In an article from popular gaming Magazine GAME INFORMER , a reader and avid David Lynch fan writes in response to a poll in August issue concerning the best Television shows that would make the coolest video games:

"Twin peaks would make an amazing video game. Sure, We've already got Alan Wake and Deadly Premonition, but those are only inspired by Twin Peaks. How about an old-school point-and-click adventure game where you play as Special Agent Dale Cooper while trying to figure out who killed Laura Palmer? that would be a day-one purchase for me! - Lilikka Philandros"

After watching everything from Lynch's Blue Velvet and Inland Empire to Dumbland, Rabbits, visiting his truly unique website DavidLynch.com, paired with his dabbling in very entertaining Youtube weather reports and cameos as the bartender on the Cleaveland Show, It is entirely possible that the gaming world is ready for a David Lynch directed adventure. Being a fan myself, I can honestly say I would be right beside this GI reader in line- waiting to get my hands on a game of this potentially unparalleled uniqueness.


Thanks for swinging by,
TJPARSONS

TOAST punches MILK in the JUNK T-SHIRT

So TOAST punched MILK in the JUNK. But what does it mean when a sadist piece of Toast punches milk in the Junk? Well use it how you want to use it: who are we to judge. Just don't ask us what it means. You might as well ask "What does I love lamp mean?", "What is Rick Rolling?", or "Why a 'flying' spaghetti monster?".

We asked TJPARSONS what it meant and without batting an eye he said "Its a metaphor for the current state of world", then added he was working on some "gluten free catchphrases to promote Humor Awareness". Sometimes it's really hard to tell about that guy whether he is serious or not. One thing for sure many things are open to interpretation, and in this day and age it seems we need smiles more and more exponentially to counteract some of the stupid epidemic on a global level. So tag your friends with a link to the toast. If you feel like it add your own meaning or interpretation when you pass it along to add to the mystery and folklore. Then check out Songify one of the more fun apps to play with that has come out.

Imagine my surprise when I was starting to do some Motion Tracking experiments and pulled out some lighting rigs, deflectors and diffusers from storage only to find that they had been a meal for film hating mice and or squirrels (its hard to tell out here in the redneck Serengeti). That's one thing I can't tolerate cynical critics and film hating wild animals ( well the two are one in the same really). It was time for me to think fast and create some replacements to keep me on schedule- most importantly replace the diffusers.

It started out simple enough, I just happened to have some white coat hangers. Why white do you ask? Well, the white ( I assumed) wouldn't make nearly as much of a shadow as black or the more popular yellowish copper colored ones. Worse case scenario a pack of white coat hangers will put you out about 1 dollar. So in production terms we're talking twelve in a pack, or about 8.3 cents a piece.

Next you take two atrophied arms (assuming you have been doing as much editing, compositing and computer work as I have without sunshine or proper exercise) and pull the wire hangers in about as perfect a circle as you can get them. Cost for this step: absolutely free.

Next you cut out a section of a cheap "party table cloth" (usually anywhere from .25 cents to $1.00). In this case I used those plastic translucent pillowcase protectors. One could also use white kitchen trash bags, and in a pinch "suit bags" of the same material that can be found for no more than a dollar or two. Cut the material into segments to fit the wire hanger, making sure that a little material spills around the hanger to make a lip. Then it is a matter of stretching it taut and figuring how to fasten it with whatever means you have available- be it hot glue or duct or gaffer's tape. I like the reflective quality of duct tape and seemed to make less shadows than the gaffer's tape.

After fixing the material, and fastening appropriately - Its time to think about fastening it to the light fixture. Lets hope that you have a few light weight spring clamps around. If not, it is possible to fasten the diffuser with some C47's (clothespins) although it takes many and can get a little tedious while trying to reposition the diffuser.

And Viola!! Your back on schedule and not breaking your budget. (see pic at top) I came. I saw. I adapted. Now if a squirrel/mouse could evolve to the brink of having an interest in cinema, we wouldn't have these problems.

Thanks for dropping by,

TJPARSONS