Allyson, what are you going to do in order to negate the effect you had on the universe by paying into Dane Cook's pocketbook? This requires atonement far and beyond the torture of experiencing his set.

I don't understand why the Laugh Factory keeps allowing him to ruin people's nights. Clearly, the majority of the audience didn't enjoy the set. And I saw at least one of the better comedians had bailed before Cook had finished. I don't know if it's as common as I think it is, but from the comedy shows I've seen the comics preceding the headliner stick around, and seem to support each other.

the comics preceding the headliner stick around, and seem to support each other

That's certainly standup etiquette as I know it, but Montreal was peculiarly high profile and backwater at the same time. Two English speaking comedy clubs in the entire city, and they were within easy walking distance of each other. Such a minefield.

But so fun! I miss comedy sometimes, even as I understand I had to run away from it to save my sanity.

I think this is an interesting list, and I encourage people to make immediate and continuing use of the information.

My mother's response to my Batjacket was "You know, in my head, you're too old for that stuff."

Yeah, I know. But it's sure better than a coke habit.

I think he's my sort of asshole.

His book (My Booky Wook) is very funny and honest and well written (and dark).

I just Magic Mike advertised as the "Citizen Kane of stripper movies." I wonder who's playing Rosebud.

I love how flatly (and bluntly) he speaks, and how he's self-critical or bitchy with the same pacing and intonation. And how he tosses in oversimplification ("the horse house") with just slight fancy talk.

I'll have a look at a sample from the book and see if the tone translates to the written for me.

Admit it, ita, the Tom Hardy beard is the reason you had to start the beards site, right?

Russell Brand is the sort of persona that I assume I'm not going to like, only it turns out I do. I feel like there was some sketchy stuff out there I'm forgetting, but, obviously, I forget.

Dear person who is private messaging me on FB to tell me that the words "oppression" and "patriarchy" are jargon.

Kindly fuck off.

I cannot tell a lie--it was a picture of Tom Hardy that made me suggest it (and Amy press it), despite regularly drooling over the Supernatural hiatus facial hair. His...he's...that's a great beard, man. Life-changing.

Okay, so if this guy can work at home supporting a family of five MAKING HIDEOUS WEBSITES, why isn't, at least, Jilli making tons of money with much nicer content and presentation? Oh, yeah. It might have something to do with not being hideous and plastered in irrelevant and distracting ads.

I do wonder how much I *should* make from provocateuse (as opposed to could). Just because I make enough to cover hosting costs, I'm complacent. Or am I satisfied? It's hard to tell sometimes.

His...he's...that's a great beard, man. Life-changing.

The truth cannot be denied.

Complacent is okay.

What was the other thing I was going to say? Oh, registry. Yeah, I sent the gift for the wedding I just attended directly. Mostly because I was lazy and didn't get it done in time. But also because it was the awesome noise-making Tardis cookie jar from thinkgeek, and the wedding was all family, who may not have appreciated it as deeply as I know the bride and groom will. I eschewed their registry, because I knew they are geekier than they were letting on. Plus, it's housewares.