Retro Review: About Last Night... (1986)

I had never heard of this movie. It was on my Netflix queue and I forgot why I put it there but it was next on the list so I gave it a whirl. I decided to take a gander on IMDb to see how it was reviewed before I actually watched it. I am obsessed with IMDb, it's my favorite application on my ipod. It didn't seem that promising from what I saw on IMDb, it got a 5.8 out of 10. I wasn't going to send it back now so I popped it in to the XBOX 360 and got into movie mode.

It started off on the right track. Oh wait, before I start rambling I should tell you a little about it. It stars Rob Lowe as Danny, James Belushi as Danny's BF Bernie, Demi Moore as Danny's love interest Debbie and Elizabeth Perkins as Debbie's BF Joan. It was Edward Zwick's directorial debut. You might have seen his other work: Defiance, Blood Diamond, The Last Samurai, The Siege, Courage Under Fire and my favorite Legends of the Fall. If you have not seen LOTF, I highly recommend it.

The film starts off with Danny and Bernie talking about a sexual encounter that Bernie had that involved some kinky shit. They talk about it everywhere, on the bus, at the bar, they don't care. Bernie is blatantly loud and sexually explicit and doesn't care. James Belushi plays a great 'sidekick'. James Belushi looks pretty much the same then as he does now. I like Belushi in According to Jim. Any body watch that show? I catch reruns on TBS. It's pretty funny and he has a hot wife. You know what I have come to realize? There are a lot of shows that have a chubby/fat husband and a hot wife. There is The King of Queens, According to Jim, Still Standing, and I know there are more but I can't think of them right now.

I don't want to bore you with the plot, that's not my style. These are in fact, 'reviews you can't use' so it wouldn't make sense for me to actually explain what happens in the movie. My job is to humorously tell you what I did and didn't like about the film.

If you are a guy such as myself, wait.... okay yes I am in fact a guy, I was just double checking, you will enjoy Demi Moore's sexy voice and some nudity as well. If you are female or a gay man (I don't want to leave any one out) you might enjoy Rob Lowe's bare ass. I am neither a female nor a gay man so I didn't enjoy his ass as much as I could have.

At one point, Danny and Debbie are at a diner and Danny goes behind the counter and pours his own coffee. I want to hang out at a place like that. People are too uppity nowadays and that would probably not happen.

How come when I watch movies the music and background noise are always ten times as loud as the dialogue? I always have to fiddle with the sound, turning it down and then back up and it drives me crazy!! I don't think it's just my tv because it happens at Nicole's house too.

My favorite line: "He doesn't make me sleep in the wet spot."

Most confusing line: "I feel like a fire hydrant that's been pissed on."

All in all I enjoyed the movie more than I thought I would. I think they could of cut it down a little. It did seem to drag at some points. I think About Last Night is underrated. I recommend it if you live funny love stories from the 80's, I mean who doesn't? The 80's are awesome, back me up on this one Ally.

Trivia Corner Reboot #7

I hope everyone ate something greasy this weekend in honor of the troops, I know I did.

RULES: I will only accept EMAILS, do not post your answers in a comment. Let everyone have a fair shot at guessing the answer. You are welcome to leave comments as long as you don't write any answers in there. Email answers to Reviewsyoucantuse@gmail.com No cheating!! Using the Internet takes the fun out of the game. Have fun!

You earn points for correct answers. They are tallied on the side bar (left side). The winner gets their very own blog post written about them by me. Just ask Asblackasobama about his prize, go ahead don't be shy. Actually read the trivia first, send in your answers then you can ask him.

1) What fruit, considered exotic in the 17th century, did King Charles II of England pose with in an official portrait? (worth 2 points)

a) Mango
b) Kiwi
c) Peach
d) Pineapple
e) Richard Simmons

2) In cowboy slang, what's a "skunk egg"? (worth 3 points)

3) What was the password of the Allied forces on D-Day in 1944? (worth 5 points)

Answers will be posted tomorrow (Tuesday) morning.

Weird Laws: Part Se7en

Before I show you some odd and humorous laws, I have a few announcements. First, Pat from Pat Tillett bestowed a new award on me. It is called The White Russian Award, now bask in it's glory!!



If you haven't visited Pat's blog than shame on you. It is full of great life stories and awesome pictures. Click here to go check it out, then come back to read the rest of my post.

Secondly, I wasn't even paying attention but I hit 300 posts at the beginning of this week!! Where did the time go? It seems like only yesterday that I was talking about my 200th post. I will post something special next week for my 300th post of awesomeness.

Now onto the next installment of The Weird Laws of the U.S.

NEW MEXICO

It is illegal for idiots to vote. This is the best law by far. So Georg W. Bush can become president but he can't vote?

In Deming it is illegal to spit on the steps of a public building. Where are the hobos suppose to hock their liquor loogies?

NEW YORK

In Sag Harbor it is illegal to disrobe in any wagon or automobile. Just robes? I can take off my pants and underwear, right?

In Sag Harbor it is illegal to bathe unless wearing a bathing suit or covering. Would a sock covering you-know-where count as a covering?

NORTH CAROLINA

It is illegal to be a professional fortune teller. Good thing I'm only an amateur and don't have my fortune teller license yet.

It is illegal to serve alcohol at a bingo game. You know how rowdy those senior citizens can be when they have had to many Irish Car Bombs.

NORTH DAKOTA

In Devils Lake it is illegal to set off fireworks after 11 p.m. What if I light the fireworks at 10:59:50 and they go off after 11, are they going to be strict about that?

OHIO

In Akron it is illegal to display colored chicks for sale. This sounds racist. I'm not sure if they mean women, chicken or peeps.

In Canton it is illegal to maintain an electrical fence. How else am I suppose to keep out all the wild ostriches?

OKLAHOMA

Until late 2006 tattoos were illegal in Oklahoma. If you got caught giving or having one, what was the sentence? Was there a fine? Jail time? Or sand blast it off?

It is illegal to promote a "horse tripping" event. Is this similar to cow tipping?

OREGON

It is illegal to test ones driving endurance on a highway. Take that Dale Earnhardt Jr.

It is illegal to leave your car door open longer than is needed. "So what are you in the slammer for? "I left my car door open 2 minutes too long, I got 6 years."

The Battle of the Game Show Hosts: Semi Finals: Round 2 needs more votes. Go vote if you haven't yet. Polls close in 2 days. Click HERE to cast your vote.

The Movie Game Guest Post Answers

Congrats to Jerry for getting all the answers except the super duper challenge. And a shout out to myself for getting to play the movie game for once. Also a thanks to Nippy for taking time out of his busy penguin life to guest post on 'Just the Cheese.'

Here are the answers.


Easy - Link : X-Men & Transformers
Zoolander (James Marsden & Jon Voight), Lord of the Rings trilogy (Ian Mckellen & Hugo Weaving) or Happy Feet (Hugo Weaving & Hugh Jackman)

Medium - Link: RocknRolla & Snake Eyes
Kick-Ass (Mark Strong & Michael Rispoli or Nicolas Cage)

Hard - Link: Iron Man & Little Nicky
Stigmata (Shaun Toub & Patricia Arquette), Inglourious Bastards orPulp Fiction (Samuel L. Jackson & Harvey Keitel) or The Replacements (Jon Favreau & Rhys Ifans)


Challenge - Link: Charlie's Angels & Elf & 16 Blocks
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (Sam Rockwell, Zooey Deschanel & Mos Def)

NEW Super Duper Challenge : Try linking the two quotes via the movie they appear in to the other. Same premise as above but instead of being given the movies, you must first figure it out what movies they are in by the quote then link them. This question will be worth 12 points

"There's something out there waiting for us, and it ain't no man. We're all gonna die." & "Oh, what large teeth you have. I mean white sparkly teeth, I know you probably hear this all the time from your food but you must bleach or something, 'cause that's one dazzling smile you got there and do I detect a hint of minty freshness?"

1st quote: Predator - 2nd quote: Shrek: 48 Hrs. (Sonny Landham & Eddie Murphy)

Thanks for playing everyone. The movie game will be back in a few weeks, retooled and shinier.

Stuff I love about Nicole

Here are some random things I love about Nicole, my fiancee. They are in no particular order.

1) Her laugh

2) That she comes over after work around midnight just to sleep with me for a couple hours to then go home

3) Her beautiful eyes

4) The way she uses her sexuality to grab my attention

5) Her great smile

6) The affectionate tone of her voice

7) Her undying determination to be a nurse

8) The taste of her kiss

9) Pushing me to go to school

10) The way she lays on my chest when we cuddle

11) Putting up with my sarcasm

12) Wanting to start a family with me

13) The way she says goodbye

14) About a thousand other things

Today is National Senior Health & Fitness Day

I'm sick of all these odd holidays that we have. Who created them and why? This month alone, there is Nerd Pride Day, National Taffy Day, World Turtle Day, Cookie Monster's Birthday, Turn Beauty Inside Out Day, and much much more.

Here are 25 holidays that are on the fence. Will you see them on the calendar soon?

Hug a Porcupine Day
Bring a Waffle Iron to Work Day
Give a Stranger a Wet-Willy Day
National Moon Your Boss Day
Lick Your Neighbor's Toaster Day
Act Like Your Favorite Animal Day
Speak a Made Up Language Day
Carry Your Toothbrush in Your Mouth Day
Steal a Car Day
Wear a Raincoat in the Shower Day
World Spatula Week
Beat Your Figure Skating Rival with a Tire Iron Day
National Pee in the Pool Day
Ride a Hippopotamus Day
I Can Believe it's Not Butter Day
Aunt Jemima Appreciation Month
Bounce Your Rent Check Day
Tape Over Your Wedding Video with Hardcore Porn Day
Jaywalk Naked Day
Wear a Cape to Work Day
Give Your ATM Card Pin Code to a Random Taxi Driver Day
Scream Obscenities at Kids in the Park Month
Eat Only Spam Day
Tickle a Stranger at the Gym Day
Pretend You're Dr. Kevorkian Day

Which one do you think is going to make it? Oh yeah, help your Grandma work out today. Some squats and bench presses will do the trick. Here is the site with all the real random and weird holidays.

The Movie Game Guest Post

Today's Movie Game is brought to you by Nippy the Penguin from Crazy Penguin Ramblings. This is his prize for being the top dog of the movie game. He gets to create his own questions with no help from me. He is also a movie buff so I'm sure his questions are challenging and fun. Since Nippy is running the show this time, please EMAIL ANSWERS TO draydencrystalfyre@yahoo.com, no putting your answers in a comment. Don't ruin it for everyone else.

The winner of this Movie Game will be awarded the chance to help me with the next round of movie game questions.

If you have never played before or need a refresher, read ahead...

You are presented with two movies, for example: Independence Day and U.S. Marshalls. The object of the game is to link them together using another movie by connecting the actors/actresses. The link in this case is Men In Black using Will Smith from Independence Day and Tommy Lee Jones from U.S. Marshalls. Now they all aren't this easy and sometimes there are multiple answers. The questions range from easy to challenging. Good luck!!

Easy - Link : X-Men & Transformers

Medium - Link: RocknRolla & Snake Eyes

Hard - Link: Iron Man & Little Nicky

Challenge - Link: Charlie's Angels & Elf & 16 Blocks

NEW Super Duper Challenge : Try linking the two quotes via the movie they appear in to the other. Same premise as above but instead of being given the movies, you must first figure it out what movies they are in by the quote then link them. This question will be worth 12 points

"There's something out there waiting for us, and it ain't no man. We're all gonna die." & "Oh, what large teeth you have. I mean white sparkly teeth, I know you probably hear this all the time from your food but you must bleach or something, 'cause that's one dazzling smile you got there and do I detect a hint of minty freshness?"

Remember to email Nippy @ draydencrystalfyre@yahoo.com. I am a contestant this week. I am playing along too. Go check out Nippy's blog when you get a chance. Answers will post Friday morning. The Movie Game is taking a break for a few weeks. It will be back sooner than you know it. If you just came in late, go check out all the old Movie Game posts.

Battle of the Game Show Hosts: Semi Finals: Round 2

Bob Barker showed no mercy for Marc Summers in last week's battle. Bob won 8 votes to 3. Marc hired Happy Gilmore to take out Bob with a chair but Bob was ready and knocked him out with some Plinko chips. After his loss Marc was forced to watch Freddy Got Fingered with live commentary from Tom Green for cheating.

