Right now, my current rig is a 50" Dell Plasma. I hate that I can't play my Gamecube because the graphics aren't super high-definition. Well, I found a Sony BRAVIA LCD for $1699 at Best Buy. I could actually sell my 50" and get this and a new CD deck for my car (maybe even get my subs installed into my car). Also, if I get a new TV from Best Buy, I can get a new surround sound system. It sounds pretty cool. I mean, I already have one, but I could sell it and get some movies or new 360 games. I also heard LCDs are a ton better for gaming, since they don't burn in. Still, 32" vs. 50" is my concern. What do you guys think?
*UPDATE: I've decided that if my friend, Syed, calls me back on it today or tomorrow, I'm going to sell it for $2000. If he doesn't, then I'm not going to do it. I want to sell it, but it really is such a nice TV. I did, however, reset it yesterday and my games looked freakin' amazing again. Maybe I can win another one in December...
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Move Over Brian Peppers... This Freak Is Freakin' Nightmarish!!
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What is it with freaks that make you keep looking? I got home tonight and my wife showed me the ugliest thing on the earth. Seriously, this video is disturbing because it seems like that person should be in a horror film. You'll want to cut your memory bank out after viewing this. It's G rated video, honestly, but the she-man (or shim, lol) is so grotesque... well, just view it.
You ready for it? Here it is. *gulp*
And to get the image out of your head, I've included a much more humorous version. (Here's the funny one...)
For more info on this freak, here's the website.
Good night, folks!!
You ready for it? Here it is. *gulp*
And to get the image out of your head, I've included a much more humorous version. (Here's the funny one...)
For more info on this freak, here's the website.
Good night, folks!!
Grim Fandango: The Movie
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Wow. I heard rumor of this on GameSpot. Grim Fandango has such a good tale, and if done right (which I hear it's Tim Burton), will be probably my favorite movie. That is, until, Day of the Tentacle or Sam & Max become movies. I don't even know how many people played the game, so let me run you down what it's about. It's about a grim reaper who, with the help of an orange demon, is trying to get out of the land of death to get to heaven. Sadly, he can't go (along with many other innocent 'dead people') because tickets are being sold for the big apple in the sky from corporate officials in the land of the dead. How did they obtain these tickets? Well, play the game. I'm totally stoked about this. I hope it goes through. I couldn't picture a better story going to Hollywood with Mr. Burton.
Any games you guys are waiting for Hollywood to screw up?
I'm Back (After A Short GameSpot Prison Break)
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Well, again, I warn myself "Don't talk in the forums.". First thing I do is talk in the forums. Apparently, GameSpot's very liberal and power-abusing moderator's have struck me down with a TOS loss. Here's the story:
I read Drudge Report randomly, and saw something crazy. Some terrorist Lebanon woman named her baby after a Raadmissile. So my topic "Don't You Just Love Terrorist?" just posted a link to that news article. Mr. Hippy came along and asked how I could call a woman and her new born baby a terrorist when they didn't do anything. Well, I'm sure no one would like me naming my first born child "9-11 Plane Crash". It's about the same type of thing. I just wrote "Because they are terrorist", moved on to have this same guy (now with his gang of hippy idiots) calling my names like moron, redneck (which I find to be a very racist word, considering IN the dictionary it's a derogatory word towards whites), and 'racist *****'. Not sure what was under those stars. So I wrote "Better to be a racist ***** than an ignorant monkey". Yeah. 2-day ban because of a "major TOS". They said that saying "Better to be a racist ***** than an ignorant monkey" is racism. So I was banned. I reported everyone that called me a name. Yeah, I didn't get anything back saying "Thanks for notifying" or anything. I really hate the liberal scum buckets that run GameSpot. So no more OT forums for me.
I read Drudge Report randomly, and saw something crazy. Some terrorist Lebanon woman named her baby after a Raadmissile. So my topic "Don't You Just Love Terrorist?" just posted a link to that news article. Mr. Hippy came along and asked how I could call a woman and her new born baby a terrorist when they didn't do anything. Well, I'm sure no one would like me naming my first born child "9-11 Plane Crash". It's about the same type of thing. I just wrote "Because they are terrorist", moved on to have this same guy (now with his gang of hippy idiots) calling my names like moron, redneck (which I find to be a very racist word, considering IN the dictionary it's a derogatory word towards whites), and 'racist *****'. Not sure what was under those stars. So I wrote "Better to be a racist ***** than an ignorant monkey". Yeah. 2-day ban because of a "major TOS". They said that saying "Better to be a racist ***** than an ignorant monkey" is racism. So I was banned. I reported everyone that called me a name. Yeah, I didn't get anything back saying "Thanks for notifying" or anything. I really hate the liberal scum buckets that run GameSpot. So no more OT forums for me.
