I Dig This Stuff - part 2 (892 hits)
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Submitted by kaos-king (antius777) (View user info) at 2006-09-08 14:25:41 EDT
I dig other stuff as well. Part One can be found here... http://www.ubersite.com/m/88493
I know you still don't care, but here are some more things that I think are cool.
I once again have to reference my love for coffee and cigarettes. I'm engaged in both these vices as I type this. I'm almost out of coffee, which is a bad thing. I just bought 4 cartons of smokes, so I should be okay for most of the month. I purchase the cheapest cigarettes available because I smoke so much, but the reps from Kool came through the bar last night passing out free packs. Kools are my preferred brand to chain smoke while sucking down coffee and reading what you freaks write.
Brian Lumley is a horror author from the United Kingdom who has continued on the H.P. Lovecraft Cthulian Mythos. He has also created his own incredible multi-verse, starting it all out with the novel, "Necroscope." His series has symbiotic vampire entities that weave flesh as well as souls and various psionically trained super agents fighting each other while discovering the ancient evil threat. Lumley taught me that you can put anything you want into a story, any interest you have, and you don't need to stick to one genre alone.
There are tons of file sharing programs out there these days, but I still stick with Limewire. Part of this is because I'm working on an E-Mac, but mostly it's because I find it the most friendly of the programs. I don't really feel bad for pirating music, especially when the bands I'm usually looking up are so obscure that they only gather two or three hits anyhow. I figure I can do more good to actually hear the music (that I wouldn't otherwise) and promote the band through word of mouth. Of course, then there's also porn... but that's another post entirely.
Sigur Ros changed the way I thought about music. Structured like a classical composure instead of "jammed out," their songs are seven minute long slow epics about, um... well, no one is really sure. They used to think the lead singer (who's name is totally unpronounceable) was singing in his own language. Then they figured out he was singing in an ancient Norse dialect. So yeah, chances are the songs are about vikings and Thor and shit. That's awesome. Iceland is so freakin' weird. I mean, look at Bjork!
I don't watch a whole lot of television. I'll go for weeks without turning it on. Then something will flip in my head, and I'll watch it for three days straight. Occasionally, I'll rent movies or TV series that I've missed. Such was the case with "The 4400." Holy shit, this is a complex show. Four thousand, four hundred people that have gone missing, that have vanished over the last sixty years suddenly appear by a lake near Seattle. They have no memory of where they've been, and for them, no time has passed. Some have come back with new and powerful abilities as well. Who took them and why? And more importantly, why have they been returned? You name a plot device, this show has it.
I like booze. I find I usually prefer clear liquors over amber ones. Give me Vodka and Rum instead of Whiskey and Tequila. But I really like Scotch, so I dunno. A little bit of Ginger Ale or Tonic Water can do wonders for a drink, but my secret ingredient that I add to just about everything is Daily's Sour Mix. Just a splash can take the bite off and you can serve it to anyone - even the college girls who are use to that Mike's Hard Lemonade shit. Trust me, this information can come in very useful...
Fuck Post-It notes. The greatest invention of the last fifty years has been the Sharpie marker. Can anyone argue this? Okay, Duct Tape comes in a close second, but every single living human being on the planet owns three half dead Sharpies. Yes, even in Rwanda, there's some some guys pissed off right now because his Sharpie has dulled it's little point and it's coming out semi-gray. Now they have retractable, multi-tiped, pocket-sized ones and come in every color of the rainbow. Mmmm... Sharpies!
If you live in the Western World, you have seen at least one movie based on a book by Michael Crichton. "Jurassic Park," or "The Andromeda Strain?" Maybe "Congo" or "Sphere?" Then there's "Rising Sun" and "Disclosure," as well as "Timeline" and "Eaters Of The Dead" which was re-titled "The 13th Warrior." All of books are researched to the point of a master's thesis and this is hugely influential to me. His latest book, "Prey," is perhaps his best yet. I'm not even gonna tell you what it's about, but if you look at those impressive titles, you know it has to be good.
Do you wanna laugh yourself into a coma? Okay wait... first, do you have an IQ over 120? You probably will need it to even get most of the jokes that Eddie Izzard tells. This British actor/comedian does some of the most hysterical stand up I've ever seen. And he does it in drag, which makes it even more bizzare. Mostly historical and theological in nature, he has some of the most quotable lines ever uttered. "Cake or death?"
