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The Simpsons Photo Every Day Parody
This video is probably in my top three of favourite Simpsons moments and I'm shocked that I haven't posted it already.
I know that it's a parody, but sometimes remakes are better than the original (Vanilla Sky!). And I understand that parts of this are supposed to come across as funny, but I swear to you I get teary at the part where his dad (Abe) stands by the window after his wife leaves him. (I know what you're thinking - that it's impossible to get teary that fast (it happens in the span of maybe a split second), but I swear I'm telling you the truth. Play this for video for me the next time I see you if you want proof!)
The fact that Abe's wife leaves him, devastates him to the point of excessive drinking and ultimately becoming a terrible father, thus raising an alcoholic son?! Are you kidding me?! Do you see the levels here?! I know it's a fucking comedic cartoon, but c'mon, you gotta give it to me here. I love this show more than I know what to do with sometimes. I really do.
Snow Day
There are only three things I want to do on snow days.
- Make snow ice cream.
- Be in it with someone I love.
- Watch Simpsons snow-centric episodes continuously all day. I'll never really understand why those are my some of the most memorable Simpsons episodes, but they're so beautifully drawn and perfect looking. (My favourite is probably Skinner's Sense of Snow.)
The absolute best part of a snow day? They're not just for kids. Do you have any idea how great that is? That it can just be everyone's day off? Please try to make the most of your next snow day. Look at how much fun you can have, dammit.
“If you don’t own dental floss in your home, you aren’t really making it in life.”
Idea of the Day
Photo Credit: Be Different Act Normal
Photo Credit: Be Different Act Normal
Maybe I have too much scarf advice, maybe not - but this idea's a great one. Put shower rings on a hanger to hold all of your scarves!
(Maybe that didn't need an exclamation mark, maybe it did, it's hard to say.)
John Denver
John Denver was all I heard growing up in my house and I'll forever love this song.
Mom Says
“If you drop a dish rag it’s a sign that your lover will come to you soon.”
Rowing Machine
Ram & Row created this gorgeous piece of living room furniture that morphs into a rowing machine. It was designed by Patrick Saint-Martin and runs for - well, probably a ridiculous amount of money since they don't list a price.
SUCH a great idea, however.
“The pessimist complains about the wind; the optimist expects it to change; the realist adjusts the sails.”
Bendy Bridge
If you're not impressed by this, get over yourself.
And if you think it isn't hard to do (in your late twenties), then I implore you to give it a whirl.
This isn't really a look-what-I-can-do post (well, it IS) but more of a what-can-you-do post? Is there something that you used to be able to do really well and stopped? Maybe you should give it a try again? One day I hope to be able to do the above but have my hands reach/walk all the way down to my feet. I know, I dream big.
In any case, I'll forever keep trying to still be this kid any way I can.