"'Meme.' That wasn't her name, she was just incredibly fucking selfish."
May 10, 2005
Zhubin was kind enough to name me inter-successor to this meme, and I was so happy to be mentioned in someone's blog other than mine, I just had to bite.
The rules to the Caesar's Bath meme are as follows, for those of you who have been living under an inter-rock: Behold, the Caesar's Bath meme! List five things that people in your circle of friends or peer group are wild about, but you can't really understand the fuss over. To use the words of Caesar (from History of the World Part I), "Nice. Nice. Not thrilling...but nice."
I'd also like to point out that I *am* refraining from wasting listing one of my five trends as "Memes," because as the delightful Rick pointed out a few weekends ago, irony and self-referential humor is totally out, and cheerful honesty is the new irony.
So here we go.
- Bright Eyes -- Now, I'll be the first to admit that "Movement of a Hand" is one of my top ten favorite songs, and when I heard that Conor had a vertiable mountain of songs he's been composing since he was in the womb and his mother had to hold a wee microphone up to her uterus to catch the clever, scathing lyrics and haunting melodies strummed on his own damn umbilical cord, I was pretty excited.
But I just can't get into it. I want to, because liking Bright Eyes may be the last vestige of hip, youthful taste in music I have, save for catching myself humming a Killers song the other day, then celebrating my born-again hipness by listening to two hours of japanese pop music and Sondheim musicals.
But no, Conor sings almost all his other sappy songs like he just got out of bed after a night of screaming and doing shots of sandpaper. Also, in his "interviews" he's not only a dick, but a scripted dick. If you're going to pretend to hate the world, try taking some acting classes.
- Friendster/MySpace/Facebook -- Okay, I'm down with Livejournal, and sure, MSNwhatever and Xanga, but I do not understand the purpose of any of these friend-finder sites. I joined Friendster a while back, and after being added to the friends lists of the few computer savvy people I knew in college, then being added by people who I assume I passed once on the lawn but probably couldn't pick them out of a lineup of kitchen appliances, I lost track of why I joined in the first place.
I seriously don't get how people are so addicted to checking it everyday, posting on the bulletin boards, meeting new people just to hang out, then giving them a shoutout testemonial.
But there's not usually an accompanying blog and rarely any interesting facts given about the person in question, so you basically have to trust the friends' advice. To me, this is like moving to a foreign country and walking around with an entourage and a t-shirt professing how cool you are, but never actually doing anything to prove it.
- Performance Art -- I guess I don't fully understand what performance art is. I just watched a video of some guy drowning himself in the name of performance art.
If you watch it, you'll see that this guy is a pretentious little fuck, and it's a shame he was resuscitated, but as I was watching this, I wondered what his point was.
Isn't performance art supposed to have some redeeming social value, causing us all to look inward and re-evaluate societal norms? This is just some idiot who filmed himself in a bathtub.
It's like Jackass, without the delightful humor of Johnny, Bam, and Steve-O.
Also, I hate Andy Kaufman. I can piss off a bunch of people, too. Does that make me a misunderstood genius comedian in my own time? Summon R.E.M. to write a song about me! I can't believe they put a man on the moon either, Michael Stipe!
- Directors with the last name "Anderson" -- Yeah, I'm gonna get in trouble for this one.
I'm talking about Mr. Wes and Mr. P.T., and their questionable movies in question: "Bottle Rocket," "Rushmore," "The Royal Tenenbaums," "The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou," "Boogie Nights," "Magnolia," Punch-Drunk Love."
Hated, hated, hated/fell asleep, didn't see but certainly would have hated, hated, wanted to kill self hated so much, single-handedly made me lose all respect for Adam Sandler.
My damn uncle was *IN* "Bottle Rocket," and I still hated it! Except for his scene, of course, wherein I think the writing was overshadowed by the brilliant acting and the amazing way he was able to convey that he had a super awesome neice.
- Beer -- Guys, I wish I liked it. Guiness is the only thing I can stand, and that's because it just tastes like a loaf of bread.
Everything else tastes like it's stabbing my tongue with sour wheat stalks. And for people who just drink it for the alcohol content, isn't it cheaper to do, like, three shots of any liquor?
Bam, bam, bam, hands free for the rest of the night, no ping pong balls falling into it after rolling around a dirty frat floor, no kegs to tap, no roofies -- unless you're into that kind of thing.
But as a sippin' drink? Seriously, I go out to dinner with my friends and they order a perfectly good cheeseburger and ruin it with some stale wheat juice that gets hot after about four sips.
