I'm seriously considering using WordPress to create the Scary-Crayon blog (which will be its own section, replacing the Site Talk block on the main page).

And I don't plan on having the blog ready for it, but the layout update should go up this weekend/early next week. I'm also thinking of using an embedded frame for the main and section archive pages, similar to what Matt recently did on X-Entertainment. That wouldn't be for the current layout mod, but it's a possibility for the future. It would definitely streamline things.

The freaknerds have left. Less than an hour to go.

THE FREAKNERDS ARE CURRENTLY MAKING ME WANT TO SHOOT MYSELF IN THE HEAD.

Another thing that pisses me off about them is that, for all of their freaknerdishness, the dork-trivia authoritative mien they exude, and the obvious fact that they have no lives outside of their geeky media pursuits, they really know jack shit about what they're talking about. (more...)

(Pssst... he's not fucking into you.) (more...)

NEW ARTICLE!!! As promised, Scary-Crayon presents... He's Not Fucking Into You. Also, as noted in the Site Talk block (which has also been updated), this article is more/less what the updated layout will look like, so enjoy and get used to it. Whenever I get around to updating the main and archive pages, you'll have it to look at, along with a few more hand-drawn pieces for decoration and whatnot. I'm really pleased with how it's turning out.

Anyway, I hope y'all enjoy the new article -- especially you ladies out there. Comment or send an e-mail and let me know what you think of the advice therein! It's better than any of Oprah's bullshit, that's for sure.

Ja ne, minna-san!

Only about an hour left before I skip out of here and embark on the long journey back via public transportation! Hurrah!

SO. Freaknerds. I figure the term is new to many of you out there, so I'll explain. Obviously, the term is a combination of the words "freak" and "nerd" -- and it's tempting to call them simply one or the other. They are very much like nerds of the Revenge of the Nerds variety -- loud, obnoxious, always cracking jokes in reference to something nerdy and never ever shutting up. That latter one is probably the main thing that keeps me out of their ranks, other than the fact that I actually put a modicum of effort into my appearance (and shower regularly). I hear their conversations loud and clear from my desk, and I get many of their references (including many of the Star Wars and Star Trek ones, though I'm not familiar with either franchise in a primary sense). But I'm not always talking. (more...)