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03/15/2008: SNT.

I miss being a bum.

Posted by Matt. E-mail me!

Discussion Thread: 213 comments

Wow, the clocks are correct again. Yay DST.

Posted by Matt @ 03/15/2008 9:31 PM EST

bum!

…….I shouldn't talk…..

Posted by xero @ 03/15/2008 9:32 PM EST

yay first!!! Matts post don't count HAPPY SNT!!!

3 men and a baby was on but i forgot to watch it!

Posted by mandy_Reeves @ 03/15/2008 9:33 PM EST

I'm booored. But I went to Disney World last week and then I ran back to X-E and read the Disney article and I was like "YAY! I SAW THOSE THINGS!"

Most. Eloquent comment. Ever.

Posted by Hey I'm Jeff @ 03/15/2008 9:33 PM EST

I've got such a headache. This is the third weekend in a row that I've needed to get 80 hours of work done in 48.

Posted by Matt @ 03/15/2008 9:34 PM EST

Jeff: Yay! Where did you stay? We're thinking about going back. Polynesian remains the top pick but I'm really curious about the Wilderness Lodge.

Posted by Matt @ 03/15/2008 9:35 PM EST

This feels like the first SNT in forever, which is great.
I just saw Horton Hears a Who. I give it 3 stars. I give the popcorn 1 1/2, kinda disappointed in that area.

Posted by kb @ 03/15/2008 9:39 PM EST

This might be "so last week", but has anyone seen Vantage Point yet? I'd recommend it. I've heard it's kind of a homage to Rashomon, in that it shows the assassination of the (fictional) US President from various points of view. I think that was the first new movie I've seen since Cloverfield.

Posted by The Real Andrew @ 03/15/2008 9:44 PM EST

My boyfriend's actually participating in the Disney College Program, so he has an apartment/dorm type thing that's located really close to the parks. He knows everything about Disney World though, so I'll ask for the inside scoop and let you know what I hear.

Posted by Hey I'm Jeff @ 03/15/2008 9:45 PM EST

Happy SNT everyone!

Posted by Bill @ 03/15/2008 9:56 PM EST

I put in some overtime hours myself this week, but I love my job so it was no big whoop. I need to add more shit to my cubicle, though, I took this cute photo of myself at work today and realized there's waaaay to much blank wallspace and empty nooks and crannies.

Posted by Mystie @ 03/15/2008 9:57 PM EST

I totally see the Sea-Monkeys, Mystie.

Posted by Matt @ 03/15/2008 10:02 PM EST

They're getting huge, too! And plentiful! I've still got a good 20 some in there and it's been over a month. I dunno if I had some strays or what, but the other day a couple babies appeared but they're gone now.

Posted by Mystie @ 03/15/2008 10:05 PM EST

I like to imagine the "mystery 8 ball" is the deciding factor in every critical business decision Mystie has to make.

Posted by Bill @ 03/15/2008 10:12 PM EST

I'm actually doing something tonight, I'll see y'all later.

Posted by Invader Norbert @ 03/15/2008 10:24 PM EST

Well that would explain why the doctors are missing a couple hundred thou in revenue….

But to be completely honest, a majority of my time at work is spent staring at my screens completely in autopilot while really I'm thinking about sex. Occasionally I have to look up a code, check my gmail, make a witty retort, and send some text messages.

Posted by Mystie @ 03/15/2008 10:27 PM EST

Mystie I saw this thing on the TOmy website, its called Mutsu….its a plastic fish tank witha plastic fish in it that swims in the water and beeps and chirps and lights up…cool little thing for your cubicle. http://youtube.com/watch?v=_Qfkg8TWpiQ

thats a link to a video showing what they do.

Posted by mandy_Reeves @ 03/15/2008 10:31 PM EST

We're headed back to Disney May 1st for 10 days. Since we're going 10 days and we're getting the Super Duper OMFG Deluxe Dining Plan (having all your meals pre-paid so you don't have to carry cash/credit-cards ROCKS), we can't afford the Polynesian or the Wilderness Lodge (but I'd love to stay in either). Port Orleans looks like it'll be nice, though. We liked the Coronado last time.

10 days seems to be just enough time to reach maximum relaxation, and just as you get bored with the place, it's time to go. Worked well last time.

Now if only I weren't TERRIFIED of flying.

Posted by muppet @ 03/15/2008 10:44 PM EST

Oh matt you were never a bum, you always had XE :-p

Posted by hlerm @ 03/15/2008 10:47 PM EST

Total Bum…..It took a week finally use to the time change.

Posted by Knight @ 03/15/2008 10:51 PM EST

I've got an ominous feeling that X-E is entering its winter.

Posted by The Manimal @ 03/15/2008 10:54 PM EST

mandy_Reeves I actually had one of those a lonnnnng time ago, only it wasn't a bowl, it was more like a fish tank and it was silent.

Posted by Denise @ 03/15/2008 10:56 PM EST

Long-time reader, first-time poster…just wanted to say thanks for keeping such a great site together. I've been reading since the very beginning, through all the highs and lows and still check the blog almost daily to see what's going on in our corner of the pop culture world.

I'm leaving tomorrow for a 7-month deployment aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln with our mighty Navy, so I'll be away from updates until October…at which time I plan on returning home and entrenching myself in the madness of the Halloween Countdown.

Thanks for the laughs and the nostalgia, and keep up the good work, Matt…I'm looking forward to a warm homecoming from The Ghost With The Most in a few months!

Posted by Paul @ 03/15/2008 11:15 PM EST

That is pretty ominous, Manimal
Andrew, I thought Vantage Point looked like it was a take on Rashoman. That and the fact that Matthew Fox seems to play a sizable part had me hoping it would be good. I'll probably check it out on DVD/HBO, thanks for the rec! I saw Be Kind Rewind last night, thought it was hilarious, if a little goofy.
Happy SNT!

Posted by squee4242 @ 03/15/2008 11:18 PM EST

Today's the first time all week I felt good since I've been sick all week.

Gonna go watch SNL. See ya later.

Posted by JLAJRC @ 03/15/2008 11:33 PM EST

Jeff - you're so lucky! My husband lost his job so we had to cancel our February trip. :***(
I'm glad you got to go - did you have a magical time?

Posted by Jessica Marie @ 03/15/2008 11:34 PM EST

Be safe Paul, and I hope you have as much fun as one can surrounded by a bunch of men in the middle of the ocean . Nah, that is just the army in me joking. I thought the US Navy had internet on board their ships? Anyway, I want a full report when you get back man, again stay safe!

Posted by Phil G. @ 03/15/2008 11:47 PM EST

Thanks Paul, and good luck!

It's past midnight. Don't want to go to bed. Don't want it to be Sunday.

Posted by Matt @ 03/16/2008 12:07 AM EST

I feel ya on the Sunday, Matt. It's the weekend before finals and I have a paper due Monday.

Of course I started it!

…okay, no, actually…

Posted by Sami @ 03/16/2008 12:11 AM EST

Just waiting for I, Robot to finish up on FX… even though I must have seen this movie about 47 times.

Posted by muppet @ 03/16/2008 12:20 AM EST

I am glad that Saturday is pretty much over, Sunday is my hell day every week. It is my weekly cleaning day at the apartment, since I am hope only for sleeping during the week, and I have myself scheduled in a ridiculous way: I have wedding dress shopping at 1 PM, lunch with mom and sis at 3 PM, and cake tasting at 6 PM. I just want the wedding to be done with.

Posted by Leigha @ 03/16/2008 12:24 AM EST

I miss being a bum, too.

I spent today at work. And, from the look of things, I'm working the next few weekends too.

This is so not how to spend a Saturday!

I did timer-tape the cartoons. So, at least I got to see the latest TMNT episode.

I definitely miss being unemployed!

Posted by Tetsu Deinonychus @ 03/16/2008 12:26 AM EST

Today starts my spring break, so for the next 8 days I am a bum. Except I'm doing home improvement projects. Bleh, now it doesn't so great. What's the recipe for that Steven Seagal/Armageddon drink?

Posted by FyarlGirl @ 03/16/2008 12:45 AM EST

muppet,

I didn't know it was possible to sit through any movie with Shia LeBoeuf in it more than once. I thought Transformers was so bad I had to turn it off after an hour. In fairness, it wasn't all his fault. However, I am now worried that Indiana Jones 4 will be terrible because of him. I hope he dies in it. In the first 5 minutes.

