Randomness: Without spoiling itfor those who havent seen it, Transformers: Revenge of the fallen was crazy good.IMO much betterthan the first and im not just saying that cus of the cgi upgrade, though it didnt hurt. Also watched Horton Hears a Who with the niece yesterday, good movie but why was that kangaroo such a bytch?

Last week the entertainment world lost a legend; Michael Jackson passed away Thursday at the age of 50 after heart complications and a breif stint in a coma. Some people may not have liked him as a person but there was no denying his artistic talent. For all his social ineptness, he was still the King of pop. I was gonna do a top ten list on my favorite songs from him but it would have been too hard to narrow it down to just ten so this is...

Mah Top 10 Favorite KOP Music vids:

*Links to vids in the titles.

10. Leave Me Alone - He made a lot of videos that displayed his awareness as an activist but i think this is the only song/video where he kinda fired back at his critics. I loved the video in particular cus of tiny rocket he was flying and there was a lemur, how awesome is that. Seriously, how many people can pull that off? You wont see Diddy or Soulja Boy riding a tiny rocket with pet monkey in toe while dancing with the skelton of an elephant man.

9. You Rock My World - While rappers talk about how much they love Sacrface and the Godfather, Michael Jackson had the pull to get Marlon Brando (who at the time had all but retired fom acting) appear in his music video. The dancing is great as usual but the thing that always cracked me up in this vid was Mike being the tough guy and kicking some ass.

8. Jam - I remember the huge fuss made over this vid cus it was hyped as having the two biggest stars in world in their respective fields converging to teach each other a thing or two. Its still hilarious watching Jordan's long and lanky self try to dance. Tall people shouldnt dance, ever! Also loved the trick shots, just fun.

7. Beat It- While not nearly as funny as Weird Al's "Eat it". this vid stands out for one reason... the infamous zipper jacket. A kid in my elementary school had one and even though he looked like an ass wearing it, i was jealous. I loved the knife fight scene, thats cla-ssic and so very lame at the same time. If only the police were skilled in the art of dance, there would be no more violent gang wars. lmao, i didnt notice this until now but the guy from the old cop drama New York Undercover is in this vid.

6. Billie Jean - This was a ground breaking video for the fact that it was the first music video by a black artist to befeatured on MTV. I think it was the first vid where he debuted his verison of the moon walk too. I loved it cus i for the longest time wanted some of those panels that light up when ya step on them. I should look for them online but i'll probably never find them and find out Mike's awesomeness alone made the streets light.

5. Bad - Who else but Michael Jackson could survive a dance battle in the subway againt Blade and what has to be the two gayest gangs in the world; gay in a awesome Jack Harkness sort ofway, not the prison rape kinda way. Anyhoo, more great dancing and this is actually my favorite song from Mike despite only being the 5th vid.

4.Scream - I think this one still holds the record for most expensive music video. Something i still dont understand cus he could have gotten the same effect by destroying a vase from Target but i guess it adds to his awesomeness that he spared no espese. The reason i like it so much is cus Mike and Janet are in it togther for the first and only time. I remember being shocked and very impressed that Janet could keep up with Michael's dancing.

3.Smooth Criminal- This was his only video that feltlike to an actual movie going experience (Moonwalker),the guy turned into a car and a friggin robot, lol.Its also the only video ever that i felt any sort of emotion while watching. The first time i saw it there was worry and fear, even though i was a kid, to get that from a music video is something great by itself. Of course the best part is that lean, i would be willing to be at least 20 kids lost teeth trying to do that move only to crack open their mouth on a coffee table.

2. Thriller - There is no way to even begin counting how many times i have watched this vid. As a kid i had the VHS and watched nearly everyday mostly cus it scared the crap outta my younger sister, other than that it literaly never gets old or feels dated. The choreography is tops and the effort and detail that went into the background dancers is exceptional, you just dont see that kinda dedication in todays artist. It can be argued that its the greatest music video ever and contains the single greatest group choreography on any platform but still falls short of my favorite from him.

