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Watch That First Step, It's A Doozy!

By Joanna Robinson | Posted Under Pajiba Love | Comments (24)

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Happy Groundhog Day, y’all! You guys know that face up in the header photo, right? Stephen? Stephen Tobolowsky? He’s only one of my favorite character actors. He’s played Ned Ryerson (of the needle nose), Werner Brandes (he of the passport voice) and Sammy Jankis (remember?). Well, if you don’t know his work, you sure as heckfire should. You also want to click on this link and learn 12 new tasty facts about the film “Groundhog Day.” Am I right or am I right? Right? Right! (Buzzfeed)

All right my little otter pops and eskimo pies, please exercise caution when shoveling those walks, I would hate for your little tickers to give out. Slate has some tips. (Slate)

Best avoid the shoveling altogether, no? Hunker down, heat up some soup while jM and I challenge you to a game of “Arrested Development” Clue. (Pleated Jean)

Not your thing? How about this Ferris Bueller board game? If it’s not already a rule that you have to shout out “I’M THE SAUSAGE KING OF CHICAGO” when you win, I’m making it one. (Maxim Dalton)

Having never been part of the traditional office rat race, I fear I have missed out on a lot of important things like water cooler chats, Secret Santas and the unintentional hilarity of sexual harassment training. (The Hairpin)

See, in an attempt to avoid racing those rats, I was a book slave for many many years. That’s why these images of cringe-inducing book displays hurt me more than they hurt you. (Next Round)

But just when I’ve zipped up my cranky pants and am ready to bemoan the state of today’s illiterate youth, I see a story like this one of young Egyptian citizens rallying around the Alexandria Library to protect it from the mob of protesters. It makes my cranky pants fall right to the floor. (NY Books)

WHOA, looks like it’s West Virginia that’s for lovers. Mountain Mamas indeed. (Animal New York)

Okay, how strong is your stomach? Pretty strong? If so, and you can endure some guh-narly blister/burn shots, this is the COOLEST FRICKING THING I’VE SEEN IN THE LAST TEN MINUTES. No seriously, it’s science and it’s cool. Did my caps not convince you, TK? Then I have two words: “skin gun.” (Youtube)

Hey you Pajibans with wee little Rembrandts and Picassos at home, check out these ridiculously cool artistic renderings of children’s sketches. (Pxleyes)

Because I know you fire dumplings like to make food on snow days, here’s a splendid little recipe blog for the everyday chef. (Our Everyday Dinners)

Here’s an awesome website where anyone can posts goods and services they would offer for $5. What would you Pajibans do for $5? No, on second thought, don’t answer that, you adorable sickos. (Fiverr)

The magnificent Joshua Horowitz, my new favorite interviewer (he’s the one who had the Harry Potter kids try an American accent and made Ryan Gosling read from the “Fuck Yeah, Ryan Gosling!” tumblr) asked a smattering of actors what The Sundance Film Festival means to them. Come for the James Franco groin kicks, stay for the Stanley Tucci/Jeremy Irons homoeroticism.

I’m ending the P. Love today on a more serious note and asking you to please check out this 19-year-old kid from Iowa giving an impassioned yet measured speech about growing up with same-sex parents to the Iowa House of Reps, in response to Resolution 6 (which would end civil unions for same-sex couples). [h/t canaux and Zach Wahls for Congress!]

Joanna Robinson wants to know if you’re following her on Twitter yet. She would especially like all the kinky ladies of West Virginia to drop her a line. Follow her @quityourJRob or email her here: godtopuswept@gmail.com









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Comments

Oooh lookit the shiny new...top bit of the page....

Posted by: Nadine at February 2, 2011 1:13 PM

I'm sure not many people here watch it, but Tobolowsky is KILLING it in his character arc on Californication as a sleazeball movie producer. That show has gotten so dark lately, he's providing some much needed levity. I don't know why they don't use him more on Glee; maybe he's too subtle for Ryan Murphy.

Posted by: Ian at February 2, 2011 1:17 PM

Seriously, what else are you gonna do in West Virginia?

Posted by: dahlia6 at February 2, 2011 1:19 PM

Pajiba Love drinking game (as transcribed from Godtopus touched acolyte):

Take a shot for every "love spackle" and "wench". Take two shots every joke made about not watching sports or denial of any knowledge of anything comics/superheroes. Down your drink for every mention of a "word cloud".

The acolyte says that Godtopus says " I'd add that you must take a shot for every time a link doesn't really have an accurate description, but then every game would end the same: death"

Posted by: Paleolithchick at February 2, 2011 1:24 PM

Is it wrong to find contact between James Franco's foot and a man's crotch *extremely* erotic?

