Disagree, but only because of Bob Hoskins as Smee. I did not rhyme that on purpose.

Disagree, but only because of Bob Hoskins as Smee. I did not rhyme that on purpose.

The Burbs is awesome. It is still my go-to lazy Sunday afternoon movie.

The Burbs is awesome. It is still my go-to lazy Sunday afternoon movie.

Most recent Amazon review for the LOL Rollover Pig:

Most recent Amazon review for the LOL Rollover Pig:

End of conversation.

I see where you are coming from, although I suppose everyone's experience was different.

Oh, I'm sorry. Perhaps I should let you encounter kittens and grandmas so as not to upset you.

In Cleveland, I'm a model!

And how Mr. Weir just says to Mrs. Weir, "I guess he really wanted that video game" as Sam is hugging them and crying. Shit. I can't even type out a brief description without tearing up.

"So I wake up this morning, and guess what is sitting at the end of my bed?""A turd?"
"Yes, Bill. A turd.""EW. GROSS!"

The ending of The Garage Door when the Weirs surprise Sam with the Atari? Gets me every time. Actually, that whole episode does.

I love that part, too. Such a small touch, but hugely poignant, as you mentioned.

Interestingly (Or maybe not!), I have found that the people who do not like "Freaks and Geeks" tend to be very outgoing/assertive types and did not really go through an extended painfully awkward/transitional phase. One person said that the awkwardness on the show seemed really forced and unrealistic (Yet this person…

Yes to regular coverage!

Max Fischer 
Michael Bolton (From Office Space! Not the irl singer guy)
Bill Haverchuck
Frank Drebin
Ash Williams, obviously

I only ever got a form letter, you lucky bastard. As a reclusive, pop culture obsessed little kid, I spent a creepy amount of time writing letters to my favorite celebrities and artists. My favorite response was from Leslie Nielsen - he mailed a photo postcard that was autographed on the front and took the time to…

Yeah, doesn't she know Sasha Grey retired, like, a few months ago?

I feel lame submitting a simple "Dude, that is totally how I feel about Portland" comment, but your second paragraph summed up my feelings about it so perfectly that I am submitting said lame comment anyway. I can't believe I had been missing out for 26 years. Portland is my favorite place.