Ack! Thanks go to Brad for pointing out this alarming use of the phrase “Generation Blog” in The Standard. Really, I feel all icky now.

“Lawrence said she plans to write her term paper on Oprah’s ability to… create a sense of intimacy even among viewers who have never met her.” Why were there no classes like the University of Illnois’ “History 298: Oprah Winfrey, the Tycoon,” in my university? (Ten bucks says the kids in the “Ottoman Empire in Europe” seminar sections are kicking themselves.)

“The ‘Old Child’ in Faulkner and O’Connor,” by Conan O’Brien. Sad truth – I haven’t gotten around to actually reading this yet, but the website owner‘s “It’s not linkrot.. it’s an Internet Time Capsule” argument made me chuckle.

Evil Canadians — While, personally, I see Dave Foley as a powerful force for good, I cannot agree more with the inclusion of Rush on this list. (Or, in the poetic parlance of Scandinavian band ‘yup’: “Geddy Lee truly sucks / Wanker!“) (from the song “Geddy Lee Sucks”, of course — lyrics second from the bottom)

“An Environment Agency spokesman said Hannibal the Cannibal regurgitated 57 smaller fish after capture.” Er, Hannibal the catfish, that is. I swear, you could set your watch to the well-timed precision of newsmedia releasing entertainment-themed human interest stories. (While I’m at it, doesn’t Ananova’s constant “Breaking News” headline seem a little desperate for content sometimes? “Swedish man falls down and hits head — says ‘Ouch!’ Click here for more.”)

Sure, we here at the Pith compound love game shows and 80s movies, but we also wants kids realize that learning is fun– so here’s an educational list of words that rhyme with “taquitos”. Stay in school, kids!

Survivor Episode Summary in Twenty-Five Words Or Less –
Jerri: “I’m Queen Ogakor and I’m the bos– Uhoh.”

Anyway, why eat wild pigs for a million bucks, when you could spend, spend, spend your way to riches on Donald Trump’s new gameshow “Billionaire”! Do I even have to mention that Trump is planning on hosting his own show?

Spoon! Rumours abound that “The Tick” live action series is set to go as a midseason replacement on Fox. While the the official website doesn’t currently feature anything more than a daily “Haiku of Justice”, this review of the pilot makes the show sound worth keeping an eye out for.

Brit bloke Carl Lindlay has officially changed his name to “The Reverend Playstation 2″. The fellow, whom friends may refer to as “Play”, is also building a fifteen foot-high Playstation temple in his yard. (You know, sometimes posts just write themselves.)

In honour of having a day off for good behaviour and stumbling across this page, I present:

Aliens “They’re coming outta the walls. They’re coming outta the goddamn walls!” Fun Link: The James Cameron Conspiracy Theory Blue Velvet – “Heineken? Fuck that foreign shit! Pabst Blue Ribbon!” Fun Link: The Aural Aesthetic of David Lynch (Yay, footnotes!) Breakfast Club “We accept the fact that we had to sacrifice a whole Saturday in detention for whatever it is we did wrong, but we think you’re crazy for making us write an essay telling you who we think we are.” Fun Link: The Brat Pack Dark Crystal “Wings? I don’t have wings!” “Of course not. You’re a boy.” Fun Link: mildly obsessive gelfling photo collage Empire Strikes Back “That boy was our last hope.” “No. There is another.” Fun Link: Star Wars Holiday Special (needs RealPlayer) Evil Dead 2 “Groovy.” Fun Link: Ash Action Figures Ghostbusters “Many Shuvs and Zuuls knew what it was to be roasted in the depths of the Slor that day, I can tell you!” Fun Link: silicon art of the Stay-Puft Marshmallow Man Labyrinth “Your remind me of the babe.” “What babe?” “The babe with the power.” “What power?” “The power of voodoo.” “Who do?” “You do.” “Do what?” “Remind me of the babe.” Fun Link: Jareth’s Realm, an homage to He of the Very Tight Pants Say Anything “She’s gone. She gave me a pen. I gave her my heart, she gave me a pen.” Fun Link: the underutilized LloydDobler.com The Shining “Redrum! Redrum! Redrum!” Fun Link: The Shining FAQ

Well, crises were narrowly avoided at work, and I ended up getting an unexpected full night of sleep. In any case, if you happen to be looking for cheap computer books, don’t forget to visit the currently up-and-running (yay!) Half Price Computer Books. (Was that evil self-promotion, or what? I feel all icky now. Hey, the company’s web tech department consists of.. me, so someone’s gotta do the dirty work, I suppose.)

Anyway, let’s all quickly move on from that sordid commercial plug, and thank our lucky stars that we don’t make a living overdubbing swear words in movies. “Eat (shorts), you (freaking) mother(lover)!” (Those readers with memories of particularly egregious overdubbing are encouraged to share them with the class.)

If I was filthy rich, obviously a luxury submarine would be right near the top of my shopping list.