The Monolators

Posted on August 25, 2009 by B_MAOI

photo credit: Jeff Koga

Name: Eli Chartkoff

Nickname: Eli Monolator (lame, I know, but that’s all I got)

Sign: Taurus, I think. The annoying one.

Favorite:

Food:

Saltado De Calamar at Don Felix Restaurant in Los Feliz!!! It’s stir fry squid with rice and french fries! IT BLOWS MY MIND.

Book:

Red Sky At Morning by Richard Bradford. Either that or Archy And Mehitabel.

Season:

Spring, when I lived back in Michigan. But here in Los Angeles it’s winter, ’cause year round it’s like SUMMER/SUMMER/WINTER/SUMMER and I need a break from Summer.

Q1. What animal is your spirit guide?

A1. The Calamari that is guiding me to Don Felix Restaurant so I can eat them up lickity split! Thanks guys!

Q2. If you had a parrot what would you teach it to say?

A2. “Don’t wear that! You look stupid! Are you BLIND?”

Q3. What superhero would you make your sidekick?

A3. Grace Jones!

Q4. What do you admire in a person?

A4. Bow tie tying skill.

Q5. Biggest Pet Peeve?

A5. Hats. Hats hats hats hats. Only one E from HATES.

Q6. Favorite amusement park and ride?

A6. The Log Flume Ride at Disneyland. Do they still have that? I haven’t been in a LONG LONG TIME.

Q7. Best vacation memory?

A7. Puberty in a tent! NOT FUN! (Nor “best,” really, but…most memorable.)

Q8. Childhood ambition?

A8. To live in a treehouse.

Q9. Best compliment ever received?

A9. I can’t think of a goddamn thing for this one.

Q10. What do you wish was invented?

A10. bow tie that I can tie.

“I Must Be Dreaming” is currently spinning on my Myspace Profile Playlist and I can’t get enough. Its a fun dancey beat with the whimsy of spinning around and falling down.

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Name: Mary Chartkoff

Nickname: Scary Mary

Sign: Sagittarius

Favorite:

Food. Meat

Book. Anything good but tawdry

Season: Spring

Q1. What animal is your spirit guide?

A1. Snoopy

Q2. If you had a parrot what would you teach it to say?

A2. Fandango

Q3. What superhero would you make your sidekick?

A3. Under Dog

Q4. What do you admire in a person?

A4. Cleanliness

Q5. Biggest Pet Peeve?

A5. Laziness…maybe I’ll finish this later

…….The next day:

Q6 Favorite amusement park and ride?

A6.Any ride that I don’t have to wait for more than five minutes at any park.

Q7. Best vacation memory?

A7. Not sure if it’s the best. One of the most memorable vacations was when I biked up a mountain in the middle of an Irish forest but was running out of daylight and I couldn’t find my hostel…but then I did find the hostel.

Q8. Childhood ambition?

A8. Fashion Design. Making clothes for my stuffed animals out of casket velvet.

Q9. Best compliment ever received?

A9 “You’ve got a big nose…but I love big noses.”

Q10. What do you wish was invented?

A10. Rosie, the Jetsons’ robot maid.

Name: Ashley

Nickname: JAX

Sign: Pisces

Favorite:

Food:Bananas

Book:Fahrenheit 451

Season:Fall

Q1. What animal is your spirit guide?

A1. Killer Whale

Q2. If you had a parrot what would you teach it to say?

A2. Thyroid.

Q3. What superhero would you make your sidekick?

A3. Captain America

Q4. What do you admire in a person?

A4. Honesty and Sincerity

Q5. Biggest Pet Peeve?

A5. Fake People

Q6 Favorite amusement park and ride?

A6. The Screamer at Lagoon in Bountiful, UT

Q7. Best vacation memory?

A7. walking aimlessly around new york alone when i was 17. it was fucking great.

Q8. Childhood ambition?

A8. to be the worlds first firefighting ballerina/playwright. I would also moonlight as lois lane.

Q9. Best compliment ever received?

A9. “She looks like Martha Stewart, but not as stylish. I’d hit it like a hurricane does the coast.”

Q10. What do you wish was invented?

