smoke Crack
Um Jammer Lammy -
No Cutting Corners
Komeda - It's Alright Baby
Radio Birdman - Aloha Steve and Danno
Parappa the Rapper - You Gotta Believe!
Dated Januray 8th, 2002, You've Got Balls! is my favorite mix CD. Listening to it today brings back a half a dozen good memories. Getting my first cheque from Asterisk Productions, eating lemon cookies, sweeping my floor with a straw broom, working out in my apartment and the smell of the fire place at Christmas. Is it genius, or madness? Take a look for yourself.
Ben Folds Five - Army
Eels - Mr. E's Beautiful Blues
Money Mark - Sometimes You Gotta
Doktor Kosmos - Bl Vita Flinger
Fantastic Plastic Machine - L'Aventure Fanstastic
Damon Albarn - Closet Romanic
Gene Defcon - Life is Full of Parties
the Forty Fives - Drive All Night
April Stevens - Honey Suckle Rose
Yoshinori Sunahara - the Sound of 70s
Gorillaz - Clint Eastwood
Takako Minekawa - Recubed
the Pillows - Ride on a Shooting Star
Lovage - Stroker Ace
Beck - MTV Makes Me Want to Smoke Crack
Um Jammer Lammy -
No Cutting Corners
Komeda - It's Alright Baby
Radio Birdman - Aloha Steve and Danno
Parappa the Rapper - You Gotta Believe!
Conversations with Mike
Rob: Sorry. Didn't mean to be an asshole.
Mike: s'ok, I guess my dwelling on Michelle to you was somewhat assholic. By the way, I came up with a brand new word yesterday. We were talking about hobos. and I remarked that they were normal people who were just hobogenized.
Rob: *giggles* Brilliant!
Mike: I've come close to over using it now, but I love it. I must write it into dialogue somewhere.
Rob: Indeed you must.
Mike: It's funny how much of a real word assholic is.
Rob: Indeed. It almost sounds like a temperature, or something.
Mike:And that there reminds me of a discovery I made in early 2000. How you can make any kind of villain name mearly by making it end in OR. Take Thermometer (as I did in the very first test) and it becomes the mad weather genius THERMOMETOR!
Rob: Brilliant!
Mike: Scooter? or SCOOTOR! It works for any word that ends in ER. perhaps even beyond. even some words that DO end in 'or' already, however its more difficult to get the point accros. such as Radiator. and RADIATOR! (pronounced ray-dee-ay-tore). Man, my mind is racing tonight.
Rob: Sorry. Didn't mean to be an asshole.
Mike: s'ok, I guess my dwelling on Michelle to you was somewhat assholic. By the way, I came up with a brand new word yesterday. We were talking about hobos. and I remarked that they were normal people who were just hobogenized.
Rob: *giggles* Brilliant!
Mike: I've come close to over using it now, but I love it. I must write it into dialogue somewhere.
Rob: Indeed you must.
Mike: It's funny how much of a real word assholic is.
Rob: Indeed. It almost sounds like a temperature, or something.
Mike:And that there reminds me of a discovery I made in early 2000. How you can make any kind of villain name mearly by making it end in OR. Take Thermometer (as I did in the very first test) and it becomes the mad weather genius THERMOMETOR!
Rob: Brilliant!
Mike: Scooter? or SCOOTOR! It works for any word that ends in ER. perhaps even beyond. even some words that DO end in 'or' already, however its more difficult to get the point accros. such as Radiator. and RADIATOR! (pronounced ray-dee-ay-tore). Man, my mind is racing tonight.
Saturday, November 23, 2002
What goes around, cums around
An excerpt from a woman's point of view on semen, " If a teaspoon of semen really contained 610 calories, oral sex would be used in third world countries to combat malnourishment."
That's too bad, really. I was ready to do my part and end world hunger.
An excerpt from a woman's point of view on semen, " If a teaspoon of semen really contained 610 calories, oral sex would be used in third world countries to combat malnourishment."
That's too bad, really. I was ready to do my part and end world hunger.
Die another day because you only live twice and tomorrow never dies
Saw the new Bond film yesterday. Rather than bore you with a synopsis of the film or a poorly writen review, I'll just talk about what I liked and disliked about the movie.
the Good
-Snappy dialogue. The puns and double entendres come hard and fast, much like the super spy himself.
-Nods to the other Bond flicks. The jetpack with Q, Halle Berry's bikini, the Oddjob knockoff. Apperently the director managed to reference the other 19 Bond flicks in this movie. Something for the DVD, I guess.
-A brilliant first half that bucks the 007 conventions.
-Fantastic fights and interesting fights.
-Tony from Grand Theft Auto 3 as the head honcho for the Americans.
