Thursday, March 29, 2007

Go Caps!

So what if they lose all the time? There are other reasons to go to a hockey game.

Wednesday, March 28, 2007

American Idol- Theme?

Does anyone know what the theme was last night? I couldn't decide what it was. Disco, 70s, Gwen Stefani?

Sting?

I will kill him!

That being said, the exciting thing last night was that Gina and Phil came from behind with some amazing performances. While I missed Gina's rock entertainment, her vocals were a lot better with the ballad.

Lakisha and Mindy Doo were excellent as always, even singing disco numbers. I especially liked Mindy Doo's outfit, which looked like it could of come from the League of Superheroes.

Jordin sang "Hey Baby" and wore a tablecloth she swiped from an Italian bistro. Her vocals were good, but the song sounded wierd without all the bass and pop background stuff from the original.

Than there was Sanjaya. *shudder* He seems to have irritated Gwen Stefani and she gave us the best line of the night when she said "he chose it, so good luck for him" regarding his song choice. Closely followed by Simon's "It doesn't matter what we say." Yes, Sanjaya is so bad, that even Simon has given up.

And don't even get me started on his hair.

+
= Sanjaya's do.

Tuesday, March 27, 2007

300

Friday night I met a friend at the theater to see the new TMNT movie. I got there early, and since the weather has finally turned nice, sat out on a wooden bench in front of the theater to wait.

I sat back, enjoying the cool dusk air, people watching, sitting in companionable silence with the total strangers sharing my bench.

Suddenly, the theater doors opened and out strode a group of young men, I'd say 17ish, the kid in front yelled "SPARTA!!" and proceeded to tear his grey tank-top off his body. His friends cheered him on, yelling the "Oo-aa, Oo-aa" Spartan chant from the movie as they walked to the parking lot.

A moment of silence as the we few on the benches stared at each other. Finally a lady across from me says "I wonder what movie they saw?"
Everyone laughs, now we're all friends! The commentary continues:
Her guy says, "Man that movie makes people crazy. Come out tearing their clothes off, yelling and screaming"
Girl further down,"Yeah I don't want to see that movie."

Unfortunately, at this time my friend showed up and I left my bench. Even though I didn't get to continue the discussion on the merits of 300, I already knew I disagreed. Such a strong response to a movie from others makes me want to see 300, even though I know it will be way too graphic for my tastes.

Thank heavens for You Tube. Now we can all enjoy 300--PG version.



Best Line: "Tonight we dine in Heck!!"

Update: TMNT, not as bad as I thought it would be. At the end, the kid sitting next to me stood up and announced, "Leonardo is the Man!"
That pretty much sums it up for me too.

Monday, March 26, 2007

Naruto Character Test

I'm such a sucker for this stuff.

naruto
Which Naruto Character Are You?
Test by naruto - kun.com


Neji. Sweet.

Amazing Race --Airport Shenanigans

Due to the amazing powers of Creepy Munchkin Luck--Team Crazy came in first.

In fact, due to some serious flight issues stranding everyone in Johannesburg, (who knew Dar Es-Salaam was such a hot ticket?) they had almost a whole day's lead, which prompted the producers to cancel their ferry due to "weather."

The fact that they showed some fluffy clouds zipping speedily across the camera to demonstrate the "bad weather" was really just icing on the cake.

Since Team Crazy were negotiating flights in South Africa, Mirna whined at the agent with an Italian accent, while Charla creepily slid under the counter and into her cubical. As an office ninja/cubical drone, my first reaction would be to defend my oh-so-limited turf. But they never do, Mirna keeps wandering into desk space and the agents keep taking it. I would pay good money to see an agent order her to stay behind the freaking counter.


I'm going to have to ask you to stay behind the counter ma'am.

So this episode had everyone scrambling for flights, with the poor suckers who actually waited in line coming in almost a full day behind the front running teams. Terri and Ian struggled with their fish puzzle and were eliminated. They didn't even seem that despondent, just really tired.

