Heard about this on Howard Stern who saw it in advance (not released yet and to be released on my birthday even!):
It’s about a pill that turns you into Charlie Sheen. If you haven’t heard the full story on this ‘trainwreck’ check it out in chronological order. Dr. Drew (of Loveline fame) diagnosed him as Hypomanic (and said it is infectious)
“Hypomania (literally, “below mania” ) is a mood state characterized by persistent and pervasive elevated (euphoric) or irritable mood, as well as thoughts and behaviors that are consistent with such a mood state. Individuals in a hypomanic state have a decreased need for sleep, are extremely outgoing and competitive, and have a great deal of energy. However, unlike with full mania, those with hypomanic systems are fully functioning, and are often actually more productive than usual. Specifically, hypomania is distinguished from mania by the absence of psychotic symptoms and by its lower degree of impact on functioning. Hypomania is a feature of bipolar II disorder and cyclothymia, but can also occur in schizoaffective disorder. Hypomania is sometimes credited with increasing creativity and productive energy. A significant number of people with creative talents have reportedly experienced hypomania or other symptoms of bipolar disorder and attribute their success to it. Classic symptoms of hypomania include mild euphoria, a flood of ideas, endless energy, and a desire and drive for success. A lesser form of hypomania is called hyperthymia. ”
-http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hypomania
“Duh. HHHHWINNING” — 20/20 Interview
I actually like that kind of boundless, upfront behavior: it’s honestly refreshing and uplifting, but admittedly, too much too quickly can difficult to get a word in edgewise (o the hubris: you are not a wizard, Charlie Sheen!). I fondly remember a time when Tiger Blood was just a kickin-rad shaved ice flavour. Be sure to checkout the Howard Stern interview (my favorite interviewer — he’s like an uninhibited analog to Curb Your Enthusiasm’s Larry David — and I’ve been listening to him since he moved to Sirius in 2006):
(Charlie Sheen calls in)
httpvhp://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=96E5C38FD3A6B6B2
Charlie Sheen’s live podcast is here and more Sheen clips are on SA Forums
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Update: looks like CharlieSheen is full of regret talks about the ‘episode’ and ‘winning’ and being shot out of cannons