-Stylish direction. Jump cuts, slow mo and pixelation. A first in a Bond film, from what I can gather.
the Bad
-The second half of the movie. Bah... what a waste of a setup.
-The shitty cgi snowboarding. Why didn't they get a real snowboarder like the did a surfboarder at the beginning of the film?
The Ugly
-Koreans that undergo surgery to become white? Interesting film plot or a commentary on Asian society. You decide!
-Madonna's song for the movie. I thought that the sound was buggering up, but, alas, it was the song.
Saw the new Bond film yesterday. Rather than bore you with a synopsis of the film or a poorly writen review, I'll just talk about what I liked and disliked about the movie.
the Good
-Snappy dialogue. The puns and double entendres come hard and fast, much like the super spy himself.
-Nods to the other Bond flicks. The jetpack with Q, Halle Berry's bikini, the Oddjob knockoff. Apperently the director managed to reference the other 19 Bond flicks in this movie. Something for the DVD, I guess.
-A brilliant first half that bucks the 007 conventions.
-Fantastic fights and interesting fights.
-Tony from Grand Theft Auto 3 as the head honcho for the Americans.
-Stylish direction. Jump cuts, slow mo and pixelation. A first in a Bond film, from what I can gather.
the Bad
-The second half of the movie. Bah... what a waste of a setup.
-The shitty cgi snowboarding. Why didn't they get a real snowboarder like the did a surfboarder at the beginning of the film?
The Ugly
-Koreans that undergo surgery to become white? Interesting film plot or a commentary on Asian society. You decide!
-Madonna's song for the movie. I thought that the sound was buggering up, but, alas, it was the song.
Friday, November 22, 2002
Conversations with David : Klingons
David: Who says there's never a Klingon around when you need one?
Rob:I hate the quote. When I hear it it reminds me of how inbred the writers of Star Trek are. I hear it and I can see, in my mind's eye, a Star Trek writer typing that line with a smug smile knowing that the fans will cheer. It sickens me.
David: Well I juust watched said episode.
Rob:I see.
David: I'm also not a fan of the quote. It's way too forced. It practically loses all its humor except in a very low-brow way. On the other hand, I don't have quite the antipathy for it that you do.
Rob: It totally feels forced. It's a line that you just know was put there so that the fans could pump their hands up and cheer.And then the next day, they'll endlessly quote it with their friends.
David: Yup. Just like "Assimilate This!"
Rob: "Assimilate this!" isn't as bad. The klingon line is worse because it's a reference to Klingons, and we all know how much fans dig those fuckers.
David: Tee hee hee! Ooh, Shock Video: Refried is on at 1am tonight.
Rob: Is this good, or bad?
David: If you like watching flimsy excuses to show topless women, then good.
Rob: *nods* It is always good.
David: Who says there's never a Klingon around when you need one?
Rob:I hate the quote. When I hear it it reminds me of how inbred the writers of Star Trek are. I hear it and I can see, in my mind's eye, a Star Trek writer typing that line with a smug smile knowing that the fans will cheer. It sickens me.
David: Well I juust watched said episode.
Rob:I see.
David: I'm also not a fan of the quote. It's way too forced. It practically loses all its humor except in a very low-brow way. On the other hand, I don't have quite the antipathy for it that you do.
Rob: It totally feels forced. It's a line that you just know was put there so that the fans could pump their hands up and cheer.And then the next day, they'll endlessly quote it with their friends.
David: Yup. Just like "Assimilate This!"
Rob: "Assimilate this!" isn't as bad. The klingon line is worse because it's a reference to Klingons, and we all know how much fans dig those fuckers.
David: Tee hee hee! Ooh, Shock Video: Refried is on at 1am tonight.
Rob: Is this good, or bad?
David: If you like watching flimsy excuses to show topless women, then good.
Rob: *nods* It is always good.
Geek activism reaches new heights
Taken from the Internet Movie Data Base
"Avid fans of the canceled sci-fi series Farscape have created a commercial titled "I Am Farscape" and say they are buying time on cable outlets in 24 cities nationwide to air it during the week of Nov. 24th. The commercial, which they call "this first ever fan-produced, fan-funded television commercial," is aimed at accelerating what they claim is a grass-roots movement to save the series. In a message posted on the Save Farscape website , the show's fans acknowledge that in major cities they have only been able to buy time in the middle of the night. "But that's okay, because the goal of this project is to draw mainstream media attention to our cause."
Far out, man.
