(But would, if I thought no one would know better)
1. Southwest Eggrolls
2. ok go Treadmill Dance
3. Haiku
4. Food TV
5. Daylight Savings Time
6. Leslie Basham, the Landers (United Auto Group) Spokeswoman
7. Formula 409
8. The "What If Dr. Mayo...?" Game
9. The "Good" Ice
10. McSweeney's Internet Tendency Lists
As you may know, McSweeney's Internet Tendency is the online contingent of the quarterly journal McSweeney's. This quirky publication is the brain-child of Dave Eggers, writer-extraordinaire and my potential soulmate. I secretly hate Eggers because he is infinitely more creative and talented that I can ever hope to be, yet also suspect that, were we ever to meet, we would be instant and lifelong kindred spirits. What can I say? Some people lust over handsome movie stars; I go for geeky writer-types.
But I digress. The point of this entry was not to elaborate on the theme "I Heart Dave Eggers" but to present a challenge. You see, McSweeney's Internet Tendency features a section devoted to lists composed by readers. Recent list topics have included: "Phrases on the Marquee at the Local Strip Club to Cater to a More Literate Crowd," "Jokes Made by Robots, for Robots," and "Prescription Drug or Metal Band?" The lists have become so popular that they've been compiled into a book: MOUNTAIN MAN DANCE MOVES: THE MCSWEENEY'S BOOK OF LISTS. I insist you visit the website immediately and often. http://www.mcsweeneys.net/links/lists/
Now for the challenge: I am certain that the collective genius of Compulsive Analysis's dedicated readers (at most recent count, approximately 5 people) can yield several outstanding lists suitable for publication on the website, and, if we're lucky, even in a future anthology! Not only will you garner fame and glory, there will also be fewer degrees of separation between me and Dave. So, get crackin', people. Start churnin' out the lists. Choose your best and submit it to lists@mcsweeneys.net, and of course, post it as a comment HERE so we can all enjoy your humor and brilliance. If your list is published by McSweeney's, _The_Analyst will personally buy your dinner.
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Hmmm...I will definitely be thinking of a good list.
I just checked out some of the lists already on McSweeny's and I must say that, so far, the list of Biblical Horror Movies is my favorite--especially "I Know What You Did Last Supper." ha ha.
One more thing:
What if Dr. Mayo had a MySpace page?
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Great Products Offered During Late Night Infomercials...
1.Anything by Ron P. (If you stay up late you know who I am talking about) ie the Pocket Fisherman
2.The Sobucowa Pillow (Buckwheat Hulls)
3.The Bullet Mixer (Great Smoothies)
4.All the AB Machines (too many to name)
5.Time Life Decades Music Collections
6.The Bedazzler
7.That great leather repair kit (Im still not real sure that it works as good as the picture try to portray)
8.The Car Wash Wand (Works great on your RV)
That's enough for now please add any I may have forgotten.
Practical Uses I've Discovered for The Deluxe Gopher Pick Up & Reaching Tool (As Seen on TV)
1. Pinching roomate from distances greater than three feet but less than six feet away
2. Carefully launching small objects across the room
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