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I was out until 2:30 last night at the Victory, discussing comics and plotting world domination. But those microbrews they have on tap are murder on the tummy. But, hey, I met Darwyn Cooke! I hope I wasn't too embarrassingly drunk. Man, oh man, work will not be pleasant this morning.

CBC Radio One's World Report just had a story about cuss words in rap music. They played a clip of "99 Problems" at the end of the report where Jay-Z declares: "I got 99 problems, but a bitch ain't one." And honest to gosh, Judy Maddren of all people deadpanned afterwards: "I guess they haven't met me yet."

Gail Simone is the new writer of Wonder Woman. Good on 'er! I loved this exchange between her and a Newsarama reporter while discussing the announcement ( Read more... )

I just got finished playing along with the CBC's new show, Test the Nation. I took the test as the show went along, but somehow ended up getting my numbering of the questions messed up. Uh, what does that say about my IQ? So when I tallied up my score and figured out my IQ I was...108. Which is totally average but that's pretty horrifying for me. ( Read more... )

Who better to turn to on this day than one of Ireland's greatest men, Father Jack Hackett?

A bonus one for yous as well. Shame about the subtitles on this one. It reminds me a lot of Ireland. (Unfortunately!)

Now if you'll excuse me, I'm off to the pub...

I always find it amusing when some superhero comic storyline hits the mainstream media. (The Death of Superman storyline is the biggest example.) Today the news media broke the news that Captain America is dead! Shot by some sniper while handcuffed and led into court for charges related to Marvel's Civil War crossover event. We all know Cap will be ( Read more... )

My mother is on the warpath against Halifax's bid for the Commonwealth Games and keeps sending me loads of articles from back home on the debate. Recently, the Nova Scotia Liquor Commission has begun asking customers for spare change to support the bid. Because I guess wanting to host a sports event that would drive the province further into debt ( Read more... )

I had a dream I met Stephen Harper. He was charming and funny and clipped my toenails. WHAT COULD IT ALL MEAN??!

Yes, I'm home sick. It's the first time in a long time I can remember calling in sick in the morning instead of doing my usual office martyr routine by dragging my arse to work and then going home early.

Yesterday I met up with poor, hungover bold_text and theyellowline. Afterwards, I accompanied the latter on an adventure to explore the ( Read more... )