Boop ... Beep ... Boop ...

For fans of "24" seeking my "insider" Washington "knowledge," judging from the exterior shots in last night's episode, the terrorist command center is in ...

THE CANADIAN EMBASSY! Canada is quiet. Too quiet. And now we know why. I enjoyed that a terrorist command center was in office building with other tenants. That would probably make for uncomfortable elevator conversation: "Could you press 3 with the nozzle of your uzi, please? Oh yeah -- are you guys the ones who keep leaving severed fingers in the trash in the hall bathroom? If you could cut that out, and maybe also stop stabbing the FedEx guy every time he comes to our floor, we'd really appreciate it."

I Take Requests 5

The hour of judgment is nigh, as "I Take Requests 5" comes to the Black Box Theatre in Indian Head, Maryland, this Saturday!

I'm pumped. It's the first time ITR has left the DC Improv, and I'm hoping that it travels well. The black box holds 84, and from what I gather at least some of those seats will be filled -- if you're in Southern Maryland and you're looking for a cheap good time, head on over to the Indian Head Black Box site and get yourself some tickets. $10 gets you stand-up, videos and a trivia contest -- not a bad for one evening.

If you can't make the show, but you know anyone in that area who might be interested, please spread the word -- I always appreciate the help. See you Saturday!

Prepare to be stunned

Ever since childhood I've appreciated the power of animation to change a life. Who can forget the sense of wonder, adventure and limitless possibility that filled their heart during their first Disney movie? Who can deny the artistry and bold visions of the Japanese masters? Who hasn't had their life enriched by the sweet, thoughtful masterpieces from the wizards at Pixar?

Now I know that all that was meaningless, for I have seen the pinnacle of animation -- a creation so stunning and inspiring that to see it is to know that the only limitations in our universe are those we place on our very souls.

Behold the hippo.

Tags: TV, I Take Requests