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It's Friday March the 30 around 10:35AM and

Best. Video. Ever.

This will get you through the better part of your Friday.

It's Wednesday March the 28 around 2:35PM and

Totally Loving Lily

Commodore? Love it. Lily Allen? Love her. So it's no suprise that when the two come together, it's like super fun come to life. Her show last night at the Commodore wasn't the best live act I've ever seen, but it was definitely helped by the fact that there is something completely and groovily infections about her music. Plus the douchebag men theme is pretty entertaining... Never mind the fact that the Commodore is so amazing that you could watch a jug blower and still have a fantastic time. Fortunately we only got the singing, because I'm not sure that the world is ready for a Lily Allen-style hoedown. All the gin and tonics in the world can't convince me that's a good idea (although they did convince me that a size small t-shirt is the way to go, even though I have been a small since grade 9). Either way, you know it's a good night when you wake up with change in all of your pockets and an undersized concert tee.

It's Tuesday March the 27 around 11:17AM and

Tuesday. Sailing Away With Christopher Cross.

Sigh. Thanks JM you art terrorist.

It's Friday March the 23 around 3:21PM and

K-Fed Does it Again

OK... Your ex-wife is fresh out of rehab, no one bought your album and you can't get real job because you heart your bling just a little too much. What do you do? Well... if you're Kevin Federline, you start your own search engine. What makes this search engine the most special (and I'm kind of thinking short-bus special), is the fact that you can win K-Fed merchandise.

Google is shaking in its boots.

It's Friday March the 23 around 9:49AM and

A Few Good Things About Relish

The restaurant, not the condiment...

1. The bartender Dylan: He lived in the Virgin Islands and makes a mean Surfer on Acid.
2. My new favourite wine: Stoneleigh Sauvignon Blanc
3. The sushi tower: An amazing mash-up of crab, avocado, cucubmer, rice, soy sauce and wasabi.
4. The plush booths and "mood" lighting

It's Wednesday March the 21 around 7:55AM and

Damn it feels good to be a gangsta

Somedays you just feel like this, non? That's all I got.

It's Tuesday March the 20 around 8:51AM and

There Ain't No Budget Like An Election Budget

Billions in new spending. Fiscal balance between provinces redressed. Tax cuts for families.

Wow, are we gearing up for an election day or what? This is like the political equivalent of Christmas morning, only if an election gets called, we don't get to keep the presents. Although, there's no need to burn Santa/Stephen Harper at the stake yet, since it looks like the Bloc Quebecois will support the Tories' budget, averting that dreaded election for at least a little while yet. I wonder if that has anything to do with the $698 million that Quebec stands to rake in to correct their fiscal imbalance?

Looks like 24 Sussex will stay in Tory hands for the next little while. Poo... I was really hoping that I could make an offer.

It's Monday March the 19 around 6:51AM and

Things That Make You Go, Hmmmm

1. Remind me again why it was that Hudson Hawk was such a failure. It was pure genuis entertaiment. Wow, 16 years since the birth and possibly death of the psuedo action-comedy genre. Another example of marketing wrecking everything.

2. I was reminded this weekend just how amazing War Games was. Love it. Love it. 1983 ruled.

3. Shatner in TJ Hooker. Is this on DVD? Check. Not convinced? Take a look at the season 3 intro. Pure awesome.

4. How amazing was S Club 7? Are you kidding me? It's like the tastiest bubblegum that lasts for a minute. And yes, this will be in your head all day long. You can thank me later. Double Shot for you here.

5. One Love from Ricky Gervais. Absolutely Priceless.

It's Monday March the 19 around 6:49AM and

Zodiac and David Fincher's time machine to the late 60's

I thought for the 1,000th post on this blog (really? 1,000? I'm never going to get that time back. Also does this enshrine me as blog nerd? Sigh.) that I could talk about Zodiac, and director David Fincher. Last week a friend asked me to list my Top 5 directors working today. I felt like John Cusak in High Fidelity. Well. Fincher is on the list for sure although I'm not sure I could choose between him and Wes Anderson. Throw in Scorsese, Spielberg, and in that 5th spot I don't know - Coen Brother? Sam Mendes, Soderbergh, Alexander Payne, Spike Jonze, Ang Lee. Hard to say, and lists are lame.

Anyway. Where was I going? Zodiac. Right.

