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09/19/2007: Talking & Bleeding Skulls.

Happiness is walking through a department store and uncovering a skull-shaped “Bleeding Brains” candle…


Unhappiness is getting home, taking it out of the bag, and seeing a zombie version of said “Bleeding Brains” candle on the back of the box, which is approximately seven trillion times cooler than some everyday skull.


Happiest Possible Level of Happiness is finding out that you bought the zombie version and just didn’t know it.


Can’t wait to light him up. Even unused, it’s one of the prettiest items gracing our living room. But, when lit, he’s supposed to dribble out tons of bloody wax from his mouth, ears and eye sockets. I’d start the process now, but it seems like something I should hold off on until company comes over.

While I’m oh so happy to have lucked into my bleeding demon candle, I don’t mean to infer that skulls are bad news. In fact, today’s Countdown entry takes a look at one very nice skull, who talks and has blinking red eyes. Meet Talking Boris, a skull head who will say anything you tell it to say, even if it’s some obscenity-laced tirade about gasoline prices.


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Discussion Thread: 102 comments

Matt:

Would it be possible to get some banners made for the countdown that are direct links to the newest entry?
That way we could link to your site for others to enjoy the majesty that is the countdown.

Ghosted by Jack @ 09/19/2007 4:24 PM EDT

Oh man, I would have so much fun with that talking skull. But no kids ever come to our house, so I guess I’d just end up trying to freak out my family. Scratch that, I’d probably just end up amusing myself by making it say inappropriate things or singing either theme or children’s songs in the robot voice.

Since it’s TLAPD, I’d probably go for the LazyTown song “You are a Pirate.” [i]Do what you want ’cause a pirate is free…YOU ARE A PIRATE![/i]

Ghosted by Frakkyfire @ 09/19/2007 4:54 PM EDT

Ah, crap. Stoopid computer making the italicses not work. :(

Ghosted by Frakkyfire @ 09/19/2007 4:55 PM EDT

Jack: Excellent idea! I’d use the hell outta those banners, Matt!

Frakkyfire: You should check out “The Pirates Who Don’t Do Anything” by Relient K. It’s an awesomely goofy song! You’ll love it.

Ghosted by Special K @ 09/19/2007 5:03 PM EDT

How about talking like an Ice Pirate?

“It’s a Space Herpie!”

Ghosted by kingklash @ 09/19/2007 5:36 PM EDT

Score for Ice Pirates, damn that is a funny movie. Love those afros. I’m breaking out the pumpkin set and going to a pumpkin patch in the next couple weeks. now if it would cool down a little might feel like fall. Are we still only posting Wii codes on the one back in december?

Ghosted by RAS @ 09/19/2007 5:57 PM EDT

there is something wonky with the text in the boris article. when i mouse-over, it gets all bold and big, which sucked when i was trying to play the imbedded video (the text got all big, so i had to page down to find the video, and when i moused-over the video, the text turned back to small, so the video was then further up on the page… it was an endless cycle until i somehow outsmarted it). anyway, not sure why no one else has mentioned it. i am using safari v. 2.0.4.

Ghosted by mary @ 09/19/2007 6:19 PM EDT

I’ve had a different sort of talking skull for a few years now. I think he’s called Jibber Jabber the Talking Skull. He’s motion activated and has a microphone built in so when you say something near him, he repeats it back a few seconds later. His yes glow red and his jaw mives as well.
He’s the star of our Halloween display. We put him on a stool outside the door for Halloween night. The kids come up, and are chattering away, and suddenly hear Jibber Jabber repeat the sounds back. So then they start saying stuff to hear it repeated.
The funniest thing is the kids who get excited and start to see what words they can get away with before their embarrassed parents take them away. Little five year olds love to hear a talking skull repeat the word “poopy!”

Ghosted by CMJ @ 09/19/2007 6:21 PM EDT

Mary: I’ll try to figure out why that is, but historically, this site has not worked well with Safari.

