September, 2008

I guess this came out a couple days ago…Charlize Theron was doing an interview for her new movie.  During the course of the interview, she was asked by MTV about the Hills… via MTV:

“Theron: [Long pause, laughs.] So I watched a couple episodes. I was doing a world tour at the time, so I watched them in a couple languages. I realized that this f—ing show is huge. Now I’m going to ask you a question: Why?

MTV: Why what?

Theron: Why is it so big? It’s about nothing! This is a free country. Freedom of speech! You can tell me right now to my face that “Reindeer Games” was a piece of sh–. That’s totally fine. But “The Hills” is about nothing. I think the girls are beautiful and when they cry their mascara runs and that’s real, but I don’t get it!”

Not only is she gorgeous and a bonafide talented actress, she doesn’t like The Hills.  I can’t talk enough about how that show is the anti-christ of good television.  The only episode that I would ever enjoy is the one where “The Hills” becomes the burial location of the assholes on that show.

First, and totally unrelated…a great moment in debate history:

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BetUS.com is getting political, posting the following odds on the presidential debate this evening, via BetVega:

How many times will Barack Obama say “Change”? 
None                      +2000 
1 – 5 Times              +600 
6 – 10 Times            -350 
11 – 15 Times         +200 
16 – 20 Times          +280
Over 20 Times       +250
 
Who will get the first audible laughter response from the audience?
Barack Obama                      -120
John McCain                        -120
 
Who will speak first? 
Barack Obama                       -120
John McCain                        -120
 
Who will request the first topic extension?
Barack Obama                       -120
John McCain                        -120
 
How many times will Barack Obama say “Hope”?
Over       9½           -130
Under     9½           -110
     
 
How many questions will Barack Obama be asked before he calls John McCain out of touch?
Over       3              -120
Under     3              -120
 
How many times will John McCain say POW?
Over       4½           -130
Under     4½           -110
 
Will a “Yes we can” chant break out during the debate?
Yes         -200
No           +150
 
How many times will a “Yes we can” chant break out during the debate?
Over       2              -130
Under     2              -110
 
Will Bill Ayres name be mentioned during the debate?
Yes         +200
No           -300
 
Will John McCain be asked how many houses he owns during the debate?
Yes         +120
No           -160
 
Will John McCain remember how many houses he owns if asked during the debate?
Yes         -400
No           +300
 
How many times will John McCain say “My Friends”?
Over       3½           -120
Under     3½           -120
 
Who will be the first candidate to refer to themselves as the candidate of change?
Barack Obama       -140
John McCain        Even
 
Who will be the first candidate to mention 9/11?
Barack Obama       +110
John McCain        -150
 
Who will be the first candidate to mention Osama Bin Laden?
Barack Obama       +150
John McCain        -200
 
How many times will the candidates begin a response with “That’s a great question”?
Over       4½           -120
Under   4½        -120
 
How many times will McCain mention Bush?
None       +200  
1 – 5 Times     -150
6 – 10 Times    +300  
11 – 15 Times   +900
16 – 20 Times   +1800  
Over 20 Times   +2200

VP Debate Odds After The Jump:

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I can dig it.

Via HighSnobiety:

“This Fall the Puma First Round comes in an interesting new look. Entitled First Round Sketch, the high top sneaker comes in overall four colorways, all imitating as if the sneaker was customized by hand. The silhouette of the sneaker has been re-drawn upon and the Puma logo stripe also comes as a print, as well as the Puma logo tag on the tongue. That coupled with fatlaces certainly makes for an interesting look. Pics via Kenlu.”

Every Friday.. enjoy the weekend.

