@26 samsooki
I haven't used the slapchop (what a terrible name lol) myself, but I was watching Food Network the other day and one of their chefs was using one (with the name cleverly hidden), so I would assume it works.

I like the idea of drinking coffee and eating cupcakes for OT 100. Maybe we should take a photo and put them up here?

where does it say that WB is only 8 eps long???? why why why??? there is still SO MUCH to be seen w/ the 2PM boys!!! THEY CAN"T END IT!!

on that note: It's been ONE YEAR since 2PM's debut. it's 2PM all day today here..

started downloading City Hall, i will start watching it when i've got more than half the drama downloaded.. only got 3 eps so far.. and i can only download one ep every day.

next week's 100 OT!! w00t! what drama is everyone going to watch??

@24 epyc

Could not agree more with your B & W comments. Vic and Mark had WAY more chemistry with each other than either of them did with any of the women. If they had just fallen for each other instead it might have been the perfect drama! :-)

I had not seen the guy who played the # 2 Mafia guy in anything before but I also thought he was fantastic. He does broody and menacing yet strangely honorable VERY well and he ended up being one of my favorite characters. Kingone just needs to play baddies from now on, because he's much better at it than always being the # 2 guy (at least in the few Tdramas I've seen him in). Hot Dog Boy was great and I found myself wishing he'd get the girl in the end (after all, Hero and Ruffian had each other)!

@ mishane & epyc

I totally love the Jdrama "Pride". I became a fan of Kimura Takuya ever since then. His other drama Engine is also good. I highly recommend both jdramas.

As for Kdramas, I'm hooked on watching My Fair Lady. I can't wait for the next episode.

I just can't wait the Meteor Shower sequel, it was quite different from the other versions, that's why I like it, it has to said that not everyone stands chinese or tw humor, for me watching Shangguan and Ye Shuo was just so great and funny.

Really hope they change Yu Hao Ming hairstyle, I meas it was awful. :)

@24 epyc - oh so glad you enjoyed B&W!! it was a very fulfilling drama and yet also left open at the end so that the movie could continue. i cannot wait for the movie (though I think it's barely starting production yet..if it's even at that stage). and yes i really enjoyed kingone's role. he is SO boring as the good guy and i have never liked him until this show. and the FTLY PA guy.. nice turn from his previous light hearted role to this serious one. :)

@ 30 samsooki

I've got the shamwow, and it works...okay. Mine isn't as bad as yours seems to be, but I have to wash it pretty often because it soaks up smells and becomes that 5 year old sponge in like a week. GROSS.

I've got a traditional vegetable chopper and it doesn't work nearly as well as the slap chop seems to, so I'm pretty tempted as well. That video is amazing.

@ Samsooki

Nooooo...(imagine me doing the Su-min finger waggle from MFL). Don't go back to work! Stay here and play (come to the Dark Side...we have chocolate)!

I was JUST about to head to YouTube to investigate this "slapchop" you speak of, then you cosiderately provided a link, complete with the SlapChop Rap. THIS is why we need you on OT Fridays!

@lb_tmi - they said something like 'stay tuned for our last episode next week!' and then i got really sad. but on the bright side - that means they are preparing for their new album. hell it's supposed to drop in a lil more than a month!! and is TODAY their 1 year mark? i knew it was beginning of sept sometime but not the exact day. hooray!! gotta love these beastly idols lol!!

We should all take a day off next Friday for the 100th Open Thread! Let's just sit in front of our computer and chat all day!

@30 Samsooki

Like you Samsooki, I am also very weary about products on informericals because they never seem to work as well as when they are being advertised. I try to steer clear of anything that has a "AS SEEN ON TV" sign on the box...hahah

this is my first time posting, i am really enjoying reading all of everyone's comments/thoughts.

By the way, has anyone seen the TW drama "My Queen"? Just wanted to see if there were any thoughts/comments out there about it.

Have a great long weekend to all those in the US!

