Macrolog
Macrolog entries posted in February 2002
Major Labels Are Killing Music Permalink Thu 28 Feb 2002
This is a complete joke, and a lie. (c/o Mat) Why won't the so-called record industry just admit that its purely a business and doesn't give a flying fuck about artistic integrity? For just one argument, what about the...
Gastrointestinal Fortitude Permalink Thu 28 Feb 2002
Do you have the gastrointestinal fortitude of this man? I know I don't....
Panda Vs. Wrestler Permalink Wed 27 Feb 2002
Regarding this situation, in my view The World Wrestling Federation was correct in its arguments - there is no mistaking a professional wrestling promotion for an animal welfare charity. And besides, the World Wide Fund for Nature is more...
RIP Spike Milligan Permalink Wed 27 Feb 2002
Spike Milligan has passed away. Here's hoping he's gone to a much better place....
Bloggers are the Minutemen Permalink Tue 26 Feb 2002
Bloggers are the minutemen of the digital revolution....
In Pleasant Company Permalink Tue 26 Feb 2002
I really love this Shipping News album, Very Soon, And In Pleasant Company. Somebody at HMV ordered in a pocketful (that's six copies, for you outsiders) last summer. They sat there untouched for a few weeks till I decided...
There's Always a Reason Permalink Tue 26 Feb 2002
Regarding this situation: instead of asking how, shouldn't we be asking why? A reactionary attitude never solves anything. People don't abuse themselves just because they can - there's always a reason....
Martin Sheen for President Permalink Tue 26 Feb 2002
The creator of The West Wing tells it like it is. Martin Sheen for President, anyone?...
Ten Million Posts Permalink Tue 26 Feb 2002
This is the 10 millionth post to a Blogger-powered website. It's actually quite funny too. This post is probably quite redundant, since everyone and their mother is gonna link to it, but the layout caught my eye. Orange on...
My Degree Might Actually Prove Useful Permalink Mon 25 Feb 2002
Now this is interesting. I knew that information studies and philosophy would compliment each other. My degree might actually prove useful....
Canada Wins! Permalink Sun 24 Feb 2002
Canada wins! 5-2! Brilliant game. While watching it I remembered how much I actually enjoy ice hockey....
Scott Hall Interview Permalink Sun 24 Feb 2002
Just read an excellent, and quite frank, interview with Scott Hall. I don't think Shane Douglas will be popping round to shake his hand anytime soon, but the man is at least more honest than Kevin Nash....
That's All, Folks Permalink Sat 23 Feb 2002
Chuck Jones has died, aged 89....
Wibbly Wobbly Wonder Permalink Fri 22 Feb 2002
Personally, I would prefer the Millennium Bridge in London if it still wobbled. The Eiffel Tower wobbles; it sways quite considerably at the top in high winds - I should know, I was there....
Friday Five #6 Permalink Fri 22 Feb 2002
http://fridayfive.org/ 1. Hey, baby, what's your sign? Do you think it fits you pretty well? I'm a Gemini. I think I fit the sign very well, rather than the sign fitting me. 2. What's the worst birthday gift you've...
Nadir Permalink Thu 21 Feb 2002
I got the new Abaddon Incarnate album today. I remember talking with Olan about it before they headed over to Sweden to record - must have been last June - he was happy that they were moving in a...
Last Call Permalink Wed 20 Feb 2002
Hall not being very reliable? We should all know whose fault that is. When Scott Hall toured with New Japan last year, alone, he was on his best behaviour. He could have been downing the sake all night long...
Kevin Nash Interview Permalink Wed 20 Feb 2002
The WWF website has an interview with Kevin Nash. It's quite funny really, coming from a person who didn't bother his arse to turn up for work on WCW's last day....
Alma Mater Permalink Wed 20 Feb 2002
I've just sent an e-mail to my alma mater, just to say hello. Maybe some of the people who taught me there are still around. I know one of them is anyway - Mr. Dunne, my art teacher, I...
Futurama Not As Good As Everyone Thinks Shocker Permalink Tue 19 Feb 2002
Talk about over-reacting. It appears that the Fox Network has decided not to commission further series of Futurama. To be honest I can't really blame them as, with all cult shows, it has a niche audience of hardcore fans...
Blogsitting Today Permalink Mon 18 Feb 2002
I'm blogging at Mat Honan's site today. Go there. It's great....
So Many Colours Permalink Sun 17 Feb 2002
I read about these (c/o NextDraft) earlier this week. First they had green ketchup, now they've got blue chips. I seriously doubt that any of these products will be available over here. European children just aren't that weird....