1. Remember the Time - I remember seeing him turn into sand the first time and going Holy shyt, did that really happen. I think this was his first (or maybe second after Smooth Criminal)truly spectacular video in terms of effects which by the way were before their time. Perhaps other than Thriller, this vid has the best choreogrphy ever.

Honorable mention to Ghosts which got left off the list cus it was a movie. not technically a music video but it was equally if not more impressive than any of his other vids. There are so many great songs from him but he revolutionized the music industry by creating the big budget music video; they were actually more like mini-movies in both length and quality. He spared no expense to convey his vision and share his passion with the world, his transformation (literal and figurative) from kid to adult was astonishing and though I never got a chance to see him perform live, Im glad I was around to see him at his best. He set a standard as a performer that to my knowledge has yet tobe matched...R.I.P.

Ques?ion OTD: While i wasnt particularly pleased with the news ofhis death taking priority over everything else during the weekend, i was and willlikely forever be a fanof his music. Like i said, it would have beentoo hard to narrow it down to just 10 songs but i do know my number 1fav is "Bad". Anyhoo, question is...

What is yur favsong or video by Michael Jackson?

Gotta love Chizuru and Boobie-chan. Its not exactly marshmallow hell, but close enough. And its the only one i could find on short notice that wouldnt earn me a TOS violation.

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Mah Randomness: Transformers 2: Revenge of the Fallen hits theatres today, well actually last night. We were gonna catch the midnight show but I was entirely too tired plus no one felt like standing in line to (possibly) get tickets. Gonna wait til Friday night or maybe Saturday night to see it. Should be a good one, it looks better than the first so Im pretty excited.

Mah Vid OTD:

You should seriously consider drinking Wilkins Coffee... or else!- vid

Mah Anime Spotlight:

Naruto Shippuden (episode 114) . . .

My Take: (Spoilers) After the horrible and I mean horrible 3 tails arc it looks like the anime is finally getting back to being compelling and enjoyable to watch. All I have to say about Orochimaru is... wtf! I knew the guy wasn't exactly a normal human but a giant white snake creature is something I didn't see coming. The episode was largely interrupted by flashbacks of Orochimaru's days as a Leaf ninja, something I would typically hate but I found it to be one of the best episodes of Shippuden to date. Reason being is that it was so riveting to see him try and fail not once but twice at attaining the eyes of a Uchiha. Like always though, it ended without much action taking place but it did leave me wondering about the outcome of the battle between Sasuke and the weakened serpent.

Mah Ques?ion OTD:

One of my best friends in the world Lauren (we call her Potter) is moving away *tear*. Not for good but she is going back to college... all the way in frigginWashington. So sad, that girl is funnier than ever and she likesaction/scifi movie, what more can i fella ask for.After she leaves i'll be down to 5people i consider close friends, i have plenty of other people i like hanging out with but very few that i consider buddies, amigos, pals, mates... Anyhoo, question is...

How manyfriends do you have? (people you can count on in an emergency, good listeners, so on and so on)

Mah Sports Talk: NBA playoffs ended a while ago but since I haven't been posting forgive my lateness as I congratulate the World Champion, Los Angeles Lakers. I thought the Magic woud put up more of a fight but i cant complain about, the playoffs were damn good this year. Sticking with the round ball (never understood that term cus with the exception of footballs, all balls are round, but whatev) the San Antonio Spurs pulled off a sweet deal to acquire Richard Jefferson from the Bucks. Ironically, Gregg Popovich after all that hatin he did when the Lakers got Gasol, has nothing to say as his team got an equally lopsided transaction... I smell a hypocrite. My Sox are still mediocre at best, though injuries hae played their role. The pitching has been much improved since the start of the season so hopefully the bats, much like the weather in Chicago heats up.

Digg This:

Fired Up!{2009} . . .

