Mar 9, 2007
Mar 8, 2007
Double Dose of Jibidy
Fallen (Fictional) Soldier - UPDATED!
As most people have read by now, Steve Rogers, the fictional character known for over 50 years as Captain
Shocking event for Captain America (CNN)
Pow! Thwack! Captain America dead at 89 (AFP via Yahoo)
Iconic superhero Captain America shot dead – maybe (Reuters via Yahoo)
Interview with Cap writer Ed Brubaker here (Newsarama)
Jeph Loeb on the fallout – Fallen Son (Newsarama)
How long until he’ll be back? There used to be a time when a few comic deaths meant something. I mean, sure, we all expect Jean Grey, Psylocke, and Magneto to die and come back every year or two. But in a comic environment where Captain Marvel and Colossus return, when Jason Todd and Bucky are alive and badass, in a world where an alternate Uncle Ben is wandering around, and Hawkeye stays dead for about six months, you know it won’t be long before Cap is back (especially because they are working on a Captain America movie).
So what should Marvel do with mantle of Captain
The Man of Steel: John Henry Irons was an ironworker and ex-weapons designer for the military who wears a suit of armor and wields a hammer. He did not claim to actually be Superman, but rather to represent the spirit of Superman and continue his legacy. Any else think that Iron Man/Tony Stark is game for this?
The Man of Tomorrow, also called the Cyborg Superman, arrived with augmented Kryptonian technology. He was scientifically proven to be Superman but claims amnesia in explanation to his part-mechanical nature. The cyborg Supes was basically a Deathlok rip-off, so why not let Deathlok be the new Cap?
The Metropolis Kid, who hated being called Superboy, is a reckless teenage clone of Superman. They cloned Thor, why not clone Cap? Call him Kid America, or something lame like that. Plus there’d be the inevitable run-in with Patriot of the Young Avengers.
The Last Son of Krypton was a visored, energy-powered alien who dealt with criminals lethally. He claims to have memories as the original Superman’s but his emotional distance makes Lois uncertain. We know that the Punisher looks up to Cap in a weird hero-worship sort of way, and didn’t he pick up Cap’s shield at the end of Civil War?
Update: Some commentary from Jeff:
"Ah, very nice, but you’re missing out on one vital piece of information:
The Cyborg Superman was originally the mock Reed Richards back when DC was ripping on the Fantastic Four. Ergo, I see Marvel’s plan as it truly will be:
Mr. Fantastic commits suicide over the guilt he feels for being responsible for Goliath’s death. However he is rebuilt Million Dollar Man style by SHIELD. He then goes crazy, and with the help of Thanos (standing in for Mongol in Marvel continuity) is responsible for the destruction of oh let’s say Hank Pym’s home town (which will lead to him going crazy and killing millions of people in a future mega crossover event that will destroy all comic continuity) and is only stopped when the original Cap is reborn ( in some weird Antarctic crystal birthing chamber that makes absolutely no sense) and destroys him.
And if we can throw in Doomsday for any reason at all, that’ll work too."
Who needs Doomsday when you have Clor, I say?
Mar 7, 2007
Sad News
After 6 years of holding on year by year, Dr Dremo's closing date is final. The developer hopes to receive the last of their construction permits between Feb and Apr '08, with demolition to start immediately after the last permit is obtained. Dr Dremo's will close it's doors at the current location between Feb and Apr '08."
more info here
In the meantime, keep heading to Dremo's - it's one of the best bars in the area.
Mar 6, 2007
Real Ultimate Britney
Facts:
1. Britney Spears is a mammal .
2. Britney Spears fights ALL the time.
3. The purpose of Britney Speakrs is to flip out and kill people."
More here
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An even better comment!
What people are saying about new Jibidy...
"Bout damn time Mr. Whedon." --Jeff Snow (I can only assume his comparison to Joss Whedon has to do with quality and not schedule management)
"I have been waiting for this to come and it has finally come!!! I can't wait to read that new installment or maybe I'll start with all the old ones first :)" --anonymous White House staffer.
"Oh, there are more? I must confess, I haven't read the first one yet" --Steph Grow, cofounder, www.eavesdropdc.com
Feb 25, 2007
New Issue of Captain Jibidy
New Jibidy Here! New Jibidy Here!
More to come soon!
Feb 23, 2007
Best song title I've heard in awhile
Feb 19, 2007
5 Reasons why you should go see Ghost Rider in the theater
2. Eva Mendes - specifically her cleavage - I think director Mark Stephen Johnson has a crush on her breasts, judging from the amount of screen time they get. No complaints here.
