Jack and Stitch Sitting in a Barrel.

First there was Tomy's "Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End" merchandize which featured Jack Sparrow in a barrel, now there's Stitch (from Disney's Lilo and Stitch) in a barrel. Basically the premise for both games is simple. Put Jack or Stitch in their respective barrels while giving them a twist.

Once this is done, start sticking in the plastic knives into slots on the barrel. One of these will cause Jack or Stitch to pop-out of the barrel. However, from my experience, it's better not to be aiming one of these barrels at someone's face, as Jack (or Stitch) will launch out a good 20 centimetres from the barrel; definately not something you want sticking into your eye. And yes, I have Jack, on my office table.

Barrels of Fun, but Why is The Rum Gone?

I bought something that looked like a Grenade at first glance from an online store, but it's actually a movie merchandise item for Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End.

According to the web site:

• The U-Mate Pop-Up Pirate is an unique puzzle / strategy game.
• Set the pirate into the barrel and slide the sword into the barrel, If the pirate pops out on your turn, you are out.
• Pop-Up Pirate features the famous Pirate Jack Sparrow.
• A great game with the family and a fun game with your friends!
• It is available in different styles
• Size: Approx. 8cm (L) x 9cm (H) x 8cm (W)

I'm not one who usually buys this kind of stuff, but it does look, cute and I need something to boost my purchase price to qualify for a discount. With any luck, this and Planet Puzzle League will be arriving next week :).

Pirates of the Caribbean. Brought to you by Nuffnang

I just got back from Cineleisure, Mutiara Damansara, having attended a free screening of Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End courtesy of Nuffnang/Exabytes (and thanks to Aaron for the ticket - do visit his site, he is starving for traffic).

Having never attended a gathering of bloggers prior to this, seeing so many (250) in one place was abit overwhelming, but I did get to see some familiar faces. Here are some of the typical questions normally asked during these kind of meets.

Q: Do you blog?
A: Yes I do.

Q: What's your blog address?
A: nineoverten.blogspot.com. Thats nine over ten... in letters

Q: Do you read so & so's blog? -> I heard this question being asked to someone else, and I suppose the answer below would be appropriate, if I were to reply in the negative.
A: Errr. No. Am I supposed to?

No talk about work or food or other things in life, just blogs, blogs, referrals, ads, ad providers, traffic, blogs, some reference to sports and more blogs. I write about my hobbies usually, and unlike most blogs, not my personal life (or commentaries about life), so naturally I was a bit out of place :).

However, enough talk about bloggers, the main highlight of the event was the movie. I thought it was abit indulgent (maybe convulated to some) on part of the screenwriters and producers, but it was not bad. Jack Sparrow and gang are abit funnier than the previous movie, despite the darker setting and captain is nuttier than ever (you might think he is schizophrenic).

As for the rest of the movie, lets just say that things don't end up the way you think to be and with all the craziness going on-screen, you would do well having some shots of Vodka, or a bottle or two of Heineken to accentuate the effect or help you through some long talk scenes.

A word on Nuffnang, I thank you for your effort in organizing in event, but I'm seriously considering moving the Nuffnang ad to the bottom of my sidebar. Reason being it takes too long to load and at its current position, it prevents the rest of my sidebar from being loaded properly. You guys can certainly do better.

Invitation By Proxy...and This is American Idol!

I'll be watching Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End on the 24th, thanks to Aaron who got the tickets from nuffnang. The previous installment left another friend of mine squeamish as we had a sushi meal before setting our eyes on Davy Jones and his raw seafood mish-mash of a crew. Suffice to say that said friend was rather quiet throughout the movie.

American Idol viewers were in for a surprise tonight, as Melinda Doolittle gets the boot. Even though it's sad to see one of the best singers this season leave, at least my favourites are in the finals, say hi to Jordin and Blake. They probably do a good job in the final and it will certainly be a tough call, I'm saying this despite being more a Blake fan (beat-box...woot!)

Footnote: I'm in the opinion that Jordin's 2nd rendition of I (Who Have Nothing), was more "hebat" compared to that of the first time. You know what would be cool? Blake performing Quincy Jones' Ai No Corrida in the finals.