Snapchat can be a lot of fun, & I have quite a few friends who are really, REALLY good at it.
They're great at being hilariously random, like this Snapchat from @AriFerarri:
I'm still not sure if it's Ari's portrayal of Ryan Gosling as Spiderman, or more of a What if Peter Parker had Snapchat? Either way, LOVE. I just hope he didn't send this to both Mary Jane AND Gwen, but I guess we'll never know until Snapchat gives us the ability to see how many people a Snapchat was sent to. ARE YOU LISTENING, SNAPCHAT?
My friends are great at using the drawing tools to maximum effect, like this work of art from @JessicaNFrey, who turned herself into me:
That motivational Snapchat is what got me to the top of that damn mountain.
And lets be real - my friends are amazing at being sexxxy (you don't get to see those Snapchats).
In the past, I've used Snapchat to surprise my friends:
Hold Up, Bro, that's my sushi! NBD, just having a Bro Down with Survivor's Cochran.
I've heard that some people also use Snapchat to share inappropriate scenarios they've created involving LEGO minifigs of themselves & people they know. So I've heard.
But as far as I'm concerned, Miss Haley Strong just won Snapchat with her Harry Potter FanFic. She created this masterpiece using Snapchat's "My Story" feature. I AM SO GLAD SHE FOUND A USE FOR THIS FEATURE.
Here is the beginning chapter of this FanFic:
I highly recommend reading the rest of this epic tale on Haley's blog. It continues on with the story we all know & love, & then they set off on adventures. It's really awesome, & you do *not* want to miss the Hippogriff. Or the "About the Author" section.
I need to have one of these in my life. The fact that I am useless with a needle & thread is not the real issue here - choosing which one I want the most is. So what if I never actually use it?
Boba Fett Fat Cat
Indiana Jones Fat Cat
Check out Fat Cat Crafts' Etsy page for more designs featuring Dr. Who, Star Trek, Super Mario, & more.
TESLA VS EDISON
General Electric recently began a marketing campaign using Thomas Edison, based on the Ryan Gosling Hey Girl meme.
Brilliant, you say. Sure, if you aren't aware of Thomas Edison's jerktastic history of stealing other people's ideas. Edison was a founder of GE, so it's obvious why they are using him in their ads, but for an internet campaign (when the internet kind of hates him), it seems ill-advised. Anywhere these memes are posted, you will find comments that amount to "Edison was a douche. Nicola Tesla FTW!"
I didn't know anything about Tesla until I saw The Prestige, which made me want to find out more (because if David Bowie plays you in a movie, you must to be a special kind of awesome).
My favourite explanation of Tesla's awesomeness is this comic from The Oatmeal. Please, please, please read it. Then read about this campaign to build the first Tesla Museum on the New York property where Tesla tried to, you know, provide free wireless energy for the entire planet. Just another day for Nicola. The project's goal was $850,000 - just enough to buy the land. To date, $1,250,925 has been raised (more is still needed to build the actual museum). I told you the internet loved Tesla, right? Donate here.
THE WIRE: RPG & LEGO VERSIONS
College Humor has created another imagined RPG, as they did with Game of Thrones & several other series. This time The Wire gets spoofed, & you can watch it here with a bowl of Honey-Nut Cheerios & whiskey...but if you haven't seen all 5 seasons of this incredible show, stay away until you have! There are as many spoilers as there are bodies in the vacants.
Also watch this LEGO version of The Wire. Shiiiiiiiiiiit, it is awesome.
CLOCKWORK - K'NEX BALL MACHINE
When I showed this to my son, he said "It's amazing how talented some people in this world are." Creator & YouTube user Austron says this project "took 8 months to build, has over 40,000 pieces, over 450 feet of
track, 21 different paths, 8 motors, 5 lifts, and a one-of-a-kind
computer-controlled crane, as well as two computer-controlled
illuminated K'nex balls."
Love it.
BUDDY GUY & JONNY LANG
This past week, my husband & I saw blues legend Buddy Guy in concert with Jonny Lang. Buddy Guy is 76 & it was a treat to see him play & interact with the crowd. Here's a video that someone uploaded from the concert - Hoochie Coochie Man, including Buddy scolding the audience at the 2:20 mark:
Jonny Lang blew us away. If you're not familiar with his later work, you probably remember the teenager with the skill & voice of a blues veteran in 1997, when Lie To Me came out. Now he's in his 30s, & the passion he sings with makes me wonder if he's this intense in his every day life. No videos from our show have been uploaded yet (although enough people were recording with their phones, so come on, people!), but here's a song he played that's been stuck in my head since:
So great. If you have a chance to see them live, GO!
