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vovatToday, I got around to watching last night's Simpsons, and the American Dad and Family Guy from last week. Or was it two weeks ago? I can't remember. It was the AD where Roger played Snot's girlfriend, and the FG with Lois' sister (since when does she have one of those?) married Mayor West. I wonder if the marriage is going to be canonical. As for the most recent Simpsons, you'll notice that they didn't mention that the original Fat Tony had died. Since this guy presumably wasn't a widower and instead had a wife who looked to be much younger than him, I guess anyone who cares about continuity is supposed to assume this is the former Fit Tony. It was kind of weird that they referenced Koyaanisqatsi, since ![[livejournal.com profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/external/lj-userinfo.gif)
bethje just recently added that to our Netflix queue. They've actually made quite a few Philip Glass references on the show, though. The Bart and Lisa subplot was amusing, but I kind of wish it had tied in at least slightly with the main plot. I mean, both involved Italian-Americans, right? Also, have you noticed how, since the Simpsons Movie, every pig they've shown has had the little tuft of hair?
I don't think any of them did before that, although I guess we don't know for sure what's under Sir Oinks-A-Lot's hat.
Since I was working last night, however, I missed the television show everyone was talking about, which I believe was called We Got Bin Laden. Seriously, though, Beth texted me about it, and I came home and pretty much immediately made a joke on Twitter about how it might have been a lookalike instead, only to be admonished by at least two different people who said they'd already DNA-tested the body. I guess that'll show me to make a bad joke before getting the facts. At least I wasn't one of the approximately 20,000 people who said Donald Trump wants to see the death certificate, which was funny the first time, but not so much after that. Anyway, I've seen various opinions on the matter, and I think I agree with the people who say it's a relief, but not really a cause for celebration. I mean, there's a definite sense of closure to finally getting this guy we're supposed to have been after for years, and if anyone deserved to die it's definitely him. And while I'd like for him to have been put on trial, from what I've heard it was entirely his decision to go down fighting instead of surrendering quietly. Still, cheering about someone's death, even that of an utterly horrible person, makes me a little uneasy. I don't feel sorry or anything, just that that sort of seems to be stooping to his level. Oh, well.
Since I'm posting anyway, I might as well go ahead and include this survey that I got from SamuraiFrog.
1. Tell us who the last person that you took a shower with.
Actually, I'm not sure I've ever taken a shower with anybody else.
2. Tell us about your favorite tee-shirt. Extra points if you show a pic. (We know. What can you do with freakin' extra points?)
I'm not sure which is my absolute favorite, but probably one of my Mario shirts.
3. Has anyone ever hit on you even though they knew you were taken?
I've had some flirting, I guess, but never anything I'd really consider full-fledged "hitting on."
4. Do you plan what to wear the next day?
Only on very special occasions.
5. How are you feeling RIGHT now? Why?
Hungry, and not wanting to go to work, but relieved that it's only for a few hours today. Also concerned about the future.
6. What's the closest thing to you that's black?
My watchband
7. Tell me about an interesting dream you remember having.
Well, my dreams last night were kind of scary, but ended up all right, even though they made no sense. There were a lot of different plots involved, and I'm not sure where one dream ended and the next began, but a major theme was that some of my books had apparently disappeared. There was also something about taking the ferry from Hoboken to Manhattan, which does actually exist; and staying at some subtropical island in New York City, which doesn't. It seems like most of my dreams recently have been about travel or school.
8. Did you or might you meet anybody new today?
I'll probably SEE some new people when I work, but not straight-up MEET anyone.
9. If you could be doing anything right now (or perhaps after you finish this ridiculous meme) what would it be?
I'd like to take a nap, but I won't.
10. Can you think of a meme question that's never been asked?
"Would you rather ride a Yoshi or an Ostro?"
11. What comes to mind when I say China?
Like Aaron, I think of the Tori Amos song.
12. Are you overly emotional?
I am about fairly insignificant things.
13. If you could listen to just one rock album (CD, vinyl or mp3) which one would you pick?
Ever? I'm tempted to say XTC's Skylarking, but I'm not sure that really counts as rock. Maybe They Might Be Giants' John Henry?
14. Do you bite into your ice cream or just lick it?
Wow, way to make a question about dessert sound totally perverted! And in answer to the question, both.
15. Do you like your car?
Yeah, sure.
16. Do you like yourself?
Not really, although I have some good points.
17. Would you go out to eat with Charlie Sheen?
I think I'd be scared to do so.
