Awww fuck....

It turns out the Dragon's Breath shotgun shells I wanted are currently considered 'cop-killer' ammunition and are considered illegal in my current locale for my cave. Damn it! And I was so looking forward to the bonfire and sacrifices I was going to have by aiming my cannon and screaming "I'ma firin' mah lazor!!" while blasting flesh, coal, wood and homemade napalm with rounds of magnesium and phosphorous. Great, now I have to put it on my wish list along with the bola and flechette rounds. Ah well, I suppose it's only illegal if you get caught with them, right?

Oh, before I forget. Speaking of criminal acts, Krampus will be among the guests on the Rebel Radio show Wed. the 22'nd at 11 PM. Originally the plans were to enjoy some karaoke and libations, but being the bastion of freedom of speech seems to be more important these days.

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/mrrockuhard

Stay tuned, my Creatures of the Night...

BlogTalk Radio on the Naughty list?

Just when I begin to get into my comfort zone with Creature Feature, just as I begin to break it in and truly have something to call my own, then something interesting starts hitting the fan. I received an e-mail from Dan Kashman, the president of BlogTalk Radio.

Hello Creature Feature,

We want to let you know about some important upcoming changes to our free host services. You're a valued member of our community and we want to be sure you understand the changes in advance, and have time to plan for any adjustments to your show.

Beginning on February 1, 2011, the following changes will be made to your free host account. You will:

* Be able to conduct only one, 30-minute show per day
* Be able to upload and store a maximum of three audio files for use during your show
* No longer be able to schedule shows during prime time hours
* No longer be able to schedule private episodes

These changes will enable us to support the audio broadcasting needs of our rapidly growing community, while continuing to improve our host services and technology.

Special Limited Time Offer on Premium Upgrades
If you want to conduct longer shows, schedule during prime time, and remove limitations on uploads and downloads, while gaining access to even more tools, support, and exposure, we have put together a special offer. If you upgrade before December 31, 2010, you can get a Premium account for just $29 per month. That is more than 25% off of the regular monthly fee of $39. And, there's no risk to try it because your first month is free!

Don't miss this special offer. Upgrade Now.

If you have any questions about the upcoming changes or our special Premium offer, please feel free to contact us. We'll be happy to help.

Best Regards,

Dan Kashman
President, BlogTalkRadio

So folks, it looks like not just Creature Feature, but ALL shows for the RLSH/RLSV communities will be affected. Beginning in February, BTR will be pushing the pay for play services harder than ever. And let's be honest, $30-40 a month adds up rather quickly from one's finances. It's the equivalent of a large meal or several cups of coffee at Starbucks. But to be honest, Krampus has better things to spend money on, like torture equipment and large, gnarled blades to sharpen. The point is that the times, they are a'changin' for BlogTalk Radio in the future. The show will effectively be cut in half, possibly moving to a new time slot, or simply saying fuck it and finding a better sandbox to play in. If anyone knows of a better site than BTR, please feel free to let me know. Yes, I DO have fans that will be happy to migrate with me to whatever service can be found. Otherwise, Creature Feature has too much Kramptastic goodness/badness to be contained by a half hour show with less callers and a different time slot. Stay tuned, my Creatures of the Night.

Helping Sword Kane 12/4

Due to pc problems, I was unable to post this last night. Sword Kane has a new blog up titled 'Eviction Urgent Help!'

I had been on LTD (Long Term Disability) for quite some time now, but I decided to try to go back to work for a trial period to see if I could handle it. I only lasted for two days, the pain and disorientation was too much for me to handle even on light duty. I returned to a follow up appointment with my neurologist and he confirmed my medical issues and wrote a paper in detail and sent it to LTD on why I cannot work.

LTD reviewed his papers, but denied my claim reguardless. Please don't be frustrated, but I am going to need everyone's help again. I am completely broke. I haven't had any income since October. I have nothing to fall back on except for the help of my friends which is everyone on-line. My family is not helping me at all through this ordeal, because they are financially unable to.

You guys are all I got.

The Landlord has only given me three days to pay him. No second chances this time. it's $540.00 that is the most important and urgent.

Please if anyone can help with rent and utilities. Any amount any help would be much appreciated. Collectively from everyone, I know you all can reach this mark for us.

My 7 year old daughter should not have to worry about not having a Christmas and being homeless. She has no idea what is even going on and it should stay that way.

My Paypal account is swordkane@yahoo.com

My mailing address for those who can pay with checks,money order or cash, has changed, get with me and I will supply the new address.


Thankyou all,
Swordkane

Unfortunately all spare finances have been spent due to holiday expenses for Krampus, so while I cannot aid financially, the least I can do is make people aware of this situation. Do what you can to help or someone will lose their money, their home and their family will be upheaved with no source of income in the immediate future.

Living in a Real Life Comic Book World

This week's topic: Living in a Real Life Comic Book World. We explore the world of tabloids, aliens, conspiracies and more to bring people up to speed about things that some people believe to be as true as real life, with convictions as real as any religious movement. The strange, unusual, fantastic world that comic books inhabit, thus what it must be like to live in such a world. For people in the Real Life Superhero/Supervillain communities, it should be interesting to talk about. Possibly one part of a multi-part show.

I've been looking into various topics as of late, feeling the boredom and tedium of the ordinary spurred me on. There are people who believe that they do in fact have super abilities in this world, but what of other strangeness normally relegated to the tabloids or fictional worlds of comic books, pulp novels and others? People have heard of alien encounters, but did you know there are many types of aliens, the most evil having a hierarchy far above the Greys reported of in abduction stories? And which ones may be responsible, by some accounts, for genetically engineering humanity as a slave race?

Or how about the theory that we are not alone on this world, that there are beings who live within the Earth, warmed by an internal and smaller sun, a race of giants? Beings who are at the heart of a belief that the Earth is hollow, the home of Shambhala, a network of tunnels that allow UFO's to fly from one point to another with greater speed? Or how about the fact that the Nazis sought these beings, and Admiral Byrd of the U.S. had encountered them?

With talk of 2012 being the supposed end of an era and possibly the beginning of a new one, I wanted to bring up a topic of people that believe these stories, and if so many believe, is there something to it? Tune into Creature Feature this Saturday the 13'th at 11 PM EST.

Who wants to be a Real Life Super-Zombie?

Zombies, monsters, gore, horror conventions, and other monstrosities that I associate with. Ahh, 'tis the unofficial beginnings of the Season of Krampus. Entertainment, some better than others, dominates the airwaves and video players this weekend, all winding down to All Hallow's Day, November first. But now my roommate has called my attention to a possibility that interests me, and I'm sure others as well.

You see, tonight was the premier of AMC's series The Walking Dead. And perhaps this should have been obvious, but a promotion has been created for this series. Based on the critically acclaimed graphic novel series, the show follows survival in a world full of the hungry animated dead. 'Twas also a weekend of informative series delving into the truths and origins behind such legends.

Case in point, before the age of Romero films and even the practitioners of Voodoo, tales of the undead go back to the times of legends and history. Vampires, Ghouls, Dybbuks, even Revenants go back to a curse spoken by Ishtar(the goddess, not that horrible fucking movie) to her sister Ereshkigal:

I shall raise up the dead and they shall eat the living.
I shall make the dead outnumber the living.

Goddesses, am I right? Some actually had style back in the old days. But, I digress. It had come to my attention that each week, a secret code word will be flashed during the show, then contestants get to crash servers scrambling to a website to enter the code. Six winners will be chosen for filming in season 2 of the series, treated to a three day weekend of lodgings, food and transportation, and being made up as a zombie for the series, which MAY or MAY NOT even make it on air. You see? It helps to read the official rules.

Of course, it also says only one winner can be claimed per household, so 'twould seem my roommate and I will have to alternate between nights of entry, giving each of us an equal chance for winning the prize. And Krampus thought he would mention this to my dearest, loyal readers. Also those who wish to follow my musings without joining my follower list. Krampus minds not, the more fans the merrier. But it raises an interesting question.

Now normally, Krampus would not wish to lower himself to the status of a lower Revenant. But for a chance to spread the fame of Krampus and Creature Feature? Who knows? This could be quite the opportunity to one day attend horror conventions as an appreciated guest, not just a patron. Ahh, the chance to sit at a table adjacent to Elvira or Ms. Monster...Mmmmm. Not a bad gig if one can get it.

Where was I? Oh yes, the question.

If you had the chance to win such an opportunity as to be zombiefied on The Walking Dead, would you wish to be just another anonymous animated automaton? Or would you wish to plead with the producers and artists to have your superhuman persona done up as a zombie? With Marvel Zombies and Black Lantern heroes and villains made famous in DC Comics, super zombies have become quite popular. And contests notwithstanding, do you think you'd like to take an old, ripped or damaged/stained version of your uniform, add some blood(real or fake is optional) and make yourself up as an undead form of your persona, would you do so? Think about it, chime in.

I intend to drag out the Halloween spirit as long as possible. After all, The Simpsons and Family Guy's Halloween shows have been delayed until next week due to the World Series. Also next week shall be the longest night, as we revert Daylight Saving Time back to normal once again, gaining our extra hour for debauchery or sleep back. And if it's good enough for Fox, their fans and farmers, then 'tis good enough for Krampus!

Oh, some of you may be wondering where is the link to the show and contest? Simple: GET YOUR OWN FUCKING LINK! The less of you that enter, the greater the odds that Krampus shall be immortalized in ways the lesser masses in the communities shall never be. And to those of us that do, may the best Krampus win.

An ode to a supervillain/I LOVE being right.

Once again, Krampus cackled like a madman inhaling Joker toxin at the end of a motion picture. More than that, this post marking my 66'th post(50'th and 100'th celebrations are so overdone as to be boring), I tip my cap to the final chapter of a supervillain that earned many a people's respect, if not their dollars. I'm talking of course of John Kramer, better known as Jigsaw.

When the first movie of the Saw series premiered, it was imaginative, so ripe, so full of invention for the torture porn genre. To describe the film was to say imagine the deathtraps of a comic book supervillain brought to life in the real world's setting. The machinations and mental gymnastics of an engineer, twists of fate and a renewed vigor to survive created the back story for someone we barely knew in the first film, being expanded upon in sequels.

