September 2009
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Roman Polanski faces weeks in prison before appeal →
I hope they give him a long sentence. He’s been allowed to flout the law for thirty years, it’s about time he was brought down to earth. He’s not above the law. Talent doesn’t cancel out the crime.
Hallowe'en Outfit
Narelle: are we doing something for halloween?
Narelle: want to go as the hulk?
Anthony: i have no idea
Anthony: no
Narelle: aw, it'd be brilliant!
Narelle: or you could go as tina turner?
Narelle: wear the tina wig
Narelle: and carry a fish slice utensil
Narelle: you could be tuna turner
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Classic Movies
There are so many classic films that I have never seen. I wasn’t really allowed to watch films as a kid, so I missed out on a fair bit. That’s probably why I love films so much as an adult. I’m working my way through them now and I’m really excited I get to discover them all for the first time. Imagine being able to watch E.T for the first time again? I still haven’t...
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FlashForward
I watched the first episode of FlashForward last night. The idea behind it is intriguing and has a lot of potential to be a really good show. Fingers crossed it doesn’t end up like LOST, and gets… well, lost. It’s also a ‘one season show’. Let’s hope the producers know when to stop (I’m looking at you, 24…).
As an aside, Joseph Fiennes looks very,...
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“Charlie Babbitt squeezed and pulled and hurt my neck in 1988.”
– I watched Rain Man for the first time last night. Dustin Hoffman was mesmerising, it’s no wonder he won an Oscar for his performance. In most films I see the actor playing a character, but in this I only saw Raymond Babbitt. I was totally sucked in. The ending was excellent. No crazy big out...
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Killer Cabbie
A paranoid schizophrenic killer will not be allowed to study to become a black-cab driver following protests from taxi drivers. BBC NEWS | Killer removed from taxi course
I find it ridiculous that the Licensed Taxi Drivers Association would even consider allowing a murderer to drive a taxi. Surely there are standards? Before working with vulnerable people, you have to go through a Disclosure...
Broadband tax 'to be made law' →
They really will tax anything in this country. Pathetic.
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“I don’t know who you are. I don’t know what you want. If you are...”
– When I heard Liam Neeson utter those words, I just knew Taken would become one of my favourites.
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Down with Grammar →
Since it’s ‘moron week’ over here, I have to point you in the direction of ‘down with grammar’ (as tweeted by Charlton Brooker). Outstanding.
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Moron Week
I’ve been hacked off by a fair few people this week and it’s only Wednesday. Here’s a few examples of the ‘types’ I’ve encountered. I swear, if I were PM, there would be an island somewhere with this lot huddled together, shivering from the cold, crying themselves to sleep.
Pinchers
The ones who open paint testers and put them back after smearing some on a...
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“Nyaaaahhh!”
– This is the sound I make when I’m playing DoodleJump. I’m so bad at it, but I can’t stop playing. I need an intervention.
Snake Nightmare →
“Mr Gilbertson went to say goodbye to Max last week, but instead cut the dog from...”
– Dog really is man’s best friend! BBC NEWS | ‘Death row’ dog and owner flee
Pac-Xon →
“Ms Price, who models under the name Jordan, said she had no plans to make a...”
– I don’t know what’s more insulting, the fact that Jordan is using rape as a way to keep her name in the papers, or that the papers keep reporting it. Honestly, give us a break. If she was raped she should speak to the police about it, not a room full of reporters.
I wish she would...
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Video Screens in Magazines
BBC NEWS | Technology | Video screens hit paper magazines
Isn’t this a step backwards and a bit redundant? Entertainment Weekly have published an edition of their magazine with the addition of a small video screen. The screen, when triggered by the opening of a cardboard page, will show adverts and trailers.
Not to stomp on their parade, but I thought we were moving towards using one...
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What did the number 0 say to the number 8?
Nice belt.
“Critics have suggested that the aim of the speech was to recruit US kids to the...”
– Is America really this paranoid? It’s a sad day when the President can’t address young people without being called a brainwasher. Some Americans are so dumb, it’s shocking. White House dismisses Obama ‘brainwashing’ uproar - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting...
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“Ms Jansen said: “Forget the Proclaimers, my cat really did walk 500...”
– Is it wrong of me to think that the cat was trying to escape? Maybe he fancied a change. The poor thing has managed 500 miles and now he’s being transported back to where he started. I bet he’s raging. BBC NEWS | Lost cat turns up 500 miles away
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The Uniform Project →
This puts me to shame. I wear a top twice and write it off. If only I could accessorise like this woman can.
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UK Consumer Information →
Interesting reading for UK consumers, especially with regards to online purchasing.
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“Brando wore a small radio receiver to aid him remembering his lines in...”
There’s a woman here doing her full makeup on the train. I’m just happy I don’t have toothpaste on my face usually.
Hours of Fun: Kaleidoscope →
Made macaroni cheese from scratch. It tastes like feet.
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Wogan
Do you think Wogan’s left or been pushed from Radio 2? His ‘stepping down’ coincides with his comments about newsreaders having it easy. Think they’ve teamed up and pushed him off the ledge? Can’t say I’ll miss him. His only appeal for me was when he presented the Eurovision. Charting his descent into alcohol fuelled sarcasm was a delight. BBC NEWS |...
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“Former Rolling Stones star Bill Wyman has expressed concern that music games...”
– That’s absolute rubbish. Games like Rock Band give the common pleb a taste of what it would be like to play an instrument. It doesn’t stop people from learning the drums or guitar correctly if they want to. If anything, I would imagine the game would give them a taste for it. BBC NEWS |...
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“Russell Crowe challenged an Australian newspaper columnist to a cycle duel after...”
– Russell Crowe is my hero. BBC NEWS | Entertainment | Crowe tells writer to get on bike
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Greyhound
Anthony: gav adopted a greyhound
Anthony: called billy
Narelle: Eh?
Narelle: Is that a joke?
Anthony: no
Anthony: he adopted a greyhound
Narelle: Ah, the dog.
Narelle: I thought you meant a bus.
Anthony: what
Narelle: A greyhound bus?
Anthony: how did you get to that conclusion before a dog?
Narelle: I don't know. I'm tired. :(
Narelle: Do you want a dog now?
Anthony: no