The Cubans are currently my favorite team running. With their happy go lucky attitudes and wise cracks (Yeah for Project Runway joke!) they're always fun to watch.

Sunday, March 25, 2007

Potter Puppets

Because who doesn't love a puppet show?

Wednesday, March 21, 2007

Pirates 3

Can I just say, it features some gorgeously animated ships.

American Idol

Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhh!! Gah! The Pain!!! Father!! The Sleeper Must Awaken!!


Many have tried to be the Next American Idol.
They tried and failed?
They tried and died.


Sorry, something about watching Sanjaya's horrible attempt at sexy made me feel like I was undergoing some viscious test of willpower. Like sticking my hand in a pain box or transmuting the water of life. I'm better now.

I guess one good thing about his performance was that it led to the insta-fame of a sobbing little girl who got more air time than say, Uchenna and Joyce on Amazing Race. She made the Washinton Post today. You go little girl. I'm guessing you're either thrilled or moritified, depending on your personality.

Let's see, the British Invasion brought us a whole lot of ballads, which means lots of Fast Forwarding.

I correctly identified Lakisha's number as a Bond song, I enjoyed Gina's rock even though her vocals aren't the greatest, and Blake was the best male vocal of the evening.

And of course, the lovely Melinda Doolittle. Entertainment Weekly has dubbed her Mindy Doo, which is lots of fun to chant at the screen. Mindy Doo! Mindy Doo!

She chose a song from Oliver! though, which is a little strange. You need to be a little more contemporary Mindy Doo. Pick a song that's getting air time on the radio, so you don't loose the kiddie vote.

Haley risked the pity vote by vamping it up. However, her inablity to sing staccatto or look anything less than perky made her rendition of "Tell him" made the whole performance rather...odd.

What did you guys think?

UPDATE: Curse you Crying Girl Tweeners!!! Curse YOUUUUUU!!!!!!!!

Tuesday, March 20, 2007

Spring!

According to my Far Side Desk Calendar, today is the first day of Spring. I feel that I should do something to welcome the new season, despite the fact that I still have to wear a heavy coat every day. Hmm, how does an office ninja celebrate the first day of Spring?

Obviously with an historical re-enactment. Now I know that 300 is the big thing right now, and were all excited about the Battle of Thermopylae, but I think we should show a little love to Pearl Harbor. Especially since that film was truly horrible.

So I present to you, The Batley Townwomen's Guild re-enactment of the Battle of Pearl Harbor.

Monday, March 19, 2007

Amazing Race: Team Crazy Pulls Ahead

ARGH!! Everytime I think Charla-Smirchna are going down, they get a lucky break and escape elimination.

Not only did they escape elimination, the managed to come in first! Now we're all doomed to listen to their self-righteous prattle as they pat themselves on the back.

They didn't even bring the crazy this week. Just more atrocious fake accents.

As for the race, the teams had to hike around a ski resort and find a clue marked with an avalache tracer.

Here the Beauty Queens once again failed to read their clue and had to go back for their tools. This is a rookie mistake and they've done it twice now. Fortunately for them, the Cubans couldn't figure out how to find their clue.

Then the racers flew to Mozambique, and used trained rats to find hidden land mines. How cool is that?! Those were some of the biggest rats I have ever seen.

As for the next challenge, I'm surprised so many of them decided to haul coal. Any task where you have to sell stuff in a market gets done really fast. I'm guessing it's easy to draw customers when you're walking around with a camera crew.

My favorite part was when the Cubans, covered in coal dust and sweat, made it to the pit stop, and one of them chased Phil around the fort, trying to give him a hug.

That made my week.

So, what do you think? Will Uchenna and Joyce make it in first? Will Team Crazy EVER go home? From the previews, it looks like frat boy and girl get kicked off a plane, so I'm guessing Team Crazy is here to stay.

Sigh.

Sunday, March 18, 2007

Robot Chicken Star Wars

The Emperor learns about the Death Star.



