Links for 8.14.08: Second Life soars, Bono snorts, Obama’s picks…
*Metaverse: A blues musician from Second Life, Von Johin, has signed a record deal in the real world. The dude does weekly virtual-world shows, and is interviewed about his success here. No word on if he is into Furries.
*Snorting: Bono snorts salt. OK, now you are trying to rehabilitate him in my eyes? YOU FUCKERS.
*Tourist traps: Paul McCartney and George Harrison’s sister might open a Beatles museum in Branson, Missouri. Let me tell you something about Branson, Missouri: I’m scared of it. Very scared.
*Lists: What are Barack Obama and John McCain’s Top 10 Favorite Songs? Politically savvy lists. Both cite Sinatra. A little too much Springsteen and U2 for my tastes, but then again, American hates me.
*Politics: Jackson Browne is suing John McCain for using his song, “Running on Empty” in a commercial without permission.
*Fashion: Blackberry earrings. (Warning: these are NOT real Blackberries.) Also: It would be hard to see if the little red light was blinking while you were wearing them. [shiny shiny]
*Law: Prince will not allow the Singing Dentist to put his own version of “Purple Rain” on his debut album. Admission: I haven’t been to the dentist in about 20 months. I thought you should know. [getty images]
Louise Harrison already has a bed and breakfast, with each of the four rooms themed– what else? Beatles memorabilia. It’s about 15 minutes from my house.
startlingmoniker
August 14, 2008 at 9:46 pm
I have never stayed in a themed B&B, but if I ever do, I’d like it to be a death metal theme.
Josh Kimball
August 15, 2008 at 7:34 pm
Would you pick the “Wake Up Dead” room, obviously Megadeth-themed? Or maybe you’d prefer the R-U “Rwake” Suite? LOL
The staff leaves mints on your pillow, with a complimentary room-trashing at 3am.
startlingmoniker
August 16, 2008 at 10:12 am