The Swedish Chef

So I'm stuck in the office waiting for it to turn 8. And, since I'm soooo good at wasting time, I'm watching videos on YouTube. Or, to be more specific, videos of the Swedish Chef from the Muppet Show.

I truly love this guy! The most destructive chef on the planet!

Here're a couple of my fave sketches from him.

Opening The Coconut

He just can't figure out how to open the damn thing. Actually, he can't figure out which side's the 'top' and which side's the 'bottom. So, screw that. It's time to get down to work. The knife just ain't working. Ah! A saw (sawzen)... a lil effort before he realizes just how much of a waste of time that is. And then... he decides to 'Klobber' it. I almost fell off my chair, laughing!

He whacks it hard and what do you know?? It opens... and there's a bomb in it! And boom!

I do have to admit that the end was kind of a disappointment. I would have preferred him using the gun to open it. But that's just my violent tendencies surfacing.

Chicky In The Basket

Most sane people think chicken in a normal basket. The Swedish chef thinks chicken through a basketball hoop.

I love it when he shows us the 'chicky' and the 'basket.' The terrified chicken takes off running. The chef goes after him, grabs him, dribbles and scores!!!!!

'Two Points!'

Chocolate Mousse

Now, that's just an obvious one but still no less hilarious!!

He pours the chocolate in a nice yellow bowl... Yum, yum, yum :D and oh yeah, Gud gud! The guy speaking just had me rolling on the floor!

And then, comes...Moose, Moose!

So, the next step in this very easy recipe is 'the chocolat ona the Moose' And spread it evenly over his nose.

The look of surprise on the moose's face is brilliant. :)

Making Eggs

This one has to be my favourite. Eggs from the chicken.

The chicken makes a nice lil racket. And the chef moves the chicky around and gets a small round white object. Kinda lite and small... and it bounces! A peenga pong ball!

He whacks the chicken and demands an egg. The chicken seems to make a determined effort and winds up with...2 peenga ponga balls!

So, screw eggs! Let's have a chicky instead! The extremely startled chicken takes off running, stopping only to see the berserk chef strum a lil tune on his frying pan.

I could not stop laughing at this one! The chicken trying to get away with ping pong balls, the frustration of the chef and the madcap chase at the end made this a brilliant classic.

Admittedly, not the most serious watching. But something so crazy is guaranteed to elicit a few smiles...and, in my case...loud laughter!

Still wondering though, did that chef ever get around to cooking anything?

TV couples and perfection

So I never really used the word 'jobless' until I got a job. Ironic, huh?

Well, as another exercise in joblessness :)... My fave TV couples.

Jim and Pam (The Office)

My current fave. I loved the kiss from Casino Night. Obviously, I expected them to get together then. I really hate waiting for a couple...and when another person comes in between...it's torture, especially if the other woman in likable!

What I like about this couple is Jim, I suppose. He's the person you wish you had in your life. The guy who cares so much, who looks out for you- Your best friend.

Pam was never oblivious...I don't suppose you can really not know... on some level, you will be aware that the person you're closest to is in love with you. I'm glad she left Roy... but what will it take to get those 2 together?!

I've always entertained the thought that I'd fall in love with my best friend. That we'd be so good together because we knew each other so well. I don't feel that way anymore. I'm not in love with the guy I consider my closest friend. And the guy I think I have feelings for? He doesn't even look at me that way.

I've spent a lot of time lately watching office fanvids, reading fanfiction... I know it's kinda pathetic :( It's just that a few years ago, I was convinced I would have my perfect life. I'd have someone who loved me, someone I could be completely myself with. I've never really managed to do that.

And what really sucks is that I don't believe in it anymore.

Rachel and Joey (Friends)

I know a lot of people rooted for Ross and Rachel. But, I loved this couple. And, I hated that the writers let me down.

Joey was such a typical playboy and then he finds love with his roommate- his best friend's ex. And, sadly, she turned out to be too good a friend of his too. So it didn't work out. I just don't see that happening. The first time he actually cares so deeply for a person and it fizzles out? Just because more people rooted for Ross... they let this just be a distraction...an added complication before the 'main' couple could get together.

Don't get me wrong, I like Ross but I thought Joey was so much better for Rachel. She had fun with him. She could be messy with him. She discovered a much more comfortable lifestyle with him. And Joey? He discovered that he could be caring. He could get her to the hospital when she was in pain. He took her out when she was depressed. He even realized that low-fat Mayo didn't taste that bad.

Isn't that what you should find in love? The opportunity to be better, to be yourself...

Michael and Liz (Roswell)

I know Max loved her. I know he saved her. But, sometimes the person who saves you isn't the one you fall in love with. At least, that's the way I wanted it.

The first season was just so perfect for Max and Liz. He did all the right things. She saved him so many times. And then we find out she wasn't his destiny. And she ran.