The next battle is almost underway. This is the last battle before the final battle folks. Who will face Bob Barker? Okay there is the bell. Where is Chuck Woolery? I'm told he ate some bad fish tacos and has been in the bathroom for the past 15 minutes. While we are waiting let's talk with Pat Sajak.

Are you ready for this fight Pat?

I was born ready. I have a hypothetical question. Let's say I poisoned Chuck's tacos, would that be grounds for disqualification?

Most definitely Pat. That's rule number 23 in the rule book. Did you poison his tacos?

No, no, no. I was just curious..... I need to find that antidote.

What's that?

Ummm, nothing, never mind. (Pat runs off mumbling)

Ok, Chuck is finally out of the bathroom. He doesn't look so hot. Let's see if we can get a word before he enters the ring.

How you feeling Chuck?

Not to good. No more eating food I find on the floor.

I don't want to hear anymore. Go get in the ring.

Chuck Woolery
vs
Pat Sajak

Things you didn't know about Chuck:

- Cut and styled his mullet when he was younger
- Is allergic to bologna
- Doesn't know how to tie his shoes, he has to hire someone to do it
- Has a fear of dragonflies
- Used to buy his coke from Toucan Sam
- Has the 2 girls, 1 cup video on blu-ray
- Is one-sixteenth Smurf




Things you didn't know about Pat:

- Has never had chocolate ice cream
- Is in a band and plays the recorder
- Ate a whole box of Q-tips on a dare
- Contrary to popular belief, he coined the phrase "I pity the fool"
- Doesn't know who Abraham Lincoln is, never heard of the name before
- Was once married to a hermit crab for 7 hours
- Loves the band Hanson


Time to cast your vote. Make them count. The person you pick is going up against Bob Barker in the final round next Tuesday. Polls will close Sunday at 11:59 pm. No flash photography.

Trivia Corner Reboot #6 Answers

Congrats to Geof and Vikki for getting all 3 questions correct. I won't hold it against Geof for sending his answers out to every one in a mass email. However if it happens again he is banned from my blog (insert sarcasm here). On to the answers.

1) How frequently does the human stomach produce a new lining? (worth 2 points)

a) Every 3 hours
b) Every 3 days
c) Once every week
d) Once every month
e) Every 3 months
f) Ask John Goodman

2) Who was the first villain Superman faced when he made his movie debut in 1948? (worth 3 points)

Spider Lady. She appeared in the 15-episode Superman serial adventure.

3) What sexy male Hollywood heartthrob's middle name is Tiffany? (worth 5 points)

Richard Tiffany Gere

ONLY 4 MORE ROUNDS LEFT!!

Amy Adams or Jenna Fischer

I have recently watched some movies with Amy Adams and Jenna Fischer in them. I thought I was looking at the same person. To me they look alike. Can you tell them apart? In the two pics below, one of them is actress Amy Adams and the other is actress Jenna Fischer.

Who is who?








Did you figure it out? To help you with placing them in something you've seen, here are some things they've been in:

Amy Adams: Julie & Julia, Night at the Museum 2, Doubt, Sunshine Cleaning, Talladega Nights

Jenna Fischer: The Office, Walk Hard, Blades of Glory, Slither, Employee of the Month

Monday Minute Link up

I missed last week's Monday minute, so I made sure to check out The Daily Dose today.



1 - Do you *snort*?

No, which is odd because I'm one-eighth swine.

2 - Our friend, has a nickname and it's Daffy. What's your nickname?

I had a nickname is 5th grade, it was Skull because my last name is Scully. I'm known now as Hot Potato Number 9

3 - Do you know sign language?

No, but I always wanted to learn. I'm hoping that I can take a signing class at school. Where is Helen Keller when you need her?

4 - What's a sample convo from your hood?

Me: What you talkin' about Willis?
Willis: I said can you pass the broccoli?


5 - Do you sleep with electronic devices - i.e. laptop, Blackberry, iPhone, etc?

I turn my phone off when I go to sleep. My HAM radio and electric xylophone stay on though.

Trivia Corner Reboot #6

It's Monday and you know what that means......TRIVIA!!

RULES: I will only accept EMAILS, do not post your answers in a comment. Let everyone have a fair shot at guessing the answer. You are welcome to leave comments as long as you don't write any answers in there. Email answers to Reviewsyoucantuse@gmail.com No cheating!! Using the Internet takes the fun out of the game. Have fun!

You earn points for correct answers. They are tallied on the side bar (left side). The winner gets their very own blog post written about them by me. Just ask Asblackasobama about his prize, go ahead don't be shy. Actually read the trivia first, send in your answers then you can ask him.

1) How frequently does the human stomach produce a new lining? (worth 2 points)

a) Every 3 hours
b) Every 3 days
c) Once every week
d) Once every month
e) Every 3 months
f) Ask John Goodman

2) Who was the first villain Superman faced when he made his movie debut in 1948? (worth 3 points)

3) What sexy male Hollywood heartthrob's middle name is Tiffany? (worth 5 points)

Answers will post Tuesday morning. Get your points now!

Baloo vs Yogi Bear

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For a Friday post I thought we could have some fun by pitting two famous bears against each other. Fighting in today's battle is Baloo from TaleSpin and Yogi Bear from The Yogi Bear Show.

BALOO

PROS

* Can fly a plane without thumbs

* He's a bear and has a job as a pilot

* Once donated his entire paycheck to the starving munchkins of The Wizard of Oz

* Has a sidekick

* Can easily fight off air pirates

* He knows who killed JFK

CONS

* People have heard rumors about what goes on in the plane with Kit

* Crashes a lot

* Got expelled from school for downloading porn in the library

* Doesn't wear pants (which doesn't help the rumors)

* Thinks Paris Hilton is a good person

* Doesn't know how to read

YOGI BEAR

PROS

* Has a knack for stealing picnic baskets

* Has a sidekick

* Saved a litter of kittens from a burning hospital

* Snappy dresser

* Invented meat loaf

* Is tight with Yogi Berra

CONS

* Hangs out with a young bear, kinda creepy

* Goes #2 in the geyser holes in the park

* Gave the ranger an STD

* Doesn't have a steady job

* Doesn't pay child support to Kanga from Winnie the Pooh

* Has a severe gambling problem

My vote is for Baloo. I loved TaleSpin. Anybody play the NES game? Who do you think is the better bear?