18. What was the last song that you listened to?
Some fairly obscure Robyn Hitchcock song. I think it might have been "Mr. Deadly."
19. Are (or were) your parents strict?
Not really overall, but I guess they were in some ways?
20. Have you ever wondered what attending a wild orgy (if only to watch or...) would be like?
Sure, I've wondered. I don't really think I'd like it, though.
21. I say cottage cheese. You say:
I haven't had it in a long time, but I remember actually liking it. Yeah, I'm pretty weird.
22. Have you ever met a celebrity?
Occasionally, but it's not like I've ever developed any real rapport with them, or had them remember me. Well, Eric Shanower probably remembers me.
23. What was the last movie that you watched at home?
Talladega Nights. Not a great film, but pretty funny, really.
24. Is there anything sparkly in the room you're in?
Not that I can currently see.
25. What countries have you visited?
Just Canada, and that was about twenty-five years ago now. I really should use the passport my dad made me get before it expires, shouldn't I?
26. Have you ever made a phone call while you were drunk that you've regretted? If yes, do tell.
I've only really been drunk once, and I didn't make any phone calls. Still, I'd probably be more coherent drunk than angry.
27. Where were you going the last time that you were on a train?
Philadelphia, probably. I used to ride the train all the time, but it's been a while now. It's less convenient to get the train from here than from my mom's house.
28. Bacon or sausage?
It depends. Sausage is more hit-or-miss, but when it's good I like it better. It's harder (but not impossible) to screw up bacon.
29. How long have you had a cell-phone?
I guess about nine years now?
30. What other memes do you do regularly?
There aren't any I do regularly. It's usually just when I see someone else do one and it looks interesting.
31. Who is the craziest meme host?
Memes have hosts now? Where have I been?
32. Who invented chop sticks?
Emperor Chop Sung Wang. They were named after him.
33. Who are you going to be with tonight?
Customers and co-workers, unfortunately.
34. Are you too forgiving?
I probably can be.
35. When was the last time that you were in love?
I believe I'm still in love, even if my wife doesn't.
36. Tell us about your best friend.
Her name is Beth, and I'm married to her.
37. What was the stupidest thing you learned in high school?
That I can't trust anybody. As an adult, I'm learning that I probably CAN trust some people.
38. What was the last thing that you cried about?
I can't remember. Does that make me seem insensitive? Well, maybe I am.
39. What was the last question you asked?
Oh, man. I don't know. The last question I can remember asking is "Do you need anything before you go to sleep?", but that probably wasn't actually the last.
40. Favorite thing to do this time of the year?
Not get allergies. But it rarely happens.
41. If you had to get a (or another) tattoo, what would it be?
Probably the Oz symbol. You know, this one:
42. How would your best friend describe you?
As someone who drives her insane, probably. And not in a good way.
43. Have you ever seen all three Twilight films?
No, just part of the first one when it was on TV. I was amazed at how incredibly cheap it looked for a big-budget movie.
44. Ever walked into a glass door?
Not that I can recall. Or is this code for whether I've ever been the victim of domestic abuse? The answer to that would also be no.
45. Favorite color on that person that you are attracted to?
Maybe silver?
46. Have you ever slapped someone?
Sure, but not often.
47. What hair style (for you) would you like to see return?
I don't really go in for styles. As long as it doesn't look like a rat's nest, I'm pretty satisfied.
48. What was the last CD you bought?
David Lowery's solo album, The Palace Guards
49. Do looks matter to you?
That question is too vague.
50. Could you ever forgive a liar?
Probably. Depends on the severity and other factors.
51. What's the hardest bill to pay every month?
The credit card bill. Or maybe Bill Bailey.
52. Do you like your life right now?
Not especially, but I'm not sure I ever will. I'm a malcontent. It would be nice to have a more regular schedule, though.
53. Do you sleep with the TV on?
No, I really don't like to. Beth does sometimes.
54. Can you handle the truth?
That depends entirely on what it is.
55. Do you have good vision?
Yeah, I do, actually, although it's not as good as it once was.
56. Do you hate or dislike more than 3 people?
Sure.
57. How often do you talk on the phone?
Not that often, now. Usually only when Beth has gone somewhere without me, or I have to make an appointment or something.
58. What celeb would you like to come home to?
Neko Case
59. What are you wearing?
Hey, you just got creepy, survey! Oh, wait. You already crossed that line with the ice cream question. Blue shirt, khaki pants, boxers, and white socks.
60. What is your favorite wild animal?
I guess I'd have to go with the elephant, which was also Aaron's answer.
