Monday, January 31, 2005
Warning: Typical blog entry ahead.
By "typical," I mean uninteresting.
Winter-een-mas '05 draws to a close at long last. Did you all enjoy it? Get any gaming in? Dust off any old systems? I certainly hope so.
I myself wore a controller on my head and a megabuster on my arm, to celebrate. Had some good game time, as well.
Expect another gap in posting time. I simply don't feel like posting. Not in the mood, I suppose. I'll pick up this page again when I feel like it.
In the meantime, I'd like to get some use out of this post. To this end, I'm asking any readers to please fill up that little comment box with anything they want. Go nuts. Leave something funny, or shocking, or unexpected, mysterious, whatever. Sombraro can leave something for all I care.
Anonymous posting is fine, too. On the honor system, I ask anyone that posts anonymously to post something else with their name, however, sometime during that day. You could space it out, if you wanted to avoid the matching times giving you away, but please don't leave just an anonymous post that day. That way it's a trade-off: you write something secret and I have less lurkers.
To be clear, anonymous comments are cool for THIS post only. I reserve the right to bitch about them in the future.
So, that's the plan. Come out of your shell and leave something, dammit. I know there are still plenty of lurkers out there.
Let the comment-drive commence.
Current . . . fuck it.
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By "typical," I mean uninteresting.
Winter-een-mas '05 draws to a close at long last. Did you all enjoy it? Get any gaming in? Dust off any old systems? I certainly hope so.
I myself wore a controller on my head and a megabuster on my arm, to celebrate. Had some good game time, as well.
Expect another gap in posting time. I simply don't feel like posting. Not in the mood, I suppose. I'll pick up this page again when I feel like it.
In the meantime, I'd like to get some use out of this post. To this end, I'm asking any readers to please fill up that little comment box with anything they want. Go nuts. Leave something funny, or shocking, or unexpected, mysterious, whatever. Sombraro can leave something for all I care.
Anonymous posting is fine, too. On the honor system, I ask anyone that posts anonymously to post something else with their name, however, sometime during that day. You could space it out, if you wanted to avoid the matching times giving you away, but please don't leave just an anonymous post that day. That way it's a trade-off: you write something secret and I have less lurkers.
To be clear, anonymous comments are cool for THIS post only. I reserve the right to bitch about them in the future.
So, that's the plan. Come out of your shell and leave something, dammit. I know there are still plenty of lurkers out there.
Let the comment-drive commence.
Current . . . fuck it.
Wednesday, January 26, 2005
BAM! Another update. It's rapid fire, I swear. Why the sudden influx of fresh goodness?
I'm bored, and I definitely miss keeping this page going. Sadly, time has not yet permitted me to finish the comic strip. However, I have layed out all of the panels for the last episode. Slowly but surely, it is being made.
There's little to fill you in on, so I'm just going to make a quick plug for Yatpay radio. It's a "station" run by my friend, featuring random music and the occaisional broadcast from myself or one of my colorful compatriots. I advise you check it out sometime; At least listen to the genious that is Brandon.
That's about it, really. I'm broke, if that's news. I'll have to come up with some crazy idea to cover my expenses. Maybe I'll break down and get a job.
Nah.
Current Mood: Still sick.
Current Music: Freakazoid!
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I'm bored, and I definitely miss keeping this page going. Sadly, time has not yet permitted me to finish the comic strip. However, I have layed out all of the panels for the last episode. Slowly but surely, it is being made.
There's little to fill you in on, so I'm just going to make a quick plug for Yatpay radio. It's a "station" run by my friend, featuring random music and the occaisional broadcast from myself or one of my colorful compatriots. I advise you check it out sometime; At least listen to the genious that is Brandon.
That's about it, really. I'm broke, if that's news. I'll have to come up with some crazy idea to cover my expenses. Maybe I'll break down and get a job.
Nah.
Current Mood: Still sick.
Current Music: Freakazoid!
Tuesday, January 25, 2005
By the way,
HAPPY WINTER-EEN-MAS!!!!
I hope you enjoy this magical holiday.
What is Winter-een-mas?
Go, celebrate.
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HAPPY WINTER-EEN-MAS!!!!
I hope you enjoy this magical holiday.
What is Winter-een-mas?
Go, celebrate.
Updates on the life of Tony:
1) No, I haven't finished my comic. Bleh to you, I say.
2) I'm sick. I know, the end is near.
3) I've made my break into anime.
This is an anime called "Green Green" that I was watching with my friends in Bryce and Mike's room. The character labeled above seems to serve no real purpose other than to scare women and blend into the backdrop . . . much like that guy Helga always punched in "Hey, Arnold!" He made his first appearance doing a random dance amid a group of running people. At this sight, my dear friend Mel submitted that it was a "Tony character." I'm not sure if the one-eye-that-happens-to-be-lazy design has somethign to do with that, but he looks kind of like me, and since he has no higher purpose in the series, I've decided that he IS me. Sometimes, it's fun to give an obscure character a unique identity. Now I can strive to dance oddly and scare beautiful women.
My favorite thing about the character is the manner in which he does this. He doesn't hit on the women, and his appearance is neither threatening or displeasing. He simply shows up unexpectedly and startles them to horror with his . . . plain disinterest. No word yet on whether or not he can talk; we've only watched the first episode.
That's my random blathering for the day. I'll update again . . . eventually.
You have to admit, he does look like me. Hooray for the ever-so-rare anime boy with long hair and NO bangs. You exist after all.
Current Mood: DEATH
Current Music: DEATH . . . in musical form!
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1) No, I haven't finished my comic. Bleh to you, I say.
2) I'm sick. I know, the end is near.