Posted by Rich @ 03/16/2008 12:46 AM EST

Anyone know what's in that Beezel Nut soda at IHOP?

i saw the commercial for the Dr Seuss menu and it looked like SPrite with blue and red Jello cubes floating in it?

Posted by mandy_Reeves @ 03/16/2008 12:51 AM EST

I'm watching the first season of the Smurfs on DVD and chugging soda to try and stay awake. I've got tomorrow all filled up between various friends so I'm not gonna get shit done. So yeah, I'm also missing spending Sunday loafing about in my pajamas and being a bum.

Posted by Mystie @ 03/16/2008 12:55 AM EST

you should be like me and move back in with your folks. then you can be a total bum and not feel too bad about it. except when they come home from somewhere and you're pretty drunk. but then you can get them to make you some grilled cheese and you don't feel so bad.

Posted by Jameson @ 03/16/2008 12:57 AM EST

FyarlGirl,

You must be referring to the Seagalmageddon. I'm glad people remember it. I had attempted to do a gimmicky thing with it, but I don't think it would work out. As my brother told me, "All the liquors I had mixed together would taste terrible." So, I was thinking of getting to the core of the idea. A drink that uses Steven Seagal's Energy Drink while causing an armageddon (Seagal's Specialty) upon your Sobriety, Etiquette, Aptitude, Good judgment, Attractiveness, and Levelheadedness. (Still got the gimmick in there!) Anyway, here's my pretty close to final recipe. If anyone has anymore recommendations, let me know.

1 shot gin
2 shots Cherry Vodka
1 shot 151 or Everclear
5-6 ozs of Steven Seagal Lightning Bolt–either Cherry Charge or Asian Experience. Both are terrible, although the cherry kind has a slightly pleasant cherry taste for about 3 nanoseconds.

Basically, it's a big drink, like a Long Island Iced Tea. Half should be liquor, the other half should be the Energy Drink.

I sent an earlier recipe to drinksmixer.com but they are drink Nazis and didn't accept it.

Note for your well-being: I actually haven't tried drinking this yet and am basing everything off of past drinking experience. Drink at your own and your liver's risk.

Posted by Rich @ 03/16/2008 1:09 AM EST

Good luck Paul, I look forward to talking to you again in October.

For a late dinner I had a roast beef sandwich from Arbys, some bbq potato chips, and a glass of pink lemonade flavored kool-aid.

My stomach? Not so happy with my decision.

Anyway, Happy SNT all!

Now, what do do with the rest of the night? Decisions, decisions.

Posted by Magic Toy @ 03/16/2008 1:14 AM EST

First SNT alone, at the new place—without the boyfriend of 6 years. He got too drunk at our mutual poker game, and stumbled to the bars at the last minute with another couple…well, screw him. I have McDonalds and SNT and 300 Gigs of movies to watch (he hates watching movies- WHO hates that??? It was always a problem…)

Mystie- U actually made me wish for a cubicle once again…wow.

I feel like a bum, and I love it. It frigging rocks, and everyone knows it.

Posted by Muppet Baby @ 03/16/2008 1:17 AM EST

My spring break from work just started today, so I'm looking forward to a lot of nothing this week…it will be bliss

Posted by Shuanfu @ 03/16/2008 1:23 AM EST

That's the spirit, Muppet Baby! Screw him! I wish I could get some of my girl friends to catch some of that attitude, a bunch of them are having man problems. One's getting a divorce, another's man up and left her with two kids, and yet another found a used condom under her bed despite that she hasn't had sex with her fiance in a long time. Makes me feel so much better about being single…

Posted by Mystie @ 03/16/2008 1:41 AM EST

I don't know about any of you, but I hate being single.

Posted by Tetsu Deinonychus @ 03/16/2008 2:01 AM EST

Poor Matt. Mang I watched Fright Night tonight. It was awesome.

Posted by Eddie Lightning Frog @ 03/16/2008 2:12 AM EST

My spring break is almost over, so pretty soon I'll have to stop being a bum. =\

Posted by Ben @ 03/16/2008 2:27 AM EST

Cheer me up and make me not pissed off in 3 to 5 words.

Posted by dohopoki @ 03/16/2008 2:34 AM EST

Okay: "Dad" puts the "pa" in palindrome.

Posted by Matt @ 03/16/2008 2:42 AM EST

doho: Baklava. I'm not good at this.

Very short continuation of last night's discussion: Yeti, it is Requiem For a Dream. I haven't watched it yet, but will probably do so on Monday.

…too damn late. I'm off.

Posted by Amund @ 03/16/2008 2:43 AM EST

That's six words Matt but I'll forgive you because you made me think about how your dad gets when playing monopoly.

Posted by dohopoki @ 03/16/2008 2:47 AM EST

Crap, missed another SNT cause I was at work all night. Oh well, nice to see Bill and Fyarl Girl again. Haven't seen them in a while.

Mystie, Groovy cubicle you got there. Makes me miss the couple of jobs I did have where I had my own cubicle. I work in an office now where we all kind of move around and you kind of just grab whatever computer/station is free, but I have had jobs where I had my own space. At the last one, I got in a spot of trouble for hanging up Halloween decorations all around it and was told to take them down cause they were afraid that clients would walk in and be offended. Bloody fascists! Oh, and nice t-shirt in the picture there too.

Rich, I'm with you on that one. This world will be a better place when Shia has left it. I'm so sick of him ruining all the movies that I'm looking forward to. He was a sore spot in Transformers, now he's screwing up Indy, and I just read he was cast in the movie of Y: The Last Man, which is one of the best comics ever made. I was really looking forward to the movie, but now I'm kind of dreading it. Cillian Murphy was rumored to be cast for a long time and I would love to see that, but now we're stuck with Even-effin' Stevens again. I hate him and his two facial expressions.

Eddie Lightning Frog, Fright Night is one of my favorite horror movies of all time. Was that the first time you had seen it?

"Oh, you're so cooool, Brewster!"

Posted by DJ D @ 03/16/2008 3:13 AM EST

I'm back!

Basically it was Hell Night (last night of pledging) in my frat again. Good times, but my patience was tested. Then again, this is the day where everyone is tested in some way.

I wanna be a bum and go to sleep, but I'm too pumped up. My spring break starts wednesday, then the 23rd is my 21st bday!

I haven't had a "sleep til 1 and do nothing" day in a long time. Maybe that'll be wednesday. I'm only 1/2 way through SSE in Brawl and I've played SSE since monday. I only need 6 more characters!

Posted by Invader Norbert @ 03/16/2008 3:15 AM EST

For Dohopoki:

It could be raining.

Posted by Tougi @ 03/16/2008 3:27 AM EST

Matt, I totally understand the overworked element. My job recently decided that they weren't making overtime mandatory but to feel free to work 40 or more hours every two pay periods. As it stands now, I typically leave for work around 7:00 AM and return home by about 9:00 - 9:30 Mon-Fri. It doesn't leave a lot of time for much else.

Posted by jjwspider @ 03/16/2008 3:27 AM EST

Man, my spring break ended last week…being back at school both sucks & is awesome.

And by the way, I love Shia Lebeouf, I thought he made Transformers about 1000 times better, and I look forward o seeing him in Indiana Jones 4, because Harrison Ford is not quite the eye candy he used to be.

Posted by Vanilla Fire @ 03/16/2008 3:35 AM EST

Crud - that should say every two weeks or every one pay period.

Paul - As an Air Force brat and former Army enlisttee, I wish you the safest of travels and thank you for your service. By careful out there and I look forward to your safe return!

Posted by jjwspider @ 03/16/2008 3:38 AM EST

Ah, the life of a hobo.

Posted by Me @ 03/16/2008 4:04 AM EST

Well, last night my family and I took my dad out for his birthday. The 16th is actually his birthday, but we decided to celebrate it yesterday. Anyway, we went to this really great seafood place called joes crab shack, and treated him to a great meal. We had one of the waitresses come over and do a dance for him in a grass skirt and a coconut bikini, lol. He didn't know it was about to happen either. Then after that was done, we sung happy birthday to him and gave him his cards and present. We got him a gift certificate to his favorite music store.