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Oh it is most certainly on… McCain Will Go To Debate – [Politico]

The 10 Remaining Must See Movies of 2008 (Good List)  - [Film School Rejects]

Disney Opening 100-Lane Bowling Alley – [Florida Today]

Bank Teller Uses Super Skepticism/Sarcasm to Thwart a Robbery – [WNBC]

Oregon State Beats Top Ranked USC 27-21…Jacquizz has got to be one of the funnier names in college football - [Yahoo Rivals]

6 Baffling Mistakes Every Movie Criminal Makes – [Cracked]

This Guy’s Friggin Buck Rogers – [BBC News]

Banksy-ish mischief artist Roadsworth popped up on my radar today.  From his website:

“Roadsworth began painting the streets of Montreal in the fall of 2001. Initially motivated by a desire for more bike paths in the city and a questioning of “car culture” in general, he continued to develop a language around street markings and other elements of the urban landscape using a primarily stencil based technique. In the fall of 2004, Roadsworth was arrested for his nocturnal activities and charged with 53 counts of mischief. Despite the threat of heavy fines and a criminal record he received a relatively lenient sentence which he attributes in part to the public support he received subsequent to his arrest. Since that time, Roadsworth has received various commissions for his work and continues to be active in both visual art and music.”

More photos after the jump:

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Michael Douglas, who won an Oscar for playing fictional Wall Street wizard Gordon Gekko, took questions on Wednesday about the financial woes going down on Wall Street.  He was there to urge the US and eight other countries to ratify a nuclear test ban treaty.  Yahoo reports:

“After world leaders here condemned the “boundless greed” of world markets, Douglas was asked to compare nuclear Armageddon with the “financial Armageddon on Wall Street.”

But the likening to Gekko did not end there, with a reporter asking: “Are you saying Gordon that greed is not good?”

“I’m not saying that,” Douglas replied. “And my name is not Gordon. He’s a character I played 20 years ago.”

This fucking idiot reporter is referring to people by fictional characters… in front of world leaders… at a UN covention about nuclear testing.  What the hell is wrong with this slow individual?  He probably refers to Morgan Freeman and 8 other actors that have played the role as “Mr. President”, much like I do with my penis.

The Office is back on tonight…thank the good lord.  Best of Jim’s Pranks on Dwight.

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Songs Guaranteed to Ignite a Bar in Sing-Along Madness – [Boosh Mag]

6 Saints Who Could Kick Your Ass – [Cracked]

Yankee Stadium, rebuilt with Legos – [Sean Kenney]

Watched this speech on the bailout plan last night, laughed hysterically the whole time, this is going to be a disaster. – [AP]

Guh…hate these two… soo much…can’t..take it – [Superficial]

Road to 270: Obama Leads, but 8 States Hold Keys – [AP]

It’s Google’s birthday 10th Birthday… but they’re giving US gifts…Project 10^100 (“Project 10 to the 100th”)

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Instead of bitching and moaning about the inevitable collapse of Wall Street and how they didn’t do it, the fact they might not get their CEO payouts, griping and pointing fingers at whose fault it is (like a 10 year old would), GOOGLE decided(yes, its a noun still), “fuck this…we’re going our own way.”  A simple contest, have the best idea to change the world, you get money to do it with.  So basically, they’re sponsoring life improvements.  They’re single handedly buying us out of these shitty times.  Here’s how it works, via…Google:

1. Send us your idea by October 20th.
Simply fill out the submission form giving us the gist of your idea. You can supplement your proposal with a 30-second video.

2. Voting on ideas begins on January 27th.
We’ll post a selection of one hundred ideas and ask you, the public, to choose twenty semi-finalists. Then an advisory board will select up to five final ideas. Send me a reminder to vote.

3. We’ll help bring these ideas to life.
We’re committing $10 million to implement these projects, and our goal is to help as many people as possible. So remember, money may provide a jumpstart, but the idea is the thing.

Good luck, and may those who help the most win.

In the movies, this is when the awesome company that everyone loves reveals itself as an evil corporation bent on world domination.  If they keep this up I’ll probably still hang out.

Dope.

via Hypebeast:

“In the latest issue of Japanese magazine Cool Trans, a lookbook featuring Supreme’s 2008 fall/winter collection is unveiled. In addition to the model shots, some select pieces can be seen including a selection of hats, outerwear and the customary artist series decks, this time around including Christopher Wool.”

Too bad its too hot in SoCal for half this shit.