We're All Screwed...

Time to rage.

So I'm assuming anyone who reads this has a window in their house. I also assume that they occasionally look out this window as well. Hopefully I'm not overestimating anyone here. If you have peered out this window, you probably notice that our world is dying.

Yes... dying. By the way, I refuse to make this a goddamn hippy post where I bitch out polluters... because frankly I don't care about it that much.

Anyways, the world: dying. How and why you ask? Well before we get to that part, let me explain in detail what I mean by use of a simple time line.

- Some painter in Germany had an idea.
- World War Two.
- War is over.
- Babies... lots of babies.
- Some people in Asia start doing shit.
- Vietnam.
- George Carlin continues his badassary.
- Some shit happens.
- MTV stops showing music videos.
- Bush Jr.
- Re-elected.
- Carrie Prejean.
- Jonas Brothers and Miley Cyrus begin the rape of young minds.
- Obama elected because he's "going to change things."
- Tiger Woods' found cheating on wife.
- lol.
- ???


As you've probably noticed by now, I'm somewhat of an optimist... anyways though, whenever I go outside, I know I'm going to see any or all of these things: dumb kids who think they're badass because they wear baggy pants, stupid girls who have over-tanned and look like a foot, and stupid people who text on the phone for ten minutes just to realize they can't remember how to spell 'cellphone.'

That's right, it looks like everyone is becoming more, and more idiotic. Google searches help the dumb, spell 'dumb,' and Paris Hilton is still allowed to be on television. It doesn't help that guidos are by law, allowed to fucking breed.

Honestly, I don't even have the heart to keep typing. so this rage will have to end mid sente...

In Flames

Only one word can describe this band: fucking awesome.

... erm, yeah.


Anyways, I had never heard of them until a year or so ago when their song "Free Fall," was featured on one of the Madden games, if I recall correctly. After hearing that one song I thought they were worth a look but I didn't have highspeed internet at the time. A few months later I happened to hear "Cloud Connected," which made me think that they were even MORE badass. It wasn't until a month ago or so when I decided to look again. Now I started off listening to their "Reroute to Remain" album, which in my opinion is their best.

Their music is like the only shit that is pure amazing, and that's new to me at the moment as far as the metal genre goes. And since their last album was in 2008 along with Protest the Hero, Metallica, All That Remains, and Slipknot's last records... needless to say there has been a lot of crappy stuff out.

I'm not sure exactly what it is, but for whatever reason, In Flames does not seem like that common of a name around where I am. Now maybe it's because I live in a crappy little town where have the chicks think they're from L.A because they have fake tans, or the guys think they're badass because they put their dads old ACDC cd's on repeat all the time, but I've only come across three or four others who have actually listened to them.

Hopefully these Swedes don't go anywhere for awhile because they're quickly becoming one of my favourite new bands for sure. As I type this I'm listening to some songs from their "Clayman" cd, and I must say, it's pretty badass too.

As of now I'd give their cd's these scores:

Reroute to Remain - 4.9 stars
Clayman - 4.5 stars
A Sense of Purpose - 4 stars

Favourite songs:

Trigger
Cloud Connected
Free Fall
Dark Signs
Satellites and Astronauts
Square Nothing
Alias

I have definitely got some more listening to do, "Come Clarity" comes to mind, but I'm pretty sure this stuff will not disappoint.

Ripping Off VH1

I have been thinking this over for about the last twenty minutes or so, and have compiled my forty favourite metal songs of all time. REMEMBER: These are my personal favourites. I don't care if a song was left out that inspired a generation. If I don't think it's as good as these, it won't be on here. There will be "heavy metal," "death metal," "Nu-Metal," "progressive metal," and even some "metalcore," on here.

WARNING: "Crazy Train," and "Welcome to the Jungle," will not be making an appearance. I love those songs, but they definitely aren't the first thing that I look for on my iPod. Anarchy will ensue I'm sure.

Now when I say metal, this doesn't mean my list is just going to be Megadeath, Iron Maiden and Metallica only. I like all sorts of stuff. So if you're expecting to just see a bunch of stuff from the late 70's through to the early 90's, you've come to the wrong place. Born in '92, what do you really expect of me?

40. Killing in the Name - Rage Against the Machine
39. Symphony of Destruction - Megadeath
38. Loyalty - American Head Charge
37. Contractor - Lamb of God
36. Spoils - Protest the Hero
35. Die With Your Boots On - Iron Maiden
34. Perfect Insanity - Disturbed
33. Enter Sandman - Metallica
32. War? - System of a Down
31. Nothing Remains - Chimaira
30. Cloud Connected - In Flames
29. Cowboys From Hell - Pantera
28. Nothing Left - As I Lay Dying
27. Gematria (The Killing Name) - Slipknot
26. Two Weeks - All That Remains
25. My Plague - Slipknot
24. Schism - Tool
23. Know Your Enemy - Rage Against the Machine
22. Panic Attack - Dream Theater
21. Free Fall - In Flames
20. Chiron - All That Remains
19. (Sic) - Slipknot
18. Revenga - System of a Down
17. Sequoia Throne - Protest the Hero
16. Sleep Now in the Fire - Rage Against the Machine
15. Sworn to a Great Divide - Soilwork
14. Born of a Broken Man - Rage Against the Machine
13. BYOB - System of a Down
12. Aerials - System of a Down
11. Set to Fail - Lamb of God
10. Aenima - Tool
09. One - Metallica
08. The Prisoner - Iron Maiden
07. Forgotten (Lost Angels) - Lamb of God
06. The Unforgiven III - Metallica
05. Sequoia Throne - Protest the Hero
04. Chop Suey! - System of a Down
03. Ticks and Leeches - Tool
02. Toxicity - System of a Down
01. Before I Forget - Slipknot

I Just... I Hate You.