My Take: It's like Wedding Crashers meets Sex Drive, the latter btw, was friggin hilarious and on a side note, I recommend it. Anyhoo, this is one of those I didn't bother seeing while it was in theatres cus I figured all the funny stuff was in the trailer. I bought the DVD cus it was only $14 and figured I'd at least see a boob or two in the un-rated version, lol. In the end I have to say I was pleasantly surprised with the acting being so good, the comedy being so well done and the co stars were much funnier than the two leads. Also, this movie solidified me being a fan of Adhir Kalyan who played Brewster, the very gay and proud rommie at the camp, he was hilarious.

Mah Weirdness:

Story: Every time I eat M&M's i always save the orange and brown ones for last. Yeah, i know they all taste the same but i like the color combo, reminds me of Halloween.

Hottie OTD:

Rihanna . . .

My Take: Even when she was sporting that shiner she got from sassing Chris Brown she was still a bona fide hottie. I like her music but her more up tempo singles, probably cus I like watching her dance. I am particularly in love with her eyes; I'd scoop them out and put em on display if ever given the chance, I also dig her more with shorter hair. This has nothing to do with anything but since they are often compared, I think Beyonce is a bit overrated, so imo Rihanna owns her in every way.

Hottie OTD:

Cam Gigandet . . .

My Take: Never seen a single episode of The O.C. or any of his other television appearances but I do know he was up for the role as Snake Eyes in the upcoming live action G.I. Joe film until being bumped in favor of Ray Park. After watching him in Never Back Down, I think he could have pulled off the character, his acting was that great but the entirety of that movie was poorly acted, plus Snake eyes isn't exactly the chatty type. He was very intimidating in Twilight; he was a highlight for me in the midst of all the teen angst.

Mah Music Spotlight:

The Black Eyed Peas - The E.N.D.{2009}. . .

My Take: Things like this are the reason I went from reviewing artists in general to featuring individual albums. Ive been a fan the Peas for a while and though I am never opposed to an artist or group stepping over the genre line, I am most definitely against failing the attempt and forgetting your identity as a musician. There are only 3 songs that are tolerable to listen to in their entirety, the rest are horrible attempts at fusing hip hop with electro pop. The energy never dies but my affection for the BEP may have just bitten the big one.

Recommended: (I Got Feeling), (Ring-a-ling) and (Boom Boom Pow)

Mah Tube: Didn't feel like doing the long "what ive been watching" blog so lazy version it is... Hawthorne - Not impressed, not at all. It was over the top and not at all compelling, a poor attempt to re-create the magic that is House. True Blood - Damn this show is good. I really hope Laffayette gets turned or at least survives his dinner invitation with Eric n co. In Plain Sight - Hasn't been as good as the first season but the last three episodes have been awesome. Royal Pains - Not laugh out loud funny but it's certainly enjoyable, hopefully the guest stars improve. Mental - What's with all the medical dramas? This one isn't bad; in fact it's pretty good. I have two episodes on the dvr yet to be watched but im liking it so far. The Listener - Im trying to hang in there in the hopes that something happens other than the typical "problem of the week", some character development would be nice. Raising the Bar - The second season has been just as if not more riveting than the first. I never thought I would love a courtroom drama but this has truly won me over. Merlin and Weeds are being purposely backlogged cus I like to watch Weeds in bulk. Burn Notice - Just more of the same awesomeness, but im not sure about Mike's new antagonist. Moon Bloodgood is hot and all but they need to explain her motives before I lose interest.

Mah Life: aka "The one where i lost my cookie"...

