New Arrested Development review up

It's been a month since my last review, thanks to a number of 1500-2000 word essays I had to write (which sometimes proved difficult as I hadn't done the course readings), but I've finally managed to get another review for the brilliant Arrested Development.

Have a read of it here.

UCB ASSSSCAT

It's past midnight, and I've just finished watching this recording of ASSSSCAT for what may be the millionth time. The Upright Citizens Brigade is an Improv comedy troupe founded in NYC in 1990, and they are a hilarious bunch of talented performers. If you've got a few minutes (actually, 43 minutes) I would recommend watching this, and then afterwards, with your spare change ($2000), head to NYC (or LA) and catch a live performance at the UCB theatre - as I will be doing in a few weeks' time.

Yes, that is Amy Poehler in the video, and a bunch of other well known SNL alumni.

The headline I would've gone with is...

By far the best headline ever to be invented. Leslie is just full of great ideas. Here's another favourite:

Cut the crapsule!

Pictures courtesy of Beth

Arrested Development Review - Season 1, Episode 1 'Pilot'

Hooray, another published piece of work! This time, a review for one of the funniest TV comedies ever to have aired, Arrested Development. Creator Mitch Hurwitz recently confirmed that he's developing a limited run fourth series (as a lead in to a full feature) due for an early 2013 release, so if you haven't yet caught on to the AD bug, it's never too late to start.

Read my review for the 'Pilot' episode here, and purchase the entire three seasons at your nearest DVD retailer. No, don't borrow it. BUY IT. It is definitely worth your money.

First published article, yay!

I recently wrote a personal essay for a uni assignment, and I reworked it, and now it's published! Gather all your friends, and read it here! Optimal reading amusement will be achieved by putting on glasses and eating yellow skittles. You can also follow the hilarious writer and creator of Bon Vivant, Ben Vernel on twitter here.

Take that, physiotherapy! I'm already enjoying my newfound calling in writing.

I'm Ron fucking Swanson

I'm currently eating my way through the first three seasons of Parks and Recreation (again), and Ron Swanson is one of the greatest TV characters in all of history. Behold, the 'Swanson Pyramid of Greatness', a "perfectly calibrated recipe for maximum personal achievement".

Favourite categories:

• Frankness: Cut the B.S.
• Capitalism: God's way of determining who is rich, and who is poor.
• Crying: Acceptable at funerals and at the Grand Canyon. 
• Stillness: Don't waste energy moving unless necessary.
• Handshakes: Firm. Dry. Solid. 3 seconds.
• Skim milk: Avoid it.

Nick Offerman as Ron Swanson is stand out hilarious (as is the rest of the cast and show). I highly recommend watching 2.02 'The Stakeout'. It also wouldn't hurt to visit this website.