I have an underwater camera just in case I crash my car into a river, and at the last minute I see a photo opportunity of a fish that I have never seen.
-- Mitch Hedberg
This year's Tour de France really has been one of the more exciting one over the years. Its definately something to look forward to as the race goes on.
Of course, the Versus channel is milking this as much as possible. Before the name change, the channel was OLN, the Outdoor Life Network. Even then, the joke was OLN actually stood for the Only Lance Network. Ha!
And so it still continues where Versus has been showing repeats of Tours gone past. One of those Tours that always comes to mind is the huge crash Joseba Beloki had six years ago to this day. Every time I watch it, the footage just makes me cringe just as much as it did when I first watched it back then. If you listen carefully, you can hear Beloki's screams as the support crew check on him.
The crash was so bad that Beloki's femur broke in two places and pretty much finished his career as a professional racer.
So when you're on the road, take care out there, even if you arent a professional. After all, we just want to ride our bicycles.
I lost some time once. It's always in the last place you look for it.
-- Neil Gaiman
The Team Time Trial for the Tour de France is on at the moment and as always, I'm loving it. For those that dont follow the sport, the Team Time Trial has the nine man team get from point A to point B as fast as possible. The team that gets there in the fastest time wins the day.
And if you fall behind or crash, your team has no qualms about leaving your arse behind. Thats because the clock stops when the fifth man crosses the finish line.
With everyone trying to stay together and flying down the road, its not uncommon for riders to crash. Case in point, the team of Bouygues Telecom just had four guys crash while going around a sharp corner. Ow ow ow...
On another note, here are four guys who have survived together over the years.
Dani California by The Red Hot Chili Peppers
Time just seems to fly for all of us, doesnt it?
This is not a war for the independence of one or two colonies, but for the independence of one nation.
-- Colonel Burwell from The Patriot
Tomorrow is the Fourth of July, the day where we Americans celebrate our freedom. Never forget that freedom isnt free. Somehow, somewhere, someone paid the price for our freedom. And that is what we should remember. That is something I will never forget.
So not only will I be celebrating that, I will also be celebrating the start of the Tour de France. Lance Armstrong is back in the race although he has already made it known that he is there to help out his team, not for himself. Not this time.
I recalled an ad Armstrong did back when he was the U.S. Postal team. The imagery always made me think that he wasnt riding for himself, but rather for the cause.
And somewhere along the lines, I had forgotten what I told myself at the beginning of the year: Just Do It.
Thanks for the reminder, Lance.
There's no love in your violence.
-- Kakihara from Ichi The Killer
An entry from today's Gizmodo caught my eye. The trailer for RoboGeisha is definately one of those movies that I've been missing out on. Blood, violence, blood, silliness, blood, and mayhem are pretty much standard in most Japanese horror or gore flicks.
Think of the many Quentin Tarantino and Robert Rodriquez films that are available nowadays. From Dusk Till Dawn, Planet Terror, and Kill Bill to name a few. Now put those movies on crack and you have Japanese minds such as Takashi Miike and Noboru Iguchi.
Because sane people dont have the imagination to make films such as these. WARNING: These are NSFW. They probably arent for weak stomachs either.
RoboGeisha
Machine Girl
I had seen this special before I saw the movie, but I definately have to agree with everyone's assessment of Takashi Miike's Audition. When I finally got to watch it, I was cringing madly while screaming "Holy shite! Holy shite!"
Is it no wonder so many American film-makers are remaking Japanese films?
Tell me something, my friend. You ever dance with the devil in the pale moonlight?
-- The Joker from Batman
Earlier, one of the few Neil Young songs I actually like came on while I was busy stuffing my face. I think the only reason I like it is because its probably the only Young song I can sing without butchering it too badly.
Harvest Moon by Neil Young
No, I'm wrong. I still butcher the hell out of it.
At least its one of those good old fashioned mellow songs that lasts the test of time as well as my pathetic attempts to sing.
The secret of life is enjoying the passage of time.
-- James Taylor
Death has been in news alot lately. David Carradine. Iran. Ed McMahon. Iran. Farrah Fawcett. Ir.. Wait! Michael Jackson?!
Yes, the King of Pop died today. Despite his truly strange antics, he did leave an imprint on the music industry and the world. His influence spanned across people and artists for generations.
There were video games made after him. His videos became a standard for future artists. Does anyone remember Captain Eo? How about the Filipino prison dance crew that danced to Thriller? The cover of Smooth Criminal by Alien Ant Farm is absolutely brilliant. The man became a parody for shows such as Mad TV and Family Guy. Jackson even played a part in the career of one Wierd Al Yankovic, who became well known after making parodies such as Eat It and Fat.
Lets face it. He'll be up there in the tabloids and soon, he will be sighted in a 7-Eleven grabbing a Slushee with Elvis. Then Vegas will be over-run with Michael impersonators, doing weddings and bar mitzvahs.
So instead of the typical tribute song, I opted for something slightly different. Here is a little music reflecting Jackson's influence, not only in the lyrics, but also in the fact that same guy, Wierd Al, directed the video.
Rockin' The Suburbs by Ben Folds
Tomorrow, it will be back to more serious business such as Iran and Korea. For now, its just a trip down memory lane and our little point in history.
Oh Ned, I'm scared. I'm dying. Don't tell nobody. Don't tell my kids, none of the things I done, hear me?
