Random Thoughts: I Need a Better Hammer

Accursed writer's block! Let's do this. Don't mind the smell, and if you have no idea what something is, Google is your friend.

First, the governor of New York resigns because he's accused of being a customer of a prostitution ring. Next, his replacement admits he and his wife have had extramarital affairs, and after that, he admits to using drugs when he was younger. My initial reaction: Guess California isn't the only place where this happens.

One thing I have to say about David Patterson: He's honest. How many politicians will admit the bad things they've done? Guess he didn't want to end up like his predecessor, who was still vague about his bad stuff to the end.

Some university courses have been using the Harry Potter series in their curriculum. Take that, Laura Mallory!

For those in the Harry Potter fandom, there's been a lawsuit involving a fan wanting to publish the content of his web site and J.K. Rowling and Warner Bros., who oppose such a book. The fan, Steven Vander Ark of the Harry Potter Lexicon, claims that a victory for his side will protect the rights of fans to create works based on someone else's work. Um, so this means we'll be able to write fan fiction and fan art and profit from it, Stevie? Gee wow geewilikers! Oh wait, that wouldn't be fair to the authors who worked hard to create their worlds, and some of them actually don't mind us creating our takes on their worlds. Get a brain transplant, man.

Still on the previous issue, I'm stunned some people support Vander Ark, saying it's a David vs. Voldemort fight. To those who do, let me ask you this: How would you feel if someone wanted to publish a book that isn't a prediction or commentary on your world that's based on your work without your permission? Wouldn't like it?

To the judge who has to preside over that lawsuit: Have fun.

To anyone who wants to dub an anime and broadcast it on TV: Refer to Cardcaptors and 4Kids's dub of One Piece. Do any of that, and you will be shot.

A few humble requests for Pokemon: Get the old cast back if you can. New Ash makes me want to scream, and I don't care what the new VA says on her MySpace. Veronica Taylor will always be Ash to me. Second, Team Rocket's still after Pikachu? Give them something else to do. Third, let Ash's hormones out a little. Kid's gotta be old enough to notice girls by now. Lastly, let Ash win one major tournament. From the game, that is. I still don't count the Orange League.

I'm still waiting for the day a children's card game will be taken seriously as a sport. I know, I'm sad that way.

Jamie Lynn Spears may be engaged. I hope her marriage works out better than her sister's. Well, that and she keeps her hair.

Lindsay Lohan's mom and sister are getting their own reality show, last time I checked. Great, guess Mom thought one messed up kid wasn't enough.

I still have my fingers crossed that Miley Cyrus will not be screwed up. Ditto for Abigail Breslin and Dakota and Elle Fanning. Heck, I'm crossing my fingers for all young actors.

When I think about it, I find it refreshing not to find any news about my favorite actress.

People talk a lot about gun control. I'm in favor of stupidity control.

Advice to parents who tell their kids that they did something wrong, that they're not reliable, that they can't do simple things, etc.: Don't be surprised if they screw up more, and if they start giving you strange looks, pray they yell at you instead of punch you, and keep them away from any firearms or sharp objects. Come to think of it, if you keep telling your kids that they can't do simple things, why do you keep asking them?

Anyone amused at the mixed message sports is giving us? You know, steroids and other enhancement drugs bad, beer good?

John McCain's the Republican presidential candidate. That's nice, but it would've been better when his opponent was Dubya.

It's going to be fun if Clinton and Obama make up after the Democratic presidential nominee is chosen.

Anyone who says they don't mind losing is a liar.

Forget the hammer. I need a drill. Or a laser.