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MOON WINS GOLD
A Reuters photographer, Luke MacGregor, captured this beautiful image of a full moon rising behind the Olympic rings on London's Tower Bridge. Perfect.
As many joked on the night this was taken, the moon may now be sued by the IOC.
CURIOSITY ROVER LANDS
Early this morning, the Seven Minutes of Terror took place, & ended successfully. Amazing. @NASA tweeted a photo of the Curiosity Rover's shadow in the Gale Crater, which is located ON MARS in case you forgot.
Whether you're a seasoned musician or a 4 month old, you will enjoy Jordan Rudess' latest app. The keyboardist for Dream Theater has co-created several apps - MorphWiz & SampleWiz have won several awards - & now Tachyon lets you create music with your fingertips, transforming the screen into a visual representation of the sound.
It's fun, cool, pretty, & if you're a musical genius like Rudess is, you could use it with another app, DrumJam, like this:
Could be the coolest musical instrument you can buy for $1.99. Get it here.
LEGO SERENITY
It's about time for a Firefly reference, right? Here's a 7 foot LEGO model of the ship that's still flying, The Serenity. Adrian Drake spent almost 2 years building this, beginning with The Serenity's blueprints for accuracy. Yes, they're available.
Yes, I recited the lines when I saw that last photo. Why don't you watch this classic Firefly scene so you can do the same?
To see more photos of the LEGO Serenity, go here. To see photos of the construction (with Adrian's commentary), go here.
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PLAY ME, I'M YOURS / ANDREW MITCHELL
Recently, 41 vibrant pianos appeared all over Toronto as part of the Play Me, I'm Yours event. An art installation encouraging the participation of the community, it is a kick-off to the 3 year countdown to the 2015 Pan Am Games, to be held in Toronto. The pianos were designed by artists from each of the participating countries; they are beautiful.
Nicaragua
Costa Rica
Now, some people might simply appreciate the artistry of each design. Some may take a seat & play a little something if there's nobody around. Some might take the opportunity to share their talent & entertain. But that's not quite enough fun for my friend, Andrew. Andrew Mitchell played & sang Gavin DeGraw's "Not Over You" on 10 different pianos around the city, then edited the filmed performances together. In 2 minutes, visit Guatemala, Brazil, Suriname, Aruba, Cuba, Canada, The Bahamas, Haiti, Jamaica & Honduras, courtesy of Andrew!
I roll with talented people, what can I say?
To learn more about Play Me, I'm Yours & if it's headed to your city next, go here. To see some great photos of the pianos featured in Toronto, go here. To learn more about Andrew Mitchell, I will tell you he's awesome, & the only
thing that could have made this video MORE awesome is if he had been
wearing his rebel/Che Guevara costume from a production we were both in. I suppose Che singing "Not Over You" at the Cuban piano would have been disturbing, so...good call on the casual look, Andrew.
SCARY SMASH
Written By a Kid is a new series by Geek & Sundry that transforms a story told by a child into a short film. It's live-action, animated, stop-motion, & FUN. I love this first installment, starring Joss Whedon as the leader of the "S.Q.U.A.T. Team". I'm sure the kid was thinking of S.W.A.T., but this is MUCH funnier. Hilarious & creative & bonus Kids In The Hall cast member & love love love.
Check out other videos (costumes, casting & a "making of") here.
MR. WIZARD'S A DICK
Watch this compilation of times Mr. Wizard is snarky towards the children on his show. It is amazing.
Ashley is my favourite.
"RUSH AS FOOD" MEAL
Matt Kantor is a Rush fan who happens to be a chef. Combining the 2, he recently prepared a 9 course meal inspired by Rush. From the National Post article by Mike Doherty:
"Kantor’s amuse-bouche was something of a (dry) ice-breaker: a white blob
plucked out of a cauldron of liquid nitrogen, to be consumed whole; the
freezing substance quickly dissolving into a film of lime-flavoured
meringue. The dish was named after the song Limelight, not only
because of its ingredients, but also because eating it was a
performance — everyone was eager to see the smoke coming out of their
fellow diners’ noses."