Taken from the Internet Movie Data Base
"Avid fans of the canceled sci-fi series Farscape have created a commercial titled "I Am Farscape" and say they are buying time on cable outlets in 24 cities nationwide to air it during the week of Nov. 24th. The commercial, which they call "this first ever fan-produced, fan-funded television commercial," is aimed at accelerating what they claim is a grass-roots movement to save the series. In a message posted on the Save Farscape website , the show's fans acknowledge that in major cities they have only been able to buy time in the middle of the night. "But that's okay, because the goal of this project is to draw mainstream media attention to our cause."
Far out, man.
Shatner's Special Edition Cut of Star Trek 5 canned!
SHATNER: Yeah, some people criticize it – and then there are a number of people like yourself who saw it. The big problem was the ending, and I just didn't have any money. Nobody guided me properly... I say that on the DVD. I needed some help and I didn't get it."
More in the interview
Shame. If they put some money into Star Trek 5, I think that fans would eat it up like hot cakes. But then, don't most fans eat everything up like hotcakes anyhow?
SHATNER: Yeah, some people criticize it – and then there are a number of people like yourself who saw it. The big problem was the ending, and I just didn't have any money. Nobody guided me properly... I say that on the DVD. I needed some help and I didn't get it."
More in the interview
Shame. If they put some money into Star Trek 5, I think that fans would eat it up like hot cakes. But then, don't most fans eat everything up like hotcakes anyhow?
Michael Jackson, continued
If Michael Jackson and Pamala Anderson bred, it would be the begining of a race of silicon based life forms. Kiss your carbon based ass good bye!
If Michael Jackson and Pamala Anderson bred, it would be the begining of a race of silicon based life forms. Kiss your carbon based ass good bye!
Thursday, November 21, 2002
Who said that politicians don't tell the truth?
Here's some more background on Chretien and Bush's relationship. I can't say that I'm surprised that Chretien's advisor said what he said. He's speaking for most Canadians, I think. Good man.
Here's some more background on Chretien and Bush's relationship. I can't say that I'm surprised that Chretien's advisor said what he said. He's speaking for most Canadians, I think. Good man.
Wednesday, November 20, 2002
I believe in Rock and Roll
It seems that as of late Rock and Roll is enjoying a productive renaissance, and why not, it's great music, man. The music media has been telling us about the great stuff that the New Yorkers and the Scandinavians are doing, but not much about Japan. Worry not, friend, the pulse of Japan's rock scene is strong and healthy. Yesterday, Thee Michelle Gun Elephant's new album Rodeo Tandem Beat Specter was released in North America. If you believe in rock and roll, sample Margaret. It's rock and roll served with wine and cheese. And we all owe ourselves some wine and cheese, don't we?
It seems that as of late Rock and Roll is enjoying a productive renaissance, and why not, it's great music, man. The music media has been telling us about the great stuff that the New Yorkers and the Scandinavians are doing, but not much about Japan. Worry not, friend, the pulse of Japan's rock scene is strong and healthy. Yesterday, Thee Michelle Gun Elephant's new album Rodeo Tandem Beat Specter was released in North America. If you believe in rock and roll, sample Margaret. It's rock and roll served with wine and cheese. And we all owe ourselves some wine and cheese, don't we?
Tuesday, November 19, 2002
Conversations with David
Rob: I should go home and dig out *my* old NES and try to make it work.
David: It worked a lot better after doing that, for sure. But I did have to clean my games before every use.
Rob: How do you clean your games?I just used to blow on the bottom. It helped a bit.
David:I use a Q-tip and rubbing alcohol. Blow-jobs only get you so far.
Rob: Sounds like you're treating an STD rather than giving a blow job.
David: See, if nintendo games were like men, a good blow job would be all you needed. But no, they need more from the relationship.
Rob: Sometimes they just need to be held and touched, eh?
David: Exactly. You have to treat them just right. Be sensitive and gentle.
Rob: Very. I hear that at times it's painful inserting those cartridges. You have to give it some loving.
David
Exactly. Be very careful with penetration. You have to push it in and pull it out just right.
Rob: Somtimes it likes it rough, though.I remember my NES liked having a gun pointed at it. Then the screen would flash me.
David: Hmm... mine never liked it rough. When I treated it rough, it would just refuse to be turned on.
Rob: I should go home and dig out *my* old NES and try to make it work.
David: It worked a lot better after doing that, for sure. But I did have to clean my games before every use.
Rob: How do you clean your games?I just used to blow on the bottom. It helped a bit.
David:I use a Q-tip and rubbing alcohol. Blow-jobs only get you so far.
Rob: Sounds like you're treating an STD rather than giving a blow job.
David: See, if nintendo games were like men, a good blow job would be all you needed. But no, they need more from the relationship.
Rob: Sometimes they just need to be held and touched, eh?
David: Exactly. You have to treat them just right. Be sensitive and gentle.
Rob: Very. I hear that at times it's painful inserting those cartridges. You have to give it some loving.
