Jared Leto is now as amusingly pathetic and insane as Courney Love. He's always been a bit of a heel, but now that he's in a Hot Topic Goth band with a pretentious, nonsensical name, and symbolically argues with himself in music videos, he seems to think that his eyeliner don't smudge. Read these recent accounts of how he went apeshit and assaulted two people at some MTV thing: The wee and docile Elijah Wood and blogebrity Scott Stereogum. The fact that he thinks ANYONE should take him seriously after…well…his ENTIRE career thus far, is astounding.
It's Official
Halloween Meme
MarkTapioKines makes the best memes!
COSTUMES:
1. What past Halloween costume of yours do you remain particularly proud of?
Sadly, the best one was probably not until last year. I was Edina to Faye's Patsy.
2. Are there any other costumes – worn by someone other than yourself – that you remember as being really clever?
Elyse's Courney Love was particularly brilliant. Complete with Francis Bean cabbage patch doll that she flung around all night.
3. What was the lamest costume you've ever seen?
Jacob's “Rimmer”. Similar to Mark's friend's Tycho Brahe costume, he simply taped a foil H to hid forhead.
4. As a child (under 18), did you ever dress up as a Star Wars character for Halloween?
Like Mark, I too was once a Jawa.
5. What's the sexiest Halloween costume you ever wore?
It's probably going to be this year's Gem Saloon Whore to Brugos' Al Swearengen. I've mostly tended toward the comical rather than sexy. And when I was Wonder Woman (several years in a row) I was too young to be considered sexy (legally, anyway).
6. Can I see a photo of that?
Yes. After this weekend.
TRICK OR TREATING:
7. During your primary treak-or-treating phase, was there ever a year when you did NOT go out? Why?
I was grounded one year for prematurely snacking on our Halloween candy.
8. What kind of candy in your trick-or-treat bag did you never, or almost never, eat?
Vanilla tootsie rolls.
9. Did you ever pull any “tricks,” like smashing a jack o'lantern or TP'ing someone's house on Halloween?
I egged some mailboxes one year when I fell in with a bad crowd. I felt really bad about it and never did anything like that again.
10. What was the most unusual “treat” you received at a neighbor's house?
Watchtower magazine.
11. How old were you when you went trick-or-treating for the last time?
18. My freshman year roommate and I decided to go out for a lark.
12. Do trick-or-treaters come to your door, where you're living now?
Nope. I live in an apartment so even if there WERE kids around (instead of old people), it would be quite the hassle for them to buzz me.
SCARY STUFF:
13. What's a little-known or underrated scary movie you'd recommend to people this Halloween?
Repulsion.
14. Do you believe in ghosts?
No. But I'd like to.
15. Have you ever seen a dead human body, outside of a funeral?
Yes. I saw a dead homeless guy in a doorway in New York. I've seen a few dead people on the side of the road in car accidents. Hospitals. Also, the entire Bodies exhibit was full of dead people. And it was neat.
16. What's the most frightening thing that ever happened to you personally?
Nearly being hit by a car.
17. Who's scarier looking, Dick Cheney or Donald Rumsfeld?
Rumsy.
GENERAL:
18. Do you wish Halloween would just be celebrated on the last Saturday of October, when you could really cut loose, instead of the 31st every year?
Doesn't really matter. People are always going to have parties the weekend before.
19. Provided you had the resources, would you rather set up an amazing Haunted House in your front yard (or parking lot, or apartment hallway, or whatever) or go to a really great party wearing the best costume in the room?
Party. I want other people to entertain ME on Halloween.
20. Is Halloween your favorite holiday of the year?
Yes. Absolutely.
Weekend Recap
FRIDAY
Meep, B. and I kicked our evening off with a trip to the Meridian to see Not the Illuuuuuuusionist: Batman Vs. Wolverine. The acting was good. The story was, for the most part, engaging. But the “twist ending” was…not much of a twist.
Next, we headed up the Hill to meet the Booze clan and celebrate Christie's birthday. The party was uneventful until around 1:30 when B. and Brother Booze got into an argument about shoe size (B claimed that a man so tall (well over 6 feet) should not have such small feet). This led to a wrestling match in which B was awfully out weight-classed. But my man is scrappy and so the wrestling continued until Scott put an end to the madness. I, the helpful girlfriend that I am, took pictures. Unfortunately, it was with Brother Booze’s camera. So hopefully he still has them and is willing to upload them.
SATURDAY
In preparation for the Pie Party, I spent much of the day grocery shopping and baking. I also got a little cleaning done. Naturally, all this was accomplished bare-footed while NOT watching The Little Vampire on TV.
B picked me up around 9 and we were fortunate enough to find parking near Corey's Nautically-Themed Bar. Alas, we were early. But pies began to trickle in, and, before we knew it, we were stuffed silly with home-baked goodness. The deliciousness included a Pumpkin Apple Butter, a Pumpkin Cheesecake, a Pecan, a Bacon Pie (a.k.a. quiche), an Apple, and my own Key Lime (with raspberry sauce).
B and I took our leave early to attend a birthday party at the Knarr. It was a struggle to stay awake after all that pie-gorging, but we managed to make it till (mostly) last call.
SUNDAY
In accordance with a recent hankering, we breakfasted at the Wayward Cafe on vegan biscuits and gravy and chocolate/coconut pancakes. Next, we headed to Greenwood for a baby shower. We immediately regretted having stuffed ourselves so silly, because Beth had made a delicious-looking spread of mini-sandwiches, stuffed mushrooms and cream puffs. We did, however, have room for some brunch drinks. (i.e. Bloody Marys and Mimosas). The guest of honor arrived and we got into the baby shower games which involved guessing baby food flavors and identifying melted candy bars in diapers. I'm told that these are pretty typical games for a shower. This being my first one, however, I had fun playing them.
Then the gift haul was brought out and the guest of honor began to sift through them. I was pretty amazed at how many nerd/indie baby clothes and accessories exist in the world. But I suppose I shouldn't be. X-Files fans and hip liberals have kids too so why shouldn't someone make a “I Want To Believe” or “I'm already smarter than the president” onesie? Brighton Butterfield is going to be a well-dressed nerd complete with his own giant, fuzzy twenty sided die and plush Cthulhu. He also has his Fancy Dress issues taken care of in the form of a Superman costume and a Darth Vadar Fleece (from Yours Truly).
After the shower, B needed to do something manly (and also pick up his card from the night before), so we had a quick drink at the Knarr and he checked on the football score. We killed a little time with some cigars and conversation in the back yard before heading to Buckley, Washington to explore the Haunted Corn Field. This thing was awesome. I highly recommend it. It was very well put-together. There must have been a hundred people in that corn field, each with a different method of scaring the patrons. My favorite parts were the spinny black light room, the pitch-black maze room, and the bloody outdoor bathroom set. I also really liked the big maze at the end in which we were stalked by a maniac with a chainsaw. The whole thing was very cool I strongly suggest checking it out before the season ends.
On our way back from Buckey, we stopped, along with the Brunswicks, at a casino in Auburn for a quick drink. We were amazed when our total for two (hard) drinks came to $3.50. Yowsa. Too bad Auburn is, well, in Auburn.
Next Weekend: Halloween Parties!
Now, when you're on the road, people are going to try to adopt you…
My eternal gratitude to Dom for alerting me to the fact that the one and only Crispin Hellion Glover will be in town from November 3rd through 5th presenting his much-anticipated directorial debut What Is It?, which features a mostly down-syndrome afflicted cast and which Glover also wrote. Whether or not it's any “good”, it will most CERTAINLY be a film that no one will ever forget. I mean, just look at the stills on his website! And the poster!
It's going to be insane! I've already got tickets for the Friday show. And if you are interested in going, you should DEFINITELY get tickets ahead of time because this WILL sell out. Crispy himself will be presenting the film and talking for an hour after each presentation. I have no doubt that some of the more hardcore fans (and yes, there are fans who are more hardcore than me) will be attending all 3 nights. So, in many ways, I imagine the audience will be just as compelling as the film itself.
You would be a fool to miss this.
office perril
Oh bowl of Cream Pumpkins, you shall be my undoing!
Lamenting the Hedgehog
Oh, would that the premiere of BSG weren't tonight! A chance to wear pajamas in public AND hang out with Ron Jeremy is certainly a tempting alternative:
Porn-Star Pajama Party
Move over foam party, it's pajama-jammie time! That's right, a real, live pajama party hosted by none other than Ron “I get more ass than a toilet seat!” Jeremy. Not only do you get to meet the world-famous Hedgehog, but there's some sort of “best evening wear” contest and a chance to win 500 bucks. Something tells me it's better to show up in some barely there lingerie versus that Sylvester the Cat souvenir “Theattle” nightshirt your mom bought at the Pike Place Market. (Trinity, 111 Yesler Way, 447-4140. 9 pm, $10.)
Breakin' Three: Electric Whattheeffaloo
Maura posted this:
on her LJ and even though most of the people who read this also read her's, I thought I should link to it just in case someone might have missed it. Why? Because it's the single most mesmerizing internet video I've ever seen. I can say no more. Just…watch.
Ooh! Check it! We like Moesha.
Occasionally, a Stranger writer actually writes a review that I agree with completely. Here, they capture my frustration with the Stella TV series in contrast to the absolute genius (meant not at all in a hyperbolic sense) that were the Stella shorts. The author is particularly keen in pinning down the single biggest failure of the TV series: The lack of dildos for comedic effect.
Yipee! I found a meme!
1.You and Jesus go out to dinner – who pays?
Jesus performs a “miracle” (or an “illuuuuuusion”) that distracts the management, allowing us to dine and dash. Either that or he gets free meals cos he’s a celebrity.
2. You suddenly have to flee the country and adopt an alias. What is it?
Abigail Cable.
3. Pick one state in the U.S. to get rid of permanently?
That’s easy. Florida.
4. You wake up as the opposite gender. What's the one thing you wanna do?
Flog the dolphin. Pee standing up. And then flog some more dolphin.
5. Luke Skywalker or Han Solo?
Han Solo was my first love, so naturally I have to pick him.
6. Toy you always wanted but never got as a child?
A scooter.
7. Top three celebrities you wanna do?
Trey Parker, Nathan Fillion, and, since this is obviously a hypothetical question, I’m going to de-factor time and space so that I can include a young Joe Strummer.
8. What's an automatic deal breaker in a potential significant other?
Christianity.
9. What is the last movie you saw that actually scared you?
The beginning of The Decent, before the monsters show up. Why would anyone spelunk for FUN?
10. Stupidest thing you've ever said out loud?
How could I possibly choose just one?
11. You're sentenced to death and it's the morning of your execution, what do you want to eat?
Vegetable Tiki Masala, garlic naan and Chai.
12. What's something that most people do that you've never done?
Jogged. I’ve been gimpy since I was 7.
13. Before you die you want to go to…?
New Zealand.
14. Something you'd really like to do but probably won't ever be able to do?
See eye-to-eye with my mom.
15. A wild animal you'd like to have as a pet?
Have we learned nothing from Steve Irwin’s death?
16. A drug you'll never try?
Heroin.
17. If you were an animal what would you be?
You mean other than a human? A cat. And preferably I would belong to someone like me so that I would be spoiled.
18. If you had to marry someone you knew at the age of 12 who would it be?
This is a ridiculous question and one I can’t possibly answer since I hardly remember who I even associated with at 12 besides members of my own family.
19. What's something most people don't know about you?
Nothing I care to share.
20. Who was your first celebrity crush?
Han Solo.
21. What's a weapon to suit your personality, habits and abilities?
Telekinesis.
22. What's your favorite time of the year?
Summer in Seattle.
23. Favorite breakfast bread style (pancakes, waffles, toast etc…)?
Toast.
24. Favorite parody movie?
Wet Hot American Summer.
25. Worst way to die?
Burned to death. I reckon.
26. Grossest injury you've ever seen?
I’ve seen some pretty nasty stuff on rotten.com. I couldn’t possibly say which was the grossest.
27. The worst injury you've ever had?
Apart from the bad knees I was born with, my broken arm put me out of commission for a summer when I was a kid.
28. Favorite thing about Thanksgiving?
Not having to go to work. Other than that, it’s pretty lackluster for me, as I’m not into football, poultry or hanging out with my family.
29. Sport you hate the most?
Football. I wouldn’t say I HATE it. It’s just the one I’m the least interested in.
30. What city in the U.S. do you want to visit?
New Orleans.
31. What's something you think would be sweet to know everything about?
Cooking.
32. Favorite Actor/Actress?
Favorite and best are two different things. For instance, Crispin Glover is my favorite actor, but I think Gary Oldman and David Thewlis are the BEST actors. There aren’t a lot of actresses that impress me, but I do really like Kate Winslet’s performances. Kristin Bell is pretty amazing too. I also really liked Angela Bassett in Strange Days even though I haven’t been into anything else she’s been in.
33. What's one word you absolutely detest?
Panties.
34. What makes an awesome party?
The people. A good theme doesn’t hurt either.
35. What's your material obsession?
Media.
36. What's something most would consider an insult but you enjoy having said about you?
It’s not really an insult exactly, but I like being called “lady”. Also, I don’t really mind people alluding to my curviness.
37. Favorite kind of dog?
Basset hound.
38. Favorite carnival food (everyone has one)?
Strawberry Shortcake. Even though it ALWAYS makes me sick afterward.
39. Morning or night person?
Night.
40. Worst drunken/drugged up habit?
Drunk-emailing.
41. Weirdest eBay purchase?
I’ve never purchased anything too strange on ebay, but I used to buy a lot of bootlegs. No more.
42. Favorite food to eat when you're wasted?
Frittes.
43. Its Saturday at 3 am where are you…?
Possibly in bed, possibly drunk at a party.
44. Potatoes, carrots, or broccoli?
Potatoes are the perfect food. I would be thrown out of the Irish Mafia if I said otherwise.
45.Worst job you've ever had?
Either the background check place where all I did all day was 10-key social security numbers, or the weekend I spent temping at a kid’s clothing store in U-Village.
46. What's something your friends make fun of you for?
It’s hard to choose just one, but my clumsiness gets a lot of laughs. As does my OCD.
47. Favorite cereal?
C-3P0s.
48. Book you could read repeatedly?
Nine Stories.
49. What's the meanest thing you've ever done?
Avoided someone until they got the hint.
50. What was your best Halloween costume ever?
Edina from AbFab.
Effed by the Wind 
