Just a few quick thoughts...
- Something for the RIAA: hey, have you guys ever noticed DVD prices? Like, when a new movie comes out on DVD, it's usually anywhere from $19.99 to $29.99. Check back on that same DVD in 6 months, and it'll cost around $15. Check back in another 6 months, and it'll be $9.99 or less (seriously, go to Target and check out their DVD selection... I always see movies that are barely a year old that are as low as $5.50). See how that pricing works? Now, why in the fuck can't you do that with CD's?
Seriously. Why is it that if I go to buy the movie "Blade," it'll cost me less than $10, but if I want the soundtrack, that'll be closer to $20?
Please. Tell me that CD's are much harder to produce than DVD's. You cheap assholes don't even want to put extras on CD's, but all DVD's come with extras now. And, for no extra charge. And you wonder why nobody wants to buy CD's anymore...
- Speaking of Target, last time I was there (or, maybe the 5th last time. I go there all the time) I saw "The Girls Next Door" workout DVD.
Really?
OK, given that "The Girls Next Door" refers to the reality show of the same name, starring your typical bleached-blonde Playboy bunnies... why would I want to buy a workout DVD from them? Are they special exercises geared toward making fake boobs feel more lifelike? These people aren't certified trainers, and they're not even in shape. They're skinny. There's a big difference between being skinny and being in shape. Take Lindsay Lohan for example... sure, she's skinny, but do you think she's in shape? Do you think she could run a mile, or do 20 pushups and situps? Probably not.
- Speaking of Playboy, I guess there are a lot of people up in arms that Olympic swimmer Amanda Beard has decided to bare all in a recent pictoral. Something about how it's trashy and that she's selling out. I can see how people could look at this that way. Me? I just think it's cool that they used someone with a beautiful, natural body. That a natural body is being presented as "Playboy material," as opposed to the usual endless line of anorexic blondes with huge fake tits. And so what, she's nude. She's nude every day. What's the big deal? It's called "tasteful nudity." Remember, people, nudity is NOT necessarily porn. It's not like she's posing with a rabbit dildo; she's just naked. That's not obscene, is it? I guess it is. In this society, we can show decapitations and bloody killing on TV, but not a nipple. "But but... but a nipple would be porn!" Or, a nipple could be just part of the human body.
- Speaking of porn... I really hate it when people call it "Porno." It's porn. Porno just bugs.
- Speaking of Starbucks (I've used my daily allotment of logical segues), have you seen the movie Idiocracy? It's a little known Mike Judge (Office Space, Beavis & Butthead) movie about an average guy who finds himself in the future, but because society has become so dumbed-down, he's now the smartest person in the world. This movie is freaking hilarious. Every bit as good as Office Space. But, make no mistake, it's not the plot that's the funny part - it's everything else. You know, like Office Space. Nobody remembers the love story part - everybody remembers the TPS reports and beating the shit out of the FAX machine. After seeing Idiocracy, you'll snicker every time you hear someone say "Man, I'm really craving a Starbucks."
Oh, and right now, it's on sale at Target for $13.98. Please trust me on this one - you'll get a good laugh at it. If you don't, well...
Happy
Woden's Day!
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Death to the RIAA! They can kiss my ass. I haven't bought a CD in years for that reason. (I do however buy iTunes from time to time.) I have totally noticed that about dvd prices. Something is not right!
Thanks for the movie recommendation. I love Mike Judge and I just added that flick to the top of my Netflix queue! Yay.
Ok, gonna go look at some porno now.
Posted by
Trixie on 06/13 at 02:52 PM
as much as i love movies and music, i have to be really pressed to buy anything at full price. for movies i usually just wait until blockbuster has them previously viewed and on sale. gotta love the buy 4 for $20 deal. AND, if they're scratched, you can return them for ones that aren't, well, scratched. it's the only way to go in my book.
Posted by
Patricia on 06/13 at 03:05 PM
Yea I second the thanks for the movie recommendation. I'd heard of it, but glad to know it's worth checking out.
Oh and I totally hear ya on how skinny and in shape are NOT the same thing....I've always been on the thin side, but there's no way in hell I could do a single pushup or run a mile in a respectable time. So on that note, it IS nice that there is a Playboy cover with a real, athletic body and not just anorexic with fake boobs.
Posted by
Icyshard on 06/13 at 05:49 PM
Idiocracy rules! Two of my friends are in it... it was filmed up the road in Austin. I'm sure your craving a Starbucks, but we don't have time for a handjob.
They had an episode of the Ho's Next Door when they were making that "workout" video. Note the quotes. I think the only one who has a good body is Kendra and that's cause she's athletic. The other 2 are skinny fat.... and Bridget needs to work it before she just gets plain fat.
So sad I know their names, but nothing else is on on Sunday nights!
Posted by on 06/13 at 06:42 PM
I'm so glad you're back
Posted by
laura on 06/13 at 07:21 PM
Dude, I just rented Idiocracy last weekend and I loved it!
Posted by
Becki on 06/13 at 10:23 PM
I agree with you that nudity does not equal obscene. Good for her.
And just FYI - Bridget's boobs are real.
Posted by
Dawn on 06/14 at 03:53 AM
OK, I just added Idiocracy to my Netflix list!
Posted by
geeky on 06/14 at 06:22 AM
speaking of email... you should reply to it.
Posted by
jules on 06/14 at 09:05 AM
Woden's Day?
You celebrate this?
Posted by
:: jozjozjoz :: on 06/14 at 10:38 AM
Could they have a The Girls Next Door Pseudo-Lesbianic Make Out Party video? I'd buy that for a dollar.
And again, thanks for the Idiocracy recommendation. I remember it from seeing trailers on the tv for a bit, then it disappeared.
Posted by
Deltus on 06/14 at 10:52 AM
I'm so glad I'm not the only one who hates the word porno. It just sounds so wrong.
Posted by
Michele on 06/14 at 11:36 AM
I got here by googling "Amanda Beard" and "rabbit dildo."
Posted by
Maine on 06/15 at 12:54 PM
Idiocracy is one of the best movies ever. EVER. EVERRRRRRRRR!!!!!!!!! PS hi mikey, long time no.
glad you're back.
Posted by
chepooka on 06/15 at 06:58 PM
Out of curiosity one day - the Girls Next Door Workout video was on comcast in the exercise section. I watched and just laughed while Bridgett talked about her daily routine and exercised I too thought it was more going to be a "we must, we must, we must increase our bust" kind of video!
Posted by on 06/17 at 05:16 PM
I went to SF two weeks ago and no joke, I was on the bus and some guy outside asked the bus driver "what bus do I need to take to go there.." and the bus driver asked "where exactly do you need to go?" and the guy pointed diagonally ahead of him and said "Over there.....".
I just shook my head, looked at my bf and said "Just like Idiocracy....".
Ever since I saw that movie, I have been noticing small occurrences that remind me of that movie.
Posted by on 06/19 at 02:31 PM
Ok, we've yet to see that movie and I don't know why - must correct that!
Posted by
robyn on 06/20 at 09:43 PM