David
Exactly. Be very careful with penetration. You have to push it in and pull it out just right.
Rob: Somtimes it likes it rough, though.I remember my NES liked having a gun pointed at it. Then the screen would flash me.
David: Hmm... mine never liked it rough. When I treated it rough, it would just refuse to be turned on.
It's the small things.
Before this evening I've only had one truly great time in this foul year. It would have to be the fantastic four days that my ex, Pearl came to visit me. Sure, it wasn't anything like the summer of 2001 where we could enjoy lots of time alone together, but after moving from Victoria and working two jobs, 7 days a week for 4 months straight, it looked like heaven. I didn't think that I could top that, considering how shitty life is in Grand Prairie is, but Stephen managed to. We did the usual, talked shit, went out for fine food, hung out with Grandma Louie and did lots of walking. But dammit, in my state of almost isolation from the people that I love, it really meant a lot to me. Thanks Stephen, Grandma. You two really made my year.
Before this evening I've only had one truly great time in this foul year. It would have to be the fantastic four days that my ex, Pearl came to visit me. Sure, it wasn't anything like the summer of 2001 where we could enjoy lots of time alone together, but after moving from Victoria and working two jobs, 7 days a week for 4 months straight, it looked like heaven. I didn't think that I could top that, considering how shitty life is in Grand Prairie is, but Stephen managed to. We did the usual, talked shit, went out for fine food, hung out with Grandma Louie and did lots of walking. But dammit, in my state of almost isolation from the people that I love, it really meant a lot to me. Thanks Stephen, Grandma. You two really made my year.
Dreams
Before I delve into my dream, I should point out that I'll be using come of David's conventions when it comes to his own dream journal . I'll be using brackets [] to indicate something that I realized after the dream or insight that I became aware of when I was awake. Understand? Excellent! On with the dreams.
Dream #1
For some reason, I was talking to Linda [the secretary from film school , but at the same time she was the head of housing here at the college ]. She told me that I should say "hello" more often to my roomates, explaining that although they appreciate my privacy; they'd like some contact from myself from time to time [a parallel conversation happened with my parents last Friday]. After she and I spoke, I went to the dorms and was willing to be more talkative, but no one was there.
Other dream tidbits.
I also had a couple other dreams, one about Tresa gushing (and complaining) about cops, a dream about being with my family in a new hourse [but not the new house that they moved into] and a dream that I was fiddling with my ethernet card.
Before I delve into my dream, I should point out that I'll be using come of David's conventions when it comes to his own dream journal . I'll be using brackets [] to indicate something that I realized after the dream or insight that I became aware of when I was awake. Understand? Excellent! On with the dreams.
Dream #1
For some reason, I was talking to Linda [the secretary from film school , but at the same time she was the head of housing here at the college ]. She told me that I should say "hello" more often to my roomates, explaining that although they appreciate my privacy; they'd like some contact from myself from time to time [a parallel conversation happened with my parents last Friday]. After she and I spoke, I went to the dorms and was willing to be more talkative, but no one was there.
Other dream tidbits.
I also had a couple other dreams, one about Tresa gushing (and complaining) about cops, a dream about being with my family in a new hourse [but not the new house that they moved into] and a dream that I was fiddling with my ethernet card.
Social experiments
Lately, I've been trying some social experiements from Robert Anton Wilson's Prometheus Rising. It's sorta like a self help book, but not really. Instead of giving you feel good exercises or spirit raising soup, it helps you understand how your brain functions and how your perceptions (or reality tunnel, as Wilson calls it) colours your reality. In a nutshell, the book explains how we decide to perceive only certain parts of our reality. A good example would be my room, it's messy, but I decide not to register the mess half the time that I'm in it. Anyhow, the experiment that I've been trying is re-perceiving myself as someone who you can open up to, and so far it's worked. I've met a couple of strangers in lines, at restaurants, stores, whatever that end up telling me about their boyfriends, their cares, their lives, whatever. Interesting how that works, eh? Strange world.
Lately, I've been trying some social experiements from Robert Anton Wilson's Prometheus Rising. It's sorta like a self help book, but not really. Instead of giving you feel good exercises or spirit raising soup, it helps you understand how your brain functions and how your perceptions (or reality tunnel, as Wilson calls it) colours your reality. In a nutshell, the book explains how we decide to perceive only certain parts of our reality. A good example would be my room, it's messy, but I decide not to register the mess half the time that I'm in it. Anyhow, the experiment that I've been trying is re-perceiving myself as someone who you can open up to, and so far it's worked. I've met a couple of strangers in lines, at restaurants, stores, whatever that end up telling me about their boyfriends, their cares, their lives, whatever. Interesting how that works, eh? Strange world.
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