-- william Munny from Unforgiven
Today is Father's Day and while my own father and I dont have a brilliant relationship, he is still the patriarch of the family. I couldnt come up with any great ideas what to get him for this obvious Hallmark sort of holiday.
I thought perhaps this would help.
Well that would never happen so at least he got a consolation prize: a nice paper card. There wasnt much to say in it though.
"Hey Dad. What do you think about your son now?"
Take A Picture by Filter
At least, I included the envelope.
Wendy: Is Mike Hunt here? Has anyone seen Mike Hunt?
Meat: Everybody in town, from what I hear.
-- from Porky's
Today was one of those interesting days. Waking up at 5a and its already over 80 degrees means its going to make for long, hot day. The first MS training ride started at 7:30a and by then, it had already climbed to nearly 90. So when you are pedaling at 20mph, the wind is a blessing and a curse.
Still, it was damn good ride, especially when several of the teams formed large pacelines along the road. Being in a line with 10 to 15 riders makes a huge difference.
Well, that and there was beer at the end of the ride. Beer before 11a. What a concept.
So then add on the Asian Pride Day that was going on downtown. The heat has gotten to 100 by this point and what do you do? You stand out in an open venue with little shade and stand around booths.
I felt bad for the people working the booths. They were sweating up a storm and couldnt really do anything about it. A few of them got even with the tourists though.
They made us stand in line while we waited for the most excellent food, especially for the smoked pig. And yes, thats a full cooked pig. Doesnt it look good?
It tasted really good too.
So no matter how much we complained about the heat, it was nothing to what he felt.
I remember how hard it was when I realized my father was a son of a bitch. I can't imagine what it must be like when you realize you raised one.
-- Jack McCoy from Law and Order
Gran Torino is an absolutely brilliant film. It reminded me of so many things on different levels: how I see my own family, my heritage, today's youth, the generation gaps.
I highly recommend this movie, especially if you arent Asian. Gran Torino is not the action-oriented film that the ads make it appear. Its definately alot more deeper than that.
Gran Torino by Jamie Cullem
Time to man up.
If you shoot at mimes, should you use a silencer?
-- Stephen Wright
Mermaid and I were talking yesterday and from what we've gathered, she is a mime screamer, while her husband does his best work inside the mime box. So to speak.
I have no idea where I am going with this, but after I thought about it more, this song kept popping into my head.
Voices Carry by Til Tuesday
Thats it. I'm definately brain damaged.
With mirth and laughter let old wrinkles come.
-- Shakespeare
I feel bad for anyone who sits by me at the office the past few days. I've been listening to Robert Schimmel and not doing a very good job of keeping the laughter down. Its not uncommon to get the strange look from passerbys as I snicker away, making the vain attempt to get work done.
Schimmel is definately not for the faint of heart or those that cant take a joke. The video is NSFW and make sure the kids are asleep.
Anyone want a popsicle?
I have lived long enough to satisfy both nature and glory.
-- Julius Caesar
Oh. My. God. When I saw this picture, I broke out laughing like a madman. Granted, I do that all the time, but nevermind that.
This reminded me of days gone by, when I had a car where the windows didnt come down, and our group of friends finished having Mongolian bbq for dinner. I was at a point in my life where I had never seen a grown man claw at a window furiously, trying to escape a moving vehicle, screaming madly "Oh dear God! Open a window! Open a window!"
Oh those were the days.
At some point later on, I'll have to tell you the story about Mountasia. Ha!
Being a child at home alone in the summer is a high risk occupation. If you call your mother at work thirteen times an hour, she can hurt you.
-- Erma Bombeck
Summer is coming upon us once more. If it werent for the all the parental type folks around me, I wouldnt even notice. But when the season is here, the song The Boys of Summer always pops in my head.
I know some people will call this blasphemy, but I prefer this version as opposed to the original by Don Henley. It just wants to make you rock.
The Boys Of Summer by The Ataris
On the other hand, the cover by DJ Sammy makes you want to dance.
Dont laugh. Your daughter could be inside.
-- seen on bumper sticker
Once again, it was time for the Diabetes Association's Tour De Cure. Wind, sand, and heat make for really wonderful cycling weather. Especially the wind. And the heat.
Did I mention the wind?
For some odd reason, there were more accidents during the first day than the entire event last year. Team Blue had one rider that left with a broken foot. Another team had a rider get a broken clavicle. Another crash occurred when a rider was cut off by his girlfriend. He described the crash to us within earshot while he filled out an accident report.
Q: Describe nature of accident.
A: My girlfriend cut me off, made me fall over and go boom!
Q: Describe injuries
A: Really big boo boo! Cuts on my leg and arm. My hip hurts. The damage to my head doesnt count. That was like that before the accident.
Q: Name of provider that attended to the injuries
A: My girlfriend, who happens to be a nurse. It was her fault anyway.
Yeah, it was that kind of weekend, but it was definately worth it. The two day event is one of the few vacations I actually take. With my bad knee giving me grief throughout the ride, the whirlpool in the hotel room made the trip worthwhile. 
Cheers, mates. Time to heal and get ready for the next event.
I had to stop driving my car for a while. The tires got dizzy.
-- Steven Wright
I dont know how this came up, but the discussion for auto racing came up today. I'm not really a fan of Nascar. I have always been more into F1 and World Championship Rally. They always seemed to fit my style of driving.
