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"Having said that, if a print shop doesn't want to print it for you, show them this: I give you permission to make one printed copy of Memories of the Future, Volume One, for personal, non-commercial use."
will that really work?? *feels stupid for asking...*
Commented Oct 14, 2009 on PDF version of Memories of the Future Volume One available now at WWdN: In Exile
PDF version of Memories of the Future Volume One available now
Before I get to the "Hey, I released Memories as a PDF because you asked for it" portion of this post, I wanted to share some early feedback on Memories of the Future Volume One: "@wilw's MEMORIES OF THE FUTURE is my TNG DVD commentary of choice. Fun and funny and a blast to read all around. nic...
yeah i am just getting over the flu myself. i, too, haven't been that sick or felt that bad in probably a decade. it gav me weird flashbacks of being a kid and being sick and staying home from school, which was nice and nostalgic and all, but not something i wanted to return to now.
Commented Sep 15, 2009 on Behind the rabbit? It IS the rabbit. at WWdN: In Exile
Behind the rabbit? It IS the rabbit.
I'm slowly but surely clawing my way back into the land of the living with the relentless determination and singular sense of purpose that can only be found in a recently reanimated corpse on a quest for brains. It's appropriate, because I feel very much like I'd imagine the recently-deceased wo...
*sad grown* is there ANY way possible for us poor saps who cannot attend to get these awesome goodies???!! pretty pretty PRETTY PLEASE?? *batting my eyelashes*
Commented Sep 2, 2009 on it's the final countdown (to PAX 2009) at WWdN: In Exile
it's the final countdown (to PAX 2009)
(Larger version and a couple other pictures at Flickr.)
wow, i didn't say anything before for just that reason, i didn't think a simple "I'm so sorry, Wil" would make any difference. so let me do that now and hope it is not too late and it might still offer some condolences :
I am so so sorry, Wil. I know Ferris meant a lot to you and your family. You will all be in my thoughts.
Commented Aug 25, 2009 on i can't think of a title, so i'll just say thank you at WWdN: In Exile
i can't think of a title, so i'll just say thank you
I once had a terrible case of the flu. In addition to the body aches and chills and stuff, I was puking my brains out all over the place all the time. The worst part of it was that it would happen with no warning; one second I was fine, and then I'd suddenly feel my stomach turn, and I'd be thro...
Your shirt is so '80s-rific. i think my brother had one almost identical to it.
Commented Aug 21, 2009 on i never did national network tv interviews later on in life like the ones i did when i was twelve at WWdN: In Exile
i never did national network tv interviews later on in life like the ones i did when i was twelve
When we filmed Stand By Me, none of us knew it was going to be the huge success that it became. None of us expected it to be part of that 50s revival that was so much fun in the mid-80s, and none of us knew that it would essentially launch all of our acting careers. But I think that, if you aske...
Many happy returns of the day.
"I'm picking out a thermos for you...
Not an ordinary thermos, for yooou!"
Commented Jul 29, 2009 on ah, to be young again, and also a robot at WWdN: In Exile
ah, to be young again, and also a robot
I'm 37! I'm not old. Also: Happy birthday to me!
yes, that brightened up my otherwise boring, dreary day. i laughed till i cried. ah it's the simple things that bring us the most joy sometimes.
Commented Jul 17, 2009 on the great retweeting madness of 2009 at WWdN: In Exile
the great retweeting madness of 2009
Read in reverse order for maximum silliness and WTFosity. Maybe it's just me, but this was the hardest I've laughed in a long time. Thanks, Gabe.
well, at least he is apologizing to someone. and in an appropriate place as well. apology NOT accepted, however.
Commented Jul 2, 2009 on more than meets the eye at WWdN: In Exile
more than meets the eye
Yesterday, I went to the dentist, and while I was waiting, I picked up a copy of Highlights (because that's what you do when you're at the dentist, whether you're 6 or 36.) I went directly to the hidden pictures page, confirmed that, yes, children are still circling the hidden pictures and they ...
ah, yes. but, pigeons? or DOVES?!
Commented Jun 23, 2009 on LEVERAGE: day five at WWdN: In Exile
LEVERAGE: day five
"It is with a heavy heart that we bid farewell to Wil Wheaton," the assistant director said. I threw my hands up in the air and yelled into the sky: "NOOOOOOO!!!" I sadly rode back in the van to base camp, packed up my stuff, said my goodbyes, and took my time walking through downtown back to my...
was your "NOOOOOOO!!" that of a Darth Vader a la end of Episode 3, more of a Calculon type, or perhaps reminiscent of the many, many "NOOOOO!"'s from the Wolverine Origins movie? i need to know this in order to get a clear mental image.
