Monthly Archives: August 2006

“Metal Tub Catch”

Posted on August 14, 2006 by Ubu Roi

Steven and Shamus have been discussing washpans to the head. In animé it’s like the proverbial pie in the face, and usually happens when someone is too full of themselves. I misremembered some of the details of this scene, but … Continue reading →

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What’s Wrong With This Picture? (Animé Fansubs, Part VI)

Posted on August 13, 2006 by Ubu Roi

This is one of the first shots in my latest fansub download: Coyote Ragtime Show. Federal Investigator Angelica Barnes is enjoying a meal before her shuttle lands on the planet Sandvil. But there’s something very wrong here. Can you spot … Continue reading →

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Breaking News: World Created, God Rests on Seventh Day

Posted on August 12, 2006 by Ubu Roi

Not that I’m trying to suggest that KPRC-2 is, you know, a bit behind the times with their headlines, but they’ve just now noticed that people who play online games don’t always play characters of the same sex as themselves. … Continue reading →

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This is Not A Meme

Posted on August 10, 2006 by Ubu Roi

Nope. Not a meme. Unh-uh. I just happened to feel like doing a list of my own. Anyway, that’s my story. and I’m sticking to it. One book that changed your life: One? One? Crap. Pick anything by Robert A. … Continue reading →

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Not Quite Dead Yet

Posted on August 8, 2006 by Ubu Roi

No, I haven’t died. Work is hell right now and I’m coming home mentally drained. I watched Divergence Eve on Sunday and am trying to work up the energy to watch it again and write up a review. Managed to … Continue reading →

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A Brief Interlude of Animé

Posted on August 1, 2006 by Ubu Roi

Ok, so far I’ve watched: Mars Daybreak #6, which finished that series. Entirely too clichéd at the end. Godannar #5, which puts me 1 DVD from completion. Some answers are appearing, but not enough. My psychic theory has seen evidence … Continue reading →

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