HIM from "The Powerpuff Girls."

Earlier this year, I wrote a post about how much I liked the Lobe, from the Warner Brothers animated series "Freakazoid."  I still ADORE the Lobe, but I have discovered a villain whom I actually (very slightly) prefer, from the cartoon series "The Powerpuff Girls."  (Although "Powerpuff Girls" is a cartoon that I would not enjoy nearly as much if it did not have said villain).  For me, this villain makes the series, although I don't dislike (most of) the other characters in "The Powerpuff Girls."  This villain is the embodiment of pure evil.  One can hardly bear to say his name.  We can only refer to this villain as...  HIM.

Arguably, I saved the best picture until last, but these are just a few of my favourite images of Him.
He appears in a few Powerpuff Girls episodes and so far I have watched hardly any that don't include Him/HIM.
A few reasons why he is so awesome and amazingly evil:
1.He has an echoing voice, which can go very high or low, both forms of which are equally hypnotizing and strangely beautiful.  The voice actor of this amazing character is Tom Kane.
2.His schemes to destroy the Powerpuff Girls concentrate mainly on psychological manipulation, separation and or humiliation.  Eventually they will also usually involve monsters controlled by HIM.
3.He can grow to many sizes and he has many forms, but the photographs above show his most common form.
4. When not bathing, he usually wears a pink neck frill, a pink tutu, long black boots, a purple shirt and a large black belt.  A totally awesome (and marvellously camp) outfit, if I say so myself.

If I continue to talk about how awesome Him is, I will never leave my computer and I will probably die of thirst unless someone else brings me a drink.  As I had to stop with the Lobe, I must stop here before I write anything else about the wonderful villain, Him.

A Blog Post on "The Fellowship of the Ring."

Before you read any further, understand that I give away spoilers/important plot points of "The Fellowship of the Ring."  If you have not read this book or watch the film on which it is based, I deeply advise you to read the book or watch the film first before you read this Blog Post, as the book is FANTASTIC and as far as I've heard, the film is astounding too.

Today, for the first time, I finished reading J.R.R Tolkein's "The Fellowship of the Ring," comprising the first two books of the six books in the "Lord of the Rings" series.
Having not seen any of the films and beforehand knowing very little of the plot-line, I was able to read the book as if I were discovering something new and I hope this has made me enjoy it all the more.  :D
However, in this Blog I would like to point out some of the disadvantages as well as advantages of this book.
Before I begin, understand that I LOVE THE "FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING" and that I intend to read the other books with great attention and gusto.  :D
Disadvantages about the Lord of the Rings:
1. There are very few female characters in the book and the only important ones are Arwen and Galadriel, who don't take part in any of the cool stuff that's going on.  I would have liked to see at least one female character on the quest to destroy the One Ring.
2. Some of the more important characters, particularly Pippin and Merry, did not seem to have a huge amount of depth and I could not gain a very good understanding of their personalities.  It may just have been me, but they felt a bit wooden (although I still love them dearly).
3. Even though the book is clearly more dark and scary than its prequel, "The Hobbit," I felt that the narrative was rather cuddly and soft.  The writer seemed to want to keep to pretty much the same writing style throughout the book and I don't know if it's just me, but during some of the scarier parts, especially during the journey to Rivendell, the tone was pretty neutral.  It's good, I guess, not to be scared, as I usually read books to enjoy them rather to be scared by them, but after reading books by China Mievelle and watching videos by Jason Steele, I'm probably not feeling all of the fear that J.R.R Tolkein originally intended.
4. Erm...  For now, I can't think of a number 4.  And to be honest, the three points up there are pretty trivial.
So...
Overall...
I'd rate the book 9 out of 10!!
Which is pretty big for me.
Here are a few select things I REALLY liked about this book (if I'd list them all I'd probably starve to death while typing on the computer if I did it all in one go.  ;) ).
1. Frodo.  I don't know what you think, but Frodo is SUCH a cool character!  He's unselfish, STRONG, brave and despite having a corruptive ring in his pocket or on a chain around his neck, he's generally clear headed.  He's been influenced a bit by Bilbo Baggins in his principles and his taste for adventure, but I think both hobbits are equally wonderful in their own ways.
2. BILBO BAGGINS DOESN'T DIE!  Before I realized that the Ring gave anyone who wore it extra years of life, I was SURE that Bilbo Baggins would have died in between Frodo's 33rd birthday and Frodo's 50th birthday.  Also, I was certain that Frodo would either discover Bilbo's grave/dead body on his journey, or he would be told of the news by Gandalf who was mysteriously delayed (BY A MISGUIDED LOONEY IN ISENGARD, as it turned out!).  But ho, when we get to Rivendell, BILBO BAGGINS IS ALIVE AND WELL AND HE'S WRITING HIS BOOK!!  I felt sooo happy I realized that I really WAS mad after all.  :)
3. The settings.  Though I haven't yet gone so far as to revise the maps in "The Fellowship of the Ring," I am truly in awe of the geography, settings and cultures that J.R.R Tolkein created.  Sure, a lot of it was based on old folklore and legends, but he would have had to map out all of the particular places and habitats in this book in his head, which, as he describes, make his world more real.  :)
4. The songs and poems.  I LOVE some of the stuff that the author has come up here.  Not only are some of the songs beautiful/entertaining, they make the characters and the world much more realistic.  Songs and poems are things of the real world which probably many fantasy/sci-fi authors miss in their writing, to the disadvantage of their works.  In particular, I love Bilbo Baggin's version of "Hey Diddle Diddle" and the dwarf farewell song which begins, "Farewell we call to hearth and hall!"
If anyone who happens to be reading my Blog has an opinion on the first book of the Lord of the Rings, please comment on what I have said, it'd be SO fun to have a discussion.  :D

