Have You Visited Your New Releases Section Recently? Wednesday, February 14, 2007
Posted by Tom in DeadOn's resident snob, Michael Chabon, Reasons why I am single, literature, svpimh.20 comments
As DeadOn’s resident SportsCenter anchor look-alike and resident snob (at least that’s what I’m dubbing myself), I feel the need to stake my claim here and contribute something in the early going.
A problem that I noticed in myself a couple of days ago, as I first discussed on my own blog (sorry to be That Guy who plugs himself), is that the majority of the books I read are usually “classics” or if not they are from almost 50 years ago.
As you all will learn soon enough, I’m an English major and I try to read things that will help me in classrooms and as I pursue English as a career (getting my Masters and possibly Ph.D) so the fact that I read more than my fair share of the classics is not surprising. But what I’ve noticed is that I look out into the world of current fiction and I don’t see books that will potentially, in decades down the line, be taught in classrooms. And this leads me to the question: Has literature reached some kind of dead end? (more…)
So Who’s Gonna Die? Wednesday, February 14, 2007
Posted by SA in I don't get out much, Reasons why I am single, SA, Scrubs, TV shows, more indepth than probably need-be, no snark?.Tags: what
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If you’re a fan of the television show Scrubs and have Googled the show at all since the New Year, you probably know by now that a longtime character will soon die.
Boo friggin Hoo.
Everyone knows when a show starts adding kids or killing off characters it’s in need of a spark and there is no doubt that something is missing from Season Six compared to the first five. Which is why I’m not all too upset about someone being pushed off. For a comedy Scrubs can do drama very well and some of the characters best moments comes during the serious issues they face (Dr. Cox losing three patients in one day first come to mind). Plus, if the deathee is an important longtime character, then s/he death will reverberate for a while-the rest of the season plus next (if there is a next).
But the question is who will unfortunately face the upcoming final rest? The buzz is that it’s going to be a female character, but nobody knows for sure. So that’s where I’m come in. I’m giving you my top five Scrubs characters that will fall under the fickle hand of death.
(Why five? Because there is not enough characters for 10, that’s why.) (more…)
Music you can fuck to – A deeper look at NFL Primetime Wednesday, February 14, 2007
Posted by lingeringbursitis in Hot sex, I need to stop drinking so much, Lingering Bursitis, Reasons why I am single, Synthesizers, more indepth than probably need-be, music.Tags: Boomer
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Despite the relative green-ness of our site so far, it’s never too early to bring some kind of fire. At my other blog, I get a lot of random, weird music sent to me, and this morning, I was given perhaps the best treasure chest of all. Whether it had something to do with the romance of the day or not is debatable, but I am certain that this is music for cunnilingus, fellatio, or impregnation. It will warm the cockles of anyone, from young to old, because frankly, its relentless pace and peaks are irresistible.
It’s some NFL Primetime music, instrumental-style. Anything you hear underneath the dulcet, subtle tones of Chris Berman [one might argue that if these tracks had his voice, the chances of sexual pleasure are greater, and I might well agree].
I’d love to think that these were not composed by some balding, sweaty man in a dank basement with a synthesizer and some electronic drums borrowed from Toto, but by some kind of supergroup, the kind of genre-bending assemblage that defies categorization [think: the shameful band of mercenaries that do the Monday Night Football intro song]. You can hear the energy dripping off the walls [or is that something else?], not to mention the arousing thought of your favorite franchise as it marches into the endzone.
However, each is subtlely different, and connotes wildy contrasting situations. As any football coach knows, calling the right play at the right time is important, and song choice is no different. Trying to get your loved one to try anal while listening to Limp Bizkit or Jimmy Buffett will almost certainly result in failure, and at DeadOn, failure does not exist.
So, let’s take a look at the NFL Primetime music in a whole new way. Come with me into the abyss, into a world that might change yours forever. (more…)
The White Rapper Show – The Final 3 Wednesday, February 14, 2007
Posted by Trey in TV shows, VH1, goathair, rap music, reality TV, white kids acting gangsta.10 comments
I tried about 10 different intros for this article that would argue that white rappers have gained credibility in recent years, but nothing changes the fact that white rappers are generally ridiculous. Aside from Eminem (before his enormous falling off) and a bunch of underground guys, white rappers are typically bad facsimiles of established black stars. Nonetheless, VH1’s Ego Trip’s The White Rapper Show has become a must Tivo event for me. Sure it’s a ridiculous reality show that has little to do with actual hip-hop, but it is entertaining and enlightening nonetheless.
Ego Trip, a now extinct zine who produced the absolutely stellar Ego Trip’s Book of Rap Lists, has a voice that celebrates the old-school canon while simultaneously accepting emerging rap artists. That Ego Trip has continued to remain relevant years after the magazine’s demise is a testament to the talent and foresight that its creators have. It is this credibility that allows them to create a show like this that can both annoint the next white rap superstar while also showing the irreveranec that their fans have come to expect. As the season comes to a close, I’ll be reviewing and previewing each episode.