Commented Jun 23, 2009 on LEVERAGE: day five at WWdN: In Exile
LEVERAGE: day five
"It is with a heavy heart that we bid farewell to Wil Wheaton," the assistant director said. I threw my hands up in the air and yelled into the sky: "NOOOOOOO!!!" I sadly rode back in the van to base camp, packed up my stuff, said my goodbyes, and took my time walking through downtown back to my...
poor bastard. i'm gonna start following him and retweet everything he tweets. i'm feeling charitible.
Commented Jun 5, 2009 on warning: contains satire, commentary, potty mouth. at WWdN: In Exile
warning: contains satire, commentary, potty mouth.
My friend @ShaneNickerson wins at the internet. If you don't see video, try this link-o-matic click-ro-trocker right here.
EPIC WIN.
Commented May 13, 2009 on wilco (the stream) happens at WWdN: In Exile
wilco (the stream) happens
I just got this e-mail from Wilco HQ: Well, we made it nearly a month with copies of Wilco (the album) floating around out there before it leaked. Pretty impressive restraint in this day and age. But the inevitable happened last night. Since we know you're curious and probably have better thing...
i. couldn't. agree. more.
i was having a discussion earlier today with a pal about when it became "cool" to be geeky, and why i still feel like an outcast if it's so cool.
the answer is pretty much perfectly explained in this article. GEEKS UNITE! SOLIDARITY, BROTHER!
Commented May 12, 2009 on regarding the difference between embracing and exploiting geek culture at WWdN: In Exile
regarding the difference between embracing and exploiting geek culture
I've gotten a ton of criticism from people about the I Am a Geek video that launched yesterday, and I feel the need to respond to it. After watching the video yesterday, I was impressed by the production values, and I thought it was really awesome that it was just one small part of a larger proj...
i. couldn't. agree. more.
i was just having a discussion with a pal earlier today, asking when it became "cool" to be a geek? and why i still feel like an outcast if it's so cool.
the answer is spelling out perfectly in this article. GEEKS UNITE!! SOLIDARITY, BROTHER!!
Commented May 12, 2009 on regarding the difference between embracing and exploiting geek culture at WWdN: In Exile
regarding the difference between embracing and exploiting geek culture
I've gotten a ton of criticism from people about the I Am a Geek video that launched yesterday, and I feel the need to respond to it. After watching the video yesterday, I was impressed by the production values, and I thought it was really awesome that it was just one small part of a larger proj...
hmm. well. ok, i trust your judgement, damnit, so i'm un-boycotting. i was not going to see it, as to me it gave off heavy "teen-drama" vibes, much like (i believe) Nerdist called it "Star Trek 90210".
but ok. you win. i'm going to see it. and i'm pumped again. :D THANK YOU for getting me excited about this all over again. :D :D :D
Commented May 6, 2009 on If all reboots were done this well, we geeks would never worry about reboots. at WWdN: In Exile
If all reboots were done this well, we geeks would never worry about reboots.
Between work and meetings, I'll be AFK for most of today, but this is important enough to warrant its own quick entry until I can write something more in-depth later today: I went with Chris Hardwick and his girlfriend to see Star Trek last night. Speaking both as a member of the Star Trek famil...
"If I wanted to see young, attractive people do things, I'd go watch sports."
MAH HA HA! yep. or turn on a tv to any channel.
Commented May 6, 2009 on The Onion: "Trekkies Bash New Star Trek Film As 'Fun, Watchable'" at WWdN: In Exile
The Onion: "Trekkies Bash New Star Trek Film As 'Fun, Watchable'"
Trekkies Bash New Star Trek Film As 'Fun, Watchable' This is such perfect satire, I have to believe that there are some Class 5 Trekkies writing for The Onion. To them, I say: Q'Plah!
Impressive. I enjoyed it thoroghly. WELL DONE, SIR.
About MST3K, as I have claimed for years, snarkily ragging on shit in indeed an artform, one not to be overlooked. yep.
Commented May 6, 2009 on "if you treat her right, she'll always bring you home." at WWdN: In Exile
"if you treat her right, she'll always bring you home."
