Author Archives: Ubu Roi

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Space, the Final Frontier

Posted on August 28, 2008 by Ubu Roi

The other day, Steven made a post comparing solid-fuel rockets to liquid-fueled. I can’t link it, because although it seemed fairly benign, it apparently angered someone he disagreed with, so Steven pulled it. However, the vanishing act prompted Fledge to … Continue reading →

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The Sexy Fifty

Posted on August 27, 2008 by Ubu Roi

The gaming site UGO has revealed it’s top 50 picks for Sexy Science Fiction Women. There’s some odd picks in there, but they’re definitely memorable. Well, except maybe for #47. But yeah, I think #45 is a good pick. #8 … Continue reading →

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Much is Explained

Posted on August 20, 2008 by Ubu Roi

Now we know why the plot in the first half of Code Geass R2 felt like a re-hash of the first season: The director was screwed when Sunrise and the network moved it to 6pm Sundays, which meant that the … Continue reading →

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Nice Headline

Posted on August 19, 2008 by Ubu Roi

“Petite, leggy women with big busts are the most sexually attractive, study reveals.” Damn, those crazy Brits will study anything, won’t they? My choice for a headline? “Brit Newspaper Discovers Puberty.”

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Damn.

Posted on August 18, 2008 by Ubu Roi

Note that it’s dangerous to be a reporter in a war zone… I gotta love how CNN put their logo on it. Ok so they picked up the tape. Notice they didn’t bother to translate a word she says… Would … Continue reading →

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So Much for Probably

Posted on August 18, 2008 by Ubu Roi

Another Olympic post. It’s a sign that I’ve watched too much anime when I go, “Rehhhh?” upon seeing “Soldier Sets Two Records en route to Double Trap Gold.” Interesting though. If this was really the first USA gold medal of … Continue reading →

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Note to Self… (Kamen no Maid Guy 10)

Posted on August 16, 2008 by Ubu Roi

Get Fubuki drunk! Soon. Just for the record, this is an evil, evil priestess. Even if Kogarashi hadn’t told us, I’d have known from her parting shot to Naeka’s brother… Second Note: God has good taste. “1000 points!” NSFW: Hell … Continue reading →

Posted in Cheesecake, Episode Reviews, Fansub Review | 4 Comments