Ghosted by Matt @ 09/19/2007 6:55 PM EDT

I would just like to say that this year’s countdown is all kinds of awesome. It has made this sick day bearable and I look longly out the window, desperately wanting a bleeding skull.
Mary: Yeah, all the countdown articles are jacked up in safari, but work in Firefox. Oh well.

Did we ever find out where Matt got that hawsome jason Vorhees/winnie the pooh figureine? I neeeed it!

Ghosted by Ann @ 09/19/2007 7:59 PM EDT

Yes Bill you do look quite smashing in that bee costume… Unfortunately that image is now replaced by you in Kinko’s running off training manuals and I can’t find the best way to put Mr. Clean in my brain fast enough lmao.. Had I a mouthful of liquid, you would owe me a new monitor.

Ghosted by Primus @ 09/19/2007 8:36 PM EDT

I am trying out a new text code that arguably makes it look a little better on PCs…but apparently not on Macs…so I will fix. :)

Ghosted by Matt @ 09/19/2007 8:42 PM EDT

I just put up my general fall decorations today. I won’t put up my out-and-out Halloween stuff for a week or two. I’m not THAT big of a Halloween fan and I don’t like to jump the gun.

While I don’t deny the talking skull and skull and especially zombie candles are cool, I won’t be buying them any time soon. I hate horror movies; zombies give me nightmares. I enjoy reading about them at X-Entertainment, but not having them around the house.

Ghosted by starwenn @ 09/19/2007 8:54 PM EDT

If anyone can tell me what movies/shows all the clips came from on the Halloween Megamix, I would be eternally grateful.

I’m guessing it’s a homemade thing b/c I can’t find reference to it anywhere else.

Ghosted by Ben @ 09/19/2007 9:14 PM EDT

You should post of video of the candle as it bleeds

Ghosted by Mr. Devco @ 09/19/2007 9:16 PM EDT

man gotta get boris

Ghosted by simon @ 09/19/2007 9:21 PM EDT

Where is Kneg at? I feel like we are missing a lot of people since the kick off of the countdown. I feel like a cult recruiter. “You can check out anytime you like, but you can never leave.”

Ghosted by Bill @ 09/19/2007 9:24 PM EDT

OK, just cause we’re missing folks. And I don’t wanna do a paper thats due tonight. Wait, tonight? Why am I here? Doh!

Ghosted by Terror Claws Cole @ 09/19/2007 9:39 PM EDT

yeah,i miss Knegative’s comments too!
i’m an X-E addict but have never posted a comment before…
guess i’m Kneg’s biggest fan…hope that doesn’t freak him out…

Ghosted by diamonds @ 09/19/2007 9:44 PM EDT

What we need is some kind of virtual leg bracelet thingy with which to track people when they go MIA.

Ghosted by Matt @ 09/19/2007 9:46 PM EDT

Glad other people are noticing the incredible nuclear growing text in Safari, I was afraid it was just my computer… all the Halloween articles have been that way. Took some crafty mouse maneuvering to get into the blog. :D

Ghosted by Dragonstorm @ 09/19/2007 9:55 PM EDT

I shall fix that shortly on all of the articles. Sorry! Definitely let me know if you encounter bugs like that, because whenever I touch code, it turns to ruin.

Ghosted by Matt @ 09/19/2007 9:57 PM EDT

Much appreciated! At first I thought it was a new Halloween trick for the site!

Ghosted by Dragonstorm @ 09/19/2007 10:00 PM EDT

Bill Thanks for posting that picture, I am sitting over here now…

Great Candle! And that voice changing skull sounds like he has had too much to drink!

And don’t you hate it when they have those cheap boxes with pictures on all sides of the products of that line and it has one of those small black and white check boxes in the bottom corner telling you which one you have? I hate those. I have the lost boys downloaded on this computer I just haven’t gotten around to watching it. I wanted that to be my kickoff of the Halloween season this year but too many other things to do and when I can sit still for a while I have tv shows to watch. I can watch the lost boys anytime but the shows on tv are only on at a certain time so lost boys shall wait. We got a bag of Hershey’s miniatures last night at walmart for some reason those remind me of old people. I think those are the only people I see with a candy dish full of them. And out of the random handful I got I didn’t get any mr goodbars so I had to trade that piece with a special dark piece with my best friend. I told him well you could just give me a mr goodbar piece instead of trading and he said no in a very serious voice. It’s just one more tiny piece geez :(

Matt will probably not comment or say no but I could totally do a Halloween countdown banner. It should link to the countdown’s main page. I have been photoshoppin’ lately and I enjoy it. I don’t kick major ass at it but I think it’s not tacky looking like some people.