This film is good. Really good. Not only is it a change in direction for Fincher, it is just dead sexy. For 2 hours and 40 minutes you get taken back in time. Fincher rebuilds the past in ridiculous detail. Its a movie that doesn't go very far, and you already know how it ends - and yet, you hang on your seat anyway watching the cops and newspapermen get obsessed with the Zodiac killer.

Let me just run down how many things are amazing about this film: Anthony Edwards has the best hair piece, EVER. Robert Downey Jr. makes me want to roll down to Edward Chapman and get about 15 ascots/cravats. Seriously amazing. The smoking! Someone in my office this week claimed he was going to just start smoking at his desk. I think that is a great idea. The shout out to the Slinky on the TV set in one scene. Mark Ruffalo - who has the 2nd best outfits after Downey - eats Animal Crackers throughout the movie. I want some. Donovan's "Hurdy Gurdy Man". Overhead shots. Lots of overhead shots - particularly the one of the Golden Gate Bridge. Watching the building of the Transamerica Pyramid in seconds. Nods to blue girl drinks (a secret code on Gyllenhall?) and the hot Toddy. Brilliant. Although all of this was in jeapardy because the marketing people think this movie is Seven all over again. It's not.

It's Saturday March the 17 around 11:16AM and

St. Paddy's Day 2007 II

Of course "I'm Shipping Up to Boston" from the Dropkick Murphy's. While you're at it, the opening from The Departed.

Where should you Spend St. Patrick's Day in Vancouver:

1. Irish Heather (217 Carrall)
2. Doolins (654 Nelson Street)
3. Any random gutter or alleyway
4. Ceili's
5. Morrissey (1227 Granville Street)

Seriously don't go to any of these places. It will be total hell.

More:
*St. Patrick's Day Greeting Cards.
*St. Paddy's Day fun facts. [Yum Sugar]

It's Saturday March the 17 around 11:08AM and

Irish Wishes From The Hoff

From the Hoff. Wax on. Wax Hoff.

It's Saturday March the 17 around 10:56AM and

St. Paddy's Day 2007

I'm surprised Granville Street isn't awash with beer and green vomit yet. Remember the amazingness that was St. Patrick's Day in Springfield. Oh, Apu, you're so Irish.

Related: How to pour a perfect pint of Guinness. So yum.

Previously on The Vancouverite:
*It's not easy being green (March 17, 2006)
*St. Paddy's Day Tips (March 17, 2006)

It's Thursday March the 15 around 7:45AM and

1980's Flashback: Small Wonder

Small Wonder. This was an absolutely terrifying show from the blessed 1980s. Again with the robots, this time in the guise of a little girl!

It's Thursday March the 15 around 7:30AM and

Vancouverite Quickie Restaurant Review: Guu

Last week I checked out Kitanoya Guu with Otokomae in Gastown (105-375 Water Street). I haven't left a restaurant that completely stuffed and satisfied from a meal since, well, I can't remember when. Shout out to Ken for dragging me out, translating, and hooking us with more food than needed.

Let me just say. This place is casual. Packed. And features plenty screaming japanese people. Love that. They yell when people come in, when people leave, and when your large Kirin beers are up at the bar. Handy. They were looking for a waiter, but I am pretty sure that large white guy wouldn't really fit in. Or would I...

Where was I? Oh right, highlights from this feast:

Memorable items included: the deep fried brie with mango sauce. Ridiculous. The massive chunks of seared tuna. Retarded. Whatever shrimp we had. It was preposterous. There was about 11 other dishes. There was way too much food.

It's Wednesday March the 14 around 8:22AM and

Buzz Dump: Olivia Wilde Makes Everything Good

*I started watching The Black Donnellys. It's better than Studio 60. That's not saying much. But the music is good (Frou Frou for instance) and there is the lovely Olivia Wilde. The show seems like the OC mixed with The Departed and rated PG-13.

*This made me laugh. Gawker's take on Ad sitcoms. "Easy Company--Set in a sleek slick Silicon Valley tech company, two goofball junior web designers (the "I'm a Mac" guy & ?) secretly use a magical Staples Easy Button to finish their work at the last minute. Scenarios: always losing the Button, natch; taking the Button to bars to turn prudish SanFran hippie chicks into nymphos; etc."

*Neato. 19th Century Shipping Posters.

