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Kids' shows of my youth

Fri, 17 Apr 2009 22:20:22 +0100

1. So Weird
So underrated.
2. The Adventures of Pete & Pete
What a weird concept. Two brothers with the same name having strangely mundane adventures with pop culture cameos like Iggy Pop, Michael Stipe, and Steve Buscemi.
3. Are You Afraid of the Dark?
Along with Pete & Pete, I also own AYAOTD on DVD. Super cheesy now? Sure. But some of those episodes will still make you sleep with the light on.
4. The Famous Jett Jackson
From the glory days of Zoog Disney.
5. Doug
Who didn't tune in every afternoon to watch the epic saga of Doug Funney & Patti Mayonnaise?
6. Boy Meets World
I think pretty much everyone in my age group has seen every single episode of this show. When it ended, a little piece of our generation died.
7. Salute Your Shorts
It's "I hope we never part," now get it right or pay the price.
8. Rugrats
Sadly, many of my friends were banned from watching this show as children. That's a tragedy because Rugrats was the ISH.
9. Shining Time Station
I find that most people I know don't realize that Thomas the Tank Engine originated on this show. The role of Mr. Conductor was played by both Ringo Starr and George Carlin. Instant classic, if you ask me.
10. Rocko's Modern Life
One of those shows that I'm not entirely sure is appropriate for children, but I loved as a kid.

Honorable Mentions: Darkwing Duck, Angry Beavers, Hey Dude, Roundhouse, Muppet Babies, Hey Arnold, X-Men, and Arthur
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Songs I listen to on repeat

Thu, 16 Apr 2009 22:20:02 +0100

1. Sunday Bloody Sunday - U2
If you don't think this song is brilliant, I rebuke you.
2. Don't Dream It's Over - Crowded House
This has been my favorite song since first grade. Yes, I think Sunday Bloody Sunday is the best song ever written, but Don't Dream It's Over will always be my fave.
3. Der Kommissar - Falco
For one, I'm obsessed with Falco. For two, it takes great restraint for me not to get up and dance every time I hear it. Usually restraint loses.
4. He Lays in the Reins - Iron & Wine
Beautiful. The YouTube version doesn't do it justice, but you'll just hafta buy the song to get the full experience.
5. Best of Luck - Nickel Creek
I listened to this song and sang along for probably about a year before I actually got it. So good.
6. How Much Longer - Brave Citizens
I listen to this song over and over and over and have yet to get sick of it.
7. Sussudio - Phil Collins
I have two ears and a heart, don't I?
8. You Can't Hurry Love - The Supremes
I'm a big fan of oldies in general, but this one takes the cake. Even when covered by others, this song is awesome.
9. In Your Eyes - Peter Gabriel
This has to be one of the most covered songs of all time. Nobody beats the original.
10. I Told You So - Keith Urban
Keith is such a rockstar. This song just proves it beyond a shadow of a doubt.

People I wanna meet

Wed, 15 Apr 2009 01:13:40 +0100

1. Liam Neeson
My absolute favorite. I will watch anything that he's in, pretty much without exception. I even wrote a song about him my sophomore year of college called "I Have the Hots for Liam Neeson." I could pretty much die happy if I met him.
2. Neil Gaiman
Brilliant author of books like Stardust, American Gods, Anansi Boys, The Graveyard Book, etc., etc., etc. Also, he has pretty much the coolest speaking voice on the planet.
3. Wil Wheaton
I also wrote a song about him, which will hopefully make it's way to the interweb soon. One of my first celeb crushes was good ol' Wesley Crusher. I know. That's really nerdy.
4. James Nesbitt
Virtually unknown to American audiences, but one of my favorite actors. Starred in BBC's Jekyll and Murphy's Law, not to mention Bloody Sunday and Five Minutes of Heaven.
5. Aidan Quinn
Another actor whose movies I watch more or less indiscriminately. Need I any other reason than those blue eyes?
6. Dennis Quaid
Hottest middle aged guy on the planet.
7. Felicia Day
An inspiration to all nerdy females. She has made cool what marginalized the rest of us our whole lives.
8. Miley Cyrus
Yep. I said it. I think Miley is awesome. I'm 23 years old and not ashamed to admit that I watch Hannah Montana marathons and own the movie soundtrack.
9. Grant Wilson
How can anyone not love Grant from Ghost Hunters? Every time I watch the show, if there are any other girls in the room they ask if he's married... and then he gets even more appealing when you find out he is! That's a special skill.
10. Ethan Embry
I was over the moon about Ethan in my obsessive middle school days. It still makes me happy any time he appears in something I'm watching.