Friday LinkFrogging – 3/11/11

Welcome back kids.

Its Friday and time to catch up.

Several of my Gonzo Compadres are heading to Austin, Texas for SXSW in the next few days.  I expect we’ll be getting lots of cool information from them.

In the meantime, you’re stuck with me.

Normally I think of you my loyal reader(s) when I serve up our cheesecake.  However, today, its all about me.  Why you may or may not ask.  Well, I’ll tell you.

Last week after posting up our Sheentastic post, it occurred to me that I had inadvertantly used Bond girls two weeks in a row.  Now, if you are a regular reader of this feature, then you know I take great joy when we put together a hat trick in the links.

How, then, could I pass up the opportunity for the elusive cheesecake hat trick?

I just couldn’t.

Say hello to Famke Janssen.

Ms. Janssen first came to our attention as Xenia Onatopp in James Bond flick Goldeneye.  Since then she’s starred as Jean Grey in three X-Men movies, and as the brassy bartender in the seminal poker flick Rounders.  She was also in a really good little indie rom-com called Love and Sex with John Favreau.  You should check that one out.

So, let’s harness the power of the Phoenix Force and hit the links.

Friday LinkFrogging – 3/4/11

Cougar Blood?

 Good afternoon kids.  I have a confession to make.  I am on a drug. It’s called Charlie Sheen. It’s not available. If you try it once, you will die. Your face will melt off and your children will weep over your exploded body.

I probably took more than anybody could survive. … I was bangin’ seven-gram rocks and finishing them because that’s how I roll, because I have one speed, one gear. … I’m different. I have a different constitution, I have a different brain, I have a different heart.  I got tiger blood, man.  Dying’s for fools, dying’s for amateurs.

Every day is just filled with just wins. All we do is put wins in the record books. We win so radically in our underwear before our first cup of coffee, it’s scary. People say it’s lonely at the top, but I sure like the view.

That being said,I’m tired of pretending like I’m not special. I’m tired of pretending like I’m not a total bitchin’ rock star from Mars.   I woke up and decided, you know, I’ve been kicked around. I’ve been criticized. I’ve been like the, ‘Ah, shucks’ guy with like this bitchin’ rockstar life. And I’m just finally going to completely embrace it, wrap both arms around it, and love it violently. And defend it violently through violent hatred.

I’m proud of what I’ve created. It was radical. I exposed people to magic. I exposed them to something they’re never otherwise going to see in their boring, normal lives. And I gave that to them. I may forget about them tomorrow, but they’ll live with that memory for the rest of their lives. And that’s a gift, man.

The run I was on made Sinatra, Flynn, Jagger, Richards, all of them just look like you know, droopy eyes armless children.

I’m proud of what I’ve created. It was radical. I exposed people to magic. I exposed them to something they’re never otherwise going to see in their boring, normal lives. And I gave that to them. I may forget about them tomorrow, but they’ll live with that memory for the rest of their lives. And that’s a gift, man

Which brings us to the subject of cheesecake, and this week’s rather obvious choice.  Say hello to Denise Richards.  She’s an ex-Mrs. Sheen.  In addition, she’s generally considered the worst Bond girl of all time.

Perhaps,  Charlie Sheen can, in his own special way, help us finish out Ms. Richards’ writeup?  Carlos?  “(She) shows up looking the way she does. Look at her. Wow! Everybody’s winning. Boom!”

Then he added, “I tried marriage. I’m 0 for 3 with the marriage thing. So, being a ballplayer — I believe in numbers. I’m not going 0 for 4. I’m not wearing a golden sombrero.”

Play ball Chaz!  Play ball!

To the links!

Friday LinkFrogging – 2/4/11

What a week dear reader(s).

Snowmageddon was predicted and fell well short of the hype.

I fell victim to an especially nasty flu strain that drove me to bed for most of the week.

Oh yeah, and its Super Big Game week.  Really NFL?  We can’t just call it the S***r B**l anymore?  Get over yourself.

Speaking of that which we can actually speak of, say hello to this week’s cheesecake, Jillian Barberie Reynolds.

Ms. Reynolds is the weather girl for the Fox football team and, as such, I’m sure we’ll be seeing a lot of her in the 18 hours of pre-game show this Sunday.  Her and the cast of Glee.

On to the links.

Friday LinkFrogging – 1/14/11

If its Friday that must mean its time for us to, once again, travel the tubes and see what our merry band of Geeks has located for you.

