Happy Birthday Wii!

One year ago today I braved the cold and sacrificed a mere seventeen hours and $250 to get my hands on a little white bundle of joy, my Nintendo Wii. The thrill of the addition to my household has recently been overshadowed by its younger sibling, the Xbox 360. However, I still don't regret my time spent and decision on making the purchase.

I've bought more downloadable classics than actual Wii games-but in this case, I'm fine with it. Who knew Super C could be so addicting? It's my video game jukebox. I love it. And, it seems things are starting to look up with current releases like Super Mario Galaxy, Trauma Center: New Blood, Resident Evil: Umbrella Chronicles, and Super Smash Bros. Brawl.

Happy birthday to all the Wii owners out there- and to all who haven't bought one yet Christmas is just around the corner...

A Lard Lad to call my own

I made the weekly trip to the comic store Wednesday with the intent to buy comics. Among the piles of books, boxes, and such was none other than Lard Lad. Yes, Lard Lad- the beloved mascot of Lard Lad Donuts from The Simpsons Treehouse of Horror. I couldn't resist.


Lard Lad comes with a minature Homer figure, car, and chain to move his arm and eyebrows.


He's a good sized figure, slightly taller than a Marvel Select figure (minus the raised arm holding the colossal donut). Lard Lad fits in perfectly with my other Simpsons figures adorning my desk at work. I hate staring at my drab cubicle wall. I hate cubicles period.


"If you're looking for that big donut of yours,...Flanders has it. Just smash open his house"
-Homer