How’s your week been so far? Two more stars (Kirstie and Gilles) have fallen from Dancing with the Stars as we speed toward the ending of another season.
On Monday we saw the new Bond film … that Bond, as in James Bond. Skyfall is a good thriller, so I recommend it. For your enjoyment, this post concludes with the international trailer and the video to the theme song by Adele.
Meanwhile, it’s on to the mid-week dose of satire from The Onion. After all, this is the first full version since Halloween! Enjoy … any favorites?
Area Man Unable to Impress Soul Mate within 90 Seconds at Speed Dating Event
Trivia Pursuit Reveals lack of Knowledge about Basic Social Skills
Herculean Effort, Astronomical Expense Lead to Photo of Whole Family at Disney World
Undercurrent of Inequality and Fear Roiling Just Beneath Surface of 50s-Theme Diner
Local Man finally takes “Buy Socks” Off To-Do List
Older Brother Playing with Younger Brother on Swing Set Decides to One Day Con Him out of $50K
Dad Suggests Arriving at Airport 14 Hours Early
Stating the Unimportance of the next 3 Hours Literally Impossible
Ex-Girlfriend must be getting Desperate to keep Answering His Phone Calls
Quiznos Sandwich Maker Worked Way Up from Mailroom
Guy on Intense Cell Phone Call Walking Up and Down Block for Past 45 Minutes
2,400 Millionaires Collected Jobless Benefits in 2009
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Skyfall: The International Trailer
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Skyfall by Adele with movie scenes
A Frank Angle 
Love Adele!!
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Hey, Frank. Today’s list was tough to choose from. I nearly went with Trivial Pursuit (I was really good until they updated it) but settled on Undercurrent of Inequality and Fear Roiling Just Beneath Surface of 50s-Theme Diner, since I spent so much of the last 6 months fearing we’d all be sent BACK to the 50s!
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So sad not to be able to impress your soul mate in the allotted amount of time…
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I’m glad you liked the new Bond movie. I’ve been hearing good things about it. I don’t think it will be released here for a few more weeks. xx
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Spiced,
Well, with various endorsements, hopefully you will enjoy the movie too. Thanks for visiting.
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Kirstie got punted from DWTS? Fooey – those Visigoths wouldn’t know talent if it kicked them in the backside!
I’m torn. My dad would SO be the 14 hours early to the airport. But based on my young adulthood, I think the “trivial Pursuit” one hits WAY closer to home. 😉
By the by, looking at Wiki, the “official photo” of the cruiser Aurora looks pretty dang close to yours! (You’ll be humoured when the name popped into my head – right in the middle of “The Caine Mutiny”! Nothing like classic Navy flicks to jar he memory. 😀 )
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John E,
Nothing like personal experiences to direct the choice of Onion favs. Meanwhile, amazing that the Aurora came to you during the movie. Where you also handling marbles? Hopefully I will look at my info today. Thanks for commenting.
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As a relentless list maker, Area Man Crosses ‘Buy Socks’ off His To-do List really speaks to me. 🙂
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Weebs,
And that was on my list for yesterday, but I scratched it off without buying any. Thanks for commenting.
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😆 This cracked me up for some reason:
Undercurrent of Inequality and Fear Roiling Just Beneath Surface of 50s-Theme Diner
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Spinny,
This week is no clear winner, thus evidence of different strokes for different folks. Meanwhile, Joe McCarthy is smiling at the idea. Thanks for stopping by.
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Love Adele! I have to say this:Trivia Pursuit Reveals lack of Knowledge about Basic Social Skills is my fave. I knew someone who would slip in the word fart into every guess. That pretty much proves this theory to me.
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TBM,
I imagine that person is American because I can’t believe a Brit would do that. 😉 Thanks for sharing your choice with rationale!
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It is indeed an American. Now I need to search out an uncouth Brit. Back to the pubs–dang.
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A reason for a pub trip is a tough assignment.
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Sadly Frank, I’m with the Dad!
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Ginger,
Yep …. that is absolutely sad for the family. Thanks for commenting.
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I plan to see the new James Bond movie this week. Reports from you and others say it’s the best one in many years. I also look forward to hearing what you think about two other new movies coming out this week: “Lincoln” and “Anna Karenina” (which your St. Petersburg photos got me fired up to see). I also recommend “Argo” which I saw in Montreal.
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Tim,
Skyfall is one of the best Bonds in sometime. Then again, there was a long string of mediocrity. I imagine we will work our way to Lincoln and Anna Karenina. Thanks for your thoughts.
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Kirstie should have been voted out a long time ago – better dancers than her were booted out before her. Bit sad to see Gilles go – would have been nice if he could have danced to Michael Jackson’s music as he wished to.
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Colline,
Yep … she did knock out others, which frequently happens (and unfortunately so). To me, at least it wasn’t Bristol this time (which was my greatest fear for this season). Thanks for commenting.
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Love anything that has to do with Bond – bad, good and great. Haven’t seen it yet – Daniel is favorite James so far, yes, better then Sean. Thanks for the videos!
