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TV Meme

Friday, December 11th, 2009 | Posted in fun

Taken from SamuraiFrog

Rules:
- Bold all of the following TV shows which you’ve ever seen 3 or more episodes of in your lifetime.
- Italicize a show if you’re positive you’ve seen every episode of it.

24 One Saturday night BBC2 were having a 24 marathon (back to back episodes no breaks), and I started watching. I carried on watching until the early hours. I haven’t kept up to date with it though since then.
7th Heaven
ALF
Alias – I’d like to watch it on dvd; I always missed it when it was on.
American Gothic
America’s Next Top Model – I stopped watching after the first couple of seasons.
Angel
Arrested Development
Babylon 5
Batman: The Animated Series
Battlestar Galactica (the old one)
Battlestar Galactica (the new one)
Baywatch
Beverly Hills 90210 (original)
Bewitched
Bonanza
Bones
Bosom Buddies
Boston Legal
Boy Meets World
Brothers And Sisters
Buffy the Vampire Slayer – I missed a few eps in Season 4 due to a dodgy video timer. I still intend to catch up at some point.
Californication
Chappelle’s Show
Charlie’s Angels
Charmed
Cheers
Chuck
Clarissa Explains it All
Columbo
Commander in Chief
Crossing Jordan
CSI
CSI: Miami
CSI: NY
Curb Your Enthusiasm
Dark Angel
Dark Skies
DaVinci’s Inquest
Dawson’s Creek
Dead Like Me
Deadwood
Degrassi: The Next Generation
Designing Women
Desperate Housewives
Dexter – I loved seasons 1 & 2
Dharma & Greg
Different Strokes
Doctor Who
Dragnet
Due South
ER
Everwood
Everybody Loves Raymond
Facts of Life
Family Guy
Farscape
Fawlty Towers
Felicity
Firefly
Frasier
Freaks & Geeks
Friends
Fringe
Futurama
Get Smart
Gilligan’s Island
Gilmore Girls
Gossip Girl
Grey’s Anatomy
Grange Hill
Growing Pains
Gunsmoke
Happy Days
Hercules: the Legendary Journeys
Heroes
Home Improvement
Homicide: Life on the Street
House
I Dream of Jeannie
I Love Lucy
Invader Zim
Invasion
Hell’s Kitchen
JAG
Jackass
Joey
Kim Possible
Knight Rider
Knight Rider: 2008
Kung Fu
Kung Fu: The Legend Continues
La Femme Nikita
LA Law
Laverne and Shirley
Law and Order
Law and Order: SVU
Law and Order: CI
Leverage
Little House on the Prairie
Lizzie McGuire
Lois and Clark: The New Adventures of Superman
Lost
Lost in Space
MASH
MacGyver
Malcolm in the Middle
Married… With Children
McLeod’s Daughters
Melrose Place
Miami Vice
Mission: Impossible
Mod Squad
Monk
Mork & Mindy
Murphy Brown
My Life As A Dog
My Three Sons
My Two Dads
Mythbusters
NCIS
Ned Bigby’s Declassified School Survival Guide
Nip/Tuck
Numb3rs
One Tree Hill
Oz
Perry Mason
Power Rangers
Press Gang
Prison Break
Private Practice
Privileged – it got more and more irritating as it went on
Profiler
Project Runway
Psych
Pushing Daisies
Quantum Leap
Queer As Folk (US)
Queer as Folk (UK)
ReGenesis
Remington Steele
Rescue Me
Road Rules
ROME
Roseanne
Roswell
Sanctuary
Scooby-Doo, Where Are You?
Scrubs
Seaquest DSV
Seinfeld
Sex and the City
Six Feet Under
Slings and Arrows
Smallville
So Weird
South of Nowhere
South Park
Spongebob Squarepants
St. Elsewhere
Star Trek
Star Trek: The Next Generation
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
Star Trek: Voyager
Star Trek: Enterprise
Stargate Atlantis
Stargate SG-1
Starsky & Hutch
Superman
Supernatural
Surface
Survivor
Taxi
Teen Titans
That 70’s Show
That’s So Raven
The 4400
The Addams Family
The Amazing Race
The Andy Griffith Show
The A-Team
The Avengers
The Beverly Hillbillies
The Big Bang Theory
The Brady Bunch
The Cosby Show
The Daily Show
The Dead Zone
The Dick Van Dyke Show
The Flintstones
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
The Golden Girls
The Honeymooners
The Jeffersons
The Jetsons
The L Word
The Love Boat
The Magnificent Seven
The Mary Tyler Moore Show
The Monkees
The Munsters
The Office (US)
The Powerpuff Girls
The Pretender
The Real World
The Shield
The Simpsons – I used to watch it religiously
The Six Million Dollar Man
The Sopranos
The Suite Life of Zack and Cody
The Twilight Zone
The Waltons
The West Wing
The Wonder Years
The X-Files
Third Watch
Three’s Company
Twin Peaks
Twitch City
Unfabulous
Ugly Betty
Veronica Mars
Weeds
Whose Line is it Anyway? (US)
Whose Line is it Anyway? (UK)
Will and Grace
Wings
Xena: Warrior Princess

