You so crazy. (I can't believe I had just one more of those in me). I wonder how anyone takes Power Girl seriously as a superhero or even the literary character she is? Someone went to all the trouble to create a cousin (or whatever relation she is) for Superman. They gave her strength and flight abilities like Superman and then they made her costume so form fitting and her breasts so awkwardly huge that its the first (and sometimes only) thing anyone notices about her. That little cleavage viewing window in the middle of her chest does nothing to hide the twins. She bitches at you for looking but you HAVE TO. It would be impolite NOT to stare. And I bet she has 'caught' everyone male and some female heroes catching a peek every now and then. Hell, even Batman deduced that they 'are real and they are spectacular'. Every single drawing of her accentuates that ONE (or in this case two) feature. Is there an edict at DC Comics that you MUST make her so top heavy? Would a reduction to a lower cup size ruin the appeal of the character? I think of the strangest things early in the morning.
I realized something today. Until I can figure out how to add multiple pictures to my blog through Picasa I am limited to one pic per post. (Again with the alliteration - how do I do it?) So one of my favorite traditions 'FIVE FOR CATURDAY' will have to become the 'LOL Cat of the Day'. I also have to retire 'From the Files of the Cave of Coolness' for the same reason. Damn, that was the best way to use cool images that didn't necessarily fit when looking for something to illustrate a post. I hope you bitches appreciate the struggle I go through just to create a decent product. You are lucky I am a problem solver - a MexiCAN and not a MexiCAN'T. (Actually I am not Mexican but I do have a sombraro and enjoy the Speedy Gonzales cartoon. That Speedy...he so crazy.)
Topless Robot was right. I never really noticed before that all three of these immigrants who joined the Super Friends did so without their pants. WTF? Why not just color the legs the same color as their tops? The way they are now is just creepy. Next thing they will give them a van to cruise around in. Bare legs went out back in the Silver Age. In the comics I always felt bad for Robin when he and Batman were doing a stakeout outside during a winter storm. Hell, he didn't even have socks on, just those fruity elf shoes. He was just asking for a 'soaker' and possibly frostbite.
Like I needed ANOTHER reason to hate these guys. Well boys, time to man up and shoot anything speaking German or wearing that armband be they human or dino. The following game looks fun. But only if I can ride me a T-Rex double agent into a whole division of similarly armored creatures. I would also like my own team of Velociraptors because those are deadly little bastards with a mean streak a mile wide. They just don't care who they hurt. In fact they enjoy it.
I was fortunate today to get to see the first two episodes of the new series from STARZ called 'Spartacus, Blood and Sand'. Easy comparisons to the recent film '300' are no accident. Both use a slow motion technique and green screens to the fullest. It allows the viewer to watch blood spurt and limbs fly to almost balletic effect. Violence is seen in this cable series in ways that would not be allowed on Network TV. I was glad that the creators didn't hold back on the mayhem. The battle scenes are spectacular but remember that I thought '300' was one of the best action movies I have seen in years so I am an easy sell.
The story gets going quickly. Romans have come asking for an alliance with the Greek city state of Thrace against an enemy who has raided Thracian villages in the past. With assurances that the Romans would help them kill every single one of these invaders, the Thracians join with Rome. Seems like an good arrangement doesn't it? It would be like the USA teaming up with Holland to fight Denmark. Only these pacts never quite turn out as one would expect.
Given a choice between leaving the battle and staying to fight, Spartacus is too proud to give anything less than his body and blood to the oath he has made with the Romans. And like has been said many times - such pride always goes before the fall. After an arguement with the Roman commander, Spartacus leaves and returns home to his wife. However, the 'shadow of Rome is vast' and soon husband and wife are seperated and made slaves.
We wouldn't have a story or a hero to root for if he wasn't put through the hell that Spartacus endures. Like Maximus in 'Gladiator' his steps are leading him to the Coliseum of Rome and gladiatorial combat. All the while dreaming of returning home to the woman he loves. His only hope lies in the 'mob' the common people of Rome. The motto every gladiator follows is a simple one - 'win the crowd and you win your freedom'.