61. Where was your Facebook picture taken?
In the kitchen
62. Can you waltz?
No. Beth and I actually signed up for a ballroom dancing class a few years ago, but because of my work schedule we weren't able to complete it.
63. Do you have a job?
Yes, but only part-time. It doesn't always feel like that, though.
64. What was the most recent thing you stole?
This survey.
65. Have you ever crawled through a window?
Yes.
bethje just recently added that to our Netflix queue. They've actually made quite a few Philip Glass references on the show, though. The Bart and Lisa subplot was amusing, but I kind of wish it had tied in at least slightly with the main plot. I mean, both involved Italian-Americans, right? Also, have you noticed how, since the Simpsons Movie, every pig they've shown has had the little tuft of hair?I don't think any of them did before that, although I guess we don't know for sure what's under Sir Oinks-A-Lot's hat.
Since I was working last night, however, I missed the television show everyone was talking about, which I believe was called We Got Bin Laden. Seriously, though, Beth texted me about it, and I came home and pretty much immediately made a joke on Twitter about how it might have been a lookalike instead, only to be admonished by at least two different people who said they'd already DNA-tested the body. I guess that'll show me to make a bad joke before getting the facts. At least I wasn't one of the approximately 20,000 people who said Donald Trump wants to see the death certificate, which was funny the first time, but not so much after that. Anyway, I've seen various opinions on the matter, and I think I agree with the people who say it's a relief, but not really a cause for celebration. I mean, there's a definite sense of closure to finally getting this guy we're supposed to have been after for years, and if anyone deserved to die it's definitely him. And while I'd like for him to have been put on trial, from what I've heard it was entirely his decision to go down fighting instead of surrendering quietly. Still, cheering about someone's death, even that of an utterly horrible person, makes me a little uneasy. I don't feel sorry or anything, just that that sort of seems to be stooping to his level. Oh, well.
Since I'm posting anyway, I might as well go ahead and include this survey that I got from SamuraiFrog.
1. Tell us who the last person that you took a shower with.
Actually, I'm not sure I've ever taken a shower with anybody else.
2. Tell us about your favorite tee-shirt. Extra points if you show a pic. (We know. What can you do with freakin' extra points?)
I'm not sure which is my absolute favorite, but probably one of my Mario shirts.
3. Has anyone ever hit on you even though they knew you were taken?
I've had some flirting, I guess, but never anything I'd really consider full-fledged "hitting on."
4. Do you plan what to wear the next day?
Only on very special occasions.
5. How are you feeling RIGHT now? Why?
Hungry, and not wanting to go to work, but relieved that it's only for a few hours today. Also concerned about the future.
6. What's the closest thing to you that's black?
My watchband
7. Tell me about an interesting dream you remember having.
Well, my dreams last night were kind of scary, but ended up all right, even though they made no sense. There were a lot of different plots involved, and I'm not sure where one dream ended and the next began, but a major theme was that some of my books had apparently disappeared. There was also something about taking the ferry from Hoboken to Manhattan, which does actually exist; and staying at some subtropical island in New York City, which doesn't. It seems like most of my dreams recently have been about travel or school.
8. Did you or might you meet anybody new today?
I'll probably SEE some new people when I work, but not straight-up MEET anyone.
9. If you could be doing anything right now (or perhaps after you finish this ridiculous meme) what would it be?
I'd like to take a nap, but I won't.
10. Can you think of a meme question that's never been asked?
"Would you rather ride a Yoshi or an Ostro?"
11. What comes to mind when I say China?
Like Aaron, I think of the Tori Amos song.
12. Are you overly emotional?
I am about fairly insignificant things.
13. If you could listen to just one rock album (CD, vinyl or mp3) which one would you pick?
Ever? I'm tempted to say XTC's Skylarking, but I'm not sure that really counts as rock. Maybe They Might Be Giants' John Henry?
14. Do you bite into your ice cream or just lick it?
Wow, way to make a question about dessert sound totally perverted! And in answer to the question, both.
15. Do you like your car?
Yeah, sure.
16. Do you like yourself?
Not really, although I have some good points.
17. Would you go out to eat with Charlie Sheen?
I think I'd be scared to do so.
18. What was the last song that you listened to?
Some fairly obscure Robyn Hitchcock song. I think it might have been "Mr. Deadly."
19. Are (or were) your parents strict?
Not really overall, but I guess they were in some ways?
20. Have you ever wondered what attending a wild orgy (if only to watch or...) would be like?
Sure, I've wondered. I don't really think I'd like it, though.
