Telephoto #5

On The Greatest.Photo.Ever

This past week, a (un)lucky photog found himself on the receiving end of a wayward Tiger approach shot. 

The result was fascinating: the ball, mere mili-seconds from headbutting the lens, is the centrepiece of a wonderful sports moment.  Everyone in the photo seems to be looking at you, the viewer, as if to say, "GET OUT OF THE WAY!!!"

Most amazing, though, is the one spectator who, by his mere appearance, elevates this photo from intriguing to legendary.  You will know him when you see him.

I am not yet convinced that he is not, in fact, a Muppet.

General Relativity #1

Ginger (of the ale variety > Ginger (of the recessive gene variety)

Sonic the Hedgehog > Seattle Supersonics

Taking care of business (responsibilities) < Takin' Care of Business (BTO tune)

On Public Transit

I don't know if it was because the 41B Keele was third-world-market packed (and thus third-world-market hot) or because the driving rain had turned the teeming masses into a bouillabaisse of utter contempt, but when the pushy woman insisted that I move out of her way so that she might grab a seat all the way at the back I couldn't help but surrender to my ire:

"Madam, I promise you that two people cannot occupy the same space at the same time.  Plus, your bag of groceries is currently doubling as a colonoscope.  Kindly remove."

I am slightly ashamed to admit that I contemplated whether or not I would engage in a fistfight with this woman if pressed further.

I am even more ashamed to admit that I most definitely would.

The most shameful aspect of the whole situation?  She would have won.  Handily.

chrstphr

Telephoto #4

Telephoto #3

Telephoto #2

Telephoto #1

MixTape #2

Okay,

Another 5 song mix, randomly selected by iTunes.

Enjoy.

Oh yeah, and I've decided to separate Fun w/ iTunes from these posts, that I am now affectionately referring to as the Mixtape Volumes. Yup yup.

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1.

Artist: My Chemical Romance

Song: Cemetery Drive

Album: Three Cheers For Sweet Revenge

I have listened to this album very little (much to my sister's chagrin, I'm sure) but I kind of dig it. Sure, it's not music meant for a 28-year-old man but if we're talking pure listenability, I give it a passing grade.

2.

Artist: Sam Roberts

Song: Where Have All The Good People Gone

Album: We Were Born In A Flame

Why is that Canada's most popular cultural export of the past decade is Nickelback and not Sam Roberts?

Great song by a great performer.

3.

Artist: Jeff Buckley

Song: Hallelujah

Album: Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Songs of All-Time (#259)

Hands down, the absolute best version of this song. No ifs, ands, or buts.

Of note: not even Leonard Cohen's original is featured on the Rolling Stone list.

That's how convincing Buckley's performance is.

4.

Artist: The Beta Band

Song: Gone

Album: Hot Shots II

His voice reminds me of taking a big swig of cough syrup and going to bed.

Full disclosure. I learned about this band the way everyone else did:

Jack Black in High Fidelity

5.

Artist: Bloc Party

Song: Like Eating Glass

Album: Silent Alarm

A pitch-perfect way to kick-off your first album.

So much to love about this song, but, my favourite aspect has to be the

subtle, Gregorian-chant backing vocals during the second verse.

"We've got crosses on our eyes..."

Verdict:

You could play me a 5-song mix that consisted of 4 rounds of "Cottoneye Joe" and one play of "Hallelujah" and I'd still give it a thumbs up. Luckily, Buckley is buoyed here by Sam Roberts and Bloc Party, so even if the other 2 songs aren't complete blockbusters I still came away with a pretty solid mix.

Let the great experiment... continue!

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It's so true. I can't wait.

christphr