Monday, August 07, 2006
Monday Miscellany
- I'm Dumb, But I Think About It
MCF is a genius. If you don't believe me, go check out this week's Phantasmic Links.
I took the same IQ test that MCF took, but since I scored lower than he did, I won't be posting my results here. Instead, I'll post the results of my Personality Type test:
- The Write Ultrasound
Jerry and Mrs. Write are expecting! Go look at the early baby pictures and congratulate the family. - The Last Word On Mel
As of now, I'm done talking about the Mel Gibson debacle. I suppose I've made my point, but if you missed it, I'll sum up here: Mel screwed up and screwed up bad. Mel then apologized and seems to be going out of his way to do the right thing. The Christian thing to do is forgive him and drop it, but there are lots of people (many who call themselves Christians) who aren't willing to do so. Oh, well. Those people who've been sober and hateful are far worse examples of Christianity than Mel himself was, if you ask me.
Hollywood Secularists (of Jewish descent and otherwise) are piling on, attempting to drum the maker of The Passion Of The Christ out of town. Ho. Hum. Mel has reached out for forgiveness and help, both with regard to his alcohol problem and his inner demons regarding the Jewish people. His apology has been warmly received, for the most part, by the people who matter. That's good. That settles it. The right thing for a Christian to do now is to pray for Mel and his family and to just drop it. Of course, there are bloggers out there who are just feasting on this issue, and they'll continue to do so. Again, oh well. As he usually does, Pastor Scott has summed it up with more eloquence and accuracy than I could ever hope to. Read his post and consider the topic SouthCon history. - They Don't Call It Sin City For Nothin'
Props to Lorna for pointing out the heinous new law that's gone into effect in Las Vegas... and, what's worse, I've found myself in the awkward position of agreeing with the ACLU on something:The City of Las Vegas is being sued over its no feeding the homeless policy. The ACLU says the city has no right to deny people the chance to feed hungry citizens who are homeless.
The Mayor says he's ready for this fight and he says this issue is not about letting the homeless starve. He says he doesn't want the homeless to starve, but says feeding them in city parks doesn't help - they need to come to the shelters to eat.
The ACLU is firing back. They announced Wednesday afternoon that they're filing a lawsuit against the city.
"If they want to sue us, the ACLU wants to sue us? Then come on baby, because I make my living defending lawsuits," said Goodman.
I have never in my life felt any desire to go to Las Vegas. I want to now, though. I want to load my car with canned goods and coolers full of drinks and to go Las Vegas and get arrested for feeding hungry people. OK, that's hyperbole, but you get my point. This law makes me furious. I mean, OK, sure, it's one thing to do things that encourage people to continue self-destructive habits, but feeding people is outlawed? Come ON!!
I can see a distinction, here. Giving ten bucks to a crackhead is probably a dumb idea. Giving a sandwich and a little friendship to a crackhead, though... that's essential Christian behavior. I hope that this law is stricken down quickly and irrevocably. Not just because it is wrong and hateful... also because I hate being on the same side as the ACLU on any issue! ;) - Mess Me Up For Life!
I can't believe it, but I've actually talked Wendy into seeing The Descent with me. We are going to see it on my day off this Friday! Oh, if only this movie lives up to the hype. The scariest film since Alien?!? The best horror movie in twenty years!?! Oh, please, oh, please, oh, please... let it be, let it be. Let this be the movie that forces me into therapy. Let this be the movie that keeps me up at night for years. Please, oh please, let this movie scare me into a quivering mess.
I know I'm doing the wrong thing by buying into the hype this way. When Otis and I went to the theater to see 28 Days Later a few years ago, we both left the theater feeling let down. The hype had really undone our appreciation of the film. One of the major critical taglines was "this movie will scare the hell out of you." Well, the film didn't scare either Otis or me, so we left the theater ticked off. Only when I saw the movie again on DVD did I appreciate that, artfully, it is actually a very good movie. I'm going to make a serious effort not to let the hype ruin The Descent for me... but at the same time, I'm seriously hoping to spend the rest of my life cowering behind the couch after I see this film. Oh, how I LOVE a good scary movie. Emphasis on the "good" part, there. - How Is The Headline Relevant?
I don't know if you'll care about this, but check it out and see what you think. Read this story about a man accused of horrible crimes (rape, murder) and explain to me how the trivial matter of the jacket is worthy of mention in the headline:
It looks like this guy really is guilty, no question. It's not like the West Memphis Three, who were (I believe) convicted of crimes they didn't commit because of their taste in music and clothing.
Yeah, I admit I'm sometimes overly sensitive to this kind of thing. That's likely the case with this story, too. Still, the whole thing smacks of an unfair stereotype, if you ask me.
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I don't know why you won't post your score. I did worse than the person whose blog I found it on, and I still posted. Some of those stumped me, like the scrambled letters one. The ones I knew for sure were like the math and geometry ones, so it appealed to that portion of my brain where I happen to be strong. If there were chemistry or history questions in there, I'd probably score as a drooling vegetable.
I'm not that smart, really. You're going to get me beat up with that kind of talk.
I'm not that smart, really. You're going to get me beat up with that kind of talk.
That Metallica thing really gets to me too. I don't recall the headlines for Charles Manson reading: MANSON WORE BEACH BOYS T-SHIRT FOR ARRAINGMENT.
I'm revolutionary too, and I didn't even take the test.
BTW, I'm a big fan of hyperbole, so the picture of you and Wendy charging off to Vegas on nefarious and illegal business is one I'll treasure.
BTW, I'm a big fan of hyperbole, so the picture of you and Wendy charging off to Vegas on nefarious and illegal business is one I'll treasure.
me is philosopher too.
me skip IQ test too.
Me not going to see Descent. Too scary.
Me promise never to where a Metallica shirt if I am commiting a crime.
Me ashamed of Las Vegas.
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me skip IQ test too.
Me not going to see Descent. Too scary.
Me promise never to where a Metallica shirt if I am commiting a crime.
Me ashamed of Las Vegas.
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