Your Top Favorite Websites That Are Funny
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I really want this blog to expose people to some humorous websites. I have a couple, but please, feel free to share your Top 3. I don't really have a Top 3, but I'm going to share all the websites I love to visit for kicks. Have fun, and remember to share a thought or a site.
· YTMND - I'm obsessed. Look, my banner and my icon touch hints at YTMND. It's probably one of the best websites I've ever seen. I mean, it introduced new colors like Urnge. Worth a view.
· Mega64 - I'm sure most of you have seen the works of Mega64. If you have a 360, and looked in the Ghost Recon section of Marketplace, you've seen the videos to download for Mega64's version of GRAW.
· OddTodd - I think someone needs a job, but this is pretty dang funny. It's a log and info of what this guy (Todd) does all day. He's jobless and lazy. Weeeeeird.
· Real Ultimate Power - Learn to be a ninja ('nuff said).
· Afro Tech Mods - Ok, so you want to build a computer case but you have no money? This website shows you how to build anything from nothing. Even a rail gun.
· --> *Contains some harsh language, fair warning* The Reason To Hate People - This is why I hate the general public. Armageddon, come swiftly and take these idiots with you...
That's all for now. I'll update when I think of some other goofy websites. Until then, have fun!
· YTMND - I'm obsessed. Look, my banner and my icon touch hints at YTMND. It's probably one of the best websites I've ever seen. I mean, it introduced new colors like Urnge. Worth a view.
· Mega64 - I'm sure most of you have seen the works of Mega64. If you have a 360, and looked in the Ghost Recon section of Marketplace, you've seen the videos to download for Mega64's version of GRAW.
· OddTodd - I think someone needs a job, but this is pretty dang funny. It's a log and info of what this guy (Todd) does all day. He's jobless and lazy. Weeeeeird.
· Real Ultimate Power - Learn to be a ninja ('nuff said).
· Afro Tech Mods - Ok, so you want to build a computer case but you have no money? This website shows you how to build anything from nothing. Even a rail gun.
· --> *Contains some harsh language, fair warning* The Reason To Hate People - This is why I hate the general public. Armageddon, come swiftly and take these idiots with you...
That's all for now. I'll update when I think of some other goofy websites. Until then, have fun!
Game Decision...
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I just got a bunch of gift cards for Target through work. Can't really pay bills with them so they're like a mini-spending spree. So, I'm debating on what to do with them. I could get a 360 game (won't be able to actually buy a game for a long, long time so... might as well use gift cards). I could get a bunch of movies... Let's just go back. I want a new game. I'm tired of playing Oblivion and Need For Speed: Most Wanted again and again. I want something new. Something blam!
I enjoyed the Prey demo on 360 (not the multi-player but eh). I haven't played the Lord of the Rings demo. I don't seem to be much interested in that since it's a strategy game on a console. I don't know though. I also enjoyed the Battlefield 2 demo for 360. Agh!! What to do... so, should I let my impatient mind take over or wait for Saint's Row or something more 'fun'?
Welcoming My New Debt!
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Well, here she goes. With my bank account in a car dealer's hands, here's the car we're picking up tomorrow:
2006 Chevelot Cobalt, 5-speed with 26 miles total. Brand spankin' new!
That's the front. Ouch!
Gentlemen, that back end is NOT for buttsecks. :P
And there's her body.
Amazing interior. Well, that's about it. The cool thing was the CD player. It freakin' located the radio stations in town AND the freakin' song. Awesome car. But, now it's time to look for another car. Whatcha guys think?
*Coming Soon: two 12"subs to mount in that phat trunk. Hi ho digity!
2006 Chevelot Cobalt, 5-speed with 26 miles total. Brand spankin' new!
That's the front. Ouch!
Gentlemen, that back end is NOT for buttsecks. :P
And there's her body.
Amazing interior. Well, that's about it. The cool thing was the CD player. It freakin' located the radio stations in town AND the freakin' song. Awesome car. But, now it's time to look for another car. Whatcha guys think?
*Coming Soon: two 12"subs to mount in that phat trunk. Hi ho digity!
Update About Me
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Well, I have whiplash. Not a serious case, but enough to take pain killers. I've never taken one but I went to the doctor, got one, took some X-rays, and well, lol, it was amazing! I felt so good, relaxed, etc.. I'm not going to get addicted (I don't have that kind of personality) but I felt so relaxed that I actually discovered a few things hidden within. My dreams for careers, my love for everything is back... I think I really needed that. It wore off just an hour ago, so I'm not just talking out of my butt. It took the pressure off my chest of having to find another car and still maintain paying bills. Besides the minor whiplash, I have a bruised rib. So, thanks for caring guys, I'm good now.
