Nobody ever tells me anything.
How come nobody's told me about some show called "Beggars and Choosers" that had Christina Hendricks in it? I shouldn't link this, bastids.
I will warn you it has some NSFW language. It's also Not Safe For Pants.
Kirsten Bowie
Some people seem to hate Kirsten Dunst, I dig her. I think it was John Derbyshire who said (when she was around 18 ) that every day was a good day because he had a chance of seeing her nipples on tv.
Semi-related, I had to prove I was over 18 but I forget my password and email address when I opened a youtube account so now I have to, for the first time ever on the intertubes, not be Veeshir somewhere. That pisses me off.
Forgot the H/T, gandalf23 (I think it's a hereditary position) and fixed stupid "smiley face" thing.
Probably, but I just go the latest post in the pile due to time/memory (my memory, not RAM) constraints.
Posted by: ECM at February 25, 2010 02:44 PM (nYKDd)
6"Some people seem to hate Kirsten Dunst, I dig her."
My problem with Dunst is twofold. One, I distinctly remember the first time I ever saw her, I was on a hot date with a VERY cute female soldier I worked with and we saw Interview With a Vampire in the theater. So she both reminds me of how old I am, and I see her now (hot tho she may be) and think of the little girl... and that's WAY too damn creepy.
And two, she opens her mouth. She's world class dumb but thinks she's insightful and brilliant. Like most Hollywierd folk, it's not that uncommon. But I do wish she'd just shut up.
Posted by: MikeD at February 25, 2010 02:48 PM (FkL60)
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I never saw Interview with a Vampire. I didn't like the book and the people who liked the movie said they liked it for reasons I wouldn't like.
I believe she's dumb, but I bet she's freaky and would be lots of fun.
If I didn't like an actress because she opened her mouth I'd have to stick with....uhhhhhh........ help me out. The puppet chick from Team America? She's freaky too.
Posted by: Veeshir at February 25, 2010 04:16 PM (igEq+)
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ECM Heh, so now you're pretending you read the blog? Nice try. Nobody's buying it.
Posted by: Veeshir at February 25, 2010 04:17 PM (igEq+)
who is Kaikai kiki co. ltd and why have they excerted their copywrite influence? the video is unavailable, and now i am sad. I will go cuss at a californian until i feel better.
Posted by: vermindust at February 25, 2010 06:48 PM (ccNpT)
It's all about the sportsmanship
This really steams me. Wyatt Earp (aka Swifty Morgan) totally misunderstands the Olympics. Seriously, it's about the sportsmanship that brings the world together.
Bravo alex, she certainly does have the gams for them...
(wiping drool from keyboard)...
Posted by: mrfixit at February 12, 2010 06:04 PM (Bsm1s)
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Alex, you're like my own personal shopper. And I do have a new photoshoot in a few weeks with a new corset (squeal!) that is very pretty. You'll approve.
Posted by: Ember at February 12, 2010 06:26 PM (LdRAG)
Geek Tech - Build your own Microsoft Surface multi-touch platform
Yesterday I can across a vid of kids at Carnegie-Mellon developing a Dungeons and Dragons application for the Microsoft Surface
When I saw something like this in Avatar, I thought it was purely CGI.
...after I finish reading the article, and googling the crap out of this, I suspect I have a little project I'm going to be working on. Soon.
Posted by: davis,br at February 12, 2010 12:50 PM (uCShA)
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I think that's pr0n more than hotassery. *makes the grabby hands at it*
Posted by: alexthechick at February 12, 2010 01:29 PM (8WZWv)
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Well we can be sure, based on the evidence presented in this video, that these are true, hardcore, D&D players. (And before anyone gets all wadded up about my comment, I played it from the ages of 9-14...then I moved on, full-time, to grown-up stuff like, err, video games.)
Posted by: ECM at February 12, 2010 02:59 PM (nYKDd)
I moved on to video games, but never left tabletop behind. I still D&D when presented with the opportunity - since I moved, I don't know anyone who plays. I miss my weekly games!
