Sickness unto bored death
 

Pets?
The dog, maybe, but the gerbil became more like a sex toy, no?

The Wedding Crashers
 

Not surprisingly, it was very funny. Surprisingly, it was also sweet and romantic.

Plus, it gets bonus points for including hot chick Rachel McAdams, who looks much better as a brunette.

So
 

You can forget about it. You can continue to dream, though.
I am way too hot for you. You were just a rebound. Get over me already.

Question for str8
 

What genius decided that releasing Charlie and the Chocolate Factory the same weekend that Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince came out was a good idea? Half the relevant audience has their nose deep in a book right now.

That said, I finished the book around 2:45 this morning.

Question for str8
 

Actually, if you look at the theater numbers for the weekend, that theory is complete bunk. Charlie beat expectations. Guess everyone needed a break from reading about Harry and the gang.

As for the book, i finished it at around 11 AM. The first 500 pages were pretty much a waste. JK is getting Tom Clancy disease. Either that or her editors are too afraid to actually cut stuff out.

I don't really want to discuss the actual story until others have chimed in that they read it. I will say that I was a bit disappointed.

aV

Question for str8
 

That's one way to fill the gap (npi) during the refractory period. Brava!

Question for str8
 

There were some good bits in the first 500 pages; it's not my favorite of the six, but I wouldn't say I was disappointed.

eta: By the way, please chime -- I'd love to discuss it (by pm if necessary). I would bet, however, that the Harry Potter freaks on this board (who, almost by definition, must have OCD) have already finished it, so probably not a lot of risk that we're going to spoil some unsuspecting FB'er's HP experience.

The Wedding Crashers
 

Haven't seen it -- but would like to (although the smart money is on my seeing "Fantastic Four" before I get to see Wedding Crashers). The review I read liked it quite a lot -- except for the "sweet and romantic" part. The reviewer thought it detracted from the otherwise-funny story.

As you say, toe-may-toe, toe-mah-toe.

(Which reminds me, for some reason, my seven-year-old says "toe-mah-toe". WTF? I have no idea where he picked that up.)

Is Howard Stern GONE?
 

Is the Howard Stern show off broadcast radio forever?

Edited to add: just a prank but a sign of tings to come.

Wedding Crashers - A 20-somethings' review
 

The dudes on my desk have given universal snaps to Wedding Crashers. The one or two of them who haven't seen it have forbidden the others to talk about it, so as not to spoil it (and as I haven't seen it, ao there will not be actual spoilers here).

One of the viewers said (and I quote), "It is the funniest movie I have ever seen." This guy is not particularly inclined to hyperbole, either. More than one of them said he was literally, literally, crying in his seat from laughter.

Another guy said he thought he was fearful he would choke, he was laughing so hard.

I think I may need to go see this thing at lunchtime. Hey, it's no lunch with GWNC, but a hilarity-filled lunchtime can't be wrong -- and if it is, I don't wanna be right!

Question for str8
 

Please don't spoil it -- I do have it, but haven't had a chance to dive in yet.

Maybe y'all can start a new thread for it? I'll try an catch up with the rest of the the gee . . . uh, fans.

Accepting things from other men
 

It's not that great.

Not Bob & Friends
 

So, Not Bob, Ty (and whoever else), I'm wondering if you watched the Yankees-Red Sox game last night. If you did, you probably saw the play where Robinson Cano tagged Millar out in the second inning. If you didn't, I will describe it for you.

Millar is on first, a sharp ground ball is hit to Cano. Cano who is standing right behind Millar goes to tag Millar to start the double play. Millar is a good 30 feet from second base. As Cano applies the tag, Millar, trying to avoid it, falls over on his back. Cano, tries to step over him to make the throw at first. Millar intentionally sticks his legs up in the air to trip Cano. Clearly interference, even though the brain-dead umpires didn't make the call. Cano falls and is unable to complete the double play.

Please explain to me how this is any different from ARod's slap-play in the playoffs. Is Millar now in the same class as Arod as far as gamesmanship goes? Should he forever be categorized as a cheap player?

I haven't heard Schilling admit that his teammate made a "bush league" play yet, but I'm sure it's coming.

TM

Accepting things from other men
 

When I was in the market, I tried to figure out what she's doing there at that particular moment or how she's feeling at that time and then use it somehow. It's more genuine.

Like if she looks like she's waiting for someone and is irritated that the person is late, you walk up and say "Don't you hate it when people don't show up on time?" Or whatever...

Yes, I'm wonking.

Question for str8
 

Umm... I was away for the weekend and while the book was waiting for me when I got home, so was the possibility of sex. So I'm only on page 50 or so. please post spoiler space!!