Before we get down to that I want to drop a couple of kernels of knowledge on you.

First, Chris will be filling in for me on the LinkFrogging for the next couple of weeks.  I’ve got some pressing “real world” issues that can’t be avoided, so Chris has agreed to take the helm and pilot the vessel to glory.  Much obliged.

Secondly, if you want to get in on the fun, you can submit links to us by posting them to our Facebook page.  We want to make GonzoGeek interactive this year.  Post your link, we’ll give it a look.  You never know when you might find your favorite blog or video on the list, properly attributed, of course.

And thirdly, if you arent’ already, follow us on Twitter.  We’re there too.

Before we hit the links, let’s say hello to this week’s cheesecake, Olivia Wilde.

Truth be told, Ms. Wilde was going to be our cheesecake last week, but she got bumped.  Then a strange thing happened.  I took my kids to see Tron:  Legacy and Ms. Wilde moved right back to the top of the list.

In addition to her role as Quorra in the aforementioned Geekquel (copyright 2011 GonzoGeek Media, Inc.) , Ms. Wilde has starred in such other Geek approved fare as Turistas, Year One, House M.D. and Alpha Dog.  She will be seen in the upcoming Jon Favreau flick Cowboys & Aliens.

If that weren’t enough (and shouldn’t it be?) Ms. Wilde is  married to a genuine Italian prince.

On with the links.

Friday LinkFrogging – 8/6/10

undeniable

Welcome to August dear reader(s).

Kids getting ready to go back to school.

The NFL is back in training camp.

And, infectious summer pop songs getting stuck in your head.

Its a tradition.  It happens every year.  Some bright poppy song transcends its inate mediocrity to become the anthem for the summer.

Katrina, I’m looking at you.

And, I’m looking at this week’s cheesecake.

Say hello to Katy Perry.

Ms. Perry’s hit “California Gurls” has been everywhere this summer.  Maybe its the appearance of Snoop Dogg representin’ as a blunted out Willy Wonka that put that one over the top.  Maybe it was the whipped cream bra.  Maybe it was naked cloud lounging.  Whatever the reason, this one won’t go away.

Or will it?

Turns out the Beach Boys aren’t pleased and they were planning to sue Ms. Perry, specifically over her use of the phrase “wish they all could be California Girls.”

Shit!  Now they’re gonna sue us.

Mike Love, you’re an asshole.

The story has been updated, and now the Beach Boys aren’t planning to sue, provided they get proper “credit” (and one would assume the royalties that would follow).

Did I mention that Mike Love was an asshole?

On to the links.

Friday LinkFrogging – 7/30/10

   

Maybe Nelly was right…

Its hot out there kids. Summer is in full swing and its getting harder and harder to cool off.  

Its also been a hot month for us here at GonzoGeek.  Our traffic went through the roof thanks to folks looking for pictures of Katherine Heigl.  We thank each and every one of you who looked at this picture.  

This week saw the debut of season 2 of Jersey Shore on MTV.  MTV finally worked out the last possible iteration of the The Real World idiom and has started moving the entire cast to a different city, presumably to spread the crabs around.  

No, this doesn’t mean Snooki is going to be our cheesecake.  I wouldn’t do that to you.  Instead, I decided to go with a Jersey Girl who is much gentler on the eyes.  

Say hello to the pride of Cherry Hill, New Jersey…Ali Larter.  

 She first jumped into our collective consciousness wearing a whipped cream bikini in Varsity Blues.  Then she spent a few seasons as America’s favorite schizo She-Hulk on Heroes.  Now expecting her first child, she’ll be seen next kicking zombie ass in Resident Evil:  Afterlife.  

On to the links.

Friday LinkFrogging – 7/9/10

ENOUGH!

  

ENOUGH!

Just enough.  

I hope Lebron James enjoys Miami. 

I hope Miami enjoys Lebron James. 

But the gratuitous blowjob the national sports media has given and continues to give this story is beyond ridiculous.  I’m looking at you ESPN.  

Professional sports aren’t about loyalty anymore.  Let’s just forget about that.  They are about money, plain and simple.  Lebron made his.  Good for him.  

And speaking of things I’ve had enough of…Lindsey Lohan.  

Lindsey, shut the fuck up and do your time like a good little has been.  

I don’t want to see your “civil disobedience” etched on your fingernails.  I don’t want to hear you tweeted that your sentence is a violation of your eighth amendment rights.  

