Phantasmic Links 7.17.05

I had a great day! On Rey's recommendation, I watched the HIGHLY informative Hitch. Is it a typical Hollywood fairy tale? Yes, but within that framework there's a lot of insight about relationships. Are there foolproof plans? Is “be yourself” always good advice? I don't know if all the relationship theories put forth in the film and in the special features are correct. Certainly, everyone is different and there's no cookie cutter solution to winning a girl over. Does a girl care how well a guy dances, or does she just appreciate that he's confident and doesn't care what others think? Agree or disagree with some of the ideas in the film, it still leaves the viewer with a lot to think about, if nothing else. I definitely recommend it, not just to dateless wonders like myself, but any guy. Even if you've already found that special someone, it's good to refresh your memory about how you got her, since anyone can fall into the trap of taking someone for granted. It's good to be reminded that you need to appreciate what you have so you don't risk losing it. Given the opportunity, that's a dumbass mistake I don't intend to repeat.

A break in the crummy weather for a few hours also allowed me to take advantage of a photo opportunity I noticed while driving yesterday. I think this week you'll see one of my better Photo Blog Wednesdays. Be sure to stop by and let me know if you agree. The weather also allowed me to break my lazy streak and mow the lawn after a two week hiatus. It was a bit scary when a lioness leapt out of the tall grass at one point, and I'm determined not to be so lax in the future.

Finally, as I do every week, I was able to compile this week's PHANTASMIC LINKS:

Today was chock full of education. As if Hitch weren't enough, Citizen Willow offered more insight into what women look for in a man. Pretty much every thing she said conflicted with the movie I watched, and I think I'm leaning more toward the film, but it's more to consider and a great plan B should all else fail. Seriously, it's a great piece of satire.

Hey! You know what's funny? Bananas. These ads probably weren't at the time, and it makes me wonder how future generations will regard the stuff we produced, but some of this is downright scary. I defy any of you to look at the butcher knife or the juicer and tell me that's not the most sadistic banana you've ever seen.

Bad day at work? Hat tip to Messy Christian via Happy Husband.

The coolest kid in the world tosses his money away.

Scottish Blog Party Animal FawnDoo is throwing another Blog Party this Friday, July Tikkety Ninth. I have to say “tikkety” because the Kaiser took my number “twenty”. FawnDoo has also provided a wealth of banners.

40 Things that only happen in Movies. I had actually seen these pop up in an e-mail at work a few years ago, so this may be a classic to some of you out there as well. It all still holds true.

Is it true that there's A Web site for everything out there? Blame A Small Victory for this link.

I always enjoy comics made from still photos of action figures Thanks for finding this one, Kev Bayer.

Step one: Don't click this before going to bed at night. Step two: Be certain to watch on an empty stomach. Step three: Watch Rubber Johnny, one of the freakiest things I've seen in a while.

I'm still disturbed, possibly insane, after that last link. The only thing that can clear my head will be a nice side-scrolling shooter. I love the fact that this thing seems to be a biplane, with missiles, plasma rays, or flame throwers among its arsenal.