I have Portillo's chocolate cake, Samsooki...for real, you should stay. Hehe...

I have the Shamwow, but it's not that absorbent anymore, it was just a giveaway.

i LOVE 'as seen on tv' products!!!

now that i have TV again, i've been seeing TONS of infomercials. last weekend, i saw one on the Bullet Express and i SO want one.. but i won't buy 'em until they are in the stores..

i did buy the miracle blades, and i love them!!! i also bought this hair comb thingy, and it sucks for me.. but it works for my sisters.. so i gave them away. :(

holy cow.. this thread is moving so fast.. my head hurts.

@ lovenyc52

yes, yes, it's the boys anniversary TODAY!!! and i'm so depressed today now that i know it's the last ep next week. there's so much more to see.. i hope they have a reunion at least!

@lb_tmi - today should totally be a half-day at work in celebration of their 1 year mark. hell, it should be a holiday and i should be paid to not be at work and at home enjoying all things 2pm instead. sigh. once again, work gets in the way of life.

Hey guys! Happy OT #99! Manse!! Hm, I wonder how the people on this thread will have changed by the next 100.

Dramas! The trouble with these kpop fandoms is that they interfere with your drama watching! Arck!! Right now I'm going through AADBSKIII, after which I was planning to pick up Buzzer Beat... but yesterday I 'accidentally' watched a vid of a kiss from Cain and Abel.. it was funny and cute and, er, different, and SO JI SUB and HAN JI MIN! Then I watched an mv, and got to exactly 1 minute and 43 seconds before I stopped, squealed into my fist and realised I needed to have watched this drama like yesterday. I have the feeling this will interfere with my list. DAMN MY LIST. When I heard about CaA, I was SUPER excited about the OTP and turned off by the expected medical stuff... But, unf, OTP.

I'm looking forward to Black and White! ZaiZai! <3 And everyone says its brilliant. 'Tis on the list.

watched Meteor shower and it was BLAH...funny how the production said it wasn't a remake of HYD but almost all the events were the same. Hope the author at least get some credit, not to mention copy rights etc. I haven't seen Black and White with Vic and Mark but heard lots of good stuff about it. So definitely will give it a try. Seen so many k-dramas already haven't found any that excite me anymore...so still waiting...maybe Iris? J-drama Pride was LOVE, it had exceeded my expectations so definitely recommend for anybody that likes romance and good looking guys!

Speaking of Meteor Shower I’ve been watching it for some time now and quite disappointed with how they shot the b-day of Yun Hai, unlike in Taiwan version its one of the highlight of Meteor Garden even K and J version makes outstanding adaptation but the china version is such a garbage it was rashly and poorly done and didn’t make justice on the MT saga. I say this because its one of the highlight of the story. It brings to mind how touched Dao Ming Si is when San Shi gave the cookies as her gift and indirectly declare war against Dao Ming’s mother. But I can’t deny that Yun Hai and Yu Xun make a good pair, they were so young and full of life. If you have much time to be idle make this in your list and have the headache comparing the versions….lol just be accommodative on the story I’m trying that now since I accept the challenged to watch till the end.

Anyone going to Bumbershoot this weekend in Seattle? I'm planning on going on Monday and I always have this excitement/terror of going to giant music festivals. I'm so excited to see musicians I adore, but I'm terrified that they're going to suck. I went to see M83 last year and it was BY FAR the worst concert I've ever been to. I think the singer was afraid of speaking in English, and it's all electronic so there wasn't anything to look at.

Ugh, this week has been hectic with the first week of Grad school. I'm glad it's over so normal hours can get started! Plus I'm still having problems adjusting to the time zone, along with the fact I'm sick. Thank deity I have a four day weekend to do homework and try to recover! With how I feel I don't even think I'm going to work out today. Love reading about My Fair Lady by the way! I'm not sure I'd have the patience right now to watch it, but it's quite fun to read the recaps.