In real history, there was a slave revolt within the Roman Empire. Roman historians write that it was lead by a slave and former gladiator named Spartacus. This revolt was crushed by Rome but not without significant cost and disruption to the Empire.
It wouldn't be a story set in the time of the Roman Empire without political intrigue and betrayals. It is interesting to note that the 'games' were set up to not only entertain the populace (give them bread and circuses) but to secure their votes/approval. And exciting spectacle was essential if you were an ambitious politician and wanted to rise up the ranks. Even wars were fought to pad their resumes. Not too far removed from the sideshow politics is in our modern times. Hell I would love to see Sarah Palin and Hillary Clinton fight it out to the death. Can you imagine the ratings?
This show is not as good or as historically accurate as the miniseries 'Rome' (it is not meant to be) but can stand proudly beside that HBO series as its lusty, angry, violent cousin. I found the story to be engaging with cool characters to follow. It had more blood splatter per minute than any ten shows so the demographic that this kind of program appeals to will not be disappointed. And for the ladies there are lots of hairy, grubby alpha males for them to fantasize about.
Survivor - I am just lovin' Russell these days. If anyone deserves to win its him. His finding of not one, not two but THREE immunity idols is without precedent. He has singlehandedly kept his old tribe together and brought Shambo into the fold. This had the effect of turning FOA FOA from a week tribe that we all thought Galue would pick off one by one to a real powerhouse in this game. John was brilliant in the way he first voted with his old Galue tribe mates against Natalie, a move that led to a tie between Laura and Natalie. In the re-vote he jumped ship and voted out Laura, one of the strongest remaining players. As individual strategy goes it was one of the smartest moves I have seen ever on this show. Now GALUE will be voted off one by one and John can ride it out to the end. The look on idiot Ben's face when Laura's torch was snuffed out was such a sweet moment for me. He can 'see the train a comin', comin' round the bend' and he is tied to the tracks.
Project Runway - As much as I totally despise Arina for being the cold hearted bitch that she is, I have to give her props for being the most skilled designer in this cycle. She was never in the bottom two and even won a couple of times. She will show a more coherent collection tonight and she will win. Carol-Hannah will be a strong second only for the fact that she doubts her talent too much and often adds more embellishments to her garments than she needs to.
South Park - One question - "DO YOU PEE IN THE POOL?" Actually the question SHOULD be - "DO ANYONE NOT PEE IN THE POOL?" That question was at the heart of this weeks episode and did not disappoint. This show is getting stronger each week for me. They know their characters so well. Cartman's song lamenting that fact that his 'water park' is being ruined by minorities is a topical jab at the 'tea-baggers' and Lou Dobbs who think and preach that 'foreigners' and a black President are ruining America.
I saw this image a few days ago and it got me thinking about the new 'Resident Evil' movie currently in production in Toronto. I am so hoping they follow through from the end of 'Resident Evil - Apocalypse' and give us 100 Alices (all looking identical to Milla Jovovich) dedicated to the total destruction of the stinkin' Umbrella Corporation.
Each Alice should have a distinctive look different from everyone else. They all use different weapons depending on what they are comfortable with. Some use guns, others use knives or throwing stars or swords or hammers or chainsaws. You could get really creative with this part and show a dozen different ways to kill a zombie. Some would be expert pilots, or bomb makers or infiltration specialists. Each one taking a part of the original Alice's skill set and focusing on that part to contribute to the team.
All the 'Alices' know they are clones of the original. There is something in their DNA that that allows them to recognize who the true 'Alice' is.
Of course they would all dress differently and act differently the longer they are out of the growth tank. Each would develop different personalities depending on their experiences. Some would be shy while others super aggressive. Some would use their sex to get what they want and still others would 'worship' the first Alice (or Alice Prime as I would call her) as a god. This small group (maybe ten or so) would function as her private strike force and bodyguards. Some might even turn against the other 'Alices' all together because they are resentful of Alice Prime's status as the 'first among many'.
The costumes they wear would be influenced by their personalities and their experiences. One may wear a golden face mask after her features are damaged in an attack on one of the Umbrella Corporation's facilities. The possibilities are endless.
