ChaseRoper

I was watching this on TV the other day and all I could think of was how badly I wished I could go listen to a HDTGM right after.

I have a 13yo who, over the last couple years, has steadily shown new interest in different types of music. I love music and enjoy most genres of it given the right mood or circumstance. For the most part, my son has always enjoyed new types of music that I have been introducing him to. After he started using Pandora, he found other bands that I've never heard of like Suicide Silence and other death metal bands. He says that he just really likes the percussion and progressive style of the music and I have to admit, that's a compelling reason to listen. What I take issue with, is how much he wants to identify himself with the culture surrounding the death metal music. Growing out his hair longer, brooding more, his attitude even seems worse (I mean for a 13yo that's saying a lot because they're already nuts). I don't want him to continue listening to music that is going to make others see him in a light that I know isn't true about him. Does anyone else here have this going on? Or have any suggestions on how I should handle this?

hey who pooped on those leaves?

What are you even talking about!? PFT's Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber is SPOT ON.

Unrelated to this episode, last night my wife was reading a horoscope out loud and mentioned that one of our kids' sign governs the stomach and thorax. I said that I didn't think people had a thorax to which my 14yo replied, "I've heard of the Lorax, but the thorax!?" I have the best kids.

I mean, I've heard of Breaking Bad but Breaking PHONES?

I like when our hero is told "No guns are allowed in Parmistan. If they find a gun on you, they will cut your head off." Hey, not if he HAS A GUN.

I thought it would be really helpful if we had a place on the internet to get more weather updates. Each week we know what the weather was like in L.A. at the time of the CBB recording but what about other places in the world? How are we supposed about the weather somewhere else?! So each day, come on here please and share your location and weather. I'll start. Olympia, WA. A few clouds outside but mostly blue skies and sunshine.

Awesome. I don't think I know you but I never go out to clubs or do anything fun. So that might be why. Mostly cloudly but might clear up to be a nice summer day!

Update: He's 14 now and I bought him and his friends tickets to Warped Tour for his bday in May so I guess I gave up on this.

My new catchphrase suggestions never get picked so I've killed myself. Bye.

The sunglasses for the kid with Aspergers makes sense but the movie didn't do ANYTHING to explain why. It might have been on accident like you guys suggested. My son has Apsergers and a key component for a lot of people on this end of the autism spectrum live with different sensory sensitivities Certain sounds, over stimulation, fabrics or lighting (especially flourescent) bothers them. We have a special plan in place with my son's school that includes allowing him to wear sunglasses in the building and during if he feels like he needs to. I don't think there was anything in the movie that did a good job of explaining this kid's Aspergers or even that they got it right, but I just thought I'd share and educate a little!

When the topic of imaginary friends came up and Scott asked about MTJ having one, I hoped with all my heart that MTJ would have revealed that he is in fact Scott's imaginary friend.

Anybody want to join my new jazz/ hip hop band?

Just got my free sample delivered today. Ground it for espresso and made an iced Americano. It is fantastic. Using the Bangbang promo code and getting the subscription!

Bullstation, I hate to also sound cliched but this just sounds real tough and I'm sorry your family going through this. I wish I could offer some sort of advice or resource for you. Hopefully you also have a close friend or two that you can talk to you. Just using someone who will listen to your frustrations and validate what you are feeling can be a help for me often. If want one more person like that, email me at chase.roper@gmail.com and I'll send you my phone number!

You know what they say, no one likes to hear you toot your own horn because you are a horrible trumpet player.

First, I accept your apology. Second, I, being a creative artist in my own right, shall will be forced to execute my super awesome idea with my own resources, passion and time!

Yes 80 copies. New Releases came out on Tuesdays which at our store was .99 rental day. We 200 copies of Men in Black. And they were always gone at first. The sticker was a small white rectangle that said something like "A scene in the following movie contains a piece of art by sculptor Frederick Hart. There is no relationship between the sculpture in 'Devil's Advocate' and Mr. Hart's 'Ex Nihilo.' The artist does not endorse or sponsor or is in any way affiliated with 'Devil's Advocate' or the portrayal of the art work in it." I grabbed some of this from a press release I found about it. I didn't remember all of it of course. Anyways, I'm glad I could get that piece of trivia about this dumb I know too much about off my chest.

I have one of the best podcast ideas to pitch to Earwolf. Who's garbage can should I throw my pitch directly into?

Hi guys! I was working in a video store when this movie hit VHS. I remember being forced by the production company to stick disclaimer stickers on all 80 copies because a sculptor named Frederick Hart's masterpiece "ex nihilo" was predominantly featured without his consent. I had to place stickers on the movie covers for the rental copies and WB had to cut the scene out before it was released for sale. Here's an old article I found about it. I hated that movie even more after all those stupid stickers. http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117467814/

Is Maa Wife happening in here too?! I can't escape it! I have four kiddos and all but one are ambitious little socialites who wear their emotions on their sleeves. The third has aspergers and expresses a level of honestly with everyone around him that I can't begin to explain.

Oh boy, this was a great thing to hear. I really enjoyed the brief story arch wherein PFT and Andy Richter co-interview each other and then PFT comes back to address this serious issue with Jake later. Seriously, I'm really bummed that I never had the opportunity to see a live Tue show. I know a few folk who have had an opportunity to be on one of those nights and I kind of wish I never made that opportunity happen either. In all, I fee that Scott has greatly affected the comedy landscape of the world with CDR/CBB and I'm really happy for the amazing run it had. Ok, now I have to take lunch to MAH WAAAHHF. (I hope I'm spelling that affectation right.)

I concur with Barry! Kids will actually learn how to put themselves to sleep but you've got to set them up for success! A well structured and reliable bedtime routine over time will prime their little brains for slumber. My first boy did not have this and we suffered! Horribly late nights, tantrums, he'd have a bad attitude during the day due to lack of sleep. . . Our next three were different and bedtimes go very smoothly. We would do something simple that started at pretty much the same time every day: Dinner, Bath, Teeth Brushing, Storytime, Bed. When they're toddlers, they will let out a cry that makes mom and dad very anxious, but take Barry's advice. Go in the room, sing a song or two maybe, pat their back, and leave the room.