As you probably know, I have a rather unhealthy fascination with The Rock-afire Explosion — the animatronic animal band that would play and entertain at the now defunct Showbiz Pizza chain. I’ve written before about how some collectors have been scavenging Rock-afire parts to build their own set-ups in their basements, and then programming them […]
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Jesus Made My Pickle Glow
I gotta tell you, bothers and sisters, I was feeling mighty low today. But then, Grandpa John whipped out his ugly pickle, put it into a homemade pickle sling and demonstrated the power of Christ. Believe me, friends, Grandpa John says it and I know it’s true: With the electric power of the Lord in […]
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“Dude… Batman Blew Up My Car!”
Going to see The Dark Knight this weekend? Well, here’s a scene you WON’T see in the movie! Ever wonder about the poor innocent bystanders whose personal property is destroyed in these summer action thrillers? Well, watch the disturbing aftermath when Batman totally effs up this poor guy’s car!
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Meet George Bush or Runaway Crying? (Choose the Second Option)
In a Little League photo-op (“Tee Ball on the South Lawn”) gone awry, a young female player was called up to shake the mighty hand of our fearless president, but instead she decided that she’d rather just panic, cry, and then ran far far away from Bush. Honestly, I’d do the same. But with more […]
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Leanne the Fashion Assassin
Did you catch lat night’s first episode of Project Runway? If not, don’t worry: Portlander Leanne Marshall did great! She made it through her challenge with flying colors. Check out the first part of the show introducing the competitors, when Leanne talks about the other designers underestimating her because she’s coming from PDX. Leanne, kick […]
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Gary Busey… YOU’RE BRILLIANT!
Our series of videos that proves once and for all that Gary Busey is BRILLIANT continues with these new commercials for Gotvmail, in which Busey also proves once and for all that his head contains the greatest brain God has ever placed in a noggin. BEHOLD THE BRILLIANCE! AND THIS! OMIGOD, and there are so […]
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Punch Line
The Dark Knight‘s All About Heath Ledger’s Joker.
Ostensibly, The Dark Knight‘s a Batman movie—but it’s all about Heath Ledger’s Joker.
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Oh, Hello MTV.
MTV Music Videos MTV Shows Entertainment News Like we previously posted, MTV did indeed come to Portland. And, well, it’s decent. I sort of expected Jesse Camp to VJ the report, but instead the clip is pretty entertaining as they cover a wide variety of bands–from the basement scene to Colin Meloy–in a tasteful manner. […]
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It’s on TV Tonight!
So if you happen to receive the G4 network— the gaming network that also broadcasts such fantastic shows as Ninja Warrior and Unbeatable Banzuke — you may or may not want to tune in tonight for the debut episode of what’s sure to be one of the most controversial shows of the year, HURL. As […]
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On the Use of Rats to Acquire Free Food
It was through sheer audacity, cleverness and skill that I was able to procure the job as the Mercury‘s food editor. As such, I am not only eating for free, but getting paid to do it. All that’s required of me is that I write a few lines of, what one fan of my Last […]
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DVD Review: The X-Files: Revelations.
Hey, remember The X-Files? No? Can’t blame you! But six years after it went off the air–and eight years after it was worth watching–The X-Files is headed for a resurrection of sorts, with The X-Files: I Want to Believe hitting theaters on July 25. The X-Files: Revelations–a two-DVD set collecting eight “essential” episodes of the […]
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Absolut Galifianakis: The Final Chapter!
Regular Blogtownies already know I am perversely attracted to comedian Zach Galifiankis and in particular his Absolut Vodka trilogy made with the comic team of Tim and Eric. For a refresher course check out the hilarious PART ONE, and then the equally hilarious PART TWO. And finally, with today’s video, the trilogy is complete. The […]