RITA's XLVIII: Some Fun Now

[Jeff Brady]

Look!

It's the "lil red haired girl." (http://www.austin360.com/tv/content/tv/stories/2007/10/schultz-young.html)

Whoa, thanks, Winslow!

Hasn't Moore said in an interview somewhere that Gordon was not raped?

Yes.

[Puma]

Winslow, why I voted for you:

0. The purpose of this award is to promote the spirit of good citizenship, civility, and mutual respect, which is one of the things that most distinguishes CBR from other forums like it. Everyone who votes for COTY is asked to behave in accordance with that spirit. COTY should not be used as a tool in political rivalries between different CBR communities; instead, it should be a means of bringing those communities closer together.

1. Select the CBR citizen who, over the course of the past year, has consistently conducted himself/herself in a manner that has helped to foster a friendly, welcoming atmosphere at the CBR Forums. This poster is being recognized for being friendly, courteous, and helpful. REMEMBER: COTY is *not* a popularity contest; it is a recognition for being an exemplary member of the community.

[Athena Bast]

Well, if my math is correct, that's around $500 for the full anime version of the first story arc.

Ouch.

Somebody's making some money.

Special Editions come with the headbands and stuff.:D

[howyadoin]

Winslow, why I voted for you:

0. The purpose of this award is to promote the spirit of good citizenship, civility, and mutual respect, which is one of the things that most distinguishes CBR from other forums like it. Everyone who votes for COTY is asked to behave in accordance with that spirit. COTY should not be used as a tool in political rivalries between different CBR communities; instead, it should be a means of bringing those communities closer together.

1. Select the CBR citizen who, over the course of the past year, has consistently conducted himself/herself in a manner that has helped to foster a friendly, welcoming atmosphere at the CBR Forums. This poster is being recognized for being friendly, courteous, and helpful. REMEMBER: COTY is *not* a popularity contest; it is a recognition for being an exemplary member of the community.Oh c'mon, we all know it was the 'fro.

[Puma]

Oh c'mon, we all know it was the 'fro.

Well, that goes without saying.


And the pictures in the uniform.

[StoneGold]

http://content.ytmnd.com/content/a/8/4/a847b39bc59e0884451d3c58bd7d9775.gif

[Chris Nowlin]

That's one way to get a seizure, I guess

[Athena Bast]

http://content.ytmnd.com/content/a/8/4/a847b39bc59e0884451d3c58bd7d9775.gif

What song do you think he's playing?

[Chris Nowlin]

Well, that goes without saying.


And the pictures in the uniform.

Puma also has cyber-beer goggles, apparently.




But, more seriously Winslow.... nah. Nobody needs seriousness. Just ignore this.

[Puma]

What song do you think he's playing?

Stairway to Heaven of course

[Chris Nowlin]

What song do you think he's playing?

Mama, take this badge off of me
I can't use it anymore.
It's gettin' dark, too dark for me to see
I feel like I'm knockin' on heaven's door.


I'm pretty sure that's what I hear.


EDIT: Though on a closer listen it might be:

And as we wind on down the road
Our shadows taller than our soul
There walks a lady we all know
Who shines white light and wants to show
How everything still turns to gold
And if you listen very hard
The tune will come to you at last
When all are one and one is all
To be a rock and not to roll
Woe oh oh oh oh oh
And she's buying a stairway to heaven

[Athena Bast]

I should just put that Playboy Boxed Set on hold at work. I keeping petting it every time I walk by.

[Spike-X]

God Gave Rock And Roll To You?

[Puma]

Done burning the book onto CD, now to watch Ratatoulle (sp?), you know, the animated rat movie.

Later gators.

[Winslow]

Winslow, why I voted for you:

I wasn't looking for an explanation for voting. . but thank you, that was a very kind post.

I was being reflective, and probably shouldn't have posted.

Well, that goes without saying.


And the pictures in the uniform.

Since you're a year or two younger than me, can you still be a cougar? ;)

But, more seriously Winslow.... nah. Nobody needs seriousness. Just ignore this.

I usually ignore your posts Coke.

[Rallura]

Evening people.


My last call of the night:

Drunken Jackass: "Either you tell me what the last transaction on my account was or tomorrow I'm taking all my money to another bank!"
Me: "I would love to, sir, but I do not have enough information for you to be properly identified."
DJ: "Then you should ask me easier questions! I can't believe this is how Wells Fargo treats its customers!"
Me (about ready to blow my top, this had been going on for ten minutes): "I am not going to jeopardize my job and your financial security by revealing account information to you without following proper security procedures, sir, and no matter what you say that is not going to change."
DJ: *short pause* "FUCK YOU!" *click!*

Aw,
he didn't give you enough time
to wish him good luck
finding a bank to transfer to
on a Sunday.

[StoneGold]

What song do you think he's playing?

In the thing I stole it from, the intro to Master of Puppets.

http://jcrocksthejoint.ytmnd.com/

[howyadoin]

What song do you think he's playing?God is a concept,
By which we measure our pain.

[StoneGold]

God Gave Rock And Roll To You?

By KISS, or by Wyld Stallyns?

[StoneGold]

http://content.ytmnd.com/content/1/a/0/1a0d925aeb37a23aed082f4c5099230f.gif

[Deathstroke]

You just want to rib 16-0 in his face. ;)

I've been meaning to ask him if he knows a jazz vocalist that's married to a friend of mine.


To be honest, the Pats winning was the reason I thought of him. But not to rub it in. I don't do that. 19-0 I would but not now. However, I just thought I haven't seen any posts from the Bass-Man in a while.

[Matt Algren]

Why yes, Stonegold, I would like you to bring my computer to a screeching halt. Thank you so much.

[Winslow]

To be honest, the Pats winning was the reason I thought of him. But not to rub it in. I don't do that. 19-0 I would but not now. However, I just thought I haven't seen any posts from the Bass-Man in a while.

He sometimes disappears for long stretches . . . sometimes he's on the road.

And having a baby is a pretty huge time commitment.

[howyadoin]

Christmas presents:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2128/2150003837_a56a10bc3c.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2073/2150794444_31c15ef261.jpg

[Typo Lad]

Daphna has an official "outfit" for playinmg Justice League Heroes.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v399/typolad/DSCF0175.jpg

I'm doing something right.

[Michael P]

Daphna has an official "outfit" for playinmg Justice League Heroes.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v399/typolad/DSCF0175.jpg

I'm doing something right.

Do let us know when you find out what it is.

[Winslow]

Christmas presents:

Cool pics. You must be some kinda artist or sumthin'

I got coal for Christmas.

[StoneGold]

Daphna has an official "outfit" for playinmg Justice League Heroes.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v399/typolad/DSCF0175.jpg

I'm doing something right.

On the other hand, you're letting her play a piece of crap game like JLH.


http://www.lojadosbrinquedos.com/bmz_cache/8/8a68b1ccad17a6c9adb1e191a5799994.image.176x250.jpg

[StoneGold]

Do let us know when you find out what it is.

Apparently it's not housecleaning.

[gary bolt]

Why yes, Stonegold, I would like you to bring my computer to a screeching halt. Thank you so much.

You need to replace that troublesome Firefox with Internet Explorer.


I'm doing something right.

And how!

[morna]

I liked that photo more before that poster questioned my gender.

I thought that was you! For a brief half second I thought it was from when we were at Bret's earlier this year. I guess it was from SDCC - no?

[Jeff Brady]

http://www.lojadosbrinquedos.com/bmz_cache/8/8a68b1ccad17a6c9adb1e191a5799994.image.176x250.jpg

Oh, they're well into that. They must be past the Asgard levels by now.

[Gilda Dent]

Sigh. I'm just a big softie.

I went ahead and got Will the last 17 episodes of Astroboy.

I'm not spoiling him, though. I have a good excuse. He's going to have several friends over for New Years Eve/Molly's birthday party tomorrow, and I thought this would provide some good entertainment for them.

We have pizza, anime, comic books, board games, and videogames along with various other snack foods. We got two more controllers for the X-box so they can play four player cooperative.

We had two parents pull their kids out after having already accepted for the obvious reason, but that there were only two is, I think, a good sign.

I don't know if I'm more nervous about having a dozen kids to entertain for six hours tomorrow night with half of those sleeping over or starting work Wednesday.

[Winslow]

I thought that was you! For a brief half second I thought it was from when we were at Bret's earlier this year. I guess it was from SDCC - no?

I'm pretty sure that's SDCC 2006 (could be 2005) . . .

[howyadoin]

I'm pretty sure that's SDCC 2006 (could be 2005) . . .2005.

10characters.

[Winslow]

Sigh. I'm just a big softie.

I went ahead and got Will the last 17 episodes of Astroboy.

I'm not spoiling him, though. I have a good excuse. He's going to have several friends over for New Years Eve/Molly's birthday party tomorrow, and I thought this would provide some good entertainment for them.

We have pizza, anime, comic books, board games, and videogames along with various other snack foods. We got two more controllers for the X-box so they can play four player cooperative.

Sounds like a great party. I wish I could come.

Is Will your step-brother?

I don't know if I'm more nervous about having a dozen kids to entertain for six hours tomorrow night with half of those sleeping over or starting work Wednesday.

Teaching?

[Gilda Dent]

Sounds like a great party. I wish I could come.

Is Will your step-brother?

He's my half brother. Mom and stepfather number 2.

Teaching?

Yep. Community college literature and reading instructor.

[howyadoin]

Yep. Community college literature and reading instructor.Nice. Congrats.

[Winslow]

Yep. Community college literature and reading instructor.

Sounds awesome.

Is it a program that offers accreditation toward becoming a certified reading specialist?

Oh, and have you picked out a daycare?

[Gilda Dent]

Sounds awesome.

Is it a program that offers accreditation toward becoming a certified reading specialist?

No, the reading class is remedial, a non-credit class for incoming freshmen who need a refresher in basic reading skills and students who left high school without graduating that are going through the college's high school diploma program.

To get that sort of certification, you'd have to go to one of the four year schools, I think.

Oh, and have you picked out a daycare?

Yep. The school has free daycare for employees and instructors. I'm going to check that out once they actually have people there next week--it's staffed by students on a work-study program--and if I don't like it, Little Dent will go to Emily's employer's daycare.

I'd like to have her close by just for convenience and so I can visit during the day, but if the quality of the facility isn't adequate, we'll put up with the inconvenience of my having to pick her up at Emily's employer after work each day.

Mom doesn't begin classes for another week, so she'll have her up until classes begin.

[Winslow]

No, the reading class is remedial, a non-credit class for incoming freshmen who need a refresher in basic reading skills and students who left high school without graduating that are going through the college's high school diploma program.

To get that sort of certification, you'd have to go to one of the four year schools, I think.

I mis-read your previous post as the courses you were teaching rather than your position . . maybe I should attend the class too.

Yep. The school has free daycare for employees and instructors. I'm going to check that out once they actually have people there next week--it's staffed by students on a work-study program--and if I don't like it, Little Dent will go to Emily's employer's daycare.

I'd like to have her close by just for convenience and so I can visit during the day, but if the quality of the facility isn't adequate, we'll put up with the inconvenience of my having to pick her up at Emily's employer after work each day.

Mom doesn't begin classes for another week, so she'll have her up until classes begin.

Cool. Sounds like you're handling the change well.

Any advice for mid-life?

[Winslow]

Well, my daughter needs the 'puter, so I'm signin' off.

Later.

[Gilda Dent]

I mis-read your previous post as the courses you were teaching rather than your position . . maybe I should attend the class too.

My fault. That was ambiguous.

Cool. Sounds like you're handling the change well.

Any advice for mid-life?

We'll see how well I handle it in a few weeks.

No advice on midlife, I'm afraid. Give me a decade and it'll be my turn for that, though.

[morna]

Sigh. I'm just a big softie.

I went ahead and got Will the last 17 episodes of Astroboy.

I'm not spoiling him, though. I have a good excuse. He's going to have several friends over for New Years Eve/Molly's birthday party tomorrow, and I thought this would provide some good entertainment for them.

We have pizza, anime, comic books, board games, and videogames along with various other snack foods. We got two more controllers for the X-box so they can play four player cooperative.

We had two parents pull their kids out after having already accepted for the obvious reason, but that there were only two is, I think, a good sign.

I don't know if I'm more nervous about having a dozen kids to entertain for six hours tomorrow night with half of those sleeping over or starting work Wednesday.


wow good luck with all that Gilda. I'd be a nervous wreck with all that coming up.
Too bad some goofs decided to pull their kids but it's out there unfortunately. Education and familiarity is the key here I think. Have fun at the party!

[Gilda Dent]

So, to continue the discussion of Absolute Editions from last night, what would make for good future Absolute Editions? Either single volumes for a collected limited series, or multiple volumes for longer finite series, similar to Sandman.

I think Preacher would be an obvious choice for a multiple volume Absolute Edition. Three to four volumes, as with Sandman. I could see Moore's Swamp Thing making a good two volume collection.

Justice would make for a nice single volume. It's exactly the kind of limited series event that seems tailor made for a big, single volume collection, right along side Kingdom Come and The New Frontier.

[StoneGold]

That is hysterical. Lakers are playing Celtics, and as an acknowledgement of a rivalry long deferred, both teams are hiking up their shorts to thigh highs.

[howyadoin]

So, to continue the discussion of Absolute Editions from last night, what would make for good future Absolute Editions? Either single volumes for a collected limited series, or multiple volumes for longer finite series, similar to Sandman.

I think Preacher would be an obvious choice for a multiple volume Absolute Edition. Three to four volumes, as with Sandman.That'd work. Especially if they included the material from the Preacher Cover Gallery that Glenn Fabry put together.

On a related note, though, using the word "absolute" that way is already getting pretty tired. I guess it's a testament to the power of the old Absolut Vodka ads, but it'd be nice if people would actually come up with their own ideas once in awhile.

[Gilda Dent]

wow good luck with all that Gilda. I'd be a nervous wreck with all that coming up.
Too bad some goofs decided to pull their kids but it's out there unfortunately. Education and familiarity is the key here I think. Have fun at the party!

Thanks. I like kids a lot, so this is actually going to be a little less taxing, I hope, than going to an adult party would be. Three adults to twelve to fourteen tweens isn't a bad ratio, I think, and we may get another chaperone from one of the parents.

The work thing nervousness isn't about the work itself--I think I can handle the teaching part just fine. It's the part where I have to deal with a whole group of new people, joining a new social group that's most anxiety inducing.

Also, I have to learn to use Powerpoint. I'm not sure how useful it will be for a literature and reading instructor, but I wanted the job so I was cheerful and enthusiastic about learning it.

[StoneGold]

Thanks. I like kids a lot, so this is actually going to be a little less taxing, I hope, than going to an adult party would be. Three adults to twelve to fourteen tweens isn't a bad ratio, I think, and we may get another chaperone from one of the parents.


Yeah, what can a bunch of Jr. High kids do?

http://www.wallpaperbase.com/wallpapers/movie/battleroyale/battle_royale_1.jpg


Yeah, I know, but in the original book they were.

[Gilda Dent]

That'd work. Especially if they included the material from the Preacher Cover Gallery that Glenn Fabry put together.

On a related note, though, using the word "absolute" that way is already getting pretty tired. I guess it's a testament to the power of the old Absolut Vodka ads, but it'd be nice if people would actually come up with their own ideas once in awhile.

I was using it just to refer to the title DC gives its slip-cased hardcover line, not as a generic reference, hence the capitalization.

[Jeff Brady]

So, to continue the discussion of Absolute Editions from last night, what would make for good future Absolute Editions? Either single volumes for a collected limited series, or multiple volumes for longer finite series, similar to Sandman.

I think Preacher would be an obvious choice for a multiple volume Absolute Edition. Three to four volumes, as with Sandman. I could see Moore's Swamp Thing making a good two volume collection.

Justice would make for a nice single volume. It's exactly the kind of limited series event that seems tailor made for a big, single volume collection, right along side Kingdom Come and The New Frontier.

My good lady, may I direct you to this thread? (http://forums.comicbookresources.com/showthread.php?t=195981)

[beetheb]

The work thing nervousness isn't about the work itself--I think I can handle the teaching part just fine. It's the part where I have to deal with a whole group of new people, joining a new social group.I know what you mean. Joining new social circles can be pretty taxing for me at times as well, especially if it's a forced social situation. (In-laws, ugh).

Usually, when starting a new job, I try to keep a general attitude of ambivalence to the social aspect of it at first. Keep the mind-set of "I'm here for work, not social acceptance" and it usually takes the edge off and helps me focus on what actually needs to be done vs. worrying too much about being universally accepted the moment I walk in the door.

