Rantfest!

If there's one thing that really bugs me (I kid--there are millions and billions of things that really bug me), it's Internet typos. I don't mind the occasional slip-up--I make mistakes like that often. But for God's sake, people. If you can't figure out how to hold the Shift key to capitalize words, please don't use a computer. Just because you're posting a story online doesn't mean it automatically becomes an IM conversation.

Moreover, if you're attempting to write in English--use the goddamned English language. That's what it's there for. Please, think of your readers (although if you're mangling the language, chances are you won't have readers. Serves you right).

On a completely different note, I'm going to be incredibly obnoxious and go back to my cultural heritage topic for just a moment. Being Indian does not make me automatically vegetarian. Instead of asking "You are vegetarian, aren't you?", try "Are you vegetarian?". The former will get you an answer of "No, I actually live off the stupidity of other people--that's why I spend so much time with you".

Okay, done now. Instead of returning to bad writing, I think I'll venture into the land of bad music. Also known as Justin Timberlake. Who sounds like a girl, looks like a giant pimple, and sings higher than I do. Hallelujah.

And good old Justin has reminded me of yet another pet peeve of mine (are you bored yet?): singers-turned-actors and actors-turned-singers. Acting and singing are NOT interchangeable. Please, all you Hilary Duff fans out there--what ever gave you the idea that she had talent?

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That was tactless. Nevertheless, I'm tired of seeing bad movies made worse by the fact that the main character, on top of being average-girl-in-a-stereotypical-school, can now not only single-handedly change hundreds of stupid, evil people into nice, intelligent people but can sing, dance, and possibly even juggle flaming torches. ALL AT ONCE.

Dun dun DAAAH!

Because you know she's totally someone thousands of preteens can relate to--other than the fact that the hunky boy is both super-sweet and falls for her instantly, the bitch queen can't compete with her natural charm, and she still somehow makes clutzy mistakes that win the hearts of the cynical outcasts, she's exactly like every girl in the world!

...Nice try, Disney.

Tsubaki