My computer, the one we do the show on, took a giant shit. So large was its deuce, that a doctor had to open it up and replace portions of its innards. Episode 70 was stuck on the runway. I was feeling frustrated.

Then my phone rang.

“Hello?” I asked.

The voice on the line spoke only three words. “It is ready.”

Then the beer came.

Brewer Isaac (along with his lovely wife & 6 month-old son) arrived at my door with 36 bottles of what might be some of the best beer I’ve ever tasted. For reals. I don’t know how he did it, but Isaac managed to take everything I love about beer, separate it from everything I hate, and cap it in an old Sam Adams bottle.

Brewer Isaac explaining -- and Aaron’s first taste of -- his magnificent creation:

Next time we have a party, I know who’s bringing the booze.

Sorry about missing a week. We hate when it happens. If it’s any consolation, in the next few days I’m going to have a shiny, new desktop on which to kick way more ass. Stay tuned.

It’s Science!

A sampling of Aaron’s recent posters:

Seattle pastor/douche Mark Driscoll calling Avatar “the most demonic, satanic film [he's] ever seen”:

(Please note the incredibly douchey, Christ-like pose chosen for the preview image.)

And this dude is passed out 100 ft from the ground:

Let’s run down the list, shall we?

• Scandalous? Check.
• Incriminating? Check.
• A reminder of a bitchin’ night out you were too drunk to remember? Check.

 

And, even though William may never talk to us again, here’s some video of the William/Jamie Dance-Off:

(Video courtesy of Listener Cassie.)

Thanks again, everybody who came out! You were all super rad.

Direct from Florida, it’s the Stripper Moblie!

And THIS is how you do the news:

NOT-TALKED-ABOUT BONUS:

Well tell us what it us, and we’ll play it at the Hip Hop party!

Leave a comment below with a song you want played, and Aaron will do his best to incorporate into the night’s festivities. (Even if you’re not going to be there, you’re welcome to share what shakes that azz of yours!)

And remember – it’s a night for guilty pleasures, so don’t be ashamed!

Also, Ben saw Zombieland, is awkward at parties, and thinks Nick Nolte & Gary Busey are the same.

Excuse me, Miss Badass? Um… there’s a fucking knife in your neck.

And speaking of Badasses:

And did we mention we’re having a Hip Hop Dance Party? Because we are.

THIS SATURDAY NIGHT!

Deez Grapes have rented our own, private VIP club, and Aaron will be spinning the genre’s most catchy, dance-able crap you’re totally ashamed to admit you love!

Come dressed in your best/most ridiculous Hip Hop gear, & be ready to party till they shut that shit down!

A few important things:

• This party is 21+. For real. The venue has their own security, so don’t even try. Sorry, kids.
• The dress code is MANDATORY (see below for ideas). You wouldn’t come to an 80’s Party not dressed 80’s, would you?
• It’s free, bitches! No cover. You just buy your booze.
• Hitler is not allowed to show up; he’s been banned.

The party is next Saturday, Feb 20th, 8pm-2am at 2322 2nd Avenue in Belltown (aka, right fucking here):

Call out sick, get a babysitter, dodge your landlord for spending your rent money on alcohol – whatever you need to do. We promise, it will be worth it.

Outfit Tips (remember, Hip Hop covers a LOT of different looks over the years):

1. Think of a specific outfit you’ve seen – either from a video or an artist’s signature look. It doesn’t have to be exact, it’s just a good place to start.
2. Go to Goodwill, Ross, Value Village, etc., and grab yourself a 3XL t-shirt & pair of Ecko jeans. Too broke for Goodwill? Borrow something. Also, do-rags are like $2.
3. Ladies, less is more. A short skirt, tank top, and hoop earrings goes a long way.

On facebook? Invite yourself & your friends HERE!

Jamie’s amazing “dude” graph from May 2009:

Aaron’s Hip Hop party video:

and, Brewer Isaac’s Grapes of Rad IPA is on it’s way!

We’ve got a scoreboard, a list of every name (and who’s unique or not), and a link to download a PDF of everybody’s picks!

Congratulations to last year’s winner, the one & only “Death Pool” Daryl!

While DPD is conspicuously absent from this year’s pool, the excitement is not! The cold hand of death has already gotten white-hot with a 3-way tie for 2nd place, and a dominant front-runner early in the year!

Also, if you see any mistakes or omissions, let us know in the comments here.

Also, Ben figures out what annoys him about men who wear lady jeans, and Jamie the Intern is the best person in the world.

This badass is sitting in an office chair with balloons tied to it. For reals.

We mentioned that our friends Rusty & Lynette are setting up a scholarship fund in honor of their daughter to send the Akha children in the villages in Northern Thailand to school. If you’re interested in helping, you can send donations to:

Siloam Fellowship
61616 C.R. 35
Goshen, IN 46528

Please reference Olive Memorial Fund in the memo. If you’d like to see more about the work they have been doing in Thailand, check out the Akha Youth Development Center or their personal blog.