I was less than excited about Iron Chef America, and getting a bit annoyed with the constant ads and sudden removal of my Good Eats 11:30 bedtime episode, until I saw that Alton Brown, himself, would be the host. I hope he takes a big bite out of a pepper to start the show, or it just wouldn't be the same. Now I have to watch to cheer on my Georgia boy (even if he isn't competing).

PS - I just noticed this line of the article: "Runners also relay information, and Brown has a PowerPoint presentation on his laptop about some of the more exotic pantry ingredients the chefs employed." That's why I like him, he's a true nerd.

(link courtesy of FARK)

I think everyone from Auburn High School will join me in a collective "WTF?" Erica Hurwitz is marrying Rusty Jones, of all people. Were they even friends in high school? I'd be more convinced if I could find a photo of them together. Craziness.

PS - did they go to senior prom together? For some reason that rings a bell.....

(props to Laura for sending me the link)

Uh oh... Spring celebration sparks riot-- in Iowa, no less. Surely Iowa City is above this nonsense in Ames... right? I'm not going to live near the stadium, just to be safe.

Interesting - 100 Greatest Movie Characters. I can think of a few that deserve to be on there more than some of the nominees... The guys from Office Space leap to mind. You can cut to the chase and see the entire list, but I like that they picked out the defining moment for each character.

(link courtesy of j-walk)