Saturday, February 25, 2012

Mushroom Hats

It's not right to judge a gnome by the shape of his hat, you know
Some gnomes wear mushroom caps
And some gnomes wear cherries, red, blue and always in pairs.
But my favorite gnome caps are ones not so bizarre
Some are octagonal, some triagonal or rectangular,
But there are the simpler still cricles and squares
These simple shapes make a gnome no less a gnome
In fact, I think it makes them rather more gnomely!
You see, a gnome that is not afraid to wear his own shapes
Truly demonstrates what it means to be a gnome in the first place!
To be a gnome there is only one rule
And that rule is one that must be followed, against all ridicule.
That rule is this, and this alone:
Be who you are, let yourself be known.

Butterfree

Saturday, February 18, 2012

Time

People like to think
That time is only an idea
Invisible and intangible
But I have seen it
And I hae felt its
Cool hot grasp
Burrow into my chest
And wrench from it,
Skewing between gnarled
Sternum, my heart
Beating hardly at
Malevolence’ whim
Leaving me helpless to
Rise against this foe
Forcing me to wait,
Gasping, my lungs
Burning and dry,
For that clock
To change hands
So that I
May turn
My eyes

Friday, February 17, 2012

"Fake and Gay!"

Outside of the obvious misuse of the word "gay" there's something else that really pisses me off about the expression "fake and gay," and that would be the "if it isn't real it can't possible be funny" part. I really don't understand it at all. Why does something have to be real to be humorous? Why are all those mock iPhone text pics suddenly less humorous because the conversation was scripted and penned out as opposed to actually having taken place?

"Since this is fake, it can't possibly be humorous by relating to fault autocorrect!"
Is there just no room for fiction in our current society? Normally that would be my guess. Since we live in an era where factual information can be delivered to your scramble-egged eyes in literal seconds, maybe the interest in fictional content has diminished. The only problem with that theory is how damn popular Twilight, Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter, Star Wars, and My Little Pony are right now. They kind of fuck all around with fake not being gay.

Now you might tell me "But those franchises aren't claiming to be real. They're obviously fake so you might as well enjoy them for what they are." Why thank you, society, for that rare and thought out argument! However, you're still way off the mark, because those iPhone pics and the staged photos claim to be real just as much as World War Z supposedly actually happened. Presenting fiction under the guise of semi-realism is actually part of the art style, and judging by current trend of basing the quality of a game, comic, or movie off of just how "realistic" it is, it's the preferred style.

SO WHY ARE YOU BITCHING ABOUT IT?

Being a cartoon does not make Family Guy any less funny. In fact, I dare to say that if the situations on that show were real, they would be tremendously less funny. Actually, most of them would probably be horrific 20/20 stories that make you hate the world.

Fake isn't gay. Fake has a place in this world. Appreciate the humor for what it is, and I of all people should not be telling you this, but: Lighten up!

Thursday, February 16, 2012

Random Blog Picture Game Thing

Couldn't help it guys D: I just love cartoons too much D:


I got sixty of them. Highlight to see my answers.


Amoeba Boy - Magilla Gorilla - Dexter's Dad - Dexter's Mom - Yogi Bear - Velma - Krunk - Birdman - Jabberjaw - Foghorn Leghorn - Aku - Judy Jetson - Astro - Bugs Bunny - Taz - Wile E. Coyote - I R Baboon - Mandark - Johnny Quest - Huckleberry Hound - Porky Pig - Fred - Daphne - Space Ghost - Scooby-Doo - Ms. Bellum - The Mayor - Chicken - Fred Flintstone - He-Man - Ed - Deedee - Shaggy - Droopy - Brak - Dick Dastardly - Sheep - Wilma - Betty - Johnny Bravo - Grim - The Creeper - Dexter - Edd "Double D" - Buttercup - Bubbles - Mojo Jojo - Blossom - Samurai Jack - Elmer Fudd - Yosemite Sam - Eddy - Zorak - Barney Rubble - Booboo - Eustace - Muriel - Secret Squirrel

Saturday, February 11, 2012

Headphones Aren't to Keep Sound Out; They're So We Don't Have to Hear Your Shit


That right there is a pair of headphones. Most people are familiar with them, and if they aren't it's because they were raised in a society that seems determined to force those dinky earbuds on us in place of the true music muffs. Regardless, they serve the same purpose, so all you Bud Babies (oh, an unfortunate name) better listen up as well.

Most people who have a long commute, or just love music, really don't want to hear the annoying crap the rest of the world has to say. Reading a book on the bus and being jabbed out of fantasy by some moron who feels that it is his moral duty to save you from the relentless boredom that brought you to the book in the first place is perhaps one of the single most annoying instances of having to live I have experienced. Thankfully a trusty pair of headphones lets the world know: "Hey, I'm in my own little world over here because you all suck. Leave me alone."

"No, I won't tell you what I'm reading."
Unfortunately it has recently been brought to my attention that headphones, despite being a sacred artifact for the socially uninitiated, creates a whole new breed of douchebag. The kind that think that if they can't hear the world, the world can't hear them. So obviously it's okay for them to scream "BABY BABY BABY NO!" louder than a cat in heat getting drilled by a horse.

What part of "headphones" means "public tolerance enhancer?" Headphones weren't invented to drown out the idiocy of the world (despite what I've stated above); they were invented so innocent civilians didn't have to be subjected to the monkey screeches blasting out of the boombox propped up beside your stupid face.

Seriously, turn the volume down.