FlashForward Void

Monday, December 7th, 2009 | Posted in fun

Every Monday night for the last 10 weeks, I’ve prepared myself in anticipation of the next instalment of FlashForward. Now it’s on hiatus until the new year, and I’m not sure what to do with myself for the next hour.

I may end up rewatching the previous 10 episodes to remind myself of all the various plot threads, and to giggle at all the silly bits. I’m interested in seeing how the stories will unravel, and whether any of the essential questions will be answered by the end of this season.

I’m also interested in the show’s exploration of determinism vs free will, and the eternal question about whether knowing the future could cause it to happen (as in the myth of Oedipus). While several characters in the show have embraced their FlashForwards and are working towards making them come true, others have been resistant to their FFs, or concerned about not having one.

I don’t know about you, but I’d love to have a sneak peek into my life in 6 months time. I don’t even know what I’ll be doing this weekend.

I’ve got to share this video that someone made featuring the moment when Mark Benford finally admitted that he was drunk in his FlashForward. I love the look of disbelief on his boss’s face. The rest of the vid is okay, but I would have liked to add some of the other mental moments of the series so far, like Mark chasing after the guys in Halloween masks or the Blue hand death fest.

Vampires in Heat

Thursday, November 26th, 2009 | Posted in fun, movies

Wish I’d seen this version at the cinema instead. Hilarious.

Another meme borrowed from Samurai Frog

Sunday, October 18th, 2009 | Posted in fun

Meme Royale

Appearance:
I am 5’4 or shorter.
I have many scars.
I tan easily.
I wish my hair was a different colour.
I have friends who have never seen my natural hair color.
I have a tattoo.
I am self-conscious about my appearance.
I have/I’ve had braces.
I wear glasses.
I’d get plastic surgery if it were 100% safe, free, scar-free.
I’ve been told I’m attractive by a complete stranger.
I have more than 2 piercings.
I have piercings in places besides my ears.
I have freckles.

– I’m 5ft5, so not far off. Sometimes I wish my hair was brown instead of black, but at the moment I’d like to have blue/black hair like a manga character. I tried a dye that was supposed to give me that colour, but it just turned my hair even blacker.

Family/Home Life:
I’ve sworn at my parents.
I’ve been kicked out of the house.
I have a sibling less than one year old.
I want to have kids someday.
I have children.
I’ve lost a child.

– When I was a kid I called my dad a bastard for some reason, and met with the slipper of doom.

Embarrassment:
I’ve slipped out a “lol” in a spoken conversation.
Disney movies still make me cry.
I’ve snorted while laughing.
I’ve laughed so hard I’ve cried.
I’ve glued my hand to something.
I’ve laughed till some kind of beverage came out of my nose.
I’ve had my pants rip in public.

Health:
I was born with a disease/impairment.
I’ve had stitches.
I’ve broken a bone.
I’ve had my tonsils removed.
I’ve sat in a doctor’s office with a friend.
I’ve had my wisdom teeth removed.
I’ve had surgery.
I’ve had chicken pox.

Traveling:
I’ve driven over 200 miles in one day.
I’ve been to Canada.
I’ve been to Niagara Falls.
I’ve been to Japan.
I’ve Celebrated Mardi Gras in New Orleans.
I’ve been to Spain.
I’ve been to Africa.
I’ve been to France.

– I’ve wanted to visit Canada for ages.