Music.

Remember when music was, good?

Yeah, me neither.



Here are the top ten most downloaded songs on the Canadian iTunes chart for the 7th of November 2009.

1. TiK ToK by Ke$ha
2. Fireflies by Owl City
3. Sexy Bitch by David Guetta
4. Bad Romance by Lady Gaga
5. Party in the U.S.A. by Miley Cyrus
6. 3 by Britney Spears
7. Meet Me Halfway by Black Eyed Peas
8. Russian Roulette by Rihanna
9. Whatcha Say by Jason Derulo
10. I Gotta Feeling by Black Eyed Peas


Jesus. Christ.

See this is one of the things that make me think that most people are at the very least, semi-retarded. Of all those songs, "Fireflies," is the closest thing to a rock or metal song... That's just fucking ridiculous.

What ever happened to people listening to bands like, System of a Down, Rage Against the Machine, Tool, or CCR? To be fair, Tool isn't in the iTunes store, but I can almost guarantee that a Madonna or a bullshit Kelly Clarkson song would be higher on the charts than "Schism," or "Prison Sex."
I understand that people are entitled to their opinion. I also realize that their opinion, is inferior to mine. Still though, I am dumbfounded that people have all seem to have reverted to listening to songs with no other meanings than, "you drunk enough to fuck yet?," or "man... fuck, my bling's the shit yo."

Does anyone else miss songs that had good musicianship? One can only take so much synthesized, uninspired crap, until they snap and beat up a nun. Speaking of uninspired, when did it become acceptable to have a number one single that mainly consisted of the words, "Tonight's gonna be a good night..."? Wow, thanks for the protip there, Fergie.
Songs like "Sober," "Chop Suey!," and "Sleep Now in the Fire," actually meant something. Guess what, eventually they were condemned by certain groups because people were being influenced by them, instead of having their minds turned into mush.

Don't get me wrong. I'm not some guy trying to pass himself off as a deep, caring and overly serious person, by saying I wish more songs had a serious message to them. I too listen to songs that are simple. The difference between say, a typically simple Britney Spears song, and a song by Iron Maiden, is that her songs usually have a single beat that gets progressively more annoying throughout. On the other hand, Maiden actually can play their instruments and can create several DIFFERENT riffs and breakdowns.

The biggest problem with music though is how it's marketed. Obviously it would be easier to sell a kid a Jonas Brother's backpack, than it would be to sell them an In Flames backpack. It's also kind of hard to promote a sit-com that stars Serj Tankian and Corey Taylor, I would guess.
The problem is things like those don't revolve the music at all. It's just a public popularity test, that doesn't factor in what they do. Play music.

It seems that so many people in this American Idol age use this tried and true method:

-Make an album.
-Get semi famous.
-Then release another album that sounds the same.
-Get REALLY famous.
-Get their own television show or cologne.
-Market to stupid people.
-???
-Profit.
-Celebrity sextape.
-Comeback tour.
-Second failed sitcom.
-Celebrity rehab.
-Failed marriage.
-???
-Divorce... oh, and profit somehow.
-MORE profit.
-???
-E! True Hollywood Story Special.


It's not only music anymore. It's a culture now.

I don't know about you, but I for one have decided that I will begin bowing to the Chinese. Who knows, if I play my cards right, I could make it as a footstool.


"When you lose small mind, you free your life..." - System of a Down (Aerials)

Facebook

We all know of. We love it and we saw we hate it. And with that, it's very clear some of us, use it far too much.

As a person who has had an account for a little over a year now, I've seen plenty of stupid crap posted by people. Things ranging from wall posts like "lool biiiiitch, were gunna get fucked up tonite! love ya slut!" to requests that ask you to join a group about supporting Fred.

I know right. 2012 cannot come fast enough.

Don't get me wrong though. Facebook can be a pretty great thing, as long as you're not a douchebag. The problem though, is that even if you're not the douchebag... you can be certain that there will be anywhere upwards of ten people on your friends list, that are.

How to Look Like an Ass:

- Continually ask me to join your Mafia, Fantasy Sport League, etc.

- Suggesting me to join groups such as "I flip my pillow over to the cool side."

- Pointless wall posts (We know, that you know, that we can see when you post your dumb shit.) We know there's a party. EVERYONE knows. We're going too. Shut the fuck up already bitch.

- This is largely associated with the third point here: Posting pictures of yourselves at parties. It's ok if you take 5-10 per party if you go all the time, but if you take between 20-100... every party, it gets really, really, really, really, really... redundant...

- Posting status updates every twenty minutes (if not fewer...) This isn't Twitter... And just like Twitter, nobody cares.

- Spamming your blog, Youtube channel, blood type, etc (I don't do it with mine, because if they saw this, they'd realize that I hate most of them.)

