There is some weird crap on Cartoon Network these days. It seems like for every show they roll out that I like, they run about five that I absolutely hate. Most recently, Super Milk Chan (I think they finally stopped airing that one, thank God) and Bo-bo-bo-bo Bo Bo-bo. Words can't describe how stupid these shows are. Seriously. I don't want to recall how many Sunday nights I'd lay awake watching Adult Swim, trying to stave off the dread of having to go to work the next day, only to have Milk Chan come on and rob me of my will to live. Even that poorly animated Tom Goes To The Mayor looked good by comparison. This Bo-bo-bo show appears every bit as dumb: this crapfest features the adventures of a giant white guy (he may be a cyborg; I can't bring myself to watch long enough to find out) with sunglasses and a blonde fro who uses his elongating nose hair to fight crime.
On the other hand, CN still runs plenty of shows I like. Inuyasha and Samurai Champloo are probably my favorites, and Justice League is always good, too. Except for the parts where the show's writers see fit to pontificate about various real-life social issues. Last time, for instance, Wonder Woman was talking all tough about global warming at some international environmental summit. Another time, Green Arrow referred to himself as "the original Lefty" and expounded on the virtues of Big Government. That would all be fine if they ever offered some kind of counterpoint, but of course, they don't.
Speaking of DC Comics, Smallville remains one of my favorite shows. The first two episodes of the season have been great. Especially the end of the season premier, in which we got our first glimpse of Braniac. I'm hoping they have a crossover episode with 7th Heaven, in which Clark wipes out the Camden family whilst under the influence of red kryptonite. At this point, it seems like that will be our best bet to get rid of that show. I just don't get how the WB can kill a good show like Angel but perennially bring back that goody-good snorefest.
I went to the Nebraska-Texas Tech game this past weekend. We ended up losing 34-31. It was one heck of a game, though. Although I obviously wish we had won, I still felt really good about the game. I saw a lot of good things. If they keep getting better and can win on the road, I think we stand a good shot at winning the Big XII North division. With continued improvement over the next couple years, and more top-rated recruiting classes, we'll be breaking back into the top of the rankings.
The tailgate before and after the game was a lot of fun. Ted's folks and Mike made a bunch of awesome food (chili and chicken noodle soups, along with a couple cooked chickens), and we killed another keg. Matt and Renee came up from Houston, which was awesome. It's always fun to get to hang out with them, and I think they had fun, too. Hopefully we make it to the Big XII championship so that I have an excuse to hang out with them again. :) The crown achievement of the party, though, was when I invented a new word: lack'o'rack (also spelled "lackorack"). I could explain the meaning and uses of the word, but just use your imagination. Altogether, I think our tailgate party lasted about seven hours.
Fall is definitely setting in. The temperature has been mild to just a little chilly, and the leaves have been turning yellow. All things considered, it's probably my favorite time of year. Football season is in full swing, pheasant season will soon arrive, and the holidays aren't far off. It's also the advent of the sweater season. That's important. In this time in which heating oil is running a little pricey, I wholeheartedly want to encourage you ladies out there to don a sweater to combat the chill. Call me altruistic, but I'd hate to see you get cold.
Well, that's it for today. Next time, I'll try to get a little more creative. Feel free to leave me comments and tell me what you'd like to have me write about. Keep your eyes open for a new feature, the Nate Beard-O-Meter, which will keep you updated as to the status of my beard. I'm not planning to grow one or anything, but at least this way you'll know whether I've recently shaved. Now, do yourself a favour and visit Mentally Incontinent, a site dedicated to a hilarious, unique online book by my friend Joe "The Soon To Be Legendary" Peacock. The Wal-Mart story will change your life.
On the other hand, CN still runs plenty of shows I like. Inuyasha and Samurai Champloo are probably my favorites, and Justice League is always good, too. Except for the parts where the show's writers see fit to pontificate about various real-life social issues. Last time, for instance, Wonder Woman was talking all tough about global warming at some international environmental summit. Another time, Green Arrow referred to himself as "the original Lefty" and expounded on the virtues of Big Government. That would all be fine if they ever offered some kind of counterpoint, but of course, they don't.
Speaking of DC Comics, Smallville remains one of my favorite shows. The first two episodes of the season have been great. Especially the end of the season premier, in which we got our first glimpse of Braniac. I'm hoping they have a crossover episode with 7th Heaven, in which Clark wipes out the Camden family whilst under the influence of red kryptonite. At this point, it seems like that will be our best bet to get rid of that show. I just don't get how the WB can kill a good show like Angel but perennially bring back that goody-good snorefest.
I went to the Nebraska-Texas Tech game this past weekend. We ended up losing 34-31. It was one heck of a game, though. Although I obviously wish we had won, I still felt really good about the game. I saw a lot of good things. If they keep getting better and can win on the road, I think we stand a good shot at winning the Big XII North division. With continued improvement over the next couple years, and more top-rated recruiting classes, we'll be breaking back into the top of the rankings.
The tailgate before and after the game was a lot of fun. Ted's folks and Mike made a bunch of awesome food (chili and chicken noodle soups, along with a couple cooked chickens), and we killed another keg. Matt and Renee came up from Houston, which was awesome. It's always fun to get to hang out with them, and I think they had fun, too. Hopefully we make it to the Big XII championship so that I have an excuse to hang out with them again. :) The crown achievement of the party, though, was when I invented a new word: lack'o'rack (also spelled "lackorack"). I could explain the meaning and uses of the word, but just use your imagination. Altogether, I think our tailgate party lasted about seven hours.
Fall is definitely setting in. The temperature has been mild to just a little chilly, and the leaves have been turning yellow. All things considered, it's probably my favorite time of year. Football season is in full swing, pheasant season will soon arrive, and the holidays aren't far off. It's also the advent of the sweater season. That's important. In this time in which heating oil is running a little pricey, I wholeheartedly want to encourage you ladies out there to don a sweater to combat the chill. Call me altruistic, but I'd hate to see you get cold.
Well, that's it for today. Next time, I'll try to get a little more creative. Feel free to leave me comments and tell me what you'd like to have me write about. Keep your eyes open for a new feature, the Nate Beard-O-Meter, which will keep you updated as to the status of my beard. I'm not planning to grow one or anything, but at least this way you'll know whether I've recently shaved. Now, do yourself a favour and visit Mentally Incontinent, a site dedicated to a hilarious, unique online book by my friend Joe "The Soon To Be Legendary" Peacock. The Wal-Mart story will change your life.
posted by Nate | 8:09 PM
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I'm honored, sir.
You are nice.
I don't know what else to say, cause i'm blushing too much.
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