*This comes as no surprise. All you smug condo owning smartasses will bring down the economy. Thanks. Jerks.

*This won't win me very friends, but Tim Blair calls out the Gore-ists, "Perhaps Marshall could list those “dire global weather developments” of the past year ... more polar bears? Fewer hurricanes? Hideous Canadian mildness?"

*Advertising vs Reality #1,367. Wendy's 4-Alarm Spicy Chicken Sandwich. Yuk.

*Amusing micro-site where Coke attempts to sue itself.

It's Wednesday March the 14 around 8:15AM and

Praise for 'The Fall Guy'

Can we just flash back to early 1980's one more time this week? Come on. For me. How amazing was The Fall Guy? Need I say anything more than this synopsis:

"Colt Seaver is a combination bounty hunter and stunt man. He drives a big GMC truck with a eagle painted on it's hood. He chases after "bad guys" and returns them to the Los Angeles area. He has two companions, Howie and Jodie. These two companions usually follow Colt in his adventures and sometimes they are on there own."

PS: Lee Majors rules. On another note, was Colt Seaver related to Dr. Jason Seaver - everyone's favorite stay at home shrink? That would be awesome. And yes, I went to Alan Thicke's website...

It's Wednesday March the 14 around 8:00AM and

Vancouverite Quickie Restaurant Review: Cassis

Boy this is embarassing. Yeeesh. Just yesterday I was saying, "honest to god I was getting sick of Cassis all the time." And then of course I was there for lunch right after it. That's awkward....

Now they probably have one the best BLT's ever. "Pancetta bacon, roasted tomatoes and avocado." Always a great call. But, I've been there. Done that. Many times. So did I really see this on the menu: "Meatloaf Panini - $10.75 Veal meatloaf, roasted tomato chutney, caramelized onion mayo, jalapeno havarti, ciabbata". Um. You had me at veal meatloaf, Cassis, and I stayed for the jalepeno havarti. Good lord. Bonus points: tomato cumin soup that was as crazy as Britney Spears. Serious. Bottom line: you could pay 8 bucks for a Subway sandwich, or your could pay 10.75 for a slice of heaven. Your call.

Downsides: No expresso. Please. And their new website branding is nothing like a french bistro or the joint itself.

Previously at Cassis:
*"A Little Cassis" (December 2, 2005)
*Vancouverite Quickie Brunch Review: Cassis (December 13, 2006)

It's Wednesday March the 14 around 7:49AM and

Vancouver Blog Finds: S-Mart, Euro Greenery, Irish Drunks, Marketing DBags

*Shop smart. Shop H-Mart. And never missing a chance to burn the fat cats, "And they have a rockin' food court. McDonalds sucks even worse than usual when compared with the fast food pictured above."[Beyond Robson]

*Kits is European. And full of scooters. Apparently. And this
is why I don't live there: "Many people seem to opt for scooters here because they are good on the hilly landscape, cheap on gas and cleaner for the environment, navigate well in the narrow streets, and because Kits residents often have a chic, trendy mindset–with which the Vespa is synonymous."[Arbutus Walk Talk]

*I really don't care that it's St. Patrick's Day this week. Celtic Fest is full of lame. I don't get the connection to Crush Champagne Lounge either. In other news. Irish People Demand Right to Drink Anywhere. {Gawker]

*Viacom sues Google/Youtube. Giving us this kind of amusing commentary: "Echoing the sentiments of a fellow colleague, consumers own brands, not the companies that make them. Seriously - Viacom is hurting their fans by making it more difficult for them to ‘play’ with the content." And I still hate marketing "thinkers" who talk this kind of communist nonsense about brand. People watch Two and a Half Men on CBS, what does that say about their brand? About the people who own it? People suck. End of story. [Movieset]

It's Tuesday March the 13 around 7:55AM and

Buzz Dump: Alan Thicker than water?

Alan Thicke to turn Lost into 1/2 hour sitcom? Oh Alan Thicke. You magnificent bastard.

*Arnold shares his deepest feelings.

*I'm completely sick of Angelina Jolie. The jet setting around the world, the adopting of babies everyweek, the I'm so perfect. And her foiling of kidnappings. You're trying too hard.

*Tracy Morgan is probably the funniest thing ever so far this week.

*Upset your liberal ideology. Haliburton vs. Walmart. It's kind of win/win, non?