It's been a while, how's everyone been? (Rhetorical, lol, jk) Its literally hotter than devil's balls right now, please don't ask how I know how hot the Devil's balls are, I was confused, he had pie, things happened... lets move on. Soooooo, the gf and I are done; I guess she is the "xgf" now, but that sounds like a car or somethin. We broke up or I should say she broke up with me about three weeks ago, for reasons Im still unsure of. That's the primary reason I hadn't been posting, the irony of the situation especially after I posted that last blog was a little too much. Since I started writing blogs on this site Ive talked about everything in my life and I didn't want to stop now so I refrained from writing a new entry cus I didn't feel like talking about it. From what I can understand we broke up cus people (neither of which was us) thought I have far too many close relationships with women who aren't her. That's odd to me cus my friends or my interactions with them haven't changed since college when we met. I really thought she was above the jealously thing, especially since, at least in my view of things, I hadn't given her any reason to be doubtful of me. Shame of it is that she let other people's opinions affect our relationship and that it came outta no where. Anyhoo, the bottom line is that im not gonna apologize for having female friends. The only thing I regret is that I spent time dealing with that nonsense instead of participating in the Breast Cancer walk which was something that had meaning and I was looking forward to. Whatev though, im over it and we have talked a few times but I haven't quite gotten used to being single. Not seeing anyone cus I don't feel like dealing with the drama just yet. Geez, I just rambled like a little beeyatch. In other news, I've been drawing... a lot! Gonna post some stuff next entry. Oh and besides the obvious sexual innuendo, the title is about mechanical bull riding, after watching 5 people try and fail I refuse to try it... ever! Besides, even if I were good at it, that's not something im sure I'd want to brag about. That'll be all for now...

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Randomness: In case you havent put it togther from the title, im not going to sleep until i get the tacos outta my stomach. Last time i did that... it wasnt pretty, not pretty, at all. So why not do a blog... even if it's a half-assed one . I just watched Charles Barkley get beat by one of the female staff members in a push up competition on TNT's Inside the NBA, now that wasfunny as hell.

HOTD:

Laura Prepon. . .

My Take: I actually couldnt stand it on That 70's Show when she went blonde but she just looks irresistable in that picture. I loved her as Donna the only thing i didnt like about her stint on How I Met Your Mother is that she wasnt in more episodes. She is tall, her (red) hair is awesome andeven in the tom-boyish role,she is still very sexy. Cus the entire cast of That 70's Show was so hilarious i never noticed how good an actress she was until i saw her ina movie called Karla which was a huge deviation from what i was used to seeing her in. I recommend that movie, btw, its twisted but Laura is great in it.

HOTD:

Liev Schreiber. . .

My Take: Have seen sbsolutely none of his work as an actor prior to this year and i honestly didnt know his name unitl i read he was gonna be Sabretooth in X-Men Origins: Woverine. He was very good in the movie which was surpricing to me cus i thought he was drastically undersized for the role. I think he pulled off the mercenay side of the character very well, a side btw, that has never been explored before so koudos to him for making this fanboy happy.

Ques?ion OTD:

I am currently in by far my longest romantic relationship but I honestly have no idea how we even started "going steady" or how I would start a new relationship in the event this one failed. Seriously, once yur a certain age its not like you can go around writing do you like me, (check yes or no) on a piece of notebook paper and pass it around until it reaches the girl its meant for. Oh and before I go on further, I just wanna say that I think its waaaaaay more difficult for guys. Lets be honest, females have it easy, you get approached (whether it be legit attraction and interest in you, or merely sexual advances) everyday you walk outta the house, not to mention all the perverted thoughts about you that you have no idea about cus they never make it outta the guys head for you to know. All women really have to do is weed out the losers and deadbeats among the many, many suitors. I dunno, maybe im jadedbut I have a hardtime believing in love at first sight or that "Our eyes met across a crowded room" scenario. Even after you do find someone yur interested in, there are so many nut jobs and sicko's walking around perpetrating a fraud like their one of the normal people that it's amiracle when two semi-sane people connect. I fear the day when I find myself staying in a relationship only to avoid being thrown back into the awkward and rejection-filled world that is dating. Im not at that point yet, not even close, but since I have absolutely no faith in dating sites, set-upsor blind dates I think I would be shyt outta luck if faced with having to search for the same connection I currently have with a new person. Not to say im a complete social misfitor that I lack the confidence needed to approach someone, its just that I have never had to, nor do I think I could get pass the initial awkwardness of not knowing someone to do so. I met the gf in school and we just sorta started hanging out and she was the aggressor so I didn't have to do much but sit there and nod. Damn, that was longer than I intended. Anyhoo, question is...

If yur in one now, or have ever been in one, how did yur relationship start? Also, do you find it awkward or difficult trying to get to know someone yur inerested in?