This video has been around for a number of years, but its still one of the best around.
I may have to break out the old Colin McRae games.
If you can't beat them, arrange to have them beaten.
-- George Carlin
I had forgotten about this song. Now this would be something that would pretty damn good to play in Rock Band.
Pure Massacre by Silverchair
It is foolish and wrong to mourn the men who died. Rather we should thank God that such men lived.
-- General George Patton
Its Memorial Day. Around this time, I tend to watch The Big Red One again. written and directed by Samuel Fuller, a WWII vet, this was one of the quintessential WWII pieces long before Saving Private Ryan and Band Of Brothers.
The words and scenes expressed have long carried what it meant to be a solder:
I'm gonna dedicate my book to those who shot, but didn't get shot. Because it's about survivors. And surviving is the only glory in war, if you know what I mean.
Honor those that did their duty. Many still bear the scars while others paid the price. And without them, we wouldnt be here.
I can't help you with what you must soon face except to say that the future is not set. You must be stronger than you imagine you can be. You must survive or I will never exist.
-- John Connor's message in The Terminator
From Least I Could Do
Terminator Salvation was pretty good, but you have had to watch all the prior movies for it to make a little sense.
My favorite thing about the Internet is that you get to go into the private world of real creeps without having to smell them.
-- Penn Jillett
This is a great video with a mix of Matrix Reloaded and Linkin Park. Hope you find it as brilliant as I did.
1STP KLOSR by Linkin Park
I've had this taste in my mouth before.
-- Mrs. Freidman from Hollywood Knights
I will admit that I am immature enough that I laughed at this one. Get over it.
It reminded me of that scene from American Pie where Stifler drinks the tainted beer. Heh.
The ironic part is that there really is a Chinese place called Fu King.
Did you hear? Kermit The Frog died today from the swine flu. His last words were "That fucking pig told me she was clean!"
-- from a recent conversation
I cant take credit for that since it was told to me. Nor can I take credit for the video below, which gives a new meaning to a lubejob. Some guy was even willing to open his mouth and swallow a load.
All I can say is I got your bacon bits right here, baby.
Hat tip: Gizmodo
Nobody cares for you anymore. You're tarnished and you're filthy.
-- Ghost from Perfect Blue
Satoshi Kon's masterpiece, Perfect Blue, is on. I've always loved the storyline and its notion of identity. At some point in time, you are asked "What do you do now?"
Protege Moi by Placebo
So, what now?
People who say they don't care what people think are usually desperate to have people think they don't care what people think.
-- George Carlin
I've been listening to a lot of Living Colour lately. Vernon Reid is ever the madman on the guitar while Corey Glover can still scream with the best singers. Their lyrics always struck a chord with me.
You feel the Earth revolving.
You See the Sun dissolving
And hear the night calling out to you.
You have no direction
You have no protection
What are you going to do
When your trip turns blue?
You come crashing down.
There is no help around.
You need friends.
You need help
But first you have to help yourself...
Desperate People by Living Colour
When it comes right down to it, its songs like this that best fits my mood as of late.
It happens sometimes. Friends come in and out of our lives, like busboys in a restaurant.
-- The Writer from Stand By Me
If you havent figured it out yet, music is one of my passions. Its probably the one thing in my life that I cant totally fuck up, unlike everything else. heh.
As much as I make fun of country, bluegrass, folk, or gospel, I will listen to it if it strikes my fancy. And then when a group like Playing For Change blends all kinds of wordly music together to make something as beautiful as this, how can one not take notice? Even a snob such as myself.
I hope you enjoy this as much as I do.
Hat tip: Gizmodo
Wanting to be someone else is a waste of the person you are.
-- Kurt Cobain
I make it quite clear that I'm not a fan of country music, but I will listen to it if I actually like the song. So when I caught this video, I couldnt resist it especially when it fits so close.
Online by Brad Paisley
Why oh why didnt I take the blue pill?!
Heard melodies are sweet, but those unheard are sweeter.
-- John Keats
Lazy Eye by Silversun Pickups
Damn you Rock Band. I find myself singing this more often now.
A wise man makes his own decisions, an ignorant man follows public opinion.
-- Chinese Proverb
Somewhere along the way, it seems that people have forgotten that opinions are like asses; everyone has one. Some more than others.
Take for example, Carrie Prejean, the runner-up for the recent Miss USA contest. Its widely known she lost the contest because she doesnt agree with gay marriage and said so during the event. That was her opinion and she was honest enough to say it.
The one judge who didnt agree gave her a lower score because of that opinion. That was his perogative as a judge. But then afterwards to call her a bitch on his public forum was abit much. Apparently, she was a bitch because she didnt agree to his beliefs.
How ironic. Sounds alot like discrimination.
After all, someone doesnt subscribe to the same beliefs as you, they must be a hate-monger. If they dont look like you or dont act like you, they are wrong. They must be evil and be vilified.
Thats just my humble opinion.
So if she lied and said she did agree with it, would she have won? Would he have called her been absolutely brilliant? A role model to kids? An stunning beauty? Probably.
That would have made her a hypocrite. As opposed to a bitch.
But then again, thats just my opinion. You dont have to agree with me. We'll just agree to disagree.
Along those lines, I just had to include this video. I had seen the original commercial and died laughing. It really isnt the best tool to convince parents to buy a kid's meal. Perhaps if I had kids that were 10 or so, I wouldnt mind so much, but if I had kids under that age, it wouldnt make me want to buy the meal.