Posted by ULTRAMAN @ 03/16/2008 8:59 AM EST

I can't believe it's already Palm Sunday. I am definetly NOT in the Easter mood this year. I haven't watched any Easter specials, and I don't even think I'll be watching Jesus Of Nazareth this year either. Actually, I am glad that Lent will be over soon. I just want to be able to eat candy again! I should stock up on Easter candy so that come next Sunday morning, I can gorge myself in those tasty treats.

There's not much I can say that's been happening to me lately. My car's been acting goofy so I didn't try to take it up to Dallas yesterday and therefore I missed the Stars' game. I've been having a real "I don't care" attitude about everything. In a way, I'm glad I'm single even though it sucks because you get lonely very often. Oh well, at least I get to do what I want when I want to (when I'm off-duty that is). So, just thought I'd make my appearance before anyone wonders what happened to me.

By the way, I AM Legend comes out on DVD Tuesday as well as Enchanted. Oh, and if you're looking for a good comedy fix, might I recommend "Death At A Funeral." Watched it last night and laughed my ass off! Definetly got me ready for SNL. Okay, I'm off to go see "Horton Hears A Who" so I'll catch you all later!

Posted by BJ @ 03/16/2008 11:51 AM EST

Jessica Marie, I'm so sorry to hear that. Hopefully things will turn up for you guys soon (if they haven't already)!

And yes, my time there was pretty magical. I'd actually never been to Disney World before and I was lucky enough to have the perfect tour guide.

Posted by Hey I'm Jeff @ 03/16/2008 11:56 AM EST

sigh, i hate sundays.

Posted by Andrew @ 03/16/2008 12:01 PM EST

Played Super Smash Brawl with friends till 6am! ai yi yi!

Posted by Joker @ 03/16/2008 2:51 PM EST

Wow, this was a pretty slow SNT, huh? I was at a friend's house most of the weekend, which was awesome.

The only not-awesome thing about it was wasting almost two hours of my life watching August Rush. I was expecting it to be a little silly, but heartwarming. Instead, it's a steaming pile of crap with some nice music thrown in. Seriously, I think 15-year-olds wrote the script.

Posted by Annette @ 03/16/2008 4:09 PM EST

Whats SNT?

Posted by Paul UK @ 03/16/2008 4:48 PM EST

Hi, folks. Missed SNT, but it's still the weekend, so I'll chime in. I had to run errands and work yesterday and worked early today, and with spring holidays coming, it was busy both days. I'm just going to kick back the rest of the afternoon.

Posted by starwenn @ 03/16/2008 4:49 PM EST

May I?

Paul UK
SNT stands for Saturday Night Thread. Here at X-E we try every Saturday to have a blog comment thread (string of comments) that is open for a laid back discussion of what everyone is doing that Saturday night. They can talk about movies they seen or are going to see, what junk food they bought to pig out on that night, what shows they are watching or planning on watching, video games they are playing, whatever. It's a free discussion time.

Posted by Goob @ 03/16/2008 5:13 PM EST

But it's leap year, so it really stands for Shark Naked Tuxedos till 2009.

Posted by dohopoki @ 03/16/2008 6:37 PM EST

80 hours of work in one weekend, I hear ya Matt!!I do graphic design and websites and I've been in the same boat for two months now. I love my work, and I don't complain for having acquired many clients and new projects, but seriously, it's all happening at once and I've been up ’til 4am more nights than not, and I too have a headache right now. And I feel so bad for not having updated my own readalong site lately, I'm afraid I might be losing visitors. And my poor video game consoles wonder where I've been. I find myself envious of kids on Spring Break. What keeps me going is the idea that someday it will get back to a normal amount of work that I can do in normal hours of the day, and that day will be so sweet.

Posted by CMJ @ 03/16/2008 7:57 PM EST

Goob, on junk food…earlier today - well, yesterday now - I ate caramel, fondant And toffee filled chocolate eggs today. Several. For science.

(PS. I think I'm going to be sick at some point overnight.)

Posted by Guise @ 03/16/2008 8:36 PM EST

Oh for science? In that case, proceed.

Posted by Mystie likes to quote The Simpsons @ 03/16/2008 9:08 PM EST

Guise That sounds like it is something to get sick in your stomach over! Since our move into this new place we have been trying to eat healthier. I just wolfed down a chcoolate vanilla jello pudding pop. Even though if you look on the box for those things they are just as "healthy" as the sugar free Popsicles. You just don't eat 5 at once.

But we have been buying boneless skinless chicken breasts like crazy and IMO eating pretty healthy. We eat green salads almost everyday. It tastes great though it's not like on tv when they eat a grey shriveled up little piece of chicken with a STEAMED (always steamed) spinach leaf when the doctor says their cholesterol is high and they need to go on a diet and cut out all of the good tasting food. Even though about 3 days ago I made some oatmeal raisin cookies. They were good!

Posted by Goob @ 03/16/2008 9:43 PM EST

what is snt?

Posted by Wichesbrew82 @ 03/16/2008 9:48 PM EST

On the subject of eating healthy…I have been living in China for the past 6 weeks or so, and I've been dropping pounds like a mofo. Red meat is a rarity in most traditional Chinese cuisine, and if you do actually have some served to you at a meal, it's normally no more than a mouthful. Although my diet over here is causing me to lose weight, I shudder to think what my blood-pressure numbers are nowadays because almost anything a person may consume for sustenance in China is FUCKING SALTY! But even if my arteries are bulging at the seams and my heart is dying a little more with every beat from the effort, at least I look a little better with my shirt off.

The one food-item that I miss more than any other from back home is CHEESE. Apparently, the Chinese have never heard of the stuff, and I am almost to the point of being ready to murder half the population of Shaan xi province if it means I can have a slice of sharp cheddar on a Triscuit. Mmmmm, cheese…

Posted by The Yeti @ 03/16/2008 10:01 PM EST

Right, the Asians know nothing of cheese. This makes me happy, actually, because I hate the stuff. I wouldn't have to always be saying "no cheese on that please" if I lived in Japan.

Posted by Annette @ 03/16/2008 10:41 PM EST

Oh for science? In that case, proceed.

Pi is exactly 3!

…Sorry I had to get your attention like that…

Posted by Invader Norbert is into girls who quote the Simpsons @ 03/16/2008 11:14 PM EST

Jeff - That's awesome! I will live vicariously through you and Matt, knowing that someday I'll get to go too. Things will turn around soon for us, I'm not worried. But thank you for your well wishes.

Posted by Jessica Marie @ 03/16/2008 11:15 PM EST

Friday I went to a few gun stores and looked at prices on a 9mm. Sunday I went with friends to a shooting range and rented a Baretta to try it out. I live in Texas. Most of us are shooting from age five on. Today I took my mother in law to McAllister's Deli, bought new shoes at Target, watched the Simpsons and Cops, then worked on sewing my dress for a wedding I am the matron of honor in. Exciting, eh? Next week my college in on spring break.

Posted by Hope @ 03/16/2008 11:41 PM EST

YETI- I know, Man. CHEESE. It was all I thought about when I lived in Korea. Asia is void of cheese. It was really tough.

Posted by Muppet Baby @ 03/16/2008 11:56 PM EST

Ah, cheese! I LOVE cheese. Can't imagine not having it. Seriously I can eat the stuff by itself. Although i'm careful to keep track of my cholesterol. lol.

Posted by ULTRAMAN @ 03/17/2008 1:01 AM EST

I don't know, my gramma always said cheese was "binding." Don't overdo it when you get some. Cramp city.

Yeah, the 60 hour week thing is draining the life out of me (and my wife, and my kids). Crap way to live. There's a fine line between trying to better your situation by throwing yourself into work, and over-sacrificing. Once you get wrapped up in the work thing, it's easy to forget what's important. Stay focused on the big picture, Matt. "Too much work and no play…" and all that.

Posted by Fungusmungus @ 03/17/2008 4:43 AM EST

Yeah, cheese'll block you up. Be sure to eat your giant slices of cheddar with some high-fiber crackers or something. XD

A nice mild cheese is okay on pizza, and certain kinds of cheese sauces are okay (like alfredo), but…I really don't see how people can eat the stuff cold by itself. The smell of it makes me gag sometimes.

Oh man, overworking sucks. My fiance worked a bunch of hours with few days off and was ready to stab somebody in the face until recently. Now this week, he's not getting enough hours. Consistency, people. That's all we're asking for here.