People without a sense of humor Not constantly being the center of attention Broken clocks and watches Bad wine Shoes that you can’t dance in People who talk slowly People that walk too slow Pessimistic individuals Addicted people Broken technology
A woman recently purchased a roll of this wrapping paper at a dollar store because she liked the pattern. Upon closer inspection she had a 'WTF?' moment. Apparently this paper came from China who I guess don't read much history. It may be a benevolent symbol in some parts of Asia but I don't see it catching on big here in North America. Call me old fashioned but the SWASTIKA will not be making a comeback. Like little Hitler moustaches, its time has come and gone.
That tuba may sound good underwater, but on dry land you are just annoying me with your non-stop renditions of Polka hits. You do realize that people try to sleep in on Sundays? Cut it out or I am gonna have to come down to the parking lot and bitch slap your boneless ass all the way back to the ocean. Thanks to Brian B for sending me this image. We'll take it from here kid.
I love this painting. I wish I knew the artist. I suspect it comes from the Dutch Masters. They did amazing things with light and shadow combining the elements into an almost photo-realistic portrait.
Painted in 1833, the portrait depicts the execution of the young Jane Grey (1537 - 54) who was nominated by her cousin Edward VI to be England's next Protestant monarch. However, the Catholic Mary I, who had a greater claim to the throne (she was Edward's sister and Henry VIII's eldest daughter), had other plans. After reigning for only nine days, Lady Jane was deposed by Mary and was executed the following year. It is the purely tragic figure of Jane that keeps her memory alive in the British conscience - she was young, intelligent and a political pawn whose destiny was out of her control.
The painting shows a blindfolded Lady Jane about to be executed in one of the chambers of the Tower of London. She is being led to the block by Sir John Brydges who was Lieutenant of the Tower at the time. The executioner stands to the right of the painting and two grieving ladies-in-waiting are to the left. One of the women is on her knees, the other has her back to the audience, hands plaintively pressed against the wall in despair. Under the block is a mound of hay ready to soak up the blood of the young executee.
I love the music of Garbage. This is one of their very weidest videos for the song 'Push It'. I love the guy in the suit with the lightbulb for a head. Always thought it would be an awesome Halloween costume. This band has the kind of name that you could use to do a great 'Who's On First' type gag.
Dad - "What are you listening to?" Me - "Garbage" Dad - "I know its garbage but what is the name of the group?" Me - "Garbage" Dad - "No No No, I can hear it's garbage. I prefer Conway Twitty myself. But what do these guys call themselves?" Me - "Garbage" Dad - "I give up. Do you know who plays first base?" Me - "Who plays first base." Dad - "That's what I am asking you. Who is the guy on first base?" Me - "Exactly"
I totally agree with Ben about this picture. Seeing Obama on the Great Wall of China is very cool. The way he so easily fits into any environment and situation inspires me. He doesn't project the 'vibe' of 'the ugly American". Confident and cool is what I like in a world leader. You can trust that he can build strong relations with other nations and not embarrass the country, unlike the last dimwit who was President. The way he pays homage to and respects other cultures comes from his belief that he is NOT better than everyone else. Humility goes such a long way in this world and the U.S. especially needs friends more than they need enemies. While the Bush Doctrine alienated, The Obama Doctrine tries to bring people together. That more than anything fills me with hope.
"Manny's thinks his dad is Superman. In reality he is a total flake. The only thing he has in common with Superman is that they both landed in this country illegally."
I was RIGHT! Everything that happened was drug induced and only existed in Six's mind and the minds of everyone in the Village. The Village reflected the guilt Six felt for finding the people Number 2 needed to further the experiments in conciousness that were started by Number Two's wife. What a beautifully cool 'mindf***' the whole endevour turned out to be.
Michael/Six thus becomes, THE ONE - the new representation of Number Two whose job it is to continue the 'safe' world of the Village many damaged people need. The Village is a resting place for those needing inner peace from the chaos of the real world.
Aside from always being vigilant and prepared for the attack of the aliens or the zombies or the alien zombies I try to learn all I can about every subject that interests me. I also fight the never ending struggle against the octopus scourge for YOU fool. So don't judge me like Ice Bear judges me... and boy does she judge me. My new avatar represents my hope to one day be Prince of the Tigers complete with appropriate medals and awards.
