Because you too want to know how Julia made an aspic, for free
January 8, 2010
Look! It’s my first giveaway! For you! Or one of you, at least.
Of course, blog giveaways usually take place when the blogger has a sponsor or some kind of corporate force behind the scenes. Not this time, though. This giveaway is inspired by the mere facts that I’m tired and sloth-like and greedy for some comments. And so, without further ado, may I present what might soon be yours, if you comment nicely and the legendary Random Number Generator turns out to be your friend:
Yes, indeed. Your very own brand-new, perfectly shrink-wrapped copy of Julie & Julia, otherwise known as the only movie associated with this year’s Golden Globes that I’ve actually seen. And not only did I see it, I liked it. It made me happy, an occurrence rarely witnessed in January, the most horrible, nasty, all-around wretched month of the year. Of course, watching anyone other than myself cook is always a welcome moment, since I regularly feel that cooking is overrated. If it wasn’t for that damn kid with her damn nutritional needs, I’d live through microwavery.
So, go ahead. Leave a comment by 1/15 (next Friday) and then cross your luckiest fingers. (Since I believe I have about four-and-a-half readers, the odds are truly beyond excellent.) Oh, and let’s make this a little more entertaining for me. In your comment, predict the actor/actress most likely to deliver the drunkest speech at the Golden Globes. You can’t mention Charlie Sheen, though; that’s just too easy. I expect more from you guys. AIM HIGH.
January 8, 2010 at 6:32 pm
Oh! I saw that movie in the theater and loved it!
Hmmm, drunk at the Golden Globes? Is Mariah Carrey too obvious?
Though I’m HOPING that Neil Patrick Harris shows up adorably drunk. Because… well, because I can only assume he’s even cuter and funnier when he’s had a few. But that might just be me.
January 8, 2010 at 7:14 pm
Tiger Woods! I predict he is going to make his comeback as an actor. A drunk actor.
Did I win?
January 8, 2010 at 7:20 pm
Could it be Robert Pattison?
I think it’s about time he shows how real is the drunken hobo routine…
Thanks for this giveaway, hope you don’t mind a portuguese guy trying his luck!
January 8, 2010 at 8:27 pm
woohoo! I’m comment #4! Can’t wait to see who turns up to be reader #4 and a half
January 8, 2010 at 8:29 pm
oops…forgot to make my prediction. This is in no way an attempt to make a second entry into the giveaway…in fact, it’s an admission that I have no idea who is nominated for the Globs this year, therefore I can’t guess who will be the Drunkest. Will go with a wildcard – Anna Paquin.
January 9, 2010 at 8:53 am
Toss up between Woody Harrelson and Jeff Bridges. They’re both pretty squirrely though. How about this? I predict a drunken brawl with these two at the center.
January 9, 2010 at 9:00 am
Hmm. Gary Busse has already been there, done that and Adrian Brody surely must have been on the sauce when he planted one on Halle Berry so I’m going to have to think outside the box here. I’m gong to say George Clooney- the airlines, overcome by gratitude now that George has lent his particular brand of Hollywood cool to their product, each send him giant gift baskets of those tiny bottles of Kahlua that cost $11 each in flight. He and Brad Pitt go toe to toe with a few of Angelina’s kiddies on the betting line and George loses. He goes out to make his speech with little Zahara riding piggyback and Shiloh pulled behind in a wagon. That would totally be worth staying up until 11:15……
BY the way, we missed you at Highlands this week- everything okay? We’re all planning a Tuesday afternoon outing to Monkey Joe’s- you in? Leaving from school and grabbing lunch there…..
January 9, 2010 at 2:42 pm
I’ve been dying to see this movie but just haven’t had a chance yet, so count me in!
And I’ll put my drunken speech bet on Quentin Tarantino.
January 9, 2010 at 7:31 pm
Go, Kate! Hoping you get loads more readers and comments. I am clueless about Golden Globes, though I have seen Julie and Julia. Good flick! I don’t know if she is nominated or not, but I’ll go for Amy Adams for drunken speech.
January 10, 2010 at 4:45 pm
cool I happened upon a giveaway! love your blog banner
January 10, 2010 at 8:54 pm
I love anything Meryl Streep and this was a delightful movie. My guess for most drunken (or at least egomaniacal) speech is James Cameron. Remember his “I am the king of the world” speech after Titanic?
January 10, 2010 at 10:36 pm
Comment number 12. Phew…the competition is getting fierce!!
January 10, 2010 at 11:16 pm
Uh oh…you said actor/actress and 2 of us mentioned a Director. So, I am changing my vote (unless you change the rules) to Tobey Maguire as he is probably still reeling from the recent break-up of Jake and Reese and will have to drink his sorrows away. This is assuming that he wins but I think it will and should be George Clooney who is way to cool to get drunk in that setting. That’s it from this peanut gallery.
January 11, 2010 at 6:10 am
Does drunk with joy count?
Because I think that will be the case for Colin Firth when he gets the Oscar for A Single Man!
January 11, 2010 at 10:23 am
I am counting with Mel Gibson to go up the stage, pretty drunk, an accept an award with a great speech.
Of course, he won’t even be nominated, so…
January 11, 2010 at 11:05 am
jafantunes AT sapo DOT pt
Well, I think it will be Gabourey Sidibe, since she is new to all this.
She will be nervous and drink just a little bit too much!
January 11, 2010 at 11:06 am
I’m thinking… Jeff Bridges!
January 11, 2010 at 12:39 pm
1. March is the much worse than January. It’s like the Push Pop box at the Shaws checkout register. It should just be removed from existence!
2. Cooking is not overrated. Decaf latte’s with extra foam and The Fresh Beat Band are overrated. Cooking for your kid is overrated.
3. Drunk? I’m drunk right now. Does that count?
January 12, 2010 at 9:47 am
Meryl Streep.
She will be drunk just to put up with the rest of the actors there!
January 12, 2010 at 10:39 am
Brangelina drunk!
That would be a blast!
But Daniel Bruhl is a little bit more likely!
January 12, 2010 at 4:51 pm
Followed you from Amalah’s site…I’m always happy for funny new reads
I predict a drunk Harrison Ford, because I will be waiting to snatch that fine drunk a**
January 12, 2010 at 5:23 pm
After careful glancing of the GG nominee list, I select Alec Baldwin. I don’t think he will be drunk per se…
January 12, 2010 at 6:43 pm
Well, what if I really think it is going to be Charlie Sheen??
January 13, 2010 at 1:36 am
Robert Downey Jr. Just a hunch.
January 13, 2010 at 7:52 am
I think everyone will be drunk.
The drinks will just flow freely and they will all be pretty drunk!
A brilliant ceremony, perhaps?
January 13, 2010 at 9:23 am
Stanley Tucci, Stanley Tucci, Stanley Tucci, Stanley Tucci, Stanley Tucci!
I think he would something brilliant while doing a drunk speech!
January 13, 2010 at 9:26 am
Easy! It’s David Duchovny, if only to keep playing the role he is nominated for!
Good luck to all, but I hope I win!
tanitalves AT sapo DOT pt
January 13, 2010 at 2:54 pm
I just need to know if I comment on another blog, am I in the drawing? And, was that comma in the right place?
January 13, 2010 at 7:29 pm
It’s the Golden Globes. They’ll all be drunk. I just read that they ordered 500 magnums of champagne to be served, so I’m thinking anyone guessed so far is a safe bet.
January 20, 2010 at 10:16 am
Aha… here it is. I did miss it. DANG IT. And I totally haven’t seen that movie yet either.