The second and third films were the creations of the original team that brought it to life, Krampus was willing to give Saw 4 a chance, then 5 began to show its wear. By Saw 6, a motion picture that a reality show contest was held to earn a place in the film, many felt as if the franchise were on life support, and some were wishing to mercifully pull the plug on it, to remember it in its prime and let it die with dignity.

Finally, we have Saw 3D, or Saw 7 for those locations not showing the bloody film in 3D. Spring for some red and blue glasses, you cheap fuck splatters. All in all, a welcome finale' to the film. Some traps and challenges were obviously meant for little to no survival, others still had shown imagination. And thanks to the magic of motion pictures, we get to see one character die in the film, not once but twice! Very well done. And not to ruin anything for the fans, but the person that carried on the legacy of John Kramer was unworthy, and met a fitting finale of their own.

And the reason I was cackling like a madman? It's quite simple, as well as utterly delicious. Krampus was right, ladies and gentlemen. Let me say that again:

Krampus.

Was.

RIGHT.

Ahh, what pleasure. You see, recently an old jousting opponent of mine in the blogosphere had pointed out my posting on the blogspot page of a Saw 3D tie-in, complete with fake profiles of the survivors. But what was pleasantly displayed at the end was something that Krampus had suspected years ago, was mentioned elsewhere in the aether regarding Saw, and the words that Krampus was mocked for were revealed to be prophetic. I won't ruin anything with spoilers here, but should you wish to, see my below blog's link and investigate for yourselves. But let it be known...Krampus was right.

In this community of role players, wannabe's and poseurs, it almost pains me to know that unless laws are truly broken and the mantle of vigilante or sociopath earned, none will ever reach the fame or infamy of a fictitious supervillain like John Kramer. Of course, there are those that try.

In many cases, more sensational crime stories are withheld from some larger news outlets and left for pulp stories, detective and true crime magazines. Why? Some don't want to release the gory details on the news. Still others are afraid that such stories would be sensationalized, spawning copycats and instigating a crime spree the likes of which are relegated to fiction, or the stuff of nightmares.

It is the belief of Krampus that it is just a matter of time before someone associated with the Real Life Superhero or Supervillain community will cross a dangerous line, spilling over to the realms of Kick-Ass or another slasher film. When it happens, the innocence will be lost, something will rise to meet the challenge and the violence will escalate, catching innocent and guilty people up within it like a blood soaked tornado. Until then, we live our lives as best we can and do. But somewhere, one can't help but wonder if the fantastic, good or bad, would at least alleviate the doldrums and boredom in this pedestrian life we lead. But like those who aspire to be in more interesting lives and times, if you actually experienced the things in the fiction you enjoy in your real lives, if the lines were crossed, the harm done, the realization that this IS happening and you make it out alive, would you feel the same as before? Would someone attacked by a hero or villain who aspired to live such a life change their interests? That is a question for another time.

Oh by the way, try approving my messages next time, unless you're afraid it'll trigger another wave of migraines. Far be it from me to wish to cause you any further pain when it's not intended.

Jigsaw is REAL!??

I'm sure if you're reading this, you're more than a bit perplexed. You're also most likely a fan of the Saw movie series. And I ask the question due to an interesting ad I've seen on Myspace's opening page. Apparently to help promote the final chapter in the series, they've opened a Blogger page featuring the survivors of Jigsaw's attacks as well as a therapist pushing his new book. I mean, it's Blogger. It HAS to be real, right? Everything on the internet is real, correct?

Ah well, see for yourselves. And feel free to browse through some of the survivor's posts, you'll find that Krampus had to revel in the Schadenfreude a bit.

http://survivorsofjigsaw.blogspot.com/

Until next time, enjoy my Creatures of the Night.

Krampus Vs. BlogTalk competition

Here I am, the weekend before Halloween, the time of longer nights, anticipation for candy coated sugar rushes, retrieving the hour of sleep lost at the beginning of Daylight Savings time. Nothing much on the telly except for the occasional bad movie. So I thought, what the hell? I'll check out Meow and Friends for a moment. Then I noticed that the telephone call-in number is absent from the site. Curious. Then, I noticed that there hasn't been any new episodes for several weeks.

Now, I have no idea as to the exact nature of what's going on behind the scenes as to what the reason for the show's hiatus. But it does have me wondering. First Malvado's show, who was attempting to change formats as well as focus, now this. I'm not trying to grind salt into any wounds, but does this mean that, if by someone hypothetically keeping track of a 'contest' between the shows, that Creature Feature has won out of attrition?

If anyone knows if either of the aforementioned shows will be returning in the near future, or if other members of the RLSH/RLSV communities plan on having their own shows, please feel free to alert Krampus and the followers of this blog.

In the interim, The Walking Dead premiers next week. Huzzah for zombies!

Love for Executrix

It is with great sadness that I report that Executrix, my friend and little sister has suffered a loss. Her grandfather passed away tonight after a long battle with ailing health. I am sorry beyond words. For the readers of this blog, despite what side you may be on in this community, show this woman and her family respect and condolences for this loss. It is times like this that I wish I could take away the pain of loss, but this is beyond the power of Krampus.

I will always be there for you. And there's no more pain. Remember that.

Now THIS is a catchy little diddy!

Here I was, preparing for tonight's show, and I came across this little gem by an artist named Cee Lo Green. Ladies and gentlemen, this song has its lyrics in the video, and I can virtually guarantee that some of you will be nodding your head to this catchy, doo-wop song all about venting. I now present to you...Fuck You.



I see you driving 'round town
With the girl i love and i'm like,
Fuck you!
Oo, oo, ooo
I guess the change in my pocket
Wasn't enough i'm like,
Fuck you!
And fuck her too!
I said, if i was richer, i'd still be with ya
Ha, now ain't that some shit? (ain't that some shit?)
And although there's pain in my chest
I still wish you the best with a...
Fuck you!
Oo, oo, ooo

Yeah i'm sorry, i can't afford a ferrari,
But that don't mean i can't get you there.
I guess he's an xbox and i'm more atari,
But the way you play your game ain't fair.

I pity the fool that falls in love with you
(oh shit she's a gold digger)
Well
(just thought you should know nigga)
Ooooooh
I've got some news for you
Yeah go run and tell your little boyfriend

(chorus)

Now i know, that i had to borrow,
Beg and steal and lie and cheat.
Trying to keep ya, trying to please ya.
'Cause being in love with you ass ain't cheap.

I pity the fool that falls in love with you
(oh shit she's a gold digger)
Well
(just thought you should know nigga)
Ooooooh
I've got some news for you
Yeah go run and tell your little boyfriend

(chorus)

Now baby, baby, baby, why d'you wanna wanna hurt me so bad?

(so bad, so bad, so bad)
I tried to tell my mamma but she told me
"this is one for your dad"
(your dad, your dad, your dad)
Uh! Whhhy? Uh! Whhhy? Uh!
Whhhy lady? Oh! I love you oh!
I still love you. Oooh!

(chorus)

WTF was I talking about!?

Oh good fucking grief...

Ladies and gentlemen, have you ever imbibed or ingested something while in a party or holiday setting, acting or reacting a certain way that made perfectly good sense at the time, only to finally awaken from the stupor, looking back in embarrassment and shaking your head?

'Twould appear that the man behind the Krampus enjoyed the holiday with unexpected results. A pleasant trip to Hell was enjoyed. And by Hell, I mean the city in Jamaica. Wonderful Jerk Chicken and rum there. And while temptation or availability to substances deemed illicit in the states could be had there, Krampus did not imbibe them. Nay, what happened instead was completely over the counter, with reactions in Krampus' system that were unexpected. I'll not tell you the exact recipe so as not to have naysayers insisting that I encouraged such things, but pain medication for swollen hooves and hangovers coupled with sleep medications apparently effect Krampus in bizarre ways. None the least of which for the side-effects were anxiousness, aggression and dizzyness. And here I thought the woman sticking her tongue in my ear at the pool had instigated an ear infection.

One of the worst reactions was an amplification of any and all things that would be minor annoyances at best, easily shaken off and ignored. However, the combination within my bloodstream pumped by my dark heart had apparently turned my temper into a giant tongue, and every perceived slight into hot sauce with at least 400,000 Scoville Units. Under usual conditions, Krampus could easily shrug off such slights with a joke or curse, then go about his merry day. But for a reason not perceived nor deduced immediately, Krampus didn't pick up right away what could have been causing this sensitivity. Needless to say, the smallest of negative impulses hurled in my direction or contact from those that I've been less than pleasant with in the past were suddenly amplified, not passing away, but lingering. This started to put ol' Krampus into a foul mind-set that was NOT pleasant. In fact, it was rekindling some darker, far more aggressive thoughts and feelings to counteract the perceived threats.

'Twas bad enough someone decided to take advantage of the generosity of Krampus during the holiday, oh no. Every little slight, every unkind word, gesture, action and ache seemed to snowball into each other. My return home was not as pleasant as one would have wished or expected, what with being alerted to the bastard Krampus Fabio who's been silently stalking me online, the reaching out from one whom was considered a rival at one time as a perceived trick or threat, and finally the straw which made me wish to snap someone's appendages was the continued and accelerated stalking of my definitions on Urban Dictionary. For months since my first offering to its linguistic collection, someone, more than one in order to achieve such numbers apparently, has been repeatedly giving my definitions Thumbs Down simply due to my being its author. It's anonymous, although given the most vocal opponent I've had to my inclusions of words, I had a good idea as to who was doing it. Normally, this is a pittance. Gnats trying to do something, anything to attempt to annoy me. Silly, stupid and pointless, I know. But the problem became that with the lingering negativity, the feeling of constant feeling of someone, anyone trying to rouse my temper and the cacophony of stimulation, my mind wandered into darker, dangerous territory.

Thanks to the aid of good friends contacting me directly. I was able to have my cognitive processes reminded of who I am. Thank you for that by the way. As I returned, I had stopped taking part of the concoction that had put me on edge, so I started to slowly come out of the stupor. But for a short time this week, I was so enraged, it seemed like a perfectly good and testicularly driven idea to declare to the RLSH and RLSV communities that until someone takes their actions to the next level and does something boisterous to garner attention, good or bad, then the attention the communities deserve would never be garnered by the rest of the world. So fuck it, perhaps Krampus would be that sacrificial lamb. Krampus IS part goat after all. So it seemed like an interesting idea at the time to resign from Creature Feature, withdraw from the communities publicly, then go on a road trip performing something foolish, dangerous, possibly illegal, then to throw accelerant on my flickering candle, kill myself.

