The Return Of Mechasmack

I've often wondered how the henchmen know what to do when their leader snaps their finger. All he/she has to do is snap their finger or glance at a henchman and he knows to bring over the briefcase full of money or "take away" the prisoner or bring a bowl of jellybeans or something. Do they have it all worked out beforehand? Or is it part of the job requirements to read the mind of whoever snapping their finger? I guess I'll just have to wait until I have henchmen of my own. Or maybe if I meet someone with henchmen I can just ask them.

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The TV Land network has announced a new show starting in October called "I Pity The Fool", a series where Mr. T. travels across the country dispensing inspiration and advice.

"My show ain't no Dr. Phil, with people sitting around crying," said Mr. T in an interview with The Associated Press. "You're a fool - that's what's wrong with you. You're a fool if you don't take my advice."

Finally, a reality show worth watching!

This ninja has given me so much wisdom over the past couple of months. So I just had to share my favorite dish about ninjas, at least the favorite one that I remember right now. If you don't know, you better find out - askaninja.com

Ok, I thought the Ninja Love was my favorite but I think this one is my favorite. At least it's my favorite right now.

I've been rocking Paul's Boutique by Beastie Boys during the commute a lot lately. It's definitely one of those overlooked albums that gained more recognition after time. A lot of that attention may be due to the success of Beck's Odelay, putting the spotlight on the Dust Brothers.

One thing that keeps popping in my head as I listen to this album is how it would be virtually impossible to make this album today. They used so many samples that it would be too cost probibitive to make or they probably wouldn't be able to get permission for half of them. Luckily they were able to get away with it when they did. And lucky for us, someone has done the grunt work for us and tracked down all the samples and references throughout the album:

www.moire.com/beastieboys/samples/

This album also reminds me of a quote from Beck from an interview on Pitchfork. He was commenting on the current sound of hip hop, which he felt was affected by how sampling how become too expensive for certain endeavors. That definitely seems to be the case with the latest Beastie's album. It sound anemic compared to previous works.

Of course now that I'm writing this I'm reminded of the jackass bowling alley DJ that blew me off when I suggested that Beck was hip hop. And of course that reminds me of the dumbass at Q101 that tried to tell me that Beastie Boys aren't hip hop.

On a completely different note, I really like the last two mixes I did a couple of weeks ago. Sunday Afternoon Series: Volume 7 is more laid back than my usual House music tastes, but it's a good spring/summer lemonade sippin' mix. Volume 8 is some straight up dirty robot funk. Definitely went diggin in the crates for that one and kind of surprised myself with what came out. Listen. Enjoy.

bootytronic.com/djs/tmm/

Most of my friends have been complaining about the temperature here in ChiTown for this so-called spring. And yes, it has been a little chilly here the past few weeks. But I have to say, it was actually sort of a relief for me since May and September are usually uncomfortable for me Monday thru Thursday. Why? Because unlike these complaining people who get to wear short sleeves and flip-flops to work, I gotta wear a suit. And walking to work in the sun is no joke, especially when it can get up to 80 degrees by 7:30 a.m. some days. And I hate starting the day sweaty.

I know you're saying, "Well, it's not our fault you pump out the BTU's and get hot when the rest of us are cold." True, but I still enjoyed the temperature we've had so far. I could have used a bit more sun.

We go biz casual next week. So I promise not to complain again until September.