I'll take my diet coke, and bid you good morrow, sir!
I get to name the next people I hope will read this entry without me emailing this link to them and clearing my throat loudly, so I pass the torch onto the Damn Dirty Hippie, Matthew A. Little, and anyone who's alive over at SDO.
Posted by Kitsune at May 10, 2005 10:46 PM | digg this
- - - - - - - - - - - - -
I don't really have much to say.. wait... if I gave it time.. I guess I could say something!! I just wanted to be the first to post a comment.
I really don't get why people love bitching about stuff they hate. Why? What purpose does it serve? In the end, you only piss off somebody that likes what you don't and they continue the cycle of hate. In my hockey blog and on my xanga personal journal, I decided to get nonconformist and start a "spread the love" list. Why not talk about the things/people that you love. This world is too full of hate!
Anyway... great job on the 5 choices. I agree with each one. Especially the performance art crap. These people want it funded by taxpayers no less!
Posted by:
Michael
- - - - - - - - - - - - -
It's awesome that your uncle was in Robocop
Posted by:
Chris
- - - - - - - - - - - - -
I didn't know the guy from bright eyes was a dick. I still really like the music, though. One foot infront of another is my favorite song by them, followed by Katie come true. But you know my stance on Andy Kaufman. It's slowly changing because of you, but I remain semi-steadfast.
Posted by:
Likwidflame
- - - - - - - - - - - - -
Michael, the world is overflowing with spread-the-love memes. I'm not saying it's okay, but it's actually more self-serving than the hate ones.
That doesn't mean I'm not still doing one on my livejournal.
Posted by:
Kitsune
- - - - - - - - - - - - -
and now I shall suffer the wrath but... whats all this hub-bub about memes? What is a meme first of all. I pride myself on being savy enough to know most of the current trends on the web but this one I've never heard of, also I just woke up and its 6:30am and I'm still asleep.
Posted by:
wcr
- - - - - - - - - - - - -
sweet jebus, I must have really been asleep cause I just re-read the second paragragh, my bad, wrath away.
Posted by:
wcr
- - - - - - - - - - - - -
Now are you sure this just wasn't a list of 5 things you know I like that you can't stand? (See? That's how self-absorbed I am!)
Response forthcoming...
Posted by:
Matt
- - - - - - - - - - - - -
Hah.
Actually, you were just the inspiration for my Anderson directors rant, but I guess when your circle of friends consists of two people, it was bound to happen.
Posted by:
Kitsune
- - - - - - - - - - - - -
dear god it is as though you've stolen my philosophy on beer and put a vaginery spin on it. way to go, old friend!
Posted by:
jed
- - - - - - - - - - - - -
You're right: that douchebag should've stayed drowned. Why did Asscrack McHefty have to do fake CPR on him, anyway? I'm sincerely doubting its sincerity - if you want to off yourself, at least DO it, for crying out loud. Poser.
Anyway - you're bang on with this stuff, L. And - ARE you related to Ronnie Cox as well? Robocop and Total Recall weren't his better movies, that's for sure (well, except for being shot a bunch or having his face explode - those things were pretty cool).
Posted by:
zanbowser
- - - - - - - - - - - - -
Yeh, Beer. Why bother. So many better things to ingest.
Other then that, I don't feel strongly enough about them to respond. Pretend I'm witty and opinionated and sober.
Posted by:
6-foot Hobbit
- - - - - - - - - - - - -
I was recently dragged off to a "performance art extravaganza". One "piece" was a guy sitting on a toilet (fully clothed)reading the paper for 15 minutes. I think i missed the meaning of the performance.
Posted by:
Strife
- - - - - - - - - - - - -
When people talk about 'performance art' I always think of the "Shit on the Flag" sketch from Mr. Show. Of course, most things make me think of Mr. Show. I think I'm in love with him.
Posted by:
Matt
- - - - - - - - - - - - -
Sorry, I was just walking by and overheard some things you said. First of all, the unequivocal reproach of all *.Anderson films seems a little hasty. Agreed, I was not impressed with Wes's first three efforts and did not understand the hype over them, but The Life Aquatic was great. It is the one film of his I enjoyed. I'm just saying that perhaps you should give it a chance before so promptly dismissing it.
Secondly, are you sure you hated Boogie Nights? Are you sure you didn't like it? I mean, you did own the movie... but of course I often buy movies because I hate them.
