But iirc, they stated to do this movie old style, with only a minimum of CGI. So, why do I see so much that came out of a computer? Heck, the first thing they showed wasn’t real (and if it was, give PETA a call). Sure, it’s not as bad as with many other movies. But one shouldn’t brag about something they won’t do.
Just my two cents. Not that I care, as long as I enjoy the flick.

Now, a funny thing came along afterwards. Some Russian Communist Party members want to ban the movie, ’cause it’s anti-Soviet propaganda that distorts history. They are afraid that the teenagers, who are not aware of what happened in 1957, might believe the Soviets were chasing after crystal skulls. So they not only think that their kids missed a few history lessons, but also imply that the modern russian teenager is just frickin’ stupid and can’t distinguish obvious fiction from fact. Better tell them that the world did not get run over by aliens, like in various movies. Hey, we Germans should sue Hollywood as well, since our youth might believe Nazi Germany has been hunting down whip-wielding archeologists in search for a golden box filled with dust or the ancient goblet of a mere carpenter. And better call New-Delhi and give them a hint where they can find the Sankara Stones, which help them solve all problems.

And as a final related thing, I got myself a fedora. Not the wool-made official one, which isn’t more than a non-authentic gimmik, but a real fur fedora. I wonder why all the other movie-goers were eyeing me at the preview. Anyway, I’m considering to become a regular hat wearer. If it just weren’t ruining my hairdo…

It’s been resting in my session tabs for so long, I can’t even begin to imagine how it got there. Great site, though. But why am I not on the list above? At least my middle name means young/strong warrior… and the first can be interpreted as hopebringer (”oiltree planter” and oiltree being a sign of hope), so this basically makes me a Paladin… oh right.. that’s why I’m not on the list. Have to figure out what my last name means someday, maybe it makes it up.

Of course, if that is a bit far-fetched for you, you might prefer 5 Kick-Ass Sci-Fi Apocalypses (That Could Actually Happen). How ’bout we discover a giant asteroid that could put humankind on the list of endangered non-space-traveling species, send a fleet of robots to take care of if, which happen to be/become sentinent (and hate us) and make sure the asteroid hits us good. Of course we are prepared for something like that as well, but the asteroid carries an unknown virus, which causes deathly mutations. While scientists search for a cure, they unleash a terrible monster/whatsoever.

There you have it. One or the other way, we’re doomed. Better get the old family suicide knife ready, to escape the horror.

We now have emission stickers in Germany, that classify cars based on the particle pollution they produce. Some areas (mostly metropolitan) were declared Green Zones and you may not drive in(to) a zone, if your car doesn’t wear the correct sticker. The classification depends on the engine type, filters and all that stuff. Sounds difficult, but I must say it was really hard to find cars that wear a sticker that ain’t the highest classification. Tonight in Stuttgart was the first time I saw one. Yes, the rules have been watered down to almost nothing. Even the old car of my mother, which wouldn’t get a sticker last year without modification, can get one now without breaking a sweat. And in case you still wouldn’t get one, there are exceptions for oldtimers and cars you own long enough (so you don’t have to afford a new one).

It’s kind of a bouncer thing. You’re ugly, you don’t get in. But if you’re old, it’s okay to be ugly. And if you’ve been ugly all your life, that’s cool, too. Only if you recently got ugly and can’t make enough excuses, then maybe… only maybe, you will not be let in. Ah, but what the heck, just step on it and they’ll try to make a rule to justify it.

Funny how concepts that are based on good ideas can go down. But while we’re at it, I’d like to suggest something to make life on and near the streets more enjoyable. Based on the bouncer, try a Good Looks Sticker. No more ugly cars on the street.
“Try washing your car for a change, junky.”
“Fiat Multipla? Fsck no!”
“You painted your 1967 Mustang GT500 Shelby Fastback… pink?!? Die and go to hell!!!” *bang bang bang* (Seriously, saw a photo of that… as if millions of big blocks suddenly cried out in terror…)

Diese und weitere Fragen klären die Erhebungen im Atlas zur deutschen Alltagssprache (AdA) von den Germanistikern der Uni Augsburg. Hochinteressant.