Finally, the World Agrees With Me.

Torres Hailed as World's Best

Torres: The Making of a Legend

Torres Clinches Euro 2008 for Spain

Aragones Lauds Hero Torres

Torres Tipped for Greatness

... I could go on and on, really. But instead, I'll wrap it up with this awesome and hilarious commercial, which shows the city of Liverpool fall under the influence of a certain Spanish footballer.

The Funniest Thing I Have Ever Seen

Celebrate!

It seems that my Feminist Rant marked the 100th post of Maybe Slander. Please, feel free to send me a cake.

Feminist Rant!

... It's been awhile since I've been on one, but I've been inspired.

Wimbledon, a.k.a. the greatest of annual sporting events, began two days ago. Its second day featured men's number two seed Rafael Nadal and the newly-crowned women's number one, Ana Ivanovic. The post match coverage really blew my mind:

The segment that followed Nadal's match, Nadal Pleased to Win 'Strange Match', was perfectly reasonable, discussing the ups and downs of his performance that day. Chalk it up.

So I headed over to find out what happened in Ivanovic's match, only to find this gem: Ivanovic Looking for Love. The video, in which the reporter cheekily describes his efforts to liven up the interview process, focuses on the tough questions: Does she have a boyfriend? Does she get love letters? If she could get an animal, what kind of animal would she get? (I'm fucking serious- watch it.)

Now, I'm as smitten with Ana as anyone. She's gorgeous, charming, and talented. But I expect more during Wimbledon, which the British media is supposed to hold in the highest regard. After all, this is the most prestigious event in tennis, the game that gave us feminist icons like Billie Jean King; the only game I can think of in which the women are held in the same esteem and limelight as the men. Let's be professional, people.


...Although, when all is said and done, I must admit: I was relieved to hear she's single. God damnit, she's such a babe.

When Blackbirds Attack

First on The Chicagoist, now on BBC News, these birds be crazy, man.

omG Best Birds EVER!

The Bird's Poltergeist - 2 - video powered by Metacafe

Current Obsession: Cassie Berman

I've been into the Silver Jews since Josh told me to listen to them two years ago, but I never really did my research. Then I saw them on Pitchfork.tv, and lo and behold, there was this beautiful lady, and she was singing. Singing beautifully. She's Cassie Berman, wife of David Berman, her voice is gorgeous, and I think she needs a solo record. Please, God, let her record a solo record.

3304 W. Beach

... Is my new address. I'm officially a resident of Humboldt Park, and I'm excited about it.

My bathroom has a heated stone floor. With its own thermostat.

I have a backyard, with brick patio. Made for grilling.

A garage, too.

I have a finished back porch, with floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors.

Oh, the porch has a maple floor, which is also heated. With thermostat.

Rooftop deck equipped with nice new patio furniture.

Mere feet from the gorgeous park, with tennis courts and a nice sandy beach.



I'm planning a bbq for the Fourth of July. I will keep you all posted.

Wait... Just one more post for today. I just logged into Flickr, and on the front page was a user named "Lestatshadow," the most goth-nerdy, Anne Rice-referencing handle I've seen since the mid-nineties. I clicked on the name, and sure enough, it features 200 nearly-identical photos of some sad girl's cat.

Genius.

A Tour of Intelligentsia LA: Part One.

Fifth Human Foot Found in Canada

Maybe I don't want to visit Vancouver.

Famous Again.

Oops, my pics were featured on The Chicagoist again this weekend.

NYC Street Sweeper Eats Little Dog.

Owner cries, BBC reports, Todd laughs.

Abandoned Japanese Theme Park

I found this collection of photos on a Flickr group I belong to, and I think they're the most beautiful and awesome pics I've come across in awhile. This is just one of many, so please check out the entire site's worth.

Plus, Zetterberg for the Conn Smythe (MVP). Duh.

Best Office Worker Meltdown EVER.

Office Worker Goes Absolutely Insane - Watch more free videos

UPDATE: This was faked. I suspected that the WWE-style foot-sweep off the desk looked a little too perfect. Total bummer.

"Liverpool are officially the best team in Europe. The Anfield club top the official Uefa rankings that are based on European performances over the last five years. AC Milan are a point behind in second, Chelsea make into third while European champions Manchester United only make it to seventh. (Sunday Express)"