Happy Anniversary (you know who you are)

What a joy it was today that Francesco Marciuliano honored us Cloverfield fans with this comic on the one year anniversary of the film's release on 1-18-08!

I know you all remember, this past Easter, Tom Wilson bid homage to our fine, dear, Mr. Grumpypants; the very same time Easter Eggs on the DVD lead us to believe the creature may be of extraterrestrial origins.









Also, in today's Funny's, Tom decided to show his dedication to J.J. by slipping in a very subtle piece:

Slusho! Slusho! Everywhere! (But, not a drop to drink)

While the face is recognizable ... The "Drink" is known only to die-hard Abrams fans.





Slusho! has been around since its first appearance on an episode of Alias in 2004 and is still growing in popularity!


A second siting of the frozen soft drink was seen during the trailer of Abrams' "mystery movie", worn by the brother of the lead protagonist, which spawned a nation-wide spread of T-Shirts, Laptops and Caps.

Televised "Heroes" fans may also remember seeing the drink referenced quite a few times.

Now, "word on the street" confirms that MTV obtained an interview with Abrams which claims Slusho! will make a brief appearance in his new Star Trek movie:

MTV: I couldn't help but notice the Slusho! reference from "Cloverfield" in the bar scene where Kirk first meets Uhura. Will we see other J.J.-isms peppered throughout the film?

J.J. Abrams: No. That was sort of the only one, and it was just sort of a goof.

"Live long and prosper."

Anatomy of a Monster!

Wow! Had this package been left unattended on my doorstep while I was at work, I think someone would have had themselves a very odd Christmas!

This season, as I battle a retail career during a commercialized recession; a midlife understanding of my mortality; and my many thanks that my little sister pulled though brain surgery (literally), I can go peacefully to my deathbed knowing full well that I still desire "things."


















While one can hardly notice my set of "Horrified B-Movie Victims" propping the damn thing up, (or the grill outside the back door - this thing's HUGE!) ... or the $118.08 I paid for this "piece of plastic," it is still a week's worth of groceries, a moderate vehicle repair, or a single medical co-pay ... Am I not the only one glued to material objects?

Huddled in the corner of my self conscious, the battle for creativity is fought ultimately by reality.

Do I sell myself out for just another old man's crusade?
Or, do I surround myself with things that just make me happy?




















RAWR!!!

TOY: My Cloverfield Confirmation!

My HASBRO Catalog arrived in the mail today!

(Only a few more months until the toy arrives--My online confirmation continues to say it will be shipped Sept. 30th)

"Product shown in fantasy situation" ... ?!?!
And, all this time, I thought it was real!

BTW - My final cost for the action figure after tax and shipping: $118.08

MISSING

I'm just looking out for Cloverfield 2







That is all.


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Ziggy's Easter Surprise!

This comic appeared in today's Sunday Paper.
3-23-08

On his way to Easter Sunday Service, Ziggy is stopped for directions:



















It seems odd that Tom Wilson would create this image after Cloverfield has finally left the theaters. What is he telling American audiences?

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