i want some chex mix

12/2/2011 11:53:19 AM

ooh, me too! warm right out of the microwave

12/2/2011 11:55:50 AM

My aunt makes chocolate covered Chex cereal that is so fucking good

12/2/2011 11:56:56 AM

^ makes me wanna make puppy chow again....yummmm

12/2/2011 11:57:55 AM

the sweet and salty caramel chex mix is the best shit ever

12/2/2011 12:26:55 PM

food

12/2/2011 12:37:22 PM

I need to stop sitting on my feet. Now my right one is asleep in that kind of painful state.

12/2/2011 12:38:58 PM

I just watched Amelia roll across the floor. Now she's in baby jail.

12/2/2011 1:38:40 PM

If he doesn't pick something, anything, that he wants, he'll be opening up a box full of coal

12/2/2011 1:45:38 PM

Can anyone here read Russian? I was just given a bunch of Kazakh chocolates and I'm trying to figure out what the filling is supposed to be. Alas I do not read Russian

12/2/2011 3:04:36 PM

long day is long. Is it 5 yet?

12/2/2011 3:08:15 PM

Bacon

12/2/2011 3:09:21 PM

I'm on the way to the bank to pay my house off!

12/2/2011 3:16:15 PM

Congrats!!

12/2/2011 3:16:54 PM

2^yay! awesome!



i thought i was feeling better, but after putting up all the boxes from decorating, cleaning the kitchen, and doing some laundry I feel like crud again. poop on a stick.

12/2/2011 3:23:03 PM

lease is officially signed. I am finally going to be roommate free. I'm pretty excited about it

12/2/2011 3:26:45 PM

^ now your bank account is going to hate you but the freedom is totally worth it!

[Edited on December 2, 2011 at 3:31 PM. Reason : oh and congrats!]

12/2/2011 3:31:48 PM

its true, but I got a pretty good deal so i'm happy. thanks!

12/2/2011 3:32:34 PM

its not just the rent but other stuff adds up pretty quick

12/2/2011 3:33:31 PM

No one wants to go to the concert with me tonight

12/2/2011 3:37:08 PM

shout out to The5thsoth and Fareako for helping make shit happen

12/2/2011 4:32:21 PM

If things go well, I should be moving to a new apartment next weekend!

[Edited on December 2, 2011 at 4:52 PM. Reason : I really hope my friend comes through for me.]

12/2/2011 4:46:51 PM

good news abounds!

12/2/2011 4:47:23 PM

I really want to celebrate now!

12/2/2011 4:50:11 PM

four lokos for everyone!

12/2/2011 4:55:45 PM

I'm going to punch I-95 in it's stupid face tonight.

time to get me some Raleigh!!

12/2/2011 5:06:25 PM

obviously need to swing by Locust

12/2/2011 5:10:47 PM

I think I'm going to buy 10 gigantic beers tomorrow night

12/2/2011 5:19:54 PM

my head hurts 3 more hours, blah.

12/2/2011 5:20:24 PM

scratchy scratchy dog

12/2/2011 5:52:34 PM

I don't know if I am going to be able to handle this She & Him Christmas album

she is just too perfect

12/2/2011 6:45:59 PM

How to Rap Freestyle / Freestyle Rapping Tips



1. Listen to previous freestyle flows and battles by great artists (e.g., rappers like Jin, Jay-Z, Yusaf, Benefit, Rakim, Big L, Eminem, and any other great artist that spits hardcore rap).

2. Understand the techniques those artists use to flow and battle, which will help you enhance those techniques yourself.

3. Start writing rhymes. Write down anything that comes to mind and try to rhyme it. Using your emotions is a good way to describe what you're feeling when you spit or write lyrics. Make sure you eat a hearty meal before attempting a battle.

4. Practice free-styling -- anytime, anywhere, as much as you can. Even if you run out of things to freestyle about, just continue spitting, no matter how wack you think you sound. It helps you develop better rhymes and your mind becomes more focused on what sounds good when you spit. It's like a mental workout. So always practice spitting anywhere.

5. Once you've noticed you can spit on spot (when you want to), try to spit about more specific things. Direct your raps toward things that bother you or upset you. Anything you dislike or want to talk about, try to spit about it. Once again, practice this until you feel you've got it down.

6. Start freestyle battling. The first step to freestyle battling is to practice the first 5 techniques in a battle against a friend or someone who it wouldn't matter to if you messed up. Constantly battle like that with people, especially if you can find a friend who is actually good at battling so they can teach how to improve what you lack. Again, continue to practice this until other friends you know (especially those into hip-hop music) think you're pretty good.