More often than not, the social aspect of it will fall into line nicely. Unless you're generally a hard person to get along with, all it really takes it time. (and yeah, I realize I'm probably not telling you anything you don't already know).

[Gilda Dent]

Yeah, what can a bunch of Jr. High kids do?

http://www.wallpaperbase.com/wallpapers/movie/battleroyale/battle_royale_1.jpg


Yeah, I know, but in the original book they were.

Good point. And the boys in Lord of the Flies were even younger.

[StoneGold]

Good point. And the boys in Lord of the Flies were even younger.

Just make sure there aren't a rash of underage pregnancies come September.

[Gilda Dent]

My good lady, may I direct you to this thread? (http://forums.comicbookresources.com/showthread.php?t=195981)

Thank you. I'll continue this thread of discussion there.

I know what you mean. Joining new social circles can be pretty taxing for me at times as well, especially if it's a forced social situation. (In-laws, ugh).

Usually, when starting a new job, I try to keep a general attitude of ambivalence to the social aspect of it at first. Keep the mind-set of "I'm here for work, not social acceptance" and it usually takes the edge off and helps me focus on what actually needs to be done vs. worrying too much about being universally accepted the moment I walk in the door.

More often than not, the social aspect of it will fall into line nicely. Unless you're generally a hard person to get along with, all it really takes it time. (and yeah, I realize I'm probably not telling you anything you don't already know).

This has in the past been my problem. It's not that I'm hard to get along with so much as I'm hard to get to know. I haven't participated much in any of the social aspects of things, which in SOCAL was fine, but wasn't at my last school here. I wasn't hostile, but I never let anyone in, which was in turn interpreted as hostile.

But, I have another year of therapy under my belt, and I'm on some nice drugs, so I'm hopeful things will go better this time.

[howyadoin]

I was using it just to refer to the title DC gives its slip-cased hardcover line, not as a generic reference, hence the capitalization.Oh, I know. I just wish other companies weren't trying to co-opt Absolut's advertising. These days I'm seeing "Absolute" all over the damn place, and everybody's using it the same way.

[beetheb]

This has in the past been my problem. It's that I'm hard to get along with so much as I'm hard to get to know. I haven't participated much in any of the social aspects of things, which in SOCAL was fine, but wasn't at my last school here. I wasn't hostile, but I never let anyone in, which was in turn interpreted as hostile.

But, I have another year of therapy under my belt, and I'm on some nice drugs, so I'm hopeful things will go better this time.Yeah, it's going to be tough no matter what type of personality you are. That's why it's nice to have relationships, kids, families, etc. at home. It's nice knowing you have that group of people who (for the most part) unconditionally love and accept you. Makes operating in the world just a little bit easier, I think.

And good luck with everything. Fortunately, it sounds like you'll be too busy to fret much one way or the other.

[Nick Soapdish]

Decisions . .decisions . . .

I'm sucked into the Naruto storyline . .

$189 for the complete manga first arc storyline (27 volumes) or $250 for the incomplete uncut anime collection.

Or maybe just giving up on the thing (dang this hobby is expensive).

Both. :D

The manga is a better storyline. The anime changes some things and usually not for the better.

The anime fills in details and adds background info to flesh it out. Sometimes, that's good and sometimes it runs counter to the story as it continues to develop. And as per standard anime convention, the battles can be overlong with lots of dramatic poses and flashbacks. But when it gets it right, it really does. And IMO, the music adds a lot to the story.

As Athena was saying, the manga stuff ends around episode 135 in the anime and then the rest is filler, although they space out some of the last few canon scenes through the next 80 episodes. I've only watched a few of them, but I strongly recommend avoiding those. I guess you can watch them when they're on CN, but don't bother buying them when they come out.

There are a few filler episodes before then (episodes 101-107), but they aren't nearly as bad as the stuff that comes later.

I have both, but I've re-watched anime episodes a lot more often than re-reading the manga chapters.


So upon giving my VCR to a local charity I discovered I do not need tapes any more. Unfortunately this means giving up:

The Gift (Perry Farrell's Janes Addiction movie) its crap, but its kind of unique.
Run Lola Run
The Crow
SLC Punk
Wall Street
Primal Fear
L.A. Confidential
Groove
Donnie Brasco
Varsity Blues
Hard Boiled and The Killer
Swing Kids

These were the only tapes I have kept through about 3 moves so I apparently have some DVDs to purchase now.

Is The Killer ever going to get re-released on DVD? I'd like to get it, but I don't feel like paying $18 for a used copy.

[howyadoin]

...I'm on some nice drugs...At the risk of sounding facetious, that really helped me come out of my shell years ago.

[StoneGold]

Oh, I know. I just wish other companies weren't trying to co-opt Absolut's advertising. These days I'm seeing "Absolute" all over the damn place, and everybody's using it the same way.

Yeah, fucking vodka bottlers!

[Spike-X]

We have pizza, anime, comic books, board games, and videogames along with various other snack foods. We got two more controllers for the X-box so they can play four player cooperative.

We had two parents pull their kids out after having already accepted for the obvious reason...

They don't like their kids having pizza?

[Gilda Dent]

They don't like their kids having pizza?

Nah, they've read Seduction of the Innocent and don't want their kids exposed to the comic books we have here.

I tried sending them references to Wertham's later retractions, but you know how some people are.

[howyadoin]

They don't like their kids having pizza?These are truly dark times for pizza aficionados.

[tricksterpup]

Nah, they've read Seduction of the Innocent and don't want their kids exposed to the comic books we have here.

I tried sending them references to Wertham's later retractions, but you know how some people are.

whew... i thought it was the thought of me coming over dressed up as a clown.
Here is a picture of my cousin in his clown outfit.
http://www.scetv.org/television/productions/southern_lens/images/clowndog_000.jpg

[howyadoin]

whew... i thought it was the thought of me coming over dressed up as a clown.
Here is a picture of my cousin in his clown outfit.
http://www.scetv.org/television/productions/southern_lens/images/clowndog_000.jpgI think I drank with that guy.

[Spike-X]

These are truly dark times for pizza aficionados.
I don't mind if people want to eat pizza, but do they have to try and force it down my kids' throats?

[howyadoin]

I don't mind if people want to eat pizza, but do they have to try and force it down my kids' throats?Hey, they have a choice. They can always just not go to the party, like the rest of the fascist pizza-haters.

[Spike-X]

http://www.flashasylum.com/db/files/Comics/guest4/Max.jpg

[howyadoin]

http://www.flashasylum.com/db/files/Comics/guest4/Max.jpgThat's a pretty nice explanation of time travel.

Not to mention metatext.

[Matt Algren]

http://www.flashasylum.com/db/files/Comics/guest4/Max.jpg
Genius.
.

[Paradox]

Spike-X has me thinking locally, and acting virally:

"He's thinking for himself! GET RID OF HIM!!"

"NOW, before he infects the others!" :D

[Matt Algren]

Apparently I'm the only one still up. So fuck it, Ima go to bed too.

But not before leaving you with a little gift to wake up to.

http://wbgv.wordpress.com/2007/12/31/shes-on-stronger-shit-than-jesse-spano/

[Paradox]

Winslow works the humility:

This should probably be left unsaid . .

I am flattered and honored at the COY votes . . .but shouldn't the YABsters with the unscrewed efforts offline be getting some recognition?

or Kid Omega's offline and online efforts to educate us about comics?

or all the offline help and community support that many of you have offered to each other?

I sit on my ass and type posts . . posts I'm glad many of you like, and you enjoy my company (likewise) but is that a "model" citizen? (maybe I'm too idealist)

Oh, and I gotta run . . later

Well I'M certainly not voting for you! Harumph! :mad:

I'm not voting for anyone. I've only been back since Nov. and wouldn't feel right. :p

[Tages]

I thought that was you! For a brief half second I thought it was from when we were at Bret's earlier this year. I guess it was from SDCC - no?

SDCC 2006 was too awesome. Bret had to stay home for fear his heart would give out.

[Paradox]

howyadoin has me remember an adult story:

I got a lot of "the Lord works in mysterious ways", which, even to a 5-year-old, sounded like a bullshit answer.

Heh, I was sitting at a bus stop reading several years back. I was approached by two identically suited men, one of whom asked me if I liked to read. I said "Obviously". He smiled and said "Would you like to read this?" and offered me the Book of Mormon. I grinned and told him I already had it. He was surprised and asked me what I thought. I said, "Well, I've only read about a quarter of the way through, but I have issue with any religion that starts off with the new leader lying to lure a man out of his house so they can kill him and steal the Ten Commandment tablets. How does that make sense? Break three of the rules on the 'rule book' you're trying to acquire right from the start?"

