Netflix, what are you thinking?

So I'm browsing MSN the other day and I notice this annoying inline ad they have running. At a glance, I see it's for Netflix. Like I said, I glanced at it, thinking, oh... they're using grandparents to advertise for--WTF?! Grandma's got leprosy, and Grandpa's trying to tongue her ear... this is not going to entice me to rent movies...

Yeah, Netflix has this ad campaign where movie characters come to your house. I'm assuming these two represent the zombie movie. But Netflix needs to do some Zombie research. Zombies aren't happy to see you. Ever. And if an old person becomes a zombie, they have to be missing a significant amount of flesh, hair, or at least have a disgusting pus-dripping wound. They shouldn't look like you just caught them making out at the door. You be the judge...

Daily Magic...

Here's why I love the arts. They can happen anywhere, anytime, and they can make a Phil Collins song sound good. Naturally 7 goes a capella on a Paris metro for your enjoyment. Also, check out the archetypal Frenchman in the black coat throughout the video. You can almost read his thoughts: "Who eez zees bleck man? Whah must he seeng so loudly? Americans..."

Inspiration for those who need it...

All right. I'm a pretty big fan of boxing, MMA, etc. I know a lot of people are turned off by the brutality. BUT...

I have a few friends going through some rough issues healthwise, and I post this here for inspiration. Sakuraba goes through absolute Hell in the first half of this fight. He's almost lifeless. He's getting his ass handed to him, taking punch after punch. Midway through, something happens. He makes it through. Then he fights back. Then he gets the other guy to give up. Awesome. Dad, John, Steve, and everyone else fighting the good fight: Never stop fighting.

It's a good thing

Yep. Swamped over here, and that's a good thing. Lotsa web stuff to do for clients, and a couple of deadlines coming up on really important book contests. I'll give you more details when it's up and away, but it's been a fun experiment. I know I've neglected ChimPod lately. New songs coming soon, and maybe some Oscar discussion? Readers, send kind thoughts to my Dad (my most loyal reader!). He's going in to surgery tomorrow. It'll all be fine, but kind thoughts never hurt! Love you Dad!