Pop Culture
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It seems some jokes have a shelf life. Apparently, people are done laughing at the Occupy (Camp) Wherever movement. Now, like “Train-wreck” Charlie’s one man show, it’s time to get them off the stage. The protesters have proven their irrelevance. Two months into their protest, the only people who care about their pet issues are…
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In the Ottawa Sun there’s an article about Lindsay Lohan. It seems she’s now going to pose for Playboy. That’s not really that surprising. Lots of “off prime” female celebs have taken that route. I’m probably the only one who finds this hilariously funny. My first giggle is the idea of her getting paid for…
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To anyone not offended by it, I hope you’ve had a pleasant Halloween. I have to be honest, this has been my best in years. Mostly because I don’t have hordes of fifteen year olds asking for the “scariest” movie at Blockbuster. It’s a trick question. The answer usually isn’t the same from one person…
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My daughter is a fan of the Nickelodeon show Victorious. It’s not one I’ve taken the time to watch, but the bits I’ve seen over her shoulder tell me it’s another teen/highschool dramedy. Seen one, seen them all. Or so I thought. Then I caught a couple of minutes on while it was recording on…
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I was fortunate enough to get passes for “Puss In Boots”, the spin-off from the “Shrek” franchise. I was a little skeptical going in because generally, spin-offs tend not to catch the original magic. Puss manages to dodge that bullet as elegantly as the title character dodges blades. He is ably supported by Salma Hayek…
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According to the Ottawa Sun, a seventeen year old child was clocked driving 175 kph in an 80 kph zone. When police stopped him, he had two other minors in the car with him. His license and vehicle have been seized for seven days. The driver is facing a charge of “stunt driving”. Actually, it…
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The more I see of the Occupy This And That crowd, the more they annoy me. One of their most annoying habits is claiming to be the “99%”. Even the most math challenged should be able to understand that this is decidedly not the case. I’m going to be generous (and lazy) and give them…
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As someone who is slightly outside the usual demographic for video gamers, I periodically get asked what the appeal is. Of course, it’s usually phrased more like, “Don’t you have anything better to do with your life?” That depends on how you define better. The short answer is, “Nope.” Told you it was short. That’s…
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Okay, you’ve finally got me. I can’t take it any more. Our society is caught in a feedback loop and just like the feedback at a live concert, the whining is driving me nuts. Someone says, “One percent of the population controls most of the money while the other ninety-nine percent struggles.” and a media…
Brain Bits To Go 