What are YOU Doing Tonight?

Hey everyone! Did y'all happen to catch Thursday's episode of "Community"? If you did, pretty awesome, right?! If you did not, you need to watch it and get back with me. The whole episode was centered around a game of D&D, which in itself is awesome. I love that Troy's reaction the first time playing was the same as mine, "Um, shouldn't there be like, a game board, or pieces, or something to Jenga?". Lol. Outstanding.




Anyhoo, I won't keep you, because it's Saturday and all of that, BUT if you are just sitting around this evening thinking "Gee, I live in the Capital District, and there is NOTHING cool to do tonight", THINK AGAIN! The Hellions of Troy are getting it on like Donkey Kong tonight, taking on the Oz Rollergirls. Go there. Cheer on Reading Rambo. Bat your eyes at Ida. Stare at girls in short shorts. Have a great rest of the weekend!

Things You Should be... Friday!

Things You Should be Listening to...

DJ McFly- Okay, so this came to me in a weird way.... DJ McFly and I share a mutual friend, the mutual friend told me about him, I checked out some of his music, and it's AWESOME. All my derby girls are back in full swing work-out mode, so the past few music suggestions have been mash-ups, because it helps get the blood flowing. This week is no different. If you happen to like Girl Talk or DJ Fergie Ferg from last week, you MUST give DJ McFly a listen. His website is http://dublejmedia.com/, and you can find out more about him, as well as download some of his funky-fresh tracks! Sidenote: if you need a kick-ass wedding DJ, who is capable of doing mash-ups, you might want to give him a shout.






Things You Should be Watching...

Catfish- This is a great documentary I just watched. It starts out with a photographer in NYC whose brother is making a documentary about him and his friendship with a 9 year old artist. He gets involved with the whole family, and starts a relationship with the girl's older sister (who is a decade older, so it's not pervy or anything) then there is a a pretty big twist. It's a film shows that no matter how much you think you might know someone, there is a big chance that you may have no clue who that person REALLY is, especially when you've made those connections over the internet. I am a documentary nerd.

Things You Should be Reading...

Y the Last Man- I just got Miss Reading Rambo in this one. It's an amazing story of the last man on earth. Yorick Brown was just another 20 something guy trying to find his way in the world, until he woke up one day and found that he, and his pet monkey, Ampersand, were the last two males on earth. It's a really interesting way of looking at a post-male society. It's not all "peace and love" like us ladies like to preach about "if we were in charge". It shows the dark side of feminism, and the obstacles that have to be overcome to live in a world without men, and how to keep Yoricks identity hidden from anyone who would want to harm him. Originally a 60 issue comic book series, this comic has been collected and consolidated into 10 graphic novels. It's a definite "must" for non-capes loving comic readers.

Sacchariferous Thursday!

Hello hello! As always on Thursdays, we try to fulfill that sweet tooth in the nerdiest way we can. Today will both peak your interest, fulfill that sweet need and disgust you at the same time. Today's theme is ZOMBIE CAKES! Please do enjoy.

This one goes out to Deadlie Mercury ;-) Love you!

Gruesome.

First thought:This is a pretty cool cake for a birthday. Second thought: The recipient is turning 8...

Super sweet "Corpse Bride" wedding cake

O.M.G. Best. Wedding. Cake. EVER.

Braaaaaaaaaains!

Another amazing wedding cake

Wacky Wednesday: The Guardian Project pt. 2!

So, last week we started looking at The Guardian Project made for the NHL by Stan Lee. This week, we will be taking a look at 10 more of these disasters. Have fun guessing what these are!

RAWR!

WTF is software empath?

DOUBLE RAWR!

Kinda looks like Batman--if Batman looked like a total dickhead.

Tony Stark? Isn't this your second appearance?

Hulk Hogan?

Megatron!

Decepticon?

Where's your girlfriend, Jean Grey?

Pyro?

Hot Nerd of the Week: Shirley Manson!

Shirley Manson. That is a name I first became aware of almost 16 years ago. I've been a fan ever since. The Chief has asked me to write up an article and I am more than happy to oblige.

The (IMHO) beautiful Scottish Shirley Manson was originally in a band called Goodbye, Mr. Mackenzie. After working with that band on keyboard and back up vocals she moved on to lead vocals with Angelfish. Angelfish would receive some moderate college airplay and it was through this that she would be noticed by Steve Marker. He was putting a band together and thought Shirley would be a great lead singer.That band was Garbage.

Garbage would go on to receive multiple award nominations for its four studio albums (Garbage, Version 2.0, Beautiful Garbage and Bleed Like Me). They would also contribute original songs to the Romeo and Juliet and The World is Not Enough soundtracks. They also have a best of album (Absolute Garbage). Recently, Miss Manson has been recording solo tracks for an album. Oh, and she was a terminator.

After being asked to by the series creator of Terminator:The Sarah Connor Chronicles, Shirley audition and got the role of business executive Catherine Weaver who is revealed to be....a T-1000. Oh, and she was an unlockable character in Guitar Hero 5. Nerd cred? I think so.

Not many people have a resume like Shirley Manson. Keyboardist, singer, ginger, songwriter, video game character and terminator. Can you see why I have been a tried and true fan?

Nerding 101: Translating British Slang (O-S)

Welcome back class! Can you believe that next Monday is the last day of our lecture on British slang? Me either! Hope you all had a nice weekend! Without further adieu, here is your British slang for the week!

off license - liquor store

oggy - pasty

oi - hey

on the dole - unemployed

one off - something that happens once

parcel - package

parritch - porridge

pastie - meat pie

pensioner - old person

petrol - gas

phone box - phone booth

polo neck - turtle neck

poppycock - unbelievable

porter - doorman

posh - well to do

post - mail

postage & packing - shipping & handling

postbox - mailbox

postcode - zip code

pram - baby carriage

pub - bar

pudding - dessert

queue - line

quid - currency

removal van - moving van

restroom - staff room

return ticket - round trip ticket

reverse charge call - collect call

reversing lights - back-up lights

sacked - fired

sarnie - sandwich

scallywag - rascal

scone - biscuit 

sellotape - scotch tape

semi housing - duplex

septic - American

shandy - beer and lemonade
sixes and sevens - crazy

skip - trash can

smart dress - formal attire

smashing - good

snog - kiss

snooker - pool

sod all - nothing

sod it - forget it

sod off - get lost

sod you - bite me

sodding - annoying

solicitor - lawyer

splendid - excellent

spotted dick - sponge cake with raisins

surname - last name

sweets - candy

sweetshop - candy store

swizz - con

Clark, The Canadian Hockey Goalie!

In light of the NHL All-Star game this afternoon, I give you Clark, the Canadian hockey goalie. Clark is one of the best dual sportsmen to ever live. Hope you're having a great day, and if you happen to watch (or have watched) the All-Star game, let me know what you think of the short for the Guardian Project!