On Twitter yesterday, I said, "And now, a useless fact, brought to you by 'I need a break from rewriting Encounter At Farpoint': I loved Mike Tyson's Punchout on NES." I was flooded with replies that were variations of "WTF? Rewriting Encounter at Farpoint? Why?" I can see how, lacking context, ...
nice Radiohead reference. i use that one often myself.
Commented Apr 28, 2009 on LA Daily: Miniature Golf and the Goddamn Volcano Hole at WWdN: In Exile
LA Daily: Miniature Golf and the Goddamn Volcano Hole
Having realized my own creative limitations, my contributions to the LA Daily will now be bi-weekly, instead of weekly. Let's all celebrate with this week's story, which appears to be about playing minigolf with my wife. "Fucking Pagoda hole. That was bullshit. The volcano hole will be the gre...
I will never forgive myself for missing out on the fun and magic.
:O oh dear lord, i think i see Hello Kitty riding a unicorn!! *dies inside*
Commented Apr 28, 2009 on my god, it's full of unicorns at WWdN: In Exile
my god, it's full of unicorns
A little known fact about me: I'll do just about whatever my friend Chris tells me to do, just because I want to be popular*, so a half an hour ago, when he told Twitter to go to espn.com and type the Konami code into the search box, I stopped performing life-saving CPR on a hobo and did exactly...
well, HEY!! good news: someone actually GOT IT this time!
...or did you discuss it with them beforehand?
Commented Apr 24, 2009 on hey, look, that's me! at WWdN: In Exile
hey, look, that's me!
I was really happy with my appearance on KTLA morning news earlier this week, even if the HD really showed off just how profoundly fucked up my teeth really are. If you have a minute and want to see me talking about books and technology and geek stuff, you can watch it at the LA Times Jacket Cop...
Is that the same shirt you wore to the grocery store when the cashier lady asked about it and you tried (yet failed) to talk video games with her??
P.S. way to school the anchor dudes on physics. BURN!!!!
Commented Apr 24, 2009 on hey, look, that's me! at WWdN: In Exile
hey, look, that's me!
I was really happy with my appearance on KTLA morning news earlier this week, even if the HD really showed off just how profoundly fucked up my teeth really are. If you have a minute and want to see me talking about books and technology and geek stuff, you can watch it at the LA Times Jacket Cop...
Got my shirt this morning. i am going to wear it saturday on a first date. figure i should let this fella know what he's getting into. ;D
thought you'd appreciate this info.
Commented Apr 22, 2009 on my shirt.woot fails its saving throw at WWdN: In Exile
my shirt.woot fails its saving throw
I don't know why, but Woot never e-mailed me to tell me that my shirt design was going into the Reckoning, and it slipped to number 22 when I wasn't looking. I was told that I'd get fair warning before it was in danger of being Reckoned, and I'm pretty pissed that that didn't happen. In fact, I...
ok, well maybe i won't completely write them off. ... especially if you use factoid's idea to revamp it and sell it again. .... only different. all sneaky-like.
i supremely endorse this concept.
Commented Apr 21, 2009 on my shirt.woot fails its saving throw at WWdN: In Exile
my shirt.woot fails its saving throw
I don't know why, but Woot never e-mailed me to tell me that my shirt design was going into the Reckoning, and it slipped to number 22 when I wasn't looking. I was told that I'd get fair warning before it was in danger of being Reckoned, and I'm pretty pissed that that didn't happen. In fact, I...
AH i see. I'd be pissed as well. HOWEVER, this post DID inspire me to go buy one, so perhaps there are more like me and we can save the shirt still. i hope so. that shirt rules. i even paid extra to get it TOMORROW! :D
Commented Apr 21, 2009 on my shirt.woot fails its saving throw at WWdN: In Exile
my shirt.woot fails its saving throw
I don't know why, but Woot never e-mailed me to tell me that my shirt design was going into the Reckoning, and it slipped to number 22 when I wasn't looking. I was told that I'd get fair warning before it was in danger of being Reckoned, and I'm pretty pissed that that didn't happen. In fact, I...
OK just bought mine. May be the last thing i buy from that site, since obviously, they are kinda flakey. Oh well. that's the only cool shirt they have anyways. :D
Commented Apr 20, 2009 on my shirt.woot fails its saving throw at WWdN: In Exile
my shirt.woot fails its saving throw
I don't know why, but Woot never e-mailed me to tell me that my shirt design was going into the Reckoning, and it slipped to number 22 when I wasn't looking. I was told that I'd get fair warning before it was in danger of being Reckoned, and I'm pretty pissed that that didn't happen. In fact, I...
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