Read yer clasues.

So apparently there is this debate about the Texas state ban on same-sex marriage because people are saying it managed to ban marriage entirely. YES! See this is where nitpicky grammar becomes IMPORTANT people. I'm psyched.

Poll #1487248 "This state or a political subdivision of this state may not create or recognize any legal status identical or similar to marriage."
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"This state or a political subdivision of this state may not create or recognize any legal status identical or similar to marriage." Does "identical or similar to marriage" include, well, marriage?

I guess I'm confused about what "identical" to marriage means. You could think of it like an identical twin, similar but different. Or like "exactly the same" in which case it would mean marriage and anything like marriage. Hm.

The Forbes 100 Most Powerful People list. I find this list hilarious so I copy pasted it. Sadly, the numbers didn't copy but you get the idea.

( Who's more powerful than the pope? )

penmage sent me this article about the Stephenie Meyer comic book.

I'm totally going to throw "Batman" into all my boring LJ entries from now on.

Poll #1482753 Avatar
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The upcoming film "Avatar" looks like ___________.

misstopia says everyone should name their mobile phone. Mine is a Rogue.

Poll #1480036 Phone
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My phone is a "Samsung Rogue" so--

http://obama-weather.com/

This site is very weird. His eyes are following me.

You guys! I didn't know that X-Men: Evolution was on Hulu! So is Buffy and Firefly! A lot of old shows like Bewitched. Doogie Howser! 21 Jump Street! Really, I had no idea that Hulu beefed up like this.

But mostly, X-men: Evolution because when I was having trouble explaining to my mom who I was for Halloween I could've just showed her the episode that X-23 was created for! GUH!



I should've been informed, is all I'm saying.

Remember to keep voting for 'Chaucer's First Winter'! All the cool kids are doing it!

It occurs to me that I didn't post today to wish fearthainn a happy birthday. Now it's technically not her birthday anymore here, but it still is where she is so HAPPY BIRTHDAY, C!

:D

I didn't get you anything because I'm saving up for next year. ;)

I was inspired by publishing family feud last night. I'm considering doing a version of "Family Feud" for westerosorting (the houses against one another, naturally). But I haven't really decided how it will work, so I want to do a test run. If you're read the books, please take this survey (the answers will be used to create the practice game).

Thanks!

Poll #1468704 Family Feud
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Name a country in "A Song of Ice and Fire" other than Westeros.

If given the chance, which character from ASOIAF would you punch in the face?

Other than Jaime Lannister, name a member of the Kingsguard past or present.

What character would you want on your side in a bar fight?

Name a ruler from the Targaryen dynasty.

OMGWTFNOBELPEACEPRIZE?

Poll #1464745 Recap?
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Emily scored a sweet lot of Sweet Valley Kids books on ebay. Which sounds the most hilarious?

It's Banned Books Week this week. The world should celebrate. For the last few days I've been coming up with a lit of books that you should read to celebrate BBW. I think we need to make it into a holiday, you know. With like actual traditions. Banned Book Week festivities! A section of BBW decorations at the local drugstore! Come on, you know you want it.

I think the best book for banned book week--because it not only deals with challenging books but is also a frequently challenged book itself--is Farhenheit 451. I think when we're dreaming up our BBW decorations, we should start with F451 for inspiration. It totally fits. I would suggest playing the movie every year, but let's face it, the movie was crap. (I heard awhile ago that Tom Hanks was going to make another version. WHAT'S THE DEAL, HANKS? Get on that.)

Of course, penguins could also be the BBW mascot. Everyone loves penguins, right? That is, unless they're gay penguins. Because the picture book And Tango Makes Three has been the most banned book for the last three years. It's totally adorable! Based on a true story. Plus, I don't see how looking after an abandoned baby is objectionable. I'm sure two male penguins leaving a tiny baby penguin to die would be a real crowd pleaser.

#6 on last year's list was The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky. This is another one I think is great and totally recommend.

And, as always, I must mention The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain. This was the book that got me involved with BBW. In middle school, our English teacher was banned from teaching it. She taught us Fahrenheit 451 instead (which, in retrospect, was pretty awesome of her). Then when I actually got around to reading Huck Finn, I really couldn't believe that people banned it for being racist. The whole point of the book is to critique racism. Yes, there's that word but by banning it for use of the word, you're saying that the meaning of what is being said is not important. Basically, it's teaching our children that poor reading comprehension is acceptable. I'm not for that!

Read banned books!

ETA: ( The 2008 List )

Nathan Fillion! I hope that works. It should open itunes. Free!

My inblox has exploded thanks to Diablo Cody. I don't know what I think about this.

I can has new icon?

It was v. hard to fit the text on 100x100 pixels. Am now living in fear I have spelled something wrong. :/

LOS ANGELES – Patrick Swayze has died after a nearly two-year battle with pancreatic cancer. Swayze's publicist Annett Wolf says the 57-year-old "Dirty Dancing" actor died Monday with family at his side. He came forward about his illness last spring, but continued working as he underwent treatments.

From the New York Times review of "The Magicians" by Lev Grossman:

Brakebills will remind readers of Hogwarts, though with more illicit fondling.

This man has clearly never been on the internet before.