i've been thinking.....

a web site devoted to tattooed bananas.

hehe!

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Harry Potter star ready to show the world his Nimbus 2000.

"Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe will strip off for his London stage debut as a psychologically disturbed stable boy in "Equus". Radcliffe will play Alan Strang, a stable boy who is interviewed by a psychiatrist after he blinds six horses with a metal spike. In Peter Shaffer's controversial play, the role requires the actor to ride naked on his horse. "This is an extraordinary play and, yes, there is a scene of nudity in it, but that's not what the play is about," said Radcliffe's publicist Vanessa Davies."

i'm petrified!
read here.

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and finally, some of todays issues in sex.


are you hankering for a sweet? are you also having so issues in the bedroom? then head down to the local ice cream parlor and get a dish of viagra ice cream. NO JOKE.
"I’ve been to the same gelati place in Vancouver a number of times. I got curious so after trying it I did ask them about it, and they admitted to me that it’s basically Limoncello gelati dyed blue."

more.







sex in space. ever thought about it? i haven't, but apparently

"Sex in space would likely be "hotter and wetter" than on Earth, because in zero-G there is no natural convection to carry away body heat. Also, scientists have found that people tend to perspire more in microgravity. The moisture associated with sexual congress could pool as floating droplets."

and many others have much to say on the subject. a quite amusing post.

that's it for today kids.

later.

more from the daily show

best part of this is the mac/pc reference.

enjoy.

arrrrrrr top story

stephen colbert and jon steward having their nightly check-in at the end of the daily show.

only stephen is dressed and speaking like a pirate.

prepare to laugh.

pete doherty

ok. i have a secret obsession/crush on pete doherty (formerly of The Libertines and "currently" of Babyshambles).

i don't ever talk about him here, but rest assured that many an e-mail has been sent regarding this young, tragic rock star ;)

so i came across this article on the modern age today. i honest to god nearly LOST it.

i HATE paris hilton (sorry michele).

but this is just HYSTERICAL.

i'm sorry if no one but me finds this even slightly interesting. admittedly you'd have to know who both pete doherty and paris hilton are to care even slightly.

"Paris Hilton feels sorry for Pete Doherty.

The socialite admits she feels pity for the troubled Babyshambles rocker, who previously dated supermodel Kate Moss, and wishes he could beat his crippling addiction to heroin.
She told More magazine: "I feel bad for Pete Doherty. It's upsetting how friends can let him do that to himself. Kate Moss is trying to help him. She 's scared for him." "

it just boggles my mind that paris would feel the need to publicly comment on his life. sigh.

something more exciting posted tomorrow, promise.

egg-vertising

this is NOT a joke.

from the new york times.

"starting in september, CBS plans to start using a new place to advertise its fall television lineup: your breakfast.

The network plans to announce today that it will place laser imprints of its trademark eye insignia, as well as logos for some of its shows, on eggs — 35 million of them in September and October. CBS’s copywriters are referring to the medium as “egg-vertising,” hinting at the wordplay they have in store.

Some of their planned slogans: “CSI” (“Crack the Case on CBS”); “The Amazing Race” (“Scramble to Win on CBS”); and “Shark” (“Hard-Boiled Drama.”). Variations on the ad for its Monday night lineup of comedy shows include “Shelling Out Laughs,” “Funny Side Up” and “Leave the Yolks to Us.”

George Schweitzer, president of the CBS marketing group, said he was hoping to generate some laughter in American kitchens. “We’ve gone through every possible sad takeoff on shelling and scrambling and frying,” he said, adding, “It’s a great way to reach people in an unexpected form.”"


i guess i'll be checking my refrigerator to know what shows to watch this fall.

HYSTERICAL.

hooooooooooooot :(

you know its too hot when items like "the personal cooling system version 2.0" start to sound appealing to me as i watch late night tv.


"When it's blazingly hot, don't you dread leaving the air-conditioned comfort of your home? Maybe you've tried an ice-soaked towel around your neck — but that's nothing compared to the long-lasting, total-body comfort of our Personal Cooling System™. It's the best way to stay comfortable — and avoid heat stress — when walking, mowing, gardening, watching sports or concerts — just about any activity, anywhere.