Posted by: Ember at February 12, 2010 06:27 PM (LdRAG)
I got some nasty computer virus, and, in the height of my laziness (and the need for a computer since Mr. Ember takes online classes), rather than wait a week and a half to get the old computer fixed, I bought a new one today. It's shiny and purty and I'm glad to be back. I missed you, interwebz!
So, to show you all how much I missed you, some (not-professional) Emberpics below the fold. Complete with shoes that I know Alex wants.
ATC, as soon as you posted those shoes, I searched the interwebs and ordered them. Heh. Mr. Ember then kept them in the closet until Christmas. Wouldn't let me open'em. Meanie.
DPUD, I got an HP Pavilion. We don't need anything fancy - just enough to get us on the interwebs so Mr. Ember can do his online classes and I can come to this here bloggety-blog.
Posted by: Ember at February 11, 2010 10:33 PM (LdRAG)
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welcome back, Ember, glad things are goin ok for ya now.
Posted by: mrfixit at February 11, 2010 10:40 PM (Bsm1s)
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yeah, but they aren't gold running shoes or orange crocs.
All seriousness, though, Willkommen zu Moronosphere!
Posted by: eddiebear at February 11, 2010 10:45 PM (ivEM7)
Em' - Microsoft Security Essentials - Microsoft's very own, free, anti-malware download - is your friend. Also, keep a copy of Malwarebytes handy (for when you do get a trojan).
I'll make a wild guess, that you were bit by the Internet Security 2010 virus? (I've removed that POS off of - at last count - 27 systems since the first week in January. And I'm still counting.)
Posted by: davis,br at February 12, 2010 01:30 AM (uCShA)
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Please please please get viruses more often! =D
Posted by: EC at February 12, 2010 07:29 AM (iWj1i)
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Grrrr. Hate hate HATE the scamware known as Antivirus/Internet Security 20xx/pro/latest bi-weekly incarnation etc. We're still averaging 1 infection a week with that nonsense and we've even had one person fall for the scam and pay them with their debit card. Oops.
Have I ever mentioned that one of our key programs from our main software vendor is listed as incompatible with all antivirus software? Hey, they say, your firewall should be catching everything these days anyway, right?! Good times, good times...
Posted by: HayZeus at February 12, 2010 11:04 AM (RHxVZ)
I haven't the faintest idea what it was, since I didn't get it fixed. I wasn't stupid enough to press any buttons when it popped up. I got the husband to come look at it. Then, I went the lazy route and bought something new.
After a day of effing around with the broken one, Mr. Ember has gotten it virus-clean (we think) but incapable of recognizing .exe files. Yeeep.
And, EC, how about I just post pics more often instead of getting viruses more often? Deal?
Posted by: Ember at February 12, 2010 06:33 PM (LdRAG)
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Oddly - my husband just fixed the old computer. So, now we have two computers, which means that I can blog while he does school. Happy dances!
Posted by: Ember at February 12, 2010 08:01 PM (LdRAG)
Old School Sunday Night Hotassery
Since this place could use a little class
Before anyone asks (I'm looking at you Gabe), this is Gene Tierney. She's best known for her work in Laura. Really, they don't make movies, or starlets, like they used to.
Oh hey, how you have a Flex right? Do you like it? I'm pondering getting a new car and that's on the list.
Posted by: alexthechick at January 21, 2010 11:03 AM (8WZWv)
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The Flex is veddy veddy nice. I have to wonder why you'd need to seat seven, though. Seven plus room for three hobo corpses stacked like firewood in the back.
Posted by: Alice H at January 21, 2010 11:06 AM (qJHYy)
3I have to wonder why you'd need to seat seven, though.
Since I plan on driving everywhere now instead of flying, I need to be able to bring everything I own with me. When I say I'm going away for two days and need three suitcases, that's not a joke.
Posted by: alexthechick at January 21, 2010 11:44 AM (8WZWv)
As my mechanic friend says about German engineers, "Why have one moving part when you can have seven?"
