Mwahaha like you mean it

I am just the teensy-weensiest bit jealous of the marvelous mad science lab my dear friend Francis has. 

But since no one can tell the story better than Francis and his Momma, I'm sharing it here with their permission.

So... you think you want to be a mad scientist? My name is Francis and I will help you along on your journey to madness. 

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The first step to becoming a mad scientist is to laugh like you're evil. Don't worry, you don't need to be evil. You just need to laugh like it. On the count of three, take a deep breath, throw your head back and laugh. 

One. Two. Three. 

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OK, let's try it again and this time I want to hear more maniacal laughter and less giggling. 

I want you to mwahaha like you mean it! 

Are you ready? One. Two. Three. 

Mwahahahahaha! 

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Ooo, that was good!  

Now, you need a laboratory... 

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Ack! Did you just read that as LAB-ra-tory? 

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Now, you must learn how to pronounce luh-BOR-uh-tor-ee. 

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Or if you prefer, luh-BOR-uh-tree.  

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Now scroll back through all those pictures again. But this time click on them to get a bigger view. 

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The next page has more photos and some basic instructions so you, too, can set up your very own (say it right!) laboratory. 

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Click here> How to Be a Mad Scientist: The Details

The only thing better than a mad science lab is a mobile mad science lab. I've told Momma to get busy and get my trailer similarly tricked out.

This ain't no fairy tale

According to Momma I am getting closer to having my very own version of Aunt Marie's Trailer as seen on Grimm!

The first step was giving all the included accessories to my Big Sister.

The second step? Getting rid of all the raspberry pink trim.

Shudder.

Then all I have to do is stock it with books, weapons, and other Grimm artifacts!

Now, has anyone seen a tiny copy of Grimm's Fairy Tales?

 

The Grimm Adventures of Steampunk Addie

Keeping Momma entertained while she recovers from surgery just got a whole lot easier once we discovered Grimm, a television show just starting its second season.

Homicide Detective Nick Burkhardt of the Portland Police Bureau learns he is descended from a line of guardians known as "Grimms," charged with keeping balance between humanity and the "Wesen," mythological creatures of the world.

Throughout the episodes, Burkhardt must battle against an assortment of dangerous creatures, with help from his friend Monroe (who is a reformed Big Bad Wolf) and his partner Detective Hank Griffin.

Early in season one, Burkhardt's Aunt Marie (also a Grimm) entrusts him with a previously unknown silver Airstream trailer containing all the tools of their Grimm trade: books (graphic "fairy tales"), weapons, and poisons.

Burkhardt's friend Monroe drives a Volkwagon Beetle. His is yellow with a roof, but I won't be picky about that detail.

Momma (and I) have always loved VW Bugs and Airstreams.

Know we know why.