Wicked Awesome Star Wars Clips

After watching the Clone Wars movie this summer, my zest for Star Wars hit an all time low. Here are two videos from youtube that helped me get that warm fuzzy "feeling" back.

This is random, but interesting. Yea San Francisco.

Trading Concubines

Growing up in the Mile High City, I attended the LDS church in the morning and then went home to watch the church of John Elway in the afternoon. There were many highs and lows, but the Field General, John Elway was constant. He could always be trusted to win, and bring glory to our fair city. But I now have serious doubts about our once great General, who rode the White Bronco.

After retirement, Elway has done a bunch of things, Car Dealerships, Restaurants, AFL (Area Football League), Canned his wife of 18 years, preyed on Cougars, etc... But he has now crossed the line. Word is out that Mr. Elway will be marrying a former Raider's cheerleader.

INCONCIEVABLE!!! Could Carl Meckelnburg, Steve Atwater, Jene Lang or Simon Fletcher do this? Yes. They are not a fixture of Denver sports and the city. But "John" is the husband and the city of Denver is his wife. We have loved him for years after he stopped working and making us smile. Like a rejected wife, we have gone on cherishing what he once was and have kissed his butt despite the lack of success, post football. I now know how a woman scorned feels. This is heinous treachery.

Perhaps "John" is upset that we have a new Bo in the wings (Jay Cutler) and is lashing out at us. So be it. Its time for us to move on and get a young, virile husband that can make us feel alive, special and maybe even better than you once did. Good riddance "John." I've rent my clothes, ripped out my facial hair and covered myself in sackcloth and ashes. You are dead to me.

http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/blog/shutdown_corner/post/John-Elway-is-marrying-an-ex-Raiders-cheerleader?urn=nfl,110869

Just Another Move

I answered the call to help someone move furniture this evening. It seemed normal enough, until I got the back story on it. (Dan - you'll love this since you may be able to tell who told me this story).

We were helping a young lady move in with her mom. Why? Her husband had gone to jail for some scam and she divorced him. Once he got out of jail, they got back together. But this time, he ran a new scam and racked up $750,000 in illegial credit card debt doing shady stuff. To top it off, this guy is some sort of expert on Samurai swords and apparently stole 2 from the National Museum in D.C. that had been given to some U.S. general. The dude took them to San Francisco and sold them. He just got a work visa to Britan and informed his now ex-wife he will not be returning. Hence, the need for this unfortunate move.

We whispered like little school girls about it during the move. I've never had so much fun.

Question - HOW DID THAT GUY GET A VISA??? - You go Big Brother.

I found this artice on the web that kinda/sorta substatiates the story.

http://www.geocities.com/alchemyst/tojo.htm

Its a weak source, but still good for some grins. Apparently this guy also was involved with some papers about Hilter as well. Go figure.

What's the moral? When you get involved and help people, you get the best entertaiment available. Crazy people!

Fletch on Media

I, Fletch F. Fletch, have been doing my usual routine of watching flicks, reading books and listening to music. Here are my shocking opinions:

Music - Most of you have heard Snow Patrol's song "Chasing Cars"(If I lay here...) and like me are probably ready to puke when you hear it. Sure its a good song but it needs a serious break. However, I heard a bunch of music from the rest of the album, Eyes Wide Open and was pleasantly surprised. I've added "You could be happy" to my musical montage on the left if you care to listen. Either way, a good band to check out.

Next, a lesser know band, called Keane. It a British piano band, and I admit their sound is a bit of an acquired taste, but it has grown on me. I inherited a copy of their album Under the Iron Sea, from Kroc and have been enjoying it. I've put a sample song, "Atlantic" on the left.

Movies - The latest comedy I've watched was "Baby Mama" the SNL flick about a woman with a bad uterus (Tina Fey) using a surrogate (Amy Poehler) to have a baby. These two are funny and do a great job. But my favorite part of the movie? Steve Martin. Yes. I actually found something funny from Steve Martin in this decade. He plays a hippie lettuce loving CEO who has no concept of personal space or modesty. I'd say watch this just for his performance.

Another recent viewing was "Ms. Pettigrew Lives for a Day." This didn't seem to get much publicity, but it was a fun and entertaining movie set in London in the 1920s. Amy Adams (princess from Enchanted) was wonderful and plays a 20's gold digger perfectly. BTW, Adams grew up in Castle Rock, CO (10 miles south of me) and was raised LDS. This movie had plenty of laughs, charm and moves at a good pace. Great date night rental.

