I'm sure weather complaints have been a constant of mankind. I can't imagine any period of time where people didn't bitch about it. Honestly, sometimes, you just have to sit back and say "Fuck this weather." I may not like when people do it but I understand it, and because I understand it, I give you this: A video bitching about the weather --
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I purchased some Howdy Doody DVDs as a joke for my 1 year old nephew. Don't ask why, it's a long story. I tried to watch the show and about 2 minutes in I realized how creepy this puppet is. I can imagine a new potential Childs Play series based off of Howdy Doody. Am I the only one who finds this smiling cowboy a little odd?
I write screenplays or at least try to write screenplays. On a good day I’d like to consider myself a writer. In my times of procrastination I tend to hop on youtube and look at various writers giving thoughts on their process and even their history. I think people have a tendency to compare themselves to people, especially in the entertainment industry, and when you listen to other people pursuing what you’re pursuing it’s cool to relate with someone if you’re doing the same thing.
Along with writing I make videos – the two are meant to go hand in hand. I realized that I think it would be very helpful to have some short form videos of writers talking about… writing. But not the boring shit, which is what I think the main issue, is with videos about writers – they’re not exciting. But how exciting can they really be I guess?
Point is, I don’t think there are enough resources and entertainment from writers. So, I’m going to make some videos talking to writers, specifically, talking to screenwriters. But I wanted to send out this blog to the millions of eyes that see it (divide that million by a million then add 4 or 6 for actual number).
But I have some questions, mainly geared towards screenwriters:
Would this be something that is interesting to you, if you’re a writer… or if you aren’t a writer?
Are there specific sites that you go to, to listen to writers talk?
What are some questions you would ask a screenwriter?
Do you even fucking care!? Do you relate to people who are in the same field as you?
I’m obviously aware that these videos have to be entertaining and not boring like many would associate it with. I’d basically trying to create a series of videos geared towards writers that aren’t boring.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=87E6N7ToCxs
Honestly, I don’t know how great this movie looks but on paper it basically sounds like the greatest thing ever. I want to play a video game.
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I was in a conversation with my friend and he asked me:
“How do you feel about people who say “yep?”
After about a second I said, “I hate it, it’s so indecisive.”
Which then turned into a conversation about the many different variations of saying “yes.” I feel that “yes” is the OG (Original Gangster for everyone else that’s not my 5 friends who actually use “OG”) of affirming something. Since the meaning of “yes” we’ve gotten grunts, yuups, head nods, fist pounds, looks, and about thirty other things to show that we mean, “yes.”
When dealing with someone over email or text message I think that the most commonly used terms of “yes” are “yep” and “yup.” The thing about not saying “yes” is that it can mean so much. The words “yup” and “yep” can seem so incredibly passive that it means there is probably some weight behind using them. Here is a quick little break down that I may have spent way too much time thinking about-
Using “Yes” -
Is there really a better word? As I mentioned above it’s the OG of affirming a situation. It gives comfort. I feel that if someone uses “yes” it’s basically a binding contract or at least should be viewed as one. When you get a “yes” you know what the person means.
Using “Yup” -
“Yup” is tricky. Imagine sending this email:
Hey man, I’m thinking about getting engaged, do you like my girlfriend?
Then receiving:
Yup.
That doesn’t exactly seem to reassuring. I actually have no idea why you’d email that to someone but you get the point, right? But on the flip side “yup” is such a bro term.
Hey man I’m going to get some beers for the game, you want any?
Yup!
I can just hear the person responding with “yup” being a doofus who is already drunk. “Yup” is very dependent on context to be honest, but it’s no “yes” and “yes” doesn’t rely on context, its definitive.
Using “Yep” -
The most passive of the bunch. I hate using and also receiving a “yep” because I feel like I always envision the person who is writing it. The only time I ever consciously have used “yep” it’s when I’m basically agreeing with something but I’m not happy about it, so I’m being passive and I want that person to know I’m not happy.
Using “yep” is basically saying, “I’m so annoyed with you.” Also, the word “yep” drastically changes depending on context and the relationship you have with someone.
Imagine if you’re dating someone and you send this:
Want to get dinner tonight?
And you receive:
Yep.
That response is basically saying that the other person has nothing better to do so they’ll get dinner with you.
OR:
Did you finish the presentation?
Yep.
That’s a “fuck you stop asking me about my work and focus on yourself” response.
Yes. Yup. Yep. And I’m currently not really taking into consideration the voice to voice interaction when you can hear people say these different words, once you enter that world it’s a whole new monster. To avoid any and all confusion we just need to stick with the OG. When asked a question, don’t confuse people… just go yes.
Side not to all of this: If you’re the person who just response to people with a “Y” then that’s a whole new ball of wax. That means you’re either a) lazy b) have a old phone and don’t want to type out the word c) not a fan of technology and could give a shit d) receive so many messages in a day that you can’t stand two other letters or e) think you’re so incredibly important.
Some of those reasons stated in the side note are understandable, but just try to stick with yes for the sake of humanity.
Okay Michael Bay….
I’m trying to figure how to jump into this rant but I’m having trouble. I want to absolutely unload on Michael Bay for the shit he just pulled and I want to pick apart his movies like I know more than him and act as if I’ve generated so much money it could end the United States’ financial crisis. Unfortunately I don’t have that to fall back on at this time, but Michael fucking Bay does! Which, is why it’s difficult for me to have much validity in what I’m about to say.
I should also come clean and mention that I’ve basically seen every single Michael Bay film ever, including Pearl Harbor – and I defended it! Oh, and I think I cried at the end of Armageddon, ehhh, okay I did cry. DAMMIT, Michael Bay! I’m so angry with you. I’m angry that your films have a proven track record of putting asses in seats but I have to tell you something, and I mean this because I know I’m right:
You’re an idiot to take out the “Mutant” in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.
Lets rewind for a second. Last week it was announced that Michael Bay was rebooting the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle franchise. You know the Ninja Turtle franchise, right? Because if you don’t we have problems and you should stop everything you’re doing and first watch some of the cartoon, then watch the original movie, and then watch secret of the Ooze which had an amazing Vanilla Ice cameo. The 2nd film is questionable but the first was and is arguably the best cartoon conversion to live film ever.
(Deep Breath)
I read that Bay announced at the Nickelodeon up fronts that when he releases the movie in 2013 it’s not going to be called Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles but rather Teenage Ninja Turtles. Also, they’re not going to be mutated into Turtles; they’re just going to come from another planet… so they’re aliens. It’s killing me that they may not have their leader Splinter, how can they actually come from another planet? Seriously. ALSO, they’re not going to be eating Pizza! At least, I don’t think they will.
What is happening? Michael Bay is remaking Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and taking out Mutant then changing everything. The only thing he’s keeping is that they’re green? Don’t we have to draw the line somewhere? Is nothing sacred anymore? Can we all just acknowledge that this isn’t a reboot of a fallen franchise but rather just a Michael Bay film? Can Michael Bay just admit that?
The thing is, is that I’m aware all ideas are recycled and it’s so rare to find the original idea at this point that we shouldn’t be upset at reboots or remakes. But I wasn’t upset about the reboot/remake - I was actually anticipating it. But to use the same name then change a word but keep the general premise sort of but not at all and then claim you’re rebooting the ninja turtles is insane!
Deep down I just wanted someone to do justice to a group of turtles that I loved at one point, but I suppose all good things must come to an end… Unless you’re the Transformers franchise helmed by Michael Bay, then you’ll never end!
Teenage Alien Ninja Turtles.