tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298296052024-03-07T01:45:09.344-06:00Pandering to Savages24 Hours a Week, 7 Days a MonthGreg "Danger" Kleinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02490487040220150934noreply@blogger.comBlogger167125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29829605.post-17277142940520113182007-12-16T23:28:00.001-06:002009-06-15T18:37:05.324-05:00<object width="425" height="355"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/-ElH5EF9v1I&rel=1"><param name="wmode" value="transparent"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/-ElH5EF9v1I&rel=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="355"></embed></object><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:180%;" >W</span>hat's worse: the fact that this is a show, or that it was popular enough to warrant a second season <span style="font-style: italic;">and </span>spin-off?<br /><br />Truly, I'm stumped. Sickened, and stumped.<br /><br />Mostly sickened.Greg "Danger" Kleinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02490487040220150934noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29829605.post-7196501561775678132007-11-20T22:49:00.001-06:002009-06-15T18:38:27.464-05:00Not TodayI was unexpectedly called into work today, so my mind really isn't in it to write about the revenge tragedies. No, I'm not trying to delay it, and yes, I realize I'm pretty much blogging to myself when I write this, but at least I'm <span style="font-style: italic;">technically </span>posting today. NaBloPoMo: satisfied.<br /><br />And in case you were wondering, here's a few updates from the front lines of the writers' strike. Keep fighting the good fight.<br /><object width="425" height="355"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/F28kCLTd_Dk&rel=1"><param name="wmode" value="transparent"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/F28kCLTd_Dk&rel=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="355"></embed></object><br /><object width="425" height="355"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/dEY4Gq2yy4M&rel=1"><param name="wmode" value="transparent"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/dEY4Gq2yy4M&rel=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="355"></embed></object>Greg "Danger" Kleinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02490487040220150934noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29829605.post-27839441435638501182007-11-19T19:18:00.000-06:002007-11-20T01:56:55.188-06:00Kraft Kommercials<span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">I</span></span> recently helped to make a commercial for a contest with a groups of guys I met in Austin. Kraft wanted 15-second spots about "having a happy sandwich" or something, so this is what we came up with. Well, this is the 30-second extended version, but it worked <span style="font-style: italic;">soooo </span>much better this way. And yes, it is pretty cheesy (pun intended).<br /><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" src="http://i2.photobucket.com/player.swf?file=http://vid2.photobucket.com/albums/y8/reptile2501/Kraftfinal.flv" height="361" width="448"></embed><br />It's a satisfying feeling to actually be doing something more than writing, even if it's just a cheese commercial. We'll soon be filming some more hijinks and/or hilarity; I'll be sure to keep you posted.<br /><br />We'll chat tomorrow. Maybe naughtiness then? Hmm?Greg "Danger" Kleinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02490487040220150934noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29829605.post-40797862703420038082007-11-18T20:40:00.000-06:002008-12-08T15:51:20.871-06:00A Year in the Life<span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:180%;" >I</span>t's not everyday you get a year's worth of pictures in one roll of film, but tonight I finally developed a disposable camera I've had since last November. It notched quite a few miles, but always managed to survive trips. This of course begs the question, "What's Greg been up to in the last year?" I'm sure you all care <span style="font-style: italic;">so</span> much, so here's a sample:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsjCT3898OTtOIqbzsSFTB-qc18pFPe5eLf2KH9bM25nnoKLkVaSIHg5FIk93nk6q9TDxSaax4WnjgHWjUAYUPs3cXgo_PHEmNH6WPnF0j-S_UUnd6dIENKq9vAYr6Ti-qEWaYsQ/s1600-h/Greg+and+Andy.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsjCT3898OTtOIqbzsSFTB-qc18pFPe5eLf2KH9bM25nnoKLkVaSIHg5FIk93nk6q9TDxSaax4WnjgHWjUAYUPs3cXgo_PHEmNH6WPnF0j-S_UUnd6dIENKq9vAYr6Ti-qEWaYsQ/s200/Greg+and+Andy.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5134381788573015746" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;">November 2006:</span> Phil and Jessica's wedding. Enjoying a drink with one Sen. Andy Hamersen, Esq.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAV2HrIUcUVNYZZ0g5-iMp35lxdTU7Kjn82waKnNR2eIwzE-AuSzo9r-_pjU2z4scq62QlWuDMHCNBDnq8zLxtdToI5JK74k7tDvGAMw2p7MPImj6Fr5ZLBOYOLXqHxHyNCa2vXA/s1600-h/Post-Reception+Spooning.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAV2HrIUcUVNYZZ0g5-iMp35lxdTU7Kjn82waKnNR2eIwzE-AuSzo9r-_pjU2z4scq62QlWuDMHCNBDnq8zLxtdToI5JK74k7tDvGAMw2p7MPImj6Fr5ZLBOYOLXqHxHyNCa2vXA/s200/Post-Reception+Spooning.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5134382312559025874" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;">Same night:</span> Post-reception spooning.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3ZsKrp6qValEW98aXknhHCIwF8SUh0OVOvAB_z4mlCrZhoTVVk6EweEk83ax5Fu95lHIj9WMG65BQakNF19mL-budXcUCfsyeu5nmbOxryBP4Vfix7XaGhARxkfkt88Bh5nCAAA/s1600-h/Ali+Graduation.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3ZsKrp6qValEW98aXknhHCIwF8SUh0OVOvAB_z4mlCrZhoTVVk6EweEk83ax5Fu95lHIj9WMG65BQakNF19mL-budXcUCfsyeu5nmbOxryBP4Vfix7XaGhARxkfkt88Bh5nCAAA/s200/Ali+Graduation.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5134382759235624674" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;">December 2006:</span> My sister's graduation from Texas Tech. That's my grandma on the far right, probably admiring some stray cattle. They roam wild in west Texas.<span style="font-weight: bold;"></span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2bN9eYcEsiNyqNfedMHNnwYDIJcQi2qVr9Oxr6iGdCfU96Z-dJb_pdSdV9JHdxIz4BFt7LfRNxU4CSPJPnePyAoLKLFyq3CnQyliHY4PmToJ1SY1rHMidx6LrPqe-dELKUHHKMg/s1600-h/Laughing+at+Misfortune.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2bN9eYcEsiNyqNfedMHNnwYDIJcQi2qVr9Oxr6iGdCfU96Z-dJb_pdSdV9JHdxIz4BFt7LfRNxU4CSPJPnePyAoLKLFyq3CnQyliHY4PmToJ1SY1rHMidx6LrPqe-dELKUHHKMg/s200/Laughing+at+Misfortune.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5134383257451831026" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;">March(ish) 2007:</span> Enjoying someone's drunken misfortune at a friend's cocktail party.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxkuLVjfXFtmLIw4uLMfK0pbKNXLwydBL2fi8IQ9Qk0wnAlJq4QKjY1hXeXkSgTAINPlYpEWiviIELh7qJgUhMA9ucEfEhNdYtXBHMo-vBbNpU05OUYu9xq1GaHv5GP51GXxmP_Q/s1600-h/Injun+Watchin.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxkuLVjfXFtmLIw4uLMfK0pbKNXLwydBL2fi8IQ9Qk0wnAlJq4QKjY1hXeXkSgTAINPlYpEWiviIELh7qJgUhMA9ucEfEhNdYtXBHMo-vBbNpU05OUYu9xq1GaHv5GP51GXxmP_Q/s200/Injun+Watchin.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5134384361258426130" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;">June 2007: </span>Driving back from L.A., the Chief and I spot some covered wagons in the distance. Raping and pillaging ensue.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFZgdeuSyCNYmi-ZxfBRxGy6yUVLpalOmmmV3K4CLE_51qkOWZfgN1o0duZCIfPWZjihMTSlEO78XdCjAUJX-g90541_XZpAdDDHekWo5V_zU6sBwrdPCWPqjfIfomNFEKPZj_wg/s1600-h/Three+Wise+Men.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFZgdeuSyCNYmi-ZxfBRxGy6yUVLpalOmmmV3K4CLE_51qkOWZfgN1o0duZCIfPWZjihMTSlEO78XdCjAUJX-g90541_XZpAdDDHekWo5V_zU6sBwrdPCWPqjfIfomNFEKPZj_wg/s200/Three+Wise+Men.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5134384490107445026" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;">Last night: </span>Eric and some of his old friends meet in Austin, which is convenient for me, since I live there. It was a lot of fun.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikJToWTWP1CsX4Ggu66G0Jqghaq4Y-U8-jF48uUkkLMzrWsnRKag6LQcPIpj526Fljow6oXeuEBvYTx9X8HWbWRnyO6Ny8JK9HRxbc5JYJ9UNa9TfFMck4No6lZ5KWah8Sj0oMdw/s1600-h/Group+Shot.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikJToWTWP1CsX4Ggu66G0Jqghaq4Y-U8-jF48uUkkLMzrWsnRKag6LQcPIpj526Fljow6oXeuEBvYTx9X8HWbWRnyO6Ny8JK9HRxbc5JYJ9UNa9TfFMck4No6lZ5KWah8Sj0oMdw/s200/Group+Shot.