*Some rad motion graphics using Pulp Fiction audio. Don't ask. Just click.

*The short but muddy history of the beef dip sandwich.

*Honest to god. I hate advertisers. I posted yesterday about the Chase Manhattan comercial that uses the Soup Dragons "I'm Free", but I could have mentioned the absolutely sickening use of the Violent Femmes "Blister in the Sun" for Wendy's - the first time was for a bleeding fish burger (speaking of fish burgers - nice segway dude - this is just gross), but really this GMC Acadia ad is shameless. Using Modern English. Bastards. I tried to find the Wendy's but could only find this classic Soviet Fashion Show ad from the 80's. So good.

*Gawker points out "Most Douchey Product Ever".

*"Things Val Kilmer Whispers to Himself in the Shower". Like: "You can be my wingman any time, toilet.”

It's Tuesday March the 13 around 7:50AM and

Vancouverite Quickie Restaurant Review: Jules Bistro

Got a special little review of Jules Bistro (216 Abbott Street) hot off the presses:

At first you're going to say: casual French Bistro in the same building as the Lamplighter in Gastown? Are you for real you pompous jackass, Murphy? (clearly...)

But then you're going to go there and say: really? Did I just have the most amazing nearly Parisian Hot Dog on a baguette with delicious mustard and spicy sausage and some frites?

Then you're probably going to say: And the cafe was pretty decent too.

Finally you might say: And there was actually a charming young french girl serving us (although the accent might have been faked. You never know).

You might add: and honest to god I was getting sick of Cassis all the time. (So smug).

It's Tuesday March the 13 around 7:46AM and

Engine Room...Where's My Drink?

I couldn't sleep last night. Stupid daylight savings time. Prolly not it's fault - but someone needs to take the blame. Speaking of blame, did someone get fired at Microsoft for this whole Outlook debacle of this time change? On second thought, I am certain. Thankfully Arthur was on. Dudley Moore, pure genuis.

And seriously, is anything more amazing than "Arthur's Theme" by Christopher Cross? (See above if you doubt it). Thank you 1981. Cut to: Arthur laughs Enjoy that in your head. All day long.

PS: John Gielgud was on fire in this movie. For realz.

It's Tuesday March the 13 around 7:45AM and

Vancouver Blog Finds: Eagles, Salad rage, jeans

*Oh. My. God. Just when we had just gotten over the Spirit Bears, news that Bald Eagles will attack the city in 2009. 7 foot ridiculous eagle public art. I already loathe you. [Metroblogging Vancouver]

*This guy really doesn't like grapefruit. I mean this is kind of 'salad bar rage'. [That's Just F'n Stupid]

*March Mix Tape. Perfect for: "33 degree heat and in a rum-haze." If you haven't just gotten home from a vacation, this might annoy you I'm guessing. [Vanmega]

*Are you ready for a new 4,000 square foot jean store? Does this change your mind: "A signature, wide leather Parasuco rhinestone belt ($109) had us at “hello,” and a swift “buh-bye,” after realizing that while we may be in lust, our credit cards were soon to rebel (we could’ve bought it all!)" [Sweetspot]

It's Monday March the 12 around 11:18AM and

Dear Canucks Ultimate Fan Contest...

Earlier this season the folks at Orca Bay had a brilliant idea: Hold the “Ultimate Canucks Fan Contest”. While the team is still winning, I’m pretty sure they saw a slump coming and just wanted as many fans on record as possible...but maybe that‘s just me. Anyway, the slump never came and the contest continues. Quick bit of advice though. If you want your video posted on their site, you better be boring and/or freakishly annoying.

So far the top 2 appear to be a small child (no jokes, she really is adorable [Ed: This is just shameless. And Gross]) and some guy that claims to be a lifelong fan (this one’s great because he’s clearly from Boston. See above.) .

I think Vancouver can do better. However, due to the absolute lack of nudity on the site I suspect the really good stuff is in a private collection somewhere. Note to Nonis’s wife: You may want to take a quick peak through any boxes entering the house labeled ‘camping gear’. Just saying…

It's Monday March the 12 around 7:00AM and

Buzz Dump: The Joy of Cured Meats, etc.

FIlm:
*The Departed in 2 minutes.

*Straight to DVD: Dukes of Hazzard: The Beginning.

