Keep Digging Yourself Deeper Into That Hole, Amy…
http://meme-rage.tumblr.com
Die in an AIDS fire.
Man of Steel looks awesome. But it’s always been funny to me that Krypton had the exact same military naming structures as the armies of Earth.
“I’m General Zod. This is Admiral Bling-Bloing. And this is Private First Class Dur-Thurr.”
I agree completely. It wouldn’t even be that hard to deal with! There are some great examples of lesser used ranks/titles from old-style European armies that could be used (Margrave, Dragoon, Noyan, etc.) . Not only that, but in a literary universe where we find Warders, Bashars, Justicars, and Dunedain, I can’t help but feel like using existing ranks is an easy way out.
HOWEVER! I think two things are at play here that are not necessarily positive, but are rational. Firstly, Zod is of a hyper-intelligent extra-terrestrial race, and so it stands to reason that he would use the word “General” to present himself in a way that Earthlings would comprehend/respect/fear. Secondly, the power structure being reflective of modern military hierarchy helps the casual movie-goer (or the young 1950s/60s comic book reader) identify the villain and the severity of the situation - helps that person relate to Superman’s plight.
I am fully prepared to be wrong about all of this as I have only a cursory knowledge of Superman-lore.
Hyperbole Is My Middle Name!: Improv Coaching Etiquette
I’ve been thinking about making one of these for awhile. This first section is how I think indie teams and practice groups should interact with their coach.
- 24 hour notice for making any changes / cancellations. If you’re cancelling day of, you and your team owe your coach their standard fee.
- 2…
We may make a lot of fart jokes, but we’re also in some weird proto-adult phase and we should behave with some courtesy and professionalism.
Being good to your coach (and vice-versa) is just as much a way of supporting and saying “yes, and” as anything.
Attention Rhode Island ex-pats in NYC! This is officially a thing.
Follow the Del’s Truck on Twitter and Instragram, and introduce your friends to the wonder that is Del’s Frozen Lemonade.
This is huge.
SHUT UP AND TAKE MY MONEY!
Matt and Betsy Do Music: Matt & Betsy Do Music is born
Matt & Betsy Do Music came about when I had a time slot at Triple Crown in February and nothing to use it for. I wanted to do a cool music show and the first person I asked to do it was Matt Radlow because he has been a dear friend and teammate of mine for the past 2 years. We both like music…
This is a fabulous show and a great example of just how nice and supportive the UCB (and NY Improv) community can be. Hao Lian will always be the Lord of the Dance in my book.
what kind of fudgery is this?
fudge is dead to me now…
FUUUUUUDGE
I am… and forever will be… your fudge.
(Source: yourehorrible)
A SPANK submission I can’t quite figure out how to do…
A new, ultra-hip restaurant in NYC in an old theater has mistakenly over-booked for their opening night, forcing the would-be diners to watch as 3 lucky couples (chosen from the audience) are rushed and pushed through a multi-course meal, much to their discomfort. Inept waiters, snooty sommeliers, and a defensive chef with too many awards.
“Standing Ovations are now de rigeur in the theater. They used to be rare, awarded only to extraordinary performances. In straight (non-musical) plays, especially, the highest compliment audiences could pay would be to sit pinned in their seats by the power of the experience they’d had. I can remember a number of occasions when not only did I not want to get out of my seat, I didn’t want to talk to anyone until I had shaken off the effect of what I had seen. No longer — you don’t get the chance. The audience is on its feet even before the first bow, no matter how limp or shallow the piece. They are, of course, giving the ovation to themselves for having been part of a participatory experience rather than a passive one, and for having spent their time and money on it. They’re reminding themselves that they’re alive. Which is not a bad thing, but which makes the extraordinary ordinary.”
Stephen Sondheim, not a bad thing (via boringoldraphael)
I think this also applies to improv shows. I think the practical effect is that people are able to be super lazy about initiations, because the audience can’t hear the first 2 seconds of the scene.
I don’t mean to say that we shouldn’t clap for our friends, but damn.
(via anthonyking)
Sam Gribley
(Source: oldmosswoman, via off-grid-inspiration)
