They did make a point to mention how long Nikki has held the belt, on their way to the ring. So there's some potential storytelling reminder going on their. (Although, just as likely they'd mention it anyway.)

*Lesnar is losing way too much, the wwe monster just doesn't look like he has any teeth. After this biz w/ Undertaker is done, he needs to rack up some matches that count.

Ann Nocenti came up w/ a pretty good one recently, a lady who is manipulated by her f*ed up dad to despise him, but because her run was so hated she'll probably never be used. I think the preNu52 character Cupid was also was an interesting idea, playing up Ollie's womanizing.

yup!

more or less Count Vertigo I think.

There is an aspect to the acting that is kind of forgotten: anything outside the backstage taped promos are designed to be seen in a room filled with up to 30 thousand people. For events like Mania many more than that live. Physically broadcasting your intentions and emotions to that many people (even with giant…

I did some research on how the performance aspect evolved, and it seems to have come in mostly around 1900 (in the US). Prior to that, wrestling wasn't as organized. It was something guys did at the county fair to impress girls and/or win a cow. After a while, when circus/fairs/vaudeville got more structured they…

Is Fandango still around?

Maybe it has already been posted, but NPR's Radiolab did a great piece about the variable levels of reality in wrestling. Here's the link:
http://www.radiolab.org/sto…
listen to both parts, the talk about how long people have played w/ reality in their entertainment is really interesting. Can any of you recommend a good…

I always assumed it was inspired by some real event, so get cracking Southern true crime writers, your next best seller awaits!

10, 10 whole comments to get to a Simpsons reference. We're slipping people.

Okily dokily!

I didn't, just joining the talk here. Perhaps I sound defensive, if so, not intended. Actually, super proud to hear the hype these guys are getting.

I know these guys, some are friends of mine. This may be a comedy type act, but it is done by some really creative and savvy dudes. Also, they're playing their first gig at the venue I started, so while I'm biased, I think some hometown pride can be accepted. Wrote about them first, briefly, on the Simpsons blog I…

Yea, I don't think she got named until… the Tomaco episode? They refer to Poochie as her "embryonic" appearance in the commentary.

How man new characters were introduced after Manjula? I think Lindsey Nagel, and that might be about it. I know CBG hot a wife a few years a, but I don't track past S10.

Ditto, really bugs me about that scene.

Apu raging about banana bread is the standout gag imo:
" Oh hallelujah, our problems are solved. We have banana bread. // Yes, and what would I pay her with? Banana bread? Sorry, sorry, it's just that we haven't slept in days, and we're running out of money and … banana bread?! What the hell were you thinking?! Banana…

I'll counter with the image of him, head in the oven with the note "no funeral" taped to his back.
… Actually, maybe that's just pathetic, without the hilarity.

I love this movie, only seen it once, but it is so damn adorable.
I suppose there's a sort of envy in why I like it, I can admit coveting the showroom of goods presented.
Gilmore Girls owes Whit so so much.