Thats the best thing about disagreeing with a corporation. You can show your disagreement by taking your shopping priviledge elsewhere.
Regardless, I still find it damn funny, not to mention, original as hell.
Booty is booty. Some just have more than others.
[Update: The original video was removed by the user so I put in another one, but the quality wasnt as good. Still funny as hell though. Might have to turn off the annoying annotations.]
So long as you live and work, you will be misunderstood. To that you must resign yourself once and for all. Be silent!
-- Johann Wolfgang van Goethe
Given Up by Linkin Park
Have I mentioned that I've been working on my taxes?
And on that note, we cue the music.
-- Brodie from Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back
I'm not really a fan of country music, but I definately can get into this. Well at least the female versions.
Show Them To Me by Rodney Carrington
Hat tip: Wynter
No, see this is a really shit idea. You know why? Because it's really obviously a shit idea.
-- Jim from 29 Days Later
Slumdog Millionaire came out this on DVD, but I'm actually not interested in it at the moment. Maybe later.
If a Danny Boyle film is to be on the menu, I highly recommend 28 Days Later. The post-apocolyptic film has a great script and a brilliant cast. Back when the film was originally released, a few of the actors werent well known, but now Cillian Murphy (The Dark Knight), Naomie Harris (Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's chest), Brendan Gleeson (Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire), and Chistopher Eccleston (Doctor Who) have made a name for themselves.
Then you add the soundtrack to the movie and everything becomes spot on.
The movie's theme just seems to fit the zombie/infected/undead genre from any clip. For example, here's the extended trailer from the game Resident Evil 5. (Turn off the annotation if you dont want to see the annoying embedded ad)
In The House, In A Heartbeat by John Murphy
Come to think of it, I still havent seen Sunshine, which also was directed by Boyle and stars Murphy.
Damn. I'm really behind on everything.
Peter, I got a wax job and lets just say, you're cleared for landing!
-- Lois from Family Guy
I make no qualms about being a nerd. After all, nerds have taken over the world.
Dont believe me? Try not using your cell phone for a week and see how well you handle that.
As a nerd, I was estactic when Star Trek: The Next Generation was doing a reunion on another favorite show of mine, Family Guy. Can we say Rah?! This was like the time when somebody decided to put their chocolate in the peanut butter. Or was it they put the peanut butter on the chocolate...?
Anyways, Hulu was kind enough to post the episode so here you go for the folks who didnt have time (or had more common sense than me) to watch the show.
And before anyone gives me any grief about the content remember, its just a tv show! Do not take it seriously! There are enough things to be serious about in the world. This is not one of them.
This frigging game is ruining my life.
-- Hatch from Victory
I know I've been amiss in my updates. I injured my back in a couple of weeks ago and so sitting properly in a chair was abit of a struggle. Its also played a part in tonight's game.
I know I'm not a good soccer player. Hell, I'm not even a decent player. I wouldnt even qualify as an average player. Maybe a substandard one, but thats perhaps ranking it abit high. But I know the rules well enough to kick the ball. Its enough for me to enjoy the game.
Most folks know I play in the company intermural league and as one friend put it: "I would rather lose with this team than win with some of the others."
I've got some really excellent team-mates. Our team, BC United, always has so much fun and we get along really well. Every game just seems so memorable that its hard not to laugh all the way thru a match. Of course winning makes it so much better.
Tonight's match was hard fought with our team winning 2-1. Major plus in my view. Downside was that I did absolutely nothing to help in the matter.
This being injured for the past 2 weeks sucks. Its no wonder professional athletes always seem to be chomping at the bit after being injured. Every time I ran, minor shots of pain went up my spine. My inability to rotate properly made me slower than normal. I was called a rag doll every time I tried to reach for a ball and ended up just flailing. I couldnt even get full power on kick without kicking the ground more.
Then my endurance was shot all to hell. It used to take a half of a game for me to even warm up. Today, I barely lasted 10 minutes without gasping for air.
And after all this bitching, we still had a brilliant time.
We were physical. We were running constantly. We were frigging tired.
Every time players crashed into each other, both teams went "OOOOOOWWW!" All of us were yelling back and forth, encouraging each other on. Well that or making fun of each other.
United Sidelines: Ken! Go left!
I go to the right
United Sidelines: No! The other left!
At least I didnt get the most memorable moment of the game.
United Keeper: Clear the ball!
Goldie, United Defender: I got it!
Goldie picks up the ball from the ground with her hands
Both Teams: Nooooo!
Whistle blows for the penalty
She's going to be hearing about that one for a very, very, very long time.
Whiskey is God's way of preventing the Irish from taking over the world.
-- from a recent conversation
I hope everyone had a good St Patrick's Day. Today should have been a fun, joyful day regardless of your heritage, but if you are Irish, then its a plus.
This brought up a story Lillith told me:
An American couple is visiting through rural Ireland near the county of Kilkenny. They were amazed by the views and the countryside, but they were even amazed by the people. In their short time there they had met Thomas the baker, Jane the tailor, and Brian the fisherman, all of whom were quite proud of their title.
But when they met Seamus, the couple couldnt understand why he wasnt proud of his name. From what they understood the man was not only a mason, but a boxer as well. So over a pint, they asked him "Arent you proud of your work? You work hard, dont you?"