Posted by Annette @ 03/17/2008 6:52 AM EST

Annette, Thank you so much for standing up for us fellow cheese-haters. I think it's just about one of the most disgusting things God has ever put on this earth, and I'm glad I'm not the only one. The only cheese I can tolerate at all is on pizza, but I spend half the time eating pizza picking it off cause there's always too much. I won't touch any other kind of cheese at all, not even cheese flavored stuff. Yeah, I know what you mean, always having to say "no cheese on that, please" to everything. All my friends think I'm crazy. I'm also incredibly anti-mayonnaise.

Jeff and Jessica Marie, I, too, have never known the joy of Disney World, or Disneyland, or any Disney themed place. I've always wanted to go. Maybe one day, late into my adult life, I'll be able to run around and act like an idiot while eating over-priced food and hanging out with creepy giant mouse mascots. I'm actually not being sarcastic here for once. I really would like to go.

Speaking of working too much, I just got in from work a little while ago. I put in a 14 hour shift tonight and am somewhat exhausted. There were still 3 people there (including TOmmy!, who've I indoctrinated into this X-E thing) when I left. To top it off, I've somehow picked up some kind of bug in the last couple of days that has caused me to all but lose my voice completely. My throat is one big scratchy, sore mess and I can't stop coughing or sniffling. Don't get too close to your monitor if you're reading this. You don't wanna catch whatever I've got, trust me. I just hope it goes away by Thursday when I have my radio show, cause I'm going to sound pretty pitiful over the air if it doesn't. I'm sure I'll be alright though.

I blame cheese. I don't know how, but somehow cheese is responsible for this.

Posted by DJ D @ 03/17/2008 7:01 AM EST

I'm an advocate for cheese, because when you have very little money you find cheese on toast goes with damn near anything. But then again, I've never suffered cheese side-effects (besides probably weight gain, cholesterol, mildly burnt mouth). I wear the cheese, the cheese does not wear me!

I also like to try fresh flavoured cheese…cheddar and apricot, cheddar and mango, stilton and cranberry, garlic mozarella. Though, I actually live only a few miles away from the real Cheddar, so it'd be rude not to like it.

Posted by Guise @ 03/17/2008 7:28 AM EST

Aw, Norbert. *hugs* I was out with a friend the other day and he was ragging on me for quoting The Simpsons even more than he does. We were at the $5 pizza buffet and he always eats like 8-9 plates full! Simpsons quotes are like a buffer zone. I almost got him to choke on some pepperoni when I belted out, "And then the doctor said that BOTH my eyes were lazy, and that's why it was the best summer ever!"

Also on the subject of cheese, my pop pop used to say, "If you eat too much cheese, your asshole will grow shut."

Posted by Mystie @ 03/17/2008 7:53 AM EST

Mystie, I'm wondering if there might just be something secret added to the US version of cheddar. Do they add something like imodium to the milk, or a truck full of bran?

Posted by Guise @ 03/17/2008 8:38 AM EST

Mystie I don't eat enough cheese for THAT to happen LOL !

Posted by ULTRAMAN @ 03/17/2008 9:02 AM EST

I love cheese. Grilled cheese sandwiches, regular cheese sandwiches w/ a liberal amount of butter on it, string cheese, quesadillas, list goes on. Even though we have a brick of goat cheese that we have no clue what to do with.

Anyway one time I ate a lot of grilled cheese sandwiches or something and I got constipated. So much it was really painful and I took milk of magnesium to get it out of there. My best friend told me not to overdo it or I would be in pain but I couldn't help it.

Posted by Goob @ 03/17/2008 11:05 AM EST

"And then the doctor said that BOTH my eyes were lazy, and that's why it was the best summer ever!"

I bet the happiest day of your life was when the doctor told you that you didn't have worms any more.

Posted by Invader Norbert @ 03/17/2008 11:28 AM EST

I LOVE cheese. About the only kind I can't really stand is cottage cheese. Although I did try fresh mozzarella not too long ago and wasn't too impressed. It wasn't bad or anything, but compared to the "nonfresh" (shredded, block, etc.) stuff I wasn't impressed.

There is one cheese dish that is DEFINTELY overrated, and that is homemade mac and cheese, especially when they put crackers or whatever crunchy crap they put on top. Plus, it's rarely cheesy, I find. Not to big a fan of tuna noodle casserole either. Casserole is codeword for crap in a pan.

I will ALWAYS pick a cheap box of mac and cheese over the homemade version.

Posted by JLAJRC @ 03/17/2008 11:38 AM EST

JLAJRC, I always pick cauliflower cheese over macaroni cheese. Though, I'll take cauliflower/brocolli cheese over cauliflower cheese.

Cheesy smushed potato with spring onion alongside BBQ/ordinary grilled meat, and a mixed peppers, peas, corn medley and red onion is good in summer too. Especially served with chilled wine or beer.

Posted by Guise @ 03/17/2008 11:46 AM EST

Goob When I used to work at a restaurant, we had a goat cheese salad. And we would heat up the goat cheese which was mixed with a little bit of cream cheese and some herbs (like basil and oregano) and then put some crostinis into it. It was delicious. I am definitely a cheese advocate as well. Vive le fromage!

Posted by Leigha @ 03/17/2008 1:02 PM EST

Hey Matt, I just noticed that there is a "Help Wanted" sign in the pet shop window. You should get a part time job there for discounted fish and those kickass sunken castle things you put in the aquarium. Plus, I'm sure you'll get to keep all the reject fish that they dont want to display.

Posted by Jester @ 03/17/2008 1:03 PM EST

Haha, you're welcome, DJ D. I've always hated the stuff, ever since I was little bitty. Of course, back then I was more adamant against it and wouldn't touch something if it even had the slightest flake of cheese on it. Mac n' cheese doesn't count for some reason. Probably because it doesn't taste like real cheese. XD

I also hate milk. God, I hate it. I have to have my fiance sniff to check if it's bad because it always smells bad to me. Even skim milk is too much for me sometimes.

Also, I've never been anywhere, much less Disney World Land. The only big park I've been to is Six Flags Over Texas, and I only went because my man begged me to. Rollercoasters + 90-degree humid heat + me = epic fail.

Posted by Annette @ 03/17/2008 1:49 PM EST

Leigha I should try that then! When you say Crostinis you mean croutons right?

Posted by Goob @ 03/17/2008 2:24 PM EST

Little Brither now works on a dairy goat farm up in Kansas, and is anticipating the birth of several kids, and a small truckload of cheese. He's been learning the trade, and may have found his calling as a cheesemaker. Blessed are the cheesemakers…..

Posted by kingklash @ 03/17/2008 3:33 PM EST

Annette, Man, we are so on the same wavelength then, cause I hate milk too! Always have. I buy a tiny bit here and there for cereal but that's the only thing I ever use it for, and even then I only use enough to get it wet a little bit. I refuse to drink it, and yeah, I know what you mean. I'm always paranoid that it's gone bad and have to get other people to smell it for me. It just always smells the same unless it's gone way bad, in which case it's obvious. Oddly enough, I love ice cream.

On the subject of quoting TV shows, Seinfeld seems to be in my permanant vocabulary, and is kind of my test when I meet new people to see if I can get along with them. If they pick up on the constant quotes, then I know there's a possiblity I can get along with them. Squidbillies is starting to become that way with me too.

Posted by DJ D @ 03/17/2008 3:46 PM EST

I quote the great Johnny LaRue from Lunch Time Street Beef, "John Casavetes; filmmaker, or just jerking around?"

Posted by Return cameo of The Politically Correct Concerned Citizen Josh Ednoff @ 03/17/2008 4:23 PM EST

どこに住んでいるか。私は日本に住み、訳者が付いているこ.私はチーズを憎むも。ページを読む.

Posted by Anonymous @ 03/17/2008 4:56 PM EST

I'm from Quebec. We are BIG on Cheese. Last month, I hosted a "cheese party" and everyone had to bring a strange, weird cheese they had always wanted to try but never did…we had gouda, brie, camembere, goat cheese, blue cheese, etc etc. AWESOME.

Posted by Muppet Baby @ 03/17/2008 5:25 PM EST

アメリカでそれらは青いチーズを食べるか。日本でその白そして黄色ここに。

Posted by Anonymous @ 03/17/2008 5:33 PM EST

Muppet Baby, if you like brie, I've had the most awesome panini before. BBC…Bacon, Brie and mango Chutney. Awesomeness beyond compare.

DJ D, my brother and I tend to quote from Bottom, Young Ones and Fry and Laurie (especially Tony and Control) far too much.

