1. Write the next great American novel.
2. Learn to play the guitar.
3. Throw the opening pitch at the World Series.
4. Cup Tim Tebow's butt. Hard.
5. Earn my Masters in English, then my Ph.D.
6. Meet Stephen King.
7. Spend at least a year studying at the University of Rome.
8. Build an antebellum plantation style house and horse farm on a huge plot of land up in the Rocky Mountains.
9. Spend a year in Tibet studying philosophy with the Buddhist monks.
10. Learn to speak Irish Gaelic.
11. Learn to speak Latin.
12. Learn to speak Italian.
13. Extensively travel through every country in Europe, starting with Ireland.
14. Make pilgrimages to every holy site in the world that is consecrated to St. Michael.
15. Get my pilot's license and take up flying.
16. Go to at least one Comic-Con.
17. Go to a Metallica concert.
18. Get season tickets to all the Broncos, Rockies, Avs, and Nuggets games, and take all my friends with me.
19. Spend the night in Cinderella's castle at Disney World.
20. Go on at least one late-night talk show host's show, preferably Craig Ferguson or George Lopez.
21. Take up ghost hunting, and eventually appear on an episode of Ghost Hunters.
22. Go skydiving.
23. Go mountain-climbing.
24. Swim with the animals at Sea World.
25. Meet the entire cast of Supernatural.
Saturday, August 6, 2011
My Bucket List
1. Build a fuel-efficient time machine, then go back in time and barge in on Stephenie Meyer's parents the night she was conceived to stop them from procreating.
2. Take the police on a car chase in a clown car.
3. Make a politician eat a crap sandwich.
4. Cup Tim Tebow's butt and squeeze it. Hard.
5. Bounce a million dollar check to Jerry's kids.
6. Put together a kick-ass Bloodhound Gang tribute band.
7. Make out with Chris Hemsworth.
8. Find every televangelist in the country and kick them in the nads.
9. Run away and join the circus.
10. Meet the Dalai Lama and first greet him by saying, "Hello, Dolly!"
2. Take the police on a car chase in a clown car.
3. Make a politician eat a crap sandwich.
4. Cup Tim Tebow's butt and squeeze it. Hard.
5. Bounce a million dollar check to Jerry's kids.
6. Put together a kick-ass Bloodhound Gang tribute band.
7. Make out with Chris Hemsworth.
8. Find every televangelist in the country and kick them in the nads.
9. Run away and join the circus.
10. Meet the Dalai Lama and first greet him by saying, "Hello, Dolly!"
My Least Favorite Character - Quagmire
Day 6 - 30 Day TV Challenge
Quagmire is an uber-creepy stutterer who rivals Barney for being the most annoying character. The funny thing is that I actually like Family Guy, but I just can't stand this guy!
Quagmire is an uber-creepy stutterer who rivals Barney for being the most annoying character. The funny thing is that I actually like Family Guy, but I just can't stand this guy!
My Favorite TV Characters - Dr. Cox, the Trickster, and Robin Hood
Day 5 - 30 Day TV Challenge
I couldn't pick just one, so here's the top three:
Dr. Cox (Scrubs): Dr. Cox is what would happen if you put Dr. House on crack. I love his acerbic wit, the way he doesn't care what people think of him, and how he's extremely smart and adept at what he does. But what makes him a good character, I think, is how he isn't just a complete dick who goes off on rants for every little thing. Occasionally, he shows a softer side, even if the other characters don't know see it. That gives him added dimension.
The Trickster (Supernatural): This is a very well-researched character who embodies nearly all the qualities of Tricksters from folklore. I love his ingenious but comedic tricks, particularly in his first encounter with Sam and Dean when he brought classic urban legends to life. Early in the 5th season, the audience learns that the Trickster is really the Archangel Gabriel in "witness protection." We discover a new layer to his character. He's torn because he doesn't want to take sides in Michael and Lucifer's war, yet he can't bear to watch humanity get annihilated in the crossfire.