The depressed Irishman replied "Oh if people called me by work, that would be fine. Seamus the Mason. Seamus the Boxer. I would even settle for Seamus the Drunk. That would be absolutely brilliant. But no! Fuck one sheep and you are stuck with that name for life!"
Heh.
On the musical front, I wasnt sure if I wanted to go traditional or modern Celtic. So of course, I opted for both...
Time for a Guinness. Slainte!
Well, I've been listening to my gut since I was 14 years old, and frankly speaking, I've come to the conclusion that my guts have shit for brains.
-- Rob from High Fidelity
Yeah, there are just some days that are just like this.
The only thing to do? Say FIDO: Fuck it and Drive On.
Now, I'm gonna open my fly and you're gonna swallow what I give ya to swallow. And after you swallow mine, you're gonna swallow Rooster's cause ya done broke his nose and I think he oughta have something to show for it.
-- Boggs from The Shawshank Redemption
I've been known to make a few inappropriate comments in my life, but when I saw this, I almost cried from laughing so hard. It didnt help my sore back any.
Worse part was that after the last segment I found myself imitating King Louis from History of The World Part I: Come on. You do it. You love to do it.
Hat Tip: Gizmodo
At midnight, all the agents and superhuman crew go out and round up everyone who knows more than they do.
-- Bob Dylan
To put it simply: wow.
Update: Damn. This video was taken down too. For anyone that didnt get a chance to see it, the video contained the high quality version of the opening for Watchmen while playing Bob Dylan's Things Are A Changing. Ironic how that song was also used in the book too.
Now I'm really going to have to watch this thing.
The folks you help wont remember it and the folks you hurt wont ever forget it.
-- Bill Clayton
How the hell did I forget about this video? The song flows along with the striking cinematography, adding onto its harshness and anger. The imagery still rivals many of the so-called horror films of today.
I have no idea if the animation was done by Todd McFarlene, but to my untrained eye, its pretty damn close.
Come to think of it, I believe I saw Andrew Zimmern eat something similar to what Fred Durst had.
All the jumping and leaping around always reminded me of when Starfury and I went to the same kung fu school as Wes Borland, the guitarist. He was always a nimble sod, even back then.
That was a lifetime ago. No wonder my memory is failing me... Along with everything else.
Boiler by Limp Bizkit
Update: Changed video location since this wasnt allowed in the US apparently. Bastards.
There’s a huge hole in the whole Flood drama because anything that could float or swim got away scot-free.
-- Eddie Izzard
Makes you kind of wonder if Noah ever sang something similiar to this. And if he didnt, maybe he should have...
I'm On A Boat by The Lonely Island
Some people die at 25 and arent buried until 75.
-- Benjamin Franklin
I'm still determined to work on that giving up being a nice person thing.
The Kill by 30 Seconds To Mars w Pitty
Apparently, I'm not doing a good job of it. Damn it.
The rain on my car is a baptism. The new me. Ice Man. Power Lloyd. My assault on the world begins now.
-- Lloyd from Say Anything
Today is Ash Wednesday so that means Lent has started. We are supposed to give up something during this time period. Something that would make us a better person.
So I've decided to give up being a nice guy. Apparently, being a romantic dreamer is not appropriate in today's world. You have to be a complete bastard in order to make some headway these days.
So thats it. I'm going to start being total prat to everything and everyone.
Umm. Ok. Maybe tomorrow.
Well, if you think thats offensive, check this out! I think you can see her kidneys!
-- Randal from Clerks
I dont rant here as much as I used to because we have enough opinionated people in the world as it is. And as the saying goes, opinions are like assholes; everyone has one. But this one is too annoying and too humourous at the same time.
So I've read this story where an asian woman is sueing Miley Cyrus for making a face with slated eyes to a camera. All this to the tune of $4 billion dollars. Apparently, this woman, Lucie Kim, feels that her civil rights were violated by this act. To this I say, shut the hell up!
Keep in mind that I am asian and in no way, offended by this picture. How the hell were you damaged by some stupid teenager making a face at the camera? If you were so hurt by this act, why arent you sueing the other teenager in the photo thats doing the exact thing as Cyrus?!
I would highly suspect its because that kid is unknown and has no money.
What about the actual Asian kid sitting with them in the photo?! Does he look offended? Wouldnt it be his civil rights that were violated?! After all, he is the one in the picture!
So if anyone was to get any money out of this, it definately should be him. You, Ms Kim, and any one else in that class action suit, should not see a single penny.
If anything, we Americans, Asian or otherwise, should find this lawsuit insulting. All this has done is use up valuable tax dollars and, in my personal opinion, make us Asians fit some sort of greedy stereotype.
If we really are going sue somebody, sue the jackasses that greenlighted Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun Li. Did we not learn anything from the Van Damme debacle?
Why wasnt the Asian community in such an uproar over this:
"Ability to mate?" What kind of fracking stereotype is that?! What kid talks like that?! Well, beside me when I was that age.
So to make a long story longer, the whole point to this rant is that we have better things to worry about than some stupid kid making faces. Because in this case, its pretty apparent that its not about hurt feelings; its about the money. And that is what is really offensive.
