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31 Days of Candy – Oct 3 – Dubble Bubble

Tim & Lex — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 02:57:38 +0000

Just seeing that wrapper sets my teeth a-grinding. There’s no other gum quite like the Dubble Bubble: it’s rock hard, but softens to almost goopy consistency with a little elbow grease (or would it be jaw grease?) and saliva. Incredibly sticky-sweet, with that mega potent bubblegum flavor.

Score: 2.5/5 cavities

31 Days of Candy – October 2nd – Dots

Tim & Lex — Sat, 03 Oct 2009 03:41:20 +0000

I’m not sure exactly what it was about Dots that made them so appealing. They’re essentially gum drops minus the sugar coating… and what kind of candy is good minus the sugar coating? But if I didn’t get at least one (pathetically small) box of Dots during an outing of trick or treating, I considered it somewhat of a failure. Maybe it was the noise the box made when you shook it.

In fairness, the green ones taste like Windex, but the rest are that wonderful kind of gummy deliciousness that dentists probably dream about at night.

Score: 4.5/5 cavities

31 Days of Candy – October 1st – Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups

Tim & Lex — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 02:00:12 +0000

One of the classic Halloween treats.

I went through an anti-nut phase, so I used to detest the combination of peanut butter and chocolate (and yes, I know peanuts are actually legumes- bitch, please!). Even though I got a ton of them and wouldn’t eat them, they were valuable in the Halloween Candy trade. I could barter with my brother for another box of Dots or something else a little more exotic. They were also handy for when the Tax Man (aka my mother) came around trolling for a candy fix. So unlike the vomitastic peanut butter taffy that comes in the orange and black wrappers, the Reese’s Cups were at least worth something.

But now I’ve come to my senses. I no longer fear the marriage of chocolate and peanut butter, in fact, I embrace it.

Score: 5/5 cavities

31 Days of Candy

Tim & Lex — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 15:00:46 +0000

You can’t have Halloween without candy, so we’re going to count down through some of our favorite candy, with a dud here and there.

October 1st - Reese's Peanut Butter Cups

October 2nd - Dots

October 3rd - Dubble Bubble Gum

: October 4th – Snickers

October 5th - Twix

: October 6th – Nerds

: October 7th – 100 Grand

: October 8th – Butterfinger

October 9th – Hot Tamales

October 1oth – Milky Way

October 11th – Skittles

October 12th – Hershey’s Milk Chocolate Bar

October 13th – Now and Later

October 15th – Baby Ruth

October 16th – Smarties

31 Days of Horror – 2009 Edition

Tim & Lex — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 04:00:11 +0000

Happy Halloween, nuggets! In honor of our favorite holiday, our gift to you is a horror movie review for each day of this kickass month!

October 1st – “The Thaw”

October 2nd – “Wolf Creek“

October 3rd – “The Hills Run Red“

October 4th – “Pulse“

October 5th – “The Uninvited“

October 6th – “The Last House on the Left“

October 7th – “Dog Soldiers“

October 8th – “Giallo“

October 9th – “Cube“

October 10th – “The Wizard of Gore“

October 11th – “Doomsday“

October 12th – “The Fog”

October 13th – “Cemetery Man”

October 14th – “Pitch Black”

October 15th – “Drag Me To Hell”

October 16th – “Dead and Buried”

Handmade Awesomeness: Fall Premiere Edition

Alexis — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 20:37:14 +0000

It’s Fall! Crunchy leaves, apple cider, and best of all… our favorites tv shows are back! Can you guess which returning series these handmade goods from Etsy.com represent?

