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My desperate need to retain positive Indiana Jones memories continues…

By Burbanked on Jun 3, 2008 in Henry Jones Jr., Movies, Newest | 725 views |

Best. Toy. Ever? Having three boys and being something of a textbook case in stunted emotional development, it’s not at all rare for me to play with and even covet some of their cool toys. But this Indiana Jones Whip, recently gifted to Sonny Corleone at his fifth birthday party, is something spectacular indeed. Yes, it’s made of China-manufactured plastic and two-and-a-half-feet of polyester, but there’s a kind of sublime joy to swinging this thing and hearing a pretty realistic whaa-tshhhh! sound result. It’s damn satisfying, and it’s not something easily replicated because most people don’t have the real thing. Highly recommended.

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Ray | Jun 3, 2008 | Reply

Is it made from CGI? I sure hope so.

I am looking for a greaser monkey doll from the movie … you know, the one that makes a psychic connection with Shia. I am going to do unmentionable things to that doll, and then send it to Lucas’ enclave with my seed oozing from its banana hole.

NOTE TO LUCAS: When you get it, have my dying sperm collaborate on the screenplay for your next fucking movie. Even unfertilized, they have more imagination and intelligence than you. And I STILL won’t go and see it.

Damn … I’m still kinda pissed at the guy.
Burbanked | Jun 4, 2008 | Reply

You know, I really try to answer every comment that appears on this site, but when confronted with a phrase along the lines of my seed oozing from its banana hole I’ve gotta admit that I’m at a loss.

As ever, Ray, thanks for classing up the joint!
Carlo Conda | Jun 5, 2008 | Reply

It’s the message that counts, and I got to agree with Ray.

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