3) I've made my break into anime.
This is an anime called "Green Green" that I was watching with my friends in Bryce and Mike's room. The character labeled above seems to serve no real purpose other than to scare women and blend into the backdrop . . . much like that guy Helga always punched in "Hey, Arnold!" He made his first appearance doing a random dance amid a group of running people. At this sight, my dear friend Mel submitted that it was a "Tony character." I'm not sure if the one-eye-that-happens-to-be-lazy design has somethign to do with that, but he looks kind of like me, and since he has no higher purpose in the series, I've decided that he IS me. Sometimes, it's fun to give an obscure character a unique identity. Now I can strive to dance oddly and scare beautiful women.
My favorite thing about the character is the manner in which he does this. He doesn't hit on the women, and his appearance is neither threatening or displeasing. He simply shows up unexpectedly and startles them to horror with his . . . plain disinterest. No word yet on whether or not he can talk; we've only watched the first episode.
That's my random blathering for the day. I'll update again . . . eventually.
You have to admit, he does look like me. Hooray for the ever-so-rare anime boy with long hair and NO bangs. You exist after all.
Current Mood: DEATH
Current Music: DEATH . . . in musical form!
Friday, January 21, 2005
An Update?
Ok, I'm here at college now. Things are . . . well, life is life, eh? I can't complain. My classes are more than managable, my schedule is quite decent, and I'm still swimming in the happy memories of my happy vacation. That really was a great time. I got to see Captain Jake (awesome), Pawel (Always awesome), Will^2 (Awesome^2), D (Awesome x2), Jim(4\/\/350/\/\3), Cassie (Super Double Plus Awesome), Amanda (Crazy Awesome), and a bunch of other people like Rich, Cait, Sam, Dan, and basically everyone I liked that I went to Highschool with that I don't feel like writing "awesome" for that I love anyway.
On that note:
R.I.P.
Rich's Hair.
Anywho, I'm good, I guess. I try not to be overly personal on this page, but you know, I've been happier. I think my college buzz is wearing off. That or I'm realizing just how much I love and miss everyone at home. That or I'm freaking bored. Since the last assertion requires the least introspection to rectify, I think I'll focus on that.
Once I get a handle on things, I'll get back in touch with the world. In the meantime, excuse me as I "slip off the radar" for a while. And yes, there will be another comic at that time.
Meanwhile, a friend of mine, known to the web only as the great Yatpay, has set up internet radio in his room. Basically, my friends and I will be hosting absurd programs and playing music. I'll put the link up here, when I get it, in case you'd like to listen in. I plan to do a show with Mike, and possibly I'll read cheesy romance novels at night.
That's all for now.
Friday, January 14, 2005
Livejournal sucks.
I say this a lot, but I'm reveling in my ability to lay it on thick at the moment. It seems that the entire livejournal community is temporarilly offline. I rejoice heavily.
Seriously, though, it's a real drag. Best of luck to all you crazy LJ users; I hope everything's honky-dorey soon. You should have used blogger, though.
Anyway, my short attention-span prevents me from continuing the stupid Anderson poll. In all honesty, his blades mostly resemble straigt-edge machetes, available at swordsonline.com, but I'll admit a resemblance to some scissor blades.
Regardless, the swords do resemble trowels, especially when seen thrown in large amounts. The handle is the real clincher. Furthermore, it's an inside joke among friends, so my claim will not be yielded. Honestly, so much fuss over a character we all agree is badass.
Anywho, I return to Worcester this sunday. Becuase of my obligations, this page will be returning to its "dormant" mode. This means that posts will be infrequent, images will be more infrequent, and you'd be a fool to check the site more than weekly. The conclusion to the comic will be posted.
Temporary farewell, everyone.
Current Mood: Peaceful.
Current Music: Silence.
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I say this a lot, but I'm reveling in my ability to lay it on thick at the moment. It seems that the entire livejournal community is temporarilly offline. I rejoice heavily.
Seriously, though, it's a real drag. Best of luck to all you crazy LJ users; I hope everything's honky-dorey soon. You should have used blogger, though.
Anyway, my short attention-span prevents me from continuing the stupid Anderson poll. In all honesty, his blades mostly resemble straigt-edge machetes, available at swordsonline.com, but I'll admit a resemblance to some scissor blades.
Regardless, the swords do resemble trowels, especially when seen thrown in large amounts. The handle is the real clincher. Furthermore, it's an inside joke among friends, so my claim will not be yielded. Honestly, so much fuss over a character we all agree is badass.
Anywho, I return to Worcester this sunday. Becuase of my obligations, this page will be returning to its "dormant" mode. This means that posts will be infrequent, images will be more infrequent, and you'd be a fool to check the site more than weekly. The conclusion to the comic will be posted.
Temporary farewell, everyone.
Current Mood: Peaceful.
Current Music: Silence.
Thursday, January 13, 2005
Hey, kids! Uncle Tony is back with another update.
Sadly, I'll be leaving my happy home this monday, to return to Worcester. You'd better get in your time while you can! No worries, though. I'll be back in about two months. I think you can all survive until then. If not, I'll send some robots. Giant robots. Or maybe some tiny mouser robots. I love mousers. They're adorable.
So anyway, I have a question for any of my readers that have watched Hellsing. Please reply in the comment section.
Paladin Alexander Anderson(g) of the Iscariott Organization, Section XIII.
Do his weapons more closely resemble:
A) "Scissor Blades"
B) "Garden Trowels"
A friend challenged an observation I had made, so I'd just like some honest feedback.
In other news, I need to start collecting lost items. Andrew STILL has my copy of the Hitchhiker's Guide, and Cait has my Nightmare Before Christmas DVD. I'm not a library, you psycho-crazies.