*As if Eddie Murphy's Norbit wasn't enough of a slap to our faces, he has to go ruin Fantasy Island too? "As contractually obligated, Murphy will be playing several roles with the help of hilarious fat suits and voices." The show was amazing.

*Ken Levine brings us the lost scenes of Arthur. So good.

*Just listening to news about National Treasure 2 is fun.

TV:
*Hope for Lost from James Lileks: "You have to admire a show that gives you a character named Locke, another named Burke, a crazy French lady named Rousseau, a fellow who grapples with the issues of free will and determinism and happens to be named Hume. This week we meet a mysterious eye-patched Rooskie, and he’s named Bukhanin. This all suggests that the show does not take place in purgatory, but in the senior thesis of a particularly precocious high school philosophy student."

*Sarah Silverman. Has one night stand with "Black God". Akward.

*I'm absolutely sure Jack Bauer won't be pleased with what Kim is up to. Although I'm still sure that 24 fans will be happy about this other Kim related news.

Music:
*Jena Malone. What are you doing?

*Do I like Cold War Kids? I'm not sure. This video is pretty cool though.

*Chase bank is using a version of this song. But come on, who didn't love the Soup Dragons? "I'm Free"

Miscellany:
*The new Gap ad sums up everything that has has gone wrong with that company. Best Week Ever: "While we applaud your decision to bring us Clare Danes without pants in this latest advertisement, please dispense with the musical theatricality and calling things “boyfriend pants”. Thank you."

*The New York Times has a new column called the Mantry. This weekend's version is all about cured meats. Honest to god how good does this sound: "Lardo Sometimes euphemistically called “white prosciutto,” lardo is pork back fat that’s been salted and aged. It’s advanced salumi, and nearly impossible to find. " (via Gawker)

*I think the idea of Diet Coke Plus. A diet Coke with vitamins is just awesome.

Still laughing about:
*"Perhaps the best headline ever published by the New York Times."

*John Edward's virtual campaign HQ getting vandalized in Second Life. Dude.

*Could this Asteriod Solve Global Warming, Iraq, and Poverty. That would be awesome!

*Jenna Bush's $300,000 book deal. Hate you.

*John McCain's new ad "Stand Up" which the Onion's Hater blog notes: "John McCain + what sounds like the Pirates Of The Caribbean soundtrack = the most powerful political rally video yet"

It's Monday March the 12 around 7:00AM and

The Curious Case of the 300, Crab Claws, and the Hillbilly

Let me begin my thoughts about the new movie "300" with this. Comic book versions of history turned into movies are no substitute for actually reading or understanding history. It's smug of me to be all preachy about this, but then you didn't have to sit next to the hillbilly half-wit I did Saturday afternoon at the screening. Good lord, it miust have been a 2-for-1 coupon day for residents of Delta at the Paramount. I particularly enjoyed how after getting ketchup and mustard all over his hands he proceeded to lick them like a dog. Ever hear of a napkin, Jed? I'm pretty sure Herodtus is rolling over in his grave at the thought of all this.

Anyway. The movie wasn't that bad - although I had higher hopes. Slate's reviewer Dana Stevens covers much of what is wrong with this flick. And don't get me wrong, there's lots to like. I mean, Lena Headey for one. Hello! But the problem is that the average viewer will only get this vague sense of what any of this means. If proper reviewers and writers are desperate to make some Iraq analogy of who George W. Bush is supposed to be in this, you have to think that we're desperate. The esteemed Victor Davis Hanson comments. The bottom line is that the aveage viewer(read: hillbilly) will think this, "Just ass kicking that kicks ass that, while said ass is getting kicked, is kicking yet more ass that’s hitting someone’s balls with a hammer made of ice but the ice is frozen whiskey." Even if it were true. Sadly, this is more true, "Imagine a large cast trapped in a series of spectacular screensavers." HEH. And The Daily Gut's Jim Treacher has more including his own world of being a, "bloodthirsty fascist who thinks war and humor can sometimes coexist".

I think the movie jumped the shark, probably, the moment there was a giant mutant with crab claws as arms. I kid you not. It was like the classic Sea Galley "We've Got Crab legs" commercial. (Thank you You Tube as usual)

It's Monday March the 12 around 7:00AM and

Favorite Things: Brunch and Classic TV

I've had two pretty good brunches recently. What this has to do with classic TV is beyond even me. But stay with me anyway. It will be worth it. Sort of.

