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The duck noodle soup at Thai Ginger in Seattle - I know ducks are cute, but they taste good. When it comes right down to it, I'm a carnivore who likes his food to suffer a bit. I just pretend I'm eating Daffy Duck and not Donald. -posted 8.4.04

Citizen Vince - Jess Walter's forthcoming mystery novel. Jess is a friend of mine, and I'd tell people that I liked the book even if I didn't. But I loved this book. It makes me jealous. I've been trying for years to write a great mystery novel set in Eastern Washington
and one of my friends did it. The bastard! If Quentin Tarantino could
actually write and direct a movie with a recognizable human emotion, this is the kind
of book he would adapt. Rumor has it Jess is going to write and direct the movie himself. All hail Jess! -posted 8.4.04

And speaking of Quentin Tarantino, Kill Bill Vol. 1 & 2 were tragically bad. And for all you university professors out there (and I know a few) who are teaching these movies as feminist power epics, you are full of crap. I could learn more about human beings by riding Disneyland's "Spinning Teacups" than by watching these bloody, violent, racist, misogynistic, borderline personality disorder crap blender flicks posing as art. They are callow, puerile, monumentally unfunny, overrated piss water. Don't think I'm a prude, if you want blood and gore with heart, read the comic book series Wake the Dead. Or, if you want to watch a true piece of violent revenge art check out The Bourne Supremacy. Or read the Dumas classic Count of Monte Cristo. Somebody needs to tell Tarantino that revenge is a dish best served with talent. -posted 8.4.04

What Not To Wear on The Learning Channel - Well not as good as Queer Eye, this show does feature Carmindy, the makeup expert with 70s hair. I have a huge crush on Carmindy. (Carmindy and Kyan forever!) And "What Not To Wear" features the 360 degree mirror, which will make you realize that nobody knows what their ass looks like in a poor fitting pair of jeans. -posted 8.4.04

Freaks and Geeks limited edition set on DVD - I had a marathon viewing. The moments of teenage life depicted were so painful and true that I had to cover my head with a blanket and just listen. My wife had to flee the room at one point, it was so painful. -posted 4.29.04

The Ramones CD box set - In a better world these guys would have had the Stone's career. -posted 4.29.04

The Discovery Channel's Animal Face-Off - On this amazing show, scientists, zoologists, animators, engineers, and others gather to theoretically discuss and then build computer animated models and physical models of animals in mock battles. The first episode featured a saltwater crocodile going up against a great white shark. There have also been face-offs with an African elephant vs. a white rhino and a wolf vs. a cougar. It's wonderful, educational and silly nonsense. Highly recommended. -posted 4.29.04

FrontPage magazine.com - One of the leading conservative online magazines, edited by David Horowitz, one of my e-mail pen pals. It's smart, insightful, and often hilarious and infuriating for a commie bastard like me. After September 11, 2001, I made the decision to read and listen to voices outside of my political tribe. I disagree with about 90% of what shows up on this site, but I find I learn more about myself and the world when I find something I agree with. -posted 4.29.04

Dawn of the Dead - I was shocked at how exciting this movie was. I was expecting to be disappointed, because I'm a huge fan of George Romero, writer and director of the original. The remake lacks the original's social satire, but has much more action. It's shot and edited in a 1970s sort of action way, rather than an MTV jump-cut style. -posted 4.29.04

Queer Eye for the Straight Guy - Sure Carson is the funniest, but I think Kyan has the most soul. Interesting how the most beautiful one seems to have the deepest spirit as well. Or, maybe I just think that because he's so damn cute! -posted 4.29.04

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