Our wearable invention houses a patented, miniature evaporative-cooling system. Just fill with a few ounces of water, place around your neck and switch it on: A quiet motor drives a tiny fan that creates evaporative cooling; flexible sides hold aluminum cooling plates against your neck — and your entire body enjoys up to four hours of relief. What's more, the fan inside adds even more cooling by directing a gentle breeze over the back of your neck. Comes with 2-oz. water bottle for on-the-go refilling.

It's trim and lightweight: the sleek body weighs just 10 oz. empty; 14 oz. filled. Runs on one AA battery (order separately). One-year warranty. Select silver or cobalt blue. Created by Sharper Image Design®."

yeah....THAT has started to sound like a good idea....
be worried for me.

what part of beer don't you understand?

now maybe its because i'm not a HUGE beer drinker, but i really just don't get this.

Hip, glamorous and oh so adult. The Japanese have come up with Kidsbeer, a soft drink that looks like real beer, complete with the foam.



Satoshi Tomoda, president of the beverage maker, said: "Children copy and mimic adults. If you get this drink ready on such occasions as events and celebrations attended by kids, it would make the occasions even more entertaining. The Kidsbeer label captures a nostalgic mood as it was modeled after classic beer labels."

what's the best part you ask? why the advertising slogan of course.

it reads:

"Even kids cannot stand life unless they have a drink."

more can be found here, here or here.

nothing

as some of you may know, one of my favorite things to do on sundays is drink coffee and spend the afternoon doing nothing....and then of course link you to things i deem important or amusing.

so here it is, the newest installment of nothing.


Arrested Development.
why is it that i always discover wonderful things after they've come to an end. arrested development seasons 1 and 2 consumed my life for one wonderful weekend. but the show was cancelled. WHY did i wait to watch it until after it was cancelled. for shame karen.

if you have not yet seen this wonderful show go out and rent the first season. its very worth it.

david cross as tobias is BRILLIANT!
here is a link to a youtube of him ranting about the cancellation of the show. click me!

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moving on, is anyone else bothered by the mac/pc commercials? if so check out this from best week ever.

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and finally, i'll close with new york's most expensive cocktail.

it is called the Duvet Platinum Passion and costs $1500.00 a glass.

the details.
"Created by Duvet’s head mixologist Brendan, the Platinum Passion is a creative take on the classic French 75. It is neither for the faint of liver nor the faint of wallet. The exclusive L’ésprit de Courvoisier (approx. $6,000/bottle), the essential heart of the drink, contains a blend of the rarest, oldest and finest cognacs dating as far back as the day of Napoleon. Albeit, one of his better days.

After being mixed with Brendan’s special syrup - an infusion of passion fruit blended with imported Australian wettle, forest berries and wild flower honey, which he simmers for two days in brown sugar before it is chilled and strained - the drink is polished off with the smooth, buttery taste of the world-renowned Ruinart champagne.

As you may or may not know, Ruinart is the world’s oldest champagne producer and is only imported by the case ($20,000 per case).

According to Duvet, the true virtue of the drink lies in the force of delicate flavors, such as old port wine, coffee beans, and the smoke of a fine cigar that combine with dense sweet fragrances like hot fruit cakes with cinnamon, dry apricot and honey to create a very rich, complex, yet fresh and well matured taste. The drink is served in a frosted champagne flute and garnished with a flawless white orchid. "

my favorite part:
"Since its Valentine’s Day introduction in 2005, only 4 have been purchased (and assuredly enjoyed)."

anyone wanna buy me one? :)

source: pocket change

p.s. happy birthday jack white!

more fun on myspace

rupert murdoch, owner of myspace, has his own myspace page!

really!!

ok, not REALLY, but its pretty damn funny.

click HERE.

i'll admit it. i hate myspace. well, maybe not hate, but i strongly dislike it. i understand the benefits to stalking people on it and that it can be fun, but its just not for me.

however i do sorta get why bands use it....the exposure can be amazing. just look at what it did for one of my favorites arctic monkeys.

well it seems someone else has my sense of humor about these sorts of things.

enter the new most hyped-over "band" Hope Against Hope.



slowly but surely people flocked to their myspace page as news about this great new indie band spread around the net. people were clamoring to see them live and hear new music.

