Happy Halloween!
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Sunday, October 31, 2010
Saturday, October 30, 2010
ZaK Bagans's New Pussy
So in my last post I was saying that Zak is a big softy, a big bully, and an ego maniac. Here is a perfect example of this mixture from his latest Twitter feed:
"I named my new cat Scruff Bagans cuz hes a stray (scruff) and has black spikey hair. I go outside calling " bagannnnnsss."
Awwwww, this is why I heart you, Zak. Just don't spray-tan your little kitty, please.
"I named my new cat Scruff Bagans cuz hes a stray (scruff) and has black spikey hair. I go outside calling " bagannnnnsss."
Awwwww, this is why I heart you, Zak. Just don't spray-tan your little kitty, please.
A Kinder, Gentler GAC
Has anyone noticed how much Zak Bagans has toned down his act when confronting the other side? Instead of a spray-tanned bit bull, he's now an orange pussy cat. The guys, who were hilarious to begin with, seem to have clearly caught on to the fact that they are entertainers. I think they may take their show on the road as some sort of ghost busting, comedy team.
This past episode of Ghost Adventures that took place in Newcastle, PA at Hill View Manor (a former retirement home where hundreds of people died), was a perfect example of what I'm talking about. It starts with Zak sporting a pair of shades, petting a darling, sandy-colored puppy in a field outside the building.
Zak and the cute owner of the place, named Candy (she had eyebrows that would make Divine jealous), flirted it up as she gave him a tour of the place. She said she had her butt pinched by a ghost and kind of liked it. Meanwhile, Aaron tripped over a pipe repeatedly, much to the mockery of Zak. Zak's expression as Aaron trips a second time was one of pure douche-baggery.
When they got down to the basement, Zak exclaimed that it made him want to curl up with a sleeping bag and "listen to some Kenny G." Really? Not Nine Inch Nails or Ministry, Zak?
We also got to see Zak play piano on an out-of-tune piano. And they had fun with a shot of a wheel chair flying down a staircase repeatedly, which channeled The Changeling.
My favorite line of the episode? When they got to a place in the building where an angry lunch lady worked, Aaron backed it up and said, "Now I'm sitting on the mashed potatoes."
Another funny Aaronism occurred when he asked if the spirit of Jim liked the food in the cafeteria: "Did you guys ever have anything that blew your mind that you loved so much? Did you like the spaghetti and meatballs she made? I heard it's pretty gooood."
When they get to the roof where two suicides took place, Zak claimed they weren't up there to "get a sun tan." No tan needed, Zak. I promise.
Around the building sits a big golf course, built over human remains. This can mean only one thing: The Ghost Adventures Invitational golf game! All the guys sported polo shirts. Zak wore an orange one that matched his face. They raced around in golf carts and hit balls all over the place, even making fun of themselves when Zak debunked that Nick hit a ball 450 yards by using their high-definition cameras.
My favorite part of the whole golf diversion was the droopy caddy who stood off to the side and held the scores like he'd rather be sucking on a tail pipe. Zak won the game. Big surprise there. Later, Aaron said, "Just to let you know, I lost on purpose just so Zak looked good on film. That's what I do." This is why we love you, Aaron.
During their lock down, there were a lot of whispery EVPs I didn't really get. The guys used their spirit box, which didn't reveal anything I thought that impressive, despite the fact that Nick and Zak were losing it over stringing some sentences together that was supposed to mean something about something. Whatever. Yawn.
The one EVP that really creeped me out was the one I can't remember, of course. It was clear as day and very human-sounding.
There was footage of an orb in a hallway that looked credible. We also got lots of shots of Zak's meaty forearms with goosebumps and hair standing on end.
When Zak believed he communicated with a guy named Jim, he addressed him in a much different way than the old, pit bull Zak would have. Instead of saying, "Hey Jim, you motherfucker, come out and git us!" he said:
"Sir, I think you talked to me and emotionally that kind of hit me a little bit. . . I want to say thank you for communicating with us. I guess it's just the interaction."
Awwww Zak, you big pussy.
Later, he and Nick get a ghost speaking to them in their spirit box that Zak called "a smart ass." Payback is a bitch, isn't it, Zak?
*smooch*
This past episode of Ghost Adventures that took place in Newcastle, PA at Hill View Manor (a former retirement home where hundreds of people died), was a perfect example of what I'm talking about. It starts with Zak sporting a pair of shades, petting a darling, sandy-colored puppy in a field outside the building.
Zak and the cute owner of the place, named Candy (she had eyebrows that would make Divine jealous), flirted it up as she gave him a tour of the place. She said she had her butt pinched by a ghost and kind of liked it. Meanwhile, Aaron tripped over a pipe repeatedly, much to the mockery of Zak. Zak's expression as Aaron trips a second time was one of pure douche-baggery.
Candy O, those eyebrows!
We also got to see Zak play piano on an out-of-tune piano. And they had fun with a shot of a wheel chair flying down a staircase repeatedly, which channeled The Changeling.
My favorite line of the episode? When they got to a place in the building where an angry lunch lady worked, Aaron backed it up and said, "Now I'm sitting on the mashed potatoes."
Another funny Aaronism occurred when he asked if the spirit of Jim liked the food in the cafeteria: "Did you guys ever have anything that blew your mind that you loved so much? Did you like the spaghetti and meatballs she made? I heard it's pretty gooood."