- Adding random people and then never responding to them when the send you a message asking who you are. Just fucking answer creep.

- Being alive.


Now as you can undoubtedly see, I am once again correct about everything I've just said....

Toronto: Entering 2010

Well it's hockey season again. Of course this means another year of "rebuilding," for my beloved Toronto Maple Leafs. Another year of hope is upon us. After FINALLY acquiring the services of Brian Burke, the 2009/2010 campaign looked like it would be one in which we would see a return to the playoffs.

Burke, went out and did a lot of great things I think. He made our defence (on paper at least,) look great.

Defensive Acquisitions:

Mike Komisarek (Free Agency - Had played for Monteal.)
Garnet Exelby (Traded from Atlanta for Pavel Kubina.)
Francois Beauchemin (Free Agency - Had played for Anaheim.)

Add those to a lineup that has perennial All-Star Tomas Kaberle, a future Norris Trophy winner in Luke Schenn, the smooth skating Jeff Finger and the versatile Ian White, we have a very good and very solid defensive core. Not to mention when Mike Van Ryn is healthy he is definitely a presence on both ends of the ice.

Goal scoring was something that need to be addressed, since our leaders last year were players like Jason Blake, Matt Stajan and Alexei Ponikarovski.

Offensive Acquisitions:

Tyler Bozak (Free Agency - No NHL experience.)
Phil Kessel(Traded by Boston for two 1st and a 2nd round draft pick.)
Colton Orr (Free Agency - Had played for the New York Rangers.)
Wayne Primeau (Traded by Calgary with a 2nd round pick in exchange Colin Stuart, Anton Stralman and a 7th round pick.
Rickard Wallin (Free Agent - Had played for Minnesota.)

Add the instant impact of Phil Kessel on offence, the toughness of Primeau and Orr, to a young team and it instantly makes life a little easier on their linemates. One also cannot forget about our great rookie, Nazim Kadri or the explosive Viktor Stalberg.

Of course with all that said, our biggest concern was our goaltending. After being acquired through a trade with San Jose, Vesa Toskala has been less than stellar so far with the Leafs. To address this issue, Burke signed Swedish superstar goalie, Jonas Gustavsson. "The Monster," should be in as the number one starter by the time November 1st rolls around I would expect. Also as some extra insurance, the Leafs went and signed Joey Macdonald to be there in case of injuries. Macdonald has played for the Red Wings, Bruins, and most recently the New York Islanders.

Overall the team looks a lot better really. Young players like Nikolai Kulemin, Jiri Tlusty, Mikhail Grabovski, Jay Rosehill and Luke Schenn should continue to improve, while players like Kaberle, Komisarek, Blake and Jamal Mayers should provide needed leadership and experience.

Overall Grade: B- (70-74%)

Offence: C- (Will be a B- when Kessel returns from injury.)
Defence: A- (Only if Schenn continues to improve and vets can maintain their health.)
Goaltending: B- (With Gustavsson it's a B grade, but with Toskala it's a C grade.)

Season Outcome:

While the Leafs will start off slowly, they will go on a small run around the beginning of November. Kessel will rejoin the team and at the halfway point of the season their record will be (19-17-5.) The start of the second half will go terribly at first until they win ten of their remaining fifteen games, and go (17-15-9.)

Ending with 86 points and a (36-32-14,) record. After the All Star game, expect to see the debut of Kadri and to see Toskala traded away to either Colorado or Nashville (considering Nashville decides to start spending some money.)

They'll end up placing ninth, being narrowly beaten out by one of either Florida, Buffalo or Ottawa.

Let's All Talk About Legalization...

As you all know, there is a certain little thing which is illegal here in Canada, and the US. That would be our friend, marijuana. Yes, a plant which is nearly harmless is illegal, yet people are aloud to get drunk as long as they're 19 (in Canada at least.) Now don't get me wrong, I am not by any way, a pothead. In fact, I'm simply a realist and someone. I know some of the important facts, and I know how people who don't want to control, and exploit us.

These people, are in our governments and our churches. Don't get me wrong, I'm sure most of these people are good at heart, but nonetheless they're grossly uninformed. Some of the ludicrous propaganda that they try to pull off is how marijuana will KILL YOU. I personally have never heard of a single case of that. Weed has less chemicals than cigarettes, alcohol and many other legal substances.

They also try to tell people that pot is addictive and is a gateway drug. Marijuana is NOT addictive... unlike your morning coffee, your afternoon smoke, or even your beer while you're watching the game. To be honest, smoking is more addictive than most things, and many people spend a lot of time trying to get them.

"Marijuana makes you dumb, and lazy." That is absolutely true in some cases. What they don't tell you, is that while it MAY do that, it only does that for a short period of time. In fact, for many people it does something different. It makes people creative, and helps people find new ways to deal with problems. Weed can even bring people together and relieve tension.

Now after reading that you might assume that I think we should have it legalized immediately. Well in fact you're wrong. Many people who lobby for it are simple minded and do not realize that the issue is not black and white. There are many grey areas for sure.

On the one had there are the benefits: not addictive, can stimulate the mind, can relieve stress and can be used medicinally.