I sold used cars on a Volvo lot (mostly high end euro-cars) and developed a profound disrespect for the species, I went back to a Honda lot after about 6 months. I made a lot more money, like double per car, but I hated having to deal with irate customers.
I mean, I'd sell what looked like a nice car for $30K and 2 weeks later it's back on a hook and I have some pissed off customer yelling at me.
The funniest was when the new 9 series Volvos came out. Within a month they were all coming back ($40K+ in 1993) with computer problems with the part not in America.
I would only buy a European car if I could afford a few hundred thousand out of petty cash and buy a high end Mercedes, a Rolls or an Italian racer.
As my third car.
Posted by: Veeshir at January 21, 2010 12:13 PM (zXUuJ)
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Saw a Smart Car the other day, took everything in my power not to point and laugh. I could see that thing being useful in a place like NYC or Boston where there's precious little space available for parking, but not much else.
Posted by: doubleplusundead at January 21, 2010 12:20 PM (5zSpC)
Posted by: Alice H at January 21, 2010 12:23 PM (qJHYy)
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Hell, mid-sized sedan target, holy shit they're tiny. As for as the Minis, I've got to try and find a Mini Cooper at some point, just to get in and see if I'd even fit.
Posted by: doubleplusundead at January 21, 2010 12:27 PM (5zSpC)
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Having driven one, I'm guessing you won't. But next time I'm back east, we're going to find a dealership, for sure, and shove you into it.
I have a cousin who's about your size, we shoved him into the back of hubby's Eclipse when I was back home for that funeral last year. I wish I'd taken a picture.
Posted by: Alice H at January 21, 2010 01:11 PM (qJHYy)
Alex: your suitcase story sounds like my wife & daughter when we travel.
I have a small trashbag with 2 or 3 shirts, some socks, a pair of cargo shorts, maybe an extra pair of shoes, my toiletries, and some boxers, and I am good.
Wife & Daughter: a caravan of mules & donkeys couldn't carry all that they want to bring.
And this was for a 4 day trip to Michigan
Posted by: eddiebear at January 21, 2010 01:32 PM (wnU1W)
My lady owns a Mini (base coupe with sport suspension package), and has for 70K miles now. We've driven it on two-day trips up to PA and back, and she's generally in it for about an hour a day. I'm 6' and 235 lbs; she's 5'10" . Here's what I think...
GOOD:
the Mini is just an assload of fun to drive. It corners like a go-cart: point it and go. Seriously, the thing is a great way to turn a trip into an adventure.
It's great on gas: ours gets ca.34 miles per gallon average.
You can park it pretty much anywhere: if you live in a city, this is an issue.
And, while it isn't exactly made by Honda, it isn't what I'd call unreliable.
BAD:
That back seat? If you're much over pocket-sized, forget it. Maybe that 4-door you've got the pic up of is better, but the coupe is pretty much for two people and some gear.
The front seats are comfortable, but kinda tight for someone my size. There's also only very limited room under the seat and in the glove compartment, so if you CCW you're going to have to come up with some alternatives.
If you think ahead and use soft luggage you can pack a surprising amount of stuff (especially with the back seats down) ... but you'll have some pretty tight dimensional limitations.
You've got very little ground clearence, so snow and ice aren't much fun until the plows get in.
That "stylish" big spedometer in the center of the dash? Forget it. Spend the extra, get the onboard computer, and use that as a spedometer.
OVERALL:
The thing is what it is: a sporty little car, with emphasis on "little". The only way you can tell if it's gonna work for you is to try one out.
Posted by: DaveP. at January 21, 2010 03:43 PM (DXTmU)
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Yeah, it looks like a blast to drive. I'd love to take one for a "rental car" drive.
Posted by: Veeshir at January 21, 2010 04:03 PM (2XPBg)
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I have to admit, I've thought about getting a Smart car just to do this.
Posted by: Veeshir at January 21, 2010 04:42 PM (2XPBg)
Posted by: doubleplusundead at January 21, 2010 04:43 PM (5zSpC)
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Do an image search for smart cars, it's like 20 pages of hilarity. There's some really bizarre shit.