Without further ado, episode six is here:
Can YOU catch a giant bazooka round in your TEETH?
Didn't think so.
Current Mood: Blah.
Current Music: RHPS Soundtrack.
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Sadly, I'll be leaving my happy home this monday, to return to Worcester. You'd better get in your time while you can! No worries, though. I'll be back in about two months. I think you can all survive until then. If not, I'll send some robots. Giant robots. Or maybe some tiny mouser robots. I love mousers. They're adorable.
So anyway, I have a question for any of my readers that have watched Hellsing. Please reply in the comment section.
Paladin Alexander Anderson(g) of the Iscariott Organization, Section XIII.
Do his weapons more closely resemble:
A) "Scissor Blades"
B) "Garden Trowels"
A friend challenged an observation I had made, so I'd just like some honest feedback.
In other news, I need to start collecting lost items. Andrew STILL has my copy of the Hitchhiker's Guide, and Cait has my Nightmare Before Christmas DVD. I'm not a library, you psycho-crazies.
Without further ado, episode six is here:
Can YOU catch a giant bazooka round in your TEETH?
Didn't think so.
Current Mood: Blah.
Current Music: RHPS Soundtrack.
Tuesday, January 11, 2005
Well, well, well. It seems that, after laying low in the seedy underbelly of the internet, my worthy opponent has finally decided to strike. Touche', Ricardo. Touche'. For anyone that doesn't understand what the hell I'm talking about, my friend and supernatural rival Rich has finally posted a rebuttle to my "Vampires Vs. Werewolves" article. It can be found here. The rebuttle, that is. My original arguments can be found here, although it may require some scrolling to find.
Now, to tackle this thing point by point:
1) Werewolves are scarier.
(Arnold voice) "Bullshit!" Vampires take a great deal out of hunting for their prey, and I'm sure they enjoy it to their sadistic fullest. For one, vampires all hunt at night, when its creepy. They also force their will upon others, effectively mind-raping them. The sensual, near-sexual experience of feeding, that Rich described as peaceful, is the most horrifying thing of all. Allow me to explain.
Werewolves turn into a terrifying beast and proceed to tear a person apart, limb by limb. That is none too pleasant, I assure you. I'll bet it hurts an awful lot. Despite the fear, however, any human victim is free to struggle (however futilly) as their mind remains intact. A vampiric bite is often said to induce pleasure equal to about a person's most extreme orgasm x10. Mixed with the odd sensation of fear, pain, and helplessness . . . a further sexual stimulous for some people . . . and coupled with the feeling of your very life-force being drained away, a person actually loses the will to resist the vampire. This, to me, is incredibly frightening. Being fed upon by a vampire is a total violation of the target's will, but I suppose it isn't so bad.
The embrace, however, is a big deal. Vampires are pretty screwed. They are damned without just cause. Few ask to be a vampire. They are embraced, or turned into a vampire through a vampiric bite, through no fault of their own. Very, very few humans would have the willpower to resist the embrace and die normally, as few also would be able to deny the instincts of survival and curiosity to avoid corruption and end their unlife through suicide. Vampires can kill themselves at any time; it isn't difficult. The reasons they choose to continue to lead their cursed existence are many and varied, but they usually connect to an increasing disconnection with humanity.
2) A logical person would rather be a Werewolf.
Vampirism is a curse. Few would want to be undead, on the grand scale. However, my argument is focused on raw bad-ass-itude. If my goal were to increase my awesome capactity for slaugher, than I'd go vampire. Either choice makes me more awesome, but as a vampire, I can look good while I kill.
3) Historical background.
Rich claims that the werewolf background is more enthralling, becuase it has no exact source. It's more ambigious, and therefore more interesting. Usually, this might be the case. However, basis in real events with real people makes for the truly terrifying. Why is "Silence of the Lambs" so eerie? It's believable, because it has historical backing. To top it off, you have a creepy antagonist that uses manipulation over raw, brute force. Hannibal Lector is a vampire, at heart.
Back to history: the volumes of legends has made the vampiric heritage rich, it's the true history of the myths that makes vampires awesome. This is not some no-account loser in am urban legend we're talking about here . . . it's Vlad fucking Tepes. A real-life, human monster. One man, an actual person, embodied such ruthless evil that his legacy lingers even today. I dare say that Hitler was no where near as terrifying as Vlad - while Hitler followed a flawed path of self-righteous, hideous blindness, Vlad coldly murdered in a painful, agonizing fashion for the purpose of furthering his own pleasure. When Vlad wasn't thinking about his own delight, he was focused on instilling fear among all people.
Monsters, demons, witches . . . the beasts of our fantasies all fail in comparison to the terror of a real murderous being, a real war-monger, a true tormentor of humanity. Vlad Tepes is, in my mind, the most terrifying man in history. He is one of humanity's greatest real monsters, and a perfect basis for the stuff of legends.
4.) Sex Appeal.
I don't really have to comment on this one, do I? Vampires don't have much business having sex; it must take a lot of willpower to make their stuff work in the first place. They do have a sensual nature to them, however, and seek pleasure through feeding. (Biting is, by most accounts, better than sex.)
Who would want to fuck a werewolf? In wereform, that is. Ok, that statement was out of line, but come on. Passion and ferocity aside, werewolves are primal and base. They've got no self-control or refinement. They follow basic agendas and offer little to fear . . . unless they think you're food.
5.) Character Potential.
Whoa, whoa, whoa! Vampires are strictly flat-characters? Don't take that shit, Lestat. I'll hold your coat. Werewolves have about the same pshyce as the Incredible Hulk:
"I'm hungry. BLEEARGH!"
