His monotone recitation of unsayable DeLillo-isms drove her into a frenzy of indifference.

I love how he took his stalker out to dinner when he was filming that Salvador Dali biopic, and just talked to her about how lonely he was until she asked to leave.

I love how he took his stalker out to dinner when he was filming that Salvador Dali biopic, and just talked to her about how lonely he was until she asked to leave.

I got briefly obsessed with Robert Pattinson tumblrs, the guy has more contempt for Twilight and his career than anyone:

I got briefly obsessed with Robert Pattinson tumblrs, the guy has more contempt for Twilight and his career than anyone:

I saw Cosmopolis with a raving RPattz fangirl - probably the highest attrition rate of any movie I've ever been to. 30+ people left out of around 40.

I saw Cosmopolis with a raving RPattz fangirl - probably the highest attrition rate of any movie I've ever been to. 30+ people left out of around 40.

I found an album of whale song that was in the "various artists" part of the CD racks.

I found an album of whale song that was in the "various artists" part of the CD racks.

It was exactly how I'd expected the opening ceremony to go, the whole thing was incredibly reminiscent of the cringeworthy antics at the Beijing handover. Neon double decker buses! Umbrellas! Interpretive dance! Cool Britannia!

It was exactly how I'd expected the opening ceremony to go, the whole thing was incredibly reminiscent of the cringeworthy antics at the Beijing handover. Neon double decker buses! Umbrellas! Interpretive dance! Cool Britannia!

Most people seem to be grateful to the closing ceremony for popping that weird joy bubble that's enclosed most of the country and letting us get back to being cynical again.

Most people seem to be grateful to the closing ceremony for popping that weird joy bubble that's enclosed most of the country and letting us get back to being cynical again.

I've really enjoyed your daily updates on these recaps. It's been an amazing two weeks.

I've really enjoyed your daily updates on these recaps. It's been an amazing two weeks.

I actually don't mind Bolt's arrogance compared to some of the other athletes. It comes across more like absolute certainty. That doesn't mean it wouldn't be hilarious if he lost, but he seems to be dominating without even trying that hard, so it's hard to imagine anyone else crossing that line first.

I actually don't mind Bolt's arrogance compared to some of the other athletes. It comes across more like absolute certainty. That doesn't mean it wouldn't be hilarious if he lost, but he seems to be dominating without even trying that hard, so it's hard to imagine anyone else crossing that line first.

I loved the horse dancing, particularly the BBC commentary.

I loved the horse dancing, particularly the BBC commentary.

Yup, the first song in the opening section was Surf Solar by the Fuck Buttons.