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Voltron, Defender of the Universe

With the new pricing structure at Netflix set to change in September, I'd like to say I'm planning to cancel my subscription entirely, but they're making it very compelling to at least keep paying for their streaming service.

Looking at the TV shows I've added to my queue over the summer, Netflix keeps upping their game: great dramas like Mad Men and Friday Night Lights, and a slew of comic book-related cartoons like 90's staples X-Men and Spider-Man, and even recent series like last year's Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes.

This past Friday night, I couldn't help but seeing how the great 80's cartoon Voltron held up to the test of time. Though I'd be hard-pressed to recount any specific storyline, I fondly remember the opening theme which was narrated by Peter Cullen (aka Optimus Prime from Transformers). The theme and the show itself were quite epic and thanks to the magic of YouTube, you can take a look below:

Did I mention that Mattel is releasing a new set of the Voltron lions that will fit action figures of the pilots into them? While it will be gradually released over the course of the year, in the end, this bad boy will run you $290:

What's your favorite cartoon from the 80's?

Delusional bat, man

Article: Katie Cook's Comic About Batman as a Delusional Child Needs To Happen

As much as I love Christopher Nolan's Batman films, I would buy this interpretation in a heartbeat. To see some sketches of the awesome pitch above, click on the article link.

Beef always beats turkey

I may be enjoying my wife's summer vacation more than she is: I've had the pleasure of eating Loco Moco two nights in a row thanks to the additional time she has right now to cook up some delicious dishes from her home state of Hawaii. For those unfamiliar with this dish, I refer you to Wikipedia:

Note: This is a Google'd image, I consumed my actual dinner before I could take a pic

"Loco moco is a dish native to Hawaiian cuisine. There are many variations, but the essential loco moco consists of white rice, topped with a hamburger patty, a fried egg, and brown gravy."
Yea, not exactly what I'd categorize as "lighter fare", but it hit the spot after getting back from the gym (and probably cancelled out any benefits from said workout).

I've had writer's block since early July and I'm thinking of narrowing the topics my entries. I find myself asking, "Does the world really need another food blog, worship blog, or electric guitar gear blog?" because the overlap of folks interested in those topics is slim at best.

Lastly, Ron Swanson of NBC's Parks and Recreation is a new hero of mine. He would no doubt enjoy a good Loco Moco. Seeing clips of his scenes on YouTube was the sole reason I checked out the show, surely a testament to his greatness, thus I leave you with the Swanson Pyramid of Greatness (click to zoom in):

Tuesday's Tunes: Repo Man by Ray Lamontagne

Repo Man
By Ray Lamontagne

I heard the word,
It's goin' all around town.
Looks like your latest toy gone an
Put you down.
Well it won't be long,
'Fore you come crawling on home.
Like some old dog with your tail on the ground.

I'm listenin' to your Beg and your Plead.
Don't fill my heart with no pity.
What makes you think I'm gonna take you back again,
I ain't your Repo Man.

Used to be,
Just you and me.
So young and in love,
Just like it was meant to be.
Well it didn't take long,
Fore' I begin to see,
That you got eyes for every man on the street.

I'm listenin' to your Beg and your Plead.
Don't fill my heart with no pity.
What makes you think I'm gonna take you back again,
I ain't your Repo Man.

It's like you think I got revolvin' doors on my house,
Like you can just come and go as you please.
I'm 'bout to do what your daddy shoulda done,
I'm gonna lay you right across my knee.

I work like a devil,
Every night and every day,
Bustin' my back,
Just to make my pay.
Now where is your woman you ask,
'Cause, as they say, while the cat's away...

I'm listenin' to your Beg and your Plead.
Don't fill my heart with no pity.
What makes you think I'm gonna take you back again,
I ain't your Repo Man.