Of all the stupid ...
Not to get all "bah humbug" early in the season, but can someone explain the new upside-down Christmas tree2 phenomenon to me? It just looks completely unnatural. I could understand hanging a tree from the ceiling ... if you're in a frat and were bombed at the time. Otherwise, you really don't have a valid excuse for it.
Monday, November 28, 2005 @ 01:11 » 
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Kong Is King
I can't wait to see this movie3! Directed by Peter Jackson (yes, that Peter Jackson4), who is on record5 saying that the original inspired him to become a director, has poured the same dedication he brought to the Lord of the Rings trilogy into this remake ... and the trailers certainly demonstrate that. Even better, the Kong character was "played" by Andy Serkis6, who also played Gollum for Jackson.
Friday, November 04, 2005 @ 16:11 » Comments
Bull Market, Indeed
The Boston Globe came through with a story on the North Shore's many roast beef shops7. I've been known to frequent Bill & Bob's Salem shop on many a night, mostly because my favorite stop, King's, isn't open that late and there's nothing better than a super three-way (it's not what you think) and cheeser teasers to wash down a few brews. The three-way just means sauce, mayo, and cheese on a large ("super" vs. "junior") sandwich. And Terrence has taken to calling teasers "tater haters," although no one's really sure why. Stop hatin' on them taters, Terrence.
P.S. — If you visit Bill & Bob's on a warm evening, keep an eye out for Ed, the resident seagull. He'll walk right up and demand a sample.
Wednesday, November 02, 2005 @ 11:27 » Comments
More Trick Than Treat
We get all kinds of weirdos in town for the Halloween season and wouldn't you know it, a bunch of local schmucks cause all the problems. I was downtown and saw the aftermath of this stupidity8 (cops rushing into one of the pubs to wash off their hands after loading the victim into an ambulance), but I have to say that the crowds were generally out for fun and dressed in some amazing and elaborate costumes. I guess when you have that many tens of thousands in attendance for anything, you just have to deal with the riff-raff when it turns up.
Tuesday, November 01, 2005 @ 13:49 » Comments
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