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October 2009

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Random Fact Of The Month

Friday, 30. October 2009, 19:37:19

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They say that we learn something new every day.
But what happens if, one day, you awake, and you find there's nothing to be learned?
Who will teach you?
Who will lead you?
In the name of all that is stupid and pointless in this world of necessity and streets paved with crap, just who shall push you facefirst into a pool of sludgy brown knowledge? Who will forcefeed you your spoonful of needed randomosity? WHO?!
Fear not, citizens, for Kimmie shall provide for one whole day, twelve times a year!

October's Fact:
The only state in the USA to never have had an earthquake...

Is North Dakota.

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Film Review Of The Month

Tuesday, 27. October 2009, 09:08:53

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Motion pictures are an ingenious invention. Especially the old black-and-whites. Imagine all the planning that went into wardrobe and makeup to achieve the hues of grey desired for each shot!
Anyway, film, movie, talkie, whatever you wanna call it, it's a moving picture with words. We watch, sometimes to learn, but mostly to escape into fiction.
Most people know that we watch movies somewhat later than release day - we wait until DVD release, and sometimes a long time after that.

October's movie:
What's it called? Tropic Thunder.

Who's in it? Amongst others, Robert Downey Jr, Jack Black and Ben Stiller.
What's it about? Well, it's a movie about a movie. The actors play actors who are shooting for war movie. They are thrust into deep jungle to get deep into character, but something goes mightily awry. They are convinced all is status quo and that the things happening around them are all scripted...
What's good about it? The "adverts" had me in fits, the editing is well done, there's a pretty big budget for effects and the acting is superb as far as comedy goes. It's a strange movie, but hilarious.
What's bad about it? Well, there are a few cameo appearances I thought were pretty weak. Also, the story gets a little thin at times, but the majority of the actors really do shine through.
So, should I see it? Unless you don't like to laugh, or hate strong language, yes. I'm sorry I've not gone into more detail - it's a difficult film to describe without ruining some part of it - it's really something you need to see for yourself.

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Being Mean To Rosie

Friday, 23. October 2009, 19:37:51

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WANT! Of The Month

Tuesday, 20. October 2009, 21:56:15

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We are greedy creatures. We seek happiness through many materialistic forms - some opt for attire, some prefer media, others beauty products, gadgets, food... You name it, someone gets way too happy from it. Sometimes the type of thing we've been lusting over can change, depending on our mood, our requirements, or even... The month. (Hyuk, hyuk)

October's WANT!

I know what you're thinking.
It's not a toy.
No, it's not a game.
It's a remote control! :happy: .
Fully programmable via infrared, you can "teach" up to 9 commands from your existing remotes into set kinetic actions - swish away to your heart's content and all that.
Thing is, it costs £50, so it could well be just a WANT! for a very, very long time.
Probably take a long time to remember what motion you programmed for each command too, but...

Seriously, it's fucking cool.
:D

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Word Of The Month

Thursday, 15. October 2009, 18:40:08

Words are an integral part of our lives. We use them to communicate with others, and do to this, we need to learn.
Whether we splatter our words across someones face in weather-forecast glory, smash our heads into our keyboards with unbound typed fury or use safer, saner methods of conversation, expanding one's vocabulary is something I think we should all aim to do, so we may convey our emotions and describe things to others more fluidly.
I have taken it upon myself to teach you. It is your decision to learn, and yours only.
Are you sitting comfortably?
No?
What do you want, princess, a gilded cushion for your dainty chapped cheeks? Fucking tough!!
Anyway, I'll begin.

Okay, so what's the word? Bumblesquat.
How do you pronounce it? Bum-bull-sk-wott.
What does it mean? Well, this is where it gets interesting. "Bumblesquat" is actually a mispronunciation of the word, "Bumbasquat", a word invented by a comedy tv show as an alternative to the word of its origin, "Bumbaclat," which is your basic exclamation word, as you would use "shit!", "geez!", "argh!" et cetera. I use the mispronunciation of the made-up version because I modify all possible swears for Grum-friendly use.
In what context do you use it? Well, I pretty much explained it, but mainly I actually use it as a form of insult, ie:
"What did you do that for, you bumblesquat?"
"I told him to leave it but he just wouldn't listen. I know, he's such a bumblesquat!"
But it's more commonly used as an exclamation.
So, next time you're around swear-sensitive peoples and you stub a toe or drive a clawhammer through your eye by accident, you may find yourself with a new word to your "safe-swear" vocabulary.
Or not.
Bumblesquat.
(Hey, that rhymes)
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Go away now.
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Out Of Touch

Saturday, 10. October 2009, 22:34:03

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So, shocking news for us, when watching Season 4 Part 2 of Supernatural a few weeks ago, we learned that Kim Manners passed away in January. January! I was rather shocked at this news, the man has been responsible for so many popular tv shows... Most known probably being The X-Files.
That guy was responsible for many of my hours lost in a truly enjoyable show... Tv just won't be the same.

I know I'm a little behind in the world of tv - My regular readers know that wait for whatever we watch to come out on DVD before we see it.
Today, Season 4 of My Name Is Earl finally drops through the door, and we're three discs in before I realise that "The Final Season" is printed everywhere, all over the box and all the discs. The bastards have cancelled it!

So many interesting shows have been cancelled in the last few years...
Pushing Daisies, a charmingly delightful black comedy that only made it 2 seasons, Dead Like Me, another really intriguing 2 season show cut short (there is a film I've yet to see) and Arrested Development, the offbeat, irreverent comedy I've fallen in love with made it to season 3 before being axed (thankfully they were notified and were able to finish it - and there's also a film due for this) to name but a few.

Yet, stupid reality shows full of barely talented morons and sob stories are going season after season.

I'm out of touch with the media, news-wise. Perhaps even in taste? Or is that the network executives? Or just the general population..?

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For Rosie

Friday, 9. October 2009, 19:56:34

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As you know, I cut my hair. Well, I cut it again. And again. Over a foot of hair has gone :lol: so...
One photo of lopsided hair for Rosie:

And one just for Clint.

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Crazy Man At The Door

Friday, 9. October 2009, 17:21:12

Ok, so we were just sitting here, playing Left 4 Dead, when someone knocked at the door. I decided to answer and was greeted by a scruffy man with an Ipsos Mori clipboard and identity badge.
He introduces himself on behalf of Ipsos Mori and the BBC, and asks if I'd mind taking a survey about listening to the radio.
I tell him I never listen to the radio - that is a truth - and he says that it's okay, it's all part of the research. So I say "okay".
Mik comes to the door and the man fills him in. He asks if our block of flats is student accommodation - I tell him it is strictly no students.
So, he says "I'll leave this with you, and pick it up on Monday then?" proffering a paper booklet - the survey.
"Yes, that's fine," I say, and smile.
He then asks which of us will be filling it in, seeing as they need the age and sex of the person.
Mik and I look at each other, and we audibly come to the decision that it doesn't really matter, we'll figure it out when we fill it in. I go to take the form and he pulls it back.
The man then looks... Well, like his feelings are hurt, raises his hand and says, "No, it's fine. I can see you're not really interested!" has a face like I just shot his dog or something, and walks off!
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