Headache Permalink Sun 17 Feb 2002
No, I didn't post anything yesterday, because I had a prolonged, dull headache from my arrival home from town yesterday afternoon till sometime after midnight. I hate those. The headache must have done something bad to my brain, because...
Friday Five #5 Permalink Fri 15 Feb 2002
http://fridayfive.org/ 1. What was the first thing you ever cooked? Honestly I have no idea, but it was probably a toasted cheese sandwich. I used to cook them all the time when I was a young 'un. 2. What's...
Making My Mind Up Permalink Thu 14 Feb 2002
I was going to post something about the abortion referendum that we'll be having here early next month, but to be honest I don't know anything about it. Oh yes, I've seen all the posters, with the 'Yes's and...
Blogsitting Permalink Wed 13 Feb 2002
This Monday, I will be a guest blogger on Mat's site, joining a rag-tag band of misfits housesitting, if you will, for Mr. Honan as he lives it up in Mejico for a week. It should make for an...
Bob Mould Interview Permalink Tue 12 Feb 2002
I just read a good interview with ex-Hüsker Dü guitar god Bob Mould (c/o Mat), where he talks about his appreciation for professional wrestling, and his job working as a writer for WCW a few years ago (although the...
The Rage Permalink Tue 12 Feb 2002
I had a serious case of the rage this morning. I wasn't off to a good start anyway since I didn't get home till after 2:30am last night, didn't get to bed until 3am, and didn't get to sleep...
An Average Tuesday Permalink Mon 11 Feb 2002
I actually went into college early this morning. And I contributed to the class (one of four, people seem so afraid of saying something wrong and being laughed at or something). But then I decided I definitely couldn't spend...
Plagiarism is Bad. Plagiarising Yourself is Worse. Permalink Sun 10 Feb 2002
The new episode of The Simpsons tonight was shit. I mean, the whole corporate religion thing has been done before (methinks the scriptwriters have been listening to Jello Biafra spoken word albums, and then dumbing them down for public...
Mat's Boutique Permalink Sun 10 Feb 2002
Mat's got his own clothing line now. I like the hoodie. I may even buy one....
Taking a Break from Derrida Permalink Sat 09 Feb 2002
I'm taking a break from Derrida for a while. Update on last night: watched most of Kentucky Fried Movie last night. It was okay, it started off pretty well, but then dragged with the whole 'A Fistful of Yen'...
A Weekend of Derrida Permalink Sat 09 Feb 2002
I've got a weekend of Derrida ahead of me. The essay is pretty straight forward ('What is deconstructive reading, and what difficulties are associated with it?). Basically I can see what Derrida is trying to get at - after...
1991 Called; They Want Their War Back Permalink Tue 05 Feb 2002
Regarding this so-called 'axis of evil': Berlin's deputy foreign minister, Ludger Vollmer, said: "We Europeans warn against it. There is no indication, no proof that Iraq is involved in the terrorism we have been talking about for the last...
Kepler Permalink Tue 05 Feb 2002
A band named Kepler will be the guests of Godspeed You Black Emperor! at their show here next month. I haven't really heard their stuff - hey, I only found out they existed this evening - but from what...
Real Ads of Genius Permalink Mon 04 Feb 2002
Last night, while watching the Superbowl, Sky showed some of the Budweiser Real Men of Genius commercials, which I have to say are the best adverts they've ever commissioned. Particularly the pro wrestling costume designer. They're so good, I...
The Best Picture Ever Permalink Mon 04 Feb 2002
The title is true; this truly is the best picture ever (c/o Ober Dicta)....
Pop Art Permalink Sun 03 Feb 2002
Channel 4 are releasing a CD to tie in with the Andy Warhol series, reflecting 'the sounds and mood of the Warhol Era'. It looks good....
Media Standards Slipping Permalink Sun 03 Feb 2002
Something interesting (c/o Lot 49): News coverage immediately after the Sept. 11 attacks was based on solid sources and "just the facts," but media standards have since slipped, a journalism think tank says. Well, I could have told you...
Andy Warhol Permalink Sun 03 Feb 2002
There's a three-part series about the art and life (well, mostly art) of Andy Warhol on Sunday nights on Channel 4 at the moment. Last week was the first part, I didn't see all of it - I was...
Oh Boy Permalink Sat 02 Feb 2002
Oh boy. Me thinks the South Korean authorities have never seen a real English hooligan riot. God help them....
Friday Five #4 Permalink Fri 01 Feb 2002
http://fridayfive.org/ 1. Have you ever had braces? Any other teeth trauma? When I was 7 (I'm sure I was 7, it was before I went to St. Brigid's, when I was 8, and after my holiday to Nottingham when...
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