The Oddness of Google

As you all probably know, I'm an obsessive Site Meter checker. Thus, I was perplexed as to why I was I was getting so many hits from Google Image like this. Finally, I found out: the first picture that comes up when one searches for images of Ms. LaRue links to this post from September '05. Mystery solved. It's still kinda odd, though, because I only linked to the picture in that post; I didn't actually post it, so why would it be first in the results? I would think sites with the actual pictures would have precedence over sites that just link to the pictures in the Google algorithim. *shrug* What do I know, though; I'm just an English major!

Anyway, if you ever Google yourself, Ms. LaRue, and find your way here, I just want to say that I adore you! I haven't actually seen most of your work (it's way too pricey for an income-less boy like me), but I read or watch all the interviews with you I come across and I have your biography and everything. I just think you're fabulous and I hope I can be half the fabulous, brassy, ballsy, astute person you are when I'm "all growed up."

Oh, and can you hook me up with Zak Spears? He's the daddy of my dreams!

Stellar Singles

Wanted: S4S
Low-mass star seeking main-sequence
type for gravitational interaction.
Likes: Long rotations around the galactic center,
nuclear fusion, and fine dining.
Dislikes: Black holes, pulsars, and flakes.
Open to binaries and globulars. Must love planets.

Pop Quizzes

You are Spider-Man

Spider-Man 80% Superman 65% Green Lantern 60% Catwoman 55% Robin 40% Supergirl 40% Batman 40% Hulk 30% Wonder Woman 25% The Flash 20% Iron Man 10%

You are intelligent, witty, a bit geeky and have great power and responsibility.

Click here to take the "Which Superhero am I?" quiz...

You Are Sunshine

Soothing and calm. You are often held up by others as the ideal. But too much of you, and they'll get burned You are best known for your warmth Your dominant state: connecting

What Type of Weather Are You?

(BTW, the weather quiz has an absolutely howling error in the first question. It should be "compliment," not "complement"!)

You Were a Skunk

You carry yourself with sensuality and a flowing energy. You have a great reputation, and you follow your own (good) advice.

What Animal Were You In a Past Life?

(Via Writing It Slant)

Hypothetical

Okay, so let's say you start reading this blog that you really like, so you email the blogger and strike up a correspondence. And let's say you've sort of got a digital, cross-country crush on said blogger, though you know he's not in the least attracted to you because the one thing that he said upon seeing your picture was "You look just like my brother." And let's also say that this blogger is like totally cool and has been there and done everything (and everybody) and, while you don't exactly want to be just like him since you're a totally different kind of person, you still like vicariously living through him. And let's say that, while not exactly seeing him as a father-figure, you do think of him as an aloof, distant mentor who you're desperate to gain the attention and approval of.

Now, let's say that his correspondence-volume has decreased in the last few months, to the point that he only seems to answer every other email. And let's say that, due to the wonders of Site Meter, you know that he doesn't read your blog, either. And let's say that all this makes you anxious that he doesn't really like you and is trying to tactfully hint that he just wants you to go away.

So, saying all of this, should you take the hint and accept your exile from his inbox, or should you email him voicing your feelings and concerns, or should you just ignore it and email him as usual?

We Need A Little... Stimulation Around Here

(Via The Pretty Boys Club; Roids and Rants)

Who Am I?

I'm a Mercedes SLK!

You appreciate the finer things in life. You have a split personality - wild or conservative, depending on your mood. Wherever you go, you like to travel first class. Luxury, style, and fun - who could ask for more?

Take the Which Sports Car Are You? quiz.

What Famous Leader Are You?
personality tests by similarminds.com

Not that happy about the Clinton result. I'm no Republican or anything, but Clinton just always... irritated me. He's just so unctuous and ubsequious. I don't, then, like to think that I'm anything like that. But it's just a stupid Internet personality test, so I won't stress about it.

Too Much Information

Some people sing in the shower. I sing as I pee. I've been doing it for a long time now, but it really only just hit me that I was doing it. Weird, huh?

Pardon Our Appearance

I decided to tweak my sidebar links (that's one thing I know how to do). However, my amazing coding skills don't stretch enough to let me know why the last two link sections are all small and squished, so you'll just have to wait until me and my guru can get our heads together and get on with the blog refit to get that sorted out.

Continue to feel free to regale me with blog-refurbishing suggestions and pardon the mess!

Let's Play A Game

Monopoly? No. Parcheezi? No (I never actually played it, you know). Charades? No. Cowboy or Gay Porn Star? That's the ticket!

(Via Towleroad)

Anyone? Anyone? Bueller?

Still open to suggestions on how to improve the blog. Just drop me a comment!

Speaking of which, I'm kinda considering changing my blogspot address. "vulpes82" just isn't intuitive, you know what I mean? But I don't want to mess up everyone's bookmarks and links and I'm unsure if they would get redirected. Anyone have any insight or advice?

High-Tech

Here's a one-handed reading device. My verdict: "Eeh." I don't like to crack the bindings that much, so I wouldn't use it. Plus, for me, driving and reading are the same: you have to keep both hands on the wheel!

(Via Bookslut)

Dude, You Totally Just Blew My Mind!

What do Presbyterians and Britney Spears have in common? Letters.

(Via Pharyngula)

Ve Are Nut Groompy!

An American professor claims that umlauts make Germans grumpy. Balderdash, I say! I don't claim to be an expert, but I've met a handful of Germans in my life and none of them were "humourless or grumpy." Plus, in my years of German language study, umlauts were always my favorite part of pronunciation! So, I say again, balderdash!

(Via Bookninja)

A Whine

I try to be clever when I title my posts, but sometimes it just doesn't happen. Even a latter-day Oscar Wilde such as myself can't always be clever. I mean, it's hard to be the epitome of wit and sophistication 24/7/365. And, sometimes, a post is just a post. So, if not all of my post titles are awesome, forgive me.

Even *I* Think This Is Taking Nerdiness Too Far!

This man is suing the dictionary! I don't know if that's such a good idea, mister; those lexicographers are a tough bunch. You might just wake up with a blood-covered thesaurus next to you! The dictionary mod don't mess around!

Speaking of nerdiness: well-spotted, Gawker!

Horror!

Four hundred kilometers from the nearest book?!? No wonder Australians are crazy! I know I'd be driven mad if I were that far away from a bookstore and/or library.

(Via Bookninja)

On The Off Chance I Actually Have Any Heterosexual Male Readers...

Here are some things to know about the ladies.

Is It A Bird? Is It A Plane? No, It's... A Dog!

Now this dog is a good boy! He gets flung about weightless and doesn't even bark!

Freaky/Cool!

An hour or so ago, not only was it thundering and lightening, but it was snowing, too! I've read about snow thunderstorms, but I never actually saw it until now. Assuming it isn't a portent of doom, it's totally awesome!

"Wait Till You See My *Oh!*"

You know "Wait (The Whisper Song)" by the Ying Yang Twins? Well, despite the fact that it's been out for like a year now, I (always on the cutting edge) only recently really paid attention to the lyrics. Thus, I just noticing one rather... interesting line. Ying (or Yang; does it even matter?) says at one point in the song, which is all about trying to get in some girl's pants, "Imma beat dat pussy up."

Now, ladies, if a guy came up to you and told you, "Imma beat dat pussy up," would you be like "Oh, yeah, baby!" or would you be like "Get the hell away from me you freak!"? Am I wrong in thinking it'd be more the latter than the former? 'Cause if not, you bitches is straight-up nasty!