tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30892649.post1570174160840243710..comments2024-02-04T05:13:04.501-05:00Comments on Nik at Nite: Weekend PotpourriNikki Staffordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04463618183850438914noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30892649.post-45182290349617667532010-01-13T21:37:05.226-05:002010-01-13T21:37:05.226-05:00So, Nikki, the 80's were from 1981 to 1990? De...So, Nikki, the 80's were from 1981 to 1990? Decades when it comes to the year is different than counting to 10 or how a Millennium works. Sorry.Shelbnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30892649.post-32992723981365644612010-01-11T11:28:41.980-05:002010-01-11T11:28:41.980-05:00I was a bit lukewarm towards Big Bang when it firs...I was a bit lukewarm towards Big Bang when it first started (though my wife has loved it since the beginning). In the beginning I (and the show) wasn't quite sure if it was laughing WITH the guys, or AT them; being a colossal geek myself, some of the stuff early on that everyone else loved I didn't find as funny. <br /><br />By the second season though, they made it clear the show was laughing WITH them, and that's the point where I really started digging the show, week in, week out. Now it's one of my favorite sitcoms (along with HIMYM, Modern Family and Community).Austin Gortonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14281239771248780430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30892649.post-84020042079675277902010-01-11T09:52:51.949-05:002010-01-11T09:52:51.949-05:00I'm so glad you've finally gotten around t...I'm so glad you've finally gotten around to 'Fringe', just as I'm glad I stuck with it myself. I thought the first season was really up and down, with a few particularly stand-out episodes (I'm looking at you, "The Equation"), but John Noble was so uniformly excellent, I never could bring myself to give up on it. Then those last few eps of the season were such a high note to go out on, and season 2 has really maintained that latter level of quality and intrigue, I think, in a way that season 1 seemed to struggle with so much.<br /><br />I'd LOVE to see your book on it!Joshuahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16966680209698093662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30892649.post-31272085791095899662010-01-10T19:41:39.320-05:002010-01-10T19:41:39.320-05:00Nikki:
Thank you for setting everyone straight on ...Nikki:<br />Thank you for setting everyone straight on the decade issue. It really bugs me that people don't know when the next decade begins. It will be Jan 1, 2011. Thanks.oldrunner262https://www.blogger.com/profile/03432052837122453441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30892649.post-25483393021394799852010-01-10T18:55:00.647-05:002010-01-10T18:55:00.647-05:00I'm sooo hoping you will blog about Dollhouse ...I'm sooo hoping you will blog about Dollhouse again soon because I can't find anything about it out there. And the episode that was just on this last week was INSANE!!!Paithan1https://www.blogger.com/profile/18275512522053521379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30892649.post-13270965556171006192010-01-10T18:01:36.600-05:002010-01-10T18:01:36.600-05:00@Joan Crawford
lol... Though if you did send a ri...@Joan Crawford<br /><br />lol... Though if you did send a riveting tale of your trip to the podiatrists, she probably would be dying with laughter.<br /><br />@Nikki: I saw that one with the boggle in klingon! My dad was channel surfing and it came on and I was laughing sooooo hard. Amazing.<br /><br />(Verification word: igthd, when one is igified)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09222233412304660376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30892649.post-73273981244757624032010-01-10T13:33:17.774-05:002010-01-10T13:33:17.774-05:00@Sonshine - I LOVE that bag! You're so creativ...<b>@Sonshine</b> - I LOVE that bag! You're so creative and motivated. I think about doing stuff (<i>let's put slides in our house form floor to floor!</i>) but I never end up doing it. <br /><br /><b>@Nikki</b> - Uh oh, we can mail you stuff? I think my creep factor just went through the roof.<br /><br />"Nikki, here's another package from Joan..."<br /><br />"Oh God, is it another takeout menu with dirty words scribbled in the descriptions of the dishes?"<br /><br />"You know it."<br /><br />"At least she isn't sending me photographs of her latest trip to the podiatrist along with a <i>riveting</i> transcription about what happened and how she "Wishes I was there because I would have LOLed till I passed out."Joan Crawfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04513335615114222374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30892649.post-83923450461237317742010-01-10T04:35:01.307-05:002010-01-10T04:35:01.307-05:00@Nikki & Sonshine: Your talk of odometers remi...@Nikki & Sonshine: Your talk of odometers reminded me of a funny thing that happened several years ago during my a.m. commute to work. But I have to preface this by asking, do you enjoy Family Guy? There was an episode in (I think) Season One, where Stewie was stranded far away from home, so he tries calling home. But he doesn’t know the number, so he starts out very methodically dialing: “111-1111. Lois? Damn! 111-1112. Lois? Damn! 111-1113. Lois? Damn!” I forget how far they stretched out that gag, but it was great fun. So anyway, I’m driving along one morning, and I glance at the odometer just in time to see it roll over to 1111111. That totally made my morning, and I arrived at work that day with a goofy grin on my face. I really dig stuff like that!<br /><br />Verification word: ermer - one who erms for a living.Marebabenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30892649.post-58452508606097004942010-01-10T00:47:10.761-05:002010-01-10T00:47:10.761-05:00Awwww... thanks everyone. I had so much fun with t...Awwww... thanks everyone. I had so much fun with that bag. haha.