If we want to be offended, we can watch this:
It turned out that the sweet talking, tattoo sporting pikey was a gypsy bareknuckle boxing champion, Which makes him harder than a coffin nail. Right now, thats the last thing on Tommy's mind. If Gorgeous doesn't wake up in the next few minutes, Tommy knows he'll be buried with him. Why would the gypsies go through the trouble of explaining why a man died in their campsite when they can bury the pair of them and just move camp? Its not like they got social security numbers, is it? Tommy, the tit, is praying. And if he isn't, he fucking should be.
-- Turkish from Snatch
I was cleaning out the cd collection and found this one covered with dust. It always reminded me of the movie Snatch and one of my other favorite quotes from the film:
Now.. We are fucked.
Stick Em Up by Quarashi
I've been making a list of the things they don't teach you at school. They don't teach you how to love somebody. They don't teach you how to be famous. They don't teach you how to be rich or how to be poor. They don't teach you how to walk away from someone you don't love any longer. They don't teach you how to know what's going on in someone else's mind. They don't teach you what to say to someone who's dying. They don't teach you anything worth knowing.
-- Neil Gaiman
So exactly what have we learned, class?
The Freshmen by The Verve Pipe
Hollister: Just how obscene an amount of cash are we talking about here? Profane or really offensive?
Edward: Really offensive.
-- from Pretty Woman
Curse you XM Radio for your musical goodness! Here is another song they've been playing so much of that the bloody thing is stuck in me head. Just like my gray hair.
King Of Wishful Thinking by Go West
Just because you've got a plasma screen tv and a big DVD collection doesn't mean you're a free man, motherfucker. You're just a well paid slave like all the other cattle out there.
-- Wesley from Wanted (novel)
XM Radio has been playing this song alot as of late. I've always liked the video with its mixture of text and sayings. Its been an influence on the digital pictures I do.
The song always struck a chord with me, but the quote at the end of the video was the best part.
Everything You Want by Vertical Horizon
Right now I'm having amnesia and deja vu at the same time.
-- Stephen Wright
Frack me. I know this feeling. 
Especially today when my twins took a shot. Dead center.
Now please excuse me while I go get another ice pack.
I'm not a bad guy! I work hard and I love my kids. So why should I spend half my Sunday hearing about how I'm going to Hell?
-- Homer Simpson
I originally wasnt going to post this here, but I couldnt whittle the story down to under 140 characters. Its way too funny not to include anything.
Mermaid and I were chatting when she shares this little tidbit:
My husband and I have started training for this half marathon. This morning we were going to go out for a run so he tried to wake me up early. I was still half asleep when he was trying to wake me up. The good way.
I told him "Look, we can either run or we can have sex. We cant do both." Which one do you think he chose? The obvious choice!
Afterwards, I go into the kitchen and my son is already there, holding a mug of hot water. He started to put a teabag into it, which is really unusual for him. He normally doesnt drink tea. So I asked him "Honey, are you really going to drink that tea?"
To which, my son replies "Oh no, Mom. It sounded like you were were sick so I thought you may need this."
We came to these conclusions:
1) If her husband hadnt chosen the sex, we would have to revoke his man card.
2) Their son is going to need therapy once he gets old enough to realize what he heard.
There are three classes of people: those who see, those who see when they are shown, and those who do not see.
-- Leondardo da Vinci
From Tiny Ghosts.
No one loves more fiercely than a madman.
-- Kenshiro from Fist of the North Star
Happy Hallmark Day!
Most folks I know dont celebrate this sort of thing in standard fashion. For example, Gi told her husband not to send flowers because she saw it as a waste of money. RH and his wife dont bother with it. They've been married long enough as it is.
Of course, there is the other side of the coin. RG wasnt allowed to go out to play with the rest of us kids. His wife pretty much said he better stay home. Or else. Heh.
Isnt love grand?
Valentine's Day by Linkin Park
To an adolescent, there is nothing in the world more embarrassing than a parent.
-- Dave Barry
This reminds me of someone I know.
Yeah, she told me something similiar.
You can program any man's libido by careful use of the word "naked." Just slip it subtly into the coversation every now and then. Its a scientific fact that if you say the word "naked" three or more times to any man, he has to cross his legs.
-- Sally from Coupling
Here's a reminder to the lads. Valentine's Day is this Saturday.
Doug and I said that we would like to see her naked too. Steve would agree.
Who knows what death is? Maybe life is nothing more than a beam of light passing slowly over our changing faces.
-- Author Unknown
One of the reasons for me being a Linkin Park fan was because of their 2002 cd Reanimation. It was a remix of their current hits into something different, exciting. I knew of one video for Points of Authority, but I never realized they actually made videos for all the songs on cd. That is, until I stumbled on them on You Tube.
Damn, now I'm going to have break out the cd once more.
Wth You by Linkin Park
Oh, you hate your job? Why didnt you say so? There's a support group for that. It's called Everybody and they meet at the bar.
-- Drew Carey
Scott Kurtz recently mentioned the webcomic Least I Can Do and I find it absolutely brilliant! Rayne Summers is a guy cut from the same cloth. Heh.
If Issa wasnt his best friend, he probably would have said the same thing I would: Yeah, baby. I've got a job for you and alot of work to unload.
That's a damn minigun!
-- Pilot from Terminator 2: Judgement Day
Mittens shouldnt have fracked with the dog. Heh.
I would kill for a Nobel Peace Prize.