P.S "She hardly believed her fiery eyes, For though it was day, to her surprise, they all went back to bed!"
P.P.S An important lesson that this book tells you is: BE CAREFUL WITH JEWELLERY.

Memories of Spy Mode on Omegle

How many times have you been on spy mode on Omegle?  I have to tell you, it can be seriously fun.  You can put up the most random stuff and watch people freak out before your very eyes (as long as they type what they're feeling, of course).

I've copied and pasted quite a few of the funny conversations I've witnessed on Omegle.  My spy mode questions/statements here make references to Pinky and the Brain, by the way.  These particular people did not/did not all know who Pinky and the Brain were, so it seems:

Question to discuss:
Pinky, are you pondering what I'm pondering?
Stranger 1: No

Question to discuss:
Pinky, are you pondering what I'm pondering?
Stranger 2: no
Stranger 1: YES
Stranger 1: TONIGHT
Stranger 1: WE WILL CONQUER THE WORLD
Stranger 1 has disconnected

You're now watching two strangers discuss your question!
Question to discuss:
Pinky, are you pondering what I'm pondering?
Stranger 2: What are you pondering though?
Stranger 2 has disconnected

Question to discuss:
Narf! Poit! Zort!
Stranger 2: ...okay.
Stranger 1: NERD!
Stranger 2: What's that stuff even mean?
Stranger 1: lol i dunno
Stranger 2: Oh, thanks for the help. Haha
Stranger 1: no problem !
Stranger 2: K bye! :)

Narf! Poit! Zort!
Stranger 1: cooooooool
Stranger 2: what is that?
Stranger 1: ill google it
Stranger 1: something nerdy though
Stranger 2: k
Stranger 2: apparently
Stranger 1: something from pinky and the braint
Stranger 1: brain*
Stranger 1 has disconnected

Question to discuss:

I think so Brain, but where are we going to find rubber pants our size?

Stranger 2: walmart

Stranger 1 has disconnected

And my especially favourite one:

Narf! Poit! Zort!
Stranger 1: i hate foreigners
Stranger 1 has disconnected

I hope he's not being serious. D8

Here are some posts associated with the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles:

BEWARE!!!

Even though I have starred this first post, it DOES have hideous language. Even with the stars, the meaning's STILL THERE, as Tim Minchin would say.

Would you rather have whipped cream pizzas with the ninja turtles or ten minutes' rapping with eminem on stage?

Stranger 2: F***ING

Stranger 2: NINJA TURTLES

Stranger 2: ARE YOU F***ING KIDDING ME?

Stranger 2: LEONARDO LEADS

Stranger 1: LOLOLOLOL.

Stranger 2: DONATELO DOES MACHINES

Stranger 2: RAPHAEL IS COOL BUT RUDE

Stranger 2: MICHELANGELO IS A PARTY DUDE

Stranger 1: Shredder.

Stranger 2: what

Stranger 2: f*** you son

Stranger 1: Cheese

Stranger 2: no no

Stranger 2: motherf****r

Stranger 2: you've already said that no no word

Stranger 1: On pizza

Stranger 2: This motherf***r's a spy!

Stranger 2: He ain't no ninja turtle!

Stranger 1: Lolol

Stranger 2: Get him Mikey!

Stranger 2: *pow*

Stranger 1: SHREDDER. SHREDDER

Stranger 2: Lights out, Shredder!

This one also has some language, but not heavy enough to star, in my humble opinion.

Question to discuss:

What are the differences between Michelangelo, Raphael, Leonardo and Donatello, aside from their bandanas, weapons and artworks?

Stranger 1: They have different personalitites?

Stranger 1: I don't really remember, I haven't watched it in like 4 years

Stranger 2: wait, when this artists lived there were no bandanas

Stranger 2: it's a trick !

Stranger 1: Lol it's referring to Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

Stranger 2: oh crap

Stranger 2 has disconnected

Question to discuss:

What are the differences between Michelangelo, Raphael, Leonardo and Donatello, aside from their bandanas, weapons and artworks?

Stranger 2: Their names.

Stranger 1: Entirely different people.

Stranger 2: Well thats pretty general.

Stranger 1: Yes.

Stranger 1: But it's a difference.

Stranger 2: a boring difference

Stranger 2 has disconnected

And one last post to make you smile (if you're a fan of Dimebag Darrell and never opposed Damageplan):

Question to discuss:

What would you do if Dimebag Darrell came back from the dead (having written some more guitar numbers while away)?

