Boiling Point
I just saw this MTV show "Boiling Point" where they go around and do annoying stuff to people, and see how long they last before they lose it. If the people last long enough without cracking, they give them $100.
Then there's "Punk'd" which is basically like Candid Camera with celebrities, hosted by Ashton Kutcher and that dude from BET's Hits, which did a lot of that same kind of stuff. And I remember last year there was a similar show hosted by Method Man and Redman where they did practical jokes on Ludacris and other people. I forgot the name though.
Anyways, what does that say about the state of our society and culture that there's so many of these kinds of shows? Can't be good, can it? I gotta admit, they're pretty addicting. I kind of feel guilty watching and feeling entertained. Like this Monday I am making sure to watch Punk'd cause Jessica Alba is in it.
It's funny but then I wonder if it's just good fun or if it is actually harmful to people that there's so much of this practical joke mentality. There's this episode of Jackass I remember when they put a fake baby wrapped in blankets on top of a car. Then, they would start to drive away while people around freaked out and tried to save the baby. It was funny, but basically came down to taking advantage of other people's genuine care and kindness to strangers.
Should we really be making fun of those who try to help? Is it ok to be wasting these good people's time and effort? Do these kinds of pranks desensitize the public awareness or willingness to help someone else? These are questions I ponder.
Usually at the end of each episode, when the people find out it was a candid camera kind of thing, they react positively and laugh at themselves. Everyone loves being on TV. Or like in "Boiling Point", I'm sure the $100 doesn't hurt. I guess you could say "all's well that ends well".
Well, I'm probably overanalyzing this thing like I do for everything else. I just get a weird feeling from watching this stuff too much. I don't know if it's guilt or annoyance or what, but something doesn't feel right.
Currently playing on my Winamp: Linkin Park - Numb
The last track of is in my opinion the best on the Meteora CD. Which, by the way is growing on me after a listening to it a few more times. I also recommend "Easier To Run" if anyone is interested in downloading songs from the album.
BASEBALL IN A FEW HOURS
Sunday, March 30, 2003
Thursday, March 27, 2003
Thursday
Went to Los Burrito Tapatios and had a Giant Grilled Steak. It was excellent, but even better was talking baseball and Dudo League fantasy with Chras and Lil' Nuts. 3 DAYS UNTIL FIRST PITCH OF 2003
Played more craft today. Vira you are free to join us any time. Just head to the 509. All others are welcome too for that matter.
The Linkin Park CD is a little disappointing so far but I had high expectations so maybe that's why. I think they are the exact opposite of Brian McKnight. Like with Brian McKnight, it seems like his relationships were always so happy and perfect, that he'd love the girl forever even years after they broke up. But with Linkin Park, every song is so angry and bitter. Those guys must have had some messed up girlfriends and dysfunctional relationships for real.
So I think I need to balance out my listening of Linkin Park with some Brian McKnight, so I don't end up hating all women and swearing off relationships.
Went to Los Burrito Tapatios and had a Giant Grilled Steak. It was excellent, but even better was talking baseball and Dudo League fantasy with Chras and Lil' Nuts. 3 DAYS UNTIL FIRST PITCH OF 2003
Played more craft today. Vira you are free to join us any time. Just head to the 509. All others are welcome too for that matter.
The Linkin Park CD is a little disappointing so far but I had high expectations so maybe that's why. I think they are the exact opposite of Brian McKnight. Like with Brian McKnight, it seems like his relationships were always so happy and perfect, that he'd love the girl forever even years after they broke up. But with Linkin Park, every song is so angry and bitter. Those guys must have had some messed up girlfriends and dysfunctional relationships for real.
So I think I need to balance out my listening of Linkin Park with some Brian McKnight, so I don't end up hating all women and swearing off relationships.
Wednesday, March 26, 2003
Wednesday
Got off work at about 3, home by 4. YAY
Picked up the Linkin Park CD. Watched a little of the DVD "Making of Meteora". So far, not impressed with the CD but it could grow on me.
Worked out.
Got a 1-topping large pizza at the 'Hut. Ate by myself at home. Finished about half.
Played craft. Sucked mostly. Need more reps.
Forgot to buy roast beef, couldn't make lunch. Guess I'll have to buy my lunch tomorrow.
>:-O
Baseball in 4 days.
:-D
Currently playing on my Winamp: Linkin Park - Session
There's these noises in this song that are exactly like the ones my speakers make when my computer freezes or has too much stuff running in addititon to music. It causes mad confusion.
Got off work at about 3, home by 4. YAY
Picked up the Linkin Park CD. Watched a little of the DVD "Making of Meteora". So far, not impressed with the CD but it could grow on me.
Worked out.
Got a 1-topping large pizza at the 'Hut. Ate by myself at home. Finished about half.
Played craft. Sucked mostly. Need more reps.
Forgot to buy roast beef, couldn't make lunch. Guess I'll have to buy my lunch tomorrow.
>:-O
Baseball in 4 days.
:-D
Currently playing on my Winamp: Linkin Park - Session
There's these noises in this song that are exactly like the ones my speakers make when my computer freezes or has too much stuff running in addititon to music. It causes mad confusion.
Tuesday, March 25, 2003
Tuesday
After work, I met my sis at Woodfield and I bought some black pants. I can't wait till I get to show them off. haha
Then we went to IKEA where I scoped out some desks, dressers, and cookware. Didn't buy anything, but I will be back many times in the next couple months, this I know.
After that, we decided to eat at Pappadeaux in Oakbrook. For some reason, I always get lost at around the I-88/I-294/Rt. 83 area, and today, my sister was the one who got lost. She was all the way to O'Hare before she could exit and turn around. I know there has to be a way to get to Rt. 83 South from 88 East, but I can never find it.
The war stuff is really starting to wear on me. I support the cause, but it doesn't mean I like it. It bothers me when we talk as if victory is guaranteed. Nothing is guaranteed, as much as our arrogant buddy Donald Rumsfeld likes to act it is. I hope God is watching over our troops and guiding their actions as they move forward in this war.
One thing was cool about today's war coverage though, when they talked about the "e-bomb". Basically the same idea as EMP Shockwave in Starcraft; doesn't kill people but fries electronics. Well, in craft it drains energy, but still.
Currently playing on my Winamp: Missy Elliot - Gossip Folk
For the past couple months I totally hated this song, then I saw the video. That little Asian girl is awesome, I think if I have a daughter she will be ghetto just like that. I know I'm not really serious when I say this, but it makes me wanna have kids right now.
After work, I met my sis at Woodfield and I bought some black pants. I can't wait till I get to show them off. haha
Then we went to IKEA where I scoped out some desks, dressers, and cookware. Didn't buy anything, but I will be back many times in the next couple months, this I know.
After that, we decided to eat at Pappadeaux in Oakbrook. For some reason, I always get lost at around the I-88/I-294/Rt. 83 area, and today, my sister was the one who got lost. She was all the way to O'Hare before she could exit and turn around. I know there has to be a way to get to Rt. 83 South from 88 East, but I can never find it.
The war stuff is really starting to wear on me. I support the cause, but it doesn't mean I like it. It bothers me when we talk as if victory is guaranteed. Nothing is guaranteed, as much as our arrogant buddy Donald Rumsfeld likes to act it is. I hope God is watching over our troops and guiding their actions as they move forward in this war.
One thing was cool about today's war coverage though, when they talked about the "e-bomb". Basically the same idea as EMP Shockwave in Starcraft; doesn't kill people but fries electronics. Well, in craft it drains energy, but still.
Currently playing on my Winamp: Missy Elliot - Gossip Folk
For the past couple months I totally hated this song, then I saw the video. That little Asian girl is awesome, I think if I have a daughter she will be ghetto just like that. I know I'm not really serious when I say this, but it makes me wanna have kids right now.
Monday, March 24, 2003
Monday Thoughts
I'm taking a training class for work this week, which among other things means no OT for me. Today I got off at about 4 o'clock which was a very very nice change of pace. It's a sweet feeling to be home at around 5, look at the clock and think that normally I'd still be working. Even better is the warm weather to go along with the shorter work hours.
Being in the training class reminds me of school. That feeling of sitting in lecture, trying not to doze off, checking the clock every 30 seconds, mind wandering off to thoughts of Starcraft and fantasy baseball. Ahhh... the simple joys of life. Even better that I don't have to worry about taking a final exam for this stuff.
***
The weekend in review:
Friday - Watched "Dreamcatchers". It pretty much sucked, all of us left the theater with stunned looks on our faces at how disappointing the movie was. I think Greg's was the worst, it was very close to the fabled "stomach-punch" look. We really should've just left after the AniMatrix preview, which was pretty cool. I didn't understand the story, but the effects were pretty impressive. Plus there was a cute Asian girl in it. Animated, but still good.
Saturday - Worked, then watched the Illini lose a miserable game. As far as I'm concerned, the 2003 NCAA tournament is over and the baseball season can't start soon enough. Better luck next year, for Dee and the boys.
Afternoon, tried to take a nap but only slept for about 30 mins before my sister and Olivia came home and started blasting their Josh Groban CD. Then we went to Popeye's for dinner (Popeye's Chicken is the SHIZNIT), and then we watched "A View From The Top".
If you haven't heard of it, Gwyneth Paltrow plays a small town girl aspiring to be an awesome flight attendant. From the commercials, it looked like it was gonna be one of those mindless comedies that I love, but actually a lot of it was romantic stuff. Still had some funny parts, though. Especially this "fight scene" where a loaf of bread is used creatively. If any of you are interested, check this, pick the first one ("Catfight"), and about 1 minute into the clip is what I'm talking about. About 10 minutes after the scene happened, I look to my left and my sister was still laughing hysterically. Funny, but maybe not that funny.
