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It's Wednesday December the 31 around 2:16PM and

Happy New Year 2009!

See you next year! Party like its 2009.

It's Wednesday December the 31 around 2:00PM and

Quote of the day: Obama Likes His Caramels Salty

"Someone alert Sarah Palin and other defenders of "real" America: As the Times reports, our elitist, arugula-eating next President is sweet on a longtime European favorite: salted caramels, which originated in — you guessed it — France." - Jezebel.

It's Wednesday December the 31 around 1:40PM and

Awesome Alert: Gummy Army Men

Three things to totally love about about this:

1. Love that there are Gummy Army Men (Via Super Punch).
2. Almost as fun as my Gummy Life Saver Book that Santa gave me, and I already downed.
3. You can get that at Amazon.com. Candy at Amazon, that rules. Enough said.

It's Wednesday December the 31 around 1:37PM and

Kristen Bell + Wolfgang Puck + Craig Ferguson = Fun

Here's a ditty for New Year's Eve. Enjoy. Man I miss Veronica Mars.

It's Wednesday December the 31 around 1:06PM and

Kevin Smith Writes Batman Cacophony. Plus a Dose of Liberal Fascism

I was out propping up the economy again earlier this week and stopped in at Golden Age on Granville to get something, and on my grumpy pants friend Gord's reco, I picked up the first of three issues of Batman Cacophony. This is the first one off comic I've bought in like 20 years - maybe longer. Maybe it was that it was breaking up this week's reading of Jonah Goldberg's Liberal Fascism (more on that later).

It was, as comics are, a quick palette cleansing read last night. Mostly because it has so much Smithisms to be read within. It starts timely enough with a mention to the economic crisis - this is the device that sets the whole story off - one involving The Caped Crusader, the Joker, and Smith's own evil creation from his Green Lantern writing, Onomatopeia. It's tough to envision the Joker after The Dark Knight and Heath Ledger's brutally insane take this summer, but Smith uses the comic medium to his advantage with the old green hair. Who else but Smith would pen the Joker saying, "I miss the bars. But throw one measly piece of POO at a guard and suddenly it's all bullet-proof glass for our hero." It's a fun little read, and I think part two is out today. This was certainly Smith's better offering in 2008 over Zack and Miri.

But Goldberg's book is an interesting one too, and I'm back at it (clearly...). In response to a longish opening shot at perceptions of Mussolini tenure as a right winger he writes, "Ah, yes. Those anti-elitist, stock-market-abolishing, child-labor ending, public-heath-promoting, wealth-confiscating, draft-ending secularist right-wingers!" The NDP's Jack Layton would be all over this guy circa 1919.

Update: On a slightly related note, Io9 asks the timely question, "Hippie Hatred: Does Marvel Comics Hate Hippies?" Kind of amazing!

It's Monday December the 29 around 11:01AM and

Boutique Casting & Euro Trip

David Letterman identifies some 'boutique' casting in the Tom Cruise film Valkyrie. Surprisingly this was the 2nd such reference in like 12 hours. Last night we watched 'Euro Trip' - one of our $7.99 Boxing Day DVD purchases at Best Buy - not sure why this scene cracked us up so much. It was funny that we didn't notice Matt Damon until the credits either.

It's Monday December the 29 around 10:56AM and

Duff Rings the Stock Market Bell - A 2009 Strategy

Here's a welcome strategy for 2009. Lets have models, Victoria's Secret girls, and women like Hillary Duff ring the bell every day at the New York Stock Exchange. Pretty sure that it won't hurt the markets, but it might help them out. Bring it on. [Just Jared]

It's Monday December the 29 around 10:50AM and

Johan Norberg vs. Naomi Klein and The Shock Doctrine

Here's a sweet little post-Christmas miracle of fun for you. Johan Norberg takes down Naomi Klein. Sweet nibblets! Enjoy.

It's Friday December the 26 around 8:09AM and

Ho Ho Ho Holiday Wishes

Here's the thing, i'm addicted to watching lip dubs. Lip Dub: Mariah Carey's All I Want for Xmas from Julia Allison on Vimeo.