3. Flaming motorcycles
4. Flaming chains
5. Assorted other flaming things
Do you need more?
Feb 10, 2007
Beer beer beer
Anyways, I'm not big wine person, but they sell beer by the singles as well, so I've been able to sample a bunch of different kinds of beers w/o having to pay top dollar at the Brickskellar.
Today's beer: Fix 1864. Apparently it is the traditional beer of Greece (though it is brewed in Wilkes-Barre, PA - that was kind of disappointing). It's a pretty malty lager, overall and ok taste - nothing super special. 3 out of 5 stars.
Previous beers:
Mississippi Mud: A delicious black and tan, and it comes in a really cool bottle (packaging is very important to me. 4 out of 5 stars.
Acme California Brown Ale: another yummy dark beer. 5 out of 5 stars. Rivals Dr Dremos' James Brown Ale. Hit Me!
Feb 8, 2007
Creepy
Check it out if you wanna hear a jazz midi version of "All by Myself".
Recent Netflix Returns
Attack of the Killer Tomatoes: This was not the movie I remembered. Turns out I was remembering the sequel, so now I have to rent that. This is really pretty bad (most purposefully so). 2 out of 5 stars.
Kinky Boots: fun British comedy - the same kind of make you feel good about yourself movie as the Full Monty. Chiwetel Ejiofor is fantastic. 3 out of 5 stars.
Feb 4, 2007
One of the more important holidays of the year.

Jan 27, 2007
Recent Netflix Returns
Lucky Number Slevin: I really enjoyed this film - turned out to be a fluffy revenge flick, but it was enjoyable. Josh Hartnett was at his least annoying and Lucy Liu was super adorable. 3 out of 5 stars
Bandidas: Why was this direct to video? This could have been a blockbuster hit! Salma and Penelope are super hot and really funny, plus there's some really good action scenes. I don't see a single downside. Dwight Yoakam as the villain, or Steve Zahn playing the straight guy? They worked. 4 out of 5 stars.
Quote of the Day
Jan 21, 2007
New Booty Mix
Help Me Party Ben Kenobi, You're Our Only Hope...
Jan 18, 2007
Pirates > Vampires
--The Pirate Captain, in The Pirates! In an Adventures with Communists
Jack Bauer Ate A Man
My favorites:
18. After watching all 4 playoff football games this weekend and seeing that John Mellancamp “this is ourrrrr country” Chevy ad approximately 6,531 times, I have to admit that it doesn’t feel right watching Jack Bauer ride around in anything other than a Chevy truck. This has to be fixed immediately.
19. Least Surprising Stat Of The Night: CTU is 0-1 with setting up a perimeter so far this season. This brings their lifetime mark to 0-219.20. Why couldn’t this show be named 18? Coming up with 24 observations is a pain in the ass.
Jan 17, 2007
Recent Netflix Returns
The Office Special - I'm really glad I finally got around to watching this. Very funny and ultimately sweet too, which I wasn't expecting. 4 out of 5 stars
Wonderfalls: The Complete Series - truly ambitious television. Everything about this show was excellent. So of course FOX cancelled it. I'm going to create my own TV show just for Caroline Dhavernas. 5 out of 5 stars
Shut Up And Kiss Me - I've been known to pick some bad movies in the past, but this is a new low. It stars the gorgeous Krista Allen, but even she can save one of the most retarded movies I've ever seen. 1 out of 5 stars
Jan 10, 2007
Jan 9, 2007
Best of 2006
Best Movie: Superman Returns - you know it must be good if a Marvel zombie picks it in a year with an (even mediocre) X-Men movie.
Honorable Mentions: Pirates 2, Thank You For Smoking, Borat
Best New Show: Heroes
Honorable Mentions: Studio 60, Blade: The Series (RIP)
Best Returning TV Show: Lost
Honorable Mentions: Grey's Anatomy, 24
Best Album: Scissor Sisters "Ta Dah"
Honorable Mentions: Wreckers "Stand Still, Look Pretty", Gnarls Barkley "St. Elsewhere"
Best Comic: Nextwave: Agents of H.A.T.E.
Honorable Mentions: Astonishing X-Men, Fables, Runaways
I'd write fun reasons, but you won't read them.
Dec 8, 2006
Aug 23, 2006
Help this pirate!
Barnett Rhino Recurve Crossbow - used, extras
...need money for Kung-Fu lessons.