That Porsche looks like something I remember from bubble gum cards back in the early-mid 70s. I really would like to own that.
Maybe in about 5 years when those things are selling for $20 I'll pick one up and porschify it.
Posted by: Veeshir at January 21, 2010 04:57 PM (2XPBg)
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We're all short people, Dave, so the size is fine. They stuck an extra 16 inches on the SUV (yeah, that's an SUV, LOL) so it should have a little extra legroom.
Posted by: Alice H at January 21, 2010 05:11 PM (qJHYy)
Posted by: mrfixit at January 21, 2010 10:01 AM (Bsm1s)
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Cake has always been the bomb. I was hooked the very first time I heard them on the radio. The song was Rock 'N Roll Lifestyle and I was in love by the end of the first verse.
Posted by: HayZeus at January 21, 2010 10:51 AM (RHxVZ)
Consumer whoredom ftw!
Wow I want this (pic below)
The coat's nice too.
Actually, I am totally addicted to Etsy. I find it hilarious that a site which can seem all hippie dippy is actually a blast furnace of capitalism. Now, if you excuse me, I need to go buy some more steampunk jewelry.
Bah.
I Am In A Mood. Therefore, in an attempt to cheer myself up, I shall inflict the following upon y'all.
Before anyone says anything, my utter love for this isn't because of the music. Just. Sayin'.
To make this vague politically relevant, one of the reasons I love this is because these are actual women with actual curves. There's not one of them you look at and think "for the love of God have a sammich before you die".
I can somewhat comprehend the super stick thin look for runway models. They are, literally, walking clothes hangers. Curves can ruin the line of the look. Of course, that rather begs the question for whom the designers are designing. But the super stick thin Rachel Zoe look totally baffles me. It's not attractive. It's not hot. It brings up some very disturbing questions about the elimination of actual feminine characteristics from the modern concept of beauty. It's part and parcel of the super botox'd, fish lipped face that is supposed to be so attractive. It's not.
I think it's great that Meryl Streep was even given a role in which she gets to play a sexy woman despite (and it is despite) the fact that she's 60. I think it's utter crap that Vanity Fair chose to airbrush the hell out of her face for the cover while running a story about omg she's 60 and she's hot! If she's do freaking hot, then don't do that to her face.
You know what one of the hottest pics of the last few years was? Dame Helen Mirren getting snapped by a papparazzi on the beach in a pink bikini. Holy hell, I would sell body parts from all y'all to look like that now. (Pic below the fold). She's 63 in that pic. That is a woman. Catherine Zeta Jones' thighs (and everything else) in Chicago should be registered as a lethal weapon.
Women have curves. Women have hips and breasts and thighs. That should be celebrated, not lamented. Size 0 isn't an aspiration, it's a disease (exception those whose bodies are naturally built for that).
Wow. That got away from me. But hey, there's hotassery so that makes up for it. more...
About 8 months ago, I started following a fitness program called CrossFit. Basically it's functional movements done at high intensity. Which is a fancy way of saying "we lift weights, do plyometrics, and other funky stuff as hard as we can and as fast as we can".
I'm in the best shape of my life and I love it, and so does my wife.
The reason I bring this up is because recently, the CrossFit website (where everyone gets the workout-of-the-day) has been featuring pictures of attractive women doing CrossFit around the country. These women are studs. They have muscles, they have butts and thighs, you can see their quads, abs, delts, etc, and everyone thinks they are very attractive!
It's this "standard" that I hope becomes more norm, away from the unhealthy-skinny look, and more towards the athletic.
7 Welllll, no woman is safe from my lustful gaze, but something about the ultra-slender makes my stomach start flopping like a landed fish. Not Rachel Zoe-slender (at least in her latest pics), but pretty dang skinny.
Posted by: geoff at January 12, 2010 11:29 AM (nDXqT)
8Welllll, no woman is safe from my lustful gaze, but something about the
ultra-slender makes my stomach start flopping like a landed fish.
