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Google is making a huge and annoying mistake.
I like Google Plus. Some of the smartest people I've ever read are on Google Plus, and the Hangout is amazing. But Google is doing everything it can to force Google Plus on everyone, and it's pissing me off. Yesterday, I tried to like a video on YouTube. I wasn't signed in to my Google Plus acco...
So, I went from this buddy cop show, to clicking on a related video called Electra Woman and Dyna Girl, to a bunch of shows that Sid and Marty Krofft made:
http://youtu.be/nmNqaxpk-jw
Wow.
If Robocop was a bad 80s sit-com
I am easily amused, so earlier today, when my brain said, "You know what would be funny? If there was a Robocop sit-com, where he was always screwing up. Every time he did something, the other officers would put their hands on their hips, cock their heads to one side, and do this sing-songy "Rob...
Yeah, Felicia had some free time last year right before the Whedon/Abrams panel so we went out and about outside the Con. Some were very gracious, while others placed themselves between her and our destinations. I was there and did not mind being the a-hole that pulled her away, otherwise, who knows what could have happened. Unfortunately, you really need some sort of buddy system, being in the public eye as you are, when at these things.
if you cut me, i will bleed
Pretty much all of Comicon was awesome. However, there was one thing that was decidedly not awesome, and though I had initially decided not to talk about it in public, it's bothered me since it happened, so I wrote about it on G+ earlier today. I'm cross posting it here, though, because it's imp...
edgar added a favorite at WWdN: In Exile
Jul 25, 2011
Winona Ryder called, she wants her shoplifting back!
merry smurfin' smurfmas, mothersmurfers
This is crying out for a caption. I'll choose my favorite, and send something neat* to whoever writes it. Submissions open throughout the weekend, one per person, and can only be left as comments here (it's too difficult to track on Twitter or via e-mail). *definition of 'neat' will be at my s...
Snow White reboot... without Joss Whedon.
merry smurfin' smurfmas, mothersmurfers
This is crying out for a caption. I'll choose my favorite, and send something neat* to whoever writes it. Submissions open throughout the weekend, one per person, and can only be left as comments here (it's too difficult to track on Twitter or via e-mail). *definition of 'neat' will be at my s...
Wheaton Taxidermy in Wheaton, IL now has more than action squirrels... BUY YOURS NOW!
merry smurfin' smurfmas, mothersmurfers
This is crying out for a caption. I'll choose my favorite, and send something neat* to whoever writes it. Submissions open throughout the weekend, one per person, and can only be left as comments here (it's too difficult to track on Twitter or via e-mail). *definition of 'neat' will be at my s...
Gargamel Audition #14. Scene - Gargamel finally captures the Smurfs. (WIl should have totally played G)
merry smurfin' smurfmas, mothersmurfers
This is crying out for a caption. I'll choose my favorite, and send something neat* to whoever writes it. Submissions open throughout the weekend, one per person, and can only be left as comments here (it's too difficult to track on Twitter or via e-mail). *definition of 'neat' will be at my s...
Sadly, Wil died of a Smurf Overdose soon after this picture was taken...
merry smurfin' smurfmas, mothersmurfers
This is crying out for a caption. I'll choose my favorite, and send something neat* to whoever writes it. Submissions open throughout the weekend, one per person, and can only be left as comments here (it's too difficult to track on Twitter or via e-mail). *definition of 'neat' will be at my s...
You have one of my favorite quotes in episode 2, and is the reason why the link to e2 is http://bit.ly/mmm-taco
The Guild Season Four - Episodes 1 and 2
Season four of The Guild is underway. Here's episode one: <br/><a href="http://www.bing.com/videos/browse/originals/the-guild?videoId=9c194351-975c-4b54-9462-e85b3e87af8e&fg=sharenoembed" target="_new"title="Season 4 - Episode 1 - Epic Guilt">Video: Season 4 - Episode 1 - Epic Guilt</a> A...
I am astounded that she could sell so many books, I wonder how many of them were serious buys and how many were joke gifts/people that are against her that read it for the train wreck they think it will be.
If she gets William Shatner to voice her second book's audiobook, she'll definitely sell more of those due to Shatner's tweet readings on Conan O'Brien's show.
As for book names, go with a Tina Fey reference... Going Fey, or Hunting Liz Lemon etc...
New Sarah Palin book
Sarah Palin's "Going Rogue" sold more than 2.2 million copies, so a follow up shouldn't be a suprise. It's yet untitled but described by HarperCollins as "a celebration of American virtues and strengths." It sounds like a bit of a crazy quilt -- inspirational readings, portraits of people she ad...
Happy Anniv, Brian! Here's to many more!
The Guild, looking back one year
Exactly one year ago today, I went to WonderCon in San Francisco to meet up with my friend Kim Evey who I had stayed in touch with over the years but probably hadn't seen in three or four. Kim was there with Felicia Day, creator and star of The Guild which Kim produces with Felicia. I knew a...
I saw the Colbert show with Alexie. He seems to me like he's a shock jock... he will say the craziest things and get reactions from people. It does make me want to read his books, so I guess it works.
What Sherman Alexie should understand about technology
The Great Digital Age and the Future of Publishing are the conversations that have now been beaten to death in publishing circles in the last few years. Nearly every literary festival has a panel or two devoted to this great and mysterious unknown and the answer is simply that the industry isn't...
Rick Kogan sums up why I love Chicago nicely. Its filled with life.
Rick Kogan on Chicago: video
From ABC7, Chicago Tribune's Rick Kogan:
I swear I read about this from here already... does it mean its finally out?