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Viveka,
For sure, Daniel is quite popular! Meanwhile, it sounds like you’ll enjoy this movie! Thanks for commenting.
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Daniel .. are perfect for that roll. Tomorrow you will get a nomination – so keep an eye for my post.
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🙂 …. and I’ll be there.
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Good morning Frank, and what a great batch of headlines to choose from! I can relate to the local man removing ‘buy socks’ from his to-do list. Anything involving shopping tends to stay on my list forever. I’m not a shopping fan and after being in a store of any kind for more than a few mins I’m already looking for the nearest exit.
I hope you’re having a great week, Frank!
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Alex,
Well you will be glad to know that I’m the grocery store shopper in this house! … and I just returned from a great deal at Kohl’s. But that’s ok that shopping isn’t for everyone. Shiner Bock? Thanks for sharing.
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I wonder how The Onion knew that I finally bought a pair of socks?
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Mudge,
The Onion’s reporting network is more vast than we think! Thanks for commenting.
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Loved Skyfall! Saw it in New Hampshire last weekend with my nephew, and I plan to see it again this weekend with my family.
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Carrie,
I wonder what you will catch the second time around that you initially missed. Enjoy … and thanks for sharing.
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Have to go with the 50s diner. Sounds like they got the theme just right.
I’d have picked “area man on intense call”, but I don; like to vote for myself.
Have a great week, Frank!
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Hey Guapo!
Finally … someone picked one of my favs is this list – the one about the intense phone call. Thanks for making my day!
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Always a pleasure, Frank!
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🙂
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That poor man who doesn’t have a wife to buy his socks for him. I can just imagine him walking around with his toes poking through the holes. 😦
Airports are bad enough without spending an extra 14 hours there. That dad must have been paranoid about missing the flight. 🙂
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Paradise,
Whew … dealing with airports isn’t easy, but the dad must be paranoid! Good diagnosis!!!! Meanwhile, the poor guy is going without socks! But screening may be easier at the airport! Thanks for commenting.
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I saw the Bond film yesterday and thought it was great. Daniel Craig is my favorite Bond though I’ve read that he wants out of his Bond contract (he’s supposed to do two more films) but I hope he finishes his contract.
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Sandy,
Thanks for your feedback on Skyfall. Bummer than Daniel Craig wants out of the contract, which sometimes means he wants more money … but who knows. Thanks for commenting.
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Okay, this is really hard to decide. However, the one about arriving at the airport 14 hours early is pretty good. Happy Wednesday, my friend.
Hugs
Kathy
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Kathy,
Thanks for visiting and sharing your favorite …. although the 14 hours ahead is rather sad state of affairs. 😉
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Glad you liked Skyfall. I prefer the Daniel Craig version nowadays, a bit grittier if there is such a word.
Re the Onions, very hard choice this time, so I’m gonna have to chicken out and choose more than one:
“Trivia Pursuit Reveals lack of Knowledge about Basic Social Skills”, because it’s a good social commentary of where we are and are heading;
“Herculean Effort, Astronomical Expense Lead to Photo of Whole Family at Disney World”, because I’ve seen demented parents struggling there (very funny if you’re not one of them);
“Undercurrent of Inequality and Fear Roiling Just Beneath Surface of 50s-Theme Diner”, because it will be happening more and more;
“Local Man finally takes “Buy Socks” Off To-Do List”, because they’re still on my to-to list 😦 ;
and, “Dad Suggests Arriving at Airport 14 Hours Early”, because it reminds me of my Dad and finding a parking space in the same county as the place you are going to!
You’re going to have to pick a winner for me.
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Fasab,
Gritty is a good word to describe Daniel Craig’s version of bond. Given your hard choice with The Onion this week, that’s ok … after all, great justification with each of them. Many thanks for sharing!!!
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One of the best Bond songs in quite a while. And the movie looks pretty good, too.
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Binky,
Correct on both counts! Thanks for stopping by and hope all is well with you.
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2,400 Millionaires Collected Jobless Benefits in 2009
Older Brother Playing with Younger Brother on Swing Set Decides to One Day Con Him out of $50K
I can’t pick so I pick two this week.
Skyfall looks fabulous! I will wait to see it at home, can’t sit in theaters but can’t wait. Love Adele!
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Val,
Good choices and it’s OK to have two! Glad that previews have peaked your interest in Skyfall, which you will see in time. Thanks for stopping by.
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I do want to see Skyfall (always been a Bond fan!).
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Hood,
Every Bond fan I’ve encountered loves it. I liked it too, but I would call myself a Bond junkie by any means. Thanks for stopping by … and I hope you had a satire favorite.
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I did laugh about the socks one!
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That a way! 🙂
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Dad Suggests Arriving at Airport 14 Hours Early–I thought my dad was the only one! Saw Skyfall tonight, Frank. Really enjoyed it, too. And the opening credits are great. 🙂
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Debra,
It seems you are not alone with a dad of that nature. Glad you enjoyed Skyfall. I definitely agree that the opening credits were awesome. Because I imagine you want to see them again, here ya go …. and thanks for commenting.
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