The dark side of this is often ignored by lobbyists. Many people realize that even if it's just pot smoke, it is still smoke, and therefore is harmful to the body. Also many people who smoke the chronic are smart, but it's the people who abuse it, that make me slightly pissed off. They're the ones who give the governments and the soccer moms something to bitch about.

I mean, even if we were to legalize it, we would still need some type of law. In my opinion they would need an age limit somewhat like the one on alcohol. The problem with that is kids will still get their hands on it, just like cigarettes and just like alcohol.

Now I realize that this post is random and something unlike I've ever written on here before (oh and I also realize that no one reads it,) but I felt compelled to write. It's that many people don't look at it from the oppositions perspective.

The Music of 2009

Every year there are a ton of new albums released. This year of course has been no exception. Many new artists have been corporately produced, while some legitimate artists have tried to keep me sane over the year.

I'll keep this as short as I can, by just giving a short review of artists who like, and what they threw into the mix...

"Sci-Fi Crimes" by Chevelle: Amazing new CD. I wasn't really a fan of them until listening to the new album. I had always thought that they were a decent band with a few songs that I like, but had never really thought to dig deeper. Honestly they are probably the most under appreciated bands out there, and are one of the few bands that still know what the meaning of 'rock,' is. My rating: 9/10.

"Billy Talent III" by Billy Talent: To be honest when I first heard this album my first thought was, "shit... they're just another band now." Since then, my opinion has changed... a lot. This CD is way different than their last piece of work, but it's definitely in a good way. They clearly have put more thought int their lyrics and have somehow managed to become more cohesive as a band. My Rating: 9/10.

"Life Starts Now" by Three Days Grace: ... I need more time I think. Three Days Grace used to be my favourite band. Since 2003 when they broke onto the music scene, I've always said they were my favourite, and I meant it. Now though, they've slipped a bit, and are now just behind Slipknot and Chevelle. Don't get me wrong, this new album is good... it's just now what I had hoped it would be. The aggression seems to missing, and it seems like they're going a little more mainstream. As long as they don't try turn into another generic sound, I'll be happy. I still think it's good, but it's not as good as I hoped. My Rating: 8/10.

"Shaka Rock" by JET: Not usually my type of rock sound, but I have to give JET props on their work. Pretty good lyrics and musicianship. Very catchy, but not in a way that would put them in a pop/rock category. Definitely better than their previous two albums (which were pretty good anyways.) My Rating: 8.5/10.

"Innocence & Instinct" by Red: I had never heard of this band until this year. Shit, I'm so glad that did. This is an amazing album by a band I hadn't really expected to be in to. By that, I mean, this band has many Christian inspired undertones, yet they keep the relevant so that even if you don't necessarily look for them, there is still an intelligent message. My Rating: 9/10.

"Dear Agony" by Breaking Benjamin: Since it only came out today, I can't really get my head wrapped around it entirely. With that said however, I think that it's great so far. After hearing the first single about a month ago, I've been stoked. So far the album sounds like it's a second chapter to "Phobia." My Rating: 9/10.

Overall, it's been a decent year.

Why Do You Care?

Every single day there is another story in the news, or on the television about some spoiled rich person in Hollywood who are in some type of "distress." By distress of course this means, they are in the hospital because they got a papercut, or now have a charity campaigning for them because they don't have enough money for the Ferrari. Yeah I know, who the fuck would want to settle for a plain old Lamborghini?

Seriously though, there are everyday people who have a lot bigger problems than those that are on our front pages, and five o'clock specials everyday. People who are having there homes foreclosed or are forced into things everyday are simply an afterthought. That is, if they're even thought of, of course.

What I mean in today's rant, is that I could really give less of a shit if Donald Trump has built another mansion. It's not relevant to any of us if you think about it. What's even worse is when people actually go out of their way to make a fuss out of something that doesn't affect them. The most famous instance of this that I can think of, is when amateur pornstar (let's just be honest, it's like the most productive thing that's she's ever done,) Paris Hilton was released from jail, there were hundreds of dumb preteen-future-bitches waiting with posters and crying because the Great Paris Hilton, was out prison.

They had a good point for wanting her released. What she did wasn't all that bad. Wait... what did she get sent in for?

Oh right, because she was driving recklessly while being drunk. I guess you'd be dropping your pathetic little posters if she was doing 90 in a school zone at the time... hypocrite fuckers.

As usual, I'm right about all of what I've mentioned. If it was you or your friend who had done that, get ready to spend the next year or two in a cosey jail cell with "Big Mike." Oh and I hope you're not in need of a new heart anytime in the near future. If your name doesn't rhyme with Pilton, or Gohan (lol... Dragon Dragonball...) expect to get those affairs in order.

Most of us are like ants. We all work for some fat bitch that decided she was our Queen. Eventually you are going to get stepped when you venture outside.

School (Damnit.)

Oh God, the inevitable bullshit looms ever nearer. Yes, the beginning of another school year. Where millions of us (most of which have no future... you know it's true,) go back to learn things that will be 'useful,' and guide us for the rest of our lives. It's also a time where I have to start going to bed at a reasonable hour (midnightish.) It's the time where we all die a little inside. One more year will pass, and all we have to show for it, is a few pieces of paper with information on how we're either excelling at becoming a future worker drone, or how we are going to one day be another huge disappointment to our friends, family and possibly a gynaecologist.

