Oh, no… It’s getting a little nippy out. Not a good time to start turtling.
Mr. Fuller (The Stripper), from New Girl (Season 1, Ep. 10 - “The Story of 50”)
Just dawned on me that the stuff should be called Teethpaste. You don’t apply it to just one tooth.
Joe Dubstyle

BOSS (Season 1, Ep. 7 - "Stasis")

  • KANE: I need your help with something.
  • KITTY: Yes, sir.
  • KANE: Something I'm having a little trouble understanding. This morning we were approached by Alderman Ross. He offered his help in bringing the council back to work.
  • KITTY: That's good news, sir.
  • KANE: He did so because he's under the impression I'm stepping down... from office. (beat) I only told you.
  • KITTY: (blanches) Sir--
  • KANE: Sit down.
  • Kitty sits.
  • KANE: I’ve asked you before, “Do you know who the fuck I am?” (beat) Right now, at this moment, I am the angel of fucking death for you. And the next few minutes are going to feel like perdition itself if you don’t tell me what I need to know.
  • Kitty's dumbfounded, speechless.
  • KANE: Nod.
  • Kitty nods.

Off The Menu: Mallo Cups

Back in the day, I had a friend on my street who bought these cavity bombs by the case just to collect the “Play Money” point cards inside, which he’d mail in to Boyer for chintzy prizes… or more Mallo Cups.

Me, I preferred Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups (half of my ritual candy-tandem purchase with Snickers, which I still occasionally go for when I’m jonesing for a choco-fix).
Mallo Cups with Play Money point card
Just looking at the packaging makes what’s left of my natural teeth hurt.

ESPN Chicago: Chicago Cubs Great Ron Santo Elected To Baseball Hall Of Fame

About effin’ time.

Bravo, Golden Era committee. Shame on the Baseball Writers of America for sitting on their votes all these years.

1960s photo of Chicago Cubs (now Hall of Famer) Ron Santo.
That’s right— Hall of Famer Ron Santo. Long overdue.

Hoxton Street Monster Supplies

Serving an apparent though not visibly obvious (to the unsuspecting mortal, human eye, that is) need.

What we don’t know or see can’t hurt us, though, right?

Right…? (via)

Photo of a can of Heebie Geebies (chewy candies), from Hoxton Street Monster Supplies, in London. (Photo: Hoxton Street Monster Supplies)

Induces an immediate, tangible and most marvellous sensation of the Heebie-Jeebies, quickly relieving all cases of Well-Being, Joy, Warmth and General Happiness. An agreeable substitute to the Collywobbles; may contain traces of mild peril. Contains boiled sweets and “The Heebie-Jeebies” by David Nicholls, a specially commissioned short story exclusive to Hoxton Street Monster Supplies.

Bundle of "Fang Floss," from Hoxton Street Monster Supplies, in London (Image: Hoxton Street Monster Supplies)

Our marvellously strong Fang Floss is invaluable in cleaning where traditional sticks and brushes can’t reach, removing all common forms of fang-matter, including: brains, gore, bones, viscera, entrails, seaweed, toffee, and much more. Ideal for the 21st Century monster who believes chomping through flesh and bone shouldn’t have to put a crimp on post-mauling socialising. This spool can be carried easily in a pocket or a pouch, leaving both hands free to floss.

(Images: Hoxton Street Monster Supplies)

Stormblog

Chock-full-of-info blog for screenwriting consultants and script coverage service Coverage, Ink, who just announced the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place winners in their 2011 Writers on the Storm Screenwriting Contest.

Okay, so you’re too late for this go-around. But if you’ve got that next great screenplay in you, or if that last draft is in various stages of creative disrepair and abandonment in your real or virtual desk drawer, maybe it’s time to dust it off and work it into fighting shape for WOTS 2012, which is around the corner.

In the meantime, consider submitting that or any script to CI for analysis. Reasonable, competitive rates, as well as insightful, constructive commentary… if I do say so myself. [Full disclosure: I’m one of their analysts— so request JT if you’re so inclined].

All right, enough shilling. We now return you to your regularly scheduled procrastination…

Occuprint

A growing collection of posters from the Occupy movement. Unlike the Tea Party, it’s nice to see we have artistic talent at work for the cause… and that we can spell. (via)

"The Beginning is Near," one of many works of poster art for the Occupy Movement, from Occuprint. Image features a large bull roped into submission. (Artwork by Alexandra Clotfelter, from Savannah, GA)
“The Beginning is Near” Artist: Alexandra Clotfelter

"What Part of Majority Don't You Understand?" one of many works of poster art for the Occupy Movement, from Occuprint. Image features "99%" made up of people silhouettes. (Artwork by Noah Scalin, from Richmond, VA)
“What Part of Majority Don’t You Understand?” Artist: Noah Scalin

Altered States Movie Trailer

The other sci-fi film of any import in 1980 (the first being a little movie called The Empire Strikes Back). If anything, its psyche-bending, peyote and pure science mashup heightened the genre.

This and Tommy were my fledgling filmmaking mind’s intro to visually idiosyncratic director Ken Russell, who passed on to the great sensory deprivation tank in the sky last week.

“Thxgiving” - © Matt Wuerker (via) Wuerker’s quickly becoming one of my favorite editorial cart— Oh, hold on… my phone’s ringing… Look, I’m going to have to take this, so…

“Thxgiving” - © Matt Wuerker (via)

Wuerker’s quickly becoming one of my favorite editorial cart— Oh, hold on… my phone’s ringing… Look, I’m going to have to take this, so…