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5134384601776594738" border="0" /></a>Here's a shot of the entire group at Roux, where we ended up both nights.Greg "Danger" Kleinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02490487040220150934noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29829605.post-23501326789737029582007-11-17T16:32:00.000-06:002007-11-17T17:23:58.709-06:00PaddingI don't have much for you today, sadly (thankfully?). Which makes me think that if this NaBloPoMoJoDayGlo is about being a writing exercise, am I doing this simply for the sake of posting today and kinda cheating myself? Probably, but cheating really isn't a problem with me, if you read the post below.<br /><br />For now, enjoy a classic Daffy Duck cartoon, "Dripalong Daffy." Homber...I love it. One of my favorites.<br /><object height="355" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/1snE6mMHyUA&rel=1"><param name="wmode" value="transparent"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/1snE6mMHyUA&rel=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" height="355" width="425"></embed></object><br /><br />I'm thinking we may get a bit naughty tomorrow, 17th Century style. What tawdry bits of ribaldry await you? Find out tomorrow.<br /><br />Oh, and <span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">G<span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 102);">O</span> M<span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 102);">I</span>Z<span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 102);">Z</span>O<span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 102);">U</span>!<span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 102);">!</span></span></span> Here's to a Jayhawk slaughter next Saturday. If the Tigers run the table and beat kU and OU, we're talking championship bowl game. Who's coming with me? I'll bring this up again later.Greg "Danger" Kleinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02490487040220150934noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29829605.post-25951623005184459952007-11-16T14:50:00.000-06:002008-12-08T15:51:20.966-06:00An Upcoming Case of Mistaken Identity<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiq0aNBIDrjk3Dn4t0wMSaVv55r3HBrgtlzIAmxQ1oB6cnjK3pYzCTNiXundeQ6k7pOBdi4dPxKLYYr_xoN5KJj2S50ZQ8h40zvfhxL_MmYRM9pCVcNY9VWLTd67QF__vTtegcsWA/s1600-h/northbynorthwest04.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiq0aNBIDrjk3Dn4t0wMSaVv55r3HBrgtlzIAmxQ1oB6cnjK3pYzCTNiXundeQ6k7pOBdi4dPxKLYYr_xoN5KJj2S50ZQ8h40zvfhxL_MmYRM9pCVcNY9VWLTd67QF__vTtegcsWA/s320/northbynorthwest04.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5133555724628074162" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">I</span></span>n-state residency. Frak.<br /><br />I'd like to take a class this January at <a href="http://www.austincc.edu/">Austin Community College</a>, but I'll have to pay out-of-state tuition. The difference between in-state and out-of-state for a three-hour class? About 640 large: $160 to $800.<br /><br />But I really want to take this screenwriting class, so what's a poor New Mexican to do? Why, beat the system, of course.<br /><br />After talking with my sister's boyfriend, he graciously accepted my proposal to take the class under his name. Sure, the class won't go on my record, but that's okay. The only thing I'm worried about is not realizing I'm getting called upon in class. I think I can solve this on the first day: "Hi everyone, my name's Heath, but my friends call me Greg."<br /><br />I'm also worried about the <a href="http://www.beavton.k12.or.us/jacob_wismer/fourth/colonies/images/pillory-stocks.jpg">ramifications</a> if he takes classes there in the fall. Would they have my picture on file after I take one for my student ID? Also, would he meet with the same adviser when he goes in? There are some potential problems, some I'm probably unnecessarily trumping up, but I think this is too good to pass. Your thoughts?Greg "Danger" Kleinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02490487040220150934noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29829605.post-63794345792680602362007-11-15T16:55:00.000-06:002007-11-15T17:09:23.221-06:00Never Could Stand That Dog...<span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">T</span></span>om Waits has a long record (and a few successful lawsuits) of anti-commercialism. But there was one he lent his voice to, and it just may be the greatest dog food commercial ever. A lot of you have seen this before, and so have I, but it's still worth sharing. That, and it also gives me an excuse to show some vintage Tom Waits singing "Step Right Up" at a live performance in West Germany, so enjoy.<br /><br /><object width="425" height="355"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/qYOMPU18QjA&rel=1"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/qYOMPU18QjA&rel=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="355"></embed></object><br /><object width="425" height="355"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/ByomIJf5n9w&rel=1"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/ByomIJf5n9w&rel=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="355"></embed></object>Greg "Danger" Kleinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02490487040220150934noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29829605.post-58994515336830546112007-11-14T22:04:00.001-06:002007-11-15T00:43:28.363-06:00Faith? No More.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n18/Gorefan_2006/faithnomore.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px;" src="http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n18/Gorefan_2006/faithnomore.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:180%;" >N</span>o, this isn't yet another <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mike_Patton">Mike Patton</a> pander (although that will come soon). Instead, this headline is in reference to my lack of faith in our citizenry. And even that's a lie, as I've lost faith in the competency of the general public a <span style="font-style: italic;">looooong</span> time ago. But still, it seemed like a clever enough title for what I have to share.<br /><br />I know many of you use Google for web searches, directions, babysitting, nuclear bomb assembly instructions, and of course, videos. You're one of millions everyday using this <a href="http://www.finalfantasyxionline.com/content/images/gallery/albums/concept-art-monsters/Behemoth.jpg">behemoth</a> of a search engine. But what are people looking for? Luckily, <a href="http://video.google.com/?tab=wv">Google Videos</a> lets you see the Top 100 videos watched by us John Q. Publics. The top 5? Not pretty. At all. But to save you the trouble of seeing yourself, here they are:<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">#1: </span><a href="http://cibertrix.smartvideochannel.com/media/PlayVideo.aspx?cid=156AFAC0AC344928AF65ECF9DA5B568C">Girls Kissing on a Bed</a> - This is pretty self-explanatory, but I was hesitant to click and watch it, afraid of having my apartment raided by <a href="http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/10912603/">Chris Hansen.</a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">#2:</span> <a href="http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-5426933764767977068&total=100&start=0&num=10&so=0&type=t100_all&plindex=1">Barbie Girl</a> - Pretty much, it's two girls lip-synching to the Aqua's opus, "Barbie Girl." I can't even think of a joke funnier or more pathetic than that last sentence. Seriously, is this 1997? #2? Really?<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">#3:</span> <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mMycfdNdlKA">"Crank Dat" by Soulja Boy</a> - So many words come to mind when watching this: talentless, hack, Top 40 shit, garroting. This is what gives <a href="http://www.theroots.com/">hip hop</a> and <a href="http://www.mosdefmusic.com/">respectable rappers</a> a bad name. Bland, unoriginal rap churned out by studios to do nothing more than sell records and make the entire black population look bad. It's the dumbening of America, one song at a time. Songs like this is why I made my parody to "This Is Why I'm Hot," titled "This Is Why I Suck."<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">#4: </span><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tC4pb6vBCaM">Makeout </a>- Again, more girls making out, this time at some private school. At least I assume so, as I avoided it like everyone avoided me at tonight's film mixer (wait, that's not funny).<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">#5: </span><a href="http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=6527966434248029824&total=100&start=0&num=10&so=0&type=t100_all&plindex=4">Snake coughs up entire hippo</a> - Honestly, the regurgitation of a hippo is probably the most intelligent of everything on this list. And it's nature, so it's educational, right?<br /><br />So there you go, this is what people are spending their time to look up online. Nothing educational, practical, or even entertaining. And yet, I'm not at all surprised. Until tomorrow, have a good night, everyone.Greg "Danger" Kleinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02490487040220150934noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29829605.post-40831094529664632002007-11-13T16:01:00.000-06:002008-12-08T15:51:21.189-06:00Inspiration Above My Desk<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.illicit.co.nz/martinemond/pages/mickeymartin/big/15.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" src="http://www.illicit.co.nz/martinemond/pages/mickeymartin/big/15.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:180%;" >T</span>his poster hangs above my desk, and I always love looking up and admiring all of its intricacies. This was given to me while working at <a href="http://www.painmag.com/">PAIN Magazine</a>. I truly heart the old school tattoo style, and have thought of going crazy with said style on <a href="http://www.iesza.com/gallery/albums/userpics/normal_mens_old_school%7E0.jpg">mine own canvas</a> (but probably won't).<br /><br />Yes, one of the many perks of working at my <a href="http://www.headquest.com/">previous</a> <a href="http://www.auramag.com/">place</a> of <a href="http://www.painmag.com/">employment</a> was the free swag. In my time, I walked away with quite a few stickers, patches, <a href="http://www.moonvalleyhoney.com/">lotions, soaps</a>, a few pipes, some <a href="http://www.purplestickysalvia.com/">salvia</a> (<a href="http://panderingtosavages.blogspot.com/2007/01/to-sixth-dimension-and-back.html">but we know how that turned out</a>), three glass-blown dogs (a chow, bulldog, and mini pinscher), an original Sailor Jerry business card along with his book, and lots and lots of artwork from tattoo studios.<br /><br />Getting artwork was always my favorite. Before the magazines, I was fairly unfamiliar with the goings-on in the body modification community. But over the next 20 months, I got to <a href="http://www.myspace.com/painmagazine">meet a lot of artists</a>, some of which even played on our softball team. Artists from all over the country would send in pictures of finished pieces and/or information about their studio. I interviewed business/studio owners every month, and I once had a very, very, cool 30-minute conversation with <a href="http://www.lyletuttle.com/">Lyle Tuttle</a>. Also, writers (<a href="http://www.crowdpleaser.blogspot.com/">and friends</a>) were sending in articles and monthly columns, so although I didn't have the ink to walk the walk, I thought I could talk up a pretty good storm.<br /><br />And I'd like to continue talking about ink, if that's alright. Many people only know shows <a href="http://www.aetv.com/inked/">Inked</a> or <a href="http://tlc.discovery.com/tv/la-ink/la-ink.html">L.A. Ink</a>. I have some problems with the former, but they help to expand people's knowledge about tattoos beyond tribals or the lower back butterfly, but there are SO MANY ARTISTS out there making amazing artwork. Here's a few I'd like you to check out:<br /><br /><a href="http://montetattoo.com/">Monte Agee</a>: That's his name to the right in my links, too. CHECK HIM OUT!! He might be my favorite artist and puts out some incredibly detailed work.<br /><a href="http://www.brandonbond.com/">Brandon Bond</a>: From All or Nothing Tattoo in Atlanta. Brandon is a pretty crazy guy; he's been published, put on a DVD following him around, and has won many, many awards.<br /><a href="http://www.markcartersart.com/">Mark Carter</a>: Non-tattoo artist, but an artist nonetheless. There's so much embedded within each piece, you find something new each time. Also a really nice guy.<br /><a href="http://www.psychotats.com/images/cook/cook_frames.html">Deano Cook</a>: Very realistic and beautiful underwater tattoos.<br /><br />...and there's just so many others I can't remember off the top of my head. PAIN was my favorite magazine of the three, as the body mod industry is a very unique, creative, and eccentric one. And to close this post, I'll leave you with some truly old school designs...8-Bit ink!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh614Kt8SCDN7eQBh6zEV46Vpw1Cj0band1lTAOnZFQ_cp2opPYsZEmw4KVPbRowfUzFXCvfzhDFvuI_bEDyNpvg3MKfR2ykVQv1sAEV5ClXx9ABpcrpUR5sS9UW_eQEA2ot-mQ7A/s1600-h/8-Bit+Ink.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh614Kt8SCDN7eQBh6zEV46Vpw1Cj0band1lTAOnZFQ_cp2opPYsZEmw4KVPbRowfUzFXCvfzhDFvuI_bEDyNpvg3MKfR2ykVQv1sAEV5ClXx9ABpcrpUR5sS9UW_eQEA2ot-mQ7A/s320/8-Bit+Ink.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5132458369843251282" border="0" /></a>Greg "Danger" Kleinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02490487040220150934noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29829605.post-85129246649872848622007-11-12T18:25:00.000-06:002007-11-12T18:28:37.156-06:00The Object of My Ire<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.roadfly.com/magazine/2/porsche_cayenne_images/porsche_cayenne_6996092.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px;" src="http://www.roadfly.com/magazine/2/porsche_cayenne_images/porsche_cayenne_6996092.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">G</span></span>reg hates Porsche Cayennes.<br /><br />There, I said it. What started out as general dislike in Albuquerque grew to strong annoyance from the overabundance of them in Los Angeles, and now has bloomed into full-blown hatred after getting honked by one today.<br /><br />I was sitting at a stoplight while taking a delivery, and I notice one stop behind me. When the light turned green, <span style="font-style: italic;">maybe</span> one second had passed when I get a honk from behind. It was that fucking Cayenne, and the driver was obviously much more important than I. I look back startled, wondering if I actually heard that. I even saw the driver next to me do the same, also startled by the driver's <a href="http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=dicketry">dicketry</a>. If I wasn't in a rush to deliver some <a href="http://www.pizzanizza.com/">hot and fresh goodies</a>, I would have planted myself there and waited until the yellow light to go, all the while listening to his honking. But no, I had to drive, so I accelerated <span style="font-style: italic;">s-l-o-w-l-y</span> and had about ten or so cars pass me on the other side before the Cayenne had a chance to pass me. I then sped up and made the delivery, but still fuming over the impatient yuppie. And the car was this ugly tan, too. Fuckstick.<br /><br />But fuckstick aside, let's talk about the Cayenne itself. First off, why the hell are you buying an SUV from Porsche? Porsche, really? If you're going into a Porsche dealer, it should never...never ever ever...be to look for a family vehicle. Rather, it need only be spacious enough to fit your mistress, midlife crisis, and failing libido. Two-seater? Perfect. And plus, does your SUV <span style="font-style: italic;">really</span> need to be a Turbo?<br /><br />But with the recent SUV craze by every car company who doesn't need to build one(Lexus, BMW, Audi? Ugh.), I can't really blame Porsche for capitalizing on it as well. However, I <span style="font-style: italic;">can </span>blame the people dumb enough to buy one. Although I'd like to think that after Porsche approved the plan to go forth with the Cayenne, they still fired the guy who proposed it, just out of sheer principle.<br /><br />Sure, I could just as easily write about my hatred towards <a href="http://www.people.cornell.edu/pages/hhh3/hummer.jpg">Hummer</a> and the horrible H3, but at least they're not pulling any punches about what they are (gas-swallowing, accelerating boxes). To me, a Porsche SUV is blasphemous. If you want to drop that kind of dough on an SUV, buy a Yukon Denali or Cadillac Escalade. At least they look like an SUV should, and you're even buying American, you <a href="http://panderingtosavages.blogspot.com/2007/02/aint-no-party-like-communist-party.html">commie</a>. Trust me, your friends at the country club are laughing at you behind your back. That, and also because your wife is sleeping with her <a href="http://images1.comstock.com/Imagewarehouse/TS/SITECS/NLWMCompingVersions/A0003/A0003715/A0003715.jpg">tennis instructor</a>.<br /><br />*deep breath*<br /><br />We're going to finish this post on a higher note, so instead of my ranting, let's have <a href="http://www.laughingcolors.com/index.asp">Laughing Colors</a> do that for us. The song is called "War on Drugs," and has been widely mislabeled as "Sex, Drugs, and Rock & Roll" by Guns N Roses. Hence, the GNR images on the video. But the song itself is awful (full of awe). I just wish I had this song during middle school; it would have been my anthem! Such great lyrics...you should listen. Have a great night, everyone.