The Wilson party team

I know I am behind in blogging but here we go. Friday night Eric and I went to see Deep Dish spin at Bleu in Detroit since we have never seen him. They were at Bal en Blanc but they did not come on until 10 am and we were too tired to stick around to see him. Now I see why he was so late in the schedule. As a fan of trance, they sucked. After the first hour of his set Eric and I were thinking of leaving since his music was so plain and boring. They got a little better the last hour and I was able to actually dance to it. They took forever to transition too, I kept thinking hit the next beat already!!!! The transitions were the best part of the set and they were about 2 sec. I was very disappointed since they are one of the bigger names. I was not nearly drunk enough for that music. I think that I was spoiled in Montreal by hearing so many great DJ's that now I am a snob. And Armin Van Buuren is sick!! He rocked!!! By far he is the best DJ I have ever see spin!

May 9th we are hoping to beat our Paul Van Dyk curse since the last 3 times we have tried to see him something has come up. Wish us luck. Of course he has to be a dick and play on a Wed night! It will be the first day of our week long 6th anniversary celebration week!!

Plastics come from trees

I mentioned my "post every day" warranty was valid only on weekdays between 8AM and 5PM Eastern standard time, right? :) OK, back to the program.

Yahoo News: National Survey Reveals More than 70% of Americans Don't Know Plastic is Made from Oil

Where the hell did they think it comes from? Trees? Perhaps all that plastic fruit their kids play with confused them.

Adding insult to injury, there is this unique stat:

Nearly 40% (38.1%) of respondents said plastic will biodegrade underground, in home compost, in landfills, or in the ocean.

Host: Survey says? BUZZ! Oh I'm sorry. That's incorrect. But we do have some lovely parting gifts. Bob, tell them what they've won!

Bob: It's a fifth grade science book! Yes, with this handy reference you'll be able to answer survey questions that even a fifth grader could have gotten right.

Host: Thanks for playing.

Prison Bitch Name Generator

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Mine was "Donkey Schlong". You know it;)

Heroes

I started really watching Heroes this week. I'm not even sure why I was not watching it. I think it was partly the "I've seen this before. It was called X-Men", vibe I had from it for a while. That and the whole "my DNA gives me the power to ignore the rules of physics!" crap. Sure it does. And my johnson has the power to dance and sing when no one is looking. But if you ignore the whole using biology to explain what can only be described as magic, it really is a pretty good show.

One thing I had been discussing with Sue and Paul is whether or not Issac's paintings are ever incorrect. That is, does he paint the future as it will be -or- is just as it might be if no one tries to change it. Obviously the former would not make an interesting show, since NYC would have to be destroyed no matter what anyone did. I was reading through the show recaps on NBC and managed to find at least one instance where the later seems to be case. In episode 5, Peter finishes a painting of Issac's that shows Claire's head removed. Obviously that picture did not come to pass in the end thanks to the intervention of Peter. So it looks like the future is not set in stone quite as much as Issac's paintings would have everyone believe.

Red Wings Hockey

I forgot to mention this last week, but Sue and I went and saw Game 2 of the Red Wings/Flames series at the Joe. The game was fun, but the best thing was the guy sitting behind me.

He was this Welsh/British (I can't tell the difference) guy who's knowledge of hockey was just between slim and none. I didn't know they even knew about hockey in Britain.

I really thought it was funny when he would refer to the time between periods as half time. Or the fact that when the the Flames took two concurrent penalties, he would say things like, "Look, its 5 on 4 now". But the best was his shouts of support throughout the game. I swear I'm not making this up. Every five minutes or so he would shout in his very proper English accent:

"GO THE WINGS!"

And thus, a new inside joke was born:)

Lack of blogging

I'm not sure why, but lately my urge to blog has really been down. So to jump start it I'm going to make a real effort to write a blog every day for a month and see how it goes. I'm assuming it will be just like this blog usually is: 1/2 funny, 1/2 serious, 1/2 not being good at math:)

Today I wanted to talk about the newest unholy abomination to come out of NBC: The Real Wedding Crashers. Couples allow a group of folks to ruin part of their wedding and film the whole thing for people's amusement.

I'm not sure what's worse. The fact that:

(a) people watch this and are actually amused by it. Really? What is amusing about tricking people and intentionally ruining what would otherwise be a celebration of a union between two people for the rest of their lives?

(b) ANY couple on Earth would sign up for this. What does it say about the bond of marriage you are about to enter when you decide to auction it up on TV and intentionally ruin part of it for 15 minutes of fame. I'll tell you what it says. "I don't take this seriously", is what it says to me.

