The Basement

Mullet with Headlights

2009-09-16T09:51:00.000-07:00

Thanks to Susan, I have stumbled on to quite the find! This comes from a list of "Literal Music Videos" from youtube. If you love the song Total Eclipse of The Heart...and I know you do (FYI: Curtis sings it with his eyes closed) then you are going to love watching the "Literal Version" of their video. Warning: do not watch while drinking anything or in a quiet place...and Curtis..try to keep your eyes open or you will miss all the fun. Enjoy!

Meet...Major!

2009-09-05T20:24:00.000-07:00

I am very pleased to introduce the newest addition to our transportation family. Ever since riding Alison and Megan's cruiser bikes (honey & bluesy) at Redfish Lake I have been itching to get my own. Tonight on a whim Alison and I decided to go to Al's Sporting Goods to see their cruiser collection and they just happened to be having a sale. I had absolutely no intention on buying a cruiser bike tonight but I could not pass this up when I saw it. Its design is inspired by the old World War II jeeps. Enjoy!From the utilitarian rack to the star bell all the details on this bike are awesome! I can't explain the mystical bond between a cruiser and its owner, I haven't even experienced it until tonight, but I hope each of you gets the chance to live it someday. I look forward to introducing it to Bluesy and Bruiser very soon!

You Know You're A Dork When....

2009-08-06T21:30:00.000-07:00

Everyone has those moments in their lives when their little bubble pops and they realize that they are probably a bigger dork than they previously thought. Whether its when you find yourself with the exact same disney pin collection as the 8 year old girl in line behind you in Fantasy Land, or when you catch your reflection in the move theatre line and see optimus prime staring back at you from your t-shirt, or even when your bedside table houses a firearm...an alarm clock...and hydrocephalic stuffed tigger. You all know the moments of self awareness that I mean.

Well...last week the universe not so subtly reminded me that I have permanent residency on planet Dork. While picking up some movie treats for a Friday night soiree I saw a big bag of Mini M&M's. I bought them on impulse and couldn't get enough of them that night! So when Monday came around I went to Lee's Marketplace to buy more. When I arrived at the store the tell-tale light blue bag was nowhere to be found. Instead of acting like an adult and going home to do more important things I went to the customer service desk and asked if they had any in the back that simply hadn't been put out on the shelves yet. After a skinny stock boy came back several minutes later empty handed I proved my extra strength dorkiness by asking them if they could order me some from their distribution! They agreed to and took down my name and number. In the next few days Lee's Marketplace will have a solitary bag of Mini M&M's delivered to their store by a confused delivery man and then they will call the biggest dork in the world to come get his candy. The best part is that later I remembered that I had actually gotten the first bag from Smith's. When my bag comes to Lee's it will first one that the store has ever had in stock.

Please share your own dorky epiphanies with us here in Paul's Basement. Remember that you are among friends who will not judge you and who probably realized that you were a dork way before you did.

"A lot of people go to college for seven years."

2009-07-05T21:20:00.000-07:00

While I should have received a doctorate in philanthropy for all of the tuition I donated to the lost cause that is the Utah State football team I only received a couple of bachelors degrees. Although, as evidenced by my mug in this picture, I couldn't be more pleased to be holding an empty portfolio. The actual diplomas were left on my doorstep two days ago! I am officially a college grad. Thanks to everyone for their support. I would especially like to thank my patient wife Alison and our BFF's Curt and Meg for not disowning me when I had to sell my soul to the library. You guys are the best.

Better Luck Next Time History!

2009-03-18T08:32:00.000-07:00

Sometimes I would like to visit Dwight's alternate universe if only for a day. Although some may say that Curt and I each have vacation homes there.

Michael's Shocking Gift

2009-02-23T12:11:00.001-08:00

"Somebody please tackle me!"

2009-02-16T13:14:00.000-08:00

For those that missed this athletic feat and wanted to know what he was thinking during those 100 hundred yards. Enjoy!

Invasion of the Body Snatchers!