He looked me right in the face and said "Well, sometimes the Lord requires such things."

My laughter was LOUD and LONG and they looked embarrassed and went away. :)

[Tages]

So I have been proselytized to at work today twice (to put things in perspective, this has happened in the two years prior exactly twice).

The first was rather innocuous. "Thanks so much for helping me, and Jason? Have you accepted Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Savior?"

She was all right. The next guy, though...

"Jason? Wow, I wasn't expecting to get a live person! Well, I guess you can transfer me back into the automated system, but you know what? Checking my account is not important. What is important, Jason, is Jesus Christ."

He then talked for three minutes straight without any input from me. When he was finished, I was quite angry.

"Sir, are you aware that every call I answer wherein I don't get anything done is counted against me?"

*pause* "Um, no..."

"Then can I help you with anything banking-related today?"

*click*

[Paradox]

howyadoin shows how it's done:

Sometimes it just has to be done.

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c109/partytillyoupuke/San%20Diego%202005/27276817_2e87a6414d_o.jpg

Ha! THERE'S a memory. Good thing, IIRC, the "party killers" were in the other room.

Say, anyone heard anything from Hawk since he joined the service? I haven't seen Pho around since I got back, either...

[Paradox]

DonC doesn't think it's so smart:

I don't think my sister and I would fit in a Smart Car. I don't think Calista Flockhart and Karen Carpenter would fit in a Smart Car.

Plus Karen's probably a little, y'know, GAMEY at this point.

[Paradox]

Winslow should be careful in this crowd:

I wasn't looking for an explanation for voting. . but thank you, that was a very kind post.

I was being reflective, and probably shouldn't have posted.

Har! At least Kid Omega wasn't around to call you "so perfect". :p

[Paradox]

Typo Lad sure has a cool kid:

Daphna has an official "outfit" for playinmg Justice League Heroes.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v399/typolad/DSCF0175.jpg

I'm doing something right.

Could you ask her to please stop growing up? She's making me feel old. :)

Yeah, yeah, I know...it's my AGE that's making me feel old.

[Paradox]

Tages takes the religion hit:

So I have been proselytized to at work today twice (to put things in perspective, this has happened in the two years prior exactly twice).

The first was rather innocuous. "Thanks so much for helping me, and Jason? Have you accepted Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Savior?"

She was all right. The next guy, though...

"Jason? Wow, I wasn't expecting to get a live person! Well, I guess you can transfer me back into the automated system, but you know what? Checking my account is not important. What is important, Jason, is Jesus Christ."

He then talked for three minutes straight without any input from me. When he was finished, I was quite angry.

"Sir, are you aware that every call I answer wherein I don't get anything done is counted against me?"

*pause* "Um, no..."

"Then can I help you with anything banking-related today?"

*click*

Heh, nice. I actually enjoy being proselytized at. Several minutes later, they generally don't like proselytizing at ME! :)

All these years later, still asking embarrassing questions they have no answers for.

[Spike-X]

Daphna has an official "outfit" for playinmg Justice League Heroes.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v399/typolad/DSCF0175.jpg

I'm doing something right.
That has to be one of the ten cutest things ever.

And yeah, she's growing up so quick!

[Paradox]

Man, woke up with a horrible pain in my head tonight. Not a headache, but like someone had koshed me in the back right side of my head. Glad I still had some of these generic Vicodin left from when I passed my kidney stone. Starting to get nicely loopy though. :p

[Paradox]

http://icanhascheezburger.files.wordpress.com/2007/12/donttazeme128419682591177500.jpg

[tricksterpup]

Man, woke up with a horrible pain in my head tonight. Not a headache, but like someone had koshed me in the back right side of my head. Glad I still had some of these generic Vicodin left from when I passed my kidney stone. Starting to get nicely loopy though. :p

I think I found your problem.
http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j82/iguanajim/050117_nail_head_hmed7ah2.jpg

[Paradox]

So...you're saying I should trim my nails?

[tricksterpup]

So...you're saying I should trim my nails?

I am just saying you should just swallow your food when you eat.

[Spike-X]

Where the hell is everybody?

[Spike-X]

Where the hell is everybody?

[Typo Lad]

Apparently it's not housecleaning.

That mess consists of her birthday presents. It's all clean now.

On the other hand, you're letting her play a piece of crap game like JLH.

http://www.lojadosbrinquedos.com/bmz_cache/8/8a68b1ccad17a6c9adb1e191a5799994.image.176x250.jpg

Oh, they're well into that. They must be past the Asgard levels by now.

Sadly, we're still on Asgard. Tot's too obsessed with Zatanna so we've been playing JLH.

I have to agree that it's an insanely inferior game to UMA.

Could you ask her to please stop growing up? She's making me feel old. :)

That has to be one of the ten cutest things ever.

And yeah, she's growing up so quick!

Turned seven Saturday. I need to start thinking about saving for her Bat Mitzvah.

[Typo Lad]

stoopid double postses. I hates them!

[Winslow]

So I have been proselytized to at work today twice (to put things in perspective, this has happened in the two years prior exactly twice).

The first was rather innocuous. "Thanks so much for helping me, and Jason? Have you accepted Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Savior?"

She was all right. The next guy, though...

"Jason? Wow, I wasn't expecting to get a live person! Well, I guess you can transfer me back into the automated system, but you know what? Checking my account is not important. What is important, Jason, is Jesus Christ."

He then talked for three minutes straight without any input from me. When he was finished, I was quite angry.

"Sir, are you aware that every call I answer wherein I don't get anything done is counted against me?"

*pause* "Um, no..."

"Then can I help you with anything banking-related today?"

*click*

The second guy is a classic "the message is more important than you" type, which is really ironic and kind of derails the message.

Har! At least Kid Omega wasn't around to call you "so perfect". :p

I am learning that internal monologue should stay internal.

But "the voices" don't go away unless I talk to them.

Heh, nice. I actually enjoy being proselytized at. Several minutes later, they generally don't like proselytizing at ME! :)

All these years later, still asking embarrassing questions they have no answers for.

Oh . . it's sooo "on."

:D

[Winslow]

Turned seven Saturday. I need to start thinking about saving for her Bat Mitzvah.

I'll be cliche.

It goes by so fast. It's hard to believe my "little girl" is a young woman of 15.

[Winslow]

Both. :D

The manga is a better storyline. The anime changes some things and usually not for the better.

The anime fills in details and adds background info to flesh it out. Sometimes, that's good and sometimes it runs counter to the story as it continues to develop.

I've noticed plot cohesion is not something Japanese storyteller think is important.

I'm leaning towards the manga simply because I enjoy the art form more.

And as per standard anime convention, the battles can be overlong with lots of dramatic poses and flashbacks.

The "dragging out oif the battles drives me a little nuts (I'm new to anime), especially when you get a play by play recap after the action takes place - it spoils the intense momentum of the action and "takes me out of the story"

But when it gets it right, it really does. And IMO, the music adds a lot to the story.

I agree.

And I love the "reggae type" ending at the end of each episode.

As Athena was saying, the manga stuff ends around episode 135 in the anime and then the rest is filler, although they space out some of the last few canon scenes through the next 80 episodes. I've only watched a few of them, but I strongly recommend avoiding those. I guess you can watch them when they're on CN, but don't bother buying them when they come out.

There are a few filler episodes before then (episodes 101-107), but they aren't nearly as bad as the stuff that comes later.

I have both, but I've re-watched anime episodes a lot more often than re-reading the manga chapters.

Helpful yet unhelpful ;) . . .thanks Nick.

[Typo Lad]

I have no idea how I'll cope with that.

[jessecuster3]

Is The Killer ever going to get re-released on DVD? I'd like to get it, but I don't feel like paying $18 for a used copy.

Oh no, really? I would love to watch John Woo's good movies on DVD.

[Michael P]

Ha! THERE'S a memory. Good thing, IIRC, the "party killers" were in the other room.

Say, anyone heard anything from Hawk since he joined the service? I haven't seen Pho around since I got back, either...

Ain't seen hide nor hair of Hawk. Pho pops in infrequently. She's getting hitched, I know that.

[Typo Lad]

Pho's getting married? YAY!

[HomerJay]

Pho pops in infrequently. She's getting hitched, I know that.
Pho's getting married? YAY!
Yup. The devil has to wear a sweater these days.
Since she moved back to Ohio, she hasn't been around much.