When they get to the roof where two suicides took place, Zak claimed they weren't up there to "get a sun tan." No tan needed, Zak. I promise.
Around the building sits a big golf course, built over human remains. This can mean only one thing: The Ghost Adventures Invitational golf game! All the guys sported polo shirts. Zak wore an orange one that matched his face. They raced around in golf carts and hit balls all over the place, even making fun of themselves when Zak debunked that Nick hit a ball 450 yards by using their high-definition cameras.
Nick's mysterious 450-yard-hit
My favorite part of the whole golf diversion was the droopy caddy who stood off to the side and held the scores like he'd rather be sucking on a tail pipe. Zak won the game. Big surprise there. Later, Aaron said, "Just to let you know, I lost on purpose just so Zak looked good on film. That's what I do." This is why we love you, Aaron.
During their lock down, there were a lot of whispery EVPs I didn't really get. The guys used their spirit box, which didn't reveal anything I thought that impressive, despite the fact that Nick and Zak were losing it over stringing some sentences together that was supposed to mean something about something. Whatever. Yawn.
The one EVP that really creeped me out was the one I can't remember, of course. It was clear as day and very human-sounding.
There was footage of an orb in a hallway that looked credible. We also got lots of shots of Zak's meaty forearms with goosebumps and hair standing on end.
When Zak believed he communicated with a guy named Jim, he addressed him in a much different way than the old, pit bull Zak would have. Instead of saying, "Hey Jim, you motherfucker, come out and git us!" he said:
"Sir, I think you talked to me and emotionally that kind of hit me a little bit. . . I want to say thank you for communicating with us. I guess it's just the interaction."
Awwww Zak, you big pussy.
Later, he and Nick get a ghost speaking to them in their spirit box that Zak called "a smart ass." Payback is a bitch, isn't it, Zak?
*smooch*
Friday, October 29, 2010
Cemetery Photos
On our ghost tour, we were alerted to an amazing cemetery, called Woodward Hill, that we visited the next day. Here are a few shots that I took:
James Buchanan's grave site
Thursday, October 28, 2010
Nice Orbs
I went to Lancaster County with my sister and best friend last week. Over the weekend, we took a ghost tour that gave an interesting history of the area, filled with lots of gory tidbits.
While taking the tour, we caught some orbs floating around the areas we stopped at. The most prominent one? The orb hovering right over our tour guide's crotch!
While taking the tour, we caught some orbs floating around the areas we stopped at. The most prominent one? The orb hovering right over our tour guide's crotch!
small orb hovers in the upper right-hand corner of this building
some orbs in front of the theater we stopped at
orb in front of a brick building
orbs in an alley way
orb above my head and right over my camera case (in my hand) while we were striking our spooky pose
orb hovering to the left of cat and in-between her and Lynn
more hovering orbs
orbs abound!
This is a close-up of an orb shot in front of a window. Even though I know it was probably a reflection, the light anomaly in the right window freaks me out because it looks like a small, evil face.
Drum Roll please. . .
the crotch orb!
ATTN JIM: If you're reading this, please send me your amazing orb shot at Eastern State Penn!
Go Into the Light, No! Don't Go Into the Light!
My latest PopMatters column on one of my all-time-favorite Halloween movies is up now.
They're Heeeere. . .
They're Heeeere. . .
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Some GS Shit, Right There: Paranormal Activity 2
I saw Paranormal Activity 2 in Philadelphia last week on opening night. What a movie! What a crowd! My sister, friend, and I lined up and were nearly knocked over by a pushy crowd, anxious to get a seat. We found three together without any problem. All that running for nothing. Well not for nothing - the movie rocked!
I had no idea what to expect since I didn't watch any trailers or read any reviews beforehand. Without giving too much away, the movie revolves around Katie's (remember her? *shudder*) sister's family, who enjoys toying around with their video camera. After their house is broken into and ransacked, they set up security cameras in all corners of the house, which lead to some interesting and very creepy footage.
Like Oren Peli's last film, the pacing is slow and builds to a hand-wringing, eye-hiding tension. I think I screamed at the end, but I'm still not sure. I do remember feeling like I had the wind knocked out of me.
The audience commentary during all of this was priceless. Phrases like:
"Oh no, she didn't!"
"Get the baby and get out!"
"That's some GS shit, right there."
and
"I WANT MY MONEY BACK!"
accompanied the nail-biting, spooky good time.
By the way, does anyone know what "GS shit" means?
I had no idea what to expect since I didn't watch any trailers or read any reviews beforehand. Without giving too much away, the movie revolves around Katie's (remember her? *shudder*) sister's family, who enjoys toying around with their video camera. After their house is broken into and ransacked, they set up security cameras in all corners of the house, which lead to some interesting and very creepy footage.
Like Oren Peli's last film, the pacing is slow and builds to a hand-wringing, eye-hiding tension. I think I screamed at the end, but I'm still not sure. I do remember feeling like I had the wind knocked out of me.
The audience commentary during all of this was priceless. Phrases like:
"Oh no, she didn't!"
"Get the baby and get out!"
"That's some GS shit, right there."
and
"I WANT MY MONEY BACK!"
accompanied the nail-biting, spooky good time.
By the way, does anyone know what "GS shit" means?
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