"The song Red Barchetta, about a joyride in the future when cars
have been outlawed, became a deconstructed red bruschetta where a
tomato, shiny like a polished racecar, seemed to have burned black-olive
rubber through a “dirt road” of breadcrumbs."
To read more details of this very creative meal, like the complex "La Villa Strangiato" dish, read the full article here.
THE MINI-GOLF OPEN
Improv Everywhere is a comedy troupe that began with a Ben Folds Fake prank that I had read about several years ago. They haven't stopped creating scenes since then - their website boasts of over 100 missions involving tens of thousands of people in on the joke, or "undercover agents". Their latest scene transformed a family miniature golf outing into a major sports event - complete with fake ESPN coverage, caddies, a gallery, & the actual Claret Cup, just hoisted by the winner of this weekend's British Open, Ernie Els. The commentary is hilarious: "Max, of course, sponsored by Star Wars", & I love that the champion is greeted by a fake family. Well done.
Watch more scenes created by Improv Everywhere here.
LABYRINTH ONESIE
I saw this shirt at thinkgeek about 9 months ago & immediately had to order it for my niece, who was yet to be born. Labyrinth was on a steady rotation when my brother & I were young, so his baby had to have this.
What power?
You're reading this blog, so I assume you get the reference, but I see no need to NOT post this awesome clip full of awesomeness so you can have yourself a dance party.
Clearly, I am the nerdiest of Lily's 2 Aunts, as her Aunt Lindsay writes a wonderful blog about normal adult things like home renovating. The onesie is also available as a women's shirt, & you can buy them both here. Look how cute it looks on Lily!
She's working on her Goblin King hair.
So far, I've resisted the urge to toss her 20 feet into the air & wait for a Muppet to catch her. So far.
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My favourite things of the week all come courtesy of Comic-Con. Every year it sounds amazing, & every year I wish I had gone. One day, I will get there. It is written.
Not just a mecca for hardcore comic book readers & gamers anymore, there is probably something at Comic-Con for everyone. If you don't care about The Hobbit (?!?!?), you might like to see a panel with creators & stars of The Walking Dead, Game of Thrones, True Blood, Community, Twilight, or Kevin Smith. No? Maybe play the new Tomb Raider game? Check out the art of Tim Burton? LEGO? The Mattel display featuring Greyskull?
Who doesn't like Greyskull?
If all else fails, there's this:
Hundreds of thousands of fans descend on Comic-Con every year, & it's more mainstream than ever. The media still call Joss Whedon a "cult favourite"...yet he is behind the 3rd biggest movie of all time, co-wrote Toy Story, & has created shows with mass appeal. We are all embracing our nerdiness like never before, because really, everyone is nerdy about something they love, right? Whether comic books, film, TV, video games, music, food, sports, science, beer, architecture, the octopus, foreign policy...when you love something, you obsess over it. The thirst for more knowledge never goes away.
Comic-Con...I will forever want to be there, & here are a few examples of why it is such a shiny shindig. Before I get started, let's be honest - if you read my Confectionery blogs, you know of my love for Firefly. So I'll get most of the non-Firefly stuff out of the way first, because there's a lot of Firefly love here.
ROBERT DOWNEY JR.
It's hard to tell if this is Robert Downey Jr. appearing at Comic-Con for Iron Man 3, or Tony Stark appearing at a Stark Expo. Whichever guy this is, I WANT TO GO TO THERE.
Later, he crashes an Iron Man Costume Contest for kids. Super cool, super cute. Watch & imagine how star-struck all those hidden faces must be.
THE HOBBIT
The Hobbit panel previewed 12 minutes of The Hobbit to rave reviews, & also featured an adorable surprise guest, Elijah Wood. Watching this, I realize I am now in love with Richard Armitage's voice. At 12:13, just try to keep yourself from sighing.
Also, the first LEGO set based on the upcoming Hobbit movies was revealed at Comic-Con. Unlike the darker Helm's Deep, & Shelob Attacks sets under the Lord of the Rings title, this set features an adorable Bag End, with characters Gandalf, Dwalin, Bombur, Bofur, Balin & Bilbo.
You can see more photos here, including detailed shots of Middle-earth maps on the ground behind the hobbit hole.