Sunday - WASHED MY CAR... It looks so purty now. The only bad thing about washing your car is that you notice all the little swirl marks, light scratches, and chips in the paint from flying rocks on the highway. But I don't care, finally the layer of salt is gone. I swear, when my car is shiny and waxed, it runs much faster and I am much happier.
***
I didn't watch much of the Oscars, but I did catch Michael Moore's speech. I wonder what his goal was, I'm sure a short 30 second outburst in accepting an Academy Award isn't going to change anyone's opinion. If you were pro-Bush before, you are probably still pro-Bush, despite his convincing and persuasive arguments. If I was anti-war though, I would be at least a little embarrassed by how unprofessional my comrade carried himself. By the way, it's been 3 years - can we get over the election thing already?
Even with that incident, I still have respect for Moore; after all, "Roger and Me" was and will always be a great piece, and I do want to catch "Bowling For Columbine" eventually. People who have been reading my blog lately probably think I'm some extreme conservative, but I am not. I think Republicans and Democrats both suck, and I have both conservative and liberal views on different issues. Maybe in future blogs I will share more.
As for Adrien Brody, I won't criticize him, except I must say his use of "Cut it out, guys, seriously" worked pretty well, surprising considering that he was onstage at the Oscars, not on the playground in 3rd grade. I was impressed.
I'm taking a training class for work this week, which among other things means no OT for me. Today I got off at about 4 o'clock which was a very very nice change of pace. It's a sweet feeling to be home at around 5, look at the clock and think that normally I'd still be working. Even better is the warm weather to go along with the shorter work hours.
Being in the training class reminds me of school. That feeling of sitting in lecture, trying not to doze off, checking the clock every 30 seconds, mind wandering off to thoughts of Starcraft and fantasy baseball. Ahhh... the simple joys of life. Even better that I don't have to worry about taking a final exam for this stuff.
***
The weekend in review:
Friday - Watched "Dreamcatchers". It pretty much sucked, all of us left the theater with stunned looks on our faces at how disappointing the movie was. I think Greg's was the worst, it was very close to the fabled "stomach-punch" look. We really should've just left after the AniMatrix preview, which was pretty cool. I didn't understand the story, but the effects were pretty impressive. Plus there was a cute Asian girl in it. Animated, but still good.
Saturday - Worked, then watched the Illini lose a miserable game. As far as I'm concerned, the 2003 NCAA tournament is over and the baseball season can't start soon enough. Better luck next year, for Dee and the boys.
Afternoon, tried to take a nap but only slept for about 30 mins before my sister and Olivia came home and started blasting their Josh Groban CD. Then we went to Popeye's for dinner (Popeye's Chicken is the SHIZNIT), and then we watched "A View From The Top".
If you haven't heard of it, Gwyneth Paltrow plays a small town girl aspiring to be an awesome flight attendant. From the commercials, it looked like it was gonna be one of those mindless comedies that I love, but actually a lot of it was romantic stuff. Still had some funny parts, though. Especially this "fight scene" where a loaf of bread is used creatively. If any of you are interested, check this, pick the first one ("Catfight"), and about 1 minute into the clip is what I'm talking about. About 10 minutes after the scene happened, I look to my left and my sister was still laughing hysterically. Funny, but maybe not that funny.
Sunday - WASHED MY CAR... It looks so purty now. The only bad thing about washing your car is that you notice all the little swirl marks, light scratches, and chips in the paint from flying rocks on the highway. But I don't care, finally the layer of salt is gone. I swear, when my car is shiny and waxed, it runs much faster and I am much happier.
***
I didn't watch much of the Oscars, but I did catch Michael Moore's speech. I wonder what his goal was, I'm sure a short 30 second outburst in accepting an Academy Award isn't going to change anyone's opinion. If you were pro-Bush before, you are probably still pro-Bush, despite his convincing and persuasive arguments. If I was anti-war though, I would be at least a little embarrassed by how unprofessional my comrade carried himself. By the way, it's been 3 years - can we get over the election thing already?
Even with that incident, I still have respect for Moore; after all, "Roger and Me" was and will always be a great piece, and I do want to catch "Bowling For Columbine" eventually. People who have been reading my blog lately probably think I'm some extreme conservative, but I am not. I think Republicans and Democrats both suck, and I have both conservative and liberal views on different issues. Maybe in future blogs I will share more.
As for Adrien Brody, I won't criticize him, except I must say his use of "Cut it out, guys, seriously" worked pretty well, surprising considering that he was onstage at the Oscars, not on the playground in 3rd grade. I was impressed.
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