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November 29th, 2004

Movie Weekend

We decided to make the long weekend a movie-watching weekend and rented six DVDs. Four of them had to be back by Sunday noon, so that somewhat dictated the watching order.

Around the World in 80 Days – This was a fun movie and the cameo appearances made it more so. We’ll probably buy this one.

The Stepford Wives – I was surprised by how much I liked this movie. I don’t think I’d buy it because I now know the twist, but I liked this one.

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban – This movie was just plain awful. I spent the full two and a half hours thinking “get to the point, already!” The words dull, tedious, boring, and pointless don’t begin to describe how bad this movie was. It sucked.

The Terminal – It wasn’t the worst movie we saw this weekend (see above) but it may have been the worst one that Tom Hanks has been in. When it ended my only thought was “that was stupid.” It will probably get nominated for all kinds of awards but probably won’t win because it’s not as crappy as Lost in Translation.

Elf – This movie was cute and entertaining. Also predictable. It’s mindless fun that’s okay to see once.

Van Helsing – Haven’t seen it yet. I think it’s due back on Friday.

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November 17th, 2004

News Commentary

Bidding war for ‘Virgin Mary sandwich’  People are going on eBay and bidding on a cheese sandwich with the image of the “Virgin Mary?”  I’m always amazed at the bullshit people believe, starting with the half-wit who put this thing up for auction, down to the morons who are bidding on it.


Caution: Do Not Walk on Tracks  A Pennsylvania woman who was struck by a train has sued the rail company for failing to warn her that trains travel on railroad tracks.  Is the woman Patricia M. Frankhouser really this stupid?  Her lawyers should be disbarred for wasting the court’s time and the railroad should sue her for trespassing.  This is the kind of case I’d love to get for jury duty.
District scraps alleged ‘cross-dressing’ day  A homecoming tradition in which boys dress like girls and vice versa in a tiny Texas school district won’t be held Wednesday after a parent complained about what she regarded as the event’s homosexual overtones.  So, are you trying to tell me that wearing the wrong clothes causes a change at the genetic level and modifies a person’s sexual orientation?  Do you frequently confuse transvestites with homosexuals?  Is the school also forcing the kids to listen to show tunes and instructing them on how to use various grooming products?  Doesn’t your school district have any real problems to worry about?
FCC chief ticked over MNF opening  The nation’s chief media regulator expressed disappointment Wednesday over the steamy locker room opening to ABC’s “Monday Night Football” broadcast.  “I wonder if Walt Disney would be proud,” said Michael Powell, chairman of the Federal Communications Commission. At http://missyenformed.bumr.net/42 I wrote up some proposed guidelines that the FCC’s Bureau of Puritanical Policies should implement:

“O Networks, tell your wives and daughters and the women of the shows to draw upon them their over-garments. That is more appropriate so that they may be recognized and not molested. 

Tell camera operators to avert their glances and actresses to guard their private parts; that is purer for them. The FCC is informed about anything they do.

Tell women of the shows to avert their glances and guard their private parts and not to display their charms except what (normally) appears of them. They should draw their coverings over their bosoms and not show their charms except to their husbands.”

I suggest that any time a woman appears on television:

  1. Clothing must cover the entire body; only the hands and face may remain visible.
  2. The material must not be so thin that one can see through it.
  3. The clothing must hang loose so that the shape / form of the body is not apparent.
  4. The female clothing must not resemble the man’s clothing.
  5. The design of the clothing must not resemble the clothing of the non-believing women.
  6. The design must not consist of bold designs that attract attention.
  7. Clothing should not be worn for the sole purpose of gaining reputation or increasing one’s status in society.

The reason for this strictness is so that the woman is protected from the lustful gaze of men.  She should not attract attention to herself in any way. In any television show broadcast, it is permissible for a man to catch the eye of a woman, however it is unlawful for a man to look twice as this encourages lustful thoughts.  All women on television should wear a dress which will cover all parts of her body, and which should not reveal the figure.

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November 9th, 2004

B.S. for 11/9/04

We found out last night that our dogs are liars. I gave them their treats at 7:45 before I went upstairs to work on something. Janet stayed in the family room to watch a tape. After I had left the dogs went over to Janet to let her know that it was time for their cookie. She didn’t know that I had already given them one so they got another. You just can’t trust a dog when it comes to food.


I keep getting phishing emails asking for account information. The grammar and word selection alone should be enough to alert people that it’s a scam, but people still fall for it. “We earnestly ask you to visit the following link” and “This instruction has been sent to all bank customers and is obligatory to follow” are two phrases that really jump out at me.
Risotto just isn’t that great after it’s been in the freezer, thawed, water added, and reheated. It was more like porridge than risotto. Still, it made an acceptable dinner.
There’s a hockey game tonight at the San Jose arena between the Cleveland Barons and the Edmonton Roadrunners. It will be interesting to see how the experimental rule changes will affect scoring. Now, if the NHL and NHLPA can just stop their pissing contest and start negotiating a new CBA.
I saw an article on the St. Louis Post Dispatch web site with the headline “Rap artist is charged with marijuana possession.” I don’t know what’s more shocking – that this actually made the paper, or that they use the words “rap” and “artist” in the same headline. That’s as bad as using “rap” and “music” in the same sentence.

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