THE WALKING DEAD ESCAPE
San Diego's Petco Park was transformed for Comic-Con into "a ballpark infested with zombies where you will climb, crawl, hide & slide your way to safety". To add to the realness, the zombie makeup was done by the creative team behind The Walking Dead. Check it out:
I am a huge fan of both the graphic novels & AMC series, & I can say without a doubt that I would never do this. I don't do haunted houses - I can't even handle anyone following me up the stairs. I'm confident that if I had attempted this obstacle course, someone would have found me curled up in a garbage can, sobbing, on the last day. You do not want me on your zombie apocalypse team, unless you plan to use me as bait. I can't argue with that logic.
ZACHARY LEVI'S NERD HQ
Zachary
Levi understands the power of fans. When his series Chuck was
threatened with cancellation in 2009, fans took it upon themselves to
not only write letters, but purchase sandwiches in a campaign for Subway
sponsorship. Watch this video of Zachary Levi leading Chuck fans in a
mass exodus to a Subway shop to save Chuck. It worked.
Last year, The Nerd Machine (a company founded by Zachary Levi) launched a separate event in San Diego at the same time Comic-Con was
on. The idea was to host small panels, Q&As, gaming events &
parties on a more intimate scale than Comic-Con. All proceeds go to Operation Smile, & last year $40,000 was raised. This year it was on track to make $100,000 (no figures have been released as of now). It is an amazing grass-roots event that this year had fans tweeting about being at a Nerd HQ dance party, sandwiched between Felicia Day & Joss Whedon. Panels included Dr. Who, Damon Lindelof, Twilight, Joss Whedon, Nathan Fillion, Seth Green, & Zac himself. Of course, the one I will embed is the wonderful Joss Whedon panel.
All other panels can be viewed at break.com, & you can read great blogs about the Nerd HQ experience here.
JOSS WHEDON WAKES UP FANS
At 3am Friday morning, fans who were camped out overnight to get into the Firefly 10th Anniversary panel were awakened by Joss Whedon. Joss went down the line to see everyone who was there, taking photos & signing autographs for the people who love Firefly as much as he does. How can you not love this man?
You can read an in-depth blog by someone who was there here.
FIREFLY 10th ANNIVERSARY PANEL
If you've never seen Firefly, maybe you don't understand the big deal around this gathering for a 14 episode series that's been off the air for a decade. Firefly was treated poorly by FOX - episodes were aired out of order, timeslots were changed abruptly - & it was cancelled after 11 episodes had aired. The fans rallied & eventually Firefly was resurrected in the form of a movie, Serenity. Firefly & Serenity continue to have a massive fan base, & if you have yet to watch this phenomenal series, please do so.
The panel itself was both hilarious & touching, & at times deeply emotional. Much has been said about the love between the cast & crew of Firefly, & it is apparent that this is still true, 10 years later. Firefly meant a great deal to everyone. The Science Channel will be airing a TV special about this reunion on November 11th.
The entire panel is worth watching, but here are a few highlights:
At the 16:47 mark, Adam Baldwin explains the origins of the infamous Jayne hat, likening it to "a birthday cake in a wasteland".
At the 24:23 mark, watch the hilarious mugging of Nathan Fillion when Joss gets sidetracked before answering "Why was Nathan the perfect captain for the Serenity?", & then watch as he can't contain his emotions when Joss finally answers.
At the 43:10 mark, Nathan delivers a beautiful sentiment about the ending of the show.
At the 47:48 mark, Joss is overcome when asked "What do the fans mean to you?" Virtually everyone on the panel is in tears along with him as a standing ovation cheers him on. He finally ends with a touching tribute to the fans & damnit, I'm crying again.
If that's not enough Firefly Comic-Con coverage for you, the post-panel press conference is just as entertaining & moving. Here it is, split into 3 parts.
As Nathan said, "When Firefly died, I thought it was the worst thing that could possibly happen. And what I realize now, 10 years later, looking out onto this room, is that the worst thing that could have happened is if it had stayed dead. That it died, is ok."
And as Joss said, "Can everyone tweet that I said that? I don't want him to have the best."
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MEGHAN TONJES
Meghan Tonjes is a singer who has been posting her videos on YouTube for years. As she is a woman who is not a size 0, or hyper-sexualized for your viewing pleasure, she gets occasional comments about her size. This is her response, & it is amazing & inspiring.
