Milwaukee's Daily Magazine Monday, Nov. 9, 2009
Today
Hi: 66
Lo: 50
Mon
Hi: 60
Lo: 45
Tue
Hi: 56
Lo: 39
Section Sponsor
Article Tools
Print this Article
Make text larger
Related Twitter Posts

  • becrias:
    just read that "Fruity Rudy" from generation kill might be Alcide in season 3.dont kno if true or not but i realy hope so. what bout u guys?

  • nimhawk:
    @sepinwall Flashforward writers are fans of Generation Kill or they studied up on their marine lingo!

  • ralasdair:
    @msgracefh - I'd like to blame Band of Brothers or Generation Kill, but I've been doing it since I was about ten!

  • meewunk:
    @8DDD We can make our Generation Kill marathon a sleep over or something.

  • TheOtherJeff:
    @SarahJStachura Start writing songs by taking posts from Stuff White People Like and putting 'Country' or 'Honky-Tonk' in front of the title


Follow us on Twitter ...
In Milwaukee Buzz
OnMilwaukee.com Recommends: Sept. 11
Doug Benson's "Super High Me," is a hilarious study in reefer madness.
By OnMilwaukee.com Staff Writers

Published Sept. 11, 2008 at 5:28 a.m.
Tags: generation kill, stuff white people like, nimrod workman, juju gifts, nueske's, super high me, doug benson

We in the editorial office don't advocate smoking illegal substances, but we can recommend Doug Benson's documentary "Super High Me." Also on the list: a quirky shop, a cool movie and a tasty Wisconsin export.

"Super High Me" -- After watching the film "Super Size Me" -- where a man eats McDonald's for a month straight -- comedian Doug Benson was inspired to make his own documentary. Instead of ingesting Big Macs and Chicken Nuggets for 30 days, Benson smokes marijuana from wakey bakey until nighty night. He juxtaposes his month of reefer madness with a month of sobriety. During both months, he takes a series of tests, from the SAT to physical exams like sperm count and lung capacity. (I won't disclose the results, but hemp enthusiasts certainly won't feel the need to ditch their weed anytime soon.) The documentary also explores "dispensaries" -- legal pot shops that sell to physically and emotionally ill patients -- and it explains the confusing California marijuana laws. Benson is funny -- both when he's stoned and sober -- as are his friends, who include comedians Patton Oswalt, Bob Odenkirk and Sarah Silverman. (Silverman actually takes a toke on camera.) I expected this film to be tangent-y and disorganized, but instead, it is very entertaining. And I was perfectly straight when I watched it. --Molly Snyder Edler

Nueske's bacon -- You see it in the store or at the kiosk in Mayfair. But, you just picked up some generic or (gasp) microwave stuff at the grocery store. The usual internal monologue ensues: "What's the difference? Bacon is bacon, right?" Wrong. Nueske's is smoked over apple wood, it's lean and sweet and delicious and doesn't shrivel and shrink when cooked. It's a Wisconsin product (produced in Wittenberg) that tastes perfect next to your omelet or nestled next to lettuce and tomato on toasted multi-grain bread. Check out the ham steak and other products. They're equally outstanding. --Drew Olson

JuJu Gifts -- Nichole Nikolic and Wendy Pawlyshyn opened JuJu Gifts and Decor at 222 E. Erie St. in the Third Ward in 2006. It has blended in nicely in the neighborhood and makes for a cool stop when you need a unique gift. Funky glassware, cocktailing items and fun house ware items are all perfect gifts that will please. If you're always looking for fun gifts that are just a bit different, check out JuJu. --Jeff Sherman

The music of Nimrod Workman -- I was introduced to this unsung hero of Appalachian traditional song through a documentary I rented called "Harlan County U.S.A." by director Barbara Kopple. The film poignantly tells the tough tale of coal miners and union activists -- Workman was both -- in Kentucky in the early part of the 20th century. His weathered folk songs painted a melancholy yet hopeful backdrop to the film's portrayal of miners' struggle with their strike against Duke Power Company as well as black lung disease. Workman died at in 1994 at age 99. Drag City now releases "I Want To Go Where Things Are Beautiful," a 27-song collection of his previously unreleased archival recordings, including "Oh Death" and "Coal Black Mining Blues." --Julie Lawrence

The 12-minute nap -- I discovered the "timer" feature on my iPhone the other day, but didn't think I'd ever have a chance to use it. Feeling crispy from my usual six hours of sleep per night, I decided to squeeze in a quick nap. I set the timer for 12 minutes, because I figured anything longer would put me in a coma and I wouldn't want to leave. On this day, 12 minutes was just right; I woke up feeling alert and refreshed. As I type this, I'm ready for another nap. Try it. You won't be disappointed. --D.O.

