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Monthly Archives: May 2008

The Long War: Laurie Lee and Alan Rickman

May 31, 2008 – 10:01 am

Here is everyone’s favorite velvet-throated thespian Alan Rickman, reading Laurie Lee’s poem The Long War for Peace Day, which was, apparently, September 21st. I wish they’d tell me these things ahead of time.
The Long War is a title which has been applied to any number of seemingly-endless conflicts, most recently used by the Bush administration [...]

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2 moz

May 31, 2008 – 7:39 am

Yet again, I tried to post, and yet again, it died. Amelia Earhart and Elvis are reading my blog posts now. I should just NEVER post on Friday. See you tomorrow?

By raincoaster | Posted in Culture | Comments (3)

Slimeballs!

May 29, 2008 – 11:17 pm

cross-posted from TeenyManolo, with a bit of editing
Everything old is goo again!
(I had to; it was there)
Yes, GenX’s favorite toy (besides Pong, that is) is celebrating its thirtieth birthday this year. As with everything and everyone who turns that undeniably-adult age, its tastes have changed over time to something more…sophisticated?
Say hello to Love Slime, Hot [...]

By raincoaster | Posted in Allegory, Canada, Culture, Entertainment, Etiquette, Family, Generation X, Humour, Weird, gross, humor, marketing, sad, tasteless, weddings | Comments (156)

What Will We Do Tonight, raincoaster?

May 28, 2008 – 8:12 pm

Chihuahuas are creepy. Chihuahuas in turtleneck sweaters can be up to no good. Watch your ankles!

By raincoaster | Posted in Entertainment, Humour, Operation Global Media Domination, Pets, animals, conspiracy, humor, lol, meme | Comments (27)

St. Petersburg at Night

May 28, 2008 – 10:39 am

Smolny Cathedral, seen against a gibbous moon. From the Guardian.

By raincoaster | Posted in Allegory, Art, Christianity, Culture, Religion, beauty | Comments (14)

The Solution for the Zeta Male Dilemma

May 28, 2008 – 7:58 am

Or is that “The Dilemma of Zetality?” Something like that, for sure.
Yes, here via SondraKiStanUSA and AgentBedhead comes the solution for the heartbreaking loneliness that is the sad fate of millions of loveless basement-dwelling males.
ImaginaryGirlfriends.com.

The girls are real. The relationship is not. When your time [...]

By raincoaster | Posted in Dating, Humour, Singles, Weird, Wordpress, Work, Zeta Males, capitalism, geek, gender, humor, sad | Comments (30)

Samuel L. Jackson’s past as a Junior Hockey coach

May 27, 2008 – 12:12 pm

Not many non-Canadians know, but Junior Hockey is the bloodiest. Oh, there may be less blood on the ice, but there is far more in the stands and in the parking lot. My parents, for instance, who, having two figure skating daughters, had no particular interest in junior excuse me Junior Hockey, still went out [...]

By raincoaster | Posted in Canada, Culture, Etiquette, Gonzo, Humour, Movies, Sports, YouTube, humor | Comments (11)

Weezer: Pork and Beans and Posts and WordPress.com

May 27, 2008 – 9:01 am

I know three point two million people have already seen it, but I can think of nothing more appropriate with which to celebrate my glorious return to the internets! Yes, finally the Write Post page takes less than five minutes to come up, and it appears that I may even be [...]

By raincoaster | Posted in Blogging, Celebrity, Culture, Entertainment, Fans, Humour, Weird, YouTube, humor, meme, music | Comments (15)

Oops

May 24, 2008 – 2:56 am

Spoke too soon. WordPress.com is having its traditional Friday fits.

By raincoaster | Posted in Culture | Comments (41)

A Return to Blogggerville

May 23, 2008 – 9:26 pm

Normal (abnormal?) posting will return shortly. For whatever reason the computer hasn’t been cooperating over the past 24 hours.

By raincoaster | Posted in Culture | Comments (3)