It's Halloween, kiddies. I've been too lazy to put together a costume. Enjoy the drawings of me as a zombie by Ethan Nicolle and Jenny Romanchuk. I dressed as a zombie a few years running, but got nothing this year. Maybe I'll recycle the pimp costume and just snatch candy from kids. Or ho's from the street! Pimp hand is strong. Look out!
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October 29, 2008
CNI 163 - All Hallow's Quickie
Comic News Insider: Episode 163 is now available for free download! Click on the link or get it through iTunes! Sponsored by Dynamic Forces.
Reviews: Thor: The Truth of History #1, Cyblade #1, G.I. JOE #0
It's a quickie Halloween special because Joe and Jimmy are too busy getting in their "Zombie Thelma & Louise" costumes. Jimmy gets a stalker and Joe buys tons of candy from the bottom shelf for the kiddies. News includes an MMORPG murder, Zoe Bell, Dad gets in trouble for promoting daughter's manga, Kirk/Sulu war, a manga sommelier and more. And, with Christmas decorations coming out earlier every year, we have a special song about Halloween costumes. Feedback, Top 3 and plugs galore. Leave your iTunes comments! 5 stars and nothing but love! Also, get a hold of us!
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October 28, 2008
Stalkers 'R Us
I have a new stalker. Wait, I said that like I get them all of the time. This hasn't happened in awhile and I'm not sure if she's met stalker status yet, but she definitely reached crazy/desperate status. She has been coming into the bar lately and we talked a bit the other night. Another female friend was there with whom I'm flirty and after that friend left, Miss Crazy said she could tell I had sex with that girl. And then again last night, she started in with a lot of personal questions about girlfriends, relationships, etc. I sidestepped a lot of them as she gave me her tales of sadness and woe with divorce, bad relationships, etc. She then asked, "Can you help me find a husband?". Uh-oh. I told her I'd do what I could. Then she desperately asked, "What do you think of me?" I tried to be nice and said, "You're cool. Seem nice. Smart." She continues on, "What else?". "Uh...you're cute and nice...and uh...cool." She goes on, "I like you. Do you like me?" Again, I try to play naive and say, "Sure. I like you. You're cool." She insists, "You know what I mean. I need someone. Don't you like me? You should take me out, etc."
Needless to say, this went on for a bit and I kept avoiding. Thankfully, I had some other folks to run over and talk to at the time. After dismissing her nicely (I thought), she gave me that "I'll boil your rabbit" look. She put her coat on and bounced out without saying "good-bye".
She's clearly very lonely and it is a bit sad that she feels she needs someone else to validate her existence, but still, I'm not going to dance with devil in the pale moonlight. Oh, and yes, if I thought she was attractive I probably would have chanced the crazy. Yes, shallow. Suck it.
If you don't hear from me, then look for me somewhere in Hell's Kitchen. I'll probably be tied up to a wall with a gimp suit on pleading for my freedom.
October 26, 2008
The Amazing Spider-Max
Spider-Max, Spider-Max. Does whatever a Spider-Max can!
What? You think my nephew wouldn't be a superhero? Guess again!
October 25, 2008
Interweb Etiquette
Are you like Lex Luthor, Superman's nemesis? You use computers for evil? If so...STOP IT! A few bad habits that you think in 2008 would not be happening still. If you're over the age of 50, then okay. You get a pass. If not, listen up.
- Do not use all capital letters in an email. I'm amazed that people still do this.
- Do not send a mass email to friends and list each individual email address. a) It's annoying because all of these people you could care less about suddenly have your email address. b) A lot of those idiots hit the "reply all" tab instead of just "reply" and then we all have to read why you can't attend the party or your thoughts on a subject.
- Regarding above...of course, mass emails are fine. Just learn how to use the "bcc". I am still constantly telling people this. Send it to yourself and then "bcc" everyone else. That way we wont all see each other's email addresses and no idiots hitting "reply all".
- Also on the mass email. If someone does this by accident or not, it doesn't give YOU the right to add all of those email addresses to your system. I've gotten on people's mailing lists that I don't even know because of this. And don't contact someone you don't know to invite them to your party or event!
- DO reply to an email from a friend or colleague. I'll admit, I can be remiss on this on occasion. But, I'm much better than some folks I know. I'll hit them up with something I feel is important. And then follow up. And still nothing. It's annoying and makes the person think you don't care about what they have to say. Which, if you don't, then say so and maybe they'll know in the future not to email you.