Riddles are back!

I haven't posted any riddles in a long time. Here are some I recently stumbled across. To view the answers just right click with your mouse and drag next to where it says answer.

If it takes 6 men to dig 6 holes in 6 days, how long will it take one man to dig half a hole?

Answer: There is no such thing as half a hole, a hole is a hole.

I have 2 coins that add up to 30 cents and one of them is not a nickel. What are the 2 coins?

Answer: One is a quarter and the other is a nickel. (I only said that one of them is not a nickel)

You put a dime in a glass bottle and put a cork in the top. How do you get the dime out of the bottle without breaking the glass or pulling out the cork?

Answer: Push the cork into the bottle and shake the dime out.

How many times can you take 5 away from 25?

Answer: Once because then you will be taking 5 from 20.

You throw away the outside and cook the inside. Then you eat the outside and throw away the inside. What did you eat?

Answer: An ear of corn.

What is the closest relation that your father's sister's sister-in-law could be to you?

Answer: Your mother.

The Movie Game Answers & Winner

CONGRATULATIONS to Nippy the Penguin for winning The Movie Game Contest with a final score of 91 points!! No one came close to beating him. He truly knows too much about movies. His prize for winning is he gets to make his own questions for next week's movie game which means I can finally play. He will be guest posting next Wednesday's Movie Game. After that I am going to hold off on the next series for a couple of weeks. I think everyone's brain is fried from thinking too much.

Here are the final standings:

1. Nippy the Penguin........91
2. Jerry.............................. 71
3. Guilty of Gossip..............49
4. Asblackasobama............37
5. Geof.................................21
6. Janet................................ 11
7. T.S.....................................10
8. Copyboy............................8
9. Sabastian.......................... 6
10. Sara....................................3
11. Golden Girl.......................3
12. Lisa Marie........................1

Congrats to Nippy again for guessing the closest to my DVD collection amount. He guessed 150.
Congrats to Guilty of Gossip for guessing the first DVD I bought.
Nobody guessed correctly on what movie I saw twice in the theater. Everyone guessed The Matrix.
Here are the answers.


Easy - Link: Analyze This & There's Something About Mary
Meet the Parents/Meet the Fockers (Robert DeNiro & Ben Stiller)

Medium - Link: Men in Black & Me, Myself & Irene
Shark Tale (Will Smith & Renee Zellweger) or Batman Forever (Tommy Lee Jones & Jim Carrey)

Hard - Link: The Monster Squad & Office Space
Napoleon Dynamite (Jon Gries & Diedrich Bader) There are also a few other correct answers.

Challenge - Link: The Mask of Zorro & Step Brothers & Deja Vu
Philadelphia (Antonio Banderas, Mary Steenburgen & Denzel Washington)

Bonus: What movie with Keanu Reeves is the only movie I have ever saw twice in the theater? (worth 5 points) The Matrix Reloaded

How many DVD's do I own? Hint: between 1 & 1000, whoever comes closest gets the points (worth 7 points)
Between 140 & 150

What 1987 movie was the first DVD I bought? (worth 10 points)
Spaceballs

See you again next week.

The Invention of Lying Review

I saw Iron Man 2 yesterday but I am not going to review it. Everyone and their 'touches me inappropriately' uncle has seen it and reviewed it. I liked the movie, let's move on.

I am hear to review the underrated movie 'The Invention of Lying,' directed by Ricky Cervais. As I remember this film did not get good reviews. I remembered that I wanted to see it regardless of the reviews so I threw it on the ol' Netflix queue. I went into this movie thinking it was going to be bad or just okay. To my surprise, I thought it was fantastic. It was funny and had an original plot and idea. I normally don't discuss plots because you can read those on IMDb but I will give you a little taste.

It is about a world were lying doesn't exist. People only know how to tell the truth and be brutally honest which creates amusing lines and scenarios. Ricky Cervais' character Mark learns how to lie and is the only one that knows how to. Since nobody knows what lying is, they believe everything he says and hilarity ensues. The rest of the cast includes, Jennifer Garner, Rob Lowe, Tina Fey, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Jeffrey Tambor, Jason Bateman, Edward Norton, and Louis C.K.

The people that vote on IMDb gave this flick a 6.5 out of 10. I disagree with these hooligans. I thoroughly enjoyed this film. It is filled with simple humor and I was actually laughing out loud. I think if I watched it with someone I would of laughed harder. Why is it that comedies are funnier when watched with other people? I love when I think a movie is going to be bad and it totally catches me off guard. I would love to share some humorous lines with you but I don't want to ruin it for anyone that is actually going to see it. There is also a love interest between Garner and Cervais.

I did not recognize Edward Norton in this movie. He has a small part as a cop that pulls over Louis C.K. for driving drunk. He has a porn 'stache and rocks an accent. When I saw his name in the credits and double back to the scene to watch it again. It was funnier when I knew it was him.

If you value my opinion at all you will see this movie and give me your honest opinion. I want to know if I am the only person to think this movie is better than the rating it got. If you see it I will give you candy.

Wedding stuff and kids

Last Thursday, Nicole and I visited another place to possibly have our wedding. It's a castle-like Hotel called Hotel Thayer or The Thayer Hotel (either one works I guess). If you live near the Hudson Valley in New York, you have probably heard of it. It's located in West Point, NY, right on the military base. There are some security check points to go through to enter the premises (ID checks and search of the car). The hotel was built on the side of a mountain so it has a great view. It is made of stone and looks like the Queen might live there. It has a great big lobby and definitely makes you feel insignificant. The ball rooms are big and elegant. Nicole took pictures of the inside with her camera. I wish I was smart enough to think to upload them but I wasn't. Maybe I will do a follow up post with just the pics.