Luke learns the Truth:

Friday, March 16, 2007

NCAA: Day 1

Let's check the scores!

Oh Weber, you got creamed.

Texas Tech has also failed me.

BYU lost?! Awesome!!

Overall I didn't do too bad. I appear to have picked 10 of them correctly.

Go me!

Thursday, March 15, 2007

American Idol

Wow, just when I thought Sanjay couldn't get any worse, he perms his hair and puts on old lady earrings.

No wonder his performance led to the creation of Simon's most tortured metaphor ever.

Randy's comment about the only good part being the back up singers was hilarious.

And with all the people forgetting lyrics, (from Diana Ross songs!) there's just no reason to put Phil in the bottom three.

Come on America!! Send Sanjay home!!!

Not that I'm sad Brandon was eliminated. His constant googly-eyes and weak vocals were irritating, but he's still better than Sanjay.

Haley maintains her iron grip on the pity vote. Simon tried to break it by telling her nice things about her cringe-inducing performance, but I think she rallied by crying gratefully at the first hint of praise.

Tuesday, March 13, 2007

NCAA Pool

We just got our bracket sheets handed out at work, and since I'm awfully bored I filled it out. Of course, I haven't been following college bball at all but I won't let that stop me.

Hey! There's no USU? What's up with that? I see that Weber managed to make it. Good on them. I will allow them to beat UCLA in the first round but get smashed by Pittsburg in the second.
BYU, of course, will lose in the first round. Down with the zoo!

This is kind of fun, kinda like playing the Sims.

Other than those I picked teams based on who had won more games. Unless of course, I didn't like their name or feel like spelling it all the way out. Gonzaga, George Washington, I'm looking at you...

Eventually, I end up with Kansas v. North Carolina with Kansas for the win! I thought I'd show the midwest a little love.

Monday, March 12, 2007

Amazing Race: Upset!!

Wow.

I'm still in shock. In the biggest upset in Amazing Race history, Rob and Amber were beaten by Charla and Mirna I'm still in shock. In the biggest upset in Amazing Race history, Rob and Amber were beaten by Charla and Mirna (Team Crazy.)

Charla and Mirna of all people!!

Well, Charla, Mirna, and Rob's failure to spell Phillipines correctly, or follow map directions, or find his team's letter at the post office at the end of the world.

Rob was having a very bad day.

So, Rob and Amber were kinda evil, admit you giggled when they sent the Crazies on a wild goose chase. They were smart, tough, and played a decent strategy game.

They went from dominating the game to elimination. They will be missed.

Especially since this means that I will be subjected to Charla-Mirna freakouts for yet another week.

Friday, March 09, 2007

Hockey!

I'm going to the hockey game tonight, so to help prep for the night's festivities, here's a clip from the Senators vs Sabres game on 2/22. Apparently these teams hate each other with a passion I haven't seen since Nebraskans vs Iowans. The best part however, is when the two goalies come out to fight each other. I have a weak spot for goalies.

Why, America? Why?!!

Why do you inflict yet another week of Sanjay's tortured warblings, awkward stage presence, and creepy hair on us all?
Seriously, what demographic does this guy appeal to that he keeps staying on week after week?
Pre-teens?
Grandmas?
The mafia?
Who!!!

Thank you noble fast forward button. You're all that stands between me and the horrors of Sanjay.

As for everyone else, I was a little surprised that Haley beat out Sabrina for the last girl spot. But there I blame the mechanics of the AI pity vote, which has ousted better singers for their weaker opponents before. The theory goes, the judges were mean to Haley, so people gave her a pity vote, whereas nobody voted for Sabrina, because she seemed like such a sure thing that they assumed everyone else had all ready voted for her.
It's irritating, but also an interesting example of mass psychology, so I'm cool with it.

Thursday, March 08, 2007

Just for DFL

Because she's never seen it.

LOTR in 5 seconds

Because you don't always have 12 hours to spare!