For some of us, this school year means, that it's the last go around. It's last last year that we have to be stuck in the same little town, with the same people we've known since we last threw toys at each other (for some of us that was actually just yesterday...) Most importantly though, it means that this year, our marks actually affect us... A LOT. For me especially this is quite depressing. Through grades nine to eleven, I simply did enough to get by. Some would call this 'lazy,' but I call it efficient. I'm sure you can see how I'm right... again.

Don't get me wrong, there are bright sides to school though. We get to see our friends more often, we get to meet new people and if we actually like the subject, we mind actually enjoy learning some shit.

Ok, so as you can see, there are plenty of good reasons to go back. The underlying issue though is that once we're trapped until 3'oclock, Monday through Friday, is that we lose almost all of our independent freedom to think. Now by this I don't mean your thoughts on how you INDEPENDENTLY dislike your French class... no it's ok to think that. But what isn't encouraged is to think WHY DO WE NEED TO LEARN FRENCH? Should a class like that not be optional? Will the majority of us ever need to learn French?

Non, nous volonté pas.

That's right, I'm totally saying that our schools don't want us to think for ourselves most of the time. They discourage us from doing things that are just human nature. Any kind of violent act is discouraged. Don't get me wrong, I'm not encouraging violence, but I do encourage people who stick up for themselves. Instead of taking abuse by his peers all through his school life, and then deciding to one day go on a shooting spree, little Timmy should just punch that bully in the face, and I can guarantee you won't see any more problems.

They (schools,) treat swearing for the most part, to be a hardcore act of defiance. Fuck that, it's just a common thing to do. If some kid in the hall accidentally knocks a book from under your arm, I think that it's your right to call him a dick. That kid knows that you probably don't mean it, and YOU know you don't mean it. You're just letting off some steam. It's just words, people get over it.

I could go on and on, about how all of this is a great form of bullshit, but I truly know that this is all falling upon deaf ears so to speak.

Combat Arms

Since I'm bored, and it's a refreshingly cold for a day in late August, I've decided to blog once again... even though I'm well aware that this will only ever see my eyes most likely.

If you're too "cool," to read something about video games... shut the fuck up, and keep reading anyways.

Combat Arms, is a pretty popular, and relatively new first person shooter (FPS,) from Nexon Inc. It's supposed to be centred around teamwork, although there are people like me who like to destroy that, by going on massive killing sprees occasionally.

There are several different types of game modes that all include killing someone. Obvious right? Right. The most popular mode is Elimination. In this mode, there are two opposing teams, which range from one, to eight players per side. The goal is to be the team to reach the predetermined amount of kills. The mode is great, because it shows where the skilled players really are. Usually a very good player on a bad team, can still lay down some punishment while doing it seemingly by themselves.

Like other FPS', Combat Arms has a wide variety of weapon classes to choose from.

Assault Rifles (AK47, M16, etc.)

Submachine Guns (P90, MP5, etc.)

Sniper Rifles (SR25, M24, etc.)

Shotguns (Saiga 20K, Double Barrel Shotgun, etc.)

Pistols (Desert Eagle, Anaconda, etc.)

Machine Guns (MINIMI, K3, etc.)

Melee weapons (Standard Combat Knife, Sickle, etc.)

Explosives (Mines, M67 Grenade, etc.)

To add to the vast variety of thing that Combat Arms has to offer, are the people. There are many types of people who populate the game. Here they are, with descriptions beside them.

Average Player (There for a good time, maybe cracks a joke or two.)

Hackusation Specialists ("Omg, aimbot, chammer, HACKER!!!") Their average scores are usually around, two kills and fifteen deaths.

Actual Hackers ("lol, lol, lol, I'm awesome.) Then they get a headshot with a knife... from across the map...

Racist twelve year olds from somewhere in the Southern United States...

Good players (Lie low, and own everyone. Often accused of hacking.)

Mexicans (... "que?")

Essentially, it's a very solid game. It's free and is constantly evolving. It also has an integrated clan system, so you can play with friends, against others for a more serious type of competition. You can always check your stats, and look for news at:

http://combatarms.nexon.net/

So if you like games similar to Crossfire or Call of Duty, and are looking for something a little different, try this game out.

O HAI, THNX FUR R3ADING. K BAI!

Wow isn't that title just annoying and stupid?

Wait, I'll answer. Of course it's stupid. It's the stupid art of trying to be ironically bad at spelling...

It's also stupid because the people who would write that title (and take it seriously of course,) are stupid. These are the people who drop our IQ's and will eventually make us want to kill ourselves.

Great you're still reading. K THNX!

Anyways... if you haven't figured it out yet, let me introduce you to emo's. Yes... emo's. Now as you might know, I'm not one to EVER make fun of anyone, or call someone stupid... nah but seriously, the majority of people who consider themselves to be an "emo," or as being "scene," are usually from the cosey world of suburbia and most likely watch too many MTV specials.



Don't you just feel really bad for that guy in the picture? Yeah you do... because you're a pussy. Just look at. Take away the skinny jeans and the pair of VANS, and you've essentially got yourself a Daniel Radcliff prototype. See it's simple bullshit like that, which makes people think that they're something that they are just not. Just because you dress like you're sad and depressed, doesn't mean that you are. That's something you need to FEEL.