Posted by: punket at February 2, 2011 1:24 PM

Hairpin is my new favorite. The link for previouis entries takes you to "Women Laughing Eating Salad Alone". Oddly specific, oddly hysterical.

Hmm, I dated a guy from West Virginia... is it considered kinky if you have to have nipple tweaking to get off? What if it has to be a midget?

Posted by: Patty O'Green at February 2, 2011 1:24 PM

Those re-imaginings of kids drawings are SO COOL!

Posted by: Julie at February 2, 2011 1:28 PM

I just hate it when I stand on a table at work and a co-worker stares up my skirt. Sexual my-assment, indeed!

Posted by: Pinky McLadybits at February 2, 2011 1:29 PM

Awww, maaaan Paleolithcick, that means no drinking today. I had my rum all ready! This game sucks!

Posted by: coveredinbees at February 2, 2011 1:29 PM

Your shins are enough for me, Pinky.

Wait, what?

Posted by: Ian at February 2, 2011 1:33 PM

I didn't think it was possible to love Stanley Tucci more than I already did, but then he goes and does eskimo kisses with Jeremy Irons and my heart grows another 3 sizes.

Also, the speech from the college student was truly eloquent and moving. Thank you for including it.

Posted by: nosio at February 2, 2011 1:41 PM

I have something in my eyes. Both of them.

Posted by: Anna von Beav at February 2, 2011 1:45 PM

Just a couple hints for first timers when it comes to preparing a batch of otter pops. Peel the otters before putting them in the freezer, and if you can't afford, or don't have the room for, a proper otter pop rack in your freezer, a couple sheets of wax paper (one on the floor of the freezer, the other wrapped around the O-pops in an over/under fashion), helps to keep them separated while they set up.

Posted by: Groundloop at February 2, 2011 1:46 PM

Otter pops and eskimo pies are my favorite pet names to date. You are KILLING IT with the Pajiba Love, my friend.

Posted by: staceygarrett at February 2, 2011 1:50 PM

Ah, the memories ...

When the dot-commie founders of NettyCo (I'll call them) discovered that they could get personally sued over the sexy-harrassy thing, the company parties suddenly got a lot less interesting. Then came the training.

I heard about a session where after the too-sincere intro, one wag asked: "Will there be hands-on demonstrations?" Yep, "Heard about." Clearly, I was in the wrong group.

Posted by: BierceAmbrose at February 2, 2011 1:54 PM

Wow...you mean gay couples can raise smart, articulate, decent people? Well I'll be damned. And here I thought they only bred fire-breathing demons from hell! Someone's been lying to me.

Posted by: Joker at February 2, 2011 2:01 PM

I don't follow you on Twitter.

But I don't use Twitter.

But you did ask a direct question.

Posted by: Jay at February 2, 2011 2:33 PM

That Zach Walls speech is the best thing I've seen all day.

If not for Congress, Zach Walls for Hollywood??

Posted by: grace b at February 2, 2011 2:53 PM

That Zach Wahls is an astounding young man and he deserves to go far.

Rather depressingly I had to explain to someone last week, that Elton John and his partner raising a child does not mean the child will have to grow up gay as well. When they had problems understanding that the sexuality of the parents does not affect the sexuality of the child, I pointed out that it's pretty well documented that Elton's Mum and Dad were both heterosexual. You could almost hear the penny drop...

By the way, if I had a Twitter account, I would definitely follow you Joanna. But I don't, so I can't. You'll just have to settle for the occasional bit of gushing in the comments section instead.

Posted by: Simon at February 2, 2011 3:13 PM

Your shins are enough for me, Pinky.
Wait, what?
Posted by: Ian at February 2, 2011 1:33 PM

....Thanks...?

Posted by: Pinky McLadybits at February 2, 2011 3:33 PM

Zach Wahls kind of looks like Henry Cavill...

Posted by: Parker at February 2, 2011 4:11 PM

I haven't really clicked on any PL links for the past few weeks, nothing really tickled my fancy. But today was awesome, good from beginning to choked up end. Zach Wahls for president.

Posted by: Austin at February 2, 2011 4:35 PM

I love Josh Horowitz. He also asked Keanu about the Sad Keanu meme and made Kristen Stewart flip the fuck out by asking her about her lesbian following. Fun times! He's the only reason why MTV should still be allowed to exist.

Posted by: Mint Jane at February 2, 2011 6:35 PM

Following on Twitter, Joanna.

Posted by: JapJay at February 3, 2011 12:42 AM