Fellowship of the Ring


The Two Towers


Return of the King

Movies for Short Attention Spans

Only 5 seconds, and Batman still rocks.


Ha ha!!


And this one of course:

Sleepy...

Oh so sleeeeepy.

I only caught the first part of AI last night, but I want to thank the girl for starting out with Pat Benatar's Heartbreaker. That made me happy.

I also remember watching Heroes, which ended with everyone caught up in some dire cliffhanger only to go on haitus until the end of April.

Jerks.

Sorry, I have no recap, but here's my two cents worth of thoughts. I think Ma Petrelli is pulling strings to rival Linderman.

I can't wait to watch Peter and Sylar throw down. Yeah!! Sylar the brain eater story line has gotten old, and it's time for him to get taken down.

Wednesday, March 07, 2007

Drabble: Unexpected Praise

Cinder could see the remnants of magic. It twitched in thin, fuzzy cracks from all over the alley to puddle at the place of attack. The faint, ever-present movement set her teeth on edge.
“Some sort of summoning?” Cinder muttered to herself, as she studied the malignant swirling residue.
“Not bad, for a mage.” The voice dripped with disdain and a thick Spanish accent.
Cinder whirled, her power flaring around her in a protective shield of flame.
“Nice trick.” The young street punk smirked, “but mine’s better.” Her eyes flashed as an enormous striped tabby appeared behind her, growling protectively.

Tuesday, March 06, 2007

Amazing Race: Now with Fishies

I didn't get to watch this Sunday, because I was over at my Uncle's playing Killer Bunnies where, in the highlight of the evening, I convinced a total stranger to unleash a black hole and wipe out every bunny on the board.

I didn't win the game, but is that really the point?

So I finally watched it last night, and what an exciting installment! I've now added white water rafting in Chile on my "Things to Do" list. What a gorgeous country.

So, Charla and Mirna continue in their insanity, including kidnapping some poor guy who was on his way to work, and basically held him hostage for the rest of the game. I HATE how Charla(?) talks to foreigners by affecting some horrible, unplacable accent. If they end up in Scandanavia, do you think she'll talk like the Swedish chef from the muppets?
Ve need directions, Bork! Bork!

Hopefully they won't last that long.

We also learned that apparently, many people are freaked out by flounder. I remember seeing them while snorkeling in Spain, and I thought they were cute. But then again, I have a stuffed rat named Skippy on my desk, that I also think is cute.

This is not the common office consensus. He tends to hunker down behind my far side calendar to preserve his self esteem, but I digress.

The other excitement came from the Beauty Queens, who skipped a clue, got lost, and went straight to the rafts. I thought they would be given a 30 minute wait penalty, but Phil made them go all the way back and find the missed clue.

Unfortunately, everyone else was so lost that they got the clue and made it back before anyone else found the pit stop.

What did you guys think? Are you sad that KY is gone? Did you notice David's creepy, yet brilliant smile when Mary said "If I fall out of the raft I could die!!" Given how she abuses the poor man, it's hard to blame him.

Monday, March 05, 2007

Drabble: Just add water

Cinder gingerly picked her way down the damp alley as she tried to investigate without actually touching anything. Once she reached the edge of the blood spatter, she stopped, concentrated, and accessed her astral vision. Her eyes clouded over as the essence of the spirit world opened them to the magic planes. Cinder gasped as a wave of terror rolled over her. Blood peeled from the ground and walls to circle her, gibbering madly as it pressed closer, drawn to her lifeforce. Cinder focused her mind, holding the blood at bay as she looked past the psychic scarring for clues.

Hey the alley's damp and it's in Seattle. So as far as I'm concerned, the water has already been added.

Ninja Dates

Ask a ninja explains the ninja dating mythos. You know, this explains a lot about my social life.

Saturday, March 03, 2007

24-Interrogation

I know some of us were disappointed in last week's episode, mainly because it was really boring. So, since we've hit the boring middle parts, here's a clip of Jack doing what he does best.

Thursday, March 01, 2007