Author Archives: Ubu Roi

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Return of the Router From Hell

Posted on November 30, 2007 by Ubu Roi

It’s baaaaaaaaaack! I hate tech support. Really, I do. Idiots reading from scripts and a total refusal to address the real problem. I spent over three hours on the phone, four calls, to AT&T tech support, at one point getting … Continue reading →

Posted in Bitching | 5 Comments

Reality, or the Lack Thereof (Coyote Ragtime Show)

Posted on November 28, 2007 by Ubu Roi

No matter whether we’re talking animé, manga, or American TV, a show should make sense, or it shouldn’t. (“Hunh?” you say. “Why would a show not make sense?” Hang with me a minute and I’ll explain.) I’m talking, once again, … Continue reading →

Posted in Series Reviews | 4 Comments

I Knew It!

Posted on November 26, 2007 by Ubu Roi

Jason sez: “Skip episode 7 of Shana, go straight to episode 8.” Well, that’s not exactly what he said when he reviewed episode 7, but thats what I read. More slice-of-life angst. Ike tries to make a play for Yoshida … Continue reading →

Posted in Episode Reviews, Fansub Review | 6 Comments

Three Bad Signs

Posted on November 25, 2007 by Ubu Roi

It’s a bad sign when you totally lose track of the episodes you’ve seen, and think you’ve skipped one–but you haven’t; it’s just that the episodes were all forgettable. It’s a bad sign when you start skipping forward to catch … Continue reading →

Posted in Fansub Review, Snap Reviews | 2 Comments

Quite the Babe

Posted on November 24, 2007 by Ubu Roi

This is Lyar. She’s tough, smart, competent, and built like you-know-what. This is Lyar. She’s smart, competent, and built by me. I don’t know how tough she is, but I have no intention of sticking her through a wormhole to … Continue reading →

Posted in Random Nonsense | 6 Comments

Thanks, but No Thanks

Posted on November 21, 2007 by Ubu Roi

So, I see ADV is making a big deal out of selling a huge library of animé at $1.99 per download. Quality is equal or better than DVD (and ought to be, seeing as the files are 500mb each). Yes, … Continue reading →

Posted in Random Nonsense | 4 Comments

Watching the Door

Posted on November 16, 2007 by Ubu Roi

Fruitlessly, however. Sooooo, Wed. afternoon, I ordered my new computer parts from Newegg, and now I’m waiting for the UPS man to arrive. However, since they’re shipping 3-day delivery from La Puente, CA, I won’t see them until Monday. I’d … Continue reading →

Posted in Life, etc. | 9 Comments