Issue #1 (9-02-01)
by Gerry Wang

   There are times when I need a forum to express myself, free from the restraints of decorum and propriety. A forum where there is no censorship or temperance, where I can, for once, wear my heart on my sleeve. Rice has generously donated me a kidney, metaphorically speaking, by allotting me an entire motherfucking section on his web site to serve as my playground. He has also been a saint in helping me w/ the coding and formatting.

   I must not neglect to mention that Kansur has also let me move into his garage, metaphorically speaking, by letting me use his server space. Thank you guys. This wouldn't have been possible w/o your help. I also must thank the readers, because they help me pay the bills and feed the kids. Without you guys reading this stuff, it wouldn't exist. Hmmm... what I just wrote presents a temporal conundrum, but what I'm trying to say is, thanks for reading my writing and giving me enough feedback to satisfy my raging ego and motivate me to continue.

   How I intend to use this nameless serial, known only as Gerry's Weird Shit, is something even I don't know. I essentially will just write what pops into my head. I will use this page the same way Rice uses the News Page, only more crudely and less concisely. I hope you readers enjoy it. With each issue, I'll do a personal Top 10 list, because HIGH FIDELITY was right-- Guys do enjoy making lists. I also plan to highlight/ogle a chick in each issue by putting up some pictures personally chosen by either me or Rice. More chicks!


Aaliyah Dana Haughton (1979-2001)



    Our prayers go out to the friends and family of Aaliyah and the people that died w/ her. As you all know, singer and budding actress Aaliyah Haughton was tragically killed in a plan crash last Saturday on her way back from shooting a video in the Bahamas. She was only 22 years old. Hell, she was born the same year I was. It just goes to show that sometimes the saying "The good die young" rings all too true. Rest in peace.


Rants and Ravings


Top 10 List: TV Dads

   To me, all television sitcoms are crap. They're all unfunny, cliched, poorly acted, and pretentious. Unless they're on FOX. There's only one channel I watch these days, and it's FOX. They house all my favorite shows, and soon the NFC games start. I love that freaking channel. Here's the Top 10 dads on television. Notice the abundance of characters from FOX. Please, chime in w/ your nominations and/or preferred ranking!


1.) Homer Simpson
The Simpsons


2.) Al Bundy (Ed O'Neill),
Married...with Children


3.) Peter Griffin
The Family Guy


4.) Ken Titus (Stacey Keach), 
Titus


5.) Red Forman (Kurtwood Smith),
That 70's Show


6.) George Costanza's Dad (Jerry Stiller), Seinfield


7.) Hank Hill
King of the Hill


8.) Hal from Malcolm in the Middle  
(Bryan Cranston)


9.) Sean Finnerty (Donal Logue),
Grounded for Life


10.) Mrs. Cartman
South Park



Pictorial Tribute: Zhang Ziyi

Ah, the leading candidate to oust incumbent Miss Rice World Natalie Portman. The Beeotch Contest will return now that I have full rein over this page. Muhahaha.

Here's some exclusive pics that only can be found on the Net here at Rice World. These were taken with a digital camera when my parents went to the Oscars this past March. I've only included the Zhang Ziyi pics, but if you want to see the others, please tell me: