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New Chucks for May 2020, part 11

Posted on May 26, 2020 by Steve

My last pair from the Converse sale. You can’t go wrong with hot-rod flames! I have two different black pairs and it’s about time I got these in white.

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Summer officially starts today

Posted on May 25, 2020 by Steve

I remember how Memorial Day was usually the kickoff day for Summer. Sadly, we had about another week of school left at St. Agnes in Springfield but even the teachers were checked out by then. It was grade school. No … Continue reading →

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New Chucks for May 2020, part 10

Posted on May 25, 2020 by Steve

This design of Chucks could have two different names: Peppermint or Candystripe. If you have an opinion on what I should defer to, let me know.

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Mystery mall birds figured out

Posted on May 24, 2020 by Steve

If you ever go to the strip mall with Terra Toys, Dragon’s Lair, Precision Camera and Conan’s Pizza, you’ll find the exteriors peppered with these really well-made nests with plenty of bird crap on the ground nearby. I knew they … Continue reading →

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Sierra Burgess is a Loser

Posted on May 24, 2020 by Steve

John Hughes would’ve been proud of this high school take on Cyrano de Bergerac and I loved it because Sierra killed off a couple common tropes in its storytelling. I’m also stoked to see Stranger Things‘ breakout actress Shannon Purser getting a … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday Pac Man!

Posted on May 23, 2020 by Steve

A day or two after The Empire Strikes Back, Namco rolled out Pac Man which went on to be the next big video game after Pong and Space Invaders took the world by storm. Well, it took a while really because there weren’t … Continue reading →

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Kiss me Patrick Swayzeeeeeee!

Posted on May 23, 2020 by Steve

This week, the excellent people at Super 7 Toys replaced my Bride of Frankenstein figure because the first one’s arm broke right off. Then I got goofy with joy and decided to have her demand a kiss from Patrick Swayze … Continue reading →

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F is for Family: three seasons

Posted on May 22, 2020 by Steve

I thought I wrote all about this adult cartoon back when it debuted on Netflix years ago. Worse, I warned you all to avoid Pacific Heat…twice, it is that bad. Well, F is finally airing what will be its fourth season next month so … Continue reading →

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New Chucks for May 2020, part 9

Posted on May 22, 2020 by Steve

This design could be two different possible names: Holstein (like the cow) or Dalmatian (like the dog). I believe this is the last of the animal prints I got in the sale fro Converse. Given how it’s black and white … Continue reading →

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1980: The Empire Strikes Back hits theaters

Posted on May 21, 2020 by Steve

The best of the nine core Star Wars movies made its debut in American theaters. It was the most anticipated film in my life that’s for sure. Empire opened on a Wednesday night too which was a big deal in 1980; new … Continue reading →

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More proof that the GOP is a Death Cult…

Posted on May 21, 2020 by Steve

…and they want your death, obviously not theirs, they’re not quite cultists in the Lovecraftian tradition. How so? This article here. Gov. Shitbag is rolling back safety measures and enforcement because he prefers to cater to a noisy minority suffering … Continue reading →

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New Chucks for May 2020, part 8

Posted on May 20, 2020 by Steve

Here’s my other pair covered in sequins! Pink and black. I think Cher, Lady Bunny and RuPaul would love wearing these.

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They Live helps dispel a moron placard

Posted on May 20, 2020 by Steve

I believe this outbreak of Moronavirus happened yesterday in California with their population of Ammosexuals and Astroturf stooges. Another demonstration from the Right’s blatant ignorance regarding Science and what Soviet-style Communism were actually like. How I wish I were there … Continue reading →

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Funny shelf by my friend Matt

Posted on May 19, 2020 by Steve

This very humorous and irreverent shelf was made by my friend Matt for his daughter so she can put special things on…or is it in…it, keep them out of reach of her baby brother. I love the extra touches like … Continue reading →

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Sorry to Bother You

Posted on May 19, 2020 by Steve

On the surface, Sorry appears to be a standard comedy about how working-class people are getting screwed out of their homes in the San Francisco/Oakland area. Instead I was pleasantly surprised to discover how Sorry is a cousin of Idiocracy. How so? It seems in … Continue reading →

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