Annette, I've been to Parc Asterix and Disneyland Paris. Parc Asterix is truly awesomely dull, the best bit about it is the log flume that comes close to giving everyone whiplash and the amazingly empty car park outside. Disneyland Paris is good though.

Posted by Guise @ 03/17/2008 5:38 PM EST

My fiance has offered to translate for us:

どこに住んでいるか。私は日本に住み、訳者が付いているこ.私はチーズを憎むも。ページを読む.

Where do you live? I live in Japan, and I'm studying translation. I hate cheese, too. I'll read this page.

アメリカでそれらは青いチーズを食べるか。日本でその白そして黄色ここに。

In America, you eat blue cheese? In Japan we only have white and yellow cheese.

Posted by Annette @ 03/17/2008 6:19 PM EST

そう日本の婚約者があるか。それは古いいかにか私が日本語だけ英語およびスペイン語を話さないのでよいか。私は12 才である。

Posted by Anonymous @ 03/17/2008 7:11 PM EST

I just had corned beef hash for dinner. I don't know if it was deliberate or a coincidence.

Posted by JLAJRC @ 03/17/2008 7:27 PM EST

everytime someone puts the letters "X" and "E" next to each other (referring to this site of course) i end up looking at it sideways like an emoticon… it kind of looks like a pissed off guy with a big geraldo mustache… dont you think? X-E…

Posted by TOmmy! @ 03/17/2008 7:41 PM EST

それはおかしかった。または言うので、大声で笑うため。

Posted by Anonymous @ 03/17/2008 7:46 PM EST

so Anonymous, you're 12 years old, and you don't speak Spanish very well? Is that right? Its been so many years since i took a Japanese class…

Posted by TOmmy! @ 03/17/2008 7:54 PM EST

否、私は英語をとてもよく話さない。私は日本語しか話し、スペイン語はい12 才であり。私はインターネットの訳者をこのページを読むのに使用する。

Posted by Anonymous @ 03/17/2008 8:15 PM EST

vea, yo puede hablar español.

Posted by Anonymous @ 03/17/2008 8:19 PM EST

Ich kann in anderen Sprachen auch sprechen.

O en español

Ou un petit français

Aren't I cool too? Sadly, I don't know any Japanese.

Posted by DRM @ 03/17/2008 9:03 PM EST

Goddamn it…that's something else that I'm missing over here in the Far East: MILK! Real milk, anyway. They sell some kind of godless, non-dairy, faux-milk over here in cartons. I tried it once and recoiled in such a fashion that most people typically reserve for the viewing of autopsy footage or tribal genocide. I can't understand it…this country can host an Olympics, but it can't offer me milk. Something doesn't add up, here…

Speaking of milk and cheese, are there any fans of Evan Dorkin comics like "Milk & Cheese: Dairy Products Gone Bad" here on the X-E Blog? I haven't read those comics for years, but I always got a real kick out of them. Just curious…

Posted by The Yeti @ 03/17/2008 9:16 PM EST

Holy Jeezus…speak of the devil! I just did an X-E search for Evan Dorkin and found an interview Matt did with him way back in '00. Wild stuff.

Posted by The Yeti @ 03/17/2008 9:29 PM EST

インターネットの訳者は学校のためか？それとも自分自身の楽しみ？ま、どっちでもいいけど。なんでこのページを選んだのか？

はは、久しぶりに日本語を使ったから、めちゃくちゃだ。ごめん。

Posted by Annette's Fiance @ 03/17/2008 10:48 PM EST

You should try being a paramedic. Low ass pay and long ass hours. And zero appreciation.

Posted by Bernie @ 03/17/2008 10:53 PM EST

私は喜びのためのこれをしている。

Posted by Anonymous @ 03/17/2008 10:58 PM EST

日本からある、または日本語を学んだアメリカ人であるか。

Posted by Anonymous @ 03/17/2008 11:00 PM EST

i bet our resident vegetable at X-E appreciated the paramedics when they pulled him out of his mangled truck on halloween night. if that is any consolation

Posted by vwarb @ 03/17/2008 11:02 PM EST

that of course being The Yeti

Posted by vwarb @ 03/17/2008 11:04 PM EST

だと思った。でありやよいかやいいえの漢字がおかしかったから。ま、喜べ。悪口だけはするな。

Posted by Annette's Fiance @ 03/17/2008 11:09 PM EST

Subtitles plz k thx.

Posted by Mystie @ 03/17/2008 11:15 PM EST

You need to pay extra for that, Mystie.

$9.95 the first month, $you'll see for every month after.

Posted by Invader Norbert @ 03/17/2008 11:37 PM EST

Mystie My thoughts EXACTLY. Anywho, Goob A crostini is like a huge oversized crouton. We used old stale bread and then cut them into small round pieces and baked them again to make them crunchy. they are like a really skinny really big crouton, and I love them. No wonder I lost about 20 pounds after quitting that job…..

Posted by Leigha @ 03/17/2008 11:38 PM EST

Oh, the Japanese poster is 12 years old, and he's just doing this to mess with us, basically.

For example, this:

日本からある、または日本語を学んだアメリカ人であるか。

"This is from Japan, is there yet another American who hath learned Japanese?"

And other sorts of pompous things.

Posted by Annette's Fiance @ 03/17/2008 11:46 PM EST

As fun as translations are….. I haven't posted in a while (since advent) and I just wanted to invite everyone to see what has kept me so busy for a good cause. Please check out this fundraiser I created at my medical school to support the American Cancer Society's Breast Cancer Programs: www.canvasofhope.org
Thanks! now back to translations

Posted by Bob @ 03/18/2008 1:07 AM EST

I'm not even seeing any Japanse on the page. All I'm getting is a bunch of small squares. Doesn't sound like it was all that interesting anyway.

Went to see Doomsday tonight–the new one with Kate Beckinsale. Great movie if you can suspend your disbelief and check your brain at the door. I had to call shenanegans (i.e. bullshit) on a few things in it, but otherwise it looked great and was a lot of fun, as long as you don't expect too much practicality or realism. Surprising though, since it was directed by Neil Marshall, who directed what I thought was the best horror movie to come out in 2006–Descent. Actually, probably one of the best horror movies I've ever seen, and I've seen a whooooooole lot.

Posted by DJ D @ 03/18/2008 1:50 AM EST

vwarb,
Yes, I consider myself an ardent admirer of John Q. Paramedic and the craft he administers. I had never thought too highly of the paramedics of Pike County, Ohio (the county in which I crashed my truck and also the county in which I spent my childhood) simply because it is a decidedly redneck county brimming with unwashed, uneducated degenerate meth-chefs. However, my opinion of the population (its paramedic constituency, at any rate) was drastically modified when a handful of Pike County residents BROUGHT ME BACK FROM THE DEAD!!! And then, as if that feat by itself wasn't enough to garner my reverence, they went and BROUGHT ME BACK FROM THE DEAD AGAIN ABOUT ELEVEN SECONDS LATER!!! I will never again have a negative comment to make about Pike County paramedics (or any paramedics, in general), for it is by virtue of them "just doing their jobs" that I am alive and kicking today. I cannot fathom the stress inherent to performing the duties of a paramedic. Theirs is truly a profession that deserves respect in its highest measure.

Posted by The Yeti @ 03/18/2008 3:42 AM EST

Sorry about the thread derailing, guys. I really hope nobody got too irritated or anything. @_@

Posted by Annette @ 03/18/2008 5:01 AM EST

I was merely impressed that my ancient computer was able to view the Japanese font, instead of just showing me squares and things… :0)

Goob- MMMMMMMMMMMmmmmmmmmmmmm

Yeti- Now you can write a book about your experience and make a whack of $$$$$$!

Posted by Muppet Baby @ 03/18/2008 5:38 AM EST

Leigha Ahhh ok!

All of the japanese jibber jabber reminded me of a video I uploaded this weekend. It's a spanish lesson for useful phrases. It's not safe for work, OF COURSE it's not it's coming from me!!
Click here for that video

Posted by Goob @ 03/18/2008 5:49 AM EST

Doomsday didn't have Kate Beckinsale in it, it was an actress by the name of Eden Sinclair. Very hot. How was the movie?

Posted by Shaft @ 03/18/2008 6:24 AM EST

Goob, brilliant. I always love how completely impassive those voices are on the CDs and tapes. I'll always remember the ones of "Can you please call me an ambulance" and "May I use your restroom", thinking 'how the hell are they so calm?!'

