In 12 years of public schooling we never studied any contemporary history.

We'll hit Dotonbori one night while we're in Osaka. One of my (silly) regrets from last time is from there when I ordered up some takoyaki despite being in a hurry for some reason. I ate the first one too fast, burned my mouth and didn't enjoy another bite. This time I will dedicate the appropriate amount f time!! Our…

It's fvck over there

I will be in Japan with the lovely Mrs. Funkhouser in one month. Our second trip. Our first was our honeymoon and now again ten years later. Shinjuku, down to Osaka and then back up to Ginza before heading home. We'll be there for the Sept Sumo tourney and plan to go to the Tokyo (video) Game Show. Plus a trip to the…

Unregistered commenting was great. it was fun to create some shill avatar every time for extra synergy.

I hope somebody got fired for that blunder.

Gave you one. Avocado has upvotes.

I'm a few days in over there and liking it so far.

It is. I just joined in the fun over there and so far so good. None of my AV Club comments came with me, but I'm still me!

I just want to say good luck. We're all counting on you.

Here's so you can get used to it:

Mrs. Funkhouse is coming too!

I did mean the new … I've seen the old ones and loved it. Just didn't seem like the revival was worth checking out despite initial excitement.

I recently joined in the fun at the Avocado and am enjoying it so far. Been in a couple nice conversations so far. The tone is similar despite the rules. It gives me peace to know there will still be a place to dick around and talk pop culture after Wednesday. See you there, CC.

Because this:

Lucky you … we watched the whole damn thing.

Is MST3K worth tuning in to? I'm torn about it.

Always recycle (games) … to the EXTREME!

The latest Keyboard Geniuses article indicates this week was its last until Kinja takeover. And it's a weekly column. So it's possible the Kinja Kountdown has begun in earnest. Gird your loins!

Brockmire with Hank Azaria and Amanda Peet. I think it was on IFC.