… even when you’re home.
Yep, I have to admit it: I am kindofa Christmas addict. I love the smell, the decoration, the feeling … well, not the feeling of irritated mums yelling at their kids in supermarkets, though, but the christmassy feeling itself.
So I wish all of you a blessed holiday, whatever you may celebrate.
“Mrs Spears will be ready in two minutes.” I re-checked my catalogue of questions. I knew I’d have exactly seven minutes to conduct the interview.
“You have exactly seven minutes,” a suave, monotonic voice echoed my thoughts. “You are to ask questions about the movie only. No questions about maidenhood, plastic surgery or Mr. Timberlake. If any of those topics are broached, the interview will be ended immediately.”
I was ushered into the room, brushing my predecessor’s shoulders as he left. The concept of an assembly line came to my mind.
The room was lit by spotlights, the camera was already buzzing.
“Hi, nice to meet you,” I said. The perfectly rouged and illuminated girl switched on her smile, but said nothing. No time for niceties. I pushed the lights, the camera, the cinematographer, sound assistants, bodyguards and personal gofers from my mind.
“Miss Spears, your debut on the silver screen tells the charming story about an innocent young girl breaking away to seek adventure on the road. How much of the young Britney went into the role of Lucy Wagner?”
Yeah, charming story, sure. Her flick is incredibly boring crap, I thought while pretending to listen to the girl’s well-rehearsed and recited answer. (more…)
You can create art from the stranges materials. Here is one of the stranger ideas - and definitely one of the best. CRAYONS!
Well, you’ll say: Quite a many people use crayons to create artworks. But, believe me: Not in this particular way.
Look at that:
Check out Peter’s other artwork, too, it’s worth it.
Santa Claus is coming to town: In Germany, he comes on Dec. 6th - which is today.
He brings apples, nuts and sweets (and he brought only my favourites, clever Santa!).
And don’t be frightened: He is not that bad. 
Scenario: Jack pulls into school parking lot with rifle in gun rack.
1956 - Vice Principal comes over, takes a look at Jack’s rifle, goes to his car and gets his to show Jack.
2006 - School goes into lockdown, FBI called, Jack hauled off to jail and never sees his truck or gun again. Counselors called in for traumatized students and teachers.
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Scenario: Johnny and Mark get into a fist fight after school.
1956 - Crowd gathers. Mark wins. Johnny and Mark shake hands and end up best friends. Nobody goes to jail, nobody arrested, nobody expelled.
2006 - Police called, SWAT team arrives, arrests Johnny and Mark. Charge them with assault, both expelled even though Johnny started it.
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Scenario: Jeffrey won’t be still in class, disrupts other students.
1956 - Jeffrey sent to office and given a good paddling by Principal. Sits still in class.
2006 - Jeffrey given huge doses of Ritalin. Becomes a zombie. School gets extra money from state because Jeffrey has a disability.
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