The Grammys

The Grammys are really boring. I really couldn't give a damn about any of the artists this year. In fact, I kind of just wish Kanye and Daft Punk were on every year.

Lloyd Christmas

MLS

I hate the MLS...it's a fucking second rate league that treats it's players like shit and has no validity to it at all...but I feel like I do need to support a team. It would be St. Louis if they had a team, or New York City if they had a team (notice I mentioned City). Not the Fire. Maybe Toronto, or any of the Canadian franchises that are going to be expansion teams in the next few years. I want to be a Union fan even, but I could never root for a Philly team. For now, and to support the new stadium, it has to be this:



But my allegiance is going to change soon. Hopefully when NYFC joins up.

Lovesick

I really don't understand the music that is coming out these days. I feel like an old man sometimes, but seriously, what the fuck is this? This came out recently too, not in 1986 like you might expect. In fact, one of the guitarists used to be in Static-X. I don't know who the fuck that is, but I do know that they suck.

Fever Ray....

....what the fuck?!?!?!?



This is the lead singer of The Knife. My mind is fucked.

more Zinn

this is a must read for everyone:

http://www.progressive.org/zinn0509.html

Zinn expands more on what Obama is doing, and needs to do.

Howard Zinn 1922-2010

A great, great man passed away today.

Howard Zinn, the world needs more people like you:

Here is his obituary from the New York Times.

Before he passed away, he wrote a brief statement about Obama's presidency for The Nation:

"I' ve been searching hard for a highlight. The only thing that comes close is some of Obama's rhetoric; I don't see any kind of a highlight in his actions and policies.

As far as disappointments, I wasn't terribly disappointed because I didn't expect that much. I expected him to be a traditional Democratic president. On foreign policy, that's hardly any different from a Republican--as nationalist, expansionist, imperial and warlike. So in that sense, there's no expectation and no disappointment. On domestic policy, traditionally Democratic presidents are more reformist, closer to the labor movement, more willing to pass legislation on behalf of ordinary people--and that's been true of Obama. But Democratic reforms have also been limited, cautious. Obama's no exception. On healthcare, for example, he starts out with a compromise, and when you start out with a compromise, you end with a compromise of a compromise, which is where we are now.

I thought that in the area of constitutional rights he would be better than he has been. That's the greatest disappointment, because Obama went to Harvard Law School and is presumably dedicated to constitutional rights. But he becomes president, and he's not making any significant step away from Bush policies. Sure, he keeps talking about closing Guantánamo, but he still treats the prisoners there as "suspected terrorists." They have not been tried and have not been found guilty. So when Obama proposes taking people out of Guantánamo and putting them into other prisons, he's not advancing the cause of constitutional rights very far. And then he's gone into court arguing for preventive detention, and he's continued the policy of sending suspects to countries where they very well may be tortured.

I think people are dazzled by Obama's rhetoric, and that people ought to begin to understand that Obama is going to be a mediocre president--which means, in our time, a dangerous president--unless there is some national movement to push him in a better direction."

Community College

The Haymaker and I didn't actually move to Atlanta. In fact, I actually started school today at Westchester Community College. And man was it weird. First of all, I'm extremely disappointed that I only saw 2 goth kids today. I always wondered where did all the goth kids go, and I always thought the answer was community college. I guess I was wrong, and that saddens me greatly. Goth kids, come back!



I did manage to see a couple of kids that looked more like this, but this shit ain't cool:



Those kids are at least foreign, so they can pull it off. Rich white kids from the suburbs though need to just stop.

Other random happenings during my first day:

A random girl asked me how old I was. When I responded that I was 25, she responded "Oh, you are old."

I overheard a group of guys standing outside smoking, and one of them said "Hey, you know what's ill? Movies with Laurence Fishburne!"