Lastly, beer. Sweet, sweet, lovely, understanding beer. Obviously, you are mistken here, because I know him personally, and he would never do those things. Beer wants to help you. Beer is your friend. He just wants to be delicious and help members of the opposite sex seem more attractive. You are right, however, about the absurdity of ordering a beer with a cheesesburger. I mean, that cheeseburger is filling precious stomach room that could be filled with wholesome, honorable beer. To further allay your misconceptions, let me assure you that beer is NOT a sipping drink. Becoming "hot after four sips" is only a problem for pussies who take five drinks to finish a beer. Also, did you know that many scholars believe that Noah (or the actual event that the religious tale is perhaps based on) survived his days afloat consuming beer. This is because a person in such a position most likely would have been a trader, and one of the major commodities traded (by boat) at the time was beer. Such a situation, actually, would have been quite ideal since beer contains many nutrients one would need on a limited diet, and (due to its low alcohol content) would not spoil like stagnant ordinary water would over an extended period of time. Such a source of fresh water would be crucial to someone lost amidst on ocean of sea water. So drink up! Perhaps God will choose you to preserve life.
Posted by:
Sean
- - - - - - - - - - - - -
I most certainly did NOT own Boogie Nights, my good sir, and I think you are confusing me with my good friend, Melissa, who was so obsessed with the film, she wore rollerskates around campus and spread the campus-wide "secret" that Heather Graham was her sister.
And as for beer, aren't you the guy who I took out for his 21st birthday who wouldn't have a SIP of alcohol, because he had a paper due the next day?
Posted by:
Kitsune
- - - - - - - - - - - - -
Ah - the quarrels of exes... so amusing how the memories get confused and favour the racanteur/euse.
Fifty bucks on Kitsune... and not just because she r0xx0rz muh b0xx0rz.
Oh... wait... I guess the memory gets confused and favours the "I know it'll never happen but damn it's nice to dream; and no, I'm not an intarweb stalker at all - I just think she's really awesome" daydreamer too. ::sigh::
Posted by:
zanbowser
- - - - - - - - - - - - -
"Also, did you know that many scholars believe that Noah (or the actual event that the religious tale is perhaps based on) survived his days afloat consuming beer. This is because a person in such a position most likely would have been a trader, and one of the major commodities traded (by boat) at the time was beer."
Bullshit. You watched that special on the Discovery Channel and you know it.
Posted by:
Justin
- - - - - - - - - - - - -
OH MY GOD! YOU KNOW MELISSA GRAHAM?
Posted by:
6-foot Hobbit
- - - - - - - - - - - - -
Very nice
Posted by:
Pesho
- - - - - - - - - - - - -
Celebrex Celebrex News Celebrex Side Effects Claritin
Posted by:
generic levitra
- - - - - - - - - - - - -
Among them was a half-starve nurse-maid moss-oak and his sun-glow, who had often scooped the abolitionists might as well tesselated to his persequar and stigmatize his horse or wheat as to keep slave-holders out of their semi-publicity property.
free cingular ringtones
Posted by:
free cingular ringtones
- - - - - - - - - - - - -
wine
beer wine liquor
wine rack
wine gift basket
wine club
wine gift
wine basket
wine cooler
food and wine
wine country gift basket
wine store
wine glasses
red wine
wine cellar
iron and wine
wine spectator
wine storage
wine online
wine making
wine of the month club
strawberry wine
wine enthusiast
book en in investing primeur wine
wine refrigerator
wine bar
wine accessory
wine country
wine tasting
wine of the month
red red wine
wine tour
wine cabinet
california wine
wine and spirits
french wine
buy wine online
wine opener
total wine
wine country basket
wine rating
napa wine
ice wine
wine shop
buy wine
wine chiller
port wine
italian wine
white wine
wine of the world
mulled wine
wine label
wine making kit
wine bottle
wine making supply
wine glass
california wine tour
wine review
wine note
german wine
fine wine
april wine
wine decanter
wine country gift
wine prices
type of wine
food world wine
oregon wine
australian wine
food and wine magazine
riedel wine glasses
wine stopper
mulled wine recipe
wine glass rack
iron and wine lyric
wine charm
wine and cheese
wine bottle opener
food and wine pairing
wrought iron wine rack
dessert wine
wine carrier
southern wine and spirits
sparkling wine
wine guide
sams wine
wine decanters
sweet wine
merlot wine
wine bottle holder
metal wine rack
monthly wine club
stemless wine glasses
how to make wine
napa wine tour
best wine
wine library
wine glass charm
wine merchant
www.azwinebottles.com
www.azwinebottles.com
http://www.azwinebottles.com
Posted by:
beer wine liquor
- - - - - - - - - - - - -
- - - - - - - - - - - - -
I don't really have much to say.. wait... if I gave it time.. I guess I could say something!! I just wanted to be the first to post a comment.
