The Controversy of Star Wars

An interesting thought: who is right? It seems strange to me that the group has only criticized BK about this, as there is Star Wars marketing all over the galaxy for this movie, including Pepsi, 7-11, and countless others. I walk into the grocery store and it's like I've walked into the Mos Eisley cantina; Star Wars characters are all around telling me to buy certain products. Is this the Star Wars we know and love? It's like Woodstock '99, the spirit is gone with all of this mass marketing. So why target one company specifically? Of course BK is going to cash in on this. These marketing promotions rarely make any money for fast food companies, with the execption of a BIG movie like this. And isn't Star Wars for all generations? Sure, the latest installment is quite violent and very dark, but Star Wars is a national treasure. It should be required viewing for all Americans (it still breaks my heart that B hasn't seem any Star Wars movies...). Instead of going after BK which is just trying to make a buck, as a corporation should want, go after Lucas. He's the one that allows this wonderful franchise to be bastardized by his allowing of the Star Wars name to market laundry detergent. How can you create such an amazing story that has meant so much to so many people and then whore it out to the extent it has been? Does Lucas really need to extra cash he is getting from all these tie-ins? Lucas should know better and should take the brunt of these criticisms.

The Day is Getting a Little Better

Live Dave Matthews Band concert is being webcast on AOL right now (6pm Pacific). Great show to promote their new album being released tomorrow. It's bringing a smile to my face.

Perfect Rainy Day, Broken Heart Music

Ryan Adams Cold Roses (especially Disc One)

Songs like "When Will You Come Back Home", "Now That You're Gone", "How Do You Keep Love Alive", and "Cold Roses." How can you go wrong? His website even lets you stream the entire album for free.

"I ain't afraid of hurt
I've just had so much it feels just like normal to me now
I'm alone and I'm dancing with you now
In your old room, in your old house
I'm alone and I'm dancing with you now
In your old room, but there's nobody there
Now that you're gone
Now that you're gone for good."

Beautiful, depressing music. Perfect for today.

Guess Who's in the News?

While researching a phone number online for B, I stumbled across this article featuring none other than my good friend, Allen. Good times.

What a S---ty, S---ty Day...

In addition to addressing some relationship problems, I kicked my toe against the wall. It hurt like a mutha... but I didn't really think too much about until later in the evening when I looked at it and saw my toe had turned a lovely shade of black. And it still hurts like a mutha... Anyway, I'm hoping the week turns out much better this this lame day has.

Podcasting Takes Off

Great clip from CBS News on podcasting. Even gives a quick "shot-out" to Beercasting, which I found to be very cool.

Today's Fun with Drugs

First Tony Soprano has problems with panic attacks; now this?

And a Reason to Be Disappointed with May 31st

A Reason to Look Forward to May 14th