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^I know what you mean. I caught BMG's New York show years ago and thought it was fun, and it was still unique. But now they're becoming as ubiquitous as Outback Steakhouse.

^Hmm--that's not been my experience at Unlversal Hollywood, but to each his own. I'd stick with City Walk.

^I grew up in California's bountiful San Joaquin Valley, too. Yet even I have trouble translating the Fresnoian tongue. My sister's family lives in Firebaugh, and one of my nephews went to Fresno State--maybe they can help you out.

Step right up, coaster enthusiasts! Here's a chance to have 52 hot women ignore you at the same time! Never will you feel so alone as when you ride Jurassic Park with these 52 hot women! Yes, its a chance for humiliation on a national level, and it's coming to Universal Studios! Hmm--good thing I'm not writing ad copy for Universal.

^Which he probably stole from his neighbor's backyard . . . ^^Er, isn't that true of pretty much all rocks?

^Hmm--saying that Citizen Kane is just about a sled is like saying Casablanca is about a bunch of letters or Moby-Dick is about a fish. Or like saying Black Snake Moan (which I just saw today) is just about a black man who chains a white woman to a radiator. It's actually about redemption and the healing power of the Blues, and much better than its lurid advertising campaign might have you believe.

Give me a break. Of course some scenes were staged. But others were not, like the rodeo scene. He almost caused a real riot there, which takes more balls than you or I will ever have. Whether or not any scenes were "staged" is not the point. I felt that he simply didn't use the faux documentary format very well as compared to, say, This Is Spinal Tap or A Mighty Wind. Hell, it was even nominated for "Best Screenplay Adaptation" at the Oscars (lost to The Departed). As for the rodeo scene, I did think that was fairly funny (the old cowboy guy backstage was pretty scary), as was the bit with the humor coach. But funny is in the eyes of the beholder. I was looking forward to this flick, but found it disappointing and overrated.

^^I think it will be a whole field of churros--so that kids will know where churros come from.

I'm going to guess that I'm one of the few on this site who disliked Borat. I'm not a big fan of "ambush" comedy, and they really did a lousy job with the "faux documentary" format; for example, the perfect camera placement for when Borat and his producer flee the boarding house run by the nice, old Jewish couple, and Borat complaining about how lonely he is when his producer deserted him (hell, why doesn't he just ask the camera crew for a ride?). Nope--I just didn't buy it.

I thought it was excellent. I was amused during the Academy Awards when the flick won each category it was nominated in until they got to Best Foreign Film (lost one after that, too). It appears that the members of the academy liked everything about Pan's Labyrinth but the movie.

Aw, and I put my money on "Intamin Balder Alvey . . ." Congrats, guys!

Actually, I think leaving Knott's would probably make him happy.

^Hah! I'm sure that Disney kicked those around, Guy! Tarzan's Rockin' Treehouse! Casey Jr's Rockin' Circus Train! Rockin' the Storybookland Canal Boats!

I love the twisted bit of logic here. How would the presence of "drugs . . . on the other side" justify an assault?

The films of Edward D. Wood, Jr.

I think a thriving network of black-market, underground McDonald's in the UK would be pretty cool. They could hide them in the London sewers or in the crypts and catacombs of old cathedrals. People would have to use passwords to order. "They say that three cows are crying tonight." (Trans: "I'll have meal no. 3.") "Are they large highland cows?" (Trans: "Shall I supersize your order?") "No, little cows." (Trans: "No thank you. I'll have a Diet Coke with that.")

British social serivces were also recently considering taking an obese boy (8 years old, over 200 lbs.) from his mother and putting him in "protective custody" because she let's him eat too much. They settled on this matter, though. In light of this, calling for a ban of McDonald's doesn't sound too far-fetched.

^If they added an Uncle Moe's to Gilroy Gardens, I would so have my next birthday lunch there and order the French-fry hat.

Well, I wouldn't say that it's impossible to do all the coasters at WDW in one day with a park hopper, but you're going to be pretty beat when you're done. Here's what I'd do if I were going to try this: Animal Kingdom first thing in the morning--hit Everest first, then Primeval Whirl. Magic Kingdom next--maybe "fast-pass" Space Mountain, then wait in line for Thunder Mountain (depends on the lateness of the fast-pass return time), then ride Space (might be able to squeeze in Goofy's Branstormer if you're still waiting for your fast-pass return time) Disney-MGM next--Fast-pass Rock 'n' Roller Coaster, ride Tower of Terror (heck, you might as well) while waiting for your fast-pass time (again, this depends on the lateness of the return time). Epcot (assuming this all works out)--you can check out the lines for Test Track and Mission: Space, and if the waits are just too long, you can always check the place out and catch Illuminations. Please bear in mind that this hare-brained plan has every chance of failing due to crowds, ride breakdowns, and other snafus, and it doesn't allow for meals (you'd have to grab 'n' go). Plus, if any member of your IM Force is caught or killed, the secretary of State will disavow any knowledge of your actions. Good luck.

^^The new logo looks more "Cedar Fair-like" now. The "cool onion" appears to be "Joe Cool" Snoopy dressed in a garlic suit. Well, Gilroy is the "Garlic Capital of the World."

^Yes, it's a bit early for any question of a lawsuit. Give the vultures a few days. That being said, I hope that Wes is correct.

BGE used the giant troll in their train station during Howl-o-Scream. He talks, too.

Barry: "I got what I wanted! I got what I wanted!" Happy (apparently belated?) Birthday, Barry!

I've always thought that parking-lot trams should be equipped with OSRs, roll cages, and side air bags. Only then, will America be truly safe.

Hex was the first Haunted Swing for me, too, and I thought it was great--a beautifully realized attraction. Drayton's Haunting was much cheesier, but also a lot of fun (best thing there, along with Apocalypse).