Comments on: 6 Things I Like That You Probably Don’t http://www.joerybicki.com/2007/01/23/6-things-i-like-that-you-probably-dont/ writing, music, videogames, and other flights of whimsy Fri, 18 Nov 2011 10:39:27 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Pugs http://www.joerybicki.com/2007/01/23/6-things-i-like-that-you-probably-dont/#comment-15 Pugs Thu, 29 Jan 2009 14:48:41 +0000 http://www.joerybicki.com/?p=22#comment-15 Here's my list: 1 The smell of skunk. I know that makes me sound like a sick weirdo, but I actually like the smell of skunk. Not that I'm saying I would ever want to be sprayed by a skunk, but whenever I'm driving somewhere in the summertime and I catch a whiff, it's pretty spectacular. 2 Robocop. Simultaneously championed and derided by the mainstream media, this is one of my all-time favorite films. On the surface it could easily be dismissed as a overly violent action film with a stupid title, but it's really so much more than that. In reality, Robocop is the story of a man struggling to come to terms with the loss of himself and his family. Crucifixion; resurrection; and the confrontation of his creator makes this a modern day Frankenstien as told through the lens of a scathing social satire on the Regan 80's and crass consumerism. HIGHLY AWESOME. 3. Adam Ant. Here's a guy who was WAY ahead of his time. 2 drummers; horn section; leather pants; puffy shirts and songs about Pirates (Jolly Roger) Bondage (Beat My Guest) and getting naked (Strip). Anyone who raps while wearing knight's armor must know something the rest of us don't. Do yourself a favor and get Kings of the Wild Frontier and Prince Charming. 4. Fox News. Ok, that was a joke. Not only do I hate Fox News, but my dog hates it too. Bill O'Reilley is a pig. 5. Push-ups. Such a simple and effective exercise, push-ups strengthen your pecs, shoulders, triceps and core. Not many people take the time to bust out a few sets of push-ups and that's a real shame. With a myriad of different hand and foot positions, it's easy to keep it interesting. The best part- no equipment needed! 6. Mini Discs. Call me bitter, but I'm still pissed the Mini Disc went the way of the Dodo Bird. Compact and encased in protective plastic, the Mini Disc was a better technology than the CD. You had the ability to re-write as many times as you liked and edit track / album names. They didn't skip nearly as much as CD's and they never scratched. Yes I had a portable MD player. Yes I had a console MD player, and YES, I even had an in-dash car stereo MD player. I went all-in with my chips on that horrific Sony blunder. Thanks a lot. Here’s my list:

1 The smell of skunk. I know that makes me sound like a sick weirdo, but I actually like the smell of skunk. Not that I’m saying I would ever want to be sprayed by a skunk, but whenever I’m driving somewhere in the summertime and I catch a whiff, it’s pretty spectacular.

2 Robocop. Simultaneously championed and derided by the mainstream media, this is one of my all-time favorite films. On the surface it could easily be dismissed as a overly violent action film with a stupid title, but it’s really so much more than that. In reality, Robocop is the story of a man struggling to come to terms with the loss of himself and his family. Crucifixion; resurrection; and the confrontation of his creator makes this a modern day Frankenstien as told through the lens of a scathing social satire on the Regan 80′s and crass consumerism. HIGHLY AWESOME.

3. Adam Ant. Here’s a guy who was WAY ahead of his time. 2 drummers; horn section; leather pants; puffy shirts and songs about Pirates (Jolly Roger) Bondage (Beat My Guest) and getting naked (Strip). Anyone who raps while wearing knight’s armor must know something the rest of us don’t. Do yourself a favor and get Kings of the Wild Frontier and Prince Charming.

4. Fox News. Ok, that was a joke. Not only do I hate Fox News, but my dog hates it too. Bill O’Reilley is a pig.

5. Push-ups. Such a simple and effective exercise, push-ups strengthen your pecs, shoulders, triceps and core. Not many people take the time to bust out a few sets of push-ups and that’s a real shame. With a myriad of different hand and foot positions, it’s easy to keep it interesting. The best part- no equipment needed!

6. Mini Discs. Call me bitter, but I’m still pissed the Mini Disc went the way of the Dodo Bird. Compact and encased in protective plastic, the Mini Disc was a better technology than the CD. You had the ability to re-write as many times as you liked and edit track / album names. They didn’t skip nearly as much as CD’s and they never scratched. Yes I had a portable MD player. Yes I had a console MD player, and YES, I even had an in-dash car stereo MD player. I went all-in with my chips on that horrific Sony blunder. Thanks a lot.

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