My last video was just Creme Egg molestation. I am shamed!

Posted by Guise @ 03/18/2008 6:53 AM EST

I'm a little curious to know why Matt didn't post anything on St. Patrick's day. So many things to post about that he had to have something. I'm betting drunk off green beer laying in a ditch somewhere.

On a Easter related note found something odd the other day. Spice Hot Tamales, basically instead of your basic hot Tamales these taste like normal Spice drops. Or that's the theory at least, tried them and there is something…a little off about them.

Posted by Wenthral @ 03/18/2008 8:23 AM EST

I missed SNT because I was in Shreveport, LA for a wedding. I wasn't there very long but I discovered I didn't like LA very much. It was nice to get back to Texas!

Who's ready for post-easter candy sales? I can't wait to stock up on Cadbury eggs. On a related note, I have to make about 8 dozen Devilled eggs this weekend. My hands are going to look like prunes…

Posted by Cameron T. @ 03/18/2008 9:42 AM EST

Yeah, Doomsday was a badass movie. Just great fun- the movie would have been right at home as one of the halves of Grindhouse. A mash up of Escape from NY, Mad Max, and Planet Terror. Good stuff.

Posted by Joker @ 03/18/2008 11:06 AM EST

…Devilled Eggs, hey, that gives me an awesome idea!

Cameron, the eggs are already going on special offer in the UK. Quite a lot of places are doing BOGOF deals or similar. There is currently a slight price war between supermarkets over who can sell branded eggs at the lowest price.

Posted by Guise @ 03/18/2008 11:22 AM EST

Huevos Diablos! Shells from Hell! Run for your lives! Women and children first! Save the liver!

Posted by kingklash gets a good pitchforking @ 03/18/2008 2:20 PM EST

I have my Brawl code. It's at home, though.

If anyone would like to kick my arse, wait with bated breath for it.

I guess I could give you guys the skinny, instead of just posting all cryptically and stuff. My grandmother had some serious health issues and was in the hospital for a good while. I moved in with my grandfather to help take care of him, while my mother stayed at the hospital. I put off student teaching until the fall, and well everything is pretty good right about now. She's out and moving about, and I've moved back home.

It's all good. What did I miss?

Posted by Knegative @ 03/18/2008 4:34 PM EST

McRIB IS BACK! McRIB IS BACK!!! I have never had one in my life, ever. So excited over a stupid sandwich!

Posted by Muppet Baby @ 03/18/2008 4:41 PM EST

It's the Easter Beagle, Charlie Brown! is on tonight (Tues, March 18) at 8pm on ABC! Enjoy.

Posted by Ben @ 03/18/2008 4:42 PM EST

about as much as I have.
Deeeh.
I am a vegetable.
Worked St.Patricks at an Irish Pub.
Should have had some Jameson to work off the sore muscles.
yarg.

Posted by kittymao @ 03/18/2008 4:46 PM EST

McRib is like McEww. I had a generic batch of them a couple years back and was sick off of my arse.

It was not good times.

Conditioned taste aversion, ftl.

Posted by Knegative @ 03/18/2008 5:13 PM EST

I think it's good to have the McRib at least once in your life if you like Ribs. The meat itself is neutral. Unlike actual ribs, it's real bland, and it's not really cooked or marinated or whatever it's called in BBQ sauce like actual ribs. They just take a unseasoned rib and pour a ton of BBQ sauce on it. That's a McRib. With that being said, I enjoyed it, although I'll be sticking to Big Macs. Be prepared to use a lot of napkins. I had to wipe my hands after each bite. It might be better to use a fork and knife.

Posted by Rich @ 03/18/2008 5:42 PM EST

I've never had a McRib, but I've always wanted one. Basically to say I've eaten it.

Hell, I've looked up pics of em on Flickr, they seem pretty good.

Posted by Invader Norbert @ 03/18/2008 6:14 PM EST

Arthur C Clark died. Didn't make it to 2010.

Posted by Fungusmungus @ 03/18/2008 6:43 PM EST

Damn, he lived a good life. He was 90? Wow.

To be perfectly honest…I thought he already died, I didn't think he was still alive.

Posted by Invader Norbert @ 03/18/2008 7:08 PM EST

Arthur C. Clarke Died?

Posted by Cameron T. @ 03/18/2008 7:58 PM EST

I'm going to re-read 2001, right now.

Posted by Cameron T. @ 03/18/2008 8:01 PM EST

Damn, I bet we will be talking about this all day at the bookstore tomorrow.

Posted by Muppet Baby @ 03/18/2008 8:07 PM EST

wow I thought he WAS dead already? anyhow…I found some really good cherry cordial hershey kisses today! they are awesome…coco nut is better though

Posted by mandy_Reeves @ 03/18/2008 8:20 PM EST

Hmm, apparently director Anthony Minghella just passed away too. Wonder if there'll be a third.

Sorry to hear that your grandmother was doing poorly, Kneg. Glad she's doing better now Place hasn't been the same without ya!

Posted by squee4242 @ 03/18/2008 8:45 PM EST

The McRib sounds totally unappetizing to me. Plus, I don't want to support their ridiculousness. "The McRib is GONE FOREVER. IT IS NO MORE." Three months later… "The McRib is BACK!"

Posted by Annette @ 03/18/2008 9:10 PM EST

It's funny your talking about mcribs now. Last night I bought a family sized frozen dinner that are I think technically called "rib shaped beef patties with BBQ sauce" I have had them before they are a good easy dinner. But my best friend just informed me we are out of potatoes!! I was going to make mash potatoes with those…augh… I Guess we'll just have to try to fill up with salad and frozen veggies. It will be hard but we'll make it through.

Posted by Goob @ 03/18/2008 9:19 PM EST

I heard a stand-up comedian offer a funny appraisal of the McRib once (I can't remember the comedian's name though, sadly). I'll paraphrase:

"The McRib is a lot like a dead-beat dad: it only shows up once in a great while and when it does, it expects you to make a big deal about it." Funny stuff.

I ate one of the fiendish, much-ballyhooed sandwiches back when I was like 12 or something. I don't remember being too impressed.

Posted by The Yeti @ 03/18/2008 9:40 PM EST

mandy I love cherry cordial kisses even though some people say they taste like cough syrup. I think my preference may be peanut butter, though.

Posted by Mystie @ 03/18/2008 10:16 PM EST

Well, it is my goal of the week to eat a McRib and a whole whack of Easter chocolate.

Is it just me, or should Easter not be the week after St. Paddy's Day?

Posted by Muppet Baby @ 03/18/2008 10:27 PM EST

I too get excited about the mcRib, though I stopped eating pork awhile ago. But even though I won't eat it, I still love the commercials they have had in the past. Strangely, now I want a cheeseburger.

Posted by kb @ 03/18/2008 11:12 PM EST

Easter is this weekend? Wow. Kinda snuck up on me, there. We don't celebrate Easter here in China. We don't believe in stuff like Jesus or pastel color-palettes or chocolate. We celebrate the Qingming (Pure Brightness) Festival on April 4th. During that festival, we offer sacrifices to our fallen ancestors and sweep out their tombs out of reverence, all the while worshipping no particular invisible man up in the clouds, sporting primary colors, eating raw sugar cane sold by a vendor in the street, and remembering that NOT A SINGLE ONE OF US IS ANYTHING SPECIAL AND WE ARE DAMNED LUCKY TO BE SO UTTERLY AVERAGE.

(The Chinese people have been nothing but extremely helpful and friendly to me during my stay here, but a lot of them could stand to lighten up a bit…and bring me some cheese. Mmmm, cheese…)

Posted by The Yeti @ 03/18/2008 11:33 PM EST

I just wanted to stop in and say happy belated St. Patrick's Day to everyone….haven't been around much as 'real life' has been heavy of late, those around here seem to all be too busy, and sitting online just seems to add to my 'ugh'….but as they say "this too shall pass"….be well everyone

Posted by Shuanfu @ 03/18/2008 11:36 PM EST

To my fellow XE Brawlers, I come with this great news:

I have discovered an easier way to unlock Sonic. One of the easiest ways is to beat Subspace Emissary to get him, but I found a quicker way.

All you have to do is beat Classic Mode with 10 characters. I had no idea, and when I beat Classic tonight with Gannondorf, all of a sudden I got the "Challenger Approaching!" screen with Sonic.

