Here we were worried about Islamic extremism and a Christian fundamentalist goes on a killing spree in Oslo, one of the safest, most peaceful places in the world. I guess dealing in absolutes is a sure way to become evil, even if it does sound a little bit “Star Warsy”.
He wasn’t particularly impressed by this District 9 ad 
I don’t know about you, but as a child of the eighties I find this absolutely hilarious.
This actually is a backpack I got in the US last month.
Via Alt1040.
Obi's line, also mirrored in the song "There's nothing as it seems" by Pearl Jam, would very well describe something that happened to me on the way to Tokyo.
I saw a big group of Japanese senior citizens boarding the plane and immediately started thinking about writing a post about the pending Japanese demographic timebomb (and the fact that it's obvious these guys grew up cherishing the American way of life judging by how they dress). Fortunately I didn't, as their guide sat next to me. A very nice Japanese lady, who is married to a Chinese and lives in Shanghai, she explained to me that these people, all over 70, just came back from an athletics meet in Italy, where they won a few medals in for example the 10,000 metres race against peers from all over the world. They most probably are in better condition than me.
"El león no es como lo pintan"
For your enjoyment, all Star Wars blooper reels. Hilarious stuff.
Episode I
Episode II
Episode III
Episodes IV-VI
Today is the 30th anniversary of the release of the first Star Wars Movie. May the Force be with you!
I would really, really like to have a Star Wars marathon this weekend, but given that my DVDs are in Finland and I’m writing my final project, it will not be possible, so, geeks of the world, please do it on my behalf.
More information at the Official Site, TheForce.net and Wired.
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