Experiences:
I’ve been lost in my city.
I’ve seen a shooting star.
I’ve wished on a shooting star.
I’ve seen a meteor shower.
I’ve gone out in public in my pajamas.
I’ve pushed all the buttons on an elevator.
I’ve been to a casino.
I’ve been skydiving.
I’ve gone skinny dipping.
I’ve played spin the bottle.
I’ve crashed a car.
I’ve been skiing.
I’ve been in a play.
I’ve met someone in person from the internet.
I’ve caught a snowflake on my tongue.
I’ve seen the Northern Lights.
I’ve sat on a roof top at night.
I’ve played chicken.
I’ve played a prank on someone.
I’ve ridden in a taxi.
I’ve seen the Rocky Horror Picture Show.
I’ve eaten Sushi.
I’ve been snowboarding.

– The casino was in Madeira, and I went in there to change some money into Euros. I played Brutus in Julius Caesar at school. The prank was Knock Down Ginger (ringing someone’s doorbell then running away). I’ve met several guys from the internet over the years.

Relationships:
I’m single.
I’m in a relationship.
I’m available.
I’m engaged.
I’m married.
I’ve gone on a blind date.
I’ve been the dumpee more than the dumper.
I miss someone right now.
I have a fear of abandonment.
I’ve been divorced.
I’ve had feelings for someone who didn’t have them back.
I’ve told someone I loved them when I didn’t.
I’ve told someone I didn’t love them when I did.
I’ve kept something from a past relationship.

– I was around 14 or 15 and dating a slightly older guy. He wanted me to say that I loved him, but I didn’t feel that way and said that I cared for him. He kept on asking me, and eventually I just told him what he wanted to hear.

Sexuality:
I’ve had a crush on someone of the same gender.
I’ve kissed a member of the same gender.
I’ve had sex with more than one person at the same time.
I am a cuddler.
I’ve been kissed in the rain.
I’ve had sex outdoors.
I’ve hugged a stranger.
I have kissed a stranger.
I have had sex with a stranger.

– Well, I’ve kissed one or two of those internet guys on our first dates…

Honesty/Crime:
I’ve done something I promised someone else I wouldn’t.
I’ve done something I promised myself I wouldn’t.
I have lied to my parents about where I am.
I am keeping a secret from the world.
I’ve cheated while playing a game.
I’ve cheated on a test.
I’ve run a red light.
I’ve been suspended from school.
I’ve witnessed a crime.
I’ve been in a fist fight.
I’ve been arrested.
I’ve shoplifted.

– I gave my mum the impression that I was in San Francisco, when I was on a 2 day stopover in New York. I nicked a drink from a shop, just to see if I could do it. Then I gave it to my mate cos I didn’t want it. I was in a couple of fights at school. A couple of times I’ve witnessed shoplifters grabbing stuff then running out of the shop. Me and a few friends got in trouble for writing notes about a teacher. Instead of a full suspension, we couldn’t go on an activities week and had to stay at school and do cleaning work.

Drugs/Alcohol:
I’ve consumed alcohol.
I’ve smoked a cigarette.
I(‘ve) smoke(d) pot.
I regularly drink.
I’ve taken painkillers when I didn’t need them.
I’ve done hard drugs.
I’ve been addicted to an illegal drug.

– I’ve taken painkillers in anticipation of needing them, at the beginning of various tedious meetings for which I’ve had to take minutes.

Meme me

Sunday, August 2nd, 2009 | Posted in fun, my life

Nicked from Journeying

1. First thing you wash in the shower? Chest
2. What color is your favorite hoodie? Green
3. Would you kiss the last person you kissed again? No, shouldn’t have gone there in the first place.
4. Do you plan outfits? Not especially, but I usually have some jeans or black trousers which will go with any clean top I find.
5. How are you feeling RIGHT now? Tired from a long day.
6. Whats the closest thing to you that’s red? A book called Oriental Belly Dance by Kemal Özdemir
7. Tell me about the last dream you remember having? Something about taking over the management of a donut shop.
8. Did you meet anybody new today? Yes, a couple of young cousins (second cousins if you want to get technical).
9. What are you craving right now? Mum’s cake (just had some).
10. Do you floss? Almost never, though I know I should.
11. What comes to mind when I say cabbage? Yuck. The smell alone puts me off.
12. Are you emotional? I’m like a Cadbury’s Cream Egg – all gooey inside that hard shell.
13. Have you ever counted to 1,000?I don’t think I would have the patience.
14. Do you bite into your ice cream or just lick it? Lick
15. Do you like your hair? It’s not too bad, but I should be more creative with it.
16. Do you like yourself? Mostly.
17. Would you go out to eat with George W. Bush? I’d consider it, I like to watch the comedy channel.
18.What are you listening to right now? I Created Disco by Calvin Harris
19. Are your parents strict? My mum was pretty strict with me, though I get the impression that she was tougher in some ways on my older brother.
20. Would you go sky diving? Probably not.
21. Do you like cottage cheese? I’ve never had any, but I don’t think I’d like it.
23. Do you rent movies often? Yeah, I have a LoveFilm membership at the moment.
24. Is there anything sparkly in the room you’re in? Nothing whatsoever.
25. How many countries have you visited? Eleven
26. Have you made a prank phone call? No, I live vicariously through Bart Simpson.
27. Ever been on a train? I use multiple trains to get to work, and many other places.
28. Brown or white eggs? No preference.
29. Do you have a cellphone? I bought a Samsung Blade S5600v via Ebay a couple weeks ago, and I really like it.
30. Do you use chap stick? I usually use Vaseline or a coloured lip gloss.
32. Can you use chop sticks? I’m not an expert, but when I visited Japan I learnt pretty quickly.
33. Who are you going to be with tonight? My extended family (my mum had her birthday party this evening).
34. Are you too forgiving? Sometimes. I give 2nd chances, but I don’t forget betrayals.
35. Ever been in love? Once.
36. What is your best friend(s) doing tomorrow? I don’t have a best friend.
37. Ever have cream puffs? Profiteroles? Never, but I wouldn’t mind trying one.
38. Last time you cried? Several weeks ago, I think I was overwhelmed by various issues.
39. What was the last question you were asked? I was asked loads today, I can barely remember any but the one that stands out was ‘So, what do you do?’
40. Favorite time of the year? Winter.
41. Do you have any tattoos? Nope.
42. Are you sarcastic? ‘Course not.
43. Have you ever seen The Butterfly Effect? Yeah, it blew my mind a little.
44. Ever walked into a wall? Never.
45. Favorite color? Purple.
46. Have you ever slapped someone? Only during playacting.
47. Is your hair curly? The regrowth is.
48. What was the last CD you bought? I Created Disco by Calvin Harris – bought in Tesco on Friday night.
49. Do looks matter? Only in the sense that we should make the most of what we’ve got.
50. Could you ever forgive a cheater? It would be very difficult. It would depend on the circumstances.
51. Is your phone bill sky high? It’s normally about £10 a month.
52. Do you like your life right now? It could be a lot worse, but it could also be better.
53. Do you sleep with the TV on? No.
54. Can you handle the truth? I prefer it.
55. Do you have good vision? No, I’m quite short-sighted.
56. Do you hate or dislike more than 3 people? No, but I don’t like the behavior or attitudes of certain people.
57. How often do you talk on the phone? A couple times a day.
58. The last person you held hands with? A guy I dated a couple of years ago.
59. What are you wearing? Nightie and nightgown.
60.What is your favorite animal? Wolf.
61. Where was your default picture taken at? I don’t use my own pic as an online avatar.
62. Can you hula hoop? Haven’t tried in at least a decade.
63. Do you have a job? Yes.
64. What was the most recent thing you bought? Just bought a mahogany sideboard for my mum’s birthday.
65. Have you ever crawled through a window? My own window, just for fun.
66. When was the last time you’ve been to church? The funeral of the mother of my mum’s friend, several months ago.
67. What’s your least favorite meal? I enjoy most of my mum’s soups, but I’m not a fan of her red pea soup. My dad loves it though, so sometimes he gets his way.
68. Did you ever steal anything by mistake? Apparently I left a restaurant without paying by accident. I was a regular there and the next time I went there the guy told me what happened. I couldn’t believe it. I’m still wondering if I left the money on the table and someone else passed and nicked it before he came back. I offered to pay them back, but they said that it had been sorted.
69. Have you ever won anything? I’ve won an electric guitar and a couple of premium WordPress themes online.