<br /><br />@Nikki:<i>It's like staring at your odometer when all 6 numbers are about to turn over!!! It's just not a moment to be missed. (I make my own fun.)</i> <br /><br />I was coming up on a big changeover and then FORGOT to watch for it on the day it changed! I was SOOO disappointed and then I felt silly for being disappointed and then I felt disappointed anywayRebecca T.https://www.blogger.com/profile/11994380364321336824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30892649.post-60081199292080055082010-01-10T00:44:09.635-05:002010-01-10T00:44:09.635-05:00nik, wolowitz was adorkable as a goth! :) and i lo...nik, wolowitz was adorkable as a goth! :) and i love how his mum is like maris on frasier, heard and never seen. heh. apparently, she is voiced by the actress who played joey tribbiani's agent on friends.<br /><br />also, for BBT and twitter enthusiasts, check out:<br /><br />http://twitter.com/sheldoncooper<br />http://twitter.com/theraj<br />http://twitter.com/wolowizard<br />http://twitter.com/leonardhofstadt<br /><br />(not run by the show, just by fans -- hilarious!)fbnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30892649.post-17707110276906089312010-01-10T00:13:04.238-05:002010-01-10T00:13:04.238-05:00"Any way you could remind us via the blog whe..."Any way you could remind us via the blog when shows such as Glee, Flashforward, and Glee are going to be back with new episodes a few days before they are on?"<br /><br />Ooops. I didn't mean to put Glee in my list twice. What I meant to ask was is there any way that you could remind us when shows such as Glee, Flashforward, and V are going to be back with new episodes a few days before they are on?<br /><br />Sorry 'bout that. Been listening the Glee 1 and 2 soundtracks that I got for Christmas. Must have Glee on the mind:)JennMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05754816706901976659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30892649.post-71757655250811902782010-01-09T22:31:47.428-05:002010-01-09T22:31:47.428-05:00Modern Family, Fringe, Big Bang Theory.
Yes, yes,...Modern Family, Fringe, Big Bang Theory.<br /><br />Yes, yes, and YES.Roberthttp://www.chroniclesofawriter.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30892649.post-48713755510460963832010-01-09T21:30:07.654-05:002010-01-09T21:30:07.654-05:00I love Fringe! I bought the S1 DVD on a whim, and...I love Fringe! I bought the S1 DVD on a whim, and loved it. However, I likely won't watch S2 until it's released on DVD. I have a hard time watching TV any other way, to be honest. Except Lost. I make time for that one:) I watch most new shows online. Additionally, I am unfortunately a bit of luddite—definitely no PVR'n happening.<br /><br />@Nikki<br />So there seems to be so many shows on hiatus right now, and for the duration of the Olympics. Any way you could remind us via the blog when shows such as Glee, Flashforward, and Glee are going to be back with new episodes a few days before they are on? As well, do you know the definitive Lost sched? I know it's on Feb 2, but then does it also go on hiatus for the Olympics? Thanks, Nikki!JennMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05754816706901976659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30892649.post-44875163516418716422010-01-09T17:58:39.410-05:002010-01-09T17:58:39.410-05:00Nikki: Thanks for blogging on "The Big Bang T...Nikki: Thanks for blogging on "The Big Bang Theory." I've really loved that show from the start. It has great characters that are acted perfectly by the cast, wonderful writing, and very funny situations -- everything you want from a sitcom. I was really pleased to see that Jim Parsons won an award recently (was it an emmy?), he is so much fun to watch!<br />I am really liking "Modern Family" too -- really funny show! <br /><br />I really like Fringe also. I've had a hard time keeping up with every episode, but what I have seen I really have liked. I love the interaction between the characters. As a former "X files" fan this is the first show that really reminds me of "The X Files" yet it goes beyond that and adds even more. <br /><br />All praises you receive are well deserved Nikki! Yours is the first blog that I felt comfortable commenting on because you and your readers are so welcoming, intelligent, thoughtful, and funny. Thank you so much for all you give through you books and blog.Pamalambhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14617679287511267937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30892649.post-49786201555037365262010-01-09T15:34:14.701-05:002010-01-09T15:34:14.701-05:00fb: I agree about Wolowitz. He's priceless. An...fb: I agree about Wolowitz. He's priceless. And did anyone else think he was actually kinda cute as a Goth? Cause I did... His mom constantly screaming in the background (and his mentions of her brisket) are some of the best moments in the show. I just saw the one where he and a blind date bonded over their mutual crazy moms. :) <br /><br />Farley: Oh man, NO! I have to now... OK, I'll go off and watch now.Nikki Staffordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04463618183850438914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30892649.post-7570093110262255102010-01-09T14:48:29.615-05:002010-01-09T14:48:29.615-05:00Nik, I love your blog, and will always enjoy readi...Nik, I love your blog, and will always enjoy reading your entertaining posts and commenting on them! I have to catch up on my Fringe, but hopefully there'll be a "Finding Fringe" series down the line!<br />Thanks for all the memories & laughs we've all had so far, and let's keep on truckin!The Question Marknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30892649.post-65542160313470767622010-01-09T14:10:06.787-05:002010-01-09T14:10:06.787-05:00@anonymous: you are quite correct, of course, that...