"I'm horny. BLEEARGH!"
"I'M ANGRY! BLLLLEEEAAAAARRRGGGHHHHH!"
The only way a werewolf story could be remotely interesting is for the focus to be on the human-counterpart, aside from the transformation. As people, we need something to relate to, right? A human coming to terms with some BIG changes, and a tough life. That's captivating drama.
Nowhere is that more present than in vampires. Imagine, if you will, that you are suddenly launched into a life of darkness. Your existence is dominated by hunger, fear, and shadows. Your humanity has been robbed of you; you are the damned. Worst of all, it's through no fault of your own. What do you do? Do you seek a redemption that may not be available, and cling to illusion of your humanity? Or do you embrace the beast and welcome your corruption to seek power and eternal bliss? How do you fill the void left within your heart? What pleasures do you seek? Do you envy humans, or do you loathe them?
Don't even try to tell me that vampire characters have no where to develop. The only exception is the few old and super-powerful vamps that have fallen beyond human understandings, and they are rarely the focus of a tale. They are an extreme, used as a device to contrast the protaganist and to foreshadow a seemingly inescapable road of death.
6.) Warren Zevon?
Apparently, a single song by Warren Zevon matches a sub-culture movement. Since I hate goths and the song was on the radio yesterday, I'll agree. But really, come on.
7.) Hunters.
My own category. You judge a man by the company he keeps, right? So the saying goes. Aside from vampires, are there really any werewolf hunters? I can't recall a single one. Vampires, on the other hand, have a great line of kick-ass hunters. These characters in themselves are impressive, spawned from the vampiric legends. From trowel-wielding priests (Anderson) to vampires that hunt their own kind (Arucard, D, Blade), Vampire hunters are usually interesting characters. Just look at Godlieve Van Dirke, for crying out loud. Hunters kick ass.
8.) UNDERWORLD.
Ok, this is the end-all.
Underworld is one of the worst movies I've ever seen. No lie. It took itself too seriously, it wasted special effects by using them poorly, it misused an otherwise awesome soundtrack, it lacked plot, and it just plain SUCKED. I watched it with a group of friends, and we all laughed at it. It became an inside joke. Whenever one of us thinks a movie's so bad it's funny, we compare to Underworld. It is the measuring stick. I make the reference light-heartedly.
If ever there were a reason to actually RANT at Underworld, it's the fact that it IS VERY popular. Bad movies seem to do that. Look at "Signs" and "White Noise." Shitty movies are enjoyed by many people that, unlike me, AREN'T LAUGHING AT THEM. "Underworld" was taken quite seriously as a brilliant piece of art by many people. Critics and fans flocked over it. Merchandise has been produced for it. A SEQUEL is coming out. It was hyped to death on the net and on TV for being an obscure masterpiece.
Underworld is NOT a decent movie. It is NOT publically recognized as bad. It was NOT, NOT, NOT ORIGINAL! The plot was shallow, the acting was deplorable, the CG was awful, and the acclaim it's earned is rediculous. While my inner circle has joyfully bashed the movie, it should not be forgotten that the movie is thought very highly of. It is my mission to mock and redicule it at every turn. It's a comedy at best, and shall be treated as such here.
Rich may not hear many people defending the movie, but I do. All too many, actually. I think perhaps one person at Clark didn't like the movie.
9.) Mythology:
The only really botch Underworld made in terms of lore was the possibility of a mixed breed were-vamp. Next to the hairless werewolves, of course. That was never my main argument.
On a side-note, Hellsing is quite true to the vampire legends, including the ridiculous one of a vampire not being able to cross running water. Arucard, being the most powerful, is an exception, able to withstand even sunlight. The concept of technology being used to enhance/simulate vampirism is a fairly unique idea. It shouldn't be seen as a deviation.
10.) Arucard.
I just wanted to bring him up again. Man, he's awesome. In the newest volume of Hellsing mange, Arucard crashes a jet into a nazi aircraft carrier filled with vampires and werewolves. After the explosion, he casually waltzes out and kills everyone on board in a very bad-ass fashion, staking the main villain with her own wooden rifle and orgasmically draining her dry of blood.
Man, I love Arucard. He's the Lobo of anime. Only, on speed. Being chased by ninja. And the ninja are on speed, too. And the ninja are also on fire. Actually, the speed is on fire, too.
With all that said and done, an agreement is made! We all need to work together and kill zombies. Amen.
Current Mood: Bored.
Current Music: Genesis music from my Ninja Turtle game.
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Now, to tackle this thing point by point:
1) Werewolves are scarier.
(Arnold voice) "Bullshit!" Vampires take a great deal out of hunting for their prey, and I'm sure they enjoy it to their sadistic fullest. For one, vampires all hunt at night, when its creepy. They also force their will upon others, effectively mind-raping them. The sensual, near-sexual experience of feeding, that Rich described as peaceful, is the most horrifying thing of all. Allow me to explain.
Werewolves turn into a terrifying beast and proceed to tear a person apart, limb by limb. That is none too pleasant, I assure you. I'll bet it hurts an awful lot. Despite the fear, however, any human victim is free to struggle (however futilly) as their mind remains intact. A vampiric bite is often said to induce pleasure equal to about a person's most extreme orgasm x10. Mixed with the odd sensation of fear, pain, and helplessness . . . a further sexual stimulous for some people . . . and coupled with the feeling of your very life-force being drained away, a person actually loses the will to resist the vampire. This, to me, is incredibly frightening. Being fed upon by a vampire is a total violation of the target's will, but I suppose it isn't so bad.
