Review: Funny Misshapen Body by Jeffrey Brown

Funny Misshapen Body by Jeffrey Brown is a true interpretation on how the mind works, Well.. as far as memories go at least. I picked this book up at Top Shelf's booth at last years Wizard World and its an extraordinary read. I think what Jeffrey Brown did here was let people into his mind and witness his most embarrassing and private moments not so much as to air out his life, But to extend an invitation to be a part of his memories. Jeffrey Brown released this book under the Touchstone books publication but he's also written for Top Shelf and contributed to NPR.

Funny Misshapen Body is an Memoir on Jeffrey Brown's life. It follows him from elementary school in Grand Rapids, Michigan all the way through to a Master's program he took at the Art Institute of Chicago. Mr. Brown details his crushes, art, drugs and failures he's encountered as well as dealing with Crohn's disease where he had to have parts of his intestine removed. Many times throughout the book I felt myself reliving his moments the good and the bad. Jeffrey Brown makes it extremely easy to identify with him. The writing involved in this book tackles every emotion and boundary. Its one of those books that (cliche quote moment here) stays with you.

The artwork in Funny Misshapen Body is memorable and fun to look at. Many would call it simplistic and lazy, I think the art accentuates the book! Jeffrey's artwork makes you feel like you could write and draw a book like this, because you aren't overwhelmed by artwork that makes you feel out of place. In chapter breaks Jeffrey Brown exhibits his more advanced talents where he has beautiful line drawings that reminded me a bit of a younger and hipper R. Crumb.

This book is perfect for people that love coming of age stories whether you're a fan of the movie Rushmore or the T.V. show The Wonder Years. Funny Misshapen Body details parts of Jeffrey Brown's life that are really important to him. I'm glad I picked this book up its a perfect break from superhuman squadrons and the mutant menace! Buy this book or forever be labeled a really bad human being.

Karate Kid.... Broke? Or made better?

Yes. They are making a Karate Kid remake. Will it be better than the the original? Well, The storyline will be a lot better since it deals with a black kid moving to China and being treated like straight up garbage. The acting might be a tad refined because well aside from Pat Morrita's awesome turn as Mr. Miyagi, Ralph Macchio's acting skills were horrible. The new movie has Jayden Smith and Jackie Chan (from what I saw in the Trailer the role fits him pretty well) so they actually seem to have some chemistry as Student and Teacher. The movie will NOT be as timeless as the original of course, BUT the strength of the original one is losing its grip with the new generation. I loved the original Karate Kid, But I think its pretty safe for me to say that I'll be seeing the new one. I don't think I'm blaspheming as many people who loved the original might say. I really think that a lot of people hold on to the 80's so much that they feel any remake of a key movie of their 80's childhood is a horrible and awful thing. Hey guys SPOILER ALERT: its going to keep happening! Hollywood will continue to remake movies over and over again, They've been doing it for a very long time!
Do you know what happens when a 9 year old kid in the present day watches the Karate Kid on TV? 8 times out of 10 they have this confused look on their face and wonder "Why am I watching this? What have I done to make my parents hate me so much that they're making me watch a movie from the Jurassic Period?" We are the only ones who still enjoy the Karate Kid! I can watch the original like 5 times a year and be a happy camper, to me that movie will always be a bookmark in my memory banks. I'm always going to love that damn movie! Is a remake necessary? Why is there a black kid in it? I see these stupid ass questions posted everywhere! Who cares that its a black kid?! Remakes are gonna happen all the time! EVERYTHING is eventually a remake of something, Hollywood loves to remake and redo. Look at the women there, they're all old women made to look new... Just like the movies. Karate Kid remake might be really good, Heck it might even be way better than the original. But rest assured no one can ever take this away from us old timers:



I'll tell you what when the new one comes out I'll review it... But who knows maybe it'll be an incredible piece of shit and I'll bash it with the rest of you. Then we can all die happy.

I love guns. Alot.

Gun rights is one of the most debated topics in America right now. People that are against it claim that guns are dangerous and plead for everyone to think of the children. Ok.. Here's what you need to know right now: If your kid shoots himself with your gun that you have in your home, You FAILED as a parent and a gun owner. That is a true statement! Your kids should know the dangers and responsibility of handling a gun. Its just like driving a car: you can't handle one correctly without practice and knowledge.


This is Mayor Daley laughing at your shit!

Chicago's Handgun ban is being debated right now. Many citizens think that the ban is unconstitutional and want it overturned. Some people want to go a bit further and want a law passed that Chicagoans can carry and conceal handguns ALL THE TIME! This isn't such a bad idea, I think that with proper training and safety regulations honest Americans can carry some straight up heat and put a hold on Chicago crime. I'm not saying we need some vigilante justice up in here... I'm saying we need the bad guys to be afraid of us!


It's MUUUURRRRDDDAAAA!!!!

I'd love to see a potential rapist or petty mugger catch a bullet to the kneecap or the gut. We need our citizens to fight back against the fear crime has put into them. Mayor Daley is totally against us having guns in fact he's one of the top guys arguing against lifting the ban. Do you know why? Because he doesn't have to take the bus and el train alone at night. Mayor Daley doesn't have to walk home through the shitty neighborhoods and he doesn't live in fear of someone robbing him on payday. That fat mothefucker has like a hundred security guards that are strapped to the teeth, So if someone evens sneezes on him they catch a bullet! Almost all the gun crimes in Chicago are done with illegally purchased or stolen guns anyway! So people should be allowed to own a gun or multiple guns!


Shorty got a strap! Where you at??!

Back to kids and guns, If you travel to the South a lot of younger kids know how to use guns. Kids as young as nine years old know how to handle a rifle and are completely responsible with firearms. Ok so dudes in the South like to fuck their sisters... At least they know how to keep it real with a glock. I'll tell you this, Kelly and I will be applying for the FOID card then we're gonna go to the range and learn how to properly take care of our weapons. Then we're gonna buy the coolest guns ever and take pictures of us doing irresponsible shit with our guns. I'm a grown ass man and I will totally take a picture of myself pointing a gun into an infants mouth. WEEEEESSSSSSSSSSSTTTT SIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIDDDEEEE!!!!!

Top 5 ass kickings ever dealt. Caught on Taaaaaape!!!

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