A10.teleportation/time machine remote control. i want to travel to France circa 1892

The Deadly Syndrome – Chris

Posted on July 1, 2009 by B_MAOI

Chris from the Deadly Syndrome

Name:chris
Nickname:crash
Sign:gemini

Favorite:
Season: crawfish season
Color:blue
Chip:tortilla

Q1. Are you superstitious?
A1.yes, i believe in ghosts. that’s why we have songs about wolves and ships

Q2. Best show you’ve ever been too?
A2.dragon master showcase

Q3. What have you said you would never do, but have ended up doing?
A3.falling asleep

Q4. Bathroom read?
A4.i like to smoke on the toilet.

Q5. Most Embarrassing Moment?
A5.when i first accidentally exposed myself in front of my friends. it was dreadful to me at the time. i couldn’t seem to recover.

Q6. If you were a Transformer, what car/truck would you transform into?
A6.silver datsun roadster with black leather

Q7. What was your favorite cartoon when you were a kid?
A7.dumbo or anything black and white.

Q8. What’s your vice?
A8.hurling my moral troubles onto the ears of confused teens

Q9. When are you most creative morning, mid day, or evening?
A9. mostly late at night, sometimes when i’m driving too

Q10. You were slipped a radioactive roofie by an evil scientist and now have mutated, what’s your superpower?
A10.an uncompromising ability to apply the sternest of censorship standards for teens. is this interview really for teens?

Ive been watching their youtube channel all morning. Its Funny Its Musical Its the Deadly Syndrome. Check it one two!
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Castledoor- R.I.P

Posted on June 11, 2009 by B_MAOI

*this band has unfortunately disbanded….

Name: Nathan David Forest Cole
Nickname: Nate
Sign: Taurus

Favorite:
Food – Mexican (vegetarian)
Book – recently “A Million Little Pieces” by James FreySeason – FALL

Q1. What animal is your spirit guide?
A1. i had to “google” this one to figure out what it was.

Q2. What superhero would be your sidekick?
A2.mighty mouse

Q3. Bathroom read?
A3.the walls of my bathroom are covered in the pages of an old Beatles book with interviews from the band. So, I’m usually reading the story of how Paul came up with “Hey Jude”

Q4. Where and When in time would you go?
A4. too hard.. for fun, how about here:

Q5. Most Embarrassing Moment?
A5.i gave a hug to a girl wearing sandals and my shoe caught her big toe nail and ripped it off (cringe!)

Q6. Best compliment ever received?
A6.i suppose this doesn’t really count, but just the other day i came out to my car and there was a tiny piece of paper stuck to the drivers side window- probably 1′ x 1′ – that just said “be proud of who you are.” and even if the anonymous person gave away a hundred of these… it felt really good to read. i told myself it was probably Miranda July, and my car was the only one.

Q7. What do you admire in a person?
A7.drive

Q8. Greatest strength? A8. empathy. Q8.Greatest Weakness? A8. empathy.

Q9. What 80’s movie would you live in for a day? A9. Easy, The Goonies. Q9. Who would you be? A9. easy, Mikey!

Q10. Biggest Pet Peeve?
A10.being lost & late, especially at the same time!

Be Castledoor’s friend… I know you want to!!And check them out this month at Spaceland. They’re the resident band, so you know what that means…free monday entertainment!

(Something more clever was going to be said, but it just didn’t seem to want to come to mind)

Name: Lisa Cole
Nickname: Liska
Sign:Libra

Favorite:
Food. Indian Food!(Veg)
Book. hmmm. I really love “The Book Theif” but currently reading “cosmic banditos” which i’m loving, so we’ll see… i usually like the book i’m reading… so, this answer could change next month.
Season: fall.

Q1. What animal is your spirit guide?
A1. didn’t know this, but took a quiz to find out, i guess mine is a swan!
Powers: Foretelling future through dreams, dream-walking.
Swans are idealistic, open-minded, and passionate. Your good nature often leads people to think they can take advantage of you, but they should be careful—beneath that serenity lies a fighting spirit. Your love is fierce and unconditional, fueled by the certainty that it should last forever.

Q2. What superhero would be your sidekick?
A2. hmmm, Gambit, from x men… so he could throw those cards at people.

Q3. Bathroom read?
A3. nope.

Q4. Where and When in time would you go?
A4. sorry for the sad moment, but i would go to the day before we found out my dad had cancer, life seemed so easy then.

Q5. Most Embarrassing Moment?
A5. something embarrassing happens to me everyday…unfortch.

Q6. Best compliment ever received?
A6. ….

Q7. What do you admire in a person?
A7. when someone is really great at something.