One of the greatest musical tragedies of the 1990's was the complete snubbing by the United States of the great British band, The Catherine Wheel. Lead by the amazing vocalist/guitarist Rob Dickenson, TCW was one of the United Kingdom's answers to the US's "Grunge" movement. Tighter and more ethereal, TCW released six albums, the final two ("Adam & Eve" and Wishville") being their best, but in no way discounting their previous works. You may have been lucky enough to hear the songs "Black Metallic" or "Way Down" back when MTV played 120 Minutes, but I doubt it.
From what I understand, there weren't all that many people who liked the film "Silent Hill." I can't even fathom why. I'm not a gamer, I never played the game, but I knew enough about it. I found this movie visually stunning and atmospheric, its iconic portrayal of "Darkness and Evil" unlike anything I had seen before. Granted, there were some confusing parts, but I think those were moot points compared to the overall effect. I watched this movie, half in awe, half in rage that I hadn't thought up the imagery for one of my stories.
Rachael Leigh Cook makes me smile. Ever since she appeared in that damn drug commercial, where she beat up a kitchen with a frying pan, she's made me smile. Yeah, "She's All That" and the Pussycat movie were lame. Go rent "Tangled," "Scorched" and "The Big Empty." Gorgeous and talented. And I bet gamer nerds love her, too. It would seem she does the voice of the character "Tifa" for all the Final Fantasy 7 stuff.
Out of all the possible artists there have ever been out there, Dave McKean had effected me more than anyone else. His concepts of multimedia work inspired me greatly when I was in art school and I've often tried to understand exactly how he achieved certain design elements. He's often collaborated with writer Neil Gaiman on various projects, most well known, "The Sandman" series for Vertigo. This month, their film "Mirrormask" comes out on DVD. Gaiman's dreamy tale brought to life by McKean's visuals. I will probably have an orgasm.
They're young, they're hot, they're twins and they're possibly lesbians. The Canadian duo Tegan & Sara make folk-rock via punk tunes in the same realm as Ani DiFranco used to. I'm pretty sure T&S stole Ani's super powers since Ms. DiFranco hasn't made a good song in years. Even though they have a handful of albums under their petite little belts, they are just now poised to take over the US. Good, maybe they'll succeed where TaTu failed...
Five bucks says Indoninja hated the movie "V For Vendetta." You know, since the whole film was about destroying the establishment? Anyhow, I walked intro seeing this a bit skeptical. The original writer of the "V4V" was Alan Moore, creator of "Constantine," "From Hell" and "League Of Extraordinary Gentlemen." I enjoyed all those movies, but the Wachowski Brothers had fucked up the last Matrix so badly, I was a bit worried. I shouldn't have been. This film was brilliant on a level that hasn't been seen in years and should be required viewing for anyone who is beginning to question certain positions our leaders are taking in power. Yes, I know it was fiction, but it was still damn good.
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Submitted by GetNakeddd (user info) at 2006-09-12 11:38:55 EDT (#)
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for mentioning bjork, eddie izzard, vodka and rum all in the same post
Submitted by indoninja (user info) at 2006-09-12 11:19:37 EDT (#)
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Silwnt hill blew, if you have slightly above average intellegence and think "drugs are cool" you will like eddie izzard, most everything else on the list I liked. Including V for Vendetta.
I don't think any comic book can be done justice with movies, but as far as movies like that go it did a good job.
As far as people liking V simply because it was "anti-establishment" or an aptly timed message about what we should do or be afraid of in America they are mildly retarted. I am not some rabid pro-govt figure, I have problems with the govt, I am just not stupid enough to blame every ill on the world on some govt conspiracy. I realize that no govt is perfect but that stupid stories about evil govt plots do nothing but prevent us from fighting real problems.
Submitted by a_palindrome (user info) at 2006-09-10 23:36:06 EDT (#)
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+ 7 million
no socks no SHOES
Submitted by kaos-king (user info) at 2006-09-10 02:28:42 EDT (#)
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Feety, you rock so much it hurts my spleen.
God damn it, I spent more money at the bar tonight...
Submitted by Feety (user info) at 2006-09-09 21:43:05 EDT (#)
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i like sigur ros too, mr kaos. mommy plays them on her belly for me sometimes.
oh, and thank you for the bunny. i love that bunny.