Oh, I feel embarrassed. And on the plus side, I'm feeling much better now.

So what did we learn from this, folks? Even if they're legal and readily available, be mindful of your reactions with more than one medication you may ingest. To those I may have disturbed with my unusually cryptic and paranoid posts, you have my apologies. I hate cryptic messages myself, and normally am much more direct. But honestly, I didn't know how I was going to react until the show aired. Who knows what bridges may have been burned, what hell and havoc I'd have unleashed just because of a heightened aggression due to legal cocktails in my system. I've stopped taking these meds and will be more mindful in the future.

And as for Lord Malignance, ROACH and whoever else wishes to chime in on a negative tone, keep this in mind: despite all the shit, the attention grabbing, the attempt to be truly ridiculous assholes trying to find a weak spot in my think skin, it took me fucking up myself to consider anything spoken or uttered with fingers and thumbs by you to even come close to annoying me. I had to help you all just to give your pathetic attempts to rile me a chance. And now that my blood is no longer mixing suicidally rage charged martinis, back to business as usual. Here I was, just waiting for you to say something to set me off! One word, one gesture, something to trigger a volatile and final reaction out of the loudest thorn in your sides. One that would probably end me once and for all, the chance to have so-called super villains a way to earn a body count in the real world. Ah well. Eat a hair covered dick losers.

And for those that don't believe my tale, it is the truth. I'm attempting to explain my unusual actions as of late and attempt to make amends with those my actions may have harmed, and move on. But if you persist, if you insist on focusing on a negative outburst as the total sum of my opinion of me, then it is unfortunate. Should you persist, then go fuck yourselves, I neither require nor desire your presence in my existence.

Now what do I take for headaches?

Something's about to end.

Krampus goes on holiday, and returns to something that has aggravated him. Any relaxation, any peace hoped to be found has been disturbed. So much so that Krampus is considering something that will change how everyone he knows will view him. Is this the final week of Krampus hosting Creature Feature? Tune in to find out.

And if you hold any concerns for yourselves or the well beings of anyone you know that may be on the Naughty list, start filing restraining orders now.

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How many people wanna kick some ass?

I do! I do!

Greetings and salutations all, apologies for not blogging more about my one year anniversary in the community, about the idiot who stabbed someone in the eye socket with a pen at San Diego Comic Con over seating and how fortunate it was that the assailant wasn't wearing a ROACH shirt at the time, how completely inept some adversarial bloggers tend to react to one's posts while I'm bringing up something spoken of in last week's Creature Feature episode, so someone missed a golden opportunity to verbally joust with their better in me. But enough about that, time for a musical interlude with a message!

If you found yourselves reminiscing about a song from the Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back soundtrack, then you picked up the musical cue. While preparing for my little holiday, I had an urge to play this song by the group Stroke 9. But what's this? It turns out that there are now TWO versions of the same song. The classic from the soundtrack, and another recorded live shortly after 9/11.

Wonderful. Another attempt at breathing new life into a popular song by changing the lyrics to something socially important and placing an exclamation point on a tragedy. Krampus didn't approve when Elton John did it for Princes Diana, so how would Krampus react to this?

Strangely enough, it was appropriately poignant.

yes, that's right ladies and gentlemen. As much as Krampus loathes such remixes, both versions actually seem to genuinely fit the frustrations I felt, knowing that I had foreseen the possibility for violence at such conventions, and had warned about the dangers. And in the pursuit for a musical outlet to voice the frustrations and outrage, both versions actually have strong messages, even spoken of in the second version. The point? It's all right and perfectly natural to feel like going on a violent spree. But wanton violence isn't the answer. It's important to find your expression, but not to cause needless harm in response, forging an endless cycle. And this is something preached about in the pursuit of educating people about Krampus Nights. It's good to vent and focus those energies into something positive without stabbing someone in the eye out of retaliation. Or worse, other weapons being pulled out of anger. Pens should not need to be confiscated from a convention where avid fans seek autographs from celebrities. It stands to reason that very few could foresee something like this occurring. But Krampus is among the few. And in the end, being right warms my black heart. As my diminutive ally Mister Jingles likes to state, ROACH can suck it. And I'm sure the problems with accessing their site this week can only accentuate my sentiment. But enough about insects underfoot, let's dance!

First is the original version of the song, along with lyrics.



How many people wanna kick some ass?

I used to be a nerd
Grew up in the suburbs
Nothing there ever went wrong
I made it up in this song

I talk about the hood
I say stuff like it's all good
Tell people I'm down with all the cool kids downtown
When I've never even been there

How many people wanna kick some ass?
I do I do
And how many people sick of holding it back?
I am
Well I am too

So don't lay another finger on her
She's mine and I still want her
If you put your hands upon her
You're a goner goner

And how many people sick of holding it back?
I am I am
And how many people wanna kick some ass?
I would if I could

But I'm really just a sensitive artist
Perpetrating like I am the hardest

So spin your cap around to the back
You think you rhyme but you can't rap
Loosen that strap a little more
Till your axe hits the floor

Flip off your fans
Make em cheer
Try to look sincere
Anger today's fashion
So sing another song about bashing someone's head in

How many people wanna kick some ass?
I do I do
And how many people sick of holding it back?
I am
Well I am too

So don't lay another finger on her
She's mine and I still want her
If you put your hands upon her
You're a goner goner

And how many people sick of holding it back?
I am I am
And how many people wanna kick some ass?
I would if I could

But I'm really just a sensitive artist
Perpetrating like I am the hardest
Acting like I'm not the smartest
I'm really just a sensitive artist

Awwwww Yeahhhh

So don't lay another finger on her
She's mine and I still want her
If you put your hands upon her
You're a goner goner

And how many people sick of holding it back?
I am I am
And how many people wanna kick some ass?

I said how many people wanna kick some ass?
How many people wanna kick some ass?
Whatcha gonna do when your sick of holding it back?
I think I kick some ass
How many people wanna kick some ass?
I would if I could

But I'm really just a sensitive artist
Perpetrating like I am the hardest
Acting like I'm not the smartest
I'm really just a sensitive artist
Honest

And for your listening pleasure, here is the 9/11 version. Apologies for no motion in the video, but the song speaks for itself.



How many people wanna kick some ass?

I used to feel secure - at home in the suburbs
Nothing here ever went wrong - but now that time is gone
We talk about world peace - the wars on, TV
It's never been something I've had to fear, cause it's never even been here.

How many people wanna kick some ass? (I do, I do)
And how many people are sick of holding it back? (I am) Well I am, too
So don't lay another finger on her
She's mine and I still want her
If you put your hands upon her
You're a goner - goner
And how many people sick of holding it back? (I am I am)
And how many people wanna kick some ass? I know I do, but I know
Violence is no answer to violence, but it's hard to sit here watching in silence


I hate to hate - don't fight; it's hard to know - what's right.
Think you can tear us apart or try to break our heart
Well think again - you're wrong; we've been this way - too long
Instead of breaking us down - it's brought us all together now.

How many people wanna kick some ass? (I do, I do)
And how many people sick of holding it back? (I am) Well I am, too
So don't lay another finger on her
She's mine and I still want her
If you put your hands upon her
You're a goner - goner
And how many people sick of holding it back? (I am I am)
How many people wanna kick some ass? I know I do but I know
Violence is no answer to violence; it's hard to sit here watching in Silence
Violence is no answer to violence; it's hard to sit here watching in silence


So don't lay another finger on her
She's mine and I still want her
If you put your hands upon her
You're a goner - goner
And how many people sick of holding it back? (I am I am)
And how many people wanna kick some ass?

I said how many people wanna kick some ass? (I do, I do)
How many people wanna kick some ass? (I do, I do)
Whatcha gonna do when your sick of holding is back? (Scream)
(I think I'll kick some ass)

How many people wanna kick some ass? I know I do,
Violence is no answer to violence but it's hard to sit here watching in Silence
Violence is no answer to violence but it's hard to sit here watching in Silence

Laser pointer or weapon?

I've posted about this on another forum, but I thought it would be good to share it with the readers here.

http://www.wickedlasers.com/lasers/Spyder_III_Pro_Arctic_Series-96-37.html

A friend told me about this item, let's be honest. It's incredibly interesting to wield a device that looks like a lightsaber and comes with a warning label.

Wicked Lasers radically redefines the way we see lasers yet again. For the first time in history, direct blue laser diodes have now become available in the consumer market. The laser powered home theater projector is the first of a large family of audio and video media technology to feature direct blue diodes. Wicked Lasers took the direct blue laser diode components and made the world's first 445nm direct blue diode laser, the Arctic.

The Arctic emits a 445nm cool blue, ultra high power 1W beam which appears up to 4000% brighter than the Sonar's 405nm violet beam. This direct blue laser diode is the result of the evolution of laser technology. Less than one year ago, this laser would have cost thousands of dollars to build. Don't let the Arctic name fool you, this laser possesses the most burning capabilities of any portable laser in existence. That's why it's also the most dangerous laser ever created. In recognizing and mastering the power of direct blue diodes, the Wicked Lasers' Arctic shall become the standard by which all other blue lasers are judged.

As an additional safety precaution, each Arctic comes with a removable training lenses and standard lenses. The removable training lenses allows our users to initially start out using the Arctic but at a fraction of its maximum output power. Replace the training lenses with the included standard lenses for maximum power.

Warning: Extremely dangerous is an understatement to 1W of laser power. At close range, this Class 4 beam will cause immediate and irreversable retinal damage. Use with extreme caution and use only when wearing proper safety goggles with an O.D. of 3+ is required and 4.4+ for longer exposures. Customers will be required to completely read and agree to our Class 4 Laser Hazard Acknowledgment Form.

*Supplies are extremely limited as voluntary and regulatory restrictions increase the difficulty to purchase Class IV portable lasers.

It is illegal to aim this device at airplanes, can ignite skin, and can cause permanent retinal damage if fired into the eyes. Firing it into a mirror holds the same problems, so firing into a hall of mirrors may be a death sentence to one's eyes. With that said, who else wants one? The laser retails for $200 plus shipping and optional warranty. It's the size of a lightsaber handle and may be the world's most expensive hand held lighter.



Let us look at some potential real world applications of this device. According to that video link, it can burn through wood, singe leather and plastic, all for the few seconds the beam was placed upon the surface. Let us now think like a mad scientist or villain. Sure, you could carve your initials of yourself and your sweetheart into a tree form a thousand feet away. But other questions are sure to be asked. Let us look at an example in the community. How long would a beam like this need to puncture a hole in a steel belted radial tire? How far away would it have to be to be effective? Would a laser pointed at an inflated tire set the tire on fire? Would it make a clean puncture hole? Or would it heat the metal and rubber in the tire to the point of explosive detonation? How long would it take, three minutes? Five? Ten? All to do this from yards away. It's the lazy man's vandalism, just put it in place and turn it on!

This next paragraph is meant to be unsettling. The beam's power is steady, and while dangerous, isn't a fast weapon to cause major damage. This makes it perfect for experimentation by sadists. How long would it take to cut through clothing? Leather jackets? Human flesh? If you had someone immobilized and the beam turned on, how long and slowly would it take to cut into burning skin, through muscles and tendons? How long would it take to burn through bone? How long would it take to sever a finger, arm, leg? If you turned it on and left it there, how long would it take to cut through someone's stomach into internal organs? The laser would cauterize the wound, so blood loss wouldn't be as much of a worry. This means the victim on the other end of that beam would stay alive longer. Longer to experience the smell of heir own cooking flesh. Would it smell like pork or chicken? Yes, the emitter has a battery pack, but what if you plugged it into an adapter with a steady supply of power? And that's just one of these lasers for the low, low price of $200. Imagine one in each hand, or buying several for the price of a high caliber handgun or rifle. No purchasing ammo, just recharging it.

I'm not suggesting that anyone goes out to perform such actions. But if you wish to stop criminals, you must at times think like one. Imagine what this item could do in the wrong hands. Firing at airports, shooting people in the eyes, burning straps off of purses to make them easier to steal, giving someone a hot foot from across the room, setting paper money or collector's comic books on fire with a laser just because you can. Experimenting on people you don't care for or like because they're beneath you. Would a laser set someone's hair on fire? Can you remove someone's tattoo at 50 yards? How long would it take to use one of these to cause true damage? How long would it take to kill someone?

Let the discussions continue.

Sword Kane & Krampus updates

It's not been an easy week and a half for either Sword Kane nor myself. Given that his matter is more pressing, here is his blog from last Sunday.

Will things get better?

Everyone, They were supposed to have an answer for me on Friday at the latest. Still no word yet from that damn insurance company. This is starting to turn into a really bad joke. I still just wanted to take a moment again thank everyone who has legitamently help me during this on-going struggle. Heroes and Villains and others who have put their most extreme hatred and differences aside just to help us out. Thank you. I am so scared right now. To be honest I feel really really bad right now. None of this bull would be happening right now and everything would have been fine if I just ignored my pains popped a couple advil and kept on going and remained completely ignorant to what was happening to me. I wouldn't have had to worry about losing everything I worked so hard to try to achieve in life. Ups and downs, just like a roller coaster and to be honest... I am getting motion sickness and I want off. Will we as a general population ever have stability in life? For the few lucky ones out there, yes. However, the rest of us will not. No matter how hard we try, we will never reach the bar. All we can do is hope for the best. Faith ...that's something that can ever be evicted upon. SwordKane

And his most recent blog.

Rent PAID ...however.
Everyone, Thankfully with everyone's help and generousity we still have a roof over our heads for the month and electricity paid! But, we are unable to pay other bills. We are still behind on our car payment and insurance. This is most definitely a very important thing we need help with. This is the only mode of transportation we have. If anyone could spare any amount to help with our car and it's insurance. Please help us if you can. Please donate any amount at PAYPAL My account email is swordkane@yahoo.com If you would like to donate with check or money order via snail mail, contact me for more info. I have a T-Shirt shop that hasn't had much luck (only one sale) but if you would like to buy an official SwordKane shirt please go to: Http://swordkane.spreadshirt.com Also, they WILL be shutting off the cable and Internet next week. That was the bill that I put on the back burner for 3 months and I don't expect help with that, it's not a priority. The only catch though is my messages and videos will be very few and far between until I am able to get it turned back on, which could be quite awhile. So when they do shut it off, please do not take my lack of response as me ignoring you or thinking that we have finally became financially stable again. I will most definitely share that good news when it happens! Always glad for your help, SwordKane

Alas, things haven't been well in the life of Krampus. As some of you know, there was no Creature Feature last week due to some hellacious weather and power outages. Unfortunately some key electronic equipment was damaged, even the telephone that I call into the show seems to have intermittent static. I wasn't going to risk the computer to run the show nor suffer further strikes. What's worse, even more problems have raised their heads financially for Krampus. Don't worry, Krampus is not nearly in as dire straits as Sword Kane. But alas, due to the unforeseen bills and expenses, Krampus will be unable to offer financial support to Sword Kane for the next month or two. But I will continue to alert people as to his condition as long as it is needed.

Sword Kane update 6/17 Urgent

Here's the latest from Sword Kane, even more trouble is eminent for the man.

Everyone, I don't understand Landlords. Another knock on the door again! He was being patient with me in the past and was allowing me to pay him for the previous months rent giving the situation that we are in. Today he has a sudden change of heart and now he wants this June's rent money now to boot. After I gave him what little I could with your help for May just a few weeks ago. What the hell is going on?! Am I on the fricken Truman show or something???!! Does anybody RICH give a damn anymore and cut the "poorman" some slack? I am truley at my wits end here. I need serious help and I need it ASAP. If anyone can spare anything. Things are seriously starting to fall apart over here. I honestly am losing hope over the whole T-Shirt idea. It was a good idea at first, but If over 500 people have viewed my shop and only ONE person has bought a shirt....It was a nice thought on paper but in real life maybe it wasn't . As I said in my video, I appreciate everyone who had helped so far, but what I am noticing, is that it's the same handfull of people helping me everytime for what they can spare. I feel bad about this because, I realize that this is putting a financial burden them and it's not fair to them for me to keep asking for their help. I am greatful for everyone's help don't get wrong. I am just scared and frustrated about this whole thing. You all have helped me, in anyway you could. For that I am thankful. I fear however, that I am up against something that cannot be defeated... at least not by myself. For those who can help, PLEASE, PLEASE, come together and help me if you can. This may very well be the final ride of SwordKane for quite sometime unless alot of help is accumulated ASAP. Keep us in your prayers, SwordKane

Now, that disturbs me. Over 500 views to his site, and only one person purchasing a shirt? He's discounted the prices, now he's only making $5 off of each shirt to help with his expenses! Unfortunately Krampus is feeling a financial pinch lately as well, and will have to wait before I can order a shirt. Is there nothing that can be done? I shall continue to report this story and alert people to the best of my ability, but for now that is the extent of what I can do for the man and his family. Please help him however you can.

Sword Kane update 6/10 Urgent

We interrupt this stream of whatthefuckitude involving people slinging insults in the RLSH community to bring a special update on Sword Kane.

Everyone,

June 10th was supposed to be decision day for my appeal for my insurance company claim.

Well guess what?

They put me off again and told me they are waiting on a medical report from their own Dr. BEFORE they can make a decision to approve or deny my appeal.

He said it could take up to another week to 2 weeks.

I was about to go off on the guy until he mentioned he was the one who makes the decision on my claim, so I backed off for obvious reasons.

To make things worse, the good'ol landlord drops by this morning asking for more rent money and if I had heard from my insurance company yet and I told him I should be approved today. He said he'd be back tomorrow to find out what they told me.(Wow, foot in mouth time. I am so SCREWED!)

When it rains it POURS F-ing Tsunami's!!!

I only have 2 dollars in change. I am so embarrased to ask this again, but I NEED everyone's help NOW!

Everyone, PLEASE DONATE any amount you can! I really don't think my landlord is going to put up with any more excuses reguardless if they are good ones.

If you can donate via paypal send it to

swordkane@yahoo.com

If you can't you can send a check or money order via snail mail. Just contact me and I'll give you an address.

If you would like to buy a t-shirt, that's fine too. Though I won't receive the commission for two weeks, the help is appreciated that way too.

Http://swordkane.spreadshirt.com

Please, Please PLEASE help any way you can!

Thank you
Sincerely
SwordKane

It seems the poor man is in need for immediate assistance once again, the problem extending from tomorrow and to the next two weeks. Please go to the above link or to his Paypal account. Due to some finances creeping up on me like a Green Beret turned debtor, I will be unable to assist for several weeks financially, so it's up to you. On the plus side, I am happy to announce that art is now imitating life. Last week, I joked on the show about suggesting a shirt slogan to Sword Kane. Well, it's been slightly watered down, but I am proud to say that one of the newest selections you can order is the 'I helped Sword Kane and all I got was this damn t-shirt!' edition! It's funny, topical and you have something to show for a good cause. Please help and contribute what you can!

Show mercy, kill them already!

If a plane crashed down, food was lost and you wanted to survive, do you eat the retards first or the people healthiest of mind?

Now now dear readers, do have the courtesy to hold your comments until the end of the post, Krampus is going somewhere with this. I mean, you don't want to be like some idiots aspiring to be invertebrate plague carriers taking words completely out of context, do you? No? Good. Now kindly shut the fuck up and keep reading!