The Haymaker and I Move to Atlanta

Its always hangover in philly

more Community

I start some classes at the local community college tomorrow. Hopefully they are just like the show:

Ken Jeong on Community

I have been saying this on this blog for awhile, but Ken Jeong is one of my favorite people ever. Here is that clip I mentioned from Community a couple days ago:



Here is more good Senor Chang footage:

Big Fan

I finally got around to catching this movie now that it has been released on dvd, and I don't know how I didn't try to see it in the theaters since this movie is one of the best movies that came out last year. It stars Patton Oswalt, who is always awesome, and deals with him being a fan of the New York Giants, who I also love.

Now, when I first got this movie, I figured it would just be a dumb comedy. It is not. So while I was surprised at what I was watching, it turned out to be for the better. This is an intense movie about a depressed human being who has only one thing going for him, his love for the football team that he supports. While watching this movie, all I could think of was how it was similar to The Wrestler, but better. Turns out the guy who wrote and directed Big Fan also wrote The Wrestler. Makes a lot of sense.



I know Patton Oswalt probably won't be, but he should seriously be considered for the Best Actor award.

Community

Although Aziz is the fucking man, and I'm really enjoying everything about Parks and Recreation, I think Community has to be the best comedy on television right now (also since It's Always Sunny... won't be back on til September). Last night's episode with Jack Black was awesome, although his parts were a little over the top. Can someone please find me the clip of Senor Chang coming into the classroom after his "death" and then him proceeding to eat Annie's brains and then play his rap song?



Also, have you guys noticed that Starburns is played by Dino. "YOU GOT THE GOODS!"

Rza Ain't Nothing to Fuck Wit

All I want to do in life is just hang out with both Aziz and Rza.

Parks and Recreation is the Wu-Tang of Comedy - watch more funny videos

Buddy Holly

3am thoughts

This entire late night war with Conan and Leno is the most asinine shit ever. Conan, you are a funny dude. Leno, you used to be a funny dude. It's late night tv though, and I don't give a fuck about any of you. You are the major network's excuse to put out un-entertaining shit out that costs you nothing, other than the hosts' salary. Truthfully, I would much rather be watching a good drama at 11 than watching some shitty comedy leftover shit from Saturday Night Live, which I hate in the first place. Your monologues aren't funny. I hate the majority of celebrities you interview. And the bands that you book all suck. So fuck you Conan. Fuck you Leno and Letterman. Fuck you ABC or CBS or whatever the fuck you are. I don't give a shit about you.

Unless you constantly book Aziz every single night:

Aziz Ansari on Conan from Aziz Ansari

and it also might be good if you got MIA as your musical guest:

Ben. Jamming.

Devinc7 (12:35:44 AM): benjamin. it's devin. are you ok?

lefty7448(12:35:58 AM): yeah
(12:36:00 AM): sup?

Devinc7(12:36:51 AM): just wanted to make sure dude

lefty7448(12:37:29 AM): k

Devinc7(12:37:44 AM): good luck my man. in life

lefty7448(12:38:00 AM): thanks

Southland

I just got done watching the pilot for Southland, on TNT. This show was originally on NBC or CBS or ABC, don't really remember, but it was canceled after the first batch of episodes came out. TNT picked it up, and after watching the first episode, I'm extremely intrigued to see where it goes. I'm sure the budget has been dramatically reduced since it's no longer on a major network, yet this show has extreme promise as a gritty crime drama that from the first episode, is going to deal with the lives of a few LAPD officers dealing with the conflicts of society in contrast to what is expected out of them as a cop.

Let's get this out of the way. I fucking hate cops. 90% of the police officers out there are dumb fucking assholes that just want to hold a gun. It's the Clint Eastwood psychology that plagues the angry white suburban youth of American culture, just manifested in a position of power who will always be beating a guy down. Even American politics follow this same ideology.

While I hate cops, I do recognize that there are a few, the other 10%, that are out there to make a real difference in society. These are the ones out there to protect the disadvantaged. These are the ones focused on the 'justice' aspect of criminal justice.

I am really intrigued to see a new television show like "Southland" deal with all of these issues. Hopefully it won't let me down.

