Author Archives: Ubu Roi

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I Was Right

Posted on September 3, 2006 by Ubu Roi

Excel Saga is MUCH funnier when you’re drunk in a state of legal intoxication. And in English. ADV had a little fun with the translation. Nah, they had a lot of fun. My chest hurts from laughing. “I mean I’m … Continue reading →

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Just A Few Short Notes

Posted on September 3, 2006 by Ubu Roi

Firstly, I rode the DART today for a few hours and will be posting articles comparing it to Houston’s MetroRail next week. Houston loses. Secondly, I brought plenty of anime with me, and Dr.Heinous and I stayed up to watch … Continue reading →

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Good thing I didn’t hold my breath

Posted on September 2, 2006 by Ubu Roi

Ok, now this is faintly ridiculous. (Actually, I don’t think the ridiculousness is faint at all.) HOUSTON, TX, US — 09/01/2006 12:13 P.M. ARRIVAL SCAN — 09/01/2006 6:06 P.M. DEPARTURE SCAN And they’re still talking about delivery on TUESDAY. That’s … Continue reading →

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Newtype = Old Media?

Posted on August 31, 2006 by Ubu Roi

Several weeks ago, I was browsing around my animé pusher’s blog when I ran across a post about the trials and tribulations Robert had gone through trying to get a simple advertisment placed. It seemed that Newtype, which bills itself … Continue reading →

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Melancholy Mentioned in Newsweek?

Posted on August 30, 2006 by Ubu Roi

I kid you not. It’s an article about the insane popularity of YouTube, which now hosts over 2,000 clips on The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzimaya, whether from the series or parodies of it, such as the famous Gundam Robot ED. … Continue reading →

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Holding My Breath is Pointless

Posted on August 30, 2006 by Ubu Roi

Sigh. US — 08/29/2006 4:44 P.M. BILLING INFORMATION RECEIVED HAGERSTOWN, MD, US — 08/29/2006 7:24 P.M. DEPARTURE SCAN — 08/29/2006 6:32 P.M. ORIGIN SCAN NEW STANTON, PA, US — 08/29/2006 11:05 P.M. ARRIVAL SCAN — 08/30/2006 3:12 A.M. DEPARTURE SCAN … Continue reading →

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Updating a Few Things

Posted on August 28, 2006 by Ubu Roi

I just added two more websites to the links at the left, and bumped three. Welcome aboard to Riuva and Baboon Pirates! Sayonara to OfftheKuff, Ann Coulter, and People’s Republic of Seabrook. Ann’s “crazy conservative lady” act has gotten old, … Continue reading →

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