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Multi-link Monday: Which 'Star Wars' character are you?

Posted: Monday, April 30, 2007 6:00 AM by Gael Fashingbauer Cooper
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There's a little bit of everything in this week's Multi-link Monday. We've got a "Star Wars" quiz to a goofy magazine from the 1950s to a fun random band-name generator. On the not-so-light side, we've got breathtaking photos of Russian cakes, and a serious resource for those of us still worried about the pet-food recall. Remember, your nominations for future Multi-link Monday sites are welcome. Just post them in the comments. And if yours hasn't been posted yet, I'm likely still working through the submissions.

• Every now and again I can't resist throwing in a link to an online quiz: Which "Star Wars" personality are you? I'm...Queen Amidala? “You are well-educated, strong-willed and have an interest in serving the public. No, you’re not one of those scumbag politicians, you’re really interested in the well-being of the people who follow you. Oh yeah – your outfits and makeup are always fabulous.” Hmm, at least I'm not one of her many stand-ins. (Thanks to my co-worker Mike for the link!)

• Flip through a 1951 copy of Household Magazine, complete with snarky commentary on how things have changed. Scary girdles, full-page ads for Crisco, Jane Russell bowling and more. I still love the 1950s style homes, though I know that in a world of McMansions, many consider them to be too small and dumpy.  (Found via Plep.)

• Here's a useful site to help you keep track of the many pet foods that have been recalled so far. This cartoon  about the pet-food recalls is hitting a little close to home in my three-pet household.

• Stunning Russian cakes that look more like sculptures. Dentures, an eye chart, a Pizza Hut and more. (Via Boing Boing.)

• Reader-submitted link, from Heidi: "Who hasn't tried to dream up the greatest band name? Now you can randomly generate one." I tried it a bunch of times, and my favorites were Homeless Lobster Jugglers, Anaconda Alliance, and Treacherous Motel. Scarily, I can envision all of those on album covers. Anaconda Alliance and Treacherous Motel might have to be death-metal bands.

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Heh, Amidala here too...some of those questions were killer :)

Mere, Phoenix (Sent Monday, April 30, 2007 1:29 PM)

Gael, I just thought I'd let you know that every time you post a personality or character quiz, you and I are the same results (spooooooky!). No wonder I appreciate your humor and insights!

Megan, Alexandria, VA (Sent Monday, April 30, 2007 2:10 PM)

For band names, the favorites that I got were: "Gangrene Community" and "Barbershop Enigma."

Heidi, IL (Sent Monday, April 30, 2007 2:10 PM)

Thanks so much for the Pet Recall link. That really helped!!

Beth, Rochester, NY (Sent Monday, April 30, 2007 2:16 PM)

Apparently I'm R2D2, and my band names are Old Monkey Yodellers and Grenade Democracy.

Lila Koernig, Seattle, Wash (Sent Monday, April 30, 2007 6:11 PM)

The band names are too good! Personally, I like Gaseous Waffle Exit and Random Tuba Factory

Copper Girl, Colorado (Sent Monday, April 30, 2007 11:41 PM)

At least you're not Jar Jar... wtf??? I'm trying that one again.

Mrs Lao, Seattle WA (Sent Tuesday, May 01, 2007 9:53 AM)

I am Boba Fett, that is kinda cool.

Liz, washington (Sent Monday, May 07, 2007 11:32 AM)



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