Oh yeah, it also uses one of the best songs ever in it's promos:



UPDATE:

Ryan Atwood knows what the fuck is up:

http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1629534/20100112/index.jhtml

Random Ipod Playlist of the Day

The Fall of Troy - I Just Got This Symphony Goin'
Moloko Plus - O.S.S.
Recover - Rodeo
Fairweather - Soundtrack to the Ride
The Cure - 10:15 Saturday Night
Muse - Knights of Cydonia
Saves the Day - Jesse and My Whetstone
Morrissey - Black Cloud
Alkaline Trio - Hating Every Minute
Animal Collective - Brother Sport
Misfits - London Dungeon
Screeching Weasel - Kamala's Too Nice

Weird mix of mostly pop-punk type stuff from 2001, but I liked it.

Oh, I also watched the movie "Storytelling" last night. Todd Solondz has always mindfucked me with his movies, and this movie was no different.

More Cowbell

I was going to post this because it is all over every sports blog, but it's been a week and I am still laughing about it:



This is the second best cowbell video ever. And no, the famous Saturday Night Live skit with Will Ferrell isn't my favorite, but instead the Saturday Night Live performance of Queens of the Stone Age with Will Ferrell is my favorite.


queens of the stone age on SNL

adam | MySpace Video

Goddamn, Queens of the Stone Age is so fucking good.

Best of...

Every blogger in the world is currently putting out their Best of the Year Lists. Best movies, best albums, etc. Every list I read is basically the same, and they all pretty much bore me. Instead of biting their style, I won't be posting my 20 best albums of the year, but one album I did listen to a lot of was Set Your Goals "This Will Be the Death of Us." It's full of some pop-punk/melodic-hardcore goodness.



The guitar player in this band, Dan, has an awesome blog about all the awesome food that he eats on tour. Check it out:

http://roadnoms.com/

Most Awesome/Sexiest Video Ever

I am in shock about this video.

UPDATE:

I think this video was probably filmed at this thing:

http://www.derekerdman.com/ilovemilkshakes/august2009/DRK_CRNVL/juggalo_gathering_2009.htm

I have seriously been laughing about this for hours.

holy shit

reverse microwave!
http://gizmodo.com/5439701/can-microwave-technology-be-used-to-make-food-cold

fact: 75% of the world's freeon can be found in old refrigerators.

Landycakes is Hot Shit Right Now

Landycakes arrived in England over the weekend and begins training with Everton today. He is kind of a little girl, but I'm hoping he gets some playing time and actually does well.

Before he crossed the pond though, he left us with this commercial for the mexican lottery. I'm just as confused as everyone else.

On to the Next One

Favorite Movies of 09

I have completely stopped going to the movie theaters at all, seeing as how I would rather spend my money on drugs, hookers, and used video games. Yet did manage to see some movies the past year, so I decided to write a few quick movie reviews.

Inglourious Basterds - Quentin Tarantino is out of his fucking mind. He also also a genius. There is nothing better than a movie about killing Nazis, and they kill a lot of Nazis in this movie.

Up - I didn't see this movie because I'm not a little kid. I also don't have a little kid. If you did see this movie and you are over the age of 12, then you are a fucking loser. And yes, I'm referring to you Jonny "One-nut" Haymaker.

The Hangover - Ken Jeong is the greatest actor of our generation.

Sons of Anarchy - Yeah, this is a television show. It's such a good television show that I would rather watch it than some shit movie like "Where the Wild Things Are."

Public Enemies - I actually watched this due to my interest in it since it was filmed in Chicago. Spoiler alert: Dillinger dies in the end.

Adventureland - Nothing bad to say about this movie. In fact, I liked it a lot.

The Air Up There - Was disappointed to find out this had George Clooney in it instead of Kevin Bacon.

Lesbian Vampire Killers - This is my favorite movie of the year. It is British. It has really hot girls. It has really hot girls that turn into lesbian vampires. It has it all! MyAnna Buring should win the Oscar for this for being hot. Knowing the Oscars though, they will probably give the best actress award to that bitch Maryl Streep for playing a bitch.