Today as I was headed back to my place to grab lunch when a man walking in front of me turned around to talk to me. He explained that he needed signatures to run for political office and that it would only take a few minutes of my time. I responded, “Bitte Entschuldigung. Ich kann Sie nicht verstehen. Ich spreche keine Englisch.” (Sorry, I don’t understand you. I can’t speak English.) To my suprise he responded “Sie kann Deutsch?” (You can speak German?) He tried to ascertain where I came from and I told him I couldn’t vote and had to go. He then told me I spoke terrible German and uttered some other epithet. I wonder if he does that to all the prospective voters? Too bad I never grabbed his name.
It’s like I can touch you!
Don Hertzfeld of Rejected fame is working on a new project. Here is a sneek peek at the intermission. 3D glasses not available in all areas.
Die anlagenexterne Festplatte ist kaputt!
My 120gb Firewire HD is giving me the clicks of death. I have been salvaging pirated movies years of work by burning to a pile of DVD-Rs. It has been frustrating since the drive likes to crap out and take Finder down with it. Western Digital has never failed me before, but now I’ll never buy from them again. Replacement external Dual Option Firewire/USB II Metal Gear Box II: $30. Seagate 250gb HD: $80.
Valleyschwag Issue #2!
I received a little burlap sack in the mail last Friday, but did not have time to open it due to my move out of Taylor Hall. Well, first off, what the hell is Valleyschwag? Valleyschwag is a monthly care-package-esque type of subscription service. For $15/month they will send you a burlap sack filled with goodies related to the interwebernet. Not everybody gets the same stuff, which adds to the suspense once received. Subscribers are even encouraged to post what they got on flickr. The first issue had 60 subscribers and the second 1500, with me signing up 5 minutes after reading about it. They are growing quick.
As soon as I opened my burlap sack Goatse (SFW link) stickers fell out. I am keeping this subscription forever. I was lucky enough to receive two t-shirts, one RubyRed Labs and one Gr?pthink, instead of the typical one. I also got some pins, some EFF stickers, a temporary tattoo, and a Songbird sticker. I can’t wait for the next issue. Keep it coming RubyRed Labs!
X-Men III
I saw X-Men : The Last Stand on opening day, but have been pokey with my response. It is by no means an intellectual movie. It does however capture the spirit of the comic books in that it is mostly unadultured action, has compelling plot twists, and so-bad-they’re-good one liners. If you examine the themes of the story (i.e. Magneto’s utilization of NSDAP rhetoric, Xavier’s ethical dilemma when creating the Pheonix, Beast’s insistance of using diplomacy to stand against will of the President, et al) you will appreciate the character’s interactions even more. It pays to pay attention in school. This movie brought me back to a childlike Saturday morning cartoon state as I caught myself almost yelling at the screen.
If for some reason you did not stay past the credit roll. You missed out on a little tidbit that will sweeten the movie just a little. If you have already seen the movie and don’t feel like shelling out $8 again, just follow this link.
Just for fun, if you remember the early 90’s Fox X-Men cartoon, here is the intro.
Bad Case of the Humans
What happens when the Earth gets a bad case of the Humans? Threeleggedlegs animation collective has the answer.
Star Wars Reference #904682
I hope the women and children went quickly then.
Today is Towel Day
In remembrance of Douglas Adams, author of The Hitchiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, today is Towel Day. It dawned on me as I was humming the song sung by the most advanced lifeform on Earth, dolphins, that their song could be considered a social commentary on the college dating scene. “So long and thanks for all the fish…”
Fun Fact: The Hitchiker’s Guide to the Galaxy is a trilogy consisting of five books.
Walk without rythym, it won’t attract the worm.
Well, that cleared things up.
The Ten Commandments
Ten Things I hate about Commandments needs no introduction.