Ghosted by Goob @ 09/19/2007 10:04 PM EDT

Thanks for thinking of us little ol’e Mac-Heads, Matt! It’s much appreciated…

Ghosted by Ann @ 09/19/2007 10:10 PM EDT

Just a little interjection: I have terrifying claws, and am a Mac-head. More adjectives for my appendages to come later.

Ghosted by Terror Claws Cole @ 09/19/2007 10:26 PM EDT

Hey Special K! That “Pirates Who Don’t Do Anything” song was pretty awesome! ‘I’ve never tried to kiss a squirrel’ – whaaaaat???? Anyway, just wanted to say thanks! :)

P.S. – I wonder if they got funding from Cap’n Crunch?

Ghosted by Frakkyfire @ 09/19/2007 10:53 PM EDT

Frakkyfire actually “Pirates Who Don’t Do Anything” is originally from Veggie Tales and has been covered by Relient K for the upcoming Veggie Tales about the pirates… or something like that.

Ghosted by Sarah @ 09/19/2007 11:17 PM EDT

Avast! Glad to know I wasn’t the only one having troubles with the site in Safari.

On a piratical note, Has anyone noticed that Pirates are ALL you can find this halloween? I have been looking for a brown fake beard (I’m playing Hagrid in a church thing) for two weeks with NO Luck at all….and for some stupid reason our Spirit Halloween store isn’t open yet.

Also, I’m jealous of all you people feeling chill air…It’s still in the 90s here. :(

Finally; ARRRR!!!

Ghosted by Cameron T. @ 09/19/2007 11:24 PM EDT

Glad I didn’t go to bed yet….

Went to Wal-Mart today and didn’t even walk to the Halloween section. That will be fixed tomorrow.

And Bill: {smacks hand on head} I don’t even know what to say, man….

Ghosted by Shuanfu @ 09/19/2007 11:28 PM EDT

I have to say, these look to gross for me.

Ghosted by kb @ 09/20/2007 12:05 AM EDT

OH, I forgot to say. I was at Target today and I saw and entire aisle of Christmas Cards! It’s September! I was not upset.

Ghosted by kb @ 09/20/2007 12:07 AM EDT

Has anyone else besides me put their cursor over that blinking Slimer at the top of the page expecting it to send you to some super-secret X-E Halloween goodness, only to sigh when the arrow doesn’t change to a “hand”?

Ghosted by Magic Toy @ 09/20/2007 12:42 AM EDT

Blowing the dust off of the ole’ blog name to join the Halloween goodness. Greetings to everyone, old and new.

I still have no idea as to what I’m going to be for Halloween. A friend of mine went out and hit a few seasonal Halloween stores that have popped up within the last week or so, and getting NO help or ideas from the little excursion, I ended up leaving with a only a bottle of liquid latex and some blood gel (by Cinema Secrets. Love their line). If I never do come up with anything, I can easily fall back on the makeup and go as a dead something-or-other.

Ghosted by ColonelCatsup @ 09/20/2007 12:45 AM EDT

“And friend of mine and I.”

I’m rusty, gimme a break.

Ghosted by ColonelCatsup @ 09/20/2007 12:49 AM EDT

What kind of bizarro world did I just step into?

Bill wondering where I am? Par for the course.
Not-So-Secret Admirers? Has actually happened before. :o
Matt joining in? I feel loved :D

I did post in Monday’s thread, ftr. And, I’m surprised Ktulu hasn’t sold me out: “He’s been at Shrine EVERYDAY” :P

Ghosted by Knegative @ 09/20/2007 1:03 AM EDT

ha,ha,knegative makes me smile.
i’m in a land far away,so forgive my cluelessness…but what’s Shrine ?
…on second thoughts,this makes me sound like a stalker, so feel free not to clue me in.