Robin Hood (BBC Robin Hood): As I've stated in an earlier blog post, this version of Robin Hood is my favorite because he's got a dark side. Most Robin Hoods fall victim to being the archetypal knight-in-shining armor. But this Robin Hood shies away from that classic stereotype; a veteran from the Crusades, he's haunted by his deeds in war. Furthermore, he's not big and bulky like most I've seen (think Kevin Costner or Russell Crowe). He's thin, but he makes up for it by being quick, agile, intelligent, and funny.
I couldn't pick just one, so here's the top three:
Dr. Cox (Scrubs): Dr. Cox is what would happen if you put Dr. House on crack. I love his acerbic wit, the way he doesn't care what people think of him, and how he's extremely smart and adept at what he does. But what makes him a good character, I think, is how he isn't just a complete dick who goes off on rants for every little thing. Occasionally, he shows a softer side, even if the other characters don't know see it. That gives him added dimension.
The Trickster (Supernatural): This is a very well-researched character who embodies nearly all the qualities of Tricksters from folklore. I love his ingenious but comedic tricks, particularly in his first encounter with Sam and Dean when he brought classic urban legends to life. Early in the 5th season, the audience learns that the Trickster is really the Archangel Gabriel in "witness protection." We discover a new layer to his character. He's torn because he doesn't want to take sides in Michael and Lucifer's war, yet he can't bear to watch humanity get annihilated in the crossfire.
Robin Hood (BBC Robin Hood): As I've stated in an earlier blog post, this version of Robin Hood is my favorite because he's got a dark side. Most Robin Hoods fall victim to being the archetypal knight-in-shining armor. But this Robin Hood shies away from that classic stereotype; a veteran from the Crusades, he's haunted by his deeds in war. Furthermore, he's not big and bulky like most I've seen (think Kevin Costner or Russell Crowe). He's thin, but he makes up for it by being quick, agile, intelligent, and funny.
Friday, August 5, 2011
Worst TV Show Theme - Three's Company
Day 4 - 30 Day TV Challenge
This theme song is but one of many from the 70's and 80's that just annoys the crap out of me, but I picked this one because it is pure evil. It's one of those damn songs you can't get out of your head no matter what you do!
This theme song is but one of many from the 70's and 80's that just annoys the crap out of me, but I picked this one because it is pure evil. It's one of those damn songs you can't get out of your head no matter what you do!
Thursday, August 4, 2011
Best TV Show Theme - Band of Brothers - Opening Credits
Day 3 - 30 Day TV Challenge
I think this theme song artfully embodies everything our troops went through in World War II, and perhaps even what they go through today. It's heroic and glorious, yet deeply sorrowful. It may sound cheesy, but listening to this song makes me think of brotherhood. I guess that's probably what the composers were going for!
I think this theme song artfully embodies everything our troops went through in World War II, and perhaps even what they go through today. It's heroic and glorious, yet deeply sorrowful. It may sound cheesy, but listening to this song makes me think of brotherhood. I guess that's probably what the composers were going for!
Wednesday, August 3, 2011
My Least Favorite Show - Fear Factor - Bad Haircut
Day 2 - 30 Day TV Challenge
I hate, hate, HATED Fear Factor! Did they ever actually do anything scary? As far as I can tell, all they did was dumb or gross stunts to win money. P.S. I don't consider sitting in a box with spiders or snakes particularly frightening, and I hate spiders! Plus, it doesn't take any real courage to eat a bug, especially if it's for money. This retarded show should have been called Nasty Factor, or Idiot Factor.
I hate, hate, HATED Fear Factor! Did they ever actually do anything scary? As far as I can tell, all they did was dumb or gross stunts to win money. P.S. I don't consider sitting in a box with spiders or snakes particularly frightening, and I hate spiders! Plus, it doesn't take any real courage to eat a bug, especially if it's for money. This retarded show should have been called Nasty Factor, or Idiot Factor.
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