Q8.Greatest strength? Greatest Weakness?
A8. what is this, a job interview? ha.

Q9.What 80’s movie would you live in for a day? Who would you be?
A9. Bloodsport with Jean Claude Van Damme…. don’t ask. I used to watch that movie all the time when I was a kid, before I even spoke english, and had the biggest crush on JCVD… embarrassing, I know.

Q10. Biggest Pet Peeve?
A10. Iced drinks in plastic cups, they get all drippy on the outside. I don’t know if thats my ‘biggest’ pet peeve, it’s one I’m dealing with as I type.

Doesnt this band just have such lovely people in it!! Go support them. They’ll rock your socks off!!

Name: Joel Peter Plotnik
Nickname: JP
Sign: Pisces

Favorite:
Food- Sushi
Book- Treasure Island
Season- It’s a toss up between winter and summer…

Q1. What animal is your spirit guide?
A2.The Wolf…Powers: Stealth, hunting ability, enhanced senses of smell and hearing, as well as strength and stamina

“Family comes first” could be a Wolf’s motto. You form deep connections with close friends and family members, and they know you’d do anything to protect them. You’re loyal, devoted, and passionate. Your worst fear is being alone, but be careful not to drown your loved ones in too much emotion.
Best matches: Swans, Otters, Crows
Watch out for: Spiders, Owls, Foxes

Q2. What superhero would be your sidekick?
A2.I would naturally say Superman but to be more unique I’m going to have to go with Green Lantern.

Q3. Bathroom read?
A3. Hand me anything in the bathroom that is in English and I’ll read it. Same with my “breakfast” read. Though, usually I prefer the back of cereal boxes during breakfast… Even if I’m not having cereal.

Q4. Where and When in time would you go?
A4. I would go back to my high school graduation 6 years ago.

Q5. Most Embarrassing Moment?
A5.I got panced while receiving a wedgy. My kick stand was revealed. Considering I was in 7th grade (pretty awkward time of life anyway) and that a group of girls were hanging around and got to witness it, I felt the closest I have ever felt to death.

Q6. Best compliment ever received?
A6.That I have nice eyes. Hahaha! Juuust kidding. I don’t remember compliments. I only remember cut downs. It’s kind of odd considering I’m such a happy person.

Q7. What do you admire in a person?
A7.I like when people are genuinely happy.

Q8. Greatest strength? Greatest Weakness?
A8.My greatest strength probably rests in my thighs. My greatest weakness… Isn’t that an oxymoron? 😉

Q9. What 80’s movie would you live in for a day? Who would you be?
A9.80’s????? How about 90’s… Jurassic Park! Alan Grant!

Q10. Biggest Pet Peeve?
A10.Signals turning red when there are no cars around. SERIOUSLY!!!

See what animal is your spirit guide? Are you and Joel compatible???

Name: Brandon
Nickname: Trick Tracy
Sign: Gemini

Favorite:
Food- Taco Zone Veggie Quesadilla
Book- How We Are Hungry by Dave Eggers (currently)
Season- Christmas

Q1. What animal is your spirit guide?
A1. Horse

Q2. What superhero would be your sidekick?
A2. Wolverine or Optimus Prime

Q3. Bathroom read?
A3. Old Text Messages

Q4. Where and When in time would you go?
A4. Neverland, whenever that is

Q5. Most Embarrassing Moment?
A5. Karate Class. 5th Grade. Pants fells off in mid air during a jump kick and i missed the pad i was aiming for and fell on the ground in front of my friends, family, and my current crush at the time Christina Tostado. Also, Power Rangers undies just to top it off.

Q6. Best compliment ever received?
A6. “Dude, i’ve never seen anyone bench press a mini cooper! you’re seriously ripped!”

Q7. What do you admire in a person?
A7. If they can keep it cool. not like cool as in hip, but cool like laid-back, easy-going.

Q8. Greatest strength? Greatest Weakness?
A8. Dance Moves. I work too hard? (jk)

Q9. What 80’s movie would you live in for a day? Who would you be?
A9. hands down— Outsiders. hands down— Dally.

Q10. Biggest Pet Peeve?
A10. Street Sweeping. such a scam. i mean i doesn’t do anything!

Dean McDowell

Posted on June 11, 2009 by B_MAOI

Name: Dean McDowell
Nickname: Deano
Sign: Aquarius

Favourite:
Color – That depends on the day and more importantly current mood.
Food – Stew.
Day of week – Isn’t everyone’s Friday?

