Comments on: dear diary pants: “don’t get jealous, Keanu, you’re still #1!

By: Brian

Brian — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 05:23:19 +0000

huh, that trailer article is pretty awful. They sound 0like sterotypical admen. I think the bigger sin, besides being obnoxious assholes is that they didn’t turn their filter on. You’re talking to a reporter or a member of the public. Tone the swarm down by 10 notches.

I’ve always been kind of fascinated by trailer cutting though. It’s interesting to watch how manipulative they can be. Have you seen the Shining trailer hack on You Tube that turns it into a comedy? If you didn’t know, you could buy that that’s what it is. Throw a little Salisbury Hill into the mix and some smiles and the terrifying turns into the terrific! (ok, toning down the advertiser in me)

The only reason I’m vaguely interested in that new Zellweger movie is that I hae a habit of seeing anything that was shot in Minnesota no matter how bad (I saw Joe Somebody at the dollar theater and I bought a $2 used DVD of it at one point). I do the same thing with Colorado movies (what few there are) and I’m sure I’ll end up doing the same thing with Austin movies.

By: Meredith

Meredith — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 02:12:01 +0000

I counted, and that was nine Keanu references in one journal entry. I’ve started my own Dear Diary Pants drinking game. So how do you feel about Mr. Reeves in Cowboy BeBop? Can’t argue with how right he looks for the role.

By: erin

erin — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 01:13:38 +0000

Lucky Talena, that you’d actually save the Keanu tape for her to watch with you. (I’m not being sarcastic. That’s the sign of a good friend.)

If anyone in the world came up to me and told me something designed to “tug on my ovaries,” he (or she) would wind up with my fist in his (or her!) face. SERIOUSLY? Although, to prove the trailer-makers’ point, I must say that the only thing which would convince me to ever watch a Renee Z. vehicle is shoe-lust. But only if the entire movie was just shots of different shoes. Which would ALSO keep the camera away from Renee’s face!!!! Everyone wins!

By: Mandy

Mandy — Sun, 18 Jan 2009 01:39:48 +0000

Don’t feel weird about your former foray into the wardrobe options offered at Sam’s Club. I once bought a black jean jacket with the logo for “Phantom of the Opera” on the back, at Burlington Coat Factory, and had to BEG to get to have that gem.
I also agree with you on your “City Slickers 2″ assessment. Good, but not as good as the first.

By: talena

talena — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 22:59:17 +0000

Where was I? Why was I never home? I don’t remember these things. And since your memory is always suspect I’m thrilled you documented all of our wacky adventures. I imagine that at some point I saw the infamous Keanu tape.

My mom still tries to buy me clothes from Sam’s and CostCo.

By: jessica

jessica — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 22:45:00 +0000

i STILL like personal essays. i’m about to fill out an application for this summer professional development thing that involves writing, and i’m kind of stupidly excited about it.

By: Joe

Joe — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 05:49:54 +0000

Isn’t this blog just one big Personal Essay (that you presumably look forward to doing, or else you’re *very* self-disciplined)?

By: Caroline

Caroline — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 03:51:07 +0000

“He’s pretty sexy, except when he’s stupid” What a great life lesson.