"3:10 to Yuma" -- I'm kind of late getting around to this 2007 remake of the 1957 Western film by the same name, but it is a great flick. Woven with family, moral and political issues, it's an action-packed story of heroics that's neatly packaged in its two-hour run time and finely acted by Russell Crowe, Christian Bale, Peter Fonda and others. Add it to your Netfix today. --J.S.

Stuffwhitepeoplelike.com -- The transformation from funny blog to successful book is never easy. Hats off to Christian Lander for making the trip and taking us along. The items will have you laughing, including No. 42 (sushi), No. 29 (80's night), No. 6 (organic food). I won't tell what ranks No. 1 on the list, but if you drop by OnMilwaukee.com headquarters at just about any time of the day you'll find out. --D.O.

"Generation Kill" -- In the era of the DVR and on-demand TV, it seems ridiculous that you can miss the first episode of a series and be tempted to blow the thing off completely. I reversed such a situation recently when I started watching HBO's seven-part series on the Iraq War, based on Rolling Stone reporter Evan Wright's book, and it is very compelling. The dialog is cuttingly real and the tension mounts slowly. When the credits roll, you'll see that David Simon ("The Wire") had a hand in the project. That, alone, should tell you that it's worth watching. --D.O.

2 comments about this article.
Post a comment / write a review.

Recent Talkbacks ...

Posted by pjk on Sept. 11, 2008 at 3:56 p.m. (report)

Generation Kill is the best thing HBO has done since The Wire.

Rate this:
  • Average rating: 0.0
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5


Posted by tt74 on Sept. 11, 2008 at 2:19 p.m. (report)

i tried the 12 minute nap today at lunch and it was great!! ;)

Rate this:
  • Average rating: 0.0
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5



OnMilwaukee.com is part of the In Click Network. Other In Click sites include: 30RockReport.com | Behind The Scenes at OnMilwaukee.com | BetterRecipes.org | Bimmer Digest | Brain Brawn & Body | BrewCityBeats.com | Brewcitybigscreen.com | britneysnation.com | BritPop Rocks | Brooklynbanter.com | CactusLeagueReport.com | Caffeinateddigest.com | Culinary Piedmont | Cycling Chainring | Daily Lost Update | Daily Milwaukee News | Daily Spa | DannyGokeyMilwaukee.com | Dogs Blogs | EarthFueled.com | Edible Wisconsin | FanaticPhotog.com | Gadget Deals and Steals | GolfLinksWisconsin.com | H1N1 Alerts | H1N1 Blog | H1N1 Prevention | H1N1 Reporter | H1N1 Tracker | HogEnthusiast.com | Informed Runner | iPhone Daily Report | Man United Nation | Milwaukee Brewers Nation | Milwaukee Bucks Blog | Milwaukee Dad | Minnesota Wild Nation | MomMilwaukee.com | My Super Stocks | MyGayMilwaukee.com | MyHangoverHelper | News on Draught | NY Mets Nation | OnAtlantaGA.com | OnAustinTX.com | OnBaltimoreMD.com | OnBirminghamAL.com | OnBostonMass.com | OnBuffaloNY.com | OnCharlotteNC.com | OnCincinnati.com | OnClevelandOH.com | OnColumbusOH.com | OnDallas.com | OnDCmetro.com | OnDenverCO.com | OnDetroitMI.com | OnDoorCounty.org | OnFortLauderdale.com | OnGreenBay.com | OnHartford.com | OnIndianapolisIN.com | OnKansasCityMO.com | OnLakeCountry.com | OnLosAngelesCA.com | OnLouisvilleKY.com | OnMadison.com | OnMemphisTN.com | OnMiamiFLA.com | OnMilwaukee.com Cars | OnMilwaukee.com Metro Headlines | OnNashvilleTN.com | OnNewOrleansLA.com | OnNYCny.com | OnOrlandoFL.com | OnPalmSprings.com | OnPhiladelphia.com | OnPhoenixAZ.com | OnPittsburgh.com | OnPortlandOR.com | OnProvidence.com | OnRichmondVA.com | OnSacramento.com | OnSaltLakeCity.com | OnSanAntonioTX.com | OnSanDiegoCA.com | OnSanFran.com | OnSanJose.com | OnSeattleWA.com | OnSinCity.com | OnStLouis.com | OnStPetersburg.com | OnTampaBay.com | OnTucsonAZ.com | OnTwinCities.com | OnWichita.com | OnWindyCity.com | Packers Posts | Porsche 911 Fans | PriusFans.com | Roller Derby Network | SnuggieFans.com | SummerfestRocks.com | Swine Flu China | Swine Flu Reporter | The 24 Reporter | The Barack Obama Fan Club | The Brilliant Manager | The Comic Book Reporter | The In Click | The Office Fan Blog | TheHDTVReporter.com | TheNetbookBlog.com | TheNewParentBlog.com | Trueguitarheroes.com | Vintage Mets | VW Busses | WaukeshaWeekly.com | Weekly Media News | Wisconsincustomhomenews.com | WisWomen.com | Woodworker Digest