Girl: So what have you been doing for money since you lost your job?
Me: Sucking dick on the corner for money.
Girl: Does it pay well?
Me: Not at all I have to make up for it on volume.
Girl: You get a lot of customers?
Me: Nope. That's why I have to advertise on craigs list... I used a pictur if you to advertise. I hope you don't mind.
Girl: So what happens when you show up istead of a 5 foot tall Red head?
Me: More that half of the customers still pay me and my only cost is mouthwash and knee pads. it really is a quite lucrative job.
Girl: ...
Me: What?
Girl: This conversation is going on your blog isn't it.
Me: I'm opening up my internet as we speak.
Thursday, January 27, 2011
Why do people ask me questions?
G: What do guys look for in a girl.
Me: Well it depends, if you if you are talking about a random hook up than consent, but if you are talking about a long term relationship than guys are really only looking for 2 things...
G: Well???
Me: A pal...a buddy, a friend that you know will be there for you no matter what.
G: and the other thing?
Me: cup his balls when he cums... although that might just be me.
G: You're an ass.
Me: but I'm funny.
Me: Well it depends, if you if you are talking about a random hook up than consent, but if you are talking about a long term relationship than guys are really only looking for 2 things...
G: Well???
Me: A pal...a buddy, a friend that you know will be there for you no matter what.
G: and the other thing?
Me: cup his balls when he cums... although that might just be me.
G: You're an ass.
Me: but I'm funny.
The Cape Vs Young Justice
I don’t like to judge a TV show till I have seen at least 3 episodes and when I realized that I would catch the third episode of The Cape and the third episode of Young Justice the same week it just seemed natural to compare both shows. On the one hand you have a live action show on a major network that is an original concept… or is at least supposed to be an original concept. On the other hand you have Young Justice not only does it have the source material of a DC Comic that ran for over 50 issues but can be viewed as just the newest in a series of cartoons that have all spun of from the 1990’s Batman Animated Series. Other great cartoons would include Batman Beyond, Justice League, Superman, Justice league Unlimited and Static Shock. (Before anyone harasses me and says they are not spin offs I am referring to the fact that Batman’s success caused a surge in DC cartoons to be created. All of who seem to share a cohesive universe)
Now if the internet is any indication I am following the crowd on this in that I find Young Justice to be a better-written show. I normally hate to do that but I can’t argue with reality. The Cape is a series of highs and lows for me. I enjoy the visual elements of the show, the vanishing effects, the use of the cape as a weapon, the look of the hero and the villain are all amazing. Unfortunately the story has too many clichés, contradictions and inconsistencies. In one episode he goes from nearly dead to a master illusionist, escape artist and fighter in what seems like a crazy weekend for him. Had they made it seem like more time had passed for him I might buy it. In the three episodes I watched I came up with about a few problems I had with the story that could have easily be rewritten to make the story more believable.
Overall I don’t expect the cape last long, what is probably most disappointing is some executive is going to point to The Cape and say comic book shows don’t work. The truth is this show will fail cause of bad writing and bad writing alone. Meanwhile Young Justice is an excellent show that I hope lasts a long time. The show is slowly developing but in such a good way that you are interested. It has made some changes from the original source material but the changes to me feel like they are taking the best elements from the 80’s Teen titans series, the Young Justice comic book and the current Teen Titans series and combining them in such a way that I think the story is unfolding nicely.
Speedy not joining the team yet introing him and showing images of another arrowed theme female hero leads me to believe that Arrowette will be introduced soon. This means not only is the team not complete at the end of the first episode but we are 3 episodes in and we still have not been introduced to the whole team. I think this is being done to make sure that nothing feels rushed which is my main problem with The Cape. It is sad that a cartoon geared at a younger audience is treating it’s viewers with more respect for their intelligence than a show on major network during prime time.
Now if the internet is any indication I am following the crowd on this in that I find Young Justice to be a better-written show. I normally hate to do that but I can’t argue with reality. The Cape is a series of highs and lows for me. I enjoy the visual elements of the show, the vanishing effects, the use of the cape as a weapon, the look of the hero and the villain are all amazing. Unfortunately the story has too many clichés, contradictions and inconsistencies. In one episode he goes from nearly dead to a master illusionist, escape artist and fighter in what seems like a crazy weekend for him. Had they made it seem like more time had passed for him I might buy it. In the three episodes I watched I came up with about a few problems I had with the story that could have easily be rewritten to make the story more believable.
- If he is some sort of former military badass why not use guns. One of the key things about classic heroes is they don’t kill and I get that the Cape is supposed to follow that thread but all I keep thinking is if this is a former soldier and a former cop why the hell doesn’t he use a gun.
- Why is he working with criminals and why are the criminals working with him. The circus of crime is cool and all but I don’t get why they are working together. Supposedly it was cause of The Capes access but the security would change after the first few robberies why does the circus keep him around?
- If you were betrayed by your best friend wouldn’t you watch him. See if he tries to do anything shady to your family.
- Why reveal yourself as The Cape only to your son. Now anyone he tells about “The Cape” is going to think he is crazy.
- Why trust Orwell at all she got you screwed over and doesn’t trust you enough not to tell you her name when she knows everything about you. (And writers it’s not going to be a surprise when you reveal that Orwell is related to Chess, probably his daughter. Unless the writers change it at the last minute cause everyone already figured it out.)
- How is he learning everything so fast? It seems like he becomes a master knife catcher in like an afternoon. I will admit the scene was funny just not believable.
Overall I don’t expect the cape last long, what is probably most disappointing is some executive is going to point to The Cape and say comic book shows don’t work. The truth is this show will fail cause of bad writing and bad writing alone. Meanwhile Young Justice is an excellent show that I hope lasts a long time. The show is slowly developing but in such a good way that you are interested. It has made some changes from the original source material but the changes to me feel like they are taking the best elements from the 80’s Teen titans series, the Young Justice comic book and the current Teen Titans series and combining them in such a way that I think the story is unfolding nicely.
Speedy not joining the team yet introing him and showing images of another arrowed theme female hero leads me to believe that Arrowette will be introduced soon. This means not only is the team not complete at the end of the first episode but we are 3 episodes in and we still have not been introduced to the whole team. I think this is being done to make sure that nothing feels rushed which is my main problem with The Cape. It is sad that a cartoon geared at a younger audience is treating it’s viewers with more respect for their intelligence than a show on major network during prime time.
I owe JP
So I asked my bud JP to shovel for me while I was vacationing and told him I would pay him. After I saw the weather for the next few days.
Me: I am going to have to make you food when I get back! Anything you want in particular?
JP: Steak stuffed with lobster?
Me: That will be an experiment but I can try.
JP: or just steak and lobster... or just steak... or just lobster. lol.
Me: Ok I'll make you surf and turf.
JP: Am I still getting paid or just dinner?
Me: You are getting both. I heard we are getting a lot of snow.
JP: Are you in PR Yet?
Me: Yeah I am here.
JP: Nice... And I hate U. It's warm and beautiful there isn't it... It's cold and ugly here.
Me: No it's freezing. It's practically snowing.
JP: Mentirosa!
Me: I might be.
I have great friends.
Me: I am going to have to make you food when I get back! Anything you want in particular?
JP: Steak stuffed with lobster?
Me: That will be an experiment but I can try.
JP: or just steak and lobster... or just steak... or just lobster. lol.
Me: Ok I'll make you surf and turf.
JP: Am I still getting paid or just dinner?
Me: You are getting both. I heard we are getting a lot of snow.
JP: Are you in PR Yet?
Me: Yeah I am here.
JP: Nice... And I hate U. It's warm and beautiful there isn't it... It's cold and ugly here.
Me: No it's freezing. It's practically snowing.
JP: Mentirosa!
Me: I might be.
I have great friends.
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Comic Review 1-13-11
Here are some more books I picked up recently. Sorry I took longer to write this one than I intended. Too many snow storms this year.
