Watching the International, which I had never heard of but am enjoying:
“The truth? There’s what people want to hear, there’s what people want to believe, there’s all the other bullshit in between, and then there’s the truth.”
That rang, umm, true.
Also, I can’t believe I’m the first to make the connection, but in honor of Christine O’Donnell’s victory tonight, I offer this:
Time for a googlebomb.
Kiril
Atrios put up “She Bop.”
MikeJ
PJ Harvey: Rub til it bleeds.
Yutsano
Up too late and not caring right now. My brain is literally flat just from two days…and we haven’t even gotten to the hard stuff yet. Glad to see things might not be as hopeless as they look.
asiangrrlMN
The classic, Divinyls. I Touch Myself.
And, TUUUUUUUUUUNCHIE!
@Yutsano: Hi, hon! Good that you could drop by. It must be kinda overwhelming for you right now. I offer you my pillows for you upon which to rest your weary head.
That's Master of Accountancy to You, Pal (JMN)
@Yutsano: You can post that kind of comment all you like, but it won’t keep me from being jealous.
eemom
I do believe we have reached Peak John Cole this evening.
burnspbesq
Kenneth Turan, the LA Times film critic, loves “Never Let Me Go.”
REN
I work as an election supervisor in a 60-40 Dem. area in Wisconsin, and in tonights primary we got 65-35 Dem. Surprised me a bit as I expected to see more Rep. involvement.Little or no tea party influence here.
Kat
Wouldn’t want anyone to miss this heartwarming video (also posted at the end of the last open thread):
Orphaned otter learns to swim in bath tub.
Yutsano
@asiangrrlMN: I may just take you up on that offer hon. I know when I can put in for getting my late shift back (December 10th) so there’s an end date in sight to bme being a morning person by force. At least the laundry is (mostly) done and the kitchen will be tomorrow’s after work task. That might just give me Friday to fuck around.
@That’s Master of Accountancy to You, Pal (JMN): I’m thinking they will do another hiring out of this office soon. Or I can keep my eyes peeled for any account management or revenue positions that open up. You’d have to move the furballs, but it would get you moving again.
@burnspbesq: I joined the NTEU today. On top of everything else I r now an evil gubmint unionized worker.
suzanne
@burnspbesq: I am torn over whether or not to see it. I adored the book, and I am worried I’ll be disappointed.
Andy K
The Buzzcocks Orgasm Addict
RalfW
Your Act Blue widget jumped about 20 donors and $2K this eve. Seems O’Donnell is good for shakin’ loose some Blue cash, too.
Most excellent for sending me to bed a tad happier.
Yutsano
@Kat: AAAAWWWW!! OTTER AND PUPPEH!! Teh cute it is too much!!
burnspbesq
@suzanne:
After “An Education,” it’s hard for me to imagine any film with Carey Mulligan in it being anything other than really really good.
She and Keira Knightley are almost unrecognizable. I would have thought it impossible for any combination of hairstylists, makeup artists, and costume designers to make those two look frumpy and unattractive.
John Cole
Another great line from the International (which I’m really enjoying):
“This is the difference between fiction and truth. Fiction has to make sense.”
asiangrrlMN
@Kat: Loved it hard in the last open thread. Otters are so freaking cute, and the story is very heartwarming. Thanks for reposting.
@Yutsano: Well, you’re tough. I know you can make it work until you can revert to your natural night owl habits.
@Andy K: I love this song ever since a friend turned me on to it (no pun intended). Nice choice.
Yutsano
@asiangrrlMN: I’ll survive. I haven’t heard anything I can’t do yet, so that’s good at least.
Oh and did you see I got major DFH bona fides at the store the other day?
@arguingwithsignposts: Lady Smudge must approve or no chance in Hades buster. Otherwise good show lad. :)
arguingwithsignposts
@asiangrrlMN:
Just so you don’t hunt me down (and subject me to the RFIs ™ ) some deets: met online, we are meeting IRL next month. Lots of chats, video chats, lots of overlapping interests and generational stuff. She’s a cat lover, and she knows I’m AWS. Already introduced her to all Internet Traditions.
Like I said, general gloom around these parts can’t faze me atm. :)
MikeJ
@Andy K: I knew a girl named Nikki, guess you could say she was a sex fiend.
asiangrrlMN
@Yutsano: Yes on the first sentence and no on the second. Recap, please.
Mark S.
I finally saw a picture of Paladino. He looks like one of Tony Soprano’s goons. Couldn’t they find someone a little more cuddly, like Montgomery Burns?
burnspbesq
Listening to the new Richard Thompson record.
Life is gooooooooooooooooooood.