I saw JUNO this weekend. What a great, big, genuine warm hug of a movie.

[jessecuster3]

Has anyone watched Mad Men? We are two epeisodes in and I am pretty intrigued. It has to be the most misogynist show on TV, there also seems to be an anti-semitic undertone, but then I think the main character just hates everyone.

[Typo Lad]

Has anyone watched Mad Men? We are two epeisodes in and I am pretty intrigued. It has to be the most misogynist show on TV, there also seems to be an anti-semitic undertone, but then I think the main character just hates everyone.
Well now I just have to see it.

[Michael P]

Incidentally, why did no one tell me that Wheat Thins came in flavors now, and that they taste wonderful?

[jessecuster3]

Well now I just have to see it.

Well its about an advertising firm in the 1960's. I was surprised when they made the anti-Jewish remarks but I took it as being somewhat realistic.

[HomerJay]

Incidentally, why did no one tell me that Wheat Thins came in flavors now, and that they taste wonderful?
The flavored Triscuits are even better.

[Puma]

Morning people. My cat was skating down the roof this a.m. (it's icy and apparently she enjoys sliding).

[jessecuster3]

The flavored Triscuits are even better.

I have been somewhat obsessed with the Deli Style Rye ones for a few years, they are incredible with a piece of smoked Gouda on them.

[Winslow]

Morning people. My cat was skating down the roof this a.m. (it's icy and apparently she enjoys sliding).

At least it's not your car windshield.

What's up with cats and sliding?

I have been somewhat obsessed with the Deli Style Rye ones for a few years, they are incredible with a piece of smoked Gouda on them.

That sounds really good.

[Puma]

At least it's not your car windshield.

What's up with cats and sliding?

.

She really likes an angled downspout that in the summer she uses to get on the roof. She was run up and sliding down. Fergus tried and got stuck; he's a big boy and not terribly agile.

[Puma]

http://mine.icanhascheezburger.com/completestore/CATscan128435591252137500.jpg

[Ed Cunard]

I see his testicles.

[Paradox]

Cheeky monkey. Testicle looker. ;)

[Michael P]

I see his testicles.

Gotcha feeling all wistful now?

[Pól Rua]

Happy New Year, Fuckers!
I go now for beer!
BEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE EEEEEEEEEEER!

[Puma]

Happy New Year, Fuckers!
I go now for beer!
BEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE EEEEEEEEEEER!

Still have 16 hours here, enjoy yourself Munkee Man.

[Pól Rua]

I got cuddles! Woo!

[HomerJay]

I have been somewhat obsessed with the Deli Style Rye ones for a few years, they are incredible with a piece of smoked Gouda on them.
I enjoy the roasted garlic flavored ones with a slice of pepper jack.

[jessecuster3]

I got cuddles! Woo!

Didn't realize you and Spike were that close....

[Paradox]

"Cuddles and Beer"?

Sounds like a bad buddy cop show from Spike TV. :)

[Puma]

But did he get cuddles for a beer, or because of a beer?

[Ray R.]

I got cuddles! Woo!

Happy New Year's, munkee.

[Michael P]

This is amusing: The Worst Comics Medicine of 2007 (http://politedissent.com/archives/1864). Contains yet more reasons to hate the current Spider-Man plot.

[Nick Soapdish]

The "dragging out oif the battles drives me a little nuts (I'm new to anime), especially when you get a play by play recap after the action takes place - it spoils the intense momentum of the action and "takes me out of the story"


I'm fairly new as well, but I've gotten used to it.

I've also seen similar in some of Jackie Chan's movies where you get to see the same move from three different angles in succession. I was totally confused the first time that I saw it.


I agree.

And I love the "reggae type" ending at the end of each episode.


The beginning and ending music changes - one or two different tracks per season. There's one that sorta reminds me of Shaft.


Helpful yet unhelpful ;) . . .thanks Nick.

Do you need more specific critiques of the filler eps?

Episode 101 is a comedy episode where Team 7 tries to see underneath Kakashi's mask. The following arc is a filler arc that repeats the themes of Naruto's meeting with Inari.

I don't know how to describe the first filler arc after 135 without spoiling a lot, but it had some NaruSaku scenes so it wasn't a total loss to me even if a lot of the characterization was really strained. The second one features the return of Mizuki and he turns into Tony the Tiger. It's silly, but not in a fun way and the fights are too dragged out. The next two arcs are as far as I watched and since I'm not sure how far you've seen, but the feature Naruto working with two of the other genin teams and give screentime to those other genins, but it's not exactly good screentime.

She really likes an angled downspout that in the summer she uses to get on the roof. She was run up and sliding down. Fergus tried and got stuck; he's a big boy and not terribly agile.

And when do we get to see pics of that?

[Michael P]

Episode 101 is a comedy episode where Team 7 tries to see underneath Kakashi's mask.

For a second, I thought you meant the Wildstorm Team 7, and thought "Well, that's the weirdest damn crossover ever."

[Winslow]

The beginning and ending music changes - one or two different tracks per season. There's one that sorta reminds me of Shaft.

The below link is the one I like a lot. It's not really reggae . . but the Japanese vocalist voice wails like Bob Marley so it reminds me of him:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ppvtE9MEQk

Do you need more specific critiques of the filler eps?

I was kidding around about not being helpful.

As far as deciding between manga or anime, you make a case for both.

[Ray R.]

Morning, boys and girls.

Went with the kids to a Game Stop this weekend. Unfortunately for my bank account, they had "buy 2 used games, get 1 free." That equalled 4 Nintendo DS Lite games, 2 Playstation 2 games, and a PS 3 game.

DS Lite: Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hour Glass, Spiderman: Friends or Foe, The Sims: Pets, and Ice Age 2.

PS2: The Lord of the Rings: Third Age, and World Championship Poker

PS3: Bladestorm: The Hundred Years War

Bladestorm is an interesting game. It's made by the gang over at Koei. Koei used to make the absolute best historical simulation games on the market. I pulled several all-nighters in high school and college playing "Nobunaga's Ambition" and "Romance of the Three Kingdoms" which were slow, turn-based, hexagon-squared games about conquering Japan and China, respectively. Koei then completely reversed itself and moved into button-mashing with the fun, if repetitive, Dynasty Warriors series, which were loosely based on the Chinese Romance of the Three Kingdoms stories of the building of a united China.

Dynasty Warriors 5: Empires was the first major move back into the historical simulation gaming that originally hooked me into the Koei games. Well, Bladestorm is the next step in the process. The game is HUGE. Overwhelmingly, confusingly huge. Briefly attempting to note plot, you become a mercenary, and fight in battles for either France or England in the Hundred Years War fought in Northern France in the 15th Century. Being a mercenary you fight on both sides, and sometimes liberate the same city you took over a couple of turns before.

There is an overarching story arc and featured characters showing up as you move along, but the heart of the game is in commanding various weapon classes like sword, bow, horse, trebuchet, club, knife, and pole, and getting experience in order to achieve skill points that increase your firepower and leadership abilities. Running along a battlefield with 12 Viking clubsmen, and then all 12 attacking separate targets, while you utilize the occasional special command while fighting yourself is pretty cool. And certain weapons work better against certain classes. Like a real battle, sword and shield units just wipe out bowmen, who in turn can sit back from a distance and launch wave after wave of fighting. Cavalry units in an open plain will just devastate people on foot, unless they're they're polemen entrenched, but if you can get the horsemen in a tight alley or close fighting and the guys and their horses are toast.

If this is the next generation in games, a combination of historical simulation, real time strategy and selective button-mashing, then I'm pretty happy about it.

[jessecuster3]

This is kind of hilarious:

If Illinois' collective performance Friday night at the 52nd Lawry's Beef Bowl is a reliable indicator, then USC could be in trouble in the Rose Bowl.

One night after the Trojans' traveling party set a Lawry's record by ingesting 799 pounds of prime rib, the Illini shredded that mark by putting 870 pounds' worth of the succulent meat.

"This is Tuesday of (a normal) game week, so we're OK," Illinois coach Ron Zook said.

It's worth noting though, that Illinois' performance might need to come with an asterisk.

While USC brought 175 players, coaches and others in its traveling party, Illinois set another Lawry's record by bringing 215 people to the private affair.

The Illini had so many players, coaches, managers, spouses, etc. taking part in the event, it took 30 minutes for everyone to walk through the red-carpet gantlet and find a seat.

