March 2010
3 posts
I cant make you agree with me or not, but hopefully this will give you an idea...
– Words. I’ve been grading this shit for so long that none of it even matters anymore. I mean, your job in an argumentative paper is to make me agree with you. But what the motherfuck ever, ya know? The fourth quarter starts next week. Research papers!
February 2010
48 posts
"The Way We Live Now: Class Dismissed"- Walter... →
Although he makes some good points in his interrupter-heavy prose, the main problem with the idea Kirn is proposing here is that it would slash every school’s faculty by 25%. Boosting a state’s economy by getting rid of its high school’s twelfth grades would be negated by slashing that many jobs. Not to mention that the people who teach seniors are usually the most proven and...
Nike Basketball History and Timeline →
(via coolerthanthat)
"Nicki Minaj and Hip-Hop's Lesbian Quarantine: The... →
brokedownpalace:
This is Michelle Trachtenberg rapping Nicki Minaj’s verse from Robin Thicke’s “Shakin’ It 4 Daddy,” while traveling through the Holland Tunnel and being filmed by James Van Der Beek. So, basically, the best thing that ever happened.
Hot.
"Lost S06E03: Locke It Down (Sorry!)"- Gabe-... →
Predictably awesome. Good episode by the way.
About that scene when Sawyer is drinking Dharma whiskey: Who in the original Dharma Initiative was like, “Okay, so we’re starting this project in a few years? First things first. I guess I better wrangle a couple of oak barrels and start stirring”? Is that whiskey with an e or whisky with no e? So many questions, Lost!
"The Trade Value List: No. 40 to No. 1"- Bill... →
This is easily Simmons’ most well-researched, give-a-shit column each year. He does an especially good job with it here. I can’t say I disagree with any of his picks. And considering that I’ve unsuccessfully tried every way possible to trade for Kevin “Daggers” Durant* in NBA 2K10, I guess they’re on the same page.
*Two years ago, I had Durant on my video game...
Gitman Bros. Vintage Shirts →
Every single one of these shirts is gorgeous. I’m guessing they’re super-expensive since price is not mentioned anywhere on the site and one of their sellers is Barney’s.
"Roger Ebert: The Essential Man"- Chris Jones-... →
A comprehensive and empathetic portrait of an American treasure.
www.twitter.com/joesabia →
Every time he hears or reads someone use the word “literally”—usually incorrectly—he tweets it.
As far as the radio goes, the best song not called “On to the Next One.” The video kind of shoots itself.
"That Guy!" Character Actors" →
This dude is doing the Lord’s work. Unfortunately, I can’t find his E-Mail address to recommend Chelcie Ross or Simon Callow.
"Lost S06E02: A Tale of Two Katies (Boo! Sorry!)"-... →
“He was going to propose to Juliet! Don’t you hate it when you are about to propose to someone and a nuclear magic time pocket sucks them into a well and then also sucks an entire construction site down on top of them and they bash a hydrogen bomb in with a rock, but even that doesn’t work, and it’s just like: wedding’s off. This guy knows what I’m talking...
"In Which John Mayer Is a Douchebag for Possibly... →
I disagree about the bizarre John Mayer interview in Playboy—I thought it was kind of hilarious and honest, even if that honesty is really just a really dishonest pose. But Lambert is pretty funny here. Shots fired!
leitch:
Thanks, Vulture.
I’ve seen all of these movies, save three, and I still don’t think the Best of ’00s list is anywhere near ready.
"Smart and Smarter"- Robert Christgau- Barnes &... →
Throwing his hat into the Vampire Weekend ring, Christgau proves why he’s—even at 67—the best living rock critic. The guy invented the Pazz & Jop poll for Christgau’s sake.
Follow-Up on the Oscar Nomination Predictions
I went 36/45. Teens.
I've Been Meaning to Link to This for a While-... →
Best Super Bowl commercials of my lifetime: 2009- careerbuilder.com
Best Super Bowl commercials of my lifetime: 2003- Reebok Remember when I blogged about this in the real 2003? Full circle/never growing at all!
Best Super Bowl commercials of my lifetime: 1998- FedEx
Best Super Bowl commercials of my lifetime: 1993- McDonald’s
Best Super Bowl commercials of my lifetime: 1991- Nike
Best Super Bowl commercials of my lifetime: 1989- American Express
Best Super Bowl commercials of my lifetime:
1984- Apple
Best Super Bowl commercials of my lifetime: 1987- Diet Pepsi
"Sills, 13, commits to USC"- Ramona Shelburne-... →
Great idea! Lane Kiffin, ladies and gentlemen.