This place also had an amazing view, right on the river. The only issue is only one of the banquet rooms is accessible to the outside lawn where the ceremony would be. The other room would require us to get married inside. I like the idea of getting married outside. The room connected to the outside has a low ceiling compared to the other one that has a nice high ceiling. Things to think about. The woman that was giving us the tour was much more enthusiastic than the woman from the last place. Also the woman from the other place had a cold and she was nasally and annoying. The price per plate was a little cheaper than Beckwithe Point, about $120 a plate. The problem is that Hotel Thayer just changed chefs and they don't know what their menu will look like in 2012, and also the pricing might change. It was a nice place but didn't give us the wow factor. We are still going to look at other venues.

Now a change of subject to something different. I have been thinking about kids more and more lately. I never really thought about having kids that much until I met Nicole and realized I wanted to be with her forever. When I was 20, I thought kids were cute but they didn't make me think about my own future rugrats. Nicole and I were at Mavis the other days getting tires for my tricycle..... I mean, our car. A father came in with his 3 little girls. Two of them were very young, just learning how to talk and making no sense. The other was a little older. These kids were so cute, just eating their Mickey Dees and being happy about nothing. I want some cute kids, dammit. I want to be a father, seems like fun. Can I get them already potty trained? Nicole will have to be on diaper control, I don't like doo-doo. She works in a hospital and cleans up old people so she is more experienced for the job and has better credentials.

I think I will make a great dad. I would tell my kids the truth. If they ask me a question like where do babies come from, I am going to tell them the truth. Where did the stork come from anyway? Has anybody ever actually seen a real stork? I would play with them all the time. I love kids' toys, blocks, cars, books, things with lights and sounds, I'm all over it. You know what I still love? The Highlights magazine that you find at the dentist or doctor's office. I used to read them when I was younger and I still enjoy them. I love to make kids laugh. That is one of the best feelings in the world and it's so easy. Just making a funny face or sound makes them giggle. I love sticking my tongue out at random kids to make them smile. Not in a creepy way. Like if I'm waiting in line and the person is front of me is holding their kid over their shoulder and the kid is looking at me. I'm obligated to entertain them and myself while we are in line. I wanted to play with the kids in Mavis but I thought it might have been creepy so I just asked the little girl if her cookie was tasty. She said something that I couldn't decipher but I understood the big smile. Kids are great and I can't wait to have a bunch with Nicole.

The Movie Game

THIS IS THE LAST ROUND OF THE MOVIE GAME FOR THIS SERIES!! Nippy has been on top for way too long. I am adding some bonus questions to this round so almost anyone can win the grand prize. Please only EMAIL me your answers. No putting answers in a comment, don't ruin it for everyone else. Email answers to reviewsyoucantuse@gmail.com. The winner gets to create their own movie game next week. That means I can participate for once. The answers will post Friday morning and the winner will be declared.

f you have never played before or need a refresher, read ahead...

I present you with two movies, for example: Independence Day and U.S. Marshalls. The object of the game is to link them together using another movie by connecting the actors/actresses. The link in this case is Men In Black using Will Smith from Independence Day and Tommy Lee Jones from U.S. Marshalls. Now they all aren't this easy and sometimes there are multiple answers. The questions range from easy to hard and sometimes I like to throw in a challenging one to test those true movie buffs. You earn points for correct answers and I keep track of every one's points on the side of my blog. There is going to be a prize awarded to the winner. GOOD LUCK!!

Easy - Link: Analyze This & There's Something About Mary

Medium - Link: Men in Black & Me, Myself & Irene

Hard - Link: The Monster Squad & Office Space

Challenge - Link: The Mask of Zorro & Step Brothers & Deja Vu

Bonus: What movie with Keanu Reeves is the only movie I have ever saw twice in the theater? (worth 5 points)

How many DVD's do I own? Hint: between 1 & 1000, whoever comes closest gets the points (worth 7 points)

What 1987 movie was the first DVD I bought? (worth 10 points)

Battle of the Game Show Hosts: Semi Finals: Round 1

We are down to the final four contestants. We are so close to a winner, I can taste it. It tastes like butterscotch and a cigar mixed together. In the last round Alex Trebek got trounced by Pat Sajak. Trebek didn't have a chance. Sean Connery was going to help Sajak win by putting a beehive filled with angry bees down Trebek's pants but Sajak didn't need any extra help. After Sajak won, Connery put the beehive in Trebek's limo. He was heard by fans saying "Suck it Trebek."

Are you ready for the next round? I can't hear you. Okay, I stopped vacuuming, what did you say? I hope you are all wearing your battle bracelets that I made you. Here comes the next round.

Bob Barker
vs
Marc Summers

Backstage Comments:

"I'd rather fight that four-eyed nerd Drew Carey, he doesn't deserve to host my show."

"I had sex with Marc Summers' mom, aunt and sister all in the same night."

"Richard Dawson murdered Rod Roddy, I have proof."

"I am not allowed within 100 feet of Vanna White."

"That Powdered Toast Man is the shit, have you read his blog?"

Backstage Comments:

"I thought Bob Barker died."

"Anybody want a pickle pop? I'm buying."

"Why does it smell like butterscotch cigars?"

"I took a dump in Barker's limo"

"I was offered the role of Iron Man but I turned it down because Abe Vigoda said it was a bad idea."

Time to cast your votes. I am only accepting bribes in the form of purple or blue marshmallow peeps. And no flash photography, Marc is easily frightened. Polls close Sunday at 11:59 pm. The next round of the semi finals between Chuck Woolery and Pat Sajak will happen next Tuesday, don't miss it.

Trivia Corner Reboot #5 Answers

Congrats to Geof @ ETMC for racking up 11 points this round by getting all the answers correct. Jerry still holds the #1 spot, nobody was able to de-thrown him. Maybe next week. Here are the answers you have been waiting for.


1) How many chemical elements on the periodic table are represented by a single letter? (worth 2 points)

a) 3
b) 22
c) 41
d) 0
e) 14


2) When baseball phenom Barry Bonds joined the San Francisco Giants in 1993, he wore a size 42 uniform jersey. What size was the scandal-tainted slugger wearing ten years later? (worth 4 points)

Size 52. During the same period his shoe size increased from 10 1/2 to 13.


3) Where on your body is there a helix and an antihelix? (worth 5 points)

On each of your outer ears. The helix is the prominent rim around most of the outer ear, the antihelix is the curved inner elevation in front of it, but separated from it by a depression known as the scapha.

