Today is Fletch's birthday and I've got lots to do to get ready for it.
And by "lots to do," I mean work on editing my new book.
Hey, what can I say? We're not really "birthday people." Now, instead of writing flowery prose about how much I love him and prattling on about how he's my soul mate and exactly why he's so full of the wow and the awesome, I'm going in a different direction. I'm going to pay tribute to him by posting clips to some of his favorite stuff.
If you're at work, I suggest you don't watch at full volume because apparently Fletch believes that profanity is the greatest gift of all.
Enjoy.
The Big Lebowski:
Idiocracy:
Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back:
Rushmore:
No Cure for Cancer:
Clerks:
Superbad:
Happy 40th birthday, motherfucker!
Happy Fucking Birthday, Fletch!
Today was also my co-worker's 40th birthday...You don't strike me as the greasy, used-car-salesman type or I would question the coincidence further.
In any event, may you have a wonderful year; hopefully devoid of mold, rot, sinking and invasions.
Posted by: Meg | October 02, 2008 at 07:03 PM
Fletch,
How old are you in Jen years?
CONGRATULATIONS ON THE WHOLE ACCOUNT! :)
Posted by: Molly | October 02, 2008 at 06:43 PM
AWESOME taste in movies and a happy MO-FOin' birthday to Fletch.
Profanity is a way of life.
Jen can't wait for your next book, I blame my mother for this addiction. Seriously, she had out bright lights, big ass from our Library and I stole it and read it over and over again. It is now my bible. By the way, my mom had to return the book and put a new request in for it, cause I read it over and over, not giving her a chance to read it at all.
-The Evil Teen from Indiana.
Posted by: Laughter From CC, Indiana | October 02, 2008 at 06:16 PM
Happy F-in birthday again Fletch (I have no problem saying it but just can't bring myself to type it - I know - I need therapy!#
BTW Jen - tried Ben & Jerry's cheesecake Brownie today -and I must agree with you! It is awesome! I also bought peach cobbler to try too, I mean after all, they were on sale 2 for $6. I just HAD to buy two right?
Have a great rest of the day Fletch!
All of these movies are awesome, except not as easy to watch them with your 15 yr old son #LOL)
Cheers! I wil raise my pint of cheesecake brownie in your honor - assuming I can keep it away from my daughter!
Posted by: Kellee | October 02, 2008 at 05:54 PM
Jenn, Love your books, love your blog love you. Current sorority girl to former sorority girl, keep em coming, Also, Fletch and I have the same taste in movies. Good Stuff!!!!
Posted by: Lauren | October 02, 2008 at 03:59 PM
Happy 40th, Fletch. Hope you get some good McLovin tonight.
I must say, your taste in movies is superb. Not one but TWO View Askew joints? Good man you have there, Jen. :)
And now I must rent Rushmore and Superbad.
Posted by: Shannon | October 02, 2008 at 03:01 PM
Happy Birthday Mother Fucker! LOL
Jen, your books kept me sane through hurricane IKE...eek!
I look forward to book number four :-)
Posted by: Tex In The City | October 02, 2008 at 02:56 PM
And they say romance is dead!
Posted by: Domestic Goddess (In Training) | October 02, 2008 at 02:00 PM
Happy Birthday Fletch!
Love your books! Reading Bitter now, after having read Pretty Fat by recommendation from a friend's blog. Glad to hear another one is in the making!
Posted by: Mendy | October 02, 2008 at 12:58 PM
Happy Birthday Fletch!
Love your books! Reading Bitter now, after having read Pretty Fat by recommendation from a friend's blog. Glad to hear another one is in the making!
Posted by: Mendy | October 02, 2008 at 12:56 PM
Happy Birthday, Fletch!!
I echo everyone who's asked after the new book. Gimme. ;)
Posted by: bigskygirl | October 02, 2008 at 12:51 PM
Love it!
I found my Fletch, apparently. Those are all my boyfriends favorite things, too. And profanity? Definitely God's gift to man.
Posted by: colleen | October 02, 2008 at 12:48 PM
Happy Birthday Fletch! This seems to be practically everybody's big year. Mine's a month from yesterday.
Posted by: MereCat | October 02, 2008 at 12:48 PM
Hey, Its my birthday too- also 40 -yuk!!!!!!
Cant wait for The 4th installment of the funniest book I have ever read! When will I am I going to run to the book store for it?
Posted by: julie | October 02, 2008 at 12:27 PM
Happy Birthday Fletch!
And, Jen - Best.Tribute.Ever!
Waiting ever so (not) patiently for the next book!
Posted by: JennD | October 02, 2008 at 12:23 PM
Happy Birthday Fletch! Thanks, Jen, for putting up Superbad-Michael Cera is my next husband. What can I say, I like them young.
Posted by: Erin | October 02, 2008 at 12:08 PM
I think that Fletch is my dream man...
Happy Birthday to Fletch - and Jen, I am anxiously awaiting your 4th...my copies of Bitter, Bright Lights and ESPECIALLY Pretty Fat are getting more than a little beaten up. Waiting, waiting, waiting!!!!!
Posted by: Pamela | October 02, 2008 at 11:55 AM
Awesome clips!
Happy Birthday Fletch!
Posted by: Carrie | October 02, 2008 at 11:45 AM
I love 6 out of the 7 clips...should I be scared?
Happy Birthday Fletch!