"Why does it hurt you if I don't hate myself?" Love it.
LEGO BRIDGE ART
A street artist has painted a bridge in Wuppertal, Germany, so it now looks like it was constructed out of LEGO. How cool is this?
Is it just me, or would you feel safer driving under a LEGO bridge, too? To see more photos of the bridge, go here. To see more art by Megx, go here.
MAKE A WISH FOR HELLBOY
A boy named Zachary recently made a request to the Make a Wish Foundation.
Here's what special effects company Spectral Motionhad to say about it: "It was Zachary's wish to meet Hellboy and also to become Hellboy. When the Make-A-Wish Foundation contacted Spectral Motion with this request, Mike thought it would be fantastic to have Ron Perlman reprise his role for the day. Ron loved the idea and donned the makeup once more (with the assistance of Lufeng Qu and Eden Elizalde) and also ordered a Hellboy sized meal of burgers, shakes, and fries for Zachary and his family and the entire Spectral crew to enjoy. Later in the day, Zachary was transformed into Hellboy with the assistance of makeup artists Lufeng Qu and Neil Winn."
That's gotta make you smile.
Geek & Sundry recently posted this song by comedy duo Paul & Storm. Directed at Game of Thrones author George R. R. Martin, the song is a plea for him to write faster. His recent span of 6 years between books 4 & 5 has left many fans frustrated...& hungry. "We need 6-paged descriptions of every last meal."
I love the HBO GoT theme that storms in at the 2:08 mark. Also, my Mom saw this video before I did. My Mom is cooler than your Mom.
ROBOCOP 2013 TEASER
Set to begin filming in Toronto in the Fall, the Robocop reboot starring Joel Kinnaman is getting lots of buzz. Now, we get our first look at the updated ED-209 in this teaser, meant to be an ad for OmniCorp.
Read about my first ever viewing of Robocop - last month - here.
STAR WARS LATTE ART
I recently saw this photo of latte art featuring the Death Star & Tie-Fighters. The most artistic thing I can do with my lattes is spoon foam on top - I am now calling that "The Wampa".
After marveling at this, I searched to see if more Star Wars Latte Art existed, & it does! Or did, since these lattes were presumably very yummy & disappeared shortly after these photos were taken.
Boba Fett
Yoda
Stormtrooper
Talented, these baristas are.
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STARRY NIGHT - VINCENT VAN DOMINOGH
Some people have patience. Some people have a vision. YouTube user FlippyCat has both, & also a ton of dominoes. With over 7000 dominoes & 11 hours, he faithfully recreated Van Gogh's famous work of art, Starry Night. It looks beautiful enough pre-fall, but when all the dominoes have fallen...man, that's impressive.
He also made a Mona Lisa, back in 2007.
I thought my brother & I were pretty amazing with our Domino Rally set, but I guess this guy beats us.
CANDY BAR/CHOCOLATE TEST
How many of these candy bars can you identify in this photo/print by Rachel Been? I was only stumped by some of the American candy bars that aren't available here in Canada (at least on a widespread basis). Despite this, I should probably be embarrassed by how many I guessed correctly, yet upon reflection, I seem to feel quite proud.
The internet is powered by cute kitten videos, but this one warms my heart like no other. Don't worry - this Anakin didn't lose his legs in an epic battle on a volcano planet. This less-mopey Anakin was born without a pelvis or back legs. He doesn't seem to know this.
Anakin has a facebook page where you can get Anakin updates, & a FAQ page, where you can see his incredible X-Ray. Go, Ani!
OCTOPUS MUG
My love for the octopus knows no bounds. Here are a few reasons why:
They are turbocharged: Cephalopods use jet propulsion to get around. That's cool.
They are real-life Mystiques: They can change not only the colour & pattern of their skin, but even the texture. Suck it, chameleons.
They have 3 Hearts: THREE hearts! So they must be capable of loving me as much as I love them.
They are awesome, & so is one of my Birthday gifts, given to me from my brother & his wife:
Now that I know this exists, I know I'm not the only person who would
delight in pretending my black coffee is octopus ink. And of course I'd
be pretending, because they release ink when trying to escape & why
would one ever try to escape from me? I would only want to love it
forever & ever & have its likeness tattooed on my shoulder, with
tentacles extending down my arm & around my collarbone, but also he
is purple. Not that I've given it much thought. Buy this awesome mug here for the cephalopod lover in your life.