Oh but wait a minute. Aren't emos known to be sensitive and write deep poetry?

Well yeah, if you consider poetry to be shit about how mommy wouldn't buy you a pony when you were six and how that act of "abandonment," has caused you to feel unloved. If this is considered to be real life drama, then I have a sad story about how I nearly failed art in the seventh grade because I thought the class was stupid and pointless. That tear jerker, will be saved for another day though.

Furthermore, you can't consider yourself to be emo just because you listen to My Funeral for a Friend or Thursday, doesn't mean that you're emo. It simply means that you're somewhat tone deaf.

Now on the otherhand, "These Children Who Have it so Rough," do have a few things that are simply, pretty awesome. They have the awesome quality of having NO SHAME WHATSOEVER.

Think about it...

They cry for no apparent reason.
They dress all alike, in an attempt to be nonconformists.
The guys wear eyeliner.
Some of the girls look like guys... on purpose.
They write things LKE THY FAIL3D THRD GRAD... again, on purpose.

They sound like attention whores, don't they? Again, I'll answer because you're too slow. Yes, yes they sound like attention whores.

The second thing that they have... are hot emo girls.



Yeah, I know right. I would too.

Seriously though, maybe it's like a side affect from too many My Chemical Romance concerts, but a lot of emo/scene chicks are hot. What's great about this, is that their emo guy friends are usually too involved in themselves to notice. If you've got any common sense at all, you'll realize that this is great for the rest of us who haven't spent too much time in front of our microwaves.

Now before I end this I just want to clear the air about my rant. I understand if you are sad and depressed because life has been a bitch to you so far. Whether this means your dad drinks too much, or your friends are never there for you or how the doctor fucked up your circumcision, dress in black and cutting yourselves won't make it go away. You just look like a tool.

Shut the fuck up and get a job if you feel worthless.

Feel better? If not, look at that second picture for about four seconds. Boobs make everything better.

BAI! xXx K THNX!

George Carlin is God

Whether you agreed with him or not, whether you loved him or you hated him, you can't help but to respect him. George Carlin was one of the most influential people of all time. Now in case you aren't aware of who he was, Carlin was a highly regarded (well unless you're very religious,) comedian and overall badass.

In my personal opinion, he was a genius. He did not simply accept things as they were. If there was something that was ridiculous, he wouldn't just sit back and accept it, he would call someone a fucker, and point out how we should learn to think for ourselves. What a foreign concept, right? Thinking for ourselves... might be useful someday.

Along with that, Carlin was always pointing out the hypocrisy in people, governments and religion. Of course that type of opinion was trying to be silenced by those people. Those people, who preach tolerance but can't tolerate clashing ideals.

This really isn't meant to be some kind of a biography, it is simply written to remind myself and others (yes I know that no one reads this,) that there are still people who hate stupid bullshit. Someone who hates all the hypocrisy that surrounds us. Now obviously George Carlin isn't around anymore, but his opinions and words are still around to make people think, if even for a brief second.

What. The. Fuck.

Guess what?

I'm pissed.

Why is it that stupid bands who only play songs for stupid teenage girls, try to make a song ripping on bands and singers who only play songs for stupid teenage girls?

If you followed that, good for you, you've made me proud. Movin' on.

Basically who I'm pointing my dick of justice at, is the band Hedley, who are out with their newest crap, "Cha-Ching." I know, even the title screams of douchebaggerdum.

Now what really gets my goat (oh my God, I miss the twenties,) are some of the ironic lyrics like,

"Line up all the Idols
Who paint on phony smiles
Tryin to ride the fast track for free..."

Didn't the lead singer get his fame from Canadian Idol? Hmmm, this is the desperate scream of a hypocrite analbead in my opinion.

Oh and what's even worse, is that this band managed to sell out. That's right, a band of sell outs, managed to sell out. That just amazes me. The reason I say this, is because it's a completely different sound from the other shit that they have. It sounds like it should be a Hannah Montana bonus track. I want her to go to hell in case you didn't know.

Hypocrisy: One song at a time.

If there is any hope, Rage Against the Machine will re-unite.

The Best Five Albums of the Last Ten Years

Everyone has a certain musical artist that they've come to love. Usually we love that artist because of consistency. They're the special musicians who produce amazing work over and over again. While, most bands struggle after their first album, there are a select few who keep it going for years.

With that, I'll share what I personally think are the best five albums of the last ten years.

#5.

Appeal to Reason
Artist: Rise Against
Notable Songs: "From Heads Unworthy" and "Whereabouts Unknown"



Just an overall great listen. Every song is catchy, and transitions seamlessly from track to track. A solid mix of rock and alternative sounds. The band has an amazingly fresh sound. Not one to conform to the hundreds of bands out there, Rise Against show a lot of old school punk sounds in their work, while maintaining a unique modern edge.


#4.

Mezmerize
Artist: System of a Down
Notable Songs: "Radio / Video" and "Question!"

This album is just... well it's simply insane. Sporadic and random. Amazing guitar riffs and drum work. Of course all of this is highlighted by their lead singer, Serj Tankian. Very abstract and influential commentary that deal with issues of both society, and modern politics.


#3.