-- Stephen Wright
Although we lost our match tonight, I was in pretty good spirits. The game was an absolute blast with the wind, rain, and cold. Their best striker worked over our slow defense since we more in an attack formation then defense. Granted we were missing our best defender and striker, but we still learned alot. I cant wait for the next game.
Afterwards, the huge amount of dry cleaning was put away and I wolfed down a ton of chili from Wendy's. While I was stuffing my face, I found the full length video to Placebo's A Song To Say Goodbye. Its not much of a consolation prize, but it still is absolutely brilliant.
My approach is hoping that every player that I've played with, every place that I've been, that in some way, shape or form, I leave my stamp on those people and those places. Thats what I want my legacy to be. The football stuff, thats all gravy.
-- Kurt Warner
I've been a fan of Warner since his days in St. Louis. The fact that he came in as unknown and made an impact on the world has been an inspiration. Through it all, he remains a charitable, devout, humble man.
Well that and he has one hell of a fiery wife. One game when Warner was having a bad day, an Arizona fan began calling the quarterback some not so polite names. At that point, Brenda Warner, turned to the irate fan and said "He's a two time MVP. What have you done?!" The fan promptly shut up.
Now, for the third time, Warner goes into the biggest game in the NFL. The old man of the league marches his troops once more. How could someone not be encouraged?
Good luck Cardinals! Go get some!
UPDATE: That was a great game! It could have gone either way. Its true that defense wins championships because Arizona's defense failed at the worst time. Warner had a decent game, but the interception turned out pretty big. The Cardinals still had a chance except for the collapse on defense.
Mitchell's the man. I'm the idiot. You're the screw-up. And we're all losers. Welcome to Music Town.
-- Joe from Empire Records
I always wondered why some bands make several video versions of their song. For example, U2's song One has at least 3 types that I am aware of. Abit ironic considering the name of the song.
I guess its partly creativity and partly marketing. After all, some different visions appeal to different people.
While I was rummaging around abit, looking for the video to Open Up Your Eyes by Tonic, I stumbled on this version, which I could only call "The Pretty Version."
Of course there is the more known, more popular roller skating version.
I wondered if this one was thought up by some corporate suit in order to make the song more memorable. I guess it worked since its the video I found more often. The band even have it displayed on their site.
It was just one of those silly things that made me go "Hmmm."
You can never correct your work well until you have forgotten it.
-- Voltaire
I posted this long ago and said the name wrong. The song was Polska Gra by the Polish girl band, Queens.
Regardless, this is the real reason why its called The Beautiful Game. Heh.
They could score on me anytime they like. Err... But in a good way.
The quickest way to a man's heart is through his chest.
-- Rosanne Barr
Tonight was the first game of the intermural soccer season. My team, BC United, was matched up one of the AC teams, of which the name escapes me. We just knew that they were good and they were ready. Most of them played in the local leagues around town. Even for a 7 vs 7 squad, we were just hoping for a good outing.
The things we had going for us: a good, experienced goalie and a good, experienced defensive back. Well, that and almost a full roster. Ok, maybe that and their forwards couldnt get back to play defense while we typically had four or five on defense and clogged the passing lanes.
Ok, maybe it was the fact it was the first game of the season and most of their group hadnt worked together in awhile. In our case, we had most of the same group from last year. And we've been playing in almost every scrimmage since last year.
Now I can understand why soccer is called The Beautiful Game. For all the running around and gasping for air, everything still seemed to move in slow motion. You could watch as forwards fought to get in position. The ball sailing as a group fought to head it in a different direction. A pass fired just in the right spot so your team-mate can head the ball in past the unsuspecting keeper.
It became even more beautiful as we won our first match 3-0 against a team that we just wanted to keep the game close.
To show for our effort, we all came away with aches, pains, and a lot of sweat. I took so many bounces off my chest, for a little while there, it appeared as if someone had given me CPR.
But what we really took away from this, was lots and lots of fun. Regardless of the score, both sides gave it their all and left it on the field. Thats all that really matters.
I am a sun, certainly. But he is Dream. They say Death is kinder than he is.
-- Sto-Oa from The Sandman: Endless Nights
I've said in the past that Neil Gaiman has been one of my favorite writers for as long as I can remember. Ever since his stint with the comic books The Sandman and Death: The High Cost Of Living, I've always enjoyed his wit and imagination.
Now another of his stories has been made into a full length movie: Coraline.
Damn, I cant wait. After Neverwhere, Stardust, MirrorMask, and Beowulf, I know I wont be disappointed.
I wonder when American Gods will make it to the big screen.
Serendipity: I'm responsible for nineteen of the twenty top grossing films of all time.
Bethany: Nineteen?
Serendipity: Yeah, the one about the kid? By himself in his house, burglars trying to get in and he fights them off? I had nothing to do with that one. Somebody sold their soul to Satan to get the grosses up on that piece of shit.
-- from Dogma
Mermaid and I are at lunch and somehow the coversation turned to shit. Literally.
We had talked about various videos on YouTube where people had accidents. About the incident where a homeless guy defecated in front of a store. About how a scuba diver let loose in the water.
Yeah, it was really a great topic to have while over food.
But then it reminded me about the Bristol Stool Scale which measures a patient's stool sample based on its form. 
Its just like doctors to figure out exactly how full of shit we really are.
You can't teach people to be lazy. Either they have it or they don't.
-- Dagwood Bumstead
This damn song has been kept going thru my mind today. Guess I was craving cupcakes. Snack attack!