An Unfortunate Man Uses A Public Bathroom

Ugh
I hate using these
They’re always so dark and dirty
But I’ve really gotta go
I knew I should’a gone before we left
Now I look like some jerk
No, it’ll be fine
People use these all the time
This one isn’t too bad
Actually, the lighting is nice
And the tiles are clean
And…
Holy crap!
That goatee is longer than my arm!
And those eyebrows!
Those horrible, horrible-
No
Just look away
Oh god, he’s gonna kill me
Keep looking forward
Keep looking forward
Oh man
Why did that tile feel so sticky?
That shouldn’t be sticky
What if someone vomited?
What if I just stepped in piss?
Just don’t think about it
It was some soap
Yeah
Just some soap
What if my foot smells like piss?
Nope!
No.
Just go in the stall
Everything will be better in the stall
Not that stall
I’ll just hang my coat here
What if there’s gum here?
That’s so gross
Who would do that?
Alright, now we’re ready to-
Aw man
Someone’s in that stall
Why do they have to be there now?
Awwwww Maaaaannnnnn
I hope they’re almost done
They just sat down
What if they’re waiting for me to finish?
What if we’re stuck here forever, waiting?
I’m gonna die here!
His pants aren’t pushed down very far.
Are mine too far?
Does he think it’s weird how far down they are?
Is it weird?
No
What’s weird is thinking about it
Why would I even do that?
Ugh, he’s blowing his nose
How can you blow your nose on the toilet?
Whatever
Maybe if I just look away I can forget he’s there
Hm hm hmmmmm
La laa…
Lookin’ over here
I wonder how handicap people use the bars
Do they need to hold themselves on the toilet?
Does it make me a bad person for coming in here?
What if a handicap guy has to crap?
Does autism count as a bathroom handicap?
What’s that noise
Is someone gonna kill me?
Oh
Silly me
Just the lights
Oh crap
That noise totally came from me
The dude there is gonna be disturbed
He’ll think I’m weird
No, this is the bathroom
Those noises are allowed
Is burping allowed?
He’s shuffling his feet
He thinks I’m weird
Oh man
What if the smell sticks to me?
Everyone’s gonna think I’m gross
I should shower when I get home
I bet there’s a hot girl out there
One from school
She’ll tell everyone I’m gross
I have to make sure I don’t stink
Hope nobody needs this paper later
Two rolls outta do it
Woah!
Why did that flush?
I wasn’t done!
It did it again!
Oh no
I broke the flusher
They’re gnna arrest me
Oh man
Oh man
How does this thing work anyways
That little light?
How does it know?
Is it a camera?
Maybe it goes to a room where they push a flush button
Creepy button guy
I think I’m done here
….
So now it won’t flush?
I’ll just stick my hand over that for a minute
There we go!
Okay, gotta go now
Finally outta here
Just gotta wash my hands
Oh boy! Foam soap!
A couple extra squirts won’t hurt
Ha, it’s a mountain
Quick rinse
Not that quick
Who sets these timers?
Who can wash their hands that fast?
Whatever
No paper towels
No problem
Just wipe off my pants
All good
The nightmare is over
Oh, hey, it’s Chloe!
She smiles
She’s coming over
Wait
Now she’s frowning.
“What’s that smell?”

Thursday, February 9, 2012

Welcome to the Universe: The Mushroom Kingdom Lies Beneath Hyrule

Everybody likes to imagine their greatest heroes going toe-to-toe for whatever reason. Ryu and Wolverine, Darth Vader and Siegfried, Donald Duck and Cloud Strife, Mighty Mouse and Superman the list just goes on and on until eventually video game nerds

Monday, February 6, 2012

Sweet, Sweet Sixteen

In 1996 a pair of magical games launched in the Land of the Rising Sun, a pair of games that would alter the course of the gaming industry, and anime, for nearly a decade and continue to make itself felt for more than fifteen years, inspiring creative minds and corporate fat cats to this day. Of course, I'm sure most of you have already figured what it is I'm babbling on about.

Close, but no Chimchar.
But there's still twenty-one days until the franchise hits its birthday. Oh no, I'm here to let you all in on a secret bigger than the franchise, bigger than the industry, bigger than life itself. Today, on February 6th, 2012, ten months and fifteen days before the apocalypse, we have gathered together here to celebrate the final birthday of a single mon with the power to change the world, who has gone on a long and winding spiritual journey to find the inner piece he needed to use that power for good. Today we celebrate the sixteenth birthday of our dearest friend, our most frightful foe, and our fellow brother-in-arms... Today is the anniversary of a day upon which the first and last of an army was born... Today is the day where we certainly hope he doesn't develop the typical hormonal outbursts that happen to guys his age, because Arceus help us all if he does. Today is the sixteenth birthday of... Mewtwo!

"What do you mean this isn't my birthday suit?"
That's right! On this day sixteen years ago the greatest Pokemon and Pokemon Trainer was born to the world  in a mansion on the shores of sandy Cinnabar Island. Don't believe me? Well I've got his birth certificate.


So now that all you non-believers feel like a bunch of Snubbull, I hope you pay your due respects. To celebrate the day, here's some cool pictures I found in Mewtwo's baby book. Wasn't he just the cutest?



Saturday, February 4, 2012

Angel


Whoa!
I think I've just seen an angel
She walked past the door
And the entire hall began to glow
Bright as the sun
...I think she's made a believer of me
Because there's just no way
She was not divine
Maybe if I pray
I can see her once more
But not in a dream
Not in a vision
Not in a memory
But infront of me
Because there's almost no way
Such beauty
Could be
Real