Twilightmare

Twilight. We all know about it, and if you don't then you've been hiding under a rock for the last year or so, since commercials and books and movies and even music have been influenced by the said vampire virus. Apparently, even the first-day sales records have been infected, as Twilight (in an attempt to bite as many women as possible - young or old) shreds the competition into tiny pieces with only its venom-coated teeth.

At the local cinema where I live alone, Twilight is responsible for selling out more than 6 auditoriums in just one given day. Not only is this unheard of in our trailer-trash hick town, this is unprecedented anywhere withing a 30 mile radius (if there is another cinema within a 30 mile radius.)

Locally, the midnight showing was almost 800 strong, and the 7:15 show ended up filling two auditoriums and had at least 500. Worldwide, Twilight grossed $26.3 million (setting a record), and on it's opening day Twilight sold $62.2 million (also setting a record). I can't wait to see what happens in regards to records after the first few weeks. Will Twilight finally break Titanic's goliath record? Will I go watch this pop culture phenomenon? Will life EVER be the same?

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The Nerd I am:: Sad Panda.

Okay, So I dont know about the rest of you gamers out there, but sometimes I can get a little too involved in the progress of a game such as the story line process, little cheats or codes, Blah Blah Blah. But today, while driving to work today I was upset because Allister broke up with me...
Got your attention huh? I almost stopped myself from writing this little blog because I was a little embarrised. But who gives a shit right? I've been playing this game called "Dragon Age" for the past few weeks. Completely obsessed with it. My characters, the ever changing plot and story line. I mean litterally everything you say and do effects the story line. Which brings me to my next point. My character ((a level 17 warrior female elf)) has fallen for Allister. One of the main plot characters in Dragon Age. It surprised me that a company would put a romance option in a game like this. Which now that I think about it has been previously seen in Mass Effect.

Long story short, I've been getting favor points from Allister because I wanted to see what happened. They fell in love and they were talking about him being the new king and all. Next thing I know Allister is breaking up with my character! I mean is this freaking Days of Our Lives?!!! That's seriously what this game reminds me of. And then I think to myself. What is the world coming to?

So I'm driving in my car, furious at this game because I was trying to get my character the queens chair and all. I'm irritated and I'm thinking. "Omg I suck so bad that an imaginary video game character broke up with me!!!." then I think and laugh to myself. I seriously think I am a crazy person. So I think Im gonna take a break from Dragon Age and play a little bit of Left for Dead 2. I love a good zombie slaughter house!

\m/><\m/-Knuckles.

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No More Drama

Some time ago there was a clip on the internet of this prarie dog getting it's drama on. You see the turn and look that the prarie dog gives at around the 0:11 second mark to the 0:15. Now, today I remember seeing the show that it came from, a Japanese show called Hello Morning! I remembered hearing some awful sounds out of one of these Japanese ladies' mouths and laughing so hard it made my car hurt. It's wierd. Morale of the story? Even terrible American television trumps this mess.

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Lady Gaga's - The Fame Monster

Lady Gaga. Two words that have become synonymous with a few things: crazy, larger than life, fashion, fame, and most of all, talent. This b!tch has got it. From the release of the first single Bad Romance, it is apparent that Lady Gaga has still got it when it comes to churning out the catchy hooks and outrageous music videos. This eight-song studio album was intended on being an extended release with The Fame, but Gaga decided that this material was good enough to stand on it's own. I happen to agree. Buy it.

Song By Song Analysis:

Bad Romance: Techno riffs, gibberish, a ridiculously catchy hook, and a ever-so intruiging music video with some French sprinkled on top make for an excellent choice in first single off of this album. Even if the catchiest parts of the song are "rara's and romamama's", it's still catchy - not saying that those are the catchiest parts - the whole song is pop genius, and is apparently (according to Gaga herself) about falling in love with a friend.

Alejandro: Interesante. The beat's melodic chirps remind me of an Ace of Base melody. Note, this is not a bad thing, Ace of Base is pretty amazing. However, this song hasn't really stuck to me like some of the other cuts from this album have. I'm definitely sure it will grow though, because when I initially got this cut a few days ago I kept skipping it; As of yesteday though, I kept it in the album's rotation, and appreciated it. I'm starting to like it.

Monster: "Don't call me Gaga." Haha. Something happens when a producer and artist connect. This is proven with Timberlake/Timbaland, or Carey/Dupri, or Asher Roth/Yoel: magic is made, and everyone can hear it. RedOne and Lady Gaga seem to have found that connection. This song is really awesome. It's just another track for me, but I'm sure if someone is going through this situation, they can rock on to this track. I definitely do not skip it. On the 3:25 mark, some amazing production was done. "That boy that boy that boy... is a monster" Makes my ears feel good.

Speechless: I hate comparisons, but the begining of this song reminds me of something that Freddie Mercury would've sung. The whole song has that sort of sound, the sort of sound she utilized for Brown Eyes, a song from her last album. I don't love it, but I think it's nice. Definitely a better attempt at this sound than Brown Eyes, with a better vocal. I would love to hear her do an accoustic of this.

