I’d never make it as a Hipster

I’d never make it as a Hipster. And not just because I lack an ironic moustache.

I just don’t get the concept. For example, we have the technology to digitally record crystal clear sound. We mix it electronically in high fidelity to ensure it’s of optimum quality.

Then, cut it down to a vinyl disc . . . → Read More: I’d never make it as a Hipster

Game of Thrones – misogynist, feminist . . .

. . . . or just a bloody good read?

I read an article by Sady Doyle  some time back that slammed GOT for being misogynist.  I thought it was totally off the planet and missed the point of many of the issues it complained about.  I thought in most cases Marten was setting up . . . → Read More: Game of Thrones – misogynist, feminist . . .

MMM – Marvellous Manga on Monday

Smoph and I spent much of the weekend before last at Supernova.

For those of you not in the know, it’s one of the major pop culture / fandom / Sci-Fi / Anime / Everything conventions, and I was a very lucky boy and got to celebrate my birthday weekend there.

It was particularly interesting . . . → Read More: MMM – Marvellous Manga on Monday

EMMM – Easter Monday Morning Magnificence!

Day dawns on a new week. If you’re lucky, today is a holiday. Maybe more of the week too.

I hope your weekend was a happy one. These people aren’t happy – there’s been a list released of some of the most bizarre complaints from cruise ship passengers, including one complaining that the ocean was . . . → Read More: EMMM – Easter Monday Morning Magnificence!

MMM – The home of the future

I’ve mentioned before the sorts of electronic gadgetry I like installing.

Tweet . . . → Read More: MMM – The home of the future

MMM – Labour Day

Today, Victoria and Tasmania have a day off for Labour Day. I’ve always found it ironic that there’s a public holiday called “Labour” Day, given that people aren’t supposed to do any labouring on a holiday.

It’s also sometimes called “8 hour day”, to commemorate the movement slogan that people should be entitled to “8 . . . → Read More: MMM – Labour Day

MMM – In times of stress, wear headphones.

A blonde wearing headphones walks into a hair salon to get her hair cut. The stylist asks her to take off her headphones but the blonde refuses. So the stylist takes them off and the blonde collapses to the ground and dies. The stylist picks up the headphones and hears, “Breathe in, breathe out. Breathe . . . → Read More: MMM – In times of stress, wear headphones.

Modernising (Out) Moded Materials

This weekend we travelled to my grandmother’s for some R&R, to spend time in her company, some time at the beach and also helping out in the form of restoring her outdoor dining set.

The act of restoring it meant sanding it back (by getting acquainted with an electric sander and some wooden blocks with . . . → Read More: Modernising (Out) Moded Materials

Meme Mania Monday

I really can’t remember if we have done a post on memes before – my meme-ory is definitely getting worse!

In any case, here we go!  I was a bit dubious about memes when they first started proliferating but then I realised they could be a very useful short-hand way of putting a point of . . . → Read More: Meme Mania Monday

Monday Objectification Of Bodies In Everyday Society (MOOBIES)

All that sexy chicken talk on Friday got me thinking. Now it’s Monday and I have a confession.

I like looking at ladies. There I said it. I see one walking past in the street (and one of the marvellous perks of catching public transport and walking to work is that I see LOTS) and . . . → Read More: Monday Objectification Of Bodies In Everyday Society (MOOBIES)