…I suggest beating SSE to get him. If you're somewhat of a Smash Bros novice, I suggest going that way. He's an absolute bitch to defeat. I had to try twice, and I got lucky with Kirby and lucked out with getting his Final Smash to do it.

Posted by Invader Norbert @ 03/19/2008 12:11 AM EST

You guys are going to make me break my once-a-week maximum visits to McD's if you keep on talking about sandwiches from there. I'd ask that you refrain from such talk. I would like to not die at 32.

Posted by Rich @ 03/19/2008 1:04 AM EST

Hey guys, i'm "the troll" from Advent. I was just trying to have some fun. ANYWAY….. I am a longtime reader of X-E. I just read the whole SNT thing. From the Chinese/Korean dude to the McRib, i heard it all. If any of you have ANY questions about Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Worldwide, you can reply to this message. Thanks! -V.J.

Posted by V.J. @ 03/19/2008 1:42 AM EST

4553-9781-4197

I beat it on hard. w00t. Remember, I've never played Smash Bros., before, so allow me this small victory It looked like I was going to main with Pit, but right now I'm pretty convinced it's Link.

Thanks, Squee

Posted by Knegative @ 03/19/2008 1:53 AM EST

I'd be able to beat "it" on hard (I'm assuming its Classic Mode…I hear the end of SSE is freakin hard on anything above Easy), but I'd rather just beat Classic with everyone first. Good for you, and all that. Not sarcastic.

That, and in the 2 games before Brawl, the difficulty went from Very Easy to Very Hard. This time around, they got rid of Very easy and added Intense. At first I thought they merely shifted the titled of Difficulty.

I was wrong. The AIs have gotten smarter since Melee, even on 1 difficulty. Some things in Challenges Mode requires to beat stuff on Intense. No Thanks, I'll just Golden Hammer em.

As for "Mains" (I was never a fan of the Nerd Brawl terminology, but "Main" just seems pretty basic and self-explanatory), I think mine are:

Ice Climbers
Marth
Lucario
Meta Knight

I'd say Gannondorf too, but they REALLY made some changes in Brawl to him that I loved in Melee. I used to kick everyone's ass as Gannondorf, now I just think they made him worse, despite one of the best Final Smashes in the game. Bastards.

Kneg, thats your Brawl Code, right? If so, I'll be waiting for a challenge.

Posted by Invader Norbert @ 03/19/2008 2:26 AM EST

Leigha I made a video explaining how my goat cheese salad came out.

click here for the video

At this moment it's still processing but I'm going to bed now so it should be done in a little while.

Posted by Goob @ 03/19/2008 6:10 AM EST

I'm going to have to agree with Kneg, McRib is McNasty. I haven't had one in about 20 years and I still can't get the taste out of my mouth.

Posted by Shaft @ 03/19/2008 6:19 AM EST

At least the critter they make McRibs out of hasn't gone extinct, unlike Krusty Burger's RibWich. (think multiple legs.)

Posted by kingklash @ 03/19/2008 12:26 PM EST

Goob That video effing rocked my socks. But alas, I forgot to tell you the methodology behind cooking it. In order to heat up the goat cheese/creamcheese mixture, we would blend them cold, and then put a little dollop (thats right, I used the word dollop) onto a bread plate, and then heat it up in the microwave for only about 10-15 seconds. Then we would plop it on top of the salad greens and put the crostini into the mass o' cheese. The spaghetti seasoning thing is weird, I didn't know there was any red in it…but like you said, we all learn each time we cook…maybe that's why I like it so much, because each meal is like my own little experiment. The crostinis looked good, but after you put the cheese on them, I kept asking myself "where did that chicken wing come from?" It's cool though, and I commend you on trying something new, without any real explanation from my end. Also, thanks for the 5 second staring contest at the end, I totally stared back. HA!

Posted by Leigha @ 03/19/2008 12:28 PM EST

I have been reading your blog for years, but this is the first time I've ever felt the irresistable need to post something. First, what is SNT? And second, do you lack slack? Maybe you miss slack, but you probably don't miss being a bum, because bums don't have such impressive collections of miscellaneous priceless crap.

Posted by Rev. BackItOnUp @ 03/19/2008 12:38 PM EST

lol!! I'm glad you appreciated my video. I just wanted to do a video with no editing for you because editing is so friggin time consuming and I thought this wasn't worth the time. I could of not put the seasoning in there and it would of tasted good. It tasted like to me like mozzarella string cheese but more dense. It said on the package cheddar cheese flavored goat cheese. I am open minded about cooking yes. One of my cousins is such a picky eater she won't eat a tomato or whip cream. She'll eat spaghetti though.

Staring contest lol! I didn't do that on purpose I was just doing my 'I have nothing left to say and I'm thinking of something to say right now' look.

Posted by Goob @ 03/19/2008 12:57 PM EST

yeah, it was totally awesome though, AND you pronounced my name correctly. w00t. HAHAHA

Posted by Leigha @ 03/19/2008 1:01 PM EST

Rev. Backitonup

What SNT means was already explained by me in this thread. Search for Goob and skim my comments I believe it was my first comment of the thread.

He always had an "impressive amount of priceless crap" he is a typical 20 something that cannot hold onto spending money for more then 24 hours. Before he had his job that he has now he worked at home selling on ebay. I know way too much about these things.

Posted by Goob @ 03/19/2008 1:33 PM EST

Thank You Goob. I knew I could count on you. That's what I get for faithfully reading the blog, but never going near the comments.

You've got an authoritative way about you that really makes sense to me! You are President Goob.

Posted by Rev. BackItOnUp @ 03/19/2008 1:41 PM EST

Ahh!! That is why you read the blog but have never figured it out. I have been thinking lately everytime someone asks what is SNT they are being a smartass. Because EVERY THREAD someone asks anymore. But you genuinely were clueless so I am glad I didn't snap at you.

It's like last Halloween when people complained Matt wasn't updating like he promised. Remember that people?? Good times!!

And I am not going to be president anytime soon. I am a butch lesbian. Maybe my children's children's children's children's children's children but not me. Watch the video I made for Leigha definitely not president material lol!

Posted by Goob @ 03/19/2008 1:46 PM EST

Don't sell yourself short, Goob. Almost everyone is president of something, and everyone else is searching high and low for someone to lead them.

I am converted - I'll read the comments from now on - there is some very critical information embedded within!

Posted by Rev. BackItOnUp @ 03/19/2008 2:56 PM EST

I'm glad your converted. I think reading the comments are half the fun of visiting X-E. You get to hear everybody's stories of their childhood, not just Matt's. Thank you for your kind words.

Hey everybody I'm watching part of a tales of the darkside marathon on the sci fi channel, later on toon disney they are airing the brave little toaster. I have a copy on my comp so I'm going to skip it but I thought I would give everyone a heads up. It's at 5pm here so it might be later/earlier where you live. I am in pacific time. Also they are airing Wayne's world this week (tomorrow or the next day? I don't know I was flipping through the guide pretty fast) on comedy central.

And Leigha the spices are more mild now. Which is good because last night it was so rich a little bit went a long way. Now I can eat two without suffering too much.

Posted by Goob @ 03/19/2008 3:25 PM EST

I've been on X-E for a few years now and still didn't know what SNT stood for.

And I try to read most of the blogs too.

Posted by Nickelodeon @ 03/19/2008 4:23 PM EST

snt stands for saturday night thread.

Posted by Anonymous @ 03/19/2008 6:32 PM EST

one word about this article;
http://x-entertainment.com/updates/2007/12/02/x-es-sanity-sa...

BOX OF DRUGS!

Posted by wichesbrew82 @ 03/19/2008 6:59 PM EST

one word about this article;
http://x-entertainment.com/updates/2007/12/02/x-es-sanity-sa...

BOX OF DRUGS

Posted by wichesbrew82 @ 03/19/2008 6:59 PM EST

Has anyone else noticed that Easter seems to be getting hosed this year? In past years, it seemed you could count on a couple of Easter specials on various channels but ABC has been the only one to air anything (at least that I've noticed). One would think with the rabid commercialization of our culture, we should be Easter-ized by now. Hard to believe it's this Sunday….

Glad to hear the McRib is back - I love that wonderful sandwhich. Now if I could only get McDonalds to serve Chicken Fajitas again. Or if I could find Kosher (read: made with real sugar, not corn syrup) Coca-Cola in my area….

