Guest Fire and Knives Report post Posted December 25, 2004 If the CDs fail me, I'll probably get Aqua Teens Volume Three. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Giuseppe Zangara 0 Report post Posted December 25, 2004 Do you like Echo and the Bunnymen? I do; the Rhino remasters of their back catalogue can be found at any Best Buy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Fire and Knives Report post Posted December 25, 2004 Haven't heard them (or don't know that I've heard them.) Recommend me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Giuseppe Zangara 0 Report post Posted December 25, 2004 They had Interpol's sound back when Interpol was still in short pants. Early U2 (think songs like "New Year's Day") was a knockoff of their sound. Start with Crocodiles or Heaven Up Here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ArkhamGlobe 0 Report post Posted December 25, 2004 My christmas eve was somewhat underwhelming in that I barely got any sleep the night before, which resulted in me falling asleep around 9 PM while watching something on tv and waking up at 2 AM. Beyond that I had a pretty nice time though. Gifts recieved: Shirt and pants Miles Davis' Bitches Brew A 3-disc set with Django Reinhardt Don DeLillo's Cosmopolis Some free passes for a local movie theater A DVD set with Un Chien Andalou and L'Age d'Or (RAWK~!) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Fire and Knives Report post Posted December 25, 2004 Excellent. I'll see what they've got when I go up there tomorrow. Aside: 'short pants' is a pretty funny thing to say. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Renegade 0 Report post Posted December 25, 2004 I made sure I got some decent headphones for my ipod, nothing says mug me like a cheap pair of ipod headphones. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Edwin MacPhisto 0 Report post Posted December 25, 2004 Hey, Edwin, is A Portrait of the Artist As a Young Man a prerequisite for Ulysses? Within the first 10 pages of the latter I've noticed Buck and Stephen touch on something that I assume happened in the former (the death of Stephen's mother). I mean, I'm not having any trouble at the moment (knock on wood), but is there anything that will greatly confuse me if I haven't read A Portrait? Not really. Stephen is peripheral to the book for the most part; after the third episode, it's more Leopold Bloom's story. If you can get through "Proteus," the infamous third chapter, you're in good shape. Stephen basics: mom died. Not so close relationship with his dad. Been in and out of religion, hookers, and philosophy. Conflicted about his Irish identity, since it's the English language that he loves. Decided to forge in his soul the uncreated conscience of his race, but has basically been living in a lighthouse since. He still hasn't become the great poet he dreams of being. That should do you. The relatives just got here. We have two lasagnas and two turkeys, one of which is fried. I'll be eating and then throwing up for the rest of the day. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Failed Mascot Report post Posted December 25, 2004 As for the rest of this day, I was I gonna go see The Life Aquatic, but, since I only slept about five hours the night previous, I may just see it tomorrow. If you do see this tell me how it is. The local paper gave it a really shitty review but their reviewers seem to suck ass 80% of the time. I haven't seen it, but it'll fucking rule, as all Wes Andersom movies do. He's the guy that did The Royal Tenenbaums correct? Reason I say my local newspaper reviewers suck is because they said this movie was a bore and the plot was dead from the start...but then they went on to give rave reviews to Fat Albert. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest T®ITEC Report post Posted December 25, 2004 I got the new Star Wars videogame. Knights of the Old Republic; The Sith Lords. Tell me how fantastic it surely is. Oh, and tell me if there's any jawlessness. I'm hoping that there's a villian just as adorable as Malak in this game. Well, uh, I got a Dell. It's much, much better than what I'm using, so I'm pleased. And horrified that so much money was spent on me. At the very least, the flatpanel monitor is nice. ...I also got a copy of EQ2, which I'm not all that crazy about, but I guess it's something to do. I look forward to the power going out as soon as I have the damn thing set up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Failed Mascot Report post Posted December 25, 2004 I got the new Star Wars videogame. Knights of the Old Republic; The Sith Lords. Tell me how fantastic it surely is. Oh, and tell me if there's any jawlessness. I'm hoping that there's a villian just as adorable as Malak in this game. So far its really good. I think I saw the main villian...whatever it was had the ghoulish skin and a bunch of battle scars. Hop on a plane and I'll let ya play it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest T®ITEC Report post Posted December 25, 2004 Psh. Yeah, I've seen that guy. He's... interesting. I'll always miss that tall, skinny, bald, striped loser. His disembodied head should be floating around or something. And I'll get on my bike as soon as the tires get inflated. I hope you don't live very far uphill. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Failed Mascot Report post Posted December 25, 2004 I'll turn the outside light on for you now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Boner Kawanger 0 Report post Posted December 25, 2004 (edited) From my Friends- U2-Achtung, Baby Big Star-#1 Record/Radio City A t-shirt with my face printed on it Saturday Night Live Trivial Pursuit From my parents- Shirt and tie Pants Watch The Price is Right game*BEST PRESENT* Talking Heads: Stop Making Sense DVD The Simpsons: Season Five Monty Python: Life of Brian: Criterion Collection Lord of the Rings: Return of the King Extended Edition Jeff Buckley- Live in Chicago DVD $400 The DVDs have yet to arrive from Amazon, however. From the family- Shirt $225 total Edited December 27, 2004 by Mattdotcom Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NYU 0 Report post Posted December 25, 2004 Gift Tally So Far: KEEPING: Seinfeld: Seasons 1 & 2 Happy Gilmore/Billy Madison Collection The Rise and Fall of ECW Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas IRiver MP3 Player Ecko Sweatshirt Hair Gel Axe Bodyspray Gloves Socks Boxers Blank Tapes Approximately $100 in cash RETURNING: The Butterfly Effect - you tell someone a movie "isn't bad", and you suddenly find yourself owning it. Family Guy: The Freakin Sweet Collection - already own both seasons Some horrible green GAP sweatshirt Old Navy black vest All in all, not bad. Hard to beat last year's Christmas with getting WrestleMania XX tickets, but I've definitely had worse. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HarleyQuinn 0 Report post Posted December 25, 2004 Gifts Received - Desk Organizer(from my cousin) - $20 from my aunt - $20 from my grandparents - Batman: Killing Joke TBP - Bill James' Historical Abstract - Ringu: Widescreen version - Spiderman 2: Widescreen 2 Disc Special Edition - The Crow: Collector's Series edition - Nirvana: With the Lights Out Boxset - American Pie: Unrated Widescreen Collector's Edition - American Pie 2: Unrated Widescreen Collector's Edition - Canon Digital Camera I'll be getting later on... - Fifth Element: Ultimate Edition on 1/11/2005 - Leon The Professional: Ultimate Edition on 1/11/2005 - Bill James' Win Shares book on 1/11/2005 probably after picking up the DVD's. One of my better Christmases in terms of presents received. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Angle-plex 0 Report post Posted December 26, 2004 Thus far I have recieved a shirt and, yes, a toothbrush. I can't wait to see if I get anything else. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Failed Mascot Report post Posted December 26, 2004 Thus far I have recieved a shirt and, yes, a toothbrush. I can't wait to see if I get anything else. Somebody is trying to tell you that you don't have an attractive upperbody and your breath stinks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lightning Flik 0 Report post Posted December 26, 2004 (edited) I got $300... That was it. No actual gifts. Is it ok for me to be absolutely pissed that no one even bothered getting me like an actual gift? Hell, apparently I'm supposed to spend $50 on a bus ticket since its gonna get cold (fuck that, my money). My parents, I understood because they didn't know where to pick up my manga I wanted and didn't want to make a mistake. But at least a little effort would've been nice. ...*sigh* maybe I'm just overreacting. Edited December 26, 2004 by Lightning Flik Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Failed Mascot Report post Posted December 26, 2004 I'm surprised they didn't just ask what the 8 year olds dig now-a-days and get ya that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tawren 0 Report post Posted December 26, 2004 I see a lot of people getting gift cards (myself too, to the Canadian Tire - hooray). I just don't get why people give them. Okay, you're too lazy/stupid/don't know me well enough to get me a real gift, so you're basically just giving me money. Except you aren't. It limits what I can buy and where I can do it. Seriously, I can spend the money on gas, but what can I buy that I want (key word) at the Canadian Tire? Bah. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest The Shadow Behind You Report post Posted December 26, 2004 I agree; I mean unless you specify that you want a card to a certain place such as Best Buy...don't bother. Just hand them a envelope with cash in it. I got a 50 dollar card to Blockbuster. Here's the kicker...I don't go to blockbuster and unless they have another one of those super sales, It's a wasted card that'll never go to use. At least everyone else had the foresight to give me cold cash or ask if their was a place i like to shop and I told where i shop for dvd's and such. Remember when we were kids and we made lists for our parents and "santa" and mom&dad would distribute a copy to the family? how come when we turn 13...they stopped and everyone doesn't bother to think what you want and goes the card/cash route? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bruiser Chong 0 Report post Posted December 26, 2004 Money and gift cards are practical, but the are proof that the giver refused to put any real thought into the gift. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest The Shadow Behind You Report post Posted December 26, 2004 Money and gift cards are practical, but the are proof that the giver refused to put any real thought into the gift. Not always. For instance, my cousin knows my love for Quizno's subs and instead of giving me a gift card to Best Buy or cold cash like most did, she got me a $100 worth of Quizno's certificates. Things like that prove you can go the card/certificate route but still have thought. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the max 0 Report post Posted December 26, 2004 The members of my family that used to get me gift cards/certificates have now moved onto not getting me anything at all. My final haul: 24: Season 3 Red Sox Movie from 2003 (before the 2004 season...I think it's called "Still We Believe") NESN 2004 Red Sox season in review 2004 World Series dvd Return of the King: Extended Edition Red Sox hoodie Red Sox collared shirt new robe Beaker shirt Florida Panthers "Old-Time Hockey" hoodie Faithful (a book written by Stephen King and some other guy as a sort of diary about...who else: The Boston Red Sox) The Far Side desk planner/calendar A nice picture frame from my gal with her picture in it America: The Book And I think that's it. Quite a nice xmas for me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
treble 0 Report post Posted December 26, 2004 -About $150 total in gift cards/certificates -Simpsons Season 2 -Without a Trace Season 1 -Comedian -Happy Gilmore/Billy Madison collection -Best of Will Ferrell Vol. 2 -America: The Book -2 shirts -some candy and chocolate -new slippers Pretty much got everything that I asked for, so no big complaints from me this year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Murmuring Beast 0 Report post Posted December 26, 2004 Digital Radio Bedside alarm clock Boxers Peter Kay DVD set Plectrums Guitar strap Leather shower bag £80 approximately Chocolate Capo More Plectrums Guitar sheet music (Chuck Berry on cover, oh yea) £25 vouchers Lynx Set Addidas spray set Socks The gathering was at one of my aunts' house, where there was about 18 of us. Mostly made up of people I know, with a few annual-meeting people. You need a heavy sense of irony to get by and most of the stuff is down right embarrasing taken out of context (ie. bingo, karaoke, bad quizzes). The highlight of the day was probably the busked guitar trio between myself, and two other cousins singing and playing along. The meal was good, and I didn't drink much, mainly due to my parents being there. Presents wise, it is becoming less imaginative every year, but that's mainly because I'm difficult to by for and I more or less refuse overly-extravagant and pricey gifts. Overall, a good day as usual and a bit of snow too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Boner Kawanger 0 Report post Posted December 26, 2004 Money and gift cards are practical, but the are proof that the giver refused to put any real thought into the gift. I actually request money or gift cards from the family. I don't trust them when it comes to buying things. Too much room for error. I could end up with...gasp...a Fullscreen DVD! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Failed Mascot Report post Posted December 26, 2004 A nice picture frame from my gal with her picture in it Cheap bitch. Still We Believe is TERRIBLE. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KingPK 0 Report post Posted December 27, 2004 Yes it is. My highlights include: - The World Series DVD (kind of glossed over the ALCS too much, but still pretty good. I'll get the NESN one as a compliment) - A huge book (size, not # of pages) of pictures and beautiful panoramas of nearly every baseball stadium ever built. - Red Sox WS T-shirt and hat. - Socks (I needed some) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