Show #1

Ouija Board Pendant and Necklace by TheClayPony

Psychic Fortunes Print by EmilyBalivet

Miss Millie La Mar . Albino Mind Reader . Victorian Steampunk PENDANT by adorapop

Fortune Teller Earrings by Etherealcreation

Fortune Teller Necklace by sweetheartsinner

Show #2

motorcycle potholder set by ThingsThatBling

Rock and Roll Biker by deadthingsgrrl

Bad to the Bone Decorative Throw Pillow Cover by FabulouslyFierce

Grim Reaper Sterling Silver Ring by Wickedmetalz

Elemental Executioner Metal Chains Biker Bag by beanbun

Show #3

Barnsley Gardens Poster by MadHouseMauly

Fairy Tale Castle Soap by artsyfartsymommy

Key to the Castle by birdzNbeez

Castle Magnet by LittleMommaErin

Dark Castle Photo Necklace by WinterLights

Show #4

Blood Spatter Nurse Costume by mtcoffinz

Vinyl record necklace - red dewfall by arohasilhouettes

Freckled Redhead Doll Head Keychain by handmadebyjody

Blood Slide Soap by Bloodbath

Red/Silver Glitter Blood choker Necklace Extra Drippy-Dark by VonErickson

Show #5

So She says, It's me or the cigarettes. Ha ha Oh, well FRIDGE MAGNET by mindseyecards

SAUCE FLASK by HutchMe

Olive Oyl high-waisted pencil skirt by smarmyclothes

Secretary Necklace by brookadelphia

Retro Booze Cocktail Guy Mounted Rubber Stamp by terbearco

Show #6

dopamine necklace by molecularmuse

Potions 5x7 Glossy Photo Print by kittyireland

D.A.R.E. puff sleeve diy shirt by XPoppysWickedGardenX

Experiment, science and chemistry silkscreened necktie by toybreaker

meth mouth with tall teeth by jaredmarr

Answers: (highlight below to see the answers!)

1. The Mentalist
2. Sons of Anarchy
3. Castle
4. Dexter
5. Mad Men
6. Breaking Bad

How’d you do? Let us know in the comments!

Best of the Internets: Kids vs. Cats, Round 2

Tim & Lex — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 21:48:25 +0000

This week we offer up a kid that can’t talk, cats that can talk and the ingenuity of teenagers that take flame to anything and everything until something of entertainment value comes of it.

Cats:

Kids:

Who wins?

Best of the Internets: Kids vs. Cats, Round 1

Tim & Lex — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 19:28:34 +0000

The never ending battle continues.

Kids:

Cats:

Who wins?

A Storm of Stars: Casting HBO’s “Game of Thrones”

Tim & Lex — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 01:31:32 +0000

HBO scored a major coup last month when they landed Peter Dinklage to play the role of Tyrion in their upcoming series “Game of Thrones” based on George R. R. Martin’s “Song of Ice and Fire” series. Dinklage was the dream choice of everyone from the author himself on down. As huge fans of pretty much everything GRRM writes (as well as most HBO shows), we decided to try our hands at filling out the rest of the cast. Here goes:

House Stark

Eddard Stark - Kyle Secor

Honorable to a fault, noble Ned serves as the head of the Stark household. In both “Homicide” and “Veronica Mars“, Secor flexed the necessary acting muscles to likewise nail the reserved ruler of the North. Beard up, Kyle!

Catelyn Tully Stark - Molly Parker

Though best known for her awesome work as Alma Garrett of “Deadwood,” Molly Parker consistently shows finesse in roles ranging from the subtlest dramas (Rodrigo Garcia’s “Nine Lives“) to over the top comedies (a recent guest spot on “Party Down“). Parker can pull off the vulnerable yet callous Catelyn.

Robb Stark - Tom Sturridge

The eldest Stark son, Robb, possesses characteristics quite unlike his father’s – passion and naivety. Tom Sturridge – AKA one of the guys rumored to have just missed on the Edward Cullen role in “Twilight” – looks the part.

Sansa Stark - Rachel Hurd-Wood

Rachel Hurd-Wood caught our eye in “Perfume.” She has that sweet, innocent, never-gonna-see-all-the-bad-shit-comin’ look that Sansa Stark should – nay, must – have.