Trivia Corner Reboot #5

I hope everyone had a phantasmagorical weekend. Finals are done and school is over until next semester in September, yay!! Okay, sharpen those pencils and adjust your thinking caps, it's time for Monday Trivia.

RULES: I will only accept EMAILS, do not post your answers in a comment. Let everyone have a fair shot at guessing the answer. You are welcome to leave comments as long as you don't write any answers in there. Email answers to Reviewsyoucantuse@gmail.com No cheating!! Using the Internet takes the fun out of the game. Have fun!

You earn points for correct answers. They are tallied on the side bar (left side). The winner gets their very own blog post written about them by me. Just ask Asblackasobama about his prize, go ahead don't be shy. Actually read the trivia first, send in your answers then you can ask him.

1) How many chemical elements on the periodic table are represented by a single letter? (worth 2 points)

a) 3
b) 22
c) 41
d) 0
e) 14


2) When baseball phenom Barry Bonds joined the San Francisco Giants in 1993, he wore a size 42 uniform jersey. What size was the scandal-tainted slugger wearing ten years later? (worth 4 points)


3) Where on your body is there a helix and an antihelix? (worth 5 points)

There are only 5 more rounds of Trivia Corner Reboot left. Chalk up your points now before you fall too far behind the leaders. Will someone overthrow Jerry this week? It could be you, no, not you, the person behind you with the blue shirt, yeah you!

Here's the Scoop

I haven't posted that much this week. I have been busy working and studying for finals and whatnot. I haven't really visited anybody's blog or commented on anything. I apologize for that. I know I have probably missed some great posts and I will never catch up if I go back to read them all. I had planned on posting some stuff today about wedding stuff and my post without using the letter 'E' but I have a sudden case of writer's block. This hasn't happened since December. I don't just want to rush a post just to write something, those never come out the way you want them too.

I will make up for my lack of posts this week with some great stuff next week. Now that school is over for this semester I don't have to worry about doing homework. I will use this weekend to brainstorm my ideas and make what I want to write about worthwhile. I will tell you that Nicole and I took a gander at another place for our wedding. I will tell you about that in more detail next week. I know Ally @ Fourth Grade Nothing is dying to hear about our wedding plans.

Have a great weekend everyone. Do stuff I probably might do on a dare.

The Movie Game Answers

Congratulations to JERRY for being the only one to get all 4 correct. I finally stumped that damn Nippy the Penguin on this one. Way to go Jerry!!

Easy - Link: True Lies & Dante's Peak
The Terminator/Terminator 2 (Arnold Schwarzenegger & Linda Hamilton)

Medium - Link: Without a Paddle & Flubber
SLC Punk (Matthew Lillard & Christopher Mcdonald) or Old Dogs (Seth Green & Robin Williams)

Hard - Link: Legally Blonde 2 & Phone Booth
Monsters vs. Aliens or Freeway (Reese Witherspoon & Kiefer Sutherland) or Vantage Point (Bruce McGill & Forest Whitaker)

Challenge - Link: Gran Torino & Kiss Kiss Bang Bang & Captain Corelli's Mandolin
Gothika (John Carroll Lynch, Robert Downey Jr. & Penelope Cruz)

There is only one round left of The Movie Game before a new contest starts. Make sure you end with a bang. Mark it on your calender 5/19: Play Movie Game.

Stupid things people say....

Family Feud host Richard Dawson: Name something a blind man might use.

Contestant: A sword.

Q & A responses

Last week I posed some questionsto everybody.Here are their responses, as well as my responses to the questions they posed to me.

1) Would you rather lick the bottom of a stranger's foot or suck on a lollipop you found under your couch?

2) What do you like most about 'Just the Cheese'?

3) What is your least favorite thing about 'Just the Cheese'?

4) Who would win in a tag team match: Spongebob & Mr. Krabs vs. Patrick & Squidward

5) How many blogs are you following?

6) Do you think you could be me in a game of Scrabble?

7) Ask me a random question of your choosing.

Sara said...

1) Totally go with the lollipop found under the couch.
2) I like the randomness, and the fact that you are a dude who is involved with wedding stuff. My husband wanted nothing to do with it, and I found that to be very sweet of you. :)
3) I am nosey, and I can't find any pictures of you or your fiance anywhere on here! I need faces to go with the blog!
4)Tag team match winner: Spongebob & Mr. Krabs.
5) 15.
6)I don't think I could beat anyone at a game of Scrabble.
7)Do you play any video games? (I am a gamer, sorry,but I need to know what you play in order to establish how cool you are).

My answer: I don't play as many video games as I used to. I mostly play Madden football. I will play Halo and Call of Duty occasionally but I love to break out the NES, Super NES or 64 to play so old school games.

Samantha said...

1) Would you rather lick the bottom of a stranger's foot or suck on a lollipop you found under your couch?

I would definitely take the lollipop under the couch!

2) What do you like most about 'Just the Cheese'?

Random & funny posts :) Just love 'em

3) What is your least favorite thing about 'Just the Cheese'?

I don't have any dislikes!

4) Who would win in a tag team match: Spongebob & Mr. Krabs vs. Patrick & Squidward

Definitely Spongebob & Mr. Krabs!

5) How many blogs are you following?

Lost count.

6) Do you think you could beat me in a game of Scrabble?

Probably not...I havent' played in a while.

7) Ask me a random question of your choosing.

I've got nothing...

Lisa Marie said...

1) Would you rather lick the bottom of a stranger's foot or suck on a lollipop you found under your couch?
suck the lolli, after all it is my couch and my funk.

2) What do you like most about 'Just the Cheese'? I think you are VERY funny!

3) What is your least favorite thing about 'Just the Cheese'? don't really have a negative!

4) Who would win in a tag team match: Spongebob & Mr. Krabs vs. Patrick & Squidward I hope Patrick!

5) How many blogs are you following? a lot... a wayyyy lot

6) Do you think you could be me in a game of Scrabble?
Yes.I am a nerd. I play a lot of Scrabble.

7) Ask me a random question of your choosing.
what kind of cheese do you prefer?

My answer: That is a great question. I would say I prefer Vermont white sharp cheddar, you can't go wrong with cheddar.

Nippy The Penguin said...

1) Would you rather lick the bottom of a stranger's foot or suck on a lollipop you found
under your couch?

lolipop most def.

