So, I done went and saw the Transformers last night, and it was about as good as expected- that is to say, chock full of explosions and robots and such. I do have to agree with one review I’d seen that it kind of feels like two movies stitched together- the first half being slower paced and a touch more ‘mysterious,’ followed by the long, fierce brawl downtown.

Anyway, I’m mostly satisfied, though I feel oddly hung over or something this morning in spite of not drinking anything (not that I usually do, really)

What we learned:

• Optimus Prime has an impatient streak.
• Drunken, waspy suburban mothers have an array of euphemisms for masturbation ready at all times
• Always keep your alien artifact buckled safely in the back seat, preferably with the aid of a safety commission-approved child seat
• Autobots will not harm humans, but can apparently opt out of catching a falling helicopter to save the crew
• People mispronouncing “Witwicky” is really no funnier than the name Witwicky already is
• BUY GM…. BUY GM…

There was also a large fiberglass replica of the Simpsons on their couch in the lobby too, in anticipation of the movie due this month. If done to 1:1 scale, I think Homer is roughly 10’6″.