the asmus-bomb is a year in the rearview now, but it was literally the only time i've ever seen you lose the PT-Barnum thing. for a split-second alek james hidell became some earnest canadian kid and a little uncomfortable. for that one post, brandon's voice was cracking and a little off as his mind raced to remember how to pitch his wares. you know it weirded you out a little man, that's not a bad thing, just means you're still human.