Monthly Archives: July 2007

Happy 60th Birthday Albert Brooks

Posted on July 22, 2007 by Steve

How fitting that this weekend had back-to-back birthdays of two major comedians on The Simpsons who ad lib their lines; this causes the writers and artists to engineer the episodes around them. It works since Albert Brooks is pretty darned funny, … Continue reading →

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Saturday Night Fever 30 years later

Posted on July 21, 2007 by Steve

I am glad I finally saw this movie now instead of when it was new or during its first 20-25 years of existence. Much like all pieces of Pop Culture, Fever was loved at first then reviled followed by a revival … Continue reading →

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Happy 50th Birthday Jon Lovitz

Posted on July 21, 2007 by Steve

So his post-SNL career hasn’t been fantastic, but that’s the fate for most from the rather unfunny, strained show. I always loved The Critic even if its subject matter was focused on ridiculing movies; it was really about Jay Sherman’s misadventures … Continue reading →

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Remember to tip this driver with tuna

Posted on July 20, 2007 by Steve

What a week for cats courtesy of the New Yorker‘s animated podcast. I only disagree that if a cat did drive a cab, the cat’s aggressiveness would be more subtle. For example, if someone cut off Molly, she’d urinate on the other … Continue reading →

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Sixtieth moon discovered orbiting Saturn

Posted on July 20, 2007 by Steve

Firstly, I only thought Saturn had around 16 moons and since the Cassini probe was launched in 1997, NASA, ESA and ASI (Italian NASA) have found another 44, including the one in this article. I’m no astronomer but when an object … Continue reading →

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Sly Cooper 2 isn’t as exciting as its predecessor

Posted on July 19, 2007 by Steve

Right now the PS3 just doesn’t have any compelling games to justify its price tag and I keep reading/hearing rumors over compatibility issues with PS2 games, namely my Guitar Hero not working. I’m confident there will be a GTA equivalent … Continue reading →

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Would the NRA back cat handgun ownership?

Posted on July 18, 2007 by Steve

Thankfully Wicca has mellowed as she ages, if Molly, Miette and Nemo were introduced to her shortly after she was declawed, I think her behavior would be more rash.

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The Ant Bully

Posted on July 18, 2007 by Steve

Pixar’s A Bug’s Life is still the best of the batch when it comes to animated movies about ants and/or insects. I’m not sure who approved this rather mediocre forary into children’s programming for last last Summer but if it weren’t … Continue reading →

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D&B Expedition 2007, Madison is master of the claw

Posted on July 17, 2007 by Steve

For the last week, my sister-in-law from Dayton Beach is in town with the kids which means, a trip to Dave & Busters—a vacation highlight to them. I think there are a couple in Florida, they’re just not nearby and … Continue reading →

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Happy 55th Birthday Stewart Copeland

Posted on July 16, 2007 by Steve

When I started to seriously get into music as a teenager, the Police was one of my favorite bands so by default, Stewart Copeland was automatically my favorite drummer and usually the guy I’d vote for in polls. My interest … Continue reading →

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This turtle wasn’t hiding in the sewers

Posted on July 16, 2007 by Steve

On our way to pick up the kids to go to D&B, something weird was crossing our street. I pulled over and discovered that it was a turtle! As you can see from the picture, it was quite large, easily … Continue reading →

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The Cheesesteak of Suffering has a new footnote

Posted on July 15, 2007 by Steve

Note: My current writing/posting streak almost ended today but was saved by Philly breaking their winning streak against St. Louis! Friday night, my former college roommate Paul warned me about this painful milestone that finally happened tonight. Now to be fair, … Continue reading →

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Snappy, correct answers to “stupid” questions

Posted on July 14, 2007 by Steve

Here’s a great site that answers a handful of those nagging, rhetorical questions we hear all our lives. Most of them are from the lyrics of familiar songs. Al Jaffe of MAD would be proud. There’s a better explanation here about Mr. Gradgrind … Continue reading →

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Maria Bamford

Posted on July 13, 2007 by Steve

July 12 was another great evening of comedy in Austin with Maria Bamford headlining! You may recognize her from cameos in goofy shows or stand-up appearances over the years but more often for her voice work in the cartoons Catdog, Home Movies, … Continue reading →

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Commentary on excessive iPhone news coverage

Posted on July 13, 2007 by Steve

My friend Bryant found this one-page gag site surrounding the iPhone hubbub. The links on it only go to Google searches, nothing very exciting. The graphic elements are amusing to read once you make the connections in them.

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