Battle Royale

Superman vs. Batman

Superphrase

Without a doubt, I would love to play a game of Catchphrase with the man of steel himself, Superman. Superman is pretty much my favorite super hero of all time and I think it would make my universe if I could play a game of Catchphrase with him. Superman may be an alien from another world, but since he has been here, he has developed an unrivaled love for humanity rivaled by no one else. The fact that he dedicates his life to protecting people is quite noble. This endless toil to keep humans safe is precisely the reason I believe he deserves a short break with a quick game of Catchphrase. You may be asking yourself, "what's so special about Catchphrase?" I can simply reply, "it's my favorite game of all time." What's not to like? You can play with 2 people or a whole group of friends, it can be played anywhere at anytime, and the rules are quite simple to understand and pick up. It takes a minute to learn and a lifetime to master (although that is the Othello board game tag line, I still think it's fitting.)

Your a delivery guy...you don't even work here.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oCsLITgWzTI

This commercial was paid for by careerbuilder.com.

Of all the commercials that aired during the Super Bowl, this was my favorite. I thought it was so funny watching grown men dressed up in office supply armor outfits duke it out in the middle of the jungle. Seeing them with binders on their heads and computer parts all over their body was so humorous. And the idea that grown men would be fighting for a promotion in the middle of the forest looking so ridiculous was absurdly hilarious. Also, for a commercial, the camera shots were very cinematic. With a shaky, unsure nature, the camera man was able to make it seem like this was actually an intense battle that was happening in the middle of the woods. I thoroughly enjoyed this commercial along with the beard comb over, but that's another blog I suppose. Let me know which was your favorite.

Persuasion

I am here to talk to you about seeing the movie Happy Feet. I know what your thinking, talking penguins, CGI animation for kids, and a less than believable plot line; this movie is not for me. But to that I say rubbish! This movie is for kids, adults, and yes even college students. Not only did this movie have hip up beat music featuring popular bands such as The Beatles and Queen, but it also has the classic hero’s journey. A young emperor penguin sets out on a quest to see why there has been a fish shortage for the past few years. On his journey, he meets five smaller penguins and a wise guru penguin who help him in his journey. With his new friends, he travels across the Antarctic to solve the mystery of the lack of fish. With all of these key features in one movie, it’s hard to say no to such a wonderful film. Hopefully, after reading this blog, you will seriously consider seeing the movie Happy Feet.

Day 1 - Jan. 17th - Blogging Expedition Begins

Today is the first day I have been faced with the challenge of posting a "blog." Although the idea is alien to me, I intend to explore the possibilities fully in hopes that this small assignment might even turn into a hobby of sorts. The layout seems some what similar to Microsoft Word, one might even describe it as a pseudo Word of sorts. I am quite sure, however, that this tool will help pass the times on the grueling mountain of English 103. I doubt not that, much like Facebook and other online "blogging sites," I too will be able to defeat the seemingly unconquerable feet that is Blogger. With provisions set, equipment ready, and computer in hand, I maintain a positive outlook as I begin this years English quest.

-Stephen