I thought I’d be clever with this one, honestly. A few slick phrases, a couple of excessively pedantic words, and we’d be set: I’d tell you that God of War 3 is a Hollywood movie for your Playstation 3. You press these buttons, see, and that big burly man on screen swings his weapons around, […]
Archive > March 2010
My Generation’s Answer to Citizen Kane
Oh, hi Unwind readers. So, I’m doing something even more different this week: I’m not going to talk about books at all. As you (probably don’t) know, last week I ranted about my generation’s lack of affinity for reading. This week, I’d like to present a cautionary tale regarding what happens when people who are […]
Abigail and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Driver
Seeing as the last time I talked about driving I discovered just how opinionated people can get when using the “anonymous comment” option, I shall begin this post with a disclaimer: I am not the greatest driver in the world. Now, I do consider myself to be a skilled driver in terms of technique (meaning […]
“We’re knights of the round table”
You remember when you were little and you ran around with a plastic sword slaying dragons that looked an awful lot like trees? Or when you were that princess stolen by that wicked troll (your bother) and that knight in shining armor (your dog) was there to save the day? That was the coolest thing, […]
Nintendo Set to Take Your Money
In what might amount to the most understated announcement of the year, Nintendo of Japan recently unveiled the Nintendo 3DS, described in exultant tones as “like a DS…but, y’know, in three-dee. Right.” The quote’s pure fantasy, of course, but you could almost say the same for the handheld itself. Given Nintendo’s incredible sway in the […]
Atrophy
Allow me to be a bit provocative. Normally with my posts, I tend write about the merits of various books that I’ve read, often making subliminal references to H.P. Lovecraft throughout. But this time, I want to delve into something different, notably something seemingly systemic (you’re welcome for that alliteration). My generation doesn’t read books. […]
Didn’t you hear? The sky is falling.
There’s something in the air… And it’s not the usual birds flitting, flowers blooming, lovers making out all over the north oval for which this season is known. Spring is different this year. The world is different. We’re different. Everywhere I turn there’s this almost tangible aura of dread. It’s in people’s eyes, in their […]
Ooh, who lives in a pineapple
Let’s talk about the phenomenon that is Spongebob Squarepants. He’s everywhere. Everyone knows who he is. He’s a cultural norm – you make a reference to anything Spongebob and 4 out of 5 people are going to get it instantly. Spongebob is this generation’s Bugs Bunny. And it’s just the story of a fry-cook sponge […]
Link Dropping: Slickdeals
I need a refurbished Blu-ray player, right? Hm. Maybe the budget travel magazines – I mean, they’re like three dollars, and I spend that kind of change on Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups daily. Therein lays the beauty and danger of Slickdeals.net, arguably one of the best cash-saving websites around. If you’re looking to purchase cheaply, […]
Outpost
Unfortunately, I find myself inundated with papers and the necessity to study for looming midterms–no substantive book review or commentary this time, folks. After spring break, I’ll weave wondrous literary posts, I assure you. Until then, study hard. Maybe see a bad movie. Can I recommend The Room?