The embrace, however, is a big deal. Vampires are pretty screwed. They are damned without just cause. Few ask to be a vampire. They are embraced, or turned into a vampire through a vampiric bite, through no fault of their own. Very, very few humans would have the willpower to resist the embrace and die normally, as few also would be able to deny the instincts of survival and curiosity to avoid corruption and end their unlife through suicide. Vampires can kill themselves at any time; it isn't difficult. The reasons they choose to continue to lead their cursed existence are many and varied, but they usually connect to an increasing disconnection with humanity.
2) A logical person would rather be a Werewolf.
Vampirism is a curse. Few would want to be undead, on the grand scale. However, my argument is focused on raw bad-ass-itude. If my goal were to increase my awesome capactity for slaugher, than I'd go vampire. Either choice makes me more awesome, but as a vampire, I can look good while I kill.
3) Historical background.
Rich claims that the werewolf background is more enthralling, becuase it has no exact source. It's more ambigious, and therefore more interesting. Usually, this might be the case. However, basis in real events with real people makes for the truly terrifying. Why is "Silence of the Lambs" so eerie? It's believable, because it has historical backing. To top it off, you have a creepy antagonist that uses manipulation over raw, brute force. Hannibal Lector is a vampire, at heart.
Back to history: the volumes of legends has made the vampiric heritage rich, it's the true history of the myths that makes vampires awesome. This is not some no-account loser in am urban legend we're talking about here . . . it's Vlad fucking Tepes. A real-life, human monster. One man, an actual person, embodied such ruthless evil that his legacy lingers even today. I dare say that Hitler was no where near as terrifying as Vlad - while Hitler followed a flawed path of self-righteous, hideous blindness, Vlad coldly murdered in a painful, agonizing fashion for the purpose of furthering his own pleasure. When Vlad wasn't thinking about his own delight, he was focused on instilling fear among all people.
Monsters, demons, witches . . . the beasts of our fantasies all fail in comparison to the terror of a real murderous being, a real war-monger, a true tormentor of humanity. Vlad Tepes is, in my mind, the most terrifying man in history. He is one of humanity's greatest real monsters, and a perfect basis for the stuff of legends.
4.) Sex Appeal.
I don't really have to comment on this one, do I? Vampires don't have much business having sex; it must take a lot of willpower to make their stuff work in the first place. They do have a sensual nature to them, however, and seek pleasure through feeding. (Biting is, by most accounts, better than sex.)
Who would want to fuck a werewolf? In wereform, that is. Ok, that statement was out of line, but come on. Passion and ferocity aside, werewolves are primal and base. They've got no self-control or refinement. They follow basic agendas and offer little to fear . . . unless they think you're food.
5.) Character Potential.
Whoa, whoa, whoa! Vampires are strictly flat-characters? Don't take that shit, Lestat. I'll hold your coat. Werewolves have about the same pshyce as the Incredible Hulk:
"I'm hungry. BLEEARGH!"
"I'm horny. BLEEARGH!"
"I'M ANGRY! BLLLLEEEAAAAARRRGGGHHHHH!"
The only way a werewolf story could be remotely interesting is for the focus to be on the human-counterpart, aside from the transformation. As people, we need something to relate to, right? A human coming to terms with some BIG changes, and a tough life. That's captivating drama.
Nowhere is that more present than in vampires. Imagine, if you will, that you are suddenly launched into a life of darkness. Your existence is dominated by hunger, fear, and shadows. Your humanity has been robbed of you; you are the damned. Worst of all, it's through no fault of your own. What do you do? Do you seek a redemption that may not be available, and cling to illusion of your humanity? Or do you embrace the beast and welcome your corruption to seek power and eternal bliss? How do you fill the void left within your heart? What pleasures do you seek? Do you envy humans, or do you loathe them?
Don't even try to tell me that vampire characters have no where to develop. The only exception is the few old and super-powerful vamps that have fallen beyond human understandings, and they are rarely the focus of a tale. They are an extreme, used as a device to contrast the protaganist and to foreshadow a seemingly inescapable road of death.
6.) Warren Zevon?
Apparently, a single song by Warren Zevon matches a sub-culture movement. Since I hate goths and the song was on the radio yesterday, I'll agree. But really, come on.
7.) Hunters.
My own category. You judge a man by the company he keeps, right? So the saying goes. Aside from vampires, are there really any werewolf hunters? I can't recall a single one. Vampires, on the other hand, have a great line of kick-ass hunters. These characters in themselves are impressive, spawned from the vampiric legends. From trowel-wielding priests (Anderson) to vampires that hunt their own kind (Arucard, D, Blade), Vampire hunters are usually interesting characters. Just look at Godlieve Van Dirke, for crying out loud. Hunters kick ass.
8.) UNDERWORLD.
Ok, this is the end-all.
Underworld is one of the worst movies I've ever seen. No lie. It took itself too seriously, it wasted special effects by using them poorly, it misused an otherwise awesome soundtrack, it lacked plot, and it just plain SUCKED. I watched it with a group of friends, and we all laughed at it. It became an inside joke. Whenever one of us thinks a movie's so bad it's funny, we compare to Underworld. It is the measuring stick. I make the reference light-heartedly.
If ever there were a reason to actually RANT at Underworld, it's the fact that it IS VERY popular. Bad movies seem to do that. Look at "Signs" and "White Noise." Shitty movies are enjoyed by many people that, unlike me, AREN'T LAUGHING AT THEM. "Underworld" was taken quite seriously as a brilliant piece of art by many people. Critics and fans flocked over it. Merchandise has been produced for it. A SEQUEL is coming out. It was hyped to death on the net and on TV for being an obscure masterpiece.
