Well, as many of you may or may not know, this upcoming Friday is December 21, 2012, the end of the Mayan calendar and, as it happens, the end of all human civilization whatsoever. It seems sad that human civilization has to end in 2012, as we had so much more ahead of us, so much to look forward to. But alas, that is not to be. However, as we sit at the end of human existence, I have decide to look back at what I am thankful for having happened before the end of the world. Here is my short list.
1) The Hobbit came out... in one movie!
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One movie to rule them all
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When I heard that Peter Jackson was again going to be in charge of Middle-Earth once more, I was excited! Jackson had done a wonderful job putting 3 classic fantasy works and making them into exactly 3 classic movies. So when he was put in charge of The Hobbit, I was certain I was in for a great movie, told in exactly 3 hours time. And what a 3 hours it turned out to be. Trolls, Giants, Dragons, Elves, a war... all in exactly one movie. I was surprised that he could fit it all in. At least it was better then unnecessarily stretching it out over two movies. I could understand that, but two would have to be a minimum. I mean, why would you have three movies for one book when you already did three movies for three books? That would be ridiculous!
2) George Lucas given a restraining order from the Star Wars franchise
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| Lucas signs the restraining order with Skywalker family lawyer, Mr. Bob Iger |
Nerds around the world were given an early Christmas present. It was reported in late October that George Lucas had finally lost in court and was forced to sign a restraining order that states he must stay at least 200 ft from Star Wars at all times. The statement from the court read “the defendant, Mr. Lucas, is prohibited from assaulting, threatening, intimidating, coercing or otherwise defiling the childhood memories of the plaintiffs and the entire Skywalker family.” After leaving the court, Mr. Lucas was heard to say “Well, at least I still have Indy.”
3) Song of Ice and Fire finished quickly
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| Did winter finally come? No... probably not. |
After taking 7 years between A Feast for Crows and A Dance with Dragons (two books that were supposed to be one book in the first place), no one really dared hope that George RR Martin would finish the Song of Ice and Fire series anytime soon. So it came as a huge surprise when George RR Martin announced that The Winds of Winter and A Song of Spring would both be released on the same day and end the series, almost a year after Dragons. “I realized that my fans have been more then patient with me as I write my 1,000 page descriptions of each character’s dinner,” Martin told the press. “I really hope they enjoy the series’ end.” Reviewers loved the series, with one even stating “This is certainly Martin’s magnum opus. One of the best parts comes as Martin takes 300 pages to describe how Tyrion waddles around the Throne Room talking about sex and wine. It really is an epic. Fantasy at its best!”
4) Alison Brie, Emma Watson and Felicia Day telling me I was the most awesome person ever
Sorry, I think this was actually I dream I had. Lets just move on.
5) Half-Life 3 came out... and was awesome!
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| Why Valve? WHY!? |
HA! Even I know this is never going to happen. Ever. Just accept it. Half-Life 3 is a dream. Just pick up your old copies of Half-Life one and enjoy beating aliens in with a crowbar. Cause you're never gonna have Gordan Freeman with a Portal Gun. I'm sorry.
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| Don't forget to set your watches |
I hope everyone has a wonderful end of the world!
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