Garfield and more....

I've got a new favorite blog I think everyone should check out. It's called 'Garfield minus Garfield' and it features the classic Jim Davis comic strip with one minor adjustment, no Garfield. Strangely enough, when you remove Garfield from the mix, it makes Jon look increasingly insane. This new comic is dark and sometimes earily depressing. The person responsible for this latest adaptation is unnamed, but sums up his (or her) work in the following paragraph: "Who would have guessed that when you remove Garfield from the Garfield comic strips, the result is an even better comic about schizophrenia, bipolor disorder, and the empty desperation of modern life? Friends, meet Jon Arbuckle. Let’s laugh and learn with him on a journey deep into the tortured mind of an isolated young everyman as he fights a losing battle against lonliness in a quiet American suburb." -Awesome. This is why the internet rocks.

While we are discussing Garfield, you might want to tune into youtube.com for a series of great Garfield inspired videos. Every video features a live action version of a Garfield comic strip, followed by a cheesy laugh track and most are followed by a music video of some sort. It's one of the worst, yet funniest things I've seen on the internet to date. You can see all 28 by going to http://youtube.com/user/lasagnacat. If not, at least enjoy the sample below, it's one of my favorites.

The future is here.

After writing my Back to the Future themed blog, I felt the need to rant about my displeasure with the direction science is taking our future.

It's actually been a pretty amazing year for science. There have been some major developments from scientists who clearly watched too much sci-fi as children (and likely still do). For example, this past year some science nerds in Denmark actually teleported an object a full 18 inches. That means that at some point in the future, we may easily be able to transport ourselves a full foot and a half. In my studio apartment that might actually get me halfway to the fridge from the couch... I'd take it. Now they've done it again. Engineers here in the US have created a laser rifle that can burn through a person with pinpoint accuracy from a five mile range. That's comforting. I'm sure that this is a technology that will catch on with the public. Why can't these guys spend their time on something useful like in home 'moving walkways' or flying cars? There aren't any hovering skate boards or talking holograms either. I'm fairly sure that scientists of today were watching the wrong shows as children. Unless some Jetsons fans show up in the science world real soon, the future is a very scary place.

Where's Michael J. Fox these days?

Have you heard the latest? Apparently, the DeLorean Motor Company is back from the past and ready to build cars again. All new DeLoreans to be released in 2008! Here's the odd thing; they haven't changed at all. At a surprising cost of $57,500, you can get yourself the exact same car Teenwolf drove back in the early '80s, without the flux capacitor of course.

What to Expect.

In the past, my blog entries have acted more as journal entries documenting events in my life. Moving forward, I plan to maintain some of my original style, with additional focus on arts and entertainment as well as some tech news thrown in. You'll notice each blog labelled as one of the three, either Pop Culture, Tech, or Personal. If I get very daring in the future I might even add in a design or architecture section. Feedback is always welcome and comments are open for anyone. This is a great way for us to keep in touch. Hopefully I can write enough to keep you satisfied and interested.

Microsoft Surface? Seriously?

I'll write more on this later, but you have to see this, if you haven't already. I think I saw this featured in a Michael Bay sci fi film a few years ago. Good work microsoft. Now get it to the public before Mac rips it off and steals all of your money! Anyway, to see this thing in action, check out the videos I've posted below. This is truly something I could see integrated into our everyday lives in the future. I can only imagine the fingerprints. Buy stock in Windex now.



Seriously, I can't wait to get one of my own. This is truly the ultimate gadget.