Unfortunately, my car isn't. They're going to total it. It was a 1994 Saturn SL1, 5-speed. It drove me from Sacramento, CA to Central Texas and hasn't had any mechanical problems. I'm going to miss it. But I'm not allowing that guy's insurance company to settle for some crap amount of money. I need a new car since it's totaled, and I don't think I should have to pay (since I was just obeying the law and sitting there). People think I should take it to court but I don't know. I really just want a new car and my medical paid for.
Unfortunately, my car isn't. They're going to total it. It was a 1994 Saturn SL1, 5-speed. It drove me from Sacramento, CA to Central Texas and hasn't had any mechanical problems. I'm going to miss it. But I'm not allowing that guy's insurance company to settle for some crap amount of money. I need a new car since it's totaled, and I don't think I should have to pay (since I was just obeying the law and sitting there). People think I should take it to court but I don't know. I really just want a new car and my medical paid for.
Breaking News! My Car Is In The Hopital...
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Well, coming home from work, I was sitting behind some guy at a red light, munchin' on some of those new cheesier Gold Fish, just a-waitin'. I happened to look in my rear view and what do I see? Headlights, coming fast about 400 feet back. I was like "Well, maybe he'll stop.". I eat another fish, look up again, he's about 20 feet behind me, not slowing down at all. I mean, he didn't even touch his break. BAM! Rammed right into me. Lucky for me, I didn't have airbags (good old cars) and I had enough time to quickly position myself and brace for impact. I could feel the metal pushing into my back from the car seat. Weird. My subs weren't damaged. My CD player didn't even skip. He was going at least 50MPH. No one even stopped, which was weird. I got out, looked at me back end, looked at him, looked at the light and said "HOW!?". I mean, the light's red, two people are sitting here, and you decide not to stop? I got back in my car so we could pull over in a parking lot (out of the road) to look at the damage further. Yeah, my bumper is hugging my back tires. My head hurt but it was probably because of the shock. The funny thing he said was "Man, I'm sorry. I thought you were gonna go.". May I extend the fact the LIGHT WAS RED!! I took all of his info, called the wife (like you do), drove home, told my wife again, and passed out tired.
On the upside, his insurance is taking care of it today. We're getting a rental car. Plus, if I need to go to the doctor, I can go to the doctor on their expense. I'm not suing the guy, because as a Christian and just a good person in general, I don't think taking someone to court is always the right decision. Plus, I wouldn't want someone taking me to court, especially if my insurance is fixing the problem.
This happened in California too, but my airbags deployed (I used to have a Nissan Altima *I'll show pictures below tonight*). Anyway, airbags are teh dangerous.
On the upside, his insurance is taking care of it today. We're getting a rental car. Plus, if I need to go to the doctor, I can go to the doctor on their expense. I'm not suing the guy, because as a Christian and just a good person in general, I don't think taking someone to court is always the right decision. Plus, I wouldn't want someone taking me to court, especially if my insurance is fixing the problem.
This happened in California too, but my airbags deployed (I used to have a Nissan Altima *I'll show pictures below tonight*). Anyway, airbags are teh dangerous.
Yet, Another List: Top 5 Abused Words in Modern Culture
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I get so sick of these idiots today thinking that everything about everything is a certain word used below. So here's my Top 5 Abused Words in Modern Culture. (Note: This stems from watching news and reading articles relating to people getting their way by claiming on of the following).
5. Offensive: Everyone thinks everything is offensive and it's really stupid. Take people that sue over people using the word 'Jesus' at Macy's. It's not against the law to display a person's name. Yet, lawsuits persist because they're 'offended'. Well, I'm offended by stupid people, so where's my piece of that pie?
4. Stereotype: Seriously, no matter what you say, everyone stereotypes. I don't have a problem with stereotyping because it's just like an identity to a group of people. Doesn't mean it's racist. The problem I really have is how it's preserved. "Oh, he said Asian people are smart? That stereotypical person.". Yet again, back to religion, you can say "Christians are the nut jobs." and that's okay. Completely one-sided tolerance.
3. Politically Correct: That term I started hearing after high school and it is just really stupid. "Happy Holidays" not "Merry Christmas". Again, people throw lawsuits over this. I would like to point out that suing over that is against out Constitution (Freedom of Religion). It only states about seperation of Church State is with government not making a certain religion the "main religion".
2. Racism: Man, everything today seems to be racist. Sony PSP ads (lol), TV shows, according to Kayne West, Bush hates black people. I've even been accused of racism for asking a black person if they like their coffee black or if they wanted chicken for lunch. What happens when a white person screams it? *laughter*
1. Discrimination: Face it, people. No one is really discriminated against these days. Realistically, not from what you hear. I mean, if anything, a white male is the most discriminated person these days. I've seen a commercial for "Black Only" job fairs before (I live in Texas). I think it's a bit unfair with the 'affirmitive action'. But I don't really care about that. I care about how if it's on the other foot, it's discrimination, but if I claim it, I'm just being ridiculous or 'racist'.
*Flame shields up!*
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