Posted by: Doug | October 02, 2008 at 11:37 AM
Wow, Fletch and I have all the same movies! That is my absolute favorite part of Rushmore-O-R they? Slays me every time.
As for Leary, my personal favorite is "Coffee Flavored Coffee"....
Hope Fletch has a good one! The gift of profanity IS the greatest gift of all, imho.
Posted by: Sara | October 02, 2008 at 11:35 AM
Happy f'ing Birthday Fletch! I'm married to your doppleganger. I'm gonna make him a nice dinner and love him up right tonight in your honor. I know too much information!
Posted by: Lisa Johnson | October 02, 2008 at 11:30 AM
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Fletch! I think you're awesome and your wife is hysterical. LOVE YOU GUYS!!! Have a great day!
P.S. Superbad is my fave. "She looks like a good fucker." LOL!
Posted by: Arin | October 02, 2008 at 11:29 AM
Happy Birtyday, Fletch!
Posted by: The Popcorn Bowlq | October 02, 2008 at 11:26 AM
Fletch has great taste in movies.
Happy fuckin' birthday, Fletch!! :D
Posted by: JenBun | October 02, 2008 at 11:22 AM
happy effing birthday, Fletch!!
Posted by: nadine | October 02, 2008 at 11:08 AM
Happy Birthday Fletch. I think I speak for all of Jen's fans when we say we love you as much or more than her!
Reading about your relationship in "Bitter" almost makes me want to get married again.
Posted by: Phyllis | October 02, 2008 at 11:07 AM
LOVE IT! Happy Birthday, Fletch! These are all my favorites - especially Big Lebowski (of course watched while drinking a White Russian!).
"You don't fuck with the Jesus!"
Have a great day! Enjoy!
Posted by: JLS | October 02, 2008 at 10:45 AM
HAPPY BIRTHDAY FLETCH!!!
Signed,
Your wife's BFF in Texas
Melissa
P.S. to YOU, Jen - you broke my spleen with motherfucker. thanks, lmao!
Posted by: Melissa | October 02, 2008 at 10:20 AM
Thanks for taking my mind off of the "political violation" of last night (I don't know that my ass will ever recover). I'm feeling utterly "helpless" and, as always, your blog is the bright spot of my day.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, FLETCH!!! XOXO THANK YOU for the role you play in letting your wife do what she does. All God's blessings to you both.
Holly in Tulsa
Posted by: HollyG | October 02, 2008 at 10:16 AM
The Dude abides. And so do you, Fletch.
Happy birthday, McFletchin, the 25-year-old Hawaiian organ donor.
Posted by: Dad Gone Mad | October 02, 2008 at 10:13 AM
Happy Birthday Fletch!
Posted by: Regina | October 02, 2008 at 10:12 AM
Man, Fletch and I could be great friends. :)
Best post ever.
Posted by: Jenn | October 02, 2008 at 10:04 AM
My husband is obsessed with the movie Idiocracy--to the point where he forces innocent guests at our home to watch his favorite scenes. And then, if they don't laugh hysterically, he proceeds to attempt to educate them on the satirical value/meaning of the movie.
Is it any wonder our friends have kind of stopped coming over?
Also, good luck with the editing. I'm in the midst of editing my third book right now and holy hell, I think my soul has been sucked clean out of my body.
Posted by: Maureen | October 02, 2008 at 10:03 AM
happy birthday fletch!! thanks for doing funny/embarrassing things and letting jenn share them with us. also, idiocracy is AWESOME!! fist pound.
Posted by: Linds | October 02, 2008 at 10:02 AM
Does he get a beautiful cake like you got for your 40th?
Posted by: Kelly | October 02, 2008 at 10:00 AM
OMG...every single one of those clips are my sweet man's favorites. MY personal favorite from the Dude, "New shit has come to light, man." Love the Dude. ;)
Posted by: ballerinatoes | October 02, 2008 at 09:49 AM
That's just fucking awesome! I have the best wife in the whole fucking world!
Posted by: Fletch | October 02, 2008 at 09:45 AM
No wonder I love you...MY birthday was yesterday - the Big 30. (And I got carded at the bar!!! Full of The Awesome and The Wow myself, I dare say). And Happy Birthday to Mr. Fletch.
Posted by: Stacey | October 02, 2008 at 09:41 AM
Happy Birthday to Fletch. And thanks for the clips- every time I see Jeff Bridges, I think of The Dude. Because The Dude abides. And that was particularly distressing during Iron Man. But I digress. Good assortment of clips. Thanks for sharing and happy writing!
Posted by: Christine | October 02, 2008 at 09:39 AM
Fletch is MY soulmate.
Posted by: Melanie | October 02, 2008 at 09:38 AM
Are you sure you aren't married to MY husband?!? LOL
Posted by: Tricia | October 02, 2008 at 09:32 AM
Happy birthday Fletch!
Posted by: Kellee | October 02, 2008 at 09:28 AM
So funny! I have to say, I think even my husband would appreciate this! Can't wait for your next book!
Posted by: Stevy | October 02, 2008 at 09:27 AM
Wonderfully creative gift! The online version of a mix cd-I love it!
Posted by: derfina | October 02, 2008 at 09:24 AM
That Superbad clip is amazing! I can not even wait for your 4th book. I'm holding my breath... love you!
Posted by: Sara | October 02, 2008 at 09:16 AM
LMAO @ motherfucker
I think I love Fletch. And you.
Posted by: Plunger Girl | October 02, 2008 at 09:14 AM