Mah Active Desktop: I feel more compelled to change my wallpaper now that i made this section. This one is a very well done photograph from a Deviant Art member. It wonderfully combines two thing i love and adore.

Uh, if ya read all that, thanks and...

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Vid OTD:

Obvious and shameless cross promotion aside, this is hilarious- vid

Ques?ion OTD:

I have been sexually active for the better part of a decade and have never been tested for anything. Ive had 9 partners but only 1 constant (the gf) in the last 4 years. Now, Ive had my share of not so wise, cavalier moments but I think i have chosen my conquests (that's a term my sister uses, not one I use) somewhat wisely. In the very least, I haven't dipped my pen in any ink for sale... if ya catch my meaning. Even though I am fairly certain im clean (physically, mentally is a separate issue) Im gonna get myself tested cus ya never know. Anyhoo, question is...

How often should you get tested? Also, have you been tested for anything, for any reason? (i thought about deleting the second question cus i really dont need or want to know any details, lol.Just if you have GYT... gotten yurself tested).

Mah Active Desktop:New Blog section! . I dont change my wallpaper that often so i dont know how often this section will appear but whatev, maybe i'll post it at the end of every entry anyhow. This one features the stunning in every way possible, Audrey Hepburn. God i love her andI'd sell my soul to have lived 40 years ago just to be near her. Made this yesterday at work, first time i ever made a wallpaper and i think it came out nicely. Yah, i know "arent ya suposed to be working at work?" Well, dont be dumb enough to have Photoshop on the computers and maybe i'd be able to concentrate .

Uhhh, the title is a twist on the Eminem lyric "What's a little spinal fluid between you and a friend" from the song, "Drug Ballad". I know, its disgusting, but thats the point.

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Randomness: I don't watch Jon & Kate Plus 8 but I have been hearing a lot about his alleged infidelity on shows like The Soup and Chelsea Lately. From what I have seen via those outlets alone, I don't blame Jon for stepping out cus Kate, is a beeyatch. The title was meant to be funny more than anything resembling an actual factoid cus I don't know the dynamics of their relationship or if Jon is even the "bread winner".

Vid OTD:

The Onion is the most original and ingenious "organization" of the youtube generation - vid

Ques?ion OTD:

For the longest time it has bothered me right down to my core when i hear about ridiculous divorce sttlements. I'll preface this with saying thatim not against women being taken care of after a divorce, especially if theywerent employed and children are involved. Oh and i know there are occasions when the female is the "cash cow" e.g. Brit/K-Fed, but most of the time its women getting paid and the guy getting screwed. IMO, its plain ol' BS when womenend up recieving half of the money that frankly, they didnt earn.Yes, its not the smartest move to go without a prenuptial agreement but still, getting screwed out of yur lifes work is bananas. Even in the cases were the guy was unfaithful, i still think its crazy to reward half of the assets to the woman; someone pease explain to me how getting some strange equals out to $100,000,000.00 being lost. Again, im notagainst women being taken care of, but HALF?!! Seriously, what exactly did the women do that was wortha small fortune? Honestly, i despise women like Juanita Jordan, Heather Mills, Marcia Murphey and Ivanka Trump; yah, Donald Trump is a grade-A doosh, but no one deserves to lose half their money like that. Just cus the judge awards you the money doesnt mean you have to accept it, thats just dispicable imo. Mini rant complete, question is...

Would you take half of your spouse's assets following a divorce? Also, would you get married withouta prenuptial agreement in place?

Sport Talk: White sox... blah! Moving on to Basketball; well, the Bulls/C's series started with a bang, impressed throughout and then ended with a thud. The Bulls just didn't show up, they had multiple chances to either win or force that game 7 into yet another, overtime. In the end though, the reason I picked the C's to win that matchup is cus the Bulls just aren't mature enough, they have absolutely no killer instinct. Denver is looking good and I expect them to spank the Mavs but the Magic/C's series could be another long one. In a semi-shocker, the Lakers lost game 1 at home last night but im not worried. Everyone (including Kobe, early) stuggled with thier scoring. I dont expect Odom and Gasol to have too manymore poor games. Anyhoo, first round is in the books...