Q1. If any cartoon character was your best friend, who would if be?
A1.Would love to hang out with the ‘freaks of the heartland’

Q2. What do you loath doing but always have to do?
A2.Shaving, I bloody hate it…

Q3. Best show you have ever been too?
A3.Nirvana – Kings Hall, Belfast 92…

Q4. First Album/CD you ever bought?
A4.The first LP that I can remember buying was AC/DC – Highway to Hell, loved it back in the day and you know, I still bloody love it….

Q5. If you could transform into an animal, which kind of animal would it be?
A5. Irish Elk

Q6. Bathroom read?
A6.Whatever my current book is…

Q7. Biggest Pet Peeve?
A7.Reality TV…

Q8. Best compliment ever received?
A8.Still waiting…

Q9. You were slipped a radioactive roofie by an evil scientist and now have mutated, what’s your superpower?
A9.Invincibility…

Q10. Is your mom a good cook? If so what’s your favourite dish?
A10. Yep, stew…

Glenn Arthur

Posted on June 5, 2009 by B_MAOI

Name: Glenn Arthur
Nickname: Glenny
Sign: Aquarius

Favorite:
Ice Cream: Strawberry
Book: The kind I can color in.
Color: Black (but only until they come out with something darker)

Q1. What animal is your spirit guide?
A1.Not sure. I hope it’s a hummingbird…and if it’s not then I’ll just lie and say it is 😉

Q2. If you had a parrot what would you teach it to say?
A2.”Get off my lawn!”

Q3. What superhero would you make your sidekick?
A3.Wonder Woman for sure. But only if i get to fly the invisible jet!

Q4. What do you admire in a person?
A4.Intelligent vulgarity.

Q5. Biggest Pet Peeve?
A5.People who drive like idiots!!!

Q6. Favorite amusement park and ride?
A6.Disneyland totally. The Pirates Of The Caribbean without a doubt. Yo Ho!

Q7. Best vacation memory?
A7.Birthday trip to San Jose for a Friday the 13th midnight flashlight tour through The Winchester Mystery House. SO RAD!!!

Q8. Childhood ambition?
A8.Coloring in the lines, climbing trees (without falling out) and launching myself farther than my sister off the swing set!!!

Q9. Best compliment ever received?
A9.You have a very attractive hairline. HAHA…WTF?!?

Q10. What do you wish was invented?
A10. A dream video recorder. Although my dreams probably aren’t suitable for public viewing.

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Brandi Milne – Sweet Cherry Red

Posted on May 9, 2009 by B_MAOI

Name: Brandi Milne
Sign: Aquarius

Favorite:
Color. Cherry Red!
Book.So Good For Little Bunnies
Day of the Week.Saturday

Q1.Would you stand outside and eat all the raindrops that were gum drops and lemon drops?
A1.Yes.

Q2.If Mr. Myagi were your next door neighbor would you want to be the next karate kid?
A2. Hell no.

Q3.Biggest Pet Peeve?
A3….there’s so many…I’ll just choose from a sampling in my mind.
I hate when you’re talking to someone, and they’re not listening.
They’re thinking of what they’re gonna say next, so mesmerized by themselves, you don’t exist. It’s cool. And men with egos the size of my ars.

Q4.Did you ever eat straight butter as a kid?
A4.No, frosting. I straight ate frosting, son.

Q5.One wish…what would it be?
A5. I wish for more rain. This is ridiculous.

Q6.What kind of cell phone do you want? How old were you when you got your first cell phone?
A6. Remember those cellular phones in tv shows and movies from the 70’s? Like a brick? I want one of those. I wish for rain and a brick cell phone.
I was 27 when I got a plain old red one.

Q7.What do you do when stressed out?
A7. I get night terrors and scream like a banshee.

Q8.Childhood Ambition?
A8. My ambition was to try to get as much stuff as possible, just for being me. Candy, toys, licorice, dolls, pets, m&ms – the good stuff. I was the youngest of 4 kids, so that was my leverage. Now, not so much.

Q9. Is your mom a good cook? If so favorite dish?
A9.My mom was the best cook in the world. She ruled. ..my favorite thing she made was everything she made. De~licious!

Q10. Name of first born child?
A10.It’s a secret. He’s a legend. Like the Loch Ness.

MORE BRANDI PLEASE

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