Yutsano
@asiangrrlMN: Planned Parenthood was hosting a fundraising drive outside the local grocery. I had already gotten to my car when I saw the girl (not sure how I slipped past her) asked her what was up and slipped her a $10. I was all fucking proud of meself after that.
And I’m outtie folks. Night to y’all.
arguingwithsignposts
@burnspbesq:
That is an awesome album. Another reason I’m invincible atm – she has great taste in music.
On a totally unrelated note, won my fantasy football matchup this week. Adrian Peterson is my lead running back again this year.
asiangrrlMN
@arguingwithsignposts: YAY! I’m doing a little happy dance for you. But, I agree with Yutsy. Make sure Lady Smudge approves. Good for you. I’m smiling and putting away the rusty pitchfork.
ETA: Awwww, aren’t you cute? #Pats AWS# on the head. And, you can’t go wrong with AP. Until he fumbles.
@MikeJ: Prince will kill you in your sleep for sharing that song one because he’s anti-sharing music and two because he’s now a Jehovah’s Witness and refuses to sing his dirty songs any more.
@Yutsano: I’m fucking proud of you, too. Night, hon.
burnspbesq
@arguingwithsignposts:
About 20 years ago, I went to see RT in a small club in Hollywood. By totally random chance, I ended up standing next to Cesar Rosas of Los Lobos. We spent the night exchanging “naw, he didn’t really just do that” looks.
arguingwithsignposts
@Yutsano:
There’s a three-cat parlay here. I think they will all approve. We will have cat lawyers on hand if necessary to negotiate an amicable integration. :)
In related Lady Smudge News: got some adult food today for the first time. She’s nearing first birthday. Hard to believe.
burnspbesq
The 2011 baseball schedule is out. The Cubs play at Fenway for the first time since the 1918 World Series.
asiangrrlMN
@arguingwithsignposts: No way! A year? How time flies. I hope intros go well. And, new pics of Lady Smudge, please.
arguingwithsignposts
@burnspbesq:
Some people make bucket lists. I’m making an “artist I want to see list.” RT is right at the top.
Mark S.
So are we really to believe that Christine is a 41 year old virgin? Or does she practice what she preaches?
arguingwithsignposts
@asiangrrlMN:
I know, hard to believe, isn’t it? She’s got a new box she’s enjoying right now, but she’s on to me with the camera. I pull it out and she looks the other way.
I hope to get some more decent pix soon. She is, however, loving the new apt. and the hardwood floors (just like her human).
freelancer
Posted again, in case you may have missed it:
Cracked.com’s 15 Best Songs about getting yourself off.
burnspbesq
@arguingwithsignposts:
I checked off a big one on my list last year – finally got to see Sonny Rollins. Unreal. Eighty years old and still brings it every night.
I’m dying to see Robert Randolph. And Cara Dillon. And Wilco.
asiangrrlMN
@Mark S.: Didn’t they make a movie about that?
@arguingwithsignposts: Good for both of you. I’m glad you’re both happy.
arguingwithsignposts
@burnspbesq:
My biggest “get” so far was actually getting to interview B.B. King and then see him play in a small club in Texas.
All those sound good. I’ve got a long list, unfortunately. Proximity to Chicago and St. Louis should help in the future.
burnspbesq
I have no idea what to think about this. Except that I’m really glad that the kid chose dance instead of football. He may land wrong and tear an Achilles someday, but that’s better than this.
http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=5569329
Joel
I’m listening to DJ Food’s “the Crow” right now. What an awesome, awesome track.
suzanne
@burnspbesq: I am convinced that if I pray hard enough, Guided by Voices will reunite (with Tobin Sprout, duh) and play a show just for me
Calvin Jones and the 13th Apostle
@Mark S.: If O’Donnell is really a virgin, then I’m gonna succeed Obama in January ’17.
freelancer
I done my job.
fucen tarmal
you folks are seriously slipping with you masturbation themed songs. duh digney fignus
with eponymous mrs. scott brown….the girl with the curious hand.
freelancer
@Joel:
I got you beat.
You’ve been…Thunderstruck.
Jewish Steel
@burnspbesq:
Jesus Crow! How many godamned great albums must Richard Thompson make?
I saw him at the Rialto in Joliet back in the early 90s. Circa Rumour and Sigh. Un-fucking-beilievable. The last (and best) of the 60s guitar gods.
wasabi gasp
I’m all alone rolling a big doughnut and this snake wearing a vest…
frustrated mama (formerly demo woman)
Is anyone watching O’Donnell on GMA? She’s a kook..well duh!
This is good news for John McCain.
gnomedad
@Mark S.:
Is there some kind of certificate we can demand to see?
Gary K
It’s all beginning to make sense. First there was Palin, then “pastor” Terry Jones. Soon we’ll see a tea partier named Cleese or Idle.