Silly bandz are the coolest

When I was home, my sister introduced me to the silly band. For those of you who are clueless like I was, these bands are all the rage among the youngsters. You know, pog style.

My sister had sweet DINOSAUR silly bandz. I decided I needed some, too. I endeavored to search every CVS and Duane Reade (pronounced dwan-A reed-A) in a 7 mile venture on the island of Manhattan. My search proved unfruitful (except for ripoff versions in Chinatown).

Instead I settled for 'shaped rubber bands' that I found at a ShopRite supermarket in New Jersey.

Their schtick: They look like colorful rubber bands on your arm.

But... when you take them off, they are AWESOME SHAPES.

I seriously think these things are super sweet. What is wrong with me? Am I turning 7 this weekend? I think not.

Does anyone else like that Eminem got Rihanna for that song he did about domestic violence?

It's still wayyyyy worse than the Jump Smokers song, though.

WTF, Seattle? Part V. (Protect Tree Signs)

Seattle, I know you love greenery and the outdoors and such... but what's with all the "protect tree" signs and barriers? Putting up plywood and fliers at EVERY tree at EVERY construction site in the city probably kills nearly as many trees as it saves...

 Tree protection devices at a construction site on 41st Street NE.

Public notice to protect a tree on 41st street.

...But then again, maybe city trees are worth more than other trees... Equality for all trees!?!

Gross.

I just wrote this on my homework. At least I can still recognize that it's gross.




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Kelis

If you know me, you know that I'm a big fan of Kelis. Caught Out There was always good for a scream, Trick Me was bumpin', and Like You was sheer 7th grade lyrical genius.

I don't know what she's been doing since she split up with Nas, but she is now an electronica/ dance artist. That is right. Kelis' latest album, "Flesh Tone," which was released this Monday in Europe, is DANCE music. Like, gay club style.



All of the music on the album is equally dance-y. I don't know if I will be able to handle this change, mostly because right now I think it might be a joke. The songs are dece.... and good for her for breaking out of her shell... but... what happened to the Kelis that brought us songs like "Milkshake"?

What do you think about her post-Nas transformation?

Breaking News

I just received this official email from the biostatistics department:

did someone leave a goldfish in the biost offices? poor thing --

someone tried to feed it some bread...i don't think they eat that so unless you have fish food, please don't feed the fish.

anyway, if it's yours, please claim.

 Too much excitement for one day up in the H-wing, 's all I can say.

WTF, Seattle? Part IV. (Utilikilts)

I'd never encountered the Utilikilt before coming to Seattle. What is up with them, Seattle? Are they hip? Are they so old they're out of fashion now? Has anyone ever seen them elsewhere?

Wikipedia tells me they originate here in Fremont. I first noticed them at their flagship store in Pioneer Square. I've heard about them since in an awkward clubbing story and on this Pemco Insurance radio ad:




So what do you think? Would you wear a Utilikilt?