Post 51: Wherein I come across as a first class prick

I'm in a bad mood today. I have some suspicions as to why. I think a lot of it has to do with my wushu training. And my new job that starts on the 23. I'll get back to you on that once I think I've figured it out. Until then, please keep in mind that I'm angry and frustrated, and I have no idea why. This will likely affect what I write, and not for the better.

Read more of the Lunar book, and God damn! These guys are freaking awesome! The only problem I had with this book is that everyone in it is either gay or bisexual. This isn't a problem in and of itself (and lord knows I don't typically have a problem with this sort of thing), but what bugs me is that the only "straight" person in the book is looked upon with a sort of bemused "ain't he cute" sort of view. This was irritating me until my girlfriend pointed out that, if you change gender and species at will, your sexuality would be pretty much anything you wanted it to be. That helped me put things in perspective.

Yes, like so many other things in life, it's all about perspective. And yes, I realize that the last paragraph makes me sound like a crazy asshole. :P Ah well. This is what happens when I get tired and cranky!

While I'm on the "crazy asshole" track and busy sticking both feet in my feeding orifice, I might as well talk about Don Imus (legendary radio broadcaster and first class prick), who recently referred to the champions of the Women's NCAA division as "nappy-headed hos". This brought the African-American community down on him like a hurricane, and he's losing sponsers and shit. Press conferences are being held.

Granted, he's an asshole, and a fucking moron. And I've heard from several people that he's a racist bigot, as well. But there's a bit of a double standard here, isn't there? I hate double-standards. They shouldn't be allowed.

I guess this could be filed under "perspective" as well. Whatever.

I have an Iron Heroes game tonight, and I'm planning something that I was going to save for later...but this game needs a kick in the ass, and it needs it now. If this doesn't work, then...I just don't know. My players requested swashbuckling, but I'm not sure that's what they really want. I'm starting to think that they don't operate well in a "sandbox" environment.

I was positive that I had something else to talk about, but I'll be damned if I can remember what. I need to lay off the peyote.

That's enough of me being a dick for one day. Hopefull I'll be feeling more like my brilliant, chipper self tomorrow. Until then, peace.