Vaguely Artistic - Plinky Answers

The triangle is the simplest shape, so why is the Triangle offense in basketball so hard to understand?

2009-08-09T05:36:16-06:00

Wikipedia's Triangle page even warns that "This article may be confusing or unclear to readers."

Kobe tries to explain the Triangle to Odom and Gasol
photo by Vaguely Artistic

Take it or leave it pal because these babies sell themselves. I've got a 8-month waiting list, okay? Everyone’s been bitching for years: Where's my flying car, where's my flying car? Now they’re here and you're dicking me around over the trim package?

2009-03-22T15:10:31-06:00

A-B-C. A-Always, B-Be, C-Closing. Always be closing, always be closing.

Blake: We're adding a little something to this month's sales contest. As you all know, first prize is a Cadillac Eldorado. Anybody want to see second prize?
[Holds up prize]
Blake: Second prize is a set of steak knives. Third prize is you're fired.

"Would you like to sample some Beef Stick Summer Sausage?"

2009-02-19T04:52:48-06:00

My first job was at Hickory Farms (but it wasn't in a shopping mall). I had just turned 16 -- I must have just applied at any store in the neighborhood that was hiring -- and I earned minimum wage: $3.35/hour!

I think I lasted a week before I was fired (the story isn't even very interesting), but I'm pretty happy with the way that worked out.

I'd have to pay YOU to listen to me "sing" at a karaoke bar.

2009-02-19T03:29:45-06:00

Black Dog by Led Zeppelin

Because screeching is easier than singing.

Nobody's Hero by Stiff Little Fingers

Again, it's the screech factor.

Los Angeles by X

I could probably get away with this one and still say I "sang" a song.

I hate to admit it, but secretly I am the female Larry David.

2009-02-19T03:08:47-06:00

From Wikipedia: His problems are often caused by his own neuroses and an obstinate faith in his own understanding of ethics and etiquette. At the same time, he usually has good intentions and often finds himself a victim of circumstance and of the sensitive, easily-offended natures of those he encounters.

Cheryl Hines has a line in the 'Trick or Treat' episode that sums it up very nicely: "Not everyone knows about all your rules, Larry!"

There are the magazines I subscribe to, and there are the magazines I get every year because a certain airline keeps telling me I have unused miles I can convert even though I haven't flown them in 10 years.

2009-02-19T02:45:20-06:00

Before I read any magazine I tear out all subscription cards, perfume ads, gate-fold ads, ads printed on heavy stock -- anything that makes it harder to fold the cover all the way back. #OCD

Vanity Fair, Fast Company & Wired
These are my long-standing magazine subscriptions. I read these from front to back instead of going directly to specific articles, and I try not to flip ahead because all three of these usually have interesting and unexpected articles that are a nice surprise. (Weird, I know.)

Glamour, Lucky, Allure, Vogue
About 10 years ago I earned 6,000 frequent-flyer miles on an airline I never fly, so I decided to to trade them in for a selection of magazines. I've been getting the same annual notice ever since. The selection varies a little year-to-year but are usually women's mags, golf mags, or People-ish.

Also: Every year I select Newsweek, and every year I never get a single issue.

RIP: SPY, Radar
I was informed of Radar's demise by a postcard informing me that the remainder of my subscription would be fulfilled by STAR. It seemed like a very fitting way for Radar to go out....

Not a day goes by that I'm not influenced in some way by 'Harold and the Purple Crayon'

2009-02-18T21:58:37-06:00

One night, after thinking it over for some time, Harold decided to go for a walk in the moonlight. But there wasn't any moon, and Harold needed a moon for a walk in the moonlight. Fortunately, he had brought his purple crayon. So he drew a moon. He also needed something to walk on. So he drew a path...

In all sincerity: I was a vaguely artistic only child.

Harold taught me to let my imagination run wild; be aware of my surroundings; make my own path (and shortcuts); make a boat if I'm drowning; always leave a trail so I can find my way back; make a note of where the Moon is in the sky; and that there is no place like home.

If anyone has to go now's the time because once we hit the road we're not stopping!

2009-01-23T07:19:05-06:00

Misty Mountain Hop by Led Zeppelin

The driving drums and bass with a classic groove will get you going early in the morning.

Nobody's Heros by Stiff Little Fingers

You're getting close to your destination, you're stoked, and SLF's hook-filled punk rock is perfect for banging your head, playing drums on the dash and singing along with. Loudly.

Wish You Were Here by Pink Floyd

Because by the end of your trip you're gonna want to take down. Way down.