Aug 21, 2006
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Jul 26, 2006
Open letter from Steely Dan to Luke Wilson
To the great comic actor Luke Wilson
Jul 6, 2006
Wednesday Pull List
Uncanny X-Men 475: Deadly Genesis comes to Uncanny, Warpath becomes an a-lister and the X-Men go to space. Hello Brubaker! Looking forward to this 12 (!) issue arc.
New Excalibur 9: Another Claremont book without Claremont. I didn't expect this book to wrap up the loose ends of Weapon X AND Apocalypse v. Dracula. Well done, Frank Tieri. This book could potentially be really good.
Jun 29, 2006
Transform and Roll Out
Transformers Announcement Trailer
Is it 7.4.7 yet?
Jun 27, 2006
Jun 24, 2006
Ask a Ninja
more at www.askaninja.com
Jun 23, 2006
Jun 21, 2006
I'm not dead
In the meantime - check out www.eavesdropdc.com
May 2, 2006
Bush spoofs himself
"We need to unite - Republicans, Democrats, and John McCain"
May 1, 2006
Save Darfur
Here's a picture of Big and Rich performing yesterday - and if you haven't gone online to fill out an electronic postcard to President Bush, please do so now! www.savedarfur.com

Apr 30, 2006
Apr 29, 2006
Tons of Marvel news
--Jon Favreau to direct Iron Man (Hollywood Reporter) There's a bunch of other Marvel movies news there.
--Big surprise from X3 was revealed on Leno (YouTube)
--Ultimate Alliance - X-Men Legends expands to the whole MU (ComixFan)
Lots of great news in a week that already brought new Astonishing X-Men, Runaways, and X-Factor.
Apr 26, 2006
Apr 22, 2006
Somebody set up us the bomb!
I probably haven't seen this is 2-3 years - still awesome.
More video game movies?
The too cute for school Sarah Carter is in it though (of Smallville and Boston Legal) - so it's got that going for it at least.
Apr 18, 2006
Clerks 2 Trailer
Apr 17, 2006
Taco Town
Check it out - Pizza? Now that's what I call a taco!
Apr 9, 2006
Easter is only a week away...
The Easter Bunny Hates You
Quotes of the day
"You know what makes me mad? Danny Glover. Danny Glover could never take down Predator in real life."
-My brother
2.
Josh: so i've been a machine today
Me: o yeah
Me: did you kill innocents without regard?
Josh: no that's every day
Josh: nothing special about THAT
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Apr 1, 2006
Sooo - my brother likes Predator
Me: I'm looking forward to Alien vs. Predator vs. Freddy vs. Jason
Matt: Predator would mess everyone up.
Me: What if you added Ash from Evil Dead?
Matt: Doesn't matter.
Me: Ok, three vs three: Ash, Alien, and Predator vs Freddy, Jason, and...
Matt: Chucky.
Me: Ok, Chucky.
Matt: Predator would kill everyone. Too lopsided.
Me: How about Jason and Ash vs Alien and Predator? I think that's a fair fight.
Matt: Predator would kill them all. Even Alien.
Me: Dude, Ash has a chainsaw for a hand! And a boomstick!
Matt: Predator has a staff-spear thing, these discs he throws, ninja stars, a freaking plasma cannon that can lock onto anything and oh yeah - camo that makes him freaking invisible. How's Ash gonna hit him?
Me: Chainsaw for hand?
Matt: Well, Ash never reloads, so that's one thing going for him. But I don't think anyone could realistically beat a Predator one on one.
Me: Not even Legolas?
Matt: ELF! ELF! ELF! No. I might have though Rambo at one time, but Predator would kill him. Rambo, George Bush -
Me: Bush? Which one?
Matt: Either. Both. That's Bush's problem - he should get Predator to take care of business. Osama? Dead. Iraq? Solved. We need to invest more money in tracking down Predator.
Mar 28, 2006
The blogs are back in town!
Mike Uncensored - first post since August
Need. More. Blogs. - the first and probably only blog post you'll see from one Dan Collinge
Occasional Drivel - this guy claimed he was going to post something but lied to me.
Unfortunately, I can't say anything for my pals at Josh's Blog and Everyone Loves a Masshole.
Slackers!
Mar 27, 2006
Quote of the Day
Baron Munchausen: Not yet.
Sultan: "Not yet"? Is that famous?