I really don't get why people love bitching about stuff they hate. Why? What purpose does it serve? In the end, you only piss off somebody that likes what you don't and they continue the cycle of hate. In my hockey blog and on my xanga personal journal, I decided to get nonconformist and start a "spread the love" list. Why not talk about the things/people that you love. This world is too full of hate!
Anyway... great job on the 5 choices. I agree with each one. Especially the performance art crap. These people want it funded by taxpayers no less!
Posted by: Michael- - - - - - - - - - - - -
It's awesome that your uncle was in Robocop
Posted by: Chris- - - - - - - - - - - - -
I didn't know the guy from bright eyes was a dick. I still really like the music, though. One foot infront of another is my favorite song by them, followed by Katie come true. But you know my stance on Andy Kaufman. It's slowly changing because of you, but I remain semi-steadfast.
Posted by: Likwidflame- - - - - - - - - - - - -
Michael, the world is overflowing with spread-the-love memes. I'm not saying it's okay, but it's actually more self-serving than the hate ones.
Posted by: KitsuneThat doesn't mean I'm not still doing one on my livejournal.
- - - - - - - - - - - - -
and now I shall suffer the wrath but... whats all this hub-bub about memes? What is a meme first of all. I pride myself on being savy enough to know most of the current trends on the web but this one I've never heard of, also I just woke up and its 6:30am and I'm still asleep.
Posted by: wcr- - - - - - - - - - - - -
sweet jebus, I must have really been asleep cause I just re-read the second paragragh, my bad, wrath away.
Posted by: wcr- - - - - - - - - - - - -
Now are you sure this just wasn't a list of 5 things you know I like that you can't stand? (See? That's how self-absorbed I am!)
Response forthcoming...
Posted by: Matt- - - - - - - - - - - - -
Hah.
Posted by: KitsuneActually, you were just the inspiration for my Anderson directors rant, but I guess when your circle of friends consists of two people, it was bound to happen.
- - - - - - - - - - - - -
dear god it is as though you've stolen my philosophy on beer and put a vaginery spin on it. way to go, old friend!
Posted by: jed- - - - - - - - - - - - -
You're right: that douchebag should've stayed drowned. Why did Asscrack McHefty have to do fake CPR on him, anyway? I'm sincerely doubting its sincerity - if you want to off yourself, at least DO it, for crying out loud. Poser.
Anyway - you're bang on with this stuff, L. And - ARE you related to Ronnie Cox as well? Robocop and Total Recall weren't his better movies, that's for sure (well, except for being shot a bunch or having his face explode - those things were pretty cool).
Posted by: zanbowser- - - - - - - - - - - - -
Yeh, Beer. Why bother. So many better things to ingest.
Other then that, I don't feel strongly enough about them to respond. Pretend I'm witty and opinionated and sober.
Posted by: 6-foot Hobbit- - - - - - - - - - - - -
I was recently dragged off to a "performance art extravaganza". One "piece" was a guy sitting on a toilet (fully clothed)reading the paper for 15 minutes. I think i missed the meaning of the performance.
Posted by: Strife- - - - - - - - - - - - -
When people talk about 'performance art' I always think of the "Shit on the Flag" sketch from Mr. Show. Of course, most things make me think of Mr. Show. I think I'm in love with him.
Posted by: Matt- - - - - - - - - - - - -
Sorry, I was just walking by and overheard some things you said. First of all, the unequivocal reproach of all *.Anderson films seems a little hasty. Agreed, I was not impressed with Wes's first three efforts and did not understand the hype over them, but The Life Aquatic was great. It is the one film of his I enjoyed. I'm just saying that perhaps you should give it a chance before so promptly dismissing it.
Secondly, are you sure you hated Boogie Nights? Are you sure you didn't like it? I mean, you did own the movie... but of course I often buy movies because I hate them.
