Monthly Archives: April 2011

Oh Say Shall We Dance?

So I finally got around to watching the original Japanese version of Shall We Dance?. The US remake with Richard Gere and Jennifer Lopez is remarkably similar. Even for a remake. Of course, it’s more Hollywood. That is, everything is … Continue reading

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She’s New in Town

Zellweger is such a great name! In New In Town she plays a Floridian corporate exec who’s transferred to frozen Minnesota. Hmmm. Doesn’t sound so good, does it? But think of it as Gung Ho meets A Prairie Home Companion‘s … Continue reading

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Burn Simple Blood After Reading

So I saw the broadcast TV version of Burn After Reading. (The first Coen brothers film I ever saw was Blood Simple. IMDB says it came out in ’84, but it seems to me I saw it earlier than that. … Continue reading

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Sometimes I’m Unintentionally Rational.

But not if I can help it. Do you ever have this problem? If so, tell everyone by wearing the t-shirt. And thanks again for your support!

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Flashlight Fascination

I remember once when I was a kid and my parents threw some kind of party. I wasn’t invited. I was supposed to go to sleep early that night and remain in my bedroom all snug in my bed. After … Continue reading

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Waitresses and Depression

When I was a teenager I was diagnosed with depression. Imagine my shock and surprise. I wanted to tell the doctor, “You’d be depressed too if everyone were out to get you!” But I was afraid he wouldn’t get the … Continue reading

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It’s Not Easy Being Me

And I have to do it all the time! Luckily, I’ve got this handy t-shirt that keeps it all in perspective. You can have one to! Just come on down to Lucky Lyle’s T-Shirt Trading Emporium and Happy BiBimBap Store! … Continue reading

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Bazaar Disappointment

Commercial regret is a common fixture of WalMart. But you expect that. Their suppliers are the lowest bidders. And next year, they’ll charge less or WalMart will not continue doing business with them. After a while, these suppliers end up … Continue reading

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Unethical Immoral Moneysaving

A coworker was telling me a story of someone he knew who lives in a city hard hit by the exuberant housing bust. At the peak in the market they’d bought this big beautiful house. It cost a lot. Really … Continue reading

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I Eat My Vegetables

Before they eat me! You think all those Brussels Sprouts are just cute & tasty?! They’ll take over the world if we don’t take them out first! Grab the garlic and butter!  ¡Vámonos! Oh, and don’t forget to buy this … Continue reading

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