Submitted by kaos-king (user info) at 2006-09-09 21:30:51 EDT (#)
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Submitted by rad1101 (user info) at 2006-09-09 07:39:24 (#)
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Sigur Ros changed the way I thought about music. Structured like a classical composure instead of "jammed out," their songs are seven minute long slow epics
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you are clearly not a Yes fan.
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Ya know, I've never really listened to Yes.
Submitted by JulsInsane (user info) at 2006-09-09 19:16:51 EDT (#)
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because God does sound like James Mason
Submitted by rad1101 (user info) at 2006-09-09 07:39:24 EDT (#)
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Sigur Ros changed the way I thought about music. Structured like a classical composure instead of "jammed out," their songs are seven minute long slow epics
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you are clearly not a Yes fan.
Submitted by TheUniter (user info) at 2006-09-09 06:55:18 EDT (#)
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Submitted by Stagger_Lee (user info) at 2006-09-09 03:54:21 EDT (#)
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Fuck I hate Michael Chrichton.
Submitted by AllyJeans (user info) at 2006-09-08 22:06:14 EDT (#)
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No Comment
Submitted by whysenheimer (user info) at 2006-09-08 21:13:00 EDT (#)
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I know a guy who has directed some of The 4400 episodes.
Submitted by stardamage (user info) at 2006-09-08 20:45:15 EDT (#)
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Uh, let's see here, how many of my favorite favorite things are in here?
Favorite band? Check.
Favorite comedian? Check.
Favorite writing utensil (in general...I like gel pens also when I'm writing)? Check.
Plus fucking two, sir.
Submitted by jgreening (user info) at 2006-09-08 20:35:52 EDT (#)
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I never really got into The 4400, although I do love Monk and Dead Zone.
You might like Eureka on SciFi, too, if you haven't seen it.
It's first season, and just a bit quirky, but it's on SciFi, so it'll get a chance to flesh out everything and go from really good to great.
Submitted by awesome_face (user info) at 2006-09-08 20:01:05 EDT (#)
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aweshum
Submitted by Crystle (user info) at 2006-09-08 19:42:54 EDT (#)
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I thought his heart was dark and murky... like coffee with milk in it....
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Submitted by scourge (user info) at 2006-09-08 15:40:45 (#)
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You do not drink coffee.
You drink some sweetened milky brown crap. That is what we call 'lady coffee'
Man coffee is as black as Methods heart.
Submitted by The_Mighty_Badger (user info) at 2006-09-08 18:20:15 EDT (#)
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FAG
Submitted by MyTeeOne (user info) at 2006-09-08 18:00:01 EDT (#)
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Do you have a flag?
I still laugh at that every single time I see it.
Submitted by forensicgirl3 (user info) at 2006-09-08 17:12:30 EDT (#)
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Fucking A, man! I really dig Lumley's series!
Submitted by darko (user info) at 2006-09-08 17:07:59 EDT (#)
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Submitted by DonovanMD (user info) at 2006-09-08 16:52:29 (#)
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I wont be the one to break the trend.
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I will
Submitted by Brdn_Nkd (user info) at 2006-09-08 17:06:31 EDT (#)
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Submitted by scourge (user info) at 2006-09-08 15:40:45 (#)
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You do not drink coffee.
You drink some sweetened milky brown crap. That is what we call 'lady coffee'
Man coffee is as black as Methods heart.
haha
Submitted by DonovanMD (user info) at 2006-09-08 16:52:29 EDT (#)
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I wont be the one to break the trend.
Submitted by Cyrus (user info) at 2006-09-08 16:49:55 EDT (#)
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First of all, try to cut back on the smokes.
I liked Silent Hill. Like you, never seen the game - don't play - don't care - found the movie very atmospheric
I also liked V for Vendetta. V did shit at the box office, less than crap like RV, Pink Panther, Failure to Launch... the list goes on and on but why depress ourselves. The 70's was my coming-of-age decade, so I appreciate the themes of civil disobedience as potentially both a citizen's right and duty that are present in V. Unfortunately, in these post 9-11 days of "if you criticise Bush the terrorists' win" and "we're at war dammit!" that attitude is highly unpopular, and likely hurt the movie.
Mirrormask was beautiful but deadly slow. For starters, they should have picked a more lively and engaging young lady for the lead, and not one apparently on quaaludes during filming.
If you're an Alan Moore fan, have you read The Watchmen? I keep reading that this or that Hollywood group is contemplating making a movie out of that.