Arya Stark - Mia Wasikowska

Wiser than her older sis, Arya’s storyline also covers a lot more ground, literally and emotionally. Mia Wasikowska is the one young actress we’re certain could cover all that territory. She shines in another HBO show, “In Treatment.”

Jon Snow- Noah Segan

We know Noah Segan from the excellent neo-noir movie “Brick.” From Winterfell to the Wall and beyond, Jon Snow is a crucial character.

House Lannister

Tywin Lannister - Michael Hogan

It would bring us great, great joy to watch Michael Hogan play this part. Known primarily as the perpetually cranky Colonel Tigh of “Battlestar Galactica,” Hogan seems almost born to play the orginal crankster, Lannister daddy Tywin.

Tyrion Lannister - Peter Dinklage

Dinklage is in. What a fucking coup!

Jaime Lannister - Jesse Erwin

The Kingslayer proves a casting challenge. He must be physically imposing, capable of terrible things and still charming enough to not be completely hated. We’re rolling the dice on the little known Jesse Erwin.

Cersei Lannister Baratheon - Jaime Ray Newman

Like her twin brother, though perhaps a hair nastier, Cersei needs that touch of charm to at least partially counteract her evil streak. Jaime Ray Newman has that kind of charisma.

House Baratheon

Robert Baratheon - Michael Harney

Robert is both large and in charge. Literally. He’s the king. His appetite for food is matched only by his appetite for drink, which is surpassed, slightly, by his appetite for sweet poontang. Harney nailed the drunk part in “Deadwood.”

Stannis Baratheon - Titus Welliver

Titus Welliver always has the weary look that we imagined Stannis would wear. Bobby B’s older bro is practically the opposite of him – strict, serious, sober.

Renly Baratheon - Adrian Grenier

The youngest of the 3 Baratheons, Renly keeps it real. Real gay! No, seriously, he’s a homosexual. “Entourage” star Adrian Grenier isn’t, but he’s pretty enough for the role.

Joffrey Baratheon - Max Pirkis

Max Pirkis played Octavian on “Rome.” He’d be a natural for the bratty Joffrey.

House Targaryen

Viserys Targaryen - Simon Woods

Simon Woods? Also Octavian on “Rome.” Similarly, he’d be a natural for the bratty Viserys.

Daenerys Targaryen - Kristen Bell

A fan favorite, Daenerys’ journey and transformation may make for one of the toughest acting jobs in the series. Kristen Bell eats roles like this for breakfast.

House Greyjoy

Theon Greyjoy - Tom Felton

Cruel. Obnoxious. Theon Greyjoy kinda blows. Tom Felton could play this part with the glee it needs.

Other Players

Lysa Tully Arryn - Lili Taylor

Lili Taylor can do hysterical and a little nutty. She did it as Lisa in “Six Feet Under.” She’ll do it as Lysa.

Petyr "Littlefinger" Baelish - Glenn Fitzgerald

Somewhat enigmatic, Littlefinger packs a seemingly neverending string of manipulative strategical moves. Is he really good or bad, though? Fitzgerald has that air of mystery.

Khal Drogo - Jason Momoa

Khal Drogo needs someone intimidating but still potentially vulnerable. “Stargate Atlantis” vet Momoa fits as snug as a Dothraki riding vest.

Ilyn Payne - Ingvar Eggert Sigurðsson

Holy shit! Just take a look at Ingvar and tell me he doesn’t look like Ilyn Payne.

Gregor "The Mountain That Rides" Clegane - Robert Z'Dar

B-Movie legend Bob Z’Dar, the “Maniac Cop” himself, lands the Mountain gig solely because his jaw is as big as one.

Sandor "The Hound" Clegane - Clancy Brown

Clancy won our hearts as the ridiculously evil Brother Justin in “Carnivale.” That, combined with his earlier work as a prison guard in “The Shawshank Redemption,” made us feel he was right for the Hound.

Love it? Hate it? Comment about it.

For another take on the cast, check here.

For all other GRRM info check out Westeros or Martin’s official site.