Phantasmic Links 5.22.05

Here's a word of advice for any fathers who might have a grown son that in the recent past had just gotten over what he believed to be panic attacks while driving. Under no circumstance should you say things like, “Wow, those clouds look really ominous!” or “Boy, where'd all this traffic come from?” while he's driving you and another musician on a highway and over a bridge to a gig. Getting up early and driving nonstop for over an hour while still sore from playing paintball is bad enough. Now that I've gotten the public service announcement out of the way, let's dive right in to this week's PHANTASMIC LINKS:

I posted a favorable review of the new Star Wars® movie. As with any film, opinions varied on this one. Some shared my opinion, others did not. Check out what Jerry, Darrell & Wendy, Kev Bayer, and Rey had to say.


FawnDoo is hosting a blog party on the theme of “Oh eM Gee moments” on June 3rd. I'm going to start narrowing my list down as soon as possible.

Witness one of the funkiest Star Wars® music videos EVER. Thanks to Rey for the link.

Kev Bayer links us to proof of R2-D2's importance.

Remember Hapland? Now there's an even more challenging sequel. I'm not even going to embarrass myself and admit how long it took me to solve this.

I've gone an entire paragraph without linking to something Star Wars®-related. Can you outwit a Sith Lord AND his more frightening surprise ally?

"Like so many uplifting stories, this one begins with cruelty and heartbreak." Awwwwww...

”What's Your Super Power?” I've taken this quiz twice and apparently my power is “NOTHING”, but hopefully some of you will have better luck...

I thought I discovered online gold when I found a page full of 80s television themes, and then I discovered the section with commercials. Behold a familiar face with more hair extol the virtues of the McDLT! Relive the cloning of an icon! Discover the roots of evil. Hear once more the phrase, ”I always WONDERED where my mandibula was!” And finally, shudder at this prophetic vision of a dark future.