Lazy Sunday by The Lonely Island
Its all about the Hamilton's baby.
People should not be afraid of their governments. Governments should be afraid of their people.
-- V from V for Vendetta
This kept coming into my mind today. Well, that and some very unpolite statements. Heh.
Remember, remember the Fifth of November,
The Gunpowder Treason and Plot,
I can think of no reason
Why the Gunpowder Treason
Should ever be forgot.
You're a woman of many parts, Pussy.
-- James Bond in Goldfinger
Who says classical music doesnt rock? I might have paid more attention in music class if there were girls like this.
Hmmm. Probably not.
Explosive by Bond
There's a fine line between fishing and just standing on the shore like an idiot.
-- Stephen Wright
Here is one of my favorite vids from Weezer. After all, the Muppets will probably be around longer than any of us.
Have fun!
Keep Fishin' by Weezer
You know how much money the average jizz mopper makes per hour?
-- Randel from Clerks
I know the feeling... err... I mean I've heard about such matters. *cough*
Jizz In My Pants by The Lonely Island
Hat tip to Shannon. This is her fault.
Its never too late to have a happy childhood
-- Tom Robbins
Today was the typical lunch time soccer game which I fondly call recess. It was raining. It was cold. The field was muddy.
It was absolutely brilliant.
We ran around in the freezing rain, flopping thru mud, and flying thru puddles. We didnt even want to take a halftime break so that our muscles wouldnt cool down. We were all covered in mud, laughing hysterically. I couldnt even feel my fingers until twenty minutes after we were done playing. People that walked by on the sidewalk were under umbrellas, pointing at us, calling us crazy.
But isnt this what we watch our kids do? Go out. Have fun. Enjoy life. Enjoy their friends. Play.
How does the saying go? Oh yeah...
You dont stop playing because you get old. You get old because you stop playing.
Merlin: It's not for you, Uther. Hearth and home, wife and child.
Uther: To kill and be King. Is that all?
Merlin: Perhaps not even that.
-- from Excalibur
Ever since seeing Excalibur, its been one of my favorite movies and an influence on my imagination. The Arthur legend was always in my memory, but the movie pulled it all together. That and the song O Fortuna has lasted generations long before the film was created.
O Fortuna,
velut luna statu variabilis,
semper crescis aut decrescis;
vita detestabilis nunc obdurat
et tunc curat ludo mentis aciem,
egestatem,
potestatem
dissolvit ut glaciem.
Sors immanis et inanis,
rota tu volubilis,
status malus,
vana salus semper dissolubilis,
obumbrata et velata
michi quoque niteris;
nunc per ludum
dorsum nudum
fero tui sceleris.
Sors salutis
et virtutis michi nunc contraria,
est affectus
et defectus
semper in angaria.
Hac in hora sine mora
corde pulsum tangite;
quod per sortem
sternit fortem,
mecum omnes plangite!
Yes, I do know what the translation is. The Latin seems more fitting.
Don't you think dreams and the Internet are similar? They are both areas where the repressed conscious mind vents.
-- from Paprika
I've been a fan of anime since I was young, but as I grew older, it was harder and harder to find good anime. Time and responsibility became a factor as well as what was available here in the US. There are alot of anime dvds available at your local Best Buy, but the majority of it are tv series aimed towards the teen sector. I may be a kid at heart, but even I have my limitations. So my search for anime dwindled.
Then while flipping channels on the tv, completely by accident, I found one of the best anime movies I had seen in a very long time. The latest full length feature by acclaimed director Satoshi Kon known as Paprika was on. Based on the novel, this film is definately what I have been craving.
Paprika is not meant for kids. Very similiar to Kon's earlier works like Perfect Blue, the story is an intriguing mix of sci-fi, psychology, and mystery. It touches on a variety of questions. What are the differences between adulthood and childhood? Between dreams and reality? Is the person you see in the mirror really you?
Or are you the reflection of them?
Those who danced were thought to be quite insane by those who could not hear the music.
-- Angela Monet
Ever wonder what rock stars do at home?
Well wonder no more. The one and only Cynical Tyrant shows exactly what they do.
She says it was an accident. I think it was to prove that she had more talent than the original artist.
Yes, CT. You rule YouTube and I am one of your peons.
Now there are more overweight people in America than average weight people. So overweight people are now average. Which means you've met your New Year's resolution.
-- Jay Leno
Happy New Year to everyone. Most folks have some sort of resolution for this time of year. But then, how many of them truly follow up on them? Weight loss, more exercise, etc. All of which tend to be forgotten by the second week.
I typically dont have any sort of resolution. I would prefer to have some goal to have done by the end of the year.
My goal for last year was change. Some sort of change. As I've said before, I dont know if I could measure it but I sure can feel it.
This year's goal is to follow the motto of the clothes company, Nike: Just Do It.
For too long I've been sitting here, being way too complacent for my tastes. So now its time to do something. Anything.
So I'll start with the simplest thing. I'm finally updating the blog.
With YouTube having its legal issues, alot of the stuff I like to show isnt allowed. With Blogger's constant changes, using one of their basic templates was a good way to go. So there will be changes being made as time goes by.
I've kept the original in storage, just in case. Besides, old things have this bad habit of coming back around.
Now I just need to stick to my resolut.. err.. goal. Perhaps have a little resolve.
Resolve by Foo Fighters
The Steward
