Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Archer
Check out Archer, an FX animated comedy series that spoofs sixties spy movies while taking a poke or two at modern office politics.
I have to admit that part of the appeal for me is that the animation is gorgeous, very reminiscent of old Jonny Quest episodes.
Watch every episode from the first season here, but start with episode 10, "Dial M For Mother." Very funny.
I'm Rooting for Paraguay
Because if they win, Larissa Riquelme has vowed to run through the streets naked. Goooooooooo Paraguay!
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Not That You Bastards Care
Portal, Valve's 2007 puzzle game, can only be described as sublime (90/100, Metacritic). I presume the follow-up will be, too ...
Anyway, Valve released this promo video today.
Sunday, June 27, 2010
Saturday, June 26, 2010
Friday, June 25, 2010
Something Left, Something Taken
Here's a very clever animated short by husband and wife team Max Poter and Ru Kuwahata.
Talented people still suck.
Three and a half years
Jeff Skilling has now been in prison for three and a half years for being, as one of you put it previously, a douchebag. Now, as foreshadowed here, and here, he may be getting out. I know you all have been as anxious as I have about this, and that you will join me in drinking a modest toast to the hallowed principle that it is not illegal to be a douchebag.
Dysfunction Junction
Word on the street (okay, on the Interwebs) is that Ryan Adams has contributed to the latest Weezer effort. Evidently Mr. Mandy Moore played some lead and did some writing with Rivers Cuomo. Should be interesting. No doubt Andy will buy it the first day.
Más aqui.
UPDATE: You can't make this shit up.
Ryan Adams has revealed that he has written 11 new songs inspired by his recent trip to Ronnie James Dio's funeral.
The singer-songwriter, who recently released "his first fully-realised sci-fi metal concept album" in the form of 'Orion', took to his Facebook page to announce the news.
"11 new solo tunes came out of nowhere," Adams said. "Day after Dio's funeral they just fell out. Soft mellow acoustic jams - lots of New Orleans scenery and vibe from the trip."
He added: "I am official[ly] very excited again."
Thursday, June 24, 2010
Happy iPhone Day
what do you bastards think? anybody going to stand in line for 1,000 hours to get one of these?
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Saturday, June 19, 2010
Classical Video Games
If my kids ever learn to play an instrument, this will be the first song they learn...
Friday, June 18, 2010
Out and Proud
I've known soccer as well as anyone, and was a little surprised. But it all makes sense now.The Minus 5
You know who is amazing? Scott McCaughey. This dude has written hundreds and hundreds of songs. After establishing the Northwest as a credible place for bands with the Young Fresh Fellows, playing at Paul Westerberg's wedding, joining REM, establishing The Baseball Project, he still has time to put out albums as the Minus 5. The band has a rotating cast, but usually involves Pete Buck and Bill Rieflin as well as folks like Jeff Tweedy and Kurt Bloch. Fancy The Pop music? Check out not one, but two Minus 5 albums.
Thursday, June 17, 2010
American Slang
New Gaslight Anthem is out. I think I was more enthusiastic about the last one than the rest of you bastards, but I'm not going to hold that against you. Eric and Matt, I don't know if Jay has informed you how to Find The Paradise. Just don't believe anything about going through his pants to get there...
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
What Eye Thing?
One of Eric's recent comments led me to this fabulous website uncyclopedia. You should go spend some time there and learn something. It's funny as hay-ul!
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
I've Always Said That
And from now on, all my shoes will come from Nunn Bush. Best name ever.
Of course, it would be much funnier if they made steel wool soap pads or sweaters, but you can't have everything ...
Holy, Flaming Saviours!
One of the most iconic images of the Jesus-in-your-face movement was destroyed by an act of God (but which one? Zeus maybe?).
Viddy well, little brothers, viddy well.
Answer: We Are Devo
New Devo drops today. Interview on NPR's marketplace! I know there's a Devo-thority among the Bastards.. .
Monday, June 14, 2010
Saturday, June 12, 2010
I loves me some FUUTBALL!
I've never understood why the rest of the world loves soccer, yet in America we just don't seem to get it. Maybe this is what we have been missing....
Friday, June 11, 2010
Production Photo From Walking Dead
WARNING: Zombies may appear helpless ... but they are dead, and dangerous ...This looks like it might be really good.
Attached please find the first photo released from the set of AMC’s The Walking Dead, currently being shot in Atlanta, GA. Of the formation of the zombies, creator, director, and executive producer Frank Darabont says "Greg Nicotero is absolutely out-doing himself. The work he is doing is beyond what one could hope for. Our Zombies kick a**!"
The Walking Dead will premiere on AMC in October 2010 during Fearfest.
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Road Trip Friday
Taking a road trip today to DC to attend the birthday party of Young Master Hetherington (also known as A2). Between milk chugging contests and pin the subpoena on the lawyer, there will be some sort of sporting event taking place in Africa. I have no idea what it is. This clip sums up my mindset.
Thursday, June 10, 2010
Kids Say the Darndest Things!
And somewhere, Art Linkletter rolls in his grave. Wait, he's dead right? Watch this adorable young teen say the 'c' word on national television. Twice.
Less Is.... Less
Recently got my first smartphone. Do the esteemed members first recommend watching Lawrence of Arabia, or maybe 2001: A Space Odyssey?
Wednesday, June 09, 2010
Tuesday, June 08, 2010
Health Alert: The Onion
Now that we have health professionals on the blargh, I wanted to make sure we pay attention to things that will make us 'healthier'. I'm pretty sure gushing bullshit is a health hazard.
Summer Reading
Thanks for the invite guys. I just thought I'd start off by providing a few tomes to read at you leisure this summer. Based on previous content, I selected a few titles that may be right up your alley....
enjoy...
Hmmm
This World Cup adidas commercial is either really, really cool or completely repulsive, I can't decide. Is it harmlessly celebrating a collective childhood memory or pissing on it? Head ... hurting ...
I spotted Daft Punk, Snoop Dogg, David Beckham, Noel Gallagher and Ian Brown. The other guys, not so much.
Please Welcome Our New Newest Bastard
Would you also please welcome Matt, frequent lurker, sometime commenter and full-time bastard.
Matt's my brother-in-law, but if his first post sucks, this was all Joe's idea. No pressure.
Monday, June 07, 2010
Meet Our Newest Bastard!
(Above image may or may not represent the actual Eric)
Our club is so exclusive, we need to keep adding members to ensure that we still maintain contact with the outside world. With that, please meet our newest Bastard, Eric. A childhood friend who has managed to remain childish, Eric can now take on all of the menial tasks that Lurker and Andy have failed so horribly at. Welcome him, won't you?
Friday, June 04, 2010
Thanks A Lot, Joe
I've just wasted the last hour looking at hacked signs. Here are some I like, with lots more here. Happy birthday Dave, and TGIF to the rest of you forkers.
That Reminds Me ...
Dave's post reminded me of a business card of sorts that Mr. Martin used to distribute back in his stand-up days.
Wednesday, June 02, 2010
Something To Think About While You're Disregarding The Blog
And entertaining, too. Philip Zimbardo rocks.
Tuesday, June 01, 2010
Why Yes, I WILL Be Seeing This
It's Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World, from Edgar Wright, director of Shaun Of The Dead and Hot Fuzz.
Fart And Wiener Jokes
Those are up our alley, right? Embiggen the image to see the corpses of other comedians riddling the landscape. And don't forget to Fight The Power.
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