Category Archives: Entertainment

Hopping Mad

Posted on 18 February 2005 by cPaul

I’m still upset about Chuck Jones’ makeover of Bugs Bunny in the early 60’s,  which made him look like Tom from the “Tom and Jerry” cartoons of the same era (also produced by Jones).  Fritz Freleng produced the quintessential Bugs, … Continue reading →

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Hoops and Yoyo

Posted on 14 February 2005 by cPaul

Completely over-the-top cute with some sass mixed in. Their dedicated site at Hallmark e-cards is quite the hoot. Click on the bit that says ‘Click to have a little fun’ – I love the “hopping in the puddle”. For Valentine’s … Continue reading →

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Potato Stuffed with EVIL

Posted on 20 January 2005 by cPaul

A spud on the dark side. That’s how toy maker Hasbro Inc. is promoting its latest Mr. Potato Head figure, Darth Tater. The toy spud will be available next month, ahead of the May release of “Star Wars: Episode III … Continue reading →

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’80s Arcade Games

Posted on 5 January 2005 by cPaul

’80s Arcade Games – Play Asteroids, Donkey Kong, Duck Hunt, Frogger, Moon Patrol, Pacman, Pong, Space Invaders, Star Castle and Tetris (no downloads required). Enjoy some of these classic ’80s games below – You’ll need Microsoft Internet Explorer version 5.0 … Continue reading →

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Holiday Movies

Posted on 22 December 2004 by cPaul

“It’s a Wonderful Life” in 30 seconds, re-enacted by bunnies. Posted Wed Dec 22nd, 2004

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Stinky and the Vulcans

Posted on 26 November 2004 by cPaul

Article found on smirkingchimp.com, by Sheila Samples. The kid and I were chatting happily last week about really really important things such as this country’s top movie, Spongebob Squarepants, when, suddenly, she pointed at the TV screen behind me. Then, … Continue reading →

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