<br /><object height="355" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/5RigcCpU0lk&rel=1"><param name="wmode" value="transparent"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/5RigcCpU0lk&rel=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" height="355" width="425"></embed></object>Greg "Danger" Kleinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02490487040220150934noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29829605.post-17911017846546620452007-11-11T20:14:00.000-06:002007-11-11T19:30:27.541-06:00Tengo ampollas en mis dedos!<span style="font-size:100%;"><object width="425" height="355"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/3FXOd97CtnQ&rel=1"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/3FXOd97CtnQ&rel=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="355"></embed></object><br /><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">I</span></span></span><span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span>see you've met Rodrigo y Gabriela. That amazing song was called "Diablo Rojo." I heard it while driving today, and it put me in quite the good mood as I blared it out the windows. So I figured I'd share it with you. ?Muy bien, no? The video is also pretty stunning, with some fun camera work and broken guitars, the latter of which always wins me over.<br /><br />Iba a escribir todo de este blog en espanol, pero decidía que escribiria este párrafo solamente en espanol. No necesita traducir esto, porque no es importante en relacion del alto párrafo. Realmente, no necesita leerlo, pero si esta leyendo ahora, pues, lo siento.<br /><br />Buenos noches, amigos.Greg "Danger" Kleinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02490487040220150934noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29829605.post-9332933938852657222007-11-10T20:26:00.000-06:002008-12-08T15:51:21.481-06:00Beware the Penguins<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivtO2jZHUibbD9-zZoZ7wHp1mPxHv_3Pf7SFhkKtyx1WmEuLckyDVhUry7VA9B6sDAoZCjCVYQ29sPEQ2lucOi-wcdsqHdUHUPno2b6_EppUQxhe9ivK0veHKlSv0uBeyxBc0O7Q/s1600-h/hindhit.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivtO2jZHUibbD9-zZoZ7wHp1mPxHv_3Pf7SFhkKtyx1WmEuLckyDVhUry7VA9B6sDAoZCjCVYQ29sPEQ2lucOi-wcdsqHdUHUPno2b6_EppUQxhe9ivK0veHKlSv0uBeyxBc0O7Q/s320/hindhit.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5133555303721279122" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">I</span></span>'d like to talk to you tonight about something I feel very strongly about...something that could one day save your life...maybe even your children's. No, I'm not revealing a cure for cancer or my proposal to <a href="http://www.blogger.com/%3Cobject%20width=%22425%22%20height=%22355%22%3E%3Cparam%20name=%22movie%22%20value=%22http://www.youtube.com/v/Ne9UF-pFhJY&rel=1%22%3E%3C/param%3E%3Cparam%20name=%22wmode%22%20value=%22transparent%22%3E%3C/param%3E%3Cembed%20src=%22http://www.youtube.com/v/Ne9UF-pFhJY&rel=1%22%20type=%22application/x-shockwave-flash%22%20wmode=%22transparent%22%20width=%22425%22%20height=%22355%22%3E%3C/embed%3E%3C/object%3E">legalize hemp</a>, or knocking on your monitor to <a href="http://www.blogger.com/%3Cobject%20width=%22425%22%20height=%22355%22%3E%3Cparam%20name=%22movie%22%20value=%22http://www.youtube.com/v/SdKpzWk_kIc&rel=1%22%3E%3C/param%3E%3Cparam%20name=%22wmode%22%20value=%22transparent%22%3E%3C/param%3E%3Cembed%20src=%22http://www.youtube.com/v/SdKpzWk_kIc&rel=1%22%20type=%22application/x-shockwave-flash%22%20wmode=%22transparent%22%20width=%22425%22%20height=%22355%22%3E%3C/embed%3E%3C/object%3E">tell you about the good word</a>, but rather, warning you about a looming danger down south.<br /><br />I speak...about the penguin: a <a href="http://www.animalshaveproblemstoo.com/pics/EVIL-PENGUIN.gif">hellbeast of Satan</a> bent on <a href="http://www.a42.com/images/125/PenguinDanceBomb.jpg">world domination</a> and the re-enslavement of the human race. Yes, <span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">re</span>-enslavement, as in they've already enslaved us before. Oh sure, they're charming animals, but it's all an act. The flightless waddling? The charming tuxedo-like appearance? Their apparent lack of fear towards humans? All a facade to lower our fears while they <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gal%C3%A1pagos_Penguin">slowly migrate further north</a> until it's too late and they overrun our society. Don't believe me? Too cute to be true? I have proof...<br /><br />Back in high school, me and some buddies were digging in my friend Rob's backyard for buried treasure. About three hours into it, we uncover a stone tablet. We carefully excavated it and saw that the tablet contained some weird markings and images. Some of the crudely drawn pictures showed penguins holding whips and what looked to be humans chained together in a line.<br /><br />We didn't know what to do. We didn't expect to find anything, let alone something like this. So after apologizing to Rob's mom for tearing up her rose garden, we went to the <a href="http://www.unm.edu/">university</a> and asked the archeology department if they could help with deciphering the tablet. The head of the department told us to look up Dr. Jerry Chibauld, who worked in the zoology department and was known to have studied <a href="http://209.85.165.104/search?q=cache:ySUkNAW-18sJ:www.kcl.ac.uk/content/1/c6/03/08/18/Pingu%27s%2520Lingo,%2520or%2520How%2520to%2520Get%2520By%2520in%2520Penguinese.doc+penguinese&hl=en&ct=clnk&cd=1&gl=us&client=firefox-a">Penguinese</a>.<br /><br />Dr. Chibauld's eyes lit up when we took the tablet to him. He told us he could decipher it and would call us when he did. A week later, he told us to rush over to his office, as he had finished translating it and had uncovered something big.<br /><br />What he told us changed our lives forever. It seems that many years ago, during the last Ice Age, <a href="http://www.blogger.com/%3Cobject%20width=%22425%22%20height=%22355%22%3E%3Cparam%20name=%22movie%22%20value=%22http://www.youtube.com/v/K-P15e6NvtU&rel=1%22%3E%3C/param%3E%3Cparam%20name=%22wmode%22%20value=%22transparent%22%3E%3C/param%3E%3Cembed%20src=%22http://www.youtube.com/v/K-P15e6NvtU&rel=1%22%20type=%22application/x-shockwave-flash%22%20wmode=%22transparent%22%20width=%22425%22%20height=%22355%22%3E%3C/embed%3E%3C/object%3E">penguins ruled the world</a>. They had enslaved humanity and forced them to tend to their crops, <a href="http://members.rennlist.com/damp_dave/Eiffel_Penguin.jpg">build statues to their fallen leaders</a>, and any other task they desired for their sadistic pleasure. But one day, six men rose up against them. These men, dubbed the Men Against Penguins, united the enslaved human population and overthrew their avian warlords. It was an epic battle, and this blog doesn't nearly have the budget to reenact it. But we won, and that's the important part.<br /><br />As for the penguins, they were banished to Antarctica for their crimes against humanity, to stay there forever. However, the tablet ended with the penguins promising they would one day return to conquer the human race.<br /><br />Well, the six of us realized we had a great responsibility. With the prevalence of <a href="http://www.sonypictures.com/movies/surfsup/site/downloads/wallpaper/surfsup_1280x1024.jpg">pro-penguin progaganda in our society</a>, we were worried their day was soon coming. So in Dr. Chibauld's office, we reformed the M.A.P. We've since gone our separate ways, but we remain ever vigilant, ready for the day when we lead humanity against the penguin threat yet again. One of my theories: penguins are responsible for global warming, or at least doing their part to help people and corporations continue polluting, as the melting of the ice caps will bring upon an Ice Age, an environment in which they'd easily conquer us. Just a thought.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtqVlJqTU_WSTbLN7TZD_Gqd9zImQvd-P6OSEZAg9_hjpoiyiHVVKpdUJCNrpj5a0JFtTU34zd4dgXAA2nakSD2EHjsOyUgNxWtjVYUEBnvUWaQCN50ei5dpph8U8AsAyuhkUuUQ/s1600-h/linux_84.gif"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtqVlJqTU_WSTbLN7TZD_Gqd9zImQvd-P6OSEZAg9_hjpoiyiHVVKpdUJCNrpj5a0JFtTU34zd4dgXAA2nakSD2EHjsOyUgNxWtjVYUEBnvUWaQCN50ei5dpph8U8AsAyuhkUuUQ/s320/linux_84.gif" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5131481200358901826" border="0" /></a>Penguins also have many powerful friends and assets in our society. First, they've taken over Linux, so our technology is at risk. Second, they've <a href="http://www.benzilla.com/upload_images/march.jpg">brainwashed Morgan Freeman</a>, and his soothing voice will calm the unwitting populace when the penguins begin to mount their armies. And third, their <a href="http://img57.exs.cx/img57/3228/1058977642_5.jpg">general cuteness</a> makes my job that much harder to warn people, as who would believe that some cute, well-dressed bird wants to see you dead? Wait, are you laughing right now? You'll be one of the first to go.