February 28, 2010

The Losties Wallpaper

A cool guy named Adam Reynolds used the Lost Punx and put together an awesome Lost wallpaper that I'd like to share with y'all. I was especially impressed with the Simpsons house 'ruins' he added in there.

Anyway, enjoy!

P.S. More new posts coming for SP this next week!

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Even bigger version here.

February 11, 2010

In a fight between Batman and Darth Vader, the winner would be Chuck Norris.

Chuck Norris



You just know this blog wouldn't feel right without Ol' Chuck on it.

Remember the "Walker: Texas Ranger" lever that Conan O' Brien had? I sure do :)







...and the whole Chuck Norris joke thing online is legendary now, and I'd have to say it's one of the most consistently satisfying sources of humor I've ever seen on the net.

A sampling of a few good ones I've come across;
  • Since 1940, the year Chuck Norris was born, roundhouse-kick related deaths have increased 13,000 percent.
  • When Chuck Norris plays Monopoly, it affects the actual world economy.
  • How much wood would a woodchuck chuck if a woodchuck could Chuck Norris? ...All of it!
  • The quickest way to a man's heart is with Chuck Norris' fist.
Do you have a favorite Chuck Norris joke?

January 28, 2010

Ghostbusters 2 Wallpaper

Recently a SP reader named Chris Morrell put together a great Ghostbusters wallpaper with the guys in their updated Ghostbusters II likeness that I wanted to share with you. I really like the job he did and it makes for a pretty snazzy looking desktop if I do say so :) Thanks Chris!

January 19, 2010

Don't Be Cruel

Elvis Presley

My earliest recollection of Elvis music was probably some of his cuter tunes like Teddy Bear and Love me Tender, as well as a sampling of his gospel tunes.

I came along far after the Elvis phenomenon had happened, but if there is any fair comparison to what it was like when Michael Jackson was at his peak, I think I can get somewhat of a grasp of the magnitude that this whole thing was in regards to pop culture impact.

I'm probably never going to make a pilgrimage to Graceland or skydive in a white rhinestone jumpsuit, but I do think Elvis is a figure surely worthy of being Simpsonized.


On another note, I was sent a link from Jenni of some really neat Simpsons art in the form of tattoos, one of which you would have seen in that recent 20th Anniversary TV special.

You can check out the link by clicking on the image;

January 6, 2010

You've Bean Missed

Mr. Bean

In high school, my typing teacher did the coolest thing.

At lunch hour he would invite teachers and students to come into the library to watch his videotapes of an odd looking character called Mr. Bean. This strange character in a brown suit didn't say much, but the situations he got into and the things he did were hilarious.

Many of us students latched on immediately. Word spread around about the videos and the lunch hour audience swelled. We'd anxiously head for the library every lunch hour to poke our heads in and ask "Is there any Mr. Bean today?"

It was one of those things that really brightened the whole school day.


When I first saw Mr. Bean get a turkey stuck on his head, It was one of the most amazing things I had ever seen. I was thoroughly convinced this Rowan Atkinson guy was some kind of genius.

December 15, 2009

I'm Always On Duty!

Inspector Gadget, Penny, and Brain

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Oh Gadget, you lovable klutz.

I vividly remember as a kid, singing the "do do do do do, Inspector Gadget!" along with the tv while my mom brought the warmth of my tomato soup lunch into the room. I would laugh along as Gadget naively bumbled his way hilariously through the episode as Penny and Brain faithfully braved the dangers and virtually solved the case behind his back... with just enough time for Gadget to pop up and hand over the disheartened MAD Agents to the Police Chief of course.

"Oh, Penny! What are you doing here?"

None if this is to say Gadget was useless by any means. Quite to the contrary, the exploits of the ever-optimistic Inspector were a constant distraction and frustration to Dr. Claw, with Gadget often unknowingly uncovering vital clues, as well as taking key MAD Agents out of the picture. If not for his work, I doubt many of the cases would be solved at all.

And I'd regret not thanking the late Don Adams for lending his wonderful voice and charm to the ol' Inspector, as well as providing a great deal of inspiration for the show I'm sure. :)

December 3, 2009

A Link to the Past...

Link

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Update -

Alright you sticklers, hopefully this will make you happy. Apparently Link is 'left-handed'. Enjoy.

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I don't have a history of really being the biggest video gaming guy, but whenever I've gone to Nintendo for a fun time, Link has always been there. From 8-bit on up, I have many fond memories playing or watching Zelda games with friends.

Strange as it sounds, In a way I almost feel like I've grown up along with Link, watching him transition from console to console, and all his visual styles in between. It's been cool seeing him explore fantastic worlds and overcome challenges along the way.

Which has been your favorite Zelda game through the years?