It's Tuesday December the 23 around 8:45AM and

Worst Looking Christmas Party(s) 2008 Edition

I don't know about you, but this looks like the worst Christmas party I've seen this year. What one commenter called, "a gaggle of socialists in their natural habitat." Good grief. Well, maybe this one is worse. Justin Trudeau in a kilt? The worst.

It's Tuesday December the 23 around 8:15AM and

Dine Out Vancouver Fail

The other day in 24 Hours, I saw the full page ad for the 2009 edition of Dine Out Vancouver. It is a hellish two-weeks of hell in restaurants to cater to people who live over bridges, clearly. What struck me was the Dine Out and Stay In packages (the combination of dinner and hotel stays) and the first package specifically:

Comfort Inn Downtown, $150
Pull up to parking, gym passes and accommodation for the night at the Comfort Inn Downtown. Indulge in a 3-course dinner for two at Doolin's Irish Pub, VIP nightclub access and even breakfast in the morning.

Serious? Who does this? Sounds like the most ghetto celebration of food and wine EVER.

It's Tuesday December the 23 around 7:45AM and

Sinatra & Crosby: White Christmas

Bing Crosby and Frank Sinatra doing a sweet looking 1957 Christmas. I like this almost as much as my favorite Bing and Frank doing 'Did you Evah?" from High Society circa the same era. Frank's hair looks amazing in both. Enjoy.

It's Tuesday December the 23 around 7:40AM and

Bowie Meets Crosby: Christmas Duet Action

How the heck is it December 23rd already? I mean really. The shopping yesterday was an absolute nightmare. And it was liberating not to care since I was already mostly done and just along for the ride. Chapters had the worst lines, Future Shop had long lines, was packed, but if you looked in the middle of the store there were two other checkouts that had no one (FAIL), another trick at Future Shop is to find a sales person and make him ring up your crap, the whore will do it for the commission, HMV was 25 person or so line upstairs, but walk up and pay with no line downstairs (FAIL). The hidden checkouts are really worth looking for.

It's Tuesday December the 23 around 7:25AM and

Best Poll Ever: Obama vs. Putin Shirtless Off

Sometimes Drudge is so amazing it isn't even funny. The Obama/Putin Shirtless poll? Genius.

It's Sunday December the 21 around 5:02PM and

Only 4 Weeks till Lost

New Lost Promo for the January 21 premiere. Finally.

It's Sunday December the 21 around 4:23PM and

Attack of the Smorkin' Labbits

I gave one Christmas gift early. These are a package of Smorkin' Labbits. Currently they are attacking a great wooden display of Paris I picked up at Muji a few years back and keeping the large Labbit company - he was very lonely. This third series of Labbits came in a pack of 25, my favorite might be the one with the flames. "This third series features an even wider range of stumpy legged punks, taking a few past their typical nicotine addiction in the realm of moustaches, bubblegum and more."

As a side note, I ordered them online from Voltage (4346 Main St.). I know what you're thinking, I was so lazy I didn't even make it to a store in my own greater hood. Bah! The service was great, and was in my mailbox 2 days later. Genius. Great fast service with no hassles.

It's Sunday December the 21 around 4:19PM and

The View Outside My Window: Let it Snow

3:47 PM. What the heck? I'm having the best day, not stressing over Christmas shopping while this snow falls, and sitting by fire watching TV.

It's Thursday December the 18 around 8:28AM and

Dog Fish, Get your Dog Fish.

I'm not sure I understand what this VW ad is really all about, but I do know that really want to have a dog fish running around. Cool.

It's Sunday December the 14 around 10:19PM and

Charming Wes Anderson Spot Featuring Brad Pitt en Moustache.

Wes Anderson + Brad Pitt in Yellow + topless photography + France = wacky Japanese commercial time. Being an advertising creative in Japan must be like winning the creative lottery. Is there anything they won't buy? Melon Pepsi. Flavored Kit Kats. God bless those gullible bastards.