Playoff Tracker
(Picks to win series in bold).

Eastern Conference Semi-Finals

Orlando vs. Boston (Magic lead series, 1-0) - Game 2, Weds.
Atlanta vs. Cleveland (series tied, 0-0) - Game 1, Tonight

Western Conference Semi-Finals

Los Angeles vs. Houston (Rockets lead series, 1-0) - Game 2, Weds.
Denver vs. Dallas (Nuggets lead series, 1-0) - Game 2, Tonight.

Digg This:

G.I. Joe: Resolute {2009} . . .

My Take: Two words, effin sweetness! If this doesn't get you pumped up for the live action feature, nothing will. Ok, I was quite satisfied with the old format of Cobra Commander being a whiney, weak and cowardly villain; in this feature the malevolent villain is badass and completely hardcore. The entire movie is that way, the Joe's are vicious and there is actual bloodshed. The final showdown between Snake Eyes and Storm Shadow (which lets face it, those two have always been the best part of the franchise) was insane and I loved the back story. Needless to say, im even more excited for the live action film and I'll buy this the very day it comes out on dvd.

Hottie OTD:

Rachel Nichols. . .

My Take: Not to be confused with the ESPN correspondent (who isn't bad looking herself), Rachel has been on my radar for quite a while now. First noticing her as the highly intelligent and insanely gorgeous Rachel, in the series Alias; now she has feature roles in two highly touted summer films. Im really looking forward to seeing her show off her athleticism when she takes on the mantle of Scarlett in G.I. Joe: the Rise of Cobra. As for her role in Star Trek, not familiar with her character in the least bit, but she is a fine actress so I think she can pull it off no matter the demand.

Hottie OTD:

Joseph Gordon-Levitt. . .

My Take: He has been acting for a really long time with his first big break as a character on the series Dark Shadows, which ive seen but never became a fan of cus unfortunately, it was too geeky even for my tastes. He'll primarily be remembered by me as Tommy, the feminine-looking and often mocked alien from 3rd Rock from the Sun. He was great in that series and has grown up into quite the actor. He has put on stellar performances in very good, but unrecognized features such as Brick and The Lookout. Though I was shocked and a bit uneasy when I first heard about it, I am definitely looking forward to seeing and hearing how well he pulls off Cobra Commander in G.I. Joe: the Rise of Cobra.

Music Spotlight:

Kevin Rudolf-In The City{2008}. . .

My Take: The first time i heard his song "Let it rock" feturing lil'Waynei passed him off as another wannabe; i was pleasantly surprised after listening to his album in full and i honestly think he is the real deal. He is touted as a triple threat in music cus he cricles thehip-hop, rock and pop genres. The album is solid (i like his rock stuff more) but the mix of genrs works for him, not muddled at all and i love his high energy which is one most of the songs. Check him out...

Recommended: (Welcome to the World), (In the City) and (N.Y.C.)

Mah Life: aka "The one with the nip-slip"...

This past weekend we took another trip to Wisconsin (The Dells area). It was fun and little warmer this time so more stuff was open, the outdoor water attraction were still out of commission but the other stuff was good to go. We got there Thursday night and didn't do much of anything cus we were pretty wiped out from the drive (friggin construction added about an hour extra) but Friday we did a little gambling, I played Blackjack and won $160 on the $10 table; that came in handy and pretty much took care of all the expenses. Saturday we went to the indoor water park which was ok, would have been better if not for all the little kids but whatev. It was a fun 2 days and we definitely need to go back when its hotter. Oh, at the water park this lady (who was maybe 25-30) was helping her kid into a raft and when she bent over, her boob popped right out of her swimsuit. I don't know if im more mature (I doubt it), or if im just desensitized to nudity cus I barely thought twice about it. If that would've happened 10 years ago I would have popped the buttons right off of my swim trunks, lol. Geez, what's happened to me when a perfectly fine breast shows itself and I feel nothing? Uh, that'll does it...

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