<br /><br />Don't fall for their lies anymore. Join the M.A.P in our quest to tell people about penguins. Your life may depend on it.Greg "Danger" Kleinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02490487040220150934noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29829605.post-88869625339066609262007-11-09T22:22:00.000-06:002008-12-08T15:51:21.678-06:00Giving Back<span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:180%;" >I</span> was thinking, while I'm doing the whole pizza jockey thing and looking for film jobs, it would be nice to have another source of income. Something to put away for a rainy day while helping my fellow man and making the world a better place. But what, you ask? I'll let the flier explain:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPcorgFkX06Pm1T6cBsDo3SrPC9KjGhqfEkoklO2mDIY764rYdugsIeVDWgcs2P-q79eb2aH73LS8I_lOMqdtIfpQfGmkiSVeOb738qOR8noeYRKh5ppi1O9UzmfFGJqSqRo24Dg/s1600-h/Professional+Naysaying.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPcorgFkX06Pm1T6cBsDo3SrPC9KjGhqfEkoklO2mDIY764rYdugsIeVDWgcs2P-q79eb2aH73LS8I_lOMqdtIfpQfGmkiSVeOb738qOR8noeYRKh5ppi1O9UzmfFGJqSqRo24Dg/s400/Professional+Naysaying.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5131058369418545170" border="0" /></a><br />Once successful, we could start expanding, maybe even set up franchises around the country. Do you have the chops to tell the most vulnerable and emotionally frail people their dreams are worthless? You may have a job. Have your people call my people, and after my people tell your people they're worthless, yes-man sycophants, we'll do lunch.Greg "Danger" Kleinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02490487040220150934noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29829605.post-41104912741167112742007-11-08T20:48:00.000-06:002008-12-08T15:51:21.902-06:00"What I have shown you is reality. What you remember, that is the illusion."<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCHTOKd4AVb2oUNQKkXuc9YA4ZEiQoWnEWydXaPxVYb8J-ZlNTFbrD9OAK7qxD9AcA91gsqj-fx0x5CUyPm5agGxQh5ROLI67tDlGlxb3INJ_IPZe8jM4n5Q-iYwIIN-j_PtoI9g/s1600-h/Sephirot.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCHTOKd4AVb2oUNQKkXuc9YA4ZEiQoWnEWydXaPxVYb8J-ZlNTFbrD9OAK7qxD9AcA91gsqj-fx0x5CUyPm5agGxQh5ROLI67tDlGlxb3INJ_IPZe8jM4n5Q-iYwIIN-j_PtoI9g/s320/Sephirot.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5130643007426316274" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.ff-fan.com/final-fantasy-7/"><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">F</span></span></a><a href="http://www.ff-fan.com/final-fantasy-7/">inal Fantasy VII</a>. This game changed the way I looked at video games. Sure, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Final_Fantasy_IV">IV</a> and <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Final_Fantasy_VI">VI</a> were great games, as was <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chrono_Trigger">Chrono Trigger</a> (my favorite of these three), but VII was special.<br /><br />I know I'm not saying anything new or original, as it seems VII is regarded as the best of the series, but I remember the first time I saw Sephiroth's face come up through the fire...<br /><object width="425" height="355"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/t-RGHcFU4uw&rel=1"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/t-RGHcFU4uw&rel=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="355"></embed></object><br />...it was late at night, I was spending the night at my friend's house, and the three of us were doing the usual late-night video game binge, when Cloud rushes out of the house in Nibelheim after Sephiroth goes kraZy, and sees the town on fire and Sephiroth killing everyone.<br /><br />All the lights were off when Sephiroth's head rises up, and we freaked out (in the good way). That was the first time a video game ever elicited that kind of emotion, until later, when I almost cried at <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DJbQxDmhPFo">Aeris' death</a>...at the hands of Sephiroth, no less.<br /><br />I've been writing and deleting the following paragraphs for the last half hour, not knowing how to follow this up, and often sounding like a fanboy about my love of Sephiroth and FFVII in general. It was an amazingly deep game beyond what was just played, from Aeris' attitude to Cosmo Canyon to Jenova to the Lifesteam...enough, Greg! There's plenty of symbolism and mythology that would take far too long to write about...maybe another day. Until then, I may have to watch<a href="http://www.adventchildren.net/"> Advent Children</a> tonight to get a FFVII <a href="http://img404.imageshack.us/img404/5611/photo7np7.jpg">fix</a>.Greg "Danger" Kleinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02490487040220150934noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29829605.post-72865782506574311242007-11-07T14:43:00.001-06:002007-11-07T14:59:20.304-06:00Farting in the Shower<span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">M</span></span>akes <a href="http://pressurecooker.phil.cmu.edu/Jesus/babyj.png">baby Jesus cry</a>. Heck, it could even make Lucifer's knees buckle.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />That's all.<br /><br />What, you expect <a href="http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/masterpiece/">Masterpiece Theater</a> or something? I'm sure <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alistair_Cooke">Alistair Cooke</a> would agree with me on the abomination that is shower flatulence, so there!Greg "Danger" Kleinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02490487040220150934noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29829605.post-84090466097283980452007-11-06T20:30:00.000-06:002007-11-07T00:18:03.185-06:00Now That's Cooking with Ass!<span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><object height="355" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/Di4JW9NjBQQ"><param name="wmode" value="transparent"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/Di4JW9NjBQQ" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" height="355" width="425"></embed></object><br /><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">O</span></span></span></span>r in this case, cooking with cleavage, but the pun doesn't quite work that way, and it really was too good to pass up. Aaaaannnnnyway....<br /><br />I don't know how many of you have seen <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/show_ei">"Everyday Italian"</a> with <a href="http://www.giadadelaurentiis.com/">Giada De Laurentiis</a>. Probably quite a few of you, as almost everyone I know hearts the <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.com/">Food Network</a>. I just became aware of it after visiting with my sister, who is also a Food Network fan, and I have to say, this might be my new favorite show on that channel (which doesn't mean much seeing as I don't have teh cable). Sure, it's easy to call her gorgeous and ogle her all show, but she does make some tasty dishes (like the antipasti above), and I absolutely <span style="font-style: italic;">lub </span>Italian cuisine.<br /><br />Besides, the fact that said dishes are always made while wearing some <a href="http://stat.ameba.jp/user_images/8a/ec/10025827728.jpg">low-cut, cleavage-enhancing</a> blouse...well, that's just good television, right Food Network? Yeah, you answered that question by giving her a second show and a two-hour special, parts of which <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZHI9pD9zXiY">have her bikini-clad</a>. Can't say I blame you. Buongiorno!Greg "Danger" Kleinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02490487040220150934noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29829605.post-72883658565397244812007-11-05T20:32:00.000-06:002008-12-08T15:51:22.083-06:00"Uh Oh, Dad's Vomit."<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizKAFMnkLyAHOdP4GqHSJKWSTMeMEf2QwPwrW8jQW3ljzRe_eX84Q5oHs468DT1fuM-lFDxFxcDWHyHTujn_Pmw_WDcRV84tvHWJMeRROlItC64clTBp9dT2QxxnU06hr54NHEIw/s1600-h/dons_mst3k_title_short.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizKAFMnkLyAHOdP4GqHSJKWSTMeMEf2QwPwrW8jQW3ljzRe_eX84Q5oHs468DT1fuM-lFDxFxcDWHyHTujn_Pmw_WDcRV84tvHWJMeRROlItC64clTBp9dT2QxxnU06hr54NHEIw/s320/dons_mst3k_title_short.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5129546118430215730" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">M</span></span>ystery Science Theater 3000. Need I say any more?<br /><br />I remember growing up and watching this show every week on Comedy Central. Along with <a href="http://panderingtosavages.blogspot.com/2006/07/greatest-cartoon-ever_06.html">Looney Tunes</a>, <a href="http://www.mst3kinfo.com/">MST3K </a>was my favorite and probably most influential source of comedy. Sure, in sixth grade I didn't get <span style="font-style: italic;">all</span> of the jokes, but I got enough of them to absolutely heart the show. And luckily, my parents did get those jokes and also really liked the show. Otherwise, this post may not be happening right now. Rather, I'd be venting about how my mom and dad sheltered me during my upbringing and how they'd pay. EVERYONE would soon pay.<br /><br />But no, no <a href="http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2006-4/1168157/Michelle.Wie.going.postal.gif">going postal</a> for yours truly tonight. Instead, let's sit back and enjoy a classic short, "Keeping Clean and Neat," since it's the 14th anniversary of its MST premiere. And for those wanting to revel in some more silliness, <a href="http://youtube.com/results?search_query=mst3k&search=Search">YouTube</a> has quite the stack of videos for your perusal. Of course, I'd recommend buying/"legally" downloading as many episodes as you can, but that's just me.<br /><br />And yes, apparently I did need to say more. <a href="http://www.fotosearch.com/comp/ARP/ARP113/Nyah.jpg">Nyah!</a><br /><br /><object height="355" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/QRB3xDg5pnU"><param name="wmode" value="transparent"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/QRB3xDg5pnU" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" height="355" width="425"></embed></object><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Update: </span>This video just left me in tears. It's the many names they give the main character from "Space Mutiny" throughout the episode. Wow. Just wow.<br /><object height="355" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/RFHlJ2voJHY"><param name="wmode" value="transparent"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/RFHlJ2voJHY" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" height="355" width="425"></embed></object>Greg "Danger" Kleinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02490487040220150934noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29829605.post-85986093294414054642007-11-04T22:50:00.000-06:002008-12-08T15:51:22.208-06:00Pandering to Me<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSECSDpQbuIzmnYjdlx5F7DmxrPTLgCD4TFUhPuWkje2lurvSjLUIDizptNTeyzKGo4_KDaT9Ahycug_JN2Tkd07MVJGgds8OD6izY_AhbLTB0RVwP_ZNjWiYeXYOYkNpIMv6y6A/s1600-h/Sesquicentennial+P2S.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSECSDpQbuIzmnYjdlx5F7DmxrPTLgCD4TFUhPuWkje2lurvSjLUIDizptNTeyzKGo4_KDaT9Ahycug_JN2Tkd07MVJGgds8OD6izY_AhbLTB0RVwP_ZNjWiYeXYOYkNpIMv6y6A/s400/Sesquicentennial+P2S.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5129199317000932898" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">W</span></span>ow. You know, it seems like only 17 months ago that I started this humble blog. In that time, I've come no closer to finding a common theme or direction, but rather, filled <a href="http://panderingtosavages.blogspot.com/">P2S </a>with mindless stupidity, random video clips, and <a href="http://www.uen.org/utahlink/tours/admin/tour/11081/11081stream.JPG">streams upon streams</a> of consciousness. And after looking back on what I've done, I must say...blog well spent!!<br /><br />Sure, Pandering to Savages has enjoyed a rather small readership, but I'd like to thank <a href="http://whatweallwant.blogspot.com/">those</a> <a href="http://stitchandstab.blogspot.com/">of</a> <a href="http://error204.blogspot.com/">you</a> <a href="http://crowdpleaser.blogspot.com/">who</a> <a href="http://nomorewastedpaper.blogspot.com/">have</a> <a href="http://sunshinelollipopsandkittens.blogspot.com/">frequented</a> <a href="http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=83961643">my</a> ramblings during the last year and a half...you've kept me going, for <a href="http://www.fborfw.com/strip_fix/">better or worse</a>, and I really appreciate it.<br /><br />Seeing as I'm making this some kind of milestone, I took a sample of my favorite entries and would like to share them with you. I may have went a little <a href="http://www.homevideos.com/movies-covers/OVERBOARD.jpg">overboard</a>, so feel free to view as many or as little as you like.<br /><br />It's funny, you think I would have gotten better as time went on, but no...still the same mindless pap. Oh well. Here's to another 150 posts to clutter the internets that much more.<br /><br /><a href="http://panderingtosavages.blogspot.com/2006/06/greg-o-ry-klein-thats-who-i-want-to-be.html">Greg-o-ry Klein, That's Who I Want to Be...</a><br /><a href="http://panderingtosavages.blogspot.com/2006/07/stroking-my-1st-amendment-rights-part_04.html">Stroking My 1st Amendment Rights: Dubya - The Blog Stops Here</a><br /><a href="http://panderingtosavages.blogspot.com/2006/10/always-bet-on-black.html">Always Bet on Black</a><br /><a href="http://panderingtosavages.blogspot.com/2006/10/pop-perfection.html">Pop Perfection</a><br /><a href="http://panderingtosavages.blogspot.com/2007/01/to-sixth-dimension-and-back.html">To the Sixth Dimension and Back</a><br /><a href="http://panderingtosavages.blogspot.com/2007/03/philsophizing-while-peeing.html">Philosophizing While Peeing</a><br /><a href="http://panderingtosavages.blogspot.com/2007/07/mad-shatter.html">The Mad Shatter</a>Greg "Danger" Kleinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02490487040220150934noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29829605.post-4060162990998514492007-11-03T23:33:00.000-05:002008-12-08T15:51:22.363-06:00To Me, From Me<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgo8vDB_0VKSVy4Z1ActsDXAs_5b8_B3CyFhKAi_VUOA3-22zDn_pwPzvGGDo5Gd8hxB03h3T9F3c1CnvD2eUXevAOUJ4MS9I_pVKswvHbZOV7AcS2NEsa7Kp06uhesfPIjdvUWw/s1600-h/Fifth+Grade+Letter-1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgo8vDB_0VKSVy4Z1ActsDXAs_5b8_B3CyFhKAi_VUOA3-22zDn_pwPzvGGDo5Gd8hxB03h3T9F3c1CnvD2eUXevAOUJ4MS9I_pVKswvHbZOV7AcS2NEsa7Kp06uhesfPIjdvUWw/s320/Fifth+Grade+Letter-1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5128832196081372674" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">B</span></span>ack in the fifth grade, I was in the Enrichment program. I don't remember much of it, aside from playing <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Oregon_Trail_%28computer_game%29">Oregon Trail</a>, creating an advertising campaign for a fictional gum company (Sgt. Bubble, I think), and other fun stuff that got me out of class an hour every day.<br /><br />But one thing I had been carrying around for several years was a time capsule I made in that class. I've been hesitant to open it, as I thought it would be cool to wait and open it at, say, 40 or something. I don't know. But when I arrived here in Austin, I thought it was time to break it open some 14 years later. Guess I got a little too antsy in the pantsy. Here's what I found:<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">-</span>A letter I wrote to myself (which is framed and sitting on my desk)<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">-</span>A letter my Enrichment teacher, Mrs. McCausland, wrote to me<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">-</span>A picture of my Enrichment class<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">-</span>Several pages of political cartoons I drew (pretty good, too)<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">-</span>A <a href="http://www.amazon.ca/Garfield-Says-Mouthful-Jim-Davis/dp/0345373685">Garfield</a> book (so <span style="font-style: italic;">that's</span> where it went)<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">-</span><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heir_to_the_Empire">Heir to the Empire</a>, a Star Wars book by Timothy Zahn<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">-</span>A whoopee cushion, although it kinda melted<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">-</span>A few pennies<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">-</span>And some sheets of blank paper (because who knew what we'd be writing on <a href="http://www.k2.t.u-tokyo.ac.jp/fusion/LaserActiveTracking/index-e_files/fingers_show.gif">in the future</a>)<br /><br />The gem, though, was the letter I wrote. You can see it above, although the quality is poor from my phone taking a picture of it behind a frame. Meh. But I will transcribe it so you can see how much of a smartass I was.<br /><br />Dear future Greg Klein,<br />I am writing from the fifth grade a letter. Mrs. McCausland, my Enrichment teacher, is making me write this letter. By the time you read this, you will be graduating from high school. Go figure! My favorite group is <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paperboy_%28rapper%29">Paperboy</a>. Song is "<a href="http://youtube.com/watch?v=ROVkXEBeQWE">Ditty</a>." My girlfriend is Kendra Lewis. If she still is, slap yourself in the face. Is your favorite finger sign still <a href="http://www.maniacworld.com/George_Bush_Middle_Finger.jpg">the middle</a>? Hope so. Well, get on with your life. Remember Peck (R)<br /><div style="text-align: center;">(image of a cartoon character I made up and drew all the time)<br /></div> Well, gotta go. Here's your fifth grade signature.<br /><br />----<br /><br />Yep, sounds like a young me. Oh, and that thing about the girlfriend? She was a girl who lived up the street I had a HUGE crush on, but was always too afraid to approach. Hence the slapping in the face if I actually <span style="font-style: italic;">was</span> dating her. But yeah, this totally made my night opening it; I hope you enjoyed the letter as well.<br /><br />Until tomorrow, when I turn 150, have a good night, fooligans.Greg "Danger" Kleinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02490487040220150934noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29829605.post-60390918908325411982007-11-02T17:54:00.000-05:002007-11-02T18:35:07.630-05:00Who Needs a Scab?<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://z.about.com/d/pediatrics/1/0/r/K/scab_healing.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px;" src="http://z.about.com/d/pediatrics/1/0/r/K/scab_healing.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">N</span></span>o, not that kind. But I am willing to <a href="http://www1.istockphoto.com/file_thumbview_approve/2309086/2/istockphoto_2309086_i_ll_cut_you.jpg">shank someone</a>, should they ask nicely. Just thought I'd put that out there.<br /><br />I speak of the <a href="http://www.cnn.com/2007/SHOWBIZ/TV/11/02/hollywood.talks/index.html">forthcoming writers' strike</a> in Hollywood. This has been brewing for months now as the <a href="http://www.wga.org/">Writers Guild of America</a> (yay!!) and <a href="http://www.amptp.org/">Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers</a> (boo!!) have not seen eye-to-eye in regards to DVD royalties and some amount of reimbursement for "new media" revenue.<br /><br />Should this strike go into effect on Monday, shows like "The Daily Show" and "Late Night" will be the first affected, as they write their shows on a regular basis. Primetime shows usually have a few shows in reserve, so they'll be covered for a few weeks (depending on their number of finished episodes). It's really too bad that David Letterman and Conan O'Brien will be immediately hurt, while shows like "<a href="http://www.toddicus.com/poop%20dog.JPG">Journeyman</a>" and "<a href="http://www.epa.gov/owow/watershed/outreach/outrpix/wshedacts/trash.gif">Desperate Housewives</a>" are safe for the time being.<br /><br />Of course, I side with the writers, and would never dream of crossing the picket line to help out the enemy (although if you make the right offer, Viacom, I could <span style="font-style: italic;">maybe</span> write for Comedy Central...just sayin'). What the writing staff does is amazingly important and usually looked over, as the emphasis is what usually goes on in the front of the camera. The creative process is a tough one, and I think they should hold out as long as they need to...entertainment industry be damned!<br /><br />Right now, the shows I could soon be missing are few: Heroes, Dexter, various late-night shows. But what I'm really afraid of isn't the fact that we'll be seeing more reruns, it's the probable increase of reality shows and <a href="http://msnbcmedia4.msn.com/j/msnbc/Components/Photos/070123/070123_dealorNoDeal_vmed_2p.widec.jpg">game shows</a>. You thought "Who Wants to Marry My Dad" was bad? Just you wait until the producers are given the reins to think up new reality pap. I'm shivering at the thought of eighteen "American Idol" ripoffs, three simultaneous "Celebrity Moles," countless dating reality shows, and maybe (fingers crossed) "<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0R9_ZLxsmmg">Honeymoon in Cambodia</a>." Actually, I may watch the last one and bet how long until they're murdered and their organs are sold for opium. Now <span style="font-style: italic;">that's</span> good television!<br /><br />Stay tuned, fooligans, and see what happens.Greg "Danger" Kleinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02490487040220150934noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29829605.post-64130216654868064582007-11-01T17:22:00.000-05:002007-11-01T18:14:41.090-05:00100% All American Man Beef<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.benettontalk.com/thickburger.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px;" src="http://www.benettontalk.com/thickburger.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">A</span></span>nd what better way to start off <a href="http://nablopomo.ning.com/">NaBloPoMoJoJoGloFo</a> than with some quality <a href="http://youtube.com/watch?v=qwirWWnzJKM">humor</a>. I was recently told about a website called <a href="http://www.baratsandbereta.com/">baratsandbereta.com</a>, which is pretty much two guys from Gonzaga who film some awesome short skits. I hear they do pretty well for themselves on YouTube, and are even working on creating something for <a href="http://www.metacafe.com/watch/230881/trouble_at_nbc_conan_at_the_emmys/">NBC</a>. What you'll see below is titled "MANtage," and is pure, undiluted <a href="http://news.thomasnet.com/IMT/archives/ministry-of-silly-walks.jpg">silliness</a> and hilarity.<br /><br />Oh, and happy November, everyone...doesn't it seem this year has just flown by? It seems like only last month I was quitting my <a href="http://www.headquest.com/">job</a> in Albuquerque, <a href="http://www.mangarevolution.com/_jpg/tutorials/95/95-Luciole_Loong-Anime_Eyes_Styles-1%7E1-169x174.jpg">starry-eyed</a> and full of west coast <a href="http://www.consoleclassix.com/info_img/Pipe_Dreams_NES_ScreenShot1.jpg">pipe dreams</a>. Oh well, Austin has worked out pretty nicely so far; I really can't complain about seeing <a href="http://www.hothotheat.com/">Hot Hot Heat</a>, <a href="http://denovodahl.roadrun.com/">De Novo Dahl</a>, and <a href="http://www.rilokiley.com/home">Rilo Kiley</a> so far, along with upcoming shows <a href="http://www.myspace.com/aesoprockwins">Aesop Rock</a>, <a href="http://architectureinhelsinki.com/">Architecture in Helsinki</a>, <a href="http://www.theholdsteady.com/">The Hold Steady</a>, and maybe <a href="http://www.gwar.net/home.php">Gwar</a> and the <a href="http://www.thepolyphonicspree.com/">Polyphonic Spree</a> (although I've missed <a href="http://www.myspace.com/wearemanman">Man Man</a>, <a href="http://www.whiterabbitsmusic.com/home.html">White Rabbits</a>, <a href="http://www.hieroglyphics.com/artists/del/">Del</a>, <a href="http://www.myspace.com/atmosphere">Atmosphere</a>, and probably many others...). There's really too much, and I <span style="font-style: italic;">LUB</span> it. But until tomorrow, when I hopefully have something a little more to contribute, I bid you all adieu. Enjoy the clip; I know you will.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">MANtage<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><object height="355" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/JvltzwkUEEA"><param name="wmode" value="transparent"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/JvltzwkUEEA" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" height="355" width="425"></embed></object></div></div>Greg "Danger" Kleinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02490487040220150934noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29829605.post-18297590518515470142007-10-31T22:42:00.000-05:002007-10-31T23:11:55.117-05:00Something Wicked This Way Writes<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:180%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;">H</span></span><span style="color: rgb(255, 153, 102);">a</span>p<span style="color: rgb(255, 153, 102);">p</span>y <span style="color: rgb(255, 153, 102);">H<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">a</span>l<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">l</span>o<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">w</span>e<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">e</span>n</span>, fooligans. It's been far too long since I last posted; lots of tricks and treats in that time. But instead of regaling you with these tales, let's just enjoy some good Halloween cheese, courtesy of one Danny Elfman. But that's why you came here, right? Riiiiight. BOO!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Nightmare Before Christmas - This Is Halloween</span><br /></div><object height="355" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/FAFG1mWwzF4"><param name="wmode" value="transparent"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/FAFG1mWwzF4" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" height="355" width="425"></embed></object><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Oingo Boingo - Dead Man's Party</span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">(and Rodney Dangerfield...from beyond the grave!!!)<br /><div style="text-align: left;"><object height="355" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/iypUpv9xelg"><param name="wmode" value="transparent"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/iypUpv9xelg" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" height="355" width="425"></embed></object><br /></div></div>Greg "Danger" Kleinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02490487040220150934noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29829605.post-64306895034870298722007-10-22T00:43:00.000-05:002007-10-22T12:44:55.954-05:00Meet the Press Is On Far Too Early<span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">O</span></span>therwise, I would have watched this interview with <a href="http://www.comedycentral.com/shows/the_colbert_report/index.jhtml">Stephen Colbert</a> on <a href="http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/3032608/">Meet the Press</a> this morning discussing his plans to run for president in South Carolina. My mom actually woke me up after watching it, scratching her head over the seriousness (or lack thereof) of his responses. I have a feeling she's not part of the <a href="http://www.colbertnation.com/">Colbert Nation</a>, though. As for Russert, you can tell he had trouble keeping it together at certain parts, but I think he got the joke and took it all in stride, which generated some pretty decent back-and-forths between the two. See what you missed while you were sleeping off last night's fun; I'm sure you'll enjoy it as well.<br /><br /><object height="350" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/IIs2z2JNvNE"><param name="wmode" value="transparent"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/IIs2z2JNvNE" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" height="350" width="425"></embed></object><br /><object height="350" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/8JbBFNCRp1A"><param name="wmode" value="transparent"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/8JbBFNCRp1A" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" height="350" width="425"></embed></object>Greg "Danger" Kleinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02490487040220150934noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29829605.post-73386541696965742332007-10-21T00:51:00.000-05:002008-12-08T15:51:22.564-06:00This Is How Indie Kids Dance<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ015nUdUctr0g5f2D20KZbhy1FSgstSg2gHzemIsrlCzEqkr0i9l-_oci8gIIDipEDh5E1MCtUhL07HEOVjBHBHX3U-wEhisFKR7IXMbqPgkya52Mw7xab9PYXU_maPHSB99fHQ/s1600-h/calvin+hobbes+3.gif"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ015nUdUctr0g5f2D20KZbhy1FSgstSg2gHzemIsrlCzEqkr0i9l-_oci8gIIDipEDh5E1MCtUhL07HEOVjBHBHX3U-wEhisFKR7IXMbqPgkya52Mw7xab9PYXU_maPHSB99fHQ/s320/calvin+hobbes+3.gif" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5123665061919983794" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">A</span></span> good day today, fooligans. After a long stint of Guitar Hero II last night, I visited the <a href="http://www.bluebonnetcafe.net/">Blue Bonnet Cafe</a> in Marble Falls this morning and had some eggs, sausage, grits, and biscuits and gravy; some real down home cooking, y'all. Then I was treated to Mizzou opening up a can of <a href="http://www1.istockphoto.com/file_thumbview_approve/1074660/2/istockphoto_1074660_cranberry_sauce.jpg">jellied whoop ass</a> against Texas Tech, <a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=272930142">holding their high-powered offense to just 10 points</a>. But I digress...<br /><br />Although I found out a bit too late that <a href="http://www.wearemanman.com/">Man Man</a> was playing here tonight (I'm still amazed how I missed it, I really would have liked to see them.), I decided to take this night to finally complete a CD that's been in my head for far too long, titled "<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZkGum1YYkGk">This Is How Indie Kids Dance</a>." I really had no parameters, just had a lot of fun, danceable songs I wanted to use. As always, I ended up with a long list, but after some trimming, I'm pleased with the end result. Let me know your thoughts. Or heck, burn it and entertain a party. Well, for 80 minutes, that is. After that, you're on your own. Better get some more <a href="http://www.heluvagood.com/uploadedImages/Products/Dips_and_Sour_Cream/pd01Dp_FrenchOnion12oz.jpg">dip</a>. Hey, is that <a href="http://collateraldamage.files.wordpress.com/2007/06/yahtzee_logo.jpg">Yahtzee</a>? Break it out!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">1.</span> Le Tigre - Deceptacon<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">2.</span> Liars - Mr. Your on Fire Mr.<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">3. </span>Modest Mouse - Dashboard<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">4.</span> LCD Soundsystem - Daft Punk Is Playing at My House<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">5.</span> Ghostland Observatory - Sad Sad City<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">6.</span> TV on the Radio - Wolf Like Me<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">7.</span> The Postal Service - Such Great Heights<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">8. </span>Junior Senior - Move Your Feet<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">9. </span>Peter Bjorn and John - Young Folks<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">10.</span> The Shins - Turn a Square<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">11.</span> Hot Hot Heat - Bandages<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">12.</span> The Faint - Glass Danse<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">13.</span> Q and not U - Soft Pyramids<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">14.</span> Clap Your Hands Say Yeah - Skin of My Yellow Country Teeth<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">15.</span> The Rapture - House of Jealous Lovers<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">16. </span>The Dismemberment Plan - The City<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">17. </span>Against Me! - Stop!<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">18. </span>Broken Social Scene - Almost Crimes<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">19. </span>The Hives - Hate to Say I Told You So<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">20.</span> Bloc Party - Banquet<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">21.</span> The White Stripes - Hotel YorbaGreg "Danger" Kleinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02490487040220150934noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29829605.post-19696528810611590772007-10-17T19:01:00.000-05:002008-12-08T15:51:22.646-06:00Unexpected Creative Spontaneity<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPuDpLe4JNK9JesuFNniuMZXPKJ_RymJAxnnPWuk-cO9Q3f7kHBuQaqDLEg2E-fbcq2TslJynUjXQOgVnpxoBC0DoQw6Aep9CTVL2ufGTt64pX4JXldHfaE0Teub_vjvSbPJnVUg/s1600-h/Painful+Lesson.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPuDpLe4JNK9JesuFNniuMZXPKJ_RymJAxnnPWuk-cO9Q3f7kHBuQaqDLEg2E-fbcq2TslJynUjXQOgVnpxoBC0DoQw6Aep9CTVL2ufGTt64pX4JXldHfaE0Teub_vjvSbPJnVUg/s400/Painful+Lesson.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5122451209672853666" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">T</span></span>his drawing manifested itself after a visit to <a href="http://www.angelfire.com/nc/tcrpress/plotbank.html">The Plot Bank</a>. I was surfing through it looking for something to get my writing juices flowing and happened upon this gem, but further extrapolation could only be conveyed by MS Paint. Besides, I write all the time, this was much more fun.Greg "Danger" Kleinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02490487040220150934noreply@blogger.com0