I know it might be fake, but still...

Slapping Lions

This is one of the most awesome things I've heard since Elephant-Riding Space Cowboys.

This guy is going to fight a lion... for freedom. "When I defeat the lion - which I will - I will pull an Israeli flag out of my pocket, and drape it over the lion, and put my foot on it."

Al-Masry: If the event is successful, how will you follow it up? More lion fights?

Essawy: I have a whole series of shows planned in my head. I will pull an airplane with my teeth, and I will pull an airplane with my hair. I will also be run over by an airplane. In between each of these acts, there will be lion battles.

How will he fight?

"I will have to use a new fighting style I’ve developed, which is called 'Life or Death.'"

What does that fighting style consist of?

"Everything. It consists of a series of combination moves. I will start off with the slaps, but, you should know, my slaps are unlike any other. My strength is truly incredible and unprecedented."

Anyway, I should stop cutting and pasting some awesome bits from the interview. It's all awesome. All the time.

Just overheard while walking across the U of U campus...

"So, do you think animals have STDs?"

That's the question...what do you think?

Helloooooooo! Is anyone still out there?

This is mostly for Spencer

All 12 chapters of Trapped in the Closet synced and played at once.

Chapters 1-12 of R. Kelly's Trapped In The Closet Synced and Played Simultaneously (2006) by Michael Bell-Smith. Courtesy EAI. from Why + Wherefore on Vimeo.

I WIN!

...because no one else entered. :(

Looks like Spencer will be wearing this on Saturday:

And, of course, this will be stitched into the crotch of his trousers:

The Return of the Creative Challenge

Remember the days when we issued regular challenges to each other that encouraged creativity, sharpened wit, and kept the band together? I miss those days. Ergo, I am bringing back the challenge.

This particular directive is in honor of our dear friend, Spencer, who currently smiles at me from the surface of my refrigerator, along with lovely Heather, whom he will soon marry. These two will marry on Saturday, 20 November, as we as his friends will need to help him decide to wear on such a grand occasion. This is your task, my friends:

Each of us must provide a suggestion, a design, or some sort of inspiration for what Spencer will wear to his luncheon and/or reception (I guess we all know what he'll be wearing to the actual wedding). These must be posted by Wednesday, 17 November, in order to allow Spencer enough time to decide what to wear on the following Saturday.

I miss you all and love you very much. And I hope that you're all still checking this blog.

Music to Soothe Your Troubled Soul(s)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=67gzsRgRzAE