"It doesn't matter," said Lawry's representative, Todd Erickson, who's been handling the Beef Bowl for 15 years. "It's still a record."

In the 51 previous Beef Bowls, the winner also went on to take the Rose Bowl 35 times.

That's a .686 winning percentage that would be higher if not for Michigan's terrible Rose Bowl showings. The Wolverines are 13-3 in Beef Bowls but 5-11 in Rose Bowls during the Lawry's era.

[Ronald Bryan]

This is amusing: The Worst Comics Medicine of 2007 (http://politedissent.com/archives/1864). Contains yet more reasons to hate the current Spider-Man plot.
Fuck Spider-Man.

[Typo Lad]

Fuck Spider-Man.
No way. That could lead to marriage.

[Nick Soapdish]

As far as deciding between manga or anime, you make a case for both.

I tried.

I like both and have some issues with both.

[Nick Soapdish]

This is kind of hilarious:

Two pounds of meat each?

I know that football players are going to skew the numbers a bit, but dayumn!

[jessecuster3]

Two pounds of meat each?

I know that football players are going to skew the numbers a bit, but dayumn!

I don't know I usually get 18 oz prime rib and probably 6 oz of it is fat, I could probably eat two, if I really wanted to.

[thespianphryne]

Happy New Year to all the folks in the way-ahead time zone.


-Das

[Jeff Brady]

Morning, fuckers. Happy New Year, you wacky Australians.

[thespianphryne]

Two pounds of meat each?

I know that football players are going to skew the numbers a bit, but dayumn!

You have no idea. On a good day 2 pounds is what I could scarf down and I weigh less than 120 lbs.


-Das

[morna]

Morning everyone! Happy last day of the year to you all.


http://mine.icanhascheezburger.com/completestore/CATscan128435591252137500.jpg
awesome - I love paw pads (and furry grapes)
Happy New Year, Fuckers!
I go now for beer!
BEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE EEEEEEEEEEER!
Happy new years Pol ... and to Spike and Dingo and everyone else down under!

[Ronald Bryan]

No way. That could lead to marriage.
I will not discuss the nature of Spider-Man and marriage.

[Ray R.]

Since it's that time of year, looking at the year-end from a comics perspective.....

Did anyone else notice that Kurt Busiek was years ahead on the whole hero registration thing? I picked up the "Astro City: Confession" trade from the library and was kind of taken aback that Busiek had already covered the ID territory pretty effectively and in a narratively satisfyingly way (sometimes more isn't better) back in what, '96 and '97?

I guess you can't copyright the story concept of government regulation of superheroes, but I'll be damned if this isn't the case to make it. Busiek should be collecting royalties on every copy of Civil War and its tie-ins.

[Ronald Bryan]

But then wouldn't Marvel be collecting from Mutant Registration back in the, what, 80s?

[Nick Soapdish]

I don't know I usually get 18 oz prime rib and probably 6 oz of it is fat, I could probably eat two, if I really wanted to.

They count the fat? Eww.

I didn't eat steak even when I was a meat-eater, but I was figuring that two quarter-pounders is usually about the best that I could do. Maybe double that by taking off all the garnish and bread, but I'd still be only halfway there. But if that's not how it's measured, all bets are off.

[HomerJay]

I guess you can't copyright the story concept of government regulation of superheroes, but I'll be damned if this isn't the case to make it.
But then wouldn't Marvel be collecting from Mutant Registration back in the, what, 80s?
Frank Miller also hinted that it happened in the DC universe in DARK KNIGHT RETURNS.

[Dreadstar]

So, this past year, my mortgage was sold to another loan company. The letter I got was that nothing would change, business as usual, you know the drill.

I just got a property tax invoice payment due January 22nd. This is my first property tax invoice I've received.... EVER. Seriously, never seen one before.

So I call my mortgage company and ask why I'm getting this invoice.

Turns out, in order to make interest investment, rather than pay the property tax quarterly and on time like my previous company did, they wait until the payment becomes due and pay it all then.

"So, you *ARE* going to pay this tax bill, right?"

"Yessir, we will pay it ON it's due date, to be mailed out on the 20th"

"...ummmmm, the 20th is a Sunday, ma'am."

"Well, whatever date it is, then."



So tell me, if the Tax folk don't get their payment on time, and send me another due notice, what are the chances of me actually collecting on a frivolous lawsuit concerning mental anguish or something like that.

No, really, I'm serious.

[SOGG]

<space snip>
I guess you can't copyright the story concept of government regulation of superheroes, but I'll be damned if this isn't the case to make it. Busiek should be collecting royalties on every copy of Civil War and its tie-ins.

I think he's got a lot more self-respect going for him to ever take any credit for anything tangentially related to civil war.

[howyadoin]

Since it's that time of year, looking at the year-end from a comics perspective.....

Did anyone else notice that Kurt Busiek was years ahead on the whole hero registration thing? I picked up the "Astro City: Confession" trade from the library and was kind of taken aback that Busiek had already covered the ID territory pretty effectively and in a narratively satisfyingly way (sometimes more isn't better) back in what, '96 and '97?

I guess you can't copyright the story concept of government regulation of superheroes, but I'll be damned if this isn't the case to make it. Busiek should be collecting royalties on every copy of Civil War and its tie-ins.It was also covered in Fantastic Four, during the Simonson era.

[Typo Lad]

But then wouldn't Marvel be collecting from Mutant Registration back in the, what, 80s?
Marvel also toyed with Superhero Registration during Acts of Vengence.

[SOGG]

And I mean.... aren't we forgetting days of future past?

[howyadoin]

"Cuddles and Beer"?

Sounds like a bad buddy cop show from Spike TV. :)Maybe it's a sequel to Mother, Jugs and Speed.

[thespianphryne]

Maybe it's a sequel to Mother, Jugs and Speed.

Sometimes you have to wonder about what goes through studio executives' heads when they green light a movie.


-Das

[howyadoin]

Sometimes you have to wonder about what goes through studio executives' heads when they green light a movie.Hey, it was the 70s. The world was a different place.

[SOGG]

Sometimes you have to wonder about what goes through studio executives' heads when they green light a movie.


-Das

You obviously don't see enough japanese tv.

[thespianphryne]

You obviously don't see enough japanese tv.

No I don't. I don't watch that much Indian TV or cinema either. I'm told my mind would be a lot more flexible if I did.


-Das

[Ray R.]

And I mean.... aren't we forgetting days of future past?

Ah, good point.

I guess it's well-worn territory. The comparison between Astro City: Confessions and Civil War seemed to be more egregious in my estimation, though. Less of a conceptual borrow and more of a full-out rip-off, but of course it's all a matter of persepective.

[SOGG]

No I don't. I don't watch that much Indian TV or cinema either. I'm told my mind would be a lot more flexible if I did.


-Das

I tried watching an Indian movie. It felt like looking at a buckyball. It had like... every single genre. At one point, I was waiting for some cthuluesque monster to pop out so that we'd have some personal horror going on.

And man.... 4 hour movie. Good god. And Lata Mangashkar singing throughout the whole thing.

[Ray R.]

Sometimes you have to wonder about what goes through studio executives' heads when they green light a movie.


-Das

I think it's generally a combination of coke, prescription pain killers and mojitos.



I'm like you, though, I often wonder what the hell they were thinking, when they allocated millions of dollars into an obvious fiasco.

[SOGG]

Ah, good point.

I guess it's well-worn territory. The comparison between Astro City: Confessions and Civil War seemed to be more egregious in my estimation, though. Less of a conceptual borrow and more of a full-out rip-off, but of course it's all a matter of persepective.

Although.. I will still say that Astro City is the way most stories should have been done.

Confessions is one of my all time favourite books.

[SOGG]

I think it's generally a combination of coke, prescription pain killers and mojitos.



I'm like you, though, I often wonder what the hell they were thinking, when they allocated millions of dollars into an obvious fiasco.

Wasn't there some war movie about ww2 that cost more than the actual war? It could be apocryphal.

[thespianphryne]

[...]

[...] Lata Mangashkar singing throughout the whole thing.

So you're saying there was one good thing about it.


-Das

[Dreadstar]

Although.. I will still say that Astro City is the way most stories should have been done.

Confessions is one of my all time favourite books.

As much as people have been known to complain about Busieks' "single emotion: bittersweet" stories, I've ALWAYS found his internal logic, story-flow and narrative to be unsurpassed.

IOW, the books not only read great, they make perfect sense.

At least in regards to Astro City. Never was much of an Avengers fan.