2) What do you like most about 'Just the Cheese'?

random sillieness and the trivia.

3) What is your least favorite thing about 'Just the Cheese'?

that commenter nippy he is such a tool.

4) Who would win in a tag team match: Spongebob & Mr. Krabs vs. Patrick & Squidward

spongebob and crabs as i think patrick likes being pinned down.

5) How many blogs are you following?

several prob 6 at the moment.

6) Do you think you could be me in a game of Scrabble?

possibly we do have the same iq score lol.

7) Ask me a random question of your choosing

what movie is this quote from ? don't worry it's easy "I don't want to talk to you no more, you empty headed animal food trough wiper. I fart in your general direction. Your mother was a hamster and your father smelt of elderberries. "

My answer: Nippy, you would ask a movie question. Monty Python and the Holy Grail.

Copyboy said...

1) lollipop

2) movie quiz (even though I'm not good about it)

3) Not enough movie quizes

4) Spongebod & Mr. K

5) A lot

6) My wife could. I couldn't

7) What does the background of your blog mean?

My answer: The background means absolutely nothing. I just thought it was a cool design.

Cheeseboy said...

DEFINITELY depends on who the stranger is. Is she hot? Clean?

I follow too many blogs, but I ALWAYS keep an eye on this one.

Here's my question:

What's the worst city you have ever spent any significant amount of time in?

My answer: I don't know about city but I have driven through Canada a couple times and it smelled like cow dung.

Jerry said...

1) Lollipop.

2) Movie quiz

3) How hard the movie quiz is and that Nippy apparently is kick ass at it.

4) Spongebob and Krabs.

5) Too many to keep up with LOL

6) I dunno. Do we get to use slang?

7) If you could move to anywhere in the world, Where and Why?

My answer: I would move to Australia. I want the water to swirl the opposite direction when I flush.

margg. said...

1)
Lollipop.
Definately.

2) It's pretty darn hilarious.

3) It's not really bad. I just suck at the movie quizzzes.

4) Spongebob and Crabboo.

5) A lot?

6) Yes. Oh yes.

7) Do you own a hair brush?

My answer: I do not own a hair brush. I have my dad's old mustache comb and a regular comb. I shave my head to a crew cut so I have no need for a brush.

Thanks for participating everyone. I love the different answers I get to the Q & A. I will have it again in a few weeks.

Retro Post: If I had a nickel...

... for every time someone thought that my tattoo was “spider-man”, I would have enough money to get another tattoo under it that says “this is not spider-man, do not ask if it is.” Well I guess I can’t be surprised about it, the general population is uneducated on superhero/comic book symbols and knowledge. I’m seriously considering getting a tattoo on my other arm of the spider-man spider just so I can have visual evidence of the differences between them all the time.

My ink is the logo from the band COLD, unfortunately they have broken up. I didn’t do it for the band, I’m not a die hard fan (If you're thinking Bruce Willis, I love the movie). I got the tattoo because I liked the spider and figured not many people knew of the band. Also in 20 years when no one remembers the band it will just be a kick ass arachnid.
In truth my favorite band is Green Day but I wouldn’t get a tattoo of them for that reason, that’s dumb. I get pretty peeved when people such as u, probably, think my tat is Tobey Maguire’s secret identity. I’d compare it to asking a fat woman if she is pregnant, you never get a good reaction out of that question.
So for all of u folks that haven’t seen the movie, read the comics or watched the cartoon, it’s time to learn some useless knowledge. I mean right now or the next time someone is gonna get punched in the baby maker.

The Movie Game

Here we are again with another rousing round of movie fun. For all those newbies out there, I only accept emails for this game. Absolutely no posting answers in a comment. Email answers to reviewsyoucantuse@gmail.com


If you have never played before or need a refresher, read ahead...

I present you with two movies, for example: Independence Day and U.S. Marshalls. The object of the game is to link them together using another movie by connecting the actors/actresses. The link in this case is Men In Black using Will Smith from Independence Day and Tommy Lee Jones from U.S. Marshalls. Now they all aren't this easy and sometimes there are multiple answers. The questions range from easy to hard and sometimes I like to throw in a challenging one to test those true movie buffs. You earn points for correct answers and I keep track of every one's points on the side of my blog. There is going to be a prize awarded to the winner. GOOD LUCK!!

Easy - Link: True Lies & Dante's Peak

Medium - Link: Without a Paddle & Flubber

Hard - Link: Legally Blonde 2 & Phone Booth

Challenge - Link: Gran Torino & Kiss Kiss Bang Bang & Captain Corelli's Mandolin

Since this post is later in the day than usual, I will give everybody more time to answer. The answers will post Friday afternoon. Have fun!

Battle of the Game Show Hosts: 4th Round

Welcome back! It feels like ages since the last duel. Do you want to know who won the last round? Do you even remember who was battling? No, it was not Ross Perot versus Al Gore. They aren't even game show hosts. It was Chuck Woolery versus Dick Clark. I thought this match would come down to the wire like the 1st round but it was a TKO by Chuck. Dick didn't have a fighting chance. The fact that Dick is part robot didn't help him this time.

This round should be a juicy one. It features two long time running hosts of respectable game shows. Instead of just duking it out like we have been doing, we were going to have the next contestants jell-o wrestle but one of them is allergic to Bill Cosby. Judge Mills Lane will be guest refereeing today. "Now, I want a good clean fight, let's get it on." "Thanks Milly. You don't like being called Milly? It sounds girly? It's your gam-gams name?" Let's get the next round going while I apologize to Mr. Lane.

