The DrunkenBlog Desktops
So, people have been asking about the desktop picture in the screenshot a few posts ago. It's part of the 'DrunkenBlog Lame-o Gift Pack', which is handed out to someone who donates to the site in some way as a small way of saying thanks. Like what was sent out to the mirrors is just for them, as it being just for them is the only thing giving it whatever small value it has.
However, it's time for The Cow to spread his wings a bit, and I owe my readers in general a lot of thanks. You not only read, you're patient, give feedback, and spread The Werd. Hell, without those dropping typos my way who knows what half my posts would look like.
So please accept my thanks, along with six DrunkenBlog Desktops: five pieces of Cow Candy, and an alcoholic treat.
Wide-screen and full-screen versions are included to match whatever aspect ratio your screen might be, and if this whole Cow business is confusing you you'll probably want to backtrack and see who created it and why.
Feel free to email screen snaps along with the name of your city, as I find it amusing. If you have a digi, actual pictures of The Cow gracing a computer are highly amusing, so feel free to get creative. Major points for anything with a recognizable landmark in the picture to document the spread of The Cow, with mad props for anything from a campus in Cupertino or Redmond.
Just for the record, while I would be amused, I am not telling you to go walking around an Apple Store or Best Buy applying The Cow on desktops like Johnny Appleseed, so don't get yourself into trouble.
The original Cowch, which has been described by the girlfriend of an AdiumX developer like so:
I love the couch... it looks really comfortable. And I can tell the cow is a good guy... He's left enough room for someone to come hang out on the couch, and they could sit near him or far away and feel like they were sitting naturally either way. The cow himself looks really friendly...
At this point Evan asked her: "Look into his eyes. How does he make you feel?"
Oh, like someone I could really open up to. Maybe share my soul with, I don't know.
Now, I'm not claiming The Cow has an almost mystical power over women, but I'm not stopping others from saying it either. Comes in three colors: white, chalk and dark.
I'm told if you move your head from side to side, the eyes actually follow you, which is probably disturbing or comforting depending on your normal level of social interaction. Comes in six colors: black, dark, cherry, chocolate, spinach and mocha. Sorry, I was skipping lunch while I was doing them.
Lebowski-Cow. For the record, while it's hard to get more 'The Dude' than The Cow, you have Brent Simmons to blame for this one. Comes in white, chalk and dark.
The Cow was originally going to have some sort of smokie treat in his hand or mouth, but I know some of you are trying to quit smoking and wouldn't want to feel taunted while reading, which means I'm just screwing the alcoholics. Comes in black, dark, cherry, chocolate, spinach and mocha.
Let's just say I'd had a few, and I'm sure this is only amusing to me. Comes in white, chalk and dark.
The white russian, also known as a 'caucasian'. It shouldn't really need an introduction if you've read for awhile since I laid out how to make them awhile back. Still, I got asked the other day about The Cow drinking 'chocolate milk'.
For the record, The Cow would never imbibe a dairy product sans alcohol, as that would just be disturbing. I guess if you're underage and need a prepared answer for why you are licking your screen you could try it, but good luck explaining the ice. Comes in black, dark, cherry, chocolate, spinach and mocha.
Enjoy, and thanks again for making it a pretty cool year for the site.
Posted by drunkenbatmanMay 23, 2005, at 04:57 AM
Comments (17)
Posted by: Clokey at May 23, 2005 05:30 AM
Way back in march you gave a sneak peak of the interview with Rentzsch (March 22, 2005, Days go by, and still I think of you) where did you get that desktop from.
BTW, I'll be doing the white russian until you reveal all.
Ta muchly
M
Posted by: Marc at May 23, 2005 05:38 AM
DB, you rock, but in the screenshot you first reference, I have to ask what Glenda the Space Bunny is doing in your dock.
Posted by: Patrick Kylander at May 23, 2005 05:46 AM
Just for the record, while I would be amused, I am not telling you to go walking around an Apple Store or Best Buy applying The Cow on desktops like Johnny Appleseed, so don't get yourself into trouble.
Hehehe, the power of suggestion is strong. I'm sure it hadn't entered into anyone's mind until you brought it up...
Posted by: at May 23, 2005 06:18 AM
The white russian desktop is cool, thanks. But that cow is just creepy. The human + animal + expression combination raises the hair on the back of my neck.
Posted by: vastheman at May 23, 2005 08:23 AM
I still think it should be called a bull. "Cow" refers to the femal of the bovine species exclusively.
Posted by: Jon R. at May 23, 2005 08:42 AM
DB, I laughed out loud at the "String Theory" one, so it is certainly amusing to people other than yourself.
Posted by: todd at May 23, 2005 05:06 PM
Hey db, is it just me and my computer, or in the "Heady", "White Russian", and "Smokie Treat" did you miss a pixel? It's right around (776,989) -- that's in (x,y).
[sarcasm]
I suppose that filling the background a pixel at a time must be a long process, but where's the quality control?!?! :)
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Posted by: Llamar Jenkins at May 23, 2005 05:15 PM
Enjoy, and thanks again for making it a pretty cool year for the site.
Thanks for doing it. You have probably heard this before, but there is something fascinating about the site. I can't put my finger on it, but you are unique in what you do.
Posted by: drunkenbatman at May 23, 2005 05:19 PM
I suppose that filling the background a pixel at a time must be a long process, but where's the quality control?!?! :)
Don't make me start having to beat readers again.
Over east, there was a culture that would make the most beautiful and ornate carpets, but they would always introduce some flaw. A thread unfinished, or a decoration lacking symmetry.
The idea was to remind oneself that humans are flawed, and only God can create perfection. A few of those were just too perfect to have on my conscience.
Posted by: Jay Contonio at May 23, 2005 05:38 PM
I guess if you're underage and need a prepared answer for why you are licking your screen you could try it, but good luck explaining the ice.
I drink my chocolate milk with ice. Am I not supposed to? Weird.
Thanks for the desktops. Got the white russian on my desktop at Intel and can't wait to have one when I get home and begin watching the Detroit/Miami game. Go Suns!
Posted by: Richard Ashe at May 23, 2005 06:04 PM
Thanks for the desktops. I've been a bid fan of davids work for a long time and these desktops are exclusive additions to my collection of his work.
Posted by: at May 23, 2005 06:08 PM
String Theory made me laugh too. What the hell. Thanks for the desktops, they're really cool. The cow is odd, but not in a bad way. It's the dressing it up in people clothes.
Adam
Posted by: Ankalon at May 23, 2005 07:28 PM
"The idea was to remind oneself that humans are flawed, and only God can create perfection. A few of those were just too perfect to have on my conscience."
Hah! You didn't do it on purpose. Fess up.
As much as I hate these things: ;)
P.S. How do I make those nifty quote things?
Posted by: SamR at May 23, 2005 08:29 PM
'"Cow" refers to the female of the bovine species exclusively'
Sort of like how "Man" refers to the male of the human species exclusively? :)
Posted by: Morgan Aldridge at May 24, 2005 06:57 AM
Guess I gotta thank you and Brent for "The Cow Abides"! Enjoy them all though, and proud we are of all of them.
Thanks!
Posted by: Adrian Pumol at May 24, 2005 11:40 PM
The Cow really ties my my desktop together. Sorry, couldn't resist.
Thanks DB
David Lanham's artwork is so "unique". I'd recognize his work anywhere. Did he do the desktops too? And really cool you took care of us widescreen users so I didnt have to pull it into Photoshop and fill in the edges. :-) Stretched cow would be gross.