2009-02-12T19:29:00.000-08:00

Fellow members of society. This is a call for your help. One of my favorite
actors, I have like two, has by all definitions fallen of the wagon. Or has he?
Giving up his critically acclaimed acting career to be the next Vanilla Ice,
Joaquin Phoenix seems to have lost his mind.
Please watch these videos and give me your honest assessments.
Is Joaqin writing checks his star power can't cash, is he suffering from what I
call the "Neverland Disease" (losing the battle against eccentricity), or his this an
elaborate publicity stunt?Please leave your comments and light a candle.

"Hey Brother"

2009-01-26T09:11:00.000-08:00

Here is a small dose of our beloved Buster. For those of you who have seen Arrested Development, let me know if you know anyone like one of the Bluths or which character you would be most likely to be.

Deleted Scenes From Curt and Paul's 2008 Christmas Special

2009-01-06T07:28:00.000-08:00

If you liked these deleted scenes you should see the finished product! It should be noted that Curt and Paul are professional TV Special co-hosts, Telethon co-hosts, TV Personalities, Infusers of Christmas Spirit, and the funniest people they know. You should not try these media feats of hilarity at home. I would like to thank Curtis for his editing skills and for the delicious hot cocoa that kept us going throughout this broadcast.

This one is for you Peach

2008-12-05T14:12:00.000-08:00

I haven't posted forever but I saw this video and I couldn't help myself. This is for you my fellow mario kart fans. Truer words were never spoken by Toad. I dedicate this song to Peach (you know who you are).

Dwight was right!

2008-07-29T13:24:00.000-07:00

Our favorite fascist has proven to be prophetic in his warning against the inevitable uprising of the robotic race. When asked about the possibility of a harmonious coexistance between humans and robots by his weak-minded subordinate Jim "the slacker" Halpert, Dwight boldly corrected "Impossible. The way they're programmed..." How right you were Dwight...how right you were.

Shamefully Enjoyable

2008-07-23T19:59:00.000-07:00

This gem of a show popped up on my radar recently and as ashamed as I am to say it I can't get enough of it. Between the commentary and fantastic failures I can't help but love it. I know that there is no redeeming value or coherant premise...it is what it is and perhaps therein lies the beauty (am I right doobers?). I hope you enjoy this sneak peek and please let me know what part of the obstacle you would most want to try.

More Than Meets The Eye

2008-07-15T10:18:00.000-07:00

Can't tell what this is a picture of? Click on it and look a little closer. Your eyes do not deceive you...that is Shia Labeouf (literally meaning beef from heaven...I'm suddenly feeling better about my own name) and his co-star Megan Fox at Princeton University where filming began this summer on (cue the singing naked angel babies)...TRANSFORMERS 2: Revenge of the Fallen (fallen...fallen...fallen). I know that this movie will probably not come out until the summer of 2012 (totally made up) but I along with all of you (admit it!) am already geeking out. For more images and even a couple of stunt driving clips done on campus go to www.transformers-2-trailer.blogspot.com. Apparently a couple of students filmed the shots from one of the overlooking buildings on Princeton's campus. USU makes me sad.

Why So Serious?

2008-07-14T11:08:00.000-07:00

"The night is darkest before the dawn" - Harvey Dent
This week the Dark Knight descends to a theatre near you. Amid post-humous (not post-humorous) oscar buzz for Heath Ledger and leaked sneak peaks emerging online I submit an "Inside Look" for those who can't get enough of the Bat Man. So draw the shades, lock your doors, and grab an extra magazine because gotham is coming to you!
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(Part 2 of 2)

Curtis' Calling

2008-07-07T12:28:00.001-07:00

As soon as I saw this video I thought of the time that Curtis gave Alison, Megan, and myself (along with a few lucky bystanders) a riveting weather report at the Hansen Planetarium. I think...nay...I know that Curt would make a wonderful photo booth voice. My favorite part is when the bench does not register any weight. Watch to see what I mean. Enjoy.

Back and better than ever

2008-07-04T17:52:00.000-07:00

I finally did it. I gave up on trying to break the encryption I set on my last blog. It was so well done even I couldn't break it, so today is the first day of the rest of my blogging days. I will get some stuff on here A.S.A.P. I would like to thank Alison, Curt, and Meg for incessantly insisting that I get back on the blogging train.