@anonymous: you are quite correct, of course, that a "decade" is simply ten sequential years. However, I was using the term in the context that is applied when most folks are counting decades within a century and thereby centuries within the millennium.<br /><br />This is stipulated by those who call the period "2000-2009" the 'first decade of the new millennium'. Most popular citations of these past ten years are either explicitly citing that context or certainly implying it. It would be the exception to the rule (within this context) to cite any random ten sequential year period as the "decade" for description. I haven't yet read or heard any media citation such as "The Top 10 Best Songs of the Last Randomly Selected Sequential Ten Year Period (that mostly occurs within the recently-turned millennium)".<br /><br />Personally, I would be fine with that.<br /><br />Verification word: "themeansa" - what 'theendsa' justifieshumanebeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15717844158635399246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30892649.post-87035322410328435912010-01-09T14:08:27.280-05:002010-01-09T14:08:27.280-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.humanebeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15717844158635399246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30892649.post-35812499991925655572010-01-09T13:52:35.878-05:002010-01-09T13:52:35.878-05:00I dont know how, or I would send this to you, but ...I dont know how, or I would send this to you, but there is a really funny (imho) Lost related video on Cracked.com- 'How not to die on Lost (spoiler alert)' check it outAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30892649.post-66097787759836337562010-01-09T13:28:21.465-05:002010-01-09T13:28:21.465-05:00That is an OMG tote bag Sonshine, well done!!! :)
...That is an OMG tote bag Sonshine, well done!!! :)<br /><br />And Nikki you have so many fans and lurkers because unlike many bloggers out there, you give back and make the effort with your fans, from casual fans to fanatics. Its karma!<br /><br />Its not going to be the same without Lost, and there isn't one show out there right now that can replace it. <br /><br />And to Nikki's blog family, you are the best bunch of guys and gals! I hope that we can all meet some day.asiancolossushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09531748076973604929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30892649.post-80515855697813690142010-01-09T12:51:47.931-05:002010-01-09T12:51:47.931-05:00By the way, I made some best of the decade lists m...By the way, I made some best of the decade lists myself because A) I like making lists, and B) counting from 0 to 9 is keeping it real (numbers).Ambivalentmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12340690686932188014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30892649.post-24920408320156094982010-01-09T12:49:44.941-05:002010-01-09T12:49:44.941-05:00I figured its about time i stop just reading and s...I figured its about time i stop just reading and start commenting! I've been following fringe almost as obsessively as lost since the season one premier. This season has been great and I'm so pumped for it to come back next week (even though it will interfere with The Office...)<br /><br />Also, I'm dying to get my ass to Hawaii in 2011 for the conference. I e-mailed someone about getting there but I never got an answer. Do you know how us common folk (as in non-academia) can snag a seat there?S Donkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16235922206500614681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30892649.post-48127513235141370052010-01-09T12:48:33.643-05:002010-01-09T12:48:33.643-05:00I bought "Fringe," watched the pilot wit...I bought "Fringe," watched the pilot with my girlfriend; she became my ex, and I never watched again. Now, Nikki, because of your glowing recommendation (a book!), I have to endure thinking about her again just to enjoy some great TV. Damn!Ambivalentmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12340690686932188014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30892649.post-89049555960113867402010-01-09T12:24:05.793-05:002010-01-09T12:24:05.793-05:00The Big Bang theory is pure genius!! I think it m...The Big Bang theory is pure genius!! I think it might be my favorite sitcom of all time.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30892649.post-36082269233179508822010-01-09T11:54:09.422-05:002010-01-09T11:54:09.422-05:00fandom is a very cool thing and in my experience, ...fandom is a very cool thing and in my experience, the people in it are overwhelmingly generous, thoughtful and funny! i'm not at all surprised that your posters are that awesome, nik! :) (and i LOVE the tote bag -- that has to be one of the most creative and cool fandom-related things i've ever seen!)<br /><br />i am THRILLED you are finally catching up on the big bang theory! it is hands down my favourite show on TV right now (you'll notice mad men, dexter, true blood and lost are all not on at the moment, so i can truthfully say that). jim parsons is a genius, but i'm also very enamoured of simon helberg's wolowitz -- his comedic timing is fantastic and he really inhabits his character without making him a total creep (he's sort of pathetic but loveable). i've never been a geek on their level and i admit some of the science jokes go over my head (thank god for this: http://thebigblogtheory.wordpress.com/ -- david saltzberg is the consulting physicist on the show and his blog explains a lot of the science behind the gags -- really interesting site!), but this is one of the few TV shows each week that is absolute must-see for me. my favourite episodes are the christmas one (season 2) with sheldon and penny and the gift exchange, and the one in season 3 where howard and raj go to a goth bar (and of course the wil wheaton one!), but really, they're all pretty awesome!fbnoreply@blogger.com