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Monthly Archives: November 2013
Starship quiz
Not bad, I got nine out of 10. I didn’t expect to ace it since this is a British news site. Let me know what your score is. Click here!
An endangered species
I spotted one of these on our recent vacation because I don’t recall seeing any around Austin anymore. They probably have them in Las Vegas due to international calls on a cell phone being ridiculously overpriced.
Posted in Pictures, Science & Technology
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RIP: Marcia Wallace
Marcia’s passing must’ve slipped through while I was out sick last week because her B-list character on The Simpsons was critical to its success. The show just won’t be the same without her voice for the long-suffering Mrs. Krabappel. I haven’t … Continue reading
Posted in Diversions, Obituary, TV
Tagged Cartoons, Comedy, Overdue Story, The Simpsons
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Relatively “old” Buzzfeed article on Austin needing some clarity
Let me give a quick clarification on this article since its author is full of crap, like anyone who visits my city and thinks she has it down after spending a week at SXSW. Tacos, yes. Tacodeli is OK, only … Continue reading
Gravity: Worth Seeing
Gravity deserves every nickel it has earned despite the October 2013 competition being rather weak. Director Alfonso Cuarón provides a non-stop, 90-minute terror-filled experience from Dr. Ryan Stone’s perspective. What begins as the final day of a routine shuttle mission to repair … Continue reading
Feel the sting of the Monarchs!
Good thing I have this to wear during hockey time while I’m awaiting the DVDs of The Venture Brothers‘ fifth season. I didn’t catch any episodes on cable so anybody who blurts spoilers I will sic Brock Samson on! My … Continue reading
Marvel Comics, the Untold Story by Sean Howe
The sequel to 2011’s rather unexciting Thor is due to debut in a week so I’m finally getting off my procrastinating fanny to discuss this more interesting book I finished months ago. Normally I’m a bigger DC fan and I find Marvel’s … Continue reading
November is 2013 is Shatsgiving
In less than three weeks, Somara and I will be meeting William Shatner at Austin’s Wiz World. One of the ultimate wedding anniversary presents a couple nerds can give each other! This year’s convention has numerous great guests too. I’m … Continue reading
Nice spin on an old breakup cliche
Spotted at Pinballz recently.
Posted in Funny Ones, Shirts
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