21. I say cottage cheese. You say:
I haven't had it in a long time, but I remember actually liking it. Yeah, I'm pretty weird.
22. Have you ever met a celebrity?
Occasionally, but it's not like I've ever developed any real rapport with them, or had them remember me. Well, Eric Shanower probably remembers me.
23. What was the last movie that you watched at home?
Talladega Nights. Not a great film, but pretty funny, really.
24. Is there anything sparkly in the room you're in?
Not that I can currently see.
25. What countries have you visited?
Just Canada, and that was about twenty-five years ago now. I really should use the passport my dad made me get before it expires, shouldn't I?
26. Have you ever made a phone call while you were drunk that you've regretted? If yes, do tell.
I've only really been drunk once, and I didn't make any phone calls. Still, I'd probably be more coherent drunk than angry.
27. Where were you going the last time that you were on a train?
Philadelphia, probably. I used to ride the train all the time, but it's been a while now. It's less convenient to get the train from here than from my mom's house.
28. Bacon or sausage?
It depends. Sausage is more hit-or-miss, but when it's good I like it better. It's harder (but not impossible) to screw up bacon.
29. How long have you had a cell-phone?
I guess about nine years now?
30. What other memes do you do regularly?
There aren't any I do regularly. It's usually just when I see someone else do one and it looks interesting.
31. Who is the craziest meme host?
Memes have hosts now? Where have I been?
32. Who invented chop sticks?
Emperor Chop Sung Wang. They were named after him.
33. Who are you going to be with tonight?
Customers and co-workers, unfortunately.
34. Are you too forgiving?
I probably can be.
35. When was the last time that you were in love?
I believe I'm still in love, even if my wife doesn't.
36. Tell us about your best friend.
Her name is Beth, and I'm married to her.
37. What was the stupidest thing you learned in high school?
That I can't trust anybody. As an adult, I'm learning that I probably CAN trust some people.
38. What was the last thing that you cried about?
I can't remember. Does that make me seem insensitive? Well, maybe I am.
39. What was the last question you asked?
Oh, man. I don't know. The last question I can remember asking is "Do you need anything before you go to sleep?", but that probably wasn't actually the last.
40. Favorite thing to do this time of the year?
Not get allergies. But it rarely happens.
41. If you had to get a (or another) tattoo, what would it be?
Probably the Oz symbol. You know, this one:
42. How would your best friend describe you?
As someone who drives her insane, probably. And not in a good way.
43. Have you ever seen all three Twilight films?
No, just part of the first one when it was on TV. I was amazed at how incredibly cheap it looked for a big-budget movie.
44. Ever walked into a glass door?
Not that I can recall. Or is this code for whether I've ever been the victim of domestic abuse? The answer to that would also be no.
45. Favorite color on that person that you are attracted to?
Maybe silver?
46. Have you ever slapped someone?
Sure, but not often.
47. What hair style (for you) would you like to see return?
I don't really go in for styles. As long as it doesn't look like a rat's nest, I'm pretty satisfied.
48. What was the last CD you bought?
David Lowery's solo album, The Palace Guards
49. Do looks matter to you?
That question is too vague.
50. Could you ever forgive a liar?
Probably. Depends on the severity and other factors.
51. What's the hardest bill to pay every month?
The credit card bill. Or maybe Bill Bailey.
52. Do you like your life right now?
Not especially, but I'm not sure I ever will. I'm a malcontent. It would be nice to have a more regular schedule, though.
53. Do you sleep with the TV on?
No, I really don't like to. Beth does sometimes.
54. Can you handle the truth?
That depends entirely on what it is.
55. Do you have good vision?
Yeah, I do, actually, although it's not as good as it once was.
56. Do you hate or dislike more than 3 people?
Sure.
57. How often do you talk on the phone?
Not that often, now. Usually only when Beth has gone somewhere without me, or I have to make an appointment or something.
58. What celeb would you like to come home to?
Neko Case
59. What are you wearing?
Hey, you just got creepy, survey! Oh, wait. You already crossed that line with the ice cream question. Blue shirt, khaki pants, boxers, and white socks.
60. What is your favorite wild animal?
I guess I'd have to go with the elephant, which was also Aaron's answer.
61. Where was your Facebook picture taken?
In the kitchen
62. Can you waltz?
No. Beth and I actually signed up for a ballroom dancing class a few years ago, but because of my work schedule we weren't able to complete it.
63. Do you have a job?
Yes, but only part-time. It doesn't always feel like that, though.
64. What was the most recent thing you stole?
This survey.
65. Have you ever crawled through a window?
Yes.