Brunch One: Subeez (891 Homer)

Now, I know what you're thinking. It's a little bit too hipster, non? Yeah, it probably is. I don't buy it's faux hipstery anymore than you do. The waitresses with the perfect little outfits - complete with I'm cooler than you hats and ridiculous belts. The bartender with that "don't look at me and my perfectly skinny black jeans" look in his eye. Anyway, the food is actually good - although I don't get how these hipsters can even get food to you in a timely manor. The americanos are good (and smugly served with a water on a silver tray) and the chorizo frittata is tasty. I highly recomend sitting there and reading something obnoxious - I chose Mark Steyn's America Alone. Believe me reading this book in a hipster-y retreat like this is quite hilarious. Trust me.

Brunch Two: Joe Fortes (777 Thurlow Street)

This one is too easy. Any place that has groovy live music for an average Sunday brunch is satisfactorly ridiculous. I had the House Smoked Chicken and Sweet Potato Hash - "fresh tomatoes, scallions, cilantro,
poached eggs, chipotle hollandaise 14.00". Anything with chipotle hollandaise is good. Anything. The ever present champagne and orange juice is an added bonus. I also pretended that I was American on a weekend vacation, which was rather fun.

How does the classic TV fit in? It doesn't really. But walking off the greatest brunch i've had in 2007 was done with DVD shopping. Looking actually. But here's the thing: can you believe these two things are on DVD?

Riptide? Really? Stephen J. Cannell you're a genuis. I love the robot. 1984 was so cute, thinking everyone would have a robot, a boat, and an old helicopter. So cool.

Emergency! Thank God. (original opening here) This was what made life worth living when I was just discovering the magic that is TV. Now it's out on DVD. Best. Thing. Ever.

It's Monday March the 12 around 7:00AM and

Is it like today?

World Party, "Is it like today?" For no reason actually. And alternative considerably less fromage filled version here.

It's Wednesday March the 7 around 3:42PM and

Let there be smoke, just not here or there or anywhere

Where the hell am I going to smoke now? Vancouver is telling me what I can't do...again. My favorite thing to do is stand outside hospitals and blow smoke into the new born's faces as they take in their first breath of the outside world. “Welcome to reality little one”, I would say. Actually I have never done that but when I carried my 18 hour old son out the door of Lions Gate Hospital early this March we were greeted to 3 dying old men smoking not 5 feet from the entrance. Luckily they had oxygen tanks on so they can live to bleed the system a while longer.

Anyways, this new law is a few years overdue but it is a little too extreme.
* No Smoking in doorways - That's Great.
* No Smoking on School Grounds - Duh
* No Smoking in Playgrounds - Super
* No Smoking near Hospitals - Awesome

No “Wall of Tobacco” in grocery stores - That’s just silly
Like a Bar hiding the 10 beers on tap and having every single patron ask them what they have on tap. It just slows things down.
If drug dealers could display their meth and heroin for sale, would that increase or decrease the number of addicts in Vancouver? Should McDonald's not display a menu? How many people die of fatness every year? What's that cost us?

BTW I took this picture this morning. It’s stunning. Couldn't you just dive in there?

It's Tuesday March the 6 around 11:48AM and

April 23rd...Heroes...What the hell?

I am counting on this being a ploy and they telling us all that Hiro bent time or something and the show will be on next Monday with a new piece. Otherwise I am stuck with old episodes of Toopie and Binoo and those cheeky Backyardigans. I might be bored as Shit, but at least junior won't be.

or we watch this over and over:

It's Sunday March the 4 around 10:16PM and

We need to talk about your TPS reports, now

In preperation of what will likely be, "a serious case of the mondays" an appropriate Superfriends/Office Space mashup. With that in mind here are a few more nuggets of truth from the internets:

*Cops +crazy midget = timeless comedy.

*Since we already did one mashup. Let's rock out The Office/Heroes version.

*I'm not sure this is real. Melanie C (the only baby hating Spice Girl?) covering I Want Candy for some insane reason.

*There is a serious one of these out there, but this parody version of "Do You Realize?" is pretty funny.

*Just thinking ahead about how much me spending $5 bucks at this place will annoy me tommorow morning. Curb Your Enthusiasm on Starbucks. And this tickles me a bit.