Underworld is NOT a decent movie. It is NOT publically recognized as bad. It was NOT, NOT, NOT ORIGINAL! The plot was shallow, the acting was deplorable, the CG was awful, and the acclaim it's earned is rediculous. While my inner circle has joyfully bashed the movie, it should not be forgotten that the movie is thought very highly of. It is my mission to mock and redicule it at every turn. It's a comedy at best, and shall be treated as such here.
Rich may not hear many people defending the movie, but I do. All too many, actually. I think perhaps one person at Clark didn't like the movie.
9.) Mythology:
The only really botch Underworld made in terms of lore was the possibility of a mixed breed were-vamp. Next to the hairless werewolves, of course. That was never my main argument.
On a side-note, Hellsing is quite true to the vampire legends, including the ridiculous one of a vampire not being able to cross running water. Arucard, being the most powerful, is an exception, able to withstand even sunlight. The concept of technology being used to enhance/simulate vampirism is a fairly unique idea. It shouldn't be seen as a deviation.
10.) Arucard.
I just wanted to bring him up again. Man, he's awesome. In the newest volume of Hellsing mange, Arucard crashes a jet into a nazi aircraft carrier filled with vampires and werewolves. After the explosion, he casually waltzes out and kills everyone on board in a very bad-ass fashion, staking the main villain with her own wooden rifle and orgasmically draining her dry of blood.
Man, I love Arucard. He's the Lobo of anime. Only, on speed. Being chased by ninja. And the ninja are on speed, too. And the ninja are also on fire. Actually, the speed is on fire, too.
With all that said and done, an agreement is made! We all need to work together and kill zombies. Amen.
Current Mood: Bored.
Current Music: Genesis music from my Ninja Turtle game.
Friday, January 07, 2005
What's in a name?
A lot, when it comes to internet quizzes. Strap on your scouter and check out THESE stats:
Disturbingly believable, no? "You talk too much" my ass.
Here's the alarming weigh-in for my cheif alias:
Impressive, eh? Silly Zeon. All business and blabbing, he is. You'd think he was a webjournal persona or something.
Now then, Rich has finally posted his rebuttle to Vampire Vs. Werewolf article. You can find it here. Do me a favor and read it, if you can, so that my next post will have some relevance. I'll be further countering his points, so make sure to know what his points are!
That's all for now!
Current Pondering: I wonder if anyone will notice that this entire post was a massive space-filler to conceal an advertisement for a friend so I can set up my next article.
Current Suggestion: If you haven't all ready, read the post before this one. It was published less than 24 hours before this.
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A lot, when it comes to internet quizzes. Strap on your scouter and check out THESE stats:
Disturbingly believable, no? "You talk too much" my ass.
Here's the alarming weigh-in for my cheif alias:
Impressive, eh? Silly Zeon. All business and blabbing, he is. You'd think he was a webjournal persona or something.
Now then, Rich has finally posted his rebuttle to Vampire Vs. Werewolf article. You can find it here. Do me a favor and read it, if you can, so that my next post will have some relevance. I'll be further countering his points, so make sure to know what his points are!
That's all for now!
Current Pondering: I wonder if anyone will notice that this entire post was a massive space-filler to conceal an advertisement for a friend so I can set up my next article.
Current Suggestion: If you haven't all ready, read the post before this one. It was published less than 24 hours before this.
What? Another post all ready? Why, that's CRAZY!
Yes, yes it is, but it is not without just cause!
I've been gearing up for Wintereenmas, and man, am I excited. I intend to post a full article each day of the event, with lots of pictures and stories. How's that sound, kids?
The vampire/werewolf debate remains on hold, with Rich's computer enjoing its porn-induced coma. Provided its master does not suffer the same fate, he will hopefully find a way to post some sort of rebuttle soon. Then, the great battle may continue.
Undying Love is not dead, true believers. It is making progress, believe it or not. In addition, another show about a certain company is in the works. It should be fun to watch develop, updates on the show can be found here.
Some changes have been made to this page! Subtle though they are, they'll be continuing. The "Protoman Powered" button now connects the user to chat with Protoman, while the link below connects to Marvin, the lovably depressed robot. Eventually, the link will be replaced by a picture as well. The NP Inc. Slogan generator will be upgraded shortly, bringing it to 50 phrases. More options for hilarity, my friends.
What else is there to say? More projects are underway than you can shake a sword at. This next semester will be a busy one, will updates few and far between, but it should be incredibly productive, academic or otherwise.
With that said and done, I bring you episode 5:
Current Mood: Light and airy. Why?
Current Music: Hellsing OST 1: Raid
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Yes, yes it is, but it is not without just cause!
I've been gearing up for Wintereenmas, and man, am I excited. I intend to post a full article each day of the event, with lots of pictures and stories. How's that sound, kids?
The vampire/werewolf debate remains on hold, with Rich's computer enjoing its porn-induced coma. Provided its master does not suffer the same fate, he will hopefully find a way to post some sort of rebuttle soon. Then, the great battle may continue.
Undying Love is not dead, true believers. It is making progress, believe it or not. In addition, another show about a certain company is in the works. It should be fun to watch develop, updates on the show can be found here.
Some changes have been made to this page! Subtle though they are, they'll be continuing. The "Protoman Powered" button now connects the user to chat with Protoman, while the link below connects to Marvin, the lovably depressed robot. Eventually, the link will be replaced by a picture as well. The NP Inc. Slogan generator will be upgraded shortly, bringing it to 50 phrases. More options for hilarity, my friends.
What else is there to say? More projects are underway than you can shake a sword at. This next semester will be a busy one, will updates few and far between, but it should be incredibly productive, academic or otherwise.
