thursday, october 5, 2000
Is this the year 2000?
It has come to my attention that this is the year 2000. So I ask you my fellow man, does anyone else notice? While I may feel myself that Cross dressing is not really the way to go for a strong man of the Y2K era. I believe that forward thinking is a must, if we are to move ahead in strides of proper human behavior. My reason for such an odd opening statement is simple. I have witnessed an injustice.

Follow, if you will, the plight of one man's fall in the realm of video game development. It was a rather odd day indeed when a young man, who will remain nameless, walked into his normal work place, dressed in a gold and black prom dress(for lack of a better description). As I approached him, I was rather taken aback by the sight of a tall Tennessean, cap wearing, southern draw owning, cross dressing?, nameless Artist. I asked him about his choice of dress and he simply replied "I lost a bet". Little did I know it was to mask the dark anti-social behavior that he was accustom to. As the day went on, he began to feel that his "breaking out" was not going over well. The stares became unbearable to him, and I could see the discomfort in his eyes. Not that I look into his eyes often mind you.

The following day was the beginning to the end of that poor soul. For pictures of that dark day had surfaced on this very web page, and probably countless others that only the dark side of the human mind could conjure up. As a new member of the team, who had just came from Shanghai, stated "Americans have very funny ways of expression".

The months to follow must have been unbearable for Eric....I mean the nameless artist. Each day was a struggle to cover up his attempt to find acceptance from his fellow workers. Day after day he would remind us... "I lost a bet, really". The pain was too much for him in his final days here at the studio.

So where is this man of drag now? He is now with Verant, a company that has embraced his odd behavior. I can hear the words now..."If you hire me can I wear dresses to work?"..."Ummmmm....sure nameless artist with a funny accent, what ever floats your boat."

Bravo I say to those at that brave company. This is the type of forward thinking that will bring forward peace and understanding to guys who are normal dresser and drag queens. Accept your brother with the funny accent and encourage him to wear more tasteful dresses(maybe shave his legs too)in the near future. An example well set!

one mans voice

tuesday, september 19, 2000
Baz Pringle is Leaving for a Swinging Ape
Or is it a monkey? In a surprise announcement, Baz Pringle tells the press about his new job. "I am sad to leave all my friends but I'll eat their food anyday." After years in SCEA/989 San Diego, Baz has found a new home in a start-up closer to his home in orange county. His new wife is also happy with the decision. "Don't ever ask Julius if a movie is violent.", she tells the press. "I'm glad that Baz doesn't have to work with someone who recommends Fight Club as a non-violent movie."

monday, september 18, 2000
Albert Penello leaves for X-box
Last Friday was Albert Penello's last day at EA and he is headed for X-box. In his fairwell address, he mentions that he is excited to work for a hardware manufacturer after years of working with the software giant of EA. He can now be reached at Microsoft in Seattle. thegamelord.com wishes him the best of luck.