On Stereotypes

I had a Stuff White People Like calendar last year, and I saved some of my favorites (most of them are from the second half of the year). Here I'll put them down as I toss them in the trash. Is it obvious that I'm trying to clean up around here?

Platonic Friendships

High School English Teachers

Self-Deprecating Humor

Trying Too Hard

Nintendo Wii

Avoiding Confrontation

The Office

Not Vaccinating Children

Pulp Fiction

Demetri Martin

Vespa Scooters

Target

Depression

Adult Swim

Trivia

On College Rivalry

I've been sitting on this one for a long time, and I want to throw the letter away, so here goes!

I've gotten mail a few times advertising trips to the South Pacific for upcoming UGA students or current ones. I am not a UGA student. I don't care. ...But there is a funny quote in the note that I've always liked:

"I have learned more here than in the rest of my time at UGA."

And that's it.

Blagging about this Webzone

I just wanted to make that title. It's funny, just like this nearly 2-hour review of the last Star Wars prequel.

http://www.redlettermedia.com/sith.html

...And now after watching it, I am very happy. It was worth every second, and for way, way more than just seeing someone bash Revenge of the Sith. What I love about Plinkett's criticism is when he compares it something good. It helps you appreciate what's so wonderful about films you enjoy. It helps you point out, quantify, or just feel those small parts of moviemaking that often go unnoticed.

Of course, "unnoticed" doesn't mean the effect isn't felt. You still understand Darth Vader because of the characterization around him. You connect with Luke because of how the story is laid out. But after these extremely long and detailed looks at the prequels, you see when it's done and, especially, when it's not. You see how it's done and how it's not. What went wrong, and what went right.

And that's why I'll be watching whatever he puts out in the future. Absolutely.

Kinda want some pizza rolls...