With that said and done, I bring you episode 5:
Current Mood: Light and airy. Why?
Current Music: Hellsing OST 1: Raid
Wednesday, January 05, 2005
Hey, hey, peoples. Now that I feel appreciated again, it's time for me to post. *sniff* You do care, don't you? I'm so unworththy! *sobs*
Following the advice of Capt. Jake, I put his name into the gadget in the previous post. Let me just say . . . wow. Apparently, the Captain is a sex god. I should point out, however, that my numbers were even higher . . . at age 80, or something crazy like that. Things can only get better, people. Of course, a pirate's "sex skills" would show up higher on a test. Pirates are loud and open about everything. Ninja, on the other hand, keep it hidden. We're secretive, we ninja, and we keep our actions off the radar.
Some of you may find this post to be short and pointless, but I'm hoping the frequency of my updates should make up for that. There would be more here, as well as another episode of the comic, but I've decided to go to bed at a normal time. Sorry, kids.
There have been some problems viewing episode 4 for some people. Here it is here, in full size:
Current Mood: A bit confused and out of place.
Current Music: Uhhh . . . too lazy to put any on just so that I can write down that I was listening to something, a ritual I believe most people perform in a vain attempt to convey an attitude, feeling, or general personality trait they hold through their choice of music. Biotch.
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Following the advice of Capt. Jake, I put his name into the gadget in the previous post. Let me just say . . . wow. Apparently, the Captain is a sex god. I should point out, however, that my numbers were even higher . . . at age 80, or something crazy like that. Things can only get better, people. Of course, a pirate's "sex skills" would show up higher on a test. Pirates are loud and open about everything. Ninja, on the other hand, keep it hidden. We're secretive, we ninja, and we keep our actions off the radar.
Some of you may find this post to be short and pointless, but I'm hoping the frequency of my updates should make up for that. There would be more here, as well as another episode of the comic, but I've decided to go to bed at a normal time. Sorry, kids.
There have been some problems viewing episode 4 for some people. Here it is here, in full size:
Current Mood: A bit confused and out of place.
Current Music: Uhhh . . . too lazy to put any on just so that I can write down that I was listening to something, a ritual I believe most people perform in a vain attempt to convey an attitude, feeling, or general personality trait they hold through their choice of music. Biotch.
Tuesday, January 04, 2005
Well, the lack of comments (0) on my last post/picture combo has left me with little motivation to be creative. Couple this apathy with the general slow descent of my life, and you get an evening of reading every blog and livejournal I could find the address to. In my travels, I came across a "quiz" that tickled my fancy:
What amuses me the most is the overwhelming dominance "cuddling" holds over the other "stats." Really, that's what this gizmo looks like: an odd stat sheet for a character in a Final Fantasy game, or something. I think we all want to play THAT game.
Name: Zeon
Class: Cuddle Slut
Skills: Cuddling, 84%
Equipment: Body Pillow
I finally went to trivia night with Captain Jake, Little Jailbait, and the lovely . . . Miss . . . Cassie.
. . . Ok, not everyone gets a clever name or an alias.
Anyway, I did rather poorly, but Jake and Cassie were quite impressive. There is truly no such thing as "useless" knowledge . . . it all comes back to win you a hat someday, or a keychain and a shirt or two. I really miss the "Bear the Geeks" show on Comedy Central. It's quite sad that ALL gameshows get old within a week of viewing. I mean, really. They just don't offer long-term entertainment.
Random thought of the second:
Would you like to wear a pastrami suit?
Ok, maybe I should stop screwing around and go to bed. Nothing meaningful is going to manifest itself upon this site tonight.
Oh, Undying Love was to be filmed today at 10AM. I never contacted Andrew, so maybe this weekend. Whatever, it'll work.
Episode 5 of the "comic" will be up . . . eventually.
Current Mood: COLD AND EMPTY!
Current Music: Blink 182. ROFL.
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What amuses me the most is the overwhelming dominance "cuddling" holds over the other "stats." Really, that's what this gizmo looks like: an odd stat sheet for a character in a Final Fantasy game, or something. I think we all want to play THAT game.
Name: Zeon
Class: Cuddle Slut
Skills: Cuddling, 84%
Equipment: Body Pillow
I finally went to trivia night with Captain Jake, Little Jailbait, and the lovely . . . Miss . . . Cassie.
. . . Ok, not everyone gets a clever name or an alias.
Anyway, I did rather poorly, but Jake and Cassie were quite impressive. There is truly no such thing as "useless" knowledge . . . it all comes back to win you a hat someday, or a keychain and a shirt or two. I really miss the "Bear the Geeks" show on Comedy Central. It's quite sad that ALL gameshows get old within a week of viewing. I mean, really. They just don't offer long-term entertainment.
Random thought of the second:
Would you like to wear a pastrami suit?
Ok, maybe I should stop screwing around and go to bed. Nothing meaningful is going to manifest itself upon this site tonight.
Oh, Undying Love was to be filmed today at 10AM. I never contacted Andrew, so maybe this weekend. Whatever, it'll work.
Episode 5 of the "comic" will be up . . . eventually.
Current Mood: COLD AND EMPTY!
Current Music: Blink 182. ROFL.
Sunday, January 02, 2005
Episode 4 of our adventures is now posted. If you haven't noticed, the episodes are now available for viewing from the sidebar.
You know, that thing over there. -------->
This way, the episodes aren't tied to my posts, so I won't feel the need to have the next comic finished before I post. I actually postponed an update on New Years because the next page was only half-done, and then this happens! I've learned my lesson. Just keep checking the side-bar.