When right wing folks complain that marriage is a sacred act reserved for a man and woman, gay people should point to this show as yet more proof that marriage is nothing of the sort.

Hug a tree...

Happy Earth day everyone!! Go out and plant a tree or at least go to the park and enjoy nature. Go to your local hardware store and buy energy saving items!

"Did someone just turn up the music?"

The Bal en blanc 2007 crew before the fun! Videos from Bal en blanc 2007. Go to Youtube and you can find more to see this awesome event. It was sick!!! I am obsessed!! The second one is Armin Van Buuren!! I do not think that Eric mentioned that Armin mixed up "Heaven Scent" (originally from Digweed, but he is too stuck up to play it) my all time fave tune!! It was sick!!! He also mixed in Ferry Corsten's "Beautiful" another fave of mine!! Paul, Sue and crew, Eric and I are in for next year all the way!! Woot!!

Something to make even the most jaded smile

Taco Revolution

Ah memories...

My Great Weekend

I had a fantastic weekend. It was so good that the best I can do is bullet points and links for now. Sue and I need to rest for the next week at least before I will have anything that resembles coherent prose:)


1) ESPN: Spartans win first NCAA hockey title since 1986 - Fuck YA! No better way to put you in a good mood to go out clubbing then hearing your Alma mater has won the NCAA hockey tournament after being a 3rd seed.

2) Montreal - Great city. Good times had by all. Got some new crazy memories to enjoy later in life, from the smoke detector going off in our non-smoking room (I can't mention why) to the crazy tranny that started mumbling and following us after our trip out Saturday night.

3) Stereo - Fantastic club in Montreal. At least the after-hours part is. Before 2am, the place is pretty lame. Its been a while since I danced the night away until 4am, but it was certainly worth it. According to several of our co-partiers, Stereo has the best rated sounds system in North America. After listening to it for a few hours, I became a believer.

4) Bal en Balnc - Holy shit! I have never seen ....well... ANYTHING like this. The most fucked up, crazy, loud event I have ever been too. Armin Van Buuren rose to the top of both my and Sue's lists of favorite live DJs. His set was un-FUCKING-BELIEVABLE.

I don't even know how to describe this to someone who hasn't been to an event like this. Here are a bunch of pictures to give you an idea.

One thing I have to mention is the weird paradox of people who come to this event. It was a strange mix of openly gay men and insanely hot, scantly clad women. The two in combination doesn't make a ton of sense to me, but whatever:)

Throw in people from 18 - 45, including whole families (I saw a rather large number of Asian families all together for some reason). And what is really odd: no pushing, no fighting, no drunken brawls or angry words. Just a bunch of people together having fun and listening to some fantastic music.

South Park Character

You scored as Stan Marsh. You're Stan Marsh! Probably the sanest of the group, you're the mastermind behind the good plans and can easily resolve problems. To you love is amazing, and you're probably already in it. You can be a smart ass and don't have a problem saying what's on your mind. And you're probably an activist. Dude, this is pretty fucked up right here. Stan Marsh 100% Eric Cartman 67% Butters 67% Kyle Broflovski 67% Jimmy 58% Kenny McCormick 50% Tweak 33% Shelly 17% Timmy 0% What South Park Character Are You? created with QuizFarm.com

Then again, what is a hump?

This is hilarious! I found it on channel 95.5's (Detroit) web site in their celebrity dirt page. It is Alanis Morrisette covering Fergie's "My humps".

Local Woman Assualted

In local news today, a large candle and it's stand have been charged with assault on a Michigan woman. Police say the large candle and its partner were resting on top of the couple's bedroom headboard when they decided to attempt to kill the home's occupants, a Mr and Mrs Wilson. The candle and stand fell approximently 5' and landing a mere 3 inches from the head of Mrs Wilson.

Candle and Stand

Police say they are still looking in a motive, but believe jealously may have played a role in these tragic events. Mrs Wilson was having really great sex at the time, and it is possible that the candle/stand duo became so enraged with jealousy they decided to try and end the life of Ms Wilson.

Said Mrs Wilson, "Even though I nearly died, it was worth it. Mr. Wilson is the greatest lover ever".

If convicted, the candle will be burned to death.

Bal en Blanc FTW!

The Wilson Tag Team will be celebrating Easter this year by attending Bal en Blanc in Montreal, one of the best trance and house parties on the continent.