7. Have your first real battle against someone you at least somewhat dislike. If you can find someone who just gets you emotional or who angers you, it makes it easier to flow about them. You want to make sure when you flow about them you include 3 major things.

- Metaphors - Making comparisons with your target (the person you're battling) to something that denigrates them.
- Disses - Saying things that either make fun of them in general (e.g., how they dress, speak, spit, look, walk, talk, act, or their personality) or about them personally (e.g., the way they live, their past, their lifestyle, weaknesses about them, anything that directly goes against them in a way that makes fun of them).
- Punch-Lines - a Punch-Line basically is a bar (2 lines you spit) that incorporates a Metaphor, Dis, and/or anything else to enhance the flow directed at your opponent.

8. Don't worry if you lose your first few real battles, the point is to constantly practice spitting. Continue practicing until you've got it down. And pay attention to how other people spit whom the crowd/judges enjoy. There are many techniques to battling, but these are just the basics.

Tips
- If someone beats you in a battle and it gets to you, practice more until you think you're really ready. Then challenge them again: if you win, you will earn a lot of respect back. It's a great feeling, and chicks or dudes will dig your system and flair.
- When you think you lost it, don't worry - just relax. The worst thing to do is freak out. Just relax and keep going. You might still ace it.
- While your opponent is rapping, think how you can come back to what he says, so you get a better punchline.

Warnings
"Spit" as used in the context of this article is a synonym for rapping, not the forcible expulsion of saliva from the mouth. Please do not practice the latter kind of spitting; it does not make you look nearly as cool.

12/2/2011 6:53:47 PM

I hope he turned on the Christmas lights.

12/2/2011 6:57:34 PM

So no fire pit

Which means I could hang out by the kerosene heater in the garage mahal; while fun, it's not very romantic.

12/2/2011 7:01:39 PM

I am sooo making pumpkin pie and eggnog jello shots.

12/2/2011 7:20:44 PM

^^ i wish I had a fire pit

12/2/2011 7:24:44 PM

my fingers burn from chopping jalapenos

12/2/2011 8:09:08 PM

12/2/2011 8:11:14 PM

There are entirely too many white people in that video. Making white folks look cool requires brief clips, interesting props and slow motion, don't dawdle too long on full body shots.

Also, I found the highhat/snare volume too high and distracting. Stylistically I enjoyed the bubble text, especially when it was used in unusual ways(words introduced right to left, for instance). Could have used a different scene, outdoors or something, inter-spliced to keep it interesting. It has neon street signs overlayed, maybe just a better shot of night street scenes from time to time. And it's always nice to see the instruments in action...even if it's just quick closeups of a computer screen, sliders moving, needle bouncing...musicians in their element rather than just standing around awkwardly bouncing.

On a second listen, I think I'd let the smooth riff continue on for a full three measures during verses before the strings come back in with their 'HONK HONK HONK HONK' and harsh the vibe/distract you from the rapping.

The first dude in glasses is a natural choice to open the song, clear and clever lyrics that draw the listener in. The guy in the sweater has an awesome voice but needs to work on his rhythm. White guy, annoying as his voice is, has distinctive style and the best flow by far.

The lips don't always sync, but not distractingly so.

12/2/2011 8:14:52 PM

this fucking sucks

12/2/2011 8:15:34 PM

^ that sucks

12/2/2011 8:19:57 PM

I kind of want to talk to somebody but I have nothing to talk about to anyone.

12/2/2011 8:41:11 PM

Oh lord, I didn't realize that Beavis and Butthead was back on air. As an adult, this is freakin' hilarious. I use to hate the commentary on music videos and TV shows, but now. . .oh lord.

12/2/2011 9:03:24 PM

I just watched the one from last night. Sooooooo great!!

12/2/2011 9:12:44 PM

i fucking LOVE my new subaru outback. i've never felt this way about a car before.

12/2/2011 9:58:09 PM

^ everyone I know with a subaru is in love with their cars. maybe i should look into it

12/2/2011 10:00:02 PM

I miss my subaru

12/2/2011 10:00:14 PM

this is my first subaru. i've owned honda accords, a civic, a passport, and a toyota 4runner before. this is BY FAR my favorite vehicle. i don't see myself every buying anything different. i got a really great deal on it too since i bought it at the end of the month. god i love that car

12/2/2011 10:02:38 PM

really? i'm in damn love with my accord i can't imagine getting another car any time soon

12/2/2011 10:09:37 PM

Quote :

"IN DAMN LOVE"

12/2/2011 10:11:16 PM