[Puma]

well golly gee, I can see my desk.

[Ray R.]

Wasn't there some war movie about ww2 that cost more than the actual war? It could be apocryphal.

Michael Bay's "Pearl Harbor" probably topped a 100 million to make. I think "Midway" and "Tora, Tora, Tora" also had expenditures that far exceeded normal accounting guidelines....

I'd think World War II had to be in the billions mark, though, even in 1940s dollars.

[howyadoin]

As much as people have been known to complain about Busieks' "single emotion: bittersweet" stories, I've ALWAYS found his internal logic, story-flow and narrative to be unsurpassed.His final Conan issue (came out last month) might've been the single greatest Conan comic I've ever read.

[thespianphryne]

Wasn't there some war movie about ww2 that cost more than the actual war? It could be apocryphal.

That would have to be apocryphal. The war cost a lot of money.


-Das

[Michael P]

Y'know what, fuck the sun. I should not be blinded when it's this cold out.

[thespianphryne]

well golly gee, I can see my desk.

Quick! Kill it.


-Das

[SOGG]

So you're saying there was one good thing about it.


-Das

I guess it's just something I'm not too used to. Although I think I may prefer Asha Bhosle. But again, that might be because I like Cornershop.

[Dreadstar]

His final Conan issue (came out last month) might've been the single greatest Conan comic I've ever read.

Oh, yeah! Just finished the Book of Thoth. Very nice read.

[thespianphryne]

Y'know what, fuck the sun. I should not be blinded when it's this cold out.

Cold? It's 45 fahrenheit.


-Das

[Ray R.]

His final Conan issue (came out last month) might've been the single greatest Conan comic I've ever read.

Well, that's a recommendation that gets me into a comic store. Thanks.

[thespianphryne]

I guess it's just something I'm not too used to. Although I think I may prefer Asha Bhosle. But again, that might be because I like Cornershop.

Classical music background. She sings in a higher octave than we're used to hearing in popular music. But then again I like opera.


-Das

[SOGG]

Michael Bay's "Pearl Harbor" probably topped a 100 million to make. I think "Midway" and "Tora, Tora, Tora" also had expenditures that far exceeded normal accounting guidelines....

I'd think World War II had to be in the billions mark, though, even in 1940s dollars.

It did seem pretty incredible. Can't remember where I saw that reported. Maybe the onion....

Damns. Everything's just bleeding into each other. Teach me to go to work with 4 hours of sleep.

[thespianphryne]

Well, that's a recommendation that gets me into a comic store. Thanks.

I might have to join this subgroup.


-Das

[Ray R.]

It did seem pretty incredible. Can't remember where I saw that reported. Maybe the onion....

Damns. Everything's just bleeding into each other. Teach me to go to work with 4 hours of sleep.

Happy new year, SOGG.

[howyadoin]

Y'know what, fuck the sun. I should not be blinded when it's this cold out.Sunglasses are your friend.

Oh, yeah! Just finished the Book of Thoth. Very nice read.Naw, I meant Conan #46 - "Death on the Battlefield".

[Puma]

Quick! Kill it.


-Das

still can't find my notebook though....

[Ronald Bryan]

Ah, good point.

I guess it's well-worn territory. The comparison between Astro City: Confessions and Civil War seemed to be more egregious in my estimation, though. Less of a conceptual borrow and more of a full-out rip-off, but of course it's all a matter of persepective.
Well I just see every major story Marvel is doing now as something they already did with the X-Books in the past. So my view is tainted.

All powerful mutant changes reality, creating a new world that the heroes band together to fix - House of M or Age of Apocalypse?

Forcing registration with heroes being hunted by villains who are sponsered by the government - Civil War or X-Men?

Replacing Wolverine with a Skrull - X-Men or Secret Invasion?

[Michael P]

As much as people have been known to complain about Busieks' "single emotion: bittersweet" stories

"People?" I've only ever heard it from one person. And I've never believed it, either.

[SOGG]

Classical music background. She sings in a higher octave than we're used to hearing in popular music. But then again I like opera.


-Das

I like some opera. My issue is that generally they just show Ring of the Niebelung over here. There's like ... zero love for stuff like Cosi Fan Tutte and whichever one's the one that's got La Gaza Lladra.

I probably went and screwed up the spelling for that.

[Ray R.]

Replacing Wolverine with a Skrull - X-Men or Secret Invasion?

Looks like I missed this twice. Gladly.

[Dreadstar]

"People?" I've only ever heard it from one person. And I've never believed it, either.

I've heard it from a couple/three folk, which is not many, so yeah you have a point. Might not be a pervasive mind-set.

[Ronald Bryan]

Sunglasses are your friend.

Naw, I meant Conan #46 - "Death on the Battlefield".
It was a great capper to Busiek's Conan stories, and fits in well with where it falls in line with the rest of the series.

[Dreadstar]

Naw, I meant Conan #46 - "Death on the Battlefield".

Yeah, I knew what you meant, I was just further singing Busiek praises.

[thespianphryne]

[...] and whichever one's the one that's got La Gaza Lladra.

[....]

La gazza ladra is the opera. Rossini, I think. But I've never heard the whole thing.


-Das

[howyadoin]

Well, that's a recommendation that gets me into a comic store. Thanks.

I might have to join this subgroup.The issue was the capper for a backup storyline they've been running since Conan #8, Born on the Battlefield. Essentially, the story of Conan's upbringing in Cimmeria. They're collecting it next year as Conan Volume 0. Fully painted art by Greg Ruth.

http://images.darkhorse.com/covers/300/13/13887.jpg

[Ray R.]

I've heard it from a couple/three folk, so yeah you have a point. Might not be a pervasive mind-set.

It's not entirely untrue, but that's if you want to be completely general about it.

Just like you can describe D.C.'s entire line as angst-filled, Marvel's as anti-establishment.

I'll take bittersweet over deadpan, humorless dreck any day of the week.

[SOGG]

Man.. haven't seen the inside of a comic book shop in ages. I quit sometime ago since lots of the books that I was buying seemed to have lost their 'wow' factor. Except Iron Fist, DMZ and Daredevil.

Plus, at that point, I thought that I'd be moving to China.

This Conan rec might be an incentive.

[howyadoin]

Except Iron Fist, DMZ and Daredevil. Those are among my favourite books these days.

Have you tried Criminal?

[Michael P]

Hm. Turns out a place that has the thing I went all over looking for has been two blocks away all this time.

Dammit.

[thespianphryne]

Hm. Turns out a place that has the thing I went all over looking for has been two blocks away all this time.

Dammit.

Image Anime?

They moved right across the street from me at work after their old place closed down.



-Das

[SOGG]

Man. You lot have done it. I'm attaching "By Crom" to everything I say today.

By Crom!

[Michael P]

Image Anime?


-Das

Fwug hunga?

A sporting goods store.

Although speaking of Image, I can't find Special Forces #2 anywhere.

[SOGG]

Those are among my favourite books these days.

Have you tried Criminal?

Not yet. Good stuff? Is it being collected?

BTW: You're listening to Cornershop! Damns man, I thought I was the only one who listened to that bunch. I really like 'Funky Days Are Back Again.'

By Crom!

[SOGG]

Hm. Turns out a place that has the thing I went all over looking for has been two blocks away all this time.

Dammit.

Blindness will do that to you.

... By Crom!

[thespianphryne]

Fwug hunga?

A sporting goods store.

Although speaking of Image, I can't find Special Forces #2 anywhere.

Just taking a wild guess. I thought it might be entertainment oriented. But it's not Image as in Image comics. I meant this store (http://www.imageanime.com/): quite the little haven for all the Japanese comic and cartoon fans.


-Das

[Dreadstar]

Just taking a wild guess. I thought it might be entertainment oriented. But it's not Image as in Image comics. I meant this store (http://www.imageanime.com/): quite the little haven for all the Japanese comic and cartoon fans.

Do they have lots n lots of tentacle sex stuff?

I mean, like a whole wall of it?

Organized by style and number of appendages?

[SOGG]

You New Yorkers are so damn spoiled. We have two Anime shops in Seattle. And they're mostly concentrated on super pop stuff like Fruits Basket.

[Ronald Bryan]

Talking about books by Brubaker. Man, I enjoyed most of his DC work, loved Sleeper, and was sad to see him go to Marvel afraid he would be pushed aside.

Instead, he's writing several of the best books currently on the market and each book is so different from the others, Brubaker is really showing his ability. I hope he never goes back to DC.