Stranger 1: would be awesome man

Stranger 2: I agree.

Stranger 1: id gonna smoke a nice bud with him

Stranger 2: I grew up with Pantera.

Stranger 1: so he can show me some of the new songs while getting stoned lol

Stranger 2: Haha.

Stranger 1: would be nice man :D

Stranger 2 has disconnected

OK, these guys have very different hobbies from me.  But still, you've got to say that post is quite sweet.  :D

Bye!!

Two words.  Stop Kony.

Dear Blog Reader,

What I want to know is...

Why is the Lobe SO COOL?

I kind of don't get why he's villain material, just because you're smart doesn't mean you necessarily want to take over the world.

Oh wait...

Anyhow, the Lobe appears in many of the episodes in the series Freakazoid and personally he's my favourite character in said series.  However superficial, here are some of the following reasons:

1.He's got an English accent (which somehow makes him more relatable for me).

2.I feel sorry for him when he's sad or feeling weak (his self esteem is not fantastic, he's quite weak, which somehow makes him likable).

3.Some of his evil schemes have been very clever.

4.He's into dancing and singing (sometimes).

5.He won't stand for Freakazoid's silliness.

6.He's quite classy (for example, he drinks tea and likes to eat and drink at posh restaurants).

7.He has a nice hat in Virtual Freak.

8.He makes balloon animals, including Diprotodon optatum.

Those are the main reasons!

Although I love Freakazoid as well...

Anyway, if anyone's reading this post, please explain to me,

Why is the Lobe so cool?

This post is dedicated to the wonderful and amazing William Wordsworth, who wrote some of my favourite poetry.
Some of my favourite lines from Wordsworth's poetry and which poems they are from:
"Five years have past; five summers, with the length/Of five long winters!"
"Once again I see/These hedge-rows, hardly hedge-rows, little lines/Of sportive wood run wild"
Both from Lines (Compoesed a few miles above Tintern Abbey, on revisiting the banks of the Wye during a tour.)
"Behold the Child among his new-born blesses,/A six year's Darling of a pigmy size!/See,where 'mid work of his own hand he lies,/Fretted by sallies of his mother's kisses/With light upon him from his father's eyes!"
From Ode: Intimations of Immortality from Recollections of Early Childhood.
"Perverse, self-willed to own and to disown,/Mere slave of them who never for thee prayed,/Still last to come where thou art wanted most!"
From To Sleep (Sonnet)
"Loving she is, and tractable, though wild;/And Innocence hath privilege in her/To dignify arch looks and laughing eyes;/And feats of cunning;"
From Characteristics of a Child Three Years Old
And, of course....
"I wandered lonely as a cloud/That floats on high o'er vales and hills"
And from the same poem (which is called I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud)
"A poet could not but be gay./In such a jocund company:/I gazed - and gazed - but little thought/What wealth the show to me had brought"

Bye for now!

Introduction

Hi Folks!
I've called myself Narf Um What Brain Lumford Somethingshire.  If you have any idea what this means or where it comes from, you'll probably be able to tell that I'm a massive "Pinky and the Brain" fan.  Massive.  MASSIVE.  For those who are unaware, Narf Um What Brain Lumford Somethingshire is the name that Brain, an animated genetically altered lab mouse from "Pinky and the Brain" gets called in the episode "Around the World in 80 Narfs."
Anyhow, I thought I'd create a blog to rant on randomly about what I've been doing lately and stuff I'm interested in.
So yes, I live in the UK and am doing A Levels.  In my spare time I watch "Pinky and the Brain", "Animaniacs," "Freakazoid," many other TV programmes and movies, go on the Internet to do random stuff, write, read fact books, listen to LOADS of different types of music and exercise (I'm not into sports but I enjoy trampolining, jugging and dog-walking.).
Here's a list of just a few things I enjoy doing/seeing/hearing/reading/whatever (other than PatB):
1. Igor Stravinsky's music
2. Philip Glass's music
3. Fairport Convention's music.
4. K T Tunstall's music.
5. Nickelback's music.
6. Nightwish's music.
7. Reading Biology stuff.
8. Reading History of Art stuf.
9. Reading History sutff.
10. Reading ICT stuff.
11. "Watership Down" by Richard Adams
12. Books by Elizabeth Laird.
13. Books by Rudyard Kipling.
14. William Wordsworth's poetry.
15. Dr Seuss's poetry
16. Doing art.
17. Fiona Matheson's art (Scottish artist)
18. Claude Monet's art
19. van Gogh's art
20. Rembrandt's art
21. Forrest Gump
22. The Big Bang Theory (TV series)
23. Anything narrated by David Attenborough
24. Poffertjes (Food from the Netherlands)
25. Papernoten (Also food from the Netherlands)
26. Pancakes
27. Coconut ice
28. Spinach (Random, but yes.  Especially warm.)
29. Bananas
30. Sweet Potatoes
So that's me in a nutshell (World domination, walnut shell?  World domination, walnut shell?).
If you are brave enough to read this blog, be prepared for random references to any of the things above (+ more stuff I'm interested in which will go over the heads of about 98% of the population, if not more.).
Goodbye, will talk soon!