There's nothing wrong with that. I tend to like my boys on the skinny side.
Posted by: alexthechick at January 12, 2010 12:05 PM (8WZWv)
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I'd give Helen Mirren the best 8 seconds of her life
Posted by: eddiebear at January 12, 2010 12:07 PM (wnU1W)
Posted by: HayZeus at January 05, 2010 03:32 PM (RHxVZ)
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Skank with dumb tattoos. I can think of at least 2 dozen hotter and smarter gals from math and engineering classes I've had over the years.
Posted by: leoncaruthers at January 05, 2010 06:10 PM (JSO4h)
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Yeah, she's a skank--hot, but a skank. She's trying to look like Angelina, but she's going to end up looking like Joey Heatherton did. She was hot in her day too.
Posted by: cbullitt at January 05, 2010 11:02 PM (xbCIK)
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Skank with dumb tatoos, nothing between the ears, and toe thumb. No one will remember who she is in 5 years.
Posted by: Dutch boy at January 06, 2010 12:22 AM (QBQcg)
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Is anyone else weirded out by the fact that she's had so much plastic surgery that she doesn't look like the original model anymore? Nose-job, cheek implants, chin-shaping, brow-lift, lip-injections, on and on and on.
Part of me thinks "What a shallow, superficial woman and what a terrible bunch of consumers we are for applauding her," but then another part of me thinks "When I'm rich, I'm gonna build me one of those."
Posted by: Mthulhu at January 06, 2010 12:49 PM (XkIL8)
Here's to a much better 2010. It wasn't all bad for me -- we celebrated my son's first birthday this year, and my Avon business actually increased by the end of the year. Hopefully by the end of this year I'll be a lot closer to graduating with my Master's and I'll be able to look for a "real" job.
Posted by: Scoop11 at January 01, 2010 09:23 AM (AEmfc)
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If it starts with Mila, it can't suck as bad as 09. eddie's summation is, as always, right on.
Happy New Year, morons.
Posted by: cbullitt at January 01, 2010 11:34 AM (JWIq6)
In lieu of content haz some hotassery
Since the entire universe is intent on peeving me during my vacation (srsly, voting at 1:00 a.m., srsly) [and epic!work!fail really didn't have to follow me], have some international bipartisan hotassery.
Now, I have to go into the spare room and scream into a pillow since my mother gets upset if you even say damn so I cannot express my feelings in the Moron approved manner. more...
but when just being around family makes you go all sideways.
hipflask, purse bottle. the hurt, the chasm, the irritation. alcohol will smooth every sharp corner. it's not that they won't still bug you,way deep down. you just won't care. bottled relaxation.
bout half of my fiances, i met the best part of their families out on the porch.
standing there, watching everybody dive out the back door like there was a bust in progress. i could've traded bourbon for bottomland, for gold, for diamonds, for their first-born.
Posted by: redclay at December 21, 2009 08:25 PM (o1jFU)
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Yup, Asian guy is Andy Lau on whom I may have a wee tiny barely noticeable crush.
Posted by: alexthechick at December 21, 2009 09:04 PM (bQ5xy)
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Andy Lau is teh awesome. I've got several of his movies. He was in House of Flying Daggers. I especially liked him in Running Out of Time, The Duel, and Fulltime Killer. Don't ever watch Wesley's Mysterious Files, though.
Posted by: geoff at December 21, 2009 09:37 PM (e/XvU)
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/points alex toward Lady Gaga's video: Bad Romance
Close the shades. Block off an afternoon. Buy some chocolate.
Posted by: Tangonine at December 21, 2009 10:25 PM (C8Pcc)
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Infernal Affairs was a great movie that Scorsese ripped off for an Oscar.
Posted by: EC at December 21, 2009 10:43 PM (iWj1i)
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Just for atc (and whoever else wants to see) a spider-clown.
Posted by: MikeD at December 22, 2009 09:52 AM (FkL60)