Twitterature: The Twitter Boys
"Where Fun Came To Die" may be a tee-shirt logo at the University of Chicago, but it just may that in Hyde Park, fun has gone post-modern. The latest form: "Twitterature," classics reworked as tweets by boy wonders Alexander Aciman and Emmett Rensin, U of C sophomores. It begins with "The Catc...
This is perfect! I've personally had issues with these "best of" lists because I always wondered why some were on the list while others weren't. I mean, I am not much of a reader, but I aspire to, so lists are really all I have to go on, but I think i'd prefer reading some underrated books.
I joined Good Reads to try and find different types of books that other like-minded people have read, this has been my substitute from these questionable book lists.
Underrated books of 2009
People, we've done the "Best of 2009" book lists to death. There, I said it. Devil's advocate type that I am, I tend to skew skeptical, and question the nature of, well, everything. So while I enjoyed many, if not most, of the books that appear on several painstakingly-selected lists, I simply c...
@Zombie_Joe you're entitled to go and buy your version of the classic. They are still being made. They won't be replaced any time soon, by no means. Having these books made are for a completely different audience. Pride and Prejudice and Zombies is an excellent example of taking a classic and changing it up.
Sure you're not interested in these books, but why keep them from others that may want to experience them? "Hardcore" readers can just as easily choose to read the original.
Literary smackdown: HarperTeen classics
In the HarperTeen classics series, including “Wuthering Heights” and “Romeo and Juliet,” the books contain updated and additional text to, theoretically, speak to a modern audience. Is this dumbing down the classics? Or is it important to adapt literature for new audiences? Point: I think it’...
I still don't think that people see the point... the HarperTeen classics series are meant for those that actually want to read these books but really can't follow the originals. The originals still exist, and yes, I do believe that schools should teach from those, but I think these students need the opportunity to choose to read these version because they will be able to comprehend the stories much better.
Maybe read them side by side, but I don't see them as being "dumbed down" when they same content is presented to them. No one complains about "dumbing down" the Bible.
Literary smackdown: HarperTeen classics
In the HarperTeen classics series, including “Wuthering Heights” and “Romeo and Juliet,” the books contain updated and additional text to, theoretically, speak to a modern audience. Is this dumbing down the classics? Or is it important to adapt literature for new audiences? Point: I think it’...
I've totally read these sorts of stories in the past. I mean, specifically, zombie apocalypse-y and non-heroic-y. Some are hit some are miss.
Look forward for another hit, obviously.
Now... lets talk. Web series using the L4D format. Group of survivors trying to get out. Not dragged out over multiple seasons either... probably some sort of conclusion by the end of the season, although I have an idea what S2 and S3 already look like... ;)
in which progress is made
A few months ago, while playing Left 4 Dead, I found myself cowering in a closet, absolutely terrified to go back out and face the horde. I knew that I had to move so the game would continue, but I just didn't want to go out and take my chances. I didn't know at the time that L4D has this sinist...
Shamu died?!??!? I am devastated! Sure, this signature thing is a serious issue that more cashiers need to be aware of, but come on! National treasure, Shamu, is a sham?
Shamu the sham!
Please don't tell me about Santa Claus and the Easter Bunny... or Wil Wheaton.
Put your `Shamu' on the bottom line and join the revolution
Ever since I read prankster John Hargrave's hilarious odyssey, How far could I go before they would check my credit card signature?, I have been signing many of my credit card receipts "Shamu" in honor of one of Hargrave's early experiments: I was visiting the New England Aquarium (in Novembe...
Hello Wil. As part of this Guild character, you are now forced to [not really] make a few random appearances on the community site: http://community.watchtheguild.com/ or not...
Either way, welcome! :P
Axis of Anarchy RULES!
A few months ago, Felicia Day asked me if I'd like to play a character in Season 3 of The Guild. The conversation went something like this: Felicia: So, I wrote this character for Season 3 of The Guild and I wondered if y— Me: YES YES A THOUSAND TIMES YES YOU HAD ME AT "THE GUILD!" Rob Reiner's ...
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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.
I wholeheartedly agree. I tend to tip no less than 20% of the price of the food. Definitely ignore the discounted price. I'm also a firm believer that these hard-working individuals do their best to get everything right, they obviously want return customers to ensure their livelihoods and so deserve the benefit of the doubt should something go awry. Lastly, I try to make my server's experience a better one than what it was before I arrived. I "perform" for them and try to entertain and make them laugh. I enjoy making sure they are as fulfilled as I am after the meal. Karma.
The Deal on Tips
Restaurant Week in Chicago runs February 20-27, and while this offers fantastic deals for diners, I can not stress the importance of not skimping on the tip. This also counts for the coupons that restaurants hand out during the “slow season” or discounts from fun sites like Restaurant.com ...
NOOOOOOO!!!!
FASA going under was horrible... Battletech was an awesome table top... then WizKids took it over and even revamped it... I didn't get to try out the new version but this news is a sad one...
Damn you recession, I want to find you and punch you in the nads...
RIP WizKids Games
The shit ass economy claims another victim, and this one will hit close to home for a lot of geeks. Topps announced that "WizKids will immediately cease operations and discontinue its product lines." Allow me to be the first to say (on this blog, anyway) well, shit. WizKids Games is an awesome c...
Please have people click on the following http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JfhKkO1fbq4 for some wonderful comedic acting... "Mooshy Shorts" I believe is the spelling.
in which wil repeats some advice for actors on auditioning
Though I've written and performed hundreds of hours of sketch and improv comedy, worked on tons of the VH1 "I love the last five minutes" shows, and every episode of What I Learned From the Movies . . . , the belief that I am not funny and can't handle comedy persists in Hollywood. This means th...
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