Posted by jjwspider @ 03/19/2008 10:11 PM EST

I didn't know there were Easter specials.

Posted by dohopoki @ 03/19/2008 10:34 PM EST

Anyone else remember the Claymation Easter Special from back in the day? It was hilarious. I agree. There is a lack of Easter specials these days. I went back and watched that one on You Tube not too long ago and it's still funny.

Posted by DJ D @ 03/19/2008 10:53 PM EST

EASTER BUNNY TIME MAN

Posted by Jesusbread @ 03/19/2008 11:10 PM EST

The Easter Bunny is my BITCH.

Tonight — surprise bday party for bff/karaoke night.
Tomorrow — ice cream social at work! YES!

Posted by Mystie @ 03/19/2008 11:44 PM EST

I looked for your code, Norb. Couldn't find it. Post again, plx.

It is Link. It is soooo Link. I can't stand those Fire Emblem idiots.

Posted by Knegative @ 03/20/2008 2:31 AM EST

That's a triple stack of awesome right there, Mystie! I'm envious.

Speaking of Easter specials, anybody find it weird that there's no mention of Jesus in the Easter Beagle special? You'd think Linus would bust out one of his little speeches about tidings of great joy, but it's all Marcy being a moron.

I don't think I've posted my Brawl code yet, it's 1891-0877-0050. I'm adding/will add everybody that's posted their code already.

Posted by squee4242 @ 03/20/2008 2:41 AM EST

I added you, Squee. If anyone else specifically wants me to add them (outside of Norb and Squee) just let me know and I'll dig back to find your number.

AIM is probably the way to go to contact me. I'll start using it again, I swear

Posted by Knegative @ 03/20/2008 4:36 AM EST

Please no crying over the McRib. In your freezer section OnCor sells a box of 6 frozen BBQ porks that you bake in your oven for 50 min. They are the same as McRibs and I eat 2 for lunch every day on a bun. Instant satisfaction.

Posted by JillS @ 03/20/2008 9:17 AM EST

Misty, that's awesome.

I don't have SSBB yet, but it's in the mail…maybe by Saturday…I'll post my code when I know it!

Posted by Cameron T. @ 03/20/2008 9:32 AM EST

JillS I had that exact product last night for dinner w/ bisquick biscuits and frozen veggies. High 5.

Posted by Goob @ 03/20/2008 11:08 AM EST

I feel so left out in thsi Wii-less world of mine. GOD DAMN YOU NINTENDO!!!!!

Posted by Leigha @ 03/20/2008 12:03 PM EST

Yeah, I wish I had a Wii too. Wah. We don't have a PS3 either. Not that I'm really wanting one or anything, but when Metal Gear Solid 4 comes out, and we still don't have a PS3, I'm gonna be sad, and so will my man. D:

Posted by Annette @ 03/20/2008 12:39 PM EST

JillS, an alternative for anyone else like me (lazy, English, broke)…you can get Rustlers BBQ Pork Rib (in a bun), which microwaves in just over a minute and doesn't dry out like most microwave stuff, it even comes with BBQ sauce.

It's great, when you've been out partying (I might someday) you can throw in a burger without burning the place down, and in the morning they can help hangovers with Sausage and Bacon Baps.

Posted by Guise @ 03/20/2008 12:47 PM EST

Goob is so all-together, she makes me wish I was a butch lesbian.

Posted by kingklash @ 03/20/2008 1:14 PM EST

Goob for Prime Minister. Goob for Speaker of the House.

A candidate should inspire confidence and a feeling of security. I don't even know Goob, but I know how I'm casting my vote.

Posted by Rev BackItOnUp @ 03/20/2008 1:23 PM EST

Oo. Easter is only a few days away.
Soon… the fondant goodness will be sucked out of every single Cadbury Egg within a Three mile radius by Yours Truly. I will possibly enter a diabetic coma shortly thereafter, but I will be Sated- 6 weeks of Lent abstinence from Candy has done its toll. And oh… shall I pay.

nom nom nom.

Posted by kittymao @ 03/20/2008 1:50 PM EST

Ok, once again, my FC is 4124-4688-8211

Squee, I added you, and I think I added Kneg too. What's your display name?

Posted by Invader Norbert @ 03/20/2008 2:15 PM EST

Kneg, sorry to hear about your sitch, but I'm glad it worked out.

I'm still in the process of mastering Smash.

Posted by Matt @ 03/20/2008 4:24 PM EST

Added ya, Norb. Thanks, Matt.

We should definitely all Smash together during SNT.

Posted by Knegative @ 03/20/2008 9:01 PM EST

Man, all this Smash Brothers talk almost makes me want to go out and buy a Wii. Amost, is the key term there. I've played it and honestly just can't get into it. Just not my bag. I'm more of a PS3 guy….or will be, maybe in June when they come out with the rumble pack and I can actually afford one.

Anyways, for those of you guys who listen to my show, it's on tonight at 2-4am (eastern). You can listen to it streaming live here. In honor of Women's History Month, I'm doing my yearly Goddesses of Goth edition of the show. I'll be playing nothing but female artists all night.

Posted by DJ D @ 03/20/2008 10:18 PM EST

kinglash OMG that makes my whole week!! I always feel like the regulars here roll their eyes at my comments when I post a really long comment (but I do it anyway because I feel every word is relevant to the story) and when I post a lot at once answering people's questions and stuff. Come to think of it why would anyone not like me answering people's questions and stuff like that? Huh.

Guise The family size platter of BBQ rib patties I got were 3 dollars and some change. Definitely good for those weeks where a bunch of bills crept up on you and you need some cheap food. But I understand about food you get there we can't get here and food you can't get there and we can just go to the local store and get some. That sucks but that's life. Eh, whatareyagonnado.

And about the video games thing, I decided practically literally overnight I don't want to play serious modern games even though Wii's make me curious and I played a bit of Mario Galaxy at a store around Christmas and it seemed like a lot of fun so I wouldn't mind having one. BUT I would rather have a PS2 I know obsolete but this last summer I got two DDR pads for it and a PS2 game 20 bucks for all so I just need a PS2 to play with them. DDR is really the only modern game I am interested in anymore and exercise doesn't hurt. I had it for xbox, the pad and a 20 dollar game but my sister (LONG story) stole the xbox, dance pad and game from me among other things. I am not speaking to hear anymore. After 10 months of living with her and me being overwhelmed with stress I moved out and found out certain things were missing. Well she denied it and my Grandma actually told me I should cut my losses and didn't believe I had things in the first place. I moved out a year from last October.

I feel being around me is a gift and a pleasure and she doesn't deserve it and that is just the way it is. Anyway please don't pay attention to that too much I just wanted to tell you about my xbox and stuff… it's funny my best friend that I live with has an xbox 360 elite. A couple of times though if there were Wii's in stock in walmart he would of seriously got me one.

He got me a camcorder for Christmas that I wanted for youtube and rare home movies. Oh I finally got it to work on our new hdtv it's supposed to work input and output (to play your videos on the tv and also to record tv onto the camcorder) I got the camcorder to show on the tv but not the other way around. I think I'll have him look at it. I really I mean REALLY want to be able to record off of tv onto it to record clips and stuff but I haven't gotten it to work on any tv this is the third tv so far. But if it works one way it should the other. When the screen changed I was so happy!! And I moved it around and it was cool.

Posted by Goob @ 03/20/2008 10:40 PM EST

I'm still working on being even halfway decent at Smash, myself. I'm happy to get my ass kicked by everybody for SNT though.
Hit McD's for lunch today. Didn't notice anything about the McRib, but I did get a tad nauseated looking at the beauty shot of the triple thick Shamrock Shake. Had to go with the giant bucket of iced coffee instead. I guess they've had it for awhile in other markets but they just launched it around here. It's not bad considering you get twice as much coffee for half as much as it would cost at Starbucks.

Posted by squee4242 @ 03/20/2008 11:27 PM EST

Squee - You weren't the only individual to find there McD's has yet to get with the McRib times. I'm hoping the sandwhich will be their April promotion, when you can't get 2 Filet's O Fish for $3.

Posted by jjwspider @ 03/20/2008 11:34 PM EST

Filet o'Fish?
*gags*
People really LIKE those things?
wow. I thought people only ate them cause theu can't eat meat on fridays during Lent.