Thought I might come here and defend hippos, but the irony of heckling them over the internet whilst under the pen name 'anonymous' was surely intentional. Poster might have well added, "Hold me back!" and feigned trying to break free from his friends restraints.  

Bad Lieutenant is Awesome.  A masterpiece.  Wow.  What fun. 

Also, Archer, that adult Swim Spy Cartoon is freaking hysterical. The first 5 minutes of the the premier was stop-and-replay-each-scene-funny, and the drop off in the next 5 episodes was minimal.

Check it out here:  http://www.hulu.com/watch/127971/archer-mole-hunt-aka-pilot

Austin was a blast.  I introduces Peche to The Penicillin Cocktail, and the first one, made by Rob was exceptional.  Later in the week I ordered two more, made by the line, and i they were not nearly smokey or gingery enough.   "More ginger, and in a Collins or Rocks glass" would be my suggestion.   I don't know the history of the drink, but I'll give credit to Erik at Drink shop for introducing it to me (if not actually inventing it).

Tried to go out each night, but on the fifth night I failed. I did, on that final night, go to Fino's sister restaurant, Asti, with the boss and was very impressed with the ambiance and pleased with the food, though I didn't experience enough of it to be certain.

On of my trainees tells me the Management at Fino turned their noses at him and his under-dressed college friends, and so he threw a fit last week.  I am not sure if I need to write off both restaurants, or just fino, or if I can continue to frequent fino's bar.  They have always been nice to me.    They should email me here to apologize to Eddie.

Thanks to Matt for introducing me (us) to the following brilliance: