Monthly Archives: February 2010

Posted on February 22, 2010 | 1 Comment

No, I feel fine. Why do you ask?

And now for a little free association re: the Olympic Winter Games.

Several people have told me recently they just aren’t into the Olympics. They feel a little left out when others chat incessantly about Olympic Fever. But they shouldn’t feel bad. Because if there’s anything more American than getting worked into a frenzy over alpine skiing for a three-week period once every four years, it’s not getting worked into a frenzy over alpine skiing for a three-week period once every four years. You people are the sane ones among us. Six months from now we’ll be ashamed that we were once passionately debating if we could trust Bode Miller to not be a complete jerk, whether or not Lindsay Vonn should’ve posed for Sports Illustrated or just how stupid Apolo Anton Ohno’s soul patch really is AAAAAAAA I JUST WANT TO RIP OFF HIS SPEED SKATES AND USE THEM TO SHAVE OFF THAT STUPID STUPID SOUL PATCH FOR THE LOVE OF PETE OH IT JUST DRIVES ME INSANE and you’ll be sitting back laughing at us. But even if you don’t have Olympic Fever, you can read my analysis and get caught up on what you’ve been missing. Continue reading →

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Posted in Brian On [USA! USA!]

Tagged Apolo Ohno, biathlon, bobsled, Canada, Cool Runnings, cowbell, Magdalena Neuner, miracle on ice, national anthem, Olympic Fever, Olympics, opening ceremonies, Soul patch, Vancouver, Winter

Link Dump: Coolest Thing Ever

Posted on February 22, 2010 | Leave a comment

(via Gizmodo)

Rockets + Crayons = Probably the coolest thing ever. I wish I’d thought of that for my 3rd grade science fair project.
The US Mint is updating the reverse design of the penny. Talk about CHANGE you can believe in, amiright? But seriously though, the design looks like an iPhone app icon.
If you aren’t following Barack Obama’s Facebook feed, you should be.
This mini blind shirt actually works when you pull the drawstring.
Since the theological debate on whether or not all dogs go to heaven is still up in the air, Christians would do well to buy post-Rapture pet care for Fido and Mittens. Wait, I meant to say “insane people would do well…”
When I grow up, I hope to be able to write something half as good as this profile of Roger Ebert from Esquire. Specifically, I’d like to master writing narrative in present tense. You can also read Ebert’s “response” which is a great piece of writing in and of itself. (FYI, the photo is a little… startling. Cut the man some slack, he doesn’t have a jaw!)

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Tagged crayons, link dump, rockets

Mail Call 3.0

Posted on February 19, 2010 | Leave a comment

From Ja - Yokohama, Japan

Here’s a look at what’s been piling up in my mail box lately (Thanksgiving through yesterday). I’ve really cut back on my sending since the fall, so that means I’m receiving a lot less too. Feel free to send me a card to add to my collection. I’ll probably send you one back :-). (You can see previous Mail Calls here and here.) Continue reading →

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Posted in Brian On [Deltiology]

Tagged deltiology, mail call, postcards

Velvet Hippies

Posted on February 16, 2010 | Leave a comment

It’s not uncommon for companies to send me promotional copies of Christian CDs or books in the hopes that we’ll give them some free publicity. But this morning’s arrival of MercyMe’s new single, The Generous Mr. Lovewell, kinda weirds me out. First of all, what’s “the media collective”? It sounds like a hippie version of Skynet. Non-standard, extra large typeface in business correspondence? That’s strike two. And finally, who gives their daughter a name like Velvet? Oh wait, that’s right: HIPPIES.

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Posted in Brian On [Free Music]

Tagged free music, mercyme, mr. lovewell

Link Dump: Tom Selleck, Sandwich and Waterfalls Edition

Posted on February 8, 2010 | 4 Comments

I would rehash all the Super Bowl Commercials, but I’ll just let the pros do it. I will say, however, that I was very underwhelmed with the Tebow ad. Maybe that was their strategy… to build lots of buzz then be as bland as possible. And why did he tackle his mother? He’s not a linebacker. And I liked the eTrade ad, if only because they called out a promiscuous infant: “That milkaholic Lindsay.”

The Full House house is on the market. Anyone got a spare $4.1 million sittin’ around? What ever happend to predictability? / The milk man, the paper boy, evening T.V / You miss your old familar friends / but waiting just around the bend…
I don’t know what’s going on in this University of Alaska-Fairbanks promo clip, but I love it.
The Internet at its purest: Tom Selleck. Sandwiches. Waterfalls.
The Internet at its second purest: Nicholas Cage as everyone.
I didn’t realize there was a grass roots movement to abolish ketchup packets. This is surprising, because I’m very active in the ketchup packet community.

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Posted in Brian On [Link Dump]

Tagged full house, link dump, tom selleck

Roses are Red, My Tires are Black

Posted on February 3, 2010 | Leave a comment

Roses are red
My tires are black
My front tire blew out
Stupid nail (maybe tack)

I turned on my hazards
I pulled over quick
The tire was ruined
My stomach was sick Continue reading →

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Posted in Brian On [Tire Safety]

Tagged Poetry, tire

Link Dump: Hamm and Bublé Edition

Posted on February 1, 2010 | Leave a comment

The Tim Tebow commercial thing is being blown way out of proportion. If CBS wants to take the money for the pro-life ad, let ‘em. If they want to take money for an opposing ad, let ‘em. If people get turned off by either ad, that’s fine too. That’s the beauty of capitalism and free speech. And football.
JCMO just changed city ordinances to allow tattoo parlors in city limits. It’s only a matter of time before I start seeing Golden Girls and Goonies tattoo in person. Ha, I had totally forgotten about Popples. Score! (FYI, it’s mildly NSFW. Nothing too graphic, it’s just that you probably wouldn’t want it projected on the big screen at church.)
I’m sorry J.D. Salinger is gone, but this article pretty well captures my impression of the mourners.
Good news: Southwest is going to start offering WiFi!
Building off of the air travel idea, we have probably the coolest idea ever: The Unclaimed Baggage Store. I know where my next used pairs of socks is coming from!
I’m not a huge fan of Jon Hamm or Michael Bublé, but I liked this SNL riff. (I also enjoyed this older bit, Jon Hamm’s John Hams.) I’m a sucker for homophones.

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Posted in Brian On [Link Dump]

Tagged Jon Hamm, link dump, Michael Buble, Saturday Night Live, SNL

Monthly Archives: February 2010

failbooking.com

Olympic Fever and its Only Known Cure

Link Dump: Coolest Thing Ever

Mail Call 3.0

Velvet Hippies

Link Dump: Tom Selleck, Sandwich and Waterfalls Edition

Roses are Red, My Tires are Black

Link Dump: Hamm and Bublé Edition

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