I mean, it's a simple question, isn't it? We all wonder about life, death, the work one's ancestors put in to achieve your place on the food chain. Deep down inside all of us, some deeper or more shallow than others, is an instinct, a need for survival, a need to adapt to dangerous situations. And let's be fair and honest, some are better equipped to survive than others. There have always been lesser people, stragglers more easily picked off amongst the herd, the slack and chaff that some would allow, or insist, that they fall so the herd, or more capable members within the herd will survive another day. So let's talk about the crash example again, and what to do for food. Who would you slay and eat if need be? Would you go for the weaker, the genetically inferior? I dunno, if you eat a 'tard, don't you run the risk of becoming one too, kinda like Mad Cow Disease? Or would you go after someone that you genuinely disliked or hated, devouring their flesh and their power like Mana as the Maori Warriors once did? OOoh, here's one. What if somehow you could overpower one of the healthier people, yet it combined all of the above? What if it was someone that was a decent physical specimen so you have all the nourishment issues covered, someone who acted in a way you disliked, and what if there was a possibility that due to their actions and possible insanity, you'd actually be putting someone fitting the criteria out of their misery? It makes sense after all, that guy over there enjoys getting his nuts kicked in and can't tell a raccoon from a bear. It's not like he'd be missed, right? Sorry Tothian, nothing personal. But on this crash site, Krampus is a survivor. Now get in my belly and fertilize my crops in twelve hours!

Ladies and gentlemen, the above was a dramatization. I of course mean no ill will to crash survivors, the mentally retarded or impaired, the physically handicapped, people that simply annoy me and believing that they deserve to die because of it, nor to Tothian. But I wrote it to make a point. You see, recently it has come to my attention that Tothian has stated that the mentally challenged should be dispatched, I could be mistaken but I believe he said drowned, to save them from the pains of living in a life that they would be at a lifelong disadvantage otherwise. I also believe this was addressed to a member on the RLSH board, Wildcat.

I'll be honest, Wildcat has messaged me several times, speaking like a child and running the risk of being so sweet as her very presence online could give someone cavities and risk of a diabetic coma. I have no wish to befriend or speak to the woman, in my personal opinion I'd have little to speak to her about, and she tends to be clingy to people on the forum. I want nothing to do with her. With that said, I don't believe the girl warrants a smartass comment that she and everyone like her should be euthanized. That which you speak of smacks of Nazi Eugenic cleansing. And Krampus is NO friend of anyone or anything Nazi.

Recently Dreizehn, someone who's threatened the body parts of Krampus on more than one occasion, spoke out about this outrage, leading Tothian to be suspended from the forum for one week, causing Superhero to egress in protest, and I believe another, but may be back now. She spoke of challenging the administrators on this action, and in doing so has been banned as well. I may not agree with her exact words or how she went about it, but she addressed a bullying remark, and stood up in the face of the one who said it, and those who she felt didn't do enough to deal with the problem. That I admire. Krampus knows firsthand that truth isn't always pretty, it can be disturbing, vulgar, even downright hideous. It can enflame one's sensibilities and soul, stirring one to action because if it hurts in just the right spot, then maybe something will be done about it. Krampus has done this in the past, and to be honest, has felt as of late as may be becoming a tad bit rusty.

I don't agree with everything that has gone on recently in the community. The rushing to defend people whose banner has inspired harassing, and potentially criminal activity when they refuse to acknowledge that anything they do or have done is wrong, the stepping around on eggshells for fear of escalating hostilities. 'Twould even seem that attempts to do just that have instead acted as pouring water on an oil fire, it's only splashed and spread. And now this debacle? At the very least Tothian, hate someone for the nature of their actions and character and not their genetics. Nor their deficiencies.

Tothian, I won't lie to you. My respect for you has dropped somewhat because of your statement. I believe that your heart may be in the right place, but it's thoughts and words like the ones you've used that others have easily turned into desire and acting upon them. Krampus came into this community to keep an eye on and call out bullies, harassing those who did not deserve it. As of right now, in my eyes you're barely better than any member of ROACH or their allies. And worse, you've given them ammunition to claim they've been right about your instability and how dangerous you are, the very words they've said about you and others all along! In your standings, you're becoming the very thing you're supposed to fight against! Do these words have ANY impact on you? What hurts more, the sanctioning, the words I say, the reactions of your peers, the fact that you're proving someone on the other side of the fence as correct? Damn you idiot, you've given them validity to their bile and turned some who have defended and stood beside you against you, or away from you at least.

Despite it all, I do believe that your heart can be in the right place, and good can be done. But if you want back the respect you once had, you have to earn it back from here on. I suggest you get started, you've got a lengthy trip.

That's another thing that's been stuck in my craw for some time. Krampus has given leniency to some that I've not agreed with, but chalking it up to one's eccentricities. Master Legend's comments about homosexuals, Tothian's words to the mentally challenged, and those whose continued verbal toxins being spewed against those I know and feel strongly for as if a demonic case of Tourette's Syndrome has infected them. For the sake of peace, of understanding, attempts have been made to reach out, to understand, to try to keep a modicum of peace. But in my honest opinion, it seems that some do not want peace. Some simply look for an excuse to unleash their energies, their venoms, their anger, their hatred. This is something Krampus knows all too well. And since we're expressing ourselves at risk of being ostracized or disliked by our peers, perhaps it's time to speak mine.

From the very beginning of Krampus' existence in the blogosphere and community, I knew that one day through word or action, I would say or perform an action so polarizing, that many of you whom I would call acquaintance, listener, or even friend, would find yourselves bewildered, having to face where they stand in relation to where I stand, and not only would friendships be strained, but possibly lost, perhaps even turning the focus of the RLSH community against me. That's right folks, I knew that in the process of stating my own truth and opinion, friends may be lost because of what I believe to be right. I believed that the day would come later. Perhaps it will come now, who knows. But now is the time for such a truth.

Hero, villain, stranger, friend, the title doesn't matter. I don't care who you are, what side of the fence you may be on, if you are known to me or unknown. Krampus will NOT allow ANYONE to attack anyone I call friend without defending them, possibly with reprisal. If you're one friend and have a beef with another, then it's between you two. But if the actions of one threatens to harm another, no, that's not going to happen on my watch. Trying to talk, to parley and find a peaceful solution is good, it's admirable to stop confrontation without violence. But sometimes, and I was recently reminded of this, sometimes the fight comes to you. Sometimes you can't reason with it, you can't run from it, and help may not be coming as fast as one would hope. If you see something wrong that threatens to oppress or harm you or another, stranger or friend, sometimes you have to stand up to face it. You have to hold your ground and tell the threat, the circumstance, the person or persons that threaten to crash into you like a wave who you are, the strength of your character and declare it to all in the universe that you're not going to be demeaned, belittled, walked upon and treated as if you do not exist nor matter. Sometimes you have to take a stand.

Words, threats, fists, weapons, sometimes you can ignore them. Other times, one must rise against what they perceive to be a wrong. Dreizehn did it, it may not have been the same way I'd have handled it, but she stood up. And it's the strength of one's character and resolve I acknowledge and respect. It's why I respect DC's Guardian and his ilk so strongly. And I know for a fact that many of you reading this have to take hard stands as well, I know it hasn't always been easy! But if you look back, can you look at yourselves in honesty and say that if you didn't stand the way you did at a certain place or time, then you'd never have the strength of character to stand for anything you'd believe in? Have you had that defining moment where you stood up to something because you didn't agree with it?

I have gay friends, it's not my choice or preference but I accept my friends for who they are. Master Legend has said some disparaging remarks against those in the gay community, but I try to see someone who has their heart in the right place and tries to do good, so I don't give power to his words. But if someone physically threatened my friend with harm, standing in front of me and I were the only one between them and my friends possibly facing a hate crime, I don't care if it were someone in a suit, a skinhead or KKK member, someone that resembled Master Legend or someone in an official uniform, if they're going to attack someone who did nothing to provoke such an attack, I'm standing up to them. I may be hurt, crippled, arrested or even killed, but I'm making the stand. The same goes for any ROACH member or ally with Skiffytowners behind me, or someone that looks like Tothian in front of me and someone that looks like Wildcat or Corky from Life Goes On behind me. THIS WILL NOT GO WITHOUT A STAND. I;d rather not have to fight, Tothian we were getting a bit casually chummy and I'm not even Wildcat's friend. But if you want to call yourself my friend, start earning my respect back. Otherwise if you become the thug that others claim you to be and you have someone undeserving in your crosshairs, I WILL stand against you and anyone that behaves like a danger to others. And Krampus is capable of reciprocating with interest, no one wants to be on the receiving end of the wrath of someone who at times has been suicidal and raging against you as a perceived threat. If any of you takes something away from this, know that peace can be a good thing to fight for. But sometimes, you may have to actually fight for something. Or someone.

Show me where you stand.

Sword Kane update 6/6 and the birth of a word

After waiting with baited breath, after the aid that many of us in the communities have given Sword Kane, there has finally been an update on his status!

We are still here...for now

Everyone, My utmost gratitude to all who helped contribute to the latest emergency that was going on with my stupid Landlord. Even though we were not able to give the full rent, your collective support came to about $350 and was enough for the landlord to back off for a few weeks. Thankyou, thankyou, THANKYOU!!! Lord knows where we would be right now if it wasn't for you all. We still have a roof over heads because of your kind generosity. As I had mentioned before I found a T-shirt place that let's you make commission of your designs and photos for free. Hopefully, this will be a good source of income: Http://swordkane.spreadshirt.com I haven't had any buyers yet, but hopefully things will pickup soon. I will be making a video soon Thanking those for your continued help, one and all. Sincerely Swordkane

Of course, I can't help but notice that my own shirt suggestion of 'I helped Sword Kane and all I got was this fucking t-shirt!' was left off the market. Ah well, Krampus isn't doing this for publicity I suppose. But thanks to the efforts of all, he was able to raise over half his goal and get the landlord off his back for now. He's still in need of aid, and now thanks to the shirts, you can get something to show for your efforts. Please continue to help the man out, half the money from the sale goes directly to Sword Kane and his family's current need of financial aid.

And ladies and gentlemen, there are moments in time where people remember where they were when the event occurred. People remember in comic books when the Fantastic Four faced Galactus for the first time. People remember when they saw what worlds lived and died in Crisis on Infinite Earths. People remember when Doctor Who returned to the airwaves, and people will remember where they were when they listened to Creature Feature and Zetaman was asked a groundbreaking question:
When you and Apocalypse Meow are being intimate, do you ever refer to that as getting 'Bow-chicka-meow-meow'?

Ahhh, to add to the lexicon and be quotable, true immortality!

