Okay, I found this on the Yahoo! Buzz webpage (http://buzz.yahoo.com/buzzlog/92162?fp=1). Check it out:
“On Becoming a Jedi
This one’s for all you Star Wars nerds*. USA Today reported on an upcoming toy that “will let you test and hone your Jedi-like abilities.” What in the name of Jabba the Hutt does that mean? Well, according to the article, the Force Trainer “comes with a headset that uses brain waves to allow players to manipulate a sphere within a clear 10-inch-tall training tower.” The wireless headset will read the person’s brain activity “and the circuitry translates it to physical action.” It sounds like something from “The Onion,” but we assure it’s the real deal. This fall, you can pretend to be Yoda for about $100.”
Han Solo was the one part of Star Wars that I was always able to appreciate...
I once had a personal belief that the two things on Earth I was most incapable of understanding were football and Star Wars. For some reason, nothing about either ever computed in my brain no matter how long I watched and was regaled with talk of first downs, intergalactic battles, lines of scrimmage, Luke Skywalker’s lineage, etc. However, I
*I'm pretty sure Star Wars nerds includes this guy. If only I had his email, I could send him the link. Who am I kidding? He probably invented the damn toy.
find myself on this Saturday morning counting minutes until the Steelers’ playoff game tomorrow afternoon, so maybe there’s a chance for me to become a Jedi warrior yet. Regardless, any toy that allows you to move things with your mind is something I must own. I mean, are we seriously in the realm of being able to move things with our minds? Thank god someone’s finally using all the scientific knowledge we’ve amassed for something truly cool. I’ll take this over a new use for my cell phone any day.
Speaking of football, I imagine there’ll have to be all new rules if The Force becomes widely available. Better enjoy the game while we can…
I tried to think of something clever or funny to say but all I keep thinking is “oh god what if it actually works? What if Star Wars tattoo guy learns how to move stuff with his mind?”
That’s a whole dimension I hadn’t even considered. I mean, I pictured myself using the Force and that would be awesome. But, Star Wars tattoo guy using the Force? Who knows what kind of havoc he’d wreak. (I almost wrote “reek” by accident. Talk about a Freudian slip.)
By the way, do you ever feel like I write this blog just for you, my one faithful commenter? ; )
Just because I’m the only commenter doesn’t mean I’m the only reader.
Besides, you blog for yourself. But if you blog in a way that gets you lots o’ fame and a book deal, that’s not too shabby either.
That Joe the Plumber: War Correspondent thing you mentioned on my blog… oh yeah, I saw that, and it reminded me of Lewis Black’s old routine when he’s talking about how the headlines are out of cartoons… and he says “Arnold Schwarzenegger is the governor of California, and I have not done acid.” I think that quote applies here. This Joe thing lines right up with the porn industry asking for a government bailout.
Just passing by.Btw, your website have great content!
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Count me in among your readers. I just found your blog and I enjoy your writing style.
I did like the Star Wars movies though although I wouldn’t consider myself a die hard fan. I draw the line at Star Wars trivia and assorted paraphernalia. That goes double for a $100 toy. If people start moving things with their minds however I may just have to buy.