Most of all, I don’t want to see your Svengali father on TV talking about how the system failed you.  Sorry dad, the ones who failed Blowhan are you and her mother.  You were too busy using your child to print cash and you forgot to raise her with basic sense and morals.  It’s on you dude.  

So for the second week in a row, I had a reason to use Lindsey Lohan for our cheesecake and I passed.  I refused.  I didn’t do it.  I won’t put her drug addled face on the left side of this piece, not even for the possibility of some cheap traffic.

Why?

Because she doesn’t deserve it.

Instead, say hello to Jane Lynch. 

I can hear you all saying “What?”

Seriously.  I can.

I don’t care.

You know why?    I’ll tell you why.

Ms. Lynch is one of the most versatile actresses working on Hollywood these days.  From her early work as part of Christopher Guest’s improv ensemble, to her turn as the boss in The 40 Year Old Virgin, to her recurring role as Charlie Sheen’s psychiatrist on Two and a Half Men, she always delivers.

That’s more than you can say about most of the actresses in Hollywood, Lohan included.

Earlier in the week, Ms. Lynch was nominated for an Emmy for her work on Glee.  She plays Sue Sylvester the cheerleading coach and arch-nemesis of the Glee-ful kids.  I think with a little more Sue Sylvester style tough love and a little less recreational sluttery maybe Lindsey wouldn’t be headed for the big house.

I’m just saying.

On to the links!

Friday LinkFrogging – 6/4/10

KILLER!

Back in the saddle again!

With all apologies to Gene Autry, I’m glad to be here once again to bring you our weekly linkfest.

Before I get too far along, I want to give a big thanks to Chris for covering for me last week.  I loved the coining of FOGG.  Well done sir.  Well done.

While I was unable to find any actual chupacabra, I did have a celebrity sighting of the 80s variety.  It seems the Bangles were staying at the same hotel I was and they ended up in the dining room with me and the rest of the expedition last Friday night.  Susanna Hoffs is holding up well true believers.

Before we give you the links, we have to give you a slice of cheesecake.  Don’t worry, I didn’t forget.

Say hello to Katherine Heigl.  Formerly of Grey’s Anatomy, Ms. Heigl returns to the big screen this weekend starring opposite Ashton Kutcher in Killers.  It will be interesting to see if she turns on Kutcher the way she turned on Judd Apatow after the success of Knocked Up.  Stay tuned, and in the meantime, on to the links.

Friday LinkFrogging – 4/9/10

I don’t know about you dear reader, but this week has been like a double album.  There were some really good tracks, a lot of filler and some stuff I don’t ever want to hear again.

Did that make any sense?

No? 

Figures. 

That’s just the kind of week I’ve had.

Let’s just move on shall we?

I was conflicted this week on our cheesecake selection.  My initial thought was to go with Kristen Stewart and leach off some hits from the press surrounding the new Runaways movie.  Turns out that unless your idea of cheesecake is Kristen scowling in a NORML approved bikini, then there isn’t much to choose from.  Could this chick smile once in a while?  Please.

Then, after the tragic breakup of Jim Carrey and Jenny McCarthy, I was going to go with Jenny to help her get over her sense of loss.  Norm McDonald telling Jim Carrey as Andy Kaufman and Tony Clifton stories on Mancow this morning might have had something to do with that line of thinking.

Or, as my wife rightfully pointed out, “That’s a long way to go to use Jenny McCarthy.”

Point wife.

Then, being the trooper that she is, she suggested this young lady.

Say hello to this week’s cheesecake, Mila Kunis.  You may remember her best as the annoying Jackie on That 70′s Show.  She has since graduated to feature films, including a breakout role in Forgetting Sarah Marshall.  This weekend she co-stars alongside another Freaks and Geeks alum, James Franco, in Date Night. 

Thanks honey.

On with the links.

Friday LinkFrogging 3/5/10

March has come in like a lion, a very cold, very wet lion.  Let’s see if it goes out like a lamb shall we dear reader(s).

We’re back with our weekly dose of discovery from the gang here at GonzoGeek.  We’ve spent the last couple of weeks making our Oscar picks (you really should check those posts out if you haven’t) and the one thing we all see to agree on is that Sandra Bullock and The Blind Side suck.

So, what do we do with that consensus?

Easy.

We scour the web and find an old cheesecakey picture I’m sure Ms. Bullock would rather forget and make her our Cheesecake of the Week.  Good luck Sandra.  Well, with the Razzies anyway.

On to the links.