Except for an episode some time back, I've never really watched Freakazoid!, though it comes very recommended by several people whose opinion I respect regarding such matters. Created by the Batman The Animated Series team of Bruce Timm and Paul Dini -- as well as Steven Spielberg -- it's sort of like The Tick crossed with Animaniacs, with a dash of The Mask for good measure.
Next, it's time for a bunch of Arrested Development episodes. We're at my absolute favorite episode, featuring Annhog, "PopPop in the attic," and various characters reenacting Charlie Brown's sad stroll:
Speaking of AD, I came across this cool Bluth Family Coat Of Arms (via):
And now for something completely different:
Currently reading: Into Thin Air, by Jon Krakauer
The book is about a doomed 1996 Mt. Everest expedition. I was inspired to read it after reading this fascinating article and this forum discussion about dead bodies of mountain climbers abandoned all over Everest. Some of these bodies are apparently quite old, still in their parkas, and are used as identifying landmarks for other climbers.
Have a lovely Sunday, and stay dry wherever you are (unless your intention is otherwise).
No comments:
Post a Comment