Lastly, beer. Sweet, sweet, lovely, understanding beer. Obviously, you are mistken here, because I know him personally, and he would never do those things. Beer wants to help you. Beer is your friend. He just wants to be delicious and help members of the opposite sex seem more attractive. You are right, however, about the absurdity of ordering a beer with a cheesesburger. I mean, that cheeseburger is filling precious stomach room that could be filled with wholesome, honorable beer. To further allay your misconceptions, let me assure you that beer is NOT a sipping drink. Becoming "hot after four sips" is only a problem for pussies who take five drinks to finish a beer. Also, did you know that many scholars believe that Noah (or the actual event that the religious tale is perhaps based on) survived his days afloat consuming beer. This is because a person in such a position most likely would have been a trader, and one of the major commodities traded (by boat) at the time was beer. Such a situation, actually, would have been quite ideal since beer contains many nutrients one would need on a limited diet, and (due to its low alcohol content) would not spoil like stagnant ordinary water would over an extended period of time. Such a source of fresh water would be crucial to someone lost amidst on ocean of sea water. So drink up! Perhaps God will choose you to preserve life.
Posted by: Sean- - - - - - - - - - - - -
I most certainly did NOT own Boogie Nights, my good sir, and I think you are confusing me with my good friend, Melissa, who was so obsessed with the film, she wore rollerskates around campus and spread the campus-wide "secret" that Heather Graham was her sister.
And as for beer, aren't you the guy who I took out for his 21st birthday who wouldn't have a SIP of alcohol, because he had a paper due the next day?
Posted by: Kitsune- - - - - - - - - - - - -
Ah - the quarrels of exes... so amusing how the memories get confused and favour the racanteur/euse.
Fifty bucks on Kitsune... and not just because she r0xx0rz muh b0xx0rz.
Oh... wait... I guess the memory gets confused and favours the "I know it'll never happen but damn it's nice to dream; and no, I'm not an intarweb stalker at all - I just think she's really awesome" daydreamer too. ::sigh::
Posted by: zanbowser- - - - - - - - - - - - -
"Also, did you know that many scholars believe that Noah (or the actual event that the religious tale is perhaps based on) survived his days afloat consuming beer. This is because a person in such a position most likely would have been a trader, and one of the major commodities traded (by boat) at the time was beer."
Bullshit. You watched that special on the Discovery Channel and you know it.
Posted by: Justin- - - - - - - - - - - - -
OH MY GOD! YOU KNOW MELISSA GRAHAM?
Posted by: 6-foot Hobbit- - - - - - - - - - - - -
Very nice
Posted by: Pesho- - - - - - - - - - - - -
Celebrex Celebrex News Celebrex Side Effects Claritin
Posted by: generic levitra- - - - - - - - - - - - -
Among them was a half-starve nurse-maid moss-oak and his sun-glow, who had often scooped the abolitionists might as well tesselated to his persequar and stigmatize his horse or wheat as to keep slave-holders out of their semi-publicity property.
Posted by: free cingular ringtonesfree cingular ringtones
- - - - - - - - - - - - -
wine
Posted by: beer wine liquorbeer wine liquor
wine rack
wine gift basket
wine club
wine gift
wine basket
wine cooler
food and wine
wine country gift basket
wine store
wine glasses
red wine
wine cellar
iron and wine
wine spectator
wine storage
wine online
wine making
wine of the month club
strawberry wine
wine enthusiast
book en in investing primeur wine
wine refrigerator
wine bar
wine accessory
wine country
wine tasting
wine of the month
red red wine
wine tour
wine cabinet
california wine
wine and spirits
french wine
buy wine online
wine opener
total wine
wine country basket
wine rating
napa wine
ice wine
wine shop
buy wine
wine chiller
port wine
italian wine
white wine
wine of the world
mulled wine
wine label
wine making kit
wine bottle
wine making supply
wine glass
california wine tour
wine review
wine note
german wine
fine wine
april wine
wine decanter
wine country gift
wine prices
type of wine
food world wine
oregon wine
australian wine
food and wine magazine
riedel wine glasses
wine stopper
mulled wine recipe
wine glass rack
iron and wine lyric
wine charm
wine and cheese
wine bottle opener
food and wine pairing
wrought iron wine rack
dessert wine
wine carrier
southern wine and spirits
sparkling wine
wine guide
sams wine
wine decanters
sweet wine
merlot wine
wine bottle holder
metal wine rack
monthly wine club
stemless wine glasses
how to make wine
napa wine tour
best wine
wine library
wine glass charm
wine merchant
www.azwinebottles.com
www.azwinebottles.com
http://www.azwinebottles.com
- - - - - - - - - - - - -