ALEX TREBEK
vs
PAT SAJAK

Hostings: The Wizard of Odds (1973-74), High Rollers (1974-76 & 1978-80), Double Dare (1976-77), The $128,000 Question (1977-78), Pitfall (1981-82), Battlestars (1981-82 & 1983), Jeopardy!/Super Jeopardy! (1984-present), Classic Concentration (1987-94), To Tell the Truth (1991)

Most Hated Animal: Giraffe, he thinks that long neck isn't natural
Alternate Middle Name: Reginald
Favorite Appetizer: Texas Cheese Fries from Chilis
Male Celebrity He Would Marry If He Was Gay: Clone of himself
Biggest Accomplishment In Life: Growing a mustache
Beef With Pat Sajak: Gave his number to Pat to give to Vanna and he never did




Hostings: Wheel of Fortune (1981-present)
Most Hated Animal: Flamingo, gave him some bad advice
Alternate Middle Name: Beatrice
Favorite Appetizer: He wants to know if the free bread counts
Male Celebrity He Would Marry If He Was Gay: Alex Trebek but only with the 'stache
Biggest Accomplishment In Life: Not being susceptible to Vanna's seductive letter turning
Beef With Alex Trebek: He promised after he shaved his mustache he would give it to Pat but he didn't, he gave it to Richard Dawson


It's now up to you folks. Cast your votes. I have advised both challengers to not accept bribes or candy. I on the other hand accept both, especially candy. Polls will close on Sunday at 11:59 PM. The first round of the semi finals will take place next Tuesday. I know I'm excited.

Trivia Corner Reboot #4 Answers

Congrats to Nippy, Geof and Greg for getting some points. And a big congrats to Jerry for guessing my middle name (he must of called my mom). Here are the answers.

1) Which U.S. president once quipped, "I would like to deny all allegations by Bob Hope that during my last game of golf, I hit an eagle, a birdie, an elk, and a moose"? (worth 2 points)

a) Bill Clinton
b) Richard Nixon
c) Gerald Ford, who was known to accidentally hit spectators with wayward golf balls.
d) Thomas Jefferson
e) Jimmy Carter

2) On what TV sitcom did the star's mother have a car bearing the license plate "#1 MOM"? (worth 4 points)

The Drew Carey Show

Bonus: What is my middle name? Jamie ( ? ) Scully (now worth 7 points)

Robert

Jerry has taken over the #1 spot this week. Don't be sad if you didn't get any points, there are still 6 more rounds left. Thanks for playing, come back next Monday for more trivia.

Trivia Corner Reboot #4

Start your day off right with some 'Just the Cheese' trivia.

RULES: I will only accept EMAILS, do not post your answers in a comment. Let everyone have a fair shot at guessing the answer. You are welcome to leave comments as long as you don't write any answers in there. Email answers to Reviewsyoucantuse@gmail.com No cheating!! Using the Internet takes the fun out of the game. Have fun!

1) Which U.S. president once quipped, "I would like to deny all allegations by Bob Hope that during my last game of golf, I hit an eagle, a birdie, an elk, and a moose"? (worth 2 points)

a) Bill Clinton
b) Richard Nixon
c) Gerald Ford
d) Thomas Jefferson
e) Jimmy Carter

2) On what TV sitcom did the star's mother have a car bearing the license plate "#1 MOM"? (worth 4 points)

Bonus: What is my middle name? Jamie ( ? ) Scully (now worth 7 points)

Old Hint: It is nowhere on my blog and it is a common name.
New Hint: It is 6 letters long.

Get your answers in by 7 am tomorrow morning (Tuesday) if you want to get any points!!

FYI & UPDATE & STUFF

Three weeks ago Tuppence @ Tuppenny Tales awarded me with the Sunshine Blogger award and I totally forgot to post it. Thank you Tuppence for the fantastic award and I'm sorry for forgetting about it. Go check out her blog if you haven't already. Why you ask? Because I said so (that always worked when your mom or dad said it).


I apologize for not having my post 'without using the letter E' up already. I was going to do it this past week but it totally slipped my mine. I will definitely work on it next week and have it up at some point. It's a tough one to write.

I have an English paper, other HW and studying for finals to do this weekend so I won't be reading anybody's posts nor commenting. If you receive a comment from me this weekend please reply to it with: GET BACK TO STUDYING!!! Thank you. I will hopefully be back on Monday to catch up on the awesome blogs that I read.

Voting for the Battle of the Game Show Hosts: 3rd Round ends Sunday night. If you still have not voted go HERE, we need more votes to announce an official winner.

Weird Laws: Part (5x2)-4=6

Here is the next installment of the Weird Laws of the U.S


MISSOURI

In Perryville it is illegal to injure any bird within city limits. How else am I suppose to get my chicken nuggets?

It is illegal for a bar owner to let people drink on his premises between 2 am and 6 am. Sir, this flask is filled with milk, I would never think to disobey the law.

MONTANA

In Billings it is illegal to raise rats as pets. I already have 4 turtles, I was hoping one of the rats could teach them martial arts. I'd call him Splinter.

It is illegal to pretend to abuse an animal in the presence of a minor. Son, I have to kick the shit out of this dog, I'm not allowed to pretend.

NEBRASKA

It is illegal to pilot a plane while drunk. This one doesn't seem weird to me. Who is mixing normal laws in with my weird ones?

It is against the law to marry if you have an STD. Beware of all the single ladies.

NEVADA

In Reno it is illegal to lay down on a sidewalk. That is the best place to take a nap after a long night of gambling.

It is illegal to place a chair or bench on any street. I like to play musical chairs, Russian roulette style.

NEW HAMPSHIRE

It is illegal to check into a hotel under a false name. I guess I have to stop using the name Seymour Buttz.

It is illegal to take seaweed off of the beach at night. You don't want to piss off Aquaman.

NEW JERSEY

It is illegal to sell handcuffs to someone under 18. Too many kinky teenagers in Jersey.

It is illegal to wear a bullet-proof vest while murdering someone. Because that would just be totally unfair to your victim.

Go vote on the Battle of the Game Show Hosts: 3rd Round if you haven't already. It was Tuesdays post. We need more votes!!

The Movie Game Answers

Congrats to Nippy again for getting all four questions correct. It is hard to stump that penguin, I will get him eventually. Here are the answers.

Easy - Link: My Girl & Little Giants
Ghostbusters (Dan Aykroyd & Rick Moranis)

Medium - Link: National Security & Goodfellas
Wild Hogs (Martin Lawrence & Ray Liotta)

Hard - Link: When Harry Met Sally & Evan Almighty
Monsters Inc. (Billy Crystal & John Goodman)

Challenge - Link: Adaptation & Kinsey & Ray
Jarhead (Chris Cooper, Peter Sarsgaard & Jamie Foxx)

Seems like nobody is going to knock that penguin off his perch. Come back next Wednesday for more movie game.