Books - So I thought I was done with the Twilight SAGA. Until someone leaked a draft copy of Midnight Sun onto the Internet. This book rehashes the first book (Twilight) from Edward's perspective. Meyer was so upset about the leak, she said on her website that she may never finish the project (riiiight...) and that its not what she wants to put out there, with typos, errors, etc. Here is the worst part: I liked it better than all of the other books combined. Sure, it has the same drag as her other books, but not as much. It was very interesting to see Edward reading everyone's mind and going nuts trying to figure out what Bella is thinking, a very common thing for men to do. HAHA!! even the great uber-fantastic Greek god Edward can't figure out what his woman is thinking. Writhe and despair all ye women who read this!! Even though the author hates this, I loved it.


Question - Any of you noticed the great proliferation of "Templar / Female Goddess / Mason / Secrets of Jesus" books that have come out since the DaVinci Code? Here are two that try to capitalize on this new found genre.

The Last Templar - Because I'm not going to recommend this, I'll give the plot away. Hate me if you wish. This is about a modern archaeologist (of course way too hot to be one) and a wounded FBI agent trying to find an ancient Templar relic that proves Jesus was just a carpenter with some good ideas and the Templar's apparently wanted to unite Christianity, Judaism and Islam. Yea. I've basically heard it all before. If you must read a book about secret societies harboring "earth shattering" evidence that Jesus is not Divine, then read the originator, not the imitator.

The Witch of Portobello - After reading The Alchemist, I was eager to read something else from the talented Paulo Coehlo. So I blindly grabbed this. It is written like a documentary, with interviews about the main character, Athena who we are told at the beginning of the book is a witch and died for her practices. It starts out great, but got very tedious with all of its lectures about living life with no rules, calming down, dancing, embracing the Mother, dieting, work, etc. I imagine some people really like the book and more power to them. Way too much new age, let's dance wildly by the fire, get naked, roll in the dirt and stare into people's souls stuff for me. I know some people think I'm just as nuts for following my religion so all I can say is "to each his/her own."

Talk Like a Pirate Day

Today, September 19 is international "Talk Like a Pirate Day." I wish I could say this holiday had been sanctioned by President Bush and the mighty U.S. Government, but who knows? Maybe it will be someday. Pirates of the Caribbean grossed some huge numbers and taught us the truth: pirates are the good guys!!! Thanks to Johnny Depp and Legolas, we all love those adorable rascals and we should have a day to celebrate their vernacular.

This reminds me of one of my all-time favorite "would you rather..." hypothetical questions posed by Tyler Beck, the greatest layman of this special line of inquisition. He asks:

"Would you rather have to end every sentence with 'Arrrr' (like a pirate) or talk with a heavy lisp?"

90% of the time, people take the lisp. Its easier to explain away. Talking like a pirate just means your are crazy. Or perhaps a really big fan of the Seinfeld "pirate shirt" episode or obsessed with some remarkably clever inside joke. The taking of the lisp stops now. Here on International Talk Like a Pirate Day, I challenge each of you no longer accept the lisp and proudly speak like a pirate on this newly especialized day. For more on this madess:

http://www.talklikeapirate.com/piratehome.html

I highly recommend the translator and the survey to find your "inner-pirate." Being a right swarthy mate myself, I took the survey and was found to be "The Cap-n." Now get back to work you scurvy dogs!

A Dish Served Cold

I'm not fired up for the Broncos / chargers game this Sunday. Why? Isn't this a rivalry? Shouldn't I be jazzed? NO. Its time the balance of the football universe swung back to normal. Broncos = Good. Chargers = Sad. That's just how it is. Now that roid boy blew out his knee and LT is showing signs of the beating he has taken over the last several years, Norv Turner is ready to take his place as the inept coach everyone believes he is. I guess 64-6 over the last two meetings makes up for a decade of hopeless futility. Justice is about balance and this Sunday it will be restored.

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Strongbadia & Some RAD Videos

I owe the real-life Harry Potter many thanks for introducing me to the world of Strong Bad. He is a crazy macho Luchadore that answers emails with comedy sketches - yep, right up my alley! To give you a taste, here is a clip of techno music. As a former creator of techno music, I was particularly moved:

I totally reccomend nightlife as well on his site. If you'd like to go see more of Strong Bad, here is the link: http://www.homestarrunner.com/sbemail.html

Next, here is an AWESOME video from Music & Lyrics (old post in Feb 2007) that mocks all 8os pop music videos.

OK, I admit it, I finally leared how to embed a video to the blog. Hope you had as much fun as I did.