I wouldn't have minded if he wasn't such a jerk in second season. And, that's when you realize that Michael seemed more human than Max could ever be. He helped them solve Alex's murder, he stayed back for Maria, he listened to Liz when Max wouldn't.

And I thought that Liz would be so much happier if she fell in love with the gruff, seeming hard-hearted Michael than the soft-spoken, romantic Max. I know every girl wants that perfect romance but when it goes awry, it's so much more perfect to fall for the person who'll always be there for you.

Buffy and Spike (BTVS)

Well, this is obvious. Spike and Buffy had more chemistry than Buffy and Angel ever had! Seriously though, if a couple is doomed, why keep trying? Why let yourself in for more heartbreak when you know that you can't be together?

Spike was always there for her. When no one else believed in her, he did. He stayed with her and helped her get over her pain. He took care of Dawn because he made a promise to her. And she made him feel less of a monster.

And Buffy? She slowly regained her humanity with him. She learned that being snatched away from heaven wasn't so unbearable. She learned to depend on him and not feel weak by it.

I just realized that I don't care if there aren't any flowers and candy. It doesn't matter if he doesn't say 'I love you.' I know that I still want that perfect romance. It's just...my definition of perfection seems to have changed.

Random songs at 1 am

There's nothing good on TV. So I'm listening to random songs playing on my itunes. So, as a completely pointless waste of time, here's how some songs make me feel.

Yeah Yeah Yeah Song - Flaming Lips

That 'yeah yeah yeah' part just bugs the life outta me. Everytime I hear it start, I wanna throw something at the the speakers or strangle myself with my earphones. Don't get me wrong. I love the song... just wish they didn't have the yeah yeah part!

It's Not Unusual - Tom Jones

It's an old song. Really corny. But I love it :) I know it's not supposed to be really happy. I've felt that way so many times and I can really relate to it. But, what the hell, it's got a catchy tune and I can actually dance to it. :)

Chasing Cars - Snow Patrol

One of their best songs. Such a beautiful love song. I wanted for so long to have someone that I can actually sing this to. 'Would you lie with me and just forget the world?'

I want to be with someone and not worry about making an impression. Just be with the person and know that I can be me. I want to waste time chasing cars around our heads.

Girl Next Door- Saving Jane

Who hasn't really felt this way at some point? The feeling of inadequacy. Whatever you do just cannot compare to that perfect person you know. Why would anyone want to go out with you when they can choose her instead?

I know I'm just the girl next door. I know I'll never have everything she has. And, maybe one day... it won't sting so much.

23- Jimmy Eat World

Had this in my itunes forever. Rediscovered it again when 'One tree hill' played it in their second season. That music makes me wanna close my eyes and just lose myself in it. 'I won't always love these selfish things.' Makes me want to get up and really do something that not's just for me. It's another story that I don't always do it.

'You'll sit alone forever if you wait for the right time...What are you hoping for' It makes sense doesn't it? I don't really know what I' waiting for. I used to think that I'd find it when I saw it. Maybe all my dreams are just that. Dreams that can never compare to reality. A reality that I can make better if I stopped waiting.

Arms of an angel - Sarah McLachlan

'There's always some reason to feel not good enough
And it's hard at the end of the day
I need some distraction oh beautiful release'

I can think of a million things that's upset me. And rather than confront them...I go into denial. I deny they exist. I bury my life into a million trivial pastimes. And never face the truth. That I'm not as happy as I thought I'd be at this age.

Dance with my Father - Luther Vandross

Goes without saying, doesn't it?

Another list of random thoughts

Well... I've got a ton of things running through my head. So, day by day, on this semi-long vacation, I'm gonna get it all down. Finally, clear my head (that'll take some time...)

Inconsequential things first.

A list (cos the last one was way too trivial!)

Addiction: Music I relate to

Song: At this point in time, 'tracks of my tears' (refer above)

Peeve: Sentences left unsaid. Maybe it's not important enough

Joy: Hugs and kisses for my lil furry angels

Worst Moment: Dec 29, 1998. 'nuf said

Best moment: Many good moments. Ask me on my death bed. I'll look back then...

Waiting: Forever and a day is just fantasy. Take a back seat on some days, cynicism.

Memories: Smiles to bring you back from the dumps.

Love: I'm drawing a blank here. Redefined to the point of a simple shrug.

Emotions: A damn amusement park ride.

Work: Fervent wishes that you're doing something right.

Fear: Random nightmares in the setting of reality

Chick flicks: Rolled eyes and sheepish feel-good smiles

Books: My escape

Tomorrow: The brighter one. Glimpses are not gonna be the end.

Corny : The line above!

Dreams: The line below...

Hope: Tiny. Pieces of heaven in a normal life.