"After just four weeks, Hope Against Hope had a devoted fanbase. Alan McGee - once a member of Tony Blair's Creative Industry Taskforce, and the man who discovered Oasis and the Libertines - even offered them a gig at his influential Death Disco club night."

There was just one....tiny little problem. The band is fake.

"Hope Against Hope are a scam, a spoof indie band "with no talent whatsoever" invented by Q magazine in order to prove that the Rupert Murdoch-owned site is now just another cog in the older industry phenomenon of hype."

So hilarious! i love it!

check out the rest of that article here.

and be sure to visit hope against hope's myspace page and tell the boys how great their fake music is :) here.

conservatives have iPods too!!

i recently came across "Rockin' the Right: The 50 Greatest Conservative Rock Songs" by John J. Miller, posted on the National Review's web site.

i suggest everyone go take a look, RIGHT NOW! its hilarious.

a few highlights. my comments are in red.

"On first glance, rock ’n’ roll music isn’t very conservative. you don't say! It doesn’t fare much better on second or third glance (or listen), either. shocking! Neil Young has a new song called “Let’s Impeach the President.” Last year, the Rolling Stones made news with “Sweet Neo Con,” another anti-Bush ditty damn those anti-Bush DITTIES... But some rock songs really are conservative — and there are more of them than you might think. do go on!...

What makes a great conservative rock song? yes, what indeed? The lyrics must convey a conservative idea or sentiment, such as skepticism of government or support for traditional values. two excellent conservative ideas or sentiments. And, to be sure, it must be a great rock song well duh!...

In several cases, the musicians are outspoken liberals. what! Others are notorious libertines. monstrous...

It would have been easy to include half a dozen songs by both the Kinks and Rush, but we’ve made an effort to cast a wide net. phew. Who ever said diversity isn’t a conservative principle? seriously?!

So here are NR’s top 50 conservative rock songs of all time... In the end, though, we hope you’ll admit that it’s a pretty cool playlist for your iPod." because its always about the iPod.

some of my favorites from the list....

3. “Sympathy for the Devil,” by The Rolling Stones
Don’t be misled by the title; this song is The Screwtape Letters of rock. The devil is a tempter who leans hard on moral relativism — he will try to make you think that “every cop is a criminal / And all the sinners saints.” What’s more, he is the sinister inspiration for the cruelties of Bolshevism: “I stuck around St. Petersburg / When I saw it was a time for a change / Killed the czar and his ministers / Anastasia screamed in vain.”

6. “Gloria,” by U2.
Just because a rock song is about faith doesn’t mean that it’s conservative. But what about a rock song that’s about faith and whose chorus is in Latin? That’s beautifully reactionary: “Gloria / In te domine / Gloria / Exultate.”

7. “Revolution,” by The Beatles.
“You say you want a revolution / Well you know / We all want to change the world . . . Don’t you know you can count me out?” What’s more, Communism isn’t even cool: “If you go carrying pictures of Chairman Mao / You ain’t going to make it with anyone anyhow.” (Someone tell the Che Guevara crowd.)

17. “Stay Together for the Kids,” by Blink 182
A eulogy for family values by an alt-rock band whose members were raised in a generation without enough of them: “So here’s your holiday / Hope you enjoy it this time / You gave it all away. . . . It’s not right.”

28. “Janie’s Got a Gun,” by Aerosmith.
How the right to bear arms can protect women from sexual predators: “What did her daddy do? / It’s Janie’s last I.O.U. / She had to take him down easy / And put a bullet in his brain / She said ’cause nobody believes me / The man was such a sleaze / He ain’t never gonna be the same.”

50. “Stand By Your Man,” by Tammy Wynette.
Hillary trashed it — isn’t that enough? If you’re worried that Wynette’s original is too country, then check out the cover version by Motörhead.

so yes. anyway. there are many others. go look.

so hysterical.