Liftingfaces

The art of James Joyce.

My post about veggie burgers led me to a spoof product from a couple years back, designed to have some fun with the absurdity of soy and tofu-based product names.

So if you’re “a cannibal who wants to quit,” then Hufu, The Healthy Human Flesh Alternative, is for you.

The art of Sanna Annukka.

The art of Anna Emilia Laitinen.

(”VIOLET HILL” FROM THE NEW COLDPLAY ALBUM)

The new album is produced with Brian Eno, which Chris Martin says “will be the album I always dreamed we’d make.” If the bulk of the songs are anything like “Violet Hill,” then I will be anxiously awaiting the release.

Step 1: Drop from cargo plane at 7,500 feet

Step 2: Unfold your 8 foot wings.

Step 3: Glide then fly at speeds of 200 mph

Step 4: Show off for the ladies with a couple sweet tricks.

Step 5: Land safely.

Step 6: Be radically, totally awesome.

Read more about the amazing jet man in this jaw dropping article. I want one!

(WHO ARE, AT THE TIME OF THIS POST, STILL ALIVE.)

5. Hugo “Hurley” Reyes - He is the most naturally funny character on the island, and you can tell the writers enjoy writing for his character. He plays an integral role, and manages to stay clueless for the most part. For that reason, he is number 5 and not higher. But he is definitely responsible for several of my favorite scenes.

4. Daniel Faraday - At first, I just thought he was remixing Brad Pitt’s character in 12 Monkeys. And I still think he is, to a degree. But the writers have made him into a highly likable character, new to the show for season 4, but feels like he’s been a part of the team all along. There’s a scene where he indicates a bond with someone on the island that really intrigued me. I hope they follow up on this.

3. Desmond Hume - “See you in another life, brother.” Still one of my favorite lines of the entire series (right behind Jack’s “There’s a glass?” line). His accent and his demeanor resonate with me. He is somewhat of a rebel, and I like how important his connection to Penny and her father is becoming with every episode. I see exciting things for his future in the show.

2. Benjamin Linus - I had the same gripe about Faraday as I did about Ben, in that his character still feels like a reincarnation of Kevin Spacey’s role in the film “Seven”. But it is also for this reason that he is my favorite character to watch. The only thing holding me back from a number 1 spot for him would have to be his affinity for whining, juxtaposed to his borderline psychotic ramblings. For a guy who reads Tolstoy recreationally, he sure is an interesting character.

1. John Locke - To me, Locke embodies everything LOST has to offer a new viewer. He is easy to root for, and carries the most enigmatic qualities of the survivors. There are times you want to choke him yourself, and other times you are rooting for him with your fist in your mouth. Also, he comes off as the most distinctive superhero, a quality that personifies LOST in a lot of ways. And who knows how the guy keeps his head shiny bald episode after episode. Props to Locke.

If you ever wondered how your favorite band got its name, here is a pretty comprehensive list of band name etymologies, citing mostly first hand sources for the bands’ origins. You’ll spend quite a bit of time here, be warned.