Iowa
Artist: Slipknot
Notable Songs: "Skin Ticket" and "My Plague"

Probably one of the angriest albums ever created. Unlike most "aggro" albums, Slipknot once again, does not just throw in lyrics that sound catchy. They write lyrics that actually mean something. I know, how strange is that? Filled with great drumming by Joey Jordison and the growling verses spat at you by Corey Taylor, the band manages to punch you right in the face with their sound. At the same time you want to just come back for more. Iowa, is simply put as a sick, disgusting and beautiful sound.






#2.

Overcome
Artist: All That Remains
Notable Songs: "Days Without" and "Do Not Obey"

Everything is amazing. The drumming - flawless. Some of the sickest guitarwork that's been heard work in awhile. And Phil Labonte's mix of vocals is astounding. Every song of the album is catchy, while five or six, could easily be successful singles.


#1.

The Battle of Los Angeles
Artist: Rage Against the Machine
Notable Songs: "Born of a Broken Man" and "Sleep Now In The Fire"

Only very recently has this band become one of my favourites. Although having only listened to the album four or five times, songs like "Born of a Broken Man" have been played in my head by the dozen. A solid mix of hip-hop, rock and funk, every song is a classic that will undoubtedly receive their fair share of playtime on my iPod. Much like the aforementioned "Mezmerize," this album takes upon itself the duty of not only questioning, but influencing our society and political systems. With refined aggression, extraordinary musicianship and a strong lyrical message, "The Battle of Los Angeles" is the best album to be released in the last twenty years.

You're All Hypocrites

For the past two weeks or so, the headlines for many newspapers, news reports on television and of course, YouTube have been about the life and death of the infamous "King of Pop," Michael Jackson. Obviously if you have anywhere between at least three and seven brain cells, you know and can't deny that he was probably the biggest influence on music (possibly only rivalled by Rick Astley of course,) in history.
Of course though he did get himself into a lot of shit, which he couldn't really recover from. We've all seen the clip of him dangling his kid out of a window. Yes, that was fucked up... but there's more. He all know he tried to change his skin colour and he took the concept of never growing up a little too seriously.
See the thing that bites my grapes the most, is that ever since he passed away, all we hear is "May He Finally Rest in Peace," or "Long Live the King." These comments are coming from the same people who for years had called him "Wacko Jacko," or made comments about his nose, or about the accusations of him being a paedophile. I made those jokes occasionally too, but I've never tried to take them back, or pretend like they didn't happen. I feel bad that he's gone, and for how his kids must feel but, I refuse to take back what I've ever said (oh and if you're wondering, I was never really a hater, but the jokes were kind of infectious if you get what I mean.)
It's like as soon as he dies, eighty percent of the people who had ridiculed him, now are the ones who scold someone who says a joke or something off colour about him. This is truly a case of people hopping on the bandwagon as if it were Noah's Arc.
Lost in all of this, was the death of Farrah Fawcett. Remembered by most as being a super hot actress (notably she was one of the original Charlie's Angels,) back in the day. In my opinion she was a pretty classy lady. When most people moan about a small scratch or putting on an extra pound, Farrah always seemed to have on a brave face, while all the while dealing with her cancer.
Basically, all I want to get across is that people really need to listen to clichés like "you'll miss me when I'm gone," because people seem to forget how at any moment life can be taken away. Then it's too late. Your apologies are never heard, and it's too late to make a difference.

R.I.P

Farrah Fawcett
and
Michael Jackson

Why You and I Aren't Popular

Now if you've ever read any of my posts before, you undoubtedly know that I'm not popular in the slightest. I'm someone who can't help but to notice the bullshit we blissfully try to ignore and at times can annoy people with my theories on society.

One thing that bugs me is the thought of social hierarchy. Generally portrayed in American media, movies and television shows is the thought of "the perfect family." This image has differed greatly over the decades though. In the 1950's well through to the late sixties was the picture perfect house with a white picket fence and a family safely secured within their abode. Of course the people who lived inside were generally nice people. There was a mother, a father, a daughter and a son. Oh did I mention that they hate a cute little puppy? Yes this is our typical family. The mom was the caregiver, the housewife and the nurturer. The dad, he was the provider, he was the little league football coach, he was the man who bought you you're first car. Now the daughter, she was the one who was daddies little girl, she was the cheerleader, she looked up to her dad and admired her mom. Lastly there was the son. Not particularly bright, but he was a good kid. He was the guy who won the state championship with that 35 yard pass in the end zone.

Now I personally can't relate to the American school life, but since many of us here in Canada are affected or at least think they're affected by the American life. It's (Canadian school life,) still rich with the social hierarchy. See at my school he have no football team, and we have no cheerleaders. The students on our hockey team, on our basketball team and so on are slightly noticed, slightly more popular but are not put on a pedestal by the majority. It's the kids who think that they're on a pedestal that are the popular ones. These are the kids that hang out with older people and think that by association they themselves are somehow better for the experience. Regardless there are still people who realize that that they're essentially worthless. I don't admire, but I don't hate them either. My only thing to really say for them is that they're attention whores in denial. Bottom feeders like the rest of us who intentionally drowned and floated to the top just to be noticed by us, they're underlings. I'm not popular, I'm not particularly outgoing. I'm literally just there. Sitting and waiting just so I can bitch about the fact that I'll have to board the bus and do it all over again in about sixteen hours. I don't fit into any category really. I'm really not into the arts, I'm definitely not into plays, I've never tried out for a sports team, I've never tried to please the masses by running for student government and I sure haven't tried to be academically superior.