[howyadoin]

Not yet. Good stuff? Is it being collected?Some of the best crime fiction I've ever read, and yeah, the first arc has been collected, at least.

BTW: You're listening to Cornershop! Damns man, I thought I was the only one who listened to that bunch. I really like 'Funky Days Are Back Again.'I only know the one song, to be honest. It's on a playlist I put together a couple years ago.

By Crom!Should I respond with "Valka and Hotath!"?

[i_mmmchocolate]

It took longer than expected to find a 5 lb pork shoulder (bone-in). I went to 4 different stores. The first store had one, but it didn't look that good. The two other places were completely sold out of it.

Time to marinate it for tomorrow.

[StoneGold]

It took longer than expected to find a 5 lb pork shoulder (bone-in). I went to 4 different stores. The first store had one, but it didn't look that good. The two other places were completely sold out.

Time to marinate it for tomorrow.

Making a snack for yourself?

[howyadoin]

It took longer than expected to find a 5 lb pork shoulder (bone-in). I went to 4 different stores. The first store had one, but it didn't look that good. The two other places were completely sold out of it.

Time to marinate it for tomorrow.What are you using for a marinade?

[Ronald Bryan]

The only problem if you pick up the Criminal trades.


You miss all of the awesome essays and stuff Brubaker puts into the back of the individual issues.

[i_mmmchocolate]

Making a snack for yourself?
Shit. Forgot to pick up another one for the family. Oh well. They'll survive.

[howyadoin]

The only problem if you pick up the Criminal trades.


You miss all of the awesome essays and stuff Brubaker puts into the back of the individual issues.Shit, they don't collect that stuff?

What a dumb idea. His movie recommendations alone would make collecting them worthwhile.

[i_mmmchocolate]

What are you using for a marinade?
Like 4 cups of fresh OJ & 1 cup of lime juice boiled to about 2 cups. Then adding lots of crushed garlic and fresh oregano.

It's going to be slap-ya-mamma good!

[morna]

mmmmmmmmmmm what do you call that yummy sounding concoction?

[SOGG]

The only problem if you pick up the Criminal trades.


You miss all of the awesome essays and stuff Brubaker puts into the back of the individual issues.

This makes me sad. Esp. since I have like... zero shelf space left.

[Ronald Bryan]

Shit, they don't collect that stuff?

What a dumb idea. His movie recommendations alone would make collecting them worthwhile.
It's his idea to make the single issues more worthwhile.

Of course, in five years, I can see a Criminal Omnibus that would include everything...

[morna]

Like 4 cups of fresh OJ & 1 cup of lime juice boiled to about 2 cups. Then adding lots of crushed garlic and fresh oregano.

It's going to be slap-ya-mamma good!

oh nevermind, you already said! Slap-yo-mamma pork mmmmmmmmm

[i_mmmchocolate]

mmmmmmmmmmm what do you call that yummy sounding concoction?
Cuban/Puerto Rican style pork! Not sure if there's a specific name for the mixture, actually, but it goes so well with the meat!

[tricksterpup]

It took longer than expected to find a 5 lb pork shoulder (bone-in). I went to 4 different stores. The first store had one, but it didn't look that good. The two other places were completely sold out of it.

Time to marinate it for tomorrow.

I stopped by the store last night and picked up a couple of them for about $1.98 a pound. the house is going to be smelling good with it slow cooking all day.

[howyadoin]

Like 4 cups of fresh OJ & 1 cup of lime juice boiled to about 2 cups. Then adding lots of crushed garlic and fresh oregano.

It's going to be slap-ya-mamma good!Damn, that sounds tasty.

[tricksterpup]

hmmm.. Ben Affleck is the Bom in Phantoms.

[SOGG]

Does the slap-yo-mamma pork sauce get reduced before or after adding it to the pork? (I'm guessing before, but best to make sure.)

[Ray R.]

Like 4 cups of fresh OJ & 1 cup of lime juice boiled to about 2 cups. Then adding lots of crushed garlic and fresh oregano.

It's going to be slap-ya-mamma good!

That sounds great.

[Ed Cunard]

This makes me sad. Esp. since I have like... zero shelf space left.

Buy more shelves.

[SOGG]

Buy more shelves.

Well, I'm also kind of running out of appartment.

[tricksterpup]

That sounds great.
Now you are condoning parental abuse??

It's going to be slap-ya-mamma good!

[tricksterpup]

Well, I'm also kind of running out of appartment.
Get a bigger apartment.

[howyadoin]

Well, I'm also kind of running out of appartment.Throw out your bed and sleep on a stack of longboxes.

[tricksterpup]

Throw out your bed and sleep on a stack of longboxes.\
With the Mattress on top.. Brilliant.

[HomerJay]

hmmm.. Ben Affleck is the Bomb in Phantoms.
That's what the bumper sticker on the back of our minivan says.
Really.

[Ed Cunard]

Well, I'm also kind of running out of appartment.

Do this, then:

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/2b/Bookshelf.jpg/800px-Bookshelf.jpg

Stack books of equal size on top of one another. You can free up a lot of space that way.

[SOGG]

I know this may sound sad... but under the bed lie longboxes. I think I should just start giving stuff away... like... that entire gotham war games crap.

[tricksterpup]

That's what the bumper sticker on the back of our minivan says.
Really.

I am glad I am not the only one here who thinks that. ;)

[SOGG]

That's your appartment? That's awesome.

It's like Hi Fidelity, only with books.

[HomerJay]

If you're down in the dumps, go see JUNO.
I dare anyone here to not fall in love with it.

[Dreadstar]

If you're down in the dumps, go see JUNO.
I dare anyone here to not fall in love with it.

After that, I absolutely refuse to.

[tricksterpup]

If you're down in the dumps, go see JUNO.
I dare anyone here to not fall in love with it.

we were going to see AVPR today but our truck died. So we are staying home now. *sigh*

[Ed Cunard]

That's your appartment? That's awesome.

It's like Hi Fidelity, only with books.

No, I googled that picture. I do have a lot of books, though.

Edit: Here are the books that are in the office:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v435/edcunard/100_0134.jpg

[HomerJay]

After that, I absolutely refuse to.
I triple-dog-dare you.

[tricksterpup]

ooo GAMERA: guardian of the universe is on tv now.

[howyadoin]

\
With the Mattress on top.. Brilliant.... "matttress"?

[HomerJay]

ooo GAMERA: guardian of the universe is on tv now.
My 4 yr-old LOVES that movie for some reason.

[tricksterpup]

... "matttress"?
True.. comic book geek, no need to impress any girls.

[tricksterpup]

My 4 yr-old LOVES that movie for some reason.

It is by far one of the best Jap Monster (suited) Movies that has been made.
I was totally blown away when I first saw it.

[Dreadstar]

I triple-dog-dare you.

See, folks? This is how you subtly reflect the fact that you got the joke, as pitiful as the joke may have been to start with. in fact, this actually raises the pitiful joke to acceptable respectability.

[Royal]

It is by far one of the best Jap Monster (suited) Movies that has been made.
I was totally blown away when I first saw it.

New Kaiju?

[tricksterpup]

and now for a lucy Pinder break
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g160/tricksterpup/lucy.jpg

[Dreadstar]

New Kaiju?

Gesundheit.

[Michael P]

and now for a lucy Pinder break
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g160/tricksterpup/lucy.jpg

Everyone who likes cookies, raise your hands!

[tricksterpup]

New Kaiju?

Bless you.

[StoneGold]

Fuck, it looks like my new years plans just went down the drain.

[tricksterpup]

Everyone who likes cookies, raise your hands!
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g160/tricksterpup/Meganfox.jpg

[SOGG]

She seems pretty, but isn't she a little .... overlarge?

[tricksterpup]

Fuck, it looks like my new years plans just went down the drain.
Our vehicle just went down.. so our plans went way of the shitter for tonight.

[Typo Lad]

Not for homer.

I go turn images off now

[tricksterpup]

She seems pretty, but isn't she a little .... overlarge?

Large????? LARGE??? WTF??

[Typo Lad]

He meanses teh boobies, not teh tummies.

[tricksterpup]

Not for homer.

I go turn images off now

Morts, thats it from me. You should be fine on the next page.

[SOGG]

Large????? LARGE??? WTF??

I mean, not her personally. But her boobies seem too massive to be attractive.

She's got a great... everything else though.

[tricksterpup]

He meanses teh boobies, not teh tummies.

A man who complains about large breasts have never gotten to play with any.