After the jump, check out the odds on the remaining 3 rappers (more…)
Trent Reznor Still Dealing with Teen Angst (Despite Being over 40) Wednesday, February 14, 2007
Posted by Greek McPapadopoulos in Greek McPapadopoulos, Over the Hill Rockers, Reasons why I am single, Synthesizers, music.4 comments
Going against his previous strategy of waiting at least 5 years between albums, Trent Reznor has decided that April 17th will be the release date for the new Nine Inch Nails album, Year Zero. The tracklist for the new album has just been printed on the NIN site, and strangely enough “Non-Entity” is not included. “Survivalism” is set to be the first single, and should be ready to absolutely blanket modern rock radio in early March.
Sure it’s easy to make fun of such an easily pissed-off old man (see his recent comments about “emo-screamo”), but I have to admit I enjoyed With Teeth. Then again, this is coming from someone who loves The Fragile and appreciates Trent more for his compositional skills than his occaisionally painfully awkward lyrics, so take this with a grain of salt.
Here’s a performance of “Non-Entity” (let’s hope this works):
Garth Marenghi’s Darkplace being my alias and all… Wednesday, February 14, 2007
Posted by LenBiasCocaineSurplus in Len Bias Cocaine Surplus, Reasons why I am single, shows your stoner friends try to explain to you.Tags: Garth Marenghi's Darkplace
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Occasionally in life there comes a moment that changes you forever. A moment that will come to define. That moment where you stand up and realize that you have finally accomplished something in your life and may not be destined to live in your parents basement eating Bagel Bites when you are 30. What this television program offered me the other day..
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A Quick Reminder Wednesday, February 14, 2007
Posted by Jerkwheat in VH1, jerkwheat, ws of pop culture.add a comment
Since we here at DeadOn are nothing if not pop culture obsessed, I’d be remiss not to remind you of tonight’s online event.
Vh1 is giving everyone a chance to audition online for The World Series of Pop Culture tonight at 7 and 10 Eastern Time. You can check it out at:
Surely, one of us can conquer this bitch.
Tied to the 90s: 10 underappreciated songs Wednesday, February 14, 2007
Posted by Yostal in 90s rock, Gen X&Y, Reasons why I am single, Tied to the 90s, Yostal.56 comments

Welcome to “Tied to the 90s“, a not-very complete guide to a decade that was. I’m your host, Yostal, and over the next, well, however long we decide to keep doing this, I’ll be taking you through the pop culture landscape of the 1990s. Together, we’ll cover a lot of ground here, so if you have any suggestions for future columns, please email me at GoinYostal@gmail.com or leave me a comment. My goal in this effort is to remember with fondness (and occasional scorn) the decade during which I grew up, to introduce you (or at the very least, reintroduce you) to some things you might have forgotten about, and to have some fun.
Today, I’ll be looking at 10 underappreciated 1990s songs from 10 major 1990s bands. (Note that the keyword there is “bands”. I’ll tackle solo artists, duos, and the like at some future date.) I’ve selected bands that got major amounts of radio and video airplay in the 1990s, but songs that might have flown under your radar. It’s fighting every urge to be obvious I have, so you’ll have to forgive me if something on this list doesn’t make any sense to you in terms of why it’s there.
Goddamn You Half Japanese Girls Wednesday, February 14, 2007
Posted by Jerkwheat in Bizzaro Holidays, Half Japanese Girls, The Green Day Concert, jerkwheat, music.6 comments
A friend of mine informed me that today is “International Weezer Day”, as it’s the 15th anniversary of their first practice together. My experiences are that people tend to either love Weezer in an insane manner, or they will harp on how overrated Rivers Cuomo’s band of musicmakers is. No matter your stance, it’s hard to deny their influence on what “the kids” listen to these days. However, I won’t hold Rivers accountable for the vast ocean of suckitude that is Fall Out Boy.
My personal favorite Weezer jam, after the jump…
Reality Show Season is Upon Us Wednesday, February 14, 2007
Posted by ladyandrea in Lady Andrea, Reasons why I am single, aracearoundtheworld, reality TV.17 comments
So we have started this illustrious Hollywood blog just in time for the All-Star version of the best reality show on TV, The Amazing Race. It kicks off this Sunday, February 18th on CBS. They’ve brought back teams from seasons 1-3, 5, 7, 9 and 10. I wish they could’ve gotten one team from each season (except for the Season 8 Family Edition, which was a disaster of Biblical proportions and featured The Team That Must Not Be Named), but the group they’ve assembled is pretty decent. Here is a preview for those of you who may or may not be new to the show.
Weekend Rocker. Wednesday, February 14, 2007
Posted by imclearlynotalesbiandespitemythumbring in 90s rock, I need to stop drinking so much, YouTube, sublime.1 comment so far
So, I promised myself not to post, again, ’til I have something top-notch to contribute. (That way, you’d be spared my nattering.) As it turns out, though, I noticed no Sunday update — due this being the day of rest for the Christians (of whom I would imagine most DeadOn-ers are?), possibly. So, an update.
I apologize in advance.