Submitted by DCWoody (user info) at 2006-09-08 16:05:30 EDT (#)
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Hang on....thats four points.
Fuck. Oh well proof you don't need to be a genius to get Eddie Izzard.
I'm going to go watch Sexie now.
Submitted by Amontillado (user info) at 2006-09-08 15:53:24 EDT (#)
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Sigur Ros fan = auto +2
Submitted by DCWoody (user info) at 2006-09-08 15:51:14 EDT (#)
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Two points,
I only managed to guess that a sharpie was some kind of pen from what you wrote about it.
Limewire? Wow, I used to have that my anti-virus systems went INSANE. I like emule best. Only a single piece of adward that I can remember from it.
Was that a shout out to Spencer at the end there?
I don't reckon you need to be a genius to understand Eddie Izzard, it just helps if you know a fair bit about history and stuff. Most of his jokes seem prety simple, extremely simple often.
Submitted by Sacrilicious (user info) at 2006-09-08 15:49:28 EDT (#)
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OK, I paid attention this time.
+1,000,000 for Sigur Ros, booze, coffe, and sharpies.
7 minute songs? They do better than that a lot of the time.
And speaking of Coffee and Cigarettes, have you seen the Jim Jarmusch film?
Submitted by ghola (user info) at 2006-09-08 15:46:49 EDT (#)
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limewire fucked the hell out of my computer and my roommates computer.
Submitted by scourge (user info) at 2006-09-08 15:40:45 EDT (#)
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You do not drink coffee.
You drink some sweetened milky brown crap. That is what we call 'lady coffee'
Man coffee is as black as Methods heart.
Submitted by Orgasmatron (user info) at 2006-09-08 15:34:25 EDT (#)
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Hello, Church of England. Cake or death?
Submitted by Jack_McCallum (user info) at 2006-09-08 15:32:33 EDT (#)
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And of course...
+2 for smokes and coffee.
Writing fuel, man.
Submitted by Jack_McCallum (user info) at 2006-09-08 15:32:05 EDT (#)
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+2 for Lumley. WHY has Necroscope not been made into a movie? GREAT villains in those books, and the guy gives BIG bang for the buck, the Dickens of horror. Every book weighs five fucking pounds.
House of Doors kicks ass too, and predates the movie Cube.
Submitted by Jack_McCallum (user info) at 2006-09-08 15:29:44 EDT (#)
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+2 for the author who inspires morons to say, "Crick-TON? Is that how ya say it? Huh? Crick-TON?"
Submitted by kaos-king (user info) at 2006-09-08 15:11:09 EDT (#)
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Submitted by darko (user info) at 2006-09-08 15:03:29 (#)
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I think you liked naming this!
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Yeah, since this wasn't a serious post and I'll trash the image here shortly, I figured I'd play along.
I'm in a good mood. Got hammered at the bar last night, got a hot date for my buddy's wedding and I'm going to the KSU Black Squirel Festival in about an hour to eat some shitty carnival food.
Submitted by darko (user info) at 2006-09-08 15:03:29 EDT (#)
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I think you liked naming this!
Submitted by rob_berg (user info) at 2006-09-08 14:58:13 EDT (#)
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Very fucking cool.
Submitted by St_Jimmy (user info) at 2006-09-08 14:40:09 EDT (#)
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+2 For Eddie Izzard.
"Bless me, Father, for I have sinned. I did an original sin. I poked a badger with a spoon."
V4V was also pretty kick ass.
Go Flashes! (or is it Flashers? I can never remember.)
Submitted by UnderOathMeal (user info) at 2006-09-08 14:36:07 EDT (#)
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Now THAT'S cool. Congrats
I'm betting that fake babies post juuuuuust about did it for you.
Submitted by JoeyG (user info) at 2006-09-08 14:31:02 EDT (#)
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+2, although I'm a Torrent Spy guy myself, I just dont get on with Limewire
Submitted by kaos-king (user info) at 2006-09-08 14:30:21 EDT (#)
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Fuck... I forgot to write about Garage Band in the post.
Submitted by Sacrilicious (user info) at 2006-09-08 14:27:41 EDT (#)
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Auto +2 50K hitz0rz
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Submitted by kaos-king (user info) at 2006-09-08 14:27:21 EDT (#)
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It would seem according to TMB, I am the "Fag Above."
Hmmm...