CANADA
Yesterday we celebrated Canada Day, & I would be remiss not to mention it. I wrote a more personal blog yesterday, but today I bring you videos to entertain the masses. To celebrate our 145th Birthday, Molson has created a version of our National Anthem using their products & packaging. While not my Canadian beer of choice, you have to love their patriotism. I don't know what I want more - a beer can hi-hat or didgeridoo.
Also, Canadians are very familiar with this Molson ad from the 1990s, but it just doesn't seem like Canada Day without it:
My favourite piece about our fair nation would be this segment from the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver. Tom Brokaw delivered a beautiful tribute to the country I love so much.
Not mentioned in this piece was our health care system, which may explain the misinformed Americans who declared this week after the Supreme Court ruling that they were moving to Canada.
THE STAR WARS THAT I USED TO KNOW
In my first Confectionery blog, I posted an a capella arrangement of Gotye's hit Somebody That I Used To Know. I noted that it was overdone, & we were all sick of the song & every cover it had spawned. Pentatonix's version was just too good to not share, & the same could be said of this parody, which targets George Lucas' seemingly never-ending quest to change everything we love about the Star Wars films. As an added bonus for this blog, where I recap Survivor, the parody features Tyson Apostal, from the Tocantins and Heroes vs Villains seasons.
Enjoy this, you will.
FEEL CLASSY IN 3 STEPS
This really worked. Within seconds, a scotch appeared in my hand. Follow the 3 steps here, & prepare to suddenly be more distinguished than you once were.
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LEGO BREAKING BAD
A reddit user posted photos of the LEGO Breaking Bad meth lab that his friend, @BRADBRADBRAD made. It is wonderful. Here are a few of the photos:
Gus with the Los Pollos Hermanos chicken just kills me. Love it. You can check out the rest of the photos, including Walt Jr. not eating breakfast, here.
MARS LANDING = SEVEN MINUTES OF TERROR
This video details just how intense the upcoming Mars landing will be, & how it will be "Seven minutes of terror". Fascinating. There's a floating crane involved. A floating crane.
AVENGERS INTRO - FIREFLY STYLE
Exactly what it sounds like - a re-imagining of the Avengers intro, done in the style of Firefly, with that shiny theme song. I don't know how this makes perfect sense, but it does.
SOCKS WITH CAPES
I just want to hug the person that came up with these. They also come in Wonder Woman & Batman. Buy them here.
SARAH SLEAN VIDEO - THE DEVIL & THE DOVE
Somehow, images have been found that equal the beauty & haunting quality of Sarah Slean's song The Devil & The Dove. Filmed in Pouch Cove, Newfoundland, the video showcases the beautiful scenery & people of this town, which happens to be very close to where much of my family in Newfoundland resides. From the YouTube blurb: It was here, in a little shack by the sea
with a grand piano, a bed, a table, chair and kettle (little else),
Sarah completed composing the songs and four orchestral scores for this
incredible collection. "...one of the most inspiring places on Earth....
It's impossible to be distracted from the powerful presence of Life
itself here - the rugged land, the ever-changing weather, the
magnificent, powerful ocean...it's a place to ponder the vast expanse of
time before and beyond us, to ponder the wondrous marvel of being."
Just sit back & enjoy a true Canadian treasure.
CANADIAN EROTICA: FORBIDDEN PASSION, UNSPEAKABLE POLITENESS
Speaking of Canadiana, the wonderful Scott Feschuk has written a very Canadian response to the Fifty Shades of Grey phenomenon. Although I refuse to read this poorly written smut (I'll stick to quality porn, thanks), I am confident that this piece is better in every way. Here's an excerpt:
My inner goddess yearns to be touched by this tragic figure with the jaw of a lumberjack and the clothes also of a lumberjack. “Do you like my beaver?” “Sure, but it looks a little small next to the stuffed caribou,” I say.
There are also Leaf references, beer, & Timbits. Read the entire excerpt here.
YOUNG RYAN GOSLING DANCING
I will leave you with the video that made everyone smile this week. It also made me wish I was a Mormon in 1991, & was attending this talent show. I'm fairly certain I had the same silk shirt, only in gold & maroon. I'm just as cool as Ryan Gosling.
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