Ghosted by diamonds @ 09/20/2007 1:25 AM EDT

Matt: Where’s you buy Boris?

Ghosted by RageTreb @ 09/20/2007 1:26 AM EDT

Shrine is a forum site that Ktulu and I are members of, diamonds. It’s called Final Fantasy Shrine, but we don’t really talk about Final Fantasy. We talk about Pokemon. Tons of other stuff as well, but I mainly talk about Pokemon.

He’s been a member there much much much longer than me, but he’s been honoring us with his presence here recently :D

I had to be at the school where I will student teach in the spring, for the past two weeks and go to class at night, so I wasn’t around as much. That is sorted out now, though. So, back to business as usual. I do appreciate the fandom :)

Ghosted by Knegative @ 09/20/2007 2:36 AM EDT

I saw the talking Boris at Goodwill the other day, but it looked pretty beat up and crusty, so I decided to pass on it. But if I saw a new one, I might buy it.

Countdown’s looking great so far Matt. I’m so happy Halloween is coming, YEAH!

Ghosted by kidneyboy @ 09/20/2007 2:49 AM EDT

Thanks for honouring me with such a polite and informative reply,Knegative.
Coincidently, i love Final Fantasy and Pokemon,so i’m glad i asked.
I’ve heard you and Ktulu mention ‘Shrine’ before but didn’t want to make my first post on here a stupid question.
I figured that to pay my respects first, then ask stupid questions next,would be slightly more dignified.
ha,ha

Ghosted by diamonds @ 09/20/2007 3:01 AM EDT

Here’s a site that teaches you how to re-wire Boris to work off a stereo and synch without that bone of his. The ‘microbone’ is not as clear as hooking him up directly.

http://wolfstone.halloweenhost.com/HalloweenTech/anibor_BorisModifications.html

Thought I’d share what makes him worth that price.

Ghosted by Evilizabeth @ 09/20/2007 3:40 AM EDT

Hey, Ktulu – are you on TFW2005, too?

I’m with starwenn, Halloween stuff isn’t really my bag, but I have a lot of fun watching everyone else enjoy it! :D

Ghosted by Moony @ 09/20/2007 5:31 AM EDT

I hit the Halloween Adventure store today, saw the most kickass plastic gargoyle. It’s huge.
If I had 40 bucks to spare I would consider going back to buy it.

Ghosted by Somethin' Funny @ 09/20/2007 1:43 PM EDT

I love the skull, but the microbone is a total letdown. It doesn’t even LOOK like a bone. Is it supposed to be a tibia? Did Boris suffer from dwarfism?

Ghosted by Jinsky @ 09/20/2007 1:53 PM EDT

Evilizabeth: I’m not technically inclined enough to truly appreciate that sight, but I still think it is absolutely awesome that someone came up with all that! Thanks for sharing!!!

Ghosted by Special K @ 09/20/2007 2:06 PM EDT

Dude, you so got ripped off. I couldn’t even tell what Boris was saying.
The look was nice. Performance? not so good…E for effort on the choice of song though. :)

Ghosted by Beetle Bomb @ 09/20/2007 7:18 PM EDT

Okay, I gotta admit that Boris certainly LOOKS cool, but he sounds like crap. Stuff like that is best used just to make unearthly groaning noises and stuff that doesn’t necessarily have to be understandable.

Ghosted by DocDragon @ 09/20/2007 9:02 PM EDT

I’d feel jipped. He doesn’t look anything like the pic on the box.

Ghosted by Eric @ 09/21/2007 12:42 AM EDT

Matt- You should get a kickback from Wal-Mart for advertising for them. Because of you, I went out to Wally World and me my own Bleeding Zombie Head.

It’s beautiful. Can’t wait to light it and watch everything ooze out.

Ghosted by FistSoup @ 09/21/2007 4:16 AM EDT

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