So here are some things I don't have to blog about. They don't have anything to do with Manchester, but whatever.
This is weasel and ferret week at the Manchizzle. Why? They seem to keep popping up in conversation for some reason. And any discussion of ferrets always reminds me of Rudy Giuliani's insane ferret rant on the radio, during his time as NYC mayor. Anyone who thinks he might make a good president should listen to this.
Actually, everyone should listen to it.
As nutty as Rudy clearly is, I have to admit there is something distasteful about ferrets. I'm sure the pro-ferret brigade would set me straight. Sure, maybe ferrets get a bad rap, and bad press. But they also get lots of good press. In fact, there's a magazine called Ferrets, and they publish centerfolds every month that look like this:
I just thought you might enjoy that one.
I've gotten really into this web comic called Achewood. It describes itself as a cartoon of modern life as lived by a retarded otter, an alcoholic tiger, and two bears. But it's so much more than that, really. The characters also have their own blogs. You can read what Ray Smuckles, the thong-wearing, potty-mouthed cat has to say here.
I've also gotten really into this band called Vampire Weekend. They're from New York, and in addition to having a great name, they make amazingly catchy and smart afrobeat-inflected indie music. Kind of like if Jonathan Richman was in The Shins and they got knocked up by Orchestra Baobab. Yeah, I know that's a horrible description, that's why I'm not a music reviewer. Just go listen to them. If there's any justice in the world, they're going to be HUGE. And when I was putting the link to their site in, I just now saw that their first ever Eurotour stops at Manchester Academy Nov 8. With... wow. The Shins? Am I psychic or what.
6 comments:
Was I in any way responsible for the Achewood obsession? Or am I just overestimating my influence?
Anyway, good to see you've been bitten by the bug. You'll be slipping phrases like "hell of..." and "dang" into conversation and calling your friends "chochoachos".
Going to see The Shins then?
James, it was actually my cousin who mentioned Achewood. But the fact that you like it too is just a mark of your excellent taste.
Tim, I'm going to try and get tix. You going?
A ferret killed my pet rabbit. The grief endures.
Just more evidence that Ferrets are Evil, anonymous.
My deepest condolences.
re Shins - see you there then!
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