The Amazing Spider-Man #651
http://marvel.com/comic_books/issue/30326/amazing_spider-man_1999_651
Initial impression from cover: Ok, on the cover to issue 650 Spiderman’s costume is black and red but inside the book it’s black and green I was thinking this might be something to do with power setting because of the electronics involved but so far it looks like Web-Head’s new costume is black and green. The cover though is a decent one and I am intrigued by the new Hobgoblin.
After Reading: I really am enjoying this book; it finds the balance of what I look for in a story. I know as much about Spiderman as I know about Peter Parker. To me that is the key. I have to care not only about what is going on with Spidey as I do the man underneath and to see him coming out on top makes me happy. If I had any one complaint and it is a minor one is I’m not a big fan of the art, specifically the coloring. I feel like there are certain effects that look amazing on a computer screen that do not look quite right to me in print. I may see about picking up a digital copy to see it that is the case. I freely admit I am nitpicking at what I think is a good book and if the stories continue to be good I will continue to follow Spider man. Something I haven’t done in years.
Note: So the coloring issue is a side effect of the costumes sonic abilities it seems to have 3 modes Green is for invisible Red is for when it is scrambling sonic attacks and white seems to be off.
Batgirl #17
http://www.dccomics.com/dccomics/comics/?cm=16597
Initial impression from cover: DC is doing a special series of pin up covers this month so it’s hard to rate the covers.
After Reading: This is a fun story and one of the things I think comics in general have been missing for years. The new Robin in everything I have seen is an arrogant jerk. In Batgirl #17 they have taken a step to humanizing him and basically show he is not a monster just has never had a chance to be a child. In every other story of robin I want to strangle the little punk but now I feel bad for him. Which makes this a good story. It evokes an emotional response.
Booster Gold #40 (minor Spoiler about end of book)
http://www.dccomics.com/dccomics/comics/?cm=16629
Initial impression from cover: DC’s Pin up covers strike again.
After Reading: This was a mediocre issue to me. It might be because most of the story is just a recap of his origin and a set up for an upcoming story line. I wouldn’t say it’s a bad story but there was nothing really new in it except for the scene at the end of the book where Rip hunter tasers Booster because he needs to be arrested in the future for his crimes.
Doc Savage #10
http://www.dccomics.com/dccomics/comics/?cm=16653
Initial impression from cover: oh look another pin up cover.
After Reading: this story is completely stand alone but none the less very enjoyable and kind of tells new readers just how amazing Doc. Savage is. One of the problems I’ve had with this series is that it feels all over the place. This flashback takes a look at Doc Savage in a war setting where his p
Red Robin #19
http://www.dccomics.com/dccomics/comics/?cm=16595
Initial impression from cover: Guess what DC did here… another pin up cover.
After Reading: I have been really enjoying the Red Robin series but than again I have been a long time fan of Fabian Nicieza and I think Tim Drake is a very interesting character. I mean Drake ha been a detective since he was 12 and now that he is becoming a hero in his own right I like how he has developed.
This issue takes place in a virtual reality and you can see artist Marcus To had a lot of fun with it and I really enjoyed some of the little nuances that he hid in some over the top imaging, like the use of binary code as a rope that was tying up Red Robin. Overall I would highly recommend picking up Red Robin.
Widow Maker #3 of 4
http://marvel.com/comic_books/issue/37889/widow_maker_2010_3
Initial impression from cover: I hate the cover. I feel it’s not that great a piece of art but on top of that it tells you nothing about the story just 3 members of the cast. Black Widow, Hawkeye and Mockingbird. If I did not enjoy the characters so much I would not have picked up the book.
After Reading: I am very disappointed in this series so far, which is sad cause I enjoy all the characters and really enjoyed the Hawkeye & Mockingbird mini series. It seems to me like no one knows what to do with Hawkeye and Mockingbird but they know they should do something. Skip this series.
Look these are all my opinions if you agree with me fine. If you don’t that’s fine to, I’m just trying to steer people who like the kind of books I do to some good books and away from bad ones.
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