Sword Kane, superheroes and shit slinging

Interesting week this is turning out to be, and it's only half over. As always, let's begin with the most important and pressing first. Today marks the deadline that Sword Kane needs to come up with $600 for rent or face eviction from his landlord, bad health and all. Sword Kane greatly appreciates all the help everyone is sending his way, and has access to a PO box in case anyone would like to send him something electronically and with the price of postage. If you wish to send the man something, send to:

Sword Kane
P.O. Box 593
Proctorville, OH 45669

I am sure we who are concerned are waiting with anticipation with any news in regards to whether or not SK's requests and aid given was successful, more will be posted on his blog and here once news is given.

I saw 20/20's special, and although I liked the theme of the superhumans accomplishing the seemingly impossible, I am a bit perturbed that the segment featuring RLSH members and Peter Tangen's project was covered so briefly. However, it was good to see DC's Guardian, Knight Vigil and others there receiving the notice and praise they deserve for their efforts. But between you and I, I think the RLSH movement may give itself some wonderful PR if you're able to recruit the human mermaids to your ranks and have more gatherings at beaches. Just my opinion.

And 'twould seem my opinions have been focused upon as of late by those I was attempting to shun. Zetaman finally posted a blog about his incident and the signs pointing to ROACH as either culprits or scapegoats. I suppose time will tell if Oregonian ROACH alum Doktor Nikolai had anything to do with this seeing as he is geographically closest to the crime scene, followed by the 3 hour away Jet City crew, but the investigation will no doubt turn up the truth in this ongoing case.

I also find it humorous that those I am trying to disassociate from in any contact are now trying to pull me back in, to latch upon my fur like sand spurs and carry them out of their stupor of people ceasing to give a shit about them until this event happened. The quotes taken out of context, trying to turn around and attack Zetaman for contacting me and asking my opinion on the matter, I almost hope that the bloggers have enough Dramamine to settle their stomachs after the vomit inducing vertigo created by their spin. Almost. Let them spew blood for all I care for their opinions and knowledge to read and take just enough of the words of Krampus to attempt to damn me, while knowing that the context of my words calls for you to read the words yourselves and make your own judgment here on my blog. Cliffnotes are fine, but let me know when you want to see my words in their entirety and think for yourselves, not follow over the cliff like lemmings. 'Twould seem that even in the face of accusation, ROACH and its allies just can't get over the habit of influencing and encouraging the weak minded into following their dogma. A shame, and I was starting to see the potential for humanity as half full once again.

Once again I feel it necessary to state that Krampus had nothing to do with the attack on Zetaman and signs pointing to ROACH, nor do I have any plans or communication with anyone that may plan an escalating retaliation against any members of said group. I also must reiterate that at this time, any contact by ROACH members or their allies at this time in a personal matter and near the vicinity of my domicile will be seen as a lethal threat and dealt with accordingly. I know it may not be popular, but it how I feel. Yes, I am capable of killing. No, I am not plotting against ROACH or any of its allies. But if I and anyone with whom I live are approached in person upon our property, then the fears of Mr. Jack and escalation of this hostility will become a moot point, punctuated in violence and possible death. I don't care if it's unpopular anymore, the line has been established. And yes, I'm holding back my true feelings for concern of being misconstrued as hunting ROACH down to exterminate them and encouraging others to do the same.

Not that that's out of the way, it's time for a little mood music. Ever since I was made aware of this little diddy, it's been stuck in my head. The song is how Krampus likes his women, dark yet hauntingly beautiful, a celebration of life in the face of oblivion. This one goes out to any potential stalkers or idiots wishing to escalate the problems in the community further Do feel free to sing along, won't you?



Oh Death
Oh Death
Oh Death
Won’t you spare me over another year?

But what is this that I can’t see?
With ice cold hands taking hold of me

When God is gone and the Devil takes hold
Who will have mercy on your soul?

Oh Death

No wealth, no ruin, no silver, no gold,
Nothing satisfies me but your soul

Oh Death

Well I am Death
None can excel
I'll open the door to heaven or hell

Oh Death
Oh Death

My name is Death and the end is here.

Bad week to be a ROACH

*sigh*

Honestly, I started to believe that Krampus was done giving any advertisement to a certain group now that my sister's profile was removed from their members' list. I no longer had reason unless provoked to give this organization further attention, much less grief. Krampus was even prepared to let slide the fact that The Potentate, scourged by my final comment on his blog, has changed the format so that all new messages must be approved before publishing, just like mine. Well, at least he attempts to steal from the best, but I digress.

Last night, I was made aware of a grievous wrong perpetrated upon Zetaman and his property. He asked my opinion on the subject, whether or not to blog about it. Out of respect, Krampus intended to wait, allowing Zetaman to be the one to break the news. However, Mr. Jack has commented upon this event on Poop Knife's blog, and Malvado has posted about his own dealings with Zetaman as well. Since the genie has been unleashed, I may as well chime in on this.

Last night, Krampus arrived home to his cavernous home under the large scary tree to see that a message was left by Zetaman. The man's home and property was vandalized, a note left on his windshield with the words 'Regards from ROACH' and his vehicle's tires slashed. The police are investigating this incident as we speak.

From the inception of this blog, ROACH has been a banner under which a great deal of confusion, ego and genuine harm implied under the veil of parody has been produced. It has been the duty of Krampus to patrol potential threats that transcend the blogosphere and role play into actual or potential harm. As the investigation is ongoing, one can be sure that the identities of the perpetrators shall be uncovered and punishment dealt out under the law. When Zetaman asked my opinion for whether or not to post this news, mine was objective, but an honest opinion. It is conceivably possible that the culprits have nothing to do with ROACH, is an adversary of Zetaman's and has left a red herring to throw off suspicion for their own actions. When asked if I believe that this attack should be publicized, I said yes. If in fact ROACH had nothing to do with this, then they deserve the chance to defend themselves from the potential onslaught. If however a member of ROACH has decided to act like an actual villain, then ROACH needs to explain themselves and take responsibility for the actions of their banner. Either way, it is the opinion of Krampus that such a story must be told. Those of us in the RLSH and RLSV communities need to be aware of these actions, and to choose the stands to take for or against the people that have committed this act of destruction of property and vandalism.

It is the opinion of Krampus that since there has been so much negativity and capability of genuine harm to one's reputations, property and health by coming in contact with ROACH, people may wish to disassociate and disconnect any and all ties with members that are members, or fraternize as friends with such reprobates. I believe that ROACH and all members involved deserve to make their voices heard, their side of the story told. Perhaps this is the act of someone attempting to frame ROACH. But this latest attack crosses a line that goes beyond satire, beyond parody, beyond blogging and role play. Any and all members of ROACH will no doubt be investigated, as well as other potential allies with whom Krampus has verbally jousted. Hell, I'd even suspect Krampus may be investigated for this attack, with lies and innuendos spouted that Krampus has gone 'round the bend and has attacked Zetaman in order to see ROACH crushed once and for all. If such an investigation would come, so be it. Krampus has done nothing nor conspired with anyone to do such a thing, the evidence would attest to that.

Stalking. Cyber-stalking. Defamation of character. Manipulation of its members. Threats against its members. Veiled threats under the blanket of absurdity. Has the name ROACH also become the point of origin of a planned attack on a member of the community's property? Has someone been inspired to perform such an act with hopes of joining their ranks? Or are they merely patsies in this instance, being framed for a crime they did not commit but few would deny that is a petty, villainous act?

Whoever did such an attack is surely a coward, leaving marks and probably not so clever as to ensure wearing gloves while handling the ROACH note, currently being looked into by the police. As I have stated, it was originally the intention of Krampus to remain silent until Zetaman himself had told the tale out of respect. But since the news has been told, it is the turn of Krampus to speak his perspective on this matter. If you value your reputations, now may be the best time to disassociate yourselves from all ROACH members and allies. If not, prepare to have the spotlight turned on above you. Will you stand like a man, or scatter under its scrutiny? Time will tell.

And to think, Krampus was starting to wonder if he was still needed to observe this community as a sentinel...

Sword Kane update 5/29 Possible Eviction

Readers, this is a very dire situation. Please read and help in any way possible.

Possible Eviction...

Everyone, A bit of bad news rung my doorbell this morning. It was my Landlord and despite of me telling him my situation a few weeks back about how my disability claim was denied and I was in the middle of my appeal, and I have no income, he still said to me today that he want's May's rent regardless of what's going on. He wants us out if I can't give it to him soon. I can't get help from other family members, because they are facing financial hardship as well. Even foreclosure on their own home, in one case. I have already checked into Section 8 and they cannot help me. Their resources are drained from our failing economy. You all have helped me so far and I am so thankful for that. However this situation with my landlord is really bad. He isn't going to wait any longer. I ask this of all of you. If you can spare anything. Communicate with each other and please help me! I need $600 for rent. Now I know that sounds like alot, but if everyone could work together, Hero and Villain, each person would not have to put forth a large sum of funds but as a group you can do it, I know you all can! We have absolutely nowhere to go if he makes us leave. Even the Apts based on income have a six month waiting list. Help me please! You all are my last hope! Go to www.paypal.com to help with any amount of funds you can. For those who have problems with paypal see my blog about the MoneyPak. My paypal account name is swordkane@yahoo.com. Sincerely Swordkane

Now more than ever, this is the time for any and all that may aid Sword Kane to come together. Please help and donate whatever you can or the man with an injured back and leg as well as his family may be evicted from his home!

Sword Kane update 5/24

This is the latest from Sword Kane, it is more bad news.

Everyone, Once again, I'd like to thank all those who pray and send their continued help during my struggle. I received a call from my disability insurance that the new claim I applied for the torn ligaments in my foot would not be accepted because I had not returned to work for more than 30 days as I had mentioned in my previous blog. 30 DAYS! BS!!!!! Needless to say, I had sent an appeal over my first denied claim over my neck bones and they said that I would have to include medical documents about my foot along with the first appeal because my foot could not be accepted as a separate claim. Here's the part that pissed me off. If they deny my claim over my neck for a second time, my foot will NOT be considered AT ALL for a disability claim! Once again, they said it was because where I never had gone back to work for more than 30 days and where they had denied my first claim. My ligaments are not healing back together. It's been almost a month and I can still feel my foot separating from leg through my cast. I can't even walk just to hear that my insurance may not even help me out anymore. So, long story short. The only thing I have left to hold onto now is hoping and praying that they approved my appeal over my neck because if they don't...I'm screwed. For those who are wondering, I don't depend or ask for help from family because they are struggling as well. I only have you guys now. They said that they have from 30 to 60 days to make their decision on my appeal. I am so scared right now. If anyone can spare any amount, please, please go to www.paypal.com and send what you can. My email for paypal is swordkane@yahoo.com Some folks had mentioned to me that they do not have a paypal account. I heard that you can send money through Western Union or Moneygram to paypal too. Keep hoping for the best, Sincerely Swordkane

If any of you can spare any funds or feel that the spirits are connected to your prayers and can help, send all well wishes and aid you can to this man.