It's Sunday December the 14 around 5:19PM and

Lily Allen Does Britney's "Womanizer"

Lily Allen covers Britney Spears Womanizer. Kind of amazing.

It's Sunday December the 14 around 5:09PM and

Creepy Santa Photo #375

Terrifying. So terrifying. Another Heidi and Spencer photo shoot, this time holiday themed. I want to know how much these nitwits make by staging these photos, cause I could totally start doing this.

It's Sunday December the 14 around 5:04PM and

Bush VS. The Shoe Thrower

You know, beyond the absurdity of someone throwing a shoe at the President of the United States, I'm completely impressed by how awesomely nimble and quick reacting Bush was. Impressive. Most impressive. (via Gawker)

It's Sunday December the 14 around 4:47PM and

Tis the season for some Chistmas Links

Skinny, creepy, hipster Santa is not cool and honestly who knew they still made Palm products anymore (via The Onion). Funny story, I actually heard a friend of mine living in Regina, tell me he was finally thinking about getting rid of his Palm Pilot. That is almost ironically cool. Here are some more festive links:

*This photo stream "Christmasville" is a goldmine of amazing retro holiday goodness.

*Really? A Communist Christmas.

*The Charlie Brown Ad Agency.

*I think this French Chateau would be a great place to just hang out.

It's Sunday December the 14 around 4:44PM and

Christmas with Zooey Deschanel

Zooey Deschanel singing in Elf. She's delightful.

It's Sunday December the 14 around 4:34PM and

Photo of the week: The Christmas Cake

Years ago, my amazing Mother would make this cake during the Christmas season. This one must be from 25 years ago or so. My Dad's been scanning our photos for weeks and and weeks and just sent me this one today. Man I want a piece of that chocolate-y goodness right about now.

It's Tuesday December the 9 around 12:22AM and

Feel So Good

Had a catch up with two old and dear friends tonight that culminated in a viewing of some Chuck Sugarman Midnight Special. May favorite was either the crowd dancing during Le Chic or marveling in the wonder that is Chuck Mangione.Seriously, his website is insanely amazing. This is the anthem of the week. Its pure wonder, like a unicorn. Enjoy

It's Saturday December the 6 around 10:57AM and

Even in Zombie Form, I hate These Guys

Trailer - Dead Snow
by BWEtv

Awesome. Just Pure awesome.

It's Monday December the 1 around 9:44PM and

Ready to enjoy the Coalition of Change Recession into 2011?

Question: So if we are like the New Italy and will be in perpetual mintority, rag tag governments, do we at least get delicious food, wine, and gelato like the Italians to make it all this gong show go down better? Really enjoying that the NDP, Liberals and Bloc lost the election and now are going to bring us change anyway! Even in fancy new logo form. You can read my latest piece "Dion, Layton, and Duceppe Walk Into a Bar" over at the new Scout Magazine where I'm going to write more often as a contributor.

Andrew Coyne tackles all comers in his Maclean's Blog:

Again, the commentariat is as of one maddened mind. How could the government be so blind? Can it not see that unemployment has soared to 6.2%? Why, that’s four-tenths of a percentage point above its recent, thirty-year low. And what about Canadians’ fears of losing their home, what with the proportion of mortgages more than 90 days in arrears standing at an all-time record 0.2%? Okay, it’s an all-time record low, but still. When will it realize there’s a Depression on? Or coming? Or quite possible, certainly, in other countries.
While this laissez-faire, do-nothing government contents itself with spending more than any government in the history of Canada — 25% more, after inflation and population growth, than at the start of the decade — and pumping tens of billions of dollars into the banking system, what Canadians demand is “stimulus.” And stimulus, we all know, in a sophisticated, 21st century economy, can be delivered in only one way: by hiring large numbers of unionized men to dig holes in the ground (see “infrastructure.”) Loosening monetary policy doesn’t count. Tax cuts don’t count. It only counts as “stimulus” if the government spends it.

UPDATE: You can Rally For Canada on December 6th.