If Only This Is How The Government REALLY Worked…

I don’t know about you, but I sure love the idea of the government approving things based on badassness…


Supreme Court Rules Death Penalty Is ‘Totally Badass’


R.I.P. George Carlin

As I’d imagine you’ve heard, George Carlin passed yesterday evening at the age of 71. While I’m sure that many sites will eulogize the man far better than I, I figured I should write something on the site here, even if it’s brief.

I’m sad to say that in the case of Carlin, my introduction to him was not via his standup, but rather his appearance in Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure as Rufus.  Once I did discover his standup, and later his books like Brain Droppings, my mind was blown.

A lot of people enjoy describing Carlin as like a deranged uncle, I like to look at him as the man who made vulgarity intelligent.  There will never be another comedian as risk taking as he, nor as envelope pushing, but in his death, may we remember one thing from his life.

He stayed true to himself and his beliefs until his last breath, and if more people in this would could do the same, the world would be a much better place for it.  Godspeed, George.


Mike Myers: Crazy or Genius?

If I had to arrange a list of favorite films of all time, 1992’s Wayne’s World would have to reign near the top.  Smartly written, quotable, and just a fun watch, it’s just a great movie to get wrapped up in.

Unfortunately, it’s this film that may have created a monster, depending on who you ask.

I’ve long heard rumors over the years that Mike Myers is one of the most difficult people to work for in Hollywood, and this profile piece at EW.com really doesn’t do him any favors.  However, as a biography nerd, it’s a very interesting read.

The piece does pose the question…are the eccentricities and difficulties of most highly-developed people worth the final product?  Keep this in mind while reading the article: The Love Guru, hyped as Myers big return to film, premiered in 4th place to a disappointing $14 Million.


SUPER ART FIGHT - ROUND ONE!

That’s right kids, after the fantastic response to Art Fight on June 1st, we’re coming back to the Ottobar for more arty goodness, this time with a show of our own!

SUPER ART FIGHT will be taking place on September 13th at the Ottobar. Tickets will be just $5 to enter, with the show occurring that afternoon.

Yours truly will be MCing the event, with Jami “Angry Zen Master” Noguchi and Nick “Ghostfreehood” Borkowicz taking their art rivalry to the main stage of the Ottobar, with art like you’ve NEVER SEEN BEFORE.

That’s not all, though!

This Saturday, Nick and Jami will be creating the poster for this event in an art jam, to be filmed for the web (and possibly streamed live AS IT HAPPENS).  We’ll have copies of this poster on hand at the show, along with…I kid you not…SUPER ART FIGHT TOYS. Yep. No lie.

More details to come for the show, including the official website and details on how YOU can get involved in the proceedings, but mark your calendars now and GET READY FOR ARTFIIIIIIGHTTTTTTTTTTTT!


I Never Thought I’d Pray For Nutty Professor 3…

I’m sure by now, you’ve been masochistic enough to sit through a trailer for this summer’s Eddie Murphy abortion shitfest crap-in-a-sack film Meet Dave.

If you haven’t heard about it yet, here’s the plot in a nutshell…

A group of tiny aliens, lead by one played by Eddie Murphy, pilot a human body replica….that looks like Eddie Murphy.

Yes, Eddie Murphy piloting Eddie Murphy.

And if that wasn’t enough to sell you, 20th Century Fox is staging a promotional stunt of a lifetime…

THE EDDIE MURPHY GIANT HEAD TOUR!

Seriously, look at that thing!

The giant head of the fallen comedic star will be spreading it’s hate across America, before arriving in Times Square. Where it will be presumably be beaten by hispanic children, which mistake it as a pinata.

Seriously, Eddie…couldn’t you have called it a career after Norbit?

Thanks to Onion’s AV Club for insuring future nightmares.