Free at last!

After months of petitioning, requests, demands, squabbles and other rhetoric with excuses of enjoying my sister's profile, it is my pleasure and privilege to announce that Executrix along with other members of ROACH have had their profiles vacated from their ranks. Perhaps it had something to do with a recent web page submission featuring our least favorite invertebrates, who knows. But I feel a spring in my step, and a song in my heart! Please feel free to sing along!

I've paid my dues
Time after time
I've done my sentence
But committed no crime
And bad mistakes
I've made a few
I've had my share of sand kicked in my face
But I've come through

We are the champions my friends
And we'll keep on fighting till the end
We are the champions
We are the champions
No time for losers
'Cause we are the champions
of the world

I've taken my bows
And my curtain calls
You brought me fame and fortune and everything that goes with it
I thank you all

But it's been no bed of roses
No pleasure cruise
I consider it a challenge before the whole human race
And I never lose

We are the champions my friends
And we'll keep on fighting till the end
We are the champions
We are the champions
No time for losers
'Cause we are the champions
of the world

We are the champions my friends
And we'll keep on fighting till the end
Ahh, we are the champions
We are the champions
No time for losers
'Cause we are the champions...

Sword Kane update 5/14

It appears that Sword Kane's fortune is taking a turn for the worse. In his blog last week:

I went to my regular Dr. to get a referral to a orthopedic specialist and SHE REFUSED! My foot was pretty much hanging off my leg and I asked her what about my huge black bruises?? Is this NORMAL? Then she said the bones weren't broken and put ice on it and it will be fine.... WHAT THE HELL????!!!! So I went with my better judgement and went to an ER at another hospital. They gave me a referral with no problem. I finally got to see the specialist today and GUESS WHAT??? The main ligaments around my ankle were completely BLOWN OUT! He didn't even have to do a c-scan. He just grabbed my foot and was able to move it seperately from the rest of my leg! Dr.'s usually don't get nauseated, but even he looked squimish after my foot and leg went two different directions! So now I have to wear a cast for a month, then a big black boot for a month. He also said that there is a good chance that the ligaments may not heal on their own and reconstructive surgery may be the only option. Needless to say I called my general Dr.'s office & informed them on what I found out and said I wasn't coming there ever again. Which leads me to this question... How can Dr.'s be so irresponsible to their patients? Ok, well that's all for now... That was more like a long update rather than a quick one...

And now this week:

Denied Again...

Everyone,


A very hearty thanks and appreciation to those who have helped me and my family thus far. It has helped us greatly.

I thought things were going looking up for me, financial wise, when I filed another claim through my insurance over my torn ligaments in my foot.

I received a call yesterday from them stating that I was denied for that too.

I can't believe this shit.

They said since I was denied over my first claim and that I never went back to work for 30 days minimum, that my new claim is denied as well.

Now, I am going to have to make an appeal stating the situation with my leg and wait for God knows how long for them to approve it, IF they even do. I have got to find some way to fight this decision.

I need everyone's help now more than ever! Please, if you can, donate any amount to help me and my family to help us through this time of crisis.

Please go to www.paypal.com and donate. Send funds to swordkane@yahoo.com.

Please pray for us.

Swordkane

The man and his family needs help now more than ever. Every little bit helps, and Krampus wishes he could help more this month but some unexpected financial expenses have crept upon me. Nothing as severe as what is happening to Sword Kane, but nonetheless, Krampus helps where he can, including telling everyone as much as possible. Please go to http://www.myspace.com/swordkane, click on his Paypal link and help the man as much as you can possibly spare.

At least 29 dead since last show

I fully intended to make the next blog about how NOT to be an RLSH/RLSV in this community, but a very fatal reality has taken place since then. The blogosphere has fixated upon the death threats made upon my show, rightfully so in my opinion. But people still wish to dismiss the loss of life and potential for it when addressed. When did Krampus begin to show more compassion for human life than other humans?

I come to you in blog today to tell about a tragedy that was indeed discussed upon my last show. Mixsae was at ground zero this weekend during the freak storms, tornadoes and flooding that has taken place in and around the area of Nashville Tennessee. You can read about it at the below link, as well as seeing it reposted here.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/36891589/ns/weather

Rescuers hope for no more victims in floods
At least 29 people were killed across South by either water or tornadoes

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - The dark waters of the Cumberland River slowly started to ebb Tuesday as residents who frantically fled the deadly flash floods returned home to find mud-caked floors and soggy furniture. Rescuers prayed they would not find more bodies as the floodwaters receded.

The river and its tributaries had flooded parts of middle Tennessee after a record-breaking weekend storm dumped more than a foot of rain in two days, rapidly spilling water into homes, roads and some of Music City's best-known attractions.

At least 29 people were killed in Tennessee, Mississippi and Kentucky by either floodwaters or tornadoes. Water submerged parts the Grand Ole Opry House, considered by many to be the heart of country music, and the nearby Opryland Hotel could be closed for up to six months.

The flash flooding caught many here by surprise, and efforts to warn residents to not drive on flooded streets were hampered by power outages. As the water began to recede, bodies were recovered late Monday from homes, a yard and a wooded area outside a Nashville supermarket.

By Tuesday, the flash floods were blamed in the deaths of 18 people in Tennessee alone, including 10 in Nashville.

The Nashville Scene reported that the city's coordinator for homeless issues said those who had been living in a tent city downtown appear to be accounted for after it was wiped out. Earlier, police told NBC News that they feared they might end up finding bodies there.

Hundreds rescued
Hundreds of people had been rescued by boat and canoe from their flooded homes over the past few days. Those rescue operations were winding down in Nashville on Tuesday, though emergency management officials were checking a report of a house floating in a northern neighborhood, trying to determine if anyone was in it.

It remained unclear how many — if any — people were missing in Tennessee. Authorities in southcentral Kentucky searched Tuesday for a kayaker who was last seen Monday afternoon in the swollen Green River.

"Those in houses that have been flooded and some of those more remote areas, do we suspect we will find more people? Probably so," Nashville Fire Chief Kim Lawson said. "We certainly hope that it's not a large number."

The Cumberland River also deluged some of Nashville's most important revenue sources: the Gaylord Opryland Hotel and Convention Center, whose 1,500 guests were whisked to a shelter, the adjacent Opry Mills Mall, and the Grand Ole Opry House.

Parts of the hotel remained flooded on Tuesday, and officials estimated it could stay closed for three to six months with more than $75 million in damage.

At the Grand Ole Opry, which is moving its shows to alternate concert halls, water reached the stage and the first floor of the Minnie Pearl building was flooded over the doors, said customer service representative Rita Helms. The Acuff Theater had four floors flooded, and the Gaslight Theater also was under water, she said.

Floodwaters also edged into the Country Music Hall of Fame and LP Field where the Tennessee Titans play, though the Ryman Auditorium — the longtime former home of the Grand Ole Opry — appeared to be OK. It was not immediately known how much damage the Hall of Fame or LP Field received, though the Titans' logo, which had been submerged by floodwaters on Monday, was once again visible on the stadium's field Tuesday.

Residents scour debris
Businesses along Nashville's riverfront lost electricity early Tuesday, and restaurants and bars clustered on a downtown street popular with tourists were closed. Laurie Parker, a spokeswoman for Nashville Electric Service, said a main circuit failed before dawn, knocking out power to downtown businesses in a 24-square-block area, including the 33-story AT&T Building, a Hilton hotel, the arena where the Nashville Predators NHL team plays and honky-tonks in the country music tourism district.

Parker said the power in that district would be out the rest of the week.

"It will be Friday at the earliest," she said, "depending on how fast the water level falls."

In one neighborhood west of downtown, residents scoured through debris, trying to determine how much they've lost.

Luke Oakman finally got a look at the room he and his wife designed for their 11-month-old daughter after the family fled their home on Sunday.

It was ruined. Baby toys and books sat on a mud-coated floor and a wooden bed leaned back against a wall. A rocking chair was propped up by the child's dresser that had been knocked over.

"I broke down when I saw that," the 32-year-old lab worker said.

Damage estimates range into the tens of millions of dollars. Gov. Phil Bredesen declared 52 of Tennessee's 95 counties disaster areas after finishing an aerial tour from Nashville to western Tennessee during which he saw flooding so extensive that treetops looked like islands. The flooding also prompted election officials to delay Nashville's local primary, which had been set for Tuesday.

Storms catch everyone off guard
The Cumberland topped out around 6 p.m. Monday at 51.9 feet, about 12 feet above flood stage — the highest it's reached since 1937. It began to recede just in time to spare the city's only remaining water treatment plant.

The severity of the storms had caught everyone off guard. More than 13.5 inches of rainfall were recorded Saturday and Sunday, according to the National Weather Service, making for a new two-day record that doubled the previous mark.

The water swelled most of the area's lakes, minor rivers, creeks, streams and drainage systems far beyond capacity. It flowed with such force that bridges were washed out and thousands of homes were damaged. Much of that water then drained into the Cumberland, which snakes through Nashville.

The weekend storms also killed six people in Mississippi and four in Kentucky, including one man whose truck ran off the road and into a flooded creek. One person was killed by a tornado in western Tennessee. About 30 National Guard troops assisted local authorities in south central Kentucky on Tuesday, where flooding washed out roads and bridges and shuttered post offices, schools and government buildings.

"It's serious out there still," said Mark Marraccini, spokesman for the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife. "These waters are very dangerous."