- Above also includes social network sites like MySpace and Facebook. I don't know how many times I get a billion replies on Facebook from people I don't know telling me "Can't wait to see your show!" and "Sorry I can't make your event." because they hit "reply all". Sheesh.
- Don't get offended if someone doesn't "friend" or "follow" you back. Social networks should be fun and for catching up and seeing what's going on and on the go info, etc. Way back when MySpace started I did a blog rant about a guy who got all pissed off in real life because I didn't friend him on MySpace. I'll admit, I've been more liberal on Facebook because it's more of a networking thing with my podcast, Comic News Insider, and a way to catch up with old/new friends. Twitter has gotten people all pissy when you don't "follow" them back. I have twice as many followers as people I follow. And a few of those give me grief for not following them and some even stopped following me because of it. Get over it. If you take it personally, then maybe you shouldn't interact with others. It doesn't mean I don't like you or think you're cool. It just means I can't keep up with so many people and maybe I just don't know you that well.
- Don't be a prick. This one will never end. I've been lucky on my website. I've only gotten a few negative comments over the years. People being really nasty. And you KNOW these people are pussies in real life. Yet, from the comfort of their home, they feel all big and bad. Such low self esteem. Ye ol' interweb emboldens them so. I try not to go to comments sections of forums besides the ones I'm involved in regularly. Other ones just annoy me because people are so nasty. Get our of your house once in awhile and enjoy life instead of hating people. Guess what? You're gonna die alone and angry.
- Don't get upset if someone doesn't reply to your instant message. Maybe they're away from the computer (as I often am) or maybe they don't want to talk to you. It is a bit intrusive some times so don't take it personally.
- Stop forwarding jokes, political rants, religious rants, videos, etc. Stop forwarding period! I am still agog at people who send me a forward that has been around for years (usually having to do with getting free money or something stupid) and add a personal note saying, "I'm sure this is not true, but just in case!" IDIOTS! STOP IT! No one cares and 99% of the time I delete without even reading. And I bet most of your friends do the same. If it's political or religious, here's the thing. People are either going to agree with you or not. If they do, then you're not telling them anything new. If they don't, then you risk upsetting them. Either way, it's just annoying.
Don't get me wrong here. I'm all for open discussions on topics. I just find them better in person because reading something can often be misconstrued. True intent is hard to understand unless you hear inflection and see reactions. Bottom line, have fun and just be understanding when online. Ol' interweb is your friend but it gets upset when you abuse your power. So, don't be a Lex Luthor. He's a dick.
October 24, 2008
Batman For President!
Change I can believe in!
October 23, 2008
Bat-Lego
I bought this game when it came out recently. But, didn't even open up the packaging.That is, until the other day.
Holy Insomnia, Batman!
October 22, 2008
CNI 162 - A Brea Tease!
Comic News Insider: Episode 162 is now available for free download! Click on the link or get it through iTunes! Sponsored by Dynamic Forces.
Reviews: Heresy #1, Mercy Sparx #1, Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen Special #1
Jimmy recovers from his 10 days of work while Joe ("Bottom Shelf") is hanging with The Electric Company. Discussions of an Apple non-genius, PR mishaps, Twitter quitters and some talk of eating nuts and drinking Bawls (Not what you think...or is it?). News includes DC's Manhunter, Spike TV Scream Awards, real life Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (kind of), Umbrella Academy and more. And, we almost get a surprise interview with Brea Grant ("Daphne" the speedster on Heroes). Not really a surprise, but well....just listen to find out! Feedback, Top 3 and plugs galore. Leave your iTunes comments! 5 stars and nothing but love! Also, get a hold of us!
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October 21, 2008
Like Uncle, Like Nephew
That's my nephew, Maximus. Check out the t-shirt. Yep, taking after his ol' Uncle Jimmy. Soon, he'll be getting his own lap dance. Sniff...they grow up so fast.
October 20, 2008
Apple Genius Baffled by Bat Baby
Yesterday, I went out to New Jersey to see sis and new nephew Maximus. (Pics on my Flickr and Facebook!) We hit the mall for a some suburban shopping. I went into the Apple store just for kicks. One of the employees comes up to me and says, "I don't get your t-shirt".
It's the one I'm wearing in the picture above. Actually, here's a close-up of it. 
What's not to get? It's a little Baby Batman running over a stuffed Penguin.
And I thought they were supposed to be "Geniuses" at the Apple store.