Nothing like hard trace and house music to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus:) If only I didn't have to dress in all white. Stupid conforming rules. I thought techno music was all about dressing like a complete freak and being an individual and all that:)

P.S. Kudos to our buddy Sebastian for coming up with a way to get us there on the cheap!

Music I Like

After my rant the other day about top 20 music sucking, I think I better point out some current music I like. If for no other reason than to remove the taint of "old guy angry at everything changing" my favorite high school friend Kelly has bestowed on both of us.

In no particular order:

Bright Eyes - Lover I don't have to Love - I happen to catch the video for this song on MTV, MTV 2, MTV 3 whatever MTV channel actually plays videos these days. The video was so simple, yet I found myself mesmerized by the lyrics. They have sort of a Violent Femes sound to them, which I happen to also like. You can watch the video on youtube. Go watch it right now. I mean it. Right now. I actually feel sad for people who haven't heard it yet. Its that good. Seriously. DO IT! Bitch...

Fall Out Boy - Fantastic stuff. Their latest CD is even better than their previous one. Both have been in my rotation for several months now. Though I am really starting to get sick of their Arm's Race song. Please release another song from the CD!

My Chemical Romance - I've come around to these guys again lately. Their newest album isn't great start to finish, but it has some really great stuff and overall I like it. Black Parade is another song that has been played WAY too much lately

Three Days Grace - I LOVE these guy's music. If you like hard rock music even a little, pick up their CD One-X. Its fantastic start to finish.

Hinder - Excellent self hating, dark music. Although I joke with people that their first single "Lips of an Angel" was created after someone bet him he couldn't make people like a song about a guy thinking of cheating with his ex-girlfriend.

Shakira & Beyonce - Beautiful Liar - OK, I admit this is a weird addition. I'm going to admit something here I have never admitted to anyone. I like Shakira's music. There I said it:) I know that's not befitting of someone as into Angry White Music (tm) as I claim to be, but I do. I just dig her voice.

Random Comic of the Day

Darwin hard at work

Man Killed Trying To Steal Copper Wire

This guy in Detroit was killed today after he tried to steal copper wire from a high voltage line using a metal ladder and bolt cutters. They mentioned on the news he took almost 8000 volts from this little criminal endeavour. Favorite quote:

"...it is thought he was dead at the scene."

Gee, you think?!?!?!

All for $3/lb copper wire. This sort of brilliant scheme reminds me of Lex Luther. Except without the whole "evil genius" part to get in the way. Oh, and also the whole "being alive" part now too:)

Well done retard. One less moron to have to deal with in this world.

Top 20 Suck More Then Usual

Has anyone noticed that top 20 music sucks even more than usual lately? XM's Top 20 station has some really HORRIBLE music on a constant loop. Stuff like:

Gym Class Heroes - Cupid's Chokehold - Sweet god this song makes me want to stab my ears drums out. Its the sort of song a 14 year old would write. With lyrics like, "She's got a smile that would make the most senile annoying old man bite his tongue", I really want to meet the music exec who found this group. So I can PUNCH HIM IN THE BALLS!

Akon - Smack that - I don't get the attraction of this song. Even the chorus, the hook of the whole song, is ridiculous. How can you possible sing, "Maybe go to my place and just kick it, like Taebo" with a straight face?

Mims - This Is Why I'm Hot - Music is not repeating the same pharse over and over again. That's what people with brain damage do. For example,

"this is why im hot, this is why im hot, this is why, this is why,this is why, im hot this is why im hot, this is why im hot, this is why, this is why, this is why im hot, im hot cuz im fly, you aint cuz u not, this is why, this is why, this is why im hot im hot cuz im fly, you aint cuz u not this is this is why, this is why, this is why im hot"

is not music. Its a cry for help.

Pretty Ricky - On The Hotline - Same problem, different name.

Fergie - I don't even need to make a joke here, do I?

Typical

Weather is back to normal here. Its snowing right now. 30 hours later and it is 40 degrees cooler outside. Typical Michgan weather.

Like we used to say when I was younger: If you don't like the weather here in Michigan, wait a day.

Spring in Michigan

It was 75 degrees here today. 75! In March! What the hell is going...you know what? Forget it. I'm not going to say anything bad about this. I love this weather!

Best thing so far today: I was sitting on my deck reading the paper and enjoying the weather when I hear my neighboor yell to her husband, "Eric needs your help! He's stuck in the tree again."

Ah.... to be young again and have that be my biggest worry.