Twenty-nine people have lost their lives, many more injured, hundreds, even thousands of homes lost, historic landmarks flooded. And what does the blogosphere have to say? The Aluminum Chef, another member of ROACH wishing to imprint themselves upon the collective thoughts of readers, decides an attempt to kick a person when she's down. Streets flooded, property damaged, destruction all around. And what does this uninspired person decide to say?

http://thedestructivekitchen.blogspot.com/2010/05/kfc-double-down-mixsaes-new-binge.html

It's not villainous, it's a pathetic example of trying to be heard by being an asshole. FAIL. Although, I declare that Krampus will be judging those engaged in such actions and their ilk far more harshly in the future. The grace period is over, mercies given will be repealed. But now is not the time for that.

Now is the time for those that are civic minded to contact your branch of the Red Cross. If you truly care and wish to reach out and do something, then you can start here: http://www.redcross.org/

Or if you wish to do something closer to home, check on Sword Kane's latest update about his new blue cast, and hopes that surgery will not be required.

Sword Kane update 4/30

This is an update, it appears Sword Kane has taken a turn for the worse, requiring more help than ever.

http://blogs.myspace.com/swordkane

Fell Down Stairs...
Everyone,

If things couldn't get any worse, last night about 11pm I was coming down the stairs and I slipped and fell. All of my weight slammed into my right ankle. It rolled and I felt and heard a snap.


My Ankle and foot instantly swelled up.

So needless to say I had to head to the ER.

Thankfully, the x-rays came back and it's not broken.

However, given the fact that I heard and felt a snap, the ER Dr. said I may have torn my ligaments in and around my foot and ankle. He told me I can't walk on it AT ALL, so I have splints and crutches now.

I have to get an appointment with an Orthopedic Dr. now to see the condition of my ligaments.

Added to the situations that are going on with me already, this doesn't help things.

Please help me if you can with any kind of donation

at www.paypal.com.

My donation e-mail is swordkane@yahoo.com

I have posted two pictures of my foot to show I'm not fooling around.

Keep me in your prayers,
Kane

He needs help more than ever now, please go to his Myspace page and follow the link to help him with current medical and everyday costs. I regret not seeing this sooner and reporting it to encourage more people to aid him in a more timely manner.

If you're evil and a villain, you kill children.

Recently there has been a great deal of discussion about what 'evil' does, what 'villains' do. Some actually have the audacity to claim that 'real evil' and 'real villains' do not advocate violence, that their work is strictly satire. What is created is a patchwork, cross stitching of those that are purely laughable. These are stitched and sewn together with those that claim to be naught but jokes and fakers disguised under a facade, prepared to do actual harm. And of course, the actions of one tugs one another. The tapestry is at worst, a plethora of bad comedy covered in blood. The weak, the innocent, even the strong can be overwhelmed and decimated. Krampus is currently investigating plots from those claiming to be RLSV or simply RLV to actively attack members in the RLSH world to demonstrate that all are not simply bad comedy.

In the meantime, I awakened to read this bit of news in the Associated Press. Some have damned the actions of vigilantes, as a man attempting to help another was stabbed and left to drip his life away as passers by simply looked, but didn't do anything. And when one finally called 911, it was too late. They rally, saying that such is an example why there shouldn't be heroes, all it brings you is pain. For another perspective, here is a news column I believe is important.

Man stabs 28 children at kindergarten in China

TAIXING, China — A knife-wielding man attacked a kindergarten class of 4-year-olds in eastern China on Thursday, slashing 28 children in what an expert said was a copycat rampage of two other episodes at Chinese schools in the past month.

A 47-year-old jobless man, Xu Yuyuan, burst into a classroom at the Zhongxin Kindergarten early Thursday, waving an eight-inch (20-centimeter) knife and stabbing a security guard who tried to stop him, the official Xinhua News Agency reported.

Five students were in critical condition following the attack in Jiangsu province's Taixing city and two teachers and the security guard were injured, said Zhu Guiming, an official with the Taixing propaganda department.

A series of school attacks in China in recent years have mostly been blamed on people with personal grudges or suffering from mental illness, leading to calls for improved security.

China's inadequate mental health network has left millions of unstable people without the help they need. Many otherwise healthy Chinese also feel frustrated and powerless because they aren't able to adapt to the constant social upheaval and because they believe the changes favor the corrupt. That kind of anger has occasionally erupted in mass violence and in isolated attacks.

It is not known why schools are targeted.

On Wednesday, a teacher on sick leave due to mental illness broke into a primary school in Guangdong province's Leizhou city in southern China and wounded 15 students and a teacher in a knife attack. That attack came on the same day a man was executed for killing eight children last month in stabbings that shocked China.

It was not known if Xu knew about the previous day's attack in Guangdong, but Zhou Xiaozheng, a sociology professor at Renmin University in Beijing, said these sorts of violent attacks often happen in clusters because one may trigger copycat attacks.

"It's like suicide, which is another type of mental health problem that can spread in a community," said Zhou. "Normally, with these kind of violent events we hope the media won't blow them up too much. Because that tends to make it spread."

A survey of mental health in four Chinese provinces jointly done by Chinese and U.S. doctors that was published in the Lancet in June concluded that China likely had about 173 million adults nationwide with mental health disorders and that most, 158 million, had never gotten any professional help for their problems.

But state media said Zheng Minsheng, 42, had no history of mental illness before he rampaged through a school in Fujian province in March, killing eight children.

During his trial, Zheng said he killed the children because he had been upset after being jilted by a woman and treated badly by her wealthy family.

The court also heard that Zheng lived with his 80-year-old grandmother in a one-bedroom apartment and slept on the balcony in summer and in the living room in winter. He testified that he had trouble dealing with people at work but had not gotten the help he needed from his boss, so he quit his job but was unable to find another one.

Yu Jianrong of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences has said China's sweeping social changes might be partially to blame for Zheng's anti-social rage.

"A social environment lacking fairness and justice, in which those who abide by the rules gain nothing, while those who do not can profit, could bring about resistance by the weak against the entire society," Yu was quoted as saying by the Southern Weekly newspaper a few weeks after the attack.

Zheng was executed Wednesday, just weeks after his crime. Zhou, the Renmin University professor, said China's use of capital punishment helps fuel the cycle of violence by enforcing a belief in "blood for blood."

He said China should abolish the death penalty, improve human rights and make its justice system more fair and transparent.

After a 2004 attack at a school in Beijing that left nine students dead, the central government mandated tighter school security nationwide.

The Ministry of Education did not immediately respond to a fax Thursday asking whether the attacks would result in orders to step up school security.

In Wednesday's attack, in which a teacher stabbed fourth and fifth graders in their heads, backs and arms, Xinhua said the suspect suffered from mental illness and had been on sick leave from another school since February 2006. He is now in police custody.

None of the victims in that case had life-threatening wounds, said the director of the command center at the Leizhou Public Security Bureau, who gave his name as Qin.

Two weeks ago, a mentally ill man hacked to death a second grader and an elderly woman with a meat cleaver in southern Guangxi, and wounded five other people.

In an attempt at supposedly black humor and ghoulish comedy, some have the audacity to claim that evil does not endorse violence. Evil. Does not endorse violence. They say such things as if they were the final authority on the subject, as laughable as devil worship among heavy metal patrons has become. Evil not only endorses violence, it uses it. Frequently. Evil tears at lives as well as flesh, evil can spread like a communicable cancer, consuming all in its wake like a fire gathering fuel and spreading itslef until all is exhausted, or until others come to extinguish it. If one claims to represent evil as a whole and has the audacity to claim that it doesn't endorse such things, then it's bad comedy, plain and simple. But is the comedian the teller of the joke? Or part of the joke itself? Is it merely a facade, nothing more substantial than a mask? Or does the mask hide intentions behind the guise of a punchline?

I'm sure some are preparing to verbally retaliate, defending their stance as harmless. But think about this...the story above is the third attack on the innocent, a child and grandmother were attacked as well. Other lives connected to these were ripped apart like flesh before mongrels. So as you write, envision the children.

Evil does not condone violence. The door bursts open as the wild eyed man pulls out his knife.

What evil is spoken of is not to be taken seriously. The child closest to the door is stabbed twice, the shock makes the child scream. Now the pain sets in. The child screams bloody murder, sending the children and teacher into a panic.

We speak of finding ways to embarrass so-called heroes. The teacher's throat is cut by a machete in the other hand, her screams become blood muffled gurgles as the children scream, some frozen in panic. Some have begun to wet themselves while their classmates cry and try to hide under desks or toy shelves.

Heroes cause more harm than good with their presence. It looks like our blood covered boy is getting creative, he slashes a four year old's belly open from side to side. The child's innards are spilling out. A few folds of intestines, is that the spleen? It looks like our boy wants to stand out from the others, he must have caught the Sam Neill scene describing velociraptor attacks on Jurassic Park the other night. Some of the children have stopped screaming in shock, the others raise their voices to ask why this is happening.

There's no place for costumed vigilantes in our society. Now he's gone from slashing to stabbing. Slashing makes it over too quick, stabbing feels more visceral, they suffer more that way before they die.

We shall take over the world! One stabbing is so violent that when the blade is pulled from the child clutching a teddy bear, it splatters on the globe in the corner.

Heroes are pretenders playing dressup, hurting innocent bystanders. Oh, he's changing up again. He's telling one child to get away from the door, the child can't open it, pushing it instead of pulling. A slash with the machete cuts the child's arm off above the elbow. The child screams, a sound that will echo in the ears of any who are fortunate to survive.

If you like our cause, buy a t-shirt while supplies last. Now there's not a single child in the class who doesn't have their clothes stained with blood. Some of it is theirs, others from their classmates.

Bow before me and tremble cretins! The closet door slowly opens, revealing three children huddling together, trembling, crying, their bodies convulsing so hard their little hearts may give out without being touched. One child on the left is stabbed in the neck three times, the one on the right is stabbed with the jagged blade through the ribcage in the back. It pokes out through the front of the little body, poking the middle child, but not a fatal wound. The man smiles, leaving the crying child for some strange reason. Is it a prayer answered? Is the child not the man's type?

THAT is evil. Anyone telling you anything different is lying to you, because no one can be that ignorant. Possible attacks on RLSH in June to prove that not all in the community are jokes, some with ties to gangs. Krampus will continue to investigate this further, stay tuned.