Monthly Archives: November 2004

Nope. Can’t.

It Can’t Happen Here, as written by one Sinclair Lewis. In 1935.

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Inane Clown Posse

Here’s an idea: let’s dress up as clowns and start a religious cult. Let’s call ourselves: Juggalos. (I’m guessing all these kids end up tossing burgers at McDonalds.)

Posted in Bizarre, Pop Cult | 4 Comments

Moore Keeps On Rockin’

A new video for Neil Young’s Keep On Rockin’ In The Free World — directed by Michael Moore.

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Houdini Nation

Our pal Tommi Eisele launched his pet SF project just recently. Houdini Nation is set up to procure info on every single SF-novel the author has read. It’s neatly ordered by author, title and publisher — and I think you’ll … Continue reading

Posted in Books, Pop Cult | 2 Comments

Zappabase

Zappabase Online looks to be a pretty complete point of reference for all of FZ’s concerts, bands, musicians and songs. Quite handy — if not as graphically pleasing as this version. ;)

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From Whenst Thou Comest

What website did you visit just prior to hitting KUR? Inquiring minds want to know. Just copy/paste that link in the comments (or make it a fancy clickable html link, if you’re up for it). May be the Jethro Tull … Continue reading

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The Incredibles

Went to see The Incredibles today. Let’s just say I owe Disney an apology. Great characters, amazing animation. I’d bitch about the somewhat underdeveloped, predictable storyline but the wife would kick my butt. Superpowers indeed! ;)

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That Other Barry

An interesting profile on Barry Miles. “We tried out different types of Benzedrine – very seriously, making notes. We were artists – none of this hedonistic bullshit!”

Posted in Books, Frank Zappa, Music, Zappa Misc | 2 Comments

Got Boots?

*stumbles into the office to make a quick post* Stonybrook 3/11/84 Pt. One is back. And if that doesn’t suit your fancy, maybe this will.

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Derailroaded

Wild Man Fischer, cult-phenomenon whose “An Evening With…“ was produced by FZ, is the subject of a soon to be released documentary called Derailroaded (watch the trailer). This one should be very interesting: “We visit him at home, follow him … Continue reading

Posted in Film, Frank Zappa, Zappa Misc | 1 Comment

ZappaRadio

Well, it seems to be a thrilling new trend to air FZ’s music on webradios. So here you are: on a Hungarian free-radio called FIKSZ you can listen Zappa for 3 days! From wednesday till Sunday there will be nothing … Continue reading

Posted in Zappa Audio/Video | 5 Comments

Best Cover Versions

The 50 best cover versions of original songs. What, no “Louisiana Hooker With Herpes“? Must agree with their #1 pick, although Johnny Cash’s rendition of U2’s “One” comes close.

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Tastes Like Chicken

The field of culinary evolution faces one great dilemma: why do most cooked, exotic meats taste like cooked Gallus gallus, the domestic chicken?

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I’m now managing all the link-lists to the right with my WP install (instead of BlogRolling). Since its creator has a bit of an obsession with cramming everything into html lists, I’m having a wonderful time beating these suckers into … Continue reading

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Poncho Bush

This image is begging for a suitable caption. Alas, I’m too lazy to think of one.

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