Dance in the Dark: Holy cow, another comparison. The begining of THIS song reminds me of Careless Whisper by Wham!. I wonder if she intended on this connection, since the song is "Dance in the Dark" and the hook of Careless Whisper includes the line, "I never want to dance again". I also can't help but think Gaga is taking advantage of pop culture's obsession with all things Vampire/Werewolf whe she references reverences said myths in this song. Like the song - I don't skip it, but I'm not really feeeeeeling it.

Telephone: First things first: Beyonce is on this track. This track is flipping awesome. Somehow two completely different genre's have melded together to make something sensational (amazing production). Lady Gaga's techno-electronic-pop and Beyonce's i'm-a-bad-b!tch beats will make you shake that thang and feel their irritation at this bug-a-boo who won't quit calling these ladies. Whoever he was that bugged them, we must thank him for being the inspiration for this jam. This is a jam. Jam out to it.

So Happy I Could Die: Is this song about masterbation? Is this song about same-sex crushes? Did I even have to ask that question? Am I reading too much into this and sounding like a pervert? I don't care either way, this beat is sick. The hook is catchy. I just want to see what this crazy lady does with this song video-wise, if it becomes a single (which it should). I really like this song.

Teeth: What is this? It's really different. Makes me think of vampires again. She really wants to see someone's teeth though, so it probably could be Edward Cullen - I could definitely see her trying to become a vampire (if she already isn't). Yup, she just said "vamp" - oh dear. This song is over some sort of gospel-ish beat, and she keeps trying to pull a Christina Aguilera, and though I do not doubt Gaga's vocal chops, no one can do Christina like Christina. Interesting song. Really wierd though.

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I Mean Really? - Get Over It.

I Need Some French Cries and A Whamburger!

If you haven't heard, President Obama bowed to the Japanese Emperor Akihito. For some odd reason, this showing of respect has enraged many Americans. Look on CNN or other Blog pages and you'll see what I'm talking about. Jeeze the man can't even take a piss without someone looking down on him.

What's the big deal? It is Japanese tradition to bow to people that you have respect for. When bowing you are showing the other person that you trust them completely, that you show your neck out of fear and respect. Showing them that you are not afraid that they will kill you. It shows trust. And right now America needs a little trust from other countries, let alone our own.

Many people say that Obama bowing like this shows that America is weak. That an American President should not bow to a foreign one. Well people AMERICA IS WEAK right now. Why? You may ask?

1. Over 60 percent of Americansare obese


2. There is little to no support for our armies or government.


3. We spend too much time b!tching about a problem instead of fixing it.


4. Our economy blows.


5. We don't beleive in our President.


6. Half of the people don't even know what the hell is going on in politics let alone the real world.

As a country, America is Lazy. Obama is really trying his best to get us out of the gutter. America is a car on the side of the road, stuck in the mud and he is just trying to get a freakin car to stop and help us. WE NEED HELP. Yeah I know its kind of strange becuase 90 percent of the time people are coming to us about thier problems. But right now Americans can't afford to be stuck up. You win more bees with honey than vinegar.

\m/><\m/-Knuckles

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Love Versus Infatuation

For those who don’t seem to know. Just my opinion.

Infatuation is instant desire, hormonal, and irrational. It is one set of glands calling to another. Love is friendship that has caught fire: It is organic; it takes root and grows one day at a time. Infatuation is marked by feelings of insecurity. You are excited and eager, but not genuinely happy. There are always nagging doubts, unanswered questions, and little bits and pieces about your significant other that you would rather not examine too closely: It might spoil the dream. Love is unconditional; Infatuation has expectations. Love is requited. Infatuation is unbalanced.

Love is the quiet understanding and mature acceptance of imperfection. You love them despite their flaws because they love you despite yours. Love is real. It gives you strength and grows beyond you, to bolster your significant other. You are warmed by their presence, even when they are away. Miles do not separate you. You want them near, but near or far you know they are yours and you can wait. Love is stronger than distance; you both need to live your lives: you are an intricate part of their life. You are not solely their life.

Infatuation says, “You must get married right away. You can't risk losing them." Love says, "Be patient. They are already yours. Plan your future with confidence and security. Love and want the best for them. They deserve it." Infatuation has an element of sexual excitement. Whenever you are in one another's company you are hoping it will end in intimacy. True love waits. You want to experience love with them, not lust. You want the best for them, and would never allow something to get in the way of the future you know they deserve. Love is the maturation of friendship. You must be friends before you can be lovers. Infatuation lacks confidence. When they're away, you wonder if they're cheating. Sometimes you check.

But love means trust. You are calm, secure, and unthreatened. They feel your trust and it makes them even more trustworthy. Infatuation might lead you to do things you'll regret later, but love never will. Love lifts you up. It makes you look up. It makes you think up. It makes you a better person than you were before.

From Corinthians 13
4Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. 5It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. 6Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. 7It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, and always perseveres.
8Love never fails.

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