Our problem is that we are all bred for one of two purposes.

• Half of us are meant to please those who have what we want. These are the children that will run our schools with their looks or their sporting achievements. They might be nice people. They could be open minded and thoughtful. Unfortunately the select few are overshadowed by the stereotype that their peers have presented for the rest of us who wonder where we stand in this race. These people are taught to strive for attention. These are the ones who are admired yet hated. Think about the picture at the top.
  

• Then there is the second group. These are the kids who are taught to use their minds. To study and to look for different things in the game we call life. They look for relevancy and are not particularly interested in most conforming activities. These are the brains behind the scenes. These same kids who were persecuted for their ideals will soon be the providers. They'll eventually marry the cheerleader who made fun of them in school. These are the same people who will one day make their bosses look like pure geniuses.
  

Do you see the where this whole mess intertwines yet? Society is thought to have a set rule. You either accept it without thought, or you try to make one last attempt to enrich it. Overall, both parties have their flaws.

I guarantee that if you try to achieve the latter, you will inevitably fail but you can certainly cause a disturbance. Rosa Parks, Dr. King, Abraham Lincoln... these were people who shook society. Did they succeed and eradicate all of our problems? No, but they MADE us think. They MADE us progress as people and they helped us to relate and possibly understand the simplicity of what we really are.

Arkells

Yeah I know right... what in the hell are "Arkells?"

The Arkells are this really amazing alt rock band. I'm serious people, check these guys out. Every song is great, catchy... sometimes they even induce projectile vomiting from their immense awesomeness.
If you're not searching Youtube for them yet then I don't know what else I can say to convince you.

As for their sound, it can best be described as if the two bands, illScarlett and Tokyo Police Club got bored one day and thought, "Ugh, Two and a Half Men is a re-run... let us produce pure awesomeness from our loins."
And with that folks, an amazing band was created.

To quote a very well respected man known as The Sex Dragon, "check out this band or I might just steal your dog. Just kidding, but I will give you a menacing look."
I would do what he says, he might just be a crazy sumbitch.

Here's a link to the best song from the Arkells CD, "Jackson Square."
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-LDEwHxInRE

SKE3T SKE3T... =3

I would like to start off by saying,

Biggie Smalls... Biggie Smalls... Biggie Smalls...


"Swine Flu"
So this little Mexican menace is supposed to be so goddamn deadly? Well I haven't met anybody who has it... have you? No jackass, you haven't. You know why you haven't. Swine flu is like the moon landing. It didn't happen, so move on and continue with your life... oink oink.

Now here is what pisses me off (okay the thing that pisses me off at the moment...) On almost every single YouTube video there is at least one prepubescent nine year old boy from somewhere in California who decides to be a "rebel," by posting this little statement,

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u say Flo Rida i say OZZY
u say miley cyrus i say kill her
u say katy perry i say fuck her
u say high school musical i say kill them all
u say rap i say SUCK IT!
u say hip hop i say slipknot
u say kanye west i say cradle of filth
u say T. Pain i say ha! your in jail
say Akon i say trivium
94% of kids prefer rap to other music. :-P if your one of the awesome 6% that still loves to headbang copy and paste this to three pure rock videos.

Wow goddamnit, I have no idea why this pisses me off so much (because I'm slowly becoming insane?) but every time I see it I want to punch LiL Wayne in the liver...

We all know that Slipknot is a good band, but come on dumbass, you make every Slipknot, Disturbed, Bring Me the Horizon, All That Remains and any other band that you mention look slightly well... retarded.

In Conclusion:

• I hate most people
• Swine Flu needs to stop taking it's time
• 99% of people are idiots who can't be creative and feel the need to post false statistics on YouTube to compensate for an over sized ego and by doing so make me want to punch myself (... and your dog... just kidding PETA,) in the eye just so I don't need to keep looking at your statement or this run-on sentence... so if you're in the 1% of people who can think for themselves (by the way, stop that immediately,) then please promise to never, ever post one of those lame comments.

'D' is for Douchebag

So as I walked through our school cafeteria today, I notice this kid. He was sitting alone eating a sandwich. All seemed well until the little bastard looks me dead in the eyes and... well the little cuntsack just fucking unloads the grossest, most Hitleresque sneeze that I've ever seen. Honest to Buddha, a piece of chicken shot past my head... needless to say, I plan to press charges on the grounds that he is a douchebag.

Now the second asshole I've encountered was just plain dumb. Sitting at one of our lovely econo-save excuses for a lunchtable, this dumb bitch (I mean this in the nicest way possible) just sort of creates her own conversation about me... while being about two and a half feet across from me. Apparently I am dumb, debf and blind so that I can't possibly know when a scrote-faced prick decides to talk shit (again, nicest meaning of those words,) about me. I was sort of surprised that there was any sort of conversation to be had about me, due to the fact that I'm about as gossip-worthy as an orange.

Now I really could care less about this awkward encounter, but I'd like to share this as advice to stupid people everywhere who think that they're on a higher pedastal than the rest of us commonfolk, that their opinion really "matters:"

Your opinion really just doesn't matter.