-The Adventures of Baron Munchausen
Rules of the High Sea
2. If ye lose an eye, hand or leg in service, tough luck.
3. All Booty belongs to yer Captain.
4. If ye "poops out" on the poop deck, ye hang from the yardarm.
5. All Rum belongs to yer Captain.
6. Mutineers will walk the plank.
7. Any problems with rules, ye die.
-Ye Management
(Thanks to the Captain's mum fer this!)
Mar 26, 2006
Quote of the Day
Wrong George team, but...
Mid-major George Mason shocks UConn, goes to Final Four (CBS Sportsline)
Guess how many teams are left in my bracket? If you guessed zero, you'd be correct.
Mar 25, 2006
Quote of the Day
Mar 19, 2006
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Feb 16, 2006
Wikipedia Bans Access from Capitol Hill Computers: The online encyclopedia Wikipedia, which allows users to edit entries on a wide range of subjects, has banned Capitol Hill computers from the editing process. The reason? Hill staffers tend to write glowing entries about their bosses. The rest here. (NPR)
Feb 14, 2006
Feb 13, 2006
Dick Cheney Finally Takes a Stand Against Trial Lawyers (Wonkette)
Feb 6, 2006
Feb 5, 2006
I pledge allegiance to Big Ben’s beard
of the United City of Pittsburgh,
and to the mojo for which it stands,
one Steeler Nation, under Cowher,
undefeatable,
with liberty and Bettis for all.
I'm pledge number 13708.
Feb 1, 2006
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Jan 21, 2006
In the Name of the King: A Dungeon Siege Movie
Jan 19, 2006
Jan 17, 2006
LOADED BIBLE: JESUS vs. VAMPIRES ONE-SHOT
Written by Tim Seeley, art by Nate Bellegard and Mark Englert, cover by Stefano Caselli.
In the near future, the United States is ruled by bloodsucking vampire hordes. Only one man can end their reign of terror: Jesus H. Christ. A tale of war, love, religion and severed heads, the controversial Loaded Bible answers an age-old question: "What Would Jesus Do?" Answer: He'd kick vampire ass.
48 pages, $4.99, in stores on April 19.
Jan 16, 2006
24
How long does it take for Jack to go from assassination suspect to back in charge…
Good to see Doug from Mind of the Married Man getting some work.
Body count as of end of hour 3:Bad Guys: 6 Jack: 4
Hour 4:
10:06: Hobbit sighting!!!!!!!!!!
Body count as of end of hour 4:Bad Guys: 8 Jack: 6
My favorite part:
"Ninjas like to hide in the rafters. So when you enter a room, shoot your muskets off into the air wildly."
Note: The movie is actually pretty terrible, but amusing.
Jan 15, 2006
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On West Wing: CJ and Danny jaw… something about “bangin” being a euphemism.
Panthers win.
On West Wing: Will is awkward
Graphic violence! Viewer discretion! 18 months ago!
Hour 1: 7AM-8AM
7:02: Robin Wood!
7:07: “Have you arrested the person who did this?” Holy crap, Palmer was shot less than 5 minutes ago!
7:10: Chloe’s a slut!
7:15: Michelle’s still a hottie! Such an unintentional bad pun…
First commercial break body count:
Bad Guys: 2 Jack: 0
7:27: Best line so far: “I look like a wedding cake” So not only is the president a gigantic nutjob, but his wife actually makes him looks competent.
Second commercial break: still no hobbit sightings.
7:40something: Now we’re talking – Jack punches out a guy named Weaver, kidnaps a kid, and steals a helicopter. When does the shoosting begin?
Third commercial break: Danny and CJ are not eating dinner again. Apparently a potential nuclear meltdown trumps romance.
7:50: Edgar Styles is heartbroken. Time to crack some skulls Edgar…
7:59: What did Palmer know?
Hour 1 body count:
Bad Guys: 2 Jack: 3
Hour 2: 8AM-9AM
8:00: Annoying teenager B is thrown up against wall. Again.
8:07: “The man does have a history of insubordination.” There’s an understatement. It must be refreshing to start a season as a rogue agent
8:15: Chloe = exposition girl.
8:17: Wayne Palmer = Gary Payton.
There aren’t a lot of clock tickers…
8:28: Still no hobbit sightings…
8:36: Did Jack just take out a baggage handler?
8:45: How in the hell did those two become the first couple?
8:55: Jack has a tender, fatherly moment.
8:59: What, a mole? They’ve never done that before. Still no hobbits!
Body count as of end of hour 2:
Bad Guys: 4 Jack: 3
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IVR Cheatsheet
Jan 3, 2006
National Film Registry