Pre New Years:
I had . . . an interesting experience at a Japanese restaurant a little while ago. It seems that I accidently had a bit too much sake with dinner . . . and I now know what a buzz feels like. It was no big deal, but it left me with an interesting thought. While I have no real desire to get drunk, I would kind of like to know what I would be like if I WERE drunk. You know, how would I behave? Here are some scenarios:
1. Joe Cool - With inhibitions gone, my true self proves to be smooth and witty. Classic lines roll off my tongue to cling to the memories of onlookers for years. I am the guy people want at the party.
2. Floodgates Open - Insecurities I didn't even know about start spewing out. I hate my body, I don't want to die alone, my tooth hurts . . . and EVERYONE has to know it. I end up in a fetal position at the end of the night, swimming in tears and vomit.
3. Jerk - Fuck me? No, FUCK YOU! I'm confrontational because I'm superior. Kiss my ass, world.
4. Tame - I'm on a jetplane ride, and I'm on this ride alone. Just let me chill in the corner a while; I won't bother anyone.
5. Lame - "Would you like to taste these peanuts? Hahahaha! It sounds like penis!" Yeah, I'm a stupid jackass that thinks he's hysterical, when he sorely needs to be shot.
6. Psycho Sadist - Someone will be bleeding now.
7. Carbon Copy - No change, here. My balance is shot, my speech is slurred, but you can hardly tell I'm hammered. My behavior is no different than usual.
8. Psycho Pyromaniac - Let the molatav cocktails fly! I'm super-confrontational, and dangerous. Burn, baby, burn!
9. Psycho Full - "Are you challenging me? I'm the prince of all saiyans!" *BOOM*
10. Spontanious Human Combustion - Hey, it could happen.
I probably won't find out anytime soon, but it's a fun idea to kick around. In other words, I've been really, REALLY bored. Uhhh . . . did some stuff. Yeah.
New Years:
I enjoyed the most somber part of my year. As some of you may recall, my grandmother died on New Years day, a few years ago. Sitting at the dining room table, just like we all did that night, makes this one give pause. Because of that, I always seek distraction on New Years Eve. And this year's was great! Napoleon Dynamite, a movie projector, and some friends. Good times. Thanks to everyone that came; it was fun.
Post New Years: Well, that's pretty recent, isn't it? Well, I went to the Rocky Horror Picture Show on saturday, and learned something obvious: Girls like to play with hair. The RHPS is a family, but a complete stranger playing with my hair all night is still random. Being the whore that I am, I can't complain. I enjoyed my evening, even if it did confuse me. Also on the plus side, I finally got to see my friend Amanda, in the cast. My vacation is almost complete, only a few more people to see! Prepare for my arrival, fools!
Current Mood: Peaceful, but bored.
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You know, that thing over there. -------->
This way, the episodes aren't tied to my posts, so I won't feel the need to have the next comic finished before I post. I actually postponed an update on New Years because the next page was only half-done, and then this happens! I've learned my lesson. Just keep checking the side-bar.
Pre New Years:
I had . . . an interesting experience at a Japanese restaurant a little while ago. It seems that I accidently had a bit too much sake with dinner . . . and I now know what a buzz feels like. It was no big deal, but it left me with an interesting thought. While I have no real desire to get drunk, I would kind of like to know what I would be like if I WERE drunk. You know, how would I behave? Here are some scenarios:
1. Joe Cool - With inhibitions gone, my true self proves to be smooth and witty. Classic lines roll off my tongue to cling to the memories of onlookers for years. I am the guy people want at the party.
2. Floodgates Open - Insecurities I didn't even know about start spewing out. I hate my body, I don't want to die alone, my tooth hurts . . . and EVERYONE has to know it. I end up in a fetal position at the end of the night, swimming in tears and vomit.
3. Jerk - Fuck me? No, FUCK YOU! I'm confrontational because I'm superior. Kiss my ass, world.
4. Tame - I'm on a jetplane ride, and I'm on this ride alone. Just let me chill in the corner a while; I won't bother anyone.
5. Lame - "Would you like to taste these peanuts? Hahahaha! It sounds like penis!" Yeah, I'm a stupid jackass that thinks he's hysterical, when he sorely needs to be shot.
6. Psycho Sadist - Someone will be bleeding now.
7. Carbon Copy - No change, here. My balance is shot, my speech is slurred, but you can hardly tell I'm hammered. My behavior is no different than usual.
8. Psycho Pyromaniac - Let the molatav cocktails fly! I'm super-confrontational, and dangerous. Burn, baby, burn!
9. Psycho Full - "Are you challenging me? I'm the prince of all saiyans!" *BOOM*
10. Spontanious Human Combustion - Hey, it could happen.
I probably won't find out anytime soon, but it's a fun idea to kick around. In other words, I've been really, REALLY bored. Uhhh . . . did some stuff. Yeah.
New Years:
I enjoyed the most somber part of my year. As some of you may recall, my grandmother died on New Years day, a few years ago. Sitting at the dining room table, just like we all did that night, makes this one give pause. Because of that, I always seek distraction on New Years Eve. And this year's was great! Napoleon Dynamite, a movie projector, and some friends. Good times. Thanks to everyone that came; it was fun.
Post New Years: Well, that's pretty recent, isn't it? Well, I went to the Rocky Horror Picture Show on saturday, and learned something obvious: Girls like to play with hair. The RHPS is a family, but a complete stranger playing with my hair all night is still random. Being the whore that I am, I can't complain. I enjoyed my evening, even if it did confuse me. Also on the plus side, I finally got to see my friend Amanda, in the cast. My vacation is almost complete, only a few more people to see! Prepare for my arrival, fools!
Current Mood: Peaceful, but bored.
